iPhone mount/charging solution
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: The Live Free or Die State
I just mounted mine on the tank bib with velcro as shown on the first post and it works beautifully.
I wanted to share a set of headphones/earbuds that I've used that are perfect for riding. They are made by a company called Zagg (I have no connection to this company)
http://www.zagg.com/audio/smart-buds.php
They fit in my ear comfortably, sound amazing, and have a controll unit on the cord that allows you to change songs, control volume and answer your phone on an Iphone, Ipod, Blackberry. It's a safe way to control your music and while riding and adjust volume for different riding conditions all without taking your eyes off ot the road.
They're $80...which is a bummer for me since I just lost mine and have been using another pair (Sharper Image, SHP881PK...I paid $14 @ TJ Maxx)
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that don't allow me to control the volume and don't sound as good. I was thrilled with the Zagg headphones and am trying to justify spending another $80.
I couldn't recommend these more highly!
I wanted to share a set of headphones/earbuds that I've used that are perfect for riding. They are made by a company called Zagg (I have no connection to this company)
http://www.zagg.com/audio/smart-buds.php
They fit in my ear comfortably, sound amazing, and have a controll unit on the cord that allows you to change songs, control volume and answer your phone on an Iphone, Ipod, Blackberry. It's a safe way to control your music and while riding and adjust volume for different riding conditions all without taking your eyes off ot the road.
They're $80...which is a bummer for me since I just lost mine and have been using another pair (Sharper Image, SHP881PK...I paid $14 @ TJ Maxx)
(
that don't allow me to control the volume and don't sound as good. I was thrilled with the Zagg headphones and am trying to justify spending another $80.
I couldn't recommend these more highly!
Former Sponsor
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Los Angeles, CA
I'm going to mount my phone on my extended dash with the 3m dual lock velcro for my new speakers that are getting installed tomorrow. I used to have a pouch and I would clip the phone into the pouch. It worked great, but with the new dash A new solution is needed.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Long Island, NY
say I am curious, when you mount the phone this way, how well does the GPS function work? (internal compass).
I have HD's pouch for iPhones that uses magnets to adhere to the tank, and they disturb the compass.
I have HD's pouch for iPhones that uses magnets to adhere to the tank, and they disturb the compass.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: The Live Free or Die State
It never occurred to me that the magnets would affect the GPS. I can't imagine that there would be any problem using velcro. The tank isn't going to intefere with the reception. My concern would be looking down at the tank all the time for the directions
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Warren, Ohio
Regarding safety, once in awhile I will glance down. The screen stays on while using the GPS (which is not a problem for the battery since the iPhone is plugged into the electrical system), so it doesn't take long to see where I am. Most of the time, however, I just listen for the prompts through my earbuds.
The thing I use it most for is to play my iTunes.
Last edited by mcpastor; Jul 26, 2010 at 02:38 PM.
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Road Warrior
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From: Long Island, NY
Yeah I would only use it with headset 
which thankfully I have a Bluetooth system which works great. I have used it a while now as intercom as well as with my iphone to make calls, as well as to listen to music
which thankfully I have a Bluetooth system which works great. I have used it a while now as intercom as well as with my iphone to make calls, as well as to listen to music
