Tail of the Dragon

cheriann · 10-04-2012, 07:22 AM

Well, I'm breaking in my Vaquero this weekend!!!!

We're heading to the Tail and other winding roads in the Smokey Mountains of TN this long holiday weekend!!!!

I'm nervous and excited all at once!!! The Tail was pretty easy to me on my 900, but I'm not sure how I'll do on the 1700!!!

**crazygene49** · 10-04-2012, 08:48 AM

You"ll do just fine.

Just pay attention and don't try to set any speed records. Ride safe.

Monkeyman · 10-04-2012, 12:38 PM

Start off slow and keep increasing the speed each trip. By the time the day's over, you'll look like one of those crotch rockets. :) Have fun!

cheriann · 10-04-2012, 03:14 PM

Thanks guys! I am hoping that my nerves will settle down after the first few twists

**cnc** · 10-04-2012, 07:07 PM

You will probably not notice much difference since you have already experenced the dragon. Just ride your own ride at a speed you are comfortable with.

fammdw · 10-05-2012, 06:52 PM

Have fun Cheriann! I'm leaving for the same trip a week from Monday (October 15th) I can hardly wait. Going to meet my brother and good friend out there for some great rides!

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Originally Posted by cheriann

Well, I'm breaking in my Vaquero this weekend!!!!

We're heading to the Tail and other winding roads in the Smokey Mountains of TN this long holiday weekend!!!!

I'm nervous and excited all at once!!! The Tail was pretty easy to me on my 900, but I'm not sure how I'll do on the 1700!!!

kawgirl · 10-05-2012, 07:05 PM

I'm planning to head that way then into north Georgia next weekend. Stay safe and have fun!

**nomadtom69** · 10-05-2012, 09:29 PM

just remember keep your eyes on the road ride your ride and no sightseeing unless you are stopped.

elvis · 10-06-2012, 01:32 AM

I think you'll just do fine. Have fun!

Corigan · 10-06-2012, 08:38 AM

kawgirl - I am going to be up that way (riding the moonshiner up to the dragon then foothills parkway, little river road) and staying for the night in gatlinburg on the 13th. Riding up with my wife and a couple of guys from my club. If you are in the area maybe we can meet up.

Cheri - just take it easy, ride your ride, and hug the white lines on blind curves and you should be fine.. Have a great trip.

**Idaho** · 10-06-2012, 09:47 AM

Take you time and pay attention to the road and oncoming traffic. They tend to drift across the line..... a lot.

kawgirl · 10-06-2012, 10:59 AM

Corigan, I'm still confirming my plans. I will let you know what pans out. Have a safe ride.

cheriann · 10-09-2012, 04:53 PM

I made it back safely!!!! Not only did my Vaquero and I conquer the Dragon, we did it with wet roads and misty rain on and off all day!!!! We did so well together on that road, that we conquered the Cherohala Skyway next!

Proof:

fish · 10-09-2012, 06:31 PM

What was the temp.?

Loafer · 10-09-2012, 07:25 PM

Looks like the wheels were about 220*.

10-04-2012, 07:22 AM	#1
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Tail of the Dragon Well, I'm breaking in my Vaquero this weekend!!!! We're heading to the Tail and other winding roads in the Smokey Mountains of TN this long holiday weekend!!!! I'm nervous and excited all at once!!! The Tail was pretty easy to me on my 900, but I'm not sure how I'll do on the 1700!!! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-04-2012, 08:48 AM	#2
crazygene49 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 1,856	You"ll do just fine. Just pay attention and don't try to set any speed records. Ride safe. __________________ Gene Chestnut Dover, DE USAF 1968-1995 VBA#01761 2007 Nomad 1600 Black and Titanium
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10-04-2012, 12:38 PM	#3
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Start off slow and keep increasing the speed each trip. By the time the day's over, you'll look like one of those crotch rockets. :) Have fun! __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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10-04-2012, 03:14 PM	#4
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Thanks guys! I am hoping that my nerves will settle down after the first few twists __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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10-04-2012, 07:07 PM	#5
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	You will probably not notice much difference since you have already experenced the dragon. Just ride your own ride at a speed you are comfortable with. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-05-2012, 07:05 PM	#7
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	I'm planning to head that way then into north Georgia next weekend. Stay safe and have fun! __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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10-05-2012, 09:29 PM	#8
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	just remember keep your eyes on the road ride your ride and no sightseeing unless you are stopped. __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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10-06-2012, 01:32 AM	#9
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	I think you'll just do fine. Have fun!
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10-06-2012, 08:38 AM	#10
Corigan Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 104	kawgirl - I am going to be up that way (riding the moonshiner up to the dragon then foothills parkway, little river road) and staying for the night in gatlinburg on the 13th. Riding up with my wife and a couple of guys from my club. If you are in the area maybe we can meet up. Cheri - just take it easy, ride your ride, and hug the white lines on blind curves and you should be fine.. Have a great trip. __________________ 09 Nomad 1700 07 Shadow Spirit 750 VBA #02196
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10-06-2012, 09:47 AM	#11
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Take you time and pay attention to the road and oncoming traffic. They tend to drift across the line..... a lot. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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10-06-2012, 10:59 AM	#12
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	Corigan, I'm still confirming my plans. I will let you know what pans out. Have a safe ride. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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10-09-2012, 04:53 PM	#13
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	I made it back safely!!!! Not only did my Vaquero and I conquer the Dragon, we did it with wet roads and misty rain on and off all day!!!! We did so well together on that road, that we conquered the Cherohala Skyway next! Proof: __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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10-09-2012, 06:31 PM	#14
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	What was the temp.? __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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10-09-2012, 07:25 PM	#15
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Looks like the wheels were about 220. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Last edited by Loafer; 10-10-2012 at 07:21 AM.*
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