Deer Strike

[rodantking]

hit a deer saterday at aboutr 60. Bike took a hard hit. Both sides and top. It broke the turning stop on the lower tripple tree. I cant see what else IS WRONG WITH THE TREE BUT SOMETHING IS>

I HAVE NEVER FIX A BIKE FROM A HARD HIT> I DO NOT WANT TO BE TRUSTING A SHOP AND AN AJUSTER BLINDLY> ANY INFO ON WHAT TO DO WOULD BE GREAT>

 

[Warchild]

First thing first... are YOU okay? :bigeyes:

 

[smitty141]

Second, is the deer okay???

 

[rodantking]

CAN NOT COMPLAIN>HAD TO CHOSE BETWEEN DIVING INTO A HEARD OR GET RUN OVER FROM BEHIND BY A TRUCK DRIVING UP MY ***>

JUST SOME STRAWBERRIES AND A BROKEN CLAVICAL

 

[skyway]

I hope your ok. I was up very close and personal just last night with 2 forest rats, at 9.00pm near the top of Hwy 108. These animals are just not smart about highway traffic. :huh:

 

[rodantking]

DEER WENT TO A HAPPY PLACE WHERE THEY A SMART ENOUGH TO NOT RUN FROM THE SAFTY OF THE HILLSIDE AND RUN INTO MY FRONT TIRE>

 

[odot]

A happy place for a deer would be in a smoke house in the back yard.

:butcher:

 

[zorkler]

smoke house do you have a seat for me ..... light it up ...............

 

[rodantking]

Zorkler, I saw that sign in CO. this weekend. What the hell does it mean? I saw nothing after the sign.

 

[Bounce]

usually means road construction or design that could cause trouble for bikes (edge traps, etc.)

 

[odot]

It means that you are in alabama and don't flip any rednecks off.

:trinibob: :****: :***:

 

[rodantking]

I'm not worried about any of the body work, brake lever, case covers, or anything like that. It's when it comes to the frame, forks, and alinment that I dont know what to watch for.

 

[vinnie]

Out of thread and out of mind---

Man, I refuse to watch WWF 'till they put David Duke and Doggie Dog (Snoop) in the same ring, so what's the fun of going trhu' Bama, SiSiPee, or Luziana without flippin' a few rednecks? Who knows, they might appreciate seeing the Whitewing hanging from the gun rack in your cab.

:lol:

 

[wpbfjr]

I'm not worried about any of the body work, brake lever, case covers, or anything like that. It's when it comes to the frame, forks, and alinment that I dont know what to watch for.

IMHO if any frame castings are broken off, the bike is totalled... even if you know the best welder in the world, an insurance company will total a bike before welding a frame in a stress area...

 

[radman]

Lesson learned years ago-don't take sleeper Hemi Road Roach into Alabam and take money from the locals, they will chase you for hours and hours.

 

[gypsy]

I think the best way to deal with a Deer Strike is to negotiate from a position of strength! If a Deer Strike is on the horizon you might want to consider a Deer Lockout.

:bleh: :bleh:

Actually sorry about your troubles. Did the tailgating truck at least stop after you sent Bambi to a better place?

 

[rodantking]

QUOTE] Did the tailgating truck at least stop after you sent Bambi to a better place?

Yes he did. He hit one too. He checked his bumber and split.

Insurance guy called today and said he was going to total it. New '06 is in my future.

 

[madmike2]

Soooo, you'll be calling Sunnyside?

 

[rodantking]

Is Sunneyside offering a good price?