My first twilight ride taught me something...
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My first twilight ride taught me something...
Bugs + Helmet = Ewwww......
Just ordered a microfiber cloth and cleaning solution to keep in the storage compartment!
Just ordered a microfiber cloth and cleaning solution to keep in the storage compartment!
Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
a tall windscreen keeps the bugs off you!
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Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
Yuck! I've ridden through a swamp in Florida, I'd imagine I had a similar experience...
Currently ride: 2011 Honda PCX 125 - Upgraded windshield and seat, keeping this one mostly stock
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
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Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
Rode across lake tonight and there was a constant bombardment of bugs. Plus a little chilly at 71 degrees in louisiana
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Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
maddiedog wrote:Yuck! I've ridden through a swamp in Florida, I'd imagine I had a similar experience...
Didn't you sink?
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Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
Butterflies in Texas....un-real....thick yellow goo, almost impossible to remove....literally thousands in swarms....UGH.....
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Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
Wow!! I didn't know PCX's rode on water ... I've only had mine on the road.logepoge1 wrote:Rode across lake tonight ...
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Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
Yep it's the jet ski mod
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Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
I have said this before, but I'm not sure if I mentioned it on this forum. If you clean your Plexiglas windscreen with standard window cleaner you will leave small scratch marks on it. After cleaning it with soap and water, use Novus #1 plastic cleaner. I read about it on another forum and decided to try it myself. Now we clean the windscreens before each ride with this stuff and it is wonderful! It seems like it fills in those little scratches or covers them somehow. All I know for sure is that this stuff is the best I have ever used on my bikes. No, I don't represent any sales organization of any sort. I just want to let you know how really great this stuff is. I also bought the other parts of the 'kit' (I think there are 3 parts to the kit plus some rags for polishing, but you can use an old Tee shirt and get the same effect) to help me get rid of some really bad scratches on one of my windscreens and it did the job. I think I bought the stuff on Amazon. I think the #1 cost me around $7 for 8oz. but it is worth every penny.
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Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
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Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
And enter video game cheat code
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Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
The Novus #1 sounds good! I've been using a product called All Kleer by Black Lab Corp, and it has some pretty amazing plastic-protecting and -cleaning properties. Bugs are easier to remove if they stick at all, and it repels rain and fog-up very well. You do have to use it often (2-3 times/week) to get the best effect, but you can use it sparingly -- I still have the 8oz. bottle I bought several years ago, and it's not even half empty.
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Re: My first twilight ride taught me something...
I will definitely have to try that one. I have been using the Novus and it works great but I've been thinking that I will also have to put some kind of rain repellant on if I keep getting caught in the rain. I thought about that Rain-X but am not sure if it would work on plastic. I think I will try the All Kleer. The one thing I do know is that these products that are specifically meant for Plexiglas work quite well, much better than just Windex.
Currently own:
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers
Red 2013 Honda PCX150
Givi tall windshield & tailbox - Lots of extra lights
Custom seat from Thailand - Bad Boy Airhorn
Takegawa Lowering Shocks - Michelin City Grip Tires
Headlight assy upgraded to LEDs w/HS5 main bulbs
NCY variator, drive face, and rollers