Dry your bike off after washing

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#21 Unread post by **Sev** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:26 am

Skier wrote:Washing a bike takes away valuable riding time.

It's time to wash the bike when the caked on bugs stop the headlight from working.

Christina · Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:17 am

A Shop Vac is something i never thought to use in that manner. I usually just turn on the compressor while shamming the bike - finishing the drying with the compressor air wand. It really gets the leftover water out of those little crooks and hard-to-reach areas on the bike.

Shorts · #23 Unread post by **Shorts** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:08 pm

Mr Clean Autodry is crap. We used it on the Tahoe once, and never again on anything else.

I think I'll just hire a cabana boy to wash my bike (I'll provide the work uniform)

After a wash we use the shammy, then go for a quick dry-off spin around the 'hood. Upon returning, shammy any water that made it's way out during the wind blast.

#24 Unread post by **Sev** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:59 pm

I just washed mine today... at -10celcius lol. Powerwash it from a safe distance avoiding seals and electrical stuff, then wheel it inside to thaw and rub down with a microfiber cloth. Then because I had nothing to do in class, apply 6 coats of wax. And probably 6 more tomorrow...

Bubba · #25 Unread post by **Bubba** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:50 am

Scoutmedic wrote:I got this cool tip the other day from a relative. If you have a shopvac with the blower outlet and a reducer attachment, clear the line then use it to blow dry the bike after you've washed it. I tried this today and it worked really well. No water spots and, I didn't have to hand dry it. Not sure if this has ever been mentioned here but, thought it might be worth passing on.

Try a leaf blower.

I prefer to towel dry and then take the bike out for a 1 hour ride. I come back nice a dry and with a smile on my face.

ofblong · #26 Unread post by **ofblong** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:01 pm

NorthernPete wrote:
Andrew78108 wrote:You mean you guys don't take it through the car wash at the local gas station?
Those roller brushes sting.....

touchless car washes dont touch you with anything cept soap and water and well maybe a little wax

. Hmm wonder if its a good way to clean up my helmet of bugs n crap and maybe even make the rain "jump" right off the helmet

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ofblong · #27 Unread post by **ofblong** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:02 pm

Phat_J wrote:you guys do know that the mr. clean auto dry stuff has additives in it that are not good for clear coats. Over a long time it can eat your clear coat up.

I still got 5 free clear cotes that came with the warranty on my van

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Bubba · #28 Unread post by **Bubba** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:48 am

ofblong wrote:
NorthernPete wrote:
Andrew78108 wrote:You mean you guys don't take it through the car wash at the local gas station?
Those roller brushes sting.....
touchless car washes dont touch you with anything cept soap and water and well maybe a little wax . Hmm wonder if its a good way to clean up my helmet of bugs n "crumb" and maybe even make the rain "jump" right off the helmet .

It's better when you strip naked and then go through. Get's into those nooks and crannies you can't reach.

#29 Unread post by **Sev** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:17 am

Bubba wrote:
ofblong wrote:
NorthernPete wrote:
Andrew78108 wrote:You mean you guys don't take it through the car wash at the local gas station?
Those roller brushes sting.....
touchless car washes dont touch you with anything cept soap and water and well maybe a little wax . Hmm wonder if its a good way to clean up my helmet of bugs n "crumb" and maybe even make the rain "jump" right off the helmet .
It's better when you strip naked and then go through. Get's into those nooks and crannies you can't reach.

Nooks and crannies... EWWWWWWWWW

logitech104 · Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:24 am

Sev wrote:Nooks and crannies... EWWWWWWWWW

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