Useless function on my GPX 250!

[specter]

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mabey im just the gpx helmetlock master...

mabey i should publish a book "gpx250 helmet lock for dumb-asses"

[cheesemethod]

Has anybody actually had somebody cut the strap of their helmet to steal it? I can't see the point because the helmet would be no use afterwards.

[specter]

nope.... good point though

06' gn250................ you have my condolences

[sil3nt]

I just realised the D ring on your helmet is able to extend a lot further out than on my helmet (mine helmet clips together and has a D ring on the left side. So its HJCs fault not mine!

[specter]

I just realised the D ring on your helmet is able to extend a lot further out than on my helmet (mine helmet clips together and has a D ring on the left side. So its HJCs fault not mine!

aww guttered for u then.... good ol sharks

[specter]

wait a min.... mines on left side
i have my helmet upside down

[sil3nt]

I also have a shark (that im selling check the trading section ) that clips together and has no D ring at all. I guess i was never meant to use the helmet lock on the GPX.

[specter]

I also have a shark (that im selling check the trading section ) that clips together and has no D ring at all. I guess i was never meant to use the helmet lock on the GPX.

dont like the clips ae they never look like there conected properly.... good ol d-rings for me.....
guttd on not being able to use the luxurious gpx helmet lock

[Icemaestro]

just jimmy it around a bit - there used to be a particular spot it could rest with it sticking out to the side a little so that the helmet wasn't touching the exhaust. discovered it accidently :-P

As far as the boots go - I wear Diadora express road boots - short commuter ones that are comfortable as - I wear them daily for work - they're nice enough to go out in, work in, or casual with jeans. got them from motomail (www.motomail.co.nz) at 50% off about a year ago

[specter]

plus if you want to wear jeans while riding.... search draggin jeans, kevlar reinforced!

[mossy1200]

You can buy lock top box designed for helmets and some are big enough for boots also.Most have release systems inside that mean you can remove when not needed leaving only the mounting behind.Some will fit most bikes so you can keep your investmant when you change bikes.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-249176278.htm

[rie]

try putting your hand through the face of the helmet to lock the catch.

sometimes when it gets crowded i just secure it to the pillion seat through the face. if you opt for this option, don't be a lazy bastard. you have to secure it properly with a thick cable & lock so it won't fall off when someone bumps into it.
(i'm assuming that all EX250s prior 2008 have that ugly handle behind the pillion seat, that serves no useful purpose? some say it is to secure your luggage. some say it is a spoiler.)

[ital916]

Upon purchase of my EX250F many friends commented, "oh so when are you going to use it for the purpose of transport"

I was like simply, Ill bike to Uni on it :-) it kills the parking issue and I can even park outside lectures.

However upon the inaugural first Uni trip for a lecture I realised one big downfall of my GPX 250.
The factory helmet slide lock is positioned too close the the left exhaust and my helmet touches the "cooking" exhaust if I attach it. I cant really wait the half and hour or so till it cools down to attach the helmet, so I have to carry it... bugger!
I know this lock is there for a reason!
Anyone got any ideas how I can get around this? I don't think I can just have one exhaust either.

Also the expensive "forma" boots I have arent the most practical for just walking around Uni. Id love to just wear some reasonable work boots or something instead, in fitting with my jeans.

any comments or ideas?

Easy fix. Replace said bike with a gpz1100.

If you wish to ride the gpx250 then dont leave the helmet with your bike. Get a good backpack which has a helmet pouch or find a locker. Youll find helmets get damaged far too easily attached to bikes.

[vindy500]

or just carry your helmet