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Old 05-02-2008, 10:14 AM   #1
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I need suggestions on what kind of camera mount i should get for my 97xx.

i can tell all kinds of stories about the crazy stuff i've done and has been done to me while cruisin around and i would like to be able to go back and watch atleast some of it. I'm looking at getting a sony video camera and would like to know what kind of ...

Mounting Experience you guys have??..

Any suggestions are appreaciated.
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Old 05-02-2008, 10:43 AM   #2
 
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|I use a tank camera mount on all of our long distance rides.
My camera is a Sony Handicam DCR-DVD608E. The results are great. The only problem is that the sound of a Bird engine at 7000 to 8000 for long periods of time on playback can be a bit defening. I haven't found out how to switch off sound on the camera, so just turn the sound down on the TV or computer.
The mount bolts onto the outer ring of the fuel filler cap on the XX which then gives a brilliant view of the speedo and the road. I have a smoked "double bubble" screen, and even this does not effect the quality of the recording at all.
A friend of mine sent me the mount from Germany where he lives. I can reccommend it to anyone.
See the following link: MotoCam - der Kamerahalter für Ihr Motorrad

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Old 05-02-2008, 10:51 AM   #3
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Do you know the model no of the mount... I would like to check it out.

I'm going to pick up a cam tonight and would like to put the order in for the mount asap. I've watched alot of youtube videos with tank cams and would love to put a couple up.

Thanks for the post
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Old 05-02-2008, 10:55 AM   #4
 
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You might have missed this link MotoCam - der Kamerahalter für Ihr Motorrad
They make a mount specificaly for the Blackbird. Click on the english flag to see the site in english.
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Old 05-02-2008, 10:57 AM   #5
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... yeah... i'm glad i'm more observant on the road
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try these guys TwistedThrottle.com : Bags-Connection vibration-damped camera mount for SW-MOTECH Gascap Mounting System - TT.CAMLOCK.1 they have a great catalog and a lot of my buds use them and are happy with them I have not used their camera mount but they sell quality products hope this helps.....chris

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Just make sure you ditch the camera after you see the blue lights.
Evidence, don't you know.......
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Old 05-05-2008, 7:53 PM   #8
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Just make sure you ditch the camera after you see the blue lights.
Evidence, don't you know.......

That just happened in Oregon, last month I think. Dude gets nailed flying down I-5, cop notices that he has a camera aimed at his speedo. It gets siezed as evidence, police get search warrant and the view the tape that has him going 164 indicated

I guess he could say that the speedo is off, but by how much
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Old 05-07-2008, 8:44 AM   #9
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FRONT SPORTBIKECAM CAMERA MOUNT - HONDA - Motorcycle Parts, Motorcycle Service, Motorcycle Accessories, Motorcycle Clothing, and Free Shipping On Most Online Orders - Motorcycle Riders Inc

this is the mount i ordered... 89.00 with shipping.
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I run the gamut on camera mounts on cars and bikes and use these guys to find what I need. The digital still was shot with the 4.5" mount found on that page. The six inch cups won't mount on the tank, but I triangulate them into a mount that will hold up to 150 lbs for an HD or 16mm camera.

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My friend FranXX and her homemade camera mount:

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A few of these on eBay right now: eBay Motors: Camera GPS Radar Mount Honda CBR1100XX CBR 1100XX 1100 (item 220236646215 end time May-25-08 15:20:31 PDT)

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I use a RAM mounting system from my handlebar. I have a RAM ball with a 45 degree base with a 9mm hole that is bolted onto the right clip-on (there is plenty of thread left on the bolt to still fully grip the clip-on). I use a 3" arm and 2.5" round base with a ball attached to the underside of the camera. I find it works really well.

I can't get the speedo into frame (which is probably a good thing - no incrimination) and it looks over the top of my tacho through the double bubble screen. I have a smoked tint screen and you cannot notice it. As far as stability goes, as long as I don't try and mount it too high, the picture is very stable. I am looking at getting a 1.75" arm that would possibly remove any instability issues.

BigBirdSA - to cut down on wind/engine noise, I use a small bit of electrical tape over the microphone (I have a very basic JVC digital camera). This still allows some of the engine and exhaust noise through, without being too over the top.

My two cents worth - I hope it helps...

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RAM Mounts are the way to go. I bought one for my cam and it works great.
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Old 06-18-2008, 10:49 AM   #15
 
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if you don.t wanna mess with camcorders and prefer the lightweight stuff have a look at this also.....


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Take a look at TechMount TECHMOUNT - Home they have a package that replaces the center tripple tree bolt and mounts there. Saw them at the indy show this spring. really nice stuff, and more secure than the Ram mounts.
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Found this just a little while ago: 2003 Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird Powerstands Mantis Stealth Mounting System at Cheap Cycle Parts
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I have my 9500i stem mounted from Techmount. Perfect.

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this camera is absolutely awesome http://http://www.goprocamera.com/ and cheap does over 2 hours and is water proof to 100ft. cost around $100 to $200 u.s.a. depending where you buy it
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If it costs $100 American it cost me nearly $130. No more buying on line for awhile. But, I'd like a helmet cam. The site didn't open for me.
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