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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Default What is the "best" bug remover???
I ride an Electra-glide and would like some cleaning tips from someone who's been there and done that. Thank you.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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A towel saturated with mild soaop and water laid over the fairing, windshield, whatever for a period of time seems to make the job easier. WD-40 also seems to work for getting stubborn attachments de-attached.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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I like a product called Bug Slide!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Harley gave me a sample of their crap when I bough my bike. I too use the hot towel method instead. HD spray was useless.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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+1 on the warm wet towel.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Clay!
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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a 50/50 mix of hydrogen peroxide and water works well in a spray bottle. the hydrogen peroxide consumes proteins, which is what bugs are mostly made of, and the water keeps it wet enough to work.
 
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I like Bugs B Gone
http://www.seafoamsales.com/bugs-b-gone.html

Use it on my Avalanche after a road trip and in 3 minutes you never knew I splattered any. I've used in on my Ultra with the same results.
 
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I use aerosol window cleaner you the foamy stuff...just spray on let soak a minute and wipe off with paper towel...effortless
 
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Originally Posted by emwolb
a 50/50 mix of hydrogen peroxide and water works well in a spray bottle. the hydrogen peroxide consumes proteins, which is what bugs are mostly made of, and the water keeps it wet enough to work.
+1..... This does the best job on bug removal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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