RAM X-Grip Phone Mount behind windscreen

fjmartin · 03-06-2017, 10:13 PM

When I farkled up the bike I installed an X-Grip phone older on my handlebars but I didn't like where it was positioned as it made it a bit hard to see the dashboard of the bike, it was low so I had to really look down to see the GPS and it would hit my tank bag when turning sharp. So I decided to do something about it. I have seen lots of other bike that have a bar behind the windscreen for people to mount GPSs but I don't have the tools to made such an adapter so instead I decided to purchase a RAM Mount Motorcycle Base and connect it to the upper left nut/bolt of the windscreen mount and then connect my X-Grip to it with the standard base arm. It's perfect as I can see it without really looking down, doesn't affect the dash, not in the way of anything other then when standing it cuts off part of the RPM gauge but I don't care about that, I don't look at it when I'm standing!

Here is the parts list:
RAM-HOL-UN10BU - X-Grip for larger phones
RAM-B-201U - Standard Length Double Socket Arm
RAM-B-272U - Angled Base
Nylon Bushing - 9mm od / 6mm id - Same thickness as base
Reused all other hardware.
Locktite on nut/bolt

Slideshow: http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jo...nt%20for%20RX3

jbfla · 03-07-2017, 08:16 AM

Nicely, done, Joe...as usual.

I find it's better for me to keep my GPS turned off until I am lost...

Otherwise, I spend too much time looking at it, instead of the road.

jb

dpl096 · 03-07-2017, 10:41 AM

Very sweet set-up! Added to the to-do list.

fjmartin · 03-07-2017, 02:36 PM

But I'm always lost. Zero sense of direction!

BlackBike · 03-07-2017, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dpl096

Very sweet set-up! Added to the to-do list.

Glad your back so we can spend more of your money

BlackBike · 03-07-2017, 06:46 PM

That really is ideal place for all RX3's as fair as I can tell from your pics. High and front and center . How is the stability. Ever get the sense of losing your phone especially during rough terrain?

fjmartin · 03-07-2017, 07:51 PM

With the fairing I have at the top the whole front light/dash/windscreen assembly does move more than when I didn't have it but that X-Grip holds the phone tight. It came with a rubber "thingy" to also hold the edges of the phone but I never use it. And as you've seen from some of my videos I have gone over some really tough terrain and some pretty good crashes and they phone has NEVER moved. Much better position for me as I don't have to look down and away from the road to see the GPS. With my ADV helmet having a lower face piece like a MX helmet I had to really move my head down to see the phone on the bar and then the visor on the helmet would block the road. Dangerous. This is much better!

Jay In Milpitas · 03-07-2017, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fjmartin

But I'm always lost. Zero sense of direction!

If one doesn't have a destination or schedule, they can't really get lost.

03-06-2017, 10:13 PM	#1
fjmartin Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redmond, WA. Posts: 534	RAM X-Grip Phone Mount behind windscreen When I farkled up the bike I installed an X-Grip phone older on my handlebars but I didn't like where it was positioned as it made it a bit hard to see the dashboard of the bike, it was low so I had to really look down to see the GPS and it would hit my tank bag when turning sharp. So I decided to do something about it. I have seen lots of other bike that have a bar behind the windscreen for people to mount GPSs but I don't have the tools to made such an adapter so instead I decided to purchase a RAM Mount Motorcycle Base and connect it to the upper left nut/bolt of the windscreen mount and then connect my X-Grip to it with the standard base arm. It's perfect as I can see it without really looking down, doesn't affect the dash, not in the way of anything other then when standing it cuts off part of the RPM gauge but I don't care about that, I don't look at it when I'm standing! Here is the parts list: RAM-HOL-UN10BU - X-Grip for larger phones RAM-B-201U - Standard Length Double Socket Arm RAM-B-272U - Angled Base Nylon Bushing - 9mm od / 6mm id - Same thickness as base Reused all other hardware. Locktite on nut/bolt Slideshow: http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/jo...nt%20for%20RX3 __________________ 2017 BMW F800GS Adventure
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03-07-2017, 08:16 AM	#2
jbfla Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: FL, GA, NC Posts: 771	Nicely, done, Joe...as usual. I find it's better for me to keep my GPS turned off until I am lost... Otherwise, I spend too much time looking at it, instead of the road. jb __________________ 2016 Honda CB500F......2017 Triumph Street Twin 2014 XT 250........
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03-07-2017, 10:41 AM	#3
dpl096 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: East Central Hellinois Posts: 1,344	Very sweet set-up! Added to the to-do list. __________________ ************************************************ * " Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted." - John Lennon “I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson "If you don't know where you're going any road will take you there" ....George Harrison song
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03-07-2017, 02:36 PM	#4
fjmartin Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redmond, WA. Posts: 534	But I'm always lost. Zero sense of direction! __________________ 2017 BMW F800GS Adventure
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03-07-2017, 06:46 PM	#6
BlackBike Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: George West, Texas Posts: 4,097	That really is ideal place for all RX3's as fair as I can tell from your pics. High and front and center . How is the stability. Ever get the sense of losing your phone especially during rough terrain? __________________ ***************************************** 2015 Bashan"Blaze" BS250GY-31 (DB-07K-250) GONE 2017 Suzuki V Strom 650 XT "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." ~Benjamin Franklin~
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03-07-2017, 07:51 PM	#7
fjmartin Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redmond, WA. Posts: 534	With the fairing I have at the top the whole front light/dash/windscreen assembly does move more than when I didn't have it but that X-Grip holds the phone tight. It came with a rubber "thingy" to also hold the edges of the phone but I never use it. And as you've seen from some of my videos I have gone over some really tough terrain and some pretty good crashes and they phone has NEVER moved. Much better position for me as I don't have to look down and away from the road to see the GPS. With my ADV helmet having a lower face piece like a MX helmet I had to really move my head down to see the phone on the bar and then the visor on the helmet would block the road. Dangerous. This is much better! __________________ 2017 BMW F800GS Adventure
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