iPhone mount

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jimi1114

Discussion Starter · Mar 8, 2014

I'm sure this has been asked many times, and I searched the forum but can't seem to find a good solution for mounting an iPhone on the F4. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Gitano

· #2 · Mar 9, 2014

I've been eying :nerd: this RAM mount because of it's versatility. I use an external battery case with my phone, but this one can still be used with different phones, should I chang set up in the future. I have put my phone on one one of these in the store, and it seems to hold onto the phone well. Anyone using this:

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...77045072079076045085078055066085/Default.aspx

jimi1114

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 9, 2014

That looks good, but where/how do you mount it to the bike? Ram makes a stem mount for a lot of bikes but I don't see one for the MV.

Gearhead

· #4 · Mar 9, 2014

Keep the phone in my pocket and use the Bluetooth feature of my Scala.

Ed

jimi1114

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 9, 2014

That works but for charging while riding it a problem. particularly when using gps.

Gearhead

· #6 · Mar 9, 2014

The gps and phone go in tank bag with charging port connected through battery charger connector.
I also have the gps Bluetooth connected. These are for extended trips.
Really try to minimize distractions while riding any of my bikes.

Ed

theknurl

· #7 · Mar 15, 2014

plugged in ?

Gearhead said:
......
Really try to minimize distractions while riding any of my bikes.

NO distractions......I'm trying to stay alive

phone is in my pocket, I might look at it when I get where i'm going

opcorn:

the girls will just have to wait....

:naughty:

gotojoe

· #8 · Mar 15, 2014

theknurl said:
NO distractions......I'm trying to stay alive

phone is in my pocket, I might look at it when I get where i'm goingopcorn:

the girls will just have to wait....

:naughty:

I don't answer when I drive or ride. If I am touring on bike I check the phone at stops every hour or so. When I drive I seldom am driing for more than half an hour at a time.

It's not like I'm that bloody important...:smoking:

wnehme

· #9 · Mar 16, 2014

Exactley what the last two men said. You dont want any distractions on the bike

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Gearhead

· #10 · Mar 16, 2014

I usually only have the phone linked occationally when on the Harley.
I have three daughters and want to see them get their doctorates (2 doing the postgrad Doctorate studies now).
Do not understand having a phone mount on a bike. Or cupholders?
how about this guy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23GmxsiUcuk&feature=youtube_gdata

Ed

jimi1114

Discussion Starter · #11 · Mar 17, 2014

Gearhead said:
Keep the phone in my pocket and use the Bluetooth feature of my Scala.

Ed

I have not looked at the Scala rider. That is a great solution. I am not interested in distractions either, but it is helpful to have GPS once in a while as I tend to explore. I never listen to music or have any interest in talking on the phone when riding. I also want to be able to charge the phone while riding so I don't end up with a dead phone.

theknurl

· #12 · Mar 18, 2014

jimi1114 said:
I have not looked at the Scala rider. That is a great solution. I am not interested in distractions either, but it is helpful to have GPS once in a while as I tend to explore. I never listen to music or have any interest in talking on the phone when riding. I also want to be able to charge the phone while riding so I don't end up with a dead phone.

I use WeatherBug, it finds my garage, gives freeway offramp numbers and lanes.....GPS eats battery life big time
its 8PM my Droid has been used off and on for 13 hours, 70% of the battery charge is left

I usually write complicated routes down on a piece of paper and clip it to the bike......writing it down makes me remember it.....rarely need to look at the note

I don't mind pulling over to look at the map

my '70s rain suit has a waterproof map pocket.....I still use the suit, its Safety Orange.....unlike all the stupid new black ones

my '70s Harro Elephant Boy waterproof tank bag has a map pocket too, unlike the Factory BMW tank bag that came with my R1150GS it has a rain cover......then you can't see the map:jerkoff::jerkoff::jerkoff::jerkoff:

jimi1114

Discussion Starter · #13 · Mar 18, 2014

theknurl said:
I use WeatherBug, it finds my garage, gives freeway offramp numbers and lanes.....GPS eats battery life big time
its 8PM my Droid has been used off and on for 13 hours, 70% of the battery charge is left

I usually write complicated routes down on a piece of paper and clip it to the bike......writing it down makes me remember it.....rarely need to look at the note

I don't mind pulling over to look at the map

my '70s rain suit has a waterproof map pocket.....I still use the suit, its Safety Orange.....unlike all the stupid new black ones

my '70s Harro Elephant Boy waterproof tank bag has a map pocket too, unlike the Factory BMW tank bag that came with my R1150GS it has a rain cover......then you can't see the map:jerkoff::jerkoff::jerkoff::jerkoff:

Thanks for that. I'll give WeatherBug a shot.

MV Arthur

· #14 · Apr 6, 2014

I have the Technomount. Articulates in all directions so you can use it for GPS, phone, GoPro, toll transponder, ashtray holder, etc...

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AndreSantos

· #15 · Jun 29, 2020

MV Arthur said:
I have the Technomount. Articulates in all directions so you can use it for GPS, phone, GoPro, toll transponder, ashtray holder, etc...

Hey Arthur, is this still the best option to mount a smartphone to an F4? I can´t find a link for it

MV Arthur

· #16 · Jun 29, 2020

AndreSantos said:
Hey Arthur, is this still the best option to mount a smartphone to an F4? I can´t find a link for it

If you put your bike and year in your signature I'll try and help you find one. They've been discontinued for some years now. Mine is 70058

MV Arthur

· #17 · Jun 29, 2020

I don't know if there are better options as I've only used this one but I like it a lot.

AndreSantos

· #18 · Jun 29, 2020

MV Arthur said:
If you put your bike and year in your signature I'll try and help you find one. They've been discontinued for some years now. Mine is 70058

I tried adding a signature, as explained in FAQ but it just doesnt show in my settings, as well as the option for a custom Avatar. I have an F4 1078RR, do the diameters vary from model to model? I found this link: MV Agusta Fork Tube Mount

MV Arthur

· #19 · Jun 29, 2020

Yes, that's the one. It's a bit cheaper here. Tech Mount Euro Fork Tube Mount 58mm | eBay

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