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In this blog I will be reviewing the accessories that elevate your Bullet riding experience. Click here to read my reviews on Performance Modifications for Royal Enfield Bullet. For the uninitiated my distinction method between a modification and an accessory is very simple. If you are replacing an original item of your Bull then it will be a modification, whereas if you are adding an object it becomes an accessory. So I consider an LED headlight as a mod, whereas the fog lights would be an accessory. By that same distinction the Deltran LiFePo4 batteries and the Boyer Bransen Powerbox are modifications as they can replace your existing battery. Crash guards though an integral part of motorcycle, since does not replace an existing part becomes an accessory.
In this blog I’ll not be reviewing riding gears like helmets, armor or gloves. This blog is strictly for the bullet. So if you find an innovative accessory that improves the Bullet riding experience do mention it in the comments section. Happy thumping.

Saturday, January 2, 2016

Clip type mobile holder review

Clip type mobile holder
Clip type mobile holder front
With the advancement of mapping technologies more and more people refer to their phones or GPS devices for planning routes. Even if you know the correct directions, referring to your phone can provide useful updates on traffic situation at that particular time.  Even news and information on construction works, accidents and major mishaps on a particular road are provided so that you can take alternate way. The only encumbrance in checking your mobile for these directions while on a motorcycle is that both your hands are engaged and you do not have a dashboard to securely keep your mobile. This is where you feel the need for good mobile phone holder.

Pros or advantages of Clip type mobile holder

Clip type mobile holder
Clip type mobile holder side
Completely secures the mobile on the motorcycle so you do not have to worry about it. I have personally travelled at speeds exceeding 120 km/ph (with Bullet 500 vibrations) without fearing for my mobile. Does not block any part of the screen. 360 Degree rotation. Reasonable price. Upper part can be easily dismantled and kept separately after use. Price is so cheap that you can leave it on the motorcycle without fear of it getting stolen. Easiest method for mounting the mobile phone. 

Cons or issues with Clip type mobile holder

Clip type mobile holder
Clip type mobile holder open
On the cheaper versions the rotating ball does not tighten properly. This results in the mobile mount rotating slightly due to vibrations. Since the installation can be done without any tools, anyone who wants to remove it from your motorcycle can also do it very easily.  The design sticks out and looks incongruous on your Bullet.  Since the material is plastic after some time it fades and starts looking cheap. For better looking and compact mobile phone holder you can await my review on Wizgear type mobile phone holder.

Further improvements required in Clip type mobile holder

The design should be made more compact and with better materials. The wingnut for installing the mobile holder on the handlebar should be removable. This will prevent the holder from being stolen easily.

Usage tips for Clip type mobile holder

After fixing it on the handlebars you can put a few drops of rubber glue like fevibond on the end of the screws so that it does not open easily. 

Where to buy Clip type mobile holder

Can be bought online here or even amazon and ebay. However I found the quality and finish of the model from 'Lifestyle - you' to be the better standard.

Price (approx) of Clip type mobile holder

Rs. 250/ - Rs. 350/- approx. 
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