Dead skunk
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 914
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From: Republic of Texas
Between my wife and I, we've hit a total of 3 so far, over the years. I hit and killed one on a Triumph Trident I owned in the 70s. Didn't drop the bike.
I don't ride at night around here at all anymore - not worth the risk.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,276
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From: Top of Texas
Some of the things I've avoided here include: Wild Turkey, BigHorn Sheep, Deer, Bear, Moose, Elk, Dogs, and one crazy horse. I've had to stop, swerve, speed up or some of all the above to avoid encounters with each one of the above listed critters. Oh, and a crazy pheasant that seemed attracted to the colors of my bike.... Other than that, drivers of all kind! Ride safe out there.....
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 94
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From: Central Massachusetts
In the Mass,NH area where I ride we've had a couple of realy bad ice storms this year causing severe tree damage.Just yesterday my wife wacked me while swerving in her car.I quickly pointed out what I was dodging.A broken limb hanging by bark some 30 feet overhead.This will be a scarey riding season in the north east.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: 20 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Third Coast, South Texas
Had a red bird hit me at 70. Was wearing a half helmet and the helmet took half the hit. The other half in the right cheek.
Oh and some big a$$ potholes in southwest Colorado just before crossing over to Utah.
Oh and some big a$$ potholes in southwest Colorado just before crossing over to Utah.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 235
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From: Brownsville CA
TO AtkRWC The bear just rolled over and over, got up and went the same way he came from. After we got up and got the bike up and collected ourselves we noticed when I hit him he must of had a mouth full of berries.