tail of the dragon planning

tc.young · January 3rd, 2014, 08:03 AM

In the planning stages of a trip down to tail of the dragon. planning on driving down to dc towing the bike, then riding blue ridge to the dragon and all around that TN/GA area. Not sure if i'm camping yet. planning for may since i have supercamp in april. i do like to be warm so maybe late may. gauging interest if anyone from the northeast is interested or if ya'll down in the south is interested. it would be my second time there. maybe make it a big ninja meetup? that way i can bring less spare parts

i would be spending 5 or so days down there.

TnNinjaGirl · January 3rd, 2014, 08:13 AM

I'll be there. I only live about an hour away so give me a little bit of a notice and I can probably make it over there. Hopefully a few riders can make it!

csmith12 · January 3rd, 2014, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc.young

Not sure if i'm camping yet. planning for may since i have supercamp in april.

Camp for super heros? Have you picked out a cool name yet? Tom seems more like a sidekick to me.

I wish I could ride the dragon in Apr. or May.

tc.young · January 3rd, 2014, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Camp for super heros? Have you picked out a cool name yet? Tom seems more like a sidekick to me.

I wish I could ride the dragon in Apr. or May.

http://www.americansupercamp.com/

why can't you ride in may?

csmith12 · January 3rd, 2014, 10:32 AM

That's cool, I am jelly!

JohnnyBravo · January 3rd, 2014, 10:33 AM

If I don't have plans I will ride up

@7oxSin

7oxSin · January 5th, 2014, 09:19 AM

i gotta see if im not teaching, if not im mos def down!

Floki · January 5th, 2014, 09:42 AM

I could try and come, but I'm a supernoob

tc.young · January 5th, 2014, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floki

I could try and come, but I'm a supernoob

i'm not trying to slay it like a lot of riders, i'm almost 800 miles away from home. too far to wreck. its really a 2nd gear road and you work on riding the perfect line. i don't even think i ever broke 25/30mph on the road. i'm actually more afraid of someone crashing into me.

vman1313 · January 6th, 2014, 09:42 AM

Keep us updated on the date and I may can come up with a group of mainly 250s. Our NorthGARiders group is made up of 3--300's, a couple of 650's, and around 3 or 4--250's. Would be kinda cool to make it a Ninjette event for at least one day...

PS...we arent knee draggers or show offs...we enjoy the ride and fellowship.

tc.young · January 6th, 2014, 10:01 AM

Ill try and set a hard date then and maybe turn it into a mini ninjette event with some loose plans and stops.

vman1313 · January 6th, 2014, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tc.young

Ill try and set a hard date then and maybe turn it into a mini ninjette event with some loose plans and stops.

Its pretty far away but if you set something about a month or so before, I think many could (if they really want to) make the trip. It would be pretty cool to see a buch of Ninjettes "ripping up" the dragon at 25-30 MPH.

Jono · January 6th, 2014, 03:13 PM

I may be interested if it's after the middle of May. I need to make some decisions before hand though. Like if I am going to keep my KLX250 or sell it and get a different bike. If I keep the 250 I will get a trailer and haul the bike to the dragon. And then I will be able to sleep in my car while I'm there. Seems like the cheapest route. I'll follow this thread when it gets closer to time.

JohnnyBravo · January 6th, 2014, 06:24 PM

I sure hope to see everybody there

tc.young · January 6th, 2014, 07:34 PM

so here's what i'm thinking. i'm planning on taking a week off work, 19-23rd.

i would drive down from nyc the 17th, stay with a guy on my advrider forum that night and begin the blue ridge parkway at the beginning in waynesboro,VA on the 18th. taking 2/3 days to get there, i would end up at the dragon on the 20th. i would spend until the 23rd down in the tenn/NC/GA area and then begin the brp back up north during the afternoon of the 23rd or before noon on the 24th, sat. this all depends on if i can take that week off. it may be the week before or after but monday is madness because the 26th is memorial day. plus it will be getting a bit warm to camp.

if there is interest in a ninjette along those days (thrus&friday? maybe thurs-sat?) then post up here as i need some idea so i know how to organize.

when i'm down in the dragon area, i'm planing on staying here
http://www.thesimplelifecampground.c...erPenCabin.asp

it works out better if there are more people as then the cabins only cost 15-25 per person which isn't bad for a bed. especially when camping is at least 14 bucks everywhere i've looked.

apart from the dragon, i plan on seeing http://www.sixgap.com/ as well as the cherohala. would prob spend a day or two in the smokey mountain as well as other dicking around

other points:
http://www.wheelsthroughtime.com/
i plan on hiking a bit depending on the weather. if your into that, awesome.

i only plan on going to the dragon on weekdays as all the locals say is it a circus on weekends with show-off and whatnot. not really feeling that risky.

comment appropriately.

TnNinjaGirl · January 6th, 2014, 08:46 PM

I'll be there but I doubt I'll be camping. I'll just ride home every night. Also Wheels Through Time is a must see. Very cool place and you are bound to meet some old timer who loves to tell his story. <-- usually very cool stories.

Cades Cove is great if you are into nature or like taking pictures. There's also some good hiking there. Like Abrams Falls.

Another good spot locals tend to visit is Bald River Falls. Once again scenic and there are some hiking trails.

If you are more into gambling and drinking go to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.

PJ has a great store and so does Wheelers has parts as well. Both are really great guys. There are factory dealerships nearby in Knoxville. I'm not sure about dealerships in North Carolina.

Blue Ridge is also a great place to stay. I honestly don't know the prices but I've stayed a few times and it was terrific. They cook breakfast and dinner if you forget to pack your meals.

When you are on the actual Dragon be aware of the local traffic laws and the pull offs if you feel pressured. The locals will probably be riding very quickly. Don't try to enforce the laws just keep riding your pace and move to the pull offs when you feel like it is safe to do so. Everyone is up there to have a good time.

Sirref · January 6th, 2014, 09:25 PM

I'm planning a trip down there though it looks like I'll be going down late may I may be interested closer to the date depending on my situation.

Xz1atl · January 6th, 2014, 10:12 PM

Im over due for a trip to the dragon as well... so ima keep a close look at this thread... (in part of the North ga riders crew)

GearMonkey · January 7th, 2014, 10:40 AM

Another NorGA rider here itching to ride the dragon. Keep us updated!

00NissanNinja · January 7th, 2014, 08:24 PM

I'm thinking I may head down there around that time too on my Triumph. Just for the weekend though, don't know If I should bug you guys with my not ninja bike though haha. But I am looking for a nice cruise through there, been wanting to take my bike for a little long term trip and going to the Dragon sounds like fun.

JohnnyBravo · January 7th, 2014, 08:27 PM

tc.young · January 7th, 2014, 08:37 PM

looks like this is becoming a mini ninjette rally.

fleemos · January 8th, 2014, 08:21 AM

I think I'll tag along with Tony and Xavier (North GA riders) up there. Don't have the Ninja anymore but the FZ6R loves road trips.

Bigballsofpaint · January 10th, 2014, 02:47 PM

I plan on going at some point this year, ill have a better idea come march though. Wont be on the ninjette either way.

Floki · January 10th, 2014, 03:39 PM

Well...It's a 9 hour trip in a car. Might take me two days on the bike...

xSean13 · January 10th, 2014, 04:35 PM

Hmmm, my last trip up that way ended up being complete crap because it rained on me the whole time. Always wanted to try the Dragon, so if i'm done with my classes and flight lab by then, then I may tag along for a bit on my 600rr

January 3rd, 2014, 08:03 AM	#1
tc.young ninjette.org member Name: tom Location: nyc Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '89 klr 650, '00 250r Posts: 177	tail of the dragon planning In the planning stages of a trip down to tail of the dragon. planning on driving down to dc towing the bike, then riding blue ridge to the dragon and all around that TN/GA area. Not sure if i'm camping yet. planning for may since i have supercamp in april. i do like to be warm so maybe late may. gauging interest if anyone from the northeast is interested or if ya'll down in the south is interested. it would be my second time there. maybe make it a big ninja meetup? that way i can bring less spare parts i would be spending 5 or so days down there. Last futzed with by tc.young; January 3rd, 2014 at 10:38 AM.

January 3rd, 2014, 10:32 AM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	That's cool, I am jelly! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 3rd, 2014, 10:33 AM	#6
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	If I don't have plans I will ride up @7oxSin __________________________________________________

January 5th, 2014, 09:19 AM	#7
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	i gotta see if im not teaching, if not im mos def down! __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35
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January 5th, 2014, 09:42 AM	#8
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	I could try and come, but I'm a supernoob
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January 3rd, 2014, 08:13 AM	#2
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I'll be there. I only live about an hour away so give me a little bit of a notice and I can probably make it over there. Hopefully a few riders can make it!

January 6th, 2014, 09:42 AM	#10
vman1313 ninjette.org sage Name: Tony Location: Buford, GA Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): '14 Honda NC700X; '14 Honda CRF250L; '07 Lifan 200 Posts: 623	Keep us updated on the date and I may can come up with a group of mainly 250s. Our NorthGARiders group is made up of 3--300's, a couple of 650's, and around 3 or 4--250's. Would be kinda cool to make it a Ninjette event for at least one day... PS...we arent knee draggers or show offs...we enjoy the ride and fellowship. __________________________________________________ www.northgariders.com NuBe4Life!!!

January 6th, 2014, 10:01 AM	#11
tc.young ninjette.org member Name: tom Location: nyc Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '89 klr 650, '00 250r Posts: 177	Ill try and set a hard date then and maybe turn it into a mini ninjette event with some loose plans and stops.

January 6th, 2014, 03:13 PM	#13
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I may be interested if it's after the middle of May. I need to make some decisions before hand though. Like if I am going to keep my KLX250 or sell it and get a different bike. If I keep the 250 I will get a trailer and haul the bike to the dragon. And then I will be able to sleep in my car while I'm there. Seems like the cheapest route. I'll follow this thread when it gets closer to time.

January 6th, 2014, 06:24 PM	#14
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I sure hope to see everybody there __________________________________________________

January 6th, 2014, 07:34 PM	#15
tc.young ninjette.org member Name: tom Location: nyc Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '89 klr 650, '00 250r Posts: 177	update so here's what i'm thinking. i'm planning on taking a week off work, 19-23rd. i would drive down from nyc the 17th, stay with a guy on my advrider forum that night and begin the blue ridge parkway at the beginning in waynesboro,VA on the 18th. taking 2/3 days to get there, i would end up at the dragon on the 20th. i would spend until the 23rd down in the tenn/NC/GA area and then begin the brp back up north during the afternoon of the 23rd or before noon on the 24th, sat. this all depends on if i can take that week off. it may be the week before or after but monday is madness because the 26th is memorial day. plus it will be getting a bit warm to camp. if there is interest in a ninjette along those days (thrus&friday? maybe thurs-sat?) then post up here as i need some idea so i know how to organize. when i'm down in the dragon area, i'm planing on staying here http://www.thesimplelifecampground.c...erPenCabin.asp it works out better if there are more people as then the cabins only cost 15-25 per person which isn't bad for a bed. especially when camping is at least 14 bucks everywhere i've looked. apart from the dragon, i plan on seeing http://www.sixgap.com/ as well as the cherohala. would prob spend a day or two in the smokey mountain as well as other dicking around other points: http://www.wheelsthroughtime.com/ i plan on hiking a bit depending on the weather. if your into that, awesome. i only plan on going to the dragon on weekdays as all the locals say is it a circus on weekends with show-off and whatnot. not really feeling that risky. comment appropriately.

January 6th, 2014, 08:46 PM	#16
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I'll be there but I doubt I'll be camping. I'll just ride home every night. Also Wheels Through Time is a must see. Very cool place and you are bound to meet some old timer who loves to tell his story. <-- usually very cool stories. Cades Cove is great if you are into nature or like taking pictures. There's also some good hiking there. Like Abrams Falls. Another good spot locals tend to visit is Bald River Falls. Once again scenic and there are some hiking trails. If you are more into gambling and drinking go to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. PJ has a great store and so does Wheelers has parts as well. Both are really great guys. There are factory dealerships nearby in Knoxville. I'm not sure about dealerships in North Carolina. Blue Ridge is also a great place to stay. I honestly don't know the prices but I've stayed a few times and it was terrific. They cook breakfast and dinner if you forget to pack your meals. When you are on the actual Dragon be aware of the local traffic laws and the pull offs if you feel pressured. The locals will probably be riding very quickly. Don't try to enforce the laws just keep riding your pace and move to the pull offs when you feel like it is safe to do so. Everyone is up there to have a good time.

January 6th, 2014, 09:25 PM	#17
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I'm planning a trip down there though it looks like I'll be going down late may I may be interested closer to the date depending on my situation.

January 6th, 2014, 10:12 PM	#18
Xz1atl ?>ninja = i think not Name: Xavier Location: Gwinnett Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250 NINJA 650 Posts: 91	Im over due for a trip to the dragon as well... so ima keep a close look at this thread... (in part of the North ga riders crew)

January 7th, 2014, 10:40 AM	#19
GearMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Atlanta Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 363	Another NorGA rider here itching to ride the dragon. Keep us updated!

January 7th, 2014, 08:24 PM	#20
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I'm thinking I may head down there around that time too on my Triumph. Just for the weekend though, don't know If I should bug you guys with my not ninja bike though haha. But I am looking for a nice cruise through there, been wanting to take my bike for a little long term trip and going to the Dragon sounds like fun. __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

January 7th, 2014, 08:27 PM	#21
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	__________________________________________________

January 7th, 2014, 08:37 PM	#22
tc.young ninjette.org member Name: tom Location: nyc Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '89 klr 650, '00 250r Posts: 177	looks like this is becoming a mini ninjette rally.

January 8th, 2014, 08:21 AM	#23
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	I think I'll tag along with Tony and Xavier (North GA riders) up there. Don't have the Ninja anymore but the FZ6R loves road trips.

January 10th, 2014, 02:47 PM	#24
Bigballsofpaint ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jay Location: CT Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2015 636 ABS - 69 Honda 305 Posts: A lot.	I plan on going at some point this year, ill have a better idea come march though. Wont be on the ninjette either way.

January 10th, 2014, 03:39 PM	#25
Floki Motorcycle Nurse? Name: Jacques Location: Gulf Coast Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R, 1998 Ducati 748L #77/100 Posts: 606	Well...It's a 9 hour trip in a car. Might take me two days on the bike...

January 10th, 2014, 04:35 PM	#26
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Hmmm, my last trip up that way ended up being complete crap because it rained on me the whole time. Always wanted to try the Dragon, so if i'm done with my classes and flight lab by then, then I may tag along for a bit on my 600rr

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