I"ve put this post off for a few months, but on March 24th riding down FM1323 just northeast of Fredericksburg I hit a deer. Never saw the one I hit. They ran across the road from my right to left out of a wooded field. The first one darted right in front of me and i'm not sure how i missed it. I didn't see (or miss) the second one. Injuries were minor, considering. Here's how the gear held up:
The Ralley II Jacket took a nice hit to the left elbow. It did its job, I had no injuries to the elbow or the left arm. The right jacket sleeve had a few minor scrapes but no major tears--but my right arm had road rash where the left arm--below--did not.
The right shoulder pad was also punctured. But again, no injury.
I slid the last bit on my right side. I had road rash beneath this pocket.
No injuries to my back.
My Ralley II pants hung over my kitchen chair during this ride, along with my riding boots.
Jeans don't hold up well.
Knees took the worst of the impact--along with my lower left shin.
Thank you Schuberth. Never lost consciousness.
It took a few shots.
Whitley's heated First Gear gloves.
They were plugged into my jacket. Both gloves ripped completely off at some point.
No broken bones to the right hand, but had road rash and punctures to the right wrist.
RIP 2008 R1200GSA.
It was totaled. The right cylinder head, rear frame, instrument panel, exhaust manifold, and fuel tank (among others) needed to be replaced. I never saw the bike after the accident. DB was able to get a few shots at the impound lot.
The right side crash bars sheared off.
I never got the names of the three ladies who stopped to help me. I was riding alone and they were the first car to come by after about 15 minutes. I was very thankful they stopped to help.
