Amplirider Review

[eddd]

Over the years I had many ways to listen to or see my XM satellite radio, MP3 player and radar detector. The 'see' part was the Marc Parnes LED visual alert for my radar detector. While it did work, it had to be pretty much right in my line of sight to catch my attention. I needed something I couldn't overlook so I went with the Radar OverRide by Kennedy. It did not amplify anything. It just cut off the music/talk when a radar signal was received. This worked well for several years, but it started to interrupt the music/talk even when there was no radar signal. The interruptions got more frequent and more annoying. I needed something better which brought me to the Amplirider..

 

 

The Amplirider is powered from the bike's 12 volt system, which is one reason I did not buy one in the first place. It has three inputs and a single output, all stereo. With the new purchase I took the opportunity to redo my radar/XM/MP3 configuration. I'm happy to say the new arrangement works very well. I did not need much if any amplification, but having a single easy to adjust volume control is a real plus. The audio is nice and clear through my er6i buds, and the radar detector comes through clearly even at its lowest volume setting. The radar signal does not over-ride the other audio, it just comes in on top of it.

 

The key for me was to make the entire audio package easy to hook up and adjust. I've kept my Escort Solo on the top of my tank bag where it is less noticeable but still is in a good position to pick up signals.

 

 

The bag needs to come off to refuel so I have the power and XM cables running to the same area utilizing easy to use connectors.

 

I wanted a simple way to keep the detector properly positioned as well as an easy way to keep the wiring and Amplirider neat and easy to access. The solution was to mount to the components to a piece of plastic cutting board with Velcro.

 

 

The board slides easily into the map pocket keeping everything neat and easy to reach. The price for the Amplirider was $73 with an additional $15 for the recommended isolator for the radar detector. The system works well and is easy to adjust. Changing from the XM to an MP3 player is quick and easy since I no longer need to move wires from one component to another.

[Whip]

I use it on four of my bikes it is great for the passenger as well.

[eddd]

I use it on four of my bikes it is great for the passenger as well.

 

I knew you'd been using them for a long time and were happy with yours which is why I figured I couldn't go wrong. Once I figured a way to quickly disconnect the power source at fuel stops I took the plunge.

[Whip]

I have em under my seat and wire accordingly. No wires in my tank bag.