Much respect for riding within your comfort level

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Your NOT the lamest...YOU'RE the best Gal!!! Who motivates all of us biker sisters ✌✌✌✌

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Awe thanks dear!

Nothing lame about this video, you did it at your own pace and took in the scenery. And bonus pics from kill boy. Looks like an awesome day to me. ✌️

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was.

Your a legend Whit. Checklist TICK. You rode to your limits & the conditions. An inspiration to all. Well done. Wet roads can be most difficult to manage, what with leaves, sap, branches, soft edges & rain just to name a few of the considerations for a safe ride. Congrats.

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@raymondrudolph8531

2 жыл бұрын

👍

This is not to blow sunshine up your chaps ... but of all the moto-vloggers I have watched or followed, you are in the top three of the bravest, honest, best content, and one everyone should follow. You truly do push your boundaries ... I've asked my teenage daughter to watch your channel.

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that

You rode for yourself without trying to impress anyone...And left us older bikers that have been around, impressed. Nice job.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

Turtle - my HEROINE! 32,406 credits! You did it! You're alive! We can't find ladies with so much spunk in the U.K! They all ride out with their husbands on tiny tiny bikes in the dry. No comparison!

@whitmeza

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

you handled that PEFECTLY on a new big bike with unfamiliar terrain! great joB!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracious!

You follow the first rule - ride your own ride. You actually have the best coverage of the dragon because we can actually see the ride, unlike the fools who post videos of their friend scraping floorboards and making lots of noise. I respect you more as a rider for knowing what your plan is going into the ride. Take it easy and enjoy the ride for all the reasons we learn to ride recreationally. Thank you for another first class video!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

Very cool Whit that you rode you own ride. Thanks for taking us along.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good for you.... Very impressed. I rode the dragon this year and when we left it was raining so, I know the feeling... Great experience...

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Joe

Much respect. I plan on doing the dragon this October and I ride a 2019 street glide so this gives me hope. Thanks for posting

@whitmeza

Жыл бұрын

Have fun! I went on a Sunday morning, before the shops there even opened up and it was a great time. No traffic. :)

You have slayed the Dragon now and you did it on a Street glide and in the rain! Good job and great pics and video! Congratulations! 👊🍻

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Love it! Great video Whit. You seriously are a huge inspiration.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I want to go back. 😭 such a good video! Respect for riding it careful and handling wet roads. 🤘

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Loved the smiles in the pictures. You know it was guys that created the skid marks. You know the whole "why women live longer thing."

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

I'm so proud of you overcoming the nerves in the beginning and continuing on. I've driving and riding this road for just over 20 years and I still get butterflies in my stomach at times ;) Give me a shout if you are back in the area, perhaps we'll get to ride together next time =)

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely will my dear! 🖤

Yeaaahhhh!!! Get it girl!! 😎 Your commentary as you were riding was cracking me up. Proud of you!! It's an intimidating road.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

So fun to watch yours too!

Omg!!! Whitney you are such an inspiration to me 💙💙💙 girl you motivate me to do this!!!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely!! Let me know how it goes for you when you do.

Thank you for this video, looking fwd to doing this ride and others this May with my cousins. Its going to be alot of fun, and your video is very informative. Good job being safe. Good luck!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, the roads in and around the tail of the dragon are awesome too: foothills and cherohala (both of those videos are on my channel too)!

That is awesome that you would go up there and ride that by yourself and in the rain. It is very nice that you pull over for faster traffic, many don't. You have to go back and ride it when it's dry. Great accomplishment. Big respect.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Great video Whit, taking it at your pace and not feeling pressured to ride differently was spot on. Thanks for sharing.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I always say Ride Your Own Ride and you did an amazing job riding the Tail! I rode it the same way with Mrs. HDR on the back of the bike. Besides if you go too fast you would never set to see all of the scenery. And there is a little shop at the end where you came out they didn't have as much but did have a few stickers. Very nice to see you out and enjoying the ride even in the rain. You are one of my super heroes! Ride Safe

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Perfectly ridden! The reason the tree of shame is so well decorated is because some folks think they are in a Moto GP race..haha! It takes me a long time too, but....I do like to stop at most of the overlooks. I recently did the Back of the Dragon and had a car come around the corner in my lane...so it was a good thing I was going slow (I also had a passenger), got it all on video too. Ride safe.

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Love your videos Whit! Keep them coming!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Will do. Thanks!

Love watching you grow

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Incredible riding skills Whit ! I used to live in Tennessee and rode the Dragon many times on both my Harley and my Suzuki GSXR1100, I can't tell you how many people ride faster than their Angels can fly. Your videos always have excellent content. T.S. RACING

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I couldn't agree more.

I've been riding a Springer for the past 9 years. I just bought a 2020 Street Glide. It feels like a sport bike by comparison. That's awesome you took an awesome bike down an awesome road! I'm thinking I may roll out that way sometime and just what you've just done.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yes! Thanks.

Pretty Cool!! Enjoying yourself and being safe! That's where it's at! Ride on!!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

100%

Good job. Smart riding, and enjoyed your comments.

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

YOU DID👌. Did it @ your speed and with much safety. You are my hero..from one lady to another lady. Awesome.😆 Happy Trails to you. GooseHD from California. Ride on sister😎

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

AWE Thank you so much!!

right on 🤜🏻🤛🏻 great job...keep knocking em down 🤙🏻

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

you did it with no issues at all. Girl you did wonderful. ride safe my friend.

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

HEck yes!

You are a smart rider. Always stay within your comfort zone. Great job!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love it, major props to you for riding the dragon on an unfamiliar bike...in the rain no less!! Caution first and foremost...you did it right!! I've ridden the dragon half dozen times over the years. I've always done it top to bottom ending at the general store or Robbinsville. I have no idea why I've not ridden it the direction you did...shrug!!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Next time that’s your route!!! :)

@thedustychronicles739

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitmeza haha...yes definitely!! It will be a whole different ride

Can't be easy the 1st time doing it and the roads being wet.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

nope. :)

I cant imagine riding the Dragon on a bagger. I hit the Dragon last year on a cross country trip on my Sportster and it was killer! I just tested a Street Glide a few weeks ago riding canyon roads for a few days and that felt like a cumbersome handful.

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

yes it was. but i'm still glad i rode it.

Wise and smart riding the Dragon for the first time. Good job!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

A friend and I rode the dragon in June 2019. I was on my Goldwing and I was in the lead and I did what you did - I rode at my comfort level. I think that's where people tend to get in trouble, when they ride at someone else's comfort level. Nice job on the ride and the video.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Very true! Thank you!

Props to you riding it with the road being wet.

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David.

Congratulations on riding the Dragon job well done keep up the good work keep the videos coming👏👏👍👍🏍🏍🏍

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I did the Dragon last year on my Honda Shadow 750. This year i've been on it several times on my Suzuki Vstrom 650. DEFINITELY a more fun bike in the twisties! Sooooo many great roads around there 😁

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Oooo so fun!!

It wasn’t until 2002/2005 that the speed limit was lowered to 30 MPH. In 1993 it was lowered to 40 MPH. That would explain a lot of the bike parts on the Tree of Shame. They started piling up decades ago. A 50 MPH switchback is a little difficult to take, and lends to that being one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Kudos on another great video, and on braving the bigger bike.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

OOO that would make sense, yup no way I could do 40mph on that bike for the first time riding it!

Wow! I am impressed! You should be very proud of yourself!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I definitely was.

Congratulations on riding the Dragon and in the rain too. Wow. I always wondered what the posted speed limits are bc no one seems to tell us that. Everyone i know that rides the dragon is on bagger also. Im confident in my riding curves, not inclines tho I live in a flat part if the country. I worry more about the reckless thrill seekers on the road at the same time im on it. You did great. Enjoyed the ride safely. Good job. Thanks for posting.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching Lynn!

You are killing it Whit!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Trying to!!

Great job! Awesomeness!

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Pretty darn cool man! Thumbs up 👍

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Awesome my friend you did it the right way ride your ride rubber down always

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Total trooper. Ride on. 🤙🏽

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Good job in the rain Whit!!!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

⭐️ Gold Sticker - you earned it by riding your ride.

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

It is a little scary your first time through. Especially after watching all the crash videos. You did good, kudos for riding it in the rain! We love that area and the 28 back down from deals gap too.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

OO yes! Thank you!

@harryhowell5644

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitmeza Memphis mike called it the "Hellbender"

Ride your own ride! Great job. Rode the Dragon back in early May 2020.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thank you!

Great job. It’s a fun ride

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

That it was!

The speed limit is 30mph. I’ve been is Sturgis, SD and Bikes, Blues, & BBQ in Rodgers Arkansas. When it say 30 sometimes even 15mph there is a reason

@whitmeza

Жыл бұрын

👌

I rented my first touring bike and did the Cherohala Skyway in drizzle weather. Once I climbed in elevation the fog set in and I could not see beyond five feet in front of me, talk about a white knuckle ride. Then I took the Dragon back. Half way in, I got behind a propane delivery truck that did 5 mph around some curves. If it wasn't for the MSF course, I probably would have crashed. Years later after buying a street glide and riding many times in the area, north Georgia and west N.Carolina, I would prefer a smaller bike for those roads. You crawled on those roads but you didn't crash and that means you did well. Seen my share of crashes on the Dragon through the years. Speed, reckless riding/driving, not knowing how to ride and inexperience are the main reasons folks crash and die. The dragon claims about 7 lives and hundreds of wrecks a year. Don't ever under estimate those roads up there. Ever get a chance, talk to the police that patrol the area and the wrecker service. They will tell you some stories, they have seen it all.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I’m sure they have! It’s crazy.

Well done riding that twisty road in the rain on a bagger. Looks slippery when wet, but would be fun in the dry. Yeah next time as you said stop in at the dragon general store for stickers etc.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Next time for sure!

Orale get down Home Girl, found yr videos for first time pretty cool, keep it up Merry Christmas from the 818SFV!!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

Great Job! Big smiles!!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Beautiful bike.... have fun be safe always.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, will do!

The people who crash out there are mostly going way to fast.. or some jerk is in the wrong lane.. you did wonderfully on those corners.. keep on being you.. you'll last a lot longer..Love your videos.. especially without music!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

That looked like fun no matter at what speed!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

It was!

You do you on that ride don't worry about anybody else's speed I'm proud of you for even attempting it in wet weather

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad I still rode it too!

@bryanjohnson7508

3 жыл бұрын

If you're ever in the northern Alabama area I'd love to ride with you sometime

You did great!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

👍Great video. Not your bike, first trip on the dragon with no idea what to expect, in the rain. Awesome. Much respect and hope Smokey Mountain HD and Pigeon Forge lived up to your expectations.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

That they did, even in the rain! :)

God bless you young lady, nice to see a new generation enjoying the dragon

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm looking forward to riding in that area again soon.

Hi whit I’m in Raleigh And have been trying to get to the tail for about 5 years now with either of my bikes…I enjoyed watching your Vlog and just subscribed

@whitmeza

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Congratulations 👏 and welcome to the club from a old man on a motorcycle stay safe and enjoy the ride 👍

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

@michaelsweeney6596

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitmeza I'm not a KZread but I am a rider. So if you have a chance to ride beartooth highway or going to the sun road do it and you can be part of the club to. Good luck 👍 with KZread and enjoy the ride old man nys out

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

those two are definitely on my list!

You crushed it!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Amazing ride !!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

It was!

Gj ride safe. Great video and enjoyed the scenery and vid.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Mother instincts are a good thing. Well done there baby girl. 👍

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

Well done little miss......and on a rainy day. Well done indeed. I can answer your question on how they crashed,,,,,,, going and riding above their abilities and far too fast. I have ridden it and driven it and sometimes, it is out of control. Most riders respect other riders. If someone is disrespecting you for what you riding, well it's their loss. I think ladies riding is awesome. The more people out there the better. After all, it's an adventure, and we all should enjoy the ride. Roll on little miss Roll on.

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Frostytravels

2 жыл бұрын

@@whitmeza your impressive in your trips. My wife loves your videos. Before all the distance travel started (1995) 4 of us rode from Kentucky to Southern most point Key West Florida, then back to White Horse, Alaska, then back to Kentucky. Was a journey with friends that I remember so fondly. Those friends are dead now. From one thing or another, and I think of them and that trip so often. Take those trips and make those memories. They can carry you in trying times. You take care now.

Thank you for saying what your speed was. Most people (KZread) don’t and it’s had to understand the complexity of the ride with that missing.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

True! You are welcome.

You go girl

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Congratulations, I knew you would do well. sucks you had to do it in the rain. Good thing you didn't have to go over any grading like you did when you were on the Mackinaw bridge. That would have been the double whammy.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I would not have liked that AT ALL! 😂

People that wreck dont respect the road or are trying to keep up with friends that are more advanced than they are. It's really not that bad. Good job riding your ride.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

That's good to know! Thanks for sharing that.

That looks outstanding! Can you do a video on riding with kids/passengers? I'm looking at trying it in the Spring!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

He isn’t quite long enough to reach the passenger pegs yet. I want him to be big enough to do that. Hopefully this summer. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

Good job!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

You are an awesome lady! Great job! The Tree of Shame was interesting

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes super intimidating to see before I started.

Got a question for you whats your opinion on going from your sportster to the street glide on especially on the dragon as slow as you went as far as weight and how it rides I'm debating on possibly getting a eletra glide standard but im not sure about the difference in ride

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the tech/dash features and just longer distance riding was much more comfortable than my sporty.

@pjboudwin2730

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitmeza thanks for the reply what about the amount of wind compared to the sportster I have a windshield on mine and get just enough wind not to want to take it off for more but I'm scared with a batwing faring after a long ride not just a test ride it may not offer enough wind for me sorry I keep asking questions haha I just know you have experience on long trips with a sportster rigged like mine so your opinion would be more for me to take then someone who just rides there's for bar hopping saying you need a street glide for long rides.

So that was totally badass !!! 😎❤️😎

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice job. You faced your fears and overcame. Never worry about how others would do it. Ride your ride and enjoy. I still have to get there....next summer I hope. What do they charge for those pics they take of you riding...if you even know?

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty reasonable compared to Sturgis prices. $20 i believe.

You did a great job! Ride your own ride, that's my motto!

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Right on!

The only reason so many people crash on the tail of the dragon is because they ride way too fast and far exceed their riding abilities. Ride your own ride and don’t try to push it or show off is always good advice.

@whitmeza

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

You did good. Stay safe.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

here is a tip about not getting a wet saddle. i take mine off and put it in the hotel room with me. also. if you have been riding in the rain and at the end of the day your saddle is wet stand it up in the corner of your room so the water will drain to one end and let it dry. hope this helps. i usually dont ride in the rain and try to avoid it. but sometimes you have to suck it up. congrats to you

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I may consider this for my own bike, with it being a rental I didn't want to mess with it. :)

This may have been my internal dialog starting the tail my first time! 🤣🤣

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

ha ha! glad to hear i'm not the only one then :)

Theirs the pumpkin patch just ahead of you plus this a HD place just in front of you . Tennessee foot hill parkway just ahead of you great road hope you did all of it foothill parkway . Some that wreck on really not going fast most Baggers highside lean to much . You get 2 gold stars for doing it when wet .

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously I needed you in my back pocket all weekend for this. So much I missed. Next time!!

@quickbrown2

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitmeza he is a great tour guide for riding the Dragon!

You did good on that ride and just remember ride your ride

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

👏👏👏LIKE A BOSS😎

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha. I tried. 😂

I rode the Dragon in 2019 under similar conditions, raining and after a 625 mile day from Cleveland at dusk. I can say I've done it now. The road east (28) past the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort was much nicer.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's awesome!

Good job

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Smart Girl!

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Pretty ride! Both the bike and the view lol. What did you think of the GPS? I've heard some iffy stuff. I still love the bike, though. I'll likely buy a used one with a stage 4 kit from my dad's friend when I get more experience. Even straight stock, those are hefty beasts. New follower! I'm a transplant from Doodle. I bought her calendar, and I wanted to start with the women who ride cruisers since that is what I'm into. lol Can defiantly hear that northern accent. We had a few people from there when I was in the military. Was waiting to hear you say, "yeah, sure, you bet-cha!" ;P jk

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly wasn’t a fan of the navigation. I actually enjoyed the GPS on the Indian chieftain and challenger better. Thanks for hopping over to my channel.

@jimmydavis5055

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitmeza Yeah, that's what I hear. The Indian has weather information as well. I watched a video from 2 Indians and they were complaining about something about the GPS. Maybe the tracking can get wacky sometimes. I live and die with a GPS. Someone could kidnap me and keep me a couple miles from my place and I'll think I couldn't get home lol

When I ride my Harley in the rain I slow right down as well and let everyone go by me. I do not like the feeling of my bike sliding with someone right on my ass.I think you did a great job of riding a road that you have never ridden before.keep up the great videos Keep smiling and "Keep the rubber side down"

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That I will.

Just found you vid. That road can be intimidating the first time you ride it. In the wet it makes it even worse. My wife rides and her first time through there she said she would never go back. Since then she probably has made 100 passes up and down the dragon.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Oh how cool!! That's awesome for her.

We parked on either side of you! That’s the morning my voltage regulator failed at the bottom of the dragon.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Oh dang!!

At the end of your video if you rode a little further there’s a Harley Shop. Stickers there but the best stickers and patches are at Deal’s Gap.

@whitmeza

3 жыл бұрын

Dang it. I found some at smoky mountain HD.