The BEST Place To Put Your Helmet

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@DavidslvPT]

Nice tip for helmet on the mirror, will use it next time. I’ve been using the gloves as padding under the helmet

[@lodwill4007]

Why put my gloves and gloves in spit??? On the ground is stupid

[@tonykartracer8032]

I've dropped my helmet a few times....... I suppose it runs in the family since my mom dropped me on my head a few times as a baby.

[@ashminjayson3978]

😂😂😂

[@alexanderi7332]

Lol good one

[@BeyondTheLineProductions]

Hopefully at the same spot so you won't feel a difference

[@CharlesAlexanderJr]

I think we may be related. I just dropped my phone laughing 🤣

[@billkear6674]

Proof you cannot ever take that comment back. My daughter is still convinced I dropped her on her head. Helmet off the seat though, true.

[@JarodARed]

This guy should be federally accredited. If you want to learn things not taught anywhere else, this is ur guy. The little things he covers, the things most dont think about, like storing a helmet, parking in a parking spot and etc helps so much!!

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@MalleusMalefica]

Usually I just smash mine on the floor and walkaway. Learned so much from this video. Thank you Eddie!

[@maigepresents5840]

Its amazing how skilled you need to be to turn a 30sec video into a 5 minute ramble...

[@MotoJitsu]

All the information is good if you're a new riders, which is obviously who this is for...and who makes 30 second videos?

[@bartholomewlyons]

@@sonofagalwayman6553 😄😄😄

[@no_special_person]

Eh

[@no_special_person]

He made some good points I wouldn't of thought of. It's often bad to assume the worst of ppl

[@gradientO]

He listened! Newer videos are short (around 1-2 minutes) love it

[@fuchsia4326]

I was just waiting for him to mention his trunk the whole time

[@MotoJitsu]

No way jose

[@AshishKumar-fc7qm]

Your name,..lol

[@corneilcorneil]

His OWN trunk? 😅😅😅

[@seanviper99]

whats wrong with his trunk, there are plastic versions available

[@MrPavePaws]

Just like J-LO, he's got junk in his trunk.

[@timothycoyne5874]

Great suggestion! When stopped for rest or a snack I usually hang my helmet from the chin bar on the right/throttle grip. With the bike on the side stand and the bars turned to the left, the right grip is further up in the air, so there’s no way the helmet will just slide off, plus the front brake lever is just a little in the way to provide some resistance, too. It can even work with some bar end mirrors.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@Toecutter12]

I do the same, always works well. Just purchased a small lock with a cable, just wrap it around the chin bar and handle bars and now nobody's walking away with it either.

[@gsfdriller]

Good video. Thanks. I never put my helmet on the ground due to a bad experience with an ants invasion. Usually keep it with me. Just to add, 2 times when doing some spirited riding on my Z1000SX I lost power completely when the kill switch clicked off. After the 2nd time I finally worked it out. It was my helmet when sat on the front of the tank knocked the switch into a kind of balanced mid position while I was moving the bike around. The second time,that switch very nearly got me killed. I still put my helmet on the tank when I'm nearby but check that switch every time before I go. I never forget a near death experience. Been a few.

[@MotoJitsu]

wow!

[@Gideon_Judges6]

Make a habit to positively engage your engine kill switch during your startup process. MSF teaches FINE-C.

[@stephenalbert9576]

You are my most watched trainer. I think you have a great way of putting things over without being condescending . Works well for us English people. Keep it up great videos and thanks a lot.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome Stephen!

[@sagg10]

I use a bicycle lock thru the sleeve of my jacket and helmet locked to the bike. Good to go

[@MotoJitsu]

When would you do that? Do you leave your jacket and helmet outside if you go to lunch?

[@dogsnmotorcycles]

I've locked my helmet and jacket with a coiled bicycle cable lock and have then put a cover on the bike to keep it out of sight. I prefer to bring my gear with me if at all possible, because I wouldn't ride home without a helmet. Replacing helmet and jacket would cost way more than $1,000. I recently added a locking top case that can hold it all, but I still prefer to take it with me.

[@sagg10]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun I went to the beach and only have room for my pants and boots in my trunk so that would be one reason to leave the rest locked up. Who wants sandy gear would rather take the risk of some idiot with cutters looking for gear which I think is low in this situation

[@MotoJitsu]

Interesting, I don't think I would ever go to the beach on a motorcycle.

[@sagg10]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun Brother, we only have three months here in Canada for biking and beaching so the two must be combined. Lol

[@Scootir185]

My issue with leaving my helmet on a peg is that I’ve melted straps as they flop onto a hot exhaust. Not the best solution. And I like the mirror idea right up to the point where my bikes have bar ends. In the end it’s a bike/environmental sketch factor calculation for the rider IMHO. I’m waiting for a helmet that folds up into my collar like in Iron Man. Awesome content MJ! Keep up the strong work!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks :)

[@snowcatxx87]

I don’t wear a helmet

[@MotoJitsu]

Well you got around that one.

[@SkriLLex22525]

@snowcat how you doing

[@creator0203]

snowcat haha. I’m in Idaho with no helmet law. It’s funny how I always wear my helmet on my S1000RR and KLR705 but never on my cruiser. I don’t even have an exclamation for that except for the cool factor I guess

[@karan.k]

Don't get to inspired by Indian riders lol

[@chinnaraob]

I think you learnt that in hyderabad 😜😜

[@ralphcantrell3214]

True story... I had been riding for well over 20 years when I decided to splurge and bought my first "premium" helmet. It was one of the most expensive Shoei helmets available at the time, and I made sure it matched the color of my current bike - a lightly used but new to me VFR. A month or two later, after a rare week or more without taking a single ride, I reached to grab it off the shelf, and to my absolute horror, there was a humongous, nasty-looking bird's nest in it complete with 3 tiny eggs! Unbeknownst to me, a pair of Carolina wrens had slipped under a sizable gap in my garage door and had then decided to set-up house in my helmet. I had no idea these tiny birds could move that much crap in such a short span of time. This was before removable helmet liners were commonplace, and all I could do was kiss my massive investment goodbye and observe with the wife and kids as the miracle of life played out in our attached garage. I'm proud to report that every egg did hatch, and three little baby birds did leave the nest and find their way under the door and into the yard. Once there, they all disappeared somewhere under Wifey's maze of flowers and boxwood bushes. Hopefully at least a couple of them eventually flew away and raised babies of their own. Afterwards I did try in earnest to salvage the helmet, but failed miserably and was eventually forced to just toss it in the trash. However, I was very successful in replacing that damaged rubber garage door seal I had been ignoring. I also developed a peculiar habit of impulsively closing helmet visors when not in use. Later that same year, I went on a multi-day group ride with about 20 wonderful people, most of whom I didn't know when we departed. A particular fellow came wearing a brand new Arai helmet. It had all the fancy graphics and was claimed to be among the most expensive ones they offered. Everyone stood around gawking at it at the staging area, and all appeared to be green with envy. While passing it around and fielding questions about it, he had even mentioned having major feelings of guilt for splurging on it, but had ultimately decided that he deserved it and ponied up the dough. I had flashbacks of my first high-end helmet and how it had ended so badly just a short while before. And then, on the second day of the ride, at some country store somewhere in the boonies of Appalachia, it happened... As we were taking a rest stop and stretching our legs, another rider, without saying a word to anybody, decided to hop on the man's bike, apparently just to see how it felt. (It was a rare and interesting motorcycle, though not an overly expensive one at the time.) And instantly that beautiful helmet, which had been left teetering on the mirror, fell right off! It landed on its top with a loud and sickening thud, flat on an old and rather jagged, gravel-covered asphalt parking lot, where it then proceeded to roll and bounce down a rather steep incline for about 30 feet before another fellow managed to chase it down and grab it. I happened to be within a few feet of the owner, who was watching from afar, and I distinctly saw a flood of different emotions completely overwhelm him. It started with eyes wide open in disbelief, then progressed to desperation and even nausea before turning to defeat and finally ending in somber acceptance. At that moment I became even more acutely aware of why I was making the trip in my new "economy" helmet. He did eventually steel his resolve though, and even walked over to tell the dude it was okay and to not worry about it. Now that is definitely taking one for the sake of the ride! These things happened more than 25 years ago. I have now been an avid motorcyclist for over 50 years, and to this day that Shoei was my one and only foray into the realm of brutally expensive, high-end helmets, and I absolutely do not worry about such matters in the least.

[@johnpregiato2226]

Great (but heartbreaking) story, I’ve got a similar one. Been riding for 8 years, finally splurged on a brand new bike and bought full leathers, high top boots, the whole 9 yards, originally went with the arai quantum-x in matte black, at the time it was the most expensive bit of kit I bought. Big mistake on the matte if you ever end up dropping it, had white scratches and chips all over it within a couple spills. Then I realized it’s just too heavy for me anyways, so with my chronic neck injuries and chiropractic treatment, I justified getting my dream helmet, the agv pista gp rr in iridium carbon fiber. I didn’t have it for even a month. Me and a buddy were riding, I’m behind him, then a thick piece of heavy duty plastic about 1x1 ft big gets launched from his rear tire like those machines that throw footballs and baseballs for practice. It blasted me in the face scraping and chipping bits of carbon fiber all across the front. My buddy, not realizing how much I had just spent on my DREAM helmet, tells me ah don’t worry you’re gear is supposed to get messed up and rugged that’s what it’s for. I forgave him because he’s such a kind and genuine dude and meant no harm, but it still didn’t sit right with me, I couldn’t rock this helmet looking the way it did. So I bought another one, exactly the same. Talk about feeling guilty for spending too much on your gear lol. But there’s a good/bad ending to the story. Not long after that scrap of plastic molested my agv, I totaled my brand new zx6r but my insurance company reimbursed me almost the entire cost of the helmet ($200 in depreciation on a less than one month old helmet) but hey I’m still happy. Hopefully gonna be back on two wheels soon. Ride safe brother

[@waiatm]

Thank you for sharing that. Im a newer rider in my late twenties. That's a story I might even share, as "Someone I knew..." 😂.

[@georgeyboy8186]

Took me 4 mins to read this but was worth it thanks

[@ralphcantrell3214]

@@johnpregiato2226 By the way... Now, when taking breaks or whatever, I hang my helmet upside down by the neck strap from one of the four footpegs with my gloves tucked inside. I choose which peg to use by assessing the situation based on the particular bike I happen to be riding at the time - ie where the hot pipe is located, the distance from the different pegs to the ground, etc.. This technique damages absolutely nothing, and if the helmet were to still get bumped and fall, it would only have a few inches to gain velocity before impacting the ground. If a particular bike has no acceptable peg to utilize, I will then hang it from the hand grip or mirror stalk by the strap. If I will be away from the bike for any length of time, or if it is particularly windy or whatever, I will go ahead and put it on the bike's helmet lock, and I do keep an extension in the tank bag of bikes that need one. This routine has worked without incident for several decades. It is also comforting to know that any helmet I own is carefully chosen to be safe, comfortable, functional, handsome AND reasonably priced.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

@@waiatm LOL! Feel free to pass on the story, for every word of it really happened.

[@tunit3727]

I'm super confused as to what you are. Streetbike helmet, cruiser leather vest, adventure bike.

[@MotoJitsu]

I’m eclectic and do what I want lol

[@ChristopherNips81]

😂

[@davidgayford]

You mean " Why are you riding a BMW without matching gear ? "

[@nunoflorido582]

​loool, keep on helping, thanks Eddie, you have great skill and I've learnt many things from you, no matter the style (which is personal) I regard your skill and teaching method an inspiration!

[@CoFRTheGamerXxX]

Yeah how dare he not fit into any stereotype.

[@zodspeed]

I put my gloves inside my helmet and hang it on the passenger foot peg, it’s a sport bike so the pegs are high up enough so people don’t kick it

[@NT9K]

When I first got my bike, I used the hook under the passenger seat to lock my helmet. Within the first week of doing that, some low life cut the strap and supposedly tried selling it to someone else in the parking lot while I was shopping. I can't verify the story, but I did see a guy walking into the store with my helmet. Long story short, I got my helmet back, but I learned to always take my gear with me after that.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@splodge57]

I've been riding 45 years and never thought of putting it on the mirror that way. Looks more secure, I'll try it today. Thank you.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@LyraTyrell]

Starts at 3:00 for all those impatient bois

[@MotoJitsu]

lol

[@jrh5544]

Aangler ffs

[@bergmul]

thanks Aangler! Eddie really helps newbies to ride safer but he couldn't get to the point with a gun to his head. Nobody wants to drop their helmet, nobody needs to see bad options. Just show how it's done.

[@MotoJitsu]

Not everyone learns as fast as you. I could make ALL my videos less than one minute but for the vast majority of viewers, it would be a huge disservice to them. If you already know everything, then no need to watch lol

[@bergmul]

Hey Eddie, the comment above was prolly a bit too rough. :) I actually like your videos and think you provide a great service to noob riders like me, hopefully saving a couple of novice lives. I think your style is generally very good, especially for bigger topics like swerve practice and line selection / curving. However, I think this video was a bit of a let down. The lesson 'hang your helmet safely where it can't slide' probably does not warrant a 3 minute introduction like the bigger topics do. Having a long intro with potential (and in this case a bit silly) problems might actually cause people to switch off before the main point -- an undesired effect.

[@kalon360]

Could have been a 5 second video

[@fuzzyfrog5520]

Totally agree

[@normandegeorge6526]

I lock my helmet to the bike. Takes less than a minute, I use a cable lock. A good pair of linesman pliers will probably cut it but it keeps honest people honest and makes a thief carry around tools!

[@diamondheat9]

I am a new rider and I take my gear inside no matter where

[@MotoJitsu]

Smart choice...if you ever get to ride with others you trust and are outside with your bike and you have to run in for a drink...I would suggest putting your helmet like I do through the mirror.

[@The63chicky]

Me too. I trust no one.

[@indigo196799]

37 years of riding, always let my gear and helmet on my bike. I decided to trust everyone. Never got deceived.

[@MotoJitsu]

Lucky

[@indigo196799]

@@MotoJitsu guess I am!

[@paleridernor7444]

Mirrors are quite often dirty with squished bugs, which I don't want inside my helmet. And also, I find some mirrors don't work as well as a helmet rack. AND you risk getting your mirror out of position so you need to adjust it again once you get back on the road. I hate doing that, and it takes the focus away from other important stuff. I always put it in the top case or bring it with me wherever I go. If mirror is clean and I'm staying right next to the bike then I might still put it on the mirror very carefully.

[@MotoJitsu]

Ok, then don't use the technique lol You'd have to hit the mirror pretty hard to make the it move..lol I have never had to readjust mine due to doing this.

[@creator0203]

2 Wheels Bergen I always micro adjust my mirrors every ride so that is a total non issue. If adjusting your mirrors is a problem you’re in too much of a hurry

[@paleridernor7444]

I hate adjusting my mirrors, car seat, steering wheel, rear-view mirror etc. Maybe because I'm picky about adjusting it exactly the way I want it. But I always do it when necessary. So no, I'm usually not in too much of a hurry, I just don't like doing it unnecessarily. I would rather spend that time inspecting oil level, lights, wheels, brakes etc. If you need to micro adjust your mirrors every ride I'd say they might be too loose. I haven't adjusted my mirrors on any of my road bikes for months. They are right where they need to be - probably because I don't hang my helmet on them :D

[@zoomjoo]

@@MotoJitsu he has a good point about bugs though.. especially in a humid place, lots of nats. my mirrors are covered in insect carcasses. i used to put it on the footpeg. I got a nice new helmet and now i'm not sure where to put it.

[@KristianKumpula]

There was one time when I had my helmet on the seat when I pressed the ignition button and I had forgotten that I hadn't left the bike in neutral. As my luck would have it, the visor was open, so when it dropped on the ground as the bike lurched forward, the visor broke off. As my luck would also have it, it was winter and it was snowing, so my eyes were pretty uncomfortable during the trip back home. That's when I learned to never put my helmet in a place where it might fall of from, and have usually locked the helmet's chinstrap around my backpack's chest strap whenever it's not on my head.

[@MotoJitsu]

Dang, tough luck!

[@thaik56]

You didn't have tbe kickstand down? Most bike cut the ignition while it's in gear.

[@KristianKumpula]

@@thaik56 I don't remember the exact circumstances anymore. Back then my winter bike was a BMW G450X, which isn't like most bikes. Meant for racing and wasn't even street legal when it was sold as new. I think the stand had a spring that made it automatically pop back up when it's not pressed against the ground, which would make it unnecessary to kill the ignition when the bike is in gear.

[@donaldmoe3286]

When putting your helmet on the ground in gravel, dirt or grass, be aware that ants or other critters may crawl into the helmet. Also, when alongside a highway, a helmet on the ground next to the bike is a common indicator that the rider needs assistance, which may not be the case. I often lock my helmet to the bike using a combination cable lock from Ace Hardware, looped through the visor opening and around the grab bars.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yup, various tips and tricks depending on your situations and what you're riding on!

[@ziptimeandspace]

I wasn't aware of the helmet on ground=distress convention; thanks. Back in the day in the UK (1980's) I always chained the helmet to the front wheel (back would've been better!) - and being the UK covered in a supermarket carrier bag to protect it from the rain. (Ants aren't a problem as they are swept away by the constant rain ha! ha!

[@dutchmoto750]

Donald Moe Beautiful bike, sir!

[@britbrit88]

Thanks for taking the time to explain this. I am a new rider and haven’t stopped anywhere yet because I don’t know what to do with my gear. But this makes total sense. 🙏🏽

[@robertbennett2642]

I have been riding motorcycles for over 30 yrs, you are never too old to learn. I have dropped a few expensive helmets over this time by not doing simple things like this. Nice tutorial (good advice)you can never get enough. Thanks.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! I’ve seen so many helmets hit the ground...either by regular riders or students!

[@RideWithDanger]

sure beats slamming the helmet on the ground in frustration on where to put it

[@MotoJitsu]

lol

[@trykozmaksym]

hahahahah

[@robocop7477]

Well it can't fall if you put it down in the first place 😂

[@MrFCrank]

I just wear mine into the gas station.They call the cops and i run. JK, I set mine on the sissy bar.

[@MotoJitsu]

Hahahaha

[@7drakkar1]

LOL!!! *

[@youthinasia9523]

People who do that weird me out. Unless it's a half helmet or something like that, it looks suspect. When I used to wear the half helmets I'd go into gas stations and on occasion a 7-11 or liquor store, but once I started wearing full faced helmets I decided that probably wasn't a good idea, especially in a conceal carry or even open carry state, people get nervous and jumpy😬

[@Abhishek-1966]

@@youthinasia9523 here everyone wears helmet up to the station they don't give petrol without it.

[@youthinasia9523]

@@Abhishek-1966 things are a bit different now from when I wrote that comment. Now I wear my helmet into the fuel station because it's easier than taking it off, putting on a mask, then going inside, then taking off the mask and putting the helmet back on.

[@michaelhenry7497]

I hang mine from the chin strap on the throttle side so its away from a heat source and the bike

[@MotoJitsu]

Never heard of that one before...neat!

[@michaelhenry7497]

like you i kinda experimented around and tried to find a way it would stay and that was what i came up with

[@MotoJitsu]

Good idea!

[@michaelhenry7497]

might help somebody out with placement. love yyour vids, get alot of great ideas and tips.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@joshthompson1755]

Good advise! I would only do this if I was in a trustworthy area or on a cloudy day. Being younger when Ingot my first bike, I left mine out in the beating sun for 10 hours at my works’ parking lot. Came off shift to find out the rubber seams around the chin were melted and peeling away.

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@rickconstant6106]

In 50+ years of riding, it's never occurred to me that this is an issue. Here in the UK, there's a simple rule - don't leave anything unsecured if you want it to be there when you come back. If I'm walking away from the bike, I'll either lock helmet and gloves in the top box, or pass the security chain through it and leave it on the seat. If I'm with it, it just goes on the end of the handlebar. Never dropped one yet (except a few times with my head in it, but that's a different story).

[@bodabodaguy3193]

Love you bro, ive been putting alot of good energy out about the grom im going to get in like 3 weeks, really excited still kinda scared but i know that i am capable of learning again, and of course im going to practice like hell! Emergency braking, swerving, low speed counter balance, etc etc. I dont really have anything else that i enjoy so hopefully i will enjoy doing this.

[@MotoJitsu]

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[@bicky210]

I ALWAYS put the helmet just like you did, on the mirror through the visor. It's just common sense. And people could learn a lot from this video. Subbed!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!

[@DomGolby]

We just call it sense these days, nothing common about it anymore!

[@bicky210]

@@DomGolby 😂

[@josephvlcek8216]

If you don't want something to fall on the ground... put it on the ground! Great video! I've always put my helmet on my gloves on the ground exactly as Fast Eddy shows!

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@bootz0409]

Brilliant advice. Simple and no fuss. I don't get embarrassed by carrying my helmut+gloves into a cafe. In fact, in some instances it's a conversation starter which is nice. In any case, best to heed the advice in this vid rather than be sorry. It's a small inconvenience to carry them with you and allows my mind to rest easier. Well done and I appreciate the advice. 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks!

[@robbieoneil5945]

Hey Fast Eddie, I'm glad you liked the bikers riding tip, so here's another one that I just thought of, Have you or someone you know ever gone somewhere & been having a great time only to return to your bike which you may have parked on some soft ground or on the grass & the weight of the bike has speared the side stand straight into the ground & the bike has gone arse over head? (it happens a lot to sports bikes), well here's a little tip to stop that from happening. Get hold of some scrap timber about 3/8th of an inch thick then cut it about 3 or 4 inches square, or you can make it round if you like, & whenever you park your bike on soft ground or grass push it under the side stand so that the stand sits squarely in the middle of it. This will give your side stand a much broader base to sit on & prevent your bike from falling over. While you are riding you can carry this small piece of timber in your jacket pocket or in your backpack, saddlebags,or even put it in with your toolkit. If you can't get hold of some scrap timber there's an even easier way, just get an old aluminium soft drink can or beer can take the ring pull off turn it upside down & stomp on it with your boot until it's flat & you can use that. I've never seen cruisers or touring bikes go over but I have seen it happen to a hell of a lot of sports bikes because of the short straight side stands. I hope this helps the people that this happens to.

[@MotoJitsu]

Yup, happens a bunch. There's things you can buy too that attached to your kickstand or like you said just putting something under it...crushed can, folded up cardboard, etc.

[@Hurdl]

Well. I'll take my helmet down, lay it for seconds on the seat - to take my glasses off. Then the Helmet goes into the Topcase for longer storage. Or I'll take it with me. That was the main reason to buy and mount a topcase. That with the mirror - it is a very great solution and I tried it severell times - but it isn't that great for my usage. But really great video and a really great tip. Lovely greetings from austria, buddy.

[@MotoJitsu]

I have too much stuff in my top case for my helmet to fit now a days lol....thanks for the support of my videos!

[@Hurdl]

you're welcome. - Hey... I'm also a huge fan of practicing as much as I can - when it is enough free time. :) So... you're my hero. I don't like those, who can only ride a straight road with that much speed - just because they have a bigger bike. But when they try to balance it at very slow speed - they all failed and will say: '' I don't bought a bigger bike to ride it at slow speed'' - well.... but in states, which you can filter through the traffic to the stop line at crossings - so... well... :D And it is fun to wave at them, when you are standing at your pegs, just let the bike rolling with no hands. haha. That moment is sooo great. Practice is fun. But all the other riders don't see that.

[@MotoJitsu]

I 100% agree...there are so many who think they're awesome at everything, and I invite them to practice with me. #1 most don't come. #2 if they do, they realize very quickly they're not as good as they think and leave so their ego isn't damaged too much lol

[@Hurdl]

haha. Yes. Thats also my experience with that kind of bikers. Their eyes are sooooo wide opened, when they see me sitting in the side-sattle-position and turn 90 degrees curves on the parking lot. haha. At 15-20kph and second gear haha. Really... I love your videos. Maybe you could chat with Kevin from mcrider. It is also such a great instructor for trainings. Maybe one day you will ride with him. haha. :D

[@MotoJitsu]

I plan on taking a trip there and riding and making a video with him! lol

[@FMTFXE22]

That’s where I put my helmet when I’m going inside somewhere. I wear a non-modular full face helmet. I run a small Gun-Lock cable through the area where my brake or clutch cable enters the handgrip, through the helmet “D” rings on my straps then inside then out and over the open visor area and back to the lock. In essence locking my helmet to my handlebars. It may not stop a determined thief, but it is a deterrent to others.

[@MotoJitsu]

Nice!

[@jasondodd6525]

I clip my KLIM gloves(they clip together) thru the D ring on my helmet and bring it inside..It's to drop or misplace gloves and there not cheap..And then I bring my helmet in because I have no lockable luggage

[@robbieoneil5945]

Hi there I'm from Australia & I've been riding motorcycles for the last 42 years, in that time I've been in various bike clubs & was also a volunteer motorcycle instructor for 11&1/2 years I also make my living on motorcycles, I've been a Postie (mailman) for the last 44 years, in Australia mail is delivered by posties on motorcycles. I've learned a few tricks & tips from fellow Bikers over the years & I'd like to share a couple of them with you now. I've owned a few different brands of motorcycles over the years including a couple of Harleys. If you have a helmet lock on your bike, use it, if not go and buy a good padlock, when you are riding you can lock it onto one of the loops on your jeans or riding pants, when you stop & are going to leave your bike for any length of time put the shackle of the lock through the holes in your front brake disc on your front wheel of your bike then put it through the D rings of your helmet & lock it, this not only locks the helmet onto the bike & saves you from carrying it around with you but also acts as a disc lock & prevents your bike from being stolen. Use light weight gloves that you can fold up & put one in each pocket of your jacket, after a few minutes your won't even notice them in your pockets. On long trips don't wear any underwear, this will prevent you from cutting off circulation to your legs & stop you from getting numbness in your legs & lower torso, don't be embarrassed about having an accident, if it's that bad they'll just cut them off you anyway. I hope these tips are useful & my fellow Bikers out there can use them.

[@MotoJitsu]

Wow great tips!! Thank you!

[@1avidvir1]

Robbie O'Neil x

[@DrumaticPro]

Good video… but, if someone could “accidentally” kick the helmet off of the passenger foot peg, why couldn’t they kick it while it’s next to the bike on the gloves? Asking for a friend 😈

[@d7eemo270]

That is very nice ill try it out definitely, i always struggle on where to put my helmet especially because i ride zx10r so no much space like u here on the GS :( Thanks for the upload 👍🏼.. please don’t feel like not uploading because of small content it’s always helpful for someone out there✨

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks :)

[@max_955]

"THEY SEE ME ROLLIN'..... THEY HATIN'.....!!!!"

[@MotoJitsu]

hahaha

[@Ruthlessbone]

If your gear is stolen then most likely the stealer already know what it's worth. Always be careful!

[@MotoJitsu]

True statement!

[@cantwheelie_rob]

Welp, on the other hand, some people steal just for the hell of it. Some one stole my friends helmet of his bike. He had it locked from the strap. Someone just came by and cut the strap. Don’t know what they were going to do with a now useless helmet. I never leave my helmet...

[@robertlambert4514]

No way?! Where was she sitting that you were able to find her? This blows my mind man. I need to hear the whole story of what happened after you confronted her and what not if you don't mind.

[@fabzrustrider9838]

On your head. Love you man, thank you for being a great teacher.

[@MotoJitsu]

lol Thanks!

[@unknownintruder8335]

Firt time watching your channel and impressed! I'm driving motorcycle almost 15/16 years. And I also learned the way you did.. That's the perfect way actually 👍 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks!! Wait til you see my other videos :)

[@cybertalos]

just make sure when you are ready to leave to check yout mirrors because they tend to move a little and mess the position you had before

[@MotoJitsu]

yes! MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc.

[@nevillegreg1]

I attended an advance riding course many years ago, it was suggested the best place so the helmet doesn't fall and (a ) damage the helmet (b) damage the tank or guard, is to just put the helmet top up, on the ground next to the bike. This is what I still do to this day. When leaving the helmet unattended (eg. going into a cafe, shop, whatever), I use a large carabena to go around a part of the carry rack or crash bar or other part of the bike and feed the helment D-ring into the carabena. I put my cloves inside the helmet, no one really knows they are there. If my wife is with me, I link both helmets with a thin metal cable. In over 35 years, this has worked, no damaged helmet, no damaged bike, no stolen gloves. I suppose there's always a chance that someone will feel inside the helmet and pinch your gloves, but not so far in all those years, suppose out of site, out of mind.

[@MotoJitsu]

We all have our own methods :)

[@consubandon]

"YOU CAN'T FALL OFF THE GROUND."

[@nevillegreg1]

@@consubandon That's exactly what the instructor said. Well done!

[@consubandon]

Ummm... I used to be a riding instructor. (We talk like that.)

[@gwilymhowes6422]

I I also like to put the helmet on the ground next to the bike, as you describe. The only problem I have is I am so tired of all the other riders that come up to me and tell me I shouldn’t do it. Some claim it is unlucky, some just say it is wrong, I don’t know what the problem is. I still do it, but I’m so sick and tired of this nagging.

[@LEXRiderMotovlog]

I put it on my throttle handle bar facing up, never tried through the mirror :)

[@MotoJitsu]

Oh nice...try it out!

[@hairyneil]

I do the same, be tricky with the hand guard dealies though. I've seen folk do this with the mirror but wasn't sure I could trust my mirror not to flop over, probably silly haha

[@JJAhern]

Same on my bike with bar end mirrors.

[@gex_tengokunetworks]

Just take it with your ... no matter what. Period.

[@MotoJitsu]

Ok so if you go to the bathroom and your buddies are outside with the bikes, you take it with you?

[@gex_tengokunetworks]

Sure I will. I can aim without looking! 😳

[@MotoJitsu]

lol ok

[@SportSoulLife]

MotoJitsu who has time to take the helmet off if its just a bathroom break?

[@MotoJitsu]

Every person I've ever seen go into the bathroom lol

[@brianglendenning1632]

I put my helmet over the throttle. Only issue is the right hand chin has a few scratches from that - will put some soft tape on the inside surface of the brake lever. Shove gloves inside the helmet. Neat, tidy and secure.

[@MotoJitsu]

Sweet!

[@bassteamer]

It took a long time to figure out how I got those little nicks on the "jaw" of my Shoei Neotec

[@tracydonato9223]

I thank you very much for your helpful tips. I have a bike back pack and I always take my gear with me.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome!

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

Great option. I use different techniques for different situations. May use top case, or chain to bike, or take gear inside. This is a great new option for my most common parking space. A secure parking garage with cameras and guards and employees who don't want to lose their job. We can leave our gear with the bike so I'll be trying this soon.

[@MotoJitsu]

Exactly! Many variables :)

[@TheJmebe]

Or - how to have your stuff stolen. To avoid this, many bikes have helmet hook under the seat - use this if you don't have a top box / pannier big enough. Bikes that don't have it built in can normally get after market ones, or you can use a length of wire with looped ends, connecting to a padlock under the seat..

[@MotoJitsu]

No kidding...if I go inside, I take my things. If there's friends outside and I just need to run into a gas station, I'll leave it on the mirror.

[@djcuso6174]

That's why I love my hayabusa. Locks under the rear seat, but I do take my gear with me if I plan on being away from my bike for a little while

[@chris_fxlrst]

I hook the D ring through the passenger seat hook & lock the passenger seat down.. only way there getting the helmet is by cutting it off which you would have to be walking around with scissors & even then you just ruined the strap so I doubt ppl would do it lol

[@MotoJitsu]

Seen that a lot too.

[@chris_fxlrst]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun but very informative video I’ll probably try the turn signal one whenever I’m not going too far because I find myself putting it on my seat as well :/

[@mrq1701]

I'm a new rider, so new I haven't ridden on public roads yet. Lol!! I intend to commute to work starting next spring. It's a 25 mile commute. I work in a secure area and I have to place all hand carried items through an x-ray machine. I don't want to carry my helmet and gear. I intend to put Shad cases on my bike. The 36 fit a full face helmet.

[@MotoJitsu]

:)

[@stag.3526]

I like your vids, but if I need to take off my helmet to run into the gas station to grab a Gatorade, I gently set it over my left mirror in the manner you said *not to do (left side mirror since the wheels normally canted to the left, and it's lower down... otherwise, you have this helmet sticking way up in the air for wind or a thief to grab). Most guys I know do the same. I've never seen anyone slam their helmet down onto their mirror like you demonstrated... If they did, I doubt it would hurt the helmet any, but it would obviously screw up your mirror angle every single time. Just sayin.

[@unkindguy88]

your videos are awesome! Good job on bringing stuff that really helps in the real world, very helpful for a newbie rider like me.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're very welcome!! I have another cool video coming later on tonight...how to weave around obstacles and tomorrow will be how to swerve in an emergency!

[@Nceb]

Thank you for your videos. I appreciate the time and knowledge you put into educating new and current riders. I believe there’s always room to learn from other people who are as passionate in the same thing, in this case riding. 🤝

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome...always something to learn...over 350+ videos!

[@VincenzoNero94]

I went to a store the other day. I parked next to a bike and the guy left his helmet gloves on the bikes. and key in the ignition. Dumb af

[@MotoJitsu]

Wow, that's brave..or stupid lol

[@naps3386]

neroknives ...or someone itching for a good fight.

[@cieuxAI]

I put my gloves on my phone and leave gloves phone helmet and key

[@MrJojoskates]

or over insured

[@ggme4682]

jojo fett Just what I was thinking!

[@eric9901]

I am getting my first bike soon. This is my first video I watched of yours. I like how you teach and how you sound clear and confident! Looking forward to watching more motorcycle instructional videos from you!

[@savage22bolt32]

This channel has great info, & I've been riding since 1961.

[@keithmartland6463]

Glad you said about the helmets on mirrors, the ammount of times i seen helmets sticking on mirrors, take your helmet or place it on the foor till you move away, remember if you drop it, you need a new one!

[@chriscs9080]

thats the way i scratched my mirror and my vizor.. not recommended !!!!!!!!!!!

[@MotoJitsu]

How did it hit your visor? lol

[@jasondodd6525]

Its a pain with goggles on my 690 not to scratch them with mirror from the inside but it works if your careful

[@Doubledeepfried]

Thought the same

[@Cruz474]

I just hook it on my passenger peg lol. It's not coming off.

[@MotoJitsu]

lol

[@ralphnapierii1184]

Lol

[@wbharris1031]

lol

[@luiska49]

How about putting it on the ground?

[@MotoJitsu]

I mentioned that....kicked, bugs, etc.

[@luiska49]

@@MotoJitsu yeah i misunderstand thar

[@drzrider3440]

I have unstalled a carabiner on my hand guard right where the aluminum meet the ends of the bar. Where its small enough to hook one on, then when you get off, just hook it to the carabiner and be done. Now i have a lockable carabiner. Works great.

[@rolandrat1691]

WOW, quite a science behind it !! I’ve been riding now for 41 years and can’t say I’ve ever had any problem with figuring out where to leave my helmet 🤔🙄 Glad you’ve got it all figured out, pal 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

Every time I go riding and park where others riders are, not 10 mins goes by and we hear a helmet drop. I guess you're the best rider in the world uh? Must be nice.

[@rolandrat1691]

Why not put in your bread box on the back ? Surely it’d be safe in there ?

[@MotoJitsu]

I have stuff inside there...and I never have a reason to. Either I take it in with me, or I'm right there next to it chatting with others.

[@dillonvillon]

0:22 the only time I have dropped a bike, so far... kicked the stand down like usual, I thought, leaned the bike over and it kept going..... embarrassing as hell...

[@MotoJitsu]

lol happens to all of us!

[@Grim_Beard]

Yep, been there, done that. :-/

[@revdga5911]

Haven't done it yet but came close at the gas station glad I fought it lol

[@AlexA-qx9pn]

I've dropped mine loads mostly because of totally losing all traction when stopping on slick, rain and oil soaked back roads.....on a moped, which is needless to say, wildly innappropriate for those conditions but I'm poor and have to get to work somehow. lowkey that's partly why I got panniers; it's a rental so I can't add frame sliders or any other mods but soft panniers take the blow 80% of the time luckily and being soft nothing gets permanently damaged usually.

[@Johny40Se7en]

Always look at it to check 😋👍

[@joejoe1738]

I bought a backpack that has an attachment for my helmet it’s by Sibatron tactical gear

[@MotoJitsu]

Sweet!

[@zunaidkajee4540]

It is so sad that we live in a world where people touch other people's property like it no deal, and even worse steal it. I live in south africa, and I have to be careful they dont steal it while it's on me. I wished I lived in a middle eastern country like Dubai or saudia, where you can leave your property lying around for literally days, and I guarantee no one will touch it. Another problem I have is everyone asking me how much my bike cost. It's not like they going to offer me to make the payments? I find that very rude. Use Google and find out yourself how much it cost. I hate that in people. Ride safe bud

[@MotoJitsu]

that does suck...at least we can be the example you others to emulate!

[@Oraange_Juice]

My 07 FZ6 has a built on helmet lock on the frame. It uses the same key as my ignition key. Any other bikes like this?

[@MotoJitsu]

but you're not going to lock the helmet while standing next to it are you? That's what this video is addressing.

[@kitfitforpurpose470]

Learned in the army, if something is on the ground it can't fall. Weapons mainly, so many people put their weapons leaning against stuff and it gets bumped gravity kicks in.

[@ZlatanStankovic]

I need 5 minutes of my life back.

[@MotoJitsu]

Just like me replying back to you...dang it!

[@bubacat1108]

Gee are'nt you smart ?

[@MotoJitsu]

Every time I meet up with other riders...within 10 mins of stopping a helmet drops.

[@vermine18]

Saw this video about a year and a half ago and been using the helmet over the mirror trick ever since when fueling. Saved me so many unnecessary drops...

[@RideWithRen]

I hang a small carabiner off my left side mirror, and I hang my helmet on it via the metal buckle. Gloves go inside the helmet. I don't leave them hanging there on public places, for that I have a 5 foot long length of steel cable with a padlock that I can lock helmet, jacket and pants together if needed.

[@MotoJitsu]

Sweet! Whatever works for you!

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks for watching everyone. Check out MotoJitsu.com/shop for my books & new merch :)

[@chrisbauman2562]

After owning my bike for 7 years now,I've learned that the major thing that sucks about them is no storage and no protection against theft. If you pull in for gas and leave your helmet and jacket or gloves anyone can take them. Had it happen before,I was pissed

[@dalegadbois1822]

Thanks for the mirror tip. What jacket are you wearing?

[@ThePwNzclan]

My gloves are smaller more "standard" style of gloves so I unvelcro them and put the brake lever through the slot in the side and reatach the velcro strap. It secures them nice and tight for the bike, that's only when I park it in the garage though, like you said if I'm going to leave my bike unattended everything comes with me, even in a secure parking lot at work

[@lr6474]

im from the uk and the mirror is best as it also keeps the helmet upright incase of rain. for security just use a small compact lock for the helmet and you could leave the gloves inside the helmet. not shore where to put the jacket you should probably just take that wiith you unless you have a box big enough for it.

[@MotoJitsu]

exactly Check out MotoJitsu.com for my new app, books, merch, etc. Thank you for watching!! Share with others :)

[@aotearower6604]

Thanks Captian obvious. And please show some videos of people smashing their helmets onto the mirror like you pretend to do - as if people do that with expensive gear

[@MotoJitsu]

go to any bike meet, you'll hear at least 3 helmets drop.

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

Like the bike.... Long Way Round / Down. @ 1:08 I am saying hang it on the off side wing mirror but put it through the visor works for me.. Or top box or panniers if it fits... I always see quite a few novice / newbies walking around carrying the lid.. All depends where you are too..

[@MotoJitsu]

Very true

[@motolibertydallas2838]

I'm not a noob rider but I still carry my gear with me just in case. I don't want some grubby hands all over my Arai.

[@Keepingitrespectfulmostly.]

@@motolibertydallas2838 Cheers for the update I missed the 6 O' clock news.. :0)

[@tinfore]

I was told by the guy where I bought my ninja that if I simply drop my helmet out of my hands that it's done for. It also states in my manual (Icon Airflite) that it's designed for one and only one impact. So from what you are saying, I should have no worries except scratches? That would be relieving to know. I'll do some research. As for what I do with my helmet, if I'm going into a store I know well I'll just put it on the left side just behind the front wheel. If I'm going into a store and will not be out for a while, I have a short cable lock that I'll attach it to the side of the bike connected to the frame.

[@MotoJitsu]

that's not true..if the outer shell cracks, it's toast...but if you just drop it from waist height or so, it's fine. Unless something is heavy inside of it, then you probably damaged the interior and messed it up. Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤️Check out MotoJitsu.com for the links to my app, books, merch, discounts, etc. 👍🏼

[@BeaverSmashing]

I was surprised when my friend told me that his newer 2017 Yamaha doesn't have a helmet lock. Are they not very common on newer bikes? My 2000 ZR7 has one and I lock it to the D ring, so handy!

[@unclesesi5559]

Hey Eddie, can you do a video about communication systems? Like what is a good setup? which system do you recommend in terms of comfort, range, features, etc...? Also like simple walkie talkie with headset setup VS more expensive full featured comm systems like sena? Thanks :D

[@MotoJitsu]

lol I had a Send before...don't have any now. DanDanTheFireman would be better to ask since has uses them.

[@MrJojoskates]

What jacket are you wearing?

[@MotoJitsu]

Klim...made a whole video about my gear, search through my videos!

[@unionrdr]

My V Star has the helmet lock on the side. But it's made for the old D-ring helmets. Even though it's a 2018? Since I have a new modular full-face helmet, with ratchet strap, I wondered if it would hold putting the front ratchet loop through the lock bar, then put the ratchet trap through the loop made by the lock?

[@AleksandrBiriukov]

Sometimes i turn the wheel to the left all the way (lock position), this way right handle sticks up and allows to securely mount a helmet on it.

[@lowspeed2000]

What gloves are these?

[@MotoJitsu]

www.leeparksdesign.com

[@donpetryna4356]

I put mine on ground on gloves like you demonstrated but on other side of bike in the space created when tire is turned to left. That way no one can walk by and kick it because it is tucked in and protected by front wheel and left side fairing. If going inside for any length of time I take it. $800 helmet and $350 Cardo pack talk black is to much to lose

[@davej3736]

Nolan helmets have slide-and-click chin strap connectors. Easy least quick and secure. I secure mine to the passenger chicken bar and stuff my gloves inside the helmet.

[@MotoJitsu]

Oh nice!

[@creaturecomforts9852]

Do you have a video on how to keep your bike safe from being stoplen when going inside a building on public places? Like locks or any safety features tips?

[@s3hooligan]

On the occasions that I leave my helmet on the bike, I lock he loop under the seat post so that it’s not removable. That works on my sport bike but on my Harley, I haven’t sorted out a way to lock it down yet so I always keep it with me.

[@elcid4593]

Good video. Where did you get that jacket? pretty dope.

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks! I got it at San Diego BMW Motorcycle shop...it's Klim. I made a whole video about the gear I have if you want more specifics.

[@elcid4593]

Fast Eddie’s Motorcycle Fun thanks a lot.

[@MotoJitsu]

You're welcome :)

[@bonsan9059]

Any suggestions for bikers with bar-end mirrors? Thank you in advance

[@D31209]

Just got a bike yesterday. I need to know this. Thanks

[@JP-wq6sb]

Good points. I bought a rear mounted travel case thar holds 2 helmets. I don't have to worry about lugging around helmet(s) and can put a lot of stuff in it, in case I pick something up while I'm out. When I don't have the case mounted i bring my helmet with me. You're right... Why risk having expensive gear stolen?

[@MotoJitsu]

My top case too could hold it if I expand it, but I carry around a bunch of stuff in it :)

[@dave-d]

MotoJitsu is for all riders. Should be compulsory viewing for newbies even but for a mature rider you always throw in something new. Nicely done yet once again. Scraping molten crash helmet off the exhaust is embarrassing! Cheers Eddie.

[@mt09madness]

Yeah I always take it with me, mines carbon fibre so it's not heavy. But if you absolutely have to put it down, turn your handlebars to lock it and place the helmet under the bike between the front wheel and the exhaust. Impossible to kick it when its under there and it can't fall if its already on the ground.

[@TheSethxy]

In most scooters the seat pops up and you have a hook you can latch the helmet to and it allows you to close the seat and lock the helmet safely.