Where should I mount a camera?

[Bud]

I bought myself a carpuride android auto device for Christmas. I have the rear camera mounted under the luggage rack, but haven't decided yet on a location for the front camera. Tell me the options, pros and cons and what you decided was best. Thanks in advance. Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

 

[Konehead34]

I bought myself a carpuride android auto device for Christmas. I have the rear camera mounted under the luggage rack, but haven't decided yet on a location for the front camera. Tell me the options, pros and cons and what you decided was best. Thanks in advance. Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

U better not turn into 1 of them dam youtube posters. And no fuzzy helmet socks on ur helmet either....!!! Lol

 

[Bud]

You mean I can't ride wheelies down main street, wearing a mask that makes me look like Ted after a rough night and then post it on YouTube? I could be an "influencer".

 

[arkkornkid]

I mounted mine on the left hand side, using the top front bolt of the fairing. I just put a plastic washer between the bracket and the fairing to prevent scratching. I'm out of town or else I'd post a pic.

 

[Bud]

After some thought and a suggestion from my son, I installed it on the cover for the windshield mechanism. I drilled a hole for the cable to pass through which also allows the camera a bit more range of movement up and down. It's raining, so no test ride today.

 

[Daboo]

I've mounted mine on that flat surface under the headlights. The view is unobstructed and the double-backed tape holds the lightweight camera just fine.

Chris

 

[freebird6]

You did a great job there. I put mine on the left side under the front fairing. I had to leave it loose until I figured out the orientation. Spun it around as it was upside over when I turned it on. Now it is pretty well situated.

 

[fartymarty]

After some thought and a suggestion from my son, I installed it on the cover for the windshield mechanism. I drilled a hole for the cable to pass through which also allows the camera a bit more range of movement up and down. It's raining, so no test ride today.View attachment 40656View attachment 40657

I looked at that spot on mine and I'd have to go lower onto the painted plastic to clear the windshield when it's in the lowest position...how'd you do that Bud?

I think I'm going to try under the fairing just off center on the left side to insure that the front fender doesn't come up and smack it in a big pavement bump. Well that only will work if I'm going straight, of course if I'm turning to the left and hit a bump it might get hit....Maybe dead center as far forward as I can get and hope that the rearward movement of the fender will be enough to clear......I'll let you know.

 

[Bud]

I looked at that spot on mine and I'd have to go lower onto the painted plastic to clear the windshield when it's in the lowest position...how'd you do that Bud?

I think I'm going to try under the fairing just off center on the left side to insure that the front fender doesn't come up and smack it in a big pavement bump. Well that only will work if I'm going straight, of course if I'm turning to the left and hit a bump it might get hit....Maybe dead center as far forward as I can get and hope that the rearward movement of the fender will be enough to clear......I'll let you know.

The windshield is a mra vario on madstad brackets. The brackets give it more clearance for the camera when it's all the way down.

 

[fartymarty]

The windshield is a mra vario on madstad brackets. The brackets give it more clearance for the camera when it's all the way down.

AhAA....OK, I'm glad I asked...at least for others that might break out the drill before they check clearances.

SO Bud, while I've got you on the line, have you picked out a Visor or Glare Stomper type set up for your Carpuride display?
(Yes I'm a little off the camera topic with that, it's what I do.)

Do you have a photo of your rear mount camera and wire routing set up for the rear? (<-- returned to topic)

 

[Bud]

I haven't done anything for a glare shield yet. I'll take some pics of the rear camera in a while.

 

[Bud]

 

[fartymarty]

Thanks Bud!

 

[Oilman]

I bought myself a carpuride android auto device for Christmas. I have the rear camera mounted under the luggage rack, but haven't decided yet on a location for the front camera. Tell me the options, pros and cons and what you decided was best. Thanks in advance. Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

I know this is late in reply to your question, but I spent a considerable amount of time thinking about that question as well and in the end, I mounted my front camera behind my windshield because I found that when I mounted or rode with cameras in front of the windshield, the bugs inevitablycovered the lens without me knowing and I might have dozens of minutes if not, ours of useless video with bug guts instead of panoramic views. Here’s a couple of pictures of my front and my rear camera mount.

 

[2andblue]

Does the camera sometimes focus on the windshield?

Blue wants to use the camera, I haven’t set it up yet.

Wayne, Carol & Blue

 

[Oilman]

Does the camera sometimes focus on the windshield?

Blue wants to use the camera, I haven’t set it up yet.

Wayne, Carol & Blue

The camera does not focus on the windshield, there is som distortion at times due to the curvature of the windshield.

 

[Oilman]

The camera does not focus on the windshield, there is som distortion at times due to the curvature of the windshield. View attachment 42015

By the way, this is the VanTrue F1 series dashcam for motorcycles. I did a lot of research and it was definitely the right choice in my opinion. Front and rear cameras

 

[connie_rider]

Dumb question.
Can a person take and store snapshots with camera's like this?
I would like to do that as well as video's. (maybe more so)
Sometimes it would be better to just stop the bike and take a quick photo without getting out a phone,

 

[Bud]

Dumb question.
Can a person take and store snapshots with camera's like this?
I would like to do that as well as video's. (maybe more so)
Sometimes it would be better to just stop the bike and take a quick photo without getting out a phone,

With mine you can.