RAM mounts for handlebars I made (also post on General boards)

[falcon241073]

I hate the mount RAM makes for the handlebars and sells for $30

RAM mount brand
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/uglyRAMmount.jpg

This one sells for $30 on Ebay and is nicer than the RAM mount brand
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/RAMmount.jpg

Here is the one I made and I think it look alot better than the other two and cost $10 less
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/100_3886.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/100_3885.jpg

I made it by buying the $9.50 ball for the RAM mounts that is 1/4"-20 thread (item # RAM-SOCK25 at cyclegadgets.com) I bought 2 bolts at 1 1/4" long at Lowe's for $0.11 each. Then 2 mounts from Kuryakyn for $9.99 each ( http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/22/scID/135/IMID/375 (http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/22/scID/135/IMID/375) )

the hole on the mount for the ball is slightly larger than the 1/4" bolt I got but when tightened it is straight and does not move in the mount. The $9.99 Kury mounts are for 1" bars. Mounts for larger bars are slightly more.

I spent a grand total of $39.20 plus shipping and got a better looking mount for the handlebars. Saved $20. Now I will not me ashamed and want to take them off when I am not using the iPod and my GPS. I will post pics when I actually get them on the bike. That will probably be Sunday as it is cold here, lol.


Edit 8/29/2009: found another supplier for the chrome Kury mount as I think the link above is dead.
http://www.hsgear.biz/ProductInfo~productid~KU-1420.html

[falcon241073]

Pics of the mounts on my bike with and without the iPod and Garmin mounted. These were taken at night but they are decent and give you a general idea on how it looks.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/100_3891.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/100_3895.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/100_3896.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/100_3897.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/100_3898.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/100_3900.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/Falcon241073/RAM%20mounts/100_3902.jpg

[Bubba.L]

I hate the mount RAM makes for the handlebars and sells for $30

RAM mount brand


This one sells for $30 on Ebay and is nicer than the RAM mount brand


Here is the one I made and I think it look alot better than the other two and cost $10 less



I made it by buying the $9.50 ball for the RAM mounts that is 1/4"-20 thread (item # RAM-SOCK25 at cyclegadgets.com) I bought 2 bolts at 1 1/4" long at Lowe's for $0.11 each. Then 2 mounts from Kuryakyn for $9.99 each the hole on the mount for the ball is slightly larger than the 1/4" bolt I got but when tightened it is straight and does not move in the mount. The $9.99 Kury mounts are for 1" bars. Mounts for larger bars are slightly more.

I spent a grand total of $39.20 plus shipping and got a better looking mount for the handlebars. Saved $20. Now I will not me ashamed and want to take them off when I am not using the iPod and my GPS. I will post pics when I actually get them on the bike. That will probably be Sunday as it is cold here, lol.
I used the same set-up with parts from TourTech:thumbup:

[zubadenzie]

Me Likey!:thumbup:

[bamaVTXcop]

Falcon,

Do you have a measurement for the width of the Kury mount(bottom pic)?

I want to put this between the brake lever mount and the throttle mount(about 1" space) and was wondering if it would fit.

Thanks
Bama

[falcon241073]

I do not have the exact measurment and if I remember tommorrow in all my erands I will try to get it. The problem is the mount hole the protrudes off the mou nt for the handlebars kicks off at a slight angle. As far as fitting between the throttle and brake mounts you can always slide the brake over a hair or two. Just loosen the two screws a little and slide it over. If it is bigger than the gap it is not by much.

[bamaVTXcop]

Thanks for the help. I can't move my brake lever any more because it is aganst the part of the punishers where they turn into 1.5 inch bars. I want to mount it next to the brake lever because I don't want to mount it on the middle of the bars. The measurement will be a big help.

Thanks for your time
Bama

[falcon241073]

someone PM'd me asking about the mount I used. Here is what I replied to them


Yes it is the new 4th gen nano and I am using the RAM mount system. RAM does not make a mount for the 4th gen yet so I got a 1st/2nd gen mount and had to shave just a tad bit off the top clip piece. I then put a 1x1 piece of velcro (which I would have done either way) on the back of the nano to further secure it. I have had zero trouble from it and am not nervous at all about losing it.

I bought the cradle, arm (1 3/4 inch), and base (RAM-sock25) from Cyclegadgets.com http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/ram.asp?prod=RAM-NANO (http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/ram.asp?prod=RAM-NANO)
I bought the Kuryakyn accessory mount for $10 from Kury to mount the ball (RAM-SOCK25) to the handlebars. http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/7/scID/83/IMID/375 (http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go/Home.ProductDetail/catID/7/scID/83/IMID/375)

Makes for a cleaner look on the handlebars.

Hoipe this helps.

[falcon241073]

bumping to the top as I see alot of posts about the GPS and mounts. I made this and did my little write up awhile back. I also found another supplier of the Kury mount. http://www.hsgear.biz/ProductInfo~productid~KU-1420.html

hope this helps

[mmslogic]

Looking at the clamps on Kuryakan's site, they look like the bolt hole is offset a bit. Is this correct or are they actually flat. (does this make sence?)
http://www.kuryakyn.com/Kimages/item/Large/1420-1.jpg

[falcon241073]

It is offset a little

[MikeN]

Hrmmm... i need to take a picture of mine I guess and post it up. Fully polished, no black ball :thumbup:

[MikeN]

Here's mine... and mount is ~$50 complete

http://mike.napurano.com/album/listpics.asp?a=ddl&id=ndvkkgmbedju

http://mike.napurano.com/album/listpics.asp?a=ddl&id=ylcitsepqixt

http://mike.napurano.com/album/listpics.asp?a=ddl&id=fdmnqpzogaid

[ok18cvtx]

MikeN, where did you get yours from?

[MikeN]

MikeN, where did you get yours from?

I have them available... PM me if interested.

[mmslogic]

Thanks for the links, ordered my mount & posts for my Nuvi. Will be adding a cigarette outlet and charger shortly for those longer drives (my nuvi is also my mp3 player, so no need for a second mount).

[Shredder]

I don't get it. You guys are spending $40-$50 to put together something that is already selling on eBay for $30(which incidentally I have).