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[09S/E roadglide]

I getting ready for the long ride to Sturgis and was just wondering if anybody has come up with a way to stop the bugs from sticking to the bike ? like a pre-treatment, other than a good coat of wax ?  what about a temporary cover for the fairing, like a clear bra ?  Thanks Rick

[FNGw/08SERK]

I getting ready for the long ride to Sturgis and was just wondering if anybody has come up with a way to stop the bugs from sticking to the bike ? like a pre-treatment, other than a good coat of wax ?  what about a temporary cover for the fairing, like a clear bra ?  Thanks Rick

Not a fan of the bras Rick ... always risk friction rub to the clear. Guess you could wrap it with a fairing condom but a real good coat of wax and some S100 when you get back.. and ... it's all good!!

Last year we ran into swarms of locusts on our ride out to Sturgis. I was picking grasshopper pieces out from every crevice of the bike (and even my teeth ) for hours        

Don't sweat it. Ride .... have fun  Wish I were riding with ya 

[SBB]

I getting ready for the long ride to Sturgis and was just wondering if anybody has come up with a way to stop the bugs from sticking to the bike ? like a pre-treatment, other than a good coat of wax ?  what about a temporary cover for the fairing, like a clear bra ?  Thanks Rick

Duct tape!

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I'm still mad at Mel!

[mwg]

Last year we ran into swarms of locusts on our ride out to Sturgis. I was picking grasshopper pieces out from every crevice of the bike (and even my teeth ) for hours        

Ran into that same swarm last year myself.... nothing like the smell of cooked grasshopper

[miker]

axle grease, big thick ol schmear...

[Rooster]

Heck we ran into grasshoppers in Cali. I tried to duck behind the windshield but Karen said sit up and take it like a man.

[miker]

They gots sharps on em, I ran into a friggin swarm years ago out on the delta on my honda400...drew blood, I was wearin shorts...

[Blazo]

just wondering if anybody has come up with a way to stop the bugs from sticking to the bike ?

There's only one way... leave it in the garage.

[Badger Mike]

You can't keep'm off...but you can get'm off pretty well with "Bug Slide".

[Fired00d]

You can't keep'm off...but you can get'm off pretty well with "Bug Slide".

X2 for Bugslide. Local dealer started carrying this recently and I've been pleased with how it works. Really easy to get bugs off, and I'm not sure if something in it is doing what the product title suggests.... they don't seem to be as many bugs so maybe they are "sliding" off.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Badger Mike]

I take the small bottle and a microfiber cloth with me on trips, works great.  It's on my packing list for Sturgis

[Fired00d]

I originally purchased the 16oz bottle from dealer and after using it purchased the Super Saver Pack. I'm going to keep the small bottle on the bike also.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[sooiee]

You know what I use...and never leave home w/o it. 
A can of lemon Pledge. 
Each fuel stop...spray it on the fairing and w'shield...fill up the tank, wipe it off.  The bugs don't stick!  I've been using it for years for those quick touch ups. 

[Buy early]

I carry a pack of Lemon Pledge wipes with me whenever I travel. Great for wiping the bugs off the windshield and other parts of the bike.

[mjb765]

I originally purchased the 16oz bottle from dealer and after using it purchased the Super Saver Pack. I'm going to keep the small bottle on the bike also.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

The website says it works as a quick detailer also??? Or are you using it mainly to get bugs off?