I'm looking for a way to mount a GoPro type (Akaso Brave 4) camera to the 2013RT-s in such a way to clear the windshield with the camera's view. I'd prefer not to mount it to my helmet since I'm always moving my head to check the mirror, RPM, gear, etc. I have the Lamonster Ram mount ring currently on the bike. Any ideas? Thanks!
I'm looking for a way to mount a GoPro type (Akaso Brave 4) camera to the 2013RT-s in such a way to clear the windshield with the camera's view. I'd prefer not to mount it to my helmet since I'm always moving my head to check the mirror, RPM, gear, etc. I have the Lamonster Ram mount ring currently on the bike. Any ideas? Thanks!
Originally Posted by Docster
Good luck with that. I mounted mine on top of the dash looking through the windshield. Videos are fine, just keep windshield clean.
I hear you, and I initially mounted my camera on the center of the dash shooting through the windshield. It was OK, but dirt would show up in some scenes until I cleaned up the windshield.
Next, I mounted it off the left wind deflector just under the mirror. This worked better as far as keeping the picture clear.
But, and this is a large factor, BUT, for me, stylistically, the videos all sucked. Technically, they were fine, but all I ever got to see in the video was the yellow line down the middle of the road. It made for very boring video.
Eventually I mounted the camera on my helmet. Sure there is a little bobbing and weaving sometimes, but with care you can edit that out. Also, I can move my head to view scenes on the side. Understand also, the camera technology has improved with time, as well as my editing technique.
I've posted this before on this site, but this is my latest, and you can see views from the side. This also has the best available camera. Steven Spielberg has nothing to worry about: https://youtu.be/u-QLas5bmTg
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
This is a vid with GoPro Max behind the tinted Freedom Windshield. Let the windshield take the bugs and keep the camera nice and clean. Easier to mount as well. There are strong suction cup mounts but I wouldn't chance my camera to one.
I have a GoPro type camera (Akaso Brave 4) and I'm wondering if any of you have figured out how to mount the camera to the RT in such a way that it looks to the side or over the windshield. I'd rather not mount it on my helmet since my head is always moving to check mirrors, traffic, instruments, etc. Thanks!
You want to be able to reach the camera to start/stop. Some have remotes but they can be questionable and you may not get the video.
You could use a selfie tripod with 1/4-20 threaded hole at the bottom for a RAM ball and then, with other RAM components, mount it to the dash bracket and have it set to just beyond the outer edge of the windshield.
I have a 2013RT-S and I'd like to ask if any of you have mounted a GoPro type camera (mine is an Akaso Brave 4) on the Spyder in such a way that it is above or to the side of the windshield. I'd prefer not to mount it to my helmet since my head is moving to check the mirrors, traffic, gauges, etc. Headed to the Black Hills in August!
Thanks for the help.
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I've posted this before on this site, but this is my latest, and you can see views from the side. This also has the best available camera. Steven Spielberg has nothing to worry about: https://youtu.be/u-QLas5bmTg
Awesome vid, ThreeWheels!
I used to live in Greenwich and have fond memories of trips up and around Bear Mtn and Storm King, 9W, Hunter and beyond.
Was that Marcus Dairy or something similar up in Danbury?
Now that I'm in central NJ, the Delaware Water Gap and Hawks Nest are typical long-day trips.
What editing software are you using?
I'm just starting to get familiar with using my Cyclops camera, currently mounted on top of my mirror.
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Awesome vid, ThreeWheels!
What editing software are you using?
I'm just starting to get familiar with using my Cyclops camera, currently mounted on top of my mirror.
I'll give you more details by PM. I don't want to hijack this thread.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
IBA #47122
2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
But, and this is a large factor, BUT, for me, stylistically, the videos all sucked. Technically, they were fine, but all I ever got to see in the video was the yellow line down the middle of the road. It made for very boring video.
This is the main reason I've never mounted my GoPro on my 2014 RTS. I had it on my 2013 RT, mounted on a short post just in front of the windshield. I had a mechanism to rotate the mount from side to side so the view would be more than just the boring straight ahead image. But turning the camera to the side to capture something interesting in time to actually capture the image was a real challenge. The other severe limitation, IMO, is the height of the camera above the pavement. Side to side shots were often limited in scope because the dash height of the Spyder is at or just below the top of guard rails and jersey bouncers. Nothing much more boring than a clear shot of a concrete barrier! In my experience the GoPro has been most successful in resurrecting the old style boring 8 mm home movies of the 50's!
Editing, severe editing, is vital to transform many minutes of raw video into a few seconds, or at most, a few minutes of truly interesting videos worth watching. And that editing is time consuming and challenging!
Be brave, get a video camera, and start shooting! But just know that is the easy part. Getting from there to a great video worth watching will be work, long hard work!
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
I'm just going to have Management do the camera work, might help her stay awake back there.
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Trent - 2017 asphalt grey RT Limited,
Ultimate Seat, Baha Ron’s sway bar, Vredestine rear tire, Federal Formoza fronts, SlingMod’s LED head and fog lights, Lamonster’s highway pegs
Great set up! Could you supply product names and sources? Thank you.
I will get a hold of my son and see if he remembers. Got it about 12 years ago to mount an iPad to use in navigation in a Cessna. Believe it came from Sporty's but not sure. It's an iPad mount, but just switched out the ball.
Trent - 2017 asphalt grey RT Limited,
Ultimate Seat, Baha Ron’s sway bar, Vredestine rear tire, Federal Formoza fronts, SlingMod’s LED head and fog lights, Lamonster’s highway pegs
YES I have the TackForm mount that will work great
Call me 209-887-3283 email me at motorcycledave@mac.com this will mount on your ball mount most any place
ising the long or shorter arm GoPro2.jpeg
Originally Posted by DingerD
I'm looking for a way to mount a GoPro type (Akaso Brave 4) camera to the 2013RT-s in such a way to clear the windshield with the camera's view. I'd prefer not to mount it to my helmet since I'm always moving my head to check the mirror, RPM, gear, etc. I have the Lamonster Ram mount ring currently on the bike. Any ideas? Thanks!
Trent - 2017 asphalt grey RT Limited,
Ultimate Seat, Baha Ron’s sway bar, Vredestine rear tire, Federal Formoza fronts, SlingMod’s LED head and fog lights, Lamonster’s highway pegs
Don't bet on it! Murphy will do his best to prove you wrong. I suggest you tether it just in case.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
YES I have the TackForm mount that will work great
Call me 209-887-3283 email me at motorcycledave@mac.com this will mount on your ball mount most any place
ising the long or shorter arm GoPro2.jpeg
Originally Posted by DingerD
I'm looking for a way to mount a GoPro type (Akaso Brave 4) camera to the 2013RT-s in such a way to clear the windshield with the camera's view. I'd prefer not to mount it to my helmet since I'm always moving my head to check the mirror, RPM, gear, etc. I have the Lamonster Ram mount ring currently on the bike. Any ideas? Thanks!
Thanks! Didn’t really notice it if I remember right. Setup allowed easy setup for different angles and views.
Trent - 2017 asphalt grey RT Limited,
Ultimate Seat, Baha Ron’s sway bar, Vredestine rear tire, Federal Formoza fronts, SlingMod’s LED head and fog lights, Lamonster’s highway pegs
Depending on how the camera mounts, you could try mounting this GoPro mount extension. Then you could have the camera mounted behind the windshield but sticking out to one side. You would need a few other mounting adapters to get it pointing in the right direction.
Mounting a GoPro type camera to the RT
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Originally Posted by DingerD
This is the main reason I've never mounted my GoPro on my 2014 RTS. I had it on my 2013 RT, mounted on a short post just in front of the windshield. I had a mechanism to rotate the mount from side to side so the view would be more than just the boring straight ahead image. But turning the camera to the side to capture something interesting in time to actually capture the image was a real challenge. The other severe limitation, IMO, is the height of the camera above the pavement. Side to side shots were often limited in scope because the dash height of the Spyder is at or just below the top of guard rails and jersey bouncers. Nothing much more boring than a clear shot of a concrete barrier! In my experience the GoPro has been most successful in resurrecting the old style boring 8 mm home movies of the 50's!
