Radar Detector/Magnetic Mounts

[MJDO]

Apologies if this has been discussed before but I can't find any threads on it. I've just bought an Escort Passport 9500ix radar detector and am looking for a mount for it. RAM has a magnetic mount plate that will work well, but I'm a little leery of using a magnetic device with electronic equipment. The ix uses some form of memory as it uses history to adjust the signals.

 

Anyone used this combination or have an opinion on using a magnetic plate?

 

Thanks!

[eddd]

Since the detector case is not metal, what will you use as a mount so the magnet would work?

[MJDO]

Comes with an additional metal plate that you stick to the bottom of the detector.

[areyouolsen]

I use the 8500x with the RAM mount and haven't had any problems. I don't have the memory feature, though.

[FLrider]

I used it with my V1. Worked perfectly. Easy to remove it when you dismount and want to store it in your cases or jacket. Just a little twist.

 

I don't have it on my new bike but I still have it in the " parts I'm going to sell someday" box...

[tvpierce]

If it's the memory you're worried about... don't. The detector isn't using magnetic media to store the data.

[MJDO]

Thanks Jeff -- that is what I was worried about.

[na1g]

3M Dual-lok works great. Like Velcro on steroids. Cheap, non-magnetic, durable.

 

pete

[TF1200RT]

I have the Escort 8500 and I use the Ram magnetic mount with no problems. Perfect for when you want to remove your expensive equipment from the bike so that it doesn't become someone else's property.

[biggy]

I use a Techmount on my K1300GT. It fits the newer style switch assembly on most of the new models. The plate is rectangular and I mount the detector with Velcro. Solid and easy to mount.