Phone Mount

[Shizzle]

Where and how are you guys mounting a phone mount? I already have the RAM Holder and an extension arm. Just curious what type of ball mount you are using.

 

Thanks

[SKYFLIX]

The claw, right in the middle of the bars.

[Shizzle]

Does the Claw interfere with line of sight of the Speedo and what kind of extension are you using?

[SKYFLIX]

Not even close to interfering. I'm 6'3" and the medium was the best compromise. I would have preferred a long arm to make the phone easier to reach, but it was bouncing around too much, no matter how hard I tightened the claw and the arms. The small put it too low and it didn't clear my tank bag. FWIW, I'm using the X-Grip mount.

[BBB]

This one

Ultimateaddons Motorcycle Top Clamp Mounting Attachment

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[TheBigG]

 

I made my own phone mount. I is very solid, no vibrations at all. 

Edited July 10, 2020 by TheBigG

[Shizzle]

Thanks for the pics but I need a Ball Mount since I already have the other pieces.

[Anon E Mouse]

I dislike a lot of RAM mounts and those accompanying large contraptions to attach the phone. No offence to anyone but they're rather ugly in my view.

I've been using a Quadlock bar mount for a couple years on my bikes, it's small, secure and fairly unobtrusive, even with the phone removed.

https://www.quadlockcase.co.uk/collections/shop-moto

 

Edited July 11, 2020 by Anon E Mouse

[jrubicon]

best spot is below the handlebar, unused non moving space, i use a gopro alum mount bolted onto the plastic trim, trim is cheap to replace if i ever wana sell, the go pro mount bolted to a iphone cradle. even if the phone is not cliped on the cradle it stays in place

[Wintersdark]

Definitely mount to a non-handlebar point if at all possible.  If you do have to mount on the handlebars, mount from the middle. 

 

This, because the bars get somewhat buzzy, and vibration really wrecks the OIS systems in modern smartphones.  

[Clegg78]

On 7/10/2020 at 9:46 AM, Shizzle said:

Where and how are you guys mounting a phone mount? I already have the RAM Holder and an extension arm. Just curious what type of ball mount you are using.  I personally like it on the bars for now because its easy to reach, and I don't need to look too far down to see it.

I may try 3D printing a mount that goes on the 2 bolts on the top center of the tank there, but since I may use a tank bag at some point again I don't want to use that space, yet. 

 

Thanks

I am using one of the new Ran Touch-Charge X Grip holders.  Its a waterproof Qi wireless charger. Works awesome!   (and i happen o have one for sale in the For Sale section since I accidentally got 2. ) 

 

 

 

Edited July 14, 2020 by Clegg78

[Clegg78]

27 minutes ago, Wintersdark said:

Definitely mount to a non-handlebar point if at all possible.  If you do have to mount on the handlebars, mount from the middle. 

 

This, because the bars get somewhat buzzy, and vibration really wrecks the OIS systems in modern smartphones.  

That is true if you are using the camera while riding, otherwise the OIS in most phones is secured when it isn't being used.  Most modern OIS implementations are pretty resilient these days as well. 

[Shizzle]

I already had the Ram Mount and extension arm so I just ordered the Ball that replaces one of the handlebar clamp/riser bolts

[draco_1967]

I use a Perfect Squeeze. Not cheap, but neither was my phone. They have a wireless charging version as well. The mount is solid and will not let go of the phone, so no extra rubber band security measure needed like some other mounts. No affiliation with the company, just a happy customer. 

[betoney]

3 hours ago, Clegg78 said:

That is true if you are using the camera while riding, otherwise the OIS in most phones is secured when it isn't being used.  Most modern OIS implementations are pretty resilient these days as well. 

I have read a lot of occurrences on different bike forums of the image stabilization being affected or no longer usable like @Wintersdark mentioned, after using the phone on a bar mount.