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Drying the Bike?
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Bucks County PA
Drying the Bike?
Okay, tell me your story. What is the best machine to dry the bike and who has the best deal. I used my leaf blower yesterday, and it did not do the trick....
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Maryland
RE: Drying the Bike?
Sorry I can't resist, don't buy the vacuum/blower from Harbor Freight unless you want some stock pots!!
Their 3hp vacuum/blower is a good one, but I didn't get the correct order.
Their 3hp vacuum/blower is a good one, but I didn't get the correct order.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
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RE: Drying the Bike?
Actually, the harbor Freight vac/blower is AWESOME. Just not so good if they send you the wrong product, Ironhead had a cs problem but that doesn't affect the effectiveness of this blower. For less than $50, there is nothing you can buy that does a better job or is easier to use.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: the frozen tundra of the "Windy City"
RE: Drying the Bike?
I have friends that swear by the mr clean wash system... I dont truly understand it, but I will def give it a try this summer... hope it works as good as people say!
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Tennessee
RE: Drying the Bike?
S100, spray, wash and a cheap 120 volt AC leaf blower.
Works everytime for me.
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Intermediate
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From: Caledonia, Ontario, Canada
RE: Drying the Bike?
I used to use a leaf blower on my old bike...however, now I have these micro-fiber cloths that make quick work of drying, and spot free. The leaf blower was alright, but left 'splashes' on my windshield when I was drying other parts of my bike. I really like these new cloths I use now
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Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Central IL
RE: Drying the Bike?
The quality of water you are using has as much an effect as how you dry it. I have an "Air Force Blaster" cycle dryer and if I wash it in my home town....spots everywhere. Wash it at the girlfriends.....no spots.Buddy uses that Mr. Clean and swears by it. Guess I'm gonna have to try it.
Road Warrior
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RE: Drying the Bike?
My experience with the Mr Clean system was not a good one - the pressure drop at the nozzle during the wash and rinse cycle was so great that I had to use a sponge or cloth to help remove the dirt from the bike/car. The rinse water (de-ionized, a good idea) also came our fairly slowly and I swear it took longer to use the system than if I used the old fashioned method. Either my house pressure was too low to make it work effectively, or, it's not a good product. Mine is in the local landfill. To dry my bike, I finally bit the bullet and bought the Air Blaster. Although pricey, it works very well. Been using it for 3 years without any problems.