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lee8040
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PostPosted: 07:03 - 03 Apr 2016    Post subject: Where have you mounted your cams Reply with quote

Got a cam one designed like a go pro, I'd rather it not be on the side of my crash helmet. Has anyone fitted there's in other places, espically with cams like the go pro.
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PostPosted: 08:44 - 03 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tried on the front fairing near the headlight but the footage was quite shakey, not had a chance to try elsewhere.
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PostPosted: 09:14 - 03 Apr 2016    Post subject: Re: Where have you mounted your cams Reply with quote

In the head... connected to the Cam chain?... was my immediate thought.

Only times I've used one recently has been on the rear fairing pointing forwards I think.
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PostPosted: 09:28 - 03 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have two of them mounted permanently as kind of a black box. Front one is mounted on the mirror. Rear one is mounted on the rack. You may try handlebars for front one. For me was no good because of my fairing standing in a way.

I have done nice holes in the water proof cases with soldering iron and stuck usb leads connected to PDM60 power supply. Some kitchen silicone sealant to seal the usb leads to the case gives me back water proofing.

The set up is in car mode and auto power on/off for the cameras.

Means when I turn the ignition the cameras are on and when I turn it off the cameras are off.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1717/25296200894_4349bb8cb7_c.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1719/25910858120_d081b9ea41_c.jpg
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PostPosted: 10:09 - 03 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Use a top-mounted Drift on helmets sometimes which doesn't really cause any problems. Not sure if i'd fancy a chunkier Gopro-shaped camera on the helmet though.

My Sj4000 is mounted on the bottom of the screen which gives a good unobstructed viewpoint.
https://i66.tinypic.com/2lnu0lv.jpg
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PostPosted: 10:11 - 03 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

-Matt- wrote:
Use a top-mounted Drift on helmets sometimes which doesn't really cause any problems. Not sure if i'd fancy a chunkier Gopro-shaped camera on the helmet though.

My Sj4000 is mounted on the bottom of the screen which gives a good unobstructed viewpoint.
https://i66.tinypic.com/2lnu0lv.jpg


that's the one I have. Did you use the stick pad to attach there or another mount?
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PostPosted: 10:15 - 03 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have one on the tail pointing backwards. Other one is helmet mounted, there really is no better place since it's always pointing where you're looking.
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PostPosted: 10:22 - 03 Apr 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah thats just clipped in to one of the curved 3M adhesive mounts. I'd check the angle of the screen before sticking it down though, mine has to be tilted right back on the clip as far as it will go to get a clear view.
https://i66.tinypic.com/2salbuu.jpg
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PostPosted: 15:11 - 21 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stuck mine to the fIring and it came unstuck a week later
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PostPosted: 15:16 - 21 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mount mine on the mirror stem
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PostPosted: 15:32 - 21 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mount it front of helmet if you don't like side.
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PostPosted: 15:58 - 21 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I mount mine on the yoke. Unfortunately, you can see your speed which yould either need to blur out, or just leave it for show if it's on the track. It's on a RAM mount!
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PostPosted: 16:39 - 21 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is the footage not shakey when mounted to the bike?
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PostPosted: 17:59 - 21 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

t121anf wrote:
Is the footage not shakey when mounted to the bike?


This was on my lower cowling, it's not too bad... No image stabilisation from camera or post processing.

https://youtu.be/WATXBOJKUJ8
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PostPosted: 20:24 - 21 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cylinder head usually.

Helmet offset to one side, clamped to bars?
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PostPosted: 20:25 - 21 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cylinder head usually.

Helmet offset to one side, clamped to bars?
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PostPosted: 07:44 - 22 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a gopro 3+ mounted on top of my helmet, it see's what i look at! I have caught all sorts of complete tits & their bad driving, as well as some tart that reversed into me last week!
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PostPosted: 07:54 - 22 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mines mounted through the stem bolt.
Fairly decent positioning.


This was my first attempt, have since moved the view to cut out the speedo, which obviously reads in KM

https://youtu.be/hiMprP1hrKA
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PostPosted: 07:58 - 22 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

What type of bracket fits onto that? Thing I like is people see it on the front and you notice they look at it and wait instead of trying to force you over
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PostPosted: 08:11 - 22 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

On that flat plate is a mounting clip that's supplied with the camera just stuck on with that 3M adhesive foam. Had no issues. Good quality footage and since its on the front suspension pretty much it doesn't shake at all unless the wheel is in the air
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PostPosted: 08:38 - 22 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

MarkF666 wrote:
some tart that reversed into me last week!

This happened to me in the New Year only by a bloke, and guess what? It was the one time I didn't have my camera with me Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 08:50 - 22 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

under_rated wrote:

This happened to me in the New Year only by a bloke, and guess what? It was the one time I didn't have my camera with me Rolling Eyes


Typical that!
I try to make it a rule that i never get on the bike without my camera! Too many bloody idiots on the roads near me!
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PostPosted: 12:47 - 22 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't forget you can also get body mounts, I've used a chest harness pulled high up under my chin as I don't want it on my helmet. Also you can get wrist mounts to carry it like a watch but I've never tried mine
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PostPosted: 15:29 - 22 May 2016    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just don't try on the front fairing with a suction mount. Just above the headlight. I nearly took Carvel out with mine 😳
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