How can I remove bugs on my Pani?

hhuhuh · October 1st, 2012, 06:31 PM

Now it's autumn and lots of bugs bother me.
Windshield, front, and even my helmet..

How can I remove their residues? Any idea?
Thanks and be safe~!!!

AntiHero · October 1st, 2012, 06:44 PM

Squeegee at gas stations work well. Gasoline works even better.

fireman1251 · October 1st, 2012, 07:21 PM

Lucas Oil Slick-Mist

DBD1199 · October 1st, 2012, 07:43 PM

Best way I found to remove bugs from bike/visor is to soak paper towels in water and lay them on the area you wanna clean. Leave for a few hours and it'll all just wipe off.

Tricolore · October 1st, 2012, 08:46 PM

Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish

This all you need to keep your bike looking showroom perfect.

As a rule, much like not putting your horse in the stable hot & wet, each time after you ride spray your bike where it is dirty, wipe it off and polish. It is also a great way to make sure everything is OK.

Mozzie · October 1st, 2012, 10:12 PM

Depending on how often you wash you have a couple of options;

1. Weekly wash - at this interval you can use near hot water (you can just put your hand in it) and a spray bottle. Mist the areas where the bug trails are a few times until you can lightly smudge with your finger. Then rinse off, and continue washing your bike. Once you have done this you have now cleaned the chunks off and any light staining should be removed through the shampoo. Once clean, finish off with a good quality synthetic sealant and you are done.

2. Fortnightly - Monthly - Same process as above, but once you have finished cleaning your bike and have applied a synthetic type sealant, you can use a product called VuPlex to add a slippery film on top of your sealant. I have been doing this for years (although I am a weekly washer) and have had very little issue with bug guts.

Cheers,
MoZ

Phil · October 2nd, 2012, 03:43 AM

old wet towel for 10-15 min.

or S100 bike cleaner.

Cobra700 · October 2nd, 2012, 08:06 AM

I used Honda spray too. Also after a ride I try to at least do a quick wipe down of the windscreen, front fairing and fender at the min.

ScottJon · October 2nd, 2012, 10:25 AM

I use Protectall it works great and fast. Ive been using it for more than 10 years and never had a bad experience

Motorcycle - Protect All

Denver Rick · October 2nd, 2012, 10:56 AM

Nearly any form of pre-soaking the guts has seemed to work just fine. Now the real issue is wiping off that damn small area between windshield and screen once it gets wet. I have to sit there for 10 minutes with something soft and absorbant trying to squeeze it downt there to wipe it off.

October 1st, 2012, 06:31 PM	#1
hhuhuh Member Joined: May 2012 From: MD, United States Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 1199s (Jun. 23rd)	How can I remove bugs on my Pani? Now it's autumn and lots of bugs bother me. Windshield, front, and even my helmet.. How can I remove their residues? Any idea? Thanks and be safe~!!!

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October 1st, 2012, 06:44 PM	#2
AntiHero Senior Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: LA to SF to NY and Back Posts: 607 Thanks: 170	Squeegee at gas stations work well. Gasoline works even better.

October 1st, 2012, 07:21 PM	#3
fireman1251 Senior Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: Canada Posts: 449 Thanks: 38 I Ride: 1199 Base, '12 Arctic Cat F800SP	Lucas Oil Slick-Mist

October 1st, 2012, 07:43 PM	#4
DBD1199 Member Joined: May 2012 From: Scotland Posts: 42 Thanks: 5 I Ride: Yamaha thundercat , Ducati 999s, Ducati 1199	Best way I found to remove bugs from bike/visor is to soak paper towels in water and lay them on the area you wanna clean. Leave for a few hours and it'll all just wipe off.

October 1st, 2012, 08:46 PM	#5
Tricolore Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: New York Posts: 48 Thanks: 3 I Ride: 1098R & S4RS Tricolore	Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish This all you need to keep your bike looking showroom perfect. As a rule, much like not putting your horse in the stable hot & wet, each time after you ride spray your bike where it is dirty, wipe it off and polish. It is also a great way to make sure everything is OK.

October 1st, 2012, 10:12 PM	#6
Mozzie Member Joined: Sep 2012 From: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 36 Thanks: 5 I Ride: 1199S Tricolore	Depending on how often you wash you have a couple of options; 1. Weekly wash - at this interval you can use near hot water (you can just put your hand in it) and a spray bottle. Mist the areas where the bug trails are a few times until you can lightly smudge with your finger. Then rinse off, and continue washing your bike. Once you have done this you have now cleaned the chunks off and any light staining should be removed through the shampoo. Once clean, finish off with a good quality synthetic sealant and you are done. 2. Fortnightly - Monthly - Same process as above, but once you have finished cleaning your bike and have applied a synthetic type sealant, you can use a product called VuPlex to add a slippery film on top of your sealant. I have been doing this for years (although I am a weekly washer) and have had very little issue with bug guts. Cheers, MoZ

October 2nd, 2012, 03:43 AM	#7
Phil Senior Member Joined: Feb 2012 From: my garage Posts: 1,335 Thanks: 151 I Ride: oh yes, I do!!!	old wet towel for 10-15 min. or S100 bike cleaner.

October 2nd, 2012, 08:06 AM	#8
Cobra700 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2012 From: Florida Posts: 266 Thanks: 35	I used Honda spray too. Also after a ride I try to at least do a quick wipe down of the windscreen, front fairing and fender at the min.

October 2nd, 2012, 10:25 AM	#9
ScottJon Senior Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: Hollywood California USA Posts: 203 Thanks: 15 I Ride: 1199 and M796 & Others	I use Protectall it works great and fast. Ive been using it for more than 10 years and never had a bad experience Motorcycle - Protect All

October 2nd, 2012, 10:56 AM	#10
Denver Rick Senior Member Joined: Aug 2012 From: Denver, Colorado Posts: 281 Thanks: 38 I Ride: '12 1199 Panigale S Tricolore	Nearly any form of pre-soaking the guts has seemed to work just fine. Now the real issue is wiping off that damn small area between windshield and screen once it gets wet. I have to sit there for 10 minutes with something soft and absorbant trying to squeeze it downt there to wipe it off.