Helmet Thieves
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 19,982
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From: Florida
Ya know--I'm an idiot. I never lock my bike, helmet, or anything. Sometimes I leave my garage door open & fall asleep. Don't lock the ignition;only the forks. Never had anything stolen, but after reading the post about the bag thefts, I think I'm gonna start locking my stuff up, and I think I'm gonna get one of those kits for locking your bags onto your bike. Prolly pick it up in Daytona in March. Now I worry about them stealing my Stripper seat on my RK, or my LePera on my Fatty, or my timing or A/C cover, or any of my bling all because I read that post. I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 19,982
Likes: 6,111
From: Florida
i always leave my helmet just like u see in my avatar. most stolen helmets are probly from dumbshit teenagers out trophy hunting. this thread makes me wanna put it in my bag when im in a store.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,302
Likes: 275
From: Milton, Delaware
Never had a problem, but I usually lock it to my bike or carry it with me. Even more so that I have a new ff helmet. I got one of those chrome frame lock things and bolted it to my rear brake pedal bracket. It's barely noticeable and I can hang two FF on it without them touching the ground.
A couple of years ago at Americade, I left my digital camera on the seat of my bike. It was still there when I returned 3 hours later. Surprised the heck out of me.
A couple of years ago at Americade, I left my digital camera on the seat of my bike. It was still there when I returned 3 hours later. Surprised the heck out of me.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: Canyon Country
I put my gloves and rag on my seat with my helmet on top of it, like others mentioned if someone wants it hope I don't see you take it and enjoy my stink every time you put it on. Never had a problem though, but my only concern would be getting pulled over on the ride home for no helmet.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 325
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From: us
I put mine in my saddlebag and lock it. Not sure If Its an issue but I have the bags so might as well put it in there instead of on seat/handlebar. But FL has a no helmet law and my helmet wasnt expensive so I wouldnt be stuck If someone did steal it.