If you ride in Scotland — or anywhere in the UK during the warmer months — you’ll know exactly what we mean when we say it’s midge season. That time when your motorcycle’s front end looks less like a bike and more like a butcher’s table or a crime scene.
Those tiny midges, flies, and bugs seem to have one mission: turn your beautiful ride into a splattered mess. And if you’re anything like us, you probably spend more time cleaning the front of your bike than actually riding it.
Why Do Bugs Stick So Badly to Your Bike?
When bugs hit your bike at speed, they don’t just bounce off — they smash, splatter, and stick to every surface, especially your windscreen, fairings, and radiator.
Their remains contain acids and proteins that can:
- Damage paintwork if left too long
- Cloud your clear coat
- Corrode metal parts
And regular water or cheap cleaners just won’t cut it — you need a product designed to safely and effectively dissolve and lift these stubborn residues without harming your bike’s finish.
Why MotoClean Bike Wash is Your Secret Weapon
MotoClean Bike Wash is specially formulated to:
- Break down and remove bug residue quickly
- Be safe on all surfaces including plastics, paint, and chrome
- Leave no residue behind, just a sparkling clean finish
Thanks to its thick, clingy gel formula, MotoClean sticks to vertical surfaces long enough to work its magic, unlike watery sprays that run off before they can do anything.
Top Tips for Tackling Bug Season
- Clean your bike regularly during peak bug season to avoid build-up
- Use a quality bike wash like MotoClean with a soft sponge or mitt
- Focus on the front — windscreen, radiator, headlights, and front forks
- Rinse thoroughly and dry to avoid water spots
- Consider applying a protective sealant after cleaning for extra defence
Don’t let midges and bugs ruin your ride or your pride in your bike. With the right care and the right product, you can keep your motorcycle looking its best all season long — no matter what the Scottish midges throw at it.
Shop MotoClean Bike Wash today and give your bike the clean it deserves.