Tigerpaw Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 I'm banged up, but OK.On 9/9/2010 me and a friend were riding west on Hilltop Rd, Xenia. It was dusk. I know the road well(just north of KilKare). I accelerated out of the 15 MPH curve. Reached approximately 45 MPH, saw Bambi come in from the left and stop, centerline. I braked and swerved to the clear area on the right. As I got close, she darted farther right, and we crashed. My buddy said I momentarily left the bike, but immediately was under it and the 100 lb deer sliding 30 feet down the road. Came to a stop inches from a sign post and another huge fencepost. He lifted the bike off of my side. It took me a few attempts to get up, as I head rattled my head some. After being a little woozy I walked away from the incident with minor scrapes and bruises. Police/EMS/Tow truck handled their business. Wearing full gear head to toe saved my life. It also kept me out of the hospital.Now Progressive needs to assess the bike. It will almost definitely be a loss.The wreck has spooked me some, and the wife alot. I 50/50 want another bike. Time will tell. I had a guardian angel watching me that night. Any number of variables, and I wouldn't be here. I also thank my friend who got spooked watching it happen, but was there when I needed him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 You'll just have to mount a cowcatcher on the front of your next one.Glad you're OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Dude, glad you're ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unc7237 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Glad your ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b00g2003 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 (edited) Good news is you're okay, bike can be replaced...Give it a couple of days before you make any choices.. I hit a deer two years ago and was injured pretty bad... I said through the whole recovery I wouldn't ride again, but after you get over that initial scare, if gets easier to climb back on one...I've rode almost 4500 miles this year and best choice I made was to ride again... Edited September 13, 2010 by b00g2003 typeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Glad to hear you are relatively ok. Bumps and bruises are better than not being able to tell the tale.I was with Kawi Kid when he hit a deer. It wasn't a pleasant sight to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 **Update**The bike WILL be totaled. Just crunching the numbers with progressive now. I need to be reimbursed on my exhaust and all protective gear.I forgot to mention the deer did get up(dazed like me), and ran off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Glad to see you are ok man welcome to the deer killer club! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ZZ4eb Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Glad ur ok dude. Sucks when deer get n the road and stay then run the wrong way. :-) thank God ur still here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armith Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Glad your alright! Heel up quick.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Casper we need a counter for how many deers ohio riders hit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Take your time, don't do anything until you've had a chance to think it through and talk it through both with yourself and your family. Whatever decision you make, I'm glad you're ok and hope you get this all sorted out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Shit happens man and everyone crashes eventually. Prepare for it (like you did) and dont let it spook you from riding. Oh, and the next time you see a deer in the road, try to aim for its ass and hope it spooks and runs by the time you get there, like they do in NAPCAR. Glad you walked away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Damn, glad you survived mang! Scary shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Thanks for all the kind words.I went window shopping for a new bike: all types/makes/models, today. I want them all.Will start posting some random parts/accesories/bolts/manuals for the '08 Ninja 250R...soon. I honestly don't want to deal with the hassle, and would rather hook up a local with "box of parts" for " $XXX.XX". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-bus Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Thanks for all the kind words.I went window shopping for a new bike: all types/makes/models, today. I want them all.Will start posting some random parts/accesories/bolts/manuals for the '08 Ninja 250R...soon. I honestly don't want to deal with the hassle, and would rather hook up a local with "box of parts" for " $XXX.XX".Well that was quick! Good for you. Get back in that saddle. Too many learn about the importance of gear the hard way. Good choices pay off. I'm really glad you're ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alab32 Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Glad to hear you want to get back on. Very glad to hear you were wearing your gear and you made it all pretty smoothly. And listen to max power... that is about dead on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Random box of red '08+ 250r parts for sale in "Parts Shop" forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazer1sniper Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Glad to see you are ok man welcome to the deer killer club! +1. Glad your ok the the number crunchers are taking care of you. Deer incounters are a real pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 +1. Glad your ok the the number crunchers are taking care of you. Deer incounters are a real pain.Does the label on that can say "Deer Slayer 750" ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazer1sniper Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Why YES! That it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnR Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 (edited) I was half seriously thinking of something like this after my crash. Of course I was drugged up high as a kite, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. You would probably want a smooth blade so the deer didn't stick.Yea, this was designed by a guy who hit a deer and totalled his bike too. Edited September 15, 2010 by ShawnR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alab32 Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Ha ha ha... that would get REALLY messy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerBoy Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Glad you are okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 I was half seriously thinking of something like this after my crash. Of course I was drugged up high as a kite, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. You would probably want a smooth blade so the deer didn't stick.Yea, this was designed by a guy who hit a deer and totalled his bike too.Haha, thats awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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