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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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I took one up the nose today at about 65mph. It was one of the more unpleasant experiences in my life.
Got stung inside the nostril on the way up to Sturgis last year. Instantly added 2-300 words to my vocabulary.....
 
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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I got a wasp caught under the leather ear flap of my half helmet, stung my *** a few times before I got him smashed with the other hand. I had to pull over and drink some water and chill for a few. That sucked.

They seem to be really bad right now. I have worn my facemask a few times recently from getting pelted constantly.
 
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by warrick
I got a wasp caught under the leather ear flap of my half helmet, stung my *** a few times before I got him smashed with the other hand. I had to pull over and drink some water and chill for a few. That sucked.

They seem to be really bad right now. I have worn my facemask a few times recently from getting pelted constantly.

I think this mild winter is going to make for a lot of bugs this year. My ride today made me consider getting a fullface helmet. But the dog in me just loves the wind in my face.
 
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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I'm another one that had a bee go under a pant leg. Got stung on the upper, outer thigh. Not pleasant at all
 
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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I had a smallish beetle like thing find it's way into a pore on my neck. Sqeezed it out like a pimple and the damn thing was still alive.
 
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Bugs are a good source of protein.
 
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Had a bee bounce off the forks and ended up going in my button up shirt and stung me three times, surprised I didn't crash the bike on that one.
 
Old Apr 30, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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I had a smallish beetle like thing find it's way into a pore on my neck. Sqeezed it out like a pimple and the damn thing was still alive.
Ok, that wins the disgusting award in my book.
 
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Originally Posted by warrick
I got a wasp caught under the leather ear flap of my half helmet, stung my *** a few times before I got him smashed with the other hand.
Why were you wearing a half helmet on your ***?
 
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