Parrot cuts off motorcyclist

chef · August 22nd, 2014, 07:45 PM

" Both the parrot and motorcyclist appear to be uninjured."

http://www.9news.com.au/national/201...ss-with-parrot

Linkin · August 22nd, 2014, 10:59 PM

Not so lucky for the bike though

subxero · August 23rd, 2014, 05:21 AM

dumb ass

snot · August 23rd, 2014, 06:08 AM

That would suck. I have heard of people hitting birds and it almost knocked them of their bike.

ninjamunky85 · August 23rd, 2014, 06:40 AM

The bird didn't even hit him. Why'd he crash???

kdogg2077 · August 23rd, 2014, 07:20 AM

Wow, overreact much? Shoulda just rode through the thing. Bird probably weighs 3 lbs.

I think the article says he slammed on his brakes and the road was wet.

akima · August 23rd, 2014, 09:19 AM

Youtube embed:

Link to original page on YouTube.

Nice to see the dude was geared up.

csmith12 · August 23rd, 2014, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

That would suck. I have heard of people hitting birds and it almost knocked them of their bike.

You can hit a small bird at a buck 30 and it's as much as you make it. You can also hit a 22lb turkey vulture at 65 with the same effects. Just ride through it and deal with the bruise later. Better than crashing.... ya know.

I got a cool story of being tarred and feathered to tell ya on Mon.

Seems I attract flying critters.

EDIT: And for those who know me.... no, I didn't eat any of said critters. bwahahahhahahahaha

csmith12 · August 23rd, 2014, 09:30 AM

On topic: Poor guy, lucky parrot.

EternalNewb · August 23rd, 2014, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snot

That would suck. I have heard of people hitting birds and it almost knocked them of their bike.

I think @alex.s could tell you a little about that.

snot · August 23rd, 2014, 09:51 AM

The guy I knew pulled over afterwards, caught his breath and rode home. He was on a cruise going 65 on the highway. He said he didn't ride for a few days afterwards and was scared to get on the highway.

capt_bugaloo · August 23rd, 2014, 11:38 AM

While riding along at about 120kph, I hit a small bird so hard it actually knocked my right foot off the peg. That wasn't so bad, but my foot went completely numb and I couldn't feel the foot peg at all!
I had to pull over to the shoulder with my right knee crooked, and just sit on the bike for several minutes and wait for the feeling to come back into my foot.

nickjpass · August 23rd, 2014, 12:37 PM

Not much must happen there for them to post about a motorcyclist crash where nothing tragic happened.

subxero · August 23rd, 2014, 12:40 PM

the bird was already gone before he even got close to it.

August 22nd, 2014, 07:45 PM	#1
chef ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Bali Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1965 Honda S90 , 2010 Ninja 250,2012 Vespa LX 150(Yes,a vespa!) Posts: 177	Parrot cuts off motorcyclist " Both the parrot and motorcyclist appear to be uninjured." http://www.9news.com.au/national/201...ss-with-parrot

August 23rd, 2014, 05:21 AM	#3
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	dumb ass __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

August 23rd, 2014, 06:40 AM	#5
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	The bird didn't even hit him. Why'd he crash??? __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

August 23rd, 2014, 07:20 AM	#6
kdogg2077 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: Ebensburg, PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529	Wow, overreact much? Shoulda just rode through the thing. Bird probably weighs 3 lbs. I think the article says he slammed on his brakes and the road was wet. __________________________________________________ "Take it easy driving. The life you might save might be mine."

August 23rd, 2014, 09:30 AM	#9
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	On topic: Poor guy, lucky parrot. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

August 22nd, 2014, 10:59 PM	#2
Linkin Down Under Name: Linkin Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jun 2014 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki ZXR250C Ninja Posts: 296	Not so lucky for the bike though

August 23rd, 2014, 06:08 AM	#4
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	That would suck. I have heard of people hitting birds and it almost knocked them of their bike.

August 23rd, 2014, 09:19 AM	#7
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Youtube embed: Link to original page on YouTube. Nice to see the dude was geared up.

August 23rd, 2014, 09:51 AM	#11
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	The guy I knew pulled over afterwards, caught his breath and rode home. He was on a cruise going 65 on the highway. He said he didn't ride for a few days afterwards and was scared to get on the highway.

August 23rd, 2014, 11:38 AM	#12
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	While riding along at about 120kph, I hit a small bird so hard it actually knocked my right foot off the peg. That wasn't so bad, but my foot went completely numb and I couldn't feel the foot peg at all! I had to pull over to the shoulder with my right knee crooked, and just sit on the bike for several minutes and wait for the feeling to come back into my foot. __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

August 23rd, 2014, 12:37 PM	#13
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Not much must happen there for them to post about a motorcyclist crash where nothing tragic happened. __________________________________________________

August 23rd, 2014, 12:40 PM	#14
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	the bird was already gone before he even got close to it. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

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