Camera for insurance?

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The OP mentions an on-bike camera anyway?

Several people on here have been reversed into by vehicles while they were stationary and no real way to avoid it.

In one case at least, the van driver claimed they ran into the back of them - with no other witnesses, they did have a helmet camera and could prove it. Otherwise they'd be significantly worse off.

[Riejufixing]

[NakedBiker]

So does anybody use/recommend any particular on-bike camera?
I've been thinking about getting one of those bullet-style ones.
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[Teflon-Mike]

[ThatDippyTwat]

[AdamEf]

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[ThatDippyTwat]

[M.C]

Something like that? https://youtu.be/5AROvBw6VyY?t=61 That's an interesting solution although it looks like you'd have to have it mounted in the middle of your windshield. I'm probably the only person who has their dashcam actually mounted to their dash as I don't like anything obscuring my view.

I've thought a dual helmet camera would be cool (front and back views).

[evilzed]

Camera is well worth getting if you don't ride crazy otherwise it might backfire on you. It'll help sort out insurance cases quicker.

If you're paranoid about a helmet cam damaging you in a crash you can get bike dash cams I've used one called a DV688, runs off the bike battery on a switched source so turns on when the bike's on front and rear.

BTW it's helped me out on 2 cases already rear end etc

[NakedBiker]

[ThatDippyTwat]

[Grubscrew]

[Edinho]

I have hardwired a sjcam4000 (a cheap gopro) and its been on the handlebars for 2 years now. The footage isn't movie quality but its enough to capture evidence. It just took a bit of fiddling with wiring and cutting some holes with a dremel. And used a RAM mount to fix it.

If you are capable of wiring in your own satnav or lights then you should be able to do it.

[Sister Sledge]

Avoided commenting here but can't resist..

Remember too that it's not just the camera which needs to be decent - make sure to use a Class 10 memory card or better. If you don't then it'll struggle to absorb the data being thrown at it by the camera. That's why you often see footage which jumps or pauses.
Memory cards should be up to the capacity listed in the instructions. If they say 32 gig maximum, don't throw a 64 gig in - it could clash with the device.
When you first install a memory card you must make sure to follow instructions. Often you'll be told to format the card - do it. If you do format the card make sure to do it when inside the camera and not if reading the card on a pc.

Lastly, check where the camera is looking. You'll be wasting time and money if your camera looks at the sky or your front wheel. You'd be surprised how many people do that.
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