How do you clean your helmet from bugs?

[BigAl]

Interestingly there was an article I read that tested fly strike between dirty and clean visors.

Apparently insects were more attracted to clean visors which sort of explains how 5 mins down the road you get several hits and then the strikes tail off.

The little buggers go looking for clean visors ffs.

[caspernz]

Interestingly there was an article I read that tested fly strike between dirty and clean visors.

Apparently insects were more attracted to clean visors which sort of explains how 5 mins down the road you get several hits and then the strikes tail off.

The little buggers go looking for clean visors ffs.

Just clean peepholes in your line of sight

[Usarka]

Just wash it at the petrol station with the window washer.

Usually gets a laugh.

[Dangsta]

just a tiny squirt of white vinager (don't use brown as it stains) and very lightly buff with a brillo pad. I use this method to clean my power bands as well.
You're welcome.

[scumdog]

just a tiny squirt of white vinager (don't use brown as it stains) and very lightly buff with a brillo pad. I use this method to clean my power bands as well.
You're welcome.

Brillo pad eh? Personally I find a used 5" cutting disc does it quicker...

[strandedinnz]

I caught my cat helping herself to the bugs on my visor ... tasty treat ??

[Sharry]

Interestingly there was an article I read that tested fly strike between dirty and clean visors.

Apparently insects were more attracted to clean visors which sort of explains how 5 mins down the road you get several hits and then the strikes tail off.

The little buggers go looking for clean visors ffs.

Honestly? By the time they realise the visor has already claimed the rest of their family I would have thought it was too late to turn around and go back

At home I use Pledge and a microfibre cloth, Pledge helps the rain form into fewer larger dropplets. In my tank bag I keep a small squirty of window cleaner and a chux cloth for buggies.

[Swoop]

I'm wondering if pledge is the new wonder spray. Maybe good for polishing paintwork ans sealing leather gear. Can someone try it and let us know.

We were using pledge (in an aerosol can) to clean / polish aicraft windscreens back in the early '90's.
No issues then, or now.

[xen]

Just wash it at the petrol station with the window washer.

Usually gets a laugh.

Yep what I always do, works well

[Usarka]

Yep what I always do, works well

While you're wearing it I hope

[GrayWolf]

Just out of curiosity...
To clean your helmet and visor from bugs without scratching it do you use some special cleaning products, windex type stuff, microfibre cloth, leather, spit and polish, just hot water..???

Soapy water and allow it to soak for a short time (softens dried on bugs) wash off the dirt/bugs,, dry with a soft cloth, Pledge, inside and out!!!

[xen]

While you're wearing it I hope

Hahaha yea that would be a laugh

[caspernz]

Just out of curiosity...
To clean your helmet and visor from bugs without scratching it do you use some special cleaning products, windex type stuff, microfibre cloth, leather, spit and polish, just hot water..???

Don't be a pussy! Fuel up and get the executive carwash, that way your helmet, bike and gear end up with that freshly washed/waxed smell

[Usarka]

Hahaha yea that would be a laugh

It is, usually for the car drivers on the forecourt.

[SMOKEU]

Use a damp rag. It's all you need.