Oh crap - Tenn. cops are funded this year.

From Tail of the Dragon (http://www.tailofthedragon.com/) TAIL OF THE DRAGON EXCLUSIVE ? The State of Tennessee is spending more than $200,000 of taxpayer?s money to add overtime patrols at the Dragon this summer. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is receiving a $75,000 grant and the Blount County Sherriff Office is receiving $125,000. These grants will last through the summer and end on September 30, 2008. Maybe this will be a good year to check out the other roads. Hope it's not too bad.

uh oh

Damn, my 1st year there and theres Gunna be tons of COPS....Great! Guess i cant bring my Girl w/ me! http://media3.guzer.com/pictures/motorcycle_thong_cop.jpg

Damn, my 1st year there and theres Gunna be tons of COPS....Great! Guess i cant bring my Girl w/ me! http://media3.guzer.com/pictures/motorcycle_thong_cop.jpg Like you care.... :lol

Damn, my 1st year there and theres Gunna be tons of COPS....Great! Guess i cant bring my Girl w/ me! http://media3.guzer.com/pictures/motorcycle_thong_cop.jpg Well, last year (after the 2007 convention), they maintained their gestapo on the Dragon and no other roads. Best bet is just to keep it slow for your first run and be on the lookout for the "helmet tap" from other riders. If it's bad, well, there are plenty of other great roads to ride. And if you want... I'll babysit your gal for ya. :fact:

I heard horror stories about the Dragon last year late summer. That would really suck if they turned up the heat again in June.

Yup, I'd be willing to bet that there are more reasons than bad schools and a family to the sale of the resort....

Yup, I'd be willing to bet that there are more reasons than bad schools and a family to the sale of the resort.... That's a good point... WTF is going on here anyways? I mean, who is this really benefiting? Obviously the local businesses don't want to lose their customers, and as far as I know, they're making a lot of money from the motorcycle crowds. Are the other paying customers complaining? Is it strictly political? Anyone know anything about the blount county politics that can chime in?

I'll bet money it's locals. They use that road (and others) to travel daily and are probably sick and tired of the bikes coming at them, around them, etc. 2 Years ago I got pulled over on the way into Robbinsville because a local called me in because I passed him and a line of cars. Cop was gonna ring me up, too, when the front vehicle (a tree trimming truck) drove past. Cop flagged him down, asked him their side of the story and they corroborated mine: that I did NOT cross the double yellow while passing, and that the guy who called me in had been weaving in and out of his lane to prevent others from passing. Cop let me go. It's not hard to tell that a lot of the locals despise the bike activity....and with what I've seen from Harley and sport bike guys combined, I can't say that I blame them. It's funny how everybody preaches it's NOT a race track and to ride your own pace, yet most go up there and tear it up like there's no tomorrow. I'm not preaching against going fast and having some fun, but I understand why people would be upset.

LOL..babysit my girl.. Dont think she can get off of work anyway! And im gunna take my 1st 2 runs Slower than Bogies fastest!

And im gunna take my 1st 2 runs Slower than Bogies fastest! ok. Don't go gettin' the big head J, that place is NOT where you want your balls leading your brain. :fact

ok. Don't go gettin' the big head J, that place is NOT where you want your balls leading your brain. :fact ofcourse not, the joke must have went over your head!:lol

maybe no one should go ride this year thus they wont get much funding next year and loss of revenue from ticket writing lol but dont think that's gonna happen

ofcourse not, the joke must have went over your head!:lol There was a joke in there?

There was a joke in there? Evidently.

There was a joke in there? I didn't see it either! :crash

Happens every year.

Uhm... isn't that like twice what they got last year? This is going to be interesting. Oh well... plenty of roads. If they want 129, let them have it all to themselves. :finger Bastages :no...

I'll bet money it's locals. They use that road (and others) to travel daily and are probably sick and tired of the bikes coming at them, around them, etc. 2 Years ago I got pulled over on the way into Robbinsville because a local called me in because I passed him and a line of cars. Cop was gonna ring me up, too, when the front vehicle (a tree trimming truck) drove past. Cop flagged him down, asked him their side of the story and they corroborated mine: that I did NOT cross the double yellow while passing, and that the guy who called me in had been weaving in and out of his lane to prevent others from passing. Cop let me go. It's not hard to tell that a lot of the locals despise the bike activity....and with what I've seen from Harley and sport bike guys combined, I can't say that I blame them. It's funny how everybody preaches it's NOT a race track and to ride your own pace, yet most go up there and tear it up like there's no tomorrow. I'm not preaching against going fast and having some fun, but I understand why people would be upset. Well put Kirk. I agree with you about the locals. I can see why they would get really tired of it over the years. I remember you getting pulled over just past the light coming out of Robbinsville on 143. We were behind you just after it happened. I remember you telling me about it. I guess early morning rides and late evening rides may be the ticket this year.

Well put Kirk. I agree with you about the locals. I can see why they would get really tired of it over the years. I remember you getting pulled over just past the light coming out of Robbinsville on 143. We were behind you just after it happened. I remember you telling me about it. I guess early morning rides and late evening rides may be the ticket this year. Skeeter is a wise man:secret:, just lay off the during the fast group early AM so us poodles get through. :rant

Skeeter is a wise man:secret:, just lay off the during the fast group early AM so us poodles get through. :rant Skeeter is one of "the fast group." :fact There are plenty of roads. It's going to be a great time.

Skeeter is one of "the fast group." :fact There are plenty of roads. It's going to be a great time. I'm not that fast up there. Well, maybe on the Skyway I'll open up the little R6. I agree, it's going to be a real fun trip this year. :rock

I didn't see it either! :crash Bogie < Fast..... :secret:

And im gunna take my 1st 2 runs Slower than Bogies fastest! Bogie < Fast..... :secret: ...then you SHOULD have said: I'm gonna take my 1st 2 runs slow, which will be quicker than Bogie's fastest! The way you said it isn't a joke on anybody. :2bitchsla You worry me, J. Your first day there you need to go ride it early in the morning. When you make it to the top, and are properly humbled, you'll forget all about bowing up about who's fast and who is not. I know you're gonna come back and say you are joking, but IMO there's a part of you that wants to prove something just because of all the BS we all pull on the forum. Prove you can get up and down the mountain under control in one piece.........that's all that matters. You'll get 10x more respect for riding within your limits than if you wad it up trying to push it. And crashing at the Gap ain't like wheelieing into your neighbor's bushes. :fact

...then you SHOULD have said: I'm gonna take my 1st 2 runs slow, which will be quicker than Bogie's fastest! The way you said it isn't a joke on anybody. :2bitchsla You worry me, J. Your first day there you need to go ride it early in the morning. When you make it to the top, and are properly humbled, you'll forget all about bowing up about who's fast and who is not. I know you're gonna come back and say you are joking, but IMO there's a part of you that wants to prove something just because of all the BS we all pull on the forum. Prove you can get up and down the mountain under control in one piece.........that's all that matters. You'll get 10x more respect for riding within your limits than if you wad it up trying to push it. And crashing at the Gap ain't like wheelieing into your neighbor's bushes. :fact :lol LOL..Thats hilarious that what i meant! And in now way do i plan on Fuggin around down there! I Have Much respect for the dragon as I've been watching tons of vids of thr trails and cant wait to get down there! And I Dont need to prove anything to you guys, Nor do i exect to ride that road or area better than anyone thats ridden there before, this would be my 1st time and i'd be a real shmuck to say Im faster, or Better in any way on these passes. Im going to be a first timer Just Putting around like Driving miss Daisy!

:lol LOL..Thats hilarious that what i meant! And in now way do i plan on Fuggin around down there! I Have Much respect for the dragon as I've been watching tons of vids of thr trails and cant wait to get down there! And I Dont need to prove anything to you guys, Nor do i exect to ride that road or area better than anyone thats ridden there before, this would be my 1st time and i'd be a real shmuck to say Im faster, or Better in any way on these passes. Im going to be a first timer Just Putting around like Driving miss Daisy! Hey J. What day are you getting there? I'll be there all week, and I'm not out to assault the Dragon this trip. I may run it quick a time and back, but I'm going to be slow and enjoy the company. Let me know when you want to make a run and I'll take you down to the lake and back to the Crossroads, and stop and show you a few things to be aware of.

Hey J. What day are you getting there? I'll be there all week, and I'm not out to assault the Dragon this trip. I may run it quick a time and back, but I'm going to be slow and enjoy the company. Let me know when you want to make a run and I'll take you down to the lake and back to the Crossroads, and stop and show you a few things to be aware of. Sounds Cool man, I wouldn't mind having a few Experienced Riders showing me a few things! I Should be there by Friday the lastest, Going to try and get there Wednesday or thursday! Its been real Quiet in the NYC thread, so im not sure if im coming down with any one. I may have to make my own plans! Im not trying to miss this year at all! Again i Really appreciate the offer! :thumbup

Sounds Cool man, I wouldn't mind having a few Experienced Riders showing me a few things! I Should be there by Friday the lastest, Going to try and get there Wednesday or thursday! Its been real Quiet in the NYC thread, so im not sure if im coming down with any one. I may have to make my own plans! Im not trying to miss this year at all! Again i Really appreciate the offer! :thumbup No problem... you've got PM. Just give me a call and let me know what you arrival looks like.

Man I cant wait!!!!:fire

Man I cant wait!!!!:fire For what? The Convention, or the law enforcement? Y'all can compare badges and talk shop, while folks like me will get the roadside beating treatment :crash. :lol

I had a situation happen when I was stationed in Idaho for nuke training. The locals got very "pissy" with the navy presence there and started ripping us off, cops were targeting out of state cars with base stickers, shit like that. After enough complaints the base CO had a special pay day and we all got paid in $2 bills. After a 2 weeks of this he put an ad on the local TV station and asked all the local business and citizens to count the number of $2 bills they had and then told them it was all from the military there and if they wanted it to continue to start treating us better. It worked. If we make enough of a statement to the local PD, city, county and state reps about how much money we bring in there they may back off. If not, we find another road. Hell, Fontana should be bitching to the local council about harassing us.

For what? The Convention, or the law enforcement? Y'all can compare badges and talk shop, while folks like me will get the roadside beating treatment :crash. :lol I dont plan on getting pulled.

I dont plan on getting pulled. Me neither brother... too much fun to be had at the track to complicate things on the street.

Me neither brother... too much fun to be had at the track to complicate things on the street. :thumbup

Lotsa :makeout going on in this thread... :lol Can't wait to get to Fontana with ya'll folks either.

you ride the place within the law and you want have any troubles and will still have a ton of fun....I would be willing to be 95% of the people that go up there can't even ride the posted MPH through the turns. It is from turn to turn that people are getting themselves in trouble and hurt. The place is beautiful, you get to ride with friends all day long, hang out together in the evenings and wake up and do it all over again the next day. No matter what cops etc are up there that is still great stuff!

What's the Gap?? :dunno :vanish

And crashing at the Gap ain't like wheelieing into your neighbor's bushes. :fact lmao :hammer::hammer:

What's the Gap?? :dunno :vanish Its that spot in the Middle of you ARSE when Gaybian Pulls out.... :crash

Its that spot in the Middle of you ARSE when Gaybian Pulls out.... :crash Bahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!

Bahahahahahaha!!!!!!!! I got a infraction for that, His Butt Must still be hurting! :thumbup

I got a infraction for that, His Butt Must still be hurting! :thumbup :lol

I got a infraction for that, His Butt Must still be hurting! :thumbup So what bush have you picked out this year J?? :drunk:

The one under the DEAL'S Gap Sign! I Plan on endoing into the Sign this year! LOL....

The one under the DEAL'S Gap Sign! I Plan on endoing into the Sign this year! LOL.... Sweet!! :crash :lol Keep in mind my endo was the result of a stupid cager where your get off was the result of your love for plants evidently!! :fact :lol

The one under the DEAL'S Gap Sign! I Plan on endoing into the Sign this year! LOL.... :lol

The one under the DEAL'S Gap Sign! I Plan on endoing into the Sign this year! LOL.... No man... don't do it. The sign is cool :fact. Much better places where Killboy will be :secret:. :lol

Sweet!! :crash :lol Keep in mind my endo was the result of a stupid cager where your get off was the result of your love for plants evidently!! :fact :lol :lol I was J/K BTW....:crash I Plan on being the Safest,Slowest and Cautious Rider @ the Gap this year! :thumbup

correct me if im wrong but wasn't there a big to-do about cops last year . i did not see a single cop on the gap or any place else..

I Plan on being the Safest,Slowest and Cautious Rider @ the Gap this year! :thumbup That is the smartest thing you can do. :fact :thumbup

correct me if im wrong but wasn't there a big to-do about cops last year . i did not see a single cop on the gap or any place else.. I wonder the same thing too, not but one trooper for report on the fender bender by the bridge!!:)

I wonder the same thing too, not but one trooper for report on the fender bender by the bridge!!:) Are you talking about that one near Fontana? The NC Troopers haven't committed to an assault on bikes, but they do harass. Bigpunr1 (Al) and I were heading back to Fontana from running the Robbinsville loop, and just outside of Robbinsville we picked up a NC Trooper who followed us all the way to 28, took a left with us, followed for another few miles and then flipped a crazy U-turn in the middle of the road. The whole time we were doing like 54 mph :lol.

It's funny how everybody preaches it's NOT a race track and to ride your own pace, yet most go up there and tear it up like there's no tomorrow. I'm not preaching against going fast and having some fun, but I understand why people would be upset. have you ever noticed that the people that say THIS IS NOT A RACE TRACK guard their spot on the road like a podium finish at the bigest race in the world????

I was J/K BTW....:crash I Plan on being the Safest,Slowest and Cautious Rider @ the Gap this year! :thumbup have reverse? going to need it to beat Bogie as the slowest

That is the smartest thing you can do. :fact :thumbup Thanx! I'll play it safe! :thumbup have reverse? going to need it to beat Bogie as the slowest LOL.. Actually dont need to be the slowest..:crash But im definetly not trying to make any passes.. http://youtube.com/watch?v=57JwGSD8h-w :repo: LOL though....

It's funny how everybody preaches it's NOT a race track and to ride your own pace, yet most go up there and tear it up like there's no tomorrow. I'm not preaching against going fast and having some fun, but I understand why people would be upset. have you ever noticed that the people that say THIS IS NOT A RACE TRACK guard their spot on the road like a podium finish at the bigest race in the world???? :dunno If I see someone riding my tail, I always let them pass. It's hard to notice people behind you sometimes though, since all your attention is usually focused on the road ahead.

:dunno If I see someone riding my tail, I always let them pass. It's hard to notice people behind you sometimes though, since all your attention is usually focused on the road ahead. +1 I let people by all the time. Beats having them try to prove a point in the wrong area and us both ending up in the ditches.

have you guys ever told some one this isn't a race track after you spent 5 or 6 miles blocking every pass attempt made? no i dint think so. im not talking about you guys i was just trying to point out a bit of b/s thats all

have you guys ever told some one this isn't a race track after you spent 5 or 6 miles blocking every pass attempt made? no i dint think so. im not talking about you guys i was just trying to point out a bit of b/s thats all Didn't you already try to make that point? Now, I've heard of people bragging about their best "time" on the Gap (minutes/seconds), but I haven't heard or seen anyone actively trying to block me from passing. If someone is not letting you pass, it's usually because they don't know you're behind them.

last year i had several groups of harleys block me from passing on the road from fonatana to the crossroads while they moved along at 15-20 mph. i thought it was very rude and kinda dangerous since they went to the point of completely blocking the oncoming lane, and all i was doing was 40-45. i didnt try passing at all on the dragon itself though i did let quite a few people pass me heh. and j, thats a great video, i have seen short parts of it before but never heard the commentary from the filmers, thats great why would the riders beat the cagers arse for the riders own stupidity lol.

Just came back and trust me there will be a Police presence there. I recieved a Warning, bu could have easily had a several hundred dollar fine. I have worn out the tires on both the Warrior and the R1, depending on what I can afford I may end up being on a bicycle with you guys...

i dont time myself dont even own a watch..but if i want to enjoy the road at a quicker pace than some one else thats my business

I am sad that I am probibaly not gonna m,ake it this year, luckily there are a bunch of other roads to try out so despite a police presence on the gap you lucky things should still have pleanty of fun :( Gonna miss U lot......

Oh great. Lots of cops. Anybody wanna go to blood mountain to stay away from them? Ian www.redlinestands.com

Oh great. Lots of cops. Anybody wanna go to blood mountain to stay away from them? Ian www.redlinestands.com After a few blasts on the mountain I'm sure leo's will start to show up. It's good for a few runs then leave.