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spikebites

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RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« 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

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Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2016, 10:03:11 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.
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Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2016, 11:07:43 AM »
See "GPS mount" in this section: Downtown 300.

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Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2016, 11:10:00 AM »
I just recently mounted my iPhone 6+ , this is how I have it


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Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2016, 03:12:24 AM »
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.

I just recently mounted my iPhone 6+ , this is how I have it


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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

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

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Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2016, 10:02:00 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.

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Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« Reply #7 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.

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Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2016, 01:22:49 AM »
Thanks for sharing pictures. This is excatly what I was looking for. 

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Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2016, 07:50:01 PM »
Doesn't this introduce more vibration on the mirror?
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Re: RAM Mount... but where to mount?
« Reply #10 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.

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