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Ball-mount QuadLock turning when removing phone - can it be done One handed?
I just switched my ram-ball mount x-grip for a quad lock because I don't like the slop in the x-grip, and I cannot install or remove the phone one handed. And I also like the idea of the vibration dampener in the quad lock.
I've cranked the ball mount down pretty darned hard, yet the whole quad lock wants to turn when I try to twist the phone to remove it. Also, it seems quite the trick to get the phone aligned with the quad's slots without looking at the back of the phone.
What are your experiences? Does it get easier as the mount "loosens"? Can you attach/detach your phone one hand? Can you get the ball grip tight enough to not turn with the phone?
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-30-2024 at 04:13 PM.
Reason: Expanded title to briefly ask the question... ;-)
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Originally Posted by Allen42
I just switched my ram-ball mount x-grip for a quad lock because I don't like the slop in the x-grip, and I cannot install or remove the phone one handed. And I also like the idea of the vibration dampener in the quad lock.
I've cranked the ball mount down pretty darned hard, yet the whole quad lock wants to turn when I try to twist the phone to remove it. Also, it seems quite the trick to get the phone aligned with the quad's slots without looking at the back of the phone.
What are your experiences? Does it get easier as the mount "loosens"? Can you attach/detach your phone one hand? Can you get the ball grip tight enough to not turn with the phone?
Try this next time:
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Only need one hand...
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Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-30-2024 at 07:35 PM.
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Originally Posted by Motorcycledave
Try this next time:
Tackform2.jpg
All Aluminum, machined, and using stainless steel springs for gripping.
Only need one hand...
Call for yours today 209-608-2141 or 209-887-3283
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Dave, What RAM arm is that?
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For what it's worth, I have the X-Mount and if I squeeze it together (i.e., wide open I guess) once before putting the phone in, it is locked and doesn't have any slop at all. I don't know if it's a design feature or what.
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Originally Posted by Two2Three
For what it's worth, I have the X-Mount and if I squeeze it together (i.e., wide open I guess) once before putting the phone in, it is locked and doesn't have any slop at all. I don't know if it's a design feature or what.
Mine gets slop if it expands enough to hold the iPhone Pro Max. By slop, I mean I can turn it 10-15 degrees either direction. It doesn't do it when "collapsed".
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Update: After spending a day or two on the bike this weekend, the QuadLock is working great, even one handed. Just took some learning and doing.
Originally Posted by Two2Three
For what it's worth, I have the X-Mount and if I squeeze it together (i.e., wide open I guess) once before putting the phone in, it is locked and doesn't have any slop at all. I don't know if it's a design feature or what.
I took a closer look... it's the way the X works.... if it's fully open or fully closed, it's locked against the edge of the slot the arms expand in. If it's anywhere in between, the phone can rotate. Odd design, in my opinion.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 05-06-2024 at 06:04 PM.
Reason: Merged immediately consecutive posts... no need to double up!
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