bongobobny Posted June 8, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 8, 2009 We hit a deer about 75 miles from home this afternoon. We did NOT go down, and nothing happened to us at all. The bike, however needs a new front fender, turn signal bar, and I'm suspecting probably the entire front end assembly. Slight scratch on the front fairing that I would expect will buff right out. It was a young buck that had to be put down. We were very sad! Didn't even have time to hit the brake, and we had a real tank slapper for a few seconds. Got it back in control and pulled off to the side. The insurance company isn't gonna be happy with us! I have $500 deductable that I wil have to somehow come up with... ***SIGH*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danimal Posted June 8, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 8, 2009 Is this the new bike? I'm glad to here your all right, take some pics of the damages when you get time. Thanks be to God for your safety though. Take care of yourselves. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted June 8, 2009 Share #3 Posted June 8, 2009 Bob glad to hear you both came out OK, Sorry for your bike and the young deer. Guess we can call your bike deer slayer now.... Buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROG MAN Posted June 8, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 8, 2009 Bob glad your OK. I'm speechless. I just looked at that new bike this morning. sssssshhhhhh happens I guess the buck liked it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBoyinMS Posted June 8, 2009 Share #5 Posted June 8, 2009 Scary! These 4-legged animals are scarier than the 2-legged. Glad y'all made it through that ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted June 8, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 8, 2009 Bob....you walked away from it, it's just steel and oil and thats replaceable. Glad to hear it wasn't any worse, it was great to see you both again and you'll get the '09 back to where it needs to be, good to see it isn't worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardbog Posted June 8, 2009 Share #7 Posted June 8, 2009 Bob, That suck. Happy for you guys wasn't any worst, screw the bike, it's gonna be fixed. godly must be jealous on new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted June 8, 2009 Yah!! Had all of 480 miles on it, just put the 3rd tank of gas in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted June 8, 2009 Share #9 Posted June 8, 2009 Glad ya'll are o.k. I've smacked one before not a fun experience. Don't take long to hit the deductible on a m/c, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted June 8, 2009 Share #10 Posted June 8, 2009 You shouldn't go posting things like this, it's scares the crap out of all of us, new scoot, and Becky,,, and oh ya Bob as well,,,,,, glad you two are ok,,, must have been an angel there as well,,,I hear that they are in good supply, all you need to do is ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic Posted June 8, 2009 Share #11 Posted June 8, 2009 Sorry to hear this news Bob but real happy that you and Becky are here to talk about it. They build bikes everyday but you two can't be replaced. Take care and we will see you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted June 8, 2009 Share #12 Posted June 8, 2009 Bob I hope the both of you are ok. Sorry to hear about the bike. But don't be surprised if the insurance "Totals" the old girl. As olsd as she is there are no real replacement parts are far as they are concerned. I could( Hopefully) be wrong. Had an almost similar situation up in Lake George this week while returning to our hotel in Hague after dark. We were coming down a 2 mile long descending stretch of "S" curves on northern 9N when a large doe appeared standing right on the edge of our lane. We were already leaned over into the curve as we caught sight of her. I had been braking before the curve but had to scrub off even more speed as we approached the deer. Luckily she simply turned around and stepped off the road. When I got home i thanked my son many times for the new set of mini burners he had installed for me just before we left . It gave us a few seconds more to see the deer than we would have had. Sorry to hear about "Goldie". But glad to hear you and the Missus are alright. Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted June 8, 2009 Share #13 Posted June 8, 2009 Just read the other posts . New Bike??? When did this happen? I've been off sight too long!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibents Posted June 8, 2009 Share #14 Posted June 8, 2009 Bob, I'm so sorry to hear about this and so glad that you are both OK. Like Brad said its only metal that can be repaired or replaced, I think someone must have been looking out for you, because accidents like that don't always have a good out come. Take care my friend. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted June 8, 2009 Share #15 Posted June 8, 2009 Thats NOT how you break in a new bike!! Glad your OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted June 8, 2009 Here's some pix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted June 8, 2009 Share #17 Posted June 8, 2009 Man, I hate deer! Glad you got through this ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted June 8, 2009 Share #18 Posted June 8, 2009 Man that really sucks Bob I am real sorry to hear about this. More importantly however is that you are OK and Here to tell the story. That as always is our #1 concern. Ps on our way home we saw a big black dog trying to drag a dead deer away from the road wonder if that was your deer:think: Take care Bob hope to see you and Becky again soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share #19 Posted June 8, 2009 Just read the other posts . New Bike??? When did this happen? I've been off sight too long!!! See the "Yes it really is true thread" Phil! Bought a brand spankin new '09 Thursday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted June 8, 2009 Share #20 Posted June 8, 2009 Bob - Would like to add our condolences for your new Venture but as others have also said, what is most important is that you were not physically injured. Good luck with your repairs. Evan & Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpagak Posted June 8, 2009 Share #21 Posted June 8, 2009 glad that your ok.. hope that you get it back on the road soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard765 Posted June 8, 2009 Share #22 Posted June 8, 2009 Wow Bob..... What news to come home to.. Robin and I are so happy that you and Becky came out OK... Like everyone says the bike can be fixed or replaced... God be with you. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JGorom Posted June 8, 2009 Share #23 Posted June 8, 2009 Wow...somebody up there was looking out for you and Becky...glad to hear your both ok Robert. Would of been much worse if that deer had taken you down to the pavement. Blessings to you and Becky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99silver Posted June 8, 2009 Share #24 Posted June 8, 2009 See the "Yes it really is true thread" Phil! Bought a brand spankin new '09 Thursday... Bob, A 2nd gen, I'm proud of ya Bro ! If it were a 1st gen it MIGHT have gone down. Glad your both OK, Bleach those undee's and away ya go !!! P.S. If its rideable let them order the parts and do the work when they are all in. Made the mistake and lost some good rideing time myself. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwitt Posted June 8, 2009 Share #25 Posted June 8, 2009 Bob - Mrs. Halfwitt & I are glad you're around to tell the story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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