The General Motorbikers Discussion Thread

[avanti]

Spectre, you mean a GoPro?

no, its this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110459203062&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I got it from the same seller, here is a video I shot at a track day a in April, its quite amazing for a 15$ camera, it even survived the lowsider at the end!

 

[Spectre]

Yup, it's an 808 Type 3, as described here: http://chucklohr.com/808/

 

[Blind_Io]

I rode the new Multistrada today - dear god that bike is biblical!

It has the torque and power to move a planet and fatten your eyeballs into a thin paste on the inside of your skull, it's nimble (not not as quick to change direction as my VFR), comfortable and those riding modes really do make a difference.

If it was any more fun they would have to add an 8th deadly sin.

 

[tigger]

Yup, it's an 808 Type 3, as described here: http://chucklohr.com/808/

A no-name camera made from rejected Chinese cell phone parts? Brilliant! :lol:

Actually, it sounds like a lot fun for the money. What did you use to attach it to the bike?

 

[Spectre]

It is attached to the brake master cylinder lid with some industrial Velcro. I tie a string between the keyring and the handlebars to retain it if the Velcro fails, which it hasn't - even at, er, higher speeds.

Basically, just a cheap camera that works okay and I won't care if it gets killed or lost.

 

[nsx_23]

Talk about knowing your market...

 

[Redliner]

Speaking of cameras: is the MD80 any good? It's a little more expensive than the one Spectre bought, but is it any better (apart, of course, from the cables, clips etc that come in the kit)?

 

[Spectre]

I also have one of the Chinese MD80 clones; it's pretty much the same camera in a different formfactor. It is surprisingly more difficult to aim or attach to a surface.

 

[bone]

http://www.kapaza.be/Motoren/Benelli/22678326/BENELLI_Classic_Racer_1972_PERFECTE_RESTO.html

i think i might be able to arrange it a spot in my living room

 

[avanti]

awesome

 

[Redliner]

I never thought I would lust after a german motorcycle.

 

[Epoq]

^ Same here, but then I got to take a look at it in person and sit on it. Then I got to take it for a test ride. It's wonderful.

 

[BlaRo]

Italian dudes in three-piece suits and brown loafers riding Harleys set a new bar for badasstry.

 

[Blind_Io]

Italian dudes in three-piece suits and brown loafers riding Harleys set a new bar for badasstry trying to look good while broken down.

FTFY.

/stopped to help more Harleys than any other brand.

 

[Redliner]

You, sir, is much more sympathetic to Harley rider then I ever was.

 

[Twerp128]

Why the hell do Harleys always rev at red lights? Your bike is loud, we get it fag.

 

[Blind_Io]

Because if they let off the throttle it will stall.

 

[Redliner]

Why the hell do Harleys always rev at red lights? Your bike is loud, we get it fag.

Just in case, you know. Maybe the people 3 blocks away haven?t heard them...

 

[hansvonaxion]

Because if they let off the throttle it will stall.

Funny cos it's true.

 

[Spectre]

My other 808cam test video from today (2.5x time compression or so, music from Sega Super Hang-On):

Yes, I was in a hurry to drop something off. I really do need to get my steering stem bearings done soon, too.