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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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Brought home a new 2015 Amber Whiskey Road Glide Special on Sunday!

I was never a fan of fairings and figured my next bike would be a Rushmore Road King, but when the 15 RG's came out, I knew that would be my future bike.

My wife has been wanting my '10 Road King for a while now since we ride long distances occasionally, and the Sportster is not really comfortable for that, so she sold her 1200 Sportster XL, and we used that as a down payment on the RGS. I initially had said she should get the new bike as I was still happy with the King, but she twisted my arm and said I should get the new bike because I ride more than she does. So here are the bikes together. It was a win for both of us - she got my bike that she's been wanting to take from me ever since she rode it once, and I got the future bike I wanted. Great ride, loving this thing!

What do you all do about the bugs on the fairing? I have a lot of em just from bringing her home. On the windshield, I would wash them off with hot water and a little dish soap, but not sure about the paint.




 

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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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Gorgeous bike!

RE: Bugs, I just wet the area down, wait a while, then work it over with a soapy rag.

Some people swear by Bug Slide, or 50-50 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 11:40 AM
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Very nice!!!! Definitely BUGSLIDE for the bugs. Can use it anywhere on the bike.

2010 Limited with some stuff!!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 12:03 PM
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Spray the w/s and fairing with hydrogen peroxide, then watch the crusty bug guts slide right off.
Peroxide comes in a dark container for a reason....over time light dilutes its strength. Remember this if you transfer to a pump-spray type container.

Congrats on a fine choice for your new bike !!!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 12:07 PM
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I use BugSlide on my whole bike. Rode it 3 months last year for 4000 miles and only washed it once. Used Bugslide before each ride.

BTW, great color choice!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 12:09 PM
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Congrats!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 12:09 PM
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nice choice of bike and color , enjoy
 
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 12:24 PM
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I'm jealous. Congrats!
 
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Very nice ride caberto! I have a King and a Sporty and, I too, was going to trade my Sporty for that very same bike. Still on the fence on that though.
 
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Nice and nice!!!
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