Tail of the Dragon - Is it overrated!?

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Two Wheels Big Life

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We travel from Nashville to our 1st ever designated motorcycle campground. Once the tent's up it's time to get the trailer into the Bushtec factory for some much-needed new tires.
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@stevenbuis4490
@stevenbuis4490 3 жыл бұрын
20 years ago I told my wife to scatter my ashes on the Cherola. She can’t wait!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, that's not nice!!! 😍 But I like the idea of the scattering of ashes on a good road.
@richardmourdock2719
@richardmourdock2719 3 жыл бұрын
I needed a chuckle this morning.. thank you.
@johnthomas2485
@johnthomas2485 3 жыл бұрын
Haha
@vernonjones4662
@vernonjones4662 3 жыл бұрын
I want to say I really appreciate the way that you both respect and show love 💘 towards each other.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vernon we appreciate the kind words.
@gfinklea
@gfinklea 3 жыл бұрын
I rode the tail 3 years ago with a group of 7 when I was 72 and plan to ride again Oct. 2021. Love your videos.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Cheers.
@roadglide
@roadglide 3 жыл бұрын
That’s inspiring. Ride safe and ride often. Peace.
@bobberguy1
@bobberguy1 3 жыл бұрын
The Dragon receives all the hype but the Blue Ridge Parkway is a much more scenic ride.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of roads in that area. too much for this one video. we ride other over the next weeks.
@davidroberts5577
@davidroberts5577 3 жыл бұрын
Never done the Dragon, But have been on the Blue Ridge...One beautiful stretch of highway ✔️
@ronfriedman8740
@ronfriedman8740 3 жыл бұрын
...with a speed limit no faster than 45mph, it can get boring if caught in traffic behind cagers, but yeah the BRP provides spectacular vistas on its overlooks. We stayed at Peaks of Otter for a couple of nights and explored the area. One
@Motoramblings
@Motoramblings 3 жыл бұрын
I live near Asheville, I get to ride these roads often. You're absolutely right, the BRP is incredibly scenic! The Dragon is an entirely different animal! (See what I did there?😅) I love riding each of them, but I ride completely different on each of them. Stay well folks!
@victorlaszlo1419
@victorlaszlo1419 3 жыл бұрын
Shhhh
@Bikergramp57
@Bikergramp57 2 жыл бұрын
You two are sooo blessed. I'm sure you worked hard to get to where you are to be able to do that do that but to be able to travel together in such a way warms my heart and finds me envious. My wife hates bikes and has never ridden with me. I am also a pilot and flew for 30 years and had my own airplane and she never flew in that even once. I love her don't get me wrong I just really really love to watch you guys and live vicariously through you.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@eugeniustheodidactus8890
@eugeniustheodidactus8890 3 жыл бұрын
I am a retired _re-entry rider,_ and this video is a great inspiration! _Especially since I live 4 hours from Deals Gap and 90 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway._ Love to see people riding responsibly.
@xtphreak
@xtphreak Жыл бұрын
Thanks for calling it Deals Gap!! I first rode it in 1976 on my brand new Yamaha XT500C. Rode from Wilmington, NC (about 425 miles) to camp there at the Esso station & motel ( now the TOTG Resort). Back then it was a 55mph speed limit! And little to no traffic, but occasional semi's!! My every summer ride was Wilmington NC to Asheville to Deals Gap to Cherokee up the Blue Ridge Parkway to Front Royal VA, camping the whole way. On a 500cc SINGLE cylinder 4-stroke Enduro (trail bike). Ride whatcha got!!! Now I've got a 2014 Tiger 800XC, a 1999 Tiger 885i (118,000 miles motor never rebuilt) and A 1995 Yamaha XT600E.
@rossbrooks2208
@rossbrooks2208 3 жыл бұрын
We make pilgrimage every year from Ontario Canada to ride the Tail of the Dragon. Its great but there's better all through those mountains. On our way home we ride the Blue Ridge Parkway from beginning to end going north. We can't get enough of those views !!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, there's so many great roads - each one different and unique in their own way and that can satisfy just about everyone's riding style. That's what's so fun about the area. If you get on a road that doesn't do it for you, then you can just take a left or right turn and try out another one.
@grandpa7278
@grandpa7278 2 жыл бұрын
I'm envious, the relationship of mate's, husband wife who share interests, a rare pleasure indeed.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын
She a keeper. I call Chris my Unicorn 🦄 there isn’t another one like her❤️❤️
@johnasbury9915
@johnasbury9915 3 жыл бұрын
When I lived in Maryville during grad school, I used to go ride the Dragon during the rain. It was almost always deserted and you could get a good mental “map” of the road as you were scootin along. There are so many good raids in this area. Been here 27 years and Never get tired of our roads and sights.
@billherman7294
@billherman7294 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are so genuine and truly have the adventure spirit, good on ya.
@mr.mikeyg.5282
@mr.mikeyg.5282 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a must do but I prefer The Back of the Dragon from Marion to Tazewell. Over 30 miles and less traffic.
@jimanders9971
@jimanders9971 3 жыл бұрын
How about the Devils Highway in Arizona? About 90 miles and several thousand feet elevation change and and almost zero traffic.
@tomjones2121
@tomjones2121 3 жыл бұрын
Tazewell ? holly crap, there's a name you don't here every day , LOL , My mother in law was born there , hate's the place , only been back once in past 50 years ...
@Chillybee62
@Chillybee62 3 жыл бұрын
I took it from Tazewell to Marion in September on my 2018 Goldwing Tour and I was amazed at how well paved the road was. It reminded me of riding my Yamaha FJ1100 through southwest Virginia back during grad school when we used to scrape our pegs....I long time ago.
@jimanders9971
@jimanders9971 3 жыл бұрын
@@tomjones2121 who is Holly?
@tomjones2121
@tomjones2121 3 жыл бұрын
@@jimanders9971 typo , Holy , jeez , I think a smart person would have figured it out , but thanks for the spell check
@michaelsweeney6596
@michaelsweeney6596 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for the campground and the patch guy and the tip about the time to ride 👍 more like this
@anthonyball8817
@anthonyball8817 3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I were glad to finally meet both you at the Killboy store. we love your adventures been following your adventures for a long time safe travels
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. It was great to meet you guys.
@randyhickman604
@randyhickman604 3 жыл бұрын
I like the dragon but prefer the Cherohala skyway, blu ridge parkway, moonshiner 28, but there are a lot of great roads in that area and near Asheville
@claymu6707
@claymu6707 3 жыл бұрын
i like the rattler
@richardschaffling9882
@richardschaffling9882 3 жыл бұрын
You are right but I hate going anywhere near Asheville the roads and the road signs are terrible
@brianparker866
@brianparker866 3 жыл бұрын
I am older the reason I rode it was for the views. It was beautiful. I like the Cherahala much better.
@richardschaffling9882
@richardschaffling9882 3 жыл бұрын
@@brianparker866 I agree Cherohala is a fantastic ride with great lookouts
@foreverendeavors6210
@foreverendeavors6210 3 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@jamesoneal4980
@jamesoneal4980 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video, You and your wife seem like happy and amazing people. Hope to see you two out on the road some time.
@jameslovelace8958
@jameslovelace8958 2 жыл бұрын
As for your BushTech trailer, I have a 1991 model that I still pull every season behind my trike now. Love the room that thing has when the wife wants to take the house along on a trip.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын
Those Bushtec are awesome trailers.
@stevegiannotti6700
@stevegiannotti6700 3 жыл бұрын
I gotta say that you guys reply to all of the comments that inspiring, I would love to live your life but just watching your experiences is enough for me, maybe someday
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve we love this community.
@wardroland270
@wardroland270 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys. Great job. We look forward to every video.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@woongtv-naturehealing273
@woongtv-naturehealing273 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a great video. That's a fantastic video of you's driving. The bike's trailer is so pretty. There's a lot of camping trailers in the factory. I'm glad to be a friend of your great channel. Happy New Year. Always stay healthy. 👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝🤙🤙👌
@cpuuk
@cpuuk 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that- great sights, fabulous choice of music, good information. Thanks for sharing.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@danielhassan9783
@danielhassan9783 3 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos. You guys are awesome!! Best of luck to you! Keep on riding!
@richthepilot9906
@richthepilot9906 3 жыл бұрын
What a fun, relaxing video, thanks guys 👍🏻
@VikingBagsYT
@VikingBagsYT 3 жыл бұрын
great video! We here at VikingBags really appreciate your content! Keep up the good work!
@jimweagant8920
@jimweagant8920 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride and great video thanks for sharing
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@sdbrantley9065
@sdbrantley9065 3 жыл бұрын
Been there numerous times. Various vehicles including motorcycles. Great run. Thank you for sharing.
@joebarnett683
@joebarnett683 3 жыл бұрын
I am a couple of hours from the Tail of the Dragon. Get down there a couple of times a year and love the road and the area. Great roads in every direction you go. As a motorcyclist I feel like I live in some of the best riding in the country.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Yes i would agree. the roads are great
@bluesharp59
@bluesharp59 3 жыл бұрын
Thumbs Up on your video and wishing you all a good Sunday.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@bluesharp59
@bluesharp59 3 жыл бұрын
@@TwoWheelsBigLife You are welcome and I just subbed your channel now. Check out mine if you like and Peace.
@rigrocker2957
@rigrocker2957 3 жыл бұрын
I went down it 6 yrs ago in a semi by accident never heard of it before. I know now. Enjoy the ride and take care everyone
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
oops, I wouldn't do that again. 🤣🤔
@dconter
@dconter 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, loved the Dragon shots and great soundtrack to go with it. Felt i was there with you.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@patmoran8741
@patmoran8741 3 жыл бұрын
You must try the Back Of The Dragon ride .
@revvinrav
@revvinrav 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t get over how AMAZING the scenery was. I’m planning on visiting the tail of the dragon this year and this video got me hyped up!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! There are lots of roads out there.
@Dalevd
@Dalevd 3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos... they just keep getting better..
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dale.
@conniewegner4298
@conniewegner4298 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the dragon!! My hubs and have ridden a few times!! Me riding on bike with him Plus other roads in the smokies!! Breathtaking!! My happy place riding there!! You guys did great!! Love your videos!! Be safe!!
@tomfillmore9710
@tomfillmore9710 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us on the ride take care
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
@ryancraig2795
@ryancraig2795 3 жыл бұрын
Any place this hyped is bound to be overhyped. But it's definitely a destination and I'm glad I got to ride it.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
@1custom1234
@1custom1234 3 жыл бұрын
Love you guys, I do a few weeks on bike trips in the summer. It's allways an adventure!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
That's the fun of it - I'm sure you have lots of plans for the summer of 2021. Ride safe!
@HarleysDinersRides
@HarleysDinersRides 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, it's on our bucket list. cheers
@gordonhenderson1708
@gordonhenderson1708 3 жыл бұрын
Love the "twisties" for sure! Another week closer to Spring. Cheers from Kelowna, British Columbia.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Hello there!
@robbiehancox5647
@robbiehancox5647 3 жыл бұрын
Made me homesick, lived there most of my life, moved to Alabama gulf coast in 2012, love it down here but get back up there few times a year. Good to see videos in my old stomping grounds, thanks, enjoyed it.
@michaelboen
@michaelboen 3 жыл бұрын
Love seeing you guys on the Tail. been there many times, I'm surprised you didn't have the tree of shame in your video.
@bettyjorodgers8552
@bettyjorodgers8552 3 жыл бұрын
We have done it several times, but in a car. Beautiful. Welcome to TN. Blessings
@HogTide_Rising
@HogTide_Rising 3 жыл бұрын
Great footage of the the ride. Really enjoyed it.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@Cinebar2
@Cinebar2 3 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've seen your vlog in 4k. Wow! Went full screen on my 27 inch PC. Loved it. Oh, loved the vlog content as well!!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@inea815
@inea815 3 жыл бұрын
I love every single of your episodes! Just got my wife a Ryker, she just didnt loved the bikes like I do. But now we have been getting more out there! Soon to hit longer rides!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@toddricketts9498
@toddricketts9498 3 жыл бұрын
Love the ride and the area hope to make it back Great Video
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@mikeparkerson6492
@mikeparkerson6492 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see you in action with the 'semi' tent!
@rudybristow5563
@rudybristow5563 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Georgia approximately 2-1/2-hours south of of Robbinsville/Graham County, NC and Deals Gap. I've ridden the Dragon at least 18X over the last fifteen years. I've experienced "The Dragon" evolve for the good and bad. You are correct, it seems car clubs are driving The Dragon extensively more than ever. Many of the car drivers have none to limited experience driving a car on this road. I was three car lengths behind a Subaru "rally" car riding through a tight curve, the rally car lost controlled went head first into the embankment, bounced back onto the road, flipped three or four times and landed wheels down in the middle of the road in a spray of dirt, gravel and fona. Another experience, I was riding The Dragon coming from TN toward Deal's Gap. Just a few hours before I meet a group of riders from Miami during breakfast in Robbinsville that had just bought 5 brand new H'D's and had just trailered their new H-D's from Miami to ride The Dragon. They had explained they had never ridden The Dragon and obviously in south Florida or anywhere on Florida, there aren't any roads to ride to prepare you for riding The Dragon. They had no experience riding mountain twisties. As I was riding south , traffic become heavy and speed slowed to 10-mph. We road up and through an uphill positive cambered "s" curve and there laying in the middle of the road was one of the men from the Miami group! The TN HWP had arrived and were directing traffic through one-lane of the "s" curve. We road on to Deal's Gap. At Deal's Gap , we learned a crotch rocket rider was screaming through the "s" curve, went over center line and hit the Miami rider head-on! The Miami rider had to be helicoptered to an ER in Knoxville, TN. Here's a situation were an irresponsible crouch rocket rider allowed his ego to get the better of him and exceeded his skill-set and put an innocent rider in the ER. Both bikes were totaled. I never learned what happened to the crouch rocket rider. Riding The Dragon is a numbers game. Sooner or later you are going to lose that challange. I continue to ride and visit Deal's Gap. I no longer ride The Dragon. I'm on the short list of that numbers game. I ride the Cherohala and Moonshiners-28. Frankly the Cherohala and Moonshiner-28 are better rides than The Dragon. Try the Foothills Parkway and of course the Blue Ridge Parkway. A long time friend of mine that lived in Robbinsville use to tell me an average of 6 to 8-riders died every year on The Dragon. I've seen medevac helicopters take riders off The Dragon three times in the last to years. Ride The Dragon at your own risk, do not exceed your skill set. Be a mature, responsible rider/driver while on The Dragon.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Well said. Thanks
@STho205
@STho205 3 жыл бұрын
My feelings exactly. It was once a good ride and the most pleasant way to get to FortLoudon or Maryville. I now avoid it. You can be the best and safest rider in the world but someone crossing the line or a corvette spinning out of control doesn't care who you are. I have 100 other roads in the area that are just as fun, a better speed limit, fewer radar patrols and much better statistics.
@jameslovelace8958
@jameslovelace8958 2 жыл бұрын
I live just 115 miles from the Dragon. I have ridden it many times and still love to ride it. However, if you go on the weekends the road is dangerous. Kids on rockets and sports cars act like they have a clock to beat going either way. In the past few years the speed limit has been dropped to 30 mph and during peak times a state trooper sits over 3 miles. Many people have crashed ( as noted by the tree of shame) and many have died. I'm so glad that you enjoyed our great state. And if you ever come back this way let me know I'd love to meet you and maybe have you for supper.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын
Yes we went on a Tuesday I think.
@jameslovelace8958
@jameslovelace8958 2 жыл бұрын
@@TwoWheelsBigLife Chris I noticed that Rich and you son both wear the same back patch. What kind of patch is it ?
@michaelsisk5938
@michaelsisk5938 3 жыл бұрын
The Tail of the Dragon is one of my favorite rides particularly in the Spring when I got lackadaisical in turns at high speeds over the Winter.
@mikec1254
@mikec1254 3 жыл бұрын
Good info I will check out the camp ground and the tank bag Been going to TN since i was 10, my mother grew up in TN. I discovered the dragon in 1997 since then I have done it well over 250 times i quit counting at 250. I got tried of dragging my floor boards. So i added a FJR to the stable that bike is a blast on hills and curve's. we go to the southeast every Sept. and do all the cool roads in TN, GA, NC, and VA. We call it the Million Curve Ride. The only curves we have in our area are the on and off ramps of the expressways only hill is up my driveway. I will retire this year and moving west of Knoxville so i can ride the cool roads of the Southeast all the time.
@garyprince2867
@garyprince2867 3 жыл бұрын
Any twisty road is a joy on a motorcycle! We are blessed with many great roads here in Australia, not least of which is the Bonang Road which is signposted as 105km or about 65 miles of twisties on - now sealed - logging tracks.
@kevinroberts361
@kevinroberts361 3 жыл бұрын
Choppin Broccoli !! Haha !! You sure do have a good attitude for travel, I always enjoy your adventures
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
🤔🤣🤣
@billbertrand7751
@billbertrand7751 3 жыл бұрын
Its a fun ride just enjoy, be safe have fun
@SmoothbassmanStudios
@SmoothbassmanStudios 3 жыл бұрын
That blue trailer would look great on my blue Challenger!!
@MOTODANS
@MOTODANS 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome guys, recently found your channel and subbed! Looks like you are having a great time!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and yes we are
@edwardmiller6353
@edwardmiller6353 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Well done. My brother & I rode it this past May. Plan to be there in May 2022 again.
@stephencruickshank8618
@stephencruickshank8618 3 жыл бұрын
Great looking road. Thanks for the video. If you ever get the chance, come ride the roads in the South Island of New Zealand. You will be amazed. Happy riding.
@oldehatt476
@oldehatt476 3 жыл бұрын
Wife and I rode the Tail of the Dragon during the summer of 2020. We ride a 2007 Goldwing Trike (RoadSmith). Great time, roads are well maintained and landscape was just beautiful. I’m 62 wife is 61. We finished the 11 miles in about 26 minutes. At 62, testosterone down, wisdom is up! Ride at your level and keep your eyes on the road, it changes quick without much forgiveness. While we we there a couple of young bikers did not fare so well. They were shooting for a much better time I’m sure. They were ok, bikes not so much. I believe they may have had tree of shame contributions. I have heard that a few years back a rider ran the tail in 9 minutes on a two wheel goldwing. Way over my skill level. Nice video, thanks for sharing.
@donnieconatser1232
@donnieconatser1232 3 жыл бұрын
Stayed down there for a week Memorial weekend 2020 then back at labor day....made bunches of trips across and all the other roads around there...Had a great time...HAD A BLAST!!!!Y'all be safe n your travels
@mr.robert2507
@mr.robert2507 3 жыл бұрын
What a terrific video. Thanks
@poiryra
@poiryra 3 жыл бұрын
I love the Dragon and Cherohala skyway. You guys hit it at a great time it looked like. When I was on it we stopped a few times to help others get the bike back up on the road. And it was pretty busy. Even for a Sunday in April. Of course I went there with my friends since my wife is not a fan of the curves on the back of my bike but I took her back to do the Cherohala and Blue Ridge Parkway. Nice video as always!
@floydlacroix6957
@floydlacroix6957 3 жыл бұрын
Went through with the trailer on gave the swivel hitch a workout love your videos feel like I am there thanks
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@rotl9915
@rotl9915 3 жыл бұрын
this is such a great channel. luv it
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch.
@Dude_Virus
@Dude_Virus 2 жыл бұрын
Those magnets irrespective of the padding still will end up scratching the tank. It's due to the dust particles and the tank bag slightly shifting due to bumps and wind. I ended up getting my tank buffed and polished to get the swirling removed. Then i put a 3m transparent film on the entire tank. Now i am worry free.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын
Yes i agree Mine has small scratches also.
@dannystewart3962
@dannystewart3962 3 жыл бұрын
We go up to the dragon, the cherohola and the Blueridge as often as possible, glad yall enjoyed it
@ervinmiller7042
@ervinmiller7042 3 жыл бұрын
Kool be safe,love ur channel, thanks 👌👍😄
@henryhankwarrenyohe2541
@henryhankwarrenyohe2541 3 жыл бұрын
We did the Tale 3 years ago in our Tundra. A great drive .
@davidbaker3270
@davidbaker3270 3 жыл бұрын
well the tank bag looks the biz and that ride looked brilliant well done to you both
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@VikingBagsYT
@VikingBagsYT 3 жыл бұрын
never been to taild of the dragon! So really enjoyed the video! Thanks for the great content!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@chestypuller4591
@chestypuller4591 3 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed! You two are awesome! So cool to see you traveling, each on their own machine. I'm the solo rider right now but working on the wife to join me two up or get her cycle license. Years ago she'd hop on the back but now she's more hesitant. We're close to retirement and planning to move to TN within the next couple of years. I own 2 Honda Interceptors. A classic, well restored 1984 VF 700 F in Red, White and Blue and a 2013 VFR 1200 F in black. I plan to be hitting those roads not too far into the future. Great ride! Ride safe and take care from Maryland!
@jeffyounger1628
@jeffyounger1628 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Rich & Chris. I've had a magnetic tank bag for years. It can and will scratch if you're not carefull with it. Set it on holding the flaps and slowly lower them down to the tank and take it off lifting the flaps and you'll avoid dragging the magnets across the tank surface. Great video as always. Enjoy the journey.
@fincherelli73
@fincherelli73 3 жыл бұрын
we stayed in tellico plain drove a ton did the dragon in our mini 13 times as well as other runs. thanks is for the video be safe some craziness out there for sure
@yoshit9819
@yoshit9819 3 жыл бұрын
It's not overrated but there are more roads out there that as good if not better
@stevejames9510
@stevejames9510 3 жыл бұрын
No shit, Smith River in Oregon when the log trucks are rolling is a come to Jesus road.
@1905flyer3
@1905flyer3 3 жыл бұрын
I have that same tank bag on my Indian Springfield and absolutely love it. I’m always careful placing it on the tank to keep the magnets from snapping down hard. It’s the perfect size for snacks and electronics. I’ve also carried a DSLR with a 55-300 zoom in it. Nelson-Rigg rocks!
@iancurnow9060
@iancurnow9060 2 жыл бұрын
A great video. Now I want a Bushtec trailer and a breakfast burrito..!
@texaslonestarrider
@texaslonestarrider 3 жыл бұрын
Nice Campground! Beautiful country there! I really enjoyed the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge I campout at in that area. Stay safe my friend!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You're not the only person who recommends the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge. We didn't stay there, but will have to go back someday. The whole area is just to beautiful to not do multiple trips.
@karenshoucairmcgray4902
@karenshoucairmcgray4902 3 жыл бұрын
Well that was sure awesome! So glad you both got to experience The Tail Of The Dragon. I have ridden 2 up with my Husband on that road. We love to camp at the Iron Horse motorcycle lodge in Stecoah Creek. We cannot wait to go back up there. So beautiful! Enjoy, and ride safe! 😊
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karen. We did not stay at the Iron Horse, but have heard great things about it. Just another reason to go back so we can experience it and ride some more great roads.
@karenshoucairmcgray4902
@karenshoucairmcgray4902 3 жыл бұрын
@@TwoWheelsBigLife Yes......It is a great place! I love their biker breakfast! Also I admire you and your Husband’s riding skills. I see you park in the gravel. I would have been down in seconds flat. 😂😂😂😂
@keithqueen3554
@keithqueen3554 3 жыл бұрын
Early morning rides and no weekends good advice .now go find the back of the dragon in VA. Rt 16 it's a little better with mountains.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@huve1966
@huve1966 2 жыл бұрын
I love your travel video’s guys and also your attitude towards your new life! God’s speed!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You very much
@johnchalker2915
@johnchalker2915 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great and hopefully one day I’ll ride it too.
@kirknra863
@kirknra863 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been fortunate enough to have ridden the ToD on a cruiser (Honda VTX), sport touring (BMW R1100RT) and in a C7 Corvette. Each provided a different experience. Done many other routes in the area. Enjoyed the video. Stay safe!
@Motoramblings
@Motoramblings 3 жыл бұрын
Love that map! I live near Asheville, I get to ride all these roads all the time! The Dragon is awesome for sure, I will only ride during the week though. It's no where near as scary as you are lead to believe before you ride it. As you noticed with the map, you could spend a month in the area and still not ride all these amazing roads. Two Wheels of Suches in N. Georgia, Blue Ridge Motorcycle campground, Ironhorse motorcycle lodge and campground, and so many other campgrounds that cater to motorcycles all in riding distance of the area. Like I said, you could spend a month here and never get bored! Great video! Subscribed!!!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
so true. you can spend forever there and not get bored
@Frenchy5117
@Frenchy5117 3 жыл бұрын
On my bucket list , great video
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Go for it!
@jw-hy5nq
@jw-hy5nq 3 жыл бұрын
You will get scratches from the tank bag, no matter how careful you are you will have something stuck to the bottom
@montanaguy
@montanaguy 3 жыл бұрын
I use Saddlemen Protective Tape Kit - 4320-0807 on my tank under magnetic devices to protect my tank and paint. Comes off clean when the trip is done.
@STho205
@STho205 3 жыл бұрын
@@montanaguy good to know. I use black electric tape for the same purpose. Sometimes leaves a sticky spot that must be wiped away with a dab of gasoline.
@ruudschut6286
@ruudschut6286 3 жыл бұрын
Done that often in Europe, where we live. Always nice company and motorcycle friendly. Hope you enjoyed it.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
The best!
@OldGuyonaBike
@OldGuyonaBike 3 жыл бұрын
Fun to see you do the Dragon. Did it in mid-October 2018. Worked up a little bit of a sweat lol. Early spring or into the fall on weekdays... that's when to ride it. You hit the right time.
@horsesforcourses9011
@horsesforcourses9011 3 жыл бұрын
Ridden the Dragon many times but once I rode down and back without seeing another person. One of the best rides ever. As others have mentioned - come for the Dragon but stay for all the other fantastic roads.
@ftby59mikeD
@ftby59mikeD 3 жыл бұрын
Sound advice doing it in the a.m.!...I did it back in '07 on my Fatboy after picking up my Bushtec trailer from the factory. It was quite the maiden voyage doing the 'Dragon' pulling a trailer!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cheers
@DCUngelled
@DCUngelled 3 жыл бұрын
Been there and ridden it twice now.... I agree it is a great ride but I found so many others that are much more scenic and so much fun to ride in that area. Such an awesome area to ride! Unfortunately I rode it twice when there were so many people around. Enjoyed the video! Ride Safe!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@bertsbike
@bertsbike 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Nice video. I’m in Nashville as well and in the same area. Got the dragon on my list as well!
@OldFriendsandNewRoads
@OldFriendsandNewRoads 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same tank bag, it won’t scratch your tank but the metal it picks up in nature will scratch your tank. I put down a few layers of blue tape on my tank to help
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
That’s good advice.
@12HourTravels
@12HourTravels 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work!!! Very inspiring. I am planning my trips with a trailer in 2 years for 2 months. BUT please do a episode on the gear that you're using as far as the cameras, mounts, and the new tank bag. Yup I need more gear lol. Ride safe.
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. We'll try to accommodate that in the future - still testing out what works for us and what doesn't. So funny on the 'Yup, I need more gear" - it's so hard to whittle down what you should bring versus what you want to bring. It's a never ending battle of over-packing for us.
@barbarabryant6788
@barbarabryant6788 3 жыл бұрын
We've been on it 3 times on a Honda Goldwing. Love it!!!!!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
It’s a blast
@francisstraughniii2473
@francisstraughniii2473 2 жыл бұрын
Just a sixty year old Harley rider from South Jersey Magpie sent me your link will be watching all your videos be safe out hope to see you on the road.
@tomfillmore9710
@tomfillmore9710 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys that was awesome the dragon looks like it would be fun ever was there in person but watched Jim old guy on a bike do the dragon both ways and Jerry from ride like a pro and have heard some scary stories about the ride but like any other road you have to pay attention and don't ride over your ability thanks for sharing and takein
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
You are spot on - don't ride over your ability. The Dragon has lots of paved turnoffs so you can pullover if someone behind you wants to go faster, so there's never a reason to ride faster than you feel comfortable with.
@alfonsocasillas7290
@alfonsocasillas7290 3 жыл бұрын
Great content keep up the good videos
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@billybadass5703
@billybadass5703 3 жыл бұрын
Man I really enjoyed this one and the soundtrack was awesome
@danadiggins793
@danadiggins793 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this video for lots of reasons. I want to ride TTD and I’m contemplating a Bushtec Bunkhouse for my cross country trip in June 2022. We did the BRP...hundreds of miles of sweeping STurns...but watch out for tourists making left turns in front of you into scenic pull offs especially in elevated corners. Stay safe!
@TwoWheelsBigLife
@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dana! We absolutely love our Bushtec trailer and the guys at the factory are amazing - never had that kind of service before - they're so accommodating and passionate about their product.
@sheilahenry7279
@sheilahenry7279 2 жыл бұрын
Did you get the bunkhouse? Thinking of a roll-a-home.
@sherylrobertson3661
@sherylrobertson3661 3 жыл бұрын
I was there right after you, on the 30th, and there was NO leaves as Zeta had come through and dropped the last and a tree or two! Yes, 1 was still in the road of course.
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