Pics from the dragon

Here they are, hope you enjoy them. I know I had a blast and man what great riding. To all the gap lovers though, I'm sorry but Georgia was better riding.... http://a6.cpimg.com/image/4C/E9/32441676-d812-028001E0-.jpg http://a9.cpimg.com/image/4F/E9/32441679-149b-028001E0-.jpg http://a1.cpimg.com/image/51/E9/32441681-5979-028001E0-.jpg http://a8.cpimg.com/image/94/EC/32441748-f7fa-028001E0-.jpg http://a9.cpimg.com/image/95/EC/32441749-c4b1-028001E0-.jpg http://a1.cpimg.com/image/97/EC/32441751-0471-028001E0-.jpg

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Looks like a blast man.

I took a bunch of pics, but they all sucked. This is one good shot of Philly, check out the chalkboard. He has a reputation that is known all over the USA....

The po po were thick - saw 12 Troopers on the Gap, two of them were on motorcycles (looked like beater KZ1000's). In this photo, Philly and I attract a crowd...

Looks fun :) Wish I was there :(

Originally posted by Earache The po po were thick - saw 12 Troopers on the Gap, two of them were on motorcycles (looked like beater KZ1000's). In this photo, Philly and I attract a crowd... No tickets I hope!

Looks like you guys had an awesome time. ROCK

Originally posted by RTSR6 No tickets I hope! BKR1 received a ticket for improper plate (again - it's an annual thing) and Donnie received a warning for crossing double yellow in Georgia. Philly and I escaped unscathed mostly in part to our adherence to the law and univerally slow riding speeds....:D

Great pics man! Sounds like you guys had a great time!

awesome pics, post more please:yesnod earache, were you running slicks or just supercorsas?

looks great we are heading there in may

Nice pics guys. I can't wait to get up there. I love that overlook with the lake in the background. I'm looking forward to riding the surrounding area too.

Man looks like a ton of fun.

Nice Pics. I think I met you all on thursday on alcoa Hwy. I remember seeing a yellow Ducati on a trailer

Here's a few pics I took. Earache and Crankshaft

Great pics:thumbup Wish I could ride with you guys. Not liking all the ticket venders:(

Outside TWO in Ga. on Friday

CROT

Dinner time!

Me, Zrider, and 2nd time on the other side of Cherohala.

Those semi's just don't do as well up there as we do:D

Me, Eddie, and Ned somewhere on the Cherohala

Last one for now. Ned cooked us up some really good potatoes on the open fire:yesnod

Just wanted to say also I had a great time this weekend! Perfect weather and some great fellas to ride and hang out with.

where did you guys stay??

Originally posted by stoddy where did you guys stay?? The Phillips Motel.

Okay late as usual , I did not see this thread so I will post this pic for the third time incase you guys missed it . Great to see everyone ! cant wait till the next time ! Thanks for taking pics Ned , this is the best one I have of me from the Gap ever ! It almost looks like I am going fast or something !:lol

chad, had a great time up there with you too! Cant wait for june. To all Gap hopefuls a bit of advice. If you see a yellow ducati, or a flamed red/black R1 (aka: fast eddie) you had better get out of the way because those are 2 fast dudes! :yesnod Guys, I consider myself a decent rider and can hold my own in the race group at the track with ease. However, I'd have to say I got the smack laid down on my candy ass by those 2 with ease. I remember wondering why am I pushing so hard and they keep getting farther and farther away? :D I guess that goes to show you that you might think you are hot sh*t, but you cant mess with dudes that have 20 plus years of riding experience. I remember on 28 getting the best of Eric braking into a turn. I passed him going into the outside after finally getting close enough to make a move. Shoot, not 3 turns later I'm diving in hard and sweating bullets trying to keep ahead, and here comes the yellow duc pass me on the brakes like I'm stuck in cement :lol Not to leave anyone out, Chad is a great rider too. Very smooth and controlled. I cant wait to do it all again in june. :thumbup

Great pics!!!!!!Looks like you boys had a blast!!!!! :thumbup

having said all that, I'd invite eric to come to my world (the track) but I know that he knows he wouldnt stand a chance of an icecube in hell :lol amazing how street and track riding are 2 totally different worlds

The scenery in this area is INCREDIBLE ! This dam was probably built in the 30's with very primitive tools by todays standards , very cool .

Originally posted by pkracer21j awesome pics, post more please:yesnod earache, were you running slicks or just supercorsas? Just Super Corsa's - looks like a slick from that angle though. I'd bet the cops would give you a ticket for running slicks... just because they can ;)

Originally posted by BKR1 The scenery in this area is INCREDIBLE ! This dam was probably built in the 30's with very primitive tools by todays standards , very cool . I'd love to read a history on that damn ... know of any websites? I'd read or seen someplace that the Tapoco Lodge was the "dorm" for the workers that built that dam - know any more about it?

If you see a yellow ducati, or a flamed red/black R1 (aka: fast eddie) you had better get out of the way because those are 2 fast dudes! :yesnod ] It's the Diet Mt. Dew - ya drink enough of it and you really, really have to go pee!

Thanks Phil:D Eric and Eddie are some seriously fast dudes! Last year I could not even keep them in my sights, but this year I could at least meet back up with them before they could get their helmets off:lol I must be making a little progress. :D Brian, you will have to hit Blood Mountain in Ga with us in June. Maybe we can make a trip down that way on the Thursday of the Convention. That way there will not be any Po Po. I know how you like the Po Po:D You will love Blood Mountain. We could head down early do a few runs up and over Blood Mountain and be back by mid afternoon. Just ask Phil how he liked Blood Mountain;)

Originally posted by Earache I'd love to read a history on that damn ... know of any websites? I'd read or seen someplace that the Tapoco Lodge was the "dorm" for the workers that built that dam - know any more about it? Eric, I was reading one of those little signs at a pull off on the Cherohala yesterday and it was saying back in the 30's that where we were standing as far as you could see it was clear cutted. They had pictures of trees that were over a hundred years old and taller than the men cutting them with the tree on it's side:scared . Could you imagine looking out from a lookout on the Cherohala and seeing trees that size! Or what would be even more weird, to look out and see no trees.

Phil dont feel bad about Eddie and Eric leaving you , they do that to everyone ! :eek: Yea i will move the tag , dam TNHP ! :lol Actually , one bad thing always happens to me , if its a tag under tag ticket , Ill take it in advance !:lol :cryin :dollar

Looks like I'll be outclassed this summer if I get to go.:( Oh well, I'll put on a hell of a spark show in the process so it's a good thing you guys will be ahead of me.:rock

Originally posted by 1700warrior Looks like I'll be outclassed this summer if I get to go.:( Oh well, I'll put on a hell of a spark show in the process so it's a good thing you guys will be ahead of me.:rock No problem, we will need someone to keep the Gap lit up for us at night:D

Originally posted by gawarrior No problem, we will need someone to keep the Gap lit up for us at night:D Tis true:lol Between the peg sparks (and possibly the trailing arm, depending on how aggressive I get:finger ) and the big ass LED tail light, it should do just fine for night time lighting.....LOL You should know, you have one:rock Oh yeah, I'm fixing to roll over the 37k mile mark on her. Got top mileage on the rswarrior site:rock :thumbup Think it's broken in enough to take to the Gap?? ROFL

Hi fellas Had a great time hookin up with everyone on Friday. Here are a couple of pics of the gang. --Chad, Eddie and Donnie lounging in front of the store at the Gap after about 270 miles that first day.

More of the gang at speed :fork

Have any '04s arrived yet... Thought so! Ron, Donnie and Me at the top of Blood Mountain run. The weather couln't have been better.

R1 lunch stop !! Thanks again guys. See ya in June, if not sooner! :fork

really wish i could have made the run with you guys, looks like i missed alot of fun:(

well it is going to be my first time there in may so i will be taking it easy for the first couple of runs on the dragon,i heard it can eat you alives with one small mistake and suggestion boys for me

damn damn damn!!! How I wish I could have made the trip this weekend! I am just sick with jealousy over those pics!

Originally posted by stoddy well it is going to be my first time there in may so i will be taking it easy for the first couple of runs on the dragon,i heard it can eat you alives with one small mistake and suggestion boys for me Stoddy, are you for sure making the trip in June? If so, I need to add you to the definates list and also get the $15 food money from you. You will love the Gap and surronding areas, just ride in your limits and you will be fine. Chad

Glad you guys had a safe trip. Were the State Troopers cruising thru the Gap or just in the pull offs? Kevin info@mrcycles.com

I counted 12 Troopers / sheriff deputy - four cars were sitting at the Overlook, four more driving through the Gap and two sitting still. Also saw two Troopers on bikes riding in the Gap. There was a chopper in the air as well. Sucked.

didnt suck as bad as the guy and wife on the harley that we had to follow through for like 5 miles...

Originally posted by Earache I counted 12 Troopers / sheriff deputy - four cars were sitting at the Overlook, four more driving through the Gap and two sitting still. Also saw two Troopers on bikes riding in the Gap. There was a chopper in the air as well. Sucked. That would suck. A few of the guys from the shop are going on Sunday. I guess we should expect the same. Kevin info@mrcycles.com

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 didnt suck as bad as the guy and wife on the harley that we had to follow through for like 5 miles... No kiddin'. I'm lucky that I didn't get a ticket for passing them after following along patiently for 30 minutes. You'd think he'd have the manners to wave us and the five cars following him by...

Originally posted by gawarrior Stoddy, are you for sure making the trip in June? If so, I need to add you to the definates list and also get the $15 food money from you. You will love the Gap and surronding areas, just ride in your limits and you will be fine. Chad chad : i am going in may with a bunch of people

Originally posted by stoddy chad : i am going in may with a bunch of people Oh, that is cool. Have fun and be careful.

It was good seeing old friends and meeting new friends this weekend. It was a lot of fun as usual, I just wish I could have made it up there a day earlier to hit Ga. with you guys. Anytime that you need your potatoes washed...Phil is the man:fact Did somebody say bourbon grilled Spam? You boys really know how to eat!

Originally posted by Earache I counted 12 Troopers / sheriff deputy - four cars were sitting at the Overlook, four more driving through the Gap and two sitting still. Also saw two Troopers on bikes riding in the Gap. There was a chopper in the air as well. Sucked. Chooper in the air? Orange County or West Coast? No more dark beer for you :beer

Originally posted by ZRider Chooper in the air? Orange County or West Coast? No more dark beer for you :beer Must have been OCC :D Did Phil post this picture or not? Two guys fighting for the "Old Fart Rider" award...

Damn, sounds like with all those popo out there, they are going to kill the tourist draw this year.

Originally posted by 1700warrior Damn, sounds like with all those popo out there, they are going to kill the tourist draw this year. I think that's the plan. They want tourist money, just not biker tourist money...

How early did they start patroling? In the past you don't see them till after 10 in the mornig and there gone by 6:30.

I rode the Gap around 10:00 AM and didn't see them and they left around 5:00 PM So the same as the past really

:rock We've always planned around that so this should be no problem.

nice pics Earache!

Originally posted by Earache I rode the Gap around 10:00 AM and didn't see them and they left around 5:00 PM So the same as the past really We will just have to keep our watch for them this weekend. Did anyone notice any cops on the Skyway? Kevin info@mrcycles.com

Originally posted by Vman1300 We will just have to keep our watch for them this weekend. Did anyone notice any cops on the Skyway? Kevin info@mrcycles.com Not a single cop - which is unusual. Not any cars either - must have been to early in the year for them. Just a few HD's and that was about it

DAMN I miss HOME:cryin

Originally posted by Earache Not a single cop - which is unusual. Not any cars either - must have been to early in the year for them. Just a few HD's and that was about it Perfect! Thats where my bike is more at home anyway.... Kevin info@mrcycles.com

Originally posted by Earache Not a single cop - which is unusual. Not any cars either - must have been to early in the year for them. Just a few HD's and that was about it Yea that was strange huh? The skyway was cool but after a while its kind of boring ya know... I mean Eric and I probably carried an average speed of 80 to 100mph the whole time and it was just ok to me. Now hwy 28.... thats an awesome road:rock

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 Yea that was strange huh? The skyway was cool but after a while its kind of boring ya know... I mean Eric and I probably carried an average speed of 80 to 100mph the whole time and it was just ok to me. Now hwy 28.... thats an awesome road:rock Not as awesome as Blood Mountain though:rock. Ned PM'd me and suggested doing a trip down there soon. Maybe after the Convention. I will look into cabin prices there. You and Eric in? Phil, Also go check the Official Thread for the Convention, Jimsab posted some t-shirts he had made. Maybe get with him about them. chad

Originally posted by gawarrior You and Eric in? You just know I'm in! We could stay in Highalnd, NC - cool town - and then take War Woman over to Helen / Suches. or even stay in Helen or Dahlonega (they have a couple of decent bar s within walking distance of the Holiday Inn Express). The Franklin Hotel in Franklin (who'd have guessed?) is cheap and clean and is conveniently located between southern 28 and The Blood. A bar or two within walking distance. Or maybe the Marietta Conference Center that I told you about - might be able to get some decent rates from the wifey. I'll bring the ST down next time - it's faster than the Duc :D

Sounds good.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhh. I wish I could set everything up to come to the convetion in june. This place looks like paradise for bikes. I am still thinking about it. I am really do. .....yes...All the way from Israel. Great pics, Eric. Yinnon.

Originally posted by downtown Ohhhhhhhhhhhh. I wish I could set everything up to come to the convetion in june. This place looks like paradise for bikes. I am still thinking about it. I am really do. .....yes...All the way from Israel. Great pics, Eric. Yinnon. That would be really cool!!! Hope you can make it Chad

Originally posted by downtown Ohhhhhhhhhhhh. I wish I could set everything up to come to the convetion in june. This place looks like paradise for bikes. I am still thinking about it. I am really do. .....yes...All the way from Israel. Great pics, Eric. Yinnon. You'll have free room and board if you can make it.

I already found out for a flight and I found a good deal on a flight from Israel directly to Atlanta and back to Israel. Earache, Found some info for me about bikes for rent in your erea. I am still thinking seriosly about it and I hope I will be able to get the money. Its about $2500 for the whole thing include the bike. GXRKLR, Thanks!!! :) I am printing this thread right now. :lol

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Follow this link to see one of our finest Gap riders from this past weekend trying to make up for the lack of HP on his ride. http://www.dragaknee.com/gallery/Deal-s-Gap/rowing This is some funny stuff......

Ha! I remember that - Phil and I were following this slow assed HD through the Gap - we had a Trooper ahead of us and the HD was going about 13 mph. I saw the guy with the camera taking our pics so I started to "row" in order to go faster. Didn't work....

Killboy has the pictures up from our weekend at the Gap. Here's the link.... http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventframe?event=04RK002900&start=32&ts=1083021352 Check out that fast red R1.....bottom row 2nd and 3rd from left.

man thats so exiciting cant wait till June!

this one is especially cool http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=04RK0029000037&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1 too bad its zoomed in cause you cant see the yellow ducati about 20 feet behind me :lol :sneaky

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 this one is especially cool http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=04RK0029000037&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1 too bad its zoomed in cause you cant see the yellow ducati about 20 feet behind me :lol :sneaky :lol

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 this one is especially cool too bad its zoomed in cause you cant see the yellow ducati about 20 feet behind me :lol :sneaky I'll be conducting a riding class titled "How not to ride like a girl" on Friday o fthe convention. You might wanna be there... Beeeeeaaaatttcchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

As long as it not a class on how to ride like this ==>

Originally posted by TomParis As long as it not a class on how to ride like this ==> Kneedragger77 will be teaching that class....:D Polesmoking 101

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.... *pause for effect* Did you get that memo I sent you? See, we are putting new covers on our TPS reports.....

Originally posted by Earache BKR1 received a ticket for improper plate (again - it's an annual thing) and Donnie received a warning for crossing double yellow in Georgia. Philly and I escaped unscathed mostly in part to our adherence to the law and univerally slow riding speeds....:D damn it is already may huh??? :jump what's up Eric?? hope to see you guys this summers......:fork

Originally posted by lil R! damn it is already may huh??? :jump what's up Eric?? hope to see you guys this summers......:fork Berk, you still joining us in june, Right? If so, if you don't mind sending me $15 for food I would appreciate it.:thumbup

yea, or we will be sending some shady types to come knocking on your door

Excuse me..........I think you have my stapler.

Originally posted by KneeDragger77 yea, or we will be sending some shady types to come knocking on your door Dude, Berk IS a shady type!!! Can't wait to see you again - rae you going to ride up again?

Originally posted by ZRider Excuse me..........I think you have my stapler. If you could just move your office to the basement storeroom, that'd be greaaaattttt....

hey peter.... whats happenin... soooo, I think its time we had a little talk...

Originally posted by downtown Ohhhhhhhhhhhh. I wish I could set everything up to come to the convetion in june. This place looks like paradise for bikes. I am still thinking about it. I am really do. .....yes...All the way from Israel. Great pics, Eric. Yinnon. Make it happen! You are very welcome to join us. Even if you cant make it this time you should arrange a trip another time. There are plenty of us who are up for weekend trips. :riding

Originally posted by stoddy well it is going to be my first time there in may so i will be taking it easy for the first couple of runs on the dragon,i heard it can eat you alives with one small mistake and suggestion boys for me Do wha you are comfortable with and nothing more. Some of these guys know the road like the back of their hand and if you tried to keep up you will be toast. I think most will respect those of us whose biggest concern is bringing body and self home in one peice. I am not out to impress anybody (not that I could anyway:lol ).

trains70, Thanks bro' I dont think I will make it this time. I widh I could.