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Phone mount or dedicated GPS on clip-ons?

cbrcity Community starter · Jun 17, 2026 · 213 views

cbrcity Community starter

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CT Since 2026 5 posts

Rides a 2018 Honda CBR1000RR

Jun 17, 2026

I only need navigation a few times a month. Concerned about camera stabilization damage and clutter around the steering damper. What has stayed readable and secure?

Street miles, track lessons.

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curbandcamber Community starter

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WI Since 2026 2 posts

Rides a 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6

4w ago

A vibration-isolated stem mount has been fine for two years, but I still use an older phone on long trips instead of risking my primary camera.

Smooth is fast enough.

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tirewhisperer Community starter

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CA Since 2026 5 posts

Rides a 2022 BMW S 1000 RR

4w ago

Audio prompts cover almost everything for me. The phone stays zipped away and I stop if the route becomes confusing.

Street miles, track lessons.

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cliponchronicles Community starter

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GA Since 2026 4 posts

Rides a 2023 Aprilia Tuono 660

4w ago

Check full lock both directions with the suspension compressed before trusting a mount. Clearance in the garage can disappear on the road.

Ride your own pace.

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