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Old May 22, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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I've done the leaf blower drying bit, but what about sand or crud getting sucked in and blasted onto the bike? Anyone rigged a filter to the intake, like duct-tape a lawnmower filter element on and tape over to top of the ring to seal it, or something? Yes I know I need a real filtered bike dryer, but humor me , I'm feeling cheap (and dirty) right now...
 
Old May 22, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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If you're concerned about dust and grit going through the intake of the leaf blower, try putting some old panty hose over the opening.(you've got some laying around somewhere, right?)Cut a piece and maybeuse someduct tape to hold it on? They wouldn't impede the air flow but would act as a simple filter.
 
Old May 22, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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just buy yourself an airforce blaster best damn thing to use. filtered, heated air. no fuss, no muss.
 
Old May 23, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks you'all. Heres my take right now:
Pantyhose or air filter and duct tape, $12. Airforce Blaster (on sale) $90 with shipping. You are right Dyno, but I am just tring to do with whats I gots for now, jew-kno, mang? Will upgrade in the near future, can't swing it for another few washings yet. Gonna try the redneck way first, and if I can justhide it well enough for a while,by the time my wife sees it andstarts shaking her head and rolling her eyes at me like she does, I will be ready for a real one.
 
Old May 23, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Oops wrong abreviation, Dino-velvet. These brain-freezes only started after I stopped drinking......damn doctors....andthe first onelooked hungover when he told me........guy rides a Vespa........sidesaddle.....
 
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