Tail of The Dragon on GL 1200, brake failure.

Corbett and Bethany on their first trip across the dragon on an old 1984 Goldwing loaded down with sleeping bags tent and other camping gear. About 3 1/2 minutes about half way through the 11 mile ride, 318 curves, I only counted 311 but who really cares, right? Im always afraid of those side boards getting hung up on something in the road. I don't think Goldwings were designed for roads like this. The brakes were already failing by the time we started shooting video.

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[rexxcarz]

Are you using a helmet-mounted camera? Nice video. I have an '86 Wing, and Deal's Gap is on my bucket list!

[fhmco]

@rexxcarz Some one was on the back holding a video camera. We had two tents two sleeping bags food extra clothing and camping gear on the bike. We were very heavy.

[kenithj76]

Great video. Was your brakes failing because of the curves and getting to hot

[fhmco]

@kenithj76 Brakes were worn pretty bad to begin with, had a passenger and all the luggage we could hold, pretty heavy load of camping gear. As it turns out it was a mixed set of front and rear pads. Replaced rear rotor and brakes all around, much better.

[fhmco]

@kenithj76 We were over loaded.

[tuber188]

Good video. Thanks for sharing!

5/5 Stars