All radar detectors claim super long range. If you look closely on the packaging, they might even claim to restore your hair. Nothing will prevent you from getting a ticket is the officer has instant on radar and you're the only vehicle around for miles.Nickrides said:...Claim Super Long Range.
Looking for a handle bar mount, it comes with a suction cup windshield mount.
Nickrides said:I joined on the the RD forum
That is one complicated forum!
Most of the posters seem to have been into it for a long time.
A lot of acronines I don't get.
95% of it is way over my head.
I can spend about 200 bucks,
Ha! what's my best bet?
I'm going to need a big display as I don't think I'm going to BT it to my helmet, will this visual only idea work?
TIA
What's your best bet? Slow down.Nickrides said:...I can spend about 200 bucks,
Ha! what's my best bet?
I'm going to need a big display as I don't think I'm going to BT it to my helmet, will this visual only idea work?
Nickrides said:Gents
Thanks for taking the time to reply
I'm going to go with the R1 and a BT headset.
This system should work good for me and not break the bank.
Yea- SLOW DOWN that's some good advice there and I will try and heed it!
I looked up some reviews on the R1 and it got very high praise from those in the know.
Ride Safe
Nick
Daboo said:If you come across a review of the Uniden R1 vs the DFR9, please send me a link. The R1 is the best from what everyone says, but the DFR9 doesn't seem to be bad at all. Just curious.
Chris
The hole I see in the setup is the BT earbuds. Do they offer any hearing protection? If so, how much? If there's not enough or none, you can lose your hearing...all so you can listen to music while listening for alerts.Kzz1king said:I run my phone (music and maps) and RD through the Sena sm10 . When the detector alerts it turns down the phone. The phone and rd plug into the Sena and the sena signal is to some $30 bluetooth earbuds. I have just put this together this winter so have not tried it on the road but many are using this combo . It works well in the garage!
Nickrides said:On YouTube a guy, who seemed to know his stuff, has a vid comparing the R1 and R3
I think I'm going to go with the R1 and the above BT interface.
I listen to music with noise reduction earbuds and hopefully this will all work at a price that works for me!
What do those RD's say when they get a hit?
I've never had one.
Ask Charlie Gary for how well a radar detector works. Hint: You have to have all the bands activated.HeavyRotation said:Do you guys find the detectors useful compared to just running Waze on highways/ interstate? I get that they might be superior for urban commuting but i try to just not go full retard in town, anyway. Can you reliably detect CHP in Norcal?
ghostrider990 said:Good info here from Daboo and Pope. :beerchug:
I currently run an R3 in my car and just started using WAZE (apple carplay).
The combination of those things with 30-odd years of driving (speeding) paranoia and situational awareness, helps me stay away from the LEO's watchful eyes.
That said, I run an older BEL RX65 on the bikes. Simply because it interfaces (3.5mm aux/audio jack) with the Marc Parnes LED alert device I bought a few years ago. I LOVE THIS THING (the parnes device).
The RX65....not so much anymore.
It falses contstantly, and I have it only set to to KA now. Either it's has taken a dump on me again, or it's just getting too much interference from all the signals it's processing from my cell phone/gps/ and other outside influences.
I've read about the cheap B/T interface for said equipped devices, however, I've been reluctant to mount my newer R3 on the bike, because it was Expensive, AND not waterproof. That - and the interface didn't mate with my Parnes device.
I don't know how ANYONE could possibly utilize WAZE on a motorcycle unless it was integrated into a tablet or GPS. And even then, it'd be tough to read while operating a motorcycle.
Nevertheless......glad you figured out what you wanted. SOME protection from the LEO's is better than nothing.
ride safe.
gr
Kzz1king said:I have heard the R1/3 dont work with Parnes. He cac make it work but it voids the warranty on the detector and is an extra $80.
Does Waze have verbal alerts?
Wayne
ghostrider990 said:Good info here from Daboo and Pope. :beerchug:
I currently run an R3 in my car and just started using WAZE (apple carplay).
The combination of those things with 30-odd years of driving (speeding) paranoia and situational awareness, helps me stay away from the LEO's watchful eyes.
That said, I run an older BEL RX65 on the bikes. Simply because it interfaces (3.5mm aux/audio jack) with the Marc Parnes LED alert device I bought a few years ago. I LOVE THIS THING (the parnes device).
The RX65....not so much anymore.
It falses contstantly, and I have it only set to to KA now. Either it's has taken a dump on me again, or it's just getting too much interference from all the signals it's processing from my cell phone/gps/ and other outside influences.
I've read about the cheap B/T interface for said equipped devices, however, I've been reluctant to mount my newer R3 on the bike, because it was Expensive, AND not waterproof. That - and the interface didn't mate with my Parnes device.
I don't know how ANYONE could possibly utilize WAZE on a motorcycle unless it was integrated into a tablet or GPS. And even then, it'd be tough to read while operating a motorcycle.
Nevertheless......glad you figured out what you wanted. SOME protection from the LEO's is better than nothing.
ride safe.
gr