jbone Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 For those who don't like carrying their helmet with them wherever they go; or those who hate the Yamaha helmet lock system, I have a possible solution for you. Use a cable gun lock like this lock . If anyone has ever bought a handgun, it should have come with one. Basically, loop the cable around the front of your helmet and run it through the opening of your passenger foot peg and lock it up. You could also run it through the D ring of your helmet too I suppose. I let the helmet rest on the foot peg, but you could also just let it hang down. The lock is small, cheap and fits perfectly in your trunk. I found it way more convenient and secure than the cheesed*ck one Yamaha created (I still appreciate the effort). If you removed your passenger foot pegs, you should be able to secure it to the frame. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducttapewd40 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Can't hurt as a theft deterrent to have a firearm manufacturer's logo on your lock either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylee Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Damn I didn't even think of that. I have like 20 of those things sitting in a drawer somewhere. I'll have to give that a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo10 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Well, we cant buy guns here but we can at least buy locks for them... Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbone Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 Damn I didn't even think of that. I have like 20 of those things sitting in a drawer somewhere. I'll have to give that a shot! Good luck finding the keys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I just use a regular padlock though the D-ring of my helmet and the slot just above the passenger peg. If you get a padlock for a boat trailer they often are rubber coated and have a weatherproof cap over the key hole too. The lock fits easily under the seat or in your pocket when not in use. Sure someone could cut the strap, but then they just stole a worthless helmet! Been doing this for a couple years now with no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylee Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Damn I didn't even think of that. I have like 20 of those things sitting in a drawer somewhere. I'll have to give that a shot!Good luck finding the keys The keys get stuck in the lock and it all gets thrown in a drawer. Knew I kept those things around for something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnakay Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Well, we cant buy guns here but we can at least buy locks for them...of course you can you can get one of these... aim for the eyes the eyes I say.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo10 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Well, we cant buy guns here but we can at least buy locks for them...of course you can you can get one of these... aim for the eyes the eyes I say.lol No lock! ? Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjet Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 "Keys get stuck in the lock". Hmmm The "sorry officer I locked my helmat to the bike and the key stuck. Can I just ride home without a helmet" defence is unlikely to work. Basic idea is a really good one though. Suspect a better quality device would last years ( without stuck keys). May check it out myself. Go forth and modify my son...go forth and modify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbone Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 "Keys get stuck in the lock". Hmmm The "sorry officer I locked my helmat to the bike and the key stuck. Can I just ride home without a helmet" defence is unlikely to work. Basic idea is a really good one though. Suspect a better quality device would last years ( without stuck keys). May check it out myself. My state , generally speaking, doesn't require helmets. So I guess that excuse would work just fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjet Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 jbone, my entire country does ( OK it isn't actually MY country, but it is where I was born). Go forth and modify my son...go forth and modify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnomatt Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Great idea ! I found my old lock that came with a Marlin 22 that I bought a couple years ago. I have to say that I thought of this a couple days ago before I seen this post by jbone. Great minds ( FZ-07 owners ) think alike . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
level41 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Works well, until it starts raining... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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