watch the simple green it has been found to induce corrosion(pitting), we used to use it when washing and general cleaning of helicopter parts, however we are no longer able to use it at all

 

.. a leaf blower??? Gee, I just wash er up, sham-wow er down, and if the mood sways me... wax and polish the spokes.

But a leaf blower?

 

Yeah the leaf blower works like a champ for getting water out of bolt heads and all the. Other crevices water likes to hang out. And I've used it for a couple years and had no problem with "sandblasting" and as for the simple green, I use that as well, I'm active duty Air Force and we quit using that stuff a while back because of the corrosion thing, but I've been in long enough to see how they tend to go overbord with things. So until I see a problem with corrosion that I can attribute to a cleaner, I'll just stick with what works.not trying to bash or argue with anyone, just my opinion.

 

Same here, except I go over the bike with a chamous leather for a towel dry, bike look's like new each time.

Reddog GB

 

+1 on the S100 and a leaf blower. Been doing it for years with no problems.

 

On the denim paint..
I use the Mr.clean with HD soap and micro mitt. Water beads right off. Then Windex and Voila. No wax for me..

 

I believe that S100 will cause corrosion as well, that is why it says do not let dry I do not use it as often as I did. Just good old Meguiars car wash then after I wax I do use Harley Sealant Thats some good stuff. Also use it on any aluminum that u you polish is seals it and looks better longer.

 

I've used Simple Green for years and have never had an issue with it. I did use some kind of purple stuff once that caused a problem. Threw it out.

 

I dont use a leaf blower but i do use my air compressor and air attachment. more precise than a leaf blower able to get into the tight spots better.

 

Heeding some warnings about pressure washers (which I've used) I try to keep from douching the switches and other electrics with water and/or air pressure, which makes the leaf blower ideal. The cone tip helps make a concentrated blast into the guts of the bike.
And yeah, don't set it down running.