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Old 03-13-2011 | 11:23 AM
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the easiest method i've found is to wet the bug infested area, wet a dryer sheet (regular ole clothes dryer sheet), wipe down desired area, then rinse. i use this method on all my automobiles and it works great. after using the dryer sheet water sheets off like a windshield treated with rain-ex. not sure if this method would be safe for denim paint, but i could see in your pic that your bike does not have denim paint.
 
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Old 04-07-2011 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by karjar
mix up a solution in a spray bottle of 50% Hydrogen Peroxide and 50% water. Spray on, let sit for a few minutes, spray again and wipe. works great!

DID IT!

This worked great!

Thanks again.

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Old 04-07-2011 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Merlin
Agreed, this is an old bikers trick.
Take a big wet towel (not too wet) and lay it on your batwing.
Let it sit! 10-30 minutes.
The bugs melt right off without the danger of damaging your paint.
I've done it a hundred times.

It's a simple trick and it works!
Tried it and it works well. Great tip - Thanks
 
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Old 04-07-2011 | 09:26 PM
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Jesus Christ! Who ties your shoes for you before you go riding? If you can't get the bugs off of it, leave it parked.
 
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Old 04-08-2011 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by marka017
Jesus Christ! Who ties your shoes for you before you go riding? If you can't get the bugs off of it, leave it parked.

somebody needs a hug....
 
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Old 04-08-2011 | 09:23 PM
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I use the same ratio but I spray it on when I come home.I then leave the bugs on there til morning.Re apply and wipe them off real easy.

T K
 
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Old 04-11-2011 | 07:34 AM
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Has anyone tried Bugslide?
 
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Old 04-11-2011 | 10:51 AM
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www.purpleslice.com $20.00 for 32oz bottle works very well and no stricking watch the video alot of m/c dealers carry it.
 
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Old 04-11-2011 | 02:00 PM
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50% Hydrogen Peroxide and 50% water works well - works better while the bugs are still fresh. Hydrogen Peroxide has a limited shelf life - it will last longer if you keep it the opaque bottle it is sold in because sunlight actually changes it to H20. So after a while you will have a mixture of 50% water and 50% water which does not work so good.

Its cheap - I mix up a new batch every season.
 
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