Bugs

[Tyris]

What items are available to help shield against bugs and what items do most of you use once the splatter occurs?

[JayBros]

A toothbrush if you happen to be smiling!:ohyea:

[Easy Rider]

What items are available to help shield against bugs and what items do most of you use once the splatter occurs?

What exactly are you trying to "shield", the rider or the bike ??

Hydrogen peroxide will remove bug guts pretty quickly.....but a short soak is usually required.

[Chupaca]

There are sprays at your local bike shop and auto parts stores. You can also just soak the area with warm soapy towels and a bunch of other diy ways. The radiators you can add aftermarket grilles to help keep them out of the cooling fins. Cleaning them is a bit tougher. Again soaking and some hose spraying or air nozzel will clear them up as well...:thumbup:

[Tyris]

Guess was thinking along what things to add to lessen the number, will the aftermarket grilles do a better job protecting the radiator? Was thinking they would restrict airflow too much.. Thought I saw someone selling light covers that velcro in front of headlights, but havn't found them yet, will keep digging. Tganjs.

[Navvet]

One thing I learned from the RV community, Dryer sheets work great on bug splats. No soaking, no pre-treatment, just wet the windshield / front end / face shield / whatever and they just wipe off with the dryer sheets.

I keep a zip-lock full of them in all my vehicles. Cleans glass, plastic, paint, and everything else I have tried them out on.

I have also watched closely for any scratching / swirl marks from them and over the past three years have not seen any problems, even on my F6B which is notorious for it's soft paint..

[slick999]

One thing I learned from the RV community, Dryer sheets work great on bug splats. No soaking, no pre-treatment, just wet the windshield / front end / face shield / whatever and they just wipe off with the dryer sheets.

I keep a zip-lock full of them in all my vehicles. Cleans glass, plastic, paint, and everything else I have tried them out on.

I have also watched closely for any scratching / swirl marks from them and over the past three years have not seen any problems, even on my F6B which is notorious for it's soft paint..


I agree,dryer sheets remove bugs instantly

[Steamer]

I agree,dryer sheets remove bugs instantly
What the heck are dryer sheets?. No idea!

[ByronM]

What the heck are dryer sheets?. No idea!

Fabric softener sheets that you put in the dryer, like
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[Bob Denman]

A toothbrush if you happen to be smiling!:ohyea:

:agree:


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[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

Sprayway detail cleaner gets the corpses off my bike quick & easy

[ARtraveler]

UPDATE on dryer sheets (fabric softener). I put one in the bottom of a large spray bottle. Fill with water. Spray bug splats, they dissolve quickly and wipe right off.

The system also works to "quick clean" the :spyder2:. And...it leaves your :ani29: smelling nice and fresh.

[Steamer]

Wow! You learn something new every day. Never would have experimented with "dryer sheets".
Gonna buy some soon and give it a try. Really like the idea of the spray bottle.

[kngfsh27]

I use Lamont's Black Dymond Cleaner

[Bob Denman]

:D So do I!! :clap: :yes: :2thumbs:

[ruralgirl]

...... And...it leaves your :ani29: smelling nice and fresh.

And with no static cling! :D

I must say, I have to wonder what these sheets are doing to our skin (via whatever film they may be leaving on our clothes) if they can dissolve baked-on bugs, etc. I, in fact, read an article last winter about the toxicity of dryer sheets. Now I believe it.

[south GA Farm Boy]

What items are available to help shield against bugs and what items do most of you use once the splatter occurs?

mix 50/50 alcohol and water

[Peter Aawen]

mix 50/50 alcohol and water


I thought the OP wanted to know what everyone uses to get the bugs off after they've finished drinking the alcohol/water mix?? :dontknow:


:shemademe_smilie: :roflblack:

[Easy Rider]

I must say, I have to wonder what these sheets are doing to our skin

You might be interested to know that they tend to clog up the dryness sensors that are present on almost all dryers these days.
They leave an oily residue......on the clothes and inside the dryer drum too. :shocked:

[Easy Rider]

mix 50/50 alcohol and water

My spray bottle is filled with blue windshield washer fluid.
Does a respectable job and costs about a buck a gallon.

[Crisis]

I've been using this stuff for years148725
Works great on all the Tupperware and windshield
Also, can lasts for ever. you only need a little.

[CapeSpyder]

:agree:

I've been using 210 for years. I keep a wet cloth in a zip lock bag and the 210 in the frunk. When the wet towel gets real dirty ai put that one in the wash and set up a clean one.

[jaherbst]

HOUSE HOLD PLEDGE somewhat prevents sticking, takes bugs off easily, and takes the "swirls" out of the W/S. I use Pledge on the entire tupper ware and W/S. Works great and is very inexpensive compared to all the other products and their so called claims. Try it you'll like it. I use it on Airplane, cars, motorcycles and all my toys. (Windshields and Body)

Someday I'm going to buy that company!

Jack

[SPYD3R]

BEST STUFF I'VE EVER USED IN MY 70 YEARS.....
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$6.99 per can... i get it at CYCLE GEAR in Greenville, SC.... good for your Tuperware, windshield, helmets, and i even use it on my leather tail-bag.... spray it on the bug, let it sit for 1 minute, and wipe clean... fantastic stuff....
Dan P
SPYD3R

[JayBros]

Guess was thinking along what things to add to lessen the number, will the aftermarket grilles do a better job protecting the radiator? Was thinking they would restrict airflow too much.. Thought I saw someone selling light covers that velcro in front of headlights, but havn't found them yet, will keep digging. Tganjs.

You don't say what year and model Spyder you are trying to protect but you say radiator so I assume you're tsalking about a V-Twin. Spyderpops may have something for you; check out his ad on this site. If you happen to have a 2014 or later RT, his KOTT (Keep Out The Trash) Grilles do a great job IMO.

[Navydad]

What's the difference between washing bugs off the bike or washing them off of the various shields and guards that are made to keep bugs off the bike?

[ruralgirl]

You might be interested to know that they tend to clog up the dryness sensors that are present on almost all dryers these days.
They leave an oily residue......on the clothes and inside the dryer drum too. :shocked:

Lovely!! It's amazing how many products do more damage than good. Two examples: The mfr of one of today's porcelain-lined nonstick pans told my husband never to use nonstick sprays (like Pam) because they eventually create a sticky surface. And, my opthamologist told me Visine actually damages eyes (use Systane or GenTeal).

[Easy Rider]

BEST STUFF I'VE EVER USED IN MY 70 YEARS.....


Forgot to mention that.
Almost every bike shop I've ever been in has it......but with a different label for the brand of bikes the shop sells.

I use it AFTER first cleaning off the "top layer" of bugs or dirt. ;)

[Easy Rider]

What's the difference between washing bugs off the bike or washing them off of the various shields and guards that are made to keep bugs off the bike?

Pretty much none.
Which is why I still don't think I understand the original question.

[Mazo EMS2]

A good soak down of Simple Green, followed up with a soapy wash will make life easy. A good wax job will keep them from sticking so bad, but nothing will keep it clean. The products that are all similar to Armor All, pretty much all contain silicone. The silicone is a shining agent as well as a slippery film.

[OkieDoc]

I use a small spray bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide, it oxidizes the bug proteins quickly and doesn't harm paint.
They will just wipe off after a short soak.
The trick is to get to them quickly, like after your ride not a week later. LOL

[Easy Rider]

A good soak down of Simple Green,

Need to be careful with that stuff though.
Full strength it can damage paint and plastics.

[Zip]

I use awesome cleaner from dollar tree