phone and camera mounting

[g_debell757]

Good morning. I plan on doing my first track day in april @ NJMP on a ZX6R as long as I pick it up on saturday. . Just looking for what you do to mount your gopro and phone if its even allowed. I believe tethers are required. I am researching.

 

[MK3Brent]

GoPros are handy.
Definitely use a tether of some kind. We've discussed it before here, but make sure you also add some sort of contact info inside the case or on a file in the memory card.
This increases the chance you may get it back in the event it goes flying off.

I personally opt for the bolt/clamp on style mounts that I attach to the handlebars or other rigidly mounted part of the bike. (rear subframe, etc.)

 

[g_debell757]

GoPros are handy.
Definitely use a tether of some kind. We've discussed it before here, but make sure you also add some sort of contact info inside the case or on a file in the memory card.
This increases the chance you may get it back in the event it goes flying off.

I personally opt for the bolt/clamp on style mounts that I attach to the handlebars or other rigidly mounted part of the bike. (rear subframe, etc.)

Thank you. I saw online that they make mirror block off plates with gopro mounts. Seems perfect to me unless the wind will affect it. We'll see in time.

 

[bmart]

Mount it on the bike, not your helmet. Bolted mounts are nice, but the slide/click ones work prety well as long as the rubber locks are on them. I have bright tape on mine so that I can find them should we go our separate ways. I also have an address label on the inside of each. The bottom of the case seems like a good location for that.

My spots:

 

[MK3Brent]

Thank you. I saw online that they make mirror block off plates with gopro mounts. Seems perfect to me unless the wind will affect it. We'll see in time.

Depending on what model you have, get a windsock cover for them to significantly reduce the wind noise.
They're just simple molded foam covers that go over the entire camera and can be found online for less than $20.

 

[g_debell757]

Good tip.

 

[tdelegram]

Depending on what model you have, get a windsock cover for them to significantly reduce the wind noise.
They're just simple molded foam covers that go over the entire camera and can be found online for less than $20.

Or use painters tape over the microphone opening.

 

[D-Zum]

What are you using your phone for on the track?
Its just me, but I’d leave that device in the paddock for a long list of reasons.

Also, while the excitement of your first track day is awesome.( I remember 1997 like it was yesterday). Maybe just go out and enjoy the day and learn. You’re going to have a lot going on and taking in a lot of inputs from a lot of sources. Cameras and lap timers are just distracting at this point.

Just a thought. With a few year’s experience behind it.

Anyway. Have fun and be safe.

 

[Laszlo]

Good morning. I plan on doing my first track day in april @ NJMP on a ZX6R as long as I pick it up on saturday. . Just looking for what you do to mount your gopro and phone if its even allowed. I believe tethers are required. I am researching.

Which NJMP event in April you going to?

 

[g_debell757]

The plan is njmp 4/30/23 on the Lightning. I'm not signed up yet. I still have to get the bike and gear. Should have the bike this weekend and gear is in the works.

 

[Laszlo]

The plan is njmp 4/30/23 on the Lightning. I'm not signed up yet. I still have to get the bike and gear. Should have the bike this weekend and gear is in the works.

Got it. I saw their Rider’s Club has an event 14 and 15; I was contemplating that but w/ black top fees that’s like $500…