My 59 cent helmet hook

[Old Guy]

I don't like just setting the helmet on the saddle and hoping it doesn't get blown or knocked off, and the handlebar end hangers let the helmet contact the paint job. So I went to Home Depot and found this. OK, I had to buy two for $1.18, but I've still got one left over for another project

Of course it's not secure, but I can still use the cable for that. This is just to use while pumping gas, etc.

 

[BkerChuck]

I might just be stopping at the hardware store on my way home.

 

[RadioHowie]

You're gonna rip yer 'nads off on that thing!

OUCH!!

 

[Old Guy]

I might just be stopping at the hardware store on my way home.

It's actually one of these in 3/16" shortened and made into a hook with a hacksaw. A little dressing up with a file, a couple of washers and nuts, and it's a helmet hook.

You're gonna rip yer 'nads off on that thing!
OUCH!!

If I'm riding along with my 'nads near the license plate, I probably don't deserve them

 

[lnewlf]

I hang mine on the mirror

 

[RadioHowie]

Why would you hang yer 'nads on the mirror???? :finger:

Isn't it a hassle to get 'em outta yer wife's purse????

 

[gixxerjasen]

You take your helmet off to pump gas???

 

[Old Guy]

You take your helmet off to pump gas???

Yes.

 

[lnewlf]

Why would you hang yer 'nads on the mirror????

Isn't it a hassle to get 'em outta yer wife's purse????

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Nah, she [obviously] has a big purse..

 

[Fred W]

You take your helmet off to pump gas???

Yes.

If you had some mountain bike bar ends you could just hang your hat on one of them!

 

[Old Guy]

You take your helmet off to pump gas???

Yes.

If you had some mountain bike bar ends you could just hang your hat on one of them!

You almost got me. I had to think about that a few seconds

Anyway, I'd definitely do that, but then the helmet could contact a painted surface.

 

[timk]

Looks like your helmet is very close to hot pipes. See Helmet Pegs for your clutch and brake levers..

 

[Old Guy]

Looks like your helmet is very close to hot pipes. See Helmet Pegs for your clutch and brake levers..

Not as close as it looks in the picture. On the sidestand, the helmet hangs about centered between them and 8 or 9 inches back.

See post to Fred. I just don't see how hanging them from the bar ends would keep it off the paint.

Then there's the part about 59 cents.

 

[gixxerjasen]

Interesting, I ask because my helmet only comes off if I am with a group and we'll be hanging out for a bit. Heck, I get crap because I actually get off my bike to pump gas but with these stubby little legs it's hard to do the whole gas up thing sitting on my bike. Looks like a trick solution for cheap. I like cheap.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Interesting, I ask because my helmet only comes off if I am with a group and we'll be hanging out for a bit...

^^^This.

I bought a dual license plate holder helmet lock for me and the wifey.

Kudos to the OP for sharing with the class. It may be something you try ...or not. But atleast he shared.

 

[Old Guy]

Interesting, I ask because my helmet only comes off if I am with a group and we'll be hanging out for a bit. Heck, I get crap because I actually get off my bike to pump gas but with these stubby little legs it's hard to do the whole gas up thing sitting on my bike. Looks like a trick solution for cheap. I like cheap.

Since the incident in the 80s involving a crotchful of gasoline, I always get off to fill up

Where I live I ride in 90+ degrees often, and when I'm off the bike I often remove the helmet ASAP to get some air to the old noggin. But as you say, the most likely use for the hook will be when stopped with my friends and there's no need to secure the helmet to the bike.

 

[Old Guy]

I bought a dual license plate holder helmet lock for me and the wifey.

I need to look into that. The cable I'm using is a bit of a hassle, but once or twice a day I can deal with it. It sounds like your solution would be more convenient.

 

[gixxerjasen]

Where I live I ride in 90+ degrees often, and when I'm off the bike I often remove the helmet ASAP to get some air to the old noggin. But as you say, the most likely use for the hook will be when stopped with my friends and there's no need to secure the helmet to the bike.

I get ya, you'll notice I'm in Dallas so I know the hot weather. Usually I'm gassing up as quick as possible in the summer to get moving again and have air flow. Removing and putting the helmet on takes extra time. Oh yea, and the only thing nastier than wearing a soggy sweaty helmet is putting it back on after your head has dried off. YUCK!

Crotch full of gasoline? Yea, I think I'll keep getting off the bike to fuel up.

 

[luvtoride]

Gone are the days of putting your helmet on the mirror stalk? That's where mine always goes... secure enough to never be blown off or hit the ground because of it.

PS... forgot to mention... no extra cost.