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May 9, 2020 | 05:51 PM

#11

Scott14SG

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From: Flori-Duh

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Originally Posted by jfl330

Twice a year, Bugslide is your friend.

This. Bugslide works great on them.

May 9, 2020 | 05:52 PM

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Circa58

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Lived in FLA 15 years, everyday year, same bat time, same bat everyplace

May 9, 2020 | 05:54 PM

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freeman73

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Originally Posted by Circa58

Lived in FLA 15 years, everyday year, same bat time, same bat everyplace

they should put that as a warning on every home purchase.

May 9, 2020 | 05:58 PM

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Red

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From: Clearwater, Fl

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Originally Posted by freeman73

I’ve never wanted a fairing or lowers until today.

lol... They won't kill you! Just try not to let them sit on paint overnight.

The worst I've seen them was coming through Macon on I-75 many years ago. The complete front of the black bike was white. Don't know how many I ate that day. They burn like heck if they get in your eyes.

May 9, 2020 | 06:06 PM

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bdtaylor1979

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From: Garland, TX

That sucks. That's a lot of bugs.

May 9, 2020 | 06:10 PM

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Kawickrice

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From: West Central Florida

Wait until you hit a swarm and they go up your nose.

May and September like clock work.

May 9, 2020 | 07:41 PM

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eaglefan1

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From: pensacola fl

The wet towel and let it rest on the windshield is your best advice. I have a CTS, Sierra SLT and a road glide, paint on all 3 are coated. Water hose removes them as long as they aren't on there for days. The acid in them will etch the clear. Ive done a bunch of cars with the "Flat front end", and they get hammered with bugs. I tell them upfront that the etching can't be polished out, depending how bad it is. Kind of like bird crap that sits on the hood and bakes in the sun. If there isn't a substantial sacrificial layer underneath, the clear will get etched.

Love bugs are a PIA. Some guys use this on cars. Research it before you put it on your windshield if you buy it
https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-bug-blocker.html