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This wonderful group is there when we are having fun, riding down the road together, enjoying a meal together or just sitting around sharing the many memories we have created on two or more wheels together. Because life itself can present some challenges, these same extended family members are also some of the first people to stand beside you and offer help and support at a time of need. When we look at the many benefits we receive with our membership in GWRRA, perhaps the most valuable benefit is the friends we have met because of our Association. By the way, here is an idea you can use to save yourself time and money as you start your holiday shopping: how about giving the gift of GWRRA to a friend or relative? In this way,
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e recently were reminded of our many blessings as we gathered our families together to enjoy all that turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Hopefully we were reminded as we sat around the table with family and friends how much we value those people in our lives. Our family is always No. 1. But then we start to list our friends. For many of us, our list of friends contains the names of our “extended family.” These are the great people we have met in our Association on two, three or four wheels.
they can enjoy all of the benefits of having an extended family all around the country. Whether you purchase a new membership or renew an existing membership, we have a nice certificate you can wrap up as a nice gift. Just think — you don’t need to know a style, color or size. You won’t have to find a parking space at the mall or fight crowds in line. Just pick up the phone or send us your wishes online. Because it is the holiday season, we have a special offer for a new membership or renewal. You can receive 15 months for the price of 12 months! Here is an opportunity for you to share the gift of GWRRA with a whole family for only $55! Remember, their satisfaction is guaranteed! Sandi and I want to wish each and every one of you a very happy holiday season. Thank you for your friendship and support. Ride safe always. RAY & SANDI GARRIS Your Directors of GWRRA PS: Don’t forget your Chapter Director during the holiday season — maybe a GWRRA gift certificate?
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for some trike coverage coming up in October gain, it’s weird how time works. As I write this, it’s September 17 and we’re and then another possible trip back out to L.A. j just finishing up on the November issue. in November. And, if I can pull some strings (and However, I’ve been getting a flood of emails weather holds), I may be out to Indiana sometime recently based on our September book — The after we put the November issue to bed to see Old School Issue — and it’s been quite positive. a guy about a Valkyrie. Or maybe that’s the That is immensely gratifying, and to all the people spring — who knows at this point? who have written me recently about the magazine, I truly appreciate the positive SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE I WORK IN A words. Sometimes it feels like I work in a vacuum, so hearing the positive VACUUM, SO HEARING THE POSITIVE FEEDBACK IS A GOOD THING. feedback is a good thing. Also as I write this, I’m at terminal Regardless, this is an exciting time for me 44F at Los Angeles International Airport with one of our trusty photographers, Carl Schultz, as the editor in chief and I hope that translates sitting to my right. (He’s eating raisins, if you into the pages of the magazine. These past few must know.) We’re returning from a one-day issues I feel like we’ve gotten into our stride and trip to Honda, where we were given exclusive now we can truly concentrate on creating some access to the 2015 GL1800, F6B and a special of the best issues we’ve ever done. I mean, I’m additional visitor that you’ll see in the photos. To planning out covers for early next year at this take those pics, we were allowed into a private point. For me, that’s a first. And that’s awesome. So with that, I welcome you to the December Honda museum that it has in the L.A. area. By now you’ve likely already seen that story, but issue of Wing World magazine. We’ve got a lot for me, it’s still fresh. If you want to be technical, of cool things in store for next month, so stay since I haven’t even written it yet, it’s quite fresh. tuned, it’s going to be a lot of fun. There’s this rumble of excitement that I’ve been feeling pretty much since Opry, an event KEVIN WHIPPS we cover in this issue. Looking at my schedule Editor in Chief for the next month, there’s a trip out to Texas @wingworldeditor DECEMBER 2014
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CHROME KEY SWITCH GROMMET FOR GL1500 GOLD WINGS, 1988-2000 BIG BIKE PARTS BIGBIKEPARTS.COM $12
If you like chrome on your bike, raise your hand. Wow, that’s a lot of you. Well, if you have a GL1500, then take a look at this trick chrome key switch grommet. If your stock grommet has a broken tab, has faded from the sun or just has a ton of scratches, replace it with this shiny jobber from Big Bike Parts. It snaps into place super easy and just replaces the stock model. And just like that, you’ll be rockin’ some new chrome on your GL1500.
FULL BLAST MID-LAYER JOE ROCKET JOEROCKET.COM $70
Winter is coming — which means one of two things to you, depending on whether or not you have an HBO subscription. Regardless, you’re going to want to keep warm this winter, and the Full Blast Mid-Layer by Joe Rocket is an excellent and affordable option. Made of polyester and elastane for both warmth and breathability, it has an extended collar to keep out wind, plus extended sleeves with an integrated thumb hole to stop your sleeves from bunching. Sounds like a winner to us. DECEMBER 2014
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On September 27-28, GWRRA Chapter K — Wisconsin went on its annual fall color ride. The group rode about 500 miles on back roads through central and northern Wisconsin. We had 27 Chapter Members that rode with us that weekend. The weather was perfect, and the colors were awesome. Mother Nature was at her finest! This ride epitomized what GWRRA is all about: great fun, wonderful friends and safe riding.
The Where’s Wingy winner for October is Jon Stone. He found Wingy on page 89, sitting on the bench to the right of the door Congrats!
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STILL A WING, BUT JUST NOT GOLD. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, it’s getting harder and harder for many riders to remember what the motorcycling world was like before the first Gold Wing. The original 1975 Gold Wing was a revolution in motorcycle design and technology, and its success gave birth to a whole string of equally revolutionary machines. One of the most innovative was Honda’s CX series of V-twin models, including a pair of bikes many viewed as a natural adjunct to the four-cylinder GL1000: the GL500 and GL650 Silver Wings.
The bikes immediately gained a reputation for longdistance reliability, so it was only natural that Honda added a fairing, hard saddlebags and a trunk in 1981, creating the Silver Wing (trunk only) and Silver Wing Interstate (the whole touring panoply). These features were cutting-edge back in the day—remember, the Gold Wing itself had been a “naked” model until just the year before, when Honda offered it with a factory fairing, trunk and bags for the first time. The 1981’s trunk was particularly innovative in that it replaced the passenger’s section of the seat and acted as a mini backrest; in subsequent years, Silver Wings used more conventional touring top cases.
1981 GL500 Silver Wing
The CX series made its debut in 1978 with the CX500. Just as the Gold Wing turned conventional motorcycle thinking on its head with its liquid-cooled flat-four design and shaft drive, the CX-series bikes also used liquid cooling and shaft drive. Like the Gold Wing, the CX’s crankshaft was in-line with the bike’s wheelbase. But the engine was an 80-degree pushrod V-twin, with the cylinders set across the frame and twisted outwards 22 degrees. (Note that this was Honda’s first modernera V-twin, predating the earliest Shadow models by more than five years.) Also like the Gold Wing, the CX engine fit the transmission below the crankshaft. This had two benefits: first, it shortened the power unit; second, it counteracted the tendency of the chassis to rotate around the crankshaft with abrupt engine-speed changes, resulting in more neutral handling. The engine was a fully stressed member, bolting solidly to the frame; look at a CX closely and you’ll see that there are no full-cradle downtubes. This design makes the chassis much stiffer and contributes to superior handling. It also makes the CX engines visually prominent, and is one of the reasons these bikes stand out today. In addition, the CX500 was the first Honda in the United States to use tubeless tires.
In the last 40 years, it seems as though everything in America has grown larger, at least in terms of motorcycles. Gold Wings now displace 1832cc, nearing twice the original engine size. The original GL500 Silver Wing seems tiny in comparison, but time has proven the bike a sound concept, and it’s not unusual to see them on the road today, even though relatively few were produced. (Indeed, this writer’s brother still rides one in northern California.) Honda reprised the Silver Wing name in 2001, applying it to a 582cc twin-cylinder luxury scooter. But in the memories of long-time Honda riders and Gold Wing cognoscenti, say “Silver Wing” and they know you’re talking about one of the most colorful and imaginative members of the “Wing” family. Until next month, Ride Safe.
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Other changes introduced on the Silver Wings included single-shock rear suspensions and transistorized ignitions. In 1983, an additional 179cc boosted the Silver Wing’s displacement to 674cc—the GL650. And then the real revolution started: Honda’s famous V-4 engines (Sabre and Interceptor) burst onto the scene. While the CX- and GL-series liquid-cooled twins blazed the trail, now it was time for them to step aside.
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QUICK TAB REPAIRS FIXING A COMMON GOLD WING PROBLEM. BY GEORGE WOODSIDE
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ooner or later it happens to almost every Gold Wing rider: a broken securing pin or grommet tab from a side cover. If you do much maintenance on your bike or remove the side covers when tying the bike down for trailering as we do, you’re going to break off either a securing pin or the tab holding the grommet the pin goes into. It’s not only annoying, but it lessens the stability of the side cover in the wind. And if you’ve broken more than one, you risk losing a side cover altogether. So how do you fix them? When I broke a pin on my GL1500, the break was jagged enough that I could realign it easily. A simple dab of J-B Weld was all that was needed to secure it. But the mounting tab broken off my 1800’s right side cover was a different story. There was no good way to hold the tab in place for the hours needed for J-B Weld to set up and the surface area of the joint was so small that a solution stronger than a thin strip of an epoxy was needed. At Wing Ding, I visited the booth of a vendor selling Tech-Bond (Tech-bond.net). A bottle of Tech-Bond and the spray accelerator sell for about $20. I watched the vendor take two wing nuts, put three tiny dabs of Tech-Bond on the surface of one, spray the other with the accelerator, press them together and hand them to me (with no waiting for any drying time). He challenged me to pull them apart and he won. While we discussed the problem of my broken tab, he repeated the same demonstration to other visitors. No one could separate the two wing nuts. I decided to spring the Jackson and give it a try. After reading the documentation, I cleaned the area around the break, set up a paper towel to catch any drips and positioned myself right in front of the repair area to try the fix. I knew
that even without the accelerator the adhesive would set up very quickly, so I wanted to be ready to apply it and put the broken tab in place as quickly as possible. I also had worked out how to brace my hand in position to hold the glued piece still and steady in place. It took only about 20 or 30 seconds for the piece to be locked in place. I then left it untouched for 24 hours. The result was a fine joint. Even looking at the back of the repair with a mirror, the joint was nearly invisible. As I had learned in my discussions with the vendor, the repair was claimed to be stronger than J-B Weld. But, when a repair has a small surface area and will be subjected to stress, both the vendor and the Tech-Bond documentation describe a technique for reinforcing the repair with surgical tape or cotton cloth. Since I knew I would be pulling the side covers off and replacing them repeatedly each time we traveled in our RV with our Wing in tow, I decided to try the strengthening technique. I felt it was important to reinforce the joint, so I had one side of the joint where I could apply the cloth. Since the instructions stated that WINGWORLDMAG.COM
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the cloth should be saturated in place and then sprayed with the accelerator, I decided to set up for spraying by carefully masking off the area. There is no information on what result would come from spraying accelerator on painted surfaces and I wasn’t planning a future column titled “Removing and Repainting a GL1800 Saddlebag.” The positioning was awkward and I would need at least four hands to get the job done. I substituted painter’s tape for two of those, allowing me a couple left to apply the Tech-Bond and spray the joint. I also stretched the cloth into position and taped the ends to keep it in place. Next I saturated the cloth with Tech-Bond and sprayed
it with the accelerator. That procedure went quite well. Then I left it to dry overnight. The following day I tried to trim the excess cloth away from the joint with a knife. I quickly found that it was so hard that I had to cut beyond the area that had been saturated with the adhesive. But, since I had been pretty precise applying the Tech-Bond, that left only a little more cloth on the joint than I wanted. The end result is quite obvious, but it feels very strong. Only time will tell how well it holds up, but so far, it seems like a successful way to repair a broken tab. Perhaps a dab of red nail polish will make it a bit less obvious when the side cover is removed.
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BURNER HEATED GLOVES JOE ROCKET JOEROCKET.COM $160 When it’s cold outside, the last thing you want to do is go riding without a pair of warm gloves. To solve that problem, check out the new Burner heated glove by Joe Rocket. It has a stainless core heating system with a three-stage heat setting and up to a four-hour capacity with the two included lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. Put that together with a heavy-duty nylon outer shell, synthetic suede palm and waterproof/windproof/breathable HiPora liner and you’ve got a winning combination.
FIND THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR YOUR FAVORITE WINGER.
BUTTON-UP DENIM SHIRT WING STUFF WINGSTUFF.COM $55 Feeling casual? Take a load off with a denim button-up shirt by Wing Stuff. It has a front left chest pocket, plus a custom embroidered Gold Wing logo to ensure that everyone knows what brand you’re riding. It’s also an officially licensed product and it’s made of 100 percent high-quality denim, so it’ll last. Oh, and it comes in sizes up to 4XL, too. Casual gear with quality materials is always win-win in our book.
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HYPERKEWL COOLING SPORT VEST GENE’S GALLERY GENESGALLERY.COM $45 Available in sizes from small to 3XL, the HyperKewl Cooling Sport Vest will chill you out next summer. It’s a V-neck design with a zipper, and works for a wide range of people and uses. It also provides five to 10 hours of cooling relief per soaking, and is still lightweight and durable. If you don’t buy or receive one this holiday season, make sure you nab one before the warm weather hits, otherwise you might be sweating out your next ride.
SWIVEL-CAM CAMERA MOUNT LEADER LEADERMOTORCYCLE.COM $85 (price varies based on height) Everyone likes to film their rides, but relying on a suction cup or mounting something to your helmet may not always be the best option. The Swivel-CAM Camera Mount clamps onto your handlebars and then uses a standard tripod mount to attach your camera. It’s 100% made in the USA and the quality finish doesn’t detract from the rest of your ride. (Running a GoPro? No worries, just get the GoPro Tripod Mount and you’re covered.)
L.E.D. UNDER TRUNK LIGHTBAR KÜRYAKYN KURYAKYN.COM $90 Many Wingers declare that you can never have too many lights, and this Under Trunk Lightbar not only adds some extra shine to your ride, but also can function as run-brake lights, combining safety and style into one package. Oh, and did we mention that it’s chrome, too? When you can keep your ride safer while looking good in the process, you have all your bases covered.
BEVERAGE HOLDERS BIG BIKE PARTS BIGBIKEPARTS.COM $50 Keep your refreshments within arm’s reach with these cup holders for both drivers and passengers by Big Bike Parts. Available for both the Gold Wing and Can-Am Spyder, these mounts are made from steel with a Show Chrome Accessories finish. They’re secured by a set screw and don’t have any plastic at all, so you know it will last. Now both you and your passenger can stay hydrated while on your next long haul. WINGWORLDMAG.COM
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TRIPPER FASTBACK AND TRIPPER FASTBACK DELUXE MUSTANG SEATS MUSTANGSEATS.COM $580 AND $600 If you want to complement the luxurious look and feel of your F6B, Mustang Seats has your seat. It’s 17-inches wide and positions the rider one inch lower than stock, plus you’re pushed back farther into the bike rather than perched up on top. The stepped seat also offers a full eight inches of all-day back support. The Fastback Deluxe has a tuck-and-roll center for only $20 more.
MOTO-SKIVEEZ MOTO-SKIVEEZ MOTOSKIVEEZ.COM $60 You know what can stop you from going on a long ride? Chafing. And the Moto-Skiveez are designed to improve your comfort while riding. They sit right on the skin, just like traditional briefs, but come with a proprietary combination of thermo and pressure sensing technologies. Take your comfort to the next level by customizing yourself and not your Wing for a smoother ride.
17-PIECE TOOL KIT BIKEMASTER BIKEMASTER.COM $66 Having a mechanical failure on a trip can be a bummer, particularly if it only requires a tool or two to make a simple tweak. This BikeMaster 17-piece tool kit includes multiple open-ended wrenches, a 10mm combination wrench, 3/8-inch ratchet wrench, locking pliers, 6-in-1 screwdriver, tire gauge and almost any other tool you could use while sitting on the side of the road. Plus, it rolls up into a compact form for easy stowing in your saddlebag.
JACKET LINER GORDON’S HEATED CLOTHING GORDONSHEATED.COM $239 Keep yourself warm this winter with Gordon’s Jacket Liner. It uses heated pads based on modern carbon fiber technology on the chest, back, collar and sleeves to surround you in warmth. It has a soft nylon shell, inside and outside pockets, plus glove plug pockets on the sleeves to secure the plugs when not in use. DECEMBER 2014
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465 SERIES MONOSHOCK FOR HONDA GOLD WING F6B PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION PROGRESSIVESUSPENSION.COM $750 Suspension tuning can dramatically improve ride quality, handling and the comfort of your motorcycle, and the more tools available to work with, the better the results. With that in mind, Progressive Suspension has tuned its 465 Series Monoshock to complement Honda’s F6B chassis. Remote adjustable preload (RAP) and a five-position rebound adjuster expand the already extended tuning range of a threaded preload adjuster. The end result is a suspension system that can be set up to perfectly match your bike, weight and riding style. Stock and lowered versions for 2013-14 Honda Gold Wing F6B. “LOW TIRE” SIGNAL MIRROR KITS MUTH MIRROR SYSTEMS MUTHCO.COM $190 for mirror pair/$34 per pair for Signal Mate Keeping your tires properly inflated is critical to the safety of you and your passengers, and Muth Mirror Systems and Doran Manufacturing have now released a mirror kit with an LED display that indicates “Low Tire,” as well as including integrated turn signals. By tapping into the built-in remote warning light adapter port on the Doran 360M TPMS monitor, you can connect the two systems together, giving you an alert if your tire dips in pressure. Now that’s a warning system we can get behind.
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WORKBENCH TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BY STU OLTMAN
ANSWERS TO THE TECHNICAL QUESTIONS IN THIS MONTH’S WORKBENCH WERE PROVIDED BY STU OLTMAN, WING WORLD’S SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT GOLD WINGS OR VALKYRIES BY EMAIL TO WORKBENCH@GWRRA.ORG OR BY MAIL TO WORKBENCH, GWRRA, 21423 N. 11TH AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85027. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME, CITY, STATE AND GWRRA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER. THE OPINIONS OF THE TECHNICAL EDITOR DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE OF THE EDITORIAL STAFF OR PUBLISHERS OF WING WORLD MAGAZINE, GWRRA OR THEIR AGENTS.
QUIRKY VOLTAGE Stu, I have a 1977 Honda Gold Wing. The voltage regulator seems to be switching from 7 to 12v. It’s pegging the needles. Is there something I can substitute? Ron North via email Ron, This is a fairly common issue on the older Wings. The instrument regulator has been discontinued by Honda for quite a while. Your best bet here is a solid state, plugand-play replacement sold by Goldwingdocs.com (http:// goldwingdoc s .com/Store/ Goldwing-7-Volt-Regulator.asp) for $39.95. Yo u c a n a l s o f i n d t h e originals from time to time at vintage par ts suppliers,
but they’re quite expensive. C M S N L h a s f o u r lef t a t a price of 159 euros (Cmsnl. com/pro duc t s/regulat ora s s y_ 3 1 41 0 3 7 1 0 07/#.U _ KXYGOOpyw). Other than that, you could try a salvage yard replacement, but it would likely be a temporary fix, assuming it worked at all. Stu
’85 ASPENCADE LAUNDRY LIST Stu, After an almost 40-year hiatus from riding on two wheels, the bug bit again. I took a 20-hour motorc ycle t r aining cour se for new bies, passed it and renewed my cycle endorsement. The “plan” was to purchase a 2008 or newer Wing, and then it dawned on me: maybe
I couldn’t handle a heavy bike anymore. I found a nice running ‘85 Aspencade, and I’ll keep it until Honda pulls their heads out and comes into the 21st century with a six-speed, with 6th as a tall overdrive to turn the engine at 2400-2600 rpm at 70 mph. The Aspencade runs out of petrol with two bars showing on the dash display. Barely made it home. On the center stand, I dipsticked the tank and there was one half inch of fuel left in the center of the tank, measured vertically from the rear of the filler opening. Can the LCD head be recalibrated via an internal pot (potentiometer), or do I dig out my Fluke VOM and add a resistor of the correct OHMs value to correct the reading? It’s a similar situation with the speedometer: it’s 5 mph fast. I’ve had three dif ferent GPS’ indicate 60 mph and the digital display indicates 65. I’ve installed new tires of the
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689-000. After removing the sending unit from the tank, hook the wiring to it, turn on the key and move the float from full up to full down. The gauge reading should show full and empty at the correct f loat positions. Disconnect the wires again, and measure the resistance between the yellow/white and green wire terminals on top of the sender at full, midway and empty. The readings should be 0-10 ohms with the float full up, 43-52 ohms at center, and 101-102 ohms with the float hanging all the way down. The last reading is the most critical and it can be adjusted if necessary using a flat-blade screwdriver in the pry points on the sender body, which adjust the internal angle of the wiper arm. Do not attempt adjustment by bending the float arm. By the way, your bike has a low fuel indicator on the dash. To test it, remove the white/blue wire from the sender, ground it and turn on the key switch. The low fuel light should come on within 30 seconds. If it doesn’t, the bulb is burned out. If the light works in that test but doesn’t function with an empty tank and all wires connected, the thermistor in the sending unit has gone bad. The speedometer display is fed f ive-volt pulses from the speedometer sensor (pulse generator) mounted to the gearbox at the front axle. It sends eight pulses per revolution of the unit’s drive. This can’t be altered, so welcome back from that long hiatus to the world of motorcycles. Virtually all of t hem have “opt imist ic” speedometers and yours is t ypical. There are devices available to alter signals to the speedo and calibrate it to a
GPS, but I don’t believe any will work with your Aspencade’s system. Your ‘85 Aspencade likely has the basic radio, which didn’t come with a headset junction box or headset leads — only a radio, amplifier, two fairing speakers and an auto volume control mounted on the left lower fairing cover. Headset leads and the junction box were optional. Open the left fairing pocket and see if you can f ind a vacant f ivepin plug; it may have a black rubber cap on it. That would be the place to connect the junction box. J&M used to sell its version of these after Honda discontinued them, but I doubt you’d find one now other than in a salvage yard or on eBay. If you manage to find the parts you need and begin using headsets, be prepared to replace the regulator/rectifier. Using the headsets, you’ll likely hear annoying buzzing that disappears when the brakes are applied. This was caused by the switching circuitry in the regulators. The R/R units currently available from Honda eliminate this issue. Finally, I’d like to address your comment regarding a tall 6th overdrive gear on the GL1800. I get this comment a lot. As with any engine design, the GL1800 engine needs to turn at a high enough rpm, through proper matching of gearing to road speed, to remain in the meaty portion of its power band. That rpm for the 1800 engine is quite different from a Harley Big Twin. I catch enough grief as it is from GL1800 owners who cruise in 5t h gear at 70 m p h a n d “d o n’ t f e e l comfortable,” as they put it, with the engine turning 3,000 rpm or higher. And because
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IGNITION : WORKBENCH many don’t down shift when encountering a steep grade, they suffer poor fuel mileage, overheating, clutch chatter and other problems. I shudder to think about the complaints I’d hear if these Wings could be cruised at 70 mph while turning only 2,400 rpm. The engine wouldn’t be able to pull its way out of a wet paper bag (without downshifting) if the throttle were twisted open to pass on the highway or if a steep grade were encountered. And added weight to the crank would make it even more of a slug. Fuel mileage a heck of a lot better? Maybe in windless conditions, on level ground, with minimum p aylo ad and riding in t he slipstream of an 18-wheeler. Otherwise, fuel mileage would suffer horribly. No, I believe Honda has its corporate head pulled completely out on this issue, as the bike’s continued popularity indicates. Six gears is not necessarily a badge of honor or indicative of having entered the new millennium. By the way, thanks for your service. Next time you’re in Phoenix, the coffee is on me. Stu
MASTER CYLINDER WOES Stu, In the September 2014 and previous issues of Wing World, you addressed the problem of the rear suspension mechanism of GL1800 models losing some of its capability due to issues with expansion of the hoses. Is there any reason not to try this procedure (cour tesy of Rocky in the GL1800riders.com forum) to correct the problem? Some photos here: Goldwing. eurekaboy.com/reservoirfill.htm.
To refill the actuator: 1) Place the bike on center stand. 2) Turn t he igni t ion key to Acce s s o r y a n d l o we r yo u r presets to 0. 3) Remove the seat and side covers. 4) Remove the rear fender. 5) Remove the three bolts inside the right saddlebag. 6) Remove t he bolt on t he o u t si d e u p p e r r i g h t of t h e saddlebag to the frame. 7) Now tilt out the bottom of the saddlebag and let it rest there — you do not have to disconnect anything further! 8) Now remove the two 12-mm and one 10-mm bolts from the actuator securing it to the frame. 9) With a pair of needle-nose p l i e r s , s q u e eze t h e p u s h in cable holder for the gray connector. 10) Now you can remove the other connec tor from the actuator. 11) Using brake cleaner, spray the area at the banjo bolt/hose so it is clean; you’ll be making marks on it there. 12) With a permanent marker, make a dot on the top of the banjo f it ting so you’ll know which end is up later on. 13) M ake a small line right under the dot you just made to the actuator body. What you are doing here is marking the orientation of the banjo fitting to the actuator body, making sure that you put it back in the same place. This is important so that the hose doesn’t get kinked when the actuator is bolted back on the frame later. 14) Remove the 10-mm banjo bolt from the hose. 15) Either with a helper or duct/ masking tape, try and keep that end of the hose as high as you can so fluid doesn’t drain out of it while you continue to the
next step. 16) With a thin screwdriver, insert it into the banjo bolt hole in the actuator and push the seal piston down with a little pressure until it bottoms out. If you feel or hear it move, try to push it down again until it stays down. You’re tr ying to f ill as much of the actuator reservoir as possible here. 17) Now you are ready to refill the ac tuator. It only takes a couple of ounces to do so. 18) Once you have it topped off, replace the hose according to the marks you made earlier. 19) Now before you bolt it back on, test it first. 20) Plug both connectors back in the actuator and start the bike. 21) Listen for a pitch change in the sound as you add presets. Once you hear it change sounds, let the button go and look at the dash. If it’s at 0, then you are done; if it’s at 1 or more, repeat the last steps to add a tad more fluid. Your goal is to hear a sound change at 0-1. Denny Cunningham via email Denny, Because I’ve found air (and dirt) in the hose and master cylinder as well as the slave cylinder of most I’ve repaired, I remove the entire assembly from the bike, disassemble and clean all components and inspect the seals for damage, then install a new hose during reassembly. I fill all three of those components with the slave cylinder extended. Then, with the system assembled and under spring pressure, I crack loose the banjo fi tting at the
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slave cylinder until all of the air has escaped. Then the process is repeated at the master cylinder until the slave cylinder piston bottoms out, which completely fills the hose and forces all remaining air and excess fluid from the system. I then energize the system in up mode until it stops of its own accord, and measure the distance between the white plastic spring seat and the slave cylinder body. A distance between 13.5 and 14 mm is good. But if you can get the actuator to begin compressing the spring at No. 0 or 1 using the method you’ve described, then who am I to argue? There’s more than one way to skin this cat and yours requires less effort. My main concern here is that the original hose hasn’t been replaced in the process. It’s already swollen. Who’s to say it wouldn’t continue swelling or even rupture? Just food for thought … Stu
ABS LIGHTS Stu, I have an ’05 GL1800A with 115,000 miles. I’m the original owner and the bike has been meticulously maintained. I’m very happy with it. Over the last year, I’ve started getting a flashing ABS light when I ride into a rainstorm or if the bike has spent the night in a motel parking lot in the rain. Either way, the alarm continues until I ride it dry or it has a chance to dry out in a covered environment. Braking action seems to be normal at all times, although I’m guessing that the ABS system is disabled during the alarm condition. I’ve checked the front and rear ABS wheels and pickups visually, and can find no contamination, dirt or loose parts. Any idea what the cause might be, Stu? Dennis B. Blairsville, Ga. Dennis, You’re correct; the brake system will function normally when the ABS alert is present, but the ABS function will be disabled. Because this is water-related and intermittent, it’s going to be harder to find than if you actually had a failed component. The first thing I’d try is to pull the stored ABS fault code or codes to isolate the fault to a particular section of the ABS wiring. Then you can inspect that section or even spray
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second (if more than one exists) will begin displaying. When no other codes are present, the sequence will just repeat. To erase stored ABS codes, simply install the remaining fuse while the ABS light is blinking and the light will stay on when erasure is complete. The complete list of codes (2 through 14) are discussed at length in your Genuine Honda Service Manual – chapter 16. Good luck.
h a s a ny p a r t i cu l a r f l a w s , though that’s not impossible. My suggestion is to let the bike warm up for a few minutes before riding off. If that doesn’t improve matters, get back to me.
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Stu, I recently went on a 4,400-mile road trip, where I learned the joys of an overnight lock on my 2010 Gold Wing front wheel brake disc. I forgot. More than $900 later I continued my travels. Interstate Honda in Fort Collins, Colo., was very helpful and expedited the repairs, however one of the guys there asked the question, ”Why didn’t you lock the bike electrically?” That was new to me. W i t h t he bike running in neutral, engage the reverse feature and turn the ignition off. Yep, the puppy doesn’t move.
COLD STARTER Stu, I have a 2013 Gold Wing, and when it is cold and I start out in the morning, it hesitates before it runs smoothly. After that start it runs great. John Oberholser Narvon, Pa. John, On a bike so new, I wouldn’t suggest to you that the bike
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IGNITION : WORKBENCH Is this something that is OK to do to lock the bike when one travels? Or should I have read the owner’s manual? Thanks for any information. Larry Langenberg Wadsworth, Ill. Larry, I can’t f ind this par ticular subject covered in the owner’s manual, but it’s some of the worst advice I’ve ever heard a Honda Service associate give to a Gold Wing owner. Firstly, reverse is not a transmission gear. It engages the starter motor with the output shaft using a series of shafts, gears, sensors and pulleys. The transmission itself will actually be in neutral, and any significant force acting fore or aft on the bike such as parking on a steep grade or a theft attempt could damage components in the system. If the bike is on a steep grade when shut off in reverse, it may not disengage without first relieving the force by pushing
t he bike upslop e slight ly. Secondly (as you know), unlike on the GL1500, the GL1800 reverse mechanism will not operate without elec trical p ower. Yes , t his makes it impossible to get the bike out of reverse without the key. But what happens if the owner returns to the bike and fi nds the battery dead or for some reason the reverse button doesn’t work? If you’re out somewhere in the boondocks, you could be boarding the Shoe Leather Express. Both of these scenarios have been reported to me numerous times, and I’ve even responded to several urgent pleas for help when the owner had simply forgotten he’d turned the bike off in reverse and his engine now won’t start. So do as you like, but at least you know the possible unintended consequences. Regarding the damage caused by the disc lock, this can easily be avoided by placing a red ribbon somewhere in your line of sight when seated on the bike as a reminder to remove the lock — or, for that matter,
as a reminder that you left the bike in reverse. Stu
GL1800 BRAKES 101 Mr. Oltman, I am tr ying to wrap my head around how the brake system works on the GL1800. Sp ecif ic all y, I am t r y ing to determine the function of the delay valve and the proportional control valve. My guess is that the delay valve does exac tly what it s name suggests: it delays the application of the front brakes when you apply the rear pedal. After the pedal is applied and the delay valve activates the front calipers, the torque on the left side activates the secondary master cylinder, which then sends pressure to the PCV. What does the PCV do? John Hall Borden, Ontario
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WINDSHIELD TROUBLES Stu, I have a couple of scratches on/in the windscreen of my 20 0 6 G L1 8 0 0. S o m ew h e re in my memor y, I recall that the windscreen has a coating and therefore cannot /should not be rubbed out. I had planned on using Novus to power buf f it. There is huge dif ference bet ween $40 for buffing supplies vs. $400 for an installed replacement. What is your advice?
Jay Hubelbank Bluffton, S.C. Jay, The windscreen retails for around $175 and installation really isn’t difficult. If you don’t feel comfortable with the task, one of your Chapter Members probably can help. A lot of folks install aftermarket screens, so you might be able to find a used OEM screen in nice shape locally or on eBay. As for rubbing out scratches from the OEM screen, I’ve never had much luck with anything more than fi ne, shallow scratches. The coating will be severely damaged by power buffing, and once it starts coming off, there’s no stopping it. Aside from this, Novus is a very fine polish intended to remove contaminants and fi ne spider webbing-type defects. It works great for that, but I suspect you’d be buffing until the cows come home to remove deep scratches. Stu
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NASHVILLE or BUST
A look back at GWRRA’s first ever Weekend at The Opry.
BY KEVIN WHIPPS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN MYMRYK & KEVIN WHIPPS
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WRRA’s Weekend at The Opry was never meant to be another Wing Ding. There were never going to be any vendors, nor any strict plan of events to bounce between. Instead, GWRRA’s Weekend at The Opry was designed to be an intimate and relaxing affair. There was a schedule, but it was more casual than at other shows. Everyone had something to do, sure, but you could also choose to do nothing but enjoy what the Opryland Hotel had to offer. That was exactly how Weekend at The Opry would turn out. For us, the members of the Home Office staff who were in attendance, we had another mission: be available. Not only were we to put on the event and do the things that we normally do at such a function, but we also wanted to take the time to get to know the 500-plus people in attendance. And so, quite often, I found myself just talking to Members from all over the country, sometimes for extended periods of time.
The Opryland event was a bit like a snowflake: no one had the same experience. And so, a simple retelling of the trip in sequence doesn’t do anyone much good, because everyone’s time is different. Instead, let’s map out some of the highlights and go from there. TOUR-RIFFIC One of the interesting deviations from the norm at Opry was the à la carte event selections. Members could pick between a few different spots, pay for only what they want and then have fun. Some picked the entire package, while others only took a few little spots so they could do some riding in the interim. Either way, there was a lot to do. The General Jackson Showboat was not at all what I expected — it was much better. After waiting in line to board, ticketed Members wandered through a buffet line to pick from any one of a number of excellent entrees. Then, once the food was sorted out, you sat at the table
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designated on your ticket and settled in to eat. Shortly after I sat down at Table 2, we were greeted by a performance troupe made up of singers, musicians and comedians all ready to pour their hearts out on the stage to traditional Nashville music. Now I’m not a country music fan; growing up in Boston will do that to you. But as I sat there, snapping pictures like a madman, I found myself enjoying the experience a great deal. They mixed up the comedy, singing and dancing, and they looked like they enjoyed themselves in the process — not an easy feat for a team that does this multiple times a week. The overall experience was fantastic. Between the show and then some great conversation with Members, I had a great time, as did everyone else I spoke to about the trip. SONG AND DANCE Weekend at The Opry also had a dance, which could have been just like any other shindig at a Wing Ding — except then the pros came in. See, the Opryland Hotel is mammoth and there were other events going on at the same time as ours. One of them happened to be a national clogging event, so there were groups in the hallway practicing their routines on the carpet. Now I’m not sure if it was our MC for the week, Renee, or someone else who had the bright idea, but we asked this clogging team that happened to be practicing right by our dance room if they would be interested in performing on our dance floor. The girls jumped at the idea. They would get to practice on wood, giving them a leg up on the competition, and we would get a great show that we knew everyone would enjoy. With that in mind, we made a few arrangements and then PowerTaps Clogging (Powertapsclogging.com) took the stage. There’s no doubt that this was a gamble. We had
no idea if these girls were good or not and we didn’t know their playlist at all. But they absolutely floored everyone in attendance with their amazing routine. When they completed their performance, the crowd erupted in applause, with some even rising to their feet for a standing ovation. If you weren’t there, you missed out, that’s for sure. ONE ON ONE Everyone in attendance wore badges around their necks as well as wristbands, so we knew who could gain access to what area. Even though the Opryland Hotel is huge, it still meant that we bumped into people all over the place, allowing for conversations to happen at the spur of the moment. I remember having a quick talk with a couple who was looking for the GWRRA Benefits Seminar and it turned out that I was on my way there as well, so I could give a quick talk about Wing World. We chatted most of the way there, catching up on things going on with the magazine and in their home city, keeping things very casual in the process. These random acts made the event special for me. Sure, that happens at a Wing Ding, but for those of us who work the event, we don’t get as much time as we’d like to spend one on one with the Members. Opry changed that for me and that made it special. FUTURE EXPECTATIONS To date, I’ve been to quite a few GWRRA events, but Opry now ranks up there as one of my favorites. The intimate group, perfect setting and schedule-free dynamic made it both fun and entertaining for all involved. Will we do one of these again? Well, unfortunately, I don’t have that insider knowledge. But I can say that GWRRA’s Weekend at The Opry was one for the record books and well worth the time spent.
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O P RY W I N N E R S & AWA R D S 50/50 WINNERS
PUB CRAWL
$330 — Darlene Williford $330 — Joyce Hawkins
Choice of (2) Jackets: Cassima Dean
STATISTICAL AWARDS
DANCE CONTEST
Youngest Female Attendee — Bailey Daughtery, 8 Youngest Male Attendee — Ethan Daughtery, 6 Oldest Female — Dottie LeRoy Oldest Male — Nick George Long Distance Female — Betty, 1,200 miles Long Distance Male — Chuck New, 2,250 miles
First: Karen Daughtery Second: Carl-Ann Peltz Third: Josi Nelson
DOOR PRIZES Limited Edition VStream Windshield from National Cycles — Tony Sanders
Bluetooth MultiInterphone from GL1800.net/Fox Project — Jackie Barman
2 nights at Gillum House, breakfast included — Fritz Wherhang
Bluetooth Multi-Interphone by GL1800.net/Fox Project — Josi Nelson
Tire Pressure Sensor by L&S Safety Solutions — Josi Nelson
FDC Bluetooth Headset from GL1800.net/Fox Project — Joe Silveira
Tire Pressure Sensor by L&S Safety Solutions — Susan Prentice
Heated Deer Hide Gloves from Gordon’s Heated Clothing — Nicki Kuehnast
Fox Light by GL1800.net/Fox Project — Carma Steigmeire
LED Controller by GL1800.net/Fox Project — Jerry McGrew
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he Deep South is a region of rich history, agriculture and charm. But there’s more here than you may know. One southern city has been reaching into the solar system for more than a half century. As motorcyclists go, we’re a bit of an odd couple. My good friend Stephen is on his well-worn Kawasaki Vulcan 800, which serves as his daily transport back in Atlanta. The old Kawi’s beater-bike persona comes complete with a rattle-can paint job and (courtesy of its previous owner) eardrum-abusing straight pipes, which Stephen hates. I’m sure those pipes haven’t won Stephen any friends in his hometown. In contrast with this old workhorse, I’m riding the epitome of a modern, technologically advanced sporttourer, a 2013 Yamaha FJR with flat silver paint (the only color they come in) and an exhaust note suggestive of a sewing machine. But in spite of the vastly different characters of our two motorcycles, we’re here for the same purpose: to explore the backroads of northern Alabama and southern Tennessee, and to find the historic and asphalt treasures lurking in “them hills.” AMBER WAVES It’s not even 7am, and the sun is already high in that famously blue Alabama sky as we roll south on 231 from our home base in Huntsville. Shortly after we cross the Clement C. Clay Bridge over the Tennessee
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LODGING: HOLIDAY INN DOWNTOWN HUNTSVILLE With clean, comfortable, well-decorated rooms and its location right across the street from Big Spring International Park, the Holiday Inn Downtown Huntsville offers everything you’d expect in a modern hotel, including free Wi-Fi, pool, exercise room and a spacious, attractive lobby. The staff is helpful and courteous and does a great job of demonstrating that famous Southern hospitality. The hotel is walking distance from the food and attractions of Huntsville, and there are even hiking and bicycle trails nearby. A delicious hot breakfast is the perfect start to each day of touring. When you’re there, be sure to ask for Carlos. Trust me, you’ll be glad you did. Find it at 401 Williams Avenue, Huntsville, Ala., 256-5331400. Holidayhsv.com.
DESTINATION: HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA Huntsville earned its Rocket City reputation honestly. It’s home to NASA’s Marshall Spaceflight Center, the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and the Redstone Arsenal. As such, the city is a hotbed of cutting-edge technology and research. The city’s most famous (adopted) son, rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, was the owner of perhaps the most audacious boyhood dream in human history: he wanted to go to the moon. His story, from its beginnings in Germany through World War II and on to America, is full of convoluted twists and turns, as well as questionable morals. Add to that espionage, intrigue and genius, and you’ve got a tale of realized dreams on the grandest scale. He designed and built the Saturn V moon rocket right here in Huntsville. Although the Space Race has come and gone, the city is a thriving testimony that its diverse foundation and strong emphasis on technology will serve it well in the 21st century. Downtown is dominated by Big Spring International Park, centered on the city’s original water source “Big Spring.” The park incorporates duck ponds, streams and plenty of trees into the urban landscape making Huntsville uniquely natural. Restaurants and shops occupy quaint buildings throughout the city, and good food is never far away. While you’re there, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, with one of the most extensive collections of space artifacts in the world (and Space Camp), is a must-see. The Saturn V alone is more than worth the $20 admission fee.
ROADFOOD: THE PO BOY FACTORY Though a long way from New Orleans, the Po Boy Factory of Huntsville offers the best in Cajun cuisine in an atmosphere that’s very much Mardi Gras in the French Quarter. The ambiance may grab your attention, but the food is the real star. The jambalaya, gumbo and, of course, po’boys are second to none. Dinner is served until 8:30pm Tuesday through Thursday, and until 9pm on the weekends. Find it at 815 Andrew Jackson Way, Huntsville, Ala., 256-539-3616, Poboyfactory.com.
River, the bustling city of Huntsville melts into the peaceful pastures that cover so much of the South. As we continue down State Route 36, we motor past fields of newly baled hay, and Stephen’s pipes send cows lazily meandering away. Eva Road winds us toward Cullman, Ala., site of the Civil War Battle of Day’s Gap. The skirmish, which took place on April 30, 1863, pitted Union Col. Abel Streight, whose mission was to attack the Western & Atlantic Railroad, against Confederate Brig. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest. Streight’s troops, lacking cavalry horses, were forced to use mules picked up from farms in western Tennessee, thus earning themselves the embarrassing title of the “Jackass Cavalry.” In the fight, the Union forces were able to prevent the Confederates from surrounding them. They were only delaying the inevitable as they were surrounded and subsequently surrendered four days later. We leave Cullman on County Road 222, heading mostly westward and deeper into the countryside. The route turns from the typical twolane, rural road to an unmarked, single lane that is almost lost in the surrounding fields. The views are spectacular and we don’t see a single car, truck or human being for miles. Lewis Smith Lake lies just south of us like a many-tailed dragon across the landscape, its thin arms poking their way northward as we cross several of them. County Roads 22, 77 and 41 take us northward toward tiny Addison. By now we are quite hungry and a big sign for Smith’s Barbecue lures us off the track. After a particularly tasty lunch, we plunge deeply into the William B. Bankhead National Forest, one of Alabama’s four national forests, on Highway 278. The path carves through thick, towering woodland
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walls on either side. The sunlight flickers as it struggles to pierce the leafy canopy overhead. The forest is named in honor of former U.S. Congressman and Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead. Though a successful politician, he may be more widely remembered here in SEC country as a member of the University of Alabama’s first football team in 1892. At SR 33, we turn north, and after skirting Cheatham Knob (dubiously considered a mountain at 1,027 feet), we finally exit Mr. Bankhead’s forest. Upon reaching Moulton, we head northeast on SR 24 before again crossing the Tennessee River, this time on US 31. After a right turn on CR 24, and in proximity to Huntsville, we are shocked by one of the most beautiful fields we’ve ever seen. Golden wheat stalks seem to follow the planet’s curve all the way to meet the sky. While we’re stopped for pictures, a local informs us that this particular spot is known as “God’s Porch,” an altogether apt name for such a stunning place. CHASING DAVY CROCKETT The next morning dawns just like the one before it, bright and sunny. This time we head north on 231 through the towns of Meridianville and Hazel Green, across the border and into Tennessee. The scenery yesterday had lots of small, family operations while the farms we’re now passing are far larger and use massive mechanized equipment. We press onward toward Fayetteville, Tenn., but take a sharp left
on 110 just shy of the city. The pavement wanders south and west, past more little settlements and pastures all the way down to the sister cities of Ardmore, Tenn., and Ardmore, Ala., with the state line dividing the two. After cruising the state line in Ardmore, we push back into Tennessee along 31 toward Pulaski. Named after the Polish nobleman Casimir Pulaski, who is credited with saving George Washington’s life during the American Revolution, it has a somewhat checkered past.
they end as quickly as they began, whetting our appetite for tomorrow. We travel through more peaceful rural communities and back into Alabama. Before long, the farmland once again gives way to shops, restaurants and hotels as 72 carries us back into Huntsville. TO THE MOUNTAINS, TO THE MOON The call of the Cumberlands entices us down to the bikes early the next morning. We set out on a northeasterly
THE SUNLIGHT FLICKERS AS IT STRUGGLES TO PIERCE THE LEAFY CANOPY OVERHEAD. Instead of going into the city, we dance around and head west on 64 toward Lawrenceburg. In Lawrenceburg, we meet the man we didn’t know we were looking for, Davy Crockett. Well, at least we meet his statue. It turns out that the King of the Wild Frontier is actually from eastern Tennessee and Lawrenceburg is home to his memorial. Before serving in the Texas Revolution and famously meeting his death at the Alamo, Crockett represented Tennessee in Congress and was known for strongly opposing many of President Andrew Jackson’s policies, including the Indian Removal Act of 1830. From Lawrenceburg, we follow 242 and encounter some of the curves that have so far eluded us;
course down Winchester Road and keep at it until it turns into 121 after crossing into Tennessee. From there, we wind our way north into the foothills of the Cumberland Plateau and things start to get interesting. Just east of Winchester, Tenn., Highway 41A shows us the first real curves of the tour just as Mother Nature threatens us with the first gray clouds. Thankfully, we stay dry as we lean our bikes into the corners and give our sidewalls a thorough workout. A sharp right turn onto 56 brings tighter twisties and even a switchback or two. As 56 continues south, we descend from the plateau and straighten out. Fortunately, what we lose in the curves we gain in scenery. It’s raining softly now and the landscape assumes a stately,
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almost Gaelic solitude. An old stone church in the post office town of Sherwood begs for a photo stop in spite of the rain. A few miles later, we’re back in Alabama carving south on 117. At 72, we hang a right, and if we’d had our fill of curves we could just cruise back into Huntsville at a steady 65, but we haven’t. We depart 72 and rocket down another concrete treasure, CR 33. If it weren’t for pavement in dire need of resurfacing, 33 would be the best riding yet. Even with the rough asphalt thieving our confidence, the tight transitions and switchbacks are a world of fun. A few more state and county roads later, we’re back on 72. The twisties and verdant landscape were well worth the detour. By now it’s early afternoon and we still have plenty of time to check out one of Huntsville’s prime attractions, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. We spend the next few hours examining the fascinating relics from perhaps the greatest feats of exploration in human history, the conquest of space. The whole time, we walk in the
shadow of the machine that took Neil, Buzz and the rest on their incredible journeys to the moon. The Saturn V moon rocket, standing taller than the Statue of Liberty and weighing more than 6 million pounds when fully loaded, is truly a sight to behold. Even more impressive was its ability to lift off the launchpad and accelerate to the more than 25,000 miles per hour required to escape Earth’s gravity. With power like that, it makes even the mighty FJR seem slow. We return to the Holiday Inn in downtown Huntsville with our minds blown. THE LAKESHORE AND FAREWELL It’s our last day, and though it’ll be hard to beat the three before it, we’re determined to try. We leave Huntsville riding south on 431 and it isn’t long before steely gray waters open up before us as we approach Guntersville Lake. The biggest lake in Alabama is the result of the Guntersville Dam on the Tennessee River, which was a project of the Tennessee Valley Authority in the 1930s. The dam and lake
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are named for nearby Guntersville, where we arrive a few minutes later. The expansive lake and impressive river bridge offer alluring views. Just as we enter, we spot a route leading to the right that skirts the shoreline. With short cliffs plunging down to the water on one side and a dense tree line on the other, the sight is reminiscent of a miniature Pacific Coast. The overcast sky only adds to the drama. The sidewalk is full of joggers and walkers enjoying the lake. It’s amazing what you can find if you just go looking. We press onward following 227 through Lake Guntersville State Park. Thick greenery fills our vision. Before long the lake is a memory, and we’re once again weaving between the farms so prevalent in northern Alabama. By the time we arrive in Gadsden, the tour is nearly at an end, and it’s time for Stephen to return to life and work back in Atlanta. At The Coffee Well in downtown Gadsden, we savor some caffeinated brews and recount the places we’ve seen and the roads we’ve ridden. The small municipalities and communities of northern Alabama and southern Tennessee truly harbor treasures that are best discovered with a friend and on a motorcycle. We part ways and I point my faithful FJR back toward Huntsville for one last night in Rocket City. Reprinted courtesy of RoadRUNNER Motorc ycle Touring & Travel magazine (w w w.ro adrunner. travel). RoadRUNNER magazine is a bimonthly motorcycle touring publication packed with exciting travel articles, splendid photography, route maps and other features that help ensure wonderful two-wheeled adventures. Subscriptions are available on our website and by calling 866-343-7623.
FACTS & INFORMATION TOTAL MILEAGE Approximately 720 miles IN GENERAL If you have any interest in the history of rocketry or space flight, then Huntsville must have a spot on your bucket list. If not, the area still offers great riding, lovely countryside, that famous southern hospitality and a unique city that’s certainly worth the visit. It can be very hot and humid in the summer months, so this tour is probably best done in spring or fall. HOW TO GET THERE Huntsville is about three hours northwest of Atlanta along Interstate 75 and US 72, and Interstate 65 runs right by on its way between Nashville and Birmingham. Huntsville International Airport is the most direct connection. FOOD & LODGING Great food is abundant in the city, but once in the farmlands the options dry up fast. So when you see a promising place, you’re going to want to stop. You may not see another for a while. Choices in the more rural areas are mostly small-town diners featuring lots of Southern fare. Hotels for every budget are widely available in the Huntsville area. ROADS & BIKING On this tour, curves are few and far between until you reach the lower Cumberlands where the route can quickly become quite technical. Asphalt is generally in fantastic
shape with the notable exception of County Road 33. The trip is well suited to just about any bike, but I would suggest a comfortable tourer. BOOKS & MAPS • Dr. Space: The Life of Wernher von Braun by Bob Ward, Naval Institute Press, ISBN 9781591149279, $19.95 • Power to Explore: A History of Marshall Space Flight Center 1960-1990 by Andrew J. Dunar and Stephen P. Waring, Create Space Independent Publishing Platform, ISBN 9781478266464, $39.99 • American Map: Huntsville, AL Atlas by American Map Company ISBN 9780841608788, $18.95
CONTACT INFORMATION • Huntsville/Madison County CVB, Huntsville.org • Alabama Tourism Department, Alabama.travel • U.S. Space & Rocket Center, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL, 800-637-7223 Rocketcenter.com MOTORCYCLE & GEAR 2013 Yamaha FJR 1300 Helmet: Bell Revolver Evo Jacket and Pants: Alpinestars Tech ST Boots: REV’IT! Apache Gloves: REV’IT! Chevron
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AZ BOUND An epic adventure in the Southwest. BY KEN & MARY ANN LONG
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y wife and I have always been somewhat adventuresome. In years past we’ve scuba dived in Hawaii, sailed in the Virgin Islands and even lived on our sailboat for two years. But we always wanted to see more of this great country of ours and then two things happened: we were fast approaching 65 and Mary Ann broke her ankle. I had been thinking that I either needed to trike our bike or sell it, and having a trike was the answer if we wanted to continue to ride. We agreed that if we spent the money to convert our Gold Wing to a trike, we would use it for long trips. In June 2013, we converted to a Hannigan trike at Trike Traders in Lake Alfred, Fla. Soon after we bought a large U.S. map and put stickers on places that we wanted to see. We plotted potential routes, made hotel, cabin or condo reservations, and noted the cancellation policy of each place. TripAdvisor informed us of the sites in each area. We were sure to stay at places where we could utilize points we had earned via credit card usage, which saved us some money along the way. In areas where there were several sites to see, we allowed more than a one-night stay. This was most beneficial and prevented fatigue. We tried to keep our travel to no more than 325 miles a day most of the time, as we enjoyed lunch stops in charming
small towns or unique restaurants out of the way but highly recommended by locals. On April 22, we hooked up our Escapade trailer and headed west. The first few days we just wanted to cover some miles. We had previously visited Panama City, Fla.; New Orleans; Biloxi, Miss.; and the USS Alabama in Mobile on our Wing and did not feel a need to visit sites on the way into Texas. The sightseeing part of our adventure really began in Fredericksburg and Kerrville, Texas. THE BEGINNING (KIND OF) On April 26, we spent the day in Fredericksburg, Texas, a wellpreserved town founded by German immigrants. This was the birthplace of Admiral Nimitz and there is an excellent museum memorializing the Pacific theater during World War II. The next day, we took a ride on the Twisted Sisters, on the suggestion of some other bikers at our hotel. This is a route using three roads: Texas Routes 335, 336 and 337. Near the end of the ride we arrived at the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum. MCDONALD OBSERVATORY AND CARLSBAD CAVERNS After we left, we took back roads to Ft. Stockton just to spend the night. The wind on the way was very strong.
Even though the speed limit was 75, we were lucky to do 65 — any faster just was not safe. I guess strong winds in west Texas are the norm. The next day our destination was Fort Davis. In Fort Davis we stayed at the Veranda Inn, which is the oldest hotel in west Texas, built in 1883. The woman serving breakfast was delightful. It turns out that she is 80 years old. The first night there we went to a Star Party at the McDonald Observatory. It had eight telescopes set up for us to view and we were able to see Jupiter, Saturn, Mars and faraway galaxies. It was amazing and the number of stars we could see was far more than at home. The next day we toured the buildings of Fort Davis. After that we spent three days in Carlsbad, N.M. We wish everyone could see this wondrous place. Words cannot describe the vastness and beauty of what is found 750 feet below the surface. This will be a big topic when we get back home. We planned to go to Socorro, N.M., the following day and take a route through the Lincoln National Forest. CARLSBAD, N.M. TO SOCORRO, N.M. After a great three days at the Carlsbad Caverns, it was time to continue our journey. Route 285 North took us to Artesia, N.M., for a quick stop to see the sculptures at the town center, then
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we went west on Route 82. Farther down the road we met the folks who own Runyan Ranches, and enjoyed their quaint roadside store and animal farm. Bikers we had met in Ft. Davis advised us not to miss Cloudcroft, N.M., so we kept on. Between Artesia and Cloudcroft the elevation increased from
the old Route 66. The next day we said goodbye to our Polish friends and rode on to Phoenix. Our first stop was at GWRRA Headquarters to see where it all happens for Gold Wing Riders. In Phoenix we stayed at the beautiful home of our friends Mark and Leslie
VISITORS MAKE SMALL STONE PILES TO SYMBOLIZE was in the front seat acting as co-pilot! A wonderful park — Red Rock THE POWER OF A VORTEX. 3,380 to 8,600 feet in about 90 miles. Exciting! At that elevation the trees were all pines. We were riding through Lincoln National Forest, a very pretty place. From there we had a great ride on Route 244 through an Apache reservation. At lunch in Cloudcroft at Big Daddy’s, we were advised to watch for animals in the roadway, such as cows, horses, elk and other furry friends. We did not see any animals in the road, but we did see plenty of the calling cards they left behind. Next up is Pinetop, Ariz., for a two-day stay. From there we will see the Petrified Forest. PETRIFIED FOREST, PAINTED DESERT, PHOENIX, SEDONA Next stop: Pinetop, Ariz., May 5 and 6. We explored the Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. On the way back we stopped in Holbrook, Ariz., for dinner at a Mexican restaurant on
Scudiere. They treated us like royalty. They provided us with an awesome day at the Desert Botanical Gardens, where we were so fortunate to be able to participate in the release of live butterflies. The time went by much too fast and we left for Sedona hoping the Scudieres would come visit us in Florida soon. We safely made it to the Sedona Summit Resort and we were glad to get settled in after that exciting ride. We planned for a six-night stay here, and were looking forward to a helicopter ride in the Secret Canyon Sunday morning. The weather looked perfect. SEDONA, THE HELICOPTER RIDE, CATHEDRAL MOUNTAIN AND MORE On Mother’s Day, we took a thrilling helicopter tour of the Red Rock Country and caverns of Sedona. I won’t say much about it, except “Wow!” Mary Ann
Crossing — was just across from our lodging at Sedona Summit. Our day hike there provided great photo ops of beautiful Cathedral Rock. This is reported to be one of the magical areas where there is said to be a vortex that gives you inner strength. Visitors make small stone piles to symbolize the power of a vortex. This sure was our spiritual day, as we then went to the Chapel of the Holy Cross. It is a small beautiful church built in to the side of a huge rock formation. Amazing and peaceful. On our route from Phoenix to Sedona, we passed through an intriguing small town called Jerome. It is only 25 miles from Sedona, so we returned for a day trip. Originally, this was a copper mining town. The old hospital is now the Jerome Grand Hotel and the restaurant there is called the Asylum. Fun place. After we got back to the condo, we went outside to take some pics
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THE GRAND CANYON, ANTELOPE SLOT CANYON, LAKE POWELL, ZION NATIONAL PARK On May 15, we left Sedona and rode on to the Grand Canyon. Words just can’t describe it. The enormous, gigantic, huge, deep canyon amazed us. It runs about 275 miles long, is about 10 miles wide rim to rim and on average one mile deep. There are also plenty of animals to see.
scenery change to rocks of deeper red color and bright green grasses appeared. Zion has a great shuttle service that takes you to all the good spots. One was called Weeping Rock because of its constant slow flow of water. Zion is much different than the Grand Canyon. Here we found ourselves in the valley looking up. The contrast between the red rocks and the white sandstone was magnificent. On May 19, our ride from Zion to Bryce was a short one. A stop at Bryce Canyon Visitor Center oriented us to the area and we spent the next day in the park.
stop was so different and made us feel as if we were experiencing another world. May 21: Leaving Bryce we traveled to Torrey, Utah, on Scenic Byway 12. What a special route. Elevation reaches more than 11,000 feet in parts as the road weaves through Dixie National Forest. It was full of views of mountains, red rock, pine trees, cliffs and blue sky. We viewed Capitol Reef and Boulder Mountain along the way. The scenery from the road was as grand as inside the parks. After dinner at Ray’s Tavern, (a great place recommended by locals here in Green River), we rested up for the next day’s ride to the Arches.
We made a change in our route, as we wanted to walk through the Lower Antelope Slot Canyon in Page, Ariz. These are very narrow passages that have smooth walls created by ancient flowing waters. This is a photographer’s dream. As we left Page, we stopped for lunch at the Lake Powell Resort. Because of the drought, the water level was very low, but it is a place of beauty. We crossed into Utah on a westerly route to Zion National Park. Entering Utah was impressive. We saw the
BRYCE CANYON, GREEN RIVER, SCENIC BYWAY 12, CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK May 19 and 20 in Tropic, Utah: we were so comfortable in a cabin at Bryce Canyon Inn. We found Bryce Canyon to be our favorite. It seemed more remote and intriguing. After riding to some viewpoints, we enjoyed lunch at The Lodge at Bryce Canyon, which was built in between 1924 and 1927. Then a three-hour guided shuttle tour took us to parts of the park we had not yet seen. The day was full of wonder. Each
THE ARCHES, MESA VERDE, FOUR CORNERS, CANYON DE CHELLY We arrived in Green River, Utah, on May 21, and checked in at the Robbers Roost. This was a quick overnight stop. The next morning we went on to Arches National Park, where I kept waiting for the Balanced Rock to fall. I think someone used a bunch of super glue. After the Arches, we rode to Cortez, Colo. Destination: Mesa Verde. We checked in at the Tomahawk Lodge for two nights. As it turns out, the owner,
of the sunset. We got to see three things for the price of one: a sunset view, a full moon rising and a Swiss mountain dog named Weaver.
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Theresa, is from Warsaw, Poland. She also has two Great Danes: Harley and Zoey. These were not the best accommodations, but it sure was a friendly place. Being able to walk downhill to explore the pueblo dwellings at Mesa Verde was a thrill. Visitors are permitted to climb down into a kiva, a special round room used for ceremonial purposes. It is hard to believe that these structures date back to the 1200s and earlier. On May 24, we were on our way to Chinle, Ariz. The trip was a short 140mile ride, so we stopped at the Four Corners. We can now say that we have
experience to look up a canyon wall rather than down. The wonderful guide shared much about her culture and the history of her people. She showed us the remains of dwellings hundreds of years old, and pointed out many pictographs and petroglyphs. After the tour, we took a drive along the South Rim to see Spider Rock. A fellow tourist told us this was a mustsee and he sure was right. This was a fitting end to our journey. The view was spectacular. I was able to also get some pics of eight wild horses that were on the bottom of canyon grazing. The next day we pointed our trusty
been in four states (Arizona, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico) at one time. Our final park visit was to Canyon de Chelly. It started on Sunday after we waited for a morning rain to stop. We decided to take a guided three-hour tour. We went down into the canyon in an SUV driven by a young Navajo woman. This precious and beautiful land is owned by the Navajo Nation. Visitors are asked not to take pictures of the Navajo families who live there or of their homes. It was a totally different
iron horse eastward. We are on our way home and drove about 350 miles to Santa Rosa, N.M. This has been a fabulous trip and we are so fortunate to have had these experiences. THE “LONG” TRIP HOME We departed Chinle, Ariz., after seeing the special sites at Canyon de Chelly. In the hotel parking lot, as we were preparing to head home, we enjoyed talking with a fellow who arranges and leads motorcycle tours. He was
escorting a group of five Frenchmen traveling on rented Harleys as they explored the Southwest. While riding to Santa Rosa, N.M., we saw rain up ahead and decided to stop and wait it out at a truck stop. There we met two biker buddies from Cleveland. Those two had ridden to Los Angeles and were on their way back to Ohio. What a fun conversation we had as the storm passed. Mary Ann had to have her picture taken with them. We rode on with them for a time after the rain passed. On our way to Lubbock, Texas, we stopped at a McDonald’s and met a local man who had built his own trike. It included a seat for his blind dog named Buddy. In Lubbock, we had a great meal at the Triple J, which was next to the Buddy Holly monument. Afterwards, we drove around Texas Tech, which has a very pretty campus. Then Mary Ann said she wanted to go to the Lubbock Prairie Dog Town. I thought it was a dog park, but there were actually hundreds of prairie dogs to entertain us. As we entered Florida, we stopped for gas in Pensacola. In the parking lot were seven bikes from FL1-D, the local GWRRA Chapter. The friendly riders welcomed us back to Florida, which was a great way to return to our home state. We spent our last night in Tallahassee. At the hotel there was a little boy no more than 2 years old who just loved sitting on the bike. He cried when his grandpa took him off! We are glad to be home and look forward to sharing more of our adventure with everyone.
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THE NEXT LEVEL A family commitment to a family ride.
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f you attended the bike show at Wing Ding 36 in Madison, Wis., this year, there were quite a few bikes that were worthy of their awards. There was also one that flew a bit under the radar: a custom persimmon red 2013 Gold Wing with a Hannigan trike kit pulling a matching trailer. As our team was taking photos, a gentleman in black shirt and hat with matching yellow lettering on both approaches me. He puts his hand on my shoulder and says, “Now what you need to be taking pictures of is that red trike right over there. That’s mine.” Big smile, shakes my hand. “I’m Tim Jr., nice to meet you.” Tim Bazemore Jr. was one of three Members at the bike show with that same combination of black hat and shirt with yellow embroidery, often seen walking with each other through the show. The next was his son, Tim Bazemore III, the owner of an F6B, plus a man that Tim Jr. refers to as his son, Keavin Cofield, who rides a late-model Gold Wing. And not only are their rides clean, but the sense of family that comes off them is potent. WINGWORLDMAG.COM
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THE NEXT STEP The elder Bazemore, Tim Jr., first showed interest in riding back in 1972 when he was in the military. “I just saw all the guys riding and I got an itch. And in ’76, I decided to scratch it.” For a few years he was riding 750s and 1100s, but when his first child was born, he put things on hold. “I kinda backed up a little bit and the itch kept on itching,” he says. For a while, Tim Jr. focused on family and developing his business. He started out in landscaping, but as the market became saturated, he realized that he wanted to be a part of a venture that would always have a need. When the option came up to do medical transport with the aging community, he jumped on it. “Mentally, it gets stressful sometimes, but physically, it’s nothing compared to landscaping.” When his son, Tim III, finished college, he came onboard the business as well. Then there’s Keavin Cofield, Tim Jr.’s service manager — but more on them later. Come 2008, Tim Jr. finds himself back on a bike again. “I went straight to the Gold Wing,” he says. “You know,
everything is there. It’s one terrific ride. And it’s also comfortable, obviously. I thought it was very comfortable for my passenger. So I was just, hands down, Gold Wing.” The bike stayed on two wheels, but as he hung out more and more with other riders who performed in parades (including a group named Zodiac that he joined), he realized that riding on three wheels might be the way to go. “You didn’t have to worry about putting your feet down. That was one of the biggest things.” Once his wife started showing a preference for a third wheel, it was off to pick up a new Wing — but he decided it was best for him to keep the two-wheeler as it was. You know, just in case. Of course now he had a new itch and the trike was about to scratch it. NEXT ON DECK It bears some mention that Tim Jr.’s trike is not like many others. There’s a reason for that. The Wing was designed to be a clean show winner that attracts attention, but isn’t overt or gaudy. And he nailed it.
The bike is a 2013 Level III Gold Wing and, after doing some research on the rear suspension, he had a Hannigan trike kit installed. “I got it from a dealer in January. I did not ride it. I put it on a trailer and I carried it directly to a trike dealer.” Now between his two stints riding bikes, Tim Jr. had some experience with restoring classic cars, and therefore had made some contacts in the industry (he still owns about 15 at the moment, including a ’66 Lincoln Continental and a ’59 Cadillac convertible). One of them was Ben Batts of Carolina Concepts in Wilson, N.C. (phone: 252-230-8594) and the first issue that Tim Jr. wanted to address was the rear end of the trike. “I said ‘Ben, what can we do to change this trunk? Can we put a light on the trunk that looks like the light that’s on the rear of the bike?’” Tim Jr. says. “And he wouldn’t give me an answer. He said that he’d think about it.” As anyone who’s ever dabbled in customization knows, modifying that rear trunk involves a lot of fabrication. And then tweaking the light to make it look and feel like it’s supposed to fit in that trunk is even more of a challenge, which makes it doubly difficult. Ben had a lot on his plate. After f inally agreeing, Ben purchased a 2012 Gold Wing rear taillight and sized them down proportionately to fit into the trunk. Then began the bodywork, which was a complex process in itself, taking hours upon hours of sanding and fitting. When it was all said and done, Tim Jr. called Ben a genius and thanked him for the amazing work. Of course Ben wasn’t done yet, as he still had to prime and paint the bike. But Tim Jr. didn’t just want a traditional paint job; he wanted something that would stand out. Kind of. “I have a red Ford pickup truck and Ben asked me what color I wanted to paint [the trike].
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“I MADE A PLEDGE THAT I’M GONNA SEE SIX STATES EVERY YEAR,” TIM JR. SAYS. “SIX NEW STATES EVERY YEAR ON MY BIKE.”
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WHEN THEY GOT TO SOUTH CAROLINA, THEY WERE THERE MAYBE THREE DAYS BEFORE KEAVIN TRADED IN HIS BIKE FOR A GOLD WING. “HE HAD NEVER MADE A PAYMENT,” TIM JR. SAYS. “HE TRADED IT AND GOT A GOLD WING.” I said, ‘Well, I’m just gonna paint it the same color as my truck.’” Ben wasn’t having any of that and when Tim Jr. suggested the addition of a metal flake, Ben knocked that down as well. But what Ben did discover was a custom persimmon red that he added a touch of metal flake to and that made all the difference. “We call it ‘hot couple.’ But it’s this very unique color, but it’s very nice,” Tim Jr. says. There are other details as well. Walking around the bike you can see the lighting and chrome accessories that go all over both the bike and the trailer. There’s also custom tweaks on the fiberglass so that Tim Jr. could more easily use the foot pegs, and Ben adapted custom trim pieces to the bike and trailer for extra flair. It’s done so well that you’d never know it was done if it wasn’t pointed out. THE NEXT GENERATION While Tim Jr. is finding his way back onto two (and eventually three) wheels, Tim III was starting to get the itch himself. He came to his dad and explained how he wanted to get a bike himself so that the two of them could spend more time together. “Like the average father, I was skeptical about him getting a bike,” Tim Jr. says. “But, I had to do it anyway and he got a sport bike initially.” It was a Yamaha and that’s when Tim III started riding alongside his father on his Gold Wing. About a month or so later, they find themselves at a dealership with Keavin, who wanted in on the fun. He bought himself a cruiser — not a Gold Wing, not yet — which made
Tim III start rethinking his decision to get into a sport bike. The three of them planned out a trip to South Carolina and then they hit the road on their three different bikes. Two distinct things happened on that trip that changed the dynamic of the group. First off, Tim Jr. and Tim III were riding a long stretch, and Tim Jr. wanted to try out something different, so he suggested that they switch bikes. With Tim III now on the Gold Wing, he realized that it was such a different — and positive — experience than riding his Yamaha, but even the concept unnerved the 31-year-old man. “I didn’t want to admit it at the time, but it was a comfortable ride,” Tim III says. Keavin had the second realization. He didn’t have much experience riding — maybe a month, if that — so he didn’t quite know what he was looking for when the cruiser came into his life. “And we got 100 miles on the trip and he started looking down; he looked real sad and he made a comment. He said, ‘You know, I don’t feel comfortable.’” Tim Jr. says. “I said, ‘What’s the problem?’ He said, ‘All these Gold Wings out here.’ I said, ‘You know, you’re OK, you’re fine. Everything’s fine, relax.’” When they got to South Carolina, they were there maybe three days before Keavin traded in his bike for a Gold Wing. “He had never made a payment,” Tim Jr. says. “He traded it and got a Gold Wing.” Although now Tim III could accept that he liked the Gold Wing, he wasn’t quite prepared to buy a GL1800 in full trim. But now the Gold Wing F6B was an option, so he traded in the Yamaha and started riding a Honda. He had
some of the engine parts chromed, because it wasn’t quite up to his standards, and that was part of the reason why he took home a trophy in Madison. Meanwhile, Keavin has moved on from the cruiser to a GL1800 of his own. Although he’s not technically related to the Tims, that doesn’t matter to anyone. “He’s kind of like a brother,” Tim III says. “We just all have that relationship — like a family oriented relationship. He feels like a brother.” Tim III and Keavin often find themselves riding across North Carolina when they’re not working together, keeping the bond that much tighter. THE NEXT STOP Now that everyone in the extended family rides a Gold Wing of some sort, the plan is to do as many rides as they can. In Tim Jr.’s case, he’s making up for lost time. Even though he was in the military for years, he hasn’t spent much time outside of North Carolina, and he wants to change that. “I made a pledge that I’m gonna see six states every year,” Tim Jr. says. “Six new states every year on my bike.” And so far, so good. He accomplished that goal in 2013, and, as of Wing Ding 36, had met his quota for 2014 as well. He’s only 60 years old, so if he keeps riding for the next six years, he’ll have the lower 48 knocked out for sure. As for the rest of the family, Tim III and Keavin plan on taking more rides as well, which should make for some quality riding time together. The group has only been in GWRRA a few years now, so they’re still new to the Member scene as it were. But we think they’ll be here for a long time. And we can’t wait to see what they do next.
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here in the world are you? More specifically, where in the continental U.S. are you? OK, well instead of weeding you all out one by one geographically, let’s just have an open call for Gold Wingers of the Pacific Northwest (PNW). Those of you in the states of Washington and Oregon must love being able to take advantage of gloriously scenic coastal cruises (well, when it isn’t raining, that is). Just know that a good 80 percent of motorcycle-riding Americans would do unspeakable, unforgivable things to have just one opportunity to ride the roads you do. Hopefully, you haven’t taken these praised byways and secret passages through some of the continent’s most prized stretches of land for granted. But just in case you’ve missed a wideopen, serene back road here or a hardly cruised shortcut there, we’ll help you find them on your way to Nevada this coming June for Reno Rendezvous. We’ve been examining maps and scouting around to find you some of the best routes to journey through on your ride to the Silver State. Now, to better encompass the majority of PNW riders out there, let’s start in Seattle since it’s the largest major city along the coast before hitting Canadian territory. Any mapping software or app will tell you that the quickest, most direct route to Reno is straight down Interstate 5 to Eugene, Oregon, where you’d veer into national forest country while cutting through the northeastern corner of California and into Nevada. That much is true — this path will get you there in roughly 12 hours and you’ll surely see some awesome stuff along the way once you exit the major highway. But if you really wanted to take the quickest, most basic route, you probably wouldn’t be reading this, now would you? Didn’t think so.
So instead of making a beeline to Reno, let’s have a little fun first, shall we? Who doesn’t love the ocean? Better yet, who doesn’t love going for a motorcycle ride along the ocean? Exactly — the sea is a must-see and the Pacific Northwest serves up some of the best coastline experiences out there. The best way to reach the shore is going west when you reach Olympia, Wash. On I-5 take exit 104 towards Aberdeen/Port Angeles, and then [take US 101 before you] hit WA-8 west toward Montesano. The scenery won’t be all too exciting this far into the stretch, but it picks up a bit while on WA-8 and after it transitions to US 12 west. From there, hop on the ramp toward JCT WA-107 and turn left onto US 101. It’ll be a 30-minute ride south before you’ll come close to water or hit any exciting twisties or switchbacks, but you’ll experience it all once you make it to South Bend. The road to the absolutely stunning cruise along Willapa Bay is just around a few more turns, and once you’ve made it, the coast is yours. Along with attractions that only Mother Nature can offer in this region, there are places along the bay to take in local shipbuilding history or indulge in locally caught oysters and clams, which are both abundant here. Now we understand that it might be next to impossible to ride away from the sea breeze on your knees, so just know that if you want roughly 175 more miles of cruising down the Washington and Oregon coast before heading toward Nevada, it’s there for the taking. Taking a stab in the dark, we’ll just figure you haven’t had your fix of the ocean air just yet and proceed along the coast by hitting a few more stops with the ocean to our right. Just south of Willapa Bay is the Columbia River, which you will cross over and enter into Oregon territory. There are many twisty roads before
you reach the bridge over the river, so be prepared for an exciting stretch of your journey. The first piece of land you’ll hit after crossing the 21,000-foot Astoria-Megler Bridge is the small city of Astoria, which actually holds some notoriety in the film industry. Aside from the cult film The Goonies being filmed in this small town, there’s also the Oregon Film Museum within city limits that stands as a shrine and educational summit to films that have been made in the state. The museum has overtaken the old Clatsop County Jail building, which has starred in a few movies itself. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The Shining and Stand By Me are just a few critically acclaimed movies that have been filmed in Oregon, which some people in the industry refer to as Hollywood North. Not only does the museum stand as a showcase for the state’s cinematic achievements, it also allows visitors to become part of the action by allowing them to walk onto live filming sets to reenact famous scenes from their favorite movies. Before leaving, you can edit your own film and learn more about the behind-the-scenes operations of a working movie set. Stopping here is a definite must, because when else will you be able to become a movie star, director and cinematographer in a single day? Even though you’ve seen quite a bit already, the ride down the 101 has just begun. Along the way south, you’ll come across Tillamook State Forest, and more importantly (if you’re hungry) the Tillamook Cheese headquarters. Surely you’ve sampled its amazing cheeses, ice creams, butters or other dairy products it so masterfully produce. Touring the factory is as simple as showing up and walking in, as it allows visitors free, self-guided walks through the facility. But don’t fret, the staff hasn’t forgotten about your rumbling tummy.
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You’ll want to get an early start the following morning if you plan on making it to Reno at a somewhat decent time, but if you’re still game to slow play the trip, there is still much to do and see. To leave Eugene city limits, you’ll want to head to I-5 southbound to OR-58, which is your ticket into the wilderness. This first stretch is roughly 85 miles long and rolls straight between the Willamette and Deschutes National Forests. There are developed campsites here in case you feel like spending a night away
SO INSTEAD OF MAKING A BEELINE TO RENO, LET’S HAVE A LITTLE FUN FIRST, SHALL WE? state forest. The road here is windy and curvy making it an exciting romp through the tree-lined oasis. The 56mile run through the forest will end at Highway, 26 where you will hang a right into Portland, which is only 23 miles farther. But if the big city isn’t a detour you’d like to make, stick to the slower-paced coastal life on 101 until you reach Newport where you’ll cut across on [US] 20 east (Corvallis Newport Highway), which turns into Highway 34 and crosses OR-99 where you will take south for an hour into the college town of Eugene. This is an excellent place to hang your helmet for the night since there is plenty to do here and it’s the largest city you’ve come across since Seattle. The road to Reno is still 430 miles long from this point and the rest of the ride goes through more forest terrain. Enjoy the city life while you can and get some good grub at Papa’s Soul Food Kitchen at 400 Blair Boulevard, or Glenwood, who pride itself on serving the true taste of Eugene, winning many Best of Eugene awards such as “best breakfast,” “best family dining” and best value” — you can’t lose at this spot.
from the big city lights and if you’re truly in the mood to rough it, the national forests here offer dispersed camping. This form of camping means that if you have the skills and capabilities to set up camp far out in the sticks, outside of developed areas, you are welcomed to do so. Plan ahead and bring necessary supplies along for this adventure. This is still, in fact, the wild, wild west. When you come up on US 97 south, turn right and enjoy the relatively straight shot down to Klamath Falls. This stop may be your last as you depart Oregon, but it will definitely leave a lasting impression on you, especially if you call on Roe Outfitters. These guys specialize in outdoor adventures and seeing how you’re about to get your last true taste of Oregon, you might as well stop to smell the flowers (or do some rafting or fly fishing). This just isn’t a snack-andpotty-break kind of pit stop — the good folks at Roe Outfitters will get your mind and body in gear depending on what your interests are. If floating on the water for a bit grabs your attention, a guided kayaking trip down the Wood River might be what you’re in need of. If rafting just doesn’t float your boat, you
can try one of the guided fishing tours, or try duck or goose hunting on private ranches. Roe Outfitters has arranged to offer guests many different ways to enjoy the natural world and if you’ve always wanted to try any of the above, now is the perfect time to give it a go. US 97 will change names to US 39 and CA-139 south as you cut through the northeastern corner of California. From the California border, you’ll still be looking at just more than 200 more miles to Reno. Now, just as the last bit of Oregon was, your trip through the Golden State will resemble the same type of forested landscape as your move through Modoc National Forest and past Eagle Lake. Pit stops through here will be smaller townships and campsites, but you still need your fill of quiet time because once you get to Reno, it’ll be nothing but bright lights and hootin’ and hollerin’ the whole time (which might actually be a welcomed change away from your trek filled with solitude and relaxation). On an interesting side note, you will be passing through Susanville as the highway changes to US 395 south. This former logging and mining town is now home to California’s maximum security High Desert State Prison that opened in 1995. A 2007 PBS documentary, Prison Town, USA, has focused in on this town and how the relatively new prison has resuscitated the rural community. Through this interesting route, we’ve encountered many stops that may have easily gone overlooked before. Not only have we ridden through portions of the Pacific Northwest that may have been totally unfamiliar until now, we’ve also sponged up some local culture that is unique to this region. Reno is a straight shot away and is just under 20 miles into Nevada after crossing over from California. Hope you’ve had a great run to the Rendezvous, ladies and gents. May your ride back home be just as epic!
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headquartered at Redstone Arsenal, a federal facility constituting the city’s southwest borders, to modify the design of missiles for use as rockets. It was von Braun’s team who created the propulsion system, which launched the USA’s first satellite, as well as the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Dynamic tests of the various propulsion systems would regularly shake the ground in and around the test areas on Redstone Arsenal and often extended into areas within the city. The design and testing of the rocket propulsion systems is the genesis of the Rocket City nickname for Huntsville. During the 1960s, thousands flocked to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center on Redstone Arsenal to see firsthand where these technological marvels were developed. When the demand for tours and thirst for knowledge outgrew the capabilities on-site, it was determined that an off-site facility was needed to showcase the hardware and tell the story of our space program, and so the Alabama Space &
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Rocket Center was born. Today, the U.S. Space & Rocket hotels from which to choose, all offering special rates for Center serves as the official visitor center for NASA in Wing Ding 37, along with several campgrounds in close Huntsville. It’s here you can see the only full-scale, full- proximity, you’re sure to find just the right place to relax stack space shuttle, as well as one of only three Saturn V moon rockets in IT’S HERE YOU CAN SEE THE ONLY FULL-SCALE, FULLexistence. The Saturn V rocket here was described by Dr. Neil deGrasse STACK SPACE SHUTTLE, AS WELL AS ONE OF ONLY Tyson as “the most wondrous piece of THREE SATURN V MOON ROCKETS IN EXISTENCE. hardware there ever was.” The Center is also home to Space Camp and Aviation Challenge. There have been more than 600,000 after exploring the great outdoors. Check out our website at Huntsville.org/wd37 for the latest info. graduates of Space Camp since its inception in 1982. Make the Huntsville/Madison County Visitor Be sure to allow time to visit the U.S. Space & Rocket Center while you’re here for Wing Ding 37. The Center is Center at 500 Church Street your first stop when you conveniently located just off Interstate 565. It’s easy to find. arrive. We’ve got complimentary discounted attraction Just look for the 363-foot-tall Saturn V rocket mock-up. As admission coupons available (including the U.S. Space & Rocket Center), and discounts for sporting and arts and we say in the South, you can’t miss it! If you haven’t already done so, be sure to make your entertainment events as well. We’re open seven days a accommodation reservations. With more than two dozen week and can’t wait to see you! WINGWORLDMAG.COM
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Please Note: To cancel or make a change to your reservation, please refer to the “Request for Change” link located in your confirmation email. Please do not call the hotel directly unless it is within 72 hours of your arrival. Due to advance booking, confirmation numbers will not be available or distributed until after September 15, 2014. We appreciate your patience. If you have any questions about Wing Ding 2015 housing, please call 844.GLDWING (844.453.9464) and ask for Wing Ding Housing or email your inquiry to lwalker@huntsville.org. 500 Church Street NW, Suite One, Huntsville, AL 35801 | 800.843.0468 | huntsville.org
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REGISTER TODAY! SIMPLY MAIL OR FAX YOUR COMPLETED FORM Contact Member Services at 800-843-9460 with any questions. Visit wing-ding.org and click “REGISTRATION” at the top of page.
RIDER’S NAME:
__________________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME:
________________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
MAILING ADDRESS:
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CITY/ST/ZIP:
____________________________________________________ COUNTRY: _______
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________ HOME PHONE:
____________________________ ALT. PHONE: ___________________________
PREREGISTRATION:
(Postmarked before July 16, 2015) Number of Life Members ____________ x $20 = $_______ Number of Members ________________ x $40 = $_______ Number of Non-Members ___________ x $50 = $_______
LATE REGISTRATION:
(Postmarked July 17, 2015 - August 6, 2015) Number of Life Members ____________ x $22 = $_______ Number of Members ________________ x $45 = $_______ Number of Non-Members ___________ x $55 = $_______
DAY PASS:
(Sold on-site only) $22 per person $15 GWRRA Members Day Pass Fee includes the following: • One-day pass to indoor Trade Show • One-day access to Demo Rides on all participating manufacturers’ bikes (subject to availability) Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing must be received at the Home Office on or before August 6, 2015, and are subject to a $15 processing fee. No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted. Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities and events! You will receive a confirmation via email 24-48 hours after your registration is processed. Please visit our website for hotel and camping information. Armbands,
NOW IN SEPTEMBER!
THURSDAY - SUNDAY ( N E W D A Y S)
FULL REGISTRATION INCLUDES: • 4-day pass to indoor Trade Show • 4-day pass to Demo Rides on all participating manufacturers’ bikes (subject to availability) • Wing Ding Welcome Party • Access to Seminars and Parades • Access to Opening and Closing Ceremonies • Optional dinner and priority seating prior to free Entertainment Event • Access to free Evening Entertainment Event
• Souvenir Event Pin and Pocket Guide • Exclusive opportunities for tours, dinners and other ticketed events • Numbered armband for chance at thousands of dollars in amazing prizes! • Precision Drill Team Exhibitions and other performances • Optional Rider Education Safety Courses, CPR Classes and more
tickets, T-shirts or any other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the registration area (see website for hours and location). In accordance with federal regulations, some prizes may be subject to up to 25% federal withholdings payable prior to receipt. FAX or MAIL this form to: GWRRA Member Services, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450. Fax: 877.348.9416. Call 800.843.9460 or 623.581.2500 for more information. Register on-line at: wing-ding.org Facebook “f ” Logo
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RIDER EDUCATION COURSES
The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number of participants. You will be notified of your class time and location as soon as possible. Note: Certification cost is per bike! $20 refund after course completion. ARC:
Experience advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, and swerving plus mental and situational strategies in GWRRA’s own Advanced Rider Course. Co-Riders welcome. 8 hours (classroom and range) # OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________ Rider _________________________________ Co-Rider ______________________________
ARC (Recertification):
The GWRRA ARC for those who have PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED the ARC. Includes discussions at the beginning of the course and between exercises. 5 hours (range only) # OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________ Rider _________________________________ Co-Rider ______________________________
SIDECAR:
Experience advanced techniques of riding with a sidecar as well as situation strategies and accident avoidance tactics. 8 hours (3 classroom/5 range). # OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________ Rider _________________________________ Co-Rider ______________________________
TRAILERING:
Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable travel. Motorcycles only--no trikes or sidecars please.8 hours (3 classroom/5 range) # OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________ Rider _________________________________ Co-Rider ______________________________
TRIKE:
This course teaches advanced riding skills for the trike rider such as maximum braking, swerving and turning. 8 hours (3 classroom/5 range) # OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________ Rider _________________________________ Co-Rider ______________________________
TRIKE/TRAILER:
This course combines the Trike Rider Course (TRC) with some guided practice in backing a trailer. 8 hours (3 classroom/5 range) # OF PEOPLE _______ $50 per bike = ________ Rider _________________________________ Co-Rider ______________________________
CPR/FIRST AID (New):
This course is designed to teach and certify you in the basic principles of CPR and First Aid. 8 hours
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CHARGE MY:
CPR/FIRST AID (Renewal):
This course is designed to refresh and recertify you in the basic principles of CPR and First Aid. 4 hours # OF PEOPLE _______$50 per person = ________ Name _________________________________ Name _________________________________ Name _______________________________
p Check p Money Order p M/C p VISA p AmEx p Discover
Number: _________________________________________________ Exp. ________ Signature: ___________________________________
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_____ 5 Tickets _____ 10 Tickets _____ 20 Tickets _____ 40 Tickets
= $15 = $20 = $30 = $50
Total _____________
Must be present to win! Drawings held at Closing Ceremonies*. GWRRA not responsible for filling out tickets or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or counterfeit tickets will be voided.
GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 1 Yard (18 Tickets) 3 Yards (54 Tickets) 7 Yards (126 Tickets)
= $10 = $20 = $40
Total _____________
4 Winners! Must be present to win! Drawings held at Closing Ceremonies*. GWRRA not responsible for filling out tickets or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or counterfeit tickets will be voided.
BBQ DINNER September 5th, prior to free Evening Entertainment Event. Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Rolls, Watermelon. Lemonade and Iced Tea. # OF PEOPLE _______ x $16 = ________
SOUVENIR T-SHIRT (Place quantity next to size.)
____ Small ____ Medium ____ Large ____ XL ____ 2XL ____ 3XL ____ 4XL
x $15 = _____ x $15 = _____ x $15 = _____ x $15 = _____ x $17 = _____ x $20 = _____ x $20 = _____
Embroidered Polo Shirt
(Moisture wicking performance material)
____ Size ____ x $30 = _____
Total _____________
RIDER EDUCATION TOTAL: _______________
Name: ___________________________________________________
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Your Choice! A New Honda Gold Wing or $10,000 in Cash!
(Seating is limited, while supplies last)
# OF PEOPLE _______$50 per person = ________ Name _________________________________ Name _________________________________ Name _________________________________
Please send check or money order in equivalent U.S. funds. All others will be returned to sender for adjustment. Please do not send cash.
GRAND TOTAL: ENCLOSED:
GRAND PRIZE
BIKE SHOW COMPETITION # OF BIKES _______ x $10 = ________ Includes souvenir pin.
POKER RUNS (8 Winners!) Must be present to win! Includes souvenir pin. 1st ($500), 2nd ($250), 3rd ($100), 4th ($50), 5th-8th ($25 each). Winners will be posted on Closing Day. Five card draw.
# OF HANDS _______ x $10 = ________
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Home2 Suites – 78 suites – 256.971.1667 home2suites3.hilton.com – 6.8 miles*
A Candlewood Suites Hotel – 123 rooms 201 Exchange Place, Huntsville 35806 – 6.8 miles* 256.830.8222 / 800.946.6200 / candlewoodsuites.com
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B Comfort Inn – 70 rooms 4725 University Drive, Huntsville 35816 – 4.5 miles* 256.562.2525 / 800.424.6423
Hilton Garden Inn Space Center – 101 rooms 4801 Governors House Drive, Huntsville 35805 256.430.1778 / hiltongardeninn.com – 4.3 miles*
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Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville South – 102 rooms 301 Boulevard South, Huntsville 35802 – 5 miles* 256.881.4170 / 877.782.9444 / hiltongardeninn.com
C Country Inn & Suites By Carlson – 170 rooms 4880 University Drive, Huntsville 35816 – 4.8 miles* 256.837.4070 / 800.456.4000 / countryinns.com D Courtyard By Marriott – 149 rooms 4804 University Drive, Huntsville 35816 – 4.4 miles* 256.837.1400 / 800.321.2211 / courtyard.com E
DoubleTree Suites – 145 suites – 4.7 miles* 6000 Memorial Parkway South, Huntsville 35802 256.882.9400 / 800.222.8733 / doubletree.hilton.com
M Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hsv. West 109 rooms – 2600 Old Fairway Road, Huntsville 35806 W 256.837.7171 / holidayinn.com – 8 miles* N Holiday Inn Research Park – 200 rooms 5903 University Drive, Huntsville 35806 – 6.1 miles* 256.830.0600 / 800.845.7275 / holidayinn.com
T SpringHill Suites by Marriott Downtown – 149 rooms 745 Constellation Drive, Huntsville 35801 – 0.2 miles* 256.512.0188 / marriott.com U SpringHill Suites by Marriott West/ Research Park – 88 rooms 320 Providence Main Street, Huntsville 35806 – 7.3 miles* 256.430.1485 / marriott.com V TownePlace Suites by Marriott – 86 rooms 1125 McMurtrie Drive, Huntsville 35806 – 6.7 miles* 256.971.5277 / TownePlaceSuites.com W Westin Huntsville – 200 rooms 6800 Governors West NW, Huntsville 35806 – 7.3 miles* 256.428.2000 / westinhuntsville.com
MADISON ACCOMMODATIONS
O Homewood Suites by Hilton - Downtown – 101 rooms X Best Western Plus – 164 rooms 714 Gallatin Street SW, Huntsville 35801 – 0.6 miles* 9035 Madison Boulevard, Madison 35758 256.539.1445 /homewoodsuites.hilton.com 256.772.7170 / bestwestern.com – 11.3 miles* F Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa – 295 suites 800 Monroe Street, Huntsville 35801 – 0 miles* P Homewood Suites at the Village of Providence Four Points by Sheraton - Airport – 148 rooms Y 107 rooms – 15 Town Center Drive, Huntsville 35806 256.539.7373 / embassysuites.com 1000 Glenn Hearn Boulevard, Huntsville 35824 – 13.3 miles* 256.895.9511 / 800.225.5466 256.772.9661 / 800.241.7873 / starwood.com G Church FairfieldStreet Inn by – 79 AL rooms 500 NWMarriott · Huntsville, 35801 homewoodsuites.hilton.com – 7.5 miles* 1385 Enterprise Way, Huntsville 35816 – 6.2 miles* Z Hampton Inn Madison – 153 rooms 256.533.5723 · 1-800-SPACE-4-U · www.huntsville.orgQ Marriott Huntsville – 290 rooms 256.971.0921 / 800.228.2800 / marriott.com/hsvfi 9225 Madison Boulevard, Madison 35758 – 11 miles* 5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville 35805 – 4.4 miles* 256.464.8999 / 800.426.7866 / hamptoninn.com H Hampton Inn University – 159 rooms 256.830.2222 / 800.228.9290 / marriott.com 4815 University Drive, Huntsville 35816 – 4.6 miles* La Quinta Inn & Suites Madison – 76 rooms ZZ R Microtel Inn & Suites – 62 rooms 256.830.9400 / 800.426.7866 / hamptoninn.com 105 Westchester Drive, Madison 35758 – 11.4 miles* 1820 Chase Creek Row, Huntsville 35811 – 5.9 miles* 256.258.2777 / lq.com I Hampton Inn & Suites Hampton Cove – 95 rooms 256.859.6655 / 800.771.7171 / microtelinn.com 6205 Highway 431 South, Huntsville 35763 ZY Radisson Inn Huntsville Airport – 136 rooms S Residence Inn by Marriott – 78 rooms 256.532.2110 / hamptoninn.com – 8.1 miles* 8721 Madison Boulevard, Madison 35758 – 11 miles* 6305 Residence Inn Road, Huntsville 35806 – 6.2 miles* 256.772.8855 / 800.333.3333 / radisson.com J Hampton Inn & Suites/Home2 Suites 256.895.0444/ 800.331.3131 / marriott.com/hsvri 7010 Governors West Drive, Huntsville 35806 *Mileage indicates hotel distance from VBC/Convention Center Hampton Inn & Suites – 97 rooms – 256.971.1850 hamptoninn3.hilton.com – 6.8 miles*
500 Church Street NW Huntsville, AL 35801 256.533.5723 · 1-800-SPACE-4-U · www.huntsville.org
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DV8 SPORTS PLAY SET WWW.DV8SPORTS.COM SETS STARTING @ $499.95
DV8 Sports is a revolution in golf equipment. Relying on patented quick-connect technology, DV8 allows an entire set of clubs to be carried in a backpack. The result—DV8 makes golf accessible to anyone anytime, especially those of us who live to be on two wheels. Now you don’t have to choose to ride or golf—DV8 and do both.
BAKER BUILT WWW.BAKERBUILT.COM 1-800-451-9464
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Want to See who’s in your blind spot and Signal to them? Signal® Mate Blind Spot Mirrors are made in the USA with Muth’s LaserAblated, Chrome Te c h n o l o g y . Designed to easily install over existing Signal® Mirrors. Order with our new, Larger, 7-LED Signal® Mirrors ($189) for the ultimate in Signal® technology. Plug-n-Play install.
NPMOTOWEAR WWW.NPMOTO.COM
The Worlds Best Air Flow Control System. Air Wing Products are easily adjustable to Direct Cooler Air to Rider and Co-Rider in hot weather. They also keep you warmer and dryer in cold and wet weather by deflecting the Cold Air & Rain Away. Air wings keep you covered head to toe with Hand Wings, Air Wings w/ Lowers, Leg Wings & Foot Wings.
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Base layer clothing designed for the motorcyclist worn by everyone! Moisture transport system-wicks moisture away from the body. Antiodor technology-prevents growth of bacteria. Smooth flat lock seams. Packs very small and dries very quickly when washed. Feels great against your skin! Available in Men’s and Women’s sizes-short/long sleeve shirts, women’s tank tops, shorts and long pants. Polyester composite - MADE IN THE USA. Dealer inquiry’s invited.
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If you are a serious rider - our cushions were Made for You.They’re designed to keep you cool in the summer & warm in the winter. Plus, give you a little extra padding. Whether you’re riding across town or across country - you’re sure to have a better ride with Cross Country Cushion. Comfort at an affordable price! Made of the highest quality fabric & foam.
BLING WINGS SHIRT AND JACKET GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCATION GWRRA.ORG SHIRTS: $32.99 EA. / JACKETS: $59 EA.
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Item #3180000 / Bling Wings shirt $32.99 Black or White SM - 3XL Item #3181006R / Bling Wings jacket $59 Black or Red SM - 3XL Visit cart.gwrra.org or call 800.843.9460 to order
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CALENDAR We list only GWRRA-sponsored and supported functions by category, name, date, location, and contact person and information. For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit online listings according to GWRRA Region, District and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months in advance of an event and will run through the month of the issue’s cover date. “Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately the fourth Friday of the month, three months before the issue’s cover date. To submit event information, email editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. To help assure inclusion, please include “Event” or “Events”
in the subject line of an email. ***To best understand the EVENTS SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE, use the cover date (for example, September 2009); do not count that month (September); count back two months (in this case, August and July). Therefore, the fourth Friday of June is considered the fourth Friday the submission is due for the September issue.***
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EVENTS SEPTEMBER 3 – 6, 2015 GWRRA PRESENTS WING DING 37 LABOR DAY WEEKEND IN HUNTSVILLE, ALA. Come join GWRRA as we bring Wing Ding to Rocket City, Huntsville, Ala. Not only have we moved the event to Labor Day weekend to make your traveling plans run smoother, but we have even more fun and events planned. Come join in the fun!
CHAPTER EVENTS NOVEMBER 15, 2014 CHAPTER AZ-R ANNUAL CHILI FEST FUNDRAISER. RideNow Powersports Peoria, 8546 W. Ludlow Drive, Suite 100, Peoria, Ariz. Come join us for some great chili, fun and games, poker walk and our Arizona Precision Drill Team. Prizes for best chili as well as some super awards. Admission is $10 and gets you all the chili you can eat, plus all the games you want to play. A drawing will be made for each game at the end of the event. Poker walk will have a high- and low-hand
JUNE 18 – 20, 2015 GWRRA PRESENTS RENO RENDEZVOUS IN RENO, NEV. Take a trip out west to beautiful Reno, Nev., to join GWRRA at the first-ever Reno Rendezvous. This is an all-new event, the likes of which you’ve never seen before. What will happen? What kind of activities will you be able to do? Stay tuned to Wing World magazine for all your Reno Rendezvous info.
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AUGUST 20 – 23, 2015 INTERNATIONAL GOLD WING SPECTACULUM, MECHERNICH, GERMANY. Squires, maidens, peasants and knights. Hear ye, hear ye. Let it be known that GWRRA requests your presence at the International Gold Wing Spectaculum, August 20-23, 2015, in Mechernich, Germany at Burg Satzvey Castle, a 12th century moated castle that is still occupied. Flag, torch and light parades; knight’s banquet; music; dancing; competitions; a medieval ambience; fireworks and more are foreseen by District Germany and Chapter Colonia for your enjoyment. Let’s celebrate GWRRA’s 35 years in Germany and Europe. Come along and eat, drink and be merry. More information soon at Goldwingspectaculum.eu. winner. Activities start at 11am. For more information, contact Jim Oliver at Chapterazr@gmail.com or 623-6946356. JANUARY 17, 2015 FL2-L LAKELAND FIREBALLS SUPERHEROES AND VILLAINS RALLY — 10am – 2pm. New location. Come out and join us for some good, clean fun, hero-and-villain style. Registration is $12 per person for a barbecue lunch. Best-dressed contest, games, silent auction, 50/25/25 and $500 Grand Prize. Event address is Lake Gibson United Methodist Church, 424 W. Daughtery Road, Lakeland, Fla. For more information visit Lakelandfireballs.com, or contact Michael and Rosemary Grimes at Mgrimessr@verizon.net. JANUARY 25, 2015 MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER MS-B’S 29TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF at Paul B. Johnson State Park, south of Hattiesburg, Miss., on Hwy 49. (N. 31.13386 W. 89.24439). We bring the chili, visitors bring the cheese, onions,
chips, crackers, and whatever else you like with your chili, or dessert or soft drink. Start serving at 11am until it’s gone. 50/25/25 at closing. Contact number: 228-265-0262
Pomeroy, WA, 99347. 509-780-3024 or Nanagayle9@gmail.com. Your stunning pin will be mailed to you.
FEBRUARY 14, 2015 GEORGIA CHAPTER S SWEETHEART FUN DAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015. Will be held at Midway Christian Church, 1406 Hog Mountain Road, Winder, Ga., 30680. Fun starts at 10am and goes until 2pm. Lunch will be served, also door prizes, silent auction and the highlight of the day will be Chapter challenges. For more info contact Pat and Craig Whitehouse, 770-867-2649.
PHOTO & OTHER TOURS ID-Bs POTATO TOUR Visit six different cities in any state that spell “POTATO.” Take a picture of your bike and the town hall, post office or other significant town landmark. Send your pictures and your tour story to: Gayle Turner, P.O. Box 391, WINGWORLDMAG.COM
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RULES FOR 2014 “WHERE’S WINGY” CONTEST FOR GWRRA MEMBERS: WIN $50! Here’s how the contest works: You can find Wingy anywhere in your Wing World magazine!
Entries must include your name, mailing address, phone number, GWRRA membership number and the following: • The page number on which “Wingy” is located. • The location on the page where “Wingy” was found.
Follow these instructions: Find Wingy (shown here).
A winner will be randomly chosen on December 4; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone. Additionally, the December winner’s name will be published in the February 2015 issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner per issue.
Next: Email your entry to: contest@wingworldmag.com or you may mail your entry to: WW December “Wingy” Contest, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. All entries must be received before November 28, 2014.
So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking for Wingy, we’re sure you will find tons of interesting goodies along the way. So, what are you waiting for? Good luck and happy hunting!
Legal stuff: Contest will run, starting with the January 2010 issue of Wing World magazine, and may be discontinued without notice by the publisher. By participating in this contest, entrants agree to the specific rules, terms and conditions provided for this particular contest as stated in the Rules given here. ELIGIBILITY AND ODDS OF WINNING: No purchase necessary to enter. Limit one entry per Member. Multiple entries will not improve chances of winning. Contests are open to any member of GWRRA, except employees of GWRRA, IBVC, affiliates, subsidiaries, and successor companies, contest sponsors, advertisers and/or promotion agencies, contest prize suppliers, participating advertisers and immediate family members of anyone so situated. “Immediate family members” shall include spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws”, or by current or past marriage, remarriage, adoption, co-habitation or other familial extension, and any other persons residing at the same household location, whether or not related.
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AS S O C I AT I O N L E A D E R L I S T I N G S MEMBERSHIP IN ALL 50 STATES. REPRESENTED IN 52 COUNTRIES. * DENOTES SENIOR OFFICER
Anita & J.R. Alkire Bill & Dea Ann Gray Bruce & Barb Beeman Bob & Nan Shrader Bob & Carolyn Pinet
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DIRECTORS: RAY GARRIS..................................................................DIRECTOR............................................................................ 2233 E. BEHREND DR .................. PHOENIX............................ AZ............. 85024................602-404-6875 ANITA ALKIRE.....................................................DEPUTY DIRECTOR ............................................... 4331 SUMMIT DR .......................LA MESA .........................CA ...........91941 ................ 619-741-8893 BILL GRAY ...........................................................DEPUTY DIRECTOR ............................................... 1820 W. KENT PLACE . .............BROKEN ARROW .........OK...........74012 ................ 918-231-9371 BRUCE BEEMAN ...............................................DEPUTY DIRECTOR ............................................... 1910 7TH AVE NE . .....................AUSTIN ...........................MN ..........55912............. 507-433-4286 ROBERT SHRADER ...........................................DEPUTY DIRECTOR ............................................... 9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . ..........SAN ANTONIO ..............FL ............33576 ............. 352-668-3164 BOB PINET ..........................................................DEPUTY DIRECTOR CANADA............................. 1315 SHERWOOD CT.................BURLINGTON ................ON ..........L7M1C8 ..........905-336-6166 DAN SANDEROVICH ................................................DEPUTY DIRECTOR OVERSEAS ................................ MOSHAVA ......................................... YOQNEAM......................... ISR ............ 20600 ...........972-542-300-311 TONY & MICHELLE VAN SCHAICK ...................RIDER EDUCATION DIRECTORS................................ 1822 LANDSTROM LANE ............ FUQUAY-VARINA ............ NC ............ 27526 ...................919-346-1433 BOB GREER ..................................................................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT DIRECTOR.................... 223 BEGONIA COURT ................. GRIFFIN ............................... GA ............ 30223 ................... 770-473-1316 JOE PRICE .....................................................................LEADERSHIP TRAINING DIRECTOR ......................... 9506 W MARIPOSA ST................. PHOENIX............................ AZ............. 85037 ..................623-680-1776 JEFF LINER ....................................................................DIRECTOR OF FINANCE................................................ PO BOX 54 ........................................ CALHOUN ......................... TN............. 37309 ................ 423-336-5835
REGIONAL DIRECTORS: JIM JACKSON.....................................................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................................... 500 LEE RD 931 .........................SMITHS STATION .........AL............36877 ............ 706-326-8546 THOMAS WASLUCK .........................................NORTHEAST (B) ...................................................... 279 CHURCH RD. ......................MOUNTAIN TOP ...........PA............18707 ................570-474-1014 LEE TIECHE .........................................................GREAT LAKES (D) .................................................... 11290 S 450 E .............................ELIZABETHTOWN ........IN.............47232 .............812-579-6500 BRUCE WATKINS...............................................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ................................ 3503 DANA DR ..........................JACKSON .......................MO ..........63755 ............573-450-8050 KEITH MORRISON.............................................SOUTHWEST (F)...................................................... 7320 WILLIAMSBURG RD NW.ALBUQUERQUE ...........NM ..........87114 ............. 505-922-9250 JACK WAGNER...................................................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................................ 2700 DUPONT . .........................EDMOND ........................OK...........73034 ............ 405-359-7892 TERRY HUFFMAN .............................................BIG SKY (I) ................................................................. 280 NE PALOMAR CT ..............HILLSBORO ...................OR...........97124 ............. 503-648-0343 ALAN LITTLE.......................................................APPALACHIAN (N) .................................................. 9742 NC 138 HWY.....................OAKBORO ......................NC...........28129..............704-485-4756 PETER RUSSELL ................................................UNITED KINGDOM REGION UK.......................... 9 A CHAPEL LANE ....................WICKEN CAMBS...........ENG ........CB7 5XZ ... 44-1353-350885 CA N A DA JOHN WAIT .........................................................GREAT ......................................................... GREAT NORTHWEST (J)........................................ 1238 QUEBEC ST.......................VANCOUVER.................BC ...........V6A4G7 ........604-628-6657 BOB PINET ..........................................................CENTRAL CANADA (K) .......................................... 1315 SHERWOOD CT.................BURLINGTON ................ON ..........L7M1C8 ..........905-336-6166 ALLAN TUCKER .................................................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L) ..................................... 265 STEVENS RD RR 1 .............LONDONDERRY ...........NS ...........BOM 1MO .....902-662-2276
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TRUSSVILLE MOBILE HUNTSVILLE ANNISTON MONTGOMERY
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SAMSON ATHENS TUSCALOOSA THOMASVILLE PHENIX CITY GADSDEN MILLBROOK RUSSELLVILLE MCCALLA DOTHAN
COLVIN, D* CHAPMAN, R MULLENIX, D LUKER, P SHIRAH SR, R CATER, W WESENBERG, T* SWINDLE, M* ANTHONY, L WILLIAMSON JR, B
334-222-1294 256-509-2338 205-792-7345 334-682-5592 334-499-5000 256-390-3404 334-264-0685 256-412-3804 205-492-9728 334-237-0466
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TURNER, D MCGALLIARD, R
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LIBERTY, C AMMONS, D WEAVER, A PRENTICE, T* HOWARD, L* BAIRD, D SANGSTER, R BROWN, G GASTON, S OLIVER, J READ, J WARD, C MELBY, M
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ARKANSAS GLASSCOCK, J BRANDON, N AUSTIN, R COOPER, K CARR, J GRAVES SR, R LOVELESS, J DELLINGER, R LISTER, S VANZANT, R
870-623-4578 479-685-2268 501-835-9697 870-215-2579 501-915-8079 479-629-6003 479-858-2452 501-944-4705 501-514-4687 479-461-0849
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PUTERBAUGH, V WILSON, L MILLER, J KENNISH, C MOCABEE, G FREELAND, K DOWDY, R TAIT, B BODDEN, S BLACK, R DAVIS, M JOLITZ, J* CRITZMAN, M* BOYAJIAN, G AGEEV, A PALATINO, S STARK, K KUELLMER, D WILSON, D PORZIO, C* RIPPE, S HARRIS, R
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CONNECTICUT BURNS, J* POIRIER, J OLSON, M*
401-728-6617 203-378-1183 860-923-9966
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IOWA CITY DES MOINES CHEROKEE MASON CITY BURLINGTON CEDAR RAPIDS OTTUMWA WATERLOO DAVENPORT SHELDON FT DODGE
D/D KS-A KS-B KS-C KS-F KS-H KS-P KS-Q
EMPORIA WICHITA GARDNER TOPEKA EL DORADO HUTCHINSON WICHITA ARKANSAS CITY
D/D KY-A KY-C KY-G KY-H KY-S KY-T KY-W KY-Y
RADCLIFF LOUISVILLE LEXINGTON FLORENCE SHELBYVILLE ELIZABETHTOWN PAINTSVILLE CORBIN MAYFIELD
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HAHNVILLE BATON ROUGE LAFAYETTE SHREVEPORT WEST MONROE ALEXANDRIA SLIDELL HOUMA LAKE CHARLES METAIRIE DE RIDDER FRANKLINTON
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seat (very good), exhaust muffler (solid, good shape), many NOS emblems and small parts, too many to list. Used rebuilt 1000cc engine. Contact Al, 306-9492251 or Alschultz@sasktel.net. 1994 GL1500 candy apple red Gold Wing Aspencade, 91,600 mi. Very good condition, always garaged, trailer hitch, new alternator and battery, Russell custom seat with backrest. Will email pix on request. $4,000. Mike, 520-4311647, Mikesandyhudson@cox.net, Casa Grande, Ariz. 1999 Gold Wing SE with Voyager system. Two-tone green, 30,400 miles, always garage kept, runs great! $9,500. 281543-4996. 2002 Gl1800 Silver w/blue pinstriping, Immaculate. 79K. New tires, brakes, & battery. Many extras: Custom exhaust, lots of chrome trim, trailer hitch, CB antenna, driver backrest, trim lights, flashing brake lights, trunk luggage rack, $8,700. $2K below bluebook. Burbank, Calif. (818) 384-4462. Ericobermeit@ aol.com. 2002 Gold Wing GL1800, beautiful pearl orange, 35K miles with 67 added-on extras. $14,750. Text me for photo or questions. 601-750-6696, Madison, Miss.
2005 HD-883, 9,300 miles, like new, $4,550 obo. Pearce, Ariz. 520-403-1333. 2005 GL1800 and Bushtec trailer for sale. Both garage kept. Low miles on bike (33,000). Both are in great shape. I can send pictures by email. Asking $14,800 obo. Must sell due to health reasons. 2005 Honda Valkyrie, 9,000 miles, candy black cherry (burgundy), SwitchBlade windshield, bike cover, service manual, Easy Rizer big blue jack, $25,000 U.S. 250-359-7793. Crescent Valley, B.C., Canada, V0GIHO. 2006 Yamaha Roadliner bought new in 2010, metallic charcoal and green paint, “S” (highest) level of factory chrome, stock exhaust system, 14,150 miles. Accessories: Corbin 45L saddlebags, Ultimate saddle w/backrest, fender luggage rack, taillight multiplexer, engine guard, touring handlebars, Batwing fairing and highway lights. Tires replaced at 13,000 miles w/Avon Tyres, battery replaced December 2013. Dealer serviced, garage kept, needs nothing. Transferable, extended Yamaha warranty. $8,500, call/text Jim at 703-864-0598 or email Gwrra.chapteri@comcast.net. 2006 GL1800, black, 23,604 miles, very
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TRIKES 1999 Honda Gold Wing Trike — 1500cc with Lehman trike kit. 68,918 miles, ruby red color, new alternator this year. New battery this year. Extended (taller) windshield, custom rims, luggage rack, two helmets with J&M headsets. Included armrests, well-maintained, covered and garage stored over winters. Asking $13,000 or best offer. Mm5309@ sbcglobal.net. 2005 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 trike, 33,500 miles, Lehman Monarch II conversion, F4 tall windshield, wire wheels, CB, lots of chrome, EZ-Steer. $27,495. Also matching Escapade Elite pull-behind trailer, Stonegard bra, lighted spoiler, mag wheels, garment bag, spare wheel/tire. $2,895. Also 2010 Ironhorse 2-bike/1-trike flip-top fiberglass trailer, electric brakes, spare tire, tie-downs, etc. $6,850. Package deal — all three — $33,000. Pictures available. Steve Trissell, Fla., 863-8732676. Strissell2835@comcast.net. 2006 Gold Wing trike with California Sidecar conversion. Gold, 32,366 miles, Diamond custom seat, chrome front wheel, loaded with accessories, LED lights, one owner, kept in garage. Excellent condition. $28,500. 2007 Escapade trailer, gold, $3,200. Selling due to death of driver. Can buy trike and trailer together for $31,300. 309-3427806, Swans1965@comcast.net. 2006 (Level 4) GL1800 & Hannigan trike
with airbag, aux. fuel tank, ABS, comfort package, premium audio, Navi, titanium with chrome & black. Save $13,000$14,000 over 2014 with a nearly new condition Gold Wing trike: $27,890. Twotime show award winner (including first place!). For complete information visit mytrikeisforsale.com. This is something special and it is very rare to find an airbag-equipped Gold Wing Hannigan) Trike! 2008 Gold Wing trike GL1800, Roadsmith, pearl white, 4,700 miles, excellent condition, always garaged. Many extras, $28,000. Also, 1995 black Bushtec trailer. $1,500. Houston area. Bob, 307-389-4040 or Rmclayton64@ yahoo.com. 2008 Gold Wing w/Hannigan conv. Loaded with chrome and lights. New brakes and battery. CB, nav, comfort package, Tulsa tall windshield, cup holders, fender bars, backrest, armrest. 65K. $28,000. Would take cheaper twowheeler in trade. 870-476-2916, text anytime, call daytime. 2012 Can-Am Spyder R/T, 5,200 miles with CB, power steering, backrest, heated hand grips, electric windshield, cruise control, reverse. $19,500. Call 601684-4917 or 601-331-2434. Btaylor13@ cableone.net. Bobby Taylor, Miss. 2014 trophy-winning, custom-built trike; H.D. front end; complete rebuilt VW 1600 engine and trans; powder coat paint; too many extras to list; mileage 17. $15,000. 405-200-5974.
TRAILERS & SIDECARS 1980 completely resorted Motorvation (completely enclosed seating). All-new wiring, powder coating paint, carpeting, tire, shock. Lots of chrome. It was a labor of love to restore it. No motorcycle, only the sidecar with universal mounting. Asking $2,500. Spent over $5,000 on the restoration. Call Tim McShane at 562-920-6564. Be sure to leave a callback number if you get the answering machine.
1999 Kwik Kamp King. Has all options, cooler, chrome wheels, bumper, burgundy covers, sky blue canvas, etc. Comes with all equip. to go camping. Extra spare. New condition. Stored in heated garage. Contact Al, 306-9492251 or Alschultz@sasktel.net. 2012 Razor, no-ramp trailer. Independent suspension, optional 13-inch white spoke wheels and spare tire, optional LED taillights and the “ez-cranking” option. New, with options, $2,400. Asking $1,800 OBO. Many photos and an operation video on the manufacturer’s website, Razortrailers.com. (I’ve triked my Gold Wing and it doesn’t fit on the trailer anymore.) Call Cal at 706-839-7655 for more info or photos of my trailer which has <100 miles on it. 2012 Wells Cargo V-Nose cargo trailer. 6’x12’ w/rear ramp & side door. Front rock guard. Two-tone pewter and gray. Inside light, six tie-downs to floor, front wheel chock. Single axle, radial tires ST205/75r15. Very low miles. $3,500. Can send pictures. Bob, 603-448-3707 or Harryr70@hotmail.com. N.H.
PARTS & ACCESSORIES New in box GL1500 Gold Wing parts. Starter and stop switch assy. Right side cost $121.99, sale, $95. Part No. 35013-mamagu. Battery right side cover, blue, cost $308.99. Sale, $200. No lettering on cover. Also, used seat, black without backrest. $100 in good shape. Used set of mirrors, red, $50. Phone 812-894-2665 or cell 812-2516683. You pay shipping. Ask for Tom. Looking for a right footrest assembly (rear brake side) and a gear shift lever for a 1981 to ’83 Honda CM400T or CM450E project bike. Email Donww@bell.net or call 905-894-1694 and ask for Don. Chrome Champion trike wheels, 15”x7” 4 lug, excellent condition, $375 plus shipping. 407-970-3590, Frankfort, Ky. 2005 GL1800 OEM parts for sale. Painted parts are black cherry color. Air duct trim, chrome, L/R $100; lower cowl, grey, $80; key cover assy. with
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emblem, $18; brake pedal, $30; radiator grill, L/R, $50; saddlebag molding, red (4 pcs.) $200; side cover protector set, L/R, $100; fairing air vents, upper and lower, L/R, $55; cowl trim molding, L/R, $65; passenger foot boards, L/R, $125; driver foot peg assy. $35; trunk molding, red, (3 pcs.) $150; exhaust tips, L/R, $140. Call Lon. 920-723-2969.
Big Bike Parts ........................................ 031 Bill Mayer Saddles ..............................035 Bradford Exchange ............................009 F4 Windshields .....................................019 Gene’s Gallery......................................002 Gordon’s Heated Clothing, Inc. ....039 Iron Butt Magazine .............................035 Jitterbug - First Street ........................ 021 Joe Rocket .............................................005 KD Cycle, Llc .........................................040 Klock Werks Kustom Cycles ..........022 Küryakyn.................................................003 Niehaus Cycle Sales..........................063
Stock seat and passenger backrest from 2005 GL1800. Excellent condition. Passenger seat is heated. $200 plus shipping. Call Craig, 810-923-9236 or email Craigdbennett@yahoo.com. Women’s black leather jacket w/liner, small, $75; women’s orange mesh jacket OSI w/liner, XS, $75; women’s mesh riding pants, black w/liner, size 4, $75; women’s black leather vest, XS, $30; women’s black leather chaps, small, $70; cooling vest, small, $20; 319-752-0451 or cell, 319-759-1566. 2008 new steering head for GL1800, $50. 2004 used, low miles, steering head for 1800, $25. Both plus shipping. Bob, 603448-3707 or Harryr70@hotmail.com. N.H.
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2012 GL1800, white, all rear parts from trike conversion, all new parts. Saddlebags with lights, rear end, etc. Can send pictures. $800 plus shipping. Bob, 603-448-3707 or Harryr70@hotmail. com. N.H.
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Richland Roadster ...............................016 Rider Insurance....................................025 Satellite Radio Superstore .............. 037 The Trike Shop ........................................C4 Tow-Pac, Inc ..........................................004 Trikes By Rodney ................................. 031 Volunteer Cycles & Trikes Llc ........022 West Volusia Tourism........................036 Wing Stuff.Com ...................................... C3
Excello Machine & Welding Works since 1921. Specializing in cast iron welding. Acetylene preheat normalization work. Repairs on manifolds, worn or broken castings, gear teeth, worn shafts. Machining capacity 42”. You’ve tried the rest, now try the best. 260-2 Tenth Ave, Paterson, N.J., 07524. 943-341-1673. For rent: two lg. RV spots. Full hookups — 50 amp serv. 18-hole golf course, Wellton, Ariz., 30 miles east of Yuma, Ariz. on I-8. $350 each plus utilities. 760-288-5962. Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (2) log cabin rentals by private owner, 5BR, 5BA — sleeps up
to 16 ea. Movie theater room, rec room. 3-day min. rental. Ideal to share with 5 or 6 couples. Check website (Bigfootcabins. com) or VRBO #3471921 and Home Away #3608815, also on Facebook and YouTube. Call Steve Belkowski @ 865325-9009 (Discount to GWRRA Members). Genuine log cabins in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. for rent (daily, weekends or weekly). One bedroom/one bath or our newly refurbished two-bedroom/two-bath. Ideal for honeymooners or couples that want to think and act like honeymooners. Special rates for GWRRA Members. Personal rental, not a business. Please check website at Tnlogcabinsforrent.com or call 800-383-1401. Please mention GWRRA. Disney World lakefront home rental. 3/2, fully furnished, four miles from Disney entrance. Private wharf on 100-acre lake. Great fishing. 24/7 security gate. Clubhouse near home with three pools, Jacuzzi, tennis courts and playground. $700-$850/wk. GWRRA Members only. Gary, 832-707-1473. Camper and lot for sale. Location: Venture out at Gatlinburg (a gated community adjacent to Smoky Mountains National Park, 5355 Parkway East). Paved streets, clubhouse, pool, friendly neighborhood. Only $32,000. 423-383-0339. Lot 144 — Camper (8’x35’) and 35’x60’ beautifully landscaped lot. Camper has new double roof, 12’x32’ covered porch with outside fireplace, picnic table, gas grill. Completely furnished, new fridge, heaters, A/C, TV, microwave, bed and mattress, sofa bed, oak laminate flooring. Outside storage chest (with many yard tools). $46 property taxes/yr. Paved driveway for two cars. Conveniently located across street from recreation center. Five beautiful acres of premium, quality land plus two very nice mobile homes, plus a very nice hand-operated car wash. Decorated with large, beautiful trees and grass. Quiet and very peaceful. Good place to live with family and additional room to build new home. Bargain price of $97,500 obo. Call Ken, owner, at 336961-8442. This property produces an income of $15,000/yr.
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p ROB MCINTOSH 2005 GL1800 / TORRINGTON, WYO.
There’s always room for an overnight stay at Tom Feeser’s place. That’s my metallic blue 2005 Gold Wing. DECEMBER 2014
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t BILL & KATHY MARTIN 2004 GL1800 / BATAVIA, OHIO
I wanted to send in a picture of us riding Deals Gap last year on our 2004 black GL1800 Gold Wing. We bought it new in 2004 and it now has more than 136,000 miles. It’s still going strong; what a great bike. We are active Members of Chapter OH-E2, as well as past Chapter Directors, and we do a lot of riding with our Chapter. We love that Bushtec trailer, too.
t MIKE DELLADIO GL1800 / FISHERS, IND.
This photo was taken in August 2013 during a side trip from Sturgis and Yellowstone.
t KEVIN & BRAD GREENWALD 2012 GL1800 / SHEBOYGAN, WIS.
After riding solo out to Colorado from Wisconsin to meet up with my son (stationed at Fort Carson), we rode our Hondas up to the top of Pikes Peak on Labor Day 2013. My 2012 Gold Wing never skipped a beat on the climb and its little brother, my son Brad’s 2007 Honda ST1300, kept pace as well.
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