Where and how to mount a phone R1250RT 2021

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RupertB

Discussion Starter · Sep 22, 2021

With the frustrations over the TFT and the mapping, I have been trying unsuccessfully to mount my phone so I can follow the Tourstart navigation on it.

with the SOS button there does not seem enough room on the bars, and the wonderful Quadlock system, which fits in the fork stem does not fit the new 1250RT (I bought one, and it doesn't. )

There is a prefect bit of real estate right above the screen, but no easy way to fix it in place. (Gaffa tape would look obscene on this beauty)

Can anyone point me to a solution I can get in the UK that works please?

Looking at RAM mounts, but I have no experience of what works.

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Craigarmags

· #41 · 12 mo ago

Hey Dave,

I know your post below is from some time ago, but this is definitely the cleanest mount that I've seen for the BMW. I recently purchased a 2022 BMW R1250RT and want to install a ram ball, but not having any luck finding the clutch perch bracket in your photo below. Would you have a link or the vendor you used to purchase? I'm in Canada and have the same driving lights switch as yourself.

Thanks in advance!

Craig

eplerd said:
I ordered the clutch perch clamp off a GSA to replace the RT one ...then I screwed a 10x1.5 thread RAM Ball into the mirror mount on it - VERY CLEAN INSTALL.
Can do the same on the right side...

Be aware that the clutch side has two versions - one has the screw hole to hold on the switch for the driving lights (in USA anyway - unsure in other markets)
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dpickens

· #42 · 12 mo ago

BMW p/n 32728534366

Craigarmags

· #43 · 12 mo ago

dpickens said:
BMW p/n 32728534366

Thanks for the input! Searching availability now.

mikeinsa

· #44 · 12 mo ago

If anyone's looking for the right side also (good place for radar detector), P/N is 32728532971, at least for the '22 RT.

Bob's BMW had both in stock when I ordered a few months ago.

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Craigarmags

· #45 · 12 mo ago

On the BMW website, I've found P/N 3272542295 which has the threaded hole on top to allow for the ram ball, but this part does not have the extra screw for the driving lights switch to be attached. Also found P/N 32728534367 which has the extra screw for the driving lights switch but does not have the threaded hole on top to mount the ram ball? The number that dpickens provided above came back that it wouldn't fit my bike according to BWM Motorrad nor does it seem to have the extra screw hole to mount the driving lights. Part must be available as eplerd shows it in his original post.

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darrell

· #46 · 12 mo ago

BMW part # 32728534366 pipe clamp left
BMW part # 32728532971 pipe clamp right

I mounted mirrors using these parts and have the OEM driving lights

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dpickens

· #47 · 12 mo ago

Craigarmags said:
On the BMW website, I've found P/N 3272542295 which has the threaded hole on top to allow for the ram ball, but this part does not have the extra screw for the driving lights switch to be attached. Also found P/N 32728534367 which has the extra screw for the driving lights switch but does not have the threaded hole on top to mount the ram ball? The number that dpickens provided above came back that it wouldn't fit my bike according to BWM Motorrad nor does it seem to have the extra screw hole to mount the driving lights. Part must be available as eplerd shows it in his original post.

Don't think that there were any significant changes to the 2022 RT switch gear such that it wouldn't fit. Most likely it's that Motorrad hasn't updated their website to show that it will actually fit. Some of these smaller parts take as long as a year (and few months beyond that even) to get updated as to fitment. This is exactly what happened with my 2021 RT... BMW Website... "Won't fit."... BMW Dealer... "{sigh} yes it does..."

Recommend calling Bob's BMW (301) 497-8949 and getting the real scoop -

mikeinsa

· #48 · 12 mo ago

darrell said:
BMW part # 32728534366 pipe clamp left
BMW part # 32728532971 pipe clamp right

I mounted mirrors using these parts and have the OEM driving lights

Both of these are the part No's I ordered for my '22. They worked great and yes, had the screw for the aux lights. Remember these are part numbers for a GS not an RT, so maybe that's why they're saying they don't fit the RT.

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dpickens

· #49 · 12 mo ago

mikeinsa said:
Remember these are part numbers for a GS not an RT, so maybe that's why they're saying they don't fit the RT.

Good point!

Craigarmags

· #50 · 12 mo ago

Thanks for the input guys, very helpful!!

I'll reach out to my dealer today to order them.

carda21

· #51 · 12 mo ago

Here is my setup now.......

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The_real_hati

· #52 · 12 mo ago

carda21 said:
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Mishap with the screen protector?

carda21

· #53 · 12 mo ago

The_real_hati said:
Mishap with the screen protector?

It's the original one that came on it from the factory

I will get around to peeling it off soon

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Huntduc2

· #54 · 3 mo ago

2023 R1250RT and found a simple mount to use with my RAM. Came with the correct bolts and spacers for under $15

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speedtoys.racing

· #55 · 3 mo ago

Huntduc2 said:
2023 R1250RT and found a simple mount to use with my RAM. Came with the correct bolts and spacers for under $15

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What USB plug is that, a Hella plug to USB output?

Huntduc2

· #56 · 3 mo ago

speedtoys.racing said:
What USB plug is that, a Hella plug to USB output?

Yes — got it on Amazon several years back. Used it on my Ducati Multi too

Johnstoneturbo

· #57 · 3 mo ago

RupertB said:
With the frustrations over the TFT and the mapping, I have been trying unsuccessfully to mount my phone so I can follow the Tourstart navigation on it.

with the SOS button there does not seem enough room on the bars, and the wonderful Quadlock system, which fits in the fork stem does not fit the new 1250RT (I bought one, and it doesn't. )

There is a prefect bit of real estate right above the screen, but no easy way to fix it in place. (Gaffa tape would look obscene on this beauty)

Can anyone point me to a solution I can get in the UK that works please?

Looking at RAM mounts, but I have no experience of what works.

I have a 2021 R1250RT and have RAM ball mount on the center fork slot. Just pop off the BMW logo to expose.

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navarreman1

· #58 · 26 d ago

eplerd said:
I ordered the clutch perch clamp off a GSA to replace the RT one ...then I screwed a 10x1.5 thread RAM Ball into the mirror mount on it - VERY CLEAN INSTALL. Can do the same on the right side... Be aware that the clutch side has two versions - one has the screw hole to hold on the switch for the driving lights (in USA anyway - unsure in other markets) View attachment 175343 View attachment 175344 EDITED TO ADD PICS

Was that the 32728534366 (Clutch) & 32728358420 (Brake)? I have a 2022 R1250RT but these numbers are for a 2020 GSA but look like they are the same and I have AUX lights & SOS. I have not found a part number for these on the 2022 RT yet to verify. Pipe clamp left 32 72 8 534 366 Search by part number # BMW Motorcycles - Genuine Spare Parts Catalogue Pipe clamp right 32 72 8 358 420 Search by part number # BMW Motorcycles - Genuine Spare Parts Catalogue

dpickens

· #59 · 26 d ago

navarreman1 said:
Was that the 32728534366 (Clutch) & 32728358420 (Brake)? I have a 2022 R1250RT but these numbers are for a 2020 GSA but look like they are the same and I have AUX lights & SOS. I have not found a part number for these on the 2022 RT yet to verify. Pipe clamp left 32 72 8 534 366 Search by part number # BMW Motorcycles - Genuine Spare Parts Catalogue Pipe clamp right 32 72 8 358 420 Search by part number # BMW Motorcycles - Genuine Spare Parts Catalogue

They don't show up for the RT but are indeed compatible.

navarreman1

· #60 · 26 d ago

dpickens said:
They don't show up for the RT but are indeed compatible.

Thanks for the info.

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