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Dragonslayer
Posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 09:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dragon III
April 16-18, 2010



Come ride The Dragon, The Cherohala Skyway, Hellbender 28, (and other roads).
We will be staying at the Ironhorse Campground www.ironhorsenc.com
Everyone welcome


Harley-Davidson may be able to stop Buell from making the world's greatest handling motorcycle, but they can't stop Buell riders from owning the corners.
Keep the spirit of Buell alive!!!
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Twowheeldream
Posted on Friday, December 04, 2009 - 11:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

oooohh, I wanna go so bad...

gotta start a fixit list, for the bike and the camping gear...

I wonder how hard it would be to squeeze in a stop at the Barber museum on the trip up there...

got the wheels turnin
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Twowheeldream
Posted on Saturday, January 02, 2010 - 05:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well, looks like this thread went nowhere.... but that's ok... as much as I want to go to the Dragon, I don't think its going anywhere, and homecoming... well, that seems like the one not to miss this year.

(Message edited by TwoWheelDream on January 09, 2010)
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Phillipidesdan
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 09:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I will be there. I will bring a couple of other folks too.
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Jonesz0003
Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 06:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

what all roads are you trying to ride on cause i am interested and could have my buddy with his CR from IL to come to
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Astroman7766
Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 05:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I plan to be there - sounds like a great time. I am looking forward to meeting some fine folks from this site
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Living_illusions
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This is going to be a great time. I believe there are 10 of us going so far. The Dragon is only one small part of an incredible area of roads in any direction. Plus Ironhorse lodge makes for a good place to hang out, eat and swap stories every night.

See ya there.
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 08:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry you feel that way Twowheeldream.
This event has gotten a great response on other Buell forums (as well as here) and it looks like there will be a good crowd coming here to the Gap.

I look forward to meeting y'all.

Don't get me wrong, I'm 100% for Homecoming, and had a GREAT time there in '08, but The Dragon is 318 curves in 11 miles while southern Wisconsin has 318 bumps and potholes in 11 miles.
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Acgwolfe
Posted on Monday, March 01, 2010 - 03:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

my wife said that i can join you guys this year and do Nashville trackday the weekend before, its only cost me over a thousand dollars. Not sure how much over yet, though. Amazing what a new ring will do.
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Ryes2000
Posted on Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 08:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey, I will be there with my wife. I just got a new 1125r and can't wait. I have a couple other guys going also, not buell owners but at least they are on 2 wheels.
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Monday, March 08, 2010 - 10:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Important Update

How do you guys feel about moving this Buell gathering to a different, more convenient location? The Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort www.dealsgap.com. Mrs. Dragonslayer and I spoke with MG (one of the managers) and he showed us their books for that weekend. They are booked up the weekend before and after, but have as much as 11 standard rooms the weekend we'll be there, as well as plenty of room for camping. http://www.dealsgap.com/motel.htm

The Iron Horse, (God bless 'em), is a good place but there was a few things that I didn't feel was right. They said another group wants the area that weekend (a BMW group) and we were kinda put second place to them and only had availability to leftovers. The rooms were reserved for them although they hadn't made any official reservations or money deposits. I know most want to camp, but some would like to get a room. Also, to eat at the Iron Horse you had to let them know in advance so they knew how many to cook for, then you eat at their time. At the DGMR you eat whenever you want. The food at The Dragon's Den is the best. http://www.dealsgap.com/restaurant.htm

The Iron Horse is 24 miles south of The Dragon, while of course the DGMR is right there at the state line where The Dragon begins.

Can't wait to ride with y'all.
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Living_illusions
Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 07:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Personally we prefer Ironhorse. As far as preordering food, you're only talking about that morning, before we head out.

As far as location, Hellbender is in between Ironhorse & the Dragon, which is a great ride and a good warmup. Plus it's closer to the little dragon, US28.

Just our opinion.
Kevin & Kristen
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Acgwolfe
Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 09:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

staying at dgmr sounds good to me, im going to call and make reservations the room sleeps up to 4 is there anyone wanting to go in on the room. If so pm me and we will work out details.
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Supertt
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm in as soon as everyone agrees on a place/time. I live about an hour and twenty minutes away....
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort
April 16 - 18
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 09:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I took these last week on hwy 28 headed toward Deals Gap

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U4euh
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 09:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I might be in for this, dont know if the Lightning will be up by then but the Z1000 will be!!
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Living_illusions
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 10:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dragon- Nice pics. It would be interesting to see Bridal Veil Falls with it frozen.

U4euh- Just bring anything with two wheels.

Kevin
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 04:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

U4euh- Just bring anything with two wheels

+1

I'm gonna have both my bikes there. The Ulysses, and a non-Buell.

Hope to see ya there dude.
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 08:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This was posted this morning by one of the managers at the Deals Gap Resort.

It's official, I just got back from the state line where I spoke to a TNDOT employee. He said that they were going to set up steel barricade and a small living trailer so they could man it 24/7. No traffic will be allowed except TVA and Alcoa.

This was put into place by the TN gov. He didn't want NC rescue services working in TN.

Brad is working on getting it changed by speaking to the NC gov.

I will keep you all updated as I find out, but if it does not change the DGMR will be closed until the road is reopened.
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 08:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

NC is more than happy to provide the services. They had already worked out a deal with Blount Co.

Governor's Office
Tennessee State Capitol
Nashville, TN 37243-0001

Phone: 615.741.2001
Fax: 615.532.9711
Email: Phil.Bredesen@tn.gov

Please use this info to politely ask the Gov to reconsider his decision to close at the state line.
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Astroman7766
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 08:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Guys, whats the update on this? I guess I missed some info on whats going on. I was planning on being there for the weekend. Dragonslayer, are you saying the road on TN side will be closed?....
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Astroman7766
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 08:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I guess I havent been paying attn lately! I just read on Dealsgap.com that the road is closed due to the landslides...that sucks!
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 06:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

We do have rides planned that include many other great roads like the Cherohala Skyway, Devil's Triangle, hwy 28, 441, and even 129 in Suches GA.

Also, there will be a meeting Friday with TDOT, THP, and Graham County Commissioner Steve Odum. They're still waiting on some more NC reps. The DGMR and other area businesses are working every day to get The Dragon reopened. Keep your fingers crossed and pray that we get some good news.

Either way we're gonna have a good event.
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 08:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

From the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort:

"Ok folks, getting the issues at the Gap worked out. TN has almost finished the law enforcement plan, and Graham county just sent the EMS letter off to our state reps to get to TN. Hopefully we will have the gap opened up early next week."
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Crackhead
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is anyone trailering past Maryland with extra space to bring a parts Blast back from Wilkesboro, NC (Cross Roads HD) area?
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Astroman7766
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 12:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Guys, I am coming with a friend of mine - I have 2 bikes (Ully and Blast) and he is bringing a street legal on/off road bike or 2...) We are towing an enclosed trailer with all our stuff. I am really looking forward to meeting some/all of you who attend this year. We are coming from the Nashville area. We are planning to camp at the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort. I understand that no reservations are allowed... we will be there early/mid Friday afternoon. I hope there will be plenty of space to camp. As for where we ride, it really doesnt matter to me...just happy to be going!
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Living_illusions
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Astroman, Just in case there are no available camping spaces, you can go to Ironhorse Lodge. They should have plenty of camping spots. We'll be there along with several other Buellers.

www.ironhorsenc.com

See ya next week.
Kevin
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Astroman7766
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 01:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Kevin,
Will do that if theres no room at DGMR. see you next week -

Eirik
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Tnm2
Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 10:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Eirik - there are at least a three more that I know of coming from Nashville, me included. See you there!
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Astroman7766
Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 08:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Tnm2 - thats great! We are leaving sometime tomorrow morning from Mt Juliet...as soon as the trailer is loaded. Im towing a white enclosed trailer (approx 14') with my F350 dually. Not sure of the exact route we are taking yet...was gonna do some GPS and mapquest routes to see what is best/fastest way there...
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Astroman7766
Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 10:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to Dragonslayer and Mrs Dragonslayer for organizing this year's event. It was great to meet everyone who attended and I enjoyed riding with all of you.

Eirik
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010 - 02:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A BIG thank you to EVERYONE who came to Dragon III and made it what it was. It was great meeting everyone. I certainly did not want the weekend to end.

Dragon IV is already in the works.
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Dragonslayer
Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010 - 08:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Lined up at Deals Gap


Hwy 441 (it was a little chilly up there)


Friday some of us took a ride to Two Wheels Only in Suches, GA
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