My '06 S4R Red with Black stripe 1 0f the 100 "Final Edition" bikes is dead. Hit a deer Saturday @ 40mph. it ran out from behind a fence, I had no time to react just hoped the front end would come up enough to ride over instead of through the deer...that didn't happen..only solace is the deer is dead too, if it wasn't I'm sure my husband would have went over and killed it. He was riding behind me on his new tricolore.
I escaped with rash on my left knee as my jeans wore through, and just a lot of bruises mostly to the right side, and very very sore...amazingly no broken bones [thumbsup]
My Helmet, Jacket and Gloves are torn up. As my husband said, they are 1 time use and they did their job, and that they did. So to all those out there that think its too warm I'll ride without the jacket today or I don't need a full face helmet or gloves...my face would have been shredded by the pavement, not to mention my hands, shoulders and arms. You just never know what will happen when your out riding.
So have fun , be safe and wear your gear [thumbsup] [moto]
Fear #1: blowout on either tire
Fear #2: Deer. Plenty of em here in mid mo.
Fear #3: Slow moving farm equipment while cresting a hill (also plenty here)
Glad you're ok. I rode without my gloves on the other day "just down the road" and I really felt naket. Won't happen again.
stories like this are a good example of why you should always wear gear.
Sorry about the bike, glad you're ok.
Glad you are OK, sorry about the bike. +1 on the gear.
I am glad you are OK!
That really sucks. Glad to hear the gear did its job. [thumbsup]
Sorry about the bike. Most important is you came out of it OK. Thanks for the gear reminder.
Good gear is sooooooo worth it!
Sorry about the bike, but glad you're well enough to tell us all about it.
And yes, I'm sure that after seeing you run through the deer, your husband was MORE than ready to kill it if it had survived.
Last few times I've been out riding I've seen numerous deer, very dangerous. It's not even mating season yet this year and they are everywhere. Last year in November I hit one with my old Mercedes turbodiesel at 90mph. I don't remember seeing so many of them until recent years, but they are out there everywhere and they are just plain stupid and will step right out in front of you so as usual keep both eyes peeled and on the path ahead, scanning for the stupid fvckers because you don't want to hit one at speed. We need more deer hunters.
Sorry to hear about your bike but glad to hear you are OK! +1 to wearing the gear. Maybe you will get moto specific pants now? They would have kept you from getting rash on your leg.
First of all, it's good to hear that you're ok. What an unexpected thing to have happen!!! Your insurance should pay for your bike since you did hit the dear. Ironically, I was told my my progressive agent that it's always better to hit a deer than swerve and hit something/someone else. Now that was in discussion about my SUV not a motorcycle. But from an insurance point of view, the deer wasn't supposed to be on the road in the first place and therefore not your fault for hitting.
Quote from: Jarvicious on June 02, 2009, 07:19:28 AM
Fear #1: blowout on either tire
Fear #2: Deer. Plenty of em here in mid mo.
Fear #3: Slow moving farm equipment while cresting a hill (also plenty here)
Regarding fear #1, aren't motorcycle tires designed to slowly deflate?? I've never heard of anyone having a "blowout" similar to that which happens in a car.
Glad to hear that you are OK. Sorry to hear about your bike. This is a great example of always wearing the appropriate gear. Sometimes I get on my friends for riding in short sleeves to work. They usually say something like, "I am just coming to work, I am not riding hard." I guess they will figure it out the hard way. You never know what is going to happen.
Hope you heal up soon!
I knew this would turn into the tired old gear lecture/rant... WE GET IT! [drink]
Sorry about the bike..
Quote from: sally101 on June 02, 2009, 03:10:45 PM
I knew this would turn into the tired old gear lecture/rant... WE GET IT! [drink]
Sorry about the bike..
I don't see anyone ranting or lecturing. To what post are you referring? I see people genuinely happy that the OP survived and did as well as she did because of her gear and stating the obvious about the fact that her gear helped a ton.
Anyways, to the OP, sorry to hear about the bike and your injuries but glad you are relatively ok. Get well soon! If there's anything we can do, let us know.
So glad you're ok! I can't imagine hitting a dear. I live in Miami, so no dear. One scarred the shit out of me last weekend in Colorado. It jumped out onto the highway then back. I think if I saw one on the bike I'd still be screaming! Hope you heal up quickly!
You had your trouble on Saturday, I had mine on Sunday.
http//ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=24614
Very similar speeds, very similar results, I just didn't bring the deer.
Glad you're noit seriously injured. Sure does hurt, tho, doesn't it?
Sorry to hear dude
sorry about the bike. Glad your ok. Perhaps you can resurrect the bike and still be 1 of 100. Also I hear [drink] works for sore bodies.
Glad you are ok, and glad that damn deer is dead...
He probably deserved it.
you should post in the Gear section, in the 'Gear that Survived etc etc' sticky
Thanks to all for nice comments and to bun bun yes it does hurt, amazingly the little bit of rash on my knee is what hurts the most out of all the bumps and bruises...it is amazing to see new bruises appearing where there was just soreness...guess my body is healing [thumbsup]
The bike should be totalled by the insurance company as the repair cost for parts alone is more than the cost of the bike when it was new. I wont be rebuilding this one, might get a used S4RS pearl white...I really wanted that initially, but got a nice deal on this S4R that I just couldn't justify the additional cost for the S4RS...Then...Now its a different story [moto] Have been considering a Aprilia Tuono, but don't know of a local dealership to service..Hubby says get the S4RS once a Ducati Owner always a Ducati owner ( this is my 2nd) had a '92 900SS...hummm think I'll wait until I can swing a leg over a bike without wincing in pain.
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Quote from: Qwack on June 04, 2009, 01:27:56 PM
Thanks to all for nice comments and to bun bun yes it does hurt, amazingly the little bit of rash on my knee is what hurts the most out of all the bumps and bruises...it is amazing to see new bruises appearing where there was just soreness...guess my body is healing [thumbsup]
The bike should be totalled by the insurance company as the repair cost for parts alone is more than the cost of the bike when it was new. I wont be rebuilding this one, might get a used S4RS pearl white...I really wanted that initially, but got a nice deal on this S4R that I just couldn't justify the additional cost for the S4RS...Then...Now its a different story [moto] Have been considering a Aprilia Tuono, but don't know of a local dealership to service..Hubby says get the S4RS once a Ducati Owner always a Ducati owner ( this is my 2nd) had a '92 900SS...hummm think I'll wait until I can swing a leg over a bike without wincing in pain.
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Glad to hear you are OK. Try topical Arnica (herbal med) for bruises and swelling. Works awesome! I also use oral Arnica for my trick knee and any other injuries like that and swear by it.
Quote from: corey on June 03, 2009, 06:35:54 AM
Glad you are ok, and glad that damn deer is dead...
He probably deserved it.
+1
You did eat him, didn't you? For that would be the sweetest revenge for wrecking you.
Glad you made it with minimal damage. Get well soon.
Quote from: Speedbag on June 04, 2009, 03:25:42 PM
+1
You did eat him, didn't you? For that would be the sweetest revenge for wrecking you.
[laugh] [laugh] No I didn't eat him, but the turkey buzzards did. Where the accident happened is on our daily drive to and from house. My husband came home monday and said there was a line of buzzards on the fence from where the deer ran out in front of me, and they were all taking turns... [cheeky]
Quote from: Jarvicious on June 02, 2009, 07:19:28 AM
Fear #1: blowout on either tire
Fear #2: Deer. Plenty of em here in mid mo.
Fear #3: Slow moving farm equipment while cresting a hill (also plenty here)
Glad you're ok. I rode without my gloves on the other day "just down the road" and I really felt naket. Won't happen again.
I have relized all three of your fears. I hit the deer in my driveway (had a long driveway with a 90degree turn in it. I crested a hill ony to find a farm tractor stopped in the road. I skidded to a sideways stop and did not hit it. and while going 80MPH or so I had the rear tire blow out. I skidded to a stop on the side of the Hwy. Im so happy it was the rear tire.
To the original poster, Im happy to hear that you are ok.
Quote from: angler on June 04, 2009, 01:51:27 PM
Glad to hear you are OK. Try topical Arnica (herbal med) for bruises and swelling. Works awesome! I also use oral Arnica for my trick knee and any other injuries like that and swear by it.
Thanks Angler, just picked some up at GNC... [beer]
Quote from: Qwack on June 05, 2009, 12:47:49 PM
Thanks Angler, just picked some up at GNC... [beer]
I tore the ulnar collateral ligament (ligaments that control thumb - injury also called gamekeepers thumb) on my left hand over Memorial Day. By the next morning I had a huge knot just below my wrist. Within 12 hours of dosing with arnica swelling was totally gone. I think it knocks down swelling better than any of the other NSAIDs I have used. It also makes bruises disappear fast. I'll second the beer [drink]
Quote from: angler on June 05, 2009, 12:54:22 PM
I tore the ulnar collateral ligament (ligaments that control thumb - injury also called gamekeepers thumb) on my left hand over Memorial Day. By the next morning I had a huge knot just below my wrist. Within 12 hours of dosing with arnica swelling was totally gone. I think it knocks down swelling better than any of the other NSAIDs I have used. It also makes bruises disappear fast. I'll second the beer [drink]
Angler, That Arnica stuff is amazing...the bruising on my right foot is almost gone, and it was very bruised, the soreness in my arms is feeling somewhat better..all this 24hours after first applying... :o Thank you again, as I had never heard of this stuff before. I t will be stocked in my house from now on [thumbsup]