rbertalotto
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I wanted a "stealth" radar detector on my BMW Rockster. Without a fairing, there aren't a lot of places to mount a conventional unit where its hidden from casual view but still servicable.
After a bit of research, I went with the Whistler Cruisader. This is a motorcycle specific unit. Waterproof, back lite display, shows ambient temperature and DC Voltage. An optional wireless, in helmet "heads up" LED display is available. Currently, Crutchfield www.crutchfield.com has them on sale with a free heads up unit for $199.00 (if you used this Referral Code, you might get another $20 off...pfhxy-vyvew-uuc4c...I'm not sure how it works, but this was in the paperwork I got with my unit)
Anyways, on to the install. Extremely easy as it is a total "plug and Play". The only electrical connection to the motorcycle is 12V for power.
The unit mounted nicely right to the left of the instuments.
I simply bent a piece of aluminum flat stock and using double sided tape, stuck the bracket to the main unit. I wrapped the whole unit with electrical tape for added insurance. The existing dash screw hold the unit firmly.
The front antenna (yes, it has a rear facinmg antenna)mounted under the fairing.
I used the supplied bracket that was bent to facilitate moving the unit as far back as possible.
Double sided tape and a stainless steel bolt hold things securely.
The remote temperature probe was next...
Simple...Wire tie is included with the kit.
The rear antenna was next. I fabricated a bracket out of aluminum and painted it flat black to match the bike...
That bracket you see with the hole is for my removable SW Motech painer racks
Although the unit has an in helmet heads up display, I also installed the LED flasher included with the kit.
The left LED is the radar allert, the right LED is for the bikes alarm system.
The heads up display that is mounted in your helmet is a pretty trick device.......I used a spot of Velcro to attach it in the ear speaker cavity on my Nolan helmet (YMMV)
I took the bike out for a ride and found an active radar speed trap (my lucky day), I went by them four or five times testing the front and rear performance. They were using K band and I had over a mile and a half in each direction with full alert. This is plenty good enough for me. I'm a big fan of the Escort 8500, but I'm not sure in this situation, it would have performed any better.
More pictures here:
http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycles-current/bmw-r1150r-rockster/
After a bit of research, I went with the Whistler Cruisader. This is a motorcycle specific unit. Waterproof, back lite display, shows ambient temperature and DC Voltage. An optional wireless, in helmet "heads up" LED display is available. Currently, Crutchfield www.crutchfield.com has them on sale with a free heads up unit for $199.00 (if you used this Referral Code, you might get another $20 off...pfhxy-vyvew-uuc4c...I'm not sure how it works, but this was in the paperwork I got with my unit)
Anyways, on to the install. Extremely easy as it is a total "plug and Play". The only electrical connection to the motorcycle is 12V for power.
The unit mounted nicely right to the left of the instuments.
I simply bent a piece of aluminum flat stock and using double sided tape, stuck the bracket to the main unit. I wrapped the whole unit with electrical tape for added insurance. The existing dash screw hold the unit firmly.
The front antenna (yes, it has a rear facinmg antenna)mounted under the fairing.
I used the supplied bracket that was bent to facilitate moving the unit as far back as possible.
Double sided tape and a stainless steel bolt hold things securely.
The remote temperature probe was next...
Simple...Wire tie is included with the kit.
The rear antenna was next. I fabricated a bracket out of aluminum and painted it flat black to match the bike...
That bracket you see with the hole is for my removable SW Motech painer racks
Although the unit has an in helmet heads up display, I also installed the LED flasher included with the kit.
The left LED is the radar allert, the right LED is for the bikes alarm system.
The heads up display that is mounted in your helmet is a pretty trick device.......I used a spot of Velcro to attach it in the ear speaker cavity on my Nolan helmet (YMMV)
I took the bike out for a ride and found an active radar speed trap (my lucky day), I went by them four or five times testing the front and rear performance. They were using K band and I had over a mile and a half in each direction with full alert. This is plenty good enough for me. I'm a big fan of the Escort 8500, but I'm not sure in this situation, it would have performed any better.
More pictures here:
http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorcycle/motorcycles-current/bmw-r1150r-rockster/