GPS - a good SF solution??? - Ducati.ms

2räder · May 30th, 2012, 12:06 pm

I am curious about finding a nice, low profile GPS mount that will fit the SF848. I did find another thread in which someone had made a mount; other than that, I've seen the Ram mounts (big n ugly). does anyone have an idea or experience with a mount that is a good fit for the SF and doesn't look like shit? is that a possible request???

defrang · May 30th, 2012, 1:44 pm

Adaptiv makes an excellent mount for radar detector, phone, gps, etc. See prior post:

http://www.ducati.ms/forums/138-streetfighter/130487-adaptiv-tpx-v2-0-radar-detector.html#post1285210

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Jonny DeWog · May 30th, 2012, 3:25 pm

Use your iPhone.....there are loads of cheap GPS apps and the waterproof cases are available through ebay:

iPhone 4 Tough Waterproof Case With Pro Motorcycle Handle Bar Mount - YouTube

CHIEFBATLAX · May 30th, 2012, 6:34 pm

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Originally Posted by 2räder

I am curious about finding a nice, low profile GPS mount that will fit the SF848. I did find another thread in which someone had made a mount; other than that, I've seen the Ram mounts (big n ugly). does anyone have an idea or experience with a mount that is a good fit for the SF and doesn't look like shit? is that a possible request???

Ive got a ram mount. i get alot of compliments on it with my iphone, more than the bike

when im not using the cradle i take it off then its just a small black ball, even that can easily be taken off in a about a minute. it will take you longer to get the tools out of the tool box

I wish i had pick of the hole set up but im usually using the phone by then. I don't think you will find anything to sturdy that isn't well built.

CHIEFBATLAX · May 30th, 2012, 6:39 pm

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Originally Posted by Jonny DeWog

Use your iPhone.....there are loads of cheap GPS apps and the waterproof cases are available through ebay:

iPhone 4 Tough Waterproof Case With Pro Motorcycle Handle Bar Mount - YouTube

unrelated to motos but thanks Johnny, at the end of the video i noticed the water proof holder in the bottom right corner. ive seriously been looking for a nice water proof iphone case for years. ive bought a couple cheep ones off ebay but had to take the phone out to take pics. this one will be perfect for the fishing season

Gilly · May 30th, 2012, 9:45 pm

I had the ram mount for gps or smartycam and datalogger. If I find a pic I'll post a link. Use the short ram mount and it looks fine.
The ram mount gave the best image stabilization which is paramount to viewing a gps, getting good video from a gopro and getting good audio. The rubber balls isolate the units being held very well. If you look at my youtube channel you can see a few videos. GILLY'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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2räder · May 30th, 2012, 10:51 pm

thanks for the feedback everyone. I will look at the ram mounts again. the iPhone idea is also pretty cool...I really like that case/mount system.

Jonny DeWog · May 31st, 2012, 4:57 am

There's a great GPS rider app for the iPhone here in Oz that's (so far) faultless and runs off the satellites for free (no data / cell roaming charges) just like regular GPS.......for $15 app store price it has just made every $300-400 motorbike GPS system redundant.

Those waterproof cases are just what we bikers needed; touch screen still works and they come with a hard-wired disconnect to power you iPhone straight off the bike's battery.

morvegil · May 31st, 2012, 11:05 am

Id use a GoPro handlebar mount. its small and slim, you can just stick the adapter to the back of your GPS and click onto the handle bar mount.

2räder · May 31st, 2012, 2:14 pm

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Originally Posted by Jonny DeWog

There's a great GPS rider app for the iPhone here in Oz that's (so far) faultless and runs off the satellites for free (no data / cell roaming charges) just like regular GPS.......for $15 app store price it has just made every $300-400 motorbike GPS system redundant.

Those waterproof cases are just what we bikers needed; touch screen still works and they come with a hard-wired disconnect to power you iPhone straight off the bike's battery.

what's the name of the app?