ST1300 Helmet Hanger

[StinkyPete]

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.   

[Shiney]

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

[ppopeye]

It looks great. What a good idea.
Are you going to patent it and go into business???


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[Biggles]

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.     

[West Aussie Glen]

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-ZH125-Motorcycle-Motorbike-Helmet-Lock-For-Honda-Dio-Parts-SUZUKI-GW250-/331904061374?hash=item4d47060fbe:g:GCEAAOSwt-9XgHds

[richo]

 . Very neat looking job Pete.  Are you taking orders?   

[ST2UP]

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 


Cheers

[tj189]

great looking job there Pete

[Biggles]

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 

Had me interested right up to the last two words.
Ruined it!!

[Gadget]

Great job Pete.

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

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[StinkyPete]

Thanks for the feedback. 
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.

[West Aussie Glen]

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

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.




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