kennydies Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 I have a phone bracket attached it it then my Galaxy S9 to use as sat nav and am having no issues at all. I don't understand what issues there could be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlin01 Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I have a phone bracket attached it it then my Galaxy S9 to use as sat nav and am having no issues at all. I don't understand what issues there could be... The potential issue is that the vibration makes the SatNav difficult to read (the heavier the SatNav the worse the issue can be) I think that's why they publish a recommended max weight. However, we all know that manufacturers tend to err on the side of caution which is why I asked if you had any issues. The issue was demonstrated by 'Critical Rider' (who I believe is a forum member) on an earlier model here Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3way Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 The further away from the mounting post / ball you attach sat nav, the worse the vidrations are. Think handlebar ends. The heavier the unit, the more vibrations there will be. It doesn't help, that the whole front fairing and light unit is affixed to a bracket from the frame that is very light weight/thin and is prone to flexing. Mind you, it's better than reading a paper map at speed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennydies Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Yes, I understand now. The phone does move with the screen but does not make it unusable. It is still better having it in the field of vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I had the earlier version, for my ‘15 and although I agree it is a great location for line of sight, there were three drawbacks for me. The lower part of the phone obscured the indicator lights on the dash; the phone hit the top of the screen (albeit an after market screen) and finally there was too much vibration from the generally loose held dash assembly. I then tried a RAM ball on one of fhe handlebar riser bolts and a phone mount there. That doesn’t vibrate but is out of line of sight. In the end I settled on a TomTom rider satnav on a this RAM bolt, then a short RAM arm to raise it slightly. I have to look down slightly, but the satnav screen is a lot better than my phone and I get speed camera alerts. It works for me. Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennydies Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I don't any experience with the previous versions. I use my S8 as it is waterproof and use waze for camera alerts. For the vibration drawabacks it is a less evil than having it mounted on my bars as I don't have to look down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 Welcome catteeclan, enjoy the new bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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