Eighteenth South’n Spine Raid 2022

[KINDOY2]

4 minutes ago, docc said:

docc: "mumblegrumble mumble grrrr "

K: " Don't jump, docc! Stay back from the ledge! "

I think I need some stronger reading glasses then look at these pics later!

[docc]

Might be better no one can clearly see what's going on. Spin control is easier this way . . .

[docc]

Before that gets out of hand, let me say that overlook was the only one (going or coming) on the Cherohala that was not socked-in with 100 foot visibility drizzling fog. (Came just in time, too) . . .

Joe's sweeeeet Rosso Mandello 

 

Randy's very fine Coppa Italia (complete with Randy!)

[docc]

I would love this one as a shop poster. . .

South'n SpineRaid XVIII / 2022

Cherohala Skyway, Tennessee ,USA

[docc]

Those were the three V11 spine frames. (No V11 LeMans !!!!!!   )

Two more spines with pressureangle's wicked yellow 1100 Sport-i and Josh's very fine SPOrT 1100 . . .

[docc]

Five other nice Guzzis. (Two "CARCs", a Tonti LeMans, a badass 1400 MDX-21)

                                           . . . and BillHagan's V7III . . .

Inaugural South'n SpineRaiders :

 

[Bill Hagan]

Kinda lonely around “these here parts” tonight.

Just me and the Canadian Harleyists. 

Bill

[gstallons]

On 9/8/2022 at 7:43 PM, Randy said:

Nope.

Verify the buttonc (that connects the rotor to the mount) are free to move .

[Randy]

7 hours ago, gstallons said:

Verify the buttonc (that connects the rotor to the mount) are free to move .

Think it was due to crap on the pads. Thanks to the 18th Annual Spine Rainery it seems to have cleaned out.

 

[footgoose]

8 hours ago, gstallons said:

Verify the buttonc (that connects the rotor to the mount) are free to move .

rear rotor g, so no buttons.

[Joe]

21 hours ago, docc said:

docc: "mumblegrumble mumble grrrr "

K: " Don't jump, docc! Stay back from the ledge! "

Docc. I’m glad you stayed calm under pressure. 

[docc]

1 hour ago, Joe said:

Docc. I’m glad you stayed calm under pressure. 

I kept telling myself, "Coulda been (lots) worse." At least the Sport had the courtesy not to completely lock up the front brakes until she and I were at a complete stop and out of the dense fog.

Four different Guzzis with brake issues of some type. As I have often said lately, "No reason to plan a TechSession. Somebody's bike already has one planned for us. Just: Get There. Bring Tools." 

[Randy]

[Goofman]

On 8/25/2022 at 9:14 PM, docc said:

I'm seeing three tire strategies (and maybe a fourth, if you play your cards right) . . .

1) Calculate the tire life, strategize the lead-up riding, and make it home with at least a couple hundred miles to spare ( sketchy-me, again, The Gambler/ Jack of Spades ). ♠️  

2) Use up the existing tire with the lead-up riding and arrive at the SpineRaid with a 100% tire. (Randy, The Jack of Diamonds ). ♦️

3) Wear out truck and trailer tires, but preserve motorcycle tires. "Get There. / Bring Tools." (A known, valid, strategy. Our most mature, and most calculated, element, The Jack(s) of Clubs ) : ♣️♣️ 

4) Discover a tire fail and enjoin in the solution. Pray for divine intervention. 

                                               
(The Jack of Hearts. )

                                                             ♥️  

Fact.  I was there.

[docc]

On 9/12/2022 at 6:44 PM, Goofman said:

Fact.  I was there.

Oh, yes. There is clear photographic evidence of the re-badging. Note to Spine Raiders who ask, "Can I ride my (something else)?"

Why, sure. Until you show up with your (something else) the third time and it leaves re-badged . . .