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I rode the Gap today around 5:30PM today (5/11) and had a great time. I made 4 runs through it (2 round trips) and got better every time. The Kat does handle well through the turns, if you plan to go fast, please be extra careful and be sure to have plently of cornering experience. Another biggie about the Gap: WEAR YOUR EQUIPMENT!. I drove by four accident scenes today, 2 road blockages resulting... and one needed an ambulance. Also, I noticed sport touring tires do not fair well up here 
The weather held out as it only sprinked for short periods. Overall it was a great experience... there were so many bikers up here and many with their supersports going wayyy beyond me and my Kat's limits in the turns.
I also have to admit this was my first time up here (despite being only 40 miles away). They is by FAR the most aggressive/difficult stretch of road I have ever experienced.
I would have taken pictures of the great bikes I saw up there but there were TOO many!
I rode with my friend. He had a year or two more experience and an R6. Needless to say I fell a little bit behind, but the Kat sure did perform quite well and I caught up with him a few times
I am very satisfied with my bike, but if I ever have the daring urge to take the gap in a far shorter time, I'd consider getting a GSXR/R6/CBR/Ninja
Those going to the Deal's Gap rally, you will have a BLAST!!! There are so many nice people you will meet and the run is AMAZING. I will see you all there.
There was a rally there today (EastTNRiders.com forum). This is the gas station/eatery/hotel area in NC.
This is killboy from killboy.com (and his girlfriend killgirl)
An old man's Elise (he sure did drive it fast when he took off)
There were bikes in all corners (50+ estimated)
My Kat and my friend's R6.
Ferrari Testarrosa - this car took off in a blast too.. sounded great!! (V12)
In the TN overlook with other bikers.
An Ambulance going to an accident scene (we drove by it and the rider looked in very bad shape.. the other riders there told us to move on)
I have many more pictures (original resolution of all pictures is 5mexapixels - 25xx xxxx something) for any of those interested.
The weather held out as it only sprinked for short periods. Overall it was a great experience... there were so many bikers up here and many with their supersports going wayyy beyond me and my Kat's limits in the turns.I also have to admit this was my first time up here (despite being only 40 miles away). They is by FAR the most aggressive/difficult stretch of road I have ever experienced.
I would have taken pictures of the great bikes I saw up there but there were TOO many!
I rode with my friend. He had a year or two more experience and an R6. Needless to say I fell a little bit behind, but the Kat sure did perform quite well and I caught up with him a few times
I am very satisfied with my bike, but if I ever have the daring urge to take the gap in a far shorter time, I'd consider getting a GSXR/R6/CBR/NinjaThose going to the Deal's Gap rally, you will have a BLAST!!! There are so many nice people you will meet and the run is AMAZING. I will see you all there.
There was a rally there today (EastTNRiders.com forum). This is the gas station/eatery/hotel area in NC.
This is killboy from killboy.com (and his girlfriend killgirl)
An old man's Elise (he sure did drive it fast when he took off)
There were bikes in all corners (50+ estimated)
My Kat and my friend's R6.
Ferrari Testarrosa - this car took off in a blast too.. sounded great!! (V12)
In the TN overlook with other bikers.
An Ambulance going to an accident scene (we drove by it and the rider looked in very bad shape.. the other riders there told us to move on)
I have many more pictures (original resolution of all pictures is 5mexapixels - 25xx xxxx something) for any of those interested.
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