I know ATGATT but what do you guys do with all your gear???

[BaltimoreGS]

Cable lock is an excellent idea...there are no helmet locks on my bike...there's another thing to put into my tank bag...

Just watched the movie TRON (new version) with my daughter...now I'm itching to get my bike fixed and get out for a ride...

Later.

In case you aren't aware, the GS has a hook on each side of the frame under the seat to hook your helmet D-ring on.  With the seat locked on the helmet is secure.  I grew up on Hondas and had no idea those hooks were there for the first year I owned a Suzuki 

-Jessie

[Twisted]

Cable lock is an excellent idea...there are no helmet locks on my bike...there's another thing to put into my tank bag...

Just watched the movie TRON (new version) with my daughter...now I'm itching to get my bike fixed and get out for a ride...

Later.

In case you aren't aware, the GS has a hook on each side of the frame under the seat to hook your helmet D-ring on.  With the seat locked on the helmet is secure.  I grew up on Hondas and had no idea those hooks were there for the first year I owned a Suzuki 

-Jessie

Yeh, I just don't like the idea of leaving my $500 helmet on those hooks. If someone really wanted to I bet they could yank that seat up. To me the cable seems more of a deterrent.

[madjak30]

Cable lock is an excellent idea...there are no helmet locks on my bike...there's another thing to put into my tank bag...

Just watched the movie TRON (new version) with my daughter...now I'm itching to get my bike fixed and get out for a ride...

Later.

In case you aren't aware, the GS has a hook on each side of the frame under the seat to hook your helmet D-ring on.  With the seat locked on the helmet is secure.  I grew up on Hondas and had no idea those hooks were there for the first year I owned a Suzuki 

-Jessie

Yup, I'm aware...they are pretty tight to get on there...I didn't like the pressure put on the strap when it was on there...but I sold my GS and have a new baby now...



This was taken four days after I bought it...I had just put the screen on...the MT-01 doesn't have the hooks, or anything else to tie things to...so the cable idea is awesome to me...

Later.

[cbrfxr67]

I commute mostly with my Burgman 400,

wish i had one of those!

[mister]

Cable lock is an excellent idea...there are no helmet locks on my bike...there's another thing to put into my tank bag...

Just watched the movie TRON (new version) with my daughter...now I'm itching to get my bike fixed and get out for a ride...

Later.

In case you aren't aware, the GS has a hook on each side of the frame under the seat to hook your helmet D-ring on.  With the seat locked on the helmet is secure.  I grew up on Hondas and had no idea those hooks were there for the first year I owned a Suzuki 

-Jessie

Yeh, I just don't like the idea of leaving my $500 helmet on those hooks. If someone really wanted to I bet they could yank that seat up. To me the cable seems more of a deterrent.

I don't take the chance of someone maybe doing something to my stuff, so take it with me. That way, I don't need a deterrent. 

The added bonus is, I am now carrying a clubbing weapon (helmet) should I need to smack some heads 

Michael

[Adfalchius]

Yeh, I just don't like the idea of leaving my $500 helmet on those hooks. If someone really wanted to I bet they could yank that seat up. To me the cable seems more of a deterrent.

Yep, it's a little odd to think that half my gear is worth more than my bike.  Where I go or the time of day dictates if I leave my gear on my bike.  If I'm parking in a questionable area, I wear the gear and give delightfully feminine smiles to anybody who stares.  If I'm not concerned, I'll lock my helmet on my bike.

BaltimoreGS used to use a combination cable lock to string through his jacket and grab bar.  It was really convenient... until it wouldn't open one day.  Luckily, we were at a Volunteer Fire Company bbq and they snipped it (rather too easily) for him.  I bought one anyway, but it has a key, hopefully it won't fail me!

[Twisted]

Yep, it's a little odd to think that half my gear is worth more than my bike.  Where I go or the time of day dictates if I leave my gear on my bike.  If I'm parking in a questionable area, I wear the gear and give delightfully feminine smiles to anybody who stares.  If I'm not concerned, I'll lock my helmet on my bike.

I hope you are a lady or otherwise if a guy in bike gear gave me a feminine smile - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdbt-sx5MDc

[slipperymongoose]

@twisted ha ha classic I haven't seen that in years.

@mister nothing like a club of something heavy to hit stuff with I'm with ya there.

[Shaddow]

I remember on my Ps course/test/thingy the instructor said remember when you get into a road rage incident don't ever take your helmet off for three reasons.
1) They can't identify you
2) People try to hit you in the head will get only helmet
3) Its great to head butt people with, specially if the visor is up.

[slipperymongoose]

 

[Twisted]

I remember on my Ps course/test/thingy the instructor said remember when you get into a road rage incident don't ever take your helmet off for three reasons.
1) They can't identify you
2) People try to hit you in the head will get only helmet
3) Its great to head butt people with, specially if the visor is up.

You forgot 4) Perv on hot chicks at traffic lights in stealth

[madjak30]

You forgot 4) Perv on hot chicks at traffic lights in stealth

That wasn't mentioned because it is just understood...

Later.

[mister]

I remember on my Ps course/test/thingy the instructor said remember when you get into a road rage incident don't ever take your helmet off for three reasons.
1) They can't identify you
2) People try to hit you in the head will get only helmet
3) Its great to head butt people with, specially if the visor is up.

You forgot 4) Perv on hot chicks at traffic lights in stealth

+1 

But also, going past cars, or cars going past you - hubba hubba some girls have no idea how revealing they are to those who can see in (or they do, and do it anyway).

PLUS PLUS, it's menacing to look at someone with an all dark visor and they cannot see you and they think you're a badass biker cause you're on a bike.

AND PLUS PLUS PLUS.... this happens (happens to me all the time  ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlitRhQJpvA

Michael

[J_Walker]

I wish I could look at my hot girlfriend right behind me while riding. But I can't. Maybe one day I will regret saying this and say instead "I'm glad I can't look at my wife while riding/Hear her." or not.. LOL

but back on topic, I have a dark visor you can't see me in either. and pull up to a car with a bunch of females carpooling, and I watch every one of them stare at me. and they think I'm looking at the light.. I can almost hear the drips from their mouths.

Edit, again: Oh and its good for when guys stare at your girlfriend/wifes for some of you. and you pull up right next to them, look at them in the eyes. And they scurry away in their little rusty cages. cause the eyes are the strongest things you got on your body to detour guys away from your women. Now a 45.. that's different, can't carry one of those yet!

[tt_four]

Of all the bikes I've owned, the GS was the only one that had hooks, but of course I had to chop that subframe up for a tail swap, so I've never owned a bike that still had them. I usually just make some. Most of my helmets have the D-rings replaced with a little buckle, so I just get an extra buckle and put it on a strap that's mounted under the seat. Then when I put the seat down there's no way to unhook it. I have a cable that I use for my current bike, as the seat bolts on and I'm not looking to mess with that every time.

In general though, this is one of the reasons to pick good gear. Make sure your riding boots are comfortable and don't look like something you'd wear to the moon, you can get decent jackets that look like something a normal human might wear. I bought a pair of textile riding pants but I really want to get a pair of those jeans that are made with kevlar and pads for normal daily use. I usually just stick my gloves in my helmet when I lock it, but they're old and my feelings wouldn't be that hurt if they were stolen. A backpack is another easy answer, I usually have one if I'm going into a store anyway. The one I have has a big flap on the back so after I toss my gloves in the back, I fold my jacket in half and strap it on under the flap, then the only thing I'm left with are my riding boots. I'd really like a pair of those newer riding shoes that look more like serious hi-tops, but I'm hesitant to give up the protection of full length boots, although i did pick up a pair of simple looking and comfortable waterproof boots from cyclegear for $40, so I wear those if I know I'm gonna be walking.

[madjak30]

Oh and its good for when guys stare at your girlfriend/wifes for some of you. and you pull up right next to them, look at them in the eyes. And they scurry away in their little rusty cages. cause the eyes are the strongest things you got on your body to detour guys away from your women. Now a 45.. that's different, can't carry one of those yet!

You don't need a .45  ...just shoot them the STINK EYE!!   

They'll either think you're nutz  or be worried...possibly both 

My wifey won't ride with me, so I only have to worry about guys checking out my daughters...and I can scare the crap out of them, no worries   



Later.

[Toogoofy317]

Word of advice don't leave helmet on bike. BF and I went to mall I carried my helmet he put it on the bike. We come out someone had pi$$ed in his helmet 
FYI that smell does not come out!
Mary

[Twisted]

Word of advice don't leave helmet on bike. BF and I went to mall I carried my helmet he put it on the bike. We come out someone had pi$$ed in his helmet 
FYI that smell does not come out!
Mary

Did you cut someone off?

[slipperymongoose]

Man if someone did that to me I would seriously pee down there neck till I peed blood! That sheet is just wrong.

[NickyNumbers]

my helmet and jacket cost about 1000 together.  I'd never leave them out of my sight EVER!!!