The Man! (Radar Roy) and his motorcycle set up.

Motorcycle Radar Detector Review - The Stealth Hog

Just for reference I'm running a Whistler XTR-695.

It has a 2.5mm jack, so I soldered in a 1/4" in jack.  Then I took one of my kids' old toys apart and swiped the small plastic speaker in it.  I velcro'd the speaker behind the helmet liner and next to my ear.  Then I soldered a 1/4" female jack to it.  So I'm hardwired to the radar detector.  Even with ear plugs and 80+ MPH it's loud and clear.  You don't want it to go off without ear plugs.  I've been using this set up for almost 2 years now and it works flawlessly.

If you want the best, there is only one. Valentine 1.

Unlike radar Roy and other sites that do comparisons, and also sell detectors, this one is not biased: http://www.guysoflidar.com/radar-detector-test-august-2009/radar-detector-test.html

And with the V1connection, it can tie directly into your iPhone or Android.

http://www.valentine1.com/v1info/v1connection/android/

The Valentine 1 definitely has excellent warning system features, but to make full use of its RF detection capabilities, it would need to be mounted on top of your helmet!  To work as described, it must have at least four built-in antennas to indicate the directional source of the RF energy, which in essence would need an unobstructed view of each side being monitored. 

I am struggling with deciding where to install such a unit on my VFR1200F given I have an absolute requirement to keep it hidden. (I have been ticketed on the sole basis of having a detector on an old bike of mine)..

I need a radar detector.  I have recently been accused (and cited!!) for 85 mph by an over-zealous state trooper when I know for a fact was  traveling below 75..!

Quote from: mxvet57 on April 07, 2014, 10:36:03 PM

Haven't had a radar detector for over 30 years.

Neither have I. And I've had surprisingly few tickets considering my riding style.

Picked up my first ticket in 2 or 3 years last week. Just south of Houghton. 76 in a 55 but he wrote it for 5 over. $140. 

Apparently the law in WA state (acc'd to the state trooper) says that the vehicle's valid speed measurement can only be derived from the manufactured speedometer that came with the vehicle. 

So... if my speedometer reads seriously low for some mysterious reason, it's legal to ride at 85mph just because my speedo says I'm doing 55? 


Speedo Healer, here I come!

I use a radar detector (Passport 9500i)  in the car as that's the vehicle Officer Friendly likes. 

I used it for awhile then put it away. Once I know where the 'honey holes' are, I don't need it. And I never got pulled over when I had it so I guess it worked?

The Valentine 1 definitely has excellent warning system features, but to make full use of its RF detection capabilities, it would need to be mounted on top of your helmet!  To work as described, it must have at least four built-in antennas to indicate the directional source of the RF energy, which in essence would need an unobstructed view of each side being monitored. 

I am struggling with deciding where to install such a unit on my VFR1200F given I have an absolute requirement to keep it hidden. (I have been ticketed on the sole basis of having a detector on an old bike of mine)..

You and your tankbag are invisible to radar/RF.  I was an Air Force radar tech for 16 yrs.

Yup. Arguing about how fast you were over the speed limit is detrimental to your cause. You can agree with the LEO that 75 is larger than 65 (or 70 or whatever) without admitting you were speeding.