Killed the deer and totaled the Nomad - Page 2

Sin City Stan · 05-07-2014, 10:48 PM

Glad to be able to see you write about this. Could have been much worse. I'm a firm believer in wearing all the gear. ATGAT saved my a$$ once.

Banged up like you but it could have been much worse and it all healed. Get well soon.

cford · 05-07-2014, 10:53 PM

Glad to hear you walked away, very very lucky
It's kangaroos here that are our nightmare, they hop along side you then jump into you or in front of you
all the best with your recovery

**minst7877** · 05-08-2014, 12:06 AM

Glad you made it thru that mishap.

That helmet looks very familiar as I have one in my garage that went thru a mishap in 2009. Front left side is ground almost off and I never get on a bike without a helmet now. I wouldn't have a face (some would consider that a improvement) if it wasn't for that helmet.

DC

Silent Sam · 05-08-2014, 03:54 AM

The Boys in The South would say Armadillo's..and wild hogs will get you..the folks riding the west say coyotes..and coon's.are a problem..and everyone say's deer are a major danger..."down under" it's the bloody roo's !
All said...the helmets are a good idea, and about any other body armor you can think of..(I'm researching the "Fire Hose Pants and shirt's")..having been a wildland fire fighter..I know first hand that "fire hose material" will take a heck of a beating !

last Monday I went for a ride with 4 other guy's..we were in the High Sierra, Switch Back's.. near LaPorte Ca...and two dogs ean out in front of the guy in front of me (we were in a 25 mph curve..doing about 35 mph)...my riding buddy tried to dodge the dogs..and ate 35 mph worth of Black Top...took a lot of hide off his left arm/elbow..but the full helmet he was wearing has a mark about like the one in the photos in this thread...and he had no injurys other than the arm !...we stopped at a wide spot gen store, bought a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide..washed the arm ..and pressed onward !

Loafer · 05-08-2014, 07:57 AM

Heal quickly, glad you are still with us.

davidhollinger · 05-08-2014, 09:26 AM

I've had 2 majors and was wearing full face at the time.i guess I was too many years ago because I only wear a half lid now. Gotta get back in the habit I guess. Glad you're ok!

robjob · 05-08-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by davidhollinger

I've had 2 majors and was wearing full face at the time.i guess I was too many years ago because I only wear a half lid now. Gotta get back in the habit I guess. Glad you're ok!

I too wear a half lid now while the full face sits on a shelf in the closet. Sure makes ya stop and think.

Glad you are going to be able to recover. And again thanks for sharing. Good luck on the recovery.

jesse d · 05-08-2014, 11:06 AM

Just glad u are alive and well. I know a full helmet is restricting but please try to at least get a flip up and keep it down when you can.........glad you hat a full face on at the time.

flavor · 05-08-2014, 12:25 PM

Glad you can write about it. Heal well.

**JD Hog** · 05-08-2014, 01:50 PM

Sure happy to see you survived fairly well, get better soon

Vaquero Mac · 05-08-2014, 04:15 PM

Good for you for wearing your gear. You are in deed blessed to still be around. Bikes can be replaced your life not at all. Glad your ok.

Mav1 · 05-09-2014, 10:09 AM

Did a ride thru Virginia & West Virginia last June with 3 other riders. In just 3 days, counted 15 dead deer along the highway and could smell quite a few more unseen carcasses in the ditches. Every morning there was fresh road kill along the sides of the roads. I've done the "dance" twice with deer, and countless times with raccoons, squirrels, dogs and cats. So far have been very fortunate to miss them all. This sobering story is a reminder that sometimes, no matter what we do, there is just no way to avoid disaster.
Hope you enjoy a full recovery and glad you had the gear that prevented anything worse!

**HwyRider** · 05-09-2014, 10:37 AM

I did the dance on the highway at 80 with squirrel once. I told my brother about it and his reply was that if it will fit on a plate it's safe to run it over otherwise you have to avoid it.

Bart · 05-09-2014, 06:42 PM

I see folks riding in shorts, t-shirts and bareheaded in this brutal Texas heat all the time. It's reality checks like yours that keep me in full gear every ride. I was in a bad horse wreck a couple years ago causing my lower leg a very unnatural angle so I can relate to fond memories of morphine. Glad you made the right choice and I wish you a full and speedy recovery.

Texas nomad · 05-09-2014, 10:50 PM

Glad to see you're better! I've been there, only mine was a car turning eft in front of me. Wear the PPE. Guys!! My police vest, helmet and heavy boots are PPE items which helped protect me. Without this, my doctor advised I woud have never survived...

05-07-2014, 10:48 PM	#16
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Glad to be able to see you write about this. Could have been much worse. I'm a firm believer in wearing all the gear. ATGAT saved my a$$ once. Banged up like you but it could have been much worse and it all healed. Get well soon. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-08-2014, 12:06 AM	#18
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	Glad you made it thru that mishap. That helmet looks very familiar as I have one in my garage that went thru a mishap in 2009. Front left side is ground almost off and I never get on a bike without a helmet now. I wouldn't have a face (some would consider that a improvement) if it wasn't for that helmet. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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05-08-2014, 07:57 AM	#20
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05-08-2014, 09:26 AM	#21
davidhollinger Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 2,188	I've had 2 majors and was wearing full face at the time.i guess I was too many years ago because I only wear a half lid now. Gotta get back in the habit I guess. Glad you're ok! __________________ I would be patient, but it takes too long!! David Hollinger 2002 Beige 1500 "Hannah2" VBA # 02195
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05-08-2014, 01:50 PM	#25
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,948	Sure happy to see you survived fairly well, get better soon __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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05-07-2014, 10:53 PM	#17
cford Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Port Kennedy Western Australia Posts: 13	Glad to hear you walked away, very very lucky It's kangaroos here that are our nightmare, they hop along side you then jump into you or in front of you all the best with your recovery
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05-08-2014, 03:54 AM	#19
Silent Sam Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: On The Shakey Side Posts: 2,501	The Boys in The South would say Armadillo's..and wild hogs will get you..the folks riding the west say coyotes..and coon's.are a problem..and everyone say's deer are a major danger..."down under" it's the bloody roo's ! All said...the helmets are a good idea, and about any other body armor you can think of..(I'm researching the "Fire Hose Pants and shirt's")..having been a wildland fire fighter..I know first hand that "fire hose material" will take a heck of a beating ! last Monday I went for a ride with 4 other guy's..we were in the High Sierra, Switch Back's.. near LaPorte Ca...and two dogs ean out in front of the guy in front of me (we were in a 25 mph curve..doing about 35 mph)...my riding buddy tried to dodge the dogs..and ate 35 mph worth of Black Top...took a lot of hide off his left arm/elbow..but the full helmet he was wearing has a mark about like the one in the photos in this thread...and he had no injurys other than the arm !...we stopped at a wide spot gen store, bought a bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide..washed the arm ..and pressed onward !
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05-08-2014, 11:06 AM	#23
jesse d Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 180	Just glad u are alive and well. I know a full helmet is restricting but please try to at least get a flip up and keep it down when you can.........glad you hat a full face on at the time.
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05-08-2014, 12:25 PM	#24
flavor Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: RI Posts: 1,351	Glad you can write about it. Heal well.
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05-08-2014, 04:15 PM	#26
Vaquero Mac Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 21	Good for you for wearing your gear. You are in deed blessed to still be around. Bikes can be replaced your life not at all. Glad your ok.
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05-09-2014, 10:09 AM	#27
Mav1 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 138	Did a ride thru Virginia & West Virginia last June with 3 other riders. In just 3 days, counted 15 dead deer along the highway and could smell quite a few more unseen carcasses in the ditches. Every morning there was fresh road kill along the sides of the roads. I've done the "dance" twice with deer, and countless times with raccoons, squirrels, dogs and cats. So far have been very fortunate to miss them all. This sobering story is a reminder that sometimes, no matter what we do, there is just no way to avoid disaster. Hope you enjoy a full recovery and glad you had the gear that prevented anything worse! __________________ Brian P. 2013 Vaquero SE Candy Burnt Orange/Ebony VBA#02576
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05-09-2014, 10:37 AM	#28
HwyRider Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Shore, MA Posts: 4,629	I did the dance on the highway at 80 with squirrel once. I told my brother about it and his reply was that if it will fit on a plate it's safe to run it over otherwise you have to avoid it. __________________ VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium
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05-09-2014, 06:42 PM	#29
Bart Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Colorado County, TX Posts: 99	I see folks riding in shorts, t-shirts and bareheaded in this brutal Texas heat all the time. It's reality checks like yours that keep me in full gear every ride. I was in a bad horse wreck a couple years ago causing my lower leg a very unnatural angle so I can relate to fond memories of morphine. Glad you made the right choice and I wish you a full and speedy recovery. __________________ Mine: Grey 2007 Honda VTX 1300R Hers: Red 2008 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt. Ours: Red 2004 Harley XL 1200C Custom Sold: Red 1999 Vulcan 1500 Nomad G1A VBA# 2713, VROC #36569, TXVROC, American Legion Riders, VFW, VFD, NRA
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05-09-2014, 10:50 PM	#30
Texas nomad Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Kansan. City, KS Posts: 141	Glad to see you're better! I've been there, only mine was a car turning eft in front of me. Wear the PPE. Guys!! My police vest, helmet and heavy boots are PPE items which helped protect me. Without this, my doctor advised I woud have never survived...
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