Customer Reviews

Whistler Cruisader Motorcycle Radar Detector with POP Detection

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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.

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.

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.

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.

After going through the time and trouble of installing the Cruisader on my Cycle, and then to find out this thing doesn't work. Tells me that there is a "Com Error". Not a happy camper! Now I have to take it all off so I can return it. Did I mention, Not a happy camper!

when looking at the description, it does not include the in helmet display, i wrote the seller, and they still havent changed it!!!!!!!

works like a champ otherwise

The cruisader works beautifully. It's easy to work with, easy to use, and easy to see. I recommend getting the in-helmet addition - over the roar of a harley it can be hard to notice if it's going off. It has saved me from many tickets already. Highly recommended!