Radar detectors, NZ tuned?

[Southmotian]

Don't overlook cartertonryan on TradeMe as a source... Brilliant!

Agree 100%, link to store. He can sort out heat proofed hardwire kits, techmounts and waterproof covers. All are at very sharp prices

[TLMAN]

Agree 100%, link to store. He can sort out heat proofed hardwire kits, techmounts and waterproof covers. All are at very sharp prices

As for installation I highly recommend Calvotech on Henry Rose Place in Albany. They stung me 50 bucks to hardwire, plus they have mounts in stock for just about any bike!

[Southmotian]

Are you sure???
Ive had a few X band warnings then shortly after ive seen a cop car, the first was an unmarked mazda on the motorway then the second was a traffic commonwhore on Northcote Rd!!

Yep, about 4 years ago I sent an email off to the enquiries address on the police website asking what bands of radar they use. I got a response back 2 days later saying there are no longer any X or K units on the road, only Ka and Laser. Nice one guys

[jafar]

I have had a quick look at detectors before & came away more confused than when i started , which ones are ok for a bike & which ones are not ?
Is it worth getting a scrambler unit?
Where do you get the bits to fit it to the bike & the weather covers?

[Southmotian]

I have had a quick look at detectors before & came away more confused than when i started , which ones are ok for a bike & which ones are not ?
Is it worth getting a scrambler unit?
Where do you get the bits to fit it to the bike & the weather covers?

Follow the link or you can contact Ryan on info@discountbay.co.nz. Escort 8500 x50 is the best value top end detector imho and very reliable. I dropped my last 8500 onto the footpath, it got scratched up but still worked fine! Have an x50 now and it is great. V1 is arguably marginally better but double the price.

He can help with everything needed to fit to a bike, very easy to fit yourself and wiring is as simple as finding power at 12v and earth.

[Blackbird]

Is it worth getting a scrambler unit?

You can get a "Blinder" brand laser jammer which actually works but be wary of other brands, many of which are a rip-off. No such thing as a Ka band microwave jammer unless you're towing a truck full of electronics.

[slopster]

You can get a "Blinder" brand laser jammer which actually works but be wary of other brands, many of which are a rip-off. No such thing as a Ka band microwave jammer unless you're towing a truck full of electronics.

Unless you buy this:
http://www.radarscramblers.com/product_scorpion_ka.htm

[Blackbird]

Unless you buy this:
http://www.radarscramblers.com/product_scorpion_ka.htm

I was being cautious as a number of companies (most notably Rocky Mountain) have made similar claims which have been discredited in independent tests. I haven't seen the Scorpion before though and would like to see a truly independent evaluation. Caveat emptor!

[RantyDave]

Hey, while we're having another radar detector thread ... and by some miracle Sniper hasn't appeared to act as the repost police ... does anyone have any opinions on these - http://www.radarbusters.com/motorcyc...ardetector.cfm

Dave

[mbazza]

Interesting thread with useful info and links. Thanks. Cheers.

[shafty]

I have had a quick look at detectors before & came away more confused than when i started , which ones are ok for a bike & which ones are not ?
Is it worth getting a scrambler unit?
Where do you get the bits to fit it to the bike & the weather covers?

Hi Mate - check this thread: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ighlight=radar

But in summary and to agree with postings so far

• X50 Escort 8500
• Carter Ryan are the best service and price and can help with leads etc
• RAM Mounts are great
• Carter Ryan can also assist with waterproof covers at a price no one else matches

PM me if any questions regardless how simple they may sound. My Escort is in my co. car during the week, and on the bike weekends

[puddytat]

Well all thats a relief then, thanks all! I have got the hardwire thru Cartertonryan & rangied up a mount out of some 3mm alu sheet & a dyna bolt...Cheers

[Idubbs]

Hey, while we're having another radar detector thread ... and by some miracle Sniper hasn't appeared to act as the repost police ... does anyone have any opinions on these - http://www.radarbusters.com/motorcyc...ardetector.cfm

Dave

Yeh, I'd be interested in hearing anyone that's used one of these! Whistler Crusier radar detector- I believe they were sold in NZ a couple of years back, though I think the NZ distributor has changed??? Question is that, assuming you can still get them - has the firmware been kept up to date, and how do they fare compared to the industry leaders?.....

[Pumba]

Yeh, I'd be interested in hearing anyone that's used one of these! Whistler Crusier radar detector- I believe they were sold in NZ a couple of years back, though I think the NZ distributor has changed??? Question is that, assuming you can still get them - has the firmware been kept up to date, and how do they fare compared to the industry leaders?.....

www.radardirect.co.nz advertises them on his website, so one would presume you can get them from him. As for the quality or how effective they are I wouldent have a clue. I dont see the point in spending that much money for something I cant put in my car when I need it.

[Idubbs]

Hey Pumba - you must have a different www.radarsdirect.co.nz to me. No longer listed on their site. ...... you can buy them for USD $199 from www.buyradardetectors.com. The problem then becomes whether you have enough places on yer bike to fit the parts......Question remains, how reliable are they?: