I moved my helmet lock, better location

[Ryanneal]

Factory position has helmet resting on pipes. Not good when hot. So, I moved it to my back rack.... And I ordered a second one for the other side so I can lock 2 helmets easily for my sweetie...


Old position mounted to the frame plate







New position




Does anyone know if the new lock I ordered OEM from dealer is universal to all ignition keys, or i presume I will get a new key, or have to re-key to match current key. Dealer didn't know.

 

[NHVmaxpower]

Never knew we had helmet locks on our bikes at least mine dont..

 

[Traumahawk]

Mine does....Ive just never used it...

 

[NHVmaxpower]

where are they located the link ryaneal posted dont work

 

[dannymax]

On the short verticle frame section just behind the left side cover. Not all bikes have them for some reason....:confused2:

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

Left side of bike, by the side cover I think. You will need to re-do the tumblers to match your existing key. Not too bad of a job to do, but there are a lot of small tumblers and springs in there. A locksmith can hook you up, or maybe Ed (Custommax) will chime in.....he does it for a living!

 

[NHVmaxpower]

Thats messed up I dont have any.

 

[Traumahawk]

Thats messed up I dont have any.

Well you could find 1....Hell...Ryanneal has 2...lol

 

[mckzx9]

I use mine all the time. I wish there was 2. I wonder why they all don't have them?

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

Yamaha used this same lock on most of their bikes for quite a while, so getting one from a junk yard or flea bay is pretty easy if you want one. Does your bike have the threaded mounting hole Wayne?

 

[Tex85]

Just had me looking all over my Vmax for a helmet lock, looks like no luck. Normally I just leave it sitting on the Sissy bar or take it in with me.

Looks like it might be added to my project list and the placement of Ryaneal's seems to be ideal instead of near the front left scoop where it was initially.

 

[06VMAXIMUS]

Wasn't initially by the front scoop....its by the left side panel. Directly below your left butt cheek, and back a little

 

[Ryanneal]

Hope it works now. Stock location.

 

[NHVmaxpower]

Yamaha used this same lock on most of their bikes for quite a while, so getting one from a junk yard or flea bay is pretty easy if you want one. Does your bike have the threaded mounting hole Wayne?

Not that I can tell. Don't look like there were ever any n I painted frame over winter n didn't see this lock you speak of.

 

[Tex85]

Wasn't initially by the front scoop....its by the left side panel. Directly below your left butt cheek, and back a little

Ahhh, I misread. Either way it looks like mine is without it at this point.

 

[Ryanneal]

Well you could find 1....Hell...Ryanneal has 2...lol

Rock and roll dudes !!!!!!!! Haaaaa

 

[m-cman]

They were added sometime during the model run. Don't remember what year. Terrible location. I never use mine because of helmet resting on muffler. If you have a 4 into 1 then you are ok. No muffler on the left side. :biglaugh:

 

[tothemax93]

I have a 93 and Don't have one.

 

[AtlasMax]

My 97 has one...

 

[rusty]

They were added sometime during the model run. Don't remember what year. Terrible location. I never use mine because of helmet resting on muffler. If you have a 4 into 1 then you are ok. No muffler on the left side. :biglaugh:

Yep, terrible location. I have to waite for my pipe to cool down before I can lock it up. Or Have a melted helmet when I got back to my bike:confused2: