dustinsn3485 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Not to worry. I'm out. this is obviously not the place for me. All you little boys have your fun.Ahhh the bimmer attitude...Far superior to any other rider... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 What is it with people lately? We're not impressed with your internet smack talk and we won't miss you. Try getting to know people first. Yeesh.Agreed, I don't think it would bother me as much if they introduced themselves, got to know some folks first.But the immediate smack talk really bugs me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Not to worry. I'm out. this is obviously not the place for me. All you little boys have your fun.you need to grow a thicker skin. this is a internet forum.the gap is not as bad as people make it out to be.I've been there a ton of times. go out early morning when all the other people are still sleeping or just about to wake up.the cops usually don't show up until 10-11am.they know the crouds don't gather until then. and it's still not really "crouds".most of them sit at the crossroads and bullshit most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 they know the crouds don't gather until then. and it's still not really "crouds".You're right, it really isn't crouds, it's crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 You're right, it really isn't crouds, it's crowds. ahh I luve the wondering fingrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Yeah, I mean those keys are right next to each other. Don't mind me, I have to correct one person a day and somehow it wasn't one of my coworkers today. +rep to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 it doesn't matter to my fingers and brain. they sometimes go very opposite ways. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Not to worry. I'm out. this is obviously not the place for me. All you little boys have your fun. Bu-bye, dingleberry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I have tried the get out early route and found it to be fail. The road is too slippery to have any fun and be safe. I'm talking about 1/2 hour after sunrise, it does get better later when the crowds get out and maybe that’s why it gets crowded then. I have personally had more problems with sport bike riders on the gap, cruisers are easily dispatched but sport bike riders tend to think no one should be passing them so they won't let you by. It is not a race track so I won't make a marginal pass. As stated many times there are great roads in the area to explore when the gap is crowded so you can't have a bad day being down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchmuckGirl Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I still need to go and experience it at least once... hopefully earlier in the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 If you haven't been there I would certainly go. The road is free of driveways and intersecting roads and for the most part gravel since most of the photographers sweep the gravel off, add to that it is well maintained by the state. It's a beautiful area with lots of opportunity to explore. I say go, it's not without danger but that is mostly up to you and how you ride. The only close call I have had there was with a Goldwing coming into my lane, if you ride with a little in reserve situations like that are possible to manage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 If you haven't been there I would certainly go. The road is free of driveways and intersecting roads and for the most part gravel since most of the photographers sweep the gravel off, add to that it is well maintained by the state. It's a beautiful area with lots of opportunity to explore. I say go, it's not without danger but that is mostly up to you and how you ride. The only close call I have had there was with a Goldwing coming into my lane, if you ride with a little in reserve situations like that are possible to manage.and they've paved the pulloffs and eliminated the drop offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted August 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 and they've paved the pulloffs and eliminated the drop offs. Yup - really nicely done, too. See the black portion in the pic below... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneRanger Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I had a great time when I was in the area in July. I hit the Dragon after 5pm and before 9am. I had no issues. I was running the Cherehola while all the others were busy on the Dragon. Also go during the week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Good God, they sell beer now? What the fuck is wrong with these people? Let's drink then ride one of the most dangerous roads in America! Yay! that's why i never understood the "bike night" at bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 that's why i never understood the "bike night" at bars.Just because you're at a bar doesn't mean you have to drink. However, Bike Night at Chucky Cheese does seem a little gay. It would be cool to do a bike day someplace like Tar Hollow or Old Mans Cave area since there is something for everyone down there. Cruisers and Sport bikes can hit rt56 past Ash cave and surrounding areas and Dual Sport riders can do the unimproved roads. Maybe even an area like Burr Oak or Monday creek, same situation. It would also eliminate the drinking. Maybe an Ohio Riders Picknic? I might even ride the V-strom and try to stay out of the dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Not to worry. I'm out. this is obviously not the place for me. All you little boys have your fun. bu-bye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcohol3232 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 I have always wanted to go, have heard people talking about it for years. I just never had the time/money/expierence. Now that I have quite as few years under my belt, I'm looking to plan some kind of trip. Is there a road/area close to Ohio that anyone would recomend? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I still need to go and experience it at least once... hopefully earlier in the week dittoI have always wanted to go, have heard people talking about it for years. I just never had the time/money/expierence. Now that I have quite as few years under my belt, I'm looking to plan some kind of trip. Is there a road/area close to Ohio that anyone would recomend? Thanks in advance. coshocton FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I honestly am looking forward to our trip to the gap here in 2 weeks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 that's why i never understood the "bike night" at bars.Okay, now if you're gonna jump in here at least start at the beginning and read all the way thru (see post #23)...I've never been there but would never even consider going with they way it is. I know the cops are heavy there' date=' I've seen that on the web in videos as well as plenty of wrecks on youtube but the fact that they are selling beer now is about the most ridiculous thing you could do. I've often wondered the same thing about "bike nights", why have them at bars???[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Great. Now the noobs are giving me riding tips. haha that's funny, should be the other way.......newbs....like bewbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Is there a road/area close to Ohio that anyone would recomend? Thanks in advance.Are you just looking for something to warm up on or something that is like the dragon? For a warm up try rt 56 from rt664 to the Ash Cave parking area. For something that is like the dragon try rt555 south of Zanesville. Rt 555 is more technical, in my opinion, because it has elevation changes and tight 90 degree corners with gravel not found on the Dragon. It also has obsticals like cows in the middle of the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Not to worry. I'm out. this is obviously not the place for me. All you little boys have your fun.you'll be missed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) My wife and I left the kids at home and loaded my VStar in a truck for a week in Gatlinburg last month. We went down on Monday, and spent Tuesday on the bike. We rode from Gatlinburg down 321 to the Foothills Parkway to 129, in the early afternoon and had a great time! We were on the Dragon around 3:00 in the afternoon, saw only 1 LEO which was near the resort on the way down, and a pretty good mix of all types of bikes. The weather probably played a role in keeping a lot of people away though. There was rain in the forecast the entire week we were down there, and as it happened after making a clean, dry run South, we got lunch at the resort and it started raining. We tried to wait it out, but after over an hour of rain we decided to go ahead and head back to Gatlinburg. That part sucked, but we got some spectacular pics of the Smokies. The story we tell family and friends is that Dragon is an awesome road, but we didn't find it to be much of a challenge on a nice day, so we decided to try it in the rain. We leave out the fact that we didn't have much choice in the matter. The wife and I Edited August 13, 2009 by Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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