Struck Deer Today - Harley Forum

botzman · #1 06-14-2009, 09:49 PM

After having a great few days of riding and attending the Rhinebeck event coming home today turned to sh*t. Seems my luck is catching up with me. Struck a deer today on Rte22 south about 11AM. Deer came out of the bush and I almost got around it but no good. Caught the ass end and it slammed me to the ground. Skidded on the blacktop for awhile then ended up in a corn field. My riding buddy tried to get through the mess and couldnt also going down. We're both beat up real good. No broken bones on me and some road rash. My buddy has severe road rash and is a mess too. I cant walk too good. Deer is dead and my new bike is a mess. After the left turner two summers ago and now this I may need a break. Im fed up. My old Sturgis never did this to me riding it for 18 years. Beginning to think the Sturgis is cursing the new ones. Will see bike better tomorrow when it gets here. Take care guys. Botz

unclepsycho · #2 06-14-2009, 10:12 PM

Holy crap! Glad you and your buddy are somewhat ok...better off than the deer.

Can you go back and at least get some venison?????

take care of your self.... have a cold one.

shovelmike · #3 06-14-2009, 10:17 PM

Wow, I'm sorry to hear that! I'm glad you didn't get hurt any worse than you did. I hope everything goes OK with the bike. God bless you and your family and I hope you get healed up really quick. Sincerely: Shovelmike.

clif02 · #4 06-14-2009, 10:18 PM

Dang Botz, you've had a bad streak here. The good thing...you and your buddy are still alive and able to talk about it. I wish you the best and hope you and your riding buddy recover fast. God Bless, Clif

sgtcowboyusmc · #5 06-14-2009, 10:27 PM

Ouch! Bet that hurt! Glad you two are relatively OK. Get better and watch out for them overgrown Bambi's.

tommyglide · #6 06-15-2009, 12:22 AM

Sorry to hear that Botz, hope it doesn't take much to get you and your scoot back in fine shape. Good luck to your buddy also.

frisco-rigid · #7 06-15-2009, 12:40 AM

Dang Big Botz Man

I'm sorry to hear that..

Chin-up, you're young and strong, you will get over..

botzman · #8 06-15-2009, 02:46 AM

Thanks guys. Just disgusted with it all. Botz

aceharleywrench · #9 06-15-2009, 06:28 AM

Botz,
Sorry about your run in with the deer,for some reason they seem to be playing Kamikaze this year.I'm glad you're not too banged up.Let me know if I can be of assistance with parts or an estimate for the insurance company.

Rocky · #10 06-15-2009, 10:53 AM

Glad to hear you are OK. Almost got one myself Sat. withing 25 feet. They are thick this year and like was said earlier seem to have a death wish. Hope thing turn out OK for you and your buddy.