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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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Get a compressor....many other uses as well!!!

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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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I use a gas leaf blower. 240 mph air out the end. Works very well. It's a bit heavy, but it doesn't take long, so...not a problem. Washing and cleaning is the PITA, drying...drink a beer while I'm doing that.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 12:58 AM
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I bought a Cycle Dryer from HD.. It is a little orange hand held one. Works good, the end is a rubbery material so that you can get it in small places without scratching things
 
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Old Dec 18, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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For you blowers out there..keep a waffle weave MF over your shoulder to grab when necessary. Blot the bottom of wheels ..if you notice water seems to travel in a circle around them... Hold towel on backside of controls and blow water into so it does blow onto dry areas..etc..etc.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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I am using the Mr. Clean auto dry and a cycledry that I bought from my local dealer. It sure does make washing the bike a lot easier. No more towel drying.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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I use my air compressor with a 2ft wand that is rubber coated at the end (just in case ) I think it works well don't really need to polish chrome very often cause there is no water spots
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Been using a 260 mph gas leaf blower for over two years now. It works great with no debris coming out of it. It also works great if you decide to wash down your sportscar motor... just blow off the motor prior to starting.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 04:51 AM
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I stand by my post..weget bikes in here all the time with damage from gas blowers.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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ORIGINAL: Dynamite

Does anyone use something similar to this to dry their bike quickly? I usually just use a Mr. Clean auto dry. While there are no spots, the bike takes FORever to dry. There are several models to choose from on the site where I buy a lot of my car care stuff, so if you use one, let me know what it is and where you got it if it works great.



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Poulan Feather Light Leaf Blower from walley world. I have never dried my scooter with a rag. Why bend over and wipe when you can crank up a gas engine and use man tools...just my preferred method, wife gets mad 'cause I have never used the blower on leaves...lol :-)
 
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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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I use a leaf blower which seems to work well. As far as damage i don't see were its any worse than riding down the road and getiing blasted by sand,rocks and big @&& bugs.
 
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