A world class bike on a world class road doesn't make you a world class rider.
@SludgedB27 күн бұрын
That road isn’t world class but good point otherwise
@johnnance141411 ай бұрын
That is the most Corvette owner ever.
@SludgedB27 күн бұрын
💯
@mariosegovia2043 Жыл бұрын
I like that you put emphasis on making sure that the guy was okay after the crash even though he was up and walking.
@norrishude6177 Жыл бұрын
"he was up and walking". Sure, but he had extensive head injuries though, just look at him, head swollen to the size of a basketball and bright yellow to boot.
@mariosegovia2043 Жыл бұрын
@norrishude6177 exactly my point. He kept checking on him and didn't stop because he was up and walking
@donaldremington3737 Жыл бұрын
A track day would be infinitely safer than crashing where medical help may take a long critical time. I see old guys of which I am one making fools of themselves 😊
@THE-APEX11 ай бұрын
@kevin772atgmail6painted white line. Gotta keep it between the mustard and mayo.
@vrikawolf983011 ай бұрын
60+ mph on a road safe for 45. Toss in decreasing radius curve and you're on more statistic.
@michaelsova73498 ай бұрын
Nicely done bud. Your parents raised you right. You helping him out with the bike was above and beyond. Thanks for being there for a fellow rider. Nice riding by the way.
@Floatsorrolls18 ай бұрын
Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching 😎🤘🏼
@ChristopherRuhmins11 ай бұрын
I had 0 fear of wrecking, but had 100% fear of this type of guy wrecking into me.
@elonmust747011 ай бұрын
It's funny how they all have gopros like they're fast or something.
@MadFox-jr6by11 ай бұрын
Every single time I came around a left blind corner at the dragon I half expected a low siding rider to great me in the opposite direction.
@ChristopherRuhmins11 ай бұрын
@@MadFox-jr6by likewise. I passed a few cars and their tires were spinning to grip the road. Glad I went on a Tuesday late in the summer.
@MadFox-jr6by11 ай бұрын
Yup. We only ran the tail early morning or in the evening after dinner time right at sunset, best times. @@ChristopherRuhmins
@Cecil.10 ай бұрын
Been there done that. Not the wreck😬 won’t go anymore because of guys like this! They will wreck me thinking they are cool going so fast when they can’t handle it! This is no place to hot rod, why not enjoy the ride? You can do it fast enough to get the adrenaline going without being reckless! This kind of riders have taken the fun right out of it!!!
@seadub28 ай бұрын
This is what happens when you ride the Dragon like a fool. He's beyond lucky no one was approaching in the opposite lane.
@DraggonCanoe3 ай бұрын
He wasn't going fast or driving like a fool. He simply pushed the machine past his skill level. I could take a Jeep through that same area at three times that speed without a problem. And true, he was very lucky there was nothing coming inbound.
@paulpugh24803 ай бұрын
600 lb motorcycle coming through your windshield would definitely leave a mark .
@scottrackley44572 ай бұрын
@@paulpugh2480 2000 lb vehicle coming through your helmet doesn't. Flawless victory every time.
@Jake-bt3fc2 ай бұрын
@@scottrackley4457 Motorcyclists kill people in cars all the time. They fly through your windshield like a deer.
@Jake-bt3fc2 ай бұрын
@@DraggonCanoe "He wasn't going fast or driving like a fool. He simply pushed the machine past his skill level." Literally contradicted yourself in the first sentence, lol. If you're riding past your capabilities that is foolish.
@r1learner178 Жыл бұрын
Could see that coming a mile away - head over outside bar on corners, bad lines, bad body positioning, a recipe for running wide, panicking and locking the front. Glad he is okay. Time for some lessons from CSS before the next outing.
@elonmust747011 ай бұрын
Exactly! That body position was freaky!
@kramnull896211 ай бұрын
Did you notice his brake fluid level. I doubt he cut a brake line with that slow slide, doubt it leaked out either. Just riding around low on brake fluid.
@kenlittle338411 ай бұрын
Any time you're in a curve, cross that yellow ribbon you run the risk of siding. Same with snakes in the road(tar stripes)
@iancurnow906011 ай бұрын
Yeah, looks like his tire slipped when they were on the paint.
@lrh41111 ай бұрын
Everybody is always an expert on riding when someone else goes down.
@jeffreid727210 ай бұрын
Exactly why I will never go back there again. Thanks for being THAT GUY.
@gaiustacitus4242Ай бұрын
When I was young, we would race from the lake side of the Dragon to the old motel at the other end. There was rarely any traffic on the road back then, so it was like having a personal racing course most of the time. However, times have changed, and the area is too commercialized and too heavily trafficked. There are many better rides which are far more enjoyable, such as the Cherohala Skyway and then on to Cherokee, NC or taking Hwy 68 South from Madisonville, TN to McCaysville, GA.
@jamesfoster3862Ай бұрын
Exactly, you can’t even have a peaceful ride or drive without some asshat thinking it’s a race course.
@rw262911 ай бұрын
When I lived in that area for almost 30 years, I never knew the road was referred to by some as the Tail of the Dragon. All the locals just called it Deals Gap Road. It's a pretty good ride, but can get monotonous. There's a lot of roads up in the mountains that are much more fun.
@Floatsorrolls111 ай бұрын
Definitely! 28 right off deals gap used to be my favorite road and the cherohola skyway is far superior for those with bigger bikes looking to cruise it comfortably! The whole area is beautiful and everyone there is so nice!
@elgincain274911 ай бұрын
163 curves most riders only make it half way before quitting
@melissafletcher485411 ай бұрын
@@elgincain2749 actually it's 318 curves in 11 miles.
@MadFox-jr6by11 ай бұрын
There's literally a huge sign at the store at the TN/NC line that says "THE DRAGON". 🤣 That's been there for 30 years.
@MadFox-jr6by11 ай бұрын
How about the Foothills parkway? We had more fun on that one evening than on 129, no traffic in either direction at sunset! @@Floatsorrolls1
@donaldfulmer780410 күн бұрын
Dude in the vette was hanging tuff! I dont blame him for tapping out after it got squirrelly. He was sitting on some major hp! Dude with camera, u sir r my new hero!
@Floatsorrolls17 күн бұрын
Appreciate it thanks for watching😎🤘🏼 dude in vette was a really nice guy and definitely holding his own!
@warrenwilson2572 Жыл бұрын
Looks like he hit the mustard line and slipped. Keep it in between the mayonnaise and mustard.
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Definitely! Took the wrong line going into the turn and locked it up right before the mustard. Glad he seemed to be alright!
@donaldcotnoir186511 ай бұрын
You are the kind of person everyone needs as a friend. My wife and I rode the Dragon in June. We ride a trike so I have nothing to prove on the speed but we witnessed an accident involving a motorcycle and an SUV. It was a mess. Stay safe
@deldridg Жыл бұрын
Glad he's OK, largely thanks to gear and some luck there wasn't anyone coming the other way. You did the right thing and are a credit to the riding community. Now you need to come to Australia and enjoy some of our roads. Been riding here for years and am still finding beautiful curvy roads through amazing countryside. Cheers from Sydney and thanks this great production - Dave
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! Some day! Would love to come adventure across the creek! Thanks for watching 😎🤘🏼and ride safe my friend!
@roderernst99908 ай бұрын
Yeah we got the GILLIES!!
@deldridg8 ай бұрын
@roderernst9990 Love the Gillies. Have never ridden it but have taken a few rental sports cars up and down it as a younger man. If it's anything like the fun roads around Sydney, it'll be heavily patrolled though these days.
@user-pm5od6rk4v5 ай бұрын
Did ok ? Credit to ride community??? RIDING LIKE AN IDIOT causing an accident?? Haha. Yeah whatever
@maddawg4599 Жыл бұрын
The dragon gets another unskilled rider that with each curve they get braver and braver until their bravado exceeds their talent. Corvette guy should have just blown the horn when he went by and waved.
@lorenzomcnichols89628 ай бұрын
Yelp..he should have
@kenwolfe5697 Жыл бұрын
What a guy! I’m glad you’re part of the riding community. I’ll be headed back there soon enough. Glad the guy was geared up. Also awesome you’re riding with your dad.
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Heck yah! Ride safe my friend 😎🤘🏼
@kenwolfe5697 Жыл бұрын
@@Floatsorrolls1 you too my dude
@Praise___YaH7 ай бұрын
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@Ghostdog4 Жыл бұрын
Much respect for you stopping and knowing the rider might not realizing he's injured (yet). I never have understood the desire to travel to a twisty, over crowded therefore dangerous public road to try and prove that you are not Valentino Rossi. Two words of advice "Track Day".
@GaryL380311 ай бұрын
Correct! I have driven my car on the Dragon 5-6 days, usually 6-8 back-and-forth runs each day. This is a place to enjoy a nice quick drive at 80-90% of your ability. Save that other 10-20% for the track where the injury potential, to you and your vehicle, is much, much less. I drive my home track, theFIRM, many times annually and end up off of the pavement every 2-3 times somewhere. I have never bent anything on the track. You are guaranteed to bend some if you go off the pavement on the Dragon. The Dragon is quite unforgiving, oncoming traffic (occasionally over the yellow), rocky ditch on one side and trees on the other. Great place to have fun, so share the fun by being safe, courteous and use the pull-overs. May I suggest that when you approach a slower vehicle stay to the right if you are going to follow or on the left to request a pull-over. That red Corvette should have pulled over much sooner.
@billrandell464111 ай бұрын
I have been riding these Mtn's all my life and I never go to the Dragon! ..There are hundreds of miles of BETTER road within 45 min. with no FOOLS...
@iancurnow906011 ай бұрын
And stay of the paint, too. !
@wileymarm0t10 ай бұрын
Shock is an incredible thing. I ate it racing motocross and it took me five minutes of walking around trying to get my bike upright before coming to the sudden realization my foot was broken.
@ceekaacee110 ай бұрын
@GaryL3803 its a road, not a race track. You people think you own a public highway
@kasperkjrsgaard14478 ай бұрын
Crikey, there must be enough scattered parts in the ditches at the Dragon to assembly a complete bike. 😂
@gaiustacitus4242Ай бұрын
You will occasionally find an entire bike off a mountainside, along with the corpse of a rider. Of course, those finds are made many days following the crash.
@kasperkjrsgaard1447Ай бұрын
@@gaiustacitus4242 “many days following the crash”? 😳 Yikes, doesn’t anyone call for emergency?
@gaiustacitus4242Ай бұрын
@@kasperkjrsgaard1447 They aren't seen. These mountains are located in the subtropics, so the foliage is dense and much of it consists of evergreens.
@digitrampАй бұрын
There’s been enough to armor a tree at least. And build a Dragon
@davidbreen4353 Жыл бұрын
i thought the Dragon was a scenic roadway. i have seen to many riders running it like a racetrack, it sucks when they crash, but some have to learn the hard way. glad the guy is ok, his bike is f'd up. looked like his rear tire slipped on the double yellow going into the turn, oh well, he'll live to ride another day. this time.
@Glasshousebc Жыл бұрын
Well done on how you reacted, helped out. That chap was super lucky that the road was empty. Not going to comment on his riding, the result speaks for itself. But well done on your calm and cool reaction.
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you and lucky for sure!!
@msims1250 Жыл бұрын
Good on you for stopping to help the guy. I’m glad he had good gear on, too. I also think it’s cool that you and your dad ride together and that you’re rocking CRFs! I love it!
@tn_bayouwulf2949 Жыл бұрын
"Some times you're the windshield... sometimes you're the bug." -- Dire Straits
@elarr8733 Жыл бұрын
He could've done that so much sooner if the Corvette used one of the earlier pullover spots.
@lakaiskates806411 ай бұрын
Good for you for stopping and helping! Love the Corvette dudes socks and shirt, a real Corvette guy I guess lol
@Floatsorrolls111 ай бұрын
Lol finally someone appreciates tht dudes drip! 🤣 dude was really nice and knew how to rep his car. Red shoes to tie it all together
@MotoMadness Жыл бұрын
Hey mate, is it OK to feature your clip in a moto edit some time soon? It will be credited in the description & comments section with your name watermarked on the clip. Thanks, MM
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Yes! 😎👍🏼
@MotoMadness Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I will let you know when I use it :) @@Floatsorrolls1
@MotoMadness Жыл бұрын
@@Floatsorrolls1 Hey mate, your clip is in the edit called BEFORE YOU BUY A MOTORCYCLE... WATCH THIS! - WEEKLY DOSE OF MOTO MADNESS. Thanks!
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
@@MotoMadness killer video! Love the edit and mattress😂
@MotoMadness Жыл бұрын
glad to here it mate :) @@Floatsorrolls1
@duanenichols270311 ай бұрын
Got to remember yellow and white highway painted lines are slick because of the additive so they reflect at night. You notice when leaving a red light or stop sign that occasionally your tires will spin when exiting on these lines.
@davidmatthews30937 ай бұрын
He was in trouble long before he crossed the lines.
@awuma6 ай бұрын
Almost as bad as streetcar tracks.
@garylaajala94613 ай бұрын
Once you've reached the center line on the apex of a curve, you have already lost control. The "slipperiness" of the stripe, when already entering the oncoming lane is the problem!? His earlier toying with the Corvette showed wrecklessness and immaturity. This is a lesson for him, hope can learn it.
@jameshales69585 күн бұрын
Great job Sir coming to his rescue! He was lucky to walk away from this and even luckier to have you there for support. You must have a great Mom & Dad.
@matteaspennachio6547 Жыл бұрын
What an odd crash, almost looks like he grabbed the front brake on the yellow line, luckily he hit the mountain instead of open air. You get some good lean angle on your supermoto!
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! and for sure tht was the first thing me and dad were saying! Was a slower speed turn and had a place to land!
@RiskyRanger75 Жыл бұрын
I think he took the turn to early and I agree he definitely looked to have got on the front brake too hard and locked up the tire
@YaBoiSquid Жыл бұрын
Also looks like he put his right foot down. Might have been after the loss of traction though.
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
@@ardyrides834 didnt say much was just shocked. He asked for us to following him back through the tail to deals gap after we cable tied his bike back together. Met his friends waiting for him there and he basically told them what happen and they drove back to where they were staying. Didn’t talk to him b4 hand just ran up on him and corvette after we turned around at the overlook. Right as the video starts.
@elonmust747011 ай бұрын
Watch the slo mo at the end. He literally just bailed. I'm sure he had front brake on, but not sure if it was a typical low side.
@masterenos11 ай бұрын
Glad to see that everyone took the time to stop and check in, even the vette
@rogermurph1019 ай бұрын
This is why I hate roads like this. I’ll definitely never travel this highway. Doesn’t matter how careful you are or how safely you control your bike, you’ll never know what idiot might be lurking around a blind corner waiting to crash into you.
@StreakingTiger11 ай бұрын
Been to The Dragon dozens of times, and I think every time I witnessed a wreck. Thanks for this video as I finally sold my bike and no longer able to ride those awesome roads. You are indeed a great person to be so helpful in the chaos. I agreed with that one comment where you said he was too close to the Vette. Made me nervous watching him do that, but I have never been able to ride like he could. Video was awesome (except for the wreck of course), so thanks again.
@Floatsorrolls111 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! We typically see or hear of at least one wreck each time we come down too! (Fortunate enough to get down here 4-5 times a year)Sorry to here you had to sell your bike! The dragon and the surrounding area is definitely a beautiful place. Thanks for checking out the vid!😎🤘🏼was certainly the craziest crash I’ve in person. Stay safe my friend!
@Todd6611 ай бұрын
Dad should be proud he’s got a good kid. Nice job on the video.
@williamtravis928311 ай бұрын
He's lucky he slid into a ditch and not an oncoming car. So much for frame sliders. Good job stopping and helping him pick up his Yamaha R6. Glad the rider's okay.
@lavellehardin97519 ай бұрын
You are the BEST! Thank you for being suck a AWESOME person to stop & help a fellow rider.
@m.hughes252111 ай бұрын
This happened to a friend of mine. He says "I'm OK I'm OK" then his eyes roll back and he's gone from internal bleeding, right there on the road. It was a light layer of sand that had washed over the road, you couldn't see it.
@dirtbikelunatic Жыл бұрын
Hello! Would it be okay to use it in compilations and maybe on some of ours Social Networks? You will get full credit for it. Thanks
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Yes 👍🏼
@dirtbikelunatic Жыл бұрын
@@Floatsorrolls1 Thanks a lot :)
@stevegabbert962611 ай бұрын
Glad he's okay, and thanks for stopping for him. I've been riding for 46 years, and I think I was on the Tail of the Dragon before it got it's name. It was about 40 years ago, my 78' Wing had camping gear on it, and it was a blast. However, I've been on it recently and think it's over rated, and too busy. I've been on many roads that are just crazy. If I had a bike that was built for the track, or at least looks like was built for the track, I'd take it to the track. They have proper runoffs, and there's support.
@danielmilliken89729 ай бұрын
Go during the week and it’s not bad. I always arrive on Sunday night and leave Saturday morning. So many great roads to ride in that area.
@stevegabbert96269 ай бұрын
@@danielmilliken8972 Absolutely, all over the Eastern mountain ranges. Tennessee Routes 31, 66, and 70 are especially fun, with extreme switchbacks. However, if you want to get the crap scared out of you, hit some of the California canyons and state roads. I like CA 49. You HAVE to pay attention. If you don't, you could go over the edge, and there's no little creek to stop you.
@user-on2lu7ev6c8 ай бұрын
A man has got to know his limitations.
@user-es5cb7bi3s17 күн бұрын
Fact harry
@evlutionzllc551911 ай бұрын
Big handful of front brake, look at the skid mark. He locked up the front wheel. Progressive pressure, not a handful. At least he was geared up.
@KaosRiders Жыл бұрын
Hi, would it be ok with you to include this in a compilation? It'll be credited and linked back to your channel
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
For sure!
@KaosRiders Жыл бұрын
@@Floatsorrolls1 Thanks
@thunderroadadventures953311 ай бұрын
Damn squids.... glad he's ok, and props for helping out
@mikeramsey974711 ай бұрын
A prime example of what excessive speed on the Dragons Tail. This guy was lucky.
@JohnBoy10 ай бұрын
That's what happens when you are using the FRONT brakes on a PAINTED LINE 😁
@droten223111 ай бұрын
Guess he gets the other shirt....I didn't survive the DRAGON
@russmode11 ай бұрын
Going next week, wife and i will be one of the Harleys getting passed by the speedsters! Happy 27th Anniversary babe!
@Floatsorrolls111 ай бұрын
Right on! Congrats! Ill be back down there as well. Ill be on the red supermoto. Hope to see you down there! Stay safe!😎🤘🏼
@sludge850611 ай бұрын
Don’t you have to be 85 years old to ride a Harley??
@donos_8610 ай бұрын
I can't explain it but that is exactly the kind of man I was expecting to hop out that vette 🤣🤣🤣
@pointnozzleaway Жыл бұрын
Respect for stopping man !👍👍
@anonymousplanetfambly459811 ай бұрын
I've been riding Deal's Gap for over 20 years. What the guy did was "cross the paint", or expect grip from a painted line on the asphalt. Those lines are as slick as ice in any weather. In the years right after the turn of the millennium every time I rode there was a rider down or a fatality. I mainly rode on the weekends. Crashes are so commonplace that I'm quite amazed that they haven't simply closed 129 down...it's a dangerous road. Fun...but dangerous. It really puts a strain on the local first responders.
@rbbbb264511 ай бұрын
It's only dangerous because idiots drive to fast and have no concern for others. I run a semi all over western NC hauling steel for road construction. It is insane how many foolish people I come across having to run those roads and it's not by choice.
@awuma6 ай бұрын
Isn't the speed limit well polivced? I'm sure the Dragon earns the local county a good income in fines!
@TheHuckster100 Жыл бұрын
Where did the rider that crashed find a helmet to fit his giant yellow head?
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Lol this comment wins 😂
@louisknickerbocker934 Жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! hahahahah@@Floatsorrolls1
@buckystarfinger248711 ай бұрын
Loved the Corvette coming around the corner. What timing.
@thercattrainer11 ай бұрын
I’m glad that the rider is okay and that the other rider checked on him. His protective leathers kept him from getting some serious road rash. Also, he is very lucky that he didn’t hit the road sign while landing in some soft soil. All it takes is a few gravels on the roadway, or for the rear tire, and suspension to get loose. The rider didn’t have a good approach into that particular curve either. I’ve had too many friends get hurt or killed on motorcycles. That’s probably one reason why I don’t ride anymore. Also, motorists are a lot more careless now-a-days which puts all motorcycle riders in jeopardy. I really do miss riding though.
@carlbruhn1772 Жыл бұрын
Time for a donation to "The Tree of Shame."
@mikeholmed7029 Жыл бұрын
We were on the Tail Monday and a rider wrecked infront of us. Went on Back of the Dragon Friday. Way less traffic on the back. And 32 miles of twisties. The scenic over look is very nice on the back too.
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Definitely have to try tht out never road to the scenic overlook!
@apaixonadospormotores Жыл бұрын
Hello friend, how are you? Can you allow me to use a small excerpt from your video to edit curious facts in traffic? I will leave all credits to your channel, thank you for your attention.
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Yes 👍🏼
@THE-APEX11 ай бұрын
I don’t know why people who spent good money on motorcycles want to go fast on this curvy road. Don’t they know it has lots of turns? In both directions! They must have read, or at least heard that this road may be challenging to novice and expert riders alike. Off camber, decreasing radiuses, frost heaves, no shoulders, much of it canopied, varying speeds by other motorcycles and cars, professional photographers stationed along the route, weather conditions in a constant state of flux, locals vs tourists, parade pirates going slow, crotch rockets going fast, varying degree of police presence, souvenir shops at the start, photo op places at the start., over 300 turns to try and memorize. Can’t we all agree to keep it in first gear and just go the speed limit? I’m finding it really hard to convince fast riders to go slow. Actually, I guess it would be like trying to get slow riders to go fast. Yeah. Oh well.
@FASTTRACK2ENGLISH10 ай бұрын
People can do whatever on their own private vehicles. I’ve never understood why many motorcycle riders have to “prove” they can go fast. Puzzling to me. Just enjoy the smooth ride.
@seanmc712810 ай бұрын
Because they're idiots?
@luvnotvideos10 ай бұрын
Thank god for that helmet! He came mighty close to hitting that mile marker too! Good job helping him!
@Floatsorrolls19 ай бұрын
Appreciate it, he was lucky for sure. thanks for watching!
@jermeynielsen662511 ай бұрын
Save it for a race track! That road isn’t a race track.
@freedommachines231611 ай бұрын
Good job for stopping and helping out! Glad he’s doing okay. He’s lucky there wasn’t a truck heading the other direction when he slid across the opposite lane!
@betjoh Жыл бұрын
He took the right curve too early forcing him to straighten up and slow down. He lost his line as OP said. Very lucky on coming traffic was absent.
@Dukerdr11 ай бұрын
The gravity cavity can catch out the best of them. People come from all over to ride The Dragon because in 11 miles, there's no driveways or parking lots. Just one little gravel road that comes out of The Great Smokey Mountains Park. But it's like running the TT course at the IOM...it takes many passes on it to get good. It's best to just drive through at 80% or less and just enjoy the beauty of the road and the mountains.
@Floatsorrolls111 ай бұрын
Could not have said it any better! Appreciate you checking the video out!😎🤘🏼
@alanmccalla673710 ай бұрын
It's a US highway. Expect any type of vehicle, well probably not a tiller steered firetruck, around every turn.
@dawnmathis265911 ай бұрын
Number one killer of motorcyclists, driver error 🤡
@markwilliams70913 ай бұрын
Kinda. Going wide in turns is the #1 killer.
@tywinters9462 Жыл бұрын
That area has claimed many bikes and other motorized machines. I’m from NC. Me and my buddies used to ride up there all the time together. I used to take my 2008 Buell 1125R up there and get crazy. Good video and glad that other rider is okay.
@deborahchesser737511 ай бұрын
It’s so pretty there I wouldn’t want to go too fast and miss that scenery.
@APtS_Gh0stHunt3R Жыл бұрын
aww... he wasnt even gunning it... unfortunate... glad all you guys are okay...
@bluessrv1 Жыл бұрын
I've seen this a lot on the Dragon...novice riders thinking that watching "Biker Boyz" makes them International Sportbike Track superstars. That rider takes no accountability for anyone other than themselves. He's lucky...and stupid. Had there been a rider coming in the opposite direction, he'd have taken them out, too. The Dragon has lost it's edge because of careless riders who don't belong there. Enjoy the Dragon but ride within your abilities. It might not be just you who gets hurt.
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Well said! Even staying completely in your limit you are at the mercy of those around you!
@traeucity6087 Жыл бұрын
That guy didn't look like a novice. I've seen the best riders in the world crash.
@bluessrv1 Жыл бұрын
@@traeucity6087 Novice or not...have some decency for others on the road. Ya wanna act like a movie star, go take your bike to the track.
@traeucity6087 Жыл бұрын
@@bluessrv1 , That's fair.
@bcuzicancuellar547821 күн бұрын
Well done helping him out! I’ve been there twice in 2017 and 2021!
@nonamehawg706811 ай бұрын
I think it's an awesome way to thin the herd. 👏 👏 👏
@guzziguy201111 ай бұрын
So you’re one of the slow, selfish cats on an inferior handling machine who likes to “control” everyone else from having their desired level of fun on a public road? Nice guy. I can think of another herd to thin.
@williamtownsend497811 ай бұрын
Don’t forget the wildlife can take you out in a heartbeat on that road
@tommiller974311 ай бұрын
Show your insurance company how you were intentionally driving recklessly and exceeding the speed limit. Let's see if they pay your claim and keep insuring you.
@MrWoodshoes Жыл бұрын
How does that saying go, play stupid games, win stupid prizes ?
@chucklehead20 Жыл бұрын
Paint in the road is slick…
@kennycunningham87218 ай бұрын
I live 45 miles away from the dragon and have been riding since 16 on the streets and on a Harley Davidson I have rode the dragon one time I'm 58 now. The main reason for not riding it is the knee dragging people that put not only their lives but everyone else's in their hands.
@rickclark374411 ай бұрын
Could have been avoided if they were doing the speed limit, 30mph not 55mph.
@christianherboth11 ай бұрын
He was going 68 at one point in a 30. Can't be cheap if the cops catch you. Stupid.
@libby692211 ай бұрын
People die on the Dragon.
@ilovepizza826311 ай бұрын
theyre going much more than 55
@elonmust747011 ай бұрын
@ilovepizza8263 not when he crashed..... Anyhow, that r6 could've been turned into the inside ditch had the guy just leaned correctly. Listen, Harley Davidson riders. You worry about yourselves & don't be turning into a hunch of commies, trying to control other people!
@glenturney47509 ай бұрын
DOO DOO DOO, DOO, DOO! Another one bites the dust! DOO DOO DOO, DOO, DOO! Another one bites the dust! AND, another one's gone, AND, another one's gone, ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST! HEY, IT'S GONNA GET YOU TOO, ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST! HEY, SUGAAH! 😂 Some people NEVER learn to stick with in their limits even after they get bit!
@MrBikedrummer5 ай бұрын
The painted road lines are very slippery and with a light coating of dirt and fluids, it's like ice. If you over run the turn while leaning it's very easy to have the bike slide out from under you. He's very lucky he didn't hit an oncoming car or tree. Be safe my biker friends!
@GT-4310 ай бұрын
I heard they are changing the name of the dragon to douchebag alley.
@sethtoe4 ай бұрын
I like that the dirt bike is right with the rocket..
@ricardoanez6436 Жыл бұрын
When you go to the dragon be careful not to touch those splitter lines, they are slippery
@joshriver752 ай бұрын
Everyone in the comment section on videos like this are certified professional racing instructors who have never dropped a bike or made a single mistake in their 100 year careers. And then they blame everyone else for why they dont do something anymore. Sure..he is lucky with the outcome. take the critizism down several notches ppl.
@6speedsti241 Жыл бұрын
wow guy is lucky for sure
@alanharris164111 ай бұрын
Cruising wrecklessly will get you bruised dangerously!
@MotoBrosMoto Жыл бұрын
Sumo Gang 🤙
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Heck yah! Hope to see you guys down there before the season ends! 😎🤘🏼🤘🏼
@MotoBrosMoto Жыл бұрын
@@Floatsorrolls1 for sure
@ronchase47411 ай бұрын
🤔…Sooo…I reckon that’s why there’s all those signs saying, “High Motorcycle Crash Area”!
@bobalmighty292511 ай бұрын
"Very skilled" riders don't crash. Been riding daily for 50 years. Never went down.
@Floatsorrolls111 ай бұрын
Anyone can crash. Motogp riders are skilled far more than you, me and mr.🫤and they crash. Doesnt mean they dont bite off more than they can chew lol. Keeping a balance of fun and control is what makes a good rider. I hope to keep rubber side down for as long as you have. Only got about 8years of riding so far under my belt. Definitely a non forgiving hobby and he got lucky he didnt have to pay worse for his mistake.
@sicocker737211 ай бұрын
What a foolish thing to say!!! Omg big iam...
@bobalmighty292511 ай бұрын
@@sicocker7372 Foolish? I've seen riders airlifted by helicopter half a dozen times. I've seen a rider have his leathers (zebra-striped no less) cut off of him by paramedics. Been by many roadside memorials of HOT SHOTS like the guy in this video... who think they can ride, but end up in the hospital. The rider in this video is lucky. But with an attitude that "everyone crashes" ....you'll be in the ER or morgue in no time.
@FC-kv4pn11 ай бұрын
Bob's gonna go down tomorrow now. Way to go bob.
@bobalmighty292511 ай бұрын
@@FC-kv4pn On your wife.
@Motorcycle-Moments Жыл бұрын
Hello! Would it be ok if I feature this video for an edit that I'm working on? I'll credit you with watermark as usual. Thanks!
@Floatsorrolls1 Жыл бұрын
Yes 👍🏼
@gregsoto477711 ай бұрын
He rode above his ability. You could see it thru most of those curves. I know I have rode the dragon. It will bite you in a split second. Glad he’s alright and went off to the upper side the low side could have been tragic.
@noellong1986Ай бұрын
Awesome way to help another rider in need.
@wellshutchins688511 ай бұрын
Sorry, no sympathy for the guy, riding like that on a public road... it's just a matter of time no matter how good you are - or think you are. He could have killed someone coming the other way. Glad he's OK, hoped he learned a lesson.
@Just_a_beaver10 ай бұрын
It's a shame people can't just go enjoy the ride without having to worry about these clowns out there driving / riding like there's something to prove.
@jackpresscot70432 ай бұрын
Looks like an awesome ride. Oncoming vehicles on a 2 lane road with a mountainside drop to your right and twisties from Hell! FTS
@CrashBanditoNLАй бұрын
Hello brother is it okay to include your video on my channel? Fully credited of course!
@Floatsorrolls1Ай бұрын
Definitely!👍🏼
@danielweatherford32439 ай бұрын
You’re a good soul. We need more Good Samaritans like you. I rode the dragon on my 2013 FJR1300A. That rode requires caution I rode down from South west PA
@patbateman67295 ай бұрын
How funny, I always keep driving, witnessed 6 of these and never stop.
@user-py6tl9fe6jАй бұрын
Those marbles on the corners will get you every time.
@randallreid42411 ай бұрын
I rode the dragon quite a few years ago on my 77 Suzuki GS550 and had a blast. I rode my ride at my abilities as well as the bikes didn’t push beyond my limits and didn’t let anyone push me and it took me a few runs to even feel good about the pace I had set for myself and in the end it was a fantastic day and good fun and met some pretty cool riders
@Floatsorrolls111 ай бұрын
Thats exactly wht the tail is all about! Couldn’t have said it better.
@TravelingTall11 ай бұрын
You are a good person! Thanks for being good example of our motorcycle community.
@Floatsorrolls111 ай бұрын
Appreciate it and thanks for watching🤘🏼😎!
@rotorheadv88 ай бұрын
The county had to buy a special vehicle just to rescue all the Evel Knievels who ride their bikes off into the trees and down the mountain.
@usmcmsgt54879 ай бұрын
Corvette driver is like dont pass me again.....😂😂😂😂
@CrashBanditoNL2 ай бұрын
Hello brother is it okay if I include your video on my channel? Fully credited of course. Keep up the great content!
@Floatsorrolls12 ай бұрын
👍🏼 yes 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼
@jaxonboys336611 ай бұрын
The vette turned ya loose, then what!? Ya screwed the pooch.
@geralderdek2824 ай бұрын
Man that could of been much worse!! Im glad he was okay and his bike dident make the tree of shame like so many others. My wife and i did the dragon years ago fairly slow and easy on my RoadKing. She wouldent let me go fast!😊
@larrysacks8927Ай бұрын
I don’t live too far from the dragon and have ridden it at least 30 times When I started watching this video, I could immediately tell that whoever was in that lead bike was going to run into some serious issues at some point in time. I just wasn’t sure what it was going to be whether it was gonna be an oncoming car or running out of lane…While trying to hug that line remember when you’re running the dragon it’s not a closed track. Give yourself some safety margins and you can run fast but have really good lines if you do.