Guest Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hi folks, Bought a suction mount for my Galaxy note 3 but unfortunately my wind shield is as suspected - too curved. It can attached to the tank but that might be a bit more risky...? Probably a bit too risky anyway!?I'd really like to be able to use it for sat nav purposes...does anyone have any ideas or experience???Cheers,Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 You can get tank bags with clear windows in the top and a pocket for maps/Satnav.....I had one but I found that the position was not good for me.....I felt that I had to take my eyes too far off the road and focus on the satnav than I was comfortable with..... I've got a bar mount case for my S3 which is better as I don't have to take my eyes too far off the road now to look at the satnav..... You'll probably also need to consider a charger as the satnav apps rinse the battery.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 unfortunately the bar mount won't work on the R6 because it has clip-ons. I tried swapping mine over from my bandit to the RR and found out the hard way, 170 miles from home that it wouldn't connect, so had to rely on the unclear audio. Needless to say, i got a bit lost... Anywho, you can get stem mounts from RAM mor UltimateAddons which look a bit like thishttp://www.motorcycleracegear.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/a/ram-b-3423.jpgThey work great imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks folks. Tank bag is out of the question...that's a serious hit on the cool factor lol.I'll have a look at these stem mounts and see what I can find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 unfortunately the bar mount won't work on the R6 because it has clip-ons. not entirely true I have fitted a bar mount on to clipons on an R6 before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Yeah....the RAM mounts should work OK.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 it does depend on what space you have got to be honest the R6 I fitted one on was a newer model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 bar mount also fitted on the fairing bracket on the storm, was the same dia as the bars.I have my givi one for sale if you need one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Duct tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamytimeEscorts Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Duct tapeyep, freezer bags and Duck tape.You might want the place a tea towel underneath the tablet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 The problems start once you have it fitted. most notably 'Glare' - modern smart phones are quite reflective - putting it mildly. if the sun is behind you - the screen can be impossible to see. This is even worse in winter when the sun is low in the sky. There are probably answers to this - but it needs to be researched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Here you go mate http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk/Vehic ... ccessoriesI've got the stem mount for the galaxy s3 on the Busa no isses what so ever, be sure to order a designated charger as the case as will not take any other connecton in sat nav mode the phone battery is soon rinsed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Here you go mate http://www.ultimate-mobiles.co.uk/Vehic ... ccessoriesI've got the stem mount for the galaxy s3 on the Busa no isses what so ever, be sure to order a designated charger as the case as will not take any other connecton in sat nav mode the phone battery is soon rinsed.That's the one! Thanks - I'll get this. I have a 10000mha portable charger so OK on the power side of things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi Mate, l be very surprised if your power connection will fit the phone inside there case, l had to buy there's in the end it's a lot smaller than the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Hi Mate, l be very surprised if your power connection will fit the phone inside there case, l had to buy there's in the end it's a lot smaller than the norm.No need to worry about power - my charger can go flat to full in an hour once off the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 The problems start once you have it fitted. most notably 'Glare' - modern smart phones are quite reflective - putting it mildly. if the sun is behind you - the screen can be impossible to see. This is even worse in winter when the sun is low in the sky. There are probably answers to this - but it needs to be researched. Ride at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 my hard case from ultimateaddons was absolutely fine. You can set it just tight enough that you can adjust the angle whilst riding though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I use a RAM mount with a £20 waterproof soft cover that if I angle so it is upright there is no glare and I can see the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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