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I currently run a Passport 8500 X50 and like it... but there are better units out now.. the 9500ix is probably what I would get if in the market for another. Shop around online-- you can find a deal. Company site: http://www.escortradar.com/passport9...120816204005:s
The Escort Live setup is really cool. You load an app on your smartphone.. and then have a cable from phone to radar detector.... you get alerts on your phone..speed camera updates.... alerts when you're going too fast, etc....plus a whole lot more.
Right now I get sound from my 8500 X50 via cable into my Mix-It box (http://www.mixitproducts.com/) and plug it into the priority channel.. so it will cut my music and GPS which are plugged into other channels.
From the Mix-it I usually run a blue-tooth transmitter so I can then pick up everything that goes into the mix-it from my Sena SMH10. Sometimes I also just plug earbuds right into the Mix-it... or even output directly to the RT's audio system.
Do not EVER buy a Rocky Mountain Radar unit.
These guys did great reviews a few years ago.. wish they were still testing current models.
http://www.guysoflidar.com/radar-det...rld-tests.html
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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I have the Whistler that fits in the same hole that the gas gauge was in. I has an optio for audio alarm but it comes with a very bright blue light led that wakes you up when it goes off. That being said I too would like it to give me a warning in the helmut but not sure if the option allows for that or not. The detector is very descrete, most people do not know what it is.
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Radar Detector
I like this one www.valentine1.com/
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Valentine 1
You can't go wrong with a Valentine1. Make sure to get the 12volt adapter and Audio output module. The only negative about the V1 is the price, but if it saves you from 1 ticket it'll pay for itself.
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Running the Whistler and the TPX waterproof unit.
Why 2 of them? Have you ever tried keeping up with Doc?
http://www.radardetector.org/reviews...tector-review/
http://www.amazon.com/Whistler-Cruis...5158772&sr=1-7
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Valentine is also decent.. but they have not kept up with others as far as technology.... photo speed traps, GPS, iphone app, etc......
The Whistler that goes in the dash looks really cool.... but gets pretty bad reviews compared to higher end units.
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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Originally Posted by dave01
How do you like the TPX? Seems I saw a review where it did not test as effectively as a Passport X50.
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Originally Posted by cjackg
How do you like the TPX? Seems I saw a review where it did not test as effectively as a Passport X50.
The TXP sounds good until you start looking at performance. I like the water proof aspect and the optional cordless audio alert for the helmet. But performance is not good so it's not an option.
The Escort 8500 X50 has good performance as does the Bel-Tronics RX65. But I'm not seeing anywhere that they are waterproof. So what happens when it rains? And what about in helmet audio?
Some good information here though. I appreciate it.
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2013 "Silver Dream" GG Taurus
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Originally Posted by cjackg
How do you like the TPX? Seems I saw a review where it did not test as effectively as a Passport X50.
Works GREAT, as good as my Valentine or passport did. They died in the rain.
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Sorry Ron,
That was just the Insurace Agent in me flinching... Every time I ask someone if they've got any accidents or tickets and they start with, "Ummmm....", I know how costly the exercise is gonna get.
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Originally Posted by BajaRon
The TXP sounds good until you start looking at performance. I like the water proof aspect and the optional cordless audio alert for the helmet. But performance is not good so it's not an option.
The Escort 8500 X50 has good performance as does the Bel-Tronics RX65. But I'm not seeing anywhere that they are waterproof. So what happens when it rains? And what about in helmet audio?
Some good information here though. I appreciate it.
I have a valentine and have had the audio adapter to helmet it is a fight to keep the cords working because of the flex in the wind and every time you get off the bike unplug the way to go is one of these led displays mine was the 10 led from mark pryne mount it under the windshield on dash and you will see it if I'm in rain most blows over while moving or cover it or remove it I won't need it in bad rain anyway detectors have saved me way
More than their price over the years
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Originally Posted by BajaRon
So what happens when it rains? And what about in helmet audio?
Here are your answers: http://www.legalspeeding.com/buy.htm
2013 "Silver Dream" GG Taurus
2008 "Silver Dream" Spyder RS
Einstein's theory of drag racing: Time and Speed are Relative.
Shut up and Race!
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Originally Posted by docdoru
It is amazing to me that they list detectors for motorcycles that are not waterproof. This box looks like a solution. I assume the face allows you to push the detectors buttons?
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Originally Posted by Firefly
I currently run a Passport 8500 X50 and like it... but there are better units out now.. the 9500ix is probably what I would get if in the market for another. Shop around online-- you can find a deal. Company site: http://www.escortradar.com/passport9...120816204005:s
The Escort Live setup is really cool. You load an app on your smartphone.. and then have a cable from phone to radar detector.... you get alerts on your phone..speed camera updates.... alerts when you're going too fast, etc....plus a whole lot more.
Right now I get sound from my 8500 X50 via cable into my Mix-It box ( http://www.mixitproducts.com/) and plug it into the priority channel.. so it will cut my music and GPS which are plugged into other channels.
From the Mix-it I usually run a blue-tooth transmitter so I can then pick up everything that goes into the mix-it from my Sena SMH10. Sometimes I also just plug earbuds right into the Mix-it... or even output directly to the RT's audio system.
Do not EVER buy a Rocky Mountain Radar unit.
These guys did great reviews a few years ago.. wish they were still testing current models.
http://www.guysoflidar.com/radar-det...rld-tests.html
What blue-tooth transmitter are you using?
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Last edited by Sny; 08-17-2012 at 05:26 PM.
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Originally Posted by Sny
Just put a sticker on your mirror that says "Objects in mirror are LOSING!"
... Or lapping you...
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Originally Posted by BajaRon
The TXP sounds good until you start looking at performance. I like the water proof aspect and the optional cordless audio alert for the helmet. But performance is not good so it's not an option.
The Escort 8500 X50 has good performance as does the Bel-Tronics RX65. But I'm not seeing anywhere that they are waterproof. So what happens when it rains? And what about in helmet audio?
Some good information here though. I appreciate it.
You're not going to find a really good detector that is also waterproof---- you can use one of the waterproof boxes for it. I never boxed mine... just removed it when riding in the heavy rain... don't like to speed much in the rain anyway.
As far as helmet audio, you're going to have to integrate the radar audio signal into your audio stream....various ways to do this.. just depends on your current helmet setup.
An alert light setup could work also... you'd just want it really bright and always in your line of sight.
Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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Spyder #1 - 2008 GS SM5 Premier Edition #1977. RIP after 80,000 miles.
Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!
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$500 for the radar detector, $625 for the laser jammer, $150 for the Vizalert, $160 for the mixer...
Might be cheaper to just get a few tickets!
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Originally Posted by pro10is
$500 for the radar detector, $625 for the laser jammer, $150 for the Vizalert, $160 for the mixer...
Might be cheaper to just get a few tickets!
That's how I feel. If I get caught speeding, I just pay for it. If paying for it hurts, I speed less.
If I spend that money on equipment to make it easier to speed, then... I speed more to justify the expense!
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