Any1 experience goose attacks while riding?

davidgz · August 13th, 2010, 06:27 PM

Today my good friend dropped his GSXR, and got hurt trying to avoid a few flying geese that he says were flying right at him!

Last summer I had a similar scare when some geese walking nearby came after me as I was slowly riding by, and had to speed up to get away from them.

I know this probably sounds funny, but I am being serious. The geese around here are pretty large, and I am left wondering what would be the safest way to handle flying geese aiming for your head/body while riding.

It happened in a place where it is not possible to gun the engine to get away. (side road approaching a busy 4 lane road).

Anyone have any thoughts on the best way to handle/protect themselves in this situation?

00NissanNinja · August 13th, 2010, 08:37 PM

I was on the highway doing about 70 and was extremely surprised to see a bird swoop directly toward me. At first I motioned to dodge him since he definitely would've hit me in my head, then I changed my mind and decided to slap him away. But just before any of that happened and just before contact the bird flew away. Rarely do I see birds on the interstate so it was really weird for that to happen.
A goose is much larger than the bird I had swoop at me, only thing I could think of is to move them out of the way with force or dodge them. Or try tucking in and hitting them which may not be a good option

Alex · August 13th, 2010, 08:37 PM

They're after you...

geese.jpg

welcome2thedawn · August 13th, 2010, 10:35 PM

it's kinda hard not too laugh, but that sounds scary...i've had them try to attack me on a bicycle....they are mean little f@#%ers

hoodadooda · August 13th, 2010, 11:10 PM

There are some Canadian Geese that live in my neighborhood and they run away when I pull by, so no trouble there. I have had a couple run ins with dogs though.

Racer x · August 14th, 2010, 01:26 AM

I did get a case of goose bumps but never giant birds

davidgz · August 14th, 2010, 12:02 PM

Thanks for the input all. I have given the matter a lot of thought, and decided a few things: wearing an armored riding jacket and full face helmet(which I have) will provide significant protection in an aerial attack of the goose persuasion. If I can't power away in time: my plan is to brace for impact, pull the clutch, engine kill switch, stop quickly and ring his scrawny neck with my gloved hand. Sounds like a new reason.to wear ATGATT doent it? :-)
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FrugalNinja250 · August 14th, 2010, 01:15 PM

Don't let one hit you in the head; They have enough mass to break your neck quite easily.

Tony B · August 14th, 2010, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrugalNinja250

Don't let one hit you in the head; They have enough mass to break your neck quite easily.

Yep, can be scary, the only bird strike I've suffered in over 30 years riding was at high speed on a Guzzi, luckily only a pigeon, and bounced off the top part of my lid. No time to react, would not have got away with it if it had been a goose ...

RedCromwell · August 14th, 2010, 06:14 PM

I haven't been goosed in years. Perhaps I'm losing my touch.

Yoda · August 14th, 2010, 07:24 PM

Taken 2 bird strikes to the helmet at about 65 this year. thankfully only little sparrows.

Geese are mean buggers though, couple of my favorite fishing spots have flocks that hang out there and I always have to watch out for getting the Bird

August 13th, 2010, 06:27 PM	#1
davidgz ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Durham, NC Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 25 Blog Entries: 3	Any1 experience goose attacks while riding? Today my good friend dropped his GSXR, and got hurt trying to avoid a few flying geese that he says were flying right at him! Last summer I had a similar scare when some geese walking nearby came after me as I was slowly riding by, and had to speed up to get away from them. I know this probably sounds funny, but I am being serious. The geese around here are pretty large, and I am left wondering what would be the safest way to handle flying geese aiming for your head/body while riding. It happened in a place where it is not possible to gun the engine to get away. (side road approaching a busy 4 lane road). Anyone have any thoughts on the best way to handle/protect themselves in this situation?

August 13th, 2010, 08:37 PM	#2
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I was on the highway doing about 70 and was extremely surprised to see a bird swoop directly toward me. At first I motioned to dodge him since he definitely would've hit me in my head, then I changed my mind and decided to slap him away. But just before any of that happened and just before contact the bird flew away. Rarely do I see birds on the interstate so it was really weird for that to happen. A goose is much larger than the bird I had swoop at me, only thing I could think of is to move them out of the way with force or dodge them. Or try tucking in and hitting them which may not be a good option __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

August 13th, 2010, 08:37 PM	#3
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August 14th, 2010, 07:24 PM	#11
Yoda ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Naugatuck, CT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 150	Taken 2 bird strikes to the helmet at about 65 this year. thankfully only little sparrows. Geese are mean buggers though, couple of my favorite fishing spots have flocks that hang out there and I always have to watch out for getting the Bird __________________________________________________ Mmmm when gone down you have look so good you will not.

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August 13th, 2010, 10:35 PM	#4
welcome2thedawn ninjette.org guru Name: dawn Location: portland, or Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r modded, 73 honda cl200, 74 kawasaki 400 triple Posts: 255	it's kinda hard not too laugh, but that sounds scary...i've had them try to attack me on a bicycle....they are mean little f@#%ers

August 13th, 2010, 11:10 PM	#5
hoodadooda MotorbikeLuv Name: Aaron Location: Henrico, VA Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 2006 Daytona 675 in Tornado Red (sold), 2007 Ninja 650 Posts: 272	There are some Canadian Geese that live in my neighborhood and they run away when I pull by, so no trouble there. I have had a couple run ins with dogs though.

August 14th, 2010, 01:26 AM	#6
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I did get a case of goose bumps but never giant birds

August 14th, 2010, 12:02 PM	#7
davidgz ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Durham, NC Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 25 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks for the input all. I have given the matter a lot of thought, and decided a few things: wearing an armored riding jacket and full face helmet(which I have) will provide significant protection in an aerial attack of the goose persuasion. If I can't power away in time: my plan is to brace for impact, pull the clutch, engine kill switch, stop quickly and ring his scrawny neck with my gloved hand. Sounds like a new reason.to wear ATGATT doent it? :-) Posted via Mobile Device

August 14th, 2010, 01:15 PM	#8
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	Don't let one hit you in the head; They have enough mass to break your neck quite easily.

August 14th, 2010, 06:14 PM	#10
RedCromwell ninjette.org member Name: Alan Location: Delaware, USA Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 Ninja 250 Posts: 221	I haven't been goosed in years. Perhaps I'm losing my touch.