phone mount help

[hicklife]

hello have a anti vibration cell phone mount on bike but it still vibrates phone to were it broke the camera dont really care about the camera but need it for door dashing as what im using bike for and light trail riding really need help on finding way to mount phone to bike or something so i can use gps and such while riding any ideas

[rideoutadv]

I've tried a couple phone mount solutions, so I felt informed enough to comment. A huge issue with motorcycles and phones is that when summer comes around, the constant heat on the glass will overheat your phone eventually, it's just inevitable. Most modern smart phones will turn themselves off before they get damaged from heat, but obviously it's still a huge annoyance.

There's 3 things to consider with phone mounts: Heat, Protection for the phone/accessibility, and keeping the battery topped off. This is a pick two situation unfortunately.

I think for most riders, something like a tank bag that has a little clear insert on top so the rider can see the phone would be best. Wire the phone up to a battery pack/onboard motorcycle charging and the rider will quit before the phone does. While not in the ideal place for viewing, it lets you get a glance at your gps navigation and where to turn when you need it, and being shielded from the sun means it will overheat much slower and it stays protected too. However, for door dashing, this likely won't work, as you need to be able to quickly confirm that you're taking an order.

For door dashing specifically, you'll want to look at a handlebar mounted option, and with charging, cause the constant use of gps and door dash app will drain your battery quick. I'm advising against the ram mount x grip, as mine basically fell apart on me as I used it, glue dried out and things got too wobbly for comfort, and if your phone isn't in the grip [I]perfectly[I] it will fling out eventually, stating that from personal experience. Also, no charging w/o a battery pack or just wiring up charging yourself.

I'd highly recommend some kind of system like the quad lock, as pricey as it is. Knowing your phone is LOCKED into the correct position is very re-assuring. They also have mounts with built in charging, but make sure your phone is compatible first, as I believe it uses wireless.

And with any of these, I think the best answer for charging is just ordering a little cable that goes from your battery terminals to the handlebars and using that for charging. If you can't swing that, an anker battery pack is useful on and off the bike and doesn't require and kind of wiring.

[XLsior]

Nock off Quad lock.


https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...41699.html?spm



If you want the legit product by all means pay for it.


I'm currently using an imitation ali alternative and it seems to function much the same.


Though I have added a silicone rubber corner brace a secondary insurance if the adhesive pad fails.


The main issue with the Quad lock system is that the retaining mount adds bulk to your device. So you can use a phone case or specific model quad lock case.


I've used cheap clamp style phone holders and overtime the thread/thumb screw come loose with vibration.



Ideally you'd use a backup phone/pad and keep you main phone secure and dry.


Using my phone for now but intend to get a stand alone GPS/Andriod unit permanently fixed to the bike.

[Rider11]

Originally Posted by rideoutadv

I've tried a couple phone mount solutions, so I felt informed enough to comment. A huge issue with motorcycles and phones is that when summer comes around, the constant heat on the glass will overheat your phone eventually, it's just inevitable. Most modern smart phones will turn themselves off before they get damaged from heat, but obviously it's still a huge annoyance.

There's 3 things to consider with phone mounts: Heat, Protection for the phone/accessibility, and keeping the battery topped off. This is a pick two situation unfortunately.

I think for most riders, something like a tank bag that has a little clear insert on top so the rider can see the phone would be best. Wire the phone up to a battery pack/onboard motorcycle charging and the rider will quit before the phone does. While not in the ideal place for viewing, it lets you get a glance at your gps navigation and where to turn when you need it, and being shielded from the sun means it will overheat much slower and it stays protected too. However, for door dashing, this likely won't work, as you need to be able to quickly confirm that you're taking an order.

For door dashing specifically, you'll want to look at a handlebar mounted option, and with charging, cause the constant use of gps and door dash app will drain your battery quick. I'm advising against the ram mount x grip, as mine basically fell apart on me as I used it, glue dried out and things got too wobbly for comfort, and if your phone isn't in the grip [I]perfectly[I] it will fling out eventually, stating that from personal experience. Also, no charging w/o a battery pack or just wiring up charging yourself.

I'd highly recommend some kind of system like the quad lock, as pricey as it is. Knowing your phone is LOCKED into the correct position is very re-assuring. They also have mounts with built in charging, but make sure your phone is compatible first, as I believe it uses wireless.

And with any of these, I think the best answer for charging is just ordering a little cable that goes from your battery terminals to the handlebars and using that for charging. If you can't swing that, an anker battery pack is useful on and off the bike and doesn't require and kind of wiring.

Great insights You're spot on with the heat issue, especially in summer. A tank bag is a solid idea for general riding, as it keeps the phone cooler and protected, but yeah, not ideal for quick access like DoorDash. For that, a handlebar mount with charging is definitely a must. I agree on the RAM Mount X-Grip, it’s not as secure as it should be. The Quad Lock system is a better choice, especially with its secure fit and charging options. And wiring your bike for charging is a game changer for long rides or heavy app use. Solid advice overall