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Old 05-19-2010, 05:34 PM
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Was at a Harley Dealer and saw a Metro Air Force dryer. Cost $239.99. 4hp.
Thought that would be neat but pricey. Does anyone use one and if so do you like it?
Does anyone know of somewhere that sells them cheaper?
 
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Old 05-19-2010, 05:39 PM
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Great piece of kit, they work a treat

I suspected all along, and recently this was confirmed by someone who seemed fairly adamant (may still be wrong though) that their dog grooming drier is the exact same thing, only they sell it cheaper.

Motorcycle owners must be mugs I guess
 
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Lowes sells Microfiber cloth for $5.99. That's cheaper.

I used a hair dryer on my last bike, one of the industrial ones that has both cool, warm and hot air options. It worked well.

Paying nearly $250.00 for something like that is a bit absurd.
 
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Leaf blower

A lot cheaper and you might already own one.
 
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Yes, mine doubles as my leaf blower.
 
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I use my leaf blower to dry my Street Glide,works great!
 
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Originally Posted by asham
Leaf blower

A lot cheaper and you might already own one.
+1 Works for me! It is not filtered or heated air but it gets the job done in about 15 minutes.
 
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used a leaf blower for years and it worked fine...I figured it was just a matter of time before I hit the tank with the hard plastic tip so I did get a motorcycle dryer with a soft rubber end. I think it was around 49 bucks though.
 
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I have a cycle dryer it sells for $40.00 on e-bay
 
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thanks for the input
i did just go to Amazon.com and I found what appears to be the very same thing for
$167.00 to about $180.00. Maybe that would be a better choice instead of Harley Dealer.
I did call the local dealer and I told them I can buy it online for as low as $152.00 but if he would take $185.00 I would be right over. He said: Well then go do that then.
Then just hung up.
 


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