Wondering where most Valentine owners mount their units. Trying to figure out if the rearward detection will be obstructed by my own blubbery mass if I place it on a dash shelf? TIA
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- Thread starter teglasscock
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I use the right side version of this. Puts the rearward detection antenna on the right side of the bike, which keeps my body from blocking it. Seems to have no problems picking up signals from behind.
OP
OP
Thanks! Why the right hand side?
drrod
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I have mine mounted on the right side of the dash. The rearward facing antennae is on the right side of the unit thus giving it a better "sight line" if mounted to the right of the bikes centerline (when sitting on the bike). Seems to pick up signals from the rear pretty well although I must admit, that I haven't had to give it the "acid" test. I am far more concerned with what is in front than what is behind. If I see something gaining on me from behind, that I can't readily identify, I slow down until I can.
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I mount mine dead center on the dash mounted to my ST1100. Works fine for rearward dectection as well as to the front. I've used this same setup on 3 STs for my V-1s over the last 10 years. In all that time I've only received one ticket and that was because I chose to ignore the detector warning because I thought I was doing the speed limit... I was wrong.
indypup
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I have mine on the right side of the dash shelf. I'm sure that I block the laser detector by having it there.
I think the rearward laser detection is obstructed but most of the time you are shot in front before you have a chance to slow down. The rearward radar waves seems to pass right through you and are detected just fine.
IMHO, It would be better to mount it out on the reservoirs.
I think the rearward laser detection is obstructed but most of the time you are shot in front before you have a chance to slow down. The rearward radar waves seems to pass right through you and are detected just fine.
IMHO, It would be better to mount it out on the reservoirs.
primary reason for me is that i have too much stuff already on the left hand side. j&m cb2003and aquabox with cell phone.
putting it on the right with the xm radio kinda balanced it all out.