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kiggles
27-05-12, 06:07 PM
ok so summer 2012 is finally here. (talking about the weather any way). Everyone seems to be using there bikes, taking it home and then washing them. to then use it the next day for it to get dirty again. The main thing making them dirty being flies. (for road riders anyway).

so here is a thread for pictures of peoples BIKES, HELMETS and LEATHERS covered in flies. just put how long your ride was before cleaning it. ill go first


- 3 hours worth of riding in the beautiful sun

result
Runako
27-05-12, 06:51 PM
Awww damn I would have been in for a shout for "most dangerous fly murderer" if I hadn't cleaned bike/leathers before the cops came knocking ;) Will seriously try to rectify this in the week and post!
DJ123
28-05-12, 05:56 PM
damn! if you had posted this earlier i would have smashed it! my bike was a fly magent, as was my visor!
haggis
28-05-12, 06:26 PM
I'll be back with picture evidence.... Couple of days ago, lovely evening, pristine bike and leathers, 20minute ride. Result- scene of midge oblivion.
Bibio
28-05-12, 07:29 PM
i think this year i shall be cleaning a batman logo on YC's headlight :-)
andrewsmith
30-05-12, 03:52 PM
Hahaha

we did this to YC's last year (Still drunk the next morning)

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/207956_604915300498_2217943_n.jpg
BanannaMan
01-06-12, 04:53 AM
Time's fun when you're having flies. ;)
punyXpress
07-06-12, 12:56 PM
A few from last week:
http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/punyXpress/002.jpg
Bordtea
07-06-12, 11:09 PM
That wasp is rank haha! Luckily my bike's yellow so the wasp gunk doesnt show up as bad as that haha!
punyXpress
08-06-12, 09:27 AM
Yeah, but YELLOW bikes attract the effers!
smithy17
08-06-12, 10:39 AM
speaking of this what do you guys find is the best way to clean helmet/visor after such a day? warm soapy water or is there any sneaky tricks
Vergey
08-06-12, 10:59 AM
soak kitchen roll and leave it on your visor soaking for like 10-20 mins, should loosen up the flies nicely
smithy17
08-06-12, 12:06 PM
ahh nice cheers
BanannaMan
08-06-12, 07:42 PM
speaking of this what do you guys find is the best way to clean helmet/visor after such a day? warm soapy water or is there any sneaky tricks



Pledge will take the bugs off instantly. Works a treat on leathers as well.
DJFridge
08-06-12, 09:34 PM
I use hand soap (less likely to be scratchy than washing up liquid) and VERY hot water. Works every time
widepants
08-06-12, 10:02 PM
I told the local village idiot it was hundreds and thousands
DJFridge
08-06-12, 10:20 PM
I told the local village idiot it was hundreds and thousands

http://pestcontrolnewmarket.com/images/fruitfly.jpg

Mmmm, tasty!
HoL
09-06-12, 09:00 AM
speaking of this what do you guys find is the best way to clean helmet/visor after such a day? warm soapy water or is there any sneaky tricks

I've got a V2 sponge (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-V2-VISOR-CLEANER-SPONGE-HELMET-CARE-RECOMMEN-/350326271563?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item519112ae4b) very handy for when you're out & about
Luckypants
06-08-12, 03:39 PM
One from my recent trip to France, I had already cleaned visor three times that day...


Sent from my phone.
leebex
06-08-12, 08:22 PM
That wasp is rank haha! !

But 1 less to bother me, keep it up folks :-P