Helmet security... a great simple idea
#31
04-24-2018, 01:23 PM
#32
04-24-2018, 01:32 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Just got a new helmet a couple of days ago and my bike has no helmet retention/locking device. Told my riding buddy/neighbor that I was off to Home Depot to find some sort of cable lock that I could use to insure I hang on to my new helmet.
He laughed and asked... Why don't you just use one of your gun locks... Duh! Every time I've purchased a semi auto pistol it came with a locking cable that can be slipped through the slide to incapacitate the weapon. Since my guns all live in a dedicated gun safe {when not deployed} I have never used the locking cables{Master locks with multiple keys} that came with them.
Turns out they work just fine to secure a helmet. Just slip the cable through the helmet strap rings and through and around a solid piece of bike and "Voila" your helmet will be there when you return {unless some A$$hat cuts the strap rendering the helmet useless}.
Nice to put a decent piece of gear to good use after years of gathering dust.
He laughed and asked... Why don't you just use one of your gun locks... Duh! Every time I've purchased a semi auto pistol it came with a locking cable that can be slipped through the slide to incapacitate the weapon. Since my guns all live in a dedicated gun safe {when not deployed} I have never used the locking cables{Master locks with multiple keys} that came with them.
Turns out they work just fine to secure a helmet. Just slip the cable through the helmet strap rings and through and around a solid piece of bike and "Voila" your helmet will be there when you return {unless some A$$hat cuts the strap rendering the helmet useless}.
Nice to put a decent piece of gear to good use after years of gathering dust.
#35
04-24-2018, 08:54 PM
Here in Chicago, I think there's "people" out there with bolt cutters looking to steal ANYTHING they can, including but not limited to your helmet or someones dog or even a child who looks old enough to sew patches on counterfeit apparel.
(what? you've never locked your child to a pole with a gun lock while you go to the gym?? sheesh don't be so judgy!)
#36
04-25-2018, 01:18 PM
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#37
04-25-2018, 04:16 PM
#38
04-25-2018, 04:23 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Your innocence is both endearing and envyable.
Here in Chicago, I think there's "people" out there with bolt cutters looking to steal ANYTHING they can, including but not limited to your helmet or someones dog or even a child who looks old enough to sew patches on counterfeit apparel.
(what? you've never locked your child to a pole with a gun lock while you go to the gym?? sheesh don't be so judgy!)
Here in Chicago, I think there's "people" out there with bolt cutters looking to steal ANYTHING they can, including but not limited to your helmet or someones dog or even a child who looks old enough to sew patches on counterfeit apparel.
(what? you've never locked your child to a pole with a gun lock while you go to the gym?? sheesh don't be so judgy!)
#40
04-25-2018, 09:48 PM
Originally Posted by Halojumper
Luckily I don't live in Chicago. I generally don't even lock up my helmet, just bungee it to the seat or leave it hanging from handlebars. And, if you choose to remain in a place like that, then you have no reason to complain.