Hey Speeders- What system you using?

[RoadHammer]

This one is the only one made for motorcycles but can be used in a vehicle to. It has the technology to resist all the vibration of the bike.
www.adaptivtech.com
I just got mine and I have been using it in my truck. I will be mounting it on spyder in a few days.

that look pretty cool. Thanks

[tweeder]

I wish I could adapt the light thingie to my detector.

[Firefly]

This one is the only one made for motorcycles but can be used in a vehicle to. It has the technology to resist all the vibration of the bike.
www.adaptivtech.com
I just got mine and I have been using it in my truck. I will be mounting it on spyder in a few days.

Yeah-- those seemed really versatile... but some of the other units like the Escort and the Valentine 1 were rated and tested better. The Escort 8500 x50 is well liked by bikers and they say it can handle the vibrations really well.

[Firefly]

I wish I could adapt the light thingie to my detector.

They have various interfaces that can hook up to most kinds of detectors. Check on the www.pashnit.com site--- I think they list a few different interfaces-- and perhaps one that is more 'generic' so you can make it work with other brands.

[SpyderWolf]

It figures that I would have to live in a state where just about everything is illegal.

[Firefly]

It figures that I would have to live in a state where just about everything is illegal.

So let me get this straight...... You're concerned about using something that is illegal in your state that would allow you to do something illegal? Lol

speeding is illegal anyways.... So if you're gonna do it...... Might as well use some protection. Lol

Worst they can really do is take the gear. Now if you were jamming RADAR you could spend some time in the pokey!

I can just turn the stuff off while in one of the 'no fun for you' states..lol

should have the gear next week. I'll post pics of the install

[dave01]

It figures that I would have to live in a state where just about everything is illegal.

Not too sure, but I think you can still marry your cousins in SC.

[boborgera]

Not too sure, but I think you can still marry your cousins in SC.

I don't know about that, But in parts of South Jersey there's a possibility you might be your own Father

[SpyderWolf]

speeding is illegal anyways.... So if you're gonna do it...... Might as well use some protection. Lol

Sounds like some advice I have heard many times before.

I didn't say I wouldn't buy the stuff and try it, I just happened to mention I live in one of those illegal states. However, since my Spyder tops out at the max interstate speed of 70 mph I don't think I have anything to really worry about.

We also have a new speed shop in the nearest small town. Lots of street racing going on now. Has anyone bothered hooking NOX up to the Spyder? I am thinking a small shot one might be fun to play with.

Not too sure, but I think you can still marry your cousins in SC.

You have SC confused with GA. Here it has to be at least a second cousin as first cousins are forbidden. However, I do believe the legal age for marriage is still 13.

I don't know about that, But in parts of South Jersey there's a possibility you might be your own Father

Now that would be an interesting dilemma to say the least. I think that Maury dude could have a blast with that one.

[Roadkill]

+You haven't activated your SpydieSenses?

Make sure to ask your dealer to activate the SpydieSenses option.

It's like you've got a thousand eyes...

Ride on.
Roadkill

[docdoru]

It figures that I would have to live in a state where just about everything is illegal.

From my last court defense argument package re. jammers :

[bruiser]

9 miles over is the standard in most states. However, it's up to the individual officer as to wheather a citation is issued. Radar detectors/jammers are also illeagle on military installations. Of course you'd be dumb to speed on a base anyway. Virginia is about the toughest state I've seen on fines for detectors and jammers. By the way, they have finally raised their speed on I95 to 70 mph, however, pay attention because it changes rapidly in different places. In NC you can normally run 80 mph on most interstates without to much trouble, except on 95 from Kenly to Dunn and through Lumberton. I run 95 almost daily and see few to no SHP troopers.

[RShrimp]

I have an Escort 8500 on my bike and it works OK.
I have Valintine Ones in my cars and they are far better. (I mean WAY better) I could not justify the cost for the bike so I went with the 8500.

If you want the best, get a V1

[Cal777]

Has anyone tried PhantomAlert?

[ataDude]

First... I would never, ever speed.

But, I have two Valentine Ones... for the car and the bikes. It is the only detector that shows where the radar is... in front, behind or to the sides.

According to some detector tests, there MAY be other more sensitive detectors but... all top line models greatly exceed the effective range of the radar.

I have an 8500 setting in a box somewhere... was not impressed.

With that said, none of them will effectively protect you from LASER. When it goes off, it's too late. I haven't tried the jammers yet only because I don't speed... like I said.

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[Firefly]

One thing I will tell you all---- ALWAYS fight your ticket --- even from out of state you can get it lowered to a fine only 99% of the time with a deferral. All they really want is money. Pay a bit more in fines, but you get the points removed.

[wyliec]

One thing I will tell you all---- ALWAYS fight your ticket --- even from out of state you can get it lowered to a fine only 99% of the time with a deferral. All they really want is money. Pay a bit more in fines, but you get the points removed.

Know the laws of the state you get the ticket in. My gf decided to contest (or whatever the term is) her speeding ticket from Houston, Tx. A police officer from Houston (not the one who issued the ticket) gave her some bad info. At the time, you needed to appear in person to contest the ticket. She ended up trying to do it by mail based on bad info. The end result, she had a warrant issued for her arrest the next time they found her in Texas. I said that's fine; we won't go to Texas again. Instead she got her uncle (an attorney here in NYS) who had to hire an attorney in Texas. So, instead of paying the initial fine which was between $100-$150 (I can't remember exactly), she paid between $500-$600.

She must have been in that 1% you didn't mention.

[Firefly]

Know the laws of the state you get the ticket in. My gf decided to contest (or whatever the term is) her speeding ticket from Houston, Tx. A police officer from Houston (not the one who issued the ticket) gave her some bad info. At the time, you needed to appear in person to contest the ticket. She ended up trying to do it by mail based on bad info. The end result, she had a warrant issued for her arrest the next time they found her in Texas. I said that's fine; we won't go to Texas again. Instead she got her uncle (an attorney here in NYS) who had to hire an attorney in Texas. So, instead of paying the initial fine which was between $100-$150 (I can't remember exactly), she paid between $500-$600.

She must have been in that 1% you didn't mention.

You certainly should research any state you get a ticket in. Texas does not allow what is called 'Trial by Declaration' - so yes - if it actually goes to court you have to show up to fight it. You can plead not guilty in any state by signing the ticket and checking the appropriate box and mailing it in by the specified date. They will then set a court date and possibly a pre-trial date. Many times you can 'attend' the pre-trial by phone and many (if not most) will just offer up a deferral. They don't want to go to court - they just want the money as quick and easy as possible.

But you do always need to plan on going to court if need be. I recently got a deferral and it was much easier than I thought - but I had done tons of research, joined the NMA, downloaded various E-books, etc.


This site has good info - and if you become a member and then get a ticket and fight it and do not win - THEY will pay for your ticket:

http://www.motorists.org/memberbenefits/

Any person who receives a speeding ticket while they are a member of the NMA, fights it in court, and loses, will have that ticket paid for by us!

[Greg H.]

I don't use any...

Funny thing! I'm about to list my Escort Passport 9500i GPS Radar Locator on eBay. It's like new - everything included.

A bit off-topic.

Headed over to the Sales Forum right now!

[ataDude]

... I've always been intrigued by the Valentine V1 but I'm not sure how it would work on a bike considering it is sitting right in front of me. Any input on that would be nice...

When I had the Spyder GS, I mounted the V1 off center but still behind the windshield. No problems in picking up the signals from behind you. However, if you center-mounted it, I would see that as a potential problem regarding the rear signals.

Edit... now that I think about it, I have the same V1 mounted in the center of my T-Bird's bars and have no problems picking up the rear signals.

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[M2Wild]

None of these really work. In order for a detector to detect a radar, that radar must be on and activated. I never leave mine on, I only activate mine when I suspect a speeding vehicle and off once I have a confirmed reading (1 to 3 seconds). They are a waste of money IMHO.

That's why I am never the first one in the pack .... put a rabbit about 1/4 mi. out front and run a decent dector will negate most speed traps. Keeping a sharp eye out will also help since cops needs to be within visual distance to aim the device. Usually I can pick them out 2-5 seconds before my detector went off. I have never gotten a ticket following these simple rules.

[Firefly]

That's why I am never the first one in the pack .... put a rabbit about 1/4 mi. out front and run a decent dector will negate most speed traps. Keeping a sharp eye out will also help since cops needs to be within visual distance to aim the device. Usually I can pick them out 2-5 seconds before my detector went off. I have never gotten a ticket following these simple rules.

The only times I've been pulled over with detection on was when I was first over a hill into a trap where they were using POP (instant on) radar.

Catching speeders has nothing to do with safety --- it is all about REVENUE!

[ArmyJoe]

That's why I am never the first one in the pack ....

^ This. After two back-to-back speeding tickets after coming from living in Germany, I decided to be the second fastest vehicle on the road.

This stragegy has been working for over 20 years.

[Jornie1]

Trust me..If you activate your 1-3 second burst of radar energy and I'm not the lead car int the pack.. I WILL hear you....if, I'm within a mile of your radar gun..That's the whole purpose of having a radar detector. Now, if you are waiting for me..and only me.. Well I guess I'm screwed/caught.. However if you fire that radar gun at any other vehicle up ahead of me, and YOU will.... I will hear you..!! I will slow down..... So.. they are definitely not a waste of money.. they will pay for themselves... The exception.. if I'm the only vehicle on the road.... and you paint me with radar energy..I'm caught.... IMHO...Len

None of these really work. In order for a detector to detect a radar, that radar must be on and activated. I never leave mine on, I only activate mine when I suspect a speeding vehicle and off once I have a confirmed reading (1 to 3 seconds). They are a waste of money IMHO.

[boborgera]

Trust me..If you activate your 1-3 second burst of radar energy and I'm not the lead car int the pack.. I WILL hear you....if, I'm within a mile of your radar gun..That's the whole purpose of having a radar detector. Now, if you are waiting for me..and only me.. Well I guess I'm screwed/caught.. However if you fire that radar gun at any other vehicle up ahead of me, and YOU will.... I will hear you..!! I will slow down..... So.. they are definitely not a waste of money.. they will pay for themselves... The exception.. if I'm the only vehicle on the road.... and you paint me with radar energy..I'm caught.... IMHO...Len

Thats the way it works!