IN THIS VIDEO MY WIFE AND I HEAD DOWN AND RIDE THE TAIL OF THE DRAGON. 595 MILES ONE WAY. THAT TRIP WE PUT OVER 1400 MILES ON THE GOLDWING. EMAIL @ mosmotorcyclejourney@gmail.com. Edited by VideoGuru:videoguru.page...
Great video . I got rid of my Harley’s and bought a Goldwing . I lost a lot of riding buddies because of it. But that’s ok i guess they really weren’t my buddies anyway. I’m like you to me it’s about the ride. Not the biker image. Love my Goldwing. It never breaks down.
Looking into a two used GWs for the wife and I. I have been riding for almost 20 years and wife wanted to do it herself last year. Almost 6,000 miles in her first NY summer and her advanced training course I am beyond proud of her. Cross country ride is in our focus and we will be taking our daughters with us when the time comes. Adventure! That’s our ultimate goal! Be together and get lost and make it an adventure. Be safe have fun and let it be an adventure!
Thanks for sharing. Liked and subscribed. After 47 years since I started riding at the age of 14 and five years without a motorcycle, I decided that I really, really missed the freedom and thrill of traveling on two wheels. Four months of searching netted me my first non-Kawasaki, a pristine '07 BMW K1200S with only two weeks for shake=down before needing to hit the road for the April 8th solar eclipse. My wife and I loaded up and rode from South Florida to just west of Jonesboro, Arkansas, arriving only 20 minutes before totality. Another 20 minutes after the eclipse had passed and we were heading home. The bike ran perfectly. It could pass everything on the highway except a gas station. We had a wonderful ride and were able to check "experience a total eclipse" off our bucket list.
I just bought myself a new GW two days ago (my wife told me to do it), and we live just north of the TOTD in Tennessee. She said she won't ride it with me the first time I do it, but she would after I knew what it was like. I'm looking forward to heading down there for the ride. This part of the country has some of the best riding in the entire country. I'm honestly surprised that the roads weren't packed with people, but that's a VERY good thing. It's no fun when you have some mindless rider on a crotch rocket riding your bumper impatiently waiting to pass and making it unsafe for everyone. Thanks so much for sharing your ride!
Yes sir...ride your bike to your destination! (I don't understand the trailering thing either. Unless you are also living out of the trailer.) Great video! Thanks
Towing the bike I've done rides from Maryland to Niagara falls (Canada), Key west. Florida as far west as California. Recently the Mrs expressed that she wanted to accompany me on a trip to Louisiana. only I knew she could not physically last two days on the bike. So on the trailer the bike went. She had a blast the entire trip. Didn't wear her out. My joy is her happiness 😊
I have rode the T.O.T.D.several times over the years,first ti.e was on a 97 Goldwing, with my wife and pulling a trailer,also rode it on my 02 1800 VTX R,my04 Goldwing trike and last time on my 12 Goldwing, it was fun,but next time ride the Cherohala Skyway that is close by and dine at TOPOCA restaurant that is close to the Dragon,new subscriber ,enjoy your laid back approach 😊
Im from the UK and lately its rain rain rain then more rain. I would love to do that ride on my GL1500. Your roads look good too, over here the roads are getting really bad with pot holes. Anyway great video really enjoyed it.
Was on my 07 wing on the dragon and had some extremely heavy set harley rider trying to keep up, (after I had passed him) he dragged his foot board, skewered it into the asphalt and ended up in a ditch, his ego and right wrist wrote checks his ass couldn't cash. Great video please stay safe!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's a great way to put it. His ego and right wrist wrote checks his ass couldn't cash🤣🤣. For some reason some Harley riders think that have something to prove when they see a goldwing. My rule of thumb is I don't like to ride behind them. They always try and pass me when I'm on the expressway. I just push it up to 95mph and they give up. I guess too much vibration 🤔 . Thanks for watching and the comment. Be safe.
@@mosmotorcyclejourney9067said, "... For some reason some Harley riders think that have something to prove when they see a goldwing. My rule of thumb is I don't like to ride behind them. They always try and pass me when I'm on the expressway. ..." •••••••••• That was certainly my experience while riding northbound on I-75 just south of the FL-GA border. There was a gang of about 20 riding in the center lane at about 80 mph. I was cruising at 90 in the left lane with my wife aboard my '07 BMW K1200S, on our way to see the April 8,2024 solar eclipse. As we began to overtake their convoy, I gave a friendly wave to a trike rider and their 'tail-gunner'. He rolled on in top gear and cut us off, at which time the entire formation changed lanes to block us. I down-shifted into 5th gear and dropped back, cutting through other traffic they had been blocking, and moved into the right lane. We resumed our previous cruise speed and were very soon ahead of the traffic and abeam the leader of the pack. He looked quite displeased. They tried to match our speed, but with no other traffic ahead, I dropped another gear and resumed accelerating. I short-shifted into 5th gear at 105 and continued accelerating. I short-shifted again at 115, which was faster than the gang could maintain. By this time, we were over 1/4 mile ahead and gaining distance as I returned to cruising in the left lane. I slowed to 110 and maintained that cruise speed as the gang dwindled in my mirrors. After about 20 miles, when we reached the Georgia welcome center, I exited for a break. As we were eating a snack, the trike and another bike passed by the rest stop. That was the last we saw of that unfriendly bunch.
I lived only 3 hrs from the Dragon in Tennessee for 35 yrs. I have ridden the Dragon too many to count. For me and my buddies it was only a day ride there and back. I moved to Savannah last yr. and this past April I went and rode the Dragon 3 different times. Great ride but do some others while you are there. I recommend Cherohala Skyway and Moonshiner 28. Dont miss the new section of the Foothills Parkway from Wears Valley Rd. over to 321 its a great ride and the view is outrageous. Be safe, have fun.
Great video. Most that crash on the tail are outriding their talent or being careless. Its not a race course its a road with a lot of curves. When riden responsibly it is a fun ride. I spend a week there in the area and in maggie valley every year and there are a ton of rides there and i also live in the mountains of VA so twisties are no stranger to me.
Thanks. I didn't want her to ride it with me but she wanted too. I was shocked she wanted to. Thanks for the comment sir and please be safe out there 👍
Thanks guys for taking us along on your trip and doing the dragon looks amazing place to ride and yes I probably would be the old guy holding up traffic in the curves I like running along a good speed on the highway especially on the wing I run the cruise to keep my speed down because on it you don't realize how fast your going put I like taking the curves at my speed glad you and Shannon had a good trip thanks for sharing take care ride safe
Thanks Tom. We did have fun and made it home safe and sound. And trust me when I started the dragon I was the old guy. But about half way thru I started getting into it a little more. It was fun but scary to take your eyes off the road. Thanks for watching and the comment 😀
Ay Mo. Living here on the West coast, the Dragon is a bit far! LOL. However if and when I get to the East coast it is a possibility. Over my way we have quite a few comparable roads. Not as many turns crammed into 11 miles but still challenging. We have the Bristle Cone Pine Forrest just outside Death Valley. I counted 118 challenging twisties in 10 miles with great scenery all the way down from 11,000+ high elivation. There are other mountain passes on this side of the country also. Bottom line, it's great you got to ride the Dragon and get out on a nice bike trip with the Wife. Life is good my friend. Corventure Dave
Yes Dave life is good. And thanks for watching and the comment sir. It's not all the hype people make it out to be. I been on better roads where you can take your eyes off the road to enjoy the scenery. But I was scared to do that on the Tail. Not much room for error and don't know what idiot is gonna go over the line comming at you. So your not missing anything. Be safe Dave.
Hey Mo thanks for the nice video. I think you are Mello Mo. I appreciate the calm and thoughtful approach to this great ride. I've been thinking of a GW lately as I am getting to a senior state of life and have some sports injuries. That bike seems to be a good performer also. You have inspired me to do the ride from MA. I want to see the Wheels Through Time museum in Magee Valley so that could make for a nice dual purpose trip. Thank you.
Did the Dragon for years. Started on a 2005 Goldwing 20 years ago, first trip on the drag was scratching exhaust. What fun. Now we live within 15 miles of the Dragon. Check out Robbinsville. Also Pigeon Forge Rn. Love your background music. Good Job
Hey Mo I’ve done the dragon three times I was amazed how popular it was there were people from all over the country not just bikes sports cars and such and they drive like hell, also there are pics taken by several stationary photographers in just the right curves you’ll enjoy it. Enjoy your videos man be safe out there, and by the way it was rumored at one time a Goldwing had the best time in dragon on scar tire at that
Hey MMJ, Enjoyed the video. Yes, I’ve been to the TOTD. Don’t have to go back. Once was enough for me. Wish the photo people were there when I did. Thanks for sharing.✊🏾😁
Once was enough for me as well. Of course, I had to ride it back, so I did it twice in one day. On to the next thing to check off the bucket list. Route 66. I am going to ride that this spring. Thanks for watching and the comment. Ride safe. 👍
It’s a great ride but I enjoy the Cherohala Parkway and the Foothills Parkway just as much. Great video, thanks from a fellow Goldwing owner from Tennessee.
Thanks for sharing! I’m getting another Goldwing next spring and I also am from Michigan. American Legion Rider and love it. Get with me if you ever want to go for a cruise sometime. I now am riding a 2005 Vulcan 2000.
100% agree with you after a long work week. love taking a ride on my handa goldwing. If you get to wis some time would be awesome to meet up.safe travels.
Hi Mo, I live in the area and try to ride The Tail of the Dragon at least once every year. But living here there are many great roads to ride. Looks like you had a great time and come back soon for more riding adventures.
It was a great time Cliff. But now I wanna try something I'm not slowing down to 10mph to take a turn. 25 or 30mph sounds better to me and would be more fun I think. Thanks for the comment and please be safe out there 👍
Mo , I get the stickers for my channel from Amazon . I like to send them to other RU-vid channels , and put them places where I ride or hang out for an adult beverage . They’re pretty cheap ( $10 for 50 if I recall ).
I know what you mean about your wife. I wouldn’t be who I am without her. She passed this year at 60 and I am lost without her. I will be riding the Tail in October. I have a 2007 GW that has just over 16k I was OTR truck driver so I didn’t get to ride it much.
I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. Some girls can make us good men. I hope you have fun on the Tail. It is well worth it. Ride safe, and as always, thanks for the comment. God bless you, sir.
Great video Mo. I live in Western NY. I rode to Graceland in Memphis in 2005 with a couple of the guys I ride with. I was on my new Heritage Softail. I was dragging floorboards on every corner of the Tail of the Dragon. It was a fun time. We went back two years ago, but there were torrential downpours. We didn't feel like riding the Tail in the pouring rain. I put 92,000 miles on that bike. I rode it to California and back. I just traded it for an Electraglide so my wife could be more comfortable on our trips. Michigan is on our bucket list. Stay safe.
Envious- being on the west coast, Typically if we are in Tennessee or North Carolina or any of that region, we were in a car or RV usually… Buy is it on our touring list tho…Thanks for sharing this video with the world.
Awesome video. I love that you showed the dragon going to deals gap instead of leaving. Most videos are from leaving deals gap. I am going next spring. Keep up the great videos. Ride safe.
Thanks John. Yeah I live in the north so we started from the end of it. I like that I did that. Especially when people like you notice it. Thanks for watching and please ride safe out there 👍
Yeah Mo you're right a man's got to know his limitations especially with this sweetie on there this is Tim from North Carolina I'm about three and a half hours away from the dragon God I wish I had known that you were up there cuz I would definitely love to meet you safe travels we're riding north I don't know how far we're going north and early October but if I'm in Michigan I'm going to holler at you
Yes Tim. Can't believe I had a comment from someone that said (man I'd hate to ride behind you) . I didn't want to blow him up but should have. First time riding it and I had my wife on the back. Like I said you have to know your limitations. If you are going to Indiana or Ohio in October just let me know. I live 40 minutes from Indiana boarder. We could grab lunch or dinner somewhere and maybe ride a few miles together. You can always email me mosmotorcyclejourney@gmail.com thanks again for watching and the comment 👍
Thank you Mo for showing us your ride on the Tail Of The Dragon. Come on up to Nova Scotia sometime and ride some of our curvy roads. I don't think we have a Tail of The Dragon though. Lol Great video.
Well Melvin. I would be happy to. Love the twisties. However on the tail there are some turns that you get down to about 10mph. That was not that fun. I like leaning into a 30 mph turn. Thanks for the comment and if I ever get that way would love to ride with ya. Be safe and thanks for watching 👍
Great vid Mo! I'm going to Sturgis 2023 so I'm not sure if I will get to do the Dragon this year or not and if I don't then I plan on it for summer '24.
No worries. It should still be there in 2024. It's not that important. It's just nice to check it off the bucket list. Sturgis is gonna be a good trip for you. We are doing route 66 this spring. Just wish the weather would warm up some. Thanks for watching, and please ride safe
Super dope video unc! We're going down to the smoky mountains in a few weeks! Went last year and it was amazing it's wild af you were just there. Awesome to see you living it up. Hi Shannon 👋
TOD is fun. Back of the Dragon and Dragon Slayer are also great. For a scenic ride that you can look at hit the Blue Ridge Parkway. Glad you enjoyed your ride.
Enjoyed your video. I have not ridden the tail of the dragon and plan on riding it either this year of next. I was surprised you didn't run into anyone that was really hitting hard and not staying in the lanes. Good ride!
It is your ride right it the Way you want just enjoy your ride safe enjoy your ride and keep the rubber side down I am 80 years old plan on Writing some more cracked my pelvis this winter so I’m out of commission hopefully I get to ride enjoy your vid
I just got back from the dragon. Im in michigan and ride with gwta chapter g. Were in garden city. This is my 7th trip there. I have a 2008 just turned over 116,000 miles. Bought it with 6 miles on it
Yep Allen. You are a rider like me. 👍 I bet she still purrs like she was new at 116 thousand miles. Thats not alot for a 1800 goldwing. Still have many miles left. Thanks for watching and please ride safe out there.
I lived in the U.P. of Michigan in the late 50s and early 60s. I went to school in Rudyard, Mich. and since I was a kid then I had a blast both in the snow and during summer vacation from the 3 Rs. I currently ride a Can-Am Spyder RT Limited, but I am considering getting a Gold Wing and having "Landing Gear" installed. (If you haven't heard of Landing Gear you can look it up on line. It looks great under a Gold Wing and doesn't have the look of a piece of junk hanging under your bike) I have some balance issues, but I miss the lean, to and fro of a motorcycle. I have never owned a Gold Wing, but that is on MY bucket list. TCRS: Take Care, Ride Safe.
Man riding with my wife is one of the best things I do. Only those that do it understand how close it brings you. From Atlanta it’s a short ride to Deal’s Gap. We do it on a Bonneville and yes slow and easy let’s us do it again.
Mo, I have done the Tail of the Dragon it is a fun ride but there are many other even better rides than that in the area. I also live in Mich and hope that some day we could meet up for a ride.
Well Mo you and Shannon rode the tail of the dragon the dragon didn't ride y'all, great video of the ride, stay safe and remember ride the wind don't let the wind ride you.😎
Thanks Benjamin. I will tell you I won't do it again. I like more speed then 10mph in a turn. I agree with you sir. Thanks for watching and please ride safe out there 👍
Nice Mo, that''s my goal for next summer. We are just about as far as you over in London ontario, and probably will also do the 2 days to get down there. Can't wait looks really great down there.
Awesome ride dude. One to check off your bucket list. I am not ready for it yet. Still a amateur rider. Will be checking out a lot of the scenic routes in that area next month.Thanks for sharing. Will be trailering from Florida. Not a real rider yet.lol
Since I've been hearing others on tail of Dragon, I was wondering if old Mo an his 1800 Gold Wing had experienced ride an how technical an enjoyable he thought it was? Now here's my chance to know! I've always been a bike rider but don't put near miles on bike as you, not because not rider, but NW weather conditions where I live. on my Gold Wing or less than half of your mileage. But this year little different procrastinating bidenflation an high gas prices! I've done the tail but loved the parts dragon at store. I have a great ride for you in Washington State. Check out NW loop. I've got tire pressure loss issue in my HD Dyna customs wheels, so I've been rising GW!
A great ride in Washington. I will look into that. I up for any challenge. As far as the dragon I liked it alot. It would be nice if you could go 30mph all the time. Some of those turns can be deadly if you are not paying attention. I love the twisties but not when you have to slow down to 10mph to take a turn. So it was a good experience but there has to be better rides out there. I will check out what you are telling me. Thanks for watching and the comment
