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Brühl turns up the heat on bike drying

An essential addition to any workshop in winter, the Brühl MD1900+ Single Turbine Dryer can dry a bike, scooter and even a helmet, in minutes.

Whether you’re riding through the colder, wetter months or storing your bike until spring returns, it’s crucial to keep it dry, otherwise corrosion will set in and electrics and other components could become temperamental or fail altogether.

With a flick of a switch, the Brühl MD1900+ blows warm air, heated with a 500W element, at up to 80 metres-a-second, drying a washed or rain-soaked machine without the hard work of a chamois or cloth.

The blast of air is much more effective at getting moisture out of unreachable areas, like electrical switches, under bodywork and around the engine, suspension and brakes – particularly important if the bike will be stored in a garage or under a cover.

It also reduces unsightly water-spotting and corrosion on paint and brightwork and, since there’s no need to touch the bike, the risk of scratches and damage is also removed. The Brühl filters the air it takes in, so it’s debris-free when it comes out too.

Also ideal for helmets, the Brühl will blow rain out of vents and visor mechanisms, and can dry out the interior, which is important, because perspiration can degrade the protective EPS liner over time.

Developed with motorcyclists in mind, the MD1900+ has a powerful 1600W turbine for fast, efficient drying, toughened build quality and is fitted with a built-in RCD to prevent electric shocks. The flexible hose can be extended from 1.5 to 3.5 meters and enables the user to aim air in just about any direction, without having to move the unit.

Interchangeable nozzle attachments allow either a fast and concentrated blast to target specific areas, or a more general flow for overall drying, and the heater can be switched off during warmer months, when hot air is not required.

The Brühl MD1900+ retails at £135 (Including VAT), is covered by a two-year warranty, with full customer support.from this UK-based brand

Visit bruhl.co.uk to view the complete range of dryers.

Dry your bikes mate

Research by motorcycle dryer manufacturer Bruhl reveals that most riders are still drying their bikes the hard, and inefficient, way.

In a survey of 250 riders, the majority (58%) report using a microfibre cloth or chamois leather to dry their motorcycle after washing it.

While hand-drying gives an improved finish and helps prevent condensation if the machine is garaged or parked under a cover, this method will not remove moisture from hard to reach areas, such as the engine, suspension linkage, brake rotors, speedo/dash area and control switches. In time, this can cause corrosion and/or affect performance.

Hand-drying also involves time and effort and the cloths need to be washed and dried afterwards.

On a more positive note, only 15% leave their motorcycle to dry in the air, which often leads to ‘water spotting’ and smears on bodywork, as well as allowing water to drain into crevices on the bike, where it becomes trapped.

Although bike dryers have been available for several years, less than one in ten riders surveyed use one.

Bruhl dryers use a powerful 1600W turbine to blast away water in seconds, leaving the entire vehicle dry, with minimum fuss.

They have several features specifically developed for automotive applications, including a filtered air intake, to provide a debris-free blast of clean air. The bright red power lead is highly visible, reducing trip hazards, and protected by an RCD ‘trip switch’ to prevent the risk of electrocution – very important when using electrical appliances in wet conditions.

Prices start at £119- including VAT for the Bruhl MD1400, which is covered by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. Visit bruhl.co.uk to see all the options.