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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:27 AM
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Default Video of Hopkins' HUGE highside from the Sachsenring...

Hope this link is still working.
Enjoy.

http://www.jeffhelms.com/media...e.wmv


Edit: Here is some info on the crash.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by From MotoGP.com &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hopkins then lost control of his GSV-R and was catapulted out of the seat and landed heavily on the circuit. The race was stopped as both the rider and machine were removed from the track. Unfortunately, Friday pm’s injuries were compounded and more significantly the fracture to his left foot became a full dislocation of the broken bone.

“Well, I’m battered and bruised. I had one of the worst high-sides I’ve ever had on Friday and then came close to topping that one off this afternoon,” said Hopkins.

“It was my fault really. I’ve been taking a few painkillers that I’ve been getting from Dr Costa. I just tried to do the best I could and stick with the lead group, but unfortunately my foot was bandaged up and I just lost feeling in it. That was really dangerous because you are on the edge of the tyre so much here. With a broken foot, I just couldn’t feel it on the shifter and I tried to keep my foot clear but accidentally hit the lever on that corner, the bike shifted to second and then I was flying.”

“Looks like I won’t be doing too much moto-crossing at home now. I was also planning to do some promotional events with Red Bull and Crescent during the break, but I need to be at home and recover for Brno. I went well there last year and I’m desperate to get a good result</TD></TR></TABLE>


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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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OMG Anybody have any still pics?
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by backlash &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OMG Anybody have any still pics?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I've been searching since Sunday night and have yet to come across any. If you find them please post them!
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mbpwrx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've been searching since Sunday night and have yet to come across any. If you find them please post them!</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have not been able to find any either
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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very nasty....OUCH!!!
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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im in pain just watching that.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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Holy fooking *****!

At least he's relatively ok. Thank God for back protectors.

If his ankle was good and there wasn't an immediate right hander, he might've been able to save it. Too bad he had to let go of the throttle.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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That damn Suzuki has more problems than even the Aprilia Cube. Even though he says it his fault cuz he hit the shifter,....its only cuz he was already injured previously.

Its really too bad cuz Hopper is gonna kick everyones *** if he can get on a better bike. Question is will he survive the GSVR until his contract is up? I hope he gets picked up by Ducati.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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damn he got some air, i can only imagine how bad that would hurt
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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that is a BRUTAL highside....yikes....
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 04:42 PM
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Ouch.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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jesus that is one obscene highside.. i hope he pulls through..
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by optikal_blitz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">jesus that is one obscene highside.. i hope he pulls through..</TD></TR></TABLE>

Pulls through from what?

He's fine except for making some of his already injured parts a bit worse.
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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heh... that was like my highside... went airborne, did a complete flip, and landed on my back
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 06:05 PM
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pulls through as in, makes a full recovery... hope that the worsened injuries don't screw his skills

but i know riding broken is not uncommon
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 06:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DeLiRiOu5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">heh... that was like my highside... went airborne, did a complete flip, and landed on my back </TD></TR></TABLE>

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