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. A few pix from "the Front" at Tellico Plains. Bill

All-y'all Spine Raiders have fun this weekend! . . . "Welcome home, dear! Did you experience that surreal , uplifting, transcendental, existential experience on your ride ? " "Why, yes, darling, the ride was fun . . ." "Did you cheat death with your awareness and skillset, mastering the physical realm with intensity and purpose ?" "Yes, yes. Quite fun, actually."

I wasn't even talking about the V11, even a modern Guzzi with Mistrals would sound better than anything on that list.

Yeah, I didn't think much of his list either! The only one worthy was the V4 Ape, I've heard one and they do sound very good. My mates MV triple with aftermarket pipe is way better than that MV four too and that should be on there! BUT.... a V11 with Mistral carbons (no db killers), Stucchi X and open airbox lid makes a beautiful noise and should head the list! I may be a little biased though....

Apparently this guy has never heard a Moto Guzzi. I wouldn't turn my head for any of these bikes.

Well these days compared to MMA cage fighting boxing is pretty benign. The thing I like about boxing is apart from being some of the fittest athletes there are there is nowhere to hide in the ring if you haven't trained hard and done the work. Unlike many sports where there is still scope to go in less than prepared and still come out a winner or at least OK in boxing that's never going to happen. Not 100% committed to the prep then you will get punished severely. I'm not even a particular boxing fan to be honest but I admire the skill and commitment they have. Plus they don't spend their retirement bleating and whining about how they were brain damaged in their careers unlike the football players of every code here looking for excuses for being ordinary in their post football life. Boxers accept if you're going to have a pro boxing career then you may end up punchy at the end of it. If you don't like that then find another sport, simple. Like a pro motorcycle racer complaining about limping or having missing fingers after his career is over. It never happens because they all accept the risks and consequences like real men. Phil

I do. Not frivolously, but per defintion: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/fun Riding is dangerous (which sometimes adds to the kick), requires a lot of concentration, and is definitely not to be taken lightly. But I find it pleasant and enjoyable, and it makes me feel happy, particularly when I get it right and everything flows.