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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Downtown 300 => Topic started by: spikebites on July 21, 2016, 08:04:06 AM

Title: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: spikebites on July 21, 2016, 08:04:06 AM

Where exactly can you mount a RAM mount on the DT?

There is no bar in the center, and the handle grip would make it impossible to grip onto... I can't find a logical place to put it without having to buy a center bar.

I am looking for a place to mount either a phone or a go-pro.

thanks

Title: Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on July 21, 2016, 10:03:11 AM

Quote from: spikebites on July 21, 2016, 08:04:06 AM

Where exactly can you mount a RAM mount on the DT?

There is no bar in the center, and the handle grip would make it impossible to grip onto... I can't find a logical place to put it without having to buy a center bar.

I am looking for a place to mount either a phone or a go-pro.

thanks

I think they drill and mount in center of handlebar plastic cover.
There's a post with pix here, recently, pretty sure.
 Stig

Title: Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: CROSSBOLT on July 21, 2016, 11:07:43 AM

See "GPS mount" in this section: Downtown 300.

Karl

Title: Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: pipster326 on July 21, 2016, 11:10:00 AM

I just recently mounted my iPhone 6+ , this is how I have it(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/ad06e40fd661cad0ef1539e6bceabd75.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/4442fca9d8a74abf0e5bf8baea34c7de.jpg)


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Title: Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: bluesin on July 21, 2016, 01:59:42 PM

I put my RAM mount right on the handlebar. It compressed the plastic a bit, but that was all. Makes for a non-slip surface that way, too.

Title: Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: spikebites on July 22, 2016, 03:12:24 AM

Quote from: bluesin on July 21, 2016, 01:59:42 PM

I put my RAM mount right on the handlebar. It compressed the plastic a bit, but that was all. Makes for a non-slip surface that way, too.

I've tried putting a camera on my handle bar before.  Didn't it feel like it was taking up too much space, and your hand could only grip a small portion?  It felt unnatural and unstable, but I guess I just have really big hands.

Quote from: pipster326 on July 21, 2016, 11:10:00 AM

I just recently mounted my iPhone 6+ , this is how I have it(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/ad06e40fd661cad0ef1539e6bceabd75.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160721/4442fca9d8a74abf0e5bf8baea34c7de.jpg)


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And thanks for these pictures.. I think I will just use that type of setup.  Was this what you ordered? 

https://www.amazon.com/Zinc-Coated-U-Bolt-Mounting-Base/dp/B0012TWRAO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469137783&sr=8-1&keywords=ram+mount+U (https://www.amazon.com/Zinc-Coated-U-Bolt-Mounting-Base/dp/B0012TWRAO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469137783&sr=8-1&keywords=ram+mount+U)

thats the closest thing I could find to resemble what you have.

Title: Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: bluesin on July 22, 2016, 10:02:00 AM

Quote from: spikebites on July 22, 2016, 03:12:24 AM

I've tried putting a camera on my handle bar before.  Didn't it feel like it was taking up too much space, and your hand could only grip a small portion?  It felt unnatural and unstable, but I guess I just have really big hands.

Sorry, meant to write"on the mirror stem" instead.

Title: Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: pipster326 on July 22, 2016, 10:43:49 AM

No problem, for the pictures. Just make sure that you get the phone/gps mount with the rubber webbing. It goes on each corner to make a real tight fit. You can also move that ubolt mount, into a position that isn't too close to your hands. It does seem a little close, but I didn't feel like drilling holes or modifying anything.Until I find something different, this works for now.

   -Rich(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160722/318167cc2b871ee2d9cb7ad84452db06.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160722/cea3830d35a1715a9e8284a3065468b9.jpg)


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Title: Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: pigrabbit on August 10, 2016, 01:22:49 AM

Thanks for sharing pictures. This is excatly what I was looking for. 

Title: Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: nushipwright on August 11, 2016, 07:50:01 PM

Doesn't this introduce more vibration on the mirror?

Title: Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
Post by: pipster326 on August 12, 2016, 07:20:47 AM

Not at all, I drive the pot hole filled highways of north Jersey and it hasn't moved or shifted yet. I check it before every ride, haven't noticed or seen any vibration.

  -Rich


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