Video of my ride; a sacrifice of rubber to the mountain gods

klutch · April 25th, 2007, 11:12 PM

Playing around with my digicam, trying to figure out if its worth it to get a proper DV cam...

+ YouTube Video

I know, nothing special, and a 20 minute edit job - its not exactly Ghostrider - but I'll try to get into proper editing and the required tools this summer. This was just experimenting with different mounting points showing off my dirty, dirty bike.

Edit: mods, feel free to move this into the video section.

flamingice · April 25th, 2007, 11:29 PM

I've driven that road literally hundreds of times, and recognize every corner in the video. Some of the cornering speeds are pretty impressive, and I'm not going to comment on the issues regarding doing that on public roads.

In terms of the actual filming, some of the shots are good, some not so much. The traditional one with the speedo & tach works well. The ones where all you can see is the rider, and the rest of the picture is blown out because of the camera trying to compensate for your black suit... not so much.

I think the shot of the rear wheel could be a lot better if the camera was pointed so you could see the horizon behind, rather than just the road below the wheel. Don't know if that's possible or not though.

klutch · April 25th, 2007, 11:40 PM

I appreciate the feedback. I agree, the 'back shot' is lame; I later figured out the camera was locked to zoom, and not as wide angle as it should have been. I'll try something next time with the camera mounted on the mirror or hanging off the left side of the tail for a better shot of the rider. The swingarm mount is a little tricky, as you have to be mindful of the positioning of leg movement, and if the camera falls, its going straight into the chain.

As far as the 'public road' issue goes, its really hard to find places to ride around here; all the bikers will flock to Cypress during the summer, and people ride recklessly with considerable traffic. The ski hill is closed now, and I went mid-day Monday with cold, overcast skies - I saw 8 cars in three hours. I wasn't pushing it in the corners; you really can't, even there: visibility is too poor. Not too sure how else to minimize risk; the one track in BC is closed to public events right now. I won't even consider riding fast in the city, unlike many bikers in Vancouver.

NecroJoe · April 26th, 2007, 12:39 AM

Too many shots of your ass, thighs, and haunches wiggling to adjust yourself on the seat.

klutch · April 26th, 2007, 12:44 AM

I figured the tight leather suit would make up for that... images/smilies/smile.gif

NecroJoe · April 26th, 2007, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klutch

I figured the tight leather suit would make up for that... images/smilies/smile.gif

No, I'm a dude, and (from the angles, anyways) you look like a dude. I didn't mean "wiggling" like a fat joke. You're on a bike, and you have to adjust. Just...as a man, if I wanted to see a leather-clad butt moving and shifting around, it wouldn't be a man's butt on a motorcycle. :-p

Just this reporter's opinion.

Redliner · April 26th, 2007, 01:57 AM

You only need to work out a few things, other than that I liked it!
7.5 out of 10. images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

Buba · April 26th, 2007, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klutch

I figured the tight leather suit would make up for that... images/smilies/smile.gif

I liked those shots... I feel closer to you now images/smilies/wink.gif

Yeah, nice vid, good sensible speed. Do all the bikes in the US have a km/h speedo?

watto · April 26th, 2007, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buba

Do all the bikes in the US have a km/h speedo?

*ahem* Klutch is a images/smilies/canadian.gif

I believe...

Shawn · April 27th, 2007, 01:34 AM

Hey, that's right by my house!

klutch · April 27th, 2007, 07:20 AM

Oh yeah? Whereabouts, the big condo buildings? Or the houses with residents that call the police to complain about the noisy cars/bikes every weekend? images/smilies/tongue.gif

You trade the RSX for an IS?

Shawn · April 27th, 2007, 07:42 AM

Well I can't just go ahead and tell you the exact house I live in, duh. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Yeah, got myself an IS. Didn't trade as the RSX was a lease and Acura wanted to rape me on the buyout pretty much. I'll get around to pics soon enough... just gotta finish my last exam tomorrow night.

April 25th, 2007, 11:29 PM	#2
flamingice Joined: Nov 25th, 2005 Last Online: November 17th, 2008 Location: It's complicated. Posts: 865 Rep Power: 13	I've driven that road literally hundreds of times, and recognize every corner in the video. Some of the cornering speeds are pretty impressive, and I'm not going to comment on the issues regarding doing that on public roads. In terms of the actual filming, some of the shots are good, some not so much. The traditional one with the speedo & tach works well. The ones where all you can see is the rider, and the rest of the picture is blown out because of the camera trying to compensate for your black suit... not so much. I think the shot of the rear wheel could be a lot better if the camera was pointed so you could see the horizon behind, rather than just the road below the wheel. Don't know if that's possible or not though. __________________

April 25th, 2007, 11:40 PM	#3
klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: 01:41 AM Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,678 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 27	I appreciate the feedback. I agree, the 'back shot' is lame; I later figured out the camera was locked to zoom, and not as wide angle as it should have been. I'll try something next time with the camera mounted on the mirror or hanging off the left side of the tail for a better shot of the rider. The swingarm mount is a little tricky, as you have to be mindful of the positioning of leg movement, and if the camera falls, its going straight into the chain. As far as the 'public road' issue goes, its really hard to find places to ride around here; all the bikers will flock to Cypress during the summer, and people ride recklessly with considerable traffic. The ski hill is closed now, and I went mid-day Monday with cold, overcast skies - I saw 8 cars in three hours. I wasn't pushing it in the corners; you really can't, even there: visibility is too poor. Not too sure how else to minimize risk; the one track in BC is closed to public events right now. I won't even consider riding fast in the city, unlike many bikers in Vancouver. __________________ Last edited by klutch; April 25th, 2007 at 11:43 PM..

April 26th, 2007, 12:44 AM	#5
klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: 01:41 AM Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,678 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 27	I figured the tight leather suit would make up for that... __________________

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April 27th, 2007, 07:20 AM	#11
klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: 01:41 AM Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,678 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 27	Oh yeah? Whereabouts, the big condo buildings? Or the houses with residents that call the police to complain about the noisy cars/bikes every weekend? You trade the RSX for an IS? __________________

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NecroJoe Joined: Apr 12th, 2005 Last Online: 05:42 AM Location: San Francisco area, CA, USA Age: 29 Posts: 1,720 Car: 2001 Mercury Cougar V6 Rep Power: 52	Too many shots of your ass, thighs, and haunches wiggling to adjust yourself on the seat.

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Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 01:45 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,226 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 84	Hey, that's right by my house!

April 27th, 2007, 07:42 AM	#12
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 01:45 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,226 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 84	Well I can't just go ahead and tell you the exact house I live in, duh. Yeah, got myself an IS. Didn't trade as the RSX was a lease and Acura wanted to rape me on the buyout pretty much. I'll get around to pics soon enough... just gotta finish my last exam tomorrow night.

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