Bulk buy offer - Complete Detector System

[Finn]

I received a few PM's regarding my set up and it got me thinking. The current enforcement and subsequent ticketing will only get worse and there's alot talk here from people now seriously considering getting a system but don't know where to start or find it too expensive.

So here's what I'm prepared to do. I'll manage a group buy of a certain system and purchase this all directly from the US. We will need a detector, mount and optional HARD system (recommended).

To give you an idea, a new V1 in NZ costs about $1200. They list in the US for $399 US retail which is about $586 NZ. Add a bit of freight and you can see where I'm coming from. I've got the programming manual which will NZ'ize them.

And before you even think about what's in it for me... nothing except for the fact that I'm happy to help, have some connections in the US and want to keep bikers hard earned cash (and licenses) in their pockets.

Let me know what you think here first. The PM me if you're REALLY keen.

If anyone wants to take a closer look at my set in Auck they can come and have a look or I can post photo's

Cheers, Finn.

[Quasievil]

can we get some piccies mate ?

[deathstar]

good on ya for helping out like this, i don't speed so have no need but yeah great idea for some of the 600cc+

[emaN]

hmmm, been considering this since a "run in" in july last year...

what kinda ETA you thinking?

[sAsLEX]

can we get some piccies mate ?

fukingoogleit.com

[Grahameeboy]

can we get some piccies mate ?

Ditto.....not quite skint but looks interesting enough to say stuff budget...

[The_Dover]

If my balls ever grow back enough for me to go quick again then I'd definitely be keen.

[Darryboy]

Awesome! I'm keen. Really appreciate you doing this.

[Finn]

I'll post some pics tonight as I don't have any on me at the moment.

Once I have the numbers confirmed we can go ahead. Depending on the freight method we all agree on (UPS fast & furiously priced) or post, slow but cheap then it should only take about a week.

[slopster]

I looked at importing a couple last year but found that by the time you took into account freight (expensive) and gst it was costing the same as what you could find on trademe (new). Trademe often has new ones for around $700 dollar mark. If you get a lot of them in you will make some savings. Also from memory it was difficult to find a website that sold both the valentine 1 detector and the hard system and was prepared to ship internationally.

[Finn]

I looked at importing a couple last year but found that by the time you took into account freight (expensive) and gst it was costing the same as what you could find on trademe (new). Trademe often has new ones for around $700 dollar mark. If you get a lot of them in you will make some savings. Also from memory it was difficult to find a website that sold both the valentine 1 detector and the hard system and was prepared to ship internationally.

$700 on trade me is a good price... provided they're not stolen like most of the V1's. I mean who would sell a V1? Why? Unless of course they are new - then grab it. I've sorted out the suppliers and I will be using 3. All ship internationlly. No problem.

[Postie]

i'll take one, only question would be how reliable is the re programming to NZise it, using different frequencies or different revenue collecting devices to the USA???

[Finn]

i'll take one, only question would be how reliable is the re programming to NZise it, using different frequencies or different revenue collecting devices to the USA???

A spoke to someone in NZ who said they re-program them. I called Valentine and they said this is easy and emailed me the manual. All I did was turn off x and k band and I'm away. Easy. You can adjust the sensitivity I think but I left mine factory.

[Marmoot]

I called Valentine and they said this is easy and emailed me the manual. All I did was turn off x and k band and I'm away. Easy.

Thanks for the info. I just found out that I actually NZ-ised my Escort myself a year ago :wacko:

So much for "Re-programming"...........that word is a bit misleading then.
Should be "configuring".

Top info :niceone:

[inlinefour]

I could be very interested in this. Will keep an eye on this thread with interest:sherlock:

[Pixie]

i'll take one, only question would be how reliable is the re programming to NZise it, using different frequencies or different revenue collecting devices to the USA???
NZising consists of turning off various bands.
All frequencies are the same as the US.
Other importers have promulgated misinformation to make their $1700 price tag seem justified.

Programming is done via the main and mute swiches

[pritch]

Ditto.....not quite skint but looks interesting enough to say stuff budget...


Was concerned to note yesterday, while checking the settings on my new shock, that part of my rural "test route" now has 70kph signs. Too easy to be doing confiscatory speeds there...

I think I need to look seriously at a detector so will watch this thread with interest.

[Swoop]

Would be good to see the setup! How about possibility of an extra mounting but not the detector? I just upgraded the bacon sniffer in the cage to a Bel pro RX65 and that is working nicely, but would like to fit onto the bike when required...

[Finn]

Would be good to see the setup! How about possibility of an extra mounting but not the detector? I just upgraded the bacon sniffer in the cage to a Bel pro RX65 and that is working nicely, but would like to fit onto the bike when required...

No worries. As I've said before we'll probably use 3 suppliers so we only need to order what is required. I'm getting a mount compatability document detailing the required mount for each bike. We have to get that right.

By the way, the PM repsonses have been overwelming.

[buellbabe]

A buddy of mine has quite an old but reliable detector and it has saved our ass's a few times. I would be keen to have my own tho cos I have to be rite on his tail to benefit from it...
How easily does it mount and would it be suitable for an XI Buell... thinking maybe above the dash?

[Lou Girardin]

It's a nice thought, but www.cartertonryan.co.nz does V1's for around $750.00 with full warranty.

[Grahameeboy]

It's a nice thought, but www.cartertonryan.co.nz does V1's for around $750.00 with full warranty.

But it is not clear whether that includes stem mount and HARD Lou

[Lou Girardin]

But it is not clear whether that includes stem mount and HARD Lou

No, but neither does Finns estimate. There are cheaper options than the HARD system too. A piezo helmet speaker set-up costs way less.

[Grahameeboy]

No, but neither does Finns estimate. There are cheaper options than the HARD system too. A piezo helmet speaker set-up costs way less.

Second read.......greyish I agree..

[idb]

Ermm....what's a HARD system please?

[Finn]

No, but neither does Finns estimate. There are cheaper options than the HARD system too. A piezo helmet speaker set-up costs way less.

Thanks Lou. That is a really good price for a V1 in NZ especially given it comes with a warranty. The price I quoted didn't include the HARD system or the mount.

Yes the piezo system is cheap but I preferred the HARD system as there's no wires and a bright flashing light doesn't cause you permanent sphincter damage when it goes off.

[Momentum]

how about talking to the guy here in nz and see if he will do a bulk buy deal for us

[MD]

Well done Finn offering to help others. I'm with lou though. I got a V1 + HARD from Ryan and it seemed a good deal, top service. gave me extra wiring connections because at the time I had 2 bikes.
One thing, Ryan supposedly re-jigged,re-programmed mine for NZ or whatever but I still get more false alarms than others I know. You said you had the re-programming instructions from Valentine to switch off K and x bands. Would appreciate how this is done so i can check mine. Apart from some press buttons options (All modes, logic or smart logic) do you have to open the casing of the detector to get inside to re-jig bands?
Oh, and to those wondering if its worth it - hell yeah without the detector on I feel like a George Bush supporter who has accidentally stumbled into Osama Bin Laden's birthday bash.

[Finn]

Well done Finn offering to help others. I'm with lou though. I got a V1 + HARD from Ryan and it seemed a good deal, top service. gave me extra wiring connections because at the time I had 2 bikes.
One thing, Ryan supposedly re-jigged,re-programmed mine for NZ or whatever but I still get more false alarms than others I know. You said you had the re-programming instructions from Valentine to switch off K and x bands. Would appreciate how this is done so i can check mine. Apart from some press buttons options (All modes, logic or smart logic) do you have to open the casing of the detector to get inside to re-jig bands?
Oh, and to those wondering if its worth it - hell yeah without the detector on I feel like a George Bush supporter who has accidentally stumbled into Osama Bin Laden's birthday bash.

Here you go.

[MSTRS]

This is a great idea, and part of what KB is all about. I would be interested in following up on this. BUT the only suggestion I have is that the Escort X50 is supposed to be THE best m/c detector. Is this one an option??

[Finn]

how about talking to the guy here in nz and see if he will do a bulk buy deal for us

I'll give it a go but I'd say at that price he'd be on small margins anyway.

[MD]

You ripper. Been after that for ages.

[Finn]

I've checked and the best price in NZ for a new V1 is $799. They are $399US direct from Valentine. At an exchange rate of .68 that's $586NZ. Let's say it costs $40 to post it (insured) $626NZ. That's still $173 cheaper.

Okay you'd have to send it back to the US if anything ever went wrong but that's what all the resellers in NZ do anyway.

$799 is a good price for a reseller in NZ. I still don't mind doing this if people are interested. I'm still getting PM's about it so will keep you posted. The V1 and the HARD system will be easy however we'll have to be careful getting the mounts in from the US as there are many differant types but I am gettng a compatability chart sent to me.

Just trying to save you guys some bucks.:headbang:

[roogazza]

You ripper. Been after that for ages.


Hey MD, couldn't you get an early pass ??? !!!!! The road was magic this morning ! Saw you heading over as I went down the back towards Silverstream ! G. :motu:

[Finn]

Okay, here's the pics of my installation. The grey box you see is the HARD transmitter that just plugs into the side of the V1 radar. What you don't see is the wireless receiver that I wedged into the foam insert of the cheek pad. All you see is the LED light. I also attached a small video taken from inside the helmet showing the light going off. It actually flashes, it's just that the camera freaked out.

[Finn]

Sorry for hogging this thread but hey, I did start it!

Another couple of reasons why I don't think an ear plug speaker thingy is that good is that...

1) It has wires flapping around
2) I wear ear plugs to reduce the wind noise and a ear plug speaker thingy will not work all that well as a noise reducer

Just my opinion.
Don't argue with me either.

[boomer]

Finn, was that your RR in AMPS a week or so ago? The black RR i saw had the detector mount and black/smoked indictors?!

If it was, where did you get the indicators from mate? and i'll be interested in a detector :D

- Cheers, Boomer

[Finn]

Finn, was that your RR in AMPS a week or so ago? The black RR i saw had the detector mount and black/smoked indictors?!

If it was, where did you get the indicators from mate? and i'll be interested in a detector :D

- Cheers, Boomer

No it wasn't me. Mine is a repsol.

[nadroj]

All I can contribute is that I run a V1 on the Busa, mounted on a locally made stem mount & use a peice of clear plastic tube that tucks in my helmet infront my ear and sits on the side of the V1 beside the sounder secured by wide rubber band. I'm not saying it is better than the other remotes but has proved cheap & efficient - it just pulls out from the helmet if you forget to disconnect.
I got my V1 on trademe for $700, got the mount made for a favour & the tube cost $2. Pm me for photo or details.

[gamgee]

i'll be keen on one when i get a bigger bike at the end of the year, not that i speed :shifty:

[SuperDave]

Might be pretty keen. One question though - I was reading through a radar detector seller's website which someone posted on the thread I started and I recall it saying that the Valentine 1 detector is inferior to the Bel ones?

[Finn]

Might be pretty keen. One question though - I was reading through a radar detector seller's website which someone posted on the thread I started and I recall it saying that the Valentine 1 detector is inferior to the Bel ones?

Google it mate. There are heaps of tests and reviews. The V1 seems to have the edge.

[Big Chim]

Definatly interested in this but as mentioned before what does it mean by hard wire?? Are they POP2? not that i know what this means just seen it on some models advertised

[Hammer]

Sounds like a good deal. The other option here is to go for an Escort x50 which will cost 480 odd NZ new on trade me. This is a good detector although some say the V1 has better laser sensor. I am running the X50 hardwired in with no complaints at all. You can pick up a handlebar mount for about $160 to $170 here as well. If you don't wont the HARD system which is very nice but a few bucks worth then a $10 mono earpiece from Dick Smiths can be used to plug into the detector. Hope this helps.

[cowpoos]

why not get a radar detector/laser jammer.... rather than a straight detector?

[Quasievil]

Tonight I won an auction on Trademe for a RX65 Beltronics detector, it has a earpiece thingy, will a Hard system plug into that ?
Also where can I get a Mount for it.
And anyone here clever enough to help me get a power connection set up, if ya can I would appreciate it:yes:

PM me if ya can help, might be a pair of gloves in it for ya ?

[Marmoot]

Also where can I get a Mount for it.
And anyone here clever enough to help me get a power connection set up, if ya can I would appreciate it:yes:

I got my steeringhead stem mount from radardirect.co.nz. A bit pricey, but the quality is great.

For power, I just spliced cable from one of my headlight (always-on mode) using aligator crimp (can buy from Dicksmith in a plastic of 10), then mate the crimped cables onto a cable cut from an old phone. The 4-wire jack mates well with my escort but those skinny wires are not fat enough for the aligator crimp, so I need the extra wire to be mated in between.
I guess Bel uses co-axial plug, so you'll have to do a bit of adjustment there. Co-axial plugs can be bought from Dicksmith as well.

I didn't bother with fuse.

P.S.
Don't mix up the positive and negative power cable.

[Bonez]

Was concerned to note yesterday, while checking the settings on my new shock, that part of my rural "test route" now has 70kph signs. Too easy to be doing confiscatory speeds there...
Know what you mean. Yesterday on my wee toodle there was a 100km sign stuck in the back of beyond. Now having come off a side road I must have missed the lower limit, which too must have been "in the wops" so to speak.

[Skyryder]

why not get a radar detector/laser jammer.... rather than a straight detector?


Been thinking of a detector for some time. Just can not make up my mind whether to go with detector or a jammer.

Who makes a combined unit and are they legal and any good??

Skyryder

[Lou Girardin]

a bright flashing light doesn't cause you permanent sphincter damage when it goes off.

True, a good cure for constipation too.

[Lou Girardin]

Definatly interested in this but as mentioned before what does it mean by hard wire?? Are they POP2? not that i know what this means just seen it on some models advertised

It does have POP2 detection, but our cops don't use it.

BTW, yet again, jammers only jam laser - detectors warn of radar and laser (just don't rely on one protecting you against laser. If you're paranoid like me, get both.

[Timetogo]

It does have POP2 detection, but our cops don't use it.

BTW, yet again, jammers only jam laser - detectors warn of radar and laser (just don't rely on one protecting you against laser. If you're paranoid like me, get both.

what sort of jammer do you use Lou?

[cowpoos]

Been thinking of a detector for some time. Just can not make up my mind whether to go with detector or a jammer.

Who makes a combined unit and are they legal and any good??

Skyryder

most laser jammers are radar detectors aswell...hav heard quite alot of positive remarks about laser jammers...but never herd of a radar jammer workin.... do a web search see what ya find....

[v.ros`]

hey Finn

Wen u expecting to make the purchase and by wen would it arrive in NZ ?
Reason being Im living the country for good in 3 weeks time and am taking my bike with me... so would the system arrive before Feb 12th ?

[Lou Girardin]

what sort of jammer do you use Lou?

It's an old Masterblaster of all stupid names, but we've tested it on Stalker laser and it still works fine.
I hear the Blinder M10's work well.

[Lou Girardin]

most laser jammers are radar detectors aswell....

News to me, which one/s.

[cowpoos]

News to me, which one/s.

http://www.cartertonryan.co.nz/RX75.htm

http://www.cartertonryan.co.nz/SR7.htm

and blinder make one or two aswell I think

[Timetogo]

It's an old Masterblaster of all stupid names, but we've tested it on Stalker laser and it still works fine.
I hear the Blinder M10's work well.

is it easy to mount them both on your bike? Thought they'd collectively take up quite a bit of room...

[Marmoot]

...Masterblaster ....

HAHAHAHHAHA

I misread it :killingme:

[MSTRS]

HAHAHAHHAHA

I misread it :killingme:
Good. The 'education' here must be working....

[v.ros`]

ummm one quick question to all you dude/dudess going on bout radars..

Most radars are for cars and got that thingy u connect in the lighter plug..

If i get a valentine one off trademe which got that plug thingy... how do i connect to the bike ?

im a :baby: in terms of this radars :(

[cowpoos]

ummm one quick question to all you dude/dudess going on bout radars..

Most radars are for cars and got that thingy u connect in the lighter plug..

If i get a valentine one off trademe which got that plug thingy... how do i connect to the bike ?

im a :baby: in terms of this radars :(

velcro,twine and a satilite dish....angle the satilite on the front left hand rearset....using the forward purchase and accosiated inclusive angle you now have...use the twine off the right hand mirror to the left fr panel...mounted at 45degrees other wise use a plumbbob....and the velcro will help with that

[Lou Girardin]

http://www.cartertonryan.co.nz/RX75.htm

http://www.cartertonryan.co.nz/SR7.htm

and blinder make one or two aswell I think

Well there you go. I assume laser shifting is jamming?

[Lou Girardin]

is it easy to mount them both on your bike? Thought they'd collectively take up quite a bit of room...

Mine's a single, mounted under the fairng nose. The M10 would be mounted front and rear. Bikes don't need twin units at the front.

[Lou Girardin]

HAHAHAHHAHA

I misread it :killingme:

I knew there'd be one.

[v.ros`]

velcro,twine and a satilite dish....angle the satilite on the front left hand rearset....using the forward purchase and accosiated inclusive angle you now have...use the twine off the right hand mirror to the left fr panel...mounted at 45degrees other wise use a plumbbob....and the velcro will help with that

the power of my anticipation of your sarcasm outweighs the daily required limit...

[cowpoos]

the power of my anticipation of your sarcasm outweighs the daily required limit...

yep...never met a inteligent person that rode a honda.... :whistle:

[Marmoot]

yep...never met a inteligent person that rode a honda.... :whistle:

Because you always get left behind?

[cowpoos]

Because you always get left behind?

nope........

[Big Chim]

For the V1 i have seen them mounted out of the center part of the yoke. With the front and rear antennas does the riders body block the radar from scanning behind the bike?? is that why some are mounted out on the handle bar??

Think this would be a good deal if it would come with all the bits to go straight onto the bike. I think if you buy else where you still have to get the extras to make it bike friendly.

[Finn]

For the V1 i have seen them mounted out of the center part of the yoke. With the front and rear antennas does the riders body block the radar from scanning behind the bike?? is that why some are mounted out on the handle bar??

Think this would be a good deal if it would come with all the bits to go straight onto the bike. I think if you buy else where you still have to get the extras to make it bike friendly.

Some bike's, such as the cbr1000rr have a steering dampener in the way so you have to mount it on the side. Either the clutch or brake clamps. I was PM'd and given advice to mount it on the brake side as the V1's rear antenna is on the right.

Yes you're right, the mounts will be the tricky part as each bike is different. I am waiting for a compatability chart from a certain supplier.

[MD]

Some bike's, such as the cbr1000rr have a steering dampener in the way so you have to mount it on the side.
Quite the opposite. I used one of the screws on the side of the steering damper to attach my V1 to my CBR1000rr. Bought a car antenna bracket from Dick Smith for $9.95 that did the job spot on and positioned the detector with good view and out of my way. Couldn't ask for a better set up.
To the 23rd person to ask the same question on this site. HARD is Helmet Assisted Radar Detection. Wireless relay from detector to your helmet where it activates a blinding red LED light into your eyes. Temporarily blinds you so you have to pull over and hence you don't get caught speeding for 2 hours until your sight returns.
Someone asked how a car detector could work on a bike, since they plug into the car's ciggy lighter. It is illegal to sell a detector to non-smokers for this very reason. The Law is smart. To get around this tricky law you have to either take up smoking and die or use a house phone wire and splice one end into a live wire on the bike. Then you can simply unplug the detector from bike and plug into car in 2 seconds flat. Very handy that.
One fault I found with my V1 cost me a ticket last year. It failed to function correctly while I was out for a short bike ride and the V1 was in my car which was at home. I am lodging a warranty claim with the manufacturer.

[Finn]

Quite the opposite. I used one of the screws on the side of the steering damper to attach my V1 to my CBR1000rr. Bought a car antenna bracket from Dick Smith for $9.95 that did the job spot on and positioned the detector with good view and out of my way. Couldn't ask for a better set up.


The package I'm trying to put together would included a manufactured mount and as far as I'm aware there aren't any available that fit onto the steering dampener.

[MD]

The package I'm trying to put together would included a manufactured mount and as far as I'm aware there aren't any available that fit onto the steering dampener.
I don't think I have any up close pics to show how it fitted on my CBR1000RR. The bracket was called a Z bracket and I thinks its intended purpose was to attach large radio antennae to car bumpers/boots,bonnets etc. Can't find a clear picture to explain it. If you can zoom in on this pic it does let you see where it sits just left of the damper and it doesn't obstruct your view of the dials or any movements.

[pritch]

as far as I'm aware there aren't any available that fit onto the steering dampener.

If anybody makes one SAENG will, they make em to fit most anywhere :-)

[Lou Girardin]

With the front and rear antennas does the riders body block the radar from scanning behind the bike??


I haven't noticed any difference in radar detection from the rear. Even with the thermal liner in my jacket that's made of an aluminised fabric.

[Fatjim]

I don't think I have any up close pics to show how it fitted on my CBR1000RR. The bracket was called a Z bracket and I thinks its intended purpose was to attach large radio antennae to car bumpers/boots,bonnets etc. Can't find a clear picture to explain it. If you can zoom in on this pic it does let you see where it sits just left of the damper and it doesn't obstruct your view of the dials or any movements.

Na nate, you'll have to better than this. Jolly poor show eh what.

[v.ros`]

Someone asked how a car detector could work on a bike, since they plug into the car's ciggy lighter. It is illegal to sell a detector to non-smokers for this very reason. The Law is smart. To get around this tricky law you have to either take up smoking and die or use a house phone wire and splice one end into a live wire on the bike. Then you can simply unplug the detector from bike and plug into car in 2 seconds flat. Very handy that.
One fault I found with my V1 cost me a ticket last year. It failed to function correctly while I was out for a short bike ride and the V1 was in my car which was at home. I am lodging a warranty claim with the manufacturer.


Wow is there like "Be sarcastic with this dude" written under my name ???

cuz i dont think i can see it...

[Finn]

I haven't noticed any difference in radar detection from the rear. Even with the thermal liner in my jacket that's made of an aluminised fabric.

Lou mate, maybe's it's your 115 kg frame getting in the way?

[Lou Girardin]

Not anymore, I'm fading away. Down to 81 kg's now.

[Finn]

Not anymore, I'm fading away. Down to 81 kg's now.

Well done. That's the cheapest way of making the bike faster!

Yip, I'm a cheaky bastard so when I come visit you in the shop please don't punch me in the nose.

[MD]

Wow is there like "Be sarcastic with this dude" written under my name ???

cuz i dont think i can see it...
No there's not. Just like there was no sarcasm in my post that was trying to answer your question with a dose of humour- humour that not aimed at your sensitive nature. Unless your are a smoker, because they take offence at everything.

[mud boy]

when my dad has his shit sorted.. he will post a photo of his V1 set up.....

[Finn]

UPDATE

Okay, I've received many PM's with a whole lot of people really keen to move on this.

First we need to agree on the products and who wants the accessories such as a mount and the HARD system (the wireless flashing light)

Here's what I suggest;

Valentine 1 Detector $399US www.valentineone.com
HARD System $160US (or poss better) www.legalspeeding.com
Mount $69US www.techmounts.com/products (I suggest the control mount)

Basically this will be around $925 NZ for the complete package. If you just want the detector by itself then it'll be $590NZ. We'll have to add some freight and GST (if the package of cookies gets intercepted by customs)

Check out the sites and those of you who are really interested PM me. General questions should be posted here on the thread.

Again, I do not stand to make a cent on this. I am not a store or have any affiliation to any of these suppliers. This is what I've got and I think it's a great system.

[Big Chim]

Does the V1 when you bring it in include all the bits and peices packaged in its box etc, as per bought in a shop or will just be the detection unit

[boomer]

Does the V1 when you bring it in include all the bits and peices packaged in its box etc, as per bought in a shop or will just be the detection unit

No, he's gonna empty the box of its original content and fill it with tampons u fukin 'tard .. what do you think?:weird:

lol :p

[Big Chim]

No, he's gonna empty the box of its original content and fill it with tampons u fukin 'tard .. what do you think?:weird:

lol :p

Hey bro, shit can fall of the back of a truck.

If hes getting a mint deal then it may be a case of getting the guys in the states to through a shit load of detectors in a bag and send them over. Just checking things out, so quite in the cheap seats :weird:

[boomer]

Hey bro, shit can fall of the back of a truck.

If hes getting a mint deal then it may be a case of getting the guys in the states to through a shit load of detectors in a bag and send them over. Just checking things out, so quite in the cheap seats :weird:

Shall i be quiet as well? :cold:

In all fairness mate, read the whole thread? RTFT!!

[The_Dover]

Who tugged boomer's tit tonight? What's the matter baby, Agnetha playing hard to get?

[boomer]

..the tampons are for you!

[Big Chim]

Ok may be my first question wasnt clear enough, When you order it in from where ever in the states what is included with the detector?? The mounts for the car, cigarette lighter etc???

Best ask the questions now before you go a drop a shit load of coin on something and get something completely different to what you thought you were getting

[Podo]

Why bother with the cage models, I bought a motorcycle specific Whistler Cruisader which is waterproof, includes a HARD unit, and numerous mounting hardware options included in the price, it is permamently fixed to the bike, most thieves wouldn't even know what it is as it looks just like any other motorcycle instrument, it has antennas mounted front and rear of the bike, a blue flashing led which can be mounted anywhere on the bike. So there are 3 alerts i.e. the console text, flashing blue led and HARD unit, if that is not enough you can get an optional wireless in-helmet sound warning device. The Cruisader is a real cracker and works perfectly and saved my bacon plenty of times. It cost me NZ$800 from Radar Direct in Auckland. No doubt you could import more cheaply with the high NZ$. I'm happy with the RD and their service. I did the numbers on Valentine and Escort via Trademe and by the time you added a mounting device, HARD unit and plastic cover it went way past the cost of the locally supplied Cruisader. Also if you place a plastic cover over a cage detector it will protect it against weather but renders it useless against laser, which cannot penetrate plastic.The cage radar detectors are very suseptible to theft and are NOT waterproof. Radar detectors are marketed much like computers i.e. spouting a lot a 'techno jargon crap', mostly which should be ignored. An effective radar detector beats a jammer hand down. see whistler cruisader details on:

www.radardirect.co.nz/index2.html

Click on the 'client install pictures link' you will see the set up on my Kawasaki ZRX1200.

[Lou Girardin]

An effective radar detector beats a jammer hand down. see whistler cruisader details on:

www.radardirect.co.nz/index2.html

Click on the 'client install pictures link' you will see the set up on my Kawasaki ZRX1200.

When Stalker laser can target individual vehicles at up to 800 metres from concealement, has minimal scatter and a lock time of .3 secs. There is no detector in the world that will save you consistantly.
You need a jammer too.

[Podo]

Can you recommend a jammer suitable for installation on a motorcycle.

[Finn]

Hey bro, shit can fall of the back of a truck.

If hes getting a mint deal then it may be a case of getting the guys in the states to through a shit load of detectors in a bag and send them over. Just checking things out, so quite in the cheap seats :weird:

The deal I've been offered are manufacturing defects. All dectectors come without accessories and most of them aren't even assembled. If we're lucky and can manage to put these things together I cannot gurantee that they'll actually work. The freight company I'm using have a 50% delivery success rate but cannot guarantee that the correct parcel will be delivered.

Hey I've also got a container of tractor reversing lights. Anyone interested?

[Finn]

Ok may be my first question wasnt clear enough, When you order it in from where ever in the states what is included with the detector?? The mounts for the car, cigarette lighter etc???

Best ask the questions now before you go a drop a shit load of coin on something and get something completely different to what you thought you were getting

No, your question was very clear. The dectector's we're considering (V1) are new in a box just the same as if you were to buy one in NZ, just cheaper that's all.

[Lou Girardin]

Can you recommend a jammer suitable for installation on a motorcycle.

Blinder M10, 1 sensor to the rear, 1 to the front.

[Marmoot]

The deal I've been offered are manufacturing defects. All dectectors come without accessories and most of them aren't even assembled. If we're lucky and can manage to put these things together I cannot gurantee that they'll actually work. The freight company I'm using have a 50% delivery success rate but cannot guarantee that the correct parcel will be delivered.

Hey I've also got a container of tractor reversing lights. Anyone interested?

I need AK47 loader springs and circlips. Preferably 2nd hand.
I'll give you 2 green blings for it. :niceone:

[Big Chim]

I need AK47 loader springs and circlips. Preferably 2nd hand.
I'll give you 2 green blings for it. :niceone:


Bad day huh??

[Marmoot]

Bad day huh??

you have no f**ken idea...... :no:

[bugjuice]

k, so summed up, where's this at? can't be arsed reading thru 7 pages of dribble. Quite keen myself, but I can't afford lots of toys at the mo. Also can't afford tickets, and I know which is easier to attract

[Finn]

I need AK47 loader springs and circlips. Preferably 2nd hand.
I'll give you 2 green blings for it. :niceone:

Sorry mate, I don't supply AK parts down to that level. However, I do have complete Chinese 75 round drum magazines in stock. These are very scarce for the AKS rifle and where originally designed for machine guns. These 7.62x39 drums fit standard semi-auto rifles and give you tons of shooting fun, particulary around the office. Very limited supplies and brand new condition.

Will swap for playstation.

[Marmoot]

Will swap for playstation.

can't do transaction sorry. That item is next on my wish list......

P.S.
I'll stop drivelling and let you carry on with the radars.....this thread is too useful to go to PD

[blacksheep]

sounds the buisness mate would definately try and find the cash for that,and good on ya for going to all this bother.