UberXY Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Looking for experience based advice on a secure iPhone holder for an iPhone 8 Plus. Have one inch ball mounted to my R65 handlebar. thanks! steve Link to comment
Rougarou Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Holds the 8plus fine and I've bounced it around a bit. I don't use the rubberband thingy. It will tilt on you a bit, so you have to get it adjusted so the tilt will tilt the way you want it seen. Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I had my iPhone 8 fall out of the Ram X Grip on a couple of occasions on rough roads. I switched to a Quad-Lock system and really like it. It does require a special case that has the mounting feature integrated into it. https://www.quadlockcase.com/ Link to comment
UberXY Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Thanks. I was previously leaning towards the Xgrip but the quad warrants some looking into. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I have used the Ram x for 50k+ miles and never have my phone fall out - usually with the rubber retainer but not always. Recently I was gifted a Perfect Squeeze and I like it MUCH better. It feels more secure, it’s made in the USA by a small business run by an. ADV inmate, AND you can use it one handed easily. I don’t have a phone as large as yours but I have seen posts on ADV where others have mounted 8+s and other larger phones no problem. They have a built in wireless charger now as well but it does not support fast charging for iPhones, so I’m waiting for version 2.0 of the charger to release (it will be able to swap into existing mounts apparently). Perfect Squeeze <— link Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 If you decide to go with the Perfect Squeeze, PM me as I have a brand new one that I purchased right before I learned of the Quad Mount and I never used it. Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 +1 on the Perfect Squeeze, which you can find on the ADV Rider vendors forum, or HONDO GARAGE Or best of all, hit Ken up for a friends & family discount! Link to comment
Rougarou Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 hours ago, szurszewski said: I have used the Ram x for 50k+ miles and never have my phone fall out - usually with the rubber retainer but not always. Recently I was gifted a Perfect Squeeze and I like it MUCH better. It feels more secure, it’s made in the USA by a small business run by an. ADV inmate, AND you can use it one handed easily. I don’t have a phone as large as yours but I have seen posts on ADV where others have mounted 8+s and other larger phones no problem. They have a built in wireless charger now as well but it does not support fast charging for iPhones, so I’m waiting for version 2.0 of the charger to release (it will be able to swap into existing mounts apparently). Perfect Squeeze <— link Ouch,......I don't need to clamp my phone to the bike for that much Link to comment
RogerC60 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I've had very good success with this combination (been using it for almost 10000 miles): RetiCAM Smartphone Tripod Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P4VAHAI Ram Mount 1-Inch Tough-Ball with 1/4-20 x 0.25 Male Threaded Post: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AHCUNG2 I did add a split lock washer on the knob end of the threaded screw that clamps down on the phone. Rock solid and no worries at all that my phone is going to fall out. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Living the Dream said: Ouch,......I don't need to clamp my phone to the bike for that much It’s not cheap, sure, but it’s not crazy expensive and it does work very very well. Unlike the method above with the tripod clamp, there is nothing to adjust or move or anything once you have the perfect squeeze set for your phone - you just put the phone it, or take the phone out - no slides, no screws, no springs (ram x), no buttons. As I said, I was gifted one, but I had been considering a purchase for some time, and I’d be just as happy with mine if I’d spent the $100 on it. I mean, how much did you spend on your phone? Mine was a Black Friday sale and it was still $650... Link to comment
Rougarou Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 1 minute ago, szurszewski said: It’s not cheap, sure, but it’s not crazy expensive and it does work very very well. Unlike the method above with the tripod clamp, there is nothing to adjust or move or anything once you have the perfect squeeze set for your phone - you just put the phone it, or take the phone out - no slides, no screws, no springs (ram x), no buttons. As I said, I was gifted one, but I had been considering a purchase for some time, and I’d be just as happy with mine if I’d spent the $100 on it. I mean, how much did you spend on your phone? Mine was a Black Friday sale and it was still $650... Nothing,....it's a company phone, I don't have a personal phone. Several years ago, I told my company that I was getting rid of my personal phone since it mostly got used for work and if they wanted to get in touch with me after hours, they needed to provide me a phone,....so now I'm on my third apple, likely get a new one next year. Unlimited everything!! And it gets used for personal stuff. The only apps are either motorcycle/travel related or my work app. I've got the Ram X placed on the bike where I know exactly how to put the phone in the X. Which means, it leans perfectly in landscape for me. Once I got it adjusted, it's been no worries and I've had it for two'ish years (previous Iphone I had a different mount), so, ......35k miles or so and it's worked fine. Link to comment
lkraus Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 3 hours ago, RogerC60 said: I've had very good success with this combination (been using it for almost 10000 miles): RetiCAM Smartphone Tripod Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P4VAHAI Ram Mount 1-Inch Tough-Ball with 1/4-20 x 0.25 Male Threaded Post: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AHCUNG2 I did add a split lock washer on the knob end of the threaded screw that clamps down on the phone. Rock solid and no worries at all that my phone is going to fall out. I use the similar Ulanzi ST-01. Designed like the RetiCAM (without the case), but some reviews suggest the metal guide rods are sturdier than the plastic rods of the RetiCAM. Either way, the split washer is essential to prevent vibrations from loosening the clamp bolt. Tighten it down snug or take the clamp off completely if you are not using it. Without tension, the bolt will vibrate out - I found mine on top of the tank about twenty miles after I saw it was missing. for Tupperware! Link to comment
RogerC60 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 7 hours ago, lkraus said: I use the similar Ulanzi ST-01. Designed like the RetiCAM (without the case), but some reviews suggest the metal guide rods are sturdier than the plastic rods of the RetiCAM. Either way, the split washer is essential to prevent vibrations from loosening the clamp bolt. Tighten it down snug or take the clamp off completely if you are not using it. Without tension, the bolt will vibrate out - I found mine on top of the tank about twenty miles after I saw it was missing. for Tupperware! Thanks, I hadn't known about the Ulanzi. The plastic rods do flex a little but that doesn't seem to affect the ability of the mount to keep the phone snug. I, too, found out the hard way about the screw loosening if it's not tightened down. One morning I kept my phone in my pocket due to likelihood of rain. While riding I heard a metallic clink sound from the road, looked at my phone clamp to discover half of it was missing. I promptly bought another one and made a mental note about tightening that screw. Link to comment
Tri750 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I've used the RAM X-Grip (std size) for several years. If you don't use a bumper or case the phone will slide around a bit to much for me. I use a bumper . The rubber retaining teather is very secure . The early models like mine didn't come with it , that's how long I've had it. i purchased it separately and it's still in my fairing pocket as I haven't needed it. (R1100RT) I bought the RAM X Grip EZ for my Airhead and am happy with it as I don't ride the Airhead as often. Link to comment
blalor Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 I have several of these RAM Quick-Grip holders: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088LL7UA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also have a couple of the X-Grips that I've never trusted enough to use. The Quick-Grip is rock solid and there's no way it can fall out. It's a little limited by the size of the case you use, but it works great with my iPhone X and a couple of different cases. Link to comment
Puckslpr Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 RAM universal... looks bulky... but it’s the same size as the phone. One handed operation. Spring clip. Holds phone very tight. Spoiler Link to comment
JR356 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 on the perfect squeeze If you are paying big bucks for a new phone these days,pay a bit extra for the best protection. JR356 Link to comment
RoadRunner Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Been using a slip grip for years. Flawless. http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Apple_c_26524.html Link to comment
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