Waterproof iPhone mounting on bike

[CRM]

I've been testing the aquabox the last few days riding south in all kinds of weather . Mostly its been good. A few observations:
- its easy to control the iphone through the silicone cover (with gloves off)
- hard to see the screen when you are wearing dark glasses
- keeps your phone nice and dry even in heavy rain
- hard to plug in earphones as the cable has to run through the back to be waterproof so you need to leave the headphones hanging out when not in use - not ideal. I haven't been able to find a short extension that has the 4-section plug that allows you to adjust the volume from the headphone cable so that I can leave it in the box and just plug the headphone cable in when I need it.
- the phone gets pretty hot in the box
- I put the phone in the box once with a few raindrops on it and the inside of the aquabox silicone screen fogged up immediately


So overall its pretty good... I just need to sort out how to run the earphones.

[Skiwi]

I picked up the biologic case, seems pretty good so far, it was a bit unnerving at first as the first tweak was to cut into the silicone shell to run the power cable.

I don't want to cut another hole so I'm exploring options for Bluetooth mic speaker combo that will fit in a helmet and doesn't require me to sell my first born daughter to pay for it.

My intention is to use the iPhone as the only gadget I need for GPS, Route recording, intercom, music, phone, camera, maintenance reminders, fuel economy recording and any thing else bike related I can think of.

So far apps I use are:
Navfree
Honda assistant
Ktm assistant
Suzuki assistant
Walkie Talkie

Any other recommendations ?

[hornetakl]

Just bought a similar one, don't think much of the mounting bracket at this stage, but will try it out on a decent ride before passing final judgement, they do have a stronger one available. Can't use it with gloves DOH!

http://www.fastbikegear.co.nz/index....oducts_id=1005

I used this mount with my iphone 4s and lost it on the motorway... not recomended at all.

[munster]

I used this mount with my iphone 4s and lost it on the motorway... not recomended at all.

Mine has stayed put, no issues at all. As flimsy as the mount looks, it has worked for me.

[Skiwi]

I used this mount with my iphone 4s and lost it on the motorway... not recomended at all.

Out of interest......

Was this mounted in the center or off to one side of your handlebars?
Mines center mounted and I can't figure out any way I could lose it short of a very violent direct shock or parts fatigue.

[hornetakl]

Out of interest......

Was this mounted in the center or off to one side of your handlebars?
Mines center mounted and I can't figure out any way I could lose it short of a very violent direct shock or parts fatigue.

Off to one side. My bike doesnt have a wind shield so that probably didnt help.

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[stevensaaron]

Well I have a Lifeproof Case on my iPhone 5, and I have bought a bike mount and it fits onto the bar of my Motorbike, nicely, and the bonus of having the life proof case if that it's fully waterproof, and all you do is just slot it into the holder, now to set up the bike with a USB port for charging, but other than that, it works pretty good, and will fit practically any handle bar... http://www.lifeproof.com/en/iphone-5-fre/

http://www.lifeproof.com/en/iphone-5-fre/accessories/

[Icemaestro]

I have a lifeproof case and bike mount also..great as you don't have to fiddle round getting the phone out of its day to day cover and then into the bike mounted cover etc etc...it just slots in and away you go

[MrItalian]

How much did you guys spent on lifeproof case?

[Rhubarb]

I don't understand subjecting a $1000 gadget to the rigours or being mounted on a motorcycle when you can buy a cheap gps for $80?

You can keep the phone in your pocket for music.

+1

Trade Me 5" GPS ($62 with mounting bracket)

A tight fit plastic bag to put the GPS in ($3 for 100 at Officemax with the press together seal)

The touch screen works perfectly through the plastic bag.
The GPS still clips into its mount with the plastic bag on.
It seals okay around the power cable but you could put a little tape on if you think it's required (mine has never needed it)

6000+ km in all types of weather (including a few West Coast downpours) and it's still working perfectly.

[MrItalian]

+1

Trade Me 5" GPS ($62 with mounting bracket)

A tight fit plastic bag to put the GPS in ($3 for 100 at Officemax with the press together seal)

The touch screen works perfectly through the plastic bag.
The GPS still clips into its mount with the plastic bag on.
It seals okay around the power cable but you could put a little tape on if you think it's required (mine has never needed it)

6000+ km in all types of weather (including a few West Coast downpours) and it's still working perfectly.

Good advise ^^ or you cold simply buy one of these puppy for $39 ( including gst and free shipping ) from Mightape and strap it around left hand fore arm:

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/S...Black/21639660

[Icemaestro]

65$ from memory on sale from the cheapest place on pricespy. A couple of trademe sellers were doing very good fakes - if the silent button doesn't work properly, it's fake. The bike mount I got off trademe for 1$ - damaged box!


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[Razaghul]

Good advise ^^ or you cold simply buy one of these puppy for $39 ( including gst and free shipping ) from Mightape and strap it around left hand fore arm:

http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/S...Black/21639660

65$ from memory on sale from the cheapest place on pricespy. A couple of trademe sellers were doing very good fakes - if the silent button doesn't work properly, it's fake. The bike mount I got off trademe for 1$ - damaged box!


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Good stuff guys.

[stevensaaron]

How much did you guys spent on lifeproof case?

well I bought the Lifeproof case from Dick Smih, it cost $89
and the bike mount cost about $30-40 i think.

It's really good, the Lifeproof case is probably the best case around, it's light, waterproof (It actually is...i've actully used it videoing while snorkling), It can handle knocks and drops, It is as the name suggest, it's Lifeproof.

[Waihou Thumper]

well I bought the Lifeproof case from Dick Smih, it cost $89
and the bike mount cost about $30-40 i think.

It's really good, the Lifeproof case is probably the best case around, it's light, waterproof (It actually is...i've actully used it videoing while snorkling), It can handle knocks and drops, It is as the name suggest, it's Lifeproof.

Put the phone in a safe place and use it when needed..... Get a GPS guys....Cheaper in the long run by the time you have added all the attachments, surely?