Ram mount needed to secure phone.

[bababang]

I'm looking for ram ball mount to support my phone. I believe there's a product out there that has the mount on the hex nut on top of the forks, near the tanks.

Also I think there was one that actually used the tank fasteners too.

Can anybody advise to where to find these?

 

[Ignacio]

I'm looking for ram ball mount to support my phone....Can anybody advise to where to find these?

How about the Ram Mounts website that contains ALL RAM mounts they make?

 

[Uncle Hud]

Think twice about their Otterboxes. My RAM Otterbox is no longer water resistant, after less than 6 months on the job. The clear plastic face has begun separating from the rubber upper frame.

While that's a bad thing, it's not totally bad. The iPhone was overheating often, but with small holes on either side, about ⅔ of the way down, I suspect there will be enough ventilation to prolong the inevitable temp shutdown. Since the mount is tucked up behind the windscreen, not a lot of rain hits the box anyway.

Got to get off the bike long enough to install my new NLine shelf and Garmin, with the ventilated Otterbox alongside.

 

[Bike Effects]

The two parts that would work for you are on this page.

https://www.bikeeffects.com/products.asp?cat=8582&pg=2

Please note forum discount information in my Signature Block.

 

[Mr_Canoehead]

Check out the Ram Bone on the Vendor Page for the option that uses the tank mounts. https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/124395-wynpro-ram-bone-mount-ive-got-balls/

 

[Tiger_993]

I use a triple tree nut with a ram ball attached. Works fine and I ordered the nut here: https://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_5&products_id=29 (you need to order a ram ball separately). For securing the phone, I use an X-Grip that I purchased here: https://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-universal-x-grip-phone-cradle-with-b-ball-ram-hol-un7bu.html.

 

[ahchiu]

I use the Ram Bone with the X Grip, if you have a larger phone like the Samsung Note, I Phone 6 you need the Med X Grip.

 

[lonerider]

My Heli came with two 3/8-16 holes drilled and tapped just behind the ignition switch. I used them to mount a bracket I made with a 5V tap on the left and a 12V tap on the right and a 1" RAM ball for either an auto GPS or a cell phone. Both are switched from the Fuzeblock.

Mounted with two 3/8" bolts and stainless tubing was used for the spacer bushings:

Use this holder https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QD8Q5Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for my LG G3, but might go to something smaller.

I got tired of the small, dim screen of my old zumo 550, so I've been using a nuvi 1490; the 5" screen is a lot easier for me to see.

 

[Walter]

motorcycle larry you can get the mount for the center and the ram ball.

LINKY

 

[escapefjrtist]

Heli triple clamp, two ram balls with medium arms, X-Grip for the phone and specific cradle for the GPS - done!

--G

 

[Mr_Canoehead]

I find that the regular (small) X mount works - barely - on my Galaxy 5 with Otterbox Defender. If I were buying again, I'd get the medium size.

 

[Bill Lumberg]

I don't have the confidence in the x grip as I do more robust mounts from Ram. But I still use one for my work iPhone on the helibridge ball. Looking for a ram product to hold a Bluetooth speaker. I usually run monitors, but for sedate cruising with the wife, I'm going to try external music. We were at a shrimp boil and there was very good sounding music. When I found out it was all coming from a tiny Bluetooth speaker, I wondered about 2 wheeled application.

 

[eg23232]

Too many reports of phones coming out of the X-grip. I went with the Ram finger grip. Very secure.

https://www.expressmounts.com/ram-mount-plastic-universal-finger-grip-clamping-cradle.html

 

[Medpilot]

I use a triple tree nut with a ram ball attached. Works fine and I ordered the nut here: https://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_5&products_id=29 (you need to order a ram ball separately). For securing the phone, I use an X-Grip that I purchased here: https://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-universal-x-grip-phone-cradle-with-b-ball-ram-hol-un7bu.html.

+1 on the X-Grip cradle. I have one on each of my motorcycles, mountain and road bikes. Awesome holder.

 

[Bill Lumberg]

I use my x-grip frequently. It did release my iphone 6, but I saw it fall (hit the tank, otterbox rubber absorbed the blow) and caught it. Since it hasn't happened since, I suspect it may not have been secured properly in the mount.

 

[lonerider]

I use my x-grip frequently. It did release my iphone 6, but I saw it fall (hit the tank, otterbox rubber absorbed the blow) and caught it. Since it hasn't happened since, I suspect it may not have been secured properly in the mount.

I've used a #84 rubber band around the posts on mine to provide some extra gripping power.

 

[Just Krusen]

You have to get the correct size X-Grip for your phone. If too big it will not hold it securely.

On Saturday we rode a bunch of dirt back roads. They were mostly washboard and rough. I never even gave my I-Phone a thought and after 10 miles of ROUGH roads it was still in exactly the same position I had it at the start of the ride. I have been using my X-Grip now for around 70,000 trouble free miles.

 

[Bill Lumberg]

Mine is the correct size, but it still released the phone. I'm much more confident in the finger grip mounts, having used both quite a bit. I think rubber band or velcro strap reinforcement is just smart for longer rides. I rarely use it for commuting.

I use my x-grip frequently. It did release my iphone 6, but I saw it fall (hit the tank, otterbox rubber absorbed the blow) and caught it. Since it hasn't happened since, I suspect it may not have been secured properly in the mount.

I've used a #84 rubber band around the posts on mine to provide some extra gripping power.

 

[Madmudder]

My experience is the X grip with a lifeproof case is the ticket. I have had it on my quad where I could not see the phone in mud and then put on my bike for some good hauls. I even used it for an 8 hour rain storm ride where my Gopro mount broke and destroyed the camera, the phone works perfectly and never moved. I figured if it could withstand all the bumps and jumps I have put it through on my ATV it surely will survive whatever I might subject my FJR too.