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Slow Motion Deer Strike

Started by Cloner, June 18, 2010, 12:22:30 PM

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Cloner

June 18, 2010, 12:22:30 PM
Here is video of a pair of riders striking a deer during a race at Summit Point, WV.  OUCH!!!

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=40850
Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

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DucMouse the Mighty

#1
June 18, 2010, 12:44:20 PM
that would suck
spankinâ,,¢

Copy. Calibration error = humidity, altitude, attitude to tutu, distraction from tutu, stereotype naked rat bikes, human error due to heat, tutu and jealousy!

Cloner

#2
June 18, 2010, 12:44:38 PM
Here's another link with a bit of backstory.

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=40831
Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

'64 Ducati Monza 250
'67 Aermacchi/HD Sprint SS (race bike)
'00 Aprilia RSV Mille
'03 Ducati 800 SS (race bike)
'04 KTM 450 EXC
'08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (race bike)

Mars

#3
June 18, 2010, 04:12:07 PM
Wow! Nice clip, it not only looked painful, but it just wasn't right! I suppose we should learn something from other rider's mistakes. The first clue might have been the excessive length of tree-line next to the road indicating that anything could jump out in front of a rider at any moment. Caution should have been used while traveling this road. A similar incident occured to me in Colorado while just finishing up a ride at dusk. Luckily, as I approached the top of the hill a car flashed me with his headlights. That was enough to make me slow down. By the time I reached the top of the hill, there was a family of deer leisurely crossing the road right in front of me and not in a hurry. Needless to say, I always use extreme caution in heavily wooded areas when riding. You just never know what you don't know. Lesson learned, always expect the unexpected and attempt to anticipate obstacles before they appear, it will truly help your reactionary time.  Safe riding fellow Ducati lovers!     
"Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another."
Homer

Cloner

#4
June 18, 2010, 06:41:24 PM
It looks like a road, Mars, but it's actually Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia.  I know lots of folks who have either encountered wildlife, or had close calls, in that section.  It's called "The Chute", and it's always been dicey there.

Glad the tracks out here aren't like that!
Never appeal to a man's "better nature."  He may not have one.  Invoking his self-interest gives you more leverage.  R.A. Heinlein

'64 Ducati Monza 250
'67 Aermacchi/HD Sprint SS (race bike)
'00 Aprilia RSV Mille
'03 Ducati 800 SS (race bike)
'04 KTM 450 EXC
'08 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (race bike)

Mars

#5
June 18, 2010, 06:51:13 PM
I second that!
Quote from: Cloner on June 18, 2010, 06:41:24 PM
It looks like a road, Mars, but it's actually Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia.  I know lots of folks who have either encountered wildlife, or had close calls, in that section.  It's called "The Chute", and it's always been dicey there.

Glad the tracks out here aren't like that!
"Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another."
Homer

Plumbers Crack

#6
June 19, 2010, 10:28:45 AM
 :o
Sorry I don't have a censor button.. I Speak whats on my mind.

JJ

#7
June 20, 2010, 08:36:16 AM
 ??? Holy crap!
Ride forever...

kingbaby

#8
June 22, 2010, 09:11:22 AM
Ok...If no one else is gonna say it I am. That guy that hit the deer RIDES LIKE SHIT.
He blows past the guy down the straight, then damn near has to be pushed outa the way on the corners.

...Poor deer 

I promise to make better mistakes tomorrow.
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