Smart Phone Holders

[CanAmIamDavid]

I bought a 2014 RTS last year and it did not have the GPS package.

I figured I would just use my smartphone for GPS .... :

1- is there any advantage to going with factory GPS?

2- if I do decide to use the phone For GPS what phone holder recommendations would you make?

David

 

[pitzerwm]

Ram mount X grip thing

 

[POD KonB GA]

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.

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[Brian Kay]

Ram mount X grip thing

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.

 

[Crisis]

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.

RAM Mount X very secure

 

[OverHillAndDale]

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.

 

[Crisis]

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.

 

[Blickdave]

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.



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[Gator37]

Ram mount X grip thing

UOTE]

How is you RAM mount X attached to you Spyder? I see they offer several options.

 

[OverHillAndDale]

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.

 

[bigrigdriver]

I went with this setup from www.leadermotorcycle.com

&

www.amazon.com

http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/center-handlebar-mounting-bracket-for-can-am-spyder/

http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/x-grip-adaptor-assembly-swivel-stem-cradle/

It will hold your phone & GPS up to 5 inch wide screen.

Did a trip last weekend from Seattle to Squamish in British Columbia using both GPS & phone. No issues with glare on both devices.

GPS is more reliable for long distance trips because you don't lose signal like with cell phones.

I'm using this GPS that I got from Amazon awhile back:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RVGZK0Q?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Total cost around $350ish with shipping & tax, still cheaper than a Zumi from Can-Am.

You can add this power brick that charges the two devices all day long:

http://www.amazon.com/mophie-powers...ie=UTF8&qid=1442460146&sr=8-2&keywords=mophie

 

[pitzerwm]

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.

Ram mount X grip thing

UOTE]

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.


As for security you can use this but IMO it's too small, but the idea is a good one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181840722760?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Synthetic]

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and use the Ram mount X mount and it works great. The phone has never moved at all while it's in the X-Mount....

 

[oldrider60]

RAM MOUNT FOR NOTE 4

Do you have a part number for this? What the whole set up is. I am seeing a lot of X mounts.

 

[jephillips44]

Ram Mount X-Grip

I ordered the X-Grip from amazon but soon found out I had to order 2 more parts to make it work. I have posted all links below

X-Grip
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JH0WQS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00

Center handlebar mount
http://www.motoparthub.com/4_80007_Techmount_Center_Mount_Can


Adapter for Center mount
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HGIXRQS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

[DrewNJ]

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/index.php?page_function=detail&product_id=317

 

[TommyBwell]

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/index.php?page_function=detail&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.

 

[OverHillAndDale]

I have about 20,000 miles using an x-holder with my precious phones, no incidents yet.


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[robmorg]

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/index.php?page_function=detail&product_id=317

:agree:. 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.

 

[Tracey@Leader]

GPS Mount Options for Spyder

Hi,

We have all kinds of GPS/Phone Mounting options. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions.

http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/spyder-center-mounts/?sort=alphaasc

American owned and made the USA