September 19th, 2010, 10:47 AM | #1 |
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My first trip to Deals Gap!!
The other weekend I met a few other ninja 250s at Deals gap. I live in Knoxville so its only about an hour and a half away so I plan on going back often! I think im addicted now...
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September 19th, 2010, 11:01 AM | #2 |
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ride-on ray
row of 250's is a nice shot
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September 19th, 2010, 11:44 AM | #3 |
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Great pics
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September 19th, 2010, 11:46 AM | #4 |
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September 19th, 2010, 02:09 PM | #5 |
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I am totally jealous of you Ray. That's one of the items on my bucket list.
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September 19th, 2010, 05:51 PM | #6 |
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You have to go! I actually went again today
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September 20th, 2010, 05:06 AM | #7 |
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I've been there several times in various sportscars. Now I really need to go on my Ninjette.
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September 20th, 2010, 06:49 AM | #8 |
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Chasing the Dragon is overrated. The real fun is in south Florida. A1A during snowbird season is much more challenging.
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September 20th, 2010, 07:09 AM | #9 |
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September 20th, 2010, 01:32 PM | #10 |
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September 20th, 2010, 01:32 PM | #11 |
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September 20th, 2010, 06:30 PM | #12 |
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damn u only live 1 hr from the dragon and it was your 1st time..i would be there atleast 1 day a week, I spent a week there and love every day
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September 21st, 2010, 06:13 PM | #13 |
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well ive only had my bike one year... today was my 4th time there this month
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September 21st, 2010, 08:36 PM | #14 |
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Hey what days were you there, cause I was just there last week, Sept 12-17th!
Place was amazing, I went with 7 other riders all on various bikes. My first time there, my husband's 3th time, so needless to say I was the cautious one when dealing with all the twisty roads. BUT he did ask if he could take my 250 for a spin through the Gap, he said it was the fastest he's ever gone through there LOL |
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September 21st, 2010, 08:57 PM | #15 |
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unfortunately I wasn't there at all that week. I went the 4th, 5th, 19th, and today.
I like the blue on your wheels!
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September 22nd, 2010, 10:55 AM | #16 |
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cool pics...whats the tree of shame?
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September 22nd, 2010, 11:07 AM | #17 |
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The tree of shame is covered in parts from bikes that have crashed there... I hope never to contribute to it.
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September 22nd, 2010, 11:08 AM | #18 |
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The Tree of Shame is a tree at the Crossroads Motorcycle Lodge, right at the entrance of "The Dragon" at Deal's Gap. As you can see in the photo in the first post, affixed to this tree is a large collection of broken motorcycle parts, riding gear, crutches, and a few RIP memorials, all from crashes that have happened on the Dragon. It's funny and sad at the same time. A lot of people have gotten seriously hurt there.
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September 23rd, 2010, 04:07 AM | #19 |
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Love the Gap! If I lived only an hour away, I'd be there practically every day!
I've been twice - once on my ZX-6R (trailered the bikes down with 7 friends for 3 days) and once with my R6 (just me and my hubby - rode the whole way - 3 days down, 2 days at the Gap and 3 days back - twisties all the way!) The Gap is the best. There are a lot of great roads around it too - the Blue Ridge is quite nice. I'd recommend doing the Skyline Drive if you ever get a chance. It's beautiful! |
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September 24th, 2010, 06:03 AM | #20 |
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September 24th, 2010, 06:05 AM | #21 |
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Agree! Hubby and I are going to take the Blue Ridge Pkwy again in a couple of weeks. SOOOO excited! This is going to be more of a touring trip than usual, so we may not make it to Deal's Gap or the Cherohala this time.
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September 24th, 2010, 03:02 PM | #22 |
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the cherohala is a great road too! not as crowded, higher, very scenic, and faster.
there is a posibility of a 250 gathering there columbus day weekend if anyone else is game!
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November 23rd, 2010, 07:16 PM | #23 |
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Townsend TN
We just recently relocated to the area and live about 25 minutes from Deals Gap. In fact it is a great ride from Townsend over the Foothills Parkway. Bang a left on 129 and you are there. Very new to (street) riding and feel lucky to have all of these great roads. Also only about 3 minutes from the Smoky Mountains park as well. Went on a great ride to Cades Cove and then over Rich Mountain. This is an "unimproved" road so several miles of gravel road over the mountain. Saw wild turkeys and a huge buck. Let me know if you are in the area...
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November 23rd, 2010, 07:42 PM | #24 |
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It's great to see some fellow east Tennesseans on here! I grew up close to Walland (just minutes from the dragon) and now live near Friendsville (the other side of Maryville). I'm picking up my bike tomorrow night then doing a little road worthy work to it. Hope to see ya'll one day!
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