Amazon.com Product Review
Amazon.com Product Description Here's a complete and comprehensive laser/radar solution for motorcycles and other recreational type vehicles from Whistler. Designed specifically for motorcycles and snowmobiles, the CRUISADER provides a stealthy installation but also delivers very powerful protection from the newest laser/radar guns--POP Mode detection in particular. With a blue backlit text display, battery monitor, ambient air temperature reading, and a control panel designed to fit 2 1/16" gauge mounts, this is a great solution for those on less than four wheels.
A comprehensive laser/radar solution for motorcycles and other recreational type vehicles. Click to enlarge. |
Blue Backlit LCD for visual alerts/operation. Click to enlarge. |
L to R: Laser Radar Receiver, Display, Laser Receiver, LED. Click to enlarge. |
Blue Backlit LCD Text Display Provides distinct visual confirmation of signals detected, signal strength, and indicates engaged modes of operation.
Ambient Temperature & Volt Meter Monitors the air temperature and the vehicle's charging system
Total Band Protection Provides Complete Band Coverage of all Laser, Radar, VG-2, and Safety Radar Bands.
Stay Alert Whistler's exclusive Stay Alert feature tests your alertness on long trips.
Selectable Bands Allows for the user to turn off bands not used in that specific driving area.
Alert Priority If more than one signal is received at the same time, the most important alert is displayed.
Optional Wireless In-Helmet Display (WIHD) This receiver provides a flashing LED that is in your peripheral vision and flashes when the unit receives signals.
Quiet/Menu Button Pressing QUIET before a signal is detected engages Auto Quiet Mode which automatically reduces the optional audio level after the initial warning to a low audio level setting. Pressing QUIET during a radar laser encounter silences audio alerts, while allowing visual alerts to keep you informed. Pressing and holding Quiet for 2 seconds allows you to enter Option Select Mode.
Power/Volume Control Turns unit on/off and adjusts the optional audio level.
What's in the Box Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector, Laser Module/Antenna, Alert LED, Temperature Probe, Reflector, Installation Hardware, Owner's Manual, Installation Instructions
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(8 customer reviews) 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I love this thing,
August 5, 2008 Jim C (Birmingham, AL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector with POP Detection (Electronics)
Bought this radar detector for my Harley Road King. I was looking for a detector that I could install on the bike with minimal exposed hardware. I did not want a typical looking detector stuck on the handlebars. And, i definitely did not want one that could be easily removed/stolen.
The Whistler Cruisader seemed to fit the bill. However, there were few reviews on it. So, I am taking some time to share my views.
I took about 4 hours total to install the system. I ran into a few snags but was able to easily figure out a workaround. The main unit is installed on the handlebars near the center. I tried a few different areas and liked that spot the best. I may buy a gauge housing to put the main unit inside and thereby dress the unit up a bit.
The sensor is installed just under the headlight. I used the center bolt that holds the brake line bracket. I had to drill out the hole a bit (first snag). The unit looks great in that spot. It's tucked away and...Read more
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Hope you get one that works,
November 7, 2006 L. Blake "longshot" (Danville, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector with POP Detection (Electronics)
Installed the unit and within days it started to give continuous alerts. Contacted Whistler Customer service and after confirming that it was installed correctly, was told to take the unit out and send it back because "the engineers were interested in looking at it". When I asked for a replacement unit (since this takes some time to install) there was no offer to replace, no offer to pay for shipping, no estimate of time it would take. I wouldn't recommend the unit, or the company.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector,
July 22, 2010 Robert L. Aylor (Gig Harbor, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector with POP Detection (Electronics)
I received a great price on this from the vendor ($99) with free shipping.
The design is extremely well thought out for use with a motorcycle, and it installed nicely with little difficulty.
After installation, it tested out fine on the first two bike rides, but on the third use of the system, the display back light came on, but no text displays would appear.
Using the installation manual and on line manufacturer's trouble shooting guide, I did repeated "restore to factory settings" to no avail.
The Amazon vendor who sold it to me was great, providing free return shipping and a prompt full refund.
