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liv2wrshp
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Has anyone seen a way to mount your cell phone on your handlebars? Something sleek would be nice. I would talk on my headset in my helmet.
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This company makes a mount for anything. And I mean ANYTHING. Look around thier site, for some reason they don't market the cell phone holder for motorcycles, but they have one. you can mount your laptop, GPS, Big Gulp, radio, camera, PDA, radar detector- ANYTHING. I have one for my GPS. it's super high quality and very sturdy. It will cost about $50, but it's worth it.
http://www.ram-mount.com/products/motorcycles.htm
http://www.ram-mount.com/products/motorcycles.htm
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Dexx
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I agree with the reccomendation of Ram Mounts. I've got one for a camera that I have used during dice runs. Works pretty good once you figure out how to hit the shutter release without swerveing.
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Plasterdog
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Dexx said:
Can your camera be triggered using a cable release? If so go to a camera store and get the longest one you can then rig it to the bars so that you can shoot without moving your hand. Some digi cameras come with a remote you could probably rig that too, to the bars.
As for using a cell phone on the bike...not the best idea in the world. 8-[
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Arkaloid
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Poor mans method:
Got one of those leather cases with the belt clip thingy? take the case, drill a small hole right through the center of the round plastic button thingy, get an ADEL clamp (available at most Lowes and such) that will fit your bars, then it is just screw, washer, through plastic button, into ADEL clamp, install on handlebars, install nut, Viola! The case will help absorb shock, and cost is minimal.
Got one of those leather cases with the belt clip thingy? take the case, drill a small hole right through the center of the round plastic button thingy, get an ADEL clamp (available at most Lowes and such) that will fit your bars, then it is just screw, washer, through plastic button, into ADEL clamp, install on handlebars, install nut, Viola! The case will help absorb shock, and cost is minimal.
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Billyboy
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Anybody else see the problems caused by talking on the phone while riding?:|
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Plasterdog
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Billyboy said:
Only you and I so far. :shock: 8-[
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Billyboy
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Plasterdog said:
Ah.. Didn't see that part of your post...8-[
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Plasterdog
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But you're right, does no one else see a problem here? :?
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Arkaloid
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I don't use mine while riding, but having it in front of me does let me know when I get a call, and then I can stop to return it...
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Plasterdog
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Arkaloid said:
I have mine on vibrate in my pocket and then will stop when I can, or I'll check when I stop. If it was attached to the bars where I could see it, I'd be too tempted to keep glancing at it. But that's me.
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Billyboy
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Plasterdog said:
Ditto here. All points.
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Arkaloid
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No different for me than looking at he radio station my my GK's radio...
Plasterdog said:
I've been seeing more and more people riding with cell phones. And I'm not talking about hands free units, I'm talking about people with a phone to thier ear while riding down Main Street in Manchester on thier gixxer. Thats just stupid. However, there are systems that can route through a Collet Communicator that I would have no problem using. It's hands free, and you just push a single button to answer and hang up. I myself would love one, becasue I can't commute to work on the bike- cell phone is non stop at 6:30am. What's the difference between me using a hands free motorcycle communicator and the soccer mom driving a Suburban full of children ordering pizza? I'd say I'd be less of a risk than her.
People get really crazy about drivers using cell phones. While I don't advocate anyone using a cell phone while driving, it is a new world out there. Better get used to it! :?
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Plasterdog
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The Mom in the Suburban with screaming kids and a cell phone is exactly why I don't use mine. Then I'm not distracted from noticing and avoiding her.
My phone, if I plug the headset in, will answer after two "rings" and hang up when the other end hangs up, no buttons to press, just speak after the second "ring". I tried it once on the bike, I did not hear -consciously- the "ringing" and suddenly my wife's voice says "Hello!?!". A quick WTF and I told her I'd call her back.
My phone, if I plug the headset in, will answer after two "rings" and hang up when the other end hangs up, no buttons to press, just speak after the second "ring". I tried it once on the bike, I did not hear -consciously- the "ringing" and suddenly my wife's voice says "Hello!?!". A quick WTF and I told her I'd call her back.
Everyone who knows me, including my friends, family, clients, and coworkers also knows that if I don't answer my phone, I'm probably riding my motorcycle.
I agree that it is often good to know that you had a call, via a vibrating alert or light, but it is a very bad idea to look at the caller ID or talk while riding.
I've seen lots of morons yapping on cell phones while riding in traffic, many while also smoking. I've never had a call that flippin' important in my life.
I agree that it is often good to know that you had a call, via a vibrating alert or light, but it is a very bad idea to look at the caller ID or talk while riding.
I've seen lots of morons yapping on cell phones while riding in traffic, many while also smoking. I've never had a call that flippin' important in my life.
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ScottMc1100L
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Around here(it's all about me USA), the cell phone has replaced the turn signal stalk.
In reality I think the people who are the offenders were lacking in their skills before they ever were using the phone while driving.
I would like to get a mount for a radar detector though!
In reality I think the people who are the offenders were lacking in their skills before they ever were using the phone while driving.I would like to get a mount for a radar detector though!
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Hoomgar
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Exactly what I was thinking. The vibrator on mine works well but when I am riding I never feel it.Arkaloid said:
I have no trouble safely looking at instruments on my dash while riding. No matter what they are for so this would not be an issue for me.
I can tell you that it would need a quick release though because there is no way I would take calls on it while riding. Mainly because right now my bike is naked so there is no way a headset would work. The inside of my helmet at speed is way loud and I often have earplugs in now (don't pass out, it's true, Hoom has started using ear plugs). Still, I am often out and waiting for an important call from my family or work and would like to pull off and call them back but I cannot do that if I don't know that they called.
Jethro, I cannot believe that during the entire last weekend I didn't check out your GPS mount even once. I wanted to get a look at that and forgot. We were having too much fun I guess
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SqDancerLynn1
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What's a cell phone ?? haha I bet I'm one of the few people that doesn't
have one.
have one.
I carry my cell phone in a pocket when I ride. Preferably the inside vest pocket of my riding jacket. Sometimes I hear it, sometimes not. Sometimes I feel the vibration, sometimes not. But I wouldn't mount it on the bike, even if I wanted to talk while riding (I consider riding a perfect excuse to get away from phone calls).
For those of you who want to mount the phone on the bike, consider this scenario. The worst has happened and you have crashed. You are injured and unable to move. Your bike is laying about 10 feet from you, but it may as well be a mile away because you can't get there. Do you want your cellphone on the bike, or on you?
For those of you who want to mount the phone on the bike, consider this scenario. The worst has happened and you have crashed. You are injured and unable to move. Your bike is laying about 10 feet from you, but it may as well be a mile away because you can't get there. Do you want your cellphone on the bike, or on you?
