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General => Roadcraft => Topic started by: PaulF on January 04, 2018, 09:44:58 PM

Title: Motorcycle Dash cams
Post by: PaulF on January 04, 2018, 09:44:58 PM
After thinking about the topic, Distracted Drivers, I was wondering if there was a need for a Motorcycle dash cam.  I did discuss about using a camera in the other topic but for all time recording a dash cam would be better as it will loop the recording and can automatically switch on when starting up your scooter.
Here are a couple that I have looked at so far. Thoughts about this?
 
https://hoglights.com.au/products/innovv-k1-motorcycle-dash-cam (https://hoglights.com.au/products/innovv-k1-motorcycle-dash-cam)

https://dashcamsaustralia.com.au/shop/dashcams/dod/dod-hummer-motorbike-cam/ (https://dashcamsaustralia.com.au/shop/dashcams/dod/dod-hummer-motorbike-cam/)
Title: Re: Motorcycle Dash cams
Post by: AMAC1680 on January 05, 2018, 10:20:57 AM
Depends on what seat your in, lol.
I have a cam in all my cars and trucks to protect me against scooter riders.....

https://gearheads.org/cash-for-crash-scooter-scam/

AMAC
Title: Re: Motorcycle Dash cams
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on January 05, 2018, 12:07:46 PM
Depends on what seat your in, lol.
I have a cam in all my cars and trucks to protect me against scooter riders.....

https://gearheads.org/cash-for-crash-scooter-scam/

AMAC


Yeah, well thanks a bunch AMAC !
Bubba and I now have to go back to pouring drive-thru coffee on each other for our extra income.


Stig
Title: Re: Motorcycle Dash cams
Post by: PaulF on January 05, 2018, 12:28:32 PM
I have seen that video before but it still makes me shake my head in disbelief.  Poor London is having a lot of problems at present.
Title: Re: Motorcycle Dash cams
Post by: ScooterWolf on January 05, 2018, 10:05:12 PM
I like the first one with the front and rear lens, but it didn't mention the resolution quality. Is the camera installed on the rider's helmet or on the bike? How long does the battery last, or do you run it off a bike's cell phone charger (if it has one)?

The second one is more expensive, but it mentions the resolution quality. The down side is it is designed to face forward when you need to cover your front and rear views (for rear endings and side hits from cars changing lanes). I think you'll be better covered with the camera on the first link.

- Wolf
Title: Re: Motorcycle Dash cams
Post by: PaulF on January 06, 2018, 12:24:35 AM
I like the first one with the front and rear lens, but it didn't mention the resolution quality. Is the camera installed on the rider's helmet or on the bike? How long does the battery last, or do you run it off a bike's cell phone charger (if it has one)?


- Wolf

Hey Wolf,  on the first one the lens are fitted to the bike and it runs off the bike's battery.  If you go to that link again and hit the SPECIFICATIONS it will show you the resolution.  Innovv have several models available.
Title: Re: Motorcycle Dash cams
Post by: ScooterWolf on January 07, 2018, 11:02:42 PM
If the mount is fitted to the bike can the camera be removed and reattached? I'd worry about them being stolen when parked. Other than that the specs are pretty decent.

Lowell
Title: Re: Motorcycle Dash cams
Post by: PaulF on January 08, 2018, 02:13:52 AM
Not sure if they could be removed but what I have seen in some photos the cameras are pretty hard to spot.  You can go to Youtube and see a few videos that may give more info.