tachyon

[stevie boy]

Hi guys just bought a tachyon xc action cam for my summer trip and just wondered if anybody had mounted one of these on a 1200gs and if so where. Would appreciate any advice . cheers.

 

[tommygun]

Hey Stevie.

I bought one last year and have only used it once. I did a crude job of gaffer taping it on top of one of my spots whilst abroad. Unfortunately the angle was such that all I reviewed later was grey sky . I would play about with the positioning so you can get the best angle before making a more permanent fixture. I know RAM provide a mount for the boxed Tachyon supplied mounting but in my opinion the best place would be on your helmet. This reduces vibration and you get a better allround view.

Also only use the camera in perfect sunny conditions as anything overcast or even slightly grey will come out dark.

 

[wheeledwidewebb]

I can't help with mounting options but I can add a comment about helmet mounting.

The recorded footage will not show the lean of the bike around bends because you tend to keep your head somewhat upright.

 

[Stevie73]

RAM mount is the best option, you can place it on the crash bar just under the spotlight, or handle bars as well. With a bit of creativity, you can find many places to put it

 

[AdamA]

I can't help with mounting options but I can add a comment about helmet mounting.

The recorded footage will not show the lean of the bike around bends because you tend to keep your head somewhat upright.

I disagree. A GS is one of the few bikes that does still show the lean when it's helmet mounted cos the screen sticks up enough to show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QofZtnoSWTA

On a sports bike for instance agreed you have no idea of the lean.

 

[wheeledwidewebb]

Ummm, nice footage.

Yeah, each to their own I guess, I prefer the frame to tilt with the bike. I see what you mean though, it does help seeing the screen.