champion221elite
Super Member
Well... it happened today. I was coming around a sweeping right curve when I noticed a Turkey standing on the opposite shoulder. I began slowing and watched as the bird flapped it's wings and took flight.
I continued slowing and attempted to adjust my lane position but it did no good. The Turkey was flying about 4 feet off the ground and impacted my fairing right on the low beam headlight. The bird deflected upwards and bounced off my Icon Alliance SSR helmet. I ended up driving on the dirt shoulder and was able to keep the bike upright.
I stopped by the local Yamaha dealer and he's pretty sure it will need a complete fairing as well as a fairing stay. I guess we'll see how State Farm insurance takes care of my bike.
I've got some pics, hopefully I can get them off my cellphone camera.
I continued slowing and attempted to adjust my lane position but it did no good. The Turkey was flying about 4 feet off the ground and impacted my fairing right on the low beam headlight. The bird deflected upwards and bounced off my Icon Alliance SSR helmet. I ended up driving on the dirt shoulder and was able to keep the bike upright.
I stopped by the local Yamaha dealer and he's pretty sure it will need a complete fairing as well as a fairing stay. I guess we'll see how State Farm insurance takes care of my bike.
I've got some pics, hopefully I can get them off my cellphone camera.