crashed today

[thebottle]

Riding in Wisconsin when the deer are in rut at dusk so I can't say it surprised me. Deer jumped out in front of me and I hit the brakes at about 60mph on a paved road that was covered in gravel/sand mix and put the bike down.

Bike Damage:
Engine Guard (will need to replace)
Handle Bars (will need to replace)
Blinkers (will need to replace)
Side Cover (will need to replace)
Small tear in seat (I want a different seat anyway)
Small scratch on chrome of headlight and speedometer (I might replace them because it is chrome and it should look pretty)
Clutch cable insulation worn through (will need to replace)
Front fender is bent (fixable)

Me Damage:
Light bump on head (I usually wear a helmet but I didn't bother putting it on since I was going for a "quick" ride)
Road-rash on left forearm and hand (no leather, just a flannel so I got lucky here)
Broke the nail of my big toe (if I wasn't wearing steel toe boots I probably would have a broken toe)


So yeah... I will be looking for these parts eventually. I need to go over it real good and make sure that is everything though.

All in all I have to say as I laid down my bike at 60mph and was able to get up and get back on it and ride it home with only a few scratches on me I would say that I am pretty lucky and I can't complain.

[CatatonicBug]

Glad to hear you were able to walk/ride away from that one with minimal damage! Put the helmet on next time! How in the world did you break a toenail inside steel-toe boots??

[dpotter58]

You were in fact VERY lucky. Go buy a lottery ticket.
Glad to hear that was the extent of the damage to you. You can buy parts for the bike... Effin deer.

[Jamie]

Glad you're ok. That could've been really bad. Everybody be careful out there, they are fun, but dangerous at the same time.

[81xsproject]

Deer are one of my biggest fears when I take my 4-5am ride to work (on days I bike commute). As much as it pains me, (and I won't have to because your already going to hear it about 37 more times) I won't say anything about your helmet decision as it is apparently just that in your state.

[DGXSER]

WOW...First of course I am VERY sorry to hear about your brush with danger there. Low side laying them down is the best way I have decided.

I will though say it cause it saved my life, a helmet should be mandatory. But VERY glad your injuries were very minor.

[petejw]

always hate hearing of someone going down,
glad you got out of it in reasonable condition,
bike parts can always be replaced.

[3Phase]

Glad you're alright; bike's just metal and it can be repaired. Deer... someone ought'a shoot 'em!

[fredintoon]

- - - Light bump on head (I usually wear a helmet but I didn't bother putting it on since I was going for a "quick" ride) - - -

Hi 'bottle,
stupid deer! Stupid road crews putting gravel on top of pavement!
Great that you only suffered minor injuries and that the bike looks to be an easy fix.
About the no helmet thing,
I must have owned nearly 100 bikes over the last 50 years and I must have fallen off of each of them at least once.
I have always worn a helmet and I have always landed on my arse.
Some would say that it's my body's classic pear-shape that does the trick and the helmet is not a factor.
I say I ain't gonna bet my life on it.
Nor should you.

[natemoen]

Glad to hear your alright!

[slow mo]

having been down i can say i,m sorry this happened to you and i,m pleased you are ok ,,please wear the gear next time you might hit something that doesn,t move ,,all the best ,,ride safe ,slow mo!

[Cobia]

Glad you're OK and that the bike is fixable.
Funny how something that happened in less than 5 seconds, when you look back on it seems to have taken over 5 minutes!!!

[XSive Okie]

Glad to hear you're okay and "walked away". I live about seven miles outside of town and have to watch every morning for the deer. One got hit in front of my house three days ago and I had to drag her out of the ditch into the brush so my kids wouldn't see. The coyotes took her from there. I don't have any spare bike parts to sell you, but am glad you don't need any spare body parts!

[The Lorax]

sorry to hear about your mishap. glad you came out of it in one piece. good luck on the parts search, heal fast. have a nice day and ride SAFE

[b1lock]

Yeah, worst part of riding in Michigan too!

Darn things are like pop up targets they get in front of you so fast! Glad your okay. I hit one a few years back and the helmet saved my noggin. I still had a real good concussion. I am glad I had it on. Glad your okay!