I'm affraid to ride my bike now:(

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

The next purchase I make for this bike will be a good radar detector

Good plan! I have not mounted mine yet, so I'm feeling a bit vulnerable myself. The CHP tends to keep their KA band running all the time sending a "warning" to anyone "listening", hence a detector is a valuable tool.

[ghostrider]

Good plan! I have not mounted mine yet, so I'm feeling a bit vulnerable myself. The CHP tends to keep their KA band running all the time sending a "warning" to anyone "listening", hence a detector is a valuable tool.

I've never used a radar detector before because I've never had the need. Like I said, never got a ticket on my BMW. I'm not really a speeder but I do like to stay ahead of trouble. I feel like I'm being forced into buying it now because I'm so paranoid. It will be interesting to see if it actually helps. An electronic cruise control would help too, It's good to hear that people are working on that.

[Gumby]

I'm confused at how a radar detector is going to help when you pass an officer who is going faster than the limit.

[ghostrider]

I'm confused at how a radar detector is going to help when you pass an officer who is going faster than the limit.

[MichaelG]

And...that is WHY I will continue to use my Valentine One radar detector that is now 16 years old, but gets updated every few years. I have it encased into a waterproof clear form molded cover, and wired directly into the bike via the Intercom system of the F6B, so I hear all the beeps and braps in both helmet headset speakers. I know for a fact that this one Valenetine One readar detector has paid for itself over 1000 times in the past 16 years of use.

My last speeding ticket was over 10 years ago, for 10 over in Nor Cal. Other than the radar detector, I also sport WSP stickers on the back/sides of my helmet. for...Washington State Patrol. The trick won't work here in Washington, but all the other jurisdictions in North America are hesitant to give a presumed "fellow officer" a ticket. It works.

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[ghostrider]

And...that is WHY I will continue to use my Valentine One radar detector that is now 16 years old, but gets updated every few years. I have it encased into a waterproof clear form molded cover, and wired directly into the bike via the Intercom system of the F6B, so I hear all the beeps and braps in both helmet headset speakers. I know for a fact that this one Valenetine One readar detector has paid for itself over 1000 times in the past 16 years of use.

My last speeding ticket was over 10 years ago, for 10 over in Nor Cal. Other than the radar detector, I also sport WSP stickers on the back/sides of my helmet. for...Washington State Patrol. The trick won't work here in Washington, but all the other jurisdictions in North America are hesitant to give a presumed "fellow officer" a ticket. It works.

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That's good to hear Miles. Thanks for the tips.

[Dmoon64]

Dang speed camera got me. 47 in a 40. I accelerated through a yellow light. $60.00 and nothing goes on my record. At least I didn't get one for the 110 blast onto the interstate.

[Alberta Beagle]

Dang speed camera got me. 47 in a 40. I accelerated through a yellow light. $60.00 and nothing goes on my record. At least I didn't get one for the 110 blast onto the interstate.

I remember the first photo radar ticket I got in the mail. I thought hey, they sent me a picture of me driving to fast and asking for $75. So I sent them a picture of $75!!!!! Seemed like a logical thing to me. Then they sent me a picture of some handcuffs!!!!!
Needless to say I paid the fine.

Beagle

[BubbaJePH]

I find it interesting that Cincinnati Microwave makes police gear and detectors for the public. Like supplying weapons to both sides of the conflict just to make lots of money.

[Wild Bill]

FYI for those traveling GA. They are notorious for using laser. Watch all your over passes. They will set on the backside of an overpass and clock you from behind. Radar detector is worthless here.