gopro mounted on can am rt

[Exditchdigger]

Here is how I mounted my gopro camera on the top of the right mirror of my 2013 rt limited
using one of the curved stick on mounts that came with the camera. There is no problem
with vibration and a unobstructed view forward. The curved mount fits the mirror perfect.

Exditchdigger

 

[Bob Denman]

:clap:
I couldn't see a tether...
Are you planning on adding one? it's usually cheaper to prepare for the worst-case scenario; than wait for it to happen and be unprepared... :thumbup:

 

[iceworm]

We've been thinking about getting one. The mirror mount is interesting.

Don't know much about them yet. I'm guessing they have a memory card, fixed internal battery? Couple of Qs for those that know:
How many hours of video before the memory is full? Can you change out the card or must one download and clear?
How many hours is the battery good for? Change out or recharge?
What model do you like?

 

[Bob Denman]

Here's where I mounted mine...

As far as memory: you need to purchase a micro-SD card. I bought a 64 GB. one for mine.
The Batteries are re-chargeable, and can be removed from the camera. (You can carry spares, and pop them in as needed...)

 

[iceworm]

Fun GoPro story

Couple of years ago one of the crew picked up a GoPro laying in the middle of the North Slope Haul Road. We watched the recorded video and could make out a license plate number and a mid-West bike club name on the frame. Sent the club an email. Do you know this guy? We found his GoPro. Oh yeah they did and yes he would like to have it back.

We mailed it back, included a hat. One thrilled puppy.

 

[Kwalsh]

that looks like a great mounting place, although they are very tough i would hate to test it out, i would tether it.
you will have to post a video from it so we can all see

 

[PMK]

I have been testing some headlight setups. HID vs LED. I do not have a GoPro, but do use VIO cameras. I mounted very similar and captured some solid video.

Downside though is what has been posted previously, these mount locations are good for some things but truly the best locations are on the helmet UNLESS, you plan to do multiple bike or multiple locations and spend the time splicing it all into a great action video.

I know you probably have seen this before, but I know from experience of capturing MTB video, these various shots capture a ton of footage but we only use small parts. This video gives a great set of ideas on where to mount the camera.

Myself, I have 5 VIO cameras and can capture many angles simultaneously. The editing time is what takes the fun out of it...

PK

 

[Exditchdigger]

I have a very small screw under the clip on mount as a backup and I will post a video
I took of the tail of the Dragon when I learn to edit. I have seen where some over zealous
cops have given tickets for the helmet mount saying you have modified the helmet , I do

want to try the helmet mount.

Ken

 

[PMK]

I have a very small screw under the clip on mount as a backup and I will post a video
I took of the tail of the Dragon when I learn to edit. I have seen where some over zealous
cops have given tickets for the helmet mount saying you have modified the helmet , I do

want to try the helmet mount.

Ken

Considering what happened to Michael Schumacher it may not be all bad to use caution when mounting to a helmet.

PK

 

[PMK]

As I mentioned, I do not use a GoPro. These images show how I recently mounted a VIO POV 1.5 camera to the Spyder in a similar location. Per the specs this is a 110 degree angle lipstick camera. I do not run oem mirrors, so it allowed a mount point.

When the video captured from this run is completed uploading, I will post a link here.

Nothing special to see and no sound as I removed it and did not add music.

This was a test run and daylight capture to compare additional footage showing high power LED Headlights and Fog Lights on the same roads at night.

PK

 

[PMK]

This was the video captured. Non HD, cloudy day, with Vimeo upload degradation.

The lens angle of 110 degrees minimizes fishbowl.

 

[vided]

 

[Bob Denman]

We can safely add #34 to Jethro's list... :thumbup:

http://www.ncisfanwiki.com/page/NCIS:+Gibbs'+Rules

 

[Semper Gumby]

Here's where I mounted mine...

As far as memory: you need to purchase a micro-SD card. I bought a 64 GB. one for mine.
The Batteries are re-chargeable, and can be removed from the camera. (You can carry spares, and pop them in as needed...)

Where did you get this mount for the GoPro? Interested

 

[Joel The Biker]

Mount it on the left mirror, not the right.

You should mount the GoPro on the left mirror. Your right hand is your throttle hand, which makes it hard to operate the GoPro while riding. Your left hand is usually just hanging out waiting for something to do.

 

[PMK]

Where did you get this mount for the GoPro? Interested

Bob will know full details, but looks like a JC dash mount, with a RAM ball, Ram coupler and Ram to GoPro adapter.

 

[PMK]

You should mount the GoPro on the left mirror. Your right hand is your throttle hand, which makes it hard to operate the GoPro while riding. Your left hand is usually just hanging out waiting for something to do.

Good info for others. This being an o.der topic, the guy with the mirror mount setup has not been back here since April.

 

[JayD]

GoPro

We've been thinking about getting one. The mirror mount is interesting.

Don't know much about them yet. I'm guessing they have a memory card, fixed internal battery? Couple of Qs for those that know:
How many hours of video before the memory is full? Can you change out the card or must one download and clear?
How many hours is the battery good for? Change out or recharge?
What model do you like?

My buddy just took a gopro on a two week trip kayaking through the Grand Canyon. He used both boat mount and helmet mount. Both worked good. He bought the largest scan disc that would fit the camera, I believe 132 gig. He also took four batteries, since there was no place to charge up along the way. He got a little over 5.5 hours of video at 1080 quality. Did not use all of his batteries.