Who has the best radar detector?

[lb99]

Now that i have the horn sorted, its time to look at a radar detector, which ones do you like and why?

[slofox]

The search engine is your friend. Lookee here.

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/search.php?searchid=12101570

[Akzle]

are you fucken alergic to the search box or something there billy??

[Jeff Sichoe]

They should tax radar detectors at 5000% and drop our rego fees accordingly.

[Swoop]

The best radar detector (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_E-3_Sentry).

[EJK]

The best radar detector (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_E-3_Sentry).

Do you think it'll fit on my Honda?

[lb99]

The best radar detector (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_E-3_Sentry).

that is probably a bit pricey

[lb99]

The search engine is your friend. Lookee here.

https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/search.php?searchid=12101570

I am trying to promote current discussion rather than trawl though historic posts :-)

[lb99]

They should tax radar detectors at 5000% and drop our rego fees accordingly.

but you know the rego fee is to pay for the acc fees from when some dope in a car fucks you up......user pays

[lb99]

are you fucken alergic to the search box or something there billy??

have you been for a ride on Twilight Sparkle today?






she misses you

[Mike.Gayner]

I've been using the Uniden LRD950, now known as the DFR7. So far very impressed.

So many fuckwits on this forum - any time there's a thread on RD's all the cunts have to come in and tell us how we shouldn't be using them. Thanks for your opinions, safety brigade, not needed though.

[pritch]

I am trying to promote current discussion rather than trawl though historic posts :-)

The market doesn't move much so recent threads can be considered current. My detector is about nine years old and has only recently been upgraded.

The Valentine was regarded as the best and as far as I know still is. It also has a steel case which is one advantage.

Then there is the Adaptive motorcycle specific model.

Radar Roy had an informative web site, I think it's still there but he died about a year ago. Like recent threads here it can still be considered current.

The detector will not be the end of the spending, alarm method, mounts, wiring, waterproofing, can it be moved to the car easily, all need to be considered. You need to make your own decisions according to your own priorities.

[lb99]

One that has bluetooth to your helmet would be cool ....... good info cheers, i dont ride with my halo on, so its good to have some advance warning of who is about

[Swoop]

that is probably a bit pricey
The OP asked a simple question and I answered it accordingly. Time to close the thread.:bleh:

[Zedder]

Do you think it'll fit on my Honda?


Well, the aircraft part is done:http://www.hondajet.com/hondajet/Specifications

[MD]

I had a Valentine years ago until some pricks nicked it off the bike. Having recently endured a roadside revenue officer I went out the next day and bought the Adaptiv TPX. Really easy to install on bike and no hassles switching it between car and bike. Cheaper than the V1

To be honest I have not yet used it enough to determine if it is better or worse than the V1. Cops use the hand held laser a lot now, which was why years ago I didn't see replacing the V1 as cost effective.

[pritch]

Cops use the hand held laser a lot now, which was why years ago I didn't see replacing the V1 as cost effective.

Hopefully that's a Wellywood thing. The only time I've ever seen it there was a cop standing outside the Basin Reserve with a laser gun. There had been a big event in town and a mass exodus was underway along Kent Terrace, the traffic would have been lucky to be doing 20kph. Whoever decided it was a good idea to put him there needed to upskill.

[Mike.Gayner]

Very rare to see handheld lasers anywhere around Bay of Plenty, Waikato etc.

As for bluetooth - I looked really hard to find an effective way to send a radar detector signal through to my Sena unit, while also being able to use the Sena with my phone or as an intercom. There is no decent solution. In the end I've just gone with wired speakers inside my helmet - yes this unfortunately means I have TWO sets of speakers in my helmet - one for the Sena and one for the radar. This is not ideal.

[lb99]

Those Adaptiv TPX units look pretty good. Latest one is bluetooth compatible too.....

[Bassmatt]

I know a couple of guys with the tpx motorcycle specific radar detector - I wouldn't buy one.
Bluetooth ? - http://www.radardirect.co.nz/product/h-a-r-d-system/

[Mike.Gayner]

Those Adaptiv TPX units look pretty good. Latest one is bluetooth compatible too.....

You can buy their BT transmitter, or you can buy a much cheaper generic one on ebay etc. The problem is that the Sena can only accept one BT signal at once (it's slightly more complex than this, but this is what it boils down to). So if, like me, you like using your Sena to receive music/podcasts/navigation, you have to chose between that and the radar detector.

The closest thing I found to an acceptable solution is the following - I haven't actually tried this, but it should work:

Buy a Sena SM10 (I think), which is pretty expensive.
Radar detector gets hard-wired into the SM10
Phone's BT gets paired with the SM10
Sena's BT gets paired with the SM10



Obviously not exactly an elegant solution, but it would work.

[Mike.Gayner]

Bluetooth ? - http://www.radardirect.co.nz/product/h-a-r-d-system/

The HARD system is interesting to me, but outrageously expensive and problematic in its own way. You need a totally separate receiver that is unusually large, and an outdated battery design.

[Autech]

Valentine saved my license a fair few times in cars, not sure how good their bike offerings are but worth a look.

[caspernz]

The TPX 2.0 is bike specific. Yes it works well, but the helmet attachments are a pain. Either the speakers or LED light, only run off a little battery. The hard wired LED alert that can be on the bike in line of sight is more practical at times. Nowadays I end up using the radar detector less and less for those reasons, or maybe my riding has become more law abiding over time...

[Blackbird]

Nowadays I end up using the radar detector less and less for those reasons, or maybe my riding has become more law abiding over time...

Hahaha, where have I heard that before? Since I sold the Street Triple and moved to the GSX-S, the Escort 8500 and screamer have stayed on a shelf in the shed and will probably remain there.

[caspernz]

Hahaha, where have I heard that before? Since I sold the Street Triple and moved to the GSX-S, the Escort 8500 and screamer have stayed on a shelf in the shed and will probably remain there.

Yet we spend so much time resisting growing up :laugh::no::bleh:

[Blackbird]

Yet we spend so much time resisting growing up :laugh::no::bleh:

We grow up when we're in the public spotlight Rob. Time and place my friend, time and place :whistle:

[roogazza]

Had the V1 for years. Returned to Wgton from Hastings yesterday (was at horse of the year).

I picked our revenue friends many times going up in the early hours (watch that road there were quite a few.) :Police:
The V1 will get them from up to 3 kms in a straight line or advise me of safety hazards even from round corners. :bleh:
Saw a couple of customers getting pulled on the return journey. :rolleyes:

[munster]

Very rare to see handheld lasers anywhere around Bay of Plenty, Waikato etc.

As for bluetooth - I looked really hard to find an effective way to send a radar detector signal through to my Sena unit, while also being able to use the Sena with my phone or as an intercom. There is no decent solution. In the end I've just gone with wired speakers inside my helmet - yes this unfortunately means I have TWO sets of speakers in my helmet - one for the Sena and one for the radar. This is not ideal.

2 today on the expressway near Hampton Downs, my Redline Escort 2 picked up both in good time.

[pritch]

The HARD system is interesting to me, but outrageously expensive and problematic in its own way. You need a totally separate receiver that is unusually large, and an outdated battery design.

My complaint is different to that. I had the old HARD setup which stopped working because the battery box corroded at the terminals. Hopefully that can be fixed but...

The new receiver/display units don't work with the old sender units which is a piss off. I bought a new sender and an Adaptive ear piece. Plan A is to buy another earpiece because I have more than one helmet.

The old system used AAA batteries, the new one uses a single 2450 battery.

It has already been touched on but on some bluetooth systems the phone or whatever will override the detector. That could be very expensive.

It should be mentioned that the HARD/bluetooth systems do not give as much warning as a wire connecting the detector to a speaker in the helmet. Old tech is sometimes best.

[Swoop]

Hopefully that's a Wellywood thing.
Nope.
This morning on Auckland's North Western heading away from the city around 9am. One bike cop sitting on the Patiki offramp area and then ANOTHER one a km later (also with laser).

[PistonBlown]

Bought an Adaptiv TPX 2 in Jan 2016.

Got it because it was the only one designed for motorbikes, so no need for a waterproof case and buttons can be operated while riding. Ridden it though plenty of rain and it's still working fine.

Just use the dash mounted led indicator that came with it because a) it's very bright/noticeable even in strong daylight d) I'm deaf:-)

If you were going silly speeds then it wouldn't give you enough notice. But for, how shall I put this, 'accidental' speeding it should be enough. Keep in mind when traffic is light cops often turn off their radars until they spot a likely suspect coming the other way and then turn it on.

Do get the odd false flag from other vehicles with radar detectors.

It picks up those speed signs they have in townships from quite a distance. A good reminder your going to enter a speed restriction zone - particularly as cops will often sit just past the signs, knowing radar detectors will be swamped out and hoping you'll be stupid enough to ignore it and the speed limit.

Petrol stations seem to have something that triggers it as well.

Made my own mount for it to go above the clocks so can't comment on the factory mounts.

Almost all my riding is rural so just leave it in Highway mode.

[Bruce Lee]

You can buy their BT transmitter, or you can buy a much cheaper generic one on ebay etc. The problem is that the Sena can only accept one BT signal at once (it's slightly more complex than this, but this is what it boils down to). So if, like me, you like using your Sena to receive music/podcasts/navigation, you have to chose between that and the radar detector.

The closest thing I found to an acceptable solution is the following - I haven't actually tried this, but it should work:

Buy a Sena SM10 (I think), which is pretty expensive.
Radar detector gets hard-wired into the SM10
Phone's BT gets paired with the SM10
Sena's BT gets paired with the SM10



Obviously not exactly an elegant solution, but it would work.

I have found this solution works but yes it's expensive

[rastuscat]

Hey Azkill, will you be my Valentine?

[awayatc]

Hey Azkill, will you be my Valentine?

Think you may have to get an Escort......

[caspernz]

Think you may have to get an Escort......

So will that still make it Radar Love? :drool:

[awayatc]

So will that still make it Radar Love? :drool:

If you got a HARD on......

[lb99]

see, this is way better than trawling though pages of old posts, well done guys

[Akzle]

Hey Azkill, will you be my Valentine?

slow down rossi

[trufflebutter]

Think you may have to get an Escort......

Because it's quicker than a Mitzy?

[pritch]

Because it's quicker than a Mitzy?

I can't conceive of how cars might enter the conversation at this juncture.

More like one of these:

[Bruce Lee]

Got a Escort Passport 360 for the car and a TPX2.0 for the bike. The Escort outperforms the TPX in everyway.

[R650R]

One of our local specialist road cops uses Laser a lot. One of his favourite tricks is parking on a separate road that runs off the road he is targeting. He has perfect line of sight, is visible to motorists but 99% of people wont be looking at or suspecting his intentions where he is parked. The road he targets by all rights should be 70k but is 50. Has double lanes, raised median and next to no side entrances and is major traffic route.

My anti ticket technique is to roll of the gas approaching crests and corners then when you've scanned ahead an appropriate long distance for suitable ambush points you decide to return to cruising speed.
Helps being Ex linehaul driver, you get to see their favoured hunting grounds and techniques, much like a wildlife professor watching sharks, tigers and wolves hunt their prey, patterns emerge.
Also be polite and let that 'faster' motorist past you so they can be the canary in the coalmine.....

[veldthui]

Bought an Adaptiv TPX 2 in Jan 2016.

Got it because it was the only one designed for motorbikes, so no need for a waterproof case and buttons can be operated while riding. Ridden it though plenty of rain and it's still working fine.

Just use the dash mounted led indicator that came with it because a) it's very bright/noticeable even in strong daylight d) I'm deaf:-)

If you were going silly speeds then it wouldn't give you enough notice. But for, how shall I put this, 'accidental' speeding it should be enough. Keep in mind when traffic is light cops often turn off their radars until they spot a likely suspect coming the other way and then turn it on.

Do get the odd false flag from other vehicles with radar detectors.

It picks up those speed signs they have in townships from quite a distance. A good reminder your going to enter a speed restriction zone - particularly as cops will often sit just past the signs, knowing radar detectors will be swamped out and hoping you'll be stupid enough to ignore it and the speed limit.

Petrol stations seem to have something that triggers it as well.

Made my own mount for it to go above the clocks so can't comment on the factory mounts.

Almost all my riding is rural so just leave it in Highway mode.

I have the same one and have had it for many years. I have the X & K bands turned off and therefore get very few false detects. Sure the K band is used for camera vans but the warning is small anyway and I always see the van before the radar went off. The police cars use the Ka band so no need for the K band anymore IMHO.

Have always used the LED and it usually catches my attention but am now looking at maybe a sena SM10 to hook it to the aux output of the TPX and bluetooth it to my helmet which is always linked to my phone anyway.

[caspernz]

One of our local specialist road cops uses Laser a lot. One of his favourite tricks is parking on a separate road that runs off the road he is targeting. He has perfect line of sight, is visible to motorists but 99% of people wont be looking at or suspecting his intentions where he is parked. The road he targets by all rights should be 70k but is 50. Has double lanes, raised median and next to no side entrances and is major traffic route.

My anti ticket technique is to roll of the gas approaching crests and corners then when you've scanned ahead an appropriate long distance for suitable ambush points you decide to return to cruising speed.
Helps being Ex linehaul driver, you get to see their favoured hunting grounds and techniques, much like a wildlife professor watching sharks, tigers and wolves hunt their prey, patterns emerge.
Also be polite and let that 'faster' motorist past you so they can be the canary in the coalmine.....

No substitute for experience, and knowing when to exercise restraint :innocent:

[Bruce Lee]

I have the same one and have had it for many years. I have the X & K bands turned off and therefore get very few false detects. Sure the K band is used for camera vans but the warning is small anyway and I always see the van before the radar went off. The police cars use the Ka band so no need for the K band anymore IMHO.

Have always used the LED and it usually catches my attention but am now looking at maybe a sena SM10 to hook it to the aux output of the TPX and bluetooth it to my helmet which is always linked to my phone anyway.

I run Ka band only which stops all the false beeps. The SM10 linked to my SENA headset is a great setup. Highly recommended!

[MD]

I had a Valentine years ago until some pricks nicked it off the bike. Having recently endured a roadside revenue officer I went out the next day and bought the Adaptiv TPX. Really easy to install on bike and no hassles switching it between car and bike. Cheaper than the V1

To be honest I have not yet used it enough to determine if it is better or worse than the V1. Cops use the hand held laser a lot now, which was why years ago I didn't see replacing the V1 as cost effective.

Thumbs up for the TPX. Pleased I bought it.

Proving very handy in both the car and on the bike. Drove to Hamilton twice recently. Plenty of advance warnings, enough to save my bacon if I had been exceeding the limit - which I wouldn't because that would be wrong. Using it on my commute every day almost as it is handy when lane splitting and those rare times that I feel forced to use the shoulder. Cop sometimes hides around the curve, sorry parks, on shoulder near MacKays crossing and Porirua-Johnsonville areas during peak hour.
Really easy to switch modes, turn up/down the volume, dim lights, press for instant silence (silences current alert for 20 or 40 seconds) handy stuff.

Even when I thinking it's giving me a falsie, it proves me wrong.

[Eyetie]

Just had the TPX 3 installed on Friday would have to agree nice and easy to operate on the bike, and got the wireless earpiece to go with it which works well. Apart from a liking for petrol stations the only other activation was accurate. Not sure if the TPX 2 had the fixed camera locations built in but the 3.0 does.

[Owl]

Just had the TPX 3 installed on Friday

Being thinking about getting a TPX. Can you keep us updated on its use....cheers.

[sphericalcow]

TPX 3 users: What's the consensus? I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on one after one too many close calls.

[Flip]

I have had a belltronics 950 for 11 years. It has paid for itself 50 times over.

[Eyetie]

TPX 3 users: What's the consensus? I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on one after one too many close calls.

Had the TPX 3.0 on the bike since I bought the bike and so far so good,picks up circa 1km or slightly more when its triggered for me. It does love petrol stations for false signals. Overall I like it and its easy to use and I bought the earpiece for it which I would recommend as well.

[Kzx14]

I have a Beltronics magnesium XR NZ AUS It does the job well but I only have it set for the radar in the cop cars. Because if you get pulled over and ticketed by police you get demerits. For the speed cameras and vans by the time it beeps your pic is taken same with there speed gun and the frequencies these use have A LOT of false alarms and after a while you become complacent. That's just my experience with my detector but it's the only one I've ever had in say all this. Cheers