Re: Radar Detectors - Passport best for bikes???

[Mark Collett <yzf1k@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John,
    If I may steal a moment of your time, maybe consider the Valentine One.  I
know it's REALLY expensive.  I've got a BEL 945STi which I don't use any more
because the detection range was really poor.  I mean REALLY poor.  I wouldn't try
to sell it to you folks because I still want you to talk to me.  My experience has
been that anything cordless will not offer good detection range.
    If you're interested, this is how I've got my Valentine set up.  The detector
sits in my tank bag, just under the clear map part.  So it points forward, just
above the windscreen.  It's connected to a remote audio adapter which sits atop my
clutch reservoir (I'm talking about my Yamaha, no Sprint yet) and a remote display
which is attached just beneath the clocks.  So I can adjust the volume with my
left hand, and see the radar direction, number of signals, and signal strength on
the remote display.  I can run an audio cable to my chatterbox, just haven't done
it yet.  The Valentine is connected directly to the bike's battery so it's on when
I turn it on.
    How does it work?  Even where it is, I get really good front range, almost as
good as I get with it in the car.  The directional arrows get a little confused
when there is radar from behind because I'm there to block it, but it still works
okay.  So far, saved me a few times from the 'fuzz.'
    But I'm not saying everyone has to have a Valentine One, just really consider
not getting a cordless detector.  They don't work that well.  If you'd like
pictures, maybe I could get ahold of a friend's digital camera and post pictures
on our website....

Take care,
    Mark

John Petrey, Jr. wrote:

> I now have to go ticketless for 6 months. Parking my ST would be the safest
> course of action now but that ain't going to happen....sooo... I am
> considering which radar detector is best for m/c use. I am partial to
> Cincinnati Microwave products and think Solo Cordless is the best choice b/c
> of battery operation & available earplug jack and couldn't be more pleased
> with their products in the past back: solo, old model passport, back to the
> old BIG box escort. I would, however, buy another brand if my wise ST list
> buds/budettes tell me another brand or model is preferable for use on a
> bike.
>
> -I have never used a radar detector on a motorcycle before so I have a
> couple of questons:
>
> How or where do you run the mic cord to your ear? Up the sleeve of your
> jacket? If so do you leave it there all the time?
>
> Or do you not use ear piece/cord. Can't imagine how it could work without
> this.
>
> What else do I  need to know about successful operation of radar det. on my
> sweeter than the sweetest sweet potato casserole Sprint ST?
>
> Thanks all,
> John 'ApexDawg'
> '00 Red ST
> 4500 miles since 8-25 but it was 24 deg. F here this AM so I don't imagine
> I'll be doing another 4500over next 3 months. Probably only 1500.
> 0 fuel senders replaced, no leaks
>
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Michelin Engineer
Unigraphics CAD/CAM user!
1997 YZF1000R
2000 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro

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