FJRHank
"Scooter Pimp"
I recently got a warning, for doing 55 in a 45. It could have easily been avoided. So I've been looking closely at Radar Detectors and mounting them and using them on a bike.
I've read pretty much all the posts here, and other forums. There really aren't any "standards'. Some have shelf mounts, some have tray mounts, some have motorcycle specific Detectors that have antenna in the front and rear, and some have normal detectors mounted behind their fairings.
Another issue is 'how to be alerted by the dectector, on a motorcycle'. Some use nothing, some the HARD system, or the HUD system, or they jack into existing hearing devices already a part of their setup (music etc). Some are also using a highly amplified speaker thing or LED lights to alert them.
I've decided to go a specific way, and maybe others can say yay or nay and why, and it will help others not waste too much time with this.
First, the attachment explains one option I found: If you cant see it properly (some pic issues lately), it shows a great spot behind the very front of the fairing that can be accessed by taking off the black inner cowl on the left side.
This would allow for a hidden install. Easily waterproofed (pretty much is already), and I think it would work well, as radar goes through plastic ok, but not metal. It wouldn't work for laser though (or so I've read).
But there are downsides too. Although you dont have to worry about theft, turning from 'highway' to 'city' (or any adjustments) wouldnt be easy. And moving it between bike and car would be a chore too.
Because I wanted to get one of the 'top 3', I kinda ruled out the bike specific ones.
So I've decided to get a passport 8500 x50 and mount it with the Turbo Tom left dash mount. And use a Marc Parnes LED visual alert on top of the dash. I think it would work the best this way, being higher up. It may also catch something behind you, and has the (albeit remote) possiblity of catching laser in time.
Decided on the visual alert over the loud audio one mostly because I dont want to be downtown, in traffic, and have it go off and have everyone starring at me. I've also heard that in some situations, wind, earplugs, etc they are still hard to hear. I think I can get use to having the Visual Alert in my peripheral vision and just need to pay attention to that 'area' somewhat more then normal.
Anyway, I'll admit this has been a pia. I really wish there were more bike specific Detectors, that met the specific needs we have. Deciding between a visual or audio alert, for instance, without being able to try them, is a crap shoot.
So, if anyone has any thoughts, new info, etc etc, please join in! Regards,
I've read pretty much all the posts here, and other forums. There really aren't any "standards'. Some have shelf mounts, some have tray mounts, some have motorcycle specific Detectors that have antenna in the front and rear, and some have normal detectors mounted behind their fairings.
Another issue is 'how to be alerted by the dectector, on a motorcycle'. Some use nothing, some the HARD system, or the HUD system, or they jack into existing hearing devices already a part of their setup (music etc). Some are also using a highly amplified speaker thing or LED lights to alert them.
I've decided to go a specific way, and maybe others can say yay or nay and why, and it will help others not waste too much time with this.
First, the attachment explains one option I found: If you cant see it properly (some pic issues lately), it shows a great spot behind the very front of the fairing that can be accessed by taking off the black inner cowl on the left side.
This would allow for a hidden install. Easily waterproofed (pretty much is already), and I think it would work well, as radar goes through plastic ok, but not metal. It wouldn't work for laser though (or so I've read).
But there are downsides too. Although you dont have to worry about theft, turning from 'highway' to 'city' (or any adjustments) wouldnt be easy. And moving it between bike and car would be a chore too.
Because I wanted to get one of the 'top 3', I kinda ruled out the bike specific ones.
So I've decided to get a passport 8500 x50 and mount it with the Turbo Tom left dash mount. And use a Marc Parnes LED visual alert on top of the dash. I think it would work the best this way, being higher up. It may also catch something behind you, and has the (albeit remote) possiblity of catching laser in time.
Decided on the visual alert over the loud audio one mostly because I dont want to be downtown, in traffic, and have it go off and have everyone starring at me. I've also heard that in some situations, wind, earplugs, etc they are still hard to hear. I think I can get use to having the Visual Alert in my peripheral vision and just need to pay attention to that 'area' somewhat more then normal.
Anyway, I'll admit this has been a pia. I really wish there were more bike specific Detectors, that met the specific needs we have. Deciding between a visual or audio alert, for instance, without being able to try them, is a crap shoot.
So, if anyone has any thoughts, new info, etc etc, please join in! Regards,
pretty nice. Substantial too, heavy. 
