There are a bazillion critters that can get you, all when you least expect it. I see on the road-kill list roos, dogs, an almost pig, cattle, racoons etc. I have one that even today, several years afterwards still makes me chuckle...sort of. I didn't find it too damned funny at the time though. I hit a family sized Canada Goose in full flight...Get this, I was riding a Moto Guzzi nicknamed "Goose". The bird had (I guess) just lifted off from a pond beside the highway. It hit right between my forks, just under the Vetter fairing. The fairng lifted off the mounts and the momentum of the bird shoved me into oncoming traffic. Fortunately other drivers were awake and bailed out of our way. The front of the bike was a complete mess but aside from swallowing some serious down feathers we were safe. There are many "if's" in recounting a wildlife strike, in my case I would suggest that if Mr. Goose had another 18" of altitude I probably wouldn't be recounting the whole issue today. My best advice...Keep your eyes peeled and be ready to escape...oh, and do this when you're tired, hot and loaded heavy. Also as my Mum used to always tell me, "you should have seen that coming". Right. Thanks Mum. I Hope the bones heal quick and you get on your way in record time. One last thought, never nickname your bike "moose" or "cow"...

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Ride Safe...Stu