OK...since the screws are security screws, and once I mount this thing it would be impossible to remove (short of drilling the screws), here's the question (for a stock, other than windshield and sissy bar, 2006 883 Custom).

I purchased a "Universal Helmet Lock" (this is a "genuine" Harley part) from the local dealer, it is designed to be mounted on a round bar. I had assumed (and think I read on the Harley parts site) that it would mount to the frame.. but, the only place I found a fit in terms of diameter is on the handlebar.

Is there any reason not to mount this on the left handle bar between the grip and the center post? It doesn't seem that it would be in the way of anything, and wouldn't hit the tank when the bars are turned all the way to the left.

Thanks in advance for helping me not screw this up.

 

i say go for it make sure you do not catch any wires

 

Get some regular screws and test fit it first.

 

diablo.. heh...that did come to me shortly after I posted this.... sometimes the obvious is just too obvious

 

Just return the helmet lock, and sit the stupid helmet on the seat, or the bars. Unless you have a $500 helmet, who's gonna want it?? And even then, the folks that want a $500 helmet want it to fit perfectly.

 

I just hang mine on the right mirror. If you need to lock it get a small $8 master padlock and run it through the helmet D rings and around the mirror stem. If someone wants it bad enough they can have it.

 

When I had a Sissy bar, I simply mounted 1/2, the business half, of the Helmet lock to one of the Side Plates. I chose the Lowside so Helmet didn't hang over the Pipes. Had to drill a couple holes but that was no big deal.

 

******, interesting idea, I like that...... any thought as to if drilling holes in the sissy bar weakened it? I would hate for the wife to lean back on it and have the darn thing break off!

 

I drilled the holes in the Side Plate, not the Sissy Bar itself, and the holes need only be some thing like 1/8" diameter, I got a pic somehwere if I can find it

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mounted mine on the engine guard