The Harley-Davidson Breakout is one of the most visually distinctive bikes in the Softail lineup. The stretched-out profile, fat rear tire, and minimalist cockpit design are what make it stand out, and those same design choices affect how you mount a phone. The Breakout has a narrower handlebar than most
Riding in hot weather can drain you faster than you expect. A helmet, jacket, gloves, engine heat, and summer pavement all add up quickly. A motorcycle drink holder is not the most glamorous accessory, but on long rides it can be one of the most useful. The problem is that
The Harley-Davidson Tri Glide looks like it should be easy to mount a phone or GPS. It is large, stable, and built for long-distance touring. But the cockpit is more crowded than it looks. The fairing, gauges, handlebar controls, and windshield limit your clean mounting locations. The two best mounting
The Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited looks like it should be easy to mount a phone or GPS on because it is such a large touring motorcycle. The reality is different. The cockpit is big, but it is also crowded. The fairing, infotainment display, gauges, windscreen, handlebar controls, mirrors, and sloped handlebar
The Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic is a full-size touring motorcycle with plenty of cockpit structure, but that does not automatically make phone and GPS mounting easy. Between the fairing, gauges, windscreen, handlebar shape, clutch/brake perch, and limited open handlebar space, the right mounting location matters. This is not a
The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy cockpit hasn’t changed much in the basics: thick 1.25-inch handlebar with room on both sides of the stem and clutch/brake reservoirs that sit right where you can see them without craning. These two spots still dominate for a reason—they use existing sturdy points, keep controls free,