Adaptiv TPX radar detector

[wynw]

Excellent.

How does it affect your view of tacho and speedo?

Did you use the TPX mount? Or something else?

No problem seeing gauges even with head down on tank as mount is fully adjustable and yes i used the TPX mount

[BIG DOUG]

I have one one my xr and it is alright I did get pinged by a cop out of timaru as he was up the arse of a cattle truck and it only went off as I started to pass the truck fair shit myself but the led is good very bright I made my own mount and the later ones have a different baseplate and plug which now clips in as mine just pushes in and sometimes works it way out they are trying to get me this type and my earpiece stopped working but they are sorting this I hope it works tomorrow as I'm heading to the naki and don't need anymore tickets lol.

[Pixie]

Sounds good. Thanks wynw



Direct from TPX is considerably cheaper, dangerous.

From what I can work out, there is no difference between the Radar Direct version and the original from TPX. Oh and you can swap the TPX to a car as well - there is a car mount available for them and a car power cord.

"Made for NZ conditions" means they have turned off X band in software.Something you can do yourself.

Apparently there is someone in Nelson selling Valentine 1's for a good price.Around $850

[slofox]

Well. So much for "cheaper from the USofA..."

When I totalled up all the bits I needed and didn't need, added freight and then converted $us to $nz, it is actually cheaper to go through Radar Direct! So I did. Not only is it cheaper, but I get to enjoy that warm fuzzy glow from having supported a New Zild firm as well as peace of mind should it explode when I hook it up.

Done. Thanks to all for your feedback on this item.

[yama]

"Made for NZ conditions" means they have turned off X band in software.Something you can do yourself.

Apparently there is someone in Nelson selling Valentine 1's for a good price.Around $850

Yeah, like when radar direct had the "gold edition" V1 that was just a normal one in a gold box!

[wynw]

should be at Paeroa if you want to have a look, 021 919673

[wynw]

out of interest, what price did radar direct quote you?

[slofox]

Including freight, about $715. No mount included - I'll have a look first and see if I can fake one myself.

Compare that to $785 from Adaptiv and $765 from 1stradardetectors.com. Better to stay home this time.

[Cary]

Got mine from R-direct

I like it because it's waterproof so no extra cover required.

The light is ok but the wireless speaker is much better the only problem i've found with it is it seems to pull the sheathing off wire. Thought it was me not being carefull but bought another and it's doing the same even though I was very carefull with it. Also the LED display has come loose from unit.

Make sure you keep wire as secure as possible.

Saying that, unit works good and don't ride/drive without it......

Guy at R-direct said Valentine a better unit, but more expensive. I wanted waterproof.

Saved me enough to be worth the money.

[dangerous]

I'll have a look first and see if I can fake one myself.

hey what I do and Ill try n sort some pics out is bend up some flat steel or ally and mount it from the inside mirror bolts, piece a piss and works well.

[slofox]

You have an ear piece and bright LEDs to warn you. (which you can adjust for night riding as they are bright)
So if your battery goes flat for your ear piece you still have the LEDS to warn you. (I do carry a spare batt)

What sort of battery life do you get with the headset? I am having to replace the battery after about 4 - 6 hours runtime. Which seems incredibly short. I would have expected a lot more than that. I have asked Radar Direct about this and Graeme is asking Wayne for an opinion. Any comments?

[dangerous]

If its anything like the H.A.R.D system you need to switch it off after each day but you should be able to sxpect 12-24hrs I would think.

[slofox]

If its anything like the H.A.R.D system you need to switch it off after each day but you should be able to sxpect 12-24hrs I would think.

I switch it off every time. After a week it just won't start the headset up even though the battery still reads 3.2V...and measures "full" on a battery meter...

[slofox]

I use a CR2450 (3v) from Dick Smith.
I guess I would get over 3 times that.
I found that you are best to have the Switch part on the side of your helmet and the same side as the radar and not at the back as it does not work as well from there.

Hope that helps.

I am currently trying out a DSE battery - will let you know how it goes.

I have the switch on the side of the helmet but is opposite side from the detector. I have the Interphone on that side so I guess it'll have to stay as it is...goddam helmet has little blue flashing lights all over it...

EDIT: Incidentally, the TPX picked up a copper on the opposite side of the road ahead this morning from about 1500m out. He had some cager pulled over and had obviously left the radar on. Better range than the old cobra had...

[slofox]

Yeah they are not a bad wee unit, you may have noticed that it is hard to tell how close the cop is?
That is my main complaint about the radar.

Having come from an el cheapo Cobra, I don't really have much to compare with. The Cobra didn't have as good a range anyway.

But the TPX doesn't really accelerate the beep rate until you get quite close - I have noticed that. I am more interested in overall range anyway since I tend to react to the first chirp I hear (or see).

Funny thing - a detector in my car has resulted in my average highway speed dropping about 5km/hr. But this hasn't happened on the bike yet...funny that...