Reviews Video: Shoei GT-Air 3 helmet review
Shoei's popular sports-touring helmet series comes bang up to date with the GT-Air 3
20 Oct 2023
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Shoei DKS301 Pinlock Insert - X-spirit 3 / XR 1100 / Qwest / Neotec 2 / GT Air 3 / NXR Fitted perfectly and needed no adjustment. As this is a replacement I know it works but it is important to make sure it fits correctly with no slight air gaps. Otherwise its condensation reducing capabilities will be compromised. The service at Sportsbike Shop was excellent after initially supplying the wrong visor which I replaced at the same time.
Shoei Glamster - Bivouac TC9 I was able to obtain a recently released premium helmet at an amazing price that included custom fit inner lining. Personal fitting service took a least 1hr making sure I was fully satisfied.
Shoei NXR 2 - Origami TC5 Superb quality helmet. I normally use Arai and it's easily as good (if not better). Brilliant graphics with a deep almost 3D finish.. I bought a size larger than I normally would since I was warned Shoei sizes were fairly small.. Lastly, full marks to Sportsbikeshop for price matching (and it was a significant reduction) without any quibbling.
Shoei Chin Curtain - Qwest / XR-1100 / X-Spirit 2 / X-Spirit 3 / NXR Good fit, same wind protection as before (lost my other one)
Shoei DKS301 Pinlock Insert - X-spirit 3 / XR 1100 / Qwest / Neotec 2 / GT Air 3 / NXR I bought this to replace the Pinlock insert supplied with my Shoei GT Air II helmet as I'd managed to scratch the original one. Pinlock will give you mist free vision for a good few hours in the heaviest of downpours. Eventually it will saturate with moisture in bad rain and water will trickle down. At that point it's time to stop at a petrol station, cafe, pub etc for a drink and to dry the insert gently with tissue paper.
I've given 4, rather than 5 stats, as installing these 100% correctly is tricky. If you can slide a £5 note between the insert and your visor, moisture will get in and you'll get a misted visor behind the pinlock insert. If that happens, you have to remove the insert and dry everything otherwise you will not be able to see where you're going. Make sure you test the seal is 100% round the whole pinlock insert. If you can slide the £5 note under the insert, adjust the pins securing the insert slightly
Shoei Neotec 3 - White This is definitely a premium helmet, packed with useful features. The venting is excellent and the built-in sun visor works smoothly, with the lever mounted where it's easy to reach wearing gloves. There are lots of size options and it's easy to fine tune the fit by swapping the internal padding to get the perfect fit. Sportsbikeshop's service is unmatched IMHO, from the in-store help and expertise, to the range of helmets available, all backed up by outstanding aftersales support.