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DIRECTOR’S LETTER

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BECOMING A FIRST RESPONDER

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hen you receive a flier announcing a Chapter, District or Region event, or any communication that asks you to RSVP, what do you do? Most of us just push it to the back burner for a while. We might think about it, maybe check our schedules and perhaps talk to our spouse, or just do nothing right then.

Did you ever stop and think about what we just did by doing nothing? We just slapped the event planner in the face. This poor soul (who, by the way, is a Volunteer) has the huge job of planning how to entertain us at this event, be it a ride, dinner, convention or even Wing Ding.

Their job is to make a myriad of arrangements on our behalf, making sure that our experience is positive and fun-filled. These events include many opportunities for us to really enjoy ourselves and the people around us.

These incredibly talented and dedicated people in our organization have devoted many hours of blood, sweat and tears to arrange the meeting place, route, rest stops, places of interest, meals, entertainment and, of course, an affordable and comfortable place to stay. Their job is really difficult when you consider that most of their planning is done without the answer to one very

important question: “How many Members are going to attend?” The answer to this mystical and important question rests solely with you and me.

These hardworking Volunteers have been forced to make many, many decisions involving you and me with only an educated guess, at best, about who will attend. They have even been forced to make reservations for meals, lodging and meeting space with mandatory deposits, many of which are non-refundable. Many a sleepless night has been had by these dedicated planners and volunteer leaders trying to outguess the rest of the group. What can we do to avoid this dilemma?

It’s really very easy! We can become a “First Responder” when we see that flier or invitation asking for an RSVP by responding immediately.

The dictionary says RSVP is a French phrase that translates to “Please respond.” It is a standard practice to reply to an RSVP request confirming attendance or declining. Yes, even if you can’t or don’t want to attend, let us know, please.

Here is a wonderful opportunity for you to have your voice heard by the event planner. Let them know in a positive manner about your concerns regarding the timing (hour, day, month, etc.), location, distances, type of event, cost, activities, type of food or anything that would cause you not to attend. This is very valuable information for our volunteer leaders and planners. Positive feedback is one of the most important parts of any successful organizations.

In order to become a First Responder, we must do a couple of things ourselves. When we receive an invitation, we need to consult our calendar, communicate with our spouse and then make a commitment to attend and, most importantly, communicate that information using that flier, registration or invitation. In first aid and CPR, a First Responder can make a difference in someone’s life. With a registration form, flier or invitation, your response can also make a difference!

Sandi and I, along with all of our volunteer leaders and planners, thank you in advance for your support on this note. We congratulate all of those Members who are ready to become First Responders!

RAY & SANDI GARRIS Your GWRRA Directors

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ne of the coolest parts of my job is also the most frustrating. Every month, I sit down right after we go to print and plan out future issues based on our editorial calendar.

As a result, sometimes I ask you for help (as I did in a recent editor’s letter), other times I reach out to people I’ve worked with in the past. And in an interesting mix of the two, that’s how we got this month’s cover story.

After requesting pictures for our Show ’N’ Shine Issue — the one you’re holding right now — I received an email from Elin Pendleton, a Member who recently purchased and customized an F6B, and she included a few photos. The bike fit all of my criteria for the issue theme, so after bouncing a few emails back and forth, I found out where she was and that she was definitely interested in being in the magazine. Now I needed to line up photography.

Flash back to 2000, when a young Kevin Whipps was building show cars out of a tiny shop in Scottsdale, Ariz. Back then I had this one vehicle that garnered a lot of attention, and after appearing at a show in California, I was offered a cover shoot by the editor of a magazine. That editor was Marco Patiño, and after he featured my first car (and later a second), we began to work together on an odd freelance project or two. He was the second editor to ever give me a chance to write professionally, but he was important

because he was at another company, which meant I had an in at two different outlets. Later, Marco would teach me about photography, which is how I got into that field, and also what expanded my portfolio substantially. Incidentally, both of those skills helped me land this gig right here.

Marco now photographs and writes full time and is based in Southern California, not too far from Elin and her bike. A phone call was made, and shortly thereafter, the two of them connected for the shoot. When the pictures showed up in my inbox, I showed a few key people around the office and everyone was in awe. They didn’t just like the bike, they loved it, and that’s when I knew we had a winning magazine in our hands.

There are a lot of very neat things going on around these parts and this issue is one of the secrets I’ve been keeping close to the chest for a long time. We’ve got a lot more in the works and, thanks to Members like you, we’ve got a lot more to show off. In fact, I’ve got a little something cooking up for the September issue that will totally blow your socks off and it’s been in my pocket for almost a year. Maybe I should just hint at it a little bit …

Nah. You’ll just have to wait and see.

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QUICK HITS This is where you’ll find articles, product reviews and other miscellaneous goodies that aren’t long enough to stand alone, but do deserve a place in the book. If you have future submissions to this section, please send them to editor@gwrra.org, with the subject line, “Quick Hits.”

NEWS KRAZY HATS AT GWRRA

(Editor’s note: Last month, we ran a photo of the GWRRA team wearing crazy hats, but when it printed, you needed a magnifying glass to see who was wearing what. So with that in mind, we’re rerunning the photo and text much larger.)

WHERE’S WINGY WINNER

Congratulations to the Where’s Wingy winner for the April issue, Harold G. Darnell. Wingy is located on page 20 in the lower lefthand corner of the camera.

Here are our Team GWRRA Members and our Founders Paul and Dottie Hildebrand, President Abel Gallardo, Renee Bennick, Melissa Eason, and Ray and Sandi Garris, all pointing to their Krazy Hats. That means this is your friendly reminder to get your hats ready for our 6th Annual

ARE YOU A BRAND-NEW MEMBER OF GWRRA?

Wing Ding Krazy Hat and Mascot Contest on Thursday, July 3 at noon in Madison, Wis. Can you find the wolf, ace of spades, Uncle Sam, hot dog, elephant, wizard and the pink flamingo? We will all be looking for you and your Krazy Hat at Wing Ding!

Have you been contacted by a representative of your local Chapter yet?

Please let us know ASAP at Customerservice@gwrra.org or call us at 1-800-843-9460.

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FINISHING TOUCHES: THE MOST POPULAR GOLD WING ACCESSORIES. Motorcyclists are individualists, and there’s no better way to see that than in the way they accessorize their bikes.

Some of those accessories are all about function, custom tailoring a bike to a rider’s individual needs. Others are all about bling—making a bike visually stand out. Either way, there’s probably no bike on the planet that boasts more available accessories than the Honda Gold Wing.

While there are plenty of aftermarket accessories for the Gold Wing, Honda’s own accessories lineup is impressively robust. With two separate lines (Honda Genuine Accessories and Honda Signature Accessories), there’s something for just about every Honda in the showroom, but the 2014 Gold Wing boasts over 40 different choices for the Audio/Comfort trim level alone.

We were curious as to what the most popular Gold Wing accessories are. Here, in order, are your fellow Gold Wing riders’ top picks.

1) 12V Socket Kit A natural choice in the age of electronics. This 12-volt DC port lets you charge GPS units or cell phones, or run an auxiliary light at a campsite or even a small air compressor for repairing a flat or inflating a camping mattress.

2) CB Radio and Antenna You might think in this era of smartphones that the CB radio would be an obsolete technology. Not so—it’s still a go-to device for communicating with other riders or truckers on the road. Add the fact that the Gold Wing’s CB controls integrate so seamlessly onto the handlebar, and it’s really no surprise that so many riders continue to add a CB. 3) Helmet Headset For both CB communication and use with the rider/passenger intercom, the Helmet Headset is a must.

Between this and the CB, it seems Gold Wing riders like to be able to communicate.

4) Tall Windscreen This falls under a truly functional accessory. Made to the same high standards as the OEM piece, the Tall Windscreen adds another 2.08 inches of coverage, perfect for reducing buffeting for taller riders. The windscreen also incorporates an opening for the OEM Fresh Air Vent assembly.

5) Foglights Honda’s LED Foglights add both luminary horsepower and conspicuity. Because they’re LEDs, they also draw less electrical power and live longer than halogen lamps.

6) Chrome A diamond as bright as a Gold Wing deserves to shine, and a little chrome makes it shine all the more. The most popular chrome bit? Turns out it’s the Chrome Trunk Handle with Gold Wing logo.

7) Saddlebag Liners, Trunk Mat Set Gold Wings are, above all, phenomenal touring machines, and touring means luggage. Of course your Gold Wing incorporates excellent locking luggage, but these liner bags mean you can pack and unpack in your hotel room, then just pop the soft bags into your Gold Wing’s luggage compartments.

There are lots of reasons why you should give Honda Genuine Accessories a close look. They’re designed to look right, fit right, work right and to meet the same high manufacturing standards as your Gold Wing itself—and that includes a three-year warranty for most of them. Your dealer can probably help with installation too, and if you’re ordering a new bike you can order the accessories up with it at the same time—instant gratification!

Until next month, Ride Safe.

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READY TO ROLL HOW CHAPTER ND-D HELPED TRAIN A FUTURE GENERATION OF RIDERS.

BY PAUL LENZMEIER

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arlier this year, Scheels Arena and the Fargo Police Department sponsored the second annual Swing Into Summer Safety event, which featured a series of interactive stations designed to teach children about safety and exercise during the summer. The stations included aquatics safety, life jacket fittings, proper bike riding, healthy eating, safety in the sun, animal bio facts, when to call 911 and much more. Kids who visited the safety stations and participated in the activities were entered into door prize drawings as well. The event included a bouncy castle, bike tune-ups, car seat checks, fire and ambulance truck tours, police car tours and many other attractions for free.

With all the activities offered, it wasn’t difficult for Fargo Chapter D to decide where to focus its volunteer HAVE YOU EVER riding challenge, rock efforts — toward potential future motorcyclists (and, if ENROLLED IN A dodge, where the rider statistics mean anything, a percentage of these young MOTORCYCLE demonstrates their skill peddlers will certainly become Gold Wing riders). There by navigating a virtual RIDER COURSE? I minefield of rugged foam is always a “top shelf” portion of the population that will TEACH THEM AND rocks. Have you ever demand the best in whatever they pursue and they will I CAN ASSURE YOU enrolled in a motorcycle seldom settle for anything less. Yes, we were catering to a future generation of potential GWRRA Members.

THERE IS ABUNDANT rider course? I teach Appropriately titled Ready to Roll, the Bicycle Safety SIMILARITY TO WHAT them and I can assure Rodeo portion of the event is an interactive series of THESE KIDS WERE you there is abundant stations with titles that include a Bicycle Safety Checklist; similarity to what these LEARNING. kids were learning.

Registration and Inspection; and Bicycle & Helmet Check.

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the subject was initially brought up at a Chapter D social late last winter, there was no problem filling a roster with more than enough individuals to man the six interactive stations, with the mission of providing the training prescribed for these young and budding two-wheeled menaces. We instantly had ample commitments to staff all six stations with a two-coach team, as well as six more enlistees to form a backup squad. It just makes sense that a riding association with such a keen focus on safety would be deeply involved in rider safety at all levels.

This opportunity for the GWRRA to converge with the Ready to Roll program was truly a match made in heaven.

The arena management team was quick to request our expertise for next year’s event and I am confident we will have no trouble filling the roster. The truth is neither I nor any of the other volunteers will likely live to an age old enough to ever see any of these young participants ride a Gold Wing, but as ambassadors to our larger motorcycling community, it is crucial to point the thrust of our efforts toward having a positive impact on those within our realm of influence and waste little time worrying about who might get the credit. For that particular calling, Chapter ND-D showed a fine fit and finish.

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AND ALONG WENT THE SPYDER

STURGIS MOTOREN’S REVERSED TRIKE KIT FOR GOLD WINGS. BY JOHN MATA

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an-Am’s Spyder has definitely put a different spin on what can be expected from a touring motorcycle. It offers comfort, control and handling, plus sporty styling to complete the package. But for those who are more brand loyal, it’s still not a Honda. Although the Spyder may offer all the bells and whistles that a consumer may be chasing within its three different model options (Touring, Sport-Touring and Sport), what it can’t deliver is the familiarity and dependability of a Gold Wing.

This isn’t an open call to bash on CanAm, but rather a proclamation that

you, as a Wing rider, have options if you’re looking to get in the reversed trike game.

Sturgis Motoren, a Gold Wing enthusiast company from The Netherlands, has been developing their R18 reversed trike kit for the Gold Wing GL1800 and F6B for three years now. The kit was created to give Wingers a safe, durable and, most importantly, fun way to transform their bike into something a bit more radical.

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be, at least to those who fully stand behind their Wing.

OK, so before we get into the dialedin details, let’s first talk about availability.

We had a chance to chat with Gregg McNabb of Gene’s Gallery Inc. from Springfield, Mo., who is handling the initial import and distribution of Motoren’s exciting new kit. Gregg informed us that there are only five kits in the United States as of press time and that four of them had debuted at Bike Week in Daytona Beach this past March. Only a few dealers countrywide will have access to these kits at the moment: two locations in Florida, one in California and Gregg. For now,

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these are the only places to score one.

And as for the rest of the year, only 100 more kits will be finding their way to U.S. shores. Gregg seems confident that these kits will be moving at a steady pace once they reach the showroom floors.

And here comes the meat and potatoes of Can-Am’s Spyder and the R18 aftermarket kit comparison. A new Spyder will run you, at the very least, $15,000 and upwards of a $30,500 starting price tag for an RT Limited.

Sturgis Motoren’s kit for Gold Wings will run $15,500, plus an extra $700 for paint, and a required $1,200 for professional installation (and you’ll need to bring your GL1800, too). Don’t plan on trying to save a couple bucks by attempting to convert your bike over in your garage, as it will be mandatory to have a trained and certified technician make the change for you. This is due to both liability and safety issues, but it could also be money well spent for the peace of mind of riding around on pro, warrantied workmanship. Of course, there are optional add-ons available for the R18 kit such as a front Honda crash

bar and rear springs. Initially, the price difference may seem a bit steep, but we’ll just assume you already have the bike ready to covert, so it’s only a matter of stepping up to the upgraded kit.

Now let’s dig a little deeper into what will all be included with your investment.

First and foremost, you’ll still be riding on a Gold Wing and finding a Honda dealership while on the road is much easier than stumbling upon a Can-Am location, which for many, will be the absolute kicker. The wheels and tires on the R18 kit are larger and provide better road contact. The front tires measure 185/65R16 or 205/45R17 on optional aluminum sport wheels depending on your preference. The rear wheel will be wrapped in 185/65R16 rubber. In case you didn’t notice, these are regular automotive tire sizes, which are easily replaceable in the case of an emergency or simple replacement, and they’re cheaper than specialty-sized rubber. A Spyder, in any of its model options, only offers 15-inch wheels. The R18 kit utilizes front and rear Honda braking systems WINGWORLDMAG.COM

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with a mechanical parking brake. The R18’s wheelbase measures 1,700 mm (just a hair shy of the Spyder RT-S) and is 17 mm shorter and 8 mm wider than its “competitor.” However, the Spyder does have a 15 mm ground clearance advantage over the R18 kit.

The R18’s front chassis design features independent wheel suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers with adjustable spring and dampening while the rear turns to original Honda shock absorbers with a progressive spring to eat up bumps in the road. The Spyder features a double A-arm and a rear swing arm setup. As far as miles per gallon is concerned, the R18 kit weighs in at 525 kg with its solid steel frame construction. Gregg mentions that the Gold Wing equipped with the kit will still pull in 30 miles per gallon compared to the Spyder’s approximate 25. Hopefully these figures will help you better assess fuel consumption for any upcoming extended road trip.

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these days.

One concern that might arise with this kit being so new to the market is how they perform on the street. Gregg informed us that Sturgis Motoren has put the kit through a grueling 20,000mile path over a period of seven months. The Netherlands sees a fair share of rainy conditions and the R18 was pushed through the wet stuff as much as it was hot, dry temperatures.

Being that this kit’s developers specialize in Gold Wings, it’s a safe assumption that overall fit and function is right on the

for them, there’s no denying that a bike makeover of this degree being a real possibility is still big news.

As the year goes on, you may start seeing more of them pop up at runs across the nation — but don’t be alarmed, you now know exactly what it is. Baffled may still be your initial reaction, but take a closer look when presented with the opportunity. You’ll surely be impressed with the craftsmanship and innovation that went into this remarkable setup.

ONLY A FEW DEALERS COUNTRYWIDE WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THESE KITS AT THE MOMENT: TWO LOCATIONS IN FLORIDA, ONE IN CALIFORNIA AND GREGG. money. And to better soothe any doubts you may have, the kits are covered with a two-year unlimited mile warranty.

We also asked Gregg if there has been any feedback (negative or positive) from Can-Am about the kit. There has not been a word. There’s not a whole lot to discuss anyway, given that the market for these two bikes are completely different.

The people who are buying these come from opposite sides of the fence and the product design is not the same, albeit similar in concept. Even for those who don’t feel the kit is right

This will definitely turn some heads as well as set you apart from the pack, given the rarity of the alteration. For more information on the R18 reverse trike conversion kit — and to see if it’s right for you — head on over to Sturgis Motoren’s official website at Reversedtrike.nl, visit Gene’s Gallery at Genesgallery.com or give Gregg a call at 800728-4363 for further details on how to look at or secure one of these kits. Gene’s has a great live action video of the kit in action on the highway.

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HOW TO: PACK YOUR SADDLEBAGS

BY GEORGE WOODSIDE

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n 2012, Honda let the stylists win out over the engineers by changing the design of the Gold Wing trunks and saddlebags. The GL1200, GL1500, and GL1800 models up through 2011 had rounded rectangular storage compartments, designed for the most efficient storage of lots of gear. But since 2012, the stylists gave us saddlebags that looked like there were pulled off a Harley. That slant-back design is supposed to make the bikes look more sleek, but it leaves the rider with typically wasted space.

Most Wingers have a set of gear that is always in their bike: an owner’s manuals, the Gold Book, some cleaning gear and a few more things. What can you do with the slanted rear third of the saddlebag besides stuffing a few cleaning rags in there? Well, after getting frustrated with the pile of loose items that made the left saddlebag nearly useless for other purposes, I started experimenting with efficient storage methods. After a few false starts, here’s what I came up with.

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01 For starters, what did I want to carry?

Here’s the list: • Tire Repair Kit • First Aid Kit • Owner’s Manual & Slip Case • Gold Book • Road Atlas • Microfiber Cloths

• Cleaning Rags (Lots!)

• Crescent Wrench • Flashlight • Multi-Wrench • Multi-Tip Screwdriver

02 But wait, there’s more: • Another First Aid Kit • More Microfiber Cloths • More Cleaning Rags (Lots!)

• Cleaning Spray • Folding Wide Brim Hat Headgear • Chapter Cap

03 All this has always been in the left saddlebag.

Now all I had to do was get it to stay organized and leave me some saddlebag space for other purposes. The solution I found was, as is usually the case, amazingly simple. At the local Office Depot (on sale even), I found a desk file storage bin. The angular edge of the case wasn’t exactly the same slope as the saddlebag trailing edge, but it was close enough to allow me to make efficient use of the back third of the compartment.

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04 As you can see, it all fits quite well. Although a few things don’t fit perfectly, the difference in the slope of the bin and the saddlebag allow it to tuck back in quite well.

05 Since the bin is significantly narrower than the saddlebag, and I position it as far toward the outer edge of the saddlebag as possible, there is ample room between the bin and the saddlebag wall to slide in everything seen in the second photo. So, with the bin in the back of the saddlebag and the other gear stowed between it and the inner wall of the saddlebag, I had almost half of the space open for general use.

06 Applying braking force caused the bin to slide forward, and everything between it and the saddlebag wall immediately expanded. Hookand-loop fasteners on the bottom of the bin helped, but not enough. The original hooks for the rubber strap holding the manuals had openings and I thought a mini-bungee might save me. Sure enough, the combination of the bungee and the friction of the hook half worked!

The bin and gear stayed put under all kinds of riding. With them in place, I still have half a useable saddlebag. Have a trick to maximize storage? Send it to Editor@gwrra.org today!

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Hindsight should be clearer than 20/20, and BikeMaster’s LED-equipped mirrors are just what you need to increase rear visibility. Available in chrome and black, these mirrors will work with any Gold Wing with handlebar mounts. They have 10mm threads that fit most Honda motorcycles, including the GL1800. The lights connect to existing turn signal wires for straightforward, quick installation.

Simply remove the old mirrors, replace them with these stylish units, and run

wiring and splice into ground and power turn signal sources behind the headlight, and you’re done! The mirrors also feature precision locking adjustments to keep them in place exactly where you need them. Now as awesome as these mirrors sound, don’t worry, the price tag is extremely budget friendly. Let’s review the checklist now: stylish, functional, easy to install, doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, and high quality. Sounds like this upgrade is a no-brainer.

LED LOWER FOG LIGHT KIT BIG BIKE PARTS INC. BIGBIKEPARTS.COM

Big Bike Parts’ LED lower fog light kit is designed to fit OEM lower cowls on 2001-10 GL1800 (non-airbag models), 2006-10 (airbag) and 2012+ Wings. The kit is completely plug-and-play, which makes installation a breeze. With enhanced photometrics, these lights provide maximum bright white LED illumination and are fully DOT approved.

In simpler terms, these babies light up the road and increase visibility like champs. The 3 1/2-inch lights are fully adjustable for driving, and allow you to place light where you want it most on your bike. See and be seen better on the road in all riding conditions, especially in heavy rain and fog. This is important to any touring rider to avoid any unforeseen hazards in the road. Don’t just pop in a new bulb into a subpar or old housing — upgrade to better quality and increase your safety.

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SHINEWERKS KLOCK WERKS KUSTOMBAGGERS.COM

The recommended cleaner for your Klock Werks Flare Windshield can also be used to wipe your entire bike clean. ShineWerks washes and protects plastics, acrylic, Plexiglas, Lexan, chrome, fiberglass and paint. Pretty much, this spray gets rid of most any mess your bike gets into both on and off road. It dries quickly and buffs to a steak-free finish. The invisible protective coating protects surfaces, repels dirt and grime, and helps reduce dust, fingerprints, smudges and bug guts. Whether you take your bike on a cruise or just leave it out in the elements, the spray will do its job at cutting through the crud. It even helps resist scratching and marring of surfaces. ShineWerks also repels water, prevents fogging and is nonabrasive. Get it in an ultra-portable 4-ounce easy-carry bottle or a larger 16-ounce size to keep in the garage. Your best bet is getting both sizes because you’re going to wish you had it when you find yourself without it.

3-WAY LED BRAKE LIGHT KIT HYPER-LITE HYPERLITES.COM

Lighting is important to your bike, not only to add style, but also to increase safety. But how can a light keep you safe you may ask? Better lighting helps other drivers on the road easily spot you from a distance. Brake lighting options with this kit offer both five-second to solid brake light flashing and a three-second to solid brake light flashing setting.

Running lights function at 30 percent intensity and brake lighting shines at 100 percent illumination. And to make this kit even sweeter, the three-way bulbs function as running lights and turn signals — as well as brake lights — all from the same case. Half of the LEDs are red and half are amber, which makes this lighting upgrade completely street legal. The kit only draws 1/4 amp, and all electronic components are cast in epoxy making them waterproof and shock resistant. Custom mounts make installation to speaker housings simple and easy.

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303 SPEED DETAILER GOLD EAGLE GOLDEAGLE.COM

This bottle contains 32 ounces of some of the best all-purpose cleaner on the market. Gold Eagle’s 303 Speed Detailer is a premium detail spray that instantly cleans, brightens and protects all in one shot. It’s safe for all paint and clear-coat finishes, fiberglass, plastic, clear plastic, chrome, stainless steel and glass. The spray is nonabrasive, nontoxic, nonflammable and doesn’t have a strong “heavy cleaner”-type odor. How does this magical misting formula work? Simply shake the bottle, spray onto a dry, cool surface one section at a time and spread with a soft microfiber towel. The next step requires an easy buff with a dry cloth.

Just like that, your bike’s many surfaces are cleaned and protected from the elements. The Speed Detailer contains powerful ultraviolet blockers to shield all surfaces from harmful rays, and it even repels dust, dirt and stains to make the next wash even easier.

LOWERING BRACKET LOWER WING PRODUCTS LOWERWINGPRODUCTS.COM

Lowering your 2001-2012 GL1800 (including the latest F6B) will not only increase overall control and handling, especially on gravel, driveways and tight, slow corners, it also gives “vertically challenged” riders the opportunity to gain much more confidence on the road. Lower Wing’s lowering bracket is available in three sizes: 3/4-, 1-, or 1 1/4-inch, and will drop the bike respectively under stock ride height position depending on which size is right for you. The bracket is constructed from 6061 billet aluminum, and is tested and proven to be stronger than the original Honda bracket. One thing you might want to look into when installing the lowering bracket is replacing the center stand to a shorter aftermarket stand, which is also available through Lower Wing Products. Both additions will make riding much more enjoyable for those struggling with stock ride height.

LED LAMP PIAA PIAA.COM

PIAA’s LP530 LED light offers three simple things: Vision, safety and an enhanced visual appearance for your bike. The 3 1/2-inch fog and driving lamps feature exclusive Reflector Facing Technology (RFT) LED bulbs and a geometrically perfect reflector to provide excellent beam control and output. In other words, the computer-designed, multisurface reflector concentrates and focuses the beam pattern of the rearwardfacing bulbs more precisely than forward-facing LED lamps. The end result is a more concentrated light exactly where it’s needed. Each lamp includes two 3-watt LED bulbs, which draw a measly 0.5 amps per light. LEDs are much more durable than halogen bulbs and provide a much more stable, high visibility stream of light. LP530 lamp housings are available in both fog and long range driving beam patterns and feature an aluminum casing and a high-strength poly lens for long life and durability.

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PASSENGER ARMREST LED TRIM KURYAKYN KURYAKYN.COM

Kuryakyn’s passenger armrest trim with LED turn signal accents are super cool and simple to make a permanent addition to your bike. The blending of classic chrome styling and modern LED technology into an easy-to-install package makes for an easy upgrade idea. These sculpted accents feature run and turn functions illuminated by red-colored LEDs. Plug-and-play installation without modification makes this kit even more desirable for DIY riders.

Increase the look and visibility of your GL1800 with an afternoon’s worth of work (if that). Kuryakyn’s kit comes complete with two passenger lighted armrest accents, a run turn harness, a double Y adapter, cable ties and everything else needed to wire and secure them. The armrest accent trim kit is compatible with all 2006-14 GL1800 models (except F6B). Get a great look and added safety with this armrest trim set and set your bike apart from the crowd in next to no time at all.

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WORKBENCH TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

BY STU OLTMAN

ANSWERS TO THE TECHNICAL QUESTIONS IN THIS MONTH’S WORKBENCH WERE PROVIDED BY STU OLTMAN, WING WORLD’S SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT GOLD WINGS OR VALKYRIES BY EMAIL TO WORKBENCH@ GWRRA.ORG OR BY MAIL TO WORKBENCH, GWRRA, 21423 N. 11TH AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85027. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME, CITY, STATE AND GWRRA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER. THE OPINIONS OF THE TECHNICAL EDITOR DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE OF THE EDITORIAL STAFF OR PUBLISHERS OF WING WORLD MAGAZINE, GWRRA OR THEIR AGENTS.

THE HAUNTED GL1800 Stu, My wife and I have ridden Gold Wings since 1980. We’ve had several 1100s, 1200s, 1500s and the GL1800. We still own and ride two original naked 1984 GL1200s (both red), a ’99 F6C and a 2006 GL1800. In all those years, there was not one serious problem, only small things which we could solve by ourselves — until now.

Our GL1800 (first owner), USA model VIIA with about 60,000 miles on it, has a strange problem that first appeared in September/ October 2013. Maintenance of our bikes is always done by me and I do hope that with your help I can fix this problem by myself as well.

You should know that in our country (the Netherlands), there are some Honda dealers, but no one is a Gold Wing specialist.

They all sell every bike they can to survive. We know a Winger who paid about $3,000 to fix an

electrical problem on his Wing and it’s still not right. In Belgium, a girlfriend of ours bought a new 2003 GL1800, which started to have electrical problems in 2005 up until last year when her bike was brought home by a truck.

Every time she paid a lot to the dealer(s), but the problem is still there. Now she decided to buy a new one. Therefore, we try to fix problems by ourselves. I know some good mechanics and they give me some advice, and if necessary, I can get an HDS pocket tester later.

Anyway, our problem began during a ride I always do after wa shin g t he bike to make sure it is dry when it has been garaged for a few weeks. Every time I stopped and the engine would go to idle speed, it shut down and I had to restart it.

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were no problems. Some weeks ago I noticed during a ride that the control lamps for the turn signals in the dashboard were blinking for a very short period.

It happened three times during a 25-mile trip. Then we went off for a weekend to Luxembourg, suddenly I noticed that the power of the engine was gone for a moment and this happened twice the first day. After lunch the bike wouldn’t start anymore, the start motor worked fine but the engine wouldn’t run. We noticed, after turning the ignition switch to On, that the FI lamp did not turn of after a short amount of time, but instead stayed on and there was no sound coming from the fuel pump. I could start the bike as normal, but the engine wouldn’t run and we also noticed, while starting, that the fuel meter did go to zero (and stayed at zero while starting). Is this normal?

We checked all the fuses and changed out some just to be sure, and we also swapped the fuel

IGNITION : WORKBENCH relay with the one from the cruise control. After turning the ignition switch to On, everything seemed to be OK and the engine did run.

Later, while riding, I checked the cruise control and it worked fine, so I already knew we did not solve the problem, we were just lucky the bike was running.

The next morning we had the same problem, but after some time, the bike was again running and we got home without further problems.

At home I learned from the original service manual how to use the FI lamp as a visual readout for DTCs. After washing the bike and riding it to be sure that it was dry, I got home and, just in front of my garage, the same problem was there again (the FI lamp stayed on and no sound of the fuel pump). Then I pushed the start button for more than 10 seconds in the hope of getting a DTC and indeed, the FI lamp began blinking: one long, two short; one long, three short; one long, four short; one long, five short; one long, six short; and one long, seven short. Then it repeated same blinking pattern.

So there were six total DTCs, meaning all the same: No.s 1 to 6 injectors, fuel pump and ignition shut down. When the problem is not there the bike runs fine, so I’m sure there is no problem with the injectors.

There is an alarm installed on the bike, a Datatool S3.

I noticed that this alarm is connected between the blackand-white wire, which goes from the kill switch to the FI unit/Laf relay. That means that this connection in the alarm is working as an extra kill switch.

Another (switch) connection is between the yellow-and-red wire that comes from the RVS relay. I do not know why. I made a shortcut to both connections with no result, so I guess the alarm is

not the problem. After turning the ignition switch to On with an active alarm, the FI lamp does not come on at all, so this could be another sign that the alarm is not the problem.

After removing the fuel relay and turning the ignition switch to On, the FI lamp turns on and stays on. While starting the bike (without the fuel relay), the fuel meter goes back to zero also, but goes back to the original position after a second. This is almost the same reaction that we get with the problem.

N ex t we looked at t he ECM and fuel pump operation.

I checked all ground points in the gray-and-black connector as described in the ser vice manual. All points which we could check in the fuel system, if there was battery voltage, they were also were OK. Relays and the bank angle sensor were OK, too. When we checked the fuel pump, we noticed that there was battery voltage, but we do not hear the pump. We made a shortcut directly from the battery to the pump and it seemed to be normal. We could start the bike and it ran fine. After about a minute, it stopped and now the situation is different.

After turning the ignition switch to On there is no bat ter y voltage at the fuel pump anymore, and also with a shortcut from the battery to the fuel pump the engine will not run and there is a new DTC: 29 blinks (two long, nine short).

This could be a malfunction in the idle air control valve system.

We should find the sub-wire harness 8P white connector, but I cannot find it (page 6-38). In the electrical troubleshooting manual on page 8-46, this connecter is mentioned as C12 and in the ETM on page 20-1, photo No. 29, the C12 connector is mentioned as optional 4P-Bl.

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This is my situation at the m o m e n t . M ay b e yo u h ave some sugges tions for how we can continue? Can I get more information using that HDS pocket tester instead of the blinks of the multifunction indicator lamp? We appreciate any help we can get because this is a serious problem.

Thank you in advance and I’m looking for ward to your response.

Kind regards, Thijs Arts The Netherlands Thijs, You certainly have a lot of things going on here, but you should bear in mind that it’s very unlikely that all of these circuits developed problems at the same time. It’s more likely one or two things are causing all of these symptoms, so I’d recommend not concentrating on the fuel injectors or IACV as possible culprits. Reading as carefully as possible, I noticed your mention of the turn indicators blinking occasionally.

This may be due to a fault with the alarm. The European bike forums I visit are chock full of operational problems that are eventually traced to these alarms. My hunch is that most issues are due to incorrect hookup rather than a defective product. Regardless, the end result is the same. And with the myriad of wire hookups necessary, plus what I consider convoluted instructions, there’s plenty of opportunity to mess things up. If it were my bike, I’d first disconnect the battery earth cable, then I’d carefully remove all wiring associated with that alarm and repair the bike’s original wires as necessary.

IGNITION : WORKBENCH The other symptoms you report could all be attributed to multiple defective ground (earth) connections at ground point G1. In fact, this is the No. 1 place to look when your GL1800 starts acting like it’s haunted. Located under the fuel tank, this is the main point for various system grounds. It consists of several ring terminals ganged together and bolted to the frame, and all of the wires attached at that point are green.

Common issues at point G1 are the attachment bolt loosening, paint preventing good electrical contact, and corrosion caused by humidity or salt air. When any of these issues are present, multiple circuits either lose ground completely, or worse yet, they begin intermittent and sometimes very strange behavior as the circuits affected seek ground elsewhere. Remove the fuel tank to access this troublemaker and examine it carefully.

Stu Hello Stu, Thanks for your response!

Indeed, the alarm is more often a troublemaker for Wingers in Europe. Because insurance is much cheaper with an alarm, a lot of us have one. I will follow your instructions, but first I am going to check that ground point G1. Almost every mechanic I have spoken to said about the same — be sure all ground points are good. Nobody told me that I could find this G1 point under the fuel tank, so this will be the first thing to do. I should have removed the fuel tank anyway because it was my plan to get the alternator maintained this winter (new brushes and cleaning).

Next week I have time to address this problem and I will mail any result to you.

Thanks again and kind regards, Thijs Arts

PROBLEM GL1800 YEARS Stu, I would like your opinion on something. My wife and I are looking for a GL1800 that has been triked. We are thinking of the early years for the GL1800, but do you think that there is any year that we should stay away from? Does one particular year have more problems than the others? Your opinion would be appreciated. Thank you.

Steven Lensing Fredericksburg, Iowa

IGNITION : WORKBENCH Steve, The first three years had issues with the cooling system, and frame cracking could occur on the ’02 and ’03 models. In total, there are 17 service bulletins a f f e c t i n g t h e 2 0 0 1 –2 0 0 3 models, so you might want to have the trike examined by a dealership to ensure those issues have been addressed.

Provided they were, I wouldn’t have issues owning any particular model year.

Stu

CRANKED OUT Hi Stu, I enjoy your column and have learned much from you sharing your experiences. My issue is with my 1999 SE starting.

It always started right up at the touch of the switch. Last spring, after washing, it cranked excessively long and didn’t go until I let off the switch. It didn’t run rough or miss like wet ignition wires. I tried it several times and it was the same each time. It sat overnight and the following day it was back to normal. Over the summer it did happen a couple

times after riding in the rain, but always straightened out after drying off. On one of the last rides it failed and did not correct itself. As long as I hold the starter button, it will only crank — not fire — but as soon as the button is released, it starts right up and runs well. Thanks for your time.

Jim Northway Hastings, Minn.

Jim, Though it’s possible this is being caused by loose or corroded battery connections, it is THE classic symptom of a weak or damaged battery. As long as the electric starter is in use, it drags the battery voltage too low to fire the ignition. But when the start button is released, the battery voltage pops back up. If the engine is still spinning, the ignition will start it. It can be a sometimes thing, depending on how long the bike was ridden after the last engine start. I think the problem in the rain was a red herring — purely coincidental.

Stu

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K&N SWAP Hi Stu, My dealer tells me it is time to replace the air filter on my bike. He said it is best to stay with the stock filter as Honda did a lot of research when they designed the bike. He also said not to go too long with the OEM filter as it can disintegrate and cause problems. I thought that changing to a K&N would be better for the bike and it wouldn’t disintegrate?

In the past (on my Magna), I changed the filter to a K&N and changed the exhaust, but also had to change the jets in the carbs. Will changing the filter to a K&N cause problems for the Wing? I am told there are no adjustments that can be made on a Wing to compensate for filter or exhaust changes. I would really appreciate your thoughts on this subject.

Thank you, Tom Saviano Middlesex, N.J. Tom, I agree with your dealer completely … almost. I’ve seen these OEM filters with up to four

readers’ rides EBENCH I G N I T I OTNH R: OWTOT RL K times the recommended mileage on them (not recommended). Aside from being choked with filth, the filter was otherwise undamaged and the plenum underneath was clean. These filters are no more likely to disintegrate than the one in your car. In fact, they’re very similar in construction. I’m not sure why you believe an aftermarket gauzeand-oil filter element would be better for your bike, but my opinion is exactly the opposite. And you’re correct in your belief that adjustments to your Wing’s programmed fuel injection system are not possible.

Stu

POCKET LOCKET Hi Stu, My right fairing pocket has stopped opening with the key and was wondering how to get to the latch without damaging it or in general how to fix it. I appreciate any help that you can offer. Thanks.

James Abrams via email Jim, The pull cable end has probably come out of its plastic connector under the compartment lid. This can happen if the green plastic cable end isn’t snapped firmly into its holder. Remove the fairing trim strip on that side and remove the screw holding down the edge of the key panel. Now remove the panel and reach in to operate the lid latch manually. Once the lid is open, you can remove the compartment and reattach the cable end.

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SWINGARM PARTS Stu, What is this part for? It’s on the bottom of the swingarm on an 1800 Gold Wing (picture attached in email).

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Stu

CAR VS. MOTORCYCLE TIRE Stu, I’ve seen it mentioned several times in Wing World in general, and in your Workbench section, regarding the use of car tires on motorcycles. It seems that everyone using a car tire has nothing but praise for them, and that should be expected. However, has there been any true side-by-side testing done between car and motorcycle tires? I am sure there are one or more tire companies that might like to participate in that type of testing. They might also have the financial resources for safety equipment for the bike in case of a fall, such as was done years ago with the Suzuki Samurai rollover safety testing. Maybe Honda would be willing to participate as I would bet they already have equipment and sensors for the bike that could provide some of the feedback needed.

Any testing results might not put an end to the views and opinions from the opposing sides, but it might give some great technical (absolute) reasons why or why not to use a car tire on a motorcycle.

Maybe some modification of car tires could be identified that could make it suitable for use on a motorcycle. One modification in mind is to have the portion of the tire where the tread and sidewall meet to be more contoured like a traditional motorcycle tire.

Thank you for your time and your expertise in all the help you have given Members. So far I have not had a problem with my GL1800, but I do know where to turn if it should happen.

David Costello Columbus, Ga. David, When you say “true side-by-side testing,” I assume you’re speaking of testing performed by a tire or motorcycle manufacturer rather than by an army of Internet gurus. While it’s possible, I feel confident in saying absolutely not. It will never happen. Nor will

O NN : : W WO O RR KK BB EE NN CC HH I I GG NN I I TT I I O any tire manufacturer attempt to modify an automobile tire design to make it suitable for use on a two-wheeled motorcycle.

And no, contouring the car tire tread to more closely resemble a motorcycle tread will not cut the mustard. I understand the lure of greater tread life and reduced costs, but none of that offsets the fact that virtually all aspects of car and motorcycle tire design are purpose specific and mutually exclusive. To get a better understanding of what’s involved, start with Wikipedia (Wikipedia.org/wiki/ Motorcycle_tires) and branch out from there.

Having said that, you’re correct — it seems as though everyone who’s installed a car tire based on assurances of satisfied users will have drunk the Kool-Aid. Against my better judgment, after being chastised for slamming the idea without actually experiencing it for myself, I have test ridden several GL1800s equipped with car tires and was positively horrified at the handling qualities. Others claim to love it. So who’s correct? Perception is reality, especially for those who seek information while having a confirmation bias. The key is in determining what’s fact, what’s merely opinion and which matters most to you.

Stu

TIRE ISSUES Stu, I’ve got a tire question about my 1982 GL1100 Interstate. I purchased the bike brand new and currently have about 155,000 miles on it, so I have changed the rear tire more than once (many

times more!). I’ve noticed in the past that there is very little clearance between the left side of the sidewall of the rear tire and the disc brake stay arm up near the engine where it affixes to the swingarm. It’s not at all unusual when having mounted new rubber to hear a little squeaking from the tire rubbing on that stay arm when dog paddling the bike around in a quiet garage. Usually, though, after riding for a bit, the sidewall wears in just a little (I guess?) and everything seems to be happy for the next 10,000 miles or so until new rubber is needed once again.

Last year though, I had a new Dunlop D404 140/90-16 71H installed and balanced, running 42–44 PSI as usual, and the more I ride it the worse the sidewall seems to rub on the stay arm. I’ve got about 3,100 to 3,700 miles on the tire and although the tread is still very good, I have worn a nice 1-inch-wide black wall on the left side of the rear tire. I’m concerned that if I keep riding I will very soon experience a nasty sidewall blowout.

Any idea why after all the tire changes I’ve been through in the past 32 years with this bike that this one would rub on the brake stay so significantly?

I’m wondering if the tire could be defective in some way or are there some bearings up in the swingarm that might be wearing out allowing for some slight side-to-side movement? Once the rear final drive, wheel, brake, etc., assembly is all put together and bolted in place, there’s really nowhere that it can wobble or shift, is there? I’m just wondering where I should look first.

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Bryan, Because you’re using the correct size tire, I suspect that your brake torque arm is bent or somehow incorrectly mounted to either the swingarm or brake caliper.

There must be clearance at all times between the torque arm and tire. You’re correct in your assumption that continued riding with that condition could cause a sidewall failure.

Stu

CRUISE CONTROL SWAP Stu, I have a 1983 Honda GL650 Interstate and would like to add a cruise control unit from a 1989 GL1500 Gold Wing. Can you tell me what parts I would need to make this happen and if you think this is a feasible plan?

Pete Leduc Watford, Ontario, Canada Pete, It’s not a feasible plan. There are a bunch of cancel switches, wires, vacuum lines, valves, an accumulator and a cruise ECM. Plus, the system needs speed input and gear selection input.

Frankly, I doubt you’d find places on the bike to mount all that stuff, assuming you could even wire and plumb it to work properly. There are aftermarket units that are true, safe cruise controls, as opposed to throttle friction devices, but they cost close to $1,000. Of the various friction devices available, the BrakeAway is the only one I could recommend due to its throttle release feature.

Stu

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p GARY SMITH 2010 GL1800, MONTOURSVILLE, PA.

Gary Smith’s ’10 GL1800 is quite the marvel. He bought his bike brand new in 2010, and since then has added quite the bevy of accouterments. There’s the entire Kuryakyn accessory and chrome line (no, seriously), custom F4 tinted windshield with 24-karat gold trim, HID lighting, custom Cobra exhausts, chrome wheels, custom-machined flagpoles and tons of RGB LED lighting.

You’ve probably noticed the custom paint work and that was done by a man who goes by Scarecrow.

There’s also Swarovski crystal accents all over the place — even on the cup holder. And if it isn’t plated in 24-karat gold, it’s chrome or sterling silver, just like the engraved horn button extender.

Built for show and to ride, Gary’s got quite the GL1800, that’s for sure. He’d also like to mention 911memorialcoalition.org. They put on a yearly ride that’s 42 miles long every September to honor those who fell on 9/11, as well as current first responders.

They average about 8,000 riders per event!

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t TONY RAIONA 2006 GL1800, MASTIC, N.Y.

Tony’s Arctic white ’06 GL1800 with the comfort package has most available options. With 26,500 miles, it’s cruised the East Coast, with stops at Rolling Thunder and Patriot Guard missions.

The paint is by Michael Angelo Calderone. The custom murals on the bike each have a patriotic theme. There’s a bald eagle with starred-and-striped feathers, a POW*MIA emblem on the front fender, and deputy sheriff and Vietnam veteran emblems above the headlights. t LYLE THOMPSON 1994 GL1500 SE, RIGBY, IDAHO t

Lyle has two bikes that fall into both the Show ‘N’ Shine and Old School categories. His ’84 is a clean example of a classic Honda that still looks brand new, is still a runner and that Lyle still rides.

Then there’s his ’94 GL1500 SE in teal (pictured). Sporting custom trim and accessories as well as paint goodies, this is a great show winner that looks good on the road. That’s the best part of his collection: they both look amazing and roll down the road perfectly. No trailer queens here!

t CHESTER DETMER 2007 GL1800, CARLYLE, ILL.

Chester’s ’07 GL1800 is the epitome of subtlety. On first glance you might wonder what’s missing, and that’s easy — the upper box. With a look more akin to an F6B, his Wing may be able to haul less, but looks great. He has a few other custom options as well, including a Torq Master Daytona exhaust and a Madstad Engineering windshield.

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The Southern California resident takes great joy in hitting the road on her Honda F6B, bringing along her trusty doggy companion Sparky and her traveling stash of art supplies. Elin has been riding ever since her college days in the Northwest, but hearing about her early experiences on two wheels might have some surprised at how it came to be one of her passions.

“Yes, my first riding experience was on the back of the chopper in college, driven by a real-life son of a preacher,” she reminisces. “I wanted to be wild, but I was not very good at it.”

Still, Elin managed to endure her bold endeavor with the seemingly unlikely bad boy. “I rode that 250 Honda from Highway 36 near Eugene, Oregon, down to Clear Lake, Calif., with

my dog in a box on the back in 1970,” she says of her nearly 500-mile trip southward some 44 years ago.

But eventually, years later, Elin decided to stop relying on others for a ride and moved on to a bike of her own. “My first bike after coming back to riding was a 250 Kymco Grand Vista scooter,” she says, listing out more additions that found their way into her fleet over time. “Then I got myself a 650 Yamaha V-Star Classic, then a 2007 Harley Davidson Softail Classic, which was 1500cc and about 750 pounds,” she says.

“I did at least 25,000 miles on it and went through several pairs of tires,” she says. “And now this one — the only one worthy of painting because of the large, flowing panels just begging to be decorated.”

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adorned with a professional-looking yet uniquely styled design that makes the bike a head-turner. Not too flashy, but noticeably accentuating, her touch has made moveable artwork of the wheeled beast. But this was no quick paint job — it took a few days to prep her lady before actually laying down the ride’s custom-designed finish.

“What really drew me to the bike was the way it felt when I got on top,” she says. “It just felt right and I knew this was it. Every decision I’ve made is the right one at the time — no regrets, and I don’t believe in looking back or dwelling on the past.” And so she didn’t, appropriately showing up to the dealership with her aforementioned old Harley and riding home on the brandnew Honda F6B that she was attracted to and for which she has big plans.

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will be taking my F6B on road trips this summer throughout the United States,” she says. “I ride locally with several groups during the week, including the M-1 Chapter of GWRRA, of which I am a Member. I also belong to Women in the Wind, an all-women’s motorcycle group with chapters in the UK, Canada and Australia, as well and the United States.”

THE START OF HER ART Elin’s art has been commissioned for vehicles for nearly as many years as she’s been riding, so it’s not a surprise that her two passions have occasionally come together, even after driving in two different lanes for decades.

“I used to paint graphics on vans in the ’70s for G.I.s stationed in Europe, where I lived and worked as a medical illustrator for the government at a U.S. Army hospital,” she shares. In fact, Elin painted, lived in and traveled in a Volkwagen Bus for a time that was painted with a freehand drawing of a Native American and a buffalo, along with an inspired reinterpretation of fantasy-science fiction artist Frank Frazetta’s “Death Dealer.”

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Autographics and I had the CB handle of ‘Paint Brush.’ I used to go to paint military vans after work in the motor pools.” But even that task still required a certain level of stealth and secrecy.

“Sometimes I had to be blindfolded because of the secret installations where the motor pools were located.

I would paint two or three vans per week during the last five months that I was there. (But) I stopped painting because of the toxicity of the paints.”

Though she fell away from her hobby for a short time due to health concerns, it didn’t take long to get reacquainted. “Afterward I returned to the United States, but now we have water-based paints, so I’m back in!” she says excitedly.

The environmentally and peoplefriendly products may have inspired Elin to get back into painting and creating art, something that she admits has been a lifelong love and craft.

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president of Toyota Corp. in Japan.”

Sharing her talents with others has also given her and Sparky an excuse to pick up and go see the United States.

“I used to do workshops and travel to teach them, but the motorcycle has taken center stage, and that precludes hauling supplies — and the dog — around the country,” Elin says. She also notes that Sparky probably has more air miles that any other pooch out there, thanks to Elin going to and from her workshops, and that he now travels safely and securely in Kuryakyn luggage aboard her well-taken-care-of Honda F6B. Elin admits that she also takes an old-school approach to her art in the digital age. “I do not use stencils in my work but create ‘Art Bikes,’ which are one-of-a-kind artworks,” she describes. “They have a theme — (which) is a collaboration between the owner and the artist — that creates the flow and expression of the owner.”

For example, Elin describes, the “Red Queen” has the theme of a “joyful woman riding” while she, the bike’s owner, enjoys the intricate patterns found in paisley prints and fluidly flowing designs with bright

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accents. That results in the illusion of a woman with long hair on the front and the flowing designs culminating in the blue pearl over the saddlebags. Elin has plans to follow up the “Red Queen” with a bike inspired by those women who have defeated adversity — and a life-threatening disease.

“The next ride, a Can-Am Spyder, will be themed with beating cancer.

(It will be) colored in pink and purple hues with pink ribbons flowing through the design,” she says of her vision. “I’ll

probably spray a pearl over the design to show the heart of hope for cancer survivors.” After completing that project, her next venture will prove to be a real shocker. “The third art bike may be an F6B with the theme of lightning strikes and thunderclouds — oh, and the owner has been struck twice!” she says.

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an easel, she had to make sure she had a safe space to do her new two-wheeled projects.

“I paint these in my outer studio — an enclosed and drywalled, twocar garage, where I used to hold workshops in painting in oils and acrylics,” she says. “Now it holds the paints and air guns for the next art bike.”

O ne might assume t hat , given the detailed visions she transforms from thought to painted product, Elin would be trapped inside while she crafts her next masterpiece. Yet, despite being relegated indoors while working on her wheeled works of art, Elin is what you might call an outdoors-y lady. When she’s not on the open highway, she likes to enjoy nature and her animal buddies in the wild near her sprawling residence. She even makes her own smoothies from her vegetable garden and likes juicing as well.

“I like to garden and take in rescue dogs,” she says, pointing out that there are four canines currently running around her home.

“They have plenty of space to roam about,” she says. “I live on an acre inside a nature preserve with no shared lot lines with neighbors.”

Elin’s spirit transcends her personality to find its way into the brush strokes she applies to her vehicle art. Her sensitivity to both the feelings of others (remember the rescue dogs) and her surroundings seems to complement itself to her ability to fully understand the wants and needs of a rider, and make them actualize themselves on their trusty bikes. And to think, it all started with a simple trip on a chopper.

“I used to ride horses,” she says, “but the motorcycle expanded my world view.”

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40 TO PHOENIX GWRRA’s longest road trip.

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old Wing riders tend to put a lot of miles on their rigs, but for those select few who choose to ride the entire 40 to Phoenix trip, they are the truly hard-core. The journey starts on the East Coast and takes Interstate 40 across the country (or the general path, anyway) until its eventual end in California. The tour takes weeks to accomplish and Members hop onto the ride along the way, creating a caravan of Wings that is impressive to see.

One of the highlights of the trip is a stop at the Home Office on March 12 – 13, which leads to a day of fun, information and events that everyone enjoys. This year local Members brought out their bikes to greet the long-distance riders and the results were impressive for sure.

With that in mind, we’ve assembled some shots of the Home Office event for all to enjoy. Here’s to safe journeys for all of our 40 to Phoenix riders, both this year and in the years to come.

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GO EAST, OLD MAN, GO EAST INTO RAIN Taking the road less traveled.

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One of the many murals scattered about town.

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ike most people who went to Wing Ding, I did not go by the most direct route. When I told friends that I was going from Texas to Greenville, S.C., via Nova Scotia, they gave me a funny look and said, “That’s not on the way.” I responded, “It is if you go the scenic route.” The trip was ended up being 6,825 miles. I think GWRRA should have another statistical award for someone who rides the longest to Wing Ding, and not just the most direct route from home.

We started with a clear sunny day, but that was the only completely dry day of the trip. I wore my rain suit more these three weeks than I did the last three years. A couple of us bought new rain suits at Wing Ding because we wore the old ones out. When it wasn’t rain it was fog that was giving us trouble. But we did have some nice weather between showers, so it was not all bad.

FIRSTS Our first meal was at an icehouse. There was no air conditioning, but a large fan blew hot air around. The weather was hot (mid 90s) and humid. There was an Atkins plate on the menu, so a couple of us decided to be healthy on this trip and ordered it.

That night, we stayed at an Econo Lodge and ate at Pitt Cafe, which had a special seafood dinner. Though it was a fried meal, they grilled the fish and let us substitute soup for potatoes. The first day we did very well eating healthy.

We rode into Meridian, Ala., for lunch. In one direction we crossed over railroad tracks with a train beneath us, but in the other went under the tracks.

For a public arts project, Meridian also used a painted object like we saw in Custer last year, but instead of a buffalo they used a carousel horse. I saw at least seven scattered around town.

We traveled a lot of interstate roads on day two, and again it was hot and humid. Phyllis commented that she wished it would just rain to get it over with and cool us off. We warned her to be careful what she wished for. We pushed on to Birmingham and decided to stop on the far northwest side to avoid rush hour traffic. As we got to our exit it started to rain. We got to the motel without getting too wet, but it poured before we got the bikes parked by the rooms and we had to wait for it to stop before we could unload our cargo.

The mapping program I used automatically divided the route into seven-hour driving days. This could then be uploaded into the GPS units on the two 2012 Gold Wings and we actually went farther each day than the program allowed.

We decided that we would travel until 5pm before looking for a place to stay.

We didn’t make reservations for anything except Wing Ding.

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to full strength. The weathermen were partially right when they predicted that the next day would be better.

We started out with great weather.

We went up Interstate 77 until we got to US 19, which would take us over the New River Gorge Bridge. It is the longest single span bridge in the U.S., second in the world. We stopped at the info center and walked down the 200-plus steps to get a good view of it from below. You don’t appreciate the engineering wonder of the design and building of the bridge just by traveling over it.

After the bridge we started our trek across West Virginia via back roads. These are the type of roads I really like; up and down mountains and around curves following rivers. It was sometimes disconcerting because I knew we were going downhill while the river was going the opposite direction.

The mountain roads were great until it started to rain. After we all got a little wet and no letup was in sight, we stopped

to put on rain suits. The rain stopped for a while after we got back on the interstate, but soon the sky opened up and dumped on us again. Visibility was horrible, and since some cars were driving without lights, we decided to quit for the day.

The next morning we headed out to the Skyline Drive under clear sunny skies. Unfortunately, when we got into the mountains, the fog settled in. If the scenic overlook was not closed for repair, it was so foggy that you could not even see the parking lot, let alone the “scene.” The one we did stop at, we could see the fog blowing in across the road. We exited the first chance we had and headed back to the interstate.

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dashboard next to the driver. He even let us hear the coils sing and told us that this is where the term “tune-up” originated — because you took the car into the garage to have them tune the coils so they all sounded the same.

The car ran a lot better than some more modern cars on the road today.

We had a little trouble finding a place to stay on the north side of Scranton, Pa., that was reasonably priced, but we did find an old motel in Clarks Summit that was in the process of being fixed up by the owner. There was also a gourmet restaurant next door. We like to stay at places where we can walk to dinner.

The next day started off on interstates, but would soon turn into back roads across New York, Vermont and New Hampshire. We had a light breakfast, so we started looking for a place for lunch, but because of the roads we were on, we did not find one until just before Vermont. It was a bar and grill that had very good food.

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As we were no longer going through large cities, I reminded everyone that we would not be able to find a national chain motel to stay the night and to start looking for a mom-and-pop-style motel.

In New Hampshire, we found one tucked away on a side street that met all our criteria: clean, walking distance to dinner, priced well and equipped with Wi-Fi. Next was the Kancamagus Highway (NH 112) across New Hampshire to Conway. We stopped at a few scenic overlooks and at the Lower Falls. There was enough water for the falls to look good and fill the swimming hole beneath them, and some brave souls were swimming, but the water looked cold.

After Conway it was on to Mount Washington. The road was closed to motorcycles for numerous weatherrelated reasons. It was overcast when we started, but no mention of road closures, so up we went. At the entrance it showed the temperature at the top to be 54 degrees with a 29 mph wind — very doable. Closer to the top, a fog blew in and we stopped about a mile from the top to see if it would blow away so we could actually see the road. It did clear enough for us to continue, but you could not see much at the top. The cog rail train arrived when we were there, but you could barely see it across the lot. As we were leaving, the fog started to lift and some antennas suddenly appeared. The trip back down the mountain was prettier because you could now see into the valley below.

CANADA BOUND Sunday started off on a US highway until we connected with Interstate 95, which took us most of the way to Canada. We stopped at the info center to pick up some maps of the area and to find the tide schedule at the Hopewell Rocks. We stayed the first night and ate at John Gyles Motor Inn LTD. They specialized in German

cuisine and everyone enjoyed all the different items that were ordered.

Our first planned stop after the welcome center was in Hartland to cross over the longest covered bridge in the world. While we were there, a tour bus arrived. Afterward they went to take pictures of the bridge and to walk to the other side.

over a mountain that was engulfed in fog. After our detour it was back over the mountain and back on to the Cabot Trail. We stopped at a roadside park that had a waterfall that we could climb for photographs. The beach also was covered with rounded granite rocks.

It must have taken the sea a very long time to wear these rocks so smooth.

I WORE MY RAIN SUIT MORE THESE THREE WEEKS THAN I DID THE LAST THREE YEARS. On the way to see the large tides at Hopewell Rocks, we ate at the Parkland Village Inn in Alma right on the Bay of Fundy. That night three of us decided to have a lobster dinner after we walked to see the low tide at the rocks. It took us about an hour each direction to get to the ocean floor, so we actually worked off the calories before we consumed them. These are some of the highest tides in the world, and where we were standing on the ocean floor would be under 35 feet of water in about six hours.

The amount of water coming into the bay is phenomenal; the equivalent of all the water going over Niagara Falls for 18 months enters and leaves the Bay of Fundy each day.

Shortly thereafter, we stayed at the Coastal Inns in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

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After a detour, we stayed in Pleasant Bay for the night because there were four different boat tours available for whale watching. The one we signed up for called back the next morning and said they only had room for five of us, which worked perfectly.

We saw many pilot whales and a couple of minke whales. There were also seals swimming around.

The weather started off overcast, but the clouds burned off and it turned out to be a great day. This side of the island was much prettier that the one we traveled the day before. We traveled right along the ocean and then went through the mountains. The roads seemed to be in better condition, so the curves were much more enjoyable.

The next day was a driving day to get back to the U.S. We spent six days in Canada and this last was all rain. We did go the pretty coastal route just in case we got lucky and were able to ride between fronts, but no such luck.

It did not stop raining until we pulled into a hotel in Newport, Maine.

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as we traveled down the coast.

We stopped to visit a lighthouse and found that there was a lighthouse challenge going on that weekend, so there were a bunch of them that were open to the public. After we toured it and the keeper’s quarters, the sun came out and we were able to remove our rain suits.

Next we visited the Assateague Island Lighthouse in Virginia. This one is still being used as an active navigation aid. The building is being restored to its former beauty and will soon have its original red-and-white bands. It is scheduled to be finished in August. You will then be able to climb the 142-foot tower.

As we continued down the eastern shore of Virginia the winds were getting stronger.

We were a little worried that they would give us trouble as we crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, but it was calmer on the bridge than on land.

The next few days we spent in Greenville, S.C., at Wing Ding 35. Of course, it rained every day. In spite of the wet weather we enjoyed the convention. I met my old riding buddies from Virginia. We did not get to ride together because of the rain, but we were able to catch up on new happenings and reminisce about the good old days.

It is nice to have a phone that will show you the weather radar because we took the central route to Texas because there was lots of rain coming in from the Gulf Coast. When we finally got out of the rain in Jackson, Miss., it turned hot. It warmed up fast and we really felt it since it really never got hotter than 86 degrees on the trip. It got to 91 by the time we stopped in Marshall, Texas. We were so hot and tried that Len said that he missed the rain. I told him to be careful what he wished for and when we were about to walk to dinner, it started to rain.

The trip down from Marshall to San Antonio was uneventful, but we did hit more rain. After one gas stop we were warned not to go in the direction because of strong winds and heavy rain. It did clear up for the remainder of the trip and I did not encounter anymore rain. I found out later that it did rain out where Len and Phyllis live, a mere 8 miles from me, so we now know who attracted the wet weather.

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EAST COASTIN’ Riding from New York City to Madison, Wisconsin.

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ew York City in July. It’s hot, it’s humid and it’s teeming with tourists.

It’s no wonder that locals like to escape the stifling concrete jungle and head for the cooler clime and more relaxing vibe of Long Island’s Hamptons region.

For the Big Apple’s Gold Wing riders, July is also the perfect time to hit the road.

But forget Long Island (during the summer months, the Long Island Expressway is always a parking lot and that’s never any fun, is it?). This year, point your wheels west and head to Madison, Wis., which will be welcoming riders during the month’s most patriotic week — the 36th annual Wing Ding.

Join us as we take you on an adventurous journey from the largest city in the country to some of the United States’ most rural farmlands, where histor y and architecture, motorcycles and militar y combine with vast stretches of open road to tell a story about our nation, one that can only be learned on two wheels.

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ROLL OUT In the summer, leaving New York City can be a challenge due to the high volume of bridge-andtunnel commuters trying to get across the river and an influx of tourist traffic, so be prepared for some slow-going before hitting the open road. Whether you take the George Washington Bridge to the north of Manhattan, either of the city’s tunnels, or you head south through Brooklyn over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and across the Staten Island Expressway to the Goethals Bridge, you’ll need some patience — as well as some small bills or an E-ZPass, as many of the roads on which you’ll be traveling charge a toll.

Civil War buf fs take note: After leaving New York, you’ll be heading toward one of the most important sites of our country’s greatest conflict. Just under threeand-a-half hours from New York City, following Interstate 78 to US 15 through Allentown, Bethlehem and Harrisburg, Pa., is the small hamlet of Gettysburg, home to Gettysburg National Military Park.

It was here in the summer of 1863 that the bloodiest battle of the Civil War took place, a battle that altered the direction of the war and forever changed the course of our nation.

Today, the battlefield’s wide-open roads and multiple motorcyclefriendly landmarks make Gettysburg a must-see attraction for anyone in the area. We suggest heading directly for Gettysburg, stopping briefly in Harrisburg to tour the National Civil War Museum, which focuses on the human side of the conflict, and the 1906 Beaux-Art capitol building, frequently noted as one of the most beautiful capitols in the United States.

Once in Get t ysburg, plan on staying two nights and using the entire second day to tour the battlefield. The town offers numerous hotels, bed-andbreakfasts, guesthouses, and even campgrounds for every budget and style of travel. The historic Gettysburg Inn is located in the heart of downtown Gettysburg near shopping and dining or, if you really want to feel a part of the battlefield, you can stay in the Quality Inn at General Lee’s Headquarters.

Located on Seminary Ridge, the Inn is in the same stone building that Gen. Robert E. Lee used as his personal headquarters during the battle. Guided motorcycle tours of the battlefield and the town are available or you can meander at your own pace.

Whatever you do, don’t miss the area’s newest destination, the Seminary Ridge Museum, housed in historic Schmucker Hall. Opened on July 1, 2013, the museum focuses on three crucial components: the first day of the battle; medical care during the war and the building’s use as a field hospital; and the moral, civic and spiritual debates of the era, including slavery. And for the first time in the building’s history, its historic cupola, made famous in the 1993 film Gettysburg, is now open for tours.

Leaving Gettysburg, you’ll head west on US 30, the historic Lincoln Highway. This is where the trip gets interesting, as the well-maintained, two-lane highway is filled with winding curves, hills dotted with scenic lookouts, lush scenery and best of all, very little traffic. Follow US 30 on your way to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown, its white marble panels standing peacefully amid the verdant field.

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Lovers of architecture will want to take a short 41-mile detour south on PA-281, PA-653 and PA-381, where in Mill Run they can view perhaps the most famous residential home in the world, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. A short distance away are Wright’s Kentuck Knob and Duncan House at Polymath Park, which is available for overnight stays for serious Wright aficionados. Avid golfers might prefer to continue north toward PA-30 to Latrobe, where they can stay in the Marriott Springhill Suites, co-owned by golf legend and Latrobe native Arnold Palmer. Guests of the hotel enjoy golf privileges at Palmer’s private Latrobe Country Club. In the summer you might even be lucky enough to catch Palmer himself out on the links.

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world-famous Primanti Brothers.

The signature sandwiches — loaded down with mountains of grilled meat, coleslaw and French fries — will fuel you up for the next leg of your journey. If you have time, don’t miss the Andy Warhol Museum, an 88,000-square-foot facility devoted entirely to Pittsburgh’s native son.

From the Steel City, head west on Interstate 70. About two-and-ahalf hours later, just before reaching Columbus, Ohio, you’ll turn south on OH-310 toward Pickerington. Here in this small town of less than 20,000 residents you’ll find the American Motorcycle Association Motorcycle

Hall of Fame Museum, a must for any fan of motorized two-wheeled transpor tation. This nonprof it museum celebrates this history of American motorcycling, and the men and women who played a vital role in shaping the industry.

The route across southern Ohio and Indiana leaves much to be desired, so we’re going to backtrack northeast toward Cleveland, but this time we’re going to get off of the interstate and start out on US 62 and pick up Route 241 in Millersburg. This scenic route takes you through rural central Ohio and the heart of Amish country. Winding WINGWORLDMAG.COM

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At Akron, jump on Interstate 77 to Cleveland, where, if time allows, you can indulge your inner rock star at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, or dream of a Red Ryder carbine action, 200-shot range model air rifle at A Christmas Story House, the yellow Victorian used in the classic holiday film of the same name.

US 6 runs west from Cleveland along the shores of Lake Erie and across Sandusky Bay where it turns into Route 2 as it winds through the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, ending at Toledo about 120 miles

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later. Or, for a detour filled with rolling farmland, take Route 105 at Port Clinton to Bowling Green. The twoand-a-half hour drive on Interstates 80/90 from Toledo to South Bend, Ind., is filled with farmland.

Just a short 90 minutes from Chicago, South Bend is a great destination for a budget-friendly overnight stay. Nearby University of Notre Dame makes this a lively

college town and, while here, you can re-energize with Indiana’s state sandwich, the pork tenderloin.

A number of restaurants offer them, so ask some locals for their recommendations.

Following a good night’s rest, head south on US 31, where you’ll pick up Kern Road/Route 23 just south of Bypass US 20 Bypass.

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farmlands of Ohio Amish country, turning west on Route 4 at North Liberty, and then north Highway 39/Highway 239, or you can follow the recommended South Bend to Four Winds Casino Run route on Motorcycleroads.com. The site also recommends stopping at the casino even if you’re not a gambler.

“Four Winds has the best buffet we have ever seen. They have special ‘up-front’ parking for all motorcycles,” the site says.

From New Buffalo, Mich., US 12 takes you down and around the southern edge of Lake Michigan and through Indian Dunes National Lakeshore. If you’re feeling daring, this is a great place for a dip.

Continue on US 12 past Gary, Ind., picking up US 41 on the Chicago’s South Side and following up it along the lakeshore north toward Milwaukee. The blue waters will bring a welcome respite from the miles and miles of farmland before.

At Racine, Wis., head west on Highway 20 toward Whitewater.

Just past Interstate 43 in the town of East Troy is a small ice cream shop that, according to Motorcycleroads. com, is “wor th the trip alone.

“Laubner’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream harkens back to a simpler time with delectable homemade ice creams and malteds, as well as penny candies for the road.”

From here, it’s a straight shot — about 60 miles — to your goal destination, Wing Ding 2014. You’ve driven more than 1,100 miles and visited some historic and one-ofa-kind attractions. Without making a single stop, you could have completed the trip in 18 hours. But then again, what fun would that have been? Half the thrill of touring this country on a Gold Wing comes from getting off it and seeing what lies beyond the blacktop.

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MADISON: LAKE, CITY, LAKE DISCOVER ALL THE FUN IN THIS CITY BY THE LAKE(S).

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estled between Lakes Mendota and Monona, Madison is surrounded by more than 15,000 acres of beautiful lakes that boast activities on the water — and in it — from canoeing and kayaking, to swimming and sailing. Beyond Madison, there’s even more to explore.

Venture out to greater Madison’s surrounding areas for activities on Lake Waubesa, Lake Kegonsa and Lake Wingra.

If you are a lake lover, the greater Madison area is the perfect spot for your next water adventure.

FISHING Lakes Mendota, Monona, Wingra, Waubesa and Kegonsa contain a variety of different fish species such as perch, crappie, bluegill, walleye, bass and northern pike. There are many ways to fish in Madison, but if you are looking to learn a few insider secrets, consider hiring a fishing guide.

You can visit our website or pick up a copy of our visitor guide for a listing of guides for hire. If you choose to hit the lakes by yourself, be sure to obtain a fishing license from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you cast your line!

BOATING, SAILING, CANOEING, KAYAKING AND STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING There are many options for boating in Madison. Wingra Boats rents out canoes, kayaks, rowboats, paddleboats, stand-up paddleboards (SUP) and sailboats. It also offers sailing and windsurfing lessons on the peaceful Lake Wingra. Specials for paddleboards can be found at Paddleboard Specialists in Waunakee or at Brittingham Boats in Madison. If you are interested in trying this new sport, Madison was voted one of the best places in the world to learn how to SUP by USA Today. If you’d prefer to sit back and relax while taking a tour of Lake Monona or Lake Mendota, check out Betty Lou Cruises or enjoy a pontoon ride courtesy of the Madison School & Community Recreation Boat Program.

SWIMMING During those dog days of summer, there is no better way to beat the heat than good old-fashioned swimming. If you are looking to get in the water, you have a multitude of choices.

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the summer, the pool is a great place for the entire family. The shares her shores with a number of lakefront dining Goodman Pool is complete with two water slides, an eight-lane establishments, including several owned for more than 40 25-meter lap area with diving boards, multiple play areas and years by the von Rutenberg family: Mariner’s Inn, Captain weekly special events. New this year is a splash pad that is Bill’s and the Nau-Ti-Gal. great for younger splashers and is set to open IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO GET IN THE WATER, YOU this summer. Want to feel the sand in between HAVE A MULTITUDE OF CHOICES. your toes? The City of Madison also has 12 public beaches, 10 of which provide lifeguard Beyond Madison’s biggest lakes, you’ll also find services and a host of other amenities including concessions. peaceful waterfront dining along the Yahara River at Bourbon Street Grille. There, you can sit and enjoy the LAKEFRONT DINING Located on an isthmus and flanked by glacial lakes Mendota scenery while you dine on the deck or in the rooftop seating and Monona, Madison combines unprecedented natural area. Or enjoy waterfront dining along the Wisconsin River beauty with some of the finest dining choices. Eating at Riverview Terrace Cafe, part of the Frank Lloyd Wright outdoors in the summertime is always a special experience. Visitor Center experience in nearby Spring Green.

Add the spectacular backdrop of a shimmering lake to There are plenty of ways for you to get out and take gaze upon and create some great memories. Experience advantage of Madison’s beautiful lakes. Here are just a few Madison’s true treasures while you dine.

Sparkling Lake Monona plays backdrop to delicious ideas to get you started. For more details on these activities dishes presented at Paisan’s Italian restaurant and the and for information on boating, lake access, water sports and French American bistro styling’s at Sardine. Lake Mendota more go to Visitmadison.com/lakes.

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Madison, Wisconsin, July 2-5, 2014 REGISTER TODAY! SIMPLY MAIL OR FAX YOUR COMPLETED FORM Contact Member Services at 1-800-843-9460 with any questions.

Please visit www.wing-ding.org & click “REGISTRATION” at the top of page.

RIDER’S NAME: ____________________________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # ____________ CO-RIDER’S NAME: _________________________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # ____________ MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________ CITY/ST/ZIP: ________________________________________COUNTRY:__________________________ HOME PHONE: __________________________________ ALTERNATE PHONE: ______________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________ PREREGISTRATION: (Postmarked before May 8, 2014) Number of Life or Gold Members ________ x $20 = $_______ Number of Members __________________ x $40 = $_______ Number of Non-Members ______________ x $50 = $_______ LATE: (Postmarked May 8-June 5, 2014) Number of Life or Gold Members ________ x $22 = $_______ Number of Members __________________ x $45 = $_______ Number of Non-Members ______________ x $55 = $_______ Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing must be received at the Home Office on or before June 6, 2014, and are subject to a $15 processing fee. No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted.

Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities and events! You will receive a confirmation via email 24-48 hours after your registration is processed. Please visit our website for hotel and camping information. Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the registration area (see website for hours and location).

Day Pass: (sold on-site only) $22 per person, $15 GWRRA Members Day pass fee includes the following: • One-day pass to indoor Trade Show • One-day access to Demo Rides on all participating manufacturers’ bikes (subject to availability)

Full registration includes: • • • • • • • • • • • •

4-day pass to indoor Trade Show 4-day pass to Demo Rides on all participating manufacturers’ bikes (subject to availability) Wing Ding Welcome Party Access to Seminars and Parades Access to Opening and Closing Ceremonies Access to free Evening Entertainment Event Optional dinner and priority seating prior to free Entertainment Event Souvenir Event Pin and Pocket Guide Exclusive opportunities for tours, dinners and other ticketed events Numbered armband for chance at thousands of dollars in great prizes!

Precision Drill Team Exhibitions and other performances Optional Rider Education Safety Courses, CPR Classes and more

FAX or MAIL this form to: GWRRA Member Services P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450 1.800.843.9460 or 623.581.2500 (Local) Fax: 877.348.9416 Register on-line at: www.wing-ding.org

Text WingDing to 555-888 for all the latest news, updates, and special offers!

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RIDER EDUCATION COURSES

The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number of participants. You will be notified of your class time and location as soon as possible. Note: Certification cost is per bike!* ARC: Experience advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, and swerving plus mental and situational strategies in GWRRA’s own Advanced Rider Course. Co-Riders welcome. 8 hours (classroom and range) ARC (Recertification): The GWRRA ARC for those who have PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED the ARC. Includes discussions at the beginning of the course and between exercises. 5 hours (range only)

GRAND PRIZE - Your Choice! A New Honda Gold Wing F6B or $10,000 in Cash! Must be present to win! _____ 5 Tickets = $15 _____ 20 Tickets = $30

_____ 10 Tickets = $20 _____ 40 Tickets = $50 Total _____________

Drawings held at Closing Ceremonies*. GWRRA not responsible for filling out tickets or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or counterfeit tickets will be voided.

GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 (4 Winners!) Must be present to win!

1 Yard (18 Tickets) = $10

3 Yards (54 Tickets) = $20

SIDECAR: Experience advanced techniques of riding with a sidecar as well as situation strategies and accident avoidance tactics. 8 hours (3 classroom/5 range).

7 Yards (126 Tickets) = $40

TRAILERING: Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable travel. Motorcycles only--no trikes or sidecars please.

8 hours (3 classroom/5 range)

Drawings held at Closing Ceremonies*. GWRRA not responsible for filling out tickets or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or counterfeit tickets will be voided.

TRIKE: This course teaches advanced riding skills for the trike rider such as maximum braking, swerving and turning. 8 hours (3 classroom/5 range) TRIKE/TRAILER: This course combines the Trike Rider Course (TRC) with some guided practice in backing a trailer. 8 hours (3 classroom/5 range) CPR/FIRST AID (New): This course is designed to teach and certify you in the basic principles of CPR and First Aid. 8 hours CPR/FIRST AID (Renew): This course is designed to refresh and recertify you in the basic principles of CPR and First Aid. 4 hours

CLASS #OF PEOPLE TOTAL ARC _____________________________ $50 per bike = _________ Rider __________________________ Co-Rider ________________ ARC (Recert.) _____________________ $50 per bike = _________ Rider __________________________ Co-Rider ________________ Sidecar ___________________________ $50 per bike = _________ Rider __________________________ Co-Rider ________________ Trailering _________________________ $50 per bike = _________ Rider __________________________ Co-Rider ________________ Trike _____________________________ $50 per bike = _________ Rider __________________________ Co-Rider ________________ Trike/Trailer _______________________ $50 per bike = _________ Rider __________________________ Co-Rider ________________ CPR/First Aid (New)__________________ $50 per person = ______ Name __________________________ Name __________________ CPR/First Aid (Renewal) ______________ $50 per person = ______ Name __________________________ Name __________________ *$20 refund after course completion Rider Education Total __________________

SOUVENIR T-SHIRT (Place quantity next to size.)

____ Small ____ Medium ____ Large ____ XL ____ 2XL ____ 3XL

x $15 = _____ x $15 = _____ x $15 = _____ x $15 = _____ x $17 = _____ x $20 = _____

Embroidered Polo Shirt (moisture wicking performance material)

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____ Qty x $30 = _____ Total __________________

Total _____________

TASTE OF WISCONSIN - July 2nd, GWRRA presents an evening of dinner and dancing with the unique flavors of Wisconsin and live music to get your feet moving! (Seating is limited, while supplies last) Number of people ____ x $16 = ____________

MALLARDS BASEBALL - July 3rd, come early and tailgate for allyou-can-eat followed by a game of America’s favorite pasttime!

(Seating is limited, while supplies last, includes food and admission)

Number of people ____ x $16 = ____________

BBQ DINNER - July 4th, prior to free J&M Evening Entertainment Event.

Grilled brat and burger, fresh rolls and buns, coleslaw, potato salad, chips, ice tea or lemonade. (Seating is limited, while supplies last) Number of people ____ x $16 = ____________

PARADE BREAKFAST - July 5th, line your bike up for the Grand Parade and enjoy a hot breakfast during the cool morning hours!

(Seating is limited, while supplies last)

Number of people ____ x $10 = ____________

BIKE SHOW COMPETITION - Includes a souvenir pin.

Number of bikes ____ x $10 = ____________

POKER RUNS (8 Winners!)

Must be present to win! Includes souvenir pin.

1st ($500), 2nd ($250), 3rd ($100), 4th ($50), 5th-8th ($25 each).

Winners will be posted on Closing Day. Five card draw.

Number of hands ____ x $10 = _____________

GRAND TOTAL: $ _________

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CHARGE MY:

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Please send check or money order in equivalent U.S. funds.

All others will be returned to sender for adjustment. Please do not send cash.

Number: _____________________________________ Exp. ________ Signature: _______________________

In accordance with federal regulations, some prizes may be subject to up to 25% federal withholdings payable prior to receipt.

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WHEN IN NASHVILLE ...

WHAT TO SEE & HEAR WHILE YOU’RE VISITING MUSIC CITY.

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abor Day is coming up, which means you’ll be in Nashville for GWRRA’s Weekend at The Opry August 29-31. You already know that’s going to be an awesome time, but while you’re in one of the coolest cities in America, make sure to experience all of it.

Since The Opry will be your home base for the weekend, take advantage of Friday Night at The Opry on August 29.

The long-standing tradition of honoring country music’s past and future through live music onstage will make for a truly unforgettable evening. While in town, also make sure to further immerse yourself in the city’s rich history in music at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. It has officially unveiled a new 210,000-square-foot expansion that more than doubles the size of the preexisting building. The new space focuses on the institution’s ability to celebrate its core mission to preserve, interpret and teach the history of the music rooted in Southern culture.

To expand your musical journey, take a walk where the streets breathe live music. Music Row is lined with concert venues and restaurants including RCA’s historic Studio B, where Elvis recorded (more than 200 songs!), as did such artists as Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Chet Atkins and more. Go explore all of these treasures on your own or get information on how you can hop on a guided tour offered by GWRRA the weekend of the event. Stops along the route will include a visit to Ryman Auditorium, “The Mother Church of Country Music.” You know, they don’t call Nashville Music City for nothing.

While that all sounds fine and fun, that lineup is only the tip of the city’s musical iceberg. The Bluebird Café, which has been featured on ABC’s hit show “Nashville,” features an intimate “in the round” setting that gives songwriters a laid-back format to share their tunes. For those craving more live entertainment, the Honky Tonk Highway is an impressive stretch of bars known for their

unique atmospheres. Legends Corner, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Robert’s Western World, Second Fiddle and Layla’s Bluegrass are some of the big-name hotspots in the row. This is definitely the place to hear fresh new music and grab a bite to eat. Don’t leave town without at least cruising down this strip.

For those wanting to give the ears a little break in between sets, there is also plenty of history in this lively Tennessee area. Three U.S. Presidents (James K. Polk, Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson) called the state home. The Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson, is located just minutes from downtown Nashville and can be toured in its entirety. This National Historic Site is spread out across 1,120 acres that include the Hermitage Mansion, gardens, museum, enslaved memorials and more. Also nearby is the State Capitol building, which looks much like it did back when it was completed in 1859. President Polk is buried on YOU KNOW, THEY the grounds of this DON’T CALL landmark making this a must-see for NASHVILLE MUSIC CITY history buffs.

FOR NOTHING. However, to truly taste the flavor of Tennessee, a quick 70-mile trip south will lead you to Lynchburg — home of the Jack Daniel’s Distillery.

Here you can learn about the people and processes that are and have been involved in giving your favorite whiskey its character since 1866. See the barrelhouse and bottling buildings, and check out this historic location that is, oddly enough, nestled within a dry county.

Nashville is your oyster. Crack it open and enjoy as much of it as you can while you’re here because there isn’t any place in the world quite like it. For more information on official GWRRA guided tours of the city, visit Opryevent.gwrra.org.

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These classified listings are a benefit for GWRRA Members and are for GWRRA Members’ personal property only. Listings limited to approximately 30 words each. We reserve the right to edit entries. Include year, model, mileage, price, name, phone number, email, state or province.

Type or print written entries and send to “Classified Ads,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or by email to editor@ gwrra.org. To help assure inclusion, please include “Classified” or “Classifieds” in the subject line of an email. Deadline is the fourth Friday of the month approximately two months before the issue’s

DEALERS WOWMotorcycles.com BUY-SELL-TRADE-RENTUSED PARTS. Highest prices paid for clean bikes!

America’s largest independent dealer of used bikes (600+ in stock). Always huge inventory of quality Wings and other touring bikes. Coast-to-coast pickup and delivery. Now RENTING GL18s and trikes! Check us out at www.WOWMotorcycles.com or call 800572-3720.

MOTORCYCLES 1975 GL1000 candy blue-green, excellent condition, 45,600 miles, runs great, removable Samsonite bags and trunk, Eliminator fairing, AM/FM cassette with J&M CB intercom system. Always garage stored.

Includes extras, $4,500 obo, Northern Nev., call Tim 775-465-7437 or email Trdelaney@hughes.net.

1978 GL1000, black, 31k, lots of extras and chrome.

Windshield, show condition, runs great, $3,000 obo, Houston. 713-644-1092 or email Dennis at Dof611@ peoplepc.com.

1985 Gold Wing Interstate GL1200. I just had the carbs gone through and cleaned, new spark plugs installed. The bike has 49,000 miles on. Call Tony at 704-933-3945 after 4pm or email Goldwing02@ windstream.net. Asking $3,500 or best offer.

Kannapolis, N.C. 1993 Gold Wing Aspencade, blue, 48K, garage kept, backrests, floorboards, heel-toe shifter, CB radio, passenger armrests, trunk rack, full cover, Baker air wings, jack with rollers, more extras, $5,000.

David. 270-797-5056 (leave message). Kentucky.

1985 GL1200 Aspencade. 64k original miles, never wrecked, ex. condition, garaged, 2-tone blue, wellmaintained, leather like new. Includes backrest, aux. driving lights, high-rise windshield, Kuryakyn pegs, Nelson full cover, floor jack. Selling due to health/

cover date. Ads run one month on a first come, first served, spaceavailable 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.

age. Asking $4,200. Negotiable. Ronald 814-8648391. Erie, Pa. Leave message.

1989 Gold Wing GL1500. Maroon, 143k miles.

Maintenance performed last year: rebuilt front forks, new wheel bearings, new brake pads, new rear brake rotor, new spark plugs, Dunlop Elite III tires approximately 4k on them. $3,100, Hal in Oostburg, Wis., 920-946-1160, Kayseider@gmail.com.

1993 Honda Gold Wing 1500SE. 2-tone blue. 54,000 actual miles. Excellent shape. Includes: 2 helmets (value $100 ea.), intercom, built-in air compressor, CB radio, radio with tape player, cruise control, trailer hitch, powered reverse, passenger seat armrests.

Appraised and for sale for $5,700. Don Witt, 952888-4713. Minneapolis. Email Dmwitt@earthlink.net.

1994 GL1500 candy apple red Gold Wing Aspencade, 91,600 miles. Very good condition, always garaged, trailer hitch, new alternator. Russell custom seat with backrest. $4,500. Call Mike: 520-431-0018, email: Mikesandyhudson@cox.net, Casa Grande, Ariz.

1994 Gold Wing, candy apple red Aspencade, colormatched Bushtec trailer with cooler, leather bra & cooler cover. Both pinstriped by TJ & the Boss.

46,200 miles, original owner. Kept in heated garage.

Too many extras to list. $8,500. Call Mike 219-7429318 Crown Point, Ind. Chapter Q-2 Life Member GWRRA, email dutchmanmike@aol.com.

1997 1500SE, two-tone red, 64,000 original miles.

Compu-Fire 90 amp alternator, Westco sealed battery. Driving lights, air horns, Baker air wings, Kuryakyn accessories. Power park center stand, Utopia backrest, armrests, 2 matching Arai helmets with J&M headsets and much more; and Kompact Kamp trailer, matching red, less than 10,000 miles.

Trailer hitch, receiver and accessories. Both for $5,500, will sell separately. Email Jpcpa@optonline. net or call 732-928-5758. N.J. JUNE 2014

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1998 GL1500 with matching trailer. Champagne two-tone. 50K Miles. Tulsa windshield and many extras. New tires. Ready to ride. Real sharp. $7,000.

Kevin: 702-346-7857. Mesquite, Nev. 1999 GL1500 anniversary edition. Two-tone red and black. Extra lights, only 25,000 miles. Always garage kept, full windshield with vent. Air wings (Baker) custom seat with backrest. Highway pegs.

Health reasons, knee replacement. $8,500. Bob at 330-534-8651. Ohio.

1999 GL1500SE 50th anniversary edition, white/ silver, 2 helmets, fairing marker lights, trunk rack with rack bag, new Michelin Pilots, 5,985 miles, always garaged, never down, showroom condition, $7,250. Breckenridge, Colo. Skiinst104157@cs.com.

1999 Honda Gold Wing GL1500SE. 30,000 miles.

Silver gray. Well-maintained. Runs and looks great. Some extras besides standard equip. $6,200.

Bob. 631-475-4509. N.Y. 2001 GL1800 illusion red, 66K, Honda line CB, Bushtec trailer hitch, driver’s backrest, Kuryakyn handgrips and foot pegs, Baker hand wings, mic mutes, trunk rack, regular oil, filter and fluid changes, new tires. $10,100. Jim, 850-865-1191 or Jmac48ad@ gmail.com, Milton, Fla. 2000 Gold Wing 1500 SE anniversary edition. Dark blue. 125,000 miles. Garage kept. $6,000 obo. Call Church for details at 847-587-2064.

2000 GL1500SE anniversary model. 167,428 kms (104,000 miles). Tulsa windshield, driver’s backrest, tow hitch, Compu-Fire alt, new timing belts, Progressive Suspension, well-maintained. $7,500 or best offer. Phil: 250-353-7108. B.C., Canada.

Honda Gold Wing GL1800 illusion blue, 2nd owner, only 51,500 miles, well-maintained with full synthetic motor oil, new brake pads front and rear, new fork

EXHAUST seals and bushings, good tires, AM/FM stereo, six-disc CD player, MP3 jack and CB radio intercom system, third brake light, trailer hitch, highway pegs, driver backrest, all functions work as they should, the bike is very dependable, runs very smooth and shifts smooth, adult owned and garage kept and there is no road rash or rust on this bike. This is a good solid bike. Asking $10,200. Fred: 972-7958207. Arlington, Texas.

2003 GL1800, 49K mi., red, original owner. Lots of chrome, more than 30 accessories added since purchased. Matching red Escapade trailer with many accessories also. Will send picture and list of accessories on request. Contact Terry at 419545-3946 or email at: Twhite51952@aol.com if interested. Asking $14,500. Ohio.

2003 Burgman Suzuki 650 trike w/Tow-Pac conv.

Low 8,800 miles. It’s a head turner. Pinstriping is beautiful pink, blue and white starburst. Manual, extra key, nice easy ride on the street or freeway, roomy storage under the seat for two helmets, X-large adjustable side mirrors, good visibility, extra tall windshield, adjustable backrest for leg length, lock for front bike spoke and ignition, automatic (enjoy without shifting), no motorcycle license required. $6,500. Paula Neff: 714-374-1278.

Huntington Beach, Calif. Pneff@socal.rr.com. Will pay 1/2 shipping fee, out of state.

2004 Honda ST1300, blue, 70K, original owner, well-maintained, never down, new tires. $5,500 obo. John 301-992-8441. Md. 2005 GL1800 black cherry, 76,368 miles. Colormatched cowl, dashboard, lights in saddlebags and trunk. Kept in heated garage, never down, excellent condition. $12,000. Can email pictures, Willard, Ohio. Rabonner519@gmail.com.

2005 Gold Wing and trailer with 30,100 miles. Kept in heated garage. Has too many extras to list. If interested call 989-642-6334 or email to Defour@ charter.net. Asking 16,000 or best offer. Must sell for health reasons.

2006 white GL1800, Navi/Comfort w/matching, custom Hannigan Sierra trailer. 37,000 miles. Trailer has all Hannigan options. Bike has 6-disc CD, CB, air horns, new tires and battery. Modulating headlights, armrests, backrest. Scorpio alarm. Much more.

Contact me at Slabdancer43@reagan.com for pics or questions. Includes covers and Nolan helmets w/ factory electronics. $19,000 or best offer.

2007 GL1800 silver, 30K, premium audio, comfort pkg., Navi, ABS, CB, extra LED lights, new tires, more accessories avail. $16,200 obo. John 301992-8441. Md. 2008 GL 1800 Titanium with just about 3,500 miles.

Excellent, ready to go, with extras. Asking $15,900.

For more info, please call 559-539-5281 before 7pm PDT.

TRIKES 1997 GL1500SE. 43,430 miles with Insta Trike, hitch, lots of chrome, detailed, lighted spoiler, Tulsa windshield, luggage rack, radio, CB, cassette, CD player, intercom, air wings, 2 covers, Cycle Mate trailer, garage kept. $8,900. 812-384-3340. Central Indiana.

2002 GL 1800 trike w/CSC Cobra conversion in 2007. Illusion blue. 31k mi. Matching Escapade trailer.

Garaged. Heel-toe shifter floorboards, CB, spoiler/ brake light, highway pegs, backrest, air wings, power trak, aux. fuel tank, matching directional chrome wheels w/chrome wheel well trim. Asking $25,500.

Hal 208-888-6638 or Hsw1635@centurylink.net.

2003 Honda GL1800. Candy apple red. Ultimate Trike kit. 81,000 miles. CB radio and intercom. Kuryakyn driver floorboard, Kuryakyn passenger adjustable floorboards, EZ Steer, Kuryakyn rotor covers w/LED ring of fire, Hartco seat (2 yrs old), 5-gallon extra fuel tank, half- and full-bike covers, excellent condition, always garaged, $21,000 obo. 715-325-7147 or Kennsherry@solarus.net. Wisconsin.

2004 Gold Wing GL1800 trike magenta. 41,2945 miles – garage kept. New tires, ABS brakes, EZ Steer, rear radio hookup, CB and XM radio, heated grips, many extras plus Escapade trailer — 20 cu. ft. $28,500. Call 434-835-7862.

2005 GL1800 ABS w/2012 Hannigan trike conv. blue with 15,600 miles, triked less than 1,500. Many extras including all parts from trike conversion, new front tire and service from local Honda dealer. Ready to ride and go! Health forces sale. First $20,000 takes. Chris 309-314-6525 call or text, Cllippelt@gmail.com, Ill. 2005 1800 Hannigan trike. Comes with CB, added chrome, custom paint and matching Time Out trailer.

Only has 53,500 miles. $26,500. Call Ricky at 601638-6626 for more info.

2006 GL1800 Hannigan trike — perfect condition, dark red, 7,500 miles, EZ Steer, lighting package, whale tail spoiler, chrome wheels, all trike take off parts and complete set of aluminum wheels and tires.

Many other extras, pictures by email. $26,500. John, Greenville, S.C. 864-836-8640 or email Dbljent@ yahoo.com.

2006 GL1800 Gold trike w/Calif Sidecar kit w/ Escapade trailer. Annual winter maint. Michelin front tire, Pirelli rear. LEDs, brake flasher, modulating headlight, Kuryakyn trim, runs great, $24,500. Can email pics. 260-485-2993 or Wayne4043@frontier. com. Indiana.

hitch, fog lights, trunk rack. Immaculate. Will include the “Bike Barn.” Photos available. $29,500 OBO. Call Greg at 661-252-0476 Calif. or email Gregharrington01@gmail.com.

2010 GL1800 California Sidecar conversion by Honda dealership, 4,300 miles, performance brakes, rake kit, rain shields and Kuryakyn floorboards. Too many add-ons to list. Must sell due to health. $29,750.

Larryfrancis46@gmail.com.

2010 Gold Wing trike, airbag with every option.

Extended warranty, 13,000 miles. Yellow. Motor trike with IRS and EZ Steer. $33,000. John, 570-459-5272 or 570-401-7144. Pa. 2012 Cam-Am Spyder RT SM5, 2,500 miles on ODO. $22,500. B.R. Taylor, 601-684-4917 or 601-331-2434, Btaylor13@cableone.net. Miss.

2012 Can-Am Spyder RTS SE5 LTD. This trike is in excellent condition with under 7,000 miles. Just asking for payoff of $22,500. Excellent condition. Can email pictures if requested. CB and Garmin Zumo GPS dealer installed at time of purchase. Semiautomatic 5-speed with reverse. 998cc engine, AM/FM radio, intercom, iPod and MP3 plug-ins, 12-volt power outlet, full cover. 4 storage compartments with fitted hard bag inserts. Always garaged. Still under warranty with additional extended warranty. Call Grace at 918-283-1372.

TRAILERS & SIDECARS Bushtec Turbo+2 trailer. 1997 yellow Honda. Has new tires, fully loaded, all options. New would cost $4,300, selling $2,495. Rich. 928-300-7238. Located in Cottonwood, Ariz.

1991 Kwik Kamp camping trailer. Good condition.

Garaged. Standard-sized double bed. Delivery possible in Wash./Ore. area. $1,999 obo. Call John at 360-357-3207 or Chiefofcontrols@outlook.com for more info.

1997 Escapade motorcycle trailer, candy apple red with bra, chrome tongue and rims, air shocks and ice chest rack. Always garaged, very good condition. $1,200. Call Mike: 520-431-0018, email: Mikesandyhudson@cox.net, Casa Grande, Ariz.

2002 Bunkhouse camping trailer. Chrome wheels, spare, drink cooler. Great condition. Folds out into king-size sleeping area. $2,000 Firm. Call Harold Hartley at 910-322-0478. Located in Erwin, N.C.

2008 Stallion Trike. black cherry, 26,785 miles, extras added. $23,000 firm. Larry Hornsby, Donalsonville, Ga. 229-220-6801. Semelec@gmail.com.

2007 Escapade Elite M/C trailer. Matches black GL1800. Chrome wheels & spare, tongue, coupler, tongue stand, accent package with lights, carpet kit, tongue mounted cooler package. Asking $2,800. Call Mark 602-978-0506 PM, Phoenix.

2010 charcoal-colored GL1800 Lehman Monarch II conversion with triple tree. Only 3,800 miles.

Completely chromed with chrome wheels. Trailer

2008 Time Out camper. Like new with 5,000 BTU A/C. Used 3 times. $2,600. Larry Hornsby, Donalsonville, Ga. 229-220-6801. Semelec@gmail.com.

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES Want to buy good CB radio for a 1996 GL1500. Call Phil at 812-275-6863. Bedford, Ind. Wanted: speedometer, tachometer, gauges complete unit, also a neutral switch for a 1982 standard GL1100.

Email Donww@bell.net or call 905-894-1694.

(2) Vega full-face, flip-up helmets, size M and XXL. Pearl white, J&M headsets, double carrying case. All new. $300 for both. 989-428-4253.

New in box Kuryakyn luggage rack (#7151). $125 plus shipping. Fla. 321-501-4999 or Detbvd@aol.com.

Toy Trax motorcycle loader. Effortlessly and safely load your motorcycle onto your pickup truck. For pictures and more information, email or call Clarence Ward at 205-389-5999 or Cewis68@gmail.com.

Honda National Vstream w/air deflector windshield.

GL1800 show chrome windshield. Both fit 2001-2010 Honda GL1800 Gold Wings. $200 for National VStream and $100 for show chrome windshield + shipping.

608-524-2244. Reedsburg, WIs. 1984-89 GL1200 Gold Wing light bar with working lights. Good condition. No rust. Pictures available.

Asking $35 + shipping or pick up in Chesterfield, Ind. Will trade for Aspencade accessories. Call Dale at 765-378-1320 or email Dtoyotaguy@yahoo.com.

1984 Interstate saddlebag and trunk mounting brackets. Seat, excellent condition, $125. Backrest, $75. Carburetor, good condition, $200. Roger, 864877-5429.

2003 red, misc. rear parts from trike conversion including saddlebags, rear wheel with Dunlop Elite III tire with 3,000 miles on it, rear fender w/reflector, driveshaft, rear diff. with brake rotor, brake caliper, mufflers, 2 boxes of misc stuff. $550, 770-473-4126 or Rrdrmd2002@hotmail.com.

2004 GL1800 parts from trike conversion. Titanium color. $500 plus shipping. Tom McIlroy, 864-360-0766 or email Mcilroy@bellsouth.net.

2004-05 Black saddles w/passenger b/rest. $300 ea. ’05 black cherry trike conversion, all parts. Rear tire, new, 20,000 miles on bike, garaged parts. Excellent condition. $350, you pay shipping. Cheyenne, Wyo. Ron. 307-514-2288.

2007 GL1800 saddlebags, dark metallic orange, from trike conversion. $150 plus shipping. Mick. 701-5701173. N.D. 2008 new steering head for GL1800, $50. 2004 used, low miles, steering head for 1800, $25. Both plus JUNE 2014

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shipping. Bob 603-448-3707 or harryr70@hotmail. com. N.H. 2010 GL1800 metallic black. All rear parts from trike conversion. Saddlebags w/o lights, rear wheel and tire — 4,000 mi. on tire. $450 + shipping. Near Grand Rapids, Mich. Email Jmfry50@gmail.com or 616-8874930.

2010 GL1800 parts: all Kuryakyn parts. Chrome kickstand: $40. Receiver hitch w/ball: $100. Modulator mudflap: $60. You pay the shipping. Near Grand Rapids, Mich. Email Jmfry50@gmail.com or 616-8874930.

2012 GL1800 aftermarket seat by Ultimate Seats.

Midrider model, includes rider backrest with pouch, rain covers and heated seat option. Asking $600 plus shipping. Contact Randy via email at Rhorning@msn. com or call at 717-368-7757. Located in Pa. 2012 GL1800 white all rear parts from trike conversion, all new parts, saddlebags with lights, rear end, etc. Can send pictures. $800 plus shipping. Bob 603-448-3707 or harryr70@hotmail.com. N.H.

MISC. Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (2) log cabin rentals by private owner, 5BR, 5BA — sleeps up to 16 ea. Movie theater room, rec room. 3-day min. rental. Ideal to share with 5 or 6 couples. Check website (Bigfootcabins.com) or VRBO #3471921 and Home Away #3608815, also on Facebook and YouTube. Call Steve Belkowski @ 865-325-9009 (Discount to GWRRA Members).

Genuine log cabins in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. for rent (daily, weekends or weekly). One bedroom/one bath or our newly refurbished two bedroom/two bath. Ideal for honeymooners or couples that want to think and act like honeymooners. Special rates for GWRRA Members: This is a personal rental, not a business. Please check my website at Tnlogcabinsforrent.com or call toll free 800-383-1401. Please mention GWRRA.

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CALENDAR We list only GWRRA-sponsored and supported functions by category, name, date, location, and contact person and information. For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit online listings according to GWRRA Region, District and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months in advance of an event and will run through the month of the issue’s cover date.

“Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately the fourth Friday of the month, three months before the issue’s cover date.

To submit event information, emaill editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. To help assure inclusion, please include “Event” or “Events”

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EVENTS MAY 1, 2014 DISTRICT GERMANY’S SAFETY DAY 2014. A new riding season is born. Join us for our annual full-day safety training.

Special low fee for GWRRA Members, no fee for co-riders. Held at a safe-driving center nearby Cologne, Germany. Training area is covered by a motorcycle-friendly decking with great wheel grip. Training is a special mix of theory and practical exercises, and designed for our needs.

Will be held by experienced and licensed trainers. Exercises focus on (very) slow riding in the unstable mode, curve driving, breaking and swerving techniques, as well as basic emergency maneuvers.

Participants receive a certificate. For some insurance companies, this qualifies for receiving a reduction in motorcycle insurance fees. Email Gwrra.germany@ hotmail.com.

MAY 8 – 11, 2014 DISTRICT GERMANY’S STAR RIDE SOUTHEAST. GWRRA Members from all areas in Germany and neighboring countries meet for a fun-filled, four-day event in Cheb, Czech Republic, very close to the German border. Event takes place at the Hotel Stein and is part of the yearly Czech Gold Wing SPA Triangle. The registration fee of 35 euros includes one T-shirt, one barbecue, two breakfasts, one dinner, biker movies, dancing, one Saturday

in the subject line of an email. ***To best understand the EVENTS SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE, use the cover date (for example, September 2009); do not count that month (September); count back two months (in this case, August and July). Therefore, the fourth Friday of June is considered the fourth Friday the submission is due for the September issue.***

night banquet including dinner, fireworks, great riding, flag and light parades, etc.

Interested? Email Gwrra.germany@hotmail. com.

JUNE 19 – 22, 2014 DISTRICT GERMANY’S STAR RIDE SOUTHWEST. GWRRA Members from all areas in Germany and neighboring countries meet for a ride-focused, fourday event in Ebermannstadt, Bavaria. The event takes place at Hotel Gasthof zur Post in the area of Franconian Switzerland, the country of romantic rivers, bizarre rocks, enchanting caves and medieval castles.

No registration fee, only great rides, good food, great talks. Interested? Email Bluewinger.jm@aol.com.

JULY 2 – 5, 2014 WING DING 36 IN MADISON, WISCONSIN. Join us for the annual GWRRA party and convention, including the world’s largest Gold Wing trade show, parades, Rider’s Ed courses and classes, seminars, parties, dancing, food, great riding and much more — all in a great city! Sign up now at Wingding.org or call 800-843-9460 or 623581-2500 (Phoenix area) to register now.

AUGUST 23 – 24, 2014 DISTRICT GERMANY’S STAR RIDE NORTHWEST. District Germany celebrates its fifth anniversary and Chapter Colonia its third in 2014. This star ride is a special one because the Chapter and District Members from the area of Cologne will not go for a ride. Instead, they will be the hosts of a WINGWORLDMAG.COM

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AUGUST 29-31 2014 LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT THE OPRY IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. Come check out beautiful Nashville and spend Labor Day weekend at the spectacular Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Attend fun tours, ride a showboat and much, much more. Call 800-843-9640 to learn more. barbecue where they want to welcome GWRRA Members from all other areas in Germany. Of course, GWRRA Members from nearby countries and non-GWRRA Gold Wingers from the area are warmly welcomed as well. The barbecue starts August 23 at 2pm with an open end. Event takes place at a nice camping ground in Honningen/Ahr nearby Cologne. No registration fee, no “safety-chrome” merchants, etc., only good food, great talks, music and a 50/50 drawing. Tent and mobile home space is available at no

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Preregistration is highly appreciated to plan the event and also to take care for those who want to arrive on August 22 (after 6pm) or want to have breakfast on Sunday morning. Interested? Please email at Harald.weiss@netcologne.de to receive further information.

DISTRICT & REGIONAL EVENTS MAY 1 – 3, 2014 “WINGS OVER CARTOONLAND.” Florence, S.C. Join us for our 30th annual convention at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology, 1951 Pisgah Road, for friends (see your friends from Regions A, N and H), fun (games, costume contest, talent show), safety (Rider’s Ed seminars and rider courses), knowledge (seminars in LTP, MEC and MAP) and good food (we will feed you Thursday evening, ice cream on Friday). Great rates on lodging. For more information visit Gwrrasc.com, or call Phil or Judy Stone at 803-425-7833.

MAY 16 – 19, 2014 24TH ANNUAL VICTORIA DAYS FAMILY REUNION RALLY in Salmon Arm, B.C., on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake, hosted by Region J-BC-G. Rally location at the Salmon Arm Waterslides & RV Park with Best Western right next door. For info contact Kirk Elliott at Kandkelliott@shaw.ca.

MAY 16 – 17, 2014 NEW YORK DISTRICT SPRING RIDE-IN. Fairport, N.Y. For more info contact Greg Earmes at 585-748-3953 or Goofyfixer@ me.com, or Larry Helber at 585-752-3553 or Lhelber@helberhut.com.

MAY 29 – JUNE 1, 2014 INDIANA DISTRICT SPRING WING WARMUP, Bloomington, Ind., Monroe County Fairgrounds. Our theme this year is “Can You See Me Now.” We will have camping sites, local hotels, Beautiful Brown Co., Lil Nashville guided rides, escorted light parade through town, Rider’s Ed seminars and lots of vendors. For registration and more information call Paula Swift at 317881-9115.

MAY 23 – 25, 2014 GWRRA REGION F CONVENTION, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND at the Dixie

Center in St. George, Utah. St. George is the center of some of the most dramatic natural beauty in the American West, from the Mojave Desert to Zion National Park and the Pine Valley Mountains. Come and join us for fun, games and education.

There will be a $1,000 cash grand prize along with tires, special gifts and more.

Our vendors will have lots of bling and chrome. Also, there will be a bike show and light parade. We will select a new Region “Couple of the Year” and “Individual of the Year.” To register for this great event visit Gwrra-regionf.org/node/54 to download the registration flier or fill out the online registration form.

JUNE 5 – 7, 2014 MISSOURI DISTRICT CONVENTION. Come “Wing the Ozarks” in fantastic Branson, Mo., and be a part of “the most talked about rally in the Central United States!” Some of the best motorcycle riding roads is found around Branson, so come enjoy the incredible guided and self-guided tours. Plus, there’ll be great vendors, cash prizes and big discounts at great local restaurants. On-site co-hosting hotels with special rates for GWRRA are: Southern Oaks, 417-335-8108, and AmazINN, 417334-2300. For more info contact Bruce Watkins at 573-450-8050 or Modirector@ live.com. Also visit Mogwrra.org.

JUNE 12 – 14, 2014 THE GEORGIA DISTRICT “WING FLING” CONVENTION will be returning to the Dillard Georgia. We hope that you will join us for a “Gold Wing Rodeo, “ located at the Dillard House Convention Center, 768 Franklin St. Dillard, GA 30537. Come and join us for lots of fun, games, vendors, educational seminars, ice cream social, talent show and much, much more. Our Thursday night Chuck Wagon Dinner is included with full registration. For more information visit the Georgia District website at Gwrra-ga.com or contact Tommy Martin at 678-725-1632 or Georgiadd@ gwrra-ga.com.

JUNE 12 – 14, 2014 2 0 1 4 W E ST V I R G I N I A D I ST R I C T CONVENTION. Come find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in Summersville, W.Va., home of the New River Gorge Bridge (the longest steel span in the Western Hemisphere and the third highest in the U.S.). Our theme for this year’s down home rally” is “Good Luck Will Find you JUNE 2014

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in West Virginia!” Come and enjoy the vendors, Krazy Hat Contest, Best Dressed Competition and a grand buffet dinner fit for a leprechaun king. There will also be excitement downtown with the mayor of Summersville and his staff dishing out ice cream, along with a bike parade to Summersville Lake and the bike show in town. A band will be playing for those who want to dance in the streets. A strolling musician will be entertaining everyone with his Irish tunes and stories all day long on Saturday, and the North Carolina Drill Team will be putting on a spectacular skill riding routine for everyone’s enjoyment. There will be baskets to bid on in the auction, games, the motorcycle simulation trailer from the state police, 50/50 daily drawings and a fantastic themed grand prize. Please contact WV District Directors Bill and Beth Ann McCormick at Bbamccormick@frontier. com, 304-598-0200 or Wvgwrra.org.

Registration forms are now available on the District website and, if you are interested in being a vendor, please drop us a line.

We would love to have you in our indoor, air-conditioned facility.

JUNE 13 – 14, 2014 OHIO BUCKEYE THREE WING CIRCUS AT XENIA, OHIO FAIRGROUNDS. Fun for all.

Chapter Night Time campsite winner gets a pizza party. Special games include onbike: bras and balloons game, and off-bike: boots and heels game, to name a few. Bike show, light show, special fun. Door prizes drawn each hour. Early preregistration for Texas Road House catered Friday night dinner. Circus dress contest, from bearded lady to lion tamer. Local Red Cross charity raffle. Grand prize is a champagne or soft drink hot air balloon ride for two. Second prize is $500 cash (must be 18 or over, you do not have to be present to win).

Tickets are being sold by Ohio Chapter Members. 50/50 drawings both nights for Red Cross. Support-the-local-food-bank contest is back. Chapters participating will get the chance to put a pie in a face.

Special entertainment, surprises and lots of fun. We won’t give away all the secrets, you’ll have to come to see them yourself.

Vendors, book before May 1 and get a 10 percent discount (no refunds). Bring your camera as this is one event you will want to remember, and show your family and friends. Contact Ohio District Directors Lloyd and Becky Glydewell at Dd@ohiogwrra.org, 937-322-7156 or 937360-3191, or at Ohiogwrra.org.

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JUNE 19 – 21, 2014 NE/SD DISTRICT CONVENTION. FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE … AND HUGS! Come meet a new friend at the NE/SD District Convention at the Quality Inn, Ogallala, Neb. With plenty of attractions and lots of great riding, western Nebraska is a diamond in the rough. Spend time at the convention playing games, riding, enjoying seminars and, most of all, meeting new friends and having fun!

Your registration includes food vouchers, discount coupons and free pulled pork lunch on Friday. Begin (or end) your summer riding vacation to/from Colorado and Wyoming — we’re only a few hours away. Discounted room rates of $69.95 plus tax are now available. Make your hotel reservations today by calling Quality Inn Ogallala at 308-284-3623. A block of rooms will be available at this price until June 1. Registration forms can be found at Gwrrane.com or contact District Director Rick Saunders at 402-895-7965 or Gwrranesd@gmail.com.

JUNE 26 – 28, 2014 WYOMING DISTRICT HOSTS “WHERE THE PIECES COME TOGETHER” in historic Cheyenne, Wyo. After arriving, you will quickly notice the outstanding Western hospitality and heritage, which runs very deep. While roaming around Cheyenne you can visit the home of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, known as the Cheyenne Frontier Days, which is 115 years old. Laramie County and Cheyenne are full of railroad history as well, so you can stop by and see Big Boy Old Number 4004 in Holiday Park — it is the largest steam locomotive ever built. The District and Chapter staff will have plenty for you to do and see, and besides, it’s on the way to Wing Ding 2014 from the West and only a few days travel to Madison, Wis. Please visit Gwrra-wy.org for all the convention and rally information, such as hotel, camping and itinerary, or contact Rich and Dalene Goetz at 307-682-7900 or Rdgoetz@centurylink.net.

JULY 10 – 12, 2014 MONTANA DISTRICT CONVENTION AT BIG SKY RESORT. Summer in Big Sky is a treasured time of year for visitors and residents, opening up endless options for the recreation-minded and relaxationseekers alike. The rugged and scenic Gallatin River comes alive with rumbling

whitewater and deep fishing holes. Quiet solitude can be found at the top of a peak, by a cold mountain spring, on one of the area’s many hiking trails, or on a picnic in a wildflower-filled field. There is horseback riding, fly-fishing, golf, zip-line adventures, excursions to Yellowstone National Park and many other activities to fill your day. Join us for fun and friendship in Big Sky Country. Visit Gwrra-mtdistrict. org, or contact Montana District Director Henry Haagenson at 406-656-1827 or Hhinbigsky@aol.com.

JULY 18 – 19, 2014 M I N N E S O TA / N O R T H DA KO TA CONVENTION AND RALLY IN NORTH MANKATO, MINN. For more info, contact Scott and Joy Mattson at 952-930-3970 or email at Jsmattson@usfamily.net.

JULY 24 – 26, 2014 NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT RALLY IN STURBRIDGE, MASS., at the Sturbridge Host Hotel, where everything is on-site.

The fun starts Thursday morning with the first of many all-day and half-day guided and self-guided rides. The fun and excitement continue Friday morning with additional (and different) guided and self-guided rides. Friday afternoon, at the hotel on the lakeside beach, there will be swimming, boating (paddleboats), games such as volleyball and any other fun stuff you can do on the sand. Friday evening by the lake we’re having a luauthemed barbecue and later an ice cream social, so bring your grass skirts. On Saturday we’ll offer half-day guided and self-guided rides so everyone is back in time for the Saturday evening banquet and closing ceremonies. All three days we’re having indoor classroom training sessions, daily raffles, door prizes, awards, a light parade and judging contest, access to the indoor and outdoor vendors, and discounts for all full registration participants at on-site restaurants. Sturbridge is in central Massachusetts/New England, a short hop, skip and jump to New York and Eastern seaboard state borders.

For more information please contact Massachusetts District Directors Kevin and Georgia LeBlond at 978-727-3479, or visit 2014newenglanddistrictsrally. shutterfly.com.

JULY 31 – AUGUST 2, 2014 MICHIGAN DISTRICT CONVENTION. “The Red Green Show” held in Midland, Mich.

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Come join us for a great weekend, vendors, lighted bike parade, seminars, bike show and games. On-site camping available.

Fairview Inn (989-631-0070) is the host hotel. Tickets available for raffle: Grand prize $10,000; $2,500 and $1,000. Three prizes will be drawn at closing ceremonies on Saturday. Register early and save. For more information go to Gwrra-mi.org or contact Kim Bargeron at 989-689-5443.

JULY 31 – AUGUST 3, 2014 REGION L CONVENTION AND RALLY, “CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCK,” in beautiful Newfoundland, Canada. Convention will be held at the Hotel Gander (800-563-2988).

Come for lots of fun, beautiful scenery and wonderful people. Preregistration available. For further details or registration please contact Region L Directors Al and Valerie Tucker at Avtuck@gmail.com or 902-662-2276. Information online at Canadianatlanticregion.org/ann.html.

AUGUST 1 – 4, 2014 REGION J CONVENTION AND RALLY, ”WINGS AT THE FORT,” in historical Fort Langley, B.C., Canada. Come join us for lots of fun, beautiful scenery and friendly people. We will be offering rider education and leadership training courses. For more information contact Bcdistrictdirectors@ gmail.com. Registration form available at Gwrra-regionj.ca/online.html.

AUGUST 7 – 9, 2014 2014 REGION I CONVENTION AT NEZ PERCE FAIRGROUNDS IN LEWISTON, IDAHO. The host hotel is the Red Lion Lewiston with special rates of $93 per night (includes breakfast) if you mention GWRRA. Tent and RV camping on-site at the fairgrounds. Free Thursday night dinner with preregistration and a roast pig dinner on Saturday for only $18 per person. Rider education and leadership seminars. Come ride the famous Lolo Pass and the “Tail of the Dragon of the West,” Rattlesnake Grade. For registration go to Bigskyregioni. org. For more information contact Region I Directors Terry and Cheri Huffman 503648-0343, or terryhuffman@comcast.net or cheri.huffman@comcast.net.

AUGUST 7 – 9, 2014 2014 NY/NJ BI-STATE RALLY IN BUDD LAKE, N.J. Located at Holiday Inn, 1000 International Drive. Registration is $49 per person, hotel rooms are $99 per night.

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continental). Theme is “Bring Back the ’50s.” We will have an ice cream social, guided and unguided rides. Seminars: 50/50s, Grand 50/50, Rider’s Ed and “Couple of the Year” raffles. Car/bike show, ’50s dance with DJ. Saturday night banquet. For more info, fliers and registration forms visit Gwrranj.com, or email Bmalonechow@optimum.net or Dan Camire at Goldeaglewings@yahoo.com.

AUGUST 7 – 9, 2014 REGION E RALLY. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. Come and join us for great seminars, rides, games and most of all, awesome people.

For more info contact Bruce Beeman at 507-438-7063.

AUGUST 15 – 17, 2014 REGION K RENDEZVOUS 2014 CONFERENCE IN CORNWALL, ONTARIO. For more info please contact Bob Pinet at 905-336-6166 or Pinet1315@gmail.com.

AUGUST 21 – 23, 2014 COLORADO DISTRICT PRESENTS THE 25TH “WINGIN’ THE ROCKIES” Convention back in Breckenridge, Colo.

The theme is “Back to the Future” at the Beaver Run Resort high in the Rockies at the base of Breckenridge ski area. Enjoy scenic rides in Colorado Ski Country, vendors, a dinner event featuring nationally known magician Cody Landstrom and much more.

Don’t miss out on the fun. Lodging and convention will be at the Beaver Run Resort (800-525-2253). Make sure you mention Gold Wing Road Riders Association for a special lodging rate. Find our registration form at Coloradogwrra.com. For more information contact John or Barb at 303993-7554 or Dd@coloradogwrra.com.

SEPTEMBER 4 – 6, 2014 PA DISTRICT CONVENTION, “BEACH PARTY WINGO,” HELD IN ERIE, PA. Information is available at Gwrrapadist. org. Come and visit beautiful Erie, Pa., and take part in a fun-filled weekend of riding, education and fellowship! Questions? Call 814-939-9465 to reach PA District Directors Dana and Danise Hartle.

SEPTEMBER 12 – 13, 2014 KANSAS DISTRICT CONVENTION at the fairgrounds in Abilene, Kan. There are lots of lovely homes and history in Abilene. For information contact Jack and Doris Schoeck at 620-341-0426, Dorisschoeck@yahoo.com or check out the Kansas District newsletter.

SEPTEMBER 12 – 14, 2014 WISCONSIN DISTRICT RALLY, Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Wisconsin District has its “Ducks in a Row.” Yes, this year our rally is at the Wisconsin Dells. Along with having all of our seminars and rides, we arranged a ride on the Wisconsin Ducks. For those who do not know what a duck is, it’s a vehicle that can drive on land and in the water. So, after you’ve had a great day at the rally, relax and take in the sights of the Wisconsin Dells in a Duck. We want to make sure you get to enjoy the beautiful area along with the great rally. Full registration for the rally before August 15 is only $15 per Member. Our host hotel is the Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center. Reserve your room at 800-648-4765 and be sure to mention GWRRA. We have great room rates of only $69 per night. We will also be serving a free lunch on Saturday for registered Members. If you are one of the first 200 Members to preregister, you will also receive a $5 food voucher for the restaurant. For more information and registration go to Gwrra-wi.org and click on the 2014 District Rally tab or contact Jerry Hempe at 920-979-5967.

SEPTEMBER 12 – 13, 2014.

TN-C – 19TH ANNUAL WINGS ACROSS TENNESSEE, St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

500-mile benefit ride from Bristol to Memphis. Ride leaves Bristol (Atlas Honda, VA exit 5, Interstate 81) Friday at 9am, stops in Dickson (Ramada Inn) for the night, departs Saturday morning at 8:30am and arrives at St. Jude Children’s Hospital at noon for presentations and tour. No entry fee! Donations accepted for commemorative T-shirts and antenna flags. Tricitywingstn-c. com. Richard Pendleton, 423-245-8484 or R-cpend@charter.net. Everyone is invited to participate. “No child should die in the dawn of life.” — Danny Thomas.

SEPTEMBER 25 – 27, 2014 NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT’S 31ST ANNUAL “WINGS OVER THE SMOKIES” RALLY has returned to its roots in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, Cherokee, N.C. Come and enjoy riding to places such as the Cherohala Skyway, Deals Gap and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visit nearby places such as Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Dollywood. You don’t want to miss the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley. There will be self-guided tours, a light parade, Friday night buffet, professional entertainment you don’t want JUNE 2014

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SEPTEMBER 26 – 27, 2014 IOWA DISTRICT CONVENTION AT KING’S POINTE WATERPARK RESORT IN STORM LAKE, IOWA. Registration cost is a freewill cash donation. You’ll ride through the scenic area of northwest Iowa. We’ll have several raffle items, such as tires, weekend getaways, etc. And, of course, we’ll have food. You can preregister online at Gwrraiowa.com. Payment due at the convention.

If you have any questions contact Lonnie and Diane Borseth at 319-631-8680 or Borseth2wings@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER 25 – 27, 2014 NEW MEXICO DISTRICT RALLY “WINGIN’ ON THE PECOS.” For more information about this event please contact Priscilla McCarty at 575-885-5531 or georgeprissy@hotmail.com.

OCTOBER 16 – 18, 2014 MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT CONVENTION. We are staying on the beautiful beaches of Gulfport, Miss. The convention will be held at the Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront.

Special room rates available if you mention Gold Wing Road Riders Association; rates will increase after September 1.

Our theme is “Be a Clown.” Come join the fun and experience arc, trike course, amazing team riding challenge (men’s and women’s classes), trike challenge, drill team exhibition, vendors, seminars, talent show, lighted bike parade, bike show, bestdressed competitions, medic first aid course, Couple of the Year selection, block party, costume contest, a grand prize of $1,000 cash and 50/25/25 drawings. For more information please visit our website at Miss. gwrra-regiona.org, or contact Bobby Bryant at 601-919-0920 or Rbigdog4@aol.com.

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CHAPTER EVENTS MAY 3, 2014 CHAPTER O-2’S RALLY & DUCK RACE. Riverside Park, Brownwood, Texas.

Registration opens 8am. Dinner ride Friday, May 2 at 6pm. Meet at Riverside Park. For more information contact Rick Dietly at 325-692-6298 or rdietly@clear.net.

MAY 3 – 4, 2014 OH W-2 WINDY WOOD WINGS ANNUAL BOLOGNA RUN. Held at Cygnet Fire Department, 325 Front Street, Cygnet, Ohio 43413. For more info contact Rico or Lori Gonzales at 419-661-2656, or Doc or Jen Deutschmann at 419-810-9243.

MAY 4, 2014 CHAPTER N – SARATOGA SPRINGS MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS SHOW, CONGRESS PARK. 9am to 3pm, featuring Saratoga Springs Police Department, New York State Police, Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department and the New York State Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Come try the MSF traffic simulator.

MAY 4, 2014 PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER M PRESENTS HOBO STEW DICE RUN. Williamsport Honda, 2091 Lycoming Creek Road (Business Route 15), Williamsport, Pa. Open house from 9am to noon, registration from 9:30 – 11am. All bikes welcome, rain or shine. Donation $5 plus one can of soup per person. For more info contact Al Bilby at 570-634-2321 or Wintersbilby@aol. com, or John Markley at 570-326-0947 or Johnanddebmarkley@verizon.net.

MAY 16 – 17, 2014 TENNESSEE C 31ST ANNUAL STEAKOUT. Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, Tenn. For more information call Jr. Watts at 423-239-3876 or Richard Pendleton at 423-245-8484.

MAY 17, 2014 CHAPTER GA-D’S MOTORIST AWARENESS EVENT. Saturday, May 17, from 10am–2pm at 1250 Market Place Blvd., Exit 14, GA-400, Cumming, Ga. We want motorists to be more aware of motorcycles on the road. We will be passing out safety literature, there will be a motorcycle demonstration by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department and the Georgia State Patrol, and much, much more. Please join us for this free event. For more information

please contact Mike Spaulding at 678-7562920 or Mikespaulding@bellsouth.net.

MAY 23 – 26, 2014 WA CHAPTER L DESERT SPRING FLING at the Benton Franklin County Fairgrounds, Kennewick, Wash. For more information contact Russ Akers at 509-378-2918.

MAY 31, 2014 CHAPTER AZ-S IS CO-SPONSORING AZRIDE’S EIGHTH ANNUAL DEVIL’S HIGHWAY RIDE. Join the fun on this scenic adventure through the White Mountains of eastern Arizona on one of the top-rated rides in the U.S. Springerville, Ariz., is the starting and ending point for the ride, which includes a free poker run for all who preregister. For more information and to sign up for this free event visit Azride.com or call 888-233-6371.

JUNE 21, 2014 WA-B’S SEVENTH ANNUAL HARVEST RUN. Ride starts and ends at The Brothers Powersports, 5205 First Street, Bremerton, Wash. Lunch provided. First prize: helmet of your choice, estimated value $300, donated by The Brothers Powersports.

Other prizes awarded, must be present to win. Preregistration: rider $15, co-rider $20.

On-site registration: rider $20, co-rider $15.

Visit Gwrra-wab.org. For more information contact Ted Moore at 360-308-0727.

Proceeds donated to Holly Ridge Center.

motels nearby. Hosted by Southern Illinois Chapters. For info call Willie Kohlenberger at 618-687-4736 or Orgsites.com/il/ southernilridein/ for a preregistration form.

OCTOBER 25, 2014 CHAPTER CA-1F HALLOWEEN FUN RUN, PAUMA VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, Pauma Valley, Calif. Pauma Valley scenic poker run with cash prizes for high and low hands. Lunch is included in registration. Entertainment, music and games. Scariest bike contest — dress your bike it its scariest attire. Door prize, grand prize and more. Preregistration costs $18 for GWRRA Members, $20 for non-members.

For questions or more information contact Michele Kelley at Shelekelley@yahoo.com or 619-749-6456.

PHOTO & OTHER TOURS THE WISCONSIN CHALLENGE Are you up for a challenge? We have three rallies this year: Wing Ding, Region E and the Wisconsin District Rally. Has this ever happened before? We don’t know, but this is your challenge: Take a picture of yourself at each of these events, present them to us at the District Rally and you will earn the 2014 Trifecta patch. It’s that simple. Enjoy yourself riding in beautiful Wisconsin and you can complete the challenge. The rules: 1. Take a photo of yourself at the Goodies Booth at Wing Ding.

2. Take a picture of yourself with any Region E Staff Member at the Region E Rally.

3. Bring these printed pictures to the Wisconsin District Rally. We will take your picture with your earned patch.

AUGUST 16, 2014 CHAPTER GA-D’S MOTORCYCLE RODEO, BUFORD, GA. Held at the Chapter D Training Facility at 250 Mill Center Parkway NE, Suite 200. Activities include on-bike game for riders and co-riders, slow ride and cone weave. Drill team exhibition by Georgia Chapter D Precision D Team and Central Florida Precision Motorcycle Drill Team.

Chuckwagon barbecue, preregistration raffle, 50/25/25 and door prizes. For more information contact Phillip and Terri Kozlowski at 770-530-0161 or Terrimk@ bellsouth.net.

Go to the Region E Website at Gwrraregion-e.org to preregister for this rally. Then go to the Wisconsin website at Gwrra-wi.org/ gw to preregister for the Wisconsin Rally.

Get signed up today for all three events. It’s the party of the year and you don’t want to miss any of it. For more information contact Jerry Hempe at Director@gwrra-wi.org.

SEPTEMBER 12 – 14, 2014 THE 30TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN ILLINOIS RIDE-IN, Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Ill. Join us for food, dirty bingo, scenic rides, games and a motorcycle flea market. Special $3 registration fee before September 1. Rally pins to first 200 registrants. Two $100 cash drawings if preregistered. On-site camping plus

ID-Bs POTATO TOUR Visit six different cities in any state that spell “POTATO.” Take a picture of your bike and the town hall, post office or other significant town landmark. Send your pictures and your tour story to: Gayle Turner, PO Box 391, Pomeroy, WA, 99347. 509-780-3024 or Nanagayle9@gmail.com. Your stunning pin will be mailed to you.

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RULES FOR 2014 “WHERE’S WINGY” CONTEST

FOR GWRRA MEMBERS: WIN $50!

Here’s how the contest works: You can find Wingy anywhere in your Wing World magazine!

Follow these instructions: Find Wingy (shown here).

Next: Email your entry to: contest@wingworldmag. com or you may mail your entry to: WW June “Wingy” Contest, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

All entries must be received before May 31, 2014.

Entries must include your name, mailing address,

phone number, GWRRA membership number and the following: • The page number on which “Wingy” is located.

• The location on the page where “Wingy” was found.

Legal stuff: Contest will run, starting with the January 2010 issue of Wing World magazine, and may be discontinued without notice by the publisher. By participating in this contest, entrants agree to the specific rules, terms and conditions provided for this particular contest as stated in the Rules given here.

A winner will be randomly chosen on June 5; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone. Additionally, the November winner’s name will be published in the September 2014 issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner per issue.

ELIGIBILITY AND ODDS OF WINNING: No purchase necessary to enter. Limit one entry per Member. Multiple entries will not improve chances of winning. Contests are open to any member of GWRRA, except employees of GWRRA, IBVC, affiliates, subsidiaries, and successor companies, contest sponsors, advertisers and/or promotion agencies, contest prize suppliers, participating advertisers and immediate family members of anyone so situated. “Immediate family members” shall include spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws”, or by current or past marriage, remarriage, adoption, co-habitation or other familial extension, and any other persons residing at the same household location, whether or not related.

So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking for Wingy, we’re sure you will find tons of interesting goodies along the way. So, what are you waiting for?

Good luck and happy hunting!

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JUNE 2014 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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6 Editor in Chief Kevin Whipps has been working on a big surprise for the _________ issue.

8 Always a good idea to do before an event.

10 SUP is an acronym for stand-up __________.

12 The __________, home of Andrew Jackson, is located in Tennessee.

14 One of the many lakes around Madison, Wis. 16 Keep your stuff in place in your GL1800 saddlebag with this type of cord.

17 Chapter ND-D helped teach future ___________ about safety.

1 Madison has more than 15,000 of these.

2 If your GL1500 won’t start up until you let off the switch, you have the classic symptom of a wear or damaged _______.

3 The New England District’s Rally is going to be held in _________, Mass.

4 Riding from NYC to Wing Ding 36? Try sandwiches at this shop in Pittsburgh (two words).

5 Wing Ding 36 is held in this state.

7 Stars, stripes and a ____ _____ can be found on Tony’s ’06 GL1800 (two words).

9 Gary Smith opened up this catalog and ordered one of everything.

11 The new R18 trike kit is made in the ______________.

13 Jack Daniel’s Distillery is located in a dry _______ .

15 East Troy holds a great secret: Laubner’s Old Fashioned ____ ______ (two words)

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GWRRA Membership Application

❏ New o Renew Member No.: ____________________

Member Name: ___________________________________________________

Member Date of Birth: ___________________

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Co-Rider E-Mail:

Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ _ o USA City

Telephone: Home: (

State

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Gold Book™ Directory Information (must check at least one): A) o Truck/Trailer

B) o Phone Calls Only C) o Tent Space

GWRRA 21423 North 11th Avenue Phoenix AZ 85027 800-843-9460 (623) 581-2500 (877) 348-9416 Fax Gwrra.org RescuePlus.org

D) o Lodging E) o Tools

Member Type (Select One) Individual Membership ❏ 3 yrs $120 USD o 2 yrs $85 USD o 1 yr $45 USD Family Membership (2 or more people in household) o 3 yrs $150 USD o 2 yrs $105 USD o 1 yr $55 USD Associate Individual* ❏ 3 yrs $135 USD o 2 yrs $95 USD o 1 yr $50 USD Associate Family* ❏ 3 yrs $165 USD o 2 yrs $115 USD o 1 yr $60 USD Subscription Only (Wing World magazine) ❏ 1 yr $40

*The Associate Membership is for those who wish to take advantage of GWRRA and its benefits and do not own a Gold Wing or Valkyrie.

F) o Tour Guide o Do Not list me in the Gold Book ❏ Yes! I want Rescue Plus for just $35 per year.

(Non-Members $80) drivers in your household while driving or riding in any noncommercial vehicle or motorcycle. Rescue Plus also covers your motorcycle trailer. Certain limitations and exclusions apply to coverage. All individuals must be registered with GWRRA to receive a membership card and coverage. Members of GWRRA must have a Family Membership to cover multiple drivers.

❏ ❏ Exclude me from mailings. o Exclude me from receiving printed copy of Wing World.

Member # _________________________

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Make checks payable in US Funds to GWRRA. GWRRA dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes.

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H A L L OF FA M E (Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members)

ALLEN, DONALD.......................FAIRFIELD, CA BARRINGTON, JAUNEE... YAZOO CITY, MS BIBLE, MIKE...........................MIDDLEBURG, FL BOLDT, CLARA................................ TOLEDO, IA BOVERI, ALESSANDRO.......GENOVA, ITALY CARSON, JOHN................JACKSONVILLE, IL CARTER, DAVID.................CRYSTAL LAKE, IL COLEMAN, CHARLES.TRAVELERS REST, SC COLLINS, JIMMY.............GREEN VALLEY, AZ DODD, JOSH.......................HOKES BLUFF, AL DODD, KACEY....................HOKES BLUFF, AL ELLIOTT, KIRK..........................KAMLOOPS, BC FISHER, STEVEN..............HUTCHINSON, MN FOX, RONALD........................ CHEYENNE, WY GOINS, SHERWOOD............ DRY CREEK, LA GRANT, KEN............................ PENSACOLA, FL GREER, KARLA....................JONESBORO, GA HEAP, KEVIN..............................HANOVER, MN HEWITT, DAVID...................................MESA, AZ HOLTON, DEAN....................LOUISBURG, NC

HOWELL JR., RICHARD....ALBUQUERQUE, NM HUMPHREY, ROBERT..... CLARKSVILLE, AR HUTCHENS, JIM...........PLEASANT VIEW, TN HUTCHENS, SHIRRIN.PLEASANT VIEW, TN JOHNSON, ED...............................BRISTOL, VA JOHNSON, LINDA........................ BRISTOL, VA KLEYMANN, CHERYL.......................BIXBY, OK KNUDTSON, KAREN............MASON CITY, IA KNUDTSON, RONALD........MASON CITY, IA KOLASKE, NEAL.................... MILWAUKEE, WI LANTZ, CHARLES...................WOOSTER, OH LEWIS, EDWARD......................CONCORD, NH LEWIS, JUDITH.........................CONCORD, NH LYMAN, KIT......................................... HEMET, CA MCNABB, CHARLES....... SPRINGFIELD, MO MYTINGER, DAVID........... INDIANAPOLIS, IN PANTER, JIM.................................CANTON, OH PRESTON, JOHN....................KNOXVILLE, TN RASMUSSEN, DELORES..MINNEAPOLIS, MN RENNICK, BOB.........KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC

ROBERTS, LOGAN.................CHANDLER, AZ SHARP, GAYLORD..............SIOUX FALLS, SD SHRADER, ROBERT........ SAN ANTONIO, FL SIMMONS, WILLIAM................NEWBERN, TN SMITH, BRUCE......................ST. THOMAS, ON SMITH, STEVEN...................................YORK, SC SWANSON, LLOYD... ..OKLAHOMA CITY, OK TABER, FRANK.............PORT ORCHARD, WA TAYLOR, HOWIE...........WESLEY CHAPEL, FL TAYLOR, JOHN.................. JOHNSTOWN, CO THAYER, GARY................ MCDONOUGH, GA TOWNSLEY, RICHARD........HARLINGEN, TX VAILLANCOURT, MICHEL....CANTERBURY, NH WAER SR., ALLAN...............MESHOPPEN, PA WHITE, KIRBY...........................BURGOON, OH WILLIAMS, BOYCE.... HOLIDAY ISLAND, AR WILSON, JOYCE.........................GADSDEN, AL WILSON, KERRY.........................GADSDEN, AL ZAKRAJSEK, MARTIN.......... RICHLAND, WA

IN MEMORIAM James Benjamin GWRRA #350231 Glen Carbon, IL

Dean Hatt GWRRA #135119 New Minas, NS

Stephen Cybuch GWRRA #339037 Lakewood, CO

Randy A. Perkinson GWRRA #288602 Cleveland, TN

Charlie Etter GWRRA #340014 Leesburg, FL

Ronald A. Shoemaker GWRRA #006670 Wayland, MI

Marilyn A. Stout GWRRA #020779 Pharr, TX

Wayne Fuquay GWRRA #077506 New Braunfels, TX

William A. Turner GWRRA #007422 Longview, WA

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