Going to the Dragon

[toasted_3111979]

Me and a couple buddies are going up to Gatlinburg Sept 8th-10th to run the dragon. We're trailering up, :shock: yeah I know but I've got to sleep on the way and none of us feel like having to get luggage for the bikes.
Hope to be leaving out of West Memphis by 9am on the 8th
Anyone interested in tagging along PM me for the info.

[Klattu]

A small group from work are planning a one day ride that Saturday, Sept 9th.
5 of us so far... will look for you up there.
We hope to arrive around 9am at the look out.
Not all VTXs, many types of bikes.

[toasted_3111979]

I'm now the only cruiser in the group going but oh well! Anyone else is welcome to join me.
Klattu I pm'd you my number..anyone wanting to meet us PM me and I'll give you my number.

[KevTN]

Just so you guys know that is the same weekend that TN plays florida...so be prepaired for the traffic!! Have fun and be safe.

[toasted_3111979]

Just so you guys know that is the same weekend that TN plays florida...so be prepaired for the traffic!! Have fun and be safe.

duh! this could get interesting. :shock: :?

anyone needing a room to stay in I'm looking for one more person...friend backed out at the last minute and i'm not cancelling the room. suites. PM if interested

[vtxBuster]

Hope you guys have a great time! There's some of us going over labor day weekend....leaving Thursday, coming back Monday. Heading from Oklahoma and picking some up along the way.

[Klattu]

The Lookout is opposite end from gas station.
It is not as far down as the lake or 'Foothills Parkway.

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254poster2005.jpg

[Klattu]

Just so you guys know that is the same weekend that TN plays florida...so be prepaired for the traffic!! Have fun and be safe.

Tennessee plays Air Force Sept 9...still a crowd, not as crazy.

toasted_3111979 How things looking from your direction?
5 so far, 1 dropped out.

[KevTN]

Just so you guys know that is the same weekend that TN plays florida...so be prepaired for the traffic!! Have fun and be safe.

Tennessee plays Air Force Sept 9...still a crowd, not as crazy.

toasted_3111979 How things looking from your direction?
5 so far, 1 dropped out.

You are correct...Be safe!

[toasted_3111979]

Not soo hot...came back from Alaska broke...had to get a hotel for 2 nights my self. I don't have the gas money to go now and i don't get paid again until the following friday..... :evil:
Hate bad weather when you're not at home........ :evil: :(

[Klattu]

Does that translate into your not going to make it?

We are still on track...
This will be our route.

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254tourmap3.JPG

If we see that we have more time, will try this one...

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254tourmap4.JPG

[toasted_3111979]

Yeah, just stayed close to home. Just got back from a 300 mile loop. Oh well there's always other weekends. :?

[Klattu]

Heres some photos from our loop...
We did the route above thru Smokys to Gatlinburg.
625 miles total back home.
Fuel was dropping in price while we rode...
$2.27 at Rising Fawn in Georgia on the way back!

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0002.JPG

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One of the very few 129 highway signs still in existance
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Seeing the fork springs hanging out is like seeing guts.
He was OK after brushing off
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A real 'Touring'
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0056.JPG

Snakes on a intersecting plane
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0058.JPG

The Hell Bender, really more fun to me
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0068.JPG

Not for this guy, OK, just really hurting
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0071.JPG

Real Drive In in Bryson City
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0075.JPG

They really need picnic tables here
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Hot Dang...there was a bike show going on in Cherokee!
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0087.JPG

This thing made my eyes burn
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0093.JPG

Out of sequence, back at Newfoundland Gap
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Coming into Gatlinburg..was like AC had been turned off...all of before and after this very cool
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0114.JPG

Look at what this GT40 guy rides!
And it is a 1300 too.
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0115.JPG

http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0120.JPG

Its the end of Gatlinburg as we knew it
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Homeward bound...back before 8pm.
A very good day.
http://bigbikeriders.com/photopost/data/500/6254DSCF0140.JPG

[toasted_3111979]

Man soo not fair!!!! :( Great pics and glad ya'll had a great time. Wish I'd been there. Oh well..saving my pennies and dimes. I've got to hit the Dragon and I'm going to DS&T next year. :D

[KevTN]

It's cool to see roads where you live. Chattanooga, Rising Fawn and such. Great pics thanks for sharing!