Stem Mount

[Debs]

 

I want an extra ram ball and the only place I fancy having it is on a stem mount between the bars on the yoke..

I have seen the one I want but I have no idea what size the bore is to accept the stem..
The stem mounts come in 3 sizes.....
13.3mm - 14.7mm
15mm - 17mm
17.5mm - 20.5mm
http://www.buybits.com/Search.aspx?searchTerms=stem+mounts

Any ideas? 

[pistole]

http://www.motorcyclelarry.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_59&products_id=260

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- hope this helps.

- was actually toying with the idea of cutting down a 11 mm allen wrench and inserting that into the stem-bolt , with a plate welded onto the top of the allen wrench to mount a GPS

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[Debs]

Ive already seen this one but with the postage it is to much and not worth buying.

$80 / £51 is far to much when I can get a stem mount for £20

I wonder if its possible to put a 1" ball on to a 11mm hex/allan key bar? Hmmmmm

[pistole]

I wonder if its possible to put a 1" ball on to a 11mm hex/allan key bar?

- am pretty sure that it can be done and was planning to experiment this weekend.

- with a cutting wheel , the allen key can easily be trimmed down , weld a small spot to prevent it dropping into the stem completely and then weld a small plate onto the top with the correct angle.

- can be easily removed when required too.

cheers

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[Debs]

Found an alternative way... How about using a sump plug 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRASS-OIL-SUMP-DRAIN-PLUG-BOLT-SCREW-MAGNETIC-BSP-THREADS-/280737281910?pt=UK_SportingGoods_OtherSports&var=&hash=item415d3ef776#ht_500wt_971

Drill a hole in the middle... thread it and put a ball ram in.. perfect... 

[pistole]

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- ha !

- a couple of good options there.

- ingenuity is the mother of most inventions .. the others are down to being cheapskates !!

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[Ubertours]

I made a bracket for the ball and fixed it using a piece of  8mm screwed rod through the stem, works well and is removable in about two minutes. Fixed top and bottom with locknuts its really solid.

[viper]

i got a good fix by doing this

I just used the ram ball mount , the piece on the right in the pic.

I got some threaded connector bar from the iron monger, looks like a very long nut, which accepts the ram ball mount, on the other end i put a small length of threaded bar.

I took out the yolk stem nut, and inside i inserted a normal nut that i put several winds of pvc tape around so that it was a tight fit into the underneath of the stem nut, i replaced the stem nut and tighted up, now i have a thread nut that i can screw the assembly into

the pic shows the connector bolt which has the screw bar  underneath , which screws into the nut which is wedged into the underneath of the stem nut, hope ive explained that, and for the critics who will pick holes in this, its been in two years , and never budged and there is no danger of it falling into the fork 

[Hans]

I'we mounted the Stem Mount for FJR1300:

http://www.slam1prod.net/sitebuilder/images/4973596-273x183.jpg
http://www.slam1prod.net/sitebuilder/images/10998-184x186.jpg

You can find it anywhere.....

[Debs]

Viper... That looks really good and given me another idea.. Those long nuts are also sold for CB radio antenna's. I will check it out.. 

[viper]

Viper... That looks really good and given me another idea.. Those long nuts are also sold for CB radio antenna's. I will check it out..

send me a pm if you need any clarification , you will need your ram ball mount, some threaded steel bar a regular nut and the connector bolt, all on ebay , the pvc tape will pack the nut in and hold in place while you replace the stem nut and get the ram mount into place, Ive also added the 2 inch ram extension arm which put my zumo into a perfect position just below the eye line sight of my dials.
I love cheap low tech solutions

these are the connector nuts, cant remember if its 6 or 8mm, if no threaded bar is available then you can cut down some long bolts , you sound a handay resourceful gal so should be simples for you.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M8-Stud-Connectors-24mm-Long-Nuts-10-Pack-8mm-BZP-for-Threaded-Bar-Rod-/280849743054?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item4163f2fcce

[Darren33]

Just bought one of these. had one on my last on e before I sold it. kit contains a polished stainless steel cap with polished ball head, 1 piece of stainless rod with threaded ends and a washer and nylock nut.  simple to fit and looks great.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330763307710?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Daz

[viper]

they are ok but i dont think debs wants to spend £46 , and i dont blame her,she  can knock up a home brew for £5

[PCPeteUK]

i got a good fix by doing this

I just used the ram ball mount , the piece on the right in the pic.

I got some threaded connector bar from the iron monger, looks like a very long nut, which accepts the ram ball mount, on the other end i put a small length of threaded bar.

I took out the yolk stem nut, and inside i inserted a normal nut that i put several winds of pvc tape around so that it was a tight fit into the underneath of the stem nut, i replaced the stem nut and tighted up, now i have a thread nut that i can screw the assembly into

the pic shows the connector bolt which has the screw bar  underneath , which screws into the nut which is wedged into the underneath of the stem nut, hope ive explained that, and for the critics who will pick holes in this, its been in two years , and never budged and there is no danger of it falling into the fork 

Brilliant idea and so simple. I will be having a go at this very soon. Just bought an 11 plate GTR and need to move some of the gadgets across from my Wing. Time for a more 'fun' ride me thinks :)
Thanks for all the useful tips guys, such a wealth of knowledge on here...

[O.C.]

PCPete, its always good to see new members joining this forum, which you will find informative and above all else very friendly

Tell us all a bit more about yourself in the intro section, maybe some pics of your GTR, which I think you will find exciting after a 'wing'.

I may be wrong but could you be P.C, (the forum name is a bit of a give-away), if so then you will be in the company of other P.Cs on here.