Adventure bikes are easier to find positions for fixing mounts than my KTM Super Duke R. I have successfully mounted an action camera on one of the front fork legs. This gives a low POV and provides a good dashcam perspective.
A chest or helmet mounting gives a higher POV and a better rider perspective without needing handlebar space for a mounting. Chest mounts can be difficult to don, and helmet mounts are often challenging to fit. Although a tad expensive, I decided to try the Dango mount on my Arai Quantic helmet.
The camera can be attached to the mount with the camera either above or below the mounting point. I prefer the camera to be above the mounting point although this does need an extra adaptor to increase the amount of tilt to obtain the desired POV. The adaptor is added between the Dango and camera mounts. This allows for the natural head position when sitting on the bike and gives an unobstructed POV of the road ahead. With the Dango attached to the helmet I can still operate the front air vent.
When using a helmet mounted camera the rider needs to be aware that constant head movement can be distracting to the viewer of the video. However, this mounting position does add another POV of view and is complimentary to the footage taken from a fixed mounting on the bike.
I am using a GoPro 12 with a RODE Wireless Go external microphone attached to the cold shoe type mount on the camera housing. The remote microphone is mounted inside the helmet with the “dead cat” fitted to attenuate wind noise. To supplement the GoPro battery, it can be powered using a USB lead from a Power Bank located in a pocket, or from a USB power socket on the bike.
The Dango is an effective way of mounting a helmet camera, at least on my helmet. The powerful spring clip provides enough grip for the camera to stay in place while riding. I loop the Dango’s leash through the helmet strap to prevent loss if the grip were to become detached. The Dango also has the advantage that it is quickly removed from the helmet for storing in a bag or using on another helmet, as well as aiding the charging of batteries or uploading the image files.
Designed for the Dango Gripper Mount, this adapter will allow you to quickly switch between landscape & portrait while keeping the camera centre. If you shoot content for social media this is a great solution without needing to uppgrade to the latest action camera.
