Just smacked a deer tonight on my 02. Hit the brakes and hit him at about 25 mph. Kept the bike up and struggled to the side of the road without a rear brake(The deer smashed my leg against the side of the bike and temporarily paralized my right foot). Took out the front fender, damaged the tank(badly) headlight, sidecover, right exhaust and windshield. I'm okay, with just a badly bruised right leg. Rode it home, man these bikes are tough!
I just repainted the bike 2 months ago, so here I go again. Have full coverage and a good agent. I guess this finishes my ride on this bike for this year. Still have the 57 to ride, so I'm still good. Funny thing, I did the same thing 22 years ago on a 650 Yamaha. Came out a lot better this time. Oh, the final thing. It's my birthday today, Halloween, the big 50! Could have been worse!
