get a warm/hot towel to get those nasty bugs off first, then use cleaning window supplies =) windex, pledge, etc

 

Discovered this by accident, following a recent attack of the cicada's - one of biblical proportions.
Soak paper towels in car-wash soap. Apply the paper towels, like paper mache' to the bike (fairings, pipes, everything).
Wait 20 - 30 minutes and they wipe of easily.

 

I've been using wet bathtowels/tshirts for years with excellent results. I wet down the towel (or shirt), spread it across my windshield and fairing while I wait for mama to find her boots and helmet. In 5-10 minutes the bugs have turned to mush and I just wipe them off using the same wet towel.

I'm not saying that peroxide won't work, but why bother if plain water gets it just as clean?

 

There are basically two strategies for getting bug guts off: The brute force method that involves harsh detergents and/or chemicals; or patience. All you really have to do to get bug guts off is re-hydrate them with some water and then they wipe off easily; just have to wait 5 minutes or so.

To make it easier, I use a detailing spray/wax after washing (Pledge will work similarly) and then I avoid using any kind of detergent/soap between washing. I also carry a small bottle around with me to re-apply as needed. The thin layer of polish is slippery and bug guts don't stick to it as well.

ETA: I made the mistake one time of trying to get bug guts off using the gas station window cleaner and squeegee. Very bad idea.

 

After reading this I had to give it a try. Amazing, worked great!

 

ditto on the peroxide water mix

 

I use Mothers Liquid Carnuba Cleaner Wax on a very damp terry rag.It loosens the bugs up and a good shine to boot.No scratches and the bug stains are gone.

 

Simple works too. Car wash soap, soak a couple minutes and spray or wipe off

 

Who would of thunk it? but yeah, Lemon Pledge is awesome...

 

I use pledge on them