My New GPS Setup

thisisbenji · October 2nd, 2014, 04:41 PM

Not sure if I'm posting this in the correct area or not, oh well.

Anyways after getting lost countless times I decided it was time to get a GPS rigged up.

I went with Battery Tender for my USB charging solution and Rokform for my mounting solution.

I have to say these are top quality products. Not only is the Rokform case an awesome mounting solution, but it's a very good case in its own right. I would say it's on par with the Otterbox cases.

The Rokform case is made in the USA and comes in plastic and aluminum versions. The case offers many accessories from mounts to bottles openers. On the back there is a magnet embedded in the case. You can just slap it onto your fridge or what ever.

The handlebar mount has a magnet in the middle in addition to the RMS mount. It makes for a super secure attachment. I use a similar setup mountain biking and have never had any issues.

Really the only downside I see is this setup wouldn't do well in the rain. Although they do include a bag to put over the phone, but I'm skeptical.

NevadaWolf · October 2nd, 2014, 04:58 PM

Not bad!

Desmoluci · October 2nd, 2014, 05:58 PM

Looks good. The setups I'm used to seeing are big and clunky.
GPS is great, but too distracting for me. I keep it in my tankbag and use it when I stop. Still carry maps, too.

thisisbenji · October 2nd, 2014, 06:04 PM

I tend to lead a few guys when I ride so GPS is a must. No one likes doing multiple uturns because I missed our turn.

m

The good old map and tank bag works pretty well when riding solo though.

NevadaWolf · October 2nd, 2014, 06:19 PM

I like having a GPS when I need to know when/where the next gas stop is.

One of the good things about having a phone there is being able to also load a weather app so you can see what is ahead of you if you are riding far. It's a handy place to have available data.

Sirref · October 2nd, 2014, 06:29 PM

very nice

I think I'll be copying this almost exactly. My phone contract ends this winter and I feel it's time for an iPhone. I was originally thinking of getting a tankbag but I like this idea more because of the usb charger.

Sirref · October 2nd, 2014, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thisisbenji

I tend to lead a few guys when I ride so GPS is a must. No one likes doing multiple uturns because I missed our turn.

m

This is the very reason that the idea of leading a group ride scares me a bit without a gps to know for sure where I'm going.

Getting lost and taking way too long to get somewhere on my own is fine with me though, more sights to see

thisisbenji · October 3rd, 2014, 09:09 AM

Completely agree, when I ride by myself I just pick random roads and have a good time. When I ride in a group I like to know exactly where I'm going.

Qomomoko · October 3rd, 2014, 09:26 AM

looks great.. the mount pricing is a little scary but usually .. usually.. paying more is better quality.

thisisbenji · October 3rd, 2014, 09:45 AM

Cheap this solution is not, but it is a quality product. The mounts are very nice. Additionally it's made in the USA which is a selling point for me.

I had originally bought into the system for my bicycle. They offer a very similar mount that allows for attachment in place of a stem cap.

October 2nd, 2014, 04:41 PM	#1
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	My New GPS Setup (Rokform) Not sure if I'm posting this in the correct area or not, oh well. Anyways after getting lost countless times I decided it was time to get a GPS rigged up. I went with Battery Tender for my USB charging solution and Rokform for my mounting solution. I have to say these are top quality products. Not only is the Rokform case an awesome mounting solution, but it's a very good case in its own right. I would say it's on par with the Otterbox cases. The Rokform case is made in the USA and comes in plastic and aluminum versions. The case offers many accessories from mounts to bottles openers. On the back there is a magnet embedded in the case. You can just slap it onto your fridge or what ever. The handlebar mount has a magnet in the middle in addition to the RMS mount. It makes for a super secure attachment. I use a similar setup mountain biking and have never had any issues. Really the only downside I see is this setup wouldn't do well in the rain. Although they do include a bag to put over the phone, but I'm skeptical. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike Last futzed with by thisisbenji; October 3rd, 2014 at 08:59 AM.

October 2nd, 2014, 04:58 PM	#2
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	Not bad! __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

October 2nd, 2014, 05:58 PM	#3
Desmoluci Threadkiller Name: Mick Location: Monongahela, Pa. Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Yellow '04 stocker, '89 FJ1200, '87 Ducati Paso, '71 Yamaha XS1b, '99 KLR650, '81 FXE 80, '97 KTM 200EXC , etc Posts: 430	Looks good. The setups I'm used to seeing are big and clunky. GPS is great, but too distracting for me. I keep it in my tankbag and use it when I stop. Still carry maps, too. __________________________________________________ Advantages are taken, not handed out. MSF 138637

October 2nd, 2014, 06:04 PM	#4
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	I tend to lead a few guys when I ride so GPS is a must. No one likes doing multiple uturns because I missed our turn. m The good old map and tank bag works pretty well when riding solo though. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

October 2nd, 2014, 06:19 PM	#5
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I like having a GPS when I need to know when/where the next gas stop is. One of the good things about having a phone there is being able to also load a weather app so you can see what is ahead of you if you are riding far. It's a handy place to have available data. __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

October 2nd, 2014, 06:29 PM	#6
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	very nice I think I'll be copying this almost exactly. My phone contract ends this winter and I feel it's time for an iPhone. I was originally thinking of getting a tankbag but I like this idea more because of the usb charger. __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

October 3rd, 2014, 09:09 AM	#8
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Completely agree, when I ride by myself I just pick random roads and have a good time. When I ride in a group I like to know exactly where I'm going. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

October 3rd, 2014, 09:26 AM	#9
Qomomoko ninjette.org guru Name: Luis Location: Miami Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1995 Ninja 250, 2005 R6, 2002 Ducati Monster S4 Posts: 250	looks great.. the mount pricing is a little scary but usually .. usually.. paying more is better quality.

October 3rd, 2014, 09:45 AM	#10
thisisbenji ninjette.org sage Name: Benji Location: Wadsworth, IL Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Sold), 2009 FZ6, 2015 Honda Grom Posts: 898	Cheap this solution is not, but it is a quality product. The mounts are very nice. Additionally it's made in the USA which is a selling point for me. I had originally bought into the system for my bicycle. They offer a very similar mount that allows for attachment in place of a stem cap. __________________________________________________ My Old Bike My New Bike

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