Ouch.!

chasssmash · 09-26-2012, 03:57 PM

Chasbo

chasssmash · 09-26-2012, 03:58 PM

Chasbo

chasssmash · 09-26-2012, 03:59 PM

Chasbo

chasssmash · 09-26-2012, 04:01 PM

Need I say more.

4 months ago my front wheel fell off at 90mph-also only a scratch

Only 7 lives left for this year

Quitting bikes now as I have 2 little ones and a crazy ex wife

Chasbo

Hawk62cj5 · 09-26-2012, 06:09 PM

yeah ouch , hope you heal quick

Trespasser · 09-27-2012, 06:32 AM

What bike were you riding? Can't really tell from the pic.

ozmoses · 09-27-2012, 06:38 AM

NY tag.

Deer.

Shocker.

They are breeding out of control these past several years, regardless of what the DEC will tell you.

I've re-thought many evening rides due to these vermin.

chasssmash · 09-27-2012, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trespasser

What bike were you riding? Can't really tell from the pic.

Triumph Scrambler

Chasbo

cliffy109 · 09-27-2012, 09:26 AM

That really sucks. I'm really amazed I haven't had any close encounters here in VA. Its not that I don't see deer. I see them all the time at all times of the day and night. Strangely, they seem to run from my bike. Its the damnedest thing. They may be feeding with heads down but when my 2008 GSA approaches, they look up and jump away. I can't even count the number of times this has happened. It is starting to make me think something about the headlights or exhaust note or maybe even my hi-viz jacket is making them recognize me as a predator.

I'm quite happy about this but I'm not getting comfortable either. I still go hard on to the brakes when I see one near the road and I constantly scan for deer but I just have not had any jump out in front of me.

chasssmash · 09-27-2012, 01:51 PM

I have passed so many deer without problems but this one really wanted to say hi in person.

When I saw it. I slowed from 50 to 30 but the road was slick and I was hoping for the best. I didn't swerve just hit it straight on which I am glad about. I felt swerving would have left a dead chasbo and a live deer instead of vice versa but who knows. Those deer are completely insane in the way they move around.

I am rethinking not riding again-hey I rode to work this morning but damn it hurts and I've totalled 2 bikes and 6 months.

Chasbo

Chiriqui Charlie · 09-27-2012, 02:08 PM

Have you considered changing your gear? That knee looks painful!

tedder · 09-27-2012, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiriqui Charlie

Have you considered changing your gear?

Not a concern:

Quote:

Originally Posted by chasssmash

Quitting bikes now as I have 2 little ones and a crazy ex wife

chasssmash · 09-27-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiriqui Charlie

Have you considered changing your gear? That knee looks painful!

Only jeans.=pain
The leather jacket saved a lot of skin

Chasbo

woofer2609 · 09-27-2012, 06:41 PM

Entering the rut season for deer. Apparently a very dangerous time to be on the road. I don't hunt, so don't pretend to know much, but the hormonal changes make for crazy white tail behaviour in and about October.

CHAPIN · 09-30-2012, 01:28 AM

Take a little break and after your knee and pride have healed evaluate if:

1. You should ride slower and with riding gear all the time.
2. Quit riding.

I have been down twice in the last 9 weeks. That made me reevaluate the type of riding I was doing and have decided I want to enjoy riding for as long as my body allows me to. This means I will have to adjust my riding style accordingly.

Just something for you to think.

Chapin

09-26-2012, 03:57 PM	#1
chasssmash ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 721	Ouch.! Chasbo

09-26-2012, 06:09 PM	#5
Hawk62cj5 2 Cheap 4 a KLR Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Southern Va Oddometer: 300	yeah ouch , hope you heal quick __________________ 09 Super Sherpa KL250 62 CJ-5 Trailering a bike is like hiring a prostitute just to jerk off in front of her .

09-27-2012, 06:32 AM	#6
Trespasser Dark Rider Joined: Jul 2012 Location: The Sierra Nevada range Oddometer: 57	What bike were you riding? Can't really tell from the pic. __________________ Happiness is a choice.

09-27-2012, 06:38 AM	#7
ozmoses Ride On Joined: Jul 2009 Location: USA Oddometer: 1,046	NY tag. Deer. Shocker. They are breeding out of control these past several years, regardless of what the DEC will tell you. I've re-thought many evening rides due to these vermin. __________________ Opinions are like internet connections- everybody has one.

09-30-2012, 01:28 AM	#15
CHAPIN Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Guatemala, Central America Oddometer: 166	Take a little break Take a little break and after your knee and pride have healed evaluate if: 1. You should ride slower and with riding gear all the time. 2. Quit riding. I have been down twice in the last 9 weeks. That made me reevaluate the type of riding I was doing and have decided I want to enjoy riding for as long as my body allows me to. This means I will have to adjust my riding style accordingly. Just something for you to think. Chapin __________________ My ego has been writing checks my body can no longer cash.

09-26-2012, 03:58 PM	#2
chasssmash ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 721	Chasbo

09-26-2012, 03:59 PM	#3
chasssmash ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 721	Chasbo

09-26-2012, 04:01 PM	#4
chasssmash ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 721	Need I say more. 4 months ago my front wheel fell off at 90mph-also only a scratch Only 7 lives left for this year Quitting bikes now as I have 2 little ones and a crazy ex wife Chasbo

09-27-2012, 09:26 AM	#9
cliffy109 Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Oddometer: 1,275	That really sucks. I'm really amazed I haven't had any close encounters here in VA. Its not that I don't see deer. I see them all the time at all times of the day and night. Strangely, they seem to run from my bike. Its the damnedest thing. They may be feeding with heads down but when my 2008 GSA approaches, they look up and jump away. I can't even count the number of times this has happened. It is starting to make me think something about the headlights or exhaust note or maybe even my hi-viz jacket is making them recognize me as a predator. I'm quite happy about this but I'm not getting comfortable either. I still go hard on to the brakes when I see one near the road and I constantly scan for deer but I just have not had any jump out in front of me.

09-27-2012, 01:51 PM	#10
chasssmash ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 721	I have passed so many deer without problems but this one really wanted to say hi in person. When I saw it. I slowed from 50 to 30 but the road was slick and I was hoping for the best. I didn't swerve just hit it straight on which I am glad about. I felt swerving would have left a dead chasbo and a live deer instead of vice versa but who knows. Those deer are completely insane in the way they move around. I am rethinking not riding again-hey I rode to work this morning but damn it hurts and I've totalled 2 bikes and 6 months. Chasbo

09-27-2012, 02:08 PM	#11
Chiriqui Charlie Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Panama Highlands Oddometer: 171	Have you considered changing your gear? That knee looks painful!

09-27-2012, 06:41 PM	#14
woofer2609 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Extreme Pacific SouthWest (of Canada) Oddometer: 217	Entering the rut season for deer. Apparently a very dangerous time to be on the road. I don't hunt, so don't pretend to know much, but the hormonal changes make for crazy white tail behaviour in and about October.

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