R1Liz - New Shoei GT Air 3 Set Up

Just in time for some adventures I’ve received a brand new Shoei GT Air helmet from Helmet City. After having 3 GT Airs in the last 10 years I know this is the perfect match for me and my requirements, although I still haven’t quite finessed the set up process.

[JGmysticMosaic]

19:30 the sweetest thing i've seen in yt for a long long time

[majormassenspektrometer]

Upgraded from the GT-Air 1 to the 3 and received the helmet today. It's nice but bulkier and heavier than the 1. also I don't like that they made the Sena an integrated thing. Bought a Cardo Edge system and will just install it outside the helmet. They should make the intercoms interchangable and not with a custom fit with each one of them.

[markgallagher]

Just treated myself to this setup - the way the helmet and Sena system are designed to fit was the deal clincher and all works well with my music and Calimoto navigation 👍

[dannyboy]

How do you find the helmet. I get airflow coming up at the head hole, even with the chin net on?

[chrispayne]

Great Video & looks a great helmet good job, A Stunning lady ❤️👏👏👍

[motoscientist]

Nice. I was looking at the gt air 3 when I last bought, but I went with the neotec 3 instead and the flip up has been super useful. Will definitely be getting the same in a few years. Shame about the colour loss on your old one

[ed]

Hi Liz thank you that was a really useful video I’ve not long bought a new helmet and was wondering what that little bottle of silicon was for. Hope all’s going well for you and you’re making a decent living being self-employed. You certainly look like you’re not regretting it. Keep safe out there. 🤣🤣😂

[alexb]

I'm with you regarding the ratchet helmet fastener - the LS2 Pioneer Evo that I'm currently using is the first helmet that I've owned that does not have D rings and I really like the ratchet fastener. Can put it on and take it off even with gloves on because of the pull tab release, which you certainly can't do with D rings (or I can't anyway)😉

[FastRuffneck]

Great vid and perfect timing as I'm just about to upgrade to the GT Air 3 with Sena. Such a shame your custom helmet faded so quickly 😔. Have you had a matt black helmet before? My GT Air 1 was matt black and it was a mare to keep clean. Recommendation - replace the cheap plastic pinlock pegs you get provided with Shoei visors with the pinlock 3 pegs with a metal screw 👍🏻 (So glad I checked my comment ... pinlock autocorrected to pillock!)

[marton_horvath]

This one's very timely, as i'm looking for a replacement for a GT air 2, the most important questions would be
How is the wind noise vs the GT Air 2?
Sound quality vs the GT Air 2?
How fiddly is it to find those buttons in gloves? Looks like this one has them nicely separated, buttons are horrid on the 2

[mmazda]

I had a shoei RYD in matt black ' I think matt black is pretty cool 😎

[ioanjones]

i bought one as my first expensive helmet and tbh i wouldnt get another. i got it custom fitted so it does fit well and the interior is nice. however the chin curtain comes out of place every time i take the helmet off/on, i find the visor button unlock thingy when it is all the way down to be fiddly and hard to operate with thicker gloves. the pinlcok insert is far too small as well, doing a shoulder check where i tend to be looking right to the edge of the visor (where the pinlock doesnt reach to) in the rain/cold, youre basically blind past the pinlock. i find the top vent doesnt really make a difference when its opened/closed as well.

im sure many people get on differently with it tho, id love to know what you/others think of it.

[sqfn]

Nice helmet Liz. How is the weight in comparison with your old Shoei? For some riders the useful lock system can be a dealbreaker because for track riding a double D mount is required (at least in the Netherlands). The built in sun visor looks very good and I think you will appreciate this.

[SteveBrowner]

I had a question which you answered at the end, my helmet has a central tab to lift visor up but the gopro gets in the way so it's a lot of work to get it right but it looks like you will have it sussed out.Has Pinky finished having a tantrum yet 😂.

[reverendhoover]

Everyone loves a new helmet day, how many do you own now? I've got four but mainly only wear the same one. I've never tried Shoei, is that your favourite brand? NEC show is coming up and that's when I usually get itchy for a new one.

[eddiemizen]

you could warm it up with your hear dryer just to get it going 🤗

[sandwaves]

Ye - FIRST you install the pin-lock THEN you remove protection from the visor ☝☝😀

[Sharpey.]

WOW didnt relise how much thats faded, maybe used cheaper paint and UV protection than the older one . Does having the button and visor tab in the middle cause any issue when the camera is mounted?
Never seen someone so happy when a plastic cover came off easy lol

[David-jvgk]

To to motorledgends, they will fit the pinlock, change the lads and fit the comms. They will also set the comms up pairing bike and phone, at no extra charge. They also have the custom fit system. Brilliant advice at no extra cost

[ralphsmotodiary]

I have slight helmet envy, but given enough disposable income I would probably collect helmets.