How do you mount a GoPro on a helmet/bike?

michael38 · August 2nd, 2013, 06:28 PM

I'm looking to buy a GoPro camera but I'm not sure how to mount it on my helmet or my bike? Is it possible to mount on the chin of the helmet so the camera doesn't mount on the top (looks weird)? Is it better to mount on the helmet or bike if I want to use it to defend myself in case of an accident that I'm not at fault (I hope I won't have to use it that way...)
What mounting accessories do I need to get?

note: I have a RF1100 helmet

CC Cowboy · August 2nd, 2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by michael38

I'm looking to buy a GoPro camera but I'm not sure how to mount it on my helmet or my bike? Is it possible to mount on the chin of the helmet so the camera doesn't mount on the top (looks weird)? Is it better to mount on the helmet or bike if I want to use it to defend myself in case of an accident that I'm not at fault (I hope I won't have to use it that way...)
What mounting accessories do I need to get?

note: I have a RF1100 helmet

Just drill through the helmet and bolt it up. Make sure you wear the helmet while drilling to get the perfect alignment.

on second thought don't do that (I forgot about the mentality of some members).

Driddle · August 2nd, 2013, 06:51 PM

There are all kinds of mounts you can use.
I know you can use the flat mount or a curved mount for your helmet, or there are suction cup mounts.
Try looking on youtube for people's helmet cam setups.
All you have to search is Go Pro helmet cam setup or something along those lines.

Galaxieman · August 2nd, 2013, 08:01 PM

Camera will come with a couple of flat and curved (i.e. 'helmet') stick-on mounts. They've got heavy-duty 3M adhesive stickers on the back so you just have to find a spot on the helmet that allows you to mount up the camera and point it forward/backward.

This is how I had the camera set up on my Scorpion EXO-400 when I hit the deer back in '09:

I've got a Speed and Strength lid now that had a blank spot where the 'S' emblem is on the Scorpion, so now I can mount the camera over the visor for a more centered view.

Old Lemon · August 2nd, 2013, 08:04 PM

the camera comes with a couple mounts. If you want it for like court purposes then definitely put it on your helmet. A camera anywhere on your helmet will look weird but what do you care? you ride a motorcycle and they are jealous. I put my go pro straight on top of my helmet using a curved adhesive mount that came with it

slickt0mmy · August 2nd, 2013, 08:07 PM

This should be helpful. She even mounts it on the chin, like you're looking for

Link to original page on YouTube.

csmith12 · August 2nd, 2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Just drill through the helmet and bolt it up. Make sure you wear the helmet while drilling to get the perfect alignment.

August 2nd, 2013, 06:28 PM	#1
michael38 ninjette.org member Name: Michael Location: Canada Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 20	How do you mount a GoPro on a helmet/bike? I'm looking to buy a GoPro camera but I'm not sure how to mount it on my helmet or my bike? Is it possible to mount on the chin of the helmet so the camera doesn't mount on the top (looks weird)? Is it better to mount on the helmet or bike if I want to use it to defend myself in case of an accident that I'm not at fault (I hope I won't have to use it that way...) What mounting accessories do I need to get? note: I have a RF1100 helmet

August 2nd, 2013, 06:51 PM	#3
Driddle ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Murrieta, California Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 288	There are all kinds of mounts you can use. I know you can use the flat mount or a curved mount for your helmet, or there are suction cup mounts. Try looking on youtube for people's helmet cam setups. All you have to search is Go Pro helmet cam setup or something along those lines. __________________________________________________ 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250r \| Yoshimura Stainless Full Exhaust \| Pazzo Levers \| Puig Double Bubble \| DynoJet Stage 2 \| K&N Intake \|

August 2nd, 2013, 08:01 PM	#4
Galaxieman ninjette.org member Name: Jim Location: Schofield Barracks, HI Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 Concours 14 Posts: 130	Camera will come with a couple of flat and curved (i.e. 'helmet') stick-on mounts. They've got heavy-duty 3M adhesive stickers on the back so you just have to find a spot on the helmet that allows you to mount up the camera and point it forward/backward. This is how I had the camera set up on my Scorpion EXO-400 when I hit the deer back in '09: I've got a Speed and Strength lid now that had a blank spot where the 'S' emblem is on the Scorpion, so now I can mount the camera over the visor for a more centered view. __________________________________________________ Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparat bellum...

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August 2nd, 2013, 08:04 PM	#5
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	the camera comes with a couple mounts. If you want it for like court purposes then definitely put it on your helmet. A camera anywhere on your helmet will look weird but what do you care? you ride a motorcycle and they are jealous. I put my go pro straight on top of my helmet using a curved adhesive mount that came with it

August 2nd, 2013, 08:07 PM	#6
slickt0mmy ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Ohio Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 Posts: 178	This should be helpful. She even mounts it on the chin, like you're looking for Link to original page on YouTube.