Best radar detector for bikes?

[Laz]

Hi All,
I'm looking at getting a radar detector before the porkers lock me up forever. So I'm looking for some advice on which one to get. I'm looking at the mid price range. Have had a look at the Adaptiv ones but they seem to be lacking in range and some of the belltronics ones are obsolete. I would appreciate some practical advice on different models that work well on NZ roads. I ride mainly highway so looking for something that will pick them up before they pick me up.

[Oakie]

Well this should be fun ...

[Mike.Gayner]

I can't (yet) give any advice on the best detectors, my only advice is don't bother with cheap detectors.

I bought this one because it was cheap, and could talk to my Sena headset, which seemed like a great idea. And it was, except that the detector gives endless false alerts making it a waste of time. And I mean ENDLESS.

[onearmedbandit]

I like my V1. Warned me plenty of times when I've been doing 105 in a 100 zone.

[caseye]

Mk 1 eyeball, good Nose and a watchful eye on the speed reading device have sufficed for me for a long time now, can't help but think that unless you are doing serious ( 140+) speeds it's hardly worth the effort.
Your 4 posts, 600R bike and mention of "porkers" all make me think you're actually just someone who doesn't give a shit and speeds at will no matter the circumstance or who might get hurt.
I could be entirely wrong and would happily stand corrected, but that is how this post comes across to me, just my opinion, but there it is.

[Mike.Gayner]

Didn't take long for the hi-vis safety brigade to show up.

[Oakie]

I like my V1. Warned me plenty of times when I've been doing 105 in a 100 zone.

My speedo does that (although I suspect it tells me I'm doing 105 when I'm really only doing 101)

[Digitdion]

Mk 1 eyeball, good Nose and a watchful eye on the speed reading device have sufficed for me for a long time now, can't help but think that unless you are doing serious ( 140+) speeds it's hardly worth the effort.
Your 4 posts, 600R bike and mention of "porkers" all make me think you're actually just someone who doesn't give a shit and speeds at will no matter the circumstance or who might get hurt.
I could be entirely wrong and would happily stand corrected, but that is how this post comes across to me, just my opinion, but there it is.

The OP is not asking for anyone's rightous or assumed opinions on his riding style.
So unless you want to answer his questions you should not make comment at all.

Way to much bullshit on kiwibiker.

Getting back to the OP.if you want to go the way of a detector I suggest you pay more and get something higher end. I went with a escort redline. So it's a detector designed to go in a car.
Get a plastic cover for it. They work well.

With radar detectors it's important to remember they will give you lots of warning. If a cop has his radar on all the time.
However if out riding, going a big to fast and very little traffic around. If a cop is driving around and only turning his radar on when he sees you you are screwed.

Radars help, but not the complete dogs bollocks!
My 2 cents

[caseye]

The OP is not asking for anyone's rightous or assumed opinions on his riding style.
So unless you want to answer his questions you should not make comment at all.

Way to much bullshit on kiwibiker.

Getting back to the OP.if you want to go the way of a detector I suggest you pay more and get something higher end. I went with a escort redline. So it's a detector designed to go in a car.
Get a plastic cover for it. They work well.

With radar detectors it's important to remember they will give you lots of warning. If a cop has his radar on all the time.
However if out riding, going a big to fast and very little traffic around. If a cop is driving around and only turning his radar on when he sees you you are screwed.

Radars help, but not the complete dogs bollocks!
My 2 cents

Really, righteous? hummm.
Not make comment? ON KB, are you kidding me?
go back to your desk and only speak when spoken too please.
Oh, um, sorry, I didn't mean to offend your poor sensibilities, Na, actually I did.
I am free to express my opinions here or anywhere else I like, your comments, like mine, are what makes KB what it is.
No Hi Vis brigade here Mr G, do plenty of dumb shit, but don't see the need for speed meaning having to spend big bucks on making sure I can speed in complete disregard for the rules, because I have an expensive radar detector, is all.

[skippa1]

Adaptiv are all good, mine performs as well as others i ride with and they use top end Beltronics

[R650R]

Your better off without a detector unless your in traffic a lot on main highway commutes across the Takapau plains or Taupo straights etc. All of the people I know who own detectors keep on getting tickets, make of that what you will.
Napier cops using their laser heaps now and have some good hiding places...
Your not on the red one riding around in tshirts and shorts at mega speeds in town are you????
I've had on on bike years ago and was just an annoyance....

[nzspokes]

Adaptiv are all good, mine performs as well as others i ride with and they use top end Beltronics

Are they motorcycle specific?

[skippa1]

Are they motorcycle specific?

Yes.......

[AllanB]

I was very happy with the two cars that had been pulled over ahead of me yesterday. Cheers guys - in particular the one who had been stopped by a mufti.....

I still think the mufti thing is not 'good cricket'

[Oakie]

The OP is not asking for anyone's rightous or assumed opinions on his riding style.

Given that there is only one purpose for having a radar detector i think there is nothing to assume about his riding style. Fast (regardless of how tidy and skilful)

As far as being 'righteous' is concerned, it think those bikers who get pissed off at being judged because of the actions of our biking brethren or nearly being taken out by them because they are acting like cocks are entitled to at least voice a 'tut tut'.

I mean, how can it be right for him to try to find something to help him evade the law and wrong for others to at least express a tut tut?