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« on: April 16, 2011, 12:26:59 PM » |
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Does anyone have and use a Air force blaster to dry there bike after a wash, I used to use Mr. Clean car wash system but they stopped making that. And drying off the bike after a wash is very involved. Yes I am particular about how my bike and car also a Honda looks, I was wondering if this would be a good Fathers day present to me or a waste of money. Thank you Scooter6
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Joe Hummer
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« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2011, 12:30:11 PM » |
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I use an electric leaf blower to blow mine off after washing it.
Joe
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You pay for the whole bike, why not use it Jerry Motorman Palladino
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« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2011, 12:33:29 PM » |
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I tried a blower this week for the 1st time ever. I thought it was a lot more bother than it was worth. I'll continue to dry my Valk with micro fiber towels. It's worked fine for 13 years.
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« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2011, 12:34:35 PM » |
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I just use the hose and blower attachment from my compressor......... then towel off.....
no extra gadgets...
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« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2011, 01:13:48 PM » |
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Electric leaf blower works for me, too.
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« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2011, 01:18:36 PM » |
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Towel and then about 70mph!  |
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« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2011, 01:54:01 PM » |
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to actually answer your question (  ), yes I got one as a thank you gift for doing a lot of custom work on a friend's Yamaha Raider. It was a project that I would not do again for any amount of money (I did it for free, of course) even though it came out great. Dealers didn't even want to do the work....but I digress. This is the one I got... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOTORCYCLE-DRYER-BLOWER-AIR-FORCE-SIDEKICK-BLASTER-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem20b89a8177QQitemZ140536086903QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesIt works very well and I can say it would be worth the money. It really gets into the nooks to blow the water out. Start from the top and work your way down and you only will have to touch up the paint with a micro fiber to buff the finish. It's not the fastest, but it does a thorough job. Good luck with your decision. |
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« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2011, 02:16:30 PM » |
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 Followed by a wipe down. Warm air works better, but not for $3-400. |
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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2011, 03:42:19 PM » |
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I wash mine, put all my stuff up and let it drip will I do that.
Walk over, through a leg over it and take off down the street.
Come back and maybe touch up 2 or 3 spots at most.
PS: Back in my younger days I was also very particular. Every crook and cranny had to be wiped out and the toothbrush in the not so easy to get to holes. One day I thought, hey I'm losing riding time doing this bull sheet and it is just going to get dusty or dirty anyway, so what the hey. RIDE IT...... If someone no like a little dust, then they have my permission to wipe it down.
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« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2011, 03:51:13 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2011, 10:34:18 AM » |
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I used a Pet Spa version of the air force on my bike and it works very well.
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« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2011, 11:32:10 AM » |
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I use an electric leaf blower to blow mine off after washing it.
Joe
Me too! Cheapest one I could get at Wally World. Marty |
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