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Bugs that chose your bike or gear as their final resting place
- Thread starter R80RTJohnny
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thompsonr
New member
To remove bugs I soak an old towel in my soap wash bucket then drape the towel over the windshield and front of fairing. Continue to wash the bike and let the bugs soak for a while. Bugs will come off easier after a short soaking.
Also you can use a Bounce fabric softener wet the dryer sheet and use it like a rag to melt bugs away. Use this method all the time on front of our fifth wheel camper.
I have NOT tried the bounce thing on windshield you should test to be sure it doesn’t scratch. I don’t believe it will. Our camper is fiberglass and we have never damaged it.
Also you can use a Bounce fabric softener wet the dryer sheet and use it like a rag to melt bugs away. Use this method all the time on front of our fifth wheel camper.
I have NOT tried the bounce thing on windshield you should test to be sure it doesn’t scratch. I don’t believe it will. Our camper is fiberglass and we have never damaged it.
R80RTJohnny
On the road again!
Bees in helmet yes. I got stung pretty good (OK I did not look pretty). What it got me was to go to the front of the line at the emergency room in Moncton, New-Brunswick. Second time happened not to far from home. Looked like I lost a boxing match. I have to remember to keep my visor down.
As for the cat's business. That brings back memories. Our cat got ticked off at me and did a number one in my jacket that was laying in the couch.
One the lighter side. Having a bird strike a helmet is not too pleasant. Happened over twenty years ago but can still visualize it.
When it happens I remember not to panick. Keep control of the bike. Bring it to a safe stop (even if the pain is something else - roadrash from crashing is worse).
Have a great weekend.
As for the cat's business. That brings back memories. Our cat got ticked off at me and did a number one in my jacket that was laying in the couch.
One the lighter side. Having a bird strike a helmet is not too pleasant. Happened over twenty years ago but can still visualize it.
When it happens I remember not to panick. Keep control of the bike. Bring it to a safe stop (even if the pain is something else - roadrash from crashing is worse).
Have a great weekend.
Anyname
Active member
Never had a bee in my helmet, but I do know that yellow jackets will fly into the front of a button up shirt and sting the s**t out of you. Junebugs hurt and make a heck of a noise if they hit your helmet. Tweety birds don't hurt, but you'll feel bad about hitting one.
I think butterflies and moths are the worst. They are full of goo that combines with the dust on their wings to nearly cover your face shield.
I think butterflies and moths are the worst. They are full of goo that combines with the dust on their wings to nearly cover your face shield.
Anyname
Active member
May I recommend he buy a dog next time?
R80RTJohnny
On the road again!
Let's not go there.
R
RSPENNACHIO
Guest
I wounder if cat chamois work as well?
