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Old May 27, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Just wondering what pepople use to remove the bug off the bike.Went for a weekend ride and the lovebugs are hell!! Dont have to eat for a week now!!

 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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I use Harley-Davidson bug remover. I havent found anything better and it works great!!!
 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Yep thats what I use, works great. Thought about using it on the car too but havent yet.
 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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I usually use a little soap and water + my wife's tooth brush...


 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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I usually use a little soap and water + my wife's tooth brush...


I heard that could scratch your windshield..........tank, fenders, truck doors, rear truck door, tailgate, truck fenders, truck windshield, and other unmentionables.
 
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I use mild soap and water and let it soak. wash soak and eince. By the third time its gone. If you wax your bike up good, it comes off faster. Also when your done with your ride, clean off asap for easier chore.I live in Fla and the lovebugs are real bad right now!
 
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Old May 27, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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I use The BOM spray cleaner to get bugs off. Works great and I clean my entire ride with it.
 
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Harley Davidson Bug Remover. It works fast and easy. Good stuff!
 
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Use a "wet" dryer sheet(fabric softener)...it is like magic...and rinse with water...its like a magnet and snatches that stuff right off
 
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I have been using hydrogen peroxide. Spray wipe and repeat. They foam up and come right off. No harm to paint or shield. Saw it on this forum a couple of weeks ago. costs about 50 cents a quart. Works great for large areas.
 
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