Author Topic: CONCOURS 1400 TRIPLE TREE RAM BALL NUT (Read 9342 times)

ChrisB · « **on:** March 27, 2013, 09:19:10 pm »

Trying to figure out where I want to put a ram mount for my Iphone. Anyone have any experience or opinion on using this location/ram mount?

http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_59&products_id=260

PaleRider · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2013, 09:25:59 pm »

I use it for my GPS. good spot.

stl-cards · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2013, 02:32:35 am »

I have this and it works great! I don't like lots of stuff mounted on the bars so this mount works well for me.

I have a Ram X-Grip mounted for the cell phone. This combo seems to work like a charm. I was very skeptical at first, but I have no worries at this point.

All in all, seems like a good option.

stl-cards · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2013, 02:52:55 am »

Here is my setup with out the phone.

ZG · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2013, 03:01:18 am »

It's a good mount IMO, looks even better in black!

ChrisB · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2013, 10:49:58 am »

Quote from: stl-cards on March 28, 2013, 02:52:55 am

Here is my setup with out the phone.

Thats exactly the set up I was thinking about. Thanks for everyone's feed back going to order one today.

4Bikes · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2013, 11:23:53 am »

This looks like a clean solution. Does anybody know the size of the Hex socket required to remove the original Steering Stem head bolt? It’s much bigger than the largest Hex socket that I own.

stl-cards · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2013, 12:03:37 pm »

Quote from: 4Bikes on March 28, 2013, 11:23:53 am

This looks like a clean solution. Does anybody know the size of the Hex socket required to remove the original Steering Stem head bolt? It’s much bigger than the largest Hex socket that I own.

26mm Picked up a single socket at Autozone for pretty cheap.

4Bikes · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2013, 01:31:19 pm »

To clarify, when you say socket are you referring to the socket that fits on the new nut they ship as the solution? I have that one. I was asking about the size of the Hex socket needed to remove the original nut that gets replaced. Is that also 26 mm? Thanks for the info.

Mad River Marc · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2013, 03:16:44 pm »

I have the techmount. works great

Gumby · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2013, 04:01:55 pm »

Quote from: ZG on March 28, 2013, 03:01:18 am

It's a good mount IMO, looks even better in black!

Mine now

ZG · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2013, 06:08:24 pm »

Quote from: Gumby on March 28, 2013, 04:01:55 pm

Quote from: ZG on March 28, 2013, 03:01:18 am
It's a good mount IMO, looks even better in black!
Mine now

Indeed! Pay it forward brutha!

Cwo2mustang · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2013, 06:28:35 pm »

I use the Ram mount reseroir cover.

http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_59&products_id=186

and the Ram X-grip for the Iphone, it works great.

http://www.rammount.com/NewProducts/RAMxgripmount/tabid/4515/Default.aspx

4Bikes · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2013, 05:17:51 pm »

Quote from: 4Bikes on March 28, 2013, 01:31:19 pm

To clarify, when you say socket are you referring to the socket that fits on the new nut they ship as the solution? I have that one. I was asking about the size of the Hex socket needed to remove the original nut that gets replaced. Is that also 26 mm? Thanks for the info.

I put an inside caliper on the OEM hex bolt and measured 12 mm. It will take a 26 mm standard socket to install the new bolt the the Ram mount attaches to. I answered my own question!

Hope this helps someone else.

Bruce_Reafsnider_TN · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2013, 12:15:10 am »

Quote from: Gumby on March 28, 2013, 04:01:55 pm

Quote from: ZG on March 28, 2013, 03:01:18 am
It's a good mount IMO, looks even better in black!

Mine now

What is that on the right side? A cupholder?

Gumby · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2013, 01:02:19 pm »

Quote from: Bruce_Reafsnider_TN on March 30, 2013, 12:15:10 am

What is that on the right side? A cupholder?

Yep,

http://projektd.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_39_46&products_id=183

Gigantor · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2013, 11:26:45 pm »

ChrisB,

I had the stem mount and I didn't like it, it wasn't sturdy enough. Try the Ram mount that replaces one of the riser bolts with a ram ball with a hole in the center. I have it on my C14 and it's rock solid.

4Bikes · « **Reply #17 on:** April 01, 2013, 04:03:26 pm »

Quote from: 4Bikes on March 29, 2013, 05:17:51 pm

Quote from: 4Bikes on March 28, 2013, 01:31:19 pm
To clarify, when you say socket are you referring to the socket that fits on the new nut they ship as the solution? I have that one. I was asking about the size of the Hex socket needed to remove the original nut that gets replaced. Is that also 26 mm? Thanks for the info.

I put an inside caliper on the OEM hex bolt and measured ~~11 mm~~ 12 mm. It will take a 26 mm standard socket to install the new bolt the the Ram mount attaches to. I answered my own question! Hope this helps someone else.

I corrected this post. The OEM hex nut is actually 12 mm. When you install the new steering stem nut, it calls for a 26 mm socket, but if you wrap the bolt with one layer of duct tape, the 27 mm fits fine and will protect the finish on the bolt. The 27 mm socket is the same one used for the real axel nut.

I just finished installing it, and it works great.

Poorboy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2013, 02:19:19 pm »

Thanks everybody!!!! This was exactly what I was looking for. I like things symmetrical/centered. LOL

JS_racer · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2013, 11:43:11 am »

Quote from: Gigantor on March 31, 2013, 11:26:45 pm

ChrisB,

I had the stem mount and I didn't like it, it wasn't sturdy enough. Try the Ram mount that replaces one of the riser bolts with a ram ball with a hole in the center. I have it on my C14 and it's rock solid.

must have been the rubber deal one you slide in the hole and crank down. Not ML replacement one.
had/have both. the ML is super stable, no regrets

4Bikes · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2013, 01:45:44 pm »

Quote from: JS_racer on April 03, 2013, 11:43:11 am

Quote from: Gigantor on March 31, 2013, 11:26:45 pm
ChrisB,

I had the stem mount and I didn't like it, it wasn't sturdy enough. Try the Ram mount that replaces one of the riser bolts with a ram ball with a hole in the center. I have it on my C14 and it's rock solid.

must have been the rubber deal one you slide in the hole and crank down. Not ML replacement one.
had/have both. the ML is super stable, no regrets

I was wondering about that comment too. The replacment nut with the Ram Ball mount from Motorcycle Larry is rock solid.

PaleRider · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2013, 01:53:06 pm »

Quote from: 4Bikes on April 03, 2013, 01:45:44 pm

Quote from: JS_racer on April 03, 2013, 11:43:11 am
Quote from: Gigantor on March 31, 2013, 11:26:45 pm
ChrisB,

I had the stem mount and I didn't like it, it wasn't sturdy enough. Try the Ram mount that replaces one of the riser bolts with a ram ball with a hole in the center. I have it on my C14 and it's rock solid.

must have been the rubber deal one you slide in the hole and crank down. Not ML replacement one.
had/have both. the ML is super stable, no regrets

I was wondering about that comment too. The replacment nut with the Ram Ball mount from Motorcycle Larry is rock solid.

I also have the MCL and it is rock solid. The only thing I can think of is on a 6 or 8 inch extension they can move a little.

iMotoPilot · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2014, 08:47:01 pm »

Chris,

Hoping this gets to you. Did you go with the Moto Larry Ram Ball? If so did you like it?

How do you undo the steering stem bolt? From the top? It appears smooth vs a traditional nut.

Thx

Quote from: ChrisB on March 27, 2013, 09:19:10 pm

Trying to figure out where I want to put a ram mount for my Iphone. Anyone have any experience or opinion on using this location/ram mount?

http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_59&products_id=260

Skiee · « **Reply #23 on:** November 19, 2014, 06:10:44 pm »

Quote from: 4Bikes on March 29, 2013, 05:17:51 pm

Quote from: 4Bikes on March 28, 2013, 01:31:19 pm
To clarify, when you say socket are you referring to the socket that fits on the new nut they ship as the solution? I have that one. I was asking about the size of the Hex socket needed to remove the original nut that gets replaced. Is that also 26 mm? Thanks for the info.

I put an inside caliper on the OEM hex bolt and measured 12 mm. It will take a 26 mm standard socket to install the new bolt the the Ram mount attaches to. I answered my own question! Hope this helps someone else.

I was thinking the same thing! Thanks for measuring it out, 4Bikes!!

rmills944 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 19, 2014, 08:44:56 pm »

Make sure you get the 26mm and the huge allen head for that mount... it's on there TIGHT too. other than that it works well.

You will come out A LOT cheaper going this route:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAM-Mounts-Ball-Base-Street-RAM-B-342-/251716478317?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AKawasaki&hash=item3a9b78a56d&vxp=mtr

it simply goes in where the plastic plug is and expands. there's a youtube video for the install, it's not hard at all.