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Anyone use an Iphone for navigation? If so, how do you mount?

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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Default Anyone use an Iphone for navigation? If so, how do you mount?
I just bought a Boom Audio tank pouch from HD. It is a case that will hold my Iphone and uses magnets to mount to the tank. I haven't used it yet and still looking for other options. This is relatively cheap ($40) but wanted to know what you use if anything.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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I've tried - through that plastic in the pouch, my iPhone is hard to use. Also, at least for me, the iPhone is too darn slow (thanks AT&T) to use for navigation. I mostly use it to listen to tunes. I am going to try and squeeze my TomTom GPS unit in there.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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I use the Navigon application on my Iphone. it was not cheap, somethign around 100 bucks, but it is pretty good. It will work through my jacket pocket and give audio directions through my headphones. If I really need to see a moving map, I stick it in the plastic map case on top of my tank bag.

It kills the battery though. But it isn't so bad if I turn the screen on and just listen to the audio directions.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Ram mount on my right side handlebar mounts to the brake fluid holder I use Tom Tom app works great
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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GPSCity.com sells products to mount iPhone's to handlebars.
example 1
example 2
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I bought my RAM mount from them. Shipping was fast, prices are pretty good.

 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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i put mine in a bag then when i stop for a smoke break i check it to find out where i am
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BrassHOLE
i put mine in a bag then when i stop for a smoke break i check it to find out where i am
What he said.
 
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GPS Drive motion X app, and a RAM mount.
 
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I tried the pouch and it's not very well-suited for GPS use. I caught the Tom-Tom GPS app on sale for $39 and am VERY pleased with it!



 
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You guys trust those plastic holders? i'm not sure I'm comfortable with that. But I never tried one. You don't feel like your phone is going to get bounced out of there?
 
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