Tail of the Dragon - Deals Gap Review 2020

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Join me as I motovlog and ride the Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap near North Carolina. In this video, I condense the 25-minute ride and show you 5 minutes of highlights with some voiceover. The weather was perfect for a ride on my Harley Davidson Street Glide 2020.
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Tail of the Dragon / Deals Gap - tailofthedragon.com/

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  • @TyFromTennessee
    @TyFromTennessee4 жыл бұрын

    Hello everyone. Your likes and comments are very much appreciated. I will respond back to you. Please subscribe!

  • @addillard9302
    @addillard93023 жыл бұрын

    I am 55 years young and recently purchased the 2021 Indian Challenger Limited. I saw it on a Wednesday evening, did my research on Thursday and took it of the showroom floor on Friday! Now how did I just happened to stumble upon the very thing I am challenged with, to now want this in my lifetime list. You guessed it turns, turns and more turns. My biggest challenge with riding today. You made this seem so less intimidating than hearing folks talk about it. Thank you for sharing and providing that spark of desire to conquer the Tale of the Dragon. I will be sure to come back and share. 💙

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on that new bike! I’m hoping to do some Indian demo rides soon. I appreciate the kind words and I hope you get many exciting miles on that bike. Be safe and thank you for watching!

  • @weighpride285
    @weighpride2853 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ty 👋👋👋. What a genuine person you are ☺️. This vid was great to see .... I love the area the Dragon is in ... soooo many gorgeous trees along that awesome road!!! New riders can learn from the points you make in this ... riding at own pace plus road etiquette 🤷🏻‍♀️. Love the shots of you and your bike!!! Thoroughly enjoyed this Ty!!! 🥰👋👋👋👋

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I love the Dragon. It is one of my favorite rides. Thank you for watching!

  • @douglascassetty6553
    @douglascassetty65533 жыл бұрын

    I have lost count how many times over the years I’ve rode the TD. Like most I have pressed myself. I know my skill level. I now tell others in the group I don’t want to lead. I’ve come up on all types of issues. The worst is the 53 foot big truck. Everyone got stopped. As ya know road s blocked with a truck that big. I did not have a shovel with me and there were wittiness s I have to be good lol. Thank you for the ride.

  • @michaela9833
    @michaela98333 жыл бұрын

    Hey Ty, nice video. My wife and I rode the dragon for the first and second time today. We made a lot of memories. This road is fantastic. Stay safe my man. Keep up the good work.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear you guys had a good day of riding. I’m hoping to go back soon. Thanks for watching Michael!

  • @RidingintheOzarks
    @RidingintheOzarks4 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed the Ride along, thanks! Still on my bucket list...

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Glad to have you along for the ride!!

  • @tennwingman3350
    @tennwingman33504 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the ride along Ty. We are overdue for another run, we get up there at least a couple times a yr. I have now started motovlogging and I want to shoot a run there. Keep up the good work. Always enjoy your videos.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I like the Dragon. Many people think it’s overrated but every time I go it’s a blast!

  • @BootsandJeansRiders
    @BootsandJeansRiders4 жыл бұрын

    Hey TY... Great ride and voice over with excellent advice for riding the Tail of The Dragon. We rode it twice in 2017, and it was fun. Rented a cabin for 3 day at Cherokee / Great Smokies KOA Holiday in NC. We were there in the middle of the week and not much traffic. Stay Safe

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love to ride the Dragon. A lot of people say it's over-rated but it was still so much fun!!

  • @bobnelson2499
    @bobnelson24993 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic ride, thanks for having us along. Be safe and well.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much sir! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @rickwestlake3048
    @rickwestlake30483 жыл бұрын

    A great introduction to the Tail of the Dragon. I won't be riding it on a motorcycle, but I'm excited at the prospect of driving it in my Corvette.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah man. Now that sounds like a good time. Drive safe and thanks for watching!!

  • @Motoramblings
    @Motoramblings4 жыл бұрын

    Been there many times, not too far from home. I won't go on a weekend though. You are one smart man, let your buddies go at the pace they want to, and you do you! Stay well, Patrick

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed that ride. It was a lot of fun. We went on a Sunday and for some reason it didn't seem to crowded. Thanks man!!

  • @Saddlebags73
    @Saddlebags734 жыл бұрын

    Nice! What a beautiful place to ride. Great video 👍🏼

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I appreciate you taking the time and checking out the video and the channel!!

  • @Fletch_Rides
    @Fletch_Rides4 жыл бұрын

    That looks awesome! The weather is perfect for the ride too. Looked like a great ride. We ride up to Thailand to a place called Mae Hong Song which is similar to the dragons tail with 133 turns over 50 miles. Be safe brother

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! I just subscribed to your channel. It looks like you have a ton of great content.

  • @BoDean52
    @BoDean524 жыл бұрын

    Never been yet but it looks awesome , thanks for sharing

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. Hit me up for a group ride if you ever make it out that way!

  • @JohnBrosan
    @JohnBrosan3 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, looking forward to doing the Tail of the Dragon at some point.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a great ride. I'm sure you will love it!

  • @SNOWBIRDBIKER
    @SNOWBIRDBIKER4 жыл бұрын

    It's been years since I've ridden there. I came to check out your channel after hearing a shoutout from Blue Bike And Doyle. You have a nice channel , I subscribed. Take care and ride safe.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Snowbird! I really do appreciate you for doing that. Riding on The Dragon that day was a full day of fun!

  • @jonrhythm3686
    @jonrhythm36862 жыл бұрын

    I'll be there in June this year. Will be my first time out there, can't wait.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    2 жыл бұрын

    You'll love it! Just take your time and ride your own ride and you'll be just fine! Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate your support for the channel!

  • @garybarker9934
    @garybarker99343 жыл бұрын

    New subscriber, nice job on this video. I rode The Dragon back in 2018 on my HD FLHTC and later this week I will be riding my 1946 Indian Chief.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gary! I try to make it over to the Dragon once or twice a year for some riding time. I'm hoping to go over the to Cherohala Skyway soon too. Ride safe out there!

  • @garybarker9934

    @garybarker9934

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/iHh3rbqjctKwXbQ.html

  • @TravelnGeek
    @TravelnGeek4 жыл бұрын

    I was riding the Dragon on the July 4th 2020 long weekend. Still have to edit my video and post! thanks for the video.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I hope it was a good day of riding for you and a lot of fun! I appreciate you taking the time to check out the video!

  • @SueHenderson_BristolTax
    @SueHenderson_BristolTaxАй бұрын

    Going ti ride my first time this summer. Nice Video.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    Ай бұрын

    That’s fantastic! I hope you enjoy it. Ride safe and thank you for watching!!

  • @hradventures976
    @hradventures9763 жыл бұрын

    Great ride

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir!

  • @Supermankev2001
    @Supermankev20014 жыл бұрын

    I have not ridden the tail of the Dragon. I have no fear of my riding ability what scares me are others that I would meet coming in the opposite direction. I don't know how many videos I have seen where someone rides outside there ability and crosses the line into the oncoming traffic. You look like you had a great trip and did not meet "that guy " I liked your video well done. You gave me some great advice.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help! It's a fun ride for sure, but I just took my time and went at my own pace. Thanks for watching!!

  • @sayyidanasff350
    @sayyidanasff3504 жыл бұрын

    Thank's for sharing video..amazing

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channel. I really do appreciate that!!

  • @sayyidanasff350

    @sayyidanasff350

    4 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome Sir...

  • @LiveFreeMoto
    @LiveFreeMoto3 жыл бұрын

    so hope to ride that road this year! would be a nice little vacation

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's a lot of fun! I try to ride the Dragon a few times a year. Always a good time!! Thanks for watching!

  • @LiveFreeMoto

    @LiveFreeMoto

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TyFromTennessee would have to be alittle vacation trip for me

  • @billyrae1903
    @billyrae19033 жыл бұрын

    Top video tiger 🐅

  • @scubadiver6736
    @scubadiver67363 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ty nice video. Any suggestions on where to stay/what to see while I visit the area, hotels, restaurants, places of interest, must ride roads, etc... Thanks!

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir. If you get to go you will love it. There are so many great places to ride. We always stops at different places to eat and such so you will have lots of choices. Be sure and check out tailofthedragon.com/. Lots of info on that website. Be safe out there!

  • @TheMattManTN
    @TheMattManTN4 жыл бұрын

    Not sure what part of TN your in but if you might look up hwy 421 The Snake. Not as much traffic 489 curves and has a photographer. Lol I'm a sucker for the photos also . Ahh.. Chattanooga.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the recommendation! I will check it out! Yup, I'm in Chattanooga!

  • @RaymondoLeeTravel
    @RaymondoLeeTravel4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome dragon ride!

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! It was a lot of fun and I'm hoping to go back soon!! Thanks for watching...

  • @RaymondoLeeTravel

    @RaymondoLeeTravel

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TyFromTennessee your welcome. It looked a handful as you said it was!

  • @deanhill8942
    @deanhill8942 Жыл бұрын

    Ty, have you be on Devil'S triangle, it's a pretty good ride, lot more turns if you turn off 27 and go thru coal hill to coalfield

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dean. I've been on the Devil's Triangle twice. Yes, it is a fantastic ride and I'm planning on going back this Spring/Summer...with a stop at Brushy Mountain Prison for a tour! Thank you for watching!

  • @timbarnett3898
    @timbarnett38982 жыл бұрын

    I loved the twist & turns of tail of the Dragon, but what I remember now is that dragon sculpture of Dragon an parts, got bike by the tail! Store was really cool too. Strange I remember that dragon on that ride, but I remember something on almost every ride, that biking! I rode dragon on 86' Yamaha Venture Royale. My comments about year later an news is Harley-Davison closed it York doors, an no know for how long if ever? Did you get to first gear in those tight turns, cops too. I see the Dragon, haha!

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Tim! It's a great area to ride. I try to go to the Dragon a few times every riding season. I recently took my Sportster S to the Dragon. That video will probably be released on Saturday. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your time today.

  • @timbarnett3898

    @timbarnett3898

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sporty, being light weight, maneuverable an powerful would be great bike for the Dragon! Ride Safe!

  • @arkansasmotorcyclerides6090
    @arkansasmotorcyclerides60904 жыл бұрын

    Nothing like a good twisty road...Ride like you got nothing to prove...Great video and as always Ride safe take care...Thumbs up...

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man. Sorry for my late response. I've been out of town for a few days. Take care and thank you very much for watching!

  • @arkansasmotorcyclerides6090

    @arkansasmotorcyclerides6090

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@TyFromTennessee Thought nothing of it...Take care and ride safe...

  • @rollinstone1969
    @rollinstone19694 жыл бұрын

    Nice job. I'm not far from the dragon but dont really care for it. Try 421 the snake a lot less congested

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the suggestion. I'll for sure check that one out!

  • @MrMadprops1234
    @MrMadprops12343 жыл бұрын

    Your mirrors look a little lower due to your handle bars. I’m having the issue of my 12s are right in the middle of my mirror and for that are useless. What did you do to lower your mirrors?

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    KST makes a bracket so that the mirrors can be lowered and then it provided much more visibility for me. The Fairing XChange setup my bars for me and they also painted the lowering bracket to match the inner fairing. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting Joseph!

  • @aldoovercomer5473
    @aldoovercomer54733 жыл бұрын

    What is your opinion on riding the Dragon with a passenger? Thanks!

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't think I would feel comfortable riding two-up on the Dragon, but for some it's not a problem. I guess it all depends on if you feel comfortable for not. Thanks for watching and commenting Aldo!

  • @RidersUnited
    @RidersUnited3 жыл бұрын

    How long did it take you to ride the dragon one way?

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Maybe about 20 to 30 minutes. Not too bad. My 2021 Tail of the Dragon will be out tomorrow! Thanks for watching!!

  • @RidersUnited

    @RidersUnited

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TyFromTennessee thx man I am heading to this place in next few weeks I am super excited

  • @neiljackson1195
    @neiljackson11953 жыл бұрын

    Heading to tail in a couple weeks on a Road Glide. I’m a noobie….any tips?

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ride your own ride and go at your own pace. If you need to use the pull offs to let faster traffic go by. I hope you enjoy the ride and thanks for watching Neil!

  • @neiljackson1195

    @neiljackson1195

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TyFromTennessee Thanks for the reply....

  • @sunshinerose9747
    @sunshinerose97472 жыл бұрын

    I live real close to the dragon. My family lives in the middle of it.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a great ride. I try to go once or twice every riding season. Thanks for watching!

  • @lynnmichel6440
    @lynnmichel64402 жыл бұрын

    I never see the highly technical parts in any of the dragon videos I've watched.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lynn. Many parts of the Dragon can be tricky but I’ve been on many more technical roads. Thanks so much for watching!!

  • @WhatsUpBob
    @WhatsUpBob4 жыл бұрын

    I've never ridden the dragon before, but after watchin ya got my fever up! So is the entire ride in tree lined? Or do you get high drop offs like in Colorado? Just found your channel through FletchDyna, so glad I subbed! If you get the chance, ride on over to my channel Whats Up Bob and see whatcha think! Thanks! Stay Safe!

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for my late response. KZread thought you were spam. Lots of different types of scenery on the Dragon. For the most part you have trees on both sides of you with plenty of pull-offs if you need them. I will sub to your channel as well. Thank you very much!

  • @MRGRD
    @MRGRD4 жыл бұрын

    Great video and great advice it is definitely one that you should ride at your on pace. I saw you last night on scouses channel, and I subscribed 👍. Get a chance check out my channel just get it started as well.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!! I appreciate your time for watching and subscribing. I subscribed to your channel too!

  • @TheWlcbill
    @TheWlcbill4 жыл бұрын

    Ride it only on week days! Much safer!

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion! I've ridden the Dragon a few times on Sundays and the traffic is a lot less too. Thank you very much for watching!

  • @Jackyl82334
    @Jackyl823342 жыл бұрын

    Why does everyone ask people to like, subscribe and comment/share/click the bell at the beginning of the video, why would you like a video you haven't seen yet? Why would you subscribe to a person you haven't seen yet? And how do you comment on a video you haven't seen yet? Just asking, not trying to be combative, just wondering why everyone seems to get this at the wrong end of the video.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think you make a valid point. In my newer videos I don't ask until the end of the video. I do, however add elements/effects to the video to remind people to comment/like/subscribe. I appreciate your time and your comment!

  • @opichocal
    @opichocal3 жыл бұрын

    At the beginning of your video you put an intro like so many youtubers. Is this suggested/required by YT to gain watch time? I skip the intros and get to the good stuff every time. Good video otherwise 👍

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    3 жыл бұрын

    No. The Intro isn't required. I use it for some videos and some I don't. It just depends on what I want to do with the video. Thanks for watching!

  • @OffCamberTJ
    @OffCamberTJ3 жыл бұрын

    Im local to the Dragon and hate it. To many inexperienced riders and simply to crowded. Way better roads in the area.

  • @nickhildabridle1612
    @nickhildabridle16124 жыл бұрын

    I would have to politely disagree with you that the TOTD is "Highly Technical". I mean maybe if your a new rider. This is the most over hyped stretch of road. Its a good road but there is so much more roads that are better than this in this area.

  • @TyFromTennessee

    @TyFromTennessee

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment Nick! I appreciate your feedback and that you took the time to watch the video. Ride safe bud!

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