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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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I hit a deer on my wide glide Saturday night. I was by myself on the home stretch just 1/4 mile from my house. I broke several ribs and am pretty busted up. I'm workin on pricing out replacing all of my broken stuff but the gas tank is ruined along with my beautiful paint ;(

I'm going to call the insurance company Friday and see what they'll cover... I'll post pix later -too many percosets to move right now
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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Sucks ... glad you're on the mend ... check the classifieds ... and let the forum members on here know what parts on your bike are busted up ... guys on here are pretty responsive to a friend in need ... hope the insurance adjuster does right by you ....

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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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get well soon....

that's what i hate about riding at night...get old; eyesight goes; them little beggers will be in the road before you know it.....
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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Glad to hear that you are not busted up more than you described! Your bike can always be repaired or replaced. Good luck with your insurance company--hope ya have a fast and complete recovery!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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That sucks, sorry about the bike, but glad you're ok. I was riding with a group on a toy run a few years back and the guy in front of me hit one head on. It flipped his bike end over end and he landed head first. Died a few hours later. We were in the middle of around 80 bikes at 2 PM and it just jumped right out in between bikes. Just never know.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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Man that sucks...glad you are not critically injured and I'll say a prayer for your speedy recovery. Your bike can be fixed better than new. Take care and get well.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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Thanks guys, so far the only thing I'm having a hard time finding is the gas tank. I'll post pix of the damage and the progress tomorrow.

Here's some pix before I kissed Bambi







 
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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I'm gald your ok. That bike is beautiful, I hate to see the after pics... Nothing worse than seeing your pride and joy all f**ked up!!!
 
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fkn a-hole deer! i hate them
 
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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mend fast..
 
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