motorcycle VS deer
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motorcycle VS deer
I heard a story about a guy that seen a deer with no possibility of avoiding it, so he hit the throttle and hit it strait on instead of trying to slow down or swerve around it. He no only lived but didn't even crash after hitting the deer. I was wondering if hitting dogs and animals and even deer is a better option of slamming on the brakes and swerving. What are the members ideas about this topic? I actually almost hit a flock of geese while thinking about placing this post.
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I asked this same question when i took the MSF riders course. The instructor, who had been riding for almost 25 yrs, said anything bigger than a medium size dog try to avoid at all cost.
i have youtubed deer/motocycle clips and some guys are pure lucky, they walk away without a scratch, just dirty underware, others go flipping.. i guess its all in how the stars are lined up at the time.
i have youtubed deer/motocycle clips and some guys are pure lucky, they walk away without a scratch, just dirty underware, others go flipping.. i guess its all in how the stars are lined up at the time.
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My brother in law t-boned a small doe on his Kawasaki 1800 and it cut the deer in half, he didn't put the bike down but did break his big toe on his left foot. (was wearing boots too . . ) We did have to take him to the local carwash and powerwash him and the bike though as they looked like they'd been slimed . .aka ghostbusters.
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Two things:
Thing One - Slamming on the brakes + swerving = bike down. You probably meant to say "slamming on the brakes OR swerving."
Thing Two - There's no good way to hit a deer. I agree with conventional wisdom that you avoid it if you can (unless avoiding it puts you into a tree or over a cliff).
Hitting something bigger than me has always been my greatest fear while riding.
Thing One - Slamming on the brakes + swerving = bike down. You probably meant to say "slamming on the brakes OR swerving."
Thing Two - There's no good way to hit a deer. I agree with conventional wisdom that you avoid it if you can (unless avoiding it puts you into a tree or over a cliff).
Hitting something bigger than me has always been my greatest fear while riding.
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A man was recently killed in Michigan.
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapi...ddleville.html
I went on a ride many years ago, down through the swamp between Virginia Beach and NC. Can't remember the route, 1 or 15 or something like that. I hit a huge snake that was sunning itself. Wasn't going very fast, and wierd stuff happened. It acted like a chock for a little bit, making my front wheel skid around, before coming lose. It was close, but I didn't go down.
I think it is luck of the draw.
http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapi...ddleville.html
I went on a ride many years ago, down through the swamp between Virginia Beach and NC. Can't remember the route, 1 or 15 or something like that. I hit a huge snake that was sunning itself. Wasn't going very fast, and wierd stuff happened. It acted like a chock for a little bit, making my front wheel skid around, before coming lose. It was close, but I didn't go down.
I think it is luck of the draw.
Last edited by krh1326; Aug 15, 2010 at 07:02 AM.
I hit a deer my first year riding. I had a 2006 Sportster 1200c, I am 6'3 300 lbs. Yes I looked ridiculous on the bike, but I always wanted a Harley and I got it at an auction for a great price. So anyway..... Going down the road about 60 miles an hour just before sundown. Out of the corner of my eye I see the deer jump over the guardrail and he stood across my lane. Nothing I could do. I squeezed the gas tank with my knees, grabbed the clutch and squeezed the brakes. I broadsided the deer, took him off his feet and he went sweeping around the front of the bike to the right side. His head and chest ripped my foot off of the rear break and peg and brought it back behind me. I kept the bike straight and running and just kept going down the road. The only damage I found was the next season when I pulled it back outta the garage and hit a big bump... Him colliding with my peg he weakened the heads on the 2 bolts that connect the peg mount to the frame.
Just when you thought that was bad enough, a month ago I got an 03 EG Classic, Pulled out of my drive way and ran over the neighbors pug who was loose.. I turned around to make sure it was ok and the wife thought i forgot my wallet. Didn't notice I ran a dog over. LOL.
Just when you thought that was bad enough, a month ago I got an 03 EG Classic, Pulled out of my drive way and ran over the neighbors pug who was loose.. I turned around to make sure it was ok and the wife thought i forgot my wallet. Didn't notice I ran a dog over. LOL.
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If you check the national and state stats for deer vs bike collisions I think you'll find a very high fatality rate. For bikers.
One of the main reasons I avoid riding at night whenever possible. If the deer don't get you the drunks, potholes, and car parts lying in the road will.
Wife and I went out to our favorite hot wing place one night last week. Lot of back country roads. By the time we made it home we were both nervous wrecks.
One of the main reasons I avoid riding at night whenever possible. If the deer don't get you the drunks, potholes, and car parts lying in the road will.
Wife and I went out to our favorite hot wing place one night last week. Lot of back country roads. By the time we made it home we were both nervous wrecks.
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Well as this just almost happened to me with my kid on the back I will have to say I did a very Controlled hard break with the intention if I needed to to Gas it and get weight shift working in my Favor and off the frontend. I will brake but that's it they are just to unpredictable and I want my bike as straight as possible for when or if I hit it.
Well I ended up just missing it's Tail as it went across me but then the little bugger decided to run along side of me as I was picking speed back up. I had my Cam mounted and just as I hit it on it came back across but i was going a bit slower and was watching it very close as to where it was going.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q71xGE2PRUU
Well I ended up just missing it's Tail as it went across me but then the little bugger decided to run along side of me as I was picking speed back up. I had my Cam mounted and just as I hit it on it came back across but i was going a bit slower and was watching it very close as to where it was going.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q71xGE2PRUU
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My brother in laws buddy hit a deer on his RKC. He kept the bike upright, with the engine-guard bent backwards braking his left leg and pinning it to the bike. I believe that is called God's Grace.