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| Posted: Sat Jul 8th, 2006 03:54 am | 1st Post |
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How about air conditioning for a future model Goldwing. It could work by the use of a special jacket with a mesh interior, an impermiable outer layer, and an air hose connecting the jacket to the air conditioner on the bike. Last edited on Sat Jul 8th, 2006 03:57 am by axelwik ____________________ Marco, Albuquerque, NM '77 GL1000 (sold) '08 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 '99 Ducati 900ss '97 Honda XR650L |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 8th, 2006 01:52 pm | 2nd Post |
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You could take a ride to the NASA site and pick up one of the air conditioned space suits. It would be great riding protection also but may be a bit pricey.
____________________ Bob Smith NASSIR 4 Pictures http://s1190.photobucket.com/albums/z451/rgsmith123/NASSIR4/ Wild Rhinos - Ontario Chapter 2000 GL1500 Aspencade (Mine) 2009 Shadow Aero Touring (Hers) 2000 Shadow A.C.E. Deluxe 750 (Sons) Previously owned: 1985 GL1200 A If you don't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 10th, 2006 09:33 am | 3rd Post |
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Air Conditioning..... Come on I don't see the point . If you want to have conveniences like that buy a CAR
____________________ Sean Shannon Weyers Cave, VA http://www.frappr.com/seanshannon http://profile.imageshack.us/user/dqsdad2001/ 2006 GL1800 Dark Red (1st Wing) sold under protest but needed new car Previous Rides 2001 Victory Deluxe Cruiser 1993 Harley WideGuide |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 10th, 2006 10:00 pm | 4th Post |
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dqsdad2001 wrote: Air Conditioning..... Come on I don't see the point You haven't posted what bike you ride, but I take it it isn't a 1500 with the "convenience" of reverse Sometimes it would be nice to have the convenience of this sort of extra, especially in hot areas. Much the same as a decent heater would be nice in cooler areas, like the UK. If some of these suggestions were taken on board by Mother Honda, they could quite easily come as an option, just like cars offer optional air con and auto etc. Surely it is no different from the Audio package now offered, some would like it, some wouldn't
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| Posted: Mon Jul 10th, 2006 10:59 pm | 5th Post |
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dqsdad2001 wrote: Air Conditioning..... Come on I don't see the point Some people might think differently... I know I don't need AC, but I'm sure some who live in the southwest and the south would appreciate it. And it would probably encourage some to wear protective gear where normally they don't because of the heat. I like my bike simple, but I don't live in an area of extreme heat and/or humidity like Arizona or the American South. Attached is a photo of my bike. As you can see I don't even have a fairing or anything else fancy. Attachment: ObliqueRT.jpg (Downloaded 638 times)
____________________ Marco, Albuquerque, NM '77 GL1000 (sold) '08 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 '99 Ducati 900ss '97 Honda XR650L |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11th, 2006 01:45 am | 6th Post |
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I'd go for the AC ... if they could pump it into the top of my helmet. Did a Death Valley / Hoover Dam run a few years back. VERY HOT
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| Posted: Sat Jul 15th, 2006 03:47 am | 7th Post |
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For extreme hot weather or desert touring, I was thinking of putting one t-shirt inside another, and sewing them together with a circuit of small diameter vinyl tubing in between. Then circulating cold water through the circuit from an ice chest with a small DC pump. Feasible?
____________________ Life is Good......Early retirement is better..... 1994 1500 is almost put back together...... 1967 Yamaha R1 1992 Yamaha MX 1974 Suzuki GT380 (2) 1978 Hodaka SL250 1972 Hodaka Wombat 125 1975 Hodaka Dirt Squirt 125 1982 Kaw 1000 1990 Kaw 250 Ninja ----------------------------------- Brian Griffith/RoundmanFabrications is no longer with us. Along with his son Michael, Brian passed away from injuries received in an accident in February 2012. ----------------------------------- |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 15th, 2006 03:55 am | 8th Post |
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RoundmanFabrications wrote: For extreme hot weather or desert touring, I was thinking of putting one t-shirt inside another, and sewing them together with a circuit of small diameter vinyl tubing in between. Then circulating cold water through the circuit from an ice chest with a small DC pump. I use an evaporative cooling vest and it keeps me very cool. It works like a swamp cooler. With a full mesh jacket and no windshield it keeps me cool for 45 minutes to an hour, then I re-soak it with water and I'm off again. They're great in areas with low humidity.
____________________ Marco, Albuquerque, NM '77 GL1000 (sold) '08 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 '99 Ducati 900ss '97 Honda XR650L |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 24th, 2006 12:28 am | 9th Post |
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 Here is a shirt from http://www.fastcooling.com/Test/personal_cooling_suit_system_fa217pmc.htm $398.00 and uses a cooler and a DEC pump. I have used the flat panel version of this to keep computer equipment cool while in Yuma,AZ
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| Posted: Mon Jul 24th, 2006 09:50 pm | 10th Post |
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Scott_Moore wrote:
So where do you mount the ice maker?  Seems a little steep for some tubing, a T-shirt, and an ice chest.
____________________ Marco, Albuquerque, NM '77 GL1000 (sold) '08 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 '99 Ducati 900ss '97 Honda XR650L |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 25th, 2006 04:03 am | 11th Post |
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i was thinking a windshield washer bottle and pump with the nozzles spraying at me to stay cool. jb
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| Posted: Thu Jul 27th, 2006 11:53 am | 12th Post |
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I WISH they had air conditioning. I would rather ride in 35-40 degree weather (I stop when it gets down to freezing) anyday then this stuff. I ride all year long, but I think the months where I ride the fewest amount of days is Febuary , July and August. I normally take the bike for every mundane task there is. Not in July and August. I hate riding in town, sitting at a traffic light, the heat emanating from all the cars and pavement....I feel like an egg in a frying pan..... Friend has a mesh jacket and now a safari vest....works real well....when you are moving. A cheap alternative is to just wear a wet sweatshirt. Drys out too quick tho, but it works. I also tried wearing my regular coat with a wet shirt. Only problem there was my arms did not get enough wind flow......but shirt stayed wetter longer. I thought I would sweat to death, but it was a little cooler.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 28th, 2006 11:57 pm | 13th Post |
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axelwik wrote: Seems a little steep for some tubing, a T-shirt, and an ice chest. Don't forget, it has a probably $5-$10 pump too.  John
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| Posted: Sat Jul 29th, 2006 12:33 am | 14th Post |
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You know, I actually suggested using one of the misters that are supposed to cool you off like what you see at amusement parks. However, if you're wearing glasses, the fog might impede your vision. Not a good thing, plus if the humidity is like it's been around here for a while(60-74%) the evaporative cooling doesn't work so well. I thought it sounded like a good idea until the facts were presented.  Hobie
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| Posted: Tue Aug 1st, 2006 05:45 pm | 15th Post |
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Hobie1 wrote: You know, I actually suggested using one of the misters that are supposed to cool you off like what you see at amusement parks. However, if you're wearing glasses, the fog might impede your vision. Not a good thing, plus if the humidity is like it's been around here for a while(60-74%) the evaporative cooling doesn't work so well.Lets face it, if you live in one of the Southern States or in the Southwest, attempting to wear full protective clothing some days can kill ya----literally.  I am a firm believer in always wearing it but you can't at times. You can ride or stay home, me I flip the coin and ride, but never in shorts, without gloves and a helmet. But there are times when the protective jacket stays home. If you can give us airconditioning I'll take it, but I just don't believe that will happen.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 1st, 2006 11:08 pm | 16th Post |
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Cyote61 wrote: Lets face it, if you live in one of the Southern States or in the Southwest, attempting to wear full protective clothing some days can kill ya----literally. Have you tried a mesh jacket and/or pants? You'll get just about as much airflow with mesh, and it keeps the sun off... and it offers protection in a crash. With modern mesh gear one can no longer rationalize not wearing protective gear. 
____________________ Marco, Albuquerque, NM '77 GL1000 (sold) '08 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 '99 Ducati 900ss '97 Honda XR650L |
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| Posted: Tue Aug 1st, 2006 11:30 pm | 17th Post |
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axelwik wrote: With modern mesh gear one can no longer rationalize not wearing protective gear. Yep, I love my FirstGear Mesh jacket! John
____________________ Blue 2000 GL1500SE Bought with just under 9000 miles on 08/19/2008also 84 Aspy 84 Interstate past 86 GL1200 Aspy 84 Standard 87 Interstate 80 Yam Midnight Special 1100 79 Suz SP400 Enduro 72 Honda SL350 81 Honda XR500 |
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| Posted: Sun Aug 6th, 2006 06:54 pm | 18th Post |
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Jluvs2dive wrote: axelwik wrote:With modern mesh gear one can no longer rationalize not wearing protective gear. OK, who makes the best?
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| Posted: Mon Aug 7th, 2006 03:07 am | 19th Post |
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Cyote61 wrote: Jluvs2dive wrote:axelwik wrote:With modern mesh gear one can no longer rationalize not wearing protective gear. That's like asking, "who makes the best oil" or, "what tires are best." Get something that fits well and has CE-approved armor.
____________________ Marco, Albuquerque, NM '77 GL1000 (sold) '08 Suzuki V-Strom DL650 '99 Ducati 900ss '97 Honda XR650L |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 9th, 2006 01:57 pm | 20th Post |
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axelwik wrote:
Geezzzz, sorry I asked a stupid question. I'll look into it, thanks for the help.
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