Stupid clamps (RAM)

So I have the ram 'universal mount' bit, RAM-B-309-1u

It comes with bolts with threads that match the cat.
The destructions say, remove brake clamp, fit RAM mount with new bolts,
with a spacer inbetween the RAM and the existing bracket.

If I use the spacers, they spread the bolts around the bar such that
they don't do up, also the ram mount would not come close enough to the
bar to clamp (the spacers are too large)

If I clamp through the RAM mount and the original clamp it looks like it
should work, but fails because the supplied bolts with the ram mount are
too long.

If I use RAM mount, spacers, original clamp, then it's fine, but the
whole caboodle is loading through the plastic spacers, if one shatters
then the brake lever is basically not attached to the bars anymore.

Any thorts?
Merci.
Cat

p.s. This is the ram mount which the RAM catalogue says is right for the
thunderkitty.

 

cat wrote:

Hard to tell with my remaining brain cells without pics.

Call the supplier and ask?

 

The 'sat nav' is a phone, so it's going to be program and forget,
certainly no prodding without stopping, the buttons are teeny.

The clutch side isn't like that, the bolts are underside and the choke
cables would be in the way regardless.

That image is EXACTLY how my set up *would* work, but what are your
spacers made of? Mine are plastic, and it makes me shiver to think of
them cracking.

 

You don't think RAM may have thought about this, perhaps even done
sufficent testing to ensure they don't get their arses sued by people
who can't stop because a bit of plastic broke and left them without
brakes?

 

They won't. Lever clamp bolts need very little torque. Just tighten
them *evenly* to the point where you can move the brake lever if you
give it a good thump. It stands a chance of surviving in a low speed
spill then too.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Mark Olson

And given the fact that cat is a mere weak and feeble woman, there
really is nothing for her to worry her pretty little head about.

 

Heh, the scrutineers favourite.

I'm sure the mount will be fine. If it's like a TomTom, however, the
cradle bit that the unit slots in to isn't tremendously well secured to
the rest of the bracketry in the case of an fuckwitted, impromptu,
percussive orientation adjustment. DAMHIKIJDOK.

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My brake lever vanished once. I survived and life got interesting.

If you're that worried find metal spacers the same size as the plastic
ones.

 

Wot E said.You don't want take your hand off the throttle to fiddle
with things.
Steve

 

<fx: disappointed>

And there was me thinking this was a 'pooter thread ..

Paul.

 

Stick bolts that are too long in vice.
Appply hacksaw
File finish threads
????????????
Profit.

Fraser

 

To be honest you would still have a rear brake. And I've seen plastics that
are tougher than some aluminium. At least plastic will flex more before
breaking.

Fraser

 

Well, it's about the bit that attaches the 'pooter, so close.