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Old 08-27-2009, 03:47 PM
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Hi guys, I am heading up to Deals Gap to ride the dragon for a couple days. I will leave Orlando on the 16th for the ride up there.

I welcome any tips, suggestions, things to be wary off.

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I have been there several times so my advice is to:
-drive w/sanity
-avoid those who drive insanely
-it is much busier on the weekends than the weekdays
-watch out for big trucks on the blind curves
-lots of state troopers so watch your speed
-smile for the cameras from killboy.com!
-you must visit the "tree of shame" at the bottom of the hill
-be prepared to scrape some floor boards and have an awesome time!!!!
 
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Thanks, we will be riding it on a Thursday and Friday. I have watched some videos, and some of those guys are just NUTS!
 
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Relax and have a good time...
Don't rush the ride...
Watch for cops...
Smile for the many pictures that will be taken by the photograhers from killboy.com etc...
Get a tshirt or two...
Ride it at least 2 times per day or more if you can...

I rode it in June...awesome experience. Can't wait to do it again.

Pics of me on the DRAGON...
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orde...011232&po=1232
http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orde...011232&po=1232
 

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I'll be up there. Will be my 5th time up there. Heading that way on 9/12 and staying until 9/19. My advice:
1- Best to ride it during the week, not on the weekend.
2- Stay on your side of the yellow line. If you can't then that means you're going too fast so slow down.
3- Most important of all. If you see a '09 Denim Black Street Bob coming up from behind you FAST then don't panic... just hug the right side of the lane and let me on by.
 
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Each one of these guys couldn't have said it better. I live about 30-40 minutes from the Dragon and try to ride it at least once a week. Just enjoy, be safe, and follow those guys advice!
 
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Shag67 I will look out for you. I will be staying at the Two Wheel Inn 17th to 19th.

Thanks a lot all of you. I can't wait to do this. I will post pics. when I return.
 
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Originally Posted by kempilot
Hi guys, I am heading up to Deals Gap to ride the dragon for a couple days. I will leave Orlando on the 16th for the ride up there.

I welcome any tips, suggestions, things to be wary off.

Thanks
We're headed there too on the 16th. I have more info posted in the "rides" section.
 
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Shag67 I will look out for you. I will be staying at the Two Wheel Inn 17th to 19th.

Thanks a lot all of you. I can't wait to do this. I will post pics. when I return.
Cool. Tell Barry and Linda (owners of Two Wheel Inn) that ex-Warrior-rider Travis says hi. Nice place to stay! You made a great choice. Nice having a little garage of your own right beside your room while you're there. I wish I could convince more of my friends that Two Wheel Inn is THE place to stay while you're visiting the dragon.
 
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I'll be up there on Tues-Wed. :icon_nic :
 


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