Radar detector

[donrokon]

Are there any of the top ranked radar detectors that are easily mounted via brackets/holders and ram mounts on Spyders, specifically an RT limited, 2016?

[L_r_g]

I've been looking into radar detectors as well. I've found that RAM makes a radar detector mount, easily found online. It uses a metal plate that is stuck onto the detector and then has high power magnets in the mount that attaches the detector to the mount. The nice thing is that it makes it pretty much universal as long as there's a flat spot on the bottom of the detector. Every RAM item I've ever used has been awesome, so I wouldn't expect any different with that product.

As for specific model, there are many good ones out there. Myself I'm partial to the Escort Passport's, I've had several and all with excellent performance. Currently have a Max II and will likely pick up a Max 360c before too long. Others to consider are Radenso Pro M, Uniden R3, and Valentine 1. They're not cheap, but keeping in mind that a speeding ticket could be a couple hundred dollars easily, plus potentially increase your insurance rates for years, I figure that if it saves me from 1 ticket I've recouped my money.

[Joel The Biker]

I have a radar detector on my spyder. Made a mount for the dash and the detector is held in place with heavy duty velcro. I highly recommend Escort Redline radar detector. I run it in ka band only and never have false alarms. Range is over 2 miles with cllear line of sight. Stay away from the V2. I had one and got lots of false alarms and range wasnt as good.

[PistonBlown]

Have a Adaptiv TPX Radar Detector on mine.

This is Radar Detector designed for motorbikes so:

• Waterproof
• Buttons are easy to operate with gloves on
• Can be quickly removed - has a mount + wiring connector.
• Various mounts for bike bars etc available (or can use ram-mounts)
• Smaller for easier mounting
• Comes with a bright led cluster that you can mount away from the unit, so you could hide the unit somewhere if your local cops have a downer on them.
• You can also get a helmet mounted indicator/sounder though I've not bothered as the led cluster is very bright.

Works well i.e. I've not had any points/fines since fitting it;-)

Initially I had it on a ram mount but made my own custom mount - using the safety card slot as the mounting point:-))
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Three dot thing in picture is led cluster, beside that you can just about see where the cable plugs into. Its got its dust cap in place so hard to see.

[PistonBlown]

...and some photos of my home made mount to make the engineers out there squirm:-)
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[Dennis in Lodi]

I have used this for about 6 years and I put one on each bike I own. Mine is mounted under the Tupperware on my RT and now my F3L. It has Laser Jamming options but after 6 years of use I have only jammed Laser Radar twice. Both times I wasn't speeding and the perplexed look on the officers face as he examined his device read out was priceless. I didn't put the jammer on my F3L as I mostly use a detector for protection from unintentional speeding. The remote LED warning light is super bright and can easily be seen during the day. No need for audible sounds as you really can't hear them any way at highway speeds. This detector has paid for it self many time over and it's water proof so I never have to worry about it under my Tupperware.
Dennis

...and some photos of my home made mount to make the engineers out there squirm:-)
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[easysuper]

My Radar detector is on her Spyder behind me and it works thru our com's in our helmets, SLOW DOWN ! DAVE the SPEED LIMIT IS -------- She has driven for over 60 years and never has gotten any ticket my record is not as good I've had 2 tickets one when I was 18 the next one I was just having fun in my car driving to the coast. I always figured the Speed limit was posted for a reason.
Just saying......

[Dennis in Lodi]

https://www.radarbusters.com/TPX-Mot...ardetector.htm

Top rated water proof motorcycle radar detector. I mounted this under the Tupperware in the center above the head lights under the plastic. I found a slot that it fits nicely into. No loss in sensitivity or range and you are not able to see it at all.. This has a super bright LED circle remote alert light that I have mounted on the center handle bar brace aimed directly at my eyes. You can see it easily DAY or night.
When I'm not speeding I simply ignore the light as it sees radar signs about 3/4 mile out. When I am pushing the limits I keep an open eye for it to flash. It has never failed to detect real radar and give me very early warnings. On the interstate it sees radar up to 2 miles out at times.
Down side of mounting like this is it's on when powered by the ignition key. Not really a problem the way I use it but a state below me it's illegal to use a detector. So if that is a problem in your area, you might need a remote switch or a way to turn the detector off. I just mounted my detector on high sensitivity and the brightest setting for the LED warning light.
Dennis

[irvin48]

My Radar detector is on her Spyder behind me and it works thru our com's in our helmets, SLOW DOWN ! DAVE the SPEED LIMIT IS -------- She has driven for over 60 years and never has gotten any ticket my record is not as good I've had 2 tickets one when I was 18 the next one I was just having fun in my car driving to the coast. I always figured the Speed limit was posted for a reason.
Just saying......

mine is in the passenger seat. dang speedo is easily read from back there. any thing
more than 5 or 6 over a banging on my helmet starts.

[ARtraveler]

mine is in the passenger seat. dang speedo is easily read from back there. any thing
more than 5 or 6 over a banging on my helmet starts.

You might be a candidate for the speedo switch trick. Put the speedo into kph before a ride. Sixty two will show 100 on the speedo.

[duncansiler]

Joel the Biker,
I want to install a dash cam, what type do you have installed? I purchased an off brand that came with front/rear cameras. I've not installed it yet.

Si

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Are there any of the top ranked radar detectors that are easily mounted via brackets/holders and ram mounts on Spyders, specifically an RT limited, 2016?

Don't know of any detectors but there is a built in speeding ticket avoidance system on the Spyder!!

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[AbNormy]

Do any vendors here on SL sell brackets or shelves to put radar detectors on pre made? for a 2014 RT? Got a Uniden after catching a 17 over trying to catch up to my buddy on a K1600 in Bandera, and though they let me keep it off my record, since it was the first ticket in 22 years, I'd like to avoid another.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Do any vendors here on SL sell brackets or shelves to put radar detectors on pre made? for a 2014 RT? Got a Uniden after catching a 17 over trying to catch up to my buddy on a K1600 in Bandera, and though they let me keep it off my record, since it was the first ticket in 22 years, I'd like to avoid another.

I was an LEO ( 15 yrs ago ) .... 15 years before I retired " LAZAR " was discovered / invented ..... the Dept. stopped using Radar.... it became a " dinosaur " immediately .... Lazar works using a beam of light, aim it, pull the trigger and it's instantaneous .... I still don't think they have designed a device that can detect it....so IMHO a Radar detector won't save you ...... goodluck ... Mike

[troop]

I was a WI state trooper for 25 years. Trained in radar, laser and VASCAR. As stated above, laser basically cant be beat. At a 1000 yards, it's beam is 3' wide and super micro thin. A Spyder has plenty of frontal area to be effective. VASCAR uses no electronic signal. Modern day radar can still be detected, but if you're the initial (first) target, it's too late for your detector. That said, if you're not first, you still might have a chance

[wyliec]

On what we call the Thruway in NYS, when I'm not paying too much attention to the speed limit, I've got my get out of jail free pass. The NYS Troopers patrol that area, and my son-in-law gives me a NYS Trooper card each year, free.

Oooops, I thought I was responding to the first post, and didn't notice the date of restart.

[Snoking1127]

On what we call the Thruway in NYS, when I'm not paying too much attention to the speed limit, I've got my get out of jail free pass. The NYS Troopers patrol that area, and my son-in-law gives me a NYS Trooper card each year, free.

Oooops, I thought I was responding to the first post, and didn't notice the date of restart.

We use to ride our 650SR Kawasaki with a King County Sheriff deputy. I once said, Dick we need to slow down a bit, we will get a ticket. He said no worry Chris and flipped his wallet open, and there was his professional courtesy badge!

[troop]

Yeah .. That can wear out really fast. I certainly wouldn't depend on it...

[Plarimer]

Just to let you know, if I would stop you and you had a radar detector mounted upfront we might go from a warning to a citation. And in some states it is illegal. So set your cruise out 8 miles over and you won’t have a problem.

[troop]

Back when I worked midnight shifts, it was easy to spot radar detectors on the dash. I'd creep up and blip my radar off/on. Brake lights on.. Then wait a bit and do it over again. Eventually I'd pass them with my radar on. Even more fun with a VASCAR, as I'd just activate the radar when I was ready to turn on my lights

[Plarimer]

I had a switch in my cruiser that would turn one of the headlights off while I was setting. Sometimes you just got outsmart them.

[SportsterDoc]

There are a few places in the open desert where I have done speed bursts, but my last citation was 1976, for 65 in a 55 when the nationwide 55 speed limit was imposed.
On my way to church at previously normal speed. Unfortunate that the CHP were then tasked with political enforcement.
Generally, I am within ~10 MPH of the speed limit...or I may pace someone who passed me, at let them break radar.
Never had a radar detector.

[spyder01]

I use the Waze app on my phone and while its not a radar detector it lets me know of any reason I might need to slow down or change route.Its not much good in rural areas where there is so little traffic that no one bothers to report anything ,but I dont see a lot of speed traps setup in the middle of nowhere.

[Plarimer]

What works for me is to find a jammer car. I’ll sit in the outside lane and wait for somebody to come through with great speed and then I’ll pull in behind them about a half a mile. Gives me time enough to slow down if they get caught.