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    Radar detectors

    Hi, I think I need a radar dectector....can't keep my mind on riding when my head is spinning 360 checking every thing at every moment.
    Do any of you have one, and do they work and are there bike specific ones?
    I have been looking at the escort passport max international. Sounds like what I need according to the sales pitch.....
    any help appreciated as I have no clue what I'm looking at.
    Cheers

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    This topic has been debated to death on KB. Only one bike specific radar detector, TPX 2, yes I've got one and it works just fine. Anything else is a car version and needs farkles to get it to work on bike, IMHO.

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    Quote Originally Posted by caspernz View Post
    This topic has been debated to death on KB. Only one bike specific radar detector, TPX 2, yes I've got one and it works just fine. Anything else is a car version and needs farkles to get it to work on bike, IMHO.
    dont help the cunt. jesus!

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    +1 for the TPX V2. Thing has save my arse a few times on the Gixxer, beeping when I'm ready to overtake someone, cop hiding behind the bushes a bit further down the road.

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    Here's an overview of what they will and won't do for you: http://geoffjames.blogspot.co.nz/201...th-having.html . At best, they're an aid and if you don't keep up good situational awareness, you'll still get bitten.

    I took the Escort and screamer off the Street Triple when I sold it a year ago and it's still sitting in the shed. Won't bother now to put it on the GSX-S.

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    Thanks,I don't read fast and it would take me ages to get this straight looking on the web. I get the idea so will make my choice.... I don't hoon about, only back on the bike after a long time.went out and passed a flicking camper doin 80 on a 100k straight just as a station wagon with camera in it was parked up. I only hit maybe 115 to get by and get inbut it got me thinking is all. I need my listens for work.
    Do the camera cars catch a bike plate?

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    Quote Originally Posted by v twin View Post
    ...can't keep my mind on riding when my head is spinning 360 checking every thing at every moment.
    look forward and slightly down, theres a speedo there, that will tell you

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    2 scared to look down

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    Quote Originally Posted by v twin View Post
    Thanks,I don't read fast and it would take me ages to get this straight looking on the web. I get the idea so will make my choice.... I don't hoon about, only back on the bike after a long time.went out and passed a flicking camper doin 80 on a 100k straight just as a station wagon with camera in it was parked up. I only hit maybe 115 to get by and get inbut it got me thinking is all. I need my listens for work.
    Do the camera cars catch a bike plate?
    If it can see your plate, then yes they will.

    Camera cars don't do demerit points so you'd get fined but you wouldn't lose your license.

    Cops, though... Sportsbike sales aren't what they used to be. Cruiser and adventure bike sales are up. Make of that what you will.

    The Demerit system is summed up here, it's worth a look:

    https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-lice...emerit-points/

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    Yep. TPX V2 is good. But it does not perform miracles. You need to keep the eyes open as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by v twin View Post
    2 scared to look down
    That would suggest you don't need a radar detector yet...

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    I have been stopped only twice on the bike, ticketed just the one time... but got off that. I have however, been spotted by oncoming Cops and given the nod to slow down. In summary, personally I don't see the need for a radar detector when I have the Bro's to politely let me when I should peg it back a bit. Other than that, choose your moments... if you ride everywhere nuts out and 'can't keep your mind on your riding' then perhaps a little bit of self control needs to be worked on.

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    I like the nod. I feel it is respectful - they know if they do a U turn you may wick it up, and shit get crazy.

    It's a 'throttle off' nod. And to be fair, with me at least, it works.

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    Quote Originally Posted by v twin View Post
    2 scared to look down
    Bloody hell, I hope I don't have to ride in any space shared with you then
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    Quote Originally Posted by Maha View Post
    I have been stopped only twice on the bike, ticketed just the one time... but got off that. I have however, been spotted by oncoming Cops and given the nod to slow down. In summary, personally I don't see the need for a radar detector when I have the Bro's to politely let me when I should peg it back a bit. Other than that, choose your moments... if you ride everywhere nuts out and 'can't keep your mind on your riding' then perhaps a little bit of self control needs to be worked on.
    I agree, I think I saw to cops on bikes up from waingaro the other day who gave a wave, seemed cool kinda characters. I got nothing against advice like that, I did back off a bit after that.
    Hum, self control.ill have to look that one up and get back to you

    Quote Originally Posted by PrincessBandit View Post
    Bloody hell, I hope I don't have to ride in any space shared with you then
    Don't worry princessbandit, I do believe I'm safe on the road....most of the time. Been around long enough to know it hurts when things go bad

    I hope this worked out, I don't really know web talk forum stuff

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