T boned a deer on the highway last night.

[Susan07]

Originally Posted by Badoshadow

Im glad you asked Jim, because i wondered the same thing.

Charles, im also curious if you were wearing flip flops at the time?

No. I wear flip flops in the summer. It's light out for the commute. It has to be warm enough at night also. I love the fresh air on my feet.

He went up(kinda of) over me as I went through the windshield. I had deer hair stuck in my goggles and all over my stocking cap. I can tell you this...having hit a few animals on the road through the years the size of a medium Shepard dog on down...that was a HARD hit.

[Ex Parte]

Good that you are ok Charles

[MikeAstringer]

I can't comment on the bike you are looking at but thank God you are O.K. My father in-law hit a deer once on his bike. He had road rash all over his body. When my wife arrived at the hospital she said it was the only time in her life that she heard her father cry. In late summer when the deer are most active I am always afraid leaving the marina where I keep my boat. Deer everywhere!

[pocketcthulhu]

late to the party as always but had to chime in.

Glad you survied the run in with the deer and i would suggest the phantom 100%, head to a dealer and take one for a spin when you are feeling better, also get the honda custom seat over the standard imo.

[beatswalkin]

Glad to hear you're still with us and able to tell your story, Charles. The Phantom sounds like a good choice once you're ready to ride again.

Take care, Bro.

[Canyon]

Glad you seem to be OK!

[vgreid]

Wow, glad you made it through ok! Too many of these around, I think the hunt limits should be raised to trim the herd. I had 4 deer cross my path a couple of weeks ago. I stopped to let them move along and as I started to proceed the buggers decided to change their minds and doubled back.

[Badoshadow]

Originally Posted by Susan07

No. I wear flip flops in the summer. It's light out for the commute. It has to be warm enough at night also. I love the fresh air on my feet.

He went up(kinda of) over me as I went through the windshield. I had deer hair stuck in my goggles and all over my stocking cap. I can tell you this...having hit a few animals on the road through the years the size of a medium Shepard dog on down...that was a HARD hit.

Wow Charles, I can't imagine. Very glad you are okay.

[Eldorado]

Originally Posted by Susan07

Me - 1 Deer - 0 Lucky I hit him dead center and not rear or front end. I barely pictured a deer before impact. Anyway, other than me looking like I've been in a gang fight and being a bit stiff this morning, I seem to be fine.

Real question is...I liked the 750 Aero. It handled well in mud and on country roads. Easy to handle and plenty of power for me. But thought I would perhaps look at something else.

I'm thinking of checking out the Phantom. Any thoughts? It'll be a few weeks probably before I get my insurance check(I went to the office and filed a claim this morning).

Sorry to hear about that Charles, glad to hear you are ok and still moving around............guess as you mention that now is the time for an upgrade.

[Susan07]

Thanks everyone! The swelling has gone down so I can see out of my left eye again. Actually...all my swelling went down this weekend. Just two black eyes. Walking around all lookin like a fool!

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