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    Radar Detectors

    I know that there have been a number of threads about detectors but I'm interested to know if anyone has one of these : http://www.cobra.com/pdf/RADAR/ESD8200.pdf

    and what you think of them.
    Are they ok/ not worth getting etc.

    Got the chance of one cheap so would be interested to know!
    I'm only wearing black until they develop something darker




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    I've got a multi-make independent test somewhere which I'll look for. Cobras in general are a notch below benchmark detectors like the Valentine 1 and Escort X50. Depends what you can get it for as some protection is better than no protection. You can get the Escort and Valentine in NZ new for around $500

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    I aquired a Cobra unit a while ago. Fairly crappy quality, but if you MUST have one that talks, this'll do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blackbird
    Depends what you can get it for as some protection is better than no protection.
    I've been offered one for $120
    I'm only wearing black until they develop something darker




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    Hi Hawkeye, I have an Escort in the car (I am a Traveller and can't afford points). I chose it so it could transfer to the bike at weekends. I haven't wired it to my bike yet(New bike Friday) but great in the car - definitely paid for itself. You still need to ride with caution, but it gives you the edge. If you are keeen I willl dig out the NZ website for a good deal......

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    Mines situated just above my nose and a bit on front of my ears, easy to transfer to whatever I'm riding/driving and has 100% success rate so far.

    Oh, and never needs batteries.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog
    Mines situated just above my nose and a bit on front of my ears, easy to transfer to whatever I'm riding/driving and has 100% success rate so far.

    Oh, and never needs batteries.
    So, in all honesty, how many times have you been pulled over and 'warned'?
    Or even got a knowing wave from a cop.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lou Girardin
    So, in all honesty, how many times have you been pulled over and 'warned'?
    Or even got a knowing wave from a cop.
    *Never been pulled over (except for Booze-Bus roadside breath test)

    One speeding ticket in 1987 - it was those funny old 'Digitector' rubber strips across the road thing that got me - and no detector will warn you of them - even the eyes won't do it if you're going too fast. (not that I speed)


    *Except by an old ex-MOT type (before I was doing this job) who just wanted to see who owned the 'new' bike in town and check I had a 'bike licence.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog
    *Never been pulled over (except for Booze-Bus roadside breath test)
    Speed doesn't kill people.
    Stupidity kills people.

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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog
    *Never been pulled over (except for Booze-Bus roadside breath test)

    One speeding ticket in 1987 - it was those funny old 'Digitector' rubber strips across the road thing that got me - and no detector will warn you of them - even the eyes won't do it if you're going too fast. (not that I speed)


    *Except by an old ex-MOT type (before I was doing this job) who just wanted to see who owned the 'new' bike in town and check I had a 'bike licence.
    Now i know your getting old but... Think back about 18 months ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Smokin
    Now i know your getting old but... Think back about 18 months ago.
    SPRUNG!
    Speed doesn't kill people.
    Stupidity kills people.

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    Doh!
    But one day all will be revealed - and that noise outside your place Smokin is a hired hitman.......to rub out a squealer.
    Winding up drongos, foil hat wearers and over sensitive KBers for over 14,000 posts...........
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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog
    Doh!
    Bugger! Don't you hate that?
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    Fuck it, let's ride!


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    Quote Originally Posted by scumdog
    Doh!
    But one day all will be revealed - and that noise outside your place Smokin is a hired hitman.......to rub out a squealer.
    Aww hell, Now every time I hear a harley I'll run and hide under my bed. Sorry Scummy ole buddy ole pal.
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