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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Mr.7 on September 11, 2005, 03:23:22 PM

Title: helmet hooks
Post by: Mr.7 on September 11, 2005, 03:23:22 PM
on my dad's 90 CBR, he has a hook that pops out and you can hang you helmet on it and lock it in place. I was surprised to find my 97 gs500e lacked this option. I want to ride my bike to school, and since my locker is really small, I have nowhere to keep my helmet. Any creative solutions to this problem?
Title: helmet hooks
Post by: nogs5yet on September 11, 2005, 03:27:08 PM
The helmet hoioks are under the seat; they're not fancy, but they work. Remove the seat and you'll find them pretty quickly.
Title: helmet hooks
Post by: FortyFive on September 12, 2005, 10:35:06 AM
is there one on the 04 gs 500f?? cuz i cant find mine either
Title: helmet hooks
Post by: Alphamazing on September 12, 2005, 10:36:53 AM
Like nogs5yet said, they are under the seat on the left hand side. You hook your helmet's D ring onto it, then close the seat over the strap.
Title: helmet hooks
Post by: snowhownd on September 12, 2005, 10:42:11 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5Like nogs5yet said, they are under the seat on the left hand side. You hook your helmet's D ring onto it, then close the seat over the strap.

Huh, didn't know my '96 had a hook either, can't wait to get home and take a look!
Title: helmet hooks
Post by: Alphamazing on September 12, 2005, 10:44:42 AM
I don't know if the older body style has them, but would be interested in finding out. If you've got a camera, take pictures!
Title: helmet hooks
Post by: FortyFive on September 12, 2005, 10:49:05 AM
wow fast response thanks a million. i just got this thing three days ago
Title: helmet hooks
Post by: My Name Is Dave on September 12, 2005, 11:02:51 AM
I don't have access to a camera or my bike right now, but here's a pic from when i did the tail light integration. I circled the hooks, and you can see the passenger footpegs as a point of reference.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/all_out_of_gum/PDR_0312mod.jpg)

Dave  :cheers:
Title: that's interesting
Post by: Mr.7 on September 12, 2005, 12:55:50 PM
Well, looks like I'm ridding my bike to school

Thanks
Title: helmet hooks
Post by: roguegeek on September 12, 2005, 02:01:45 PM
I don't know if I'd trust my helmet on the helmet hooks anyways. I always just carry my helmet around with me if I go to a store or something like that.
Title: helmet hooks
Post by: snowhownd on September 12, 2005, 04:05:06 PM
I'll be, hooks are there:
(http://www.hillsandtrees.com/hook1.jpg)
(http://www.hillsandtrees.com/hook2.jpg)

As far as leaving your helmet on there... guess it depends on where you live and how nice it is, I leave mine on the handlebars a lot of times... although I live in Maine and my helmet only cost $100... if it was a $500 one, that baby wouldn't leave my sight!!  My jacket and gloves always come with me.
Title: helmet hooks
Post by: My Name Is Dave on September 12, 2005, 04:09:34 PM
No doubt. But even though I would never leave my coat and gloves sitting unattended on my bike, I really hate shopping in them. I can lose the gloves and bandanna and stash them in the helmet, but the coat is big and heavy, so I'd rather wear than carry it. But BOY do I ever get hot. Nothing like sweating while in Safeway; that'll get some clerks to keep an eye on you.

Dave  :cheers:
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