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A New Helmet Holder

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FLHTbiker, Sep 10, 2011.

  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I saw this being advertised in the Sept issue of Thunder Press. I can't believe somebody would install something as ugly on their bike as that but hey each to there own. Check it out?

    Windy Wheels Accessories - The Helmet Handler
    FLHTbiker, Sep 10, 2011
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    MountainCruiser Well-Known Member

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    That is terrible ... not sure how it could be even to each his own ....
    MountainCruiser, Sep 10, 2011
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    This is tells the story right here... lol from the FAQ 's:

    "Where can I purchase The Helmet Handler?"

    "The Helmet Handler is currently available at these independently-owned Harley-Davidson dealerships:

    •TBD
    Is your favorite dealer not listed? Ask your dealership to carry The Helmet Handler."

    (No dealers listed!! haha... now everybody be sure to ask your dealer to stock the helmet handler! and keep a straight face while doing it..!!)
    NAILIT, Sep 10, 2011
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I will get right on that!!!:cool::rolleyes:
    JohnnyBiker, Sep 10, 2011
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    Wow. I can't believe someone felt that was worth making or that the person was encouraged by anyone to market that idea.

    If I wear a helmet, I put it on the ground next to my bike. Never been an issue.
    Hot01, Sep 11, 2011
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    Makes me leery of looking at some of Windy Wheels other "accessories". Might be good for a laugh, though!
    joshbob, Sep 11, 2011
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  8. Tomflhrci98

    Tomflhrci98 Active Member

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    It's not so bad. There's a lot you can do with this.
    You could hang flags off em.
    You might get some down force at 60 mph.
    You could hook up Direct TV and maybe get a couple o channels.
    Ifin you lived in Mexico.... a couple o extra seats for the kids...

    Lots o stuff. You guys are so closed minded :roflmao:
    Tomflhrci98, Sep 11, 2011
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    that is some ugly s--t . whats wrong with putting the helmet on the seat when you get off the bike mine fits just fine in my hard bags .
    baggerpaul, Sep 11, 2011
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  10. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I thought they also kind of looked dangerous, especially for a passenger on a softail. I just put mine in the top trunk and lock it up. Harley sells a helmet holder that attaches to the rails either on the hard-bags or I've seen em on the crashbars/engine guards. That works great to. But those things are scary looking. I'm with you Josh makes me wonder about other stuff they might sell.
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    FLHTbiker, Sep 11, 2011
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    :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao: Thanks, I needed a laugh to start this morning!
    Fatboy128, Sep 12, 2011
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    If you guys want to see some funny (read: frivolous) accessories, thumb thru a J.C. Whitney biker catalog. Haven't seen one lately, but I'd bet they have the Helmet Handler. Or something even worse, if that's possible.
    When I rode before, I would either hang the thing off the handlebars or carry it with me whenever I stopped. Speaking of helmets, I remember the controversy (back in the day) when helmet laws were beginning to be enforced. It was the insurance company lobbies that pressured lawmakers to pass those laws. I remember the argument that many high speed accidents that killed a biker were because of broken necks because of the weight of the helmets. Either way (they said), you're gonna die, so why wear one?
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  13. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea, I'll bet they try and sell it to JC Whitney :roflmao:
    As to wearing a helmet, we wore em on our trip just to keep the hot sun from boiling the head.
    FLHTbiker, Sep 12, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I like them, a great place to rest your arm
    while you listen to some riding buddy regale you
    of some boring story for the eleventy seventh time

    Or you could put a beer on one,

    Cut a slot and you have a cigar holder

    How about a burger holder you could put
    your beer on one, and burger on the other
    while having lunch, no more smuges on the tour
    pack lid.

    Even better, they could be stripper stands
    pick up a stripper and have her dancing
    on them,

    Lotsa opportunities

    and they are USA Made...
    hotroadking, Sep 12, 2011
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  15. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Oh :rolleyes:
    FLHTbiker, Sep 12, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Turn um upside down and mount below the bags and they
    are wheelie guards!.

    Used to set my helmet down on the ground to cover
    in shade, then I noticed the number of people/things
    that whizz on the ground anywhere (bums, drunks, animals)
    as well as the stuff that comes off cars, trucks, garbage trucks etc.
    that pretty much ended that trend for me.

    Then went to putting it on the shifter side, if you
    put one on a brake pedal on a hot bike and it shifts
    you can melt the helmet, so that's not good

    Hung it on the bars, but they fill up nicely when
    a surprise rain storm pops up...

    Seats are ok, used to put over the speedo on the tank
    but that was with the heritage, your choices are limited.

    Lotta helmets would get stolen here at bikeweek,
    kids, drunks, thieves....

    So now I have a locking tour pack, perfect.. LOL
    hotroadking, Sep 12, 2011
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  17. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    looks like a small table at a bar,,,,,,,,somethin to set your beverage on...........
    chucktx, Sep 12, 2011
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  18. cowboy

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    That thing looks like it belongs on a shoe shine stand :)
    cowboy, Sep 12, 2011
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