So what phone mount do you use? Or do you even use your phone while riding?
@grivzilla
4 жыл бұрын
@Long Way Home Nice and detailed review. Can you just tell me distance between holes on square box part that hold onto bar? Thanks!
@qubit0002
4 жыл бұрын
It looks like you have a ram mount phone holder mounted horizontally. Any issues with phone rotating while in the cradle when on the road, and if so, have you been able to fix it?
@PMitchell106
3 жыл бұрын
There are reports of motorcycle phone mounts like the ram mount damaging smartphone cameras that have Optical Image Stabilization (basically all moderate to high-end phones in the past 4 years). This is caused by the vibration of the motorcycle basically rattling the mechanism of the image stabilizer to death. I wonder if BMW's factory cradle has enough built in damping to avoid this.
@900motorcycle
Жыл бұрын
Yes...I need repair my Iphone after use on motorcycle. AF broken . :( be careful.
@robertakerson7186
5 жыл бұрын
Mr. LWH- I did not expect this video to be helpful since I do not own a cell phone. But Voila! there also came the tidbit of information about needing a separate non-CanBus line in order to plug in an air compressor. I will be sure to arrange this separate power plug if/when I trade in for a 1200 or 1250GS; this line should be good for a plug for electrically heated gear as well. Thanks, Bob
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
WOW! Thumbs up for being able to live without the distractions of a phone!
@sukhoi3747
5 жыл бұрын
I have this on my GS LC, best phone holder ever
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
How long have you had it for? Any long-term issues with the USB ports?
@sukhoi3747
5 жыл бұрын
@@LongWayHome 1.5 year, so far no issue with the USB ports except some rust. I'm living in Singapore, hot and high humidity.
@kevinarmstrongyoutube
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I love the Romanian sense of humor. Maybe it is motorcyclist humor that crosses country and culture. Just added one to my R1200GSA.
@curtchaffee
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I like being able to check out how riders are utilizing all of the current tech options. But to be honest, I ride without any music, nav or comm system. Already enough distractions around here, especially in the summer. :)
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
:)) Yes, sundresses are very dangerous! I couldn't ride at all without music in my helmet.
@capobiancg
Жыл бұрын
This lower cost cradle option doesn't work with the BMW Wonder Wheel. The BMW iPhone cradle does, but cost about $250. This model is about $30-50 on Amazon. The prerequisite is that you have the original BMW GPS mount and wired to the bike for the cradles to work. If you have the newer TFT display with the BMW Motorad "Connected" app, it will use downloaded maps that stay on your phone. This way it will work without cell service for maps. The phone always has the GPS coordinates. Other high cost options are the Zumo XT ($500) that does not integrate with Connected app, or a BMW NAV VI ($850) that does integrate with the Wonder Wheel of fortune. Since some bike don't have a phone compartment as the F900XR, if you goes with this lower cost option cradle, you can have your cell phone holder and charger and a NAV system at the same time. Life is about choices. Thanks of the video.
@James-ig4pg
6 ай бұрын
What can you do with the wheel on official bmw mount with your phone. Is it just zoom on maps or volume or something like that?
@capobiancg
6 ай бұрын
@@James-ig4pg Yes, I recall you can change through the menus as well with the wheel, so you don't need to touch the screen.
@dgomes265
5 жыл бұрын
Purchased it from AliExpress and it works well with my IPhone 7 with OtterBox case. Giving me the option to use my aging Zumo 660 on big trips or phone around town. Update: one year later, it is still working well and when used with Scenic, it has replaced my Garmin.
@georgerobson2463
Жыл бұрын
bought my there aswell and the usb ports don't charge..😑
@tudajfor
4 жыл бұрын
So, any update on longterm usage? Any issues?
@speedyc9473
4 жыл бұрын
I am in Australia and there is a large amount of are not covered by cell coverage so this would be a excellent option as you can quickly change from phone to GPS
@rogerstuder3680
4 жыл бұрын
Your simple strait forward has helped me. Thanks and drive safe.
@bartikyan
4 жыл бұрын
I got one from ebay, but it wasn't charging, the crade itself is ok, BMW Navi works fine there so no issues with cables, I got the refund, so need to get another piece, any tips for trusted seller on ebay or aliexpress ?? Don't want to wait for a whole month to get another fautly device...
@stevegam9629
5 жыл бұрын
Have it on my beamer. Works wonders! Best buy ever!
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
How long have you had it for? USB ports still working? What about the little USB port protector?
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
How long have you had it for? USB ports still working? What about the little USB port protector?
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
How long have you had it for? USB ports still working? What about the little USB port protector?
@stevegam9629
5 жыл бұрын
Had it since October 2018. Works very well indeed - no complaints whatsoever. USB port works just fine. Never had problems. Cover for the usb still there. You just need to be careful, but mine has held on just fine. It's definitely a product I would recommend. Very versatile!
@Kojak-zh7qo
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate really enjoyed the video very helpful I think I’ll try one for my GS ,,,,,,,love your videos iv subscribed 👍
@Farmaci86
Жыл бұрын
You got my like at "that fresh Chinese smell" 😂
@gtcristi
5 жыл бұрын
Salut, cât de bun este adaptorul? Telefonul meu este un Samsung si are butoanele pe partea dreaptă. Ca să îl fixeze în adaptor, vă trebui să îl întorc 90° înspre stânga, ca să îl pot și lega la portul USB. Când montez telefonul in el, nu se apasă butoanele?
@TheWookie_USN
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure I understand. I have a 2018 R1200RT but it never had the BMW/Garmin GPS. Does the cradle shown come with the bike to mount the original gps (which means I don’t have it), or is it there behind the plastic cover??
@jcrawford068
2 жыл бұрын
Hi - I bought this exact phone holder. However I have difficulty snapping it in, and more importantly, when I try to slide the left latch to lock the bracket in place all it does is kick it out. Do you have any idea what I might be doing wrong? Thanks
4 жыл бұрын
Behind this holder there is a round shaped cable? What for is it? Is that cable an input or output? I want to plug my Tomtom rider next to the cradle and if this cable is an output, it will nice to get energy from there.
@fjord238
6 ай бұрын
HoW doe it CONNECT TO THE BIKE? The mounting is pretty self-explanatory.
@fredzuccarelli
2 жыл бұрын
seems like a good option.....but doesn't look like it will work for my nav iv on my k1600b. Any thoughts/ideas???
@RideWithFrank
4 жыл бұрын
Hello, can you tell me how long the spring stretches? I would like to use a Tablet which in the narrow side is 10.7 cm. Do you think he could frame him? Thanks
@Ksta01
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, did you check what is inside that phone mount? I am currently in the process of making something similar for K1600, but I do not get any power from the GPS mount unless the GPS unit is mounted. So there must be some advanced circuitry in the phone mount.
@akshayshah4113
3 жыл бұрын
Hey man thanks for the video! So I inserted the phone mount into the BMW cradle but, the phone’s not charging after turning the bike on! Defective maybe?
@BeemerTwelve
3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't it push the power button of the phone? They are usually on the upper right side.
@ThomasJorge1991
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, two questions This works without the lockable Mount? It Will fit a samsung s9 note? Best regards
@most.likely
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@peterfrancis4769
5 жыл бұрын
Nice. Thank you sir. 👍
@dgomes265
5 жыл бұрын
The link shows it only fitting GS and GS Adventure, should we assume it fits all LC BMWs with NAV prep option. Update: it fits any BMW with Nav prep.
@DJPTEXAS
5 жыл бұрын
Cut the USB Cover in half using only one side at a time?
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
:) Rather just glue the middle part so none of the covers are loose and can get lost.
@peterlast3200
5 жыл бұрын
I lost the cover for my Sena SMH 10 USB port so I just put a small piece of BlueTac over it when not in use.
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
Had to google BluTac. We don't have this magic in Romania :( Never seen it, but it's a good ideea so I will keep my eyes open.
@astrobusa
4 жыл бұрын
@@LongWayHome .... I lost mine too... so I cut the end off an old USB cable and plugged it into the unprotected socket.
@uleiosu4582
4 жыл бұрын
Te rog imi dai un link de unde l-ai comandat din china? AliEx-ress?
@MyMax147
3 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the base plate, so I can look on eBay to buy one
@TheRider_1229
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings, I have been looking for one these for my 2020 R1250RT and I have no luck with it. For 2014 - 2019 RT models are available everywhere. Does anyone knows where I can find one for my bike? Thank you 🙏
@mrnoisy4883
Жыл бұрын
As far as I know, the nav ready hardware is the same on older and newer models. So the China cradle mounts listed will fit the newer BMW models too.
@gabivlad7505
2 жыл бұрын
Salve, stii cumva daca merge si pe RT 1250?
@Gomoca69
5 жыл бұрын
Long Way Home, Can you tell the maximum width of the holder? I'm waiting for that holder too
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
the width is as long as you want since one of the sides is open.
@Gomoca69
5 жыл бұрын
@@LongWayHome,is only because my samsung J7 is 7.5cm wide
@DJPTEXAS
5 жыл бұрын
Cut the USB cover in half with some snips and just uncover one side at a time.....?
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
And put it in your pocket while riding? I think i will glue the middle part in between the 2 ports and then it can just hang there without getting lost.
@DJPTEXAS
5 жыл бұрын
@@LongWayHome Great idea!
@gdvw
3 жыл бұрын
Hi LWH, great vid! Did you ever post a follow up, or later review for this Chinese phone mount?
@LongWayHome
3 жыл бұрын
Nope. All I can tell you is that it's not really good for extended offroad riding since it will eat away at the gold contacts on the bike's navigator cradle and then there will be play between the 2 units.
@gdvw
3 жыл бұрын
@@LongWayHome how strange and the BMW Nav IV doesn't do that too? Mine (the Chinese phone mount, not the Nav IV) seems a tight fit, so how does it wear the contacts on the cradle? Great humour on the videos btw. :D
@foolishcoyote.
3 жыл бұрын
I mounted this and my cruise control stopped working
@Tesh-Dono
4 жыл бұрын
Does this work on the f900r?
@lkastaas
3 жыл бұрын
There are new versjons out there with wireless charging now - just saying.
@doordevloer9105
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Long Way Home. Thanks a lot for this excellent suggestion and I agree that Waze beats the dedicated GPS, except perhaps the fantastic winding roads option that the BMWapp/GPS offer. But I miss the Waze speed trap warnings (yesterday two big flashes will riding into town, damn!). So, there is just one question I have: why did you choose for a Chinese product instead of the BMW smartphone cradle, which is on their list of assecoires. I think I know the reason, but just to be sure if there are other reasons except for the prize: www.autoevolution.com/news/the-bmw-motorrad-smartphone-cradle-is-outrageously-expensive-109036.html (The BMW one is waterproof and can be turned in a vertical as well as horizontal position, that seems like a handy feature.)
@artbrana
3 жыл бұрын
How did you plug in the two cables that came with it?
@LongWayHome
3 жыл бұрын
You don't have to. It gets it's power from the nav cradle.
@mariomercado8708
3 жыл бұрын
Will it work on Iphone promax and fit my 2020 R1250r
@capobiancg
Жыл бұрын
Yes I have the iPhone 14 Pro Max and it fits snuggle in place.
@erikpotgieter647
5 жыл бұрын
Can you perhaps share the link that you used to buy it from China?
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
Here you go: www.aliexpress.com/item/Motorcycle-USB-Charging-Mobile-Phone-Holder-Navigation-Bracket-For-BMW-R1200GS-R-1200GS-ADV-F700-800GS/32964745791.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.6b334c4d2ygCj6
@MutzG
5 жыл бұрын
Are these mounts waterproof?
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. The USB ports aren't but there is a little cover for when it's raining.
@MutzG
5 жыл бұрын
@@LongWayHome Hey thanks for the swift reply, I recently purchased this item, and it is probably the best investment ive made so far, unfortunately no manual or any other information. So do you recommend removing when raining, or will it be ok to leave on the bike as long as not using the charging ports?
@LongWayHome
5 жыл бұрын
@@MutzG I leave it on even when raining and no problem so far. Just make sure the rubber usb port protector is properly in place. On my model it comes off completely and I think i will just glue the middle part to the charger itself so it always stays in place, even when using one of the ports.
@andreasminninger3246
4 жыл бұрын
So if u loose the USB Port Protector, even look for USB Protecting Plugs made of Rubber , at least finde so many on first Google Ask, the rest nice Description of a good Piece even if from China.... wait wait. 5 Years in Future....... what about USA hm... what is USA^^
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