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I sourced a helmet holder.

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Originally it mounts at the handlebar clamp location, but this is a vintage piece with M6 specifications.

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The key is compact and elegant, and the lettering is nicely done with initials.

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I’ll add a little character to it. When you zig it into place, it sits flush and looks great.

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After much deliberation, I mounted it in the location with the least risk. I apologize that the integration is a bit rough around the edges, but it’s the safe choice.

• The rear fender would need to be cut significantly
• A sturdy, labor-intensive bracket would need to be fabricated
So the more labor and time required, the higher the cost, and if the final result isn’t perfect, it becomes a worst-case scenario.

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It definitely has that installed-on look. I deliberated a lot over whether the opening should face up-down or left-right, but I think up-down is more practical.

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If I move it any further inward, the helmet will contact the wheel. I noticed that most bikes have the helmet holder on the left side, so this feels different.

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There are three ways to use it. First, just as is. The spring is strong, so it shouldn’t sag.

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Extend it and hang the helmet directly.

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Finally, extend the step and hook it on. This method is the most stable.

I thought about making it a hidden-and-retractable helmet holder like the NSR250’s passenger seat, but that would take too much work. For now, please try this first version.

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