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    I have this special bug cleaner at my house
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikel53 View Post
    I have this special bug cleaner at my house
    mmmmm, OK? I'm not seeing a picture or you used disappearing ink to type the rest of this.

    In the event you are looking for suggestions; I learned this from some Harley guys over on NABR Family Friendly Lounge Facebook page. (Harley guys are really good at cleaning) Hydrogen peroxide is one of the best bug cleaners around. It does need to be cleaned off after the bugs are gone as it leaves a bit of a film, but it will not harm your paint and pretty much melts bugs guts; just not quickly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikel53 View Post
    I have this special bug cleaner at my house
    So is it the dog in your Avatar? or something else?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pegasus1300 View Post
    So is it the dog in your Avatar? or something else?


    now that's funny; probable, but still funny.

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    From the land of love bugs...... lay a wet hand towel on the dried bug guts for about 15 minutes and they will come right off. The dried ones are the only ones that are a problem. If you keep them wet for 10 or 15 minutes they wipe right off.
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    just plain hot water, the emphasis is on HOT. Melt your troubles away.
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    As mentioned, hydrogen peroxide is very good, quick, and efficient.

    Another trick, a dryer sheet in a spray bottle of water. Don't know why, but it also works well. I have given the spyders a "quick clean" with this method.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ARtraveler View Post
    As mentioned, hydrogen peroxide is very good, quick, and efficient.

    Another trick, a dryer sheet in a spray bottle of water. Don't know why, but it also works well. I have given the spyders a "quick clean" with this method.
    and your bike will smell better too.



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    The dog, or a can of wd40, but not at the same time, the dog make quit on you!!!
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    It’s a pain but if you clean every time you ride it’s so much easier
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    Dryer sheet and water, then rinse. Works easier if dryer sheet has soaked in water over night.

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    All great suggestions, but the most important part of the process is to use a clean cloth. Can't emphasize that enough. Even a slightly used cloth/rag can have a grain of dirt in it .....which will cause your first scratch with any amount of pressure. The other enemy is ammonia, unless you like rainbows
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