Why I take it a bit easier these days...

[fredz43]

I hit my deer one night in November, 1992 with my 1987 Concours. It ran out of a field onto the road. I braked, but still hit him square on. I recall seeing him right in the front part of my fairing as I hit it. It dragged the front wheel sideways in the collision and the bike went down. I did my Superman imitation as I flew over the top, leaving boot polish on the tank as I departed. Went thru the air and landed full face helmet first on the asphalt. A sound I'll never forget is the sound of the side of the helmet being scraped away next to my left ear as it saved my life while I slid down the road. Wore thru the back of my gloves and wore thru the knees of my jeans in a second. I still have scars on my knees from the road rash. Totalled my Concours and broke my left collarbone.

I used to enjoy riding at night, but don't do it anymore. The best lights will light up the road ahead, but don't do much for the forest or fields at the sides of the road where they come from. At 60 MPH you are going 88 ft/second, so you don't have much time to stop if one runs out in front of you in the dark 100 feet ahead.

So, if you see me riding at night, you've made a mistake, 'cause, "it ain't me, babe." ;D

 

[AL-58]

These things don't slice in half...

but at least they are slow and predictable 8)

They are the most dangerous, I hate it when an Irwin runs in front of me, usually not enough time to aim at it properly. Thankfully they only seem to be native to Queensland.

Al

 

[GrahamD]

They are the most dangerous, I hate it when an Irwin runs in front of me, usually not enough time to aim at it properly. Thankfully they only seem to be native to Queensland.

Al

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There is less of them these days and the remaining ones are smaller, so I have heard.

 

[erenet]

Maybe the Hornet will reduce the risk.

http://www.motorcycleinnovations.ca/Hornet_p/v120.htm

 

[Checkswrecks]

Trev -
I know right where you were and how'd you not hit the friggin radar/laser traps?
Same deer issue on Canal and the Clara Barton.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

Same deer issue on Canal and the Clara Barton.

Thse Clara Barton deer start up on MacArthur Blvd. Can't count the number of times one or more would flash across the front me on MacArthur heading down to Clara Barton. I hate deer. They like to sleep in my back yard and it's a rare day when I don't have them run across my path as I leave for work. It's expected.