Watch out for Turkey Buzzards!

Post by **Biff's R** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:10 pm

I hit a turkey buzzard last Saturday while riding on some nice backcountry state routes(OH 60 between Dresden and Warsaw). I was/am fine, and kept on going. It hit on the windshield and left mirror, and put a little bend in the clutch lever. The bird did not fare too well, and some of his guts were hosed off of my riding gear when I returned home. I washed my riding gear at the laundromat afterwards.

http://www.treknature.com/gallery/North ... o22517.htm

I had a feather stuck on one of the mountd for my sport shield.

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:54 pm

Glad that the buzzard got the worst of it *phew*

If ever there were a grim reaper on earth, that ugly bird would be it!

Post by **DSKYZD** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:23 am

Buzzkiller!

Glad you're OK.

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:42 am

Gees..they're ugly buggers aren't they...lucky it didn't hit you in the head.

DJ

Post by **wncbmw** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:53 am

If he has scored a head shot, you'd be in trouble!

Glad you are OK. I had a turkey nearly get me in the head once. My last second duck caused him to only brush my helmet with his wing. I figured no one would believe me. I guess the buzzard guts are your proof!

Wow, considering what they eat, that must have stunk!

Post by **yjleesvrr** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:13 am

Yeah, any bird that feeds on carion or is otherwise flightless and needs to cross the road on foot are to be wary of. I've had to duck and/or swerve on many an occasion cruising through the countryside!

Post by **mcooperstein** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:27 am

I think your beak attracted the turkey buzzards beak!!!

Post by **Biff's R** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:28 pm

It did smell, but only when I was stuck at a traffic light or stop sign. I apologize for not getting any pictures, but I had left my camera at home.

Post by **wncbmw** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:38 pm

Pictures of buzzard guts! I can't say that I am disappointed you didn't get any!

Post by **taosports** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:03 pm

Hey Jeff, I know the smell

Last year, I had one graze my handlebar and hit me in the hip. Decomposed, partially digested roadkill all over me. Not a pleasant smell but I was just thankful I didn't go down.

Sorry Vann, no photos from me either.

Post by **wncbmw** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:51 pm

Sorry Vann, no photos from me either.

THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICTURES!

(not!)

Post by **wncbmw** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:11 pm

Hey Jeff - you aren't the only one hitting those buzzards. Check out this from advrider.com:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147864

Post by **Biff's R** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:09 pm

That is what the meat looked like on my jacket.

Post by **wncbmw** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:03 pm

I told the thread would be better with pictures. He had some for his post!