Motorcycle Radar Detector HARD System Review
Motorcycle Radar Detector Heads Up LED Alert System
Can you currently hear and/or see your radar detector as it is alerting you to speed traps ahead?
One of the biggest challenges of equipping your motorcycle with a radar detector is the ability to hearing or seeing your detector as it alerts.
The H.A.R.D. System (helmet assisted radar detection system) is a wireless device that interfaces your motorcycle radar detector with a bright LED light that mounts inside your helmet, alerting you immediately to slow down and to be more aware as your radar detector alerts.
Helmet Assisted Radar Detection, H.A.R.D., is a wireless system for motorcyclists needing to know when their radar detector is alerting them of a radar threat. The H.A.R.D. System provides an immediate visual alert: a flashing LED light inside the helmet illuminated within your field of vision allowing immediate recognition of a radar threat.
- No Wires between the Rider and the Motorcycle – H.A.R.D. utilizes wireless transmission for critical data: the radar detector warning alert. This eliminates the need to have a clumsy earpiece and avoids tangled wires.
- No Modifications to Helmet or Radar Detector – The H.A.R.D. transmitter simply plugs into your radar detector and the receiver is easily placed inside your cheek pad or can be mounted on the outside of your helmet. This allows for quick and easy installation with no tools needed for installation.
- Clean and Simple Design – The H.A.R.D. System is nearly invisible to others. The transmitter and receiver are small in size avoiding the risk of being seen by the people giving you tickets (no need to give them another reason for not letting you out of a ticket).
- Same Benefits as Sophisticated Military Heads Up Display – Heads Up Displays allow pilots to keep their eyes on their target. H.A.R.D. allows you to keep your eyes on the road without having to look down and try to see the radar detector alerting you of a radar threat. H.A.R.D. also alerts you wherever your eyes are looking. Whether in a curve or looking at the scenery, you will immediately know when your radar detector is providing an alert.
- Designed for Motorcycling Conditions – H.A.R.D. provides a visual alert overcoming road noise, music players and intercom systems.
- One Radar Detector for all Vehicles – H.A.R.D. is an accessory for existing radar detectors. No need to buy a separate radar detector for your bike. If you are already using a Beltronics, Escort, or Valentine radar detector, simply take the detector from your other vehicle and use it on your bike.
- Compatible with Leading Radar Detectors – The H.A.R.D. system is compatible with the following detectors (when using an approved factory power cord): Beltronics Sti Magnum, RX65, RX55, Bel Pr0 500, Bel Pro 300 and the V995; Escort RedLine, 9500ix, 9500i, 8500 X50, 8500, 7500S, 7500, 6800, and the Solo S2 and S3 (Escort Direct Wire Cord option required); all Valentine One models without requiring the Remote Audio Device.
- Stand-alone System – Since the H.A.R.D. system is self-contained, you don’t have to worry about changing your current way of riding. This means no need to re-wire your bike or change your sound systems.
- NEW: The New H.A.R.D. system is water-proof! No need to remove the system when it rains. (We do recommend to remove your detector or protect it with a child size shower cap when it does rain as most radar detectors are NOT water-proof)
- NEW: The New H.A.R.D. system will work on all dash mounted Escort, Valentine 1 and all Beltronics Pro Series radar detectors including: Escort 8500, Escort 8500 x50, Escort 8500 Black, Escort Solo 3, Escort 9500ix, Escort Redline, Bel STi, Bel STi Magnum, RX65, Pro 200/300/500, Vector 995 and the Valentine 1.
Frequently Asked Questions about the H.A.R.D. System
- How long do the batteries last and how easy are they to replace? The H.A.R.D. system uses on CR2032 battery and typical battery life is several weeks of normal use. To change the battery you would unscrew the rear of the case and replace, takes less then a minute.
- How easy is to see the LED in bright sunlight? The bright red LED is very easy to see, just place it off to the corner of your vision and you will see the flashing red LED when your radar detector activates.
- Radar detectors are illegal where I live/ride. Can I conceal the radar detector behind the fairing or in a bag? Yes, you can discreetly mount your radar detector, however if radar detectors are illegal in your area I would recommend either the STi Magnum or the Escort Redline as they are undetectable to the Spectre RDD’s
Potential Issues with the H.A.R.D. System
- As noted the H.A.R.D. system is now water-proof, however most radar detectors are not. When it does rain I would recommend removing your radar detector or protecting it with a child’s size shower cap.
My Bottom Line Recommendation for the H.A.R.D. Sysem
If you’re a Iron Butt Rider as I am, I strongly recommend the H.A.R.D. system and to integrate it with a high performance radar detector such as the Escort 8500 X50, Escort Max or The Escort Redline radar detector.
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Very interesting your articles. I’m writing to you from Portugal, Europe, where surely the bands or frequencies are diferent from the States. I own a BMW K1300GT and would like to install a non detectable radar detector with as less wires as possible. This is a tuff situation on how to chose the right system, thus if you sale for Europe, please advise right system. I would apreciate.
Thanks and best regards
Rui Nery
Hello,
My name is Jim Gutierrez and I have been using you HARD system for about 6-7 years.
I am very pleased with the system it has done an excellent job in notification along with my Escort 9500xi
My system is starting to degrade my alerts are now spotty even with new batteries and the casing on the
Transmitter has come loose, I was wondering if I can send my unit in for an undate or trade my unit for a newer model?
Pleases let me know, I have recommend your product to many fellow riders and will continue for as long as I ride.
A
Thank you,
Jim G.
@ Jim Gutierrez – The Hard System is being updated by the developer and he will not have any units till Spring of 2012. It is going to be a new unit from the ground up from my understanding
If you have a list to notify when HARD is again available, please put me on it.
I have two that I bought from Roy, both have stopped working.
Is there anyone who repairs them?
BC
I should be seeing the manufacture here in the next couple of weeks, when they come out will let you know
No one I know can repair them
Radar Roy,
Would it be possible to be notified when the new updated HARD system is available for purchase? Also, how much is it expected to cost? I have a Bel x65 to be hooked up.
Thanks.
Gerald
Funny you should ask – I spoke with Aaron today and he is sending me a new unit on Monday to test. If all goes well they should be ready in the next month. Don’t know yet about $$$
hello any news on the H.A.R.D system
my frends here in iceland are using the older system and it has ben working wery good so i am just waiting to press buy now 🙂
Spoke with Aaron, there were some issues with the 1st beta units that he is having addressed, should have something back soon he says
Any further feedback on the new H.A.R.D. and or what additional functionality there may be? Have you ever experimented with the Cheetah VisAlert V2 unit?
Heading out on a 3000 mile road tip in a few weeks and would like to engage someone on one of these products prior to leaving.
Thanks,
Jeff
I should have a unit to test a week from today. The final units should be ready in 3 weeks
Damn, just a bit off timing wise. 3 weeks from now i will be mid-road trip.
If you want someone to do a longer term test (300 miles in about 9 days) let me know 🙂 I have (two) X50’s I bought from you that i would be using it with.
Any comments on the VisAlert?
Thanks,
J
I have not heard from the Cheetah Guys in over a year so I don’t know wtf is going on with their products, cannot find anyone
Looking for the HARD system, will be used with a Valentine 1. when will you be getting stock in?
We are beta testing the new HARD system this week during Sturgis Bike week
Legal Speeding should have them ready for shipment in a few weeks
Roy … is the H.A.R.D. system compatible with the Escort Max radar detector? Thanks Steve…
Yes it is
Is the H.A.R.D. system compatible with the 8500ci Plus? I installed that nicely on my Ninja 😉
No, it is not…
can this product or any look a like product fit my bel sti-r plus?
No, it will not work on the STiR Plus, only the windshield mounted detectors