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Martin Finnegan was killed because of a loose front brake banjo bolt.

  • 10-01-2012 6:28pm
    #1
    Run_to_da_hills
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    "Top Irish motorcyclist Martin Finnegan was killed in a 160km/h crash after his front brake failed because of a loose bolt, a coroner in Belfast ruled today.

    The 29-year-old father of one died at the Tandragee 100 while among the leading racers after his machine flipped on to a bank as he approached a corner.

    The Belfast inquest heard the vital part was not tight when the machine was examined following the accident"    .

    What a nasty way to go, I would have thought that these bolts would have been drilled and wired for security. Maybe they should be.

    http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0110/breaking45.html


Comments

  • #2
    washman3
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    R.I.P. what a rider. a true legend or road racing.


  • #3
    Please Kill Me
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭Please Kill Me


    Savage pilot, nice bloke. A serious loss to the sport. :(


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