Camera mount location

[Cnille]

Does anyone know whats under the black button in the center of this pic? I'm looking for a place to mount a Go Pro camera.

 

[elizilla]

There's a mirror mount under there. It's an M10 hole. The black button is hard to remove; I had to destroy it to get it out. I drilled a small hole in the center of it, jammed a screwdriver into the hole, and twisted it out.

I used the hole to attach a little metal stage that I could put my heated grip controller and my PTT switch on.

 

[Cnille]

Thanks. I was hoping that's what it was. I like your idea of a platform for my heated gear controller also.

 

[TracyJ]

You can also get a ram mount ball to screw it and I have mounted my Zumo there. It's a clean look. MCL has them in stock for $12.


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[Rob]

ditto...i put a ram ball there and mount my gps to it. i think i heated a small screwdriver to push it through, then twisted it out.

 

[dnktng]

Also the threaded hole is a 10mm X 1.25, somewhat less common than the easy-to-find 10mm x1.00 thread size.

 

[elizilla]

If that was a bolt it was made of cheese. The cap ripped off and what was left had to be unscrewed, but it was easy to drill a hole into it, jam a screwdriver down the middle, and twist it out.

 

[elizilla]

I didn't save the stuff I took out of the hole, but I don't recall a metal bolt under the plastic cap. It was plastic all the way down. My guess was, they put the plastic in the hole while it was still soft, and let it harden in place, because the cap was not designed to be removed.

 

[dnktng]

I didn't save the stuff I took out of the hole, but I don't recall a metal bolt under the plastic cap. It was plastic all the way down. My guess was, they put the plastic in the hole while it was still soft, and let it harden in place, because the cap was not designed to be removed.

Agreed, that's how I remember it, no metal bolt inserted, it was all plastic. I thought it was poured in hot plastic. I may have inserted a hot screwdriver to remove it. I still have a ~2" tall aluminum pedistal with a ball on the end that fits a Garmin GPS installed in the mirror hole. Ended up liking the GPS in the center, so I use the 2" tall aluminum pedistal with a ball to hang my helmet.

If the cap could have been saved, I'd re-insert it. Cap part number 53174-MY5-G30 $0.50. I guess I could spring for a new one.

 

[Warren]

I only remember mine being all plastic as well. I agree with Rick that if it was made to be screwed in or out why not provide something the attach a screw driver to it. I wonder how they install them at the factory.

 

[charlie b]

And, just to complete the thread, you don't really need a mount. Just use the left hand to hold it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzxWVmJbqJ0&list=UUBETVhSwukAV8T72bS2YKmg&index=2&feature=plcp

 

[Phil Tarman]

Charlie, on the NT on that road, I think I'd want to be using the left hand on the clutch. The Goose seems to have a broader torque band.

 

[charlie b]

Guzzi's have a wide torque band. Many times I can go through a series of bends without shifting at all where on the NT it takes quite a few changes. Part of that is just the lower power level and displacement of the NT. An extra 150cc makes a lot of difference.

The Guzzi in that video 1) has an 1100 engine with 90-100hp, and 2) is being ridden by one of the smoothest riders not found on a race track. Actually, he does race. On frozen lakes He is also one of the higher mileage riders. He has three or four Guzzi's right now with the lowest mileage over 200k. His rat bike has over 400k miles on it. None of that counts the two bikes he has in Europe and a few dirt/ice bikes.

So, a disclaimer. DON'T use a video camera on roads like that! I would not. I'm not that good.

 

[gssurfer]

Thanks for that detail, I had originally purchased the wrong thread.

Also the threaded hole is a 10mm X 1.25, somewhat less common than the easy-to-find 10mm x1.00 thread size.

 

[gwenamax]

Hello,

I have a low-end camera (cam 808 on Ebay), and I just did a test on leaving my job (Orly Airport, Paris). I put the camera on the left side. She just laid with adhesive paper.

It's funny, and I think do other tests (I must think of adjust the date and time next time ...)


http://vimeo.com/65206469

 

[John Browning]

I mounted a flat plate at that location and attached my heat controller for my vest. The correct bolt is available at Lowe's in the metric bolt section.

 

[John Browning]

Barry-This is what I use. It will work on the windshield or any place that you can get a clear view of the road. I'm going to try it on the rear view mirror on my next trip out. The mount has a V-groove so it will hold on rounded surfaces. I will put a tether on it just in case. The mount will adjust to just about any location.

http://www.aerostich.com/electronics/photo-and-video/tripods-and-camera-accessories/ultra-mount.html

 

[skiper]

Gwenamax - Hi , you sure do handle the Deauville very well-especially on the sidewalk. Only in a dream could we ride on sidewalk in New York State. Fun to see your vids-it's different..

 

[gwenamax]

Another one... Le p?riph?rique Parisien.

[video=vimeo;91067675]http://vimeo.com/91067675[/video]

 

[skiper]

It was fun to see Paris commute , liked how the cam mount location changed from previous vid and I thought we were gonna crash when lane sharing began , also liked the Police bikes blasting past at 24:24 , was that a doughnut or croissant kicked up just after they passed ? Maybe the land splitting required two hands so the treat had to go .. Thanks for the ride -- be safe and have fun ..