Ram Stem Mount Installation for Cell phone or GPS....By Anthony


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Anthony

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Recently I purchased a new cell phone & wanted to use it on my bike as I like the navigation options my new phone has. After doing some research I chose to go with Ram products. I used a ram stem mount, 1 inch ball, 2 1/2 inch arm & Standard Heavy Mount. This video is my attempt at making a how to install video for anyone looking to install this item. It took me approximately 30 minutes to install this. All 4 components are Ram Products. There may come a point in which I switch to the X-Grip universal mount but I choose to go with this one for the time being. This was installed on a Hayabusa.


enjoy:


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCMV9Uauxy4]Motorcycle Ram Stem Mount Installation for Cell phone or GPS - YouTube[/ame]
 
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Sweat vid. I was considering going to the S4 or maybe the new note 3 but anyhow would you post links to the products you bought when you get a chance? pls
 
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JT said:
Sweat vid. I was considering going to the S4 or maybe the new note 3 but anyhow would you post links to the products you bought when you get a chance? pls
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I should have thought of that. Anyways, I ordered these 4 parts in person at the dealership. What I will do is update the video later & add the links or part numbers & will let you know when done.


Getting ready to give this thing it's night time test ride here in a few....wish me luck!
 
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BoneJj

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Bringing this over from the other thread:

Excellent buy on the RAM mount setup, they are pricey but worth it.

Though you should have looked at getting one of the nut replacements for the triple tree that has a RAM mount ball setup on it. I just found out I could have gotten one for my bike recently. I'm going to be ordering it pretty soon, after I stop blowing cash on other things...

They make them for your bike as well. Would make for a much more secure mount. The Stem mount setup from RAM isn't the best. You really need to jam it in the hole before you decide to make your cuts. Even then it's not that sturdy IMO.

As for video recording, don't record with your phone standing up like that, turn it on it's side and you will get proper 16x9 wide screen video. Though you may want the longer RAM arm for that, that's why I got the longer arm for my system.

Good video overall though, it should help a lot of people.

I use the X-grip and have had no issues with it. I like the other mount that you got but I went with the xgrip style one due to the various items I end up putting into that same spot. My opinion is that the ones that have problems with their xgrip mount may have bad springs in there because mine really sandwiches down on my phone (Galaxy S3) I have considered though adding a glued on hook to the back of my phone so that I can add in a tether to the phone as a just in case deal. Something with a slim quick connect setup. I use an otterbox case for mine as well.

Once you start getting RAM mounts then you just keep getting more items from them, it can get pricey after a little while. The problem is that they are really the only product like it on the market and it's a pretty damn good idea. Though some of their parts aren't the best IMO, their fit and finish could be better and really should be for the price they cost...
 
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EsrTek

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I have the same RAM Mount, however the 6r has a solid nut there, so used handlebar mount instead.
I did go w the x-arm mount instead...you made the better choice in mounts there.
The X-arm, while I haven't had an issue w phone coming out, does have a bit of rotation when phone is in it, that can cause concern.
 
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EsrTek said:
I have the same RAM Mount, however the 6r has a solid nut there, so used handlebar mount instead.
I did go w the x-arm mount instead...you made the better choice in mounts there.
The X-arm, while I haven't had an issue w phone coming out, does have a bit of rotation when phone is in it, that can cause concern.
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I have the yoke nut mount. You take the nut off and replace it with the mount. It's the yoke 50. I got mine on amazon. Absolutely love it but I also have clip-ons.

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latony007

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helmet

Get a Bluetooth helmet and forget the mount :)
feeds the GPS directions right into your ears. oops too late lol
 
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latony007 said:
Get a Bluetooth helmet and forget the mount :)
feeds the GPS directions right into your ears. oops too late lol
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for people like me with fat heads can't fit into any of the bluetooth helmets on the market at this time.

I would love it if arai and other bigger names would start putting BT in their helmets with changeable batteries.
 
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latony007 said:
Get a Bluetooth helmet and forget the mount :)
feeds the GPS directions right into your ears. oops too late lol
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I have the Scala g9.....


I can't see the map through my ears:cool:
 
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abyss1406

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Great stuff man! :D "but these instructions...." :D
 
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MNGreg

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I am interested in using my phone for gps function while on the bike also. I have a Galaxy S3. How do you like the Otterbox, how does it work? Safe/secure/wx proof? It is RAM connectible right? Thanks
 
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