I recently picked up a Drift HD Ghost which was brilliant for skiing. Mounted to the Duke using the suction mount has been less successful because of the vibes. The mount itself is absolutely rock solid, but the vibes coming through the entire bike (1098R) rattles the image more than I'd like. It is currently mounted to the tank, shooting through the screen. Does anyone here who has on-bike video experience have any suggestions on the best way to tame the vibes coming through? Is mounting it on the fairing the only way to get a more stable image?
Mount it on the top yoke or fairing, mine seemed to prefer that maybe because what it is connected to isnt as fixed as a tank. Or a load of foam and some gaffa tape...see Kope's for example! Lol
First off all how long is the holding arm? When I use the long one on my hero it vibes a lot. Short one much better. Do not have much fairings on monster but when it is mounted to seat cowl as opposed to solid surface like yoke or tank it vibes more. We are talking here engine vibes only yes? The rule for that is shortest possible mount, most solid surface. Best results for me frame and minimal mount, or forks and minimal mount.
Good point Luca, this is my 'touring' setup... Problem is that there is no central position for the the suction mount enabling the arm to fold up in a short position.
Ar, I thought you meant strapped straight down on tank. Yep I'd agree with Luc, longer arm = added vibes. Had similar on my ST for a satnav and it moved so much I couldn't see it
Did you try inner side of fairings, is there space on 1098? 749 one had plenty. I also had a mount made going from front mud-guard mounts both sides to over the top front mud-guard. Problem was I bottomed it out twice on the road so had to give that up. You want to use it on road? If not then I would make a mount from broken mirror.
Ive got the HD Drift too, awesome camera and Ive also got the suction cup thing as well. I was going to test it on the side fairings, but Ive bought some cable ties to put around the mount just in case. You may find you get less vibration coming through on the fairings compared to the tank. Have you tired varying the length of the arm on the mount? Some internetty people suggest that may help
I wanted the camera on the top of the tank to be centrally mounted, and the only way to do this is to have the arm extended as in the photo above, with the resultant vibes. I think the suction mount and/or clip mounts will work well on the fairings. UPDATE: locking nuts, M4 screws, anti-rattle washers, industrial velcro + £5 at B&Q on a couple of metal brackets = It's absolutely rigid and moves less than the suction mount. Still removable because it is secured via a 2" patch of industrial strength velcro. The camera is secured to the bracket using one of the Drift clip in brackets (attached using 3M VHB), so the camera is also detachable from the bracket. The mount is very rigid and takes up less room on the bike too. This is an easy DIY, and the angle of the bracket is precisely positioned to ensure a perfect video angle. Will test and report back soon!
I will never stop being amazed at some people, today for once, in a very good way. I was testing my Ghost today riding out of London after leaving work. It was very bumpy and my Ghost jumped out of its housing and went crashing to the floor. The courier who was following me, picked it up and handed it to me at the next set of lights. What a great great man. I hope he believes in Karma because that man deserves so much more than my thanks. I am now however going to be looking at adding to the securing of the camera to the mount as I dont think I'll be that lucky again.
Sitting on the bike, it seems fine and does not get in the way. The bracket is also adjustable in height as I just need to unscrew the screws and reposition into the set of holes slightly below (it's basically two L-shaped brackets screwed together). I'll give it a try soon, and if it's too high I'll adjust it.
needed : 1 roll of ductape.. tape extensivly around the mount and joint and then from the cam to the bike as well.. it will stop the setup from wallowing around... bumps do not show ..
I really like the cam. Looks like it came out of its holder on the tripod thing. I have a feeling I didnt seat it properly, so I think Im going to have to look at securing the camera with a secondary fail safe
