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Title: I hit a deer Post by: Desmostro on June 15, 2012, 06:19:58 AM Hwy 1 south of the Racetrack. Tightest right left twisties with stacked thick flora, out popped the fauna. It darted to the yellow line at full gallop.
I stood my 848 upright and hit the breaks hard. I had a computer and books in my backpack that was weighing in around 40 pounds. It took everything I had to keep my chin off my tank. The little deer stopped juked, then dove with all of its potential right for my front wheel. Visions of YouTube cyclists hitting a wild bore and tumbling into the trees raced through my thoughts. I let go of the breaks and locked my arms elbows bent to keep the front wheel straight. What I would do on a mountain bike if i had to take a hit. Head down, butt back, Flight attendants take your positions, BRACE ! BRACE ! BRACE ! THUMP! I hit it squarely and felt the shock ripple through my arms. It spun around behind me and I kept going. After the shock and wobble I got back into a lean to complete the curve got around the next one as well. A quick look back saw cars coming in both directions. There was nothing I could do for the deer. I pulled over in PR Stn. and got my adrenaline down. Examining the bike it looks like the tires took the entire blow. No damage at all, though I can't say the same for that deer. Bummer. Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: mostrobelle on June 15, 2012, 06:46:58 AM Glad you're OK, Eric. Whew... gave me a scare there.
Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: desmoquattro on June 15, 2012, 06:53:42 AM So glad you're OK...
At times like these, I take solace in Sid Viscious... Who killed Bambi - The sex pistols (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQfzQ79OQkY#) Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: ilya on June 15, 2012, 03:20:41 PM phew! lucky you dude.
Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: aaen on June 15, 2012, 03:46:29 PM Wow, i hope u changed your shorts after that one!!! Glad your alright mate!!
Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: Desmostro on June 15, 2012, 04:42:48 PM Wow, i hope u changed your shorts after that one!!! Glad your alright mate!! [thumbsup] Good call. I'm going to add "changed shorts" to the 'Saved It, Analysis' Thread. Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: aaen on June 15, 2012, 07:48:08 PM Don't forget the pucker mark on the seat from when u clenched up. :)
Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: cokey on June 15, 2012, 10:05:07 PM Reminds me of the guy on a sport bike cutting a deer in half n didn't even wobble.. glade you faired well..
Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: GEEZER on June 16, 2012, 10:34:50 PM darned forest rats!
Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: dtarsky on June 17, 2012, 07:39:45 PM I almost did today too. It was just a baby, like 5" tall. I slowed way down and gunned my engine, scaring it off and up the hill.
Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: Popeye the Sailor on June 17, 2012, 08:43:12 PM [clap] Nice save!
Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: Desmostro on June 18, 2012, 12:16:31 PM Reminds me of the guy on a sport bike cutting a deer in half n didn't even wobble.. glade you faired well.. W. T. F. :o ?! Pics? Is this YouTube or Martin Scorsessi? Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: cokey on June 18, 2012, 12:27:12 PM Motorcycle Hits Deer @ 85 mph | Helmet Cam (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZAjJ-g0UDw&feature=youtube_gdata_player#)
Title: Re: I hit a deer Post by: Desmostro on June 19, 2012, 11:08:54 AM Ya that was pretty gruesome. [puke]
Knocked his bike into the next lane. wow. Unreal. Keep yer eyes peeled gang. [Dolph] |