What do you do with your helmet? - Ducati.ms

Activator · Jul 30th, 2009, 9:21 am

I'm trying to use my Hyper for daily errands - 45 mpg compared to my MDX's 16 (around town) is good... plus it's so much more fun to ride!

The biggest deterrence for me is that I have to carry my helmet around! I almost dropped it yesterday trying to get money out of my wallet at Subway...

I don't really want to leave it on the bike unless I'm running in for literally a second - like at the Post Office. But carrying it around Home Depot is a drag.

I've been looking at backpacks that have helmet storage. Found a few that have a "parachute" type contraption off the back that will hold the helmet without losing interior space. But I'm not too crazy about the "pregnant back" look with the helmet sticking out so far!

Joe Rocket makes a nice looking pack with an "integrated" helmet pocket that brings the helmet inside the pack. You lose some interior space, but I'm just looking at this for local errands.

What you YOU guys do? Which packs work best? I'd want something fairly small/light. ie: not really for a weekend trip.

Hypremotard · Jul 30th, 2009, 10:05 am

I use the bike daily for work around Manhattan. I have the Coretech tail bag which is fantastic. I keep the cover in it all the time and when I park the bike the cover comes out and the helmut goes in. I should try fitting the full face helmut in the bag but I dont see it being a problem. The bag was $63 bucks at newenough.com http://www.newenoughhp.com/luggage/t..._tail_bag.html

I posted a picture some time back in a luggage discussion on here. The bag is expandable too so I used it for a weekend trip with 2 days clothing. I just ordered the matching saddle bags.

Caidly · Jul 30th, 2009, 10:32 am

I leave the helmet on the bars and run a Targus computer lock through it.

Not perfect, but a good deterrent. And, the cable fits in my pocket.

Activator · Jul 30th, 2009, 10:59 am

I have a Touratech tailbag that fits the Hyper perfectly and I love it, but the full face doesn't quite fit... especially if there's anything else in there.

The lock idea is on the radar... I hate to leave the lid out there in the sun. Maybe the PacSafe helmet bag which has a slash-proof mesh net inside a waterproof cover that locks to the bike?

I found this Bags-Connection backpack. Perfect size/look with a nicely integrated helmet holder, but I can't find a USA dealer (some places cary Bags-Connection stuff, but not the backpacks...)

http://bagsconnection.com/biker_ruck...Black_15L.html

Going on a reconnaissance mission today to some local bike stores the see what they've got.

maloneysforever · Jul 30th, 2009, 11:09 am

I use a bicycle combination lock that I bought from Home Depot and it works perfect. It stays in my tail bag when I am not using it.

Caidly · Jul 30th, 2009, 11:12 am

Joe Rocket Blaster Back Pack
Overview

The only pack you will find with more high-tech features than the BLASTER BACKPACK from JOE ROCKET, is probably hanging on a hook in a space station somewhere. Constructed of wind/water resistant 1000 DENIER nylon, it features a molded EVA clamshell helmet storage compartment, compression straps for reduced turbulence, a removable cell phone pocket and audio ready system for your MP3 player. For the utmost in comfort, this pack features adjustable shoulder, chest, and waist straps, with raised EVA back pads for cool air circulation between the backpack and rider.

Site: http://www.joerocket.com/catalog/ind...aster_Backpack

$99

Jeff4510 · Jul 30th, 2009, 11:22 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTarna

I leave the helmet on the bars and run a Targus computer lock through it.

Not perfect, but a good deterrent. And, the cable fits in my pocket.

I do the same thing with an older bicycle lock (very similar). I actually wrap the lock around the bars for transport and then put the helmet over the handguard and lock it with the lock part showing so anyone that looks will see it's "locked".

I have been doing this for 2 years with no problems. If someone wanted it a pair of dikes could cut it easily but who carries those around and if they did they are getting it anyways.

Activator · Jul 30th, 2009, 12:05 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTarna

Joe Rocket Blaster Back Pack

Yeah, that's the one I mentioned in my 1st post.

I read somewhere that it's really LONG, and hits the back of the helmet. I'm hoping when I get out to the the shops later today they will have one I can see in person.

I found a site where I can get the Bags-Connection pack from England.

http://www.motohaus.com/acatalog/Backpacks.html

I'm also looking at the Oakley "Tool Pouch 3.0", which has an integrated bicycle helmet holder which looks like it'll expand enough to fit a FF helmet.

http://oakley.com/catalog/products/t...h-3-0-backpack

And Alpinestars has the "Tech Aero Backpack" which looks sleek, and has a helmet holder...

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...k--641539.html

Decisions, decisions!

MarksFriggin · Jul 30th, 2009, 12:16 pm

I usually just carry my helmet but I do have this Icon bag that has a helmet carrier that just rolls up and stores in the bottom of the bag. It's pretty small too.

http://www.rideicon.com/product_deta...y=1981&id=7897

Activator · Jul 30th, 2009, 12:28 pm

That actually looks cool... I like that the helmet is slung underneath the pack. But it's a "magnetic tank bag". How comfortable is it as a backpack-while-riding? The straps look like they are plain nylon webbing...