- Aug 21, 2019
This is my current setup
Sorry, I meant LaurenceH. I edited my post.
Where did you mount the USB charger on the bike? I'm looking to do the same so I'm interested.
I am considering buying the same quadlock setup. Could you please provide me with some details? If I understood correctly you connected the tecmate Optimate Adapter (what is the model?) to honda cigarette light socket?@LaurenceH : I usea Tecmate Optimate Adapter together with the Honda 12 Volt socket for the Quadlock USB Charger. So you can charge only as long as the ignition is on.
Hey guys,
What do you suggest for phone mount on my CBR650R? I'm not big fun of stem mount, do you have any other suggestions?
BEWARE if you have a newer iPhone. They have electronic camera stabilizers & I have had nothing but issues from phone mounts on my motorcycles. RAM mounts, knockoff mounts, stem mounts, handlebar mounts, I have tried them all. Each one broke my camera's stabilizer.
Fortunately, that part is always covered under manufacturer defect warranty, so Apple will fix the problem for free. But it is very unfortunate it happens. It has happened to my 7 Plus, my 8 Plus, and now my XS Max over the years.
I would recommend a magnetic tank bag instead with a phone pouch to use. Each of my friends that used phone mounts had the same problems with their cameras after using a mount on their bikes. Even with a stem mount (the most solid mount), the vibrations just seem to be too much for a modern phone with stabilizing technology in the camera's focus. Your camera will break & not focus & will make very weird clicking noises (the stabilizer trying to focus the image).
If you don't have an iPhone, ignore this long comment lol..... I am not sure if Android devices use electric camera stabilizing technology.
I use the quad lock with its own mounting system on the left handlebar. Check out my posts to see photos etc.
https://650f.bike/threads/quad-lock-cbr650r.1496/
Hi I have a 2016 CBR 650F and seen your post about using a quad lock mount how are you getting on with it as I have tried different ones and have never got one to fit my bike.Im thinking of getting one what advice would you give.I use the quad lock with its own mounting system on the left handlebar. Check out my posts to see photos etc.
https://650f.bike/threads/quad-lock-cbr650r.1496/
Hi I have a 2016 CBR 650F and seen your post about using a quad lock mount how are you getting on with it as I have tried different ones and have never got one to fit my bike.Im thinking of getting one what advice would you give.
Hi, can you please tell if your stem ball mount rotates or you were able to secure it. I installed the same mount but doesn't matter how much i tie the screw I can still rotate it.After so much deliberation I finally decided on the stem mount from RAM, with the short arm and x-grip. Bought all items separately but you can also buy a kit.
My two main reasons for the stem mount:
1. Didn’t want the hassle of changing cases like the quad lock requires, and I wouldn’t want the quad lock case on all the time.
2. Wanted something central and not off to the side on my handle bar, so it’s easy to see.
It is fully secure in the stem (can’t be pulled out), but it can be rotated by hand. This is actually quite handy because I might change the phone position on different rides. It stays in place and doesn’t move when riding, and my commute includes some bumpy cobbles!
My phone is an iPhone XR. In the best position I can glance down to see a map without much head movement. Phone sits up quite high but not above my double bubble windshield - prob would be fine for standard windshield too. Doesn’t interfere with dashboard.
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What stem mount did you buy, the RAM one with the offset arm? Those are tricky to get to stay put, I’ve never successfully gotten them to stay long term myself so I’ve bought enough other ones that have a metal base and sort of a “sliding wedge“ for a mount that work better. Lots of companies out there make them, search around a bit.Hi, can you please tell if your stem ball mount rotates or you were able to secure it. I installed the same mount but doesn't matter how much i tie the screw I can still rotate it.
What stem mount did you buy, the RAM one with the offset arm? Those are tricky to get to stay put, I’ve never successfully gotten them to stay long term myself so I’ve bought enough other ones that have a metal base and sort of a “sliding wedge“ for a mount that work better. Lots of companies out there make them, search around a bit.
Thanks man, Yes it's the RAM one. good to know it's not me. Will search around.What stem mount did you buy, the RAM one with the offset arm? Those are tricky to get to stay put, I’ve never successfully gotten them to stay long term myself so I’ve bought enough other ones that have a metal base and sort of a “sliding wedge“ for a mount that work better. Lots of companies out there make them, search around a bit.
This is exactly what I need !After so much deliberation I finally decided on the stem mount from RAM, with the short arm and x-grip. Bought all items separately but you can also buy a kit.
My two main reasons for the stem mount:
1. Didn’t want the hassle of changing cases like the quad lock requires, and I wouldn’t want the quad lock case on all the time.
2. Wanted something central and not off to the side on my handle bar, so it’s easy to see.
It is fully secure in the stem (can’t be pulled out), but it can be rotated by hand. This is actually quite handy because I might change the phone position on different rides. It stays in place and doesn’t move when riding, and my commute includes some bumpy cobbles!
My phone is an iPhone XR. In the best position I can glance down to see a map without much head movement. Phone sits up quite high but not above my double bubble windshield - prob would be fine for standard windshield too. Doesn’t interfere with dashboard.
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I just took a pair of pliers to it, came off fairly easilyThis is exactly what I need !
On my bike I have a black cap on the nut. How do I remove it to be able to insert the mount in the stem?
Thanks
I'm wondering what that piece is, directly behind the X grip. The black plastic, kind of spider web looking thing. It came in my Ram mount, too. But the instructions did't mention anything around using it. What are you using it for?
Yes, friend of mine is an apple tech. The newer iphones have electronic camera stabilizers and heavy vibrations cause them to break. This will cause the camera to not focus and look "wavy" and jittery. I never mount my iphone anymore since i had TWO phones break on me. Apple will replace the part free of charge due to manufacturer defect, but it is still a headache.I have a question for iPhone and the RAM X-Mount users (stem version). Has anyone's iPhone camera ever been permanently affected by the mount or the vibrations of the engine coming through the stem?
My old iPhone 8 camera and now my iPhone XR camera both have "shaking issues" while trying to focus on things while trying to take photos (camera is not in the mount when I'm taking the photo). I have tried factory defaulting them in case of an app issue, but no luck. Upgraded to iOS13 too and still have a problem.
Just curious if anyone has ever had this same issue? Thanks in advance.