I rode my Sportster S to the TAIL OF THE DRAGON

[@TyFromTennessee]

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[@MrDonte146]

Hey Ty I got a quick question for you, how did you get your infotainment screen to invert the color?

[@TyFromTennessee]

@@MrDonte146 If you hold down the home button for a few seconds it will change from light to dark. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!!

[@MrDonte146]

@@TyFromTennessee Man thank you so much!! I really appreciate the reply, keep up the great work!!

[@kevinesh8544]

I would LOVE to ride that route! Being from "Flat" Florida, it would be really exciting!! Great video, Ty!!

[@TyFromTennessee]

Thanks Kevin! I hope you're able to one day and if you do give me a call! Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!

[@michaeldunaway4101]

best dragon video on the tube. not someone trying to show how fast they can ride it. just good info on how to have fun while staying safe on what can be a very dangerous road. i agree it is a bucket list ride mostly for the photos and tee shirts, and i also ride it a few times a year. We are blessed in east TN to have great motorcycle roads in nearly every direction, many of them as nice or better than TOTD. my personal favs are the cherahola and the new section of the foothills parkway. im in knoxville if you are out this way would love to ride with you and get some youtube tips.

[@TyFromTennessee]

Dang Michael! Thank you so very much. I try to go and film the Dragon once or twice every riding season. It's always a blast unless we get caught in the rain. The Dragon in the rain is not a fun place to be. Thanks for your time today. Much appreciated sir.

[@RoadGlideAndy]

Weekdays and after 5 in the evening have been my best experiences on the tail. Less traffic.

[@TyFromTennessee]

No doubt. I have only been there once during the weekday and it was a noticeable difference! Thanks Andy!

[@quickshoe6]

We had to follow a flatbed tractor trailer most of the way through there. Still it was cool. And I wished we could have went back and forth a couple times. Yes a lot of epic riding in that area. I need a vacation home outside of Gatlinburg. Thank you for sharing.

[@TyFromTennessee]

Sometimes if you get behind a car or truck there it can be such a bummer. I will usually pull off and wait it out or turn around and start riding the other way. Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!

[@brentmclemore9825]

I enjoyed the Dragon two weeks ago. It was my first time. Looking forward to riding it again. Great video.

[@TyFromTennessee]

Very cool Brent. I hope you had a great time. Thank you very much for watching!

[@jrparker4804]

Awesome ride! Thanks for the video. Appreciate it. 👏

[@TyFromTennessee]

You are very welcome and thank you for watching! I'm hoping to go back a few times this riding season. It's always a good day trip!

[@johnmarcolini5506]

Really enjoy your channel Ty. Man you really outdid yourself with this video..... incredible 👍

[@TyFromTennessee]

Hi John! I appreciate that so very much. Thank you for the kind words and for supporting the channel!!

[@theSMYRNAcowboy]

I have ridden this road numerous times on the scoots but not on the Spyder.....yet. I personally like the Moonshiner 28 better for a more scenic ride.

[@TyFromTennessee]

I haven't been on the Moonshiner yet, so I'm going to have to try that one out very soon! Thank you for watching!

[@GlidingOnTwos]

I'm gonna be doing the Tail pretty soon myself. Thanks for taking us along with you! 🤘🏾👍🏾

[@BoDean52]

You can really tell how good the bike handles on a road like that. One of best Tail videos I have seen and great advise Ty. Ride safe

[@TyFromTennessee]

Thanks for that! I always take the opportunity to ride to the Dragon. Most of the time it makes for a great video! I appreciate your time!

[@MinnowMoto]

Thanks Ty, Looks like a good ride.

[@TyFromTennessee]

Yes sir. It was such a fun ride. I"m looking forward to going back soon.

[@allanmobley940]

Looks like a lot of fun. Great job!

[@TyFromTennessee]

Hi Allan. Man, that Sundowner seat helped out so very much. Thanks for watching!!

[@BlackphoenixEntertainment]

The tail looks awesome. Just ride your ride when you do these types of roads. People get into trouble when they try to keep up.

[@TyFromTennessee]

That's right. It happens time and time again on that road. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!

[@j.markdutton1603]

I thought TOTG was a twisty road until I got on highway 1 in Cali north of San Francisco (and the road up to Mt. Tam). Both great rides but highway 1 is absolutely brutal on a big bagger. I'd love to take a Sportster S on it. Great vid !!

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

Come check out highway 36 a bit north

[@TyFromTennessee]

Thanks man! It was a great day of riding. I'm hoping to go back again in few months. Thanks for watching!

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

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[@MotoNoggin]

Man that looks like a great ride. Definitely have to ride that one.

[@TyFromTennessee]

I hope your able to take your Sporty out there. It was a great day of riding. Thanks for watching!

[@ddk_tn]

what i usually do when im on the dragon or any other road as far as that goes, i will hug the white line and motion them to just pass me, unless its a cage then i will pull over, the sportster s looks fun Ty

[@TyFromTennessee]

That's a good way to handle traffic at the Dragon. There are always a lot of sport bikes zipping around all over the place. Thanks for watching!!

[@Danasmith2816]

Nice video Ty, enjoyed the scenery. "Ride your own ride" is excellent advice no matter where you ride.

[@TyFromTennessee]

On the Dragon you really have to know your own limitations. Thank you so very much for watching and supporting the channel!

[@Ucmpigs]

Absolutely…it’s a must bucket list. A lot of great roads around there. The Moonshiner 28 from Deals Gap to Wahala, SC is a great ride.

[@TyFromTennessee]

Yeah man. I really need to ride the Moonshiner. I've heard great things about that route. Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!

[@larry68hd11]

Nice ride among Ty. Thanks for sharing.

[@TyFromTennessee]

Thanks Larry. I appreciate that very much!

[@Ucmpigs]

That bike is made for that road….nice!

[@TyFromTennessee]

You know dats right!

[@markh.harris9271]

hi Ty, this is your best (most helpful) video so far. I plan to ride out to TOTD this season on my Sportster S after my wind-screen arrives (yes, still back order). I have even toyed with the idea of trailering my Heritage Softail and the Sportster S from Minnesota and trying them both! Also plan to ride the C.Skyway; I watched "Doodle" also do the TOTD and the C.Skyw. which was awesome. Both of your vids have me stoked for this upcoming road trip. This is where video blogging really shines. I actually feel like I've been there (I have not) and gives me a great idea of what to expect and perhaps how to prepare. Doodle claims the TOTD is also over-rated , and her favorite ride is the C.Skyw. as well. Thanks again, Ty. Really appreciated this one man! Blessings. marcus

[@TyFromTennessee]

Wow! Thanks Marcus! I appreciate the kind words. I hope your able to try out the Dragon. If so, be sure and let me know when you are close-by this area. Take care and ride safe my friend!

[@kristopher850]

Much respect Ty, I appreciate the courtesy and the advice on riding within your skill level.

[@TyFromTennessee]

You are very welcome. I hope you enjoyed the video. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!

[@GlidingOnTwos]

I've done the Cherohala Skyway and loved it.

[@Broncoride]

We are doing that this year. Can’t wait

[@TyFromTennessee]

Yeah man, that is just about my favorite road to ride. So much fun!!

[@jeremysteadman12]

Just got back from the Dragon a few days ago. Nice video!

[@TyFromTennessee]

Hi Jeremy! I hope you had a great experience there. Ride safe friend and thank you for watching!

[@jeremysteadman12]

Always a great time! Ride safe.

[@HudsonMoto]

Awesome advice! I can’t wait to go back! This time I’m trailering my sport bike and my buddies RE Continental GT and staying around there for a week… do you have any suggestions where to stay?

[@TyFromTennessee]

There's lots of campgrounds around the area, but I'm just not that familiar with lodging in that area. I plan on trailing my Sportster there next time. I was in rough shape at the end of the day. hhahaha. Thanks for watching!

[@Broncoride]

I enjoyed doing it couple years back. I took my time when I went on it for the first time. The Dragon isn’t bad, but there are many that are better by that area. It’s a bucket list road. Still had a blast on it.

[@TyFromTennessee]

No doubt. I can think of many more routes that provide a better ride, but everybody loves to go to the Dragon...me too! Thanks for watching Colin!

[@enricosmith2950]

BUCKETLIST! TOTD has been on my to-do list for years along with a few others, but life is what happens while you're busy making other plans! I'll get there eventually! Thanks for another great video on the Sportster S Ty! Keep 'em coming!

[@TyFromTennessee]

I understand Enrico...Hopefully one day you are able to make it. Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!

[@talesofthedragon-us129high2]

Hope you had a great time while you were up there!

[@TyFromTennessee]

It was fantastic! A great day of riding for sure. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!

[@jdreyno1958]

I'd love to get down there sometime. Definitely need to ride your ride.

[@TyFromTennessee]

It's a lot of fun Jim. I hope you're able to make it someday. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!

[@ChopperFett]

You had a gorgeous day to get out there man! I’m like you, I have fast capable bikes but I don’t push them to their limits. Smart keeping it in road mode for the day, I bet sport mode makes low speed maneuvers a bit twitchy

[@TyFromTennessee]

That's exactly right! Sport mode will throw you back quite a bit and I just didn't want to take any chances on that road. It was a great day of riding, but after 300 miles on the Sporty in one day I was in bad shape when I got home. hahahah.

[@dat1phoenix173]

Great content 😌

[@TyFromTennessee]

THANK YOU so very much!. I appreciate your support for the channel!

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

Ok mr safety 😆 🤣 yeah those tight righthand that's goes back up hill give me the most trouble. We was up there 1st weekend in March wasn't no one up there probably one of my best ride through. We was going do C.skyway back but firgured was have time to get through before got dark .

[@TyFromTennessee]

Yeah man. The Skyway is probably my favorite at the moment. Mr Safety...hahah...

[@TheBlueBikeDoyle]

@@TyFromTennessee 👍

[@redhytech]

how long is the dragon? 2 miles? 5 miles?. looks like a great ride. I live in the mountains of Tenn. I love to ride the back roads through the hills.

[@TyFromTennessee]

The most popular part of the Dragon is 11 miles, but US129 goes a lot further than that. Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

The Tail of the Dragon is definitely a great ride. I’m from East Tennessee, and biased, but it’s certainly not overrated, just over advertised! None of the other local roads, the Moonshiner 28, the Devil’s Triangle, etc…. would even have a “name” (still be just numbers) if it weren’t for the Tail. I guess, the popularity of it makes the photographers money, the stores at each end prosper, and riders can have a great time, if, like you said, they ride their own ride. I’ve ridden it since 1972 on many different motorcycles. Long before it had a name, still just US129 back then, lol…. I enjoyed it just as much on my first ride on a ‘72 Suzuki TS250 dual sport as I do on a sport bike, a Harley, a Triumph, or my ZRX. It’s what you make of it. Ride safe and have fun Ty. The Skyway is definitely a beautiful ride too. Definitely a great video!

[@TyFromTennessee]

Lots of very valid points there. Yes maybe over advertised is a better term, I like that. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!

[@IrieBuilder]

I’ve always dreamed of riding this road. Hopefully someday. How did you change your display to white? I’ve dug through the menus a few times and can’t find the option. Thanks!

[@ae5zd]

Hold the home button for 3-5 seconds.

[@IrieBuilder]

@@ae5zd Thanks!

[@TyFromTennessee]

I hope you're able to go there someday. It's a great motorcycle gathering spot! Take care and thank you very much for watching!!

[@zakiya2002]

Wow Amazing adventure! I like to cross forest track

[@TyFromTennessee]

It's a great place to ride. I hope you get to check it out sometime!

[@adeusmc]

Nice video! Question about your display. I have a 2021 S. How do you change it to the white background? I looked in settings but don’t see it.

[@carllys1640]

Keep the homebutton pressed in for a few seconds... same happens too me

[@TyFromTennessee]

Hi there. Just like Carl said. I think the white background stands out a lot more to me. Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!

[@adeusmc]

@@TyFromTennessee Thanks, Ty. Keep the videos coming!

[@adeusmc]

@@carllys1640 Big help and didn’t see that in the manual. Looks way better, IMO.

[@HarleyDayRider]

You gave great advice when riding the Dragon. My wife and I rode it the same way nice and steady pace! And you are right it is over rated but a must do for bragging rights! Ride Safe

[@TyFromTennessee]

I try to go a few times every year. It's always a great day of riding. Thank you very much for watching!!

[@Vanfools]

Beautiful roads you would love the roads in Oregon id like to bring my ninja on the dragon

[@TyFromTennessee]

Yeah man. Lots of sport bikes in that area and they will BLAST past you! Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

it sure looks like you brought the right tool to surf TOTD! 🏍💨

[@TyFromTennessee]

It was a lot of fun. I got some great video and some cool pics. I'm hoping to go back very soon! Thanks for watching!!

[@mountainbikerdave]

I'm sure the bike can handle sporty riding to a degree, but I wouldn't be leaning and heavily breaking into turns on a $20,000+ motorcycle that really isn't meant for that type of riding either. There's nothing wrong with just taking it slow and enjoying the scenery.

[@TyFromTennessee]

There's lots of great riding in this are to take it slow and enjoy the ride. You are very correct! Thank you very much for watching! I appreciate your time today!

[@OzarkHillsAdventures]

Enjoyed the video. I was there Memorial Day weekend. Was my first time. I love your bike. I did a demo ride on the Sportster S last summer. I didn't want to bring it back.

[@TyFromTennessee]

I'm a huge fan of the Sportster S. I really do love this little bike. It's just so much fun and I get questions and compliments about it all the time. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your time!!

[@noobsound]

Just an advice.. start the video presenting your motorcycle. And... It's actualy a lot safer to keep your hand off the clutch in the curves. I live in Europe and i ride a sportbike Honda CBR... but i would love to ride a V2 on Tail of the dragon.

[@TyFromTennessee]

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate your time day! Ride safe!!

[@johnny_916]

How’s that windscreen working for ya?? I need to get one for mine, but hate the looks of it! 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TyFromTennessee]

Hey Johnny. The windshield was a good choice for me. I think it's a great addition to the motorcycle. It kept some of the wind off of me, but you still get pushed around a lot at higher speeds. Thanks for watching!!

[@johnny_916]

@@TyFromTennessee thanks for the response Ty! I might just hold off and see if they make any after market ones.

[@Motoramblings]

My son and I were just there for a weekend! we had an absolute blast!!! We love all the roads around there, including the Tail, which I personally don't think is overrated. I am going to be camping at the Ironhorse Motorcycle Campground the first full week in June, I would love it if you could come around the area for a day or three!! I'll hit you up on IG.....

[@TyFromTennessee]

Yeah man. I would love it if we are able to coordinate something. Glad you had a good time on the Dragon. Most times it's a lot of fun. Thanks for watching!!

[@Petesmotoadventure]

Can’t wait to hit it on my Pan America. With no luggage to weigh me down should be pretty quick. And yes it will be in sport mode. True about riding your own ride and paying attention on any of those roads. I always find it interesting that people are starting to call the Tail over rated and that there are better roads. Yes there are great roads all over that area, the uniqueness of the Tail is there are no other roads that come on and off it. No driveways or other things that you have to watch out for from the side. Only other bad drivers and riders. Which can scare the poo 💩 out of you if you aren’t aware. When I go up there now a days, weekday first thing in the morning. Minimal traffic since the photographers aren’t out there yet. Now that is a topic on conversation do they cause accidents? Now they set up in some of the hair pins, not a good place to break your concentration getting your picture made. Keep it between the mustard and the mayo.

[@TyFromTennessee]

You make some great points that I've not thought about before. Oh man, I love the pictures that they produce. Really good quality stuff for me. Be sure and let me know if you get close by! Thanks for watching man. "Mustard and Mayo" hahahahah!

[@roadkingkong1146]

What I want to know is why your TFT is displaying in white, mine is always black background with white numbers....

[@TyFromTennessee]

Hey there! If you press and hold the Home button for a few seconds it will go from dark to light. Thanks for watching!!

[@roadkingkong1146]

@@TyFromTennessee cheers buddy, this is not in my manual at all. Was wondering if it was a US to UK difference, obviously not 😂

[@lawrencesiazon7925]

Nice drive

[@TyFromTennessee]

Thanks Lawrence. Much appreciated and thanks for watching!

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

good ride 😎

[@TyFromTennessee]

Thanks man. I was a lot of fun!!

[@TinyDragon]

this road is damn dangerous- glad u made it but I stay off it. not worth meeting the person who comes around on the opposite side

[@TyFromTennessee]

It can get a little dicey at times, but for the most part I've had a good experience there. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your time.

[@darrenlingerfelt5879]

👍👍

[@TyFromTennessee]

👊👊😀😀

[@RidingHumboldtCounty]

Sorry I meant to say great video not sure what happened lol

[@TyFromTennessee]

lol. It's all good man!

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

bk4 bro, those fake tough guys with their baggers will blow their snots at you.

[@TyFromTennessee]

There's always somebody there trying to ride faster than they should. Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!

[@DEADxCoOL]

Righhhhtttt....318 corners on a 11 mile stretch is overrated...hhahaha

[@TyFromTennessee]

Hey man. Thanks for watching. Have you been to the Tail of the Dragon before? What did you think?

[@DEADxCoOL]

I have been on the Tail of the Dragon multiple time. It's as challenging as you make it to be. As of a scenic route, it is not, but if u're too busy looking around while on 129, could easily become a bad day.

[@alfonsowilliams1745]

Slow and easy…

[@TyFromTennessee]

Exactly. You can only mess up once there. Thanks for watching alfonso!