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14d •
Video camera system
I've been using the Vantrue Falcon 1 motorcycle dashcam setup for several years now and I just bought my third one for my new motorcycle. It's 4k front camera and 1080 resolution in the rear camera, it takes excellent video. I noticed when I bought it last week that its 100 dollars off at Amazon, if anyone is interested. Here's a short clip showing the high resolution of the cameras. https://youtu.be/qyNgpvfOpxw?si=Gduv3dLATRYwgBa0 I recommend this system very highly for anyone who wants the security of a full time dash cam.
1 like • 10d
I have the same Vantrue system installed on my INT650. It's been working great, other than the sensitivity of "collision". Anything larger than a small bump in the road causes it to read a "collision" and swap over to recording in a different file. Screws up the ordering of the recordings, so it's rough to stitch together a full ride. Not that I've ever tried to do that. I have to fiddle with the app a bit before recording anything I know I'll want to keep. Other than that, rock solid. No issues electrically, or with the cameras, despite my beginner skill set installing it.
15d •
Howz'it going everyone
My name is Austin and I'm from North Dakota. I'm 27 and have been riding since 2023. I have a 2014 Honda Shadow Phantom 750 and recently a 2025 Kawasaki Eliminator 450. My very first bike, in 2022, was a CfMoto Papio 125 that I learned on. Been watching the channel for years, love going moto camping and learning new riding skills.
1 like • 15d
Welcome! How many months of the year do you ride, in N. Dakota?
17d •
First accident on the road
Yesterday I had my first bike accident, so I figured I’d share what happened in case someone else can learn from it. A car coming from the opposite direction started doing a U-turn. I was riding in the left lane, and when I noticed the car I moved over to the right lane, expecting the driver to stay in his lane after the maneuver. Instead, the driver cut across both lanes to park on the sidewalk, which suddenly left me with no escape path. Luckily neither of us was going fast and I managed to brake and avoid hitting the car, but I couldn’t straighten the bike because the car was right next to me on my left side so I lost balance and ended up laying the bike down on its right side. Looking back, I probably should have anticipated that the driver might try to park instead of assuming he would continue in his lane. Thankfully no one was hurt and the damage is minor, but it is a good reminder of how quickly things can change and how unpredictable car drivers can be. Ride safe everyone.
1 like • 15d
Glad to hear the scratches are on the metal, and not your flesh.
4 likes • 27d
looks good to me! I'm excited for things moving forward with the certifications. 80% of why I watch / joined you was the Drills book with cones. I appreciate the text breakdown of the meetups. I'm in the middle of my workday when they normally occur.
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@Arlene Baratta Sorry you have to deal with that situation. Fricken jerkbags out there.
2 likes • 27d
Weather and temperature are huge considerations. For example, I went on a 3.5 hour ride yesterday; and even though the temperature was nice and stable (56f, 13c) with the sun shining, I didn't factor in the wind, and didn't pack any other layers of clothing, so I ended up being colder for the whole ride than I'd liked to have been. So, especially for a day long ride, make sure you have many layers of clothing that you can put on or remove throughout the day. I also usually pack an extra pair of gloves (thicker or thinner), and a neck gaiter, for extra layering.
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@Robert Moeser Team saddlebags. Steel horse.
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@chris-bennett-7863
Hello. I ride a 2023 Royal Enfield INT650.
Active 12h ago
Joined Jan 11, 2026