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Very lucky indeed. This could have gone wrong in so many ways. I did have my CB on. I heard the two drivers after the incident and they were not pleased with what happened. The second truck even told the first that he was getting ready to make a statement for a crash.
The hairpin turn was probably the tightest of all the roads we were on. It's surprising with all the lakes, rivers, streams and water falls we visited or see, we never got a chance to go swimming, or test our how waterproof our cameras are. Glad your camera and sound was still recording when we parked. The fried pickle joke's the best! I really do think all birds play chicken with each other. it must be their national sport or past time. Too bad you couldn't make the video 6 minutes, 6 seconds and 6 frames long.
Is it for beginners? Absolutely. If you ride the speed limit, it's no challenge at all. It's just a great and fun ride if you don't ride like a moron. If you're ever up in northeastern TN (where I live), look up the "Southern Dozen" for some FANTASTIC riding!! They are all pretty much out my front door, so I'm spoiled! Ride safe!!
Interesting point. In my video I state that a beginner should ride this with other experienced riders. In that situation it is a good setup to have an experienced rider behind the beginner to keep traffic off them. Then an experienced rider ahead of the beginner to act as a scout as well as showing the best lines through the corners. I would agree your point IF the beginner rider was the only rider on the road. However, reality is there are other types of riders and drivers on the road too. That mix can lead to problems.
@@RRatedCustoms So very true. I'm not an inexperienced rider myself (been riding street bikes since 1985), but I recall riding down the mountain in California where I lived. I was with about eight other riders. We all were on big cruisers. The road is two lanes down the mountain with steep cliffs and no railings. As we rounded a blind corner with a high sheer wall to our right, about three idiots on crotch rockets came blowing by us from behind. They passed us in our lane only inches from us, not even bothering to wait for the straightaway around the corner. The could have caused any one of us nine riders to crash. Narcissistic morons abound on mountain twisties, so your point is spot on! Having some experienced riders to buffer the less experienced is a good idea. The lead man, however, has to make sure to dial it down a bit so that the less experienced riders don't fall into the trap of trying to keep up. That game of leap frog is deadly. Thanks for the quick reply!! Ride safe, sir, and keep the rubber side down!!
That is a terrible scenario you described in California but it happens a lot. Your point about the narcissists is a good one. Look at all the crashes and near misses near roadside photograpers. I do get out in NE Tennesee from time to time. I will be sure to check those roads you suggested. Stay safe and have fun!
I don't get what's with those suicidal birds. I lost count, during my last trip... Always diving in front of me, not anywhere in the visible area ahead, always right in front.
I know my rear stock Dunlop tire tire will sing when the tread is getting near replacing. If your tread depth is good then it might be a bearing. Keep me posted because now I am curious.
@@RRatedCustoms I actually think it was just my chain guide. Getting a vibration above 90 so I had it on the stand and I got it up to like 40 and killed the engine. While riding I don't hear it.
HAHA! I had a supervisor where I work that would jump out of their screen and let out a little yelp when they came around the corner without expecting me. Maybe I am a ghost and just don't know it 👻
Do you mean like you have it here? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KNMHEbII0xo.htmlsi=gZTXwgPEzvxYSr4P&t=19 Or maybe like this when I tested one in the cold of Winter versus blazing summer heat? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QYJBfKslmtE.htmlsi=eXHPukS_lPGusja3&t=809 Or even like this one last year? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7Td1YMHNsPA.htmlsi=RwAhRHn8SxygKpCd&t=111 Thanks for stopping by!
Nice way to document our visit. If we go back we have to stop back at the Front Porch on our first night. Great food, history and ambience. Plus, maybe we can learn more about the ghost.
That is awesome especially being an early TC. I had a 1999 FLHPTI and it ran great mechanically until the day it got totalled with over 86k miles on the odometer.
@@RRatedCustoms it probably was about 20 years ago. I remember pulling off the highway I still have the pictures somewhere I was walking around taking the pictures of the red brick buildings.. I remember one intersection it said up the street Catholic Church down the street Protestant church.. as I was taking pictures of gentlemen walked up and asked if I wanted to buy it I said by what and he said the town....😮. Actually I pulled off the highway hoping to find a quart of oil.. these kids chased me through the town it's like they never seen a motorcycle before.. I stopped and talked to them and they asked go up to that house up there my dad lives up there.. if you get up there before noon he's probably going to be sober.. he might have a quart of oil you can have... I knew this was a special place..
I do wonder if the flag guy gave up on traveling with his fellow Swifties from concert to concert this Summer to work on the highway? I'm sure there's an upside to taking the Kentucky heat.
Ha! Perfect! Ken Burns has got nothing on you. Too bad you couldn't add footage of the Lone Wolfer running out of the hotel in the background carrying a gas can. Or maybe the Turd Wolf.
Doesn’t seem right that you folks were using the bicycle path with those hogs of yours in the beginning. But it does give you folks the element of surprise in the battle laying ahead.
@@RRatedCustoms Wikipedia claims, that even though the current form of the place name directly translates as war village, the name actually comes from a surname Sova, which has nothing to do with the word for war.
Yep, I was wrong, but as a New Jersey resident I was thinking of Springsteen's iconic performance of the song. Great road, but some crazy turns and twists. Have to wonder how long that locomotive has been there. Spotted a lot of crazy wildlife on that ride.
