Leaf Blower vs. Compressed Air

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Oct 30, 2009 | 08:11 AM

#21

piasspj

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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74

I've used the leaf blower, shop Vac and air compressor (or air tank).
I made a special nozzle for my compressor using old pipe fittings and a foam filter. Works good for tight places.
But I usually just ride the bike a few miles, come back and wipe it down with pledge and a microfiber cloth.

Oct 30, 2009 | 08:58 AM

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JerryL....

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I've used an electric leaf blower on all my bikes and it works fine. Can dry my Ultra in 10 minutes.

Oct 30, 2009 | 09:01 AM

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HoggyMtnBreakdown

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Thanks for all the input, guys! Guess I'll buy the leaf blower.

Oct 30, 2009 | 09:20 AM

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tda69

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From: Southern California

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodney123456

I use the blower off of my wet dry vac it comes off looks like a leaf blower.

Same here. I use a Rigid 6.5hp shop vac with a detachable blower. It's hand held and very compact and perfect for drying off a bike. The compressed air is not a good idea; moisture can collect in the tank, along with tiny bits of rust.

Oct 30, 2009 | 09:30 AM

#25

Double3

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Air compressor in the shop at work.

Oct 30, 2009 | 09:59 AM

#26

BobStreetBob

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Electric leaf blower from a yard sale. $2.00. Works great.

Oct 30, 2009 | 10:13 AM

#27

xxxflhrci

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Another leaf blower user. Sure, an air compressor will work great, but you gotta be careful. If you have it turned up high and get a nozzle too close, you can blow the paint right off, especially if you hit the edge of a chip.

Oct 30, 2009 | 10:21 AM

#28

jimsflh

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From: Michigan

+1 on leaf blower, my sears 200 mph backpack gets me dry in like 5 minutes, and no water spots!

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Oct 30, 2009 | 10:24 AM

#29

markdt

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From: Cavendish, Pei

blower

I use a shop vac , with the hose on the outlet fitting. At least I know I am blowing clean air at the bike. Works just fine, saves a lot of drying with a shammy...

Oct 30, 2009 | 10:28 AM

#30

Davepa

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From: LaVale, Maryland

Sears Leaf blower

Sears has been running bi-monthly sales on blowers.. $19 for electric 150 mph out the nozzle. Better than sucking the fumes from my old 2 stroke blower and much quieter.

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