Deer Whistles - Page 2

bobzinger · 07-27-2009, 07:42 PM

If you blow air through them they make a high pitched sound. I put a pair on my Nomad to make my wife feel more comfortable when riding with me after a couple we were riding with hit a deer. My wife feels safer so they work for me!

jamiep24 · 07-27-2009, 08:54 PM

I got a set of chrome whistles as a gift and have yet to put them on. I can't see them working on a bike. I think my motor will scare them off first. I installed my Stebel a couple weeks ago and the other day I was entering a blind curve and a doe was just standing in my lane about 25 yards ahead. I hit that Stebel and she locked in the hubs and got the hell off the road quick, didn't even have to brake.

**ringadingh** · 07-27-2009, 09:43 PM

Ive seen a lot of people here have them also, but I don't put any faith in them at all. I just keep a close eye out for them when Im in a area where they frequent playing in traffic.

cactusjack · 07-28-2009, 12:00 AM

The lucky nickel I keep in my pocket protects me from deer and werewolves.

blowndodge · 07-28-2009, 12:30 AM

When traveling to Custer with CJ he'd whistle at every deer we passed?! Asked me if I've ever seen a deer dressed up in women's clothing before!!????? WTF???!!!!

**trip** · 07-28-2009, 07:38 AM

So....CactusJack is attracted to venison? Kinky, but rewarding at times, I'm sure.

Well, my exploits with deer on a motorcycle are more than I really want to share sometimes. I consider myself lucky.....I've had deer jump out and run parallel to my left and then jump into the woods. I've had deer dart out in front of me (many occasions) causing me to slam on the brakes and veer to the left or right.... and I've had deer run up next to me on my right and jump over me with nothing to show for it but a hoof scratch on my helmet http://www.hilliard.ws/kawasaki.htm ......but I haven't hit one...yet, thank goodness.

I attribute that to keeping a watchful eye on the road ahead of me at all times and always holding the thought that a deer (or any other animal) can jump out in front of me, even at 2:30 in the afternoon riding down interstate.

Our deer population has grown so much that deer can be out at just about anytime during the day in places. My suggestion is to be highly defensive in your driving and always keep an eye out for animals and other vehicles. As a motorcyclist, you have to become a highly defensive rider...no person or item you can buy is going to do that for you.

I read somewhere in the past that deer whistles don't really work, so I've never really installed them. If I do, I feel I might let my guard down and become lax in my defensive driving habits.

My 2 centavos worth.

07-27-2009, 07:42 PM	#16
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Deer Whistles If you blow air through them they make a high pitched sound. I put a pair on my Nomad to make my wife feel more comfortable when riding with me after a couple we were riding with hit a deer. My wife feels safer so they work for me! __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-27-2009, 08:54 PM	#17
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	Deer Whistles I got a set of chrome whistles as a gift and have yet to put them on. I can't see them working on a bike. I think my motor will scare them off first. I installed my Stebel a couple weeks ago and the other day I was entering a blind curve and a doe was just standing in my lane about 25 yards ahead. I hit that Stebel and she locked in the hubs and got the hell off the road quick, didn't even have to brake.
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07-27-2009, 09:43 PM	#18
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Deer Whistles Ive seen a lot of people here have them also, but I don't put any faith in them at all. I just keep a close eye out for them when Im in a area where they frequent playing in traffic. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-28-2009, 12:00 AM	#19
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Deer Whistles The lucky nickel I keep in my pocket protects me from deer and werewolves. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-28-2009, 12:30 AM	#20
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Deer Whistles When traveling to Custer with CJ he'd whistle at every deer we passed?! Asked me if I've ever seen a deer dressed up in women's clothing before!!????? WTF???!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-28-2009, 07:38 AM	#21
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Deer Whistles So....CactusJack is attracted to venison? Kinky, but rewarding at times, I'm sure. Well, my exploits with deer on a motorcycle are more than I really want to share sometimes. I consider myself lucky.....I've had deer jump out and run parallel to my left and then jump into the woods. I've had deer dart out in front of me (many occasions) causing me to slam on the brakes and veer to the left or right.... and I've had deer run up next to me on my right and jump over me with nothing to show for it but a hoof scratch on my helmet http://www.hilliard.ws/kawasaki.htm ......but I haven't hit one...yet, thank goodness. I attribute that to keeping a watchful eye on the road ahead of me at all times and always holding the thought that a deer (or any other animal) can jump out in front of me, even at 2:30 in the afternoon riding down interstate. Our deer population has grown so much that deer can be out at just about anytime during the day in places. My suggestion is to be highly defensive in your driving and always keep an eye out for animals and other vehicles. As a motorcyclist, you have to become a highly defensive rider...no person or item you can buy is going to do that for you. I read somewhere in the past that deer whistles don't really work, so I've never really installed them. If I do, I feel I might let my guard down and become lax in my defensive driving habits. My 2 centavos worth. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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