Hi, Dante.
Please review the message you received upon joining.
Then head to this thread and let us know a little about you and your Scout. 👇

https://www.indianmotorcycles.net/forums/new-member-introductions.48/

Good luck in your search for a solution. Sounds like a good son.😁
Oh, after you've done that, you may want to include the brand of dash cam, etc. Others have installed various cameras on their bike's and that info may help you get a tailored response. 🤷‍♂️

 

Do not splice into your bike harness. Get a load isolator. Custom Dynamics make a good one for Indian bikes and that will plug into your harness and you can connect your camera system to that.

 

Hi Dante,

Welcome to the group

Which Dashcam did you receive?

I installed mine last week and used a USB 5v connection via the nacelle. I alao had the option of going to the battery directly but was concerned of the battery going flat.

If you're looking to hide the cables well, the below video may be useful.

 

Depending on the camera's capabilities it may have a movement detection (parking mode) which is basically a security in case someone screws with your bike.. When you connected directly to battery power the camera will activate and record if it senses movement. I am using a Vantrue Falcon (F!) and you can set the level of movement as well. I have had no issues with battery having it connected directly to my battery.

@Dante MOJO What dash cam did you get?
What bike are you installing on?

 

Yes, most modern dashcams have a 'movement / collision detection' feature where the device continues to record after the vehicle is turned off.

My K6 also has that function but needed connecting to the battery directly. I went with the easier 5v USB option which doesn't offer collision detection recording.

From experience, even though the dashcan's / harness has battery save technology, unfortunately, I've experienced battery drain with my other vehicle which has a different dashcam and I needed to jump start.

If anyone decides to use the 'movement / collision detection' function, there is risk of battery going flat on our Indian Motorcycles. At least on my 2019 Springfield.

 

Collision detection should still work fine as it works when the bike and camera running and should not need the continuous battery power.

 

You're correct...

I should clarify. My reference to battery drain was after the bike is switched off and where movement / collision detection during stationary was activated.

In my case the dashcam drained as my battery as it kept picking up movement each time someone passed or drove by.

The harness and camera had a safeguard to turn off once the vehicle battery voltage dropped to a certain level.

Unfortunately the camera drew a little more than the vehicle needed to start her up and I needed to jump start.

Our OEM batteries can be sensetive and I didn't want this feature activated on my K6 dashcam and risk being stranded.

Same reason I don't use the factory alary when parked at work (double press the lock button on keyless fob).

 

You're correct...

I should clarify. My reference to battery drain was after the bike is switched off and where movement / collision detection during stationary was activated.

In my case the dashcam drained as my battery as it kept picking up movement each time someone passed or drove by.

The harness and camera had a safeguard to turn off once the vehicle battery voltage dropped to a certain level.

Unfortunately the camera drew a little more than the vehicle needed to start her up and I needed to jump start.

Our OEM batteries can be sensetive and I didn't want this feature activated on my K6 dashcam and risk being stranded.

Same reason I don't use the factory alary when parked at work (double press the lock button on keyless fob).

Well, that stinks. I do not have any experience with anything other that the Vantrue which has a Low Voltage protection and will cut off when it hits a whatever value you set it up for.

The alarm on the bike, I have only used when I am travelling and parking it outside a motel. Even then i use it quite limited for the same reason. I don't want to deal with a dead/low battery.