Riding a motorcycle is a feeling unlike any other, which is why many motorcyclists attempt to capture their rides on video or photo to convey this feeling. To this end, there are many camera mounting products available for nearly every motorcycle. Unfortunately, these camera mounts also come with a hefty price tag and may be difficult to use or install. A lower cost alternative is to build a camera mount from ordinary items available from any hardware store. With a little ingenuity, you could be capturing your ride on video for less than $10.
Instructions
1. Select a PVC T-connector with a slightly larger inside diameter than your handlebars. Lay the T-connector on a clean workspace with the bottom of the T facing you; this will form the top of the handlebar mount. Cut the connector in half with a rotary tool.
2. Drill a hole into the center of the PVC cap with a 1/4-inch drill bit and an electric drill. Insert a 1/4-inch carriage bolt into the cap's hole. Slide a flat washer and a lock washer onto the bolt's exposed threads. Screw two 1/4-inch nuts onto the bolt, tightening the first nut with a wrench to secure the bolt to the PVC cap. Do not tighten the second nut at this time. Screw or press the cap onto the T-connector.
3. Use the T-connector as a size reference to cut a length of rubber tubing with a pair of scissors. Cut a slit across the length of the tubing with scissors.
4. Slip the rubber tubing over the center of your motorcycle's handlebars. Place the upper and lower halves of the T-connector around the tubing. Secure the T-connector to the handlebars with hose clamps, using a flat head screwdriver to tighten the hose clamps.
5. Screw your camera onto the threaded end of the carriage bolt. Using a wrench, snug the bolt's second nut against the bottom of the camera to prevent it from loosening.
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