Recent content by boarder4life81

I use a Cortech Super 2.0 system on my bike. Never had to haul tool (with the exception of my typical roadside emergency kit) but I do use it for grocery shopping.

They are both the standard handlebar mounts. They came with a plastic adapter I could use to accommodate smaller handlebars, but it wasn't needed.

If you move the ball mounts a little farther down the handlebars (like in my earlier post) the normal arms are long enough to center the GoPro. The longer the arm or extension from the ball to the GoPro, the more drastic the vibrations are going to be.

Where are you mounting the ball? Here is where I place mine and the standard arm reaches fine (). I have found you don't want a really long arm or the vibrations make the picture funky.

I use a Ram Mount system (RAM Handlebar Rail Mount, Zinc Coated U-Bolt & 1" Diameter Ball with Custom GoPro® Hero Adapter) on my handlebars for my day to day. Here is some footage taken a few weeks ago from my Hero 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJxcSB6y6SM.

I ended up using the original turn signal wires and splicing/soldering those turn signals to them. I lost my driving lights, but that might have to do with the integrated taillight I installed to, the turn signal feature worked just fine.

Great price on these right now, Amazon.com : Contour ROAM2 Waterproof Video Camera (Black) : Flash Memory Camcorders : Electronics, (if you don't mind last years model). Though I'm not sure how much the various mount systems cost.

I have had amazing results with my PR4's her in the Pacific Northwest. Hot, cold, rainy, leaf covered, and mossy roads. These things just stick.

I tend to gravitate towards the left side for all the same reasons VR listed, plus one. I do a lot of in city commuting and I have this unsettling concern of someone nosing out into traffic and I go over the hood.

I've put about 2000 miles on my 4's since April. Rain (which it does a lot of here in Oregon) or shine these tires kick butt. They handle really well at freeway speeds and stick to corners freakishly well. Took them out on a couple country routes in late April, before the moss on the roads...

So I got my first set of saddle bags on Monday. I picked up a set of Cortech Super 2.0 saddlebags and the tail bag. I've been experimenting with the tie down straps trying to find something that I am comfortable with in regards to where to place them. Seems like no matter where I place them...

Just got my luggage new luggage in time for summer adventures (big upgrade from my old stuff). It's my first time dealing with saddle bags, but (after tinkering with strap placement) I everything seems really secure. My old tailbag didn't really allow me to wear a backpack, I'll find out soon...

Age and location do factor a lot. Don't forget to ask how the insurance company classifies your bike. Geico classified mine as a sport/race bike, but Progressive classifies it as a standard. HUGE difference in cost.

32 Y/O male Married No moving infractions Multi-policy discount (renters and car) Rider safety discount $199 a year for full coverage including PIP and uninsured/underinsured (with a $500 deductible) through progressive as a USAA member.

OES extended frame sliders saved my bike last August when a guy ran a stop sign and hit me. Slider took all the pavement impact and save the tank. In addition to the frame slider consider some kind of extended bar ends. The only major damage was a scrapped light cowl ($60). I got these after...