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Who blows their ryde?

in the interest of not going where most of you already have, i too have washed
mine at my friends Superwash. they have the deioninized spot free rinse that works
well. in the interest of safety, pleased dont go through the automatic bays unless
you cant make time for a bath.

only washed twice since ive had it. usually use a detailer and microfiber cloths
 
I use a leaf blower to get the water out of the cracks and crevices, followed by CLEAN microfiber cloths from Costco to finish it up.
 
BLOW DRYER

greybeard said:
Wayne Carrini on the velocity channel advertises a blower dryer he uses on his high dollar cars
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:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::agree: .......He also Doesn't put straps through the wheels of His cars either ........ Most likely OVER the tires like I do ..... Mike :thumbup:
 
There are high-end "detailing" blowers out there but they are a waste of money. I have used my buddies "motorcycle" blower but my cheap leaf blower blows better....no pun intended. I have had it for around 17 years, cost $50.00 and it still does a great job.

My original post was to see if there were new methods at drying a ryde but if it aint broke don't fix it so my leaf blower stays!
 
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Gets the water out of hiding places

Use leaf blower on Jeeps as well as Spyder. Gets water out from behind medallions and eliminate water spots from drops drying on black frame. Also learner to wipe with microfiber in the direction the wind flows over Spyder. Eliminates swirl marks.
 
The air blower method of drying is good. When mine get washed, I just take them for a ride and let Mother Nature take care of the blow dry.

All three are due--they have not been washed since last season. Gotta love that "Alaska Grunge." :roflblack::roflblack:

In my defense, it is very difficult at the moment for me to get down and dirty with washing the bike. I can get down--but it is hard to get up. :thumbup:
 
stmike 1800 said:
must be rough ridding through the car wash .:joke:
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Brings back the memories of "Anyway But Loose" with Clint and his favorite motorcycle gang. Got a lot of laughs out of that bunch. Can still hear the music in my head...DAHda, DAHda DAHda....
 
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Road-Kill said:
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!
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Feedback; I don't think the Spyder is any more susceptible to paint damage or swirls from washing and drying it with the right materials and cloths than the typical automobile. Some people are fanatical about a clean, shiny ride and some aren't. I'm in the latter category.

I also got rid of my lawn because I wasn't willing to maintain it to the community standards!

Life is too short for unnecessary rituals, I think.
 
Road-Kill said:
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?
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I use Honda spray polish instead of water. A little spritz, and wipe off with the towel.
On the rare occasions that I wash the Spyder with soap and water, I use the leaf blower to dry it off.
 
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Dry.....? I use a spray bottle of water and rag and ride around the bike on my HF stool. Bike is dry in seconds. It is a dry heat here......
 
I do use a leaf blower after a wash .When doing a quick clean ,ie windshield and front end to get some bugs off ,i use a micro towel soaked in water with wash and wax. I keep the towel in a zip bag ,and can use it for quick clean ups on the road .Honda spray is a great product ,and i use it after the bike is dry.
 
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