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August 10th, 2013, 01:57 PM
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War Hippie
Name: Bob
Location: upper east Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): CB500F Posts: 156
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Another unexpected road hazard - birds
A couple of weeks ago I was crossing on an Interstate overpass at the speed limit of 40mph (that's my story and it's unshakeable). Got a glimpse of two semis on the slab running fast and side by side under me, and suddenly PIGEONS! All I saw was a brief flash of one of the feathered rats banking a turn, helmet-high in front on me, missing my head by less than a foot. Barely had time to grit my teeth and flinch, no time for more evasive action. I don't know if it would have wrecked me or not, but the impact from one of those diving demons hitting my face at a combined speed of maybe 80mph isn't comforting. Just one more place to be especially alert while riding that had not occurred to me.
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August 10th, 2013, 02:06 PM
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Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.
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Buzzards eating roadkill with limited directions to escape are especially dangerous.
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August 10th, 2013, 03:02 PM
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Daily Jap rider
Name: Lance
Location: La Porte
Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.
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mmmmmmmm, a nice plump, leprosy infected armadillo. makes for some good stew
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August 10th, 2013, 10:46 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Luxembourg
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250, 2015 F800R Posts: 90
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August 10th, 2013, 11:15 PM
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not an actual panda
Name: dan
Location: philadelphia
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2009 CBR600RR (Sold) Posts: A lot.
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I feel like my math is wrong but assuming the bird weighs 1kg if you it flush at 80mph. It has the same energy as a 208mph fastball.
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August 10th, 2013, 11:29 PM
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MSF Coach!
Name: Lupe
Location: Antioch, Tennessee
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886
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good, i got that corny joke out of my system... ive almost hit a buzzard or two. scary imho, and both times where in heavy turns back on the twistys. if you ever wanna get your anger out find parking lots with pidgins or seagulls in em. then chase the fudge outta em with your ninja, makes you feel alot better. i caught a seagull with my lancer once, the wife was really really mad 
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