March 8th, 2018, 03:52 PM | #1 |
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Name: maverick9611
Location: Augusta,Georgia
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tail of the dragon/spring 2018 ga/sc riders
heading up for a quick 1/2 day trip to the dragon. i live in augusta so i'll be taking hwy 28 on the carolina side. anybody out their?april month
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March 8th, 2018, 08:11 PM | #2 |
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Sunday Aril 29th is the first day of the week-long annual 2-stroke meet, and I'll be there.
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March 8th, 2018, 10:10 PM | #3 |
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i'll check my schedule
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March 9th, 2018, 02:10 PM | #4 |
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jim is their a flyer or link to the meet?
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March 9th, 2018, 02:49 PM | #5 |
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It's organized by a member of kawi2strokes.com/forum, and all information about the meet shows up in this forum:
http://www.kawi2strokes.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=35 Last I checked, all the rooms at the Deals Gap Resort were taken, but that can change, and of course there are a lot of places nearby to stay, and camping that the resort and other campgrounds. There's a room sharing thread in that forum in case you want to see if someone has a bunk is available. It's a 2-stroke meet, and although it's good to bring one, it's not a requirement. |
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March 9th, 2018, 02:57 PM | #6 |
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Name: maverick9611
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thanx jim!will try to make it up there. since i work a swing 0200-1400. i can b up early for a 1 day hitch.
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March 9th, 2018, 03:04 PM | #7 |
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I'll be at Kershaw (Carolina Motorsports Park) at the end of March, I might hit the Dragon (or some of the other fine roads around there) after that.
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March 9th, 2018, 03:05 PM | #8 |
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If you want to find me, just ask anyone attending where Jim is. That's my board name on that one. If you don't want to find me, ask someone where I am and go the other direction.
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March 11th, 2018, 04:48 AM | #9 |
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Name: maverick9611
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are their any georgia riders out there?
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July 29th, 2018, 04:28 AM | #10 |
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Name: maverick9611
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might try a 1 day haul friday aug 10 th. got to move my kid moved back into the dorms@uga. will ride godzilla,red waiting on tyga exhaust and carb cleaning
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July 29th, 2018, 04:40 AM | #11 |
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I wish I lived closer. It looks like a fun ride!
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July 29th, 2018, 04:50 AM | #12 |
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actually hwy 28 which starts in augusta goes all way to deals gap motorcycle lodge. most of the trip is on the carolina side. i will try that one day too. i have heard its crazy packed with riders on the weekend, hopefully friday will be good. plan on leaving around 0400.
hwy 28 it quite old and covers 3 states, georgia, south&north carolina
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July 29th, 2018, 04:51 AM | #13 |
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Sounds great! Have fun!
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July 29th, 2018, 05:32 AM | #14 |
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would be nice to find some riders in my area but no such luck.
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July 29th, 2018, 06:21 AM | #15 |
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Friday morning probably isn't too bad. It gets noticeably worse by noon. If you'll be traveling 8 hours to and from the Dragon for a one day visit there, you'd be much better off later in the season, Monday-Thursday. Then you'll be fairly alone all day. A friend who's local to the area says October is best, after the leaves quit falling.
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July 29th, 2018, 07:57 AM | #16 | |
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Quote:
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July 29th, 2018, 11:59 AM | #17 |
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Godzilla vs the Dragon- have a good run!
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July 29th, 2018, 12:25 PM | #18 |
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July 31st, 2018, 02:47 AM | #19 |
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Name: michael
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I went once during the busy season. From then on I only go back in October/November. I'm always afraid some old man in corvette is going to cross the double yellow on me.
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August 10th, 2018, 12:25 AM | #20 |
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getting prepped. leaving this morn 0400. will take pics. reds down for carb work. green"godzilla" will be my steed.
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August 10th, 2018, 02:33 AM | #21 |
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Map is saying I am 5 hr, 275 miles. We'll have to meet about Athens one day.
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August 10th, 2018, 05:04 AM | #22 |
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August 10th, 2018, 06:24 AM | #23 |
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28 is a great road. i enjoy it as much as the dragon.
honestly, any secondary/county paved road up there is amazing. i like to just take random roads and see where i end up. usually further from home than i intended. makes for a sore ride home. haha keep those pictures coming!! |
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August 10th, 2018, 06:27 AM | #24 |
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we are defiantly doing this after my 250 is on the road. i have not been to the mountains on a bike in a couple years. wow... since 2012. got married, and wrecked on our honeymoon. i know, i know, i shouldn't ride in the snow.
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August 10th, 2018, 10:32 AM | #25 |
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Nice! Looking forward to pictures and hearing about your trip. Have a good one!
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August 10th, 2018, 01:12 PM | #26 |
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just got back. had at least 11 hours seat time. i arrived @ 0845. poured down rain the whole time.
the new springs and 20w fork oil were a real plus. us 129 and killboy shotz later tonight or tomorrow.
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August 10th, 2018, 02:06 PM | #27 |
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godzilla ran great and i achieved 60 mpg. next time i go i want to camp out at deals gap motorcycle lodge. my butt is sore. even with the bead rider. i guess by butt/tailbone just wasn't used to it. now, how in the hell do they do iron butt rallies?
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August 10th, 2018, 05:40 PM | #28 |
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August 10th, 2018, 05:41 PM | #29 |
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damn that sinnob sprox pops!
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August 10th, 2018, 07:56 PM | #30 |
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Whooo!!! Looking good!
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August 11th, 2018, 01:38 AM | #31 |
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or maybe on the backside like commerce.
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August 11th, 2018, 02:03 AM | #32 |
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Awesome ride, definitely gonna make it out there someday!!!
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August 11th, 2018, 09:22 AM | #33 |
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killboy b4 rain hit
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August 11th, 2018, 09:31 AM | #34 |
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look at hwy 28 prior to reaching dragon. it's twisted city too
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August 11th, 2018, 02:40 PM | #35 |
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badge of honor (in the rain)
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August 11th, 2018, 02:48 PM | #36 |
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just one more
to everyone that's helped in one way shape or form to make this quest, dream, info or advice, THANKS!(more to come I'll be going back on red bike)
or the duke 390
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September 5th, 2018, 05:39 PM | #37 |
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Name: Jeff
Location: Western NC
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Nice! Shoot me a pm when you do. I live nearby and can show you some other less patrolled roads.
Ride on, J~
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September 5th, 2018, 05:46 PM | #38 |
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Name: maverick9611
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i would like to try one more b4 season ends. i'll let ya know.
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September 5th, 2018, 05:53 PM | #39 |
Fogwalker
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Sounds good.
Ride on, J~
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