Radar detection

**Ixion** · 21st July 2006, 16:26

Originally Posted by Ruralman

Hey I was tempted to make a reply like that but I thought there were codes or standards or something????
If I recall a trip from Dn to ChCh about 20+ yrs ago - it was the fastest trip I've ever done. When I followed the 2 bikes I had latched onto into a fuel stop it turned out they were 2 off duty cops (a 380 & 550 Suzuki, both 2 stroke triples)
They reckon they'd get no sympathy if caught then - from what I understand its certainly no different now. Good to see you've got some racing fuel in your viens!!

I reckon that proves my long standing argument that there is some occult force about two strokes that turns the most sober responsible and law abiding motorcyclist into a demon hoon. Or else it's some quality of the smoke.

"Under the influence of two stroke" should be a legitimate defence to speeding. No-one (even cops) can be expected to stick to speed limits on a two stroke.

**scumdog** · 21st July 2006, 16:28

Originally Posted by Ixion

"Under the influence of two stroke" should be a legitimate defence to speeding. No-one (even cops) can be expected to stick to speed limits on a two stroke.

With a bit of effort I managed to on C.B.s step-though Suzuki 50.

**Ruralman** · 21st July 2006, 16:31

I reckon the big change these days seems to be the loss of using discetion to whether a ticket is issued or not - got to meet the quota or at least keep the number of infringement notices up. Don't here many cases of anyone, bikes or cars, getting let off with a warning any more.

**scumdog** · 21st July 2006, 16:37

Originally Posted by Ruralman

I reckon the big change these days seems to be the loss of using discetion to whether a ticket is issued or not - got to meet the quota or at least keep the number of infringement notices up. Don't here many cases of anyone, bikes or cars, getting let off with a warning any more.

Because an insane illogical rant about how some quota-chasing revenue collector letting you off does not have the same ring to it.

**Ruralman** · 21st July 2006, 16:42

Originally Posted by scumdog

Because an insane illogical rant about how some quota-chasing revenue collector letting you off does not have the same ring to it.

Actually it did have the same effect. If the "offender" was told that the warning was logged into the system and if he got pinged again he'd pay twice that would be very effective - maybe even more so? The prospect of a double fine being more incentive than having just got one and maybe getting another one if you don't behave??
I'm sure that would work but whether they'd want to forego the revenue is another Q

**Ruralman** · 21st July 2006, 16:48

Originally Posted by scumdog

Because an insane illogical rant about how some quota-chasing revenue collector letting you off does not have the same ring to it.

OK so it does still happen??????

**Finn** · 21st July 2006, 16:48

I never ride without my Hard on. While it is a large piece of equipment to slide into a tight fitting flap, I couldn't imagine riding without it. I try to force my girlfriend to use it but she always complains that it blinds her when it goes off. So mostly I use it by myself.

**Lou Girardin** · 21st July 2006, 16:54

Originally Posted by Ixion

Has anyone tried, or seen anything about, using Bluetooth for the audio signal (output the signal to a Bluetooth receiver int he helmet). Audio really needs a helmet speaker, but wired ones are too much of a pain. What do cops use for their comms , I presume they'd have some good technology for their mic and earpiece stuff, hardly make sense for them to have dangle wires connecting them to the bike?

I know someone who is investigating bluetooth or similar RF transmission to a helmet. The new Nolan N-Coms have bluetooth receivers as an option.

**Lou Girardin** · 21st July 2006, 16:57

Originally Posted by scumdog

Because an insane illogical rant about how some quota-chasing revenue collector letting you off does not have the same ring to it.

You wouldn't believe it, some bacon rooting, scum sucking low-life SOB cop just let me off a ticket.

Happy now scummy?

**Filterer** · 21st July 2006, 20:03

Originally Posted by Finn

I never ride without my Hard on. While it is a large piece of equipment to slide into a tight fitting flap, I couldn't imagine riding without it. I try to force my girlfriend to use it but she always complains that it blinds her when it goes off. So mostly I use it by myself.

Now i cant work out if you are taking the piss or not about hardons, not fitting in and the girlfriend etc.....