RE: Show me where you mount your phone! - 2

I have mine mounted on an MV holder. They do a version with a RAM ball, but I have the version intended for relocating the standard Nav mount. To this I have added my own bar made from stainless steel with threaded inserts in each end, and I then use the bar to mount my Quadlock phone mount. The Quadlock mount is the one intended for fixing to a mirror stalk, and I had previously used this on my GS, fitted to the NAV prep bar.

Some pics below.

Fred

Zitat von fred_jb im Beitrag #16

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I have mine mounted on an MV holder. They do a version with a RAM ball, but I have the version intended for relocating the standard Nav mount. To this I have added my own bar made from stainless steel with threaded inserts in each end, and I then use the bar to mount my Quadlock phone mount. The Quadlock mount is the one intended for fixing to a mirror stalk, and I had previously used this on my GS, fitted to the NAV prep bar.

Some pics below.

Fred

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The mount can be found here: https://www.mv-motorrad.de/en/MV+GPS+Hol...GPS+Devices.htm

Note that there are two versions which can be selected from the dropdown box on the right of the page, one with RAM ball and one to take the original NAV mount. There are also different versions for the 1200 and 1250 because the 1250 requires a wider bar due to the wider spacing of the screen supports so you need to make sure you get the right version. MV also sell the wider bar on its own as a separate part if you want to convert a 1200 setup to a 1250.

I actually bought mine from www.sportouring.co.uk who are UK MV stockists, and who were extremely helpful in swapping out the 1200 RS version I had mistakenly bought from them some time before. They might not have stock but are happy to order in from MV in Germany.

The Quadlock mounts can be found here: https://www.quadlockcase.co.uk/collections/shop-mounts If you give them your email you will get a 10% discount code. They do a RAM mount version as well as the mirror mount one I used, but you use the RAM version you would have to add a RAM arm to join the MV bar and the Quadlock phone mount.

If Quadlock don't do a case for your phone, or you want to use a different case, they do a universal adaptor mating part which sticks on the back of your own case. https://www.quadlockcase.co.uk/collectio...iant=4273835525 You need to take care to stick that on level. There is some adjustment in the mount as it has an internal mating gear wheel arrangement so you can loosen it and turn it to the next position if needed, but better to get it level on the phone case.

If you do use your own case just make sure it is a tight fit to the phone and that the phone cannot easily come out of the case, and also that it has a flat back for sticking on the universal mount. I use a Spigen transparent case for my dedicated satnav phone, but also have a case for my main phone so that I can use it as a backup nav device - that one is a Tudia case. Both of these fit very tightly, but of the two I would say the Spigen is the best, though it is quite difficult to take off.

Fred

The screen is the V-Stream Touring version which is the tallest of the three they do. I have a disproportionately long back so my head is very high. I can comfortably see over this V-Stream even in its high position and it greatly reduces the wind noise compared to the stock screen which is far too low for me, as it only comes up to chest height and leaves my head fully exposed to the airflow. I will also be fitting some up and back risers to reduce the reach to the bars.

Zitat von fred_jb im Beitrag #18

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The mount can be found here: https://www.mv-motorrad.de/en/MV+GPS+Hol...GPS+Devices.htm

Note that there are two versions which can be selected from the dropdown box on the right of the page, one with RAM ball and one to take the original NAV mount. There are also different versions for the 1200 and 1250 because the 1250 requires a wider bar due to the wider spacing of the screen supports so you need to make sure you get the right version. MV also sell the wider bar on its own as a separate part if you want to convert a 1200 setup to a 1250.

I actually bought mine from www.sportouring.co.uk who are UK MV stockists, and who were extremely helpful in swapping out the 1200 RS version I had mistakenly bought from them some time before. They might not have stock but are happy to order in from MV in Germany.

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #21

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MV ships worldwide, at a price https://www.mv-motorrad.de/en/Infos/Paym...ipping+Cost.htm

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That’s where mine is

I use the Quad Lock case with an adapter that I had 3D printed. Works great. I think that the Ram mount would work with it. Here's a link to the documentation:

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WunderLINQ now offer a magnetic mount for phones: https://blackboxembedded.com/products/magnetic-amps-mount

The problem with the current WunderLINQ is that it is only OK if you really want to retain the BMW Nav mount but use a phone instead of a Nav V or VI. In its defence it provides a no fuss way to do this and allows you to try out using a phone instead of a Nav while being able to easily revert back if required.

However, if like me, you have moved on from this now and are happy to use a phone without having a BMW Nav or mount fitted to the bike at all, then the WunderLINQ is not really suitable. In this situation, in order to use the WunderLINQ you need a big clumsy bit of hardware (the BMW Nav mount) which would otherwise be redundant, and regardless of what mount adaptor you use with it, this is not a very elegant way to mount a phone on a motorcycle. In reality this is just a mechanically complicated way of interfacing the WunderLINQ to the bike's satnav wiring, while also being a rather clumsy and inelegant way of mounting a phone onto the bike. I prefer to use a more compact means of mounting my phone and completely do away with the BMW mount. I only specified it in the first place to ensure that the wiring normally used by the mount would be live and able to be used for powering my phone.

Talking of powering the phone, the WunderLINQ also has some limitations as a way of powering the phone as there are several fast charging standards now, which means it is preferable to power the phone from a matching fast charging 12V to USB adapter rather than a generic lower power USB adapter such as the one incorporated into the WunderLinQ, so I prefer to make my own arrangements for powering the phone. I have found on my previous GS that the socket used to plug in the BMW mount is a good source of power for a 12V to USB adapter for powering the phone. I connected it to a 12V socket into which I fitted a car type charger which supports the high power PD USB C standard. On the RS I intend to do something similar, but using a non-removable adapter instead - like this:




I have had some discussion with the guys at WundeLINQ to request that they produce a standalone WunderLINQ module which just plugs into the same socket which the BMW mount normally plugs into, and provides a pass through for this wiring so that you can also use it to power your own 12V to USB adapter. This would allow the BMW hardware to be completely removed, and a more elegant method of attaching the phone used instead. The WunderLINQ talks to the phone by BlueTooth, so there is no need for it to be physically attached to the phone, or even that near to it, so it could be hidden away in the fairing. A standalone WunderLINQ version could also be smaller and hopefully cheaper, especially if it did not include its own generic 12V to USB power adaptor.

I've been riding with mine in the jacket pocket for years, but have recently decided that I would like to have it handy to utilize some apps that are compatible with my Bluetooth system. I also went on a couple of trips in the fall that had me digging in my pockets for toll tickets and payment cards, which was a pita. I've decided to hunt both of those birds with this stone: https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shad...0-r1250-s1000xr

I have never liked the idea of having a bag on my tank, but I figure a small bag like this one will not get in my way, and I can use it to carry my phone and also a payment card, toll tickets, and such. The window for the phone can also be used to display parking stubs when using pay lots.|addpics|old-5-e5db.jpg-invaddpicsinvv|/addpics|

I use a small tank bag for the same reason and mine has a small zipped pocket at the rear end which is ideal for easy access to a credit card and toll tickets. I use the main compartment for valuables like camera, wallet, smartphone, satnav phone, etc, so can easily take them off the bike at coffee and meal stops.

Zitat von fred_jb im Beitrag #26

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.......In reality this is just a mechanically complicated way of interfacing the WunderLINQ to the bike's satnav wiring, .........

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The HexEZcan has been interfacing to the Canbus for years without causing problems, so the WunderLINQ should also be OK.