Hello everyone.
Today I'll show you how I fitted a dashcam (dash camera) to my BMW G650GS.
The dashcam I chose is the Daytona M820WD (a Mio MiVue model sold in Japan by Daytona).
I chose it for two reasons: it uses a STARVIS™ CMOS image sensor, and it comes from a maker I trust.
The photo above shows all the parts after unboxing.
I like that the main unit is compact, and that the connectors for the cameras and the remote are in different places so they can't be mixed up.
I modified the power lead a little.
This bike has a Daytona D-UNIT fitted, so for power I just have to plug in the bullet connectors.
I put the main unit under the seat.
I fixed it with hook-and-loop tape (Velcro) so that I can take it out to remove the SD card.
I decided to put the front camera above the headlight.
For now, I tried fitting it on the inside of the screen.
If it doesn't work well, I'll move it later.
At the rear, I decided to use the bolt that holds the side pannier rack, below and to the right of the brake light.
I bought an L-shaped metal bracket at a DIY store to mount the rear camera.
The hole didn't match, so I enlarged it a little.
Skipping ahead, the fitting is done.
Insert the SD card into the main unit.
The SD card cover is waterproof, with a rubber seal, and is also held by a screw.
I think I'd lose the screw on the road, and the unit is under the seat where water won't get in, so it seems fine to leave the screw out.
Next, I fit the switch you press when you want the dashcam to save a clip on purpose.
The switch should be somewhere you can press it quickly when something happens, so I put it at the mirror mount on the handlebar.
The back of the switch has a hole for a cable tie, so I just used that to fix it.
That's it: a simple job, but the dashcam is now fitted!
I also fitted the same Daytona M820WD to my Honda X-ADV. Here is how I mounted the front and rear cameras on it.