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Old 05-31-2019, 07:10 PM
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Next month I'm back roading 3 states I want to use my phone (google maps) at times. I've got a klock works phone mount, it holds the phone fine but what do you do about the phone glare?
I'm sure this has been answered already but I haven't found it.
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Old 05-31-2019, 07:15 PM
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Find a cool not really well lit tavern, order a cold one and play with your phone with no glare lol.
 
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Matte screen protector
 
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I keep mine in my pocket. It seems to really cut down on the glare.
 
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I keep mine in my pocket. It seems to really cut down on the glare.
Does directions real well that way.
 
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Why when someone uses there phone for navigation people say things like "playing with their phone or keep the phone in your pocket"? Breaking news, "using a phone for GPS is a real thing!"

Glare is something that doesn't happen for too long unless you are heading in the same direction for a long distance. Are you able to route the directions through the stereo or headset for the time being?

Maybe Glare Stomper will work for you?

https://www.glarestomper.com/product...one-sun-shade/
 
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Originally Posted by 5wheels
Does directions real well that way.
You're right. I don't know how I made it riding the past 30 years without my phone. LOL
 
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RAM X-Grip and I can adjust the angle of the phone so that I do not get sun glare. I can adjust it while riding if I don’t crank down on the tension and just keep it so I can move it. If it’s too tight I just loosen the nut until I can move it and if you loosen just too much that it drops it will not fall off unless to really loosen the nut. I have been doing this for years when I had gps mounted on bars with ram mounts.
 
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Lots of glare protectors made for phones and gps, search Amazon or ebay. I found one for my exact gps that solved the same issue. Included 2 in case I mucked up the first one.
 
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Go ride your Gold Wing! Why do u need a damn phone?
 
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