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Title: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: 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 :confused5:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: FNGw/08SERK on July 26, 2010, 09:50:25 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 :confused5:
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 :grin2:) for hours  :shocked2:   :vrolijk27:   :zroflmao:

Don't sweat it. Ride .... have fun  :2vrolijk_21: Wish I were riding with ya  :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: SBB on July 26, 2010, 10:01:02 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 :confused5:

Duct tape!

SBB









I'm still mad at Mel!
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: mwg on July 26, 2010, 11:13:07 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 :grin2:) for hours  :shocked2:   :vrolijk27:   :zroflmao:

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


Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: miker on July 26, 2010, 11:15:09 AM
axle grease, big thick ol schmear...
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: Rooster 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. :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: 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...
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: Blazo on July 26, 2010, 01:21:26 PM
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.
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: 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".
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: Fired00d on July 26, 2010, 01:53:22 PM
You can't keep'm off...but you can get'm off pretty well with "Bug Slide".
X2 for Bugslide (http://bugslide.com/). :2vrolijk_21: 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. ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: Badger Mike 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 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: 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. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: sooiee 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. 
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: mjb765 on July 26, 2010, 04:28:05 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. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

The website says it works as a quick detailer also??? Or are you using it mainly to get bugs off?
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: Fired00d on July 26, 2010, 04:32:08 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.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: mjb765 on July 26, 2010, 04:34:08 PM
I'm gonna order some.......just cause you liked it :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: Fired00d on July 26, 2010, 04:34:57 PM
I'm gonna order some.......just cause you liked it :huepfenlol2:
:2vrolijk_21: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: Let me know what you think about it.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: tjstreetglide 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.
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: Gettinold on July 26, 2010, 06:16:27 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...
:huepfenlol2:  they're not "sharps" they're " horny swords " means they luv ya Mike.  ;D
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: 09S/E roadglide on July 26, 2010, 08:44:58 PM
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.  :-\
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: 09S/E roadglide 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
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: gordy 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. 8)   Knocked all the big stuff off and then just hit it with the Lucas detailer and presto/shiny ;D
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: JP-FLTRSE3 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.
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: semperfi81 on July 30, 2010, 09:48:27 PM
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 :2vrolijk_21: It's the best stuff going, works on all parts plus a great product for windshields :coolblue:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: Joelgonia on July 30, 2010, 11:55:15 PM
Plexus for the windshield and lights,  Lucas for everything else - no problems
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: CVORick on August 01, 2010, 11:04:19 PM
Plexus!  Even helps remove Duct Tape, so I was told.
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: skippy on August 02, 2010, 09:07:52 PM
Inclosed trailer work real well , but washing the trailer is a b!#&ch
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: superbear 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. 
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: mrmagloo on August 05, 2010, 11:56:15 AM
What bugs?   :orange: :huepfenjump3: :mango: :bananarock:


Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: 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.



Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: Fired00d on August 07, 2010, 03:50:32 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.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: buckeye bulldog on August 09, 2010, 07:29:08 PM
lemon pledge
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: spydglide on August 16, 2010, 09:00:03 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. :P  har.  spyder
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: mjb765 on August 16, 2010, 09:26:51 PM
Glad you like it I'll be interested in what you think after you ride w/it on the bike.

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

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....
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: Fired00d on August 16, 2010, 09:31:38 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. :2vrolijk_21:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: spydglide on August 16, 2010, 09:31:50 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.  :nervous: spyder
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: mjb765 on August 16, 2010, 09:37:04 PM
It's been too hot for 'em in the middle of the day.....but....at night, not so much.  :nervous: 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 :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: mjb765 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....
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: nazzz46 on August 31, 2010, 04:53:19 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
Title: Re: Keeping the bugs off ?
Post by: cuttinhorse on August 31, 2010, 11:24:56 PM
See a shrink and get help for OCD, or trade for a bike without a fairing. :huepfenlol2: