| Topic Review (Newest First) |
| 09-22-2019 04:38 PM | |
| maurice2 | Just bought a new Garmin drive 51lm to go in my Ram mount. Waiting on new craddle to fit Garmin since bigger than the 1300 Nuvi I had on my x before. Screen is easy to see, will see in the sun soon, 5 inches. Lifetime maps, voice directions, shipped 121.00. |
| 09-14-2019 08:21 PM | |
| Xerothermic |
I put my Samsung phone, the bracket to hold it and my Mpow earbuds to the test today. I have to give the bracket a thumbs up for ease of use and securing the phone. The phone and HereWeGo offline maps played nice together but I couldn't see the maps unless I pulled under a tree or overpass. The bluetooth was working fine between the phone and the earbuds but I couldn't hear above 30 mph. For walking, hiking or biking (*in skin tight suits) the Mpows would be great. So . . I didn't expect to see the maps in the AZ sun but I did expect to hear the directions and phone call my wife made above 30 mph. I could hear that there was dialog but couldn't make it out. Long/short of it is a new bluetooth bucket is in my future or it's back to the waterproof maps which are okay for the highway but fall short when city riding. *No I don't wear those skin tight suits or ride bicycles but I have to admit most of the women look pretty good in them. |
| 09-04-2019 12:42 PM | |
| maurice2 |
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| 09-04-2019 05:43 AM | |
| Curt E |
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Curt, are you using pigtail so that you don't run the phone battery down? Otherwise why not just use the phone not connected to anything?
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| 09-04-2019 12:50 AM | |
| Xerothermic |
I have a "Homeasy Plus 6" that will be going on the bike this weekend. Good reviews less than $15 delivered IIRC. See link below. I didn't want a bunch of rubber bands and plastic balls holding my phone. Just not the look I was after. This is simple, clean and cheap. https://www.vtxoa.com/forums/6-vtx-1...one-mount.html |
| 09-03-2019 06:44 PM | |
| maurice2 |
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Using WAZE on phone for GPS. A bike mount, and a cord that plugs into my battery tender pigtail.
https://www.amazon.com/Widras-Univer...80112324&psc=1 |
| 09-03-2019 05:08 PM | |
| Curt E |
Using WAZE on phone for GPS. A bike mount, and a cord that plugs into my battery tender pigtail. |
| 09-03-2019 02:21 PM | |
| smurfy71 |
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Don't you have trouble seeing the screen in bright daylight? The Garmin I could see pretty well and may continue using it, but not sure if it is lost in my move. Will see when bike arrives soon. Besides I have a cigarette light plug at handlebar, wire under tank to the back connected to battery. Like the idea of phone using my Bluetooth through helmet.
RAM mounts for both the phone and GPS. |
| 09-03-2019 01:37 PM | |
| TennX |
Ive a gps hardwired to the bike...served me well...now that I have all these health problems but still want to ride and stay in touch with Dr.s...I put a slick little all metal phone mount on the bike...no Bluetooth setup....looks great but cant see it or hear it....LOL.....good luck on choice... May go to earbuds if I choose to listen to pandora.... |
| 09-03-2019 12:45 PM | |
| RScottie | What kind of mount are y'all using? |
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