That guy is an accident waiting to happen. He represents one of my worst fears on roads like the Dragon. And it’s not like he accidentally went over the line. He kept doing it. Luck and stupidity are not a good match. Stupidly always wins out in the end. At least, nobody got hurt THIS TIME. Thanks for sharing the video. Definitely a good lesson for how not to ride the Dragon.
hold on now,,,,,,you realize,,,painted lines are the same as traffic signals speed limits and stop signs,,,,they are only suggestions,,,,they are there to give you a well researched hint,,,,however its up to you to decide what your heart wants;;;; now, having said this,,,,,those suggestions do have consequences,,,you may fall and skin your paint,,,or kill your passenger, or yourself,, or others,,,or meet the undercarriage of a peterbilt and then the differential,,,you may wind up in court or jail or be sued for all you are worth and all you can earn in the future,, or you may just sail off into the wild blue off a canyon and meet your maker,,,,,your choice,,,,be safe, dont ride over your head. if you do get the itch,,,at least call a photographer so he can record your ignorance, and make money on your demise,,,thank you,,
The irony is that he kept crossing the line because he was leaning too much and going too slow. I guess he's a moto racer in his dreams. But not in reality.
I give you credit for one thing... You're single cylinder "enduro" bike did a damn good job hanging with him up until he made that very illegal pass on the Lincoln. I've been on the "Dragon" many times and I can tell you from experience that it is a great equalizer. I have "chased" many very very fast sport bikes and hung right there with them until the end when the road straightens out ... in my Volvo.
Its ok to be a bad rider. Everyone starts out as a bad rider. Whats important is to not think you are a good rider until you really are. This guy didn't get the memo.
this is hilarious, you are keeping the revs down and putting along while he is leaning into the corners and trying to drag his knee and be all racy lmao... and you keep up with him just fine without working hard
Isaac Shapiro : plenty of places to put a knee down, just not every little curve in the road.its people like him you have to watch out for when you ride, hopefully in front of you and not behind you.
Isaac Shapiro idiots go to the tail just to do that shit it's stupid they like to knee drag and I've seen a lot of them go down on the tail, the only place you need to knee drag is on the track at track speeds he wasn't really going that fast just riding like shit he's probably some newby on a 250cc bike since the follower had such an easy time keeping up at low revs
I have been lucky so far knock on wood, several trips to the Dragon and never had someone in my lane coming around a corner like that. It’s funny how he was leaning off like he was at the track and it sounds like you were just out having a relaxing ride and caught right up to him...
I recently rode the dragon on my Goldwing. For the first (and last) time. Too many fools on it ! You can be riding responsibly and doing everything right and have your life taken by some moron that thinks this road is his/her personal racetrack.
@@ryanmalone2681 Do you have any suggestions for other ride locations on the east coast (I’m not interested in risking our lives just because some idiot thinks they are a MC superstar)?
@@deckgun31 In that general area there is plenty: Dahlonega to Suches, all the roads around Blood Mountain, the rest of Route 129 (tail of the Dragon is part of it), Cherohala Skyway, Blue Ridge Parkway (speed limits are low compared to TOTD), Rt 321 through the Smoky’s (bush in peak seasons, but twisty and beautiful), Rt 28 through Cowee, The Snake, and so many more. That’s enough to get you started without ever hitting the TOTD.
I keep seeing reasons to never ride the dragon. Just too many idiots. I do like however how you were basically making a sandwich and taking it very easy yet he was obviously riding beyond his limit.
Riders like that are all over. The most you can do is hope one doesn't connect with you. That close call when he crossed over the line was pucker factor 10, but I would advise that you not chase someone like that. That kind of numbskull will either take it as a challenge and ride more recklessly to "beat" you (and you don't want to be caught up in litigation as a participant in an illegal race should he wipe out and injure someone), think you are following to harass and ride recklessly to get away from you, or think you are following to harass and ride recklessly to put space between other traffic and the two of you before pulling over and turning violent. Neither outcome is a good one, neither outcome will undo the close shave, and he will not learn a lesson until he brings the consequences upon himself. You have a record of his dangerous close call and you caught his plate. That's when you back off and give law enforcement a call. Trying to "teach this dumb kid a lesson" via ass-kicking - as one brilliant commenter hoped - will not only NOT teach him a lesson, but physical assault carries a far stiffer penalty than reckless riding. He gets a ticket, you go to jail. No winners, there.
Looks like a first year rider in a hurry to get to the scene of the fatality so he can become the next statistic. That's not an award you want. Take another MSF course, listen this time, and save racing for a track day.
After about a half a dozen times riding the Dragon myself, with too many experiences just like this one, I now avoid it and don't recommend it to anyone. It draws too many people who want to prove something or challenge themself beyond their limits. If you do want to go I suggest you stay away from the weekends and schedule it for very very early in the morning.
This is why I don't even go on the Dragon anymore. Too many idiots on crotch rockets thinking it's a damn race track. Really takes the fun out of it. Slow down and enjoy the ride!
Everyone starts at some point as new rider, but you need to know the basic rules 1st. Never cross your line ever,you are putting your life and most important another person life in risk focus on the road . 2nd respect your engine it doesn't matter how big your engine is 125cc to 1300cc . 3rd do not try to push your limits way over to your riding skills. Learn and practice before you over push your limits 4th respect the other riders space . Follow these rules and you will not have a Fked up day. Always ride safe and enjoy your day !!!!
Glad he didn't hurt anybody. Dude was really close to clipping you when he came over the line, it's a shame you didn't catch him and tell him how stupid he is.
You were riding at like 25% effort and keeping up easily with douchebag riding as hard as he could. He's going to kill some poor guy riding down minding their own business.
Was he on a sport bike? Damn, couldn't even out run a dual sport. He doesn't belong on the mountain. Yes, I'm one of those guys who say you need a certain level of experience to do canyon riding.
Sam Dye : I’m riding a 05 KTM SMC625, I now have a 2019 KTM SMC 690r, I’m not fast in the least, not as fast as some, faster than a lot . There’s some super fast riders up our way, on everything from a gold wing, supermoto, dual sports, sidecars, oh yeah one or two quick Harley riders. It’s a great road to experience, just ride within you limits, because you have to watch out for the ones who don’t know how to ride within their limits. Thank you
I can still feel the immediate terror of rounding a turn on the Blue Ridge several years ago to see a moron on a Busa 3 feet over the line and coming right at me. Idiots on bikes are just too common.
And bikers get mad when they almost smash into our cars. Just bc your bike is still in your lane, doesn't mean you body is. Leaning like that gets you killed.
DO NOT GO THERE IN THE SUMMER. Its a circus and is dangerous. Wait until that crappy resort on the southern end closes for the season. Then you can go there an enjoy a great Fall ride without as many yahoos on the road.
These guys are totally idiots. I've ridden the dragon multiple times and just about every time you see someone riding like this. He's a danger to all of us.
Keith Melluso : Believe it or not, he rode all weekend without crashing, or killing anyone else. As unreal as it may sound, he actually made it three days. Thank you
@@4Gachet1960 That is cool that he made it. I hate to see any fellow biker go down but I hope next time he does not cross the yellow line. Could seriously hurt himself or someone else. Have a blessed day.
I've only been to the Dragon once, and there was someone on an Aprilia who just couldn't wait to pass me and the bike I was behind, and never alerted that they were there (in which case, maybe traffic would have moved off for them. The double crosses just...I don't know. Somebody ought to just hang out on the side and ding tennis balls off the helmets of people who pull this stuff. GO TO TRACK.
So you cut an illegal you turn and drive just as bad to try to catch up to him passing people and crossing the double yellow line numerous times yourself?
Aaron Wehrle : Does it sound as if I’m having a hard time keeping up with him ? No, yes I did pass, other riders knew I was passing. Don’t judge unless you’re there.
Wicked Jester no you have every reason to be mad but then you turned around and cross the yellow line numerous times passing other Riders just to try to confront him I guess? No you did not have a bit of trouble keeping up with him however you rode just as bad as him trying to catch up to him. That's all I was getting at
Aaron Wehrle : You’re right, don’t think I was anywhere as careless as he was. I ride the Dragon every week, the only places to pass safely, are where I passed, double yellow or not. Be safe if you ride the Dragon, it’s the other guy you have to watch for.
That guy is a jerk and a terrible rider but don't all the people you passed while keeping up with him think the same of you (minus the terrible rider part )?
I wonder if the other noob that pulled over was with him or trying to race. Dumbass was scared to death trying to get away from almost clipping you. The Dragon is my Mecca. I always complete the blueridge pkwy and ride the Dragon every year. Ride Safe Dude.
Rode it just a few weeks ago. Been on it a dozen times or so seen plenty of people down and 2 ambulances doing a pick up. This last time I had a dude on a full dress HD come around the corner in my lane. I avoided hitting him and I ride Victory Magnum which is a big machine itself. Had my girlfriend on the back also. I believe our next ride will be too the Back of the Dragon in Virginia. Idiots like this Dbag are the reason I'm done with it. ✌️
Almost got taken out yesterday by a can in my lane in a curve. The road is not dangerous it’s the people who have no respect for others. Some drive as if it’s a closed road and they are the only ones there. It’s to bad because it is one of my favorite road to ride also lots of places to stop and hang out if you know what to look for. Thank you and be safe
@@4Gachet1960 Sounds about right. From a different culture and just doesn't give a shit. I've been riding since 1958 and this behavior by riders really pisses me off. Dangerous, careless, and makes us all look bad. Glad you didn't get killed in a head-on. Thanks for the update.
I have wanted to ride the dragon ever since I got my bike 7 years ago. Since i am an experienced rider now, I just never got around too it as it is a little bit away and thing have come up. I want to go in 2017. I live in Ga, so i should be able to. I have been watching videos about the Dragon and am disappointed but not surprised by what I have seen as far as some riders being idiots and endangering others. I ride just to ride and enjoy the scenery. Do you folks think that a week day is better to ride it or is it pretty much the same? My concern is a jackass hitting me from behind or like this poor chap "Wicked Jester" almost getting a head on. Jester, were you able to catch up or get that assholes tag?
Definitely ride during the week day, the earlier in the day the better. There is plenty of pull off's to use if someone is behind you , if someone is behind you that means they're probably faster than you. So use the designated pull off's and have a safe trip.
Wow I seen some stupid video rides on the Dragon. This one is one on my top Dumb Ass rides. He will not live that long doing stupid shit like that. Sonya and I was on vacation going on the Dragon and a Goldwing rider almost kissed my front left finder of my car a few years ago. When we travel in the car we stay on the right side on the white line away from the double yellow line almost in the grass on those blind curves. I ride a Honda Goldwing as well. My channel has a video of that. Great video man a good lesson on how not to ride on US129.
Cool chase video. Please stop shaking your head when you disapprove of another rider or driver's actions. You are giving some of us motion sickness and we have to turn you off. Are there motorcycle only days on the dragon? I want to drive this road in my Golf R the next time I am passing through.
i was wanting to ride that next year. to anyone whose rode it hows the road feel, is it smooth like a highway or different. i've rode on roads that make it feel like i have knobby tires and it looks like asphalt. if it rides like that i don't want to waist the trip.
whitemotorbike2011 it's a smooth road, but I guarantee you never ridden on the road like this. It's not just the curves has a lot to do drop offs that make no sense at all. A lot of off camber corners Road may be turning to the list but falling to the right. It's very fine just be careful, and two people get in a crash this past weekend and want to die. Worst of all they were friends.
*One died, they were found over the cliff after 26 hours of laying down there. And yes, the surface is in good shape for the most part and very grippy compared to asphalt in other parts of the country. Take it easy if you're unfamiliar with the road though and try to avoid hitting it on the weekends if you can. Saturday is a circus.
It’s a stretch of highway, known as Highway 129 in East Tennessee. It’s 11 miles 318 turns it ends in North Carolina at deals gap. This is a short version. Thank you
That guy is an accident waiting to happen. He represents one of my worst fears on roads like the Dragon. And it’s not like he accidentally went over the line. He kept doing it. Luck and stupidity are not a good match. Stupidly always wins out in the end. At least, nobody got hurt THIS TIME. Thanks for sharing the video. Definitely a good lesson for how not to ride the Dragon.
motopappy : I was upset at first, then I was in awe of the stupidity, like you said he just did it over and over again. Thank you
hold on now,,,,,,you realize,,,painted lines are the same as traffic signals speed limits and stop signs,,,,they are only suggestions,,,,they are there to give you a well researched hint,,,,however its up to you to decide what your heart wants;;;; now, having said this,,,,,those suggestions do have consequences,,,you may fall and skin your paint,,,or kill your passenger, or yourself,, or others,,,or meet the undercarriage of a peterbilt and then the differential,,,you may wind up in court or jail or be sued for all you are worth and all you can earn in the future,, or you may just sail off into the wild blue off a canyon and meet your maker,,,,,your choice,,,,be safe, dont ride over your head. if you do get the itch,,,at least call a photographer so he can record your ignorance, and make money on your demise,,,thank you,,
Best part is, you barely had to put any effort into keeping up with him. That squid is not only a danger, he's also slow as shit.
mrvwbug44 : 100%
I was thinking the same thing....
Sounds like he’s on an XR200
Sad part is he thinks he's good.He will never learn cause he knows it all now
mr vw. That's basically what i was going to say, Jester doesn't seem to put any effort into keeping up with the moron, so i agree with you.
They guy isnt even getting low enough to have his knees out 😂
The irony is that he kept crossing the line because he was leaning too much and going too slow. I guess he's a moto racer in his dreams. But not in reality.
Wow. That guy won't last long, and will likely take someone out with him...
Hopefully he hits an eighteen wheeler and not another bike
I give you credit for one thing... You're single cylinder "enduro" bike did a damn good job hanging with him up until he made that very illegal pass on the Lincoln. I've been on the "Dragon" many times and I can tell you from experience that it is a great equalizer. I have "chased" many very very fast sport bikes and hung right there with them until the end when the road straightens out ... in my Volvo.
Some can ride, some can not, he can’t.
thank you
David Grason +1 for Volvo
cars have far more cornering traction anyway.
@@4Gachet1960 he didnt fall down
@@bill45colt nope made it to the end
Its ok to be a bad rider. Everyone starts out as a bad rider. Whats important is to not think you are a good rider until you really are. This guy didn't get the memo.
you cant read his mind,,,,,,,he didnt fall down,,,,unlike many who we see here
this is hilarious, you are keeping the revs down and putting along while he is leaning into the corners and trying to drag his knee and be all racy lmao... and you keep up with him just fine without working hard
Isaac Shapiro : plenty of places to put a knee down, just not every little curve in the road.its people like him you have to watch out for when you ride, hopefully in front of you and not behind you.
Isaac Shapiro idiots go to the tail just to do that shit it's stupid they like to knee drag and I've seen a lot of them go down on the tail, the only place you need to knee drag is on the track at track speeds he wasn't really going that fast just riding like shit he's probably some newby on a 250cc bike since the follower had such an easy time keeping up at low revs
@@4Gachet1960 or going the other way
That's the difference between "Experience" and "Idiocy!"
He's obviously a new rider and anytime you go out on a road like this you have to watch out for those types more than anyone else.
I have been lucky so far knock on wood, several trips to the Dragon and never had someone in my lane coming around a corner like that. It’s funny how he was leaning off like he was at the track and it sounds like you were just out having a relaxing ride and caught right up to him...
buzz1560 : Just a complete AssHat ! Had no idea I was behind him, to busy being a racer 🙄
I recently rode the dragon on my Goldwing. For the first (and last) time. Too many fools on it ! You can be riding responsibly and doing everything right and have your life taken by some moron that thinks this road is his/her personal racetrack.
Many other roads around there that are great and empty.
@@XH1927 You’re one of those morons that cross the center line and have never ridden on an actual track. Complete poser moron.
I just did the same last weekend on my new used wing and will never go back the skyway on the other hand was a great ride
@@ryanmalone2681 Do you have any suggestions for other ride locations on the east coast (I’m not interested in risking our lives just because some idiot thinks they are a MC superstar)?
@@deckgun31 In that general area there is plenty: Dahlonega to Suches, all the roads around Blood Mountain, the rest of Route 129 (tail of the Dragon is part of it), Cherohala Skyway, Blue Ridge Parkway (speed limits are low compared to TOTD), Rt 321 through the Smoky’s (bush in peak seasons, but twisty and beautiful), Rt 28 through Cowee, The Snake, and so many more. That’s enough to get you started without ever hitting the TOTD.
I keep seeing reasons to never ride the dragon. Just too many idiots. I do like however how you were basically making a sandwich and taking it very easy yet he was obviously riding beyond his limit.
Thank you, be surprise what people think they see.
What a TOOL! I wish you had a good visual of his plate. ✊👊
Pretty brave cutting the car at the end into that blind right hander. I mean, he's better than all of us in that sense lol.
Pretty sure it’s not bravery, pretty sure there’s no signals coming from his brain ;)
I rode it this weekend for the first time. Had a great time!
Riders like that are all over. The most you can do is hope one doesn't connect with you. That close call when he crossed over the line was pucker factor 10, but I would advise that you not chase someone like that. That kind of numbskull will either take it as a challenge and ride more recklessly to "beat" you (and you don't want to be caught up in litigation as a participant in an illegal race should he wipe out and injure someone), think you are following to harass and ride recklessly to get away from you, or think you are following to harass and ride recklessly to put space between other traffic and the two of you before pulling over and turning violent. Neither outcome is a good one, neither outcome will undo the close shave, and he will not learn a lesson until he brings the consequences upon himself. You have a record of his dangerous close call and you caught his plate. That's when you back off and give law enforcement a call. Trying to "teach this dumb kid a lesson" via ass-kicking - as one brilliant commenter hoped - will not only NOT teach him a lesson, but physical assault carries a far stiffer penalty than reckless riding. He gets a ticket, you go to jail. No winners, there.
Looks like a first year rider in a hurry to get to the scene of the fatality so he can become the next statistic. That's not an award you want. Take another MSF course, listen this time, and save racing for a track day.
Well said
After about a half a dozen times riding the Dragon myself, with too many experiences just like this one, I now avoid it and don't recommend it to anyone. It draws too many people who want to prove something or challenge themself beyond their limits. If you do want to go I suggest you stay away from the weekends and schedule it for very very early in the morning.
100% correct
That fool had to have an angel riding on his shoulder that's the reason I don't like to drive the dragon anymore
David Eudy : Just have to be careful and watch out for the dumb asses
lets face it, we have all made a mistake and crossed the line once or twice. But this dude has absolutely no clue and is a danger to everyone.
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This is why I don't even go on the Dragon anymore. Too many idiots on crotch rockets thinking it's a damn race track. Really takes the fun out of it. Slow down and enjoy the ride!
Doug Cook : Ride within your limits
Everyone starts at some point as new rider, but you need to know the basic rules
1st. Never cross your line ever,you are putting your life and most important another person life in risk focus on the road .
2nd respect your engine it doesn't matter how big your engine is 125cc to 1300cc .
3rd do not try to push your limits way over to your riding skills. Learn and practice before you over push your limits
4th respect the other riders space .
Follow these rules and you will not have a Fked up day.
Always ride safe and enjoy your day !!!!
100% correct
thank you
Glad he didn't hurt anybody. Dude was really close to clipping you when he came over the line, it's a shame you didn't catch him and tell him how stupid he is.
Fred Freddy : l just hope no one else is involved.
I was waiting for an ass chewing at the end, it would had been totally deserving.
it did no good to talk to a person like him
You were riding at like 25% effort and keeping up easily with douchebag riding as hard as he could. He's going to kill some poor guy riding down minding their own business.
cragre28 : yep your right, he's lucky he didn't kill me, himself or someone else
Was he on a sport bike? Damn, couldn't even out run a dual sport.
He doesn't belong on the mountain. Yes, I'm one of those guys who say you need a certain level of experience to do canyon riding.
@@addicted2baseballrgd21 those supermoto guys up there on 129 are stupid fast lol.
Sam Dye : I’m riding a 05 KTM SMC625, I now have a 2019 KTM SMC 690r, I’m not fast in the least, not as fast as some, faster than a lot . There’s some super fast riders up our way, on everything from a gold wing, supermoto, dual sports, sidecars, oh yeah one or two quick Harley riders. It’s a great road to experience, just ride within you limits, because you have to watch out for the ones who don’t know how to ride within their limits. Thank you
I don't want to see anyone hurt, but if guys like that wreck their bikes, I'm fine with that!
As long as it's just himself
I can still feel the immediate terror of rounding a turn on the Blue Ridge several years ago to see a moron on a Busa 3 feet over the line and coming right at me. Idiots on bikes are just too common.
Hope you were able to get a plate number! That guy was nuts!
he's not even going that fast and he's all over the road.
And bikers get mad when they almost smash into our cars. Just bc your bike is still in your lane, doesn't mean you body is. Leaning like that gets you killed.
would do no good to reply
The guy in front should have put milk on his cornflakes instead of vodka!
DO NOT GO THERE IN THE SUMMER. Its a circus and is dangerous. Wait until that crappy resort on the southern end closes for the season. Then you can go there an enjoy a great Fall ride without as many yahoos on the road.
I’m guessing this is why the last time I was there, North Carolina and Tennessee cops were everywhere.
It’s practically an every day thing. Thank you
This bike sounds great!
Until he learns to take a corner......that guy should be restricted to 250cc’s. 😑
Maybe a minibike
Glad you weren’t hurt as a result of his lack of ability to stay in his lane!
SR71BBFLYER : me too.
I was thinking a vespa would be better for that asshat
That guys should go back on a 50cc scooter.
We were on the dragon back in August, every time we rode it someone crossed the line on us, that's on weekdays,,,, I won't be riding it on a weekend
Little T-rex Definitely need to pay attention and be careful when you’re riding the Dragon
I've not ridden the dragon, I was thinking about doing it as its only 3 hrs. ride from me. When I see stuff like that, I think maybe I shouldn't.
Empty parking lots with a couple of cones goes along way
John Conner : not sure he would get the idea.
I see a Darwin Award in someone's near future! That U-turn was a little risky, otherwise, great job!!!
yea I don't care if someone wants to do stupid things that get themselves killed but he is going to take out someone else.
He was riding with his ego..because skills are yet to be acquired...
You meet quite a few people, who think they can ride. I never clam to be a good rider, just have 50 years of practice, still practicing 😆
Those solid lines in the center of the road?? Just optional!
Daniel Feldstein : To a lot of people, or just don’t know any better.
These guys are totally idiots. I've ridden the dragon multiple times and just about every time you see someone riding like this. He's a danger to all of us.
I have meet a couple of riders like him.
thank you
Yes, that guy is what gives Bikers a bad reputation. And why insurance is so high
All the body positioning, none of the lean angle 😂
Learning just in the wrong place to do it
I always worry about idiots crossing the line
Edward mac : You see quite a few up here
That bike sounds like my old mini bike I had when I was first starting out.
Painter D : might sound like it, it’s not 😉
His counter balance is so far off. Surprisingly he didn't wipe out earlier.
Keith Melluso : Believe it or not, he rode all weekend without crashing, or killing anyone else. As unreal as it may sound, he actually made it three days. Thank you
@@4Gachet1960 That is cool that he made it. I hate to see any fellow biker go down but I hope next time he does not cross the yellow line. Could seriously hurt himself or someone else. Have a blessed day.
Keith Melluso : You take care and be safe.
When we got to the bottom, I would have definitely told that guy he didnt know shit about riding.
swatson0061 : We had a discussion, it did absolutely nothing to talk to him.
What are the odds that he has crashed that bike since this video?
I would think so but he may have a angle riding on his shoulder
I've only been to the Dragon once, and there was someone on an Aprilia who just couldn't wait to pass me and the bike I was behind, and never alerted that they were there (in which case, maybe traffic would have moved off for them.
The double crosses just...I don't know. Somebody ought to just hang out on the side and ding tennis balls off the helmets of people who pull this stuff. GO TO TRACK.
Was that a blue light I saw as he passed the car at the end?
No, unfortunately
So is the dragon for sight seeing or pretending you are fast and furious? They need to set aside given days a year for the flat track wannabees.
Well people come from all over the world actually to ride the dragon which means all types of people and all types of riders unfortunately
They need to have the Police patrolling the Dragon and arresting people and confiscating their motorcycles who drive like that brainless moron!
I was hoping he was going to crash so you could tell him while he's down that he should just stay there.
TheKawasakikid1 : I did talk to him, he didn’t grasp the situation.
I think I could pass that guy... On my bicycle.
🤣
he wont last very long. Doesn't know the basics and is trying to ride way too aggressive.
Me for safety ride with 'L' infront of a visor🤭😂😂😂
I'ts clearly yammie noob I recognise the riding skills
So you cut an illegal you turn and drive just as bad to try to catch up to him passing people and crossing the double yellow line numerous times yourself?
Aaron Wehrle : Does it sound as if I’m having a hard time keeping up with him ? No, yes I did pass, other riders knew I was passing. Don’t judge unless you’re there.
Wicked Jester no you have every reason to be mad but then you turned around and cross the yellow line numerous times passing other Riders just to try to confront him I guess? No you did not have a bit of trouble keeping up with him however you rode just as bad as him trying to catch up to him. That's all I was getting at
Aaron Wehrle : You’re right, don’t think I was anywhere as careless as he was. I ride the Dragon every week, the only places to pass safely, are where I passed, double yellow or not. Be safe if you ride the Dragon, it’s the other guy you have to watch for.
Wicked Jester well the way he bout clipped you I dont really blame you for being pissed.
Supermoto bike put-putting along is way faster
Science Militia1 : Absolutely
That kind of selfish riding really pisses me off.
That guy is a jerk and a terrible rider but don't all the people you passed while keeping up with him think the same of you (minus the terrible rider part )?
I don’t know I guess you’d have to ask them. I didn’t pass like the jack ass did. Guess you had to be there. Thank you
Sometimes,video should be enough for a ticket..
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Why were the "Wings (?) dragging their trailers along? It's only 11 miles. Park the trailers and go ride the Dragon.
He watched to many Need for Speed games.
nuffflavor : Sounds about right.
Natural selection
Jerzadelphia : only if no one else is involved
I wonder if the other noob that pulled over was with him or trying to race. Dumbass was scared to death trying to get away from almost clipping you. The Dragon is my Mecca. I always complete the blueridge pkwy and ride the Dragon every year. Ride Safe Dude.
ChinoMoto : I try to pretend I'm invisible, just watch out for every one on the road. Ride safe.
If you had been in a car when that clown crossed over he may have been look for a new bike.
GaryL3803 : if he had nine lives.
i have no words
Rode it just a few weeks ago. Been on it a dozen times or so seen plenty of people down and 2 ambulances doing a pick up. This last time I had a dude on a full dress HD come around the corner in my lane. I avoided hitting him and I ride Victory Magnum which is a big machine itself.
Had my girlfriend on the back also. I believe our next ride will be too the Back of the Dragon in Virginia.
Idiots like this Dbag are the reason I'm done with it. ✌️
Almost got taken out yesterday by a can in my lane in a curve. The road is not dangerous it’s the people who have no respect for others. Some drive as if it’s a closed road and they are the only ones there. It’s to bad because it is one of my favorite road to ride also lots of places to stop and hang out if you know what to look for. Thank you and be safe
Well, did you ever catch him and confront him about it?
Yes, I talked but to no avail
Rider spoke no English and really didn’t seem to care.
@@4Gachet1960 Sounds about right. From a different culture and just doesn't give a shit. I've been riding since 1958 and this behavior by riders really pisses me off. Dangerous, careless, and makes us all look bad. Glad you didn't get killed in a head-on. Thanks for the update.
That guy alone, gives vad rep to all bikers!
Nah, just to SV riders
*Crotch rocket guys only.
there are TONS of equally beautiful roads to ride in east TN / western NC, SKIP this one
shocking riding
I have wanted to ride the dragon ever since I got my bike 7 years ago. Since i am an experienced rider now, I just never got around too it as it is a little bit away and thing have come up. I want to go in 2017. I live in Ga, so i should be able to. I have been watching videos about the Dragon and am disappointed but not surprised by what I have seen as far as some riders being idiots and endangering others. I ride just to ride and enjoy the scenery. Do you folks think that a week day is better to ride it or is it pretty much the same? My concern is a jackass hitting me from behind or like this poor chap "Wicked Jester" almost getting a head on.
Jester, were you able to catch up or get that assholes tag?
Definitely ride during the week day, the earlier in the day the better. There is plenty of pull off's to use if someone is behind you , if someone is behind you that means they're probably faster than you. So use the designated pull off's and have a safe trip.
Not too early in the morning lots of dew on the road....but no matter what time just be safe.
Was this taken last year or just posted last year ?
John Marvray : taken last year
Was he from Georgia. Man I have a video following some guy, looks like same bike and same attempts to drag knee lol
No, he was from Miami Florida. He was Cuban.
Haha ok, good thing nothing happened.
@@maroshek19 it was way closer than it appears, I did speak with him or tried he spoke very little English
@@4Gachet1960 I crashed there in September... Broke my foot, bike is gone... But life is good 🙃
@@maroshek19sorry to hear that
that was way to close for comfort at any speed! He knew y'all were behind him too, he was just to chickens*#t to pull over & admit his mistake
Slow was bad enough
@@4Gachet1960 no doubt Brother, I reacted just watching it on video haha. Glad y'all came out of it unscathed! 👍
@@YYCRCFabricationz Thank you
Lmao you’re just cruising behind this cone who acts like he’s running the TT
Just watching the show 😆
Wow I seen some stupid video rides on the Dragon. This one is one on my top Dumb Ass rides. He will not live that long doing stupid shit like that. Sonya and I was on vacation going on the Dragon and a Goldwing rider almost kissed my front left finder of my car a few years ago. When we travel in the car we stay on the right side on the white line away from the double yellow line almost in the grass on those blind curves. I ride a Honda Goldwing as well. My channel has a video of that. Great video man a good lesson on how not to ride on US129.
Shorty454 : luckily I was going slow and hanging in tight otherwise I think we would hit head on.
Euro showing how its done..hes not even going fast enough to be riding like that
Edward mac : I think he watched to much moto gp
That guy is living in a fantasy. He wont last long. 50 pencing ballbag.
He had my attention
My bad, sorry. I've improved since this guy filmed my ass.
mr10man69 : I doubt it.
You should of stuffed him in the corner dirt bike style. Haha
I would have but the drop off is a little Extreme
thank you
oh hell naw now I know not to go there. dude was horrible
Kept up with him on a thumper
Yep, easily
Cool chase video. Please stop shaking your head when you disapprove of another rider or driver's actions. You are giving some of us motion sickness and we have to turn you off. Are there motorcycle only days on the dragon? I want to drive this road in my Golf R the next time I am passing through.
Nope,no motorcycle days, open to everyone everyday.
Crossing the center lines on that road is an asshole thing to do. It puts everyone else at risk instead of just you as a bad rider.
You don´t ride that kind of road, if you have at least 4cyl....
Just got your reply a year later ? I ride a KTM SMC 690 r also it’s a blast. thank you
i was wanting to ride that next year. to anyone whose rode it hows the road feel, is it smooth like a highway or different. i've rode on roads that make it feel like i have knobby tires and it looks like asphalt. if it rides like that i don't want to waist the trip.
whitemotorbike2011 it's a smooth road, but I guarantee you never ridden on the road like this. It's not just the curves has a lot to do drop offs that make no sense at all. A lot of off camber corners Road may be turning to the list but falling to the right. It's very fine just be careful, and two people get in a crash this past weekend and want to die. Worst of all they were friends.
*One died, they were found over the cliff after 26 hours of laying down there. And yes, the surface is in good shape for the most part and very grippy compared to asphalt in other parts of the country. Take it easy if you're unfamiliar with the road though and try to avoid hitting it on the weekends if you can. Saturday is a circus.
802 to 614 I was riding the dragon at the time it happened, rode past at least 4 times no idea they were down there. Sad.
that Kat needs to be throwed under the jail
Sooner OR Later It will get him!
Where was the crash? What did the other rider do wrong? Passing?
Benny Morgan : if I have to tell you, what’s the point.
Most be trying to make a maxwrist video
Don’t know how you got that idea 💡
What is the tail of the dragon?
It’s a stretch of highway, known as Highway 129 in East Tennessee. It’s 11 miles 318 turns it ends in North Carolina at deals gap. This is a short version. Thank you
last one is awful. i can't ride there without fright because of these guys.
kinooohasi locals are fine, just have to watch out for Joe Blow street racer.
Organ donor waiting to happen
Possibility
Daft thing is he thinks he's a good rider.
As they say all the gear and no idea.
The next Valentino🤣
I('ve made several trips to the Dragon. They were not really going very fast.
I live on it, fast enough to get injured or dead.
Wat too much lane crossing
wow that guy is horrible