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Jan 15, 2012 | 03:54 PM

#61

pccoder

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From: Melbourne, Florida

I made it easy on myself today....I never took it off.

Jan 15, 2012 | 04:16 PM

#62

golfmajic

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From: Ottawa, Canada, summer, Daytona Beach Florida, winter

In Florida they don't steal helmets, they take the whole damn bike.
Seriously though, I have a gun cable lock and use it infrequently, never had a problem.

Jan 15, 2012 | 04:21 PM

#63

rkrdr2

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I had a real nice 3/4 helmet stolen off my bike while parked in front of a Harley Dealer in a state that has no Helmet law what so ever !!...Go figure

Jan 15, 2012 | 04:42 PM

#64

KW-HD Rider

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From: Virginia

Most times leave it on the handlebar and have never had a problem. I do carry 2 gun locks that I use occasionally if the need arises and I can't get it in the tour pack.

Jan 15, 2012 | 04:44 PM

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EP50

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http://www.tubechop.com/watch/260692

Jan 15, 2012 | 06:41 PM

#66

Harlie Rider

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From: Andrews, NC

I always take my helmet with me so I can answer that question all
of us posers love to answer, "you ride a motorcycle?"

Jan 15, 2012 | 10:55 PM

#67

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

Quote:

Originally Posted by pccoder

Unless I'm at work I leave my helmet with my bike.

Has anyone had a problem with a helmet disappearing?

Never lost one yet, but don't usually wear one either.

Jan 16, 2012 | 08:00 AM

#68

IAMSWUTIAMS

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From: San Diego, Mexifornia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlie Rider

I always take my helmet with me so I can answer that question all
of us posers love to answer, "you ride a motorcycle?"

"No. I sell used helmets. Wanna buy this one?"

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Jan 16, 2012 | 10:06 AM

#69

Slickster63

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From: Aurora, Colorado

I always take it with me, stuff the gloves and sunglasses inside and carry it ... mainly because I hate coming bike to my bike and throwing on a 100 degree lid. I hate that.

Jan 16, 2012 | 10:52 AM

#70

AlanStansbery

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From: Rosamond, Cali

If it's unsecured on the bike, it can be stolen easily. Young thieves grow up to be old thieves, and thievery is presumably an avocation practiced by men and women of every race, creed, and color. I wouldn't want to put my head in someone else's funky helmet. But if a helmet looks somewhat new, you can bet there's someone else whose requirements aren't as stringent as mine in this regard. It takes all kinds.

You can reduce your risk with a helmet lock.

About the only place I leave my helmet on the bike is parked outside the dealer's (because everyone else does...which is a poor rationale) or if I'm near and line-of-sight to the bike.

Alan

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