carrying a passenger helmet

[catch2otwo]

hey guys,

im meeting up with some friends for a ride this weekend and one of them has my girl's helmet. do i have to get some fancy contraption to strap it to the bike or is there some trick to doing this? bike is an 07 tuono. thanks

[greenmonster]

Depends in part on if your bike has a one of those metal hooks to strap the helmet to. I have it on mine, but it lets the helmet hang so low that it touches the can, no matter how tight I pull the chin strap. I tried hanging it from one of the grab rails, but it looked as though it would flop all over the place, plus it would scuff the paint. So, I do one of two things...I either use a bungee net to strap it down over the pillion seat, or I put it in my tank bag, which is an expandable Marsee brand, and the helmet fits nicely. Either way works. I dont know what attachment hardware your Tuono has, if any, but try the net and see how that goes.

[catch2otwo]

thanks green. the back end of the t doesnt look to have any attachment points for a bungee net. ill have to take the seat off to make sure. if i cant find anyting i could strap it to my backpack.

[greenmonster]

Is transporting your g/f's helmet a one-time thing this weekend? If so, yeah, use the backpack, if it'll stay snug. Over the years, Ive had to carry a second helmet a number of times. So, if you think you may be doing this again, def. look into the net if you dont have any attachment hardware on your bike.

Found this Tuono forum site....maybe you can get answers here:
Aprilia Tuono

[The Snowman]

If you have hooks for nets and seat bags, get a seat net ant net the helmet down.

Something like this (best is if you have something to loop the bunjee around so you can remove the hooks and not damage your paint):

[greenmonster]

Thanks for posting the pic, Chuck...yep, that's exactly the type of bungee net I was referring to...plus, it has those little plastic caps covering the ends of the hooks to prevent any paint scratching. Cedric-any luck finding attachment points?

[catch2otwo]

eh its pretty smooth on the tail, the only thing i really see working for an attachment point would be where the passenger pegs bolt to the subframe. i guess those nets seem cheap enough i could try one out. it looks useful for other stuff too.

[OreoGaborio]

bike is an 07 tuono. thanks

whatwhatWHAT???

When did this happen?


BTW, if you wanna borrow my gigantic tank bag (straps, non magnetic) you're welcome to do so. I can fit Jenni's Jacket AND helmet in there... it starts out at "pretty big" and expands to "friggin huge"

[The Snowman]

it starts out at "pretty big" and expands to "friggin huge"

Don't you mean GINORMOUS? That friggin thing is HUGE!!

[a13x]

For shorter jaunts I've slung the 2nd helmet over my arm. You stick your arm thru the main opening of the helmet then out the faceshield opening and push it up by your elbow.

[Ericthejet]

Cargo net, all bungee type with 6 hooks.
Place helmet on rear portion of seat, bungee down,never lost anything yet.

[Ericthejet]

http://www.discount-trailers.com/images2/cargo-net.jpg

[keeena]

Another option. My buddy fell for the ad and bought one...hot chick does it every time.
HelmetBra Holds Any Helmet To Your Passenger Seat

Cargo net is more versatile.

[KillBill]

So, no mo Shiver????

[patricia929]

whatwhatWHAT???

When did this happen?

Very early Saturday morning.

Welcome to the cool kid's club Cedric

[RandyO]

hey guys,

im meeting up with some friends for a ride this weekend and one of them has my girl's helmet.

so he's not going to be returning your girl? what do your need the helmet for

[catch2otwo]

So, no mo Shiver????

yep

Very early Saturday morning.

Welcome to the cool kid's club Cedric

i think you forgot to give me the cool kid's club patch?

so he's not going to be returning your girl? what do your need the helmet for

i just want the helmet. its a suomy.

[bigred875]

take the rear seat off, bungee the helmet to the seat...put seat back on...try not to kick it getting on and off lol

[Crash Dummy Denno]

hey catch, bring a bag as well for all her clothes she's left on my floor - your girl's a mess when she sleeps over here...

[catch2otwo]

hey catch, bring a bag as well for all her clothes she's left on my floor - your girl's a mess when she sleeps over here...

sorry denno, i appologize for the mess. been trying to get her to pick up her shit. guess you cant teach an old dog new tricks.