Fitting the Innovv K3 Camera System to a BMW R1250 GS Adventure

[@bilmuhalper]

Thank you very much. I was looking for a video that covers all topics you mentioned. You answered all my questions with your video. Great 👍 contribution for all us.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@DerekBakerArt]

Excellent directions to fitting the unit, thank you.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Glad you liked it 👍🏻

[@youcanthide004]

Marvelous video, well done. Incredibly comprehensive. Thanks mate.

[@nickhodgeUK]

No problem. Glad you liked it 👍🏻

[@morgaj21]

Test video also explains the expression "laugh, I nearly joined the queue for Ikea!" Although I have a Fazer S2, your video has given me confidence to buy and fit the K3. Nice one.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Good luck with it John. Being in an external queue for ikea is nowhere near as bad as being IN the store though 👍🏻

[@morgaj21]

Nick, absolutely 😁

[@brianconrad8953]

Thanks Nick…I’ve seen a couple of your videos now…always well explained, attention to detail and easy to understand. I have a GSA as well so the video was exactly what I was looking for!

[@nickhodgeUK]

Glad you liked it Brian and hope it helped 👍🏻

[@EDP1]

it must be an heavenly feeling to own such a bike .i got one hanging on my wall 1/18 model .thanks for charing.

[@nickhodgeUK]

I have a Lego model too. Thanks 👍🏻

[@EDP1]

@@nickhodgeUK love the gold color,also from the rims .

[@motowhisperer735]

Thank you. I'm preparing to install the K3 on my 2021 GSA along with the EZ Can. There's a lot of great tips in your video.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Should be very straightforward for you. Good luck 👍🏻

[@paulramirez2630]

Thanks Nick, Great Video as always!

[@nickhodgeUK]

Thanks Paul. I thought this had a question on the switch wire but guess you fixed that?

[@philgirling9192]

Nick thanks for these two videos incredibly detailed and informative I have subscribed to you channel and look forward to watching more.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Thanks Phil. Glad to have you along. You’ll not get bombarded with new videos but when there’s something interesting I’ll try and video it 👍🏻

[@johnr6940]

Many thanks - informative and concise as always Nick.

[@nickhodgeUK]

No worries John 👍🏻

[@TFF801]

Hi Nick, an excellent video. I have the K2 on my R1200GS and got knocked off from behind last year and the footage was invaluable as the Police used it as evidence to prosecute the driver and also for insurance. I am thinking of getting a new bike and now need to decide whether to keep the K2 or buy a new K3 but wouldn’t be without a camera system after the experience I have had.

[@nickhodgeUK]

I’d stick with the K2 Peter. The K3 doesn’t have enough useful for the money. Great cameras. It the K2 was fine 👍🏻

[@ParrotHead1809]

I enjoyed both the unboxing and the fitting videos. Very through and well done. I'm not sure how useful the microphone will be to me, though. I won't be blogging. Maybe nice to get street-side audio if there is an "issue", though.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻

[@ssmith954]

Thanks for sharing, very helpful!

[@nickhodgeUK]

No worries 👍🏻

[@alanjones923]

Great Video. Many thanks

[@nickhodgeUK]

Thanks Alan 👍🏻

[@1054D-l7f]

Thanks Nick this video really helped my K3 install on my GS. I really wish audio could be improved on the Innov’s as I previously had a C5 and the audio is just as poor on K3

[@nickhodgeUK]

I agree it’s pretty burbly. It’s slightly better with the external mic although I’ve never used it’s sound as I have a helmet set up. Maybe one day I’ll try it in the lid and see if it’s ok with voice?? 👍🏻

[@colinmacdonald1790]

Thanks Nick. Just finished installing the K3 on my GSA and this helped a lot. I ended up mounting the cameras through the rear reflector and just below the bottom of the screen to ensure I got max visibility.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Good job Colin. Glad in helped and you’ve got it all done 👍🏻

[@cozydram1]

Brilliant chap thank you

[@nickhodgeUK]

No worries Phil 👍🏻

[@iainkennedy4205]

Great video, very informative, Did you mount the remote for the K3 using the fixings provided in the kit, Thanks 👍

[@nickhodgeUK]

I did on the GSA under the mirror stalk but in the K1600 I used the best 3M dual-lock and stuck it to the top of the clutch hydraulic reservoir where the mirror would normally be 🤣

[@MisterTsrc]

Great video, thank you! My only question is does the direct connection to the battery drain it? I've heard some comments in the past about other cameras that having that issue :(

[@nickhodgeUK]

No. The camera switches off completely as soon as the switch wire (yellow) gets a signal the ignition is off (in fact the power supply maintains a short period of power after this signal to ensure the last files are safely written). What DOES drain many batteries are trackers as they are powered 24/7 for obvious reasons and motorcycle batteries are small. My bike is connected at all times to a ‘smart’ charger

[@mikecousinoplumbingwaterfi6952]

Thanks Nick, I'm replacing the K2 one on my K1200GSA with the K3 now. This is my third model INNOVV camera, the first version had the save button and I missed that on the K2. I have a Tiger 850 Sport and a second K3 camera will be installed on it as well. Wondering how I will handle that, any ideas? I use a MAC, so will deal with that when I get there I guess. Mike

[@nickhodgeUK]

The Mac side will be fine. All you have to do with any motorcycle is connect a battery and find a switched wire to plumb into. As most stuff is under seats just head to the rear light is what I’d do and use a positap to ‘break’ into it without too much damage. Good luck

[@davidsherman1389]

awesome video with detailed explanations. Curious as to how people feel about the video quality, It seems to me like gopro's and other action cameras have better image quality. Not sure if YT has limitations on the videos you upload, but ive seen motovloggers, with much better quality on YT

[@nickhodgeUK]

For sure GoPros are better for that task. The issue with them is battery life, are they on?? Those sorts of things. With the Innovv it’s really an evidential camera or a ‘damn I missed that’ type fill-in camera. There’s been several times it’s fulfilled both those rolls for me while the GoPros I also use were off 👍🏻

[@davidsherman1389]

@@nickhodgeUK yes many other features the gopro doesnt have, like the g sensitive activations.

[@MrFlowerfred]

Hi Nick. Great video, thanks. Any reason why you didn't get power from the Cansmart?

[@nickhodgeUK]

I did get the switched power from the CanSmart but want 24/7 power from battery if you want to use parked features (nudge, etc) as the CanSmart will be powered down

[@GertrudeGrindhorn]

Nice detailed video, good production and detail, lots of time making this quality video, many thanks. I wonder if it's worth trying to mount the cameras with some minor shock mounting, ie rubber grommets of some kind, to help mitigate camera shake? Perhaps Innov will eventually upgrade the system with some form of image stabilisation in the future. However, I can see that being implemented only on the flagship K5 model, with added cost..but eventually might trickle down to the lower models. Also, a low-cost sacificial lens cover might be nice too, certainly for the front camera, as I imagine over time, scratched lenses are inevitable.

[@nickhodgeUK]

You make interesting points but I feel this is an evidential camera NOT really a vlogging one. I use GoPros for that. It does come with rubber pads but my experience is that allows ‘bounce’. See my K2 video. I would like to see better image quality before stabilisation for sure. 1080p is fine. I’ve had my K2 for 2 years with lots of wipes as in rain they’re quickly dirty but no deterioration so far👍🏻

[@GertrudeGrindhorn]

@@nickhodgeUK Hello Nick, thanks for your reply. I think you are right, the Innovv is not quite designed to replace a GoPro or two..sadly...but no doubt with some development, they might be in the future. I think your bike looks great in those colours, and your 'farkling' makes a great bike even better. I have never owned a BMW, but I rather think they are worth the premium cost.

[@nickhodgeUK]

@@GertrudeGrindhorn the colour is lovely. Shame they stopped it really. It’s an interesting thing about the cost of BMW. I spec’d a new GS v an Africa Twin (DCT) and KTM 1290. The KTM was £200 cheaper and the AT £900 cheaper. So like for like it’s close 👍🏻

[@martindove2819]

Hi nick. I’m going to fit the k3 camera to my gs adventure 2019. I don’t have an hex ezcan. I’m also going to get the innovv power hub 3. I emailed innovv about where to fit the yellow wire to the canbus system they wouldn’t give me an answer. They just gave me a link to your KZbin site and watched what they sent about fitting the k3 to the gs. Very good I must say👍 I’m still no wiser where to fit/splice the yellow wire into the canbus system. I’m not very technical minded at all so any help where to fit the yellow wire would be gratefully accepted. Thanks Martin.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Martin. This is where it gets a little technical. If you have a multimeter you need to find a wire into something like the rear light that only has power when ignition on. Bit difficult to explain in a comment but you turn the multimeter to the 20v DC setting and then make sure the negative (black) wire from the multimeter is earthed. Then with the positive lead (red) from the multimeter, tough the cables in the rear light for example and with it held switch the ignition on and if you get a 13-14v reading that disappears when ignition is off then that’s the cable to ‘tap’ into. Sorry I can’t tell you more than that as I’ve never had to tap into the BMW loom so don’t know the colour. Maybe try googling as someone must have done it. Hope that helps some 👍🏻

[@martindove2819]

@@nickhodgeUK Thanks nick. I’m not to happy about going into the loom. I’m looking at the Healtech thunder box they just have 2 wires that go onto the battery which knows when the ignition is on and off. Reckon I need more information on this tho. Always enjoy your videos. And thanks again. 👍👍

[@davidnowhere2637]

Does the flash of the indicator interfere with the video picture.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Not that I’ve noticed although your indicator is on such a short time. Equally seeing a faint flash would help confirm an indicator was on in an incident, but reiterating. I’ve never see an indicator in footage 👍🏻

[@EMD27]

Hi Nick, I installed the Innovv K2. Red cable to the plus and the black to the negative. The yellow cable also connected to the correct location. When I turn off the bike the DVR turns off after 30 seconds. Only the DC converter light remains on. Is this how it should be? and does this have consequences my battery? Thanks for making these helpful videos!

[@nickhodgeUK]

Yes the yellow wire ‘switches’ the power off to the power supply but that provides power to the DVR unit for a short time to ensure the last files are written. I think this is a setting in the app for the power-off delay?? 👍🏻

[@TheKumarsen4u]

Can you do a video of all the accessories and protection added to your bike.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Senthil. I may do a general one. I think if you search the channel I’ve videoed them all separately 👍🏻

[@TheKumarsen4u]

@@nickhodgeUK Hi Nick, Thank you for the reply.

[@DG.2030]

Do you know if you need to fit the controller and gps? Would it still work and can you still connect to your phone without the controller

[@nickhodgeUK]

The unit will work without either and the controller is only a visual display and the GPS provides positioning and speed information so you won’t have that but the DVR, cameras and Power supply are the only essentials

[@stuartgc8950]

Hi Nick, I have used your video to fit a K3 to my GSA, thank you. I have a little blue light on the DC converter but no power to the DCU. I used a separate Cansmart connector plug to connect the yellow live switch cable into one of the Cansmart coloured circuits and don’t have any power to the DCU. I am a total novice and would appreciate any suggestions as to what I may have done wrong. Many thanks, Stuart.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Stuart. Are you leaving it long enough?? The power supply has. 10-15 second delay in powering up and down. To test the DVR unit simply hold the yellow wire to the positive of the battery. Wait for it to power on and then remove the yellow and this way you’ll measure the period of power up and down. Next you will need to be sure you have the CanSmart circuit you are using as a ‘standard accessory’ circuit. (1A fuse should be enough) you do this through the CanSmart software. Don’t use a lighting or horn circuit. Let us know how you do

[@stuartgc8950]

@@nickhodgeUK thank you for replying Nick. I have done what you suggested. I hadn’t given it long enough and now have it working, many thanks. Stuart

[@kevindabrowski6991]

Thanks for the video. I'm looking for an innov myself, either the K3 or K5. The K3 is definitely more in my price range for sure. I just want a fairly priced unit with front and rear cameras that is easy to use. If you have any insight it would be greatly appreciated. TIA

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Kevin. It really depends what you are doing with it. For evidence purposes the K3 is totally fine and most importantly over cheaper units, reliable. Fit and forget. I check it’s working before setting off on major rides and that’s it. I do use the footage in some videos and it’s perfectly adequate and offers the shot when the GoPro wasn’t in or a slightly different angle. I only use 1080p (even on my 4K GoPros) as few people view in 4K and it is much more intensive to edit and process. Also the K3 is much easier to site as the cameras and DVR unit are separate whereas the DVR incorporates the front camera in the K5 to allow for the throughput on signal so it’s a camera in a big box at the front. If you must have 4K then you must have the K5 but with more people watching videos on smaller devices you may be spending unnecessarily. Hope that helps? 👍🏻

[@echeverria774]

Hey, quick question, why do the camera need GPS? And do I need an internet subscription for the wifi? Why do I need wifi? Thanks.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Don’t confuse WiFi with internet. The WiFi is just a wireless network available so you can download stuff onto the app wirelessly. I prefer to do it by cable or take the card out as the WiFi transfer is slow. So no, you need no subscription. GPS is used so you have a position stamp on the footage. Also good if you use it in videos as there is software to show maps with the GPS data 👍🏻

[@megathon8442]

I like your 'unboxing' and 'installing' video ! I have this system ready to be installed, but still waiting of my new 1250 GSA (40 Year Limited Edition) ! Can you tell me, are the files of footage seperated for the front and rear cams ? Or is it one file with both the pictures ? Regards René (The Netherlands)

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi René. No it’s two files named by date and time and postfixed with ‘F’ or ‘R’ 👍🏻

[@smitty993]

Hi, great informative video. Only one question - why did you mount the front camera on the near side when the beak obstructs the view?

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Stephen. It would ‘see’ the beak from the offside too. I felt mostly it’s people pulling out and they would generally come from near side. It’s the flip of a coin really. If I wasn’t so fussy I’d make a bracket for up near headlight so it’s front and centre 👍🏻

[@karlg5806]

Nick, you talked about formatting the card in the DVR; how did you go about that, please?

[@nickhodgeUK]

Put the SD Card in the DVR unit and connect your phone to the WiFi of the Innovv. Open the app and in the settings you’ll find the format card setting (it may be ‘delete files’). It’ll tell you when it’s formatted (should be seconds) and you’ll be good to go 👍🏻

[@karlg5806]

@@nickhodgeUK Many thanks!

[@thenewguyj.f.e.2420]

Hi nick love your videos, I got a q. That got my attention, does the gps need to be upright? I can’t access nothing on my I phone.. also can I disconnect the microphone?

[@nickhodgeUK]

The GPS does not have to be upright. It just need to be as near clear sight to satellites as possible. That is not under a metal tank or buried deep in the bike somewhere. It is directional so should be mounted by the flat side not the curved one. Not sure what you mean by can’t access anything in iPhone but if you mean can’t connect the app you need first to go to your WiFi settings in the phone and connect to the INNOVV K3 xxxxx network. Then open app and you should be good (connecting to WiFi needs password which by default is 12345568). You can just disconnect the mic no worry but make an effort to waterproof the now empty connector

[@thenewguyj.f.e.2420]

@@nickhodgeUK thank you.. yes .. my gps I have it on same place as you.. got same motorcycle.. I’m new follower from Los Angeles ca,

[@Andrew-dh4ki]

Hey Nick, Another great video, thank you! Can the K3 system be updated via app or USB cable? I don't have a way to download files to an SD card. Andrew (Oregon, USA)

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Andrew. I don’t think so as it recognises the file in the SD card (that’s where it looks for it not elsewhere). You can get a USB to Multiple format SD adapter for just a few $ from Amazon for a PC or laptop or maybe ask a friend?? 🤣

[@bendikskristensen9000]

After I looked at this movie I ordered a system which I am in progress of installing, my problem is that I can see the system on my phone internet connection but my Samsung Note 8 will not connect up. How new software in the phone is required. If any limit you should then mention it in your movie. Have contracted the company to see what they will come up with

[@nickhodgeUK]

No limit on Samsung phones. Just make sure your phone, the Innovv app and the firmware on the DVR unit are all up to date and I’m sure it’ll be fine 👍🏻

[@SlavaZilbovich]

Can you share link to camsmart device?

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Slava. It’s at the top of this page for UK site but many 3rd part sellers. They are made by Hex Innovate for Denali so the Hex EzyCan is the same thing it’s just if you have Denali lights/horn then the CanSmart is totally plug and play denalielectronics.com/pages/product-result?rq=gc_motorcycle~yr_2020~mk_bmw~md_r1250gs-adventure

[@5minlifehack708]

👌👌👌👌

[@knotzer1]

Hi, just fitting a K3 at the moment , can i ask the pos tap connection for the yellow cable how did you choose which cable to tp into or does it not matter ? did you not want to bypass the battery and use the Cansmart to power the K3 ? , thanks for the videos they are great

[@nickhodgeUK]

I don’t like using the CanSmart totally as the Innovv power supply has an off delay itself and therefore you don’t really want the Canbus system overruling that. The switched wire you can measure but you can also just lightly tighten the positap and test. If wrong it’s a tiny pin prick. Generally I go for the non solid (striped) wire.👍🏻

[@alanjones923]

@@nickhodgeUK You can set the off delay in the cansmart program. The delay on the DVR is 30 secs. I set the delay on the cansmart to 60secs so it doesn't power down the DVR prematurely.

[@nickhodgeUK]

@@alanjones923 Alan. This is true but not sure if the latest software that allows that in the CanSmart (EzyCan) works on Gen1 of that equipment. Of course if you set it ‘Off’ in the CanSmart then the Innovv power supply will handle itself 👍🏻

[@alanjones923]

@@nickhodgeUK Ah gotcha. I’m using Gen 2 Cansmart. Credit to you for the content on your You Tube page. Fantastic

[@arifbobat5203]

Thanks Nick. In the middle of my K3 install, I’m unable to install the DVR unit under the tail like shown instead having to instead locate under main seat. Would that be ok in your view?

[@nickhodgeUK]

Arif. You MAY get away with it if you have your seat in the highest setting (both front and back adjusters) but it will be tight. Put a thin layer of something (grease, Vaseline) on the base of the seat. Fit it sit on it and bounce and see if there is the substance on the face of the DVR. If so it’s too close! 👍🏻

[@stuartgc8950]

Hi Nick, I am wanting one of these for my GSA. I am not a confident tech person but am thinking about getting one and fitting it using your very clear instructions. What is the role of the ezcan and do you need one of them to fit this camera kit? Thank you fo r your great videos. Stuart.

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Stu. No. You don’t need the CanSmart. You connect red and black from Innovv power supply to battery then you just need to find a switched feed. I’m not sure of the wire but one of the wires to the pressure monitor will do. If you use positap as I did you can tighten lightly to see if you have the correct wire and if so screw it tighter without making any cuts 👍🏻

[@stuartgc8950]

@@nickhodgeUK hi Nick, that helps, thank you very much for responding, keep up the clear instructional videos, complimented by the touring. I enjoyed watching your Ireland tour.

[@nickhodgeUK]

@@stuartgc8950 Stu. Just re-reading and for clarity the Innovv switched feed you’ll need to connect to a BMW switched feed (eg the tyre pressure monitor) is the yellow wire from the power supply (it’s the only one left in fact)

[@stuartgc8950]

@@nickhodgeUK thanks Nick

[@edmund5107]

Thanks for the info, just bought a set of Innovv K3 Camera systems, very easy to install, and your video made it easier. Just some questions, sometimes the image while driving will freeze while recording, it will still be recording but the image on the phone is frozen is it normal? Another thing does the wi-fi will connect automatically when I turn in my motorcycle or I have to connect it manually? I have also noticed that part of my drive was not recorded is this normal? Thanks for your kind assistance

[@nickhodgeUK]

Edmund. I think you misunderstand the capabilities. The WiFi and video is not designed for ‘real time’ playing and indeed there is little need for it and it would just be.a distraction. The WiFi ‘output’ should connect automatically but you will normally need to connect your phone to the Innovv unless your phone is set to ‘always connect to known networks’ and it’s the only known network it can see but as I say, ‘streaming’ is not a recognised function so it is also not necessary to connect to WiFi continuously 🤞🏻

[@dalehawkes1698]

Excellent video Nick a question on the model did you consider the K5 & if so what made you choose the K3 . Cheers Dale 👍👍

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Dale. I was given the K3 by Innovv as they had had enough reviews on the K5 so I can’t honestly tell you. However here’s my ‘take at distance’. The K5 has the DVR built into the front camera which makes it difficult to site although the box is of course not under the seat or elsewhere. I think this means the front camera only is 4K although I can’t confirm that but expect the bit rate needed means the camera must be ‘close’ to the internal electronics to allow the higher bit rate. On 4K generally. I started using it but you need a high end machine to edit it in any reasonable time. I spent £3k on a machine suitable and even then I still record in 1080p and ‘upscale’ to 4K as I get 4K results without the editing overhead. I hate that job!! Also so very few viewers have equipment to play back 4K properly. It will come but maybe in 5+years??? That’s all I can give you but hope it helps? 👍🏻

[@dalehawkes1698]

@@nickhodgeUK thank Nick yes I imagine editing it is a night mare I can’t even edit GoPro stuff lol 👍

[@richr-gs2189]

Hi Nick great video. What SD card do you use and recommend? Also what is the best way to watch the footage back download it etc? I am interested in downloading videos of rides with friends to a Dropbox etc. Thanks Rich

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Rich. I use the Integral XC micro SD (256gb). It is marked V30 A1 is class 10 and ‘U’3. The best way of getting any footage out is either by micro USB cable to a laptop or taking out the micro SD (that’s what I do) 👍🏻

[@richr-gs2189]

Hi Nick, thanks for the info 👍

[@fredzuccarelli]

Love the bike....the farkles/mods....and the videos!!!! Does it record in a loop? How can you retrieve the footage you need incase of an incident?

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Fred. Thanks. It does record in a loop. It has sensors that automatically lock the file in a ‘known’ accident or you can press the remote to lock the file (this way they won’t get recorded over on loop). You can retrieve via the app but it’s slow (painful) but now the K3 has a rubber door. Popping out the card takes seconds and is far better 👍🏻

[@fredzuccarelli]

What are your thoughts on the k3 vs the k5?

[@nickhodgeUK]

@@fredzuccarelli difficult to know as I’ve. not had the K5. All I would say is, because of the throughput of 4K footage the front camera has to have the recorder built in. That make the camera a bit more difficult to site 👍🏻

[@fredzuccarelli]

@@nickhodgeUK very good point. I was thinking it might be easier as there is one less component to find room for! Thanks Nick....great content and will always support your channel!!

[@Bazza47]

Some nice tips there Nick in a very comprehensive video👍. I had problems with the front gromet being pushed through on the side panels even after greasing them so now I rotate the panel up and forward so clockwise on the battery panel before trying to locate the lug, push the lug in then rotate the panel into position which seems to work better. I have a 2 channel set up on my GS which isn't an Innov but similar plus a hexezecan and found it easier when installing both to remove the seat brace entirely as it's only held in place by 8 Torx bolts. With that removed it's so much easier to route all the cables and make a neater job as you can hide a lot of them out of the way underneath leaving more space where the control unit has to go. I also mounted my rear camera on top of the rear light and routed the cable through where the rear light cables go which is a really nice neat fit. Cheers Ade

[@nickhodgeUK]

I agree about the seat brace and I may yet do that. Had to remove it the other day to retrieve a fastener but couldn’t raise the will to do it again. All this would help if people didn’t want me to fit stuff 🤣👍🏻

[@Bazza47]

@@nickhodgeUK I've got one of those small electric screwdrivers that look like a mini drill off ebay and it removes the bolts in seconds which is really usefull for things like this👍

[@nickhodgeUK]

@@Bazza47 having been a mechanic and spent 30 years selling tools I still like the ‘feel’ 👍🏻

[@Bazza47]

@@nickhodgeUK I can understand that and use my Halfords advanced socket set to undo the bolts initially and do the final tightening but just like the convenience of having a bit of assistance to undo/reinstall them when they're not under any tension if that makes sense, especially as I've been suffering with carpel tunnel syndrome so anything that takes the strain of repeated flexing off the wrists helps.

[@nickhodgeUK]

@@Bazza47 yep for sure. Age is a bitch 👍🏻

[@richardd9976]

Thanks for the video, Nick. Clearly there are some advantages over the K2 (external mic and remote to name a couple). Question is - it it worth the upgrade?

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Richard. It is over buying a K2 new v a K3 new but if you already have a K2 it’s a little more difficult to justify. Definite positives are the remote. The bitrate increase has improved the quality somewhat. The rubber door in the DVR is a big plus if like me your K2 has 3 tiny screws as if you want to use footage you’re taking that door off!! Mic is of no interest to me but may be to many??

[@richardd9976]

@@nickhodgeUK My K2 must be a later iteration as it already has the rubber door over the SD card slot. The mic is of some interest to me - simply because the on board sound is so awful on my K2 - recording under the seat. (Here's an example - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZSwh4Z9jc96ebM. Overall, I think it would not be worth the upgrade but I have considered fitting the K2 to my "second" bike and investing in a new K3 for my GS. What about the K5? 4K but a strange form factor for the main unit...

[@nickhodgeUK]

I think the K2 may still fetch £100+ is another consideration. The K5 has 4K and the faster WiFi but the 4K files will be huge and faster WiFi probably offsets that. I only use my Innovv for evidential and the many occasions the GoPro is either not on or the battery’s flat!! I only use 1080P on my GoPro so really not interested in 4K. The DVR being part of the front camera also makes it a much more difficult fit I would think. Over my K2 the new metal connectors and the rubber door made it for me 🤣👍🏻

[@dinoe820]

@@nickhodgeUK Will the entire system still function even without installing and wiring the microphone? Like yourself the microphone is of no interest to me but I think the K2 is no longer available.

[@nickhodgeUK]

@@dinoe820 hi Dino. Yes it will. Even the K2 had a microphone but only internal. The K3 only added an external option with the microphone supplied.

[@CarloStraulino]

Hy Nick, and thanks for your great video! I don't understand where I have to connect the yellow cable, maybe free? Someone thinks ez excam is necessary, you not? Bye

[@nickhodgeUK]

You must connect the yellow wire into a wire than comes on only with the ignition. This would be something like tail light, indicators, horn. You do not need an EzyCan. It just makes it a little easier 👍🏻

[@K1200S08]

I talked to INNOVV support regarding GPS module placement and was told that how it's shown in this video is fundamentally wrong! The module MUST be installed with GPS logo pointing UP. No wonder I constantly got inaccurate (or completely missing) GPS data following this installation instruction

[@nickhodgeUK]

Thanks for the comment. It’s been working a long while for me wrong. (K2 and K3 across 3 GS’s and now my K1600 (although that is a different fitment). The key to any GPS module is to give it ‘free air’ and yes. If you’re on the cusp of not doing that then direction will matter particularly with what are effectively low cost, low powered modules. Innovv do still have this video on both the worldwide and UK sites and their tech team have never mentioned it with me but again thanks for the comment as it may be useful to future fitters 👍🏻

[@K1200S08]

@@nickhodgeUK Thanks for the reply. I just wanted to share INNOVV recommendation. I'm still investigating the issue I have with embedded GPS data. And I'm not convinced that the problem is in the module location/orientation, because I do see GPS info in the video overlay, but when I extract GPS data from the video (with Dashcam Viewer) all GPS related fields are ZEROs...

[@nickhodgeUK]

Have you tried picking it up with the support at dashcam viewer?? Despite the premium price of the Innovv the GPS unit is quite low grade and therefore it’ll always need ‘help’. I don’t extract the data from the video as to see a route I export the gpx file recorded from my BMW connected app and put that into Garmin Basecamp. Good luck though 👍🏻

[@motorbikedude]

Where did you connect the yellow wire to?? D

[@nickhodgeUK]

The second light circuit on my Denali CanSmart and set it as a 2A accessory circuit in the CanSmart software 👍🏻

[@bramdrone]

@@nickhodgeUK Can you help u explaining how to do the yellow wire and what we need for material?

[@nickhodgeUK]

@bramdrone the yellow wire is the switching wire. The power supply has power from the battery all the time but that only allows power to the DVR unit to switch everything on when the yellow wire receives a signal. This signal comes from the ignition. What you need to do is connect the yellow wire to something else that comes on with the ignition. E.g tail light, etc. likewise when the ignition goes off the yellow wire ceases to have a signal and the DVR switches off. Any lightweight electrical cable will do to connect to the motorcycle wiring and the yellow cable 👍🏻

[@bramdrone]

@@nickhodgeUK Thx for quick responce, and this wire from exaple taillight is also yellow on the bike?

[@nickhodgeUK]

@bramdrone I doubt that. You’ll need to poke the yellow wire from power supply into back of bike electrical sockets and see if DVR comes on with ignition. This way you’ll soon find one (wait a few seconds after ignition on for DVR to power up though as it won’t be instant on power up or down)

[@simoncarrier2411]

Hi Nick… how come you didn’t go for the K5 system?

[@nickhodgeUK]

The K5 is nice but I really only use the Innovv as an always on camera. The amount I use it’s footage (thankfully) is low so happy for quality from it and then GoPros for ‘pretty’ videos

[@EmsillCazm]

Good Morning Nick, thanks for taking the time to make the video on the installation and set up of the K3, I used your vid as reference for my installation also the tip on where to put the GPS module 👍, couple of questions how do I delete the files or do they just automatically get taped over when the card is full & just to clarify is it one press of the button to save a file and two presses to take a photo ? Thanks Mark

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Mark. Correct it loop records over existing footage except those locked by a single press 👍🏻

[@EmsillCazm]

@@nickhodgeUK …… Thanks Nick 👍

[@robertlee8042]

Both nuts are right hand nuts. You can’t have different handed nuts on the same bolt. Further, if they were different you would not have to turn them in different directions to tighten them. Think about it.

[@nickhodgeUK]

I don’t have the GS now but the mirror doesn’t screw directly into the lever clamp. It goes into a stub with an opposite thread to the lever clamp so they are drawn together as you tighten 👍🏻

[@andyh2677]

why does the camera have gps ?

[@nickhodgeUK]

Evidentially to show where you are precisely and to provide the speed. It can also be used in dashcam viewer to lay in your video the provide an actual animated map as your video plays

[@andyh2677]

@@nickhodgeUK thanks for the explanation nick

[@Pannekoek123]

Had the K2 on my BMW R1200GS and wss very disappointed about the video quality while moving. Even in highest resolution! I see same in your driving fragments at the end of video. Also system didn’t survive my trip over Iceland. Was wet there this is true. As dashcam system useless, you can read a numberplate while driving....

[@nickhodgeUK]

Hi Harrie on the K2 you may get a better quality at 720p as the bit rate struggles at 1080. Be aware my video is 1080p rendered at 4K which won’t help it. Certainly I had no issues with my K2 over 3 years. K3 too short to tell. I am liking the card access though already 👍🏻🤣

[@Pannekoek123]

Even with the K5 numberplates on cars are unreadable, seems main objective for a ‘dashcam’ to me Glad you are happy with

[@michaelwilliams3861]

Nick, oh my god, are you serious about this music? 😟

[@nickhodgeUK]

Ah now Michael. If you’d like to fund a subscription to a KZbin copyright free music supplier then feel free 🤣 until then it’s KZbin provided stuff I’m afraid. Must be some relief from my droning voice at least? 👍🏻

[@michaelwilliams3861]

@@nickhodgeUK To be honest Nick, it sounds like the theme to a 1970s American sitcom lol. But, an excellent explanation again mate. However, I’m not sure that the GPS antenna is meant to be on its side, I think flat is the right way, but I do think it’s not much of an issue, as I had mine in the same way you have yours on my previous bike, I’ve put mine at the back, to the rear of the pillion seat, under the plastic, on my new bike. Cheers anyway Nick, all the way from Pompey.

[@nickhodgeUK]

@@michaelwilliams3861 I get most questions about GPS. I say does it work? That’ll be the place then 🤣👍🏻

[@thra5herxb12s]

Look at the image quality. It's petty laughable for what this costs 😂

[@nickhodgeUK]

Depends what you need it for? GoPro it ain’t but if you need evidence (as I have just the once and it worked) 100% of the time you’re riding then it’s a very good unit. If you need an improved quality the K5 may be for you?