[Stephen]

By the way Hans – do you have any advice regarding improving the sound quality? The camera seems to capture mainly wind noise and very little sound from the engine except when travelling slowly. Or is this normal? Are there any settings in the camera that might improve the sound?

[Stephen]

Here are the links to the Amazon seller:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FC6J3ZVB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

[Stephen]

My K6 that I bought recently from Sportsbikeshop here in the UK (very decent price, £164) did come with that plate. I assumed it was to reinforce the back cover and to allow the two M3 x 8mm screws to clamp down properly without distorting the plastic cover. I mounted it with the cutout facing down, so gap at the bottom. It still fell off when I was doing my install, but luckily I saw where it fell! It should have been made captive really, it is nuisance that it falls off so easily. Especially as you have to constantly remove the cover to access the SD card or to plug a data transfer lead into the USB-C internal port. I think I will modify the plate to stop it falling off. I am replacing the standard screws with thumbscrews so I don’t need a screwdriver every time I remove the cover.

[Stephen]

This is how I have the K6 front camera mounted on my Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. There is free access to get at the connector cover when I have the thumbscrews installed.

[Stephen]

I found these thumbscrews on Amazon, they are M3 x 8mm, exactly the same size as the standard crosshead screws, but have a nice knurled top so they can be done up and undone using your fingers. I also found some fully stainless steel ones, I have ordered those as well to see which is best. I think the black plastic heads will be more discreet. I will upload a photo when I have fitted them.

[Stephen]

Hi Hans – thanks very much for your kind comments.

I note your remarks regarding the front camera wobble – I will try your suggestion and see if I can isolate the camera bracket from the fairing mount with some rubber spacers or washers. I’ll let you know if it improves the stability of the image. The rear camera being more rigidly mounted on the pannier frame does not seem to be affected in the same way.

[Stephen]

No problem. The knurled thumbscrews are a massive improvement in access to the connector and card slot.

I did suspect that the sound could not really be improved, although I will try dampening the microphone with some foam or tape. Thanks for your feedback.

I have found this forum very useful so far!

I also published an installation video and K6 Camera System review on the Royal Enfield Owner’s Forum which has attracted some interest!

[Stephen]

Hi Hans – I test fitted the thumbscrews last night. Don’t order the black plastic ones, the heads are slightly too large at 13mm, and foul the body of the connector. The all metal ones have 10mm heads and fit perfectly! There is about half a mm clearance to the cable connector. They are easy to unscrew with the fingers and you can do them up pretty tight. Cheers, Steve.

[Stephen]

Hi Hans – the knurled thumbscrews M3 x 8mm I sourced from a seller on Amazon UK. They are being delivered today, so as soon as I have fitted them I will update you with photos of the back of the camera. Here is the listing on Amazon. I also found an all metal alternative which I have ordered as well, and I will choose what seems the best one to use.

[Stephen]

Many thanks for your very quick reply – I actually found an earlier reply you gave to someone asking the same question. Even though you have to remove the connector cover as you would to access the SD to remove it, it is still easier to connect a USB-C to USB-A cable to the internal data connector as you don’t have to pop out the SD and put it into a reader or adapter and then insert it into your PC/ Laptop. It saves wear and tear on the card slot, although I guess the silicone O ring will wear out eventually. Has anyone sourced replacement screws that can be undone with the fingers so you don’t need to carry a small screwdriver to get the screws out? I was think of knurled cheese head screws, but goodness knows where to source them!

Like these but very small!

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