Bike- Camera mount solutions - How To?

[ketan_r15]

Hello friends.

I need some help guys.

I always wanted to record my tours on camera while am riding.
I currently own Nokia N95 which is quite good for recording VDOs. I m also plannin to buy a good digi cam soon though I use my brother's Canon SX 100 for my long ride photo shoots. I own Yamaha R15.

1) Can anyone tell me how can one safely record while riding? In my case plz consider my cell phone cam.

2) Plz suggest me a way in which i can safely fix the Cam on my bike for recording.

3) I have seen a few camera mounts in pics but never found one in Mumbai. Are there any shops in Mumbai/Pune which sells such camera mounts?

What r the alternate ways of recording without any camera mounts? Anyone tried this before?

I need it very badly because I'll soon be going for a long ride to Bangalore from Mumbai. The road is damn good and i'll b riding at quite high speeds. It'll b fun recording stuff so that later on i can share it with u guys and others.

So plz do the needful and suggest me ways in which i can record stuff while on the move. Also suggest me any shop which sells such stuff.

Thanx in advance.
I m posting a few pics of camera mounts which i found on the internet.
Plz take a look.






Ketan Nikharge.
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[Aryan]

Topic Approved.

[ketan_r15]

Hey thanx for the approval aryan...

[Aryan]

Originally Posted by ketan_r15

Hey thanx for the approval aryan...

No problem buddy.

I remember such a thread was present even on the 'old' xBhp. I would also love to get one of these camera mounts. Are these even available in India?

[ketan_r15]

Even i doubt if these r available in India or not..
I was in search of these since long time but unavailability of the same made me lose interest for some time. Today i was going thru Ken's post in tourer's section. He has used similar kind of mount for his R1.
I think he has imported it or ordered online.
I'll PM him regarding the same. Plz share any info if u get hold of.

[prajwalkashyap]

I have been quite interested in a mount for myself. After some research, I found that the local engineering workshop is a much better place to go to.

This is what I am getting done for myself. I have a Unicorn

First, check to see if the nuts on the left and right mirror stem yolks are in a clear line of sight with each other. That is, if a flat iron bar can be fixed at the yolk of the 2 mirrors. On a unicorn, the nuts are just above the brake fluid reservoir on the right side, and its clear on the left as well.

Drill a hole and make sure that the mirror stems go thru them. Make a hole in the middle big enough for a 1/4" screw to go thru, perhaps a few holes along the bar would be good.

Or just order one from:
http://www.ram-mount.com/products/motorcycles.htm

I'll get a few pictures of my "design" during the weekend sometime.

Currently, I just record the video with the mobile in my helmet just in front of my nose. N70 is the cellphone I have.

Prajwal

[torque_ankur]

PM ken da, he has fixed camera mounts on his r1, may be he can help you out.

[Puneet1]

the cheapest option is to Fix ur mobile on tank with strong tape or in ur Helmet

[Sunny]

There are suction pods available, they basically stick to any smooth not-too-curvy surface, like a car windshield. But i dont think they will suit well considering the less surface area to play with on India bikes.

[prajwalkashyap]

Originally Posted by Sunny

There are suction pods available, they basically stick to any smooth not-too-curvy surface, like a car windshield. But i dont think they will suit well considering the less surface area to play with on India bikes.

If the suction pods are of low quality, u end up with a fallen/damaged camera. I wouldn't risk that.

I would rather screw it up securely to avoid such risks.

Prajwal