helmet hangers
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helmet hangers
Just curious to see if any of you actually use the helmet hanger wires on your bikes. It seems to put the helmet in an area that causes scratches if the wind blows and moves the helmet at all. I only use it when I ride to work cause thats when I wear my old helmet that I dont care about (got it free with the bike), when I just go riding and wear my nice helmet i carry it with me if i stop
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RE: helmet hangers
i don't use mine at all - never once. i saw how it was supposed to work and just nixed the idea because of inevidable scratches (over time) to the rear plastic, and how the helmet just dangles in teh breeze as you mentioned. i either leave my helmet on the seat for quick stops, or take it with me for longer ones. i bought a backpack that has a helmet holder/pocket/i don't know what to call it, and that's pretty convenient for when i need to walk around and don't want to carry it in my hand.
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it's the ogio no drag backpack. it has a pocket for an mp3 player, pocket for hydration pack, pocket for laptop computer, pocket for shoes, pocket for notebook/daily planner, pockets (2) for work shoes (one shoe on each side), a few smaller pockets, + the pocket/hood for the helmet...etc. i paid too much for mine because i bought it at the dealership with a 10% discount (retails for $150), but you can pick them up elsewhere for much cheaper. i have personally seen them as low as $95 on ebay brand new, but the lowest right now is $120/obo (throw out a number and see what they counter at).
they don't hold a whole heck of alot inside them (lots of pockets for different things, but not enough room for everything at the same time - if that makes sense), but they are very comfortable at speed (i've had mine on going pretty damn fast, let alone around twisties) and very easy to adjust when carrying extra weight in them. i have another backpack that carries WAY more than this one, but this one is just too comfortable, therefore, i wear it all the time.
here is a link to the backpack: http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=164
they don't hold a whole heck of alot inside them (lots of pockets for different things, but not enough room for everything at the same time - if that makes sense), but they are very comfortable at speed (i've had mine on going pretty damn fast, let alone around twisties) and very easy to adjust when carrying extra weight in them. i have another backpack that carries WAY more than this one, but this one is just too comfortable, therefore, i wear it all the time.
here is a link to the backpack: http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=164
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RE: helmet hangers
I just put my D-ring around my seat clip and snap the seat on over it. I was pretty disappointed to see that poor excuse for a helmet holder. Honda dropped the ball on that. I wish I could find an after market option, what I'm doing now is working but it would be nice to have one for each side.
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RE: helmet hangers
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it's the ogio no drag backpack. it has a pocket for an mp3 player, pocket for hydration pack, pocket for laptop computer, pocket for shoes, pocket for notebook/daily planner, pockets (2) for work shoes (one shoe on each side), a few smaller pockets, + the pocket/hood for the helmet...etc. i paid too much for mine because i bought it at the dealership with a 10% discount (retails for $150), but you can pick them up elsewhere for much cheaper. i have personally seen them as low as $95 on ebay brand new, but the lowest right now is $120/obo (throw out a number and see what they counter at).
they don't hold a whole heck of alot inside them (lots of pockets for different things, but not enough room for everything at the same time - if that makes sense), but they are very comfortable at speed (i've had mine on going pretty damn fast, let alone around twisties) and very easy to adjust when carrying extra weight in them. i have another backpack that carries WAY more than this one, but this one is just too comfortable, therefore, i wear it all the time.
here is a link to the backpack: http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=164
it's the ogio no drag backpack. it has a pocket for an mp3 player, pocket for hydration pack, pocket for laptop computer, pocket for shoes, pocket for notebook/daily planner, pockets (2) for work shoes (one shoe on each side), a few smaller pockets, + the pocket/hood for the helmet...etc. i paid too much for mine because i bought it at the dealership with a 10% discount (retails for $150), but you can pick them up elsewhere for much cheaper. i have personally seen them as low as $95 on ebay brand new, but the lowest right now is $120/obo (throw out a number and see what they counter at).
they don't hold a whole heck of alot inside them (lots of pockets for different things, but not enough room for everything at the same time - if that makes sense), but they are very comfortable at speed (i've had mine on going pretty damn fast, let alone around twisties) and very easy to adjust when carrying extra weight in them. i have another backpack that carries WAY more than this one, but this one is just too comfortable, therefore, i wear it all the time.
here is a link to the backpack: http://www.ogio.com/product.php?product=164
