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Reddit mentions of RAM Composite Double Socket Swivel & Ratchet Arm
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of RAM Composite Double Socket Swivel & Ratchet Arm. Here are the top ones.
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Double socket swivel and ratchet arm features 360-degree center rotation and 180-degree swivel joint with an overall length of 6.25" and a socket-to-socket length of 5.5"Attaches to any B size RAM ball component, including mounting bases and device holdersDouble ball and socket technology allows for near-infinite adjustability of your RAM mounting systemBacked by a lifetime warranty
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 8 Inches |
| Length | 3 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.4 Pounds |
| Width | 3 Inches |
Find a way to mount a RAM ball to the bike. I like this guy personally.
After that, get something to hold your phone that works with a RAM mount. The X-Grip is super popular, however, I did a lot of research before buying and read loads of reviews from people who lost their phone on the highway, or had the thing twisting and turning every which way, and so on. Many people use it and seem happy with it but it's a big YMMV situation, and it made me shy on that product.
While I can't say for certain if the problems I read about the X-Grip are true, I can tell you that after a legit 60,000 miles with 2 different phones mounted in [THIS] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088LL7UA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage) mount, at a combination of city and highway, into potholes and over speed bumps, not once has my phone ever even wiggled. I have the utmost confidence in this thing. The only caveat is that you should use a TPU or hybrid style case because this is just hard plastic, so have something to save you from scratches and so on.
To go along with it you will need one of these for the back of the phone holder. You will also need a RAM arm, I use (and prefer) a 3 inch arm but they make 6 inch and other more complicated contraptions if that doesn't do it for you.
It's not exactly cheap. At the moment, from Amazon, that will cost you about $43 shipped (edit: before tax). However, I will say that this is exact setup has never failed me in 60,000 miles spread between multiple motorcycles and with 2 different phones of decent size. For your reference, those phones were a Galaxy S5 in an Otterbox Commuter and a Sony Xperia Z3+ in a clear Spidgen case. The mount does have room to grow a bit bigger than these if you need it, but not by a lot.
Good luck and happy riding! =)
Edit: Forgot to offer to take pics of the setup on my bike. If you wanna see it all together first, I can do that, just drop a reply.
If anyone is looking for these mounts, I found them on Amazon
Screw on mount
Small connector arm
Big connector arm with elbow
I just used some heavy duty mounting tape to fix the keyboard to the screw mounts.