Where the heck is the Helmet Lock?

Red Barchetta · 08-08-2008

Okay, maybe I'm just dense (in fact, I know I am dense), but I can't find the helmet lock on my 900 Vulcan Custom. I've never used one before, so I'm not quite sure what I'm looking for. And the instruction manual wasn't of much use.

So where is it, and how do I use it?

Thanks!

McVulcan900 · 08-08-2008

If you lift up the seat you will see a hook on the left hand side of the bike next to the battery box

insolentminx · 08-08-2008

well it's not really a lock.

it's just a hook.

You slide your D ring from your helmet strap onto it and then you put your seat back on and it locks your helmet in place so it looks like this:

Baitis · 08-08-2008

You'll likely need an extension for full face helmets, at least I do. My 3/4 fits ok but not the full.

Sick Tom · 08-08-2008

It will cause your helmet to scratch the side cover.

MrClean · 08-08-2008

Mine never did, but it might depend on what helmet you have. My scorpion has cushions that it was riding on.

mavulcan900 · 08-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by McVulcan900

If you lift up the seat you will see a hook on the left hand side of the bike next to the battery box

Here's a picture of where it is, and what it looks like:
http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/fo...hooknoseat.jpg

When I bought my bike, the dealer forgot to install it. When I went back we looked under the seat of a couple of other bikes, and not all of them had one either. I'm guessing it's an "easy to forget" item when assembling the bike.

Kawabichons · 08-08-2008

This is the one and only item I DO NOT LIKE on my 900LT.

Red Barchetta · 08-08-2008

Awesome, thanks guys so much for the responses and pictures. I'll go see if my bike has one...I wonder if they forgot to install it too, because I would think it'd be hard to miss.

Colorado900 · 08-08-2008

I added an after market lock to my hiway bars next to the frame on the right side. I can lock two full face helmits to it. It is out of the way but very easy to use.

bennylt · 08-08-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colorado900

I added an after market lock to my hiway bars next to the frame on the right side. I can lock two full face helmits to it. It is out of the way but very easy to use.

A picture if possible.

My wife and i use two carabener's (one each) like the ones for key chains, and attach the helmet to the vertical bars on the sissy bar.The helments each sit flat on a saddle bag. That is not a "lock" though, but it does keep them off the ground. and keeps them from hanging or resting on anything hard.

GeeMac · 08-08-2008

I just hang my FF helmet on my handlebar and use a locking cable to attach it to the triple tree. Works just fine and doesn't damage anything.

bigdaddyeo · 08-08-2008

Well I'll be damned... I had no clue what that hook was for

Jimr3 · 08-12-2008

I am also missing my helmet hook on my month old 08 Classic. Never could find it and after looking at the pics on this thread, it's just not there. Back to the dealer! Thanks for the info.

vulcan_mojo_man · 08-12-2008

Nuff Said

hbgregg · 08-12-2008

where are they? in the garage next to the badges and reflectors.

TEMAN62 · 08-12-2008

Helmet Lock... Whats a Helmet Lock?

08-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
Red Barchetta Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 111	Where the heck is the Helmet Lock? Okay, maybe I'm just dense (in fact, I know I am dense), but I can't find the helmet lock on my 900 Vulcan Custom. I've never used one before, so I'm not quite sure what I'm looking for. And the instruction manual wasn't of much use. So where is it, and how do I use it? Thanks!

08-08-2008	#3 (permalink)
insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 3,393	well it's not really a lock. it's just a hook. You slide your D ring from your helmet strap onto it and then you put your seat back on and it locks your helmet in place so it looks like this: __________________ Steve Poser Proud© Custom 900 Custom Pics

08-08-2008	#6 (permalink)
MrClean Way Too Much Free Time BTK Expert Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere near Parkville, Mo. Posts: 1,337	Mine never did, but it might depend on what helmet you have. My scorpion has cushions that it was riding on. __________________ Poser and Proud of it. From Somewhere near Parkville, Mo. William Crane aka MrClean

08-08-2008	#8 (permalink)
Kawabichons Is this thing on? BTK Beginner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 62	This is the one and only item I DO NOT LIKE on my 900LT. __________________ ---------- Scott 07 VN900LT

08-08-2008	#10 (permalink)
Colorado900 Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 221	I added an after market lock to my hiway bars next to the frame on the right side. I can lock two full face helmits to it. It is out of the way but very easy to use. __________________ 06 900LT Red/Black - Cobra Hiway Bars, Phat II's, Memphis lowers, wampus rack, Corbin Seat

08-08-2008	#2 (permalink)
McVulcan900 bigmacholdthefries BTK Beginner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Coast Australia Posts: 51	If you lift up the seat you will see a hook on the left hand side of the bike next to the battery box

08-08-2008	#4 (permalink)
Baitis Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middle River, MD Posts: 189	You'll likely need an extension for full face helmets, at least I do. My 3/4 fits ok but not the full.

08-08-2008	#5 (permalink)
Sick Tom Clutch Cadet BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue Nebr Posts: 377	It will cause your helmet to scratch the side cover.

08-08-2008	#9 (permalink)
Red Barchetta Foil Inspector BTK Beginner Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 111	Awesome, thanks guys so much for the responses and pictures. I'll go see if my bike has one...I wonder if they forgot to install it too, because I would think it'd be hard to miss.

08-08-2008	#12 (permalink)
GeeMac Top Gear Full Throttle BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 306	I just hang my FF helmet on my handlebar and use a locking cable to attach it to the triple tree. Works just fine and doesn't damage anything. __________________ Prometheus swept down from the heavens bringing the gift of fire. Wrong move.

08-08-2008	#13 (permalink)
bigdaddyeo Shut up and ride! BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 228	Well I'll be damned... I had no clue what that hook was for

08-12-2008	#14 (permalink)
Jimr3 Finally Riding Again! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SouthWest Georgia Posts: 13	I am also missing my helmet hook on my month old 08 Classic. Never could find it and after looking at the pics on this thread, it's just not there. Back to the dealer! Thanks for the info.

08-12-2008	#15 (permalink)
vulcan_mojo_man Sierra-Nevada Guy BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grass Valley, CA & Nashville. TN Posts: 463	Useless Nuff Said __________________ Vulcan Mojoman ~~~~~~~

08-12-2008	#16 (permalink)
hbgregg status? don't need it. BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 151	where are they? in the garage next to the badges and reflectors.

08-12-2008	#17 (permalink)
TEMAN62 Cruising In Fourth Gear BTK Intermediate Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.I, New York Posts: 227	Helmet Lock... Whats a Helmet Lock?

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