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November 22, 2009

Motorcycles and Drinking Do Mix!

Well I suppose it depends what you’re drinking.  If it’s a soft drink or coffee, we have the answer.  A mount for your drink on your motorcycle.  These mounts have a self leveling feature built in.  They fit a variety of configurations too.  They can also be configured for holding other just as useful stuff like GPS units, iPhones, IPODs or satellite radio.  Leave it to RAM to think of these.  Seems like they have a mounting system for almost anything!

RAM Motorcycle Drink Holder

Made with powder coated marine grade aluminum, the mount fits handlebars from .75 to 1 inch in diameter. The cup holder is hinged at 2 points to permit a level fit regardless of the mounting angle.

October 6, 2009

RAM Mounts for the Common Man (or Woman)

RAM makes killer mounts.  Excellent quality with hundreds of customizable options (they have custom cradles for Garmin, TomTom, Magellan and many UMPCs).  But their selection can sometimes be confusing.  We wrote this post to help explain how their numbering (and lettering) system works.  Some of  of this information can be found on their web site if you know where to find it.  But as a large reseller of their mounts, we thought it would be helpful to provide a brief explanation.

RAM’s system is a simple ball and socket design.  You need to make sure the ball size matches the socket.  The majority of RAM mounts sold for GPS, satellite radio, HAM radio are one-inch balls (RAM-B or RAP-B).  Most use the the metal (the M in RAM-B) but to save a few dollars, some will opt for the plastic (the P in RAP-B).

Arms typically come in several sizes too.  Again most common is the one inch ball, and there are three arm sizes (1.75, 3 and 6 inch sizes).  Most of our mount listings have an option to choose an arm size.

Here is RAM’s high level numbering system and arm sizes in detail:

A size ball = .56″ diameter (seldom used)

B size ball = 1″ diameter (by far the most common)

C size ball = 1.5″ diameter (used for heavier items like marine electronics)

D size ball = 2.25″ diameter (very seldom used)

E size ball = 3.38″ diameter (very rarely used)

RAM-B-202u using a one-inch ball

RAM-B-202u using a 1-inch ball

RAM-202 using a 1.5 inch ball

RAM-202 using a 1.5 inch ball

September 10, 2009

Waterproof GPS and iPhone Mounts for Motorcycles

Looking for a sealed waterproof enclosure for your device on a motorcycle?  There’s not a lot of choices out there.  One excellent choice is to select the waterproof Garmin Zumo GPS series.  These are excellent GPS units, but let’s face it, $700 is a lot for a GPS.  The functionality of a Zumo is on par with many GPS models from Garmin, TomTom and Magellan in the $150 range.

Why worry about waterproof?  This is important for those that wish to leave the GPS attached to the bike overnight, or ride in the rain.  If you don’t do any of this, read a different post on our blog (we have lots of good information).

But what if you don’t feel like spending $700 on the waterproof models?  Consider a waterproof bike mount.  These combine a standard mount with a weatherproof case.  RAM Mount makes an excellent high quality line of waterproof cases called the Aqua Box.

RAM Mount Aqua Boxes provides excellent waterproof protection.  Featuring a clear, touch through screen so that you may view your electronics as well as use their function keys while in place.  There is even a place for a small lock to serve as a theft deterrent.  Ideally suited to Motorcycles and ATVs, these keep your portable devices safe, dry, and accessible.

There are multiple sizes available.  Most popular are the Medium Wide models (RAM-HOL-AQ6u) suitable for most GPS models made by Garmin, TomTom, Magellan and Navigon.  A very popular size is the Medium model (RAM-HOL-AQ2u) which suits the Apple iPod, iPhone, Microsoft Zune, Dell DJ and many other MP3 players.  Each case comes with padding within to ensure that slim units sit flush against the lens.  The rear of each box has a punch-out to provide access for cables and wires.

Both of these cases are available coupled with a motorcycle mount, windshield mount and marine mount.  These combinations provide the best value if you need a mount as well as the case.  The manufacturer provides a lifetime warranty on their products.

 

Cell Phone and MP3 Player Aquabox Medium Case

Cell Phone and MP3 Player Aquabox Medium Case

Aquabox Medium Wide Case for GPS Units up to 5" Diag Screen

Aquabox Medium Wide Case for GPS Units up to 5" Diag Screen

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