Member Contributer Fritzer Posted May 6 Member Contributer Share Posted May 6 Looking at my ’99 with the first coating of insects on the front cowling. I am thinking it might be kind of fun to give it some time to see how thick this insect layer can get, not including the headlight area. Kind of a badge of riding honor? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR78 Posted May 6 Member Contributer Share Posted May 6 Maybe not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Fritzer Posted May 6 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 6 Just a thought 🙂 Maybe a few pics of the accumulated protein layer available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFR78 Posted May 6 Member Contributer Share Posted May 6 I couldn’t sleep at night. Hate the look of bugs. Even seek out car washes when on the big tours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Fritzer Posted May 6 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 6 I have gone thru some amazing clouds of gnats that made a solid layer in just seconds! I pity the motels I stayed at 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Ick. The longer they're on there, the harder it will be to clean them off. And I agree with your motel comment. I've felt a little bad for the housekeeping crew when I left a yucky washcloth or two behind after using it to wipe down the front of my bike - and helmet. 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted May 6 Member Contributer Share Posted May 6 I've had yellow jackets swarm over the insect carnage at stops, so I try to keep it to a minimum. More biker friendly motels are providing rags for cleanup - I usually take them up on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelman Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 as we all know, it's very important not to let bugguts build up on fork tubes or seals will be damaged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Fritzer Posted May 7 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 7 That is why I installed fork boot covers when I replaced seals and bushings at 55K miles. They do a great job protecting against seal damage and help prevent dirt getting by the seals and contamination of the fork oil. You can easily see them in the photo, but in real life they disappear in the dark void. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DannoXYZ Posted May 7 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7 That's an awesome idea!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 7 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7 German flies hitting at 240KMH.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 7 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7 This took 3 minutes on a dyke..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 7 Member Contributer Share Posted May 7 Some make a hell of a bam and mess upon impact.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magneto Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Juicy... 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moroseduck Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, Dutchy said: Some make a hell of a bam and mess upon impact.... There's nothing quite like getting smacked in the head by a large bug at speed to really wake you up 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Fritzer Posted May 7 Author Member Contributer Share Posted May 7 I was out riding with my brother years back when the mother of all insects hit him right where he had his visor cracked open a bit for ventilation. Half went all over the outside and the other half splattered into his nose and face. It was quite a mess. I think he rides with his visor all the way down at speed these days 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68mustang Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 I wouldn't recommend leaving bug guts on the front of a bike. Overtime they will stain the clearcoat and you'll never get it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted August 28 Member Contributer Share Posted August 28 On 5/6/2021 at 10:22 PM, Fritzer said: That is why I installed fork boot covers when I replaced seals and bushings at 55K miles. They do a great job protecting against seal damage and help prevent dirt getting by the seals and contamination of the fork oil. You can easily see them in the photo, but in real life they disappear in the dark void. May I ask where those were sourced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Fritzer Posted August 29 Author Member Contributer Share Posted August 29 22 hours ago, Cogswell said: On 5/6/2021 at 10:22 PM, Fritzer said: That is why I installed fork boot covers when I replaced seals and bushings at 55K miles. They do a great job protecting against seal damage and help prevent dirt getting by the seals and contamination of the fork oil. You can easily see them in the photo, but in real life they disappear in the dark void. Expand May I ask where those were sourced? I purchased these polisport fork dust covers on amazon while in the process of rebuilding my front forks. They are way too long but that was no problem. The small end fit perfect over the inner slide tube and cut end for a perfect fit over the top part of the fork outer case. You can leave the rock chip protector on and install the dust bellow cover over the top of it. Zip tie both ends and you are good to go. You can find these same items here - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077L6ZCJK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have to mention that they do raise the normal operating temp at cruising from 172F to 176F due to the larger diameter. However, I have never had a overheat issue with them on. Overall, I think they are a well deserved mod if you have forks off for maintenance. Eliminates rock chips and dust and water penetration thru the seals. This keeps the fork oil much cleaner over the years and dramatically increases the life of your fork seals and bushings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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