Radar detector warning?

**khabel** · 19th January 2011, 22:20

I have a radar detector in my car and am wanting to mount it to my bike, whats the usual way that people hook it up so that they can tell when it goes off?

**steve_t** · 19th January 2011, 22:26

Either a HARD system with a wireless LED for in your helmet but has cons of forgetting to turn it off and having flat batteries, or a Screamer powered speaker so u can hear the RD over road and wind noise

**FJRider** · 19th January 2011, 22:28

Originally Posted by khabel

I have a radar detector in my car and am wanting to mount it to my bike, whats the usual way that people hook it up so that they can tell when it goes off?

If its not weatherproof ... dont bother ...

Depending on model ... either a warning buzzer/speaker in your ear or lead with a light at the side of your visor.

**HQfiend** · 19th January 2011, 23:43

Originally Posted by FJRider

If its not weatherproof ... dont bother ...

What makes you say that? There are plastic weatherproof cases available for the popular (read effective) models of detector.
The only weatherproof detector is the TPX.
The best detectors are either Valentine V1, Bel STi, Escort 8500 X50, etc.

Do research, (www.radarroy.com) don't believe the marketing departments. No detector can jam radar!!!!

Notification wise, either the HARD system or a screamer are effective, also the Bel and Escort detectors have a headphone jack on the side that can be plumbed into you helmet to either a earphone or speaker.

**LBD** · 20th January 2011, 00:03

My TPX works as good as any other I have come accross and saved me plenty.

I rely soely on visual, 3 red LEDs stuck to the top of my Gauge cluster..well in my vision, and I react the same as if it was a set of brake lights on a car I am following...in case I was accidentally speeding that is....

**FJRider** · 20th January 2011, 01:25

Originally Posted by HQfiend

What makes you say that? There are plastic weatherproof cases available for the popular (read effective) models of detector.
The only weatherproof detector is the TPX.
The best detectors are either Valentine V1, Bel STi, Escort 8500 X50, etc.

So ... what model does HE have ... ???

With weather PROOF ... or weather RESISTANT cases ... ???

And if he DID have weatherproof cases ... regular changing/installition from car to bike and back, will reduce how effective the waterproofing is.

How long will it take to swap from one to the other ... ???

To the original poster ... GOOD LUCK ...

**Gremlin** · 20th January 2011, 02:50

Pelican case, some foam and rubber mounting onto a Ram solutions mount. Any detector and right size case would be quite waterproof. Just need to drill a few holes for mounting, and one for cables.

**pritch** · 20th January 2011, 05:52

Originally Posted by FJRider

If its not weatherproof ... dont bother ...

Detectors don't like water but all you need is a plastic bag and a rubber band.

More than one person I know just has a plastic tube running from the detector to their ear. Low tech but it works.

One of my helmets has a HARD fitted, the other has a speaker installed.
Pluses and minuses for each.

**pritch** · 20th January 2011, 05:55

Originally Posted by FJRider

How long will it take to swap from one to the other ... ???

I haven't done that since yesterday. It takes about a minute? Maybe less.

**sinned** · 20th January 2011, 06:00

Bel STI in the tank bag with an screamer and switch on the bag. The tank bag is magnetic and all the wiring is in the gap between magnetic base and bag. An auto 12 volit socket is located in front of the tank. I can't see the detector (nor can anyone else) but can hear the screamer.

**imdying** · 20th January 2011, 07:21

Waterproofing isn't a must have... just means you can't speed as much in the wet.

**JakeTehMuss** · 20th January 2011, 08:00

Originally Posted by sinned

Bel STI in the tank bag with an screamer and switch on the bag. The tank bag is magnetic and all the wiring is in the gap between magnetic base and bag. An auto 12 volit socket is located in front of the tank. I can't see the detector (nor can anyone else) but can hear the screamer.

Do you notice any decrease in detection ability having the Bel STI in your bag opposed to having it on your bars or on the window of a car?

**rapid van cleef** · 20th January 2011, 11:08

yes id like to know the answer to this too?

ive got my RD mounted ontop of the tank but that then means me tank bag is redundant...which is a huge pain in the ass!

**steve_t** · 20th January 2011, 11:14

I think the tank bag reduction in detection would be minimal. I've had my Bel STI in the glove box or in the centre arm rest/console thingy and it's picked up cops and automatic doors from miles away. The automatic doors at work seem to nearly be picked up nearly as early as when the RD is on the screen! Surprising but weird. I might have another test later as there's a K band "Your speed" sign just down the road from home