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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:49 PM
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DRAGON RUN aka DEAL'S GAP

So a friend and I were talking the other night and decided to make a dragon run on the 30th of this month. No time planned.

Who's down?

How about times?

I was thinking meet somewhere in Vonore (unless you're coming from the east) or just right by Highway 72 (surely there is a few small stores there), then ride up the dragon, grab some lunch, shoot the shit, snap some pics, and depart ways back down the dragon later in the evening.

Deal's Gap Site Here


For those of you who don't know what the dragon is....

Located at the heart of all the action, the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort is located at the south end of the famous Dragon, home to 318 turns in 11 miles of scenic and twisty US 129. With no distractions, the Dragon winds its way up and over the mountains of Tennessee into North Carolina and is the gateway for all NC has to offer. Like the land that time forgot, you will not find any driveways, gas stations, subdivisions or mini malls. In place of all the hustle and bustle of big city life, you will find many scenic and beautiful places to stop and take time to soak in all the natural beauty.
Of course us Tennesseeans will be coming from the Chilhowee Lake direction.




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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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that looks like a lot of fun!
Have fun guys!!!
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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I'd be down.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Well ride up! Judging by your name.. we'll let you up front if you're on 2 wheels.

Where in FL are you from?
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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^I'm about 25miles south of the AL state line. It would take me about 5 hours to get to 129. I'll probably be driving my 240SX. I've been wanting to see what it can do in the twisties.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Dude, where at south of AL? I used to live in Westville.. kinda near Bonifay, Chipley, Defuniak Springs. Anything ringing a bell? I may can get you a hookup on a hotel in Etowah, TN.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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I live in Chipley. lol
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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When were you planning on holding this meet?
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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Holy shit lol I went to Bethlehem High School from K-10 man lol then moved up here. Small world!

I'm shooting for the 30th of October.
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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I'd go, but the title under your user name scares me.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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I would be willing to come but it's too short notice for me. I would have to ask off of work as well and I can't afford to give up that money with Christmas coming up quickly.

Have fun John
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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Another run I won't be able to make due to previous obligations.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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how about a date that isn't before rent is due? I wanna show you guys how a gutted 2nd gen runs in the twists...
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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Oh! Bring it on phee!
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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What if we planned on doing it a different date. That's pretty short notice for me as well.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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I'm down for that, what date do you guys want?
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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I'd go, but the title under your user name scares me.

Please come

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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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I could do early november or sometime after Christmas.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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Early November like the 13th or 14th? I believe the store at the top closes on Nov 1 IIRC. We could still pic-nic though!
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Yeah. That sounds fine. That should give me enough time to get some funds together.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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man i wished i lived by there...id be so down for that!!im sure you guys will have lots of fun
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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I'd love to make this trip. heard its a fun drive, just dont know about the time/money thing.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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I'm still going the 30th no matter what. My coilovers will be in tomorrow plus I've been itching for another trip for awhile now. I'll go again whenever a time is good for you guys though. If you're coming from a good distance, it may be possible for me to get you a hotel about 30 min from the Dragon for a pretty good price.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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Please come

Oh Great! Now he's hitting on me.

Sorry, sailor, but I'm married.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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there is a huge meet going on at the dragon on Nov 6th with a bunch of guys from Raleigh and west.. Maybe you could do it then and join us
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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^^ Ah yeah Pinal mentioned that to me yesterday.. with the wrong fitment crew? I'm down with two weekends in a row to the dragon haha
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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im in nc so it would be nice to run it if im off work 3.0's rule
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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^^ Well come on. I am going for sure on the 30th along with an RSX and possibly a Bimmer.

And I'll be making another run whenever you guys want to go
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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im a new Acurazine, this sounds fun i live outside of ATL takes about 1.5-2 hrs for me, if you can plan on mid november hopefully i will have my 07TL lowered by then just bought it 3 months ago

either way sounds like a blast my younger brother is driving my 99 3.0CL lowered with exhast/ intake im sure he would want in.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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ill keep watching to see if you update, i haven't been up there in a few years, i will definatley meet up
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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^^^ Sounds good
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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Me and a friends M5 is definitely down for this!!! Is it officially the 30th of this month?? Is anything else going on up there around this time??
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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^^^ I believe there's a "small" run on the 30th but on Nov 6th there's a huge meet going on.
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Old Oct 26, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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AMUA6,
Just realized that I was in your neck of the woods (Ocoee) today working. Wish I could make the Dragon run. Post PICS after!!!
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Old Oct 27, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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Damn I would love to do this but I won't be around this weekend. Oh well.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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so what's the move with the November date? if it's after the 14th my beadwork will be done
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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is there still a meet on Nov 6th??
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Phee have you talked to Pinal? He's the one who told me about the meet on the 6th. I'll post back when he replies to my text.
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Old Nov 2, 2010 | 09:14 AM
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Doubt I'll make it this if my soccer playoffs happen to be on the same day.
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