Originally Posted by
Donzzz
It seems there arent many in the market specifically designed for motorbikes. Theres the TPX radar detector made by Adaptiv that is built for motorcycles. Although it has many biker friendly features (like water-resistance, big glove-hand sized buttons, daylight display, etc) its performance doesnt measure up when compared with the Escort 8500, Bel RX65 and Valentine One.
Trouble is, its quite a pain installing and effectively using the latter on motorcycles since - you guessed it right - they are made for cars. Its not impossible though and its something I absolutely have to get done if I'm to make it through this summer and the next (gulp)...
Anyone have any experience with installing radar detectors on their bikes. There are a number of things to be considered as I understand:
- Hard wiring for power (coz wireless just doesnt cut it performance wise especially for POP)
- a decent mount (handlebar or tank)
- wireless headset to hear the alert
- wireless led inside the helmet for alerts again
- waterproofing etc
You haven't done enough research!
TPX is a good detector with comparable range and detection to the top of the line stuff. They just couldn't fit all the extra crap in and keep it waterproof. Check the reviews at radarroy.com or speedlabs.com
Other options are available as stated above with water-resistant cases for car detectors and hard wiring leads or wireless headsets are available too, different strokes for different folks.
If you are relying on a detector to keep your licence then start saving for the ticket and work licence now, as they're not infallible and the cops are starting to learn that we have detectors and are using counter tactics now. Also with everything else going on while riding a bike quickly you probably won't notice or react in time to another thing flashing at you or beeping in your ear.
Good luck...................................don't become another ACC statistic to be used against us!
Thought for the day: Some people are like Slinkies - not really good for anything but they're funny when they're pushed down the stairs. Also: Who picks up guide dog shit?
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