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Old 05-24-2011, 03:29 PM
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This implies that I ever actually clean my bike.
 
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Originally Posted by yet_erp
Well, I use my leaf blower to blow leaves, blow out my shop, etc. I'm just saying I don't want to take a chance on debris built up in my leaf blower intake coming unlodged and smacking my bike. Maybe if you have a leaf blower exclusively for you bike and keep it under lock and key so the wife doesn't blow the driveway with it. Hmmmm.
Yep, that was my cheaper ($40) solution....
 
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25 dollar electric leaf blower from walmart.
 
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I dry my sportster with "pampers"
on the fatboy , I use "depends..
all in love of the machine ,cause they are so " innocent, and tender"
Give me a break !!
 
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Old 05-24-2011, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RAL
Go for a ride.


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My guess was that this would be in post 4. Turns out it was post 5. Damn near called it!!!!!


Who the hell dries a bike? Wierd! I have shammied the paint before a wax but othere than that once a year chore, who cares. Its just a motorcycle.

(show bike trailer queens get a pass I guess but that is another discussion)
 
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+1 for the leaf blower. Works really well for getting the water out of all those nooks and crannies around the engine.
 
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I use my electric leaf blower
 
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another leaf blower here... but mine has never seen a leaf!

after the blower, i use a "big blue" to finish it off.
 
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leaf blower here, works great!
 
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Craftmans 50Gal air tank in my garage with the hose running outside in the shade.
 
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