Cleaning Bugs
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 544
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From: Houston, TX
All these home brews seem like they may work but why not just but some bug & tar remover spray. There are plenty on the market that work great, fast, wont strip wax. I use one that has also has a wax additive in it.
Novice
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 21
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From: Hawley, MN
Lemon Pledge for the shine and ease of removal. Hydrogen Peroxide, straight, doesn't damage the finish. Fresh bugs foam right off. For older dried ones, let soak a few minutes and then use a micro fiber to wipe them off. Keeps mine bright and clean.
Supporter
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,423
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From: NW Ontario
It’s a 4 or 5 part process. 1. Wet a large towel in warm water and drape over the front of your bike, or tank or whatever you’re cleaning. 2. Open your favourite beer, sit back and admire your bike. 3. After about 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe the bugs right off with a soft sponge. 4. Coat your fairing and or windshield with pledge; it will make the next clean up easier. 5. Finish that beer you started a few minutes ago. Seriously, a wet towel and pledge make clean ups easy. The beer is just an added Bonus.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,415
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From: virginia
It’s a 4 or 5 part process. 1. Wet a large towel in warm water and drape over the front of your bike, or tank or whatever you’re cleaning. 2. Open your favourite beer, sit back and admire your bike. 3. After about 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe the bugs right off with a soft sponge. 4. Coat your fairing and or windshield with pledge; it will make the next clean up easier. 5. Finish that beer you started a few minutes ago. Seriously, a wet towel and pledge make clean ups easy. The beer is just an added Bonus.
