| Author | Message | ||
     Wreaster27 |
I'm going to be doing some long road trips on my m2 this summer.. and I was thinking about getting a mount for my phone and an outlet for a charger so I can use GPS if needed. Anybody already done this?.. I'm just curious to know how you did it! Thanks | ||
| Jrman |
Yes, I did it last summer. I bought a 12v cigarette socket kit with inline fuse going directly to the batter. Mounted on the bars next to the brake. This might even be the same company here; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Cigarette-Lighter-12-V-Socket-Outlet-Plug-Handlebar-Mount-60-Loom-/111035997878?pt=US_12_Volt_Portable_Car_Appliances&hash=item19da42deb6 Worked very well. I actually got a water resistant case like this; http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-SATNAV-Waterproof-GPS-Case-with-Cycle-Mount-Holder-for-Motorcycle-Bike-/230900425504?pt=GPS_Holders_Mounts&hash=item35c2bce320 to hold my car GPS because I'm too cheap to get a good motorbike one. The mount was not quite right to I adapted it to a Ram Mount like this (but much cheaper); http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAM-Short-Arm-Motorcycle-Handlebar-Mount-RAM-B-149ZAU-/400216989146?pt=GPS_Holders_Mounts&hash=item5d2eca9dda  | ||
| Jrman |
I preferred the cigarette adaptor since it allows me to charge all manner of devices and/or heated vest etc etc. I was actually thinking to add a second one near the rear so I can charge things in my tail bag / phone / ipod / camera charges. I hate using a tank bag, but that would work as well with a mount up front of course. Good luck. | ||
| Wreaster27 |
That's exactly what I was looking for. ordering them now, Thank you very much! | ||
| Jrman |
No worries and glad to help. You won't regret it. I love how the GPS gives the confidence to go off the beaten path and taking the long way to a point of interest without fear of getting lost. My GPS also shows where I can get fuel and so forth - obviously not foolproof but sure goes a long way to peace of mind and finding roads not necessarily well travelled! Cheesr, Sean |
