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[mikevc]

 

[mikevc]

Well I was going to put somewords in this spot but fat fingers hit again.
Ok now has any one used the Harley brand Hog air blaster to dry there bike
after washed?
 sorry about my fist post .

   Thanks in advance
    Mike
    Bakersfield,Ca

[Sklywag]

I have a brand new one still in the box that I won at a raffle.  I porbably should sell it.  I use an electric 150mph leaf blower, have used it for about 8 years, works great to get the excell water off.  Does not 'dry' the bike.

[GregKhougaz]

Don't waste your money.  Any leaf blower can do the job.

[muddypaws]

I have a Stihl leaf blower that works great and it even orange....

[ultrarider123]

Leaf blower is the way to go.  Been using one for years.  You have to make sure the intake is clean before you begin but other than that, it's a winner.  Not only can you blow off your hawg, you can blow off the porch, driveway, etc.  Can't say that about the Hog Blaster...

[T-Hawk]

While I do have a leaf blower... I'd check first, the quality of the outcoming air... mines a gas operated blower.  I'd suspect an electric one would be the way to go.   

I was outside at the laundry vent's exhaust, using the leaf blower to clean out the duct from the dryer.  When I came back inside to clean up the mess in the laundry room, my Carbon Monoxide detector was in Alarm... triggering of course all my linked smoke detectors.

Poor Dogs didn't know all they had to do to escape the noise was to run outside.

Must be some part of the engines exhaust mixing with the blower's output... don't know what that would do to the finish on Chrome or Paint.

Just a thought. 

[Midnight Rider]

Take a look at the Air Shammy.  I've used a leaf blower (gas), and while it will get it done, it awkward to hold and manuever...for me at least.  Plus, it sucks in exhaust and whatever else is in the air.  The Air Shammy has a long flexible hose with a reducing nozzle on the end (flexible rubber), filters the big particles out of the air, and heats the air a bit from pulling it across the electric motor.  If you use distilled water in a garden sprayer, or de-ionized water for a final rinse, all you have to do is blow it dry with the Air Shammy and no rubbing required.

[dooinit2u]

Used leaf blower for three years then wised up and bought the Air Shammy. Smart move, warm air with less noise... Just my .02...

[grc]

If you have a shop vacuum, and if it has an exhaust port that can be connected to a hose, I submit this is a much better approach than any leaf blower.  I have a Craftsman 16 gallon vac that allows a hose to be attached to the exhaust port, and it works just like those little dryers various companies sell that also put out filtered air.  The advantage is I don't have to buy another tool to take up more space in the garage.  Btw, I have a dedicated small diameter hose with a crevice nozzle attached that is only used for drying the bike.  It doesn't do much good to pump filtered air through a dirty hose before you blast it onto your paint.

I don't know that I'd trust a leaf blower, considering all the gunk and dirt that flows through those things, and they tend to be a lot harder to maneuver than a simple hose attached to the vac.


Jerry

[petewerner]

I have a smaller shop vac that is for liquid as well, not the average shop vac, very high pressure. It is perfect for me.

[Rock N Roll]

I use a Metro Air Force Master Blaster with two (2) four (4) hp motors.  It creates enough heat through friction that it completely dries your bike.  You will not need to wipe anything!  I'm very particular about getting my bikes absolutely dry.  This unit works great!  I tried leaf blowers but they don't work even close to this machine!  It is a little pricey.  I see them online now for $335.00.  That's less than I paid for mine several years ago!  I use it to dry my caged vehicles as well.  If it broke tomorrow, I'd buy another one!  You don't have to use both motors but it does create more power and heat using both at the same time.  Just don't let go of the rubber hose or you might find yourself running for the switch to turn it off!  Great product!

[Midnight Rider]

If you have a shop vacuum, and if it has an exhaust port that can be connected to a hose, I submit this is a much better approach than any leaf blower.  I have a Craftsman 16 gallon vac that allows a hose to be attached to the exhaust port, and it works just like those little dryers various companies sell that also put out filtered air.  The advantage is I don't have to buy another tool to take up more space in the garage.  Btw, I have a dedicated small diameter hose with a crevice nozzle attached that is only used for drying the bike.  It doesn't do much good to pump filtered air through a dirty hose before you blast it onto your paint.

I don't know that I'd trust a leaf blower, considering all the gunk and dirt that flows through those things, and they tend to be a lot harder to maneuver than a simple hose attached to the vac.


Jerry

Another excellent way to dry the bike.   

[sloride]

Take a look at the Air Shammy.  I've used a leaf blower (gas), and while it will get it done, it awkward to hold and manuever...for me at least.  Plus, it sucks in exhaust and whatever else is in the air.  The Air Shammy has a long flexible hose with a reducing nozzle on the end (flexible rubber), filters the big particles out of the air, and heats the air a bit from pulling it across the electric motor.  If you use distilled water in a garden sprayer, or de-ionized water for a final rinse, all you have to do is blow it dry with the Air Shammy and no rubbing required.

distilled water in a garden sprayer...Genius...why the hell have I never thought of that...sometimes I feel dumb as a rock

Thanks Midnight Rider...headed for Home Depot this evening

[Midnight Rider]

distilled water in a garden sprayer...Genius...why the hell have I never thought of that...sometimes I feel dumb as a rock

Thanks Midnight Rider...headed for Home Depot this evening

I can't take credit for that...I learned it from a prior discussion about water spotting, here on this site.  I have hard water here in Alabama, so it spots terribly.  But it does work, and you can do a final rinse from the top down with about 1/2 - 2/3 of a gallon.  Glad to pass the information on though...

I'm not sure how the cost factor plays out compared to buying a deionizer system.  The old Mr. Clean things worked well, but they don't make 'em any more, though you can still find some cartridges on E-Bay.  Kind of pricey though.  And you can spend a LOT of money on a full blow system.  Griot's Garage has a cannister system that has quick connectors so that you can stick it on the hosepipe for a final rinse, but the replacement cartridges are about $100.  Don't know how long one would last.  Distilled water is cheap enough, and I can pick up a gallon or two at the grocery store when needed.

That's the beautiful part of this site...somebody's already been there and done that on so many things, you can "save money" with a little reasearch reading.

[sloride]

I can't take credit for that...I learned it from a prior discussion about water spotting, here on this site.  I have hard water here in Alabama, so it spots terribly.  But it does work, and you can do a final rinse from the top down with about 1/2 - 2/3 of a gallon.  Glad to pass the information on though...

I'm not sure how the cost factor plays out compared to buying a deionizer system.  The old Mr. Clean things worked well, but they don't make 'em any more, though you can still find some cartridges on E-Bay.  Kind of pricey though.  And you can spend a LOT of money on a full blow system.  Griot's Garage has a cannister system that has quick connectors so that you can stick it on the hosepipe for a final rinse, but the replacement cartridges are about $100.  Don't know how long one would last.  Distilled water is cheap enough, and I can pick up a gallon or two at the grocery store when needed.

That's the beautiful part of this site...somebody's already been there and done that on so many things, you can "save money" with a little reasearch reading.

The distilled water in the sprayer is too simple to fool around with something else for a vehicle the size of a motorcycle.

Once again, thanks guys, the experience and knowledge on this site is amazing.

[darth davidson]

I use a Metro Air Force Master Blaster with two (2) four (4) hp motors.  It creates enough heat through friction that it completely dries your bike.  You will not need to wipe anything!  I'm very particular about getting my bikes absolutely dry.  This unit works great!  I tried leaf blowers but they don't work even close to this machine!  It is a little pricey.  I see them online now for $335.00.  That's less than I paid for mine several years ago!  I use it to dry my caged vehicles as well.  If it broke tomorrow, I'd buy another one!  You don't have to use both motors but it does create more power and heat using both at the same time.  Just don't let go of the rubber hose or you might find yourself running for the switch to turn it off!  Great product!

.

I have one of those. E$pensive but imho irreplaceable . Can't live without it now.

[cyco1450]

I too, for many years used an electric leaf blower and was satisfied. However, I bought a hog blaster on amazon for $50...it was new but slightly dented.  I must say it works much better, as it blows warm air and gets into the tight areas better than the leaf blower.  seems to blow with more power as well.

highly recommend.

[Dead_Reckoning]

I have a brand new one still in the box that I won at a raffle.  I porbably should sell it.  I use an electric 150mph leaf blower, have used it for about 8 years, works great to get the excell water off.  Does not 'dry' the bike.

:<) - X2

[Rooster]

I use my backpack gas powered leaf blower. Works great and I see no issues with spewing foreign matter on the bike.

[LovemyCVOgirl]

I too, for many years used an electric leaf blower and was satisfied. However, I bought a hog blaster on amazon for $50...it was new but slightly dented.  I must say it works much better, as it blows warm air and gets into the tight areas better than the leaf blower.  seems to blow with more power as well.

highly recommend.

I won the Hog Blaster at a raffle and I gotta say that I love this blower.  It has a nice flexible hose on the end that keeps scratches off the paint if accidentally touching the MC and the warm air drys better.  It is also small, electric and very user friendly. 

[2013SERG]

I have a Stihl leaf blower that works great and it even orange....

X2

[2013SERG]

I too, for many years used an electric leaf blower and was satisfied. However, I bought a hog blaster on amazon for $50...it was new but slightly dented.  I must say it works much better, as it blows warm air and gets into the tight areas better than the leaf blower.  seems to blow with more power as well.

highly recommend.

Never, Stihl handheld FTW

[cyco1450]

I use to use the leaf blower too for many years.  Found a "factory blemish" hog blaster on amazon so I bought it.  Much, much better than leaf blower. Better velocity air and more accurate direction.

[chiefs584ever]

Metro air blaster was the ticket for me.  Works much better than the leaf blower I was using previously. 

[Retired Navy Chief]

I have a master blaster but I have not used it since I bought a Griot's garage deionizer.  It removes all the minerals from the water.  After washing the bikes I just let them air dry.  No water spots, now work.  Unbelievable how it works, but with no minerals I the water it will not leave any water spots.  I never regretted that purchase.  David

[willyB]

I've been using my Echo gas power leaf blower on my bikes and cars for 10 years. Works like a charm. Gets the big stuff off and leaves enough drippings to get the towel a little damp to prevent spotting.

[charles05663]

Take a look at the Air Shammy.  I've used a leaf blower (gas), and while it will get it done, it awkward to hold and manuever...for me at least.  Plus, it sucks in exhaust and whatever else is in the air.  The Air Shammy has a long flexible hose with a reducing nozzle on the end (flexible rubber), filters the big particles out of the air, and heats the air a bit from pulling it across the electric motor.  If you use distilled water in a garden sprayer, or de-ionized water for a final rinse, all you have to do is blow it dry with the Air Shammy and no rubbing required.

I have to run a dehumidifier in the house basement all summer long.  I get anywhere from 1 to 3 gallons a day of fresh distilled water.

 

[SLJ]

 
My vote for the Air Blaster. I have the small hand-held unit that can fit into a saddlebag etc.
I use the mineral water in a pressurized spray bottle as a final rinse and then just work away with the blaster and a microfiber cloth to trap the water as it runs.

[CVO Aqua-Glider]

I use two small microfiber towels. One pass to get big drops, and a second pass with other towel for final drying. Works perfect. 

[aclass]

I was a big fan of the leaf blower until I bought one of these, http://www.metrovacworld.com/Air%20Force%20Motorcycle%20Dryer

What I like about the metro vac is that you can blow hot air and direct it to the hard to reach places easily. The hose and attachments are rubberized so if you do contact the bike, no big deal.  Although it takes about 20-30 minutes, I can dry the entire bike without using a towel at all.

[Aussie]

Used the airblaster for a few years now and it's got to be the best and quickest way to dry your bike.
Gets into those tight spots and leaves very minimal water spots, also makes drying the rims a lot easier.

[dahsen]

I have a Stihl leaf blower that works great and it even orange....

      Sold !!!