Other Audio, Communication & Navigation
About Other Audio, Communication & Navigation
Phone and GPS holders, in-helmet communication systems and other accessories that do not fit the audio groups are filed in this mixed section. The listings include phone and GPS holders and cradles, mount kits for handlebar tubes, phone cases, an in-helmet communication system, a radio system, an RGB controller, an amplifier install kit and antenna covers for Harley-Davidson models. Riders come here to mount a phone or GPS, protect it, or finish a sound install.
For a holder, start with where it mounts. The listing shows the tube size it fits, such as a kit for a 1-1/4 inch tube, and common handlebar sizes include 7/8, 1 and 1-1/4 inch, so measure yours. Next, match the device: cradles are listed for particular GPS models such as the Nuvi 50, and phone cases for particular phones. Phone makers warn that engine vibration can damage phone cameras, so check your maker's advice before mounting. For an amplifier install kit, the wire gauge, listed here as 8 gauge, has to suit the amplifier's draw.
Brands here include Kicker, Cardo, Ciro and RAM Mounts. For related parts, see Speakers, Amplifiers and Headsets & Intercoms. The wider group is Audio, Communication & Navigation.
FAQs on phone, GPS and communication accessories
What size handlebar mount do I need for a phone holder?
Measure the diameter of the bar or tube where the mount will sit. Handlebars are commonly 7/8, 1 or 1-1/4 inch, and mounts are made for particular sizes. Check the listing for the tube size, and make sure the mount clears the controls.
Is it safe to mount a smartphone on a motorcycle?
Phone makers have warned that vibration from motorcycle engines can damage camera components. Check your phone maker's guidance, consider a mount that dampens vibration and avoid long rides with the camera exposed to engine vibration. A secure, rigid holder also keeps the phone from falling.
Do I need a cradle made for my GPS model?
Usually yes. GPS cradles are made for particular models, with the connector and the shape matched to the device. The listings name models such as the Nuvi 50, so confirm your model number before ordering.
How do I pick an amplifier wiring kit?
Choose a kit with a wire gauge that suits the amplifier's current draw, using the size the amplifier's maker recommends, and make sure it includes a fuse near the battery. A thin wire for a large amplifier can overheat. The listing here shows an 8 gauge kit.
Will an in-helmet communication system fit my helmet?
It depends on the helmet's shape and the space for speakers. Check the system's fit notes and your helmet maker's guidance. Headsets & Intercoms lists headset and intercom parts if you want to compare more options.
