Adaptiv Technologies TPX 2.0 Radar/Laser Detector - One Size

I purchased this after researching all the options for installing a radar detector on my 09 Kawasaki Concours. As I'm a long-distance touring rider, the convenience and usability of the device on long rides was what mattered most. My requirements were:* Must wire into and mount onto the bike - I don't want wires going everywhere* Must have a visual alert system - I don't want to run a bunch of audio into my helmet, and I wear earplugs and can't hear much at highway speeds* Should be easy to remove & lock away, both for security and for legality in VA and DC* Should be weatherproof - I ride in all weather conditions, don't want a little rain ruining the deviceThe Adaptiv motorcycle-specific solution is the best for my style of biking. I installed the device on a RAM mount next to my GPS - the included baseplate has a standard APMs hole-pattern that made it simple to mount. The visual alert LEDs mounted just below my gauge cluster. In my normal sitting position on the bike, this puts the LEDs at the very bottom of my peripheral vision, and when they light up, they definitely get my attention. Note that the LEDs flash along with the signal strength, so without even looking at the device you can tell if the signal is strong or weak, just keep in mind that you do need to look at the display to see what kind of radar/laser signal it's receiving. The buttons on the device are simple and easy to operate while wearing gloves, and the LCD display is readable at a glance unless it is in direct sunlight. It's simple to attach and remove from the base plate, with just one cable to connect for powere and the visual alert. While I haven't ridden with it in the rain yet, it appears to be high quality construction and I would be surprised if moisture presents an issue. I don't have the time to be a do-it-yourselfer, but my local shop installed it all for me in less than 90 minutes.So far I've ridden one weekend with it. False alarms were minimal around town and non-existent on the highway. Once I got used to the visual alert, I never had to glance away from the road to know that big brother was watching.One thing that wasn't a requirement for me is size. I have a big bike, so the fact that this device is rather large didn't bother me. If you have a smaller sport bike, you will likely want to install this somewhere near the middle of your handlebars so it doesn't stick out too far. Big buttons with glove spacing make for a larger device, nothing anyone can do about that.UPDATE - Jan 2017 - still going strong after 3-4 seasons of all weather riding, no issues at all.

After getting two tickets in 3 months on my bike, I finally decided to get a radar detector. However, most of thrones I was looking at, weren’t really made for use for life on two wheels. I finally came across the TPX radar detector, and decided to give it a shot, despite few the mediocre reviews, and I have to say that I was completely satisfied with this product. That is, until recently, where the thing finally broke on me. And now I am EXTREMELY happy I went with Adaptiv’s radar detector instead of some other one. Let me explain.Over the course of a year, my TPX took a couple falls from where it was mounted on the bike. All user error on my part. I pair this with a Ram mount, specifically, the X-Grip Ram mount, and occasionally, I didn’t secure my TPX before riding off. Once or twice, maybe three times, it fell when it wasn’t plugged in, and ended up sliding off the tank, and on to the concrete. Once while moving a slow speeds. With most electronics, this would put it out of commission. But my TPX kept on ticking, until one too many falls and it finally died.I reached out to Adaptiv, and I told them the story like it was. No lies. I told them it fell a couple times off the bike, it’s totally beaten up, and no longer turns on. Initially they said it would cost $75, which I would have been ok with paying, considering this was 100% accidental damage and user error on my part. However after a few more emails back and forth, they checked out my serial number and it they informed it was still under warranty (really? Their warranty covers user stupidity? yay!) and told me to send it in and that it would be fixed for FREE! Awesome! No complaints here! I saved $75!After a couple weeks, I got the unit back, and it was basically a brand new unit. Well, as far as the exterior looks goes. It was probably refurbished, but either way, still awesome. Well it turns out that my wiring harness got wet at some point during this time, and corroded the ends. So I yet again reached out to their customer service, expecting to pay for a replacement wiring harness due to water damage. And yet again, they completely surprised me saying it was still under warranty, and they would cover replacement free of charge. Seriously?! This level of customer service is bar none! Awesome! Thanks Adaptiv Team. You guys are freakin awesome!As for usage: this thing is quite sensitive. I get alerts from very far away and for sure it’s saved my butt at least 3 times that I know of in the last 2 years that I’ve had it. It’s survived every heavy downpour that both California and New York has thrown at me.I will say though that, this thing would be pretty useless if it weren’t for the visual alert add-on. It’s hard to hear when you’re at speed on the freeway. Not because it isn’t loud…it’s plenty loud. It just has stiff competition when you take in to consideration road noise, wind noise, and music playing through headphones. The Visual Alert LED is red, and has a long cord on it, so you can wire it anywhere on your bike. I have mine mounted right above my gauge cluster between my windscreen and the gauges. I do have to adjust the way i wear my helmet, otherwise the LED’s wouldn’t be visible, but I attribute that more to the fact that I’m on a sport bike, an leaned over forward pretty far enough as it is.Pros-Water Proof-Easily installed on any bike-Small size-Sensitive to radar/laser-Amazing Customer Service-Great warranty service-big buttons for easy use-Quick to unmount and remount-Easy to read Display-Paired with the Visual Alert, this is hands-down a great purchaseCons-Wish it had a way to remember locations and identify certain spots as false alarms.