Helmet / Bug horror stories

[adrianinflorida]

Originally Posted by Sarris

They stink really bad too when they're on your face shield. I wear my 3/4 helmet and wash the bike after every ride in lovebug season. Sometimes a quickie wash at rest stops too. I really love my HD fairing in LB season.

I once took a 2 lb. bumble bee (yellow w/ black stripes) in the left armpit at 65 mph on the chopper. Bastard got me twice before I could get him. My pals laughed thier asses off watching me try and haul the bike down, get off, and get my shirt (and bee) off. They gave me a 9.2 out of 10.0 for form.

If you ever get one in the shirt, DON'T SWAT. You'll get stung for sure. Grab it & crush it inside your shirt (try not to vomit). It's better than getting stung.

Hell the impact of that bastard had to almost knock you off the back of the bike.