Y connector for a RAM systems

formulals1 · 11-23-2012, 04:15 PM

I've always wanted a Y connection for my RAM systems setup so I made one for myself. For example a GPS and SPOT can be next to each other with only one handlebar mount. This one is a prototype but seems strong enough for real use and will field test it at some point. I'm hoping all the joints aren't too much for off road use.

Just wondering if other folks out there would also want to make use of a Y connection like this?

Here is a rough setup example:

Contevita · 11-23-2012, 04:17 PM

Hell yeah, I could use one of those too. Nice job!

sdpc2 · 11-23-2012, 04:26 PM

about a year or two ago looking for exactly that. I was shocked that they didn't already make one. So HELL YEAH!

Flashmo · 11-23-2012, 07:22 PM

You guys talking about this?

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx

It's been around for years.

formulals1 · 11-23-2012, 08:07 PM

Kinda' but not really. I'm pretty sure it's not intended as a Y connection. Plus the balls screw in and could unscrew and have the connection slip. It's short of big and clunky for the task too ( for me).

a2ronm · 11-24-2012, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmo

You guys talking about this?

http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx

It's been around for years.

That is what I use, I have my smartphone mounted above my GPS off my dash base.

Would be nice if it was smaller 'footprint'.

OldPete2112 · 11-24-2012, 09:44 PM

Hmm, been using one for years to split my head tube mount on my zx14.

Have the Zumo 665 and radar detector mounted with it, put it in a fore and aft position with short arm low for Zumo and mid arm higher for detector.

Did you make yours from Delrin or something? No compression value to cushion the gear on the mount like a Ram ball. Nice job machining, but wonder haw it will hold up over time. Interesting.

OP

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worwig · 11-25-2012, 04:03 AM

Just replace the bolt in the arm with this:
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx
Attach another arm to that.

a2ronm · 11-25-2012, 05:11 AM

I'm going to try that.....thanks!

formulals1 · 11-25-2012, 06:02 AM

Cool, I like the other mountings shown here too. Options are good! I designed this in CAD and had it built of ABS plastic from a 3D printer (the industry I'm in so it was easy for me) to fit my needs. Designed to be compact (small footprint) and and quickly configurable with flexible options. Yes, no rubber on the ball as that might get too close to a Patent issue. Also, too many rubbery joints could add too much flex to the system. That rubber also helps get some bite at the joint at the same time I bet, though.

HaChayalBoded · 11-25-2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formulals1

Kinda' but not really. I'm pretty sure it's not intended as a Y connection. Plus the balls screw in and could unscrew and have the connection slip. It's short of big and clunky for the task too ( for me).

Those are not screw on balls, they're solid. I had one.

HaChayalBoded · 11-25-2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formulals1

Cool, I like the other mountings shown here too. Options are good! I designed this in CAD and had it built of ABS plastic from a 3D printer (the industry I'm in so it was easy for me) to fit my needs. Designed to be compact (small footprint) and and quickly configurable with flexible options. Yes, no rubber on the ball as that might get too close to a Patent issue. Also, too many rubbery joints could add too much flex to the system. That rubber also helps get some bite at the joint at the same time I bet, though.

It's not really rubber, it's vinyl dye. You can dip yours in the liquid rubber used for tool handles. That would give it more grip and a little more vibration control.

mle52 · 12-09-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worwig

Just replace the bolt in the arm with this:
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx
Attach another arm to that.

Exactly what i was looking for, spent a lot of time on ram site and and never found this

11-23-2012, 04:15 PM	#1
formulals1 ^OP Semi-Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: NB, Texas Oddometer: 270	Y connector for a RAM systems I've always wanted a Y connection for my RAM systems setup so I made one for myself. For example a GPS and SPOT can be next to each other with only one handlebar mount. This one is a prototype but seems strong enough for real use and will field test it at some point. I'm hoping all the joints aren't too much for off road use. Just wondering if other folks out there would also want to make use of a Y connection like this? Here is a rough setup example:

11-23-2012, 04:26 PM	#3
sdpc2 Just another Rally Rat Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Somers, NY Oddometer: 929	I went look on the RAM web site about a year or two ago looking for exactly that. I was shocked that they didn't already make one. So HELL YEAH! __________________ '04 R1150 RT,'98 DR350SE, '99 R1100GS,'77 R100S I lower my passenger pegs for those riders that have gone before me

11-25-2012, 04:03 AM	#8
worwig Lost in Georgia Joined: Nov 2009 Oddometer: 558	Just replace the bolt in the arm with this: http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx Attach another arm to that. __________________ Schematics, software and other 'stuff': http://ftp.pwp.att.net/w/a/wayneorwig

11-25-2012, 06:02 AM	#10
formulals1 ^OP Semi-Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: NB, Texas Oddometer: 270	Cool, I like the other mountings shown here too. Options are good! I designed this in CAD and had it built of ABS plastic from a 3D printer (the industry I'm in so it was easy for me) to fit my needs. Designed to be compact (small footprint) and and quickly configurable with flexible options. Yes, no rubber on the ball as that might get too close to a Patent issue. Also, too many rubbery joints could add too much flex to the system. That rubber also helps get some bite at the joint at the same time I bet, though. formulals1 screwed with this post 11-25-2012 at 06:09 AM

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11-23-2012, 04:17 PM	#2
Contevita Cigar Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Gulfport, MS Oddometer: 1,096	Hell yeah, I could use one of those too. Nice job!

11-23-2012, 07:22 PM	#4
Flashmo Whatever... Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Vagabond Hippie Oddometer: 2,460	You guys talking about this? http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx It's been around for years.

11-23-2012, 08:07 PM	#5
formulals1 ^OP Semi-Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: NB, Texas Oddometer: 270	Kinda' but not really. I'm pretty sure it's not intended as a Y connection. Plus the balls screw in and could unscrew and have the connection slip. It's short of big and clunky for the task too ( for me).

11-24-2012, 09:44 PM	#7
OldPete2112 Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Location: Southern Vancouver Island Oddometer: 86	Hmm, been using one for years to split my head tube mount on my zx14. Have the Zumo 665 and radar detector mounted with it, put it in a fore and aft position with short arm low for Zumo and mid arm higher for detector. Did you make yours from Delrin or something? No compression value to cushion the gear on the mount like a Ram ball. Nice job machining, but wonder haw it will hold up over time. Interesting. OP Its better to travel well than to arrive. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

11-25-2012, 05:11 AM	#9
a2ronm Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere North of Charleston, SC Oddometer: 308	I'm going to try that.....thanks!