cant believe no one brought up the mr clean auto dry-this things amazing for less than 20 bucks

 

I have used the Mr Clean for a while and just don't really like it. I think my water is so hard that the filter goes bad too quick. It leave a milky white look to the bike and takes longer to wipe down than just using regular good carwash.

I bought one of the dual motor filtered blowers on eBay for around $100. It is like the "Airforce" type and really like it. The air does get warm and the unit is easy to use. It came with a strap to sling over my back to hold the motor. The hose end is rubber coated and easy to manuever.

 

I've had some issues with this. On my Deuce, it works great too. But, for some reason. On my Street Glide, it leaves a film of goo. Or something?! I took me lots of washed to get it all off.

 

Leaf blower or air compressor hose, whichever is most handy at the time. I've never noticed spots and the difference of heat or no heat. I've never pondered.

 

I use a Rigidshop vac exhaust w/ 1 1/4 reducer and then a computer tool adapter. It has so much pressure that I had to tape all of the connection points because they blow apart. The air comes out warm from the motor. I also use a HEPA filter so no dust is blown onto the bike.

 

Put your hand on an air compressor tank and tell me it's not hot.

 

Ya, well that is true! 5 years ago I would spend 3 hours cleaning it. Now I just want to get done! Not to mention I have my RG and Deuce to keep clean along with my Pro Street 63 Nova and daily driver. Damn, I am tired just typing that!

 

Another cheap guy, I use the leaf blower for years and have not problems.