We got the patches and t-shirts to prove WE RODE THE TAIL OF THE DRAGON

[murphybrown]

Today 3 Spyders with 4 youngins' (John and Gail of Seal fame; Dick with the slightly crooked halo and yours truly) of the 70 and up age group rode the legendary Tail of the Dragon.we took hiway thru the smokeys to Cherokee then rode 318 curves in 11 miles. The scenery and the company were AWESOME. The legendary road? Well I can take it off my want to do list. I have the t-shirt and patch..probably no desire to repeat..it was nothing harder than what I've encountered on other roads .. Easily could run 10mph above recommended speed..for me biggest challenge was making sure the right front tire stayed away from the edge if the road.
Understand the best ryding in this area originates out if Maggie Valley NC. So tomorrow the 4 of us will ryde there visit the Wheels if Time Museum..the other 3 will head back to depart for other places. I will stay and ryde ryde ryde for 3 days in MV area Then i will head toward Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Savannah. I have a very long list of recommended places to visit. The Smokey Mts are awesome. Huge thunderstorm as I write this..
Good nite all

 

[Big Arm]

Sounds like a great day with great friends :clap:

 

[Chupaca]

I got nothing..!!

I've been on allot of dragon tails and only got the finger..!! :roflblack: probably should have backed off..!!:roflblack:
Saw the other post about your ryde, thats great hope to do it some day. Congrats...:thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Be sure to check on killboy.com to see if your photo is there.

 

[Bob Denman]

:congrats: On running it! :thumbup: You're making it tough for me tp pay attention at work today... :shocked:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THAT AIN'T NUTTIN !!!!!!

Yo Karyl, since you are in that neighborhood have / make someone take you on the " RATTLER " IMHO I think its even better and less traveled I think the actual Route nuber is # 209.....Check with LaMont to make sure....................Mike, Dee, MAX, & Kiki.........ride fast girl :yikes: :shemademe_smilie: hyea: :agree: :thumbup: :2excited: :yes:

 

[bruiser]

Yes, it is 209. Great ride.

 

[SpyderWolf]

Glad to hear you got to scratch that one off your list. I agree it is more hype than anything, but it is still fun to run especially at night when there is no other traffic on it. I did that once and only met one car coming from the other way. :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

:congrats: on ryding the Dragon. :thumbup:

 

[SpyderLady]

I have done it on both my Harley's but so want to do it on my Spyder. Jealous. Enjoy your Ryde

 

[murphybrown]

On my own

Yo Karyl, since you are in that neighborhood have / make someone take you on the " RATTLER " IMHO I think its even better and less traveled I think the actual Route nuber is # 209.....Check with LaMont to make sure....................Mike, Dee, MAX, & Kiki.........ride fast girl :yikes: :shemademe_smilie: hyea: :agree: :thumbup: :2excited: :yes:

Thks mike. Spent awesome time at museum Wheels thru Time...I am riding the rattler/209 tomorrow. John, Gail and dick all headed back..
phi to dee

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I have done it on both my Harley's but so want to do it on my Spyder. Jealous. Enjoy your Ryde

Come to the Owners Event

 

[johnnyrocket]

Today 3 Spyders with 4 youngins' (John and Gail of Seal fame; Dick with the slightly crooked halo and yours truly) of the 70 and up age group rode the legendary Tail of the Dragon.we took hiway thru the smokeys to Cherokee then rode 318 curves in 11 miles. The scenery and the company were AWESOME. The legendary road? Well I can take it off my want to do list. I have the t-shirt and patch..probably no desire to repeat..it was nothing harder than what I've encountered on other roads .. Easily could run 10mph above recommended speed..for me biggest challenge was making sure the right front tire stayed away from the edge if the road.
Understand the best ryding in this area originates out if Maggie Valley NC. So tomorrow the 4 of us will ryde there visit the Wheels if Time Museum..the other 3 will head back to depart for other places. I will stay and ryde ryde ryde for 3 days in MV area Then i will head toward Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Savannah. I have a very long list of recommended places to visit. The Smokey Mts are awesome. Huge thunderstorm as I write this..
Good nite all

In Savannah, if you have time take in the Savannah theater for a great 50's rock and roll show!!!

 

[murphybrown]

Not feasible this year

Come to the Owners Event

thks and I looked at it even tho I would love not the best choice for me...soooo I'm "doing" Maggie Valley riding for the next couple days...:yes:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Your action pictures are available http://www.photoreflect.com/store/Orderpage.aspx?pi=04RK01VG000075&po=75&pc=352 :2thumbs:

 

[Daisyjoe]

Your action pictures are available http://www.photoreflect.com/store/Orderpage.aspx?pi=04RK01VG000075&po=75&pc=352 :2thumbs:

Good pics. Who was riding the blue RT with the cool color seat? Also, what were those other 3 wheeled vehicles that were riding the Dragon that day? (Not that I would want one) Various colors. Must have been a large group.

 

[murphybrown]

You mean those low slung screaming machines ?

Good pics. Who was riding the blue RT with the cool color seat? Also, what were those other 3 wheeled vehicles that were riding the Dragon that day? (Not that I would want one) Various colors. Must have been a large group.

they call them t-Rex. I know nothing about them other than sound really cool wound tight thru the twisties ..

 

[dick574]

Good pics. Who was riding the blue RT with the cool color seat? Also, what were those other 3 wheeled vehicles that were riding the Dragon that day? (Not that I would want one) Various colors. Must have been a large group.

The guy on the blue RT is dick574. The ride was nice but I think there are better roads, i.e. US421 "The Snake" between Mountain City & Bristol.

 

[SpyderWolf]

they call them t-Rex. I know nothing about them other than sound really cool wound tight thru the twisties ..

Yes, those are T-Rexs. They were built before the Spyder and use Hyabusa engines but drive more like a car with a steering wheel. You should notice they were not wearing helmets. Last time I checked the starting price was $50K. It is interesting that you say they wound tight through the twisties. I am sure they can but almost every picture I saw showed them crossing the yellow lines. :lecturef_smilie: