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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: CobraJock477 on October 23, 2011, 06:24:11 AM

Title: Cell Phone Cradle
Post by: CobraJock477 on October 23, 2011, 06:24:11 AM

I recently bought a new HTC Sensation cell phone, planning to use it for the GPS system.  Does anyone have any suggestions on a cradle to hold it?  I’m looking at the TecMount accessory mounting system (center post with extension) for a base, but need a cradle I guess. 

Title: Re: Cell Phone Cradle
Post by: Conrad on October 23, 2011, 06:40:53 AM

Go here and put in the details for your application.

http://www.ram-mount.com/products/motorcycles.htm (http://www.ram-mount.com/products/motorcycles.htm)

Title: Re: Cell Phone Cradle
Post by: CobraJock477 on October 23, 2011, 06:55:56 AM

Excellent!  Thanks, Mate.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Cradle
Post by: redbarber on October 23, 2011, 07:02:22 AM

I use a small Pelican clear box to hold my phone.  I painted the inside black everywhere except the cover where the phone shows through.  It has a silicone "bed" just the right size for my phone, which protects it from shock, and it's completely waterproof. 

Haven't done it yet, but I plan to run a charging cord through the back, and seal up around it with RTV.  In my case, the phone is just a phone, I don't use it for navigation, so the battery usually lasts for most rides. 

I am on call 7x24, and when the phone rings, I need to answer it if it's one of my technicians, or my boss.  So it's important for me to see my screen so I can see who's calling me.  It's mounted on a ram mount attached to my front brake lever clamp.  Sorry, I don't have any pics handy.

Title: Re: Cell Phone Cradle
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on October 23, 2011, 07:50:33 AM

I have a Techmount that I mounted a universal phone holder to.  There is a mounting plate that screws to the Techmount and it is very secure.

http://www.bracketron.com/products/mobile-grip-it-universal-holder (http://www.bracketron.com/products/mobile-grip-it-universal-holder)

Title: Re: Cell Phone Cradle
Post by: 556ALPHA on October 23, 2011, 08:17:50 AM

Quote from: Conrad on October 23, 2011, 06:40:53 AM

Go here and put in the details for your application.

http://www.ram-mount.com/products/motorcycles.htm (http://www.ram-mount.com/products/motorcycles.htm)

PLUS this holder for the phone:

http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/SLIPGRIP-RAM-MOUNT-HTC-SENSATION-4G-PHONE-To-Be-Used-While-No-Case-On_p_99663.html (http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/SLIPGRIP-RAM-MOUNT-HTC-SENSATION-4G-PHONE-To-Be-Used-While-No-Case-On_p_99663.html)