2nd Helmet Lock? - Need Measurements from 78 750

[Sam 78 GS750]

So I'm having a crack in my frame repaired (see this thread:http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?246809-Is-my-frame-toast-!) and dropped it off today.

After dropping it off, I thought about how annoying it is that I can't lock up my passenger's helmet when I'm out 2-up... Why not have him weld on a 2nd tab under the seat while he's got the frame?

Would someone with a '78 GS750E be able to help me out with some measurements?

I'd need a measurement from the existing helmet hook under the seat to a spot that would be hidden/out of the way when not in use, and that wouldn't interfere with anything like the seat closing, etc. but be far enough away from the existing hook that 2 full face helmets would fit next to each other...

Thanks in advance!

 

[Big T]

Can't help you with measurements, but I've always been able to get both helmets on the hook. Just turn the 2nd one over

 

[kerrfunk]

I made a little tether for my helmet(s). I'll post a picture later (I'm not home right now)

 

[kerrfunk]

Here's my little 1/16" cable tether. I twist it into a little pretzel when it's not in use.

 

[hannibal]

Do you let your helmet touch the pipe?! No one's ever said it, but I always thought the heat could damage the helmet somehow. Am I just being paranoid?

 

[kerrfunk]

Do you let your helmet touch the pipe?! No one's ever said it, but I always thought the heat could damage the helmet somehow. Am I just being paranoid?

Generally no, I don't. It's pretty easy to prop it on the footrest. I don't think the heat would damage the helmet. Maybe if it melted it'd damage the pipe, though

 

[Sam 78 GS750]

I have the kind where it's just a metal hook on the frame that's locked and unlocked by the seat lock... Maybe I can rig up something similar though