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jellyterror
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PostPosted: 13:19 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Fly squash? Reply with quote
What are fellow members using to clean the messy fly/bug squash that covers the fairing and screen?

Got so p***ed of with it yesterday I removed screen to give it a good scrub with autoglym car shampoo and sponge....came up nice .....but I know the next ride it will be as bad.....have heard good reports on Autoglym bug remover but cant find it in the shops here. Embarassed
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Inkognito
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PostPosted: 13:22 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I use warm water and toilet paper...
What bugs are you trying to clean off that requires chemicals?

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Ok. I clean the worst splatter off with warm water and a cloth or something before i wash the bike properly Smile

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killa
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PostPosted: 13:22 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
All you should need is kitchen towel, get about 4-5 slices and put them under hot water. Press onto your visor for a couple of second and then wipe with it from one side to the other. The heat should get off most and water is the safest to use on your lid.

For stubborn marks that have been left, just apply more hot water and for longer. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 13:26 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wet kitchen paper for me when it comes to removing bugs, my headlight has hundreds of the sodding things on it at the moment as does my visor....... really should get round to getting them off it haha.
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UnknownStuntm...
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PostPosted: 14:55 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
After you do it, if you apply polish or wax it'll be easier to get them off next time. But remember if you use warm water to do it, you'll need to reapply the wax.
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PostPosted: 15:24 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
dont clean it and see how many you can collect Wink
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PostPosted: 15:28 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
As above, apply Mr Sheen or similar to the front of the bike, they will wipe off easily then.
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PostPosted: 15:32 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
UnknownStuntman wrote:
After you do it, if you apply polish or wax it'll be easier to get them off next time. But remember if you use warm water to do it, you'll need to reapply the wax.

strag wrote:
As above, apply Mr Sheen or similar to the front of the bike, they will wipe off easily then.


I'll have to give this a go. Thumbs Up Karma Already use it on my lid, it's brilliant. Wink
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PostPosted: 15:35 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
Babywipes.
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Inkognito
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PostPosted: 17:24 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
mistergixer wrote:
Babywipes.
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Yeah you'd be amazed what you can actually clean with babywipes lol.

About as much as you can fix with chewing gum/gaffa tape.
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PostPosted: 20:05 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 20:32 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
ulthar wrote:
Why are you lot suggesting to you paper? Why not use something like a cloth or a towel? Are there any specific reasons?

I wouldn't recommend using mr sheen at all anywhere on a bike! Quit being pussies and like that shit off. Or rather, get some soapy water. Its only bits of dry protein globules! Hell, I even use the side of my gloves to wipe off carcasses.


Whats wrong with Mr Sheen? I use it all the time.

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craigs23
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PostPosted: 21:10 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Cleaning solutions have became redundant since I started using microfibre cloths.


And what do microfibres do so well to make cleaning products redundant?
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PostPosted: 21:39 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was my bike only 3 or 4 times a year; sometimes even less so I always have an impressive collection of splattered bugs always.

Splattered bugs will shift if soften them first. I hose down my bike on an overcast day (to prevent it from drying too quickly), leave it for half an hour, re-hosing as needed. I then spray on some muck-off and leave for 15 min. I then use a piece of rag and running water, and it comes off easily. A few bugs dont rinse off straight away but light scrubbing with a rag will shift what are still stuck. Works for me every time.
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PostPosted: 21:46 - 19 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I didn't know what to use either - tried Flash wipes and a microfibre cloth and that seemed to do the trick.

Another time used make-up remover wipes, but guessing that's one for the make-up users only Wink
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PostPosted: 01:41 - 20 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
This bike hasn't seen soapy water in 9 years/80,000 miles...

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PostPosted: 05:48 - 20 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Well, instead of dragging the dirt about, the dirt is absorbed within rather than sitting on the surface like they would on say a yellow duster. Theres no lint either. Seriously, give it a try. You should know already anyway


I use microfibres all the time, but unless I wanted to cover my bike in swirl marks and scratches, I tend to use appropriate cleaning products with them. They don't absorb dirt and vapourise it into nothing, they remain locked into the cloth until the next time it's washed. Sure, they're good at absorbing water, but not more solid materials; they'll be carried along as you continue to clean the rest of the bike (hence why they actually get dirty and need regular washing).

Using one cloth for heavily soiled areas and then using the same for bodywork's not going to make your bike look too pretty in the long run. Sure, it'll remove the dirt, but it's likely to take swathes of your bike's finish with it too.

Microfibres aren't the end to all cleaning chores, they'd be no need for valeting or detailing services if that was the case and, like me, they tend to use them as an additional item.
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PostPosted: 10:51 - 20 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
The best thing is Wax. If you wash the bike normal and don't flog yourself trying to get the flies off. Once you've rinsed just get a none abrasive cloth and some liquid based car wax (Nomal solid stuff works just as well but I find it less user friendly).

Hold colth over end of bottle and tip, then apply directly to fly attacked area. Rub into area, and watch the flies break loose.

Works great on visors too.

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PostPosted: 11:07 - 20 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
wet the kitchen cloth then lay it across your screen/fairing/visor, and leave it there for a while, then wash them off as per normal.
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PostPosted: 19:02 - 20 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
craigs23 wrote:
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Well, instead of dragging the dirt about, the dirt is absorbed within rather than sitting on the surface like they would on say a yellow duster. Theres no lint either. Seriously, give it a try. You should know already anyway


I use microfibres all the time, but unless I wanted to cover my bike in swirl marks and scratches, I tend to use appropriate cleaning products with them. They don't absorb dirt and vapourise it into nothing, they remain locked into the cloth until the next time it's washed. Sure, they're good at absorbing water, but not more solid materials; they'll be carried along as you continue to clean the rest of the bike (hence why they actually get dirty and need regular washing).

Using one cloth for heavily soiled areas and then using the same for bodywork's not going to make your bike look too pretty in the long run. Sure, it'll remove the dirt, but it's likely to take swathes of your bike's finish with it too.

Microfibres aren't the end to all cleaning chores, they'd be no need for valeting or detailing services if that was the case and, like me, they tend to use them as an additional item.


Like what he said - microfibers are great for wiping off polish/wax not really meant for washing.

For washing you want a wash mit which will minimise swirl marks unlike a sponge. When drying you can get specific cloths which are excellent and you won't even need to rinse it like a chamois leather.
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PostPosted: 13:04 - 21 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
I wash my Z with a bucket of hot water and car shampoo after every ride, no matter what time I get back at night.

It only takes about 5 mins and it keeps your bike clean, bug free and all the pipes etc mint.

The ER gets washed about once a week and for that I use car shampoo and to remove flies I use one of those kitchen green scowering things thats softend with use, but only gently.

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PostPosted: 17:28 - 21 Jun 2008    Post subject: Reply with quote
ulthar wrote:
Of course I use different cloths for different areas. Bit of a no brainer there eh. Same with the dirt and cleaning the cloths. I'm just saying I see no difference now between using cleaners and not using them hence why I stopped using them and just use the microfibre clothes instead on their own. Maybe if I wanted the bike to have zero swirl marks, have a permanent luster and no imperfections, I would invest in some specialised products, rather the ones sold in bike shops. However, that is not my aim when I clean my bike.


Same as me really. I tryed it with my car 2 bucket method everytime and got a UDM etc and tbh i couldn't be bothered so now for my bike 1 bucket and a wash mitt does for washing and you won't really notice much difference unless you shine light on it.
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