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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: cbx63 on 17 February 2013, 06:39:03 pm

Title: GoPro placement
Post by: cbx63 on 17 February 2013, 06:39:03 pm

Just wondering where you guys mount your gopro / action cams on the bike not helmet. Tried the suction mount on the screen, view was great but the vibration made it unwatchable was thinking of getting the handlebar/seat post mount and try it on the mirror stems. Any other suggestions.

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: Tilts on 17 February 2013, 06:42:04 pm

Get the chesty, best mounting system there is.

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: bigfootpete on 17 February 2013, 11:26:28 pm

I've got mine on the left side mirror - still get a little too much vibration though - see my latest video I just posted...

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: Tilts on 17 February 2013, 11:43:37 pm

an old vid I done with a chesty, in my VTwin days:)

 http://vimeo.com/m/26134079

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: cbx63 on 19 February 2013, 09:42:18 pm

Thanks for the reply guys i was thinking of the mirror , what mount have you used pete? done really fancy the chest mount think my belly might get in the way ...

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: Tilts on 19 February 2013, 10:21:19 pm

nah, you'llbe fine, sits nicely between the moobs.

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: fireblake on 20 February 2013, 01:55:25 pm

Tilts, that was really good. I think I'll mount mine on on my chest. Is there a bespoke harness?


Mickey

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: Tilts on 20 February 2013, 02:04:09 pm

yes Mickey, I would never mount one on the bike again after using the chesty, better view, secure, and no risk of marking your bike.

 http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/gopro-chest-mount-harness.htm

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: Rebuilt on 20 February 2013, 02:49:43 pm

I got ythe braun six sixty helmet cam from dogcam ... its very good so far .. i also mounted it onto the cheek of helmet this also works welll with no real vibration ...just got to position it right and away you go

i cansee the sense of the chest rig though ...not tried mine on my mirror yet

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: bigfootpete on 20 February 2013, 11:53:56 pm

I've got the rollbar mount:
http://gopro.com/camera-mounts/roll-bar-mount (http://gopro.com/camera-mounts/roll-bar-mount)

It's the only place I can put it - I think the handlebar mount would fit ok - but you would see too much screen.

The fork legs are too fat - I've heard that that makes a good viewpoint.

Another £35 for the chest mount... Might have to consider it - along with a spare battery.

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: karlo on 21 February 2013, 09:23:20 am

I find these cope with most mounting situations,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Bike-Bicycle-Camera-Handlebar-Mount-tripod-mount-adapter-For-GoPro-/261155777948?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item3cce18ed9c (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Bike-Bicycle-Camera-Handlebar-Mount-tripod-mount-adapter-For-GoPro-/261155777948?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item3cce18ed9c)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Motorcycle-Bike-Bicycle-Camera-Handlebar-Mount-tripod-mount-adapter-For-GoPro-/00/s/NDcwWDcwMA==/$T2eC16hHJGoE9nuQhny8BQ9M,uCddg~~60_12.JPG)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Window-Suction-Cup-Mount-Tripod-Holder-for-Camera-/300739373708?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item460576aa8c (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Window-Suction-Cup-Mount-Tripod-Holder-for-Camera-/300739373708?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item460576aa8c)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Car-Window-Suction-Cup-Mount-Tripod-Holder-for-Camera-/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/$(KGrHqF,!lsE+F+tr)9iBP-kmJ!psQ~~60_12.JPG)

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: fireblake on 21 February 2013, 10:26:21 am

I'm loving the chest mount but also would like to mount on the radiator or somewhere  about that area so i can film the front suspension working and maybe see the wheel skimming the ground (just a little bit)
One of the best films i've seen is Hizzy on the Isle of Man using this shot, absolutely awesome.


Mickey

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: t140 on 21 February 2013, 12:10:02 pm

Where the crash bungs mount gives good results,

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: fireblake on 22 February 2013, 05:41:39 pm

Quote from: fireblake on 21 February 2013, 10:26:21 am

I'm loving the chest mount but also would like to mount on the radiator or somewhere  about that area so i can film the front suspension working and maybe see the wheel skimming the ground (just a little bit)
One of the best films i've seen is Hizzy on the Isle of Man using this shot, absolutely awesome.


Mickey

Steve Hislop - TT Flyer - Honda VFR 750 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73MJdw5VyM8#)


After hours of searching I found this. I love this shot,you can see the front suspension working. Shame it isn't a USD fork though


Mickey

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: karlo on 23 February 2013, 05:15:17 pm

ATC2K mounted on Crash Mushroom:

Actioncam test PT2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfByRlVOj9Q#)

Title: Re: GoPro placement
Post by: fireblake on 23 February 2013, 08:27:06 pm

Jasper Carrot, at his best.


Mickey