What radar and mount is the best bang for your buck?

**Erelyes** · 15th April 2015, 10:31

Originally Posted by rastuscat

However, if you are looking for a radar/laser detector, that's a different issue. I suggest that if you drive within the existing tolerance, you'll have no need for one. Ride with awareness, that's a good idea too. Don't rely on a gadget.

Yes - a fool with a tool is still a fool.

That said, there is the odd P.O. that is a fool as well and doesn't understand the concept of discretion. There is a time and a place, and having a detector helps one identify whether it's the right time...

Anyone know of a radar detector that has a remote mount (say, tucked away in the front fairing) and then a lead to something like a hidden away warning LEd on the dash, or a screamer in the fairing?

**Big Dog** · 15th April 2015, 10:38

I have a mount I don't use and have no desire to use. Heavy duty chrome thing.
Guy who sold me the bike said it was a "tech deck" I think he said from RAM.
if anyone wants to buy it let me know and I will post pics.
Otherwise I will modify it to he a camera mount. Save me from being a dickhead with a camera mount.

Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

**Reckless** · 15th April 2015, 12:24

They got them On Torpedo ATM 4 hundy
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/3...IULhoCY-Dw_wcB

Had a look for a review as my Escort X50 is getting long in the tooth but Not such a good review and the TPX either?
http://radartest.com/2012-Test-Adaptiv-TPX.asp

**Ripperjon** · 15th April 2015, 15:00

Yep, they go on "sale" from time to time on Torpedo7.
They are 399.99 right now and go up to 499.99 occasionally.
They come with the wiring harness and visual alert LED.
They used to have the bluetooth wireless helmet-mounted ear-piece thingys for 95 but i didnt see them just now.
As for mounts, a bunch of Gopro mounts and a smackerel of creativity saves $$$ and makes for easier portability.

All that being said, if you have to be in first gear to stick to the limit, Torpedo7 sell a wide range of pushbikes too.

**casualsonic** · 28th April 2015, 13:03

Originally Posted by Reckless

They got them On Torpedo ATM 4 hundy
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/3...IULhoCY-Dw_wcB

Had a look for a review as my Escort X50 is getting long in the tooth but Not such a good review and the TPX either?
http://radartest.com/2012-Test-Adaptiv-TPX.asp

Damn that's cheap!!!

Torpedo7 also have the techmount grip mount.

That's where I got mine!!

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**carbonhed** · 28th April 2015, 16:42

I reckon the Escort 8500 X50 is a fine detector for the money.

http://www.radardirect.co.nz/

**Big Dog** · 28th April 2015, 18:14

I have a techmount in chrome similar to http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/m...tem/tm-30910c/ for sale if anyone wants it before I put it on trademe make me an offer.

**boman** · 28th April 2015, 20:58

Originally Posted by Reckless

They got them On Torpedo ATM 4 hundy
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/3...IULhoCY-Dw_wcB

Had a look for a review as my Escort X50 is getting long in the tooth but Not such a good review and the TPX either?
http://radartest.com/2012-Test-Adaptiv-TPX.asp

Get a Beltronics STI. They are pricey, but can be bought for around $800.00 from Repco sometimes.

If mine goes off. 99% chance there is a cop around. Guaranteed. No false alarms ever.