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Couple questions for you
Good morning everyone!
I have a 2015 RTS with semi automatic...
First question: If you should need to manually downshift-Do you back off on the throttle?
Question #2 -What cleaners do you use on the Spyder body and the windshield.
Some of the products that the shops recommend just seem to be ridiculously expensive to me.????
Thanks for your help.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Don
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no you don't back off when downshifting the SE6.
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Food for thought
I'm fairly recent to the spyder scene also, and initially found I wanted to downshift. Out of habit I would roll off the throttle a bit for a smoother shift, but then found myself just letting the spyder do the down shifting for me. I typically only shift if it's a sudden slowdown. As for cleaners, your right there are tons of them out there and I recently found one from Maguires called white wax, I have a pearl white rts, and I am pretty happy with it. I believe it was $10 for a tube of it and I think it will get me a seasons worth of waxing. As for the windshield, and all other plastic shield pieces, I use plexo spray cleaner after thoroughly finish g all the bugs off so not to scratch. Just make sure you do not use an ammonia based glass cleaner on the plastic lens pieces it will cause them to haze.
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Originally Posted by Don K
Good morning everyone!
I have a 2015 RTS with semi automatic...
First question: If you should need to manually downshift-Do you back off on the throttle?
Question #2 -What cleaners do you use on the Spyder body and the windshield.
Some of the products that the shops recommend just seem to be ridiculously expensive to me.????
Thanks for your help.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Don
Mgueires makes "PlastX" which I use on windsheild and all lights with plastic cover, shines ,cleans and polishes..Just my choice..
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Good old Pledge works wonders on Windshield and Body. Can be found everywhere and not expensive. I have used this to clean cars, motorcycles, airplanes, trucks and boats. Terrific on plexiglass windshields. (be sure to use a clean cloth) Will also work well on your glasses and face shields on your helmut.
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Been using Pledge for years on our Goldwing and will be using it on our new Rt Limited.
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Bugs
What does a person use to get dryed bugs off?
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Shifting............... let the spyder downshift for you, unless you have to shift down for something unexpected.
Cleaning spyder................ I use Blue Coral wash/wax concentrate: Cleans & Shines in one step Fortified with Carnauba Wax, Blue Coral Wash/Wax is fortified with 100% natural Carnauba Wax to help protect from sun, rain, wind, ice and salt spray- the elements that can attack a car's finish. It has a high foaming, concentrated car wash and wax, optimized for automotive finishes. This unique formula washes away dirt, grim-leaving a sparkling, clean shine every time you wash. It does not leave a film of wax. Use a chamois cloth to dry off your , so It does leave water spots.
I have been using the above on car, for a long time. It removes bug/flies splats. Do not use paper on the windshield it will scratch it( like Mike Blueknight911 says), use a soft cloth to wash your windshield.
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Originally Posted by threefingers2
What does a person use to get dryed bugs off?
Hot water & car wash soap. Deanna
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Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
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Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
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Re: Downshifting
The Spyder does a good job of downshifting when you apply the brake coming to a normal stop.
If you want to downshift 1 or 2 gears to accelerate faster to pass someone, don't back off on the throttle.
But if you want to use the gears to slow yourself while not using the brake, yes let off on the throttle, otherwise you're not accomplishing anything by staying on the throttle.
Different scenarios, different process.
Gary
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I use this stuff to clean plastic windshields and my helmet visor.
http://www.amazon.com/Prist-PGC13-Gl.../dp/B00SRQVSIW
Friend of mine that is a pilot gave me a can back when we used to race to clean the Lexan windshields. It's made for airplane windshields.
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Bugs
HOT,HOT water on a soft clean rag. Just place it on the dried-up bug guts. Let it sit-----NO rubbing!!!
Some parts of the bug are a hard as the plastic windshield---- thus scratching. Yes this method is solwer but your windshield is expensive. A quick wipe with Plexis or the like Before you leave make it all easier.
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Originally Posted by threefingers2
What does a person use to get dryed bugs off?
Use a towel or microfiber cloth soaked in preferably warm water and just lay it on top of your windshield and it will soften the bugs and they will mostly hose off. Less possibility of scratching the OEM windshield.
Gary
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Originally Posted by threefingers2
What does a person use to get dryed bugs off?
Wet clothes dryer sheets.
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[QUOTE=Sam Mac;1089110]I use this stuff to clean plastic windshields and my helmet visor.
http://www.amazon.com/Prist-PGC13-Gl.../dp/B00SRQVSIW
Friend of mine that is a pilot gave me a can back when we used to race to clean the Lexan windshields. It's made for airplane windshields.[/QUOTEThanks for your tip, i just ordered 3 can's. on sale at Pilots HQ's
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Originally Posted by threefingers2
What does a person use to get dryed bugs off?
A dryer sheet in a spray bottle of water. Dissolves bugs nicely.
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Mothers spray wax works fine on clean paint..
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
A dryer sheet in a spray bottle of water. Dissolves bugs nicely.
Never heard of that trick yet..have to try sometime..
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Originally Posted by threefingers2
What does a person use to get dryed bugs off?
Warm Water.
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
..... ..............But definitely NOT on the Windshield........It will build up and you will have to remove it with something much stronger............Also NEVER use paper I don't care what F-4 says....Here's a scenario, you have an F-4, you are washing and using PAPER.....your better-half is washing Hers SHE doesn't have an F-4, but She copies you and uses PAPER.................AND SCRATCHES UP HER WINDSHIELD........if you think I'm being ridiculous, I'm OK with that......jmho.....Mike
Agree on the not using paper towels any where except wiping off the dipstick But Pledge works just fine and does not build up. I've used it for 30+ years on bikes, boats,planes and it's the go to detailer of choice for the restorations I do. It's recommended by many canvas shops for the plastic windows in boat canvas and convertible tops. JMHO
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Lots of running water or hot towel
Originally Posted by threefingers2
What does a person use to get dryed bugs off?
if a hose is available, lots of running water to flush the dried on critters away, if not then another option is to soak your hotel room towel, assuming your on the road, in hot water and gently drape it over the dead bugs for a while and then they will rinse off easily with a little water from a hotel ice bucket or anything that will hold some water. The main objective is to get the bugs off so they do not scratch while you are wiping the windshield.
Ps- the room towel thing is best done out of site of the hotel manger, or bring your own dedicated bug towel.
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