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Radar around the Tail of the Dragon ...

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Here’s a useful little map from my 'other' forum ... KLRForum.com ...
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Re: Radar around the Tail of the Dragon ...

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I've several times seen a setup in the church parking lot on 129 going back toward 411. Bird dogs are legal in Tennessee and NC.
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Last time I was there the speed limit had been reduced so far you could almost get off and walk :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Tommany crazies.... and to many accidents...... another good ride bits the dust :IDTS: :IDTS:
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Re: Radar around the Tail of the Dragon ...

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so which road on the map is the tail?
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5speed wrote: Fri Dec 18, 2020 5:22 pm so which road on the map is the tail?
US 129
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Re: Radar around the Tail of the Dragon ...

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January and February warm days (NOT after a snow - they salt) are great times to enjoy the ride.
"Love 'em all.... let God sort 'em out!"
Ex 2006 GL1800 - the Black Pearl SOLD! to make room for:
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Re: Radar around the Tail of the Dragon ...

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The police have been very attentive on US129 between Alcoa and UT Hospital too. Looks like revenue generation to me.
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A couple years ago my youngest son with his WRX Impreza, an older brother of mine with his modified Mustang GT and a friend of his with a Corvette all went to Tellico Plains and spent the weekend enjoying the roads (driving stupid). On their last day there they decided to drive the Dragon one more time before heading home and that's when my brother got busted for reckless driving in his Mustang. My brother was able to get out of it but it still cost him over $1,000 in legal fees.
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