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Recently purchased this handlebar mounted helmet lock and I quite like it.
http://www.helmetsecure.com/
I got the Classic lock model in black to match the handle bars on my Hammer. The lock is very well made. It's steel and is actually quite heavy. It only takes a couple of minutes to mount and has remained secure for the couple of rides I've taken since I installed it.
I've got it mounted between my handle bar clamps and it doesn't interfere with my view of the speedo/tach. The bottom portion does cover up my high/low beam light, but that's not really an issue for me as I often have my highs on during the day. At dusk/night I can see the glow of the blue high beam light fine. I'm 6'2" and I'm not sure if riders of different heights would have any visibility issues with mounting it where I did.
I have a Shoei Multitec helmet and I chose this lock because I can run the cable through the face hole and leave the helmet right-side up on top of my guages. My helmet will not turn into a bucket in the event of rain.
Someone asked me if I thought the cable was secure enough. While it's true that someone with a cable cutter would probably be able to cut the cable, I believe it's more likely that an opportunistic thief would be carrying a knife than cable cutters. If I'd only secured my helmet via the strap or strap rings, a knife is all it would take to get the helmet off the bike - not with this lock.
Another advantage of this lock is that I can scrunch the sleeve of my jacket up and run the cable through it so I can leave my jacket with my bike on really hot days (we occasionally get those in Alberta.)
I think this is a great alternative to the traditional frame mounted or grip mounted helmet locks.
Oh, for the record, I am in no way associated with this company, nor do I make a profit by recommending it to others. I'm just a fellow biker who likes sharing some of the cool things I've come across.
http://www.helmetsecure.com/
I got the Classic lock model in black to match the handle bars on my Hammer. The lock is very well made. It's steel and is actually quite heavy. It only takes a couple of minutes to mount and has remained secure for the couple of rides I've taken since I installed it.
I've got it mounted between my handle bar clamps and it doesn't interfere with my view of the speedo/tach. The bottom portion does cover up my high/low beam light, but that's not really an issue for me as I often have my highs on during the day. At dusk/night I can see the glow of the blue high beam light fine. I'm 6'2" and I'm not sure if riders of different heights would have any visibility issues with mounting it where I did.
I have a Shoei Multitec helmet and I chose this lock because I can run the cable through the face hole and leave the helmet right-side up on top of my guages. My helmet will not turn into a bucket in the event of rain.
Someone asked me if I thought the cable was secure enough. While it's true that someone with a cable cutter would probably be able to cut the cable, I believe it's more likely that an opportunistic thief would be carrying a knife than cable cutters. If I'd only secured my helmet via the strap or strap rings, a knife is all it would take to get the helmet off the bike - not with this lock.
Another advantage of this lock is that I can scrunch the sleeve of my jacket up and run the cable through it so I can leave my jacket with my bike on really hot days (we occasionally get those in Alberta.)
I think this is a great alternative to the traditional frame mounted or grip mounted helmet locks.
Oh, for the record, I am in no way associated with this company, nor do I make a profit by recommending it to others. I'm just a fellow biker who likes sharing some of the cool things I've come across.
