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    1100EZ helmet lock

    Couldn't figure out where to put this, but does anyone have difficulty with the helmet lock?

    One will open with a tug, even when it's "locked", but that's not my main issue. I have trouble reaching the clasp ring(s) on my helmet around the latch bar, and then snapping it locked.

    Could the chin strap on the double ring side of modern helmets be longer than on my antique lid?

    Once I do have it locked, I unfold the rear foot peg to support the helmet, but it's a real bitch to get it locked.
    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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    #2
    I open the visor and reach through from the inside.
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    1983 GS1100ES (Bought July 2014)
    1983 GS1100E (Bought July 2014)
    1985 GS700ES (Bought June 2015) Sold
    On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand
    All Other Ground is Sinking Sand

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      #3
      Just tried it - seems easier.

      Thanks for the great tip!
      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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        #4
        I use an extension made for helmets. They're about 7 bucks for two. It's like a "t" you put through the buckle and has a hole at the end to go in the latch. I also made one (for my busa) using steel cable a washer and two cable clamps. Once done I used heat shrink tubing so there is no sharp pointed things to scratch the helmet. Both work very well. As for the lock it's self if it's like the one on the rest of the gs bikes they are very easy to clean and rebuild. That might help with the side that a good tug will release.

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          #5
          I have one on all my bikes

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            #6
            Would it be possible to see a picture of such a device?

            Thanks much.
            1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

            2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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              #7
              Originally posted by jhonjony
              Helcap offers wide range of DOT approved Cap Helmets for riders. Order today & enjoy the ride with safety & style....
              Umm yeah right safe....
              sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
              1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
              2015 CAN AM RTS


              Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.

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                #8
                Those helmets don't work if you leave them home...image.jpg
                1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                  #9
                  She musta been really ****ed at yuh!! Looks like a decent Beating!!

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