Quick Release Buckle for Chin Strap

AtlantaDave · 06-09-2007

I don't know about you, but I've always hated it that I have to remove my gloves to thread my chin strap on or to undo it. I found this chin strap buckle for less than $8 and it works GREAT!

Just clip it to secure the strap and then depress the 2 tabs to release the strap. VERY secure with metal to metal contact.

Now, I can gear up and with my gloves on, I can quickly secure my chin strap.

Online store:
Echo Quick Release Helmet Buckle - Echo

rjshaw7 · 06-09-2007

Looks good, have seen them before but never used one.

Lattimer · 06-09-2007

I don't have that exact one, but I have quick releases on all of my helmets. They really make life alot easier.

Turtle47 · 06-09-2007

Yep, they are great til ya get your fatty neck skin caught in one. That'll put a blood blister on ya in a heartbeat. I know from experience, and the 2 times I did it, the buckle didn't want to release right away, and I had to fumble with it for a few seconds. Trust me, it felt like minutes instead of seconds. I laugh to myself now, but it was'nt a bit funny then. So be careful out there.

Wild Rice · 06-09-2007

I have them on all of my helmets. Just pull them away from your neck when you clip them... and you won't catch any 'unruly' skin in the clasp. They're great... safe... and easy to use. Also... the ability to clip the end into the slot provided keeps it from flapping 'in the wind'. Enjoy and Ride Safe

*jukief* · 06-09-2007

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to order one.

N3FOLN3FOL · 06-10-2007

I will order one too. Thanks for the info.

RichLockyer · 06-10-2007

Got 'em on all of my street and offroad lids. They're great.

NJRider · 06-10-2007

My order is in!

yourkillinme · 06-10-2007

"they are great til ya get your fatty neck skin caught in one"

So does this mean Turtle has a Turkey neck?

Yourkillinme

Slowride · 06-10-2007

I wouldn't have a helmet w/o one.

**2WheelFun** · 06-10-2007

My full face has one and I like it.

Ruger · 06-11-2007

Kawa dealer here sells them for $6.95 and because I bought my bike from him he knocks off another 10%! Sweet. I have 2 already, going to get another one soon.

Crystalship1 · 06-11-2007

It's the only one worth having. There are some cheapie all plastic ones out there that I wouldn't trust for a second.

The Vol-can · 06-11-2007

OR, you can buy a Nolan helmet which comes with quick release buckles, but at a slightly higher retail cost than $6.95...

06-09-2007	#1 (permalink)
AtlantaDave Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 615	Quick Release Buckle for Chin Strap I don't know about you, but I've always hated it that I have to remove my gloves to thread my chin strap on or to undo it. I found this chin strap buckle for less than $8 and it works GREAT! Just clip it to secure the strap and then depress the 2 tabs to release the strap. VERY secure with metal to metal contact. Now, I can gear up and with my gloves on, I can quickly secure my chin strap. Online store: Echo Quick Release Helmet Buckle - Echo __________________ 2006 Vulcan 900 Classic Peace...through SUPERIOR firepower

06-09-2007	#2 (permalink)
rjshaw7 Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: May 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 117	Looks good, have seen them before but never used one. __________________ Bobcat VROC #9236 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 2006 Vulcan 900 "Lucille" Candy Fire Red

06-09-2007	#3 (permalink)
Lattimer Giant Biker BTK Expert Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mount Royal, NJ Posts: 1,239	I don't have that exact one, but I have quick releases on all of my helmets. They really make life alot easier. __________________ Shawn Lattimer '06 Silver V2K Classic VROC #22980 ROG #464 http://www.shawnlattimer.com

06-09-2007	#5 (permalink)
Wild Rice ATFAB BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: S.E. Mass Posts: 98	I have them on all of my helmets. Just pull them away from your neck when you clip them... and you won't catch any 'unruly' skin in the clasp. They're great... safe... and easy to use. Also... the ability to clip the end into the slot provided keeps it from flapping 'in the wind'. Enjoy and Ride Safe __________________ VROC #22261 http://www.CruiserCustomizing.com/FranklinBiker

06-09-2007	#6 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 18,145	Thanks for the tip. I'm going to order one. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

06-09-2007	#4 (permalink)
Turtle47 Hoosier Vet BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 170	Yep, they are great til ya get your fatty neck skin caught in one. That'll put a blood blister on ya in a heartbeat. I know from experience, and the 2 times I did it, the buckle didn't want to release right away, and I had to fumble with it for a few seconds. Trust me, it felt like minutes instead of seconds. I laugh to myself now, but it was'nt a bit funny then. So be careful out there.

06-10-2007	#7 (permalink)
N3FOLN3FOL Needs A Real Job BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 2,380	Quick Release Strap I will order one too. Thanks for the info. __________________ '06 Vulcan 900LT (previous ride) '07 Yamaha Venture (Love this bike) Keep riding!

06-10-2007	#8 (permalink)
RichLockyer Patriot Guardian Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 20,103	Got 'em on all of my street and offroad lids. They're great. __________________ - Rich 2006 1600 Classic Member CORVA, BRC Patriot Guard Rider

06-10-2007	#9 (permalink)
NJRider Made It To Second Gear BTK Beginner Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 99	My order is in!

06-10-2007	#10 (permalink)
yourkillinme Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 33	"they are great til ya get your fatty neck skin caught in one" So does this mean Turtle has a Turkey neck? Yourkillinme

06-10-2007	#11 (permalink)
Slowride Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 337	I wouldn't have a helmet w/o one. __________________ Willis "If you don't make dust, you eat dust"

06-10-2007	#12 (permalink)
2WheelFun the "fun old" guy Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Albion, Washington "Pacific Northwest" Posts: 30,372	My full face has one and I like it. __________________ *KING KAHUNA* *2007 V2K LT* ****PICS** 2007 Brute Force 650i **PICS** I love the smell of SeaFoam in the morning**

06-11-2007	#13 (permalink)
Ruger Poser Proud® Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,454	Kawa dealer here sells them for $6.95 and because I bought my bike from him he knocks off another 10%! Sweet. I have 2 already, going to get another one soon. __________________ 2006 VN900 Classic The best car safety device is a rear-view mirror with a cop in it. - Dudley Moore

06-11-2007	#14 (permalink)
Crystalship1 Forum Supporter Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 557	It's the only one worth having. There are some cheapie all plastic ones out there that I wouldn't trust for a second. __________________ *"You need a license to fish, a permit for a gun, but ANYONE* can be a parent"!!!**

06-11-2007	#15 (permalink)
The Vol-can Ride Safe = Ride Often Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 1,754	OR, you can buy a Nolan helmet which comes with quick release buckles, but at a slightly higher retail cost than $6.95... __________________ 2005 Vulcan 800 Classic Love Those Mods!

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