FIRST TIME ON 2020 Harley-Davidson Street Glide || Cherohala Skyway in Smoky Mountains of Tennessee

[@bikerbrinrac]

The Harley Street glide looked really cool 😎 with all the big round gauges etc. Looked like a comfy ride 🏍️ That private bridge to someone's home on the river was cool. Also the mountain views were great along the way 👍

[@whitmeza]

Yes they were. Thanks for watching!

[@HarleyGurl114]

It’s a sweet glide. You know... the bigger they are the easier they are to ride!! When I upgraded from my softail I felt same, but after first ride just couldn’t get enough! Turns better and way better ride than my other two Harleys!! You go girl!!! Great video!! I loved the Cherohala!!

[@whitmeza]

Thank you! I can’t wait to go back again.

[@HarleyGurl114]

@@whitmeza Thats the spirit!!

[@MichaelH416]

Just listening to your voice from the start to the end of this video is awesome. The shakiness disappears and you definitely feel more confident on that bike. It’s great.

[@whitmeza]

I appreciate that, thank you!

[@kathyhebert8140]

I agree... I love listening to you! You use your natural speaking voice and not a fake sounding voice if that makes sense. Some KZbinrs have awesome videos but, I can’t handle listening to them. Your videos are awesome to watch because they’re not so fast that we miss the scenery. Glad I found you!!!!

[@tennwingman3350]

Whit, I live 25 miles south of Nashville and when my little riding group goes to the Dragon and return it is a 470 mile round trip. A great ride but you are so brave to do it on a bike that you are not used to. The Cherohala is so much better for relaxed cruising. The Dragon has a few switchbacks that are challenging but take it slow keep the rpms up and you will be fine. Have fun and stay safe.

[@whitmeza]

I went there super early in the morning and was the only one riding it on a Sunday practically. In the rain. But I did it. I found some of the other side roads to have some crazy hairpin like turns going downhill more challenging.

[@mikec1254]

Cool video and just ride your ride the street Glide is just a motorcycle just like any another one takes a few miles to get to know it. Cherohala is a fun and relaxing ride big sweepers, You need to take Highway 28 from the Deals Gap store to Mountain Rest SC , and eat at the MT rest café.(great food) parts of 28 better then the dragon and less traffic. Also if you like the Cherohala Blue Ridge parkway is a nice easy ride. Here is a list of Roads that are great in NC, 80 right off the blue ridge at buck creek gap, its called the devils whip lives up to its name. 226A the Diamond Back stay at Switzerland inn if you can great place> 421 the snake near Mtn city TN & Bristol Tn and in Va between Marion and Tazewell Hwy 16 the back of the Dragon stop at the Back or the Dragon store great new place, we go to the southeast every Sept to ride these roads and a whole bunch more. Just venture out.

[@whitmeza]

Absolutely!!!

[@thedustychronicles739]

The Cherohala is a beautiful ride. I do it a few times a year, since I'm about 3 hours from there. Many awesome rides in western NC and Eastern Tennessee.

[@whitmeza]

That’s awesome. Beautiful riding you have out there!

[@this-Cowboys-Ride]

That's a very good ride you were on. Me and my wife truly enjoyed the Cherohala skyway. The Tail of the Dragon is definitely something to say you have done but not near as scenic. Stay safe and happy trails!

[@whitmeza]

Exactly!!! 🙌🏼

[@MotoSera]

They really are a big old lump of a bike aren't they? A lovely scenic route. The motorcycle advisory sign made me smile...

[@whitmeza]

Yes. I learned it wasn’t a bike id be buying for myself. But still a decent touring style for me.

[@brucesaunders3075]

I have slayed the Dragon many times with a 2014 Street glide special and 08 Dyna super glide custom. You will do just fine on that street glide, they handle well. Keep the videos coming! 👊

[@whitmeza]

I woke up way early and got to the dragon before it even opened. I was one almost the only one on it. Can’t wait to share the video soon.

[@brucesaunders3075]

@@whitmeza , that’s awesome, looking forward to seeing the video. Good job!

[@MotoBlonde]

“Dodododo...oh well good enough..” sounds like like me parking 😂😂 I have such a similar story - started riding 10 years ago...took a long break and got back in a few years ago. Awesome you got to take that bike out!

[@whitmeza]

Put us together trying to park the bikes and the commentary in our head is sure to be comical. 😂

[@MotoBlonde]

@@whitmeza 😂😂😂

[@aquahombre]

@@whitmeza It would definitely make a great video.

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

Two years ago we made the trip from Houston to maggie valley and went to the dragon. Rode all over that place, and it was awesome. Thanks for the awesome video! Loved it

[@whitmeza]

Yasss!!!

[@philipe7937]

The streetglide really isn’t that big, it just happens to have a front fairing and saddlebags. I love riding mine, it is my choice for long rides but even around town once you get used to it is effortless.

[@whitmeza]

True

[@dadandmad]

Lovely bike, great roads, what more could you ask for?! Another great video Whit!

[@whitmeza]

Thank you!

[@dennism1919]

Nice goin, Whit! You faced your fears and rode that Glide well! Well done. I really enjoyed the route you took. That is an amazing part of the country. Thanks for taking us along!

[@whitmeza]

Absolutely. Thank you for tuning in.

[@2wheels2survive]

A beautiful ride indeed. You should come out to the northwest and ride the cascades some time.

[@whitmeza]

That’s the plan! Hopefully soon!

[@2wheels2survive]

@@whitmeza nice. Let me know when you're out we'll share some miles.

[@sgilson60]

Ron here, nice video !!! Great views....o how I remember. Brings back memories. Looks like you did great on the street glide😎❤️😎

[@whitmeza]

Thank you!!

[@1905flyer3]

It really is the journey and not the destination... Excellent video!

[@whitmeza]

You are absolutely right!

[@Broncoride]

Cool, you rode a sweet bike, but I’m partial for some reason. Nice job with pulling off the band-aid.

[@whitmeza]

Just for to rip it off and ride! No other way to do it. 😂

[@JUICEbox-313]

U look good on a steer street glide u road t good i can see u buying one da future

[@whitmeza]

Husband really wants one. So most likely will have one. :)

[@jimeckenrode1271]

I believe the Cherohala Skyway is the only road I have not been on down in Tenn. You mentioned dropping the bike and I hope you don't mind if I tell a short story about dropping a bike. We were on a group ride when we came upon a couple that just dropped their bike. The girl got free but the bike was on the guys leg and could not get out. This happen in front of a church where a wedding was just leaving. The Bride and Groom being the first out of the church went to lift the bike off the guy. They must have been bikers also.

[@whitmeza]

oh my!

[@harryhowell5644]

I rode the dragon this year on a weekday traffic wasn't bad. Just ride your own ride it is so much fun

[@whitmeza]

I woke up way early and I was one of the only ones on it. So I’m thankful for that. That video will be posted soon.

[@jamesturner1101]

Wonderful video! Its such a good thing to see you continue to challenge yourself. Keep climbing that ladder, motorcycling skills are so perishable. You look at home on heavyweight bikes. Thank you for sharing your vulnerability!

[@whitmeza]

That I am! Lots of bigger plans for next year: 48 states in 10 days challenge. 🤞🏼🤞🏼😱

[@salvadoreanboi]

Awesome views. I hope to upgrade to a road glide LATER in the future way later lol

[@whitmeza]

Nice!!! I want to try riding one next year. 🤞🏼

[@sierrafoxtrotgolf3638]

This looks like a great route and I agree that the Dragon is probably overrated. Keep up the great vids. When you get time, hit the Going to Sun Road in Glacier National Park.

[@whitmeza]

Absolutely! It is on my list already, I just may have to move it up higher on the list.

[@garydunn5995]

You got this enjoy your time on the boke

[@garydunn5995]

Or bike even

[@whitmeza]

Thank you!!

[@markhenry192]

You did really well. I am way to scared to ride a SG, particularly in the UK (too many roundabouts/turns and traffic).

[@whitmeza]

Yah it wasn’t much fun in traffic.

[@bertbirge3617]

That is some kind of nice bike.. great job!!!

[@whitmeza]

Thank you.

[@kenrahn3548]

Whit I did the Dragon in 2018 once you feel comfortable on the Street glide you will be just fine.

[@whitmeza]

I summed up the courage and woke up early and completed it. On a Sunday morning before most things opened up. Some photographers were still setting up their tents. 😂 I will share that video soon!

[@jimweagant8920]

Good video thanks for sharing keep up the good work

[@whitmeza]

Thank you!

[@theChestnutMtnTinman]

It’s just curves. Ride your ride and don’t go out of it. There are many roads much more difficult. I rode it about 5 days going from a Road King to a Ultra Ltd. 😎😎

[@whitmeza]

Some of those side roads were more insane! Hair pin turns on a decline. 😱 caught me off guard

[@Setzerpendence]

3:30 "Jesus Christ" 🤣🤣🤣 i lmao, i did the trail of the dragon in Arkansas (your prolly talking about the one in NC though) i agree with the other comments, you do you 😉

[@whitmeza]

Ha ha. Thank you!

[@Setzerpendence]

@@whitmeza have you rode a road glide? Much less weight felt in the handle bars, i was pretty shocked going from my electra glide to my road glide

[@jlg6672]

Beautiful ride. Looking forward to seeing more. Dying to know your thoughts riding Street Glide vs The Chieftain. Looked comfortable on both. Stay safe.😎

[@whitmeza]

In all honesty. I preferred the Cheiftain, the weight distribution was much more comfortable for me. We probably will have both in our garage as much husband preferred the SG over the cheiftain when he rode both as well.

[@jlg6672]

@@whitmeza Perfect!! Best case scenario. ☺️

[@jordipi7652]

Still the best bagger on the market.

[@whitmeza]

It was a fun one to ride!

[@aquahombre]

Great video, you handled that SG very well, where did you get the map from?

[@whitmeza]

They actually gave me the map when I started my rental through Eagle Rider at pigeon forge.

[@aquahombre]

@@whitmeza Thanks, Have a Happy New Year.

[@jimmydavis5055]

How do you compare your sportster to the SG you rented? According to what I've read, the bigger HD are supposed to handle better, but I thought the sportster was supposed to be the sportier model.

[@whitmeza]

Exactly right. But I did find the SG overall just a bit in the heavier side compared to some of the touring Indians I rode.

[@karenshoucairmcgray4902]

Yeah......The Street Glide is a big girl. You did very well!

[@whitmeza]

Thank you!!

[@royhotchkin7501]

Beautiful bike

[@whitmeza]

Yes indeed!

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

You was in my back yard . I could been you tour guide. The covered bridge is a lodge . You was cherohala time left the HD. You missed a great water fall you could rode right to it . Look up Bald River falls

[@whitmeza]

Awe dang really?!!!! Next time you ARE mu tour guide!! I will be back.

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

@@whitmeza cool yeah that area my happy place. So much to see cant see it all in one trip.

[@HarleyDayRider]

Were you doing a demo or was this a rental? Either way great video and I am sure you can ride any roads you want! Thanks for sharing. Ride Safe

[@whitmeza]

It was a two day rental with eagle rider.

[@HarleyDayRider]

@@whitmeza Thats what I get for commenting early. Im still watching! Amazing ride you did! Congratulations

[@kathyhebert8140]

Love your videos!!!👍🏼

[@whitmeza]

Thank you!!!

[@littleliftera8244]

Awesome. Girl power. Where did you get that map

[@whitmeza]

Eagle rider rental guys gave it to me. Pigeon forge HD dealership!

[@botz72]

Great vids!! Question. What mic system r u using for ur GoPro?

[@whitmeza]

I have a purple panda mix.

[@botz72]

thank u!!!Sounds great!! Keep the vids coming. Great job!! Wife and I from NY both avid motorcycle riders!!

[@arthurmanderson4892]

You need to get yourself on a Road Glide-there is no other

[@whitmeza]

That’s a goal for this year!

[@t.s.racing]

Great video thanks. If you live in Tennessee it's pronounced: MURRAVULL. 🏍🏍🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍

[@whitmeza]

Ha ha, If we still lived there, I started to get one after a year. But that Midwest accent is hard to break. :)

[@nokoolaid]

The Indian Chieftain or this?

[@whitmeza]

Chieftain if I’m being honest. But we will also have a SG in the garage. Husband wanted it over the Indian. He rode both as well.

[@richardhopkins9493]

Be careful if you ride the dragon 🐉. You might want to take a more nimble bike for the first time.

[@whitmeza]

Welp I didn’t have the option. Shared the tail of the dragon ride just a week after I posted this.

[@gregordietrich4941]

What does Harley think of those stupid little Motorcycle stand?!

[@whitmeza]

I guess I just need longer legs to reach it?

[@gregordietrich4941]

Also in other videos it has been seen that Harley riders do not trust the motorcycle stands from the beginning. My bike also has 380kg but I never feel that the machine is unsafe.