Rough Week
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- lcallison
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Rough Week
Went for a ride Thursday afternoon, but it didn't last long. About 2 pm a deer ran across the road and took out my 99 Wing. I haven't looked close, but from what my wife and brother have said, insurance will probably total it. So much for going darkside. I got 5 broken ribs, a lacerated spleen, and lots of road rash, mostly on my arms. I will probably sell my 79 and my 84, and all the parts I have stored up. That makes 17 bones broken and that's too many.
Larry
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Re: Rough Week
Sorry to hear about that. And hope you have a speedy recovery. It's part of the risk we all take when we throw our leg over an iron horse. Give yourself time to heal before you throw in the towel. I have been where you are. And have the pins and plates to prove it. It made me a more careful rider,......and it will you too
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Re: Rough Week
So sorry to hear about your incident, Larry.
Glad that it's YOU, telling us about it, rather than a family member. Hope you heal quickly and completely.
Have only had one encounter with a deer and I was piloting an 88 Ford van. Can't imagine a collision while on a bike.
AL
Glad that it's YOU, telling us about it, rather than a family member. Hope you heal quickly and completely.
Have only had one encounter with a deer and I was piloting an 88 Ford van. Can't imagine a collision while on a bike.
AL
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Re: Rough Week
All the best with your recovery. I agree with Cyborg, let's not be too hasty in getting rid of your other rides. Thank God you are alive.!
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Re: Rough Week
Ugh! Never news you like to hear.
Hope the mend time goes well and is short. I’d agree with CYBORG but it’s your call.
Get well
HOTT
Hope the mend time goes well and is short. I’d agree with CYBORG but it’s your call.
Get well
HOTT
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Re: Rough Week
Sorry to hear about that Larry. I'm sorry you got hurt so bad. I wish you a speedy recovery.
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Re: Rough Week
Sorry to hear this Larry. I hope you have a good recovery and ride the saddle again.
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Re: Rough Week
Thanks y'all. I probably won't completely throw in the towel. I've been riding almost 55 years. It would feel strange not to have at least 1 bike around. I know my wife would love for me to quit, but I probably won't totally.
Larry
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Re: Rough Week
Sorry for your troubles, heal up well.
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ALL WE WANT TO DO IS DRINK OUR ESPRESSO, RIDE OUR MACHINES, AND NOT BE HASSLED BY THE MAN
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Re: Rough Week
Darned deer...it's certainly no fun. Glad you weren't injured more seriously. Get well soon.
Mark
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Re: Rough Week
Parents have a friend that has totaled 2 1800 wings on deer collisions in the last few years. Every year as deer hunting season starts in NY he contacts them to see if they need more bullets!!!
No fun for sure. Knock on wood so far my worst animal encounter (strike) was a woodchuck. It was a miracle I kept the bike upright, I can not imagine hitting a deer.
Good thoughts for your recovery.
No fun for sure. Knock on wood so far my worst animal encounter (strike) was a woodchuck. It was a miracle I kept the bike upright, I can not imagine hitting a deer.
Good thoughts for your recovery.
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Re: Rough Week
Very sorry to hear you got banged up..
Being a new rider at a more "mature" age I have decided that riding at night isn't something I'm comfortable doing.
That seems to be when most deer. motor vehicle collisions occur around here.
After I went down last summer I stood in my garage looking at my bike, helmet and decided..no..this isn't something I want to do and convinced myself to sell all the bikes.
After a few days I changed my mind and decided that an accident wasn't going to win.
I am a lot more cautious then I was coming into corners and I'm still learning but I still love to ride..
Being a new rider at a more "mature" age I have decided that riding at night isn't something I'm comfortable doing.
That seems to be when most deer. motor vehicle collisions occur around here.
After I went down last summer I stood in my garage looking at my bike, helmet and decided..no..this isn't something I want to do and convinced myself to sell all the bikes.
After a few days I changed my mind and decided that an accident wasn't going to win.
I am a lot more cautious then I was coming into corners and I'm still learning but I still love to ride..
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Re: Rough Week
Bad news indeed. Hope you heal uneventfully, time to catch up on all those books you always meant to read.
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Re: Rough Week
That’s awful Larry, probably ten deer accidents w cars within a couple of miles of my house a year.
Almost all with cars I’m sure. When we ride, one of my friends only likes the interstates (freeways) because he believes less deer than back roads. But I like to ride the backroads. So what do you do? Do the best we can to avoid them I guess. Unfortunately they can jump right into your lap from ten feet beside road out of the brush. Absolutely no way to avoid that kind of accident. Sorry to hear about your wreck. Get well soon.
Almost all with cars I’m sure. When we ride, one of my friends only likes the interstates (freeways) because he believes less deer than back roads. But I like to ride the backroads. So what do you do? Do the best we can to avoid them I guess. Unfortunately they can jump right into your lap from ten feet beside road out of the brush. Absolutely no way to avoid that kind of accident. Sorry to hear about your wreck. Get well soon.
Dave
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Re: Rough Week
Glad to hear you're doing ok. Heal well!
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"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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