Tail of the Dragon video clip, if you've got a few minutes, it's fun.
05-18-2010 | 05:43 PM
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For Bruce and others that are from the area. Seriously thinking of taking my 13 yr. old son on a road trip to the dragon and BRP. Is there a suggested route, say if I want to spend 2-3 days in the area?
Also, was going to ask about cops but you came close (in more ways than one!). I would imaigne the tail is heavily patrolled? Also, someone mentioned getting in before memorial day, which won't be possible. Are there better days of the week/times where it would be less crowded? thanks.
Also, was going to ask about cops but you came close (in more ways than one!). I would imaigne the tail is heavily patrolled? Also, someone mentioned getting in before memorial day, which won't be possible. Are there better days of the week/times where it would be less crowded? thanks.
05-18-2010 | 05:51 PM
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I ran the Dragon after 7PM. The Dragon always has two patrol cars on it and by the turn around I'd seen both and could thereafter drive at will
05-18-2010 | 08:03 PM
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If you're interested, check out this link - http://www.tailofthedragon.com/ . Lots of information on area rides as well as descriptions of police hangouts, best times to tour, etc... I was up there last week and had a blast.
05-18-2010 | 10:09 PM
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Thank you all for the kind words, it was truly fun both driving it and then putting the clip together.
Girls at home with Granny, my wife and I trailered (borrowed Trailex) the 911 behind her LR3 to Asheville, 250 miles, where she was teaching for the weekend. I took off and did 500 miles in a day and a half west of Asheville.
Thanks. Great weather in the low 70's no need for any AC most of the weekend.
Thanks. Indeed suction cup'd the GoPro, upside down, on the inside of the rear window.
I was going to ask if you after seeing your last post of this adventure with all the early morning shots if you were flying solo. (didn't think you'd be getting all the females in your house up at the crack of dawn on a weekend for a spirited drive) Video answers that question. Took a weekend for yourself? Or was this just a one day drive?
Phil
Phil
Thanks. Indeed suction cup'd the GoPro, upside down, on the inside of the rear window.
05-19-2010 | 12:53 AM
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From: The 911 Nation - 2006 4S Manual 108K Miles
For Bruce and others that are from the area. Seriously thinking of taking my 13 yr. old son on a road trip to the dragon and BRP. Is there a suggested route, say if I want to spend 2-3 days in the area?
Also, was going to ask about cops but you came close (in more ways than one!). I would imaigne the tail is heavily patrolled? Also, someone mentioned getting in before memorial day, which won't be possible. Are there better days of the week/times where it would be less crowded? thanks.
Also, was going to ask about cops but you came close (in more ways than one!). I would imaigne the tail is heavily patrolled? Also, someone mentioned getting in before memorial day, which won't be possible. Are there better days of the week/times where it would be less crowded? thanks.
i will add that tail of the dragon has massive cops since its a 11 mile stretch and there have been numerous fatalities (most if not all motorcycles) so police patrol has increased. i have been on other sections of the BRP numerous times and never encountered NC's finest. it’s a 500 mile stretch so 2-3 days....?? you decide how fast you can throw 3rd to 4th. the route is long so if you get behind persons which is inevitable, you can throw into 2nd and rip to the left the slow traffic. you'd likely be coming from the north and starting in VA, tail of the dragon is located roughly 500 miles later at the south most end of the BRP. good luck, enjoy, and if i see you its thumbs up. i hope this helps.
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05-20-2010 | 03:30 AM
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Here is some more Go Pro camera action in case the 997 is in the shop you can have a look ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTebEekJwi4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTebEekJwi4
