I was expecting the inevitable 'pet dryer' comments, and if they work for you then great. But bear in mind that most of these are not designed to be used outside in wet environments, they often only have short hoses which means having to drag the dryer body around. They also don't have long power leads and very few if any will incorporate a circuit breaker. I know these exist, and I know they are cheaper, but usually, that's for a reason. If I use a tool I want it to be built fit for purpose. Also bear in mind that many of the 'cheap' dryers are unlikely to meet the safety standards. They may be cheap but are they good value in the long run?
Yeh true, buy cheap buy twice normally for me however thought I’d get a cheapie to see whether I would use one or could be bothered to ! I do, it’s excellent and will get a Bruhl when able - keep up the reviews !
Your timing young man is impeccable, I'd pretty well made my mine up I was getting a bike dryer at long last. I can spend all day washing and faffing about getting the car looking beautiful, but washing the bike is a real drag and drying is the worst part. You get it all clean and dry, pick it up off the side stand and 3 gallon of water runs out of all it's hidey holes. You've pushed me over now.
Why thank you! Exactly my frustrations. Now I’ve pushed you over the edge hopefully the discount from the link in the description will be the icing on the cake?!
I used to use an electric leaf blower but got a real bike dryer and it works much better. The bike dryer produces more air pressure and does a better job getting the water out of small areas.
I bought a bike dryer about 2 years ago and still going strong, I've never looked back 👍🏻well worth the purchase and saves sooooo much time 👍🏻 I will look at that cleaning stuff though 👌🏻 As always great review Tony 👍 all the best mate 👍
Hi Tony. Good review of both products. I have had this dryer for two years, it’s great, use it in the summer as well as winter really drys the bike quickly. The down side is you can find yourself ‘chasing ‘ the droplets around the bike. You need to go around the bike three or four times to get it dry, that said it’s a great tool wouldn’t be with out it. The cleaning product looks good need to try that out. Good stuff Tony keep them coming 👍
After getting an air-cooled bike a few years ago that was in decent nick I suddenly realised it needed constant cleaning especially in the winter to keep it looking good. I went the route of the fifty quid pet dryer too - mine happens to have variable blower speed and several heat settings. The fittings look identical to the ones in your vid. I've had it for about a year and it is more than powerful enough to do the job - but it is cheap chinesium so I'm careful not to bash it around, get it wet etc. When it dies I'll definitely get something else to replace it. Might be a middle-age thing, but I'm a convert ;-)
Thanks Tony. Have been thinking about getting one of these for a while now but was getting concerned that I was turning into TMF! 😂 Seriously though, washing my GSA is a bit of a chore and would nearly put me off taking the bike out on a wet day because I wouldn’t put it back in the shed dirty so then would have to wash it! ( 1st world problem! 😁 ) Anyway, you’ve convinced me that it’s time to purchase! 👍🏻
I recently bought a dryer, but went for the BigBoi which is very similar. A real 'must have' to ensure all the water is out of the fiddley bits and the brakes. I also use exhaust bungs in the exhaust on the Street Twin, but use a hotel freebie elasticated shower cap to cover the exhaust on my GS1200. It saves getting any water into your exhaust.
@@danthechippie4439 yeah, Oxford do them, but there are loads of cheaper ones on ebay, search 'Exhaust Bung'. Great for a circular outlet. The shower cap works just as well, especially as the exhaust outlets on the GS are rectangular.
Ive been using a "Bike drier" for sometime and i think theyre definatly the way to go. My bike drier was sold as a pet drier and a cheaper option. It doesnt have the RCD inline like this one but does have heat. (I use a plug in one) When i bought mine it was about 50 quid.
Great Video again as usual I am more of a cleaning freak, and I never knew I needed a dryer until I got one.. I am using a MetroVac Blaster Sidekick, pretty good too. Tony, one tip: get an IK foamer instead of using that spray bottle. I am not sure how would it foam up the S100 but it does magic to the Muc Off bike cleaner, even at diluting 1:1 with water, very thick foam, easy to apply on every spot..
I’ve been using the twin version for a couple of years now and it is fantastic for drying the bike(and chain). Only fault is the rivnut sealing the power cable has broken offering no protection against the cable being pulled from its internal connectors. If you want to clean out your car, forget the hoover, just open all the doors and watch the muck fly out!
S-Doc products are my go to stuff, especially the general cleaner. I also recommend a blower although I have a pet dryer but I do agree with what you say about it's limitations. There's no better way of getting water off the top of the GSs cylinders.
I’m really struggling to tell the difference of the air temp between the the heat function and non heat function, is there a noticeable difference? Is the air supposed to be hot like a hair dryer?
Wouldn't be without mine. So quick and easy. However, I did find another use for my ear plugs - blasting into the nooks and crannies for a while didn't half make my ears ring! :D
So you get your bike covered in road salt, come home, wash it clean then go back out on the wet roads and recover it with fresh road salt? I think the idea is to put the bike away clean, dry and corrosion resistant 🤷🏻
@@beebeer I was answering your question “why make it complicated?” Some of us use our bikes in all weathers and need a way to clean it and be able to store it dry so it avoids corrosion. It’s actually not complicated at all, it’s very simple really. Other than riding it and getting it just as dirty as it was before, what else could be a less complicated way of drying your bike in all the nooks and crannies than a bike dryer? Compressed air works but that still involves purchasing a machine and doesn’t have the heat option.
But if you've just washed it with fresh water, there ought to be no salt left? Seems like a good product, though. Thanks for the review. I do use SDOC occasionally, too.
Nice review Tony...the dryer looks good but the cleaner seems a bit pricey .....I would probably use a bottle in a few weeks this time of year 😋. Sportsbikeshop currently has the dryer for £111 in case that's a good deal (For some reason your link wouldn't open on my phone). 👍🇬🇧
I’m still waiting on mine. Ordered in Dec ‘20 there have been two delayed arrival dates. The latest, the revised third one is the end of this month , April ‘21. All Brexit related I’m sure. Fingers crossed 🤞
For 2 years now my pet dryer costing £60 with fast blow with heat has been brilliant. Used outside and on motorcycles and cycles. Never let me down and if your worried about water getting in , don't put in the wet. but put it up high on a bench. Hose length is more that enough. This thing blows like an airline of 60psi. Wouldn't waste my money on the bike ones. Obviously you try to sell the bike ones as the company gives you a free one.
I have a cheapo pet dryer and it is OK for the money. I’d say the Bruhl looks worth the extra money though. WEAR EAR PLUGS when using (well, with my cheapo version anyway) I found my ears ring afterwards and I’ve woken up too late to the fact that my ears have suffered over the years.
That’s fine. Pet dryers are designed for drying pets, I chose a product that was built for drying Motorcycles. They may be cheaper but they are not necessarily off equal quality and performance.
My pet dryer cost a bit more than that, but it's got a big v-twin engine with dual exhausts, so it can dry 2 pets at once. It's a little bit noisy though.
I was expecting the inevitable 'pet dryer' comments, and if they work for you then great. But bear in mind that most of these are not designed to be used outside in wet environments, they often only have short hoses which means having to drag the dryer body around. They also don't have long power leads and very few if any will incorporate a circuit breaker. I know these exist, and I know they are cheaper, but usually, that's for a reason. If I use a tool I want it to be built fit for purpose. Also bear in mind that many of the 'cheap' dryers are unlikely to meet the safety standards. They may be cheap but are they good value in the long run?
Yeh true, buy cheap buy twice normally for me however thought I’d get a cheapie to see whether I would use one or could be bothered to ! I do, it’s excellent and will get a Bruhl when able - keep up the reviews !
Your timing young man is impeccable, I'd pretty well made my mine up I was getting a bike dryer at long last. I can spend all day washing and faffing about getting the car looking beautiful, but washing the bike is a real drag and drying is the worst part. You get it all clean and dry, pick it up off the side stand and 3 gallon of water runs out of all it's hidey holes. You've pushed me over now.
Why thank you! Exactly my frustrations. Now I’ve pushed you over the edge hopefully the discount from the link in the description will be the icing on the cake?!
I use my electric leaf blower ! It’s much more powerful than most of the small “dryers” or shop vacs 😃👍
I do the same my leaf blower when I can home with it she thought I was going to clean the gutters on the house no chance for the bike 😁
I used to use an electric leaf blower but got a real bike dryer and it works much better. The bike dryer produces more air pressure and does a better job getting the water out of small areas.
I bought a bike dryer about 2 years ago and still going strong, I've never looked back 👍🏻well worth the purchase and saves sooooo much time 👍🏻
I will look at that cleaning stuff though 👌🏻
As always great review Tony 👍 all the best mate 👍
Cheers Lee, this is a game changer for me. That explains why yout lovely bike is always so spotless
@@mancavemoto 🤣🤣😜😜👌🏻👌🏻
Had one for 3 years now. Wouldn’t ever be without one!
I can see why
I was thinking about buying that dryer. You’ve sold me now
👍 you’ll need it for your new bike!
Hi Tony. Good review of both products. I have had this dryer for two years, it’s great, use it in the summer as well as winter really drys the bike quickly. The down side is you can find yourself ‘chasing ‘ the droplets around the bike. You need to go around the bike three or four times to get it dry, that said it’s a great tool wouldn’t be with out it. The cleaning product looks good need to try that out. Good stuff Tony keep them coming 👍
Thanks Johnny, yep you do keep finding bits you've blown out, but its som much better than trying to do it aith a cloth or Chamois :)
I just use my workshop vacuum cleaner. Huge power, easy hose and nozzle. Filtered air. Basically free (already available in the workshop...)
After getting an air-cooled bike a few years ago that was in decent nick I suddenly realised it needed constant cleaning especially in the winter to keep it looking good. I went the route of the fifty quid pet dryer too - mine happens to have variable blower speed and several heat settings. The fittings look identical to the ones in your vid. I've had it for about a year and it is more than powerful enough to do the job - but it is cheap chinesium so I'm careful not to bash it around, get it wet etc. When it dies I'll definitely get something else to replace it. Might be a middle-age thing, but I'm a convert ;-)
Looks the biz Tony! 👍🏻 Glad your well.
Thanks Dave, hope all is well with you and yours
Nice review 👍🏻 finally bought one of these a few weeks back, haven’t used it yet however looking forward to it making the bike cleaning easier.
Cheers, it wasn't until i used it I thought "Jeez this is so much quicker and easier" and no more stubbing cold fingers on rngine components
More product reviews please, I like these. Great Video.
Will do!
Agreed, a dryer is great. I have the Blaster Sidekick Motorcycle Dryer from Killer Brands (UK). Great to blast away that water...
Blaster Side Kick is such a great name!
Thanks Tony. Have been thinking about getting one of these for a while now but was getting concerned that I was turning into TMF! 😂 Seriously though, washing my GSA is a bit of a chore and would nearly put me off taking the bike out on a wet day because I wouldn’t put it back in the shed dirty so then would have to wash it! ( 1st world problem! 😁 ) Anyway, you’ve convinced me that it’s time to purchase! 👍🏻
Cheers Mark, yes I think it was TMF that I first saw using one, but they save so much time and aggro
Good price too from SBS! 👍🏻
I recently bought a dryer, but went for the BigBoi which is very similar. A real 'must have' to ensure all the water is out of the fiddley bits and the brakes. I also use exhaust bungs in the exhaust on the Street Twin, but use a hotel freebie elasticated shower cap to cover the exhaust on my GS1200. It saves getting any water into your exhaust.
Good tips, thanks
Bungs?? The shower caps. What a great idea
@@danthechippie4439 yeah, Oxford do them, but there are loads of cheaper ones on ebay, search 'Exhaust Bung'. Great for a circular outlet. The shower cap works just as well, especially as the exhaust outlets on the GS are rectangular.
Was the gel applied to the brake areas?
Did it remove easily with a hose as in the video?
Cheers for your advice
Yes and yes!
Ive been using a "Bike drier" for sometime and i think theyre definatly the way to go. My bike drier was sold as a pet drier and a cheaper option. It doesnt have the RCD inline like this one but does have heat. (I use a plug in one) When i bought mine it was about 50 quid.
Why I havent tried one before I don't know.
Use a pet dryer from Amazon - £50 hot and cold adjustable from 500w to 1500w - brilliant bit of kit for money !
Great Video again as usual
I am more of a cleaning freak, and I never knew I needed a dryer until I got one.. I am using a MetroVac Blaster Sidekick, pretty good too.
Tony, one tip: get an IK foamer instead of using that spray bottle. I am not sure how would it foam up the S100 but it does magic to the Muc Off bike cleaner, even at diluting 1:1 with water, very thick foam, easy to apply on every spot..
Thanks, but I don’t think the total cleaner is supposed to foam up. It forms a gel as it settles
I’ve been using the twin version for a couple of years now and it is fantastic for drying the bike(and chain). Only fault is the rivnut sealing the power cable has broken offering no protection against the cable being pulled from its internal connectors. If you want to clean out your car, forget the hoover, just open all the doors and watch the muck fly out!
Thats a great tip i'll have to try it
S-Doc products are my go to stuff, especially the general cleaner. I also recommend a blower although I have a pet dryer but I do agree with what you say about it's limitations. There's no better way of getting water off the top of the GSs cylinders.
Yep not easy to dry without one so i've heard
I’m really struggling to tell the difference of the air temp between the the heat function and non heat function, is there a noticeable difference? Is the air supposed to be hot like a hair dryer?
It’s not super hot, but yes there is a noticeable difference yes.
Hi Ian just brought one yesterday for hubby’s Christmas present
Nice, but I hope he doesn't read your comment! ;)
I have this and it’s fantastic
Wouldn't be without mine. So quick and easy. However, I did find another use for my ear plugs - blasting into the nooks and crannies for a while didn't half make my ears ring! :D
yep thats true, if you unexpectedly catch a recessed nut...boom!
I always dry my bike after washing, by just going for a ride on it! Why make it complicated? 🤔
So you get your bike covered in road salt, come home, wash it clean then go back out on the wet roads and recover it with fresh road salt? I think the idea is to put the bike away clean, dry and corrosion resistant 🤷🏻
@@CavemanClarke1 I wouldn't take my bike out if the road was covered in road salt, simples!
@@beebeer I was answering your question “why make it complicated?” Some of us use our bikes in all weathers and need a way to clean it and be able to store it dry so it avoids corrosion. It’s actually not complicated at all, it’s very simple really. Other than riding it and getting it just as dirty as it was before, what else could be a less complicated way of drying your bike in all the nooks and crannies than a bike dryer? Compressed air works but that still involves purchasing a machine and doesn’t have the heat option.
But if you've just washed it with fresh water, there ought to be no salt left?
Seems like a good product, though. Thanks for the review.
I do use SDOC occasionally, too.
There could be some salty water sitting in little dips, hollows and crevices.
This product is incredible!
Pet dryer is a Vauxhaul.
Bruhl is a Ferrari.
How does the S100 compare to muc off?
I've only used muc off on a mountain bike, so I can't offer any comparison sorry
I park my bike near the local mp,s house his hot air always dry,s it perfectly
😂🤣😂
nice one Tony I might well get one these
Cheers Jeremy, I don't think you'll regret it
I have something along the same lines, the only issue I have is I'm a little too heavy handed and the thing rolls around the floor a bit
The good thing about this is the hose is long enough that the blower can pretty much stay in the same place when i'm using it.
How do you handle cleaning/drying your chain after washing the bike?
I give it a spray of S100 chain cleaner, leave it for a while. Rinse with water, wipe down with a cloth then spray with S100 White chain grease
@@mancavemoto Good to know. Thanks.
Nice review Tony...the dryer looks good but the cleaner seems a bit pricey .....I would probably use a bottle in a few weeks this time of year 😋. Sportsbikeshop currently has the dryer for £111 in case that's a good deal (For some reason your link wouldn't open on my phone). 👍🇬🇧
Cheers the link is for sportsbike shop, not sure why it didn’t work
@@mancavemoto it's working ok now 👍
Air compressor, blower handle.? 100/120 psi, can't beat it.
That's what I use, does rightly
Man, I just use my 4gal shop vac.
Run the house off the exhaust.
WTF! You're getting like the Missenden Flyer. A dryer!!!! lol
How's the KTM going, Tony? It looks well.
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it 🤣 yeah I don’t know what’s happening to me...
Shame I don’t have his following 😉
The KTM’s going fine so far
@@mancavemoto You should have.
I’m still waiting on mine. Ordered in Dec ‘20 there have been two delayed arrival dates. The latest, the revised third one is the end of this month , April ‘21. All Brexit related I’m sure. Fingers crossed 🤞
☹️🤞🏻
For 2 years now my pet dryer costing £60 with fast blow with heat has been brilliant. Used outside and on motorcycles and cycles. Never let me down and if your worried about water getting in , don't put in the wet. but put it up high on a bench. Hose length is more that enough. This thing blows like an airline of 60psi. Wouldn't waste my money on the bike ones.
Obviously you try to sell the bike ones as the company gives you a free one.
Didn't you have a vacuum/hoover already? Can't a bunch of these blow too? :P
Errr no they don’t in my experience
Get a pet hairdryer £49, 2800w same thing
Not the same thing though.
I have a cheapo pet dryer and it is OK for the money. I’d say the Bruhl looks worth the extra money though. WEAR EAR PLUGS when using (well, with my cheapo version anyway) I found my ears ring afterwards and I’ve woken up too late to the fact that my ears have suffered over the years.
Pet dryer for me 1/3 of the price sorry
That’s fine. Pet dryers are designed for drying pets, I chose a product that was built for drying Motorcycles. They may be cheaper but they are not necessarily off equal quality and performance.
@@mancavemoto I call my bike Rover lol
😂
My pet dryer cost a bit more than that, but it's got a big v-twin engine with dual exhausts, so it can dry 2 pets at once. It's a little bit noisy though.
😂
get a pressure washer...
I have a pressure washer, but it doesn’t dry…..