Great ride. I can't wait to get the Ducati over there on a road trip. The dragon is fun, although I try to go at "off peak" times. Cherohala and the "smuggler's/bootlegger's" run is also a great ride.
Just wanted to give a shout out to The Kickstand Lodge. Every time we go to the area (probably 10 times since about 2007-2008) we stay at the Kickstand. It's awesome ,and Mo will make you feel right at home.