Post by: cvo1717 on November 25, 2013, 03:05:47 PM
Post by: Twolanerider on November 25, 2013, 03:09:50 PM
Whats the best way to dry off the bike after washing?
A bevy of buxom coeds all leaning in toward the bike with their cute little butts sticking out and all blowing for all they're worth to get the bike dry.
Post by: Midnight Rider on November 25, 2013, 03:28:02 PM
Whats the best way to dry off the bike after washing?
If you can't get the bevy of buxom girls (I'll take non buxom too), the Air Shammy works really well and the vendor gives us a discount. Blowing it dry...or for that matter wiping it down...only works well if your water is not so hard that it leaves spots. If so, either get a water softener cartridge type deal for the hose, or buy distilled water and do the final rinse from a garden sprayer...then blow dry.
Post by: xsdbs on November 25, 2013, 03:56:04 PM
It gets the water out of all the spots I can't get a towel into.
I figure I can't scratch if I don't touch.
Maybe some co-eds with leaf blowers...
Post by: Buy early on November 25, 2013, 04:02:25 PM
Whats the best way to dry off the bike after washing?
A 5 mile high speed ride followed by another wash followed by another 5 mile high speed ride followed by...... well, you get the drift.
Post by: deldago on November 25, 2013, 04:23:58 PM
Post by: GregKhougaz on November 25, 2013, 04:46:16 PM
Maybe some co-eds with leaf blowers...
You mean there are other ways!? :nixweiss:
Sturgis, 2005:
Post by: grc on November 25, 2013, 04:54:47 PM
Blow it off with the shop vac, assuming you have one where you can attach a hose to the exhaust port. I use a 16 gallon Craftsman and have a dedicated 1.25" hose I use only for drying the bike or cars. This gives you filtered air, as opposed to using leaf blowers, and it's easier to maneuver a hose to get to all the nooks and crannies. You will still need to do a final wipe down to get the little drips and drops, but the blower is what you need to get the water out of all those hiding spots first.
Jerry
Post by: cambo on November 25, 2013, 05:18:26 PM
And BTW this is how you can have it washed:
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Post by: 2k on November 25, 2013, 06:40:18 PM
Post by: dahsen on November 25, 2013, 06:44:30 PM
Post by: cvo1717 on November 25, 2013, 07:18:13 PM
A bevy of buxom coeds all leaning in toward the bike with their cute little butts sticking out and all blowing for all they're worth to get the bike dry.I really like this idea
Post by: mark on November 25, 2013, 07:38:30 PM
Post by: Twolanerider on November 25, 2013, 08:18:11 PM
I really like this idea
I agree it has real promise. I'm worried it might end up being really expensive though ??? !
Post by: cvo1717 on November 25, 2013, 08:27:02 PM
I agree it has real promise. I'm worried it might end up being really expensive though ??? !+
your right especially if wife finds out ;D
Post by: BUCKNUT GREG on November 25, 2013, 08:53:48 PM
Post by: ultrarider123 on March 14, 2014, 06:54:23 PM
Post by: Aussie on March 21, 2014, 06:15:22 AM
I have always used the Blaster (next size up from yours) to dry my bikes, no water spots and best of all no rubbing a chamois on paint and chrome, water beads of and gets blown out of those had to get spots.
Wash and dry in 30 minutes. One of the best tools I have.
Post by: CVCVORG on April 18, 2014, 06:27:44 PM
Post by: evodistraction on April 19, 2014, 01:15:48 PM
I usually dry it off well enough to take it for a ride then do about a mile ride.After returning I get all the streaks and stuff with a soft microfiber towel.
Question: Are all microfiber towels created equal? I see different prices on them and so many fibers per sq. in. etc.
Thanks,
Evo
Post by: Midnight Rider on April 19, 2014, 01:31:15 PM
Question: Are all microfiber towels created equal? I see different prices on them and so many fibers per sq. in. etc.
Thanks,
Evo
IMO, no. The best ones I've ever found are from Griot's Garage on the web. In fact, they make a lot of good products for cleaning/washing the bike. Their microfiber towels, either the blue ones or the green ones are THE softest and most plush I've ever touched.
Post by: FLHTCUSE7 on April 19, 2014, 02:31:41 PM
Post by: dicko on April 20, 2014, 12:21:55 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnmZLGSlKBo .
-Dick-
Post by: cyco1450 on May 16, 2014, 10:29:23 AM
Post by: TinSpinner on May 16, 2014, 02:39:34 PM
You mean there are other ways!? :nixweiss:
Sturgis, 2005:
Careful with the microfiber towel on the hot parts. I made the mistake of wiping some drips off an exhaust shield before it had cooled off enough. What a mess that made! I tried everything to get all the melted towel off and was never happy with the results so I bought a new shield off ebay to replace it. If you can't wait for things to cool off use cotton instead.
Post by: GregKhougaz on May 16, 2014, 03:02:09 PM
Careful with the microfiber towel on the hot parts. I made the mistake of wiping some drips off an exhaust shield before it had cooled off enough. What a mess that made! I tried everything to get all the melted towel off and was never happy with the results so I bought a new shield off ebay to replace it. If you can't wait for things to cool off use cotton instead.
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Post by: Classic Beast on July 08, 2014, 05:42:18 AM
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-471-adams-blaster-sidekick-dryer-by-metrovac.aspx
http://www.finishdishwashing.com/products/enhancers/jet-dry/jet-dry-rinse-aid-original/
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-106-adams-great-white-microfiber-drying-towel.aspx
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-870-adams-detail-spray.aspx
Post by: Jswerve on July 08, 2014, 05:51:46 AM
+1 for the Air Force Metro Sidekick. It is powerful and easy to use and seldom requires any wiping with a towel. They are available from your H-D dealer for $105 and available elsewhere for $65 - $75, search with Google. Here is a Youtube showing it in operation:Man that guy was a wind bag! He wouldn't shut up in the video! I don't know why he needed the blower he could have dried the Damn bike with all the hot air from his gums flapping!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnmZLGSlKBo .
-Dick-
Post by: PinkE on July 18, 2014, 10:12:36 AM
Man that guy was a wind bag! He wouldn't shut up in the video! I don't know why he needed the blower he could have dried the Damn bike with all the hot air from his gums flapping!
You got that right...I want one of those blasters for the bikes and all our cars....I'm gonna start looking for one on line....without bigmouth...lol
Post by: bbrown on July 18, 2014, 10:38:48 AM
Put some jet dry rinse stuff from the dishwasher in your rinse bucket ( it doesn't take much) you won't get spots I use the metrovac blaster from Adamspolishes and their microfiber drying towels with a shot of detail spray it doesn't take long and the results are amazing. The metrovac filters and heats the air it's much better than a leaf blower.
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-471-adams-blaster-sidekick-dryer-by-metrovac.aspx
http://www.finishdishwashing.com/products/enhancers/jet-dry/jet-dry-rinse-aid-original/
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-106-adams-great-white-microfiber-drying-towel.aspx
http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-870-adams-detail-spray.aspx
I do the same thing and it works great. I saved money on a blower/dryer by just using my lawn leaf blower...Does not take long and works great...just sayin
Post by: PinkE on July 18, 2014, 02:45:09 PM
Post by: Cat Eye on July 18, 2014, 09:04:48 PM
My only bitch is about the operator......if you use a blower to dry your bike, make sure you blow all the water out of the floorboards first!
Many times I have been almost done....then the air hits the floorboard and splash all over the engine and the routine starts all over again.
Then a quick wipe down with Poly Glide and good to go.
http://www.sportys.com/PilotSHop/product/12026