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Through the years, we have constantly improved the Rider Education Program in GWRRA. We designed ì a roadî for our Members to travel that would help them be better and safer riders. It is called the Levels Program.

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Contact your Chapter Educator today and sign up in Level I for free! Start your travel on ì the roadî that is lined with lots of training opportunities, great seminars and riding classes. You will quickly realize why both our Members and the rest of the motorcycling community rate our award≠ winning Rider Education Program as world class.

As you travel this great road, set your sights high on a very prestigious destination. Earn the honor of wearing that numbered patch that states you are now a Master Rider or Co≠ rider and a member of a very elite group. When the Master Level was added to our Rider Ed Program, Sandi and I signed up right away.

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GWRRA offers our Members lots of valuable Member benefi ts. It is obvious that the benefi ts of this program could easily save your life. It also raises the level of enjoyment by improving your skill set and self≠ confi dence as a Rider or Co≠ rider.

So, sign up today, enjoy this issue of Wing World dedicated to safety (look for ì Shiny Side Up,î as this is a very exciting and new chapter for Rider Ed in GWRRA), and please ride safely.

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We also took a cue from Chapters across the country, which honor their local police officers during the month of May and feature and honor one of these brave and hardworking public servants, who are out there helping to keep us safer. Finally, if youí re headed to Billings in August, ì 7 Adventures in Big Sky Countryî will provide you with a few ideas of activities and interesting places to visit as you ride around the state.

Publishing a magazine each month is a series of judgments. How many pages, where to layout this and that, which articles to use ñ the list seems neverending at times. A conclusion we recently came to as we constantly assess the job weí re doing, was to make our ì Motorcycle Goodiesî pages easier for you to read and navigate.

We renamed the section ì Motorcycle Marketplaceî and now group advertisers in this section by geographic region. This will be helpful if youí re looking for a local business or service, or when youí re on the road touring and want to connect with someone who knows about Gold Wings and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. We hope you support these great folks who support our vision. They help keep Wing World coming to your mailbox and digital device each month.

Lastly, I want to remind you about our Wing World Cover Contest. Thanks to everyone who sent in submissions so far. We will keep accepting them until October 2016. If you want to send us your high resolution photo(s), enter at wingworldmag.com/contest.

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For National Motorcycle Awareness month, we decided to devote Mayí s issue to safety. You woní t want to miss reading our interview with Directors of Rider Education Bob and Althea Berry, who are also featured on our cover. They talk about GWRRAí s new Rider Education program series, ì Shiny Side Up.î What other motorcycle organization can say that they have the same level of award≠ winning rider education as GWRRA. Additionally, Joe Turner provides a very good illustration concerning the visibility of the motorcycle on the road. Tom ANITA STIENSTRA Austin shares some good advice about staying safe while riding Editor in Chief in hot weather. And on the same subject, we talk to previous editor@gwrra.org

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PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT PHOENIX, ARIZONA AND ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. Wing Worldô ISSN #0745≠ 273X is published monthly by IBVC at 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Phone: 623≠ 581≠ 2500. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All letters, articles, art and photographs submitted become the property of GWRRA, and are subject to editing and alteration. Reprint of articles or quote excerpts is granted when full credit is given to source. Send all address changes, notices, undeliverable copies, subscriptions, letters, contributions, editorials and requests to: POSTMASTER: SEND ADDRESS CHANGES TO: WING WORLD, P.O. BOX 42450, PHOENIX, AZ 85080-2450 SEND CANADIAN RETURNS TO: P.O. BOX 240, STATION A, WINDSOR, ON N9A6K7 COPYRIGHT© 2016 Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Inc. GWRRA (a nonprofi t organization) is a completely separate entity from Honda Motor Company, Ltd., and is not affiliated with any organization. HondaÆ , Gold WingÆ , AspencadeÆ , InterstateÆ , ValkyrieÆ and HondalineÆ are Honda trademarks.

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M2 MESH AIR FILTRATION MASK RZ INDUSTRIES HTTP://RZMASK.COM This patent≠ pending piece of headwear captures dust, allergens and other hazardous airborne elements with an active carbon HEPA fi lter, allowing riders and passengers to breathe safe and easy for up to eight hours in prolonged dust exposure. A form≠ fi tting, streamlined shape ensures that it easily fi ts underneath helmets. Wide, elastic side straps offer 3 inches of adjustability for a secure, comfortable fi t and a tension≠ adjustable, riveted nosepiece helps keep the mask in place. Available in black or gray in three sizes: youth (up to 125 lbs.), regular (125≠ 225 lbs.) and XL (more than 225 lbs.). Comes with a 30≠ day performance guarantee. Replacement fi lters are available in three≠ packs for $12.95. Retail price $34.95.

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NEWS GARMIN UPDATE While having a built≠ in GPS is very convenient for Gold Wing riders, the lack of updates to the GPS database has been a problem. The last update was to a 2011 database, now fi ve years out of date. Repeated messages to both Garmin and Honda resulted in no defi nitive timeline for an update. A new GPS database is now available directly from Garmin. Prices are specifi ed on different pages by model year. The 2012≠ 2016 year updates are $95 plus shipping and tax. Anyone interested in more information should look here: https://goldwing.garmin.com/goldwing.

HONDA RECALLS 145,000 MOTORCYCLES One last time, we want to let you know that Honda is recalling certain model year 2001≠ 2010 and 2012≠ 2015 GL1800, 2001≠ 2005 GL1800A and 2013≠ 2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released. This may increase the risk of a crash or, with extended riding with the rear brake dragging, generate enough heat to cause a fi re. You should receive notifi cation from Honda. Dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and fl ush the brake fl uid, free of charge. The recall number is JV6 and supersedes recall 14V≠ 472.

NEW CHAPTER TN≠ E, located in Smyrna, Tennessee, was chartered Jan. 9, 2016. There were 31 charter members with Chapter Director designated as Randy Galloway and Treasurer as Barry Glenn. Gary Hamilton is the District Director.

Welcome to the GWRRA family!

ABOUT THE MARCH COVER We shoot lots of photos at Wing Ding and use some throughout the year in the magazine. Since the March issue of Wing World has come out, weí ve learned who owns the two bikes featured. The Blue GL1500 is a 1996 Aspencade owned by Duayne Johnson (DJ) of Des Moines, Iowa. DJ has added nearly every available chrome accessory, even making some of his own, and is always adding LED lights to his pride and joy, ì Blue Blaze.î He has displayed Blaze in many light shows, winning many awards. The Red and Silver 2012 Gold Wing with Roadsmith trike kit belongs to Ed and Madeline Buchanan, also from Des Moines. The Buchanans and DJ are very active participants of Iowa Chapter ì A,î and had ridden to Huntsville together to attend Wing Ding.

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Honda had in its new American factory’s quality control. And this time they didn’t start out with a twostroke single, either. The first engine Honda made in America was for a Gold Wing, the GL1200.

Ask people about Hondaí s presence in America, and the story usually goes back to the late 1950s when Honda fi rst set up their headquarters in California. This is another story: the story of Hondaí s manufacturing presence hereó specifi cally in Marysville, Ohio.

Manufacturing engines required building a new plant, and Honda chose Anna, Ohio, as the site, just down the road from Marysville. Based largely on Marysville’s outstanding accomplishments, Honda had built the Anna facility in 1984. And once again, Honda’s Ohio associates proved themselves up to the task. With the success of the GL1200 engine production there, the Anna facility soon started producing engines for additional Honda motorcycles as well as Honda automobiles.

Eventually, Honda produced a whopping 43 different motorcycle models in Ohio, including bikes like the Shadows cruisers, Interceptor sportbikes, the original Valkyrie, and of course the Gold Wing.

The Marysville, Ohio, plant was Honda’s first in America, and opened back in September, 1979.

Mr. Honda himself, then 73 years old, came to visit.

While today the Marysville plant produces cars, in 1979, it was a motorcycle-only affair. The first bikes they produced? The CR250R motocrosser. Then, in 1981, the plant began assembling the iconic Honda touring bike, the four-cylinder GL1100 Gold Wing.

This was a huge endorsement and a great measure of Marysville’s successó the single-cylinder two-stroke CR250R was a relatively simple machine, while the Gold Wing of 1981 held the same position it holds today: a prestigious, flagship model in Honda’s lineup.

By 1985, the plant had proven such a resounding success that it was time to take another big step: the production of the first-ever American-made Honda engine, and this decision showed what great faith

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By 1996, it was time for a special celebration. By then, Marysville was producing cars and bikes at a phenomenal rate. What would the plant’s one-millionth vehicle be? It was hugely symbolic of Honda’s success in America. And in the end, the answer became clear: the celebratory 1,000,000th Honda would be a Gold Wing Aspencade.

After building tens of thousands of Gold Wings, by 2009, it was time for the next step. Honda moved Gold Wing production to the new Kumamoto plant in Japan, where they’re built today. It was a matter of capacity and economics, and strategically, it aligned with Honda’s further worldwide growth. Meanwhile, Marysville is still going strong, in 2014 celebrating their 10-millionth Accord produced.

At present, Honda has 11 manufacturing plants in the United States, including Honda Aircraft Company and GE Honda Aero Engines. In no small part, they owe their start to the first operation in Marysville, and the motorcycles that factory produced. Just as motorcycles built Honda’s reputation as a young engineering and manufacturing company, motorcycles—and particularly Gold Wings and the associates who made them—built Marysville’s.

Until next month, Ride Safe, and ride proud.

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Gold Wing owners have a special connection with Marysville, Ohio, because Gold Wings were built here for 28 years, between 1981 and 2009, and the Gold Wing was the flagship of Marysville motorcycle production. Honda’s philosophy has always included being a good global corporate citizen, and building products in countries across the world is part of that. At present, Honda has factories in 19 separate countries.

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Standard Rescue (free with your membership, covers only your motorcycle and includes 35 miles of towing): If you have any problems with your trailer (e.g., a fl at tire or problem with the hitch) this will not be covered, as your trailer is not covered. If you have a problem with your motorcycle and it needs to be towed, they will not leave your trailer behind. Just make sure to let the dispatcher know you have a trailer with you so they can inform the driver.

Motorcycle Plus ($12 per year covers only your motorcycle for 100 miles of towing): This program covers towing and roadside assistance for your motorcycle, but only up to 100 miles. If you have a problem with your motorcycle and it needs to be towed, they will not leave your trailer behind. Make sure to let the dispatcher know you have a trailer with you so they can inform the driver.

your trailers, including toy haulers. So if your trailer has a problem, they will come and take care of it whether it is a fl at tire, an electrical issue or any reason. Depending on the problem your RV or toy hauler has, they may send a mechanic to fi x it on the side of the road to get you rolling sooner. For these repairs, you are covered up to $300.

Each of these plans covers 10 services per year and everyone listed on your membership. Other options available are Emergency Trip Interruption Coverage and AD&D Coverage. Keep this document with all of your insurance and important papers in case of an emergency.

May is Motorcycle Awareness and Safety Month. Ride safe and enjoy your travels with peace of mind. You are never alone when you are a part of the GWRRA Family.

Rescue Plus ($35 per year and covers your car, motorcycle and trailer): This plan covers a trailer you tow behind your motorcycle and one on which you tow your motorcycle.

Toy haulers and large trailers are not covered. With this plan, if your trailer gets a fl at tire, you lock your keys in the trailer, or any other problem that effects your motorcycle hauling trailer or pullâ&#x2030; behind cargo trailer, it is covered.

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Randy Wasser, Arizona Chapter A, takes his trike on a test ride through a League of Aces exercise.

During the f irst quar ter of 2016, GWRR A Rider Educa t ion b e gan rolling ou t ì Shiny Side U p,î a series of modif ications and additions to R i d e r E d u c a t i o n p r o g r a m s . To g i v e a b r i e f ov e r v i e w o f t h e p r o g r a m , W i n g Wo r l d E d i t o r in Chief Anita Stienstra inter viewed Bob B e r r y, D i r e c t o r, R i d e r E d u c a t i o n .

WW: What is Shiny Side Up? Bob: Shiny Side Up is a set of fi

ve complimentary on≠ bike challenges, each based on 15 range exercises plus some additional options for skill practice. The difference is that each component utilizes the exercises in different ways. For example, Vanguard Rider Course exercises, while having the same general layout as League of Aces, are modifi ed slightly to challenge the skills of those riders. And the Pursuit of Excellence program allows participants to choose from among the 15 or from any number of skill development courses available free on the Internet or from the GWRRA website.

WW: How did you come up with the 15 exercises?

Bob: If you read Ray and Sandi Garrisí messages in

Wing World, youí ll see many are about teamwork. That sure is the case here. I had a lot of help. Director of Drill Teams and Rider Excellence Eric Carlson took the lead on this project. Then, Jim Graybeal, Robert Bray

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and Ray Garris were our ì test ridersî for motorcycles and Chuck Donaldson and Tom Mitchell for three≠ wheelers, who determined the actual layout and timing for each exercise. The entire Rider Education team reviewed each phase and provided input all along the way. The exercises themselves came from a variety of sources including our own GWRRA Rider Courses, several police training exercises, motorcycle practice fi eld days, drill team training sessions and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Riding Tips booklet available to the public on the MSF website.

WW: Why the new program?

Bob: There are two certainties that led us to consider

updating all of our Rider Education offerings.

1. Too many of us have friends or know of Members who have crashed their Wings and the statistics are not getting better.

2. The gross and fi ne motor skills needed to keep us safe, deteriorate in a relatively short period of time. To address that deterioration, the School of Rider Education is focused on being more aggressive in providing opportunities for our Members to get on their Wings and trikes to practice skills at levels associated with their style of riding. If Members accept the challenge, those crash statistics can be reversed.

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Cornering practice guides and League of Aces exercises are made available for practice sessions at the local level

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Region Teams compete at Wing Ding for Top Aces recognition

WW: What are the fi ve components?

Bob: Individual components of the program are Pursuit of Excellence, League of Aces, Vanguard Riders Course, Top Gun Trials and Amazing Team Challenge. Letí s look at them each.

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Pursuit of Excellence: Pursuit of Excellence is a bit of the old and a bit of the new to encourage skill practice at the Chapter level. Many longtime Members will recall the old Cornering Practice Guide they used for Chapter practice sessions. Well, now they can use it again along with a host of other informal and easily attainable guides and programs that they may elect to use for their skill practice sessions. In addition to the 15 basic exercises, here are just a few other choices: http://battleycycles.blogspot.com/2013/05/parking≠ lot≠ practice≠ guide≠ introduction.html http://www.msgroup.org/Tip.aspx?Num=194 http://www.motorcycleassistant.com/motorcycle≠ practice≠ exercises.html http://www.ca2s.org/Safety%20Lit/Cornering_Practice_Guide.pdf http://www.msf≠ usa.org/downloads/street_motorcycle_tips.pdf The takeaway of Shiny Side Up is that Chapter Educators and Directors are free to choose which set of exercises they may use to challenge their Members. The organization/administration of the Chapter sessions are the responsibility of the Chapter Educator. Even though these events are aimed at simplicity and convenience, the general requirements for all GWRRA fi eld events apply ñ proper gear, waivers, etc. Chapter Directors and Educators have an expanded mandate to engage Members in these practice sessions.

League of Aces: League of Aces provides riders, who wish to do so, an opportunity to form teams to compete at the District, Region and National level. Using the root 15 exercises, teams can practice for a competition designed to encourage more riding skill practice.

Hereí s how it works. League of Aces is a progressively more difficult series of riding exercises ridden and scored by teams (2≠ 6) attempting to qualify for national competition. The exercises and score sheets will be available to Educators at all levels. Exercises can be grouped in small lots so that practice can occur in small chunks and require less space. Participation begins in the Chapter. Competition begins at the District Level at which there are no ì winners,î just a number of teams who qualify according to their scored results.

The qualifying teams compete at the Region Level. Some may be eliminated due to the increasing difficulty of the exercises. But the ì missionî is one of inclusion, not elimination. The same holds true for the ì fi nalsî at Wing Ding during which all 15 exercises will be scored and timed. Note that the League of WINGWORLDMAG.COM

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Aces event at Wing Ding will not take place until 2017 to give Chapters/Districts time to form teams and schedule the preliminary events. A League of Aces playbook will be available from Region Educators.

3. Vanguard Riders Course: Many of our better riders are, fi rst, bored with having to take the same classes over and over for Level maintenance/progression; and second, skilled to the point of not being challenged by the range portions. The Vanguard Riders Course addresses these issues in two sections. In the fi rst, riders must successfully complete a two≠ hour classroom session and pass a knowledge test given any time during the year in their local area, to become qualifi ed. Second, riders must successfully complete a Riding Skill Test at Wing Ding that is timed and scored. Successful completion of both the classroom and riding portions counts as having taken a riding course. GWRRA Rider Course Instructors will administer the classroom and knowledge test.

There will be separate modules specifi c to trikes. This portion of the Vanguard Riders Course will be given at the District Level or above in a timely manner so as to qualify those completing it successfully for going forward with the skill testing at the next Wing Ding.

The skill testing course is the same 15 program exercises similar to the League of Aces fi nal riding course, but with more precise timing and scoring. It is not meant to be easy. The Vanguard Riders Course may be used only one time for Level advancement in each recertifi cation cycle.

4. Top Gun Trials: Top Gun Trials will use the same course as the Vanguard Riders Course, but with no requirement for the two≠ hour classroom. The new course will be run for the fi rst time at Wing Ding in 2017.

5. Amazing Team Challenge: Amazing Team Challenge will remain in place for now as an alternative practice exercise. A new trike≠ specifi c ATC will be run at Wing Ding this year in Billings.

WW: I doní t see the facilitated Parking Lot Practice (PLP) in the new program. Is it still active?

Bob: In a word, no. When the Parking Lot Practice

Guide was instituted about 10 years ago, its stated purpose was ì to build confidence and reinforce basic riding abilities,î which it did very well. The sanctioned/ facilitated PLP was created as a one≠ time use for progression from Level One to Level Two or for one≠ time Level Two Program maintenance for those who had difficulty fi nding a riding course within a reasonable distance from their home. At the time, GWRRA, MSF, ESC and CSC were among the few options eligible for training. Since then, GWRRA Rider Education has signifi cantly expanded the approved Rider Course list making it much easier to participate in at least one Rider Course every three years. New

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opportunities have emerged to achieve the original PLP goals in a simpler, less formal, more collegial and more fun environment.

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What will happen to the Cer tif ied PLP Facilitators?

Bob: These folks have a critical role in the new program. As Chapters become more active in Pursuit of Excellence events, Chapter/Distric t /Region Educators are encouraged to utilize the talents and training of the former facilitators as range safety monitors and to help with the administration and set up of the new programs. There is no further requirement for recertifi cation.

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Bob: All of the materials are available through Region Educators. While the Wing Ding League of Aces and Vanguard Riders components will not be available until Wing Ding 2017, Members can get started on the District and Regional qualifying rounds this year.

WW: Will there be a League of Aces Component

for trikes?

Bob: The short answer is yes. The question at the moment is when. We recognize that an increasing number of our Members are riding on three wheels.

So, we continue to develop three≠ wheel programs, such as the Amazing Team Challenge. But, we want to ensure these are trike/Spyder specifi c challenges and not just a modifi cation of a two≠ wheel course.

Three≠ wheel riders, we are listening. So, the long answer is ì stay tuned.î

WW: How will you know if the program is successful?

Bob: Well, you know the old adage, ì You can lead

a horse to water Ö î If there really is a commitment to safe riding in GWRRA, the School of Rider Education has provided the tools and methods to make it happen.

Ití s up to the Members to take advantage of what we have put in place.

Directors of Rider Education Bob and Althea Berry live in Tuscon, Arizona. They are featured on the cover of this issue of Wing World magazine.

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I recently purchased a 1994 GL1500A with 92K miles. The bike runs great with one major glitch, it stumbles, bogs, hesitates, (take your pick of terms) right off of idle. In other words, when taking off normally from a stop, the rpms will not increase with a normal, easy roll of the throttle.

The bike idles smoothly at about 900≠ 950 rpm, and once it gets rolling, has good steady power with not a hiccup. I have read that this hesitation problem off of idle is common with the 1500s.

However, I had a 1999 GL1500SE that gave me no problems whatsoever regarding throttle response.

I realize that there could be a multitude of things that could cause this problem. I would appreciate your recommendation as to the systematic procedure you would use in running down the problem.

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Burt Edward La Habra, California

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The hesitation was common on í 88 and í 89 models before Honda offered a modifi cation, but that particular issue doesní t affect your í 94.

My hunch is that with 92 thousand miles on the bike, and with it being 22 years old, the carburetors are probably in need of service. The issue may be only with the diaphragm or check valves in the accelerator pump, but Ií d recommend a complete overhaul.

To check the accelerator pump function, open up the air box, and remove the air cleaner element, exposing the carburetor throats. Now, while looking into the carb throats, give the throttle twist grip a rapid twist to full throttle (engine not running). You should see a healthy stream of gasoline squirt into each throttle bore. If not, youí ve

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Re: Robert Shoupí s problem with H4 bulbs in ì LED H4 Bulbs,î Feb. 2016 Wing World. I am not an expert on 1500s, but I do know a lot more about replacement bulbs and their aiming physics than I did last September. I was about to replace the H4 incandescent H4 bulb on my GL1200 with a 35≠ watt LED when a friend suggested I talk to a dealer of headlights located near me.

His specialty is replacement bulbs, both LEDs and HIDs, for cars mostly.

The problem is that 1200s and most 1500s that I have seen have fl utes in their headlight nacelle glass. The purpose of these fl utes, as he explained it, is to help focus a point source, such as you fi nd in an older incandescent bulb. Unless

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The light will appear much brighter, but it will be scattered by the fl utes, and will not punch it down the road.

This particular dealer recommended an HID replacement, instead. An HID is almost a point source, even in an H4 Hi≠ Lo, and also uses only 35 watts. With this HID source, then the parabolic refl ector from 30 years ago, and the glass fl utes from the same era, will work quite well.

I thought about it for a couple of weeks, then bought and installed a 35 watt, 5,500K HID conversion unit, designed for motorcycles (vibration resistant?). HIDs have a high voltage exciter box, about the size of a pack of cigarettes, so the fi rst step was to Dremel out a 3 x 1 hole (shudder) in my headlight fairing back wall, in order to place the exciter in the fairing cavity.

Once it was installed and aimed, wow, what a difference ... less current draw (good for a GL1200s charging system) and a lot more light down the road.

After doing this, I read on Gold Wing docs about another 1200 Wingerí s

experiences: ì I replaced the H4 in the other GL1200 with the H4 LED ... yet I found my bike was not safe to drive outside the city at night because there was little to no down≠ the≠ road light. Two other friends of mine shared the same experience, one also has a GL1200, and the other has a GL1500 requiring two of the same H4 LEDs Ö . If you only drive in the day, or in the city at night, the bulb is very good. Read more: http:// goldwingdocs.com/forum/viewtopic. php?t=25846#ixzz3y5uzd6gK.î That sums it all up: If you only drive in daylight or in a city Ö LEDs are very good. LOL. In any case, Ií d be willing to bet that instead of testing Robert Shoupí s bulbs, the problem would be resolved by just looking at his GL1500 nacelle glass, with its fl utes.

Dr. David E.B. Kennedy Langley, B.C., Canada

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Thanks for the affirmation as well as the information. As I told Robert, the refl ector is designed to work specifically with only one type of bulb, and ití s the effectiveness of that refl ector when using the correc t bulb that results in good penetration

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distance. Interestingly, I tested Robertí s bulbs in an Italian bike with smooth, nonfluted reflector glass and was not impressed at all with the results. Brighter and whiter? Yes, in my workshop. More effective on the road? Not so much.

Ií m the odd man out on this issue.

The GL1200 and 1500 I owned both had what I considered to be outstanding lighting as they came equipped. But then, both of those bikes maintained over 14 volts at the battery terminals, even at idle rpm. Are HIDs performance worth the extra expense and hassle? I suppose they are if one thinks they are. But these particular bulbs? Ií ve only tested these LED bulbs on a few bikes, so I couldní t say they woní t work properly on any bike, but they appear to me to be aimed at those who still believe thereí s a free lunch out there somewhere. ______________________________

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I have a 2007 GL1800 with 69K miles on it. I recently at tended an ad vanced

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The problem was a severe vibration of the front wheel and the feeling of the front brake grabbing when applying light pressure to the rear brake during slow speed maneuvers. It developed very quickly after the fi rst few exercises and would temporarily go away for a few minutes when I allowed the brakes to cool, but returned again after a minute or two of maneuvers.

Other Wings were not experiencing overheating issues and I never had this problem in the past. When applying both brakes in a ì normal street ridingî manner there was no vibrating or grabbing of the front brake.

Soon after leaving the range on the way home, I did a very soft straight≠ line stop just using only the back brake to confi rm if the problem only happened during a tight turn. I again encountered a signifi cant grabbing and releasing of the front brake. The next time I applied the back brake only was an hour later doing slow speed maneuvering in a gas station and there was no problem. So, the problem seems to happen as the result of heat. I would appreciate any thoughts you might have prior to taking my bike in for service.

John Pons Palm Coast, Florida

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Ií d advise you to take your bike to your nearest Honda dealer, or at least call them for information on Hondaí s latest recall for the GL1800 Secondary Master Cylinder.

Honda Service Bulletin GL1800 #23 tells their Service Associates the following: The repair procedure for the secondary master cylinder (SMC) recall is very involved, so make sure to read through the entire bulletin beforehand so you can visualize the procedures before you start. Not only will you be installing an updated SMC and a new rear master cylinder, but it is important to carefully follow each step in exact order so that the pedal brake line is completely fl ushed of any contaminants. Could this be part of your problem?

I think so. But to what contaminants are they referring?

It may be a customer education issue. They suspect it is, and I tend to agree. To address that, they advise the dealerships as follows (emphasis added): As stated in the background information of the Service Bulletin, one of the root causes of SMC trouble is deposits formed within brake fl uid that is subjected to prolonged aging due to a lack of maintenance. Be sure to remind the customer that the Maintenance Schedule in their

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Owners Manual states that brake fl uid should be replaced every two years or 12,000 miles, whichever comes fi rst; make a note of it on the on the repair order.

Most of us never replace the brake fl uid in our cars for as long as we own them, so we may assume that our bikeí s brake fl uid can be ignored as well. Thatí s not the case, especially not with the novel design used on the GL1800. Weí ve seen these bikes with the original brake fl uid only 4 years old in which an orange≠ tinged, sand≠ like substance had formed in the master cylinder reservoirs. What could that stuff do if it got into the Secondary Master Cylinder or portions of the ABS system? Nothing good, Ií m sure. _____________________________________________

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Last spring, I had a headlight burn out on my Gold Wing, so I thought that was the perfect time to try the new LED headlight replacement bulb I had seen for sale online. I ordered two so I could replace the burned out bulb and the other that was still working with a pair of LED bulbs. After several minutes, I decided I couldní t get my hand in the bike to change it, so I had to have my wife change the bulbs with her small hands. We got them both changed, fi red the bike up in the garage to check out the newly installed LEDs. Much to our surprise we couldní t see them shine on the garage wall 15 feet in front of my Gold Wing. So, I decided to take it around the block to check the lights out on the road. The only light I could see on the road was my driving lights. It was like driving in the dark. I was not impressed, after all that work to change them.

I rode back into the garage and we replaced the LEDs with the old H7 stock bulbs and off to the store for a replacement for the burned out bulb.

Gary Grapevine Arnolds Park, Iowa

A:

Thanks much for your letter. Please go to Wingstuff í s website, and add your rating to the others on the product page. Okay people, letí s pay attention here. Garyí s letter isní t the fi rst of its kind weí ve published regarding these Show Chrome LED replacement headlamp bulbs. Please read my response to Robert Shoup in the Workbench section of the February issue of Wing World. Robert sent me his pair of the LED H4 replacements, and I have verifi ed the veracity of that complaint. Similar complaints can also be found on various other motorcycle≠ related forums, and the ratings of both WINGWORLDMAG.COM

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the H7 and H4 versions on Wingstuffí s own website are less than stellar. If you regularly read this Workbench column, then youí re now aware of the issue. If you know other riders who doní t get the magazine or read the tech pieces, please give them a heads≠ up on this issue to save them some grief and to save me the time and trouble of responding to them.

After all, my condolences doní t put the money back in their pockets, and because returns apparently arení t accepted on electrical accessories, thereí s little else I can offer. Caveat emptor. Thanks.

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My í 06 1800 is not fully engaging in high gear. It is locking in with a distinct bump. Is there an adjustment or do I have a bent shifting fork? Also, my speedometer hasní t worked since new, it only works 95 percent of the time. Always suspected a bad connection. Member since í 99, fi rst time I have asked for advice. Thanks for your expertise.

James Meyer Zephyrhills, Florida

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I doní t believe thereí s any connection between the intermittent speedometer and your shifting issue. Have your Vehicle Speed Sensor and its wires examined.

Regarding the gear engagement, this symptom can (and likely will) progress to whatí s being referred to as Ghost Shifting ñ a condition wherein the transmission downshifts or upshifts between fourth gear and overdrive, seemingly without any input from the rider. At its worst, the transmission could refuse to engage overdrive at all. Because I havení t had one of the affected transmissions apart for examination, I caní t say with any authority what the root cause might be.

My suspicion is that ití s rider≠ induced, stemming from excessive strain or side thrust on shifter parts, shift drum or shift forks due to accelerating the bike from a low speed while in the higher gears.

However, this issue appears to be limited to certain year models, causing me to think that perhaps a production change resulted in parts that are less resistant to these forces. I recommend taking the bike to your dealer for inspection at the earliest opportunity. Thereí s no adjustment to be made. But if the issue resides inside the engineí s front cover, and if ití s discovered before any further damage results, a repair could be far less expensive than if you procrastinate. ______________________________ ALTERNATOR ISSUES ______________________________

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!"#!$!%#& years ago. The bike currently has just less than 50,000 miles and although both my wife and I truly love the motorcycle and it gets a lot of attention anywhere we go, there is one issue that has me concerned. Repeated alternator failures over the years dampen my ownership experience and make me wonder just how far the bike can be trusted on any trip.

The fi rst failure was at 25,000 miles as we were on our way to Shenandoah Valley for a ride down Blue Ridge Parkway. About 50 miles from home, the bike quit running, luckily right next to a rest area. The bike was towed to Fort Wayne, Indiana, using Rescue Plus and repaired at the local Honda dealer with a replacement OEM unit and a new battery (a week later). We had to rent a car to fi nish the trip before returning for the motorcycle.

In 2014, we planned a trip to Alaska, covering 8,300 miles. Just before the trip, I opted for my local shop to replace the OEM unit, which was still working with a Compu≠ Fire high output unit. Once the OEM was replaced, I kept it for future use. The trip was fantastic and only one minor ignition switch failure caused only a slight delay.

The new alternator worked fi ne until one year, 10 days later when it failed on our way again to Shenandoah Valley for a ride to Florida using the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. At least the Compu≠ Fire alternator failed close to home (35 miles away), and we were able to get the trike and trailer towed back home and again took our truck on the trip. The Compu≠ Fire alternator was replaced with a new Compu≠ Fire unit (and a battery) to the tune of about $800.

Because the warranty on any of these alternator units is only a year, Compu≠ Fire of course wants $120 to rebuild the unit plus shipping. I tested the Compu≠ Fire alternator and it appears the only problem is the brushes, which seem to have excessive wear. I may try to do that repair myself. This is getting to be expensive at $800 a pop.

My basic question is this. What may be a cause for these alternators to wear out and fail so often? Surely the brushes used cannot be soft enough to cause excessive wear. They must have some sort of copper alloy. Any truck or car alternator lasts many thousands of miles and they anecdotally do not seem to fail nearly as often. I have owned many cars and trucks over 60≠ plus years and have never had one alternator failure. It would appear that most people owning 1500s better know how to change these alternators out about once per year for the riding season or be able to do it by the side of the road and keep their Rescue Plus memberships active. Is there any reported statistical information that might indicate how often alternators OEM or aftermarket for motorcycles fail

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Your original alternator likely suffered from clogged brush holders, which prevented the brushes from automatically removing the slack created by brush wear.

Thatí s an easy fi x.

The newer OEM unit will probably develop a cracked rotor coil sometime before it í s run 50,000 miles. Thatí s something that renders the alternator economically unrepairable. The Compu≠ Fire unit is a modifi ed Saturn alternator, or at least they used to be. Mine ran almost 50,000 miles with no issues before I sold the bike. Then again, my bike had almost no additional electrical accessories. A heavy electrical load due to excessive farkling would be the only thing I could think of that might accelerate brush wear. I think I might sent the failed unit to Compu≠ Fire for an examination, a determination of what caused the problem, and a warranted repair. $120 for a like new, refurbished unit beats the heck out of $800 for a new one. ______________________________ TRIKE TEMP ______________________________

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I own a 2004 Gold Wing trike. All last summer the temperature gauge has run in the halfway position and for some reason this fall when starting the bike to warm up the gauge will move off C barely. The bike is not running hot and the fans come on when idling. I have checked the water in the reservoir and radiator and all is OK. I wonder if I have a defective gauge or the

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Dave Murray Smyrna, Tennessee

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The fact that the fans come on when the bike is left to idle for an extended period proves that the actual coolant temperature is correct, but the temp gauge is giving false readings. Ití s likely that the thermostat is just fi ne.

If youí re also having problems with the speedo, tach and/or fuel gauge, youí ll need to inspect for battery power and ground in the blue plug on the backside of the meter panel.

But if the problem is isolated to the coolant temp gauge, remove the left radiator stay, then pull the plug off of the Engine Coolant Temp (ECT) sensor. Ground the green/black wire in that plug with a jumper, then turn the key on. The temp gauge needle should move to H. If it does, you likely have a defective ECT sensor.

If it doesní t move to H, remove the meter panel, disconnect the 20≠ pin blue plug, and check for continuity between the green/black wire at that plug and the same color wire at

the ECT connector. If no continuity, thereí s a break somewhere on that green/black wire, possibly a loose or torn wire at the connector terminals.

However, if your ohm meter does show continuity on that green/black wire test, the temperature gauge itself is likely defective. ______________________________ 1800 STARTING ______________________________

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My 2003 GL1800 was starting but the brake light, turn signal and horn did not. I was testing the relays. Now my dash will not light up properly so now the engine will not start. When I turn on the ignition switch the Gold Wing emblem lights up but then goes out. The bottom info in that same box stays lit. The F1 code does not come on and go like it did. The neutral light does come on also. If I leave the key on everything will go out. What did I do wrong to cause this problem?

Herb Justice Moody, Texas

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Herb, I doní t think you did anything wrong necessarily, except perhaps leaving the key on long enough while testing the relays to drain the battery. From your description, it appears to be almost totally dead. Turn the key on, and check the battery voltage. If ití s as I suspect, charge that battery thoroughly with an automatic battery maintainer till the ì chargedî indicator comes on, then disconnect the battery from the maintainer, and allow it to rest for several hours.

The voltage at that time should be at least 12.6. If the bike behaves the same way as before, leave the key on, and check the voltage again across the battery terminals. If ití s low, replace the battery.

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Thanks for getting back to me. I charged the battery and yes, that was the problem.

It starts like a champ now. It was frustrating, finding and curing the starting problem, then during another problem, letting the battery run down.

Oh well, all is good.

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ow many times have you heard this after a car pulls out in front of a motorcycle? Or a motorcycle rider asks, ì How could he not see me when ití s a bright, sunny day?î The truth is, he probably didní t see you.

On a clear day, my motorcycle shows up well from 288 feet away, which is a little shorter than a football fi eld at 96 yards. From the same distance with a No. 2 yellow pencil held up at armí s length, the motorcycle is completely hidden behind the pencil.

Now think of how wide a carí s windshield pillar/ post is and you can see how it would be easy to not see a motorcycle. Also, remember that this is a full≠ dressed motorcycle, unlike the cafe racers (aka, crotch rockets) or even the smaller Harleys, Hondas, etc. Now you can understand how easy it would be to ì not see him.î I crunched some numbers and found that a motorcycle can travel 288 feet in a very short amount of time.

30 mph ñ 6.5 seconds 50 mph ñ 3.9 seconds 60 mph ñ 3.2 seconds 70 mph ñ 2.8 seconds So even if a car stops and the driver looks left, then right, then left again, depending on the angle of the car, you could be out of view for a critical amount of time. Thatí s assuming the driver is not in a hurry and pulls out after only looking left, then right.

Never assume a car driver sees you. This example may help you understand why. I have looked at this from both sides. As a motorcycle rider, I can see how a driver might ì not see meî and continue to use caution when meeting a car ready to pull out into traffic. As a motorcyclist who drives a car, when pulling out into traffic, I have gotten into the habit of leaning forward while looking left the second time.

It changes the perspective of my view around the windshield pillar or post that ensures thereí s no one in that blind spot. I doní t ever want to say the words, ì But I didní t see him,î particularly about a fellow rider.

Joe Turner and his wife, Wendy Turner, are Chapter LA≠ F Rider Educators.

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spent a lot of time riding in really hot weather a couple of weeks ago. On one leg of my trip, I rode for over six hours straight with temperatures in the vicinity of 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Living in the Sacramento area, I frequently ride in ambient temperatures of approximately 100 F and Ií ve ridden in temperatures as high as 113 F for shorter periods of time (e.g., crossing Death Valley). This week I learned that additional preparation is required for running at temperatures above 110 F for several hours. Several things that I experienced during the trip prompted to me to write this. Hopefully it will be useful to others.

Why mesh riding≠ suits doní t work in extreme conditions Human bodies exchange heat with their surroundings in four primary ways: convection, conduction, radiation and evaporative cooling (from perspiration). When ambient temperatures are below the bodyí s normal temperature of 98.6 F, all of these pathways can provide cooling.

The higher the wind speed, the more cooling there is from convection. But when ambient temperatures rise above 98.6 F, only evaporative cooling can work. More importantly, too much wind becomes a bad thing. There is a limit to our bodyí s perspiration rate and when the

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!"#$!!%&'!'!"#$%&'#()!% wind speed uses up all of the available perspiration, more wind increases convective heating. This is the opposite of wind chill. (I found an interesting article on this effect at http://www.zunis.org/at_least_theres_a_breeze.htm.)

What this means is that you do not want to maximize the wind against your skin when the temperature gets extreme. Mesh suits, or wearing just a lightweight shirt, are not the right approach. You will actually stay cooler with a conventional suit with the vents adjusted so there is a more moderate airfl ow across your skin.

You have to carry much more water to ride in 110 degrees Fahrenheit≠ plus temperatures When temperatures are below 98.6 F, you may perspire less than 1 quart per day. But when the need for evaporative cooling kicks in, your perspiration rate can increase to 1.5 quarts per hour. If you arení t drinking 1.5 quarts per hour under extreme conditions, you will start becoming dehydrated. Your perspiration rate will decrease, you will feel hotter, your heart rate will increase, and your judgment will start to become clouded. If you are a competitive endurance rider, you can probably go at least 300 miles without stopping. If you are averaging 75 mph, thatí s four hours. You may need to consume 6 quarts of water in that period of time when the temperature exceeds 110 F. I carry an insulated 1≠ gallon cooler with a drinking tube attached when I know I will be riding long distances in hot weather. It was barely adequate for this trip because I deviated from my normal routine and purchased an extra bottle of water to drink during my fuel stops. On one leg, I made the mistake of starting with less than a full gallon and started experiencing the early signs of heat exhaustion. I felt much better after sitting in the shade for 10 minutes while consuming a full liter of bottled water.

Based on my personal experience and research, there is a world of difference between 100≠ 105 F and 115 F in terms of how much water you need. A half quart per hour is more typical of whatí s required near 100 F. You might even be able to run without water for several hours at about 100 F and make up the defi cit by drinking at lot at your next fuel stop. But at 115 F, the level of dehydration you will be experiencing between fuel stops is excessive; you will defi nitely experience heat exhaustion and possibly heat stroke.

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Why you might not want to be wearing shorts under your riding suit Some popular bikes have ì issuesî with high levels of engine heat. My K1200GT makes the lower half of my legs warmer than on my K1200LT, but ití s never been a problem for me, until this trip. Air passing through the radiator on both the LT and GT exits at the side of the fairing just in front of the riderí s legs. On the LT, the hot air is blown far enough away from the bike that it does not impinge on the riderí s legs. On the GT, the fairing is not quite as wide and you can feel heat from the radiator on your lower legs. The heat I feel on the GT is clearly less that the heat Ií ve felt riding other bikes, such as the FJR1300. But on this trip, the heat became a problem. I rode for a long stretch with a slight crosswind, which increased the amount of radiator discharge that impinged on my right leg. It got very uncomfortable. When I stopped for the night, I

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discovered that I had second≠ degree burns on the back of my right calf. This wouldní t have happened if I had been wearing long pants under my Aerostich. Under identical conditions, I did not get burned wearing blue jeans under the riding suit.

This problem showed up for the fi rst time because the radiator discharge temperature is directly related to the ambient temperature. Although engines run hotter in hot weather, they actually discharge about the same amount of heat energy into the radiator. That heat energy raises the temperature of the radiator discharge the same amount that it does at lower ambient temperatures.

At 100 F, the radiator discharge might be 140 F and it might get knocked down to 110 F before it impinges your leg. It feels very warm, but it woní t burn you. If the ambient is 15 F higher, your leg might be exposed to 125 F and you can eventually get burned if your leg isní t insulated from the radiator discharge.

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According to data from the National Burn Center, the time at temperature to cause a second≠ degree burn is as follows: 113 F, 1.7 hours; 122 F, 2 minutes; 131

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The only thing protecting you from being burned when your bare skin is exposed to ambient temperature of 113 F or higher is evaporative cooling and the cooling of the skin surface by blood fl ow. To be protected from radiator discharge temperatures in excess of 113 F, you need insulation between your skin and the hot air stream. What I painfully discovered is that the insulation provided by an Aerostich suit is not enough.

How to self≠ identify: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ medlineplus/heatillness.html. How to help someone if they have heat exhaustion or heat stroke. http:// www.mayoclinic.com/health/fi rst≠ aid≠ heat≠ exhaustion/ FA00020.

Tom Austin is the Iron Butt Association Tech Advisor.

HEAT EXHAUSTION SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Faintness or dizziness

Nausea or vomiting

Heavy sweating; cold, clammy skin

Weak, rapid pulse

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Pale or fl ushed face

Muscle cramps

Headache

Weakness or fatigue

INDICATORS OF HEAT STROKE

Headache

Dizziness

Disorientation

Hot, dry skin

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Q: In your opinion, what is the best improvement in the A:

Gold Wing through the years?

Improving the horn to sound like a car instead of a little girl squealing.

Q: What is the best safety feature of the Gold Wing?

A: ABS. It has saved my life many times.

Q: Since you live in a hot climate (Phoenix), what is your A:

best advice about riding in the heat?

Doní t ride more than two hours when the temperature is over 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Never wear short pants or short sleeves. Soak two gel≠ bead neck coolers in water (about fi ve minutes) until they expand. Wear one, and put the other in a baggie for later in the day. Wear a gel≠ soaked vest. It will help for about two hours when the temp is over 105, and then it dries out. Wear gloves and boots (not sneakers, the difference in comfort is negligible, and safety is still important.) Keep hydrated.

Your body loses lots of fl uids in very hot weather while riding. Where I live, it is frequently over 130 degrees coming off the pavement on an interstate highway.

Q: When riding on a longer trip in extreme heat, how early in the morning do you leave?

A: Early. I would rather ride in the dark than ride in extreme heat. Since Gold Wings are not noisy, we doní t have to be concerned about waking up neighbors or motel guests.

Q: When ití s really hot, do you ever ride without a helmet?

A: Nope. A Wing World experiment proved a few years ago that the difference in heat on your head between a helmet and a hat is nil.

Q: Do you ever soak a rag in water and put that under

about six minutes so you end up with a dry rag on your head and messy hair.

Q: Are there other precautions for riding in extreme heat?

A: Yes. Doní t rely on your kickstand on asphalt. Our heavy bikes will tip over in two minutes when the kickstand sinks in the asphalt.

Q: Are Gold Wings prone to overheat in weather such as A:

you are describing?

Not in my experience. The only time the temp gauge rises is when one is caught in stop≠ and≠ go traffic for more than 20 minutes. If the gauge gets too high, I believe ití s best to pull over and turn off the engine for a few minutes.

Q: Have you ever had your bikeí s switches and dials A:

played with when you are parked?

Yes. That happens frequently when Ií m in Mexico. It happened when I was in a bad neighborhood in north Las Vegas and went to pay for my gas. And, it occurred when I visited The Reagan Library. The Secret Service messed with my switches. When I remount, I always check all the switches and dials before I start the bike.

Q: Any recommendations about boots for riding?

A: Ií m wearing boots purchased 16 years ago for $39.95.

Ití s important that your foot gear is comfortable with a large, sturdy sole to give you a good platform when stopped. My advice is to not wear any kind of boot with shoestrings. Ií ve seen friends fall over when stopped after a shoestring came untied.

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Michael Tucker lives in Mesa, Arizona. Read his article ì Riding for 60 Years,î in the November 2015 Wing World.

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he Colorado District lost a champion and partner for motorcycle safety. Jefferson County Sheriff Sergeant David Baldwin was killed in the line of duty Jan. 26, 2014. As Sergeant in charge of the Jefferson County (JEFFCO) motor division, which includes seven other motor deputies, Dave was the consummate professional and exceedingly passionate about the safety of those of us who ride motorcycles in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

Sergeant Baldwin was on routine patrol when an 83≠ year≠ old motorist driving a SUV crossed a double yellow line in a ì No Passing Zoneî while attempting to pass another vehicle on a curve. The vehicle struck Sergeant Baldwiní s Harley≠ Davidson patrol motorcycle head on. Though Dave was wearing his service≠ issued protective gear ñ helmet, eye protection and boots ñ he was thrown from his motorcycle and sustained massive internal injuries and perished at the scene.

The Colorado District had the great pleasure and opportunity to work closely with Sergeant Baldwin.

As a result of Daveí s efforts, multiple safety seminars were presented in Colorado, and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association Colorado District had the opportunity to partner with the Sheriffí s Department and present Motorist Awareness seminars to the public. Dave even brought his expertise to the 2013 Colorado District Rally and presented his safety seminar to nearly 150 GWRRA Members of the Colorado District and several Chapters from neighboring states.

Sergeant Baldwin was an Air Force veteran and 27≠ year veteran of the Jefferson County Sheriffí s Department. During his career, he served in a variety of assignments including Detention Division, Civil and Fugitive Unit, Bomb Squad, Patrol Division and his last duty in the Traffic/Motorcycle Unit. He was also a qualifi ed fi rearms instructor, driving instructor and Basic and Advanced Law Enforcement Motorcycle School instructor.

At his memorial, 30 Members from several Colorado Chapters represented GWRRA. In all, 2,500 to 3,000 people paid their respects. His widow remembered him as a man with a great sense of humor who loved and celebrated life. As a rider herself, she also wanted to let the motorcycle community know that Dave passed

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Jefferson County Sheriff Sergeant David Baldwin before his death in 2014.

doing what he loved so much, and that he would want us to get out there and ride as soon as the weather warmed up.

In 2015, JEFFCO Sheriffí s Department received permission from the state to have Jefferson County Highway 93 named in Sgt. Baldwiní s honor. Colorado District Chapters contributed $700 to the fund, and today the signage is in place.

Andrew Smith, GWRRA #310322, and his wife, Sherry, are Colorado District Directors, 2015≠ 2016 Region ì Fî un Couple of the Year and Master Riders 8851 and 9123.

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he motorcycle was only invented in the mid≠ 1800s, while motorcycle fl ashing turn signals were fi rst used only 77 years ago. According to Motorcycle Safety Foundationí s webpage, ì Brief History of Motorcycling,î in the U.S. from 1945 to 1975, there was an increase of almost fi ve million more registered bikes.

Motorcycle crashes werení t even studied until Harry Hurt did so in 1976. Motorcycle safety is only now coming into its own. A perfect storm ñ increased population, advances in technology and communication ñ is bringing us into an age of motorcycle safety enlightenment.

Weí re now better at testing, tracking, recording and disseminating statistics about how safe we are and how to be even safer.

Three contributing factors to riding safely Three contributing factors to riding safely are ñ human, vehicle and environmental. As everyone knows, a first line of defense is wearing protective gear. GWRRAí s motto is ATGATT ñ all the gear all the time. ì Head

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injury is the primary cause of death for riders. Helmet use has been shown to reduce the risk of brain injury by 67 percent and the risk of death by 37 percent,î says the U.S. Department of Transportation. The National Transportation Safety Board issued a 2010 alert that read, ì A motorcyclist without a helmet, who is involved in a crash, is three times more likely to sustain brain injuries. In addition to preventing fatalities, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218≠ compliant helmets reduce the need for ambulance service, hospitalization, intensive care, rehabilitation and long≠ term care.î Nobody has to tell you, a full≠ face helmet offers the most protection. Some opt for a three≠ quarter or open≠ face helmet, though the face and chin are not as protected. Whatever helmet you select, make sure it meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards and has a DOT sticker on the back. Snell Memorial Foundation provides another U.S. standard of testing, though helmet manufacturersí use of Snell standards isní t mandatory. United Nations Economic Community Europe or UNECE 22≠ 05 regulation is used in Europe, and labels are sewn inside helmets. A good

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Similarly, the British government has helmet information and ratings at sharp.direct.gov.uk.

What you wear can protect you from major injuries that take longer to recover from. Compare how easily one can get rug burn to a slide across pavement at 65 mph. Skin doesní t protect muscle or bone. Over≠ the≠ ankle boots, full≠ fi ngered gloves, and jackets and pants with armor are your best options. Keep in mind material used (Kevlar? CE≠ approved armor?), fi t, reinforcement, construction and color. (Is it highly visible? Refl ectors?)

For eye and face protection, remember a helmet face shield, goggles and a windshield.

Get training and practice riding skills. Safety is part of GWRRAí s mission. Its award≠ winning Rider Education Program includes seminars, rider training and practice sessions. Check out gwrra.org/regional/ridered/index for more information. Remember, too, that a bike in pristine working condition is a safer bike. Low tire pressure can reduce traction on a wet road. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and always perform a safety check before each ride. Other considerations include: Is the bike the correct size for you? Are all the controls in a good location for you? Have you studied the owners manual? Do you know your bike and its limitations?

Lastly, minimize riding hazards. Can you leave a day later to avoid the snow or rain? Can you take a different route to avoid construction? Change your riding strategy as needed. Change your speed or length of ride, reduce risky maneuvers, doní t drive aggressively, be aware

of traffic and whatí s going on around you, and have those escape routes. Are you tired or stressed? Is your attention dwindling? Your mental attitude should be at its best for good coordination and decision≠ making.

And, it goes without saying to always obey the laws.

You are not an island. Whatever is available to make your ride safer is a gift. Furthermore, it is a gift to your parents, children, friends and web of people of whom your life affects. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Rider Choices Contract for Safety is a good document to sign and give to others, www.msf≠ usa.org/downloads/ MSF_Rider_Choices_Contract_for_Safety.pdf. And get this, the worldí s fi rst Motorcycle Crash Rating Tool has come out from a private business, Street Skills Riding Academy. Visit streetskills.net for more information.

Click on ì Motorcycle Crash Ratingsî on the top toolbar.

Motorcycle accessories designed to keep you safer The Helite Airbag Vest is airbag protection that can save a life or save one from serious injury. For riders or passengers, the vest includes one tether for your bike and one CO2 cartridge pre≠ installed. It comes in black or hi≠ viz yellow with silver 3M refl ective strips, in sizes S≠ XL≠ L, with C.E. removable back protection and 600D Cordura. MSRP is $599≠ $629. www. helitemoto.com.

ZooZ Motorcycle Accessories LED Helmet Signal Light is a wireless helmet LED brake and turn light that alerts drivers when you are about to turn or brake. Eight bright LED lights install with adhesive tape on the back of your helmet. Included are four lights for braking and fl ashing, two lights for a left turn, and two lights for a right turn. AAA batteries are not included. The cost is $39.95. Visit www.zoozmc.com.

Lightning Strike is from a company of the same name whose owners are avid motorcyclists. This anti≠ collision system for motorcycles fi ts all Honda products. Super≠ bright LED lights send out a blast of light so drivers can see you when the bullet switch, mounted on the left hand grip, is triggered with your thumb. Phone 480≠ 209≠ 9764 or visit www.getlightningstrike.com.

Vololights Brakeless Deceleration Indicator and VoloMOD encourage increased following distances and reduce the risk of rear≠ end collisions. Two different fl ash patterns alert drivers to engine braking, downshifting or using brake levers. Installation is easy with only 9≠ 16V and no crimping required. Universal fi t. The cost is $129.95. Use VoloMOD if your license plate connects directly to the swing arm. www.vololights.com.

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WRRA Life Member #59445 and self≠ described ì wannabe artistî David Smith of Statesville, North Carolina, has created a pictorial postmark for Motorcycle Awareness Month in May. His design features Gold Wings and the Blue Ridge Parkway. It will be available May 2 through June 1.

If youí re not familiar with pictorial postmarks, they are a free community service that the United States Postal Service provides to the public. For one month, they will handstamp envelopes with a pre≠ approved postmark that commemorates an event or celebration.

The collectorí s item illustrated by Smith, depicts a Gold Wing motorcycle line drawing (shown right, top).

From May 2 through June 1, 2016, you can obtain one of these special U.S. Postal Service pictorial postmarks from the U.S. Post Office in Statesville, North Carolina.

All you need to do is send a self≠ addressed, stamped envelope to: Motorcycle Awareness, in care of Postmaster, P.O. Box 9998, Statesville, North Carolina 28677≠ 9998.

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To receive a hand≠ drawn, in color, ì for saleî collectible drawing from the artist (shown left, below), write to 505 Fayettesville Ave., Statesville, NC, 28677. This seal shows a rider on a Gold Wing exiting a Blue Ridge Parkway mountain tunnel. The design is similar to the commemorative U.S. North Carolina state quarter issued in 2015. If you want this seal, the cost is a donation for the artistí s time and postage. Please allow time for creation and delivery.

The artist says he wanted to create a postmark for Motorcycle Awareness Month, including one that highlights the Blue Ride Parkway, a well≠ known motorcycle route near his home, in hopes of raising awareness to the general motoring public, as well as motorcycle riders.

This route has claimed the life of even the most seasoned of riders.

Smith has been providing his artistic services free of charge annually for groups and events such as Motor Maids, Harley conventions, poker runs, charity and Gold Wing Road Riders state rallies. He reaffirms that with no formal training, drawing is only a hobby, but word of mouth has kept his artistic talents in use since 1999.

Smithí s true dedication to riding Gold Wings became apparent when he was asked what year he joined GWRRA. His reply: ì It was about 400,000 miles ago.î

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I parked my bike facing traffic with my modulating headlight going and waved my arms in my neon green jacket. I had no difficulty getting the attention of the drivers passing me, but I was severely limited in my effectiveness to communicate that around the next blind corner was an accident scene and that they should slow down. To make matters worse, I was at the end of one of the few passing sections on this stretch of highway and most

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I have had two or three such experiences in my travels and two things are clear to me. 1: Motorcycle accidents tend to happen on blind corners. 2: It is nearly impossible to slow traffic without signage. I pledged to myself on that day that I would fi nd an appropriate sign to carry on my bike to make communication easier.

I was on the hunt for a stop/slow sign that would be collapsible to fi t in the bike, but any I found were really expensive. Then one year, on a club trip to the Region J Rally in Anchorage, a member of our group inspired

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me with a little, blue rollaway sign that had, ì You Should Be Here,î printed on it. We would hold up this sign during group pictures to tease fellow Chapter Members who were not on the trip. But I saw the potential. This was the perfect form factor for the sign I was looking for.

I did some research and found where I could have similar signs manufactured, and I ordered 600 rollout signs, colored orange with white lettering. On one side it read, ì Accident Ahead,î and on the other side it read, ì Slow Down.î When not in use, this sign rolls back to a very small size that can be easily stored in any bike, even under the seat of my wifeí s CBR250. It can be handheld, suction cupped to windows or bodywork, and coincidentally, clips easily to the sides of many bike windshields. If need be, you could post this sign and still return to render assistance with accident victims.

I managed to sell a number of these signs, helping to recover about half of my investment. Then, I supplied 225 signs free to attendees at a Region J

Rally in Westlock. As a fundraiser for our Chapterí s favorite charity ñ Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society ñ I accepted a $5 donation per sign and managed to move about 100 more at two Region J and Region I Rallies in Pendleton.

On the return journey from the Pendleton Region I Rally, one of our Chapter Members was nearly fi rst on the scene of a pickup vs. pickup accident on the Rogers Pass. She remembered the sign was with her and used it to great affect to help slow traffic at the scene. I fi nd it more than a little poetic that the same stretch of highway ignited my passion to fi nd a solution to alerting drivers to accidents ahead in the road, and was also responsible for the fi rst known usage of the sign. I take great satisfaction that I played a small part in that.

My Chapter AB≠ B has about 400 of these signs that we use as a fundraiser currently. I continue my efforts to have these signs distributed to other bikers I meet on my travels. I wish I had the means to supply one of these signs to every Member of GWRRA. Ted de Beaudrap, GWRRA #286974, is with Chapter AB≠ B in Edmonton.

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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS JUNE 2 — 5, 2016 ITALY CHAPTER Aí S THIRD NATIONAL EVENT IN PESCHIERA SUL GARDA IN PROVINCE OF VERONA, VENETO, ITALY. Join Italy Chapter A for four days along Lake Gardaí s scenic roads. Stay on the lake at prestigious Camping Wien, with quality, diversifi ed housing options and great daily prices that include air conditioning and two swimming pools (one for adults, one for kids). Tent camping without reservation. No membership fees.

Make Bungalow reservations at campsite website at www.campingwien.it/index. php, no later than March 30, 2016. To insure your event registration, at the same time preregister at our website www.gwrra.it (English website, click on events). Roadbook available if you want to extend your stay. For information or reservation problems, contact Alessandro Boveri, mobile +39 335 370 468 or email alboveri@gmail.com.

AUGUST 31 — SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 WING DING 38 WILL BE HELD IN BEAUTIFUL BILLINGS, MONTANA. Join GWRRA for Fun, Safety and Knowledge in 2016 as we gear up for four days of amazing rides on some of the best motorcycle riding roads in the country, dazzling entertainment, fun activities, informative seminars, grand parade, light show and more!

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the Welcome Party to be held in downtown Billings. Visit www.wing≠ ding.org to register now or phone 1≠ 800≠ 843≠ 9460.

REGION EVENTS MAY 14, 2016 MAY MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS GATHERING FOR REGION F, CHAPTER D IN FARMINGTON, NM, at the SJ Plaza, 9 a.m.≠ 2 p.m. with a Burger Burn/Bon Fire afterwards for GWRRA Members. Email childuvgod2001@yahoo.com for more information.

MAY 20 — 21, 2016 2016 APPALACHIAN REGION RIDE ì N.î Come join the Appalachian Region for our fi rst annual Region Ride ì Nî at the Hungry Mother State Park, in Marion, Virginia.

This event includes Ride ì Nî Movies, socializing, games, great riding on roads like Route 16 ì Back of the Dragonî and more. Hungry Mother State park is in the heart of the mountains in southwestern Virginia, established 80 years ago and added to National Register of Historic places in 2007. Noted for its woodlands and 108 acre lake, Hungry Mother has a sandy beach with bathhouse, swimming, camping, boating, along with trails for hiking and much more. Easily accessible from Interstate 81. Register at www. region≠ n.org/PDF%20fi les/Events/Region_ Ride_N_2016.pdf. Eventí s POC. Region N Directors Glenda and Alan Keough at

gwrra.regndir@yahoo.com, 901≠ 494≠ 9053.

MAY 27 — 29, 2016 REGION ì Fî un RALLY AND NEW MEXICO DISTRICT RALLY IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. Three nights of fun and celebration. Host hotel is Albuquerque Marriott, 2101 Louisiana Boulevard NE, 505≠ 881≠ 6800. ARC, TRC, MFA and MFA recertification classes, bike and light shows, 50/25/25 drawing, HORIZONS class Friday, vendors, door prizes.

Nonmembers who join GWRRA at the rally, get their registration free. $1,000 cash grand prize giveaway! Register early and order your rally shirt. Onsite registration will increase by $10. Preregistration ends May 1, 2016. After that date, no meals or shirts available. Keith Morrison, 505≠ 771≠ 0171, or visit http://gwrra≠ regionf.org.

JUNE 2 — 4, 2016 Combined MISSOURI DISTRICT and REGION E RALLY. ì Lite the Niteî in Branson, MO. Some of the best motorcycle riding roads are around Branson; enjoy incredible guided and self≠ guided tours. Great vendors, cash prizes, big discounts at local restaurants.

Onsite co≠ hosting hotels with special rates $55.95 for GWRRA: Southern Oaks 417≠ 335≠ 8108, Angel Inn≠ IMax 417≠ 334≠ 2300 at 3295≠ 3311 Shepherd of the Hills Expy.

Alternative hotel; Orange Blossom Inn, 3355 Shepherd of the Hills Expy. 417≠ 336≠ 6600. Willow Tree RV Park (within walking distance) 877≠ 922≠ 6766. Leaster (Les) or Sara Gibson at 636≠ 223≠ 2402.

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JUNE 24 — 25, 2016 2016 REGION E RALLY ì Down on the Farmî in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Grab your overalls, straw hats and join us for the Region E Couple, Individual of the Year selection, guided rides, demo rides, seminars, games, vendors and more. fowkesrf@grics.net or 815≠ 288≠ 5919.

JULY 28 — 30, 2016 REGION D RALLY ì U.S. PROUDî AT THE BRANCH COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 262 S. SPRAGUE ST., COLDWATER, MI. Fun, rides, safety, seminars, knowledge, vendors, food. FB: GWRRA Great Lakes Region D. www.gwrra≠ regiond.org. Call us with any questions, Lloyd and Becky Glydewell, 937≠ 322≠ 7156, 937≠ 360≠ 3191 cell.

JULY 28 — 31, 2016 REGION L RALLY IN BEAUTIFUL NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA. Convention activities held at the Best Western Plus Glengarry, Truro, Nova Scotia. Hotel accommodation listing is posted on Region L website.

Great excursions and wonderful people. Preregistration available. For details or registration, contact Region L Directors Al and Valerie Tucker, avtuck@ gmail.com or 902≠ 662≠ 2276. www. canadianatlanticregion.org.

AUGUST 26 — 28, 2016 REGION J IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2016 CONVENTION ì WINGS ON THE PRAIRIESî IN BEAUTIFUL RED DEER, ALBERTA. This will be a fun≠ fi lled weekend, featuring many area rides, catered banquet, educational seminars including ARC, MAD, MFA and LTD courses. Best part of all is that Red Deer is only 600 miles from Billings, Montana and Wing Ding! Registration, hotel and camping info can be found at http://gwrra≠ regionj.ca/.

OCTOBER 27 — 29, 2016 REGION A RALLY ì 2016 STEEL PONY RALLYî WILL BE HELD IN EUFAULA, ALABAMA, AT THE LAKEPOINT RESORT LODGE AND CONVENTION CENTER. Preregister by Oct. 15, 2016. For more information, visit Region Aí s website at www.gwrra≠ regiona.org/HTML/RArally. htm.

DISTRICT EVENTS MAY 19 — 21, 2016 2016 PA DISTRICT RALLY WING WORLD OF SPORTS AT RAMADA CONFERENCE AND GOLF HOTEL, STATE COLLEGE, PA. Wear your favorite sports team attire. Full registration includes Thursday night game night, Friday night talent show/ice cream social, and Saturday night banquet. There will also be various seminars and vendors throughout the weekend. Preregistration is required for Saturday night banquet.

Day passes available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Hotel information and registration forms are available at the PA District website at www.codynparker.com.

MAY 19 — 21, 2016 ALABAMA DISTRICT WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL DISTRICT RALLY AT BEAUTIFUL LAKEPOINT STATE PARK, 104 LAKEPOINT ROAD, EUFAULA, AL. Celebrate ì Christmas in Dixie, Gold Wing Style.î Delicious dinner served to you on Thursday evening with costume and Ugly Sweater contests. Some of the fi nest GWRRA ì entertainmentî at Friday evening talent show following ice cream social. Friday will be District Couple of the Year and Individual of the Year selections, riding poker run, bingo, seminars and lots more to do. Saturday adds vendors, seminars, bingo, riding poker run, and closing ceremonies Saturday evening.

50/25/25, daily door prizes, $1,000 Grand Prize, Rider Ed giving away three Garmin 665LM Zumo GPSs. Rooms available onsite, great restaurant, lots to do. For more information, visit the Alabama District website or contact Frank and Linda Teasley, 205≠ 424≠ 4717.

MAY 19 — 21, 2016 CELEBRATE ì HAPPY TRAILS TO TEMPLEî AT FRANK MAYBORN CONVENTION CENTER, 3003 N. 3RD ST., TEMPLE, TX. Host hotel is Holiday Inn, 5247 S. General Bruce Dr., Temple, TX. 76502, 254≠ 778≠ 5511, mention code GWR for special rate. They are providing entire hotel, make reservations before March 18, 2016 or rate increases. Overfl ow hotel is Hampton Inn, 3816 S. General Bruce Dr. 254≠ 770≠ 5400. Western theme with Texas Round Up, Gold Nugget Hunt, Crack the Safe, Get our of Jail, Steel Pony on Bike

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Games, Level IV Grub. Steel Pony light show Thursday night at dusk. Talent Show, Ice Cream Float Bar Friday night. Bingo, Golden Nugget Hunt (medallion hunt) and Crack the Safe (participation game) Friday and Saturday. District Couple of the Year selection, Dress Competitions, Bike Show, CPR/First Aid≠ Refresher, Bike and Trailer Course, vendors, ì Not so Newlywed Gameî and new games.

Visit www.gwrra≠ tx.org or Texas District Director Mike Thacker, 281≠ 686≠ 8892.

MAY 20 — 21, 2016 KENTUCKY DISTRICT RIDE≠ IN AT THE CROSSROADS CAMPGROUND, 109 Tunnel Hill Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, 42701. A weekend of fun and relaxation.

Camp with old friends and make new friends as you participate in activities that include a scenic ride, swap meet, games, coffee and pancakes, dinner, door prizes, 50/50, Poker hands and lots of social time.

Campground includes pool, volleyball court, horseshoes and more. For more information, go to www.gwrraky.com.

JUNE 16 — 18, 2016 OHIO DISTRICT RALLY, ì Buckeye Rally,î held in Canfi eld, Ohio. For more information, contact Rudy Copeland, Ohio District Director, at director@ohiogwrra. org or 937≠ 726≠ 6243.

JULY 8 — 9, 2016 MN/ND DISTRICT RALLY ì WING IT TO WILLMAR,î in beautiful Minnesota Lake country. Seminars, guided rides, Couple of the Year and Individual of the Year selection and GWRRA MN/ND District Chapter of the Year announced. Splash, a hit event last year will be held again.

On≠ bike games, off≠ bike games, light parade and Saturday grand parade.

Registration online at www.mngwrra.us.

Contact District Directors, Joe and Jan Marek at 651≠ 565≠ 3563.

JULY 14 — 16, 2016 SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT RALLY ñ Winginí Down on the Farm in Anderson, SC. Join us in the air conditioned Civic Center of Anderson for three days of fun, education, safety training, food, ice cream, games and prizes. Drive the Wacky Tractor, if you dare, play Bingo, take a chance to win the grand prize of $1,000.

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ARC, TRC, First Aid/CPR. Buy that needed safety chrome or shop for your favorite lady. Host hotel is Holiday Inn, but rates increase after June 13. Info gwrrasc.com or Phillip Stone, 803≠ 427≠ 1695.

JULY 21 — 23, 2016 ILLINOIS DISTRICT SUMMER RALLY ì WINGIN ITî ON RT. 66, PONTIAC, ILLINOIS. Join us for a great dinner and sunset ride on Thursday night to kick off our riding rally. Ride down historic Route 66. Ride the trolley car to visit one of the 11 free museums in historic downtown Pontiac. Guided rides Friday and Saturday, bike show, lighted fl ag parade, vendors, hospitality room, on≠ bike games and people games. Registration $25. For registration forms and hotel information visit www.gwrra≠ ildistrict.com. For any question, contact Mary Adams at 815≠ 535≠ 8349 or email hondagirl711@yahoo.com.

JULY 22 — 23, 2016 NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS RALLY ≠ ≠ THE RALLY IN THE UPPER VALLEY. Celebrate our 15th annual New England Districts Rally in West Lebanon, NH, at the Fireside Hotel. The fun starts Thursday morning, with the fi rst of many all and half day guided and self≠ guided rides. Friday morning, go on more/different guided and self≠ guided rides. Friday evening join us for a great meal, ice cream social and light parade. Saturday, half day guided and self≠ guided rides before the evening banquet and closing ceremonies. All three days include indoor classroom training sessions, daily raffles, door prizes, awards and access to indoor and outdoor vendors. West Lebanon, NH, is right off RT≠ 89 close to the VT border and RT≠ 91. Ed Heath, NH/VT District Director 603≠ 393≠ 5674 or visit https://nedistrictsrally.shutterfl y.com.

JULY 28 — 30, 2016 IDAHO DISTRICT RALLY AND SWAP MEET. Rock with us in Garden City, Idaho. Weí ve arranged more fun and entertainment than you can imagine! In addition to all the great twisties in the area begging for exploration, we have tours arranged at World Center of Birds of Prey and Warhawk Air Museum. Historical guided rides for those interested. Weí ll have our famous BBQ Rib dinner. Bring your gently used items to the swap meet!

Camp or reserve a room in the local hotel. Visit our website at http://gwrra≠ id.us for registration and reservation details or contact Idaho District Director Don Weber at 208≠ 660≠ 7836 or ponderosads@roadrunner.com. Space is limited!

AUGUST 4 — 6, 2016 GWRRA NY/NJ Bi≠ State Rally A Taste of Mardi Gras. Holiday Inn, Swedesboro, NJ. Rooms are $99 a night with two free full buffet breakfasts included in price. Thursday Night Dinner and Ice Cream Social. Friday Night Dinner and Costume Dance Party with a New Orleans fl are, experience the No≠ Zone Truck. Guided rides of scenic areas. Saturday Banquet and Awards. http://gwrra≠ northeastregion.org. Contact: Nancy Young, 856≠ 358≠ 8752 or N.J. D.D. Dan and RuthAnn Camire at goldeaglewings@yahoo. com or 856≠ 581≠ 3171.

AUGUST 4 — 6, 2016 MICHIGAN DISTRICT RALLY 2016 THEME IS ì GUNSMOKE,î OSCEOLA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, EVART, MICHIGAN. Join

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us for guided rides, seminars, vendors, games and more! For more up to date information, visit our website at gwrra≠ mi.org or email District Directors Bob and Kim Scott, bobnkim58@ gmail.com.

AUGUST 11 — 13, 2016 The COLORADO DISTRICT presents its 27th annual ì Winginí The Rockiesî convention, ì Roariní To Montrose!î Held in Friendship Hall in beautiful (and affordable) Montrose, Colorado, gateway to the majestic San Juan Mountains. ARC and TRC Rider Education courses, Medic First Aid (CPR) plus LTP and MEP seminars.

Barbecue with world≠ famous Olathe sweet corn. Improved ice≠ cream ride grand parade to Russell Stover retail facility. Self≠ guided scenic rides to Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Million Dollar Highway, Telluride. Registration forms with host hotel information at www.coloradogwrra.com. For info, Andy or Sherry Smith, 303≠ 923≠ 8342 or dd@coloradogwrra.com.

AUGUST 19 — 20, 2016 THE BLAST, Kentuckyí s Rally, the theme this year is WINGí N THE CAVES. It will be held at the Cave City Convention Center in Cave City, Kentucky. Events include Scavenger Hunt, self≠ guided rides, Mammoth Cave tours, light parade and on≠ bike games. Host hotels are Comfort Inn and Sleep Inn. Host campground is Cave Country RV Park. For more information, go to www.gwrraky.com.

AUGUST 25 — 27, 2016 NE/SD DISTRICT RALLY IN WALL, SOUTH DAKOTA, ON THE WAY TO BILLINGS. Begin your Wing Ding 38 adventure with us at Wall Community Center in Wall, South Dakota. Wall is on northern side of the Badlands, seen as entrance to one of the most scenic and memorable U.S. locations. Within 90 minutes of major attractions, such as Mount Rushmore/Crazy Horse Monuments, Deadwood, Spearfi sh Canyon, Sturgis, Custer State Park, Badlands National Park, Needles Highway, and within walking distance of world famous Wall Drug Store! Rally focus on riding, as many as eight guided rides each day. Area ride maps. Other Rally events with registration: pulled pork dinner, team riding seminar Thursday night and more. Help us promote Fun and Friendship in area called one the biggest motorcycling hot spots in the nation! Call Rick Saunders at 402≠ 895≠ 7965 or email gwrranesd@gmail for more info. Rally registrations, hotel information, ride survey at www.gwrrane.com.

AUGUST 28 — 30, 2016 WING DING 38 WELCOMING PARTY in Wyoming, (AKA 28TH ANNUAL WY DISTRICT RALLY) in beautiful and historic Sheridan WY, only 140 miles from Billings. You will be nestled at the base of the Big Horn Mountains, one of the most beautiful rides in the western hemisphere, Beartooth Pass and Chief Josephí s Highway just to mention a couple. Events will kick off Sunday night with a big western welcoming party, then on to some great riding Monday and into a heck of a western BBQ on Monday night. Stop by the NE/SD rally in Wall, SD Aug. 25≠ 27, continuing on 275 miles west our WY District Rally in Sheridan WY Aug 28≠ 30, and then onto Wing Ding Aug. 31 thru Sept. 3. Check for exciting updates to our Rally schedule. Rich or Dalene Goetz at rdgoetz@centurylink.net, 307≠ 682≠ 7900 or follow us at our Wyoming District website www.gwrra≠ wy.org.

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CHAPTER EVENTS MAY 1, 2016 PA CHAPTER Mí S 28TH ANNUAL HOBO STEW / DICE RUN. Registration from 9:30≠ 11 a.m. at Williamsport Honda, 2091 Lycoming Creek Road, Williamsport, PA. Fee is $8 plus a can of soup (no cream style) per person. Awards, food and free ì Share the Roadî exhibit follow the ride. Event held rain or shine. All bikes, trikes and four wheelers are welcome. John Markley at jandmarkely@gmail.com or 570≠ 326≠ 0947.

MAY 14, 2016 MAY MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS GATHERING FOR REGION F, CHAPTER D IN FARMINGTON, NM, at the SJ Plaza, 10 a.m.≠ 12 p.m. Email childuvgod2001@yahoo.com for more information.

MAY 14, 2016 CA≠ 2K RALLY AT JELLY BELLY CANDY FACTORY. Our 2016 ì Day with the Krowsî is being hosted at the incredible Jelly Belly Candy Factory located at One (1) Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfi eld, CA 94534. Registration includes VIP parking and tours, games and may great prizes. For more info, contact CA≠ 2K Chapter Directors Nick and Kim Odell at 510=323≠ 5993 or nicklodell@ att.net. Flyer available at www.gwrraca2k.org.

MAY 20 ó 21, 2016 TRI≠ CITY WINGS ANNUAL STEAK OUT AND BEAN SUPPER AT ROAN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, ROAN MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE. For more information, contact Richard Pendleton at 423≠ 245≠ 8484 or Junior Watts, 423≠ 239≠ 5433.

MAY 27 ó 30, 2016 WASHINGTON CHAPTER WA≠ L ANNUAL ì DESERT SPRING FLINGî at Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA. Bike games, show≠ and≠ shine, adult games, rides, light parade, entertainment. Onsite camping and motels available. Go to www.gwrra≠ wa≠ l.org for fl yer under events. Mike Turner, 509≠ 845≠ 1069 or mike99336@hotmail.com.

JUNE 3 ó 4, 2016 2016 NEW YORK DISTRICT RIDE≠ IN. NY Chapters D and T hosting weekend event in the ì Greek Peaksî of New York.

Hosted by CNY Powersports of Cortland, NY, Greek Peak Resort/ Hope Lake Lodge and Resort, and Cortland County Visitor and Convention Bureau. Guided tour motorcycle rides, seminars, 50/50 and many more prize drawings. Saturday, great tasting BBQ by Pig≠ Vycious of Cortland. Hotel rooms and registration go to http://GWRRA≠ NY≠ T.org or call Chapter Directors Ted and Janice Zamorski at 315≠ 733≠ 4202. Room Block reservation rates end May 1, 2016.

JUNE 25, 2016 CHAPTER CA1≠ L PIRATE RIDE IN SANTA MARIA, CA. Start your day with coffee and donuts, enjoy a Bar≠ Bar≠ Que lunch, chances to win door prizes and grand prize. Ride the central coast of California. Contact info CD Bob and Barb Dowdy, 805≠ 610≠ 2892.

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JUNE 25, 2016 QUEEN CITY WINGS ñ MISSOURI CHAPTER B will be hosting their 3RD ANNUAL ì BEE RUN.î Rides of 45 minutes to one hour will start leaving Geneí s Gallery at 945 N. Glenstone, Springfi eld, Missouri, at 9 a.m. to Springfi eld Living Memorial Park. Fun, games, silent auction, participation prizes, lunch included, 50/50.

Proceeds benefi t Child Advocacy Council. For more information, phone 417≠ 844≠ 4758.

JULY 1 ó 2, 2016 CHAPTER BC≠ D ANNUAL GOLD RUN 2016 will be held in Princeton, B.C., July 1≠ 2, 2016. Chapter D has moved the event in 2016 ONLY so we can participate at Wing Ding 38. For more information email directorsbcd@gmail.com or call 604≠ 557≠ 0622.

JULY 30, 2016 McDonough, GA, Chapter Aí s Beach Party Fun Day, 10 a.m.≠ 2 p.m. About 30 miles south of Atlanta. Registration $8, includes lunch ñ children and COYs are free. Indoor games, door prizes, Chapter Challenge, 50/25/25 and grand prize drawing for a $250 gift certifi cate from Garyí s Hobbie Shop. 2000 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin, GA 30223. http://gwrra≠ gaa.com or Juanita Rackley, 770≠ 860≠ 1533 or cd1@gwrra≠ gaa.com.

AUGUST 21, 2016 Illinois Chapter ì Lî 33rd Annual Poker Run, Eagles Club 3829 11th St. (IL Route 251), Rockford, Illinois. All bikes welcome. First bike out at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Ron Heffelfi nger, 1≠ 815≠ 335≠ 2151. Come ride with us.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 32nd Annual Toy Run to benefi t Toys For Tots. OPEN TO ALL MOTORCYCLISTS. RAIN OR SHINE! Food, prizes, drawings and more! Michigan Chapter W ñ Adrian Michigan Maple City Wings. Visit gwrra≠ mi/chapter/w or email CDs Bob and Marcia Kinsey, maplecitywings@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER 16 ó 18, 2016 GWRRA ALL CHAPTERS EAST HOSTED BY CHAPTER PA≠ K. Drummer Boy Camping, Gettysburg, PA. http://gwrra≠ northeastregion.org.

SEPTEMBER 20 ó 21, 2016 TRI CITY WINGS TN≠ C, WINGS ACROSS TENNESSEE will be Sept. 20≠ 21, 2016. For more information, contact Jerry Fleenor, 423≠ 323≠ 5433, or visit our website, http://tricitywingstn≠ c.com.

SEPTEMBER 23 ó 25, 2016 32nd Annual Southern Illinois Ride≠ IN hosted by southern Illinois Chapters. DuQuoin State Fairground. Registration $10 per person. Includes two hot meals, people and bike games, guided scenic rides, dirty bingo, motorcycle≠ related fl ea market.

Cash giveaway to preregistered attendees. Registration form at www.orgsites.com/il/southernilridein/ or contact Carlene Kohlenberger at 618≠ 303≠ 1366.

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#$%&&'(')*& Classifi ed listings are a benefi t for GWRRA Members and are for Membersí personal property only. Listings limited to approximately 30 words each. Include year, model, mileage, price, name, phone number, email, state or province. We reserve the right to edit entries. Visit Gwrra.org/messageboards/classifi eds for up≠ to≠ date, Member≠ maintained classifi ed listings.

Type or print written entries and send to ì Classifi ed Ads,î GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or by email to editor@gwrra.org. Please include ì Classifi edî or ì Classifi edsî in the subject line of an email. Deadline is the fourth Friday of the month approximately two months before the issueí s cover date.

+,-,.#/#$)& 1992 GW 1500 Aspencade, Red, 98K miles, AM/FM, CB, J&M headset, cruise control, reverse, backrest, other extras, excellent condition, garage kept, asking $4,700, call Ron at 540≠ 774≠ 1189, Roanoke, VA. 1998 Gold Wing SE1500 cc with matching Bushtec trailer. Many extras and upgrades. Professionally maintained with supporting records, 153,000 km. Very attractive combination. Selling bike and trailer, we no longer ride. $11,500 Canadian.

For further info, please contact Alton at 613≠ 658≠ 5316 or email allaglen@ aol.com. Ontario, Canada.

Ads run one month on a fi rst come, fi rst serve, space≠ available basis. Later arriving ads are held for a succeeding issue.

GWRRA assumes no responsibility for quality of items listed, nor for the outcome of transactions initiated through these listings.

2004 GL1800, White with graphics and pinstriping. 109,000 touring miles.

Loaded with chrome aftermarket parts including wheels, valve covers, timing chain cover and many more.

Baker Air Wings are also included.

Decorative lighting is installed from front to back. A bargain at $11,000.

269≠ 476≠ 2321 or 269≠ 816≠ 4745.

2005 1800 Gold Wing, Blue, 47,850 miles, ABS, trunk rack and spoiler, CB, trailer hitch, for more information contact Steve and Dianne Lilley at 519≠ 762≠ 3317 or dianne.biker@gmail. com. Asking $10,000 U.S. or $13,000 CN. Will send pictures.

1998 Honda Gold Wing SE 1500, 144,000 miles, $3,950. White.

Robert, 321≠ 480≠ 5459. Florida.

Please leave voicemail/text. Craigslist: 5396835268 for additional details email rbrtstnr18@gmail.com.

2006 GL1800, Black, 23,604 miles.

Very clean, garage kept and covered, lots of chrome. Switchblades, passenger armrest, trailer hitch, new tires, CB, XM. Never dropped, one owner. Robstown, TX. Gary, 361≠ 946≠ 2705. gjcris@aol.com. $10,000. Pics available.

1999 GL1500 SE 50th Anniversary edition. 64,400 miles, Silver, lots of chrome, trailer setup, passenger armrests, cup butlers, helmets with headsets, CB, runs great. Selling due to back issues. WI. $6,500. Call Randy 920≠ 851≠ 2302, hermsenr@ sbcglobal.net.

2006 Honda Gold Wing 1800. Black with 45,000 miles. Has air bag and the many, many extras that go with that.

Also has installed MCPRW (Internet search for more information). Bought new. Too old to ride now. $14,500.

Call Paul at 616≠ 403≠ 9393 or email pkandj@chartermi.net.

2004 GL1800, Titanium, 60K. Excellent condition. Always garaged.

Lots of chrome. Professionally serviced. Selling for health reasons. $9,995. Bill 623≠ 584≠ 0100. Sun City West, AZ.

2006 Gold Wing, White, one owner, 108K miles, F4 windshield, running lights, foot pegs, CB, trunk and bag lights, GPS, hand and seat heaters, service manual, cargo trailer, two helmets, all service records, camping gear. Interested? Make

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decent offer! 606≠ 378≠ 8611.

2007 Gold Wing GL1800 comfort pkg, Navigation, 87K, Orange Metallic, CB, J&M headset and mic, Bluetooth sys., Chrome wheels with LED lights in front, Centramatic balancers front and rear, HID headlites, LED fog lights, LED lights throughout bike, Baker Built air wings front cruiser pegs, passenger transformer boards, cruiser pegs, engine complete chrome, F4 Plus 2 windshield with vent, custom LED turn signals front and rear, LED spoiler wing, LED rear lights, luggage rack, trailer hitch, many more, too much to list. Bike runs/rides like new. $13,900.

606≠ 524≠ 2469, can send pictures.

2008 GL1800 Gold Wing, Black, 72,000 miles, NAV, ABS, premium sound, heated seats and grips, CB, handle bar raisers, LED driving lights, Utopia backrest, over $3,400 in functional accessories. Progressive suspension at 68,238 miles. New tires at 70,171 miles. Garaged. $12,000.

972≠ 612≠ 4168.

-.'0)& 1989 Honda GL1500 Motor Trike conversion, Wineberry. 77,501 miles, CB, intercom, F4 windshield, heated handgrip, rider and passenger footrest, wired for electric clothing, backrest, Baker air wings, voltage regulator, cruise control and many more accessories. Detroit, Michigan area. $5,900. Call Jan at 248≠ 355≠ 0715 or email jangubkin@gmail.com.

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1993 GL1500 Aspencade with a Motor Trike conversion. Candy≠ Apple Red with striping by Linus. Aftermarket seat, highway boards, driver backrest, air wings, luggage rack, trailer hitch, Tulsa vented, windshield, extra lights, mud guards, extra chrome etc. $10,000 or best offer, must sell need the space for my 2001.

JansenDavid73@yahoo.com, 715≠ 834≠ 7345. Currently in storage but is accessible.

1995 20th Anniversary Gold Wing SEi1500 with 2007 Champion trike conversion and matching cargo trailer. Excellent condition, never dropped, always garaged, carefully maintained. 103,000 miles. CB radio and intercom for rider and co≠ rider, 90≠ amp alternator and new battery.

LED lights all around. Two≠ tone Red. Pictures available. Helmets and jackets. Health does not permit riding. $12,900. Call Neal at 505≠ 916≠ 7993.

Los Lunas, NM. 2000 Gold Wing 1500 Anniversary Edition with Champion trike kit.

36,443 miles. Garage kept. Lots of lights. Helmet to match and cover. $16,000. Two≠ tone Red. 313≠ 410≠ 9425, Linda. MI. 2008 Gold Wing CSC trike. 26,000 miles. New front tire, Goodyear rain tires on rear. New battery and front brake pads. Rear transformer floorboards, front pegs, armrests, backrest, Baker Built air wings, luggage rack, belly pan, ISO grips, cup holders, fl ashing brake lights, rear hitch, audio pkg., CB, chrome and lights. Also includes trailer. Pictures available. $24,500. 417≠ 247≠ 1778 or tomkingmv@hotmail.com.

-.%'$).&234%.-&333333333 %5*3%##)&&,.')& Two GMAX67S≠ Silver helmets, large and small, with Sena SMH5 dual intercom. All new, never used. Have boxes, warranties, etc. Call for info.

Paid $375. Asking $300 for all. 405≠ 200≠ 5974. OK. For Gold Wing motorcycle ñ Kuryakyn Driver Floorboard kit #330152. Listed $387. Sell for $150. Plus front fi ts GL

Gold Wing 2002≠ 2010, 2012≠ 2013.

Also fits GL1800 GW F6B 2013.

Excellent condition. Bob Herr, 719≠ 821≠ 5074. Pueblo, CO.

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2003 Lehman trike kit, aluminum wheels, 15,000 miles on tires. $1,000 OBO. 920≠ 467≠ 8187.

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E≠ Trike conversion kit. Purchased 2014.

Fits 2004, í 05, í 09 GL1800. Painted Black Cherry Candy (Bloodstone Red).

12≠ inch wheels. Pictures available.

Asking $2,800 OBO. Larry wingerco@ msn.com.

Brookside Import Specialties ...... 079

Trike take off parts 1500. Trailer hitch and plug≠ and≠ go wiring. Rear tire and rim (tire has only 1,500 miles). Rear end and triple tree. Plus other standard parts from triking bike. Make offer.

Call Jerry 405≠ 473≠ 8511. í 97 ASM ì Road Wagonî cargo trailer.

Unique trailer has tandem axles. Pulls like a dream. For smaller vehicles or motorcycle. Blue. Trailer weighs 320 lbs. Covered ice chest and matching bra or rock protector up front. Can send pictures. $1,800. WA. Michael, 360≠ 601≠ 3958 or miller99val@msn. com.

Two Vetter one≠ piece rain and weather suits, one large and one extra large.

Very good shape. $165 for pair. Pair highway boards for 1≠ inch crash bar $85. Rich, 715≠ 279≠ 0158. WI.

AIM .......................................................049 Big Bike Parts ................................... 057 Centramatic ........................................ 031 Clymer ................................................. 077 Corbin Pacifi c, Inc............................ 037 Diamond Gusset ..............................009 Eurowing ............................................049 Geico Insurance ................................. C3 Geneí s Gallery .................................. 025 Goodyear Dunlop Tires .................003 Harbor Freight ................................... 014 Heli Modifi ed, Inc. ...........................030 Helite ...................................................004 Impact Battery .................................. 022 Innovative Balancing ...................... 033 J&M Corp ............................................. C2 Joe Rocket ...........................................011 KD Cycle ............................................. 033 Klock Werks Kustom Cycles.........045 Law Tigers ..........................................001 Long Ride Shields ........................... 032 Metrix ................................................... 013

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Wanted: Rear half of front fender for 2012 Blue Gold Wing. 563≠ 845≠ 5649.

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The World of Motorcycles: An Illustrated Encyclopedia. 22 Volumes $175. Mick Walkerí s Italian Racing Motorcycles. $10. Vic Willoughby: Winning Motorcycle Engines. $10.

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Perfect Sleeper ................................. 021

Disney World lakefront home rental.

3/2, fully furnished, four miles from Disney entrance. Private wharf on 100≠ acre lake. Great fi shing. 24/7 security gate. Clubhouse near home with three pools, Jacuzzi, tennis courts and playground. $700≠ $850/wk. GWRRA Members only. Gary, 832≠ 707≠ 1473.

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REGIONAL DIRECTORS JIM & SUE JACKSON* .......................................SOUTHEAST (A) ........................................................500 LEE RD 931 ..........................SMITHS STATION ........AL ............36877 ...............334-297-1719 THOMAS & RENEE WASLUCK* .....................NORTHEAST (B) ........................................................279 CHURCH RD. ......................MOUNTAIN TOP...........PA ............18707................ 570-474-1014 LLOYD & BECKY GLYDEWELL .......................GREAT LAKES (D) ......................................................555 W POSSUM RD ..................SPRINGFIELD ................OH ...........45506 ..............937-322-7156 BOB & NICKI FOWKES ......................................AMERICAí S HEARTLAND (E) ................................904 JAY DEE AVE ......................DIXON ..............................IL ..............61021 ............... 815-288-5919 KEITH & TERESA MORRISON.........................SOUTHWEST (F) ........................................................2624 SALTILLO RD NE ..............RIO RANCHO ...............NM...........87144 ................505-771-0171 JAMES & REBA BERRY......................................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ..............................................90 QUAIL RIDGE DR.................MONROE.........................LA ............71203 ............... 318-348-1275 CHERI & TERRY HUFFMAN ............................BIG SKY (I) ....................................................................280 NE PALOMAR CT ..............HILLSBORO ...................OR ...........97124.............503-648-0343 GLENDA & ALAN KEOUGH .............................APPALACHIAN (N) ....................................................1149 ABBEVILLE ST ...................SAN ANTONIO..............FL.............38017 .............901-494-9053 C A N A DA PAT WILLIAMS ......................................................GREAT NORTHWEST (J).........................................10470 ASHDOWN PLACE .......SURREY ...........................BC............V4N1W6 ......... 604-951-9441 FRANCOIS & CHANTAL SEGUIN..................CENTRAL CANADA (K) ...........................................930 ROUTE 6...............................CURRAN..........................ON ...........K0B 1C0 .......... 613-673-2341 ALLAN & VALERIE TUCKER ............................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L) ......................................265 STEVENS RD RR 1 .............LONDONDERRY...........NS............BOM 1MO .....902-662-2276

D I S TR I C T D I R E C TO R S , C H A P TE R D I R E C TO R S & C H A P TE R LO C ATI O N S USA ALABAMA D/D AL≠ A AL≠ B AL≠ D AL≠ F AL≠ G AL≠ H AL≠ J AL≠ L AL≠ M AL≠ N

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Teasley, F NAPP, D FOSNIGHT JR, R LANDERS, R * WILLIAMS, C COLVIN, D * BREEDING, C BEALL, R LUKER, P SNYDER, D NAIRMORE, J

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205≠ 533≠ 2016 251≠ 510≠ 8628 256≠ 721≠ 9151 256≠ 452≠ 4482 334≠ 395≠ 8324 334≠ 222≠ 1294 256≠ 233≠ 1125 205≠ 393≠ 2653 334≠ 682≠ 5592 334≠ 219≠ 1863 256≠ 572≠ 2925

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RUSSELLVILLE MCCALLA DOTHAN BIRMINGHAM PRATTVILLE

D/D AK≠ A AK≠ B AK≠ M AK≠ P

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SWINDLE, M * 256≠ 412≠ 3804 TEASLEY, P 205≠ 567≠ 8335 WILLIAMSON JR, B 334≠ 237≠ 0466 BROWN, R 205≠ 948≠ 8991 MCGALLIARD, R 334≠ 365≠ 7589

ALASKA NORWOOD, S HOEHNE, J NORWOOD, S BROWN, B HOOVER, J

907≠ 696≠ 3551 907≠ 248≠ 5054 907≠ 696≠ 3551 907≠ 232≠ 6495 520≠ 424≠ 5257

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TUCSON TUCSON LAKE HAVASU CTY MESA SIERRA VISTA GREEN VALLEY TUCSON BULLHEAD CITY PRESCOTT PHOENIX SCOTTSDALE YUMA CASA GRANDE

WOO, G HAGEN, M WOO, G PRENTICE, T * HOWARD, L * JOHNSON, L HRIGORA, N BROWN, G GASTON, S * OLIVER, J * READ, J CART JR, H MELBY, M

520≠ 400≠ 9897 520≠ 990≠ 4472 520≠ 400≠ 9897 602-438-9660 520-459-0079 765-617-4212 810-923-4117 760-500-3084 928-759-9719 623-694-6356 480-406-5871 928-247-9347 520≠ 431≠ 0155

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ARKANSAS D/D AR≠ B AR≠ C AR≠ D AR≠ E AR≠ F AR≠ K AR≠ L

BLYTHEVILLE FAYETTEVILLE CABOT JONESBORO HOT SPRINGS FORT SMITH BRYANT CONWAY

GLASSCOCK, J * STEWART, W AUSTIN, R COOPER, K * DRENNON SR, D ARMENTROUT, B DELLINGER, R LITTEL, W

FL≠ 2R FORT LAUDERDALE 870≠ 623≠ 4578 479≠ 790≠ 4936 501≠ 831≠ 0895 870≠ 215≠ 2579 501≠ 463≠ 2948 479≠ 414≠ 1089 501≠ 944≠ 4705 501≠ 350≠ 2096

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CLARK, N HARMON, R VIDO, J ENSLEY, D KENNISH, C RICHARDSON, C CLYMER, C FREELAND, K * DOWDY, R* REID, T DEL MAR, T DEVOR, K THOMAS, K RILEY, P JOHNSON, R WHITTED, J EWING, R ODELL, N RIOLO, N * KUELLMER, D WILSON, D ESPOSITO, S RIPPE, S * WHITESON, T

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LINCOLN STONINGTON FAIRFIELD

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SMITH, A GRIFFIN, J GRIMSLEY, C WILLS, B BENAVIDEZ, A CRUZAN, D LAPE, B FISHER, F * BRADLEY, D FULLER, R

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CONNECTICUT POIRIER, J BOISSEVAIN, R POIRIER, D

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DELAWARE BROWN, M GRIFFITH, W INGRAM JR, K

302≠ 449≠ 0877 302≠ 312≠ 1896 410≠ 208≠ 4803

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BERRY, W SHRADER, N * WILLIS, M BACCUS, G WESSLER, D HIGGINS, G DONALDSON, D * SADLON, M MITCHELL SR, T MCGINNIS, J RUBINO, M JORDAN, L BLACK, D JOHNSON, D SMITH, R * MATZ, P PALMORE, C HOPKINS, D JACQUINET, J HARRIS, R * HAYES, A TOBIN, T JETTE, G KELLAM, K SMITH, C * BANER, W ANDERSON, H LANDSNAES, G * DISBROW, G KIRCHNER, L CARLTON, W * GRIMES, R * BEATTIE, J MORRIS, D

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CLEMMER, L RACKLEY, J LANDRUM, N WATTS, C SEWARD, J BERTRAM, D CLEMMER,L PAYNE, R CATES, L LIVINGSTON, W * BROTHERS, F * HURD, D JONES, B WHITENER, M DEKLE, M OWENS, B AIKENS, D POWELL, K PIPER, J STEWART, D *

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CRAWFORDSVILLE LEBANON NEW ALBANY MARION INDIANAPOLIS TERRE HAUTE FORT WAYNE ANDERSON WARSAW FORT WAYNE MILAN GOSHEN KOKOMO LAFAYETTE LIBERTY GREENWOOD WASHINGTON COLUMBIA CITY SCOTTSBURG EVANSVILLE ELKHART PORTAGE UNION CITY HUNTINGTON ANGOLA LAPORTE COLUMBUS BLOOMINGTON

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MARION DES MOINES CHEROKEE MASON CITY BURLINGTON CEDAR RAPIDS OTTUMWA WATERLOO DAVENPORT SHELDON FT DODGE

D/D KS≠ A KS≠ B KS≠ C KS≠ F KS≠ H KS≠ P KS≠ Q

EMPORIA WICHITA GARDNER TOPEKA EL DORADO HUTCHINSON WICHITA ARKANSAS CITY

D/D KY≠ A KY≠ B1 KY≠ C KY≠ G KY≠ H KY≠ S KY≠ T KY≠ W KY≠ Y

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D/D LA≠ A LA≠ B LA≠ C LA≠ D LA≠ E LA≠ F LA≠ H LA≠ J LA≠ K LA≠ M LA≠ O

HAHNVILLE BATON ROUGE LAFAYETTE SHREVEPORT WEST MONROE ALEXANDRIA SLIDELL HOUMA LAKE CHARLES METAIRIE DE RIDDER FRANKLINTON

D/D ME≠ A ME≠ C ME≠ D

SABATTUS SANFORD LEWISTON BANGOR

D/D MD≠ B MD≠ C MD≠ F MD-H MD≠ I MD≠ J MD≠ K MD≠ L

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D/D MA≠ A MA≠ C MA≠ F

WESTFORD WAKEFIELD SUTTON BERKLEY

D/D MI≠ A MI≠ C MI≠ C2 MI≠ D MI≠ D2 MI≠ E MI≠ F MI≠ F2 MI≠ G MI≠ G2 MI≠ H2 MI≠ J MI≠ J2 MI≠ K2 MI≠ L MI≠ N MI≠ Q MI≠ Q2

GLADWIN STERLING HEIGHTS MONROE LUDINGTON PORTAGE HOWELL CLARKSTON MARINE CITY DAVISON ROCKFORD EDMORE TAYLOR JACKSON CLARE BIG RAPIDS LANSING MUSKEGON SAULT STE MARIE CASS CITY

SCHOECK, J GATTENBY, E MAGNANT, J WILLIAMS, D CHASTAIN, E MANN, T * MCDONALD, D KISTLER, J *

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KENTUCKY DOZIER , J FLAHERTY, J GROVES, T VANHOOSE, M DIERIG, T BROADWAY, R DODSON, C JOHNSON, L ABNER, S BONDURANT, D

270≠ 268≠ 2122 502≠ 966≠ 8376 270≠ 850≠ 9006 859≠ 753≠ 5818 859≠ 781≠ 8743 502≠ 647≠ 3778 270≠ 765≠ 0940 606≠ 434≠ 1856 606≠ 524≠ 2691 270≠ 705≠ 0307

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INDIANA FABER, R WILLIAMS, D BROWN, J NEWMAN, G WHITE, R ROBBINS, A WARMELS, R HUNTER, L * PRATER, R ECKELBARGER, N SNAPP, E CRIPE, S MCMAIN, G* FELDT, E NEWMAN, T * SWIFT, J KIEFNER, D * HODSON, D SPAULDING, D SCHREINER, M DALY, V OROURKE, J MICHEAU, W CUSTER, S * NELSON, M ALEXANDER, G SHAFFER, D MCKEE, P

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ILLINOIS ADAMS, M * KAM, G HUIZENGA, G MURRAY, L WEBSTER, D * HALL, D SCHMIDT, W VOLSCH, K DAVIS, L KAHAN, E GASAWAY, J GAITROS, T * HEFFELFINGER, R * BUFFINGTON, N RAGO, J RIBBING, D WALLER, P BANKS, S PROSTKO, J EUBANK, C PEEK, D OGUINN, B JUNGER, M HORTON, L KOPCHOK, J

WRIGHT, T TINGLE, D ANDERSON, J CALLAHAN, J * MILLER, K MORAVEC III, J * MASON, S BAHE, R * BOEMECKE, D BRONS, D HARRIS, R*

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ROUSSELL, R FREEMAN, J JUDICE, M HENRIKSON, E PYBURN, J FOWLER, J PENTNEY, A CAMBRE, J WOLFE, R SACRA SR, S REED JR, T VINCE, W

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MASSACHUSETTS LEBLOND, K * TRAYNOR, M GRAFF, M CERCE, F

978≠ 692≠ 1169 617≠ 293≠ 1405 781≠ 248≠ 7344 508≠ 763≠ 4508

MICHIGAN SCOTT, R KUIPER, K HANSON, T SCOTT, R WING, D BENNETT, C ZARELLA, J HOLSBEKE, M KEPHART, L BOSTIC, E * BEECH, K LAWRENCE, G WILLIAMS, G TICE, J REED, D BOWERS, V WIGGINS, L BRICKER, F MCLEOD, A

989≠ 429≠ 9144 586≠ 201≠ 7901 734≠ 289≠ 3289 989≠ 429≠ 9144 269≠ 657≠ 2946 810≠ 923≠ 9236 248≠ 922≠ 9882 810≠ 434≠ 5068 810≠ 348≠ 3702 616≠ 791≠ 4587 616≠ 984≠ 2593 313≠ 388≠ 8299 517≠ 262≠ 0896 989≠ 366≠ 4020 231≠ 796≠ 3716 517≠ 643≠ 1565 231≠ 740≠ 9223 906≠ 632≠ 0910 989≠ 874≠ 5719

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MI≠ R MI≠ R2 MI≠ S2 MI≠ V MI≠ V2 MI≠ W MI≠ W2 MI≠ Y MI≠ Z

CHARLOTTE IONIA DETROIT MIDLAND CARO ADRIAN WAYNE HOUGHTON LAKE CHEBOYGAN

SWAN, A LAWSON, A REYNOLDS, L THILL, R MCKENNEY, J KINSEY, R MCMILLIN, G TIDBALL, R THORNTON, W

D/D MN≠ C MN≠ D MN≠ G MN≠ I MN≠ N MN≠ O MN≠ Q MN≠ R MN≠ W

WABASHA LAKE CRYSTAL DULUTH NE TWIN CITIES HIBBING SOUTH TWIN CITIES NW TWIN CITIES MAPLE GROVE AUSTIN BUFFALO

616≠ 318≠ 0478 616≠ 215≠ 9484 734≠ 595≠ 0438 989≠ 326≠ 0639 989≠ 823≠ 3089 517≠ 458≠ 6807 734≠ 674≠ 3678 989≠ 345≠ 1875 231≠ 627≠ 9192

MINNESOTA MAREK, J JOHNSON, B MARSHALL, B PATTERSON, B ANTIKAINEN, D TUCKER, K TAYLOR, B HICKS, R PETTIT, R ANGELL, D

507≠ 272≠ 7404 507≠ 375≠ 5655 218≠ 626≠ 2831 612≠ 715≠ 4318 218≠ 966≠ 0483 651≠ 308≠ 6744 763≠ 862≠ 2479 612≠ 210≠ 5442 507≠ 236≠ 1436 320≠ 274≠ 8711

MISSISSIPPI D/D MS≠ B MS≠ C MS≠ D MS≠ E MS≠ F MS≠ J MS≠ L MS≠ N MS≠ O MS≠ Q MS≠ Y MS≠ Z

OLIVE BRANCH GULFPORT COLUMBUS MERIDIAN VICKSBURG JACKSON BATESVILLE LAUREL TUPELO CARRIERE GREENVILLE HERNANDO DIAMONDHEAD

SCHAFER, H SWEETING, M WHEAT, D ROSAMOND, L WILLIAMS, E MOZINGO SR, D ANDERSON, L MCCARTHY, T ABNEY, T HUGHES, M HILL, D JULLIEN, T KRING, D

662≠ 420≠ 7238 228≠ 868≠ 2427 662≠ 328≠ 2652 601≠ 486≠ 3482 601≠ 415≠ 1241 601≠ 906≠ 1278 662≠ 832≠ 0725 601≠ 369≠ 0576 662≠ 255≠ 5390 601≠ 590≠ 1830 662≠ 822≠ 4182 662≠ 892≠ 8178 228≠ 365≠ 8372

MISSOURI D/D BARNHART MO≠ B SPRINGFIELD MO≠ B2 SEDALIA MO≠ G JEFFERSON CITY MO≠ I JACKSON MO≠ K KANSAS CITY MO≠ O Oí FALLON MO≠ P SULLIVAN MO-R CABOOL MO≠ W HARRISBURG MO≠ W2ST PETERS MO≠ Z ST LOUIS

GIBSON, L COLEMAN, B * MOWRY, L TALKEN, A CHILES, L MAYS, F KAUFMANN, G DAWSON, D GIBSON, L ANTHONY, L PHELPS, R RUEGGE, J

636≠ 223≠ 2402 417≠ 844≠ 4758 663≠ 631≠ 6833 573≠ 645≠ 8730 573≠ 579≠ 8618 816≠ 443≠ 2458 636≠ 485≠ 4319 573≠ 205≠ 9569 636-223-2402 573≠ 474≠ 4521 314≠ 837≠ 6276 636≠ 464≠ 4639

MONTANA D/D MT≠ B MT≠ G MT≠ M

BILLINGS BILLINGS GREAT FALLS MISSOULA

BONNETT, C SCHLENKER, G SHANHOLTZ, K JEFFERIES, W

D/D NE≠ C NE≠ NE NE≠ O NE≠ W

OMAHA COLUMBUS PLAINVIEW OMAHA SCOTTSBLUFF

D/D NV≠ A NV≠ E

RENO LAS VEGAS RENO

D/D NH≠ A NH≠ E NH≠ G

FRANKLIN CONCORD KEENE LACONIA

D/D NJ≠ A NJ≠ D NJ≠ E NJ≠ F NJ≠ G NJ≠ H NJ≠ I

SHAMONG GLASSBORO BORDENTOWN, EGG HARBOR TWP FREEHOLD FLANDERS WATCHUNG TOMS RIVER

406≠ 256≠ 9396 406≠ 530≠ 1101 406≠ 727≠ 9130 406≠ 549≠ 9252

NEBRASKA SAUNDERS, R KRUEGER, T RISLING, D LAKE, R JIMENEZ, D

402≠ 895≠ 7965 402≠ 447≠ 2793 605≠ 665≠ 7526 402≠ 597≠ 1033 308≠ 631≠ 5295

NEVADA FARRINGTON, M JAUMOTTE, C CROW, K

775≠ 747≠ 7477 702≠ 334≠ 6961 775≠ 420≠ 2664

NEW HAMPSHIRE HEATH, E * 603≠ 393≠ 5674 BOLSTER, D * 603≠ 624≠ 0268 BLACK, R 603≠ 532≠ 9342 VAILLANCOURT, M 603≠ 276≠ 0715

NEW JERSEY CAMIRE, D YOUNG, H CASADAY, T GROSSMAN, E ENGLERT, A SPIVACK, T BARR, L SINGER, M

856≠ 581≠ 3171 856≠ 358≠ 8752 609≠ 758≠ 3081 609≠ 374≠ 4328 732≠ 521≠ 4383 973≠ 214≠ 2926 973≠ 242≠ 6161 732≠ 349≠ 7183

NEW MEXICO D/D CLOVIS NM≠ C CLOVIS

BACHMAN, D WEINGATES, T

505≠ 899≠ 4572 575≠ 762≠ 5445

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NM≠ D NM≠ F NM≠ N NM≠ R NM≠ W

FARMINGTON ALBUQUERQUE RIO RANCHO SOUTHEAST ALBUQUERQUE

BACHMAN, D HALL, R OPUSZENSKI, J METTS, J BREWER, T

D/D NY≠ D NY≠ F NY≠ H NY≠ K NY≠ L NY≠ N NY≠ T NY≠ U NY≠ W NY≠ X NY≠ Y

SARATOGA SPRINGS CENTRAL SQUARE ITHACA YOUNGSTOWN HAUPAUGH EARLTON SARATOGA SPRINGS TABERG JAMESTOWN ROCHESTER NEWBURGH BINGHAMTON

505≠ 899≠ 4572 505≠ 220≠ 0284 505≠ 892≠ 4223 575≠ 308≠ 3188 505≠ 604≠ 7546

NEW YORK NUTTING, S NICKAL, W SCHROTH, R FOX, M BULLIS JR, R COONS, P NUTTING, S ZAMORSKI, T CONNELLY, M NUDD, L BORRERO, A SCHEER, C

518≠ 587≠ 1076 315≠ 430≠ 7377 607≠ 739≠ 5421 585≠ 735≠ 5235 631≠ 457≠ 0562 845≠ 345≠ 1457 518≠ 587≠ 1076 315≠ 733≠ 4202 716≠ 499≠ 6765 585≠ 967≠ 0876 646≠ 752≠ 1761 607≠ 373≠ 9128

NORTH CAROLINA D/D ROCKY MOUNT NC≠ A GREENSBORO NC≠ B2 WINSTON≠ SALEM NC≠ C2 SMITHFIELD NC≠ D GREENVILLE NC≠ D2 NEW BERN NC≠ E CARY NC≠ E2 ELIZABETH CITY NC≠ F2 GARNER NC≠ G HIGH POINT NC≠ G2 WAYNESVILLE NC-H2 DURHAM NC≠ I ASHEVILLE NC≠ K2 FAYETTEVILLE NC≠ L GASTONIA NC≠ L2 MOORESVILLE NC≠ M SALISBURY NC≠ M2 HENDERSONVILLE NC≠ N BURLINGTON NC≠ O2 HICKORY NC≠ P2 FOREST CITY NC≠ Q WILMINGTON NC≠ R THOMASVILLE NC≠ S2 SANFORD NC≠ T2 ALBEMARLE NC≠ U2 LAURINBURG NC≠ W EDEN NC≠ X WAKE FOREST NC≠ X2 WILKESBORO NC≠ Y MORGANTON NC≠ Y2 MATTHEWS NC≠ Z ROCKY MOUNT

BRYANT, R 252≠ 442≠ 2309 MYERS, A 336≠ 697≠ 8193 BROWN JR, J 336≠ 595≠ 1884 TIPTON, T 919≠ 738≠ 2109 MANNING, R 252≠ 752≠ 4520 MEADOWS, S 252≠ 514≠ 7219 TURNER, L 919≠ 244≠ 5599 FALENSKI, A 252≠ 339≠ 1875 SNIDER, W 919≠ 271≠ 5037 SANKEWITSCH, M 336≠ 899≠ 4267 WALLEN, R 828≠ 890≠ 4335 HYDE, D 919-382-8097 HILL, T 828≠ 675≠ 9517 BEELER, P 910≠ 850≠ 7008 MYERS, W 704≠ 483≠ 5241 HUNTER, T 704≠ 556≠ 0786 DAVIS, C 704≠ 202≠ 9556 BOYKIN, G 828≠ 891≠ 7399 VAUGHN, D 336≠ 376≠ 9095 CHAPMAN, R 828≠ 256≠ 7192 COOK, C 828≠ 248≠ 2754 PORTER, D 910≠ 547≠ 0990 CLINE, S 336≠ 250≠ 4446 HAYS, J 919≠ 718≠ 0219 OCHTYUN, J 910≠ 652≠ 2264 SCHILLING, G 910≠ 610≠ 5260 SHUMATE, L 336≠ 527≠ 4114 BRYANT, J 919≠ 562≠ 0820 ALEXANDER, C 336≠ 696≠ 2687 WELLMON, W 828≠ 874≠ 2261 HERMAN, J 704≠ 364≠ 7705 BRYANT, C 252≠ 442≠ 2309

NORTH DAKOTA D/D WABASHA ND≠ C BISMARCK ND≠ D FARGO

MAREK, J THEURER, D GILLELAND, L

507≠ 272≠ 7404 701≠ 224≠ 1966 701≠ 280≠ 9695

OHIO D/D SIDNEY OH≠ A FINDLAY OH≠ A3 MARIETTA OH≠ B MANSFIELD OH≠ B3 OBETZ OH≠ C3 STRONGSVILLE OH≠ E2 CINCINNATI OH≠ F FAIRBORN OH≠ F3 LANCASTER OH≠ G2 MANTUA OH≠ H2 CLEVELAND OH≠ H3 PROCTORVILLE OH-I WOOSTER OH≠ I2 WARREN OH≠ M MAHONING VALLEY OH≠ N LIMA OH≠ N2 SABINA OH≠ O NEWARK OH≠ P MEDINA OH≠ Q2 CIRCLEVILLE OH≠ S FREMONT OH≠ T AKRON OH≠ T2 TROTWOOD OH≠ V ASHLAND OH≠ V2 WINTERSVILLE OH≠ W MARION OH≠ X ATHENS OH≠ X2 MONROE OH≠ Y MT. VERNON OH≠ Z PAINESVILLE

COPELAND, R MONDAY, M * AYERS, J PORTER, C BONTRAGER, J HICKS, J MARSTON, J ELY, R GESLAK, J KENDRICK, W RAIFORD, E VANDERHOOF, R MARCINKO, R STOCKTON, R * JONES, R * REES, R LANGAN, J * DAY, R * LEWIS, M HUFFMAN JR, B * BEST, S WILLIAMS, K WISSINGER, K LUST, J STRAKA, T SPIRES, W SWITZER, J * DUERLER, R HUFFMAN, D DUFUR, K

937≠ 498≠ 1651 419≠ 387≠ 7459 740≠ 896≠ 3073 330≠ 345≠ 7393 614≠ 282≠ 2787 440≠ 740≠ 0872 513≠ 563≠ 6001 937≠ 307≠ 1974 614≠ 837≠ 3556 216≠ 970≠ 5106 216≠ 663≠ 5062 740≠ 237≠ 0571 330-416-1460 330≠ 637≠ 5191 330≠ 717≠ 9057 419≠ 991≠ 0267 937≠ 376≠ 2289 740≠ 787≠ 1557 330≠ 421≠ 6427 740≠ 474≠ 1830 419≠ 448≠ 1681 330≠ 794≠ 6755 937≠ 771≠ 0271 419≠ 462≠ 5337 740≠ 266≠ 6321 740≠ 387≠ 3492 740≠ 385≠ 4049 513≠ 769≠ 7070 740≠ 263≠ 9898 440≠ 286≠ 6405

OKLAHOMA D/D OK≠ B OK≠ E OK≠ G OK≠ I OK≠ J OK≠ K OK≠ L OK≠ M OK≠ N OK≠ P OK≠ X

SHAWNEE SHAWNEE TULSA BARTLESVILLE GLENPOOL GUTHRIE PONCA CITY LAWTON MUSKOGEE NORMAN CLAREMORE STILLWATER

FREDMAN, J HAYNES, C KEATHLEY, B GULLANE, J ROBINSON, C MCINTOSH, W HEADRICK, L CLOUSE, T JACKSON, R HOOVER, M HALE, B SADLER, C

D/D OR≠ G OR≠ H OR≠ I

PORTLAND SALEM HERMISTON OREGON CITY

D/D PA≠ A PA≠ B PA≠ C PA≠ D PA≠ E PA≠ F PA≠ G PA≠ H PA≠ I PA≠ K PA≠ M PA≠ N PA≠ P PA≠ Q PA≠ R PA≠ S PA≠ T PA≠ V PA≠ W PA≠ X PA≠ Y

JOHNSTOWN KING OF PRUSSIA LITITZ CHAMBERSBURG CRANBERRY TWP BELLE VERNON BELLEFONTE ERIE BERWICK REYNOLDSVILLE DILLSBURG WILLIAMSPORT MEADVILLE PITTSBURGH PITTSFIELD SAYRE ALTOONA SOMERSET HANOVER EVERETT TUNKHANNOCK HARLEYSVILLE

D/D RI≠ B

LINCOLN WARWICK

D/D SC≠ A SC≠ E SC≠ F SC≠ G SC≠ H SC≠ I SC≠ J SC≠ K SC≠ M SC≠ O SC≠ P SC-Q SC≠ S

CAMDEN ANDERSON GREENVILLE EASLEY CHARLESTON YORK CLEMSON MYRTLE BEACH SPARTANBURG GREENWOOD CHESTERFIELD LEXINGTON AIKEN NEWBERRY

D/D SD≠ L

OMAHA SIOUX FALLS

D/D TN≠ A TN≠ A2 TN≠ B TN≠ C TN≠ C2 TN≠ E TN≠ F TN≠ G TN-H TN≠ L TN≠ M TN≠ N TN≠ O TN≠ Q TN≠ S TN≠ T TN≠ V TN≠ W2 TN≠ Y

MARYVILLE NASHVILLE MARYVILLE KNOXVILLE KINGSPORT CROSSVILLE SMYRNA MORRISTOWN TULLAHOMA FRANKLIN LEBANON LENOIR CITY JACKSON CLEVELAND CLARKSVILLE PORTLAND KNOXVILLE CHATTANOOGA MEMPHIS MURFREESBORO

405≠ 397≠ 3850 405≠ 255≠ 3589 918≠ 232≠ 3460 918≠ 336≠ 3616 918≠ 688≠ 5498 405≠ 969≠ 2925 580≠ 716≠ 1385 580≠ 704≠ 0329 918≠ 260≠ 5000 405≠ 834≠ 7516 918≠ 706≠ 9632 918≠ 223≠ 5688

OREGON RIDLEY, S AXEN, T * OVERTON, L HITCH, R

503≠ 680≠ 3070 503≠ 949≠ 2699 541≠ 571≠ 7995 503≠ 559≠ 5476

PENNSYLVANIA RIEK, R ROBINSON, B SIMMONS, R CAMPBELL, D STATLER, F DURDEVICH, T WALKER, D RUTLEDGE, J KNECHT, W SNYDER, R WIRT, R MARKLEY JR, J * HEANEY, M MILLER, M GILLESPIE, M COFFELT, A SHEDLOCK, J SHAWLEY, R PRINCE, M HULL, C WASLUCK, M KRATZ, P

814≠ 255≠ 3147 610≠ 970≠ 0991 717≠ 468≠ 8653 717≠ 387≠ 0684 724≠ 777≠ 5572 724≠ 872≠ 7606 814≠ 231≠ 0660 814≠ 504≠ 3621 570≠ 759≠ 2186 814≠ 583≠ 5119 717≠ 432≠ 2783 570≠ 326≠ 0947 814≠ 818≠ 0303 412≠ 563≠ 4920 814≠ 450≠ 5664 607≠ 659≠ 5426 814≠ 696≠ 3450 814≠ 233≠ 4040 717≠ 495≠ 5400 814≠ 766≠ 2286 570≠ 823≠ 0149 610≠ 287≠ 8393

RHODE ISLAND POIRIER, J JARVAIS, S

203≠ 378≠ 1183 401≠ 226≠ 8012

SOUTH CAROLINA STONE, P WORLEY, J WEED, D TAYLOR, B * MELTON, M KIRSCHBAUM, B CAPMAN, D BROOKSHIRE, G BROWN, K ELDRIDGE, E * MCLAIN, J * WOOD, J STONE, P WILSON JR, J *

803≠ 425≠ 7833 864≠ 395≠ 2140 864≠ 304≠ 1292 404≠ 790≠ 5197 843≠ 847≠ 1444 704≠ 502≠ 1730 843≠ 855≠ 4843 843≠ 855≠ 4843 864≠ 680≠ 3468 864≠ 993≠ 5542 843≠ 623≠ 6298 843≠ 729≠ 3678 803-425-7833 864≠ 445≠ 3077

SOUTH DAKOTA SAUNDERS, R GRUSSING, M

402≠ 895≠ 7965 507≠ 478≠ 4109

TENNESSEE HAMILTON, G HURT, T BORN, L PECK, T * PENDLETON, R * TURNER, B GALLOWAY, R SMITH, E GREER, D HORSLEY JR, W SMITH, A * MCINERNEY, M DOUGLAS, T * PERKINSON, B BIDWELL, C BOTTOMLEY, G BROCK, J BATTS, M COBURN, I WESSELS, A

865≠ 982≠ 7905 615≠ 351≠ 6629 865≠ 856≠ 6179 423≠ 907≠ 9712 423≠ 245≠ 8484 931≠ 484≠ 7337 615≠ 289≠ 0134 585≠ 737≠ 9823 931≠ 728≠ 1463 615-483-2335 615≠ 364≠ 4197 865≠ 809≠ 1466 731≠ 676≠ 9917 423≠ 310≠ 1551 731≠ 642≠ 0415 615≠ 337≠ 8386 865≠ 567≠ 7877 423≠ 544≠ 3565 870≠ 739≠ 1079 615≠ 218≠ 4904

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TN≠ Z

COLUMBIA

HUFFMAN, C

931≠ 215≠ 1650

TEXAS D/D TX≠ A TX≠ A1 TX≠ C TX≠ E TX≠ G TX≠ G2 TX≠ H TX≠ I TX≠ J TX≠ K2 TX≠ L TX≠ M TX≠ M2 TX≠ N2 TX≠ O TX≠ O2 TX≠ P TX≠ R TX≠ S2 TX≠ T TX≠ T2 TX≠ U TX≠ W TX≠ W2 TX≠ X2 TX≠ Z

SPLENDORA AMARILLO EL PASO BAYTOWN WICHITA FALLS TOMBALL FARMERSVILLE SAN ANTONIO MARSHALL BEAUMONT KERRVILLE ANGLETON ARLINGTON SPRING HUMBLE AUSTIN BROWNWOOD GRANBURY DALLAS/FORTWORTH LEAGUE CITY KILLEEN GEORGETOWN SAN ANTONIO KATY WAXAHACHIE HOUSTON DEER PARK

THACKER, M 281≠ 686≠ 8892 TYLER, G 806≠ 654≠ 4814 EVANS, T 575≠ 652≠ 3144 LOWE, R 281≠ 471≠ 0150 BROWN, L 940≠ 696≠ 3241 WILLIS, R 281≠ 703≠ 6880 RYMARZ, D 847≠ 702≠ 6667 REAGLE, S 210≠ 426≠ 5617 DUNHAM, D 580≠ 304≠ 1992 JONES, A 409≠ 786≠ 3918 STAHLNECKER, R 830≠ 864≠ 4137 MAYO JR, A 979≠ 849≠ 3147 TACKEL, S 817≠ 819≠ 1086 HARRIS, B 936≠ 539≠ 1860 RAINWATER, R 281≠ 360≠ 4577 OSBORN, J 512≠ 528≠ 8105 DIETLY, R 325≠ 692≠ 6298 LUSTENHOUWER, P 817≠ 980≠ 8184 ALLEN, J 214≠ 886≠ 5798 NEWNAM, S 281≠ 804≠ 1181 WOODUL, J * 254≠ 634≠ 4658 COAHRAN, R 512≠ 497≠ 7196 VAN SICKLER, C 210≠ 627≠ 7475 HARRIS, C 386≠ 846≠ 8521 MANTHE, B 214≠ 356≠ 7691 NUNEZ, R 281≠ 213≠ 3223 JOHNSTONE, G 281≠ 864≠ 5368

D/D UT≠ H UT≠ M UT≠ R UT≠ S

SYRACUSE LAYTON WEST JORDAN OREM SAINT GEORGE

D/D VT≠ A VT≠ K

FRANKLIN HEATH, E * RUTLAND THOMAS, B SOUTH BURLINGTON MEUNIER, R

D/D VA≠ A VA≠ B VA≠ B1 VA≠ C VA≠ D VA≠ E VA≠ F VA≠ H VA≠ I VA≠ J VA≠ K VA≠ L VA≠ O VA≠ R VA≠ U VA≠ V VA≠ W VA≠ X

VIRGINIA BEACH BURKE VIRGINIA BEACH TAPPAHANNOCK NEWPORT NEWS RICHMOND FREDERICKSBURG WINCHESTER ABINGDON MANASSAS SOUTH BOSTON ROANOKE CHESAPEAKE WILLIAMSBURG HARRISONBURG HANOVER BEDFORD CHESTER SALEM

D/D WA≠ A WA-B WA≠ D WA≠ E WA≠ H WA≠ I WA-L WA≠ M WA≠ N WA≠ O WA≠ P WA≠ Q WA≠ R WA≠ V WA≠ X WA≠ Y WA≠ Z

LONGVIEW SEATTLE BREMERTON ABERDEEN BELLEVUE BELLINGHAM OLYMPIA KENNEWICK YAKIMA SPOKANE PORT ORCHARD LONGVIEW PUYALLUP WALLA WALLA AUBURN VANCOUVER ENUMCLAW CENTRALIA

WV≠ H WV≠ I WV≠ J WV≠ K

CHARLESTON MORGANTOWN PARKERSBURG LOGAN

801≠ 451≠ 6850 603≠ 249≠ 6800 801≠ 280≠ 7210 801≠ 360≠ 0339 435≠ 703≠ 9793

FOND DU LAC HEMPE, J * JANESVILLE PIERCE JR, C FOND DU LAC KRIZIZKE, D * WI DELLS GANTHER, J BEAVER DAM WILLIAMS, J RACINE DELABIO, D MILWAUKEE WINKLER, R MADISON NEWELL, M * TWO RIVERS GETTER, K WI MARKESAN SHRUCK, L GREEN BAY HALLETT, I WAUKESHA FLATOW, J WEST SALEM LANG, W WAUSAU FLECHNER≠ HARING, M MENOMONIE WALK, D APPLETON HEMPE, J CHIPPEWA FALLS WESSEL, D

D/D GILLETTE WY≠ A GILLETTE WY≠ B CHEYENNE

GOETZ, R LYNCH, R MUIRBROOK, P

901-494-9053 703≠ 378≠ 3873 757≠ 383≠ 2938 804≠ 761≠ 6052 757≠ 810≠ 8915 804≠ 222≠ 1303 540≠ 207≠ 7646 540≠ 303≠ 2223 276≠ 628≠ 6047 703≠ 795≠ 4781 804≠ 792≠ 0816 540≠ 353≠ 8246 757≠ 485≠ 1844 757≠ 850≠ 0681 540≠ 471≠ 0098 276≠ 806≠ 8290 540≠ 580≠ 0257 804≠ 520≠ 2164 540≠ 293≠ 4982

WASHINGTON 360≠ 578≠ 7999 360≠ 578≠ 7999 360-633-6027 360≠ 580≠ 2186 360≠ 863≠ 2342 360≠ 815≠ 3972 360≠ 790≠ 3910 509-845-1069 509≠ 305≠ 1278 509≠ 863≠ 2087 360≠ 876≠ 6737 360≠ 636≠ 0519 253≠ 474≠ 2335 509≠ 337≠ 6562 253≠ 630≠ 8463 360≠ 225≠ 3482 253≠ 862≠ 0220 360≠ 888≠ 0546

WEST VIRGINIA D/D WV≠ A WV≠ B WV≠ C WV≠ E

MORGANTOWN MATINSBURG CLARKSBURG HUNTINGTON WHEELING

MCCORMICK SR, W DURST, M SLAUGHTER, R SMITH, M HORNE, C

920≠ 979≠ 5967 608≠ 295≠ 0026 920≠ 921≠ 2457 608≠ 797≠ 5309 920≠ 348≠ 5048 262≠ 206≠ 4559 414≠ 477≠ 2138 608≠ 354≠ 2767 920≠ 732≠ 3982 920≠ 398≠ 1228 920≠ 432≠ 6627 262≠ 629≠ 9421 608≠ 317≠ 7969 715≠ 453≠ 8718 715≠ 632≠ 2269 920-979-5967 715≠ 563≠ 6712

D/D YT≠ A

WHITEHORSE WHITEHORSE

CALGARY EDMONTON INNISFAIL LETHBRIDGE

PREMECH, G COLE, M RENFERT, W DOW, T

D/D DK≠ A

BC≠ A BC≠ C BC≠ D BC≠ G BC≠ P BC≠ V

VANCOUVER CHILLIWACK SURREY KAMLOOPS PRINCE GEORGE VICTORIA

304≠ 598≠ 0200 304≠ 725≠ 6794 304≠ 592≠ 8033 304≠ 633≠ 6373 724≠ 222≠ 3251

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GOWANS, W MEYER, G HILDEBRAND, V ELLIOTT, K MCEWEN, E ZADO, K

604≠ 987≠ 0521 604≠ 858≠ 9963 604≠ 557≠ 0622 250≠ 374≠ 2583 250≠ 441≠ 3315 250≠ 478≠ 3150

VIBY J ROSKILDE

EN≠ A

ENFIELD

D/D

ARLES

D/D HOLLAND MB≠ A WINNIPEG

HOFMAN, R DAVIS, K

NB≠ A MONCTON

MICHAUD, K

506≠ 204≠ 1991

SAULHEIM COLOGNE

CARBONEAR SAINT JOHNí S CLARENVILLE

GILL, D TRICCO, D GILL, D

709≠ 596≠ 7828 709≠ 895≠ 2791 709≠ 596≠ 7828

D/D IS≠ A

KEFLAVIK KEFLAVIK

IR≠ A

JAKARTA

HALIFAX HALIFAX CAPE BRETON NEW MINAS TRURO

ORDINELLI, V ORDINELLI, V MACKINNON, L WHITELEY, P ETTINGER, S

D/D ON≠ A ON≠ B ON≠ E ON≠ F ON≠ G ON-H ON≠ K ON≠ M ON≠ N ON≠ O ON≠ Q ON≠ S ON≠ Y

BRANTFORD CHATHAM OTTAWA KITCHENER ORLEANS NIAGARA REGION SAULT STE MARIE KINGSTON HAMILTON/HALTON NORTH BAY OWEN SOUND QUINTE LONDON MISSISSAUGA

D/D PE≠ A

SUMMERSIDE CHARLOTTETOWN

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t all started with a trip to see Bill Engvall at Thunder Valley Casino, Aug. 10, 2013. My husband, Mr. Les Cook had been investigating triking his bike, and a Bill Engvall concert would take us near two trike conversion installation shops. So our weekend was planned.

We got to the fi rst shop before it opened, so we went down the street for a fast≠ food breakfast. One hour gone.

We were on to the next dealer in Lincoln, California. Les was somewhat impressed with the thoroughness of the proposed process, but ultimately soured on them. We think he left his cellphone on the counter, and rather than turning it in, someone took it home with them.

We discovered the phone was missing after we checked into the hotel, about 10 miles from the shop.

We checked the room, we checked his pockets, and we checked the car. I kept phoning to see if we could hear the ringtone. Then, Les had our good friend and former CA2S Chapter Member John Watt call the phone to see if the shop people could hear it. Good olí John kept calling just to annoy the thief. (The ringtone Les has for John is an ì ah≠ oo≠ gahî ring. Played over and over again Ö it can be very annoying.) It was gone forever.

Later that evening we laughed and nodded to Bill Engvallí s jokes and stories. (Who knew Texas chili and explosive poops in a fi eld could be so dang funny!) We had a great time for about 80 minutes, then Bill closed his set with, ì Have you ever lost your cellphone?î Once again, Mr. Les was devastated. Thanks, Bill. Les ended up getting a replacement phone. That insurance was sort of good for something. (More on this later.)

Silicon Valley Wings Chapter Director Charlie Porzio had good things to say about the dealer who did his trike kit, Veteran Trikes in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, owned by Kevin Woods. Inquiries were made, money exchanged, maps and routes explored and calendars scheduled. Retired, Les did the run up to John Wattí s place outside of Sacramento on Sunday, Sept. 29. John is self≠ employed and would be making the trip with Les. They left on their three≠ week adventure the next day.

For the fi rst couple of days, I was able to track their progress by iPhone, but they soon dropped off of Find Friends and I had to rely on Face Time calls at night.

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Les Cook poses on his trike in St. George, Utah, a year after triking his bike.

terrible, but Appleí s Face Time saved the day. Even in Prestonsburg, where everyone else said Verizon had the strongest service, Les couldní t get a call out on the refurbished replacement phone to save his life.

Les initially thought the phone would be good enough for reading emails, so he didní t take his iPad. Not so much. I had to ship his iPad to the hotel so it would be there for his Saturday arrival. (He also wanted something to play with while stuck without transportation.) The next day, since he also forgot the power connector to his mini laptop, the cord went out priority mail. (He can only panic about one toy at a time apparently.)

Les and John arrived on Saturday in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, in a rainstorm. Les was to turn in his bike on

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Sunday. (There was something about having to stop to feed John that put them under the dark clouds.) Sunday morning was clear, so they did one last two≠ wheeled ride, up and around the ì hollars.î Any of you remember the signifi cance of ì Butcher Hollarî ? Ask John about

John ran off for a couple of days to ride the Tail of the Dragon and to look for some long lost friends.

He enjoyed the gently curving road with entertaining sweeping turns and beautiful fall foliage. As Les and I found, about 10 years ago, the Tail of the Dragon is a nice road, but not near as challenging as the trek up

it if you doní t. (Hint: a coal miner raised girls there.)

Luckily the boys did a little grocery shopping and stuffed their little room refrigerator with frozen dinners. Les was going to be trapped for a few days without transportation and no restaurant nearby. Thank goodness for the kitchenette and microwave in the room. Breakfast was served in the lobby for free. Hot food, as well as cold food, was available so Mr. Les wouldní t completely fade away.

Mr. Les didní t like the atlas he brought with him, so with his iPad now in hand, he ordered a truckerí s atlas from online to be delivered the next day. He was actually quite busy while John was out riding and he was trapped in the hotel.

Mount Hamilton in the foothills of San Jose. Flatlanders back East just doní t know how to ride in the hills!

Les got the call to go pick up his trike on Thursday.

John was back by then with tales of going the wrong way with the GPS Mr. Les let him borrow. (Operator error perhaps?) A quick photo in front of the shop, a trip back to the hotel to pick up the trailer, back to the shop to get the parts he wanted to keep, and ì On The Road Againî !

The boys were chomping at the bit to get under way. With little instruction or counseling, Les was on his new conversion, ready to ride the 3,100≠ mile return trip, and was scared nearly pantless! John was laughing at him the entire time. (Les got his revenge WINGWORLDMAG.COM

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later at the Parking Lot Practice by letting John try the trike ñ he almost crashed into a fence at the fi rst turn!)

Les fi nally got the hang of steering, not leaning, as they rode some back roads through Arkansas to arrive outside of Shreveport, Louisiana, to visit some former Chapter Members, Dennis and Barbara Watters. The four of them had a fi ne time while Les and John waited for some severe weather to blow through Texas before riding on.

After two nights languishing with the Watters, the boys booked through Texas and New Mexico in two grueling days. They still hit some weather, but not nearly as bad as the fl ooding and lighting storms that they missed by staying in Louisiana. They pushed on to Las Vegas and visited with other former CA2S Members, Jim and Sherri Carr, and with Al Badoux.

John got to spend some time with his brother≠ in≠ law for the evening as well.

The boys took a long, hard day to return home from Las Vegas. At the last turn off of the freeway to Johní s place, to hand over his bag í o clothes, Les hit something with the front tire that fl ipped into the lower front cowl and poked a three≠ inch hole in the plastic and cracked it fairly good. (Good thing he happened to have a spare here at home.)

Les rode on to the east hills of San Jose to pick up our little dog, Tori, a mini schnauzer, from grandma. His mom convinced him that there was enough dinner for him to join in for a hot meal after his long, long trip. He pulled into home about 10 p.m. on Oct. 18 with the little dog. Home at last! But no wifey! Johní s wife, Debbie, and his sister, Joette, kidnapped me to the land that Mickey built! Yes, we escaped to Disneyland the same weekend the boys were due home. We ladies walked our feet off for two days and laughed and screamed and shopped and stood in long lines. Fun! For our return on Sunday, we met up for dinner with the hubbies at Andersoní s Pea Soup in Santa Nella at Hwy I≠ 5 and SR≠ 33. I got to ride home on the back of the new trike over Pacheco Pass. Very fi ne!

The boys were their own traveling fi xit crew. On the way out to Kentucky, they stopped at Johní s aunt and cousiní s place in Missouri where they played the handymen role while there. They fi xed some plumbing, a closet, and got the electronic toys (Kindle, DVR, router) running at full capacity. The Watters and Carrs also got a bit of their fi xit expertise.

Since Les returned from getting his bike triked, heí s added fl oorboards (woní t be leaning so much anymore),

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Les and Verdií s mini schnauzer, Tori.

John Watt and Les Cookí s bikes in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, home of Middle Creek National Battlefi eld and Veteran Trikes where Les had his bike triked.

new helmet and sound system, new front tire, a new windshield, and new gloves ñ basically a bunch of stuff.

(Leatherup.com is a really good site.)

Would they do it again? Heck yes! Really, there were only about three or four days of severe weather, the roads were great, and overall, Les and John are good traveling companions for each other. The conversion work was done in a quick week and Les was pleased.

The only concern heí s come across is the left rear brake eating through the rotor. (Could this be a Honda recall issue?)

Mr. Les does his research! At the time, CSC had the largest trunk storage available and he liked the styling.

Also, the availability of California Sidecar installation facilities was of interest, although Les found that traveling out of California was more cost effective, even with travel expenses. And, it gave him a chance to ride one last two≠ wheeled ride. A couple of other Chapter Members have California Sidecar kits on their 1500 and 1800 models and have been quite pleased.

After spending $15,000 and two days after the installation, my husband swore that he would, ì Park this thing and never get back on it again!î Of course, he was 2,000 miles from home at the time! He says, ì You can take everything that I have learned in 30 years riding on two wheels and throw it out the window!î Ití s been 2 1/2 years since Mr. Les returned with his CSC trike conversion and he is the happiest camper around! He tells people that riding a conversion from a bike is like taking the drivers seat out of your car and replacing it with a three≠ legged stool and then trying to go around corners with this three≠ legged stool. He has completed a couple of GWRRA trike courses and is quite the expert. He has also recently received his Life Master Level 4 accreditation!

In 2014, we went to St. George, Utah, for the Region Rally and from there rode to Florida and Illinois and back home again in four weeks. I am still riding my stock 2005 Wing, but dinner dates are two up on Lesí trike. While I enjoy not having to think about the traffic, and his Corbin seat is reasonably comfortable, I get the wiggles and caní t play passenger for any length of time.

Seems that a common complaint of trike passengers is the roughness of the ride. I doní t seem to have that problem on his trike.

Verdi Cook is GWRRA #37975. She and Les live in San Jose, California, and belong to CA2S. They plan to ride to Wing Ding this year.

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Though I caní t remember all of the conversation, I distinctly remember him asking me if I had ever been on a ride with a Chapter. Now being the polite kind of guy that I am, I responded to the questions of the officer.

He offered me a brochure about GWRRA and I tried to politely decline it and maybe discourage this obvious motorcycle gang member in disguise from trying to recruit me. I politely told him that I did not ride with a pack, that I was sort of a Lone Wolf type of rider. I also told him that my wife and I liked to ride alone because we can make all of our own decisions as to where we go and when we stop and things like that.

Not to be discouraged, he called for re≠ enforcements and was joined by another officer in uniform who also talked about how great it is to belong to a Chapter and do so many things together. I was still not persuaded that it was anything for me but who am I to upset two of Houstoní s fi nest. I didní t want to go to jail so I took the brochure, never intending to read it or join that motorcycle gang. He then invited me to come and give it a try. He invited me on a Chapter Ride to Montgomery

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to visit a neighboring Chapterí s Birthday party, which he called, ì A Sundae in the Park,î whatever that was. He said something about games, prizes and an ice cream social.

He told me where they met to kick off the ride and the date and time, which I tried to forget. He said that he believed that if we would try it, we would like it.

I made the mistake of giving the brochure to my wife.

I told her of my encounter with the Houston Police at the Honda dealership and tried to laugh it off. I told her about the ì Sundae in the Parkî thing, which really turned out to be a mistake or so I thought at the time. She read the brochure, and then the campaign to get me to try it was in full swing. I told her that I was not interested in joining a motorcycle gang. She asked me if I had read the brochure.

Oh no! I was busted. I had not even looked inside of the thing. She said, ì This doesní t look like a motorcycle gang to me.î I told her I still was not interested.

We left for Branson the following day and we were gone for a week. I was thinking that she would forget about it once we were on our wonderful adventure. You would think that someone who has lived all but about seven months of his adult life as a married man would know better. Women never forget and never give up; and like it or not, that is most often a good thing. On the morning of the now famous ì Sundae in the Parkî ride, she started in on me as soon as I got out of bed. ì We need to go on that ride,î she said for the one≠ thousandth time. So on the one thousand and fi rst time, I gave in, thinking that it was too late. We could just ride over to Humble and then go somewhere else if we felt like it because they would be gone.

I guess I didní t remember the time afterall, because when we got there, everyone was still in the parking lot of Little Mexico. We rode in and there were those two Houston Police officers, (undercover now) waving and welcoming us in. They started introducing us around to the group.

We then had a riderí s meeting and I was asked some questions about my preference for riding in a group. I didní t have a clue because I had never ridden with a group. Then that pesky police officer began to explain to me how we ride in a staggered formation and that we allow one second of time between the bike diagonally in front of us unless he calls for a single fi le formation which would change that to a second space. He asked if I had a CB radio and did I know how to use it. He then asked if I would be comfortable riding in the number two slot right behind him. I didní t know just how special that was at the time. Someone else is usually glued in that spot but they gave it up for the new guys and we were not yet Members.

Imagine that!

He explained where we were going to go and how we were going to get there. He split the group into two groups because we had about nine bikes, if I recall it right. We were in the fi rst group riding right behind the pesky police officer and in front of the other police officer.

Shortly after leaving, we were out on the road in our fi rst group ride ever. It took less than a mile for me to fi gure out that this indeed could not only be a fun thing but a safe thing since we were so visible. The ride to Montgomery was over so quickly that I barely had time to digest what was happening to me. I was becoming a motorcycle gang member but I was liking it. Then, we got to the park and I was meeting still more friendly people and they were playing games and laughing and joking with one another and having a really good time. My wife was right; this sure wasní t any motorcycle gang I had ever read about. This fi ne group of people turned out to be some of my good friends a short time later. They called themselves the MASH group: Motorcyclists Against Staying Home. Imagine that, I thought. These people really know how to have fun.

I got into playing the games and just having an altogether good time meeting people, and then they broke out the ice cream. Yum, yum, I love ice cream. Then, it was time to draw for the prizes. The grand prize was a new set of motorcycle tires from Bob Lunsfordí s Honda. You could have blown me over with a feather when my number came out of the drawing. I had won the tires!

After all of the rally fun ended, we still had the fun ride back. Returning, I rode with group two. We got separated from the fi rst group by a stop light and ended up taking a wonderful ride through the Jefferson Forest. It is like an old Supertramp song, we ì Took the Long Way Home,î and I was hopelessly hooked on the thing called ì team riding.î I told my wife on the way back that I had so much fun and these people all seemed so nice that we probably should join this organization. She agreed. And I said, well after all, I did take the grand prize. We joined GWRRA that week.

Through the years since that day, we have continued to grow in this wonderful organization. We have made so many friends around the country and continue to do so.

But there are none as dear and none as precious as those we met on our fi rst group ride. Thank you for letting us share your fun.

P.S. Those pesky police officers were Mike and Robin Thacker, the Texas Assistant District Directors and we are Steve and Billie Fleming, the Region H MECí s. Never think that any event you put on caní t have an impact on someone else. Never forget that the next person you invite to a ride or event can be your new best friend or another volunteer leader. We are here today because someone didní t take a brush off or no for an answer. They followed through when we did show up, and the whole Chapter made us feel welcomed and wanted. That demonstration of friendship and camaraderie has led us to where we are today. Recruit a biker ... fi nd a friend.

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!"#"$%#&'"((%)*$+'"(',!*'-./ FLORIDA CHAPTERS HONOR POLICE OFFICERS OF THE YEAR

Hillsborough County Sheriffí s Office Motor Unit bikes.

CHAPTER FL1-H

The past 16 years, an area motor officer has been honored at our May Chapter meeting in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The process takes several months to compile information from area municipalities to name a motor officer. This also includes both Volusia County and Flagler County, Florida.

The nominees are reviewed and a recipient is named.

The recipient for 2014 was Port Orange, Florida Motor Officer Jesse Pierson (pictured, right). A father of two boys, ages 7 and 14, he was awarded the departmentí s Medal of Heroism for an incident that involved securing a nearby school in a situation responding to a 911 call. In attendance was Sen. Dorothy Hukill, R≠ Port Orange, who also declared May 21, 2015 as GWRRA Chapter FL1≠ H Day. Marcia Shad, GWRRA #132956≠ 01 (pictured right).

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Officer Jesse Pierson and Marcia Shad.

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Hillsborough County Sheriffí s Office Motor Unit.

CHAPTER FL1-A In keeping with celebrating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, Chapter FL1≠ A, in Tampa, Florida, honors two Motorcycle Officers of the Year. This has been a tradition for Chapter FL1≠ A dating back to 2004 and is a highly anticipated event.

Master Deputy Scott Skolnick (pictured, right) of the Hillsborough County Sheriffí s Office was our fi rst 2015 winner. Skolnick is the fi rst two≠ time winner, having also captured the award in 2006. He was nominated

by Cpl. Tim Sullivan in a moving testament to Skolnickí s commitment and dedication to his motor unit, the Sheriffí s office and the citizens of Tampa Bay. One sentence of the nomination was particularly noteworthy: ì True leaders do not create followers, they create more leaders.î As Master Deputy Skolnick nears the end of his long career, that is exactly what he is doing. Master Deputy Skolnick was accompanied by his wife, son and fi ve members of the 26≠ member Hillsborough County Sheriffí s Office Motor Unit (pictured, above).

Our other honoree was Master Patrol Officer Joel Fewox of the Tampa Police Department. He is a motorcycle escort for the annual Police Unity Tour into Washington, D.C. for Police Week. He helps ensure the safety of hundreds of bicycle riders on unfamiliar roads all the way into the National Police Memorial.

Master Deputy Scott Skolnick and Nancy Shrader.

After fi ve years as a motorcycle officer, MPO Fewox recently became a Police Motorcycle Instructor and has been awarded the Tampa Police Department Safe Driver award six years in a row.

If your Chapter doesní t celebrate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, think about doing so next year. Honoring a member of law enforcement who not only protects your community but also promotes motorcycle safety is a win≠ win!

Jake and Joanne Jacob, GWRRA #142806 and ≠ 01, are Assistant Chapter Director and Newsletter Editor.

Nancy Shrader (pictured) is Chapter Director.

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John Oliver, Donna Jimenez, Steve Knode, Trooper David Hunter and West.

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hen Chapter NE≠ W, based out of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, was looking for an appropriate organization or cause to donate some money to, Chapter Member Donna Jimenez suggested that the Nebraska State Patrol was getting a K≠ 9 unit and could use some funding for the care and maintenance of a dog.

With Donna working as the Troop E Communication Specialist, she had fi rst hand knowledge about the need for the dog and the accompanying need for funding to help with the care of a dog. Senior Chapter Director John Oliver had retired from the Nebraska State Patrol and Chapter Director Steve Knode had retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with law enforcement credentials, so there was a strong affiliation between Chapter W and the Nebraska State Patrol.

On Sept. 11, 2013, Steve, John and Donna had the opportunity to meet West, a Belgian Malinois and newest member of NSP Troop Eí s K≠ 9 unit. Trooper David Hunter is Westí s handler and constant companion. Both David and West will attend the K≠ 9 training academy in Grand Island, Nebraska. The $500 check will go directly to supporting the Troop E K≠ 9 program.

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