Wire cable for helmet holder

Martin

Well-known member

UKGSer Subscriber

Joined

Jan 8, 2007

Messages

2,655

Reaction score

39

Location

Glossop

• Apr 17, 2009

• #1

Does anyone know where I can get a couple of wire cables to hook onto the 800GS's helmet holders? My local dealer says they show up as unobtainable on BMW's parts ordering system.

Thanks

 

Timolgra

reformed

UKGSer Subscriber

Joined

Sep 8, 2002

Messages

33,921

Reaction score

7

Location

.....

• Apr 17, 2009

• #2

I see you live in Oxforshire, try getting down to a canal chandlers and buying a piece of cable and crimps

 

notagser

Active member

UKGSer Subscriber

Joined

Jun 21, 2004

Messages

272

Reaction score

10

Location

South Queensferry

• Apr 17, 2009

• #3

Onguard do cables with looped ends:

http://www.feridax.com/productlist/3/3219/Cable Lock.html

http://www.onguardlock.com/?page_id=118

 

Martin

Well-known member

UKGSer Subscriber

Joined

Jan 8, 2007

Messages

2,655

Reaction score

39

Location

Glossop

• Apr 17, 2009

• #4

Thanks for the link, but the cables are all too thick..It needs to be really thin, otherwise the seat can't be fitted back onto the bike when the cable's in use.
The owners manual says a cable is available from BMW. However, the dealer can't order any as they appear to be discontinued!
I usually stuff the helmet in the topbox. However, if anything's left in the box, I have to carry the helmet round with me.
Why don't BMW offer them for sale anymore?

 

notagser

Active member

UKGSer Subscriber

Joined

Jun 21, 2004

Messages

272

Reaction score

10

Location

South Queensferry

• Apr 17, 2009

• #5

I've got one which is 5mm thick, which works on my K1200.
Takes a bit of searching in their catalogue, but it's there on page 23 of 29 on the download version.
I got mine from my local m/c shop.

 

Tim Cullis

Scotland lover

UKGSer Subscriber

Joined

Oct 10, 2004

Messages

3,568

Reaction score

21

Location

Putney, London and the Altiplano de Granada

• May 17, 2009

• #6

B&Q does some cables with locks for £2.99, or a set of three all keyed the same for £7.98. I have a couple permanently attached to the bike so I can lock on helmet, jacket, etc., and when travelling can lock on luggage roll and tyres.

 

Vern

Toy maker

Mod Squad

Moderator

Joined

Jan 3, 2002

Messages

5,406

Reaction score

38

Location

A bit south of Chester

• May 17, 2009

• #7

If you give me a bell on Tuesday,I'll make you a couple.I use 2mm stainless wire for the check straps on my panniers,so that should do

01829 771040 workshop
07905 802663 mobile

 

Martin

Well-known member

UKGSer Subscriber

Joined

Jan 8, 2007

Messages

2,655

Reaction score

39

Location

Glossop

• May 17, 2009

• #8

Thanks for the offer, but BMW customer services put me in touch with a dealer who had one left. I bought it.