I'm not sure about the rest of the country but here in the Midwest, this can be a very dangerous time of year to be a biker. A lot of animals become very active, especially at dusk and dawn. The deer in particular become extremely unpredictable. They are moving a lot at this time of year with the bucks acting much like an 18 year old's first visit to the strip club.I bring this up not only as a warning but because I was reminded of it this morning. A co-worker of mine got into a head on collision with a deer on his way to work this morning while on his bike. He ended up with 6 broken ribs and a punctured lung. He was actually quite lucky. I've seen deer wipe out entire cars.
Be careful out there.
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Ugh. That picture made my stomach hurt. It's terrible to see a motorcycle belly up like that. I'm glad your friend didn't get any more hurt than he did, but sounds like what he suffered was plenty! Hope he'll have a speedy recovery!
Ride safe!
I absolutely will not ride early in the morning or late in the afternoon at this time of year, just for this reason. I know you must have read my fears of deer on the road coming back from Milwaukee, and that was at the end of August. Right now during the Rut, it's a baaad time to mess with deer.
Just the other night I had to drive Wendy home from the Boneyard because she was shitfaced. I put her to bed and headed home at around 1am. We live in a semi-rural area. While driving along on one of the windy back roads that connects Wendy's town and mine, I saw a Buck standing next to the road like he was hitch-hiking. Had to be a 6 or 8 pointer. Luckily, he just stood there and watched me go by.
If I'd have hit him in my wife's new car...let's just say I'd be in about as good a shape as your buddy about now!
I do my best not to ride at all in the early morning or evening or at night when the deer are around either. Scares the Sh*t out of me.
Looks like this was in broad daylight. Even scarier.
My warmest wishes go out to your friend for a speedy recovery.
Good reminder. Sometimes we just hop on and hit the road without thinking about that kind of stuff no matter how careful we are. There ain't nothing like riding at dawn or dusk but it is also the most risky time. I guess everything has a price. Sucks.
Hope that your co-worker makes the come back. I would sue that bastard deer if I was him.
Good reminder. Your friend is in our prayers.
-Peace
Glad he is OK considering. Those four legged carp can be so dangerous.
Sorry to hear of your co-workers bad luck. Living in the Midwest like we do deer are a constant threat. I stopped last night at 5pm after all day in the rain for just this reason.
Wishing your friend a speedy and full recovery.
fasthair
Yikes! That picture gives me the chills. Mother Nature can be a real bitch at times.
Thanks for all the well wishes folks. I'll pass it along.
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