Farewell video after crashing on The Dragon

[willtill]

I was suprised to read that as I thought you had a good time when we rode it last year. You did a great job on it. We did not slay it, we rode it and respected it!

I just didn't like the numerous blind corners. And the heavy traffic oncoming traffic at times.

If I can see through a corner, I am much more relaxed and can really enjoy carving it up.

[YikesCops]

The Dragon is not a heavy cruiser run. I would take a lighter bike, such as naked. Can you say scrap...?

[wjduke]

I just didn't like the numerous blind corners. And the heavy traffic oncoming traffic at times.

If I can see through a corner, I am much more relaxed and can really enjoy carving it up.

That's my issue with any curve Will. I get antsy about what I can't see. I did the Dragon and I didn't slay it, I rode it normally and it wasn't that bad. I can see what can happen when you want to be aggressive there. The evidence should be obvious when you start at Deals Gap...the Tree of Shame. Should have a different name, but I won't go there. Anyone with a sport bike would love the challenge.

[Wing'n it]

While there are many roads I like better, I enjoy the Dragon. Timing is everything. Early mornings best to beat the traffic. When this picture was taken,that guy was laying there.Attachment 24432

What? You didn't stop to help! Seriously did they ever say what happened as to how he was finally found? Needs to carry a small boat air horn if he could work his phone he could have worked that. Lucky a bear didn't eat him....

[53driver]

What? You didn't stop to help! Seriously did they ever say what happened as to how he was finally found? Needs to carry a small boat air horn if he could work his phone he could have worked that. Lucky a bear didn't eat him....

It was in the article. A couple stopped to check out the view. He heard them talking and called out. They went and got help.

[Redlinez]

I don't see the fun in muscling a big bike up and down the dragon. I too would rather ride any one of the other "famous" NC roads. Not to mention all the freaks that pass you on the dragon. I want to ride the road that heads north out of North Wilkesboro. Glad he made it though.

[Jimmytee]

I don't see the fun in muscling a big bike up and down the Dragon .

These bikes are a breeze on the Dragon or any other twisty road. Jus' Sayn'

[willtill]

These bikes are a breeze on the Dragon or any other twisty road. Jus' Sayn'

If you enjoy scraping pegs though. I don't. My past Rocket III and Victory Vision had better lean angle and peg clearance... than my current F6B.

This is one of the very few things I dislike about this bike.

[53driver]

These bikes are a breeze on the Dragon or any other twisty road. Jus' Sayn'

I agree. No "muscling" this bike for me.... She and I act as one - we do not fight each other.
It's a ballroom dance, I lead, she follows.
Yes, the footpegs will scrape from time to time, the bellypan will scrape when the suspension gets overloaded by poor braking technique and the right curvy/dippy road (yeah, been there, done that). But there are riding techniques that can minimize that - even on roads like 129.

Anyway - yes, to each his/her own and as always, ride your own ride - cause I guarantee if you wanna ride my ride, it's going to be life altering!

Cheers,
Steve

[Jimmytee]

If you enjoy scraping pegs though. I don't. My past Rocket III and Victory Vision had better lean angle and peg clearance... than my current F6B.

This is one of the very few things I dislike about this bike.

With good throttle control, braking and a little body English, I'm usually not scraping until I'm moving along at a pretty good clip. Titanium pucks makes for a nice show.