Radar Detectors

[Anonymous]

#4859

Dick

you don't need one on an RT 😉

[Hans Claus]

#4860

Nobody bothered to answer, what was a reasonable question at the start of this tread

Radar Detectors .... GREAT, I have a Passport Escort 8500 and I won't leave home without it !!

I paid $1500 a few years ago ... now they are around $600 (bugger) but I assure you I HAVE saved more $$ than that

I use velcro in the map section of my tank bag and place it in there ... the Escort is small and has a socket to plug in a lead to a buzzer in my helmet .. don't listen to anyone who says it doesn't work IT DOES ... you can still get caught but it does offer some protection

If you want one ... get one ... whoi cares what other say

[David]

#4861

Steve my man, I care! Your opinion is worth it’s weight in gold as you are the only one to answer the question!
How many times has your detector saved you?

R1100RT Chic puller

[Hans Claus]

#4862

As I have had the Escort for 3 or 4 years … and given I travel around 30K km a year on my bike … I really have lost count of the number of times I have been saved … but it is lots

Like my friend Steve B (the cop) says .. he who speeds in the wrong places WILL get caught, is correct ... so I am careful BUT its that time you relax a little in a 70kph area or those long boring straights where you speed creaps up that the Escort has saved me

Also it great security after you have overtaken a car ... got up to 130/140kph and as your speed drops down (short of jumping on the brakes) that you are vulnerable

Hope all that helps .... I assure you they are an investment (agreed not assurance againest ever getting a ticket) but you only have to save ONE !! and you're on the right side and without demerit points

Stephen
05 R1200RT
04 350Z Roadstar

[Anonymous]

#4863

Just to add some balance to the discussion. 4 years ago I had a little 3 month holiday from riding, driving etc after accumulating 100pts (exactly) in the space of about 9 months after I got the bike. I have a K12 and it’s nearly impossible to prevent accidental speeding without spending more time watching the speedo than the road.

So I investigated rader detectors and it appeared that the Valentine was (and still is I think) one of the best. But it was not the solution that I chose. The other option I looked at was an ECC (electronic cruise control). Got one from Motorcycle Setup in Australia. The principle I decided to follow is that if you're not speeding in a high risk area - then you won't get caught. Seems to work for me - I haven't had a ticket on the scoot since, and that was about 4 years go. Cost at the time was similar so no pluses or minuses there.

Of course with the ECC there are many other benefits as well. Radar-detector doesn't let you take your right-hand off to stretch and relax on long trips. Also removes all the ANXIETY from the trip - set and forget - no more speedo watching - spend more time enjoying the ride and the country-side.

Of course in the low risk areas.....

I'm very happy with the ECC and frankly couldn't be bothered with a radar detector these days.

Whatever you decide - good luck and good riding.

Phrmer

[Dave Morris]

#4864

phrmer wrote:

Just to


Of course with the ECC there are many other benefits as well. Radar-detector doesn't let you take your right-hand off to stretch and relax on long trips. Also removes all the ANXIETY from the trip - set and forget - no more speedo watching - spend more time enjoying the ride and the country-side.

Of course in the low risk areas.....

I'm very happy with the ECC and frankly couldn't be bothered with a radar detector these days.

Whatever you decide - good luck and good riding.

Phrmer

and Herr PHRMER forgot to mention who put him onto the ECC unit after he had his pushbike holiday/

and as I said b4 ya gotta know the low risk areas. Wairoa towards Waikeremoana isn't it Phrmer.

[Dave Ross]

#4865

Steve.B wrote:

phrmer wrote:

Just to


Of course with the ECC there are many other benefits as well. Radar-detector doesn't let you take your right-hand off to stretch and relax on long trips. Also removes all the ANXIETY from the trip - set and forget - no more speedo watching - spend more time enjoying the ride and the country-side.

Of course in the low risk areas.....

I'm very happy with the ECC and frankly couldn't be bothered with a radar detector these days.

Whatever you decide - good luck and good riding.

Phrmer

and Herr PHRMER forgot to mention who put him onto the ECC unit after he had his pushbike holiday/

and as I said b4 ya gotta know the low risk areas. Wairoa towards Waikeremoana isn't it Phrmer.

Didn't we get stopped somewhere along that road on the last mahia trip?

[Anonymous]

#4866

well I just posted a question in the Tech section asking about which wire to pickup on, for accessories ( forgot to mention the fact that I ride an R1150R, better go back and fix that). The accessory being a Valintine1 which I have in my car.
I feel used correctly, like any good tool, it works fine. As mentioned throughout this thread detectors have their limitations, so you have to be aware of not only how the detector works but also how mista plod works. I recommend them. 😛

Steve.

[2bjr]

#4867

Hi you all.
I use a radar/lazar blocker that is fitted under my Adventure spotlights on each side.Works for me in South Africa, lucky no fines.You can email the SA importer and ask about NZ import.New product on the market, smaller then the one's for cars.

radarstateside@megaweb,co.za

[2bjr]

#4868

fixed

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