If you’ve tried to find a phone mount for your Can-Am Spyder and ended up empty-handed, you’re not alone. Most motorcycle mounts are built for round handlebars up to 1.25 inches in diameter. The Spyder doesn’t have traditional handlebars — which rules out the majority of popular options right out of the gate.
The good news is that a few manufacturers have figured out the Spyder’s unique stem and clamp setup, and the RAM Mounts ecosystem gives you real flexibility once you have the right base. This guide covers the mounting options that actually work, by model year.
Why Most Motorcycle Mounts Won’t Work on a Can-Am Spyder
Standard handlebar mounts — the kind you find from RAM, Quad Lock, and nearly every other brand — are designed to clamp onto a round tube between 0.5 and 1.25 inches in diameter. That covers virtually every traditional motorcycle handlebar. The Can-Am Spyder uses a different steering system with a wider, non-tubular handlebar and a center clamp assembly. There’s nothing round to wrap a U-bolt around in the traditional sense.
The solution is to work with the existing clamp hardware on the Spyder’s handlebar stem — either by replacing one of the factory bolts with a RAM ball bolt, or by using a top cuff replacement that adds RAM ball attachment points directly to the handlebar clamp. Both approaches give you a secure, vibration-resistant foundation that the RAM Mounts arm-and-cradle system can attach to.
The Best Phone Mounts for the Can-Am Spyder
1. Spyder TV Stainless Steel Bolt with 1″ RAM Ball — Best for Most Models
Best for: Spyder RT and F3 owners who want a clean, bolt-in RAM ball base with no external clamps
Fits: Most Can-Am Spyder models — excludes Tri-Axis handlebar configurations (confirm your model before ordering)
This is the cleanest solution available for the Spyder. The Spyder TV bolt is a stainless steel replacement for one of the existing bolts on your handlebar clamp. It’s machined to the correct length and thread pitch for the Spyder’s stem hardware, with a 1-inch RAM ball on the end. When installed, it looks factory — no external clamps, no U-bolts, nothing bolted to the outside of the bars.
Installation is straightforward: remove one of the four handlebar clamp bolts, apply a small amount of removable thread locker, and install the RAM ball bolt in its place using a metric Allen wrench. Once the 1-inch ball is in place, any standard RAM B-size arm and cradle attaches directly to it. This is the base that most experienced Spyder owners on SpyderLovers and similar forums end up recommending.
2. Tackform Enduro Series Can-Am Spyder Mount — Best All-in-One Option
Best for: Spyder owners who want a complete phone mount solution without sourcing a base and arm separately
Fits: Most Can-Am Spyder models including 2013+ RT and F3 — confirm your year at checkout
Tackform builds their Enduro Series specifically for the Can-Am Spyder — it’s not a generic motorcycle mount adapted to fit. The base uses the same replacement bolt approach as the Spyder TV bolt, threading into an existing handlebar clamp hole, but Tackform ships the whole system together: base, vibration-dampening arm, and phone cradle in one package. Real-world feedback from Spyder owners on forums and YouTube confirms it holds well at highway speeds and handles the Spyder’s typical vibration without loosening.
The cradle accommodates most modern smartphones with a case. Installation takes a few minutes with a metric Allen wrench. For anyone who doesn’t want to mix and match RAM components, this is the most straightforward complete solution available.
3. GoldStrike Aluminum Handlebar Clamp (via Slingmods) — Best for 2024+ F3 and RT
Best for: 2020+ Spyder RT and all-year F3 owners who want a clamp-based RAM ball mount without replacing any factory bolts
Fits: All-year Spyder F3 / F3-L / F3-S / F3-T and 2020+ RT / RT-L
The GoldStrike aluminum handlebar clamp wraps around the Spyder’s bars with stainless steel hardware — no bolt replacement required. It uses a ball mount design with a threaded collar lock so you can dial in your exact viewing angle and then tighten it down. The mount is heat-treated aluminum with a black finish that blends well with the factory bars, and it comes with a 3-year warranty.
Pair it with the RAM X-Grip arm and cradle listed below for a complete setup.
4. RAM Mounts X-Grip Arm and Cradle — Add to Either Base Above
Best for: Pairing with the Spyder TV bolt or GoldStrike cuff to complete your phone mount setup
Fits: Attaches to any 1-inch RAM B-size ball
Once you have a RAM ball base in place — either the Spyder TV bolt or the GoldStrike cuff — you need an arm and a phone holder to complete the setup. The RAM X-Grip with a short 3-inch arm is the most widely used combination on the Spyder. The X-Grip cradle holds any smartphone with a case up to about 3.25 inches wide, and the spring-loaded arms keep the phone locked in through vibration, hard braking, and rough terrain.
RAM Mounts backs everything with a lifetime warranty. The modular system also means you can swap the phone holder for a GoPro adapter, a GPS cradle, or a standard tripod screw mount without changing the base or arm. That flexibility is part of why the RAM ecosystem works so well on a vehicle as unique as the Spyder.
Can-Am Spyder Mount Compatibility at a Glance
| Mount | Fits | Attachment Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spyder TV RAM Ball Bolt | Most RT/F3 models (not Tri-Axis) | Replaces factory handlebar bolt | Cleanest factory-look option |
| GoldStrike Aluminum Top Cuff | 2024+ F3 and RT | Replaces factory handlebar clamp | Up to 3 RAM balls per side |
| Tackform Enduro | Most Can-Am Spyder models | Replaces factory handlebar bolt | Complete solution |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a standard motorcycle handlebar mount on a Can-Am Spyder?
No — not directly. Standard U-bolt handlebar mounts require a round tube between 0.5 and 1.25 inches in diameter. The Spyder’s steering setup doesn’t offer a traditional round handlebar to clamp onto. You need either the Spyder TV replacement bolt or the GoldStrike top cuff to create a proper RAM ball mounting point first.
Will these mounts hold up off-road?
The bolt-in and clamp-based solutions in this guide handle vibration and rough terrain well. Avoid any mount that relies on adhesive pads — vibration will loosen them over time. For extra security off-road, run a small bungee cord or tether from your phone to the handlebar as a backup. Even a secure mount can fail on extreme terrain.
What RAM ball size do I need for the Spyder TV bolt?
The Spyder TV bolt uses a 1-inch B-size RAM ball. When shopping for arms and holders, look for “B size” RAM components. The RAM X-Grip phone cradle paired with a short 3-inch B-size arm is the most common and proven combination among Spyder owners.
Can I mount a GPS unit using the same setup?
Yes. The RAM ball base works with GPS cradles just as easily as phone holders. RAM makes vehicle-specific GPS cradles for Garmin, TomTom, and other brands that attach directly to B-size balls and arms. The same bolt or top cuff that holds your phone can hold a dedicated GPS unit — just swap the holder.
