Cougar Posted October 19, 2008 Share #1 Posted October 19, 2008 Well, I decided to wash the bike up today and get her ready for winter storage. This last summer I purchased a (gas) power washer (Ridged 3300) not just for the bike... been using it for lots of projects! Anyways , I decided to try something different today, I hooked the hose to a soft-water outlet, then washed the bike with a medium power spray nozzle. then what was the best is that I used a Electric Toro Leaf Blower (850} to blow the bike dry.. (worked perfect) no spotting on the chrome what so ever. dry time was about 10 Min's. The blower was able to get into those hard to get chrome area spots. Just thought I would share my fun washing expereance with you today! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted October 19, 2008 Share #2 Posted October 19, 2008 I think I have that same pressure washer but I've never used it on the bike. I do use a leaf blower for drying though. I've been doing that for more than 10 years and it works GREAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Monkeyin Around Posted October 19, 2008 Share #3 Posted October 19, 2008 I do landscaping been using my backpack blower every time to dry works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted October 19, 2008 I want a backpack blower when I grow up one day! got the Toro at goodwill for $8.99 ! lots of power but wish I had a gas powered one.. like before I had an electric pressure washer now it is gas. only way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted October 19, 2008 Wonder if the soft water helped? we have real hard water were we live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH Truck Guy Posted October 20, 2008 Share #6 Posted October 20, 2008 Well, I decided to wash the bike up today and get her ready for winter storage. This last summer I purchased a (gas) power washer (Ridged 3300) not just for the bike... been using it for lots of projects! Anyways , I decided to try something different today, I hooked the hose to a soft-water outlet, then washed the bike with a medium power spray nozzle. then what was the best is that I used a Electric Toro Leaf Blower (850} to blow the bike dry.. (worked perfect) no spotting on the chrome what so ever. dry time was about 10 Min's. The blower was able to get into those hard to get chrome area spots. Just thought I would share my fun washing expereance with you today! Jeff What the heck????????:think: We still have a good month or so to ride....:D As far as washing the bike,I still have bugs on the bike from the trip to Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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