helmet communication recommendations

[Doc McCoy]

With a modular flip up helmet is there any issues with the boom mic getting in the way of the helmet when it flips up or down? Also how can I tell if my helmet is the early or late version?

 

[Doc McCoy]

I like Sena and wife and I use them. When they say pair them that is done by pushing a button on each head set at the same time and you will see the light on them change color, that will mean they are paired. easy as that. The Sena 50s come in sets and top of the line head set, if you can that would be what I recommend buy once and be done. "click: https://www.sena.com/product/50s

Will the 50s fit in my helmets with no modifications or will I have to do some cutting?

 

[Doc McCoy]

I do agree if you have the model made with the area for the Sena SRL2 then yes do get the SRL2, but if you have the older model Shoei Neotec2 without the area for the SRL2 then the Sena 50s. I was looking at the older model of the helmet when I posted the first time.

How can I tell which model helmet I have?

 

[MONK]

With a modular flip up helmet is there any issues with the boom mic getting in the way of the helmet when it flips up or down? Also how can I tell if my helmet is the early or late version?

Will the 50s fit in my helmets with no modifications or will I have to do some cutting?

How can I tell which model helmet I have?

Yes and no. If you just pull the chin bar down, then yes. It only takes a second to tuck the mike against your face, close the lid then push it away.

In all likelihood, you'll have to do some cutting. The channels on the Neotech 2 were made specifically for the SRL/SRL2.

There's a date tag somewhere in the helmet but I don't remember what date became "late". Or, just in front of the right speaker cutout, see if the channel (for the boom mike cable) is straight or if it's wider next to the speaker cutout. If it's wider, it's a later model.

 

[MONK]

I do agree if you have the model made with the area for the Sena SRL2 then yes do get the SRL2, but if you have the older model Shoei Neotec2 without the area for the SRL2 then the Sena 50s. I was looking at the older model of the helmet when I posted the first time.

Again, the SRL and the SRL2 are IDENTICAL other than the addition of the plug to allow the option of either the modular boom mike or the full face stick on mike. The SRL is still available for the early model Neotech 2 helmets.

 

[Doc McCoy]

what kind of battery life do you get. In reading reviews (may be old) they talk about having four to five hours and the fact it can be charged while it is on?

 

[MONK]

what kind of battery life do you get. In reading reviews (may be old) they talk about having four to five hours and the fact it can be charged while it is on?

If you're talking about me, I can ride all day w/o the battery dying. I don't think it can be charged whilst being used but I'm not 100% sure about that. I make sure it's charged before I leave out and don't worry about it after that. If I'm only riding for a few hours both Saturday and Sunday, I don't even think about plugging it in until the next weekend. Even then, I still have plenty of juice left.

If you were buying another helmet, I'd recommed (barely) a Cardo Packtalk SLIM (I hate things hanging off my helmet). In this case, I wouldn't recommend anything but the SRL/SRL2.

 

[Doc McCoy]

If you're talking about me, I can ride all day w/o the battery dying. I don't think it can be charged whilst being used but I'm not 100% sure about that. I make sure it's charged before I leave out and don't worry about it after that. If I'm only riding for a few hours both Saturday and Sunday, I don't even think about plugging it in until the next weekend. Even then, I still have plenty of juice left.

If you were buying another helmet, I'd recommed (barely) a Cardo Packtalk SLIM (I hate things hanging off my helmet). In this case, I wouldn't recommend anything but the SRL/SRL2.

thank you sir I have made the decision to buy the srl2. I think it will e the best for what we need. Thanks to all for the input.

 

[MONK]

thank you sir I have made the decision to buy the srl2. I think it will e the best for what we need. Thanks to all for the input.

Make sure it's the SRL2 you really need. If not, buy the original SRL. As I previously mentioned, other than that little mike plug, both are identical.

 

[Bfromla]

what kind of battery life do you get. In reading reviews (may be old) they talk about having four to five hours and the fact it can be charged while it is on?

:hun: Sounds more like battery on wireless headphones than communications headsets :dontknow: Headsets more 8~12hr or better range usually :thumbup: varies per maker. Sena 20S EVO just got in July been doing great & even displays battery bar on phone screen when connected :clap: have not tried charging in use, no need always been good, & would pretty well defeat the going wireless idea. ask Motorcycle Dave, he will help you find right fit :firstplace: