Twelfth South'n Spine Raid 2016

[footgoose]

I saw what I've been missing the last 2 years I've known about this ride. The spectacular roads and scenery are only secondary to all the fine folks I've met this weekend. What a superb collection of traveling souls. All the character I could have expected from a gaggle of Guzzisti from this forum.  A garage full of beautiful motorcycles, and a motel second to none for this noble purpose. I couldn't think of a better spot to put a put a place like that. Tranquility within throttle shot of such glorious roads. Truly perfection. 

[sctt2525]

Twin, twins

[sctt2525]

Lotsa Guzzi

[sctt2525]

How many Guzzi riders does it take to make a valve cover gasket?

This many

[sctt2525]

Bald River Falls

[docc]

Bald River Falls

Beautiful photo of a beautiful LeMans!

 

I had planned on getting to those falls this year, but alas - I'm glad you guys did!!

[Scud]

Looks like a blast. Great pics - keep 'em coming.

[brlawson]

First casualty.

 

 

 

The Stable from another perspective.

 

 

 

A couple more

 

[czakky]

So what was the breakdown(s)?

[JRD]

This was my second SSR and for me it was even better than last years event. Such a diverse group of enthusiasts, rare bikes, great weather and wonderful roads.

And truly educational, from ten guys fabricating and replacing one leaky valve cover gasket, to Saturday nights tune ups/tech session, to watching the construction of a loading ramp Evil Kinevil could have used at Caesar's Palace. Truly a perfect weekend.

 

I had such a wonderful weekend, seeing friends from last year and meeting new folks this year. My bike ran great thanks to the folks on this forum willing to share their knowledge to help keep these wonderful bikes running. Already looking forward to next year.

[docc]

So what was the breakdown(s)?

Ten Spine Frames:

   Blueboarhound    Daytona

   Josh                     Sport 1100

   docc                     2000 V11 Sport, silver

   brlawson               2000 V11 Sport, black

   nobleswood          2003 Sport Naked, red

   scott2525              Ballabio

   footgoose              2002 LeMans, red/grey

   JRD                        2002 LeMans,  champagne

   Nick                        Coppa Italia

   Jake                        Rosso Corsa, (rosso, of corsa!)

 

Other Guzzis:

    1200 Sport                   The Tennessee Tuxedo

     Stelvio NTX                  danl

     Stelvio über alles         Wayne Orwig

     Hotdog&mustard EV    Bill Hagan

 

Honorable sportbike twins:

       BMW RS, red                                     Gary

      'zuki SV1000, silver                            Bill from Indiana

       carbonfiberducatirocketship             Tim the Enchanter

 

 

Oh, wait, not the "breakdown" of the attendance?

 

The Tennessee Tuxedo had a weak valve cover gasket that got exponentially worse after attempting to tighten it.

 

No other mechanical issues, only "Tech."

[czakky]

Not a bad breakdown (as in mechanical issue) a good spine showing too. Glad to see JRDs champagne Lemans made it!

[Nick]

My first Spine raid. Enjoyed meeting all of you and those great looking machines. Thanks to Doc for organizing this and to you guys for making it what it is. Definitely on my calendar for next year.

 

Many Thanks to those of you that had a hand in working on my bike. It was very hot and steamy in that garage, but you got it done

 

Did not take many pictures (why bother when I know that Mr. and Mrs. Hagan will capture anything worth seeing ;-) )

 

 

Great ride on Saturday. Thanks to Bruce and Wayne for leading us thru those beautiful twisties.

 

 

For those of you that think it’s easy to replace a valve cover gasket………

 

Oh the beauty of “just re-installing” a plastic fuel tank..........

[Scud]

 

 

Oh the beauty of “just re-installing” a plastic fuel tank

 

Now that's a compression fitting. 

[Bill Hagan]

Some great pix from others, but here are some of mine that err on the side of quantity.  

 

Still, they were fun for me to assemble and cull (yes, disbelievers, I really did    ).

 

Best viewed in slideshow with full screen to see captions.

 

https://bill-and-kathi.smugmug.com/SSR-Sep-2016/n-vNJcCf/

 

Bill (& Kathi)