radar detector mounting

[harlonbrando]

What radar detector mounts work best and where to purchase? Does anyone just stick theirs to the inside of the wind screen with the supplied suction cups? Can you hear it beeping or do you need optional ear phones? Thanks.

 

[HaulinAshe]

PM "Skyway". He sells the best RD mount I've seen. Fits nicely over either the clutch or brake reservoir covers.

Sound produced by RD speakers is totally useless IMO. Wire it to helmet speakers or comm system. If you use an Escort 8500 RD, be sure to buy their Ground Loop Isolator accessory before attaching to your comm system. 8500 has serious isolation problems with its headphone circuit.

 

[tcfjr]

There are a variety of good radar detector mounts out there. My V-1 spent the first year attached to the brake reservoir with heavy-duty velcro, which worked great. (The power cord acts as a leash in case it comes undone, but I never had any problems with it, even on seriously bumpy roads). A few months ago I switched to a RAM mount setup with a security/weather case and security mounting bolts, and I now feel comfortable leaving it on the bike while I'm inside a restaurant eating dinner. (I do remove it over night, though).

The angle of the wind screen does not lend itself to the secure attachment of a radar detector suction mount. Some people have shelves that mount inside the windscreen that have plenty of room for a radar detector, GPS, satellite radio, etc.

If you're going fast enough to need a radar detector, you won't be able to hear it without earphones or helmet speakers.

 

[HaulinAshe]

If you're going fast enough to need a radar detector, you won't be able to hear it without earphones or helmet speakers.

Uhhhhh, he means above 35 mph. Because one of the toughest things to do is keep an FJR at 25 mph in the school zones! My feet get tired of pedaling.

 

[gr8eyes]

Everything is going inside the tank, Autocom, radar detector,mp3 player etc....... That way when I'm off the bike I can undo the power cord and take it with me or put it in the saddle bag.