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The Dragon bites a crotch rocket - OUCH

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Old 06-18-2007, 10:00 AM
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I came across this at the website that sells photos made of folks as they ride the Dragon. It was plastered on their home page. It would be bad enough to dump your bike on the Dragon, but worse to have it broadcast to the world.

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Just thought I'd share for anyone planning a trip to ride the Dragon.
 
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Old 06-18-2007, 10:46 AM
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With as many blind corners as there are on the Dragon it's amazing there arn't more of these situations. I met an 18 wheeler head on in my lane coming around one. Not to be discouraged though, I'm headed back the last week of July.
 
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Old 06-18-2007, 04:45 PM
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Not that I would wish that on anyone. However, it is a welcome change from the picture of a Harley crashingin similiar fashion that was on the internet for months.
 
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Maybe he's not really down... Those GSXRS lean pretty far.... Sorry... bad humor... I honestly hope that the guy is okay. I've had some really close calls that have taught me lessons. There but for the grace of god go I.

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What's the Dragon?
 
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Maybe he's not really down... Those GSXRS lean pretty far.... Sorry... bad humor... I honestly hope that the guy is okay. I've had some really close calls that have taught me lessons. There but for the grace of god go I.

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Yeah, he was ok. There were other pictures after the fact. I wouldn't have posted it, if I didn't know the dude was ok, except from some bruises, especially to his ego.
 
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The Dragon is US Highway 129 between Maryville, TN and Robinsville, NC in the Smoky Mountains. 318 curves in 11 miles. Most fun you'll ever have with your clothes on.
 
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It really doesnt make any difference if the guy is on a sport bike or a cruiser/ touring bike. I saw the picture of the harley dude going head over heels also . what it means is both riders were riding out of there skill level and that is the end result.
I see alot of new riders worry about keeping up with the pack so to speak . screw that. ride at your skill level and at a safe speed ,better to get there in one piece than not at there at all.
know your riding ability and the limits of your particular machine and ride accordingly , go out side that box and your asking for trouble. just like the guys in the pictures.
 
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It really doesnt make any difference if the guy is on a sport bike or a cruiser/ touring bike. I saw the picture of the harley dude going head over heels also . what it means is both riders were riding out of there skill level and that is the end result.
I see alot of new riders worry about keeping up with the pack so to speak . screw that. ride at your skill level and at a safe speed ,better to get there in one piece than not at there at all.
know your riding ability and the limits of your particular machine and ride accordingly , go out side that box and your asking for trouble. just like the guys in the pictures.



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drove the dragon in my 65 AC cobra replicar......that was alot of fun.....cant wait to go on my bike.,.....
 


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