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[Harleyboy3]

Could anyone let me know what the best bike dryer on the uk market is. Many thanks guys

[Cat Eye]

I have used the Air Shammy
http://www.airshammy.com/

No issue and does a good job

[greglyon]

Some have complained that it leaves water spots on dark colored bikes.
The time to get rid of the spots negates the time saved by the dryer.

[muddypaws]

I use my Stihl leaf blower and it works great. Not to mention it's orange..

[ChopperPilot]

I use a leaf blower as well, gives me more time to detail the bike.

[LilysBigDaddy]

Leaf blower here as well, large backpack, I will also power wash, just not too close with either.

[dooinit2u]

I have used the Air Shammy
http://www.airshammy.com/

No issue and does a good job

X2... And I'm very particular about detailing...

[ultrarider123]

Used the leaf blower for years on both the bike and car.  Worked great and then had an old 100% cotton flanel sheet that I get the remainder of the fluid.
Purchased a mini Hog Blaster Sidekick (smaller version of the hog blaster) from a site member November '13.  Used it for the first time this past April and haven't looked back.  Easy to use/carry/handle, works like a charm and little to no follow-up rubbing.  Cut down my drying time and I'm VERY picky on spots....don lyke 'em.  In the shade, no issues.  If you are washing in the sun, you have to keep the bike damp as you wash it so you don't let the water stand and spot.  Otherwise, no issues.
The HD unit takes two hands to use.  Looks like the same basic design but my Sidekick is a one handed operation all day long.
Also, I've been using the HD Sunwash and have noticed limited spoting.  Helps with the drying process, too.

[PanheadJeff]

I used to use the leaf blower until my OL gave me a Air Force Blaster blower. Nice unit. Long hose, lots of attachments, long cord. It warms the air up 10* above ambient which really helps. Really don't need to do the whole wax thing every wash and the bike looks great. My riding buddies think I spend days detailing the bike. NOT! Just use what works.

[martys]

I use the leaf blower as well  I find it works just fine as long as I wash the bike in the shade as was stated by Haird 

Marty

[DesertHOG]

Wow.. another #learnsomethingneweveryday moment for me. You all are blowing your bikes. Well, blow drying your bikes. Never never ever would have thought of that on my own. I just let the shop wash is every 2500 miles and then I air dry it on the way home

DH

[FLHTCUSE7]

Wow.. another #learnsomethingneweveryday moment for me. You all are blowing your bikes. Well, blow drying your bikes. Never never ever would have thought of that on my own. I just let the shop wash is every 2500 miles and then I air dry it on the way home

DH

I am on your program. I don't get the whole wash and polish crap. It's a vehicle 

[aclass]

I used to blow dry with the leaf blower but I'm much more satisfied with this unit,
https://www.metrovacworld.com/Air_Force_Blaster_Motorcycle_Dryer_B3-CD/overview

The hose is all rubber so if you contact the bike you don't have to worry about scratches, the air uses heat from the motor so it warm air,  and you can direct the air a lot better than the leaf blower.  Only thing about it, you better put ear plugs in or you'll be deaf by the time the bike is dry.

[Chains]

This is what I try to use when I can find them.


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[cyco1450]

X2 on hog blaster