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Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: jomei on October 08, 2005, 11:01:35 PM
Just as a side thought, sitting here at the cafe.. just put my helmet in the bag..

Does anyone actually use their helmet bag? I use mine all the time for all my helmets. I noticed that most other people I see do not.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: ajgs500 on October 08, 2005, 11:03:03 PM
No cause then I would look like a dork.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: Alphamazing on October 08, 2005, 11:30:01 PM
I use mine. It's so much easier to carry to class if I'm riding, or out walking around, etc...
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: calamari on October 09, 2005, 01:14:01 AM
it takes too long to put the helmet in the bag, and i've been close to drop the helmet while doing that.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: pantablo on October 09, 2005, 01:23:00 AM
I only use mine when I store the helmet in the closet. Otherwise, see ajgs500's comment above...
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: roguegeek on October 09, 2005, 02:35:04 AM
Quote from: pantabloI only use mine when I store the helmet in the closet.
+1
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: gs500fromnb on October 09, 2005, 04:09:47 AM
I only use when I put it away at home... when I'm out... I dont get off my bike for long anyway so I just bring the lid with me. Besides, i'd have to clean off all the bug guts before putting it in the bag.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: un1261 on October 09, 2005, 04:12:22 AM
use mine to travel...flying or driving in a cage.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: dgyver on October 09, 2005, 06:58:38 AM
Carry a helmet bag with you when riding?  :?  

I never put a helmet in its bag unless it is cleaned first. I do not want to risk the chance of getting dirt embedded into the fleece lining of the bag and then scratch the helmet.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: scottpA_GS on October 09, 2005, 08:43:16 AM
Hmm...

If I had a helmet bag, I wouldnt use it  :mrgreen:

Its like people who have little cases for their cell phones  :roll:  just so you dont scratch the screen  :bs:
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: davipu on October 09, 2005, 08:46:58 AM
I carry mine, it's what i keep all the spare shields in  and then I have somethign soft to clean off the shield that I am putting on.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: kvgs on October 09, 2005, 08:59:49 AM
Hmm...I dont currently use mine. Its not a bad idea to keep it lookin pretty. I cant see myself ever using mine outside of storage at home though, to much of a pain.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: Narcissus on October 09, 2005, 10:32:35 AM
When I leave the helmet on the bike for any extended period of time I put it in the bag. That way its atleast slightly less tempting for people to vandalize it.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: scratch on October 09, 2005, 02:33:32 PM
Quote from: roguegeek
Quote from: pantabloI only use mine when I store the helmet in the closet.
+1

+2
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: Cal Price on October 09, 2005, 02:51:53 PM
When I bought my Rayven helmet it came in a bag, thats handy I though and since then it has contained a Bieffe helmet on a shelf in my basement.

Looking it some it the marks made by jammind down the top-box lid I wish i had used it but the truthful answer is, sadly no.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: jomei on October 09, 2005, 07:36:30 PM
I have been using it whenever I am in a place where I will be sitting down for any extended period of time. Since I am riding more then I am driving, it is just about every day. There is nothing that pisses me off more when people pick up your helmet and go "OOO A HELMET!" then screw with the visor and get their grubby hands all over it so I can not see. As well, the fluffy inside of the helmet bag works well to clean off the unit and keep it shiny.

Guess I am a dork then. Whatever. :thumb:
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: ajgs500 on October 09, 2005, 07:38:05 PM
Thats is why you slug them when they do that
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: spirit33 on October 09, 2005, 09:47:33 PM
i use my helemt bag all the time. the helmet protects my most important resource, my head and brain. so anything else i can do to look after my helmet i will. even if it doesn't seem to do to much.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: ajgs500 on October 09, 2005, 10:04:07 PM
I have 3 helmets.  Maybe I am just mean enough that no one screws with my helmets.  But I prefer helmet condoms.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: Cal Price on October 10, 2005, 08:32:36 AM
Helmet condoms, safe thinking?
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: RVertigo on October 10, 2005, 11:46:08 AM
I use the bag when I cram my lid into my top case...  My feeble attempt at not scratching the sh*t out of it.   :dunno:
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: SheDevil18 on October 10, 2005, 11:57:02 AM
I use my helmet bag for my second visor so it doesnt get scratched
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: leo on October 10, 2005, 12:03:47 PM
Quote from: jomeiI have been using it whenever I am in a place where I will be sitting down for any extended period of time. Since I am riding more then I am driving, it is just about every day. There is nothing that pisses me off more when people pick up your helmet and go "OOO A HELMET!" then screw with the visor and get their grubby hands all over it so I can not see. As well, the fluffy inside of the helmet bag works well to clean off the unit and keep it shiny.

Guess I am a dork then. Whatever. :thumb:

Do people really do that? Just start messing with your helmet?  :dunno: Are these strangers or people you know? I can't say it's ever happened to me.
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: My Name Is Dave on October 10, 2005, 12:30:54 PM
Quote from: jomeiAs well, the fluffy inside of the helmet bag works well to clean off the unit and keep it shiny.

I have heard that I have an impressively clean and shiny unit.

Dave  :cheers:
Title: Helmet Bag - Anyone actually USE theirs?
Post by: ttsquirrel on October 13, 2005, 12:11:37 PM
I use mine to carry my icechest on the seat. Without the bag, the chest makes some awful scuff marks on the seat. I really need a rack to  carry the chest because I can't carry a passenger when I have the chest taking up the seat.