Ride of a life time open invite

[Fumet5uNo]

Its time for a rematch!! so this is an open invite to anyone that would like to join i have a trailer that will fit 10 bikes. for 10 of us all pick up the gas charges for the trip out and back.
this will be a ride to die for!!

the plan at this point is to head to tail of the dragon summer 2012 will be about a week trip its about 20hr drive going to get there and then spend around 4 to 5 days running tail of the dragon if you have never been on this road it is wicked crazy. dont have the date planned yet would like to see who would be on board for this.

so here is the break down 318 curves in 11miles it is one of my fav's next to isle of man!
so by the end of Jan. i would like to have a list of the people that want to go then by the end of Feb we will set a date to leave denver would like to do this in Apr maybe first part of May.

let me know what you think

here is some info on the road

http://www.tailofthedragonmaps.com/maps_ridemeposter.html

http://tailofthedragon.com/pdf/Brochure2011_LowRes.pdf

video-----

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxHdchb6w-w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyX63anUe0Y&feature=related

[grim]

HHmmmm this trip looks like the best time and place to make my 2012 video compiled of other riders. I may be in for this just gotta talk to the wife.

[madvlad]

I may be in depending on economical situation at the time

[Fumet5uNo]

like i said im covering trip gas cost so just need in hand maybe 200 bucks

[Keyser Soze]

Been there...done that :) Sounds like a sweet offer you're throwing out there. If I were in CO I'd do my best to make the trip. There are a lot of fun roads out there to ride, not just the Dragon.

[Fumet5uNo]

yeah 5 days can do a few runs out there i have only done dragon tail and devils triangle

[Nooch]

Deal's Gap??? Youre god damn right Im in!!!

[Keyser Soze]

yeah 5 days can do a few runs out there i have only done dragon tail and devils triangle

It's funny, I went down there in the same sorta way. Guys I never really met posted up. We all chipped in on gas, food, and lodging and had a hell of a time. Good people, good roads, and beer. Doesn't get much better.

[Fumet5uNo]

It's funny, I went down there in the same sorta way. Guys I never really met posted up. We all chipped in on gas, food, and lodging and had a hell of a time. Good people, good roads, and beer. Doesn't get much better.


its the best! i have some crazy rides going next year after this run im headed to isle of man end of May and im hoping to slip in a mexico ride

[Jmetz]

I would be highly likely for this.

Edit: I'll go ahead and say I'm in for now.

[Fumet5uNo]

the more the better its going to be a blast. have friends from all over ready to go and meet

[grim]

the more the better its going to be a blast. have friends from all over ready to go and meet

Count me as in unless otherwise posted.

[Jmetz]

like i said im covering trip gas cost so just need in hand maybe 200 bucks

Probably need a bit more then that for rooms and such.

[Fumet5uNo]

room is free

[grim]

^^^^fuck what the wife says im def in for this!!!

[Fumet5uNo]

be nice to your sugar moma

[Clovis]

That should be an awesome trip! Summer is kind of far out so put me down as a maybe.

I've heard the place has become heavily patrolled now.

[Fumet5uNo]

That should be an awesome trip! Summer is kind of far out so put me down as a maybe.

I've heard the place has become heavily patrolled now.

done! and don't worry you just have to be faster then the slow guy :devil1:

[Sully]

It's funny, I went down there in the same sorta way. Guys I never really met posted up. We all chipped in on gas, food, and lodging and had a hell of a time. Good people, good roads, and beer. Doesn't get much better.


+1 Werd! I even got the T-shirt, tank top, license plate holder, sticker, hat and etc..to prove it! :lol: All Keyser Soze got was the toothbrush.. lol

[Fumet5uNo]

toothbrush!! i got to leave a peace of plastic on the tree of shame ha!
(it fell off the bike) will leave it at that

[Sully]

Oooooh... I C :bigeyes: :wtf: :lol: .. There are lots of parts on that poor tree!

www.tailofthedragon.com (http://www.tailofthedragon.com)

and make sure you get your pics from www.killboy.com :up:

[Clovis]

Did you have much of a problem with 18 wheelers?

http://tailofthedragon.com/dragon_trucks.html

[Cornfed]

My one year anniversary is April so seems like a perfect place to take my vacation. Tentatively, count me in.

[FZRguy]

Did you have much of a problem with 18 wheelers?

http://tailofthedragon.com/dragon_trucks.html

I was going thru one of the switchbacks and a oncoming car gave me the semi arm pump sign. I was like "what?" and he was on me, sneaked thru a 4 ft gap.

[Matty]

Did you have much of a problem with 18 wheelers?

http://tailofthedragon.com/dragon_trucks.html

Not an 18 wheeler but I had a big ass tow truck almost take me out. I think McVahhh and Sortarican have it on video somewhere. Shit was pretty hairy for a quick second.

[WolFeYeZ]

If there is still space and its still an open invite.... I'M SO IN. I actually need something like this right about now.

[Matrix]

Depending on dates...I am in.

[bornwildnfree]

OHhhhh I could totally swing that!

[Fumet5uNo]

at this point everything sounds like a go since we have a good group going we will set a date around new years and then go from there

[Jmetz]

So it looks like 9 spots are filled.

[Clovis]

When we unload the trailer can I say "AUTOBOTS ROLL OUT!" ?? :)

Is the plan to rent a van for 10 people or to caravan out?

[Fumet5uNo]

i have a van we can use when ever

[Jmetz]

20hrs with 10 of us in a van.. Should be interesting. :lol: Whats the room situation?

[grim]

I will rent a U-haul and we can load it up with dodge balls and mattress's with go pros mounted in every corner it will be the most epic 20 hours ever!!!!!!!!

[Fumet5uNo]

lol

[Jmetz]

I will rent a U-haul and we can load it up with dodge balls and mattress's with go pros mounted in every corner it will be the most epic 20 hours ever!!!!!!!!

In!

[Cornfed]

Confirmed my vacation today and checked with the wife. Im in. And if she has the HD converted to a GSXR by then, she is in too.
Epic is overused but I think this trip deserves it. Im fricken stoked!

[Sleev]

Tentatively in. My brother lives 200 miles from there so I might take two weeks off to visit.

[Jmetz]

Hitting 10+ now. I'm staking my claim on a spot on the trailer and in the van. :lol:

[Fumet5uNo]

this may turn out to be big.... i can handle biggest trailer will load 20 bikes but we loose sleeping area .. but sleeping bags in trailer can work. the only prob is space van can handle 10people we may need another van

[Clovis]

Keep in mind plans change. Who's in now may not be in 6 months from now. We should get a head count closer to going and then make arrangments if we have more then 10.

I'll upgrade my maybe to an epic yes.

[Sleev]

^ yeah people tend to flake on things like this. I was planning on flying out anyway

[Fumet5uNo]

thats why we are fishing for intrest at this point so we will build the plans the closer it gets

[Liv4Twisties]

If it's not too full, I'd like to be counted in on this for sure!

[Fumet5uNo]

we are looking good on this. clovis and i will be running more detail and will keep everyone up todate

[grim]

^^^^Yeah and clovis is going to ride the whole way

[Sully]

:spit:... damn you Grim... I just about spewed coffee all over my keyboard!!

[Fumet5uNo]

i could see that. ( the clovis riding part )

[Clovis]

Well, it did cross my mind ;) It's a way to get a iron butt saddle sore 1k done ;)

But 1000 miles on I70 would probably put me to sleep ;)

[Fumet5uNo]

you can do all just have grim drive and all ride with ya

[grim]

you can do all just have grim drive and all ride with ya

I have no problems with that. might bring the wife along for this trip also.

[Fumet5uNo]

baby seat cost extra!!

[grim]

baby seat cost extra!!

I said wife not wife and kid!

[Fumet5uNo]

oh yeah forgot she is at that age where you can just leave her in her room for days on end with a water bottle box of cereal and dvd on loop

[grim]

oh yeah forgot she is at that age where you can just leave her in her room for days on end with a water bottle box of cereal and dvd on loop

I was just thinking i could put a kid cuisine in the oven and she would be good to go.

[Fumet5uNo]

im sure my dog could baby sit

[grim]

im sure my dog could baby sit

Yea and if she gets hungry she can eat it.

[Cornfed]

Ive wanted do the dragon for years but didnt want to go alone and never had any luck planning a group trip. I am so fricken excited for this trip!

[Fumet5uNo]

Off topic........ Just found a button on back of steering wheel that turns of steering wheel lighting..... And the point would be?

[Spooph]

Clovis, you could easily ride the whole way. I did on the 250.... :) Depending on when this trip happens, I might have to meet you guys out there. I already have a date/time I'll be going next year with another group....

[Fumet5uNo]

well lets work this together

[Gramps]

As Keyser noted this does bring back memories from years ago. Lots of good times from those Gap trips and lots of lessons learned.

This sounds like a good plan but I would caution about having a huge group of mismatched skills. If you want to run some of the other routes out there you will need to set up some kind of leader/sweeper system.

As far as the increased patrolling of the gap, it is a pretty big misconception. The area is fairly consistently patrolled but you just have to use some common sense and pick your time. Keep that in mind and you will be fine.

April/May is the best time due to several factors so stick with that timing.

Interesting thread so I will keep an eye on it.

:)

[Jmetz]

Holy shit a post from Gramps! How are ya?

[Gramps]

Holy shit a post from Gramps! How are ya?

Great! Getting re-energized to do some riding next season!

May even make it to a few CSC rides or lead a few.


How have you been?

[Stuart Little]

I'm In!! I rarely post anymore, when I do, it must be important :)

[Cornfed]

Still pumped!!!!!

[Ghost]

I've been to The Dragon years ago, it was much closer when I was living in Alabama.

I've no idea what I'll be doing in May, but if I'm free I might be down for this. I'd just need trailer space, I'd either fly out or drive out so my ass isn't taking up van space.

LMK when we've got solid dates, and pending my job and funds situation I might be in.

(Though the fear is that this has "Giant Cluster Fuck" written all over it--as most mass group rides/mass CSC rides do)

[Sleev]

I'd just need trailer space, I'd either fly out or drive out so my ass isn't taking up van space.

same here

any update on this?

[Stuart Little]

(Though the fear is that this has "Giant Cluster Fuck" written all over it--as most mass group rides/mass CSC rides do)

Yeah, but many/most drop out beforehand or last minute, as of course funds, jobs, plans, etc. do come up.

Good chance I'll be in Russia towards the end of April but depending on the days/plans I'd definitely be in for The Dragon.

[McVaaahhh]

<---Jealous

Did the trip almost two years ago, epic road, only wish we woulda had more time there.

Best way to do it is during the week, we didn't see any cops while we were there, I've heard it's very busy with both cops and bikes/cars on weekends.

Don't forget to do a night-run. :shock:

[bornwildnfree]

Ok, so what days did we decide on? I haven't gotten an update email from anyone :-(

[grim]

Giggles

[Racz]

Count me in i need a vacation.