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Default [Q] Motorcycle Mount

Anyone found a good option for a motorcycle mount?

I have found a few.
One encases the whole unit in a waterproof case
Another that hold it upright on the handle bars
and the otterbox one.

Anyone have any real experience with any of the mounts available?
 
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Yeah man, what I did was I bought a sidecar, and i superglued a car mount in that.
 
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From what I have seen in some cycle online groups, RAM Mounts (google that, they'll pop up) seem to be pretty highly regarded. The are not, however, the least expensive option but they work well. It looks like they offer a sealed box and mount combo.
 
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I have the one from "slipgripcarmounts.com" works really well.
RAMS look excellent but their pricey.
 
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Thanks for the ideas!

Due to the Epic screen not working that well through gloves, I would really like to find one that would allow the keyboard to slide open while mounted. I have yet to find anything for this model though.

If I can't find anything soon I think i'll have to make one. I've already thought up a good design, i just have to figure out how to make it or convert one of the existing ones.

Hopefully something already exists and I just have yet to find it.
 
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Thanks for the ideas!
Due to the Epic screen not working that well through gloves
I understand the issue. I thought about that too but then realized I wouldn't be able to work the keyboard with my gloves on either. So I just cut off the tip of the right index finger on my riding gloves.
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I understand the issue. I thought about that too but then realized I wouldn't be able to work the keyboard with my gloves on either. So I just cut off the tip of the right index finger on my riding gloves.
So, what about when it rains? ziploc?

Fortunately I live in socal so I probably won't have to worry about that as much...just curious though
 
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So, what about when it rains? ziploc?

Fortunately I live in socal so I probably won't have to worry about that as much...just curious though
That's why I always carry duct tape.
 
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I understand the issue. I thought about that too but then realized I wouldn't be able to work the keyboard with my gloves on either. So I just cut off the tip of the right index finger on my riding gloves.
You know they make little glue on rubber tips that work for our screens. Look for iphone glove tips.
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You know they make little glue on rubber tips that work for our screens. Look for iphone glove tips.
I did not know this. Thanks!


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