Hey guys,
Looking for a good quality handlebar mount for a phone. I see quite a few on Amazon but would appreciate if anyone has any recommendations. This will be mounted on a newer bike. Thanks!
i use a ram mount on the CB and the concours. get the rubber corner holder thing as well. :twocents:
Hands down the best phone mount available is the "Perfect Squeeze" made by Hondo Garage.
https://shop-hondogarage.com/collections/phone-mounting-systems-motorcycle (https://shop-hondogarage.com/collections/phone-mounting-systems-motorcycle)
Read the reviews on ADVRIDER. Made in USA.
I did 1000+ miles off-road on a Kawi F11 with clapped suspension and had zero issues.
Phone stayed in place and the mount stayed tight.
There's so many different mounting options, but I suggest if mounting on a thumper or a bike with high vibration like an RD that you get the "Buzz Kill" vibration isolator as well.
He's currently redesigning the mount for inductive charging last I checked.
It fits everything from a narrow cross bar to fat bars with the dove tail clamp, but can also be ram mounted, etc.
I can switch between bikes in seconds. Just one Allen screw to remove/install.
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I just got from a trip and used the RAM X grip. Didn't have any issues and the phone stayed put. That was on the FJ-09, the real test would be to stick it to my RD350 which vibrates way more than the FJ.
Quote from: retaRD on May 26, 2019, 02:41:51 PM
It fits everything from a narrow cross bar to fat bars with the dove tail clamp, but can also be ram mounted, etc.
I can switch between bikes in seconds. Just one Allen screw to remove/install.
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That is a pretty trick set up. Good reviews also.
I have the RAM X-grip mount with the rubber tether on my FZ. :thumbs: Works great and it's been a huge benefit on 900mi weekend trips
I also installed a Battery Tender cable to the battery terminals and a USB Quick disconnect. Allows for battery maintenance with a trickle charger and you can plug in the USB adapter for charging your phone while riding.
Ring-Terminal Harness PN: 081-0069-6 (http://products.batterytender.com/Accessories/Ring-Terminal-Harness.html)
USB QDC PN: 081-0158 (http://products.batterytender.com/Accessories/USB-Charger-QDC.html)
And of those cheap ones with the rubber X holders will work fine. I've used one and the thing stays put.
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Quote from: ~JM~ on May 27, 2019, 10:38:20 PM
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Ehhh...no.
I mean Velcro would probably work fine but I'm trying to keep it classy.
So it looks like Hondo Garage just released it's "Juiced" wireless charging mount, and an adapter kit for the original..
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That's pretty damn cool.
Quote from: Seizer on May 27, 2019, 11:43:14 PM
Quote from: ~JM~ on May 27, 2019, 10:38:20 PM
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Ehhh...no.
I mean Velcro would probably work fine but I'm trying to keep it classy.
Zip-ties are water-proof. :twocents:
Quote from: ~JM~ on June 05, 2019, 01:36:40 PM
Quote from: Seizer on May 27, 2019, 11:43:14 PM
Quote from: ~JM~ on May 27, 2019, 10:38:20 PM
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Ehhh...no.
I mean Velcro would probably work fine but I'm trying to keep it classy.
Zip-ties are water-proof. :twocents:
Yeah but my phone isn't
I ended up purchasing the Honda Garage model. It's legit. Thanks for the recommendations. Now I need to get the upgrade for charging. I ran a length of wire from a battery charger cable into my battery charging cable and wired in a USB charger. It worked well but not the way I really want to do it.
Thanks again.
ram knockoff. i have one of these, its actually as good as the 2 legit ram mounts i have. with usb port on it though.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Mirrors-X-Grip-3-5-6-Inch-Cell-Phone-Mount-Holder-USB-Port-For-Honda-/372055108327?hash=item56a0366ae7
Quote from: ~JM~ on June 05, 2019, 10:41:38 PM
Quote from: Seizer on June 05, 2019, 05:25:10 PMYeah but my phone isn't
That's what I do... when I get the wireless charger adapter I'll be charging and waterproof.
Quote from: Seizer on June 05, 2019, 05:28:30 PM
I ended up purchasing the Honda Garage model. It's legit. Thanks for the recommendations. Now I need to get the upgrade for charging. I ran a length of wire from a battery charger cable into my battery charging cable and wired in a USB charger. It worked well but not the way I really want to do it.
Thanks again.
You're gonna really like it.
When I get the wireless charging adapter I plan to put an SAE connector on the end to plug into the bike. All my bikes have one so I can swap the setup quickly.
Quote from: m in sc on June 05, 2019, 05:31:51 PM
ram knockoff. i have one of these, its actually as good as the 2 legit ram mounts i have. with usb port on it though.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Mirrors-X-Grip-3-5-6-Inch-Cell-Phone-Mount-Holder-USB-Port-For-Honda-/372055108327?hash=item56a0366ae7
Will the RD350 stock charging system support a 5v USB charger?
Quote from: quocle603 on June 08, 2019, 07:23:19 AM
Quote from: m in sc on June 05, 2019, 05:31:51 PM
ram knockoff. i have one of these, its actually as good as the 2 legit ram mounts i have. with usb port on it though.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Mirrors-X-Grip-3-5-6-Inch-Cell-Phone-Mount-Holder-USB-Port-For-Honda-/372055108327?hash=item56a0366ae7
Will the RD350 stock charging system support a 5v USB charger?
Yep, as long as it's in good working order.