Hate to piss in everyone's cereal but.....

If these guys are up there during the convention it's going to SUCK!! When they set up base camp just below the dragon, you know it's getting serious. Georgia, here I come!

ouch!

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 If these guys are up there during the convention it's going to SUCK!! When they set up base camp just below the dragon, you know it's getting serious. Georgia, here I come! oh damn!! they always taking all the fun outta stuff.....popo :finger :butt

I hope that was taken on a Saturday afternoon or Sunday and I hope they wont be around during the week

I can't see them justifing being there during the week unless they're tipped off about our convention.

CURRENT NEWS: TAIL OF THE DRAGON has been named as one of the best websites for North Carolina bikers by BIKERS MAGAZINE. Thanks ! May 22 Sunday: Heard from many riders that the Saturday TN crackdown made them stay away from the Wakin Rally. Too bad for the Rally and local TN businesses. Sunday the TN HP was back at it again with at least six units on the road issuing tickets and harassment. One group of riders who were obeying all traffic laws were pulled over and checked closely for violations and paperwork before being allowed to proceed. We also heard from car drivers that tickets were issued for not wearing seatbelts even though the occupants were wearing them. We didn't hear any reports of harassment by Blount County SO. Seems this was a TN HP event. Want to complain .. CLICK HERE May 21 Saturday: Well if you read the local area newspapers youÕd think the Wakin the Dragon was a huge success thanks to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. We heard some stories that are not quite so pleasant. By 9:00 am there were 2 wreckers standing by, EMS units with engines warmed, assorted Blount County Sheriff cars, mobile command posts with donut stand, 5 THP cars stationed on the Dragon and 4 THP cycles rolling. Then the THP helicopter came swooping over É. looked like a terrorist attack was imminent. Once the biker parade of some 100 maniacal cycle revolutionaries cleared the state line the license check stops and ticket writing began. Welcome to Tennessee all you riders and sports car drivers. Tickets were issued for such serious violations as not having proof of insurance, license plate placement and doing 39 in a 30. WeÕve seen little old ladies in mini-vans going faster than that. The one stop that we have the most concern with was a friend who was stopped for doing 47 in a 30. He had no problem with taking his lumps and a ticket, but the TN HP Trooper came running up shouting ÒWhat in the G--- D--- hell are you doing,Ó and then carried on nastily as he issued the citation. Our friend is an ordained minister and did not particularly care for the unprofessional treatment. How about investigating this incident TN HP? By contrast the North Carolina side showed no sign of increased LEO presence and all was calm. Residents were not hiding their women and children as masses of uniformed troopers gathered. Hint É. If you plan to ride the Dragon on a weekend come with a legal bike, proper paperwork, and let the mini-vans lead the way. But you might still get a ticket for looking at an officer oddly. Safer bet É ride and spend your money in biker friendly North Carolina until TN comes to their senses. May 20 Friday: Looks like a big TN LEO presence on US129 leading to the Dragon. They have a command post set up with EMS service along the river. We hope that it is a friendly presence and that they are welcoming the many visitors to Wakin the Dragon. After some heavy rains early this morning, the weather broke mid afternoon and looks to be good weather the next few days. May 17 Tuesday: Just wanted to make some comments about the local LEO's. We've had several complimentary comments about the Blount Co TN SO and Graham Co SO. Sportbikers reported being stopped for various reasons and were let go with a warning and a friendly "be careful and enjoy your stay". We want to personally thank these agencies for treating our guests in a positive manner. However, this doesn't mean you have a free ticket to break the law. Ride safely and obey our traffic laws. May 15 Sunday: Just about a rain-out. The sun did pop out late in the afternoon to allow for some fun. May 14, Saturday: A cacophony of sounds on the Dragon today. The two strokers won with the blue smoking - mosquito snuffing exhaust. Second place went to the muscle cars with a close third to the potato potato cruisers. Honarable mention to the many sport bikes and a few bicylists early in the day. Fairly good weather in spite of a couple morning showers and a mini twister that rolled thru at 5:30 pm. No serious incidents or need for strict enforcement noted. Forecast for tomorrow .... wait until late morning to start your day, afternoon looks clear. May 12, Thursday: Weather looks good for Saturday and hopefully it will last thru Sunday. Road is clean. Expect LEO's to be patrolling the Dragon and area roads. RUMORS - We recently heard of a rumor that BCSO would stage increased enforcement on Saturday May 28. BCSO advised us that there will be the normal presence thru the holiday weekend, but no special ops are planned. They did confirm a MEDIA EVENT on June 4 at 1pm near the entrance to the Foothills Parkway (we will be there). ALSO... The next few weeks will be busy on the Dragon and other area roads. Plan on serious LEO presence and ride with courtsey and safety. Some rumors about the Dragon's future. The first involves a proposed Interstate that will follow US129 from Robbinsville to Knoxville CLICK HERE This is virtually impossible because of various endanged species that exist in the area and the fact that US129 ROW borders the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, a hands off area for any such projects.

Well... that just sucks ass! I'm really happy now that I am not going to be anywhere near the dragon during the weekend. Saturday we're going white water rafting and Sunday... I'm leaving early.

I've been worried about this too since I saw it on the site. It looks like it will be ride during the week, party on the weekend. Hopefully it will not be during the week I'm glad that I'm bringing the dirt bike!

no big deal here i figure by thursday i will be done with the gap and saturday kevap and a few others will be as far away from teh gap as we can get

This is why we made my reservations for Monday-Thursday. Very few cops around during the week.

Originally posted by jdverst1936 This is why we made my reservations for Monday-Thursday. Very few cops around during the week. Earache was down there last weekend, he said the gap was more crowded on thurs and fri than he had ever seen it. More squids and cops than ever before:mad: that road will be off limits in a couple years.

This is why I'm arriving Sunday, riding monday-Thursday, and partying Thurs night-Sunday. And I do have proper paperwork, insurance, tags. I will be no where near Tn. anyway. Voodoo

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 Earache was down there last weekend, he said the gap was more crowded on thurs and fri than he had ever seen it. More squids and cops than ever before:mad: that road will be off limits in a couple years. 06 R1-forum convention at VIR :dunno

Originally posted by boxing21 06 R1-forum convention at VIR :dunno That sounds cool to me! Voodoo

Well, it's a good thing we turn around at the overlook and don't go all the way to the bottom of the TN side... I'm also 100% legal... except for maybe my plate placement and angle...

What's the difference between this and profiling? :fact Was not profiling deemed illegal in court? Voodoo

Someone needs to get ahold of the AMA, they live for shit like this, when its known that they are harrassing motorcyclist that havent done anything wrong

come on aron go for it

Originally posted by southern118 come on aron go for it Ok, here we go iszauter@ama-cycle.org is the email address for Legislative Affairs Specialist (On-Road Issues): Imre Szauter Thios might be the person to mount a email campaign towards to get something done. I will write the first letter, and hope other will follow!

http://www.ama-cycle.org/email.asp if anybody else can think of someone better on this list that we should send too let me know!

Here's links of contacts to warn about the future loss in tax dollars if police harrassment gets crazy and scares motorcyclists from the gap: http://www.tailofthedragon.com/pdf/CONTACT.pdf

That last time I was down there (a couple of years ago) cops were everywhere. I was on a family vacation at the time at Fontana(same place you are going). There was some kind of huge motorcycle convention going on. They had road blocks about every 3 miles up to the dam. At about the third road block my dad asked what the hell was going on. The cop replied "we have had a lot of deaths up here this year and we know this convention is going on so we are trying to save there lives. We have to stop every vehicle to make it legal." Most of the bike up there had race plastic and were def not street legal. The cops were not giving fix it tickets they were just asking for dl and insurance paper. It was something just to disrupt the ride and so people would not drive crazy. I have to say I don't blame them for doing this kind of thing. After watching countless videos and see first hand how people ride on that rode something needs to be done. This is not the track and it scares the shit out of you(cage driver) when you are on a curvy ass road with tons of motorcycle flying by on blind turns. I know most of you don't ride like this (I hope not) but as always there is the few that drive like maniacs, get killed then ruin it for all of us.

Originally posted by ducati748 That last time I was down there (a couple of years ago) cops were everywhere. I was on a family vacation at the time at Fontana(same place you are going). There was some kind of huge motorcycle convention going on. They had road blocks about every 3 miles up to the dam. At about the third road block my dad asked what the hell was going on. The cop replied "we have had a lot of deaths up here this year and we know this convention is going on so we are trying to save there lives. We have to stop every vehicle to make it legal." Most of the bike up there had race plastic and were def not street legal. The cops were not giving fix it tickets they were just asking for dl and insurance paper. It was something just to disrupt the ride and so people would not drive crazy. I have to say I don't blame them for doing this kind of thing. After watching countless videos and see first hand how people ride on that rode something needs to be done. This is not the track and it scares the shit out of you(cage driver) when you are on a curvy ass road with tons of motorcycle flying by on blind turns. I know most of you don't ride like this (I hope not) but as always there is the few that drive like maniacs, get killed then ruin it for all of us. You are correct with the "few bad apples" statement above! If you do not get enough emergency personal, and there IS and accident where someone need airlifted, they sue the county because the response was not quick enough for whatever reason. You have to take the good with the bad? Voodoo

I've only been there there 1 time during the week, always on the weekend and have never had a problem. Except when I got busted for 70 on the skyway last year, it was raining and I don't think I was going that fast. 25 over and the fine was only $20, too bad the court cost was $85.

Originally posted by GXRKLR I've only been there there 1 time during the week, always on the weekend and have never had a problem. Except when I got busted for 70 on the skyway last year, it was raining and I don't think I was going that fast. 25 over and the fine was only $20, too bad the court cost was $85. Was that paid up front or did you mail it? 25 over and your going away in cuffs in NJ:fact Voodoo

Oh, I forgot, he said because I pulled over for him he wrote it for 60. So it was $20 for 15 over. I think I may hvae been doing 60 and he mad eht rest up to make me think he was cool by giving me a break.

Here 25 over on a regular street you getting cuffed, but on a limited access road I think it's up to the officer.

Originally posted by GXRKLR Oh, I forgot, he said because I pulled over for him he wrote it for 60. So it was $20 for 15 over. I think I may hvae been doing 60 and he mad eht rest up to make me think he was cool by giving me a break. Now that make more sence. and yea they do that crap. Show me the gun printout? Voodoo

the last gun taht i saw with a speed on it said 96 in a 60 cop was nice and jsut wrote it for that instead of taking me to jail

I got popped once for 72 in a 40 and I was in a car. Just got a nice big ticket.

I got hit for 240 in an 80 (150 in a 50). Cop never got a solid lock and I won in court. I'll never do that again... :2bitchsla

Dear Mr. Aldridge: Thanks for your e-mail message regarding the situation at Deals Gap. I've copied this reply and your original e-mail message to Terry Lee Cook, AMA grassroots manager, for his review and follow up. He can be reached at 614-856-1900 extension 1288 or via e-mail to tcook@ama-cycle.org. Thanks again for writing and for your continuing membership support. Sincerely, Mr. Imre F. Szauter Legislative Affairs Specialist American Motorcyclist Association 13515 Yarmouth Drive Pickerington, OH 43147-8214 1 (800) AMA-JOIN 1 (614) 856-1900, ext. 1125 rights. riding. racing. maybe others will email

Aron213, Do you want us to e-mail this guy? Let me know now BEFORE my Gap trip. Voodoo

Originally posted by VoodooDsims Aron213, Do you want us to e-mail this guy? Let me know now BEFORE my Gap trip. Voodoo Voodoo, I think it would be a god idea..as one we dont have any pull, but as I have learned over the years, the odds change with the more people that complain...I am usually the one that sits back till it happens to me, but, in this case I dont want a ticket to ruin my fun while up there at the Gap. If the AMA would go to bat for us, it would be worth a letter. Aron

Sent:thumbup Mr. Terry Cook, I was given you name thru AMA Membership. I am a member of www.r1-forum.com which is a community of motorcycle enthusiast most of which ride Yamaha YZF-R1’s. They were planning on a gathering in June when one of the members came across the below listed article. I was wondering if the AMA was aware of this, is it legal, and if there are any actions pending? Thanks,

Hey all, take that article, cut-&-paste it in an e-mail. Then just cut-&-Paste my letter above and hit send. Also post this on other boards also!!! We can have this behavior shut down QUICK! Voodoo

sent ;) :fact

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I'd say they could set up 100 checkpoints and it would be legal. Why would it be illegal? Especially when they can justify it by claiming they want to make sure everyone is safe. Lets not be the pot calling the kettle black here. We dont want cops to "harrass" us, but I guarantee 99% of us that ride through the gap break about 10 posted laws each time we do it. Has anyone ever ridden through the gap going 35mph? It sucks beyond all sucking of suck suck suckers

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 Has anyone ever ridden through the gap going 35mph? It sucks beyond all sucking of suck suck suckers [/B] On my fast day :cryin lmao, seriously, driving thorugh with the truck and trailer sucks ass at 35mph.....takes FORVER to get through.

Originally posted by boxing21 On my fast day :cryin lmao, seriously, I like to suck ass at 35mph.....but it takes FORVER to get my fallice through. :confused:

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 :confused: :mad: :finger :rant

when u are driving a truck it takes u almost 45 minutes to drive through it it sucks bad but checking every 1000 feet is just crazy knee it would be differnt if it was half way through and if they where checking mroe then just bikes to give tickets

Originally posted by southern118 when u are driving a truck it takes u almost 45 minutes to drive through it it sucks bad but checking every 1000 feet is just crazy knee it would be differnt if it was half way through and if they where checking mroe then just bikes to give tickets Thats the point right there Southern. CHECK EVERYONE:fact Voodoo

instead of deals gap one should go to Arkansas. hundreds of miles of curves, little or no traffic, no cops, awsome quality roads. i have talked to guys who been to deals gap before, and every single one of them liked Arkansas better than the dragon. when you see sign saying steep and crooked for the next 54 miles you know you are in the right place. just a thought. arkansas is awsome.

Well mainly guys this trip is for the comradery of meeting folks from the forum and having a good time. Secondly is the riding. It is some great riding for sure. In my experience at the Gap I have found the good times to ride are Weekends: before 10 a.m. and after 6p.m. in between either just cruise or hang out and watch the show. sometimes going up the Gap and finding a good place to chill and watch people is a lot of fun. Another option is to go check out some different roads. Sometimes it is good to just go exploring and see where it leads you. YOu may find a road you never knew about and it be awesome! Like Kneedragger said, Georgia has awesome roads and it is not nearly as crowded or police protected at the Gap, mainly because they are pretty spread out. Not the same road over and over. Lastly, I would like to say that we will see how things go this year, but if it becomes no fun because of the over police presence then we can look at having the convention somewhere else. There are other GREAT motorcycle roads where we can have our convention. I will just have to find a place large enough to handle our big group. The trackday idea is a good one,but generally that is just one day and it will be much more expensive that a mountain trip. But it would be fun. Maybe we can do a Fall R1 Forum East Coast Trackday. I am thinking maybe VIR. WE can discuss that for this year at the Convention. I do know that the police presence will be very small the week before our convention. Just an inside source, can tell why or it may ruin it. But hopefully that will carry over to our week and if we are lucky into our weekend too. Let's keep our fingers crossed. See everyone in about 2.5 weeks!!!!!! I can't wait!!!!

Originally posted by gawarrior See everyone in about 2.5 weeks!!!!!! I can't wait!!!! 2 Weeks, 1.5 Days:fact Voodoo

Originally posted by carbonduke instead of deals gap one should go to Arkansas. hundreds of miles of curves, little or no traffic, no cops, awsome quality roads. i have talked to guys who been to deals gap before, and every single one of them liked Arkansas better than the dragon. when you see sign saying steep and crooked for the next 54 miles you know you are in the right place. just a thought. arkansas is awsome. put down that pipe man..... Been there many times, and yes the roads are good but nowhere near what NC/TN/GA have to offer. I can go to northern KY and ride roads that are just as good as AR. besides, steep and crooked switchbacks suck to ride. They are so tight that you literally have to slow down and steer through them.

I used to ride to Deal's Gap once a month . . . . years ago. But after it was written up in one of the major magazines circa 1993 or thereabouts, I only go once a year. Too many bikes, cars, traffic, and especially law enforcement. It used to be you could go during the week, but that's beginning to change (see other comments posted in this thread concerning Thursday and Friday) also. So I most likely won't go there this year until late fall, when it's cold and only the true diehard sportriders (like ME) are still out. And Johnny Law feels like its getting to cold out for what they think are 2 wheeled idiots. You guys can protest, and write letters, and complain to local government all you want. But it won't change what's being done at the Gap. I've heard it all before, same old sh*t, in the past, and it gets worse and worse each year. And as long as the local government thinks it's doing a service by showing a presence at Deal's Gap, writting tickets, and harrasing the bikes (cause that's the group that started it all), this stuff will continue. Least you forget, it's also a way to generate revenue, so it definitely won't stop for a long time. So good luck to those who make the trek to the most famous 12 miles, 318 corners in the United States.

Originally posted by carbonduke instead of deals gap one should go to Arkansas. hundreds of miles of curves, little or no traffic, no cops, awsome quality roads. i have talked to guys who been to deals gap before, and every single one of them liked Arkansas better than the dragon. when you see sign saying steep and crooked for the next 54 miles you know you are in the right place. just a thought. arkansas is awsome. Oh yeah, give us some or the State Route numbers. I'd like to go see for myself.

Originally posted by gawarrior Well mainly guys this trip is for the comradery of meeting folks from the forum and having a good time. Secondly is the riding. It is some great riding for sure. In my experience at the Gap I have found the good times to ride are Weekends: before 10 a.m. and after 6p.m. in between either just cruise or hang out and watch the show. sometimes going up the Gap and finding a good place to chill and watch people is a lot of fun. Another option is to go check out some different roads. Sometimes it is good to just go exploring and see where it leads you. YOu may find a road you never knew about and it be awesome! Like Kneedragger said, Georgia has awesome roads and it is not nearly as crowded or police protected at the Gap, mainly because they are pretty spread out. Not the same road over and over. Lastly, I would like to say that we will see how things go this year, but if it becomes no fun because of the over police presence then we can look at having the convention somewhere else. There are other GREAT motorcycle roads where we can have our convention. I will just have to find a place large enough to handle our big group. The trackday idea is a good one,but generally that is just one day and it will be much more expensive that a mountain trip. But it would be fun. Maybe we can do a Fall R1 Forum East Coast Trackday. I am thinking maybe VIR. WE can discuss that for this year at the Convention. I do know that the police presence will be very small the week before our convention. Just an inside source, can tell why or it may ruin it. But hopefully that will carry over to our week and if we are lucky into our weekend too. Let's keep our fingers crossed. See everyone in about 2.5 weeks!!!!!! I can't wait!!!! Chad, you should consider having the convention in Helen GA or something. Low po-po presence, and great riding. I think its 75 out of Helen? Plus RBR, blood mountain, 60 (65?) you know what I'm talking about. Great roads, and Helen is a cool place with lots of things to do. :dollar

Originally posted by nee.dragger Oh yeah, give us some or the State Route numbers. I'd like to go see for myself. some of the favorites are 123 (probably the best road), 341 (all crapped out with bad pavement, 16, 27 etc etc

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 Chad, you should consider having the convention in Helen GA or something. Low po-po presence, and great riding. I think its 75 out of Helen? Plus RBR, blood mountain, 60 (65?) you know what I'm talking about. Great roads, and Helen is a cool place with lots of things to do. :dollar Yeah Phil, that would be an option for sure. Lots of places to stay too. I will talk with everyone about it this year at the convention to see what everyone thinks. And yep that is Ga 75 out of Helen. That would be a great place to have it. Also, check out this website. http://www.motorcycleplayground.com/ It might provide some more options, but I do like the idea of having it in Helen. We will see what everyone thinks this year. If we can continue to do it at the Gap we will as long as everyone is pleased and happy with that.

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 Chad, you should consider having the convention in Helen GA or something. Low po-po presence, and great riding. I think its 75 out of Helen? Plus RBR, blood mountain, 60 (65?) you know what I'm talking about. Great roads, and Helen is a cool place with lots of things to do. :dollar And don't forget Warwoman Road and Hwy 28 up to highlands and down to S. carolina too. Just to name a couple more.

Originally posted by gawarrior And don't forget Warwoman Road and Hwy 28 up to highlands and down to S. carolina too. Just to name a couple more. plus for those that bring family there is the river tubing, hiking, the cool german looking town, shopping, etc etc

Sucks that it got posted up on the tail of the dragon website. Who let them know anyways? You know the cops are monitoring that site.

Originally posted by BrokenR1 Sucks that it got posted up on the tail of the dragon website. Who let them know anyways? You know the cops are monitoring that site. Pic is from killboy.com so that should tell ya.

Originally posted by BrokenR1 Sucks that it got posted up on the tail of the dragon website. Who let them know anyways? You know the cops are monitoring that site. you think they dont know about R1-forum.com ?

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 you think they dont know about R1-forum.com ? Not to put all our eggs in one basket, but we should just ask Broken to just jam all of thier radar and communacations while we are up there riding...If you know Broken, you might just see how it is a possibilty:lol :lol Oh and Kneedragger, stay away from my cereal while we are up there:finger

Originally posted by gawarrior And don't forget Warwoman Road and Hwy 28 up to highlands and down to S. carolina too. Just to name a couple more. An Ohio man knows about Warwoman Road? I thought only the locals knew of that one. It's a fun bit of asphault, but too short, only about 3 miles (the best part) going towards Clayton Georgia.

Originally posted by nee.dragger An Ohio man knows about Warwoman Road? I thought only the locals knew of that one. It's a fun bit of asphault, but too short, only about 3 miles (the best part) going towards Clayton Georgia. gawarrior is from Fayetteville, Georgia! :2bitchsla

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 you think they dont know about R1-forum.com ? There's a very real possibility they don't. But I can garauntee they monitor the dragon site for events. As they learn of different forums they might check them out sometimes, but not as much. *Note - However I just clicked on their link, and it comes straight to our forum's thread about it. Great... June 8 - 12 DCSportbikes.COM makes a triumph tent return to the gap. CLICK HERE FOR INFO June 9-12 The North Florida Peckerheads 6th Annual Mountain Run 25 old fat farts riding slow and proud. June 10-11 The FZ1OA Gang returns to Fontana Village for their annual rally CLICK HERE FOR INFO June 11 Cherohala Challenge Bicycle Ride Some 500 riders on a 115-mile loop over the Dragon and Cherohala .... WOW June 15-19 The R1 Forum Returns to the Gap Headquarters at Fontana Village CLICK HERE FOR INFO June 17-20 The 2Wheel Tours leads a group to the Dragon CLICK HERE FOR INFO TWO WHEEL INN GRAND OPENING The newest motorcycle stop in Robbinsville is now open. Each motel room has its own motorcycle garage big enough for two bikes. Make your reservations early for this unique place to stay near the Dragon.

Originally posted by Kevap gawarrior is from Fayetteville, Georgia! :2bitchsla I'm sorry, I was talking about KneeDragger77, he replied to gawarrior's comment concerning Warwoman Road like he knew of the area.

Originally posted by nee.dragger I'm sorry, I didn't make it clear. I was talking about KneeDragger77, he replied to gawarrior's comment concerning Warwoman Road like he knew of the area.

Originally posted by nee.dragger An Ohio man knows about Warwoman Road? I thought only the locals knew of that one. It's a fun bit of asphault, but too short, only about 3 miles (the best part) going towards Clayton Georgia. Yea I know about it. Only because the guy I go down there with has been going for about 20 ys....:rock

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 Yea I know about it. Only because the guy I go down there with has been going for about 20 ys....:rock Me too.

It is funny, Earache is the same person who told me about Warwoman Road, and I live in Ga. lol. And he is in Indiana.

tail of the dragon done got hacked:crash http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=127390

Just checked www.tailofthedragon.com and it seems the Police harrassment has cooled down a bit. Lets hope it stays that way! :yesnod May 29: Wow .... talk about some awesome Rolling Thunder. Thousands of bikers converged on the Dragon and most of them were cruisers echoing the roar across the Gap. Heard about a couple of minor incidents and one that could have been much worse when a pick-up truck in the wrong lane side swiped a cruiser. Rider was transported with non-life threathening injuries. Serious accident on 28 near Fontana and a two bike accident on the Cherohala Skyway at mile 10 resulted in transports CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR WARNINGS. Actually a fairly safe day for the number of bikes. No LEO activity noted on the Gap. May 27-28: Friday was fairly busy with a couple of non-life threatening accidents. One gal on a cruiser ran into the bank at the Hump trying to keep up with her group. Please ride at your own comfortable pace. A cruiser rider airlifted from the Cherohala late Friday. Saturday was much busier with a majority of cruisers celebrating their own Rolling Thunder. Heard that there were many complaints against the Tennessee Highway Patrol for the past weekend. Looks like they might have calmed the uncalled for harassement. No major LEO activity noted so far this weekend. Also be aware of repaving on US 129 in the Robbinsville area. - might be some sections with gravel present. two bike accident on the Cherohala Skyway at mile 10 resulted in transports -- this was the deadly corner I made a warning post about (CLICK HERE (http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=1773911#post1773911) for that post) in the main convention thread... be careful at mile marker 10 in North Carolina guys and gals. :fact

I would make sure your tag is on the very back of your bike it is an easy ticket for the cops! Me and wheatman have allready found this out! We where at the look off at the gap ,off are bike and the pigs pulled up and wrote tickets for improper tag placement! I think its bull sh!t but im going to find a way to stick mine on the back so no harm is done! I would advise yall to do the same! They have to bitch about every thing!:cool:

Originally posted by BOBBY BULLET I would make sure your tag is on the very back of your bike it is an easy ticket for the cops! Me and wheatman have allready found this out! We where at the look off at the gap ,off are bike and the pigs pulled up and wrote tickets for improper tag placement! I think its bull sh!t but im going to find a way to stick mine on the back so no harm is done! I would advise yall to do the same! They have to bitch about every thing!:cool: Yeah, i guess they like that one because BKR1 got a ticket for the same thing twice in one year last year. He finally moved it:lol

the only thing I dont have is rear turn signals, here in Florida we dont have to have turn signals

Originally posted by Aron213 the only thing I dont have is rear turn signals, here in Florida we dont have to have turn signals According to http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp turn signals are not required in Tennessee or North Carolina. Be careful if you venture into Georgia though as they are required.

Originally posted by Kevap According to http://www.amadirectlink.com/legisltn/laws.asp turn signals are not required in Tennessee or North Carolina. Be careful if you venture into Georgia though as they are required. thanks man, I was reading on another site about someone getting nailed for tag placement and lack of signals, thats why I was wondering

Georgia does not care about turn signals or our tags! If you use your hand signals theres nothing that they can do! I,ve asked many of "GSP" and they say its ok long as your tag is readable and you use your hand signals! How hard is it to stick your hand in the air! :thumbup

Originally posted by BOBBY BULLET Georgia does not care about turn signals or our tags! If you use your hand signals theres nothing that they can do! I,ve asked many of "GSP" and they say its ok long as your tag is readable and you use your hand signals! How hard is it to stick your hand in the air! :thumbup Funny, I have turn signals but a Jersey Tropper friend of mine always stuck his hand out. I started doing it by habit @ 4 years ago! Voodoo

Originally posted by Kevap Just checked www.tailofthedragon.com and it seems the Police harrassment has cooled down a bit. Lets hope it stays that way! :yesnod If you believe that, I have some swampland to sell you down in the lower part of South Carolina.

Originally posted by nee.dragger If you believe that, I have some swampland to sell you down in the lower part of South Carolina. Really? how much? I like swampland:confused:

Originally posted by r1gladiator Really? how much? I like swampland:confused: Do I see a "Group Buy" here.:fact Voodoo

Originally posted by VoodooDsims Do I see a "Group Buy" here.:fact Voodoo U guys are always good for a laugh.

Originally posted by VoodooDsims Do I see a "Group Buy" here.:fact Voodoo Hey... STAY AWAY... he offered it to me first! Now then... does this swampland have gators? I really like gators! Does a airboat come with? Cause I'll need something to get around on to see all the gators! :crash

Originally posted by Kevap Hey... STAY AWAY... he offered it to me first! Now then... does this swampland have gators? I really like gators! Does a airboat come with? Cause I'll need something to get around on to see all the gators! :crash Per forum rules, yes you get 1st dibs. EXCEPTION - LAND!! - Land is controlled by the highest bidder and handles by the local government, not this forum!:fact I was willing to do a "group buy" for all to share but :finger I will just trustpass! Voodoo

Well can i have permission to bass fish in that there swamp!:lol :lol :thumbup :dunno

Originally posted by BOBBY BULLET Well can i have permission to bass fish in that there swamp!:lol :lol :thumbup :dunno Swamp owner has to sell you permit!:fact Or you can just trustpass like me! Voodoo

There was little PoPo on the gap the whole convention..... A BIG relief..!

Originally posted by SpidermanSS There was little PoPo on the gap the whole convention..... A BIG relief..! true. But I did see you and your boys get pinched for doin burnouts in the gas station parking lot on Saturday morning :no :no :lol :lol :lol

Originally posted by racindego true. But I did see you and your boys get pinched for doin burnouts in the gas station parking lot on Saturday morning :no :no :lol :lol :lol That was Pops McCoy:lol I thought we should all get together and do burnouts at the same time. Not to smart of the owner to come out busting on a guy who just spent $100 in the store:fact

Its hard to believe, but those bikes are even badder in person then they are in the pictures.

Yeah Pop's brought the "long bikes" up the the cross roads... :lol did a quick spin... lmao...

Originally posted by SpidermanSS There was little PoPo on the gap the whole convention..... A BIG relief..! Except the two yahoos we brought along with us!

TRUE.... :lol

Did anyone get it on video! If so lets see it!:D :thumbup