local laws ????

hey everyone, i need to know some of the local laws down there for this trip. helmet laws ? eyewhere ? riding gear ? my plate is kinda hard to see, under my tail, are they gonna give me crap over that ? do they requir mirrors ? i got race plates on it at the moment ? any help would be appreciated. any bike set up tips would also be much appreciated, this is my first trip to the dragon so any tips would be appreciated, so i dont get on the bad side of johnny law. thanks everyone !! :fork

Hey man, welcome to the forum. TN does require helmets, and I'm pretty sure NC does also. Ky is optional with some requirements. You'll probably need the mirrors also. Click on www.tailofthedragon.com (http://) for a lot of info on Deals Gap. There's up to date news on the gap, maps, links to other roads in the area, too. Speed limit on the gap is now 30 mph and heavily patrolled on weekends with motorcycles and unmarked cars. This will be my first trip to the R1 convention, but been to the gap about 20 times. :fork BluAreWun :fork

must have a helmet woudl be stupid if you didnt. there are people that run race plastics all the time and no biggy but they try and not run on weekends

Originally posted by BluAreWun Hey man, welcome to the forum. TN does require helmets, and I'm pretty sure NC does also. Ky is optional with some requirements. You'll probably need the mirrors also. Click on www.tailofthedragon.com (http://) for a lot of info on Deals Gap. There's up to date news on the gap, maps, links to other roads in the area, too. Speed limit on the gap is now 30 mph and heavily patrolled on weekends with motorcycles and unmarked cars. This will be my first trip to the R1 convention, but been to the gap about 20 times. YEAH, I BEEN ALL OVER THE DEALS GAP WEBSITE, FOR MONTHS NOW, I STARTED PLANNING THIS TRIP 4 MONTHS AGO WITH MY BUDDIES, AND JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO DISCOVERED IT WAS AT THE SAME TIME AS THE R1 WEEKEND CONVENTION,ON THE DRAGON WEBSITE !!! ****"SWEET****"SO IT WORKS OUT GREAT IM SURE THIS WILL NOT BE MY ONLY TRIP TO THE DRAGON, IF I LIKE THIS CONVENTION, I WILL MAKE THE TRIP A ANNUAL EVENT FOR ME AND MY GIRL .. THANKS FOR THE LAW INFO.. AND I WILL SEE YOU THERE !! SHAWN AKA OTIS & MY GIRL APRIL :fork BluAreWun :fork :fork :fork :fork

Originally posted by southern118 must have a helmet woudl be stupid if you didnt. there are people that run race plastics all the time and no biggy but they try and not run on weekends THANKS 4 YOUR INPUT, I JUST NEEDED TO KNOW , IM KINDA ORGANIZING THE TRIP DOWN THERE FOR MY GROUP SO IM ASKING ALL THE STUPID QUESTIONS UP FRONT, SO WE DONT GET THERE AND HAVE TROUBLE. THANKS AGAIN, C-U-THERE !! otis:fork

They will be a bit more picky on the Gap than they will be in the surrounding area's. Mirrors, Turn signals, visable plate, proof if Ins the whole 9 yards. Just ride the Gap before 10am and after 6:30 pm and you won't have to worry about it. That is for Friday - sunday.

Originally posted by GXRKLR They will be a bit more picky on the Gap than they will be in the surrounding area's. Mirrors, Turn signals, visable plate, proof if Ins the whole 9 yards. Just ride the Gap before 10am and after 6:30 pm and you won't have to worry about it. That is for Friday - sunday. thanks for the info, i have the intigrated turn signals in the rear, and flush mounts up front, so that shouldnt be a issue, i have nothing undertail except the pipes, the whole factory fender is gone... so my plate is zip tied to my rear pegs, up underneith...you think i will catch hell for that ? u can see the plate if your standing back about 10 feet.. but there is no plate light on it. thanks otis

As for riding full gear meaning helmet, one or two piece leathers, boots and gloves will be what most people will be wearing. Some guys didn't have leathers last year and wore jeans and did just fine. I think you'll feel more secure in leathers if you have them. Just ride your own pace and don't go over your head to try to prove anything and you'll have the time of your life. You might want to do the Gap early on Saturday then get off of it as it gets crowded. I've found it's better to ride it through the week.

Originally posted by Skeeter I've found it's better to ride it through the week. Riding the gap all week.... ahhh what's better then that! I CAN'T WAIT!!!! :riding :boobies :bow :yesnod

sweet :jump we are leaving indiana tuesday night, so i should be there by wednesday mornning, so that leaves plenty of weekday riding time. :thumbup i want to take just a second to thank those of you who have taken the time to respond to all my questions :iamwithst i can tell this is going to be a awsome group of people to meet hang, and ride with. totally looking forward to this:rock thanks again . otis:fork

If you come from a state that doesn't have helmet laws and such don't you conform to the state where the bike is registered? Meaning you ride up there without a helmet, they can't do anything legally? Same for different laws of say mirrors or whatever else.

Originally posted by BrokenR1 If you come from a state that doesn't have helmet laws and such don't you conform to the state where the bike is registered? Meaning you ride up there without a helmet, they can't do anything legally? Same for different laws of say mirrors or whatever else. Uhhh... no. If you come to a state that has a helmet law and you don't have one... a ticket will be what you get. That's why there are sites like this one.... :fact http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp

So according to that site we have to have a certain level of insurance also?

Originally posted by BrokenR1 So according to that site we have to have a certain level of insurance also? Yup... proof of basic liability but nothing more then what you should have down in Florida. It's not like a cop is gonna check the limits of your policy. They will check to see that you have insurance though.

Actually it is more than what we have down here, but according to that site we have to have liability at 10/20/10. But I thought there was something about Motorcycles not requiring insurance at all.

Originally posted by BrokenR1 If you come from a state that doesn't have helmet laws and such don't you conform to the state where the bike is registered? Meaning you ride up there without a helmet, they can't do anything legally? Same for different laws of say mirrors or whatever else. i dont think so i am pretty sure that whatever state you are in you have to obey their local laws. you might be able to fight a ticket in court but thats not going to stop the local cops from harassing you. besides im pretty sure im going to want my lid and my mirrors on the dragon. peace otis:fork

Originally posted by BrokenR1 Actually it is more than what we have down here, but according to that site we have to have liability at 10/20/10. But I thought there was something about Motorcycles not requiring insurance at all. We only need insurance if we decide to not wear a helmet in Florida...otherwise we dont need anything at all

Originally posted by SWALDEN hey everyone, i need to know some of the local laws down there for this trip. helmet laws ? eyewhere ? riding gear ? my plate is kinda hard to see, under my tail, are they gonna give me crap over that ? do they requir mirrors ? i got race plates on it at the moment ? any help would be appreciated. any bike set up tips would also be much appreciated, this is my first trip to the dragon so any tips would be appreciated, so i dont get on the bad side of johnny law. thanks everyone !! :fork Dude the helmet and safety gear question shouldn't even be asked. It should be automatic. Wear it all the time, make it a habbit. Do not make exceptions, wear it all the time, cause when the sheeet happens that is when you are not going to wear it and that is when you are going to need it.

Originally posted by carbonduke Dude the helmet and safety gear question shouldn't even be asked. It should be automatic. Wear it all the time, make it a habbit. Do not make exceptions, wear it all the time, cause when the sheeet happens that is when you are not going to wear it and that is when you are going to need it. oh, i agree with you 100% like i mentioned before in this post, im asking the questions for a larger group of riders comming down, and i am just asking the stupid questions in advance for everyone. :boom

Originally posted by Aron213 We only need insurance if we decide to not wear a helmet in Florida...otherwise we dont need anything at all Your bike.... your life... your problem. Riding without gear and insurance is just dumb in my book. :yesnod

Originally posted by kevap Your bike.... your life... your problem. Riding without gear and insurance is just dumb in my book. :yesnod And riding a bike is just dumb in most of the populations mind I think. :dunno

hey guys-- here are a few more pointers-- Speeking from experience-- Do NOT pass a vehicle on a double yellow. There is cops in cars, trucks that have tinted windows that will ride the devil. They radio ahead to the SO, and will pull you over and fine you. They go exactly the speed limit, bating you to pass them. Do NOT pass a bike in double yellow--If you are riding in a group, and one bike passes another, even if you are both on the same lane, that is also considered passing on a double yellow. Make sure your plate is visible. If they can't see your plate in full view from behind--$75 fine. this is speaking from our trip last year, believe it or not, we were pulled over 7 times in 1 hr on Saturday. Rest of the week, we had no problem. Hope this helps- Marty

Originally posted by PA_04R1 There is cops in cars, trucks that have tinted windows that will ride the devil. DEVIL? :lol Lets change that to dragon. :sneaky Prime time is the worst time to be on the dragon. Prime time = 10am to 6pm both Saturday and Sunday. These are just guessimates. Saturday, alot of us are going water water rafting.

Originally posted by kevap Saturday, alot of us are going water water rafting. [/B] I Never Water water rafted before either, just like riding the devil!!!!:lol :lol :lol

This is a quote from a post on www.easttnriders.com/ (http://) Deals Gap, Saturday May 21 "around 2 o'clock or so. There was 2 THP on motorbikes at the state line, a few THP and Blount Co. cruzing through the Gap, also down by the lake there was an area set up with 4 THP cars, 4 THP pick-up trucks w/ trailers ( inclosed ), 2 roll backs, and 3 more Blount Co. cars." This is the latest welcome wagon for all the visitors at the dragon this weedend. :mad: :mad: :fork BluAreWun :fork

Originally posted by kevap Saturday, alot of us are going water water rafting. Have you all already booked a rafting trip? And, where are you thinking of going? Nantahala River and www.noc.com/ (http://) is close by and the coldest (49-51 degree water), but it always draws a crowd of rafters, kayakers, and people on tubes. Thanks, :fork BluAreWun :fork

Originally posted by BluAreWun Have you all already booked a rafting trip? And, where are you thinking of going? Nantahala River and www.noc.com/ (http://) is close by and the coldest (49-51 degree water), but it always draws a crowd of rafters, kayakers, and people on tubes. Thanks, :fork BluAreWun :fork We are going to the Ocoee River starting outside of Gatlinburg Tennessee and ending in northern Geogia. Enter a non-stop journey of continuous waves and roaring rapids. Accompanied by one of Rafting in the Smokies' professional river guides, you will maneuver over twenty exhilarating class III and IV rapids. This five mile whitewater playground is home to such extraordinary whitewater rapids as "Slice & Dice," "Guide Getter," "Hell's Hole" and "Squeeze Play." http://www.raftinginthesmokies.com/ocoee.htm http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=111274

Thanks, kevap. I have posted at the whitewater thread. :snorkel BluAreWun

if they run your tag it will tell them if you have ins. or not

that isnt correct for the fact i can put insurance on my buddies bike and ride it and i have insurance and him not

Originally posted by southern118 that isnt correct for the fact i can put insurance on my buddies bike and ride it and i have insurance and him not :iamwithst Only way cops can tell if you have insurance is if you provide it to them. Otherwise... they'll write you up for not having any.

Try to find a way to put your tag on the back of your bike! I know it looks like sh!t but they will write a ticket! Me and wheatman found this out when he was pulled over at the look off and was off his bike shooting the sh!t with other bikers When the police pulled up and wrote tickets for improper tagplacement! They said it had to be on the very back! I think its bull sh!t but im rigging mine on the back so no harm is done!