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Offline jamiemac

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Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« on: March 05, 2013, 06:46:13 AM »
Has anyone used one of these MotorSportsMachine camera/GPS mounts on a Connie? They are made for a ZX14, but on a Connie, I'm wondering if the glovebox would be an issue. The rubber mounting of the fuel tank would probably be the best way to isolate a ContourRoam from vibration, but I don't see much out there for the Connie.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160799753313?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2013, 10:40:41 AM »
That looks to be a nice piece.
If the hinge near the tank is actually a hinge it should work with a glovebox in front of it.
I like the fact that once you set it up it should produce a replicable mounting position from day to day. It also stays on the centerline of the bike instead of looking to the outside of curves like the handlebar mounted ones.
Get one and fill us in on your thoughts.
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Offline jamiemac

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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2013, 10:49:34 AM »
Still thinking it over. So far the supplier has failed to respond to a message through both ebay, and their website, so it appears that customer service isn't a priority with them.
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2013, 05:25:22 PM »
You could always use a spacer.
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2013, 06:33:31 PM »
I don't know how long that arm is, but I doubt that it is going to see over the C14 windshield. Even if it did, it would be right in your field of vision. In my experience thus far, trying to shoot video thru the windshield has provided lesser quality results than I am willing to accept. You may not realize it, but at speed, your windshield vibrates or shutters with the wind rushing against. The camera picks this up and distorts the video.
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2013, 07:00:52 PM »
I wouldn't be concerned about seeing over the windshield, because seeing the dashboard and gauges is part of the idea. I'm going to try using the Ram Mount on My left handlebar first, if that shakes too much, then I might just velcro the camera to MY clutch master cyl.

I'll consider the tank mounting solution, if none of those pan out. First I need some less than absurdly crappy weather.
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2013, 09:01:32 AM »
It does look like it's low for a C-14. 
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2013, 03:31:13 PM »
How low can it go?
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2013, 03:40:44 PM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on March 06, 2013, 03:31:13 PM
How low can it go?
That's the thing, the sellers finally responded, but have never tried it on a Concours before. I hesitate to buy something for 60 bux, that,"could" work, but might not. No way of knowing how low it would go, or how high. It's made for a ZX14, and they don't have a glove box in front of the tank.
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2013, 05:46:23 PM »
After looking at pics of the mount and shots I have of My bike, I'm pretty sure this mount will not work on an 08 or 09. I do believe it can be used on a 10 or later though, at least with a spacer as was mentioned above.
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2013, 01:35:52 AM »
- these things work with sportsbikes (where the tank is taller than the instruments).

- it will not work with tourers/sport tourers like the C14 as the instrument binnacle is a fair bit taller than the tank.

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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2013, 02:14:06 AM »
Quote from: pistole on March 07, 2013, 01:35:52 AM
- these things work with sportsbikes (where the tank is taller than the instruments).

- it will not work with tourers/sport tourers like the C14 as the instrument binnacle is a fair bit taller than the tank.

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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2013, 06:39:22 PM »
this looks like a better option but still not sure:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-/170999584710?fits=Make:Kawasaki|Model:Concours|Submodel:14&hash=item27d05e97c6&item=170999584710&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2013, 07:13:06 PM »
Quote from: 556ALPHA on March 08, 2013, 06:39:22 PM
this looks like a better option but still not sure:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kawasaki-/170999584710?fits=Make:Kawasaki|Model:Concours|Submodel:14&hash=item27d05e97c6&item=170999584710&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

This one appears to be even worse. The reach on it is even shorter and when you lift it up there is not another pivot point to give you a horizontal platform to a camera on.
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2013, 07:41:34 PM »
Quote from: OCK913 on March 08, 2013, 07:13:06 PM
This one appears to be even worse. The reach on it is even shorter and when you lift it up there is not another pivot point to give you a horizontal platform to a camera on.
It's designed to attach a Ram Mount extension to. With the 4" Ram Mount, it would work fine, if it were not for the glove box.
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2013, 06:27:48 AM »
Tell me which one you like, I could help you do it yourself. ;D

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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2013, 06:46:25 AM »
I'm just using a standard tripod camera mount by Ram-Mount on My handlebars. It's working ok.
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2013, 06:57:54 AM »
Short little video I shot yesterday, using a standard 3' Ram Mount on the handlebars.
http://youtu.be/AGhYHQdlPgA
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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2013, 08:15:39 AM »
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Tell me which one you like, I could help you do it yourself.

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Re: Interesting camera mount for fuel tank
« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2013, 08:49:39 AM »
Quote from: jamiemac on March 08, 2013, 07:41:34 PM
It's designed to attach a Ram Mount extension to. With the 4" Ram Mount, it would work fine, if it were not for the glove box.

My idea was to rotate it 180 degrees so the tank is not an issue.  Would not take too much effort to figure out. 
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