suggestions for carrying spare helmet?

[tristantumble]

i tried to secure my spare helmet to my m695, to the little things that protrudes out of the frame right behind the side panels, but i felt it still hung too low and touched my exhaust (at stock height). Any suggestions where to put the spare helmet on my bike?

[Spidey]

Get a spider bungee net and strap it to your passenger seat.  If you strap it to the cowl, put something underneath it so that it doesn't scratch the cowl. 



Some other options:  I often attach a spare to the straps on the outside of my messenger bag.  The Shoei helmet sacks that come with the helmet can be worn as a backpack.  I've done that on occasion too.  You can also buy a moto-specific backpack that will carry a helmet.   Alternatively, you can have your passenger wear it.   

P.S.  The "things" are called grab handles.

[Jarvicious]

Get a spider bungee net and strap it to your passenger seat.  If you strap it to the cowl, put something underneath it so that it doesn't scratch the cowl. 

+1  Or (not that everyone has one lying around) I used the small cargo net that came with my 07 Caravan work van.  It took a little rigging to get it settled, but it works like a charm.  I've had it at highway speeds for hours, through the twisties, you  name it. 

[jasaretta]

I have one of these and love it.

[DucDodgers]

aside from bungee or some kind bag (tank or back) I can't see how else you could carry it. Maybe sitting on it?

[He Man]

i like to use a person. its a good reason to make them come home with ya. 

[Popeye the Sailor]

i like to use a person. its a good reason to make them come home with ya. 

Preferably a person who matches the duc. Light, curvy, and nimble, possibly with aftermarket cans.

[JTMOTO]

I have one of these and love it.

Is that the Tumi?

[theducatikid]

Preferably a person who matches the duc. Light, curvy, and nimble, possibly with aftermarket cans.

 

The spider bungees are is probably the best/cheapest way to go.  Great for a lot of things, not just a helmet.  I strap my cold temps gear (zip on pants and a sweatshirt, warmer gloves) on the passenger seat on a regular basis as it is usually about 40 degrees in the am on the way to work and 75-90 in the afternoon when I ride home.  I've strapped on a 2 gal. gas can, a laptop, and even a 18 pack of 

[RavnMonster]

aside from bungee or some kind bag (tank or back) I can't see how else you could carry it. Maybe sitting on it?

LOL  sit on it

[jasaretta]

Is that the Tumi?

Yes it is - sorry for the delayed answer

[Pip]

Buy a pretty girl. They hold helmets very well.

[Goat_Herder]

Preferably a person who matches the duc. Light, curvy, and nimble, possibly with aftermarket cans.

that person would also be loud and is an attention whore when out in the public.  Expensive to keep around and even more expensive to buy accessary for...  LOL

[DW]

that person would also be loud and is an attention whore when out in the public.  Expensive to keep around and even more expensive to buy accessary for...  LOL

That is why when buying used you should look for one with the accessories already installed...
 
Lightly used is best, but hard to find.  More typically the ones on the market have been crashed or otherwise innappropriately modified. 

[redxblack]

This lightly used idea intrigues me, but I'm afraid of maintenance issues that may have gone unaddressed for a long time. I'd give'r the once over, but checking the fluids hints at a commitment I wouldn't be ready to make.