Topic: Im still alive. (Read 14332 times)

Asphault · « **on:** May 17, 2007, 11:30:02 AM »

I'm still alive. I have been a member of this site for At least two years (I'm not sure how i lost my membership). I hit a deer two days ago traveling 65 m/h while going to work on my motorcycle. The helmet saved my life (please wear your helmet). I have 8 staples in my head, one major bruise on my hip and my knuckles are gnawed off on both hands. I'm lucky too be alive but I'm already missing my bike. Just to let you know there is one less fltrsei2 on the road now. I had just completed all the modifications that i wanted. I would list them but there is too many to list and it doesn't matter now. Me and my wife are riders for life, (she is hard core as they come) so we are already looking for our next show piece. We would like to find a fltrcuse2 to replace the bike we had. If anyone knows this bike for sell we will be willing to drive to get it. I will attach a before and after picture of the bike. I am looking forward to meeting more of the people from this site.. Please feel free to contact me here. I'm going to be off work for 6 days total and plan on getting back to normal soon. Every man dies but not every man truly lives.

Mike and Tonja
P.S. We are True eagle riders to the end.

Asphault · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:35:21 AM »

Sorry guys not sure what happend to the pictures. There was a before and after picture of the bike and one of the helmet.. Asphault

Asphault · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:37:39 AM »

Before.

Asphault · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:39:18 AM »

After.

Chief · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:42:34 AM »

Asphault,

WOW!!! Glad to hear you're OK. I wish you well in a speedy recovery.

nixobilly · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:45:04 AM »

Glad your injuries were mild -- I always wear helmet and glad to see yours did its job.

Damned shame about the scoot. Do you think it is fixable? Never hurts to have 2 or more bikes in the garage.

My condolences to the deer's family.

Mark

VAZHOG · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:46:10 AM »

I don't know where your located but a Dealer in VA has TWO sitting on the floor Follow this link for the info http://www.waughhd.com/php-bin/ecomm4/motorcycles.php?category_id=47&product_id=2234&PHPSESSID=05130cd2eb9b73fe5c70d36611a3f55a&prev_id=2134&next_id=

That Link is to the used on with 1151 miles, He also has a New one on the floor.

Glad you are still with us and your wounds will heal

Good Luck Getting Back on the road.

Seegarsmkr · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2007, 12:11:21 PM »

Glad you are still with us...

Good luck finding a new scoot. Hope your wounds are not too deep.

Ride on brother!!

Seegarz

RJ749 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2007, 12:14:13 PM »

Sorry to hear of the accident and loss of the bike. Glad you are on the mend.

Hope you are succesful in your search for the new ride too.

Bojiboy · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2007, 12:17:28 PM »

Damn deer! Glad to hear you are OK and wanting to keep riding. Good luck on your search.

Fired00d · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2007, 12:36:14 PM »

Mike,
Sorry to hear of your accident and glad you are on the mend. Good luck on finding you a new ride and getting back in the wind.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

VaEagle · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2007, 12:36:46 PM »

Sorry to hear about your accident Asphault.
Hope you heal quickly and good luck with your search for a new bike.

16HD117 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2007, 12:49:51 PM »

Mike, glad to hear you're ok!

When you get a new ride you my want to invest in a new bell! Looks like your old one reached it's maximum road grimlin capacity!

HWYMAN1 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2007, 12:59:00 PM »

glad you're ok. I don't think that bell is big enought for the "deer road gremlin"! john

SE-Dave · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2007, 01:12:50 PM »

Asphault, Sorry to hear about your mishap. Hope you get back up soon. 65mph and a deer is a serious situation. Best of Luck on finding a "New Scoot". Ride On, Dave

HogDude · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2007, 01:13:55 PM »

Mike,
Wow...... glad the outcome wasn't any worse...

Best of luck replacing the scooter !

ccr · « **Reply #16 on:** May 17, 2007, 01:14:17 PM »

Quote from: Asphault on May 17, 2007, 11:39:18 AM

After.

Oh No! That does not look good, not at all. How are your ribs, looks like they musta took quite a beating there. Sorry to hear about your accident. Keep looking for a new bike, a same as before or newer-better if there is such a thing. When you are supposed to find it, it will be there for you. Good luck on the healing process.

Hobo · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2007, 01:18:06 PM »

Sorry about your scooter, but more importantly. I'm glad you are OK. Good luck on the hunt for a new bike!

Hobo

spydglide · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2007, 01:37:02 PM »

Hey Mike, so sorry 'bout the collision w/ the deer. Just glad it wasn't any worse than it is. I had a good riding buddy that had a deer hit him and he wasn't as lucky......heal quickly and ride on safely.

spyder

SOKOOLJ · « **Reply #19 on:** May 17, 2007, 05:21:37 PM »

Sorry to hear the news, glad that your ok and wish you well in your recovery and the search for a new scoot.

SOKOOL

bc · « **Reply #20 on:** May 17, 2007, 05:50:27 PM »

Quote from: Asphault on May 17, 2007, 11:30:02 AM

I'm still alive. I have been a member of this site for At least two years (I'm not sure how i lost my membership). I hit a deer two days ago traveling 65 m/h while going to work on my motorcycle. ...

Glad you came through. Fear 'o deer is always on my mind when riding at night. Was your hit in the dark?

bc

kojak · « **Reply #21 on:** May 17, 2007, 06:56:07 PM »

Glad youre ok! Had a cell phone driver run me off the road few years ago. Had a new bike a week after I was up and around. Good luck and safe riding!

TCinVA · « **Reply #22 on:** May 17, 2007, 07:34:42 PM »

Mike,
Glad you're okay. Sorry about the bike. VAZHOG mentioned the two cherry jesters at Waugh's in Orange, VA. A week or so back, Bubba (on this forum) said he had a new Black/Orange jester in Paducah, KY. Hope one of these is close enough for a quick trip when you're ready.
Get well soon - do what the docs tell ya',
TCinVA

skyglide · « **Reply #23 on:** May 17, 2007, 08:45:49 PM »

Glad to hear your ok. Goodluck in your recovery.

Robmay · « **Reply #24 on:** May 17, 2007, 09:00:56 PM »

Quote from: TCinVA on May 17, 2007, 07:34:42 PM

Mike,
Glad you're okay. Sorry about the bike. VAZHOG mentioned the two cherry jesters at Waugh's in Orange, VA. A week or so back, Bubba (on this forum) said he had a new Black/Orange jester in Paducah, KY. Hope one of these is close enough for a quick trip when you're ready.
Get well soon - do what the docs tell ya',
TCinVA

I think he wants a Road Glide SE (fltr).

So glad you are okay!!!! Heel up quickly and completely!

Puzzled · « **Reply #25 on:** May 17, 2007, 09:45:17 PM »

It's good to hear your OK.

Tros · « **Reply #26 on:** May 17, 2007, 10:33:46 PM »

I'm glad you were wearing a helmet

I hope you get all healed up soon and find a replacement bike. It coulda been a lot worse.

Ironhorse · « **Reply #27 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:46:08 PM »

Quote from: Asphault on May 17, 2007, 11:30:02 AM

I'm still alive. I have been a member of this site for At least two years (I'm not sure how i lost my membership). I hit a deer two days ago traveling 65 m/h while going to work on my motorcycle. The helmet saved my life (please wear your helmet). I have 8 staples in my head, one major bruise on my hip and my knuckles are gnawed off on both hands. I'm lucky too be alive but I'm already missing my bike. Just to let you know there is one less fltrsei2 on the road now. I had just completed all the modifications that i wanted. I would list them but there is too many to list and it doesn't matter now. Me and my wife are riders for life, (she is hard core as they come) so we are already looking for our next show piece. We would like to find a fltrcuse2 to replace the bike we had. If anyone knows this bike for sell we will be willing to drive to get it. I will attach a before and after picture of the bike. I am looking forward to meeting more of the people from this site.. Please feel free to contact me here. I'm going to be off work for 6 days total and plan on getting back to normal soon. Every man dies but not every man truly lives.

Mike and Tonja
P.S. We are True eagle riders to the end.

Mike, I'm glad to hear that you are doing okay. I agree, you are lucky to be alive after hitting a deer at 65mph. I'd say you got your moneys worth out of that helmet. Were you wearing gloves, boots and leathers when you went down? God speed a fast recovery to you.

Mark

nidan · « **Reply #28 on:** May 18, 2007, 06:22:06 AM »

Mike , glad you are still around! Any crash you can walk away from is a good thing. Having survived one 2 weeks ago , I still haven't gotten back on the bike. Hope you are back in the wind soon .

Asphault · « **Reply #29 on:** May 18, 2007, 07:45:38 AM »

Quote from: Chief on May 17, 2007, 11:42:34 AM

Asphault,

WOW!!! Glad to hear you're OK. I wish you well in a speedy recovery.

Thank you Chief

Asphault · « **Reply #30 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:00:21 AM »

Quote from: nixobilly on May 17, 2007, 11:45:04 AM

Glad your injuries were mild -- I always wear helmet and glad to see yours did its job.

Damned shame about the scoot. Do you think it is fixable? Never hurts to have 2 or more bikes in the garage.

My condolences to the deer's family.

Mark

Thanks nixobilly. Just for the record its hard to keep a beenie on your head during a crash. The helmet was about 100 ft away from where i landed. They cleaned rocks out of my head before giving me 8 staples. I truly believe that i would not be writting this message today if i was not wearing a helmet. Every bike is fixable but i will have to see what the insurance is going to do. The frame of the bike is bent so the bike is a total. They told me it would be about $7500 to buy it back . I would love to fix it so we will see. The deers have one less member in their family..

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #31 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:12:06 AM »

Speedy recovery Mike.

Not for nothing.... Once when I was flying down a two lane road with a car in front and a car behind me I noticed a deer rapidly approaching through a field to my right. It appeared our paths would intersect right on the road. Nothing I could do but hold on tight. A semi truck and trailier approaching in the opposite direction saw the deer running toward the road and laid on his airhorn. The deer came to a screaching halt on the shoulder of the road about 10 feet from me and high tailed it in the other direction. I breathed a huge sigh of relief and silently thanked the trucker. From now on, when ever I see a deer even THINKING about entering the roadway I lay on the horn. It's worked every time....

Jim

spydglide · « **Reply #32 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:14:33 AM »

Quote from: Asphault on May 18, 2007, 08:00:21 AM

Just for the record its hard to keep a beenie on your head during a crash. The helmet was about 100 ft away from where i landed.

That appears to be one of the downsides of the beanie type helmets......a side note is that I just heard that NC is attempting to pass a law requiring the use of 'approved' helmets. Here we go again.

spyder

Asphault · « **Reply #33 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:15:39 AM »

Quote from: Seegarsmkr on May 17, 2007, 12:11:21 PM

Glad you are still with us... Good luck finding a new scoot. Hope your wounds are not too deep.

Ride on brother!!

Seegarz

Thanks Seegarz

Asphault · « **Reply #34 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:18:13 AM »

Quote from: Rjob749 on May 17, 2007, 12:14:13 PM

Sorry to hear of the accident and loss of the bike. Glad you are on the mend.

Hope you are succesful in your search for the new ride too.

Thanks Rjob. Ride safe

Asphault · « **Reply #35 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:22:25 AM »

Quote from: Bojiboy on May 17, 2007, 12:17:28 PM

Damn deer! Glad to hear you are OK and wanting to keep riding. Good luck on your search.

Thats what ive been saying for three days now. Thanks for the reply Bojiboy..

Asphault · « **Reply #36 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:29:58 AM »

Quote from: Fired00d on May 17, 2007, 12:36:14 PM

Mike,
Sorry to hear of your accident and glad you are on the mend. Good luck on finding you a new ride and getting back in the wind.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Thanks Firedood, It is going to be hard to replace the bike we had. My wife used to say that i rubbed on it more than i rubbed on her. But I'm lucky enough see more riding days in the future. I like the picture of your bike cowboy. Keep the rubber side down. Mike

Asphault · « **Reply #37 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:30:58 AM »

Quote from: VaEagle on May 17, 2007, 12:36:46 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident Asphault.
Hope you heal quickly and good luck with your search for a new bike.

Thanks Vaeagle,

Asphault · « **Reply #38 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:42:17 AM »

Quote from: 07hd110 on May 17, 2007, 12:49:51 PM

Mike, glad to hear you're ok!

When you get a new ride you my want to invest in a new bell! Looks like your old one reached it's maximum road grimlin capacity!

07hd110 you are very observant!!! That bell was bought for me by a good friend that we ride with. So that means that it has twice the power right? I bought him one in return and it has worked well for him so far... So always wear a helmet and never let a friend ride without a gremlin bell. I will enclose a picture of the guy who bought the bell for me.....

Screamin · « **Reply #39 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:46:47 AM »

Man Asphault! Sucks but glad your mostly ok. Heal quick brother and good luck w/ your search for a replacement.

Asphault · « **Reply #40 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:58:28 AM »

Quote from: SE-Dave on May 17, 2007, 01:12:50 PM

Asphault, Sorry to hear about your mishap. Hope you get back up soon. 65mph and a deer is a serious situation. Best of Luck on finding a "New Scoot". Ride On, Dave

Thanks Se dave, I try not to speed the thing had so much get up and go to it that it was difficult to maintain 55. I didn't look at the speedo right before impact but when i went to shut the bike off it was stuck on 65. We paced off how far I slid from where the bike went down.. So by my calcutations if you are going 65 when you hit the pavement You will slide 372 ft.. Thats if you don't hit something else in transit.

Asphault · « **Reply #41 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:04:01 AM »

Quote from: HogDude on May 17, 2007, 01:13:55 PM

Mike,
Wow...... glad the outcome wasn't any worse...

Best of luck replacing the scooter !

Thanks HogDude

mr_magoo · « **Reply #42 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:09:27 AM »

Asphalt sounds like you are tougher than you name. Glad to hear you are going to be ok. Sure did a number on the bike.

iski · « **Reply #43 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:16:05 AM »

Asphault - glad you are ok and glad you were wearing your helmet.

I have that same helmet - do not wear it much now since its a bit old.

Best of luck on finding a new bike and thanks much for posting the before/after pics. You were luckier than some, man.

Asphault · « **Reply #44 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:44:07 AM »

Quote from: Mrs.WeCVO on May 17, 2007, 01:14:17 PM

Oh No! That does not look good, not at all. How are your ribs, looks like they musta took quite a beating there. Sorry to hear about your accident. Keep looking for a new bike, a same as before or newer-better if there is such a thing. When you are supposed to find it, it will be there for you. Good luck on the healing process.

Mrs.WeCVO, The bike looks worse in person than in the pictures. My ribs are extremely sore and i have had trouble taking a deep breath for 3 days now. On top of that i am body sore all over but I'm alive. My hip took one of the biggest hits. I have bruises on my bruises but i still miss that bike. I feel lucky to be alive and very disappointed in the loss of the bike at the same time. Thanks for your concern . Ride safe and ride free

Mike.

Asphault · « **Reply #45 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:46:42 AM »

Quote from: Hobo on May 17, 2007, 01:18:06 PM

Sorry about your scooter, but more importantly. I'm glad you are OK. Good luck on the hunt for a new bike!

Hobo

Thanks Hobo, I loved the pictue of you bike . Ride it for me somtime.

Asphault · « **Reply #46 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:54:42 AM »

Quote from: spydglide on May 17, 2007, 01:37:02 PM

Hey Mike, so sorry 'bout the collision w/ the deer. Just glad it wasn't any worse than it is. I had a good riding buddy that had a deer hit him and he wasn't as lucky......heal quickly and ride on safely. spyder

Spydglide, I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I feel lucky to be able to write you this message. Your right about the deer it did hit him. I see your helmet in the picture, please don't ride without it. Mike

Asphault · « **Reply #47 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:59:06 AM »

Quote from: SOKOOLJ on May 17, 2007, 05:21:37 PM

Sorry to hear the news, glad that your ok and wish you well in your recovery and the search for a new scoot.

SOKOOL

Thanks Sokool, It feels good to have so many people wish me well. I hope to meet all of you someday.

Asphault · « **Reply #48 on:** May 18, 2007, 10:06:16 AM »

Quote from: bc on May 17, 2007, 05:50:27 PM

Glad you came through. Fear 'o deer is always on my mind when riding at night. Was your hit in the dark?

bc

Yes bc my hit was in the dark. I have been working overtime like crazy for the last couple of months. I was going in early, the hit was about 5:40am . I told my wife the night before that i wasn't going to ride because i was worried about hitting a deer and their was still bugs on the bike from the day before. I got up early and it was going to be a good day so i spent about 1/2 hour wiping the bugs off and cleaning the bike because it was going to sit in the sun. I rode the bike anyway. Now i realize that if it was light i might have been able to see them on the shoulder of the road. Hind sight is 20/20.

Asphault · « **Reply #49 on:** May 18, 2007, 10:12:48 AM »

Quote from: kojak2 on May 17, 2007, 06:56:07 PM

Glad youre ok! Had a cell phone driver run me off the road few years ago. Had a new bike a week after I was up and around. Good luck and safe riding!

Kojak2 I'm glad you survived your wreck too. Its nice to hear that you are still riding. We will be back in the saddle soon. Thanks for your reply.

Asphault · « **Reply #50 on:** May 18, 2007, 10:47:10 AM »

Quote from: TCinVA on May 17, 2007, 07:34:42 PM

Mike,
Glad you're okay. Sorry about the bike. VAZHOG mentioned the two cherry jesters at Waugh's in Orange, VA. A week or so back, Bubba (on this forum) said he had a new Black/Orange jester in Paducah, KY. Hope one of these is close enough for a quick trip when you're ready.
Get well soon - do what the docs tell ya',
TCinVA

Thanks TCinVA , I will definitely be looking around for a new bike.. We could by a new bike but once you've had a screamin eagle everything else is a downgrade. We have been looking at the streetglide for a replacement until we can find what we want. I know we will probably have to drive some distance to get a bike to replace what we had. Thanks again for your help in my search.

Asphault · « **Reply #51 on:** May 18, 2007, 10:50:03 AM »

Quote from: skycuse2 on May 17, 2007, 08:45:49 PM

Glad to hear your ok. Goodluck in your recovery.

Thanks skycuse2 Enjoy your ride and ride safe.

Asphault · « **Reply #52 on:** May 18, 2007, 11:04:07 AM »

Quote from: Ironhorse on May 17, 2007, 11:46:08 PM

Mike, I'm glad to hear that you are doing okay. I agree, you are lucky to be alive after hitting a deer at 65mph. I'd say you got your moneys worth out of that helmet. Were you wearing gloves, boots and leathers when you went down? God speed a fast recovery to you.

Mark

Ironhorse, I was wearing a buffalo skin jacket that saved me from a ton of road rash. I had put my gloves out to wear before i took off, stopped at the end of the drive and realized i didn't have them on and drove on without them. If i would have had them on my hands would not be as sore and swollen as they are right now. I had on low top steel toed shoes for work with the shoe laces tucked in the shoes. I will send a picture of my hands..Thanks for your reply.

Asphault · « **Reply #53 on:** May 18, 2007, 11:07:54 AM »

Quote from: nidan on May 18, 2007, 06:22:06 AM

Mike , glad you are still around! Any crash you can walk away from is a good thing. Having survived one 2 weeks ago , I still haven't gotten back on the bike. Hope you are back in the wind soon .

Nidian, I hope your healing fast. Its good to still be able to talk to you about it. How did your crash happen? What injuries did you have? Hope your on the mend now Mike

altugo · « **Reply #54 on:** May 18, 2007, 11:11:35 AM »

I wish you a speedy and full recovery.Despite sliding for about 400 feet you seem to be doing not that bad.Now thats a plus.I wonder what were you wearing while the accident took place.Sorry for your bike but still its replacable and you walked away from the accident.

Ironhorse · « **Reply #55 on:** May 18, 2007, 12:24:52 PM »

Quote from: Asphault on May 18, 2007, 11:04:07 AM

Ironhorse, I was wearing a buffalo skin jacket that saved me from a ton of road rash. I had put my gloves out to wear before i took off, stopped at the end of the drive and realized i didn't have them on and drove on without them. If i would have had them on my hands would not be as sore and swollen as they are right now. I had on low top steel toed shoes for work with the shoe laces tucked in the shoes. I will send a picture of my hands..Thanks for your reply.

Mike re-reading your earlier thread about the helmet, that's why a lot of PDs have gone from the half helmet to a 3/4. Too many of them just come off after the first impact. Rest up and get better.

Mark

Screamin · « **Reply #56 on:** May 18, 2007, 12:27:32 PM »

Percocet and antibiotic of choice.

Asphault · « **Reply #57 on:** May 18, 2007, 01:40:26 PM »

Quote from: mr_magoo on May 18, 2007, 09:09:27 AM

Asphalt sounds like you are tougher than you name. Glad to hear you are going to be ok. Sure did a number on the bike.

Mr.magoo , I'm really not as tough as i am lucky. It could have been the end of me but i will live to see another deer (I mean day) It is really hard to think about the bike for me because i poured a ton of money, blood, and sweat into it. I am very thankfull that my wife was not on the bike with me at the time. I will recover but may not be able to buy the bike of my choice this time. I will miss being a part of the cvo upperclassmen. Thank you for your responce and I hope the best for you and your family. Mike (formally known as asphault) P.s. I know asphault is spelled wrong just work with me.

Asphault · « **Reply #58 on:** May 18, 2007, 01:59:08 PM »

Quote from: jgeorge102 on May 18, 2007, 08:12:06 AM

Speedy recovery Mike.

Not for nothing.... Once when I was flying down a two lane road with a car in front and a car behind me I noticed a deer rapidly approaching through a field to my right. It appeared our paths would intersect right on the road. Nothing I could do but hold on tight. A semi truck and trailier approaching in the opposite direction saw the deer running toward the road and laid on his airhorn. The deer came to a screaching halt on the shoulder of the road about 10 feet from me and high tailed it in the other direction. I breathed a huge sigh of relief and silently thanked the trucker. From now on, when ever I see a deer even THINKING about entering the roadway I lay on the horn. It's worked every time....
Jim

jgeorge, I have been ask the question if i had sounded my horn since the accident , the truth is that i didnt see the deer untill they were right in front of me. Im not so sure that sounding the horn would have done any good anyway. I wish i had time to see but it was too late. I have had several deer cross in front of me before. I just think that a deer is a wild animal and not domesticated enough to stay out of the way of a moving vehicle. My bike was loud and with the two headlights burning im sure they seen me before they moved into the road. It was kinda like follow the leader as soon as the first deer went across the road the other three were going to. thank you for your reply I hope that you never have a need to try blowing the horn to keep deer away from your path. Mike

Fired00d · « **Reply #59 on:** May 18, 2007, 02:11:02 PM »

Quote from: Asphault on May 18, 2007, 01:59:08 PM

jgeorge, I have been ask the question if i had sounded my horn since the accident , the truth is that i didnt see the deer untill they were right in front of me. Im not so sure that sounding the horn would have done any good anyway. I wish i had time to see but it was too late. I have had several deer cross in front of me before. I just think that a deer is a wild animal and not domesticated enough to stay out of the way of a moving vehicle. My bike was loud and with the two headlights burning im sure they seen me before they moved into the road. It was kinda like follow the leader as soon as the first deer went across the road the other three were going to. thank you for your reply I hope that you never have a need to try blowing the horn to keep deer away from your path. Mike

Unfortunately that is typical for deer behavior. If the first of the herd makes it thru the rest will follow no matter what. I've seen herds of deer cross the Interstate like that. Once the first one guys the others will follow no matter what. I've learned if you see one deer cross the road then more then likely you will see more following unless he/she is the last one.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

VAZHOG · « **Reply #60 on:** May 18, 2007, 02:25:05 PM »

Living in the Woods of VA many accidents with deer and bikes- these things are very true with deer
1. They Never travel alone (if you see one others will follow)
2. Sounding Horns (Startle them and they will bound out at you)
3. Headlights make them freeze (when They see it) (that's called Spotlighting) Hunting term.
4. If the Deer where SPOOKED and running at full speed none of the above apply-I think that what happened in your case.

Deer will Run wildly During Rut Season, Or Hunting season (Most rural county's in VA allow Dog use Hunting for Deer)
A major pain in the fall around here as they will Run fast and hard. (Deer Whistles DO NOT work) or (Work as well as the little bell so folks tie on there bikes) It a Belief system.

Depending on how fast you where going if you had slowed for the first chances are the second or third would have knocked you down. SO as with most motorcycle accidents the rider will never see it coming.

You are very luck one of my friends is still in ICU and his accident was 4 weeks ago.

I'm sure you bike had loud pipes so a horn would have been a mute point-

When I was a Boy in this area Dear were few and far between- (NO Stores) or that many people deer were hunted for food!! AS this place grew and more folks and stores moved in they have over bred everywhere and now that most must love them (Bambi) It gotten even worse - in my neck of the woods I kill'em cut the tenderloin out and throw the rest on a gut pile (year round) but alas I can't do it all.

I know you must be feeling better because you are typing along with us - Good Luck on your recovery.

JR · « **Reply #61 on:** May 18, 2007, 06:26:52 PM »

Mike, Praise God your alive to be telling us about it! I will be lifting you up in prayer for a speedy recovery! Last October on my way to the Maggie Valley get together my buddy nailed a deer about 90 miles into our trip. We were doing around 60 mph and as I crest a hill I saw a state trooper and looked in my mirror to see if my buddy saw him and noticed he wasn't there. Thank God for the trooper, he came up on the scene just as he came to a stop. Called ambulance and they were there in about 15 minutes. Broken ribs and a broken wrist is what he ended up with, no road rash! He now has a new O/B Road Glide. Bless ya Buddy!

JR

Here are some before and after pics of his accident.

JR · « **Reply #62 on:** May 18, 2007, 06:29:13 PM »

About 15 minutes after he killed Bambi

harleydiva · « **Reply #63 on:** May 18, 2007, 06:33:25 PM »

So sorry to hear about your accident, but SO glad you are okay.

TcnBham and I are big believers of wearing helmets and are so glad you were wearing yours. I know what you mean about your wife being a "trooper". We truly love riding. I hear it's not a matter of "if you go down", it's "when you go down".

Take care.

Happy and Safe Trails,

Suzanne

HarleyBee103 · « **Reply #64 on:** May 18, 2007, 06:56:00 PM »

Glad to hear you're okay. I wish you a speedy recovery and good luck with the new bike search.

Asphault · « **Reply #65 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:19:44 PM »

Quote from: Robmay on May 17, 2007, 09:00:56 PM

I think he wants a Road Glide SE (fltr).

So glad you are okay!!!! Heel up quickly and completely!

Robmay, I would have kept that bike for a long time. I'm sure that this is just a stepping stone on the path to bigger and better things in my life.. Thanks for your reply and keep your head in the wind. Asphault.

Asphault · « **Reply #66 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:22:19 PM »

Quote from: Puzzled on May 17, 2007, 09:45:17 PM

It's good to hear your OK.

Thanks puzzled, I really like the picture of your bike. We had some of the best times in our life on ours, I hope that you enjoy yours to the fullest. Mike

Asphault · « **Reply #67 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:28:17 PM »

Quote from: Tros on May 17, 2007, 10:33:46 PM

I'm glad you were wearing a helmet

I hope you get all healed up soon and find a replacement bike. It coulda been a lot worse.

Tros, your right it could have been alot worse. I have learned a valuable lesson about the helmet(DONT RIDE WITHOUT ONE). I am so glad that i had one on. I would rather be alive than look cool. Thanks for your reply. Asphault

Asphault · « **Reply #68 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:38:56 PM »

Quote from: Ironhorse on May 17, 2007, 11:46:08 PM

Mike, I'm glad to hear that you are doing okay. I agree, you are lucky to be alive after hitting a deer at 65mph. I'd say you got your moneys worth out of that helmet. Were you wearing gloves, boots and leathers when you went down? God speed a fast recovery to you.

Mark

Thanks Mark, It will definitely be something that i will not forget. I was wearing a buffalo jacket, no boots and no gloves. I had a decent sprain on my right ankle from the low top steel toes i was wearing for work. I can attest to the fact that protective equipment will save you alot of pain. The jacket i was wearing is scuffed really bad and the snaps around the collar and chest were ground off to the point of not snapping anymore. I would hate to see how much skin i would have lost if i didn't have it on.

Asphault · « **Reply #69 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:46:10 PM »

Quote from: Ironhorse on May 18, 2007, 12:24:52 PM

Mike re-reading your earlier thread about the helmet, that's why a lot of PDs have gone from the half helmet to a 3/4. Too many of them just come off after the first impact. Rest up and get better.

Mark

Mark the helmet i was wearing has a zip in lower half. Unfortunately i did not have the lower zipped in. I often thought that the helmet would not stay on during a crash i was 8 staples worth of right. The helmet did stay on long enough to save my life and that was all that i could have hoped for. I am sure that a 3/4 helmet would be the best choice in the future. Thanks for the reply Mike

Asphault · « **Reply #70 on:** May 18, 2007, 08:51:19 PM »

Quote from: Screamin on May 18, 2007, 08:46:47 AM

Man Asphault! Sucks but glad your mostly ok. Heal quick brother and good luck w/ your search for a replacement.

Thanks Screamin, Bikes can be replaced . Be safe and enjoy this ridding season for me.. Mike

Asphault · « **Reply #71 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:18:12 PM »

Quote from: iski on May 18, 2007, 09:16:05 AM

Asphault - glad you are ok and glad you were wearing your helmet.

I have that same helmet - do not wear it much now since its a bit old.

Best of luck on finding a new bike and thanks much for posting the before/after pics. You were luckier than some, man.

Iski, Everyone has to make their own choice to wear a helmet. I am a skilled rider. I have ridden bikes starting at the age of 13 (most of my life). I started on dirt bikes. dr100, yz250, cr500 then rode street bikes for many years. I felt comfortable in my ability to avoid an accident ( almost to the point of not wearing a helmet). I am 35 now and still alive because of the choice i made 3 days ago to wear my helmet. I hope you make the right choice. I have a good friend that called me after the crash. We ride together and he does not wear a helmet. He asked me on the phone; ( Did the helmet do you any good or is that what cut your head)? I told him that i believe that helmet saved my life. After seeing how much the helmet took for me there is no other choice for me. Mike

Asphault · « **Reply #72 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:24:58 PM »

Quote from: altugo on May 18, 2007, 11:11:35 AM

I wish you a speedy and full recovery.Despite sliding for about 400 feet you seem to be doing not that bad.Now thats a plus.I wonder what were you wearing while the accident took place.Sorry for your bike but still its replacable and you walked away from the accident.

Thanks Altugo, I was lucky to have survived as well as i did. I am still finding sores that i didn't know i had. I was only wearing a helmet and a buffalo skin jacket, both of which saved me considerable pain and injury. The only slidding i want to do from here on out involve a pool and a bathing suit. Thanks for your reply Mike

Asphault · « **Reply #73 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:35:46 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on May 18, 2007, 02:11:02 PM

Unfortunately that is typical for deer behavior. If the first of the herd makes it thru the rest will follow no matter what. I've seen herds of deer cross the Interstate like that. Once the first one guys the others will follow no matter what. I've learned if you see one deer cross the road then more then likely you will see more following unless he/she is the last one.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

You are exactly right Firedood. I'm sure the deer were just acting on instinct. I have often thought of hitting one but then the oll' it wont happen to me would kick in. I feel lucky to have another chance. The bike is disappointing but I would trade all of my materials for a longer life. Thanks for your support. Mike

Asphault · « **Reply #74 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:39:26 PM »

Quote from: VAZHOG on May 18, 2007, 02:25:05 PM

Living in the Woods of VA many accidents with deer and bikes- these things are very true with deer
1. They Never travel alone (if you see one others will follow)
2. Sounding Horns (Startle them and they will bound out at you)
3. Headlights make them freeze (when They see it) (that's called Spotlighting) Hunting term.
4. If the Deer where SPOOKED and running at full speed none of the above apply-I think that what happened in your case.

Deer will Run wildly During Rut Season, Or Hunting season (Most rural county's in VA allow Dog use Hunting for Deer)
A major pain in the fall around here as they will Run fast and hard. (Deer Whistles DO NOT work) or (Work as well as the little bell so folks tie on there bikes) It a Belief system.

Depending on how fast you where going if you had slowed for the first chances are the second or third would have knocked you down. SO as with most motorcycle accidents the rider will never see it coming.

You are very luck one of my friends is still in ICU and his accident was 4 weeks ago.

I'm sure you bike had loud pipes so a horn would have been a mute point-

When I was a Boy in this area Dear were few and far between- (NO Stores) or that many people deer were hunted for food!! AS this place grew and more folks and stores moved in they have over bred everywhere and now that most must love them (Bambi) It gotten even worse - in my neck of the woods I kill'em cut the tenderloin out and throw the rest on a gut pile (year round) but alas I can't do it all.

I know you must be feeling better because you are typing along with us - Good Luck on your recovery.

Vazhog, Their was really nothing i could have done besides not riding in the dark. Keep killing them big VA deer. Thanks again for your 2nd reply.

DavidB · « **Reply #75 on:** May 18, 2007, 09:43:29 PM »

Quote from: JR on May 18, 2007, 06:29:13 PM

About 15 minutes after he killed Bambi

Hey JR,
Looks like yer at mile marker 4 with one of our Tenn Hwy Patrol . What rode did this deer strike happen on ?

JR · « **Reply #76 on:** May 19, 2007, 01:12:30 AM »

Quote from: DavidB on May 18, 2007, 09:43:29 PM

Hey JR,
Looks like yer at mile marker 4 with one of our Tenn Hwy Patrol . What rode did this deer strike happen on ?

David, that was on hwy 100 south of Jackson TN about 15 miles. Another couple of miles and we were out of the wooded area. What a way to start a trip!!

DavidB · « **Reply #77 on:** May 19, 2007, 04:39:09 AM »

Quote from: JR on May 19, 2007, 01:12:30 AM

David, that was on hwy 100 south of Jackson TN about 15 miles. Another couple of miles and we were out of the wooded area. What a way to start a trip!!

Deer are stupid. I saw one last year come at a line of bikes across an open area on the Big Horn mountains. It was running at full speed fronm the right for over a 1/4 mile. The wife was riding shotgun and saw it coming. To bad shee didnt have one. It ran just in front of Hal who never saw it coming as it was 90 deg to his right . He had no radio and all I could do was watch the accident unfold in front of me. He was a luck dude. the deer was it in the left rear hind quarter with a dresser running about 75. It sunn the deer like a top . Did 3 360 spins before it wen off of the road into the ditch in reverse. It happened so fast for Hal he didn`t know what he hit all he saw was a flash of brown and his bikes frontend was crushed in with parts flying off. The crash bar saved his leg. He manage to save the bike. I saw crap down the side of the bike but couldn`t tell I it belonged to Hal or the deer.

Smiler · « **Reply #78 on:** May 19, 2007, 06:45:00 AM »

Sorry to hear about your accident and I'm really glad you came out of it with your life.
"There but for the grace of god go I" - I often wear a 1/2 lid, T shirt, jeans and boots to ride, this is a reminder to ride safe and wear the correct protective clothing.

Thanks for sharing and good luck sourcing a new scoot.

Asphault · « **Reply #79 on:** May 19, 2007, 12:36:14 PM »

Quote from: JR on May 18, 2007, 06:26:52 PM

Mike, Praise God your alive to be telling us about it! I will be lifting you up in prayer for a speedy recovery! Last October on my way to the Maggie Valley get together my buddy nailed a deer about 90 miles into our trip. We were doing around 60 mph and as I crest a hill I saw a state trooper and looked in my mirror to see if my buddy saw him and noticed he wasn't there. Thank God for the trooper, he came up on the scene just as he came to a stop. Called ambulance and they were there in about 15 minutes. Broken ribs and a broken wrist is what he ended up with, no road rash! He now has a new O/B Road Glide. Bless ya Buddy!

JR

Here are some before and after pics of his accident.

Jr, I'm glad to hear that your buddy is going to be ok and has a new road glide. I guess you guys felt lucky to have a trooper on the scene. Thank you for lifting me up in prayer. It has been like therapy for me to just sit here the last few days and chat with fellow bikers. I have not been going to church. I have been spending every Sunday riding with my wife and friends. My prayer was that if i was ever in a bad crash that she would not be with me. I praise god for answering that prayer for me. Thank you for sharing the pics from your trip. I hope that you and your buddy can make it to Maggie Valley many more times in the future.

Thanks again Mike

Asphault · « **Reply #80 on:** May 19, 2007, 02:06:02 PM »

Quote from: harleydiva on May 18, 2007, 06:33:25 PM

So sorry to hear about your accident, but SO glad you are okay.

TcnBham and I are big believers of wearing helmets and are so glad you were wearing yours. I know what you mean about your wife being a "trooper". We truly love riding. I hear it's not a matter of "if you go down", it's "when you go down".

Take care.

Happy and Safe Trails,

Suzanne

Harleydiva, I can not stress enough how much the helmet saved me. My wife and i have ridden for many years. That is our favorite passtime . It seems like everything we have is motorcycle related. Our screen savers at home and work, cell phones, credit cards, clothes,calenders you name it. Ridding is as important to her as myself. Most of our true friends are rider's. I not sure what i would do if i wasn't ridding. It would require a serious life change. mike

iski · « **Reply #81 on:** May 19, 2007, 04:34:46 PM »

Quote from: Asphault on May 18, 2007, 09:18:12 PM

Iski, Everyone has to make their own choice to wear a helmet. I am a skilled rider. I have ridden bikes starting at the age of 13 (most of my life). I started on dirt bikes. dr100, yz250, cr500 then rode street bikes for many years. I felt comfortable in my ability to avoid an accident ( almost to the point of not wearing a helmet). I am 35 now and still alive because of the choice i made 3 days ago to wear my helmet. I hope you make the right choice. I have a good friend that called me after the crash. We ride together and he does not wear a helmet. He asked me on the phone; ( Did the helmet do you any good or is that what cut your head)? I told him that i believe that helmet saved my life. After seeing how much the helmet took for me there is no other choice for me. Mike

Asphalt - re-read my original post and saw it was unclear (most of mine are so nothing new there). I meant my OLD helmet that I do not wear as much. I have 3 helmets and will be getting another one this year at some point.

I've heard the pros and cons on helmets and all. Seeing the results of no helmet is what made my mind up to wear one. Can't wear all 3 at the same time.

Safe riding to you in the future!

I had road rash similar to yours on my hands (and lots of other oplaces) back in 1975. Picked asphalt out of them for many years. They are ok now - most of the scars faded away.

Asphault · « **Reply #82 on:** May 19, 2007, 09:08:30 PM »

Quote from: iski on May 19, 2007, 04:34:46 PM

Asphalt - re-read my original post and saw it was unclear (most of mine are so nothing new there). I meant my OLD helmet that I do not wear as much. I have 3 helmets and will be getting another one this year at some point.

I've heard the pros and cons on helmets and all. Seeing the results of no helmet is what made my mind up to wear one. Can't wear all 3 at the same time.

Safe riding to you in the future!

I had road rash similar to yours on my hands (and lots of other oplaces) back in 1975. Picked asphalt out of them for many years. They are ok now - most of the scars faded away.

Sorry Iski, I thought you were saying that you didnt wear your helmet anymore because it was old. Which was true but i didnt realize you were wearing the new and improved helmet.. Sorry my bad didnt mean preach at you for not wearing a helmet. I was just fired up to tell somone to wear it after i saw what it can do. Sorry again Mike

Asphault · « **Reply #83 on:** May 19, 2007, 09:15:18 PM »

Quote from: iski on May 19, 2007, 04:34:46 PM

Asphalt - re-read my original post and saw it was unclear (most of mine are so nothing new there). I meant my OLD helmet that I do not wear as much. I have 3 helmets and will be getting another one this year at some point.

I've heard the pros and cons on helmets and all. Seeing the results of no helmet is what made my mind up to wear one. Can't wear all 3 at the same time.

Safe riding to you in the future!

I had road rash similar to yours on my hands (and lots of other oplaces) back in 1975. Picked asphalt out of them for many years. They are ok now - most of the scars faded away.

Iski , Im glad that you survived the crash in 1975, and really glad to have talked with you about it. Scars are just memories and life is full of memories (you just may have more than others). By the way 1975 is the year my wife was born so that would make you........................................ Mike

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