Delaware Dave Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 The subject line says it all. Where can I find a ram ball whose base mounts in place of the steering head? I've seen pictures but so far I haven't found the vendor. I'd like to mount a GPS on my 1999 R1100RT. Thanks in advance. Link to comment
KER Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 try your luck here : cycle gadgets Link to comment
AndyS Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Hi Dave, welcome to the forum. here are some ball mounts, many of ushave visited this problem and from my perspective the ball is not the best solution. It mounts the GPS too low and in front ov valuable real estate. This (http://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-R-1100-1150-RT/Navigation-and-Communication/GPS-Mounts.html)is a solution that one of my friends use and it looks very tidy, Andy Link to comment
Delaware Dave Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 I appreciate your quick responses, thank you. I looked through the mounts you posted, but I was think more along these lines: Link to comment
marty mayer Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Hello Dave, I have the mount that you are looking for sitting on the shelf in my garage. It came off my 01 RT. It is the same as the one in your pic, but isn't as shiny. I have no idea what I paid for it. Does $25.00 shipped sound fair. If not let me know. Marty Link to comment
KDeline Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I hape to put a layer on duct tape around the base of mine to get it to fit firmly. FWIW. Link to comment
NonComp Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 The one in this picture is/was made by a Canadian who participates on this forum under the username jakfrost. I think I paid around C$65 for mine. It friction fits into the hole. I had to really pound mine with a hammer to seat it. Works great and is nicely machined. Link to comment
Delaware Dave Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 Marty, Sounds good, but if I may ask, Why aren't you using it? Link to comment
Michaelr11 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Why not use the RAM mount, 11mm hole-base and Ball with the Handlebar bolt? Looks like $22 plus shipping from Cycle Gadgets. I use it on my 1100RT, it's pretty much the same mounting point as the center mount, and it fits - doesn't require pounding. Handlebar bolt base for cast BMW bars R-A-M compatible* Hardware kit for mounting RAM-11M base to fork bridge area on BMWs with cast handlebars. Requires RAM-11M base. Link to comment
marty mayer Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Dave Sold my RT in 03. Been sitting on the shelf ever since. Marty Link to comment
AndyS Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 ...I was think more along these lines: I am not keen on it obstructing all the vital information. And am not sure how well you could see the GPS with a tank bag fitted?? Andy Link to comment
bentnail Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I mounted my the same way but just drilled a hole in the middle of the existing cap and install a 1" Ram ball on it. Works great Link to comment
Michaelr11 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Here's a photo of the RAM Mount using the handlebar bolt attachment: Link to comment
bentnail Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Michael, How much longer bolt did you have to get or did the existing bolt work? Link to comment
Michaelr11 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 If you use the existing bolt, you will have fewer threads holding it on. I bought the pieces from Cycle Gadgets: Link to comment
RT Russ Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Here's a photo of the RAM Mount using the handlebar bolt attachment: That's what I've got on my 02RT. Works great! Stock bolt, I check the tension/torque every now and then. Link to comment
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