Phone Hack

I’m not the handiest guy in the world, more of a hack, which is why I prefer my motorcycle modifications to be off-the-shelf whenever possible.  Unfortunately, my recent experience adding an iPhone to my rally resources is more typical than not.

• I  want a smart phone
• Brother Daryl has an iPhone with Lifeproof case he really likes
• Lifeproof has a slick GoPro mount system that I really like
• By the time I get around to purchasing the phone and case, Lifeproof doesn’t offer the GoPro mount any longer
• The Lifeproof handlebar mount won’t fit the FJR because I don’t have tubular handle bars
• RAM doesn’t make a dedicated mount for Lifeproof cases
• I don’t like or trust the non-locking, universal mount from RAM
• I buy the Lifeproof locking belt clip and hack it up with a RAM ball mount

Actually, things went better that I expected.  I think I'll have a secure mount when all is said and done.  I haven’t decided where the iPhone is going to be mounted.  I'm strongly considering putting it in between the handle bars as dash space is getting slim.   More to follow.