Installed Escort QI45 Remote Radar Detector

onan · 02-05-2010

This is a new radar detector that escort has. I mounted the receiver under the front of the fairing above the fender with a piece of aluminum to help support it.

Mounted the inside radar module with speaker built into it behind the left speaker housing.

The remote display mounted above the temp guage. also has voltmeter built ito it.

Turns off and on with the ignition key. I hooked the power lead to the fog lights so if I do get pulled over and I can turn the radar off by just pushing the fog light switch. The switches on the remote display are too small to operate with gloves on.

wingwing · 02-05-2010

Above the fender..
not in a strike area?
.. when the forks compress?

Den

211Chuck · 02-05-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by onan

This is a new radar detector that escort has. I mounted the receiver under the front of the fairing above the fender with a piece of aluminum to help support it.

Mounted the inside radar module with speaker built into it behind the left speaker housing.

The remote display mounted above the temp guage. also has voltmeter built ito it.

Turns off and on with the ignition key. I hooked the power lead to the fog lights so if I do get pulled over and I can turn the radar off by just pushing the fog light switch. The switches on the remote display are too small to operate with gloves on.

Is the buzzer sound going though your intercom in
your helmet or are you going through a seperate
speaker in your helmet like I do??

I'm worried about your fender hitting your unit under
the front fairing also like was already posted. I realize
not everyone brakes as hard as I do, but I would hit
it on my Wing under hard braking! Even if you don't
brake as hard as I do, in a panic stop I think your
going to hit it and break it...Be careful"

ki-speed · 02-07-2010

ONAN,

I've been looking at this unit. My question is:

Does it have a audio output (my Passport 8500 x50 has a earphone audio output 1/8" jack)?

That way it can be connected to the GW's intercom via several methods (Kennedy. etc.).

Thanks,

Mark

RogerC · 02-10-2010

ki-speed,
Will the external speaker in your 8500 Passport work at the same time you have the audio plug attached to the GW intercom?

Chuck,
Tell us about your radar detector speaker configuration to your helmet.

ki-speed · 02-10-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerC

ki-speed,
Will the external speaker in your 8500 Passport work at the same time you have the audio plug attached to the GW intercom?

When you plug a 1/8" male jack into the audio jack of the 8500 Passport, the speaker in the Passport is disabled.

pidjones · 02-11-2010

So, what do states such as Virginia do with such setups? I just disconnect my dash-mount RD and put it in the trunk when entering VA, but this obviously cannot be done that way.

yak50 · 03-28-2010

pidjones that's just what I was thinking, maryland would tear your scoot apart to get it, they have a raider detector , detector , at least they took mine, was in car , lol

02-05-2010	#1
onan Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sikeston MO. 63801 Posts: 130	Installed Escort QI45 Remote Radar Detector This is a new radar detector that escort has. I mounted the receiver under the front of the fairing above the fender with a piece of aluminum to help support it. Mounted the inside radar module with speaker built into it behind the left speaker housing. The remote display mounted above the temp guage. also has voltmeter built ito it. Turns off and on with the ignition key. I hooked the power lead to the fog lights so if I do get pulled over and I can turn the radar off by just pushing the fog light switch. The switches on the remote display are too small to operate with gloves on. Attached Thumbnails

02-05-2010	#2
wingwing Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Fla. .. in "the woods" Posts: 5,298	Above the fender.. not in a strike area? .. when the forks compress? Den __________________ Life: ya just never know what's next. 2008 RED Level III .. last of the good ones 2007 RED Level - I 2006 BLACK Level - I DS#99 ... Pirelli, Kumho, Dunlop WinterSport *... approx 90K DS miles since 07/2007*** Last edited by wingwing; 02-05-2010 at 12:42 PM.

02-07-2010	#4
ki-speed Seasoned Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas/Flower Mound, TX Posts: 249	ONAN, I've been looking at this unit. My question is: Does it have a audio output (my Passport 8500 x50 has a earphone audio output 1/8" jack)? That way it can be connected to the GW's intercom via several methods (Kennedy. etc.). Thanks, Mark __________________ 2009 Honda Goldwing Metallic Silver Level 3 RTE Fender extension, Stainless steel belly pan, clear bra 2003 Honda VFR Interceptor "Red" NWS CF Hugger, Staintune, Sylvania Silver Stars, Throttlemiester, Pazzo Racing clutch/brake levers, Chatter Box GMRX1 comm, XM Radio, Passport 8500 x50, Red EK Chain, Sargent seat, Garmin Quest 2 GPS, Clear turn signals, LED's (brake & signals), Carbon Fiber right side clutch cover, radiators painted black, red strip on black gloss rims

02-10-2010	#5
RogerC Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 283	ki-speed, Will the external speaker in your 8500 Passport work at the same time you have the audio plug attached to the GW intercom? Chuck, Tell us about your radar detector speaker configuration to your helmet. __________________ 2008 Titanium

02-11-2010	#7
pidjones Seasoned Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Clinton, TN Posts: 2,674	So, what do states such as Virginia do with such setups? I just disconnect my dash-mount RD and put it in the trunk when entering VA, but this obviously cannot be done that way. __________________ pidjones Love 'em all... Let GOD sort 'em out!" LIMNCS #632 Trialsman Seminar Videos Swapping the Rear Wheel by Laying Her Down (youtube)

03-28-2010	#8
yak50 Seasoned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: clearwater Posts: 1,558	pidjones that's just what I was thinking, maryland would tear your scoot apart to get it, they have a raider detector , detector , at least they took mine, was in car , lol

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