Stealing Helmets
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: Virginia
My FF occasionally gets locked to the bike with a cable gun lock through the face port if I'm going to be away from the bike for awhile. If I'm running into the store to grab a few small items, I'll take it with me and use it as a shopping basket. Mostly though, I'll leave it on the sissy bar unsecured. I'm usually not too far from my bike at any given time. It doesn't hurt that my lid smells like a pack of hobos has been living in it.
I was surprised the other day to find two bungee cords and a ratchet strap had been stolen out of the back of my truck. Anything not nailed down, I guess.
I was surprised the other day to find two bungee cords and a ratchet strap had been stolen out of the back of my truck. Anything not nailed down, I guess.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Roseville, CA
A guess a beanie can be easily handled and tossed into a basket. A nice FF with a nice finish just looks like a poser unless its a quick trip.
I see kids walking around with their FF and its screamins, "Look at me, I ride a bike!"
What?!? You mean BUY something, install it on the bike AND have to carry an extra key? That's a royal pain!
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Louisville, KY
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From: Upstate New York
Riding since '72 or so. I've never had a helmet stolen. Was parked at the mall in Oneonta, NY, one afternoon, and someone went through my saddlebags (leather-don't lock). They bypassed my helmet on the seat, left my $70 gloves and made off with a pair of dollar store sunglasses. Not even stylish ones-these were the huge "fits over any eyeglasses" type.
Only time I've had anything stolen off the bike.
Only time I've had anything stolen off the bike.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 735
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From: Bluffton,SC
Yeah they steal them, my son's was stolen from his bike parked at work. Some low life. That would be like wearing some one's dirty under wear. LOL
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Tourer
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Considering a used Shoei or Arai will get $100-$200+ on eBay, its also thieves, not just kids.
A guess a beanie can be easily handled and tossed into a basket. A nice FF with a nice finish just looks like a poser unless its a quick trip.
I see kids walking around with their FF and its screamins, "Look at me, I ride a bike!"
What?!? You mean BUY something, install it on the bike AND have to carry an extra key? That's a royal pain!
A guess a beanie can be easily handled and tossed into a basket. A nice FF with a nice finish just looks like a poser unless its a quick trip.
I see kids walking around with their FF and its screamins, "Look at me, I ride a bike!"
What?!? You mean BUY something, install it on the bike AND have to carry an extra key? That's a royal pain!
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Roseville, CA
Its just a hassle, carrying around a big, nice $300 egg basically. Or are you on the saddle so long, you're hardly off the bike so its a mute point?
Last edited by Deuuuce; Jun 9, 2014 at 05:08 PM.