camera is bouncing

**HwyRider** · 05-05-2014, 05:07 PM

I mounted a helmet cam to the crash bars and it is on there tight. There is no movement but when riding the bike and recording the video seems to be bouncing.

**ringadingh** · 05-05-2014, 05:11 PM

It probably vibrating when the bike is in motion.

vulcanguy · 05-05-2014, 07:15 PM

Hi
I have a GOPRO Hero2 & when I had my Nomad, I mounted the camera using the adhesive mount on the clutch fluid reservoir. That option gave me excellent results. I also put a piece of tape over the mike that is on top of the GOPRO.
Good luck!

**HwyRider** · 05-05-2014, 07:40 PM

I have a fairing so putting it anywhere other than the crash bars won't work.

blowndodge · 05-05-2014, 07:59 PM

I have a Go Pro 2 and a very ridged mount causes that "fluttering" You'll have to find a better location. That's why you see these things mounted to helmets and arms. They don't bounce.

fish · 05-05-2014, 08:46 PM

I have a tachyon HD and use a RAM mount on the handle bars. I also used it on the engine guards. I'm sure the tachyon weighs a lot less then the Go Pro .
Just how bad is the bouncing?
This is how much I get.

fish · 05-05-2014, 08:49 PM

sorry, that was on the bag guards but I used it on the engine guards too.

**HwyRider** · 05-05-2014, 09:22 PM

I get sea sick watching the video. I'll post a video tomorrow. I'm using the Tachyon XC.

Silent Sam · 05-06-2014, 03:18 AM

Some camera's have an "anti-jitter" feature programed in...be sure its activated when videoing on the go !

**HwyRider** · 05-06-2014, 12:18 PM

I think the engine may be interfering with it. If I hit a bump it doesn't shake. It seems to only shake when I accelerate.

**HwyRider** · 05-06-2014, 02:37 PM

Took it off and tried to find a mounting place on the handlebars. No go. I would have to raise it 7 inches from the bars to see past the fairing. Tried the rear bag crash bars and didn't fit. Not enough room. Wasn't meant to be on there I guess.

Gypsy Dragon · 05-06-2014, 03:05 PM

I've seen that before, that's straight up engine vibration, not bouncing. I think you have the right idea trying to find somewhere else not attached to the engine mounts (at least I think the crash bars are...) or at least a bit further away. The picture on that cam looks great otherwise!

Silent Sam · 05-06-2014, 03:38 PM

Just watched your video...I bought one of those $29 video camers from the dollar store in Ajo, Az....mounted it on my bike and the video was just like yours...all distorted during movement...I think it's the 'frame-rate" of those cheapy camera's...if you can set a faster frame rate it might help...or go to a higher quality camera --I have a double hand me down -early model,GO PRO..that two other owners couldnt make work...and I cant make it work either..so be advised that a good idea would be to talk to others who use "biking camera's' befor investing
... GOOD LUCK !

**HwyRider** · 05-06-2014, 06:52 PM

I did. That's why I went with the Tachyon.

fish · 05-06-2014, 08:23 PM

OK! I think I know what your problem is, either you are riding a Harley or your camera thinks your riding a Harley.

That is bad, What kind of mounting bracket are you using and is it tight?

05-05-2014, 05:07 PM	#1
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	camera is bouncing I mounted a helmet cam to the crash bars and it is on there tight. There is no movement but when riding the bike and recording the video seems to be bouncing. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-05-2014, 05:11 PM	#2
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05-05-2014, 07:15 PM	#3
vulcanguy Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aylmer Quebec Posts: 987	Hi I have a GOPRO Hero2 & when I had my Nomad, I mounted the camera using the adhesive mount on the clutch fluid reservoir. That option gave me excellent results. I also put a piece of tape over the mike that is on top of the GOPRO. Good luck! __________________ Some days your the pigeon...some days your the statue! "Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. "
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05-05-2014, 07:40 PM	#4
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I have a fairing so putting it anywhere other than the crash bars won't work. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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05-05-2014, 07:59 PM	#5
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I have a Go Pro 2 and a very ridged mount causes that "fluttering" You'll have to find a better location. That's why you see these things mounted to helmets and arms. They don't bounce. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-05-2014, 08:46 PM	#6
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	I have a tachyon HD and use a RAM mount on the handle bars. I also used it on the engine guards. I'm sure the tachyon weighs a lot less then the Go Pro . Just how bad is the bouncing? This is how much I get. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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05-05-2014, 08:49 PM	#7
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	sorry, that was on the bag guards but I used it on the engine guards too. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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05-05-2014, 09:22 PM	#8
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I get sea sick watching the video. I'll post a video tomorrow. I'm using the Tachyon XC. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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05-06-2014, 03:18 AM	#9
Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	Some camera's have an "anti-jitter" feature programed in...be sure its activated when videoing on the go !
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05-06-2014, 12:18 PM	#10
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I think the engine may be interfering with it. If I hit a bump it doesn't shake. It seems to only shake when I accelerate. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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05-06-2014, 02:37 PM	#11
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	Took it off and tried to find a mounting place on the handlebars. No go. I would have to raise it 7 inches from the bars to see past the fairing. Tried the rear bag crash bars and didn't fit. Not enough room. Wasn't meant to be on there I guess. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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05-06-2014, 03:05 PM	#12
Gypsy Dragon Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Round Rock, Tx. Posts: 493	I've seen that before, that's straight up engine vibration, not bouncing. I think you have the right idea trying to find somewhere else not attached to the engine mounts (at least I think the crash bars are...) or at least a bit further away. The picture on that cam looks great otherwise!
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05-06-2014, 03:38 PM	#13
Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	Just watched your video...I bought one of those $29 video camers from the dollar store in Ajo, Az....mounted it on my bike and the video was just like yours...all distorted during movement...I think it's the 'frame-rate" of those cheapy camera's...if you can set a faster frame rate it might help...or go to a higher quality camera --I have a double hand me down -early model,GO PRO..that two other owners couldnt make work...and I cant make it work either..so be advised that a good idea would be to talk to others who use "biking camera's' befor investing ... GOOD LUCK !
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05-06-2014, 06:52 PM	#14
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I did. That's why I went with the Tachyon. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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05-06-2014, 08:23 PM	#15
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	OK! I think I know what your problem is, either you are riding a Harley or your camera thinks your riding a Harley. That is bad, What kind of mounting bracket are you using and is it tight? __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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