Bugs on your face shield

[userjh160]

Today I went out for a nice ride and when I got to my destination and decide to head back home I had quite a bit of love bug splats on my shield. I did not anything with me to clean it off with and being in the middle of nowhere I had a few napkins in my pocket and had to resort to spitting on them to clean my shield partially. I did not get 20 miles out and got into a war zone with the bugs or so it seems and my shield was worse than it was going down.

What do you use when your out and you get attacked by bugs and have massive amounts of splats on your shield? Is there something I can use so that they wont stay on. I tried turning my head from side to side to see if the wind would blow them off and it did not work. I did not want to use my gloves to wipe them off, that is just "nasty" to me - yuck!!! Should I keep carrying napkins with me I am afraid it will scratch my shield, but in desperation this time I had to.

[csmith12]

I live by a 180 acre lake and truly feel your pain. Here is what I do. Get some small, cheap, white cotton handkerchiefs from the store and carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer. Dual purpose, sanitary hands and cleanish visor until I get home.

[userjh160]

Thank you, they make the hand sanitizers small enough to fit in a pocket -- wonderful idea.

I will go out and get me a couple hankies this afternoon.

[Gurk]

I have a nice collection of bug splatter on my helmet. I've been keeping them on there since last year

[ninjamunky85]

I get eyeglass lens cleaner free from my optometrist. That and a microfiber cloth makes quick work of bugs on my face shield.

Never leave home without it.

[userjh160]

Originally Posted by Gurk

I have a nice collection of bug splatter on my helmet. I've been keeping them on there since last year

[csmith12]

It's sad that I know this but the hand sanitizer will also clean/prevent blood stains.

[Monkeytofu]

I just eat them.

[Whiskey]

http://www.visorvision.co.uk/shop/in....php?info_id=3

V2 sponge, I've been using one of these for over a year, it takes off even the biggest bastids that I've had splatter on mine with a quick rub.

Don't know how easy it is to get in the states.

[ryan.chin]

I man up and deal with it.

[Whiskey]

Originally Posted by ryan.chin

I man up and deal with it.

That sounds like a plan, man up & deal with low visibility on a set of twistys through a forest doing in the region of 60-95mph...

Probably not the best plan to be honest tho

[csmith12]

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

I just eat them.

My grandfather said....

"The more legs it has, the better it is for you to eat." Old farmers from KY are so great to talk to. hahahahahha

[ryan.chin]

Originally Posted by Whiskey

That sounds like a plan, man up & deal with low visibility on a set of twistys through a forest doing in the region of 60-95mph...

Probably not the best plan to be honest tho

Going throw twisties in a forest region doing 95 mph...

Probably not the best plan to be hones tho.

[Whiskey]

Originally Posted by ryan.chin

Going throw twisties in a forest region doing 95 mph...

Probably not the best plan to be hones tho.

Not necessarily 95 everywhere, usually closer to 60-75 but anything up to 95 where its safe to do so (in my opinion & years of daily riding experience)

Having low visibility is never a good plan, especially when it's easily avoidable

[Jiggles]

I use a tongue

[vman1313]

I hear ya and it DOES SUCK!!! Usually its only right at dusk that this happens. I carry a small rag in the dash of the Ninja and TRY to rub what I can off but most of the time it just smears it all around. I have been trying to figure out the best way to clean the visor but have found nothing that I am satisfied with yet. I will definitely try hand sanitizer and see how that works.

[Little Green Machine]

Check the travel section of your local pharmacy or grocery store, they have those little travel packets of wipes that store nicely in a shirt pocket or backpack.

[Old Guy on a '08]

Originally Posted by Monkeytofu

I just eat them.

Some are quite tasty... some are bitter... some are just plain UCK!!!!

[Sailariel]

I found that treating the face shield with Turtle Wax Ice makes it easy to clean. I carry a small bottle of eyeglass cleaner and a microfiber cloth in my tank bag. The same applies to the windshield.

[Motofool]

Originally Posted by userjh160

..........I had a few napkins in my pocket and had to resort to spitting on them to clean my shield partially.........

Any paper will scratch the visor because it has microscopic wood particles.

Cloth is better, as well as any form of cotton and microfiber.

Living in a hot and humid state, inside a Ziploc bag, I keep little towels soaked with distillate water.

[lgk]

i carry a small spray can of plastic cleaner, and a clean rag.

[userjh160]

Wow, I have a lot of good suggestions, thank you so much for the ideas. I will have to try them and see what works.

I was also wondering about something that I could put on it to help it clean up easier, like Sailariel's idea of the wax to help with the cleaning.

I do have a large container of glasses (lens) cleaner ninjamunky85, but I have to find a smaller one to carry with me they should have something in the travel section in stores.

I do hear that I would be getting some protein and you are right about the saying similiar to what csmith12 grandfather of it would be nice to eat what bugs you or the more legs the better Monkeytofu and Jiggles - hmmm this should be in your "dinner" thread -- maybe a little spice would make them a little more tastier?? We may need to check with Old Guy on a '08 sounds like their may be some experience with this - I do think I would like mine a little on the "crunchy" side

OMG vman1313, I thought we had problems here, no anything near what you have -- but I do like your shield with the teeth

I know the napkin was a bad idea, but it was that or my shirt and there were too many for me to see out of my visor since for some reason they seem to spat right where my field of vision was. Usually my shield is cleaned with a soft lint free towel at home, I guess I just wasn't thinking about out on the road Motofool.

Thank you for the idea of looking in the travel section Little Green Machine for the small travel packs.

LGK I have noticed my little "dash" area on the bike, didn't know if I could put anything there without if falling out -- thanks for that little tidbit

[Old Guy on a '08]

Originally Posted by userjh160

Wow, I have a lot of good suggestions, thank you so much for the ideas. I will have to try them and see what works.

I was also wondering about something that I could put on it to help it clean up easier, like Sailariel's idea of the wax to help with the cleaning.

I do have a large container of glasses (lens) cleaner ninjamunky85, but I have to find a smaller one to carry with me they should have something in the travel section in stores.

I do hear that I would be getting some protein and you are right about the saying similiar to what csmith12 grandfather of it would be nice to eat what bugs you or the more legs the better Monkeytofu and Jiggles - hmmm this should be in your "dinner" thread -- maybe a little spice would make them a little more tastier?? We may need to check with Old Guy on a '08 sounds like their may be some experience with this - I do think I would like mine a little on the "crunchy" side

OMG vman1313, I thought we had problems here, no anything near what you have -- but I do like your shield with the teeth

I know the napkin was a bad idea, but it was that or my shirt and there were too many for me to see out of my visor since for some reason they seem to spat right where my field of vision was. Usually my shield is cleaned with a soft lint free towel at home, I guess I just wasn't thinking about out on the road Motofool.

Thank you for the idea of looking in the travel section Little Green Machine for the small travel packs.

LGK I have noticed my little "dash" area on the bike, didn't know if I could put anything there without if falling out -- thanks for that little tidbit

Definately the CRUNCHY ones... especially covered in chocolate... yes there has been some experience... white grubs are teh tastiest but crickets are good too. Best to rinse them in water... don't know where the little critters might have been. An personally I would much prefer to have a good cold beer with my bugs... (and several before hand )

[csmith12]

I had some of the chocolate grubs in a little white box. I was eating them in a waiting room when my daughters teenaged friend comes up and asks for one (he didn't know they were bugs). He said that they were pretty good and ask for a couple more and asked what kind of candy is this. I hand him 2 more, he eats one and while he is chewing, I tell him "Grub worms.... enjoy". hahahahahaha

[userjh160]

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

Definately the CRUNCHY ones... especially covered in chocolate... yes there has been some experience... white grubs are teh tastiest but crickets are good too. Best to rinse them in water... don't know where the little critters might have been. An personally I would much prefer to have a good cold beer with my bugs... (and several before hand )

I don't drink beer, but I think I have have to drink heavily to go with the grubs

csmith12, I like your style, lol

[oreX]

I keep a few wetnaps in my jacket pocket at all times. Small enough to just leave 3 or 4 in there without having to worry about bringing some cleaner and a towel every time. I grab a few extra every time I'm someplace where they are complimentary.

[userjh160]

Originally Posted by oreX

I keep a few wetnaps in my jacket pocket at all times. Small enough to just leave 3 or 4 in there without having to worry about bringing some cleaner and a towel every time. I grab a few extra every time I'm someplace where they are complimentary.

I will have to keep my eyes open when we go out to eat and see if I can find any, free is goodb

[lgk]

just go to hooters

[userjh160]

The closest one here that I know of is a little over and hour to get to, I am sure my husband wouldn't mind tagging along

[userjh160]

Originally Posted by csmith12

It's sad that I know this but the hand sanitizer will also clean/prevent blood stains.

This is good info, I have used peroxide to get blood stains out, I usually carry hand sanitizer with me, so if I get blood on me I can whip out the ol' sanitizer. One time I gave blood and I was walking out and I could feel this warmth coming down my arm (I probably just set myself up for something Jiggles would have fun with) anyway, my vein didn't have enough pressure on it and I got blood on my white jacket of all things, I love that jacket, but when I got home I threw it in the sink with some peroxide and poof it was gone.

[lgk]

Originally Posted by userjh160

The closest one here that I know of is a little over and hour to get to, I am sure my husband wouldn't mind tagging along

just a suggestion, lol.
only other places i see them are at seafood or bbq restaurants.

[userjh160]

Originally Posted by lgk

just a suggestion, lol.
only other places i see them are at seafood or bbq restaurants.

Just having a little fun Jason, thanks for the suggestions, I will keep remember to look around when we go out.

But seriously I am sure my husband wouldn't mind going there, and he would probably make sure we have a stockpile, for sure, lol

[oreX]

Next time you are out to eat just ask for some. You will be surprised at how many regular type restaurants have them.

[ninjamunky85]

http://www.amazon.com/Bausch-Lomb-Pr...rds=lens+wipes

[Minikin_Jo]

I just deal with it and after a while don't even notice its there.

Then when I get home my dear hubby cleans my visor for me with a cleaner and paper towel. He spoils me <3

He also wears a GoPro and I always catch him on video swiping at his shield with his gloved hand. So nasty!

[userjh160]

Originally Posted by oreX

Next time you are out to eat just ask for some. You will be surprised at how many regular type restaurants have them.

Thanks for the tip Zach, I appreciate it.

[userjh160]

Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

http://www.amazon.com/Bausch-Lomb-Pr...rds=lens+wipes

Thanks for the link, I will have to order some

[userjh160]

Originally Posted by Minikin_Jo

He spoils me <3

He also wears a GoPro and I always catch him on video swiping at his shield with his gloved hand. So nasty!

My husband spoils me too, nothing wrong with that

That is why I did not want to use my glove -- YUCK!!!

[Alex]

I always have a small bottle of plexus and a soft rag in the tankbag. A couple spritzes of plexus, and a few wipes with the rag, and the screen is clean and polished again. Once the plexus has cleaned it up, it does seem as if the next few bug splats blow off the shield pretty easily.

Good call on not just wiping it with your glove; that generally just makes things worse.

[userjh160]

Originally Posted by Alex

I always have a small bottle of plexus and a soft rag in the tankbag. A couple spritzes of plexus, and a few wipes with the rag, and the screen is clean and polished again. Once the plexus has cleaned it up, it does seem as if the next few bug splats blow off the shield pretty easily.

Is this something I could get at a auto parts place or do you order it online?