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Farkles, Gear & Accessories => Farkles and Gear General Section => Topic started by: StinkyPete on August 31, 2016, 09:18:17 AM

Title: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: StinkyPete on August 31, 2016, 09:18:17 AM
Inspired by PC and NavGirl's clever helmet hooks which are on a bar under the top-box, I've fabricated by own.   Thanks PC for the inspiration.
The helmet D-Rings hook over the tabs, and a lock can be fitted through the hole in the tab.   It's neat, secure and convenient.   
Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: Shiney on August 31, 2016, 11:15:51 AM
Inspired by PC and NavGirl's clever helmet hooks which are on a bar under the top-box, I've fabricated by own.   Thanks PC for the inspiration.
The helmet D-Rings hook over the tabs, and a lock can be fitted through the hole in the tab.   It's neat, secure and convenient.

Awesome work mate, it looks very professional :thumbsup
Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: ppopeye on August 31, 2016, 11:55:35 AM
It looks great. What a good idea.
Are you going to patent it and go into business???


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Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: Biggles on August 31, 2016, 12:04:02 PM
I gather it needs loose padlocks for the holes.  Since you've made such a professional looking bar and mount, why not have an integrated locking mechanism that is fixed and key operated?  I'm sure Bunnings would have such a device- perhaps an adaptable window lock or somesuch. Saves having padlocks rattling around requiring locating and two-handed operation.

Got to admire the spacer tubes, precise bolt length and nylock nuts.     :thumbs
Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: West Aussie Glen on August 31, 2016, 05:12:44 PM
I gather it needs loose padlocks for the holes.  Since you've made such a professional looking bar and mount, why not have an integrated locking mechanism that is fixed and key operated?  I'm sure Bunnings would have such a device- perhaps an adaptable window lock or somesuch. Saves having padlocks rattling around requiring locating and two-handed operation.



There are a few locks on ebay that remind me of the Wing helmet locks. I plan on fitting something similar to the ST

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-2016-Motorcycle-Helmet-Lock-For-CG125-Honda-Dio-Parts-Practical-Accessory-/331887561872?hash=item4d460a4c90:g:20IAAOSwRQlXgHLO (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-2016-Motorcycle-Helmet-Lock-For-CG125-Honda-Dio-Parts-Practical-Accessory-/331887561872?hash=item4d460a4c90:g:20IAAOSwRQlXgHLO)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-ZH125-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Helmet-Lock-For-Honda-Dio-Parts-SUZUKI-GW250-/331904061374?hash=item4d47060fbe:g:GCEAAOSwt-9XgHds (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-ZH125-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Helmet-Lock-For-Honda-Dio-Parts-SUZUKI-GW250-/331904061374?hash=item4d47060fbe:g:GCEAAOSwt-9XgHds)



Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: richo on August 31, 2016, 06:35:12 PM
 :clap. Very neat looking job Pete.  Are you taking orders?   
Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: ST2UP on August 31, 2016, 07:06:13 PM
Nice one Pete  :-++

Helmet Lock, Aerial mounts, LED brake light mount are all variations on the design....


I can see a back yard business growing to a small business......to be floated on the stock exchange, and power boats on the French Riviera and dinner with the Trump family  :nahnah


Cheers
Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: tj189 on August 31, 2016, 08:30:33 PM
great looking job there Pete :thumbs
Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: Biggles on August 31, 2016, 10:51:56 PM

I can see a back yard business growing to a small business......to be floated on the stock exchange, and power boats on the French Riviera and dinner with the Trump family  :nahnah


Had me interested right up to the last two words.
Ruined it!!
Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: Gadget on September 01, 2016, 07:13:40 AM
Great job Pete.

Like ST2UP, I'd be expanding it to CB antenna mounts and LED stop/tail and indicators.

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Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: StinkyPete on September 01, 2016, 08:22:21 AM
Thanks for the feedback.  :thumb
The catalyst for making this was that Chris struggles to fasten her helmet strap around the pillion side grips, so I needed a conveniently accessible spot to put two helmets.   I'm happy with the simple design, as I like my farkles to be functional with low visual impact on the overall appearance of the bike.   However, with any MkII, I would consider the suggestion of incorporating a pair of lockable helmet hooks.
Title: Re: ST1300 Helmet Hanger
Post by: West Aussie Glen on September 22, 2016, 02:26:23 PM
Pete you stirred me into action.
I have been thinking about the bar under my top box option for a while and have some lights ready for it so when I found these:-

http://japan.webike.net/products/20522872.html (http://japan.webike.net/products/20522872.html)

I ordered 2 to go with the bar and lights.
When they arrived I had another look at how to mount them and thought this would be quicker than waiting for me to get round to making a bar.

(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l535/West_Aussie_Glen/ST1300/DSC04373C.jpg) (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/West_Aussie_Glen/media/ST1300/DSC04373C.jpg.html)


Only slight disappointing thinking about them is that they are not keyed alike.