TheVak
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posted May 26, 2006 09:33 AM
ZX14 Needs A Radar Detecter ??
I never thought I would think of having a radar detecter except back in the
early 90's. But I think I could use one on this bike. Anyone hook one up yet ??
If so what kind and where did you mount it, and how well has it worked for you?
Thanks The Vak
   
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zerMATT
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posted May 26, 2006 09:36 AM
V1, Techmounts control mount, hardwired to left-front marker light so it comes on with ignition.
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dbeadling
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posted May 26, 2006 09:41 AM
center mount .bel rx65 with ear plug.....top rated sam as escort 8500....see radar busters.com....the thing is the best radar dect. I have owned and I have had them all.smells cops 10 miles away....expensive but worth it.
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zerMATT
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posted May 26, 2006 09:43 AM
Sure... best radar detector that advertises with Radar Roy anyway 
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dbeadling
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posted May 26, 2006 09:43 AM
got a val one too......too much falsing but still a great unit.
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zerMATT
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posted May 26, 2006 09:48 AM
Then you have an old V1. Just like Bel, every revision is better with falsing. If you have a Bel 65 that's replaced a V1, then I'd bet that your V1 is getting a bit long in the tooth. Not really a fair fight against a Bel unit that's only been out for a short while.
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dbeadling
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posted May 26, 2006 09:51 AM
send them back for all the updates....its a great thing about these ..they vever get dated.
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zerMATT
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posted May 26, 2006 09:52 AM
Bel/Escort (same company) lines Radar Roy's pockets with advertising dollars and test units, and somehow they always seem to come up on top of his tests. Hmm... I wonder why?
Look at reviews done by Car & Driver, who generally carries advertising for all of the major brands, and you'll see who the clear winner is and always has been... for many years.
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dbeadling
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posted May 26, 2006 09:52 AM
never had any trouble with the val.1 works super.
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FasterThanStink
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posted May 26, 2006 10:06 AM
Someones got to come up with a better place to mount a detector on the 14. Just don't ask me where. A tight cockpit layout to be sure. On long trips the detector can go inside the tank bag with a waterproof connection and an external warning display. Lots of the Long Distance riders use that technique.
If you have a VAL 1 get the latest update. Drastically reduces falseing. If you are 100% certain that X-band is not used in your area you can turn that off. Almost all door opener etc. falseing is X-band. Careful though. Small towns with 20 year old radar guns still use X-band.
A radar detector is an essential piece of equipment on the 14. Won't save you from everything, but it sure helps. You would be surprised an how may cops simply cruise with their radar on. Most of the in town traps are just a squad by the side of the road with the radar on. Probably less that 2% of vehicles have detectors so it' easy pickinn's.
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dbeadling
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posted May 26, 2006 10:07 AM
own both and then you will understand.....I got a red zx1400 too so we cant fight about the color.
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dbeadling
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posted May 26, 2006 10:10 AM
the cops dont have to go for the hard kill.....too many easy pickings for them. soccer moms and cell phones screaming kids....ect.
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zerMATT
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posted May 26, 2006 10:12 AM
Oh, and if you guys haven't seen this, it's worth a look. This is the "Helmet Assisted Radar Detection System". Yes, it's kind of a cheesy name, but the product works great! No wires running to your helmet or ears, no screaming horns blasing, just a tidy little very bright LED that blinks when the detector is sensing something.
I've had one for a few years now and won't go on a ride without it.
http://www.legalspeeding.com/products.htm
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dbeadling
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posted May 26, 2006 10:16 AM
I dont ride fast ....but this bike does not like to go slow. 80 or 90 mph and its still on idle. radar dect. help you be more aware of your surrounds and they make you a better and safer driver.
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zerMATT
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posted May 26, 2006 10:16 AM
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own both and then you will understand.....
I can't argue the comparison because I don't have both, all I can say is that my V1 doesn't false. It would occasionally get set off by other detectors when I had my old model (4-5 years old), but I upgraded in February to the current model (only cost me $40), and it's all quiet again. I've also turned off X-band, so I don't have hear about every automatic door opener that's in use... only the K-band ones. 
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I got a red zx1400 too so we cant fight about the color.
Good choice! 
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FasterThanStink
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posted May 26, 2006 10:18 AM
Someone needs to make a detector to fit inside the mirror. With a H.A.R.D. display you would have forward and rear coverage and stealth to boot!
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zerMATT
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posted May 26, 2006 10:21 AM
Oh, I got a surprise the other morning that's really going to piss me off...
I live in a relatively small town just outside of Fort Worth. They have always had K-band radar running all the time, so they were quite easy to locate. Last year they upgraded to all Ka-band units. No problem... got that covered too. They still leave them on all of the time, so I'm still one up on them, right?
NO!
Just the other morning, I spotted one of them standing outside their Tahoe aiming a laser gun in my direction. There were about 8 cars between me and him, and I got an alert on the V1 way before I was close enough for him to be looking at me, but DAMN, I really don't like the idea of having to look out for laser right outside my neighborhood.
Fort Worth has been using laser hot and heavy for several years, but I only had to worry about them while I was commuting to work. Now I've gotta keep my eyes peeled for laser around my little town too... damn life sucks!
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FasterThanStink
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posted May 26, 2006 10:25 AM
Laser sucks big-time. If you are lucky they will zap a car up ahead and you might get a return. If the target you, your probably dead meat no matter what. The best defense is just to keep your eyes peeled for the sneaky bastards.
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dbeadling
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posted May 26, 2006 10:33 AM
invisible paint would help to
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dbeadling
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posted May 26, 2006 10:35 AM
I just drive by to donut shop slow....thats where all the cops are
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ZX11D
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posted May 26, 2006 10:41 AM
quote:
invisible paint would help to
You mean a "clocking device"
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Vegasdude
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posted May 26, 2006 10:59 AM
Check out motorcycleradar.com. I am going to put mine in the center stem, as it is hollow. It looks the same size as the ZX10............
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Vegasdude
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posted May 26, 2006 11:00 AM
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invisible paint would help to
You mean a "clocking device"
No cloaking device
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fish_antlers
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posted May 26, 2006 11:58 AM
well.. I've been a total slacker in putting our radar shout out online...
we tested all of them...
Bel RX65 is the winner...
one day soon I'll put the write up for all of you... Bel won by a clear margin.
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FasterThanStink
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posted May 26, 2006 12:09 PM
quote:
Check out motorcycleradar.com. I am going to put mine in the center stem, as it is hollow. It looks the same size as the ZX10............
Good luck tucking in behind the fairing.
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Speed has never killed anyone,
suddenly becoming stationary...
That's what gets you.
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