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MG#43 |
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MG#43 Nova Slayer
Joined: 03 Mar 2007 Karma :
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Posted: 19:29 - 13 Apr 2016 Post subject: Onboard cameras, mounting etc.... |
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Hi all, I want to get a camera and mount it on the front of my bike, not attach it to the tank or anywhere where it will get in the way on me tucking under the screen on track. Do those sticky pads work well enough to mount the thing on my mudguard. There should be clearance on my bike. Anyone dabbled in this stuff for front mounting options? Thx |
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MCN |
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MCN Super Spammer
Joined: 22 Jul 2015 Karma :
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Posted: 20:36 - 13 Apr 2016 Post subject: |
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I just stuck a GoPro pad on the front of my litre bike. It's stuck like shite to a blanket. No way it's going to 'fall' off.
There are a few issues to contend with:
Aim the feckin thing properly BEFORE you stick it on.
Support the bike vertically (I will use a spirit level when I fix mine).
Leave the foil on the sticky.
Switch the camera on.
Mount the camera and look at the screen whilst viewing a level edge/horizon/spirit level.
Use something to mark the position of the sticky. A white paint pen/correction pen. Mark the sticky at the four corners. Put a corresponding mark on the bike exactly next to the marks on the sticky.
The VHB (Very High Bond) adhesive works much better if it and the surface are warm. Body temp (37.5ºC)
It also has to be very clean. Use some brake cleaner to remove any grease/polish etc.
Using the white marks as a the guides stick the sticky on. It is better if the camera isn't mounted at this stage until the VHB has 'set'.
I found that I get a lot of engine noise through the mount. This is a problem for anything mounted to an engine.
Road bumps etc. cause shake too.
I found a resilient mount on amazon for drones. I can modificate another VHB mount to use one of these to help isolate the camera.
On the mudguard you will probably get too much shake due to wind causing flapping. It is a very low perspective too. ____________________ Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN. |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Snowdonia Rider |
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Matt B World Chat Champion
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