Took the new XBones on a 215 mile round trip today to the world famous Deals Gap, home of the Tail of the Dragon located in the mountains of East TN. The dragon consists of 318 continous curves in 11 miles (i.e. there is no straight-a-ways). Considering going and coming I rode the XBones through 636 curves in 22 miles. Now I have probably been to the dragon 75 times or more, so I know the road and curves pretty well and know how to ride them. As a result, even though pushing hard, I did not scrape the floorboards a single time. It waslittle cool, started at 52 degree when I headed out but warmed to mid-60s by the time I returned. The tractor seat did super well. The ole bottom was tired by the end of the day, but not hurting or anything. The XBones also took to curves like a duck in water. It was amazing how well the XBones handled. I had a grin ear to ear the entire 22 miles. This bike is the only time I had ever ridden a springer, but am now totally sold on what a great handling bike the springer makes. If anyone is interested in info on Deals Gap, just google it and "the tail of the dragon" . Jerry...I am the one with the big grin!!

 

They handle amazingly! I love mine!

 

wow! sounds like you had an amazing day! i wish i had a dragons tail like that here in illinois. And, i wish i had a crossbones to ride on the dragons tail here in illinois!!!

 

Tennessee would welcome new residents or visitors anytime. Come on down and enjoy our mountains and curves.

 

I am planning a trip to NC for some furniture shopping with the bride and have talked her in to doing half the week shopping and the other half scooting through the Smokies, especially Deals Gap and Dragons Tail. Looking to rent an Ultra for a few days. Any recommendations for accomodations in the area? Will probably book the rental through HOG since its slightly cheaper, Fly and Ride deal. We'll have a rent car as well as we will fly into Charlotte and do some driving in the furniture hot spots. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer!!

 

ya gotta love the bone's Has Sex appeal rides like a dream!!

 

Send me an email at tnharley@comcast.net with your plans and what kind of lodging/camping you are looking for and I will glad to give you some suggestions. Jerry

 

We stayed in Gatllinburg when we went, took day ride to cherohola skyway/The dragon, Blue Ridge, etc, it was
amazing!

 

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Sorry but you don't beat the "Dragon" it was simply kind to you that day.

Nice X-Bones