Introduction: $5 Motorcycle Camera Mount
Make a camera mount for your motorcycle for $5!
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Watch the video for an overview.
Step 1: Collect Parts
In order to complete this project you only need a few items that you probably already have around the house.
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(1) 3/4" PVC "T" Coupling threaded on one end.
(1) 3/4" PVC threaded cap
(2) Hose clamps big enough to fit around handlebars
(1) 1/4" X 20 X 1" hex bolt with nut and washer.
That's it!
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It might be helpful to have a short length of hose to act as a spacer between the pipe and handlebars.
Also, it might be helpful to attach a piece of foam over the camera's microphone to reduce wind noise.
Step 2: Cut and Drill
Begin by cutting the 3/4" "T" coupling in half lengthwise. I used a dremel to cut mine.
Then drill a 1/4" hole in the center of the threaded end cap.
Then install your hex bolt , washer and nut through the top of the end cap.
Screw the cap onto the 3/4" "T" coupling.
Step 3: Installing the Camera Mount
Now we're going to install the camera mount.
Begin by loosening the hose clamps and slipping them over the handlebars.
Next slide the "T" coupling mount under the hose clamps and tighten the hose clamps.
**Note** You may have to slip some cardboard or small hose sections between the coupling and the handlebars to ensure a tight fit.
Step 4: Complete!
Screw your camera onto the mount and you're....
Ready to Ride!
Enjoy!
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34 Comments
4 years ago on Introduction
You are amazing! I laughed soooo hard and how simple. THANK YOU
11 years ago on Introduction
I tried this on an '09 GS500 and as soon as you go over 3k RPM you can't even see the image due to vibration.
I tried cutting an inner tube and placing it between the PVC tee and handlebars to try and dampen it, but it has made little difference.
I've also tried teflon tape and extra washers to no avail.
Any thoughts on how to fix this problem?
Reply 6 years ago
Even though this was five years ago I figured I could you. I had great luck with hose clamping a 3/4" wooden dowel to the cargo handle on the back of my GS500F, I used a gopro with a handlebar mount on that dowel but using a bolt for a regular camera would probably work too. The handlebar mount hangs onto a turn signal quite well too. Here is a video of mine showing these techniques and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHhKVDZpjBs
10 years ago on Introduction
Great idea :) What bike are you on in the video?
11 years ago on Introduction
bravo simple cheap effective
12 years ago on Introduction
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Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
This is a great option for some bikes, but it only works for bike that have a top triple clamp exposed (e.g. most sport bike models.) For the bike used in this instructable - or any with handle bar risers - this style wont work. Would be nice to see a mod for this so it can be clamped to handle bars... : )
12 years ago on Step 4
Great!!! Thanks!
13 years ago on Step 4
Stole my idea! And made it worse!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgVFw7owPSY
Reply 12 years ago on Step 4
Yours isn't in English..
12 years ago on Step 4
Nice video, heyvoon. This one differs from yours in that it can be constructed for under $5USD. Both are good ideas. One is less expensive.
12 years ago on Introduction
Seems like you could also use a piece of threaded PVC pipe to extend the camera up higher, above the speedometer, if you are shooting through a windshield, and then you would use a threaded cap on the end which you would then drill for the screw post.
14 years ago on Introduction
Okay, I really like this instructable. But I have too ask, why add a camera? I myself also have a bike. But I can't see the usefulness here. Is it for security?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Because this happens...all too often.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0eootaHR0Q
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
i will be using mine for fun, but also if you commute often it's smart to have a camera on in case you get in an accident and need to prove what happened to establish fault for the insurance company
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
No it's so you can take sweet vids of you riding awesome roads with friends.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
ah. Cool, thanks.
14 years ago on Introduction
I used this nice instructable to make one for my '07 GS500F:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY7fqmfqssI
I am a little worried about the handlebar vibration and its effects on my camera's autofocus mechanism, but hopefully the Casio EX-Z850 is a tough trooper.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
I made one for my 05 GS500F just a few days ago and tried it out yesterday. I used an RCA EZ300HD to record and the video turned out pretty shaky. I'm trying to think of ways to reduce the vibration and some post processing image stabilization might help too. Good luck with yours!
13 years ago on Introduction
Regrettably, my motorcycle - like many modern motorcycles - has "clip on" style grips instead of the one-piece "bar" shown in the picture. Thus a hose clamp won't work safely. You should update the instructible to include a step about checking the style of handlebar you have.