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sccommuter

This was the ride I started out on last May when my clutch splines stripped in Cashiers, NC. So after getting the bike back together I thought I'd try it again. Kind of an ultimate shake down ride.
Ran into fog and light rain in Long Creek,SC.

The Chattooga River which forms the South Carolina/ Georgia state line.

Headed North out of Clayton on 441 into North Carolina. The rain is beginning to lighten up.

In Franklin, NC I took Hwy 28 up to the Dragon. Hwy 28 is also know as the Moonshiner. Another great bike road.
Little Tennessee River from Hwy. 28

Touched on a part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Arrived at the Tail of the Dragon

The Dragon in fall colors

Just South of the Dragon on 28 I came to a quiet, peaceful section of the Little Tennessee River, known as the Lewellyn Branch, nestled among the mountains full of fall color. The water was absolutely crystal clear. Here is where I sent Phil on the rest of his journey. God speed Phil.

On the return leg I picked up the lower section of Moonshiner (hwy 28/64) from Franklin, NC to Walhalla SC
Cullasaja River along Hwy 28/64

Dry Falls on hwy 28/64

Bridal Veil Falls on hwy 28/64 just outside Highlands, NC

By this time I was starting to run out of daylight and wanted to get on over the mountains before dark. I did 292 miles on the ride today and had no problems shifting. Mind you it's not as slick as a Jap transmission, but I'm satisfied. Very Happy

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1995 K1100 LT
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dave n · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 1:44 am Post subject:

Have been on all those roads - A +++++++++++
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Dave Norris KOG 248
1999 Cagiva Gran Canyon
1993 K1100LT w/Hannigan sidecar
2008 Suzuki DR650

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:30 am Post subject:

shake down ride, the Tail of the Dragon and Phil

David,

THANKS for taking us along and sending Phil off.

Great roads, great scenery.

Was it somehow more satisfying to ride a bike that you fixed yourself?

I have always felt so.

John
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Moondog · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:37 am Post subject:

sccommuter · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 10:05 am Post subject:

BobZ(IL) · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject:

Great show, thanks for sharing.
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'93 K1100LT
'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
BMWMOA, CRBMWOA, ABC, K11OG #997

Live well, do good work, enjoy the ride.

Blackk · Joined: 12 Nov 2012 Posts: 7

Amazing scenery.
thanks.

Steven B · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:57 am Post subject:

Thanks for the ride along...great roads back there!
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Steven B
1991 K100RS
BMWMOA # 69791

sccommuter · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 2:21 pm Post subject:

Drikko would be happy with the curves back here! Laughing

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1995 K1100 LT
Illegitimi non Carborundum