Hit a Cow
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Mid West
Good point other sheep, almost took out a Angus with my pickup truck on a late night shift, kept seeing the dark shape but it did not correlate until I was damn near on it.
Damned glad to hear you did OK with this it could have been a helluva lot worse!!
Damned glad to hear you did OK with this it could have been a helluva lot worse!!
Banned
Joined: May 2010
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From: Dirty Jersey
I hit one @ about 50 mph back in 1980. In my dad's 68 Dodge power wagon. We used to plow snow, so I had to fuel up the trucks when it started blowing around. The plow frame was on, but not the plow. That truck was tough as nails and it was wrecked from that cow. You are real lucky my friend. Glad you got thru it. You certainly had luck on your side.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: illinois
had one run in front of my truck one time that got through a busted fence, as i got close i was shocked at how fast the big sucker turned and ran in front of me. those critters can move a little faster than you think.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 176
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From: NE Washington
Might want to look into the county land use designation before you pound on the cow owners door. Here in Washington you will see a small sign along the road that says "Range Area, Watch Out For Livestock". That little sign means you hit the cow, you buy the cow.
I know that sounds wierd, but if its Range Land the cow has the right of way and you are just a visitor.
Glad your OK. Did you try to go over as a best scenario or was laying it down not an option? I have always wondered what I would try to do in that situation. I figured laying the bike down but staying with it would be the best deal. Here, Moose are a real concern. I would rather cut under those long legs that T-Bone the massive body. Curious what the rest of you think.
Maybe time to consider a back up bike. Hope your repairs work out well. EW
I know that sounds wierd, but if its Range Land the cow has the right of way and you are just a visitor.
Glad your OK. Did you try to go over as a best scenario or was laying it down not an option? I have always wondered what I would try to do in that situation. I figured laying the bike down but staying with it would be the best deal. Here, Moose are a real concern. I would rather cut under those long legs that T-Bone the massive body. Curious what the rest of you think.
Maybe time to consider a back up bike. Hope your repairs work out well. EW
Tourer
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From: Tulsa
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