evening ride last night

[gravity]

I haven't had a lot of ride time lately so I went out after the sun went down, no particular place to go or be, just wandering around. On rte 80 (in N. Madison I think), I was behind a car at about 55mph, slow left bend. A pickup coming the orther way never clicked off it's high beams. The car in front of me swerved some but never hit the brakes. I let off the gas but didn't see it till to late. The car in front did hit it, it was still rolling to the right. I swerved left slightly more but didn't want to make any sudden changes mid corner. It wasn't so much off a bump as it was a slide to the right. It wasn't very big just long. I thought it might have been a possum, I only saw it for a second when the truck had gone by. It scraed the crap out of me and I slowed down a lot. I could faintly smell skunk for a few miles. then I caught up to the car again that's when I could really smell it, that car stunk. That was when I was sure it was a skunk. I got home at 10:45 and left the bike outside all the lights were of but the porch everyone was asleep, I went in and went right to sleep to. After work today I could see the dried stuff on the left side of my front tire, but it didn't stink. I think only the car got that. From what was on the side of my tire, I think the long part I hit may have been skunk guts, so I don't known how I got away without stinking but I'm not complaining. And I was worried about some of the deer I saw jumping out in front of me. I guess they're not the only hazards. Peter

 

[RadioHowie]

Man, that stinks!

 

[palerider]

I was worried about some of the deer I saw jumping out in front of me. I guess they're not the only hazards. Peter

Genetically combining a deer and a skunk (a skeer? a drunk?)--now THAT would be an awesome forest rat.

 

[SacramentoMike]

Here's a little something for your sig line.

(apologies to Radio Howie.)

 

[Old Michael]

On the odor hand, it coulda gone worse.

 

[user 6393]

good gwief *rolls eyes*

 

[Patriot]

yep, a highly offensive incident...

 

[blueman]

At least you did not have to wash your bike in tomato juice!! My moms stupid short hair pointer got in it with a skunk one day. Then the very next day HE DID IT AGAIN.

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

This story passes the smell test.

 

[Woketman]

Anyone recall that news story about half a year ago where that Microsoft dude had developed this laser system that fries mosquitos automatically? Something like dozens each second to combat malaria?

How long till we can buy that from Motorcycle Superstore??? Forward and aft facing laser turrets for deer, rats, skunks, Harleys........

 

[Surly]

Hi gravity,

I think your story sounds just a bit FISHY. Glad we don't have Skunks in OZZ, the worse we have to content with is politicians, same smell only BIGGER.

Regards

Surly

h34r:

 

[midnight rider]

Hi gravity,I think your story sounds just a bit FISHY. Glad we don't have Skunks in OZZ, the worse we have to content with is politicians, same smell only BIGGER.

Regards

Surly

h34r:

What road hazards due you have in the land down under. Are kangaroo like deer at nite or do they not wander onto the roads often?

 

[Surly]

What road hazards due you have in the land down under. Are kangaroo like deer at nite or do they not wander onto the roads often?

Kangaroos are a ever present danger but mostly at night, their carcasses can be seen along almost all country roads and even some metropolitan roads have signs warning of their presents. They can jump from one side of the road to the other in less than 5 to 10 jumps. Emus can be a concern in some areas and even Echidnas if hit can be dangerous.

Perth the capital city of Western Australia is supposedly the most remoted capital city in the world. There is lots of bush between towns but this makes for entertaining rides. Check out GOOGLE maps for some idea of what I mean.

Hope some of you can get down this way.

Best regards

Surly

h34r:

 

[Blind Squirrel]

... even some metropolitan roads have signs warning of their presents. ...

That must be some slippery poo!

 

[ScottyUSN]

What road hazards due you have in the land down under. Are kangaroo like deer at nite or do they not wander onto the roads often?

Kangaroos are a ever present danger but mostly at night, their carcasses can be seen along almost all country roads and even some metropolitan roads have signs warning of their presents. They can jump from one side of the road to the other in less than 5 to 10 jumps. Emus can be a concern in some areas and even Echidnas if hit can be dangerous.

Perth the capital city of Western Australia is supposedly the most remoted capital city in the world. There is lots of bush between towns but this makes for entertaining rides. Check out GOOGLE maps for some idea of what I mean.

Hope some of you can get down this way.

Best regards

Surly

h34r:

Been to Sydney, Perth, and Darwin. I really wanted to rent a dual while in Darwin. Of course the other guys wanted cruisers .

 

[Surly]

Been to Sydney, Perth, and Darwin. I really wanted to rent a dual while in Darwin. Of course the other guys wanted cruisers .

Hi Scotty,

truly hope that you and your mates enjoyed your stay DOWN UNDER. It seems that you are NAVY or EX-Navy, I am EX-Aussi ARMY. If you ever get back this way you have to look me up.

Upright not Uptight

Regards

Surly

h34r: