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Old 03-12-2014 | 02:39 PM
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Gonna try a leaf blower this spring. Found an electric one in the GF's basement. Might try and devise a smaller nozzle to increase velocity.
 
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Old 03-12-2014 | 03:28 PM
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Air Force Blaster® Sidekick™ Compact Motorcycle Dryer 1.3 HP. From Amazon I paid $59.
 
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Old 03-12-2014 | 03:52 PM
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Since I already had it, I have used my Shop Vac in the exhaust mode w/ crevice attachment on the hose. Nice warm air, works great!!
 
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Old 03-12-2014 | 03:55 PM
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I use the AirForce Blaster Sidekick. I've been using for about 5 years.
 
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Old 03-12-2014 | 05:45 PM
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Always wash the bikes just outside of the garage. I've got like a lifetime supply of Turtle Wax Car Wash Concentrate that is great for not leaving a lot of nasty water spots after rinsing. I usually have an air hose handy as well as an electric leaf blower for getting the water out of the nooks & crannies. Only gets a complete wash 3 or 4 times a year. Needs one now.
Good enough for me, its not a show bike.
 
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Old 03-12-2014 | 05:52 PM
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Another vote on the blower.

I also blow out smaller spaces with air compressor, and then hit any area with a rag that may still show some water.
 
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Old 03-12-2014 | 05:54 PM
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I use an electric leaf blower. works great.
 
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Old 03-12-2014 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Redwood Road King
I use a leaf blower as well. Curious, what's the advantage of the air blaster over a leaf blower?
Blaster uses filtered & heated air, so nothing being fired at the bike along with the air, and the heat helps to dry it quickly. Love mine!
 
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Old 03-12-2014 | 06:16 PM
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Stihl leaf blower here as well. I follow up with a microfiber drying towel.
 
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Old 03-12-2014 | 06:17 PM
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I have a pet dryer, but the leaf blower is better.
 


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