• Can't post after logging to the forum for the first time... Try Again - If you can't post in the forum, sign out of both the membership site and the forum and log in again. Make sure your COG membership is active and your browser allow cookies. If you still can't post, contact the COG IT guy at IT@Concours.org.
  • IF YOU GET 404 ERROR: This may be due to using a link in a post from prior to the web migration. Content was brought over from the old forum as is, but the links may be in error. If the link contains "cog-online.org" it is an old link and will not work.

Radar detectors, How many are there and,........

J

Juscruizn

Bicycle
Everywhere I look I see advertisements for radar detectors. I am so darned confused I don't know which way to turn, or good buy if I see one. HELP! Thanks, Reed
 
I use a Rocky Mountain Rader RMR-C450. http://rockymountainradar.com/store/13-rmr-c450 I have had it about 5 years now. I think it has saved me twice in that 5 years. At $250 I consider it a good investment if it saves you from even one ticket. Unfortunately, since it is the only radar detector I have ever owned, I have no idea how it stacks up to other units. I made my own bracket on my Valkyrie behind the windshield that the unit just Velcro
 
http://www.radarbusters.com/ My sub $200 Bel has served me well. The hardcore guys seem to gravitate to the Valentine, it's too spendy for me though.
 
I run an Adaptive TPX with visual display. It's not cheap. But it's designed for a motorcycle. Vibration and water proof are nice features. Even if it isn't quite as good as some of the top automobile detectors. But it holds it's own very well. I also use the audio in the helmet. So it has a good remote LED warning staring you in the face. But if you still manage to miss that. The audio works good. Bionic Bob COG & AMA member First C14 CDA member #0220 08 C14,03 Mean Streak, & 86 C10
2638311280103513287fDmUTZ_th.jpg
 
I have a Valentine One. One of the best detectors out there. Had it for years. Long before the Connie. But its a pain to get wired for the M/C. Too much $$$ in accessories just so you can hear it beep. If starting all over I would vote for something M/C friendly. 2003 Concours, 59K COG #6953 IBA 28004 http://home.comcast.net/~slybones/Concours/connieMain.htm
avatar_lg.jpg
VisitedStatesMap.jpg
VisitedProvincesMap.jpg
 
I went through that exactly. Now the V1 resides full time in the truck. The bike has the TPX full time. They are both very happy now! Bionic Bob COG & AMA member First C14 CDA member #0220 08 C14,03 Mean Streak, & 86 C10
2638311280103513287fDmUTZ_th.jpg
 
Steve, Thanks for your reply. I just ordered a Valentine one. Like the fact that is has forward and rear antennaes. I also purchased the head phone. Total cost with UPS two day delivery for $479.00. For me that is a reasonable price. Thanks again for your input. Reed
 
ConnieMain, I was impressed with the information about the Valentine One. With that and your good recommend I just ordered mine. Thanks for your input. Ride safe and be happy. Reed
 
The two best unit are the new Escort 9500ix and the Valentine One. I have both, and I prefer the Escort. It seems to have better range and fewer false alerts. The Valentine is good, but I think the Escort is better. The Escort has a built in GPS and automatically locks out false alerts and also warns you of speed trap and red light camera locations. Personally, I would not waste money on any other brands, especially Rocky Mountain. Whistler and Cobra are also very poor quality.
 
I have a cheap Whistler that has been attached to the dash of my Concours for almost 5yrs (I never remove it) and it still works. Stopping for a coffee and coming out to a high end detector that isn't there anymore would kinda bum me out.
 
I remove mine when leaving in an unsecured area when not close by. So I know it will be there when I come back! Bionic Bob COG & AMA member First C14 CDA member #0220 08 C14,03 Mean Streak, & 86 C10
2638311280103513287fDmUTZ_th.jpg
 
You guys like to putz with stuff more than I do. I waste enough time with ATGATT than to waste even more time mounting and dismounting a RD. If my $40 detector grows legs it's no big deal, besides, when a would be thief notices the microwave oven beeper hot glued to the top of my RD he does a quick calculation of its pawn value.
 
Valentine here. It's overpriced & has misbehaved a few times. But they usually fix it for free even tho it's long outta warranty. 01 Conc, Mijami Floriduh OTP 06: http://tinyurl.com/2vk9o2 route map: http://tinyurl.com/4p7pmd
yzdfi9.jpg
yzdfib.jpg
yzdfia.jpg
y6x7zt.jpg
 
BEL RX65 in a waterproof case hard wired to my Scala G4. I have picked up bogies at 2 miles away. Great RD and has more than paid for itself.
 
Escort 9500ix hooked up to a radar screamer.I can hear it over my in- helmet speakers and has saved my butt to many times to count!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top