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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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If you want a good deal on the blow dryer look at ones for pets, they are made by the same company and sell for less. Got my metro sidekick for $69 bucks shipped last fall from a pet supply place and it came with a six foot hose that didn't come with the ones from cycle places.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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I have the 4 hp air force blaster. I use it on my vehicles and bike. No water spots, it's awesome.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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After readin all this ...one is left baffled. If I can not find a cheap air blower on ebay under 70 bucks I think I will buy a Leaf Blower. As long as you don't drag it through the dirt I think u should be fine. The only thing is that it is combersome but with this it won't take long.

Damn...just one more bulky object for the garage. Double Damn.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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I got mine at Home Depot on sale for $20. A Toro. I do dry and wax it at the same time, Black paint shows spots real bad. I too looked at the $100 + air dryers just couldn't see spending that much, to each their own I guess
 
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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A leaf blower has worked fine for me for the past ten years as well. However, when I ride, I try to only ride in heated and filtered air.
My favorite post of the day, thanks for the laugh... :- )
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Leaf blower.

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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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I just reverse my shop vac. Works great, inexpensive and serves multiple purposes.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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i was at my local harley shop today because they were running my bike on the dyno and i was back watching... while i was watching i seen the guy that have hired to just wash bikes after service. when he was dying them off they had him using a leaf blower that just plugs in the wall. i know they sell dryers you guys were wondering about because my boss just bought one. but it tell me something when i see a harley shop not using them and using a leaf blower. so i'll stick with a leaf blower
 
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I plan on using a leaf blower as well.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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I use my Husavarna backpack blower because it's the only one I have.

Works great. Really cuts down on the time spent getting the water spots off the chrome after washing.


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