Bill Ballance breaks his leg while jumping 06 YFZ450!!
Aug 3, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Bill Ballance breaks his leg while jumping 06 YFZ450!!
Man, that sucks, hope he heals up soon. Can you imagine how bad it would suck to loose the nationals because you got hurt doing a press thing. He's back home in good ol Kentucky though, some fresh air and good home cookin might make him feel better.
Aug 3, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Bill Ballance breaks his leg while jumping 06 YFZ450!!
That sucks for Bill, ankles never heal right, they are never the same. Speaking from experience. He'll be back next year but with multiple frac's he's probably done for 12 weeks or better.
Aug 3, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Bill Ballance breaks his leg while jumping 06 YFZ450!!
Originally posted by: GE4x4
On Monday August 1,Yamaha's Bill Ballance was riding the new 2006 Yamaha YFZ450 at Castillo Ranch during Yamaha's YFZ450 Press Introduction in Los Alamos, CA (just north of Santa Barbara).
Bill was jumping the quad for a few photographers. During one of the jumps he had no choice but to throw the quad away and land on his own two feet. In the process he broke his left leg. The diagnosis, as of this date, is multiple fractures in the left ankle area.
"Right now, everyone's primary concern is getting Bill the appropriate medical attention," said Steve Nessl, Yamaha's ATV PR Manager.
When asked if Bill will be able to pursue his sixth GNCC championship, Nessl could only tell us the following; "He's in good spirits. Mostly he's anxious to get the injury taken care of and start healing as soon as possible. He's fully aware of the implications with respect to this year's GNCC series, but as anyone who knows Bill is aware, he's extremely competitive and doesn't intend to give up the 2006 title without a fight."
Bill is flying home to Kentucky to meet with his personal doctor. A decision as to the best way to address the injury will be made in the next few days.
As of right now the time required for Bill's leg to heal is undetermined.
On Monday August 1,Yamaha's Bill Ballance was riding the new 2006 Yamaha YFZ450 at Castillo Ranch during Yamaha's YFZ450 Press Introduction in Los Alamos, CA (just north of Santa Barbara).
Bill was jumping the quad for a few photographers. During one of the jumps he had no choice but to throw the quad away and land on his own two feet. In the process he broke his left leg. The diagnosis, as of this date, is multiple fractures in the left ankle area.
"Right now, everyone's primary concern is getting Bill the appropriate medical attention," said Steve Nessl, Yamaha's ATV PR Manager.
When asked if Bill will be able to pursue his sixth GNCC championship, Nessl could only tell us the following; "He's in good spirits. Mostly he's anxious to get the injury taken care of and start healing as soon as possible. He's fully aware of the implications with respect to this year's GNCC series, but as anyone who knows Bill is aware, he's extremely competitive and doesn't intend to give up the 2006 title without a fight."
Bill is flying home to Kentucky to meet with his personal doctor. A decision as to the best way to address the injury will be made in the next few days.
As of right now the time required for Bill's leg to heal is undetermined.
Aug 3, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Bill Ballance breaks his leg while jumping 06 YFZ450!!
Originally posted by: garyc660R
Wow...thats definately bad news. Why would Yamaha NOT have a specialized doctor on staff to take care of their injured riders? Makes no sense.
Wow...thats definately bad news. Why would Yamaha NOT have a specialized doctor on staff to take care of their injured riders? Makes no sense.
Aug 3, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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Bill Ballance breaks his leg while jumping 06 YFZ450!!
Originally posted by: ZimRaptor
JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW CRAPPY YAMAHA MAKES SHOCKS, I HOPE THEY GET SUED FOR MAKING CRAPPY VEHICLES, DONT BUY A YFZ!!!!!!!!111111111111
JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW CRAPPY YAMAHA MAKES SHOCKS, I HOPE THEY GET SUED FOR MAKING CRAPPY VEHICLES, DONT BUY A YFZ!!!!!!!!111111111111
Aug 4, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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Bill Ballance breaks his leg while jumping 06 YFZ450!!
Originally posted by: ZimRaptor
JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW CRAPPY YAMAHA MAKES SHOCKS, I HOPE THEY GET SUED FOR MAKING CRAPPY VEHICLES, DONT BUY A YFZ!!!!!!!!111111111111
JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW CRAPPY YAMAHA MAKES SHOCKS, I HOPE THEY GET SUED FOR MAKING CRAPPY VEHICLES, DONT BUY A YFZ!!!!!!!!111111111111
that really stinks for Bill. hes an amazing rider. i have that section in Huevos 7 going through my head right now. broken bones stink. at least its his ankle so its kinda protected by the boot when he rides in the future. he musta hit hard to break it. ouch...