Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: TarzanBoy on August 17, 2005, 08:09:09 PM
Post by: TarzanBoy on August 17, 2005, 08:09:09 PM
Where do you guys put your helmets on the GS500?
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: pantablo on August 17, 2005, 08:11:04 PM
Post by: pantablo on August 17, 2005, 08:11:04 PM
remove the seat and there's a hook you can strap the D-ring of the helmet to. Then when you reinstall the seat it acts as a lock. Best to bring it with you-never know when someone will use it for a trash can (or worse, a urinal)...
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: ajgs500 on August 17, 2005, 08:12:58 PM
Post by: ajgs500 on August 17, 2005, 08:12:58 PM
On my head no really I always take it with me.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: Pinoy21337 on August 17, 2005, 08:18:42 PM
Post by: Pinoy21337 on August 17, 2005, 08:18:42 PM
Where do you put it when you mount the bike? it takes few mins for bike to warm up so i dont put it on when i mount the bike so i hang it on my mirrors. Sometimes they slip off. My brand new helmat already has scratches and dings on it :(
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: oppy00 on August 17, 2005, 08:34:22 PM
Post by: oppy00 on August 17, 2005, 08:34:22 PM
I'm with ajgs. I wear mine or carry it.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: ajgs500 on August 17, 2005, 08:51:25 PM
Post by: ajgs500 on August 17, 2005, 08:51:25 PM
on my head when i mount the bike
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: bbanjo on August 17, 2005, 09:15:12 PM
Post by: bbanjo on August 17, 2005, 09:15:12 PM
When it's hot, it's sitting on my tank bag on the bike (dampens the vibes so it doesn't hit the dirt). When it's cold it's on my noggin.
I have three children, all 6 and under, to treat my helmet like a biatch so I'm careful with it.
b
I have three children, all 6 and under, to treat my helmet like a biatch so I'm careful with it.
b
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: Roadstergal on August 17, 2005, 11:17:57 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 17, 2005, 11:17:57 PM
I wear it or carry it. If the bike's between my legs, the helmet is on my head.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: calamari on August 18, 2005, 12:18:42 AM
Post by: calamari on August 18, 2005, 12:18:42 AM
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i make gf carry it for me until I mount her... (the bike of course).
i make gf carry it for me until I mount her... (the bike of course).
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: xtalman on August 18, 2005, 12:28:44 AM
Post by: xtalman on August 18, 2005, 12:28:44 AM
I rest the helmet on the left-side passenger footpeg when I'm putting my gloves on.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: pantablo on August 18, 2005, 12:52:42 AM
Post by: pantablo on August 18, 2005, 12:52:42 AM
Quote from: xtalmanI rest the helmet on the left-side passenger footpeg when I'm putting my gloves on.
me too. or the left side rider footpeg.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: RedShift on August 18, 2005, 03:36:20 AM
Post by: RedShift on August 18, 2005, 03:36:20 AM
Quote from: pantabloSo you guys put your gloves on first, then thread your helmet strap through the binding?Quote from: xtalmanI rest the helmet on the left-side passenger footpeg when I'm putting my gloves on.me too. or the left side rider footpeg.
You guys have full-finger gloves? You must have better dexterity than I do.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: daneilah on August 18, 2005, 05:33:56 AM
Post by: daneilah on August 18, 2005, 05:33:56 AM
Sometimes I turn the handlebars completely to the left and lock them there. Then I hang the helmet on the right handlebar.
Other times I set it on the ground by the front wheel.
I never don or remove the helmet while on the bike. If I'm on the bike, the helmet is on my head.
Other times I set it on the ground by the front wheel.
I never don or remove the helmet while on the bike. If I'm on the bike, the helmet is on my head.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: daneilah on August 18, 2005, 05:38:15 AM
Post by: daneilah on August 18, 2005, 05:38:15 AM
Quote from: Pinoy21337Where do you put it when you mount the bike? it takes few mins for bike to warm up so i dont put it on when i mount the bike so i hang it on my mirrors. Sometimes they slip off. My brand new helmat already has scratches and dings on it :(
If your helmet has fallen from the mirror to hard pavement, even once, you may want to consider getting a new one. Helmets are designed to absorb one impact only. :(
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: scratch on August 18, 2005, 07:34:20 AM
Post by: scratch on August 18, 2005, 07:34:20 AM
Quote from: daneilahQuote from: Pinoy21337Where do you put it when you mount the bike? it takes few mins for bike to warm up so i dont put it on when i mount the bike so i hang it on my mirrors. Sometimes they slip off. My brand new helmat already has scratches and dings on it :(
If your helmet has fallen from the mirror to hard pavement, even once, you may want to consider getting a new one. Helmets are designed to absorb one impact only. :(
+1
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: Jeff P on August 18, 2005, 07:39:09 AM
Post by: Jeff P on August 18, 2005, 07:39:09 AM
Quote from: daneilahIf your helmet has fallen from the mirror to hard pavement, even once, you may want to consider getting a new one. Helmets are designed to absorb one impact only. :(Not necessarily. The helmet is designed to absorb the energy from an external impact against your skull - ie. your head and whatever you're hitting it with smushes the energy absorbing material inside the helmet. This material is, as you've correctly said, for one time use only. But, without your head inside, a drop doesn't really affect it. It is possible that the shell or the bond between the layers inside the helmet could be damaged, but the impact absorbing capability is likely fine.
One of the mags did a test on this in the last year or two. They dropped helmets from increasing heights, starting around 3' and going up over 10', then tested them to see if they still worked. Turns out they worked just fine, even after the 10' drops.
jeff
ps. It can still be a valid concern, it's your head afterall ;) If you're worried, some manufacturers will check your helmet out for no charge. Shoei I know does it.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: davipu on August 18, 2005, 07:39:43 AM
Post by: davipu on August 18, 2005, 07:39:43 AM
that's why when you put it on the mirror, you put the mirror through the face shield hole.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: jake42 on August 18, 2005, 07:54:10 AM
Post by: jake42 on August 18, 2005, 07:54:10 AM
i just put it on as i'm walking out of the garage. that's why it has lots of little white streaks from me scraping it on my garage door.
jake
jake
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: ukchickenlover on August 18, 2005, 07:59:54 AM
Post by: ukchickenlover on August 18, 2005, 07:59:54 AM
I just put the helmet on the ground and then pick it up. How hard is that.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: dgyver on August 18, 2005, 08:39:00 AM
Post by: dgyver on August 18, 2005, 08:39:00 AM
Quote from: ukchickenloverI just put the helmet on the ground and then pick it up. How hard is that.
I agree.
I never understand why people put their helmet on the seat or tank. It cannot fall it is already on the ground. If there is a little dirt, it brushes off easily.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: Phaedrus on August 18, 2005, 08:59:36 AM
Post by: Phaedrus on August 18, 2005, 08:59:36 AM
Quote from: xtalmanI rest the helmet on the left-side passenger footpeg when I'm putting my gloves on.
Yup, thats what I do too. If I am going inside somewhere for something, I'll use the under-seat helmet lock. But if I am next to the bike, warming it up and getting the rest of my gear on, I'll hang it on the left passenger foot peg.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: Roadstergal on August 18, 2005, 09:13:57 AM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 18, 2005, 09:13:57 AM
When I'm getting on the bike, I put all of my gear except for the helmet and gloves on before I leave. I pick the helmet and gloves off of my table, go to the bike, sit on it, put the gloves on the tank or the tree, put on the helmet, and put on my gloves. When I'm done riding, I take the helmet with me. When do y'all need to hang it somewhere?
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: my00forest on August 18, 2005, 10:51:48 AM
Post by: my00forest on August 18, 2005, 10:51:48 AM
was this thread supposed to be about where to put your spare helmet while riding for a soon to be passenger? if not maybe its for where you hang it when you leave the bike and do not take it with you. either way i do neither. no passengers and i carry the helmet normally it can get real hot hanging around outside for a while.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: calamari on August 18, 2005, 02:45:27 PM
Post by: calamari on August 18, 2005, 02:45:27 PM
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i don't wear helmet. problem solved :thumb:
i don't wear helmet. problem solved :thumb:
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: natedawg120 on August 18, 2005, 03:21:31 PM
Post by: natedawg120 on August 18, 2005, 03:21:31 PM
If i am resting up on a long ride or otherwise beside my bike, say it is warming up, i put it on the left passenger footpeg like many others here. I use the lock under the seat if i am going into somewhere real quick and need both hands. Otherwise it tags along with me.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: gavin on August 20, 2005, 10:43:08 PM
Post by: gavin on August 20, 2005, 10:43:08 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v688/jazz_fusion/_40068125_streaker203.jpg)
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: Roadstergal on August 20, 2005, 10:50:28 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 20, 2005, 10:50:28 PM
:lol: There's a scene that's pretty much the only part of this movie worth watching...
(http://tinypic.com/avss2a.jpg)
(http://tinypic.com/avss2a.jpg)
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: gavin on August 21, 2005, 11:18:40 AM
Post by: gavin on August 21, 2005, 11:18:40 AM
:lol:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v688/jazz_fusion/Plans-11520.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v688/jazz_fusion/Plans-11520.jpg)
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: JoChan23 on August 21, 2005, 10:37:27 PM
Post by: JoChan23 on August 21, 2005, 10:37:27 PM
A good point was raised... say you are going to go pick up a soon to be passenger.. how do you bring the helmet along... or dont you?
- Jordan
- Jordan
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: ukchickenlover on August 21, 2005, 10:59:46 PM
Post by: ukchickenlover on August 21, 2005, 10:59:46 PM
Quote from: JoChan23A good point was raised... say you are going to go pick up a soon to be passenger.. how do you bring the helmet along... or dont you?
- Jordan
You would need to get a top box and put it in there. Or you could bungy tie it too the rear seat but top box would be better.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: rclz on August 21, 2005, 11:39:41 PM
Post by: rclz on August 21, 2005, 11:39:41 PM
Quote from: JoChan23A good point was raised... say you are going to go pick up a soon to be passenger.. how do you bring the helmet along... or dont you?
- Jordan
under the seat there is a clip that the D ring on your helmet fits onto and when the seat is down it is locked there. They say you are not supposed to but I ride with a helmet locked there if I'm going to be picking someone up.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: ttsquirrel on August 22, 2005, 12:04:55 PM
Post by: ttsquirrel on August 22, 2005, 12:04:55 PM
I bought a cheap cable lock and I strap my helmet to my bars. I have a cargo net over the rear of the seat and it is a pain to take that off, then the seat, attach the helmet and then reassemble. Then do it all over again when I come back. I have a tank bag that I keep the lock in when not in use.
Title: Place to hang your helmet
Post by: milo on August 22, 2005, 01:12:58 PM
Post by: milo on August 22, 2005, 01:12:58 PM
Quote from: gavin
Is that a shot from the Passion of the Christ?