Mount For Smart Phone

Loafer · 05-09-2012, 05:14 PM

Here's a handy mount.

http://www.arkon.com/accessories/phone_bike_mount.html

collinr · 05-09-2012, 07:52 PM

Have it.

It's cool but the screen protector doesn't stay clear too long. The plastic mount is also cheesy. I also don't have much need for it at night when glare is low.

Combined with a Bluetooth headset though is a bunch of tech in a small wireless package.

blowndodge · 05-09-2012, 08:34 PM

same here. that front plastic clouds up quickly...

**schoeney** · 05-09-2012, 10:16 PM

I have this one..I really like it. Simple, easy on/off. Plus my Android Bionic has a great screen for daylight GPS, much better than my Garmin. I like the simplicity of only using one device for GPS, MP3, Phone, etc.

http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResu...5/Default.aspx

I considered the Aqua Box but I rarely ride in the rain. I just carry a baggie if it should rain or I can put it in my coat.

**GIBBY** · 05-10-2012, 09:00 AM

It is recommended that you carry your cell phone on your person when riding. If you and your bike are separated for any reason getting help with the phone attached to the bike is very difficult.

**ringadingh** · 05-10-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

It is recommended that you carry your cell phone on your person when riding. If you and your bike are separated for any reason getting help with the phone attached to the bike is very difficult.

Good idea, I lost mine when I had my accident, it was in the beerbox and was never found. I also lost the compressor that ran my air horns. You would be amazed at how things blow apart at 75mph.

Jackag · 05-10-2012, 09:37 AM

I went to TomTom, and purchased the iPhone car kit. It has a suction mount, and holds the phone securely. Not worried about water proof, just remove the phone and put in bag if it rains. Send pm if you would like pictures.

Kedosto · 05-10-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

It is recommended that you carry your cell phone on your person when riding. If you and your bike are separated for any reason getting help with the phone attached to the bike is very difficult.

Absolutely! Same goes for your ID. A lot of guys stash their wallet somewhere on the bike, like a saddle bag or pocket on the fairing. In a crash you're rarely within reach of it, and first responders are responding to you, not searching through the debris for identification.

**schoeney** · 05-10-2012, 11:42 PM

Yes the wallet thing was an issue when the writer gal from ROK went down after the Redwood Rally. I now carry my wallet on me.

05-09-2012, 05:14 PM	#1
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05-09-2012, 08:34 PM	#3
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	same here. that front plastic clouds up quickly... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-09-2012, 10:16 PM	#4
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	I have this one..I really like it. Simple, easy on/off. Plus my Android Bionic has a great screen for daylight GPS, much better than my Garmin. I like the simplicity of only using one device for GPS, MP3, Phone, etc. http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResu...5/Default.aspx I considered the Aqua Box but I rarely ride in the rain. I just carry a baggie if it should rain or I can put it in my coat. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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05-10-2012, 09:00 AM	#5
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	It is recommended that you carry your cell phone on your person when riding. If you and your bike are separated for any reason getting help with the phone attached to the bike is very difficult. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-10-2012, 11:42 PM	#9
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Yes the wallet thing was an issue when the writer gal from ROK went down after the Redwood Rally. I now carry my wallet on me. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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05-09-2012, 07:52 PM	#2
collinr Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 121	Have it. It's cool but the screen protector doesn't stay clear too long. The plastic mount is also cheesy. I also don't have much need for it at night when glare is low. Combined with a Bluetooth headset though is a bunch of tech in a small wireless package.
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05-10-2012, 09:37 AM	#7
Jackag Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Springfield, Or Posts: 26	I went to TomTom, and purchased the iPhone car kit. It has a suction mount, and holds the phone securely. Not worried about water proof, just remove the phone and put in bag if it rains. Send pm if you would like pictures.
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