Tank Cam Bracket

anybody ever made a bracket to put a digital camera on the tank?

 

Short answer: No

But.....

There is a crowd called RamMount that make just about every sort of
concievable mounting bracket for GPS units, laptops, palmtops, etc, and they
have a fairly large range of mounting options.

I vaguely recall that one of their mounts was for a videocam or still
camera.

The ram-mount web site: http://www.rammount.com/

Have a look around at the range of mounts they make, or post them a query.
All you'd need is a plate with a camera lock-screw fitted to the underside.

I know Johnny Appleseed GPS in Brisbane import these mounts, although
anything unusual might need to be ordered in.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Rod.......Out Back (DRZ400)

 

it has a tripod screw mount thing on the bottom of the camera, i was
thinking of using some kinda threat in that, and some kinda way to strap it
to the bike?

 

Threatening it wont help

Brett

 

He's a cop... it's the only method he knows.

Nev..
'03 ZX12R

 

You could try threatening it with a whitworth screw ... that'll
put the fear up it.

-----sharks

 

But you'll still need a bracket to attach the helmet to the tank.

Postman Pat

 

Not exactly, but mate of mine has a helmet-cam setup, take a look at
www.bodsworld.com there's a video and some stills on there - thing is
with a tank cam you're just going to get 'straight-ahead' whereas a
helmet mounted one you get the riders viewpoint which is often more
interesting.

One thing - not sure about Aus courts but in UK a tape could be
offered as evidence in cases of speeding and so on....

Regards,

Jeffles

 

The Ram-Mount has a couple of camera mounting systems. I think the
Universal Camera Mount is what you're chasing:

15. Universal camera mount with 11/2" balls. Shown with 1-RAM-202 base,
1-RAM-201

arm & 1-RAM-202A base with stud.


The pic was on page 8 of their catalogue, and the description on Page 11.

They do also make a ball that clamps to handlebars, instead of having to
screw a plate to your bike. I use one to hold a GPS in place on my
chook-chaser.

I dont work for or own shares in this company, but I wish I freakin did!


Cheers,

Rod.......Out Back

 

I'd really like the cup holder

Brett

 

Try
http://www.sportbikecam.com/

 

Christ knows it'd put the willies up me!
Clem

 

I think i might try to build one, get a 1/4 thread bolt and a peice of mdf
with non slip matting, on some kinda shaft with a clamp or other fixture?

what do ya think?

 

Here's what I'd do:

1. Get hold of a big long 1/4" bolt or a bit of threaded rod,
and a washer and wing nut to fit.

2. Get hold of a bit of fuel line which you can force over the
bolt, leaving an inch or so of the end exposed. The rubber
will help absorb vibrations. Two bits of fuel line would be
better.

3. Do something clever involving hose clamps, bits of steel
bracket, etc which attaches to the pointy end of the bike
and clamps the bolt in an appropriate position. Don't clamp
it too tight or the vibration resistance will be lost. Use
at least two clamps, one at each end of the rubberized section.

4. Put wingnut on end of bolt, backwards. Put washer on end of
bolt.

5. Attach someone elses camera, and test.

If I actually had a working bike (hiss, fume) I'd pop up the
hardware store and try it ...

-----sharks