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Old May 27, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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I picked up a Silver GoPro Hero3 this morning. Along with a couple different mounts. Just tried the handlebar mount, a little wobbly/shaky which is what i expected. Next to try the helmet mount.

Does anyone here use a GoPro when riding, and what is your preferred mount setup?
 
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Old May 27, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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My favorite mounts are helmet..


And engine guard..


Another decent angle is mounted to your leg..


I plan to begin putting together a Rammount setup and trying mounted to my luggage rack and handlebars.

Here is a short video clip from engine guard, appropriate considering what today is.
 
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Old May 27, 2013 | 02:58 PM
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Chest harness is a good option too for riding
 
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Old May 27, 2013 | 03:17 PM
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On my dirt bike helmet I use the helmet mount. On street I put the flat mount on my handlebars. Up by the front brake. It seems to work pretty good. I just ordered the chest strap so might try that next ride just to see
 
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Old May 27, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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On my dirt bike helmet I use the helmet mount. On street I put the flat mount on my handlebars. Up by the front brake. It seems to work pretty good. I just ordered the chest strap so might try that next ride just to see
 
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There is a mount sold on ebay called a Hog mount. It is for go pros and they have one for contour cameras. It mounts on the cowbell to give a good point of view
 
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Suction mount. Fits perfect on the speedo.
As well as other painted surfaces. It holds pretty good to my denim black, but it loosens after a bit, so I don't recommend it unless you strap the mount to one of your buckles or the bike itself.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=3&theater


This seems like another good mount too. I am sure this is long enough to wrap around the frame.
Amazon.com: ARKON GP134 Zip-Tie Style Strap GoPro Mount for Bicycle or Roll Bar (Black): Camera & Photo Amazon.com: ARKON GP134 Zip-Tie Style Strap GoPro Mount for Bicycle or Roll Bar (Black): Camera & Photo
 
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When I tested the handlebar mount (very limited mounting location if you have drag bars), I had the lens setting on "wide". Not sure if that made a difference. But it had a wobbly effect. I have a helmet mount, so I will be trying that next since that should be a good perspective.

The pics here look pretty damn cool

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This is my first test run with the handlebar mount....

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=2&theater
 
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You can also get some really good shots mounting it to the headboard. They even named the GoPro after me!
 
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