- Hi guys,
I'm new to the crackberry (just ordered it today). My main reason for ordering this phone; besides the fact that my old one needs replacing, was that it has gps. I ride my bike often and when i need directions i write out the directions on a piece of paper and tape it to my tank. This is a p.i.t.a and I am going to take advantage of the phone and use that for my motorcycle's gps unit. I was wondering if anyone makes a secure holster for the blacberry that you could mount to a bike? I am pretty handy and have already planned out how to do it, i was just wonder if there are any prebuilt units out there. Or if anyone has done it and maybe could give me some advice or maybe i can learn from past mistakes.
thanks in advance.
's05-01-08 02:27 AMLike 0 - E-Caddy Lite Gold Wing GPS, I-Pod, Radio, PDA, MP3 Mount - Honda Goldwing Parts and Accessories
Not sure what kind of bike you have, but my Father in law uses this on his Gold wing05-01-08 08:21 AMLike 0 -
I have a honda cbr 600rr. thanks for the link but the part that attatches to the phone seems very 'bulky'05-01-08 09:45 AMLike 0 - Any reason you need to mount it? Why not just keep it in a tank or tail bag? There shouldn't be any need to touch the phone with Bluetooth.
Just be careful though as studies have shown that just having a conversation even on a hands free phone is distracting enough. You really need to concentrate on a bike as most of the time it seems like everyone out there is out to kill you
My baby..
05-01-08 09:51 AMLike 0 - oh, i totally agree with the distraction thing. i've never listened to an ipod while riding, always wear full gear (minus leather pants), never every get on a bike even after one drink, I feel that having the gps would actually be safer then my paper direction method since i wont have to take my eyes off the road as much to read the next turn.05-01-08 10:11 AMLike 0
- Not sure about the mount. Maybe you coulld make something with a radiator clamp and bb clip. If you have a tank bag with a map holder, stick it in there. It will also stay dry. I have a magnetic tank bag that I found through either Parts Unlimited or Tucker Rocky.
I use ATT Navigator. It's free for 30 days right now. Then it is either $5/mo for 10 routes/mo or $10/mo for unlimited routes.
I just used it for the first time this weekend to get me out of a very sketchy area of Hartford. Glad I had it!05-01-08 10:23 AMLike 0 - My FIL has a case that is just for the motorcycle that has that huge clip attached to it that he takes off for every day use. And yes, it is huge.05-01-08 10:31 AMLike 0
- I have to agree with rstaff and rbrais on this one, I think a tank bag with map pocket would be best. I Ride a Goldwing so I can slip mine in either the trunk or fairing pocket. I dont need it for gps though. If it was in a map pocket, I would think you would still be able to see it if you needed to but also protect it more in the event you got caught in weather.
I think it you would also be able to "tuck" your extra headphone cord down inside the map pocket as well
Just my .02C05-01-08 10:32 AMLike 0 - Or you could do what me and my hubby did, and buy a goldwing with the gps integrated. She talks right into our helmets ;-)05-01-08 10:35 AMLike 0
-
This was my Wing...
05-01-08 10:57 AMLike 0 - Tank bag is a great idea. i was looking for maybe a more elegant solution but that seems to have a lot of versatility... and i guess k.i.s.s. is always a good plan. I've never used a tank bag though and i often ride crouched down low. I wonder if that'll get in the way of how i ride. I guess it's an easy enough thing to test out.
hmm... goldwing is a far cry from the style of bike i ride :-) maybe one day they'll have gps integrated into the cbr rr's :-)05-01-08 10:59 AMLike 0 - For a sport bike I would go with something like Bagster. It is a two part system which includes a cover to protect the tank and then a bag attaches to the cover. Traditional strap or magnetic tank bags tend to scratch your tank. You can generally find Bagster stuff on eBay.
Here is a link to their site.
Bagster05-01-08 11:16 AMLike 0 - Rstaaf Nice 1500 I do like the looks of them but still prefer the look of the 1200.
Scott FX I agree, take a look at the bagster set-up. you may like the way it looks. For years, my wife rode a ninja 636 or 637 cant remeber now. Anyway, she enjoyed that set up and she had no problem crouching down with the bag on the tank05-01-08 01:12 PMLike 0 - A word of warning, I have an 8800 with AT&T maps as well. The GPS does not output the voice commands through a Bluetooth hands free profile or through the included earbud connected directly to the phone.
I have the same idea you have but have not had much luck thus far. I honestly don't know about a bluetooth headset though. I don't have one to try. If anyone here does, I would be interested to know if the GPS can be heard through it or if it still only outputs through the speaker.06-07-08 12:15 AMLike 0 - Ok you people dont get it!!! he rides a sport bike tank bags are great for your old maps when your puttin along at 70. I have a 07 750 gsxr ride in Fl and have a hp ipaq rx5915 mounted to the tripple tree that plays mp3s has tom tom, windows mobile, touch screen , wirless 802.11G so I can stop and use it on the internet if I want. It makes more sense to put it where you can see it and I dont use a bluetooth ear peice I would rather be on the wire. found it hard to get on with a helmet. Now I am on a quest for the right holder for the unit and will incorporate it on the tripple tree as well. I used the holder from ipac to a swivel mount then alltread thru the tripple tree works fine. I have no problem listing to music and doing sweepers at triple digits but I guess thats me. I am with you on the not drinking! Got to have my music!!!. simple solution to rain take it off put it in a zip lock bag.I searched ram mounts and several companys but havent seen what I want yet . I dont care for the OS on the blackberry. the ipaq rx5915 tom tom has far superior navigation to my verizon gps.
Last edited by Gixxerfix; 06-27-08 at 09:04 PM.
06-16-08 06:43 PMLike 0 - I just completed putting on both the blackberry and hp ipac your will be simple go to techmount buy a mini stem mount for you bike.then go to (arkon resorces Inc).and find the wind shield mount cradle , part number bb215. the cradle is removable drill you plate and use screws to attach it to the plate with this mount you will need to buy a case protector for the phone so it fits the cradle correctly. then its just a simple matter of loosen the screws remove the mount put it on you wind shield of car or truck. I switch back and forth.Then wait untill next month when the xbi bluetooth chatterbox comes out for the full face helmet and you are done .If you did want a waterproof box for the people in rainy states go to ram mounts they make a waterproof box.Hope that helps you out. Just tested mine and i like it . the gps on my phone using vz navigator is way to hard to manipulate. tom tom is way better.
Last edited by Gixxerfix; 06-27-08 at 09:02 PM.
06-27-08 06:23 PMLike 0 - BEHOLD!! We interrupt this thread for a truly useful post...
Get this for power:
Hardwire Barewire Power Cord for Blackberry
http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/mfx5v-b-blackberry.htm
And this for mount:
Motorcycle / Bike Handlebar Mount and CUSTOM Cradle for Blackberry Storm Bold 8800 8820 8830 Curve 8300 8310 8320 8330
http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/bb227-8800.htm
You're welcome.01-01-09 03:46 PMLike 0
- Forum
- BlackBerry OS Phone Forums
- More for your BBOS Phone!
motorcycle mount for blackberry curve?
LINK TO POST COPIED TO CLIPBOARD