I Hit a Dog - Page 2

ob1 · 03-17-2007, 07:35 PM

Bottom line, if it is illegal for dogs to be loose, and the dog causes an accident of any kind, the owner is responsible.

Whether it gets loose once in a blue moon, or is never restrained.

As far as what to do if a dog darts out in front of you, stop, if possible. If not, stand up with knees bent, elbows high, lean back some, and roll on the throttle. Get the front wheel up, or at least light.

If the dog is in attack mode instead of darting out unexpectedly, ignore suggestion #1

ambassador · 03-17-2007, 08:13 PM

We've got raccoons and cats all over the place down here as well as dogs and I was taught to do the same thing OB1 suggested, stand up, gas it and ride right through them, you have a better chance of saving yourself that way... Just my 2 cents...

mdsuave13 · 03-17-2007, 08:14 PM

kinda like riding thru whoops... haha sounds like good practice

gyjoe · 03-17-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdsuave13

I have a 2yr old japanese akita.

Someday, hopefully many years down the road, when your dog passes on you might want to consider one of those Chinese Akitas. I hear they are a good dog for the money.

mdsuave13 · 03-17-2007, 09:07 PM

hahah... nice nice...

i never "buy" a dog, i dont like the idea of puppy farms..

i try to adopt all my dogs.. it costs about 150-500 depending on where you go and what breed you are looking for. My akita was about 300 because shes a pure bred and they specialize in only akitas and find foster homes for the dogs before they find a placement.. so they make sure that the dogs they take in are going to be good pets and to get an idea of what the dog's temperment is like, not like an animal shelter where they just take whatever... and lock them in a cage till someone takes them home or the shelter destroys them...

dlunt · 03-17-2007, 09:08 PM

Sorry to hear about the accident. I hope you heal quickly.

I remember way back in ancient days, (the 70's) when I started riding on the road, my dad gave me some advice. At the time I thought was kind of silly but over the years I realized was very good.
He said when you are riding there are lots of obvious things that you watch for, but 2 things to be really careful around.
1. Animals, both alive and dead laying in the road.
2. Railroad crossings.

He had been riding since the late 50's, quite safely.
My closest calls to having bad accidents have been animals and speed.

Which reminds me of one of my favorite bad jokes.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To show a possum that it really could be done!

mdsuave13 · 03-17-2007, 09:23 PM

i was always told to be careful on the painted lines, and railroad crossings too...

those painted lines around a curve + cold sportbike tires = lowside incident.

jeffhei · 03-17-2007, 09:24 PM

I am sorry to hear about your accident. Last week I had a dog run out in the street in front of me. For some reason dogs just love to chase motorcycles.

What kind of protective clothing were you wearing?

Helmet, jacket with armor, gloves, etc ....

maf119l · 03-17-2007, 11:52 PM

No matter what the owner should be held responcible for the dogs actions. "My dog got loose" is not an acceptable excuse.The owner should be held accountable for themselves,thier animals and their childrens actions ,some of whom now adays are worse than any animal.Hope you have a speedy recovery.

pumpkin · 03-17-2007, 11:59 PM

first off get well soon.
then both sides make good points, but accidents happen. whose to say it is not a stray. i don't know what i would do.
again speedy recovery,and best of luck.

liverchip · 03-18-2007, 12:18 AM

I've had my run-ins with both dogs and and crossing on 2 wheels And one crossing over a dog. Hit the neighbors dog with my Honda Nighthawk. Rolled right over it at about 15 MPH. Dog lived. Sorry to hear you were hurt. Hope you get well soon.

FMYStreetRacer · 03-18-2007, 09:11 AM

hope you get better soon.

NewEnglandTrails · 03-18-2007, 03:02 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident!

I just hate to see anyone or anything get hurt. Hope you recover fast and get back on your two wheels!!

NET

sheadouglas · 03-18-2007, 03:19 PM

Wow bfe, I sure hope your recovery is fast. Keep us updated on the recovery!!

fatboy250 · 03-19-2007, 09:17 AM

Bfe,
Sorry to hear, hope you recover soon.

I was lucky when I had that happen about 15 years ago. I was able to walk away with road rash and a beat up scoot.

Looking back on it, I should have found the owner and talked to them about it. The dog was "fine" as far as I could tell.

On a lighter note, I guess your wife may be having second thoughts about the DB03 in it's newly modified condition.

Jason

03-17-2007, 08:13 PM	#17
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	We've got raccoons and cats all over the place down here as well as dogs and I was taught to do the same thing OB1 suggested, stand up, gas it and ride right through them, you have a better chance of saving yourself that way... Just my 2 cents... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	kinda like riding thru whoops... haha sounds like good practice __________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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03-17-2007, 09:07 PM	#20
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	hahah... nice nice... i never "buy" a dog, i dont like the idea of puppy farms.. i try to adopt all my dogs.. it costs about 150-500 depending on where you go and what breed you are looking for. My akita was about 300 because shes a pure bred and they specialize in only akitas and find foster homes for the dogs before they find a placement.. so they make sure that the dogs they take in are going to be good pets and to get an idea of what the dog's temperment is like, not like an animal shelter where they just take whatever... and lock them in a cage till someone takes them home or the shelter destroys them... __________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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03-17-2007, 09:08 PM	#21
dlunt Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camby, Indiana Posts: 494	Sorry to hear about the accident. I hope you heal quickly. I remember way back in ancient days, (the 70's) when I started riding on the road, my dad gave me some advice. At the time I thought was kind of silly but over the years I realized was very good. He said when you are riding there are lots of obvious things that you watch for, but 2 things to be really careful around. 1. Animals, both alive and dead laying in the road. 2. Railroad crossings. He had been riding since the late 50's, quite safely. My closest calls to having bad accidents have been animals and speed. Which reminds me of one of my favorite bad jokes. Why did the chicken cross the road? To show a possum that it really could be done! __________________ 2006 Flywing(Jianshe)100 2002 Suzuki DR650
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03-17-2007, 09:23 PM	#22
mdsuave13 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ellicott city, Maryland Posts: 857	i was always told to be careful on the painted lines, and railroad crossings too... those painted lines around a curve + cold sportbike tires = lowside incident. __________________ My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA.
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03-17-2007, 07:35 PM	#16
ob1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 499	Bottom line, if it is illegal for dogs to be loose, and the dog causes an accident of any kind, the owner is responsible. Whether it gets loose once in a blue moon, or is never restrained. As far as what to do if a dog darts out in front of you, stop, if possible. If not, stand up with knees bent, elbows high, lean back some, and roll on the throttle. Get the front wheel up, or at least light. If the dog is in attack mode instead of darting out unexpectedly, ignore suggestion #1
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03-17-2007, 09:24 PM	#23
jeffhei Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 63	I am sorry to hear about your accident. Last week I had a dog run out in the street in front of me. For some reason dogs just love to chase motorcycles. What kind of protective clothing were you wearing? Helmet, jacket with armor, gloves, etc .... __________________ 2006 Lifan LF200GY-5
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03-17-2007, 11:52 PM	#24
maf119l Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: perkinston,ms Posts: 296	No matter what the owner should be held responcible for the dogs actions. "My dog got loose" is not an acceptable excuse.The owner should be held accountable for themselves,thier animals and their childrens actions ,some of whom now adays are worse than any animal.Hope you have a speedy recovery.
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03-17-2007, 11:59 PM	#25
pumpkin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Westover wv Posts: 443	first off get well soon. then both sides make good points, but accidents happen. whose to say it is not a stray. i don't know what i would do. again speedy recovery,and best of luck.
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03-18-2007, 12:18 AM	#26
liverchip Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mystery Spot Posts: 1,223	I've had my run-ins with both dogs and and crossing on 2 wheels And one crossing over a dog. Hit the neighbors dog with my Honda Nighthawk. Rolled right over it at about 15 MPH. Dog lived. Sorry to hear you were hurt. Hope you get well soon. __________________ 2009 XR650L Big Red Pig Tusk bar risers 2007 X-Moto(Jetmoto) GY250 --mods--- 15/40 sprockets UNI Pod Filter 2007 Shineray TMS 200XYi--Betsy Betsy Mods:______________________ Acerbis DHH headlight FMF Powercore pipe Uni Pod Filter
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03-18-2007, 09:11 AM	#27
FMYStreetRacer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl. Posts: 416	hope you get better soon. __________________ Roketa DB-07a HID Headlight
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NewEnglandTrails Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Quiet Corner of CT. Posts: 387	Sorry to hear about your accident! I just hate to see anyone or anything get hurt. Hope you recover fast and get back on your two wheels!! NET
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03-18-2007, 03:19 PM	#29
sheadouglas Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi Posts: 349	Wow bfe, I sure hope your recovery is fast. Keep us updated on the recovery!!
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03-19-2007, 09:17 AM	#30
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	Bfe, Sorry to hear, hope you recover soon. I was lucky when I had that happen about 15 years ago. I was able to walk away with road rash and a beat up scoot. Looking back on it, I should have found the owner and talked to them about it. The dog was "fine" as far as I could tell. On a lighter note, I guess your wife may be having second thoughts about the DB03 in it's newly modified condition. Jason __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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