tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post8158690107057448006..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: Shoei GT Air ReviewGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-48910938239954411162017-06-02T14:43:20.973+12:002017-06-02T14:43:20.973+12:00Hi Lori!
Thank you! You clearly know what an awes...Hi Lori!<br />Thank you! You clearly know what an awesome helmet it is. Yes, that internal visor has so many advantages, doesn't it? Ahhh.... the good old electrician's tape!<br /><br />Jennie and I were actually coming to the US later this year to tour the national parks in Arizona and Utah to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary and joint 70th birthdays. However, the opportunity came up to go on a limited numbers safari so we're off to Kenya and Tanzania instead. The US will have to wait until next time!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-17727342635484479522017-06-02T14:12:22.825+12:002017-06-02T14:12:22.825+12:00Excellent write up. I don't have the patience...Excellent write up. I don't have the patience you did, but concur with just about everything you comment on as we've had the GT Air for awhile. Except for the glasses. I haven't had the requirement. I love the slide down tinted visor. Means I don't have to carry the tinted visor, or worry about sunglasses in the helmet! And no more electricians tape along the top edge of a tinted insert lens! heheBeemerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239761274177026636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-73705349632605140082017-05-26T11:43:08.442+12:002017-05-26T11:43:08.442+12:00Lee Blackburn
11:33 (6 minutes ago)
to me
Lee Bl...Lee Blackburn<br />11:33 (6 minutes ago)<br /><br />to me <br />Lee Blackburn has left a new comment on your post "Shoei GT Air Review": <br /><br />Geoff<br />Where do you get the Plexus from? I'd be keen to try some. <br /><br />Lee, mail order through the Pilot Shop in Napier. Much cheaper than Motomail in Auckland. Here's the link:http://www.pilotshop.co.nz/plexus-plastic-cleaner-protectant-and-polish-13ozGeoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-41594678551942940352017-05-26T10:33:07.466+12:002017-05-26T10:33:07.466+12:00Hi Lee,
I was looking at a Neotec too but finally ...Hi Lee,<br />I was looking at a Neotec too but finally decided against it after chatting with Rob, who has had one for a while but also recently bought the GT Air. For him, the GT is quieter and a better fit. I've never tried the Neotec but I can certainly confirm the beautiful fit and quietness of the GT. Having never previously had an internal visor, that's a real bonus!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-16627296421918940462017-05-26T10:13:56.104+12:002017-05-26T10:13:56.104+12:00Geoff
That's handy to know about the helemt. ...Geoff<br />That's handy to know about the helemt. My Shoei Neotec has similar cut outs and I agree that they are good. It's worth spending a bit more on a helmet IMHO.Lee Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364609447197478074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-61552233556066337772017-05-24T09:31:32.052+12:002017-05-24T09:31:32.052+12:00Hi Brandy!
Great stuff and Plexus smells quite nic...Hi Brandy!<br />Great stuff and Plexus smells quite nice too - saves on aftershave ;-) . One thing which surprised me when switching to the new helmet is how much the old one had sunk down on my head with the upper foam compressing. My eyes are much closer to the centre line of the aperture now for better vision. The 3D foam of the GT Air does make it a bit tighter to get on and off, but it's just so comfortable to ride in and definitely helps with reducing fatigue.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-33054234277534119292017-05-24T08:33:33.129+12:002017-05-24T08:33:33.129+12:00+1 for Plexus, I do believe we have a can in the g...+1 for Plexus, I do believe we have a can in the garage.<br /><br />I am glad you are enjoying your Shoei. My Shoei Qwest is getting on in years and is actually too large since cutting off my long hair. Time to start thinking of a new one.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-79147406136190288872017-05-22T22:12:35.260+12:002017-05-22T22:12:35.260+12:00Mine is on the coffee table right now after re-rou...Mine is on the coffee table right now after re-routing the comms wiring. The breath guard might as well come out too!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-32322499371435292017-05-22T20:08:56.956+12:002017-05-22T20:08:56.956+12:00Yup, if I'm wearing glasses the breath guard c...Yup, if I'm wearing glasses the breath guard comes out of my HJC.Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-34828802617215916452017-05-22T19:56:56.054+12:002017-05-22T19:56:56.054+12:00Have now covered 800 km and just loving it! I may...Have now covered 800 km and just loving it! I may remove the breath guard to stop my specs fogging whilst getting ready to ride on these cooler mornings but it isn't a big issue.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-27035630664019013442017-05-22T19:52:30.411+12:002017-05-22T19:52:30.411+12:00Yep you'll get used to it, it took me awhile t...Yep you'll get used to it, it took me awhile to get it and sometimes I still miss it.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-75427266265533593902017-05-21T19:43:35.175+12:002017-05-21T19:43:35.175+12:00Hi John,
Yep, mine is tight to get on and off too....Hi John,<br />Yep, mine is tight to get on and off too. Maybe the pads have a double curvature. You can get different thickness cheek pads so maybe that would help. Thanks for the heads-up re specs. If it becomes a problem, I'll leave off the breath guard as a first test. That internal visor was fantastic coming up the coast road this afternoon with the sun low. So quick to flick up in the shady spots.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-21116946743017640422017-05-21T19:12:34.349+12:002017-05-21T19:12:34.349+12:00Interesting Geoff. I figure my Qwest should be rep...Interesting Geoff. I figure my Qwest should be replaced within the next year and I recently tried a GT Air, but I found it seemed quite tight to get on, but was quite a good fit when in place. The main problem with that was that it pulled the audio-plugs when I took it off. ...so still looking.<br /><br />Re the specs, I got some stuff from an optician that seems to work quite well, but I don't use it much as I tend to ride with the visor up unless it's raining.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955364182457343820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-43222719617400359952017-05-20T21:03:58.045+12:002017-05-20T21:03:58.045+12:00Hahaha! Proper chick magnet (In my dreams).
Yep, ...Hahaha! Proper chick magnet (In my dreams).<br /><br />Yep, the internal visor is a real selling point. Contacts? I always thought I looked quite dignified in rimless specs :-) . Seriously though, I did try contacts for a while but it ended in complete farce which is worth a story on its own. Since then, I've stuck with specs!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-16400544098817540312017-05-20T19:40:30.311+12:002017-05-20T19:40:30.311+12:00Phoar eh, flash as Michael Jackson!
My new Adv he...Phoar eh, flash as Michael Jackson!<br /><br />My new Adv helmet has an internal sun visor and a pinlock - both are great things. On my road helmet I have 2 visors. The only problem with my new helmet so far is that there is still not enough room for the Sena speakers, ear plugs and me - I'm going to need to modify it.<br /><br />And fogging glasses? Contact lenses FTW!Andrew Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716829007873864871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-21632680806224637512017-05-20T15:33:15.496+12:002017-05-20T15:33:15.496+12:00Cheers Steve!
Delighted to hear that you're s...Cheers Steve!<br /><br />Delighted to hear that you're still enjoying yours. That internal visor is a major selling point as I guess that the roads we both inhabit gave similar characteristics with alternating light and shade. At present, I'm fumbling a bit to find the lever in a hurry but that's only a matter of practice.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-76113502818090556822017-05-20T15:24:27.081+12:002017-05-20T15:24:27.081+12:00Nice choice Geoff, I also have the GT Air it's...Nice choice Geoff, I also have the GT Air it's a good helmet.<br />You will come to love the internal shades, I use them all the time especially where you have dark shaded patches across the road you simply flip them up and when you clear it put the shades back down again. Brilliant.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10160712689280276620noreply@blogger.com