Escort Solo S2 Cordless Detector...

[Guest Criplgamer]

This is the top rated cordless on the market and it has a jack for earbuds for audio alerts on a bike. I don't think it's waterproof, but that's cool ill just stick it in my jacket if a rain comes. Anyways. just wandering if anyone has seen em or used one.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/105-1...amp;x=0&y=0

[Guest]

This is the top rated cordless on the market and it has a jack for earbuds for audio alerts on a bike. I don't think it's waterproof, but that's cool ill just stick it in my jacket if a rain comes. Anyways. just wandering if anyone has seen em or used one.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/105-1...amp;x=0&y=0

I forgot to mention that i bought one for my bike. I plan on using it in the truck too and there is an optional power cord for it for wired use in vehicles if needed or wanted.

[Baileyrock]

I forgot to mention that i bought one for my bike. I plan on using it in the truck too and there is an optional power cord for it for wired use in vehicles if needed or wanted.

Batteries are one reason I Wouldn't want it and the same problem I had running my audible radar warning (headphones) through a battery powered unit. You never know when it's gone dead in the middle of a ride which leaves you unprotected and over confident. <_<

[Guest]

I forgot to mention that i bought one for my bike. I plan on using it in the truck too and there is an optional power cord for it for wired use in vehicles if needed or wanted.

Batteries are one reason I Wouldn't want it and the same problem I had running my audible radar warning (headphones) through a battery powered unit. You never know when it's gone dead in the middle of a ride which leaves you unprotected and over confident. <_<

The batteries are supposed to last a very long time, and there is a warning light on the detector for low battery. It will give you an audible alert over the headphones also i believe. I will let you folks know how i like it in a few weeks after i uh...."test" it out.

[Motor_Ref]

I forgot to mention that i bought one for my bike. I plan on using it in the truck too and there is an optional power cord for it for wired use in vehicles if needed or wanted.

Batteries are one reason I Wouldn't want it and the same problem I had running my audible radar warning (headphones) through a battery powered unit. You never know when it's gone dead in the middle of a ride which leaves you unprotected and over confident. <_<

:goofy:

[cruzinaz]

I forgot to mention that i bought one for my bike. I plan on using it in the truck too and there is an optional power cord for it for wired use in vehicles if needed or wanted.

Batteries are one reason I Wouldn't want it and the same problem I had running my audible radar warning (headphones) through a battery powered unit. You never know when it's gone dead in the middle of a ride which leaves you unprotected and over confident. <_<

The batteries are supposed to last a very long time, and there is a warning light on the detector for low battery. It will give you an audible alert over the headphones also i believe. I will let you folks know how i like it in a few weeks after i uh...."test" it out.

Good luck with the "testing", I have a Whistler Cruisader with wireless LED in the helmet, the unit is hard wired in so no drop in voltage there. I have noticed when the batteries are fresh the LED of course lights up brighter,,,but also more often.

When I 1st leave there are 2 places where the light goes off, a good way to remind me if I forgot to turn it on.

As the batteries age those areas don't alarm anymore, and its days after that the light stays on dim to let me know to replace them.

Point is ,,,,,, on your's it may not alarm on lower charged batteries, thats the way it is on the one I have in my truck anyways,,, so when "testing" be careful :thumbsup:

[Flightar]

The biggest problem with battery powered radar detectors is a lack of range. In every test I have ever read the battery powered units had around half of the range of their corded counterparts.

[Guest]

The biggest problem with battery powered radar detectors is a lack of range. In every test I have ever read the battery powered units had around half of the range of their corded counterparts.

I hope there is no big drop. Radar Busters give it 5 stars....I hope i made the right choice. There is also a hardwire kit for it if i have problems with battery longevity.

[cruzinaz]

The biggest problem with battery powered radar detectors is a lack of range. In every test I have ever read the battery powered units had around half of the range of their corded counterparts.

I hope there is no big drop. Radar Busters give it 5 stars....I hope i made the right choice. There is also a hardwire kit for it if i have problems with battery longevity.

Pick up the hard wire kit, my Whistler in the truck which takes 4 rechargables only lasts about a week of back and forth to work, about an hour a day

[Guest]

Not to hijack the thread, but are there any others that are recommended by VFR members? After the last trip back from Bristol, it's probably time that I bite the bullet and pick one up. :goofy: Little worried about about adding anything electrical to the bike after some of the RR/battery problems that I've had but from the above posts, sounds like that's a better option than battery operated.

Edit: After looking at the Whistler Cruisader, it looks like a decent option and I like the idea of the light (instead of audible alerts). Happy with yours, Cruz?

[cruzinaz]

Not to hijack the thread, but are there any others that are recommended by VFR members? After the last trip back from Bristol, it's probably time that I bite the bullet and pick one up. :goofy: Little worried about about adding anything electrical to the bike after some of the RR/battery problems that I've had but from the above posts, sounds like that's a better option than battery operated.

Edit: After looking at the Whistler Cruisader, it looks like a decent option and I like the idea of the light (instead of audible alerts). Happy with yours, Cruz?

Very happy, saved me 3 times now :thumbsup:

I still think the Valentine is a better unit, but I like the fact that this one is mounted into the fairing and the eye is down below, leave the bike and not worry.

The LED is comfy in my helmet (Icon Mainframe, Hooligan) even with the headset in, thats another reason I like the light opposed to the audible, gotta have my music.

Best deal out there was at http://www.crutchfield.com 199.00 shipped, with the LED!

Oh yeah, it was a breeze to install too

[aarpvfr]

I have had a solo 2 since they came out and I wouldn't leave home without it. Dont worry about battery life or performance its saved my rear many a time. :thumbsup:

[Guest]

Not to hijack the thread, but are there any others that are recommended by VFR members? After the last trip back from Bristol, it's probably time that I bite the bullet and pick one up. :goofy: Little worried about about adding anything electrical to the bike after some of the RR/battery problems that I've had but from the above posts, sounds like that's a better option than battery operated.

Edit: After looking at the Whistler Cruisader, it looks like a decent option and I like the idea of the light (instead of audible alerts). Happy with yours, Cruz?

Very happy, saved me 3 times now :thumbsup:

I still think the Valentine is a better unit, but I like the fact that this one is mounted into the fairing and the eye is down below, leave the bike and not worry.

The LED is comfy in my helmet (Icon Mainframe, Hooligan) even with the headset in, thats another reason I like the light opposed to the audible, gotta have my music.

Best deal out there was at http://www.crutchfield.com 199.00 shipped, with the LED!

Oh yeah, it was a breeze to install too

Discontinued item. :wheel: I'll keep an eye out though.

[CrazyT]

I have the Solo S2 and a few things on it.

Battery life is good. It has a "battery life" meter, which works quite well. I am concerned with a drop in performance when battery voltage goes down so I replace batteries when the life meter is about half. This still allows for many hours of use.

Range seems alright except when I use it on the bike. Since it's usually stashed in something, there is material around it which I think greatly affect's it performance. I've ridden past the speed signs and it didn't alarm until I was right next to it, compared to my car that will alarm before I can see it.

The audible alarm stopped working once I started using headphones (I can still hear it w/ headphones, but without). I haven't sent it back yet for repairs so I can't tell you how that experience was.

Overall, I would recommend it for cage use. However, I think that it doesn't perform as well as others when it is partially shielded by the rider or tank bag, ect. For the money, I'd get the 8500 or the V1.

[turtlecreek]

I forgot to mention that i bought one for my bike. I plan on using it in the truck too and there is an optional power cord for it for wired use in vehicles if needed or wanted.

Batteries are one reason I Wouldn't want it and the same problem I had running my audible radar warning (headphones) through a battery powered unit. You never know when it's gone dead in the middle of a ride which leaves you unprotected and over confident. <_<

BR, i dont think batteries have anything to do with your overconfidence.... :unsure:

sorry, hadn't seen ya in a while and felt the itch!!

[Bent]

For anyone that uses an S2, how, where did you mount it on the bike? Where did you get the helmet display?

I ride too many bikes to hardwire a radar detector.

[Guest]

For anyone that uses an S2, how, where did you mount it on the bike? Where did you get the helmet display?

I ride too many bikes to hardwire a radar detector.

Well alabama doesn't have laws banning em on your personal vehicles

Mine will be mounted right on the wind screen just above the speedo and other instruments. Suction cupped to the windscreen in plain sight.

I notice that cops tend to always look anyways and it just kind of spits in their faces Not saying i don't like cops but they sure like to pay more attention to us on our bikes even when not speeding.

Main reason for the thing is that my speedo is off like most others and i just don't like to chance it.

This is the link to radar busters. The dude give it 5 stars for reliability.... i am sure i will test it out w

hether i mean to or not lol.

http://www.radarbusters.com/radar-detector...dardetector.cfm

[Bent]

For anyone that uses an S2, how, where did you mount it on the bike? Where did you get the helmet display?

I ride too many bikes to hardwire a radar detector.

Well alabama doesn't have laws banning em on your personal vehicles

Mine will be mounted right on the wind screen just above the speedo and other instruments. Suction cupped to the windscreen in plain sight.

I notice that cops tend to always look anyways and it just kind of spits in their faces Not saying i don't like cops but they sure like to pay more attention to us on our bikes even when not speeding.

Main reason for the thing is that my speedo is off like most others and i just don't like to chance it.

This is the link to radar busters. The dude give it 5 stars for reliability.... i am sure i will test it out w

hether i mean to or not lol.

http://www.radarbusters.com/radar-detector...dardetector.cfm

What, where are you going to use for a display / warning?

[Guest]

I think that it's an all in one unit. There is no sensor but in the detector itself. I may be wrong but i think it is like that . Suction cup em to the window or windscreen turn on and go.

[Guest]

Okay. Here is the rundown so far on the radar detector. Escort Solo S2.

Supposedly the best on the market, and i will be putting that to the test this weekend and next week on my way to work. The thing came in a nice box, which i could care less about, but will def keep it safe on transit if you order it online and don't pick it up personally. This detector is brand new and cost me 284$ online from amazon.

It comes with the suction cups, batteries and a instruction guide/promo offer guide. ALso a product registration form.

I put in the batteries and everything seems to be working fine.There is a port on the side for a standard 3.5 mm headphones.Also there is a 12v power jack that is for the Smartcord for hardwired and plug and play. It also looks like it may be used to update firmware??? I doubt it though.

When using the Solo S2 in battery mode the display will turn off while the detector remains on to maximize battery life. Using the Smartcord it will remain on. There are 3 sensitivity modes including Highway, Auto, City.There are also abundant volume levels. On the loudest setting i think i should be able to hear it inside my helmet. A sharp annoying sound. OTherwise i have a set of earbuds i can put on for longer more umm speedier type trips.

The radar detector is also equipped with a red led that flashes in the event of a pickup of signal from the porkers.When using the hardwired deal it provides a voltage meter for your vehicle.There is a battery status screen. The same led that alerts to radar(which is accompanied by beeps) also alerts to low batteries. I figure a set of batteries under the seat won't hurt much.

The mounting position worries me about vibration and possible fall to the road. If i have problems i will superglue the mount to the windscreen. No problems then.

The book explains in depth how to judge the alerts and what they mean, and provides a program quide for your wallet the size of a credit card. It looks like a solid unit and it's not too big. It's about the size of my hand.

I am adding pics of the mounting options , and of what the device looks like.

[ki-speed]

Get one of these mounts. (see link below) Works great. Otherwise it will end up on the ground. I removed my windscreen and painted the inside black using Krylons special paint for plastics. Hides the electronics and keeps the sun off of them. Only drawback is it will not pickup laser through the paint. With Laser your usually had anyway. My Passport 8500 has saved me many times with this set up.

http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/product.asp?Item=SBRM

[Guest]

i won't be painting my windscreen. There is no need as a cop can do nothing about my detector and i would like to give it as clear a view as i can of the road. I appreciate the mount suggestion. Is that a i got to drill holes in my windscreen type mount?

Anyways. if it ends up on the ground i will change it. or replace it then change it.

[dutchinterceptor]

Dude, those suction cups will turn loose when you least expect them to and you certainly don't want to instinctively grab at the detector as it heads south while at speed or in a corner!

Here's another option for mounting that expensive beauty!

[Guest]

hey man... thats f ing awesome. That's what i need to get. The stem mount. I don't like cutting holes in my windscreen.Thanks dude. :warranty: :unsure:

[RED RUNNER]

This is the top rated cordless on the market and it has a jack for earbuds for audio alerts on a bike. I don't think it's waterproof, but that's cool ill just stick it in my jacket if a rain comes. Anyways. just wandering if anyone has seen em or used one.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/105-1...amp;x=0&y=0

I've got one. I use it everytime I get on the highway for long trips. A few things:

First, battery life should be a none issue. I've taken numerous five to six hour trips without replacing the batteries. The use of batteries was the primary reason I use it. I can pull it off the windshield and/or use it on the bike without hassle.

Second, its small. I can place it in the map portion of my Cortech tank bag.

Third, it usually works. Most of the time I can spot the cop within a five to ten seconds after the alarm goes off. Additional range might be unnecessary in some situations, because I'm usually able to slow down to reasonable speeds before I even see the cop.

Sometimes I think other sources may cause it to misfire. The alarm will sound without any sign of the law around.

Finally, it doesn't have the ability to distinguish the signal from the front or back, which I like about the others. Also, mine is at least four years old. I have to think better technology has come out since then.