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RAM Mount AMPS Plate Motorcycle Mount Short Kit RAM-B-178U-A


RAM Mount AMPS Plate Motorcycle Mount Short Kit RAM-B-178U-A
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Model: RAM Mount AMPS Plate Motorcycle Mount Short Kit RAM-B-178U-A
Part No: RAM-B-178U-A
Condition: Brand New, Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty (max 3 years on electronics & lenses)
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Sub-Component Breakdown

Here are the sub-component parts that make up the AMPS Plate Motorcycle Mount Short Kit RAM-B-178U-A:

Rectangular AMPS Plate B-Ball RAM-B-347U
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Short Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U-A
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Motorcycle Mount Base Kit RAM-B-309-7U
 

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Product Information

Manufacturer: National Products, Inc Category: All Purpose Mounts Type: Plate Mounts
Model: RAM-B-178U-A SKU: RAMB178A UPC: 793442916335
Announced: September 1, 2008 First Shipped: September 1, 2008 Weight: 0.682 lbs.

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Written by John
UT
March 11, 2013
RAM MOUNT
Works perfectly, easy to install on DRZ400. Very adjustable. … More
•Pros: easy to install and adjust.
•Recommend? YES
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Written by Bob
Northern Virginia
March 6, 2012
EXACTLY RIGHT AND FLEXIBLE
I used this kit to mount a new GPS onto my motocycle, and it worked exactly as I hoped. The other great thing is that … More
•Pros: very flexible
•Cons: none
•Recommend? YES
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Manufacturer Description

The RAM-B-178-A Universal AMPS Plate Motorcycle RAM Mount is a Marine Grade Aluminum Mount with a Motorcycle Brake/Clutch Reservoir PLUS U-Bolt Base. The mount is designed with a RAM 1 inch diameter patented rubber ball and socket system that has adjustment point at the cradle and base. With a twist of the arm knob, you can move the universal AMPS plate to your optimum viewing position.

Universal AMPS Mount Options:

To help ensure you have the AMPS plate mount you require, take a look at the list of available Universal AMPS plate mounts on the RAM AMPS Plates and Mounts Page. Here you can select from AMPS suction cup mounts, flat surface screw down AMPS plate mounts, AMPS car mounts, motorcycle AMPS plate mounts and more bundled with the RAM Rectangular Universal AMPS Plate (RAM-B-347 or RAP-B-347).

Universal AMPS Mount Cradle Plate:

The RAM-B-347 RAM Mount Marine Grade Aluminum Universal AMPS Plate has a 1.0 inch diameter rubber ball connected at right angles to a rectangular plate. The plate has pre-drilled holes in the in each corner which match the industry standard AMPS hole pattern of 1.188 x 1.5 inches. You can find the AMPS hole pattern on the back of many cradles or sometimes built into the back of many electronic devices.

Universal AMPS Mount Arm Design:


The RAM-B-201-A RAM Mount Dual Socket Short Arm is a 1 inch B size Ball Dual Socket Arm made of Marine Grade Aluminum. The arm is 1.75 inches long between socket centers and is finished with a Black Powder Coating. The side of the arm includes a tightening knob which allows you to open and close the socket ends. For a layout of the dimensions RAM-B-201A arm, take a closer look with the RAM-B-201A Design Drawings (pdf file).

Universal AMPS Mount Base Design:


The RAM-B-309-7 RAM Mount Motorcycle Kit Base can mount to either the clutch/ brake reservoir or directly to a round handle bar rail. The base is constructed of marine grade aluminum with an integrated 1 inch diameter rubber ball, hardware for rail mounting and both standard and metric mounting bolts for motorcycle reservoir mounting. The zinc coated metal u-bolt and nuts included are designed it fit on most motorcycle round handlebars, or any circular rail or pipe with diameter from 1/2 to 1.25 inches.

The base connects to the left or right side of your handlebar clutch/brake reservoir on the Honda Goldwing and other select motorcycles or you can connect directly to your handlebars with the u-bolt hardware. To see if this base will work with your motorcycle, check the hole spacing of the base against your clutch/brake reservoir. The holes centers have a minimum width of 0.94 inches and a maximum of 1.58 inches.

Features and Tips

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AMPS Plate Motorcycle Mount Short Kit RAM-B-178U-A features

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  • Warranty: Manufacturer's Life Time Warranty.
  • Cradle Design: Universal AMPS rectangular connection plate.
  • Cradle Material: Black Powder Coated Marine Grade Aluminum.
  • Mount Material: Black Powder Coated Marine Grade Aluminum.
  • Mount Ball Size: RAM 1 inch Solid Rubber Ball.
  • Pivot Point Design: RAM Patented 1 inch Rubber Ball and Socket Joint.
  • Arm Type: RAM Arm with Dual 1 inch Sockets.
  • Arm Length: Short length of 1.75 inches between socket centers.
  • Base Type: Motorcycle Brake/Clutch Reservoir Base AND Motorcycle Handlebar Base using the included Zinc Coated U-Bolt. (0.75 to 1 inch wide).
  • Common Applications:
    • Motorcycle Mounts: Used mostly with Goldwing and Harley Davidson Motorcycles, but the included Zinc Coated U-Bolt also allows you to connect the base to a round handlebar rail or tube.

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