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Watch out for Turkey Buzzards!
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:10 pm
by Biff's R
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.
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:54 pm
by Harry
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!
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:23 am
by DSKYZD
Buzzkiller!
Glad you're OK.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:42 am
by DJ Downunder
Gees..they're ugly buggers aren't they...lucky it didn't hit you in the head.
DJ
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:53 am
by wncbmw
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!
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:13 am
by yjleesvrr
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!
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:27 am
by mcooperstein
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:28 pm
by Biff's R
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.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:38 pm
by wncbmw
Pictures of buzzard guts! I can't say that I am disappointed you didn't get any!
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:03 pm
by taosports
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.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:51 pm
by wncbmw
Sorry Vann, no photos from me either.
THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICTURES!
(not!)
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 6:11 pm
by wncbmw
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
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 9:09 pm
by Biff's R
That is what the meat looked like on my jacket.
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:03 pm
by wncbmw
I told the thread would be better with pictures. He had some for his post!
