Victor c
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if someone can tell me how to post photos, I'll show you the best way to mount a phone to a GS.
Download and use the Tapatalk app. Very easy with that.
if someone can tell me how to post photos, I'll show you the best way to mount a phone to a GS.
This is what I've done. Quadlock extension bolted through sat nav blank. 300mm charge lead runs to Optimate USB.
So I’m guessing you don’t use a Nav4/5/6 then.
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I hate not having a nav unit on my nav bracket
Oh well...
Oh good is it working now?
I would have gone with the BMW Nav, but the phone was quite expensive, its not on a contract, and I'd only just bought it before I bought the bike. I was using an old iPhone 4 for years, but the 10 is waterproof and far better. For me it's a better option as it does all my nav, music and calls via my Sena coms and at the end of each ride my fone is fully charged and takes a split second to grab off the mount even with gloves on. I don't like tank bags, or extra stuff stuck on the bars.
Whatever works for you I guess, but like I say, I'm not brilliant with computers, as I think I've proved trying to post a simple illustration of my phone mount, and I don't want to go to the trouble of learning a whole new nav system, working out the TFT screen was enough.
Understood, completely, but for those without TFT, the info on the nav unit is also useful, not just the navigation. Two years on, I've only just sorted my connections between Sena comms, nav 6 and iphone 10, as I have never been too bothered about taking calls when riding, but now I have, it is a useful feature.
Phone is away in a waterproof jacket pocket (appreciate it is somewhat waterproof) and I can use the much clearer nav screen if I want to take a call etc.
Nav unit is locked in place, so no one is going to run past and grab my phone either...
I was interested as your first post said you were going to show us the 'Best' way to mount your phone. It's just another option, but to be informative, maybe show members how to set it up, where to buy the backing, fit etc?
One thing to be aware of when using third party or generic chargers is that they may not keep pace with power consumption when using a phone as a satnav and using its location services which can be power hungry. This means the phone can run out of charge during a long days riding, just at the crucial point where you are looking for your overnight accomodation.
Many phones now offer a fast charging option which in theory will keep it charged regardless of use, but to take advantage of this you have to have a 12V version (i.e. car charger adapter) of the particular fast charging variant your phone uses, as unfortunately there is not a single standard for this. I say in theory this will work, as I believe some phones will only accept fast charging while not in use and with the screen blanked.
All this, plus the need for a very bright display, water resistance, etc, makes the choice of phone model very important if you are going to use it as a satnav on a bike.
I use a Google Nexus 6 phone, which because it was made by Motorola, accepts the Motorola Turbocharger car type 12V adapter, and with this will work all day on the bike as a satnav without losing charge.
My apologies, I should have said in my opinion the best way to mount your phone, from a subjective view point.
I didn't want to be presumptuous and post up the how to details straight away, maybe no one wants similar. The details are simple though and I'd be happy to share if anyone's interested.
Good point about the theft potential, had some interest from a guy on a scooter in Santander in traffic a year or 2 back, but at the time it was the old phone and as soon as he saw that he rode off.
I’m interested and would be grateful if you would post up how you did mount the phone.
I have tried numerous ways, so far the a ram mount x bracket, but it’s fitted to the Cymarc screen strengthening brackets, which is a tad gangly and requires routine tightening, usually at the least convenient time.
I don’t want the phone to obscure my view, display or Satnav. If I cannot improve on the present system I may just stuff the phone in a handlebar bag and charge the Schuberth SRC headset.
Having dumped my Nav 6, too shitty, and my TomTom 550, bluethooth too unreliable with my iphone/senna set-up, have settled on using the tomtom app plus an Iphone X & SP mounts. https://sp-connect.co.uk/collections/motorcycle
I've used the mirror mount so it fits where the Nav cradle was. No need for a RAM mount (which personally I think looks a bit cluttered and bulky). I did look into Quadlock but SP also sell a wireless charger which can be used on any of their mounts. So it clicks straight into place in one move and also charges itself. https://sp-connect.co.uk/collections/electronics/products/wireless-charging-module
I can play music, take calls, hear camera warnings & if wanted, nav instructions and charge the phone. it all connects first time, everytime to my senna headset. The only downside so far is the loss of MyRoutes in the Tomtom app (its in the Android app but not IOS).
Have also got the same set up now in the car!
Does the wireless charger provided enough power to charge when using the phone as a sat nav?