Advice on a fixed dashcam?

[Londoner2015]

HI all,
I'd like to install a fixed dashcam on a 2013 BMW F800R. By fixed I mean something installed on the bike, ideally that I don't have to remove every time, powered by the bike's battery, and that starts recording as soon as I turn on the engine. Something I can forget about.

The only such dashcam I know of is the Innov C3: https://www.innovv.com/#!the-c3/c18kr

This guy installed it on a F800GS: https://advrider.com/index.php?threads/innovv-c3-motorcycle-dashcam-installation-on-an-f800gs.1056599/

Have you sued it? Do you know of any alternatives? Thanks

[WimbleHJR]

Hi,

I have a Roadhawk Ride which is wired into battery via the horn. It's a fit and forget job as it records on a loop and starts when power goes to it and turns off when you stop the bike.

I have mine fitted under the front of the fairing of my Fazer which means it's out of the way of any scrotes and captures everything in front of me. I didn't want the hassle of a helmet cam, though I have used it there occasionally. Footage is good enough during the day, night isn't brilliant but would be good enough for most situations.

They have a roadhawk ride + out now which is apparently quite a bit better - think someone on here has one so hopefully they'll be able to tell you more.

Cheers

HJR
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[Londoner2015]

[weasley]

I like the look of the Innovv K1 - it's not cheap but it is an apparently well thought-out system with all the features you'd want from an incident camera. It may require some ingenuity to locate the cameras and recording unit discreetly and securely but once fitted it would seem to be fit and forget.
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[waffles]

I have the Roadhawk car version fitted in my car and have nothing but good things to say so far. The only slight annoyance is it beeps when it thinks you have had an accident. But it is fit and forget, to view the footage you just take out the SD card and shove it in your computer. Mine has GPS so it also gives me my location, speed and some other data should it be needed for insurance purposes. Every so often I need to clear out the "accident" video off it (potholes etc) as it stores that but loops over the rest.
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Past rides Yamaha XT125X, Triumph TT600, Honda XR250
Current rides Suzuki GSXR 600, Honda MSX125

[WimbleHJR]

[noobRider]

I have the Innovv C3. Installed the lens under my right mirror with the recorder under the seat. It's pretty good but not fantastic after dark. Some bike vids with it are here: https://www.youtube.com/user/pbmuk/videos. The red splodge in one corner is the fairing.

Edit: If you buy it get the option with a capacitor instead of a battery as that's better when you're powering it continuously.
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AnPhonEh: I need plans, I need contingency plans also, I need back up contingency plans

[Beehive Bedlam]

I like the look of the innovv C3. I am thinking of getting one and affixing it under the front fairing on my FZS 600 with one of the supplied mounts and fastening two cable ties around it as a secondary measure should the clamp fail.

My only concern is the camera its self is water resistant not waterproof.

[Val]

You are asking for this:

https://www.4kam.com/bike_camera_motorcycle_cam_packages.htm

I am pretty sure you can assemble such system much cheaper.

CCD cameras cost about tenner nowadays £10. You just need to get suitable 2ch two channel dvr recorder.

Edit: can't find cheap 2ch dvrs. The cheapest one is £64:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2Ch-MPEG4-Compression-Realtime-SD-Card-Mobile-DVR-Car-Security-DVR-IR-Remote-/321723785446?hash=item4ae83b60e6:g:KioAAOSwBLlVK1Pr

this one £145

https://www.flyonthewall.uk.com/cctv-cameras-and-systems/in-car-security/anti-vandal-car-dvrs/hd-mobile-car-dvr-with-motion-detection-2-channel-12v-vga.html

Found complete system for £174:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ambarella-A7LA70-K1S-Mini-2CH-Dual-Car-Camera-Dash-Cam-DVR-GPS-HD-1080p-Lesns-/252119877324?hash=item3ab38406cc:g:m-QAAOSwLVZV5p2X

If you want good low light CCD cameras with Sony CCD sensor you need to pay some money:

https://www.flyonthewall.uk.com/2-channel-hd-car-dvr-with-low-light-ccd-cameras-motion-sens-32gb.html
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[Val]

[noobRider]

Innov C3 is full 1080p recording. It's very good in daylight, not so good in the dark, but not awful. 120 degrees viewing angle option. I think it's pretty good for £100. I'm happy with mine.

They also do the K1 for a two camera set up that looks really good for £170.

I didn't want to spend a fortune and build my own.
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Been looking for a small enough camera for 4-18 wheeler roadkill's sake' i use a genuine £58 SJCAM SJ4000 mounted on chest harness for recording ride clips every so often, but tbh the SJ4000 isn't all that great in terms of video quality/battery life & i believe those handlebar mounts i were hoping to buy just snap clean off in the end & camera's just too big/non- inconspicuous for keeping mounted on the bike all the time.

The thought of the Innovv C3 working off the bike's battery (no need to keep changing battery's) & small/inconspicuous enough to leave mounted in a hidden place sounds like a winner probs take a few months being forever skint' but i'll save up some dosh & give it a try

[Val]

[noobRider]

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[Val]

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[weasley]

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[Val]

[Beehive Bedlam]

So exactly how much have you spent on this DIY dash cam?

[Val]