We'll go ahead and say what you're thinking: a silver hose running up the front of your jacket doesn't really
augment any established motorcycle style. This thing looks like a
canister vac that's gone rogue and hitched a ride on a pillion seat, but after reading the literature and watching the video below we want one anyway. It's the EntroSys Motorcycle Air Conditioner and it not only cools but also heats, meaning it could be the perfect accessory for those who want to extend their riding season into either the middle or end of the year. It clips on the back of the bike and gets wired in to the battery, the hose running to a special vest worn under your gear. A wireless controller mounted on the bars raises or lowers the temp, and while you will admittedly look utterly ridiculous wearing the thing you might be the only one not sweating to death when you get caught in traffic -- unless of course you're of the flip-flop and tank-top variety. If that's the case, thanks for the high insurance premiums!
posted January 22nd 2010 8:34AM
I actually invented something that accomplishes the same effect some time ago; it's called not being a pansy
@Chaos Theory
Amen brother! If I wanted to control my climate, I'd get into my car.
Getting hot in traffic and cold while carving up a twisting mountain
road is all part of the experience. All of my protective gear is vented
and even on 100+ degree days I don't sit too long in traffic.
Cool product? Yes, but I don't see too many sport bike or Harley
riders willing to drill holes in the back of their bikes to accommodate
that box.
@Chaos Theory Bingo!
@Chaos Theory Maybe it would be good for endurance racing, less rider switches needed.
@dand Shure they'll drill holes in their bike to accomodate one of these as the already do it for the stuffed animals they have riding back there.
@Chaos Theory not true when you have 40+ C in Australia.
@Chaos Theory
My God.... it's gone from suck to blow!
@Chaos Theory This system is only worth it if you upgrade it with Waste Management. Sure, it's another tube - but you'll not only be comfortable outside, but inside too!
@Chaos Theory
If you're wearing jeans you don't need cooling or heating.
Would go nicely with a 'stitch or other such 1-piece. But sorry, I simply cannot see this ever taking off. Though I guess I'm jaded by being able to ride year 'round here in CA. Well, okay, maybe not this week.
@Chaos Theory
Says the motorcycle world that is littered with heated grips, heated vests, wind protection screens, armor protection, camel back hydration,.... list goes onnnnnnn.
I think that this is a good idea for people who have to be in city conditions with summer around the year (not for two months of the year, touching 100 for a couple of hours at noon on a few days). I have been hoping for a good tourer to bring this sometime. I donno how much cooling can be brought in from the battery power without beefing up the alternator.
I'd trade in my heated grips for this any day!
@Chaos Theory:
It's a shame we all can't be as awesomely awesome as you are.
But let me clue you in to something: I've been riding motorcycles for forty years now. I plan on doing so for another forty years even if it takes an on-board air conditioner to make sure that happens. That's because actually riding is more important to me than any amount of macho posturing.
But if I should happen to see you collapsed by the side of the road due to heat stroke, don't worry. I'll be glad to stop long enough to irrigate your head.
@The Astute Reader
I've got a headlight!
Slow news day?
We want more iTablet/iSlate rumors.
That tube aint going where you think it is.
@LAY
That's basically what I was thinking. The picture of a colostomy bag springs to mind a bit too quickly.
@John H
Yup, me too. d\Does it suck or blow?
@LAY
What if try to get it from behind...
to your ass!
WiiPipe?
My Gerbing heated gear (Jacket and gloves) already runs down the battery too much on both my bikes. The electrical system on most bikes would have to be beefed up for this.
By the dumb look on the guys face, I'm guessing it doesn't just blow -out-...
Why not have the tube attach to the back of the vest near the bottom to at least minimize the rider impact... course that might only work well for sport bikes and not cruisers.
I can't think of anything more ridiculous than riding around with a fridge on your back seat - if that's the case you don't belong owning a bike in the first place.
To each his/her own, but for me, experiencing more of the outdoors is part of riding. Without the slight chill from the wind on your neck and the little bit getting in your sleeves, its just not the same.
I wonder if that system has a suck option.
I seriously can't stop laughing at the image. Maybe I didn't get enough sleep...hahahahahahahahaha.
Haha, that tube is going where...
err, so it's a blower right? :)
@GN1
It blows while giving you a reach around
@GN1
no, it is a vacuum cleaner
@Sunil my pun is a bit subtle it seems..
What a right tosser. Next they'll add 2 more wheels and enclose the space ....
have you guys not been following what's going on in the world these days? that thing looks "suspicious" and you'll be face down on the pavement getting tasered before you can say, "i'm not a terrorist!"
In our kiddy (invention) days, we used to think of such a system, playfully, like air cooled suit, and laughed about..now when someone comes up with such a system..I cannot say anything but laugh about nostalgically...
It resembles riding the creatures from Avatar movie ;)
So how long before some one makes an H.R. Giger skin and jacket for this thing?
i thought it was a mod to convert flatulence into fuel - save the planet and all...
I'm gonna invent a new device for motorcycles, its a wrap around windscreen so you don't have to have the wind hitting you.
If you need this just get a car. geez. Not to mention you'd never be able to ride with anyone, unless they were themselves pansies.
It would take huge balls to wear this *and* ignore the inescapable ridicule one would receive.
@Davin Black
Enormous balls? Nope. All that is required is for one to be a self-motivated individual instead of a style-conscious lemming.
Fact is, no self-respecting biker is going to hook up wha is essentially a vacuum cleaner to there body. If they REALLY are concerned with temperature, they'll either take some layers off or pick up some sexy lady that'll warm them up far better than any hose can. Good idea. Failed design.
@Enr
Just watch last Southpark episode.
Bikers - are really like f*gs...
I ride every day, even in light snow. Never, NEVER has my need for a little extra warmth outweighed my reluctance to be seen barrelling down the highway with a silver tube pointed down my pants. If I lost that much dignity, I'd sell the bike and buy a minivan.
@Pseud0random
I drive a minivan and I think I'm going to kick your disrespecting ASS!
@dave1812
Only if your rotund shrew of a wife gives you permission.
@RafterManFMJ
Looks like I need to kick TWO lame asses instead of just one.
@dave1812
Perfectly understandable. Please be careful not to trip over the third row seating. You could slip on that Arby's bag and spill your Super Big Gulp.
As a year round rider on my commute, I can't see the value for heating. I have no issues staying warm enough as long as it isn't freezing, and if it is well below freezing, well then there is probably ice on the road, and you have bigger issue. Most of the times it is only my hands that get cold, and there are much more graceful solutions for keeping your hands warm (heated gloves, grips, or handlebar boots).
However, for cooling, I can see some value. I get stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, and the heat can get pretty awful when you aren't moving. I would just as soon keep my protective jacket on but stay cool. But, for the price I could buy a nice mesh protective jacket and not look like an idiot.
In reality, you rarely need cooled air, you just need ambient temperature airflow when you aren't moving. I would be far more likely to buy a jacket that had an embedded fan that I could kick on when stuck in traffic than this monstrosity. Or at least a liquid cooled version would be cooler (no pun intended).
Some observations after watching the video:
1 This thing locks on your bike? You think someone might steal it? Really?
2 Is it waterproof? How about the Fisher Price remote control?
3 So....you arrive at your destination and have to carry your helmet, this monstrosity, the tube, and any other items you have with you? Better learn to juggle.
4 Quick disconnect of the blow tube? Too late! The hot chick saw it and thinks you have a colostomy bag. Not sexy.
5 How will you answer questions like, "Why is your toaster oven riding bitch? You must really like Paninis."
Call Now and they'll throw in a TWO JUMBO sized bottles of KY!
Real bikers have kick start bikes and wear thermal underwear in the winter, and sweat under their leathers in the summer. This is made for Gullwing or Ducati riders.