Ripping the twisties *Video* - EthioKnight

EthioKnight · April 3rd, 2012, 06:55 PM

HeYa folks,
Got done editing/chopping the 3+ hours worth of footage I got on my recent run on the twisties. I hope you guys/gals enjoy it.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Asspire · April 3rd, 2012, 07:36 PM

you need some gel for your mohawk.

nice ride. but camera is facing the wrong direction

EthioKnight · April 3rd, 2012, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asspire

you need some gel for your mohawk.

nice ride. but camera is facing the wrong direction

Lol...don't I know it! I have enough trouble as it is maintaining my "real" hair, now I gotta worry about my "fake" one

As to the direction of the cam...I just had one flat adhesive mount for the GoPro and I made do...I'll work on it. Thanks bud!

Klondike1020 · April 3rd, 2012, 10:41 PM

Nice spirited ride . What exhaust is that ?
Looking forward to a vid looking forward.

EthioKnight · April 3rd, 2012, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klondike1020

Nice spirited ride . What exhaust is that ?
Looking forward to a vid looking forward.

Thanks bro! I have a DanMoto Carbon GP, dude I gotta tell ya, DanMoto + shim + desnorkeling = orgasmic sex on two wheels! (no exaggeration)...at least that's how I feel.
I'm looking at several mounting accessories and once I have everything properly setup, I'll be uploading more vids...yes, even forward viewing ones

alex.s · April 4th, 2012, 01:48 AM

more gas!

NDspd · April 4th, 2012, 04:37 AM

Nice job man!! Need some more twisties, but at least you have more than I do.

EthioKnight · April 4th, 2012, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

more gas!

I know right...that really isn't how I usually ride...you should see me whipping my buddy on his 636

, but yeah, it was my first time having the GoPro on and I wasn't really trusting of the adhesive mount and my penny pinching self couldn't risk loosing my precious new cam...

EthioKnight · April 4th, 2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

Nice job man!! Need some more twisties, but at least you have more than I do.

Thanks bro! There were plenty more twisties...but the editing process was hellish! jeez... I just chopped parts indiscriminately to make what I thought was a "decent" job. I'll do better next time and with multiple cams and PIP.

alex.s · April 4th, 2012, 10:25 AM

those gopros are surprisingly tough. ive seen them survive everything thrown at them including crashes and getting ran over by bikes. worst ive seen happen to them is a scratched up case

csmith12 · April 4th, 2012, 11:20 AM

Nice riding and cool vid Alex

NDspd · April 4th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

those gopros are surprisingly tough. ive seen them survive everything thrown at them including crashes and getting ran over by bikes. worst ive seen happen to them is a scratched up case

I had a friend of mine get into a good crash the other day and broke the case.

EthioKnight · April 4th, 2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Nice riding and cool vid Alex

Thanks! Not bad for a first attempt me thinks...but thanks again all!

TheJimmyEnglish · April 4th, 2012, 04:40 PM

Nice vid. What helmet are you running?

EthioKnight · April 4th, 2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJimmyEnglish

Nice vid. What helmet are you running?

Thanks man. It's a KBC VR1X "Beast". Got it as a present from mom, which knocked my socks off...not because it was a present, but because she chose the most aggressive, "devilish" helmet she could find lol...not something you'd expect from a bible consuming woman, but whoever really understood their parents, I ask

Trailerboy531 · April 4th, 2012, 05:44 PM

Where is the camera mounted in this video? Can you get a picture of it if possible? I've been thinking of a place to mount from this angle.

EthioKnight · April 4th, 2012, 05:55 PM

It's mounted on my front brake fluid reservoir. The flat, rectangular shape of our front brake reservoirs makes for an ideal place to put the flat adhesive mount for the GoPro. I literally had 30 minutes before hitting the road to try and figure out where to mount and so I went for the easiest place...hopefully I can easily remove the mount, going to convert to SS lines and flush the fluid...I'll post pics as soon as I get home.

Trailerboy531 · April 4th, 2012, 05:57 PM

The mounts come off more easily if you heat them, ie with a hair dryer, before yanking them off.

EthioKnight · April 4th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Oh!...great! I'll do just that...and since you seem to know more about 'em than I do, answer this for me...they are reusable right?

Trailerboy531 · April 4th, 2012, 06:14 PM

Sort of... The adhesive that is on the mount wont really be reusable. You can, however, remove it and purchase some 3M double sided adhesive and use that to replace it.

EthioKnight · April 4th, 2012, 06:15 PM

^

EthioKnight · April 4th, 2012, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Where is the camera mounted in this video? Can you get a picture of it if possible? I've been thinking of a place to mount from this angle.

Here ya go max my man, sorry 4 the delay. The white marks you see are the residue left over from the copious amount of gorilla tape I used as a safeguard...need to wipe clean.

Trailerboy531 · April 4th, 2012, 10:25 PM

Uh....is your handlebar bent? Maybe it's just the picture...

Thanks for that by the way, much appreciated

EthioKnight · April 5th, 2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailerboy531

Uh....is your handlebar bent?

Handlebars were straight and true last time I checked...no reason for them to be bent.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

What happens when you need to add fluid? Looks like the screws will mess up the mount.

Nice twisties you got there bro!
I arranged the mount so that the screws are barely in touch with it and from what I've learned so far, the mount should come off simply enough with a little bit of heat. I did use the genuine GoPro adhesive mount (I know there are eBay ones out there, don't know how they hold up) but I just thought I'd be on the safe side...you can't go wrong with gorilla tape

I have the suction mount, handle bar mount and several flat and curved sticky mounts on the way (bought a basic GoPro)...so, I'll be making better vids where I'll be sparing you of my sexy self.

EthioKnight · April 5th, 2012, 11:59 AM

hmm...interesting. I never was a recording buff, it seems I have a lot to learn...ought to be fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

YoYoumight be able to aim it just right with a mirrored face shield so that the cam picks you up and the reflection of the road off your face shield. That might actually be a neat effect.

... that idea had occurred to me as well, here's me doing some mundane night time riding (deemed not dramatic enough for youtube)...but yeah, I might use that for my next run. Thanks for the pointers bro, appreciate it

EthioKnight · April 6th, 2012, 12:52 PM

wow...you really ought to write a book man, that had depth. I'll definitely play around and see what I can come up with, thanks again for those nuggets of wisdom

April 3rd, 2012, 06:55 PM	#1
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	*Ripping the twisties Video* - EthioKnight** HeYa folks, Got done editing/chopping the 3+ hours worth of footage I got on my recent run on the twisties. I hope you guys/gals enjoy it. Link to original page on YouTube.

April 4th, 2012, 01:48 AM	#6
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	more gas! __________________________________________________

April 4th, 2012, 10:25 AM	#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	those gopros are surprisingly tough. ive seen them survive everything thrown at them including crashes and getting ran over by bikes. worst ive seen happen to them is a scratched up case __________________________________________________

April 4th, 2012, 11:20 AM	#11
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Nice riding and cool vid Alex __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

April 4th, 2012, 04:40 PM	#14
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	Nice vid. What helmet are you running? __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

April 3rd, 2012, 07:36 PM	#2
Asspire Fix It Till Ya Break It Name: Asspyre Location: T.Dot Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 250RRrrrr Posts: 623	you need some gel for your mohawk. nice ride. but camera is facing the wrong direction

April 3rd, 2012, 10:41 PM	#4
Klondike1020 Intrepid Adventurer Name: Josh Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.	Nice spirited ride . What exhaust is that ? Looking forward to a vid looking forward.

April 4th, 2012, 04:37 AM	#7
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Nice job man!! Need some more twisties, but at least you have more than I do.

April 4th, 2012, 05:44 PM	#16
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Where is the camera mounted in this video? Can you get a picture of it if possible? I've been thinking of a place to mount from this angle.

April 4th, 2012, 05:55 PM	#17
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	It's mounted on my front brake fluid reservoir. The flat, rectangular shape of our front brake reservoirs makes for an ideal place to put the flat adhesive mount for the GoPro. I literally had 30 minutes before hitting the road to try and figure out where to mount and so I went for the easiest place...hopefully I can easily remove the mount, going to convert to SS lines and flush the fluid...I'll post pics as soon as I get home.

April 4th, 2012, 05:57 PM	#18
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	The mounts come off more easily if you heat them, ie with a hair dryer, before yanking them off.

April 4th, 2012, 06:02 PM	#19
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	Oh!...great! I'll do just that...and since you seem to know more about 'em than I do, answer this for me...they are reusable right?

April 4th, 2012, 06:14 PM	#20
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Sort of... The adhesive that is on the mount wont really be reusable. You can, however, remove it and purchase some 3M double sided adhesive and use that to replace it.

April 4th, 2012, 06:15 PM	#21
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	^

April 4th, 2012, 10:25 PM	#23
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	Uh....is your handlebar bent? Maybe it's just the picture... Thanks for that by the way, much appreciated

April 6th, 2012, 12:52 PM	#26
EthioKnight Super Noob Name: Alex Location: Mobile, AL Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '84 Honda Spree 50cc Posts: A lot.	wow...you really ought to write a book man, that had depth. I'll definitely play around and see what I can come up with, thanks again for those nuggets of wisdom

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