How/where do you securely put your helmet on the panigale?

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WWiinngg

Joined Apr 2019
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Sydney
(I just picked up a new 959 but this'll apply to both 959 and 1299)

When you don't wanna hold your helmet whilst ducking into the shops to grab a few things, how do you securely put your helmet on the bike?

On my old bikes I hooked the helmet chin strap D-rings under the key-removable seat then clipped the seat back in to keep it nicely locked up, but there's nowhere under the rear 959 seat to do this :(
 
if the helmet is expensive and you can't afford to lose it and you are in a questionable location, you should secure the helmet with your hand.

as a last resort, i will use a cable lock but put the helmet on the ground tucked away so no one can see it from afar but beware of heat from the bike.

but honestly, i would never leave my helmet behind; i would rather not go where i am going.
 
I either leave mine on the bike tank or take it in to where ever I am going, but my Reevu helmet is not a highly desirable helmet, and plus I just assume someone needs it more than I do if they take a super used helmet, I'll chance a single ride home sans helmet for the convenience, and grab one of my other helmets for the next ride.. Do not think I am ok with someone stealing my helmet, I would be pissed, but its a good reason to get a new helmet..
 
there is no location.

I went and bought a D ring set from home depot that is used for picture frames and drilled it in.

Unfortunately, Ducati didnt think of including that :(
 
I won’t leave my helmet anywhere, I’ll carry it with me. I won’t even park my 1299 somewhere if it’s out of my eye sight.
 
I take my helmet with me and then use it as a basket when i go shopping.

Then i stuff everything in my jacket and look absurdly overweight on the way home.
Never big silly things.

But still.
 
Do a search I posted some pics on how to hang the helmet on your bike securely.
 
I found a couple of things but this forum doesn't let me post pics - it says it needs a moderators approval - anyone know what I need to do to post pics/links?

Anyways, for the time being you gotta use your imagination or google it:

Sato racing Front clipon lock looks ok.
Sato racing rear pegs look like you'll come back to a freshly roasted helmet.
Random combination carabiner looks ok but I reckon it'll be be cumbersome.

Any other ideas?
 
I use a gun lock. It's perfect.

Small and fits in a pocket or backpack. Locks the helmet through the chin guard on to the foot peg.
Keeps it off the ground too.

Sold in the US to fit through the slide of a handgun, I'm in the UK and got one from ebay from a paintball shop.
 
The helmet fits perfectly over the instrument covers and top yoke. The radius of the front screen is approximately the same/a bit bigger than the helmet, so it fits perfectly. It doesen't fall and you could lock it in place if you want.
 
I just hang it on the mirror. Been lucky so far but my bike is always visible from where I’m standing. I also carry a chain lock with me so I can put it through the chin guard and around the rear pegs
 

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