[oconeedan]

This post is not to say what is best or what is not best. Only to help you make the best decision for you.
I usually dress for comfort. Friday was no different, it was chilly, and I wore leather chaps and jacket. Had it been hot, I would have just had a short sleeve shirt on. I'll have to re-think that practice.
After hitting a deer at highway speeds, I took quite a tumble down the road. No gear can stop broken bones, but this gear obviously saved me a bit of grief, the helmet likely saved my life. Please, this is not a "helmet vs no helmet" debate!
It is a simple lightweight fiberglass helmet, by Licks. It looks like I rolled several times, like break dancing on my head.
The jacket and chaps were good quality leather. I still got abrasions on both arms, but I'm glad I had them on.
Dan

 

[vito]

Slid a bit did ya?

I read your other post and it's amazing you had the presence of mind to see the white line and roll off the roadway.

 

[Old Dad]

Prayers for a speedy and full recovery Dan.

 

[oconeedan]

Slid a bit did ya?

I read your other post and it's amazing you had the presence of mind to see the white line and roll off the roadway.

Divine intervention? Doing that may have saved further "discomfort".

Old Dad, I may not have posted these photos if you hadn't mentioned it. But with knowledge, comes wisdom.

These chaps came from Old Dad a long time ago. I have appreciated them every day that I wore them!

 

[TenDollarBill]

Your gear earned its keep this time. Better your helmet than your head. I'm glad you're Ok. Heal quick!

 

[7xclm]

Happy to see you came through ok. Hope the bike was repairable.

 

["Captain D"]

I gear up for protection from the elements, such as wind, rocks, bugs and dirt...
I reckon IF and When needed it will help with road rash somewhat too...
Godspeed on recovery Dan...

 

[XApacheDoc]

Well your gear did soak up some of the abuse you would have otherwise taken. I am glad you are here to talk about it. I hope you have a speedy and full recovery. (there is still a lot of riding left to do.)

 

[TEngle]

Been there, done that.

See link in signature

 

[swifty2014]

Glad to hear you are still with us and healing. I don't like all the gear all the time but it is worth having it for special occasions- like deer !!!

Will Rodgers said it well=
" There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves."

 

[oconeedan]

Been there, done that.

See link in signature

You certainly did! It's not a good "club" to be in.

 

[jjizhere]

I'm pretty sure that helmet saved your life... or at least saved your loved ones from having to feed you with a spoon. Your head took quit the beating! Glad your ok and thanks for sharing, sometimes we need reminders that gear works!

 

[dernp]

Get well soon. Heal first, worry about bike and riding later.

 

[Ivel]

The heck with the bike. Glad the helmet took that beating and not your skull.

 

[8675309]

I would never ride without a helmet. Just the other day I hopped on and noticed
I forgot to put on my gloves - pulled over slipped them on. I love cooler days so
I can wear my Pistol Pete Buffalo Hide jacket - I hit the pavement with it once and
I know it saved me some pain. Nothing like you experienced tho.

G.D. Deer - useless - absolutely useless. They serve no purpose whatsoever..
Kill 'em all I say... just kill 'em all.

 

[johnrush]

Sorry to read about your accident, and I hope you are 100% soon. Glad your gear worked for you. That helmet has earned a place of honor in your home.

 

[Mark-B]

We have a large elk population around here, so I guess that's why they are trying out a new elk crossing system.. Not sure how it works.. There's a single metal strip that runs across the road, similar to a tram line and some flashing lights, similar as those you'll find by a railroad crossing as well as a billboard... I have ridden by it more times than I can count, but Yesterday it was flashing big words "Caution, Elk Detected in the Area"..

Pretty neat.. Everybody slowed down and became hyper-vigilant..

Systems like that? ..Costs a fortune most likely.. But maybe some form of detection devices running by the side of the road would prevent 99.9% of this type of thing. Gotta figure something.. Too many people are getting hurt by these critters..

The good news? ..Might not be anywhere in the immediate future, but it does look like they are working on this problem..

Anyhoo.. Looking at that lid.. :shock: ..That would have been an ouchie and then some.. Glad it came between you and the road.

All the Best for a full and speedy recovery!

 

[swifty2014]

Has anyone ever proved that the deer horns or whistles work?
Just always wondered. Of course Elk may not respond to them, but if it helps only 20% of the time, with any animal, it would save lives.

 

[Mark-B]

Has anyone ever proved that the deer horns or whistles work?
Just always wondered. Of course Elk may not respond to them, but if it helps only 20% of the time, with any animal, it would save lives.

At risk of getting heaps of ridicule.. I have two Hornet High Frequency electronic deer scares fitted to my Aero.. Short answer.. Sometimes you gotta give something a try, but, no..

Longish answer.. Had a couple of deer sit and wait for me at the side of the road, I crept up on them, nothing until I cracked the throttle and then they took off running (or a-prancing, as they tend to do) .. Couple of times I had deer just hang back in the forest looking at me.. None of them moved away from me until I cracked the throttle, then they took off. Had an elk wait for me by the side of a roundabout - he didn't seem too impressed either. A razorback, a racoon and a badger almost took me out one time (though not all at the same time), Squirrels seem to love 'em and they'll show up in droves (or gaggles, or whatever), and a bird once flew under my tire..

Like one opinion said about them.. If Deer are hearing them, what are they saying.. "Party at Mark-B's?" ... "Get It Here " :shock: .. Who Knows?? ...These Hornets don't work though..

XP3 Corporation Hornet Deer Whistle Review | Rider Magazine Safety

The Hornet Deer Whistle - Electronic Deer Avoidance System

There's a warranty attached, so if I should hit a deer I get some cash, which makes them effective or free, but.. :lol: .. Save your money..

 

[oconeedan]

Has anyone ever proved that the deer horns or whistles work?
Just always wondered. Of course Elk may not respond to them, but if it helps only 20% of the time, with any animal, it would save lives.

thanks everyone!

I had a pair of the deer whistles on my last bike. I could not tell any difference, at all. A friend of mine that manages a fleet of vehicles for a large company, said they mounted them on their trucks, and could see no improvement at all. So...without scientific proof, I don't think they work.

Deer have excellent hearing, they hear the quietest of bikes. They don't need the warning, and the whistles certainly don't scare them. My opinion.