Coming back down the dragon, going slow taking my time heading back home. Then I almost meet this guy !.
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@MotoPappy6 жыл бұрын
That guy is an accident waiting to happen. He represents one of my worst fears on roads like the Dragon. And it’s not like he accidentally went over the line. He kept doing it. Luck and stupidity are not a good match. Stupidly always wins out in the end. At least, nobody got hurt THIS TIME. Thanks for sharing the video. Definitely a good lesson for how not to ride the Dragon.
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
motopappy : I was upset at first, then I was in awe of the stupidity, like you said he just did it over and over again. Thank you
@bill45colt Жыл бұрын
hold on now,,,,,,you realize,,,painted lines are the same as traffic signals speed limits and stop signs,,,,they are only suggestions,,,,they are there to give you a well researched hint,,,,however its up to you to decide what your heart wants;;;; now, having said this,,,,,those suggestions do have consequences,,,you may fall and skin your paint,,,or kill your passenger, or yourself,, or others,,,or meet the undercarriage of a peterbilt and then the differential,,,you may wind up in court or jail or be sued for all you are worth and all you can earn in the future,, or you may just sail off into the wild blue off a canyon and meet your maker,,,,,your choice,,,,be safe, dont ride over your head. if you do get the itch,,,at least call a photographer so he can record your ignorance, and make money on your demise,,,thank you,,
@mrvwbug44236 жыл бұрын
Best part is, you barely had to put any effort into keeping up with him. That squid is not only a danger, he's also slow as shit.
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
mrvwbug44 : 100%
@riorica14 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing....
@benbowers88274 жыл бұрын
Sounds like he’s on an XR200
@jamesspencer4064 жыл бұрын
Sad part is he thinks he's good.He will never learn cause he knows it all now
@MrHarleyoldfart4 жыл бұрын
mr vw. That's basically what i was going to say, Jester doesn't seem to put any effort into keeping up with the moron, so i agree with you.
@searchofseven8 жыл бұрын
Wow. That guy won't last long, and will likely take someone out with him...
@tomfox98805 жыл бұрын
Hopefully he hits an eighteen wheeler and not another bike
@codemonkeybrains7 жыл бұрын
The irony is that he kept crossing the line because he was leaning too much and going too slow. I guess he's a moto racer in his dreams. But not in reality.
@connorbeckmann29816 жыл бұрын
They guy isnt even getting low enough to have his knees out 😂
@dreamsofturtles18287 жыл бұрын
Its ok to be a bad rider. Everyone starts out as a bad rider. Whats important is to not think you are a good rider until you really are. This guy didn't get the memo.
@bill45colt Жыл бұрын
you cant read his mind,,,,,,,he didnt fall down,,,,unlike many who we see here
@isaac-shapiro7 жыл бұрын
this is hilarious, you are keeping the revs down and putting along while he is leaning into the corners and trying to drag his knee and be all racy lmao... and you keep up with him just fine without working hard
@4Gachet19607 жыл бұрын
Isaac Shapiro : plenty of places to put a knee down, just not every little curve in the road.its people like him you have to watch out for when you ride, hopefully in front of you and not behind you.
@robbyking87566 жыл бұрын
Isaac Shapiro idiots go to the tail just to do that shit it's stupid they like to knee drag and I've seen a lot of them go down on the tail, the only place you need to knee drag is on the track at track speeds he wasn't really going that fast just riding like shit he's probably some newby on a 250cc bike since the follower had such an easy time keeping up at low revs
@dgibelli Жыл бұрын
@@4Gachet1960 or going the other way
@zachredner8 Жыл бұрын
That's the difference between "Experience" and "Idiocy!"
@davidgrason1616 жыл бұрын
I give you credit for one thing... You're single cylinder "enduro" bike did a damn good job hanging with him up until he made that very illegal pass on the Lincoln. I've been on the "Dragon" many times and I can tell you from experience that it is a great equalizer. I have "chased" many very very fast sport bikes and hung right there with them until the end when the road straightens out ... in my Volvo.
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
Some can ride, some can not, he can’t. thank you
@motodork4 жыл бұрын
David Grason +1 for Volvo
@samj11852 жыл бұрын
cars have far more cornering traction anyway.
@bill45colt Жыл бұрын
@@4Gachet1960 he didnt fall down
@4Gachet1960 Жыл бұрын
@@bill45colt nope made it to the end
@helloman19765 жыл бұрын
He's obviously a new rider and anytime you go out on a road like this you have to watch out for those types more than anyone else.
@buzz-lh6rc6 жыл бұрын
I have been lucky so far knock on wood, several trips to the Dragon and never had someone in my lane coming around a corner like that. It’s funny how he was leaning off like he was at the track and it sounds like you were just out having a relaxing ride and caught right up to him...
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
buzz1560 : Just a complete AssHat ! Had no idea I was behind him, to busy being a racer 🙄
@ellobo13262 жыл бұрын
I recently rode the dragon on my Goldwing. For the first (and last) time. Too many fools on it ! You can be riding responsibly and doing everything right and have your life taken by some moron that thinks this road is his/her personal racetrack.
@ryanmalone26812 жыл бұрын
Many other roads around there that are great and empty.
@ryanmalone26812 жыл бұрын
@@XH1927 You’re one of those morons that cross the center line and have never ridden on an actual track. Complete poser moron.
@billwalker4158 Жыл бұрын
I just did the same last weekend on my new used wing and will never go back the skyway on the other hand was a great ride
@deckgun31 Жыл бұрын
@@ryanmalone2681 Do you have any suggestions for other ride locations on the east coast (I’m not interested in risking our lives just because some idiot thinks they are a MC superstar)?
@ryanmalone2681 Жыл бұрын
@@deckgun31 In that general area there is plenty: Dahlonega to Suches, all the roads around Blood Mountain, the rest of Route 129 (tail of the Dragon is part of it), Cherohala Skyway, Blue Ridge Parkway (speed limits are low compared to TOTD), Rt 321 through the Smoky’s (bush in peak seasons, but twisty and beautiful), Rt 28 through Cowee, The Snake, and so many more. That’s enough to get you started without ever hitting the TOTD.
@MrCaptainCrazy7 жыл бұрын
I rode it this weekend for the first time. Had a great time!
@samj11852 жыл бұрын
I keep seeing reasons to never ride the dragon. Just too many idiots. I do like however how you were basically making a sandwich and taking it very easy yet he was obviously riding beyond his limit.
@4Gachet19602 жыл бұрын
Thank you, be surprise what people think they see.
@fordguy87927 жыл бұрын
Riders like that are all over. The most you can do is hope one doesn't connect with you. That close call when he crossed over the line was pucker factor 10, but I would advise that you not chase someone like that. That kind of numbskull will either take it as a challenge and ride more recklessly to "beat" you (and you don't want to be caught up in litigation as a participant in an illegal race should he wipe out and injure someone), think you are following to harass and ride recklessly to get away from you, or think you are following to harass and ride recklessly to put space between other traffic and the two of you before pulling over and turning violent. Neither outcome is a good one, neither outcome will undo the close shave, and he will not learn a lesson until he brings the consequences upon himself. You have a record of his dangerous close call and you caught his plate. That's when you back off and give law enforcement a call. Trying to "teach this dumb kid a lesson" via ass-kicking - as one brilliant commenter hoped - will not only NOT teach him a lesson, but physical assault carries a far stiffer penalty than reckless riding. He gets a ticket, you go to jail. No winners, there.
@illsuspect6 жыл бұрын
What a TOOL! I wish you had a good visual of his plate. ✊👊
@CubanRider6 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for an ass chewing at the end, it would had been totally deserving.
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
it did no good to talk to a person like him
@quick652 жыл бұрын
After about a half a dozen times riding the Dragon myself, with too many experiences just like this one, I now avoid it and don't recommend it to anyone. It draws too many people who want to prove something or challenge themself beyond their limits. If you do want to go I suggest you stay away from the weekends and schedule it for very very early in the morning.
@4Gachet19602 жыл бұрын
100% correct
@norseman50416 жыл бұрын
lets face it, we have all made a mistake and crossed the line once or twice. But this dude has absolutely no clue and is a danger to everyone.
@davideudy73925 жыл бұрын
L
@yashthao3 жыл бұрын
Pretty brave cutting the car at the end into that blind right hander. I mean, he's better than all of us in that sense lol.
@4Gachet19603 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure it’s not bravery, pretty sure there’s no signals coming from his brain ;)
@derherr65 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a first year rider in a hurry to get to the scene of the fatality so he can become the next statistic. That's not an award you want. Take another MSF course, listen this time, and save racing for a track day.
@4Gachet1960 Жыл бұрын
Well said
@MOTOBLADE7 жыл бұрын
Hope you were able to get a plate number! That guy was nuts!
@cubfn81814 жыл бұрын
This is why I don't even go on the Dragon anymore. Too many idiots on crotch rockets thinking it's a damn race track. Really takes the fun out of it. Slow down and enjoy the ride!
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
Doug Cook : Ride within your limits
@davideudy73925 жыл бұрын
That fool had to have an angel riding on his shoulder that's the reason I don't like to drive the dragon anymore
@4Gachet19605 жыл бұрын
David Eudy : Just have to be careful and watch out for the dumb asses
@to-yg1tx7 жыл бұрын
Glad he didn't hurt anybody. Dude was really close to clipping you when he came over the line, it's a shame you didn't catch him and tell him how stupid he is.
@4Gachet19607 жыл бұрын
Fred Freddy : l just hope no one else is involved.
@cragre287 жыл бұрын
You were riding at like 25% effort and keeping up easily with douchebag riding as hard as he could. He's going to kill some poor guy riding down minding their own business.
@4Gachet19607 жыл бұрын
cragre28 : yep your right, he's lucky he didn't kill me, himself or someone else
@addicted2baseballrgd217 жыл бұрын
Was he on a sport bike? Damn, couldn't even out run a dual sport. He doesn't belong on the mountain. Yes, I'm one of those guys who say you need a certain level of experience to do canyon riding.
@riorica14 жыл бұрын
@@addicted2baseballrgd21 those supermoto guys up there on 129 are stupid fast lol.
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
Sam Dye : I’m riding a 05 KTM SMC625, I now have a 2019 KTM SMC 690r, I’m not fast in the least, not as fast as some, faster than a lot . There’s some super fast riders up our way, on everything from a gold wing, supermoto, dual sports, sidecars, oh yeah one or two quick Harley riders. It’s a great road to experience, just ride within you limits, because you have to watch out for the ones who don’t know how to ride within their limits. Thank you
@sierrafoxtrotgolf36386 жыл бұрын
I don't want to see anyone hurt, but if guys like that wreck their bikes, I'm fine with that!
@johncheney30082 жыл бұрын
As long as it's just himself
@samj11852 жыл бұрын
I can still feel the immediate terror of rounding a turn on the Blue Ridge several years ago to see a moron on a Busa 3 feet over the line and coming right at me. Idiots on bikes are just too common.
@ed-ku4kz6 жыл бұрын
Everyone starts at some point as new rider, but you need to know the basic rules 1st. Never cross your line ever,you are putting your life and most important another person life in risk focus on the road . 2nd respect your engine it doesn't matter how big your engine is 125cc to 1300cc . 3rd do not try to push your limits way over to your riding skills. Learn and practice before you over push your limits 4th respect the other riders space . Follow these rules and you will not have a Fked up day. Always ride safe and enjoy your day !!!!
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
100% correct thank you
@MrLeadbelly19662 жыл бұрын
I see a Darwin Award in someone's near future! That U-turn was a little risky, otherwise, great job!!!
@Randystueber Жыл бұрын
yea I don't care if someone wants to do stupid things that get themselves killed but he is going to take out someone else.
@stephtraveler7378 Жыл бұрын
DO NOT GO THERE IN THE SUMMER. Its a circus and is dangerous. Wait until that crappy resort on the southern end closes for the season. Then you can go there an enjoy a great Fall ride without as many yahoos on the road.
@SolitaryBro7 жыл бұрын
This bike sounds great!
@seanharris64276 жыл бұрын
The guy in front should have put milk on his cornflakes instead of vodka!
@bjornsama96495 жыл бұрын
And bikers get mad when they almost smash into our cars. Just bc your bike is still in your lane, doesn't mean you body is. Leaning like that gets you killed.
@4Gachet19605 жыл бұрын
would do no good to reply
@babiesmakinbabies7 жыл бұрын
he's not even going that fast and he's all over the road.
@SR71BBFLYER6 жыл бұрын
Until he learns to take a corner......that guy should be restricted to 250cc’s. 😑
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
Maybe a minibike
@SR71BBFLYER6 жыл бұрын
Glad you weren’t hurt as a result of his lack of ability to stay in his lane!
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
SR71BBFLYER : me too.
@majorpayne40986 жыл бұрын
I was thinking a vespa would be better for that asshat
@Vulcan_Tech6 жыл бұрын
That guys should go back on a 50cc scooter.
@joetallon49683 жыл бұрын
I’m guessing this is why the last time I was there, North Carolina and Tennessee cops were everywhere.
@4Gachet19603 жыл бұрын
It’s practically an every day thing. Thank you
@ehmiller615 жыл бұрын
These guys are totally idiots. I've ridden the dragon multiple times and just about every time you see someone riding like this. He's a danger to all of us.
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
I have meet a couple of riders like him. thank you
@johnconner89746 жыл бұрын
Empty parking lots with a couple of cones goes along way
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
John Conner : not sure he would get the idea.
@stgeorge69477 жыл бұрын
I'ts clearly yammie noob I recognise the riding skills
@danielfeldstein59356 жыл бұрын
Those solid lines in the center of the road?? Just optional!
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
Daniel Feldstein : To a lot of people, or just don’t know any better.
@olddudeonaducati31533 жыл бұрын
He was riding with his ego..because skills are yet to be acquired...
@4Gachet19603 жыл бұрын
You meet quite a few people, who think they can ride. I never clam to be a good rider, just have 50 years of practice, still practicing 😆
@Jerzadelphia6 жыл бұрын
Natural selection
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
Jerzadelphia : only if no one else is involved
@wholelottamiata6976 Жыл бұрын
All the body positioning, none of the lean angle 😂
@4Gachet1960 Жыл бұрын
Learning just in the wrong place to do it
@yodo64142 жыл бұрын
Yes, that guy is what gives Bikers a bad reputation. And why insurance is so high
@phatrides2220007 жыл бұрын
he wont last very long. Doesn't know the basics and is trying to ride way too aggressive.
@TheCdubbleyoo2 жыл бұрын
I've only been to the Dragon once, and there was someone on an Aprilia who just couldn't wait to pass me and the bike I was behind, and never alerted that they were there (in which case, maybe traffic would have moved off for them. The double crosses just...I don't know. Somebody ought to just hang out on the side and ding tennis balls off the helmets of people who pull this stuff. GO TO TRACK.
@kitzmawniuh26402 жыл бұрын
Me for safety ride with 'L' infront of a visor🤭😂😂😂
@CH1NOFi7 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the other noob that pulled over was with him or trying to race. Dumbass was scared to death trying to get away from almost clipping you. The Dragon is my Mecca. I always complete the blueridge pkwy and ride the Dragon every year. Ride Safe Dude.
@4Gachet19607 жыл бұрын
ChinoMoto : I try to pretend I'm invisible, just watch out for every one on the road. Ride safe.
@littlet-rex88395 жыл бұрын
We were on the dragon back in August, every time we rode it someone crossed the line on us, that's on weekdays,,,, I won't be riding it on a weekend
@4Gachet19605 жыл бұрын
Little T-rex Definitely need to pay attention and be careful when you’re riding the Dragon
@rickster2929 Жыл бұрын
Rode it just a few weeks ago. Been on it a dozen times or so seen plenty of people down and 2 ambulances doing a pick up. This last time I had a dude on a full dress HD come around the corner in my lane. I avoided hitting him and I ride Victory Magnum which is a big machine itself. Had my girlfriend on the back also. I believe our next ride will be too the Back of the Dragon in Virginia. Idiots like this Dbag are the reason I'm done with it. ✌️
@4Gachet1960 Жыл бұрын
Almost got taken out yesterday by a can in my lane in a curve. The road is not dangerous it’s the people who have no respect for others. Some drive as if it’s a closed road and they are the only ones there. It’s to bad because it is one of my favorite road to ride also lots of places to stop and hang out if you know what to look for. Thank you and be safe
@spanky5226 жыл бұрын
That bike sounds like my old mini bike I had when I was first starting out.
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
Painter D : might sound like it, it’s not 😉
@BertSimsen Жыл бұрын
I think I could pass that guy... On my bicycle.
@4Gachet1960 Жыл бұрын
🤣
@kman-mi7su2 жыл бұрын
I've not ridden the dragon, I was thinking about doing it as its only 3 hrs. ride from me. When I see stuff like that, I think maybe I shouldn't.
@gavindinsmore34326 жыл бұрын
i have no words
@iwilrage4 жыл бұрын
I always worry about idiots crossing the line
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
Edward mac : You see quite a few up here
@sciencemilitia18536 жыл бұрын
Supermoto bike put-putting along is way faster
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
Science Militia1 : Absolutely
@davidtycker Жыл бұрын
So is the dragon for sight seeing or pretending you are fast and furious? They need to set aside given days a year for the flat track wannabees.
@4Gachet1960 Жыл бұрын
Well people come from all over the world actually to ride the dragon which means all types of people and all types of riders unfortunately
@zachredner8 Жыл бұрын
They need to have the Police patrolling the Dragon and arresting people and confiscating their motorcycles who drive like that brainless moron!
@swatson00615 жыл бұрын
When we got to the bottom, I would have definitely told that guy he didnt know shit about riding.
@4Gachet19605 жыл бұрын
swatson0061 : We had a discussion, it did absolutely nothing to talk to him.
@MisterMitchMM7 жыл бұрын
My bad, sorry. I've improved since this guy filmed my ass.
@4Gachet19607 жыл бұрын
mr10man69 : I doubt it.
@matthurley9212 жыл бұрын
Sometimes,video should be enough for a ticket..
@11ATW6 жыл бұрын
So you cut an illegal you turn and drive just as bad to try to catch up to him passing people and crossing the double yellow line numerous times yourself?
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
Aaron Wehrle : Does it sound as if I’m having a hard time keeping up with him ? No, yes I did pass, other riders knew I was passing. Don’t judge unless you’re there.
@11ATW6 жыл бұрын
Wicked Jester no you have every reason to be mad but then you turned around and cross the yellow line numerous times passing other Riders just to try to confront him I guess? No you did not have a bit of trouble keeping up with him however you rode just as bad as him trying to catch up to him. That's all I was getting at
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
Aaron Wehrle : You’re right, don’t think I was anywhere as careless as he was. I ride the Dragon every week, the only places to pass safely, are where I passed, double yellow or not. Be safe if you ride the Dragon, it’s the other guy you have to watch for.
@11ATW6 жыл бұрын
Wicked Jester well the way he bout clipped you I dont really blame you for being pissed.
@dominiqueleblanc21937 жыл бұрын
That guy alone, gives vad rep to all bikers!
@TheDeceptikron6 жыл бұрын
Nah, just to SV riders
@sciencemilitia18536 жыл бұрын
*Crotch rocket guys only.
@stevenlee23473 жыл бұрын
That guy is a jerk and a terrible rider but don't all the people you passed while keeping up with him think the same of you (minus the terrible rider part )?
@4Gachet19603 жыл бұрын
I don’t know I guess you’d have to ask them. I didn’t pass like the jack ass did. Guess you had to be there. Thank you
@nuffflavor4 жыл бұрын
He watched to many Need for Speed games.
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
nuffflavor : Sounds about right.
@ryanmalone26812 жыл бұрын
That kind of selfish riding really pisses me off.
@keithmelluso89024 жыл бұрын
His counter balance is so far off. Surprisingly he didn't wipe out earlier.
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
Keith Melluso : Believe it or not, he rode all weekend without crashing, or killing anyone else. As unreal as it may sound, he actually made it three days. Thank you
@keithmelluso89024 жыл бұрын
@@4Gachet1960 That is cool that he made it. I hate to see any fellow biker go down but I hope next time he does not cross the yellow line. Could seriously hurt himself or someone else. Have a blessed day.
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
Keith Melluso : You take care and be safe.
@baddirtbike-7732 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, do you authorize me to use your video in one of my editions? I leave the name and link in the description. Thank you for your attention !
@kenfranck67872 жыл бұрын
Was that a blue light I saw as he passed the car at the end?
@4Gachet19602 жыл бұрын
No, unfortunately
@YYCRCFabricationz2 жыл бұрын
that was way to close for comfort at any speed! He knew y'all were behind him too, he was just to chickens*#t to pull over & admit his mistake
@4Gachet19602 жыл бұрын
Slow was bad enough
@YYCRCFabricationz2 жыл бұрын
@@4Gachet1960 no doubt Brother, I reacted just watching it on video haha. Glad y'all came out of it unscathed! 👍
@4Gachet19602 жыл бұрын
@@YYCRCFabricationz Thank you
@knowbody9679 Жыл бұрын
What are the odds that he has crashed that bike since this video?
@4Gachet1960 Жыл бұрын
I would think so but he may have a angle riding on his shoulder
@shaneneil14437 жыл бұрын
shocking riding
@michaelvance65482 жыл бұрын
Cool chase video. Please stop shaking your head when you disapprove of another rider or driver's actions. You are giving some of us motion sickness and we have to turn you off. Are there motorcycle only days on the dragon? I want to drive this road in my Golf R the next time I am passing through.
@4Gachet19602 жыл бұрын
Nope,no motorcycle days, open to everyone everyday.
@kc5hgv7 жыл бұрын
Wow I seen some stupid video rides on the Dragon. This one is one on my top Dumb Ass rides. He will not live that long doing stupid shit like that. Sonya and I was on vacation going on the Dragon and a Goldwing rider almost kissed my front left finder of my car a few years ago. When we travel in the car we stay on the right side on the white line away from the double yellow line almost in the grass on those blind curves. I ride a Honda Goldwing as well. My channel has a video of that. Great video man a good lesson on how not to ride on US129.
@4Gachet19607 жыл бұрын
Shorty454 : luckily I was going slow and hanging in tight otherwise I think we would hit head on.
@TheKawasakikid15 жыл бұрын
I was hoping he was going to crash so you could tell him while he's down that he should just stay there.
@4Gachet19605 жыл бұрын
TheKawasakikid1 : I did talk to him, he didn’t grasp the situation.
@baltsosser5 жыл бұрын
Crossing the center lines on that road is an asshole thing to do. It puts everyone else at risk instead of just you as a bad rider.
@tooge47 Жыл бұрын
there are TONS of equally beautiful roads to ride in east TN / western NC, SKIP this one
@dabprod Жыл бұрын
Well, did you ever catch him and confront him about it?
@4Gachet1960 Жыл бұрын
Yes, I talked but to no avail Rider spoke no English and really didn’t seem to care.
@dabprod Жыл бұрын
@@4Gachet1960 Sounds about right. From a different culture and just doesn't give a shit. I've been riding since 1958 and this behavior by riders really pisses me off. Dangerous, careless, and makes us all look bad. Glad you didn't get killed in a head-on. Thanks for the update.
@sickunit20965 жыл бұрын
That guy is living in a fantasy. He wont last long. 50 pencing ballbag.
@4Gachet19605 жыл бұрын
He had my attention
@johnmarvray2547 жыл бұрын
Was this taken last year or just posted last year ?
@4Gachet19607 жыл бұрын
John Marvray : taken last year
@rogerbarfell90752 жыл бұрын
Kept up with him on a thumper
@4Gachet19602 жыл бұрын
Yep, easily
@ronepperly75526 жыл бұрын
Why were the "Wings (?) dragging their trailers along? It's only 11 miles. Park the trailers and go ride the Dragon.
@TheMotoKing6 жыл бұрын
You should of stuffed him in the corner dirt bike style. Haha
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
I would have but the drop off is a little Extreme thank you
@comcastjohn7 жыл бұрын
I have wanted to ride the dragon ever since I got my bike 7 years ago. Since i am an experienced rider now, I just never got around too it as it is a little bit away and thing have come up. I want to go in 2017. I live in Ga, so i should be able to. I have been watching videos about the Dragon and am disappointed but not surprised by what I have seen as far as some riders being idiots and endangering others. I ride just to ride and enjoy the scenery. Do you folks think that a week day is better to ride it or is it pretty much the same? My concern is a jackass hitting me from behind or like this poor chap "Wicked Jester" almost getting a head on. Jester, were you able to catch up or get that assholes tag?
@4Gachet19607 жыл бұрын
Definitely ride during the week day, the earlier in the day the better. There is plenty of pull off's to use if someone is behind you , if someone is behind you that means they're probably faster than you. So use the designated pull off's and have a safe trip.
@papablista6277 жыл бұрын
Not too early in the morning lots of dew on the road....but no matter what time just be safe.
@GaryL38036 жыл бұрын
If you had been in a car when that clown crossed over he may have been look for a new bike.
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
GaryL3803 : if he had nine lives.
@Kc2Heatz7 жыл бұрын
oh hell naw now I know not to go there. dude was horrible
@junk-o-logist28867 жыл бұрын
that Kat needs to be throwed under the jail
@dave4347 жыл бұрын
Sooner OR Later It will get him!
@maroshek197 ай бұрын
Was he from Georgia. Man I have a video following some guy, looks like same bike and same attempts to drag knee lol
@4Gachet19607 ай бұрын
No, he was from Miami Florida. He was Cuban.
@maroshek197 ай бұрын
Haha ok, good thing nothing happened.
@4Gachet19607 ай бұрын
@@maroshek19 it was way closer than it appears, I did speak with him or tried he spoke very little English
@maroshek197 ай бұрын
@@4Gachet1960 I crashed there in September... Broke my foot, bike is gone... But life is good 🙃
@4Gachet19607 ай бұрын
@@maroshek19sorry to hear that
@iwilrage4 жыл бұрын
Euro showing how its done..hes not even going fast enough to be riding like that
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
Edward mac : I think he watched to much moto gp
@gliderider70772 жыл бұрын
Lmao you’re just cruising behind this cone who acts like he’s running the TT
@4Gachet19602 жыл бұрын
Just watching the show 😆
@hjarnarolsen48015 жыл бұрын
You don´t ride that kind of road, if you have at least 4cyl....
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
Just got your reply a year later ? I ride a KTM SMC 690 r also it’s a blast. thank you
@kinooohasi4 жыл бұрын
last one is awful. i can't ride there without fright because of these guys.
@4Gachet19604 жыл бұрын
kinooohasi locals are fine, just have to watch out for Joe Blow street racer.
@franktaylor79782 жыл бұрын
What is the tail of the dragon?
@4Gachet19602 жыл бұрын
It’s a stretch of highway, known as Highway 129 in East Tennessee. It’s 11 miles 318 turns it ends in North Carolina at deals gap. This is a short version. Thank you
@Labgorilla Жыл бұрын
Organ donor waiting to happen
@4Gachet1960 Жыл бұрын
Possibility
@barrylipham6 ай бұрын
Most be trying to make a maxwrist video
@4Gachet19606 ай бұрын
Don’t know how you got that idea 💡
@MorganBW536 жыл бұрын
Where was the crash? What did the other rider do wrong? Passing?
@4Gachet19606 жыл бұрын
Benny Morgan : if I have to tell you, what’s the point.
@SaclunchGsus7 жыл бұрын
wow that guy is horrible
@HEKTIC4586 жыл бұрын
Wat too much lane crossing
@markstenson72672 жыл бұрын
Daft thing is he thinks he's a good rider. As they say all the gear and no idea.
@4Gachet19602 жыл бұрын
The next Valentino🤣
@whitemotorbike20117 жыл бұрын
i was wanting to ride that next year. to anyone whose rode it hows the road feel, is it smooth like a highway or different. i've rode on roads that make it feel like i have knobby tires and it looks like asphalt. if it rides like that i don't want to waist the trip.
@4Gachet19607 жыл бұрын
whitemotorbike2011 it's a smooth road, but I guarantee you never ridden on the road like this. It's not just the curves has a lot to do drop offs that make no sense at all. A lot of off camber corners Road may be turning to the list but falling to the right. It's very fine just be careful, and two people get in a crash this past weekend and want to die. Worst of all they were friends.
@to-yg1tx7 жыл бұрын
*One died, they were found over the cliff after 26 hours of laying down there. And yes, the surface is in good shape for the most part and very grippy compared to asphalt in other parts of the country. Take it easy if you're unfamiliar with the road though and try to avoid hitting it on the weekends if you can. Saturday is a circus.
@4Gachet19607 жыл бұрын
802 to 614 I was riding the dragon at the time it happened, rode past at least 4 times no idea they were down there. Sad.