Joe

Beautiful bike

Yes Docc I own “one of the prettiest cafe racers yet” Rosso Mandello The R12 S is a style exercise RnineT with every Farkle on it from the 719 parts catalog. But the paint over exposed brushed aluminum tank & tubeless spoke rims are trick, that are supposed to harken back to the R90S paint scheme days, It’s the cat’s meow. But it’s not an Italian Guzzi for sure. its been said many times to the point of being cliche on this forum, why doesn’t Guzzi reproduce a new sport, based off the V100. Blacked out motor, trick wheels, carbon fiber bits with a traditional “cafe racers” look, aka one round headlight, and a new motorcycle warranty. Sign me 🆙

N42 Lava

Bill Hagan, aka “Ballabio Bill” from Docc’s initial Spine Raid rider turn out log. I remember a couple years ago, in the Spine Raid garage while drinking some Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 🥃, you talked so fondly about your long lost Ballabio, the one that got away. The BaT bike in question should live in the Moto Grappa, end of story. Real price is 5k, gotta have it no more than 6k even with the low miles.

MG Cycle Aluminum Eagle Emblem, Alternator cover, Various uses GU02517700 Part # 02517700 $18.65

Jorge Martin needs to heal up, then race his Aprilia to podiums. I do like the variety of brands on the podiums lately, refreshing. KTM, Honda and definitely Fabio on his Yamaha have a chance to win races this year. The Marquez bros do seem to have elite bikes as even when they screw up they can make it back up the grid, seen repeatedly this season. The chaos of the last three GP races has been very entertaining to watch. Not sure if everyone has the MotoGp video Pass 📺, it has been worth every cent of the $149 to see all the action. Not sure but I think they pro-rate the year as it evolves. Not a plug but honest feedback from someone who should of done it a few years ago…

Red flag 🚩 saved it for the Marquez bros, Aprilia! Zarco on the LRC Honda podiums again, plus Marc got needed points to win championship, Trifecta.

Yes, I like the wheels 🛞

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

After installing MPH risers on my 01 Rosso Mandello, I was able to buy a hydraulic clutch line for a 1997 MG Centauro, which is longer than my original stock line, It works great.

We had a Spine Raid Jail Break Saturday meeting at Linda’s 5th St Diner in Bowling Green KY. After a good brunch, we rode around Southern KY, totally 350+ miles. The weather couldn’t be better, the Mivv’s were pouring out a glorious soundtrack. Thank you all for attending and what a great “idea” to get together, break bread and ride! images here: https://www.v11lemans.com/forums/gallery/album/323-spine-raid-jail-break/

Nice piece of kit.