Rigged For The Ride
Solid GPS Mounts Are Job OneA secure, sturdy connection to your motorcycle is quite possibly the most important element of your GPs setup, but as you've read in some of the reviews the mounts packaged with some GPs kits won't always fit your particular bike model. Part of the problem is the growing diversity of handlebar sizes-3/4-inch, 1-inch and 11/4-inch handlebars have all become popular options on stock motorcycles. in our opinion the best mounting solution out there is the rAm mount system-we've found it to be a fast, easy and secure way to attach gadgets to your motorcycle. the sturdy, solid rubber balls and various double socket arms have given us easily adjustable, shockabsorbing support for our GPs units, cameras, phones and countless other gizmos over the years.
RAM Mounts for motorcycles feature 1-inch-diameter solid rubber balls for endless positioning possibilities and can attach to a handlebar, mirror stem, clutch or brake mount, or nearly any flat surface. what's more, they provide a measure of vibration damping. there's a rAm base for almost any application you can think of, but make sure you select the correct device cradle as well-most cradles also require a 1-inch ball that screws to the back, allowing you to clamp it to the upper end of the support arm.
We hear new accessory mounting systems are now being offered from Floridabased techmount. The advanced cNc-machined systems are all handmade, easy to install on mirrors, handlebars, fairings, dash or what have you.
A wide variety of rAm mounts, cradles and arms can be found at places like Aerostich, cycleGadgets.com and Whitehorse Gear, and techmount has its own website. -Andrew Cherney