MotorBike001 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I'm looking to fit a phone holder on my bike to use as a sat nav. I know the legality of it is a bit of a grey area..Problem is that my Honda CBR 650F has no central bar between the handle bars, see the pic below.I have a Samsung S7 - Any ideas/recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Hard to tell from the photo but is that a redundant mirror mount on the left bar? Ram Mount sell a mirror mount. Or you could take a look at Bob Telfers site for a steering nut mount.http://www.telferizer.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 As raesewell says, RAM Mounts are the answer. They also do mounts that fit to the switchgear clampshttp://www.ram-mount.co.uk/components-ramb-10-dia-c-238_286.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 No need to be so formal, Rae will do nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBike001 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Yes thanks guys - looks like RAM mounts are the way to go. The fork stem looks like the ideal place. A better pic of the handlebars: This looks good but I was hoping to get the holder nearer to the bike rather than sticking up with a large arm http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/fork-stem-hollow-bore-mount-1-ball-arm-diamond-base-p-1008.htmlSo, I'm looking at getting the RAM Mount, http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/motorcycle-fork-stem-mount-with-1-ball-p-1019-c-238_286.htmlI can't find a universal holder (for my Samsung S7) on the website which goes directly above the ball. I was hoping to find something with a very short or no arm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Steering stem might be the only way to go due to the screen possibly been in the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 The short Ram arm is only a couple of inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oasis Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 The short Ram arm is only a couple of inches.Poor little fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbeef Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Are these compatible with the cases from the website linked in the other thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 This?http://buybits.com/1-socket-adaptor-plate-with-amps-4-hole-layout-fits-tomtom-rider-40-dock-sku-31738.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 If you trust your phone to be rain proof, easy cheap quick and has charging. I have been in some pretty heavy rain on my S5 and had no issues....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Mount-Cell-Phone-X-Grip-Holder-USB-Charger-Port-with-2-Ball/221946129482?_trksid=p2385738.c100677.m4598&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D1b47339138db4fac90e1c283874b5f5f%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D50%26sd%3D131820803614 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBike001 Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 This is what I'll be getting, when I have £70 to spare http://www.ram-mount.co.uk/motorcycle-fork-stem-mount-with-1-ball-p-1019-c-238_286.htmlhttp://www.ram-mount.co.uk/double-socket-short-arm-for-1-ball-p-1010-c-158.htmlhttp://www.ram-mount.co.uk/xgrip%C3%82%C2%AE-universal-smart-phone-sat-nav-holder-with-1-ball-p-1635-c-360_162.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 The short Ram arm is only a couple of inches. Thats all it takes I know of some bikes that have less than an inch between M/S and fairing/screen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotorBike001 Posted April 7, 2017 Author Share Posted April 7, 2017 If you trust your phone to be rain proof, easy cheap quick and has charging. I have been in some pretty heavy rain on my S5 and had no issues....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Mount-Cell-Phone-X-Grip-Holder-USB-Charger-Port-with-2-Ball/221946129482?_trksid=p2385738.c100677.m4598&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D1b47339138db4fac90e1c283874b5f5f%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D50%26sd%3D131820803614 Looks interesting, how/where did you mount yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 All that you'll need is herehttp://www.ultimateaddons.co.uk/Vehicle_Accessories/Motorcycle_Accessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 If you trust your phone to be rain proof, easy cheap quick and has charging. I have been in some pretty heavy rain on my S5 and had no issues....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Universal-Motorcycle-Mount-Cell-Phone-X-Grip-Holder-USB-Charger-Port-with-2-Ball/221946129482?_trksid=p2385738.c100677.m4598&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3D1b47339138db4fac90e1c283874b5f5f%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D50%26sd%3D131820803614 Looks interesting, how/where did you mount yours?On the Trophy O used a bolt for the fairing and on the FZ6 I used the wing mirror mount. I like them as my phone needs no additional cases and I can chare on the road.My only complaint is that when I have left the bike in the rain the USB cable has got wet and its not been able to charge. If it matters to you remove USB cable I am just to laze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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