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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Went out for a nice ride 100 miles plus. Just returning home, only about 200 yards from my house, when out of nowhere came this large deer. Locked the rear, deer hit on the right side. I have no idea what kept me from going down. Just luck I guess. Doing about 30-35 mph.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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Didn't kiss concrete, thats great!
Because ya didn't go down, I'll bet that this is going to be one great 4th of July for you.
I don't know how much damage there is, It is a lot less than if you had dropped it.
Enjoy the holiday. Glad you are OK.
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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No damage either, still can't believe it.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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How is poor lil Bambi?
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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No damage? Today is your day!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Unbelievable! You are one lucky dude. I had one run across the road in front of me the other day in an area where I was not looking for it... it was a good reminder and wakeup call for me to expect the unexpected. Glad you and your scoot are ok.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Didn't go down, and no damage. You would probably survive a plane crash.

Lady Luck is with you.
 
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Go buy a lottery ticket! Today is your lucky day... That's unusual for a deer to be moving in the heat of the day, but then I'm not sure of your location.
 
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Don't forget to make sure the deer gets dead.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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Sorry to hear about the accident.

If you have any hair, antlers, blood, etc from the deer on the bike leave it on there. It'll be a comp claim vs collision then and won't hurt your rates.
 
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