First ride with the camera mounted

patrick_777 · 07-15-2008, 02:01 AM

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 · 07-15-2008, 08:31 AM

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** · 07-15-2008, 08:44 PM

Pretty sure you just made an illegal left turn

patrick_777 · 07-15-2008, 08:53 PM

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

Sarris · 07-15-2008, 08:59 PM

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 · 07-16-2008, 05:21 AM

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** · 07-16-2008, 08:47 AM

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 · 07-22-2008, 09:33 PM

Uploaded a new, and buggier video today.

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

I like the second one best.

Sarris · 07-22-2008, 09:50 PM

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 · 07-22-2008, 09:57 PM

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.

07-15-2008, 02:01 AM	#1
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	First ride with the camera mounted 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. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-15-2008, 08:31 AM	#2
LilNinja77 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: southeast VA Posts: 171	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 __________________ Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum ~By a route obscure and lonely, haunted by ill angels only~
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07-15-2008, 08:44 PM	#3
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Pretty sure you just made an illegal left turn Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-15-2008, 08:53 PM	#4
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	There WAS a green arrow. It was hard to see with the sun glare. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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07-15-2008, 08:59 PM	#5
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Your Video 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 bls over something. Keep those videos coming! :pics: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.** Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-16-2008, 05:21 AM	#6
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	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. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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07-16-2008, 08:47 AM	#7
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Keep 'em coming. It's nice to see more GZ videos on Youtube. I hope to add to the "how-to" section with videos.
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07-22-2008, 09:33 PM	#8
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Uploaded a new, and buggier video today. This one is your standard helmet-cam, riding back home after getting gas. Yeah, I was bored. I like the second one best. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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07-22-2008, 09:50 PM	#9
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Your Vid 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: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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07-22-2008, 09:57 PM	#10
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	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. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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