Bodycams for Motorcyclists?

Noobman · March 2nd, 2016, 07:23 PM

Hey All,

So I'm selling a Sony Action Cam (that I would usually attach to the top/side of my helmet).

And I got to thinking, is there such a niche or does any motorcyclist out there wear a body cam ? (like the ones cops wear)

I'm looking to "streamline" my "look" when I'm out and about on my bike. I usually find that have a camera attached to the top/side of your helmet looks silly and goofy (only cuz they are so damn bulky, yes even the smaller ones like the Mobius Action Cam, ReplayXD, Polaroid Cube...etc).

I still really want to be able to record my rides but I don't want to look like a friggen alien/mobile antenna trying to catch comm signals from Mars.

Anyways, has anyone tried out any "bodycam" styled products ?

verboten1 · March 2nd, 2016, 07:35 PM

Especially on a ninja/sport bike, I'm not sure what good a chest rig would do. I mounted my camera on a windshield bolt. It sucked.

I moved it to my helmet, it was much nicer.

cuong-nutz · March 2nd, 2016, 07:35 PM

If you have a sport posture you won't see much unless you ride upright.

Noobman · March 2nd, 2016, 07:43 PM

Ah YES, I completely forgot about various riding postures....whoops.

I'm always riding upright (always feel like im on a horse)

verboten1 · March 2nd, 2016, 08:36 PM

Also, I DGAF what I look like. I'm on a bike, that's badassery in it's own right

NevadaWolf · March 2nd, 2016, 09:04 PM

I saw a cop walking around with a camera over his ear. It was about the size of a pen and, after explaining why I was curious, told me it could record and store his entire 8 hour shift.

Unfortunately when I looked it up (forgot the brand now) it was in the neighborhood of a grand.

You could always grab this helmet: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/b...-360fly-helmet

March 2nd, 2016, 07:23 PM	#1
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	Bodycams for Motorcyclists? Hey All, So I'm selling a Sony Action Cam (that I would usually attach to the top/side of my helmet). And I got to thinking, is there such a niche or does any motorcyclist out there wear a body cam ? (like the ones cops wear) I'm looking to "streamline" my "look" when I'm out and about on my bike. I usually find that have a camera attached to the top/side of your helmet looks silly and goofy (only cuz they are so damn bulky, yes even the smaller ones like the Mobius Action Cam, ReplayXD, Polaroid Cube...etc). I still really want to be able to record my rides but I don't want to look like a friggen alien/mobile antenna trying to catch comm signals from Mars. Anyways, has anyone tried out any "bodycam" styled products ?

March 2nd, 2016, 07:35 PM	#2
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Especially on a ninja/sport bike, I'm not sure what good a chest rig would do. I mounted my camera on a windshield bolt. It sucked. I moved it to my helmet, it was much nicer. __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

March 2nd, 2016, 07:35 PM	#3
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	If you have a sport posture you won't see much unless you ride upright. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

March 2nd, 2016, 08:36 PM	#5
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	Also, I DGAF what I look like. I'm on a bike, that's badassery in it's own right __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

March 2nd, 2016, 09:04 PM	#6
NevadaWolf Certified looney toon Name: Teri Location: 39°52'40.7"N 118°23'53.8"W (Northern NV) Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 102k+ miles -- 2014 CB500X, 42k+ miles Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 16 MOTM Jul '13, Jul '14	I saw a cop walking around with a camera over his ear. It was about the size of a pen and, after explaining why I was curious, told me it could record and store his entire 8 hour shift. Unfortunately when I looked it up (forgot the brand now) it was in the neighborhood of a grand. You could always grab this helmet: http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/b...-360fly-helmet __________________________________________________ <-- Linky Hey Unregistered! The code [you] shows the username currently logged in. IBA # 56020 AMA # 521481 Fun Rides! ][ My Videos ][ My Gear Hold yourself to the same rules you expect others to follow.

March 2nd, 2016, 07:43 PM	#4
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	Ah YES, I completely forgot about various riding postures....whoops. I'm always riding upright (always feel like im on a horse)

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