October 2nd, 2012, 12:14 PM | #1 |
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Name: Jeff
Location: Kennesaw, GA
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20 Oct 2012-Tail of the Dragon Trip ATTN: GA, NC, TN, KY Riders!!!!
Alright folks,
I think we are going to shoot for 10/20/12. A couple of us are going to do the round trip in one day and meet up there with one so far. Vman1313's pictures made me really want to do the trip up there. Check out his thread http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115010 Jeff Last futzed with by BlueJeepYJ; October 10th, 2012 at 09:11 AM. |
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October 2nd, 2012, 12:47 PM | #2 |
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I could be in for a family thing.
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October 2nd, 2012, 07:26 PM | #3 |
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You know I AM IN!!!!
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October 2nd, 2012, 07:42 PM | #4 |
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I was thinking of taking Friday 10/19 off to go up there, spend the night in Knoxville and then ride the Tail some more before coming home. Plans aren't set in stone yet though. It's really crowded on the weekends so it's much nicer to ride on Friday.
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October 2nd, 2012, 07:50 PM | #5 |
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Man I love the dragon. Its a 10 hr drive for me though
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October 3rd, 2012, 03:56 AM | #6 |
The Corner Whisperer
Name: Chris (aka Reactor)
Location: Northern KY
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I might be able to swing a Friday ride. This would work best for me anyway because the only way I could talk the wife into it was to spend some time in Gatlinburg after the ride.
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October 3rd, 2012, 04:38 AM | #7 |
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watch out for the slayers and stay in your lane
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October 3rd, 2012, 04:42 PM | #8 |
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October 3rd, 2012, 05:21 PM | #9 |
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I'd be in for the family type meet-up deal. I know someone in North Carolina I'd spend half the time hanging out with up there, and I would then like to come meet-up for a casual ride on the dragon. I would most likely stay for 2-3 days up there.
October 13-16 is my fall break, I work thursday - sunday, so I wouldn't really be able to do weekends =/ Once the leaves start falling, I'd imagine it will be very nice scenery. |
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October 4th, 2012, 05:41 AM | #10 | |
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Killboy photo from last week. Then there are the slayers!
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October 4th, 2012, 07:28 AM | #11 |
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Oops, Last I heard trucks were not allowed anymore....Or maybe it was truckers were not using the road anymore because it had become a known hazard. Anywho, y'all have fun I wont be able to make anymore trips this year
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October 4th, 2012, 07:36 PM | #12 |
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I'd be interested in doing this for a first trip to the mountains. Still haven't bought my bike yet though.
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October 4th, 2012, 07:47 PM | #13 |
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I hope you have plenty of riding experience. The tail of the dragon isn't noob-friendly. I suppose if you go slow enough at your own pace, it wouldn't be an issue.
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October 4th, 2012, 07:59 PM | #14 |
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October 4th, 2012, 08:30 PM | #15 |
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Great idea, so good someone else on another forum brought it up
We have a group of 5+ 250's (and 1 ex500) meeting up the weekend of the 12-14th. There is also another group coming from Ky Sport Riders that same weekend w/ other various types of bikes. I'd like to see some more 250's there :P |
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October 5th, 2012, 02:37 PM | #16 |
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im gonna try my darndest to get up there for the 12-14th. I dont think I'll be able to make it though. Keep us updated on this thread and we will see!
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October 5th, 2012, 02:53 PM | #17 |
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@Eaglepilot6
I did the tail after only three months of riding experience, most roads will be safe if you go at your own pace. Last ride I went on we had a beginners and advanced group, could do the same here so everyone stays at a safe pace. I was alone when I went so I didn't feel the need to keep up with anyone. |
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October 8th, 2012, 03:11 PM | #18 |
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So anybody else interested in going 10/19 or meeting me there 10/20?
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October 8th, 2012, 05:23 PM | #19 |
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Name: Tony
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21 questions......When you leaving? Whats your plan? When you coming back?
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October 8th, 2012, 05:46 PM | #20 |
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Name: Jeff
Location: Kennesaw, GA
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I am definitely interested Darren. So what are your plans. Are you going 19th and 20th?
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October 8th, 2012, 08:52 PM | #21 |
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I'm taking the 19th(Friday) off to go up there and ride around for the day, I'll leave Atlanta at 10 to avoid traffic. Then I'll stay in Knoxville in some cheap hotel, ride it some more Saturday before heading back home. For those who don't wanna overnight we can meet up there on Saturday to ride it a few times before heading back.
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October 9th, 2012, 07:36 AM | #23 |
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Name: Tony
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@fleemos - Around what time you thinking of being on the dragon on Saturday?? Around what time you think you will start heading home??
@BlueJeepYJ - You think you going up? What day? What time? I wanna go for the two days but my Bday is Friday but I am thinking of at least riding up early on Saturday, ride the dragon a few times up and down and a couple of other cool roads that are up there, and then head home. |
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October 9th, 2012, 08:35 AM | #24 |
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Location: Kennesaw, GA
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@vman1313 Yes, I would like to go. I dig the idea of going up Friday, but not sure if I can make that work either. It looks like roughly a 3 hour drive one way. That sure is a lot of driving in one day!
Has anyone here done an out and back in one day? |
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October 9th, 2012, 08:53 AM | #25 |
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I would love to join you guys, but I'll be riding Barber on the 20th. Sad!
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October 9th, 2012, 09:42 AM | #26 | |
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I am pretty sure if we left at 8AM we could stop for breakfast half way there. Then head up to Deals Gap. Ride the Dragon up then back down. We could do the circle out to Fontana Lake/Dam. Come back and grab food or something. Ride Dragon up down again, then head home on some cool roads. Grab dinner and be home before dark. I am still not 100% sure I can but I am going to try hard to at least do the Saturday thing. |
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October 9th, 2012, 10:24 AM | #27 |
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@vman1313 Haven't really set a time to get there on Saturday, I'll look to head back around 3ish. I'm guessing I'll wake up at 9, have breakfast and then head back to the Dragon. If you leave 8am we should get to the Dragon around the same time.
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October 9th, 2012, 07:19 PM | #28 |
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Location: Kennesaw, GA
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Hey Guys,
I am tentatively in for a round trip on the 20th. This will be fun!!! |
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October 10th, 2012, 05:36 AM | #29 | |
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Name: Tony
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I am ALSO tentatively in for Saturday the 20th round trip @BlueJeepYJ - what time you thinking you wanna leave Kennesaw? |
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October 16th, 2012, 10:48 AM | #30 |
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@vman1313 @BlueJeepYJ
You guys changed to a definite yes yet? The weather is gonna be great for riding. |
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October 16th, 2012, 12:18 PM | #31 |
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Name: Jeff
Location: Kennesaw, GA
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I really want to but its not looking like I will be able to at this point.
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October 16th, 2012, 01:02 PM | #32 |
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Would love to go but I work that weekend! If there's another trip in the future count me in!
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October 16th, 2012, 01:03 PM | #33 |
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I'm still good for this weekend. Will have to take the ninja, the buell needs new shoes
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October 17th, 2012, 08:00 PM | #34 |
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@Bosgarage57 Looks like only me and Neil so far, would you be coming Friday or Saturday?
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