Thank you! Ordered from one of your links yesterday, delivered today and fitted in minutes to my R1250RS thanks to your clear video. Had to use a different lead for my Samsung but all good and charging. Looking forward to getting out and testing it properly!!😊👍
Hi Ian. Thanks for watching and your comments. It is a really good cradle and have used it for the last two years without a problem until last week. The camera on my phone packed up. Phone works fine but camera not. I suspect it is a result of the phone being about 5 years old and using it on my bike, which has been in the news a lot recently. That said O have been using the phone on my bike longer than 2 years, probably for the 5 years with different cradles, the last one being the one in this video which I still love. Stay safe. Bily
Just subscribed and ordered phone holder. I purchased the nav 6 and 1st time I tried to use it the touch screen was intermittent. When I finally managed to input destination screen jumped all over the place then reverted back to home screen.So this in my opinion is way better than the Garmin Nav 6. Keep up with the channel Billy very useful information and advice
Thanks for the simple, clear video. Bought and installed the kit to my '19 BMW R1250GS. The provided cable didn't interface with my Samsung S20 but I got one that did and works like a charm 👍.
Hi Billy, found your links, thank you - first time ever for any TH-camr. Unfortunately read the dreadful Amazon reviews. On the strength of these would not consider abusing my £600 mobile phone. Many thanks.
Hi Leonard. Glad you found the link. As long as you are not riding off road the cradle is adequate. Had mine a couple of years now and never had an issue with the cradle strength. Anyway. Thanks for viewing the video. Stay safe. Billy 👍🏼
Cool product and good solution in cool or cloudy conditions. Counting on your phone for navigation can be tricky in hot sunny contains with their tendency to over heat.
Thanks for msg Darryl👍🏼 only time I have experienced phone turning off due to heat is when I have left it sitting outside on a bench or seat. Never experienced it when on my bike (yet). Rode with it during the last hot weekend we had a few weeks back. Not an issue. Ride safe 👍🏼
I have exactly the cradle, worked great until I went on a longer trip from South England to Scotland. Due to its rigidity it does transfer vibrations to the phone and the camera on my phone was knackered. I now use that phone as a permanent sat-nav/radio/podcast station. Great product but beware of your phone camera
Hi Juan. I don't but its exactly the same for removing the sat nav if you ever had one. If not, in the video I talk about locking the cradle in to place. There is bar at the back of the of the sat nav preparation that needs to be pulled out to be able to release the cradle. Its at the back on the left as you look at the nav mount. If still a prob I will do a quick video for you and send to you. Let me know. Cheers. Billy
It is a good option for the bike and phone if you don't want to spend out on a Nav 5/6 (not worth it). I put a video on a couple of days ago reference the new cradle from BMW that allows for the wheel to be used in conjunction with the Connected nav app. I get mine latest Dec 10th. Will be adding a user review shortly after that. See if its worth £188. Thanks for watching and your comments. Stay safe. Billy
That’s awesome. Can’t get me head around £600 for a sat nav that is not as good as a phone and a good app. I am away this coming weekend in Wales and trying out a new nav app. Review to follow. The Motorrad app great but like them all is lacking in something. Specifically more info on the screen in nav mode or distance to destination, time of arrival etc just like google maps does. If it had that it would be one of the best out there. 👍🏼
Hi Stan. Link to product here amzn.to/2VdSVSH Just checked the links for the different countries in the description in the video and working fine. Can you let me know which link you were clicking on as will correct it once I know.Stay safe. Billy
Hi Paul. It should do as the research on these brackets I have done all suggest they do. The first one i bought however, did not charge my phone when the cables were plugged in. Maybe it was a manufacturing issue maybe not. The one in this video is the second one I ordered. Ride safe. Cheers. Billy
Hi Jake. Sincere apologies that I have missed your message until now. It happened to me with my first one. Ordered the one in the video description and works fine for power. Good luck and policies again for missing your message. Cheers. Billy
Hi Billy…great video, and another question for you. When you set your iPhone in the cradle and connect it, can you control it (the mobile) using the bike’s multi-controller? Or do you have to use the phone in the usual way. I have the BMW connected App and have paired it with the bike if that makes any difference. Cheers Gwyn
Hey, thanks for watching and your question. As far as the multi controller is concerned, you can,t use it to control the phone in the cradle. If you had the new BMW Connected cradle (UK £188) which connects to the phone via Bluetooth you can for limited function. Using the cheap cradle you can use the multi wheel to use some functions through the TFT screen, again connected via Bluetooth, to call someone if you have a headset connected as well as a couple of other functions. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers. Billy
Hi Billy, just picked up my new to me GS at the weekend. It came with one of these cradles. Have you used it in the rain? I guess it's not suitable for phones that don't have an IP rating?
Hi Tim. Thanks for watching and your question. Yes use it in all weather. I usually have a waterproof cover on phone in bad weather like the Quadlock rain cover and that does the job. I don't have the cable charger in when very bad weather. Never had an issue. Enjoy your GS when you get it. 👍👌 Stay safe. Billy
Hi Billy. Thank you for the video. A question if I may, does the energy supply switches off as you power down the engine? Imagine, just for the sake of the discussion, that you leave your device on the cradle over night……
Hi Paulo. Thanks for watching the video and your question. In short no, the cradle will not continue to draw power from the battery when you switch off the bike. Once switched off, the battery draw to the cradle will stop after about 30 seconds. Any more questions let me know. Stay safe. Billy
I bought a cradle from BMW for my 2022 GSA. It is a BMW product and looked great, but I lost two phones on the freeway. The first one I may not have secured properly. The phone was over heating (it was 100 F). I intended to remove it from the cradle at a rest stop, but shaded it with my jacket instead. I may have forgotten to tighten the thumb screw and it flew off on the freeway. The second phone was secured as designed, but after few bumps in a construction zone on freeway, the new phone flew off too. Neither phone was recovered and my cost was over $1,000 USD. Your product is different, but I will not bet another phone on it.
Ah man so sorry to hear this Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences with the BMW phone cradle. I actually ended up not getting one as they put the price up here in the UK to £200. Definitely not worth it. Sorry to hear this cradle has cost you 4- 5 times that. Your experience helps others make informed decisions. 👍. Cheers. Billy
Nice video and well explained! Can you please tell me what is distance on holes of the unit? (Plan to use with some bracket i have so i know will it fit). Thanks!
Hi Grivzilla. Thanks for your comments on the vid! Just so I understand are you referring to the connection pins that engage with the Motorrad base for the power or any hole in the unit itself? Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Thanks for the reply, i have found it online after long search... I was referring on 4 bolt holes that mount phone cradle to bar. It is 30x38mm if anyone else wondered.... Thanks anyway man! Ride safe!
I used Google Maps, View Ranger and Gaia. Both Gaia and GM were the best for road navigation. Don’t see the point of having a separate device nowadays. 👍🏼
Billys Bike Adventures I think view ranger is fantastic now that it follows your progress while on a route! Did you use it for the off road sections of the TET?
TheKingOfTheWorld hi. No I used a Garmin Montana. for following the TET. ViewRanger must have had an update as when I was using it to the video on my channel it did not follow you so had to stop and move map manually which was a pain.
Hi Mathieu. Thanks for your question. My phone in the video is the iPhone 7 Plus. So I believe that it would fit. The spring mechanism that secures the phone in place has more when you pull it down to insert phone has space for a larger phone if need be. So yes I believe that it would fit. Let me know how you go. Ride safe 👍🏼
Hi , I have used a i phone cradle for my motorbike before the vibration broke my camera . Advice on whether. this cradle will do the same ? In the past I used a Quad lock without the vibration dampening set up .
Hi there and thanks for watching. Eventually yes this cradle will do the same. Its exactly what happened to my phone. QUadlock ok but depends on where you place it. The dampener not really that great so placement is very important. The best place i have found so far to place a mount for a phone is on the handle bar between the clamps. Seems to be very little vibration and if there is vibration it does not seem to be 'high' intensity vibrations. Cheers. Billy
Hi JH. AH that is good news. More than that, BWM are introducing wider TFT screens to include maps as a visual (GS 2021/22). Even more reason not to have a SAT NAV. Good luck. Ride safe. Billy
Aloha. Where can I get these in the USA? Will this fit my new R1250GS? After extensive search make/model phone is important. Some fit ...some do not. Some buyers had to customize the holder. Some had issues with the unit charging. Some had items rust from poor metal and others fell apart. The idea is great but manufactures are trying make them cheaply. The true test should be one year later then tell me how happy you are.
Aloha. Here you go amzn.to/3jAcGNG These were not available in the States when I did this video but having just checked again, they are. Good luck, Stay safe. Billy
Very interesting sir, thank you! My question: I own a GS 1250 2022 and want to know where I can buy this cradle for my iPhone 10. I understand it is not a BMW brand. I live in Quebec, Canada. Where is it available online? Thanks again! Marc , ride safely! 😉🏍
Hi Marc. Not available in Canada as far as I am aware. Here are two links where this is available UK and Spain. UK amzn.to/3yjA7mv ES amzn.to/3cNgQNz Hope you can get one! CHeers Billy
Hi, i usually use an ultimate addons case. this would be ideal for me though - however - what about waterproofing? Do you just rely on the phones own waterproofing? thanks
Hi Kilian. Thanks for your comment. You you can use a water proof case , just nothing too bulky. I currently have a Quadlock case with the waterproof sleeve that goes over the top. This still works for my iPhone 7plus. Cheers. Billy.
Hi Billy great to see you back doing some vids looks great , only thing I'm thinking is what about it being waterproof I'm still running my garmin monterra on my bmw but looking at alternative also , ps bike looks great same as mine 😉👍😂 Steven
Hi Steven. Thanks mate. Great to hear from you! Yes a bit of a break (too long) so good to be back doing these videos again. Waterproofness, a good question. The only issue I foresee is utilising the charging feature of the cradle. Would be risky in a proper downpour to have the usb exposed to the elements. As long as your phone has a water proof case (a slimline case at that) you’re pretty much set. I personally don’t think the expense of the BMW sat nav can be justified when this cradle is a great option. 👍🏼👍🏼
Hi B Robertson. Unfortunately not, that would be awesome if it did but BMW not advanced their technology to do this. One day perhaps.. Stay safe. Billy
I did get a wireless one from a different manufacturer but unfortunately there was not enough charge coming through to charge the phone so sent it back. Thanks for comment. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Ah that's interesting to know - didn't think about that! Yeah pretty first world ask for wireless ;) this seems like a great option.. also useful to have a spare USB hub for longer trips :)
what is the "power cable" around the back for? Doesn't it get power from the BMW cradle itself? Would be great if they made this in a wireless charging version.
Hi PMitchell106. Thanks for your question. The cable at the back is for an alternative power source. The cradle can be used without the Motorrad sat nav preparation so can plug into power elsewhere for the USB on the cradle to power up. Would be great to have a wireless charging version but I think the power draw would be too much for the battery on the bike. Ride safe. Billy
Doesn't it push down the buttons on your phone when you lock it? If you place the USB socket on the right the power on/off button presses itself against the wall of the cradle, doesn't it?
Hi John. It did when I first installed but now I have got used to putting it in the cradle, no issues at all. Works great! Thanks for your question. Stay safe. Billy
Hi Billy. I have one on my bike and it works lekker. Do you perhaps know if there is a device that will connect with the multi controller through an app? Would like to use it again.
Hi Jaco. Thanks for your question. Are you referring to the wheel controller on the left handle bar grip of the BMWs? If so then no. I have not yet heard of an app or device outside of the BMW nav that will work with this. Ride safe. Billy
Hi Vicente. Thanks for watching and you question. A cable is provided with the cradle to charge for a USB port built in to the cradle to connect to your phone to charge it. Let me know if any other questions. Cheers Billy
What am I missing, there’s no link in the video on the name of this and where to buy? Looks brilliant as I’ve just bought a 900XR which comes with the Garmin mount but I decided not to pay ridiculous cost of the sat nav
Hi Victoria. There is a link in the description. Just expand the content under the video by clicking on the small drop down arrow to the right under the video. Cheers Billy
Hi David Only for limited function with the BMW Connected Ride app. It won't work with other apps or phone functionality outside of their nav app. Thanks for watching David and hope that helps. Here's a link th-cam.com/video/MDVlfSP_byk/w-d-xo.html to their Facebook live launch that will give more information. Stay safe. Billy
Hi King Tiger. Oh yes lots of experience living in the UK. Yes they do and if your phone sticks out over them as well then thats extra cover. Of course when you have the usb plugged in they are not longer splash proof. That said I have not been out all day in rain, my experience is limited to just a couple of hours being the longest time in the rain. Cheers. Billy
Hi Mario. No reports as yet. Mount heard of any issues from those that might be using the 11 pro max. I am using 7 plus and is fine. Appreciate that the 11pro max will be a bit bigger
Hi Billy, planning to get a 18, or 29 BMW R9T..I want to use my BMW Nav6 unit .. can you get a 9T mount bracket and nav dock ? Your thoughts ? 😎👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Hi there. I have had a serach and not aware that they come with the nav prep. So i don't think they do. I would go with Quad lock mount and use phone. Just as good to be honest
Hi Lucas. Apologies, in my last message i provided the wrong information. Here is the link from where i purchased mine from. IT arrived well in advance of the date they gave. No more than 8 days. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081KCGV79/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi great review I’m trying to find the one you got for £26 Did you get the one on amazon ? It is now £89!! If that one did wireless charging it maybe worth it!
Yes they can as they come with a bracket mount for those bikes that don't have the sat nav prep. Thanks for watching and your question. Stay safe. Billy
Hi Francois. Thank for watching and your question. If your bike has the BMW sat nav prep as seen in this video then the cradle will fit. If not, you can still mount this cradle as it comes with a 12mm bar mount attachment. Not sure if that helps or not. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers. Billy
Hi Mel. I have searched the US and Canada for this item and I have not been able to find it online, hence no links from my end. Exact title on Amazon UK is KKmoon Universal Motorcycle Motorbike Mobile Phone Navigation Bracket GPS front Stand Holder with USB for BMW R1200GS LC&Adventure S1000XR R1200RS. Good luck. If you find one in the US let me know the ASIN number so i can add it to the description in the video. Good luck. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thank you, I will let you know. You can tell your subscribers that if they need to Charge their smart phone separately, BMW is charging 75.00 for the adaptor!! Which would require a separate phone holder. With holder that’s over 100.00 Just to charge your phone!! Apparently, Amazon seller at U.K ships to U.S for a fee.
Hi Eric. It may very well do. Just to give you an idea of the thickness of my iPhone, its an iPhone 7 Plus with a Quad Lock case on it. It fits in the cradle with the Quad Lock rain cover on the phone as well. Not sure if that will help with deciding if your car nav will fit. Let m know how you go! Cheers Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks for your help Billy I'm going to have one anyway Samsung s9s fully waterproof and just can't justify the price of the nav 6.
Had a Navigator VI but flogged it because it’s shit. Now I’ve got one of these and it’s ace. However, the spring loaded mechanism is a lot stiffer on mine.
Hi Beano. ~They are good. The spring mech does loosen up a bit in time. Can't see a reason to have a sat nav now with such good apps for our smart phones. The only advantage of a sat nav dare I say is the waterproofness, although for you that did not work out. Thanks for you message and ride safe. Billy
Hi Rob. Try this mate www.amazon.co.uk/Shkalacar-Motorcycle-Navigation-Bracket-Adventure/dp/B09BFH1YBQ?crid=26JPHRDA9MAWX&keywords=BMW+phone+cradle&qid=1652029699&sprefix=bmw+phone+cradle,aps,68&sr=8-19&linkCode=sl1&tag=billysbikea07-21&linkId=15b065c46a53d01987fd90966a021d64&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Hi unrealsuperfly. I have to say that yes I am very happy with it. I don’t ride off road with it so have had no issues at all. Camera on my phone still works fine and it’s never fallen out. That said, riding in the last 12 months has Ben. Limited but from what I have done with this cradle, I am happy. For longer trips I may consider a sat nav for precaution. Have you got one? Thinking about it? Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Thanks for your reply. I ordered one for my F850 GS adventure. The alternative is an SP connect with case and cabling, going up to 70 euros. I'm gonna try the mount as a cheap alternative, those BMW navigators are overpriced.
Hey Billy - This Adappter does not work with the BMW S1000XR. I fount out that the top two Pins (row 1) suposed to have +12V und the sendon two pins (row 2)h supposted to be ground. I only get about 1.2 Volts when ich mount the cradle-adapter and therefore my handy dont get charched. Althoug - when i but my BMW Naviagotr back on it, the BMW Naviagator works fine. So somthing muss be done by the BMW Naviagtor, that the power of 12V switches on. Is doesn't do this with this Cradle-Adaptor. (>:)
Hi Edi. Yeah strange that. The first cradle I ordered did not work for me either. The second one did. Not suggesting that your buy a second one but it did work for me. Sorry to hear that it’s not worked for you
Hi Billy I’ve just tried to attach phone holder to nav cradle but it won’t click into place. Should it be a simple click or did you have to force it in, just don’t want to damage cradle
That’s weird. So nav is unlocked and the bar pulled back. Then is should click into place. Very strange. Sorry I can’t help further. Never heard of this before.
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks, but it doesn't seem compatible with a 2019 R1250 GSA. Or is the cradle the same on all models. bit of a newbie ,only had the bike2 weeks, still learning
Hi Steve. Don’t know why they give specific models as the mount should fit any sat nav prep on a BMW as they are all the same. You should have no issues 👍
Hi David. No vibrations or problems with the camera on my phone. Whilst riding there is no noticeable vibrations at all and is probably the best phone cradle I have used out of all I have tried! Camera contains to work fine, not impacted by how it’s used on the bike. 👍🏼
@@BillysBikeAdventures The bracket arrived yesterday, only a 2 day delivery time. I did the install, works fine, looking forward to trying it on a ride... Still cold and rainy here, forecasted for the next three days !!!!
I recently got this after watching your video. The small tabs that keep the phone in place seems to be finicky. I feel like they can break very quickly. Another issue i found is the handlebar keeps hitting my large iPhone very hard when turning handle to left. I may have to move the cradle to left
Hi TejaM. You must have quite a big phone. I have the iPhone 7 Plus and not an issue. Even when the mount tilted to a vertical position. Send me a pic of your set up? Regarding the tabs, if off road then perhaps there could be an issue but I have not had any so far. It’s a personal thing, not all will like it. Hope you get on better with it if you continue to use it 👍🏼
Billys Bike Adventures I have 7 plus too. Keeps hitting my handle every time turning all the way left coming out of my house. Can the mount be titled? Have to check that out. More worried about hitting the phone than tabs though. Thank you for the response.
Teja M than the mount should move (tilt) on the axis forwards backwards to alter the angle of view. Mine does no problem. I have the same set up on my GSA Rallye TE
Hi Billy I have just discovered your channel and really informative👍one quick question do you have a waterproof case on your phone when in the mount you have fitted to BMW GS adventure ? Thanks
Hi George. Thanks for your comments and question👍🏼. Yes I do. How waterproof I don’t know but have used it when raining. I have a quad lock case at the moment and you can purchase what quad lock call a waterproof sleeve that forts over the top. This fits into the mount I have added to my GS. TBH, I will probably be getting new case as I had the quad lock originally for the mount I can use on my peddle bike. I won’t be using quadlock for my GS as your would get all the vibrations and can damage your camera as these smart phone camera rely on stabilisers and the constant vibration can damage the cameras. I have not yet found this with the mount I have installed. Hope that helps George. Ride safe👍🏼 Billy
Hi, received mine yesterday and there some extra bits that I don’t know what they’re for. There’s a cable at the back of the mount with a two pin end, a black cable that seems to connect to that one end, with a black and red wire at the other end, and a small black box with 4 screws? I would send pics if I could, but there are no instructions with the box.
Hi. Victoria. The cable at the back is for a power supply if you did not have the sat nav preparation to sit the phone cradle on. The separate black cable connects to the cable at the back of the cradle with the other end connecting to a power supply. The two black separate rectangles are a mount in case you don’t have the sat nav prep for the cradle. Hope that helps. 👍🏼. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks Billy, you’re really helpful thank you. That’s great, I will have (expecting bike early March) the sat nav preparation on the bike (didn’t want to pay £700 for the Garmin! This will be great, my iPhone 11 Pro Max is a squeeze but at least it’s secure. Thanks again 👍🏻👍🏻
I have read so many stories about the sat navs being problematic. It’s just not worth the money. Phones just as good with a good navigation app. What bike you getting?
@@BillysBikeAdventures agreed, my OH has a GS and the Garmin sat nav but he said don’t bother. My iPhone is just as good if not better, when touring last year google maps managed to get us to places rather than the Garmin! I’m getting a BMW F900XR in red ❤️ very excited.
If this cradle does not allow you to connect to the left handgrip controller, than all it does is hold your smart phone and provide power. I would just as soon remove the original nav/sat cradle provided with my bike and install something simpler.
I put this on my f900xr and immediately the cruise control stopped functioning. I took it off and cruise control started working again. why is this happening when all you have to do is fit it onto nav system.?
Hi foolish coyote. Thanks for comment / question and for watching the video. Very interesting why that is happening. It does not do this with my R1200. I don't have the answer but let me get in touch with BMW Motorrad and see if they can help answer the question. I will come back to you. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks Billy. my fist service with bmw is this week....I will see if they can install the phone mount ensuring all electronics operate correctly.....if not I will just go with ram mount. appreciate the inquiry. cheers🌞
Hi Dana. Yes there is. I use quad lock which is a fairly decent size case think as well for my iPhone 7 Plus. I would also not use without a case. It is held in the cradle very nicely and from however 👍🏼
Billy, everyone, including yourself, talk about the link down below. I have scrolled down as far as it is possible and have yet to find any link. Can you please simple reply to me giving the required link?
Hi. I have just installed the cradle on my GSA (year 2018). Every thing fine except it don't delivery power over the usb port. Can anyone help me on this issue. Many thanks.
Hi Pedro. Thanks for your message. I had the same thing on the very first cradle I bought. It’s either a product fault or the pins not connecting with the gps mount. Might be worth sending back and getting another one. Hope you get it sorted. Ride safe. Billy 👍🏼
I would love to send you a picture of my phone after my first ride using this mount, but I cant because its smashed on the ground while I was riding. Its great that the cradle is all under lock and key, but my Samsung S10 is just sitting there pinned with this one spring clamp???.. which doesn't hold up under hard bumps... there really needs to be a securing mechanism for the cell phone itself. Well there you have it, and now I will go and spend that $400 that I would have spent on the GPS on getting my phone repaired or placed! Urgh!
Hi Dan. Really sorry to hear that this cradle did not secure your phone. Were you off road with this cradle or road? its the first I have heard of this but that does not mean it has not happened before. I have a giveaway of three of these cradles and I will be sure to feedback your experience as important to pass on. I know that does not help you but may very well help others. Thanks for letting me know and would be good to know the circumstances ie off road / road riding when this happened! Good luck. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Hi Billy, I was riding on a hilly and bumpy secondary paved road. I believe that the weight of the phone pushed down on the spring loaded arm when hitting several bumps in a row and allowed the top hooks to loose the connection. Also with my Samsung S10 there was space enough that the phone was either sitting out at those tabs or against the back "flush against the mount". I'm going to use an S10 phone case and use "3M Dual Lock" behind this case now to continue to use the mount. This will take away the weight of the phone pressing down on the spring arm over bumps. The repair on my phone was $500 CAD, and it cant happen again. :-( If you like I can send you pictures. Thanks for listening!
Hi Dan. Thanks for letting me know. The pics would be great as I can share these on my channel if you are ok with that. The spring mech is pretty sturdy, certainly on the one I have, but that said i have not been on anything like you have with my bike so will definitely let others know. Again sorry this has been your experience. All the best, ride safe! Billy
Thanks for watching and your comments. Sounds like speed is the problem 😂😂 but waze very good for identifying the location of the bobbies! Ride safe dude. Cheers. Billy
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Hi Steve. Agree to some degree. However, Wireless charging is not really wireless as you still need a cable to plug into the plate you connect your phone too. As for portrait, yes this would be great but I don't miss it that much to be honest be a nice to have as an option. Thanks for your comments. Ride safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures wireless charging with no wires. Clips in to the stock Bmw cradle and powers from the bike connection. No portrait but at least one issue solved... R&P Motorcycle Wireless Charger Navigation Bracket Fast Charge for BMW R1200GS R1250GS S1000XR F800GS F750GS GPS Bracket (Yellow) www.amazon.com/dp/B07F1342VK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HQQOFbE3SDG2V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Hi Steve. This looks great product! True wireless charging! Thanks for sharing. Question. Have you come across a waterproof case for the phone that can still take the wireless charge? Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Possibly, but the r1250gs is pretty smooth on the highway. Plus I have Apple Care, which covers everything, and I get a new phone every 2 years for my business.
That's great but it's the BMW with a cradle on the sat Nav prep that did my phone so not taking the risk anymore. Great you have Apple care and they sort it out for you 👍
@@BillysBikeAdventures unless you get a bit of water in the charging port ;) not one better or worse, both have their uses, your phone can't show you live telemetry data from the bike etc etc. Doesn't make one better than the other, just different. But your 26 cradle can't do anything without a few hundred quid phone.
Had the phone anyway don’t need the sat nav. Also I don’t see many posts about people’s phones not navigating properly vs plenty of of posts about sat navs cocking up all the time. V happy with my phone 🤩👍🏼
Thank you! Ordered from one of your links yesterday, delivered today and fitted in minutes to my R1250RS thanks to your clear video. Had to use a different lead for my Samsung but all good and charging. Looking forward to getting out and testing it properly!!😊👍
Hi Ian. Thanks for watching and your comments. It is a really good cradle and have used it for the last two years without a problem until last week. The camera on my phone packed up. Phone works fine but camera not. I suspect it is a result of the phone being about 5 years old and using it on my bike, which has been in the news a lot recently. That said O have been using the phone on my bike longer than 2 years, probably for the 5 years with different cradles, the last one being the one in this video which I still love. Stay safe. Bily
Thanks for that feedback Ian, picking up my new R1250RS-SE next week and also use a Samsung phone
Just subscribed and ordered phone holder. I purchased the nav 6 and 1st time I tried to use it the touch screen was intermittent. When I finally managed to input destination screen jumped all over the place then reverted back to home screen.So this in my opinion is way better than the Garmin Nav 6. Keep up with the channel Billy very useful information and advice
Thanks Mackem. I don't miss a sat nav at all. Great little product. Hope it works out for you too!. Ride safe. Billy
This mount worked with my bmw f900r, it was exactly what I was looking for
Great Amit. Hope it has all worked out well for you! A great little piece of kit. Stay safe. Billy
Thanks for the simple, clear video. Bought and installed the kit to my '19 BMW R1250GS. The provided cable didn't interface with my Samsung S20 but I got one that did and works like a charm 👍.
Thanks for you message. Great to hear that all working nicely for you! Ride safe. Billy
Hi Billy, just installed the product and it is indeed superb! many thks for your input and a very fluid video as well. Keep up the good work!
Thanks King Tiger for watching the vid and your comment. Great to hear you like the product. Ride safe. Billy 👍
Thanks so much for the review! Was looking for something like that. Got the cradle unit today and snapped it in place. Exactly what I was looking for.
Hi Peter. Great that you are happy with the product. Thanks for your message. Enjoy and ride safe! Cheers. Billy
Hi Billy, found your links, thank you - first time ever for any TH-camr. Unfortunately read the dreadful Amazon reviews. On the strength of these would not consider abusing my £600 mobile phone. Many thanks.
Hi Leonard. Glad you found the link. As long as you are not riding off road the cradle is adequate. Had mine a couple of years now and never had an issue with the cradle strength. Anyway. Thanks for viewing the video. Stay safe. Billy 👍🏼
thanks for the great video. I've just ordered a similar one for my R1250RT. Fingers crossed it works alright.
Hi moomin110. Thanks for watching and your comment. Its a pretty good set up so good luck with it. Cheers. Billy
Did it work OK?
@@gford816 yes! It's a bit chincy but pefectly serviceable
Cool product and good solution in cool or cloudy conditions. Counting on your phone for navigation can be tricky in hot sunny contains with their tendency to over heat.
Thanks for msg Darryl👍🏼 only time I have experienced phone turning off due to heat is when I have left it sitting outside on a bench or seat. Never experienced it when on my bike (yet). Rode with it during the last hot weekend we had a few weeks back. Not an issue. Ride safe 👍🏼
I have exactly the cradle, worked great until I went on a longer trip from South England to Scotland.
Due to its rigidity it does transfer vibrations to the phone and the camera on my phone was knackered.
I now use that phone as a permanent sat-nav/radio/podcast station.
Great product but beware of your phone camera
Thanks for sharing your experience. Cheers. Billy
Grate video. Just having problems REMOVING it... Do you have any videos explaining that?
Hi Juan. I don't but its exactly the same for removing the sat nav if you ever had one. If not, in the video I talk about locking the cradle in to place. There is bar at the back of the of the sat nav preparation that needs to be pulled out to be able to release the cradle. Its at the back on the left as you look at the nav mount. If still a prob I will do a quick video for you and send to you. Let me know. Cheers. Billy
Brilliant! Just installed mine, very nice product.
It is a good option for the bike and phone if you don't want to spend out on a Nav 5/6 (not worth it). I put a video on a couple of days ago reference the new cradle from BMW that allows for the wheel to be used in conjunction with the Connected nav app. I get mine latest Dec 10th. Will be adding a user review shortly after that. See if its worth £188. Thanks for watching and your comments. Stay safe. Billy
I’ve bought one it’s great thanks Billy you saved me a lot of money
That’s awesome. Can’t get me head around £600 for a sat nav that is not as good as a phone and a good app. I am away this coming weekend in Wales and trying out a new nav app. Review to follow. The Motorrad app great but like them all is lacking in something. Specifically more info on the screen in nav mode or distance to destination, time of arrival etc just like google maps does. If it had that it would be one of the best out there. 👍🏼
Thanks Billy BUT what is this adapter called and where do you buy one ??? Link you mentioned just takes me to more videos
Hi Stan. Link to product here amzn.to/2VdSVSH Just checked the links for the different countries in the description in the video and working fine. Can you let me know which link you were clicking on as will correct it once I know.Stay safe. Billy
Great info, do you know if this will fit the later 1250GS? Cheers.
Hi Paul. It should do as the research on these brackets I have done all suggest they do. The first one i bought however, did not charge my phone when the cables were plugged in. Maybe it was a manufacturing issue maybe not. The one in this video is the second one I ordered. Ride safe. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Cheers Billy, I'll give one a try! Same to you.
Billys Bike Adventures I just bought one and fitted it. Looks great but no power being delivered. Manufacturing fault I suspect.
It works perfectly and locks on my 1250
Hi Jake. Sincere apologies that I have missed your message until now. It happened to me with my first one. Ordered the one in the video description and works fine for power. Good luck and policies again for missing your message. Cheers. Billy
Hi Billy…great video, and another question for you. When you set your iPhone in the cradle and connect it, can you control it (the mobile) using the bike’s multi-controller? Or do you have to use the phone in the usual way. I have the BMW connected App and have paired it with the bike if that makes any difference. Cheers Gwyn
Hey, thanks for watching and your question. As far as the multi controller is concerned, you can,t use it to control the phone in the cradle. If you had the new BMW Connected cradle (UK £188) which connects to the phone via Bluetooth you can for limited function. Using the cheap cradle you can use the multi wheel to use some functions through the TFT screen, again connected via Bluetooth, to call someone if you have a headset connected as well as a couple of other functions. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers. Billy
Thanks mate! This is what I was looking for. Any idea which one works with 2021 F750GS?
My understanding is that they are same size so you can order from wherever 👍🏼
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Awesome! Thanks!
Thank you, I have a 2016 R1200RT and was thinking of getting one of these. But I have not seen any installed or used.
Thanks 1340mc. hope you found the video useful! Ride safe. Billy
Hi Billy, just picked up my new to me GS at the weekend. It came with one of these cradles. Have you used it in the rain? I guess it's not suitable for phones that don't have an IP rating?
Hi Tim. Thanks for watching and your question. Yes use it in all weather. I usually have a waterproof cover on phone in bad weather like the Quadlock rain cover and that does the job. I don't have the cable charger in when very bad weather. Never had an issue. Enjoy your GS when you get it. 👍👌 Stay safe. Billy
Hi Billy. Thank you for the video. A question if I may, does the energy supply switches off as you power down the engine? Imagine, just for the sake of the discussion, that you leave your device on the cradle over night……
Hi Paulo. Thanks for watching the video and your question. In short no, the cradle will not continue to draw power from the battery when you switch off the bike. Once switched off, the battery draw to the cradle will stop after about 30 seconds. Any more questions let me know. Stay safe. Billy
I bought a cradle from BMW for my 2022 GSA. It is a BMW product and looked great, but I lost two phones on the freeway. The first one I may not have secured properly. The phone was over heating (it was 100 F). I intended to remove it from the cradle at a rest stop, but shaded it with my jacket instead. I may have forgotten to tighten the thumb screw and it flew off on the freeway. The second phone was secured as designed, but after few bumps in a construction zone on freeway, the new phone flew off too. Neither phone was recovered and my cost was over $1,000 USD. Your product is different, but I will not bet another phone on it.
Ah man so sorry to hear this Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences with the BMW phone cradle. I actually ended up not getting one as they put the price up here in the UK to £200. Definitely not worth it. Sorry to hear this cradle has cost you 4- 5 times that. Your experience helps others make informed decisions. 👍. Cheers. Billy
Ordered the wireless one
Hi M. I did not know they did a wireless one. Let me know how you get on👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you for all tips!
Your welcome Wilson👍🏼 ride safe
Nice video and well explained! Can you please tell me what is distance on holes of the unit? (Plan to use with some bracket i have so i know will it fit). Thanks!
Hi Grivzilla. Thanks for your comments on the vid! Just so I understand are you referring to the connection pins that engage with the Motorrad base for the power or any hole in the unit itself? Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Thanks for the reply, i have found it online after long search... I was referring on 4 bolt holes that mount phone cradle to bar. It is 30x38mm if anyone else wondered.... Thanks anyway man! Ride safe!
Great informative video!
I never plan to own an R1200 but good to know I guess.
Whats apps did you use when you were in Europe?
Thanks. I own one for now, not sure how long it will be before changing back to KTM but ideal bike for trip planned to Croatia this year 👍🏼👍🏼
I used Google Maps, View Ranger and Gaia. Both Gaia and GM were the best for road navigation. Don’t see the point of having a separate device nowadays. 👍🏼
Billys Bike Adventures I think view ranger is fantastic now that it follows your progress while on a route! Did you use it for the off road sections of the TET?
TheKingOfTheWorld hi. No I used a Garmin Montana. for following the TET. ViewRanger must have had an update as when I was using it to the video on my channel it did not follow you so had to stop and move map manually which was a pain.
would this fit iPhone XS or 11 Pro Max?
Yours looks like an iPhone 8, which isn't actually that big nowadays.
Hi Mathieu. Thanks for your question. My phone in the video is the iPhone 7 Plus. So I believe that it would fit. The spring mechanism that secures the phone in place has more when you pull it down to insert phone has space for a larger phone if need be. So yes I believe that it would fit. Let me know how you go. Ride safe 👍🏼
Superb , thanks for the info ,
Thanks g I for watching the video and your message. Stay safe. Billy
Hi , I have used a i phone cradle for my motorbike before the vibration broke my camera .
Advice on whether. this cradle will do the same ? In the past I used a Quad lock without the vibration dampening set up .
Hi there and thanks for watching. Eventually yes this cradle will do the same. Its exactly what happened to my phone. QUadlock ok but depends on where you place it. The dampener not really that great so placement is very important. The best place i have found so far to place a mount for a phone is on the handle bar between the clamps. Seems to be very little vibration and if there is vibration it does not seem to be 'high' intensity vibrations. Cheers. Billy
You may have just saved me a few hundred £'s!!!! Many thanks
Hi JH. AH that is good news. More than that, BWM are introducing wider TFT screens to include maps as a visual (GS 2021/22). Even more reason not to have a SAT NAV. Good luck. Ride safe. Billy
Aloha. Where can I get these in the USA? Will this fit my new R1250GS? After extensive search make/model phone is important. Some fit ...some do not. Some buyers had to customize the holder. Some had issues with the unit charging. Some had items rust from poor metal and others fell apart. The idea is great but manufactures are trying make them cheaply. The true test should be one year later then tell me how happy you are.
Aloha. Here you go amzn.to/3jAcGNG These were not available in the States when I did this video but having just checked again, they are. Good luck, Stay safe. Billy
Very interesting sir, thank you! My question: I own a GS 1250 2022 and want to know where I can buy this cradle for my iPhone 10. I understand it is not a BMW brand. I live in Quebec, Canada. Where is it available online? Thanks again! Marc , ride safely! 😉🏍
Hi Marc. Not available in Canada as far as I am aware. Here are two links where this is available UK and Spain.
UK amzn.to/3yjA7mv
ES amzn.to/3cNgQNz
Hope you can get one!
CHeers
Billy
Hi, i usually use an ultimate addons case. this would be ideal for me though - however - what about waterproofing? Do you just rely on the phones own waterproofing? thanks
Hi Kilian. Thanks for your comment. You you can use a water proof case , just nothing too bulky. I currently have a Quadlock case with the waterproof sleeve that goes over the top. This still works for my iPhone 7plus. Cheers. Billy.
Hi Billy great to see you back doing some vids looks great , only thing I'm thinking is what about it being waterproof I'm still running my garmin monterra on my bmw but looking at alternative also , ps bike looks great same as mine 😉👍😂
Steven
Hi Steven. Thanks mate. Great to hear from you! Yes a bit of a break (too long) so good to be back doing these videos again. Waterproofness, a good question. The only issue I foresee is utilising the charging feature of the cradle. Would be risky in a proper downpour to have the usb exposed to the elements. As long as your phone has a water proof case (a slimline case at that) you’re pretty much set. I personally don’t think the expense of the BMW sat nav can be justified when this cradle is a great option. 👍🏼👍🏼
Just installed on the 2019 F850GS 👍
Nice one Paul. It’s a good piece of kit. Hope you get some good use out igniting👍🏼
Hi Billy, really interestting video - using this mount can you then use the wizz wheel on the left handlebar to operate a maps app on your phone?
Hi B Robertson. Unfortunately not, that would be awesome if it did but BMW not advanced their technology to do this. One day perhaps.. Stay safe. Billy
Thanks for this tip.
Your welcome. 🙌
Great video thanks! Do you have a link to the cradle? I’d like to buy one!
Hi Angus. Thanks! Here you go. amzn.to/3e60PSN
Looks great! I wonder if they do a wireless charging version
I did get a wireless one from a different manufacturer but unfortunately there was not enough charge coming through to charge the phone so sent it back. Thanks for comment. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Ah that's interesting to know - didn't think about that! Yeah pretty first world ask for wireless ;) this seems like a great option.. also useful to have a spare USB hub for longer trips :)
It’has not failed me yet 👍🏼👍🏼
what is the "power cable" around the back for? Doesn't it get power from the BMW cradle itself? Would be great if they made this in a wireless charging version.
Hi PMitchell106. Thanks for your question. The cable at the back is for an alternative power source. The cradle can be used without the Motorrad sat nav preparation so can plug into power elsewhere for the USB on the cradle to power up. Would be great to have a wireless charging version but I think the power draw would be too much for the battery on the bike. Ride safe. Billy
Doesn't it push down the buttons on your phone when you lock it? If you place the USB socket on the right the power on/off button presses itself against the wall of the cradle, doesn't it?
Hi John. It did when I first installed but now I have got used to putting it in the cradle, no issues at all. Works great!
Thanks for your question. Stay safe. Billy
Hi Billy. I have one on my bike and it works lekker. Do you perhaps know if there is a device that will connect with the multi controller through an app? Would like to use it again.
Hi Jaco. Thanks for your question. Are you referring to the wheel controller on the left handle bar grip of the BMWs? If so then no. I have not yet heard of an app or device outside of the BMW nav that will work with this. Ride safe. Billy
Hi Jaco. WinderLINQ blackboxembedded.com/products/wunderlinq-commuter-edition is such a device. I’ve never used it though.
Hi Mate can the phone be charged wireless or I need a cable to charge my phone (Android) Many thanks
Hi Vicente. Thanks for watching and you question. A cable is provided with the cradle to charge for a USB port built in to the cradle to connect to your phone to charge it. Let me know if any other questions. Cheers Billy
What am I missing, there’s no link in the video on the name of this and where to buy? Looks brilliant as I’ve just bought a 900XR which comes with the Garmin mount but I decided not to pay ridiculous cost of the sat nav
Hi Victoria. There is a link in the description. Just expand the content under the video by clicking on the small drop down arrow to the right under the video. Cheers Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures got it, thank you, what a life save so glad I didn’t opt for the garmin 👍🏻
Oh yes. For local riding I am happy to stick with the phone and this cradle. Such a great idea
Yours is 67 , mine is GSA 1250 adventure, please advice which should I be getting?
Hi Akung. Thank you for question. amzn.to/33iDMBj will fit 1250. I have checked my cradle on a 1250. 👍 Stay safe. Billy
Hi Billy, could you confirm if the unit is compatible with the whizz wheel?
Hi David Only for limited function with the BMW Connected Ride app. It won't work with other apps or phone functionality outside of their nav app. Thanks for watching David and hope that helps. Here's a link th-cam.com/video/MDVlfSP_byk/w-d-xo.html to their Facebook live launch that will give more information. Stay safe. Billy
Hey Billy, I'm on a 2019 BMW F800GT with the SE pack including the BMW nav. Will this cradle kit work for me do you know?
Hi C. Thanks for your question. Do you have the sat nav preparation? Send me a pic and I’ll have a better idea 👍🏼
Just one Q, do the USB port covers do protect again rain? Any experience?
Hi King Tiger. Oh yes lots of experience living in the UK. Yes they do and if your phone sticks out over them as well then thats extra cover. Of course when you have the usb plugged in they are not longer splash proof. That said I have not been out all day in rain, my experience is limited to just a couple of hours being the longest time in the rain. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures many thanks Billy, much appreciated!
You’re Welcome mate. Stay safe. Billy
Nice, thank you very much.
You’re welcome 👍🏼 stay safe. Billy
Considering for my 2020 R1250r. Think it would fit?
Sure would no problem 👍🏼. Let me know how you go 👍🏼
Iphone 11 pro max. Will it fit? Any reported issues you may have heard from subscribers?
Hi Mario. No reports as yet. Mount heard of any issues from those that might be using the 11 pro max. I am using 7 plus and is fine. Appreciate that the 11pro max will be a bit bigger
Hi Billy, planning to get a 18, or 29 BMW R9T..I want to use my BMW Nav6 unit .. can you get a 9T mount bracket and nav dock ? Your thoughts ? 😎👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Hi there. I have had a serach and not aware that they come with the nav prep. So i don't think they do. I would go with Quad lock mount and use phone. Just as good to be honest
Hi Billy I have an iPhone 11 Pro Max and it’s seems to be a very tight fit. Are you using a Max iphone.
Ian
Hi Ian. I have an iPhone 7 Plus housed in a Quadlock case. Plenty of room. Do you have the spring mech pulled all the way down?
Yes Billy just didn’t want to break spring. I will put phone in a thinner silicone case 👍🏻
Good luck with it 👍🏼
I ordered this on the back of this video. The spring is too strong, making it very hard to insert or remove my iPhone Max. Shame.
Thanks for the feedback Jason. That’s a shame. It does loosen a bit over time. Cheers. Billy
Can you give me a link where you buy a this mount , I try to find on ebay but looks different than yours
Hi Lucas. Apologies, in my last message i provided the wrong information. Here is the link from where i purchased mine from. IT arrived well in advance of the date they gave. No more than 8 days. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081KCGV79/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi great review
I’m trying to find the one you got for £26
Did you get the one on amazon ? It is now £89!! If that one did wireless charging it maybe worth it!
Can these be used on any BMW, (XR in particular)
Yes they can as they come with a bracket mount for those bikes that don't have the sat nav prep. Thanks for watching and your question. Stay safe. Billy
hello, is a unit available for the satnav set up of my 2009 K1200LT, the one with the 4 buttons on the left? Thanks!
Hi Francois. Thank for watching and your question. If your bike has the BMW sat nav prep as seen in this video then the cradle will fit. If not, you can still mount this cradle as it comes with a 12mm bar mount attachment. Not sure if that helps or not. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers. Billy
Where do you get this item in U.S? The links are for Europe. Or what is the exact name of the item please? Just phone cradle?
Hi Mel. I have searched the US and Canada for this item and I have not been able to find it online, hence no links from my end. Exact title on Amazon UK is KKmoon Universal Motorcycle Motorbike Mobile Phone Navigation Bracket GPS front Stand Holder with USB for BMW R1200GS LC&Adventure S1000XR R1200RS. Good luck. If you find one in the US let me know the ASIN number so i can add it to the description in the video. Good luck. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thank you, I will let you know. You can tell your subscribers that if they need to Charge their smart phone separately, BMW is charging 75.00 for the adaptor!! Which would require a separate phone holder. With holder that’s over 100.00 Just to charge your phone!! Apparently, Amazon seller at U.K ships to U.S for a fee.
Thanks for the info Mel. You have shared that info here which others will be able to read so thanks for that 👍🏼👍🏼. Good luck. Billy
Hi what make are these and where to get from please
Hi Mick. There is a link in the video description. Let me know if you require any additional info. Cheers. Ride safe 👍🏼
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Where did you get the cradle from
Hey. There is a link in the video description for 4 EU countries
Just a thought, wondering if the Garmin nav I use in the car would fit the cradle?
Hi Eric. It may very well do. Just to give you an idea of the thickness of my iPhone, its an iPhone 7 Plus with a Quad Lock case on it. It fits in the cradle with the Quad Lock rain cover on the phone as well. Not sure if that will help with deciding if your car nav will fit. Let m know how you go! Cheers Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks for your help Billy I'm going to have one anyway Samsung s9s fully waterproof and just can't justify the price of the nav 6.
They are expensive when you compare them to having a phone and the cost of a cradle 👍🏼
Had a Navigator VI but flogged it because it’s shit. Now I’ve got one of these and it’s ace. However, the spring loaded mechanism is a lot stiffer on mine.
Hi Beano. ~They are good. The spring mech does loosen up a bit in time. Can't see a reason to have a sat nav now with such good apps for our smart phones. The only advantage of a sat nav dare I say is the waterproofness, although for you that did not work out. Thanks for you message and ride safe. Billy
I can’t see the link , could you give it me please , thanks Rob
Hi Rob. Try this mate www.amazon.co.uk/Shkalacar-Motorcycle-Navigation-Bracket-Adventure/dp/B09BFH1YBQ?crid=26JPHRDA9MAWX&keywords=BMW+phone+cradle&qid=1652029699&sprefix=bmw+phone+cradle,aps,68&sr=8-19&linkCode=sl1&tag=billysbikea07-21&linkId=15b065c46a53d01987fd90966a021d64&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
So after a year, are you still happy with this mount ? No lost phones after a cobbles ride ?
Hi unrealsuperfly. I have to say that yes I am very happy with it. I don’t ride off road with it so have had no issues at all. Camera on my phone still works fine and it’s never fallen out. That said, riding in the last 12 months has Ben. Limited but from what I have done with this cradle, I am happy. For longer trips I may consider a sat nav for precaution. Have you got one? Thinking about it? Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Thanks for your reply. I ordered one for my F850 GS adventure. The alternative is an SP connect with case and cabling, going up to 70 euros. I'm gonna try the mount as a cheap alternative, those BMW navigators are overpriced.
Over priced and not 100% accurate or operational sometimes. Don’t know how they justify the cost of these sat navs. Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Garmin Zulo XT is the way to go appearently. Using the 'cheap' holder for now, no complaints. Ride on !
That’s what I was thinking. Will end up there eventually. 👍🏼
Hey Billy - This Adappter does not work with the BMW S1000XR. I fount out that the top two Pins (row 1) suposed to have +12V und the sendon two pins (row 2)h supposted to be ground. I only get about 1.2 Volts when ich mount the cradle-adapter and therefore my handy dont get charched. Althoug - when i but my BMW Naviagotr back on it, the BMW Naviagator works fine. So somthing muss be done by the BMW Naviagtor, that the power of 12V switches on. Is doesn't do this with this Cradle-Adaptor. (>:)
Hi Edi. Yeah strange that. The first cradle I ordered did not work for me either. The second one did. Not suggesting that your buy a second one but it did work for me. Sorry to hear that it’s not worked for you
Hi Billy I’ve just tried to attach phone holder to nav cradle but it won’t click into place. Should it be a simple click or did you have to force it in, just don’t want to damage cradle
What’s your number, I’ll call you
Otherwise make sure your nav lock is undone
Billys Bike Adventures
Hi Billy, Nav is unlocked just seems a very hard fit, does not click into place as it should
That’s weird. So nav is unlocked and the bar pulled back. Then is should click into place. Very strange. Sorry I can’t help further. Never heard of this before.
Billys Bike Adventures hi Billy, I hadn’t pulled back the locking bar far enough, it fits in now. Thanks for your help buddy
Hi Ian, can you send me the link to where I can buy the sat nav preparation for my BMW GSA 1250 2022
Hi Rudi. Is tit eh sat nav prep or the phone cradle that you need a link to?
Here is the link (UK) for the cradle amzn.to/3B9A0Ie
@@BillysBikeAdventures HI thx for getting back to me and for the link, will order one as soon as available again
2020 R1250R ✅
Iphone 11 promax ✅
Simple, inexpensive, works!!
Thanks Mario. Glad to hear it suits your set up and you like. Ride safe👍🏼 Billy
As the video is 2 yrs old , this cradle is unavailable - could you advise as to a suitable replacement .
Hi Steve. Thanks for watching. Here is a new link for you amzn.to/3yjA7mv. cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks, but it doesn't seem compatible with a 2019 R1250 GSA. Or is the cradle the same on all models. bit of a newbie ,only had the bike2 weeks, still learning
Hi Steve. Don’t know why they give specific models as the mount should fit any sat nav prep on a BMW as they are all the same. You should have no issues 👍
@@BillysBikeAdventures will give it a try , many thanks for the help and advice👍
Hi, where is the link to buy please?
Here you go Steve. Thanks for watching. Cheers. Billy amzn.to/3NuYDIO
Any trouble with vibrations and your iPhone camera?
Hi David. No vibrations or problems with the camera on my phone. Whilst riding there is no noticeable vibrations at all and is probably the best phone cradle I have used out of all I have tried! Camera contains to work fine, not impacted by how it’s used on the bike. 👍🏼
Thanks I just picked one up and I agree - fantastic
I just checked your UK link, apparently no longer available. I am in the USA, do you know of any sources here for the phone holder ??
Let me get you a new link.
Here you go. amzn.to/3B9A0Ie thanks for letting me know. Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Thanks for the link...I ordered one....
Ah great. Much better than a problematic sat nav 👍🏼👍🏼
@@BillysBikeAdventures The bracket arrived yesterday, only a 2 day delivery time. I did the install, works fine, looking forward to trying it on a ride... Still cold and rainy here, forecasted for the next three days !!!!
I recently got this after watching your video. The small tabs that keep the phone in place seems to be finicky. I feel like they can break very quickly. Another issue i found is the handlebar keeps hitting my large iPhone very hard when turning handle to left. I may have to move the cradle to left
Hi TejaM. You must have quite a big phone. I have the iPhone 7 Plus and not an issue. Even when the mount tilted to a vertical position. Send me a pic of your set up? Regarding the tabs, if off road then perhaps there could be an issue but I have not had any so far. It’s a personal thing, not all will like it. Hope you get on better with it if you continue to use it 👍🏼
Billys Bike Adventures I have 7 plus too. Keeps hitting my handle every time turning all the way left coming out of my house. Can the mount be titled? Have to check that out. More worried about hitting the phone than tabs though. Thank you for the response.
Teja M what bike have you got this mounted on!
R1200gs rallye 2017. It’s a nav6 cradle.
Teja M than the mount should move (tilt) on the axis forwards backwards to alter the angle of view. Mine does no problem. I have the same set up on my GSA Rallye TE
Hi Billy I have just discovered your channel and really informative👍one quick question do you have a waterproof case on your phone when in the mount you have fitted to BMW GS adventure ? Thanks
Hi George. Thanks for your comments and question👍🏼. Yes I do. How waterproof I don’t know but have used it when raining. I have a quad lock case at the moment and you can purchase what quad lock call a waterproof sleeve that forts over the top. This fits into the mount I have added to my GS. TBH, I will probably be getting new case as I had the quad lock originally for the mount I can use on my peddle bike. I won’t be using quadlock for my GS as your would get all the vibrations and can damage your camera as these smart phone camera rely on stabilisers and the constant vibration can damage the cameras. I have not yet found this with the mount I have installed. Hope that helps George. Ride safe👍🏼 Billy
Billys Bike Adventures thanks Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures quad lock has a vibration accessory now btw.
Yes I have seen that. A viable option now for off road. 👍🏼
Hi, received mine yesterday and there some extra bits that I don’t know what they’re for. There’s a cable at the back of the mount with a two pin end, a black cable that seems to connect to that one end, with a black and red wire at the other end, and a small black box with 4 screws? I would send pics if I could, but there are no instructions with the box.
Hi. Victoria. The cable at the back is for a power supply if you did not have the sat nav preparation to sit the phone cradle on. The separate black cable connects to the cable at the back of the cradle with the other end connecting to a power supply. The two black separate rectangles are a mount in case you don’t have the sat nav prep for the cradle. Hope that helps. 👍🏼. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks Billy, you’re really helpful thank you. That’s great, I will have (expecting bike early March) the sat nav preparation on the bike (didn’t want to pay £700 for the Garmin! This will be great, my iPhone 11 Pro Max is a squeeze but at least it’s secure. Thanks again 👍🏻👍🏻
I have read so many stories about the sat navs being problematic. It’s just not worth the money. Phones just as good with a good navigation app. What bike you getting?
@@BillysBikeAdventures agreed, my OH has a GS and the Garmin sat nav but he said don’t bother. My iPhone is just as good if not better, when touring last year google maps managed to get us to places rather than the Garmin! I’m getting a BMW F900XR in red ❤️ very excited.
Nothing like first had experience, your OH is right. Oh nice bike. Fingers crossed you can get out for a ride when you get. Enjoy when you do👍🏼👍🏼
Can I use this for f850 2023 model ?
Yes you can, it comes with a bar clamp to mount it to so should be fine to use. Cheers Billy
If this cradle does not allow you to connect to the left handgrip controller, than all it does is hold your smart phone and provide power. I would just as soon remove the original nav/sat cradle provided with my bike and install something simpler.
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Where do I buy from please as I can’t see the link
Hi Andrew. There is a link to the product in the description just under the video description but here as as well amzn.to/3e60PSN
I put this on my f900xr and immediately the cruise control stopped functioning. I took it off and cruise control started working again. why is this happening when all you have to do is fit it onto nav system.?
Hi foolish coyote. Thanks for comment / question and for watching the video. Very interesting why that is happening. It does not do this with my R1200. I don't have the answer but let me get in touch with BMW Motorrad and see if they can help answer the question. I will come back to you. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks Billy. my fist service with bmw is this week....I will see if they can install the phone mount ensuring all electronics operate correctly.....if not I will just go with ram mount. appreciate the inquiry. cheers🌞
Let me know how you go. Would be good to know if they ave done something specific to make sure all works together👍🏼
Is there room for a phone case? I’m not brave enough to carry a naked IPhone.
Hi Dana. Yes there is. I use quad lock which is a fairly decent size case think as well for my iPhone 7 Plus. I would also not use without a case. It is held in the cradle very nicely and from however 👍🏼
Billy, everyone, including yourself, talk about the link down below. I have scrolled down as far as it is possible and have yet to find any link. Can you please simple reply to me giving the required link?
Glad you found the link Leonard Stay safe Billy
Cheers for the video, and by the way it costs at the moment £15.28! 😳
Thanks Marcio. It’s a good product. Stay safe. Billy 👍🏼
What about for a r1250rt?
Hi Wowowo rider. Yes should absolutely fit. Thanks for watching the video. 👍🏼
Hi. I have just installed the cradle on my GSA (year 2018). Every thing fine except it don't delivery power over the usb port. Can anyone help me on this issue. Many thanks.
Hi Pedro. Thanks for your message. I had the same thing on the very first cradle I bought. It’s either a product fault or the pins not connecting with the gps mount. Might be worth sending back and getting another one. Hope you get it sorted. Ride safe. Billy 👍🏼
@@BillysBikeAdventures Many thanks.
Your welcome Pedro. Let me know how you go 👍🏼
From where you buy it?
Hi. Links in the video description 👍👍
@@BillysBikeAdventures yes, i found it. Thanks. I alredy ordered one.
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Does anyone know if this would fit a 2020 S1000XR?
If it has the BMW sat nav on it then it should fit as its pretty standard. Good luck. Billy
I would love to send you a picture of my phone after my first ride using this mount, but I cant because its smashed on the ground while I was riding. Its great that the cradle is all under lock and key, but my Samsung S10 is just sitting there pinned with this one spring clamp???.. which doesn't hold up under hard bumps... there really needs to be a securing mechanism for the cell phone itself. Well there you have it, and now I will go and spend that $400 that I would have spent on the GPS on getting my phone repaired or placed! Urgh!
Hi Dan. Really sorry to hear that this cradle did not secure your phone. Were you off road with this cradle or road? its the first I have heard of this but that does not mean it has not happened before. I have a giveaway of three of these cradles and I will be sure to feedback your experience as important to pass on. I know that does not help you but may very well help others. Thanks for letting me know and would be good to know the circumstances ie off road / road riding when this happened! Good luck. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Hi Billy, I was riding on a hilly and bumpy secondary paved road. I believe that the weight of the phone pushed down on the spring loaded arm when hitting several bumps in a row and allowed the top hooks to loose the connection. Also with my Samsung S10 there was space enough that the phone was either sitting out at those tabs or against the back "flush against the mount". I'm going to use an S10 phone case and use "3M Dual Lock" behind this case now to continue to use the mount. This will take away the weight of the phone pressing down on the spring arm over bumps. The repair on my phone was $500 CAD, and it cant happen again. :-( If you like I can send you pictures. Thanks for listening!
Hi Dan. Thanks for letting me know. The pics would be great as I can share these on my channel if you are ok with that. The spring mech is pretty sturdy, certainly on the one I have, but that said i have not been on anything like you have with my bike so will definitely let others know. Again sorry this has been your experience. All the best, ride safe! Billy
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Yeah, I need waze I need to see where the police are, reg sat nav is useless to me, always use my phone.
Thanks for watching and your comments. Sounds like speed is the problem 😂😂 but waze very good for identifying the location of the bobbies! Ride safe dude. Cheers. Billy
How to destroy your'e phone it knackers the camera on them check the internet phones are not a sat nav
Been using this for quite a while now. My camera and phone no problem.
If they made one of these with QI charging i would bite the arms off the seller trying to get one
That would be very cool!
www.amazon.com/dp/B07F118P44/?coliid=I3CAAFCT8R6IOM&colid=2G3L1QWKWPD2C&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it enjoy the arms...I suggest some fava beans and a nice Chianti.
These are rubbish. Bought and sent it straight. Did not charge my phone at all.
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Two big misses for this product. No portrait, no wireless charging
Hi Steve. Agree to some degree. However, Wireless charging is not really wireless as you still need a cable to plug into the plate you connect your phone too. As for portrait, yes this would be great but I don't miss it that much to be honest be a nice to have as an option. Thanks for your comments. Ride safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures wireless charging with no wires. Clips in to the stock Bmw cradle and powers from the bike connection. No portrait but at least one issue solved... R&P Motorcycle Wireless Charger Navigation Bracket Fast Charge for BMW R1200GS R1250GS S1000XR F800GS F750GS GPS Bracket (Yellow) www.amazon.com/dp/B07F1342VK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HQQOFbE3SDG2V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Hi Steve. This looks great product! True wireless charging! Thanks for sharing. Question. Have you come across a waterproof case for the phone that can still take the wireless charge? Cheers. Billy
Garmin is obsolete, compared to any smart phone.
Maybe but vibrations from the bike will eventually f*** ur phone up. I speak from experience. Thanks for watching the video 👍👍👍
@@BillysBikeAdventures Possibly, but the r1250gs is pretty smooth on the highway. Plus I have Apple Care, which covers everything, and I get a new phone every 2 years for my business.
That's great but it's the BMW with a cradle on the sat Nav prep that did my phone so not taking the risk anymore. Great you have Apple care and they sort it out for you 👍
26 quid vs 500 sat nav? 26 quid plus 800 quid phone vs 500 quid sat nav
Yes but my phone can double up as a sat nav. A sat nav can’t double up as a phone
@@BillysBikeAdventures unless you get a bit of water in the charging port ;) not one better or worse, both have their uses, your phone can't show you live telemetry data from the bike etc etc. Doesn't make one better than the other, just different. But your 26 cradle can't do anything without a few hundred quid phone.
Had the phone anyway don’t need the sat nav. Also I don’t see many posts about people’s phones not navigating properly vs plenty of of posts about sat navs cocking up all the time. V happy with my phone 🤩👍🏼
And how to take off😂😂😂 you dont explain. Cradle slot in...but how to take off??😂😂 yap
Good point but I guess you just do the reverse of what you did to put it in. Thanks for watching. Cheers. Billy