[SCraig]

It's been around for a number of years, but even so I have never seen one.

 

[Jimding]

Curious

Didn't see any specs for current draw or BTU's (heating or cooling). The solid-state heat pumps I've seen draw quite a bit of current for modest heat transfer. Since this unit would need to offset natural body heat production (~100watts) plus environmental heat gain (variable, depending on wind/temp/sun) and the unit seems to rely on open system (rather than recirculating) flow I'd be surprised if the unit would do much more than have a modest (at best) effect. Might make a 90 degree day seem like an 85 degree day, in other words. But not quite enough for Death Valley. Probably be better off getting a cool vest (as used in auto racing). You'd need to stop every so often for ice, but it woudn't overload the electrical system.

 

[RShrimp]

Looks pretty cool (pun intended) but there has not been an update on that page in over a year and a half. Lots of great ideas never get into production for one reason or another. ( read ...it takes qubic dollars)

 

[RShrimp]

This would be a good answer and is available now
Motorcycle Cool Bag - Cool Shirt

 

[SCraig]

Didn't see any specs for current draw or BTU's (heating or cooling). The solid-state heat pumps I've seen draw quite a bit of current for modest heat transfer. Since this unit would need to offset natural body heat production (~100watts) plus environmental heat gain (variable, depending on wind/temp/sun) and the unit seems to rely on open system (rather than recirculating) flow I'd be surprised if the unit would do much more than have a modest (at best) effect. Might make a 90 degree day seem like an 85 degree day, in other words. But not quite enough for Death Valley. Probably be better off getting a cool vest (as used in auto racing). You'd need to stop every so often for ice, but it woudn't overload the electrical system.

I suspect it's much like the "Cool Cans" they sometimes use in race cars. Fill it with dry ice and blow a fan over it. In the photo the guys is on a V-Strom so they should be aware of the electrical limitations of that bike. It's not going to handle much more than a small fan blowing air.

Edit ... Nope, it does say it's a solid-state unit.

 

[CHUPACABRA]

Motorcycle Air Conditioning by EntroSys

Has any one seen this yet?

WOW! Its almost like getting a Reach Around and a Blow Job at the same time!:mod2_tt1:

 

[heffy]

I just liked the fact that the guy was on a Strom. I wouldn't give up that top box space for something like that.

 

[bureaucrat]

I like it. It has sort of a Borg/resistance is futile aesthetic to it.

 

[Scootertrash in Paradise]

I thought the throttle controls "air conditioning..."

 

[middie26]

What the...

I don't think I can say anything more than that...

 

[Foglifter]

UA HeatGear under my mesh jacket works just fine.