GDay guys, since my move to New Zealand I have found radar detectors are legal here (they are not in Australia) and pretty much everyone has them on their bikes.
I did a fair bit of research and the Escort Redline is the one for me. I have purchased one of these and also have on order an Adaptiv Sportbike Mount, a direct wiring kit and a Marc Parnes visual alert unit.
I'll post pics of the finished installation when done with the reasoning for my selections of hardware incase it might assist anyone who is considering a radar detector for their 14.

* Last updated by: yannih on 5/22/2016 @ 10:55 PM *

Can't hurt for the ones hiding out but the last couple times I was stopped, the cop was coming over a hill or around a corner. I don't believe the cop I met in the corner had his radar on. He still came after me though. No ticket either time (knock on wood).

I haven't heard a thing about those laser jammers in years. I'm still skeptical about those.

Are any of the newest units good at filtering out cars with radar guided cruise, adaptive cruise, collision warning, etc?

I broke out my 8500 x50 again recently and remember why I put it in the glovebox last time. It goes off all the dam time now. When only the expensive cars had that crap; it was ok... but now even cheaper cars like a ford fusion has it as an option.

Are any of the newest units good at filtering out cars with radar guided cruise, adaptive cruise, collision warning, etc?

* Last updated by: wfozx14 on 5/17/2016 @ 6:31 PM *

GDay Guy's, all done and very happy with the results.
See below pics.
Reason for my choices on the setup are as follows.

Mount
After doing a fair amount of research and seeing pics and also actual radar detector installations on motorbikes, I wanted a setup that did not in any way impact my body positions while riding, was not "in your face" but moulded into the bikes cockpit as much as possible, did not conflict with other existing accessories I had previously installed, and importantly did not cover any of the bikes instrument gauges as so many other radar detector installs seem to do. It took a while to figure out where the detector should sit and find the right solution for my 14, but the mounting system that ticked all my requirements was the Adaptiv Sportsbike Mount. Top quality (but pricey), very adjustable, easy/solid attachment to the bikes triple tree nut and looks really great. After adjustment it allows the radar detector to sit in a non intrusive position that allows it full frontal scanning access, provides visual access to all instruments and dials so they are all 100% visible and also allows the radar detector to be very easily and quickly installed and uninstalled.
Getting this aspect organised was 90% of the battle sorted.

Radar Detector
Next I needed to decide which radar detector was right for me and the roads/areas I would be riding.
I found there was a huge selection to choose from.
The first option I looked at was the Adaptiv TXP 2.0 as it is the only detector specifically designed for motorbike use. It is weather resistant and has large buttons for gloved hands. The screen is also set on an angle so it can be easily seen in a riding position. All good but unfortunately the reviews were not great for its actual radar detection capabilities so I decided against it.
After much investigation, I ended up selecting the Escort Redline.
This unit is primarily designed for installation in cars but not too difficult to adapt to a motorbike. One of the big advantages of this choice was I could also use this unit in my car as well.
Its main claim to fame is outstanding top of the range long distance detection over hills and around blind corners which is perfect for me as 95% of my riding is done on country roads in New Zealand.
Im not so sure the Redline is the choice for constant big city use as its great sensitivity is potentially it's disadvantage therefore it can unfortunately be susceptible to false alerts. It also has no built in GPS capability and no automatic learning facility to lockout these constant false alerts like some of the newer units that are now available. It does however have band segmentation which allows you to turn off frequency ranges not used by the police in your country/area which does help a lot.
But one thing it does better than just about every other detector currently available is it gives maximum range warning that your speed is about to be scanned and that is what I require above all else.
Plus there are minimal false alerts in the country areas where I ride due to there being very few automatic door openers and cars with radar detector impacting technology.
Regarding weather issues (as the Redline is not waterproof), I will either cover it with a childs shower cap or remove it completely (un-mounting takes around 5-10 seconds) when it rains as riding fast in the wet is a very rare event for me.
If you want more information, take a look on YouTube as there are many radar detector reviews, but it is obvious that the Redline is in the top echelon.

Alert System
Lastly I needed an alerting system as the detector alone is no where near loud or bright enough to be noticed on a motorbike every time.
Prerequisites were the system had to be very efficient, did not have hardwires going from the detector to my helmet, did not have constant unit charging requirements (for bluetooth alert systems), and as I already run the Scala G9 intercom system I didn't want more weight and hardware added to my helmets such as the H.A.R.D system and like products. I also have 4 helmets and ride with different ones at different times, so this was also a consideration.
I ended up choosing the Marc Parnes visual alert system that is custom designed for most well known radar detectors including the Redline. It is a visual alert solution only that has no audio facility.
This unit is permenantly mounted on the bikes dash and plugs directly into the detectors audio/earphone jack. It is then automatically powered by the detector. As long as the 6 red LED lights are mounted to point in the general direction of your eye line they are extremely bright, even in broad daylight, and are very effective. You don't have to be looking directly at them. Your spherical vision will pick them up with no problem. The flashes are powered by the audio warnings from the radar detector, so as you get closer to detection the flashes get quicker till there is a constant light being emitted letting you know the source is very close.
Just remember to ensure your radar detector's auto mute is turned off or the visual alerts lights will only initially flash for a couple of times with nothing further!
Also be aware that riding at night can possibly be an issue with the brightness of these LED's (blinding and quite disconcerting when they suddenly come on in the dark) so the brightness intensity can be reduced by simply turning down the detectors volume level.
So mount it and forget it.
Very simple and efficient plus works extremely well.

Summary
So there it is. Again very happy with the results of the initial setup.
The package is set and forget without having to worry about charging and or constantly connecting/disconnecting wiring with no external hardware additives to helmets.
I hope the investment pays off over and over.
I will try and provide an update after I ride with it in the real world for a while.

Let me know if there are any questions and I will be happy to try and answer them.
Hope this helps...

* Last updated by: yannih on 8/30/2016 @ 10:44 AM *

Awesome Yannih. Now that you got this wrapped up you can flush and bleed your brake and clutch fluid. Don't forget your rear (brake!)

Impressive eyes Vic!
It does all look a bit old and dirty.
But my brake and clutch fluid is blue and was only changed quite recently.
Including the rear brake...

Oh cool... I wasn't aware of any colored brake fluids. I just searched for "blue" brake fluid and a site says in the US it has to be colorless.

That's too bad, I think it would be rather striking. But then I'm sure some idiot would either put washer fluid (blue in the US) in their brake system or possibly use this stuff for washer fluid.

Hey, maybe the should make water illegal since it's clear someone might confuse it for brake fluid. Or if they made it illegal...it would take care of that whole hygroscopic thing.

ATE super blue used to be avail in the US with the blue color. they made that, and the regular with the goldish color so at the track or when changing/bleeding brakes you could tell easier when it was flushed.

* Last updated by: rod442 on 5/22/2016 @ 4:27 PM *

Far as I know, DOT 5 is always purple in the US. But people have trouble with DOT5 in the 14.

Just a quick update.
This unit has already saved me and paid for itself.

The setup works really well and the Redline gives amazing distance and time warning even if the source is over hills or around corners (just make sure all frequency and segmentation settings are set for your local area).
The Marc Parnes visual alert system is very effective although there are some very rare occasions when the suns glare is strong at certain angles where an issue can occur.
After discussions with owners of the Adaptive TPX 2.0 radar detector (specifically designed for motorbikes) that I ride with, the Redline is far and away the superior unit.
If you are willing to go to the effort to mount the Redline which is primarily designed for cars it's well worth it.
Just remember the Redline is not water resistant like the Adaptive TPX 2.0 and that itself might turn some off.
However its not an issue to me as explained in my above previous post.

Highly recommended...

* Last updated by: yannih on 8/30/2016 @ 10:46 AM *

I really need one of those. Thanks for the review yannih.

Just did a 9 day 8 night run through New Zealand with 3 other boys.
The radar detector saved my ass multiple times.
A top additive to any bike if they are legal where you live and you sometimes like to ride ever so slightly above the speed limit...

Nice Yannih ... both the detector and visual setup ... and the trip

I'm quite jealous as I know some of the roads over there were calling to me to ride them while I was instead in a minivan with our gracious hosts

I am however headed up to the Tail of the Dragon next weekend and am thinking about a radar setup ... and might just copy yours.

Thanks.

I always carry my radar detector in my tank bag and use an earphone.
Hank

Yep..that's how mine was setup.Redlines are good detectors for sure.They also detect to the rear if you're being followed 'way back there'.

Badazz ride there Yanman.What a blast!

* Last updated by: Grn14 on 5/14/2018 @ 12:45 PM *

(re)Installed today.

Just did a 9 day 8 night run through New Zealand with 3 other boys.
The radar detector saved my ass multiple times.
A top additive to any bike if they are legal where you live and you sometimes like to ride ever so slightly above the speed limit...

Yannih, got a trivial question... which app did you use for plotting your itinerary on the NZ map?

Here's a link for you Islandninja...

myscenicdrives

Biggest advantage of this setup is unlimited waypoints which is much better than Google Maps which has a limit of 10...

* Last updated by: yannih on 5/15/2018 @ 2:52 AM *

Here's a link for you Islandninja...

myscenicdrives

Biggest advantage of this setup is unlimited waypoints which is much better than Google Maps which has a limit of 10...

great stuff, thanks Yannih!
indeed, had been stumbling over Google Maps limitations...

I'm getting a half pic there, Grn.

Yeah,I know.Can't seem to resize.There we go.

* Last updated by: Grn14 on 5/15/2018 @ 3:59 PM *

yannih thanks for the great write up!

I've always wanted to mount the detector unit in the little space behind the instrument cluster and the windscreen then run the remote LEDs like yannih did. Mainly to try and hide the unit as I have heard from several people that although radar detectors are legal here, they get pulled over for random checks much more often than before they had the unit. I also figure it might provide a degree of weather proofing being protected by the windscreen. This would be at the expense of ease of removal and possibly rear detection?

Has anyone else tried this sort of setup?

You need to be able to power the unit up physically.You mean mounting it right where the tipover sensor is,right?Do you have the plastic wedge that covers that area on yours?Not much room in there.It may not fit lengthwise.That'd be a good spot for it though.Maybe if it can be hooked up to come on with the ignition...

* Last updated by: Grn14 on 5/17/2018 @ 10:21 AM *

I've always wanted to mount the detector unit in the little space behind the instrument cluster

Yeah Nightmare, that was my first thought and would have ticked all the boxes including protecting the unit from weather however I just couldn't find a way to make it happen.

That is not to say it can't be done as I know there are far more switched on people on this forum than me...