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Feb 6, 2014 | 12:30 PM

#31

Scudda

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From: PA

I have never had a helmet stolen. I have had a pair of gloves walk off...If I park somewhere where I feel I need to lock up my helmet I always carry one of these...best helmet lock out there!

http://www.etrailer.com/Locks/Master-Lock/99KADSPT.html

Feb 6, 2014 | 12:31 PM

#32

Jackie Paper

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From: Honah Lee

Many a time, I throw mine on the sissy pad. I have a helmet lock on the back side of the support. However what concerns me is a young person on a moped cutting the strap since a helmet without a strap is better then no helmet. Could leave you stranded. I am too old to worry about dollars but I do not want to ride home without one. If stopped, they will not let you ride away plus a ticket.

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Feb 6, 2014 | 12:34 PM

#33

Hurricane19

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From: Fenton, MO

Quote:

Originally Posted by RIPSAW

. If stopped, they will not let you ride away plus a ticket.

I knew you could a ticket but I didn't know they will not let you leave. That would suck.

Feb 6, 2014 | 12:36 PM

#34

ringofld

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From: San Antonio, TX

I would feel uncomfortable riding home without one. So I carry it with me.

Feb 6, 2014 | 12:52 PM

#35

mmcbeat

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From: Oklahoma

Quote:

Originally Posted by teampiney

Cheap enough solution.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271088810024...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Anyone low enough to steal helmet wouldn't think twice about cutting the strap, even though it would pretty much make the helmet worthless. I hang mine on the bar by the strap and have never had one stolen.

Feb 6, 2014 | 12:56 PM

#36

Aaresz

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From: Wisconsin

People will steal anything, just saying.

Feb 6, 2014 | 01:05 PM

#37

sonoffatboy

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From: toronto canaduh

well my 3 kids pooled their $ and bought me a new SEER for christmas.....so i will use that helmet lock that has been there for years...
on the rear crash bar.....

Feb 6, 2014 | 01:20 PM

#38

128auto

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From: Vancouver B.C. Canada

I don't usually lock my helmet but lock comes handy. Again they always can cut it, better than nothing.

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Feb 6, 2014 | 01:52 PM

#39

TKDKurt

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From: Coastal Carolina

I've ridden all up and down the east coast and have parked in cities and country towns. I always stick my helmet on my right mirror and have never had anyone F with it (or anything else on my bike for that matter). I only take it inside with me when I am stopping for the night.