With this nifty little accessory, you will be able to mount your ContourHD or VholdR Wearable Camcorder onto your favorite camera mounts. The Universal Mount Adapter includes trails on both sides, has a “female” 1/4″-20 screw on the bottom to screw your camera to any mounts or tripods that have their own male ¼”-20 screw.

Be sure to check out their site for more cool accessories. Now get out there and make some videos!

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So you have to put your camcorder on its side, but what I forgot to mention in the video is that you can rotate the lens 90 degrees, and then slide it onto the top of the mount. No need to mess with it digitally.

And like I said, tighten the mount down to fit any standard 29mm handle bars or whatever, and with 360 degrees of rotation, you can shoot at any angle.

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Today, I mounted the Contour HD 1080p Camcorder onto my helmet and took the KTM RC8 out for a bit of light thrashing. I mostly want to test out the video and sound quality of the camcorder. Check out the video.

I am sure you noticed that the HD did not disappoint. The video came out clear and crisp. Although one YouTuber commented that we should upload the video in HD. Once I figure out how to do that using iMovie, I will!

The one thing I have a problem with is the wind noise. Now I know that this is something that every portable camcorder has, but I had only wished I guess. No worries though. As you may have noticed, I just turned down the volume when I edited the video, so it wasn’t that bad.

I will also be testing the camcorder out next time using the handlebar/ clip-on mount. It will be placed behind the windshield so that may get rid of the wind noise and bring out the v-twin rumble. Watch out for that soon.

Well that’s it for this time. Be sure to log on to KTM Boards for more information. Stay tuned.

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As you will see in the video, they sent over a number of attachments along with the camcorder, so we will be doing a series of videos and posts for each attachment.

Three cool features about the Contour HD 1080P before we get to the video: It is currently the smallest and lightest HD Wearable Camcorder in the world, fitting in the palm of your hand and weighing 4.3 ounces. The ContourHD1080P offers three frame rates to record in. Now the fastest action will be ready to replay in slow motion. And finally, the armored body is water-resistant; its anodized aluminum body withstands dust, dirt, mud, and snow. It’s also shock, vibration and impact resistant.

Check it out!

Stay tuned and watch out for our reviews on the goggle, windshield, handlebar, and helmet attachments. We will also be uploading videos shot with each attachment as well.

For those of you with the camcorder, don’t forget to upload and share them on VholdR.com!

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You may remember from a couple of months back, we did a review on the Tigra iPhone Bike Console, and we mentioned this speaker attachment. Well, the good folks at Tigra were so impressed with our review, they granted our request to test out these speakers. Check them out!

These speakers were intended to be installed on bicycles; the steering stem to be exact. But like the Tigra iPhone Bike Console, they are just as versatile. You can mount these just about anywhere that has a one inch diameter tube. Well, you guessed it, we mounted this badboy onto the handlebars of our Triumph Street Triple.

If you are not an iPhone user, never fear. The SoundTREK 1000 is compatible with many other music devices with 3.5mm stereo plugs. The speakers are even water resistant, so you can use them rain or shine.

Well, that’s it for this time. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to check out Tigra Technology’s website for more of their innovative products!

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Like I mentioned in the video, the Palm Protectors are mainly for motocross and trail riders who develop more blisters than us street riders. Believe it or not, the rough terrain can tear up the hands of even the strongest riders.

The Palm Protectors are a very thin, protective layer offering full coverage protection of the palm as well as the saddle area between the index finger and thumb. They also aid in reducing the dreaded “Arm Pump” by absorbing vibration transferred through the handlebars.

Worn under the gloves, I could hardly even notice the ultra thin Palm Protectors, but I did recognize the vibration reduction and much needed protection against blisters. Motocross racers, trail riders, and road racers alike can benefit from the Palm Protectors.

At $7.99 a pair via Risk Racing, you really can’t argue. Would you rather sit out rides till your palms heal? Or spend a bit of pocket change for some nifty protectors and push harder and further than your riding buddies? “Nuff said, right?

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I should have reviewed this bag eight years ago when I first got it but Essential Stuff had yet to exist! So, after using it everyday for the past eight years, I think I’m pretty qualified to give it a decent review. Check it out!

I really can’t say anything bad about this bag. I have used it rain or shine everyday. From going to school to work, I have used it with every kind of outfit. It goes with anything!

It has kept my books and now my work documents dry in the worst of storms. i have even crashed in it before, and it has stood up to the fall. I don’t think anything short of a direct knifing to it could rip the strap or puncture the bag.

CHROME bags now come in all sorts of color combinations and sizes, so go and get one for yourself!

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The RoadLok Security’s anti-theft system is a model-specific locking system for motorcycles. RoadLoK Security is a developer and manufacturer of and has produced a co-branded anti-theft system for KTM’s cutting-edge street bikes.

Supermoto, Super Duke and RC8 owners can now secure their motorcycles with RoadLoK’s patented locking system which, unlike disc locks, padlocks, or chains, completely immobilizes the vehicle without causing damage.

The lock, which is claimed to be fail-safe, features KTM branding and their signature bright orange color.

Eric Xavier, RoadLoK Security’s Managing Director, said, “KTM is one of the finest brands in the industry, and we’re truly honored to have the opportunity to secure their premium motorcycles.”

The device attaches permanently to the back of the right-hand radial caliper, and uses a pin system to secure the disc.

Brian VanKoevering, KTM North America’s PowerParts Product Development Manager, said, “We were looking to offer a security device that does not negatively affect the performance or aesthetics of the motorcycle.”

KTM owners may be eligible for an insurance discount when they lock their bike with a RoadLok system.

It will cost around $329.99, and is featured in KTM’s 2010 PowerParts Accessory catalog.

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to check out KTM Boards for more information!

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The Tigra Bike Console for the iPhone is a high quality bike mount made for bicyclists. But we figured that any vehicle with handlebars could utilize this nifty accessory. Check out how we mounted it on our Triumph Street Triple.

As you saw in the video, the Bike Console features removable shock resistant inserts for the iPhone and swivels 360° allowing you to view your device in landscape or portrait view (or upside down in our case). It’s the perfect companion for your iPhone when riding. Fits the iPhone 3G and 3GS.

Stay tuned and we will give you a follow up review after we test it out for a few weeks. But at $49.99 MSRP, it’s worth the try already.

Be sure to check out Tigra Technology‘s website or more of their cool products. We have our eye on the SoundTREK 1000 speaker attachment!

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Stay tuned next time and I will show you how to connect the Scala Rider Multiset Q2 system to your MP3 player, and hook your helmet up with some beats from the AM/FM radio.

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Made out of aluminum, the mount can pretty much accommodate any camera with a compatible screw. The installation involves swapping out the bolts around the front of the gas gap and softly clamping down the bracket to the tank. Take note of which screws belong where as they vary in size for the Speed Triple. I suggest keeping the original screws with your travel kit in case you want to remove the bracket on the fly. To avoid nicking the paint at the slip of the hand,  keep a soft towel or scrap t-shirt around the tank.

Once the bracket is set in place, you can attach the provided camera bracket plate to whatever camera you’re using. I haven’t figured out what the Velcro was intended for, and the instructions neglect to mention the function, but I’m sure there’s a good reason. The camera bolts on securely to the bracket, but I would prefer if there was a quick release option, otherwise the process of getting the equipment on and off frequently can be cumbersome.

Some bike enthusiasts that like to keep their wheels streamlined might disagree with me, but I actually like the way the bracket makes it look like my bike has an antenna. I’m looking forward to recording my favorite roads and it looks like SME left the possibility of attaching other types of brackets that could hold a GPS unit. Hopefully, I’ll be able to keep me eyes on the road!

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The Scala Rider Q2 MultiSet offers intercom communication between two pre-paired headsets for a distance of up to 500m/1,640 feet. They allow bikers to receive GPS voice instructions, communicate with other bikers or with the passenger on the back seat, conduct calls on their mobile phones and even listen to music from their MP3 players or to the embedded FM radio. Check it out!

Stay tuned next time and I will show you how to pair the system to your mobile phone to receive incoming calls by voice command and initiate calls by one-button push and voice command. In addition, I will show you how to pair it to other Scala Rider Q2 Headsets. That way you can communicate with up to two other Scala Rider Q2 headsets. See you next time!

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It works with full face helmets, is easily fitted and once in place, never has to be removed except for the occasional machine wash. It requires no maintenance. You simply fit it and forget it. If you are still lifting up your visor at traffic lights, then get a Foggy mask. The mask is integrated into the helmet and by sealing across the nose and cheek area, it creates an independent breathing chamber which ensures that your breath does not come in contact with the visor. Check it out!

The result is no visor fogging and no restriction to breathing. It’s brilliant in all weather conditions and even in heavy rain and icy cold conditions the visor stays clear This item works with most full-face helmets, however, it will not work with the flip up style helmets.

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What’s happening guys? I’m here today for another motorcycle related book review. Check out FLAT OUT, The Race for the Motorcycle World Land Speed Record.

It is available now at your favorite internet retailer or, ask for it by name at your local bookstore. Last minute shoppers, I’m looking at you! If you want an autographed copy, however, you’ll have to send Rocky an email through his website here.

This is Rocky Robinson’s first nonfiction book, and is intended to put you in the driver’s seat of one of, if not the fastest motorcycle ever built. Ever wonder what it’s like to go faster than anyone else has ever gone? Try 350 mph!

The intensity is real. From his early days of racing motorcycles on half-mile and mile ovals on 750cc V-twin motorcycles, to land speed racing and crossing the pond to the Land Down Under, where his best run resulted in a blown engine, coasting through the timing lights with the rods snapped, the motor bleeding oil into it’s enclosed bodywork—threatening to ignite into a blistering inferno. This pass was made in March of 2000, and is still the fastest recorded speed anyone has traveled on two wheels in Lake Gairdner, Australia.

The ups and downs of racing for big buck sponsors, whose money does funny things to those whose job it is to keep you safe and pointed in the right direction. This story digs deep into the sport’s past and tells of plans for the future. It tells of fallen heroes and of lost friendships all in the name of proving who’s fastest.

It’s about second chances—and not taking them lightly. In order to come out on top in this type of sport you’ve got to want it and be willing to sacrifice everything to achieve nothing more than a printout on a piece of paper. But that paper carries a lot of weight, because only one person can be the recipient. And at that very moment, he has no equal.

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Should a catastrophe occur while cruising at a heady rate of speed, you can rest assured that your cherished iPod-now skittling down the road-is safely contained within Pro Armor‘s robust ProVault case. Precision-machined from 6061 billet aluminum and polished to a luxurious finish, the $69.95 ProVault is one attractive piece of protection. A unique slide and lock system requires no tools to open and close, and maintains the case’s structural integrity in the event of impact or crushing forces. Mounting systems are available for a diverse range of vehicles.

Great stocking stuffers for your music loving friends and family!

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Our culture has always been infatuated by widely-recognized or famous people who command high degrees of public and media attention. Our newsstands are cluttered with rags that probe into every aspect of celebrity life. And, we all can’t help but read about it!

It is, of course, no wonder that sooner or later, our people (motorcycle enthusiasts, of course!) jumped on the bandwagon of mainstream coverage. This is nothing new either. From James Dean’s motorcycle to the Aprilia in Transformers, we have kept an eye out for media cameos of our favorite rides.

So now it brings us to the book in question. “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” is actually a dynamic and engaging exhibit displayed at the AMA’s Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.

However, for those of us who can’t make it to the Museum in person, the official book of the exhibit is the next best thing — and would make the perfect holiday gift for the motorcyclist. Curator David Morris has compiled hundreds of pictures and talked with dozens of celebrities whose bikes are featured, including Pat Boone, Arlen Ness, Neil Peart, Francesco Quinn, Roland Sands and many more. The in-depth stories will draw you in, proving this is much more than just a book of pretty pictures. Get it here.

Without giving away too much of the book, this richly illustrated 168-page companion to the exhibit presents a comprehensive examination of the relationship between celebrities and motorcycling. In addition to exploring celebrities’ fascination with motorcycle culture, the book delves into the impact of celebrity culture on the motorcycle industry.

So, go on, get a copy for that motorcycle enthusiast in your life. Just in time for the holidays too!

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We figured it was a camera but at first sight, we asked anyways, “what is that?” We got a pretty sarcastic reply, “It is the camera.” No shit, sure it is a camera. I did’t know why we bothered because even a dog knew it was a camera. I guess we couldn’t believe how small it was. It’s about 2″x 1″. We took two to try it out. It seemed to be cool.

I spent about 2 weeks with it and found out how badly it sucked. Surely, by its size, I didn’t expect much for quality of pictures. But when I tried to shoot video on it, the battery died in 9 minutes on the first use. First I thought it was just because of the free batteries included in the package. So I went to a drugstore and bought some AAA’s. Got back home and tried it again. Guess what, after I shot 16 minutes, it died again. This thing sucks battery like a V8 car sucks gas!

Then I tried to mount it on my helmet. Guess what? The mount will not fit. The quality of the plastic mount made it impossible to install. After some fiddling, I mounted to stick the camera on my helmet and tried to shoot some test videos. The videos came out very bad due to the cheap mount that won’t fit, and also the microphone picked up noise from the loose mount with its incessant kak-kak-kak-kak-kak-kak! I’m really starting to hate plastic knocking against each other with a passion.

To be fair, I think the camera has some good functions like it shoots a picture every 5 seconds. That’s a pretty good feature for our purposes. Sometimes a good picture can show a better story than a poor video.

But, you’ll never have a chance to use it since you can’t even mount it and make it standby for long time.

Till next time , peace……

Who I would recommend this for: Motorsport and Xgame enthusiats.

Who I would advise against: Anyone who wants any shots.

Summary: Make a better mount and make it last longer than 15 minutes then we test it again.

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The disc lock provides safety from theft by locking, obviously, the disc on your wheel so that if they try and ride away your bike they will damage it. Also If they try and open the lock with a different key the key will break in the lock. We all know how easy it is to steal, so this will serve as a warning. Take at the very least this step toward protecting your baby. The cost is under 30 dollars so it won’t break your pocket like a stolen bike.

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