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    Senior Member broncsrule21's Avatar
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    Are you in agreement that there is no chance of that helmet going in the side bags? A gentleman on the internet told me he saw one fit in person....When I checked out the bike, I didn't have my helmet with me, but I believe there is no way in hell that could happen...anybody have any thoughts on this?
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    Quote Originally Posted by broncsrule21 View Post
    Are you in agreement that there is no chance of that helmet going in the side bags? A gentleman on the internet told me he saw one fit in person....When I checked out the bike, I didn't have my helmet with me, but I believe there is no way in hell that could happen...anybody have any thoughts on this?
    The only head gear that is going to fit in those side bags is a baseball cap.

    My Schuberth C3 Pro XL barely fits into my F6B saddlebags, and often requires multiple attempts to get it to sit in there just right to close the lid. The new Wing has bag openings that are 30% smaller, and the bags themselves are significantly smaller.

    Perhaps a half-helmet would fit in ....?
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    So this thread got me wondering...

    The previous Gold Wings had helmet locks up under the trunk, and the F6B of course has a lock under the left hand rail.
    Where is/are the lock(s) on the new GW and GWT?
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    Just my humble opinion, and due to my current riding style, whether or not my helmet fit into the bags or trunk of the bike I wanted to purchase is not a deal breaker..One can always find a way to lock the helmet on the bike for short periods, or just take it with you if your going inside somewhere for overnight travel or ???...Regards and ride safe

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ixol Phaane View Post
    So this thread got me wondering...

    The previous Gold Wings had helmet locks up under the trunk, and the F6B of course has a lock under the left hand rail.
    Where is/are the lock(s) on the new GW and GWT?
    yep, wondering the exact same thing....and I test rode the touring DCT and forgot to ask...i really do not think they have a helmet lock. Another great reason to hold on to what we have.
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    Quote Originally Posted by broncsrule21 View Post
    Are you in agreement that there is no chance of that helmet going in the side bags? A gentleman on the internet told me he saw one fit in person....When I checked out the bike, I didn't have my helmet with me, but I believe there is no way in hell that could happen...anybody have any thoughts on this?
    Been there, done that. Helmet of any size will not go in the side bags. My half helmet didn't go.
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