Probably going to get myself a POV camera (likely to be a Drift Ghost S) before this years Euro trip. The latest Drift seems to get good reviews and the remote is a clincher, I want easy operation with minimal distraction. Only reason I'm hesitating is how/where to mount the thing without it looking a dogs dinner. Thinking there's three possibilities - Clamp to top of fork tube just under beak, think it will clear suspension travel. Ram mount ball on mirror mounting bolt, (already using one on the handlebar clamp for my Zumo660). Off the trellis frame using a long Ram mount. Anybody been there, done that, got the photos?
I have a Drift camera and use one of the stick-on mounts which came in the box: and put it onto one of the front side covers which gives you this shot: I just leave the mount on the panel when I'm not using the camera. In terms of a different mounting I have been wondering if vau (@vau) might be able to come up with a bespoke mount which allows you to clip the Drift camera onto the handlebar clamp? A new project maybe?
I have tried a GoPro using option 3 (using the thread in the frame that I think is designed for spots?). I wouldn't recommend it as you get a lot of vibes transferred through the RAM mount. Nick
Thanks for the info guys. Mark, nice vid and sound is pretty good if that's from the in-built mic. Position of the mount gives a good view, nice seeing the suspension working, and not showing any camera vibration. Have you found the standard clip mount to be secure? Certainly simple and tidy. My only concern with the stick on mount direct to the body panel is if it goes to either extreme, i.e. not strong enough and the camera goes bouncing down the road, or so strong you have no chance of removing the mount without wrecking the paintwork. Nick, think I might know the thread you mean, I've got an angle bracket off there for the tax disc holder. Did you need to use one of the longer ram mounts to get the camera out far enough? Guess that wouldn't help the bad vibes.
Hi Col_C, I found the adhesive on the mount to be strong enough however, I used a spare piece of ventureshield which I put on first - the mount sticks to it and is very secure. When it comes time to take it off then I won't damage the paintwork. I actually had a mic attached to the camera (fairly cheap accessory from Drift) and had it positioned near the exhaust outlet hence the sound. As with all these cameras if exposed, wind noise is a problem. Another really useful accessory is the LED cable which you can position near the dash and it lights up when the camera is recording.
Hi Mark, Thought the sound was good, looks like I'll be buying a mic too then (guess it's not safe to use when raining). Good idea with the Ventureshield, did you use a piece same size as mount or much bigger to increase the surface area? Think I've got some bits left overs from tank protectors I fitted to the wifes Daytona. I guess with you using the LED cable you've not got one of the later versions with remote control (date on vid is a clue ), still looks good quality picture though . Reading some of the reviews it sounds like the LED's on the latest remote (think I'll strap it on the bars) might be a bit OTT, nothing a bit of insulating tape can't cure though.
Hi Col_C, You're right about the model - mine's a bit older and, if the new version has an LED in the remote then that's much better. I think I'll be looking at getting one! I did cut the ventureshield a bit larger so that I can remove the mount easier before taking the shield off. Vau, one of the guys on here has designed a number of accessories for the Mutley including a bracket for the remote control which places it inside the left hand guard. Quite clever and worth thinking about I think? Details are here. All the best,
Thanks for the link Mark, looks neat / good idea.........& the bill gets higher & higher ....still, money's no fun in the bank......(wife doesn't always agree though)
Thanks Nick, if I end up using a RAM mount looks like I need to keep the connection short to avoid the bad vibes... (man), thanks for the advice.
Spotlight bracket or crash bars are good fixing points on those bikes that have either..... .....I'm sure a neater mounting/fixings option than that could be found. Re stick-on mount on side fairings......why not use a suction cup fixing instead so there's nothing left attached to the bike when the camera is not required? I guess weight of the camera could be a limitation.
Hi Andy, crash bars not an option for me as I don't have them, but I have been wondering whether there's a spot light mounting bracket I could utilise (or maybe fabricate my own). Similar position to the spots feels like the right place to mount a camera and should keep things looking neat. The suction cup method worries me on two counts, a) heard tales of them coming off and bouncing down the road, or b) some scum bag nicking the mount (just for the hell of it) when parked up. We'll be spending 3 weeks in Europe later this year so I'm looking for a solution that utilises the quick release system that Drift supply with the camera but the remainder of the mount can then be left in place so I don't have to keep setting up every time we stop/start. Already have to unclip the Zumo each time if it's out of eyesight, so looking to make the camera removal a similar operation. I'll post the result of whatever I end up with in the end, just trying to avoid re-inventing the wheel if somebody's already been there........
Hi Andy, The suction cup method would definitely be a better solution in terms of aesthetics but it would come down to how much faith you have in the strength of the device as Col_C mentions? I'm sort of hoping vau is reading this thread as he has a habit of coming up with some clever solutions.........:Cigar: @vau
Can it not take a lanyard as a secondary fix? That way if the suction cup does fail it at least won't go tumbling down the road
Stuck my Drift Ghost on off side of Shoei. No camera shake at all. Wrapped remote round horizontal bar above clocks so the remote led lights are in line of site and easy to activate the remote too. On 1 min tag function I get about 40 mins before the standard battery is flat. Which is pretty pants. Also with the non waterproof back on (so you can plug mic in) the plugs flip open due to wind drag. So if it rains a tiny bit you may get water ingress. Overall though very happy with it.
Col / Mark.....thanks, watching with interest - should have paid more attention a while back when a guy I was riding with demonstrated the 'power' of the suction cup he was using, you'd have pulled the panel off the bike before the suction cup let go!....but can't remember brand. Vau's slacking.....he's usually on these things in a blink!
Andy, it was probably a GoPro. I had one and the suction mount was epic. Never mind that though, what make are those spots in that pic above, any ideas?
