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CIRO fairing mount
Question on ciro smartphone mount. I have a '16 TG and am curious if anyone has used a dremmel tool to shave off a bit of the right side inner fairing door to accommodate a charging cord to keep the phone plugged in for GPS use on the road? Comments welcome.
CAGMO
Why wouldn't you use the GPS on the bike ?Originally Posted by Cagmo
2020 TriGlide Tahitian Teal aka (Hawaiian Hussy). Avon frt & Comfortred rear tires. ProAction frt & rear susp. RZ seat. DK floorboard extension & rear axle retainer kit with EBS, HD pull -back bars. Custom Dynamics front turn signals & Vent grill. All ,HD "Edge Cut " accessories.
The GPS on the Boombox will be almost instantly out of date. When I use Waze or Google Maps they are updated frequently and also have up to date traffic information and can instantly reroute me based on that information.
I keep my iPhone plugged in so I can access Apple Car Play. No problem shutting the door to the compartment with the cable there.
I have not mounted mine yet. Did you get the mount with the built in charger?
I did this and have experienced no problems. I cut it at the bottom of the door. Been in a couple of frog choker rain storms and had no leakage whatsoever. A ziplock baggie keeps the phone dry as a bone in the desert.
2019 Wicked Red and Barracuda Silver
Patriot Guard Riders
U.S. Army ‘69-‘71
No, just the mount. I intend to run a short charging cable from the USB in the fairing box to my phone when in the ciro mount. I did not want to run a line from the battery along the gas tank to the bottom of the Ciro mount. Just my preference. Only asking what anyone else did so as not to pinch the cable in the door. Thanks. I intend to only use it on cross country backroads if necessary. Normal operating I will not use the GPS or the mount.
CAGMO
That is why I decided on mount with charger so I did not have to pinch the cable in door. Sounds like there is a solution for that. Good luck.
Quad Lock
I just ordered the Quad Lock tonight. I already had the Ram ball mount but the rubber on the Ram "X" would rub against the rubber on my phone case and especially in the Florida heat the rubber on both pieces just fell apart in no time. With the Quad Lock I was able to get their ball mount and it will fit perfectly using the existing adjustable "socket" arm that was already on the Ram mount.
https://www.quadlockcase.com/collect...cle-kit-iphone
Well, even after what I commented earlier, I ended up going with the http://www.rokform.com/products/motorcycle-perch-mount. I got my wife the pedestal mount for her car and got the universal magnet not realizing I didn't need it as the mount comes with metal discs to put on the back of her Otterbox. Then Rokform sent me a 20% off email so I ordered the mount. I primarily got it because I'm always forgetting my phone in the fairing pouch when we stop or get home. I've even left my phone in the pouch while in Walmart.So having it mounted will help me remember it.
Getting old sucks and the desire to disconnect while riding doesn't help either.
2016 Tri Glide, More DK than HD. Just shut up and ride.
Yeah I’m hoping making it visible will keep me from leaving on the bike. Be Safe BKWell, even after what I commented earlier, I ended up going with the http://www.rokform.com/products/motorcycle-perch-mount. I got my wife the pedestal mount for her car and got the universal magnet not realizing I didn't need it as the mount comes with metal discs to put on the back of her Otterbox. Then Rokform sent me a 20% off email so I ordered the mount. I primarily got it because I'm always forgetting my phone in the fairing pouch when we stop or get home. I've even left my phone in the pouch while in Walmart.
Getting old sucks and the desire to disconnect while riding doesn't help either.
What do you use for navigation and where is the screen?
My phone is either in my tour pak or glove compartment (do they still call it that) because I don't need any more distractions while riding. I am constantly forgetting my phone and a couple times for a few days. I couldn't care less since I only use it for emergencies away from home anyway. I never wanted a cell phone and only bought one a couple years ago = for emergencies only. I hate paying for something I almost never use so the best I could find was a prepaid smartphone deal from Tracfone for $120 a year with unlimited calls/texts. Cheapest I could find. My son pays over $250 per month - can you believe that? WOW!!Well, even after what I commented earlier, I ended up going with the http://www.rokform.com/products/motorcycle-perch-mount. I got my wife the pedestal mount for her car and got the universal magnet not realizing I didn't need it as the mount comes with metal discs to put on the back of her Otterbox. Then Rokform sent me a 20% off email so I ordered the mount. I primarily got it because I'm always forgetting my phone in the fairing pouch when we stop or get home. I've even left my phone in the pouch while in Walmart.
Getting old sucks and the desire to disconnect while riding doesn't help either.
You're right about getting old, but it's better than the alternative.
IBA#61162
PATRIOT GUARD
USMC
When I was working, I used the excuse that I NEEDED to see every call when it came in and be able to answer it. Retired now, and I don't need or want that capability. For the music excuse, I have downloaded about a dozen albums and individual songs (over 900) to my phone, but I just went into iTunes and added them to a flash drive and plugged it into the USB cable. I can ride for weeks and not hear the same song twice. No more excuses... works for me. And if I want something else, I can turn on the radio!
2017 TriGlide Vivid Black - DK Outlaw AC, Fullsac performance baffles, PowerVision from DK, Love Jugs Mighty Mites from Papa Zook, HD Black Reach Bars, all kinds of BLACK stuff... Hi, my name is Mark and I used to be a chromeaholic!
was - 2014 TriGlide Vivid Black - DK Custom Lift, 2" tank lift, DK Dual Cool, DK Discrete breather, Wards Parts Werks FCS, HD Reach Bars, all kinds of shiny stuff!
I use the Rokform system and it is really solid. It is more expensive but is made from billet aluminum, not obtrusive and fits the look of the bike.
2011 Tri Glide: Rinehart 4" Slip Ons, HD Road Zeppelin Seat, 1.5" Rear Lift, DK Customs VIED's, DK Customs 1.5" Deluxe Tank Lift and CDW, DK Customs Floorboard Extensions, HD Sirius/xm and CB Modules, Smoked 4" Windscreen, Love Jug Mighty Mites, DK Customs EBS with Black Catch Can
You almost described me to a "T" except the part of NEEDING to see every call.
I put all my favorite songs on flash drives. Each drive has a specific genre or artist. I know I can put thousands on 1 drive, but this way I don't have to fumble around looking for another file while I'm riding. Most days I only want to listen to a specific type of music. On Cinco de mayo I insert my mariachi music, on St. Pats day, I insert my Irish music, etc. I only record my very favorite songs - no filler like you would find on an album. I still miss my CD player, did the same with that too.
Stay safe and keep those tunes coming.
IBA#61162
PATRIOT GUARD
USMC
Law abiding biker has worked good for me. I use phone for music and GPS.
I use the RokForm mount....motorcycle-perch-mount
It does require their case though, which locks onto the mount.
2021 CVO Tri-Glide
Phone Mount
I would like to cast my vote for QuadLock. I ordered the mount, vibration dampener and the correct case cover for my iPhone. I have over 4K miles with the phone mounted and no issues on my 2021 TG. I've ridden over some of the worse, wash-board roads with it, and totally secure. I use for Google Maps and keep it plugged in for charging via the auxiliary power port. I get the turn-by-turn instructions via Bluetooth in my Cardo headphones.
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