Well it's been a slow process, and for some reason I've bought two additional radios before getting the first one running........go figure.......
I scored a 980ssb nib for $70 a couple of weeks ago, decided to mount up today. I am a fan of Ram phone mount stuff, ran them on handlebars of several HD's over the years, many miles at very excessive speeds and even a couple crashes, phone was always intact, so I figured I'd try the Ram stuff for this install.
I was able to access a seat bolt, replaced it with a stud and then locked down the seat with a nut/washer. Cut some spacers to the correct height and put the Ram ball on the stud.
6" single section aluminum arm, and then another Ram ball on the radio bracket. I will install a Ram ball on the other radio (Connex) bracket making it easy to swap radios in/out.
Hoping to get the antenna mount installed tomorrow..........
On a separate note, I also completed the install of a Viair compressor/tank/regulator setup today, including relay switch for 110 psi on/145 psi off. Rear manifold for air supply and air bag Schraeder valves also installed, just need to run the supply tubing.
Peace !
