We all want the pit crew of Valentino Rossi including a few engineers that solely focus on recording and analyzing the telemetry of the bike. Sadly for most of us this will stay a dream, but there are easier ways to collect some useful data and use it to learn and improve faster.

This is a tutorial on how to use Harry’s Laptimer and install it securely on a BMW S1000 RR in order to get full telemetry and be able to create videos like this :

Part 1 Installation

The idea is to use the sensors of a smartphone, Android or Iphones are today equipped with GPS for location and speed, as well as Accelerometers that can measure lean angle of the bike. For that to work properly the phone has to be in a safe and stable position — Meet the DIY Trunk Mount :