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Do they actually work on motorbikes or are they drowned out by engine noise anyway.

Why would you put a whistling deer on your motor ... and then again, why would you put a deer that wasn't whistling on your motorbike?

kramnala58 wrote:Why would you put a whistling deer on your motor ... and then again, why would you put a deer that wasn't whistling on your motorbike?

He's got a good point homie - just be nice and give 'em a ride

I had them on my beemer. I saw deer, but none ever ran out in front of me. Musta been the whistles. Whatever sound they make/made was inaudible to me.

There are plenty deer around me and this preserve I live by, I think they concern me more than texting motorist. Is it just me or don't you guys ride with more confidence that you can see everyone at night... well except for deer.

This isn't very graphic and the rider never went down, the comments are interesting and kind of comical. Regular guys being... regular

Wow - that was crazy.

Must be the wind rushing through their antlers that causes the whistling.

If you think deer are bad, you have never encountered a goat! Oew there's a motorbike coming, oew look at that blade of grass on the other-side of the road I think I'll run over there and eat it!

As human can't here them, if you want two deer whistles on your bike, go for it. No need to ask.

JohnL wrote:Must be the wind rushing through their antlers that causes the whistling.

I used to drive professionally (highway bus/coach). One of the tricks of the trade I learned from an long-time driver is that when you see deer (antelope, moose, elk - we had lots in Canada), don't let off or increase the accelerator. Keep the pitch of the engine the same as a sudden change in sound can spook them.

Another trick to the trade I learned that if a deer is crossing the road when you encounter it, is that it is likely to turn back to where it came from because it was safe back there. Even if it has already crossed your path, if it feels endangered, it may likely turn around and enter your path again. Just because it looks like it has moved out of your path, don't relax, it may turn back.

Regarding deer whistles, one theory is that they have been around long enough, that the deer are familiar with them and take no notice. This seems to be evident when you drive by deer in a vehicle with deer whistles on it and the deer don't move one way or the other, they just continue doing what they were doing. I tried deer whistles when they first came out in the late 80's and I didn't notice any marked difference in their behavior.

kramnala58 wrote:I used to drive professionally (highway bus/coach). One of the tricks of the trade I learned from an long-time driver is that when you see deer (antelope, moose, elk - we had lots in Canada), don't let off or increase the accelerator. Keep the pitch of the engine the same as a sudden change in sound can spook them.

Another trick to the trade I learned that if a deer is crossing the road when you encounter it, is that it is likely to turn back to where it came from because it was safe back there. Even if it has already crossed your path, if it feels endangered, it may likely turn around and enter your path again. Just because it looks like it has moved out of your path, don't relax, it may turn back.

Regarding deer whistles, one theory is that they have been around long enough, that the deer are familiar with them and take no notice. This seems to be evident when you drive by deer in a vehicle with deer whistles on it and the deer don't move one way or the other, they just continue doing what they were doing. I tried deer whistles when they first came out in the late 80's and I didn't notice any marked difference in their behavior.

Kramer THAT WAS HELPFUL!
I'm going to read it again... and no! no whistles on my bikes. Rather I spent the day wiring up Halo's so the human animal can see me coming almost got this lighting up to PCX standards.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUufE2qeiLk

I live in rural Ohio. Bazillion deer around here. I see many sheriff deputy cars at the county garage for repairs from massive deer strikes. All have deer whistles on them.
Seems to make no noticeable difference to the deer. Drive fast at night on country roads and you will hit them, apparently, whistle or no. I recommend yodeling over a loudspeaker.
Fun and gets lots of attention from all kinds of mammals.....and I've yet to hit a Swiss goat or a Nun or a chocolate bar.
Fish

Go to thevog.net "Deer Whistles: Do they really work?

homie!! Dang, that hit caught me offguard! Bam! Smack and it was over!
Totally amazing that the rider held fast and his bike stayed upright. That vid is a definite wake up call. Be ever so careful in deerland folks.

Whistles? Drill a hole in yer fairing(s) that'll do it but it will go unheard Mr. homie Rumbles.
Must you ride those deer roads at night? Can't you wait for sunrise? Maybe plan rides differently?
Scary shite there

Why does the first video have the caption "I guess they work"? Statistically, deer whistles make no difference.

WhiteNoise wrote:homie!! Dang, that hit caught me offguard! Bam! Smack and it was over!
Totally amazing that the rider held fast and his bike stayed upright. That vid is a definite wake up call. Be ever so careful in deerland folks.

Whistles? Drill a hole in yer fairing(s) that'll do it but it will go unheard Mr. homie Rumbles.
Must you ride those deer roads at night? Can't you wait for sunrise? Maybe plan rides differently?

No eye deer

I hit a kangaroo in my car last year, not a lot of fun. The roo hopped off and I limped off with two grands worth of damage to the car. Lucky no injury to my wife or myself. It could have been worse, but the roo actually hopped into the side of the car.

Most roo strikes in Oz happen at twilight when they come out to graze.

JohnL wrote:Most roo strikes in Oz happen at twilight when they come out to graze.

I'm glad you people keep those down there, it seems amazing that Kangaroos haven't been transplanted somewhere. I wouldn't want the "roo" added to urban commuter traffic.

WhiteNoise wrote:Must you ride those deer roads at night? Can't you wait for sunrise? Maybe plan rides differently?

Motorcycles are not just toys in most of the world. They are very cost effective personal transportation. Night happens.
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One thing that can make you much safer is following something. Following a car or truck at 2.5 seconds is much safer than leading out alone. Anything bad that would run out in the road, will happen to them.

I like following people at night. Especially semis in whiteout blizzard or fog conditions.

If that's not an option, adjust your pace and drive/ride slower.

One well known and loved motorcyclist from Vancouver passed away earlier this year after colliding with a crossing deer in Wisconsin in broad daylight. It can happen anytime.