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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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I have seen power washers blow clear coat, paint and moldings off of vehicles, i don't want one near my ride.
 
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:15 PM
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If possible, ride in the rain for awhile! Nothing seems to get bugs out of all those nooks & crannies, like a good rain! If you don't wanna do that, I get that Original Spray Cleaner from a Yamaha or Honda dealer. Works better than that Harley stuff, and you don't have to work as hard. Can use it on everything. Windshield, paint, chrome, leather, everything.
 
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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I use bike brite and I always use Plexus before a good long ride...bugs definitely don't stick as much as they used to.
 
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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I always use a car wash. Just use common sense.
 
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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I've never used a car wash, (high pressure wash) on my bikes.
Used to use Gunk also. Now it's Simple Green if needed.
 
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