Quad Lock Vibration Dampener QLA-VDM – Motorcycle Smartphone Camera Protection
The Quad Lock Vibration Dampener QLA-VDM is a compact suspension module designed to reduce the high-frequency vibrations generated by certain motorcycles before they reach a mounted isolating the phone from engine-induced vibration, the unit helps protect modern camera systems with optical image stabilisation when used with Quad Lock motorcycle mounting solutions.
Key Features & Benefits
- High-frequency vibration reduction: Engineered to cut more than 90% of high-frequency motorcycle vibrations transmitted to the smartphone, significantly lowering the load on sensitive camera modules.
- Camera protection for modern smartphones: Developed in response to the increased sensitivity of contemporary optical image stabilisation systems, which can be affected by prolonged exposure to intense vibration on some motorcycles.
- Full integration with Quad Lock motorcycle systems: Compatible with all Quad Lock Motorcycle Mounts, the Weatherproof Wireless Charging Head and the Motorcycle USB Charger, maintaining the familiar twist-lock interface.
- Secure portrait or landscape mounting: Retains the same positive lock and quick-release function in both portrait and landscape orientations as a standard Quad Lock head.
- Clean, low-profile design: The slim module adds minimal height between the mount and phone, preserving a tidy cockpit layout on naked, sport, touring and adventure motorcycles.
Construction & Damping Technology
The Vibration Dampener uses a dual chassis suspension system with precisely tuned silicone grommets positioned between an upper and lower arrangement allows controlled movement that absorbs high-frequency vibration energy in the critical “danger zone” for camera stabilisation hardware, while lower-frequency movements may remain more visible but are much less harmful to the device.
The main body is manufactured from durable glass filled nylon for stiffness and impact resistance, while the silicone dampening grommets are engineered specifically for consistent performance over time.
Technical Specifications
| Product type | Motorcycle smartphone mount vibration dampener |
| Manufacturer | Quad Lock |
| Model / SKU | QLA-VDM |
| Materials | Glass filled nylon upper and lower chassis, precision engineered silicone dampening grommets |
| Dimensions | Height 23 mm, width 60.3 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 22 g |
| Compatibility | All Quad Lock Motorcycle Mounts, Weatherproof Wireless Charging Head, Motorcycle USB Charger |
Included Components
- 1 × Quad Lock Vibration Dampener module
- 1 × Allen (hex) key
- 1 × M5 × 12 mm countersunk screw (pre-installed in the dampener body)
Typical Use Cases
- Mounting a smartphone on motorcycles with single-, twin- or high-revving multi-cylinder engines where handlebar or mirror vibration is noticeable over time.
- Commuting, touring or sport riding where navigation, communication or tracking apps are used regularly on the handlebar-mounted phone.
- Use with Quad Lock handlebar, mirror, fork-stem and other motorcycle-specific mounts where additional isolation for the smartphone camera system is desired.
Installation Overview
- Installs between an existing Quad Lock Motorcycle Mount base and the phone interface (standard head or charging head).
- Uses the supplied M5 countersunk screw and Allen key for straightforward assembly.
- Designed for placement as close as practical to the smartphone to maximise damping performance, while preserving the familiar Quad Lock mounting action.
