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Simple RAM Mount for the RT
- Thread starter NancysToy
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followup question
Does anyone know if this setup will work with 2014 RS-S?
(specifically, are the handlebar screws the same size for RS vs RT, 2014 vs 2010?)
ty
Does anyone know if this setup will work with 2014 RS-S?
(specifically, are the handlebar screws the same size for RS vs RT, 2014 vs 2010?)
ty
Wanting to use my existing GPS on my RTS, I added the simple RAM mount shown here. First, remove one existing thin-head M10 x 40 mm handlebar screw. Retain the washer. You will need the following materials:
Retained M10 washer - stainless
M10 ID x 19 mm L (3/8" x 3/4") chrome spacer - modified
RAM-B-253U mount
M10 x 1.50 x 60 mm socket head screw
Blue threadlocker (Loctite)
I could not readily find a stainless steel spacer, so I used chromed steel. To fit it in the bottom of the tapered handlebar recess, I put a bolt through it, tightened it with a nut, chucked it in a drill, then ground it down to a slightly smaller diameter for the last 1/8" or so. I coated the ground part with acrylic spray to inhibit rust. A machine shop could probably turn you a spacer of the correct diameter and length out of stainless or high tensile strength aluminum. Standard spacers are English units, even when advertised as metric. A 5/8" spacer would be long enough, but my supplier only had 1/2" and 3/4". A half inch spacer is too short to avoid interference between the mount and the handlebar assembly.
Reinstall the existing stainless washer, then the spacer, and the mount. Use the new, longer screw to secure everything. The original screws have ScotchGrip threadlocker. Enough epoxy remains in the hole to probably secure the new screw, but I used some Loctite to be certain. Torque the screw to 28 lbf-ft (38 N-M). The mount will probably turn when you tighten, so you will have to experiment with the starting position to get it where you want it in the end.
spideybuffal0
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help
Did you have a hard time loosening the handlebar allen bolt ? I am putting a ton of force on it and does not seem to budge. The only thing it may be is that the weather here is 5 degrees. I am a little early waiting for spring. Thanks
Did you have a hard time loosening the handlebar allen bolt ? I am putting a ton of force on it and does not seem to budge. The only thing it may be is that the weather here is 5 degrees. I am a little early waiting for spring. Thanks
Cruzr Joe
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the handlebar bolts are very hard to loosen, be careful not to strip it or shear the head off.
Cruzr Joe
bayoumanPIBE
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@sonicsix
Hey...I wanted to send a PM because I am not sure you would get this since the post is so old...
However, I like your dash ram mount. I am picking up my Garmin tomorrow, and like you I do not want to look down at it.
Did you take out the dash? And, did you use bolts and nuts or self tapping screws?
Hey...I wanted to send a PM because I am not sure you would get this since the post is so old...
However, I like your dash ram mount. I am picking up my Garmin tomorrow, and like you I do not want to look down at it.
Did you take out the dash? And, did you use bolts and nuts or self tapping screws?
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bayoumanPIBE
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I wear a full face modular helmet and didn't want to look so far down to see my GPS / Phone, so I added a ball to the dash. A short arm and an X-Grip and I was all set. Total time to install was about 15 minutes and parts cost was $41 from Amazon. The stainless steel nuts/bolts to mount it came from the local hardware store and were less than $1. An added benefit to this set up is that I have another bike that also has a ball, so I can quickly and easily move the arm and grip from bike to bike.
Hey...I wanted to send a PM because I am not sure you would get this since the post is so old...
However, I like your dash ram mount. I am picking up my Garmin tomorrow, and like you I do not want to look down at it.
Did you take out the dash? And, did you use bolts and nuts or self tapping screws?
Lew L
Well-known member
Dash mount rack
Hi ,
You might want to consider the dash rack from JT ( dealer here ) and there are others. It can hold a few ram mounts and is almost at EYE LEVEL ---- not down at the bars forcing you to take your eyes off the road. If you're handy they are not hard to make.
Lew L
http://store.valueaccessories.net/SpyderRTDashMountRAM1BallCompatible.aspx
Cut and paste the above link for a dash rack.
Hi ,
You might want to consider the dash rack from JT ( dealer here ) and there are others. It can hold a few ram mounts and is almost at EYE LEVEL ---- not down at the bars forcing you to take your eyes off the road. If you're handy they are not hard to make.
Lew L
http://store.valueaccessories.net/SpyderRTDashMountRAM1BallCompatible.aspx
Cut and paste the above link for a dash rack.
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bayoumanPIBE
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@Lew L
I really appreciate you hollering at me. That is such a cool add-on...however, I have a ST SE5 and the dash does not have the inserts nor the room. I guess I could mount it on the lip/edge, but I'm afraid the weight would pull down after a while...plus it'd be hard to get bolts on the inside of the lip. I really do like that..and, I'm not that handy.
I really appreciate you hollering at me. That is such a cool add-on...however, I have a ST SE5 and the dash does not have the inserts nor the room. I guess I could mount it on the lip/edge, but I'm afraid the weight would pull down after a while...plus it'd be hard to get bolts on the inside of the lip. I really do like that..and, I'm not that handy.
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