One of my worst riding fears happened last week in Oregon. F#*kin deer took me out in mid corner, as i was rolling on throttle no chance to react, Must of jumped up from the bank on the side of the road no chance of seeing it . After that there was a tree hard landing and a tumble down the bank. Thankfully my gear especially my hard shelled back protector saved me from serious injury. Can’t say enough about my long time friends and riding buddies they were great did all the right things. Was so lucky i wasn’t on one of my many solo rides that i usually do out in the middle of nowhere. I felt bad we had to cut the ride short don’t get a chance to ride with Randy and Bryan very often these days.
I was completely blown away from all the offers and help we received from perfect strangers, no cell service for miles or town one couple drove 20 miles one way to offer assistance! the only people that came across the scene were bow hunters in an atv with a winch, came in handy recovering my trashed bike.They delt with the deer. Got an offer to trailer my bike back to spokan from another guy that lived an hour away that’s at least 6 hr round trip just amazing, one more reason why i love riding in the USA some of the nicest giving people i have met are Americans. Riding in Oregon means more to me than just the great roads scenery and beer its one of my favorite areas to ride and visit i will be back.
My legs are slowly recovering from massive bruising should be all good in a few more weeks. still dealing with insurance over the bike going to really miss the old girl gave me almost 60k miles of trouble free amazing riding and great memories :wacko:
Heads up be safe out there!
Deer (and of course Turkey Vultures) are a daily fear for me, especially on the way to work when they haven't all been scared away from the road by the other traffic yet.
Having hit two of those suckers(one on bike and one in car) in less than a year apart, it has for sure taken the speed off my riding style. The thing that people don't know that haven't hit one, is that it's a lot harder than running into a person playing football, etc........... They are unbelievability solid.
I was looking for the ones on my bike and had already slowed down prior to even seeing them because of the area, and it still felt hard, and that was probably around 5-10 mph by the time it hit me. The car I saw it at the last minute and had my foot hoovering over the brake, so was able to stop at the point of impact. I've been lucky to the point that I look for them and I still find I have lapses when I'm not, and think that it takes a lot more attention than is probably given...............Plz be aware ppl.
Glad you are OK...
I have seen the results of some bad deer accidents.
How cool would that be to have so many helpful and caring people?
Here the locals(Non-Riders) HATE motorcycles.
I guess that is to be expected since the vacationing masses all come here.
If the riders would be a bit more courtious, I guess maybe the locals might start caring.
But I think the damage is long since been done and there is not much chance to to change the jaded attitudes about motorcycles.
Thank God for Loud pipes and saving lives.
Glad to hear that you don't have serious injuries. I came around a bend at 60MPH in my car early the other morning to find 7 deer standing in the road and 2 more leisurely crossing a little farther down. Good reminder that it is that time of year again.
I was very sad i skipped this ride.. It might of been me leading that stage of the ride, but im so glad you were relatively OK after a F(*&*&(king deer commiteed suicide via a game of chicken crossing the road. I really hope a new White and black 09 VFR is in your thoughts... But you will feel better come
the spring and you will have a better idea of what you are ready for.
You really should post just the one pic of your leg after,,,,
Sorry about that!!!! God, there's probably no hope to save it in the middle of a turn where you're the most vulnerable. I hope you heal fast and completely.
Jeff kinda understated his landing point. He just didn't go off road left, but down an embankment about 30 feet deep with rocks everywhere. This is where the deer came from. Bryan was a moment or two behind and I was behind Bryan. Fortunately Jeff had the quick sence to scramble to the top to wave us down. Otherwise I am sure we would have just rode past him, the ditch and vegitation was that deep.
I came around that corner and my heart just sank. In my previous life, I have been to such scenes where the end result was, lets say, fatal. I used to preach ATGATT but lately, going on an errand or something, sometimes not. Makes you re-establish your good priorities.
Just about 1/4 mile from there, I came as close to hitting a deer as I wanted when I left to seek help. Damned deer were everywhere there.
The worst part of all this was that I was supposed to attain the 100.000 mile mark on this trip on my 06. But noooooo. Jeff robbed me of that........
Heal fast, and solid Jeff. I guess our next meeting at our usual watering hole, you have to bring the truck. You should seek out a white one next. Red ones just don't see them when they fly past them at a digital rate.
Sorry for your unfortunate mishap, jfviffer. Glad you came out relatively unscathed, and were with friends.
As I ride in Oregon frequently, and was just riding over there earlier this week I would be interested in knowing where this accident took place.
Yes, the deer in Oregon are more than just numerous. I've had plenty of close calls with them myself over there. Much more so than in Idaho. Cattle should also be watched for.
Since most of my riding is solo, what you encountered would probably be the end of me. And yes, it sucks that there is virtually no cell service where we tend to enjoy riding.
[image: View Post]maddog, on 21 September 2012 - 09:49 PM, said:
Sorry for your unfortunate mishap, jfviffer. Glad you came out relatively unscathed, and were with friends.
As I ride in Oregon frequently, and was just riding over there earlier this week I would be interested in knowing where this accident took place.
Yes, the deer in Oregon are more than just numerous. I've had plenty of close calls with them myself over there. Much more so than in Idaho. Cattle should also be watched for.
Since most of my riding is solo, what you encountered would probably be the end of me. And yes, it sucks that there is virtually no cell service where we tend to enjoy riding.
Took place on middle fork road follows john day river, aprox 30 miles south of Ukiah. If your in Idaho i should Imagine thats your stomping ground.Yes there is cattle around but they usually just stand there deer can move so fast this thing jumped up from the bank and landed on me if the timing was slightly different it would of t boned me i really dint even know it was a deer until after the incident. Questioning riding solo now.
Thanks everyone for the comments and yes my maps and 2$ gps survived :smile:
Jeff - sorry for your mishap - good to hear that you'll be OK. Went on a ride today and saw a large buck with a rack grazing next to the road. As I shot past I did a quick "ask" for him to stay put, which thankfully he did. Crazy deer can practically leap clear across the road when they're spooked so they can seem to come out of nowhere. Sometimes it's just the luck of the draw. Stay safe out there.
Holy crap, Jeff! Glad you're ok. Very sorry about the Silver Speedster and your aborted trip. I was set to go on a ride through Oregon last week myself. I was gong to head down to Bend, spend a couple of days riding around there and back up the coast. I started my old job on Wednesday so didn't get to go. Deer are unpredictable for sure. I'm pleased to hear your favorable comments about the folks that helped you. Oregon is one of my favorite places because of the people and scenery. Are you Staintunes still ok?
was so good to see you in person Jeff !! You sure gave us a scare and we are so thankful that you will ride with us again. Your 'girl' was very special and I know it was sad to see her taken away but you will be up and riding again soon ...I guess we should also be thankful that it happened at he end of the season...lots of time to heal...lots of time to pick a new ride...TC
Lee Staintunes got munched from the journey down the bank. Tammy i didn't think i could get so emotional about a pile of plastic and steel lots of great memories on that bike she will be missed. will have another ride soon enough and back riding with you guys Soon.
So, the laws of probability say that the chances of you hitting another deer, especially a kamikaze one, are pretty slum. So you should be in clear in the next few years, right??
Glad you're okay, Jeff. I guess it is the reality when you ride as much as you do that at some point you come across a situation like this one with the deer. Rest and take care of yourself.
[image: View Post]Polarbear, on 24 September 2012 - 12:11 PM, said:
So, the laws of probability say that the chances of you hitting another deer, especially a kamikaze one, are pretty slum. So you should be in clear in the next few years, right?? http://www.google.co...29,r:0,s:0,i:74
I am not challenging the accuracy of that map but have to say I fond some of it quite surprising. Especailly the PNW. There are deer everywhere, as there are in BC. ANd they jump out without notice. Just say'n, I find it surprising. Actually Jeff missed the deer the first time. He had to go back around to get it.
[image: View Post]34468Randy, on 24 September 2012 - 04:29 PM, said:
Monk,
I am not challenging the accuracy of that map but have to say I fond some of it quite surprising. Especailly the PNW. There are deer everywhere, as there are in BC. ANd they jump out without notice. Just say'n, I find it surprising. Actually Jeff missed the deer the first time. He had to go back around to get it.
He did?!?!? :blink: Well, that's mighty nice of him to go back and make sure that that specific deer wouldn't be a problem for any of us, should we ever ride in this part of the country... :wacko: :ph34r:
I hope you're doing better today and that you heal fast Jeff.
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