Any idea how to DIY cam mount?

[melshot]

Hey PSB users, Iam just wondering if anyone would have any good ideas on how to mount a digital camera to a ZX250r? Ive seen a couple ways with VTR which is clever but wnt work for my bike =( so if anyone has any good ideas let me know =) im keen to get making some good videos for youtube

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoMKc64aStI]YouTube - Kawasaki ninja 250r[/ame] - First vid

[Butters B)]

Howto: Bike Camera Mount

[TurboR1]

Here's the install from my old system or maybe not... FFS

[Creme]

^^^ Turbos fixed link ^^^
Dual camera install on the Bike


I'm actually thinking of making a kit that mounts on to the fuel tank flange. I have sizes few fuel tank lids (of my bikes) but I can make them custom for any tank. The swivel mount you can get from any camera shop, ebay etc



This is a prototype one I have used for a few years, its a bit under-engineered for now (it originally had a long 'tongue' coming out the front to move the camera forward but it vibrated too much so I cut it off with a saw)

I'm thinking of making nicer ones out of thicker aluminium. This one has elec tape wrapped around it to protect the tank and to try and help with the vibration. What I'm planning on doing is cutting a matching 1.5mm rubber pad.

The swivel mount is really handy, you can adjust it on the fly if you're brave/stupid too.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoKwcwO15c0"]YouTube - Bored 1098 rider[/ame]

[Creme]

Bit more detail for anyone interested in the plans, also includes an 53mm adjustable section

[melshot]

Creme i dont think i got the tools or the knowlage to make somthing like that.. =/ Reckon i could pay you for one =-D

[Creme]

Creme i dont think i got the tools or the knowlage to make somthing like that.. =/ Reckon i could pay you for one =-D

Yeah, I get em cut out by a machine at work. Just unbolt and bring us your tank cap / flange and I can make a bracket and spacer to suit

Charge a PSB'r for a baby little job? .... a carton will easy cover it. You'd have to get new bolts (your existing bolts will be too short) and the camera swivel mount too. And the camera.

I use a cheap Canon IXUS 80, but any little point-and-shoot type camera with a video mode can easily be used. To help clean up the sound I put a piece of soft foam over the whole thing with holes for the buttons, lense etc.

Photo courtesy of Simon

Heres some footage I recorded with this camera and a very similar rig (taken just moments after the above photo)

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EKtxL1TcFM"]YouTube - NSR250R Lowside at Barbagallo Raceway[/ame]

One day if others are interested I might try and sell some kits on the side

[browncow]

"Ohhh fuckit!!! What a cun..."

[melshot]

lmao brown.

[g0zer]

Put a packet of ciggies on the tank jam camera down on top of ciggies and gaffa tape the lot down
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[wai]

Nice video, Creme. haha. Hope you weren't too hurt.
Interested in one for my bike as well. Able to craft me one?

[Creme]

I really wasnt hurt - only small graze due to shitty gloves. Bike was mostly fine too (scuffed, fairing mounts, rearset was gone, otherwise ok)

The Gix 750 cap probably the same holes as my Suzuki SV. Is it 5 holes? (cap itself approx 78mm and 5-hole PCD approx 90mm)

I should have one lying around

[creole]

on youtube search for 'spencerian' aka hawaii88,88hawaii, or 'mordeth13', and ashfoot. theyre all vloggers with ineteresting vid cam mounting tip videos.

The best one i like, is simply strapping your slim digicam to your mirror. You can point it backwards, or flip the mirror forwards. I have my camera in a plastic pocket for wind noise, and velcro sticky junk on it to the mirror, plus some elastic bands to hold it on. Held up fine. Your mirror is the perfect pivoting base too.

this is one of mine with the 'mirror cam'. the rest is a gopro.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftp_p-IeNOs]YouTube - yarra ranges ride[/ame]


Ive also modified a $6 gps holder from dealextreme.com to suit my motorcross helmet. The suction cup type holders can also be used on your fuel tank. just strap the camera with a safety strap incase the suction cup holder comes loose. You can gaffer tape the base down for extra goodness if you want.

[wai]

The Gix 750 cap probably the same holes as my Suzuki SV. Is it 5 holes? (cap itself approx 78mm and 5-hole PCD approx 90mm)

I should have one lying around

Good to hear you're OK.
Yes the cap is around 78mm and is 5 hole PCD 102mm according to my calculations, could be wrong.

[wai]

Here is another type of mount.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymtKDkS0Uwk]YouTube - Triple Tree Camera Mount[/ame]

[Harro]

"Ohhh fuckit!!! What a cun..."

Yeh I lol'd too.

I bought a kit of these guys - http://www.camzilla.com.au/

Suction par, handlebar mount, swivel kit etc etc, around $130 from memory, and its a great kit. My handlebar mount hasn't fallen off 'yet' although i need a more squat camera - the one i have now is too long and it vibrates too much - too hard to watch the fillums.

[peter600]

very neat unit that!

[Magilla]

I bought a Gecko mount, which is great for cameras with a standard screwhole. Unfortunately, the OS ActionCam doesn't have one

[browncow]

Planning on *maybe* buying a waterproof camera and a suction mount and taking it to Falls Creek with me....

[foxthor2]

Check out the Go Pro, best value for money. Looking at $330 for the camera, housing, various mounts, batteries and recharger. Took it out on my dirt-bike the other day, very easy to use and has a slight fish-eye lens that captures everything.
Much better than a dodgy camera setup with gaffa