Hitting animals

[eashleighv9]

What would happen to myself and the bike if:
a) Hit a fox or rabbit(less than 2kgs) at 110kms/hour on the highway.
b) Hit a wallaby(less than 5kgs) at the same speed as above.
c) Hit another animal(less than 10kgs) at the same speed as above.
I usually ride at night time at that speed, sometimes raining.

 

[mtheartist]

What would happen to myself and the bike if:
a) Hit a fox or rabbit(less than 2kgs) at 110kms/hour on the highway.
b) Hit a wallaby(less than 5kgs) at the same speed as above.
c) Hit another animal(less than 10kgs) at the same speed as above.
I usually ride at night time at that speed, sometimes raining.

I found this link on another thread, pay close attention to the rider's description of the event just to give you an idea of speed vs the weight of the animal. I must warn you, not for weak stomachs but very informational.

BIKE VS. COYOTE..Lots of Pics : Honda CBR 600RR Sportbike Forum : 600RR.Net

 

[Cerebus]

The instructor in my basic rider course said his rule of thumb was if he could eat it in one sitting, he would hit it ...otherwise do whatever you can to avoid it.

 

[leem00]

The instructor in my basic rider course said his rule of thumb was if he could eat it in one sitting, he would hit it ...otherwise do whatever you can to avoid it.

thats funny...but probably true!

I have hit small birds, rabbits, a possum, and squirrels. nothing bigger yet...

Try not to be leaned over...and hit it as square as possible.

 

[dart1963]

avoid wombats

http://www.600cc.org/forum/f87/bloody-wombats-27814/

lots of factors, I helped a guy on the side of the road who hit a deer, busted his radiator and fairing, that was it, he was lucky...

If you do hit any animal of size, pull over and look for damage, doesn't take much to bust a hose or radiator.

 

[Chucker]

I hit a cat once at about 140kph. I tried to avoid it but hit it with the back wheel. I felt the back end squiggle a little, but nothing scary. Probably would have been different if I'd hit it with the front, but I still think it would have been OK as I drove right over it.

 

[Pinarello Rider]

I'm trying to remember what the MSF instructor said exactly - I know there is a cut off where you are better off putting your head down and accelerating through some animals and hope for the best. Hitting the brakes or swerving is certain death, while powering through there is at least a slim chance you'll make it...