Motorcycle cleaning 101: Getting rid of the bugs

September 11, 12:36 PMFort Collins Motorcycle Travel ExaminerAbby Clabough

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Anything you ride or drive is going to hit some bugs. Getting them off can be a problem. Getting them off quickly and easily seems like an impossible task. It's important to get on the job as soon as possible, so if you can stop by your garden hose on the way into the garage, that's your best bet.

A lot of people think of bug remover and products like Simple Green when they're trying to get rid of the pesky creatures, and they work with some elbow grease and persistence. However, there's a product you probably have lying around which does an amazing job at cleaning up the mess: dryer sheets.

Simply wet the bug-covered surface, wet the dryer sheet, and start wiping. They come right off, and with a lovely fragrance. It's easier to throw a couple of dryer sheets in the saddlebags when you're heading out on a trip. They might even keep the contents of your saddlebag smelling fresh as well as being available if you stop to wash on the road.

Give it a try!

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