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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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You know I have been sitting on here on brakes at work ready threads about guys/gals hitting deer and almost hitting deer. I just read a post saying June was one of the worst months for deer/vehicle collisions. Well, I have seen the same deer everyday now for a month on my ways back and forth to work. I rode the bike last friday and knowing that there is a deer in the area I slowed down just incase. Well, I think my pipes scared it and it just out of the weeds right infront of me. I had no time to hit the brakes or anything. LUCKLY, since I slowed down it just kicked my tire and did no damage to me or the bike.&nbsp\\; But man, what a rush and a moment. I have hit deer before with trucks, and man I dont want to hit one with the bike. I had to check my pants when I got home!
 
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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wow close call glad it worked out for you keeep riding safe
 
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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what state/ county&nbsp\\;were you in?
 
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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I live in Indiana and was riding home from work in Huntington County
 
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Whitetail Deer are the reason that I don't ride at night.
 
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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glad you were alert and are ok now.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Glad to hear you're ok and missed it for the most part.

Ride safe.
 
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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glad you are ok.
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deer are just the start...................
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we have to look out for Coons, Skunks, and Possoms
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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been there-done that....its not fun. glad you are ok.
 
Old Jun 23, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Nice to see someone taking a proactive approach.Knowing you always see the same deer and slowing down.Good job!Gald you are OK.....
 



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