Author Topic: Bandits at Deals Gap - not (Read 10201 times)

Dexter · « **Reply #15 on:** May 23, 2006, 07:35:38 AM »

damn, I was gonna be down there for that weekend, but due to my formula one addiction I havent been home for a fathers day in years..lol(always in indy!) but they moved the race to july so I figured I had best at least be home for this one.. lol

Bravo12 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 06, 2006, 09:04:46 PM »

We're there. You just gotta look harder. ;)

These pics were taken by ZeePhoto - still waiting on my Killboy pics. I'll add the Killboy pics and the professional pics taken at the track day at CMP when I get them.
Dragon Piccy Clicky

GaryB12VA · « **Reply #17 on:** June 07, 2006, 12:26:59 PM »

Hey Jeff, you slumming with us Bandit Alley folks now

Just kidding. How've you been?

Bravo12 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 07, 2006, 10:10:36 PM »

Doin' good, Gary! :D I got a lead on a bike for sale on these forums, so I checked it out and decided to stay for awhile. ;)

Daytona · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2006, 12:45:28 PM »

Hey i missed this! C the Busa got in there!!!! Just not mine!!!

texasbandit · « **Reply #20 on:** August 21, 2006, 04:26:46 PM »

I was back to the "Gap" area last week. I camped at Great Smokey Mountains National Park and then rode 129 to the Cheroholla Skyway. I got on the Skyway at the end of the "Dragon." Again I was loaded down with camping gear and just plain avoided the Dragon, the Cheroholla was enough of a workout and after I got my "rhythm", a lot of fun.

LowRyter · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:45:21 PM »

Jay, did you ride all the way to the Smokies & camp there? Must've been some trip. Sorry you didnt ride the Dragon, I enjoyed it, no one passed me or tried to run over me, but that was in April.

Did you get a burger & TShirt at Deal's Gap? Awesome place.

John

Quote from: texasbandit

I was back to the "Gap" area last week. I camped at Great Smokey Mountains National Park and then rode 129 to the Cheroholla Skyway. I got on the Skyway at the end of the "Dragon." Again I was loaded down with camping gear and just plain avoided the Dragon, the Cheroholla was enough of a workout and after I got my "rhythm", a lot of fun.

texasbandit · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2006, 10:39:45 AM »

If by "Jay" you are referring to my post (texasbandit) - Yes, I rode from TX to OH for the superbike races, then to CT then WV and then down through the "Gap area" - got home with 4,400 more miles on the B12.

LowRyter · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2006, 11:06:23 PM »

appology, I was confused matching the screen name to actaul person.....ao aorry

Quote from: texasbandit

If by "Jay" you are referring to my post (texasbandit) - Yes, I rode from TX to OH for the superbike races, then to CT then WV and then down through the "Gap area" - got home with 4,400 more miles on the B12.

gtbandit · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2006, 03:49:12 PM »

If you like tight, twisty flowing roads, Deals Gap is unbeatable. It's hands down the best road I've ever ridden. A lot of people talk it down, saying it's over rated, but I think that they just prefer fast sweepers over the tight stuff. The Gap is a workout because you're constantly flinging the bike over from one side to the other. It' the only road that I've ever ridden that I couldn't wait to get the end to take a breather!

Quote from: texasbandit

I was back to the "Gap" area last week. I camped at Great Smokey Mountains National Park and then rode 129 to the Cheroholla Skyway. I got on the Skyway at the end of the "Dragon." Again I was loaded down with camping gear and just plain avoided the Dragon, the Cheroholla was enough of a workout and after I got my "rhythm", a lot of fun.

Don't let the camping gear slow you down. The best ride I ever had was on my Bandit heavily loaded down with camping gear chasing down a (unladen) CBR900RR piloted by a fast 65 y/o on the roads northeast of Ashville, NC.

LowRyter · « **Reply #25 on:** August 30, 2006, 07:22:28 PM »

Dude, you are "Craig"? just wanna make sure I get that one right.

you doing OK? are you going to Kerrville? let me know, I might make it? What was the Divide trip like?

Inquiring minds want to know...

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If you like tight, twisty flowing roads, Deals Gap is unbeatable. It's hands down the best road I've ever ridden. A lot of people talk it down, saying it's over rated, but I think that they just prefer fast sweepers over the tight stuff. The Gap is a workout because you're constantly flinging the bike over from one side to the other. It' the only road that I've ever ridden that I couldn't wait to get the end to take a breather!

Quote from: texasbandit
I was back to the "Gap" area last week. I camped at Great Smokey Mountains National Park and then rode 129 to the Cheroholla Skyway. I got on the Skyway at the end of the "Dragon." Again I was loaded down with camping gear and just plain avoided the Dragon, the Cheroholla was enough of a workout and after I got my "rhythm", a lot of fun.

Don't let the camping gear slow you down. The best ride I ever had was on my Bandit heavily loaded down with camping gear chasing down a (unladen) CBR900RR piloted by a fast 65 y/o on the roads northeast of Ashville, NC.

solman · « **Reply #26 on:** January 06, 2007, 09:29:11 AM »

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It' the only road that I've ever ridden that I couldn't wait to get the end to take a breather!

I felt that way about Cheroholla Skyway when I rode it. I was chasing a friend and just kept going and going. I was pooped after we finally stopped.

Silverstreak · « **Reply #27 on:** February 07, 2007, 11:29:52 PM »

I never made it to the Dragon last spring. Last minute change so I took my daughter down to PA to ride the 6's. It was pretty damn cold.

This spring I want to check out WV. Looking at the map I don't think there's more than two miles of straight road anywhere in the state. I here they balance the budget with speeding tickets. Is there any truth to that?

Any route recommendations?

Buzter · « **Reply #28 on:** May 27, 2007, 06:42:00 PM »

I take my bandit every june during the honda hoot. I actually prefer the skyway to deals gap but, not by much.

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It' the only road that I've ever ridden that I couldn't wait to get the end to take a breather!

I felt that way about Cheroholla Skyway when I rode it. I was chasing a friend and just kept going and going. I was pooped after we finally stopped.