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year to Willville Bike Camp, in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. Ron

says this photo of his 2001

GL1800 (with 91,000 miles on it) was taken in front of Mabry Mill

on the Blue Ridge Parkway about

two miles from the campground.

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F e a t u r e s Aftermarket Seats & Seating Comforts ............................................................................40 A “Guy Ride” Through the Sierras ......................................................................................58 On the Road to Bangladesh, Part III ..................................................................................49 Chapter Motorcycle Game: Where Am I Now? ..............................................................56 Great Roads to Wing Ding 32, Part 1 ................................................................................44 I n f o B y t e s Product Report on Park-N-Move Dolly ............................................................................12 Wing Ding 32 Preliminary Schedule ..................................................................................39 Spring Special Shopping Section ..........................................................................................66

Advertisers Listing ..............................................76 Another Point of View ..........................................7 Association Leader Listing ................................79 Classifieds ..............................................................77 Events......................................................................83 Finishing Touches ..................................................90 Golden Dealers ....................................................18 GWRRA Official Products ................................86

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GWRRA/Rescue Application ............................64 Hall of Fame ..........................................................85 In Memoriam ........................................................85 International News & Views ..............................10 In the Zone..............................................................4 Just Jokin’................................................................64 Motorcycle Goodies............................................75 News Briefs ..........................................................16

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Product Previews ................................................22 Readers’ Responses ..............................................8 Readers’ Rides ......................................................88 WING DING 32 APPLICATION ....................71 Wing Ding 32 Hotel & RV/Campsite List ......74 Wing Ding 32 Hotel Map ..................................73 Wordsearch Puzzle..............................................70 Workbench............................................................24

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My Near-Disastrous “First Time Out in the Rain” But no, not so. Plus, I didn’t want to look foolish. Only after the ride did I realize how foolish I must have looked anyway—and how foolish I definitely had been! That’s because:

ince we covered rain gear extensively in last year’s April issue of Wing World but not in this year’s April issue, I thought I’d just take a moment to bring up the subject here. After all, for many riders, it’s time to start thinking about prepping for their first wetweather ride of the season. And for all riders, a little reminder of plain old prepping in general is always a good thing.

—As we made our way down a “highway” with no streetlights, I could barely see at all as I peered over my dark glasses and directly into the driving rain (I used to wear a half-helmet). —From being drenched and increasingly cold from the ever-more-chilly air, my body began shivering almost uncontrollably. Dear God, please let me survive this and not go down, I prayed. I’ll never be this stupid (unprepared) again.

Whenever I think of riding in the rain, my first thought is almost inevitably about my first solo ride in a downpour. Talk about being unprepared! Here’s how the story goes… It was my first time at Daytona Bike Week with my own bike, and I was determined to show off. Riding down Main Street and having to reach down to pull my clutch into neutral by hand (I had a rat bike) somehow made me feel “extra special”. Hah, they can see I’m no newbie, I thought to myself. Of course, they probably also thought, “That poor girl doesn’t even have a thin dime to fix that thing.” They’d have been right, but that thought never even occured to me at the time. So there I was, for days, riding with the big boys on all brands in clear weather and tearing around like a little terror whenever I could open her up. A comment was even made to my then-boyfriend, “Who’s that guy? He’s a bit of Speedy G, isn’t he?” (Two things to note:Thank goodness I wasn’t in a crash because I was nearly as unprepared with my safety gear back then as I was with my rain gear. And thankfully, I’ve learned to slow down since then, at least on surface roads within city limits.) Anyway, getting back to the rain…One would think that constantly hearing forecasts for rain showers by the week’s end would have prompted me to purchase some rain gear from a vendor. But no, not so.Whether I was simply throwing caution to the wind or was just too inexperienced at the time, or both, I figured, Nah, I’ll just tough it out if the rain hits. After all, it’s Florida so I’ll be warm even if it rains. Ding! Ding! Wrong answer! 4

One day I simply headed out with some buddies to a small town about 40 miles east of Daytona Beach so I could yet again show off (guess the Main Street thing that first day had kinda gotten in my blood). However my girlfriend, who I hadn’t seen in years, wasn’t home from work yet and we had to wait around a couple of hours to surprise her. Then, of course, she wanted us to stay for dinner, etc. Well, the long and short of it is that it got late, it got dark, it started pouring, and some of the crew had to get back to camp. Now here again, if I’d have been a smarter (or more knowledgeable, however you want to say it) rider at the time, I would have made some assessments before choosing to ride. Just to name a few, I would have taken a look at all the environmental obstacles facing me (the dark, the rain, the increasing chill in the air). I would have assessed my lack of accumulated riding skills (having rarely yet ridden in the dark, having never yet ridden in the pouring rain). And I would have assessed my lack of proper, and especially weatherrelated, riding gear (I didn’t have enough warm layers or even gloves; I didn’t have clear glasses with me; and I certainly didn’t have a stitch of rain gear). If I had known to honestly assess these, and other, risk factors, I’m certain I would have said, “Thanks guys, you go on ahead. I’ll stay here for the night and head out in the morning.”

—Twice I felt my rear tire kick out behind me and realized, If that kicks out any more, I have no idea what to do to try to correct the situation. By the time we got to a spot where I could signal our group to safely pull over, I was shaking so severely (from both nerves and from the cold) that my friends had to literally help me off my bike. My buddies were kind and didn’t say anything mean to me like, “You should have known better.” But I knew I should have known better—at least a little better anyway. So what did I learn from my near-disastrous “first time out in the rain”? Well, first and foremost, that riding a bike is no time to be pigheaded and/or prideful. That means you should assess your situation and not ride unless you’re confident you are as prepared as possible—be it riding apparel, training/experience, physical condition, etc.—for the conditions (and the likely conditions) you will face. Second of all, I learned that staying dry while you ride is not “comprising your toughness”, it’s “staying safe”. Of course you guessed it. I immediately bought some rain gear! ● Wing World

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ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW

The New Officers Certification Program:

We Fretted and Fussed—but Are Now All Fired Up! By Ron and Dianna Miller, Region D Directors

After all of our Leadership Training Instructors from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio got home from the Training Summit held recently in Phoenix, they were all fired up about the new Officers Certification Program. We wanted to present it to as many District and Region Team Members as we could on January 30 & 31, 2010. So we all read the letter that the Directors of Leadership Training, Dave and Kathy Orr, had sent out to everyone, and we also talked to a few of the trainers to get their input on this program. It didn’t take very long for us to realize, however, that some people were going to have some heartburn over the way some things were worded and with some of the things that are changing in the way we operate within GWRRA. But in reality—even though there are a few new things and some changes in how we do things—the basics are staying the same. This program is intended to make us stronger and to put the importance and the pride of a leadership position within the Association back to where it should be. We were informed that we should become familiar with the following: • The new “Officer’s Handbook” that is now on the Officers’ Connection website. • The email from GWRRA’s Customer Service about “Planning and Budgeting procedure to ensure 501 (c) 4 Compliance”. • To be familiar with and to understand all that is available on the Officers’ Connection and how to use it. That sounds like a lot of information, but it’s material that every Officer in GWRRA needs to know about. In fact, so should every Officer candidate, and much of it is covered in the OCP Training— that’s why it takes a day-and-a-half to complete! But getting back to our meeting, we had a total of 55 Members who became part of the Indiana, Michigan, Ohio Districts and Region D Teams. We were the very first in the world to undergo this training and, yes, we had a very good time doing it. Everyone learned something, and we did find some flaws in the materials and presentations, but then that’s to be expected. After all, this is an Association of volunteers. (Think of this, our Federal Government has been working on the Social Security and Medicare plans for years, and they aren’t even close to being perfect. So give us a chance to make it better!) When the training was complete, we all agreed that this was needed and that it should have been started a long time ago. Did we cover things we already knew? Yes. Was it a good learning experience? Yes. Did we learn anything new? Yes. Is it really necessary? YES! Now, we know there are those who do not feel that they should be required to take the training or that it means they are being asked April 2010

to dedicate more time into being an Officer. Let’s address those two issues by mentioning that: First, a Member has to be “Certified” to be a Bike Show Judge, a Seminar Presenter, a Leadership Trainer, a PLP Facilitator, a Medic First Aid Instructor, an ARC, TRC, or ERC Rider Instructor and so on. Therefore, why shouldn’t our leaders of all people at all levels be “Certified Officers”? After all, they’re the Members who are responsible for everything from coordinating the fun to doing the Financial Statement to being a Mentor and a troubleshooter (and, hopefully, looked up to). The lifeblood of this Association is its Members, and these people are leading our Members. Second: The District Teams and Region Teams are trying to make it as easy as possible for this task to be completed in a timely manner. Priorities are being rearranged and Teams are taking the training to several locations throughout the Districts and the Regions. In fact, the Region Directors from all over the USA and Canada have agreed that there are no boundaries and that Members are free to go wherever it is easiest for them to participate in order to complete the OCP. The dates and locations of all the training is being coordinated and are (or soon will be) available on the National Leadership Training website. Bottom line: The added time is very minimal. In a discussion with Frank Albert, Region N Director, he said, “This is nothing more than ‘Certifying’ and being able to ‘Track’ what we should have been doing all along”. That’s true. And, like Dennis Hull, North Carolina District Director, wrote: “First of all, nobody is being forced to do anything in GWRRA. Each of us is a volunteer, and the definition is ‘a person who performs or gives his services of his own free will’. The new OCP doesn’t alter that definition. After all, all GWRRA Members will continue as Members without being asked to participate in the OCP Training. The change is that Members who wish to volunteer as Officers will have to undergo the OCP Training in order to hold Officer positions.” Dennis goes on to say that this is no different than many other volunteer organizations such as the United Way, the Boy Scouts of America, Habitat for Humanity, etc., which all have their own training and operating requirements. If you ask, almost every District Director and/or Region Director all over the country has at one time or another been approached by Members, Officer candidates and Officers who ask question after question about what their job is and/or what is expected of them and how they can become successful leaders. When you have a situation like this, it means your Association needs some basic training and guidance. That’s what the new Officers Certification Program is designed to do. We must make these leaders and potential leaders more knowledgeable about GWRRA and how it is designed to operate. Are we going to change everything overnight? No. Will it change how we do business? Yes. In the near future, we hope to see GWRRA leaders who know exactly what their roles are and are proud of them!

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Thanks for the Recent Article on Traveling with Your Co-Riding Wife The “Gee, I Wish She’d Go With Me” article by Randy Powell (November 2009, page 61) was a wonderful article—great advice. A happy wife equals a happy life! Allan J. Georget GWRRA #157687 Spirit River, AB, Canada

Thanks for the Article on Insurance Thanks for the article on insurance (“Insurance Company Q&As”, January 2010, page 38). I just increased some of my coverages as a result! My annual premium went from $389 to $520, but I feel a little more comfortable now. Larry Baker GWRRA #238696 Litchfield Park, AZ

Comments in Regard to Wearing a Helmet (Per Your February 2010 Editorial) Hello I'm John Jayne, and I've been riding for over twenty years now (and never without a full-face helmet). I normally don't write responses to your articles, but this time I have a story to share with all GWRRA Members. It was September 6, 2007—my son’s very first high school football game. It was in the high 80 degrees F that day in upstate New York, and I had put my riding jacket and gloves in a bag on the back of my bike. But I always wore a full-face helmet. I was about thirty miles from home, and traffic was heavy. I was scanning right to left and watching the mirrors, as I always do. I knew there was a twenty-five ton truck behind me and two cars in front of me. And as we were coming up to a four-way intersection, I was still scanning right to left and looking forward but forgot to look behind me. The cars in front of me were turning left and were slowing, as was I. But just before I started to put down my feet, I heard a crunching sound. I knew that the truck had not seen that the cars were turning. 8

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Now if you’ve ever measured the front bumper on a truck, you know they're about thirty inches off the ground. That full-face helmet SAVED MY LIFE TWICE THAT DAY. The first was when that truck drove into the back of me (there was nothing there to stop it but the back of my head when it was driven into the grill of that truck). It was like hitting a golf ball with a nine iron. I was later told it launched me as high as the power wires on the telephone poles and forward about fifteen yards. The second time the helmet saved my life that day was when I landed. I came down on the left front chin bar of that helmet and slid down the road forty yards, grinding the chin bar on the hot pavement. If it had not been for that helmet, I would not have the back of my head or a front either. So please if you read this, always “dress for the crash and not the ride”. Put on a full-face helmet; I don't care what kind of motorcycle you ride. John Jayne GWRRA #291409 Dundee, NY

I enjoyed your editorial on helmets. But let's face it: "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink". Or [in terms of wearing a helmet ], "You can put a helmet into a person's hands, but you can't make them put it on." My question is: Which takes longer, walking to your bike and putting on your helmet or walking up to your bike and taking the time to strap it onto the seat and/or the sissy bar? Here’s something that happened in real life…Many years ago (1980), my wife and I were riding behind Jim Brown (GWRRA Lifetime Member #16052) on a state road at night when we met up with a drunk driver. He was speeding (and later field-tested at .234 BAC). Jim T-boned his Chevy Nova and went flying through the air. His bike came back and took down my wife and me. We were all wearing helmets. Jim suffered two broken wrists, a cracked pelvis, a broken ankle, and a

crushed foot. My wife and I both suffered concussions. Jim's helmet remained intact, my helmet was cracked, and my wife's helmet was split down the middle and hanging around her shoulders (with the styrofoam shell still on her head). A couple of days later, the wrecker service brought Jim's bike home and we found a piece of my wife's helmet in the rear spokes of Jim's bike. Years later, after starting a Chapter and putting on mall shows, we set up a display of my wife's helmet along with photos of our bikes and the car. Most people say, “Oh, that happens to other people, not me.” Well, Jim, my wife and I were the “other people”! Terry and Susan Dare GWRRA #15129 Liberty, IN I just finished reading your editorial ("Great Anti-Helmet Debate..."). I turned 72 in February and am a retired Marine. I raced motorcycles in years past and, just last year, purchased a 2000 Gold Wing GL1500. I had it triked (due to my artificial knees), and my grandson and I rode coastto-coast. He was 15, and the memories will last two lifetimes! Eons ago, I was a motorcycle trainer while on active military duty. I stayed in the dirt, where all racers wore helmets. I left the dirt and tried the street and couldn't believe how auto drivers didn't seem to care when they cut off a bike. I have a temper, so I had sold the bike. But now it’s great to be back on the road and I love the trike. The grandchildren even talked my wife of 41 years into riding. Hoorah! In regard to the wearing of helmets, I have a question. Do riders who live in states with a helmet law pay higher prices because of the non-helmet law states? Semper Fi, Dave Salum GWRRA #305815 Athens, GA [Ed. Note: Very interesting question Dave. Let me see if I can find an answer for you that can then appear in May’s issue which will, of course, contain material related to Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the U.S.] ● Wing World

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Southwestern United States, in part to help keep my mind occupied and away from excess worrying. I hope to meet many fellow GWRRA Members along the way. [Submitted by Ted de Beaudrap, GWRRA #286974, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.]

Across Canada, the Yukon, and More! Will Lucille be the First GWRRA Member Literally “On Top of the World”? We are Ted and Lucille de Beaudrap from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada’s Chapter AB-B. This photo of us on our trusty ride, a 2006 GL1800, is from a picturesque rest area along Hwy 31A between Kaslo and New Denver, British Columbia. The smiles on our faces are from half of that nice twisty road and from our anticipation of the other half of it! My wife and Co-Rider Lucille will be embarking on a trip to Nepal in late March in an attempt to climb Mt. Everest during the 2010 Spring climbing season. In the past two years, she has been on three summits of approximately 20,000 feet – 23,000 feet (including the highest in South America and in Canada). We were just wondering if any other GWRRA Members had achieved the summit of Mt. Everest, or will Lucille be the first if she succeeds? She plans to have a GWRRA patch sewn onto her down suit, so perhaps we will be able to send a future picture showing that image from the top of the world! If any Members are interested in following along on her journey, you can find her blog at myfriendlucille.blogspot.com, which will have links to her Spot Messenger pages and new blog entries as time and technology permit. The GWRRA community may be able to help her along on her quest for the summit, and her safe return, with your positive thoughts and wishes. While she has her head in the clouds, a fellow Winger and I will be travelling for the month of May on our Wings to the 10

Our Visit with Nova Scotia’s Chapter T! Members seen here of GWRRA’s Chapter FL1-T of Inverness, Florida are: (l to r) Ken and Jackie Smith, Lynn and Ted Polack, and Harriet and Joe Launier. Our group traveled from Florida to Nova Scotia on our Gold Wings and rode them along the Cabot Trail of Nova Scotia. Thankfully, we all had a wonderful ride and no problems with our Gold Wings! While in Nova Scotia, we met up with GWRRA Chapter NS-T of Truro, Nova Scotia. We went on a “kick tire ride” with the Chapter to a nursing home to show off our bikes and trikes to the folks. It was a wonderful ride with the group from Truro, and it just goes to show you that, even if you ride from one coast to another, you will always find a GWRRA Chapter to visit. So, next time you’re on a trip, why not try to plan on visiting some GWRRA Chapters along the way?! [Submitted by Harriet Launier, GWRRA #252414-01, of Citrus Springs, Florida.]

My name is Gaius Ricker, and I took this photo in mid-June of last year while my son and I were on a 20,000 km ride across Canada, the Yukon, and back home via the Northern states. In 28 days, we wore rain gear for only three hours! This photo was taken on the way out of Skagway, Alaska. The bike hadn't been washed for two weeks but still looks great. That’s one of the reasons I chose Titanium for this ’08 model! [Submitted by Gaius Ricker, GWRRA #136378, of Indian Mountain, NB, Canada.]

South of the Border Fun Hi, I’m Ronard, and in this photo South of the Border is my lovely lady Judy on our 2002 GL1800 Gold Wing. We have been GWRRA Members for three years now, and it’s been great! We currently live in Arizona, and we have taken our bike across the United States to South Carolina and up through Montana and Califorina. But this last vacation to Rocky Point, Mexico was the best—we had a blast! [Submitted by Ronard and Judy Johnson, GWRRA #219637, of Cordes Lakes, Arizona.] ● Wing World

Hello Dolly!... the Park-N-Move Solution for Cramped Quarters B y R a n d y P o w e l l , C o n t r i b u t i n g Wr i t e r, w w w. r i d e 2 u p . c o m

The author's GL1800 atop Park-N-Move’s dolly.

In the August 2008 issue of our magazine, an article appeared by me called “My Ugly Garage”. It was a tongue-incheek filler piece designed to offer a little humor to the reader but, in reality, it was a description of the obvious: My garage was crowded and ugly.

The Dilemma Begins I built my garage 35 years ago as my family was moving into the log cabin we had just purchased. With only enough room for a detached single-car garage (so as not to have to cut down some beautiful 100-year-old trees), we built a wide and long single-car unit with a 48-inch walk-in door and a regular, single overhead garage door. Since we only owned dirt bikes at the time, this style of garage was perfect because it accommodated my big ’72 LTD and two or three smaller bikes. The 48-inch walk-in door allowed room for me to take the bikes in and out without having to move the car. 12

The Plot Thickens But then, in 1995, our Gold Wing came on the scene. We were down to only one dirt bike at that time (since the girls were off with their own families). Still, there was barely enough room for the old XT500 Yamaha plus the much larger Gold Wing. Everything fit, but to use either bike was a chore. I’d have to back out the Ford (it is retired and not driven daily) to take out a bike. Then I’d have to either leave the Ford outside or put it back in the garage until we came back from a ride. Of course when we came home, we had to do the whole thing in reverse. What a pain, and worst of all with the Wing! With the Ford still outside the garage, I would have to ride the Wing in and zigzag it back and forth five times until it was turned around. Afterward, I’d have to zigzag it again until it was back into place against the wall. When I needed to work on the Wing or to check anything, I had to back the Ford out, do the zigzag thing to get the bike away from the wall, do the work, then put everything back. Too much!

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A Possible Solution? Finally one night, when I couldn’t get to sleep anyway, I came up with a crazy idea of how to rearrange the garage. I took the Wing out, moved the dirt bike to the side (with access to the walk-in door; like it had been for 20 years), pulled the Ford forward and attempted to park the Wing behind the Ford and right against the overhead door. That way, I could get the dirt bike in and out through the 48 inch walk-in door plus get the Wing out without having to move the Ford (remember, the Ford is not driven daily). There was just one problem: In order to get the Wing even in this place, I had to ride it in at a 45 degree angle and still zigzag it back and forth almost ten times in order to put it behind the Ford (and still out of the way of the dirt bike!).

Hello Dolly! Then one day while searching for some videos on YouTube, I came across this video of a dolly for a Gold Wing. I must have watched it 15 times to figure out if it would help me with my Ugly Garage parking problem. I showed it to my wife, and she said I had just found my next Christmas present! When the Park-N-Move™ dolly arrived, I couldn’t believe how heavy it was. It was built like an Abrams tank! It took me only 15 minutes to bolt it together (the original units were two pieces; the new units are now one piece). Then I had to learn how to use it properly. First, I cut a piece of 3/4-inch plywood (**as shown in the drawing here**) to place behind the rear tire. I then got on the bike and rolled it back up onto the plywood, setting the bike down on the side stand. Next, I placed the dolly under the bike from the right side with the two rear casters straddling the rear wheel. Then I set the brakes on the two casters. At first, I would lower the center stand by hand to make sure I had it centered correctly. Then, from the location one would normally stand, I just pulled the bike up onto the dolly. After that, I would remove the plywood. By doing so, the rear wheel was then totally up in the air and the front tire had just enough weight on it to help steer the dolly as I moved the bike around. Without the plywood, only the “World’s Strongest Man” contestants could get the bike on the dolly…trust me.

Some Simple Suggestions: There are a few hints I need to give you to make sure this works for you if you buy one.

The Park-N-Move™ dolly is surprisingly small but mighty. 14

Make sure the floor around the bike is swept clean with no dirt, oil or grease present. If you have a rough concrete floor with slight high and low spots, you will have problems moving the dolly after the bike is on it. The bottom of the plate is very close to the floor. This dolly is made to be used on a good smooth concrete floor only. The first few times you lift the bike on the dolly, have your spouse or friend stand on the other side as a safety precaution. Don’t have them help you, just have them be there in case it leans away from you. After a few times, you will be a pro. Make sure you lock the two locking casters before you raise the bike on the center stand. Now unlock the two casters, and you can roll the bike around. You have to get the casters going in the right direction before you can go where you want to go. To completely reverse direction, you have to go in a circular motion to turn the casters around. If you think you are “stuck”, just take a big pair of channel lock pliers and find the wheel that is turned wrong and rotate it with the pliers. Put the bike anywhere you want, cover it up, and you’re done. Don’t be mad at me after the first few times you try it because it scared you. After the first try, I was ready to mail the dolly back, but I kept working with it, and now I love it. Do this on a level surface only! Don’t try to use the dolly on an inclined driveway.

Getting the Bike off the Dolly: Relock the casters, place your right foot firmly on the back caster, and simply pull the bike forward like you normally do getting it off the center stand. Make sure you have at least two feet of space clear in front of the bike before you do this. Now slide the dolly out, and you’re ready to ride.

Cautions!: If you are one of those riders who never uses the center stand because you are unable to get the bike up, forget this dolly! I remember when I started handling this 900-pound monster (when I was only still accustomed to a 300-pound dirt bike with a side stand); the center stand process was intimidating. I rode a friend’s Gold Wing for 15,000 miles on seven trips before I bought one, and I was always extremely intimidated by the center stand. That is, until I bought my Wing and used the stand on a regular basis. I say all this because I am a fairly big, strong person. So if you are 5’ 2” tall and weigh 130 pounds (or something like that), you probably won’t even want to think about this dolly. Also, if you have a garage with so much room you could play basketball in it, you probably don’t need this dolly either.

Summary: I now love my dolly, and I would not sell it for twice the price I paid for it! If you’re still in doubt or just want to see it in action, go to my website at www.ride2up.com and watch the YouTube video I have embedded on the home page for this article. You can also go to www.legalspeeding.com to further check out this great little product. Park-N-Move has three models available, but you need the 2-inch model for your Gold Wing. To me, it’s been the best $200 I’ve spent on my bike since I bought the electric vest and ● gloves for my wife! Caution: In regard to the preceding article, neither the author nor GWRRA or any of its affiliates assumes any responsibility for injuries that may be sustained while using this product or the procedures given in this article. Wing World

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“Where’s Wingy” Contest Winner for February Issue Congratulations go to Rose Hines of Culpeper, Virginia, for finding “Wingy” (seen here) on page 55 of the February 2010 issue. Wingy was located in the second photo down on the left side of the page (hiding in a cave). Rose won $50; and you could, too! Just search for Wingy—he’ll be located (most often) in one of the ads in each month’s issue—and send in your entry. (For complete rules and eligibility requirements, see page 76 of this issue.)

Wing World Correction “In the “News Brief” entry entitled “2009 Three Flags Classic in September—Last Year Won by GWRRA Member” (September 2009, page 22), the second paragraph is very misleading and deserves a correction. No one "wins" the Three Flags Classic, riders "finish" the event by completing the ride and checking in at all the rider checkpoints. By quoting a "winning time", it implies that it is a race of some type. Nothing could be further from the truth. The event is billed as a tour, not a race. I (Richard Meyer, GWRRA #161595, of Red Lion, Pennsylvania) am sure that you are concerned with safety and the reputation of the Southern California Motorcycling Association's (SCMA) Three Flags Classic. Therefore, as both an SCMA and a GWRRA Member, I look forward to your correction of this article.” [Ed. Note: Thank you Richard for correcting this error. Indeed, the Three Flags Classic is not a race, it is a tour. And this year’s tour will begin on September 3, 2010, in Regina, Canada and finish in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.]

Canadian Directors Step Down Ron and Carol Hodgson, the GWRRA Directors of Canada, have decided to step down. Ron and Carol have held numerous Officer positions for the last 13 years. Ron stated, “It is time for us to fade into the sunset and get back to having fun as ‘Just Members’. We have thoroughly enjoyed our time at all levels as Officers, and we will continue to be active Members and support GWRRA in any way we can.” Executive Director Melissa Eason says, “Ron and Carol have done an excellent job in each and every capacity they have served in. I can’t thank them enough for all the time and service they’ve dedicated to GWRRA.”

Here’s how it works: ● To participate in this “scavenger hunt”-type ride, you will be required to visit (and purchase something from) at least five (5) participating companies as you’re traveling to Wing Ding. You will attach these receipts (proofs of purchase) to the “Passport Entry Form” that will be in the July Wing World magazine (mailed June 1, 2010). ● Once you arrive at Wing Ding, turn in the filled-out Passport Entry Form with the attendee’s contact information and the proofs of purchase (receipts) attached. There will be a bin located at a designated location (Pre-registration), as well as at Opening Ceremonies. (Deadline for turning in the entry form and receipts is just before Opening Ceremonies commence.) ● In the June Wing World magazine, we will run a 2-page spread that will feature a map of Iowa and its surrounding states (with major interstate routes to the Iowa Events Center). The map will feature participating companies’ information. ● In the July issue of Wing World magazine (mailed June 1, 2010) there will be 2 Full Pages. One page will feature a route map featuring participating company info, along with an ad, on one side; the other side will be the entry form and rules to participate. ● Members who participate will be entered into a drawing to be held at Wing Ding Opening Ceremonies. Only Wing Ding registrants are eligible to enter to win a valuable Küryakyn “luxury” bike package. By participating in this contest, entrants agree to the specific rules, terms and conditions provided for this particular contest.

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All of District B Rises to the Occasion to Show Appreciation At the Massachusetts (District B) “Breakfast Bash” last November 21st, each Chapter in the District was in attendance. “During the breakfast, we (the five Chapters in District B) presented to George and Gale Mayo an ‘Appreciation Award’ for their service to the District Chapters,” says MA-A Chapter Director Mike Lozzi.

It’s Back! – Meet in the Middle Wing Ding Passport Program You could win a "luxury" bike package from Küryakyn when you enter the “Meet In The Middle Wing Ding Passport Program”. GWRRA Members traveling to Wing Ding 32 in Des Moines, Iowa, are eligible to participate and will be entered into a drawing at Opening Ceremonies at Wing Ding to win a great prize!

Attendees were (from l to r): Chapter W MEC Directors, Ken and Karen Weglarz; District B Directors, Gale and George Mayo; Chapter A Director, Michael Lozzi; Chapter D Director, Bill Clark; Chapter B Director, Vasco Nunez; and Chapter F Director, Steven (Doc) Alvarez. ● Wing World

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Nault's Honda Powersport, Manchester, New Hampshire

or last summer’s trip, we shipped our 2007 GL1800 to Nault’s Honda Powersport of Manchester, New Hampshire from Huntington Beach, California. After all, Nault’s was the best. We also had our new Road Dog trailer shipped from the Road Dog factory to Nault’s. The trailer arrived a couple days before us, but the bike had a problem. The original shipper flaked out, and we had to hustle to get another transport company. That shipper picked up our bike at our house just 10 days before the planned start of our ride, and the transport carrier arrived in New Hampshire at midnight the day of our ride (exactly the time our plane arrived). The driver called ahead to Nault’s, and one of Nault’s employees came in at that unheard-of hour to take in our bike. When my wife and I got there in the morning, we found the bike already setting there, ready to ride and with the trailer ready to attach. They’d checked out the bike and had put the tongue on the trailer for us; plus, they only wanted $50 for this service! I was flat-out blessed by Nault’s Honda Powersport; they provided my wife and me the best start to our 4,230-mile ride back to California via Canada. So if you are ever in Manchester, stop in and give these guys your business. And tell them that the old couple from Huntington Beach sent you! Dan and Julie Traxler GWRRA #276938 Huntington Beach, CA

would even stay past closing time to wait for us. We added air to go the 20 miles to get to his shop and found more air along the way. When we arrived at LeMond’s, they had everything there! Branden took the tire off, repaired the valve stem, checked the brakes (which needed to be replaced), changed the brake pads, and had us on our way quickly. Plus, I need to mention that the repair costs were reasonable and itemized. We recommend LeMond’s for any repair or sales (including Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, and Kubota) that you may need. The shop was clean, and Branden was courteous, informative, and extremely competent. Harry Davis GWRRA #176092 Concord, CA

Cycleworld Gadsden, Alabama

Jeff gives a “Uni-Go seminar” to the technician and owner of Wheel-A-Way.

LeMond’s Fairfield, Illinois

ur July 2009 adventure to Wing Ding was fantastic, and we were enjoying our trike (with Hannigan conversion)! But when we stopped for fuel in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, we discovered a quickly deflated and flat tire and a broken valve stem on the front tire! We found the number for LeMond’s on Rt. 45 in Fairfield and, even though it was late Saturday afternoon, Service Manager Branden Hallam assured us he had tires and 18

made several phone calls and found our solution. The local Honda dealer, Thunder Alley, had the valve stems but no technicians because of an out-of-town conference. They recommended a Suzuki dealership called Wheel-A-Way who had technicians (though not the needed valve stem). So while I rode on to Thunder Alley to pick up the valve stems, Alice helped to air up the tire and followed the “problem bike” to Wheel-A-Way. But upon arriving at Wheel-A-Way, there was still no sign of me so Alice left to find Thunder Alley. After finding me, we both headed back to Wheel-A-Way just minutes before closing. Jeff and Donna had already spoken with the technician who had already started to prep the bike. The folks at Wheel-A-Way were more than helpful in staying late and getting the issue resolved. While Gary and Jeff offered assistance with the bike, Alice and Donna shopped. The entire experience lasted only about an hour-and-a-half, and we were back on the road in no time. So, while they are not a Honda shop, this shop made it clear that it wasn’t the brand, it was the ride. Hats off to Mark and Alan at Wheel-A-Way. They went out of their way to make our vacation memorable and fun! Gary and Alice Meyer GWRRA #128552 Corinth, TX

Wheel-A-Way Fulton, New York

n August of 2008, we and some good friends had the pleasure of winding our way around this great country of ours on our Gold Wings. During a road detour in New York state, we stopped for gas. That’s when we found out our traveling companions, Jeff and Donna, had a defective valve stem on the front tire of their bike. After consulting our Gold Book and our GPS units for local motorcycle dealers, we

n a trip last year to the Appalachian Mountains (with the end destination of Region A’s Rally in Dothan, Alabama), we had a bad tire that needed immediate replacement. We found Cycleworld (in Gadsden, Alabama) in the Gold Book and called. They said they had a tire available, that their location was about an hour away, and that they were waiting on us. Once we arrived, they dropped everything else and serviced our bike. We were on the road again in just two hours. We appreciate their quick and friendly service and recommend this Honda Dealer to all GWRRA Members. Tracy and Sharon Dunn GWRRA #139417 Wing World

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The company says that: —The PC680MJ is a 12-volt, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery that, with the addition of a metal jacket, is ideal for Gold Wing model years 1975-2000 (minor modification is required). It features 680 cranking amps for five seconds, a sort-circuit current over 1,800 amps and a 25-minute reserve capacity. Its specifications are 220 CCA, 370 HCA and 300 MCA. —The PC545 is a 12-volt, absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery that, with minor modification, is compatible with the Honda Series GL1800 Gold Wing (2001 to 2008). It provides a service life of three to 10 years, a storage life of up to two years, and acid containment that prevents spills, enabling the battery to be installed in any orientation but inverted. Its specifications are 185 CCA, 300 HCA and 155 MCA. ® —ODYSSEY batteries include densely packed flat plates that provide 15 percent more surface area than in conventional batteries and spiral wound AGM designs, ultimately resulting in significantly greater power and, in some cases, a significant reduction in the weight of the battery. MSRP for PC680MJ is $172.82; MSRP for PC545 is$143.89. For ® more information about EnerSys and its ODYSSEY batteries, visit www.enersys.com or www.ODYSSEYbattery.com.

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SPECIAL: COMPANY UPDATES F4 CUSTOMS LAUNCHES A NEW WEBSITE F4 Customs LLC has announced the launch of a new website for their always expanding product line. The company says that if you’re in the market for a new shield, you can read reviews from past customers in the “Testimonials Section”. They note you can also visit to learn why F4 Customs windshields are an upgrade and not just another “replacement windshield”. Have concerns about installing your new shield? The company suggests you watch their installation videos or download a copy of their step-by-step instructions to take with you to the bike. Or, if you aren’t comfortable doing the installation job yourself, they suggest you check out the “Dealer Locater” to find the dealer closest to you. In addition, if you’re headed out to a rally, you can visit F4’s “Rally Schedule” page to find out where you can catch up with them on the road. For more information, call (330) 968-4644 or visit www.f4customs.com. TWO REPAIR SHOPS WHOSE ANSWERS WERE INADVERTENTLY MISSED IN LAST MONTH’S “ABCs OF REPAIR SHOPS: SOME BASIC QUESTIONS ANSWERED” Bangor Motorsports, 34 Banair Rd., Bangor, ME 04401-8701; (207) 942-4444; www.bangormotorsports.net “At Bangor Motorsports, we stand behind the products we sell and the service provided by our factory-trained technicians. We service every brand we sell and others as well. Check with us for all your repair/replacement needs. Our large selection of equipment and parts for your repair/replacement needs can be shipped to you anywhere. If we don’t have an item in stock, we’ll be happy to special order it for you.” Champion Powersports Eustis, 15821 hwy 441, Eustis, FL 32726; (352) 357-1670; www.championspowersports.com “We work, sell, and/or have parts, both new and used, for all brands of motorcycles but we specialize in Gold Wing sales, service, accessories, and consignments. We have the absolute most experienced Honda service technicians in the business. Our labor rate is $79/hour for Wingers. We’re open Saturdays and almost always have tire specials!” ● Wing World

Technical Questions and Answers The opinions of the Technical Editor do not necessarily reflect those of the editor(s) or publishers of Wing World Magazine, GWRRA, or their agents.

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 e-mail to workbench@gwrra.org or by mail to “Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include your full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.

Radial Tires for 1998 GL1500 Hi Stu. I'm a relative newcomer to motorcycling, and I have a 1998 GL1500 Aspencade. It has about 34,000 miles on it, and the bike has Dunlop Elite IIIs that are in good shape. There is plenty of tread left on them. I have been looking at numerous motorcycle tire catalogs to see what types of radial tires would be available when it's time to replace the existing biasply tires. There are plenty of front tire selections to choose from (same size as the GL1800), but there is nothing to choose from for the rear tire (160/80x16). My question is this: Why isn't a radial tire available for the rear of a GL1500? Is it because of handling problems or rim problems? Or is there perhaps some other reason that radials are not manufactured for the GL1500? I have asked several dealers in the area, and they have not had an answer to the question. I’ve also asked some of my Chapter Members. However, no one there has had an answer to the question, either. I know you can shed some light on this issue. Thank you. Steve Gerard GWRRA #287266 Cheyenne, WY Steve, the GL1500's chassis was designed for bias-ply tires. Michelin sold a radial specifically designed for the GL1500 a number of years ago. But it apparently caused strange handling traits under certain conditions, and Michelin discontinued its sale in the US. I strongly advise you to stay with bias-ply tires on your 1500. Besides, they seem to last noticeably longer than radials. Stu

Gold Wing Floorboards Hello, Stu. Just got done with my first pass through the November issue of Wing World, and I had particular interest in Scott and Debra Justice’s article (page 38) on their ’84 Wing. I have a near pristine ’80 Interstate that I really like, but it has the stock footpegs. I would like to have the floorboards like those men24

tioned in the article, and I tried to contact the Justices but couldn’t find their number listed. Do you know where I can find the footboards? Thanks. Martin Reilly GWRRA #309216 Wichita Falls, TX Martin, I haven’t searched through all of Wing World’s advertisers, but WingStuff.com has what you’re looking for. Their kit includes a heel/toe shifter and brake pedal pad. You might browse through the ad section in Wing World for other advertisers who carry similar products. And I’d suggest buying anything else you want in the way of aftermarket accessories while you’re at it, because model-specific accessories for 30 yearold motorcycles are becoming rather hard to find. Stu

Adding ABS to a Gold Wing? Hi Stu, love your work, read you first every month. Question: I have a 2006 GL1800 without anti-lock brakes, and I would like to add them. What parts do I need for them to be added and/or changed out? Bruce Howland GWRRA #275382 San Ramon, CA Bruce, you’ll need to unscrew the oil drain plug, push your bike forward, then push an ABS model over the drain plug, and screw it back in. Seriously though, ABS is about the only option that’s “factory installed only.” It can’t be added after manufacture. Stu

2004 Overheating at Slow Speeds Hi Stu, my name is Jack Mueller. I own a 2004 Gold Wing, and I was waiting to get my

new Wing World magazine this month so I could get info on writing you about my overheating problem. Well lo and behold, there it was, a 2005 that was having the same problem I’m having. Now I have checked fluid levels on the reserve canister and at the radiator cap, and both of them are good. The coolant looks clean. My coolant levels are where they are supposed to be every time I check them. I have approx 40,000 miles on the bike, and I talked to a dealer and he thought my ECM might be from a 2003 Wing. To my understanding, Honda had a recall for 2002-2003 Wings for overheating problems. I checked the part number on my ECM, and it is the correct part number for my bike. My bike is overheating at slow speeds, such as parades, slow traffic, etc. The CMA chapter I’m in recently started a drill team, and about 45 minutes to an hour into practice, my Wing was almost pegging out on the red. I had to shut it down. What’s so confusing is that other Gold Wings right next to me were doing fine on their temp. They are 2009 models, but don’t they operate the same as mine? Or have they changed something to make the fans come on at a different time? I also got to thinking that maybe my water pump impeller might have something wrong with it. I don’t know, I’m lost and would like to solve the problem. I don’t understand why some Wings overheat and others don’t. How can Wing owners get Honda to look into this and come up with a solution? I even had some Gold Wing owners email me and tell me they installed an aftermarket fan that takes the place of the OEM fan and changes the direction of air flow. They say that it fixed their overheating problem. I really don’t want to go to that extreme to fix the problem. Help! Thanks. Jack Mueller GWRRA #315143 Archer City, TX Hi Jack, yes, all the GL1800 cooling systems work the same way. But certain things, the radiators among them, were changed beginning with the ‘06 models. This problem is as old as the GL1800 itself, and I’m surprised you’ve just now discovered it. Maybe that’s because you’ve just recently started drill team practice. But the fact that your ‘04 will suffer 45 minutes to an hour of that abuse and still not peg the coolant temp gauge Wing World

tells me that your bike is operating as designed—not that I like the design, and doesn’t have any faults in the water pump impeller, radiators, or other parts. Shutting your Wing down isn’t the thing to do when the temp gauge is pegged. Instead, allow it to idle, so that the fans will draw down the coolant temperature. And because you haven’t lost any coolant and the gauge hasn’t actually pegged, I feel comfortable advising you to continue with your practice unless the gauge needle does enter the red zone. Stu

where between 0V and 5VDC was okay, not 0V or 5VDC period. Thanks for the help. Doug

against wind and rain sounds great, what happens to the bike handling (as the windshield looks a lot like a wind sail!)? Thanks for your response. Ray Rokni GWRRA #314054 Charles Town, WV

Synthetic or Standard Oil Dear Stu, I have a question regarding synthetic or standard oil. I have a 2009 GL1800 and change the oil every 4,000 miles. Would I gain anything using synthetic oil, or would I be wasting money? Second question is this: What are your views on the oversized windshields for the GL1800? While being protected more

Ray, if you’re going to change the oil at 4,000 mile intervals, it’s my opinion that use of full synthetic oil would be a total waste of money. Oversized windshields do indeed provide additional protection from the elements. Depending on the design, they may affect handling so little that you wouldn’t notice, or they could increase the effect of side winds and

Speedometer Stops Working Sometimes Hi Stu, I have a very strange problem with my 2004 Gold Wing with 29,000 miles on it. Off and on, my speedometer is not working (more off than on), which also disables the cruise control and the AVC on the radio. When it quits working, the FI light comes on after a couple miles. I figured out that if I flip the kill switch on, the speedo works until I flip the kill off, then the speedo immediately quits again. I am getting a DTC code11. I have gone through the flow chart in my Chiltons. On the step to disconnect the VSS connector and measure the voltage at the harness side, it measures 11.8v dc on both the brown/white to ground and to green. All continuity checks are good. I don’t have a breakout box, but with ECM plugged in, transmission in neutral and ignition switch on, voltage varies from 0 to 0.23VAC as I slowly turn the rear wheel. And when I flip the kill switch, I get 0 to 0.5VAC as I slowly turn the rear wheel, as measured on the gray 22 wire ECM plug B5 (white/black wire) to ground. Sometimes when the speedo works it comes right up to speed, and sometimes it bounces around for a little bit and works its way up to speed. When I flip the kill switch on, the speedo always immediately comes to speed when I am on the road. I can’t figure out where to check next. I hope you have some ideas of where to look. Thanks. Doug Galvin GWRRA #2513 New River, AZ Doug, as you turn the wheel, measure the voltage on the white/black wire in the 22-pin gray ECM connector. It should pulse between 0 and 5VDC. Because you’ve already proved out the circuits, lack of correct signal at the ECM would indicate a faulty VS sensor. Stu

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truck turbulence. One thing is certain; windshields large enough to prevent the rider from seeing over or around will become splattered with dirt when riding in traffic during a light, misting rain and hamper the rider’s forward vision in those conditions. Stu

Some Well-Deserved Thanks…Plus Other Thoughts Good morning Stu, please allow me to chime in with the many who regularly compliment and praise the contribution you continue to make with your well rooted advice and tech expertise. As a classic Wing rider myself (I have a 1981 GLI with 300,000 km on it and an ’83 GLI with less than 40,000 km), no additional convincing is required on the subject of the priceless contribution your “Workbench” advice offers anyone who wishes to learn more or who simply wants to find out more about things not regularly encountered. In fact Stu, it is for that very reason that I am contacting you. So please consider my comments as helpful suggestions, as that is where I am coming from. In the December 2009 issue, Member Mark Dobelmann, GWRRA #272061 inquired about a replacement rear wheel for

his 1983 Aspencade (page 38). Reading your response, I wondered why you did not refer him to the web page at www.usedgoldwingparts.com (or the more direct contact address at usedgoldwingparts@yahoo.com)? I myself got their address from the May 2009 issue of Wing World “Product Previews” and have since had reason to contact them. I eventually purchased the part I needed from them and was left feeling that this is likely one of the more reliable “live wire” contacts for older bike parts. Also, I don’t know whether it is Wing World editorial policy or just an oversight on the part of those asking questions, but if there were a contact link added to the bottom of such inquiries, other Members could fill in some of the helpful info on places that seem better to deal with than other options (for example, I could have sent the email address directly to Mark Dobelmann had there been such a link). Having made a few deals via the eBay route, I would recommend that link as a last resort. Thank you once more for the much appreciated ongoing contributions to our collective learning. Frank H. Lucianovich GWRRA #33377 Enderby, BC, Canada

Frank, thank you for the thoughtful comments. I can’t be aware of every vendor of new and used Gold Wing parts. I didn’t mention usedgoldwingparts.com to Mark, simply because I didn’t know about them. So thanks for the heads up. Regarding contact information for folks who send in questions, we don’t provide that due to privacy concerns. Any member who’d like to contact another could simply look them up in the Gold Book or call the Home Office to get the necessary contact information. By the way, Frank. You won’t read this till you see it in Wing World. The reason for that? Even though I had your contact information, your email blocks incoming from senders it doesn’t recognize until they jump through the appropriate hoops. Lots of folks do that, but I don’t have time for it. Stu

Gold Wing 1800 Blinking GPS When Brakes are Applied When I apply either the hand or the foot brake, my GPS starts blinking rapidly. I had a Garmin 2610 installed several years ago by Two Wheel Cycle Sound. That one worked fine. Then recently, I replaced that one with a 2820 with Bluetooth and XM capability and, ever since the initial installation, it has done this. I have called Garmin (as well as another

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place), and they can’t give me an answer. The 2820 hooked up to the same wiring harness that the 2610 used, and Garmin said that would work. Everything works fine when the brakes are not applied or when I bring up the RPMs to around 1000. Can you help? Bob Shaffner GWRRA #298698 Abingdon, MD Bob, because the problem only exists below 1000 rpm, I’d suggest checking your battery voltage with the bike idling and the brake lights on. Your GPS may be inadvertently alerting you to a charging system problem. Stu

Heated Seats Hi Stu, I am considering replacing the passenger backrest on my 2009 GW with a nonheated Diamond seat backrest to improve the seat position for my co-rider. I have been told that if I unplug the backrest connection from the original backrest that the heating system for the grips and the front seat and rear seat will not work. Is this true? And if so, is it possible to jump wire the connector for voltage to flow through the system? I have not tried anything yet for fear of burning up the heater control module or thermistors. Thank you for your help. Ed Gilbert GWRRA #190759 Milton, FL Ed, to my knowledge, the factory “comfort” package requires all heated items to be plugged in and functional. I’m not aware of a way around this issue that’s been proven safe and effective. But then, I’ve been out of the tech forum scene for a while. I have no doubt that some enterprising individuals have figured it out. Ask on our own tech forum, and also check out the folks on the GL1800riders.com site. Stu

Technical Problem on 1989 Gold Wing 1500 Hi Stu, I have a technical problem. The clutch disengages with clutch lever fully pulled, and the bike sometimes even creeps forward. I have replaced the clutch fluid and bled the line according to the service manual, but there was no change. I checked the lever for wear, and it looks okay. The bike has 55,000 miles on it (1989 A). I would appreciate any suggestions to fix April 2010

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this problem. Are there any adjustments for this? I have not started to disassemble the clutch parts yet. This is the first time I’ve ever tried to use “Workbench”, and I’ve been a Member since 1992! I look forward to hearing from you. Raymond A. Shepard GWRRA #80056 Fairport, NY Ray, there are a couple of things I can think of that could be causing your problem. The clutch fluid hose on your ‘89 may be pretty soggy by now, allowing it to swell in response to pressure rather than using the pressure to move the slave cylinder piston. You also could have contamination or degraded parts in your clutch master cylinder reservoir, causing it to not build pressure until its piston has traveled further than normally required. Also, a badly worn clutch lever bushing may be a contributing factor. Stu

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Stu, I have a 1985 Aspencade with 33,000 miles on it. When going down the road, it will die, like I turned off the key. If I pull over, it will start back up sometimes (it will backfire and start up; there is no warning). It happened approximately five times last summer. What may be wrong? Thanks. Victor Phipps, Jr. GWRRA #313736 Marion, OH Victor, if your bike refuses to restart after it dies but starts easily after waiting 30 minutes or so, a pulse generator is the most likely culprit. It sounds like a classic case of heatrelated pulse generator failure, and it’s a well known issue with the GL1200 models. Stu

2008 Gold Wing Vibration Stu, I’m a new Wing rider, and I purchased a 2008 loaded (except for an air bag). My question is that I experience a slight vibration when going slightly off center. This is in either right or left leans. I purchased this unit with 2,300 miles on it, and it now has 3,800 miles. Any ideas? Thanks. Terrry Getz GWRRA #318997 Safety Harbor, FL Terry, the symptom you report often accompanies an irregularly worn rear tire. You may also notice that the tire produces a humming sound in turns. Normally, it takes a bit more than 3800 miles for this to occur, but 28

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lack of attention to tire pressure, either by you or the previous owner, could have accelerated tire wear considerably.

Oscillating RPMs on GL1500 We have a 1996 GL1500 with 46,494 miles on it. After it is warmed up, the RPMs oscillate from 1500 to 2000 RPMs. We were wondering if you had any idea of what to look for on this. The customer on this machine is a GWRRA Member. Thank you very much! Nick Rose Service Manager, Smith’s Cycle Center Pittsburg, KS

wouldn’t refill them. You’d need to operate the electric starter or actually start the engine. However, assuming you turned the correct screws, I’d expect a small remaining amount of fuel would drain. So let’s be sure about which screws we’re turning. Your mixture screws should have special, “D” shaped heads that prevent fiddling with them unless you use a matching Honda service tool. But anything’s possible, and I can’t see your bike. Someone may have replaced those screws with ones from an ‘88 or ‘89 model—those had slotted heads. The mixture screws are located on the main carburetor body. The drain screws are located slightly inboard from the mixture

screws and are screwed into the bottoms of the float bowls. Opening them two full turns should be sufficient to drain the float bowls. If it turns out that you’ve loosened the mixture screws by mistake, turn them clockwise till they seat gently, then back them out two full turns. That will get your idle mixture fairly close to correct, though an idle drop procedure would be required to set things exactly right. Stu

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Nick, this is often caused by restricted pilot circuits in the carburetors, especially if the bike has seen extensive periods of non-use. You might be able to eliminate it by either fattening up the idle mixture screws or running some fuel system cleaner through Chuck’s bike. The worst case scenario would require dismantling and cleaning the carburetors. Stu

Draining Carburetors Stu, I read your article in the January 2010 issue about aviation fuel and draining the carburetors (from Larry Miller, page 32). (Great article, by the way.) Nobody I know knew how to drain the carburetors on a 1995 GL1500, so I always stored the bike with Stabil mixed in the fuel. I always wanted to drain the carburetors, knowing that it is the best way to store the bike for the winter. I live in Michigan, and I put the bike in storage in the beginning of November. The carburetors were rebuilt in 2007 because the bike only had 4,000 miles on it when I bought it. It now has 11,000 miles. The bike has been sitting now for two months. I took your advice and used a long screwdriver and turned the two screws behind the radiator grill two full turns. I did not have any fuel come out from underneath the bike. I even turned one of the screws three full turns to see if that would make a difference; however, there was still no fuel from under the bike. Is it possible that the fuel in the carburetor has already evaporated in the two-month period it has been sitting? I did have the electrical system turned on prior to adjusting the screws, so the fuel pump had been running. How many turns before the screws fall out of the carburetor? Thank you. Gary Gauthier GWRRA #14751 Commerce, MI Gary, yes it’s possible that the fuel mostly evaporated from the float bowls in two months, and simply turning on the key switch April 2010

the locked position. I have removed the bottom fairing from the trunk and looked up into the locking system. I cannot figure out how to get the lock opened. The finger system appears to be all connected. I have tried to push and pull the lever that operates the lock with no results. Any help with this item will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help. James B. Strickland GWRRA #234647 Elberton, GA James, there’s a bar running laterally between the two latches. Pull the trunk opening lever and hold it down. Then grab that bar with a coat hanger, and pull it down to release the trunk latches. Stu

Using a Cylinder Compressor on the GL1100 Stu, I have a tire pump that runs on one cylinder of the trike. When I unplug two of the plugs on one side of the engine and insert this pump into one plug hole, the engine will not start or even attempt to start. Is there something wrong or is this normal? The bike runs great when all plugs are connected. James Lambert GWRRA #96350 Hastings, NE James, those hoses are designed to be used on an automobile with distributor ignition. Your GL1100 has a waste spark ignition in which cylinders 1 and 2 fire simultaneously in a series circuit. Same thing with cylinders 3 and 4. So when you disconnect both plug wires on one side of the engine, you’ve essentially disconnected all 4. The engine could conceivably run on the other bank if the disconnected plug leads were close enough to the engine block for the spark current to jump. But it would run horribly, and the ignition system could be damaged. I don’t recommend that these devices be used on motorcycles. Instead, consider one of the many small 12-volt pumps available for the purpose. Either that, or disable the ignition system using the kill switch, and pump up the tire while cranking the engine with the start button. Stu

Front Tire Wobble Hi Stu, my wife and I were coming back from a two-week ride to North Dakota on our 2008 GL1800. We were packing about 80 lbs. of gear along with us. At about 9,500 miles, I started noticing a slight front-end wobble.

By the time we arrived home with 10,400 miles, the front-end wobble was much more pronounced, particularly at about 30-35 mph, and the front tire (OEM D250) had some cupping. The local dealer simply said that replacing the front tire would resolve the problem. But several Gold Wing groups and other repair shops had different opinions and advice— everything from tires, steering head bearings, fork braces, tires balancers to a Traxxion front suspension upgrade kit. I don’t want to be on the road and in a situation where this front-end wobble starts to happen again. Thank you in advance. Paul Robino GWRRA #306424 Oxnard, CA Paul, it’ll happen again. As the rear tire becomes worn flat in the middle of the tread, that saw-toothed pattern where the flat meets the round provides input to the chassis that will cause the handlebar to wiggle at precisely the speeds you mentioned when you take your hands off of the handlebars or are barely touching them. Tapered steering head bearings that are intentionally over-tightened mask this symptom while slowing steering response. And neither fork braces, onboard active tire balances, or other suspension accessories are likely to change the way your bike’s chassis reacts to this situation. I suppose one could replace the tires every 5,000 miles. But a more sensible approach may be to keep one’s hands on the handlebars. Stu

Shop Manual Advice Hi Stu, I have a 1990 Wing which I have had since new. I would like to start doing most of the maintenance myself, such as the tune-up and other minor work (like taking apart the stator to clean and service). For a manual, would you recommend the Clymer manual or (as I had seen in Wing World about a year ago) a CD for repairs? If you recommend the CD, what is the email address or phone number that I may obtain it? I have not seen anything in Wing World lately about it. Thanks. Bill Slavin GWRRA #4823 Huntington Beach, CA Bill, I recommend that you go to www.helminc.com and order the service manual and electrical troubleshooting manual for your 1990 Wing. The Clymer manual is good, but it addresses only the GL1500 models from 1993 and later. Stu Wing World

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Fuel Odor Stu, thanks for all the professional help you are providing to us Gold Wingers. I read Wayne’s letter about the fuel odor in the last issue of Wing World (January, page 32), and I have the exact same problem with my 1995 GL1500A. It smells really bad after a ride and gets back to normal when it cools down. I have to leave the garage door open to get the smell out. I have found no leaks at all, and the mileage is normal. Other than that, the bike is in excellent condition and gets serviced frequently. Any ideas on what to look for would be appreciated. I have all

manuals and tools on hand and look forward to your reply. Norbert Muehlich GWRRA #177063 Kansas City, MO Norbert, the fuel in the tank can become quite warm during riding, and this causes pressure to build in the tank. The tank cap will vent excess pressure. But if the cap holds no pressure, then it will vent constantly and cause a stink till the fuel cools down. Consider replacing the fuel cap. Stu ●

Brian, the auxiliary audio feed wire should be coming through that grommet in the floor of the left fairing pocket. If not, then it was never installed on the bike. It plugs into a connector under the pocket. Order one from any Honda dealer. Stu

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The Wing Ding 32 Welcome Party and More! By Michelle Schlicher, Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau Photos Courtesy of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, site of the Wing Ding 32 Welcome Party Tuesday, June 29, 2010.

he snow is beginning to melt here in Iowa, and that means Wing Ding 32 is just around the corner! What should Wing Dingers expect after making the trek to “meet in the middle” of the Midwest? Well, the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, the City of Des Moines, and the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino have planned a very special Welcome Party you won’t want to miss! Enjoy your first night in Des Moines at the Wing Ding 32 Welcome Party on Tuesday, June 29, at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona. It’s just five miles from Des Moines, and Altoona is also home to outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops, an entertainment destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts. Guests of Bass Pro can get their fix of outdoor sports gear, as well as peruse the antiques, scope out the art gallery or relax by the in-store aquarium. At the Welcome Party, a ’50s & ’60s band will perform and six races will be dedicated to Wing Dingers, just to mention a few of the highlights you can expect. There will also be free ice cream, Iowa sweet corn, and chances to win great prizes, so we’re certain a fun night will be had by all. Prairie Meadows is known as “Iowa’s Favorite Place to Play”, and there is plenty to do at this Central Iowa attraction. Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing offer an exciting live racing experience, while the casino’s 1,900 slots, Roulette and Blackjack tables, and poker games are a fun way to spend time with good friends. The racetrack and casino also boast two dining options, including AJ’s Steakhouse (a fine dining experience known for its world-renowned Iowa steaks and chops) and Triple Crown Eatery (which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, as well as brunch on Sundays). For guests wanting to learn how to bet on the races—as well as for those who just want to brush up on their horse betting skills—there will

be informative sessions held throughout the day. Wing Dingers will also have the opportunity to meet with jockeys and trainers for a more behind-the-scenes racetrack experience. The Welcome Party will feature races from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., with the band beginning in the Finish Line Lounge at 8 p.m. In order to participate in this party, guests will need to wear GWRRA apparel, his/her vest, or a Wing Ding 32 wristband. Free special parking for Wing Ding attendees will also be available onsite, and there will be a friendly face to greet you from the minute you park until the time you depart. And remember, as an attendee of Wing Ding 32, you will get the chance to experience not only the Welcome Party but so much more. For instance, the Grand Parade will begin at the Iowa Events Center downtown and make its way to Urbandale, just a few miles northwest of Des Moines, where a celebration will already be in progress. Fireworks and a special drill team performance are planned for that event, July 2. Plus, there are more than 850 restaurants, one-of-a-kind shopping districts, and an active nightlife in Des Moines. And, if you’d like, you can even park your bike for awhile and explore the downtown via the 4-mile, climate-controlled skywalk or travel from the East Village to the Western Gateway Park on the D-line (the city’s free, downtown shuttle). For more information on how you can “Do More for Less” during your stay, visit www.SeeDesMoines.com/do_more.

The Iowa Events Center, center of Wing Ding 32, is a $217 million center that provides more than 300,000 square feet of connected space.

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Tuesday, June 29 1:00pm – 1:00pm – 1:00pm – 1:00pm – 11:00am – 1:30pm – 4:30pm – 6:00pm –

6:00pm........Registration open ..............................Veterans Auditorium Lobby 6 6:00pm........Ticket Sales, Cash & 50/50 ................Veterans Auditorium Lobby Rider’s 6:00pm........Information Booth ............................Veterans Auditorium Lobby Education 6:00pm........GWRRA Recruiting Booth ..................Veterans Auditorium Lobby 1:00pm........COY Reception ..........................Polk County Convention Complex 3:30pm ......International COY Selection ......Polk County Convention Complex 6:00pm ......Charity of Choice Open House ........Children and Families of Iowa 10:00pm ......Des Moines Welcome Party ....................Prairie Meadows Casino

Wednesday, June 30

7:00am – 8:00am – 9:00am 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:30am – 11:30am – 12:00pm – 2:00am – 2:30pm – 4:00pm – 5:00pm 6:00pm – 7:30pm –

33 5:00pm ......Registration ......................................Veterans Auditorium Lobby 9:00am ......Opening Ceremonies ................Polk County Convention Complex 3:00pm ......Blood Drive ..................................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 6:00pm ......Poker run check in/out ................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 6:00pm ......Door Prize Pickup ..........................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 6:00pm ......Ticket Sales, Cash & 50/50 ............Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 6:00pm ......GWRRA Recruiting Booth ..................Veterans Auditorium Lobby 6:00pm ......Trike Demo Rides ..........................5th Street (Crocker to Center) 6:00pm ......Wing Ding Information ......................Veterans Auditorium Lobby A Events Center 6:00pm 3......Trade Show ..................................................Iowa 4 2 ......................................................Iowa Events Center 5:00pm1......Seminars 5 1:00pm ......COY Reunion ....................Gaskell Room (Veterans Upper Level) 12:15pm ......Mini-Fashion Show ........................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 4:00pm GRAY’S ......Kids Games ..................................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) LAKE 3:30pm ......Rider Education Open Forum Q&A ..............IEC Seminar Room 3 5:00pm ......Drill Team Interest Meeting ..........................IEC Seminar Room 3 ..................Daily 50/50 Drawing ....................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 7:30pm........BBQ Buffet ..............................Polk County Convention Complex 9:00pm ......J&M Evening Entertainment ......Polk County Convention Complex

1:00pm – 2:00pm – 2:00pm – 2:00pm 3:00pm – 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm – 9:30pm 10:00pm

8. America’s Best Inn 9. Hilton Garden Inn - Urbandale/Johnston Inn Hotel & Suites - Des Moines Northwest 10. Holiday Friday, July 2 E 11. Ramada - Northwest B 8:00am – 8:45am ......CMA Services 12. ....................................Veterans Auditorium Lobby TownePlace Suites by Marriott 9:00am – 9:00am 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:30am – 10:00am 12:00pm – 3:30pm – 5:00pm 5:30pm 7:00pm –

5:00pm ......Registration ......................................Veterans Auditorium Lobby South 3:00pm ......Blood Drive ..................................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 13. Baymont Inn & Suites Airport Conference Center 6:00pm ......Poker run check in/out ................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 14. Fair ?eld Inn & Suites - Airport 6:00pm ......Door Prize Pickup ..........................Hall 15. Holiday Inn - Airport A (Veterans Lower Level) 6:00pm ......Ticket Sales, Cash & 50/50 Hotel ............Hall (Veterans Lower Level) 16. Radisson - Des AMoines Airport 6:00pm ......GWRRA Recruiting Booth ..................Veterans Auditorium Lobby West 6:00pm ......Trike Demo Rides ..........................5th Street (Crocker to Center) 17. Best Western - Des Moines West 6:00pm ......Wing Ding Information Lobby 18. Chase........................................Veterans Suite Hotel 6:00pm ......Trade Show ..................................................Iowa Events Center 19. Comfort Suites at Living History Farms 10:00am ......Tricycle Performances ....................Hall (Veterans Lower 20. Country Inn & Suites A- Des Moines WestLevel) 21. Courtyard by Marriott - West Des Moines 5:00pm ......Seminars ......................................................Iowa Events Center 22. Holiday Inn & Suites at Jordan Creek Lot 12:00pm ......Top Gun Competition ....................................................North 23. Sheraton - West Des 2:00pm ......Hall of Fame Luncheon ......Gaskell RoomMoines (Veterans Upper Level) 24. Sleep Inn Urbandale D 5:30pm ......Grand Parade Staging ..................................................North Lot 25. Wildwood Lodge, The ..................Daily 50/50 Drawing ....................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) CAMPGROUNDS program map ..................Grand Parade ..................................................see A. Iowa State Fairgrounds Campgrounds 8:00pm ......Drill Team Performance ..........................Urbandale High School

7:30am – 8:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:00am – 9:30am – 10:00am 12:00pm 12:30pm

9:00am ......Masters Breakfast ..........................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 8:45am ......CMA Services ....................................Veterans Auditorium Lobby 11:00am ......Registration ......................................Veterans Auditorium Lobby 1:00pm ......Blood Drive ..................................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 11:30am ......Poker run check in/out ................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 1:00pm ......Door Prize Pickup ..........................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 1:30pm ......Ticket Sales, Cash & 50/50 ............Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 1:30pm ......GWRRA Recruiting Booth ..................Veterans Auditorium Lobby 1:30pm ......Trike Demo Rides ..........................5th Street (Crocker to Center) 1:30pm ......Wing Ding Information ......................Veterans Auditorium Lobby 1:30pm ......Trade Show ..................................................Iowa Events Center 12:00pm ......Seminars ......................................................Iowa Events Center ..................Statistical Awards Announced ........Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) ..................Poker Run Winners Announced ......Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) ..................Prize Extravaganza Drawings ........Hall A (Veterans Lower Level)

Thursday, July 1 ......CMA Services ....................................Veterans Auditorium Lobby ......Registration ......................................Veterans Auditorium Lobby ......Poker run check in/out ................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) ......Door Prize Pickup ..........................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) ......Ticket Sales, Cash & 50/50 ............Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) ......GWRRA Recruiting Booth ..................Veterans Auditorium Lobby ......Trike Demo Rides ..........................5th Street (Crocker to Center) ......Wing Ding Information ......................Veterans Auditorium Lobby ......Trade Show ..................................................Iowa Events Center ......Bike Show Classification ................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) ......Seminars ......................................................Iowa Events Center ......Stunt Performance - Clint Ewing ..................................North Lot ......Amazing Team Challenge ............................................North Lot ......Mascot & Krazy Hat Contest ..........Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) ......Stunt Performance - Clint Ewing ..................................North Lot

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Downtown 2:00pm ......Bike Show Staging ........................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 1. Des Moines Marriott Downtown 2:30pm ......Name the Year of That Bike Contest ......Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 2. Embassy Suites on the River 4:00pm ......Bike Show Judging ........................Hall A (Veterans Level) 3. Holiday Inn Downtown at MercyLower Campus (Veterans Upper Level) 4:00pm ......Overseas Delegate Reception ....Gaskell Room 4. Quality Inn & Suites Event Center 5:00pm ......Top Gun Practice ..........................................................North Lot 5. Renaissance Savery Hotel 5:20pm ......Stunt Performance - Clint Ewing ..................................North Lot North ..................Daily 50/50 Drawing ....................Hall A (Veterans Lower Level) 6. Courtyard by Marriott - Ankeny 8:00pm ......Talent Show ............................Polk County Convention Complex 9:00pm ......Light Parade Staging/Classification ........Holiday Park, West Des Moines East/Northeast ..................Light Parade 7.............................West Des Moines/Valley Junction Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Altoona ..................Light Parade Judging and Awards ....5th Street, Valley Junction District

B. Adventureland Park Campgrounds C. Lewis A. Jester Park D. Yellow Banks E. Thomas Mitchell Park Saturday, July F. Chichaqua Bottoms3Greenbelt

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How Finding the Right Aftermarket Seat was Priceless to Us! Bill McIlrath, GWRRA Life Member #22638, Bethel, Connecticut

Like many things people buy, motorcycle seats are made for people of “average” height and weight. My wife Lyn and I—who stand 5’2” and 6’2” respectively—are not exactly “average”. Here is our story about finding the perfect seats for our rides… My first new Wing was a 1984 GL1200A. After a few years, I decided to replace the seat and selected a Saddlemen’s Road Sofa™. I was happy with that choice for many a mile. But after my friend and fellow GWRRA Member Brian Medvidick helped me buy and restore a “totaled” 1985 Limited Edition, the ’84 went to him. It was September 1991 when the one-month restoration was complete and the Limited was on the road. And although its stock seat was better than the ’84’s, it still wasn’t something on which I would want to spend all day.

My First Long-Term Aftermarket Seat: A Gem By that point in my life, I’d already been to numerous motorcycle events and had pretty much seen all of the different types of seats out there. And though I do realize that opinions are subjective and that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, one brand stood out in my mind as being aesthetically dis-pleasing. However, as I later learned, the reason I didn’t care for this seat’s looks is exactly what makes this particular seat so comfortable. To me, the saddle portion looked like it had “wings” because of the way it stuck out to the sides. But if you think about it, that’s exactly what your rear end does when you’re sitting on your bike—it sticks out to both sides. To check further into its design, I went to Russell Cycle Products’ website to see how its “Day-Long™” seats were made and why they looked so “unique”. I then exchanged a number of emails with folks at the company and—finally—placed an order for a “Dual” Day-Long Touring Saddle. I’m happy to say that I put many a mile on that seat and never had a single complaint with it. In fact, my longest day on it was almost 1,100 miles, and I was in great shape at the end of the ride.

My Second Long-Term Aftermarket Seat: A Let-Down By the new millennium, it was time for another Wing and as I rode my 2001 Wing out of the dealership it felt quite comfortable to me. But by the end of that first week, there were already 2,500 miles on it! 40

Now I’d been told by friends that the bike and its seat might not fit my over-six-foot-tall frame too well, but it seemed to work out well at first. My wife, Lyn, and I enjoyed a number of short rides, then planned a weekend trip. However, that’s when she dropped the news on me that, for a co-rider such as herself who stands just over five feet tall, the passenger portion of the seat was uncomfortably wide for her legs. Additionally, she said the trunk rest leaned back too much for her and something major had to change before we could go on a long distance ride. I contacted the dealer from which the Wing had come and they had an aftermarket seat that was narrower, so out came the credit card. The new seat did fit Lyn better, but the seat’s matching trunk rest was totally unacceptable. We shipped it back to the manufacturer for alterations to make it more suitable. However, the process went poorly and became quite a customer service debacle. In addition, I also had an issue with the seat. For me, it was that the seat was hard. Even after many miles ridden, the seat and I still did not agree with each other and I was constantly switching seats: I’d ride the stock seat when I traveled solo and switch to the aftermarket seat when riding 2-up. Nine years—and over 60,000 miles later—all I had was less padding on both my rear end and the stock seat!

My Latest Aftermarket Seat: Back to the Start Earlier this year I retired, so I plan to spend a lot more time on the bike. But I won’t do that the way it is now with its current aftermarket seat. Wing World

I decided instead to go back to my first long-term aftermarket choice in seats—a Day-Long—so I contacted Russell Cycle Products again. The company’s ordering process is fairly straightforward; you begin with your—the rider’s—height, weight, waist, and inseam measurements. The company offers either a “Solo” or a “Dual” saddle. A “Solo” is built specially for the rider and is more or less stock for the co-rider. If you order a “Dual” saddle, then you’ll also need to provide your co-rider’s measurements and you’ll need to provide an additional photo that shows both of you in your riding positions. Ours will be a “Dual” and will be made with the driver’s pillion two inches higher than the stock seat to help accommodate my long legs. In addition, there will be a few other alterations. Next, you provide the specifics of what you want for seat cover materials, colors, and stitching. You can even get accessories like built-in heat and backrest. In addition, if you’d like they will also cover your trunk and armrests to match. Personally, I had wanted

longer passenger armrest pads the first time around. So for this request, I made my own and shipped them along with the seat and trunk rest to get them covered to match. One thing that comes standard is the “comfort guarantee”. If you aren’t comfortable, they’ll make two attempts to rework the seat to your satisfaction; if they can’t, you can get a full refund. Restrictions do apply, so I’d encourage you to visit the warranty portion of their website for details. As for me, I never needed to exercise the guarantee before, but I did like having it available. I trust that, once again, the guarantee will be unnecessary. Once your order is accepted, a production date is scheduled and you need to box up your current seat so it arrives at the company before that date. We have a late-March production date for ours, and I am anxiously awaiting its arrival so that we can ride in true comfort once again!

Seat Company Q&As In order to better learn how custom, aftermarket motorcycle seats are made, we asked several manufacturers a series of questions. Their answers give insight both into the decades-long process of how companies produce custom seats and also offer insights into new technology that has recently become available. The participating manufacturers/distributors/retailers whose answers appear below are Diamond Custom Seats, Hartco International, Russell Cycle Products, and Ultimate Seats USA.

Diamond Custom Seats’ Valkyrie seat, available for all years of Valkyrie (Seat only MSRP starts at $499). (800) 722-9995 or (386) 698-2737 or www.diamondseats.com.

Hartco International’s New PRO TOUR® series saddle, available for all models of Gold Wings, GL1000-GL1800 (Seat only GL1800 MSRP starts at $999). (800) 446-7772 or www.hartcoseats.com

Q: What do you feel is the greatest advantage to a rider to get an aftermarket seat on a newer bike? Hartco: If a rider is going to spend the big bucks on a new bike and then be crippled at the end of the day or looking for a place to pull over and rest every fifty or a hundred miles, then the purpose of the bike has been defeated before it begins. A rider and passenger should be able to ride tank to tank and then fill the tank sitting on the bike because they are comfortable. Q: What happens to stock seats after awhile, especially those of older model Gold Wings and/or Valkyries? Ultimate: GL1500 stock seats are usually broken down with age and use. They offer little support in that condition. Valkyrie stock seats are just plain uncomfortable. In fact, stock seat comfort design in general leaves a lot to be desired and, if rides of over 100 miles are anticipated, a new seat is usually necessary. April 2010

Russell Cycle Products’ “Day-Long®” Touring Saddle, available for all models of Gold Wings GL1000-GL1800 (GL1800 MSRP for full set starts at $1,120). (800) 432-9566 www.day-long.com

Ultimate Seats USA’s GL1800 Lowrider / Midrider / King®, available for all years of GL1800 (MSRP for full set starts at $1,120). (877) 672 0288 www.ultimateseats.ca

Q: How does fitting a seat for a Gold Wing and/or Valkyrie differ from fitting other brands and models? Diamond: Gold Wings and Valkyries offer large platforms on which to construct larger and more comfortable foams. Q: How much does customizing a seat to a specific rider/corider matter and why? How do you do so? What measurements are needed and what does the process of customizing entail? Diamond: The rider is usually completely different in stature than the passenger. It makes sense to construct each area for each rider so that both can enjoy the ride. Some seat makers don’t pour the foam separately; the density in the front is the same as the foam in the back. If the passenger weighs a hundred pounds less than the rider, she isn’t going to have a good day. Every seat we make is based on height, weight, and inseam for both rider and passenger. Russell: That’s the secret to real comfort, support, and ergonomics. It’s all very important to long distance riding, which is what a 41

“Day-Long” is all about. We take height, inseam, waist, and weight, along with required photos. We determine saddle size, placement, height, and suspension tension with this info. Ultimate: It is very important to design the seat for a range of user’s height, weight and leg inseam to achieve optimum comfort, support and function. Height, weight and leg inseam measurements are needed to design a seat for correct positioning to the handlebars and the ground. These factors are also important for positioning footpegs and floorboards to the seat. Q: How much does stitching matter and why? Hartco: Stitching is helpful in holding a cover in place; however, it is normally for aesthetics. Russell: Stitching is not really important. We use a pattern because it allows the cover to contour better to the saddle shape. Ultimate: Stitching thread material must be UV-resistant and bonded polyester-based. In addition, seat cover seams must be double-stitched and triple-stitched in high tension areas. Q: What new methods and/or materials are now offered for creating seats, and why are they superior to past methods? Hartco: We offer the hand-poured polyurethane foam that we have used for years but add a layer of Visco elastic foam, developed by NASA for the space shuttle. Russell: There are quite a few new materials, like gripper vinyls, etc. Most of our customers prefer leathers and standard vinyls. Ultimate: The greatest advances in new seat development are in materials technology. Together with our raw material suppliers, we are continuously testing and upgrading. The Ultimate seat base pan uses a revolutionary new process of injection molded fiber reinforced rigid urethane, which provides an extremely strong but lightweight

and still flexible support for our memory foam one-piece molded computer-controlled density cushion. Also, the seat cover material is a new marine grade that looks and feels like a leather hide. It’s mold proof and resistant to freezing and very hot temperatures, so it’s virtually maintenance-free. Q: What does your company do to prolong a seat’s life? Diamond: Our seats are built to service the customer for many years, sometimes lasting as long as 20 years. This of course depends on the size and weight of the rider and the climate and manner in which he stores and maintains his bike; but our seats are simply better because they’re hand-built to fit each customer. Hartco: We have recovered seats that are 18 years old and been told by the customer, “Do not touch that foam, it’s still perfect.” Q: What do you feel sets your seats and company apart from other seat manufacturers? Hartco: The fact that we hand-make every seat to exact specs. The other “off the shelf seats” are meant to be a one-size-fits-all application, which just doesn’t work well. Hartco has been building custom seats for Gold Wings for thirty years, and Diamond has been manufacturing custom seats for forty! Our seats are built from the ground up, individually for EACH rider and co-rider, one at a time. The foam is hand-poured to both the rider and co-rider’s weights. The seat is then hand-shaped to fit the specifics of each rider. Ultimate: Our design expertise guaranties to give a long distance “no numb bum” ride with our exclusive comfort memory foam (our secret). Correct nose angle design prevents the rider from sliding forward because “YOU SIT IN OUR SEAT, NOT ON IT”. We offer a 14-day trial test period for full refund, our base pans and all brackets and hardware have a lifetime warranty, and we have excellent customer service.

Some Other Cool Ways to Improve Rider/Co-Rider Seating Comfort Backrests:

Utopia Products Inc. says: “We built custom-fitted touring seats for our first 20 years in business and took #1 in Motorcycle Consumer News about 20 years ago for design, comfort, quality and service. About that same time, we switched over to manufacturing backrests instead. Our “Utopia” Built-In Driver Backrest installs in minutes without taking off seat covers and is available for GL1000s – GL1800s (with or without heated seats) and Valkyries. For more info, call (888) 343-3320 or visit www.utpr.com.”

Seat Pads:

Alaska Leather, “Home of the Sheepskin Buttpad”, says: “Our buttpads can be used instead of, or in addition to, a custom seat. They’re cool in the heat, warm in the cold, and very affordable. We recommend our large deluxe for the GL series driver’s seat. It covers the top seating surface only and is a piece of grade A domestic sheepskin, sheared to 1” density. It has a single elastic strap connected with a quick release on each side; it just clicks on and off. Our pads also fit older models and trikes. Plus, they can be washed and fluffed up with a wire brush to feel like new any time. For more info, call (877) 562-2324 or visit www.alaskaleather.com.” 42

American Motorcycle Specialties says: “Our Comfort-Max® Gel Pads come in all sizes to fit all older and newer Gold Wings and Valkyries, but we specifically recommend our Ortho-Deluxe Sheepskin Gel Pad. It has a unique, cut-out section that eliminates painful pressure on the tailbone and helps your spine relax. It measures 18”W (max width is the most important measurement because it supports more weight over a larger area, thus reducing pressure) x 17”L and has as 4” wide front. Our pad is very wide. For the passenger, we recommend the Jumbo (16”W). The pad comes with 3/4-inch thick gel and a layer of memory foam on top, which adds an additional element of comfort by contouring the hard and soft parts of the body. For more info, call (800) 710-7237 or visit www.amspecialtiesusa.com.” David Scott Company says: “Our Blue Diamond® Gel pad is 14”W x 17”L and is 1/2” thick. It’s 3.5” wide at the nose and about 9.5” at the tail. Our product line is not water-based gel and will therefore not leak, ooze, or evaporate if cut. Since it’s a solid and not a liquid, it can be custom-cut to size and we have several size options for any Gold Wing or Valkyrie. It is designed to be inserted permanently within the seat or attached to the top of the seat and is specially formulated to reduce pressure, vibration, and sheer during prolonged usage. For more info, call (800) 804-0333 or visit www.davidscottco.com.” ● Wing World

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We asked last year for suggestions on great roads to ride to and from Wing Ding 32, and several Members generously delivered some routes. Here is the first of at least four entries that will appear in time for you to make arrangements before heading out to Des Moines, Iowa, this year!

Heading from the Southeast to Wing Ding 32 By Dave Mytinger, GWRRA #84045, of Indianapolis, Indiana For the past few years, I have suggested to a lot of riders who live north of central Indiana that they’ve been missing a lot of good riding on their way to the Smokies, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or Wings Over the Smokies. That’s because most of them get on the superslab and hammer down to Tennessee or North Carolina before starting to look for “good riding roads”. For Wing Ding 2010, I instead address this suggestion to the folks in the southeast who will be headed to Des Moines and would like to ride as many curves as they can enroute there. Eveyone knows the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway or Ashville, North Carolina, so I’ll start from there and suggest three options.

MAIN ROUTES YOU’LL LOOK FOR: US 421 US 25E I-75 US 150 US 127 US 421 IN HWY 7 IN HWY 250 US 50

IN HWY 135 IN HWY 144 IN HWY 67 Indiana Avenue IN HWY 267 US 40 IN HWY 39 I-74

SIDE ROUTES TO CONSIDER: KY HWY 229 US 460 I-70 US 36

upon a little “stretch of the legs” time. Though HWY135 won’t be as great as the roads you’ve ridden farther south, it is still a very nice ride. Once you get north of Morgantown, however, the roads straighten out. ● Stay on IN HWY 135 to Bargersville, Indiana. ● Next, take IN HWY 144 west to IN HWY 67. ● Take IN HWY 67 one mile south to Gray Brothers Cafeteria (www.graybrotherscatering.com) in Mooresville, Indiana. It has some of the best pie you’ll find anywhere and wonderful food. I recommend the fried chicken! ● From Gray’s, take a right out of the parking lot and Indiana Avenue will become IN HWY 267. ● Ride north to I-70, where there is a large cluster of motels. ● If it isn’t time to check in for the night, you can stay on IN 267 to US 40 west. ● Then take US 40 to IN HWY 39 north. ● From there, US 36 west is a nice ride if you want to stay off of the interstate. OR, if you’re ready to hammer down and get on the slab, stay on IN HWY 39 to I-74 and head to Wing Ding. Whichever way you choose to get there, have a safe trip. And we’ll see you in Des Moines!

To get to Madison, Indiana from the Southeast: 1) Ride up to Boone, North Carolina and pick up US 421. Ride it north to Madison, Iowa. Be sure to stop at the US 421 Country Store in Shady Valley, Tennessee (www.shadyvalleycountrystore.com). 2) From Asheville, North Carolina, take US 25E north to London, Kentucky. OR, at Bailey’s Switch, Kentucky take KY HWY 229 north to London (nice ride). Then, from London, take I-75 north to US 150; west to US 127, and north to US 421 to Madison, Indiana. 3) If you have the time, consider taking US 460 to Frankfort, Kentucky then picking up US 421 north. (Note: US 460 between I-75 and Frankfort traverses through horse country. It is absolutely beautiful!)

Possible Side Trip Outside of Madison: About forty miles south of Madison, Iowa, you might consider a side trip to Smithfield, Kentucky to eat at “Our Best Restaurant” (www.ourbestrestaurant.com). It’s great food, but it’s closed on Mondays.

Outside of Madison and on to Des Moines: ● From Madison, take IN HWY 7 north to IN HWY 250 west to Brownstown. ● Next, take US 50 west to IN HWY 135. IN HWY 135 from Brownstown to Morgantown is the best ride in Indiana, but I have to warn you that Nashville is a charming little tourist trap of a town with loads of gift/candy/fudge/craft shops in which your Co-Rider may insist 44

Here’s one of our favorite locations in Iowa—the house Grant Wood used in his painting “American Gothic”, located in Eldon. My wife and I (Sue and Dave Reid, GWRRA #272887, of Polk City, IA) like to ride our 2003 GL1800 to different landmarks around Iowa and its surrounding states. At the visitor center they have clothes similar to the ones in the painting that you can just slip on over your clothes to take photos. So while in Iowa enjoying Wing Ding 32, we’d suggest taking some of the smaller roadways to get to this stop about 100 miles southeast of Des Moines!

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[Ed. Note: Several years ago, Steve’s solo motorcycle journey on his GL1800 took him from the United Kingdom and across Europe and Asia to Bangladesh in just under a month-and-a-half. A book of the title below was compiled by Capital Wings rep Ray Brooking from Steve’s emails, texts, and mobile calls to Ginny Yetti. They have been kind enough to share Steve’s incredible journey with us. Enjoy!]

Reprinted with permission by Steve “Taz” Taslim • GWRRA #249686 • Essex, United Kingdom

hen we last left Steve “Taz” Taslim on his journey, he was in Afghanistan—a week later—still awaiting a part to be shipped to him from the UK. A rock had punctured a small plate on the front of his GL1800’s engine, and Steve could not find anyone to weld the aluminum. He was growing increasingly impatient to be on his way to the Khyber Pass into Pakistan and beyond… is terrible. There are so many UN people and American company reps making lots of wonga that the prices are high. Message from Ray: HGB Motorcycles had to send it Parcel Force World Wide, as the others would not take it to Afghanistan. After getting the tracking number from HGB on Saturday, we tracked it via the Parcel Force website, and it was still in the London West Depot. That probably meant “Heathrow”. Taz is not a happy bunny, so he went to see if he could get the broken one welded, and he was in luck. Let’s hope it works okay. I asked him how Tango 1 had been taken off the coach. He said his Gold Wing was taken off again by crane, then added “I got some good pictures of it about 20 foot in the air.”

Thursday, 20 November – Afghanistan

Friday, 21 November – Afghanistan

Message from Steve: I am in Kabul. My parcel is not here. And I heard that TNT [a shipping service] wouldn’t take it. I didn’t want to use them anyway. Also, DHL or UPS wouldn’t take it, so it had to go Parcel Force World Wide. Will they ship it out? If not, I will come back to the UK and fly back with it myself!...Never mind; I will just have to wait I suppose. I am in the Intercontinental Hotel at the moment, Room 119. It’s a hundred pounds a day here. Oxygen is free, but everything else

Message from Steve: By tomorrow, I hope to get the bike running. I couldn’t wait for the part any longer, as I would wait till Christmas for all I know! I got the case welded, and I think it will get me to my last destination. The weather here is cool in the evenings and 75 degrees F during the day. There are so many dirt roads in Kabul that there is a constant dusty haze wherever you go. The people that made my gasket were using 10-year-olds to service and repair

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motorbikes and cars. It was amazing to see; I think they start them off once they are weaned. But they are left alone to do many tasks that even I would struggle with. Very large thank-yous to all who have helped me with advice and all at HGB. Also, thank-you to Keith for his technical advice. This is the last bit before Pakistan. I won’t be sorry to say goodbye. At least I can use my visa, and it is more up-to-date in Pakistan. I have been told it’s five to six hours to get to the Khyber Pass. I will keep you all posted.

Saturday, 22 November – Afghanistan Message from Steve: The bike seems to be fixed, thank God. Tomorrow I and Tango 1 will be ready to rock-n-roll. Oh, how I missed (riding) her! There’s no reverse or cruise control, but who cares? As long as I get out to Pakistan, with its new adventures and new people. 49

Only another 2,000-odd miles to go. Go on, my son. We know you can do it!

At my hotel here, I am covering up my bike. This bloke came up, and he’s a 1500 Winger from Switzerland. He’s working on a power station for Kabul. We exchanged email details. Small world, eh? It’s rained all day in Kabul, so there is much mud here. After taking Tango out, she looked like a tractor covered in mud. It took an hour just to wash it off (“Mud is good for you complexion,” I told her). I am looking forward to giving you some good reports.

Message from Steve: Thank you for hanging in here with me. I left Kabul and headed toward Pakistan, thinking I would get there in four hours tops, but it took me nine hours nonstop! I was barely at a walking pace for half-an-hour at a time; I got blisters on my left hand. The road is not for anything, bar a 4-wheel drive or a Honda Motorcross XT500. To say it was difficult is an understatement. As there is so much dust, they regularly spray water from big tankers onto the road to keep the visibility going. Also, as it is the main road east going out of Afghanistan, it is chaos, with people overtaking, big craters in the road, and mud—and more mud. Tango (bless her!) doesn’t like mud. She does the hippy shake as she fights for traction. When I’d try to go up an incline, she’d barely make it, as she couldn’t get a grip. All this at never more than 20 mph at the best. The engine seems okay; no oil drips. I think that out of the 150-plus miles today, 10 were tarmac. Honest.

Message from Ray: It’s a good job. Taz had the part welded, as today the part was sent back to HGB. Parcel Force will not deliver it to Afghanistan either!

Sunday, 23 November – Afghanistan Message from Ray: I spoke to Taz. All is well; the bike is okay but has no reverese or cruise control. But I don’t think he needed the cruise control today! He covered 120 miles from Kabul to the mouth of the Khyber Pass in nine hours. The mud roads and closed roads that he went down didn’t help. The closed road (that he didn’t know was closed) led to a bridge that was not there. With help, he managed to get Tango 1 along a path to the other side. The pass closes at night, so he is on his way tomorrow morning into Pakistan. Then he will email all the gory details and hopefully some pictures. He is definitely cracking up! He told me himself! He kept apologizing to Tango 1 for the bad roads and all the mud and kept saying he was sorry for bringing her to this nasty place.

In the end, they relented. The roads are good here, and Tango is happy. She is singing as she whispers along. I am back in civilization…hooray! The Khyber Pass is awesome. I am in Islamabad, going to the Indian crossing in two days’ time. I have nothing but admiration for Tango; she put up with a lot of (crap) but made it. How she didn’t fall apart with hours of severe vibes is a testament to a good bike. Still, Afghanistan is definitely not ready yet for (motorcycle) travellers.

Wednesday & Thursday, 26 & 27 November – Pakistan

Anyway I got to Torkham (a border town with Pakistan), and it was getting dark. When I asked, “Where is the Passport Control?” “Gone home” was the reply. “It’s only 4:45 p.m.,” I said, “You are supposed to be open till 6 p.m.” He replied, “I know. There is nothing you can do but come back tomorrow.” So I am in a little grotty place, no hotels or anything. Everywhere I go, I am followed by a small crowd, so I went into this little office and asked to see the manager. To cut a long story short, he showed me somewhere safe to put the bike and gave me his bed and gave me supper. We are right next to the mountains that the Allies bombed while looking for Osama bin Laden with the B-52 bombers.

Tuesday, 25 November – Pakistan Message from Steve: At 7 a.m., I crossed into Pakistan and it took two hours. I was told by a guard that, “To go into the next town; you must take a guard (on the bike).” 50

I said, “Well, he can’t sit on the bike. I have no room.” He answered, “Put it on a truck.” I said, “No, it weights 450 kgs. It’s not possible.” The guard replied, “Well, you can’t go.” So I said, “I haven’t come 5,000 miles for you to tell me I can’t carry on.”

Message from Ray: I spoke to Taz today. He said that he is doing some sightseeing in Islamabad and, tomorrow, is off to visit Lahore. Then, on Sunday or Monday, it’s off to India. His destination this time is New Delhi, and he said something about a picture of Tango 1 outside the Taj Mahal! Tango 1 is in a locked compound for safety, and he says she draws so many crowds when he stops that it’s quite amazing. The people are even coming from the surrounding area just to see the Wing. Sounds like a poser’s heaven! Taz did say that he might try to get into Burma as well. That will make it another country and another £1 for the charities. I Wing World

don’t know why he cannot pop into Tibet and China while he’s at it! At my reckoning, he has about another 1,500 miles to go to get to his goal of Dacha, Bangladesh. He has managed to get all his 175 pictures developed (from digital) and will try to get them put onto a CD and sent to me. Or, if he can find someone to upload them to a photo site I gave him or send them to our Web Master Neil, he says he’ll do that. So it looks like quite a weekend for my computer and my index finger. Also, he is back on his original mobile number now, so if you ring or text the Afghanistan number, you will probably get an Afghani who answers. He gave the sim card away to someone there. He also asked me to send his love to everyone.

Friday, 28 November – Pakistan Message from Steve: I am in Amristsa, west of Delhi. The weather is 75 degrees F, and the roads are okay. It took two hours through India customs, the only customs to do it out of all the places I’ve been. They love red tape here; they learned it from the British! I’m looking forward to seeing the Taj Mahal. Petrol is about 65p a litre. Not much to report. Pakistan was very crowded and India I will tell you about. Just

Bangladesh to do yet, and bingo! I will try to get into Myanmar and Burma. We will see. Lots of Enfield Bullets here and locally made Honda Heroes (125cc bikes). Love to all in very cool England…from warm, sunny India.

Delhi! In seconds, a crowd of about 60 was around him. Luckily, one of his newfound groupies got him a litre of petrol and, 50 Rupees later, he was on his way again. He was having a day in Delhi then was off to the Taj Mahal. He says he hopes to get an email off to me soon, and he has managed to get his pictures put onto CD and is sending them to me. So let’s hope the Indian postal service is more reliable than ours.

Message from Ray: Seems like Taz is on his homeward bound journey now. Only 1,100 miles to Dhaka, Bangladesh! If he does go to Burma, it’s a roundtrip from Dhaka of about 800 miles.

Saturday & Sunday, 29 & 30 November – India Message from Ray: I spoke with Taz, and he is in Delhi now. He’s staying in a “cheap” $250-a-night hotel. I always thought that it was cheap in India! He did confess that one of his fears was realized; he ran out of petrol on the way to

Tango 1 is still going great. Steve says that she is a lot happier on tarmac roads. “I think she loves me again!” he said. I am getting worried about him and “her”. (Be sure to join Steve “Taz” Taslim next month for the conclusion of his journey on ● “The Road to Bangladesh”.)

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Where Am I Now? By Marge and Jerry Hempe, Chapter Directors for Wisconsin’s Chapter C Intro by Jill and Dave Krizizke, ACDs of Wisconsin’s Chapter C

This travel game was created by WI-C’s Chapter Directors Jerry and Marge Hempe to provide some fun and riding enjoyment for the Gold Wing riders of Wisconsin. It’s a great pastime for riding and a lot of fun to play! We all think many other Chapters would benefit from this game as well, and so we wanted to share it with the entire Association. A Bit of Background Info Being new to owning a Gold Wing I, Jerry, joined GWRRA. I started going to socials, rides and fundraisers, and I noticed that one particular question—“Where have you been?”—always seemed to come up. When folks would tell about the rides they’d gone on and the places they’d visited on their Wing, they would mention places far and near. And it was amazing to me to find that many of the places they’d mention were right here in Wisconsin. Then they’d ask me things like, “Have you ever been to Jurustic Park?” “Where?” I’d respond. (Now remember, I had just gotten my Wing, so I hadn’t yet traveled a lot on it.) I had lived in Wisconsin my whole life and had traveled around the state a little, but the more I spoke with people from other areas, the more I felt I needed to find out about all the interesting things I’d yet to see in my own state! Three years ago, I bought a Zumo 550 GPS for the bike (it was a Christmas gift for the bike, and she deserved it! After all, the Wing takes my wife Marge and I anywhere we want to go.). Of course once I got the unit, I wanted to learn about all the features and how to use the GPS, so I talked with other people who already owned a GPS. That’s when I began to realize that many folks really did not know what the unit could do. That, in turn, got me back to thinking about all the conversations relating to where other riders had said they’d traveled on their Wings. I started mapping those sites out on my GPS. Then I marked these waypoints on the GPS unit and started traveling to those places and those great roads. Afterward, I would ask other Wingers if they had been there yet, and they would often respond, “Where? I’ve never heard of it.”

A Game is Born As I mentioned, one place I had been told about in a prior conversation but had never visited was Jurustic Park (outside of Marshfield, Wisconsin). After speaking with the park’s owner and creator, amateur paleontologist Clyde Wynia, I found out from him that he gets about 30,000 people a year who stop by the park. A couple of miles out of Marshfield, there is a subdivision and, in the back of it, is Jurustic Park. (By the way, if you are in Wisconsin and have time to stop, Clyde will give you a tour. But if you do, just be careful of the swamp frogs!) Using that park as an example, I got to thinking a game could be created using the GPS coordinates and physical address and some questions, like the ones that follow. 56

1) N 44* 44.144 W090* 10.069

M222 Sugarbush Lane Marshfield, WI.

Where am I? _____________________________________________ What is holding the American flag? __________________________ Well, that got me thinking about traveling around the entire state of Wisconsin and finding different addresses using my GPS. Afterward, my wife and I discussed the possibility of creating a game that anyone could play and—alas!—a full-fledged game was born! The objective of this game is to get people to travel around a state (or province, or even a country) to see what there is in each area and to better learn how to use their GPS unit. (Now my wife is not into the GPS as much as I am. As she puts it, “I would use it to find the bathroom.” So we made sure that if you don’t have a GPS you can also play the game.) If you own a GPS, awesome. If not, simply use the address listed. Here’s how the version we created for last year for the state of Wisconsin looks:

TO ALL WISCONSIN GWRRA MEMBERS Are you looking for places to go?

Then play: Where Am I Now? Welcome to “Where Am I Now?” —the game where you tell us where you are. The object of the game is to find locations and an identifying mark about the location. The game can be played with or without a GPS. We will provide coordinates for the locations. Addresses will be provided for those who do not have a GPS. There are 20 stops, throughout the state. For each location where you stop, you will receive a ticket (**Tickets for the drawings will be given when you return your answers). You DO NOT have to stop at all the locations. If you stop at 5 locations, you will receive 5 tickets, 1 ticket per stop. If you stop at all 20 locations, you will receive an Wing World

extra 5 bonus tickets, for a total of 25 tickets. The tickets will be used for drawings at our party in October. You have all summer to complete all the stops. They DO NOT have to be completed in one day. If you do not have a GPS, you can use any method of finding the locations you want. You can use maps, Map Quest on the computer, ride to the town and stop to ask for directions to the address (we know the guys won’t do that!) or ride along with someone who has a GPS. You can ride alone or in a group. Some places are easy to find, and some are harder, but they are fun to find. The entry fee is only $5.50 per person, for your coordinates and addresses. This money will be used for the prizes and the party at the end of the game. Please send a check for $5.50 ($11.00 if rider and co-rider are playing), made to the order of WI–C.

The more people that play, the better the prizes. If you have problems finding a place, call (920)-979-5967. ** Tickets for the drawings will be sent to you when you return your answers. You must submit your answers to Jerry by September 19, 2010, to receive the tickets for our drawings in October. You do not have to be present to win, but we hope you will attend the party. Space is limited to the first 2,500 people, so sign up today! Thank you and happy hunting! Chapter C

Final Thoughts on this Game for Your Chapter One misconception of this game is that you have to have a GPS to play. Well, that is just not true. The game gives you the addresses, including the city. So if you don’t have a GPS, you just have to use

Marge and Jerry Hempe, creators of the “Where Am I Now?” game, on their Wing in front of a small waterfall in Copper Harbor, Michigan on one of their many trips last summer. April 2010

maps, ask questions in that town or use Map Quest. You could even have a friend look for it on his/her GPS or, better yet, have them play the game also and follow them to each place. We decided to only charge $5.50 per person to play the game. That’s because we wanted it to be inexpensive so more people would play. (Fifty cents is for postage, and $5 will be used to get ice cream and prizes. This money could also be used for a Chapter fundraiser.) Let players know they don’t have to go to all the stops. Even if a player only stops at two or three stops in an area, he or she still has a chance to win. (Of course, the more places a player visits, the more fun he or she can have and the more chances that player has of winning!) Toward the end of our area’s riding season, we will have an Ice Cream Social. As noted, that social will be paid for with the entry fees, some money of which will also be used to purchase prizes that we will award at the Social. (Some prizes have already been donated by the places we have on the game; some prizes will be purchased with money raised from the game.) All money raised goes back into the game. If you want to create a game for your state, the easiest way to start is to ask people at socials where they’ve been in your state. You can then use any place you want, including statues, dealerships, historical markers, fundraiser events, etc. You’ll be amazed at how interesting your state really is. Your state could have many sites you’re not even aware of—anything from a dragon made of steel to a place where old statues are kept. (Just remember to obtain a physical address, too, for those players without a GPS.) If you’d like any assistance with starting this game within your state, or if you have any further questions whatsoever, please don’t hesitate to contact me via my email address of blue46@localnet.com. Also, if there are any Wisconsin GWRRA Members interested in participating for the upcoming year, please drop me an email as well. Remember, Gold Wing riders are among the best people in the world. So have fun, and happy hunting! ●

A now-extinct creature made of metal at Jurustic Park—a Wisconsin site author Jerry Hempe hadn’t heard of before discussing with other Wing riders places in his state that they’d visited. (Photo courtesy of Clyde Wynia, www.jurustic.com)

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By Ray Lasick, GWRRA #133996, of Santa Clarita, California

od made the mountains…man made the roads. And as four guys for four days on our four Gold Wings, we did our best to carve them up. It was one of the best rides I’d been on in some time. The four riders—Nate, Rob, Gary and I—have been longtime friends and riding partners. This trip, we had only a vague destination in mind—the Gold Country of California, including Highway 49 and the town of Sonora. So to that end, Nate, Rob and I left Southern California’s Santa Clarita just after sun up one early October morning in 2006 and headed up Interstate 5. As we raced up I-5 and over “The Grapevine” (a nickname given the area), we encountered what was our first, and thankfully our only, bit of bad weather, rain. Still, because of it the diesel fumes from the 18-wheelers were driven downward to our level and hung low all the way up to Bakersfield, where we picked up our fourth rider, Gary. Afterward, the rain stopped as we got to the flat land and, after gassing up and a few needed minutes in the facility, we were off to revisit some of the best mountain roads California has to offer. Atop the Pacific Grade Summit: (l to r) Nate Armstrong (GWRRA #121859) with his 1993 GL1500; Ray Lasick (GWRRA #133996) with his 2005 GL1800; Gary Griffin (GWRRA #94213) with his 1995 GL1500; and Rob Shoemaker (GWRRA #86221) with his 2006 GL1800.

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Heading to Fresno and Beyond Gary jumped out front and set the pace, which was just over the speed limit (and just short of Mach 1!). As we headed up I-99 to Fresno, Nate came over the CB and said he was happy he’d bought some new rubber just two days earlier. Once we reached Fresno, we had a not-so-quick lunch at Denny’s and, afterward, we were off to Hwy 41. This highway stretches out through a lot of pastureland that’s dotted with volcanic rock. It adds dimension to the vistas and provides quite a view, which is nice since it’s a two-lane stretch of asphalt with very few passing lanes. RVs are always present on this route because its end point is Yosemite National Park. After passing through the first of many small gold mining towns— Raymond and Coarsegold—we started climbing toward the town of Oakhurst, and our first sight of Hwy 49. In Oakhurst, we noticed a little nip in the air as we gassed up. Some dark clouds were gathering to the north, so we broke out the chaps to ward off any forthcoming moisture. The sky was now turning gray, and the mountain peaks that should have been visible were covered in clouds. This time, Rob jumped out front and began to lead the group north. It was his first long ride onboard his new 1800 and, like a kid with a new toy, he began to test it on the curves as we passed by four- and five-acre parcels that contained ranch-style houses and mini-barns. We were in horse country, and the road rose and fell depending on the topography of the hills. There were more trees on this highway than the previous one and, at certain spots, the Black Oak trees even formed a canopy across the road. As we left the outskirts of Oakhurst, some Turkey Buzzards circled overhead. They gracefully soared on the thermals created by the heat rising from the warmed ground. Finally, the sun had broken out and the clouds had moved east, away from us.

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Lean, and then Roll on the throttle. By this point, we needed a watering hole and we were heading into Coulterville, another Gold Rush town on 49. This place is small, but it has a lot of personality. For instance, it has a Memorial Day parade each year, and the last time we came through this town, we had a great time watching the old timers in all there period costumes. Also, the original hotel is still open for guests, and its adjoining bar (circa 1819) has cold drinks and a basic menu. And yes, the bar does lean a little to the left and the well-worn floor creaks in all its joints. A couple of cold ones later (iced teas, of course), we mounted up for a final push to Senora. By now, though, the chaps had come off since the temperature had risen to a comfortable 65 degrees F.

The Don Pedro Reservoir and Senora We were dropping into a small canyon that holds the Don Pedro Reservoir, when I thought, Oops did I leave some chrome on that last turn? It sure sounded like I did. Meanwhile a Saturn, carrying some older “lookie loos” who were taking in all the scenery along the way, rolled before us. The bridge above Don Pedro is about 150 feet off the water and gives you a good chance to see the boaters doing their thing in the late afternoon. Just after crossing the bridge that spans the eastern arm of Don Pedro, the Saturn took the view point’s turn-out. We all waved goodbye to the Saturn and thanked them for pulling over. After all, we’re fast, but still courteous, riders. With that, we started to climb out of the canyon and were on our way to Jackson, another period town. If the girls had been along, Jackson would be a mandatory stop. Its Main Street, just off 49, is full of antique shops. At the far end is a great railroad museum; however, the guys prefer to visit the Harley shop. It’s fun to park our Gold Wings in front of their showroom and watch the reaction. But there was no stopping in town that day. This was a fast-paced “Guy Ride”. Woo Waa! As we neared our destination, Rob came over the CB and asked if any of us knew where the Best Western was in Senora. Gary and I answered back that it was on the main drag in the east part of town; Nate thought otherwise. Turns out Gary and I were wrong; they had moved it out of town and farther up 49, just as Nate had said. Note to self, I thought, remember that Nate has an uncanny way of knowing things, no matter where we are.

We raced through Mormon Bar and Mariposa (Spanish for “butterfly”), California. There is just one stop sign in Mariposa, and there were no “black-and-whites” in sight. Old store fronts in this town frame the antique shops, and one mom-and-pop restaurant was still open as we rolled through. In 1849, gold was discovered in the nearby Mariposa Creek. The town had grown to over 30,000 in just a few months; nowadays, it’s more like just 1,700. By this time, Rob was out in front of us by a half-mile or so, and it was time to twist the grip a little more to catch up. The turns were coming faster now, and I had to use all I had in my bag of tricks to start closing in on “The Marshmallow”. Rob’s bike is white, you see, so I’d given it that nickname. It’s so white, in fact, that I could easily pick it out as he leaned through the turns with their backdrops of rust-colored cliffs. Gary and Nate were on his 6 and, as luck would have it, a slow moving truck had them boxed for the moment. Okay then, I thought to myself, I guess I’ll stop the “lookie loo” stuff and concentrate on the ride. These guys are all superb riders, and I have learned a lot from them—both in the past and present—in regard to that. For instance, I knew Rob was feeling out The Marshmallow. After all, marshmallows are sticky things, and he seemed to be able to push farther into the corners than I could on my Black Cherry. How does he do that? I wondered to myself, After all, we’re both on 1800s. And these guys really know how to pick a line. “You have to ride your own ride” Waiting for the tour at Mercer Caverns, in Murphys, CA to begin: (l to r) Gary Griffin (of Bakersfield, CA) kept popping into my head—Brake, Look, and Ray Lasick, Rob Shoemaker, and Nate Armstrong (all from Santa Clarita, CA). 60

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The tour of the caverns, with their stalactites and stalagmites, was good. There were a lot of low outcrops and narrow stairs, and we were making bets on how many times Rob would hit his head. Rob stands 6feet-4-inches tall, and he came close a few times but emerged from the caverns unscathed. Afterward, as we headed up Hwy 4, the pines smelled great and the aspens, which are famous for their golden color, were just starting to turn. We could catch glimpses of blue sky, with its wispy white clouds, through the treetops, and we were talking on the CBs more now. We chatted about how great it was to get away from our individual jobs and pressures of life in general. You know, that fast-paced life we all have back home. The farther you get away from civilization, the more you can appreciate nature. Today’s pace was much slower, and I set my MP3 on some John Denver tunes. It seemed fitting to play a few of his recordings at the 6,000-foot level.

The following morning, just after breakfast, we spoke to a bunch of guys who were driving classic cars. Afterward, it was time to load up the bikes. Nate was carrying a small Igloo cooler attached to his hitch, and it was stocked with sandwich fixings and drinks. Gary had some chips buried somewhere on his bike. I always carry jerky and trail mix, along with some drinks. This would all prove invaluable later in the day, as you run out of towns on this route in which to eat. We made a quick sprint up to Angels Camp on 49 (just 40 miles to the north), and then we were ready to ride one of California’s best motorcycling roads— Highway 4! We would be passing through Murphys, Avery, Arnold and White Pines before ascending to Ebbetts Pass, with an elevation of 8,750 feet. On the west side of the Sierras, the temperature was a perfect 65 degrees F, so we opened all the zippers on our jackets. Protection with air flow; what a nice concept. Over breakfast, we had decided we would stop at Mercer Caverns, just north of Murphys and about two miles down a twisty, one-lane road. We arrived just after the first tour had left, so we decided to plan out the rest of the day, including our lodging in Reno that night. Ray’s bike in front of the “Crash and Burn Café”, where they stopped to eat before reaching Reno, Nevada.

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On the western side of the Sierras, Hwy 4 has a double yellow line down the middle, so no passing is allowed. There are very few straightaways and lots of turns (most of which are cambered correctly), and a few hairpin turns, just to keep you on your toes. The blacktop is in great shape, considering how much snow falls at this elevation in the winter.

Lakes and Summits on the Road to Reno Climbing up to Pacific Grade Summit’s elevation of 8,000 feet, we got our first glimpse of Lake Alpine and its crystal blue water. Downshifting into second, we tried to take in its splendor. I found myself wishing I’d had along one of my trout poles and a few hours to spend at the lake’s edge. All too fast, we passed it by. One more glimpse in the rearview mirror, and it was gone. Just a mile or so past the lake, we went through the winter gates of Yosemite National Park. When the first snow of the season falls, this is “the end of the road”. Here, the pines get smaller and you lose the yellow dividing line. A sign warns travelers driving vehicles over 25 feet tall not to venture any farther. Mosquito Lakes soon appeared through the pines. It is another one of the Sierras’ gems. I thought again of my fishing poles, which were gathering dust in the garage, then thought, What’s that white stuff on the road’s edge? Snow? Yep, that’s what it was. Just a little, though, from the storm we’d seen on the first day. It had left a calling card, and it was the first warning of things to come. Nate came over the CB to suggest we all pull over and put the chaps and neck warmers on. Remember what I said about Nate? He knows things. So there we are, all closing zippers on our jackets and putting on chaps and switching to warmer gloves, when we see another Gold Wing come up from the east side of the mountain. The couple stops and introduces themselves. They are older than us and look to be in their mid- to late-60s. They tell us they’re from Pennsylvania and have never seen mountains so high (and I can’t believe he has an avionics altimeter gauge attached to his handlebars with a hose clamp). We advise them to turn around, since the road near the top has lots of gravel and is very narrow. They aren’t dressed for the climb either, only wearing nylon windbreakers. But he tells us they’ve heard about the lakes we just passed and just have to see them. (Little did we know, our paths would cross again later in the trip.) On the east side of the Sierras now, we worked our way down toward the desert below. Then Gary came on the CB and said he wanted to take a picture of the group. We found a wide pullout and, after parking the bikes, Gary began stacking up stones. He then used his Big Gulp cup to add height and placed the camera on top of it. Was the red timer delay light flashing? Yep, he got it. Afterward, we were back on the bikes and down the mountain we went. We looked for a picnic place to have lunch (remember, Nate had a cooler of food on his tow rack), and I found the perfect place, with tables, for lunch. It was called “Crash and Burn Café”, and it was closed until the snow season began again. We ate lunch and took off the extra winter gear. The temperature now registered in the high 60s, and it was time to get the blood moving around our bodies a little more. So we did a few laps around the cafe and stretched, too. Then, in a flash, we were off to Reno! At the junction of Hwy 88 and 89, Hwy 4 ends. We headed left on 88 to the old town of Markleeville, where there were lots of motorcycles parked at the various watering holes. This town has a lot of history attached to it, as most buildings are circa 1800s. Gold was found on this side of the Sierras also, which meant it was a good place to build a store or two, along with a hotel. At the end of Hwy 88, we picked up US-395. US-395 is a large, divided road and will take you all the way to Reno. It had been a long day, so we were all happy to get in the motel and rest. Wait a minute, did I say rest? Not. Someone called a cab and want62

ed to see downtown Reno at night. After all, what happens in Nevada, stays in Nevada. Now don’t read too much into that, after all, we’d just finished a very long day.

More of US-395 and Its Towns Along the Way The next morning, we ate breakfast around 8 a.m. in the motel dining room, then all agreed to meet at the bikes at 9:30. As usual, everyone was on time and we set off to Virginia City, an old mining town that’s been updated. The town has some nice shops and always has something going on to draw in the tourists. That week, it was the town’s famous “Outhouse Races”. Yep, you read it right—Outhouse Races! The rules are that each outhouse must be in working order but not used (as you might think). Each must be on wheels, and there is an occupant (who has no means of steering it) sitting in the house. Then, a team of four to six people pushes the house up the street for about a city block. The winners of the race have bragging rights for the next year. There were six teams in all, and two crashed—now that was fun to watch!

An “out-of-control outhouse” on the main street of Virginia City, Nevada, during the town’s “Outhouse Races”.

After the race, we were on the road again and heading for US-395 and Carson City, Nevada. We took Hwy 88 again so we could find some more twisties and better scenery. Then, at the junction of Highways 4, 88 and 89, we took Hwy 89. Hwy 89 takes you up to Monitor Pass, at an elevation of just over 8,000 feet. When you reach the summit, you can see forever. Thankfully, it was a clear day with blue skies and just a few puffy clouds that hung around for that “Kodak moment”, and places to pull over for photo ops. Our group slowed for a moment or two and, being the tail gunner that day, I realized riding last had its benefits. I had more time to take in everything…that is, until I realized, Wait a minute, where is everybody else? As I looked about two miles down the road, I finally picked up three dots—white, green, and red—in the distance. Apparently Rob was still testing The Marshmallow, and Gary and Nate were not about to let him get away. Well, having been on this road before, I already knew where the next town with gas was, so I figured I’d see them there. I was riding my own ride and taking in the sights. Besides, I couldn’t catch them even if I wanted to. Think I’ll turn up John Denver on the MP3 player, I said to myself. Just outside of the town of Bridgeport, I finally caught up with them. Gary and Rob pulled in for gas at the first stop. Meanwhile, Nate came Wing World

over the CB and said we could make it all the way to the next town and get a better price on the pump. The group split up, and Nate and I continued on. Rob and Gary said they’d catch up with us later. Nate and I jumped back onto US-395 and headed south toward Mono Lake and the town of Lee Vining. He and I gassed up in the center of town and, over the CB, we could hear the other boys coming into town. After they arrived, we all decided to take a break and get a welldeserved beverage across the street at the local restaurant. The place was warm inside, so we made a huge pile of leather in an open booth and sat at another. It was iced tea all around and a quick stop in the small room, then back out to the bikes, our leather in hand. It was a nice afternoon, so the leather went into the bags.

On to Bishop, California for Our Last Night We still had some miles to do before we’d stop in Bishop, California, for the night. By now, we were riding as a staggered unit with the cruise control set at the proper speed, just in case. I’m always in awe when I glance up at the granite cliffs of the Eastern Sierras. Pockets of aspen and cottonwood trees cling to the narrow fissures in the granite and add a splash of fall color to the otherwise gray background. We skirted the towns of June Lake, Mammoth Lake and Lake Crowley and I thought of how, on a motorcycle, you can smell the Sugar Pines as you ride by the national forest. Then it was up and over the Sherwin Summit (and its 7,000-foot elevation), and we began our descent to the valley floor and the town of Bishop. Twilight was just hitting, and the sunset was sending a splash of rust color bouncing off of the bottom of the clouds above us. One can feel so alive at this time, and God can paint very well. Looking out over everything, small ranches with hay fields reminded me of boyhood trips to my uncle’s ranch in Montana. As we pulled in to the Best Western hotel in Bishop, I noticed the same Wing we had encountered on Hwy 4 the other day. It was parked in front and, yep, the altimeter was still attached to the handlebars. I met up with its rider and co-rider as they came out of the lobby. They said they had thoroughly enjoyed our Sierras and Hwy 4 with all its lakes and the varied terrain it offers. And they didn’t look the worse for the wear after all. That night at dinner, our group reminisced about the last couple of days and about some other trips we’ve taken together. We laughed and enjoyed each other’s company, and the statements of “Do you remember when…” went on late into the night.

Last Day on the Road The next morning, we did the continental breakfast thing. It was very good; I do love those Belgian waffles, and I added a little bit of bacon, with fruit on the side just to balance out things. Mmmm…good. We’d pre-loaded the bikes the night before, so all we needed now was to gas them up and get on down the road. The CBs were quiet that morning; not much was going on except the reality that today was the last day of our ride. The towns of Big Pine and Independence slipped by as we headed south. I took a few shots of the guys as we motored down the road, and smiles came across their faces as we crossed the Owens Valley. Then it was more fuel in Lone Pine and time to bid goodbye to Gary just outside the town of Mojave since he planned to take Hwy 58 back home to Bakersfield. “Thank you guys for the ride,” came over the CB and, with that, Gary was off to the town of Tehachapi for gas and then home to his bride. Once in Mojave, the rest of us picked up some more gas and drinks so that we wouldn’t have to stop until we made it all the way home. And off we went. Our ride together that October was, in fact, the best “Guy Ride” I had ever been on, and we vowed to do another one soon. I guess the way we figure it can be summed up like this— Friendships are free; why not make the best of them and make some memories! ●

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Full registration includes: access to trade show, seminars, talent show, field events, parades, opening and closing ceremonies. Plus, each full registrant receives a souvenir event pin, event program, coupon book, one door prize ticket and one grand prize ticket for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes! Please use ONE form for each rider (the rider is the driver of the motorcycle). Coriders (passengers) use the same form as the rider.

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________

PREREGISTRATION: (Postmarked before May 17, 2010) LATE: (Postmarked May 17 - June 14, 2010) Number of Life or Gold Members

x $20 = $

Number of Life or Gold Members

x $22 = $

Number of Members

x $40 = $

Number of Members

x $45 = $

Number of Non-Members

x $50 = $

Number of Non-Members

x $55 = $

Preregister by May 17, 2010 and receive a certificate for 10% off Goodie Booth purchases. (One 10% certificate per registration packet, good for 1 trip to Goodie Booth). Certificate will be in preregistration packet.

Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing must be received at the Home Office on or before June 14, 2010, and are subject to a $15 handling charge. No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted. Day passes will be available, $15 for Members, $22 for non-members. On-site full registration fee is $50 for Members and $60 for non-members. Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities and events! You will receive a confirmation via email 24-48 hours after your registration is processed. Please visit our website for hotel and camping information. Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the registration area.

FAX or MAIL this form to:

GWRRA P.O. Box 42450 Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450 1.800.843.9460 623.581.2500 (Phoenix) Fax: 623.581.3844 Register on-line at www.wing-ding.org

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Wing Ding 32, June 30-July 3, 2010 • Des Moines, Iowa GRAND PRIZE DRAWING OF $10,000 CASH!

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!* ERC

(One-up) Learn advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, swerving and other possible lifesaving techniques plus mental skills and situation strategies for the single rider. 5.5 hours (range only).

ERC

(Two-up) This course offers the same basic principles as the ERC with the added element of a co-rider. 5.5 hours (range only).

ARC

Experience advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, and swerving techniques plus mental and situational strategies in GWRRA's own Advanced Rider Course. 8.0 hours (classroom & range).

Sidecar

This course offers advanced techniques of riding with a sidecar as well as situation strategies and accident avoidance tactics. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).

Trailering

Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable travel. Motorcycles only, no trikes or sidecars please. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).

Trike

This course teaches advanced riding skills for the trike rider such as maximum braking, swerving and turning. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).

Must be present to win!

____________ 5 Tickets = ____________ 10 Tickets = ____________ 20 Tickets = ____________ 40 Tickets =

$15 $20 $30 $50 Total ______________

GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 (4 WINNERS!) 1 Yard (18 tickets) = $10 3 Yards (54 tickets) = $20 7 Yards (126 tickets) = $40

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.

CPR/First Aid This course is designed to teach and certify you in the basic principles of CPR and (New) First Aid. Come and learn these absolutely essential lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.

BBQ BUFFET DINNER

CPR/First Aid This course is designed to refresh and recertify you in the basic principles of CPR and First Aid. 4 hours. (Renew)

TBD (Seating is limited, while supplies last)

Child & Infant This course is designed to teach and certify you in the Child & Infant principles CPR/First Aid of CPR and First Aid. Come and learn these lifesaving techniques. 8 hours. (New)

CLASS

# OF PEOPLE

Number of people ______ X $15 = ________________

TOTAL

ERC (one-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________ ERC (two-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________ Rider ________________________

Co-Rider _______________________

ARC _________________________ $50* per bike = ________________ Rider ________________________

Co-Rider _______________________

Sidecar ______________________ $50* per bike = _________________ Rider ________________________

Co-Rider _______________________

Trailering _____________________ $50* per bike = _________________ Rider ________________________

Co-Rider _______________________

CPR/First Aid-New _____________ x $50*per person = _____________ Name ________________________

Name ________________________

CPR/First Aid-Renewal __________ x $50*per person = _____________ Name ________________________

Name ________________________

Child/Infant CPR/First Aid _______ x $50*per person = _____________ Name ________________________ *$30 refund after course completion

Name ________________________

Grand Total ______________________

Keep informed of new information as it becomes available. Go to: www.wing-ding.org FAX or MAIL this form to:

GWRRA • P.O. Box 42450 Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450 1.800.843.9460 • Fax: 623.581.3844 Register online at www.wing-ding.org

OPTION: To receive your event shirt in advance, please add $3 (s/h) per shirt. Valid only for orders placed by May 3rd, 2010.

(Place quantity next to size)

_______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______

Small Medium Large XL 2XL 3XL Golf Shirt (Qty)

x x x x x x x

$15= $15= $15= $15= $17= $20= $25=

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

(+$3/shirt)=______ (+$3/shirt)=______ (+$3/shirt)=______ (+$3/shirt)=______ (+$3/shirt)=______ (+$3/shirt)=______ (N/A)

Golf Shirt size(s) ____ ____ ____ ____

Co-Rider _______________________

Trike _________________________ $50* per bike = _________________ Rider ________________________

SOUVENIR WING DING T-SHIRT

Total _______________

BIKE SHOW COMPETITION

Forty classifications! Includes a special souvenir pin. Number of bikes ___________ x $10 = __________________

POKER RUNS (8 WINNERS!)

Must be present to win! Includes a special souvenir pin. First place ($500), second ($250), third ($100), fourth ($50), fifth - eighth ($25 each). Winners will be posted on Closing Day. Five card draw. Number of hands ____________ x $10 = _________________

GRAND TOTAL: $ ENCLOSED

❑ Check

❑ Money Order

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.

CHARGE MY:

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Number: Exp.

Signature:

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• Wing Ding 32 • Greater Des Moines Hotel MapMoines Greater Des g Road Riders Association, Wing Ding 2010

Hotel Map

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Hotel List

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99.00

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21 Courtyard by Marriott - West Des Moines 109.00 109.00 109.00 109.00 22 Holiday Inn & Suites at Jordan Creek

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NEW RULES FOR 2010 “Where’s Wingy” Contest For GWRRA Members: WIN $50!

Here’s how the contest works: Starting with your January 2010, you can find “Wingy” anywhere in your Wing World magazine! Follow these instructions: • Find “Wingy” (shown here). Then: • Email your entry to contest@wingworldmag.com or you may choose to mail your entry to: WW March “Wingy” Contest, One W. Deer Valley Road – Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85027. All entries must be received before March 1st. 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. A winner will be randomly chosen on March 1st; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone. Additionally, the March winner’s name will be published in the May issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner per issue! So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking for “Wingy”, we’re sure you will find tons of inter-

esting goodies along the way! So, whatcha waiting for? Good luck and Happy Hunting! LEGAL STUFF: Contest will run for one year, 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, INB Corporation, 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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FREE CLASSIFIEDS Visit www.gwrra.org/message boards/classifieds for up-to-date, Member-maintained classified listings. These classified listings are a benefit for GWRRA Members and are for GWRRA Members’ personal property only. Listings limited to approximately 30 words each. We reserve the right to edit entries. Include year, model, mileage, price, name, phone number, e-mail, state or province. Type or print written entries and send to “Classified Ads,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or by e-mail to sstanley@gwrra.org. Deadline is fourth Friday of the month approximately two months before issue’s cover date. Ads run one month on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Late-arriving ads are held for a succeeding issue. GWRRA assumes no responsibility for quality of items listed, nor for the outcome of transactions initiated through these listings.

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M O T O R C Y C L E S 1977 Honda Trail 90. 1K mi. Emergency gas tank. Seat in perfect cond. Always garaged. Orig tires. Still has orig dealer decals on body! $1,200. Gary. (214) 236-4604. 1989 Yahama Virago XV750. Burgundy. 27K mi. Could deliver. $2,000 obo. Jack. (320) 268-3262 or bikers22@Yahoo.com. MN. 1989 Gold Wing. Wineberry. 105K mi. 2nd owner. Never down; always garaged. New tires, batt, & brakes. Tall shield, floorboards, heel/toe, extra lights & chr. Nice ride. Photos avail. All work by Venco Wings. Asking $4,950. Kim (603) 679-5912 or ksulivan@comcast.net. 1990 GL1500. Lt. Blue. 125K mi. 1 owner. Could deliver. $4,000 obo. Jack. (320) 268-3262 or bikers22@yahoo.com. MN. 1990 Ltd. Ed. Two-tone white & gray. 120K mi. CB, floorboards, pass armrests, pass CB control, trailer hitch, Gold Wing cover, & much more. Always garaged. $4,000. Milton. (573) 543-2456. MO. April 2010

1991 Gold Wing. Black. 68,500 mi. Pinstriped by Wild Bill. Loaded. CB. New tires, batt. Carb rebuilt in ’06. $5,000 firm. (843) 672-7070 or tankmack@yahoo.com. 1992 GL1500 Aspencade. Red. 78K mi. CB, armrests, floorboards, heel/toe shifter, spoiler, backrest, extra lights & chr. $6,500. (770) 228-3410 or fly@att.net. 1993 Gold Wing. 34K tender mi. Beaut black w/ silver lower trim. Markland tall windshield & drivers backrest. Lug rack w/ spoiler & 3rd brake light. Factory CB & stereo. Pass armrests & vol control. Good tires & brakes. $7,850 obo. Will consider trade for older restorable car. (352) 307-9488 or rgoldwing54@aol.com. FL. 1994 Aspencade. Red. 88K mi. New tires, CB, reverse, backrest, Ring of Fire, Air Wings, air horns, lug rack, hitch, highway pegs, taller windshield, service manual, CD player. Pops out of 4th gear; $1,500 to fix (or skip 4th). Looks & runs like new. $4,600. (847) 741-5487. 2000 GL1500SE, 25th Anniv. Ed. Two-tone red; custom pinstriping by Scarecrow. 42K mi. Comp-U-Fire alt w/ gel batt. Loaded w/ options & extras. Like new. $10,500 obo. Duane. (608) 455-1031 or gbpacker@chorus.net. WI. 2001 GL1800. 33K mi. Black w/ some chr accessories. Saddleman’s Road Sofa, 6-disc CD changer, AM/FM/CB weather channel comm., fork brace, lug rack w/ trunk rack bag; Kuryakyn pegs, pass floorboards, armrests, driver backrest. Helmets, riding gear. Garaged. $12,000. Gary. Pics avail gwkennedy@yahoo.com. (214) 236-4604. 2002 GL1800. Pearl Orange. 82K mi. Garaged; never down. CB radio, Hartco custom seat, trunk

spoiler, Superbrace, roller bearings in steering, Progressive springs (frt & r), ECU upgrade, 2-12volt BMW outlets. Matching Arai helmet plus other goodies. $10,500. Dick. (775) 265-3177 or kerryln@charter.net. 2003 GL1800A. Grey. 70K mi. ABS. Well-maint. Backrest, drivers footrest, Muth mirrors, lug rack, tr hitch, Air Wings, pass. armrest, mod headlight, illum. controls, Superbrace, extra chr, modest pinstriping, taper fork brks. $10,500. (530) 749-8743. CA. 2003 GL1800. Candy Red. 10,200 mi. CB, 2 helmets w/ intercom, conservative chr, CD player, tr hitch, new tires, always garaged. $12,500 obo. John. (719) 784-2424. CO. 2004 GL1800. Black Cherry. 15K mi. Exc. cond. 1 owner; garage kept; never down. Over $3K in access. Many extras: 2 helmets, bike cover, new tires, new batt. All maint records. $13,500. Joe. (985) 575-3149 or (985) 397-3352 (cell). LA. 2005 GL1800ABS. Candy Black Cherry. 17,000 mi. 1 owner. Garaged. Never down. Perfect cond. $15,500. Clear title. Kuryakyn rack/bag. Soft bags for trunk/saddlebags. Garmin GPS. Maint up-to-date. Many extras. Pics avail. Mike (360) 457-7205 or cg_aviator@wavecable.com. WA. 2006 GL1800. Titanium. 5,600 actual mi. 9+ cond. 1 owner. Factory GPS, premium stereo, ABS. Always garaged/covered; never down. Clear title. $2K access/new parts. Factory wrnty till 2012. $16,900. Billy Joe. (775) 354-1277. Spec sheet avail @ billemac1@msn.com. NV. 2006 GL1800. A black beaut w/ 15,400 mi. Garage kept. GPS, heated seats & grips, new tires, factory wrnty till 2013. New Nitro helmet w/ J&M stereo headset & intercom. Kuryakyn ISO footpegs, backrest armrest & lug rack, & more. $15,500. Terry. (386) 576-7799 or mrterryy@yahoo.com. 2006 Gold Wing. Dark red. 20K mi. Chr wheels, heated seats & grips, extra chr & lights, new tires & brake pads, cover & 2 matching helmets, AM/FM/CB w/ intercom. Very nice; never down. $16,800. Tom. (260) 414-7085. IN. 2007 GL1800. Dk Blue Metallic. 9K mi. Premium sound. 1 owner. Always garaged; never down; exc. cond! New front/rear tires. Trans 4-year extended wrnty. $3K+ accessories: marklinharris@yahoo.com for complete list & pics. $17,390. Mark. (918) 607-6676. MO. 77

2007 GL1800. Blue Metallic. 11K mi. Like new; garage kept. Premium audio, Utopia backrest. some chr items. Clear title. $14,000 cash; no checks. After 3 pm. (228) 832-0472.

manual. ALSO, custom built, matching 2-person Teardrop camping trailer. $30,000; can separate. Would like downward trade. dpretz1924@centurytel.net or (231) 548-5482. MI.

2007 Honda Shadow VLX. Deluxe w/ leather saddle bags, sissy bar & windshield. 2,659 mi. Trans extended wrnty. till 4/3/13. Mint Cond. Pete. (315) 617-4003 or bconnell@twcny.rr.com. NY.

TRAILERS AND SIDECARS

2008 Suzuki Blvd. 805cc touring bike. 1,800 mi. Over $2K in extras. Saddlebags, windshield, lug rack, extra large touring bag, & over 75 blue & purple neon lights! Exc. cond. $7,500. Hugh (865) 6874550 or (865) 924-2709. TN. 2008 GL1800. Pearl White. 6,400 +/- mi. Airbag, Navi, ABS, CB radio w/ dual antennae, cruise control, driving lights. Heated seats, backrest & grips. Lots of Kuryakyn access., including chr lower cowl, chr timing chain cover, ISO grips, highway pegs, & many more! Custom cover. Standard 3-year wrnty (trans.). $20,500. (574) 656-3663. T R I K E S 1988 GL1500/CA conv. Phantom Grey. 38,500 mi. Orig owner. Aux fuel tank, keyless entry, chr exhaust extensions, new windshield, Honda CB radio, Markland floorborads w/ heel/toe shifter, lambskin seat covers, Markland backrest, pass armrest. $12,500 obo. Larry. (760) 245-3456 or vvglass@verizon.net. 2002 GL1800/Motor Trike conv. Silver. 29,725 mi. Alum trailer w/ 13 in. tires on alum wheels, LED lights. Garage kept. $24,000. Ranney. (573) 7767070, (573) 579-0432 or lenda@onemain.com. 2003 GL1800/Hannigan conv. Black. 49516K mi. Aux gas tank, spoiler on box & trunk, running boards, 1 cover, extra windshield, 4 helmets & 1 child’s, 2 rain suits, tr hitch, E-Z Steer, lots of chr, chr drink holder, driving lights. Garage kept. $24,500. Hank. (615) 325-7209. 2004 GL1800/Roadsmith conv. Candy Black Cherry. 20K mi. Too many extras to list. Garage kept. $26,400. (770) 965-0394 or rlmljm64@yahoo.com. GA. 2004 GL1800/Champion. Honda Red. Pinstriping by TJ (w/ matching Nolan headsets w/ cell connection). 15K+ mi. Nicely equipped but not gaudy. Kuryakyn floorboards & transformers. Heated grips, CB, aux switch boxes for Ring of Fire & LED accent lighting. New frt Dunlop. His/hers leathers & rain suits, Clymer 78

1996 Time Out camper. Exc. cond. 5'x14.5'; includes all camping accessories. $1,795 obo. (320) 230-3048. MN. 2001 Cycle Mate Wind Raider cargo trailer. Black. W/ cooler rack & bearing buddies. $1,200 obo. Duane. (608)455-1031 or gbpacker@chorus.net. WI. Journey (by Pace American Trailer). 6’x12’ enclosed. Black w/ diamond plate nose covering. 6” additional interior height for tall windshield bikes. Axle is 3” heavy duty torsion bar suspension. Flow through air vents w/ ceiling roof vent. Interior lighting, D-ring tie downs. $3,000. Gary. Pics avail. gwkennedy@yahoo.com. (214) 236-4604. 2006 Alum trailer. Carpeted, extra for cooler. Limped hauling, tongue stand. $1,500. Joe. (985) 5752252 or (985) 397-1128. LA. 1995 Kwik Kamp tent trailer. White. Pristine, as-new cond. Extras are brand-new (never used); illness of disabled vet forces sale; just want to break even. Sub amt of money put in to make it very comfortable. Extremely large storage space under camper/bed area. Coleman: cook top w/ 3 burners, coffee percolator, lights/lanterns, propane cylinders for the Coleman equip (filled & new), 5+ gallon ice chest. Lots of seats and chairs, sheets and comforters, new dining utensils, etc. Exterior awning and canvas (newly sealed). Brand-new tires. Leather cover matches all other exterior items. Extra trailer lights for towing by any vehicle. Pics avail. $4,000 firm. Buyer must pick up or have a shipping co pick up. Bob. (360) 983-3664. Mossyrock, WA. PA R T S A N D ACCESSORIES Markland highway boards for 1500. Including orig instructions. Immaculate. $40, plus shipping from central Florida. (386) 402-0711. Motorvation Sidecar; was on 1994 GL1500. Candy Apple Red. Conv. top; car opens; power lean; chrome whls. $2,200. TJNOS@live.com or (908) 531-1121. 2008 GL1800 Caliente Red take-off parts from trike conv. Treated w/ TLC. $750. Jimmie. (903) 521-

8433. TX. 1999 GL1500SE. Lt. green take-off parts from trike conv. (31K mi.), $1,000; tr hitch for 1500, $100. Pete. (662) 893-4507. Plus freight. Rampage electric power lift ramp. Capable of loading up to 1,000 lbs. 2,500-lb. capacity wench 15’ remote cable. Made to load Gold Wing onto truck. $1,800. (302) 242-1418. Dade City, FL. Saddlebags & filler panel off '07 Illusion Red Wing. No tail lights. 0 mi. $250, p/u or ship. (317) 575-0942. IN. Set of Rivco floorboards w/ heel/toe shifter. Purchased March 2009. Cost new $380; will sell for $325. Dan. (217) 273-4628. New Honda CB radio (genuine accessories; complete mounting kit) for GL1800. $300. Will include new Honda CB Antenna Kit free. Darryl. (301) 5035146 or datchison2@aol.com. Items Reduced! 2008 Honda GL1800, dk red, NEW take-off from trike conv. Saddlebags w/out lights, crash bars, number plate spacer, $200; 2008 new steering head for 2008, $50; 2004 used, low mi. steering head for 1800, $25. Plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or bobandmadalyns@myfairpoint.net. 2 standard windshields for 1800 (took off & replaced when bikes was new); 1 GL1500 standard windshield w/ vent; 2 GL1800 front fairing under covers (1 grey; 1 chr); 1 GL1800 fairing wind deflector, black. Terry. (770) 757-3605. Take-off parts from a 2007 Dark Orange GL1800 trike conv. Includes hitch. Wheel & tire are gone. $250 obo, plus shipping. Mick. (701) 572-0262. ND. 2007 Voyager convertible trike kit (B). Black w/ instructional manual & video. 1K on unit; used on GL1200 but will fit most ALL touring bikes. Like new, $3,500. ALSO, 2 Electro ELX-55 DOT helmets (L), $25 each; 2 rain covers (L) (rarely used), $50 each; 1 2-piece rain suit (new), $30. (850) 878-3850 or loversoftheword@aol.com. Tallahassee, FL.

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CB for a 2003 Gold Wing. Bill. (520) 625-4870. AZ. Radio w/ cassette player for 1999 Gold Wing 1500. (320) 685-8128. Exhaust pipes to fit 1980 GL1100 Gold Wing. sccajun1943@aol.com. ●

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RHODE ISLAND BURNS, J SILVEIRA JR, J SMITH, J

401-728-6617 401-846-1722 401-437-1308

SOUTH CAROLINA 763-242-4553 701-255-4963 701-261-0640 701-839-2019

OHIO FRANK, J HAMPSHIRE, M AYERS, J STEINHILBER, L STANIONS, T

614-875-7326 419-843-8277 740-446-3993 330-225-0070 440-944-4491 937-246-3221 513-894-3010 740-742-2070 937-439-0075 440-453-4453 740-654-7156 440-232-5106 216-310-9503 740-532-6386 330-262-3093 330-637-5191 937-233-8880 440-839-2194 513-941-4871 330-343-2966 330-549-3438 419-395-2352 419-339-6626 937-376-2289 740-454-8742 330-416-1460 740-993-2863 740-474-1830 419-334-7562 937-454-0206 330-686-0099 937-278-4471 937-693-8983 614-563-9249 419-945-1315 740-266-6321 740-389-2488 419-838-7101 740-385-3499 937-550-4749 740-924-4780 740-453-0211 440-286-6405 614-923-9649

OKLAHOMA

NORTH DAKOTA HEAP, K HENKE, A SEIBEL, C CROCKER, W

BAYES, F FORTMAN, J SKIDMORE, W GAJEWSKY, T BERNSTEIN, T DENMAN, K TEAL, S BLACK, R GORBY, D GOODRICH, L CARPENTER, G KENDRICK, W MITCHELL, C CHAPMAN, C CAMPBELL, R STOCKTON, R BELEW, S SCHAUSS, A PENNINGTON, J LEDSOME, C JONES, R LIME, J SANDERS, R LANGAN, J DEMP, J MARCINKO, R BLACK, J HUFFMAN JR, B OVERMYER, T FLEMING, T HUDSON, H BUIE, H GEHRLICH, D RIDGEWAY, R WOLF, W STRAKA, T* CLICK, G BECKER, T MEESE, J FRANCIS, S KERN JR, H BOULTON, L DUFUR, K COLLINS, D

614-409-9178 419-365-7232 740-896-3073 419-946-9509 614-467-4524

COLEMAN, C HIGGINS, J PETRUSH, J BYTHEWOOD, R SUTTON JR, J MCILROY, T COLLINS, G WILSON, J HARPSTER, R CAPMAN, D WEST, D BAILEY, J

864-834-5170 864-222-8882 843-319-3228 843-525-1640 803-223-3230 864-244-8802 864-269-2390 843-478-4474 803-684-6402 864-718-0746 843-650-1979 864-591-4260

SC-L SC-M SC-N SC-O SC-P SC-Q SC-S SC-T SC-U SC-V

LANCASTER GREENWOOD GAFFNEY CHESTERFIELD LEXINGTON AIKEN NEWBERRY GREER SENECA SUMTER

CARNES, P COLLYER, R STEWART, D MCLAIN, J GORDON, W SUTHERLAND, J DOWD, R MARAS, C FRANKUM, W NICHOLS, D

803-283-9615 864-443-2581 864-488-0930 843-623-6298 803-939-4862 803-266-5189 803-364-2104 864-236-5790 864-985-0080 803-499-4466

SOUTH DAKOTA D/D SD-A

PLAINVIEW SIOUX FALLS

BROZEK, L DECOSSE, E

D/D TN-A TN-A2 TN-B TN-C TN-C2 TN-D TN-D2 TN-F TN-G TN-G2 TN-H TN-K TN-L TN-M TN-N TN-O TN-P TN-Q TN-R TN-S TN-T TN-U TN-V TN-W2 TN-Y TN-Z

SEVIERVILLE NASHVILLE MARYVILLE KNOXVILLE KINGSPORT CROSSVILLE NASHVILLE DYERSBURG MORRISTOWN TULLAHOMA KODAK FRANKLIN DICKSON LEBANON LENOIR CITY JACKSON CLEVELAND SPRINGFIELD CLARKSVILLE FAYETTEVILLE PORTLAND KNOXVILLE COOKEVILLE CHATTANOOGA MEMPHIS MURFREESBORO COLUMBIA

402-582-4726 605-582-3575

TENNESSEE ZAHN, K COMBS, L NELSON, A PECK, T PENDLETON, R BISE, S BOWDEN, D MARTIN SR, J BAKER, G WHITTINGTON, A HODGE, B JORDAN, D SENSING, W SMITH, A ASHCRAFT, R BUNCH, C HIXSON, B HUNTER, T KIMMET, R POOLE, J DORRIS, M BALES, W JANES, R MCGILL, D KEOUGH, G THOMAS JR, M ARCHER, B

865-774-7740 615-889-2147 865-977-9096 423-907-9712 423-245-8484 931-484-1409 615-535-1316 731-627-6275 423-581-2252 931-454-0884 865-397-6193 931-270-8082 615-446-1942 615-369-1352 865-376-6403 731-479-8327 423-775-0601 615-384-3722 931-358-4687 931-438-1437 615-325-8909 865-687-2986 931-403-5551 423-305-0363 901-494-9053 615-895-3313 615-504-3068

TEXAS D/D TX-A TX-A1 TX-B TX-C TX-D TX-E TX-G TX-G2 TX-H TX-I TX-J TX-K TX-K2 TX-L TX-L2 TX-M TX-M2 TX-N2 TX-O TX-O2 TX-P TX-R TX-S2 TX-T TX-U TX-U2 TX-V TX-V2 TX-W TX-W2 TX-X TX-X2 TX-Y TX-Y2 TX-Z TX-Z2

BURLESON AMARILLO EL PASO MESQUITE BAYTOWN CONROE WICHITA FALLS TOMBALL FARMERSVILLE SAN ANTONIO MARSHALL BEAUMONT LA GRANGE KERRVILLE ANGLETON NACOGDOCHES ARLINGTON SPRING HUMBLE AUSTIN BROWNWOOD GRANBURY DALLAS/FORTWORTH LEAGUE CITY KILLEEN SAN ANTONIO KELLER RIO GRANDE VALLEY VICTORIA KATY WAXAHACHIE CORPUS CHRISTI HOUSTON ODESSA TYLER DEER PARK MCKINNEY

D/D UT-A UT-B UT-H UT-L UT-M

WEST JORDAN ST GEORGE PRICE LAYTON LOGAN WEST JORDAN

PETERSON, K LATTA, R REYNOLDS, J LYONS, K LOCKLER, P CARR, D BROWN, L MINGS, G WILSON, R MACMASTER, B SEALE, R BRAY, R COOPER, R MCKINNEY, H MAYO, A HEFLIN, J OLSON, K VIDRINE, D SELIGMAN, S REESE, R DAVIS, R MEW, J NEAL, B BROM, C WOODUL, J OCHS, S MARSH, J MACOMB, C SCHRADE, G WILKENING, S SMITH, D MANSON, B NUNEZ, R BRITO, R MILTON, J GEIER, T GOUND, N

817-293-4667 806-353-3722 915-755-2401 214-934-9898 281-422-9473 936-890-0778 940-696-3241 281-259-4438 972-736-6140 210-520-3061 903-856-5153 409-790-4099 979-773-4077 830-796-7797 979-849-3147 936-564-2971 817-994-9964 281-709-3904 713-305-0225 512-251-2017 325-698-6941 817-249-3498 817-721-1014 281-557-7572 254-634-4658 361-571-2909 214-274-3709 956-572-3451 361-578-4722 281-391-1488 972-723-5582 361-241-5086 281-213-3223 432-634-0634 903-593-2220 713-473-5693 972-346-3970

UTAH QUICK, B ROSENBLUM, J OTT, T MAQUET, M PRITCHARD, B DEAN, C

801-652-9629 435-256-6156 435-613-9790 801-547-9890 435-723-2830 801-553-8546

VERMONT D/D VT-A

RUTLAND RUTLAND

EVANS, N CONGDON, G

D/D VA-A VA-B VA-C VA-D VA-E VA-F VA-H VA-I VA-J VA-K VA-L VA-M VA-O VA-P VA-Q

DALE CITY BURKE VIRGINIA BEACH NEWPORT NEWS RICHMOND FREDERICKSBURG WINCHESTER ABINGDON MANASSAS SOUTH BOSTON ROANOKE CHESAPEAKE MARTINSVILLE COVINGTON CHARLOTTESVILLE CLIFTON FORGE

802-773-9197 802-483-2285

VIRGINIA

HASIAK, P O’CONNOR, M DOBBINS JR, A SMITH, J HOOPER, C COMBS, G TINCHER, G HARVEY, R MACDONALD, L MORGAN, W WHITWORTH, W TENGOWSKI, M CLARK, R DICKSON III, J TRAVER, C PENDLETON, S

703-590-5712 703-378-3873 757-426-6110 757-898-0735 804-513-3321 540-840-0394 571-934-7067 276-944-3483 703-368-5093 434-836-2920 540-586-0984 757-986-2847 276-632-7215 757-872-0690 434-973-5613 540-862-7124

VA-R VA-U VA-V VA-W VA-X VA-Y

HARRISONBURG HANOVER BEDFORD CHESTER SALEM LEESBURG

WARREN, W TAYLOR SR, F HARMON III, J LAND, E AYERS, T RODGERS, B

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

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

D/D WV-A WV-B WV-C WV-E WV-F WV-G WV-H WV-I WV-J WV-K

POCA HEDGESVILLE CLARKSBURG HUNTINGTON WHEELING KEYSER SUMMERSVILLE CHARLESTON MORGANTOWN PARKERSBURG ELKINS

D/D WI-A WI-C WI-D WI-E WI-F WI-G WI-H WI-I WI-J WI-K WI-M WI-N WI-O WI-P WI-Q WI-S WI-V WI-X

IXONIA JANESVILLE FOND DU LAC WI DELLS BEAVER DAM RACINE MILWAUKEE MADISON CUBA CITY TWO RIVERS WI RAPIDS GREEN BAY WAUKESHA WEST SALEM RHINELANDER WAUSAU MENOMONIE APPLETON CHIPPEWA FALLS

D/D WY-A WY-B WY-C WY-D WY-E WY-F

CASPER GILLETTE CHEYENNE ROCK SPRINGS CASPER SHERIDAN CODY

540-377-6282 804-266-2915 540-890-4899 804-520-9170 540-293-4982 703-729-0829

WASHINGTON SPENCER, B GRUBBS, S DUTTON, J WELLS, H GRANAHAN, E SMITH, J RENSKERS, C DESKIN, D PIPER, A HAFSOS, R DUFNER, L SMITH, K PORTER, C KALLES, D MAPLETHORPE JR, J ALEXANDER, G HALL, D WEIKART, D VALENTINE, J

425-489-9786 425-572-0617 360-692-3466 425-788-1734 360-249-3463 360-794-0805 360-332-4765 360-923-9750 509-546-0846 509-697-4415 509-924-3698 360-876-6737 360-636-0519 253-845-7177 509-382-3187 253-770-3866 360-254-2343 206-915-8107 360-273-0992

WEST VIRGINIA MOWRER, J RAMSEY-JONES, R CORK, W FRAME III, J SHAFER, T FRUM, M BUCKNER, J CRUM, S KNISELL, H BUSH, D GREGOIRE, W

304-755-9603 301-791-8176 304-782-3996 304-523-2868 304-280-1667 304-623-6711 304-872-5954 304-372-8933 304-329-3833 304-375-3888 304-636-4718

WISCONSIN HULTINE, M 920-261-7101 PUCKETT, K 815-389-2115 HEMPE, J 920-753-2185 RICE, D 608-254-8209 TESCHKE, R 920-485-3221 YOUNG, T 262-633-8415 BALLMANN, T 920-452-4779 BLACK, G 608-873-5018 FRIES, R 608-732-7299 WOLF, T 920-467-8187 SWEENEY JR, J 715-424-2897 HALLETT, I 920-432-6627 ANDERSON, D 262-574-0490 KORISH SR, T 608-781-6133 FLECHNER - HARING, M 715-453-8718 TEPE, W 715-845-2420 WALK, D 715-632-2269 VAN BEEK, R 920-759-2112 JOHNSTED, A 715-833-3992

NOVA SCOTIA D/D NS-A NS-K NS-T

LONDONDERRY HALIFAX NEW MINAS TRURO

D/D ON-A ON-B ON-C ON-D ON-E ON-F ON-G ON-H ON-K ON-M ON-N ON-O ON-Q ON-S ON-T ON-W ON-X ON-Y

FREELTON CHATHAM OTTAWA DRAYTON WHITBY/DURHAM KITCHENER ORLEANS NIAGARA REGION SAULT STE MARIE KINGSTON HAMILTON/HALTON NORTH BAY OWEN SOUND QUINTE LONDON TIMMINS WINDSOR MUSKOKA MISSISSAUGA

D/D PE-A

CHARLOTTETOWN MONTAGUE

D/D QC-D QC-D QC-G QC-M QC-Q

VAUDREUIL-DORION ST HUBERT ST HUBERT DRUMMONDVILLE SHAWINIGAN VAUDREUIL/DORION

D/D SK-D SK-E

REGINA SASKATOON SWIFT CURRENT

D/D YT-A

WHITEHORSE WHITEHORSE

D/D DK-A DK-B

VIBY J ATTERUP JYLLAND

307-277-6969 307-686-6405 307-635-5227 307-362-9206 307-472-0069 307-672-0065 307-250-2030

PINEAU, S MACAUSLAND, M

902-676-2782 902-436-8592

AVOINE, D GRIGNON, R LAFLAMME, M DIONNE, R LALONDE, A D’ARCY, M

450-424-6405 450-676-0065 514-894-5728 819-394-3330 819-538-6973 450-217-0722

SASKATCHEWAN BILETSKI, G HARYETT, D LIEN, R

306-546-3876 306-249-1972 306-587-2681

YUKON TERRITORY SCHWERTNER, F WHITTAKER, L

867-667-6505 867-633-5122

DENMARK WINTHER, P RAUN, J OLSEN, C

00-45-4057-1050 00-45-54712797 0045-2579 5948

ENGLAND D/D

NORTHFLEET

DONOGHUE, P

01474-361-748

GERMANY SAULHEIM

PETRI, J

49-06732-7669

ICELAND

ALBERTA WOOLSEY, R BAKER, J BROOKS, T JOHNSON, V DE BRUYN, M BERES, R

905-659-4424 519-692-3514 613-552-2277 519-271-9939 905-985-9064 519-742-0325 613-837-4864 905-788-9809 705-248-3332 613-771-9874 905-821-6905 705-752-5724 519-371-0498 613-966-1805 519-631-3272 705-268-4968 519-979-7283 705-645-0004 905-828-1804

QUEBEC

CANADA ARDROSSAN CALGARY EDMONTON INNISFAIL BARRHEAD LETHBRIDGE

CORNER, D NELLIGAN, D KOLODIJ, R LINGARD, D PALLESKE, W ROBERTS, S LEGER, C ROBINS, T HAY, D BRINKLOW, T POPOVIC, A VERHULST, C FERGUSON, D HALLER, P ELLIOTT, R LASCELLE, N CHILCOTT, N DYER, R DILLMAN, J

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

D/D

D/D AB-A AB-B AB-C AB-G AB-L

902-662-2276 902-889-2501 902-678-1298 902-893-2360

ONTARIO

WYOMING NADING, M MAURER, D HILL, D VANDERSLOOT, R FOSTER, C ABEL, S HARDY, D

TUCKER, A SPENCE, D MARTIN, R ATKINSON, B

D/D IS-A

KEFLAVIK KEFLAVIK

IR-A

JAKARTA

ISR-A

TEL-AVIV

NZ-A

CHRISTCHURCH

506-755-6606 506-533-3194 506-529-3316

NO-A NO-C NO-E

HAUGESUND TRONDHEIM INDERCEY

709-466-4388 709-782-2516 709-586-2310 709-466-3713

D/D

ANCON PANAMA

780-922-2670 403-285-0063 780-349-1093 403-886-5493 780-674-2125 403-758-6427

GILBERT, H EIRIKSSON, O

354-893-3793 354-899-8007

INDONESIA HAINIM, J

62-21-7262502

BRITISH COLUMBIA D/D BC-A BC-C BC-D BC-G BC-K BC-P BC-V

VANCOUVER VANCOUVER CHILLIWACK SURREY KAMLOOPS KELOWNA PRINCE GEORGE VICTORIA

WAIT, J FRAMPTON, P MEYER, G ARTHURS, H ELLIOTT, K CHALMERS, L GOETZ, T BEECROFT, R

604-628-6657 604-943-2527 604-858-9963 604-746-6746 250-374-2583 250-717-0550 250-562-7057 250-812-8514

MANITOBA MB-A

WINNIPEG

ZILKOWSKY, B

ISRAEL

PENNFIELD MONCTON PENNFIELD

D/D NL-A NL-B NL-T

SHOAL HARBOUR SAINT JOHN’S CARBONEAR CLARENVILLE

STEWART, T GAUDET, S MITCHELL, E

204-895-1512

SCOTT, B

00-64-3-3833589

NORWAY

NEWFOUNDLAND PORTER, L WALL, L GREEN, D OSMOND, C

972-542-300-311

NEW ZEALAND

NEW BRUNSWICK D/D NB-A NB-S

SANDEROVICH, D

FRIESTAD, T OFSTAD, T SAMDAL, M

00-47-52831025 0047-92093728 00-47-74155237

PANAMA SANCHEZ, A

0-507-232-6640 ✬

Wing World

EVENTS

We list only GWRRA-sponsored functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information. For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit on-line 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, e-mail editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. ***To best understand the EVENTS SUBMISSION 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.*** * Indicates new listing in this issue.

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You Create it! We Make it! Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 274 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS JUNE 30 - JULY 3, 2010. Wing Ding 32 in Des Moines, Iowa. “Meet in the Middle" is the theme for the 32nd annual GWRRA party and convention! Join us for the world’s largest Gold Wing trade show, parades, Rider Ed courses and classes, seminars, parties, dancing, food, great riding and much more—all in a great city! Sign up now at www.wing-ding.org or call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix area) to register now!

REGION EVENTS MARCH 25-27, 2010. REGION H’s “March Insanity” Rally. Join us in the East Texas City of Marshall as we kick off the rally season in Region H. Great riding in East Texas and lots of rally FUN. Rally site is the Marshall Civic Center, conveniently located near I-20 on Hwy 59. Plenty of nearby hotels and campsites. Thursday evening social, Charity Bike Wash, Downtown Poker Walk, Light Show at downtown historic square, Vendors inside & out. For additional information, please go to the Region H website at http://www.region-h.org/ or contact Harry Dollarhide at (405) 391-7661/(405) 694-5218. MAY 27-30, 2010 (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND). REGION F RALLY West Wing 2, "Winger Family Beach Party", in Costa Mesa, CA. Much more info to come. Host Hotel, The Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, offers rates of $89/night to GWRRA [visit www.hiltonorangecountycostamesa.com or call (714) 5407000]. For more info or to register, visit www.gwrra-RegionF.org or contact Jeffrey or Denise Goldin at (602) 481-0894 or arizonagoldin@cox.net.

April 2010

SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2010 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND). REGION E’s “Back to the Fifties” Rally. Join the fun in Davenport, IA at the downtown Radisson hotel. For GWRRA Members, the room rate is $79 per night. Hotel Address is Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 East 2nd, Davenport, IA 52801. Phone number is (800) 395-7046; website is www.radisson .com/davenportia. Near many attractions! For more information, contact Clayton & Lynda Alcorn, Region E Directors, at (660) 827-3063, (660) 473-0172, or b2momdad@charter.net or visit www.gwrra-region-e.org. SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2010. REGION A’s “All American Homecoming” at the NEW LOCATION of Lakepoint Resort Lodge & Convention Center (New, complete renovation), US 431 N., in Eufaula, AL. [Resort phone: (800) 5445253] 3-night minimum at the Lodge; Cabins and Lakeside Cottages available; Camping OnSite. Vendors, Seminars, BBQ, Pajama Party, Bike Parade, District Directors Challenge, Poker Run, Chapter Challenge, and so much more! For more info, call Region A Directors Bob & Nan Shrader at (352) 668-3164 or Rally Coordinator Ed Porter at (727) 938-8190.

DISTRICT EVENTS MARCH 11-13, 2010. FLORIDA DISTRICT presents “Believe in Magic” 2010 District Rally at the Radisson WorldGate Resort Hotel in Kissimmee, FL. It will be a magical weekend filled with FUN, FUN and more FUN in the heart of central Florida. For more information, go to http://fla.gwrra-regiona.org/index.html or contact the Rally Coordinator Cliff Hotchkiss at (407) 277-9207. *MARCH 20, 2010. DISTRICT OF GERMANY: Two novelties: First “official” ride of the District of Germany. Also, it lasts two half-days, including an overnight stay. Meet before noon for an optional joint breakfast, then ride towards the “Pfaelzer Wald” (“Palatine Forrest”). Meeting held in the afternoon, followed by a culinary wine tasting experience during a fourcourse meal. Price is 77 Euros per person and contains a welcome drink, the culinary wine tasting, the overnight stay in a two-bed comfort room as well as the breakfast buffet. Please let Juergen Petri, juergen.petri@hotmail.de) know as soon as possible if you are interested. Everyone welcome! APRIL 8-10, 2010. LOUISIANA DISTRICT’s “Mardi Gras Madness” Rally in the Heart of Cajun Country in Lafayette, LA at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center [(800) 9424868; $75/night special room rate for res code “GWRRA”]. Prizes, money, and FUN!

Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler! – Let the Good Times Roll! Game show prizes, live Cajun band, Light Parade, Couple of the Year Selection, Mardi Gras Ball and costume contest, and more! For more info and to register, contact Brent & Roxie Comeaux at (337) 9938440 or visit www.gwrrala.org. APRIL 16-18, 2010. ARKANSAS DISTRICT’s Annual Rider Education Weekend at the UA Community College in Morrilton, AR. Training offered on many different Rider Education seminars (like Mature Rider, Motorcycle Crash Scene Response, Team Riding, and more). Plus MSF/ERC Refresher Course, Trike course, 1-up/2-up, and many more. What about CPR/FA? Are you current? If not, come see us and take the class. How about an LTD class? We will be offering many things for you, starting Friday evening and all the way through Sunday. For details and registration forms, visit http://argwrra.org/ or contact Jim or Bonita Goodman. AR District Educators at educator@argwrra.org or (501) 743-8901. *APRIL 17, 2010. DISTRICT OF GERMANY visits Wuerzburg, home of a magnificent baroque-style bishop’s residence, which is a World Heritage Site since 1981. Further details of this event will be announced. Please let Carroll (Carroll Randall, cw4jaguar@aol .com) know as soon as possible if you are interested. Everyone welcome! APRIL 22-24, 2010. TENNESSE DISTRICT RALLY, “Spring Fling”, in Pigeon Forge, TN. Join us for “Old Time Rock & Roll” as we go back to the ’50s at the Grand Majestic Theatre. Full registration for the rally includes one ticket to professional ’50s Variety Show on Friday night. Lots of vendors, Rider Ed/LTD/MEC seminars, District Couple of the Year Selection, Sock Hop, Bike/Light Shows, and so much more! Visit www.tngwrra.org for registration and lodging information. Need more info? Contact Ken or Julie Zahn at (865) 774-7740 or email mrszahn@yahoo.com. APRIL 28 - MAY 1, 2010. SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT RALLY presents “Doin’ Charleston Southern Style” in Charleston, SC. Rally site is at the Wingate Hotel, Exit 205B on I-26 at Hwy 78. Come dressed in your Roarin’ ’20s or Southern Lady/Gentleman outfits. For more information, go to our website at www.gwrrasc.com or contact Charles Coleman at (864) 834-5170. APRIL 29 - MAY 1, 2010. MISSOURI DISTRICT’s Rally's "Wing the Ozarks" in Branson, MO. For more info, contact Bob and Diane Phelps at (314) 837-6276 or modirect_2011@sbcglobal.net MAY 6-8, 2010. TEXAS DISTRICT’s "Rally the Troops" Rally in Killeen, TX (home of Ft Hood, the worlds largest military installation). Special performance by the U.S. Army’s 1st Calvary Horse detachment. Contact Ken and Barbie Peterson, District Directors at (817) 293-4667 or kenandbarbie@wb4me.com. For online registration, visit www.gwrra-tx.or JUNE 3-5, 2010. NEBRASKA – SOUTH DAKOTA DISTRICT RALLY. On the banks of

the Missouri River in South Sioux City, NE. Host Hotel is Marina Inn & Conference Center [(402) 494-4000; marina-inn.com]. Highlights of the rally include swap meet, hotdog feed, Chapter Competition, and many scenic area rides. For more info and rally flyer, contact Lance and Diane Brozek at (402) 582-4726 or lancebrozek@hotmail.com. Visit District website at www.gwrrane.com. Prepare to have a good time! JUNE 17-19, 2010. OREGON DISTRICT RALLY “Winging Where The Fun Shines” at the Kah-nee-tah High Desert Resort and Casino in Warm Springs, OR. Join us for a “thinking outside the box rally”. We’ll have something for everybody, including a miniature golf tournament, ARC and First Aid classes, guided rides, time to relax and much, much more. Saturday night before closing, we will be guests of an authentic Indian Salmon bake dinner and dance. So come and join us for a whole new experience! Visit gwrraoregondistrict.com for registration and lodging information. For more info, contact Oregon DD Terry Huffman at (503) 648-0343 or terryhuffman@comcast.net. Pre-registration ends May 15, 2010. *JULY 15-17, 2010. WASHINGTON DISTRICT’s 30th Anniversary Rally “Cruising the Olympic Peninsula” in Port Townsend, WA. Shore Excursions, Historical Walking Tours, Shopping, Canoe, kayak, and sailboat rentals, and more. For more info, contact Bob Spencer at (425) 489-9786. JULY 16-17, 2010. MINNESOTA DISTRICT RALLY, “Grand Riding in Grand Rapids” in Grand Rapids, MN. Host hotel is the SawMill Inn of Grand Rapids on Highway 169 South [(800) 667-7508 or www.sawmillinn.com; ask for GWRRA Block]. Join us for Rider Ed & LTD seminars, Guided Dinner Rides Friday night, “Wingo”, Movie Night, Light Parade, Couple of the Year Selection, Bike & Mascot Show, and more! For more info, contact Bruce and Barb Beeman at (507) 433-4286 or bbeeman@smig.net. *JULY 22-24, 2010. NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS’ Rally IX. ’50s – ’60s theme. Host hotel is Town & Country Motor Inn, Gorham, NH (800) 325-4386. See NE District website for more info, or contact Pat Thibaudeau, NH District Director, at (508) 341-1687 or gwrranhdd@msn.com.

CHAPTER EVENTS MARCH 2, 2010. FL1-G’s “Tour the Real Florida”. Coming down to Daytona for Bike Week 2010? Give Garland Dennis (CD for FL1G) or David Hiers (Tour Coordinator) a call. We’re planning a tour that only the locals usually get to see! You think Florida is only about straight and boring roads? Well, give us a call! Dinner, supper, and a T-Shirt are provided with the cost of the tour. Prices are $45 for Single Rider and $65 for two-up. Space limited, so hurry. For information and to register, call Garland at (321) 363-6337 or David at (386) 775-2003 or email FL1G-CD@yahoo.com. MARCH 7, 2010. AZ-G’s annual “Ride the Horns” fundraiser charity event. Will consist of a ride through scenic Southern Arizona, vendors, and fun barbeque at the Longhorn Grill in Amado, Arizona. ALL bikes are welcome! For

more information, please visit our website at http://www.gwrrazgeckos.org/page40.html or contact Carl Welch, CD, at (520) 548-0223 or CD1_AZG@att.net. MARCH 20, 2010. TX-X2’s 11th Annual Birthday Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bear Creek Park Pavilion in Houston, Texas. Games, great food, and lots of camaraderie among GWRRA friends. For more information, email David & Gail Nunez at Chapterdirector @txx2.com MARCH 26-28, 2010. CA-1R’s12th annual “Rally in the Valley” in Primm, NV. For information, call Tom Lorenz at (714) 801-8664 or Cathy Diaz at (949) 551-4896. For flyer information and accommodations, please visit our website at www.gwrra-ca1r.org. APRIL 9-10, 2010. TX-O’s 23rd Annual Bluebonnet Rally and Campout at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg, TX (830) 997-4202 [http://fbgtx.org/]. Come tour the beautiful Texas Hill Country during peak wildflower season. Camp with us Friday and Saturday in reserved rally spots [1-30]. If camping, mention you are with Chapter O when paying camping fee at gate. If not camping, admission to the park is free. Rally starts Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and includes a Fun Run, catered lunch, off-bike games, vendors, a HUGE silent auction, and lots of FUN! The rally is located in the enclosed Pioneer Pavilion, so come rain or shine! Closing ceremonies begin at 2:00 p.m. Contact: Kathy or Randy Reese at (512) 2512017 or (512) 848-3144 or email director@goldwingaustin.org. See chapter website for details and flyer at http://www.goldwingaustin.org/. APRIL 10-11, 2010. OH-W2’s “Wings in the Mall” show at the Woodland Mall in Bowling Green, OH. Mall Hours. Contact Tom and Jill Becker at (419) 838-7101 or w2newseditor@embarqmail.com. APRIL 24, 2010. TX-O2’s Heart of Texas Wings Rally (and duck race). Riverside Park, Brownwood, Texas. Contact: Bob and Toby Davis bobandtoby@aol.com or 325-698-6941. APRIL 24, 2010. FL1-W’s “Green Eggs & Ham (Bacon)” Breakfast at the Moose Lodge 766 on Hwy 441 in Orlando, FL. $10/Member; $12/Non-Member. Grand prizes of $200-$300. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more info, contact CD James Benson at (407) 617-6853 or ACD Brian Miller at (352) 516-5175. APRIL 25, 2010. RI-B’s Kick-off Breakfast from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. $11/Member prior to April 17; $13 pp. after that. For more info, please visit GWRRA-RI-B.org and see the event flyer. For more info, contact CD Jack Smith at JSMITH5225@VERIZON.NET or (401) 480-3088. MAY 1, 2010. VA-R’s “Play Time in the Shenandoah” at Blue Ridge Powersports (located on Rt. 11, approximately 2 miles south of Exit # 243 off Interstate 81) near Harrisonburg, VA. Starts at 9 a.m. Come out for a fun ride, games, food, and friends, and maybe even win some prizes! Check out flyer on VA District web page at http://www.gwrrava.org/ or Chapter VA-R’s web page at http://www.vargwrra.com/index.htm.

MAY 1, 2010. AR-P’s “Rolling on the River” in Bull Shoals, AR. For more info, contact John Sparks at (870) 424-2529. MAY 1-2, 2010. OH-W2’s Bologna Run/Country Chopper Open House in Cygnet, OH. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact Tom and Jill Becker at (419) 838-7101 or w2newseditor@embarqmail.com. MAY 5, 2010. TN-C’s 11th Annual St. Jude’s Golf Tournament at Tri-Cities Golf Course in Blountville, TN. For more info, contact Tom Jayne at (423) 323-2239 or tjayne@embargmail.com. MAY 8, 2010. CA-1K’s “Chapter K Mother’s Day Ride” at Canoga Park, CA. For more info, contact Nadine Galli at (818) 398—0763 or girlsryd2@yahoo.com. MAY 8, 2010. BC-D’s (Surrey, BC) “Ken Higginbottom Ride”. Gather at Parking Lot 166 & Fraser Hwy. 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. For more info, check our website at www.gwrra-bcd.org. MAY 15, 2010. TN-C’s 27th annual “Steak Out at Roan Mt. State Park” in Roan Mt., TN. For more info, contact Richard or Connie Pendleton at (423) 245-8484 or r-cpend@charter.net. MAY 21-24, 2010. BC-G hosts the 19th annual “Victoria Days Family Reunion” Rally. NEW LOCATION!!! in Salmon Arm, BC, on the shores of beautiful Shushwap Lake. Rally location at the White Water Slide & RV Park, with the Best Western Motel right next door. For more info and registration form, visit www.vwh.ca/bc-g/ under Events. MAY 22, 2010. AR-L’s 22nd annual “Toad Suck Rally” in Conway, AR at Toad Suck Park, west of town on Hwy.60. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Includes games, door prizes, meal, and more. $10 each. Contact Bud or Jan Danner at (501) 7300827 or danner@cyberback.com. MAY 28-31, 2010. WA-L’s Annual Desert Spring Fling at The Benton County Fairgrounds, in Kennewick, WA. Hotels are available or Camp on the fairgrounds. Details on Website: www.gwrra-wa-l.org; or contact M.R. Messinger (509) 582-4560. E-Mail: mr1vette@charter.net. JUNE 12, 2010. IN-K's "Mercy Ride" in West Lafayette, IN, for Mercy Flight volunteer pilots/owners. Register at 9 a.m.; departs 10:30 a.m. For info, contact Mike Bible at (765) 5866156 or Denny Sell at (219) 275-5200. JUNE 26, 2010. IN-R2’s “Rally for A.N.N.A. 2010” motorcycle charity ride, held in Rensselaer, IN. All proceeds go to childhood cancer research. $15/single; $25/double. For more information, go to www.annafund.org. Watch the 2009 Rally for A.N.N.A. on YouTube. For information, contact Susan Healey, ride coordinator, at dlhealey@embarqmail.com. AUGUST 13-15, 2010. MI-Q’s “Wilderness Wings Campout” in Sault Ste. Mariem MI. For more info, contact Frank King at (906) 440-2133. SEPTMEBER 3-6, 2010. BC-D’s (Surrey, BC) “Gold Run”. Finish the season in style and warm camaraderie with great riding and lots of fun. For more info, check our website at ● www.gwrra-bcd.org.

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(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.) Allen, Donald.....................................................................Fairfield, CA

McNabb, Charles..........................................................Springfield, MO

Babin, Phillip.....................................................................Gonzales, LA

Michaud, Roberta .......................................................Albuquerque, NM

Brady, Gene .....................................................................Pasadena, TX

Miller, Clifford..........................................................Oklahoma City, OK

Brady, Sarah.....................................................................Pasadena, TX

Mytinger, David.............................................................Indianapolis, IN

Carson, John ...................................................................Jacksonville, IL Carter, Dave ...................................................................Crystal Lake, IL Collins, Jim ..................................................................Green Valley, AZ Dodd, Kacey .....................................................................Gadsden, AL Dodd, Josh ........................................................................Gadsden, AL Fisher, Steven ................................................................Hutchinson, MN Goins, Sherwood .............................................................Dry Creek, LA Grant, Ken........................................................................Pensacola, FL

Panter, Jim..........................................................................Canton, OH Preston, John....................................................................Jacksboro, TN Rasmussen, Robert .......................................................Minneapolis, MN Rasmussen, Delores......................................................Minneapolis, MN Rennick, Bob...........................................................Kings Mountain, NC Roberts, Logan ..................................................................Chandler, AZ Sharp, Gaylord .................................................................Friesland, WI

Hewitt, David .........................................................................Mesa, AZ

Shrader, Robert ..............................................................San Antonio, FL

Holton, Dean ...................................................................Louisburg, NC

Simmons, William .............................................................Newbern, TN

Howell, Richard. .........................................................Albuquerque, NM

Smith, Steven ...........................................................................York, SC

Humphrey, Robert ............................................................Clarksville, AR

Smith, Bruce .......................................................................London, ON

Hutchens, Jim .............................................................Pleasant View, TN

Swanson, Lloyd ........................................................Oklahoma City, OK

Hutchens, Shirrin.........................................................Pleasant View, TN

Taber, Frank ...............................................................Port Orchard, WA

Kephart, Richard ...............................................................Pensacola, FL Knudtson, Ronald ............................................................Mason City, IA Knudtson, Karen..............................................................Mason City, IA Kolaske, Neal ................................................................Milwaukee, WI Landis, Dick .....................................................................Zephyrhills, FL Lantz, Charles ...................................................................Wooster, OH Lear, Tom............................................................................Bidwell, OH Legris, Mike...........................................................................Bradley, IL

Taylor, John ..................................................................Fountain Inn, SC Thayer, Gary ...............................................................McDonough, GA Townsley, Richard ................................................................Mahomet, IL Vaillancourt, Michael ........................................................Montrose, CO Waer, Allan, Sr. .............................................................Meshoppen, PA White, Kirby .....................................................................Burgoon, OH Williams, Boyce.........................................................Holiday Island, AR

Lewis, Edward ..................................................................Concord, NH

Williams, Zelmer......................................................................Gary, IN

Lewis, Judith .....................................................................Concord, NH

Wilson, Kerry ....................................................................Gadsden, AL

Lyman, B.J.. ..............................................................Santa Barbara, CA

Wilson, Joyce ....................................................................Gadsden, AL

Lyman, Kit L. ............................................................Santa Barbara, CA

Zakrajsek, Martin..............................................................Richland, WA

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Randy Anderson GWRRA #137991 Drummond Island, MI

Donald Clapper SR GWRRA #146274-01 Sloansville, NY

Tommy Eshelman GWRRA #029991 Allen Park, MI

David Miller GWRRA #093753 Lebanon, TN

Linda Walters GWRRA #238760-01 Hermitage, TN

Albert Andra GWRRA #005890 Riverton, UT

Thom Collyer GWRRA #161763 Mount Forest, ON Canada

Dave Fairbanks GWRRA #075528 Benton Harbor, MI

Mary Murphy GWRRA #036474-01 Naples, FL

Walter Wolcott GWRRA #152486 Tampa, FL

Tony Izzo GWRRA #096543 Sierra Vista, AZ

Sid Spann GWRRA #154516 Ruskin, FL

Dean Low GWRRA #035934 Ormond Beach, FL

Larry Rodgers GWRRA #217759 Burleston, TX

Wendy Atkins GWRRA #268426-02 Nauvoo, AL John Ciluffo GWRRA #025754 Jenison, MI April 2010

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Do you have a good, clear photograph of your pride and joy? This section of Wing World is designed to show off as many bikes as possible. Give us information about your Gold Wing; start with the basics of its year, model and color, then tell a little about what is special about your bike. Send your description and photos to: Wing World Editorial Department, 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or via email to editor@gwrra.org.

2008 and 2006 GL1800s This photo is of our (Ernie and Sharon Hughes, GWRRA #213806) red 2008 Gold Wing and our riding buddy, Cecil Sholar’s, silver 2006 Gold Wing. We are all Members of TX-Y2 in Tyler. Last June, we took two weeks and rode to Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Beartooth Pass (Sharon said this was her favorite part) to Red Lodge, and beyond. It was a trouble-free 4,332-mile trip, and we took over 1,800 pictures and hours of video! We had a blast, and we’re now planning our next trip.

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1985 GL1200 We are Bill and Juanita Sanislo (GWRRA #287281) and Randy and Brenda Perkinson (GWRRA #288602), and we’re all Members of Cleveland, Tennessee’s Chapter O. Here, we were proudly displaying our matching pair of 1985 GL1200 Aspencades (the Sanislos’ on left; the Perkinsons’ on right) during our Chapter’s 2009 Mall Show. Between our two bikes, we can likely come up with almost every piece of chrome made for the 1200!

2008 GL1800 This is a photo of me (Tommy Moon, GWRRA #286836, of Woodstock, Georgia), and I’m a Member of the “Woodstock Wings”. In the mid-1950s, my father rode a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and my mother rode an Indian motorcycle. I’m a longtime rider myself, and my ride is this Black Cherry 2008 GL1800. Life is good, and life on a Wing is even better!

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1996 GL1500I and 1999 Valkyrie Standard That’s me (Bob Laford, GWRRA #126196, of Petersham, Massachusetts) on the right with my 1996 GL1500I and Rick Oliver, on the left, with his 1999 Valkyrie Standard. We put on 3,000 miles last April during our riding vacation from New England to the Smoky Mountains. This photo was taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and we spent a lot of time on many twisty roads in The Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia.

2002 GL1800A I (David “Dutch” Kleinheksel, GWRRA #261395, of Aurora, Colorado) took this photo last August on a trip with my wife and co-rider Pam. It was a four-day, 1,200-mile trip through the fantastic Colorado Rockies. We are Members of CO-J and feel very lucky to live here! This photo of my pride and joy, a 2002 GL1800A, was taken on Highway 279, about 12 miles due west of Moab, Utah. The bike was purchased from my father Paul, who is a Member of Chapter MI-O in Holland, Michigan and who gave me my love of motorcycling. Also very special to me is that, each summer, my Dad (on his ’06 model) and I ride together through the Rockies for a few days.

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1993 GL1500SE This is my (Ken Williamson, GWRRA #149275, of Arlington, Texas’ Chapter M “Moonlighters”) 1993 GL1500SE with Motor Trike conversion. It has a redesigned 1976 Timeout-brand camping trailer that was converted to a cargo trailer.

He Lit Up Wings, and Lives (A Tribute to Gary Dunn of G&B Cycle Goodies, 1995 – 2009) By Scott Weaver, GWRRA #257256, of Geigertown, Pennsylvania

he Wing arrives, the day is good, The first ride is just around the neighborhood; Look at Me! See what I’ve got, Life is great, my Wing is hot!

I join a Chapter and make new friends, Rides last all day and never end; Someone has chrome I wish I had, And the first few pieces make me glad. Then it happens, late one night, Another rider turns on some lights; They’re red, purple, blue and green, The most amazing sight I’ve ever seen. Then the questions start to flow, Who did the lights? I need to know; How long did it take? Was the cost real high? Then I see the gleam in the owner’s eyes. So I found the light installer, and we became friends, He did my Wing from front to end;

He listened well and learned my style, And performed each install with a smile. Soon I had “TNTs” and “Cut N Clicks”, Blue LEDs and Mega Sticks; The wiring was perfect and placed just right, It made me want to ride all night. Soon the job was done but something was wrong, My friend just wasn’t feeling strong; Tests were run and charts were read, And then the worst of news came—the kind we dread. Too soon, with friends and family holding tight, My friend slipped swiftly toward the “Light”; Still, while he may be gone and out of sight, He’s in my heart both day and night. So each chance I get, I flip the switch and display those lights, Cause it’s friends like Gary who make Wings—and life—so bright! ●

This is our (Scott and Donna Weaver, PA-B Chapter Educators) 2005 Billet Silver GL1800 after it was just fitted late last year with over 400 blue LED lights. Gary and Barb Dunn—owners of G&B Cycle Goodies of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania and also PA-A Chapter Directors—took great pride in both of these positions, and this was possibly Gary’s last light installation before he passed away somewhat suddenly on December 19th. You can see more of Gary’s work at www.cycle-goodies.com under the “Gallery” tab.

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