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Puddle Jumper
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huntington In. | On my ride in to work yesterday morning I hit a very large dog. It was dark out so I did not get a very good look at it. It was big and black with a head the size of a basketball. Came out from between parked cars. I hit it's head and shoulder with the right side. I was only going between 25 and 30 mph. The bike took the impact well, I didn't even feel it. Only heard the sound of cracking plastic and the dog yelp. I was lucky the bike did not go down. The Vision on the other was not so lucky, she is going to need a new front fender, right lower faring and the front trim minimum. Looking back I'm glad I was not on my old Shadow that head would have hit my leg, possibly breaking it. I did need to change shorts though.
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | Glad you're OK, plastic can be replaced much easier than skin ........... |
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Manchester, CT | I'VE NEVER POSTED SOMETHING ANYTHING BUT POSITIVE BUT...HOW IS THE DOG. I'm sure some family is broken hearted..yeah I realize there are leash laws but willeh I really don't care how your bike faired vs what would have happened to another bike |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Street Eagle - 2013-11-03 12:26 PM
I really don't care how your bike faired vs what would have happened to another bike
He's not saying how the bike faired in comparison, he's saying how HE faired in comparison.
The injury of the dog is sad no matter, but I think the point was that rider protection is better on the Vision. |
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Manchester, CT | I am glad the rider is ok but it sure would be nice to know how the dog fared. |
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Central Maryland | The dog is probably one hurting Mo'fo Street Eagle. Or dead. Shit happens. Human being trumps over wayward dog on roadway.
Edited by willtill 2013-11-03 4:46 PM
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Prairie City, IA United States | I came close to hitting a black lab today. It had gotten away from its owner as the leash was dragging on the ground. He was far enough ahead to safely avoid him. You did the right thing by riding through the dog even though you most likely were to surprised to do anything but that. You will always fare better riding through vs. slamming on the brakes.
Now go get the bike fixed and ride! 
I like animals but my guess is the dog probably survived or the owner had to have him put down. I blame the owner not the dog. |
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huntington In. | Had I been comparing bikes I would have said that the Shadow would have fared much better then the Vision, it had nothing to hit but my leg.
As to how the dog fared trying to find out. First thing I did once stopped was to go check the dog, but it was gone. It really bothers me to know that there are people wondering who could have done this to there dog and why. Going to send letter to the editor in local paper tonight after work. |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | willtill - 2013-11-03 3:44 PM
The dog is probably one hurting Mo'fo Street Eagle. Or dead. Shit happens. Human being trumps over wayward dog on roadway.
amen!
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Sand Rock, AL United States | willieh - 2013-11-04 2:28 AM
Had I been comparing bikes I would have said that the Shadow would have fared much better then the Vision, it had nothing to hit but my leg.
As to how the dog fared trying to find out. First thing I did once stopped was to go check the dog, but it was gone. It really bothers me to know that there are people wondering who could have done this to there dog and why. Going to send letter to the editor in local paper tonight after work.
Glad you are ok and it's great that you are making such an effort to find dog owners. |
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West Knoxville TN | I wouldnt spend to much effort trying to find the owners. The way things are today you'll probably end up sued by some welfare case for vet bills and emotional distress [in soft voice I hear, did that sound harsh?]. The trim piece around the front cost $1000 and depending on color could take months to get (I know, I just went through it). |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | my dealer qouted me $648 on the 2 pc grill trim in grey. They may have given me a 10% discount. One side $344 |
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| glad to hear your ok... heres another view. maybe the dog owner should pay for your damages.... |
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Jasper, MO | Banjodan - 2013-11-07 9:13 PM
glad to hear your ok... heres another view. maybe the dog owner should pay for your damages....
That's exactly what I was thinking.
And, having once hit a full grown St. Bernard that jumped out in front of my bike, I wouldn't be too worried about the damned dog. The one that I hit broadside was seen chasing cars again the next day. My repair bills were over $2000. Fender, footpeg, oil cooler (Sport Cruiser).
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Puddle Jumper
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huntington In. | Just got back from dealer and meeting with the adjuster. Bike needs a whole new front fender, right side faring the entire grill and belly pan. total damage $2652.68 unless of coarse they fine more damage when they take her apart. |
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Sand Rock, AL United States | wow! |
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| will your insurance pay? think I would be looking for injured dog owner, they would be liable. may have been a street dog. |
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Puddle Jumper
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huntington In. | Yes insurance covered it. Dealer already has the check. Now for the bad new, the new front fender is on back order. Dealer said it could take a month to get it. Not trying to start another Harley vs Vic discussion, but the adjuster told me I was lucky I wasn't riding a Harley. He said painted parts take 12 weeks to get. |
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Perry Hall, MD | Sounds like same quote I had for damage from deer strike. Found used grill on ebay for $45 (one side) and was lucky enough that fender appeared to be dented but did not crack. Turned out that once the grill was removed the fender went back to the original shape.
Edited by lennyb 2013-11-10 7:16 AM
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Madison/Huntsville, AL | willieh - 2013-11-08 12:09 PM Just got back from dealer and meeting with the adjuster. Bike needs a whole new front fender, right side faring the entire grill and belly pan. total damage $2652.68 unless of coarse they fine more damage when they take her apart. Jeeze that sounds like a lot of cash for that fixup. That much should cover vet bills too.  |
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Central Illinois | Plastic is darned expensive unless you get lucky with an E-bay search. Don't forget that the repair also includes lots of dealer mechanic hours at $100 each or so. |
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