Kawasaki Concours Forum
Riding => Rides and Stories => Topic started by: shreveportSS on November 21, 2011, 05:21:10 PM
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I'm not much of a story writer so I'll make this short and to the point.
I took a ride this afternoon on some back roads today here in N.W. Louisiana. It was a beautiful day and I am glad I got a chance to rip it up for about 100 miles. Time came time to head home so I decided to take Hwy 1 south toward Oil City. The sun was just above the trees making it difficult to see the treeline on my right. When out of nowhere (i.e. I couldn't see him running accross the 50ft right of way) Bambi appears about 5 ft in front of me in mid jump. I guess he could see me pretty good but he was no Michael Jordan. I ducked, caught his chin on the top of helmet and we met shoulder to shoulder. He never touched the bike. I could see the north bound driver in front of me wide eyed and slack jawed like he had seen a miracle, then I saw Bambi in the mirror spinning around in mid air. I pulled over and looked back to see him jumping the fence on the other side. 3 cars stopped and we all had a good laugh recounting what happened. Good thing I had a few pounds on the deer or he would have taken me off the bike at 55mph. Everyone agreed it was a nice 8 point.
I learned a few things today.
1. The sun in your eyes with a bug covered visor makes Bambi invisible.
2. I'm kinda glad we don't have big deer here.
3. Not all deer can jump high.
4. I won't necessarily crap my pants in a near death situation. (not that I had time to)
I have had this bike since mid May and have hit 1 squirrel, 1 rabbit, and now a deer. :o
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Closer than I ever want to get to bambi, good on you for coming out on top!
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Closer than I ever want to get to bambi, good on you for coming out on top!
Thanks. I'm glad I saw him in time to get leaned forward and get my shoulder into him or I might have lost the war. I was wearing full gear as I always have since buying this bike. Luck was on my side this time. I haven't taken a hit like that since high school football back in 80. Gonna be a bit sore tomorrow.
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I'd say your story telling is just fine. You're not much of a model though. The picture of you in your avatar must have been taken right after the incident? ;)
I had a deer run across the road in front of me once, so close I could see it had nose hairs. We locked eyes for a brief moment as he ran full speed across the road. I just had time to grab some brake when it was over. I too no longer fear crapping my pants in a situation like that, as it didn't happen then. It all happens so fast.
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The Force is strong with this one.
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The Force is strong with this one.
Indeed.
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........I could see the north bound driver in front of me wide eyed and slack jawed like he had seen a miracle, then I saw Bambi in the mirror spinning around in mid air. I pulled over and looked back to see him jumping the fence on the other side. 3 cars stopped and we they all had a good laugh as I cleaned my pants out while recounting what happened. Good thing I had a few pounds on the deer or he would have taken me off the bike at 55mph. Everyone agreed it was a nice 8 point.
I learned a few things today.
1. The sun in your eyes with a bug covered visor makes Bambi invisible.
2. I'm kinda glad we don't have big deer here.
3. Not all deer can jump high.
4. I won't necessarily crap my pants in a near death situation. (not that I had time to)
I have had this bike since mid May and have hit 1 squirrel, 1 rabbit, and now a deer. :o
There fixed it for ya! ;D
Somebody was watchin' out for you. I have had my share of wildlife encounters but none like that!
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I have had this bike since mid May and have hit 1 squirrel, 1 rabbit, and now a deer. :o
You are working your way up. Next I'm guessing either an elk or a cow. That will be an entertaining story, for sure!
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You are working your way up. Next I'm guessing either an elk or a cow. That will be an entertaining story, for sure!
:o I hope not. I plan on not hitting anything. Not even a butterfly.