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Tail of the Dragon - Is it overrated!?

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We travel from Nashville to our 1st ever designated motorcycle campground. Once the tent's up it's time to get the trailer into the Bushtec factory for some much-needed new tires.
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@vernonjones4662 3 года назад

I want to say I really appreciate the way that you both respect and show love 💘 towards each other.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks Vernon we appreciate the kind words.

@Bikergramp57 2 года назад

You two are sooo blessed. I'm sure you worked hard to get to where you are to be able to do that do that but to be able to travel together in such a way warms my heart and finds me envious. My wife hates bikes and has never ridden with me. I am also a pilot and flew for 30 years and had my own airplane and she never flew in that even once. I love her don't get me wrong I just really really love to watch you guys and live vicariously through you.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@stevenbuis4490 3 года назад

20 years ago I told my wife to scatter my ashes on the Cherola. She can’t wait!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Oh, that's not nice!!! 😍 But I like the idea of the scattering of ashes on a good road.

@richardmourdock2719 3 года назад

I needed a chuckle this morning.. thank you.

@johnthomas2485 3 года назад

Haha

@gfinklea 3 года назад

I rode the tail 3 years ago with a group of 7 when I was 72 and plan to ride again Oct. 2021. Love your videos.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks. Cheers.

@roadglide 3 года назад

That’s inspiring. Ride safe and ride often. Peace.

@bobberguy1 3 года назад

The Dragon receives all the hype but the Blue Ridge Parkway is a much more scenic ride.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

There are a lot of roads in that area. too much for this one video. we ride other over the next weeks.

@davidroberts5577 3 года назад

Never done the Dragon, But have been on the Blue Ridge...One beautiful stretch of highway ✔️

@ronfriedman8740 3 года назад

...with a speed limit no faster than 45mph, it can get boring if caught in traffic behind cagers, but yeah the BRP provides spectacular vistas on its overlooks. We stayed at Peaks of Otter for a couple of nights and explored the area. One

@Motoramblings 3 года назад

I live near Asheville, I get to ride these roads often. You're absolutely right, the BRP is incredibly scenic! The Dragon is an entirely different animal! (See what I did there?😅) I love riding each of them, but I ride completely different on each of them. Stay well folks!

@victorlaszlo1419 3 года назад

Shhhh

@eugeniustheodidactus8890 3 года назад

I am a retired _re-entry rider,_ and this video is a great inspiration! _Especially since I live 4 hours from Deals Gap and 90 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway._ Love to see people riding responsibly.

@xtphreak Год назад

Thanks for calling it Deals Gap!! I first rode it in 1976 on my brand new Yamaha XT500C. Rode from Wilmington, NC (about 425 miles) to camp there at the Esso station & motel ( now the TOTG Resort). Back then it was a 55mph speed limit! And little to no traffic, but occasional semi's!! My every summer ride was Wilmington NC to Asheville to Deals Gap to Cherokee up the Blue Ridge Parkway to Front Royal VA, camping the whole way. On a 500cc SINGLE cylinder 4-stroke Enduro (trail bike). Ride whatcha got!!! Now I've got a 2014 Tiger 800XC, a 1999 Tiger 885i (118,000 miles motor never rebuilt) and A 1995 Yamaha XT600E.

@rossbrooks2208 3 года назад

We make pilgrimage every year from Ontario Canada to ride the Tail of the Dragon. Its great but there's better all through those mountains. On our way home we ride the Blue Ridge Parkway from beginning to end going north. We can't get enough of those views !!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Yes, there's so many great roads - each one different and unique in their own way and that can satisfy just about everyone's riding style. That's what's so fun about the area. If you get on a road that doesn't do it for you, then you can just take a left or right turn and try out another one.

@johnasbury9915 3 года назад

When I lived in Maryville during grad school, I used to go ride the Dragon during the rain. It was almost always deserted and you could get a good mental “map” of the road as you were scootin along. There are so many good raids in this area. Been here 27 years and Never get tired of our roads and sights.

@jameslovelace8958 2 года назад

As for your BushTech trailer, I have a 1991 model that I still pull every season behind my trike now. Love the room that thing has when the wife wants to take the house along on a trip.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 года назад

Those Bushtec are awesome trailers.

@mr.mikeyg.5282 3 года назад

It’s a must do but I prefer The Back of the Dragon from Marion to Tazewell. Over 30 miles and less traffic.

@jimanders9971 3 года назад

How about the Devils Highway in Arizona? About 90 miles and several thousand feet elevation change and and almost zero traffic.

@tomjones2121 3 года назад

Tazewell ? holly crap, there's a name you don't here every day , LOL , My mother in law was born there , hate's the place , only been back once in past 50 years ...

@Chillybee62 3 года назад

I took it from Tazewell to Marion in September on my 2018 Goldwing Tour and I was amazed at how well paved the road was. It reminded me of riding my Yamaha FJ1100 through southwest Virginia back during grad school when we used to scrape our pegs....I long time ago.

@jimanders9971 3 года назад

@@tomjones2121 who is Holly?

@tomjones2121 3 года назад

@@jimanders9971 typo , Holy , jeez , I think a smart person would have figured it out , but thanks for the spell check

@joebarnett683 3 года назад

I am a couple of hours from the Tail of the Dragon. Get down there a couple of times a year and love the road and the area. Great roads in every direction you go. As a motorcyclist I feel like I live in some of the best riding in the country.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Yes i would agree. the roads are great

@randyhickman604 3 года назад

I like the dragon but prefer the Cherohala skyway, blu ridge parkway, moonshiner 28, but there are a lot of great roads in that area and near Asheville

@claymu6707 3 года назад

i like the rattler

@richardschaffling9882 3 года назад

You are right but I hate going anywhere near Asheville the roads and the road signs are terrible

@brianparker866 3 года назад

I am older the reason I rode it was for the views. It was beautiful. I like the Cherahala much better.

@richardschaffling9882 3 года назад

@@brianparker866 I agree Cherohala is a fantastic ride with great lookouts

@foreverendeavors6210 3 года назад

Ditto!

@oldehatt476 3 года назад

Wife and I rode the Tail of the Dragon during the summer of 2020. We ride a 2007 Goldwing Trike (RoadSmith). Great time, roads are well maintained and landscape was just beautiful. I’m 62 wife is 61. We finished the 11 miles in about 26 minutes. At 62, testosterone down, wisdom is up! Ride at your level and keep your eyes on the road, it changes quick without much forgiveness. While we we there a couple of young bikers did not fare so well. They were shooting for a much better time I’m sure. They were ok, bikes not so much. I believe they may have had tree of shame contributions. I have heard that a few years back a rider ran the tail in 9 minutes on a two wheel goldwing. Way over my skill level. Nice video, thanks for sharing.

@grandpa7278 3 года назад

I'm envious, the relationship of mate's, husband wife who share interests, a rare pleasure indeed.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

She a keeper. I call Chris my Unicorn 🦄 there isn’t another one like her❤️❤️

@jameslovelace8958 2 года назад

I live just 115 miles from the Dragon. I have ridden it many times and still love to ride it. However, if you go on the weekends the road is dangerous. Kids on rockets and sports cars act like they have a clock to beat going either way. In the past few years the speed limit has been dropped to 30 mph and during peak times a state trooper sits over 3 miles. Many people have crashed ( as noted by the tree of shame) and many have died. I'm so glad that you enjoyed our great state. And if you ever come back this way let me know I'd love to meet you and maybe have you for supper.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 года назад

Yes we went on a Tuesday I think.

@jameslovelace8958 2 года назад

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Chris I noticed that Rich and you son both wear the same back patch. What kind of patch is it ?

@mikec1254 3 года назад

Good info I will check out the camp ground and the tank bag Been going to TN since i was 10, my mother grew up in TN. I discovered the dragon in 1997 since then I have done it well over 250 times i quit counting at 250. I got tried of dragging my floor boards. So i added a FJR to the stable that bike is a blast on hills and curve's. we go to the southeast every Sept. and do all the cool roads in TN, GA, NC, and VA. We call it the Million Curve Ride. The only curves we have in our area are the on and off ramps of the expressways only hill is up my driveway. I will retire this year and moving west of Knoxville so i can ride the cool roads of the Southeast all the time.

@rudybristow5563 3 года назад

I live in Georgia approximately 2-1/2-hours south of of Robbinsville/Graham County, NC and Deals Gap. I've ridden the Dragon at least 18X over the last fifteen years. I've experienced "The Dragon" evolve for the good and bad. You are correct, it seems car clubs are driving The Dragon extensively more than ever. Many of the car drivers have none to limited experience driving a car on this road. I was three car lengths behind a Subaru "rally" car riding through a tight curve, the rally car lost controlled went head first into the embankment, bounced back onto the road, flipped three or four times and landed wheels down in the middle of the road in a spray of dirt, gravel and fona. Another experience, I was riding The Dragon coming from TN toward Deal's Gap. Just a few hours before I meet a group of riders from Miami during breakfast in Robbinsville that had just bought 5 brand new H'D's and had just trailered their new H-D's from Miami to ride The Dragon. They had explained they had never ridden The Dragon and obviously in south Florida or anywhere on Florida, there aren't any roads to ride to prepare you for riding The Dragon. They had no experience riding mountain twisties. As I was riding south , traffic become heavy and speed slowed to 10-mph. We road up and through an uphill positive cambered "s" curve and there laying in the middle of the road was one of the men from the Miami group! The TN HWP had arrived and were directing traffic through one-lane of the "s" curve. We road on to Deal's Gap. At Deal's Gap , we learned a crotch rocket rider was screaming through the "s" curve, went over center line and hit the Miami rider head-on! The Miami rider had to be helicoptered to an ER in Knoxville, TN. Here's a situation were an irresponsible crouch rocket rider allowed his ego to get the better of him and exceeded his skill-set and put an innocent rider in the ER. Both bikes were totaled. I never learned what happened to the crouch rocket rider. Riding The Dragon is a numbers game. Sooner or later you are going to lose that challange. I continue to ride and visit Deal's Gap. I no longer ride The Dragon. I'm on the short list of that numbers game. I ride the Cherohala and Moonshiners-28. Frankly the Cherohala and Moonshiner-28 are better rides than The Dragon. Try the Foothills Parkway and of course the Blue Ridge Parkway. A long time friend of mine that lived in Robbinsville use to tell me an average of 6 to 8-riders died every year on The Dragon. I've seen medevac helicopters take riders off The Dragon three times in the last to years. Ride The Dragon at your own risk, do not exceed your skill set. Be a mature, responsible rider/driver while on The Dragon.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Well said. Thanks

@STho205 3 года назад

My feelings exactly. It was once a good ride and the most pleasant way to get to FortLoudon or Maryville. I now avoid it. You can be the best and safest rider in the world but someone crossing the line or a corvette spinning out of control doesn't care who you are. I have 100 other roads in the area that are just as fun, a better speed limit, fewer radar patrols and much better statistics.

@Dude_Virus 2 года назад

Those magnets irrespective of the padding still will end up scratching the tank. It's due to the dust particles and the tank bag slightly shifting due to bumps and wind. I ended up getting my tank buffed and polished to get the swirling removed. Then i put a 3m transparent film on the entire tank. Now i am worry free.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 2 года назад

Yes i agree Mine has small scratches also.

@stevegiannotti6700 3 года назад

I gotta say that you guys reply to all of the comments that inspiring, I would love to live your life but just watching your experiences is enough for me, maybe someday

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks Steve we love this community.

@anthonyball8817 3 года назад

My wife and I were glad to finally meet both you at the Killboy store. we love your adventures been following your adventures for a long time safe travels

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Awesome. It was great to meet you guys.

@sheilahenry7279 2 года назад

I’m still bing watching your channel! Started with oldest first & had to see how old this one was. Gas $1.76 a gallon & now only 1 year later almost $5.00 Gosh we need to sell our stuff & downsize to a tent & bike! Which is what we are gonna do as soon as I retire. 1-3 yrs? Love y’all & your life style. I hate sleeping on the ground but do love a hammock & we are looking into the roll-a-home motorcycle camper. Have you thought of a pull set up camper? My husband like the tent still & we pull a trailer like you but use 1 bike. I am on the bitch seat. Love it but really think I’d like the roll-a-home?? Keep having fun & shines side up!

@rigrocker2957 3 года назад

I went down it 6 yrs ago in a semi by accident never heard of it before. I know now. Enjoy the ride and take care everyone

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

oops, I wouldn't do that again. 🤣🤔

@ryancraig2795 3 года назад

Any place this hyped is bound to be overhyped. But it's definitely a destination and I'm glad I got to ride it.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

✅

@dennisaston3551 3 года назад

You want to ride the dragon during a week day in the middle of the week (Tuesday through Thursdays). This will keep the weekend warriors away as well. You also want to make sure you keep your bike RPM up as you don't want to be caught in an ascending hairpin in a gear thats too low and makes you stall out. Saw a couple go over on a Harley Ultra Glide and the bike rolled over them.

@keithqueen3554 3 года назад

Early morning rides and no weekends good advice .now go find the back of the dragon in VA. Rt 16 it's a little better with mountains.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks for the tips!

@sdefiel3719 3 года назад

Yeah, late October is MUCH better than summer. You guys did it at a great time. The _Tail_ can have sand on the road, especially it there is any work being done there. Can semi trucks still use the road? I think that even though they have been banned or discouraged they can still sneak on. Be *VERY* careful of them on the turns. One almost caught me on a turn. I was left with less than six inches between the trailer and a shear drop off once. Thanks for the memories, S

@jerryandjamie2up 3 года назад

The Dragon is ok.. but the roads around that area are well worth the price of admission. Jamie and I like to hang out at the bottom, and watch everyone on busy days. If you like bikes, it is a cool place to hang out with like minded people. Great videos keep up the good work.

@EddieSprouse 3 года назад

My wife and I ride. But we ride the same bike not separate bikes. But I love having her with me. We watch your videos often and they are entertaining and educational. We just watched the one where you sold your house and then how you packed for your adventure. Good stuff. My only suggestion is to get some dedicated sound recording equipment and good mikes. The only issue we have had is hearing you talk from time to time.

@williambingham2459 3 года назад

Went to college Knoxville. Done the Dragon many times with its 318 curves in 11 miles. Last rides were on a ST1300. Yes, watch for the others and local Sheriffs. Cherohala has great sweeping turns. On Cherohala followed an old guy on a 650 Burgman 2 up and could hardly get by him. Stopped at overlook and my entire riding group bowed down to him! Love the area for riding. Yes!

@jeffyounger1628 3 года назад

Hey Rich & Chris. I've had a magnetic tank bag for years. It can and will scratch if you're not carefull with it. Set it on holding the flaps and slowly lower them down to the tank and take it off lifting the flaps and you'll avoid dragging the magnets across the tank surface. Great video as always. Enjoy the journey.

@addicted2baseballrgd21 3 года назад

11:02 over time, keep an eye out on the bag. Those magnets are so powerful, with the constant taking the bag off the tank, eventually the magnets tear through the fabric. That's what happened to my magnetic tank bag, after 8 years of use. The magnet ended up putting a small nick on my tank.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Yes i'm always catching that thing open.

@nomadthetraveler5782 3 года назад

I was thinking about that as I watched it.

@garyprince2867 3 года назад

Any twisty road is a joy on a motorcycle! We are blessed with many great roads here in Australia, not least of which is the Bonang Road which is signposted as 105km or about 65 miles of twisties on - now sealed - logging tracks.

@iancurnow9060 2 года назад

A great video. Now I want a Bushtec trailer and a breakfast burrito..!

@woongtv-naturehealing273 3 года назад

Wow, that's a great video. That's a fantastic video of you's driving. The bike's trailer is so pretty. There's a lot of camping trailers in the factory. I'm glad to be a friend of your great channel. Happy New Year. Always stay healthy. 👍👍👍🤝🤝🤝🤙🤙👌

@horsesforcourses9011 3 года назад

Ridden the Dragon many times but once I rode down and back without seeing another person. One of the best rides ever. As others have mentioned - come for the Dragon but stay for all the other fantastic roads.

@stephencruickshank8618 3 года назад

Great looking road. Thanks for the video. If you ever get the chance, come ride the roads in the South Island of New Zealand. You will be amazed. Happy riding.

@servicarrider 3 года назад

Beautiful part of the country. I don't do cold but I would be perfectly content to cocoon in a pop up insulated tent trailer that I could easily heat. I don;t think that anyone makes one. You should treat yourselves to the heels Through Time Museum. Dale and Matt roll out the red carpet for vloggers. Have fun out there.

@francisstraughniii2473 2 года назад

Just a sixty year old Harley rider from South Jersey Magpie sent me your link will be watching all your videos be safe out hope to see you on the road.

@GregALang 3 года назад

If you guys haven't tried it yet, you need to check out 'The Back of the Dragon' in the western panhandle of Virginia. It runs 32 miles from Marion to Tazewell, up and over three mountains with 1500 feet in elevation changes, and 438 curves. You can camp at the Hungry Mother Campground which is right at the southern entrance to the BOTD in Marion.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks. We need to get to that one for sure

@foreverendeavors6210 3 года назад

We traveled twice, it is no joke! It is fun! A liked the Cherohola sky way better, 50 miles of long sweeping turns near there, ends at a couple of rustic restaurants on the water, beautiful country!

@ftby59mikeD 3 года назад

Sound advice doing it in the a.m.!...I did it back in '07 on my Fatboy after picking up my Bushtec trailer from the factory. It was quite the maiden voyage doing the 'Dragon' pulling a trailer!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks Cheers

@robbiehancox5647 3 года назад

Made me homesick, lived there most of my life, moved to Alabama gulf coast in 2012, love it down here but get back up there few times a year. Good to see videos in my old stomping grounds, thanks, enjoyed it.

@Scootphoria 3 года назад

Great video again. That is a great road. That whole area is awesome. You can ride everyday for a week seeing new and great roads. While the Dragon has no comparison in the USA, I know you experience other roads that are also unique in there own way. Getting no notice for your new post. Glad I checked in. RU-vid is messing with a lot of folks lately.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks so much for checking in! I love how every road has it's own unique flavor and riding style.

@surferdude642 3 года назад

Willa, you obviously have not ridden in California.

@OldFriendsandNewRoads 3 года назад

I have the same tank bag, it won’t scratch your tank but the metal it picks up in nature will scratch your tank. I put down a few layers of blue tape on my tank to help

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

That’s good advice.

@southernstyle067 3 года назад

Rode it just to say we rode it. Ride your ride. Rode it on a BMW K1200lt. We liked the parkway much better. Got friends that live up there. Beautiful places everywhere. I've been looking for a tank bag for our ultra. Maybe give us a update on it later.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Lots of good road out there.

@RevJay_Rides 3 года назад

I ride the Dragon at least once a year, twice in 2020. I ride it on my own and with my wife, two up. We’ve ridden the Blue Ridge Parkway and other great roads all around that region. It’s some of my favorite stuff to do in the world.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

It's definitely an awesome place to spend some time and explore.

@karenshoucairmcgray4902 3 года назад

Well that was sure awesome! So glad you both got to experience The Tail Of The Dragon. I have ridden 2 up with my Husband on that road. We love to camp at the Iron Horse motorcycle lodge in Stecoah Creek. We cannot wait to go back up there. So beautiful! Enjoy, and ride safe! 😊

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks Karen. We did not stay at the Iron Horse, but have heard great things about it. Just another reason to go back so we can experience it and ride some more great roads.

@karenshoucairmcgray4902 3 года назад

@@TwoWheelsBigLife Yes......It is a great place! I love their biker breakfast! Also I admire you and your Husband’s riding skills. I see you park in the gravel. I would have been down in seconds flat. 😂😂😂😂

@danbudsadventures 3 года назад

We stayed at the Iron Horse Campground, 1755 Lower Stecoah Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771. Its close to the dragon, Fontana Lake, and a beautiful ride to Gatlinburg. That entire area is awesome!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Sounds like we missed staying at a fabulous campground - the Iron Horse. But there's always the next time!

@dougm5231 3 года назад

I use the Dragon and Cherohala every spring to retune the skills after a lazy winter of not riding much. Plus I do the moonshiner and a few other fun roads.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

All of the roads are awesome over there. That would shake the cobwebs out for sure.

@revvinrav 3 года назад

Can’t get over how AMAZING the scenery was. I’m planning on visiting the tail of the dragon this year and this video got me hyped up!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Awesome!! There are lots of roads out there.

@bluesharp59 3 года назад

Thumbs Up on your video and wishing you all a good Sunday.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thank you! You too!

@bluesharp59 3 года назад

@@TwoWheelsBigLife You are welcome and I just subbed your channel now. Check out mine if you like and Peace.

@SarasotaTim 3 года назад

I lived in Atlanta and the dragon was a day ride for me, in the winter I took my sports car up there and rode the dragon late at night was other sports cars we will put our highbeams on and our rearview mirrors up to light it up. We took pride in not crossing the yellow line too. They’re no leaves on the trees in winter so we can see through the turns for cars coming the other way. But in the summer it was motorcycles all the way! I rode a Harley Davidson dresser so not much pigs were scraping for me but I seen quite a bit of others. I also stayed at motorcycle campgrounds in the nearby area many times. 😎

@danadiggins793 3 года назад

Loved this video for lots of reasons. I want to ride TTD and I’m contemplating a Bushtec Bunkhouse for my cross country trip in June 2022. We did the BRP...hundreds of miles of sweeping STurns...but watch out for tourists making left turns in front of you into scenic pull offs especially in elevated corners. Stay safe!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks Dana! We absolutely love our Bushtec trailer and the guys at the factory are amazing - never had that kind of service before - they're so accommodating and passionate about their product.

@sheilahenry7279 2 года назад

Did you get the bunkhouse? Thinking of a roll-a-home.

@patmoran8741 3 года назад

You must try the Back Of The Dragon ride .

@michaelsisk5938 3 года назад

The Tail of the Dragon is one of my favorite rides particularly in the Spring when I got lackadaisical in turns at high speeds over the Winter.

@barbarabryant6788 3 года назад

We've been on it 3 times on a Honda Goldwing. Love it!!!!!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

It’s a blast

@pars5027 3 года назад

Great video. You probably was in that area at the best time of the year. Being from Nashville, TN. My friends and I finally discovered The Dragon in 2004. Many trips and 5 different motorcycles later I still love the ride too the Dragon by way of State road 30. Past Fall Creek Falls, thru Pikeville, Dayton, Tellico Plains, TN. Onto the Cherohala Skyway into Robbinsville, NC. I know y'all have the knew motorcycle camper. But for anyone else in the area. In Robbinsville there is a motel called Two Wheel Inn. Garage next to your room for your motorcycles. Great owners, have stayed there many times over the years. And of course if y'all make it back: Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive is like the Cherohala times 100. Blue Ridge is 480 miles, the Skyline is about 100 miles.

@MotoCampNerd 3 года назад

If you're interested in more motorcycle only campgrounds we have compiled a list on our site. motocampnerd.com/pages/where-to-camp If you know of any more that is not on the list, let us know!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks we'll check that list out for sure

@billherman7294 3 года назад

You guys are so genuine and truly have the adventure spirit, good on ya.

@yoshit9819 3 года назад

It's not overrated but there are more roads out there that as good if not better

@stevejames9510 3 года назад

No shit, Smith River in Oregon when the log trucks are rolling is a come to Jesus road.

@cpuuk 3 года назад

Really enjoyed that- great sights, fabulous choice of music, good information. Thanks for sharing.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@ChampsAlwaysBreakBread 3 года назад

Dragon shouldn’t be taken lightly, but it’s over hyped. So many people said I wouldn’t leave first gear🤦🏾‍♂️ Actually winded out 3rd gear on my RGS. I had fun on it and loved the curves. Respect the road, your bike and ride your ride

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

It’s fun for sure but watch out for the others.

@wardroland270 3 года назад

Thanks guys. Great job. We look forward to every video.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@VikingBagsYT 3 года назад

great video! We here at VikingBags really appreciate your content! Keep up the good work!

@gpoverchuk 3 года назад

I drove the dragon several years ago in October with snow. It’s a different kind of beauty. Ended up in staying completely alone in a hotel along the road. What a freaking awesome experience I had

@1905flyer3 3 года назад

I have that same tank bag on my Indian Springfield and absolutely love it. I’m always careful placing it on the tank to keep the magnets from snapping down hard. It’s the perfect size for snacks and electronics. I’ve also carried a DSLR with a 55-300 zoom in it. Nelson-Rigg rocks!

@niallleslie7419 3 года назад

Yes, in my opinion it is overrated unless closed to the public and competing against the clock. Several years ago we were directed along it when driving the largest Sprinter van with a 34' travel trailer behind and negotiated it with no issues at a reasonably brisk pace on the downhill sections and slowly on the uphill bits while basically travelling East. The only issue was traffic since two motorcycle clubs and 2 car clubs were concurrently having their Spring sessions there! Niall, Ontario, Canada.

@edwardmiller6353 2 года назад

Great video! Well done. My brother & I rode it this past May. Plan to be there in May 2022 again.

@kirknra863 3 года назад

I’ve been fortunate enough to have ridden the ToD on a cruiser (Honda VTX), sport touring (BMW R1100RT) and in a C7 Corvette. Each provided a different experience. Done many other routes in the area. Enjoyed the video. Stay safe!

@donwanna3906 3 года назад

You might want to check out Two Wheel Inn and Moonshiner Steakhouse outside of Robbinsville, NC! It's my favorite spot to stay when I'm riding the excellent roads in Western NC and Eastern TN. The folks who run the Inn are awesome, and the guy who runs the restaurant knows his stuff.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

I'll check it out!

@citizenkane5743 3 года назад

If you liked the dragon you need to try the Devil’s Triangle just north of Oak Ridge TN. 44 miles of awesomeness!

@easybutton333333 3 года назад

You both complement each other well and someone spends a lot of time editing!! I have had enjoyed the same ride and would recommend riding the Tail of the Dragon to anyone. I was there in the summer and one of the two times it was busy, but there are plenty of places to pull over for slower traffic. Did you stay at the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge?? It was a ways down the road from the Dragon.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thank You for noticing the edit, and after 31 years together we know each other. 🤣🤣. We stayed at the Punkin Campground. Not the cleanest of places.

@UncleWally3 3 года назад

As a Canadian visitor to Deals Gap I’m grateful to say I’ve ridden it well over 500 times during the past fifteen years. It’s well worth the effort to make the pilgrimage, meet the people and explore the surrounding vistas. That said, the Dragon itself is more show than go and the local constabulary has a job to do. You’d be well advised to talk to the local “slayers” (if you can find them) and before you ride hard, listen harder.

@emerybarg6424 3 года назад

I’ve ridden the Dragon. The speed limit is 35 for a reason. I scraped my floorboards twice and have the pics from the photographers along the way that doesn’t show any daylight under my lean it was really awesome. We did it the week before Memorial Day weekend so there wasn’t much traffic. I need to go back again and do it and the other rides out there.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Yes, so many great roads there to explore. Here's the link to the free maps that might be of service to you on your next trip. freemanmapstore.com/?fbclid=IwAR0RMiX4r0oEuLKUkOjCiEV-oc2MTRY16GlOyL5MWtnoMgiMUpLo4fTu66M

@donnieconatser1232 3 года назад

Stayed down there for a week Memorial weekend 2020 then back at labor day....made bunches of trips across and all the other roads around there...Had a great time...HAD A BLAST!!!!Y'all be safe n your travels

@Stclairm1 3 года назад

I liked the roads headed there from Franklin NC far better. There are also some AWESOME mountain roads around Helen GA. There are so many great roads in the mountains of NC, it's nuts.

@conniewegner4298 3 года назад

Absolutely love the dragon!! My hubs and have ridden a few times!! Me riding on bike with him Plus other roads in the smokies!! Breathtaking!! My happy place riding there!! You guys did great!! Love your videos!! Be safe!!

@countryboyok1 3 года назад

Riding , camping and Cast iron skillet. Your my kind of people.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Great - good to meet you!

@jamesoneal4980 3 года назад

Loved this video, You and your wife seem like happy and amazing people. Hope to see you two out on the road some time.

@pauljoplin6881 3 года назад

nice job. i rode the dragon Oct 11th 2020. had a blast. but like you said the cars were drifting in our lane bad. keep the videos coming.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks! Will do!

@dconter 3 года назад

Great video, loved the Dragon shots and great soundtrack to go with it. Felt i was there with you.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@gordonhenderson1708 3 года назад

Love the "twisties" for sure! Another week closer to Spring. Cheers from Kelowna, British Columbia.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Hello there!

@billcar741 3 года назад

If any of you riders take the ALCAN up to Alaska, Make sure to stay at Thompson's Eagle Claw in TOK, AK. Strictly a motorcycle campground. Awesome place.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip, bill car!! Appreciate it so much.

@markmath2883 3 года назад

I rode the Dragon and Cherohala about a half dozen times a year out of Huntsville, Alabama (500 mile loop). I trust the locals gave you advice on etiquette riding the tail-mostly, get out of the way of faster bikes. The Tail is fun, but the Cherohala Skyway is outstanding. One could easily spend the season running great roads, never the same one twice.

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Yes, we agree - there's so many great roads that you could spend all summer just riding one route after another and exploring the area. That's another good piece of advice - to let faster bikes pass. Thanks!

@Buck1954 Год назад

I used to ride this road in the 80's when it was less known. I wouldn't ride it now. I found that early to mid-week was a good time to ride it or later in the day close to dusk, though I wouldn't advise that due to critters. I did it as a way back, in fact, finished in the dark. All those tourist places weren't there when I was there.

@davidinghram2494 3 года назад

I have ridden it four times, up and back. It is a wonderful stretch of road that every motorcycle rider should experience at least once. The Moonshiners trail is almost as good and you can ride it there and back also. Perfect day!

@jw-hy5nq 3 года назад

You will get scratches from the tank bag, no matter how careful you are you will have something stuck to the bottom

@montanaguy 3 года назад

I use Saddlemen Protective Tape Kit - 4320-0807 on my tank under magnetic devices to protect my tank and paint. Comes off clean when the trip is done.

@STho205 3 года назад

@@montanaguy good to know. I use black electric tape for the same purpose. Sometimes leaves a sticky spot that must be wiped away with a dab of gasoline.

@Cinebar2 3 года назад

This is the first time I've seen your vlog in 4k. Wow! Went full screen on my 27 inch PC. Loved it. Oh, loved the vlog content as well!!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@ervinmiller7042 3 года назад

Kool be safe,love ur channel, thanks 👌👍😄

@kevinroberts361 3 года назад

Choppin Broccoli !! Haha !! You sure do have a good attitude for travel, I always enjoy your adventures

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

🤔🤣🤣

@inea815 3 года назад

I love every single of your episodes! Just got my wife a Ryker, she just didnt loved the bikes like I do. But now we have been getting more out there! Soon to hit longer rides!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Great to hear!

@DCUngelled 3 года назад

Been there and ridden it twice now.... I agree it is a great ride but I found so many others that are much more scenic and so much fun to ride in that area. Such an awesome area to ride! Unfortunately I rode it twice when there were so many people around. Enjoyed the video! Ride Safe!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@billvaughn630 3 года назад

I just bought my first Chief and this is my first real bike. Two rides I’m wanting to take this year is the Blue Bonnet ride and also the Dragons Tail. Thanks for the awesome video. I think I will definitely have to get this done..

@illhaveanother4365 3 года назад

Any relation to Vince?

@billvaughn630 3 года назад

@@illhaveanother4365 lol we are actually first cousins. His mother is my Dads sibling. He was a real cut up at Christmas party’s when we were growing up.

@michaelsweeney6596 3 года назад

Great video thanks for the campground and the patch guy and the tip about the time to ride 👍 more like this

@TheDocBurns 2 года назад

I know this was posted a year ago, But I really enjoyed the dragon,but I am a retired Firefighter/ Paramedic. I was first on, on a fatality accident leaving the dragon headed for Cherohala Skyway. I did all I could do, But it was not enough. I pray for the man still.

@sellison2192 3 года назад

It's a fun road. People die on it because they dont ride their ride. They try to keep up with friends. The skyway is beautiful.

@1custom1234 3 года назад

Love you guys, I do a few weeks on bike trips in the summer. It's allways an adventure!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

That's the fun of it - I'm sure you have lots of plans for the summer of 2021. Ride safe!

@Motoramblings 3 года назад

Love that map! I live near Asheville, I get to ride all these roads all the time! The Dragon is awesome for sure, I will only ride during the week though. It's no where near as scary as you are lead to believe before you ride it. As you noticed with the map, you could spend a month in the area and still not ride all these amazing roads. Two Wheels of Suches in N. Georgia, Blue Ridge Motorcycle campground, Ironhorse motorcycle lodge and campground, and so many other campgrounds that cater to motorcycles all in riding distance of the area. Like I said, you could spend a month here and never get bored! Great video! Subscribed!!!

@TwoWheelsBigLife 3 года назад

so true. you can spend forever there and not get bored

@mikeparkerson6492 3 года назад

You should visit Colorado Springs. Two great rides here: Cripple Creek ( for the gold mine) and Pikes Peak Highway. From about 7,000 feet to 14,110 feet at the summit. Ditches 500-1,0 feet deep. It's paved but no guard rails.... Cautio is advised. I rode it a few times in my 50s...