Joined: Nov 18, 2006
Location: Riverside, IA
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I started out my deer season a little early this morning by hitting a deer on the way to work. A doe crossed the road a few blocks ahead of me and I couldn't see any more deer so I kept going. As I reached the area that the doe crossed (left to right) a buck came out of the right side ditch and bolted right in front of me. It happened so fast that I never had time to touch my brakes. It spun the Ural around and had me going in the same direction I was headed. Funny thing is that I really thought I hit a small doe or a fawn at first. It wasn't until I stopped and went back that I saw it was a nice sized 8 Pointer in the ditch. The poor thing has mutliple leg fractures since it could not get up and run. The Ural has only superficial damage. I have no personal damage except for getting whipped around pretty hard. Maybe some clean shorts are in order but have not checked that area yet. Called the local sheriff's office so they could go out and dispatch the deer. Somebody was looking out for me. I hadn't been riding the Ural much lately but for some odd reason I opted for it over the GS this morning. Thank God for overweight, underpowered, obsolete, Russian iron. Chris
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07/14/2007 at 09:02
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Joined: Dec 24, 2006
Location: Arkadelphia, AR
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Chris, A little prayer is in order. Thank GOD you're okay. Great news on the bike too. Angels make for great pillions! I see deer around here almost daily, and it's not an uncommon way to die in these parts. The best reflexes in the world won't help you when one suddenly appears on your windscreen. ...If I could only find a bike that flicks around like one of those damned things.... >>>Steve
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07/14/2007 at 09:54
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Joined: May 03, 2007
Location: Longwood, FL
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Chris, That sent a chill down my spine. GLAD you came out ok! Emiliano
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07/14/2007 at 10:01
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Joined: Dec 24, 2006
Location: Ephrata, WA
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Chris, Glad you're Ok, Nothing quite like a Ural for cutting a swath thur the prairie. Just set the valves an balanced the carbs on our patrol, the clickety- clack its now a nice uniform tapping sound, and the vibes are null, each cylinder pulling equal duty. / The Ural is now our official grocery shopping rig. It generates smiles and conversation from the kind folks of our community, speaking a universal friendly language. / She's all run in now and will boggie down the road at 60 mph with a satisfying hum. / It's been good to bond with a mechanical object again. Just when bikes were going the way of the sewing machine, Ural reintroduces the treadle broad stitch, exposing a road back in time. / merrill
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07/14/2007 at 10:43
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Joined: Nov 18, 2006
Location: Riverside, IA
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I'm very fortunate indeed. Funny thing is I didn't have time to be scared, panic, or say "Oh, Sh*t!" I love to deer hunt, but not with a scoot. Problem is we need to make shooting does a bigger priority in most states. It should be our duty as riders to hunt deer if we enjoy the sport or at least support those that do. Further thanks to Ural for making a fine tank. Chris
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07/14/2007 at 10:41
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Joined: Nov 18, 2006
Location: Riverside, IA
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Merrill, I just did the same on the Gear-Up. I used a Twinmaster on the carbs to balance them although I think it is still running a bit rich. I will be riding the Ural more often when I ride to work early in the AM. I really don't want to be worked at in my own ER. That would get me a lot of razzing since the last time I took a spill they put 20 stitches in my hind side. Chris
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07/14/2007 at 10:48
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Joined: Dec 24, 2006
Location: Ephrata, WA
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Chris -- did you mean Twin-max? / just curious, cause I just ordered one, it was this device I used to balance the carbs. I have mercury sticks, but had heard all the good static surrounding the Twin-max / Good-bye Mercury sticks, the Max is much more user friendly. Best tool I've purchased in years. / Isn't it great to tune a machine again and revel in the mechanical elegance of parts working in harmony. For me this is tremendously gratifying. / HOw do you end up getting sutures in you butt?? / merrill
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07/14/2007 at 11:08
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Joined: Nov 18, 2006
Location: Riverside, IA
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Merrill, Yes it is a Twin-Max. Little foggie this morning in my thinking. It is a great tool and can be used on the GS. As for my attempt to add a new orifice to my backside, I took a spill and my butt found a jagged piece of metal sticking out of the ground. My guess is it was from a broken off post. Some people have all the luck . My lot in life is to make the Darwin list. I shall be struck by a meteor. Chris
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07/14/2007 at 11:27
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Joined: Jan 02, 2007
Location: Austin, TX
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Ah Chris, looks like you won't need coffee for about a week! Very glad you were not hurt and that your big boned bike is OK too! Safe riding to you!
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07/14/2007 at 11:31
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Joined: Jan 02, 2007
Location: Austin, TX
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 Merrill said: The Ural is now our official grocery shopping rig. It generates smiles and conversation from the kind folks of our community, speaking a universal friendly language. merrill Merrill, You painted a very lovely picture here. Enjoyed it - thanks!!
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07/14/2007 at 11:36
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Joined: Dec 24, 2006
Location: Ephrata, WA
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Patricia, I read the taunts of your tempters. No NO N0- the Harley is not you! / You are the fleet one, elegant, graceful, with a twinkle of distance in your eye. You sleek thru the curves, lick the rain drops from your lips, bid the mountain peeks farewell as you swoop down upon the plains. / If the day should come when your wings were clipped, and on a Harley you ride, doo-rag clad head, beer belly jostling, leading a procession of motorhomes which are longing to pass....... / Whisper it to me from atop my grave, for it will be greater agony than my mortal flesh was meant to bear. / merrill
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07/14/2007 at 15:52
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Joined: Jan 02, 2007
Location: Austin, TX
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Oh Merrill, the words you do speak.... 
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07/14/2007 at 19:02
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Joined: Dec 20, 2006
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Bwana said:I started out my deer season a little early this morning by hitting a deer on the way to work. Chris... I'm just totally thrilled that you're not tapping your message out from a hospital bed. As you well know, that scenario could have gone south in a dozen different ways. I think maybe you should start painting little road kill icons on your hack.
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07/15/2007 at 20:37
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Joined: Dec 20, 2006
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Merrill said:If the day should come when your wings were clipped, and on a Harley you ride, doo-rag clad head, beer belly jostling, leading a procession of motorhomes which are longing to pass....... / Merrill, Merrill... Merrill, Merrill, Merrill. If i placed anyone on this board above stereotyping it would be you my friend. Oh how the mighty have fallen. Tomorrow i will ride the King in a blue & white seersucker suit with pale pink button down and a rep tie and white bucks. Doo doo rag indeed!
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07/15/2007 at 20:44
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Joined: Dec 25, 2006
Location: fresno, CA
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Terrytori said: I think maybe you should start painting little road kill icons on your hack.  Are we going to turn this into an anual competitive event?
Glad you're alright Chris. A friend of mind had a similar encounter on his sportbike and now operates a wheelchair as his primary transportation.
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07/15/2007 at 20:55
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