Radar detectors

**Highlander** · 2nd June 2007, 13:45

Originally Posted by shafty

Bel Escort X50 with RAM Mount, and earpiece - VERY happy with set up, adds to relaxation factor big time!

I'll vouch for Shafty's one.
Sure it saved us a packet when on tour in April. Certainly took a load of my mind following him.

Might sound like a silly question, but how do you think it would go through the clear of the map pocket on my tank bag? Or should it be velcroed (?) to the top fo the bag?

**Swoop** · 2nd June 2007, 14:23

Originally Posted by Kwakajack

One question, can you guys give me direct answer, best quality detector, I've heard Bell Magnesium, so is there just that or do I have options?

Valentine One (V1), Bel RX65Pro. Both of these are top of the line, but I'm guessing the new Bel [driver?) is the new leader.

**shafty** · 3rd June 2007, 13:39

Originally Posted by Highlander

I'll vouch for Shafty's one.
Sure it saved us a packet when on tour in April. Certainly took a load of my mind following him.

Might sound like a silly question, but how do you think it would go through the clear of the map pocket on my tank bag? Or should it be velcroed (?) to the top fo the bag?

Jym I reckon it'd go well. Maybe you should bring your tankbag around and take the ST for a fang and try it - most welcome to.

**Fatjim** · 3rd June 2007, 14:45

Yep, Bel rx65 pro or escort 50, or their newer versions. Only get a Valentine if you want to know if the fuzz is behind you or not, which is quite useful when you're doing a runner.

I haven't had a ticket since getting mine, but I ride most of the time without it, at speeds around the 28 days of walking.

**Slingshot** · 4th June 2007, 14:03

Originally Posted by Highlander

Might sound like a silly question, but how do you think it would go through the clear of the map pocket on my tank bag? Or should it be velcroed (?) to the top fo the bag?

I have mine in the top pocket of a tank bag...it's not a clear pocket so I don't get laser protection but it picks up the Ka without a problem.

**roogazza** · 5th June 2007, 10:51

Valentine 1 for me, brilliant ! Gaz.

**Swima** · 10th June 2007, 19:43

Yeah Agree with pritch008.Got mine,an Escort X50 from the same guy.Cheap.Saved me heaps of times.Ear peice in my helment with a seperate lead to the detector,so I can also wear my helmet without the lead being attatched

**slopster** · 20th June 2007, 21:53

Originally Posted by Kwakajack

Being in the position of due in court later this month for a speeding offense, and considering prior suspension this will be 6 months. It's past time I got one!! One question, can you guys give me direct answer, best quality detector, I've heard Bell Magnesium, so is there just that or do I have options?

Best quality detector is a valentine 1 by a long shot solid and durable in a metal case etc but it has been a while since they were updated. Best detector overall is anyones guess. I owned a V1 for 2 years till it went walkies it was great but overpriced. I now have a escort X50 which I believe works slightly better than the V1. But it's the third one I've got replaced under warranty in 6 months (the first one didn't work right out of the box). Maybe I've just had a bad run but I'm glad I brought the 2 year warranty on it! I think the escort x50 and beltronics rx65 are almost identical (they are owned by the same company). The bel STI (according to beltronics themselves) is no more effective then the RX65 it is just undetectable which is not really a requirement til they make them illegal here.

**pritch** · 21st June 2007, 12:15

I was using a relatively expensive earphone set similar to the Sony Fontopia that I'd bought to use with the iPod.

Came across a Radio Shack mono earpiece from DSE, it has a clip that goes around the ear to hold it in place. $9.99 I think it was.

Have only done a couple of brief rides but it's lookin' good. And it's black, not white, so it won't show the dirt... The white one turned grey over nine days in the South Island.

MD · 22nd June 2007, 19:01

Originally Posted by slopster

Best quality detector is a valentine 1 by a long shot solid and durable in a metal case ...

Tough or right! My V1 is still going strong after I wrote off the bike it was attached to a couple of years ago. Bouncing down the road with the bike and it survived. The detector had the rear lens cap shattered and the metal casing had some deep scourings from road rash, and bits of metal chipped off. Out of curiousity I soldered the wires back together, taped over the missing plastic cover/lens cap thingy and hey presto it still worked. The rear detection is well worthwhile and it gets a full strength signal right through your six pack abs.
H.A.R.D. is convenient in terms of no messy wires and quite easy to switch on/off while riding.

**roogazza** · 28th June 2007, 11:22

Originally Posted by MD

The rear detection is well worthwhile and it gets a full strength signal right through your six pack abs.

Thought you had a "carton" MD ??????????????????????? Gaz...

**Swoop** · 1st July 2007, 23:07

Originally Posted by slopster

The bel STI ... is just undetectable which is not really a requirement til they make them illegal here.

Probably a damn decent market in Australia then!

**boomer** · 1st July 2007, 23:13

just out of interest..why wouldn't you want coverage from the rear? i see it as a huge disadvantage not knowing whats behind me

**Delphinus** · 1st July 2007, 23:19

Dont all good detectors (x50 eg) cover your rear, but the V1 is the only one that actually tells you whether its coming from rear or front. correct me if i'm wrong but thats what I heard.