Cardo Adapter For Shoei Helmets Evaluation [Upgrade To Mesh]

There’s a brand new intercom alternative for Shoei GT-Air II, Neotec II, and J-Cruise II helmet homeowners—the Cardo Adapter For Shoei Helmets. The three Shoei helmets are delivered able to mount a Sena-derived SRL or SRL 2 Bluetooth (BT) helmet-to-helmet intercom, and the attendant audio system, microphone, and BT module/battery. The helmets have an lodging on the left aspect to snap within the SRL 2 management panel/speaker—one on the suitable for speaker/mic, and a spot at the back of the helmet for the BT module/battery. This makes mounting simple and streamlined.

Nonetheless, the SRL and SRL 2 items at the moment are previous expertise, operating on outdated BT 4.1, missing mech intercom software program, and with out Cardo’s higher-end JBL audio system. Positive, I’ve seen riders mount different items on these helmets, however the location is designed for the SRL gadgets. It’s the logical mounting level for any unit, however it bulges a bit and isn’t ideally appropriate for one of these mounting. Thus, the non-SRL Cardo items hand around in the wind.

Enter the $20 Cardo Adapter for Shoei Helmets. It facilitates mounting a Cardo Packtalk Edge, Neo, or Customized intercom gadget within the three spots beforehand reserved for the SRLs. In doing this, one features all the newest top-end options, reminiscent of mesh and Bluetooth intercoms, JBL 40mm audio system, BT 5.2 for longer battery life, and extra. Affiliate Editor Neil Wyenn examined the Cardo Packtalk Edge not too way back.

To put in, take away the clean left cowl delivered with the helmet. Then, as a substitute of mounting an SRL, glue on this Cardo Adapter for Shoei Helmets, which isn’t not like the helmet mounts which can be included with the Cardo items.

This new purpose-built adapter differs in how it’s lower to suit into the helmet’s mounting level. The 2-sided adhesive strip arrives mounted to the adapter. Peel off the protecting movie, place fastidiously, and also you’re in enterprise. You would possibly need to do a dry run earlier than you take away the protecting movie to make sure you know precisely the place the mount will sit. The adhesive will absolutely treatment in just a few hours, so permit a while for this course of.

After the helmet adapter is mounted, the remainder of the set up follows as on another helmet. Learn the directions in case you are unfamiliar with the process. Principally, run the wiring, mount the audio system and microphone, and also you’re good to go.

Whereas the Packtalk Edge I mounted with the helmet adapter stands out a bit farther into the wind than the SRL, it’s not a deal breaker for me.

I used a Shoei Neotec II to check the Cardo Adapter for Shoei Helmets. I eliminated the long-term SRL and changed it with a Cardo Packtalk Edge. Naturally, a a lot newer and higher-end unit outperforms the older and cheaper, so I needn’t dwell on that. Suffice it to say, the higher sound and, extra importantly, mesh intercom, now with cross-brand mesh compatibility, is a candy improve.

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