Slickest Helmet Setup Ever?... RPHA 70, Cardo Packtalk Slim, Gopro Hero8, Pinlock

[@kymmoulds]

Hey, this is a great video. Entertaining and informative even though I don't have the helmet or a Cardo system I watched right till the end. Well done and a BIG thumbs up.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Kym! Much appreciated!

[@barrettwbenton]

Well-done! I've been using this helmet/BT comm combo over the last two years and absolutely love it. (Same color, too.) Once you've experienced using Cardo's voice-controlled system, there's no going back. Hope you get on well with it.

[@AndyManCam]

Very good to hear that! Thanks Barrett!

[@SuperGizzzmo]

Excellent video I had a GT air 2 With the air vent exactly like your old helmet. I didn’t worry about it that stuff is absolutely marvellous I’ve put it just above the air vent on the bottom and when I clicked it down to open the vent I left it for about half an hour and then slowly clicked it up leaving a groove I got a very sharp instrument to scrape off the wet mould plasticine from the air vent and used a baby wipe to clean it up where it was shiny Dave

[@AndyManCam]

That’s a great tip! It is awesome stuff! I almost want to get a new lid so i can try some more stuff out!! 😆

[@dyi01]

Just and FYI, RideTech Moto make a nice 3D printed GoPro mount made specifically for the RPHA 70ST helmet. It even comes prepared with the 3M VHT tape ready to stick. I'm using one on my 70ST and it's a really good solution and no need to mold the Sugru.

[@AndyManCam]

COuld be worth a look in the future. FOr now, the Sugru is providing the lowest profile solution and holding fast!

[@matthewfleming6975]

The RPHA70 was on my shortlist for new helmet and has now shot to the top of the list! I use a Cardo Freecom 2+ and the recesses in my AGV K3 SV are too far back so, the speakers dig into the cartilage of my ears, very uncomfortable on long rides. Thank you for the informative video showing interior of helmet, visor and pinlock fitting.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Matthew, my pleasure!

[@simonrobinson7536]

Good helmet set up video, you made it look so easy, the head phone cut outs on the HJC are well made so you have some adjustability. Glad to see you back after the op

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Simon. It is a well put together lid. Especially for the price! (I paid 280€)

[@andyboyes05]

That looks mega with the silver visor. Looking forward to the upcoming videos

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers BBB. It is rather tasty isn't it! I'm looking forward to getting out there and making them mate!

[@yonizagoury2817]

Nice vid , great setup ...loved the sound affects at 4:23 ;) ..

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Yoni! 👍🏻

[@shenanigansofmannanan]

BRUH.... The moldable adhesive to affix the GoPro to your helmet was brilliant. Gives me some inspiration to solve the same issue I'm having with an ADV helmet. Thanks for the help!

[@riderramblings]

Run the speaker cable over the top of your head _under the lining_ as, usually, one of the antennas is in that cable so better range. Well, that's the theory... 😀 Don't forget the white reflective stickers if you're visiting France. (That'll screw up the nice looks of the helmet)

[@AndyManCam]

I would be inclined to believe that the antenna is in the blade that slides into the helmet. It seems a bit over-wide and thick for the purpose it performs. In any case, first test of the intercom with TLR showed no problems with range, so that's good. I'd also be worried about the cable over the top causing some discomfort. YOu know the story of the princess and the pea? that's my head!

[@riderramblings]

@@AndyManCam The stubby aerial is for the Bluetooth and Mesh system. The aerial for the radio is usually in the speaker cable. If you don't use the radio then it's not necessary. Yeah, it was something I only found out about very recently and now my radio reception is much better.

[@AndyManCam]

Roger. Yeah it's not something I tend to use very much. Not that interested in German radio TBH!

[@itsallaboutpride]

Got Rpha 70 for two years now, I like it a lot, great aerodynamics, good thing for a naked bike. Only minus is quite narrow visor. For go pro I use dedicated 3D printed central mount, costs like 10€.. don't cover any vents. I would paste a picture here but I cant do that :D

[@AndyManCam]

That's very good to know, thanks! The narrowness of the visor doesn't bother me too much top to bottom and the width seems pretty good for a 'normal' full face. I considered the 3D printed options too, but decided to go with what was already sitting in the fridge and waiting for a project! 😁

[@chrissearles2141]

Hi Andy, great video. Just found your channel. About to start vlogging my adventures here in Germany as well. Nice to know there are other Brits on Bikes in northern Germany as well.

[@AndyManCam]

We’re a unique and exotic breed! Welcome to the Team! 😉

[@DEREKFUMI]

Just picked this HJC helmet up with the marvel wolverine paint scheme and absolutely love it.

[@AndyManCam]

Very nice. Enjoy!

[@ianwilliams4832]

Best helmet video I've seen all day🤣🤣

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Ian. How many helmet videos do you tend to get in, on a normal day? 🤣

[@kamilc5097]

Can u remove the Ukraine colours please?

[@ianwilliams4832]

NO, universal support for Ukraine

[@AndyManCam]

Why? Has the situation changed? Has the fighting stopped? Has the energy crisis been resolved?

[@kamilc5097]

@@AndyManCam I am from Ukraine and I tell u take off.U have no idea what's going on.Check how much cost one kWh to make and check for how is selling...ok?Or I take to see people from there and u will see ok?!

[@3ftDeepChannel]

I have the same bike, the same helmet, and the same Cardo headset. The headset was a bad choice, though. Watch what happens when you plug in the micro USB to charge it while it's on the helmet. The pressure it puts on the connecter causes so much stress internally that it will likely prematurely fail like it did with my unit. All that money down the drain in less than 2 years! We've made a video about the problem with the headset, and it will be coming out one of these months.

[@AndyManCam]

I guess we'll have to wait and see with that. It doesn't really look like there's any pressure so far and hopefully I'll never need to charge it while riding. What have Cardo said about the failure?

[@ChristianEske]

Note that the JBL speakers are quite a bit larger than the stock ones. The speaker inserts in the Scorpion EXO R1 are too small for them, for example. No problems in a Shoei GT Air or Shoei NXR on the other hand. I ended up using a set of Shure 315 in-ear monitors instead of speakers. It's a bit of a faff but so far 100% worth it for me. Loads of noise dampening and clear sound. Have to run the Cardo at minimum volume in order to not blow out my ear drums, though.

[@AndyManCam]

I'm also playing with the idea of in ear monitors but after having had ear surgery, it's looking like custom made ones are the only way to go.

[@ChristianEske]

If you go custom, be aware that some IEMs are quite large. I also have a set of custom Ultimate Ears UE 4 PRO that stick out too much for me to use with my helmets. Some IEMs might be smaller and/or it might be easier with a flip-up helmet like a Neotec. Hope you will soon be allowed to ride again. Recovery from surgery can be a pain in the butt.

[@AndyManCam]

I think I'll probably go with something specifically for biking, like Custom Fit Guards. Just to be sure that they will fit inside the lid properly.

[@ChristianEske]

They look super slick. Be sure to post a review if you decide to pull the trigger :)

[@AndyManCam]

@@ChristianEske I certainly will. Might have to wait a bit as I recently had surgery in the ear, so the shape could change a bit!!

[@mattyg4k233]

I got a 3D printed gopro chin mount for my RPHA 70. Was about £20 to have it printed and shipped? Files are available on the web. Much cleaner, very strong.

[@AndyManCam]

Bit late now, the sugru is really stuck on there! TBH I find it plenty clean enough.

[@bretthenson9447]

Exemplary Video Andy thanks for taking the time to Do this video and share with all of us ,I think this HJC helmet is a Really Great helmet .

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure Brett! Thanks for watching!

[@AverageCarGuy]

Thank you for walking through this step by step. Curious to hear how you like the cardo unit.

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure! More testing needed, but early signs mostly good!

[@pureforce56]

Great video. I just bought the HJC RPHA 70 ST Sampra last month. Love the very snug fit and i also plan a on buying the cardo packtalk slim. This walkthrough will help out alot. Thank you for making this vid.

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure entirely! Happy to help and cheers for watching!

[@UncleWally3]

Compared with earlier versions, I find the “sleeker” RPHA 70 is more than challenging to wear with glasses and next to impossible with thicker “protective” riding classes. Anyone else out there have a similar experience?

[@AndyManCam]

That's a shame. Sorry I can't comment as I haven't reached glasses state yet. But at 40, I'm sure it'll be along soon enough! Hopefully I'll have moved on to a more accommodating lid by then!! 😆

[@MGman100]

Nice setup and informative video. When you had your flat cap on at the beginning I half expected to see a whippet sitting next to you....

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers MGman. Either that or that I was suddenly going to nip into the garage and start fixing up an old steam train!

[@stuartstokes7664]

Andy just be careful with the USB charging socket on the Packtalk slim. They have a habit of breaking and the socket falls out. Ok if under warranty but still a pain in the arse. My broke just after the warranty expired. Common issue, but great intercom otherwise.

[@AndyManCam]

Sadly you're the second person to say that. We'll have to wait and see how that goes. 🤞🏻

[@ah64aviator1]

Brilliant, mate! Well done and thanks for saving me a lot of time fussing with my own RPHA 70 ST and Cardo Packtalk Slim install.

[@maldridge7630]

Liked your to the point concise style...Enjoyed the bit about mounting of the gopro...Thumbs up & subscribed 👍🏼

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers very much! Thanks for the sub and welcome aboard!

[@highlandriders9696]

Think sales of Sugru are about to go through the roof, I hadn't heard of it but definitely going to invest now. Set up looks sleek and new lid looks ready for some big miles. See you out there soon

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! I'm sure they'll be very happy! It's handy stuff just to have around the house TBH! I've always got some!

[@larrywade9041]

Good job Andy, I really enjoyed your video. You performed that operation flawlessly!!

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Larry! Every now and again, things go according to plan! 😆

[@KlrMan-o3y]

I just got the Cardo dual pack because of all the videos I’ve seen on them. Went for our first ride today and man was I so disappointed. Music share would cut the music on and off and back on in both modes, sometimes there would be so much static and wind noise then the mic would blast you out of the helmet and then go very low. Voice command worked when it wanted to and the distance in mesh mode was not that great. We came back and actually took them out and installed the cheap old units that actually sounded better with less noise and static. I wanted this to work for the music share and was disappointed from the start and it just got worse through the ride.

[@AndyManCam]

That’s a shame. Better the devil you know sometimes eh?!

[@davidhaney1394]

I had the RPHA 70 but sent it back because it sucked so I went with the Nolan N80-8 which for me was much better . I have the Packtalk edge and the go pro 10 , but to be honest . I use the gopro very little , only use the intercom when my wife is on the bike the rest of the time I leave all the junk at home and just enjoy the riding . The JBL 45mm speakers are better than the 40mm ones that come with the bold / edge and slim by the way , I put them in mine and the difference is definitely noticeable .

[@AndyManCam]

I don't have the 70 any more either. I liked it, but it was just too tight for my recently operated ear! I have an RPHA 90s Carbon now and mostly loving it. Looks like I'm also switching back to team Sena soon too. I miss having the camera and intercom in one unit!

[@Rih4rd_dota]

decided to set a pin-lock after your video. it was challenging so i have to re-watch the pin-lock part again :)

[@AndyManCam]

They’re well worth setting right. Absolute game changer when the weather isn’t ideal!

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

Hello nice to see you Andy, what a lovely helmet you have! Still struggling with my setup. Tea pot one has been coaching me so hopefully get there soon!

[@AndyManCam]

Oooh matron! It’s a trial and error affair I’m afraid.

[@LickyDischarge]

Top pot? Tea pot? Toss.... 😂 No offence Bruce 😅

[@the_mad_leprechaun]

@@AndyManCam if they take are taking the piss out of me, they are not taking it out of someone else! 😄

[@motomoff]

Great set up mate ,I have 2 hjc helmets one is the cheaper cs-15 I use on my short commute and I have just purchased a Rapha 70 for more touring longer journeys and find them good comfy and stylish lids,the one negative I have with both is that when I take the helmet off I'am left with a red horizontal mark on my forehead from the inner lining,it usually goes away after about 10 minutes or so,if hjc had designed the liner a bit better the helmet would be perfect,cheers.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers MM. Yeah I get the imprints on the head too. Because of my lack of hair, after a long ride it looks like I've got camel toe on my head!! 😆

[@kevinrsvr]

Brilliant timing Andy. Just invested in a GoPro and mic adaptor brick type thing and was contemplating where to mount it all on my RHPA. Looks like I'll be investing in some Sugru then.

[@AndyManCam]

Perfect timing indeed! Happy to help mate! Apparently you can do it with a curved mount. But you'd have to be very trusting of that small contact patch!

[@stano4601]

I wish I had saw this video on how to install a pinlock years ago. Lost count of the amount of times I've pinged the visor or pinlock insert across the room trying to get a flush fit lol

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! Sorry it took me so long! But NOW you know!! 😂

[@justmejohn773]

Interesting video Andy. Glad I don't have the faff of setting up a camera. The packtalk looks usable. Ride safe.

[@AndyManCam]

Cameras are a massive faff! Sadly vital for what I do! 😆 The best thing for me so far about the PT Slim is that it catches no wind and the weight at the back balances way nicer than at the side.

I got the same helmet man. It's awsome. I can recommend you bespoke 3d printed gopro mounts for your helmet. Looks better and easier to use. and Ulanzi case for the gopro has a place to put the mic adapter too. Its way cleaner to use.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks. I already have the camera mounted. You watched me do it! 😂 I think I’ll leave it as it is. I’m not a fan of 3-D printed stuff. It always looks unfinished.

@@AndyManCam Yeah it definitely looks rough. Awsome to see your setup.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers. Looking forward to actually getting some use out of it!

[@01tommyd]

This video popped up at the perfect time, I'm due a new helmet and I'm seriously considering the RPHA 70.

[@AndyManCam]

It's well worth considering. The choice of colours is astonishing.

[@RikkyTang]

Top video Andy! I pick up a RPHA 70 this week and I'm planning to get a Packtalk Bold so this all very helpful stuff thanks 😁

[@MrRitchy]

Cushdy rig that Andy, Well tidy ! Looking forward to the mic, mic, speakers, camera and Pinlock adjustment blooper real !! 😆😂

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Ricky! Would you be disappointed in me if i said that everything went according to plan?!

[@paulg3012]

You should drill holes in the clip to keep the vent working.

[@AndyManCam]

Could help when the camera isn't on, but then I don't ride very often without a camera, so it probably wouldn't help very much. Plus larger round holes tend to whistle in the wind. TBH that vent is a bit pointless in my opinion as it's so close to the wide open bottom of the helmet anyway!

[@MotobeatsTV]

Thanks for the Sugru tip! I have an AGV helmet and was trying to figure out how to mount my GoPro in the center

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure! Happy moulding!

[@zumerzetbiker2442]

Nice neat set up Andy have just got a new HJC I70 For myself and need the scaffolding to mount my GoPro 8 still testing the Camera Angles but happy with the Audio so far . Enjoy the new set up

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate! Enjoy the wonders of camera fiddling and hope you find a good angle sooner rather than later! !

[@paulclarke1233]

Hi Andy, hope your hop went well and your recovered . Great vid and interesting

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Paul 👍 All healing well cheers.

[@SirWyx1604]

For guys like me new in this domain your video was spot on, learn a lot of things in just a few minutes. Thanks, subscribed. Keep up the good work, and ride safe.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Andrei, welcome to the team!

[@megaady36]

What a brilliant step by step guide...Proper job

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much Ade!

[@phil_buckley]

Thanks for sharing again Andy, very helpful for the camera fixing people among us 👍

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure Phil. Happy to share!

[@TempusFugit2K]

- The fact that you farted at 04:22 is going to make it so shareable. Great Video .

[@ilyastouring3132]

Same question hahahhahaha

[@AndyManCam]

Haha! It was a censoring digital flatulence deployment.

[@Trevor_J_Neville]

Tidy job Andy, the new lid looks the part 👌🏻

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks Trevor 👍🏻

[@motodevcam]

I also have the Slim, it all goes in but just not quite as neatly as I'd like. I have an HJC modular helmet and unfortunately the boom gets in the way of the chin curtain so I've had to use the normal mic on the front of the foam which doesn't work quite so well. OK for chatting but the "Hey Cardo" function leaves me riding down the road screaming at it 🤨 Great lid setup! Lee (formally MotoDevCam

[@AndyManCam]

That's annoying. So close, yet so far! I have had a little trouble with the speech recognition too. I guess I need to find the right volume/intonation! More practice needed!

[@dalehawkes1698]

Nice video shows a lot and a reasonable easy install the new lid looks killer Andy stay safe just herd Germany has gone back into lockdown again 😔👍

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Dale. Just the addition of a 21:00 curfew for us. No real drama as all the pubs, shops and restaurants are closed anyway!

[@bloodyhell451]

Good werks AMC. Nice looking lid. And I learned something about pin locks too !

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers muchling! Happy to have anything to give!

[@RichyVida]

Looking slick there, my friend! I love a silver visor! Bit gutted that my Spartan Carbon GT doesn't have one, but coming round slowly to the Iridium one. Good to see your chops, mate. Cracking vid.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks RV. Yeah, gotta love a silver one! Little bit 80's, but who cares when you look that cool! 😆

[@muskito85]

Very slick helmet setup 👌🏻 That silver visor is just 😍

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Roy. I totally agree. Silver is as good as it gets!

[@grosbeakmc]

Great video, Andy. Very intrigued with the Sugru... may have to try that. Thanks!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks John. Sugru is well worth a look! Once you've tried it, your life is never the same again!

[@matthewjackson9765]

Even the lesser expensive hjc helmets are pretty decent, the Mrs (who ride her own bike) both use hjc with silver tinted visor, but its nice to change the visor if you get caught riding after dark (as old people we try to avoid this)! We use the packralk bold, I'm just curious if the separate battery of the slim lasts longer, maybe more capacity?

[@AndyManCam]

I'm really impressed with the quality and the price I got for this lid was fantastic at 279€. I've found that the silver visor is a great half way between full tint and clear, so i don't need to change it quite so quickly as the sun sets. But who really wants to ride in the dark anyway! For me a ride is a success when I didn't need to change the visor at all! As far as the marketing blurb goes, the battery life is exactly the same on the Bold and the Slim. The only advantage is the slimness and the only disadvantage is 300 odd metres range. But I can live with that. I just have to ride faster to keep up!

[@mrgclips]

Very entertaining, indeed! And a good job, congrats! :)

[@PTVplayer]

Cracking 👍 Wishing you a speedy recovery. Thanks for allowing us all to see your beautiful shiny helmet 🤨

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate! My pleasure entirely. Hope it wasn't too dazzly...

[@PTVplayer]

@@AndyManCam Ooh matron

[@MaXXXPOWer1981]

You should've got a 3.5mm splitter for the Cardo mic then used the same mic for the gopro.

[@AndyManCam]

I've tried a splitter in the helmet before, and had all sorts of problems with level ducking and generally quieter audio. That was before the splitter broke from the constant pressure and rubbing from my head! XD

[@Lochwood92]

Superb insight from start to finish. Be good to see how the mic fairs with wind noise, the Bain of my life. Sugru what an invention.. Is that an invention? creation maybe..,dunno but great anyway. How anyone can give this a thumbs down baffles me. Perfect video buddy. 👍👍👍

[@AndyManCam]

Thumbs down are just a part of the landscape! Without them, the ups wouldn't be so rewarding! 😜 On first testing, sadly there was a bit too much wind noise. I'm going to try it with the mic actually stuffed into the cheekpad and further away from the bottom next time.

[@ontheroad103]

Perfect timing! Excellent advice as always, Andy.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers OTR! Happy it helps! 😆

[@crumblymal8479]

Hey Dan that's a very slick set up ya got their impressive liking the HJC helmet to especially the visor removal and reattachment my Arai is a pain to change i've only manage it twice and now it will not have it at all . cheers : D

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Marcus. The quickchange is brilliant! Andy.

[@kevinmobile]

Excellent video and HJC ought to use it in their adverts. After paying you a little commission for your troubles of course...

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Kevin! That would be nice! They didn't seem all that interested in my last review. 🥺

[@2smoulder]

Excellently detailed and easy to follow for fools like me. Thanks Andy 😁

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks mate! Happy to be of service!

[@alopandur]

EPIC 4:23 !!! 😀😀😀 Besides, great video, informative and entertaining, thanks...

[@AndyManCam]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@TheSpectre223]

Sugru is great stuff, I use it for my chin mounts too and once it's on there you can pick the whole helmet up by the camera if you really want to. In my last crash I ground the camera down the road as I slid and it didn't budge. Minor point with the vid though, I personally found the yoyo music volume a bit offputting, just a level low volume would be preferable for me rather than boosting every time you pause for breath. Minor ting though

[@AndyManCam]

It really is good stuff. I personally see it the other way around. I don’t like when the narrator in a video stops talking, and the music remains inaudible. Personal taste i suppose.

[@TomReinerDE]

Never heard of Sugru before. Fascinating stuff. Now I am in search of a problem that I can solve with it.

[@AndyManCam]

As soon as you start looking, there are LOADS of things that didn't even need fixing before!! I've got it strengthening cables, holding cables, as speaker feet, as bump stops, grip upgrades....

[@ioandragulescu6063]

ha, have the same helmet intercom combo :) they fit and work really well togheter. And tnx for the how to on the gopro, if I ever want to attach one in the future. Ride safe

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure! Cheers for watching!

[@horsemanship101]

Great video. Learned a lot and had some laughs. Keep it up.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers mate, glad to have been of service!

[@kaiserman6667]

Great vid, delightful sense of humour.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers very much KM! 🙏🏻

[@mrbrynje]

Looks ossummmm 👌 Get well soon 🤞 exiting to see how the new lid setup works in practice

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers! You can see it in the last two vids! Bit of timeline shuffling going on here! 😁

[@chriswalker7836]

As always, a good entertaining video Andy 👍👍

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Chris. Glad you enjoyed it

[@AndyTheBadgerBarton]

Great vid. Lots of useful hints and tips. Never been brave enough to rip the liner out of a helmet but will do in the future 👍🤔😊

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers TB. It's a lot easier than it seems. No voodoo required, I promise!

[@AndyTheBadgerBarton]

@@AndyManCam I’ve never been shortened to TB. I like 👍😜

[@AndyManCam]

You're very welcome! 😜

[@pabz83]

I have a the same helmet different colour, , gopro hero 8 with mic adapter , sena 10r, and everything fits inside chin guard, sena on the left adapter on the right, both inside.. except for camera. people spin out how slick everything is . I just took a dremel to a couple of gopro parts to get come angle on cam, and so it sits at the perfect angle with the top of the camera, touching the guard.. happy to email you images. it will change ur life lol

[@AndyManCam]

Sounds interesting. I’ve obviously got a bigger chin then, as there’s no room for anything in there other than my face!!

[@pabz83]

@@AndyManCam my face doesn't touch either thing, the senator is about the same width as the mic adapter, sent u some pins on insta :)

[@epupmedia584]

Super helpful you did a great job with explaining everything. And had a couple great laughs! Thank you!!

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks! Glad to have helped!

[@mariokasapi8961]

I have exactly the same helmet, and communications unit. You will need to pull down your Cardo unit a bit when you plug in the USB connecter to charge it, otherwise it will likely fail within about two years. I’ve had two of them fail already. No longer on warranty! Good luck.

[@iamrobinaberg]

Can you further develop what you mean?

[@mariokasapi8961]

@@iamrobinaberg Sure, I made a video a few months back on the issue: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXLchH2leN1jhrs

[@iamrobinaberg]

@@mariokasapi8961 thanks! Great informative video!

[@ronferguson1280]

Ah “Master of LEGO” The yellow of the 90 when well with the textile suit, The new helmet looks “The dogs” Thanks for another well put together tutorial, you never know one day I might move into the world of technology and not have to stop to answer my phone!!

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Ron, my pleasure and cheers for the eyeballs. The Grey definitely goes better with the more muted tones of the green/black textiles! Yellow wasn't the right colour for my complexion! 😜

[@ferencujvari1071]

Where did you hide the 3.5 mm headphone socket ? It will hurt my head due to it's size. You have to make a long hole to the inner pastic... The inner liner is ot thick enough to take the diameter of the socket.

[@AndyManCam]

I sandwiched it between the head liner and the cheek pad. For me it was plenty thick enough to make it so that i don’t know the connector is there. All depends on how much padding you have though, i suppose.

[@motorpilot]

Awesome video, mate! I've got pretty much the same setup, apart from helmet brand (Shoei GT Air) and a clear visor (which I will probably switch out for a silver tinted visor now, because THAT looks really good). Great tip for the microphone. I'm using an even cheaper noname mic with just the standard foam-ish wind muff. Gonna replace the muff with a deadcat to reduce noise spikes, which is currently an issue for me.

[@nightnday6675]

Great video! The dislikers are just haters! Keep it up bro 👍 Quick question. Can the Slim device be removed from the base?

[@AndyManCam]

Many thanks mate! I agree. I'll be keeping it as it is for the foreseeable future! The Slim has an integrated base, so it can't be removed. This does make it a bit annoying because you can't remove it from the helmet to charge it. But I guess that's how they've made it so small, so swings and roundabouts really.

[@garthmctavish7335]

Looks good! Hopefully you recovered from your surgery 😎👍

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Garth. The healing is coming along nicely thanks mate! 👍🏻

[@ape3774]

Andy, Another great vid. I use a ProShot GoPro mount on my helmit, Best thing out there id say :)

[@AndyManCam]

Very good. Glad you've found a solution that you'Re happy with mate!

[@LickyDischarge]

Very tidy install that👍🏻. I’d be interested to know what the radio reception is like before I buy the same kit.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks James. TBH I've never used the radio in any of the 4 intercoms that I've had over the years. Have to wait and see if this one will be any different!!

[@roryscott6341]

Nice helmet drive safe. Can't wait to see your new adventures with it.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Rory. You and me both!

[@Northernlanes]

horses for courses but I prefer a side mount, though I do use the smaller GoPro Session, don't think I'd like a full blown GoPro 7/8/9 there though, I do like the perspective of a slither of visor showing in my vids, though it can be annoying if image stabilisation is on (I use my neck for that 😁)

[@AndyManCam]

Yeah I'm a massive stabilisation tart. Gotta get dem cinematic visuals yo!

[@battsonbikes1919]

You guys all get together to bring these videos out at the same time ?

[@AndyManCam]

Certainly seems like that, doesn't it!

[@qthqthqth]

How is it with the Sugru and insurance companies? As far as I know, they accept the action cams on helmet because they are hold by the 3M stickers on the adapters, which apparently should brake off in accident, but do they accept the Sugru as well?

[@AndyManCam]

I’m not saying that’s not the case, but have you ever tried to remove a gopro mount in a hurry?! Unless you’ve got a hairdryer and some fishing line handy in case of an accident, that mount ain’t going anywhere!! 🤣 I think the clip on the camera will certainly break off very easily, and probably snap the tabs away from the mounting part (I’ve had this happen on bike mounted clips). But the base part is 100% staying on the helmet. In which case, it’s exactly the same as the Sugru.

[@BN1960]

Good video fella Well edited - no faff and filler Nice

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Nigel. Well, except for the Lego bit! 😜

[@BN1960]

@@AndyManCam Lego is not a faff End of argument :)

[@AndyManCam]

AGREED! If only more people felt that way, I could do more Lego videos! 😆

[@smbutte]

Grouse video bloke, best helmet instal I’ve come across. I’ll give you fiddy to fit mine out.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much Simon! That could be a good business model! 😉 Sadly I hate doing it just as much as you do!! 😆

[@asnedaigas]

hey - nice video, as always - quality content. maybe you would not mind sharing some knowledge on some particulars? 1. this Sugru thingy - I guess you cannot remove it after you decide to switch/sell helmet? I've had the 'arm' setup on previous helmet, was easy to switch it back to normal state when sold, but have the same helmet now and I wonder should I change my ways or not. One fear is not being able to 'reset' the helmet later, if needed. 2. how do you waterproof gopro-mic adaptor connection, since you remove the side door of gopro? what keeps the battery inside (if anything at all haha)? Those cases which fit adaptor+camera look bulky and horrible, I guess you did not go that way (at least that is not on this video)? One other thing I wanted to know - the purpose of the adaptor - is it used to have intercom voice end up on the video? Just yours and you edit-in buddy's voice, or you use something like SENA's sidetone function? Sorry for multiple questions!

[@AndyManCam]

Hey! No worries! The Sugru will likely leave a bit of a residue if you ever try to 'reset' the helmet later. For me, I'm likely to keep the helmet until it's no good anymore, so that doesn't matter so much! For the camera I have startedusing one of these doors: amzn.to/2PZdv6X It wasn't here in time for the video, but now I have it and it works great. It's still not waterproof, but it is certainly better than nothing and keeps the battery from moving! The adapter just records my voice on to the video. For riding with a buddy, I have to get a copy of his footage to have his voice too. 👍🏻 The Sena 10C Evo did allow me to record both at once, but I found the unit a bit too bulky for this setup.

[@mototakahe836]

Next time you shorten a mic cable please do a video, please. Enjoyed your how to front mount custom jobbie. Sugru is magic. Take care.

[@AndyManCam]

Noted! I'll see what I can do. Of course, hopefully this mic will last until the end of time!

[@garybraim9962]

Fantastic, really enjoyed the video, very helpful, just bought the same helmet in Carbon, Orange.

[@AndyManCam]

Cheers Gary. Happy to help. Enjoy the super light lid!

[@garybraim9962]

@@AndyManCamcheers, I also have the same comms as you put in, perfect.

[@AndyManCam]

Almost like the video was made for you! 😉

[@blackbushido]

Hello.. seriously excellent and very informative video,great job!!! Thank you

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks very much BB1! Cheers for watching!

[@tommymonaghan8547]

Hey Andy great vid as I’m just about to do the exact same set up, one question on the visor, is it the HJ26 or HJ26ST you used? Motocard seem to list two different versions, HJ26 for the RPHA 11 and HJ26ST for the 70, everywhere else just use the HJ26 as a duel fitment which is a bit odd unless I’m missing something? I’ve a RPHA 11 & 70 I wish to swap bits between, mainly my Cardo packtalk as I’ve two units the bold and black for when I carry my daughter as we’ve few tours we’re doing together this year for first time in ages. Love the channel bud and content is informative, funny and always epic, wish I was closer to where you guys are! Ps is there any other options to the sugru, not a bit fan of sticking something on I can remove or that will leave an embellish on the helmet after carbon only looks good shining brightly 😂😉

[@MiddleagedMoto]

Great video, I have the same helmet and currently have my GoPro mounted on the side, this is key to getting it upfront thank you!

[@AndyManCam]

Up front for the win IMHO! 🙌🏻

[@wicklowjohn]

Wicked video. Beyond easy to follow along. Thx

[@AndyManCam]

My pleasure John. Thanks for stopping in! 👍🏻

[@rhadiem]

I broke the mic wire connector following your instructions, please send me a replacement. Turns out, it CAN be done.. ish.

[@AndyManCam]

It's in the post. 😜

[@wilswood8137]

Will give that sugru a go, can it be removed once it’s set if you want to take the MOUNT off again so you know ? Like heating it up to take it off ? thanks Andy Would have been nice to see the finished helmet with a little footage with the GoPro on at the end 😁👌

[@AndyManCam]

Sadly it is pretty solidly fixed. I have managed to take it off of a helmet in the past, but it did leave a bit of a residue shadow. I don't tend to ever sell helmets on when I'm finished with them, so no great drama for me. I probably should have mentioned that in the vid! You can see the helmet in action in the last 2 videos 👍🏻

[@lhanders1]

Thanks AMC again for a good one - And I'm actually just about to by a new helmet. Now I know which one ( if it fits my head ) and since I already have the Cardo Slim I also now know that it fits ;)

[@AndyManCam]

Very happy to help you decide! 👍🏻 So far I'm really happy with the setup. Just hope that my newly shaped ear still fits in there!! 🤣

[@noahhill6434]

Could you please do a video of shortening the microphone cable I'm trying to make a setup someone like this

[@josepena-kc1dk]

Great Video Andy, I'm planning to buy an RPHA 70 and was wondering if I could fit the speakers of my uclear system, I have no dubs now, also will look into the cardio Packtalk. Also, I know now how a pinlock look like and how you fit one. One question how quiet is that helmet? Thank you for your video and keep the good work.

[@AndyManCam]

Thanks Jose. I find the helmet really quiet. Not quite as quiet as the RPHA 90s was, but very close.