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Old 07-07-2019, 06:40 PM
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Yes, there are threads on this, but I wanted one from the current decade.

Where do you all carry your spare helmet? I would kick myself if I were out somewhere and a hot chick asked me for a ride and I had no safe/legal means of doing so. Or even worse, if I had no means of even offering her a ride in the first place.

Just as a point of reference, my bike is a '94 Fatboy. I have "mini" saddlebags which I love and will be keeping, but they won't hold a helmet. So please, no suggestions of larger saddlebags.



I want to maintain something of a sporty look, so what do you think?

Just looking for suggestions.
 

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07-07-2019, 06:47 PM
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In 38 years of riding I’ve never had a “hot chick” ask me for a ride, so I'm afraid I can’t help you.

If you're really serious, I’d suggest a sissy bar you can hang the helmet on.
 
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In 38 years of riding I’ve never had a “hot chick” ask me for a ride, so I'm afraid I can’t help you.

If you're really serious, I’d suggest a sissy bar you can hang the helmet on.
 
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Old 07-07-2019, 06:48 PM
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Find a lid that fits the saddlebag.
 
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Old 07-07-2019, 06:51 PM
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Not to worry no hot chick is going to ask you for a ride. JK

I'm of no help at this point in life, after 25 years of misery Ive reached a point where my kids are grown and doing well. I put a solo seat on the bike and left the passeneger pegs on the workbench when I left her. Not in any hurry to find a passenger these days.
 
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From where I stand, you have 2 choices. Ride with a sporty look or ride with a hot chick.

Choose wisely Grasshopper
 
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Looking at your bike I would say your only options are larger saddle bags, a real small helmet, a sissy bar or a bungy net on the passenger seat.

Or you could become a priest.
 

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Old 07-07-2019, 07:06 PM
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This is Arizona.....

Helmets....... We dont need no stinking Helmets
 
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1/2 helmet in the bag.
 
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Spare helmet is stored on my passengers head
 
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