A deer almost got me back in 97, while coming home from work in NW IL. That was the end of night riding for me. In 03 a 19 yr old offered me a few bucks more than my bike was worth, so I let it go. I wasn’t farming anymore, and it was my also my quick way to check the cow herd and mend fence. It wasn’t missed that much, so I never bought another.
6 yrs in Tennessee, and seeing idiots crossing the center line on all these twisty roads, and 3 deer strikes with the suv, has me convinced to stick with the cage night or day.
Motorcycle vs. deer. Not good. I never rode at night. I was more concerned about something like a ladder in the road. I almost hit one during the day. Thanks.