Matching helmet/Shoei NeoTec review

[Papa Weeley_imp]

I love my Neotec! Best $600 I've spent on motorcycle gear. My old helmet was a Scorpion full face with the internal sun visor and that feature was a must on my next purchase. I was really up in the air on modular vs full face, so it came down to the Neotec and GT Air. Being able to pop open the front end is so nice at traffic lights and to run inside a store. I always felt like a creep leaving my helmet on if I went inside at a convenience store since I'm sure it makes some people nervous.

Funny, I bought a GT-Air when they first came out, because I really liked the inside visor. They look great, and are super light. Oddly, I couldn't get a decent fit - and I've worn a Large Shoei for about 35 years, at least a dozen different models - but I couldn't get a L over my head, and the XL fit like an XXXL.

[the_undecider_imp]

I love my Neotec! Best $600 I've spent on motorcycle gear. My old helmet was a Scorpion full face with the internal sun visor and that feature was a must on my next purchase. I was really up in the air on modular vs full face, so it came down to the Neotec and GT Air. Being able to pop open the front end is so nice at traffic lights and to run inside a store. I always felt like a creep leaving my helmet on if I went inside at a convenience store since I'm sure it makes some people nervous.

Funny, I bought a GT-Air when they first came out, because I really liked the inside visor. They look great, and are super light. Oddly, I couldn't get a decent fit - and I've worn a Large Shoei for about 35 years, at least a dozen different models - but I couldn't get a L over my head, and the XL fit like an XXXL.

Funny, I bought a GT-Air when they first came out, because I really liked the inside visor. They look great, and are super light. Oddly, I couldn't get a decent fit - and I've worn a Large Shoei for about 35 years, at least a dozen different models - but I couldn't get a L over my head, and the XL fit like an XXXL.
That's really strange I wear a Shoei L and found the Neotec and GT Air in that size to fit well. I would have been happy to wear either model. The decision came down to whether the convenience of a modular was worth the added cost. I wonder if the L GT Air you tried on was mislabeled or had different cheek pads installed.

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Hmmm...that's a good point. Wish I'd thought of that, now that you mention it.
I usually buy mine in person (I live near Chaparral Motorsports, which has to be the largest M/C shop in the known universe), but they didn't have any in stock, so I was working through their mail-order service, and was getting tired of waiting for delivery, then returning them, etc.

[Desert viper_imp]

Papa, is that color Shoei Wine? Looks great, Randy

[Papa Weeley_imp]

Papa, is that color Shoei Wine? Looks great, Randy

Yes it is, Viper. And thanks for the compliment!
We ought to arrange a ride together sometime - I'm just down the road from you in Calimesa.

[Desert viper_imp]

I was thinking the same thing......I will be returning to La Quinta in early November from Idaho...I'll contact you then to set up a ride....Randy

[Rebel73_imp]

Papa, is that color Shoei Wine? Looks great, Randy

Yes it is, Viper. And thanks for the compliment!
We ought to arrange a ride together sometime - I'm just down the road from you in Calimesa.

Yes it is, Viper. And thanks for the compliment!
We ought to arrange a ride together sometime - I'm just down the road from you in Calimesa.
I was riding through Palm Springs a few weeks back. Holy crap, that wind!!!

[Desert viper_imp]

Yeah Rob.....sometimes it just howls thru there.....almost changes lanes for you...