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Old 08-30-2011 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dbell66253
I remeber when I was a kid in MI, a car could hit a skunk a mile away and you could still smell it, if thats on your bike, I wouldn't park it in the garage until you get rid of it, sorry I don't have any ideas.

it's still that way... damn polecats
 
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Old 08-30-2011 | 02:59 PM
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2nd the tomato juice idea. It doesn't cover up the smell like one user suggested, the acidity of it somehow removes the smell. I've done it with dogs multiple times.
 
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Old 08-30-2011 | 03:06 PM
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Hell I had to use the tomato juice on myself,and yes that stinks too,but not as bad as ole pepe le pu juice. Got sprayed while out deer hunting in a marsh. Had to throw away my clothes and boots.
 
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Old 08-30-2011 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Bleachey
2nd the tomato juice idea. It doesn't cover up the smell like one user suggested, the acidity of it somehow removes the smell. I've done it with dogs multiple times.
Just don't let the juice sit for too long, acid will rust metal and could stain paint...
 
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Old 08-30-2011 | 03:12 PM
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Peeee Yeeeew!!! I thought I smelled something when I logged on.

Originally Posted by longrideshields-1
I wouldn't let the gas sit on the paint that long. I haven't had any problems with gas on the tank when filling, but I always wipe it up pretty quick. I've heard it's really bad on the paint, and I've also heard it's nothing to worry about as the gas evaporates quickly. I don't know either way, but not sure I'd take the chance. Maybe wash rinse wash rinse several times on the paint. But that's just me.
As long as he does it in the shade he should be fine. I wouldn't do it on a day that is hotter than Haiti either. I would try to it on a cool, overcast day or early or late in the day when temps are much cooler thus slowing down the evaporative process. Maybe do sections at time instead of trying to do the whoe bike at once.
 

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Old 08-30-2011 | 03:17 PM
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Do not park it in the garage.
 
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Old 08-30-2011 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
From howstuffworks.com:

So if curious Fido happens to frighten Pepe Le Pew, all you need to do is mix 1 quart (.95 liters) of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, a quarter cup (59 milliliters) of baking soda and one teaspoon (5 milliliters) of liquid detergent and lather him up


let sit, then rinse.


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Have been using this mixture for years when our dogs get sprayed. Have found that it works much better than the tomato juice/sauce.
 
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Old 08-30-2011 | 03:29 PM
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Been there done that. It will eventually go away. If ya stay on the throttle you won't smell it!
 
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Old 08-30-2011 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Thatzmister2u
Been there done that. It will eventually go away. If ya stay on the throttle you won't smell it!
Thats exactly what I did when I went out for lunch. But damn I still had to stop at the diner, I may have ruined couple folks lunch when they walked up to the front door past my bike!
 
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Old 08-30-2011 | 03:35 PM
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Thanks for all the advice, thinking about it I may try the idea of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and dish soap first. Seems to be the least costic solution.
 


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