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Air Blower
« on: August 08, 2009, 10:56:40 AM »
That little blower I bought for $35 at a rally has died. I'm on my way to Lowe's now. What is everyone using? To blow dry you bike, that is?
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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2009, 11:29:10 AM »
I was told to use my craftsman wet dry vac.  There is a blower attachment for it. I have not tried it yet but plan to on my next washing. I know we have seen some of these posts before and I am not sure but I think this  brand has been posted before but my local H-D dealer uses one similar to this:

http://www.topoftheline.com/master-blaster-motorcycle-dryer.html

http://www.cherrybrook.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.prodshow/vid/422529/catid/205/vname/Metro_Blaster_Dryers

http://www.amazon.com/AIR-FORCE-BLASTER-DRYER-MASTER/dp/B000GVH98O

http://www.bikeremporium.com/Motorcycle_Dryers-Air_Force_Master_Blaster_Motorcycle_Dryer.html

Same products different dealers and prices.

My local dealership has on that they said sells for $500.00 and it is a red color not black as shown above.  Not sure if it is the same model or not but as some of these show you can use it to blow your pets dry, heck maybe it can be used on our beautiful rides too.

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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2009, 01:02:14 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2009, 01:16:03 PM »
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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2009, 01:23:02 PM »
Quote from: Hoist! on August 08, 2009, 01:16:03 PM
It's at Amazon, $65-free shipping. I just ordered one! Don't ask me why! I never wash them! ;D ;D ;D ;)

Metro Vacuum SK-1 Air Force Blaster Sidekick Compact & Portable Motorcycle Dryer

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You can use it to chase Binx around the house.
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« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2009, 01:24:20 PM »
Quote from: Twolanerider on August 08, 2009, 01:23:02 PM
You can use it to chase Binx around the house.

Hmmmm.........this thing has more potential than I thought! ::) :o ;D ;)

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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2009, 01:26:59 PM »
Quote from: Hoist! on August 08, 2009, 01:24:20 PM
Hmmmm.........this thing has more potential than I thought! ::) :o ;D ;)

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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2009, 03:17:34 PM »
Quote from: hard10 on August 08, 2009, 10:56:40 AM
That little blower I bought for $35 at a rally has died. I'm on my way to Lowe's now. What is everyone using? To blow dry you bike, that is?
I posted this awhile back...
Quote from: Fired00d on February 26, 2009, 07:25:00 AM
I've been using my electric leaf blower for years w/no problems. I also have a Bike Dryer that is small enough to travel with.

Now if you really want to go all out you can get one of these...

‘Air Force’ professional motorcycle dryer $253.99.

But we've found that the above dryer is the same thing that is used to dry pets and can be found a lot cheaper from pet supply stores...

Metro Air Force Commander Dryers 4HP $159.99.

(plus the second one would be my preferred color :D)

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AJ I'm sure you can appreciate my preferred color. ;) :D :D

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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2009, 04:42:18 PM »
Quote from: Fired00d on August 08, 2009, 03:17:34 PM
I posted this awhile back...
AJ I'm sure you can appreciate my preferred color. ;) :D :D

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HeHe!!! For your favorite pet? According to them, that orange one's a pet dryer! (HeHe!!! That link's even from a Pet Store!) :o ;D ;D ;D ;)

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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2009, 04:44:37 PM »
Quote from: Hoist! on August 08, 2009, 04:42:18 PM
HeHe!!! For your favorite pet? According to them, that orange one's a pet dryer! :o ;D ;D ;D ;)

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That's right, and cheaper. :2vrolijk_21: That's where the idea came from originally then someone put "motorcycle" on it and boosted the price. They are the same internally, but you pay more for the one that says "motorcycle". >:(

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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2009, 12:41:17 AM »
What a cluster of a day! Made it to Lowe's and all they had was a Shop Vac which is not what I really wanted. I was left to the old fashioned way of shammy. The problem was when Linda 1st decided to shampoo the carpets which meant I needed to stay out for a few hours. No problem, great detail job got accomplished on the bike. After the carpet cleaning came the total rearranging of furniture. I am now sitting on the opposite side of the living room and totally confused. I'm not even thinking right.
Needless to say, I'll be buying a blower online and avoiding Lowe's for a while!
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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2009, 12:46:41 AM »
This is the one I had that caught fire:

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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #12 on: August 09, 2009, 06:19:14 AM »
Quote from: hard10 on August 09, 2009, 12:46:41 AM
This is the one I had that caught fire:



That  must have added a little fun to the day.
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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2009, 08:16:55 AM »
Quote from: hard10 on August 09, 2009, 12:46:41 AM
This is the one I had that caught fire:


Hmmm, interesting. I have one of those... mind explaining more. :nervous:

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Re: Air Blower
« Reply #14 on: August 09, 2009, 10:38:06 AM »
Quote from: 49445CVO on August 09, 2009, 06:19:14 AM
That  must have added a little fun to the day.

Quote from: Fired00d on August 09, 2009, 08:16:55 AM
Hmmm, interesting. I have one of those... mind explaining more. :nervous:

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As someone else said earlier, this unit is susceptible to sparking. The unit even comes with additional brushes. Well after I went through my second set of brushes (after several months of heavy use),  it started sparking. The motor would stop running & I'd hit it a few times to free up the brushes. I said "it's only sparks" nothing will happen. I kept using it. Finally, sparks turned to flames and I stopped. Worst part was it never blew the circuit breaker.
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