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High sided the wing this AM on the way to work avoiding three deer, which earned me a bus ride to the hospital. Got a little rash on my knuckles, knees, & left love handle. Also broke my ankle, cracked my scapula, 6 cracked ribs, & 6 staples in my scalp. They'll decide what to do with ankle & shoulder tomorrow. The bright side of this? It wasn't the shovel!
Mike
speedjunkie, I'm sorry about your crash, sounds painful, but very glad that you are alive to tell about it! I hope you have a quick and full recovery.
So sorry to hear that! wish you a speedy recovery! Hit a deer on my GL1500 a few years ago at 65 mph, luckily I hit the head on my left side and just broke some plastic and blew my saddle bag apart, kept on riding.
Get Well Soon!
Staples in the head? ouch! Get better quick!
...go one of us. :shock:
How is the bike?
I wish you the best and may you heal without issues. Deer scare the crap outta me when on my bikes and we are getting into the rut soon.
Btw.. I hunt them as well. The first one I take this fall will be in honor/payback for you.
Buddy is going to look at bike tomorrow. I've never had the desire to buy & fill a dear tag......till now.
Mike
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Wishing a speedy recovery.
Hi-side a B? That must have been a rodeo. Glad you are up and typing and hope you heal quickly.
Sorry to hear this. Cracked bones are bad enough, broken ankle can haunt for a long time. Doesn't take much to total a bike either. You seem in good spirits, that's a good start.
Good luck to you Mike! Are you in the hospital or at home?
Glad your ticker is ticking and your humor is intact! Speedy recovery!!
I'm in the hospital, hopefully go home Tue. It may not of been a high side looking @ skid marks. I think the front folded during the front brake lockup. First deer stepped out and I was clamping down. When the other two darted put last second, I clamped down harder. Not much time to think about hitting the rear harder. Dammit.
Mike
HOLY CRAP!!!!
As already noted - glad you are typing and telling the tale!!!!
If you need a 'tool' to assist in filling your deer tag this season, let me know.
I have several fun options!!
Cheers,
Steve
Deer are so unpredictable. And when you see one.. there's usually a couple more still unseen but close. I've read that the best thing to do is rapid de-acceleration and prepare to drive through them if required. swerving will likely produce contact due to their unpredictability.
I have never had a close call (yet) with deer while on my bike... but have in my truck.
Secondary roads arounf here where I'm at always increase my pucker factor at dawn/dusk. That's when they start moving. At night time right now... forgetaboutit.. I try not to run at night towards this coming time of year. :nono: deer up here are thicker than ticks on a hound dog.
Sorry to hear about your mishap, hope every thing goes back together quickly .....
Not to start any controversy but ....
After I retired and the wife was still active, I commuted from Norfolk. Va to Raleigh, NC every weekend for 6+ years across a road known as "Suicide Strip". I was averaging a "critter strike" every 3-4 months. These included dogs, cats deer, coons, possum, etc ....
After i bagged my 6th deer, I decided to add those cheap dear whistles from walmart.
15 years later and (knock on wood) I have yet to hit anything bigger than a squirrel.
As a side note, I put a set on an SUV roof, near the luggage rack. After 2 or 3 miles on the interstate I had to pull over and tear them off .... The noise made my teeth hurt !!!!
I am not saying they work and I am not advocating anyone to use them .... but I will not drive a vehicle without them.
[QUOTE=speedjunkie;154409]I'm in the hospital, hopefully go home Tue. It may not of been a high side looking @ skid marks. I think the front folded during the front brake lockup. First deer stepped out and I was clamping down. When the other two darted put last second, I clamped down harder. Not much time to think about hitting the rear harder. Dammit.
All good thoughts your way. Glad you survived. As for me I think Ill practice some emergency braking and swerving. Can only help. Thanks for the incentive.
Dan
Sorry and get well soon !!
Sorry to hear about your accident. Just hearing the phrase "high side" makes me wince. Glad your injuries weren't any worse. I hope you're recovery goes well and without a hitch!
Put a couple screws in my ankle this evening. Probably here another day or 2 per bone doc. Thanks for all the well wishes guys! Still haven't seen pics of the scoot yet.
Appreciate all the well wishes!
Mike
Hi SpeedJunkie;
Not a good experience, but glad to hear you are still with us.
Get well Mike...
WEG
I had an off-road accident early 2016. Broke my left leg and tore a bunch of the connective bits in my ankle. I bought my b with the cast still on. I found that the incentive to ride my new bike was great motivation. Once the cast came off working to shift the b was incredibly difficult but was perfect rehabilitation, both mentally and physically.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope you get back in the saddle soon.
Buddy stopped by the yard tonight & took a few pics. Said concrete under it was dry, & the only damage noted was the L crash bars & the kury highway peg.
It looks like once I came off, the bike righted itself & rolled off the road, then tipped over on the field. So hopefully it's a real cheap fix. I've got a 500 deductible, so part of that got ate up in the tow alone.
Mike
That sounds like the bike made out better than you. :shhh: Which is a good thing for the pocketbook. :icon_cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by speedjunkie
Bike made out way better! Hospital stay is gonna be $!
Mike
Going home today. Bike made it home last night. Wife agreed, I got the shit end of the stick. I'll check it over and post back.
Mike