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Old 05-25-2013 | 02:26 PM
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So, I hit a deer about a month ago going 60mph. Really lucky, didn't go down. To make a long story short insurance was good. Got enough $$ for shotgun shock. Will this save my back a beating on sharp bumps & stuff?
 
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Old 05-25-2013 | 04:25 PM
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yes - here's some info for ya - http://www.google.ca/#rlz=1R2ADBF_en...w=1920&bih=912


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ps : glad you faired better than the deer

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Old 05-25-2013 | 08:36 PM
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With current technology there isn't anything out there better than the SS system. If it doesn't help, nothing will.
 
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Old 05-25-2013 | 09:09 PM
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Did you get the license number? Was it drunk? Texting?
Glad you made out alright.
 
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Old 05-25-2013 | 10:11 PM
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I am very glad to hear that you are okay.

One year ago I was out riding with three friends. Perfect Sunday morning about 11:00 AM, when a deer jumps from the woods. First rider clips the deer and dumps his Triumph. Second rider nails the deer on his Triumph, somehow hangs on then eventually dumps his bike. My other buddy and I both lock up our Ultra Glides and avoid hitting the two dudes and their bikes lying in the road. No serious injuries, just two banged up pricey bikes … damn deer.

Sorry, but no information to offer regarding the shocks.
 
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Old 05-26-2013 | 10:13 AM
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Your lucky.A buds brother in-law was killed hitting a deer going about the same speed.Never hit his brakes.
 
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Old 05-26-2013 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CCgolfer
So, I hit a deer about a month ago going 60mph. Really lucky, didn't go down. To make a long story short insurance was good. Got enough $$ for shotgun shock. Will this save my back a beating on sharp bumps & stuff?
YES it will. The best riding shock system and customer service out there.
Also after the SS install you might look into the Progressive Mono-Tube fork springs also as they give a much better ride for the front end.
 
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Old 05-26-2013 | 02:12 PM
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man glad you got out of it ok. One of my biggest fears aside from being run the ef over.
 
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Old 05-26-2013 | 02:40 PM
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Hogs and turtles scare me also. Glad you are OK.
 
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Old 05-27-2013 | 03:52 AM
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Glad Ur still able to tell the story, Deer/Bike accidents sometimes up really bad for the riders.



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