GoPro on Leopard Radiator

Alex Ventura · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:02 pm Post subject: GoPro on Leopard Radiator

So I have a GoPro and I mounted it on the rad, and when I just had the engine running the vibrations made the video awful. I have the standard Leopard radiator and notice that I am able to move it quite easily. Should I try to tighten the rad mounts or do you guys have any other effective methods of stopping vibrations?

Kerry Matthews · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:55 am Post subject:

Mounting the camera on the radiator will result in vibration. Bad vibration. Had it on my TaG kart & my shifter. Haven't found anyplace on the rear part of the frame where I can mount a camera that doesn't have the vibration.
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TJ Koyen · Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Posts: 1453

Never had an issue with vibration when I mounted it on the radiator. Just using the standard adhesive pad.

A few organizations require specific mounting locations now, like the front fairing, as seen in Europe. Haven't had any issues with vibration from that either.
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marc-andre hubert · Joined: 10 Apr 2012 Posts: 180

just installed mine on the side pod, will try in a few weeks, these things vibrate regardless..

Alex Ventura · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:03 pm Post subject:

I guess I am going to try and tighten the rad up a bit, or find a different mounting spot.

gregg boyce · Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 8:26 pm Post subject:

Low on the driver fairing works well, but you obviously won't get a view of your steering. Mount a few inches above the lower mount point.

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Matt Koerner · Joined: 08 Apr 2011 Posts: 28

Try using the second highest setting. Its better for the vibration.
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Juan D Gomez · Joined: 28 Apr 2010 Posts: 272

Zip-tie the Rad to one of the seat struts with a little bit of tension helps a lot. Used the 720p 60fps

Video without it: (used youtube software to enhance video and reduce vibration. track has really bad bumps in a couple of places but really smooth everywhere else.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvUYp4jz27o

Video after Zip-tie: (Really smooth track with bumps on the back straight. No enhancements used on this video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC8TpNV0-zg

good luck.
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