Which radar detector?

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Ok, it’s probably been asked before but time and technology moves on so……….

After my recent trip to the Main land and several interactions with the boys in blue and another planned trip down south (bike this time) in March I’m looking to buy a radar detector.

Which one do you recommend?

I want it to be transferable between car and bike.
I’ve seen the TPX from radar direct that seems to do both; it comes with a mounting for the bike and has a wireless helmet headset. Trouble is its $1200!!!

All this is new ground for me so could spend hours doing the research or…..put it out to those in the know to give me the feedback on their experience.

To those that suggest keeping to the speed limit is the answer and cheaper……I agree but still want the assurance I’m keeping it legal

[Elysium]

How fast to you plan on riding?

[Taz]

But the TPX is waterproof. Save your money, just slow down and enjoy the views.

[Elysium]

But the TPX is waterproof. Save your money, just slow down and enjoy the views.

Ditto. Why rush a good trip. Though I see the ride is a Hayabusa so not surprised

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

I'm not a habitual speeder!
During my trip down south this time I had three kids and three adults in a fully loaded landcruiser so was never tempted to drive in anything but a casual manner.

I got pinged for very minor infringements and spot checks! for one I believe I wasn’t even speeding!!
I just would like to know when the buggers are lurking in the undergrowth!

Part of travelling the South Island is to enjoy the fantastic scenery etc and not be staring at the speedometer all the time encase you creep 5-10k over the limit and the quota gatherers jump out from behind some roadside obstruction and ping you.

That’s a point why do they lie in wait on the straight, clear visibility stretches of road rather than on the dangerous, hazardous and high accident areas??

[naphazoline]

You've got 3 main choices.

1)beltronics sti xr $1000-$1400

2)valentine v1 $?

3) escort 8500 about $700-$800

I did a shitload of research before i ended up buying the sti xr,and would have to say,that any other choices would be a WAY less effective option.

The valentine v1 seems a bit bulky,and in an independent test,the beltronics sti xr smoked it in radar detection.The v1 was marginally better at laser detection.

DON'T buy a cheap one,cause they're shit.

The sti xr is awesome and can be easily swapped between car and bike.

You'll need to get a hard wire kit for your bike,but it's only $20-$30 to buy.

You'll need a mount aswell,but you don't need to buy an expensive option,.
I got a piece of steel bent and drilled to fit the steering damper cover on my blade,and it's awesome.It also cost me nothing!

My choices might seem expensive,but they only need to save you 2-3 times,and they've paid for themselves.

[Jantar]

I use an Escort X50 on the bike and a Beltronics Sti in the SUV. The Beltronics can be transferred to bike if I wish, but the X50 has been modified to bike only. Both work extremely well, with the Sti giving slightly more warning. But the Sti is heat sensitive and must be kept out of the sun otherwise it brings up an error message saying "Service Required" hence it is in the enclosed vehicle.

[2wheeldrifter]

Spend $1200 on your bike or new gear.... how many speeding tickets have you had with your bike?

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Spend $1200 on your bike or new gear.... how many speeding tickets have you had with your bike?

No speeding tickets on the bike.

Birthday in Sept and then Christmas, lets see what the present fairy gets me

[Hidalgo]

i m using Escort Passport X-50, and I am very satisfied.
Value for money.

[MD]

Just buy a Cobra for $180 odd dollars and you're got 96.55257% of the protection that the so called "top of the range" detectors will do. I know I had a V1. I find the Cobra fine and the chances are if you spend $1200 you might find that Detectors are outlawed in the near future.

Oh yeah it cost about $8 to get a speaker to run inside my helmet.

[Jizah]

I was looking at importing the TPX as it was about US$300

[Quasievil]

Beltronices own about 80% of patents for Radar detectors, as it turns out I have two a 985 and a 995, the 995 is better for the bike (used it on the ZXR1400) had a H.A.R.D system for it and it worked a treat.........still does...............trouble is the compnay I work for has said no radar detectors in company vehicles so its for sale

1 x Beltronices 995 going cheap anyone ???

[Kinje]

That’s a point why do they lie in wait on the straight, clear visibility stretches of road rather than on the dangerous, hazardous and high accident areas??

My biggest bug bear with speed enforcement. They keep telling us speed kills, but do they enforce where speed and killing are happening or just where there is speed but not killing?

[Icemaestro]

How much is going cheap? I see there's an XRS 777/9700 currently at $36.00 and $82.00 on TM... it it difficult fitting them to a bike?how does one waterproof them?