tc339 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 I just got my RAM mount in the mail and have come across an issue with installation. I ordered the steering stem powerlet accessory plug which I have not mounted yet, and it looks like with my tank bag on, and the GPS in a place where I can see it, there wont be enough room to stick a plug in because the RAM mount blocks it. I dont want to mount the GPS to the left handlebar because I am going to mount a camera there. Is there any way to be able to make room? or will I have to buy a different powerlet plug to place elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zRoYz Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 You just need to have the clamp bkt more upright, there are different lengths available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 26, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 26, 2012 or tilt the gps mount a bit right and tilt the bracket that holds the unit a bit left.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 From this view, there 's still enough room for you to adjust the mount kit: And if can not do as above suggestions, you can add a shim-plate between the bike frame and the mount kit, so that the mount kit could be raised a bit (up on your shim plate thickness) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc339 Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 You just need to have the clamp bkt more upright, there are different lengths available. I have the longest arm available and due to my large tank bag if I move the arm forward more it becomes difficult to see. I actually just noticed so the powerlet site that they have right angle plugs, which may fix my problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 This is my set up if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer BonusVFR Posted May 26, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted May 26, 2012 Get some extra balls...................errrrrrrrrrrrrr a barbell extension. Here I used a short arm on the bottom but you could easily use a medium RAM arm instead for even more clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VietHorse Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 You can also consider the making of my camera mount. The lower ball of your Ram mount could be raised by the steel pipe as below photos. For sure the would be no obstruction: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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