Couple questions for you

[trikermutha]

Mothers spray wax works fine on clean paint..

 

[trikermutha]

A dryer sheet in a spray bottle of water. Dissolves bugs nicely.

Never heard of that trick yet..have to try sometime..:thumbup:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

What does a person use to get dryed bugs off?

Warm Water.

Cruzr Joe

 

[fjray]

.....:agree:..............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 :thumbup:

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

 

[Brentc]

Lots of running water or hot towel

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.

 

[keefer]

What does a person use to get dryed bugs off?

I use Spay bottle nozzle in a bottle of hydrogen peroxide. Spray directly on baked on bugs. Softens up the bugs and they just wipe away with a microfiber cloth.

 

[Chupaca]

Agree...

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.

Jack

I'm found of the lemon pledge... usually buy a small one when I arrive at events to spiffy up the ryde. :thumbup:

 

[fencepost]

I use Cycle Care products. There #33 is a spray on cleaner for windshield, paint and chrome. I also keep a damp microfiber cloth in a zip lock bag. Works great on the road to get bugs off the windshield.

 

[Pampurrs]

Original Bike Spirit

http://www.originalbikespirits.com/products/spray-cleaner-polish/

I've been using this stuff on all my bikes for as far back as I can remember. It's the best in the world for cleaning any bike, hands down.


No, you don't need to throttle down when downshifting.

Pam

 

[condorflysu]

I've been using this for many years, from the aviation community.
Does take a little elbow work to polish out, pledge is cheaper.


http://www.revzilla.com/product/plexus-plastic-cleaner-protectant-polish

 

[Bdomini]

Bugs

What does a person use to get dryed bugs off?

I have been using a mixture of 50% distilled water and 50% hydrogen peroxide for quite some time.

 

[Don K]

Thanks!

Everyone's knowledge and suggestions on the down shift and the cleaning is very much appreciated.
Thanks Don

 

[Annamarie]

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

I find that backing off the throttle a "tad" makes for a more smooth ride. As far as cleaners, I'm a new rider and looking forward to seeing the responses too. Thanks, Annamarie

 

[fireplug98]

I use Honda polish. ....about $5.50 a can.

I've used the Honda cleaner/polish for years. It does a pretty good job.
I am interested in the cleaner/polish that Lamont is selling. Hearing a ton of positive & great reviews on it.
I'm hoping to get a can at the beginning of SpyderFest. Hoping Pitbull or Spyderpops are selling it. I'll use it while at SpyderFest and if
it works as I expect it to (if its from Lamont, I know its gonna be good), I will buy 6-7 cans to take home.

Stay Safe,
Tommy J.:cheers:

 

[vstrommer]

:agree: Me too......

 

[ARtraveler]

I use Spay bottle nozzle in a bottle of hydrogen peroxide. Spray directly on baked on bugs. Softens up the bugs and they just wipe away with a microfiber cloth.

:agree: This also works for me. :thumbup:

 

[blackbeauty]

I avoid having to sneak past the motel front desk with their room towls by simply asking if they have any old towels available to clean the bugs off my windscreen and bike. They've never failed to provide them along with a smile and a "thanks for asking". I have 2014 RT Se6 Ltd, platinum satin, so no wax. However, i do get the bugs off with towel soaked in warm to hot water then rinse. They just slide off. Gonna try the dryer sheet thing though.

 

[Deanna777]

I have been using a mixture of 50% distilled water and 50% hydrogen peroxide for quite some time.

I have never heard of using 50% hydrogen peroxide and 50% distilled water, I will have to try that some time. Deanna