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 Spyder 1, Deer 0
After riding motorcycles for probably 200K miles, it has finally happened.
On my way to work, 5AM, 40 degrees out, I hit a deer.
The deer went down and under just left of center. I was on the brakes hard; I remember steering to keep the bike straight with the braking force. The left front went airborne, and I actually remember seeing the the wheel and fender as it climbed up and over. The bike slammed down, and that was it.
Of course, all of this happened in about 1 second. Talk about temporal distortion!
Fortunately, 2 weeks ago I installed the new Rivco bumper for the RT. It let the nose go over the deer without touching the bodywork. I think it might have bent the left bumper support some. I haven't had a chance to measure it. But not a scratch on the Tupperware!
Boy am I glad to be at work this morning!!
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It's a good day to be at work!! Glad you are OK!
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2010 RTSM5
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 Originally Posted by Saluda
Glad to hear you are OK.
Thanks! I hate to think what would've happened had I been on two wheels. Based on how I hit it, it probably would've knocked me down at a minimum.
What's funny is, I am so attentive to deer. Put a saw horse in your front yard when I drive by and watch by brake light! But both times I've hit them, once with an F150 pickup and now the Spyder, I didn't stand a chance! Over in the blink of an eye.
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Fortunately you are ok after the incident. 
Joe
U.S. Army Viet Nam Era Vet
2013 Spyder RT-L, Black Currant
Trunk mount dual SS flag holder
TricLed foam hand grips (awesome)
Chromed Soaring Eagle License Holder
Utopia Deluxe driver backrest
LED fender lighting
Fast Flash LED brake light
Spyder Pops LED/skid plate
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ahhhh ! I have ridden in at these goofy times I usually leave at 5 a.m. have gone on spyder 3 or 4 times , hit deer in car , and truck , so I do hesitate now with the spyder rides in the early morning , goooo slooowwweerrrrr for sure ! good trip ahead for you , 3 wheels down ! 
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 Thankful you're ok.
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Originally Posted by youngers
ahhhh ! I have ridden in at these goofy times I usually leave at 5 a.m. have gone on spyder 3 or 4 times , hit deer in car , and truck , so I do hesitate now with the spyder rides in the early morning , goooo slooowwweerrrrr for sure ! good trip ahead for you , 3 wheels down !
I agree. I'm seriously thinking of keeping it parked in the mornings, now with rutting and hunting season approaching.
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Originally Posted by waynerho
I agree. I'm seriously thinking of keeping it parked in the mornings, now with rutting and hunting season approaching.
the " buck " stopped there didn`t it ? 
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Wow...!!
Glad that your ok and the spyder fared well. Tis the season so have to be extra careful out there....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Glad you are ok, that is one of my biggest fears. I guess that is one of the many reasons for a Spyder over a leaner, At least you have a little better chance.....
Keep all 3 down !!!
" Fat people are harder to kidnap "
2015 RTS-SE6 Circuit Yellow
Akrapovic Exhaust - BajaRon Sway bar
Rivco rear Trunk Rack
Lamonster LED Head Lights - LED Fog Lights
Spyder Cuff - Hwy Pegs
Ultimate Midrider Seat w/ Yellow Trim - Rear Armrests
Spyderpops Bumpskid with LED - Full view Turn Signal
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3rd Brake light - Saddle bad LED
Baker Built Air Wings
Doc's Spring Stiffeners - Vibration Dampener
TRICLED underground LED'S
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 On coming through that OK, and hopefully there is no or very minor damage to your Spyder!!!! Early AM and just past dusk are about the worst Bambi times around here.
Ride safe!
Current ride: 2013 Circuit Yellow ST-S SE5 
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Originally Posted by ingramwc
On coming through that OK, and hopefully there is no or very minor damage to your Spyder!!!! Early AM and just past dusk are about the worst Bambi times around here.
Ride safe!
The Rivco bumper took the force of the blow. It mounts with what looks like 3/16th inch steel. It actually bent the steel a little bit on the side of the nose that hit the deer. You can see that the bumper is a little high now on the left side. Other than that, I see nothing else wrong. I drove another 15 miles to work, and everything was just fine.
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Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie
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collision
Very, very glad you and the Spyder are fine .....especially YOU....... Do you know what happened to the Deer ????? .....Mike
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Glad to hear you got through the collision with the deer. Many are not that lucky.  can be fixed.
A couple years back I had an encounter with a huge dog that came up out of a ditch with no warning. Oncoming semi truck, so no choice but to hold on and hit the dog broadside. The dog (a large one) flew up and over, and was killed in the process. About $2,500 damage to the cosmetic parts on the front of the . No frame or running gear issues.
Last edited by ARtraveler; 10-28-2016 at 02:02 PM.
 
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
on living to "fight another day"!
Anything damaged on the bike can be easily fixed...
Good luck with your undercarriage investigation: let us know what you find.
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Glad you are okay. Be sure to look underneath and check your frame, it doesn't seem to take much force to bend them.
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2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
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2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
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