Summer McDragon 2007!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 11,594
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From: Bumpass, VA
I've not finished reading...(actually, I'll just copy/paste them here...), but as a suggestion, be sure to have proof of insurance, current registration, and current driver's license. Obviously these ass-hats have no problem trumping up ANYthing they can get on us 
E-mails submitted to www.tailofthedragon.com
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Some Emails
* Rider ticketed for standing-up on pegs at 25 mph to stretch.
* Car driver pulled over for "appearing to be traveling at high rate of speed". Car was behind a pick-up towing a boat at 25 mph. Trooper then said he had illegal tinted windshield and exhaust even though car was stock from factory and had passed emmission test in TN. Trooper then harassed driver for DRIVING WITH ONE HAND ON
STEERING WHEEL. Driver asked how he was supposed to shift gears. Trooper then rudely said, "GET LOST".
* Rider harassed and threatened with arrest for not having proof of shatterproof glasses.
* Cars pulled over for 35 ... threatened with arrest .
* Cycle group tailgated by THP which then passed on double-yellow with no emergency devices operating.
* Pick-up truck tailgated by THP. Truck pulled over several times to let Trooper pass. Each time the Trooper pulled over just ahead and returned to tailgating truck when it passed.
* Car came around blind corner only to see Trooper with car completely blocking lane. Trooper was out of car issuing tickets to bikers. Car stopped, saw it was clear ahead, and eased around. Car was then ticketed for crossing double yellow.
* Car ticketed when wheels accidentally went a few inches off the roadway.
* Pick-up stopped and harassed for having tailgate down.
* Bikers ticketed for passing on the double yellow even when the car ahead pulled over and stopped. Troopers said the car had to be COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD before moving around it.
* Ticket for bike with license plate verticlal. Custom bike was purchased from a Knoxville Police Officer.
* Ticket for failing to have proof of insurance.
* Ticket for no mirrors.
* Cruiser pulled over doing 30 mph and asked for all documentation, blinkers/headlight and plate checked. Harrassed for no reason at all.
* Trooper tailgating female motorcyclist who pulled off road she was so nervous. Her son was then tailgated until he had to pull over.
* Trooper with stopped bike saw another bike almost crash when seeing the Trooper ..... Trooper laughed.
* Out of state car ticketed for having temporary tag and no registration in spite of producing bill of sale. Registration had not yet been sent.
* Trooper with car over double yellow on several occasions.
* Troopers making u-turns in dangersous curves.
E-mails submitted to www.tailofthedragon.com
:Some Emails
* Rider ticketed for standing-up on pegs at 25 mph to stretch.
* Car driver pulled over for "appearing to be traveling at high rate of speed". Car was behind a pick-up towing a boat at 25 mph. Trooper then said he had illegal tinted windshield and exhaust even though car was stock from factory and had passed emmission test in TN. Trooper then harassed driver for DRIVING WITH ONE HAND ON
STEERING WHEEL. Driver asked how he was supposed to shift gears. Trooper then rudely said, "GET LOST".
* Rider harassed and threatened with arrest for not having proof of shatterproof glasses.
* Cars pulled over for 35 ... threatened with arrest .
* Cycle group tailgated by THP which then passed on double-yellow with no emergency devices operating.
* Pick-up truck tailgated by THP. Truck pulled over several times to let Trooper pass. Each time the Trooper pulled over just ahead and returned to tailgating truck when it passed.
* Car came around blind corner only to see Trooper with car completely blocking lane. Trooper was out of car issuing tickets to bikers. Car stopped, saw it was clear ahead, and eased around. Car was then ticketed for crossing double yellow.
* Car ticketed when wheels accidentally went a few inches off the roadway.
* Pick-up stopped and harassed for having tailgate down.
* Bikers ticketed for passing on the double yellow even when the car ahead pulled over and stopped. Troopers said the car had to be COMPLETELY OFF THE ROAD before moving around it.
* Ticket for bike with license plate verticlal. Custom bike was purchased from a Knoxville Police Officer.
* Ticket for failing to have proof of insurance.
* Ticket for no mirrors.
* Cruiser pulled over doing 30 mph and asked for all documentation, blinkers/headlight and plate checked. Harrassed for no reason at all.
* Trooper tailgating female motorcyclist who pulled off road she was so nervous. Her son was then tailgated until he had to pull over.
* Trooper with stopped bike saw another bike almost crash when seeing the Trooper ..... Trooper laughed.
* Out of state car ticketed for having temporary tag and no registration in spite of producing bill of sale. Registration had not yet been sent.
* Trooper with car over double yellow on several occasions.
* Troopers making u-turns in dangersous curves.
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Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Queen City, NC
I should meander ito the area around 12:30 or 1 pm - where should I look for everyone?
PS - does anyone know much about the other roads in the area - http://www.tailofthedragon.com/other_rides.html
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PS - does anyone know much about the other roads in the area - http://www.tailofthedragon.com/other_rides.html
l
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 74,594
Likes: 7
From: Pensacola
Well, I'm here... No fuzz yesterday. It was late, as in dark, when I rolled up 129.
I'll be headed out for a morning run now that the sun is up. Will report back later.
Isn't it supposed to be cooler in the hills? It's darn hot...
See yall on Friday
I'll be headed out for a morning run now that the sun is up. Will report back later.
Isn't it supposed to be cooler in the hills? It's darn hot...
See yall on Friday
