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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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I have the shop-vac that has the leaf blower built in. The top part with the motor comes off and is a 250mph leaf blower. Works great.
 
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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.....waiting for the guy with the three hundred dollar dust-free blower to start talking about how a leaf blower puts pits in you paint with the particulate matter it pushes without proper filtration...

I use an Echo leaf blower but it leaks gas if I hold it at the wrong angle..................the gas makes the bike shiny
 
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Don't let your dealer find out you're using a leaf blower. It might void your warranty.
 
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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I use an air shammy (Google will give you their site) that I received as a gift from my brother in law, he is ocd ****! It is a good bike dryer for a $100, blows warm filtered air, but up until then I used a leaf blower which in my opinion is awesome except the particulate matter it pushes (HAHAHAHA) just kidding.
 
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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28 dollar leaf blower from home depot! get electric not gas.
 
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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craftsman, on sale, 17.00 dedicated to my bikes only. that way no other particulate matter to worry about
 
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by red devil
I have the shop-vac that has the leaf blower built in. The top part with the motor comes off and is a 250mph leaf blower. Works great.
Same as I have, thinks a rigid brand. I't works great.
 
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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I use the Mr. Clean car wash wand. No water spots ever and just let it air dry.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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I just use the blow side of the shop vac. Works great.
 
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by grimreaper169
I use the Mr. Clean car wash wand. No water spots ever and just let it air dry.
I use the Mr. Clean system as well. However, I do have the Cycledry from J&P Cycles. It is very compact and works great. With both, it is clean in a snap.
 



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