Anyone install a RAM mount?

[sporty952]

Originally Posted by Xercister

So I've been looking at installing a RAM Mount for my Iron.

Has anyone installed one on their sportster and if so, how does it handle the vibration?

RAM-B-108B-STRAP40U

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx

Just don't drop the GPS on the concrete road...
Or in the water with the USB cover open...

[gaspasser]

ok...so i'm thinking when i see this thread...a Ram Mount huh???....whats that??? an engine mount???? ok...so i look....are you kidding me????its bad enough we have cagers staring at their phones, putting their makeup on, and jerking themselves off.....on a bike 101% of your attention should be to the road and whats going on around you....not some ipod or gps.......if you need to check the gps....hers the correct steps.......shift down....while decelerating....apply brakes...front and rear.....use both feet to steady the bike as you pull OFF THE ROAD...reach into your european man bag and get your iphone, gps or lipstick out and have at it....when finished...put that crap away....and move along.......jeez

[flatpick]

Originally Posted by gaspasser

ok...so i'm thinking when i see this thread...a Ram Mount huh???....whats that??? an engine mount???? ok...so i look....are you kidding me????its bad enough we have cagers staring at their phones, putting their makeup on, and jerking themselves off.....on a bike 101% of your attention should be to the road and whats going on around you....not some ipod or gps.......if you need to check the gps....hers the correct steps.......shift down....while decelerating....apply brakes...front and rear.....use both feet to steady the bike as you pull OFF THE ROAD...reach into your european man bag and get your iphone, gps or lipstick out and have at it....when finished...put that crap away....and move along.......jeez

A;ll except the Euro man bag part. I use a (shutter) tank bag!

steve

[Greg MacD]

Originally Posted by gaspasser

ok...so i'm thinking when i see this thread...a Ram Mount huh???....whats that??? an engine mount???? ok...so i look....are you kidding me????its bad enough we have cagers staring at their phones, putting their makeup on, and jerking themselves off.....on a bike 101% of your attention should be to the road and whats going on around you....not some ipod or gps.......if you need to check the gps....hers the correct steps.......shift down....while decelerating....apply brakes...front and rear.....use both feet to steady the bike as you pull OFF THE ROAD...reach into your european man bag and get your iphone, gps or lipstick out and have at it....when finished...put that crap away....and move along.......jeez

I have a GPS on all of my bikes, all mounted with RAM mounts (also use them on my off shore fishing boat) and I never had a problem with the use of any of the farkles, now don't try to program the thing when you are riding down the middle of the high way, but they are safe when used properly.

[DueceDog]

Come on detractors, most of the newer GPS units are Blue Tooth capable so you really don't even have to look at them. I use mine more as an 'last resort' tool than I do as a 'back seat driver'. It's good to have if you're in the middle of nowhere and need gas, food, motel, etc. There's more to a GPS unit than just directions.

Plus, the way it's mounted with the Ram system it's actually easier to see the speed readout than it is to see the speedometer.

[Xercister]

Oh, nice pic! That's what I was looking for. Thanks!

[Arjay-48]

When using a RAM handlebar mount with iPhone plate, I found that the vibration played havoc with the iPhone accelerometer and it would constantly bounce back and forth between portrait and landscape. iOS will let you lock portrait mode but not landscape.


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[Xercister]

Originally Posted by Arjay-48

When using a RAM handlebar mount with iPhone plate, I found that the vibration played havoc with the iPhone accelerometer and it would constantly bounce back and forth between portrait and landscape. iOS will let you lock portrait mode but not landscape.


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Good to know as that was one of my main concerns..

[thrasher]

Real bikers don't use a GPS.

[Michael Psycle]

Originally Posted by thrasher

Real bikers don't use a GPS.

Oh, darn. I guess that means I'm not a real biker. I'm devastated. For the last 47 years of riding I thought I was a real biker and now I find out I'm not. Are you sure there are no exceptions for seniors with a gps device on their bike?

The below photo shows where I was when I rolled over the odo on my 92 fxr.

[red sport.]

on mine gps works fine But my Cannon PowerShot1400is shows vibration in my movies. it is u-bolt mounting with out rubber around it, thinking about remountain it.

[DueceDog]

I have a Canon Powershot 520 that I used prior to getting the GoPro. It never showed any vibration. But, the U-bolt that I have has a plastic 'collar' that goes between the U-bolt and the bar so that may be enough to absorb the vibration.

This may show it to you.
http://www.mountguys.com/RAM_Motorcy...74-a-gop1u.htm

[Xercister]

Originally Posted by Michael Psycle

Hmm..I'm more interested in the 0 miles on that bike since the spedo shows 0's.. LOL

[93Horse]

Originally Posted by thrasher

Real bikers don't use a GPS.

Is this wit or sarcasm?

[Ross]

Originally Posted by thrasher

Real bikers don't use a GPS.

Real bikers don't give a rat's ass who's a real biker or not.