Removing this tape without damaging the plastic is possible but tricky. I'd be less worried about "ruining the resale value" than losing a thousand-dollar phone, so I'd put bolts through the 4 mounting holes.Thanks. Don’t intend to glue or drill. Just wondering if the 3M extreme double sided tape will hold up.
1) I wouldn't trust it.Thanks. Don’t intend to glue or drill. Just wondering if the 3M extreme double sided tape will hold up.
Thanks for the very comprehensive reply! Leaning towards abandoning the 3M approach.1) I wouldn't trust it.
I think that each half of the variants of 3M's Dual Lock (https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/dual-lock-reclosable-fasteners-us/) fasteners (which are issued here with an EZ-Pass, for instance) would stick okay to each other, but I would worry that the adhesive-to-bike plastic would hold up (even with thoroughly cleaning the bike's surface with alcohol). I certainly wouldn't trust my $1,000+ phone to one; OTOH, if you'll be using some mostly obsolete, superseded, phone for, say, a GPS or a music player, then that would take some of the worry out.
2) Another RAM possibility:
In addition to what @rongrimes posted regarding his use of the RAM mirror-stem mount, you might be interested in the RAM ball I added to my C 400 GT: https://rammount.com/products/RAM-B-252U
I put this inboard of the left bar-end weight, no drilling, no cutting, etc., needed:
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I'm not very familiar with the CE-04, but I'm guessing that they have screw-on bar ends of some sort, correct?
And I realize that there's a certain potential advantage of your system, in terms of a center position, but you shouldn't be looking at a phone that much, anyway.
3) Be careful of vibrations for some phones:
If we are talking about an expensive iPhone here (and perhaps some other brands, but I don't follow them), you might want to be careful about vibrations.
I'm guessing that the CE-04, being non-ICE and all, is probably pretty smooth. OTOH, I've read some posts on the forum here about intrusive vibrations on them, at least under certain conditions.
So, with that said, here's a summary on the Apple issue from a year ago, in RideApart:
Apple Warns Riders Not To Mount iPhones On Their Motorcycles
Apple issued a warning to iPhone users who ride motorcycles, advising that some motorbike vibrations can possibly damage certain iPhones if mounted on bikes.www.rideapart.com
And here's Apple's actual note:
Exposure to vibrations, like those generated by high-powered motorcycle engines, might impact iPhone cameras - Apple Support
Exposing your iPhone to high amplitude vibrations within certain frequency ranges, specifically those generated by high-power motorcycle engines, can degrade the performance of the camera system.support.apple.com
Even though I only use my phone for a GPS on my bikes once or twice a year (I don't mind getting lost, during my day trips, but sometimes I visit someone with a very rural address), after I read those articles I promptly upgraded my mount. That is, I already had a Hondo Garage Perfect Squeeze (https://hondogarage.com/collections/phone-mounting-systems-motorcycle), so I then ordered their vibration dampener (which, unfortunately, is fairly bulky).
If I were starting from scratch, I'd probably order a system from Quad Lock (https://www.quadlockcase.com/collections/shop-motorcycle). They have a more compact setup, including their more integrated optional vibration dampener. The downside of their systems -- which, to me, look very convenient and very well made -- is that you have to use one of their cases for your phone, which might be something someone like me does not want to do. (I like my current case, which has room for my license and a credit card, and the whole shebang can be securely mounted in a Perfect Squeeze.)
Another possibility is a setup from Peak Design (https://www.peakdesign.com/collections/mobile#addon-sub). I'm not very familiar with their products, but one of them got a favorable review in Motorcycle.com, as I recall, and their systems have a vibration dampener.
Those are the only three outfits that I'm aware that have specific anti-vibration motorcycle mounts, and I try to keep up with the subject.
In any case, good luck with your project.
Ram makes a mount that screws on to the brake reservoir in place of the cover I have used for my iPhone on the c650 2013 for years.Thanks for the very comprehensive reply! Leaning towards abandoning the 3M approach.
I’m not very excited about the onboard navigation system: (1) I find it difficult to navigate with the wheel and menus, (2) I don’t like the wifi approach to the connection between phone and bike, (3) I find the voice directions annoying and (4) I think Google/Waze offer much better guidance tan TomTom.Just a question as a noob. Why not use the nav on the tft screen?
Makes sense.I’m not very excited about the onboard navigation system: (1) I find it difficult to navigate with the wheel and menus, (2) I don’t like the wifi approach to the connection between phone and bike, (3) I find the voice directions annoying and (4) I think Google/Waze offer much better guidance tan TomTom.
I have also used the brake reservoir mount on my C650 for years. I mounted mine on top of the stock reservoir instead of replacing the stock part, as I was not confident about the fluid seal.Ram makes a mount that screws on to the brake reservoir in place of the cover I have used for my iPhone on the c650 2013 for years.
Hey guys anyone have a Ram part number for the resivioir tank.Ram makes a mount that screws on to the brake reservoir in place of the cover I have used for my iPhone on the c650 2013 for years.
I think Tortise (post #7 here) meant "on top of" instead of "in place of." Once upon a time, a company called Motorcycle Larry (now defunct, after the owner died a few years ago) made actual REPLACEMENT reservoir covers, with options for one or two RAM balls off to the side, for a few different bikes. I bought some of these when I had two Burgman 650s.Hey guys anyone have a Ram part number for the resivioir tank.
Mike
I just purchased the SP connect for my RT and CE04…Ok thanks I’ll check it out. On one of my bikes you could not install the holder since the top was rounded so you had to use the spacers to keep the center from touching. I noticed the CE brake cover also has a rounded top.
Mike
I see that SP Connect lists two mirror mounts for motorcycles:I just purchased the SP connect for my RT and CE04…
it’s absolutely amazing on the CE04. I purchased the unit that goes on the mirror. Left side.
I will send a photo later
SP CONNECT
I purchased 2 of the mounts. The anti vibration along with self charging for my 1250RTSP connect is what my BMW dealer in Escondido Ca is selling for their bikes. They actually have a display to choose from.
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