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Statik
Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 01:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

how do you guys clean and dry the tranny side of your engines. that wrinkle black always seems to dry with water spots on it and if I dry it I get fabric all caught in it.
maybe I need to dry it with a black towel.
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Rr_eater
Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 01:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use the Mr Clean Auto Dry system on my bike, never a water spot to be found, since it filters the water for rinsing.

Try it, you will like it

Bruce
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Buellin_ri
Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 10:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

never had much luck with the auto dry system on my truck. Who knows could have been using it wrong, have to give it another shot on the bike. I use compressed shop air to blow off the motor.
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Tunes
Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use Blue Coral Auto Wash with a paint brush on my black, wrinkle finish engine. Then rinse with clean water. I air dry or use my compressor. Depends on how busy I am that morning...

To freshen-up the appearance of the engine I use S100 Engine Brightener. Makes the engine look brand new.
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Statik
Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

thanx for the responses, gonna try drying it with my air compressor next time I wash it.
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Jasonxb12s
Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I second Rr eater...The final rinse filtration works as advertised.
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Buellmonkey
Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 03:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use the Commander Motorcycle Dryer. There are two models, the Commander (original) and the Air Force Blaster, both 4 hp, but the Blaster has two fans and delivers 1,000 fpm more air than the Commander. You can buy this at Target, but shop around, I've seen versions of these that are used to dry pets! The dryer can finish off a bike in about 15 minutes. I have the Commander (original) and paid about $159.
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Henrik
Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2005 - 11:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Speaking of dryers; a readers letter in MCN explained that these new MC dryers are basically re-badged dog dryers such as these:

http://www.dog.com/family.asp?SKW=div_05,DOG,dryer

No personal experience, but it might save you a few $$

Henrik
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Charlieboy6649
Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 12:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Statik,

I just use Harley sun wash (which helps the water sheet off) and when I'm done, a leaf blower to avoid spotting. Touch body up with plexus or Harley spray cleaner. Never had spots!

Works for me...
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Buellmonkey
Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 08:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The site Henrik lists sells the smaller hp version of the motorcycle dryer. The model AFTD 3 is close to the Commander model for motorcycles. Note, dog dryers, though made by the same company, don't dry motorcycles as they produce less heat and air. You wouldn't want to singe and make bald Cujo, would you?

(Message edited by buellmonkey on September 18, 2005)
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Snackbar64
Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 09:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Can you buff out minor scratches on the XB, or will they always remain? I made the simple mistake of drying the bike with a bath towel for two years.
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Charlieboy6649
Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Snackbar,

The Harley Swirl and Scratch remover works surprisingly well. I've treated my bike now and then. TIP: use light pressure and swirl. Otherwise, the plastic tends to peel...
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