Mounting gopro on gas tank.

LT505 · March 29th, 2013, 12:39 PM

Hi I was just wondering how you guys mount your gopro to your gas tank? I used the sticky mount on the gas tank but I am having trouble getting the camera up high enough so its looking down towards the road but has all the controls in the video as well. Just curious what you guys use?

Vergil · March 29th, 2013, 12:51 PM

I mount my go pro underneath the windshield. Put the settings so the camera flips the video since its upside down. I just used the adhesive mount. Had it on for months through rain, washing, and still just as strong.

LT505 · March 29th, 2013, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vergil

I mount my go pro underneath the windshield. Put the settings so the camera flips the video since its upside down. I just used the adhesive mount. Had it on for months through rain, washing, and still just as strong.

Hmm that sounds like a good idea!

Do you have any videos on youtube or anything I can check out to see how it looks?

Vergil · March 29th, 2013, 12:57 PM

Give me just a moment and I'll post some pics

Vergil · March 29th, 2013, 01:02 PM

There we are

Jiggles · March 29th, 2013, 01:07 PM

Attach it to the windshield

Its difficult to get a good view from the gas tank

motoduelist · March 29th, 2013, 01:15 PM

I use the suction cup mount on the gas tank without any issues. Just one thing to note though. The further away you get from a solid mounting point (the gas tank in this case), the more vibration you're going to see in your video.

Minikin_Jo · March 29th, 2013, 01:41 PM

I used to have my camera mounted between the windshield and headlight on my 250 with the sticky tape. It held up really well and I like the footage it took, it didn't seem to vibrate too much from what I could tell.

backinthesaddleagain · March 29th, 2013, 01:44 PM

A cool shot to do from time to time is suction mount low on side of fairing, shows how much the fork travels up and down.

alex.s · March 29th, 2013, 03:10 PM

i mount mine on top of my helmet for a nice first-person perspective.

rojoracing53 · March 29th, 2013, 03:13 PM

Here's mounted to the triple clamp via a flat mount.

Link to original page on YouTube.

NinjetteNewfie · March 29th, 2013, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Attach it to the windshield

Its difficult to get a good view from the gas tank

Hey Jiggles, which mount are you using there?? Just got a GoPro silver and I like that camera angle.

Jiggles · March 29th, 2013, 05:35 PM

The curved mount for gopro

mfresh · March 29th, 2013, 05:44 PM

That's a great idea Jiggles.

My wind screen is tinted so I can't really mounted it behind the wind screen, but I never thought about mounting it in front of the wind screen... Nice.

I think I may just do that.

How does the footage look?

I was also looking at possibly mounting it upside down under the headlights/cowling above the front fender but was afraid it may hit the fender in a bump or something.

edit

Btw @Jiggles, do you have a closeup shot of your mount? I have the curved adhesive pad but I don't see how the hell you got it to mount in that perpendicular position.

rojoracing53 · March 29th, 2013, 06:03 PM

Here's what it looks like when mounted in front of the windscreen same as jiggles.

Note the audio in this video is from the rear camera because the front camera on the windscreen has way to much wind noise.

Link to original page on YouTube.

rojoracing53 · March 29th, 2013, 06:06 PM

Here's one

LT505 · March 29th, 2013, 07:28 PM

Nice, a lot of great suggestions here! I will try some of them out when I get a chance.

Thanks!

psych0hans · March 29th, 2013, 07:33 PM

Last time when I was at the track, I just mounted it on my speedo using a suction mount...

Aurodox · March 29th, 2013, 08:57 PM

Here's an example of how not to mount the GoPro to the windscreen.

Link to original page on YouTube.

I used the suction cup mount extended pretty far. Definitely would recommend using the adhesive mounts.

mfresh · March 30th, 2013, 11:48 AM

@rojoracing53 thanks!

I am still a little lost though... The side mount has the Go Pro on its side.. How are you getting it to do a 90 degree turn like that? A joint adapter?

rojoracing53 · March 30th, 2013, 11:58 AM

90deg short adapter, comes in most kits.

mfresh · March 30th, 2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

90deg short adapter, comes in most kits.

Aha! That was the missing piece.

Thanks Jason!

Soujyu · April 6th, 2013, 11:53 PM

I highly do NOT suggest mounting the GoPro on the gas tank. The vibrations from a 250 (and possibly the 300) on the gas tank will cause the video to jitter so much to the point where it's unusable. (How do I know this? I had to throw away an hour's worth of footage because of that.)

You would be better served by mounting the GoPro somewhere on your body, such as your helmet, or with their optional body strap.

LT505 · April 7th, 2013, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soujyu

I highly do NOT suggest mounting the GoPro on the gas tank. The vibrations from a 250 (and possibly the 300) on the gas tank will cause the video to jitter so much to the point where it's unusable. (How do I know this? I had to throw away an hour's worth of footage because of that.)

You would be better served by mounting the GoPro somewhere on your body, such as your helmet, or with their optional body strap.

I've tried the helmet and it works pretty good but I don't feel like mounting it there all the time. I think I will see how the windshield thing works out for me.

Slick_Stevo · April 7th, 2013, 09:01 AM

I don't own a gopro...but I've see this mount used by a few different people up here

http://www.kapscomoto.com/Camera_Mounts_s/1030.htm

dustoff · April 7th, 2013, 10:05 AM

I have done the tank mount with the suction cup, but it shakes a little and gets in the way in full tuck. The fork mount is a nice option with the roll bar mount.

The suction cup is really remarkable for strength. I mounted it on to the outside of a helicopter and it stayed put.

choneofakind · April 7th, 2013, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soujyu

The vibrations from a 250 (and possibly the 300) on the gas tank will cause the video to jitter so much to the point where it's unusable.

I've never had that problem. I use a camera mount on the gas cap that puts the camera directly above the stem. No vibrations, rock solid even over bumps.

You sure you just didn't use too many of those gopro mounting connectors? 2 or more little connecting arms and it will get shaky, no matter what you mount it to.

Link to original page on YouTube.

ninja820 · June 24th, 2013, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

Here's one

what if I don't have the 90 degree adapter. Can I attach the adhesive mount vertically?

sLick415 · June 24th, 2013, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja820

what if I don't have the 90 degree adapter. Can I attach the adhesive mount vertically?

Nope

ninja820 · June 25th, 2013, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sLick415

Nope

the flat one would stick but my concern is the gopro coming off with the quick release due to vibration or passing through a bump

sLick415 · June 25th, 2013, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja820

the flat one would stick but my concern is the gopro coming off with the quick release due to vibration or passing through a bump

That's what the white rubber piece is for.

March 29th, 2013, 12:39 PM	#1
LT505 ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: PA Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 121	Mounting gopro on gas tank. Hi I was just wondering how you guys mount your gopro to your gas tank? I used the sticky mount on the gas tank but I am having trouble getting the camera up high enough so its looking down towards the road but has all the controls in the video as well. Just curious what you guys use?

March 29th, 2013, 01:07 PM	#6
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Attach it to the windshield Its difficult to get a good view from the gas tank __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 29th, 2013, 01:41 PM	#8
Minikin_Jo ninjette.org sage Name: Jo Location: Howard County, MD Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 528	I used to have my camera mounted between the windshield and headlight on my 250 with the sticky tape. It held up really well and I like the footage it took, it didn't seem to vibrate too much from what I could tell. __________________________________________________ I'm not short, I'm concentrated AWESOME!

March 29th, 2013, 03:10 PM	#10
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i mount mine on top of my helmet for a nice first-person perspective. __________________________________________________

March 29th, 2013, 03:13 PM	#11
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Here's mounted to the triple clamp via a flat mount. Link to original page on YouTube.
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March 29th, 2013, 12:51 PM	#2
Vergil Laser Quest Name: Austin Location: Ventura county Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black Ninja 250r Posts: 245	I mount my go pro underneath the windshield. Put the settings so the camera flips the video since its upside down. I just used the adhesive mount. Had it on for months through rain, washing, and still just as strong.

March 29th, 2013, 12:57 PM	#4
Vergil Laser Quest Name: Austin Location: Ventura county Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Black Ninja 250r Posts: 245	Give me just a moment and I'll post some pics

March 29th, 2013, 01:15 PM	#7
motoduelist ninjette.org member Name: motoduelist Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250, 2006 Ninja ZX-10R Posts: 34	I use the suction cup mount on the gas tank without any issues. Just one thing to note though. The further away you get from a solid mounting point (the gas tank in this case), the more vibration you're going to see in your video.

March 29th, 2013, 01:44 PM	#9
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	A cool shot to do from time to time is suction mount low on side of fairing, shows how much the fork travels up and down.

March 29th, 2013, 05:35 PM	#13
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	The curved mount for gopro __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

March 29th, 2013, 05:44 PM	#14
mfresh Knee-dragger in Training Name: Manny Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R (Sunbeam Red) Posts: 319	That's a great idea Jiggles. My wind screen is tinted so I can't really mounted it behind the wind screen, but I never thought about mounting it in front of the wind screen... Nice. I think I may just do that. How does the footage look? I was also looking at possibly mounting it upside down under the headlights/cowling above the front fender but was afraid it may hit the fender in a bump or something. edit Btw @Jiggles, do you have a closeup shot of your mount? I have the curved adhesive pad but I don't see how the hell you got it to mount in that perpendicular position. __________________________________________________ North GA Riders

March 29th, 2013, 06:03 PM	#15
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Here's what it looks like when mounted in front of the windscreen same as jiggles. Note the audio in this video is from the rear camera because the front camera on the windscreen has way to much wind noise. Link to original page on YouTube.

March 29th, 2013, 06:06 PM	#16
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Here's one

March 29th, 2013, 07:28 PM	#17
LT505 ninjette.org member Name: Bob Location: PA Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 121	Nice, a lot of great suggestions here! I will try some of them out when I get a chance. Thanks!

March 29th, 2013, 07:33 PM	#18
psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Last time when I was at the track, I just mounted it on my speedo using a suction mount... __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

March 29th, 2013, 08:57 PM	#19
Aurodox ninjette.org member Name: - Location: - Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: 139	Here's an example of how not to mount the GoPro to the windscreen. Link to original page on YouTube. I used the suction cup mount extended pretty far. Definitely would recommend using the adhesive mounts.

March 30th, 2013, 11:48 AM	#20
mfresh Knee-dragger in Training Name: Manny Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R (Sunbeam Red) Posts: 319	@rojoracing53 thanks! I am still a little lost though... The side mount has the Go Pro on its side.. How are you getting it to do a 90 degree turn like that? A joint adapter? __________________________________________________ North GA Riders

March 30th, 2013, 11:58 AM	#21
rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	90deg short adapter, comes in most kits.

April 6th, 2013, 11:53 PM	#23
Soujyu ninjette.org sage Name: W Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R (sold), 2012 Tuono V4R Posts: 512	I highly do NOT suggest mounting the GoPro on the gas tank. The vibrations from a 250 (and possibly the 300) on the gas tank will cause the video to jitter so much to the point where it's unusable. (How do I know this? I had to throw away an hour's worth of footage because of that.) You would be better served by mounting the GoPro somewhere on your body, such as your helmet, or with their optional body strap. __________________________________________________ 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R - "Aria" (sold) 2012 Aprilia Tuono V4R - "Perrine" Proof that Harleys and Ninjettes are friendly with each other

April 7th, 2013, 09:01 AM	#25
Slick_Stevo ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Toronto, Canada Join Date: Feb 2013 Motorcycle(s): '13 GSX-R600, '09 Ninja 250, 04 SV 650 (track) Posts: 157	I don't own a gopro...but I've see this mount used by a few different people up here http://www.kapscomoto.com/Camera_Mounts_s/1030.htm

April 7th, 2013, 10:05 AM	#26
dustoff covered in awesome sauce Name: Jim Location: Lower Alabama Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r racebike, 09 Triumph Street Triple R Posts: 31	I have done the tank mount with the suction cup, but it shakes a little and gets in the way in full tuck. The fork mount is a nice option with the roll bar mount. The suction cup is really remarkable for strength. I mounted it on to the outside of a helicopter and it stayed put.

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