Hello everyone,

I saw the other thread about the 07 1000rr and helmet locks and I wanted to ask the same thing about the 08's. I havent seen anything on my bike that looks like a helmet lock. I guess I could read my manual but then Id have to find it.

Does anyone know if the 08-09 has one?

Thanks in advance.

 

i have the 08 too the helmet lock is under the passenger seat itself

 

it isnt really that difficult. you dont have to read the whole manual, just look at the diagrams with all the basic controls.

its amazing to me how many people dont take time to learn the BASICS of their machine.

 

The helmet hooks leave a lot to be desired.

 

I'll show you my solution:
Go to Lowes and pick up a few things..
cable
cable ferrules
some solid rings
plastic coat

Cut your cable to desired length
slip ferrule over one end about 3 inches down then fold the short end back and insert into the same ferrule. Check it and make sure it slides thru your D rings on your helmet and then crimp it in place use a vice.


Install a ferrule on the other end, fold the cable thru the solid ring and back into the ferrule, pull it tight and crimp in the vice. I made 2 sizes. The short one is for just a helmet. The long one I use to secure the helmet and run thru the sleeve of my jacket and onto the lock.


The Idea is the looped end runs thru the D rings but the solid ring end wont so its secure. Hook the looped end over lock, install seat.



When you get them done, Dip them or paint them with the Plastic dip so they cant scratch your paint or helmet.


Hope that helps!

 

Wow great narrative. Thank you for the help! I guess Im going to lowes later. haha