Scary thought Deer video

[FROG MAN]

Could happen to anybody. Especially around here. Another reason I don't ride at night.

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNO88yqCr5I&NR=1]YouTube - fast crash into deer[/ame]

[Skid]

That is definately one of the hazzards of riding in West Virginia. Anyone coming to the West Virginia Skid-In be extra careful....

Edited May 31, 2008 by Skid

[Sunman]

First off I want to say how tragic that accident was. Seeing a biker, any biker go down for any reason is very sad. Having said that, I also believe those particular bikers were travelling WAYYYYY too fast for the type of road they are on. If you look at the recording bikes speedometer, it is about 130 at the time of impact, in a corner. So there could easily have been a stalled or broken down car around that bend. Driving faster than you can see, or brake is a bad idea. I am NOT saying that it was the bikers fault, that deer could have jumped right on top of him, still giving him no time to react. But at what has to be at LEAST 3 X the speed limit, into a corner you can't see around, is putting yourself in danger. Sport bikes are loads of fun, but keep em on the track where they belong, and are designed for. Just my 2 cents, no refunds.

 

And just to be clear, I am NOT saying he deserved it, nor that I am happy to see it happen.

(before the flames start)

[Yammer Dan]

Have had some close ones. Really have to watch for them.