Radar Detector / Ipod / Intercom set-up

JJ98VFR · 08-29-2008, 12:31 PM

Got a trip planned for the northern Arkansas twisties in a couple weeks. Thought I would try to get my Valentine 1 radar detector and I-pod piped into my new helmet.

I just ordered the remote audio adaptor for the V1. Anybody out there have a slick way of doing the job?

Thanks.

reg71 · 08-31-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ98VFR

Got a trip planned for the northern Arkansas twisties in a couple weeks. Thought I would try to get my Valentine 1 radar detector and I-pod piped into my new helmet.

I just ordered the remote audio adaptor for the V1. Anybody out there have a slick way of doing the job?

Thanks.

you might try norcalboy... he has a pretty neat radar setup... I think he skipped the ipod stuff, though...

Scubalong · 08-31-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by reg71

you might try norcalboy... he has a pretty neat radar setup... I think he skipped the ipod stuff, though...

Norcalboy or Sloav8er are the Mod geek. They know how......

SLOav8r · 08-31-2008, 11:33 AM

I'm getting ready to head out driving for the day. I'll post up info on my KLUGE tonight if I don't get back to late or first thing.

A few routes to go. Do you just need to be able to hear the ipod & V1? Or do you plan on adding more stuff / going bike-to-bike etc?

SLOav8r · 08-31-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by reg71

you might try norcalboy... he has a pretty neat radar setup... I think he skipped the ipod stuff, though...

I didn't realize he had the Enterprise cockpit going on. It's slick!
At the risk of sounding ghey, I wanted to lick his billet.

JJ98VFR · 09-03-2008, 06:29 PM

Initially I was thinking just the V1 and ipod but I do have a passenger about 25% of the time so maybe intercom too.

At a minimum I need to get the volume up in the V1 so I can hear the thing at the speeds that it might come in handy. Any suggestions on a decent intercom?

Thanks

BTW - I'm part of the low and slow community too with a 1948 Cessna 170.

JJ98VFR · 09-06-2008, 02:58 PM

I'm still looking for a clean way of connecting my V1 and ipod into my helmet.

The remote audio adaptor from Valentine works good for the radar piece. However I got differing opinions of whether a simple RadioShack splitter would do the job or if the radar detector feedback when it's active, could damage the ipod.

Other options are the Electric Avenues.com Amplirider.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Scubalong · 09-06-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOav8r

I'm getting ready to head out driving for the day. I'll post up info on my KLUGE tonight if I don't get back to late or first thing.

A few routes to go. Do you just need to be able to hear the ipod & V1? Or do you plan on adding more stuff / going bike-to-bike etc?

We still waitting to see your set up Dan

RedRover5683 · 09-06-2008, 06:51 PM

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kd4ysi · 10-19-2008, 05:04 PM

i just mounted and ran my power cord for my radar deactor it works perfect wont be able to hear it but can see it if it goes off

kd4ysi · 10-22-2008, 01:57 PM

update just got the radar dector mounted and i can hear hear it at normal speeds and if running over70 im crouched down and can see it if it goes off,i have a whistlerr i had in my truck

jrj · 10-25-2008, 10:04 AM

I have finaly found a great mount for my radar detector, it is a "Techmount-controle mount" it bolts to either the left or right side of bars to the two bolts inside of the handle grip. Seems to be a great fit and looks good. I have tried to use my radar (Solo S2} in the past using the suction cup mounts on the inside of the windsheild, when I leave the house it seems secure and then after a short drive the vibration would get the best of it and it would lose it's hold. Only once did it actually come off and hit the highway. The danger is that my natural reaction when seeing it falling was to reach out quick to catch it, fortunately I cought myself and let it go but could be a danger. Anyway this new mount seems great, I will try to add a pic of this.
I am considering getting a second mount for the left side to add a GPS or MP3. Does anybody no if there is a GPS unit that has MP3 or sat radio built in to reduce the amount of clutter.

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kd4ysi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Last Online: Today 03:38 PM Location: lexington sc My Ride: 1997 honda vfr 750 1971 honda cl100 enduro View my Photo Gallery Posts: 128 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i just mounted and ran my power cord for my radar deactor it works perfect wont be able to hear it but can see it if it goes off __________________ proud member 4th gen dragon bikers ride militia

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kd4ysi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Last Online: Today 03:38 PM Location: lexington sc My Ride: 1997 honda vfr 750 1971 honda cl100 enduro View my Photo Gallery Posts: 128 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	update just got the radar dector mounted and i can hear hear it at normal speeds and if running over70 im crouched down and can see it if it goes off,i have a whistlerr i had in my truck __________________ proud member 4th gen dragon bikers ride militia

09-03-2008, 06:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
JJ98VFR Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: 10-07-2008 07:13 PM Location: St. Louis My Ride: 1998 HondaVFR, 2001 Honda CR250, 1977 Suzuki PE250 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Initially I was thinking just the V1 and ipod but I do have a passenger about 25% of the time so maybe intercom too. At a minimum I need to get the volume up in the V1 so I can hear the thing at the speeds that it might come in handy. Any suggestions on a decent intercom? Thanks BTW - I'm part of the low and slow community too with a 1948 Cessna 170.

09-06-2008, 02:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
JJ98VFR Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: 10-07-2008 07:13 PM Location: St. Louis My Ride: 1998 HondaVFR, 2001 Honda CR250, 1977 Suzuki PE250 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm still looking for a clean way of connecting my V1 and ipod into my helmet. The remote audio adaptor from Valentine works good for the radar piece. However I got differing opinions of whether a simple RadioShack splitter would do the job or if the radar detector feedback when it's active, could damage the ipod. Other options are the Electric Avenues.com Amplirider. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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jrj Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Last Online: Yesterday 07:51 AM Location: Calgary, Alberta My Ride: 2006, Honda VFR A6, pearl white View my Photo Gallery Posts: 66 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I have finaly found a great mount for my radar detector, it is a "Techmount-controle mount" it bolts to either the left or right side of bars to the two bolts inside of the handle grip. Seems to be a great fit and looks good. I have tried to use my radar (Solo S2} in the past using the suction cup mounts on the inside of the windsheild, when I leave the house it seems secure and then after a short drive the vibration would get the best of it and it would lose it's hold. Only once did it actually come off and hit the highway. The danger is that my natural reaction when seeing it falling was to reach out quick to catch it, fortunately I cought myself and let it go but could be a danger. Anyway this new mount seems great, I will try to add a pic of this. I am considering getting a second mount for the left side to add a GPS or MP3. Does anybody no if there is a GPS unit that has MP3 or sat radio built in to reduce the amount of clutter.

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