【KIJIMA】Helmet Lock Review
Better to have it than not to have it.
[How is it used?
I bought a used Kawasaki Ninja 250SL. Since about 10 years ago, more and more models do not have an OEM helmet holder that can be locked with a key as Standard Equipment, especially for Global Strategy cars.
I don't know if it's true or not, but I asked someone in the Motorcycle industry at the time. In some countries, when a helmet is stolen from a vehicle that has a helmet holder as Standard Equipment (it is said that a helmet can be stolen even by cutting the chinstrap part), the person who says, "The helmet is stolen from the helmet holder that the Manufacturer has as Standard Equipment, so it's the MotorcycleManufacturer's fault! MotorcycleManufacturer is to blame because the helmet was stolen from the manufacturer's standard helmet holder! You must pay for it! (I heard that the helmet was stolen from the manufacturer's standard helmet holder, so it is the MotorcycleManufacturer's fault! I am not sure of the authenticity of the story, but it was strangely convincing.
So, we've got a Kawasaki Ninja250SL. There is a claw under the tandem seat to hook the helmet to, but it's not very useful." It was a substitute.
So, KIJIMA's Helmet lock, the helmet lock (Holder) that was a common feature of the bi's from the 1980's to 2000's, will be reproduced.
Was the one you received as per Image?
The product was just like the old YamahaOEM-like shape and just like Image.
How was your experience with it?
The location of the unit is well thought out to avoid any sense of incongruity with the recent lean design of motorcycles, and it is set in an easy-to-use position.
According to an employee at KIJIMA's booth at one of the Motorcycle shows We have a lot of meetings with each Motorcycle. I have heard stories of hardship.
[Points to note]
None in particular, follow the included Instruction Manual for installation for proper installation and use.
How did it compare to other products?
There is another helmet lock lineup for Ninja 250SL, but the mount part is original, but the lock part is the same shape as KIJIMA's product (and the price is about 3 times more expensive)... To be honest, it is not a purchase target.
Other items that would be helpful
Point and hang of installation
As mentioned above, if you follow the Instruction Manual for installation and install it properly, it will be installed as the manufacturer expects, so read it carefully and install it properly.
[ITEMS TO BUY TOGETHER
A waterproof bag to store the Helmet in case of weather changes during use would avoid flooding of the interior in case of emergency.
[Opinions and requests to Manufacturer
If the OEM key of the motorcycle can be used to open and close the helmet lock, it would reduce the number of keys I have to carry around. I would be very grateful if there is a service to change the Cylinder of Helmet lock and use it with one key.
Responses
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It didn't fit.
I bought it because WeBig says it fits New Model from 2023,
Could not install.
I checked KIJIMA's Homepage and it was 2023 - not compliant,
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Helmet lock
Installation is easy
Even at touring destinations, it was inconvenient to remove the Seat and put on the Helmet NORMALSpec. so it became convenient.
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In OEMHelmet holder
I have not been able to install it yet because the weather has been rainy on my vacation since I purchased it, but as far as I have checked Reviewetc., I think it is a highly satisfactory product.
Since the OEMHolder cannot reach the Helmet's Holder...
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It's perfect
We had a Dealer install it on a BMW R1250R in 2023!
The labor cost was 1,650 yen.
Very useful.
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It is easy to install.。
You only need one Hexagonal Wrench to install it, just apply Screw lock and tighten it. I always buy helmet locks from this manufacturer because they are inexpensive and the quality is very good. View detail