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Contents

VOLUME 40 NO. 10

Land of Enchantment, page 58

Advanced Rider Course in Italy page 22

Tally on trikes: Part 2 page 34

What you need to know to ride your Wing to Mexico page 42

Riding in style: Becky Carroll page 38

Product review: SuperBrace for the 1500 page 46

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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES

WING WORLD

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Contents View the October issue of Wing World online:

OCTOBER 2017

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FEATURES 48

Product review: SuperBrace for the 1800

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Brake dancing

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Mentoring a new generation: Ken Summerford

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My Wing cave

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Wing Ding 40

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Land of Enchantment

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Three scenic road trips near Silver City, New Mexico

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Motorcycling in Southern New Mexico

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Product review: SuperBrace for the 1500

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Mentoring a new generation: Ken Summerford

COLUMNS 10

President’s letter

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Editor’s letter

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Field updates

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Red page

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Workbench

EVERY ISSUE 16

Products

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News

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Readers’ Rides

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Marketplace

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Hall of Fame

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Wing Ding 40

Motorcycling in Southern New Mexico

AUGUST WINGY WINNER Congratulations to Joe Wood, GWRRA #130418, of York, South Carolina, August’s Where’s Wingy Contest winner. Wingy is located on page 82 above the Toy Hauler’s compartment and under the front overhang.

ON THE COVER: Becky Carroll with her 2004 GL1800 with a 2006 Eurowing conversion trike kit at Wing Ding 38 in Montana.

Cover design by Alana Hyatt.

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president's letter

A revitalized GWRRA

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t’s been almost a month at this writing since G s restructure was introduced, to first the Region Teams, then the District Directors and then to Membership. I have heard many comments and most are supportive and positive.

I appreciate that! After reading many newsletters, I am inspired by our leadership! A wise statement quoted Albert Einstein about change, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” For those critical of our changes, let’s heed that statement. Let’s not think doom and gloom, but that with change we can expect different results, and that is a revitalized GWRRA. I know it is possible with all of us working together!

Below, I address three questions asked most frequently. Answers to other questions can be found in a document at http://gwrra. org/oconnect/officerresources.html under, “Announcement – GWRRA Restructure Effective - - .” ou will also find other documents about these changes, links to YouTube videos, and the reorganization chart. We will continue to update our progress or present new items in this online area.

Reorganization chart – Where are the Assistants?

This is a simplified chart to show the reorgani ation.

In the “Why Change…” document I state clearly, and let me be clear here, ASSISTANTS ARE VITAL TO OUR SUCCESS! I will have Assistants, and please know, there is no fficer who should be without at least one Assistant.

Couple of the Year Program – It is here to stay! It is a wonderful recognition program!

We will announce some new processes and minor program changes. The Membership Enhancement Team is working hard to have a document for us by Wing Ding 39.

Rider Education – This has become the most sensitive subject! The “Why Change…” document explains the new thinking, but I will address it here, as well as from another perspective. Rider Ed is not seminars or reports. What it is, is a belief in helping others to think about safety and riding safely. We do that many ways – by sharing ideas and having vibrant discussions about new gear, accessories, tires, and riding style. We guide our Members and fellow bikers to possibly change their current habits, adopt new safer habits or reinforce that they are heading down the right track.

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Why did I eliminate the Chapter Educator? It was not personal! I have heard over the years much feedback about Chapter meetings and increased Rider Ed paperwork. We changed the wording to Chapter Gathering but didn’t do a good job in explaining why. A gathering is a get-together, a time to share our adventures, plans, new stuff, safety tips, and celebrate each Member present that day. Too many still hold meetings. Looking forward, we need to learn from attendees who came and left, never to have been seen again. From their feedback, the common thread is they did not want to go to meetings. The structure of the Rider Ed Program as it has been perceived is part of the meeting scenario.

Is safety out of the Chapter then? Absolutely not!

In fact, I look at it as being everyone’s responsibility to share safety tips. Sharing safety tips is part of the glue that keeps us together and safe. o Chapters no longer have to fill out reports YES! We have examined our 501(c)(4) status as it currently relates to education and, with all the education we offer, articles written and our events, we are exceeding requirements. With the District hosting, setting up or being aware of educational opportunities, reporting can be accomplished at the District level and we will be in compliance.

So, what is a Chapter Ride Coordinator? A person who loves to put together rides and adventures for our Members. We want them to continue to do this.

Do they need assistants? More than likely and we encourage that! What we will ask is that they hold a good riders meeting – share some ideas, hold the belief and values of safety in their very being, and then think of some creative and fun ways to share, demonstrate and, of course, follow safe riding. Let’s start a ride with the Coordinator bringing out the T-CLOC (pre-ride checklist of Tires/wheels/brakes, Controls, ights/electrics, il/fluids, Chassis, and Stands) and show everyone how to check their bike or trike and have the others follow along. This would be in line with encouraging others to think and be safe.

New adventures in GWRRA have begun. We will start to prepare for the changes and gently ease into some of them. It won’t be long before this will seem like the way we’ve always done it and not something new, uncomfortable or odd. Join me!

ANITA ALKIRE President of GWRRA president@gwrra.org

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Editor’s letter

Saddle up

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elcome to October! Saddle up! It’s time for some amazing riding during fall’s foliage extravaganza. Check out the Weather Channel’s online fall foliage map at https://weather.com/maps/fall-foliage. It shows peak color times around the U.S. If you’re motorcycling through Canada, visit The Weather Network, https://www.theweathernetwork.com, for similar information.

At the end of October, after a blistering summer, Phoenix dives into what my fianc calls, “eight months of heaven.” That makes for some good riding. We’re blessed with good riding most of the year. Phoenix is truly a biker haven. Even so, if we need better riding weather or fall scenery, that lies only one to two hours north of us at higher elevations. It’s cooler by 10-20 degrees and the aspens are steeped in yellow grandeur.

Speaking about the change of seasons, as most of you know, GWRRA and Wing World are seeing our own transformations. Thank you for your support and feedback. As a GWRRA Member and motorcyclist myself, my love for riding, fellow members, this organization, and this publication, drives me daily to do better. I want the best for each. Please continue helping all of us in any area where you have expertise.

Please continue to communicate to us why you read Wing World and what you get out of it.

In the last few months, we learned how many of you really missed the Classified section, even though listings are not timely. Who knew so many of you were reading this section as content within the contexts of reference and informative material, as opposed to reading it as advertisement copy in order to buy a bike.

Since we scrapped the idea to decrease the page count of the magazine, we’ve decided to bring back the Classifieds and vents pages.

They will be present starting next month, in November’s issue of the magazine.

Something else to look forward to seeing in next month’s mag is a feature on veterans and patriotism. If you know a veteran or are a veteran of any country we’d love to hear from you and learn a little about your service and

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your bike. Or, if you love your country and have expressed that in any way as a biker, email us a photo(s) of you and your bike with your patriotism flying high. e re hoping to get enough for a spread, but we need you to contribute. Make sure to include your name, city, state, bike info, and a small blurb about your service or your expression of pride – all the why, how, when, what, where items to tell the story about the photo and who you are. Send to editor@gwrra.org.

Saddle up, my friends, and cruise into October.

You deserve some Mother Nature. And believe me, Mother Nature needs and hears your appreciation.

Keep the shiny side up.

ANITA STIENSTRA Editor in Chief editor@gwrra.org

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20S EVO Bluetooth Communication System Sena www.sena.com The 20S EVO packs in all the top of the line features in the current 20S, along with overall improvement updates to the hardware, allowing for a much more robust general performance and improved audio quality. The updated body design includes a fixed type, shark-fin antenna as opposed to the original flip up functionality. This sleek new antenna design improves upon general intercom performance. Use the updated intercom function to chat with up to eight other riders for up to a more secured 2 km (1.2 miles) range, through the Group Intercom feature. The 20S EVO still delivers HD-quality audio with advanced noise control, Bluetooth 4.1 technology, high-quality stereo Bluetooth speakers, and dual-module architecture. The device is also compatible with the Sena Headset App (for iPhone and Android), allowing riders to easily configure device settings and access our quick start guide at the click of a button. t can also easily connect to the ena ideConnected pp to intercom with a virtually limitless number of riders over an infinite range, as long as you are connected to a mobile network. $299.

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The cover secures easily to the bike, making it almost windproof. It only weighs 11 ounces and easily packs away in a compact 4-inch by 8-inch bag. The Gold Wing cover comes in several models, ensuring it will fit correctly with all aftermarket windshields, as well as the shield. t will also fit all versions of Gold Wing trikes. We also make covers for most other motorcycle makes and models. A complete selection of covers is posted on our website, www.tourking.us. Accessories such as dash pads, drink holders and the Butler Mug, are also available.

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Jürgen Petri – In Memoriam

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he GWRRA District Germany is deeply mourning the death of its founding District Director Jürgen W. Petri, GWRRA #153604, and everybody is praying for the recovery of his wife Karin, who after more than a month is still in a coma, after a traffic accident with their Gold ing near Foggia, Italy. Both were returning from a rally, organized by District Italy in Lecce in June.

GWRRA District Germany has lost a very special personality, a great friend and comrade, who with untiring engagement has been building the District since attending GWRRA’s Wing Ding in Sakskøbing, Denmark in 2007, against huge competition from a large number of local clubs.

A lot of effort was invested to gather the widely spread out community of GWRRA Members in Germany, to extend the membership base without going into clashes with competitive clubs, and at the same time establish a relationship and stand together with the home base in Phoenix.

Together with some members from the area around the city of Cologne, after countless get-togethers, he managed to establish the first Chapter GE-B in 2011, after GWRRA´s initial engagement in the 1980s. n 20 5, he was the driving force behind the first official rally organi ed by GWRRA District Germany, at an old castle, Burg Satzvey. This rally was widely praised by visitors.

Together with German and Czech GWRRA Members and enthusiasts he organi ed and established the first cross-border Chapter G -C, where the nucleus is in Cheb/ Eger in the Czech Republic, a preferred gathering and meeting point for the past years for German GWRRA Members, also of visitors from other clubs.

Jürgen, as an impressive, yet friendly and calm personality, represented GWRRA at countless European rallies, similarly as he represented his District back at U.S. Wing Ding gatherings. He was widely accepted and welcomed both by friends and opponents.

He still had so many plans for the years to come …. May he rest in peace, and may his beloved wife Karin, also an active GWRRA Member, recover soon. We will honor him as a great person and friend. ~Hans-Joachim (Hajo) Henckert, GWRRA #166729

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hen I think about Jurgen, I always remember an exceptional experience that we had together.

Jurgen joined Rachel, my wife, and me (pictured right) for a few days and we rode the Pyrenean Mountains. That day the weather became real nasty.

Riding at a high elevation on a very twisty mountain road, a storm hit. There was no place to hide from heavy rain, lightning and strong wind. As Israeli motorcyclists, naturally we were not accustomed to riding in the rain, so I was terrified.

On his beautiful Purple GL1500, Jurgen took the lead. He negotiated his way in the storm while I was grateful to have him in front of me. hen we finally passed the top of a mountain, the rain suddenly stopped, and a magnificent double rainbow appeared over the sunny valley beneath us. This memory represents to me Jurgen’s qualities: friendship, leadership, determination, persistence, self-confidence and safety.

During his almost 14 years as a Member of Gold Wing Road Rider ssociation, urgen became one of the most significant verseas irectors. e was very appreciated by ssociation irectors and ead ffice staff. o one in Germany did more for GWRRA, and for Members, than Jurgen.

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We already miss him and will never forget Jurgen Petri, GWRRA Germany District Director. ~Dan Sanderovich, Executive Director Overseas, GWRRA #252062

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aving joined Wing Ding in the U.S. already, Jürgen visited the First European GWRRA Wing Ding in Denmark in August 2007 at Sakskøbing.

During this event, he participated in a seminar, How to Start Running a Chapter. This started him thinking about doing more than a regular GWRRA Member. Sometime later, Jürgen was announced as District Director Germany. He started to get Members to join in barbecues and other events. As a result, the community grew and embers finally got to know each other. Since this time, Jürgen committed himself to founding new Chapters, organizing gatherings and events, participation on the international motorcycle exhibition Intermot in Cologne, as well as the medieval-style gathering at Castle Satzvey in 2015. Besides GWRRA activities, Jürgen had to look after his job at a German airline, and of course not to forget the most important task: to care for his family. ~Klaus Raaf, Chapter Director GE-B Colonia, GWRRA #213180 All of us at Home Office would like to extend our deepest condolences.

Thanks to Wing World and Honda of Russellville

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n a recent trip to Harrison, Arkansas, I noticed I had a headlight burnt out. Thanks to Wing World for their advertisers and to Honda of Russellville for getting me in and out in less than half an hour. Their staff treated us like we were one of their best customers. Although it was a minor fix, thought you would like to know that onda of ussellville is definitely a great business and worthy of advertising in Wing World. ~Tom Barth, GWRRA #319746

Correction

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Chapter A celebrates 35 years

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017 marks a milestone for GWRRA Region E Iowa District Chapter A, also known as The Black Sheep. In Des Moines 35 years ago, Chapter became owa s first Gold ing oad Riders Association Chapter, largely due to the efforts of Ralph Swank, John Knapp, Tim Olson and Grant Wellborn. This task was not accomplished easily.

In 1980, John and Ralph contacted GWRRA in Phoenix and received approval to start a chapter in owa. tory has it that on a coin flip, alph became the first rea epresentative and ohn became the first tate irector. ith alph s work, the first owa Chapter was started, Chapter A. However, due to unforeseen problems it only lasted a short time. Luckily, Ralph was not willing to give up. He started working on the Chapter again.

June 1982, Chapter A became what it is today.

The first Chapter meeting was held at a enny s Restaurant on Fleur Drive, near the airport.

As the Chapter gained momentum, so did its capacity to help the community. During the 1980s, Chapter A sponsored many poker runs to help the Easter Seals Camp and United Way. Known as a riding chapter then, Chapter A continues the tradition today, attending seminars, rallies, exploring new restaurants, and visiting other Chapters in Iowa and surrounding states. Chapter A has become better-educated and safer riders, which allowed them to raise motorcycle awareness in Des Moines.

In 1984, Tim and Debbie Olson took over as Chapter Directors. They traveled around the state with others to help start other Chapters in Iowa. Tim Olson was the Area Representative for Chapter A from 1984-1988. He held reorganizational meetings to keep the charter going strong. There were three meetings during the winter of 1983-1984 that helped generate new interest in Chapter A. Ed and Betty Thornton, Terry and Debbie Goepferich, and Tim and Dixie Pherigo all received Charter Member rockers that winter for attending the mandatory two meetings. Dixie Pherigo passed away in 2003, however the other five still actively participate with Chapter A. The Chapter has grown to an estimated 165 Members with approximately 40 Members attending each meeting.

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Updates from the field Training

By Clara Boldt, Training Director

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ow … Wow … Wow … Wing Ding in Grapevine, Texas. What an event! If you missed it you missed an amazing time with family and friends.

The University announced that several new modules are now available. Director of Programs Lorrie Thomas has been a very busy lady. Three of the new modules were a direct result of the findings from a group of people who made up the Program trategy Team a year ago. This team recommended that the Rider Ed seminar, “Dealing with the Elements,” be revised, updated and most importantly developed into more than one presentation. The program team listened and did just that.

“Dealing with the Elements” is now three modules: “When You’re Hot, You’re Hot” (Riding in the eat “Brrr, t s Cold” iding in the Cold and “ nly ugar elts in the ain” iding in the ain .

Co-rider Two has been updated and improved: “The View from the Rear” module is all about the view as a Co-rider. This module is not part of the Levels Program. Dealing with the Elements and Corider Two will no longer be offered and have been removed from the seminar listing.

Check the University website often to see what has been added and then contact your District Trainer to schedule a module or two. On second thought, how about scheduling a day or perhaps a weekend training experience? What a great way to see friends and even share a meal, or at the very least, a DQ?

Motorist Awareness – Distracted driving

By Michael Olson, Assistant Director, Motorist Awareness Program

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istraction erriam- ebster currently defines it “as something that makes it difficult to think or pay attention.” Or something that takes your focus off the task at hand.

Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating/drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system – anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving. Texting is the most alarming distraction. ending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds. t 55 mph, that s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. ou cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention. ny nondriving activity you engage in is a potential distraction and increases your risk of crashing. s motorcyclists, arm yourself with these facts and share with your family, friends and anyone you have contact when you stop for fuel or food.

Currently, states, .C., Puerto ico, Guam, and the . . Virgin slands ban text messaging for all drivers. ll but five F , , , and have primary enforcement. Fourteen states, .C., Puerto ico, Guam, and the . . Virgin slands prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cellphones while driving. ll are primary enforcement laws an officer may cite a driver for using a hand-held cellphone without any other traffic-offense taking place. riving Facts, T .gov.

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Rider Education – Is riding in Canada different than the U.S.?

By Alex Middleton, Region J Educator

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e both drive on the right side of the road. That is the same, but there are other differences. fter crossing thru Customs and stopping to make your first purchase in Canada, you will notice suddenly that your . . dollar is worth 0 percent more because of the exchange rate. The reverse is true for Canadians going south. Their dollar shrinks by 0 percent. Fortunately the good ole Gold ing sips gas and motel discount rates for G embers help ease a hit to the wallet. n Canada you will notice different road signs. . . speed limit signs are in mph. n Canada, they are in kilometers per hour. magine you ve been riding for six days at 0 mph and suddenly you re in Canada. The road sign says 0 kph. ll right, you say to yourself. ow can put on some serious miles. But pay attention if you do 0 on your . . bike with a speedometer in miles, you re going to be way over the speed limit.

If you pull into a gas station in Canada and see a sign that says $.98 per liter, beware. If you’re telling yourself it s cheap gas hold on because there are liters to a . . gallon uddenly gas is not so cheap.

I’ve also heard people say they don’t want to come to Canada because it is so cold. They say they check the temperature the night before a ride and it is, say, 29 Celsius. To convert degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit, take the temp 2 Celsius and multiple it by 2, which equals 5 . Then add 2. This is approximate, but the temp is really 0 F, not 2 . ll of a sudden it s really nice outside.

Membership Enhancement – Couple of the Year Program

By Bev and Ron Clark, MEP Assistant Directors

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ach year we get to know some of our ama ing ember Couples lives and hear their stories. e learn about how their dedication impacts their Chapter, District and beyond. We get to see the real people who participate in our Couple of the Year selection process.

These Couples are the best of the best. They are leaders and communicators, teachers and friends.

They stand out and are the true face of G . ntil now, we chose only one of these ama ing Couples to be the face of our Couple of the Year Program, as International Couple of the Year. But all that is about to change ….

We are reshaping our Couples Program to promote more of our amazing and dedicated Couples as official ambassadors, beginning in 20 The biggest change is the establishment of six “ ivision Couples” throughout the entire G world. That s right six instead of one nternational and one verseas Couple These six ivision Couples will represent Central , estern , outhern , orthern , Canada and verseas. ome other highlights are new ivision selection process will be established for Couples who choose to participate beyond the District level. ll of these ivision Couples will be honored at ing ing. ix Couples means equal-standing throughout all of G . very Couple is special very ivision is equal These global ambassadors will establish a Circle of xcellence, which is representative of G s most outstanding Couples. o stay tuned, friends, our Couples are coming your way WINGWORLDMAG.COM

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Advanced Rider Course in Italy

By Bob Berry and Dan Sanderovich

Top: Bob Berry uses hand signals and gestures to communicate instructions.

Below: Dan Sanderovich.

In the classroom at Autoscuola Guglieri in Italy.

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t was at Wing Ding 38 in Billings, Montana, when Anita Alkire, our President, asked Dan Sanderovich, Deputy Director (Overseas), what the most important act GWRRA could do for Overseas Members. “Bringing the GWRRA Rider Education Program (REP) to Overseas Members,� Dan vigorously replied. That conversation was the initiation of a complicated global project in which ome ffice and irectors from USA, Italy, Germany, Slovenia and Israel worked together to make it happen.

North American Members are familiar with the comprehensive knowledge of the GWRRA Rider Education Program. During the last 40 years,

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dedicated and talented REP nstructors and fficers have developed a unique system of knowledge distribution.

simply a commitment to ride safely. But higher Levels require participation in a GWRRA approved rider course.

The GWRRA REP is focused on making the motorcycle-riding environment safer by reducing injuries and fatalities and increasing motorcyclist skills and awareness. Yet, this program is not available for Overseas Members and there are no Overseas Members certified as G ider Course Instructors.

This participation is important to the safety of our Members due to the fact that two major studies of motorcycle crashes revealed that many riders do not know how to properly swerve, corner and brake, especially in emergency situations. In fact, more than 90 percent of riders who crashed did nothing to avoid that crash.

This was mainly because they either had not learned what to do or not practiced the learned techniques after taking a rider course. Participation in a rider

One of our goals for Overseas Members is to have them become active participants in the GWRRA Levels Program.

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rider ed course greatly increases the chances of avoiding a crash and continuing skill development is crucial to riding safely.

International Directors of Rider Education, Bob and Althea Berry, wear two hats. They are also Assistant Deputy Directors (Overseas) for Training.

Bob and Althea were enthusiastic when an first raised the idea of teaching the Advanced ider Course C to our talian Members.

The C is a rider course developed by GWRRA for its Members. The course includes exercises found only in this class. And, they were designed specifically to help riders deal with real-world riding situations.

The green light for the project was given to us by the end of 2016 by our President. Anita encouraged us to take this opportunity to not only bring C to Overseas Members, but also to try to certify an Overseas ider Course nstructor. “ nstead of just feeding them, we are teaching them to fish,” was her explanation. uring the first half of 20 , preparation was made by transatlantic communication and many instructions and requests were sent in both directions to organize a long weekend of training. With a group of REP Level One already enrolled, GWRRA Italian Members were ready for an C in a suitable location in Northern Italy, a few dozen miles from the city of Genoa. With the help of Italy-A Member Samantha Iannello, a professional translator, Bob and

an conducted the C class in the offices of utoscuola Guglieri in Acqui Terme during the first afternoon of the scheduled training. The entire class, riders joined by their co-riders, then departed for dinner and to celebrate the promotion of Italy Chapter irector lessandro Boveri to District Director, Italy.

The C range began the next morning at 8:30 a.m. As part of his training to become aG ider Course nstructor, Dan had the course marked (with a lot of help from his wife, Rachel, and several members of Italy-A). Bob had to blow his whistle several times during the course, not for safety or instructional reasons, but to settle the enthusiastic chatter of Italy-A Members during the breaks.

Everyone was obviously having lots of fun while becoming better, safer riders.

The most notable quote from students was, “We have been

riding for years. Many of us have taken riding courses before and we have never received such practical information and professional instruction in skill development as Bob and Dan provided to us during this course.”

Sixteen Italy-A Members advanced to Level II in the REP as a result of that training. Four co-riders did likewise after attending the overseas version of the Co-rider eminar Bob presented at the First GWRRA International Gold Wing Gathering held by the Slovenia Chapter.

To some of our readers who have easy access to the outstanding GWRRA Rider Education Program, all of this may not seem like a big deal. But taking the program to our Overseas Members expands the GWRRA family exponentially and demonstrates that it is truly a global organization.

Berry, Alessandro Boveri and GWRRA Member/Translator Samantha Iannello.

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TURBO TIME

Honda’s new 2018 Accord just broke cover from the auto division. Some big news this year too.

The Accord, which has always been one of the best-selling cars in the United States, is available with three engine choices: a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, a 2.0-liter turbocharged fourcylinder, and a two-motor hybrid system.

Turbocharging? Maybe it’s significant for the Accord lineup this year, but die-hard Honda motorcycle fans will remember a bike that rocked the two-wheeled world more than 35 years ago, and which showcased turbocharging in a huge way. Of course we’re talking about the 1982 CX500TC Turbo.

If the CX500 was radical, the 1982 CX500TC Turbo was mind blowing! In principle, this was a turbocharged version of the CX500. In reality, it was an entirely re-engineered motorcycle with 230 separate and unique patents. Out went the carbs – instead, the Turbo used computercontrolled fuel injection. The turbocharger itself was a special IHI unit providing 19 pounds of peak boost, roughly doubling the engine’s output to a claimed 82 horsepower. Most apparent was the Turbo’s full-coverage fairing, still visually stunning today. In reality, the CX500TC was a brilliant technologic tour de force, and a fine sport-touring bike. But who could resist that turbo performance? Journalists of the day twisted the throttle and rode it like a sportbike. And your humble narrator was one of them.

Working for the late, great Cycle magazine, we soon discovered that the CX500TC was a rocket on fast roads with long sweepers. On canyon roads with shorter straights and tighter turns, you had to learn to ride the Turbo differently, anticipating the turbocharger’s lag – the boost started to kick in at about 4000 rpm. But what a machine this was, a highlight in any road-tester’s resume! In 1983, Honda bumped the displacement up from 497 cc to 674 cc (creating the CX650T), and raised the compression from 7.2:1 to 7.8:1 (if this seems low, remember that the turbocharger compresses the mixture before it gets to the cylinder). Claimed horsepower climbed to 100.

parallel twins so many Honda riders knew, like the CB350 series. No, this was an 80-degree V-twin, and even more unusual a transverse V-twin, with the crank fore-and-aft in the chassis like a Gold Wing’s, which had premiered just three years earlier. The cylinders twisted 22 degrees on their bases, tucking the carburetors in to narrow the bike near the rider’s knees. The Gold Wing resemblance didn’t end there either – the CX500 had liquid-cooled cylinders with smooth water jackets (no fins), and shaft final drive. ComStar modular wheels were also a novelty. While the

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Today, while turbocharged cars like the new Accord are making a comeback of sorts, it’s rare to see a turbocharged motorcycle, and even rarer to see a vintage CX500TC. When you do, though, you’ll be looking at one of the most revolutionary, daring bikes of the 1980s, and a real tribute to Honda engineering.

Until next month, ride safe.

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WORKBENCH

Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor Stu Oltman answers your technical questions Submit technical questions about Gold Wings or Valkyries to workbench@gwrra.org or Workbench, GWRRA, 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027.

Please include your 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.

BRAKING INTO THE SYSTEM

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ou have helped me in the past, and I am hoping to get your help once again have a 2007 1800 ABS with 115,000 kilometers and my mileage has dropped quite significantly. am getting about 200 km per tank, which is almost half of what I would be getting. think have troubleshot it to my front brakes dragging too much. ssentially, my question will be with the bike on the center stand, front wheel off the ground how many revolutions should the tire spin with a modest attempt to spin it?

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ight now am getting about a quarter of a turn and you can definitely hear the pads against the rotors.

• If I go for a ride, and do not touch the brakes at all, coast to a stop the rotors are too hot to touch.

• The caliper pistons do appear to retract ust not far enough. have removed the tire, removed the pads and cleaned everything and reinstalled in accordance with the service manual to no avail. ll clearances are to spec, and the calipers appear to float, as they should.

The rear tire spins quite nicely, and the brake recall was

completed at the shop.

I am at the point of preparing to take the calipers apart and replacing the piston seals, but do not want to go through all the work that will entail if there was something that have not thought of or if this is actually the way the front brakes work . f your thoughts were to rebuild the calipers do you have any tricks to keep the brake fluid from running out of the ban o bolts was thinking of using plastic tubing. nyways know you are a busy guy if you get a chance to ponder on my problem would greatly appreciate it.

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As if the scorching hot rotors with no brake application weren t proof enough, a quarter turn of the wheel after trying to spin it by hand is clear evidence of fairly severe brake drag, and continued riding with this issue could result in complete lockup of the front wheel.

To paraphrase an old advertisement, this is not your father s brake system. f you remove the front calipers, which involves removing all four ban o fittings, you should first remove all brake fluid from both the lever lines and pedal lines at the bleed valves by either pumping it out or sucking out with a vacuum device vacuum device preferred. But before you do that, let s try some basic diagnostics, which could reduce your workload significantly. There are two probable causes for this brake dragging either one or more caliper pistons is sticking in its bore, or the tiny relief port in the front master cylinder reservoir is plugged. f the issue is in the master cylinder, your filling and bleeding ob after repair will be limited to two bleed valves.

But if the calipers require overhaul, the filling/bleeding procedure will involve both master cyl-

Workbench inders and all seven bleed valves, bled in the exact order and using the exact procedures specified in the service manual.

Attach a length of clear plastic hose to the bleed valve on top of the right front caliper, and place the other end of the hose in a container at floor level. pen the valve about one turn and leave it open. This will have eliminated any residual fluid pressure contained in the lines activated by the brake lever. aise the wheel from the floor and attempt to spin it. f it now spins much more freely, go buy a lottery ticket it s your lucky day. ou ll need to remove the master cylinder and disassemble it for cleaning, paying close attention to the smaller of the two tiny holes in the floor of the reservoir. Be sure to suck as much fluid as you can from the upper bleed screw on the right caliper before removing the ban o fitting from the master cylinder. This will empty the reservoir and hose and prevent brake fluid from spilling all over your “Tupperware.” hat if opening that bleed screw had no effect on the dragging brakes ou likely have one or more sticking brake pistons.

Close any open bleed valves. sing a soft rubber mallet, tap on the outer surface of the calipers where the “ issin” logo is displayed. Give it a firm tap or two, but don t beat on it. aise the wheel, and try to spin it. t should now spin freely. uck as much fluid as you can from all four caliper bleed screws, then remove and overhaul both calipers. ote Pay particular attention to all three piston seal grooves in each caliper, because accumulated crud under those piston seals is what causes the seals to exert excess pressure on the pistons and not retract them after brake application.

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followed your advice and it turned out that two pistons were sticking in the right caliper the big center one, and the smaller one below it. o took the brake fluid out of the system, removed the right caliper and stripped it. This is what found.

The big center piston on the right caliper was badly pitted and appeared to be catching on the outer seal on retraction.

The smaller piston below it was also pitted, but there was noticeable “gunk” inside the caliper, all

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around the outer seal. When I pulled the seal out, I ran a scriber around the circumference of the of the seal bed in the caliper and a bunch of crud came out. As you mentioned, it appeared that the dirt in the seal bed caused some deformity in the seal which was keeping the piston from retracting.

As I had the system apart, I cleaned the master cylinder, as well. It was in great shape, nothing found there. On spec, I rebuilt the left caliper, as well. It too had minor – but noticeable – pitting on the pistons, however, was in markedly better condition than the right.

So to answer my original question of how many rotations should a front tire get with moderate effort to spin it ust shy of three definite improvement on the quarter turn I was getting before.

Again, thank you for taking the time to call me to advise and confirm with me what was going on with my brakes!

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Thanks so much for getting back to me and confirming the diagnosis. o doubt other Members have had (or will have) the same symptom, and it could progress to a very dangerous situation, so this discussion can be helpful to them.

Glad you’re back on the road.

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ELECTRICAL FAILURE

As a follower of your column I thought of you after the following experience. It was an interesting problem. Almost home after a 406-mile ride on my bike (2005 GL1800A with 185,000 miles), it started missing, along with having my cruise control indicator light and the B Fault light flashing.

My bike has a new high capacity battery that’s less than two months old and the alternator was last replaced at about 103,000 miles.

Luckily, I was just a minute or so from an exit and coasted down the ramp with the dead bike. There was no response when I tried to restart. While I waited for Rescue Plus, I tried again to start the bike and it started and ran for a couple of minutes before stopping again. I checked the battery voltage on my aftermarket TPMS and it read 7.5 volts. While the bike idled, the voltage slowly rose to 11.5 or so volts. After hauling the bike home, I hooked up a charger/maintainer and left it for a day and a half.

This morning I went out and removed the side covers expecting to need to replace the alternator.

The maintainer indicated a fully charged battery.

When I attempted to start the bike, it started immediately and the TPMS voltage showed approximately 13.5 for about two to three seconds before jumping up to 14.5 or so volts. I stopped and re-

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started a couple of times with similar results. then rode into my battery supplier and they used their meters to verify my results. The suggested cause of this was the computer losing its reference, therefore, failing to regulate the alternator leaving me with a dead battery. s this possible ooking at the T , see alternator regulation coming from the main C . f this were to happen again, would stopping and removing the ground or positive from the battery, reset the C allowing me to restart perhaps with a ump and continue Thanks for any insight you can offer.

Follow-up uring the week, used the bike to go into town for shopping, meetings, etc. These trips are about 20 miles each. The bike operated as normal.

This morning, started out to go support a bicycle ride for a local club. eaving the house, the voltage dropped down to about . volts, so at about miles from home did a -turn and rode home. s pulled into the driveway the voltage umped up to .5 volts, so started out again. s rode though the suburbs to the interstate it appeared to be holding pretty stable at .5 to .5 volts. fter about 2 miles at 0 mph, the voltage dropped to a steady . volts. continued on to the event location and pulled in. removed the side covers and looked for any evidence of loose wires, burn marks, etc. othing. left the front side cover over the alternator off, in thoughts of letting it cool down. was doing some other tasks then went back to the bike to try to start it. t started charging at .5, then rose back up to .5 volts. t sat for about five hours and started home. t was charging at .5 and, best could see, stayed at that reading the 20 or so miles to get home. stayed on country two-lane roads, though. think that some component is heat sensitive and failing. The only way know of to pin it down would be to remove the “Tupperware� and get out my heat gun and wave it at the C and alternator after taking some eox T to those big connectors. hat is your opinion on the most logical culprit nd is there any way to test it instead of ust throwing replacement parts at the problem

start, but it doesn t control voltage regulation.

That s accomplished by the alternator s internal voltage regulator. hen your symptom exists, it s usually due to a fault on the circuit from fuse the yellow/black wire at the alternator connector.

Power on this circuit enables the regulator via the ignition/cruise relay , while a loss of voltage there will cause the alternator output to go to ero. The field coil will be inactive. m sure that s what caused all of your flashing lights and eventual total shutdown when the battery became depleted. Fuse also powers the cruise control system, its gauges, dash lights, and cancel switches. It can often be found that either fuse is poorly connected or defective, or that a wire running inside the right handlebar undercover has been pinched or shorted by one of the cover attachment screws. recently solved this same issue for another ember whose Cruise n switch had developed a lot of conductive filth inside the right switch cluster and would intermittently cause a power drain on the yellow/ black wire when the cruise switch was on. bit of cleaning with electric contact cleaner, and voila f you re in the habit of leaving the cruise on, try turning it off as a diagnostic measure. hatever you do, please don t wave a heat gun at the C or its connectors or alternator. That s likely to be counterproductive.

Norm, N9ZKS Central Illinois

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orm, m including your follow-up here for other embers to read for a more complete picture. Please be certain that both battery terminal screws are tight before proceeding. Firstly, the C has no power applied when the key is turned off, so disconnecting the battery has no effect on the C whatsoever. egardless, the C on your bike controls an online delay after engine WINGWORLDMAG.COM

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COOLANT QUESTION

tu, what is your opinion on using ngine ce in a 200 G 00

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Dave Strebbing lgin, Texas

y opinion is that all vehicle cooling systems, and especially those made in the past 20 years, have very specific manufacturer-mandated requirements regarding coolant formulations. t s not clear to me that any coolant originally sold for racing purposes meets these specifications. Further, complete flushing is required on these systems before switching coolant types. therwise, mixing of formulations could result in reduced protection or even corrosion damage. nd trust me when tell you that you won t get even close to removing all the old coolant from a G 00 unless you flush numerous times with clear water, then disconnect all coolant hoses all of them to remove the residual water.

Coolants designed for racing applications were originally sold to overcome the slippery mess that could occur on a track during a crash if using traditional coolants, while also providing a better alter-

native than plain water. nd for those applications, think they re fine. But as with gau e air cleaners, screen mesh oil filters, “racing oil,� and other products originally sold for racing applications, they probably shouldn t be depended on to provide the required benefits in day-in, day-out use for several years, their manufacturers claims notwithstanding.

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INTERCOM ISSUE

et me oin your many other admirers and express my appreciation for your years of helping all of us out with our problems. s a soonto-be ife ember, ve been reading your column for -plus years, but haven t seen anything quite like the problem m having. have a 20 2 00, comfort package but no airbag. The issue is with the intercom. The dash responds correctly when turn it on or off. But when it is on, can hear my passenger, but she can t hear me. hen use the CB, other riders can hear me fine. o, don t think the problem is in the headset, but somewhere in the bike s intercom system.

This was an intermittent problem for a while, but now it s almost totally consistent. hat do you suggest I check?

George Woodside eno, evada

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ave you considered the possibility that the problem is in your passenger s headset or in the pigtail that plugs into the bike s wiring harness under the back of the seat Try ust swapping helmets with your passenger. f you now can t hear her, there s your answer. t may be a bad headset upper or lower cord, or a defective headset.

SO ABOUT SPEEDOMETERS

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n the une 20 issue, there is a question about speedometer calibrators from d atenberger and thought would pass on my experience with this.

Before got my 20 0 Gold ing, had a T 00 and I installed the HealTech SpeedoHealer to correct the error. The unit worked well and was easy to calibrate using a GP . ne side effect was the odometer slowed down by the same percentage of speed correction so the distance traveled showed less than what it actually was. The bigger problem was that did a lot of group riding and often was the lead rider. When I maintained the speed limit, the group would think we were speeding all the

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time. So when I got the Gold Wing I decided to leave it the way it was.

Phil Warnell artmouth, ova cotia

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Phil, that s pretty funny. es, if you do a lot of group riding with other folks who don t reali e their speedos are “optimistic,” you ll get those comments. f course, you could take up a position at the back rather than lead, but then you d be aggravated that the pack was crawling along at mph, when they thought they were actually doing 0. think you made the right move ust leave it alone. ou can always use your GP for speed readout when you re riding alone.

FOLLOW-UP TO “PESKY NEUTRAL LIGHT” (JULY 2017, P. 30)

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ust thought would follow-up with some good news thanks to your earlier advice. replaced the bushing on my clutch lever Part 22 5- B0-00 and, bingo, can now start my bike in gear with the stand up, and the clutch lever pulled in hile can t see any wear in the old bushing, there was obviously enough to prevent

the push rod that fits into the bushing from moving fully forward and believe making contact with the clutch micro-switch with the clutch lever pulled in. y next step is to replace my aftermarket foam grips with something slimmer to prevent this from happening again they were preventing the clutch lever from being fully retracted which was aggravated by the worn bushing . hile still haven t sorted out the neutral light problem, at least it looks like will be able to start my bike in gear if it happens again. Thanks for your help, tu.

Larry Wilkins Coquitlam, British Columbia

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Thanks for the follow-up, arry. can t tell you how many times ve worked folks through this issue over the years. ometimes, it s ust a matter of a worn lever bushing. But often as not, it goes back to advice often give regarding the unintended consequences of replacing original parts with aftermarket. n the case of your G 500, it was a combination of aftermarket parts and worn originals. But ve seen a few cases in which owners of brand new G 00s ad ust their clutch levers to the position closest to the handlebar, then they install super fat grips and can t understand why

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might not, almost like the battery is weak. keep a Battery Tender Jr. on it all the time when parked.

The battery is about a year old. y testing devices show the battery at 2. volts at rest no Battery Tender r. attached , even after three hours it shows 2. volts. ccording to the tester 2. is 00 percent. ith the bike running m showing an output of .5 volts at the battery. The symptoms are when starting all my presets die clock, suspension, radio, trip meter. m leaning toward a relay/solenoid problem, maybe going bad. know there s one behind the left saddlebag. s there one in the cluster under the seat

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know it sounds like an insulting question, but have to ask it. s the battery in your bike the correct one specified for a G 00 ith that out of the way ... are all the presets when you first turn on the ignition key f not, replace fuse 22 20-amp . That s the battery backup fuse for various memories and other things. owever, if all memories are still showing the previous settings when the key is first turned on, but they ero out when the start button is pressed, that s a sign that the voltage is dropping too low to keep them active or to keep any solenoids involved active. wouldn t suspect any defective solenoids, at least not yet. 2. volts is a very good voltage level for a fully charged G battery that s not been used for three hours. owever, there could still be a fault within the battery that prevents it from holding sufficient voltage under load, and your battery tester isn’t likely to detect it. suggest that you attach a voltmeter different from your battery tester across the battery terminals, and use it to monitor the battery as you press the starter button. f you see the voltage drop below 0 volts, even for an instant, you ve likely found the culprit. f course, excessive starter draw for any number of reasons could be causing a low voltage condition during start. lso, make sure the battery cable terminals are clean and tight.

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orry it took so long to reply vacations seem to interrupt real life . ou were right on the battery. held my tester on the terminals, my wife hit the start button, and the voltage dropped down to about volts. got a new battery. ow everything works ust fine.

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TALLY ON TRIKES, PART 2

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ast month we featured eight trike manufacturers in Wing World magazine. This month we present six more. Remember GWRRA offers a Trike Rider Course. Trike on!

Motorcycle Tour Conversions, Inc. (MTC-Voyager) 1530 Titanium Dr. Ottawa, Illinois 61350 815-434-7900 www.mtcvoyager.com Claim to fame: Each Voyager trike kit includes fenders, rear guard, mounting hardware, suspension hardware, trailer hitch, rims and tires, heavy-duty frame, free technical support and a one-year warranty. MTC promotes itself as the place to “trike it for less,� whose kit was tested for strain and stress by an independent engineering firm. The bolt-on conversion makes it possible to switch it to another same-size motorcycle. Reverse option is available.

Trike kits available: Standard, Custom or Classic ($4,995 USD, shipping, installation and sales tax vary) trike kits for most model motorcycles.

Motor Trike, Inc. P.O. Box 611 22667 FM 15 Troup, TX 75789 800-90-TRIKE www.motortrike.com Claim to fame: Family owned and operated in Texas since 1994. Facility is on 75 acres with a plant that offers 108,000 square foot of operating space to assemble their patented air ride suspension. They build their kits in three weeks.

Trike kits available: Prowler RT IRS conversion for GL1800s, Fastback/Fastback 2+2 solid axle conversion for GL1800s, Adventure IRS conversion for GL1800s, and Razor IRS conversion for GL1800s ($8,395), Phoenix kit for GL1500 1988-2000, Coupe kit for GL1500 1988-2000, Raptor kit for F6B 2013.

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Richland Roadster (Trike on America) 15808 U.S. 301 Dade City, Florida 33523 352-567-2900 www.richlandroadster.com Claim to fame: American made and handcrafted just for your bike in Dade City, Florida. Everything you need is included in the base price, including an LED lighting package with front and rear running lights and running boards.

Trike kits available: ach kit is custom fitted to your Honda ($3,790 shipping included), Harleys, Kawasaki, Moto Guzzi, Suzuki, Victory and Yahama.

Roadsmith Trikes

3744 Scheuneman Road White Bear Lake, MN 55110 800-331-0705, 651-777-7774 www.roadsmithtrikes.com Claim to fame: The company celebrated their 40th year in the trike business in 2012. They began branding their trike conversions as Roadsmith Trikes in 2006. Originally called The Trike Shop, they were often mistaken as a dealer for other trike brands. Roadsmith started offering independent rear suspension 20 years ago. Other key features are a true track stabilizer bar, 8 in. longer wheelbase, and automotive shaft driven differential.

Trike kits available: HTS1800 for 2012 and newer GL1800s ($8,595 base kit), HT1800, HT1500, HSC1500, HSCR1500.

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Tilting Motor Works, Inc. 1824 Bickford Ave., Suite C Snohomish, WA 98290 360-302-3008 www.tiltingmotorworks.com Claim to fame: Tilting Motor Works is the only threewheel bike conversion that allows your three wheeler (two in the front or reserve trike) to lean. Also, available is the TiltLock, which when switched on, and when below 3 mph or stopped, it brings the bike vertical, without making the trike rigid or difficult to handle. Tilting otor orks has three U.S. patents and three pending. All parts are sourced domestically and the kit is assembled in Washington state.

Trike kits available: Conversions for the 1800 and F6B. ($9,995 standard model, plus installation by T or T -certified dealer. $ 2, 5 with Tilt ock plus installation, taxes and shipping not included .

At-a-glance Trike Comparison Chart Company/Model

Fits

Price

Curb weight

Load capacity

Wheel

California Sidecar Viper Trike (bolt on)

2001-current 1800 Gold Wing

$8,090 starting price

1,251 lbs

650 lbs (higher & lower spring rates available)

16 X 7 in, 5 on 100 mm bolt pattern, 35 mm offset

Can-Am Spyder

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$34,999 starting price

1,012 lbs dry

494 lb

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Champion Gold Wing 1800 trike conversion

1800

$7,245 starting price

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600 lbs

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DFT, Inc. (Darn Fine Trikes) (bolt on)

2001-current 1800 Gold Wing

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Adds 225 lbs to bike

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5 x 00 mm bolt pattern ”x ” rim 5- /2” back side setting ug-nut thread is 2 x .5 mm

Endeavor Trikes (reverse bolt-on trike)

Fits any motorcycle

$9,200-$9,600 includes all parts, labor and paint

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EurowingUSA GL1800 Ultratech

Made using 1800

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1,072 lbs

500 lbs

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Hannigan Honda Roadster (reverse trike)

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$7,995 base price

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front: (standard) Polished Aluminum 16 X 7, 4 X 100 Bolt Pattern

Lehman Monarch II LLS

GL1800, F6B

$8,245 dealer or factory install

1,204 lbs

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Motorcycle Tour conversions (MTCVoyager) Classic

1800, F6B

$4,995

Adds 195 lbs to bike

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Motor Trike Razor IRS conversion

1800

$8,395

1,200 lbs

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torque thrust chrome steel wheels

Richland Roadster conversion kit

1200, 1500, 1800, Valkyrie

$3,790 shipping included

Adds 168 lbs to bike

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Roadsmith HTS1800

2012 and newer GL1800

$8,595 base kit

1,150 lbs wet

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Tilting Motor Works

Conversions for the 1800 and F6B

$9,995 standard model, plus installation

Net gain 120 lbs after front wheel forks removed

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Tow-Pac InstaTrike (bolt on)

Available for over 100 makes and models of motorcycles

$3,595 shipping not included

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14 in aluminum wheels (other sizes available)

(other kits available from most manufacturers below)

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Tow-Pac 203 South Bridge Street P. . Box 5 Aroma Park, IL 60910 815-936-0923 866-694-3500 www.towpacusea.com Claim to fame: Tow-Pac states on their website, “Our trike kits can be found in every state and are the most affordable on the market today. InstaTrike is a removable auxiliary wheel system that does not alter, modify or change the construction of your motorcycle in any way. It is not a permanent trike conversion. The system is still manufactured in llinois to this day.”

Trike kits available: E-Trike, Sidepack, MiniTrike and Micromini.

Wheelbase

Length

Width

Trunk capacity

Suspension

Warranty

77.6 in with power trak

114.7 in with power trak

61 with chrome wheel well trim

8 cu ft

independent suspension system with JRI nitrogencharged shock / hydraulic spring preload adjuster retained

5-year unlimited

67.5 in

105 in

61.9 in

41 gal storage

Front: Double A-arms with anti-roll bar

2-year limited warranty

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108 in, 109.5 with EZ-Steer

57.75 in

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Double A-Arm independent suspension with high pressure gas shocks

3-year unlimited miles

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106 in

53 in

5.8 cu ft

independent suspension system

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60 in, can be narrowed down to 58 in

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front 1.5-2 cu ft saddlebags stay

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70.5 in

100.5 in

54.3 in

5.12 cu ft

cross over independent suspension

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113 in

63 in track 55 in

4 cu ft with optional trunk upgrade

independent suspension with sway bar

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72 in

112 in

57.75 in

6 cu ft

independent suspension

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60 in outside fender width, 41 in. inside

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suspension is independent of motorcycle / wheels move independently of bike reducing front-end shake (also reduced by shock absorbing leaf springs and rubber shock mounts)

1 year

69 in

110 in

55 in

9.2 cu ft

independent rear suspension / unequal length upper and lower control arms

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Lifetime warranty

78 in

116 in

56 in

5.5 cu ft

lateral trailing arm independent rear suspension

3 years or 1,000,000 miles

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your Wing’s saddlebags and trunk are retained

independent front suspension

1 year

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stock sabblebags retained

independent rear suspension and adjustability

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RIDING IN STYLE Becky Carroll transformed her trike from drab to fab By Anita Stienstra

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ecky Carroll stands out in a crowd or on the road.

One of the reasons for this is because she rides a Magenta 2004 Gold Wing GL1800 with a Magenta 2006 Eurowing conversion kit decorated with 6,000 rhinestones.

This is actually the second trike Carroll has transformed with gems and extra chrome.

Her beginnings in bling started on a 1999 Anniversary Edition GL1500 with a Bushtec trailer. “I wanted to add some pizazz so I outlined the two-toned paint with rhinestones. When I got my 1800, I knew I wanted to do the same thing, so I made up a design that would look good on it.”

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Carroll bought the crystals from an online New York store and placed them by hand on her machine and riding gear. It took her two weeks. “I would go out in the evening with a glass of wine and glue a section at a time.” Though quite the task, it wasn’t as daunting as it sounds.

The rhinestones come in sets as opposed to individual stones.

So instead of 6,000 pieces, Carroll glued 14 sets of 2.5 gross each and two sets of 2 gross.

She further explains, “I simply use jewelry glue. It is easy to put on, dries clear, and adheres very strong.” She has no overwhelming problem with them falling off either. But if one does fall off, she says she simply glues anoth-

er one on.

Carroll continues to add rhinestones to her gear and trike as she acquires new pieces. “ hen got new floorboards, I added some more. As I got new items or looked at some of the sections without any bling, I would add more! I will be ordering more because I sold my trailer and will need to put more on my new one.” That new trailer is a Eurowing trailer to match her trike. And even Carroll’s glasses and Scorpion EXO 900 helmet are adorned with bling.

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mer. Between the helmet logo, color and the added bling, it’s close to what a Superhero’s helmet might look like.

There are more benefits to blinging your ride than just a bike that looks good. Visibility on the road is increased.

When asked about the pros and cons of having rhinestones on her trike and gear, Carroll explains, “I can’t think of any cons. The pros are that you are seen very easily. I get comments from folks thinking that I have flashing lights on my helmet and trike, but it is only the sun reflecting off the bevels in the stones. I think it works better than bright colors.” Carroll hasn’t nicknamed her trike, yet, but the flashing lights may be why she says some of her riding friends have given her the handle, “Blink Blinka.”

Showcasing her bling So, what would any gal who stands out in a crowd do if she rode a motorcycle and attended motorcycle rallies? She would enter her steed in bike shows.

And that is exactly what Carroll has done. We found her at

Billings, Montana, at the Wing Ding Bike Show. And she plans to enter the bike show at this year’s Wing Ding in Grapevine, Texas. But it s not her first or second rodeo. “I have been in the District and Region Bike Shows since I had my 1500, but Billings was my first ing ing, and I had to show it there.”

The bling helps transform her trike into fabulous, but she doesn’t stop with the rhinestones. “I added as much chrome as I could, have changed out the standard seat to a color matching Ultimate seat, traded out the stock mufflers for the urowing mufflers which sound like a sports car), and have added lights but think need more of those),” Carroll tells us. “I also put a blinged out lizard that I got from the Walkingshaw’s at a Region Rally on my dash.”

And Carroll’s presentation rocks pun intended . n Billings, she was greeting folks with her GWRRA cowboy hat with bling and Live Your Dream boots that she purchased in Virginia City, Nevada, during GWRRA’s Reno Rendezvous in 2015. “There is a great little Western boot store and they were on display in the window. I had to try them on because they brought me back to my 0s youth ” fitting accessory

Suggestions from Carroll if you want to put rhinestones on your bike.

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Find a good store that will sell you the rhinestones in bulk.

I get mine now in 2 gross amounts.

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Be ready to spend some money. You want good Swarovski flatback crystals (for the brightness/ sparkles) and they can cost $55 for the 2 gross, depending on where you get them. I order mine from a store in New York.

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Decide on the color and size of your crystals. Mine are 6.5 mm.

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Then you need to figure out where you want to put them. I might suggest starting on your helmet, because it is smaller and you can develop your skill on it instead of your bike.

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for the fashionable lady rider.

Besides being a lady motorcyclist, Carroll seems to love being with and speaking with folks. It may be that she looks like someone you want to know and people approach her. We noticed a steady crowd at Wing Ding.

If you think sprucing up your ride and greeting others at a bike show might be up your alley, Carroll has some advice for you. “Clean, clean and clean more. At one District Rally, there were folks that would de-

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tail your bike so it was perfect for the show. I wish there were people to do that at each of the conventions. It is so handy and lets me enjoy the different events instead of spending half a day cleaning.�

Where the ride began Carroll has been riding since

2009. Her 25,000 miles on the road was first as a co-rider with husband Paul. He has been riding for over 50 years and has over 100,000 miles under his belt. He now owns a 2003 Illusion Blue Wing GL1800 with a Roadsmith conversion, of which he won at Wing Ding 39 in Billings. As of print, he also has a 2003 Gold Wing with a Cham-

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rides pion conversion and matching Bushtec trailer, of which the couple are trying to sell.

The switch from rider to co-rider came for Becky after a fellow Chapter Member got her own trike. “We went with them to our District Rally and I fell in love with the idea of being able to ride my own bike. I had my 1500 within two weeks of coming back from the rally. Since I had never ridden, she and Paul (my hubby) spent time with me learning the gears, clutch, and brake functions. I then took the TRC course and several Streetmaster courses. Paul now says that he has difficulty staying up with me on the twisties.”

That 1500 which Carroll had bought was a Seafoam Green 1999 Anniversary Edition Gold Wing. “I loved it but on the way to St. George, Utah, all the 1800s left me going over the passes and I couldn’t have that.

The Eurowing was on display at that convention/rally and I put

in an order right then. I picked up my 1800 in Salt Lake City about two months later.” And that GL1800 was her Magenta 2004 Gold Wing GL1800 with a Magenta 2006 Eurowing conversion kit that she has blinged with rhinestones.

She rides at least monthly if not more. One of her favorite jaunts is a short ride through the country with Paul, friends or Chapter Members. She wasn’t always so eager to throttle up.

“As a nurse, I saw some of the after effects of motorcycle riding, so I would never go near a bike. When we had the jump in gas prices in 2004, Paul got his first ing to save money. t took me a couple of years before I would get on the back of his bike. But once I did, I fell in love with the feeling of being one with nature and having wind in my face.”

“It took another couple of years before I ventured out for my own trike, but now I don’t

think I will ever go back. I love riding.”

The future looks bright Just this year in January, the couple assumed the position as Chapter Directors of Chapter CA-2K. Members since 2004, they only have good things to say about the association. “Paul and I have a new family with our Chapter Members and GWRRA itself has educated me on fun and safe riding.”

The Carrolls make their home in Suisun City, California. They will celebrate their 25th anniversary in February 2018.

Retired since January of 2014, the Carrolls relish the extra time to spend on their passions. “We have spent the last three-plus years enjoying not only our Gold Wings, but also boating. If we are not on the road, we are on the water. Couldn’t have it any better!”

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What you need to know to ride your

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Wing to Mexico

By Lorenzo Lizarraga and Jesus (Chuy) Montanez

s Gold Wing riders, we are always looking for that one great adventure, that one great ride. Allow us to recommend a trip that offers great scenery, great food and a culture that is warm, friendly and exciting. And the good thing about this, it is just next door to us.

Chuy and I have been leading rides across the border for a number of years. We have taken GWRRA Members into Mexico and have also grouped up with GWRRA Members from Mexico.

I set up the Mexico runs for the first two years of the 0 to Phoenix and it was Chuy who led the group the second year. Even though it is a very short ride into Mexico, it has become a popu-

lar part of the 0 to Phoenix run and just a hint of what adventures await those who go further into the country.

Many have concerns about going into Mexico: Is it safe?

What documents do I need?

What should I take, etc.? When you plan your trip, there are certain legal requirements you have to take in consideration.

During a trip through Mexico, a group stops during a leg of the ride from Ensenada to San Felipe.

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How-TO Safety In today’s times, the issue of safety seems foremost in people’s minds. Yes, there are certain elements of unrest occasionally, but these seem to manifest mostly in the border cities and are centralized. The odds of getting caught in a demonstration are very low. Just as you would avoid a demonstration in the States or anywhere else, you do the same in Mexico.

A group of Wingers crossing the border into Mexico.

Riding safety We do not recommend riding at night. You can come across slow moving vehicles, livestock, possibly people walking, etc., and they are hard to see at night. Plus, potholes can take the fun out of your ride. Watch out for speed bumps, called Topes in Mexico. Most of these are serious bumps that are truly effective at slowing you down.

When planning your trip into Mexico, the following is required: You will need a passport/birth certificate and driver s license to get a exican Tourist Visa (FMT). For a vehicle/motorcycle permit, you need the original and three copies of your title and registration, a valid driver’s license and a credit card in the name of the owner of the vehicle.

• assport or birth certificate – This is to get you back into the U.S. • Mexican motorcycle insurance – This can be purchased online, just type in “Mexican motorcycle insurance” and you can pick from a list of various companies.

One that we use is Adventure Mexico Insurance, www.mexadventure.com. Liability is all that is offered and this is what Mexican law requires. Consider buying insurance for a few extra days just in case you decide to stay longer. Depending on how long your ride will be, it might be cheaper to get coverage for the year. Request both to decide. In case of an accident, call the insurance company and an adjuster will come to the site and take care of the incident.

As stated, liability on your bike is all that is offered in Mexico. We have negotiated with Grupo acional Provincial eguros office in Ti uana for full coverage on your bike and trailer, liability, collision, theft, etc. n addition to your insurance needs, G P will also handle your Mexican Tourist Visa (FMT), vehicle (motorcycle) permit and

they will do it online. The vehicle permit has to be returned to the proper authorities when leaving the country and they will handle that also. As stated, we have negotiated this with G P and you can get all of these services under the promotion code of GWRRA. You can call them at their U.S. number, - 0. Be sure to state the promotion code of “G .” G P is one of Mexico largest insurance companies and is the third largest auto/motorcycle insurance carriers in Mexico. Customers are well taken care of in the event of a claim. G P is able to pay the claim, and has the infrastructure to provide prompt claims service. So if you feel safer having full coverage on your bike and trailer, this is the way to go and one that we recommend. If you make a trip into Mexico using your car, G P can cover this also.

• Mexican Tourist Visa (FMT) – If you are planning to go further into Mexico beyond the Free Zone, this is required. It can be obtained when you cross into Mexico. Just tell the Mexican Customs agent that you want to purchase a Tourist Visa and he will direct you to the correct office.

• Mexican Vehicle Permit – This is required if you are going beyond the Free Zone (see next page for an explanation of what the Free Zone is). The Mexican Customs agent can direct you to the office. The permit is good for six months and must be turned back in when you exit Mexico.

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How-TO What is the Free Zone of Mexico The Free Zone includes an area along the border where travel is unrestricted up to a point. It does not require a tourist visa unless you plan to stay in the Free Zone beyond 72 hours. The exception is the Ba a peninsula, which is entirely a Free one. ou will know when you have reached the end of the Free Zone as there will be an inspection station.

Money

Motorcycle problems

Dollars can be changed to pesos prior to crossing the border. At all border cities on the . . side, you will find many exchange houses. normally travel with about 500 hundred dollars in pesos. s need more, I hit the many ATMs in Mexico. Try to break larger peso bills into smaller ones. At gas stations or when buying snacks, soft drinks, etc., they might not be able to break larger bills. Your credit card will be accepted at hotels and many places to eat.

ou will find onda motorcycle dealers in most major cities. They may not carry Gold Wings but are capable of working on, or taking care of your problem. Plus, there are many small motorcycle repair shops that will work on G 00, B s, etc.

Hotels As you plan your trip and decide where you want to stay, Google the name of the city and hotels. You will get a list of hotels along with a telephone number.

Emergency numbers • 911 (same as the U.S.) • 087 Tourist ssistance Bureau. exico has traveling mechanics called Angeles Verdes (Green Angels) that will help motorists in distress. Call them on 0 . n case of a traffic violation, tell the officer that you understand the situation and request the officer to call and inform the Tourist ssistance Bureau 0 .

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Weapons Do not take any weapons such as guns, ammo, knives, etc., into Mexico. It is against the law and you will find yourself as a long-term guest of the Mexican government. If you carry a small sport knife it is best to carry this in your trunk, not on your person.

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Military checkpoints You will encounter these throughout Mexico. They are mostly looking for drugs and weapons. These soldiers normally do not speak English. They usually want to know where you are coming from and where you are going, and might request the registration of your vehicle. If they point to a compartment, open it for their inspection.

Baja to mainland via ferry crossing f your trip includes going down the Ba a and crossing to the mainland by ferry, the ferry crossing times and rates can be obtained online at www.mexbound.com/mexico-ferry.php. This site will provide you with days and times of crossings, along with the cost.

We have given you a lot of information and it might sound like a lot of preparation to do for a Mexico trip, but it actually boils down to four items your passport/birth certificate, exican Tourist Visa F T , exican motorcycle insurance and exican Vehicle Permit.

Just use a lot of common sense in your travels and it will become a trip to remember. We hope this helps you in planning a ride into Mexico and will ease any concerns. Mexico has so much to offer that it will be an adventure to remember. ave fun, amigos.

Lizarraga and Montanez belong to GWRRA CA1F San Diego. Lizarraga and his wife, Marsha Lea, are GWRRA #270819 and Members since 2007. From Alpine, Lizarraga rides a 2003 GL1800 and also organizes Mexico Runs for Patriot Guard. Montanez and his wife, Maria, are GWRRA #204853. Members since 2004, they live in Chula Vista. Montanez is a former member of the Tijuana Police Motorcycle Demonstration Team and rides a 2004 GL1800.

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hat thing fixes problems that didn t know had ” That was the first comment made to my wife after my initial run with the uperBrace installed on my 500. ve really en oyed the smooth power, ride and handling of the bike having owned a 200 for years before, now it s even better. From pulling out of my driveway, negotiating city streets and traffic, sweeping exit ramps to tight twisties, there s ust a more “definite” feel to the bike. uperBrace advertises that it “eliminates fork flex, reduces high and low speed wobbles, improves stability in tight cornering,” and it all proved to be true in my case. This brace addresses the inherent weakness of a motorcycle s front suspension. upported by a triple tree at the top and held together by the axle shaft at the bottom, the forks are susceptible to flexing, especially

on our 00-plus pound bikes. By mounting ust above the fender, about halfway down the forks, the strength and added stability is immediately noticeable.

The manufacturer promises a 0-minute installation and provided you have all the tools readily available, this is probably doable. The instructions were clear and concise and, with some basic mechanical ability, anyone can easily install this affordable upgrade. f hadn t taken the time to photograph the step-by-step process, it wouldn t have taken nearly 5 minutes.

The upeBrace retails from $ 0-$ 5, though ve seen it on sale recently for $5 . . t s advertised to reduce tire wear, and while haven t had it installed long enough to verify that, it s definitely the simplest, most inexpensive handling upgrade ve experienced.

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f needed, you can tap the uperBrace into place. t should fit flush with the brackets. The directions say that if it doesn t fit, loosen the axle pinch bolts to allow the forks to ease installation.

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By Kevin Greenwald

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egin with 0 pounds “wet,” add 2 0 pounds of rider and gear, and ve got well over a half-ton of motorcycle leaving my driveway every time go for a ride. Factor in a passenger and more gear, and the scale now tips at nearly three-quarters of a ton. That s asking a lot of the twin forks grabbing my front wheel to support, steer and stop all that mass. sturdy fork brace has been on my short-list for a while now. welcomed the chance to have a uperBrace installed to be tested. hile the positives and negatives of this accessory will follow, suffice it to say that while not all items roadtest earn permanent status on my 20 2 Gold ing, this beefy brace has found a home. never invested in one until now, believing my bike s performance was adequate. There was no fretting over any perceived “ onda obble,” that oscillation of the handlebars when you decelerate a big touring bike through the 5- 5 mph one. peaking with a number of other Gold ing aficionados, however, it was nevertheless brought up by several. Perhaps my braking transition is too rapid, my tires not cupped enough or my attention prioriti ed elsewhere and such wobbling went unnoticed. egardless, still didn t know what improvement to expect from this product, if any. ell, surprise, surprise. nce professionally installed at Badger onda of anitowoc, isconsin, maneuvering at low speeds or cornering at higher velocities felt firmer, and the

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slight mushy-ness have detected when dropping low into hairpin turns e.g., Tail of the ragon was now absent. Potholes were crossed more solidly and handlebar vibration noticeably reduced. nly time will tell if tire wear becomes more uniform less cupping , which the manufacturer promises, but there is definitely palpable feedback from the now solid bracing of the forks, as opposed to the plastic dirt shield this device replaced.

Granted, you could go inging your whole riding career without the uperBrace and tally up fun miles. But the sturdiness of your steering inputs, and the solid feeling you notice on rougher roads or bridge grating, is well worth the investment. also noticed less fronttire drift on grooved pavement. ou could also rely on the ouTube tutorial of self-installation a claimed 0 minutes , if you happen to be a member of the crowd admire the mechanical courage of you guys and gals , but cott, my onda mechanic, got the nod for the ob. e tends to get all things right the first time a claim ll never make. Besides, like to patroni e my local dealership, even on little obs, so they re still in business when need them for the big ones The brace was installed while waited about 5 minutes and m not planning on taking it off. hat wobble The uperBrace can be purchased from the company website www.superbrace.com or from ing tuff www.wingstuff. com , retailing for $ . 5-

$ . 5, and comes in either chrome or black. ade of aircraft-grade aluminum, it fits Gold ing G 00s from 200 20 .

PROS: turdy reinforcement of the front forks, giving you firmer control and feedback in turns, cornering and over various road surfaces. inimi es any wobbling or vibrations, as well as flexing of the fork tubes, which can lead to bending or premature leaking around the seals.

CONS: lightly higher expense shop labor if maintenance on the front wheel assembly should require removal/re-installation of the aftermarket brace.

Kevin Greenwald, GWRRA #361468, lives in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He is an instructor at Road America Motorcycle School.

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In step with maintenance on a classic Wing Story and photos by Larry Cole

n my last ride, I noticed my rear brakes were getting wimpy. Not mushy, but with a stopping power only a little better than the Fred Flintstone method of braking by dragging my feet. My Gold Wing is a 1976 GL1000 that’s been my only street bike since 1984. While not a restoration project, I’ve had to do all my own maintenance for the last 30 odd years since shops won’t touch a motorcycle this old. So if something goes drastically awry, I have only myself to blame.

As a concession to my aging back, I bought a motorcycle lift years ago. Getting the bike bal-

anced can be a challenge by yourself, but makes maintenance so much easier. The pads looked to be in good shape so I disassembled the whole unit. This model year had an inside and an outside piston to squeeze the pads together. Following some helpful online instructions, I blew the pistons out with an air pump. Seems like the outside piston was hung up. I cleaned everything, reassembled and then bled the brakes with new T fluid. Piece of cake. short test ride ended back at my garage safely.

Judging by Stu Oltman’s excellent column in

You can remove the rear brake assembly on GL1000s without removing much beyond the rear axle and brake line. My back is happy that I bought a motorcycle lift instead of using the center stand. I use an automobile scissor jack to raise the rear wheel, after disconnecting the shocks, so the axle will clear the mufflers.

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Tips these pages, many of you have the confidence to tackle these sort of projects, even though your local shop would handle them on your newer bikes.

Whether it’s a matter of lost riding time or savings in labor charges, doing your own maintenance provides great personal satisfaction. Of necessity, I have to do all of mine. I’ve replaced a driveshaft, head gaskets, fuel pump (twice – don’t buy used parts if you can avoid it), wheel bearings, etc.

Thanks to Honda engineering, I’ve never had to pull the engine on this 41-year-old marvel. It still has the original clutch and water pump (despite decades of green antifreeze).

However, we should know our limitations. Motorcycles are somewhere between automobiles and airplanes regarding consequences due to mechanical failure during operation. One day while bombing down my local Deer Creek Canyon, I had the epiphany that my life depended upon a 30-year-old piece of rubber brake hose.

I ordered steel braided lines the next day. If you are not absolutely confident in your mechanical skills, get a pro to do the job. I know – and have removed – virtually every nut and bolt on my Wing. But if I had a new Gold Wing (where’s my Powerball ticket probably wouldn t do much more than check fluid levels and tire pressure. o if you’re one of those shade-tree mechanics who sometimes has parts left over after a repair project, take it to a trusted dealer. rr o e o t is first ond in ts enine dis ced i t c ic inc es ent e rs ter e o t o d in ic e s een sin sin nd re irin e er since ro is o e ne r en er e nd O e er e ored n estern st tes it c in e r s ed o er t e ess i e rr no i es nd rides in centr Ore on nd s confidence is o d in i o ti e i

Early GL1000 rear brake assembly rake fluid enters calipers (disassembled at left and forces the two pistons (at right together on the brake pads (not shown , s uee ing the disc attached to the rear wheel. The s uare profile seals, visible in the chambers, keep the fluid where it should be and return the pistons back when hydraulic pressure is released. The cover plate at upper right could use a little cleaning before reassembly.

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40th anniversary

Mentoring a new generation

By Anita Stienstra

Ken’s Kustom Cycles in rural Alabama.

Below: Ken in 1986 in North Carolina.

“G

reat men are rarely isolated mountain peaks; they are the summits of ranges,” said Thomas Higginson.

Ken Summerford of Alabama, Life Member GWRRA #28887, like many GWRRA Members, bridged a passion for Gold Wings into a life rich with connections to others.

Summerford has touched a lot of lives in a positive way. But Chris Turner will tell you he’s perhaps recieved the most. Summerford has been his mentor for years.

Turner has known Summerford since 1988, when Turner was 16 years old. The youngster had visited Summerford’s shop – Ken’s Kustom Cycles – to buy a motorcycle jacket. “We just clicked as he treated me like I was his son.” Turner then worked around the shop for years. He now works there part-time when he’s not at his full-time job as a mechanic. Furthermore, Summerford’s fascination with Gold Wings prompted the protege to fall in love with them, too. “Ken is the reason I’ve owned four Gold Wings and two cruiser bikes.

Ken has been so good to me and he has also has been good to people who ride bikes.”

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For Summerford, the Gold Wing life began when he bought one of the first 5 Gold ings in the Birmingham area.

He remembers feeling like a kid at Christmastime.

The salesman balanced a nickel on the fuel tank and told him to start the bike, proving how smooth the motorcycle ran. Summerford was hooked.

is well-known and wellliked by his customers.

Today, Summerford and his wife of 30 years, Diana, have four grandchildren, and he is looking to retire.

With his 1962 Fender Precision Bass, bought new in 1964, that he plays at church, he states, “My passion was motorcycles and music. It wasn’t a job, you really enjoy what you’re doing. It’s been a trip.”

In 1986 while out riding his Wing with another Though he no longer couple, they invited him rides his 2002 GL1800, and his wife at the time triked in 2005, he reminiscto join GWRRA. When they Top to bottom: Chris Turner with Ken es about the benefits hes attended a Chapter meet- Summerford. Inside the shop sits Turner’s 2002 received from GWRRA. He ing, the deal was sealed. Illusion Red 1800 and a customer’s Gold Wing. applauds the Gold Book.

“We fell in love from the Part of his business was time we saw the people,” traveling across the counsays Summerford. “We’ve try to pick up wrecked made so many friends, bikes and the book altrue friends, not just touch lowed him to meet and and go.” make even more friends.

During his time with “If I had time, I would call Chapter C, it grew to over people in the area and 300 members. Summerhave coffee.” Summerford ford had a hand in that, also says GWRRA’s disrecruiting over 60 new counts are great.

Members to make it on Most of all he touts the GWRRA Hall of Honor.

GWRRA’s rider educaGWRRA had always been tion. His story is similar to a group Summerford felt others. Because he had comfortable in. “I had a years of riding experience, friend who joined. He was he didn’t realize what he a preacher. This group, from an old school house in Fuldidn’t know. “It was so funother than a church group, was ton. A local businesswoman ny, I was telling a buddy. I’ve been one I felt conformable bringing wanted the location and for years riding for 40 years. But I had the my wife to. They’re just good would urge Ken to shoot her a same one-year experience 40 people.” price. One day he did, at a price times, I didn’t have 40 years expeBack then Summerford was working as an insurance agent in Birmingham. But in 1989 he went to work at his brother’s dealership, Smith Honda, which sold Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and other bikes. Seeing a need a few years later for those who owned Gold Wings, he opened his own shop selling Gold Wing parts. That was another opportunity for Summerford to touch many other lives.

The small business was run

he never thought she’d accept.

So, Ken’s Kustom Cycle moved to rural Hayden in 1997. It was then they began building all kinds of trikes, though they’ve been with Champion for 10 years now.

The operation is small, manned

by Summerford, his uncle, and Turner, but big on friendships and customer service. “It’s like a good restaurant, we’ve always tried to treat people well,” he explains.

Turner confirms that ummerford

rience.” That’s when he realized how much GWRRA’s courses and seminars were important to making him a better and safer rider.

Beyond that benefit, ummerford explains, “I learned early on, we [GWRRA] have so many people who ride Gold Wings – they are doctors, plumbers, mechanics, lawyers, etc. They are connections. You take care of each other.”

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My Wing cave

By Bill Martin

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ast year, with the help of carpenter friend Dan Baumann, I built a Wing Cave addition on my detached garage. I should say Dan had a little help from me to build the Wing Cave addition on my garage. It is 12 feet by 24 feet with a 9-foot overhead door.

The space is well insulated and even with Ohio winters, it rarely gets below freezing inside. I know it doesn’t look well organized but you should have seen my Gold Wing parts and tools before. They were spread between two garages and piled up. At least now, they are all in one place.

I have always done my own repairs and maintenance on all my vehicles. The Gold Wing is no different, except almost no repairs need to be done when you maintain a Wing well. I also

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use Stu Oltman’s articles for help at times.

I bought a new GL1800 in 2004 and it now has 177,000 miles on it. I rode to Wing Ding in Billings last year with no trouble, adding another 5,800 miles on it.

The bike in the picture is my Red 2004 with ABS, which only has 23,000 and I plan on putting a lot of miles on it this year. I’m retired and have never taken a trip without my beautiful wife, Kathy, and my Bushtec trailer. We have ridden in every state in the continental U.S. and still love it.

Bill Martin, GWRRA #153692, is a member of Chapter OH-E2.

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ocated at the intersection of I-75 and I-40, within a day’s drive of nearly half of the U.S. population and just 45 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville, Tennessee, is where music meets mountains and art meets adventure.

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of culture and adventure rooted in history and genuine Southern hospitality. From outdoor adventure to entertainment seven nights a week, Knoxville has it all.

And don’t even get us started on the food. Yes, there’s barbecue and all that goes with it, but thanks to a group of talented chefs, including Knoxville-native and James Beard award winner Joseph Lenn, chef and proprietor of J.C. Holdway, the Knoxville culinary scene is receiving national attention. This culinary scene also pairs well with the growing number of craft breweries and distilleries in Knox-

Music lovers know that Knoxville is also one of America’s most vibrant cities for live music. From classical to bluegrass, country to rock, the city is like a jukebox full of options. Live music is on the streets, the square and stages of famous venues like the historic Tennessee Theatre - the official tate Theatre of Tennessee. Blue Plate Special concerts are also free to the public every Monday-Saturday at the WDVX studios located inside the Downtown Knoxville Visitors Center.

Year round, Knoxville hosts a number of diverse cultural festivals including Big Ears, Dogwood Arts Rhythm N’ Blooms and the International Biscuit Festival Knoxville – just to name a few.

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Other popular Knoxville attractions include Zoo Knoxville, home to the spectacular Tiger Forest, and the Knoxville Museum of Art, home to Richard Jolley’s Cycle of Life, one of the largest figurative glass-andsteel assemblages in the world.

Best of all, Knoxville boasts a vibrant and very walkable downtown with a variety of unique entertainment, shopping and dining options in and around Market Square. This popular gathering spot is also home to live music, outdoor movies and more – and it’s just minutes from Knoxville’s increasingly popular Urban Wilderness. Located only three miles from downtown, this 1,000-acre stretch features more than 50 miles of walking, hiking and biking trails, connecting parks, trails, civil war sites and recreational amenities.

From top to bottom: A concert plays at the Tennessee Theatre (Photo by Eric L. Smith Photography). Musicians jam together in Market Square.

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or years our only claim to riding in the diverse state of New Mexico was entering the northwest corner and visiting Four Corners Monument with our two children on our ’82 Gold Wing with custom sidecar. Now, we each ride our own GL1800 and needed that elusive state to add to the other 48 we have tranversed.

These last two years, we had the good fortune of riding in different areas of New Mexico, enjoying the curving mountain roads of the northern region, and the vast wide-open areas of the desert to the south. n a five-day trip in une last year, we explored Colorado and the Great Sand Dunes National Park before entering New Mexico on Highway 522. We wanted to ride the scenic byway, Circle of Enchantment, around the state’s tallest mountain, Wheeler Peak. Rocky canyon walls lined the twisting Highway 38 as we rode by mines, rivers and Bobcat Pass at 9,820 feet.

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The real treat came as we entered the Santa Fe National Forest on Highway 64 into Taos Canyon.

The road snaked and curved with the Rio Fernando de Taos River past many campgrounds and historic markers. This led us into the historic town of Taos with its pueblo adobe homes and downtown buildings, including the Kit Carson Home and Museum. We witnessed a blazing orange sunset with abundant storm clouds rolling in as we pulled into Quadalajara Grill for some Mexican food.

Upon leaving Taos the next morning, we rode by the historic Taos Pueblos, considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States. A tour of the historic site was not in our agenda, so we’ll need to return. A short distance out of town, we got another great surprise riding over the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. It spans 1,280 feet across a deep canyon, 565 feet above the Rio Grande River. The bridge is the seventh highest bridge in the U.S. and we couldn’t resist walking across it to view the canyon below. Continuing west on Highway 64 through groves of aspen trees in the Carson National Forest, the winding mountain road between Tres Piedras and Chama took us over the 10,507-foot Brazos Summit of the an uan ountains. This was ust a small sampling of the northern mountain region of New Mexico that will definitely require us to make a return trip for more exploring.

The last week of April this year found us entering the southeast corner of New Mexico at Hobbs.

We were headed for Carlsbad Caverns National Park. It was a beautiful ride into the canyon and to the visitors center. The flowers on the different varieties of cac-

tus were blooming. We showed our park pass and stepped into the elevator that took us 750 feet underground to the massive “Big Room.” The 1.25-mile walking trail takes you past stalactites and stalagmites of differing formations in the huge cavern, large enough to fit six ouston strodomes. There is even a small cafeteria and gift shop in the underground caverns.

There is quite a view from atop the mountain with some picnic tables, but we chose to have a picnic in the canyon and enjoy the scenery that surrounded us.

Upon leaving the caverns, we continued west on Highway 62 into Texas and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. We watched an informative movie at the visitors center, rode into McKittrick Canyon, and stopped for some photos below Guadalupe Peak – the tallest mountain in Texas at 8,749 feet. The ride across the sandy desert to El Paso was a stark reminder as to how brutally hot it could be. But in April, it was comfortable riding and surprisingly scenic with differing colors of sand and shrubs. We turned north, re-entering New Mexico into Las Cruces, where we turned east on Highway 70 through the White

Sands Missile Range testing area.

Somewhat surprised by the missile signs and the lookouts, and very little traffic, it was a little eerie riding through this deserted area. We learned that there is a missile park and museum with over 50 items on display, which we plan to return someday for a tour.

Another key stop was at White Sands National Monument. We could ride into the park as if it was a hard-packed beach. We learned that the white sand is actually very small grains of gypsum, which are so fine that the wind is constantly changing the formation of the dunes. The wind was blowing a skiff of sand over the road as if it were a light dusting of snow. Some of the dunes along the road were 8-10 feet high, yet yucca, cacti and grasses still grow in them, sometimes getting covered over. The ripples in the sand looked as if an artist had brushed them in.

We continued our journey north through the desert and Alamogordo before climbing to the mountain village of Ruidoso at an altitude of 6,920 feet. This resort town with a ski area and many rustic looking shops in the Sierra Blanca Mountains seemed to rise from nowhere. Highways 48

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White Sands, New Mexico. and 37 were packed with curves and continued to wind along the mountain ridge with several lodges, cabins and campgrounds before descending onto the flats of the desert as we headed to Santa Fe. The capital city of Santa Fe is a real gem with its southern adobe buildings and rich history. It is here you will find the oldest church an Miguel Church, circa 1610) and one of the oldest houses circa in the U.S., and the Palace of the Governors oldest public building in the U.S. – 1610 A.D.). These are located across from the National Historic Landmark Santa Fe Plaza. The Spanish, Native American and Mexican cultures are alive in the downtown plaza with numerous restaurants and shops selling jewelry, pottery, rugs and apparel.

A few blocks away, we also visited the Roundhouse – the New Mexico Capitol that happens to be the only round state Capitol in the United States. Find a parking spot,

pick up one of the plaza maps, and walk down the sidewalks of the plaza enjoying the history and charm of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

About 50 miles north and west of Santa Fe, following Highways 285 and 502 to the scenic and winding Highway 4 through the eme ountains, you will find yourself in Bandelier National Monument. Cliff dwellings were dug into the walls of Frijoles Canyon by Ancestral Pueblos, and the remains of kivas, alcoves, petroglyphs, and the pueblo community are easily accessible along a 1.2 mile paved walking path. For the more adventurous, the trail continues farther into the canyon to a series of wooden ladders leading to the Alcove House, high up on the canyon wall. The National Park Service has done a remarkable job in maintaining and keeping this piece of history accessible to the public.

Leaving Bandelier and heading west on Highway 4, it began to snow as we climbed the curvy,

mountainous road to the summit near Valle Grande, a volcanic plateau at nearly 11,000 feet. The snow was wet and sticking to our windscreens, and the temperature had dropped to 32 degrees, so we were paying very close attention to the pavement surface watching for slick spots as we descended the other side. We rode by two spots we hope to return to eme Pueblo and eme prings.

The red rocks and the red mountains astounded us. As we joined Highway 550 to the south of the mountain range, the setting sun was painting another gorgeous sunset in the clouds and across the horizon.

The following morning found us at Four Corners Monument, retracing our previous visit from 25 years ago. This is the only point in the United States where four state lines join at a common point.

There are a lot more paved sidewalks and plants now around the famous marker, creating more of a park-like setting. And the vendor area has buildings where before they just set up canopies. I remembered riding the Gold Wing around the marker, but now walk-

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After riding from the south border of New Mexico to the mountains in the north and exiting the northwest corner of the state, we rode to the Grand Canyon to camp and explore. On our return, we re-entered the western border of New Mexico on I-40, which follows a lot of the historic Route 66.

There are many sites and memorabilia to see along this famous route. It would be wise to do some research before you go so as not to miss the highlights. We particularly enjoyed the town of Tucumcari, New Mexico. We rode through the center of town seeing the famed Blue Swallow Motel, Tee Pee Curios, Tucumcari Trading Post, Palomino Motel, and a beautifully restored old Texaco gas station. It was here that we decided to pull in for a picnic lunch while we got our “Kicks on Route 66.”

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on their license plates, but it is a very diverse state with so much to see. Though the desert areas of the south were pleasant to travel through in April, especially with the cactus flowers in bloom, we can’t imagine it being pleasant in the heat of summer. Plan accordingly. The huge underground Carlsbad Cavern in the southeast of the state is amazing in itself. The mountainous region of the north still has many winding mountain roads that we would like to ride

and explore. The rich history and architectural charm of the Taos and Santa Fe areas is ever-present. And, the relics and keepsakes along the Mother Road are there for your enjoyment so you can get your kicks along Route 66.

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Miles: 122 round trip Travel time: 5-6 hours Directions and highlights: From Silver City, go east on U.S. 180 to Highway 152, where you will turn left. The Santa Rita Mine Overlook is one mile past the railroad crossing.

Continue on Highway 152 and turn left on NM 35. The Mimbres Culture Heritage Site is a few miles up the road in the Mimbres Valley. Continue on to the junction with NM 15 and then turn right. It is 19 miles to the Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center, but be sure to stop at the Clinton P. Anderson Overlook to experience breathtaking views. The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is about two miles from the Visitor Center and requires about a half of a mile walk to reach. Hot springs are available nearby, so suit up and relax. To complete the loop, stay on NM 15 back to Silver City. As the road narrows, the first three miles are very steep hairpin turns as the road climbs up to the plateau, and there are no lane markings, so be careful! Traffic is two-way. After the mesa, you will have fewer curves while going on to the village of Piños Altos, a quaint mining village with an old Wild West saloon, a self-guided tour of historic sites, a museum and an art gallery. Silver City is about seven miles south of Piños Altos on Highway 15.

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Miles: 110 round trip Travel time: 3 hours Directions and highlights: From Silver City, head east on U.S. 180, then left at NM 152. This is a good, paved two-lane road. Stop at the Santa Rita Mine Overlook and take in the vast, open-pit copper mine, just one mile past the railroad crossing. Highway 152 then takes you on to the Geronimo National Scenic Trail through the Black Range Mountains, climbing 3,000 feet to Emory Pass. You will then wind your way down to the old mining communities of Kingston and Hillsboro.

You may turn around and return the same way from Hillsboro, or make a loop by traveling from Hillsboro on NM 27, right on NM 26, and then right on U.S. 180 to Silver City at Deming. This stretch has 100 miles of heavy, fast trafďŹ c and is at and straight (and is 151 miles round trip).

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Miles: 86 round trip Travel time: 3 hours Directions and highlights: From Silver City, head east on U.S. 180 for 35 miles. This is a fairly straight two-lane highway. Turn left on to Highway 61. There is a 27-mile stretch of road to Highway 152. The first highlight is Faywood Hot Springs at 2.3 miles. Privately owned, Faywood Hot Springs offers private or public pools, and range in temperatures. Next to Faywood is the City of Rocks State Park. They have picnic spots, a wonderful visitor center, and amazing rock formations. This place is definitely worth exploring! Nineteen miles northeast, just off Highway 61, is La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery. They have a tasting room in a lovely location. Seven miles further is the intersection with Highway 152. Turn left and ride to the Santa Rita Mining Overlook, which is about 14 miles. Take in the view of the huge open pit copper mine. Less than a mile from here, you will arrive at the intersection with NM 356. If you take a right, you can take a short drive up historic Fierro Road and see the historic chapel and old mining village. You may wish to stop in at Fort Bayard for a self-guided tour, or a guided tour on Saturday mornings. This is six miles ahead, just after the right turn onto US 180. From Fort Bayard, it is eight miles back to Silver City.

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Starting from Valley Drive in Las Cruces, follow Highway 185 north along the Rio Grande River to Hatch, New Mexico, the Chile Capital of the World. Continue on Highway 187 along the river to Truth or Consequences. Stop for a soak in one of their hot springs or visit Elephant Butte Lake. Return to Las Cruces by the same route or take Highway 52 and visit the ghost towns of Winston and Chloride. Be sure to fill your gas tank and your stomach in Truth or Consequences. Approximate mileage: 200 round trip.

South from high peaks to subterranean caves

Starting from Avenida de Mesilla in Las Cruces, ride Highway 28, (the Don Juan de OĂąate Trail and part of the original El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro), past pecan groves and vineyards to El Paso.

Traverse the most northwest corner of Texas (it may be a corner but it’s still big) on Highway 62 past Guadalupe Mountain, the highest point in Texas, to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Refuel in the town of Carlsbad and return to Las Cruces along the same route or extend your day by returning to Las Cruces through Artesia (Highway 285 North connecting with 82 West to Alamogordo and finally ighway 0 est . pproximate mileage 50 round trip.

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East from sand dunes to alpine meadows

Starting from Main Street in Las Cruces, climb to 5,719 feet on Highway 70 East over San Augustin Pass. Ride past White Sands Missile Range, White Sands National Monument (with its gypsum white dunes) as you continue to Alamogordo. For a shorter ride, return to Las Cruces the same route. If you have the time, From lamogordo, take ighway 5 south to l Paso and return to as Cruces via ighway 2 orth 0 miles round trip . But if you are not ready to return to Las Cruces, continue on Highway 70 to the cool mountain air town of Ruidoso. Visit historic Fort Stanton or relax at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack before returning to Las Cruces via the same way. (300 miles round trip). Finally, prolong your return to Las Cruces by heading east to Roswell home of the world-famous F useum.

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Starting from Avenida de Mesilla in Las Cruces, travel south on Highway 28 to Santa Teresa, New Mexico. From here, follow Highway 9 west along the Mexican border to Columbus where you can turn north on Highway 11 and head toward Deming.

From Deming, continue northwest on Highway 180 for a scenic ride to Silver City, New Mexico, and visit their unique downtown.

Head east out of Silver City on Highway 180 to Highway 152 and continue on to Kingston and Hillsboro. Stop at the Hillsboro Café to stretch and refresh (242 miles thus far from Las Cruces). From Hillsboro, choose your return to Las Cruces via 152 east through Truth or Consequences (80 miles) or head south on Highway 27, than east on Highway 26 to Hatch (90 miles). From Hatch, return to Las Cruces on Highway 85 (42 miles). Approximate mileage: varies.

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ALLEN, DONALD...................................................................................FAIRFIELD, CA BIBLE, MIKE.......................................................................................MIDDLEBURG, FL BOLDT, FRED & CLARA.............................................................................TOLEDO, IA BOVERI, ALESSANDRO & BRUZZONE, MARIAROSA....................GENOVA, ITALY BRYANT, JOHN & LENA ...............................................................FRANKLINTON, NC CARSON, JOHN & MCREYNOLDS, CAROLYN.......... .................JACKSONVILLE, IL CARTER, DAVID & GWEN.............................................................CRYSTAL LAKE, IL CHAPMAN, JIM & ETA...................................................................................ALBIA, IA COLEMAN, CHARLES.............................................................TRAVELERS REST, SC COLLINS, JIMMY..........................................................................GREEN VALLEY, AZ DUDLEY, CHARLES & SMITH-DUDLEY, MARION ...........................HAVELOCK, NC ELLIOTT, KIRK & KATHY...................................................................KAMLOOPS, BC FARMER, SUE...................................................................................CLARKSVILLE, AR FOX, RON ..................................................................................................BENSON, AZ FISHER, STEVEN & SUSAN...........................................................CHISHOLM, MN GRANT, KEN & CELESTE.................................................................PENSACOLA, FL GREER, ROBERT & KARLA............................................................JONESBORO, GA HARRIS, JR & RACHEL.......................................................................INVERNESS, FL HEAP, KEVIN & CINDY........................................................................HANOVER, MN HEWITT, DAVID & EDITH.............................................................................MESA, AZ HOLTON, DEAN & FAYE..................................................................LOUISBURG, NC HUMPHREY, ROBERT & JOAN....................................................CLARKSVILLE, AR HUTCHENS, JIM & SHIRRIN...................................................PLEASANT VIEW, TN JOHNSON, ED & LINDA..........................................................................BRISTOL, VA KLEYMANN, CHERYL...................................................................................BIXBY, OK KNUDTSON, RONALD & KAREN...................................................MASON CITY, IA KOLASKE, NEAL & ROXEANN........................................................MILWAUKEE, WI LANTZ, CHARLES & NANCY.............................................................WOOSTER, OH

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LEWIS, EDWARD & JUDITH..............................................................CONCORD, NH LYMAN, KIT....................................................................................................HEMET, CA MCNABB, CHARLES.....................................................................SPRINGFIELD, MO MYTINGER, DAVID & BARBARA...............................................INDIANAPOLIS, IN ONDOF, ANTHONY & JEAN..................................................................GILBERT, AZ PANTER, JIM & IRENE............................................................................CANTON, OH PRESTON, JOHN.................................................................................KNOXVILLE, TN RASMUSSEN, DELORES............................................................MINNEAPOLIS, MN RENNICK, BOB & SYLVIA....................................................KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC ROBERTS, LOGAN & TATE-ROBERTS, JACKIE...........................CHANDLER, AZ SCOTT, DAN....................................................................................................BIXBY, OK SHARP, GAYLORD & CHERYL......................................................SIOUX FALLS, SD SHRADER, ROBERT & NANCY...................................................SAN ANTONIO, FL SIMMONS, WILLIAM & SONDRA......................................................NEWBERN, TN SMITH, BRUCE & JANET................................................................ST. THOMAS, ON SMITH, STEVEN...............................................................................................YORK, SC SWANSON, LLOYD & EDITH................................................OKLAHOMA CITY, OK TAGGART, TOM & SANDY...................................................................BUCHTEL, OH TAYLOR, HOWIE & KAREN.....................................................WESLEY CHAPEL, FL TAYLOR, JOHN & SUSAN......................................................HUBER HEIGHTS, OH THAYER, GARY & BARBARA.....................................................MCDONOUGH, GA TOWNSLEY, RICHARD & JAN.........................................................HARLINGEN, TX TURNER, MIKE & JANET.................................................................KENNEWICK, WA VAILLANCOURT, MICHEL............................................................CANTERBURY, NH WHITE, KIRBY & SANDRA.................................................................BURGOON, OH WILLIAMS, BOYCE...................................................................HOLIDAY ISLAND, AR WILLIAMS, ZELMER & WEATHERSPOON, GLORIA................................GARY, IN ZAKRAJSEK, MARTIN & MARYANN...............................................RICHLAND, WA

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Robert Groff #3621 New Port Richey, FL

Joan Klink #246405 Hot Springs Village, AR

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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS AUG. 28 — SEPT. 1, 2018

party & contest/plus lighted bike parade. So much more: bingo, scavenger hunt, bike & trike (male/female) challenges, bike display, TALENT SHOW, best dressed competitions. Come for a good time and experience ARC, TRC, Medic First Aid/CPR, Seminars, Vendors and Guided Beach Tour ride.

For more info visit miss.gwrra-regiona. org to access our MS Rally Flyer, or contact Harry Schafer at 662-420-7238 or hjs18wing@comcast.net.

WING DING 40 IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. Join GWRRA for its 40th Wing Ding. Enjoy five days of Fun, Safety and Knowledge, great rides in the Smoky Mountains, amazing entertainment, fun activities, informative seminars, grand parade, light show, OCTOBER 27 — 29, 2017 Couple of the Year selection and more! ARIZONA DISTRICT RALLY “WELCOME Register at www.wing-ding.org or call TO THE BEACH” AT LAKE HAVASU. For 1-800-843-9460. more info contact Garry Woo, 520-490855 or gwoo@comcast.net. http://www. gwrraaz.org/district/rallys/2017-az-disREGION EVENTS trict-rally/paper-registration

NOVEMBER 2, 2017 REGION N FALL FINALE RALLY in JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE. The

Region N Fall Finale Rally will be held at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center, 101 W. Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604. This year’s theme is A Buccaneer’s Bash. There will be games, socializing, GWRRA Training Modules, Region Couple of the Year Selection and so much more. Mention GWRRA for the $74/night rate. Contact Glenda Keough, RD for more information and to register. http://www.region-n.org/ rally-flyers.html

DISTRICT EVENTS OCTOBER 12 — 14, 2017 MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT RALLY in Gulfport, MS; our location site is at ‘Host Hotel’ HOLIDAY INN Gulfport, with adjacent hotels BEST WESTERN Plus - Seaway Inn, and CLARION INN Gulfport. Three excellent hotels for your individual choice; be sure to mention MSGWRRA for special rate.

Room pricing may increase after Sept. 21. Theme: “Masquerade on the MS--Coast.” Three Grand Prize cash: 1st) $1,000, 2nd) $500, 3rd) $250. Plus 50/25/25 drawings. 2017 /18 COUPLE of THE YEAR selection!

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TX-H WINGS IN THE PARK - SAN ANTONIO, TX. Chapter H Alamo City Wings Annual Wings in the Park Rally will be held Saturday October 21 at Raymond Russel Park, San Antonio, TX. http://www. gwrra-txh.org/rally.htm.

CHAPTER EVENTS MAY — DECEMBER 31, 2017

THE MISSISSIPPI 5 CORNER CHALLENGE (MS 5CC) is hosted by Chapter MS-Y. This photo challenge requires a picture of a specific landmark in each of the five extreme corners of Mississippi. Take a picture of your motorcycle (two or three wheels) next to each required landmark. If a co-rider is participating, co-rider is required to be in the picture, too. “MS 5CC” patch and certificate will be awarded to everyone who completes this challenge by Dec. 31, 2017. Cost is $20 per participant. Email gwrra.ms.y@gmail. com for complete details.

OCTOBER 14, 2017

TX-K2 COUNTRY RALLY – CASTROVILLE, TEXAS. Come enjoy our second annual Rally in Castroville, Texas. http://www. gwrrak2.com

OCTOBER 21, 2017

CHAPTER CA1F SAN DIEGO FUN RUN – San Diego, CA. All bikes welcome to join us on our poker ride through San Diego County. Registration is from 8am-10am at Cycle Gear in Kearny Mesa, then 3 card draw stops around scenic San Diego, ending at Motoworld of El Cajon. GWRRA Members pay only $10 if you preregister. http://www.ca1f.org/

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MOTORCYCLES

1984 Gold Wing Interstate, 55K miles, Maroon color, fresh carb overhaul, extra new set of tires still in box. Have to sell because of broken legs! Located in Billings, Montana, $3,500. Phone 928-580-7957.

1988 GL1500 Gold Wing and 1986 Time Out trailer. Many accessories including CB, reverse, AM/FM/ Cassette radio, intercom. Serviced recently getting oil changed, new front tire and brakes service. Stock seat to reduce the seat height and front wheel Ring of Fire lights. Mileage is 84,000 and always garaged kept. Selling for $4,200 bike and trailer. 317-3069875 or rhobby2278@aol.com.

1993 Red Gold Wing, 67,700 miles.

Runs but needs clutch work. Not drivable. Ring of Fire on front wheel.

Highway platform pegs. New battery, 2017. Progressives. Manual cruise control. Priced to sell as is at $4,100.

John, jereedjr@gmail.com.

1997 1500 Gold Wing with a 2002 Hannigan two passenger sidecar. Need to sell ASAP due to health conditions.

It has all the bells and whistles and has never been wrecked, new paint job (was Dark Green but now Cherry Red), got tired of blending in with scenery. Only 62K miles. Has full LED under lighting package. Pic available.

Please help me sell this ASAP to help with medical bills. $9,000. It’s been garaged, lady driven, tons of storage, easy to ride. 765-808-6065 or kharrold@bsu.edu.

2002 1800 Gold Wing. One owner.

Pearl Orange. 83,000 miles with matching Escapade Elite trailer plus $4,500 in extras. All Balls Steering, CB, Corbin seat, tall shield, Baker Air

Wings, new tires, road ready, dealer battery and alternator, garage kept, maintained. $11,250. Health reasons. custom seat and backrest, armrest, Southern Wisconsin. 920-261-4280. dash cover, highway boards, heel/toe shifter, Tulsa windshield, mirror and 2008 GL1800 Gold Wing for sale. side wind wings, two helmets wired Black, 20,000 miles. Just serviced GPS, Sirus radio, rainsuits, gloves, including new battery, coolant flush many extra lights, too much to list. and replaced, hydraulics bled and Bob Poe. Richmond, Virginia area. replaced, new rear master cylinder (part 65,846 miles. “Babed” $16,000 for of recall). Excellent condition; always all. 804-647-8414. garaged and covered. Never down.

Utopia backrest, chrome luggage 2002 GL1800 with ABS, Pearl Orange, rack, some extra chrome trim parts. color matched 1986 Champion trailer.

Selling due to my age and inability to With pinstripe, mural by Scarecrow. safely handle a bike this big any longer. LEDs, neons wired by Gary Dunn. $13,500. Southeastern PA. Contact Lots of chrome and extras. 76,000 dmyers92@yahoo.com. miles. $15,900 Bob G., 215-547-3417. rtgabber@yahoo.com. Pennsylvania.

2009 Gold Wing Model GL18HPNM9.

Trailer hitch with wiring, fog lights, 2002 Honda Gold Wing 1800 with CB radio, XM radio, Kriss headlight Champion trike kit, 86,000 miles, modulator, Kriss taillight modulator, EZ-Steer, independent suspension, alarm system, electronic deer highway pegs, running boards, CB, avoidance system, new tires, new CD, extra lights, Tulsa windshield. battery, chrome rack on trunk, 27,749 Rides and handles great. Has a miles. Best offer. 252-362-0140. NC. few rock chips. $16,500. Also have Escapade trailer for additional $1,500.

2012 GL 1800 Gold Wing, 13,000 Trailer will not be sold separate. Call miles, beautiful White with tasteful 740-339-3007. pinstripes, Baker wings, rear spoiler with third brake light, luggage rack, 2003 GL1800, White, 59,000 miles, Utopia backrest, highway pegs, always CB, passenger armrest, drivers stored inside. Ready for travel! $16,000 backrest, Time out trailer. Manual. or best offer, call or text 765-546-3653, Location North Central Ohio. 419-619East Central Indiana.

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1999 50th Anniversary 1500SE trike.

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316-619-0005, terry-whiteside@ sbcglobal.net, $10,500. OBO. Kansas.

2006 Dark Red Gold Wing 1800 Navi 87K with 2007 CSC trike conversion.

Garage kept, meticulously maintained, with numerous installed accessories.

Selling trike and matching Escapade Elite Trailer together for health reasons -- $25,000 firm. For details and pictures hooverj@okstate.edu.

Stillwater, OK. Serious inquires, John at 405-377-2313.

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Land/nice home in N.C. 15 acres, $20,000 per acre sold separately or 15 acres with beautiful home, lake-pond in valley, half wooded 5 miles to Yadkinville. $275,000 for all. 336-961-8442.

“New” Open face Arai classic/M helmet with J&M headset S-6 3/4-6 7/8 (2002) Pearl Orange. This unit has never been worn. Showroom condition, in the box with helmet bag. My wife decided not to ride due to medical cond. $400 OBO plus shipping. Jerry 714-524-9827.

2008 Honda Gold Wing Trike 1800 California Sidecar kit with EZ-Steer.

35,000 miles. Caliente Red (Candy) extra chrome. Mint condition. $22,500. Mass. Call 978-532-1320 Bruce or Sue G. at 978-979-8074.

2014 Gold Wing 1800, 13,900 miles.

Need to sell quickly! New tires.

Luggage rack, armrests and driver footrests. Two HJC helmets with J&M headsets. Jim, 520-790-7904.

Jjam7212@gmail.com. Tucson, AZ. 2014 Honda CB1100 Deluxe – Has larger gas tank than base model, six speed transmission, and ABS brakes.

Engine is super-smooth, 1140 cc inline four. Installed accessories include: Corbin seat, Honda engine guard, Honda luggage rack, tail bag, National Cycle Plexifairing and handlebar relocators. Always garaged, just serviced, needs nothing. Extended warranty until 4/30/2018. Had 7,016 miles, but still counting. Asking $8,950 cash, call/text Jim at 703-864-0598 or email him at GWRRA.ChapterI@ comcast.net.

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GL1500 OEM seat in excellent condition $250, Markland driver back backrest for GL1500. $75. KY. Jim at 270-317-1826 or kybackpacker@bbtel.com Parts removed from triking my 2008 Gold Wing. No wheel, no tire and no saddlebags. $100 plus shipping. Will send pic of all parts. Some plastics in Caliente Red. Contact Joe in Brooksville, FL. 352238-0916.

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