I use a Ram mount X grip for my Galaxy Note4 and it works great. I was sceptical at first, but my phone doesn't move at all. I have my phone in an Otter Box too, so I think it is fine in a light sprinkle, but I'll throw it in the "glove box" if it really starts to rain. GPS still gives voice notifications through Bluetooth. I think using the phone for GPS is the best option for me. Google updates automatically, and my screen on the Note 4 is plenty big. X grip makes it easy to get on and off wherever I stop, so I can take it in and review what's coming up and the weather ahead. Hope this helps. Good luck with your search.
That's an X-grip farm you have there! I'm surprised you velcro your garage door remote, and don't provide an X-grip for that too, lol lol.
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There are two potential issues using your phone for a GPS. First, most phone screens dim out more than the GPS screen in bright sunshine. Of course, using your phone saves a lot of $, and the Garmin GPS dims more than I wish.
Secondly, find something besides Google maps to have on your phone is case you get out of cell coverage. Someone on the forum will probably provide some apps that store the map rather than use real time updates.
I concur that the Ram-X mount is solid.
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There are two potential issues using your phone for a GPS. First, most phone screens dim out more than the GPS screen in bright sunshine. Of course, using your phone saves a lot of $, and the Garmin GPS dims more than I wish.
Secondly, find something besides Google maps to have on your phone is case you get out of cell coverage. Someone on the forum will probably provide some apps that store the map rather than use real time updates.
I concur that the Ram-X mount is solid.
WAZE App. is the best GPS. Traffic, police, the works.
I have a Madstad F3S windshield with a IPhone 6 Plus protected by a waterproof "Lifeproof" case. The mounting system from Lifeproof fits perfectly on the cross bar of the windshield bracket. I installed a dual USB port and 12v port below the phone in case low battery causes frequent blackout. Great for Bluetooth music or GPS from any App. The mount allows landscape view or portrait and the Plus screen is plenty big for an old guy like me. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1442420450.696528.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1442420475.029380.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1442420485.616400.jpg
I use a Rivco cup holder mount (without the cup holder), and added a 1" RAM ball and a RAM X-holder. Cheap, effective looks good. Mounts to the right handlebar.
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That's an X-grip farm you have there! I'm surprised you velcro your garage door remote, and don't provide an X-grip for that too, lol lol.
Just lazy.
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How is you RAM mount X attached to you Spyder? I see they offer several options.
That is a JT mount, above the dash,but notice you need the longer mount. One is on the handlebar with a hose clamp, the middle one is in a hole in the middle of the tri-axis handlebar. I didn't put that on.
I had 2 XGrip mounts but replaced them with the techmount. I never liked how the XGrip would rotate and my phone never sat straight. The techmount is a MUCH cleaner piece IMHO. http://www.techmounts.com/products/i...product_id=317
I had 2 XGrip mounts but replaced them with the techmount. I never liked how the XGrip would rotate and my phone never sat straight. The techmount is a MUCH cleaner piece IMHO. http://www.techmounts.com/products/i...product_id=317
I like that. I saw a video of a guy riding down the road and his phone fell out of an X-Mount. That's probably a one in a million thing but I'm a one in a million guy. If it's possible it happens to me.
I had 2 XGrip mounts but replaced them with the techmount. I never liked how the XGrip would rotate and my phone never sat straight. The techmount is a MUCH cleaner piece IMHO. http://www.techmounts.com/products/i...product_id=317
. I used the X-grip until I upgraded my phone to the Samsung S6. The buttons on that phone were not compatible with the X-grip, so I upgraded to the Techmount. I found it to be much better at gripping any phone, and easier to use. JT sells an adapter to allow it to work with the RAM Mount system.
. I used the X-grip until I upgraded my phone to the Samsung S6. The buttons on that phone were not compatible with the X-grip, so I upgraded to the Techmount. I found it to be much better at gripping any phone, and easier to use. JT sells an adapter to allow it to work with the RAM Mount system.
I have always used RAM mounts but got Techmounts for the FJR and the RTS. I prefer the Techmount.
My smart phone (LG 3) came with a hard plastic clip in belt holster. I bought a second one and cut the belt clip off of it, then screwed it to a piece of angle aluminum. I then mounted that combination to my clutch fluid reservoir. Phone is secure, protected and easy to get on/off the bike, and for very cheap. I use it for music, but I guess it would work great for GPS as well. I have a Garmin Nuvi though, mounted much the same way. You can see it in my avatar pic.
In my opinion the main disadvantage of using a phone for a GPS is if you get out of cell service it will no longer have the map data and cannot tell you where to go. The GPS in the phone still is working e.g. it knows your latitude and longitude position, but with no map data it cannot give you turn by turn directions or show you where you are on a map.
Google maps will allow you to download sections of a map. So if you know the areas where you wont have cell service, you can download those. But it is limited to how much you can download. For instance I cannot download the entire Los Angeles area.
There maybe other GPS apps that you can store map data on the phone but I am not aware of those.
For me when around town, I use my phone. If I am going on a trip through mountain areas or deserts where I know I might loose cell service, I use a real GPS.
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I have Tom Tom on my iPhone and the maps are loaded on the phone. I use it all the time when I ride the side roads in the mountains. I have it set to take me home at all times so if I get lost on the back roads it lets me know how to get out. I also keep the volume off unless I get lost. Just my 2¢.
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Originally Posted by pitzerwm
. I used the X-grip until I upgraded my phone to the Samsung S6. The buttons on that phone were not compatible with the X-grip, so I upgraded to the Techmount. I found it to be much better at gripping any phone, and easier to use. 
