Hit a deer this morning

rocketbill

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Topeka, Kansas
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2013 Rocket 3 Touring
Riding to work this am and i hit a deer broadside doing 65mph on my rocket. Bike is probably going to be totaled but i thank God that i only have a broken finger and abrasions, lot of skin off my right knee. I was fully geared full face helmet, armored pants, jacket, gloves and cowboy boots. Doing 65 and a car was coming we both turned or brights off but then the truck was going slow and i was thinking about that when i found out why, a mulie doe came out and i hit her dead center. It happened so fast i did not know if i even used my brakes but the police said there was a good skidmark in the road. Never wrecked going that fast before and when i hit the road it felt like a mule kicked me in the side, i way praying my helmet held up because the horrible grating sound did not sound good. Been wanting titanium plated (knuckle area) gloves but had not got them yet, wish i had my hands are bruised and skinned. I had on leather gauntlet gloves. Anyway I have nothing to complain about I am home with minor injuries.:)
 
pictures of my 2005 granite grey rocket

a few pics, more to follow.
 

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It pushed both crash bars into the radiator, snapped the left foot peg off. both bettle bags are crushed. Bike took it on both sides somehow.
 

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It doesnt look that bad in these pictures but in person it makes me ill.
 

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Hate to hear that but the main thing is you r alright the bike can be replace but u can't
 
Thank God your alive ..65 and hitting a deer ,not too many live to tell the tale.:eek: Your next calamity will probably be dealing with the insurance company. Hope they treat you fairly and get you back in the saddle...
 
****! Not a lot of people can say they hit a deer at 65 on a motorcycle and survived,
You are a very lucky man!

Heres to a speedy recovery!
 
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