Forest Rat Dead, Bike Dead, Rider OK
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Wow glad you didn't go for a heli ride! I get nervous riding after dark. How fast were you going and what was the $ damage?Hi, Don. Wow! What an amazing accident, and how fortunate that you brought the bike to a stop and then home. It reminds me of those stories you read about the B-17 in WW-II that got all blown up by flack and shit but still made it home with the crew intact. Sorry about your bike. Having just come back from Yosemite Deer Sanctuary, I had forest rats in the back of my mind the whole time, feeling frankly helpless knowing that they suddenly just appear out of nowhere and BAM!
Does this mean we can't crash at your place after all?
Jb
Fairlaner
The Bartender Whisperer
you do realise this was 2 years ago right?
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beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
jspoon: Richard is right, Yer Maun dcarver now specializes in hitting oncoming Ducati riders if the opportunity presents itself!
Gr8 W8
Member
WOW!!!!
You ROCK!!!!
Glad you are OK.
Now that it has been a while, let's see pic of the new bike!
You ROCK!!!!
Glad you are OK.
Now that it has been a while, let's see pic of the new bike!
Silver Penguin
Silver Penguin
No - he had an open opportunity to hit a Ducati rider and missed the dude. IIRC, Don had to work pretty hard to enable the miss.
Get the next one Don!dcarver
Well-known member
I still love Ducks, for the record. Just not that guy!
ponyfool
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If this is going to happen, this is how it should happen. One less forest rat, one safe rider. Glad you're ok buddy.
LDRydr
A Homeless Nomad
You did better than this local PNWrider that died yesterday as a result of a deer collision: STORY LINK
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airboss
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Dang! this one popped on veiw new post, I thought you had done done it again.
Cello II
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This hits too close to home for my comfort!! I'm really impressed that you were able to stay alert during this event, Don, even if it was a couple years ago.
In early June I was riding the river between Ellensburg and Yakima ,WA when an unseen deer went airborn and tried to jump over me. Unfortunately I noticed it first as it was above me and falling. I killed it with my helmet, and was knocked off the bike. It slid across the highway and totaled a small pickup, and I slid on my front side 135 feet down the road concussed and unconscious....no memory for 1 1/2 hours. ATGATT!!! The gear worked except for the light gloves which both came off. I broke one finger in two places and had a bunch of hand and wrist abrasions, but was released within three hours. I'm going to be fine once my body heals and gets over the shock.
I have no recollection of the event. I didn't get to ride it through as you did, but I lucked out and did better than many who are in a cage when colliding with a deer.
I really miss riding and I'm not too happy about reading this old post, but I had to respond. I still have serious doubts about risking riding again, but I miss the twisties and the marvelous friends.
Alan
In early June I was riding the river between Ellensburg and Yakima ,WA when an unseen deer went airborn and tried to jump over me. Unfortunately I noticed it first as it was above me and falling. I killed it with my helmet, and was knocked off the bike. It slid across the highway and totaled a small pickup, and I slid on my front side 135 feet down the road concussed and unconscious....no memory for 1 1/2 hours. ATGATT!!! The gear worked except for the light gloves which both came off. I broke one finger in two places and had a bunch of hand and wrist abrasions, but was released within three hours. I'm going to be fine once my body heals and gets over the shock.
I have no recollection of the event. I didn't get to ride it through as you did, but I lucked out and did better than many who are in a cage when colliding with a deer.
I really miss riding and I'm not too happy about reading this old post, but I had to respond. I still have serious doubts about risking riding again, but I miss the twisties and the marvelous friends.
Alan
johnny80s
Turtle Gears
Fairlaner
The Bartender Whisperer
Wrap em in scotch tape Johhny it helps....... .
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Patriot
Isabella is Lazarus
glad ya still with us Alan and thanx for sharing...it helps to be reminded of the perils out there for all of us
wish you easy and fast healing...both physical and mental...I've never been down <knocking on desk & head> on the street, but reading of others misfortune is good for learning, but does psyche me out some :blink:
I could easily encourage you to get back on the horse, but when & if ya ready, you'll know and I hope to let us know too
Best to ya, and I know it affects your family and friends as well... :clapping:
let's ride safe and be careful out there,
Mike in Nawlins'
Bustanut joker
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That's just sick .... A human loving Ducks
What the hell they ever do to you? :blink: Shit man, get a Goat, or at least a Sheep.. Damn dood! I think ya have a problem :dribble: :jester:
iCruze
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Uh that was awesome that you were able to walk away from that.
Toecutter
What would DoG do?
ZOIKS!!! Don't try this at home! You were quite fortunate to keep your neck unbroken.
Well, that makes you one bad-ass deer hunter! I killed one with an arrow once upon a time, but no head-butts....
MCML
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
First - glad this did not happen again.
Second - Hitting / being hit by other motorcycles, is not fun - so happy to hear DC missed the duck.
Third - Alan, WTF!!??? When you were recently writing here about your Alaskan experiences you were going through all of that? Never said a word (or did I just miss it?). Need to know basis, eh?
Second - Hitting / being hit by other motorcycles, is not fun - so happy to hear DC missed the duck.
Third - Alan, WTF!!??? When you were recently writing here about your Alaskan experiences you were going through all of that? Never said a word (or did I just miss it?). Need to know basis, eh?
dcarver
Well-known member
Had one hit my 96 3/4 ton diesel Dodge just below drive side mirror, 90 degree angle. Even in the truck I damn near got into the passenger seat. Me, I don't like them tick-infested good-for-nothing-but-eating forest rats.
Cello - massive hit, I am so glad you are ok. You will decide in your own time. For me, since I rode away, unscathed, it was a no-brainer. No less mental impact than 'jeesh, a meteorite may fall out of the sky tonight and hit me' kind of thing.
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