Helmet lock solution

[Neil]

So after buying my bike I quickly learned the helmet locks were useless - luckily i found a reasonable workaround using a simple GoPro stainless steel security tether for about 10 bucks, this pack has multiple cables so you'll have enough for you and your passenger plus a couple extra cables.

[dehaile]

Nice suggestion!  I think I will buy those. 

[Neil]

 

[thumper]

Nice find!     

In California, every handgun purchased comes with a padlock that has a long loop on it (read: I have a lot of these locks just sitting in drawers  . )   

https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Gun-Lock-Key-California/dp/B01H459N7O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506204725&sr=8-3&keywords=handgun+lock

These are easy to carry on the bike, or in a jacket pocket.     I just set my helmet on the passenger seat and run the lock cable through my helmet's chin bar and one of the passenger grab handles.     

[rpeters549]

https://www.amazon.com/Helmet-Hook-EX1-No-Lock/dp/B013ME9PII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506219078&sr=8-1&keywords=bar+end+helmet+hook

I use this and also bought a mini coiled cable and padlock.  I just slip the helmet in its cloth cover, hang and lock.  If my bags are full I can run the mini coiled cable through my riding jacket sleeve and lock it there too.  Not super thick, but no harder to cut than the other examples.  Good protection for going to the store, etc.

As for those gun locks, they are included in ALL new firearms purchases.  I have a small collection of them also... :)

[GavJ]

I always carry one of these in my paniers;

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/oxford-cable-lock/rp-prod8485

my ones are an older version, they were given away free with some bike magazines years ago here in the UK. As said above you can put through the arm of your jacket or chin bar of helmet and secure to hand rails or wheel etc. Probably not the most secure but then what is?

I usually put my helmet in a pannier, other pannier always has my DSLR and tripod in it.... don't know how I managed before....



Just found this, more like the ones I have, well worth the cost...

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/masterlock-key-cable-lock-8mm/rp-prod39358

[Phil]

GavJ,

I use something similar through the pillion grab rail.   Helmet sits upright on the back seat so rail will not get inside.   Bought mine at a bike show as it was closing and got it at a discounted price.   Forget how much. 

Phil 

[Neil]

the nice thing about a short security cable is it doesn't require carrying an additional key, and you can still use the original helmet lock installed under your seat.  That and it stores nicely under your back seat.