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Ram Mount
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 6:51 am
by jlr12r
Anyone have any expierence wtih these mounts? I am a little concerned about the handle bar clamps marking the finish. I like the flexibility of these mounts, thinking about using one to mount a box for some toogle switches. Would you suggest any other mounting system?
Thanks
Jim
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:25 am
by sjbmw
The clamps ship with rubber strips to prevent metal to metal contact.
Got 2 ball mounts on my handlebars.
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:38 am
by R4R&R
sjbmw wrote:The clamps ship with rubber strips to prevent metal to metal contact.
Mine don't have those.
sjbmw wrote:Got 2 ball mounts on my handlebars.
I do too, but without the rubber strips. They are pretty firmly attached and while they are on, there is no obvious marring/damage to the bars. I have a feeling that when I take them off, there won't be too much of a noticeable mark.
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:42 am
by sjbmw
I got all the parts from cyclegadgets.com
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:04 am
by r12r-don
My Zumo 550 mount did not come with the rubber. I have a roll of black rubber matting that I bought in Home Depot or Lowes and use around the house. I cut a strip of that and wrapped it in place and closed the overlapping ends with electrical tape.
Had it in one place for a week and then moved it. You can't even tell where it was originally so I can vouch for it.
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:31 pm
by NeilS
I've used RAM mounts for many years and I like them, but I don't like the handlebar clamp types because they CAN scratch the paint on the bars. I'd suggest you use a #252 or #272 ball mounted on an existing bolt. For example, you could use one of the handlebar clamp bolts (with a suitable spacer) and the #272.
I'm also planning to mount some electrical stuff on my bars, but I'm not going to use a RAM mount. Instead, I'm going to make a couple of small metal panels and attach them to those same handlebar clamp bolts. The switches, etc. will mount in holes in the panels.
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:37 pm
by sjbmw
TonyT has a mount system on his ST that is awesome.
I think he had it made by the gadget guy.
The gadget guy does it all when it comes to custom mounts.
http://www.gadgetguy.net/index.html
Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:47 pm
by famousperson
I used a RAM mount without rubber strips for my GPS on my HD Sportster. When I transfered the mount over to my R12R there were no marks on the Harley's bars. Using the rubber seems like a good idea, though.
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 2:20 pm
by Lost Rider
I have one of these I use for my StreetPilot, when I'm not using the tank-bag mount. Works great, comes with sticky felt, and doesn't scratch anything. Quality stuff.
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/pr ... /3043/230/
