Motorcycle helmet?

I'm 15 1/2(old enough to get a full bike licence in SC) and I'm planing on getting my first bike in a couple of weeks and the bike is a v-strom 650 or 1000 (don't try to change my mind on that) I like to go clubing on saturdays and was wondering what to do with my helmet while dancing. And, yes my town has a club for 13-17 year olds.

Would I just give it to the club people to hold for me or chain it to my bike(ya stupid) or just not bring one cause SC dosen't require helmets while riding but I know that is stupid to ride without one, I'm just putting the idea out.

Please don't address the fact I'm 15.... an a 1/2, lol! My parents are fine with me getting it and I have taken the motorcycle training class with my parents so they know how safe it is if you know how to ride. I have 20 hours riding time during the day and at night. so my age is not a issue. I am paying for the bike, the insurance, and the gas though bikes use alot less gas then a car, which I have a car too just

incase it's raining, way to cold, have to drive alot of people,or have to bring somthing heavey somewear

Just lock it to the bike. Don't listen to morons that tell you to "ride without a helmet and save yourself worrying about it. The choice is yours. Considering your age and lack of experience you might want to use a helmet for a while, at least, until you get comfortable riding, put some miles under your belt and turn 18." Always wear a helmet. It will most likely save your life, or save you from spending the rest of your life as a vegetable.

Locking it to the bike isn't stupid. I've only had one strap cut in 18 years. You could always bring it inside. It's like any other question, you won't know until you ask them. Good idea, and they probably will.

BTW, that was very well worded. Glad your parents are on board.

I never lock my helmet to my bike, but where i live there a lot of bikes and it's not unusual to see a helmet freely hanging from a motorcycle. I'm not worried it'll get stolen. If YOU are worried about it though, a good bike lock should do the trick. Just thread it through the face of your full face helmet (you WILL wear a full face helmet, right?) and lock it to your frame or something sturdy like that.

Wear your helmet no matter what! I had a brother who died while riding a motorcycle because he was not wearing a helmet. That did not discourage me though. I still ride my Bandit 1200, CB400 and DT125 - with a helmet (and other protective gear) on always.

I'm sure public places like clubs have some sort of baggage check-in facility.

dude you have balls. i'm 27 and weigh 140kg. i just got my licence and even i'm too chicken to get a big bike just yet. i've got a nsr250 and i'm lookin at a bros400.
i'd lock the helmet to the bike. i saw special helmet bags last week that have some sort of mesh inside them. it's near impossible to cut and its waterproof.
yeah don't ride without a helmet mate, even if it does look cool.
don't let anyone rag about your age, look at casey stoner.
good on you bloke

ps i'm using the wifeys profile

Good question mate, well written. You get my votes for maturity to enter the bike world.

All I can do is pass on what I have experienced in the past. I have had some clubs and bars etc that will gladly take your helmet, jacket and the rest of your gear, that makes it easy!!!

I have also had places that will take all but wouldnt even let me enter with the helmet. When questioned I was told my helmet was seen as a possible weapon for hitting people with - go figure!!!!, they are going to take it off me anyhow.

Be prepared to go either way, one tip I will give ya, from me learning the hard way is: Be prepared to lock your helmet to your bike. Also be prepared for the weather to turn bad when your inside (as I didnt!!!!). I now have a plastic shopping bag stuffed in one of the pockets of my bike jacket. Looks stupid but when I do lock helmet to bike and the weather could change - I just slip the bag over the helmet. Nothing worse than riding with a wet helmet.

Cheers mate and safe riding.

Most riders I know, myself included, just lock it to the bike. Ther are things like trick bar-ends and license plate frames that have locks but you can also use a small bicycle cable-lock. The advantage of a long enough cable lock is you can also secure a jacket to the bike using the same cable.

If you are worried about rain getting your lid wet then wrap it in a plastic bag.

I have a full face helmet, and usually use the helmet lock on the side of the motorcycle. Sometimes I've put a bicycle cable lock through the face, and locked it to the handlebars (which had the crosspiece, so this was possible).

My advice to you is 2 things:

1. Use a helmet bag and check your helmet in at the coat check or,

2. Get a Givi case that will hold a full sized helmet. Solves 4 problems- carrying around your helmet, remembering to pick it up from coat check, a good place to put stuff while traveling (not your jacket), and is LOCKABLE.

You can either get a helmet lock and lock it to your bike or ride without a helmet and save yourself worrying about it. The choice is yours. Considering your age and lack of experience you might want to use a helmet for a while, at least, until you get comfortable riding, put some miles under your belt and turn 18.