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Blow-DryerThrow away the chamois, rags, and Q-tips. The Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Co. has a method for drying motorcycles that is so quick and easy it will blow you away. The company’s Air Force Blaster (pictured) and larger Air Force Master Blaster (with wheels) were specifically designed for drying bikes with dry, filtered, heated air that is 20 to 25 degrees warmer than the ambient temperature. Five to seven minutes is all it takes to blow-dry a motorcycle from top to tread—without water spots. A heavy-duty 10-foot hose allows freedom to move around the bike, while five neoprene nozzle attachments allow you to adjust airflow as needed, from blowing water off large expanses of paint and chrome, to honing in on those maddening little spaces such as cylinder fins, springs, and spokes. Both units feature all-steel construction, but the Master Blaster provides twice the horsepower (eight), along with the ability to adjust airflow and temperature to three different levels. (Click image to enlarge)
Price: Blaster $229.99; Master Blaster $399.99.
Contact: Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Co., 800.822.1602 | www.metrovacworld.com.
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Power LiftingHandy Industries introduces a new deluxe model of its standard Air Lift, featuring a wheel drop-out panel and a 7-foot length that accommodates longer motorcycles. Offering solid steel construction and weighing in at 330 pounds, the S.A.M. 1000 Air Lift is safety-rated for a hefty 1,000-pound capacity. The foot control allows effortless, hands-free lifting of any motorcycle to the desired work height, from the unit’s 7-inch minimum up to its 30-inch maximum. Optional attachments include a cycle vise, a 13-inch front extension, 8- or 12-inch side extensions (standard width of the unit is 24 inches), a lift dolly and a tool tray. (Click image to enlarge)
Price: $849; accessories extra.
Contact: Handy Industries, 800.247.7594 | www.handyindustries.com.