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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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How do you guys dry off your bike after washing ? ..
 
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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with a towel...like i dry my *****.
 
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Leaf blower or ride it right away.
 
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Leaf blower, followed by a quick wipe down with a micro-fiber towel
 
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Wipe with micro towel. A quick blow from the compressor to remove water from switches, cables, cracks and crevices. Touch up with the micro towel and hit the road.
 
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Originally Posted by MysticTraveler
Leaf blower, followed by a quick wipe down with a micro-fiber towel
Same procedure, or use chamois instead of microfiber...either way.

However, I wash my bike about once per year, max. I have been happier overall with results from constant Lemon Pledge and periodic waxing with a very high quality wax from Chemical Guys.

 
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