Ram handlebar mount

[dshogman]

I'm sure there's something out there on this subject but I can't seem to make a search work now.
So will ask the question: does anyone have one of those Ram mounts that uses a "U" bolt around the handlebar
for their GPS or whatever?
Thanks.

 

[Pincushion]

I used this to mount my GPS

http://www.themountdepot.com/RAM_B_231Z_2_p/ram-b-231z-2.htm

Worked great and I know several others that have also the same one!

 

[Pincushion]

Here is another picture... I couldn't find a U-bolt mount that would fit, this one fit good.

 

[Ken5517 / Wish Again]

http://www.themountdepot.com/RAM_B_231Z_2_p/ram-b-231z-2.htm

Worked great and I know several others that have also the same one!

View attachment 29144

will that work on the RT?

 

[Pincushion]

will that work on the RT?

The description says it will fit 1.57 to 3.15" Dia.

 

[Bob Denman]

That is a very interesting-looking mount:thumbup: I've been looking for a way to hook a water bottle mount to the rear grips for my Missus; do you think it might work?

 

[billybovine]

gps city

Go to gpscity.com they have hundreds of options with pictures and videos. I could not find any U-bolt types that are big enough.

 

[dshogman]

Pincushion's looks like the right thing for me. Can't put it on left side though due to clutch reservoir. Will have to take a look and see if it fits on the right side. Like the idea better than the U bolt which could possibly slip.

 

[billybovine]

Pictures

Here are pictures of my GPS Ram mount on the right side.

 

[dave711]

this is what I got to setup on our RT...

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[TD="class: gridItem"] UNPKD RAM DOUBLE SOCKET ARM FOR 1" BALL [/TD]
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[TD="class: gridItem"]RAM-B-272U[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"] RAM BASE W/ 9 MM HOLE AND 1" BALL [/TD]
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[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"] 0 [/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]$13.06[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]$13.06[/TD]
[/TR]
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[TD="class: gridItem"]3[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"]RAM-B-132BU[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"] UNPKD RAM DRINK CUP HOLDER W/ 1" BALL [/TD]
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[/TABLE]
along with kewl metal gps mount.. nothing else required...

 

[yfx4]

I did not use the u-bolt mount. I purchased the 9mm 45-degree ball mount (?272b?) from Ram Mounts. I got a 60mm long 10mm chrome bolt (spendy) and a 3/4 chrome spacer/some flat washers. I mounted the Ram Ball on one of the lower handlebar bolt locations with the longer bolt and torqued it to 28 ft-lbs (per dealer from manual). I used this for a cupholder but it would work for any number of accessories.

Just an alternate thought.....

 

[Ken5517 / Wish Again]

this is what I got to setup on our RT...

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[TD="class: gridItem"]1
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"]RAM-B-201U
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"] UNPKD RAM DOUBLE SOCKET ARM FOR 1" BALL
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"]Each
[/TD]
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[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]1
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"] 0
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]$13.88
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]$13.88
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: altRowColor"]
[TD="class: gridItem"]2
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"]RAM-B-272U
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"] RAM BASE W/ 9 MM HOLE AND 1" BALL
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"]Each
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]1
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]1
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"] 0
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]$13.06
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]$13.06
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD="class: gridItem"]3
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"]RAM-B-132BU
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"] UNPKD RAM DRINK CUP HOLDER W/ 1" BALL
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem"]Each
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]1
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]1
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"] 0
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]$16.92
[/TD]
[TD="class: gridItem, align: right"]$16.92
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

along with kewl metal gps mount.. nothing else required...

got pics?

 

[dshogman]

Billy and Dave - thanks for the pics and list of items. There are so many pieces in the RAM system and I haven't found a stocking dealer anywhere in northern Washington. Billy - can you post a list of the parts for your installation - looks like the short arm, what about the piece at the top of the arm?
Thanks

 

[retread]

That is a very interesting-looking mount:thumbup: I've been looking for a way to hook a water bottle mount to the rear grips for my Missus; do you think it might work?

Wally World has a good one for about 6 bucks, fits and looks good. In auto dept.

john

 

[billybovine]

Parts list

This is the list of parts I used plus I added the drink holder for who may be interested. The prices are Canadian so I assume US prices will be less on the US GPS City web site. When I ordered my parts I got them in one day, great service.

 

[dshogman]

Thanks all. Just ordered from Mount Depot - same base as Pincushion, RAM-B-231Z-2 (includes both strap - 1.57" to 3.15" dia - as per his picture as well as the U bolt -.5" to 1.25" dia - fittings). Added 201U Standard arm length, 238U Diamond plate, and GA7U for my Garmin 276C. Looks like it all should work just fine.

 

[NancysToy]

I posted a Simple RAM Mount some time ago for the RT, but the archives disappeared with the switch to the new version, so I can't search the old threads for you. Here's a pic.

 

[yfx4]

I posted a Simple RAM Mount some time ago for the RT, but the archives disappeared with the switch to the new version, so I can't search the old threads for you. Here's a pic.

This is basically what I did too