Who all has radar detectors mounted on their bikes? Where did you mount it? can you hear it beeping???

I have one on my 04. I used a stem stand for the mount and I can hear it beeping except at over 120mph but at that speed, just nail it and go.

http://www.techmounts.com/products/index.php?page_function=detail&product_id=2

 

Radar detector

I have a Valentine mounted on a stem mount. I also have the H.A.R.D Set up . I t has a wireless transmitter that sets off a red LED in my helmet when the detector goes off. Then i just look down and see how strong the signal and what direction. Well i look down after i slow down. I can also here it at speeds under 120 or 130 .


http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/product.asp?Item=HARD


http://www.techmounts.com/products/

 

That H.A.R.D. setup is ridiculous, thats one of the coolest things ive ever seen..... I wanna see pics of your bikes with the radars on them...

 

I just added the link for the stem mount.

http://www.techmounts.com/products/

 

Here you go. It's not really blocking the speedo, it just looks like that from the angle I took the photo at.

 

I had one years ago on my 600, it was a Bell one, made for motorcycles (or so the ad read), it mounted to the windscreen with suction cup mounts (before stem stands). It only lasted one ride . . . on a bumpy stretch of highway it jumped to its death

when I turned around to get it, a 4 x 4 pickup ground it into the blacktop, its guts were all over the highway :crash

never bothered to revisit the radar thing again . . . traumatized for life :lol :lol :lol

 

And another thing, where did you guys tap into the wiring harness to attach the radar wiring?? i mean all you need is a 12V key on power source, headlights? fuel pump? i would imagine the radar draws such little power you can tap into just about anything right?

 

And another thing, where did you guys tap into the wiring harness to attach the radar wiring?? i mean all you need is a 12V key on power source, headlights? fuel pump? i would imagine the radar draws such little power you can tap into just about anything right?

I got a car cigaratte lighter cord extender and a wired it off the battery lead then routed the power cord through the bike and plugged it in under the back seat. Nothing permanent and I can use the cord and detector in my car in the winter.

 

The Valentine came with dual set up. A straight cord and a box to direct wire which i did under the seat and ran the cord hidden around and under the tank. Another coiled cord i use with the lighter adapter in the car. I just pop it out of the car and onto the bike or back. I use it ALL the time in both the car and on the bike.

 

What size stem fits 02/03 R1 ? Thanks a bunch for any info , Ive got the V1 but I need to set up the 1 !

 

nevermind found it 17mm , Thanks AD.

 

I have a Bel and use a speaker ear piece that runs in my helmet. I can hear the beeps at any speed. I have it mounted on a stem stand.

 

Well the problem with the stem stand is.... what if you have a steering dampener??? then you cant use that method, any other ideas???

 

Well the problem with the stem stand is.... what if you have a steering dampener??? then you cant use that method, any other ideas???

I remember seeing a M stand... attaches to the mirror bolts. :yesnod

Let me find it..... here ya go... scroll down til you get to the M stand! :sneaky

http://www.motorcycleradar.com/products_pg3_4.htm#StemStand

 

i don't trust ANY "radar detector"

 

No one said you had to trust them, but they do help...... that M Mount looks ok, i just wish i could see it mounted on a bike to see exactly how it looks and to see what it blocks, ya kno

 

No one said you had to trust them, but they do help...... that M Mount looks ok, i just wish i could see it mounted on a bike to see exactly how it looks and to see what it blocks, ya kno

"radar detectors" are a waste of money

 

No one said you had to trust them, but they do help...... that M Mount looks ok, i just wish i could see it mounted on a bike to see exactly how it looks and to see what it blocks, ya kno

Here's a pic of it on a zx-12. Pretty much the same thing.... You can adjust it so it doesn't really have to cover anything. This is your best option in your situation. :yesnod

 

Does anyone know if the "m" stand will fit an 03 it says up to 02 not up to and including ? Anyway thanks , Im sure I could mod it to make it work ....AD. I thought a stem stand would be tits , until someone said something about the damper.......DAMN.

 

Yes the M stand will fit the 2003 R1(it's the same has the 2002)

As far as Radar detectors being a waste.....most are.

Go get yourself an Escort X-50, V1 or Beltronics Pro RX65 and you will see and hear added protection.....lazer your on your own.

You've been running a walmart $100 radar detector haven't you ?

 

Hey thanks 02R1 , I agree about the detectors, I own a V1 , the biggest problem about people and detectors is that they dont understand that it is simply a tool , and if not used propperly the results will be sub-standard!

 

Yeah you can't trust a radar detector because all they do is warn....if you don't slow down or if it's a false alert and you slow down your still safe(slowing down for nothing)


Some people think I should never get a ticket with a radar detector.....mean while never slow down either :crash



I mounted my M-mount on the the fairing stay, gauge support thingy. I drilled a little hole and ran a bolt up to it......this way the mount is mounted low and you can have the detector centered right above the gauges.....it works ok. I can't run it off the mirror bolts becuase of clearance with the R-bars I have.

 

So youre saying with the standard bars the "m" mount will work fine? Thanks AD.

 

you have pics of the R1 mounting set up you did? thanks .

 

With stock bars it will work.... I'll take pics of mine soon