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f6john
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Richmond, Kentucky


« on: April 03, 2023, 03:03:24 PM »

Up at 6 AM Sunday morning and spent the day with Rams, f6gal, and Michael (I couldn’t spell his handle Lips Sealed) did a little wrenching and even more head scratching. Middle of the afternoon we went out to eat and f6gal bought which was appreciated! Got to talk with a real nice guy from down under who works for MCCruise to help diagnose a problem with cruise on Rams trike, but alas after 20 years it retired itself.

Then Sunday evening I went for a “night ride” of 700 miles over the course of 10-11 hours and when I got home I took a 4 hour nap then a good late  breakfast . Checked the thermometer outside and it was 70 degrees! I really wasn’t even tempted to go for a ride but I did get in over an hour on the zero turn and then another two hours with the weed eater. I’ve still got to unload the bike and clean off the bugs. Saving those bugs for Rams as he didn’t get to collect any all weekend long!

Once all that is taken care of, I’m predicting a very deep and restful sleep tonight. The grandkids are out of school this week so they are not here tonight as is usually the case. So this old man still has a little left in the tank even though I pop and crack some as I move around. Hope everyone else had a great day today. As DDT and I discussed this weekend, everyday is a gift, we shouldn’t waste it.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2023, 03:38:14 PM »

Bugs are better slopped off with a wringing water wet microfiber as soon as possible.

Cleanup and shine later, but soak them down right away for best results. 
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f6john
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Richmond, Kentucky


« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2023, 04:38:53 PM »

Never tried that before, it may be to late to matter at this point.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2023, 05:05:08 PM »

Bugs are acid, hit at high speed and it gets to the paint and chrome if left to sit.

And much harder to wipe off dry.

In summer, I carry a little plastic sandwich box with a water soaked microfiber inside.  Wipe off at stops and as soon as I get home.  Plus, I hate looking through bug guts on my shield riding.

You don't need fancy cleaners, just water.   
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OnaWingandaPrayer
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2023, 05:40:18 PM »

I spray bugs with hydrogen peroxide and watch them bubble up . Then lightly wash off with water and micro fiber towel
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Moonshot_1
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« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2023, 05:52:48 PM »

I spray bugs with hydrogen peroxide and watch them bubble up . Then lightly wash off with water and micro fiber towel

2nd that on the HO. BUT it has to be fresh stuff to be effective for this. Hydrogen peroxide "degrades" into H2O eventually. 

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Mike Luken 
 

Cherokee, Ia.
Former Iowa Patriot Guard Ride Captain
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