I did this the first week that I had my bike (ad that was only a few weeks ago). I couldn't believe that Honda expected eveyone to attach their helmet to the bike using that odd cable setup. But there is an easy solution...

I simply took a dremel tool and made a cut in the metal piece located under the back seat. My helmet slides in with no problem and I am still able to put the back seat on without a problem. I haven't had a single problem wth this simple fix.

I am sure many of you have done something similar, but for those of you who havent, you should. The photo should be a good example.



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whats wrong with the cable

cable goes through the chin strap
both loops go over the very piece you dremeled
rear cowl back on

 

I don't like the cable. It functions fine, I simply felt it was unnecessary.

This was a simple idea and easy fix for those that agree with me. For those that don't, by all means, keep the cable.

 

Nice tip...

The cable works fine for me too so I never messed with it any. Most of the time I carry my helmet or lock it up in a car.

 

i read your post and went right out and performed the mod. great idea. thanks. took 5 mins. most of that was blowing the dust off my drimel

 

i was wondering if you guys think its safe to ride with the helmet on the helmet lock? im pretty sure the manual says dont but what do you guys think? thanks

 

Perfect idea for riding with one. What i was looking for when i ressurected an old thread that just started ish. But like i said this is great for riding and thats what i wanted because the cable thing flops around too much it scares me.

+1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

 

Pretty innovative. Allows the helmet to be pulled tighter against the bike when riding. (though, of course this is an extra helmet).......only gixxer riders ride with their only helmet attached to the side.

 

well that or the average street squid who gives us all a bad name. good thing they dont have a long life expectancy. so how do they do it when they live in a helmet law state?

 

i need to check with my dealer i just got my bike a few weeks ago and could find no cables to speak of. the lack of a tool kit also was not a nice surprise. looked under the seat to find the owners manual and a spark plug socket? ok how am i gonna adjust my chain with this? i got tools for at home, but when out riding it smetimes happens to have to tighten the chain. i know i got a great deal on my bike but for the price honda could atleast give me the few tools i need to tighten my chain. and i am glad you posted this as i didnt seem to receive any helmet cables with my bike either.