DarkSideR (Josh from Colorado) totaled his Valk.

[Serk]

Relaying the news from Facebook, looks like @DarkSideR had a tango with a deer and totaled his gorgeous Valk...

He's pretty banged up but will make it, but his Valk appears to be totaled...

(This was, as I recall, the Best of Show winner at this year's Inzane)

How it looked in Eureka Springs:



And now....

[Jersey mike]

Holy smokes! That's nasty.

Being banged up is no fun and I hope he mends up real fast with no lasting injuries. I can't imagine the disappointment about his bike.

[Valkorado]

Damn forest rats! No fun AT ALL! Prayers up for Josh.

[hubcapsc]

I hope he's OK! That was one fine Valkyrie!

-Mike

[old2soon]

       PRAYERS up for Josh!    And I'll be wilin ta bet that blankety blank blank forest rat did NOT have a licka insurance!    Even today Valkyries can be replaced. We RIDERS on the other hand well we all one off types! RIDE SAFE.

[Chrisj CMA]

I hate it. We have them varmits around here too. I've seen them on the side of the road but they always so far minded their business.

I hope he heals well. I can't image how it would feel to total a pristine Valkyrie

[98valk]

October is start of Deer Rut season in most states.

[DDT (12)]

Josh,

I hate it for you, my friend! Glad you're no worse off than you are. We're all pulling for you and anxiously awaiting news of your full and quick recovery... We'll keep the positive vibes heading your way.

As far as your special and most beautiful bike is concerned, 'Totaled' is the verdict we've heard, but I'm confident that's not final at all! Let us know of your progress, and especially of how recovery of your 'Dad's Dream' is working out. Also, please let us know how we can help you in the restoration process. Appears to this rider another legend is being created here!!!

DDT (12)

[da prez]

 Josh , last deer I hit was uninsured. Man , glad you made it. Bike , it may be repairable.

             Prayers to you.                 

                                           da prez

[flsix]

Josh that really stinks. Heal up quick and fully, We'll be praying for it.

[Serk]

Looks like @DarkSideR is looking for some replacement parts after this mishap over on the classifieds board:

https://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,133802.0.html

[DIGGER]

Damn forest rats! No fun AT ALL! Prayers up for Josh.

I plan to take out a few here real soon.

[DarkSideR]

DDT,

Thank you.

After being banged up, with a concussion I am now okay.

I have settled with the insurance (State Farm), and happy with the payout. I have bought the bike back and am currently assessing what it will take, or if it can be put back together. There are thus far significant challenges.

I'll keep ya'll informed.

Josh,

I hate it for you, my friend! Glad you're no worse off than you are. We're all pulling for you and anxiously awaiting news of your full and quick recovery... We'll keep the positive vibes heading your way.

As far as your special and most beautiful bike is concerned, 'Totaled' is the verdict we've heard, but I'm confident that's not final at all! Let us know of your progress, and especially of how recovery of your 'Dad's Dream' is working out. Also, please let us know how we can help you in the restoration process. Appears to this rider another legend is being created here!!!

DDT (12)

[DarkSideR]

Thank you all for the well wishes.

I am going to be okay. The bike has been bought back and I am currently assessing what/if it can be restored.

[DragonRdr]

Glad to hear you're okay. I've had a couple of close calls this year, but with stupid drivers not wild life. Best of luck putting the bike back together.

Rich 

[Jersey mike]

Thank you all for the well wishes.

I am going okay. The bike has been bought back and I am currently assessing what/if it can be restored.

Good luck with the project and I hope it goes well.