Radar detectors - Yeah right

**Naki Rat** · 24th September 2008, 08:45

Originally Posted by trademe900

where abouts does the phone line go on the bike then? Sorry all a bit confusing for me. Is it easy to wire the thing to the bike?

If you can't find a mate who wants to earn a dozen check out the Yellow Pages under Auto Electricians

**mokomoa112** · 24th September 2008, 08:45

SCREAMER dude

**MarkH** · 24th September 2008, 10:55

Originally Posted by sinfull

red to red black to black green to earth somewhere (a bolt)

earth? You know that automotive electrics are just 12V DC right? Black = neg which would often be black wire or bolt or whatever, red = positive. Do ANY bike/car electrics really use a green earth wire? I know when you use 240V AC current - earth is often used for safety, but the need to earth a 12V system?

**sinfull** · 24th September 2008, 11:00

Yeah thats what i meant lol sorry, i have more to do with ac and thinking back i don't remember seeing no green now (bin a while since i wired the detector in)

**CookMySock** · 24th September 2008, 16:44

Has anyone tried mounting their detector in the rear (boot) compartment?

TIA,
Steve

**snowman** · 24th September 2008, 23:21

What's your excuse?

**no-coast-punk** · 25th September 2008, 03:13

Oh
my
god.

That is the funniest godamn vandalism I have ever seen.

**yomikey** · 25th September 2008, 17:47

I would be really keen on the wireless speaker, I have the H.A.R.D system but I still prefer the audio as well.

**firefighter** · 25th September 2008, 17:50

Originally Posted by Wrestler

... If they pick up a radar signal doesnt that mean the radar has actually got You.

Maybe, but you have to be in sight of the police vehicle so that they can prove it was you who was speeding.Otherwise it could have been anyone.

**MarkH** · 25th September 2008, 18:20

Originally Posted by firefighter

Maybe, but you have to be in sight of the police vehicle so that they can prove it was you who was speeding.Otherwise it could have been anyone.

Actually the radar detector can pick up the signal well before the police can get your speed.

An analogy:
You are in a dark building with no torch, a security guard is in the building using a torch - if you see the beam of his torch, does that mean that he has seen you?

The answer is no - you can see the light reflected off the walls and know he is close before he even has line of sight on you.

**Naki Rat** · 25th September 2008, 21:38

Originally Posted by yomikey

I would be really keen on the wireless speaker, I have the H.A.R.D system but I still prefer the audio as well.

So from that I assume the HARD system gives a visual warning (LEDs) ?

**TimeOut** · 26th September 2008, 06:35

Originally Posted by MarkH

Actually the radar detector can pick up the signal well before the police can get your speed.

An analogy:
You are in a dark building with no torch, a security guard is in the building using a torch - if you see the beam of his torch, does that mean that he has seen you?

The answer is no - you can see the light reflected off the walls and know he is close before he even has line of sight on you.

Great description

Originally Posted by Naki Rat

So from that I assume the HARD system gives a visual warning (LEDs) ?

Yes, at the top of the visor

**CB ARGH** · 26th September 2008, 08:23

Some VERY good information given here guys! (thanks

)

I am inetested in buying one of the radar detectors, and I do believe that I'd go the full price and pay for an STi. Bit hardcore for a 250 but nevertheless it would still be interchangable between bikes if I decide to upgrade.

I'll just have to remember to take it off for the restricted licence test!

EDIT: Oh dear god... $899? That's expensive man.