Re: Fixing V1 Laser false alerts

[Erik Miner <axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I also have my V1 mounted in the same location on a Saeng mount, power unit 
is wired to the rear light. I have NO problem with laser false alerts. BUT 
I did have the exact same problem on my last bike. The solution is to shut 
off the laser portion of the detector! Yes the V1 is completely 
programmable. I can't remember the procedure exactly but call Valentine 
they can walk you through it on the phone. Of course you will no longer 
have laser protection but since if you get a laser alert you are already 
tagged.. so what.

Erik


At 01:39 PM 11/10/99 -0500, you wrote:
>Thanks for the past info, all.
>
>Question regarding the Valentine V1 detector...I wired one into my bike
>(even tried direct to the battery).  The detector is fine until I twist the
>throttle any amount.  It then goes off in the "laser radar" mode until I
>shut the throttle down.  I took the bike on a test ride with the detector
>mounted up on the inside of the right hand side of the windshield on a
>properly made bracket.  It was wailing the whole time.  I spoke to Valentine
>and they suggested the hard wiring to the battery and also to try moving it
>around the cockpit.  Neither has proved to be the cure.  Any ideas???
>
>As far as the Valentine being undetectable, here is some food for thought.
>When I am in my truck with the Valentine on and sitting in close proximity
>to my buddy's car with his Bel detector on, the Valentine is quiet and the
>Bel is chirping.  When I shut the Valentine off, the Bel goes quiet.  When I
>turn the Valentine back on the Bel starts chirping, again.
>
>Regarding the 'ST' gas gauge...it is crap!  Mine shows empty (with the light
>on) when the tank is still half full.  As you all know, Triumph doesn't have
>the fix, yet.  I wonder if Lucas is back in business and supplying Triumph
>with sending units???  (kidding)
>
>Triumph carbon fibre can...I have had one on almost since the bike was
>bought.  It sounds nice and is probably (by feel) half the weight or better
>than the stock can.  By nice sounding I mean it has a growl but it isn't as
>obnoxious as the cans for the T-5's.  The carbon cans are a typical
>straight-through design with perforated tube surrounded by glass packing.
>
>I had my bike on a mobile dyno (dynojet) that showed up at Sport Bike West
>in Kelowna, B.C. last summer.  It recorded a pretty crappy 77.7 hp at the
>rear wheel.  I'll get this checked next summer down in Calgary.  I don't
>think it was accurate since I can still get her up to 240+ km/h pretty
>quickly.  Anyone else have any dyno numbers?  Was your hp line nice and
>smooth right to the top or did it start to 'wobble'.
>
>Rev limiter on the 'ST'...as far as I remember, is supposed to kick in at
>9700 rpm.  I think this is referred to in the owner's manual or else the
>shop manual.
>
>What about the wheels on the 'ST'?  I want to either polish them and leave
>bare or possibly clear coat them after they are polished.  Even chrome would
>look cool although I'm not sure about the durability when using tire irons.
>What should I do?  Anyone have any experience?
>
>Mr. Bird
>
>
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