I understand your line of thinking. I think this group just stagnated at its old locale a bit to long. Me, I'm just stagnated. I don't have the desire to ride with 13 people that I don't know. I did that back in 2000 a lot with this group and while it was fun, I'm older and don't like it so much anymore. I hear the airhead calling me right now...(not the blonde one)
Pk does not have to worry about deer. PK IS the pigeon killer, and much like moths attracted to light, those flying recyclers are just naturally attracted to him
The deer herd is bigger than it was when the pilgrims landed on the east coast.
We've lost at least four riders to deer so far this year, out of 12 total fatalities we're aware of. We lost about five between 1995 and 1999, a dozen between 2000 and 2004, and about 20 between 2005 and 2009, all to deer. Maybe it's time someone talks to their legislator about herd management.
On the other hand, yes, they are thick and everywhere and all times of day, but really--driving in deer country after dark is like gambling, and on a motorcycle it ain't a good bet.
You live here long enough, you understand what I'm saying: it's not a matter of if, but when.
When I had my '04, I added a +4 x +4 windshield (still got it and would love to get rid of it) The most needed farkle was a fork brace. It really took the wallow out of the high speed sweepers shich in my opinion is what the bike does well. I added dual star heated grips, and a quickly removable tail rack that allowed me to unbolt the beautifully sculpted piece for an oversize powder coated metal one, which I could then tie down a canoe bag to
The Mountains, the desert, the West coast and everywhere in between. I've boiled in the past, when in doubt. Much like Pscylociben its an acquired taste that I never acquired.
I've not seen this many deer while riding since 2007. I'm seeing them in broad daylight, all day long. I think I'm reading about more deer strikes versus bikes too. It rarely ends well for the motorcyclist. This fall when they REALLY start to move around could be very bad. http://www.startribune.com/local/97800409.html I dunno, my ears always home in on motorcycle accident info, am I hearing more, or they covering it better? Ride safe, especially after dark.
Show Posts
