Choose motorcycle phone mounts and cases for a secure, practical place to carry your device on the bike. Compare handlebar, fork-stem and other mounting positions, then match the fitting to your phone and motorcycle. Consider vibration damping, weather exposure and charging as part of the complete setup, rather than choosing the case alone.
Build the setup from three compatible parts
Start with the phone case or holder, the head that retains it and the mount that attaches to the motorcycle. Check compatibility across all three. A case for a similarly named phone may have different dimensions or camera openings, so use the exact device model when selecting it.
A universal clamp or adhesive adaptor offers another route, but still has limits. Check supported dimensions, case materials and the manufacturer's fixing instructions. Do not assume that a mount intended for a bicycle, car or desk is approved for motorcycle use.
Choose a position that works with your bike
Handlebar mounting
Check the bar diameter and available straight section, including any required spacers. Consider the space occupied by controls, cables and other accessories. Confirm that the fitted phone clears the tank and screen throughout steering movement.
Fork-stem mounting
Confirm the stem opening's shape and dimensions against the mount specification. Different stems need different fittings, and a central position does not establish compatibility by itself. Account for any cap or equipment already occupying that location.
Mirror or control-clamp fittings
These can offer alternative positions where handlebar space is limited. Check the exact mounting dimensions and required hardware. Keep access to switches, levers and the ignition clear, and follow the fitting instructions for the chosen system.
Screen position and access
Compare portrait and landscape arrangements with the complete assembly fitted. Keep the instruments and road view clear. Set your route before departure and stop safely when you need to make adjustments.
Check vibration protection separately
Some smartphone camera systems are sensitive to motorcycle vibration. Quad Lock recommends its Vibration Dampener for motorcycle installations and explains that it reduces high-frequency vibration. It is a separate consideration from the mechanism that holds the phone.
Follow the phone and mount manufacturers' guidance for the exact combination. A dampener does not guarantee that a camera cannot be damaged, and Quad Lock notes additional risk when recording while riding. Check the prescribed order of components when adding a charging head or adaptor.
Cases and charging heads have different compatibility rules
For example, Quad Lock MAG cases retain the twist-lock connection used by its motorcycle mounts. Quad Lock does not recommend its magnetic MAG Head for motorcycle use. Select a head explicitly intended for the riding environment and confirm the complete configuration.
For charging, check the phone's support, power supply, cable connections and the charger's weather specification. A waterproof charging head does not make the phone itself waterproof. Use the designated installation instructions and check cable clearance at full steering lock.
Plan for weather and longer journeys
Check any cover or enclosure against the exact phone and case. Consider access to buttons, connectors and the screen when covered. For a dedicated navigation device, compare motorcycle GPS systems; for journey recording, explore action cameras and their approved mounting options.
Bring the details of your phone and motorcycle
Contact Moto Central with the exact phone model, motorcycle model and year, plus any existing mount components. Photos and measurements of the proposed mounting position can help us identify the fittings to compare.
