My $35 camera handlebar mount (Updated)

128auto · #1 05-28-2008, 10:29 AM

I was looking for a camera/camcorder mount for a while, they are really expensive to buy. I found $5 camera mount mod online but it looks kind of cheap, click here for the link. I decide to make my own, order a 1" chrome handlebar clamp from Kuryakyn part number 1420, bought a optex car window 2-way panhead camera mount from a local store, I bolted the camera mount right onto the clamp, it costs me $35 in total. If you have a light weight camcorder, it may also work. I will go capture some videos with my digital camera this weekend, stay tuned.
WARNING: Although the camera stays tight, I highly recommend using safety tie down.

ickmak · #2 05-28-2008, 10:34 AM

thats pretty cool! hell you could sell those things for 65-100

ZX2BY2U · #3 05-28-2008, 10:34 AM

Cool! Now post some footage of you riding through some twisties!

Binny · #4 05-28-2008, 10:36 AM

....F-in'Sick......and I only use the 'f' word for emphasis.....
something that is f-in sick is sicker than sick......[it's like who's dumber, a dummy or a F-in dummy?]...
I think ya get my drift......cool......Binny

coastrider · #5 05-28-2008, 10:51 AM

To paraphrase Binny, what F...n great idea. Gonna save that in my good idea folder.

Ride Safe.

AK47 · #6 05-28-2008, 10:52 AM

What a sweet idea, i too have been looking for a cheeper alternative to a camera mount for my bike and you my friend have came to the rescue. Thanks.

cgauss · #7 05-28-2008, 10:57 AM

That is sweet.

kk6pg · #8 05-28-2008, 10:59 AM

Thats a brilliant idea!!!!!
My only concern would be the excess vibration using a video camera.
Screw it, I wanna see footage.

bdejong11129 · #9 05-28-2008, 11:03 AM

I like it as well. For those that do not want to make it you should look at a company called Ram-Mount. they make mounts for all kinds of things like cameras and GPS units. I have their motorcycle mount for my Garmin Colorado GPS and it works great, and they are in-expensive (36.00 for the GPS mount). Although, I like the Kuryakyn mount looks, and the camera mount paning handle better.

I am going to get into trouble again for ordering more parts......

bdejong11129 · #10 05-28-2008, 11:05 AM

Oh, forgot.

This would be a cool way to get some low shots if you mount it to your engine guard.(if you have one) I saw an atricle about a guy who bolted a camera mount on a board to his tie down in the front on his car and then used the self time and a lead foot to get up to speed before it took the shot(a remote trigger would be better). The shots were really cool.