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Telico Plains, TN - One end of the Cherohala (there's a busy gas station here) | 1 | 11.11% | |
Robbinsville, NC - 20 mins from the other end of the Cherohala | 1 | 11.11% | |
Deals Gap Motorcycle resort - Robbinsville, NC (at one end of the Dragon's tail) | 7 | 77.78% | |
Random gas station - (on the Tennessee end of the Dragon's Tail) | 0 | 0% | |
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February 23rd, 2014, 04:59 PM | #1 |
MSF Coach!
Name: Lupe
Location: Antioch, Tennessee
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Ninjettes Fighting the Dragon! - May 16th-20th
hey guys, since i live semi close-ish (same state kinda ) i was wanting to get a group together for the dragon. i think it would be epic to have a fleet of Ninjjettes heading to fight the dragon this riding season.
May 16th-20th i have made a group on here, so post if you want to try and ride it this season just post on here and ill add you to the group. any questions or concerns please feel free to post them here or message me. also if any of you have rode the dragon before tips and tricks are very welcome since this will be some/most of our first times. May 16th-20th Here is the Group http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35 *Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort has gas pumps, however it is advisable to have a full tank prior to arriving. There are several other gas stations in Robbinsville, and one (Skyway Food Mart) at the jct. of Hwy143 (Cherohala Skyway & Tapoco Road) Hwy 129, just south of the resort. There is a full service motorcycle repair shop (www.wheelersperformance.com/ ) on Hwy 129 as well. There are also several gas stations in the Vonore area along Hwy 411 just north of the Resort May 16th-20th *By participating in any group ride/event with this or any other group of riders you are doing so entirely upon your own initiative, will, risk and responsibility. By participation in any event you and those you invite are stating you/they are experienced in and familiar with the operation of motorcycles and fully understand the risks and dangers inherent in motorcycling and you/they are voluntarily participating and you/they expressly imply and assume the entire of any accidents or personal injury, including death, which you/they could sustain to your/their person and property as a result of participation. *
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February 23rd, 2014, 05:58 PM | #2 |
Daily Ninjette rider
Name: Hernan
Location: Florida
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February 23rd, 2014, 06:22 PM | #3 |
ninjette.org member
Name: oswaldo
Location: Clarksville,Tn
Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (Passion Red, Ca Model) Posts: 107
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I would love to go... If it's on a weekend it shouldn't be a problem. But weekdays i would have to request time off from work.
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February 23rd, 2014, 07:51 PM | #4 |
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
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February 23rd, 2014, 08:32 PM | #5 |
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.
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Thinking May thanks to march being a no-go. Also I may or may not have a passenger, depends if she's still up for it at the end of the semester.
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February 25th, 2014, 09:21 AM | #6 |
Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
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I'm in! I bet so are some of our NE Ga riding group!
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February 25th, 2014, 09:24 AM | #7 |
Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
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Can I suggest the Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge for an overnight? http://ironhorsenc.com/
It's nestled in between the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway, both of which are must-rides in that area. http://www.cherohala.org/
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February 25th, 2014, 10:24 AM | #8 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14
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First time I rode the Dragon I didn't even know what it was. I was just headed to New Orleans, from Boston, down the Blue Ridge and it looked good on a map.
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February 25th, 2014, 11:15 AM | #9 | |
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.
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February 25th, 2014, 01:25 PM | #10 |
dirty boy
Name: Joe
Location: Johnstown, PA
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot.
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Write me down as a slim chance to none There is a tiny chance I could swing a weekend. Perhaps meet up with @Sirref and any other more northern riders that want to make the trip. Perhaps group up some where in MD/VA and cruise down together?
time will tell
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February 25th, 2014, 01:28 PM | #11 |
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.
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allright, I'll put you in the mentions list for this may/june when we start really figuring **** out, seeing as I can't go on the trip during the semester though I'm free for it most of the summer.
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February 25th, 2014, 02:03 PM | #12 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Whodat
Location: Ware Is.,MA
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot.
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It was in the 80s so, oblivious or under the influence. Take your pick.
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February 25th, 2014, 03:02 PM | #13 | |
Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
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February 25th, 2014, 04:50 PM | #14 |
Intrepid Adventurer
Name: Josh
Location: Rochester/Buffalo NY
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 GSXR 750 , 71 cb350streettracker, 07 Polaris Predator 500 Posts: A lot.
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I am moving down to NC with my GF next month, so if you plan it when we have time off we are in!
we have been planning on ridding the tail of the dragon since last year lol
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February 25th, 2014, 04:52 PM | #15 |
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.
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sooooooo easy......
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February 25th, 2014, 07:00 PM | #16 |
MSF Coach!
Name: Lupe
Location: Antioch, Tennessee
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886
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ok so i want to add yall to the group but for the life of me i cant find the dang link to add ppl. so here is the link to the group and if one of you can help my blind ass that will be most appreciated!
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35
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February 25th, 2014, 07:02 PM | #17 |
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.
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I would just go ahead and assume you can't just add peeps to groups. They get the choice to join or not.
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February 25th, 2014, 07:35 PM | #18 |
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.
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Yea, just hit the join button.
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February 25th, 2014, 09:33 PM | #19 |
MSF Coach!
Name: Lupe
Location: Antioch, Tennessee
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886
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Durp
makes since...
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February 25th, 2014, 09:35 PM | #20 |
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.
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alright so there's the tail, Cherohala Skyway, and blue ridge. Are there any other crazy good roads in the area? Thinking mostly scenic as I may have a passenger but I can definitely appreciate a good twisty road. (fun fact: I ride slow as hell with a pillion rider and I'm fine with that)
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February 26th, 2014, 01:30 AM | #21 |
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
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I'm slow as hell usually, yesterday was a fast day for some reason
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February 26th, 2014, 04:35 AM | #22 |
Certified Troublemaker
Name: Teri
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250r "Pikachu", 2017 Ninja 650 "Epona" Posts: A lot.
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Put me down as tentative. I REALLY want to but it will depend on work. I may have 2 others that may want to come if they're welcome. Both will be on Buels. And one other that rides a Victory Hammer.
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February 26th, 2014, 06:52 AM | #23 |
Long Time Rider
Name: Blue
Location: Charlotte, NC
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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There is a small portion of Hwy 28 (Bryson City Rd) which runs south from the Resort to the town of Franklin that's nice and scenic and twisty. It runs down thru the mountain on one side, you crossover the "Lost Bridge" (Rd 1369) and come back up Needmore Road, that runs back towards Deals Gap and Hwy 28 along side the creeks. It's is a very good road. Most people people don't ever do that route, except those coming from the south going to the Dragon.
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February 26th, 2014, 07:37 AM | #24 | |
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
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Check this page out - it mentions other roads around the dragon. There are decent maps, directions, and descriptions of each road around there. I rode the Dragon 2up with no issues on a 2007 Ninja 250. I have done the dragon already on my Ninja 300 but not 2up. http://www.tailofthedragon.com/ |
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February 26th, 2014, 07:43 AM | #25 |
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
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@7oxSin : When trying to get a group together, especially a large group, the hardest and impossible thing is to find a date. I suggest picking a date so people can start planning for it whether to take days off or budget or whatever. Just a suggestion and my
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February 26th, 2014, 09:24 AM | #26 | |
Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
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As far as views (AND twisties!) the Cherohala and the BRP are where it's at.
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February 26th, 2014, 10:53 AM | #27 | |
Long Time Rider
Name: Blue
Location: Charlotte, NC
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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February 26th, 2014, 11:50 AM | #28 |
MSF Coach!
Name: Lupe
Location: Antioch, Tennessee
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886
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ok thanks for all the input!
@LittleRedNinjette the more the merrier! @vman1313 thanks, as i was saying to some of the other members the best time to hit the dragon is in the middle of the week that way there isnt as many riders and crowds. i was thinking like may 6th and 7th. and if it rains then may 13th and 14th. @DaBlue1 that pic is amazing, how far away is that from the dragon?
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February 26th, 2014, 12:52 PM | #29 | |
Long Time Rider
Name: Blue
Location: Charlotte, NC
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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February 26th, 2014, 01:44 PM | #30 |
MSF Coach!
Name: Lupe
Location: Antioch, Tennessee
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looks amazing, hey i must be in the dark on this one but whats up with everyone having the baby in the helmet?
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February 26th, 2014, 01:46 PM | #31 |
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.
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February 26th, 2014, 02:47 PM | #32 |
MSF Coach!
Name: Lupe
Location: Antioch, Tennessee
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886
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lol!
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February 26th, 2014, 02:58 PM | #33 | |
Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
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The waterfall is in Highlands, NC. If you're coming from the south, it's not too inconvenient (and worth it to take the scenic, twisty route!), but it's almost 2 hours away from the Dragon.
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February 26th, 2014, 03:43 PM | #34 | |
MSF Coach!
Name: Lupe
Location: Antioch, Tennessee
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February 26th, 2014, 04:08 PM | #35 |
Ms. Personality
Name: CB
Location: Murvill, TN
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.
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I skipped most of what was said. I live an hour away so I'll just drive to-from every day. I'm there about once a week so just let me know and barring illness or random acts of God i'll be there.
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February 26th, 2014, 04:14 PM | #36 |
Ms. Personality
Name: CB
Location: Murvill, TN
Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.
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Oh, Wheelers is a great place for bits. He will also set up your suspension (non 250) for $30. Bogarts in North Carolina is a fantastic place to eat. There are several places to get gas in the area but they are all about 10 miles apart. Devil's Triangle is a good route.
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February 26th, 2014, 05:19 PM | #37 | |
Long Time Rider
Name: Blue
Location: Charlotte, NC
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.
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Make it like a Fri-Sun event. Fri can be for weekend workers & early-birds who have the time off and want to catch some goods runs on the Dragon without a lot of traffic. Sat-Sun can be for those who work 5/40. Have a good meet up time and roll out wherever folks wanna ride for that day. |
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February 26th, 2014, 05:43 PM | #38 |
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.
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^ there could also be a core group that goes through multiple times and people can just head down for their choice of times.
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February 26th, 2014, 06:40 PM | #39 | |
Ninja chick
Name: Allyson
Location: Athens, GA
Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot.
Blog Entries: 4
MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15
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February 26th, 2014, 07:24 PM | #40 |
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
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^ mid may, early june anytime in the summer really excluding august.
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