midnight ride...

gitoy · September 25th, 2009, 01:25 AM

it has been so hot in l.a. that it is no fun riding during the day, hovering in the 100s...so i went for a midnight run...

nice balmy ride and had the switchbacks and twisties in palos verdes drive east all to myself...found out my high beam is gone but no problem, i know this road like the back of my hand...i was outrunning the low beam but i was using the center line and reflectors to guide me...put in 50 miles grinning from ear to ear

and almost run over a rabbit...

anybody else do night rides?...can running over a rabbit cause you to crash?...

emt250 · September 25th, 2009, 01:52 AM

I love riding at night. Nice and cool and there is almost no traffic. As for hitting animals, im pretty sure that hitting a rabbit could cause you to crash. Hopefully some of the more veteran riders can chime in on that, though, as I'm still a newbie.

karlosdajackal · September 25th, 2009, 02:12 AM

depends how you hit it

this guy hit a deer and didn't wipe out

Link to original page on YouTube.

rockNroll · September 25th, 2009, 03:17 AM

I can't recall ever getting a rabbit, though close. I've notched up a possum, a big 'ol coon (this one scared me the most), a couple squirrel, a crow and though I didn't actually hit it cos it landed on my arms and lap, a deer. I went down with the deer as it pretty much landed on me and knocked me over but no crashes with any of the others.

I won't do a lot to miss a small animal, slow down and minor swerving and that's about it... no hard core evasive maneuvers. I'd rather hit it than crash trying to avoid it.

tjkamper · September 25th, 2009, 05:57 AM

Riding at night is fun. It can get chilly, but it is entertaining as hell.

I've never hit any animals, I've missed raccoons squirrels and skunks. Thank God I missed the skunk.

DarkNinja52 · September 25th, 2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdajackal

depends how you hit it

this guy hit a deer and didn't wipe out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZAjJ-g0UDw

holy **** he hit the dear and lost parts of his fairings in the process and didnt wipe out

night riding is fun, only did it a few times but they have been the most fun probably.
almost hit a few small animals when i first got the bike so i got to practice some emergency maneuvers at low speeds but i would definitely think if you tried to go directly over a rabbit you might have a problem, dont want to be the one to find out though

Jerry · September 25th, 2009, 02:29 PM

At night I've hit:
Two possums, several bats, one raccoon, and once a pine marten hit me in the foot.
Another time a "rock" in the road became a dove and flushed into my helmet.

Deer seem to be most active when the moon is full, predators seem to be most active when it's darkest. Bears don't care...

In the daytime, I've only hit a few birds.

Hitting a small animal head on isn't that bad, I barely felt them.

Some near misses with:
Deer, baby wild pig, bears, skunks, foxes.

Two full panic stops for Mama Bears with cubs, and one Panic Slo-and-Go with a Really Big Bear that crossed the road at a dead run...

Riding at night requires that you slow down, and really stay sharp...Do not outpace your reaction time or headlights.

Also, the road surface is really hard to read in the headlights. Surface hazards like sand, oil, and edge traps may be invisible.

At night, I take a dirt riders mentality: Keep the bike more upright, use more body positioning, and more bias toward rear wheel braking.

For me, it's a time to cruise, not a time for aggressive riding.

empire00 · September 25th, 2009, 02:34 PM

i hit a deer square in shoulder. endoed the bike broke wrist, bike landed on ankle tearing ligaments, bike did about 4 cartwheels, i hit it at the top of a hill and fell about 15 feet down landing in the valley on the pavement. bike was 6 days old less than 500 miles.

ScorpionNinja · September 25th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gitoy

it has been so hot in l.a. that it is no fun riding during the day, hovering in the 100s...so i went for a midnight run...

anybody else do night rides?...can running over a rabbit cause you to crash?...

Well back in early May this spring i was riding at 11pm at night. Was going for a ride with the idea of cruising by my grandmas old house/lake she lived at! (she passed away in 1991 when i was 14)
Then a DEER jumped out in front of me, missing me by 2-3' (no joke), i lived. Heh, then not 5mins down the road After that DEER.... i saw 2 pair of lil' glowing eyes... as they hopped across the road just at max headlight range! Suddenly as i see a 3rd lil' pair of glowing eyes appear on the rightside edge of the road... it was too late! Damn lil' bunny tried to make it across, i dunno if he got ran over, but i felt him fly up and hit into my right foot/footpeg!

Poor lil guy... least i didnt wipe out! So, ummm no a rabbit wont cause you too wipe out... hmmm unless your going 50MPH in a very hard Lean around a sharp corner... and Bugs bunny ends up getting flattened by your Rear Tire?

gitoy · September 26th, 2009, 01:57 AM

well, just got back from another night run...57 mile twisty ride except this time i had the zzr600 with the hid...sure lit up the night...

...a couple of cars with hid had the same idea...man was that awesome...

September 25th, 2009, 01:25 AM	#1
gitoy ninjette.org guru Name: gitoy Location: rpv, ca Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319	midnight ride... it has been so hot in l.a. that it is no fun riding during the day, hovering in the 100s...so i went for a midnight run... nice balmy ride and had the switchbacks and twisties in palos verdes drive east all to myself...found out my high beam is gone but no problem, i know this road like the back of my hand...i was outrunning the low beam but i was using the center line and reflectors to guide me...put in 50 miles grinning from ear to ear and almost run over a rabbit... anybody else do night rides?...can running over a rabbit cause you to crash?...

September 25th, 2009, 01:52 AM	#2
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	I love riding at night. Nice and cool and there is almost no traffic. As for hitting animals, im pretty sure that hitting a rabbit could cause you to crash. Hopefully some of the more veteran riders can chime in on that, though, as I'm still a newbie. __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

September 25th, 2009, 05:57 AM	#5
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Riding at night is fun. It can get chilly, but it is entertaining as hell. I've never hit any animals, I've missed raccoons squirrels and skunks. Thank God I missed the skunk. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

September 26th, 2009, 01:57 AM	#10
gitoy ninjette.org guru Name: gitoy Location: rpv, ca Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 04 ninja 250, 05 zzr 600 (sold), 07 cbr600rr Posts: 319	well, just got back from another night run...57 mile twisty ride except this time i had the zzr600 with the hid...sure lit up the night......a couple of cars with hid had the same idea...man was that awesome...

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September 25th, 2009, 02:12 AM	#3
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	depends how you hit it this guy hit a deer and didn't wipe out Link to original page on YouTube.

September 25th, 2009, 03:17 AM	#4
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	I can't recall ever getting a rabbit, though close. I've notched up a possum, a big 'ol coon (this one scared me the most), a couple squirrel, a crow and though I didn't actually hit it cos it landed on my arms and lap, a deer. I went down with the deer as it pretty much landed on me and knocked me over but no crashes with any of the others. I won't do a lot to miss a small animal, slow down and minor swerving and that's about it... no hard core evasive maneuvers. I'd rather hit it than crash trying to avoid it.

September 25th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#7
Jerry ninjette.org member Name: Jerry Location: California Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 178	At night I've hit: Two possums, several bats, one raccoon, and once a pine marten hit me in the foot. Another time a "rock" in the road became a dove and flushed into my helmet. Deer seem to be most active when the moon is full, predators seem to be most active when it's darkest. Bears don't care... In the daytime, I've only hit a few birds. Hitting a small animal head on isn't that bad, I barely felt them. Some near misses with: Deer, baby wild pig, bears, skunks, foxes. Two full panic stops for Mama Bears with cubs, and one Panic Slo-and-Go with a Really Big Bear that crossed the road at a dead run... Riding at night requires that you slow down, and really stay sharp...Do not outpace your reaction time or headlights. Also, the road surface is really hard to read in the headlights. Surface hazards like sand, oil, and edge traps may be invisible. At night, I take a dirt riders mentality: Keep the bike more upright, use more body positioning, and more bias toward rear wheel braking. For me, it's a time to cruise, not a time for aggressive riding.

September 25th, 2009, 02:34 PM	#8
empire00 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Southern IL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r SE, 2015 FJ-09 Posts: 171	i hit a deer square in shoulder. endoed the bike broke wrist, bike landed on ankle tearing ligaments, bike did about 4 cartwheels, i hit it at the top of a hill and fell about 15 feet down landing in the valley on the pavement. bike was 6 days old less than 500 miles.