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Lobo:
Over on ‘my’ Griso forum this topic is in swing; predominantly the poster was looking for space to mount the main electronics unit.
...which was news to me as I assumed they were always self contained helmet  mounted jobbies.
So, I see that they are now fairly high tech, and typically with both forward and aft looking cameras. Questions:
1: do such systems typically record both fwd & aft channels at the same time? And if not do you then have some ‘bars mounted switch?
2: is the repeater unit (typically a 3” display) necessary to the system? (don’t reckon I’d want it)

All thoughts / recommendations welcome; I’ve never considered one before; but on Fri some idiot swapped lanes too closely on the m’way and whilst it won’t save my life it could be useful in ‘scrapes’.
Ta.

taysidedragon:
I've been looking for a motorcycle ' dashcam' that just operates and records like the one I have in in the car.

I have a Gopro copy to use on the bike, but the battery life is too short. I have 2 batteries which last less than an hour each. If I use the waterproof case I can't connect the power lead to the bike battery. I mount the camera on the bike, most helmet mounted cameras look clumsy.
The best one I've seen is the Drift Ghost X. It's waterproof, slimline bullet style and connects to the bike battery. You could fit and forget except if you leave the bike unattended any time. It just records the front view but rear view add ons may be available.
The car type dashcams record front and rear views onto one memory card.

Trigger:
Didn't have one when i started riding so, can't see the point now  ::) Just another gimmick  :o

taysidedragon:
I got a dashcam after I got taken out by an idiot not looking. Because there were no witnesses he got away with it. I've got the camera for evidence,  not pointless YouTube videos.

Lobo:
....with the greatest respect Trig, the roads ain’t what they used to be 40+ yrs ago when we started out on wheels.
My daily drive (genuinely) is a 45HP split screen Kombi, who’s brakes and power are not really compatible with modern traffic. Not obvious until you drive such crap performance, but it’s a rude awakening to me (at least) at just how things have changed, whether it be congestion, etiquette, braking distances, top speeds etc. Energy management is the key; you look ahead 100s of yards planning traffic lights, roundabouts etc. My daughter / her hubby have no bloody idea.... 🤦‍♂️
Folk, generally, given modern pressures, modern performances, modern manners... are way more aggressive in their driving, and if an edge is available you might as well take it?
Especially on a bike....

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