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RAM X-Grip Mount Input

HankD

HankD

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I won a RAM X-Grip phone/GPS mounting system at a Bike Night raffle last week. This was on my farkle list and I was happy. It looks cool, but the problem is it came with a U-Bolt handlebar mounting system that I don't believe will fit my RT-S handlebars. Also, I would prefer a center-mount location rather than out on the bars.

The system looks like it is modular and I can switch the bottom part to another type of mount location. I was looking for opinions on a good center-mount RAM system that people on the Forum have used and liked. Just looking for the bottom mount piece, don't need the X-grip itself.

Thanks for any input!
 
Bike Night

Hank, That's awesome that you won the mount at Bike Night! I ended up having to work later than expected and it was still misting rain on us at 530 so I decided to wimp out. :opps:
 
adzgrrrl said:
Hank, That's awesome that you won the mount at Bike Night! I ended up having to work later than expected and it was still misting rain on us at 530 so I decided to wimp out. :opps:
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The weather was really sketchy, not surprised y'all didn't make it because of your longer ride to get there. I live about 5 mins away from the location or else I wouldn't have gone either. Low turnout and no Spyders this time anyhow. Maybe next time. ;)
 
HankD said:
I won a RAM X-Grip phone/GPS mounting system at a Bike Night raffle last week. This was on my farkle list and I was happy. It looks cool, but the problem is it came with a U-Bolt handlebar mounting system that I don't believe will fit my RT-S handlebars. Also, I would prefer a center-mount location rather than out on the bars.

The system looks like it is modular and I can switch the bottom part to another type of mount location. I was looking for opinions on a good center-mount RAM system that people on the Forum have used and liked. Just looking for the bottom mount piece, don't need the X-grip itself.

Thanks for any input!
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Depends on what handlbars you have. I have the tri-axis and they have a 1/4 inch mounting hole right in the center where I have mine mounted. I have a 1/4 inch to ram-ball mount.
 
GPS mount

Do a search for Leader mounts or technology.
They have many options for Spyders.
 
Lamonster has a real nice one

HankD said:
I won a RAM X-Grip phone/GPS mounting system at a Bike Night raffle last week. This was on my farkle list and I was happy. It looks cool, but the problem is it came with a U-Bolt handlebar mounting system that I don't believe will fit my RT-S handlebars. Also, I would prefer a center-mount location rather than out on the bars.

The system looks like it is modular and I can switch the bottom part to another type of mount location. I was looking for opinions on a good center-mount RAM system that people on the Forum have used and liked. Just looking for the bottom mount piece, don't need the X-grip itself.

Thanks for any input!
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I have that setup. I ended up going with the Lamonster Garage model here.
http://www.lamonstergarage.com/lamonster-spyderdock-with-12v-cig-usb/

Love having the power port right below the device.:thumbup:
 
Seen a few people lose their phones using the X-grip. I'd sell it and get a Tec-Mount. Spyderpops sells them.

Just my .02 .. but with a $800 phone I'm not chancing it....
 
Firefly said:
Seen a few people lose their phones using the X-grip. I'd sell it and get a Tec-Mount. Spyderpops sells them.

Just my .02 .. but with a $800 phone I'm not chancing it....
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I wonder if the ones that lost their phone were using the additional rubber-band type securing system that you put on after you get the phone in the grip. I'll do some more research, thanks.
 
never lost it

HankD said:
I wonder if the ones that lost their phone were using the additional rubber-band type securing system that you put on after you get the phone in the grip. I'll do some more research, thanks.
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On my side, an iPhone5 with the x-grip (without the rubber band) on my F3 handle and more than 7K miles without any issue.

But, it's a real Ram Mount X-Grip and not a Chinese cheap replica found on ebay. (not sure they are that cheap, but I doesn't want to take the chance...)
 
Dash mount???

I made a dash mount like JT sells on this site. With a RAM ball and long extension it puts the phone just ( JUST) below my line of sight. Mount at the bar center means you'll have to drop your vision down to see the phone.

There is a also a rubber net for the X-grip to hold a phone without any fear of loss.

Good luck. Kaos
 
kaos said:
I made a dash mount like JT sells on this site. With a RAM ball and long extension it puts the phone just ( JUST) below my line of sight. Mount at the bar center means you'll have to drop your vision down to see the phone.

There is a also a rubber net for the X-grip to hold a phone without any fear of loss.

Good luck. Kaos
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Thanks! I have the original X-Grip (not a Chinese knock-off), and the rubber net was included. I think the center mount shown in an earlier post will work well for me. The stem pieces I already have will bring it up to a reasonable height for me. I also have BT helmet paired to phone so I wont have to look too often.
 
Triple B said:
Depends on what handlbars you have. I have the tri-axis and they have a 1/4 inch mounting hole right in the center where I have mine mounted. I have a 1/4 inch to ram-ball mount.
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Minor correction. It's a 6 mm hole, not 1/4". And yes, it is a good place to bolt something onto the Tri-Axis HB.
 
I have the RAM X-Grip on my 2013 ST. Sometimes the rubber tips like to move off the arms they are inserted on. I put super glue on the rubber where it inserts to the arm. No problem now.
 
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