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--- app:faq:mount_smartphone [2017/10/15 06:42] – admin
+++ app:faq:mount_smartphone [2018/04/12 03:13] – admin
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   * Do you have an audio link as well?
   * Do you want to charge your phone while riding (recommended)?
+Here are two different mounts I use on my bikes. One is a dual sports bike (Suzuki DR), the other is a sport touring bike (BMW R1100S). Both have different handle bars and are mounted differently.
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 ===== Waterproof or not? =====
-There are two types or smartphone mounts, either your smartphone is in a waterproof case, it is only held by a grip mechanism. The benefit of the waterproof case is that your phone is protected from water and dirt. On the other hand they might make it harder to read the screen and during a hot summer day smartphones tend to overheat. A smartphone that overheats can behave anywhere from funny to frustrating. My smartphone's GPS sensor turns wild when overheating and puts me anywhere on the map except for my actual position. Other smartphones might simply reboot, which could mean a forced stop. In addition the waterproof mounts tend to be a bit more expensive. If you buy a waterproof mount, check if there is an option to insert your charging cable into the case.
+There are two types or smartphone mounts, either your smartphone is in a waterproof case, it is only held by a grip mechanism. The benefit of the waterproof case is that your phone is protected from water and dirt. On the other hand they might make it harder to read the screen and during a hot summer day smartphones tend to overheat. A smartphone that overheats can behave anywhere from funny to frustrating. My smartphone's GPS sensor turns wild when overheating and puts me anywhere on the map except for my actual position. If you buy a waterproof mount, check if there is an option to insert your charging cable into the case.
 You will find a good overview of different motorcycle mounts on <html><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_16?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=motorcycle+phone+mount&amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amotorcycle+phone+mount&_encoding=UTF8&tag=kurviger02-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=869e824e02fb69448379e1d1ffef227b&camp=1789&creative=9325">Amazon</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=kurviger02-20&l=ur2&o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></html>.
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 ===== I don't have space on my handlebar or don't want to mount the phone there =====
-No worries, you can always put your phone in a <html><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=tank+bag&amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atank+bag&_encoding=UTF8&tag=kurviger02-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f48d0f590ac13930dfa4e286aad4b10b&camp=1789&creative=9325">tank bag</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=kurviger02-20&l=ur2&o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></html>. However, you should consider that you usually have to look further down to see the phone there. Therefore, it I recommend also having an audio link when using a tank bag, so you don't miss any turns. Enjoy your rides with Kurviger.
+No worries, you can always put your phone in a <html><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=tank+bag&amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atank+bag&_encoding=UTF8&tag=kurviger02-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f48d0f590ac13930dfa4e286aad4b10b&camp=1789&creative=9325">tank bag</a><img src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=kurviger02-20&l=ur2&o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></html>. However, you should consider that you usually have to look further down to see the phone there. Therefore, it I recommend also having an audio link when using a tank bag, so you don't miss any turns. You can also use audio only to navigate, just connect your headphones and start the navigation. Enjoy your rides with Kurviger.