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I have RAM mounts, but when I looked at options for the base, the description said not for most BMW motorcycles.

Anyone know which mounts work well with the R1200RS?

There are (or perhaps were) plenty of postings on using RAM mounts (that is the ball end). People have mounted them to the M8 bolts that hold the handlebar from memory. I can't recall how the ball is mounted near the clutch master cylinder, but I believe there is someone who has done that. There are all sorts of solutions now for both GPS and telephone mounting using the "de facto" GPS provisions on the RS.
Unfortunately, the outstanding solution (in my opinion) for the GPS relocation is no longer available, except second-hand - that is the Vortex mount.

There are also other mounts for the GPS - not using a RAM ball, I think from Hornig and maybe Ilium and these, in turn, can be used with the RAM ball.

On my 2008 Spyder, I drilled and tapped 2 6mm holes in the "handlebar" casting for a RAM ball, and I use that for my telephone on the few occasions I need it. Drilling and tapping would be more difficult on the RS as it lacks a large enough "platform", but I think it is possible.

Well, here's my options from TwistedThrottle. All show up when I put in the make and model of my bike.

B-346U


B-345U


B-309-2U - This one says "Does not fit most BMW motorcycles." although it's listed as a part that fits according to the website.


The third one is the type I had on my last bike and would likely work best with the R1200RS (based on preference), but I wonder what other people have done.|addpics|mik-1-bf8e.jpg-invaddpicsinvv,mik-2-7b59.jpg-invaddpicsinvv,mik-3-d321.jpg-invaddpicsinvv|/addpics|

You can buy a pipe clamp (part #9) from a R1200R or GS and screw in a ram ball where the mirror would normally go.


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This is what I did on the K1300S.
I used half of a basic Ram handle bar mount and attached to the clutch lever assembly.

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Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #3

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Well, here's my options from TwistedThrottle. All show up when I put in the make and model of my bike.

B-346U


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You could try this.. I have one, and it works well.
http://www.telferizer.com/

Zitat von TOM1911 im Beitrag #7

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You could try this.. I have one, and it works well.
http://www.telferizer.com/

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #9

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I use a version of the last one on the clutch lever mount. Mine was a standard part that comes with a Garmin Zumo 390. It has 1 ball at the top.

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MV GPS Holder from Sportouring Ltd. In Wales. Got it on line for about £70 I think. Puts my trusty old TomTom right in the screen in excellent view. Mounts between the screen mounting brackets. I would do a link but my IT skills are dire! Will try and attach photos..... I think I've failed with the photos but there is some in their web page. Cheers.

Photo success?!

Zitat von Pathfinder im Beitrag #12

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MV GPS Holder from Sportouring Ltd. In Wales. Got it on line for about £70 I think. Puts my trusty old TomTom right in the screen in excellent view....

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Zitat von cymirk im Beitrag #14

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Zitat von Pathfinder im Beitrag #12

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MV GPS Holder from Sportouring Ltd. In Wales. Got it on line for about £70 I think. Puts my trusty old TomTom right in the screen in excellent view....

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Does this MV GPS mount interfere with the windscreen position at all? Can the OEM windscreen still be raised and lowered in both the upper and lower mounting holes with the MV mount installed?

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