Just picked her up yesterday. I've gotten the rundown from the dealer and reading on what to use and how to clean the paint. One thing that popped into my head a few minutes ago is how do you clean the ton of bug *** thats going to collect on the front of this thing in the summer? Its one thing to wash off the usual dirt and dust. Its another thing trying to get off a pound of grasshopper guts when you're told you really shouldn't be scrubbing or rubbing on this paint. So how do you go about doing that? I'm assuming the usual bug and tar removers are probably a no go. Can you use simple green on this paint?

 

NO !!! windex or a foamy aerosol window cleaner only, or hot soapy water thats it . put 6200 miles on my bike this year and trust me lots of bug guts. kept a can of window/glass cleaner wrapped up in a towel in the bottom of the saddle bag and when we went on longer rides or weekenders always had my cleaning supplies for a quick clean. the paint isnt as fragile as someone has lead you to believe. ive only washed my bike with soap & water 2 times this year and trust me you'd never be able to tell. my bike gets cleaned after every time it leaves the garage wether for 10 miles or 300 miles. just dont ever wax it !!

 

I use simple green all the time on the paint when I hose it down, I use the concentrated stuff and I don't dilute it, works great to get engine cases clean too. for light washing I just use windex and a soft cloth.

 

I would not ride it ,after all it is perfect..why screw it up ??
pretty soon it wont look like new

 

Thanks for the replies. Minus the sarcasm.

 

I just bought a 2012 Street Glide in Denim black also. The salesman gave me a great tip. A soft washcloth soaked in warm / hot water wipes them right off. I recently tried it on a trip of a little over 200 miles and it worked perfectly!

 

Had the exact same question for my 2012 Fat Bob. Thanks for the info!