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2013 Dragon Run

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by MountainCruiser, Sep 9, 2013.

  1. MountainCruiser

    MountainCruiser Well-Known Member

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    Couple of buddies and I just finished what is becoming an annual run through the Tail of the Dragon. Left Asheville and rode to Deals Gap... Hwy 74 to Hwy 28 (Moonshiners Run) then to 129 ...place was a zoo. Waited until it cleared out and had a nice run through the Dragon. Hit Hwy 129 Harley shop, then on into Tenn. Rode Hwy 360 down to Tellico Plains. Had late lunch at the Outpost Pavilion, great vitals. Then Cherohala Skyway back into Robbinsville, then on to Stechoa and the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge. Outstanding place, nothing there but bikes. Cold beer and prime rib with sweet potato. Man what a way to finish a great day of riding, weather unbelievable...!

    Sunday morning, sausage gravy and biscuits with grits... :happy: Then back on the road ... Hwy 28 south this time through Franklin, Highlands, Cashiers, Sylva and over to Maggie Valley and Wheels Through Time Museum. Home about supper time. One GREAT weekend.

    First two pix are my 01 Softail at Deals Gap. Next two are Bill and Todd with their late 80's models. 5th and 6th are at Iron Horse MC Lodge, bikes in covered parking and fire pit/camping area. The next 3 are on the road between Franklin and Highlands. Last is a picture of Dale Walkster (light colored shirt) owner of Wheels Through Time. He was doing donuts in that bike with sidecar when we pulled up!!



    IMG_20130907_131541_624.jpg 01 at Deals Gap.jpg
    Bill with his 88 EG.jpg Todd with his 87 Heritage.jpg
    Bikes parked at Iron Horse MC Lodge.jpg Fire Pit and Camping area at Iron Horse.jpg
    Break in Franklin NC.jpg Waterfall Hwy 64 between Franklin and Highlands.jpg
    Guys tolerate me taking pix.jpg Wheels Through Time.jpg
    MountainCruiser, Sep 9, 2013
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    now that's a great time.
    hotroadking, Sep 9, 2013
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea that does sound like a very nice ride. Great pics and the old Harley is pretty cool.
    FLHTbiker, Sep 9, 2013
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    Can't beat a weekend like that!
    joshbob, Sep 10, 2013
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  6. Roadster guy

    Roadster guy Well-Known Member

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    Nice, nice, nice! Really good shots. Tell the guy with the burgundy/tan softtail with whitewalls he has a beautiful ride. :)
    Roadster guy, Sep 10, 2013
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  7. badinfluence63

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    Lucky. You guys are lucky!! Jealous.


    Dale from WTT is a great guy. Was thru there back in 2009 or so and he gave me much needed pointers on riding the sidecar bike I'd had at the time. And WTT is awsome.
    badinfluence63, Sep 10, 2013
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    WOW what a great set of pics , Both Evos look cool , & looks like ya'll had a blast riding
    cowboy, Sep 10, 2013
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