What has been your experience been with RAM Mounts? What about the X-Grip?

I have two X-Grips and have traveled 1000's of miles OFF ROAD across Europe using tracks like the TET and never had a problem. The kit comes with glue to attach the rubber tips. Never failed.

7 years with my medium xgrip,, 6 years on my large. 4 years on my wife’s, and 4 on my brothers. Zero problems with any of them, all still using our original rubbers, and none of us lost a rubber foot. Also, I use my iPhone max in the small and the large, with a case on it, and even the small rubber stretches to fit it fine.

I’ve had mine on my hayabusa for years. Maybe the later years they decided to get cheap with the rubber. Just like those condoms I never used.

you normally get a small tube of superglue to glue the rubber grippers to the metal. Did you use glue ?

Thank you for the sharing and info about the problem of the caoutchouc mobil part. For the 4 small Bump with the R logo it's look like you do not use the Glue they give with the X grip to lock them in position. normally when the 4 bump was glued with the glue they do not have to move. or have you glue them and they move anyway ? best Christophe

Mine didn’t even come with the rubber. Same large mount. Works fine for me with iPhone 15 pro max and just the mount, no rubber, solid

Glue left a mess on my tank. They should glue these in the factory for the money I spent on this mount.

can this ram mount fit for Iphone SE?

I've got 3 x grips and never had a problem. I also do not use the rubber things you keep breaking. 2 of my x grips are in my side by side which frequently leaves the ground at high speeds and ive never had my phone fall out or my digital reverse camera rear view mirror fall down. Does your bike have square tires on it or something 🤔

I have this same mount and the largest Samsung phone. Haven't had the same issues as you with the rubber holder or the rubber tips, but I can see it happening eventually. The problem I had was that the ball became extremely loose in the socket after a couple of uses, to the point where my phone was flopping around and I was worried about the whole bracket falling off. I stuffed a little tissue in the hole where the ball goes to tighten it up which worked for a few rides and now I notice the plastic is cracked. Not impressed for the price. Going to see if Revzilla will let me return or exchange it. Interesting the variety of responses you got from this post. Obviously not good quality control on these.

Only used it 5 times Strap snapped as going down Road Two Opposite corners and Phone Flip up on its side and almost flew off had to grab it with left hand could have caused me to wreck or get hit from slowing down so fast. I think this Mount needs improvement would not Recommend it unless you have a cheap phone or lots of money to replace your phone.

thanks for posting ur experience

I went to the website and checked to see the sizing specs before I bought it. Working great.

Over time the bumpers will get worn through by the the metal tips. Mine did then they started to fall off. Got both sizes of the quick grip and problem solved.

Is there a product that anyone could recommend that would be a great alternative? Something high quality.

I’ve used Ram mounts for years and had no problems with them.

@Rembo Get the Ram Quick Grip XL mount. It grabs the phone better than the X Grip. I own both.

My mount clamp exploded and the spring shot across the garage. I'm not sure now if the clamp takes one or two springs. I found one spring a rubber washer and metal washer.

Your using a medium rubber mound on a large x grip with a large phone it’s going to snap as it’s not the right size it’s under too much stress if you get the large rubber price it will not break unless you use it wrong

Bought a x grip for a note 20 and i accidentally got the smaller version. Still used it for months an it held the phone well. (Fell once an i think it was cause of a long ride and all those bumps) Finally bout a bigger one a lil bit ago an they both worked great. Dont think its meant to be perfect but it works. Your problem might be the phone is eating the wind an it just doesnt look like it was meant for that setup. I wouldnt trust any mount with a plus size phone an expect it to be completely safe with no windscreen

Maybe try cutting the "R" to make it a hole like the other side?

Damn brother, I just bought one of these. I watched this video after the fact, ughhhh! Well, I will use for a little bit and if this shit snaps, I take back to Cycle gear and get a Quad Lock. They are pretty close in price. Great video man!

Switch to the quick grip. More secure and less hassle to put the phone in once it is adjusted to the phone

Outside the ram x issue I just want to appreciate how gorgeous your Scout is!

I am watching this as my rubber tether just snapped after 3rd ride of using it. Reading the comments, now I know what the glue is for... How hard would it be to just add a 1 line instruction note."Use glue to secure rubber tips"

It come now with a little CA glue bottle, I think this glue to prevent those rubber pads pop. The rubber band still hace the R logo and now after seen this im going to cut it and make it like the upper part. I use it on a plane and the system is rock solid but you are right about that flaw. Thank you.

My phone just fell off last weekend, it just snapped out of the holder and my phone is totaled. Thanks Ram

I have same my motorcycle over 1y iPhone 11 and now 13 and no problem 🤔

I've had mine for 4 years with no issues. I've replaced that rubber holder thing on Amazon.

Same happened to a friend 1500 miles from home. I have one too. This expensive piece of junk works good if everything is intact, but nothing stays intact long. If anything isn't working(the nubs are missing or loose or if the rubber is broke), don't use it.

Did you add the super glue to the inner rubber stoppers

Did you glue those little grips on the metal pegs?

Nice video dude ! Thanks for the review ! One question, what about vibrations on the ram mount? Does the screen pressing by itself when you rev up the bike??

RAM makes other holders to accommodate phones with bulky cases, which this user probably had. They tell you specifically to buy the other if you have like an Otterbox or the like. This is user error on the riders end.

I have well over 10,000 miles on my bike and had the ram x mount since i got it i have never had a single issue with it i have an iphone 12 pro max would not recommend quad lock they are proven to destroy phones the tether that you got is the same i have seems like you are putting it on wrong bottom ones first top second

What kind of phone do you have ? If you have a iPhone Pro Max 11 or 12 it is too big. It like I am watch my dad 😂, they get mad/rants because they don’t do go enough research and they think if they put more money into it it will fix the problem.

Good review. However I wondering if you selected the RAM for your phone and also if it would happen the same if you remove your phone case protection. In other words, the phone protection might be what caused the failure and not the RAM rubber grip. FFF are important engineering attributes. If you modify one then you are not describing the proper product.

Your video prevented me from buying this. Much appreciated. Thank you.

I put rubber only top left corner n bottom right corner not fully or rubber snaps

I just lost my iPhone last week when I hit a pothole on the 405 and it just popped up and out. The rubber had broken only weeks after I bought it and had been using a rubber band to secure the phone to the mount; and of course on the day I lost my phone I forgot to attach the rubber band. I spent over $50 on the mount and it was stupid purchase. There’s more reliable mounts for $10 on Amazon.

4 years with mine, still good

Mine snapped on the very first use, I’ve emailed them for a warranty and am waiting to hear back

This is literally the only negative review I’ve ever seen and these have been around since 1992 lol. I think it’s operator error .......

I’ve always thought the x grip looked like crap. That’s why I went with the quick grip.

strange. i use the xgrip WITHOUT the extra rubber thing that snhapped on urs ZERO problem

Did you use the glue?

lol "on i95 in South Florida" that's enough for me to subscribe 😄 👍.. lol please let me know if you found a solution, I'll keep checking your other videos. 👍

I have had the larger X-Grip for a number of years and never had an issue. That one looks significantly smaller than the one I have. I will say that if you have the thicker Otterbox you are probably stretching the band a bit much. I would also say that the way you have it mounted you are making your phone act like a "spoiler" The wind coming under it in the way it is mounted WILL lift the phone off the mount, especially at higher speeds. The mount is designed to have the phone more at an angle. towards the ground. If you like your phone mounted like that I suggest using the QuadLock mount. It's a better mount for the short handlebars like yours.

Just searched for this video to see if there were other complaints about the X-Grip. IMO, this product is garbage and totally different from the products Ram used to make. My phone is rugged and hefty at 412 grams and the flimsy X-Grip can not support this weight. I just wrote them asking for a mil-spec style phone holder for my mountain bike.

My new one came with glue for the tips. Thx for the warning.

Just last night my phone flew off my bike at 100 KM per hour or 60 MPH, it was because of one of the knobs fell off.. I got my phone back with an unnoticeable scratch as I have a very good case for the phone... I got super lucky, and consider it a life lesson, not using the RAM ever again, waiting on a phone holder that is water proof that attaches to the tank to come in the mail... it cost me less than the RAM did and im confident it will keep the phone safe.

I’m have over 70,000 miles with my X-grip holding my phone. I don’t have the issues you have. I have the large iPhone in an otter case. Best mount I’ve used.

Just like everything on your bike you should use blue lock tight you should have jb welded the rubber stops ends on.

X grip ram mount went through a crap load of tethers, those rubber bands just keep breaking. Those little rubber stoppers keep falling off, overall POS phone holder.

Ruined my iPhone 12 Pro Max !! Worse mount ever. I feel your pain bro ..

Ive been using mine for about 5 years... not one issue... and that's without the rubber band. you don't need it.

Never had a problem. Phones, radios, iPad, and mics.

Put Shoe-goo in the Grip pegs, we've lost lots of them before finding this trick !

-Just got one for my Wife & the bottom rubber tether gripper mount snapped the very FIRST time I tried to put the phone on it! 🤬

I've been using these mounts for years over many road trips. First thing to do is superglue the little ram bumpers into place. They won't go anywhere after that. Also, while I've never had the safety strap snap on me, it's good to have a spare.

I have a ram mount that came with my mt09, I don't even use the rubber corner strap and the tips aren't even glued down and I haven't had any issues with it. Even holds on coming down hard off of wheelies, not that hardly Davidson riders would have to worry about that lol

Same scenario with me with the same thing happen 20 minutes after installing it on my brand new 2020 Harley Davidson street glide.Driving on the highway at 70 miles per hour my $1200 iPhone flew off the motorcycle, I called Ram mount and told them what happen. , they told me that they would send me the rubber tips that had been missing and to glue them on, I am absolutely afraid to put my new phone which cost me $250 to replace( Lucky I had insurance to cover a new phone) back in this holder, I removed it off my bike, And I asked Ram to give me a refund which they refused. I would not recommend this product at all, Buyer beware

I'd like to know how to stop the damn thing from spinning... it's aggravating as hell

I had exactly the same experience with my X-grip. I almost lost my iPhone 13pro. Luckily the phone was not lost or damaged. I am looking for another mount.

Can even install that shit on my r6 the screws are to big to fit it anywhere 😔

Rubber mounts should be glued, the glue comes with the product. Never had any issues with mine.

the little rubber need to glue again with 3 second super glue.

Mine snapped on first install 😂

FYI: They make Two Sizes of X-Grip holders depending on the size of your device.

Holy moley

Using 3 different X-grip mounts for years now on CBR 1000, Speed Triple RS and Harley. Never had any issue, even at full speed on race tracks or high vibrating harley V-Twin. The small rubber tip can't be lost if you correctly use the superglue provided as mentioned... Using the same security rubber net on my bikes for many years and never had any issue. Quad locks works great too but 1) depends where you live, it helps alot phone stealers at traffic lights who can steal it in half a second ( seen with my own eyes) 2) you can release teh phone by mistake while trying to access right sided buttons of your phone. I'll stick with Ram mounts for sure even if it's a bit less good looking than quadlock.

I lost 2 PHONES IN 1 WEEK because of the Ram mount. The silicone rubber thing broke, just like yours and everyone else's. So I thought just the fingers would be fine because my old similar cheapie made in China mount never lost a phone in 5 or 6 years. At 98 MPH I lost the first phone. Just 2 days later, I lost the new phone at less than 70 MPH. The spring for Ram mount fingers are WEAK. They hold the phone like dainty arthritic grandma fingers. My old mount's springs gripped the phone twice as hard. Not once did I lose a phone, at 140 MPH, dropping the bike on the freeway, potholes so hard I was nearly thrown off. I think the beefy arm tricks you into this false sense of security. All it does is make the mount heavy. Put some of that weight onto stronger springs for the fingers, will ya?

Quad mount rules & you can use your ball mount with it

Ram mounts are great

they do sale spare tips and one more thing . put some super g;ue on the tips that is why the include a a little bit of super glue now ith the tips

There is no system that works for a phone, especially if you're dirt biking. Tried them all. The guys at the dirt bike dealerships have told me that none of them work. You will lose your phone eventually.

You probably the reason ram mount bags are torn open and missing shit in the store.

I just realized. Your using the wrong size unit. The xl isn’t for the largest iPhones.

I actually agree with you. It's a crap product for sure.

Got mine for free found it sitting screwed onto someone’s bike

LOL, I was just looking at that phone holder for my Note 20 Ultra. Thinking about getting a magnetic tank bag instead.

You sure do expect impeccable quality from a company as reputable as RAM Mounts I have a wayy cheaper alternative on my bike, been on long run and at average speeds it works just fine Comes with a charger too Make sure to notify their customer care There's a different one called Quad Lock Got my eye on that✌🏻

change ! ram quick

Sounds like user error as usual lol

Super glue the pieces on

RAM mount is a piece of junk. The knob attached to the upper ball is made of plastic which breaks easily on bumpy road. My X-grip broke twice and the same plastic Go Pro mount broke as well because of the plastic knob. These RAM products just cut corners. I doubt Made in USA actually means Assembled in USA with cheap Chinese materials.

Looks like you got a chinese knock off fake Ram mount... So don't complain. I just ordered one. (A real one)

98% of car phone holders are complete garbage accept this Ram X Grip. I’ve wasted so much money on phone holders. The X Grip with a the heavy duty suction cup is the best one I’ve ever used. It’s best to have a suction cup lind because you can put it right in front of you so you don’t have to take your eyes off the road to look at the navigation, it’s so so much safer. The X Grip is expensive but if you buy every other phone holder like I have you actually save money on the X Grip because it actually works. Phone holders are not one of those things you want to cheap out on because it will definitely show in anger and frustration.

Ok? X 1,000,000😂

here cuz I lost my phone on the highway using this grip. Was not going 70mph though... little faster

LMAO I have their MEDIUM size mount. Used it for 16 months with my 11 pro max & case no issues. Now with my 12 pro max & case no issues.

Why would you want to mount your phone to the bike? I see this as a risk. If you crash are you going to be with the bike? Probably not how do you call for help. Also if you crash do you expect the phone to stay in its mount? Even in a car I keep my phone in my pocket. If I get in a wreck I want to be able to call for help.

Lol. Ain't a bad product. It's just user error.. you know cycle gear has a website instead of wasting a trip out there.. F'n muppet

Fix your shit ram mount our devices are expensive !

Garbage mounts. I have an official ram x grip and my phone flew off at 70mph on an on ramp. Complete loss. Do not buy one.

Glue it on.Your problem is you ride an Indian and not a Hardley.

Get a tech mount.

No one agrees with you in the comments, so I'm going to assume it's just you.

also very overpriced for what it is