Carring extra helmet

**Wonko** · 8th January 2005, 19:29

How do others carry an extra helmet for distances more than 10 min's or so? For short I have it on my left arm, but this effects turns to the left, so I'm not happy about long distances.

Normally I attach it to a bag and take that, but is there a way that I haven't seen/be tolld about.

**Bonez** · 8th January 2005, 19:35

Originally Posted by Wonko

How do others carry an extra helmet for distances more than 10 min's or so? For short I have it on my left arm, but this effects turns to the left, so I'm not happy about long distances.

Normally I attach it to a bag and take that, but is there a way that I haven't seen/be tolld about.

Helmet locks.

**Mongoose** · 8th January 2005, 19:50

Originally Posted by Bonez

Helmet locks.

Best urinal the Japs invented (or so I have been told)

**onearmedbandit** · 8th January 2005, 19:50

Originally Posted by Wonko

How do others carry an extra helmet for distances more than 10 min's or so? For short I have it on my left arm, but this effects turns to the left, so I'm not happy about long distances.

Normally I attach it to a bag and take that, but is there a way that I haven't seen/be tolld about.

Ummm, not only does it affect left hand turns, but it'll affect your use of your left arm if you come off, ie major injuries from wearing a helmet over your arm. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, but hey thats just a suggestion, like pants!! Otherwise, I never carry a spare helmet on me, nowhere to put it. (no helmet lock on my bike)

**Antallica** · 8th January 2005, 19:56

The FXR had two locks on the back, damn awesome for trips as they were actually secure.

I miss that.

**inlinefour** · 8th January 2005, 20:02

Originally Posted by Wonko

How do others carry an extra helmet for distances more than 10 min's or so? For short I have it on my left arm, but this effects turns to the left, so I'm not happy about long distances.

Normally I attach it to a bag and take that, but is there a way that I haven't seen/be tolld about.

I dont carry one at all. Actually the only reason that I have rear footpegs is for the WOF...

**moko** · 8th January 2005, 20:38

Carry a helmet attached to your helmet lock and you`re putting major strain on the strap that it`s not designed to take.These things are designed to be a place to leave your helmet while your bike`s stationary,and even then they`re not the world`s greatest idea.I`ve seen all kinds of damage done to helmets from doing this on the move,from them flapping around and banging against the frame or whatever to developing frayed straps.More likely you`re putting far too much load on the strap and just like if you drop your helmet on the floor often potentially dangerous faults will have developed while everything will look fine.Far better is either use a top-box, or one of those cargo net things up on the back of the seat.

**sels1** · 8th January 2005, 21:10

Originally Posted by Wonko

How do others carry an extra helmet for distances more than 10 min's or so? For short I have it on my left arm, but this effects turns to the left, so I'm not happy about long distances.

Normally I attach it to a bag and take that, but is there a way that I haven't seen/be tolld about.

Givi Topbox. It came with the bike. Very handy.

**gav** · 8th January 2005, 21:30

You can try one of those helmet net bungy thingys, square shape, has about 6 hooks and sit the helmet on the rear seat. Wouldnt leave it ther though, may get stolen.

**Biff** · 8th January 2005, 21:31

Originally Posted by sels1

Givi Topbox. It came with the bike. Very handy.

Givi top box here too. Plus my bike has two helmet hooks. Don't put it on your arm mate. It's an accident waiting to happen.

**Motu** · 8th January 2005, 21:43

Why would anyone want to carry a spare helmet on a motorcycle?

Oh,you probably have friends...maybe some are even of the opposite sex.

Carry on,I didn't realise people could live like that.....I forgot,a distant memory....