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ladyninja · 07-12-2007, 8:24 PM

To all that has helped me with my F4 and suggestions for my blackbird........

The blackbird is no more. I was going around a curve about 45 mph, a deer ran out in front of me and I was on peat gravel on the inside of the curve and hi-sided the bike trying to avoid hitting the deer. The bike flipped end over end a few times according to what the riders behind me said. I flew off when it hi-sided and scraped along the pavement.

THANK GOD FOR HELMETS AND LEATHERS! I was in full gear that day, due to it being kind of chilly and we were going down roads I've only ridden down a few times.

The blackbird is totaled.......... I'm very sore, nothing broken. The only thing I got was leather burn on my arm where my jacket rubbed against my arm and huge urge of wanting hunting season to begin at that moment! I was and am still pissed. This happen last weekend.

So again thanks to everyone, will be shopping for another one soon. May wait for awhile though..... I will see how things go...................

PJNXX · 07-12-2007, 8:47 PM

The 'bird is secondary. Thank God YOU are O.K.

ladyninja · 07-12-2007, 8:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJNXX

The 'bird is secondary. Thank God YOU are O.K.

Thanks! Yeah I'm okay, I'm thinking that buck would look really good above my fireplace right about now! HE HE HE, no really other than sore, I'm okay. Just ticked because I just got the bird just a few weeks ago!

NorCalXX · 07-12-2007, 9:31 PM

Very happy to hear you are OK. Gear is GOOD! My motto: all the gear, all the time.

For an endo, your 'bird doesn't look too bad. Is the frame bent? Perhaps it can be rebuilt?

-Keith

ladyninja · 07-12-2007, 9:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalXX

Very happy to hear you are OK. Gear is GOOD! My motto: all the gear, all the time.

For an endo, your 'bird doesn't look too bad. Is the frame bent? Perhaps it can be rebuilt?

-Keith

The frame and the forks are tweaked a little bit, probably enough not to be able to rebuild it. I would part the bike out, but the buy back from the insurance company is $1700, sooooo It will be totaled and the insurance company will take the bike, unfortunately........

STreamliner · 07-12-2007, 9:50 PM

Glad to hear your ok, sh#t happens and the result could have been much worse then the loss of your BB. Been there and done that.

Toynut · 07-12-2007, 10:14 PM

Sorry to hear that you have become another Michigan forest vermin casualty.
You sound like you have an amazing penchant for quick recovery, both physical and emotional........with an acerbic sence of humor to boot!

We certainly hope that you will consider another XX to replace your broken mount (when the time is right, naturally).

Venus97 · 07-12-2007, 10:24 PM

Wow, glad you are doing OK. Like you said, you were well dressed and it most likely saved you from serious injury.

ladyninja · 07-12-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toynut

Sorry to hear that you have become another Michigan forest vermin casualty.
You sound like you have an amazing penchant for quick recovery, both physical and emotional........with an acerbic sence of humor to boot!

We certainly hope that you will consider another XX to replace your broken mount (when the time is right, naturally).

Well Its not going to do me any good just sitting around thinking about it...... If I laugh about it, I don't get upset about it. But really.... he would look great above my fireplace~! The guys behind me said he had quite the spread on him..... oh well, he he he. He lives another day as do I!

As far as another bird...... depends on the insurance company and time right now.... most likely will get another, just a matter of timing!

KiwiCBRXX · 07-12-2007, 11:44 PM

Good to hear your ok.
Bikes can be replaced....bodies can't.

ElkKiller · 07-13-2007, 12:33 AM

I know how you're feeling about now. July seems to be a bad month for 'Bird/beast encounters. Glad that you're in one piece, and good luck in your quest for a new ride.

haWHYnXX · 07-13-2007, 1:25 AM

Very sorry to hear of your misfortune but glad you are OK. +1 on Keith's (NorCalXX) motto: all the gear, all the time. As a recent accident survivor, I can attest to it. Too bad the deer got away!!

Hope you're able to get back on a 'bird in the future.

uvaldexx · 07-13-2007, 7:58 AM

Congrats on your good fortune.....you are a survivor!

I experienced loose gravel in a tight turn and a round the corner, in my face deer sighting in my last outing on my bird as well.

Thankfully not at the same time or in the same curve.

Shit happens. Good luck on your quest for a new ride!

Jim

1100xxben · 07-13-2007, 8:07 AM

Glad to hear you're OK. That really sucks about the bird though. Hope you can find another quickly. If you're interested, There was a '99 for sale close to Fort Wayne. I can get more details if you like.

CanadianBird · 07-13-2007, 9:00 AM

Glad you're OK!!! As I stated in my little "blog" about my road trip, deer are one of my biggest fears through the mnts etc. Do get another Bird when the timing is right. For sure, all gear, all the time!! Good luck

flblackbird · 07-13-2007, 9:05 AM

The Bird can be replaced, glad you're OK.

On a lighter note, let's swap seats before your insurance Co. takes her

Toynut · 07-13-2007, 9:14 AM

Pop those throttlemeisters off while your at it, too!

ladyninja · 07-13-2007, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flblackbird

The Bird can be replaced, glad you're OK.

On a lighter note, let's swap seats before your insurance Co. takes her

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toynut

Pop those throttlemeisters off while your at it, too!

I took everything off her and put the stock stuff back on already. However I will be keeping all the aftermarket in hopes that it will fit the next one. No since in me spending the money twice.

Thanks for the interest and all the well wishes! Appreciate it a lot!

ladyninja · 07-13-2007, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1100xxben

Glad to hear you're OK. That really sucks about the bird though. Hope you can find another quickly. If you're interested, There was a '99 for sale close to Fort Wayne. I can get more details if you like.

Yeah I'm interested.....theres no doubt that I will get another one, so what if the "horse kicked me off, I'll just get right back on." Its just a matter of when. The insurance $$ covered the bike, but I think I will wait.

I have been riding, I have a Kawasaki Ninja 500 I use to commute with back and forth to work. So its not like I don't have something to ride. Its definitely NOT a bird though. We will see, let me know the information on the bird and I will let you know! Thanks!

Lynn · 07-13-2007, 12:43 PM

i know of one here in ontario can it is a 98 with 32000 km on it the dealer wants 6100 can$ for it it is in mint if you want more info le me know an i will take some pictures of it for you .

KiwiCBRXX · 07-13-2007, 1:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalXX

Gear is GOOD! My motto: all the gear, all the time.

-Keith

See attached for my motto

ladyninja · 07-13-2007, 1:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiwiCBRXX

See attached for my motto

Thats great! Its a good way to put it!

Silverbird · 07-13-2007, 3:56 PM

Glad to hear you were ok.

jjmcjames · 07-13-2007, 4:11 PM

The bike can be rebuilt/repaired. It is much harder to repair YOU-thank the Good Lord you are OK.

XXRATED · 07-13-2007, 4:37 PM

Thats My biggest fear, "Bambi". As you can see, I am in the SC. Take Care, there is another 'Bird just out your window.

trkracer · 07-13-2007, 5:18 PM

Wow, glad to hear you're o.k. A good day riding is when you can walk away from it. A great day is when the bike makes it too. I don't know who said that, but it's got the ring of truth to it. Good luck finding another 'bird and take care.

redxxrdr · 07-13-2007, 8:15 PM

As the above have said. You come first, the bike much, much, later.
This is the day after, I hope you are not hurting too much today.

I hope you heal fast, and find another bike of your dreams.

lois · 07-13-2007, 8:47 PM

Thats what I like about deer

nothing.

Glad your OK....chin up, and get another bike right away.

07-12-2007, 8:47 PM	#2
PJNXX Moderator Join Date: Nov 12 2006 Location: Medford, NY Age: 40 Posts: 1,904	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! The 'bird is secondary. Thank God YOU are O.K. __________________ -Paul

07-12-2007, 9:31 PM	#4
NorCalXX Join Date: Nov 05 2006 Location: Central Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Age: 60 Posts: 88	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Very happy to hear you are OK. Gear is GOOD! My motto: all the gear, all the time. For an endo, your 'bird doesn't look too bad. Is the frame bent? Perhaps it can be rebuilt? -Keith

07-12-2007, 9:50 PM	#6
STreamliner Join Date: Jun 26 2007 Location: St.Pete.FL./Otto,NC Posts: 8	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Glad to hear your ok, sh#t happens and the result could have been much worse then the loss of your BB. Been there and done that.

07-12-2007, 10:14 PM	#7
Toynut Join Date: Oct 23 2006 Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan Age: 51 Posts: 571	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Sorry to hear that you have become another Michigan forest vermin casualty. You sound like you have an amazing penchant for quick recovery, both physical and emotional........with an acerbic sence of humor to boot! We certainly hope that you will consider another XX to replace your broken mount (when the time is right, naturally). __________________ Al ________________________________________ Momma always said "the best things in life are free"! OK,sure............. Then again, Momma never rode a motorcycle, either!

07-12-2007, 10:24 PM	#8
Venus97 Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Age: 45 Posts: 441	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Wow, glad you are doing OK. Like you said, you were well dressed and it most likely saved you from serious injury.

07-12-2007, 11:44 PM	#10
KiwiCBRXX Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 27	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Good to hear your ok. Bikes can be replaced....bodies can't.

07-13-2007, 12:33 AM	#11
ElkKiller Hang loose and fly low Join Date: May 27 2007 Location: Butte, MT Age: 44 Posts: 9	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! I know how you're feeling about now. July seems to be a bad month for 'Bird/beast encounters. Glad that you're in one piece, and good luck in your quest for a new ride. __________________ Hang loose and fly low.

07-13-2007, 1:25 AM	#12
haWHYnXX Join Date: Oct 17 2006 Location: Spanaway, WA Posts: 713	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Very sorry to hear of your misfortune but glad you are OK. +1 on Keith's (NorCalXX) motto: all the gear, all the time. As a recent accident survivor, I can attest to it. Too bad the deer got away!! Hope you're able to get back on a 'bird in the future. __________________ -Vern Hawaiian Island Stylin'

07-13-2007, 7:58 AM	#13
uvaldexx Fly Blackbird Fly Join Date: Jun 04 2007 Location: Uvalde, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 130	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Congrats on your good fortune.....you are a survivor! I experienced loose gravel in a tight turn and a round the corner, in my face deer sighting in my last outing on my bird as well. Thankfully not at the same time or in the same curve. Shit happens. Good luck on your quest for a new ride! Jim __________________ Jim It's the trip not the destination! Now flying on a BLACKBIRD, a WING and a PRAYER!

07-13-2007, 8:07 AM	#14
1100xxben Join Date: Mar 27 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Age: 28 Posts: 328	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Glad to hear you're OK. That really sucks about the bird though. Hope you can find another quickly. If you're interested, There was a '99 for sale close to Fort Wayne. I can get more details if you like.

07-13-2007, 9:00 AM	#15
CanadianBird Join Date: Nov 25 2006 Location: BC Canada Posts: 4,433	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Glad you're OK!!! As I stated in my little "blog" about my road trip, deer are one of my biggest fears through the mnts etc. Do get another Bird when the timing is right. For sure, all gear, all the time!! Good luck

07-13-2007, 9:05 AM	#16
flblackbird What cop?? Join Date: Jan 24 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL, USA Age: 40 Posts: 1,859	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! The Bird can be replaced, glad you're OK. On a lighter note, let's swap seats before your insurance Co. takes her __________________ Mike 02 Silver Bird I'm a Yamaha tech., that's why I ride a Honda

07-13-2007, 9:14 AM	#17
Toynut Join Date: Oct 23 2006 Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan Age: 51 Posts: 571	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Pop those throttlemeisters off while your at it, too! __________________ Al ________________________________________ Momma always said "the best things in life are free"! OK,sure............. Then again, Momma never rode a motorcycle, either!

07-13-2007, 12:43 PM	#20
Lynn Join Date: Jun 30 2007 Location: Peterborough,Ontario,Canada Posts: 28	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! i know of one here in ontario can it is a 98 with 32000 km on it the dealer wants 6100 can$ for it it is in mint if you want more info le me know an i will take some pictures of it for you .

07-13-2007, 3:56 PM	#23
Silverbird Join Date: Jan 16 2007 Location: Conroe, TX. Posts: 198	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Glad to hear you were ok.

07-13-2007, 4:11 PM	#24
jjmcjames Join Date: May 09 2007 Location: Middle Tennessee Age: 51 Posts: 245	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! The bike can be rebuilt/repaired. It is much harder to repair YOU-thank the Good Lord you are OK.

07-13-2007, 4:37 PM	#25
XXRATED Join Date: Jul 11 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Thats My biggest fear, "Bambi". As you can see, I am in the SC. Take Care, there is another 'Bird just out your window.

07-13-2007, 5:18 PM	#26
trkracer Blackbirdista Join Date: Oct 25 2006 Location: Italy Age: 37 Posts: 151	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Wow, glad to hear you're o.k. A good day riding is when you can walk away from it. A great day is when the bike makes it too. I don't know who said that, but it's got the ring of truth to it. Good luck finding another 'bird and take care.

07-13-2007, 8:15 PM	#27
redxxrdr Craig Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: Sumner, Ga Age: 50 Posts: 315	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! As the above have said. You come first, the bike much, much, later. This is the day after, I hope you are not hurting too much today. I hope you heal fast, and find another bike of your dreams.

07-13-2007, 8:47 PM	#28
lois Join Date: Nov 06 2006 Location: Red Deer Age: 46 Posts: 4,599	Re: Tis a sad, sad day! Thats what I like about deer nothing. Glad your OK....chin up, and get another bike right away. __________________ Call me "Captain Mudbucket".

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