Will an Aerostich withstand an automatic car wash?

G-Rex · 05-20-2009, 08:26 AM

Sure it will!

My best friend and I have had a debate for a while about my Aerostich. He hates it. I love it. I finally decided to prove to him that it does the job it's designed for quite well.

So, I took the Busa through an automatic car wash wearing all of my waterproof gear.

We also cut in some of my best friend's comments to make it more entertaining. You'll figure out real quick that he doesn't like it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai9-hCrS8k4

askmrjesus · 05-20-2009, 09:04 AM

What, no hot wax?

JC

Corey · 05-20-2009, 09:20 AM

That's for next episode, when Tracy goes brazilian, and I ain't talkin bout his woman.

ericr · 05-20-2009, 11:11 AM

the things you do when you're bored!

G-Rex · 05-20-2009, 11:15 AM

Bored? Hell we did that for fun! We weren't bored!

HokieDNA01 · 05-20-2009, 11:18 AM

I didn't see the foam soap phase, bet that was fun.

Adeptus_Minor · 05-20-2009, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericr

the things you do when you're in Oklahoma!

Fixed.

Dude... I was laughing right along with your friend.
That was hilarious.

lauralynne · 05-20-2009, 12:38 PM

Love ya man! that's awesome - send that vid to aerostitch!

shmike · 05-20-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Dude... I was laughing right along with your friend.
That was hilarious.

Me too!

I cracked up watching Tracy get ponded by the high-pressure water.

That 'stitch did its job though!

G-Rex · 05-28-2009, 05:36 PM

Well, I emailed Aerostich about posting my video on their website after Laura sent it to them and that I was ok with it if they wanted to. I got a reply back from Andy Goldfine, who is the founder and owner of Aerostich. Looks like I'll get a little piece of the satisfied customer section of their website once it goes live.

Response below:

Tracy, Your video is great. I'm glad your Roadcrafter has met your requirements, and hope it will continue to do so for many years and thousands of miles. We don't represent the Roadcrafter as a waterproof suit in our marketing materials. Although the fabric is waterproof, and all of the seams are sealed, the main entry zipper can leak in some situations. Your Hayabusa's overall design minimizes this, and in the car wash video your body position further minimized the chances for a leak. Later this year we are probably going to add a place on the Aerostich website where our customers can share or link to videos. When this part of the website is functioning, we will add a link to yours -- I'm sure many other aerostich suit owners would enjoy seeing it. I appreciate your business, your interest in our company and products, and most of all, your encouragement. Thank you, and good riding! If you are ever riding in our area, I hope you'll be able to visit us in person.

Andy Goldfine
Aero Design & Manufacturing Company Inc.
Aero Dist. / Aerostich Tours / Aerostich-Riderwearhouse

05-20-2009, 08:26 AM	#1
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Will an Aerostich withstand an automatic car wash? Sure it will! My best friend and I have had a debate for a while about my Aerostich. He hates it. I love it. I finally decided to prove to him that it does the job it's designed for quite well. So, I took the Busa through an automatic car wash wearing all of my waterproof gear. We also cut in some of my best friend's comments to make it more entertaining. You'll figure out real quick that he doesn't like it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ai9-hCrS8k4 __________________

05-20-2009, 09:04 AM	#2
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05-20-2009, 11:15 AM	#5
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Bored? Hell we did that for fun! We weren't bored! __________________

05-20-2009, 11:18 AM	#6
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05-20-2009, 12:38 PM	#8
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	Love ya man! that's awesome - send that vid to aerostitch! __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

05-28-2009, 05:36 PM	#10
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Well, I emailed Aerostich about posting my video on their website after Laura sent it to them and that I was ok with it if they wanted to. I got a reply back from Andy Goldfine, who is the founder and owner of Aerostich. Looks like I'll get a little piece of the satisfied customer section of their website once it goes live. Response below: Tracy, Your video is great. I'm glad your Roadcrafter has met your requirements, and hope it will continue to do so for many years and thousands of miles. We don't represent the Roadcrafter as a waterproof suit in our marketing materials. Although the fabric is waterproof, and all of the seams are sealed, the main entry zipper can leak in some situations. Your Hayabusa's overall design minimizes this, and in the car wash video your body position further minimized the chances for a leak. Later this year we are probably going to add a place on the Aerostich website where our customers can share or link to videos. When this part of the website is functioning, we will add a link to yours -- I'm sure many other aerostich suit owners would enjoy seeing it. I appreciate your business, your interest in our company and products, and most of all, your encouragement. Thank you, and good riding! If you are ever riding in our area, I hope you'll be able to visit us in person. Andy Goldfine Aero Design & Manufacturing Company Inc. Aero Dist. / Aerostich Tours / Aerostich-Riderwearhouse __________________