[Bert Remington]

I recently purchased a used 2016 C5 and am adapting it to my riding style, which will be mostly surface roads between San Diego and Descanso and other parts of SD county.  I created this topic to propose and discuss mounting locations for action cameras and GPS navigators.  I searched all forums for information and while I found some fascinating travel stories, there wasn't much about mounts or devices.

My action camera is the Garmin VIRB Elite (https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/119594) which records a data track in parallel with the MP4 so you can create instrumented videos on your PC with Garmin's free VIRB Edit software.  I use this camera on my track Mustang and BMW R1100RT.  Its great fun.  Nothing like measured data to bring some humility to those brag sessions.

For the C5 I'm thinking a RAM-B-272U base with a RAM-201U arm to the Garmin snap-in cradle (pictures at end).  While the camera has an internal battery I would charge it via its 12V cable to a power outlet (http://www.aerostich.com/weather-resistant-power-outlet.html) located at the top of the downtube on the left side of the gas tank.

The image stabilization works well for the Mustang (roll bar mount) and BMW (fairing mount) but the RE could be interesting vibration-wise.  If the handlebar mount doesn't work then I'll try the front forks.  I'll be making test runs later this week.

My GPS navigator is the Zumo 660LM (https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/p/117259) which communicates audio directions via Bluetooth to my helmet-mounted UClear HBC100 (https://www.ucleardigital.com/shop/uncategorized/hbc100-plus-bluetooth-helmet-audio-system-single-kit-2/).  A snap-in cradle with weather cover and RAM ball mount is available (B-238-G B-to-G adapter) that will mate to the arm and base described above.  The cradle allows 12V charging from the power outlet.

Viewing the screen in SoCal sunshine is problematic so I mostly depend on audio directions.  It's acceptable under the map cover of my Burly tank bag (http://www.classicmotorworks.com/waxed-cotton-tank-bag/); you can even use the touchscreen wearing gloves.  I'll try the handlebar mount later this week.

So how did you mount your action camera and GPS navigator?  Suggestions and comments on my mounts welcome of course.

[Bilgemaster]

That's quite a bit of upscale kit you have there, so I'm just bookmarking this thread with my safeword "Milkbone," just to see what comes of it all.

I got myself a little budget Ion AirPro camera kit recently on clearance for about $50, but have yet to even begin to figure out all the dozens of gimcracks and mounts that came with it. I'm afraid the only thing of possible interest I can bring to the table just now is a reference to a couple-few equipment-related videos offered by one of my favorite Vlogger duos, "ADVChina" at https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=advchina+equipment. Those guys manage to cobble together binge-watchingly professional-looking videos of their bike travels and commentary throughout China with some pretty affordable gear as a simple 2-man operation. It's good enough that their grander stuff's actually found its way onto Amazon Prime's streaming and Vimeo's pay-per-view service. Well worth a looksee.

[AmBraCol]

I like the look of your mount on the C5.  A GoPro Hero 3+ picked up on clearance a while back is what accompanies me when I recall it's been a while since a video's been done about one of my trips.  But usually it's on a chest harness.  This brought out a weakness of this system when on this year's One Ride I was running my GPS and the GoPro.  A chest mount together with a handlebar mount for the GPS doesn't work as that GPS is going to take up an important part of your camera lens' range.  A friend went down just as we were almost back to the starting point - and the camera missed the action as he was right behind the GPS.  I was able to pick up enough to see that he was at fault (following too close - taxi stopped short and he went down instead of plowing into the rear bumper), but missed the good parts of it.     So I'm also rethinking my setup.  My GPS is mounted similar to your VIRB, also have issues with bright sun.

All that just to subscribe to the thread, eh?         

[Bert Remington]

I conducted a short usability and vibration run this evening.  I'm pleased with the results.  The navigator screen was readable and the camera image stabilization worked.  My mounting solutions are pictured below.

WRT to power options, I will have the BikeMaster power outlet (https://bikemaster.com/12v-15a-standard-cigarette-lighter-socket-for-power-supply.html) on a bracket fastened to the top left side of the front downtube and a RAVPower battery pack (https://www.ravpower.com/16750mah-portable-charger-power-bank-white.html, chosen for quality and built-in light) in the Burly tank bag (http://www.classicmotorworks.com/waxed-cotton-tank-bag/).  Power allocation is as follows:

(1) Garmin Zumo 660LM navigator: BikeMaster power outlet only; battery not removable for charging; cannot USB charge while in use

(2) Garmin VIRB Elite camera: USB charge port while in use; removable battery for external USB and 110V charger; spare battery

(3) LG smartphone (tunes for the road): USB charge port while in use; battery not removable for charging

(4) UClear HBC100 helmet speakers (Bluetooth from navigator and smartphone): USB charge port while NOT in use; battery not removable for charging

(5) Panasonic DMC-ZS40 camera: USB charge port when NOT in use; battery removable for external USB and 110V charging; spare battery

The (1) navigator is limited because it basically needs continuous power so must be connected to the BikeMaster power outlet.  The (2) camera is very flexible because it can run for an hour on internal battery or from RAVpower battery pack or spare battery.  The (3) smartphone has multi-day battery life and can be recharged from RAVpower battery pack or USB adapter plugged into BikeMaster power outlet.  The (4) speakers can run for a day but must be recharged overnight from RAVpower battery pack or USB adapter plugged into BikeMaster power outlet.  The (5) camera is fairly flexible because it can run for several hours on internal battery or from spare battery and when not in use can be recharged from RAVpower battery pack or USB adapter plugged into BikeMaster power outlet.

From my perspective, I have a full spectrum solution which integrates nicely into the Royal Enfield's classic looks.

[Bert Remington]

Yesterday a friend fabricated and I installed the bracket for the navigator power outlet.  I also have a 2-port USB adapter to charge Garmin camera, Panasonic camera, UClear helmet Bluetooth and LG smartphone.  There is a rubber cover for the outlet when not in use which I keep in the small black right-side storage unit because I don't think dangling in the wind will last very long.

When my version of Gremlin's Taser is ready to install, I'll paint the bracket and tidy up the wiring.

The GPS Tracker is working on the horn bracket.  I'm still deciding whether to leave it in the open or to seal it in a plastic box.