Jacket/Helmet question
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Jacket/Helmet question
I am wondering what you guys do with your jackets/helmet's when you get somewhere and walk around.Do you somehow lock them on your bike? Please bare with me as I know I am asking some dumb newby questions..
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Road Warrior
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From: Bel Air Md
In 30 years I have never had anything stolen off my bike but thats how old my jacket is so I don't think anyone would want it.
I do have a 3' cord lock I have used a couple of times that I leave on my bike all the time. My wife does have a $400 harley jacket and a $200 helmet so I have put the cord through the sleeve and helmet ring when in the mall. I hate carring stuff.
I do have a 3' cord lock I have used a couple of times that I leave on my bike all the time. My wife does have a $400 harley jacket and a $200 helmet so I have put the cord through the sleeve and helmet ring when in the mall. I hate carring stuff.
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It depends on where I'm parking the bike. If at home or at any any place related to motorcycling, like a stealer, parts store, or Legion Riders meeting, I leave them on the bike. Any place other than that I put them in the saddle bags or take them with me.
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From: East Central Illinois
For less than $20 you can get a helmet lock that fits on a crash bar or frame down tube that will hold two helmets. Never leave a leather jacket on your bike unless you want to give it way. My goes in my locking saddle bag. The one time I left one on my Super Glide on a city street it was stolen. Believe it or not I actually got it back when the thief wore it and someone I knew recognized it!
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From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS
I always carry/wear my jacket.... I got a $9.00 pistol cable lock for the helmet - it hooks the D ring to the sissy bar. I never cared for the helmet lock on the frame.
I agree with Defender - depends on where I park the bike.
I agree with Defender - depends on where I park the bike.
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Road Captain
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Thanks for the pistol lock idea aviator, I had one lying around and always wondered what it was good for.
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I almost never park the bike where I can't see it. If I wear a helmet it is placed on the mirror and not hanging by the strap. My jacket is hung on the windshield soft side to the lexan. I have never had anything stolen off of the bike yet. I know there are thieves out there but usually someone is watching the bikes.