Fitted Camera

[viper]

I think the route debs is going down is correct as long as she can get some credible quality, her set will be  discreet and automatic. The car dash cams are not waterproof and she has to go through the PITA of setting up dismantling everytime she is off the bike,

Im getting fed up of setting up my gopro everytime  , worrying about charging, theft ect ect.

[Stephen.Stallebrass]

I use my Drift Ghost HD in this way, which automatically comes on with the ignition and switches off when with the ignition. The problem is that whilst the footage is excellent they are quite expensive cameras and therefore might be prone to being stolen.

However, I have considered permanently mounting it to the bike somehow. I wonder it it would fit behind the front light fairing with a custom bracket and a plexiglass window??? Or perhaps under the nose of the bike, providing there is sufficient suspension travel clearance, again with a custom bracket but permanently fitted fixings so it cannot be removed.

[Debs]

I sold my Drift Ghost because of the risk of it being stolen.. If someone saw it mounted and knew how expensive they are, it wouldn't take much to rip it off.

I have emailed GoPro suggesting they should make something similar to what I am trying to achieve.

[STX1300man]

Several people used to sell this but everyone wants 'Action Cameras'.

http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/minidvr-hd-bullet-camera.html

You may find one on eBay or direct from China.

I too have a Drift Ghost HD because of it's excellent picture and external mic input (commentating on the bike I'm following). As you say, no real way to hide it away, so I only have it on the bike when dilming something specific.

[Stephen.Stallebrass]

I sold my Drift Ghost... it wouldn't take much to rip it off.

Yeah I saw you listed it... I was considering buying it myself and permanently mounting it by epoxying a bolt into the thread and then bolting it to the bike.

[Debs]

This company does what I want but the price put me off..

http://www.4kam.com/bikeamigo_motorcycle_black_box_camera.htm

[Richard]

This company does what I want but the price put me off..

http://www.4kam.com/bikeamigo_motorcycle_black_box_camera.htm

Nice kit, with a HD option, but £££

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1CH-Realtime-Security-CCTV-SD-Card-Mobile-Car-Vehicle-DVR-Motion-Recorder-RCA-AV-/390944656182?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b061e0b36

Not as high spec, but does loop recording, auto on/off etc

Richard

[viper]

Nice kit, with a HD option, but £££

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1CH-Realtime-Security-CCTV-SD-Card-Mobile-Car-Vehicle-DVR-Motion-Recorder-RCA-AV-/390944656182?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b061e0b36

Not as high spec, but does loop recording, auto on/off etc

Richard

yep, keep up , weve already suggested that link

[Debs]

yep, keep up , weve already suggested that link

Richard..

That one only give a max resolution as VGA 640x480.. The one I bought is better.

[STX1300man]

Several people used to sell this but everyone wants 'Action Cameras'.

http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/minidvr-hd-bullet-camera.html

You may find one on eBay or direct from China.

This one is a UK supplier and looks very similar. It is full HD

BUT you'd have to check whether is does the loop record and auto-power on that you require for automatic everyday use.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-full-HD-1080p-Bullet-Camera-Cam-Go-Action-DVR-LCD-Helmet-Action-Racing-Cam-/141281204208

[SirToU]

its a nice to have.....

police mount there cameras exactly where you pointed too and the recorder is mounted in a pannier!  yes it was that big when I saw one last!

Have you completed your IAM or RoSPA course yet Debs and got a F1RST or Gold?

I know, I know - but for £140 it transfers to ANY bike you ride, without drilling holes or having to turn something on!  ;-)  (oh err missus, this is a clean forum - please behave!)

Neil

[Winston Smith]

For the cost/inconvenience etc for a 'might happen' I agree with Neil.
Protect yourself and avoid any 'situations' with RoSPA or IAM training.
What about rear end shunts or side swipes?  Do the training and keep a skill for life

[Richard]

yep, keep up , weve already suggested that link

[Debs]

Have you completed your IAM or RoSPA course yet Debs and got a F1RST or Gold?

I don't intend changing the bike for a long time, so fitting it permanently don't bother me.. I will leave it on the bike if I do sell it. 

Still doing IAM Neil. Off out again tomorrow. Looks like it may pi$$ down.. 

[SirToU]

Good Girl, keep it going!

If you need any additional advice, you know how to get ahold of me.

Let us know how you get on!

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