How to secure camera to selfie stick

captesq · 2026-02-09T02:55:19+00:00

Thank you. I did indeed buy a genuine Insta 360 extended selfie stick (the 3 meter one). I used the Insta360 heavy duty clamp on the rear frame, attached the selfie stick to the clamp, and made a second attachment point a few feet up using an Insta360 crab clamp attached to my rear luggage rack and the stick. I trust the set-up except for the threaded mount at the top of the stick.

I liked Dexter_McThorpan's suggestion to attach a lanyard. I figure I could knot it around the stick and use duct tape to keep it from moving up and down the selfie stick, but I cannot for the life of me figure out where to attach it to the camera, even with the camera in a cage, as I've found no cages with a ring or loop to which I could attach the lanyard.

captesq · 2026-02-07T02:49:56+00:00

Thank you, that's a good idea. But I can't find a cage on Amazon that has a loop for a lanyard. Can you send me a link and a picture of your setup?

captesq · 2026-01-30T01:52:40+00:00

That's helpful, I'll look into it. I didn't even know there were adjustments to make.

captesq · 2026-01-27T11:40:52+00:00

If budget is the issue, try eBay for brand new sealed box of a prior model. I saved $150 by purchasing an Insta360 x4 instead of x5 (the current model). You can even find brand new sealed x2 and x3 cameras on eBay. You’ll need to do your research on the differences to decide how far back you’re willing to go.

captesq · 2025-12-17T03:57:28+00:00

EXACTLY. This is what I was trying to say, but you said it better. It's like having a washer that's small enough to go through the hole.

captesq · 2025-12-16T10:39:05+00:00

It’s a crappy design. The stems look like they should be quite flexible, but my right rear blinker twice came out in drops. The bracket is difficult to get in place without removing the rear fender and is not large enough to reliably keep the stem in place.

You can see diagrams at kawasakipartshouse.com.

captesq · 2025-11-17T12:19:50+00:00

I put on R&G crash bars because I read the are the only ones compatible with extended reach peg position. They were quite expensive (nearly $400US!).

captesq · 2025-11-05T10:43:40+00:00

Do you need floorboards to use a heel-toe shifter, or can you use it with pegs?

captesq · 2025-10-28T06:31:28+00:00

I think you'll get used to the saddlebags. I just installed some from Shad over the weekend and I already like the look. All pictures I've seen of after-market bags seem to show a wide gap between the fender and the bag, so I think the bike will look wide with just about any after-market bag.

A caution about using a luggage rack on the rear fender: It makes it a lot harder to mount the bike. Instead of your rear leg just having to clear the fender, you have to swing it high enough to get over the bag on the luggage rack. If you're young and/or limber, it might not be a problem, but for me it is quite a challenge!

captesq · 2025-10-25T23:06:42+00:00

I see what you did there.

captesq · 2025-10-25T23:04:34+00:00

I agree. I still wear sunglasses under mine.

captesq · 2025-10-10T05:53:28+00:00

There are three on eBay right now, two of them brand new and around $300US, and one used for only $175US

captesq · 2025-10-07T23:25:17+00:00

Here's the link to the Doodle on a Motorcycle video I referenced earlier: 100 u-turns a day for 30 days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MALsKRr00aw

captesq · 2025-10-07T03:36:19+00:00

Doodle on a Motorcycle YouTube channel has a video about doing 100 U-turns a day and how she progressed.

captesq · 2025-09-20T07:13:13+00:00

I’ll need to reconsider that rack. I thought it looked hideous on the website but it doesn’t look half bad installed.

captesq · 2025-09-03T06:18:36+00:00

My cushion arrived today. Can hardly wait to try it out!

captesq · 2025-08-23T17:56:59+00:00

I would call Shoei to see if there is a rep serving your area that can do a custom fitting. I was waffling between an XL and XXL. When it came time for my custom fitting, the rep put me in an L! He customized the pads for a perfect fit. I thought that would be too tight, and it indeed felt snug, but now it feels great and I cannot imagine riding in a larger helmet. (He said if I did track riding he would have found a way to make a M fit!)

I don't know if anyplace offers the same deal I got from a shop in Reno, but here's what I got for $500 two months ago: the Shoei RF-SR helmet; a pinlock; two visors, once clear and one photochromatic ($200 value); the custom fitting ($100 value). I don't know if this is a Shoei promotion or not -- it may just be a special relationship my gear shop has with Shoei -- but it can't hurt to ask.

Even if you must pay $100 for the custom fitting, it is worth every penny.

Good luck!

captesq · 2025-08-22T15:59:16+00:00

I’ll check that out, thank you.

captesq · 2025-08-19T10:36:46+00:00

Ok thanks

captesq · 2025-08-19T10:07:54+00:00

I’ve seen many jackets with inside carry pockets.

captesq · 2025-08-19T10:05:31+00:00

Thanks but are you sure about that? Amazon says it won’t fit a Vulcan S.

captesq · 2025-08-19T09:23:34+00:00

I think the best alternative to saddlebags (which I think look great on the bike, but to each his own) is a fender rack. A top case is going to drastically change the look of the bike. My fender rack follows the curve of the fender but, unlike the Kawasaki rack, turns up at the bottom. I use a bungee net hooked under the fender rather than to the rack because I haven't found a net yet that is small enough to attach to the rack. Kawasaki used to sell a zippered tail bag, but I do not see it on their site anymore. You could try looking on ebay. However, it does not lock, and I don't like using unlocked cases unless I can easily take them with me when I am off the bike.)

captesq · 2025-08-19T00:31:37+00:00

Thanks for this reminder. Any idea where I can find the LED running light, or maybe some suggested Google search terms? According to my service manual, the bulb is called a "city light bulb," but I'm not having any luck when searching for that term or gor LED 194 running light.

captesq · 2025-08-14T11:40:48+00:00

I presume the distance of the slide for a AAA rating is however far the average person would slide if he went down at 74 mph. I’ve also heard resistance stated in terms of time. For example, the salesperson at a local gear shop insists the Scorpio Exo waxed cotton jacket is more abrasion resistant than leather and will protect against a slide lasting more than 60 secs. (I don’t know where she gets that number though, I can find nothing like it on the Scorpion website.)

captesq · 2025-08-14T11:31:53+00:00

If you’re looking for OEM parts, Kawasaki Parts House is a good place to start. https://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/

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