“My wife would be scared shitless.” Yeah, the way you keep going over the center line, I don’t blame her.

I have concerns why you are breathing so hard without exertion.

25 seconds in, and I've heard all the heavy breathing I could stand. On to the next video.

The only issue I seen was the driver is watching the road in front of him and not the road ahead, this causes him to be all over the road and constantly correcting himself .(handlebar constantly up and down) look at the road ahead and into the curve and the ride will be smoother and more fun, less nerve-wracking. Take lots of practice and riding.

Click bait. No crash. Just very heavy breathing from a guy who probably needs to spend more time practicing in a parking lot.

Dude, you got some bad habits you need to break

Don't ride that yellow line it would seem at points your bike is leaning across it my friend educate yourself and fellow riders on that it'll save lives up there many bikers get hit with their tires well within the yellow but there head(sport bikes) or mirror left bar across the line(larger bikes). Glad you enjoyed the road have fun.

It's good to ride along with you. I am in my 70's so it has been a while since my hubby & I have been on the Dragon. Enjoy it while you can!

Sound like you going to have a heart attack from all that heavy breathing😂😂

Do you know, how or why a bike turns? Who talked you into those ridiculous handlebars?

I love doing the twistys on my dual sport when not "off road". Thinking of more of a road bike in the future. This shows me the kind of road bike I definitely do not want.

Thanks for the memories. I started going to the dragon every year about 20 years ago. It was nice to see someone ride through there like a sane person. That road can really tire rider out and you did very well maintaining your lane and staying out of trouble.👍 Most riders stop and turn around at that last lookout. They dont ride the most challenging part which is the downhill run just past the lookout down to the lake. I preferr to ride it the other way (uphill) myself. You took the harder way. What a terrific day you had for this ride. Thx for sharing it with us. Ride safe.😎🇨🇦

Just for the record, I'm happy you didn't crash. That said, there was no crash or any visible signs of a crash anywhere in this footage. Here on youtube we call that "clickbait" and I don't sub or continue to watch videos from people who use this tactic.

Im from N Al. and considering the way to many run the dragon Id focus more staying in the middle of my lane and be prepared to give up a big chunk of that quick instead of straighting out the curves. Just a friendly point. We ride roads alot like this daily not to mention animals , unkept ditches which includes large trees left to grow in the ditches not to mention grass in the road left there by the road dept, pot holes of all dimensions and no lines on the roads alot of the times.

really need to learn how not to ride the yellow lines on left curves.

And right after that, the oncoming car probably didn’t appreciate that you were aimed to cross over the double yellow line.

I was overwhelmed by how slowly you were riding the Tail, until I remembered the incredible handicap you were riding. I probably wouldn't have gone much faster on that hog. And then I remembered how much fun and how challenging it was to take a twisty road slowly in my 88 Dodge Caravan (short wheelbase, of course). The title qualifies for click bait, but you were already stressed out just getting that albatross to go around one corner, let alone 318! So that on coming sport bike "a mile away" felt like a near miss. Keep the rubber side down brother and don't never have to "put'er down."

Thanks for sharing , looks like a nice comfortable ride with a nice scenery. Seems you don't need to shift or brake that much at this pace.

Ron, as you could tell riding the Dragon tail isn't for the faint of heart lol between the ride and some of those that ride it thinking they are invincible. I took a tumble my first time and i had been riding 25 years (Yes i am on the tree of shame lol).. I've rode it 2 times since. Awesome pov footage. Stay safe !! 🙏✌️🌹

Thanks for the ride can't wait to ride it

That was no where near an accident on the tail.

Breathing like me and I've had 6 heartattacks

I took my Street Glide through there in 2010. I’ll bet we saw at least 10 squad cars nestled in every nook and cranny. Didn’t dare go ripping through any part of it, but it was still a blast.

Thanks for the ride!

I have rode it when I was 70 years old.

Stay in lower gears 2nd and 3rd keep RPMs up for more control

Ever heard of counter steering?I ain't being sarcastic, but I don't steer like that while on road in curves unless on trike. Your lucky

Get on bike from wrong side ….

You are riding very close to double yellow line and inconsistent of speed and leaning where this type of riding can cause a self accident. Hope you are ok. We all need to have more practice on the slow riding skills and to handle the dragon road will be much relax and easier. Just ride safe.

fantastic... thank u for the response. rubber side down bro & b safe

Hi Ron. I really enjoyed watching this video. At first, I thought you were going to be the one in the crash. So thankful that you weren't. It does my heart good to know that there is another Harley Rider out there that actually obeys the speed limit and enjoys the ride the way it should be enjoyed. I personally will never ride the Dragon, or any other stretch of road where bikers think it's a closed track for their personal time trials. Ignore all the comments about how slow you are. Those of us who enjoy riding, and want to continue doing it for many years to come, realize that those speed limits were written in blood. The risk of having an idiot with no sense of self preservation, race up behind us and smash into us, or get hit head-on because they overshot a curve, just because we're being safe and acting like we have a brain isn't worth the risk to me. If you want some really great twisty road riding, go up to Virginia and West Virginia. You'll meet the occasional idiot, but nowhere close to the number you'll meet on any of the popular twisties. Good luck and ride safe brother! Lone Wolf Bill

Wow Bro! Your breathing sounds very serious are you sure to be up for a ride? Be safe and Blessed and enjoy, be Careful

Stay off the yellow line next time

hey Ron, my husband & I are considering going to ride the dragon ourselves... have they stopped allowing 18 wheel rigs on it?

I forgot to say we rode back in the day before the North Carolina side was paved.

Ron my first time riding the dragon was in 94 and met a Semi coming towards me his trailer was on my side knocking off rocks off the bank & His Big Truck was knocking down a gaurd rail luckey for me i was not going that fast got around stop at the lookout pullover sign my name on that stone wall waste 30mins ot time caught that same semi at the store ! Old man name Mr.Pete i recall told me theres always one in a crowd coming back by this way , Really that Big Semi, no he said ,you done lost your shocks on that motorcycle ,try the Dragon on a Hardtail frame my friend YOUR TAIL WILL BE DRAGIN !

If you have trouble with the tail of the dragon, don't go near the back of the dragon.

Why does everyone think this is a road race track

I GOTTA GET DOWN THERE ONE DAY , PICKED MY BESTFRIENDS BIKE UP IN GREENVILLE SC , 80 DEGREES IN DEC. AWESOME ! I WANNA MOVE THERE ONE DAY GET THE HELL OUTTA LONG ISLAND & MOVE TO AMERICA !

Now ride hwy 64 from Franklin to Rosman, then take hwy 215 up to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Serious twisties there also.

Never seen anybody get on the bike from the brake side...I’m already worried for this dude

First off whom gets on a motorcycle that way good way to lose control before having control just saying

You need to learn how to maintain a line and stay in your own lane before you ride the dragon again

Looks like it would wear me out constantly turning and downshifting...

Riding it on a lawn tractor would be more exciting

It makes it extra hard with the sun shining through the trees kind of like a strobe light.they call the rice rocket riders organ doners.

My wife and I conquered the dragon in our Toyota sienna we did about 45 miles an hour all the way down it was beautiful too they were people in Porsche Boxster’s spiders and I guess was the M8 BMW sports cars flying past us it was pretty cool

Now imagine that bike was an 18 wheeler. That was my last experience there. Yea there is signs, but evidently big trucks dont read them.

Why the misleading title? It's a cool video but change the title.

If that guy was an a**, what are you at 8:48, 9:01, 9:12, 9:35, 10:19, 10:49, 17:52, 18:05, 20:19? Not to mention the leaning over the center line. Cops will fine you for that lean-over on the Dragon. Right hander are totally off the apexes. Heavy nervous breathing the first 11 minutes, then slowed down wrestling that heavy cruiser. I have ridden the Dragon many times and Harleys are a dangerous and awkward ride there. I’m almost 70 & been riding since I was ten. Try riding an R1 like mine on the Dragon if you want a real thrill. Glad you made it. Put the sticker on your fender.

20:55 from State line to Bridge Pull off. Not to be snotty, but you are easily about the fastest Harley guy on the Dragon. Your bike sure sounds nice, is it as quiet as your video implies?

I swear I was sitting in the passenger side of a tractor trailer watching all the gauge on the dashboard. This is no fun. Try riding the dragon on a sports bike.

Cardio man! CARDIO!!!

You should buy a separate GPS and keep your phone on your body incase you have a wreck, you wreck and that phone will go flying. If you get separated from your bike, the phone being on your person will allow you to call for help/send texts.

Went this spring it was miserable had 5 crashes in 8 miles we spun around

U look and sound right a weekend warrior

Dude your going from the double line to the white line and u accelerate when u get to a little straight away.

My neck-o-the-woods!

Chicken strips for days

The Dragon is a great ride...just watch out for the idiots!

I see your not a seasoned rider, better not ride the Needles highway I dont think you're gonna make it without hurting yourself or someone else.

Maybe ride a bicycle instead to get in better shape?

What's with the "click bait" title?

NEVER get behind a Harley/group of Harleys on the Dragon. It will make for a miserable experience for you. They creep along at 12 mph and damn near stop in every corner. I ride it regularly so I know from experience.

Your continuous shifting gears is entirely unnecessary

Watch out for the bikers. They don't know what a double yellow is...

Man u need to go get a physical before going on a motorcycle trip.

"Deals Gap, SC." 🤣🤣 Somebody call the nursing home. Grandpa stole a motorcycle and doesn't know where he is!

Jesus, are you on Mars?

Between the Handlebars up so high to going so damn slow, I would be freakin miserable on this bike!

FIRST ! WTF RON !

Have you heard of the snake on 421 shady valley? It's better than the dragon. I've ridden both of them

I rode this in 2020 on my (then) new Road Glide. The ads all say, "318 curves in 11 miles." Being a nerd, I tried to count them in your video here. Even being very VERY generous as to what constitutes a curve, I only got to 224. That's even counting things like entering a shallow curve (1), it gets a bit sharper (2), and sharper still (3). Now I know there's nowhere near 318 curves. (If you count each and every time the radius changes slightly, maybe.) Oh well, it was a fun ride! Thanks.

I've ridden this track several times. I've also ridden the back roads of northern Thailand. This is twisties 101 compared to the intensity of the Golden Triangle of Thailand, Mianmar and Laos and doing it all day long.

It is not hard unless you press the speed limit.

I did the Dragon once. I expected an exhilarating sportbike ride but with all the Harleys dragging their floorboards it was just a 25mph spark parade. If you want to ride it fast don't go on a Friday.

Ron, You were talking about how HOT it was as you put on your leather gloves! You guys are so funny

Bruh

Why are you panting? That's not a good state to start a testing ride.

You Crash I missed it somehow hopefully it wasn't Bad & uR Ok ....but please post what Min it accrued on the video not that I wont to really see ur misfortune... but Ive yet but will Ride the dragon & wont to know all i can before making this adventure ..Thanks

OMG sounds like you dying.

You really were being a slug though

Nope, I would never ride it for one reason, Too many other stupid people on it!

good ride

wish I had those 24 min back. boring

I DONT LIKE THE TITLE , EVERYTHING OK ?

Nice ride! Very little traffic. Idiot passing on solid line, people like that make it a dangerous road.

there was no crash… why title it so? Misleading will not watch you again.

Nice safe ride. Problem are the idiots and cars that want set a record. I don't mind them killing themselves but not other.

Why do people always lie in their video titles? Do you want views that badly?

Wow. I have real concerns for your safely given your riding style. You spend too much time on the centreline, even crossing it way too often on the left hand curves. Your cornering is anything but smooth, and your having to change down too often as you're riding so slow. Really poor riding.

The “dragon” is a little training run for many many better, twistier, more challenging runs out in the western states. It wouldn’t be in the top five rides in any state out west. Pffffft. And you are going a moderate speed at most.

clickbait

This is the way to make a motorcycle video.....NO TINKERS DAM. ...MUSIC !!! Just sound of motorcycle and a little bit of commentary nos and then !!

The most boring video I stumbled upon

Nice scenery boring rider

Well this was useless.

CLICK BAIT!

Does not how to ride

I WAS ALMOST KILLED BY A SPORTBIKE THE OTHER NIGHT ! HIM & A BEEMMER WENT BY AT AROUND 120 -140 RIGHT AFTER I CHANGED LANES , PEOPLE GOTTA CHILL THE FUCK OUT!!! BEAUTIFUL RIDE ON THE GLIDE INTERRUPTED BY DOUSCHBAGS !