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Old 02-09-2012, 08:12 PM
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I bought the HD helmet lock but when I went to mount it I couldn't find a place for it.

I was thinking on the down tubes but they are too big in diameter.

If anyone has the HD one I'd appreciate knowing where you mounted it.
 
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Old 02-09-2012, 09:19 PM
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My HD helmet lock is mounted to my engine guard.
 
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Old 02-09-2012, 09:33 PM
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My HD helmet lock is mounted to my engine guard.
I don't have an engine guard but I have a cruise bar. I think that is probably the only option.
 
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Old 02-09-2012, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by weekendsurfer
hey everyone,

i wear a full-face helmet, and one thing i notice about sport bikes is that there always seems to be a place to secure a helmet on those frame. do any of you have a good way to secure a full-face helmet to your sportster (i have a stock 2012 iron) when you go shopping or whatever? i hate carrying it around. and no, not wearing a helmet isn't a option with my wife (who bought me the bike)

thanks!
By chance do you have either an engine guard or a rack on your bike? If so, you can purchase either the HD helmet lock (HD dealership) and the helmet extender (Amazon) to keep the helmet off your paint or buy a PacSafe MC bag (Amazon) for both your helmet and jacket to secure them on the rack. Either one will do the trick.
 
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Old 02-09-2012, 10:24 PM
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I bought the Kuryakyn license plate helmet lock. I works good for me and isnt noticable.
 
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Old 02-10-2012, 07:14 AM
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I use the end-of-handle-grip helmet lock by Kuryakyn on the end of my ISO grips.
 
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Old 02-10-2012, 07:43 AM
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Mine just sits on my mirror. I use thumb cuffs to lock it to mirror if i'm going to be away for more than a few minutes, but have only done that 2 or 3 times.
 
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Old 02-10-2012, 08:15 AM
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The front axle hole (photo above) - pad lock to chin strap - is a great idea!
 
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I have a locking caribeaner that I clip the helmet to the mirror stem.
 
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Old 02-10-2012, 10:09 AM
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Basic and versatile...thread thru the D-rings on your helmet and secure wherever you want. All you are looking for is temporary casual theft prevention anyway. http://www.amazon.com/OnGuard-Akita-...889762&sr=1-12
 
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