Steve Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 What is the consensus on preferred radar detector mounting? I have a Escort 8500 and use the "Rdar screamer" on my other bike. I hate to turn up the speed without protection... Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRXX Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 I hung my 8500 from the center of the windscreen using the suction cup mount. I took out the suction cups, and used some stainless allen head bolts. To keep it somewhat parallel to the windscreen, I had to bend it a bit. I think I bent it around a 3/8" drive socket extension to keep some space in there. It needs to be "U" shaped, to have room for the bolt/nut. You also need to put a curve in it for the shape of the screen. If I replace the windscreen, I would use the visor mount instead. I ordered one, after I already installed. I think it would work better. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaBird Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 I just velcroed mine to the side of the fairing----Front/rear detection is optimal--unfortunately--as the velcro ages--the detector has been know to "take flight" usually above 100mph---Hugo can vouch for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDAZ XX Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Mirror Mount sees radars forwards and backwards. Good up to 160+mph :grin: Hugo can vouch for it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR-RR-XX-CESS Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 I just velcro the unit to the top of my tank bag.,windscreen protects it from bugs, and it goes with me when I remove the bag.Course the unit has a self contained battery which makes it real easy to remove. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Steve....PHOTOS !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey_XX Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Mirror Mount sees radars forwards and backwards.Good up to 160+mph :grin: Hugo can vouch for it too! Saved our asses 8 times on that ride? Right Randy? The day after I dropped from the ride, the first CHP I came across car got me. If it were not for that - suddendly attractive - side road, I would have got nailed :grin: . Hugo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Mine is on a mount off the brake fluid fill.... NIK knows where I got it from.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CBRXX Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 Steve....PHOTOS !!!! I had it on there at the NEXXT. Didn't you see it? I posted some pics too, at one time, but not very good to see. I will try to find them.... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum, nice to meet y'all. Got a '99 Bird for about two weeks now, the first mod I installed was the Q4000 radar detector http://www.radar.co.nz Here in Oz we're not allowed RD's so I installed mine hidden in the fairing under the headlight. It's velcoed to the HL, as it's too heavy for the fairing to hold over time. Power comes via a relay, switch current from cooling fan (couldn't find any other spot with consistend voltage). RD switches off when bike gets hot, but that hardly happens when going fast I get the alarm to a earpiece in the helmet via a cable (under seat, up the jacket ...) Wireless would have been more elegant... Good to have a group like this around! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDAZ XX Posted April 30, 2003 Share Posted April 30, 2003 Welcome aboard Phil! :fingers: Opps I mean :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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