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--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Hunter, Jonathan" wrote:

> This is probably a dumb question, but here it goes - What do y'all

use to

> clean off the bug splats on your face shield.

Lemon Pledge.

My shield gets clean when I wipe out in the grass. Soapy water and Plexus. --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Hunter, Jonathan" wrote:

> This is probably a dumb question, but here it goes - What do y'all

use to

> clean off the bug splats on your face shield. I just got a new

helmet and

> it's bug season here (killing more than my daily bag limit for

sure).

> Thanks for any advice. > > Hunter > A17 > 00 XT225

At 3:47 PM -0400 5/21/03, Hunter, Jonathan wrote:

>This is probably a dumb question, but here it goes - What do y'all use to >clean off the bug splats on your face shield. I just got a new helmet and >it's bug season here (killing more than my daily bag limit for sure). >Thanks for any advice.

I use liquid car wax. Mark

Just a soaking wet paper towel laid flat on the shield and left to sit for a while. No wiping, no scratches or hazing. Cheers, Dave Watkins 1998 KLR650 "He who has no name" Calgary, Alberta Canada Voice: 1.403.701.5746 Fax: 1.403.266.0626 Email: dave@... WWW: http://www.davewatkins.net DISCLAIMERS ARE FOR LAWYERS I SAID IT, I MEANT IT, I STAND BEHIND IT

----- Original Message ----- From: "Hunter, Jonathan" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 1:47 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Helmet Shield Cleaning > This is probably a dumb question, but here it goes - What do y'all use to > clean off the bug splats on your face shield. I just got a new helmet and > it's bug season here (killing more than my daily bag limit for sure). > Thanks for any advice. > > Hunter > A17 > 00 XT225 > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Dave Watkins wrote:

> Just a soaking wet paper towel laid flat on the shield and left to

sit for a

> while. > No wiping, no scratches or hazing.

That must make for some nice, relaxed gas stops.

Plexus spray will work or if you don't find any, simple rubbing alcohol will work also. Don't use windex, it screws up plexiglas. Criswell "Hunter, Jonathan" wrote:

> This is probably a dumb question, but here it goes - What do y'all use to > clean off the bug splats on your face shield. I just got a new helmet and > it's bug season here (killing more than my daily bag limit for sure). > Thanks for any advice. > > Hunter > A17 > 00 XT225 > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

A few options available here. If I'm just cleaning my shield and I'm at home or the shop, I use Motorcycle Stuff Clean and Polish. SPray it on, let it sit for a minute or two and then wipe off. Bugs come off with no problems and it helps keep fogging down too. Safe on all visors. PLexus is also very good stuff but a bit pricey. Still it leaves your shield feeling silky smooth! For cleaning while touring, nothing beats the Wee Willy kit. A spray bottle with a cleaner that will not affect any shield, a very gentle scrubber and a squeegee are also mounted to the spray bottle. Compact, light and easy to use. I sell the kit for $14.95 and the refill kit for $5.95. Gino www.rvmc.com --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Hunter, Jonathan" wrote:

> This is probably a dumb question, but here it goes - What do y'all

use to

> clean off the bug splats on your face shield. I just got a new

helmet and

> it's bug season here (killing more than my daily bag limit for

sure).

> Thanks for any advice. > > Hunter > A17 > 00 XT225

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Hunter, Jonathan" wrote:

> This is probably a dumb question, but here it goes - What do y'all > use to clean off the bug splats on your face shield.

I use; Meguiars #17 Cleaner for small scratches and #10 Polish for everyday cleaning. If it's good enough for aircraft windows then it's good enough for my helmet, and it comes in a handy sized squeeze bottle. http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars1017.html NAPA carries it. Ed Snow 2001 KLR650 "Zoom Zoom"

> --- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Hunter, Jonathan" > wrote: > > This is probably a dumb question, but here it goes - What do y'all > > use to clean off the bug splats on your face shield. >

On the road, I use spit and a piece of paper towel, or newspaper. Gross, but it's not just water, and it seems to dissolve the dried bug guts better than water. Works on bird sh*t too, I've gotten some funny looks spitting on my own motorcycle when I made the mistake of locking it to a streetlamp. Otherwise, wetting a paper towel and laying it on the faceshield for 1/2 hr softens up everything but tar, and WD40 cleans up that. Devon -- "It's a troublesome world, all the people who are in it, are troubled with troubles almost every minute" Dr. Seuss