So, ahhhh, Deal's Gap?

[union]

that THP ranting is all over the internet and no different than what they spew out every year

the will be there when the squids are there as usual

The amount of squids that are attracted to this road is probably the reason why I most likely wont go there. Its just too unpredictable and impossible to figure out what some people are thinking while on their bike. Maybe they should have an event each year where you pay a couple of dollars to get a nice run on the road. Having to pay money has a nice effect of keeping the unwanteds out. I belong to a RC51 group where its 20 dollars to have a lifetime membership. Its enough to keep the unwanteds out since they can get the info they are looking for, for free. Its a nice little haven for us.

[TheIglu]

Don't let those stories keep you from going. In my 6 weeks down there I have never received a ticket or anything else on the Dragon.

Besides, Deal's is about 5% of the riding we do down there. The rest is the lesser known roads.

During the week it's pretty easy going at the Gap. During weekends is when it's a clusterfuck and the LEO's are up there to keep people alive.

Our Wednesday night runs are probably my favorite. Watching the sun set at the lookout, no cars come by for 20 minutes straight, no bikes, nothing. Then the real fun begins, the Dragon night run

I hear it's better in a thunderstorm.....

[Sbk12rs]

From another forum gents ,,, maybe crap just passing it along !
This was posted by Darryl Cannon A.K.A. Killboy on the Deals Gap Yahoo discussion board. Just wanted to pass it along.



Posted by TNHP officer Cagle on his myspace page

"EVERYONE WHO GOES TO DEALS GAP------PLEASE READ THIS-----I'M TRYING TO HELP YOU ALL OUT"

posted by a State Trooper:

"Hey, just to give you a heads up for next season----we have a new captain in the knoxville district which covers blount county------ he has already told us that we will put a stop to the "race track driving" up on the dragon this year------so far what they have said is that the speed limit is 30mph and "ANYONE" caught going 50mph and up will be charged with reckless driving and will be jailed and their bike/car will be impounded--- --I am telling you this because i am trying to put the word out to everyone i know----or to people who know people that go up there-----I don't want to have to take people to jail for this---however I have bills to pay and I kind of like having a job---so never the less I have to do what i am told to do-----so the way i see it is that if killboy.com knows and you know and dealsgap.com knows and whoever else can find out can pass this along---it will benefit everybody--- -----feel free to copy and past this and let everyone know-------if you get caught up there it is only your fault because i am trying to pass the word along for everybody's sake-----we are not just going to come up from the bottom like in years past---they are gonna have us go through cherohala skwy in north carolina and come from the top down to the bottom----so no more free rides on your way back to the state line----they are gonna bring unmarked cars with radio's and have unmarked bikes up there----this will be a joint effort with blount county and the THP-----The entire THP motor unit will be brought in 2 people at a time(for a week long assignment) to be paired up with the local car----they plan on busting tail at least 3-4 times right off the bat---then they will sit back and see what takes place-----these orders came from Nashville Headquarters- --we have a complete brand new higher ranking structure from the very tip top spot down----they have said we will work until the problem is solved----just wanted to give you and your friends a heads up.......... SIGNED... .......Trp Cagle with THP assigned to Blount County Division---- (don't come crying to me if you get busted----cause I'm telling you now)"
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[TheIglu]

Once again, doesn't matter. We were there during "Operation Dragon's Tail" or whatever last time. Had a good chat with the cops riding BMW's, they told us what the situation was. Nice guys trying to keep people alive down there.

In the off chance I get a ticket this year, I'd rather it be down at Deal's enjoying riding the twisties than up here on the highway on my way to work. You choose.

[Half Squid]

I am about 95% sure I can make the mid Sept trip. Depends on when or if I travel to a job scheduled to start in Sept????

[skiierx]

Clay is right, you will not spend much time on the dragon as the other roads and day trips are much more exciting then the dragon itself. The end of the day runs on the dragon are great and usually after 6 there are no police.

BTW, the dragon in a thunderstorm at night is great fun when you are on DOT's!

[KB]

I heart the dragon at night in a thunderstorm.

And yeah the Dragon is a stop you make while riding the "other" roads down there.

KB

[RandyO]

I heart the dragon at night in a thunderstorm.

And yeah the Dragon is a stop you make while riding the "other" roads down there.

KB

riding the dragon in a violent thunderstorm in the dark of night requires more technical skills than manyriders have, I think most people here would be chicken

deals gap is only base camp, the good riding is everything withing a 200 miles radius with the exception of the roads in the national park that are ruined with excessive cage traffic

[KB]

That was by far the craziest ride i have evr been on. It was nice when the lightning lit up the dragon for a second or two so you could see!!!

KB

[bigred875]

Once again, doesn't matter. We were there during "Operation Dragon's Tail" or whatever last time. Had a good chat with the cops riding BMW's, they told us what the situation was. Nice guys trying to keep people alive down there.

In the off chance I get a ticket this year, I'd rather it be down at Deal's enjoying riding the twisties than up here on the highway on my way to work. You choose.

the only problem with getting a ticket in NC is if it is 15+ over you get a court appearance instead of your ticket...considered reckless...if you mouth off or the cop is a dick they take your car/bike...

[RandyO]

the only problem with getting a ticket in NC is if it is 15+ over you get a court appearance instead of your ticket...considered reckless...if you mouth off or the cop is a dick they take your car/bike...

forget southern cop stereotypes, the only ones down there that are dicks are the cherokee tribal police

[Half Squid]

In six years and seven trips I only got one $75 ticket during tourist season. & The cop was vey cool. It was a Ranger and he only fined us for an illegal pass. So no points incured! He said in a slow season they wouldn't have bothered us at all..

We barely ever see cops on our roads trips. Olny on the weekend on the Dragon, and that is when we just hang out there and not rip it up. We rip te Dragon a few times during the week when there are not many people or cars around. There have never been cops there then!!!!!!

My chances of going just got better!!!

I can even go in May now if anyone wants...

[mycirus]

In six years and seven trips I only got one $75 ticket during tourist season. & The cop was vey cool. It was a Ranger and he only fined us for an illegal pass. So no points incured! He said in a slow season they wouldn't have bothered us at all..

We barely ever see cops on our roads trips. Olny on the weekend on the Dragon, and that is when we just hang out there and not rip it up. We rip te Dragon a few times during the week when there are not many people or cars around. There have never been cops there then!!!!!!

My chances of going just got better!!!

I can even go in May now if anyone wants...

I remember that.

[Half Squid]

I remember that.

You guys didn't have to pass too!!!!
That was the funny comming from the cop!

[ftrain]

I think a late season trip is better for me anyways. I don't get any vacation till february and would like to go on a vacation with my girl. I could tak ea 2nd week in the fall.

You are turning into such a fag. I want to go on vacation with my girl. awwww pansy!!!! pussy whiped I say...

[KB]

You are turning into such a fag. I want to go on vacation with my girl. awwww pansy!!!! pussy whiped I say...

What did you eat a bowl of balls for breakfast.

Just to clarify I am not the one who bought a new Dirtbike only to have it sit around because they were chasing pussy round.

So who is pussy whipped??

KB

[TheIglu]

Ok guys, lets see what we can find for a week that works for most everyone.

Unfortunately Labor Day is out for me. And since I'm the trip Führer, that means that week is a no-no.

Recommendations?

I'll call Ron once we get some possible weeks.

[Awesome]

I probably won't have the vacation time.

[TheIglu]

Just quit for a week, you were gunna do that last time if you couldn't come, don't tell me you grew up since then!

9th-15th a good week for everyone still?

[RandyO]

I would like Sept 15-22, but I am flexible

[TheIglu]

Sep 9-15
Sep 15-22
Sep 22-29

All look good for me.

Labor Day weekend is also a race weekend. Another reason why we can't go then.

I just called Ron again and left another message. We'll see what he says for availability.

[Josephd14]

Wow that would be fun..

[skiierx]

This year might not be so good for me but I should know in the next month or so. For now count me out but if I can work it out I will

[Currently]

Not to threadjack but the SV's have a rally going on the second weekend
of June. It is at the same time as the FZ1 people. I will be down there for
two weeks.

I may be moving down there permantly if this second interview pans out.

[Josephd14]

That road don't look like you have to do quite 50 MPH to really enjoy it..