I live in the area and will relay some experience what to expect. The road isn't dangerous, it's the reckless individuals that make it dangerous and most are always from out of town. For the Dragon itself, you might see a few motorcycles crossing the double line but more cagers in high-end sports cars will usually cross that double yellow line coming the opposite direction in blind corners. The folks on the Dragon going stupid fast are usually locals who know it like the back of their hand and they will never cross the double yellow whether they are in a cage or bike. If you are on a big ole Harley, don't ride it like someone on a supermoto. Ride on the outside lane. If you are on other roads in the mountains, watch for blind corners because I GUARANTEE YOU will have a cager coming the opposite direction with their head deep into their smartphone and they will be in the middle of the road if not in your lane and going fast. My brother-in-law used to work as an EMT in the area; also have a friend who owns a towing company that pulled many from that road. They have some really gruesome stories to tell. Very, very, very few people who wreck on the Dragon or other roads in the area walk away. Some spend weeks, months in the hospital with life altering injuries and most end up dead. Ride your own ride is rule of thumb. Don't cross the double yellow. These are public roads used by locals to get to and from. It's not your private race track! The state of North Carolina almost closed their side a few years ago due to the reckless individuals. You will encounter tourists who have no idea what this road is so be patient and understanding as it's one of the few roads available to get across the mountains. Expect a lot of traffic on the weekends unless it's snowing.
I really found this video helpful. Would love to see more of these on different roads that have a similar reputations for being technically challenging. Thanks so much for sharing!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Great ride along video, I felt like I was there riding behind you at the same pace. By the way, thanks for all your instructional vids. I’ve been riding for 30 yrs since and considered myself pretty good at lower speeds. But using your practice suggestions have made a big difference, thank you! I was out with my buddies yesterday and we needed to make a few u-turns on tight little back roads. We ended up stopping at the Pineville Tavern in PA for lunch and 2 of the guys asked “how the hell did you make those turns back there??” I turned them on to your Channel and you’ll have some new subs.
I'm a local in western NC. I love riding the Dragon, but I don't go during the busy months. Like you said, the road itself isn't dangerous, it's some of the riders and drivers that are. When it's real busy at the Dragon, I like to ride the other twisty roads we have here. I go fairly fast. Not racetrack fast, but fast enough to enjoy the lean.
I'm also subscribed and you are the top one I watch. I found your channel and I can't quit watching it. I started practicing yesterday and quickly found out I have a long way to go but with your help I'm going TO BE THE BOSS OF MY MOTORCYCLE!!!!!
Awesome awesome video Robert. I have rode the dragon a few times and everything you described is spot on. Thank you videoing it and letting us see it. It is so beautiful down there I'm in Indiana. By the way I became a VIPreloader yesterday and I'm looking forward to this I love what you do and your channel and thank you for helping so many of us with riding skills we need. I hope to get to meet and practice with you one day. Please please please please keep this coming!!!!!
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😁 Thank you very much for further supporting my channel by becoming a V.I.Preloader! It’s really appreciated! I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! I will!👍🏾
I love the camera angle, I’ve never recorded any rides, but now I want to with this perspective. It’s great actually seeing the motorcycle lean into the turns.
Great camera angle! I’ve ridden the Dragon 6 times… and this camera angle is great for people who have never ridden it to learn to handle this type of mountain road…
First of all Robert thank you for your service to New York and for the priceless knowledge your videos gives all of us motorcyclist. That tail of the dragon is something else. Love the front brake education, scraping the floor boards, just appreciate what you do. Thank you Al P.S. I bought a set of the .50cal Tab performance with 4.5 louvered baffles. LOVE them on my Roadglide Special. SWEET MUSIC
Rob, my brother thank you for all you do. I am a greatful V.I.Preloader and have my motorcycle license that I got with my friends way back in 2001, but have never owned my own bike. I'm hoping to get a bagger next year and be much closer to GA than I am now, in the hopes that I can meet up with you in Pooler and become the "Boss of my motorcycle". I pay for a subscription because I've watched tons of your videos and feel that it's the right thing to do since you feed my brain with superior slow speed motorcycle skills. So wayyyyyyy in advance, I want to say thank you for sharing your expertise and wisdom with a non-motorcycle owner. You touch more people in more ways than you think. God Bless
Hey Gary. Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁 Thank you very much for further supporting my channel by becoming a V.I.Preloader! It’s really appreciated! It’s my pleasure. 😊
Very cool on the camera. Love it. Have you ever ridden the Back of The Dragon? Starts out in Marion, VA. My hometown. If you haven't, you should try to ride it someday. Pretty awesome. Living here I'm the opposite of your situation, wherever I ride, I'm on a curvy road, and a long straight run is rare. Thanks again for all the great info and for paying it forward.
I love it, "You're killin me dude". From a career motor cop! Now you see how easy it is to want to push your limits on this road. And well, a lot of the roads around there. I did hear you get into the footboard mounts a couple times. Great video!
When the time comes to ride this road it's going to be crack of dawn Sunday morning. Fortunately for me I'm an early riser and I've found that if you can get out at that time you've got the road to yourself til about 8 or 9 AM. No matter if I'm at home here in South Jersey or anywhere. This time of year it's light at 5 AM and it happens to be Sunday today. So I'll have 3 or 4 hours out there practically alone. Robert, the effort you put into getting your message out there is commendable and now that I'm a VIP I see the mistakes I used to make every time I ride with someone. It's not their fault like it wasn't mine when I was ignorant of proper technique. But your preloaders are out here steering riders your way and one by one we're becoming better, safer riders. Thank you.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!! That’s what I love to hear!! That’s what it’s all about! Each one, teach one. Sometimes that as simple as telling someone about Preloader Nation!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😁😁
Awesome video brother. My buddies and I rode the Dragon for the first time 6-12-22. It was an awesome experience. From what I experienced, speed and "target fixation" are probably the leading cause of motorcycle accidents here. Looking through the turns and controlling speed and a rider will have a great experience. We rode the Cherohala Skyway prior to riding the dragon. It was absolutely gorgeous scenery. I love the camera angle. I truly believe your video will give riders the true view of riding the dragon and what it entails!!! Keep up the great videos and shiny side up, my brother!!!
Well I guess they cleaned it up since I was there about 5 years ago because the last time I rode there you could not see over the treetops in any of the openings
Hey Robert...We've ridden it 3 times and believe it is no more dangerous as any other twisted roads. As you stated, it's the rider responsibility to know his/her skill level. We have many roads in Cali that are twisted and ride them daily, but on unfamiliar roads we go easy. So maybe we have gotten used to twisted roads prior to riding the dragon. Is it our favorite road...not by far, but it is a very fun road .Most people think I ride fast...I tell them it's the technique that I use that get me through the twisted rides faster than most. YUP! We will ride the dragon again.
I enjoy the 360 angle on this particular ride especially. Enjoyed the fact that you were able to run both directions. Truly, the area is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this drop with us. It was fun and this too made me want to go saddle up! You know, the triple "P" thing and practice some more. Headed out....
Thanks for taking us along. The camera angel is really cool, good work. I live in western Wa and have read about the Dragon for years and how it would compare to some of the roads we ride daily. The dragon is somewhat over rated from what I saw when compared to our local mountain passes and canyon roads. You’re exactly right about riding an unfamiliar road, slow down, take your time and enjoy. You want to be able to come back and do it again. Ride safe.
Awesome video Robert tail of the dragon wanna go one day in my 2020Roadking I just bought a month ago for my birthday your videos and help me a lot I’ve been riding for three years I’m 58 years old having a blast and riding safe One of your subscribers Alfredo
As a former Atlanta Police Motors Officer, I agree with all of your tips and pointers for this road. I’ve been on the Dragon several times on both a sport bike (Yamaha R1) and a Harley Road Glide.
I love it, I can see looking a head through the turn. The view is amazing. I just moved to Brooklyn, NY for work from Monterey, CA and have many new NYPD friends who ride and I tell them I follow you because I like how you break it down and keep it simple. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. VR, Mark
Just found your channel a few days ago. Loving it, I will be checking out all of your videos. Some great tips in the ones I’ve watched so far. Enjoying the Dragon with you. I’ve ridden it many times. Before I forget, Thank You for your Service. Been riding for over 50 years, I still learn every day; watching videos like yours. All kind and brands of bikes. Currently ride a BMW R1250RT, model year 2021. Have to say it is the best handling bike I have ever owned. Again I appreciate the instruction you are giving, I know it helps a whole lot of people out there. From a 24 year Army veteran. Keep on keeping on.
One of my many "to-do" rides this season is the dragon. I'm hoping I can get to it before the weather turns. I'm thinking maybe in the fall when there's less traffic there. Every video I've seen of it looks like a lot of fun. I love the shots from the camera of the rear of your bike. I don't film rides and know just about next to nothing about it. When I first saw your film like that, I thought you had some kind of drone that followed you. (yeah, I'm a noob) That truck that slowed you down may have been God's way of protecting you from something. Although frustrating as it was. Ride Safe and keep up the great videos!
Bonjour Robert. Really enjoyed your video, especially the second half while riding with the two Harley riders. Finding the right pace with the right group of people can be very rewarding. I remember reading an article in Motorcyclist Magazine in the early 90's (The Pace: Nick Ienatsch, November 1991) and it made a big difference in my riding abilities. I started riding in 1985 on sportbikes (GPz, ZX, GSXR) and switched to power cruisers (M109) and now i am riding a Victory Vision. I would like to quote Mr. Ienatsch : " Performance street riding's only yardstick is the amount of enjoyment gained. Hammer on the racetrack, pace yourself on the street." Greetings from Montréal, Québec. 🖖
Another great video sir. Thank you. I am blown away by the camera work. I just can't wrap my head around how that works. I'll be searching for some videos on it as my wife and I prepare to ride to that area in three weeks. No Tail of the Dragon for us, I've been on it enough and we'll be there on a Saturday, but plenty of amazing roads. Coming up from Sebastian FL right through Pooler! Thanks again
Thank you very much! It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 You don’t have to look far for videos on it. I’ve done several videos on it and if you’d like to see a video on the setup I use, just look up my 2022 Daytona Day 2 video and go to the 2nd chapter. 👍🏾
Rode The Dragon in June of this year on a Tri Glide. A lot different then a two wheeled bike but still fun. Pretty good upper body workout but remember, if you are leaning a three wheeler, you are in real trouble! Thanks for all the good tips
Thanks!! Great video from the rider/driver's perspective. I'm planning on taking my Toyota 86 (Subaru BRZ) to The Dragon, Cherohala, etc. in about a month - mid-April, and this really has me excited. Having grown up with a father who was an Indian rider/dealer in the late 50s and having dated a guy who rode English bikes, I really enjoyed your ride, including tips and commentary. I live near Watkins Glen, NY and drive the Original Watkins Glen Grand Prix course, but that's only 6.6 miles and doesn't have quite as many turns as The Dragon, but it's prepared me!!! Come visit us sometime if you haven't yet - you'll love it!
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I enjoyed your ride! Camera angle was great. I've never rode with camera tracking my ride but I hope to someday. I just turned 70 years of age. I hope there's much riding ahead. I like long distance. You share a lot of your acquired skills on a motorcycle. I usually learn or re-learn from your videos. Good job, sir!
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Yeah Brother that's how you get it done. I appreciate all you do for the motorcycle community, I always get a lot out of all your videos. GOD'S BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU BROTHER 🙏 THANK YOU SIR 👍🏻
The best part about this camera is we, and you, get to see the road and what you're doing on it. I still don't know how the hell it works but it is awesome !
Great video. I have ridden the Dragon at least 6 times. You nailed it, the most dangerous thing about it are the other folks doing it. Sport bikes passing you where they shouldn't, folks coming the other way over the double yellow. Then there is the Dragon lull. You get used to the turns, and all of a sudden there is a different angle, and a different lean. Last time there, we were stopped part way through because a tree had fallen across the road and a biker had crashed. It's a really cool ride, but over-hyped. AND, don't forget the Po Po. Sometimes never there, sometimes....oops if you're over the speed limit.....which is pretty slow.
This is impressive. A nice demonstration of transitioning smoothly from brake to throttle for better riding in all situations but especially for the proper safety and control during cornering. And the cornering angles speak for themselves. I have photos of from track-days on me on a Jap super-sports machine with my knee down with less bike angle than shown here. Hat off to you sir.
My buddy and I watched this video the night before we rode the Dragon. It was very helpful for us. We rode it without any incidents and had a great time. As others have said, the Tail of the Dragon is only as dangerous as you want to make it.
Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
That is an awesome camera angle! My wife and I are planning a trip up to ride the dragon for our 20 wedding anniversary! We had been dating for about 3 weeks when I took her to Myrtle Beach Bike week in 2001 on my yellow Buell X1 Lightning! She still climbs on the back and rides wherever we want to go! Great video content as always Robert, stay safe brother!
I love the camera angle. I have to get one for my 06 Ultra Classic. I've ridden the Dragon a bunch on it. All over that area. You'd love the Cherohala Skyway. Longer sweeping turns. Goes from Robbinsville to Tellico Plains. BTW more places to stay and eat in Bryson City.
I live a few minutes from the dragon. I worked ems on the dragon for years and a motorcyclist and have ridden it. I would say the road is no more dangerous than any other. I would be more comfortable riding the dragon than riding thru knoxville by far. But I have used a lot of body bags working ems up there. There is no shortage of idiots up there especially on weekends. I suggest you ride during the week, early in the morning.
My advice next time there’s a vehicle with horrible exhaust fumes in front of you, find a safe place to stop for just 2 or 3 minutes. That is all you need for that vehicle to get far enough away from you. I so appreciate what you do. Thanks.
I think the camera angle is awesome. I feel like i'm riding on your coattail here. I don't live anywhere near the Dragon, but in AZ we have plenty of twisty roads, and I plan on using and taking all the advise that you give on this and all your videos, when riding twisties. Thanks for the knowledge Robert, ride hard, ride safe. Peace.
Nothing wrong with the camera angle. Bike sounds awesome. Could watch this over and over. By the way it was nice to meet you at Bootlegger on Saturday. Keep them videos coming. You've made me a WAYYYY better rider. Thanks Robert.
It was really nice to get a look at the scenery for a change. Every time I'm up there I don't get to look around much. Baby gets to enjoy the view but I'm paying attention to the road. If you haven't rode Cherohala Skyway, you should. lot of twist but numerous sections you can pass on and areas where you get to look around. As for those getting vertigo, tell them to look ahead just like looking through the turn. Great Job!
Hey Rob. You know I have nothing but L&R for you. I hear you talking about this Tab 5.0 exaust. It's sounds cute. But I have not heard ONE exaust that sounds better than my D&D Fat Cat mufflers, coupled with Vance & Hines X-Pipe! I absolutely love it. When I'm on it it sounds great. And, when I'm cruising, it's quiet. So. I get the best of both worlds!
Robert! You are a blessing man! Much love and respect brother! You have taught me a boat load straight up! Because of you I am a way better rider now. 44 years of riding dirt and street with some classes all in between made me think there wasn't much left. Boy was I wrong. How to ride a slow roll. Man, you taught me what I never knew. Like icing on the cake baby! Glad I found you man! OK, So my thought if it's means anything regarding you asking about..., "THE CAMERA ANGLE" ... It's friggin great! Love it! 1 year and at this time 711 comments later, maybe it's been addressed already? But here I am, Johnny come lately to share a though on the vertigo... if I may... I think the effect is 2 fold. Maybe comes from: 1.) The pole/whip that the camera is mounted on. 2.) The camera's image stabilization. Don't know much about the brand and setup you have here but perhaps it's the continuous bouncing up and down and side to side movement of the pole/whip? Think of the movie "The Blair Witch Project (1999)". The days of when the video cams didn't have the built in image stabilization to compensate for movement if you didn't hold it really steady. Even then it was a challenge! Funny though, it almost looks animated like you're watching a video game. Just a thought. Whatcu think Robert? Or Anyone? Way off or seems accurate? Already been discussed? This is a year old video so I dunno, maybe things have changed with the brand since? Revisions/updates? Regardless, very cool indeed! Love all your content. Tons of great stuff. Always fun. Love the comradery. Love the variety. Even comedy at times! You're doing it right! Thanks for feeding us only the good stuff! You made a huge diff to me and I'm seeing many many others too! And all wrapped up in real positive vibes. Very nice! Thank you Robert!
After watching this video, I will get a 360 camera. I love how it captures an above view. I can also get a a better understanding of how you are maneuvering your bike.
Robert, your 360° camera made the "ride" with you a great trip for us viewers! Yes, a lot of riding lessons could have been taught on this ride. Nice content for this video. Doug🏍️🤓👍😇
I’ve ridden the Tail of the Dragon over 15X. I go to Deals Gap but now do not ride The Dragon. The Dragon of itself can be dangerous but Irresponsible riders and car drivers have made The Dragon very dangerous. Enter a diminishing curve and suddenly a car or a bike is across the center line barrelling down on you. If you don’t have strong experience riding mountain twisties, stay off The Dragon. The biggest danger as I mentioned is other irresponsible riders and car drivers thinking they are the hottest thing on the road. Drifting a car on The Dragon should be a Felony.
The lack of overtaking spots would really get to me. I'm not a Street Rossi but that would aggravate me. Maybe it's because I'm a Brit and all our roads are that thin and twisty. Not all of them are that beautiful though.
If you like that then you will love the road I have named THE SIDEWINDER. Go out of Gatlinburg on 321 towards Cosby Tn. Turn right on 32 going towards Mt Sterling. 11 miles of twisting turns tighter than the dragon and very little traffic. Great pavement. The pavement ends at the Appalachian Trail and turn to hard pack dirt for about a mile. You can go on down and turn left and go out to I40 or turn around and run THE SIDEWINDER again. Check it out!
You asked for comments on the camera angle and I was just showing it to my wife and told her I want to do this kind of video of me riding. I like this presentation alot.
I really enjoy this video and the bonus video, I am ready to go back there and ride the dragon on a motorcycle this time I drove the dragon in my pickup truck. Now that dragon is really crazy in the night it’s totally dark that’s a hold other level of skills 😃
Cool video. My wife and I are from lenoir City Tennessee. We ride the skyway but have not been on the dragon yet. Bootlegger Harley is the best dealership around.
That camera view is awesome, I seen that camera view for the first time when you were with Traveling Tall riding the Dragon. I also love those Tab Performance pipes. I'm planning on getting them for my Ultra soon. I like listening to them but I just wanted to let you know the music in the video you did with Traveling Tall on the Dragon was a great choice. Keep up the good work I enjoy your videos.
I love angel of the camera. Since I am just learning, I like to see the hand 🤚 🖐️ to see breaking, throttle and clutch action. Please do some video of riding on the road to Mountain. Thank you
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed to my TH-cam channel!👍🏾😊 th-cam.com/users/BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
Thanks for taking us for a ride on the Dragon lots of curves for sure and your camera makes me feel like I am riding behind you that's awesome thanks for the ride take care ride safe
Most appreciated Robert! Enjoyed the GTA view! My wife and I rode it last August celebrating our 40th Anniversary, coincidentally it was also the 40th Anniversary of the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort. I appreciate the content and professional delivery on your channel and it has definitely improved my riding skills. Please share what helmet you are wearing on the ride. Stay safe!
It’s my pleasure. 😊 Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! The helmet is a MicroDOT.
Always something new to learn or realize from watching your videos Robert regardless of one's years of riding or experience. Don't know if I'll ever get to ride the Dragon, but it is on my to do list. Like I always say to myself and other riders, "ride safe, ride smart"!
great rider's perspective from the 360-degree camera. What a great road with a terrific road surface, no debris and good light. I don't think the road is the issue. I have learnt a lot from watching your channel and appreciate the effort you put into making your videos. It would be great to see you in Australia where we have thousands of kilometres of roads similar to the dragon.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and subscribing!👍🏾😁I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile! That would be great!!
I am enjoying all of your teachings and I am really impressed with this camera angle. It’s awesome plus I do love the pipes. I have just started riding again after four years of not riding. I am 68 and my goal is to ride the dragon at 70 I just bought an older heritage softail, and I’m just trying to get back into the groove again, I really think that this video of the dragon tail you should make it into like a learning video like for PlayStation or classes for motorcycle driving. It is just awesome so please continue to do what you are doing as far as teaching you have actually helped me quite a bit to regain confidence in the whole motorcycle driving especially with twisties. I did try to click into your TH-cam video and it said it wasn’t available so I don’t know if it was on my end. Somethings wrong or if that’s not available anymore. But I just want you to know that before I bought this motorcycle. I was watching learning videos the whole year as I was looking for a motorcycle and I have seen every video probably possible, but your teaching has opened up an area of regaining or increasing my confidence in driving my new little heritage. Thank you please keep up the good work. You are an awesome teacher.!!!
Mr Simmons, thank you for doing this video. This is the best Dragon video that I have watched, making plans now for my own ride to the Dragon. Thank You again
Good video you we’re behind slower traffic. Usually a Harley would never keep up with my Mustang, and never against my Porsche. Still a fine ride video 🚐!
Robert, I love the Insta 360 camera angle. It feels exactly like playing GTA! 🤣 Anyway, another road you should definitely check out is called The Back of the Dragon, which follows Route 16 from north of Marion, Va., to Tazewell, Va. The BOTD is comprised of 32 miles and 438 curves with a 3500' elevation change. It is a really nice, nice road! Cheers, brother, and thanks for your great videos! Preload and keep it loaded!
@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Cool! My wife and I just got back to our home in Toronto from a 10-day ride around WV, VA, and TN, including a stop in Nashville. There are some insanely great roads in WV. Grab yourself a copy of Freeman Maps Motorsports Touring Maps for West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, S.E. Ohio for tons of highlighted routes and loops! Thanks again, Robert!
that camera angle is awesome! I feel the ride with that angle, no vertigo here lol I live 158 miles from there, I'd like to ride with you next year if that's possible 😎✌️
Robert, I have watched this particular video several times and will be heading to the Dragon next month. I am curious how you have your camera mounted so that I may be able to record our ride as well. We will be taking the 360 on the Triglide and absolutely loved the angle. And while I am here... thank you for the awesome videos that you share. I have worked on putting your instruction to use on the Ultra Classic. Keep up the phenomenal videos!
Stay at the resort if possible. great experience at night getting tips from veteran riders. Morning after the sun taks the moisture off the road before to many people was the time I thought best to ride. Also if a car leaves before you wait a while no hurry. Ride your ride stay in control have a great time.. never cross the yellow line!!!
The pick-up driver was very selfish or unawares he was holding up the traffic you have the patience of a saint I would have given up after a few miles. Here in the uk I don’t think we have a double yellow line that long
You are correct sir but, his answer would be you don't own this road. Understand too, that a lot of people have disdain for motorcyclists and/or sports cars.
Hella of ride Robert, I’m 63&1/2 now and just cruising, but I enjoyed every second of that take and the 360 camera angle gives the viewer an accurate experience of what it feels like, it improves rider quality and the people you’re helping be the Boss of their motorcycles. I’ll send you a picture of my street glide and the first Road King ever invented before Harley-Davidson copied my style. Doc ShoURight Graves The Original Road King.
Camera angle is perfect 👍… feels like I’m riding right behind you… and… I personally like listening to the 50 cal’s as opposed to music.. in my opinion
Thank you for the videos you produce. They are fantastic. This video with the angle you are able to capture is simply AWESOME! I'll be riding the dragon in about ten days and really looking forward to what you have presented here. Thank you!
One of the things I do when I am on a ride is make a mental note of mistakes I have made along the way. It is very difficult to make a PERFECT ride! No mistakes. These mistakes are not deadly but they are mistakes and you never know what could go down. Taking a turn a little wide, getting too close to a vehicle in front of you, breaking correctly. There are lots of things that could be done better but you ride and learn and if you practice the low speed drills it helps a lot!
Great video. I've watched several dragon videos and with the helmet cams , it makes their speed look double what they're actually doing. We rode it late October and was getting cold so the crowd wasn't too bad. My wife took her tri glide on that thing which to me is more difficult because it's all arm strength. I rarely hit the brakes. I ride a road like that in 1 gear lower than usual. Rpms are pretty high but the engine braking assists in an emergency stop. There's lots of roads like this in North Alabama just not as long. It's curvy but not as bad as I was expecting.
I ran the dragon in aa big truck with flatbed trailer in the winter 1 time and only 1 I was scared to death with that 53ft rig ironically I live 75 miles from the dragon and never ridden it on a bike. I want to before I die
Great video... The thing I hate about the tail is the incoming traffic not staying in their lane... Because they are not the boss of their ride😉. Great video as always!
Like your channel and your instruction. Slow speed is an area of need... for me... and many of my fast friends. I've been to the Dragon and Cherohala skyway a handful of times including early April this year and I'll be back late August. There are no better roads in the Eastern US.
Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊 I’m happy that my channel has been helpful to you! That makes all the time and effort that I put into this so worthwhile!
I rode my ultra limited through there, twice. It was single up though. Have not done it 2up as my wife is afraid. Bike does react slower 2 up. Alot of the roads up there are challenging. 28 the 441 or 19 to name a few. 129 is fun, especially up from robbinsville.
I rode the Dragon on June 7th and it was great as always other advice on the Dragon is to Avoid the Painted lines o trail brake both front and rear at the same time and release the front as I get to the apex of the corners. Love your videos
Hello Robert, I think I'll buy this type of camera for one of my future rides. However I noticed a couple of places its angle was canted a little too far especially near 50:30min mark while going thru the hairpin right turn. It could be due to some extreme leaning of the bike and or flexing in the camera mounting. But overall it's a really good quality video. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome video, awesome Ride , awesome camera view as always ! Thanks for the content; I share your videos with all my family and friends I just Gotta make time to come down there to Pooler Georgia for some of those training courses to keep my skills sharp and learn some new techniques . thanks again .
Awesome camera view. I wanna do the Tail b4 summer ends. Learned something new and haven't gotten thru a quarter of the vid with (trail braking and mainly using rear 10mp or less).. I tend to use my rear brake heavier with quicker stops when the Mrs. is with me to avoid the headbutt... suggestions? Will finish vid later...
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You must be a Blue Knights MC member, the Tennessee State Police are EVERYWHERE on 129! I went through there spring 2017. I always tried to keep it so that my skull was never over the center line, and that my ass was never to close to those DEEP ASS DITCHES! The ditches....Don't even get me started on that STUNT you pulled at 24:36, that is RECKLESS DRIVING! If I were caught doing that, you know you'd try to send me to jail!
Great ride vid. We have lots of twisty roads like this up in Western WA. LOVE the camera angle...I am going to get my insta 360 set up for this angle. Preload and keep it loaded!!
I live in the area and will relay some experience what to expect. The road isn't dangerous, it's the reckless individuals that make it dangerous and most are always from out of town. For the Dragon itself, you might see a few motorcycles crossing the double line but more cagers in high-end sports cars will usually cross that double yellow line coming the opposite direction in blind corners. The folks on the Dragon going stupid fast are usually locals who know it like the back of their hand and they will never cross the double yellow whether they are in a cage or bike. If you are on a big ole Harley, don't ride it like someone on a supermoto. Ride on the outside lane. If you are on other roads in the mountains, watch for blind corners because I GUARANTEE YOU will have a cager coming the opposite direction with their head deep into their smartphone and they will be in the middle of the road if not in your lane and going fast. My brother-in-law used to work as an EMT in the area; also have a friend who owns a towing company that pulled many from that road. They have some really gruesome stories to tell. Very, very, very few people who wreck on the Dragon or other roads in the area walk away. Some spend weeks, months in the hospital with life altering injuries and most end up dead. Ride your own ride is rule of thumb. Don't cross the double yellow. These are public roads used by locals to get to and from. It's not your private race track! The state of North Carolina almost closed their side a few years ago due to the reckless individuals. You will encounter tourists who have no idea what this road is so be patient and understanding as it's one of the few roads available to get across the mountains. Expect a lot of traffic on the weekends unless it's snowing.
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@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle You bet I am a subscriber. Thanks for your service and helping out others.
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@@FreddyK-o3hwhat!? Muslims throwing body parts?
Camera angle was excellent. Well done Robert.
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Thank you very much!
I enjoy the ride ,it was like riding with you. Thanks so much !!!😊
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I really found this video helpful. Would love to see more of these on different roads that have a similar reputations for being technically challenging. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Great ride along video, I felt like I was there riding behind you at the same pace.
By the way, thanks for all your instructional vids. I’ve been riding for 30 yrs since and considered myself pretty good at lower speeds. But using your practice suggestions have made a big difference, thank you!
I was out with my buddies yesterday and we needed to make a few u-turns on tight little back roads. We ended up stopping at the Pineville Tavern in PA for lunch and 2 of the guys asked “how the hell did you make those turns back there??”
I turned them on to your Channel and you’ll have some new subs.
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I'm a local in western NC. I love riding the Dragon, but I don't go during the busy months. Like you said, the road itself isn't dangerous, it's some of the riders and drivers that are. When it's real busy at the Dragon, I like to ride the other twisty roads we have here. I go fairly fast. Not racetrack fast, but fast enough to enjoy the lean.
What are the busy months? I'm planning to ride this in October. Good month?
I'm also subscribed and you are the top one I watch. I found your channel and I can't quit watching it. I started practicing yesterday and quickly found out I have a long way to go but with your help I'm going TO BE THE BOSS OF MY MOTORCYCLE!!!!!
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Awesome awesome video Robert. I have rode the dragon a few times and everything you described is spot on. Thank you videoing it and letting us see it. It is so beautiful down there I'm in Indiana. By the way I became a VIPreloader yesterday and I'm looking forward to this I love what you do and your channel and thank you for helping so many of us with riding skills we need. I hope to get to meet and practice with you one day. Please please please please keep this coming!!!!!
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I will!👍🏾
I love the camera angle, I’ve never recorded any rides, but now I want to with this perspective. It’s great actually seeing the motorcycle lean into the turns.
Thank you very much! 👍🏾
Great camera angle! I’ve ridden the Dragon 6 times… and this camera angle is great for people who have never ridden it to learn to handle this type of mountain road…
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I’d like to ride this on a Tuesday @ 6:17AM. 😎🏍️
That cameras angle is FABULOUS!!!
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First of all Robert thank you for your service to New York and for the priceless knowledge your videos gives all of us motorcyclist. That tail of the dragon is something else. Love the front brake education, scraping the floor boards, just appreciate what you do.
Thank you
Al
P.S. I bought a set of the .50cal Tab performance with 4.5 louvered baffles. LOVE them on my Roadglide Special. SWEET MUSIC
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Rob, my brother thank you for all you do. I am a greatful V.I.Preloader and have my motorcycle license that I got with my friends way back in 2001, but have never owned my own bike. I'm hoping to get a bagger next year and be much closer to GA than I am now, in the hopes that I can meet up with you in Pooler and become the "Boss of my motorcycle". I pay for a subscription because I've watched tons of your videos and feel that it's the right thing to do since you feed my brain with superior slow speed motorcycle skills. So wayyyyyyy in advance, I want to say thank you for sharing your expertise and wisdom with a non-motorcycle owner. You touch more people in more ways than you think. God Bless
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Very cool on the camera. Love it. Have you ever ridden the Back of The Dragon? Starts out in Marion, VA. My hometown. If you haven't, you should try to ride it someday. Pretty awesome. Living here I'm the opposite of your situation, wherever I ride, I'm on a curvy road, and a long straight run is rare. Thanks again for all the great info and for paying it forward.
Thank you very much! No I haven’t, but I plan on doing so.
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I have always known this area as Highway 16.
Robert, I was a TV cameraman for 30 years. I really like this 360 cam, it adds so much to the videos.
Thanks brother!
I love it, "You're killin me dude". From a career motor cop! Now you see how easy it is to want to push your limits on this road. And well, a lot of the roads around there. I did hear you get into the footboard mounts a couple times. Great video!
When the time comes to ride this road it's going to be crack of dawn Sunday morning. Fortunately for me I'm an early riser and I've found that if you can get out at that time you've got the road to yourself til about 8 or 9 AM. No matter if I'm at home here in South Jersey or anywhere.
This time of year it's light at 5 AM and it happens to be Sunday today. So I'll have 3 or 4 hours out there practically alone.
Robert, the effort you put into getting your message out there is commendable and now that I'm a VIP I see the mistakes I used to make every time I ride with someone. It's not their fault like it wasn't mine when I was ignorant of proper technique. But your preloaders are out here steering riders your way and one by one we're becoming better, safer riders.
Thank you.
ABSOLUTELY!!!!! That’s what I love to hear!! That’s what it’s all about! Each one, teach one. Sometimes that as simple as telling someone about Preloader Nation!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😁😁
I agree but there are other danger out there that time of day. So you have to be more careful
@@yassinnamdar7601 Yes deer love that time of day !
I love the camera angle. It gives a more true to life feel to what you are actually doing! Nice run!
Thank you very much!
Awesome video brother. My buddies and I rode the Dragon for the first time 6-12-22. It was an awesome experience. From what I experienced, speed and "target fixation" are probably the leading cause of motorcycle accidents here. Looking through the turns and controlling speed and a rider will have a great experience. We rode the Cherohala Skyway prior to riding the dragon. It was absolutely gorgeous scenery. I love the camera angle. I truly believe your video will give riders the true view of riding the dragon and what it entails!!! Keep up the great videos and shiny side up, my brother!!!
Thank you very much! I agree with you 100%!
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Well I guess they cleaned it up since I was there about 5 years ago because the last time I rode there you could not see over the treetops in any of the openings
Hey Robert...We've ridden it 3 times and believe it is no more dangerous as any other twisted roads. As you stated, it's the rider responsibility to know his/her skill level. We have many roads in Cali that are twisted and ride them daily, but on unfamiliar roads we go easy. So maybe we have gotten used to twisted roads prior to riding the dragon. Is it our favorite road...not by far, but it is a very fun road .Most people think I ride fast...I tell them it's the technique that I use that get me through the twisted rides faster than most. YUP! We will ride the dragon again.
What’s up brother. Yes you have some beautiful twisty roads as well! One day brother… One day. 👍🏾
I enjoy the 360 angle on this particular ride especially. Enjoyed the fact that you were able to run both directions. Truly, the area is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this drop with us. It was fun and this too made me want to go saddle up! You know, the triple "P" thing and practice some more. Headed out....
Yeah buddy!!!
Thanks for allowing us to ride & experience the dragon with you.
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Thanks for taking us along. The camera angel is really cool, good work. I live in western Wa and have read about the Dragon for years and how it would compare to some of the roads we ride daily. The dragon is somewhat over rated from what I saw when compared to our local mountain passes and canyon roads. You’re exactly right about riding an unfamiliar road, slow down, take your time and enjoy. You want to be able to come back and do it again. Ride safe.
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Awesome video Robert tail of the dragon wanna go one day in my 2020Roadking I just bought a month ago for my birthday your videos and help me a lot I’ve been riding for three years I’m 58 years old having a blast and riding safe One of your subscribers Alfredo
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As a former Atlanta Police Motors Officer, I agree with all of your tips and pointers for this road. I’ve been on the Dragon several times on both a sport bike (Yamaha R1) and a Harley Road Glide.
I love it, I can see looking a head through the turn. The view is amazing. I just moved to Brooklyn, NY for work from Monterey, CA and have many new NYPD friends who ride and I tell them I follow you because I like how you break it down and keep it simple. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. VR, Mark
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Just found your channel a few days ago. Loving it, I will be checking out all of your videos. Some great tips in the ones I’ve watched so far. Enjoying the Dragon with you. I’ve ridden it many times. Before I forget, Thank You for your Service. Been riding for over 50 years, I still learn every day; watching videos like yours. All kind and brands of bikes. Currently ride a BMW R1250RT, model year 2021. Have to say it is the best handling bike I have ever owned. Again I appreciate the instruction you are giving, I know it helps a whole lot of people out there. From a 24 year Army veteran. Keep on keeping on.
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One of my many "to-do" rides this season is the dragon. I'm hoping I can get to it before the weather turns. I'm thinking maybe in the fall when there's less traffic there. Every video I've seen of it looks like a lot of fun. I love the shots from the camera of the rear of your bike. I don't film rides and know just about next to nothing about it. When I first saw your film like that, I thought you had some kind of drone that followed you. (yeah, I'm a noob) That truck that slowed you down may have been God's way of protecting you from something. Although frustrating as it was. Ride Safe and keep up the great videos!
Thank you very much!
Easy ride for those used to riding in the mountains. Very few of what I would call highly technical turns. Lots of good twisties.
Bonjour Robert. Really enjoyed your video, especially the second half while riding with the two Harley riders. Finding the right pace with the right group of people can be very rewarding. I remember reading an article in Motorcyclist Magazine in the early 90's (The Pace: Nick Ienatsch, November 1991) and it made a big difference in my riding abilities. I started riding in 1985 on sportbikes (GPz, ZX, GSXR) and switched to power cruisers (M109) and now i am riding a Victory Vision. I would like to quote Mr. Ienatsch : " Performance street riding's only yardstick is the amount of enjoyment gained. Hammer on the racetrack, pace yourself on the street." Greetings from Montréal, Québec. 🖖
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Another great video sir. Thank you. I am blown away by the camera work. I just can't wrap my head around how that works. I'll be searching for some videos on it as my wife and I prepare to ride to that area in three weeks. No Tail of the Dragon for us, I've been on it enough and we'll be there on a Saturday, but plenty of amazing roads. Coming up from Sebastian FL right through Pooler! Thanks again
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Rode The Dragon in June of this year on a Tri Glide. A lot different then a two wheeled bike but still fun. Pretty good upper body workout but remember, if you are leaning a three wheeler, you are in real trouble! Thanks for all the good tips
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Thanks!! Great video from the rider/driver's perspective. I'm planning on taking my Toyota 86 (Subaru BRZ) to The Dragon, Cherohala, etc. in about a month - mid-April, and this really has me excited. Having grown up with a father who was an Indian rider/dealer in the late 50s and having dated a guy who rode English bikes, I really enjoyed your ride, including tips and commentary. I live near Watkins Glen, NY and drive the Original Watkins Glen Grand Prix course, but that's only 6.6 miles and doesn't have quite as many turns as The Dragon, but it's prepared me!!! Come visit us sometime if you haven't yet - you'll love it!
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I enjoyed your ride! Camera angle was great. I've never rode with camera tracking my ride but I hope to someday. I just turned 70 years of age. I hope there's much riding ahead. I like long distance. You share a lot of your acquired skills on a motorcycle. I usually learn or re-learn from your videos. Good job, sir!
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Yeah Brother that's how you get it done. I appreciate all you do for the motorcycle community, I always get a lot out of all your videos. GOD'S BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU BROTHER 🙏 THANK YOU SIR 👍🏻
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The best part about this camera is we, and you, get to see the road and what you're doing on it. I still don't know how the hell it works but it is awesome !
Thank you very much! 😆
Great video. I have ridden the Dragon at least 6 times. You nailed it, the most dangerous thing about it are the other folks doing it. Sport bikes passing you where they shouldn't, folks coming the other way over the double yellow. Then there is the Dragon lull. You get used to the turns, and all of a sudden there is a different angle, and a different lean. Last time there, we were stopped part way through because a tree had fallen across the road and a biker had crashed. It's a really cool ride, but over-hyped. AND, don't forget the Po Po. Sometimes never there, sometimes....oops if you're over the speed limit.....which is pretty slow.
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This is impressive. A nice demonstration of transitioning smoothly from brake to throttle for better riding in all situations but especially for the proper safety and control during cornering. And the cornering angles speak for themselves. I have photos of from track-days on me on a Jap super-sports machine with my knee down with less bike angle than shown here. Hat off to you sir.
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My buddy and I watched this video the night before we rode the Dragon. It was very helpful for us. We rode it without any incidents and had a great time. As others have said, the Tail of the Dragon is only as dangerous as you want to make it.
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That is an awesome camera angle! My wife and I are planning a trip up to ride the dragon for our 20 wedding anniversary! We had been dating for about 3 weeks when I took her to Myrtle Beach Bike week in 2001 on my yellow Buell X1 Lightning! She still climbs on the back and rides wherever we want to go! Great video content as always Robert, stay safe brother!
Thank you very much Kevin!
I love the camera angle. I have to get one for my 06 Ultra Classic. I've ridden the Dragon a bunch on it. All over that area. You'd love the Cherohala Skyway. Longer sweeping turns. Goes from Robbinsville to Tellico Plains. BTW more places to stay and eat in Bryson City.
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I live a few minutes from the dragon. I worked ems on the dragon for years and a motorcyclist and have ridden it. I would say the road is no more dangerous than any other. I would be more comfortable riding the dragon than riding thru knoxville by far. But I have used a lot of body bags working ems up there. There is no shortage of idiots up there especially on weekends. I suggest you ride during the week, early in the morning.
My advice next time there’s a vehicle with horrible exhaust fumes in front of you, find a safe place to stop for just 2 or 3 minutes. That is all you need for that vehicle to get far enough away from you. I so appreciate what you do. Thanks.
Thanks Emilio. You see… Common sense isn’t common. 😆😆
I think the camera angle is awesome. I feel like i'm riding on your coattail here. I don't live anywhere near the Dragon, but in AZ we have plenty of twisty roads, and I plan on using and taking all the advise that you give on this and all your videos, when riding twisties. Thanks for the knowledge Robert, ride hard, ride safe. Peace.
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Nothing wrong with the camera angle. Bike sounds awesome. Could watch this over and over. By the way it was nice to meet you at Bootlegger on Saturday. Keep them videos coming. You've made me a WAYYYY better rider. Thanks Robert.
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Riding the Dragon is always a pleasure ... even sitting in front of a laptop. Thanks for takin' me along!!
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I’ve ridden the dragon before and I’d say the camera angle makes it feel a bit more treacherous than in reality. Very cool though!
Thanks.
It was really nice to get a look at the scenery for a change. Every time I'm up there I don't get to look around much. Baby gets to enjoy the view but I'm paying attention to the road. If you haven't rode Cherohala Skyway, you should. lot of twist but numerous sections you can pass on and areas where you get to look around. As for those getting vertigo, tell them to look ahead just like looking through the turn. Great Job!
Thank you very much! Yes I have rode that road. Beautiful! Thank you for watching and hopefully you’re subscribed!👍🏾😊
The road is not dangerous, the people who disregard the safety of others are.
Hey Rob. You know I have nothing but L&R for you. I hear you talking about this Tab 5.0 exaust. It's sounds cute. But I have not heard ONE exaust that sounds better than my D&D Fat Cat mufflers, coupled with Vance & Hines X-Pipe! I absolutely love it. When I'm on it it sounds great. And, when I'm cruising, it's quiet. So. I get the best of both worlds!
Thanks! That is the best of both worlds.
Robert! You are a blessing man! Much love and respect brother! You have taught me a boat load straight up! Because of you I am a way better rider now. 44 years of riding dirt and street with some classes all in between made me think there wasn't much left. Boy was I wrong. How to ride a slow roll. Man, you taught me what I never knew. Like icing on the cake baby! Glad I found you man!
OK, So my thought if it's means anything regarding you asking about..., "THE CAMERA ANGLE" ... It's friggin great! Love it! 1 year and at this time 711 comments later, maybe it's been addressed already? But here I am, Johnny come lately to share a though on the vertigo... if I may... I think the effect is 2 fold. Maybe comes from:
1.) The pole/whip that the camera is mounted on.
2.) The camera's image stabilization.
Don't know much about the brand and setup you have here but perhaps it's the continuous bouncing up and down and side to side movement of the pole/whip? Think of the movie "The Blair Witch Project (1999)". The days of when the video cams didn't have the built in image stabilization to compensate for movement if you didn't hold it really steady. Even then it was a challenge! Funny though, it almost looks animated like you're watching a video game. Just a thought. Whatcu think Robert? Or Anyone? Way off or seems accurate? Already been discussed? This is a year old video so I dunno, maybe things have changed with the brand since? Revisions/updates? Regardless, very cool indeed! Love all your content. Tons of great stuff. Always fun. Love the comradery. Love the variety. Even comedy at times! You're doing it right! Thanks for feeding us only the good stuff! You made a huge diff to me and I'm seeing many many others too! And all wrapped up in real positive vibes. Very nice! Thank you Robert!
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Yes that is from the pole. The camera itself has excellent stabilization. It is what it is with the pole though.
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After watching this video, I will get a 360 camera. I love how it captures an above view. I can also get a a better understanding of how you are maneuvering your bike.
Robert, your 360° camera made the "ride" with you a great trip for us viewers! Yes, a lot of riding lessons could have been taught on this ride. Nice content for this video. Doug🏍️🤓👍😇
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I’ve ridden the Tail of the Dragon over 15X. I go to Deals Gap but now do not ride The Dragon. The Dragon of itself can be dangerous but Irresponsible riders and car drivers have made The Dragon very dangerous. Enter a diminishing curve and suddenly a car or a bike is across the center line barrelling down on you. If you don’t have strong experience riding mountain twisties, stay off The Dragon. The biggest danger as I mentioned is other irresponsible riders and car drivers thinking they are the hottest thing on the road. Drifting a car on The Dragon should be a Felony.
The lack of overtaking spots would really get to me. I'm not a Street Rossi but that would aggravate me. Maybe it's because I'm a Brit and all our roads are that thin and twisty. Not all of them are that beautiful though.
If you like that then you will love the road I have named THE SIDEWINDER. Go out of Gatlinburg on 321 towards Cosby Tn. Turn right on 32 going towards Mt Sterling. 11 miles of twisting turns tighter than the dragon and very little traffic. Great pavement. The pavement ends at the Appalachian Trail and turn to hard pack dirt for about a mile. You can go on down and turn left and go out to I40 or turn around and run THE SIDEWINDER again. Check it out!
You asked for comments on the camera angle and I was just showing it to my wife and told her I want to do this kind of video of me riding. I like this presentation alot.
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I really enjoy this video and the bonus video, I am ready to go back there and ride the dragon on a motorcycle this time I drove the dragon in my pickup truck. Now that dragon is really crazy in the night it’s totally dark that’s a hold other level of skills 😃
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Cool video. My wife and I are from lenoir City Tennessee. We ride the skyway but have not been on the dragon yet. Bootlegger Harley is the best dealership around.
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That camera view is awesome, I seen that camera view for the first time when you were with Traveling Tall riding the Dragon. I also love those Tab Performance pipes. I'm planning on getting them for my Ultra soon. I like listening to them but I just wanted to let you know the music in the video you did with Traveling Tall on the Dragon was a great choice. Keep up the good work I enjoy your videos.
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I love angel of the camera. Since I am just learning, I like to see the hand 🤚 🖐️ to see breaking, throttle and clutch action. Please do some video of riding on the road to Mountain. Thank you
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Thanks for taking us for a ride on the Dragon lots of curves for sure and your camera makes me feel like I am riding behind you that's awesome thanks for the ride take care ride safe
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Most appreciated Robert! Enjoyed the GTA view! My wife and I rode it last August celebrating our 40th Anniversary, coincidentally it was also the 40th Anniversary of the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort. I appreciate the content and professional delivery on your channel and it has definitely improved my riding skills. Please share what helmet you are wearing on the ride. Stay safe!
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The helmet is a MicroDOT.
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I ordered the helmet Robert...Thanks!
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Always something new to learn or realize from watching your videos Robert regardless of one's years of riding or experience. Don't know if I'll ever get to ride the Dragon, but it is on my to do list. Like I always say to myself and other riders, "ride safe, ride smart"!
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great rider's perspective from the 360-degree camera. What a great road with a terrific road surface, no debris and good light. I don't think the road is the issue. I have learnt a lot from watching your channel and appreciate the effort you put into making your videos. It would be great to see you in Australia where we have thousands of kilometres of roads similar to the dragon.
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That would be great!!
That almost looked like fun. However, I would have lost patience with that truck too. He should have pulled over. Thanks for the ride.
I am enjoying all of your teachings and I am really impressed with this camera angle. It’s awesome plus I do love the pipes. I have just started riding again after four years of not riding. I am 68 and my goal is to ride the dragon at 70 I just bought an older heritage softail, and I’m just trying to get back into the groove again, I really think that this video of the dragon tail you should make it into like a learning video like for PlayStation or classes for motorcycle driving. It is just awesome so please continue to do what you are doing as far as teaching you have actually helped me quite a bit to regain confidence in the whole motorcycle driving especially with twisties. I did try to click into your TH-cam video and it said it wasn’t available so I don’t know if it was on my end. Somethings wrong or if that’s not available anymore. But I just want you to know that before I bought this motorcycle. I was watching learning videos the whole year as I was looking for a motorcycle and I have seen every video probably possible, but your teaching has opened up an area of regaining or increasing my confidence in driving my new little heritage. Thank you please keep up the good work. You are an awesome teacher.!!!
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Love the camera angle. Definitely gives that GTA5 experience. Almost looks animated.
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Thanks. Great advice.
Mr Simmons, thank you for doing this video. This is the best Dragon video that I have watched, making plans now for my own ride to the Dragon. Thank You again
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Good video you we’re behind slower traffic. Usually a Harley would never keep up with my Mustang, and never against my Porsche. Still a fine ride video 🚐!
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Robert, I love the Insta 360 camera angle. It feels exactly like playing GTA! 🤣 Anyway, another road you should definitely check out is called The Back of the Dragon, which follows Route 16 from north of Marion, Va., to Tazewell, Va. The BOTD is comprised of 32 miles and 438 curves with a 3500' elevation change. It is a really nice, nice road! Cheers, brother, and thanks for your great videos! Preload and keep it loaded!
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@@BeTheBossOfYourMotorcycle Cool! My wife and I just got back to our home in Toronto from a 10-day ride around WV, VA, and TN, including a stop in Nashville. There are some insanely great roads in WV. Grab yourself a copy of Freeman Maps Motorsports Touring Maps for West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, S.E. Ohio for tons of highlighted routes and loops! Thanks again, Robert!
that camera angle is awesome! I feel the ride with that angle, no vertigo here lol
I live 158 miles from there, I'd like to ride with you next year if that's possible 😎✌️
Sounds good to me brother. 👍🏾
Robert, I have watched this particular video several times and will be heading to the Dragon next month. I am curious how you have your camera mounted so that I may be able to record our ride as well. We will be taking the 360 on the Triglide and absolutely loved the angle. And while I am here... thank you for the awesome videos that you share. I have worked on putting your instruction to use on the Ultra Classic. Keep up the phenomenal videos!
Hey Kevin. I use a Insta360 belt with an invisible selfie stick attached to it.
Enjoy your ride.
Stay at the resort if possible. great experience at night getting tips from veteran riders. Morning after the sun taks the moisture off the road before to many people was the time I thought best to ride. Also if a car leaves before you wait a while no hurry. Ride your ride stay in control have a great time.. never cross the yellow line!!!
The pick-up driver was very selfish or unawares he was holding up the traffic you have the patience of a saint I would have given up after a few miles. Here in the uk I don’t think we have a double yellow line that long
You are correct sir but, his answer would be you don't own this road. Understand too, that a lot of people have disdain for motorcyclists and/or sports cars.
Hella of ride Robert, I’m 63&1/2 now and just cruising, but I enjoyed every second of that take and the 360 camera angle gives the viewer an accurate experience of what it feels like, it improves rider quality and the people you’re helping be the Boss of their motorcycles. I’ll send you a picture of my street glide and the first Road King ever invented before Harley-Davidson copied my style. Doc ShoURight Graves The Original Road King.
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Camera angle is perfect 👍… feels like I’m riding right behind you… and… I personally like listening to the 50 cal’s as opposed to music.. in my opinion
Thanks Lenny!👍🏾
Thank you for the videos you produce. They are fantastic. This video with the angle you are able to capture is simply AWESOME! I'll be riding the dragon in about ten days and really looking forward to what you have presented here. Thank you!
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I loved the camera angle. It allow me to see and learn how you lean the motorcycle.
One of the things I do when I am on a ride is make a mental note of mistakes I have made along the way. It is very difficult to make a PERFECT ride! No mistakes. These mistakes are not deadly but they are mistakes and you never know what could go down. Taking a turn a little wide, getting too close to a vehicle in front of you, breaking correctly. There are lots of things that could be done better but you ride and learn and if you practice the low speed drills it helps a lot!
Great points and strategy!👍🏾
Great video. I've watched several dragon videos and with the helmet cams , it makes their speed look double what they're actually doing. We rode it late October and was getting cold so the crowd wasn't too bad. My wife took her tri glide on that thing which to me is more difficult because it's all arm strength. I rarely hit the brakes. I ride a road like that in 1 gear lower than usual. Rpms are pretty high but the engine braking assists in an emergency stop. There's lots of roads like this in North Alabama just not as long. It's curvy but not as bad as I was expecting.
Thanks.
That’s is an amazing camera, perfect to see and get the full riding experience! Looking thru the turns….
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I ran the dragon in aa big truck with flatbed trailer in the winter 1 time and only 1 I was scared to death with that 53ft rig ironically I live 75 miles from the dragon and never ridden it on a bike. I want to before I die
Great video... The thing I hate about the tail is the incoming traffic not staying in their lane... Because they are not the boss of their ride😉. Great video as always!
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Loved the angle of your 360 camera. I've done the Dragon with my Hero 8 & 9 mounted to the front, but that 360 looks amazing.
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I love those camera angles, I was actually able to see how you handled the bike in different situations. Very nice camera!
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I have rode the dragon a few times. When rode safely it’s a beautiful ride.
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Robert, excellent demonstration of how to enjoy riding 129! Your camera angle is amazing as it shows the proper lean and lane positioning. Thanks.
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Like your channel and your instruction. Slow speed is an area of need... for me... and many of my fast friends. I've been to the Dragon and Cherohala skyway a handful of times including early April this year and I'll be back late August. There are no better roads in the Eastern US.
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Great camera perspective. Get a feel of being there and not worried about a ticket 👌 also some good pointers on Tail of Dragon etiquette.
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I rode my ultra limited through there, twice. It was single up though. Have not done it 2up as my wife is afraid. Bike does react slower 2 up. Alot of the roads up there are challenging. 28 the 441 or 19 to name a few. 129 is fun, especially up from robbinsville.
I appreciate you recording it from that angle. I plan to make that run sometime this fall. Thanks again.
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I rode the Dragon on June 7th and it was great as always other advice on the Dragon is to Avoid the Painted lines o trail brake both front and rear at the same time and release the front as I get to the apex of the corners. Love your videos
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Hello Robert, I think I'll buy this type of camera for one of my future rides. However I noticed a couple of places its angle was canted a little too far especially near 50:30min mark while going thru the hairpin right turn. It could be due to some extreme leaning of the bike and or flexing in the camera mounting. But overall it's a really good quality video. Thanks for sharing.
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Awesome video, awesome Ride , awesome camera view as always ! Thanks for the content; I share your videos with all my family and friends I just Gotta make time to come down there to Pooler Georgia for some of those training courses to keep my skills sharp and learn some new techniques . thanks again .
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Awesome camera view. I wanna do the Tail b4 summer ends. Learned something new and haven't gotten thru a quarter of the vid with (trail braking and mainly using rear 10mp or less).. I tend to use my rear brake heavier with quicker stops when the Mrs. is with me to avoid the headbutt... suggestions? Will finish vid later...
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Watch my 2-up video. It addresses that question and more. 👍🏾
You must be a Blue Knights MC member, the Tennessee State Police are EVERYWHERE on 129!
I went through there spring 2017. I always tried to keep it so that my skull was never over the center line, and that my ass was never to close to those DEEP ASS DITCHES! The ditches....Don't even get me started on that STUNT you pulled at 24:36, that is RECKLESS DRIVING! If I were caught doing that, you know you'd try to send
me to jail!
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Great ride vid. We have lots of twisty roads like this up in Western WA. LOVE the camera angle...I am going to get my insta 360 set up for this angle. Preload and keep it loaded!!
Thank you very much! Yes it’s an absolute must! Any other camera angle on a motorcycle pails in comparison, IMO!👍🏾