Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector with POP Detection

by Whistler Radar

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.9 x 3 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ALGNGO
• Item model number: CRUISADER
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

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

Product Description

Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector with POP Detection 360º radar (X, K, Ka, superwide Ka) and laser detection

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this thing, August 5, 2008

By 

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 barely noticable.

I mounted the rear laser sensor to the license plate. Of all the pieces, I like this mount the least. I can easily see fashioning a mount to better locate this piece. Of note, I found a review that said the rear laser sensor wire was too short. That's ridiculous. The wire from that sensor is 3 feet; the plug from the unit is an additional 3 feet. I easily snaked it around the frame and connected the plugs under the seat with plenty of extra.

I wired the unit directly to the battery; however, I plan to come back and wire it into the electrical system. That way the system comes on and goes off with the ignition.

The wires easily passed under the Road King's dash and most of the connections were made under the seat. There is only one small area near the neck of the bike where the wires are exposed and they are easily covered with wire covering.

I bought the in-helmet display and love it. I cut a small pocket in the foam of the earpiece and passed the LED boom to just inside the visor. The light shines directly into my right eye and easily noticed when it goes off. However, it is out of the way and unintrusive.

I took a ride from Birmingham to Biloxi and the detector went off for every cop that I saw. I was very pleased with it and would recommend it for anyone else.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Hope you get one that works, November 7, 2006

By 

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:

1.0 out of 5 stars Whistler Crusader, December 25, 2007

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Eric Lent "elent1" (Eureka, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector with POP Detection (Electronics)

It looked like a good idea. But, it comes with no speaker system and only a blinking LED connection. The LED isn't visible in bright sunlight. If you purchase the remote helmet accessory, the problem is the same. Works great at night, but not in the day unless you stick it in your eye. YOu also have 4 wires coming up your handle bars, more going to the rear, more to the front, and a ridiculous temperature sensor hanging there. Range is poor -- I can see most CHP units before or at the same time the gadget 'glows'. Messy, so universal in mounting gadgets that none of them are "great" for much more than Rube Goldberg setups. I have yet to see where you get the 'audio" accessory mentioned in the manual. Unfortunately, by the time you bend and shape things to mnout the three or four gadgets, adjust the wiring, and place the sensors -- it is no longer returnable.