Riding WV State Rt 10

[windchaser1942]

I've never done anything like this before, which incidently, has become the norm ever since I bought my FJR. The darn thing has turned into a life changing event. Anyway, I live along WV State Route 10 which has been a very dangerous stretch of hwy for years. Two major mag. have placed it into the top ten of the most dangerous roads in the country. It is what it is and I have to drive it everyday if I expect to get any where. I borrowed my wife's little Flip Video camera, mounted it to the bike with a Ram mount and took off to make my first movie. You can find here: https://webbikeworld.magnify.net/video/Loga...St-Route-100001

Enjoy!

 

[Lowcountry Joe]

Enjoyed the video. Can you tell me what kind of video camera (flip?) you used, and how do you process the video for publishing to the web site? Thanks

 

[windchaser1942]

Enjoyed the video. Can you tell me what kind of video camera (flip?) you used, and how do you process the video for publishing to the web site? Thanks

I used the Ultra Flip 60 camera and Windows Movie Maker to process it. This was my first experence using both. I'm satisfied with the results although I have a lot to learn to improve the out come. Incidently, after using this camera I bought my own, the new Kodak Zi6. It has even better resolution, it is easier to operate with one hand, a much larger viewfinder, and will take a flash memory card up to 32 G. The output is awesome at 720p hi res. The cost is but a few bucks more...something like twenty at Walmart. Comes with a lot of stuff...pouch, cables, battery charger etc. Hope this helps.

 

[Bungie]

Good job bud! Damn I miss WV.

Your vid reminded me how close buildings are built to the roadway down there. That always gives me the heebie-jeebies going by on a bike.. wouldn't take much for sombody to stick a nose out and bite you.

 

[08FJR4ME]

So how did you mount the videocam to the bike?

Is there a screw hole in the bottom?

I am also thinking about trying this also this summer. I want to make an adapter plate to clamp somewhere off to the side of the windshield.

I did notice some reflection off the windshield. That's why i was thinking of somehow getting it off to the side. Nice Farkle, at least you have gotton farther than me.

Good luck and happy practicing.

 

[windchaser1942]

Good job bud! Damn I miss WV.
Your vid reminded me how close buildings are built to the roadway down there. That always gives me the heebie-jeebies going by on a bike.. wouldn't take much for sombody to stick a nose out and bite you.

You are right on.....sadly it happens too often!

 

[windchaser1942]

So how did you mount the videocam to the bike?
Is there a screw hole in the bottom?

I am also thinking about trying this also this summer. I want to make an adapter plate to clamp somewhere off to the side of the windshield.

I did notice some reflection off the windshield. That's why i was thinking of somehow getting it off to the side. Nice Farkle, at least you have gotton farther than me.

Good luck and happy practicing.

Yes, there is a 1/4" mounting hole in the bottom of most cameras. It is used to fasten the camera to a tripod.

The reason for the glare on the windscreen is my fault, as I could have easily adjusted the camera to eliminate it alltogether.

Go here: https://www.premiercycleaccessories.com/Ram...usiast_s/26.htm

Then look for these items: Ram B 309-1 Handlebar mount. It fastens to either the brake or the clutch side.

Plus: Ram B 201 3" Arm Extension. I have been told if you use the shorter version of this you get less vibration. But, the camera is so light I didn't have a problem. When I was experimenting with this setup I used my Sony Cybershot. It is much heavier and did pick up vibration.

Plus: B 237U, 1 inch ball with a 1/4 inch bolt. This screws into the bottom of the camera.

Actually, you can use this setup for other devices. I have a Tom Tom GPS unit that has a cradle that I bought at the same place. By loosening the arm extension and removing the camera I can put the gps unit on and I am good to go.

The advantage of this system is that the mounting balls are made of hard rubber thereby eliminating some of the low frequency vibration.

Ride safe.

 

[wfooshee]

Top Ten most dangerous roads??? Gee, with rocks, Aarmco, no shoulders, driveways and side roads over blind crests, what's not to like?

 

[lonerider]

I've never done anything like this before, which incidently, has become the norm ever since I bought my FJR. The darn thing has turned into a life changing event. Anyway, I live along WV State Route 10 which has been a very dangerous stretch of hwy for years. Two major mag. have placed it into the top ten of the most dangerous roads in the country. It is what it is and I have to drive it everyday if I expect to get any where. I borrowed my wife's little Flip Video camera, mounted it to the bike with a Ram mount and took off to make my first movie. You can find here: https://webbikeworld.magnify.net/video/Loga...St-Route-100001
Enjoy!

Great job on the video; I rode near there last May when I visited Matewan in Mingo Co. (Rt. 119). Ever since I saw John Sayles' 1987 film by the same name, I'd been wanting to visit the place where it happened. I would have liked to have seen the Blair Mtn. area, but didn't have time for the side trip and didn't know if it was open to tourists.

 

[windchaser1942]

I've never done anything like this before, which incidently, has become the norm ever since I bought my FJR. The darn thing has turned into a life changing event. Anyway, I live along WV State Route 10 which has been a very dangerous stretch of hwy for years. Two major mag. have placed it into the top ten of the most dangerous roads in the country. It is what it is and I have to drive it everyday if I expect to get any where. I borrowed my wife's little Flip Video camera, mounted it to the bike with a Ram mount and took off to make my first movie. You can find here: https://webbikeworld.magnify.net/video/Loga...St-Route-100001
Enjoy!

Great job on the video; I rode near there last May when I visited Matewan in Mingo Co. (Rt. 119). Ever since I saw John Sayles' 1987 film by the same name, I'd been wanting to visit the place where it happened. I would have liked to have seen the Blair Mtn. area, but didn't have time for the side trip and didn't know if it was open to tourists.

Thanks for the kind words. Blair Mtn is located on Hwy 17. At the very beginning of my video you will notice that route 10 splits right at the very first intersection. The other road is Hwy 17. Blair Mtn is about 4 miles from that junction. There is nothing special located on Blair Mtn other than a marker that denotes the battle that took place there between the miners and the coal companies. Incidently, it was during that battle that the term "redneck" was first used. The miners wore red bandanas around their necks to identify them from the coal company people. Thus they became know as "rednecks". Little history there. Anyway you have given me a idea about making another video.....a trip "over" Blair mountain. Should be interesting. Thanks for our reply.

 

[lonerider]

Thanks for the kind words. Blair Mtn is located on Hwy 17. At the very beginning of my video you will notice that route 10 splits right at the very first intersection. The other road is Hwy 17. Blair Mtn is about 4 miles from that junction. There is nothing special located on Blair Mtn other than a marker that denotes the battle that took place there between the miners and the coal companies. Incidently, it was during that battle that the term "redneck" was first used. The miners wore red bandanas around their necks to identify them from the coal company people. Thus they became know as "rednecks". Little history there. Anyway you have given me a idea about making another video.....a trip "over" Blair mountain. Should be interesting. Thanks for our reply.

There was a show on TV recently about an archaeological dig the locals were doing on Blair Mtn.; apparently, the coal companies are getting ready to mine the area where the battle took place and some local history buffs wanted to try to document where the "hot spots" in the battle were. I've always wondered just how much ordnance was hidden up there. When martial law was declared and Bill Blizzard told the miners to stand down, most came down the mountain empty handed, knowing they would be required to surrender their guns. When the army officers asked where the guns were, the usual reply was:"We know where they are if we need them." There are probably more than a few still there. My apologies for getting off the subject of motorcycle rides; that's just a little known bit of history that's fascinated me for years.

 

[pinscher]

Thanks for the movie. Best ride I've ever had sitting in my room on a cold and rainy Sunday afternoon. Love traveling in WV. Longing for spring and getting my FJR out there (WV) for the first time.