Using a Go-Pro camera is one of the greatest activities to capture the most enjoyable moments for motorcycle riding. Recording the camera with Go Pro allows you to find a suitable place to mount the miniature camera onto your motorcycle.
If you want to find a suitable place to use Go Pro, there are certain guides on how to mount Go Pro on a motorcycle.
Suitable Places to Mount Go Pro on Motorcycle
To know how to use Go Pro for motorcycle riding, there are certain locations that you can mount the miniature camera for an enjoyable riding moment. The following locations mention below:
Top Helmet Mounting
The top helmet mounting is the most common location that helps to record fun moments by mounting on top of the helmet. Mounting the Go Pro on top is a great place but not considered as the best location to mount Go Pro on the helmet. Top-mounted cameras are best suitable for recording pre-race speed riding to review the best tracks and for dangerous activities. Top helmet mounting has benefits and pitfalls:
| Pros | Cons |
| – The closest feeling of Point of View
– Vibrations do not affect the camera – The camera is further away from the motorcycle |
– Attracts unwanted attention and looks funny
– Creates frequent wind drags at high speeds which causes the camera to pull back – May causes too much head motion that makes your head feeling heavy – The camera might hit branches or other objects when riding off the street |
Side Helmet Mounting
Side helmet mounting is another popular location to mount Go Pro at the side of the helmet. This location works best if you do not wear a full-face helmet. The side helmet mount gives you a side view of capturing the most amazing moments of motorcycle riding. Like top helmet mounting, side helmet mount has its benefits and drawbacks:
| Pros | Cons |
| – Close to a true Point of View feeling
– Great option if you do not wear a full-face helmet – Vibrations from the motorcycle do not affect the camera – Lower profile than a top helmet mount |
– Creates wind drag at high speeds causing the helmet to pull to one side
– Only see partial footage of the shot – Might experience too much head motion |
Chin Helmet Mounting
Chin helmet mounting has grown to be another common location to mount Go Pro on the bottom part of the helmet. Users like to go for chin helmet mounting due to the filming on the eye level and showing the wide perspective of motorcycle riding. Chin helmet mount allows aerodynamic footage that does not cause wind and drag. This mounting location has its pros and faults:
| Pros | Cons |
| – Closest location to get the actual Point of View
– Vibrations do not affect the camera – Aerodynamic profile |
– Mounting can be tricky if the chin bar is pointed or angular
– Not suitable location for mounting on open face and half face helmets – Might create an upside-down footage – May cause a lot of head motion |
Chest Mount
Chest mount is one of the best ways to mount Go Pro away from the helmet. This location is best suitable for recording speedy rides and for showing a wider perspective of achieving the best footages of riding a motorcycle. Mounting Go Pro on the chest is a decent location but again not considered as the best place. Like any other mount, chest mount has advantages and drawbacks:
| Pros | Cons |
| – Camera location makes it easy to operate
– The body isolates the camera from motorcycle vibration – Drag is less noticeable than with helmet mounts – Gets a true Point of View |
– The chest mount or straps needs to buy separately
– Perspective might be too low on some bikes which may block the view – Might be uncomfortable to wear and take off |
Handlebar Mount
Mounting the camera on the handlebar is an ideal location to get the all-time recording for an enjoyable ride. A handlebar mount is a convenient place that allows you to capture the overall filming when recording the daily ride and reviewing a track. Like the chest mount, the handlebar mount has its benefits and pitfalls:
| Pros | Cons |
| – No weight on the rider at all
– Stable mounting location – Lower profile than helmet mounts – Makes it easier to operate the camera |
– Jerky vibrations can ruin the shot
– Fairings or windscreen can block the shot that depends on the bike – Lack of space |
Passenger Pegs/ Frame Sliders
Passenger pegs mount is a decent place to record the camera when displaying speed and taking lean angles. This location makes a great way to capture the action-packed footage when it comes to leaning over the bends during the ride. Mounting on frame sliders or passenger pegs is suitable for recording multiple angles. Mounting on passenger pegs have pros and cons:
| Pros | Cons |
| – Stable mounting locations
– Creates unique leaning angles – Camera can point forwards or backward in the same place |
– Vibrations of the bike can ruin the shot
– Footage ill only display on one side of the bike – Lack of different leaning angles which requires a mixture of various angles |
On the Tail
On the tail section, mount is another great place to get the speedy rides and for reviewing the riding techniques and the body posture. This location is best for reviewing the track and practicing the riding techniques to become a better rider. If you want to review your riding techniques and body posture, on the tail mount has its pros and cons:
| Pros | Cons |
| – Stable mounting location
– Reviews the rider’s techniques and body posture – Does not create vibrations |
– Blocks most of the shot
– Jerky shots can make the camera to fall off |
Tips for Mounting the Camera
Before you decide on the place you want to mount the camera, there are certain tips to follow when planning to achieve the best camera results. Such tips mention below:
– When recording the shots, try to mix up with different camera angles to have various shots for adding the enjoyable rides.
– If you have decided the place to mount the camera, be sure you have some equipment available such as mounted stickers, chest mount straps, extra covers, and many more. This will allow you to prepare for where you want to record.
– When riding the motorcycle, be careful with the terrain you ride as riding on bumpy terrains can ruin the shot. Be sure to ride smoothly and do not make sudden movements, as this would cause the camera to vibrate.
– To edit the video or an image, try to rely on computer editing software rather than a built-in editing function of the camera. This will help in making the editing process easier.
– When planning to record the ride, always check the lens is clean without any debris entering the lens. If the lens is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth. Take care that no water should bother the lens.
– To do an audio recording is to use an external microphone; this will benefit to achieve a great audio recording as you can position the mic without bothering any noise or wind.
Conclusion
Here are the guides on how to mount Go Pro on a motorcycle. Choosing a suitable location is important, as you want to get the best results from motorcycle riding. Using a Go-Pro camera is a great way to utilize the fun-filled moments of riding a motorcycle. If you are unsure of where to locate the Go Pro is to refer to these guides above.
So choose a suitable location and record the enjoyable riding moments!
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