Phone holder

Nospark · 05-23-2022, 08:40 PM

Has anyone found a handle bar phone holder that they like? I have 79 miles on my TBR7 odometer and 78.6 miles on my trip odometer indicator. Let's face it. They can't both be right.
Also would like to check my GPS speed against speedo. Would even use the level app to check inclines and grades when I'm towing.

Megadan · 05-23-2022, 10:39 PM

I personally prefer the ball stem mounts instead of using the handlebars. As far as phone mounts go, I have yet to really find one I have been 100% satisfied with.

I have been kind of curious to try this guy out though. It's more of a small bag with a phone pouch than an actual phone holder, so it can also be used to store small things.
https://online-buy-now.com/universal...-phone-holder/

krat · 05-24-2022, 01:47 AM

The TBR7 odometer does not register miles, it registers kilometers.

The factory has two decals for the speed indicator, miles or kilometers, but the odometer is always kilos.

Nospark · 05-24-2022, 08:57 AM

Megadan, I ordered the one in the link you provided. I'll let you know what I think of it when it arrives and I get it mounted. I don't expect I'll be using the phone on the bike often so it will likely serve the purpose for me.
Krat, Thanks. When I get the phone mounted it will be easy to verify unit of measure and accuracy. I like the digital cluster but, in no hurry for that upgrade.

tknj99 · 05-24-2022, 09:03 AM

Just a word of caution: a cell phone mounted on a motorcycle will cause issues with the camera. Ask me how i know lol

https://www.hotcars.com/this-is-why-...e%20iPhone%207.

Britt · 05-24-2022, 10:11 AM

I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I love it. It holds any 'normal' sized phone (not phablets), is super easy to put the phone on and take it off, holds the phone securely, and doesn't use rubber bands that eventually age and break.

tknj99 · 05-24-2022, 10:22 AM

This is the one i have used (with a spare phone) and it works perfectly up to high speeds:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Mudflap · 05-24-2022, 04:09 PM

That's the kind I have on my scooter, but with a mirror base mount. Very secure but I think you could over tighten it and crush your phone.

CheapThrills · 05-24-2022, 04:55 PM

Like a real Chonda-owner, I go cheap: https://mymotorcycleblog.com/best-bu...er-20-arrived/

OffRoadToad · 05-25-2022, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megadan

I personally prefer the ball stem mounts instead of using the handlebars. As far as phone mounts go, I have yet to really find one I have been 100% satisfied with.

I have been kind of curious to try this guy out though. It's more of a small bag with a phone pouch than an actual phone holder, so it can also be used to store small things.
https://online-buy-now.com/universal...-phone-holder/

That's the exact one I have on my rxb. I like it, but have yet to try it on trails. It's basically a notched, click into place type of connection. The notches are not that long/deep, so I have my doubts on anything rough. And the clamp barely fits around my bar. I really had to force it. Being just regular plastic It felt like it was going to break, but I got it on there ( I like it mounted in the center.)

this ebay listing shows the mounting system better than your link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/18376176291...BlBMUMD_1rSfYA

It is cheap, though. And waterproof. And I'm able to run a charger cable out the side through the zipper so it can stay connected.

kyle · 05-25-2022, 09:02 AM

tbr7.com/upgrades/ergonomics
^the one I use is on there. S22.. no vibration issues with my camera yet. Nice locking mechanism.

**JerryHawk250** · 05-25-2022, 09:05 AM

Here's the one I've been using for over 2 years. It holds my phone in good and snug. It also has a USB port as well. It comes with two different style mounts. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I only use it to hold one of my old phones for GPS, Action cam App and music. I currently have it installed on my KVS.

Boatguy · 05-25-2022, 10:01 AM

$16.99. Love it. Isolates the phone from the vibration of the bike and holds the phone exceptionally well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LW...b_b_asin_title

Nospark · 05-25-2022, 12:21 PM

Wow! Never would have thought so many were mounting phones on their bikes. No shortage of good options. Thanks for all the suggestions.

zscr · 05-26-2022, 11:51 AM

I use a 3D printed case with an old phone. The phone can easily slide out of the case by removing the metal wire at the top. The case uses a GoPro style mount to attach it to the handlebars.
Here’s a video of it in action, also you can see the GPS diff against my odo, it’s around 4-7%.

05-23-2022, 08:40 PM	#1
Nospark Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 167	Phone holder Has anyone found a handle bar phone holder that they like? I have 79 miles on my TBR7 odometer and 78.6 miles on my trip odometer indicator. Let's face it. They can't both be right. Also would like to check my GPS speed against speedo. Would even use the level app to check inclines and grades when I'm towing. __________________ 2021 TBR7D 17 front, 42 rear PZ30 Clone Milwaukee, WI
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05-23-2022, 10:39 PM	#2
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,026	I personally prefer the ball stem mounts instead of using the handlebars. As far as phone mounts go, I have yet to really find one I have been 100% satisfied with. I have been kind of curious to try this guy out though. It's more of a small bag with a phone pouch than an actual phone holder, so it can also be used to store small things. https://online-buy-now.com/universal...-phone-holder/ __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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05-24-2022, 01:47 AM	#3
krat Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: KY Posts: 260	The TBR7 odometer does not register miles, it registers kilometers. The factory has two decals for the speed indicator, miles or kilometers, but the odometer is always kilos. __________________ %90 of the Chinese motorbikes ever made are still on the road. The other %10 made it back home.
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05-24-2022, 08:57 AM	#4
Nospark Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 167	Megadan, I ordered the one in the link you provided. I'll let you know what I think of it when it arrives and I get it mounted. I don't expect I'll be using the phone on the bike often so it will likely serve the purpose for me. Krat, Thanks. When I get the phone mounted it will be easy to verify unit of measure and accuracy. I like the digital cluster but, in no hurry for that upgrade. __________________ 2021 TBR7D 17 front, 42 rear PZ30 Clone Milwaukee, WI
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05-24-2022, 09:03 AM	#5
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,258	Just a word of caution: a cell phone mounted on a motorcycle will cause issues with the camera. Ask me how i know lol https://www.hotcars.com/this-is-why-...e%20iPhone%207. __________________ 2024 Zuma Storm 150 DLX 2019 Beta 430 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X
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05-24-2022, 10:11 AM	#6
Britt Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 61	I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I love it. It holds any 'normal' sized phone (not phablets), is super easy to put the phone on and take it off, holds the phone securely, and doesn't use rubber bands that eventually age and break. __________________ 2022 KLR650 2021 Hawk DLX 2021 Lifan Xpect 2021 Hawk 150 (RPS Viper)
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05-24-2022, 10:22 AM	#7
tknj99 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Central VA Posts: 1,258	This is the one i have used (with a spare phone) and it works perfectly up to high speeds: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ 2024 Zuma Storm 150 DLX 2019 Beta 430 RRS 2018 VStrom 1000 XT Former China Bikes: Tao DBX1, Brozz 250, CSC RX4, Titan DLX, Templar X
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05-24-2022, 04:09 PM	#8
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,873	That's the kind I have on my scooter, but with a mirror base mount. Very secure but I think you could over tighten it and crush your phone.
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05-24-2022, 04:55 PM	#9
CheapThrills Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Lehigh Valley Area Posts: 148	Like a real Chonda-owner, I go cheap: https://mymotorcycleblog.com/best-bu...er-20-arrived/ __________________ - My 2 Bikes: TaoTao TBR7 Boom Vader Gen 2 (BD125-10) Testing a YouTube Channel
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05-25-2022, 09:02 AM	#11
kyle Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 105	tbr7.com/upgrades/ergonomics ^the one I use is on there. S22.. no vibration issues with my camera yet. Nice locking mechanism.
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05-25-2022, 09:05 AM	#12
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,562	Here's the one I've been using for over 2 years. It holds my phone in good and snug. It also has a USB port as well. It comes with two different style mounts. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I only use it to hold one of my old phones for GPS, Action cam App and music. I currently have it installed on my KVS. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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05-25-2022, 10:01 AM	#13
Boatguy Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Northeast Posts: 929	$16.99. Love it. Isolates the phone from the vibration of the bike and holds the phone exceptionally well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LW...b_b_asin_title __________________ 2020 Lifan x-pect
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05-25-2022, 12:21 PM	#14
Nospark Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 167	Wow! Never would have thought so many were mounting phones on their bikes. No shortage of good options. Thanks for all the suggestions. __________________ 2021 TBR7D 17 front, 42 rear PZ30 Clone Milwaukee, WI
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05-26-2022, 11:51 AM	#15
zscr Join Date: Dec 2021 Posts: 7	I use a 3D printed case with an old phone. The phone can easily slide out of the case by removing the metal wire at the top. The case uses a GoPro style mount to attach it to the handlebars. Here’s a video of it in action, also you can see the GPS diff against my odo, it’s around 4-7%.
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