Handle bar clamp with Ram ball

[daler]

I'm looking at the handle bar clamp with Ram ball http://www.MCL OUT OF BUSINESS - DO NOT ORDER/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_131&products_id=368
However, I was wondering if I couldn't just drill and tap the existing clamp.
Thanks, Clint

 

[Phil Tarman]

You probably could do that, Clint. The MCL clamp has been drilled and tapped for 3 RAM balls and, of course, has the powelet outlet as an option.

 

[daler]

Thanks Phil and Bob. I thought I could but wanted to double check. I already installed a 12 volt outlet.
Clint

 

[charlie b]

I drilled and tapped myself. Worked fine. Just make sure to get the right tap.

 

[DirtFlier]

Most of the Ram balls have either 3/8s or 10mm male thread and I doubt if the standard clamp has adequate thickness in the center for creating threads of that size; especially in aluminum. If I were doing it, I drill the hole but fasten a body washer and nut underneath. That way you'll have strength of the entire top and not just the minimal threads in the center.

 

[charlie b]

The center clamp has plenty of meat there. I used the 10mm ball and there was maybe a couple of threads sticking through the other side.

 

[kenstone]

RAM MOTORCYCLE BASE W HOLE M8 SCREW
I know the NT bar clamp is not counterbored for cap screws, but believe this will work with the correct length screw.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAM-MOTORCYCLE-BASE-W-HOLE-M8-SCREW-/291151485810?pt=Motors_ATV_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43c9fb1b72&vxp=mtr
:smile:

 

[Chucksklrst]

You mean like this

 

[daler]

Drilled and tapped.

 

[kenstone]

You mean like this

Yes, that would be the 2 ball/duel setup :wink:
was thinking more of a uni-ball configuration
Some long screws right there, to reach thru those risers too
And done without molesting/modifying the bar clamp

 

[daler]

That looks great, Clint.

Thanks, Bob