dingy Posted August 3, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) Came around a curve on the way to work this morning, doing about 45, and saw some turkeys right on edge of road just ahead. A hen flew up and took a low trajectory right across in front of me, there was zero chance of missing it. Caught me right on the throttle side hand grip. Jerked the bar back hard & bike went into a tank slapper for about 10 occilations. Got it to settle down and kept bike upright. Bird did not survive, fingers are a little sore. I have turkey crap across the black tank cover, but no damage I could see to bike. Tweety 1, Turkey 0, we advance to the medal round... Gary Edited August 3, 2012 by dingy Added deceased's picture from this evenings ride home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted August 3, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 3, 2012 Trying what happened to me, eh Dingy?? Mine was a bit bigger, but you're still ridin' so I'll start hoping for some turkeys the next time....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted August 3, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 3, 2012 Glad you are ok. Guess turkey soup for dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 3, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 3, 2012 Glad you and Tweety came out OK Gary. Have to go back home and change shorts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted August 3, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 3, 2012 Glad you are OK, had nearly the same happen to me with a Turkey Buzzard a few months back, bird flew up from right side shoulder and passed between me and the windshield, had to duck to miss him. If Marilyn had been on the back it would haven taken her out for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raybear71 Posted August 3, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 3, 2012 I would like to say the first thing that came to mind was that you're ok, but it wasn't...sorry... The first thing that came to my twisted mind was Tweety drinking the potion that made him ten feet tall and kicking the crap out of Sylvester. I suppose if there's a potion for Ventures it's probably seafoam. Glad to hear you came out of it ok. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted August 3, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 3, 2012 I believe the years of attacks on Tweety made by Sylvester caused Tweety to go into attack mode. Glad you are alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted August 3, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 3, 2012 Ouch, that is one big bird for a hard hand slap. I have hunted them and witnessed how they have not one bit of grace when deer hunting. Flying through a tree they make tons of noise and you would swear hit every branch, they are a very tough bird. I hit a pheasant once and thought that was bad but no where near turkey sized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted August 3, 2012 Share #9 Posted August 3, 2012 You faired a lot better than a friend of mine did hitting a turkey. He hit a full grown big one and ended up going down on his Suzuki. He had all his gear on so other than a few bruises he was OK . Bike was another story but was repairable so the end result was ok. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 3, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 3, 2012 CAUTION, Killer Tweety bird!!! Glad that there is nothing worse than what a hose can fix for you and the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted August 3, 2012 Share #11 Posted August 3, 2012 Glad you are okay ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted August 3, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 3, 2012 Glad you are OK and you got your Thanksgiving taken care of all at the same time... Your bike's in the garage thinking...: I tought I taw a turkeybird..... I did..I did... and I kicked ta crap out of him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyRich Posted August 3, 2012 Share #13 Posted August 3, 2012 Glad your OK, You know ? When you got a shotgun in your hand you'll never see one.....Maybe I should get a bright yellow first gen to go turkey huntin with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted August 3, 2012 Share #14 Posted August 3, 2012 Came around a curve on the way to work this morning, doing about 45, and saw some turkeys right on edge of road just ahead. A hen flew up and took a low trajectory right across in front of me, there was zero chance of missing it. Caught me right on the throttle side hand grip. Jerked the bar back hard & bike went into a tank slapper for about 10 occilations. Got it to settle down and kept bike upright. Bird did not survive, fingers are a little sore. I have turkey crap across the black tank cover, but no damage I could see to bike. Tweety 1, Turkey 0, we advance to the medal round... Gary Battle of the Birds All the best in the next round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamamike Posted August 3, 2012 Share #15 Posted August 3, 2012 "I have turkey crap across the black tank cover, but no damage I could see to bike." You'd crap too if you saw a big ass monster bird of prey coming at ya!!:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeeze Posted August 3, 2012 Share #16 Posted August 3, 2012 I'm glad you got of that with virtually no Harm to you or the Bike. :fingers-crossed-emo:fingers-crossed-emo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted August 3, 2012 This thing looked a lot bigger this morning when it was flying at me. Stopped tonight & got a picture of it. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted August 4, 2012 Share #18 Posted August 4, 2012 And the winner is....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 4, 2012 Share #19 Posted August 4, 2012 This thing looked a lot bigger this morning when it was flying at me. Stopped tonight & got a picture of it. Gary That's only a baby. You baby killer. But I'll bet it is nice and tender next to some smashed potatoes and gravy........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted August 4, 2012 Share #20 Posted August 4, 2012 Thats the hard way to pick up chic's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted August 4, 2012 Share #21 Posted August 4, 2012 supper, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted August 4, 2012 Share #22 Posted August 4, 2012 I have turkey crap across the black tank cover, but no damage I could see to bike. How about the drivers seat ? There has got to be some crap there too:rotfl: Glad your ok Dingy ....now go wash those shorts out before people can smell you coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted August 4, 2012 Share #23 Posted August 4, 2012 Mmmmm, Turkey Burgers! (Best Homer Simpson voice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomephil Posted August 4, 2012 Share #24 Posted August 4, 2012 Hey Dingy, Glad your OK. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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