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All my attempts to modify, address, and upgrade the melty/charred funky 30 amp "charging" fuse gave way to my installing an aircraft grade (really? ) 30 amp circuit breaker over 3500 miles ago. For sure, check that 30 amp fuse and, at the very least, replace it regularly.

Missed you and your lovely wife, Chuck! There is the S'xteenth to consider . . .

Although, I must include my dear friend Goofman (TennesseeTuxedo 2008 1200Sport) who had a family commitment, but rode with the midTN Team over halfway, then turned toward home. I have always encouraged every SpineRaider to count their effort even if "circumstances conspired" to keep them from reaching The Lodge. Your stories are just different from others' . . .

BTW, seven SpineFrames for this Fifteenth South'n SpineRaid: 1997 yellow Sport 1100-i Pressureangle 2000 silver V11 Sport docc 2001 Rosso Mandello (PennAdam) 2002 red/grey LeMans Andy York > 200.000 km/ 124,000 miles!!! < 2002 LeMans Tenni "Corsa " footgoose 2004 red Ballabio sctt2525 2004 red LeMans doslemans Other Guzzis: Bill Hagan's Norge, (PennScott's) custom CaliStone/café, v7café's brandy-new V85TT Also: Josh's Aprilia kool-custom "Katzenjammer", Blueboarhound's Ducati 900 SS, (IndianaBill's) Yamaha FJ-09, (NY-Scott's) Honda ST. Honorable mention (and much appreciation) for Kathy Hagan's Honda Fit Pizza-getter! (I count fifteen folks for the Fifteenth! ) What a joy! Welldone, all-y'all!

Others are looking for these Best Relays . . . last known source was onlinecomponents:

Everyone knows how suspicious I am of "the relays were replaced." Like with just more crap, Chinese, under-rated relays? All too common. Don't leave home without proper High Current relays, a preconditioned battery and a multimeter/ testlight. Check out this thread:

A non-issue compared to securing a true high current rating. You can always seal them yourself (epoxy the case to the bottom).

Excellence in motion!

Where do these kids get these crazy ideas ? ! ?

The Tapoco Lodge is such a delight for lunch and proximity to Deal's Gap etc. Plus it has great parking, including a covered area for motorcycles. Upon arrival, I found this spectacular V11 Tenni for an impromptu photo op . . .

That's a great question. It depends. The Panasonic (GEI, Tyco, Bosch, etc) are certainly not rated for the actual current draw on Relay#5/Fuel+Ignition. The trouble is using a 20 amp NO contact for a 22.5 amp draw. Turns out the NO contact (the higher amp rating of the two shown for any relay) is the limiting factor in Relay#2/Headlight+much more. (And, in early V11 harnesses, Relay#1/Starter's NC contact as well.) I've even seen trouble with lower rated (not "High Current") OMRON after sustained use. If, and as long as, you can source true, well made High Current 5-pin relays, it is well worth the trouble. The Panasonic are well made, but under rated for Position#5. Carry spares and learn the signs of relay failure

onlinecomponents has sold all theirs?

One member found these to be comparable to the High Current OMRON: Britax RM4-1235R high current relays. Or, what about getting them from Rolf Halvorson in Norway?

This is wild!

I mean, check out the effort these PA cats have made!

I would like to thank my Team. These rides are not easy. People say, "Did you have fun?" They will never understand there is so much more to this than "fun." There is excellence and quality. Camaraderie and teamwork . . .

Generations known to one another . . . They deserve Paddock Space #1 . . .

There was true mountain beauty to behold . . .

And another awesome story that doslemans spotted an oil leak from a blown valve cover gasket, came back to The Lodge Paddock and swapped in a fresh one since he carries spares! "Are you frikkin' kiddin' me !?!?"

Haha! I wondered who would spot that fractional combination wrench . . . On my last shakedown ride before this SpineRaid, I spotted it in the road next to my office and scooped it up as more of a talisman. You're awesome, Andy! Frikkin' so cool your V11 rolled 200.000 km on this SpineRaid. And that you were at SpineRaidOne with that same V11!

Seems the Return of the Wrench necessitated a a special Practical Examination . . .

How about a pic and some scoop on that "1134cc/90hp Moto Guzzi?"

Absolutely awesome Fifteenth South'n Spine Raid! All-y'all are just amazing ! Looking forward to hearing everyone check in "home safe" . . . The Sport ran superbly, giving only various little quibbles to mess with me. But I am thinking I've got me wrench back after traveling over the Appalachian Divide and back. Twice! . . . arrive chiave!

Oh, man . . . "plush gravel" is definitely an oxymoron!