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Post  Jtpt2007 Thu Apr 19 2012, 22:10

Has anyone got any suggestions for a mounting a IPhone to my bike? Ideally a water proof case with access for a charger? I want to use my phone as a satnav so I can start venturing out.
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Post  Rosco Thu Apr 19 2012, 22:27

Paul (Krusty) had one that ticks all those boxes.
I've messaged him and asked him to post up.
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Post  Rosco Thu Apr 19 2012, 22:36

Made by Ultimate Addons he tells me.

Comes with a bracket to attach to bicycle handlebars, you'll need the ram mount socket accessory

And also something with a ram mount ball from ram mount

I'm sure google will help you find all this.

Paul might clarify the above if that doesn't make sense.

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Post  Krusty Thu Apr 19 2012, 22:49

Wot Ross sed.

Ultimate addons do the case which comes with a bar mount which would fit traditional handlebars but not clipons

They do a socket that clips to the back of the case that fits on to a standard ram mount ball. Google for ram mounts, there's a few different fittings that would work on thundercat
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Post  Jtpt2007 Fri Apr 20 2012, 03:09

Thanks for you help. I have just ordered a u mount to fit round the brake fluid reservoir and waterproof case. Very Happy
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Post  Rosco Fri Apr 20 2012, 11:07

Cool- can you post up the shopping list and a brief report / pics, gotchas etc. for the benefit of everyone please if you get a chance.

I'm keen in doing something like this too.

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Post  Dai-San Fri Apr 20 2012, 14:38

what he said
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Post  TomCom Fri Apr 20 2012, 15:46

i use tankbag and its shit. i advice to but real SatNav
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Post  HEHORE Fri Apr 20 2012, 23:49

i just put my phone in my pocket and listen to my head phones giving me directions
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Post  Krusty Sat Apr 21 2012, 16:27

http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk/mobile-phones/apple/apple-iphone-4G/bike-mounts.htm

Has a few different options. I already had a ram mount ball attached to a clip on clamp so just got the case and an adaptor with 25mm socket.

If you use the headphone socket watch for the little rubber door falling off. It's been fairly secure, but I always attach the leash somewhere near the bars just in case. I've also got a waterproof cigarette lighter socket in the fairing panel (can take a pic if anyone's interested?
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Post  Jtpt2007 Tue Apr 24 2012, 14:36

I'm interested
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Post  Krusty Wed May 02 2012, 20:42

[img]iPhone mount? Photo310

OK, here's the case mounted on the bike, as well as clipping it to the mount I also have a cord that I wrap round the master cylinder just to be on the safe side - there's normally the iphone charging cable which fits in the case and plugs into the cigarette lighter socket that I've installed on left inside fairing panel.

iPhone mount? Photo11[/url][/img]

You can see the ram mount ball that's bolted to the clipon clamp - this is a standard ram mount part. The back of the case has a slotted mount as you can see - the socket for the ball clips on to this - it's a fairly positive action but it doesn't lock into place hence the paranoia and the cord.

As you can see you can still take pics, use the flash/light and the volume controls have corresponding buttons on the side.

[img][url=https://servimg.com/view/16711680/5]iPhone mount? Photo211

The socket pops onto the ball and you tighten up the collar to secure it in place - you then clip the case on to that. I bought the socket as an extra - the case came with a fitting to secure it to normal bicycle handlebars
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