I'm thinking of buying a GoPro Hero 5 to use on an upcoming vacation in CA, but I will also want to make videos of my rides on my 850. After watching a few videos on Youtube, I think I've concluded that the "chest mount" yields the nicest videos as it captures some of the controls and instruments for reference, but not enough to block the view ahead. It seems as though it would also help reduce vibration. Does anyone have any videos they've taken on their bikes, and specifically using the chest mount?
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Hi All,
I'm thinking of buying a GoPro Hero 5 to use on an upcoming vacation in CA, but I will also want to make videos of my rides on my 850. After watching a few videos on Youtube, I think I've concluded that the "chest mount" yields the nicest videos as it captures some of the controls and instruments for reference, but not enough to block the view ahead. It seems as though it would also help reduce vibration. Does anyone have any videos they've taken on their bikes, and specifically using the chest mount?Tags: None
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I have a strap mount thing but it may be for a hat. Not sure I'd want the camera on my chest since if (or when) I go down it may be very unpleasant to land on.Roger
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1983 GS 850G
1982 GS1100GK
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Yes, the chest cam has the least vibration, IMO.... however it can be difficult to maintain the right angle if your bars are lower-camera needs to hang off and thereby moves more.....consider a "knee cam" or a lower-leg cam too, though you won't see instruments, and a bit more vibration, it's closer to the road and gives a different view....
it can be easily swapped around to face rear too. I bought a cheaposhort little plastic tripod really, just for the mount nut and angle adjustment...and fit to a strap to use various places...defies description but you'll have fun figuring it out
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GoPro suction cupped to the top left side of tank. Wildcat Mountain, WI - https://vimeo.com/25984558
GoPro suction cupped facing to the rear, on top of the tank facing forward, and some helmet mounts at about 3:30. Brown County Rally - https://vimeo.com/24368927
GoPro suction cupped on top of tank. Gingerman Raceway track day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wvSMWfkImQBob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
'83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB
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Originally posted by Baatfam View PostGoPro suction cupped on top of tank. Gingerman Raceway track day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wvSMWfkImQ
This is from a chin mount. I thought it turned out well.
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1983 GS1100ES (Bought July 2014)
1983 GS1100E (Bought July 2014)
1985 GS700ES (Bought June 2015) Sold
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I mount mine on the left handlebar, and it gives me just enough clearance to see the gauges. Here's a video from the Snake a few years ago, just my VMAX eating up at Buell. LOL.
One at the Dragon too:
Current stable:
85 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
87 Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator
99 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Eddie Lawson replica
15 Yamaha VMAX - The Maroon Monsoon
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Originally posted by Baatfam View PostGoPro suction cupped to the top left side of tank. Wildcat Mountain, WI - https://vimeo.com/25984558
GoPro suction cupped facing to the rear, on top of the tank facing forward, and some helmet mounts at about 3:30. Brown County Rally - https://vimeo.com/24368927
GoPro suction cupped on top of tank. Gingerman Raceway track day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wvSMWfkImQ
'84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM) My Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/soates50/
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