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Title: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: kfc.android on June 04, 2014, 04:09:43 PM: as title, anyone want to show their genius idea about how to "securely" mount a phone/GPS/tablet on downtown?

I'm constantly riding on rough roads at higher speed (70mph+) would like to know how to securely mount expensive smart phone on the bike because I don't wanna lose it ... yet LOL
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: Gatorballs on June 04, 2014, 05:07:32 PM: I haven't done it personally but plan to in the future but I hear really good things about "Ram Mount". They should have something that will work for you. Check them out.
http://www.rammount.com/universalxgripmountiphonescooter/tabid/4222/Default.aspx (http://www.rammount.com/universalxgripmountiphonescooter/tabid/4222/Default.aspx)
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: kfc.android on June 05, 2014, 04:00:19 PM: Quote from: Gatorballs on June 04, 2014, 05:07:32 PM
I haven't done it personally but plan to in the future but I hear really good things about "Ram Mount". They should have something that will work for you. Check them out.
http://www.rammount.com/universalxgripmountiphonescooter/tabid/4222/Default.aspx (http://www.rammount.com/universalxgripmountiphonescooter/tabid/4222/Default.aspx)

Thanks Gatorballs,
The combination looks nice. One question, I saw there's a difference between hole size and wondering which size should we get?

For example:
RAM-B-272U: RAM Motorcycle Base with 9mm Hole and 1" Ball
RAM-B-252U: RAM 2.25" x 0.87" Motorcycle Base with 11mm Hole and 1" Ball

Anyone knows which size is for our downtown? searched but couldn't find the answer...
Thanks in advance!

BTW, as many of you may already know, GPSCity.com is one of the most reputable vendors and been trusted on ADVRider.com, they are offering competitive price and exclusive coupon code for ADVRiders, go check them out.
http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881762 (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881762)
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: sklnzl on June 05, 2014, 04:45:48 PM: Found this on Ebay ,seems interesting :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/motorcycle-scooter-mount-Universal-Holder-for-Smartphones-as-iPhone-Galaxy-S-/321090630974?pt=US_Mounts_Holders&hash=item4ac27e353e (http://www.ebay.com/itm/motorcycle-scooter-mount-Universal-Holder-for-Smartphones-as-iPhone-Galaxy-S-/321090630974?pt=US_Mounts_Holders&hash=item4ac27e353e)
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: kfc.android on June 05, 2014, 05:46:40 PM: Good find, sklnzl
The installation steps are very nice, item looks ok, cheaper Korean version RAM mounts, would not risk my $600 phone with such a little difference...IMHO
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: kfc.android on June 05, 2014, 06:21:12 PM: Seems like DT is using 10mm hold for the rear view mirror.
The model RAM offers is either 9mm or 11mm...
which one should I get? 11?
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: bluesin on June 05, 2014, 07:07:15 PM: I use my Tom Tom GPS with this mount. Found it to be secure . Will hold my Smart phone, as well . Will , also , hold my 128 Gig MP3 Player....so pretty versatile .

http://www.thegpsstore.com/Arkon-Handlebar-Mount-with-Waterproof-Case-for-35-and-43-GPS-P2437.aspx (http://www.thegpsstore.com/Arkon-Handlebar-Mount-with-Waterproof-Case-for-35-and-43-GPS-P2437.aspx)
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: houndguy on June 09, 2014, 12:20:06 PM: Thanks for the links. I've considered a mount myself but have been "iffy" about using one for the phone. In case of accident I want access to it.

Has anyone connected a power source to there GPS/phone?
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: kfc.android on June 09, 2014, 04:19:08 PM: Here's what I got for mounting my gadgets:

RAM Mount Medium Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U
RAM Mount Universal X-Grip Phone Cradle with B-Ball RAM-HOL-UN7BU
RAM Mount Motorcycle Extended Reservoir Cover Base

all for under $50, shipped. Good investment for nowadays expensive smartphones.
will post photo once I mount it on.
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: de dee on June 15, 2014, 03:24:35 AM: I am thinking of a lexan cover over the handle bars to have a protected shield for the GPS. and safe from fast fingers,. I have the template in alum. so far now what temp. is the best to bend lexan I am thinking to heat a steel bar in the oven and put the lexan on it to bend it, the lexan is 3 MM. thick 8 1/4 "thats the first bend, second bend is 9 3/8 "wide,. to hold it together ,I think plastic auto plugs will do, the ones with the center part locks it on,. and to release them you have to push from inside,. pictures to follow don.
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: AMAC1680 on June 15, 2014, 10:35:47 AM: Saw this a while back. The guy told me it cost about 100.00 shipped from Taiwan.

(http://scooter-gimp.smugmug.com/MISC/i-35q57xj/0/M/image-M.jpg)

Be Big,
AMAC
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: kfc.android on June 18, 2014, 02:47:14 PM: Just got my Ram mount on the bike last night and went out for a 60 miles ride plus 30 miles this morning on a windy freeway (tops 88-90mph@GPS speed) so far no loosen screw, everything holds up pretty well
total cost: less than $45
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: Gatorballs on June 18, 2014, 04:21:21 PM: Sounds like it is working out pretty well.
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: thndrbrd13 on June 27, 2014, 12:19:48 AM: Quote from: kfc.android on June 09, 2014, 04:19:08 PM
Here's what I got for mounting my gadgets:

RAM Mount Medium Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U
RAM Mount Universal X-Grip Phone Cradle with B-Ball RAM-HOL-UN7BU
RAM Mount Motorcycle Extended Reservoir Cover Base

all for under $50, shipped. Good investment for nowadays expensive smartphones.
will post photo once I mount it on.

kfc.android - could you post a picture of what you ended up doing? Plus do you know the part number on the Cover Base? I checked the website and they had a couple different ones.

Thanks for any help.
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: kfc.android on June 27, 2014, 02:47:16 PM: Quote from: thndrbrd13 on June 27, 2014, 12:19:48 AM

kfc.android - could you post a picture of what you ended up doing? Plus do you know the part number on the Cover Base? I checked the website and they had a couple different ones.

Thanks for any help.

@thndbrd13: sure I can do that. The part number for the base plate is: Model: RAM-B-346U
Actually I am selling that specific base plate because I just got the center bar (same as AMAC posted above) so I have no use for the base plate. Let me know if you are interested.
Photo will be up later today
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: bluesin on June 28, 2014, 12:25:55 AM: website info for Center Bar??
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: AMAC1680 on June 28, 2014, 01:01:02 AM: Quote from: bluesin on June 28, 2014, 12:25:55 AM
website info for Center Bar??

Working on it. It's a Taiwanese dealer I've never heard of and before I throw a website out there I want to be it's not a scammer.

Give me another day or two.

Be Big,
AMAC
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: bluesin on June 28, 2014, 03:46:16 AM: Quote from: Amac1680 on June 28, 2014, 01:01:02 AM
Working on it. It's a Taiwanese dealer I've never heard of and before I throw a website out there I want to be it's not a scammer.

Give me another day or two.

Be Big,
AMAC

Thanks!
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: AMAC1680 on July 06, 2014, 01:20:38 PM: Quote from: bluesin on June 28, 2014, 12:25:55 AM
website info for Center Bar??

Ok here's the link. After I saw the bar the guy gave me the eBay store link. I placed and recived my stuff no problem. They were easy to work with and very helpful tracking down a part that's not on the site. I don't like to just throw a link out there.

http://stores.ebay.com/taiwanbigscootershop/category5062061012-/_i.html?_fsub=5062061012&_sid=1183316162&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 (http://stores.ebay.com/taiwanbigscootershop/category5062061012-/_i.html?_fsub=5062061012&_sid=1183316162&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)

Not cheap but they have some hard to find stuff. Hard to find in the US anyway.

Be Big,
AMAC
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: donjack on July 13, 2014, 07:17:50 PM: I got one of these,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371036769386?var=640213893044&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371036769386?var=640213893044&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

I've had it a few weeks now and its doing a great job. I had to slightly modify the clamp so as to put it on the mirror stem, some high density foam about a 1/4 inch thick.
there is also a small 'D' ring on the back for a lanyard on the back as an extra safety measure, although it is very secure in the first place!
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: bluesin on July 14, 2014, 10:23:06 PM: Quote from: Amac1680 on July 06, 2014, 01:20:38 PM
Ok here's the link. After I saw the bar the guy gave me the eBay store link. I placed and recived my stuff no problem. They were easy to work with and very helpful tracking down a part that's not on the site. I don't like to just throw a link out there.

http://stores.ebay.com/taiwanbigscootershop/category5062061012-/_i.html?_fsub=5062061012&_sid=1183316162&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 (http://stores.ebay.com/taiwanbigscootershop/category5062061012-/_i.html?_fsub=5062061012&_sid=1183316162&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322)

Not cheap but they have some hard to find stuff. Hard to find in the US anyway.

Be Big,
AMAC

Thanks, AMAC!!

Now, I'm drooling over that and the carbon look /metal plate items. May have to drain my piggy bank ! ;)
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: zombie on July 15, 2014, 02:16:28 AM: You're gonna need the optional Microwave oven mount, and the parachute flange w/ auto trim control.

We'll pass the hat around for ya!
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: bluesin on July 15, 2014, 06:54:25 PM: Quote from: zombie on July 15, 2014, 02:16:28 AM
You're gonna need the optional Microwave oven mount, and the parachute flange w/ auto trim control.

We'll pass the hat around for ya!

Thanks, Zombie !! ;D

Glad you're thinking of me and looking out for your Sister From Another Mister!
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: zombie on July 15, 2014, 08:08:27 PM: Got your back!

You know what we have to do right... Maury!

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Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: bluesin on July 16, 2014, 02:20:00 PM: The Horror!! Now, I'm scarred for life ! :o
Title: Re: How do you manage to mount your phone/GPS?
Post by: nushipwright on July 29, 2014, 12:16:27 PM: I bought a car phone holder and made my own adapter to stick it onto. since it would not stick to the windshield. it is attached to the bike using Velcro. no drilling gluing needed and it softens vibrations as well. not the most beautiful thing, but it works good. photos attached.
(http://i62.tinypic.com/5fksqx.jpg)
(http://i61.tinypic.com/2ah7c05.jpg)
(http://i57.tinypic.com/1zchm3n.jpg)