Well, the night started out great

[Rocket Scientist]

Unbelievably, Fred, I just saw this thread some minutes ago. As usual, many of our stellar members gave you and Melissa great comfort and support, while others still gave you some very good advice about how to negotiate the insurance minefield. Foremost (my insurer, too) is a top-notch outfit and it appears that they treated you right.

Sheesh! That was a close one, brother - too darned close for comfort.

So happy to read that you and your lady got through your deer skirmish much better than the accursed creature and your dear R3 did.

Look for my PM. I might have a big present for you.

Thank you for the kind words Phil ! The group has been very generous and supportive (as usual)

 

[Steel]

@Steel Scott,
Now that I have arrived home, let's get this rear frame cover swap thingy going so Fred can get his chromies!
PM me an address so I can send you my blacks . . .
Steve - aka 1olbull

Glad you made it home safe brother. PM sent.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

The Phoenix has begun its rise. Started at the front and working my way back.

Next I'll start mounting my new saddlebags. I'll put the new tins on last to avoid damage.

 

[phar2slo]

Looks like your bike is coming back together very nicely.

I'm sure by the time your riding season arrives you will have her back in showroom condition.

Guess we are lucky in New Zealand only days we miss out on are the frosty ones.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

[Nat67]

Thats so cool to see mate . Where did you get those gaybrows ?

 

[hoopla]

Glad she's going to make it back

 

[Bernard Vinet]

Glad to see the beast coming together. Keep the pics coming as it comes together very interesting.Pics are worth thousands of words.
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Years to you and your lady.

 

[Bedifferent]

Went for a ride down the shore of Lake Michigan to take in the sunset and get something to eat. Headed home after dark which is something we rarely do. We discussed deer and decided she would look left and I would look right. Had the brights on and was going well under the 50 mph speed limit when a deer shot right out in front of us. Rode to the hospital in an ambulance. Melissa is banged up on her left side. Don't think anything is broke. I'm a little scraped up but nothing serious. Bike is totaled. More tomorrow.

OMG...I just saw this. I feel so bad for the both of you. I just read through the thread some more and it looks like you both were ok and things are coming together on the bike. You had a lot of support from everyone on the forum. Take care fellow Michigander and we will all wait for those pictures when it's finished. From one who knows...crashing and dealing with insurance is no fun.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Forgot the "befores".

 

[EasTexRIII]

Forgot the "befores".

Did ya really hafta lean your twat into that bear claw reflection???