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RAM mount for left side of handlebar

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motoswami

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I want to mount a Zumo 550 GPS on the left side of the handlebar of my 2014 RT-Limited.

Attaching a RAM ball to the back side of the cradle is easy enough; then a short extension arm to another RAM ball mounted, um, to exactly where/how on the handlebar????

Seems like I've seen some sort of bracket which mounts rigidly to the handlebar hardware for a cup holder or various bits of electronic gear, but can't turn it up.

Prefer not to use a strap due to the weight of the Zumo unit (+ cradle).

Anyone???

TIA

Pete
 
IMO the Lamonster Spyder Cuff, while a bit expensive, would be the most fitting device for an RT-Limited. If I felt a need for a device on my RT-S there is no question that I would purchase one.
 
find one of these lay it along the top of the handle bar with the ball on the end facing toward the middle of the bike so the ball hangs over the edge of the handlebar and the center ball faces up or forward or backward what ever works for you. Get 2 hose clamps long enough to go around the handlebar and the ram mount and cinch them down. Now you have a place for two mounts and you didn't spend over $25. Oh remember to remove the 2 screws,you wont need them Ram RAM-B-309-2U Of course you can put one on each end and have 4 mounts. Or you could space them around handlebar,the mind boggles at the possibilities.
 
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motoswami said:
I want to mount a Zumo 550 GPS on the left side of the handlebar of my 2014 RT-Limited.

Attaching a RAM ball to the back side of the cradle is easy enough; then a short extension arm to another RAM ball mounted, um, to exactly where/how on the handlebar????

Seems like I've seen some sort of bracket which mounts rigidly to the handlebar hardware for a cup holder or various bits of electronic gear, but can't turn it up.

Prefer not to use a strap due to the weight of the Zumo unit (+ cradle).

Anyone???

TIA

Pete
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Something like this?

http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/diamond-garmin-nuvi-mount-w-extension-handlebar-chrome/

We have a ton of mounts for all kinds of motorcycles. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions. -Tracey
 
inexpensinve DIY solution

pegasus1300 said:
find one of these lay it along the top of the handle bar with the ball on the end facing toward the middle of the bike so the ball hangs over the edge of the handlebar and the center ball faces up or forward or backward what ever works for you. Get 2 hose clamps long enough to go around the handlebar and the ram mount and cinch them down. Now you have a place for two mounts and you didn't spend over $25. Ram RAM-B-309-2U Of course you can put one on each end and have 4 mounts. Or you could space them around handlebar,mind boggles at the possibilities.
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Simple, inexpensive; what's not to love? :thumbup:
 
If you go to the bottom of this page you'll see the options we sell.
http://www.lamonstergarage.com/handlebar-1/

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motoswami said:
I want to mount a Zumo 550 GPS on the left side of the handlebar of my 2014 RT-Limited.

Attaching a RAM ball to the back side of the cradle is easy enough; then a short extension arm to another RAM ball mounted, um, to exactly where/how on the handlebar????

Seems like I've seen some sort of bracket which mounts rigidly to the handlebar hardware for a cup holder or various bits of electronic gear, but can't turn it up.

Prefer not to use a strap due to the weight of the Zumo unit (+ cradle).

Anyone???

TIA

Pete
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just purchased a ball mount that attaches on to any one of the center bolts of the handlebars that is not bulky from Value Accessories for $19.95
 
Zumo mount alternative

I have a 2014 RT and did not come with gauges on left and right sides so I used the right side for mounting my Zumo 590 GPS. I used short Ram mount arm attached to threaded ball. Locked it up on the cradle with KradleLock and Kapplock.
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motoswami said:
I want to mount a Zumo 550 GPS on the left side of the handlebar of my 2014 RT-Limited.

Attaching a RAM ball to the back side of the cradle is easy enough; then a short extension arm to another RAM ball mounted, um, to exactly where/how on the handlebar????

Seems like I've seen some sort of bracket which mounts rigidly to the handlebar hardware for a cup holder or various bits of electronic gear, but can't turn it up.

Prefer not to use a strap due to the weight of the Zumo unit (+ cradle).

Anyone???

TIA

Pete
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We have quite a few mounts that will work for what you are doing. Take a look: http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/cam-am-spyder/?sort=alphaasc

If you have any question, let me know. ~Tracey
 
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