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posted June 13, 2006 03:10 AM
 Edited By: zxhoya on 13 Jun 2006 04:14
Roethlisberger bike crash in PA
Pittsburgh Steelers qaurterback Ben Roethlisberger involved in motorcycle accident.
Wasn't wearing a helmet (not required in PA) on his ''Suzuki sport bike''.
Couldn't really tell what kind of bike it was, but it had dual exhaust. I believe it was a Busa?
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posted June 13, 2006 03:19 AM
Paper reports it was a 2005 Busa.
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posted June 13, 2006 03:27 AM
Edited By: zxhoya on 13 Jun 2006 04:39
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posted June 13, 2006 05:10 AM
That does not look good.
The left turn oncoming. I believe that is still the #1 cause of bike accidents, isn't it?
It is impossible to see bikes I guess.
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posted June 13, 2006 05:15 AM
What happened to him? He must have been badly hurt landing on his head after using it for a can opener...and no helmet to boot? Looks like the 05 LE...
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posted June 13, 2006 05:30 AM
USA Today this morning said he's 'OK, serious'
USA also said 'broken Jaw and other facial injuries successfully treated/repaired'.
He was up at the scene according to a witness.
'Awake and alert after surgery', USA reported.
Brain, spine USA reported 'OK, uninjured'.
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posted June 13, 2006 05:39 AM
Two words: HIGH BEAMS!!!!
I can almost gaurantee you that the lady pulled in front of him because she didn't see his BLACK bike coming down the road IN THE SHADE under that elevated road where the collision happened.
ALWAYS RIDE WITH YOUR HIGH BEAMS ON!!!
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posted June 13, 2006 05:43 AM
high beams yes...HID's even more YES! Helmet -- a big YES.
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posted June 13, 2006 05:53 AM
I know I read that lights on = no reduction in accidents.
Do the high beams help?
I always keep mine on.
I've had friends comment on how bright my 14's high beams are in daylight.
I would like to find some stats to back that up.
Anyone in the insurance industry who can access stats like that?
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posted June 13, 2006 06:08 AM
There may be some statistics available but in general statistics are worthless and prove nothing.
"Torture numbers, and they'll confess to anything" -Gregg Easterbrook
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posted June 13, 2006 06:13 AM
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Helmet -- a big YES.
Yeah - that too... kind of a moron for riding around a congested city (or anywhere for that matter) without a helmet on.
Broken jaw, missing most of his teeth... he's gonna look like more like a professional hockey player than a football player!
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posted June 13, 2006 06:27 AM
Geeze, what kinda skull that fooker have?
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posted June 13, 2006 06:31 AM
I always ride with my hi beam on.... You always have to watch out when you are riding... Their are some cazy people out there.
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posted June 13, 2006 06:59 AM
At least he wasn't riding a goddamn Harley.
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posted June 13, 2006 07:04 AM
It's all over ESPN! First of all I pray that he get's better. To me it seems like the media is making a a issue of not wearing his helmet than anything else. I heard the today that the lady who hit him was around 66 years old. Just glad to see the big guy doing better. Not a pitt fan at all, but he's a motorcylist first. As far as him not wearing his helmet we it's his free will. I would not do it, but that was his call and it's one that he will always remember
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posted June 13, 2006 07:19 AM
Yea i would have at least had a helmet on. I bet he hasnt been riding long. Ive been riding 11yrs and always look at whats coming at intersections. I bet he wasnt looking at his surrondings. From what i saw in the diagram he had time to hit his brakes. If he was moving faster that the car she would have hit him in the front of the car. Im sure he wasnt paying attention until it was to late. Working in the fire department and riding I see alot of wrecks like this. Most of the time its a harley rider. If hes a die hard rider he ll be riding again with his helmet. If not, that will be his last ride. I hope he ll heal fast. Cant risk a million dollar job not being careful.
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posted June 13, 2006 07:27 AM
I don't rely just on a helmet
I suggest a safety vest = yelloe vest with reflective stripes
Have saved me at least once
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posted June 13, 2006 07:42 AM
TJ,
I had some old Metro Life Ins, stats that actually supported our sport as safer than most others. Old stats. I would like to find newer.
I used to carry them for when people [ who don't ride and know nothing about our sport,of coarse ] jumped me for riding 'murder,donor...whatever cycles.
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posted June 13, 2006 09:53 AM
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It's all over ESPN! First of all I pray that he get's better. To me it seems like the media is making a a issue of not wearing his helmet than anything else. I heard the today that the lady who hit him was around 66 years old. Just glad to see the big guy doing better. Not a pitt fan at all, but he's a motorcylist first. As far as him not wearing his helmet we it's his free will. I would not do it, but that was his call and it's one that he will always remember
PA better pull that old hoebag's license, Texas sure the hell would. 
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posted June 13, 2006 12:11 PM
He has good taste.
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posted June 13, 2006 12:36 PM
what a dumbass
the guy is worth millions...
so freakin' irresponsible.... no helmet... what a jackass and an embarrassment to 'busa owners everywhere
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posted June 13, 2006 12:59 PM
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an embarrassment to 'busa owners everywhere
And that is a very strong statement. 
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posted June 13, 2006 02:02 PM
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To me it seems like the media is making a a issue of not wearing his helmet than anything else.
Ya think? If he was wearing one he wouldn't have had 7 hours of facial reconstruction surgery and would have walked away with minor bumps and bruises...
He was recently upgraded to fair condition and they say he can probably go home in the next 3-5 days. He lost 2 teeth and broke a number more.
 
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posted June 13, 2006 02:24 PM
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He has good taste.
Yeah, the Bugly looks alot better now.
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posted June 13, 2006 02:55 PM
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what a dumbass
the guy is worth millions...
so freakin' irresponsible.... no helmet... what a jackass and an embarrassment to 'busa owners everywhere
Were you just born stupid or did you take lessons? Your answer is so stereotypical of the type of Busa owner I absolutely abhor. People sometimes ask me what I have against Busa's and my answer is always the same... "the Busa is a great machine, but a lot of the people riding them are just dumbfuck asswipes, like you."
You're the embarrassment to Busa owners, not him. You obviously have zero to offer on this forum so this is all I have to say to you...  
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