Topic: Keeping the bugs off ? (Read 8988 times)

09S/E roadglide · « **on:** July 26, 2010, 07:54:13 AM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2010, 09:50:25 AM »

Quote from: 09S/E roadglide on July 26, 2010, 07:54:13 AM

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 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2010, 10:01:02 AM »

Quote from: 09S/E roadglide on July 26, 2010, 07:54:13 AM

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!

SBB

I'm still mad at Mel!

mwg · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2010, 11:13:07 AM »

Quote from: GH on July 26, 2010, 09:50:25 AM

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2010, 11:15:09 AM »

axle grease, big thick ol schmear...

Rooster · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2010, 12:29:58 PM »

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 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2010, 12:31:15 PM »

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 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2010, 01:21:26 PM »

Quote from: 09S/E roadglide on July 26, 2010, 07:54:13 AM

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 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2010, 01:29:56 PM »

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

Fired00d · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2010, 01:53:22 PM »

Quote from: Badger Mike on July 26, 2010, 01:29:56 PM

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 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2010, 01:57:44 PM »

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

Fired00d · « **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2010, 02:06:38 PM »

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 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2010, 03:39:55 PM »

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 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2010, 03:51:11 PM »

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 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2010, 04:28:05 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on July 26, 2010, 02:06:38 PM

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?

Fired00d · « **Reply #15 on:** July 26, 2010, 04:32:08 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on July 26, 2010, 04:28:05 PM

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

Both... I'm mainly using it after riding though.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

mjb765 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 26, 2010, 04:34:08 PM »

I'm gonna order some.......just cause you liked it

Fired00d · « **Reply #17 on:** July 26, 2010, 04:34:57 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on July 26, 2010, 04:34:08 PM

I'm gonna order some.......just cause you liked it

Let me know what you think about it.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

tjstreetglide · « **Reply #18 on:** July 26, 2010, 05:53:25 PM »

A bottle of leather conditioner. spray on when you leave, including windshield. Don't touch bike till you get where u get there. Wash it off.

Gettinold · « **Reply #19 on:** July 26, 2010, 06:16:27 PM »

Quote from: miker on July 26, 2010, 12:31:15 PM

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...

they're not "sharps" they're " horny swords " means they luv ya Mike.

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #20 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:44:58 PM »

Quote from: SBB on July 26, 2010, 10:01:02 AM

Duct tape!

SBB

I'm still mad at Mel!

Duct tape is what I use on the kids so i have plenty here !! im mad at her too. $:-\$

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2010, 08:50:17 PM »

I hit a swarm of locust in 2008, It does suck. thanks for all the great advice guys. ill try to get some bugslide for the trip

gordy · « **Reply #22 on:** July 28, 2010, 12:27:01 AM »

We did 2 big trips last year and cleaned the bikes every night. Got lazy towards the end and starting going to the car wash.

Knocked all the big stuff off and then just hit it with the Lucas detailer and presto/shiny

JP-FLTRSE3 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 28, 2010, 07:19:31 PM »

Plexus - take the small can with you. Just completed a two weeker on the SERG. Friend brought a can of Plexus. After a while we were using it for all sorts of things. It even took tar off my floorboard. It cleans and leaves a really smooth finish kind of like Harley Gloss.

Harley1958 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2010, 12:37:40 AM »

Plexus! I always carry a small can and a soft cloth. Works great! Clean my winshield everyday so the bugs don't pit it. The rest of the bugs get washed off when I get back home.

semperfi81 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 30, 2010, 09:48:27 PM »

Quote from: Harley1958 on July 29, 2010, 12:37:40 AM

Plexus! I always carry a small can and a soft cloth. Works great! Clean my winshield everyday so the bugs don't pit it. The rest of the bugs get washed off when I get back home.

X2

It's the best stuff going, works on all parts plus a great product for windshields

Joelgonia · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2010, 11:55:15 PM »

Plexus for the windshield and lights, Lucas for everything else - no problems

CVORick · « **Reply #27 on:** August 01, 2010, 11:04:19 PM »

Plexus! Even helps remove Duct Tape, so I was told.

skippy · « **Reply #28 on:** August 02, 2010, 09:07:52 PM »

Inclosed trailer work real well , but washing the trailer is a b!#&ch

superbear · « **Reply #29 on:** August 05, 2010, 03:28:47 AM »

Try riding in Alaska if you want the real bug experience, about every 100 miles heading north to Fairbanks you have to stop to clean the bug butts off the windshield, soak it with invisaglass wait and wipe, by the time you get there the only solution is to pressure wash and sun wash and let it soak.

mrmagloo · « **Reply #30 on:** August 05, 2010, 11:56:15 AM »

What bugs?

mjb765 · « **Reply #31 on:** August 07, 2010, 12:15:01 PM »

Got my bottle of bugslide yesterday. It sure does get the bugs off easily!!!! Applied and polished again after getting the bike clean and I guess I will see if they come of easier the next time I get some on there.

Fired00d · « **Reply #32 on:** August 07, 2010, 03:50:32 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on August 07, 2010, 12:15:01 PM

Got my bottle of bugslide yesterday. It sure does get the bugs off easily!!!! Applied and polished again after getting the bike clean and I guess I will see if they come of easier the next time I get some on there.

Glad you like it I'll be interested in what you think after you ride w/it on the bike.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

buckeye bulldog · « **Reply #33 on:** August 09, 2010, 07:29:08 PM »

lemon pledge

spydglide · « **Reply #34 on:** August 16, 2010, 09:00:03 PM »

Quote from: miker on July 26, 2010, 12:31:15 PM

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...

Just another reason not to ride in shorts.

har. spyder

mjb765 · « **Reply #35 on:** August 16, 2010, 09:26:51 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on August 07, 2010, 03:50:32 PM

Glad you like it I'll be interested in what you think after you ride w/it on the bike.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

I don't know if there are less bugs in the air, but I seem to be getting less on the bike.....Guess I will find out after New River Gorge....

Fired00d · « **Reply #36 on:** August 16, 2010, 09:31:38 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on August 16, 2010, 09:26:51 PM

I don't know if there are less bugs in the air, but I seem to be getting less on the bike.....Guess I will find out after New River Gorge....

Interesting... those were my exact thoughts after using it too.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

spydglide · « **Reply #37 on:** August 16, 2010, 09:31:50 PM »

Quote from: mjb765 on August 16, 2010, 09:26:51 PM

I don't know if there are less bugs in the air, but I seem to be getting less on the bike.....Guess I will find out after New River Gorge....

It's been too hot for 'em in the middle of the day.....but....at night, not so much.

spyder

mjb765 · « **Reply #38 on:** August 16, 2010, 09:37:04 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on August 16, 2010, 09:31:50 PM

It's been too hot for 'em in the middle of the day.....but....at night, not so much. spyder

Beats me...really big coincidence--been riding both day and night and not so many. I guess they smelled the Bug Slide and all flew out of my way

mjb765 · « **Reply #39 on:** August 22, 2010, 08:39:54 PM »

UPDATE AFTER NEW RIVER GORGE TRIP---bugs still end up all over the fairing, but come off a little easier since the Bugslide application.....They also come off with almost no effort at all if you spray them with Bugslide and let it sit for 30 seconds....

nazzz46 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 31, 2010, 04:53:19 PM »

Quote from: Buy early on July 26, 2010, 03:51:11 PM

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.

And it gives your bike that lemony fresh sent lol

cuttinhorse · « **Reply #41 on:** August 31, 2010, 11:24:56 PM »

See a shrink and get help for OCD, or trade for a bike without a fairing.

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