Bugs!!!
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From: Mesa, Az.
Ok, I live in Phoenix. Here the riding season ends in May and begins in October. With that said, last weekend I spent most of the day detailing the bike and swapping fluids in all 3 corks.
I took a quick ride last night and hit quite a few bugs...
So my question is, what is the most effective way to dodge all those pesky bugs??
I took a quick ride last night and hit quite a few bugs...
So my question is, what is the most effective way to dodge all those pesky bugs??
There's no dodging the bugs. After a day ride I just use S-100 detail and wax to get the bugs off, also makes it easier to remove them the next time. Even easier if you drape a wet towel over the area for a few minutes to rehydrate the bug guts.
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From: Salem, OR
Uhhhhhhh there is no such thing as "riding season" in Phoenix. 
Or Tucson where I used to live, or Vegas where I live now. I hope your'e trying to make a joke about it being too warm to ride and you want to avoid the bugs but live in the desert. I find my LRS recurve keeps em out of my face, beyond that pressure washer at the carwash works well
Or Tucson where I used to live, or Vegas where I live now. I hope your'e trying to make a joke about it being too warm to ride and you want to avoid the bugs but live in the desert. I find my LRS recurve keeps em out of my face, beyond that pressure washer at the carwash works well
Seriously? You don't ride between May and October? That's some of the best
riding time in the state; White Mountains, Coronado Trail, 89A, etc. Not to
mention Utah, Colorado, California and New Mexico.
riding time in the state; White Mountains, Coronado Trail, 89A, etc. Not to
mention Utah, Colorado, California and New Mexico.
Uhhhhhhh there is no such thing as "riding season" in Phoenix.
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From: Salem, OR
I agree that you can ride all year in the valley, but summer afternoons can be a little tough when the temps are above 110, especially if your ride has been sitting in the sun for a while. Mornings though at that time of the year are heaven, leave early and head for high country.
I am one of the crazies riding through downtown traffic at 110+ but then I live in the desert because it is sunny and hot.
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From: Fort Worth
Another +1 for hydrogen peroxide. I mix 50/50 with water and spray everywhere. I let is sit for a few minutes and then wash as normal. Also use the same method for my car. Sometimes, I've had to reapply a second time when they are thick and juicy.
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From: The 1980's
Never researched it that deeply. I just know it works. You can buy Shout. I'll stick with cheap no name dryer sheets.
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From: Mountain Top, Alabama
The other night on my ride home, I noticed some kind of sticky stuff on my left hand fingers when I would use the clutch. Fingers kept sticking to the clutch lever. Tried to rub the stuff off on my pants, no luck. Bothered me all the way home.
At home, in the garage under the lights, I saw it - all kinds of big bug guts all over my clutch lever. Man, that was some more kind of gross stuff!
At home, in the garage under the lights, I saw it - all kinds of big bug guts all over my clutch lever. Man, that was some more kind of gross stuff!
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From: Indian Land, SC
The other night on my ride home, I noticed some kind of sticky stuff on my left hand fingers when I would use the clutch. Fingers kept sticking to the clutch lever. Tried to rub the stuff off on my pants, no luck. Bothered me all the way home.
At home, in the garage under the lights, I saw it - all kinds of big bug guts all over my clutch lever. Man, that was some more kind of gross stuff!
At home, in the garage under the lights, I saw it - all kinds of big bug guts all over my clutch lever. Man, that was some more kind of gross stuff!