Camera mount ideas?
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From: Aussie lost in Switzerland
Camera mount ideas?
I want to start using my goPro on longer rides and tours, but having a hard time finding a mount point that doesn't vibrate so much that the video becomes unwatchable.
Seems the best spot I've found is the fork tube between the triple trees, but I haven't been able to find a vendor that sells a camera mount with a 49 mm mount point. Currently I use zip ties and pagan prayers to mount the camera there
I'm thinking about getting a kury 49 mm fork mount for aux lights and modding it to mount the go pro but before I go there has anyone else mounted a cam to the fork tubes and if so, how did you do it?
Seems the best spot I've found is the fork tube between the triple trees, but I haven't been able to find a vendor that sells a camera mount with a 49 mm mount point. Currently I use zip ties and pagan prayers to mount the camera there
I'm thinking about getting a kury 49 mm fork mount for aux lights and modding it to mount the go pro but before I go there has anyone else mounted a cam to the fork tubes and if so, how did you do it?
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www.replayxd.com they have up to 2 ' billet mounts as well with the gopro I hade mounted to the front fender using the suction cup mount on the side of the front fender
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First tried mine on the fairing, shock like crazy. Relocated to the Engine Guard and it worked much better and no vibrations.
The Best spot I think would be a Helmet.
If you didn't, you may want to get the automobile kit. It comes with all the extra clamps and suction cup to put it any where.
Good Luck,
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First time I used mine I attached it with the suctioncup mount to windshield, vibrated real bad. Then tried to mount it to handle bars, same result. The only real stable platform is the top of my helmet.
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I made this myself from spare bicycle parts. The bolt is the same thread that'd fits into the bottom of the camera with washers and wing nuts to tighten it down without tools. The strap is the plastic ring that once held the reflectors on the bicycle.
It's mounted to the handlebars, and they are rubber mounted. I found I could use the bracket I made on other parts of the bike too. I just need a better camera.
IMO though, the videos I enjoy the most are helmet mounted, and in the future, that is how I will film.
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It's mounted to the handlebars, and they are rubber mounted. I found I could use the bracket I made on other parts of the bike too. I just need a better camera.
IMO though, the videos I enjoy the most are helmet mounted, and in the future, that is how I will film.
Youtube/ripbiker13
Krazy8s...I run my own motorcycle website to help Maryland riders find good local rides (http://www.maryland-motorcycling.com). I shoot GoPro videos of the roads and towns on each route so they get a feel for them before taking the ride. Have tried a ton of different mounting positions.
First, Ram Mounts (or similar quality mounts) are what I would recommend to help reduce vibration. The GoPro mounts are too flimsy for me (although they do work).
Secondly, I used to mount my camera on my light bar above my front tire because I didn't want it to be too visible (dumb reason, I know). I have recently switched to a handlebar mount so I quit missing good video when going over bridges, etc. It is also easier to turn on/off (I use a Hero2).
Good luck with the GoPro on your trips. I think you will like it.
First, Ram Mounts (or similar quality mounts) are what I would recommend to help reduce vibration. The GoPro mounts are too flimsy for me (although they do work).
Secondly, I used to mount my camera on my light bar above my front tire because I didn't want it to be too visible (dumb reason, I know). I have recently switched to a handlebar mount so I quit missing good video when going over bridges, etc. It is also easier to turn on/off (I use a Hero2).
Good luck with the GoPro on your trips. I think you will like it.
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