K11 Owners Group

[firecat]

I'm planning on flying to Brussels, from Montreal, and renting a BMW K1100 while I'm there, can I easily bring my helmet in a carry-on, my previous experiences of borrowing a helmet has not been good.
any / all info helps

thanks
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let's do it
'93 K1100Rs
134K km.
previous
'93 K75S
90K km.

[Scott_Anderson]

I can't imagine you should have too many issues as long as it fits.
They may question any electronics in/on it if you have any comm system fitted to it.
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1995 K1100LT 0302044
1997 R1100RT ZC62149
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)

[carp]

Wear a helmet liner, like a slik.
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93 K1100LT
07 Bandit 1250S

[Off the grid]

I wonder if you could wear it while sitting.

That wouldn't be odd at all.
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Bane of your existence since July 2006
2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

[SugarHillCTD]

Last year Cathy and I did a fly and ride in California. We went out there to see our daughter, future SIL and OTG.

We did a big roller bag with our helmets, armored jackets and pants and boots.
We wrapped the jackets around our helmets inside the checked bag. They arrived (in both directions) without any problems.

In a couple of months I am going out there again to do a father/daughter long weekend. Trying to travel light and wondering about how to pack my helmet, jacket, pants and boots.

I'll probably do the same- checked baggage again plus a smaller carry on. The rental company will store my empty luggage until I return.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

[Off the grid]

That's what I'm going to end up doing for our flight out West, John.
I have a big Motorcross gear bag with wheels and a handle. Should fit our stuff pretty well.
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Bane of your existence since July 2006
2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

[firecat]

thanks people,
I've flown with armored jackets etc. but it's the first time with a helmet.
Usually I wear my jacket, and fold it in the bin, the helmet I was thinking of putting in a backpack as carry on, but with camera and computer gear also it'll be heavy and I have 2 connecting flights.
Maybe the wrapping of helmet in checked luggage is the way to go.

still a week to make up my mind
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let's do it
'93 K1100Rs
134K km.
previous
'93 K75S
90K km.

[SugarHillCTD]

Looking forward to this Dave.

What? 2-1/2 months.

Looks to be epic.

Will be great to meet Carolyn and spend the long weekend with both of you.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.