GPS RAM Mount

[Star Cruiser]

Does anyone have a ram MOUNT (BALL TYPE) to hold a GPS. I was going to try to find a mount that would attach to the SE5 cover, but not sure if there were some better ideas. I have an SE5 so t here is no Clutch lever to attach it onto. The "U" bracket appears too small for the handlebars and the bars are plastic covered so i don't want to break them.

Any idea is worth a look, I know I can count on some of your experience out there.

[strats]

Honestly, your going to hate the sound of this... but... get a sharp hobby knife and make a nice clean cut across the nice plastic trim on the right hand bar,pull it off and there you will find a nice standard handlebar to attatch the U bolt clamp to.

The trim goes back on and with the cut to the bottom you wouldnt know, but if it bothers you that much I don't think it would really be an expensive part.

[bjt]

I did what strats is suggesting to you to hold my Zumo 450 with its included RAM mount hardware (the U bolt / handlebar style).

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w134/briantangen/Spyder/DSC00003-3.jpg

[Greg H.]

Honestly, your going to hate the sound of this... but... get a sharp hobby knife and make a nice clean cut across the nice plastic trim on the right hand bar,pull it off and there you will find a nice standard handlebar to attatch the U bolt clamp to.

The trim goes back on and with the cut to the bottom you wouldnt know, but if it bothers you that much I don't think it would really be an expensive part.

That's what I did! Perfect!!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce38b3127ccec53227c25cf200000040O08AZtmbZq0aMw e3nw0/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce38b3127ccec533673ffd5300000040O08AZtmbZq0aMw e3nw0/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[LittleJohn]

FYI
I have mine mounted like this as well (U bolt on the right side where the plastic is removed) I didnt cut mine to get it off. If you loosen everything up you can slide off all the controls on the right and slide the plastic off unscathed, then slide everything back on. Works like a dream!

[bone crusher]

That's what I did! Perfect!!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce38b3127ccec53227c25cf200000040O08AZtmbZq0aMw e3nw0/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce38b3127ccec533673ffd5300000040O08AZtmbZq0aMw e3nw0/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Take that knob you have and replace it for 20.00 with the garmin anti-theft one...that way nobody can mess with your cradle...

[Greg H.]

Take that knob you have and replace it for 20.00 with the garmin anti-theft one...that way nobody can mess with your cradle...

Yep! That's in the plans. :)

[rleathen]

I mounted my GPS using the RAM ballmount dead center of the console attaching the RAM ball mount on the top plastic that covers the pull out reminder card. I did have to remove the pull out card so that the mounting bolts would not be a problem. While the top plastic section does appear to be somewhat loose, it is strong enough to hold the RAM ball mount, a RAM Aqua waterproof case and my GPS. I mounted it in this location so that I could just look down slightly to see thge GPS without having to really take my eyes off of the road.

[Star Cruiser]

Thanks guys,
That is pefect. I have to admit that I did not like Strat's reply (just like he said). Hearing the rest of you, I feel a lot better about it. I didn't know "what was under that trim" so now I am happy with trying to put it back on, or leaving it off, if it is not possible. It is still nicely finished as your pictures attest.
Thanks guys, this forum is a great resource, and you didn't even make me feel silly for asking - Can't wait to meet up with you at a few rallies.
:cheers:

[Big Arm]

Just ordered the anti-theft lock the other day
http://www.laptopgear.com/RAM_KNOB3L_KNOB_W_KEYED_LOCK_1_4_20_BRASS_HO_p/ram-knob3l.htm

[craigclive]

I have the "U" Bracket mount. I removed the plastic ring on the right handlebar and mounted the bracket there. works very well.

Craig

[docdoru]

check this page http://www.cyclegadgets.com/products/RAM/ram.asp?prod=RAM-SP26

[burg650]

I have the first Garmin portable unit the 2610 that I use on my other bike and jet ski and don't really want to buy another one as this one has been great so far but at the same time sure do not want to mount this big thing on the handle bar, where else would you put this model on the spyder.

[ataDude]

Clicky: http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=37710&postcount=7
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I have the first Garmin portable unit the 2610 that I use on my other bike and jet ski and don't really want to buy another one as this one has been great so far but at the same time sure do not want to mount this big thing on the handle bar, where else would you put this model on the spyder.

[nyfdtsdemt]

hey i have my IPOD and GPS both on the clutch side no need to do any mods at all i will send ya pick and tell ya all the part #'s from RAM if ya like:spyder2:

[Director]

hey i have my IPOD and GPS both on the clutch side no need to do any mods at all i will send ya pick and tell ya all the part #'s from RAM if ya like:spyder2:

I think the posters looking for help have SE5s, so no clutch. It's easy if you have a clutch fluid reservoir, but options are more limited with the electronic shift versions.

Bruce

[Spydr in KS]

Here is my RAM mount. Attached the ball mount to plastic just in front of the handle bar. I use a Garmin Nuvi and with a medium size RAM arm I can position the GPS where I can see it by glancing down. It rides nice and solid here and I like it better than having it off to the side of the bars.

[Star Cruiser]

Here is my RAM mount. Attached the ball mount to plastic just in front of the handle bar. I use a Garmin Nuvi and with a medium size RAM arm I can position the GPS where I can see it by glancing down. It rides nice and solid here and I like it better than having it off to the side of the bars.
Thanks that gives me two pretty good options. I will probably go with the "U" bracket on the left hand side. The GPS is not something that I "watch" a lot, so the occassional glance to the left will be alright, as long as it does not interfere with the mirror view.
i think I'll be able to find my way to TN before ya know it.
btw - YES Bruce is right. There is no Clutch reservoir to mount it.
Thanks to all for the great pics and suggestions

[bone crusher]

Thanks that gives me two pretty good options. I will probably go with the "U" bracket on the left hand side. The GPS is not something that I "watch" a lot, so the occassional glance to the left will be alright, as long as it does not interfere with the mirror view.
i think I'll be able to find my way to TN before ya know it.
btw - YES Bruce is right. There is no Clutch reservoir to mount it.
Thanks to all for the great pics and suggestions

I put my zumo on the right...I actually find it easier to use there, believe it or not...

[NancysToy]

Thanks that gives me two pretty good options. I will probably go with the "U" bracket on the left hand side. The GPS is not something that I "watch" a lot, so the occassional glance to the left will be alright, as long as it does not interfere with the mirror view.
i think I'll be able to find my way to TN before ya know it.
btw - YES Bruce is right. There is no Clutch reservoir to mount it.
Thanks to all for the great pics and suggestions
There is no available space to mount a U-bracket to the left hand side, only the right...at least on a SM5. I think the control pod is bigger on a SE5, so there is no space there, either. Can anybody with an SE5 chime in?
-Scotty

[bjt]

I put my zumo on the right...I actually find it easier to use there, believe it or not...

My most convenient mounting location for my Zumo was when I had it on the left side. When I got the J&M CB setup, I had to relocate the Zumo to the right side. I am thinking of trying to mount the J&M CB in another location and putting the Zumo back on the left. http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Thinking/thinking-020.gif

[NancysToy]

My most convenient mounting location for my Zumo was when I had it on the left side. When I got the J&M CB setup, I had to relocate the Zumo to the right side. I am thinking of trying to mount the J&M CB in another location and putting the Zumo back on the left. http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Thinking/thinking-020.gif
Were you able to use a U-clamp there (left), or was it a clutch reservoir mount?
-Scotty

[bjt]

Were you able to use a U-clamp there (left), or was it a clutch reservoir mount?
-Scotty

I slightly modified the included RAM ball mount to fit the clutch lever clamp. That's the same location that J&M used for their Spyder CB setup.

This thread had the details. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4944

[jeuchler]

Well, I'm gonna pop for a proper ram mount for my Nuvi, but this $0 method really has worked nojoke

I just used the suction cup mount, and put it on the right gauge screen with a bit of dish washing soap--hasn't fallen off even with all the vibrations since last June:

http://www.6impossible.com/spyder/spyderGPS.jpg

[bjt]

Well, I'm gonna pop for a proper ram mount for my Nuvi, but this $0 method really has worked nojoke

I just used the suction cup mount, and put it on the right gauge screen with a bit of dish washing soap--hasn't fallen off even with all the vibrations since last June:

http://www.6impossible.com/spyder/spyderGPS.jpg

Same as what dltang did with her Lowrance XOG. :thumbup:

[bone crusher]

My most convenient mounting location for my Zumo was when I had it on the left side. When I got the J&M CB setup, I had to relocate the Zumo to the right side. I am thinking of trying to mount the J&M CB in another location and putting the Zumo back on the left. http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Thinking/thinking-020.gif

It's interesting...you'd think that being on a bike that it'd make more sense to have it on the left so that your right hand can stay on the throttle...I actually have no problems using my left hand to control it...no problems with steering right when I do it. It does seem counter-intuitive, but I am more comfortable with it on the right...perhaps it's like driving a car. There is always more of a right-looking bias when you look in your rear-view mirror or right outside mirror (check blindspot). To look left, you just glance quickly.

I find that eyes naturally trail to the right more than the left, just like reading notes and typing from them...most everyone puts the documents on the right...

[rleathen]

I have included pictures of my console mounted RAM ball mount and GPS holder. I also, depending on teh weather replace the GPS holder with a Aqua waterproff case.

[nyfdtsdemt]

hey did both ipod and gps off the left side with ram parts if ya want pics or more holla atcha ya boy!

[bjt]

It's interesting...you'd think that being on a bike that it'd make more sense to have it on the left so that your right hand can stay on the throttle...I actually have no problems using my left hand to control it...no problems with steering right when I do it. It does seem counter-intuitive, but I am more comfortable with it on the right...perhaps it's like driving a car. There is always more of a right-looking bias when you look in your rear-view mirror or right outside mirror (check blindspot). To look left, you just glance quickly.

I find that eyes naturally trail to the right more than the left, just like reading notes and typing from them...most everyone puts the documents on the right...

I navigate the screens and adjust my music on the GPS a lot more than I have to fiddle with the CB. Its just as easy for me to glance to the left as it is to glance to the right but it feels a lot better to just lift my left hand a few inches to touch the GPS screen instead of reaching across my body to touch the screen.

[vwatso]

Here is my setup. It works great for me.

vwatso

[wyliec]

I think the posters looking for help have SE5s, so no clutch. It's easy if you have a clutch fluid reservoir, but options are more limited with the electronic shift versions.

Bruce

Can someone provide the clutch reservoir RAM mount p/n?

Thanks

[bjt]

Here is my setup. It works great for me.

vwatso

Looks nice. Sometimes seeing the Kewlmetal setup with its specialized GPS, phone, etc. mounts has me considering going with their console and bars. I really like the center piece they made for you. :thumbup:

[burg650]

I have a Nuvi 750 that I will use on my Spyder my 2610 is too big and look bulky, I have been using the suction cup glass mount that came with it in the car for some time and it never came off until I took it off. I wonder if I can use this mount on the Spyder windscreen will it be secure I did put the suction mount on the windscreen ( a F1 screen) and left it on it for three days and boy it sure still holds strong I just wonder about the other part that get attach to the glass mount with that snap ball is that secure. The mount I am talking about look like this,

http://www.ioffer.com/i/010-11030-00-Garmin-Vehicle-Suction-Cup-Mount-Nuvi-700-Series-100044369

[bjt]

I have a Nuvi 750 that I will use on my Spyder my 2610 is too big and look bulky, I have been using the suction cup glass mount that came with it in the car for some time and it never came off until I took it off. I wonder if I can use this mount on the Spyder windscreen will it be secure I did put the suction mount on the windscreen ( a F1 screen) and left it on it for three days and boy it sure still holds strong I just wonder about the other part that get attach to the glass mount with that snap ball is that secure. The mount I am talking about look like this,

http://www.ioffer.com/i/010-11030-00-Garmin-Vehicle-Suction-Cup-Mount-Nuvi-700-Series-100044369

dltang rides with her GPS attached by suction cup to the dash display covering the speedometer. Never had a problem with it falling off in any weather at any distance. We went from Mich. to Tenn., all around lamonster's neck of the woods, and back to Mich. with it stuck there. :thumbup:

[Director]

Can someone provide the clutch reservoir RAM mount p/n?

Thanks

RAM B-346U

http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/Mo...8/Default.aspx (http://www.ram-mount.com/Products/MotorcycleMounts/tabid/128/Default.aspx)

Bruce