Who blows their ryde?

[Road-Kill]

I just finished washing my ryde, took out my leaf blower and blew it dry.
I hate those micro abrasions cloth causes from dirt getting caught in them.
I also don't go crazy when I clean my ryde....rinse-soap-rinse-blow.
Who else blow dries their ryde or do you use old towels or fancy and expensive space cadet cloth?

[Bob Denman]

Isn't this a rather personal question?
I take mine out for a quick ride. That gets it dry enough for me!

[Chupaca]

If I do work in the garage and the ryde gets covered in dust etc then I do blow the dust off. Not fond of washing the spyder and only when I want to clean the engine and frame do I blow the water off then towel dry...

[SteveLaoyster]

Last time I washed it I used the towel that comes in the S100 kit. Works good enough. The S100 detail spray is great for a nice, not to much work, finish.

I have used the leaf blower in the past. Does a nice job.

[blacklightning]

I take mine out for a quick ride. That gets it dry enough for me!

That is what I do, and if I really want to do a good job, I will go over it with some quick detailer after I return from a ride around the block.

[bmccaffrey]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH BOY

NOT A GOOD QUESTION TO ASK ON HERE

[Grandpot]

First time my neighbor saw me use the leaf blower on my bike, he laughed. He never saw me use it to blow leaves.

[Nokesy]

I am so full of hot air I just talk to the spyder and it dries off.

I also have a bike dryer for back up

[SPYD3R]

NO COMMENT

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I just finished washing my ryde, took out my leaf blower and blew it dry.
I hate those micro abrasions cloth causes from dirt getting caught in them.
I also don't go crazy when I clean my ryde....rinse-soap-rinse-blow.
Who else blow dries their ryde or do you use old towels or fancy and expensive space cadet cloth?

... I have 160 mph leaf blower that I use to get the majority of the rinse water off the Spyder after I'm done washing it....... or if it's just dusty I use it to get that off. I have seen cars at the dealers after they take the shrink wrap off, and before they are washed...... They are swirl free - no scratches etc..... after they get washed the First time that paint is scratched......just from washing it ........ So the folks here who THINK wrapping the wheels etc with micro fiber cloths etc before they use Rachet straps on them, are preventing scratches - think again ....... putting the strap over the tire is the ONLY way you are not going to Scratch that Paint ........ Mike

[cuznjohn]

i have bad knees

[SteveLaoyster]

Anyone ever use a hair dryer on their ryde?? I have heard of someone doing it. Don't remember who told me though.

[robtdonna]

I just finished washing my ryde, took out my leaf blower and blew it dry.
I hate those micro abrasions cloth causes from dirt getting caught in them.
I also don't go crazy when I clean my ryde....rinse-soap-rinse-blow.
Who else blow dries their ryde or do you use old towels or fancy and expensive space cadet cloth?

[pegasus1300]

Isn't this a rather personal question?
I take mine out for a quick ride. That gets it dry enough for me!

Ride it home from the car wash,usually dries it just fine.

[3 wheeler]

I hand wash mine, blow it off with the leaf blower, then finish drying it with a Napa water sprite.

[PistonBlown]

Your supposed to clean them?
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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Ride it home from the car wash,usually dries it just fine.

I drove my Spyder once without drying it ..... the Spyder dried fine .....However the water all landed on me ..... Not doing that again ... ............. Mike

[SteveLaoyster]

Your supposed to clean them?
Spyder_PostTT2000.jpg

Nice responce!!

[Bob Denman]

Leaf blowers... I've got a 4-sroke model that would work perfect for that!
I keep threatening to take it in the house, and help with the cleaning... The Missus remians unconvinced that it won't lead to my premature demise.

[Road-Kill]

Blowing your ryde is serious stuff. Who wants micro abrasions! I'm reading the responses and none feel the need to care for their ryde. There is nothing wrong with a clean, smooth and shiny ryde. I've been blowing my bikes for many years and wanted some helpful feedback, that's all. I was hoping after 20 years of blowing that there were alternatives. Geeeese!

[Bob Denman]

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Nobody ever said that we all had to dance to the same tune...
"Micro abrasions"??
What's that?
With my eyeballs: I'm lucky to be able to see gouges!

[bzbaeren]

My neighbor details vehicles he use Deionized water which doesn't require drying because it doesn't leave spots but then he blow it down to prevent the water from picking up dust and running out of the joints and crevices later his jobs always look great so the blow makes sense to me if you are concerned about look and long term care of the finish on your machine.

[5legsshort]

Friend told me about doing this so I gave it a couple tries, come to find out my leaf blower exhaust (2 stroke) is fed into the airstream and caused a slight film on paint surface. Then I picked up an electric powered one someone was getting rid of and it works much better just have to deal with a cord now...

[ARNIE R]

Portable air compressor. 30-40 PSI. Works well, especially in the cracks and crevices.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Blowing your ryde is serious stuff. Who wants micro abrasions! I'm reading the responses and none feel the need to care for their ryde. There is nothing wrong with a clean, smooth and shiny ryde. I've been blowing my bikes for many years and wanted some helpful feedback, that's all. I was hoping after 20 years of blowing that there were alternatives. Geeeese!

You only read some of them !!!!!!!! ........... Mike