THAT TIME OF THE YEAR

flightdoc · 09-04-2008, 07:15 PM

Hey Madders,

Remember, we are heading into that time of year when the deer and such animals will be making more of a showing on the roadsides. Couple that with it getting darker earlier and you need to be much more aware of what's happening up ahead of you and to the roadsides. Lately, I've been seeing many more wild turkeys running across the road and they can get pretty big up here in New England.

vin

moenko · 09-04-2008, 07:43 PM

A good reminder, doc! Plus remember that wet leaves are about as slick as Mobil1. Ride on safely!!

cactusjack · 09-04-2008, 10:20 PM

Neither are much of an issue here. Not many large game animals or deciduous trees in the Sonoran Desert. You might run across a coyote, though.

audiogooroo · 09-04-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Neither are much of an issue here. Not many large game animals or deciduous trees in the Sonoran Desert. You might run a cross a coyote, though.

You could really skid out of control on a big greasy tarantula. ;)

Blue Rebel · 09-04-2008, 10:45 PM

Not much here either, but definetly in the mountain areas its a concern.

cactusjack · 09-04-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by audiogooroo

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Neither are much of an issue here. Not many large game animals or deciduous trees in the Sonoran Desert. You might run a cross a coyote, though.

You could really skid out of control on a big greasy tarantula. ;)

It's more likely you'll see a jackrabbit.

chainsaw · 09-04-2008, 10:59 PM

Or sand just ahead on that corner.

rksaw · 09-04-2008, 11:00 PM

Or a roadrunner...for you CJ, tumbleweeds are a menice.

Up here at night racoons, porcupines, and even beavers can be a problem. Elk and deer are definitely a problem on the mountain passes.

socwkbiker · 09-04-2008, 11:06 PM

I've seen a bit of wild turkey, but they're all bottled up!

cactusjack · 09-04-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rksaw

Or a roadrunner...for you CJ, tumbleweeds are a menice.

Up here at night racoons, porcupines, and even beavers can be a problem. Elk and deer are definitely a problem on the mountain passes.

In the 9 years I've lived here, I've seen 3, maybe 4 roadrunners. Probably the biggest threat to riders here is the dreaded "Arizona Alligator". The rubber tread that peels off of commercial truck tires. They are everywhere. Not to mention the occasional step ladder or mattress.

pirate · 09-04-2008, 11:12 PM

Animals are definitely getting more active around here. It's getting dark now before 9 p.m. here, so my evenings are getting cut short. I don't like to be on the highway after dark, so the bike is in the stable once the sun goes down.
The cold grip of winter is not too far off. Yuck!

rksaw · 09-05-2008, 12:10 PM

Boy, that's funny...they have those "Arizona Alligators" up here in Oregon. They must multiply like rabbits.

cactusjack · 09-05-2008, 12:14 PM

The highways and freeways are lousy with them here. I've always managed to avoid them. The thought of hitting 30-40 pounds of rubber at 70MPH doesn't give me warm fuzzies.

phenrichs · 09-05-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by flightdoc

Hey Madders,

Remember, we are heading into that time of year when the deer and such animals will be making more of a showing on the roadsides. Couple that with it getting darker earlier and you need to be much more aware of what's happening up ahead of you and to the roadsides. Lately, I've been seeing many more wild turkeys running across the road and they can get pretty big up here in New England.

vin

Whew! I saw the title of the post and I was going to come in and chew someone's ass. I thought you were going to say something about winter coming and snow. Oh crap now I just did it.

I think I will just say thank you for the safety reminder and now I will shut up.

fish · 09-05-2008, 04:18 PM

I seen more porcupines dead this years then I did over the last several years combined.
There are more deer (which are always a problem) in the developments then in the big woods around here.

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flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR Hey Madders, Remember, we are heading into that time of year when the deer and such animals will be making more of a showing on the roadsides. Couple that with it getting darker earlier and you need to be much more aware of what's happening up ahead of you and to the roadsides. Lately, I've been seeing many more wild turkeys running across the road and they can get pretty big up here in New England. vin Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-04-2008, 07:43 PM	#2
moenko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 477	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR A good reminder, doc! Plus remember that wet leaves are about as slick as Mobil1. Ride on safely!!
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09-04-2008, 10:20 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR Neither are much of an issue here. Not many large game animals or deciduous trees in the Sonoran Desert. You might run across a coyote, though. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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Blue Rebel Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Posts: 607	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR Not much here either, but definetly in the mountain areas its a concern. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR Or sand just ahead on that corner.
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09-04-2008, 11:00 PM	#8
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR Or a roadrunner...for you CJ, tumbleweeds are a menice. Up here at night racoons, porcupines, and even beavers can be a problem. Elk and deer are definitely a problem on the mountain passes.
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09-04-2008, 11:06 PM	#9
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR I've seen a bit of wild turkey, but they're all bottled up! __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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09-04-2008, 11:12 PM	#11
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR Animals are definitely getting more active around here. It's getting dark now before 9 p.m. here, so my evenings are getting cut short. I don't like to be on the highway after dark, so the bike is in the stable once the sun goes down. The cold grip of winter is not too far off. Yuck!
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09-05-2008, 12:10 PM	#12
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR Boy, that's funny...they have those "Arizona Alligators" up here in Oregon. They must multiply like rabbits.
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09-05-2008, 12:14 PM	#13
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR The highways and freeways are lousy with them here. I've always managed to avoid them. The thought of hitting 30-40 pounds of rubber at 70MPH doesn't give me warm fuzzies. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-05-2008, 04:18 PM	#15
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	THAT TIME OF THE YEAR I seen more porcupines dead this years then I did over the last several years combined. There are more deer (which are always a problem) in the developments then in the big woods around here. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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