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Old May 11, 2014 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalSoftailSlim
Most decent helmets have a removable liner you can wash. .
Apparently Markymannn can't wash his liner. In those cases, Febreze works pretty well.
 
Old May 11, 2014 | 10:12 AM
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Like most others have said, I just leave mine on the peg or mirror. Those helmet locks aren't that expensive though and they are easy to mount. Another option might be a padlock,just run it through your D-ring if your helmet has one then lock it through one of the holes on your brake rotor or somewhere else on the bike.
 
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Originally Posted by SoCalSoftailSlim
Most decent helmets have a removable liner you can wash. My Bell Bullitt does, as does my Arai Signet Q. Great helmets. Always locked.
Slim, how do you like that Bell Bullitt??
 
Old May 11, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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Lone, I love the thing. The Bullitt is all I've been riding with since I got it. See my "Had to try me the Bell Bullitt" thread I just re-posted on for more info.
 
Old May 11, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rjg883c
Apparently Markymannn can't wash his liner. In those cases, Febreze works pretty well.
Yeah a 3/4 HJC it doesn't come out, although I'm probably due for a new one and Fathers Day is coming up. I like their's with the retractable sun shield
 
Old May 11, 2014 | 06:46 PM
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Check out this thread and my solution on page 4

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-models/951482-locking-helmet-to-bike-somehow.html
 
Old May 11, 2014 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by txfxstrider
The first question that comes to mind is: Has anyone here ever had a helmet stolen?
Yep.

It was a while ago: August 1993 to be exact.

Riding a 1984 Honda Nighthawk from MI to WA, wearing a full face, 3/4 strapped to back of the bike. Someone at Devil's Tower, WY decided they needed a helmet. Came back from a hike to the base of the tower & the 3/4 was gone (full face locked to bike)--they did leave the bungee net though.

Haven't lost one since. Now the helmet gets locked in the tourpak if I'm going to be away from the bike for a while.
 
Old May 11, 2014 | 08:01 PM
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I'm going to have to start carrying a gun lock that's a pretty good idea
 
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Old May 11, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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i use one of the million gun locks i have laying around the house. i put it on the passenger peg, and lock it to the swingarm. you can see pictures of it on a previous thread i started here: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...ock-it-up.html
 
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+1 on the HELMETLOK-2. Way easy to use and can lock several helmets if you riding buddy doesn't have a lock. They also have a cable to lock your jacket.
 



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