2-Up Helmet Idea

[Jesse T]

Hello everyone,

So I was tossing an idea around in my head and wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem and/or a solution.

I just bought a new helmet and I want to make sure it stays in excellent condition.

From time to time when riding with my g/f, mostly in city driving, she accidently 'taps' the back of my helmet with hers.

On my old helmet this didn't bother me too much but now I want to be prepared for next summer.

I was thinking about epoxying a piece of rubber on the front of her helmet to avoid any damage to my new one...what do you think?

 

[SnyderJ21]

What about buying a Ipad screen cover and applying that to where your helmet gets bumped to prevent scratches? Little less noticeable than rubber but then you might not want to mess with a new helmet... Just giving ya an idea

 

[2004xb12s]

Even a piece of a cheap tank protector would work...Or maybe a small piece of clear grip pad. Like stomp grip or something. Just a small clear piece to prevent scratching and rub marks.

 

[ct1200]

Longer braking distance?
Smoother clutch action?

Remember she doesn't have any grips to hold on to, to steady her upper body.

 

[dave_xb12r]

My g/f did that we she first started riding on the back. She doesn't anymore. But when it was happening, I was thinking the same thing.

 

[Jesse T]

Yeah it's less often now that she's had more seat time, but you know how it goes, some ****** pulls out in front of you and bam you gotta hit the brakes hard [down]

I like the clear protector idea though, I think I'll give that a try [up] In fact maybe even a piece of automotive clearbra cause it's pretty thick!

 

[sledhead007]

get her neck muscles stronger... only one was she can do that [up] hahahah sorry had too

 

[GOduc]

Or quit worrying about the helmets and trade her for a more experienced tank skank!

 

[Kid1620]

Have her put a hand on the airbox to steady herself under braking but that requires her to pay some attention which she should be doing anyway.

 

[Alfatango1]

What if she's hitting your helmet with her face shield and not the top of her helmet? Would you stick a rubber pad on her face shield?

 

[uly luigi]

I think he was saying to put some clear protector to the back of "his" helmet, not the front of the GF's

 

[Alfatango1]

I think he was saying to put some clear protector to the back of "his" helmet, not the front of the GF's

I was thinking about epoxying a piece of rubber on the front of her helmet to avoid any damage to my new one...what do you think?

This is what I read.

 

[v_twinsam]

I know it's kind of an expensive option but how about her getting her own bike? It solved the same issue and my wife and i had. It worked so well that we rode more often because she really liked to ride. it would make me laugh though when after a while being off the back the first time i go from 1st to 2nd "thunk" and we both laugh. I like the screen protector idea but get the iphone protector smaller cheaper and really how big are the areas that are making contact.

 

[anrkizm95]

there are exercises your g/f can do to strengthen her neck and they are fun for you too

 

[sledhead007]

^^^ my point i made eariler

 

[DustyXB]

I have my girl brace herself on the airbox. She hit the back of mine once. She learned not to let it happen twice.

 

[Jesse T]

You guys are crackin me up!

Yes, I was originally just thinking about the very front of her helmet like just below the chin vent. You guys know how little space there is on the back of a Lightning. Something on the back of mine will work too!

That way the occasional smack on the back of the helmet won't scratch my new lid.

 

[FlaXB9R]

Get married then you will eventually end up taking off the rear pegs ( for looks of course ) and you will get your free time to your self to ride [up] . At least that was my theory

These wern't bad idea's either

get her neck muscles stronger... only one was she can do that hahahah sorry had too

there are exercises your g/f can do to strengthen her neck and they are fun for you too

 

[xtremelow]

I just bought my fiance her own bike no need to worry about the helmet deal there.

 

[thumpin1203]

there are exercises your g/f can do to strengthen her neck and they are fun for you too

LOLOLOLOL!