Dragon Run - June 2012

[Easy E]

TAIL of the DRAGON 2012

Official Date is June 30th.

(Travel dates are June 29th and July 1st.)
Reason for dates: The 2 weekends prior to this there have been posted groups of a large sport bike gathering and a combat vets gathering so the Tail will be very busy the 2 weekends prior to June 30th. The official date above shows there is no other gathering or group posted.

Info about Tail of the Dragon:

Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, motorcycle and sport car two lane tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, Devils Triangle, and Six Gap North Georgia.

Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, motorcycle and sport car lane tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, and Devils Triangle.


Official Hotel:

Robbinsville Microtel,TEL 828-479-6772

Here are other places in the area:

Tail of the Dragon Resorts, accommodations and regional services for motorcycle and sport car tourism serving Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner28, and Devils Triangle.

THE RAFFLE

[U]Those attending the meet to Ride the Tail of the Dragon will have an opportunity to purchase as many raffle tickets as they want with all proceeds going to a charity yet to be determined. Raffle tickets will be a $1 each. You will be able to see all the Products/Gift Certificates from each company sponsor and place your ticket in that box for the desired item you would like a chance to win. You can put all your tickets into one box or spread them through out! You may not win something and then again you could win a few things. Either way you gave money to a good cause!

A few members have PMed me and posted about a few good ideas for a charity to team up with in regards to the raffle. I've made some calls and reviewed the options... There are so many!

I'm happy to announce the the Charity for the Fury Nation Dragon Run Raffle will be........ THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT!

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

This decesion was made due to the fact that we are able to enjoy our motorcycle passion because they have fought and lost for our freedom. Most of them can not enjoy now what we experience when riding so the least we can do is remember, honor and try to give back to a great cause in helping our wounded brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, husbands and wives.

I'm am looking forward to this meet at the Tail of the Dragon and encourage not just Fury owners to attend. Feel free to invite others in your area!


PRODUCT SPONSORS for the raffle!!!

WEBSLINGER CUSTOM GAUGES
Webslinger

DLX PRODOX
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A&D DESIGNZ
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WATERS AIRBRUSH
Waters Airbrush

CANNELLA CUSTOM CYCLES
Cannella Custom Cycles - Motorcycle Accessories | Custom Parts | Service | Florida Biking

AEROMACH
Aeromach Billet Motorcycle Handlebar Risers and Accessories

SAMPSON EXHAUST SYSTEMS
http://www.samsonusa.com/

SUMO-X
http://www.sumo-xstore.com/

We are already over $3500 Retail on the grand total on items being donated!!! Some one lucky enough could potentialy end up Overhauling thier entire Fury with just the purchase of a few raffle tickets!!!

We had a great and safe ride last year with great weather! I will look to adopt what Shorty Steve did last year as to a nice slow ride up and have 2 groups ride back with one being nice and slow and the other more moderate pass for more experienced riders.
I have included a few photos from last year below and if anyone has suggestions I'm all ears.

Attending list:
Easy E - Booked!
Taffyspop
captainfester
ctc6698 - Booked!
smokeyboy
christophersfury - Booked!
Redleg - Booked!
Taz
Abonnet
Florencefury
JDubbs - Booked!
billpebbs - Booked!
Pigsnatcher - Booked!
Tobinj - Booked!
Lostshore - Booked!
Boop - Booked!
Rockn9ne - Booked!

[taffyspop]

Eric, I think it is great you are taking the lead on this run. We all had a great time last year and I can think of no one better than you to head it up this time. Of course, I would like to be first in line to hook up with you in Statesville and borrow half your trailer again. That is unless someone else has spoken for it. For those of you that did not make this run last year, you owe it to yourself (and Steve) to make it this year. A run you will never forget.....

[Easy E]

Originally Posted by taffyspop

Eric, I think it is great you are taking the lead on this run. We all had a great time last year and I can think of no one better than you to head it up this time. Of course, I would like to be first in line to hook up with you in Statesville and borrow half your trailer again. That is unless someone else has spoken for it. For those of you that did not make this run last year, you owe it to yourself (and Steve) to make it this year. A run you will never forget.....

I think my girl may look to come up and ride her 750 Shadow, but its still too far out to determine whether she can get off work or not. Glad you looking to join up again!

[ericegg01]

Originally Posted by Easy E

Egg posted he was bowing out of heading this up so I will volunteer to take lead. Please post if anyone has objections.

Shorty and I were friends, talked a lot, mutually worked on projects together and had a few beers from time to time. Least I can do is make sure this Dragon run happens at least a 2nd time in his honor.

I will give some time for any to object so in about a week, if no ones spoken, I'll post the dates that a previous poll showed that most voted for in June. I will set up information on the Tail of the Dragon website as a Fury meet and work out what I can with local hotels as well as provide links. I like the raffle idea and will be talking directly to Fury part providers in sponsoring/donating gift certificates/products/etc... for a raffle system for those that attend.

We had a great and safe ride last year with great weather! I will look to adopt what Shorty Steve did last year as to a nice slow ride up and a 2 group ride back with one being nice and slow and the other more moderate pass for more experienced riders.

I have included a few photos from last year below and if anyone has suggestions I'm all ears.

Other obligations prevent me from giving this my full attention and attendance sorry, I had no intention of "bowing" out.

In any event... the Microtel deal is still available, with a 15% discount on the rooms. I do recall them asking everyone to book before April though. You have full reign of their conference room as well.

And as a side note family members have asked me not to engage them with this memorial for their own personal reasons, this would only be a Forum event, please respect their wishes.

[captainfester]

i am 90% commited, really want to do this, would just depend on life as we get closer.

[Boop]

I'm wanting to do this. Just depends if my husband has to work.

Sent from my ADR6400L

[billpebbs]

361 miles just to the Tail. Thats gunna take some planning.

[460brevill]

691 each way for me.been 5 times.going again this year if knee replacement dosent interfear.

[Morgan]

I unfortunately cannot attend this. Had to choose between the dragon or Indy. Maybe next year. Have fun all and be safe. Last time I was there there were alot of young stupid kids and alot of car traffic.


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[Smokyboy]

I will certainly try to make it. I have a previous engagement in june on the 17th. I will be at the drag races in Bristol Tennassee that Sunday.