Author Topic: Beloved Norge is toast (Read 11062 times)

blackbuell · « **on:** June 04, 2017, 09:56:34 AM »

Earlier in the year I had considered trading in my '09 Norge on a new, leftover 2015 version. After I learned how little I could get for a trade-in, I decided to keep the ole' Fridge; in fact, I set as a goal to put 100,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, on the ride home last night from the Red Mile flat track race in Lexington, KY, we hit a deer when we were going 70 mph on Interstate 75. My wife broke her left radius and ulna, plus has numerous bumps and bruises. I broke no bones, but despite having on an armored jacket, received a lot of road rash; this was complicated by the fact that I take xarelto for a clotting issue; lots of blood oozed out of my limbs.

Though I haven't had a good look at the bike yet, from how it was described to me by folks who towed it, it is certainly totaled, even though it still runs and can be rolled.

True, at times the bike has been a royal pain-in-the-ass. However, it was a spectacular road bike with wonderful character; certainly my favorite bike of all time. I will definitely miss it.

Jon

Moto · « **Reply #1 on:** June 04, 2017, 10:00:35 AM »

Very sorry to learn this. Glad you and your survived without more extensive injuries!

Moto

blackcat · « **Reply #2 on:** June 04, 2017, 10:01:10 AM »

Jon,

So glad that you and your wife are OK.

guzzi4me · « **Reply #3 on:** June 04, 2017, 10:01:29 AM »

Wow!!!! Glad you both were not hurt worse......of course bikes can be replaced...humans not.

May you both heal well and quickly.....

Jeff

Farmer Dan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2017, 10:03:17 AM »

Glad you two survived. Good luck with your new bike.

Denis · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2017, 10:10:13 AM »

Glad you came out relatively ok.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 04, 2017, 10:11:16 AM »

At least this happened after and not before the races

Seriously , just glad both of you are mostly OK

Dusty

Nic in Western NYS · « **Reply #7 on:** June 04, 2017, 10:20:02 AM »

I guess this is one of those 'real bad but could have been much worse.' Glad you survived. The bike is the least of it.

Zoom Zoom · « **Reply #8 on:** June 04, 2017, 10:29:26 AM »

That stinks. I'm glad to hear you're both OK.

John Henry

Bill Hagan · « **Reply #9 on:** June 04, 2017, 10:53:13 AM »

Whew.

Just read that to Kathi, too.

Best wishes from us both to you both for quick return to normalcy.

We love our machines, but they are only metal (and plastic and etc.!). They matter not a whit.

You and the wife are precious to yourselves and so many others. Heal soon and well.

Bill & Kathi

LowRyter · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2017, 11:05:51 AM »

Get well.

Best to the Mrs. Best wishes for a complete recovery.

SemperVee · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2017, 11:12:17 AM »

Hope you heal quickly with no remaining problems following..

ohiorider · « **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2017, 11:13:09 AM »

Jon, I'm so very sorry to read about your deer encounter. I'm amazed that deer can run at breakneck speed through a thicket of trees without hitting nary a one, but will run broadside into a motor vehicle. Anyway, glad you felt well enough to notify us. Best wishes to both your wife and you for a very quick recovery.

Bob

JJ · « **Reply #13 on:** June 04, 2017, 11:38:48 AM »

You were lucky...glad to know you are both OK....Motorcycles can always be replaced...human life cannot....

guzzisteve · « **Reply #14 on:** June 04, 2017, 11:45:14 AM »

Sorry to hear about the wreck Jon. Lot's of roller 8V Norges out there, some at reasonable prices. Low mileage 2V out there too. Hope you both heal up well.

Carlo DeSantis · « **Reply #15 on:** June 04, 2017, 11:59:43 AM »

Glad it wasn't worse.

Heal well and quickly!

Best,

Carlo

dcardo021 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 04, 2017, 12:04:41 PM »

Glad you survived! Heal quickly!

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ITSec · « **Reply #17 on:** June 04, 2017, 12:14:42 PM »

Relieved to hear the injuries weren't worse - both of you, take time to heal properly; it doesn't happen as quickly as it once did.

Sad to hear of the loss of your bike. Most Interstates have deer fencing in many areas, but closer to urban centers and developed areas they tend to rely on the local farms and development to provide that protection.

Lannis · « **Reply #18 on:** June 04, 2017, 12:34:35 PM »

I hate those deer. The ones in my freezer can't hit my motorcycle, but they've got lots of buddies who can.

Hitting one at 70 and coming out alive is pretty good luck. Glad you're both fixable and thinking about the next bike. As has been said, LOTS of Norges out there and you already know they don't sell for much money .....

Lannis

Adk.IBO · « **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2017, 12:53:51 PM »

Don't like to hear of deer strikes ever. Glad you're mostly ok and you both will heal up. My '09 is almost ready to be for sale. Keep an eye on the classifieds here, maybe the timing and/or desires might work, maybe not. Either way mending is most important. Usually the only way they end up in my freezer is fresh roadkill either by me or others. Still tastes good.

Psychopasta · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2017, 01:22:03 PM »

Glad to hear you're mostly OK, and hope your wife heals up soon.

That said, looking forward to the 'Replacing my Norge' thread...

- Pasta

Tom · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2017, 01:25:00 PM »

Good to hear that you and wife survived. Hope the mending is going well. The deer is dead right? Are you retrieving the bike for rebuild or parting out?

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #22 on:** June 04, 2017, 01:35:07 PM »

Too bad you folks don't hit deer like me....hit them but they get hurt , not me or my bike.

Yeah, your bike is totalled and if you have full coverage you should be able to get it cheap from your insurance co. if you want to even after they settle with you on it's value. They will auction it off to the highest bidder (if any) and you can have the option to match that price if you want to keep it for parts. BTDT. Depending on its condition you may have a whole drive train left.

Tom · « **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2017, 01:49:14 PM »

:1:

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #24 on:** June 04, 2017, 01:57:13 PM »

Dang deer. Heal well..glad to see you are feeling well enough to post about it.

timonbik · « **Reply #25 on:** June 04, 2017, 08:04:30 PM »

You're extremely lucky that you both faired so well. I had a good friend who was killed when he hit a deer on his scooter at 30mph at three in the afternoon. Buy a lottery ticket before you luck changes,
Heal quickly.
Timonbik

azguzzirep · « **Reply #26 on:** June 05, 2017, 01:41:46 AM »

Rotten luck!

Best wishes for a full and quick recovery!

kingoffleece · « **Reply #27 on:** June 05, 2017, 06:54:21 AM »

Most important part is you both are OK.

pebra · « **Reply #28 on:** June 05, 2017, 08:06:56 AM »

Whew, that could easily have been much worse!
I hope both of you will heal well and quickly and soon be back on a Norge again!

Northern Bill · « **Reply #29 on:** June 05, 2017, 08:55:16 AM »

Glad to hear you both survived the crash. Hope you mend quickly. Makes me wonder if those deer whistles work?

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Author Topic: Beloved Norge is toast (Read 11062 times)

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