Sena SRL 2 + Shoei GT-Air II Install

The Shoei GT-Air II is designed to house the Sena SRL 2. Easily install the Sena SRL into the Shoei for 8-way Bluetooth intercom, Audio Multitasking and device connectivity.

The SRL 2 fits the 2019, GT-Air II helmet from Shoei.

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*The SRL 2 is distributed by Shoei in partnership with Sena

[rolandalix]

Battery pack doesn't really fit correctly. Instructions are cryptic and video does a poor job of showing where to route the tabs on the speaker cables

[assortedpov]

I installed this in my helmet this morning, took me nearly 2 hours. The instructions that come with it are poor. For example, where are those plastic tabs - where the wire from the battery unit goes in and wires for the speakers and control/mic come out - intended to slot?
Also the design of the hardware itself is quite poor. Considering it's supposedly developed specifically for this helmet, why is there excess length in the wiring? So you end up with loops of wire and have to try to tuck it out of the way, under the rear part of the cheek pads. And the wires obstruct the gap between the outer shell and inner shell, where you slot the tabs for the cheek pads back in to secure those.
Finally, the provided quick start guide does not tell the user how to pair the Sena SRL with their smartphone or GPS; I was forced to go on your website to look this up.

[Branagorn]

I’m ready to drop the asking price for seemless integration with my GT air 2. BUT not on this old tech. If you upgraded to an SRL3 that had USBC, mesh and buttonless native voice assistant (I.e, hey Siri). I would buy straight away. But not as it is. Would such a thing be in development?

[peeticek]

Just got mine and I’m surprised that battery pack has no solod click position in the helmet. Not sure if this was designed like that, but yes im very disappointed.. I expected solid mechanism that will hold the bat pack in the helmet, not just some rubber in the back part..

[raceraxe]

Pros: Slick streamlined design.
Cons: No mesh network, Incompatible with other helmets.
Verdict: Get 30K instead.

[SnoTs]

This is great and I plan on picking up a GT-Air 2 as it's the first Shoei that I've found that I can actually fit into. But $300 added onto an already $600 (For base colors) helmet... Would be nice if you worked with Shoei and made a package deal and discounted it somewhat.

[ronaldmacdonald]

The wires on the right side get in the way of the helmet padding. How do you bypass that? Video glosses over this.

[fredensminde]

If you ride a BMW i recommend avoiding SENA srl 2.
I have used it ( in a GT Air 2 ) most of this season. First bike a R1250RS and now on a R1250GS.
All is paired and playing. The next morning, the Sena is completely gone from the connections or it is suddenly "passengers helmet". Then you need to remove all the connections, pair the bike an Sena again....and the next day...all over again. I don´t know if this is only a problem for BWM or if it is with other brands a well.

[epoxeclipse]

I am a little disappointed in the modder community, I plan on modding a Bluetooth headset setup into this helmet using the pre cut channels and potentially mounting on the triangle cutout just using small screws to hold into place, then for the best part pretty sure I can fit 18650 batteries into the rear compartment, also may modify the chin strap to D ring because the ratchet clip system is odd.

[ichbinmartin]

Hello, I have brand new SRL Mesh in brand new GT Air 2. Helmet is very loud and the volume of SRL is not enough. Biggest problem is that I absolutely do not hear the beeps during ride, so I don't know what I pressed and for how long. Is it possible to radically increase volume of the beeps?

[Itz_JayM]

How does the mic and speakers compare on the srl2 to the 20s Evo? Are they similar in quality? I am looking at getting either the RF1200 helmet or the GT Air 2 and would like to know how they compare

[robertw.]

I have a problem. I wish to update the software on my Sena SRL2 using the USB cable connected to one of the main USB ports on my iMac. When I connect it, the SRL won't switch on so the system isn't recognised. Do you have a solution for me? Thanks very much 👍

[franksmith]

Why would you come out with a new helmet and add Sena and NOT include Mesh capability?

[nico]

Hello,
I'm searching a way to change the battery of my SRL 2. Is there a video ???
Thx

[philwalker]

Are you considering adding an earplug jack to future SRL systems? This is the main reason for keeping my Sena 20S/30K.

[BugManRides]

Basically it is a $1000 dollar helmet, because you can’t just get Cradle and move the com unit between multiple helmets in your home. That is why I bought another GT-Air with a cradle and saved huge money. Shoei and SENA need to get the cost down on these things to be $699 inclusive because you are being forced to buy multiple com units. Bad show

[JimmyBackbeat]

Why not pay less for a cardo slim with Mesh network and get the original GT Air?
It gets you the same premium helmet with better tech and a lower price.
I'm very disappointed. I passed on the SRL and Neo-Tech combo but I had somewhat of an understanding because it was new helmet and the comms unit was built upon a tested and proven technology from the previous line of Sena comms.
But now they did the same mistake again even though mesh is the new gold standard.

Poor choice Sena. I'm disappointed.

[ronaldmacdonald]

Why on earth would you record this sped up? It’s impossible to follow

[marton_horvath]

Anyone knows what the default action is when you say "play music" ? Is it trying to find mp3 on your phone, or use a specific app? I couldn't find this anywhere, only that you could "play music".

[mikkei]

Old SRL has creepy silent speakers, SRL 2 chanded this part ???