January riding

JWR · 01-10-2009, 01:10 AM

Caught a nice day here in East Tn. By this picture, you probably know the name of this road. [attachment=0:2hhgxpxj]IMG_1484.JPG[/attachment:2hhgxpxj]

Water Warrior 2 · 01-10-2009, 03:20 AM

Oh my you are breaking my heart with that pic. Was in Tn in June of 2007 and rode the Dragon on a rented KLR 650. Beautiful countryside and wonderful folks. Many happy memories of that trip.

patrick_777 · 01-10-2009, 04:10 AM

I'm surprised there's not at least 2 cops in that picture, considering the way the Dragon has been lately.

alanmcorcoran · 01-10-2009, 04:10 AM

Welcome sir. My youngest brother lives over in Raleigh and my sister in law is in Tenn. I hope to ride out that way some day on a cross country adventure.

JWR · 01-10-2009, 01:07 PM

Yea, it is 42 miles from my house to the store. There was plenty of Enforcement this year.

We changed our regular rides to TWO. Nice folks and good roads.
Two Wheels Only is about 130 miles one way.

I have a PC 800 and the 2002 GZ.
I like them both.

My GZ is bone stock except for a reworked Silverwing shield.
It will do 75 to 80 every time I get on it.

Chris · 01-11-2009, 03:04 PM

Look like Tail of the the Dragon. Haven't been there, but since I live in north Georgia I am thinking about it. How was the GZ250 on that road?
Did you ride it in two directions?
How do you do it? Do you ride it one direction and then the other direction? Are there motels in that area?

Chris, retired near Atlanta

JWR · 01-11-2009, 03:47 PM

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Yes there is a motel at the store.
Robbinsville NC is about 18 miles away.

Google for Cherola Skyway. A must do ride.

Do you ever ride to Blood Mountain or TWO, Murphy NC ????

I have no problems running on these roads. Just go WOT..

Water Warrior 2 · 01-11-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JWR

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Yes there is a motel at the store.
Robbinsville NC is about 18 miles away.

Google for Cherola Skyway. A must do ride.

Do you ever ride to Blood Mountain or TWO, Murphy NC ????

I have no problems running on these roads. Just go WOT..

Wow, when I was there it was standing room only. Of course it was also the July 4th weekend.

Also want to recommend some really nice folks and fellow riders. Jack and Lori Hunt. They are the owner/operators of Hunt's Motorcycle Lodge and Campground. Great place for travellers, reasonable rates and just outside of Tellico Plains Tn.

JWR · 01-11-2009, 07:39 PM

Hey Water Warrior,

Most of the Tellico people are really helpful to the bikers.

Tourist $$$$ are needed to keep small towns alive.

I hope you enjoyed what we call our local roads.

patrick_777 · 01-11-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JWR

Hey Water Wheel,

:haha2: :crackup :crackup :crackup :haha2:

01-10-2009, 01:10 AM	#1
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	January riding Caught a nice day here in East Tn. By this picture, you probably know the name of this road. [attachment=0:2hhgxpxj]IMG_1484.JPG[/attachment:2hhgxpxj] __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-10-2009, 03:20 AM	#2
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: January riding Oh my you are breaking my heart with that pic. Was in Tn in June of 2007 and rode the Dragon on a rented KLR 650. Beautiful countryside and wonderful folks. Many happy memories of that trip.
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01-10-2009, 04:10 AM	#3
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: January riding I'm surprised there's not at least 2 cops in that picture, considering the way the Dragon has been lately. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-10-2009, 04:10 AM	#4
alanmcorcoran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,926	Re: January riding Welcome sir. My youngest brother lives over in Raleigh and my sister in law is in Tenn. I hope to ride out that way some day on a cross country adventure. __________________ [hr:5yt6ldkq][/hr:5yt6ldkq] http://alanmarkcorcoran.com Motorcycles, Music, Musings and More…
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01-10-2009, 01:07 PM	#5
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: January riding Yea, it is 42 miles from my house to the store. There was plenty of Enforcement this year. We changed our regular rides to TWO. Nice folks and good roads. Two Wheels Only is about 130 miles one way. I have a PC 800 and the 2002 GZ. I like them both. My GZ is bone stock except for a reworked Silverwing shield. It will do 75 to 80 every time I get on it. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-11-2009, 03:04 PM	#6
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 109	Re: January riding Look like Tail of the the Dragon. Haven't been there, but since I live in north Georgia I am thinking about it. How was the GZ250 on that road? Did you ride it in two directions? How do you do it? Do you ride it one direction and then the other direction? Are there motels in that area? Chris, retired near Atlanta
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01-11-2009, 03:47 PM	#7
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: January riding [attachment=0:3r046okq]IMG_1478.JPG[/attachment:3r046okq] Yes there is a motel at the store. Robbinsville NC is about 18 miles away. Google for Cherola Skyway. A must do ride. Do you ever ride to Blood Mountain or TWO, Murphy NC ???? I have no problems running on these roads. Just go WOT.. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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01-11-2009, 07:39 PM	#9
JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	Re: January riding Hey Water Warrior, Most of the Tellico people are really helpful to the bikers. Tourist $$$$ are needed to keep small towns alive. I hope you enjoyed what we call our local roads. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..."
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