Cell phone mount

shspvr · December 25th, 2021, 10:42 AM

Any suggestions or ideas (Photo) being at it impossible to mount them to the handlebars themselves.

Alex · December 25th, 2021, 10:43 PM

/moved to Farkles...

Idealhobbies · December 27th, 2021, 09:23 PM

I use a ram mount with the ball on the LOWER bolt hole on the handle bars. USE THE LOWER BOLT!!! I made a mistake and used the upper bolt and squished the wire underneath that I didn't see and shorted out my bike. Use the lower hole!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005J43I56...v_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/Cradle-Holder...ve%2C60&sr=1-5

https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Composi...ve%2C55&sr=1-2

They are ridiculously overpriced in my opinion, but they work very well. I tried several others and ended up with the ram. So...save the money that I threw away on cheap others and go ram from the start.

DannoXYZ · December 28th, 2021, 12:33 AM

Ram mount's way to go! I use them to hold video camera on my race-bike. Even after high-side crash, camera's still secure and rolling!!!'

shspvr · December 28th, 2021, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idealhobbies

I use a ram mount with the ball on the LOWER bolt hole on the handle bars. USE THE LOWER BOLT!!! I made a mistake and used the upper bolt and squished the wire underneath that I didn't see and shorted out my bike. Use the lower hole!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005J43I56...v_ov_lig_dp_it

https://www.amazon.com/Cradle-Holder...ve%2C60&sr=1-5

https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Composi...ve%2C55&sr=1-2

They are ridiculously overpriced in my opinion, but they work very well. I tried several others and ended up with the ram. So...save the money that I threw away on cheap others and go ram from the start.

Thanks that what I was looking for

Idealhobbies · December 28th, 2021, 07:01 AM

As a follow-up to my suggestion...

Because they are quite popular, and ridiculously overpriced, they are also a popular item to steal. With the quick adjustment knob installed, it only takes seconds to remove a mount and arm. They sell an adjustment setup "lock" that takes a "Key" to turn it.

I replaced the quick adjustment knob with a regular nut on the items that I leave permanently on the bike. Not only is my phone mount using the ram ball setup, but my TomTom Rider 550 GPS (happily recommend despite it's few quirks) has a ram mount system mount. These items stay on my bike, so I use a regular nut instead of the quick adjuster. I have them just loose enough that I can move them with a bit of resistance to adjust for sun washout if needed, but tight enough so that they don't move while riding. They will sometimes move if I hit a large bump, but not under normal circumstances.

Here are the ram mount "securing" items...

https://www.amazon.com/RAM-MOUNTS-RA...0699862&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Locking...0699988&sr=8-2

Like I said...a simple nut works for me. If they want to steal it, I make them work a little harder for it, without spending $70

shspvr · December 28th, 2021, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idealhobbies

As a follow-up to my suggestion...

Because they are quite popular, and ridiculously overpriced, they are also a popular item to steal. With the quick adjustment knob installed, it only takes seconds to remove a mount and arm. They sell an adjustment setup "lock" that takes a "Key" to turn it.

I replaced the quick adjustment knob with a regular nut on the items that I leave permanently on the bike. Not only is my phone mount using the ram ball setup, but my TomTom Rider 550 GPS (happily recommend despite it's few quirks) has a ram mount system mount. These items stay on my bike, so I use a regular nut instead of the quick adjuster. I have them just loose enough that I can move them with a bit of resistance to adjust for sun washout if needed, but tight enough so that they don't move while riding. They will sometimes move if I hit a large bump, but not under normal circumstances.

Here are the ram mount "securing" items...

https://www.amazon.com/RAM-MOUNTS-RA...0699862&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Locking...0699988&sr=8-2

Like I said...a simple nut works for me. If they want to steal it, I make them work a little harder for it, without spending $70

I definitely be getting rid of that quick adjustment knob and go is with security bolt

Idealhobbies · December 28th, 2021, 02:57 PM

Also, check other stores or ram mount directly. Seems that some amazon sellers have sustained head injuries where the current prices are set. The locking knob is $72 on amazon currently....$29.49 direct from Ram.

shspvr · December 28th, 2021, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idealhobbies

Also, check other stores or ram mount directly. Seems that some amazon sellers have sustained head injuries where the current prices are set. The locking knob is $72 on amazon currently....$29.49 direct from Ram.

I don't buy anything from Amazon being that don't accept paypal.

Bob KellyIII · January 11th, 2022, 07:11 AM

I got the Quad Lock setup and I am real glad I did it sticks to the back of my phone's case and is super secure even on dirt roads and pot holes
the handle bar attachment thing is robust and i have no fear of it braking because of a bump .... they also have a unit that will charge your phone
without plugging it in or one that you can plug into like normal
I saw the Ram mounts and thought they would not handle bad bumps or dirt roads and trails and I wanted something that wasn't going to brake...
and so far I can say that I got what I wanted ! fast and easy to put on or take off... for me it's the way to go.... I'll take it off the ninja and put it on the RX4
as that is what it was intended for in the first place.
their expensive.... but very secure ! my 200 dollar phone isn't going to be destroyed when it's on the bike I'm fairly certain ! if I had a $600 dollar phone I would leave it home instead of taking it with me LOL
but with the Quad lock phone holder there is no need it's as secure as it gets !

.....
Bob.......

shspvr · January 11th, 2022, 07:25 AM

I'm plan on ordering
RAM Mounts RAM-B-367U Motorcycle Handlebar Clamp Base
Quad Lock Motorcycle Vibration Dampener
Quad Lock 1" Ball Adaptor Mount and Case Kit for my iPhone
Then need to do is fig out RAM Mounts Double Socket Arm Overall Length I need for it.

shspvr · January 19th, 2022, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idealhobbies

I use a ram mount with the ball on the LOWER bolt hole on the handle bars. USE THE LOWER BOLT!!! I made a mistake and used the upper bolt and squished the wire underneath that I didn't see and shorted out my bike. Use the lower hole!

I use the upper bolt hole and yup the short 55mm was to long was very close to wires I cut down my bolt my guest is a 50mm will work better in this case with that ball mount

CZroe · February 14th, 2022, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shspvr

I don't buy anything from Amazon being that don't accept paypal.

They do if you use a PayPal card… right?

shspvr · February 14th, 2022, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

They do if you use a PayPal card… right?

I add a photo of the Quad Lock 360 Arm "Small 51mm Dual Pivot" which come with security bolt
I don't know don't have one

TikiCaser · April 3rd, 2022, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Idealhobbies

I use a ram mount with the ball on the LOWER bolt hole on the handle bars. USE THE LOWER BOLT!!! I made a mistake and used the upper bolt and squished the wire underneath that I didn't see and shorted out my bike. Use the lower hole!

Thank you for this advice. I installed my today and I'm sure I would have used the lower bolt. I would have also probably tried to put it on the left side. The right lower bolt was perfect.

December 25th, 2021, 10:42 AM	#1
shspvr ninjette.org guru Name: Anthony Location: Vinita, Ok Join Date: Sep 2021 Motorcycle(s): 07 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 337	Cell phone mount Any suggestions or ideas (Photo) being at it impossible to mount them to the handlebars themselves.

December 25th, 2021, 10:43 PM	#2
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January 11th, 2022, 07:11 AM	#10
Bob KellyIII Retired motorcycle Mc. Name: Robert Location: Weed, California. Join Date: Jul 2021 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2021 CSC TT250, 1977 Triumph Bonneville 750cc & 2021 CSC RX4 450cc Posts: A lot.	I got the Quad Lock setup and I am real glad I did it sticks to the back of my phone's case and is super secure even on dirt roads and pot holes the handle bar attachment thing is robust and i have no fear of it braking because of a bump .... they also have a unit that will charge your phone without plugging it in or one that you can plug into like normal I saw the Ram mounts and thought they would not handle bad bumps or dirt roads and trails and I wanted something that wasn't going to brake... and so far I can say that I got what I wanted ! fast and easy to put on or take off... for me it's the way to go.... I'll take it off the ninja and put it on the RX4 as that is what it was intended for in the first place. their expensive.... but very secure ! my 200 dollar phone isn't going to be destroyed when it's on the bike I'm fairly certain ! if I had a $600 dollar phone I would leave it home instead of taking it with me LOL but with the Quad lock phone holder there is no need it's as secure as it gets ! ..... Bob....... __________________________________________________ Its too late when you've gone too far !

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December 28th, 2021, 07:01 AM	#6
Idealhobbies ninjette.org member Name: Allan Location: Milford, DE Join Date: Jul 2019 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2003 Yamaha Vstar 650 Posts: 18	As a follow-up to my suggestion... Because they are quite popular, and ridiculously overpriced, they are also a popular item to steal. With the quick adjustment knob installed, it only takes seconds to remove a mount and arm. They sell an adjustment setup "lock" that takes a "Key" to turn it. I replaced the quick adjustment knob with a regular nut on the items that I leave permanently on the bike. Not only is my phone mount using the ram ball setup, but my TomTom Rider 550 GPS (happily recommend despite it's few quirks) has a ram mount system mount. These items stay on my bike, so I use a regular nut instead of the quick adjuster. I have them just loose enough that I can move them with a bit of resistance to adjust for sun washout if needed, but tight enough so that they don't move while riding. They will sometimes move if I hit a large bump, but not under normal circumstances. Here are the ram mount "securing" items... https://www.amazon.com/RAM-MOUNTS-RA...0699862&sr=8-3 https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Locking...0699988&sr=8-2 Like I said...a simple nut works for me. If they want to steal it, I make them work a little harder for it, without spending $70

December 28th, 2021, 02:57 PM	#8
Idealhobbies ninjette.org member Name: Allan Location: Milford, DE Join Date: Jul 2019 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2003 Yamaha Vstar 650 Posts: 18	Also, check other stores or ram mount directly. Seems that some amazon sellers have sustained head injuries where the current prices are set. The locking knob is $72 on amazon currently....$29.49 direct from Ram.

January 11th, 2022, 07:25 AM	#11
shspvr ninjette.org guru Name: Anthony Location: Vinita, Ok Join Date: Sep 2021 Motorcycle(s): 07 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 337	I'm plan on ordering RAM Mounts RAM-B-367U Motorcycle Handlebar Clamp Base Quad Lock Motorcycle Vibration Dampener Quad Lock 1" Ball Adaptor Mount and Case Kit for my iPhone Then need to do is fig out RAM Mounts Double Socket Arm Overall Length I need for it.