First ride with the camera mounted

[patrick_777]

http://www.idlerants.com/images/cap1.jpg

http://www.idlerants.com/images/cap2.jpg

http://www.idlerants.com/images/cap3.jpg

Click here for the Youtube video. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6O07LKoYN0)

About half of my ride to work yesterday evening.

It's a little shaky and more than a bit boring, but I'm working on fixing both of those things. The fuel tank is what's causing most of the vibration, and I'm trying to figure out how to successfully mount it somewhere a little more stable with a better view.

Enjoy. Any comments are naturally welcome.

[LilNinja77]

I like the camera angle, it gives a neat perspective IMO......and don't worry about the vibration, that wasn't nearly as bad as a ton of videos on the web.
Ride safe

[jonathan180iq]

Pretty sure you just made an illegal left turn :)

[patrick_777]

There WAS a green arrow. It was hard to see with the sun glare.

[Sarris]

Cool video, and the shake isn't too bad. My brakes squeal just like yours.

Just friendly comment, you probably should make a better attempt to make "full" stops. I know here in Florida you'll get a stop sign violation if you don't put one foot down at a stop sign even if you can stop all the way without it. (Been there, done that = $185)

Gotta bust your b**ls over something. :)

Keep those videos coming!

:pics:

[patrick_777]

Thanks for the comments. I honestly haven't looked whether or not it's a violation or not in Oklahoma. Knowing this state's drivers though, it's probably illegal if you actually DO put your feet down. I'll work on it though.

I thought when I first got the bike, that the brake squeal meant they were worn or something, but after some searching and a few more weeks, I realized that it's pretty normal for these bikes if the rotors are cold. Mine generally stop squealing after a few miles of stop and go traffic, so I'm not too worried about them.

After rigging up a new tripod head onto the handlebars, I figured out that they tend to shake the camera more than the tank did, so I worked up a more usable mount and will probably put it back there. I'm still digging through the old brainpan to fashion a non-dorky helmet mount that doesn't look like I'm wearing a camera-beanie, nor obstruct my vision.

There will be plenty more videos to come though.

[jonathan180iq]

Keep 'em coming. It's nice to see more GZ videos on Youtube. I hope to add to the "how-to" section with videos.

[patrick_777]

Uploaded a new, and buggier video today.

This one is your standard helmet-cam, riding back home after getting gas. Yeah, I was bored.

http://www.idlerants.com/images/hc_1.jpg

http://www.idlerants.com/images/hc_2.jpg

http://www.idlerants.com/images/hc_3.jpg


Here's the Youtube link to the non-music video. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KmtDfA7tk4)

And here's a link to those Judas Priest fans out there. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaNtkzXfRR4)

I like the second one best.

[Sarris]

Yo;

I like the one with the Judas Priest best, but the dead bug is a bit of a distraction. I think I like the "tank cam" bettter, as it's a more steady take. (??)

Keep up the good work.

:pics:

[patrick_777]

That bug's definitely in a bad place. I honestly didn't notice it until I looked at the video for the first time. I think it hit me as I was riding to the station.

[music man]

What Kind of camera set up are you using to record that, and I really dig the judas priest version, I am a huge metal fan. These videos your doing are cool keep um coming.



Later :rawk:

[patrick_777]

For the mount on the fuel tank, I butchered an old camera tripod head with a quick-release and zip-tied it to a satellite radio windshield mount (with the big suction cup). I have a really thick towel that I place between the suction cup and the mount itself to cushion a lot of the vibration.

For the helmet "mount", I just stuff the camera inside my helmet on the right side of my face. It doesn't obstruct my vision, except for a tiny blind spot in my peripheral right, which I compensate for by aiming the camera to the left a little and turning my head a little to the right.

I am a huge metal fan.

Ditto.

[Jer]

WOOT! PRIEST!!!

Loved it. Awesome song.

[patrick_777]

I know this isn't on my GZ, but since there are some Ninja owners (or previous) here, I'd let you guys see me violating a local twisty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kCf3mDp6-c

Music on this one is the off the new Motorhead album. Also posted on the tube is one without music.

http://www.idlerants.com/images/ninjaride1.jpg

http://www.idlerants.com/images/ninjaride2.jpg

[Jer]

Ahhhhh Motorhead.

Nice video.

Are you kidego3kgt?

[music man]

Very cool video Patrick, and I have been meaning to check out the new Motorhead, sounds like I need to go pick it up. There are alot of older bands putting out albums this year, Testament, Exodus, Motorhead, Megadeth, Metallica, Judas Priest, to name a few.



Later

[patrick_777]

Ahhhhh Motorhead.

Nice video.

Are you kidego3kgt?

That's me.