Watch out for more than the Deer!

[exwingnut]

Was out ridng in the twilight last night on Alhamra Valley Rd; going slow as I KNOW that Bambi and his crew are out in force this time of year (there is nothing like a crisp moonlit night to make a young bucks mind turn to playing chicken with the motoring public.)

Came around a fairly tight corner, saw headlights shining on the trees ahead and slowed even more and turned off about 200 watts of light (those of you who have seen my bike know that I have ever light producing device know to man) so as to not blind the poor oncoming driver, and moved to the right a little; took a glance at the right shoulder to make sure I had a clear path; looked back to the left just in time to see the driver of a nice new Jag locking all four up as he slid into my lane as he tried to avoid the aforementioned Bambi and his harem. There were deer to the left of me, deer to the right of me, and dead ahead was good ol' Bam Boy leaping over the hood of the car to escape.

I stopped so quick I stalled the Bea-mer; jerked to a stop even before the Jag stopped sliding (Odd feeling, that... watching a car slid towards you with the wheels turned to extreme lock as the drivers eyes get so big that they eclipse the entire windshield.)

He stopped about 15' in front of me, the deer scattered like underage drinkers at a kegger when the cops show up, and yours truly pulled over to the side of the road to see if the roll of toilet paper I always carry was enough for myself and the passenger in the car. The driver just sat there, white knuckling the steering wheel, watching visions of his new Jag eating big venison steaks dance in his head.

The moral of the story? Deer are a problem, but try to stay out from between a Jaguar (or any large predetor) when they are on the prowl.

Ride safe y'all!

Steve

[the mad otter]

Great write...I pictured the whole thing as it happened! Next time though, get pictures!!!!! Remember that we all like pictures on this site!

[exwingnut]

Originally Posted by the mad otter

Great write...I pictured the whole thing as it happened! Next time though, get pictures!!!!! Remember that we all like pictures on this site!

Sorry, but I had one hand on the brakes and the other was reaching for the t/p.

Made me wish I was shooting video tho'...the sight of the buck clearing the hood right in front of the driver would have made a great clip.

[Backmarker]

Ok, I wasn't even there and I had to check my shorts!!

[the mad otter]

Originally Posted by exwingnut

Sorry, but I had one hand on the brakes and the other was reaching for the t/p.

Made me wish I was shooting video tho'...the sight of the buck clearing the hood right in front of the driver would have made a great clip.

Huggies make these great little wipes that are pre-moistened so that if you can't get to the problem right away they'll still do the job...see? Problem solved...next time take pictures! Oh ok...I'm really just kidding. The fact that you were composed enough to get stopped and out of harms way will have to do.

[Barbary Coast Rider]

Some mornings it pays ,not to ride in to work. Last month I chose to take my truck (rather than my "03 Caponord) to work as I needed to bring along some tools for a house that I have been building every day after work. The pre dawn traffic consisted of some familiar vehicles that I usually see every morning in this rural county by the lake and I had left the house at my usual time to make the 20 mile commute. Half way in route a decent sized buck jumped in the road in front of me and I hit him bulls eye dead center of the grill of my Dodge Ram. That buck I know had rutting on his mind that a.m. but instead got launched about 75 feet through the air and skidded to a stop on the road side. Had I been on the bike...whew!! what an outcome that might have been.

Barbary Coast Rider

[exwingnut]

Originally Posted by Barbary Coast Rider

Some mornings it pays ,not to ride in to work. Last month I chose to take my truck (rather than my "03 Caponord) to work as I needed to bring along some tools for a house that I have been building every day after work. The pre dawn traffic consisted of some familiar vehicles that I usually see every morning in this rural county by the lake and I had left the house at my usual time to make the 20 mile commute. Half way in route a decent sized buck jumped in the road in front of me and I hit him bulls eye dead center of the grill of my Dodge Ram. That buck I know had rutting on his mind that a.m. but instead got launched about 75 feet through the air and skidded to a stop on the road side. Had I been on the bike...whew!! what an outcome that might have been.

Barbary Coast Rider

Timing is everthing!

Of course, on the bike, you probably would not have been in the center of the lane and would have (hopefullt) missed him altogether.

[cenlow]

Steve,
Maybe we should stick to some place out in the country that nobody knows about like in the middle of earthquake country. That was a great ride we had with you.
I am so glad you are ok. and Bambi too.

[MyLife on TwoWheels]

Reminds me of a case here not too long ago...
A woman drove her SUV off the road and through the guard rail along with her husband and three kids...to avoid hitting a squirrel.


(*in Soup Nazi Accent)
..."Sheep hammer between the eyes for you!!"

[Law Dawg (ret)]

Well Ray, perhaps it was a VERY cute squirrel.

Ducking he runs...