Dragon Events Tail of the Dragon (Highway US129) 318 curves in 11 miles, is America’s number one motorcycle and sports car road.

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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sftechguy,Jan 19 2007, 09:56 AM
I think that MySpace video was of Hellbender (28), and not the Dragon. Note the lack of 90 degree and greater turns as well as the river on the left at just below road level. Wonder if he just didn't know the difference...?
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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West Side Billy. I wanted to use the above clickable smile to respond to your "From Florida response but I'll use the following instead.



I use to run the Dragon twice a year on my HD Ultra Classic, but Thanks to DBR 06 I now run The Dragon four times a year - twice with the M/C and Twice with the S2000 (WTD & DBR).

DBR 06 was my first time with the S2000 and I can actually take the Dragon four times faster with the S2000 than with the Ultra.

With either the M/C or S2000 I do not cross the yellow lines as I know what they represent. I get upset with myself if I even touch them.

The only problem I have with the Dragon is that my arms are sore afterwards.

Yes, I'll be back to the Dragon for WTD 07 and DBR 07 as these events are well organized (Thanks to Airgate and friends) as I have met some real nice people there where we all have something in common - one hell of a car.

Yes, I push myself on the Dragon, with either the M/C or S2000, but I don't push myself beyond my capabilities - the S2000 has much more capabilitiy than I do.

No ego there, I leave that in Florida.

Like I say to M/Cist friends - keep your butt in the seat and your face in the wind.

See you at WTD 07

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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by S2K-Dragon,Jan 19 2007, 05:52 PM
Yes, I push myself on the Dragon, with either the M/C or S2000, but I don't push myself beyond my capabilities - the S2000 has much more capabilitiy than I do.

No ego there, I leave that in Florida.
I think you're in the minority... Honestly, some of the FL drivers I've met were very good and stayed within their limits... others, well, a couple are just plain asshats. Enjoy the road and keep the shiny side up
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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Wow...this one had me gasping a couple of times. Look for the bicyclists and the guy towing the fishing boat:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...deoid=630711952
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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wow guys on bicycles have balls. I'd be afraid to get run over. lol as the motorcylce driver leans into the curve his head crosses the yellow... SMACK a car takes it off goin the other way lol. That would be screwed up..
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by negcamber,Jan 19 2007, 11:26 PM
Wow...this one had me gasping a couple of times. Look for the bicyclists and the guy towing the fishing boat:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...deoid=630711952
That's just plain nuts.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 04:30 AM
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by S|2ocK,Jan 20 2007, 03:12 AM
wow guys on bicycles have balls.
They've got something alright.

You know, I completely understand that they have the right to be on the road. But a fat lotta good your rights do you when you're run over and dead. Just because you have the right to be on the road does not mean you give up the right to use common sense.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by negcamber,Jan 20 2007, 06:42 AM
They've got something alright.

You know, I completely understand that they have the right to be on the road. But a fat lotta good your rights do you when you're run over and dead. Just because you have the right to be on the road does not mean you give up the right to use common sense.
I rode my bike on the foothills and a portion of 129, but there's no way in hell I'd go on the dragon on my bike, especially on a weekend. I have the right, but as you say, rights aren't much value when I'm roadkill, and given how many asshats drive that road oblivious to anything, I'm amazed more don't become roadkill.
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by S2K-Dragon,Jan 19 2007, 08:52 PM
With either the M/C or S2000 I do not cross the yellow lines as I know what they represent. I get upset with myself if I even touch them.
Glad to see you here, Phil. I'm not an Ultra fan, but if I see you out there, I'll definitely give you a wave.

Way too many a$$hats don't understand what the double yellows represent. If I have a perfect, 10/10ths run, I'll touch them every corner yet not cross them. But given the behaviour I've seen lately, I'm not ever going for that run. Ever.
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