Dashcam on a softail?

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Oct 28, 2020 | 07:19 PM

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Padre

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I have the Blueskysea B1M front and rear and love it. Easy install, has GPS with it as well. I got it at New Egg.

Oct 28, 2020 | 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Padre

I have the Blueskysea B1M front and rear and love it. Easy install, has GPS with it as well. I got it at New Egg.

Any pics of your install?

Nov 6, 2020 | 02:48 PM

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The shop has been really busy but the rear camera is installed, just need a little black paint on the bolt.
The receiver and GPS module are in a waterproof bag in my swingarm bag.
There just was not enough room under the seat.

Nov 13, 2020 | 03:26 PM

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Bolt is painted to blend in the back.
There just is not enough room under the seat to keep everything stored so the GPS & Recorder are now in the swingarm bag. I've ordered a Pelican case to keep things dry and safe.
Now its stored for the winter so no video until Spring.

Nov 13, 2020 | 03:37 PM

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Looks Good ThunderTruck!

Nov 15, 2020 | 08:21 AM

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I wonder if you hit a pothole, is the front camera going to be able to take a hit? does the headlight/tail light wash out the night time video? what about vibration? just a thought.....

Nov 15, 2020 | 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by a99miata

I wonder if you hit a pothole, is the front camera going to be able to take a hit? does the headlight/tail light wash out the night time video? what about vibration? just a thought.....

The camera's are plenty stout, mine have over 70,000 miles on them. Night time washout may depend somewhat on where they are mounted and on what type of bike but I've had minimal issue with it.

Nov 15, 2020 | 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by a99miata

I wonder if you hit a pothole, is the front camera going to be able to take a hit? does the headlight/tail light wash out the night time video? what about vibration? just a thought.....

Good questions but I won't be able to provide a review until spring.
I'll provide a day & night video clip to provide an honest appraisal of the mounting locations.