RAM MOUNTS X-Grip Phone Mount with U-Bolt Base and Medium Arm

Bought this for my 98 electra glide. Works great so far. A couple of things: After reading reviews about not getting tether, I wanted to make sure whoever I got mine from included this. I saw Semsons & Co., Inc. had 100% feedback, so I called their customer service number and the woman I spoke with confirmed that they only sell original RAM products packaged by RAM with everything that is included. So I went ahead and ordered from them. I received my package on time and everything (including the tether) was included. So those reading the reviews I highly recommend Semson's to buy from so you don't have to worry about not getting everything. Next thing is the rubber feet. Many stated they fell off or that the included glue didn't work. I had some crazy glue so I used that. The feet are on there nice and solid and after crazy gluing, I feel they will stay in place. I didn't bother using the included glue. Just my suggestion. Next thing are the nylon bolts. Many said they were junk, painted poorly, etc. I think they are fine for what you get. Just be sure to use the proper socket to install them and be careful when putting them on. Mine came new (not used), they installed fine, and none of the paint came off. If I had a con for this mount, it is that like many stated, I had to also move my phone down slightly in the mount so that the upper right foot did not rest on the side buttons. When I first put it in, it rested right on my power button and my phone turned off. After moving it slightly it is now fine and the foot is no longer resting on any of the side buttons (MOTO E 2nd gen). I know that this may concern you seeing the phone isn't centered in the mount, but with the tether it was held in secure. I only got to use it on one ride so far (3hr ride), but it stayed in place and didn't move at all. The only other minor con is that RAM doesn't include any mounting/installation instructions, only a brochure for other products and a one page picture brochure explaining how to use the tether. It isn't rocket science to install it and common sense should be all that you need to figure it out, but for those that rely on instructions, they might not be pleased. Overall I am satisfied with this mount and would not hesitate to buy one in the future. Now I just need to figure out which beverage mount I want to get for the other side of the handlebars.

Despite the fact there are literally dozens of smartphone mounts to choose from, if quality and peace of mind are your top priorities then look no further than a RAM mount. Though I (very briefly) debated going with a well-reviewed alternative at roughly half the price, I then considered two things: 1. the cost of my smartphone (roughly $1,200 new) 2. the incalculable value of anxiety-free riding Let’s face it, there’s really no better option than the RAM mount: superior design, high quality construction + USA built, extremely versatile. The moment you unbox the RAM mount and tinker with the tightening bolt and various positions, it’s immediately apparent how much thought and engineering went into building it. I’ve ridden roughly 250+ miles now, and not once have I felt an ounce of concern. And if we’re being honest, the ONLY REASON to go with anything else comes down to just one factor: PRICE. Sure, dropping $50+ on something like this does seem a bit excessive, but then again, so is the cost of a new smartphone. But ultimately for me it came down to peace of mind. Riding a motorcycle is dangerous enough without the potential for taking your eyes off the road to examine whether your phone is in fact secure in the $25 Made-in-China, afterthought-of-a-smartphone mount. Between the road conditions, the cross traffic, the tailgater, the traffic lights, and our lane position, our brains are processing enough data as is — and it hardly seems worth trying to save a little bit of cash if the result is even the slightest potential of ANOTHER distraction... of our attention or focus being directed elsewhere. Just didn’t seem worth saving a few bucks. And then when you consider the fact it’s compatible with a whole system of various mounts, the fact you’re able to dial in all sorts of viewing positions to suit both your bike and the type of riding you’re doing, and finally... the fact it’ll retain some value should you no longer need it and opt to sell it used. I’ve posted a couple pictures to try and demonstrate it’s versatility and build quality. Hope this helps any fellow riders!

This is hands down the most perfect phone mount I have ever purchased. Easy to install on any bike you ride and will hold securely at highway (and faster) speeds multiple hours and days at a time. Great even on crappy Oklahoma roads or windy Arizona highways.

This thing seems very rugged. I use it on a motorcycle behind a windscreen to hold a cellphone. I have used for about 100 miles so far with no problems. Mine is installed on a 1 inch bar. The phone I use is a Motorola moto e5 CRUISE without a case. The phone doesn't budge in the slightest when traveling and with moderate wind resistance. Although I haven't used it very long, it seems it will hold up. Now for my issues, starting with the least problematic. The product came in a plastic bag and without instructions (although available on their website), which I found kinda cheap. Second, the silicone safety tether, if used, has to stretch to the point where it seems it might tear with any prolonged use. I constantly remove the phone from the mount, so it is way too tedious to use that. The grip of the device seems to be strong enough anyways. THIRD, the actual ball-bracket that attaches to the bar, specifically the slots for the mounting bolts, where to thin to allow the provided bolts to go through (shown in a picture). I had to shave down about .5 mm total with a file to fit the bolts. DEFINITELY something I should not have to do. I have other engineering changes I would make to it, but that is too nit picky for here. Overall, I am pretty damn satisfied with this product. Update: the 4 rubber grips wore holes in them after a couple months. New ones are needed, eventually.

I think the Ram mount is a little expensive, but it works great! It took me a long time to pull the trigger on this, and I did only after a lot of research on-line. So, for the $50 I paid for this, it works great! The mounting to the handlebar is straight forward with an 11mm wrench. I wish it came with a second mounting option for the dashboard so I didn't have to spend another $40 for a second mount just to get the base. Anyway, the arm can be completely articulated to pretty much any viewing angle, up high or lower, left right, or wherever you desire. The X Grip is great, it squeezes my phone without causing damage or anything like that. I did have to get used to putting the phone in the right spot so the mounts did not push the buttons on the side of my iPhone though. The rubber webbing provided is a little cumbersome to put on at first, but once you get used to it, it really isn't that bad. I have not dealt with this yet, but I am sure I will in the next few weeks as the weather begins to turn colder here in Colorado. I have heard some folks have tightened the arm onto the bar mount while the weather was cold in the morning, and found that the arm was unbelievably tight after it warmed up and the ball mount expanded inside the arm mount. Not really a bad thing, but if it is over-tightened in the cold, and expands in the heat of the day, the nylon/plastic type material may fail. The cons I have only really include the lack of security for the mount itself (arm and X Grip portion). The ball portion is bolted on, so there is no issue there. However, the extension arm with the wing nut to mount the X Grip to the bar mount is very easily taken off. So, you stroll out to the bike and tighten the mount onto the ball on the handlebar, throw the phone in the X Grip, and wrap the rubber retainer around the phone. On the road, there are no issues. You want to make a quick stop at the market, but without a security feature on the mount itself, you hesitate, because you don't want to leave your $50 mount unattended while you run in the store (of course you take the phone with you). I'm a security freak, so these are the things I worry about when I ride through and make stops in the city. Country rides, or group rides, not so much, we mostly leave our helmets on the bikes as well, but alone, I get to worrying. I am sure I could rig something up or replace the wing nut with a more permanent bolt in a few minutes, but it would be nice to have that come from the factory for the price.

The item arrived 2 days after I ordered it. It is so simple to install and is a very high quality product. I own an LG G5 and it works fine on that. I didn't have an 11 mm socket and had to use a crescent wrench to install it, and I foolishly put it to the side of the fork bolts that the speedometer was on. It somewhat obstructed my view, so I moved to the other side where it only partially obstructed my view of the tach. I also elected to use a thin layer of rubber over the U-bolt to protect the handlebar, and used a short piece of fuel line hose I bought at an auto part store. I slit it down the length of a thin 3" piece and wrapped it around the U-bolt with the opening facing outward, so the rubber is completely protecting the bar. The unit comes with two different sized U-bolts to accommodate different sized bars. This thing is so adjustable and so well made, I highly recommend it. My one word of caution is to repeat what one other reviewer said about the adhesive. Do NOT apply it over your bike. Use VERY sparing amounts. Wear rubber gloves. It will squirt out when you push the rubber tip down on the metal, and will get all over your fingers. And it will NOT come off without paint remover, etc.

I use this thing at least 4 times a week and I love it. It mounted to my handlebars on my bike easily and it lets me adjust my phone in almost infinite angles to get it where I need to see it as it records my routes and displays my pace. This is essentially 3 pieces of RAM mount gear in one package. The U-Bolt clamp is great for handlebars or even rearview mirrors. It may be useful on other things also but I’ve only used it on those 2 things. Make sure to tighten equally and don’t over tighten or you could risk crushing something. It is very sturdy though. The arm here is a mid-length arm that’s great for bikes. I have other lengths for other uses in cars and such. It’s a pretty sturdy couple pieces of metal essentially with an easy to turn plastic capped nut. It works great and doesn’t move even on rough terrain. The holder itself is sturdy and keeps my phone even on moderate off-road courses. I have my phone in a rubberized case so that helps with keeping it in place. The only times its fallen out were when I had the phone wrapped in a zip-lock bag as a poor man’s waterproofing, and when I had a major wipeout and got launched off of my bike. I got a waterproof case for rainy days and I try to avoid anything that will make me launch off the bike and through the air, and my phone stays solidly in place. The mount allows the phone to rotate slightly so if you don’t get it quite right when you tighten the arm you can adjust the phone if needed but it is firm and won’t flop around. I’m so happy with this that I’m ordering another for my wife’s bike and a U-bolt so that I can mount this easily onto my other bike. Once you have the RAM mount brackets installed in your car, bikes, motorcycles, or whatever you can easily move the arms and device mounts in seconds. I have RAM mounts to mount my phone, GoPro, GTech, and other devices in my vehicles and they have all served me well.

The product and concept are great, but the flaw lies with the fact that the upper bracket is aluminum with a simple powder coat and rough spots. My handlebar is 1.25" and black, and when I started fastening, I got nervous because of the metal on metal contact. I took it off before securing all the way and saw scratches/divots starting in the paint job. I reached out to the manufacturer, and they said there could be some that aren't as smooth as others and confirmed they are just supposed to be painted, so it will be metal on metal. They were very friendly and sent out a new mount piece. It still wasn't completely smooth. I decided to glue some rubber strips on the bottom to protect the bar. The product does work great and holds my phone perfectly. I just recommend they add a rubber coating to the bracket as they do on the ball itself.

Only issue i have is that the mount can swivel slightly a couple of degrees when tightened up with can unnerve you when travelling at 60mph. Otherwise perfectly good holder.

Installato sulla mia Tracer 900 è molto stabile e tiene ben fermo lo smartphone. Comunque lo uso sempre con l'elastico di sicurezza.... La qualità sembra ottima ma il prezzo è molto elevato.

Las calidades del soporte son muy buenas, es original de RAM, hemos probado tres teléfonos; un iPhone SE de 4” de pantalla y un iPhone 7 (4,7”) y de ajustan perfectamente, en ningún caso da la sensación de inestablilidad.

This is an original ram product. It's the best mobile holder one can get. Absolutely worth the price if one wants peace of mind for the much more expensive mobile phones. Highly recommend. Contents: x-grip mobile cradle for phones upto 3.25inch width, double ball socket arm, rail base with two u-clamps of different dia, ram rubber/silicone mobile grip for extra protection, 2 nuts, 2caps for covering exposed threadsof the u- clamp. Product was delivered in 3 days. Cheers to the seller.

Great addition to the motorcycle! Bought the RAM mount after several great reviews from fellow riders and I’m happy with the choice! Phone holds firm in the holder with little to no vibrations. Make sure to use the elastic included with it to ensure the phone doesn’t fall out, and it holds the phone more firm than without it. I didn’t use the included u-bolts, as the mount worked using my handle bar bolts with minor modifications.