After years of using a RAM mount or just velcro to mount my V-1 radar detector, I decided I wanted a more secure mounting setup. Skyway sells a reservoir-mounted radar detector bracket, and you see a lot of them at FJR rallys. Over the years, I've gotten a lot of stuff from Skyway, all delivered with no problems. But the drama over the fuel cells has made me reluctant to continue doing business with him.
I was chatting with forum member <a href="
https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showuser=371" target="_blank">Garauld</a>, and asked him if he'd consider producing a radar detector bracket. He agreed, and the design he came up with is typical Garauld - well designed, well engineered, well built, and beautifully finished.
The bracket is rectangular, sized to fit all radar detectors, and made of aluminum. The sides are slightly thicker for added strength, and channels on the left and right sides securely hold a velcro cinch strap. Four counter-sunk mounting holes allow placement on either the brake or clutch reservoir. The mounting holes are offset front-to-back - rotating the bracket 180 degrees moves it about 1/2" forward or backward on the reservoir. Once mounted, the bracket sits square to the long-axis of the bike.
The bracket is powder-coated in black for durability, and it looks great on the bike. The velcro cinch strap holds the unit in place securely; self-adhesive velcro squares mount on the top of the bracket and the bottom of the radar detector for added security. Removing the radar detector is quick and easy.
FYI now days almost all LE use radar guns with on off triggers. Radar detectors only detect when the radar guns on. By the time the detector goes off the LE already has your speed. Plus lots of places going to laser radar which radar detectors can not sense.
Garauld supplies all the extras you need:
<ul><li>the bracket</li><li>longer stainless-steel, hex-head screws to replace your current reservoir cover screws</li><li>a rubber pad to fit between the top of the reservoir cover and the bracket</li><li>a matched set of adhesive-back hook and loop velcro</li><li>a velcro cinch strap</li></ul>Mounting the bracket takes a couple of minutes:
<ul><li>Remove the current reservoir cover screws, making sure the cover stays in place.</li><li>Place the rubber pad on top of the reservoir cover.</li><li>Place the bracket on the reservoir cover, and use the supplied screws to secure it in place. (Remember you can rotate the bracket 180 degrees to move it slightly forward or back.)</li><li>Place the self-adhesive velcro squares on the top of the bracket and the bottom of the radar detector. (This is an optional step, but it really helps secure the radar detector to the bracket.) I prefer to use hooks on the bracket and loops on the radar detector.</li><li>Run the velcro cinch strap through the strap cutouts</li></ul>I've been using Garauld's bracket for a few weeks now, and it is looks and works great. My radar detector mounts securely, but can be removed quickly at lunch stops.
Garauld's price for his radar detector mount, including all the extras listed above and shipping within the U.S., is $50. Contact <a href="
https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?showuser=371" target="_blank">Garauld</a> directly if you're interested. (I'm a happy owner, and offered to post this info, but otherwise have no connection to this product.)
Here's some pictures of the unit on my '05. Click on the photos for a larger view.
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The velcro seen here on the top of my radar detector is left over from a previous mounting setup, and isn't needed with Garauld's bracket.
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Edited on 9/29 to fix some typos.
PM me if interested.
