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Helmet cam mounting
« on: 12 May 2017, 11:02:44 am »
I've seen the thread from last year where it got a bit heated with salad eating etc so thought it best I start a new topic. If there is another topic just like this then I do apologize and would welcome me being linked to it.


I use my bike every day whatever the weather to commute 7 miles each way between Morecambe (live) to Lancaster (work)
So after speaking with the wife we agreed it would be a good idea to get myself a helmet camera. Now I know I am not perfect and I do make mistakes but generally speaking I think I ride safely however if I was in an accident and it wasn't my fault then video footage would hopefully help my case. The camera is nothing special, cost me £20 off ebay and I have a 16gb micro SD card which lasts an hour or so of recording. every couple of days I take the camera off the helmet to recharge and wipe the SD card clean, very simple no inconvenience at all. I do upload to Youtube but it is not to point the finger at crap drivers or to name and shame, I use my ride out footage to accompany my music I create (other hobby) rather than just focusing on me playing my Synths and drum machine, I think it makes more a more pleasant video for the viewer.


Anyway the reason I started this is to ask if any of you have managed to successfully mount a camera onto your helmet without any issues? Is there any mounting kits out there you know of? I have mine attached with gaffer tape and velcro straps, sure it looks a mess but as it's my old lid from when I first started riding a couple of years ago I am not too bothered but I am currently looking into buying a better helmet and wouldn't want it to look like this. To be honest other than the way it look it works an absolute treat :D

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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #1 on: 12 May 2017, 11:08:47 am »
I have a Drift Stealth 2 and the free helmet mount out of the box is superb, rock solid.


I ride through all weathers and temperatures so it gets a beating.


https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/183438?r=GS&gclid=CKK9p5GO6tMCFYSd7QodZTgFNw

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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #2 on: 12 May 2017, 03:46:06 pm »
I have an SJ4000 and it comes with a load of different mounting equiptment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161892490692?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I have it mounted on the chin area of my lid using the adhesive pads that came with it and a couple of the brackets. However, I did re-enforce the stickiness with hot glue just to play it safe.
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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #3 on: 12 May 2017, 07:13:06 pm »
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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #4 on: 12 May 2017, 10:09:58 pm »
I have an SJ4000 and it comes with a load of different mounting equiptment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161892490692?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I have it mounted on the chin area of my lid using the adhesive pads that came with it and a couple of the brackets. However, I did re-enforce the stickiness with hot glue just to play it safe.




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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #5 on: 12 May 2017, 10:12:53 pm »
Don't know why the pics have gon upside down, if anyone can fix them then please do.
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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #6 on: 14 May 2017, 11:56:17 am »
Thanks for the responses, I just turned my laptop upside down to get a good idea of the mounting ha. The camera I have is what I will be keeping but from the responses it looks like sticky pads and a bit of glue is the way forward for me, I was just concerned the pads wouldn't be enough but it seems they are. Might use my hot glue gun too just to be sure.
When I have a new lid and the camera is mounted I shall upload here.

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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #7 on: 06 June 2017, 08:08:14 pm »
Hiya Moog,


Seen as my camera has just died and I'm looking at the same as yours to replace it - was just wondering if you have any video clips you can post up  :thumbup
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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #8 on: 07 June 2017, 07:07:40 am »
I have mine mounted on the back/top looking over the helmet using a 3m adhesive pad. I purchased about 20 pads and mounts for about 2.50 gbp on eBay.
Picture and video from the camera.




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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #9 on: 07 June 2017, 08:25:52 pm »
I'm wary of having anything attached to my helmet.
I have mine mounted to my handle bar.
yeah it shake a little but its fine watching it on the pc.


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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #10 on: 09 June 2017, 02:06:21 pm »
Hiya Moog,


Seen as my camera has just died and I'm looking at the same as yours to replace it - was just wondering if you have any video clips you can post up  :thumbup



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is the latest video I have uploaded recently of one of my rideouts to Devils bridge. helmet cam footage starts at 1min 22.
Bit of a shameless plug of my music too, apologies if the music is a bit crap to your ears.
In my opinion the camera quality is ok for what I need and can be switched between 720 + 1080p. The mic on it however is rubbish so bear that in mind if you want decent sound.



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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #11 on: 09 June 2017, 02:17:22 pm »
Hmm, Tried linking a youtube vid but I cannot see it for some reason, maybe others can? Or it might just take a while to show?

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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #12 on: 09 June 2017, 10:10:13 pm »
3M pads are just fine. I moved mine onto the fairing to stop getting my speedo in shot  :evil  and when I realised I kept filming me putting my pin into the machine when I paid for petrol. Last one stayed in place for 3 years of daily use until I sold the bike.
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Re: Helmet cam mounting
« Reply #13 on: 09 June 2017, 10:13:33 pm »
Quality good enough for me fella, cheers. Ordered via Amazon prime - arrives Sunday  :thumbup
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