Harley Davidson Forums

Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Squirrel Took Me Out

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 12:57 PM
Share
  #1  
Gman in NC's Avatar
Gman in NC
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,257
Likes: 2
From: Gastonia, NC
Default Squirrel Took Me Out
Was riding my Heritage last Friday and a squirrel ran out into the road. I moved over some in my lane but of course so did he. His head hit my bike and I heard a 'crack'. When I got home I found that he broke the reservoir off of my rear brake. Fluid all leaked out. Didn't lose the reservoir. The rubber boot held it on the bike. Brake actually still works but can't ride it. Need to keep the dirt out. Got a new one coming. Believe it or not it is only $17. Be back on the road in about five days.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 12:59 PM
Share
  #2  
purecountry13b's Avatar
purecountry13b
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
From: King of Prussia, PA
Default
Sweet
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 12:59 PM
Share
  #3  
kwo51's Avatar
kwo51
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 3,046
Likes: 68
From: florida
Default
Damn tree rat.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:06 PM
Share
  #4  
2011Deluxe's Avatar
2011Deluxe
Banned
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 12,594
Likes: 9
From: Bama
Default
Good one, Nice aim! One less vermin on the planet.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:10 PM
Share
  #5  
socal yankee's Avatar
socal yankee
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,515
Likes: 1
From: malibu
Default
That's "nuts!"
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:18 PM
Share
  #6  
fishheadsaid's Avatar
fishheadsaid
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,762
Likes: 22
From: right down from the FloraBama
Default

Be vigilant. Some squirrels are tougher than others.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:21 PM
Share
  #7  
BiggDogg's Avatar
BiggDogg
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,566
Likes: 2
From: Morristown, NJ
Default
That sucks but it could have been worse. make sure you wipe up that dot fluid, it will eat through your paint
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:59 PM
Share
  #8  
NoRegerts's Avatar
NoRegerts
Seasoned HDF Member
Veteran: Navy
Shutterbug
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 10
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 16,982
Likes: 9,059
From: Texas Hill Country
Default
Damn, that's crazy lol. Tough little SOB!
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 01:59 PM
Share
  #9  
CSS_FXD's Avatar
CSS_FXD
Road Warrior
10 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,824
Likes: 6
From: MN
Default
Hate those little f ers!!!
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 7, 2012 | 04:04 PM
Share
  #10  
poppavein's Avatar
poppavein
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 932
Likes: 2
From: Pacific NorthWest Territory
Default
Good eatin'. You should have gone back and picked it up.
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:52 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE