GoPro Hero Mounting on the RT Limited

[frelancr]

GoPro mounting

been trying all sorts of different spots to mount the gopros....

-thru the windshield means schmutz & glare & reflections
-clamping to the rear hand grabs is too much vibration
-low in the air scoops is ok, but really just too low....too much road...might try that one again....
-off the saddlebags is pretty good, but I want another couple inches off the side....
-tried a hard mount to the fender---pretty cool, but fenders are prone to a bunch of vibration too
-clamped a wee c-clamp (think a small, cheap Mafer) to the base of the windscreen....good position but didn;t like the clamp....did a sticky mount there today and worked pretty well
-any arming out or extension from the mount just transmits more vibration and results in jellocam....yay rolling shutter CMOS?
-did a sticky mount just below the license plate...that was pretty cool
-used a suction cup with just a touch of arm just below the passenger 'arm rest'...that came out pretty well....

 

[PrairieSpyder]

Has anyone tried mounting to the top of the side mirror?

 

[cognaccruiser]

Personally, have not tried that place Patti because I suspect there will be too much vibration but give it a whirl. It might work. It seems that the further away from a very solid placement results in more vibration. The mirrors are already extended from the bike and they do bounce a little when going over bumps.

Gary

 

[Bob Denman]

Has anyone tried mounting to the top of the side mirror?

Hi Patti!
I'd be nervous about using the mirrors... nojoke
If you hit a good enough bump in the road; would the extra mass of the camera help to unseat the mirror from it's mooring? :shocked:
I'd really hate like the Dickens; to see that happen!

 

[Yelhelp]

yes I have

Has anyone tried mounting to the top of the side mirror?

I have my go pro on the left side mirror , I did have to add a zip tie to steady it because of the vibration but worked fine.

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I'm looking at the mounting accessories. I'm thinking either my helmet or a clamp mount to the left side of the windshield or that bit of deflector on the lower edge of the windshield. I'll play with it this winter and then decide.

 

[Fordste]

I cannot seem to find the accessory bar shown in the photo. It is perfect for me. Can you help.

 

[frelancr]

dash mount

I cannot seem to find the accessory bar shown in the photo. It is perfect for me. Can you help.

http://spyderstore.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=60&product_id=51

plus the appropriate RAM mount(s) for the GoPro....

 

[Fordste]

I ordered and received all the parts but I have a concern. The Ram ball that mounts to the dashboard bracket has an acorn nut and a short thread. I know without a lock washer it will loosen. What did you do to make sure it stays tight?


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[asp125]

I ordered and received all the parts but I have a concern. The Ram ball that mounts to the dashboard bracket has an acorn nut and a short thread. I know without a lock washer it will loosen. What did you do to make sure it stays tight?


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If you can't get a washer on it, use a thread locker like BLUE loc-tite.

 

[frelancr]

coming loose....

I gave the nuts a decent wank & haven't had any issues....I have Ram balls for GPS, GoPro & iPhone....

M

 

[Fordste]

Ok, I have put a star washer on the ball side and blue lock tite on the threads. Will see how it stays put. Thanks


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