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HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR WING DING 34 YET?

A LOOK AT THIS SPRING’S SEATS AND SEATING OPTIONS

See pages 49 and 83 for details!

My Wife’s First Road Trip —Ever!

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FORT WAYNE: Enjoy One of These Great Nearby Rides!

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April 2012 • Volume 35 Issue 04

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Page 52 This photo of Tim (seated) and Patrick Casaday, his son, age 7, (GWRRA #330076, of New Egypt, New Jersey) was taken on their first long ride together to the 2011 Bi-Annual Convention held in Syracuse, New York. Says Tim, “The Members we met at the Convention were very kind and full of useful information. Our trusty steed is a 1992 GL1500I that we bought in 2009. It’s been a very good machine, and we’re planning plenty more rides!”

“Where’s Wingy” Contest Rules (SEE PAGE 64 for details.)

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F e a t u r e s A Look at This Spring’s Seats and Seating Options ........................................................................28 Let’s Celebrate 35 Years Together! .....................................................................................................20 My Trip Out West—with My Grandson!................................................................................................................................68 My Wife’s First Road Trip—All It was Cracked Up to be…and More!...................................................................52 Wild Wings around Australia........................................................................................................................................................60 Wing Ding 34 Preliminary Schedule..........................................................................................................................................72

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Complete Hall of Honor Listing .........................................................................................................93 Craig Vetter Coming to Wing Ding 34!.............................................................................................80 Find-A-Friend Program..........................................................................................................................38 Fort Wayne: Enjoy One of These Great Nearby Rides! ................................................................82 GWRRA 35th Anniversary Caribbean Cruise.................................................................................19 Ride Better: Medications and Riding ..................................................................................................24 Spring Touring Specials...........................................................................................................................66 Tech Tip: Do I Smell Antifreeze?..........................................................................................................48 The Red Page from American Honda................................................................................................10 Trike Tracks Section ...............................................................................................................................75

D E P A R T M E N T S Acts of Kindness ..........................................22 Advertisers Listing ......................................95 Association Leader Listing ........................96 A Word From your GWRRA Director ....7 Classifieds ......................................................90 Did You Know? ............................................32 Events..............................................................91 Finishing Touches........................................104 GWRRA Official Products ......................100

GWRRA/Rescue Application ....................80 Hall of Fame..................................................95 In Memoriam ................................................95 International News & Views......................18 In the Zone......................................................4 Just Jokin’..........................................................6 Motorcycle Goodies ..................................87 New 2012 Loyalty Savings Program ........82 News Briefs ....................................................8

Product Previews ........................................26 Readers’ Responses ....................................16 Readers’ Rides............................................102 Wing Ding 34 Application..........................83 Wing Ding 34 Hotel & RV/Campsite Map ..............86 Wordsearch Puzzle Answer for Prior Month..........89 Wordsearch Puzzle......................................89 Workbench....................................................40

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In the ZONE Sharon Stanley • Editor • editor@gwrra.org

Prepping a First-Timer for the Unexpected…Is that Even Possible?

So the story by Rick Wiggs (page 52 of this issue) really got me thinking about how the “unexpected” during riding can be not only frightening, but also strangely fascinating…know what I mean?

In his article, Rick plans a road trip many months in advance and does all he can to prepare his wife—this being her first long ride—for the unexpected things that can happen on the road. Yet, no matter how much one hopes to prep a first-timer for the unexpected on a bike trip—long or short—is that really even possible?

Looking back over my own years of riding, I doubt that anyone could have prepped me for the unexpected adventures—both good and bad—that I would experience along the way. And that goes both for being a first-time passenger and a first-time rider. So I just thought this month that I’d share a few of those “unexpected moments” with you. These lead-ins and anecdotes are not meant for any other purpose than to make you smile—or perhaps as a sort of party game or fun, self-reflective fill-in-the-blank you can play yourself. Hope you enjoy!

The bike had no sissy bar, a tiny back seat with no hand grips and a small back fender. Neither the rider nor the passenger was wearing a helmet. He wanted to pass us (who knows, perhaps to show off?), so he quickly and fully hit the throttle, obviously without warning her first. Her little butt slid completely off the back seat and was literally hovering over the bike tire. The only things that saved her was (I’m sure) the death grip she suddenly had on his waist and him quickly reaching back with his right hand to lift her back onto the seat.

I’m telling you, I can still see it clear as day. I honestly thought that back tire was going to grab her by her Daisy Dukes and create a scene that still, to this day, I don’t want to envision.

After witnessing this event, my poor boyfriend took the brunt of this idiot’s actions. I told him that if he ever hit the throttle like that without forewarning me—be there a sissy bar on the bike or not—I’d, 1st: Slap his helmet full force; 2nd: Demand to be let off at the next stoplight/stop sign; 3rd: Never ride with him again.

One of the craziest things I remember about being a first-time rider in general is when…

—Not realizing how heavy my first, self-owned street bike was, I reverted back to my backwoods/dirt track days of riding and started jumping small snow mounds in an empty parking lot with my ’73 H-D Ironhead. My boyfriend—who was trying to yell to me but who I couldn’t hear over the noise from the pipes—nearly passed out.

Plus, he severely scolded me afterward.

One of the craziest things I remember in general about being on my first motorcycle adventure is when…

—We were tent camping with a group of fellow riders who’d all trailered their bikes and ridden in the RV or in another four-wheeled vehicle. After unloading our bikes and setting up our tent, I wanted to go get some groceries to cook on our own, separate campfire.

That’s when (duh!) I suddenly realized I had no way to get to the grocery store—or anywhere else for that matter—unless it was on my bike! (Obviously, I’d never yet been on a long-distance, touring bike ride.) Anyway, that was my first “Aha” moment that, Oh my goodness, I really am traveling on a motorcycle!

One of the craziest things I remember about being a first-time, long-distance passenger is when…

—I fell dead asleep on the back of a GL1800 rider’s bike and only woke up when my helmet cracked into his with a loud thump. (When he’d said the ride would be comfortable, I hadn’t realized that he meant I could actually fall that dead asleep as a passenger. And that’s when I realized the Gold Wing truly is the most comfortable touring bike on the market!)

One of the craziest things I remember seeing as a first-time rider or passenger is when…

—At Daytona Bike Week one year, I witnessed a female passenger nearly get pulled off a bike by the back tire and splattered on the roadway. How, you ask? Let me explain…

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Closing Thoughts So I hope this cruise down my “Memory Lane” has made you smile. Personally, I’ve come to believe that— other than safety-wise—there really may be too many variables to prepare a first-timer (or even an old-timer) for all the “unexpected moments” of riding. But perhaps, in some small way, that’s a fact we should relish. Besides (and sorry to give away your end note, Rick), sometimes part of the joy of riding is the unexpected…after all, Rick’s wife said she’ll ride with him again! ● Wing World

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In the back files, we found this photo of Don Reed’s (GWRRA #20450, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina) 1998 Valkyrie, complete with golf clubs safely stowed onboard. Explained Don back in 2009, “I always take the opportunity to ride through the beautiful Appalachians in Virginia and West Virginia [seen here] on my way to Connecticut every fall to play golf with my brothers.”

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A Word From

your GWRRA Director

In Recognition of Our Volunteers...

Annually, we recognize outstanding Officers throughout our Association. Personally, I feel it’s one of the most important things we do.

And across our Association, there are thousands of dedicated Members who volunteer as Officers, giving up a lot of their personal time to make a difference in our Members’ lives. They spend thousands of hours organizing events that provide fun opportunities to partake in.

For many of us (Lori and I included), we one day found ourselves with an empty nest and decided it was time to “do for ourselves” and have some fun! GWRRA provided the means by which to have this fun and a social life that provided lifelong friendships. Like so many others, we were grateful and decided to just “pitch in and lend a hand”. And, in becoming one of the many volunteers, we found our GWRRA experience even more rewarding. In fact, Lori kept raising my hand!

The adventure has been great, and we have no regrets (except for maybe a few thunderstorms I drove her through).

Recognition for a job well done is the paycheck we receive and the fuel that keeps us going. This can be in the form of a sincere “Thank you”, a hug or a handshake. Sometimes the recognition even takes on the form of a plaque or a certificate.

We’ve received some of these special awards, and we’re deeply grateful for these treasured possessions. Plus, the personal esteem we’ve gained through this acceptance and recognition by our peers only further motivates us to do more.

Sometimes outside organizations ask me about the success of our Association, and I always point to the thousands of volunteers who’ve made us great. Our volunteer corps is the key to our success, and all of these volunteers—whether past or present—should be proud of the lives we have touched through our service to this great Association.

And through personal readings and observations of people, I feel I’ve gained a better understanding of how we think and what makes us tick. Social acceptance through recognition by our peers really is essential for our good mental health. With this comes a proud sense of accomplishment and self-respect. Whether it’s putting together an informative newsletter or an event like a fun run or dinner ride, there are only a few venues like GWRRA that give one an opportunity to broaden their horizons and experience this kind of recognition from their peers.

But from time to time, I have discussions with Chapter Directors who inform me that they aren’t having the kind of

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fun that should come from holding that position. They tell me about ideas they have for the Chapter participants to enjoy; however, they don’t have time personally to do it all by themselves and no one seems to want to step up to take the lead.

Another thing I hear is that, when they do put on an event, no one shows up.

The first question I always ask is, “Have you asked them what they want to do?” Members join our Association because of their passion for motorcycling so, naturally, your ideas should center on this theme. Another thing to consider is that fresh ideas will overcome the “been there, done that” syndrome. There’s nothing wrong with “thinking outside the box” and trying something new.

Another question I ask is, “How are you involving others?” Chances are you won’t get someone to step up and run the entire event by themselves; you need to facilitate an event by delegating small pieces of the pie to others. I’ve found that teamwork through synergy always produces the best results.

Next, “Were those on the team recognized and made to feel appreciated?” Remember there’s no “I” in “Team”.

People volunteer, in part, to help gain a sense of acceptance and accomplishment. It’s important not to take the works of others for granted (my wife reminds me of that occasionally). They need to be publicly praised. Also, for them to receive a certificate thanking them for their contribution is always a plus.

Lastly, don’t sweat the small things. Our real-life jobs tend to be exacting and procedural enough, and we are expected to do things in a particular way. So take care not to let that be the same standard that you ask of volunteers.

Set the bar a tad lower; make it fun and allow them to contribute their own ideas. Activities don’t have to be perfect, just fun (and sometimes the most memorable moments come from those little imperfections!). Also, to be overly critical of a volunteer will result in the loss of their help in the future.

So, as winter fades and riding season is upon us, I want to thank all of the volunteers throughout this great Association for providing our membership with fun opportunities and great fellowship. Volunteering is fun and creates lifelong friendships. So why not volunteer to help out any way you can? You’re sure to find it a rewarding experience…and a lot of fun. And for those of you who are a little shy, don’t worry, we don’t bite—however, we do hug!

Director of GWRRA, Mike Stiger

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NEWS b r i e f s

Abel Gallardo named President of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association Abel Gallardo has been named President of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Inc. The announcement was made by Paul Hildebrand, Founder and Chairman of the Board. Mr. Gallardo was previously the Executive Vice President of Operations and served in that capacity since February 2011.

“Abel’s effectiveness in serving GWRRA is recognized through this promotion”, says Paul, adding that, “Abel’s energy, vision and abilities fit the legacy we have always aspired to in serving our membership. His ideas and goals will set the tone for the future of this great Association.”

After joining GWRRA in 1998, Abel served GWRRA as Accounting Manager and Operations Manager. While in his previous roles, he was responsible for the successful streamlining of GWRRA’s accounting systems, which lead to significant savings for GWRRA. Abel is also responsible for the database conversion which enabled GWRRA to transact business via the Internet.

Abel states, “The greatness of GWRRA has been, and continues to be found in, the many relationships that this Association has built over the years. From the lifelong friendships all the way to the industry partners made along the way, GWRRA’s motto of ‘Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge’ is realized every day as a result of those relationships. It is my primary goal to bring growth, both in membership and industry presence, to GWRRA through programs that strengthen relationships, as well as build new ones, to carry GWRRA into a future of more Friends, more Safety, more Knowledge, and most importantly, MORE FUN.” Abel was born in Los Angeles, California and lived there until his family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona in 1990. He and his wife of nine years, Sussy, have one son, Seth.

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NEW CHAPTER CHARTERED! GWRRA welcomes the following new Chapter to our family!

Chapter AZ-U of Yuma, Arizona, led by Richard Swanson; 24 Charter Members.

“WHERE’S WINGY” CONTEST WINNER FOR FEBRUARY ISSUE Congratulations go to Doug Mundy of Omaha, Nebraska for finding “Wingy” (seen here) on page 42 of the February 2012 issue. Wingy was located in the Time Out Trailers ad (in the window of the blue tent camper at the top of the ad). Doug won $50; and you could, too! Just search for Wingy—he’ll be located (most often, but not always) within the editorial text or photos—and send in your entry. (For complete rules and eligibility requirements, see page 64 of this issue.)

REMINDER: GWRRA’S “QUESTION OF THE MONTH” Questions are posted on the homepage of GWRRA’s website.

To participate, please visit gwrra.org each month to take part in these surveys.

This month’s question is: How often do you visit motorcycle-related websites? ● Every day ● Every other day ● Twice a week ● Once a week ● Twice a month ● Once a month ● Every 6 months ● Annually

HOST CITY FOR REGION I’S CONVENTION HAS MUCH TO OFFER!

great riding roads available in our area—this one at the base of the Blue Mountains.

And here’s a bit more information on what makes the Pendleton area so special: Historians will tell you that the heyday of the American Cowboy lasted only until about the 1890s.

However, they forgot to send us the memo because True West magazine named Pendleton number one on its list of the ‘Top Ten True Western Towns’ in the country for 2011!

And there are many ways for you to discover your own authentic western adventure in Pendleton—just tour the original Pendleton Woolen Mill, watch the saddle makers at Hamley & Co., visit our world-class museums or one of our art galleries, or take the Pendleton Underground Tour, on which the guides tell the story of what this frontier Wild West town was really like.

Our area’s fine craftsmanship, rich tradition and legendary reputation started with our Native American Culture and continues on with these operations, and more, today!

In addition, our website at pendletonchamber.com contains a page complete with Google maps of suggested rides, like our Charm Trail. Plus, there are also itineraries on our website if you want something a little more organized. So come check out Pendleton, Oregon!”

JANE BLACK, FORMER GWRRA NATIONAL AMBASSADOR, PASSES AWAY Says the GWRRA Home Office, including former President and Executive Director Mike Wright, “We want to say we were saddened by the passing of Jane Black on December 30, 2011.

Living in Hermitage, Tennessee, Jane and Zearl Black were our National Ambassadors for several decades and were friends of thousands of Members. Never ones to let the grass grow under their feet, they were riding their Gold Wing at every opportunity and traveled hundreds of thousands of miles and rode through 48 States—twice!

Always cheerful, always friendly, they proudly wore the GWRRA colors and promoted GWRRA at every opportunity. We want to express our sincere condolences to Zearl and the rest of Jane’s family and friends.”

2012 AMA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN & MOTORCYCLING CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED

As you may or may not know, the Region I Convention will take place this August 15-18 in Pendleton, Oregon. And if you’re not familiar with the area, there’s an awful lot to see and do there.

Says Yolanda Lennon, Tourism Promotion Director, Travel Pendleton, “The photo you see here shows just one of the many April 2012

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) recently announced its International Women & Motorcycling Conference will take place July 26-29, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada.

The event focuses on educating, encouraging, inspiring and mentoring women in the lifestyle and sport of motorcycling, and early registration of $125 is available now exclusively for AMA members at americanmotorcyclist.com in the “Events” section or by calling (800) 262-5646. (After April 30, 2012, registration will increase to $175 for AMA members and be available to non-AMA members for $235.)

Event and lodging information is available at womenandmotorcycling.com. ●

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readers’ RESPONSES We reserve the right to edit or excerpt Readers’ Responses. Send typed, dated and signed letters to “Readers’ Responses,” Wing World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450 or by email to editor@gwrra.org.

ANOTHER SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA PLACEMENT IDEA

The article in February’s Wing World about the placement of a satellite radio antenna is very interesting but, knowing the cost of Ram Mounts, I have a more economical alternative.

The antenna mount I made was from a 1 x 1/4-inch flat steel bar stock purchased at the local hardware store.

(I think a 4-foot piece costs around $6.) After being cut to a 10-inch length and bent to a 60-degree angle, drill two mounting holes and paint whatever color you desire.

Remove the rear seat and attach to the trunk lid frame. (The photo here is of it installed on my 2008 GL1800.)

Since the mount is made of steel, the magnetic antenna will stick to it, and then run the wire accordingly. Mine also has an LED light to highlight the pinstriping on the truck lid.

I’ve made and installed this mount on approximately two dozen Wings; it works effectively and is a clean installation with minimal cost.

Bruce Schlimme GWRRA #110274 Tampa, Florida

WHY I RIDE A WING… Over the past 10 years or so, my wife and I have enjoyed no less than two week-long road trips on a variety of motorcycles. And having joined GWRRA about four years ago, our passion for riding has been enhanced immensity.

But several years earlier, I found myself seeking out Gold Wing riders at gas stops and hotels to talk to them about how they liked their Gold Wing and what prompted them to buy one. The stories were as varied as the road is long—some had grown tired of the “loud and chrome groups” while others just couldn’t hang with the riding positions of many of the sportier bikes. But one thing they all had in common was that they absolutely loved their Gold Wings. For me, it was always…“Well, someday maybe we’ll consider one. But not right now, of course.”

That thought changed drastically one hot summer in 2007 while riding back from Yellowstone in the middle of August on Highway 50, the infamous “loneliest road in 16

America”. A road construction crew had stopped all traffic 25 miles west of Eureka, Nevada, as only one lane was open. So while we baked in the 105-degree F sun, I shut off my air-cooled Twin and chatted with a Gold Wing rider.

But when the traffic was clear to go, my bike wouldn’t start again. (This was the same problem I’d had in the past and the bike had made more than one trip to the shop.)

Well without hesitation, the Gold Wing rider and my wife jumped off and helped push-start my ride. It turned out the Wing rider was a pastor on his way home from Texas, and this was his third Wing. He then rode with us all the way into Carson City to make sure we got there safe.

All the time, I kept looking over at his Wing and saying to myself, I think it’s time. It wasn’t a hard decision; as a matter of fact, I had my Gold Wing—a 2008 black with premium sound—on order within 48 hours after arriving home. And these past few years have put me on the other side of that question from riders of other brands and/or models: “Why did you buy a Gold Wing?”

Now I simply point down at my license plate, which reads “HWY50NV”, and tell them it’s the answer to their question. With a quizzical look, they ask me again—and that’s when I tell them my story about Highway 50.

Paul Robino GWRRA #306424 Oxnard, CA [Ed. Note: See a photo of Paul’s Wing in this month’s “Readers’ Rides” department!]

WHAT ABOUT “RIDER DISTRACTION”?

I am a former Assistant National Director of Rider Education (GWRRA), have 18 years as an MSF Instructor [and more], and I feel we need to address “Driver Distraction” and include “Rider Distraction”.

The January issue of Wing World had an article about “The Latest and Greatest in Helmets, Headsets and Audio Equipment”. However, our motto of “Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge” has been my attraction for over 25 years.

Safety should never be infringed upon; why is there an article in Wing World to distract the riders and also to embrace products that are against the law in some states?

The AMA has a list of audio equipment that’s allowed and how it can be used, such as: Nothing can be placed in the ear or cover the ear. While we are having a tough time with the cage drivers texting and driving, let’s not encourage it on motorcycles. CBs have been the norm for a long time and help group rides to be safe and fun when used as GWRRA has taught the riders to use them.

Bill English Former ANDRE ● Wing World

International News & Views “International News & Views” is aimed at providing information submitted by GWRRA Members who live outside the U.S. or by U.S. Members who have information to share about something that has occurred in a country other than the U.S.

IRISH MEMBER FINISHES IRON BUTT AND BOOK AFTERWARD Hi, everyone. I’m an Irish Member and, in 2007, I flew my 2001 GL1800 with ABS to Toronto and drove on to St. Louis to take part in the Iron Butt Rally.

Apparently, I was the first guy from Ireland to ride in the rally and successfully complete the course!

I paid all my own costs and used the ride as an opportunity to raise cash for the Irish Cancer Society, research fund—and over 12,000 euro was raised!

Afterward, I took the time to write up my story of the ride, the experience and the pleasure of riding a figure of 8 across your fabulous country. My story has now been published and is available at amazon.co.uk/ButtSeriously-ebook/dp/B00505CJGS/ref=sr_1_1?s=books &ie=UTF8&qid=1307646761&sr=1-1 I thought this information might possibly be of interest to foreign readers who don’t often get the chance to hear how overseas Members get to enjoy riding their Wings in the U.S. Richard Keegan GWRRA #163335 Dublin, Ireland

HI FROM NORWAY, FELLOW MEMBERS!

My name is Martin Johnsen, and these are photos of my Honda Valkyrie and trailer, and the Valkyrie we got for my wife, Heidi. They are 1998 models, and the one my wife got is a custom-built bike built by “Charlie”.

If someone knows the history of this bike, I will be looking forward to hearing from you. We are the Assistant Chapter Directors of NO-C in Region V. Martin Johnsen GWRRA #275639 Klaebu, Norway

JUST WANTED TO SHARE FROM DENMARK Hello GWRRA, [I’d just like to share this] photo of my GL1800 with my homebuilt trailer.

Kjeld Eidnes GWRRA #273946 Horsens, Denmark ●

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In honor of GWRRA’s 35th Anniversary, each month in 2012 this page will either contain a Member-written article from someone who has been instrumental in our Association or an article relaying some of the history of GWRRA. This month’s article is submitted by Former President and Executive Director, Mike Wright, GWRRA Life Member #006775.

ebster’s Dictionary defines the often used word “Anniversary” as the annual recurrence of a date marking a “notable event” and, in the Wright Household, there are three of these annual recurrences to celebrate. First and foremost, my wife, Judy, and I will celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary on June 2nd of this year, a happening of monumental importance as it is a giant milestone in our lives and that of our family. As a result of our marriage, Judy and I have a son, Kevin, living in Austin, Texas and a daughter, Regina, living in Avilla, Indiana. We are blessed with five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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The second milestone that we will celebrate in September of this year is our 30th anniversary as Members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Our involvement in GWRRA began the first month we joined GWRRA as Assistant Area Representatives of Chapter G in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and evolved through the chain of active leadership roles to the position of Executive Director of the Association in 1995. During that period of time, I was given the honor of becoming President and Executive Director of the Association. In 2005, we retired from GWRRA and returned from Phoenix, Arizona to Indiana and now live near Columbia City, Indiana which is a bedroom community of our next Wing Ding site, Fort Wayne. We are proud to now hold the position of President Emeritus, with the knowledge that during our entire tenure we were completely dedicated to the Association and, more importantly, its membership. To this day most of the programs implemented under our tenure are still in place and are serving the membership in a variety of ways. While it is always tempting for any of us to toot our own horn, we will forego doing that and will, instead, thank the hundreds of Officers, Staff, Members and Home Office Employees who were involved in the implementation of those programs.

The third anniversary to be celebrated this year is the 35th year of operations of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. It would be remiss not to congratulate Paul and Dottie Hildebrand, Shirley Stephens-Garcia and Benny Garcia and Ken and Rita Davis for having the passion and resilience to ensure that the membership was always first and foremost in their decision-making process while ensuring that the organization was on a strong financial footing and capable of providing the many benefits mentioned earlier. This included the educational aspects necessary to maximize safety and training to sharpen leadership skills. I don’t think anyone being on staff or holding an Officer position wouldn’t say that GWRRA was responsible for their further growth as an individual, both professionally and personally.

The 35th year of existence for GWRRA will be celebrated at Wing Ding 34 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at the beautiful Memorial Coliseum. The dates for Wing Ding 34 will be July 4th through July 7th. This will be the third Wing Ding in Fort Wayne and we are proud that we were able to ink contracts for the first and second Wing Dings held in this beautiful city. For those who have been there for either or both of these events, they know how wonderful and helpful the entire area was to our Members. Judy and I are looking forward to helping celebrate this historic and commemorative festivity. Another opportunity to celebrate GWRRA’s 35th Anniversary is a Caribbean cruise scheduled for November 4th through November 11th, 2012.

Having been on many of the GWRRA cruises, we highly recommend this opportunity for all Members to be a part of the festivities with wonderful ports of call.

Long live GWRRA and long live the opportunity it presents to every Member to grow within themselves and to build everlasting friendships. ●

Acts

of Kindness

ABOVE AND BEYOND On Monday, August 8, 2011, my brother and I—both riding GL1500 Gold Wings—were on a return trip back to Brooklyn, New York from Las Vegas, Nevada when, while riding eastbound on the I-40 in Gallup, New Mexico, my bike started to lose power and shut down. I called roadside assistance, but they wanted to tow me back to Phoenix, Arizona, more than 200 miles west of the direction I was traveling.

So my brother and I got the bike off the road and looked in the Gold Book, where we made contact with Shelia and Wendell Nicholson in Gallup. Wendell stated that he knew where we were and that he’d be there in about 30 minutes.

When he arrived in his pickup truck, we did some troubleshooting on the bike and it was determined that the alternator was defective. The bad news was that, in New Mexico, motorcycle shops were closed on Mondays. Wendell suggested we get a room and said he’d come early the next day with a trailer and tow me to Albuquerque, about 135 miles away, because there is no Honda shop in Gallup.

At 6 a.m. sharp the following morning, Wendell was at the motel and we loaded the bike on the trailer and were off to Albuquerque. (By the way, after we checked into the motel, Wendell treated me and my brother to lunch. I wanted to pick up the tab, but Wendell wouldn’t hear of it.)

We arrived in Albuquerque approximately two-and-ahalf hours later. Wendell had called ahead the day before and advised the owner/service manager (also a friend of his) that he was bringing us in the next day. The shop did not have a replacement Compu-Fire alternator but did have a used stock alternator which they said would get me back to New York. (Either that, or I had the option of him ordering a Compu-Fire alternator that would arrive the next day.)

I decided to go with the used stock alternator. During the time that we were waiting for the bike to be repaired, Wendell offered to take us sightseeing, shopping or anything else that we’d like to do in Albuquerque. Three days later, and with no more problems, we arrived back in New York.

For all that Wendell did in assisting us, he refused to accept any type of monetary gift—not even gas money for the truck that towed us! Wendell, you are a real gem and I want to thank you again for being there in my time of distress!

Forever in your debt, The Smith Boys from Brooklyn: Willie C. Smith, GWRRA #100575 Sidney Smith, GWRRA #108192

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HELP FROM OUR NEIGHBORS UP NORTH A big “Thank-you” goes out to Brian Brockel and his wife in Osoyoos, British Columbia. My friend Jim and I had ridden from Seattle to Oroville, Washington and were planning a weeklong ride through British Columbia after crossing the border at Oroville/Osoyoos. Jim was on his 1995 Suzuki RF900 and I was on his 1989 Honda PC800.

On checking tire pressures first thing in the morning in Oroville, Jim found the PC’s rear tire was low and appeared to be leaking at the valve stem (not the core but where the stem seals as it passes through the wheel). I had brought my Gold Book along, but it showed no Honda shops in Oroville or Osoyoos; the nearest dealer was up the road quite a ways in British Columbia in a direction we hadn’t planned to go.

So we wound up calling Brian, explaining our situation to him, and asking for his advice on local, independent shops. He said he had a tire changer in his garage and would meet us at the border crossing. So we pumped up the tire, crossed the border (a long, slow process) and found Brian and his wife waiting for us on the other side.

After confirming our diagnosis of a valve stem leak, Brian said he had no stems at home and also that there weren’t any independent motorcycle shops in the area. But he and his wife then remembered that the lead technician at one of the local auto shops was a GL1500 rider and might be able to help us.

They led us through town and to the shop a few miles beyond. The technician, Dennis, agreed to break the bead and compress the tire enough to pull the valve stem out and put in a new one. He didn’t have any 90-degree stems, but we said a short, straight one would work so that’s what he did—with the wheel still in place and the bike on the center stand. In just 20 minutes, we were ready to go!

We’re very grateful to Brian and his wife for giving up most of their morning to help out a couple of strangers. Our ride through their province got off to a great start because of meeting folks like them, and Dennis, too.

And a quick word to the wise: Change your valve stems!

When Dennis pulled the old one through the wheel, it broke in two; the rubber had completely dried out and split.

Dave Melcher GWRRA #202413 Fogelsville, PA ●

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Ride Better:

By Ginny Gula, Chapter Director of NH-K

Pre-planning—in particular, when it comes to medications—can help you make better decisions when you’re off on a wonderful day of motorcycle riding. Not too terribly long ago, this happened to us, and we want to give you a “heads up” so you, too, can make better decisions along the way.

Now as you know, we are all a bit older than we were last year—and perhaps a little more forgetful, too!

And it is probably true that, after reaching a certain (and undisclosed!) age, very few of us are so healthy that we take no medications at all. Many of us seem to have doctors who feel our cholesterol or blood pressure is too high; some of us may eat too many ice cream cones/sweets/food, don’t get enough exercise or have diabetes, etc. or we may have back problems or diseases that require medications.

Actually, there are a multitude of reasons why we take what we take medication-wise, but how many of us carry along a 1-2 day dosage of these medications on our rides away from home? Now local riding to the store, to a friend’s home, to a Chapter meeting, etc., may not ever pose a problem, but going 100-plus miles one way could.

A Few Reasons You May Need Your Meds Think of this: We’ve all broken down somewhere along the way. Hopefully it’s been close to home, but what are the odds on that bet? As too often happens, it usually happens hours away from home. (And just try to find a Honda Shop open at 3 p.m. on a Sunday or in the area of the Great North Woods on any day!)

And you don’t need to actually break down, either.

Maybe it’s just a gorgeous Saturday, your Sunday is open, and you want to keep going and stay overnight along the way. (After all, we are all entitled to change our minds from time to time!) Or maybe it’s a sudden, violent thunder/lightening storm at dark with still two hours to go until you get home.

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But then—oops!—we realize we can’t stay out, we can’t stay over, we can’t stay gone; we have to get home by a certain time because…(drum roll, here)…we have to take our prescription medications!

Our own story is that one day we were out on a glorious ride, far from home and wanted to go farther before turning back. But instead, we decided we had to come home on our day trip for the sole reason that we hadn’t thought ahead to bring an extra day’s dose of our prescription medications. I’ll tell you one thing, though, that will never happen again!

Tips on Carrying Your Medications •Find a small tablet container for each of you. Do not combine another person’s pills with your own! Each person should have his or her own container. (After all, he doesn’t need your hormones to rub off while bouncing around and you don’t need his pain medication dust, either!)

• Fill it with your own prescription medications then label it with your name and also with the names of the medications that are inside.

• Place it in a waterproof Ziploc bag and carry it in your bike, in a safe place.

• Be sure to rotate these pills at least every season as they do get bounced around and they do deteriorate.

• We also carry a large First-Aid kit with us and then another smaller, personal Ziploc bag with over-the-counter sunscreen, analgesics, antacids, etc. and our prescription medications for now. (This also gives us an extra dose should we forget our pills some morning when we’re so excited to get out and on the road for a Chapter ride that—oops—we are 15 miles out when we realize we forgot to take our pills that morning. No problem, we have a backup supply.)

So, be a smart Gold Wing rider—and always plan ahead when it comes to your prescription medications and riding! ●

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product PREVIEWS Product Previews shares information provided to us by the vendors of the products and services contained herein; responsibility for readers’ satisfaction with all specifications and claims rests with the vendors.

GL1200 CARBURETOR AIR CHAMBER COVER OFFERED

This pair of chrome trim replaces the dull black, textured plastic at the end of the headlights. It mounts into existing space and instantly brings the life back to the front fairing. The Headlight End Trim will fit 2001-12 GL1800 Gold Wings.”

MSRP is $45.95 (Part BBP# 52-810). For more information and to order, visit (888) BIG-BIKE or visiti bigbikeparts.com.

K & H AG, INC.’S RADIATOR SCREEN FOR THE GL1800 Says Big Sky Classic Gold Wing Parts: “This amazing and durable product is made of aluminum and is laser cut for exact size and hole placement. Holes for the air cleaner box are heli-coiled in order to last the life of the bike. If you have a warped plastic air chamber cover on your 1200, you really should consider this cover.

This quality part is only $115.95, including shipping and handling. For more information and to order, contact Wes Mulherin at (406) 258-9715 (9 a.m.–4 p.m., M-F) or visit bigskyclassicgoldwingparts.com.”

BIG BIKE PARTS’ CHROME FOR 2012 GL1800 HEADLIGHT END TRIM

Big Bike Parts says it brings the chrome back to your Headlight End Trim on the 2012 Gold Wing because: “The 2012 Gold Wing lost much of its chrome in what we believe were cost-cutting measures. Big Bike Parts brings it back in 2012 on various new accessories for the Gold Wing—the Headlight End Trim is one such part.

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Says K & H Ag, Inc.: “We are proud to introduce the KH radiator screens for the GL1800. You can’t see the damage that’s occurring behind the cooling fans on your Wing from bugs and debris. For example, the radiator seen in the photo (top) was sent to us by a customer from Michigan, including with the debris (as seen on the radiator) that had caused the damage.

Our screens are made of black high density polyethylene. Extruded bi-planar diamond mesh creates flow channels and facilitates the flow of air or fluids. The ‘welded’ joint structure features excellent dimensional stability.

The screens are installed in front of the OEM inlet grill and held in place by the inner fairing. The screens are easWing World

ily installed and will not require shop labor. MSRP is $21.95 and, with free shipping, you could save the cost of replacing your radiators!”

For more information and to order, visit khwireharness.com or call (812) 259-4656.

PIAA ANNOUNCES NEW FAMILY OF POWER SPORTS DRIVING AND FOG LAMPS

AXO’S 5TO9 RIDING SHOES

AXO says it fuses safety and style with the 5to9 as it introduces the “ultimate urban riding shoe”.

Adds AXO: “Built for maximum comfort on and off the bike, the 5to9 utilizes an innovative BOA Closure System instead of the bulky buckles and dangerous laces found on other riding shoes. Featuring a ratcheting spool and stainless steel laces, BOA Technology allows you to find the perfect fit and fine-tune it anytime you need to with a twist of the easy-to-turn ratchet. And when the ride is over, the AXO 5to9 is just as easy to take off, with an amazingly simple quick-release opening system.

Constructed of abrasion-resistant, PU-coated Action Leather, the 5to9 comes equipped for the ride with ergonomic ankle protection and a durable shift guard. So if style and comfort are just as important to you as safety and durability, then head over to axo.com or call (661) 257-0916 to get the inside scoop on the ultimate urban riding shoe—the AXO 5to9.”

April 2012

PIAA Corporation says it has introduced its line of LED fog and driving lights, called the LP530LED, for the powersports industry using innovative, new, first-of-its-kind, reflector-facing LED technology.

Says the company: “The new technology incorporates an ingenious LED-compatible reflector and reflector-facing LEDs that provide greatly improved lighting and beam control over other LED, and even conventional halogen, lights.

Central to the performance of these new lamps is PIAA’s exclusive computer-designed multi-surface reflector, which concentrates and focuses the beam pattern more precisely than forward-facing LED lamps. The result is fog and driving lamps that offer the beam control of a halogen lamp but with much lower power consumption, more compact size and greater durability.

PIAA’s new 530 series lamps are designed for use on motorcycles, ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles and for other powersports vehicles. PIAA offers application-specific brackets for several BMW motorcycles, the Honda Gold Wing, the Triumph Tiger and the Suzuki V-Strom. Additional brackets for the Honda Gold Wing and the Yamaha Super Tenere are in the prototype stage and will be released soon as well.

Gordon Robertson, Vice President of Sales for PIAA Powersports, explains the benefits of this new family of lamps for the powersports market when he says, ‘We have nearly fifty years of creating innovative new lamps and bulbs for on- and off-road vehicles. We know that the powersports industry in particular is always looking for powerful and durable, yet affordable. illumination options, which is why we are so proud of our new 530LED.’ Continues Robertson, ‘Our new 530 family of fog and driving lamps will enhance visibility and safety for motorcyclists…while providing a rugged design that will hold up to severe use...[and] very soon we will be introducing a kit for installing our 530 lamp into the stock fog light position of Honda Gold Wing bikes. This kit will complement other application-specific, as well as universal, mounting brackets PIAA currently offers.’”

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SOME AFTERMARKET SEAT AND SEATING OPTION COMPANIES TO CHECK OUT

By Dean Scott, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Riding season is finally here for most of us—while for others, it never even really left this year!

So if you happened to add some unexpected mileage on your bike’s already old seat during this unseasonably warm winter, or if you just happened to notice last summer and fall that your OEM seat isn’t cutting it on the long rides anymore, why not check out what these aftermarket seat companies have to say about themselves and their products?

And if a completely new seat is not in your cards (aka your wallet) this season, why not check out some of this spring’s other seating options…while you dream about your future aftermarket? After all, as we all know, a comfortable seat—regardless of how you accomplish it—is one of the best investments you’ll ever make in your ride!

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Aftermarket Seat and Seating Option Companies to Check Out:

we take your seat and modify your seat to how you would like it to work. There are so many variations of pans [the platform your foam is on] we couldn’t stock every year and model made, by using the riders existing seat, we know the seat fits the bike properly.

(727-526-7242; asweetseat.com)

ger pad. It sits the passenger more upright, alleviates back pain from leaning back too far, and gives the passenger more room.

(800-722-9995; diamondseats.com)

HARTCO INTERNATIONAL

CORBIN-PACIFIC, INC. (CORBIN SADDLES)

AMERICAN CUSHION INDUSTRIES, INC.

There are no other products like ours on the market. Ours is a value-priced, highquality replacement seat base cushion unit that has comfort features unlike its OEM counterpart (and many aftermarket complete seats). We have corrected design errors in the original Honda cushion and use foaming chemicals unequalled in quality to anything used by any motorcycle manufacturer or aftermarket seat builder. Our foam is primarily used in high-end office furnishings and medical dental seating applications.

(800-643-3063; americancushionind.net)

Corbin’s Master’s Type saddle is a complete system that includes seat, trunkrest and rider backrest. The backrest installs into hardware built into the saddle and provides fore-aft and angle adjustment. The saddle and trunkrest install like stock and integrate with the factory wiring for control of the heater units. Our seats have “Comfort Cell” Infinite Ratio Foam for high density, firm support, genuine leather, electric heat for rider and passenter and ergonomically engineered seating platforms.

(800-538-7035; corbin.com)

All Hartco seats are hand-built from scratch to the specifications of the rider and passenger. The uppermost layer of foam is the visco-elastic memory foam developed

by NASA for the space shuttle and absorbs 95% of any shock, impact or vibration. Our PRO TOUR Saddle comes with or without comfort package compatible heaters, builtin removable driver’s backrest and a more upright, thinner passenger’s backrest, and has an all-vinyl or velour top for heat and perspiration prevention.

(800-446-7772; hartcoseats.com)

RUSSELL CYCLE PRODUCTS, INC.

DIAMOND CUSTOM SEATS, INC.

STITCH ON TIME/A SWEET SEAT

I used to do work for Evel Knievel. He had four fused discs and two rods in his spine. He couldn’t take the speed bumps in the campgrounds when on tour around the country, but we kept him riding comfortably the last four years he was with us. Basically, April 2012

Most of the passengers riding the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing have issues with the rear-leaning angle of the factory pad and, when riding with the factory pad, have issues with going over bumps and causing pain and discomfort in their lower backs. Our Upright passenger’s backrest for the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing replaces the uncomfortable factory passen-

We custom build our seats to each individual and build on the original seat pan, with embroidery available. The DayLong Custom Touring Seat’s support suspension system creates lift on the outer wings. This disperses weight more evenly and reduces center pressures. These seats allow us to move a rider back if needed.

The pans are wide to allow a great base to support our suspension system. It’s well-suited for the big guys. Plus, we offer an 18month adjustment warranty!

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SADDLEMEN

The Road Sofa is Saddlemen’s top-ofthe-line touring seat. The primary component that separates a Saddlemen seat from all the others is SaddleGel™, a Saddlemen exclusive. It is a highly refined visco-elastic gel formulation that was developed over many years to provide superior cushioning, support and dampening of road vibrations.

The technology was borrowed from the medical industry where immobilized patients needed support to prevent discomfort caused by prolonged pressure in fixed positions.

(800-397-7709; Saddlemen.com)

ULTIMATE SEATS USA

We offer mid-rider and king-sized seat models and use controlled density, moldproof comfort memory foam and molded rigid urethane fiber reinforced base pans.

Our seats are built without plastic between the cover and foam because this holds in the heat, so our seats offer you a cooler ride.

We also provide a tailor-made, fitted ride-on rain cover to waterproof the seat and protect it from the elements. Plus, Ultimate Seats guaranties our superior comfort with a 14day, fully refundable trial period.

(877-672 0288, USA; 800-818-6868, Canada; 386-672-0288, International; ultimateseats.ca) 30

Some Additional Aftermarket Seat Options:

The new SmartMount™ through-theseat hardware system eliminates the normal side mount brackets, making a cleaner installation and giving the passenger more room for their legs to fit into the seat. Big Bike Parts’ stitched pad pattern matches the OEM look for consistency and fits all GL1800 Gold Wings 2001 through 2012.

It provides a vertical adjustable pad position and a hinged backrest pad to conform to riding position. Plus, it folds forward to allow easier passenger access.

(888-BIG-BIKE; bigbikeparts.com)

CYCLE SOLUTIONS, LLC ADD ON, INC.

There are very few options to choose from for the older classic bikes, but we make armrests for all years of Gold Wings from 1980 to 2012. The fabric material matches the OEM on the bike, all hardware and instructions are included, the armrest mount hardware is chromed and the pad measures 10” long, 5” wide, 2” thick, the most comfortable length and thickness as compared to others on the market. Cupholders or pouches can easily be added to the existing hardware of the arm mounts.

(800-821-9861; addonaccessories.net)

BIG BIKE PARTS

A Comfort Seat Upgrade can utilize the existing seat heaters and creates a seat that “fits” the primary rider and passenger.

The seat foam is also waterproofed to prevent any moisture from reaching the interior of the seat. All stainless steel or aluminum hardware is used, and Comfort Seat Upgrade replaces the poly-foam with multiple densities and layers of memory foam so that, again, the seat “fits” the rider. The Upgrade can position the rider for optimal geometry and fit to the controls.

(216-536-0931; cyclesolutions.net)

TABBs

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The TABBs bracket custom fits your driver’s backrest to you and allows the pad to be raised or lowered and locked into any one of 10 positions, providing a total of 21/2 inches of vertical adjustment, without the need for tools. The large-diameter tilt wheel on the TABBs driver’s backrest bracket provides over 10 inches of pad movement forward and back and enables the driver’s backrest pad to be folded flat onto the driver’s seat to allow the passenger a safer dismount from the rear seat.

(501-291-1088; tabbsonline.com)

Some Seat Pad/Cover Companies to Check Out: ADD ON, INC.

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The larger size of the beaded seat cover definitely makes it suited to Gold Wing, Valkyrie and trike riders (as compared to the others on the market that lean more toward the smaller seats) but still stores away easily in the trunk or saddlebag when not in use. The wooden beads provide the movement and airflow that allow riders to stay comfortable in their seat for mile after mile. If the seat is wet or you are riding in the rain, the seat cover April 2012

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will help keep you drier so you are not sitting in a puddle of water.

(800-821-9861; addonaccessories.net)

AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE SPECIALTIES USA

nate vibration, small bumps and road irregularities while the genuine sheepskin cover relieves pressure, circulates air and eliminates perspiration. The Non-Slip-Grip Bottom assures the pad will not move or slip. Plus, the gel pad’s unique cut-out section eliminates painful tailbone pressure and allows the spine to relax.

(800-710-7237; amspecialtiesusa.com)

BLACKSHEEP TRADING COMPANY

We use only specifically chosen, dense, professionally tanned sheepskin for our Buttease Pad Seat Covers. Our customtailored covers offer 1”-dense sheepskin that lets you slide onto or off of a seat across the fleece with no friction or wear to your seat’s upholstery. Plus, an elastic strap with two plastic buckles (which allow the strap to adjust) are laid under the bike’s seat and plastic clips sewn into the edges allow for easy on/off.

(800-715-5262; blacksheeptrading.com)

KING OF FLEECE, LLC

Our Comfort-Max® Ortho-Deluxe Gel seat pad measures 18” x 17” x 5” and consists of a sheepskin cover, memory foam and gel. Advanced molded gel and a layer of memory foam combine to elimi-

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In order to generate your own Message Board username and password, see the steps below: Username: This is your SIX-digit membership number. It is on your membership card, or you can contact Member Services for assistance.

Password: This consists of TWO parts: The first set of numbers in your address and your four-digit membership expiration date (MMYY). (Keep in mind that your password will change each time you move or renew!)

YOUR PASSWORD IS FORMED AS FOLLOWS: 1. The first set of numbers in the mailing address you have reistered for your GWRRA membership. If an alpha character is a part of the first set of numbers, it needs to be included in 32

your password (see Example #2). Alpha characters should always be in lowercase font.

2. Your four-digit membership expiration date. Life Members have a “LIFE” expiration date (see Example #3).

Password Examples: Remember, all alpha characters must be in lowercase font and one-digit months must include a 0 in front of them!

Example #1 Address = PO Box 345 Expiration Date = 8/10 Password is 3450810 Example #2 Address = 1234B West Earl Expiration Date = 3/09 Password is 1234b0309 Example #3 Address = 1942 West Earl Expiration Date = LIFE Password is 1942life ●

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NEW 2012 BODY DESIGN ON DISPLAY AT DAYTONA BIKE WEEK DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

Our product has a unique fabric manufactured in only one factory worldwide.

It is a Lycra-type fabric bonded through a proprietary process to a waterproof/ stretchable membrane. It will stretch for a true custom fit (while all other covers are coated nylon and fit like a shower cap).

Our SplitWeight™ covers are also seamless, so they will never leak. They remain waterproof while stretched for a true custom fit, are easy to install/remove, and can be left in place indefinitely.

(716-868-9881; kingoffleece.com)

ROYAL RIDING & ACCESSORIES, INC. Our gel pad with memory foam comes in neoprene or sheepskin (neoprene is great in wet weather while sheepskin keeps you cool/dry). The foam is lasered together so it will not bunch up while riding—no glue is used. With a non-slip bottom, it sets atop the existing seat and has straps for added safety that hold to the rim of the seat. It eliminates hot spots and keeps air flowing while relieving pressure from the backbone. Comes with a lifetime warranty.

(805-658-7237; Royalriding.com)

SKWOOSH

Made with TekPad® pressure relieving gel, our pads provide a great solution for year-round sitting comfort, including at home, in the office or in your car! TekPad is temperature stable, so it remains soft and easily conforms to shape, even after exposure to temperatures as low as –20 degrees C or as high as 60 degrees C. Plus, we also recently introduced our line of motorcycle gel cushions with AIRFLO3D™—a cooler, breathable fabric.

(978-689-0500; skwoosh.com) ●

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WORKBENCH Technical Questions and Answers Answers to the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided by Stu Oltman, Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor. Please submit your technical questions about Gold Wings or Valkyries by email to workbench@gwrra.org or by mail to “Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include your full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.

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

Head Shake (Handlebar Wobble) This is an old question but I am seeking more clarity. You addressed this previously regarding a 1500 (“End Wobble”, November 2009 issue) and with a similar (or repeated) answer regarding the 1800 (“Front Tire Wobble”, April 2010 issue) just five short months later.

In one answer, you responded that: “Paul, it will 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 the handlebars or are barely touching them.” Is this shake or tremor unique to Gold Wings, a particular tire brand, or a particular tread pattern? I did not have the “symptom” when you responded previously, but it did arrive right at the mileage you predicted.

My previous GL1800 (an ’08) did not do this nor did the two 1500s I owned do this at that mileage, at least not that I was aware of. I cannot say with any certainty what brand or exact tires were on the first 1500, but the rest were, and are, Dunlop 250s.

I now have a 2009 airbag model that is “wobbling”. Help me understand this irregularity. I have friends who have, indeed, replaced the head bearings with tapered bearings and have been delighted with the results. It is quite disheartening to purchase the supposed Gold Standard of motorcycles and have it do this when lesser brands do not.

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the problem if the tapered bearings do the trick. You had also said: “Tapered steering head bearings that are intentionally overtightened mask this symptom while slowing steering response.” Is your quote telling us you view this fix as dangerous, ill advised or is it simply an explanation of an alternative?

Lots of people have done it or had it done, and I assume most dealer shops are more than willing to do it at the customer’s expense. For those of us with a warranty, what should we do or expect?

Kudos to your expertise and patience; we are fortunate to have someone with your knowledge and the ability to articulate it in the printed word.

Many thanks, Bill Garey GWRRA #317874 Harrington, DE Bill, As a service manager in a Kawasaki shop in the mid-’70s, I may have been asked about this issue as often as I am these days—which is to say, a lot. So no, the symptom (actually, a feature) is not unique to any particular brand, model, price point, or year of manufacture. It is, however, much more prevalent on large, heavy, touring-style bikes.

Kawasaki’s answer to customers back then was much the same as Honda’s is now—please do not remove both hands from the handlebars while the vehicle is in motion. The damping effect of having at least one hand on the bars will prevent the symptom from developing.

Replacement of the OEM bearings with tapered roller types is fine, provided

the new bearings are adjusted to provide unhampered movement of the steering. That doesn’t simply mean smooth movement. It also means that the bearings’ tare torque (force required to cause the bearings to rotate) doesn’t result in over-correction by the rider.

Very often, undamaged OEM bearings can be re-adjusted to provide some relief.

But when the tapered type are installed for the express purpose of allowing a rider to remove both hands and not experience The Dreaded Wobble, that’s when problems arise. Because the “cure” involves tightening those bearings to the point that frictional drag overcomes any forces that cause the hands-off oscillation, the bike may exhibit darting in turns and weaving when attempting to maintain a straight-ahead course— especially when slowing to a stop.

So yes, I consider intentionally creating excess steering friction to be a dangerous practice. Of those who have gone this route and claim to be delighted, some may have had damaged OEM bearings, and new bearings of either type would have given the desired result. Unfortunately, others who were purpose-driven in making this modification are delighted, because an innocuous symptom of their own making is gone, oblivious of any negative feedback their bike may be giving them.

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1995 Gold Wing I have a ’95 gelding 1500 with approximately 37,000 miles on it, and last year my wife and I and my brother and his wife rode to the Grand Canyon.

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out. So when I returned home, a friend of mine told me to take my bike to a gentlemen who, in my opinion, loves everything about Gold Wings. He recommended that I put a Compu-Fire alternator and new battery on my bike.

Well, ever since then it has a low rpm knock (800 or less) when the engine is cold (a little less after the engine is at operating temperature). When I asked what causes the knock, he told me that it is a lifter knocking. With 37,000 miles, is this correct? And why did it start after the new alternator was installed? Also, is there a problem with riding the bike? My wife and I are planning to attend the Wing Ding this year.

Any help would be helpful, Via email, James McFatter

What do you think my next step should be to resolve this dilemma?

Via email, Alan Mollenhauer, GWRRA #289199 Alan, This is very curious. You’re removing the drain plug on the bottom right side of the oil pan? In that case, all of the oil pan contents should drain, and I don’t understand what could prevent that.

But think about this—what if there wasn’t 3.5 quarts in the oil pan before you drained it? What if the scavenge pump was restricted or inoperative, causing the rear

engine cover and clutch chamber to load up with oil? I’ve seen this happen after a clutch repair, because the installer was sloppy and allowed pieces of old gasket to drop into the rear of the engine where they clogged the scavenge pump intake.

I suggest that you drain only enough oil to bring the level down to the full mark on the dipstick. Then empty your drain pan.

Now drain the rest of the engine oil—as much as will come out. Measure the quantity. If it’s significantly less than 3.5 quarts, the rest of the oil is in the rear engine cover.

Stu

James, The noise is likely the result of worn rubber dampers in the alternator drive.

They can be accessed after removing the alternator. I believe that replacement of all four dampers (part #13534-MN5-020) will eliminate your Gold Wing’s knocking noises.

Can’t offer any help with the ’95 gelding, though that must have been one heck of a trip!

Stu

Incomplete Oil Drainage Hi Stu, I appreciate your wisdom and knowledge. My 1998 1500 SE won’t drain the oil out completely with the drain plug, filter, dip stick and filler cap removed.

I rode it home (about 7 miles), put it on the center stand, took off the filter and removed the drain plug, dip stick and filler cap. I let it drain for two hours then came home and put in 3.5 quarts of oil. I started it up until the oil light went off, shut it off, had supper, came back and the dip stick had oil 3 inches over the full mark (with just a spot of old dirty oil at the very end of the stick). I have since pulled the drain plug three times, with dirty oil coming out each time but no new oil as yet, and the new oil isn’t going down on the dip stick.

My shop manual has a troubleshooting guide with a heading of “Oil level too high”. Options are clogged oil filter (it’s brand-new from Amsoil), gallery (not shown in the lube diagram), or metering orifice (also not shown) and, finally, pressure relief valve stuck closed. The diagram does show a relief valve just above the main oil pump.

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Stu, I apologize for not responding sooner.

I ended up pulling the drain and filler plugs, dip stick and oil filter and running the engine for just a few seconds.

Thankfully, it pumped out all the old oil.

I did this three times and got the old oil out and the new oil down to the full mark on the dip stick. My oil drain plug is on the left side of my bike, though. I will see how this works once the weather warms up here in Utah and I can ride it a few times.

Thank you for all you do, Alan Alan, The cause of your problem is now clear to me. You're not draining all of the oil, because you're removing something other than the engine oil drain bolt.

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GL1500 engines, including yours, is located on the bottom of the oil pan, at the right side—the same side as the throttle twist grip. It has a 17mm head with an aluminum crush washer between the bolt head and oil pan. I've attached a line drawing from the service manual for your reference.

Stu

Best Maintenance Book to Use Last spring, I picked up my first Gold Wing, a 1981 Interstate with 104K miles on it. The prior owners did not take proper care of it nor did they keep any maintenance records.

[Soon,] I plan on creating a new baseline for the maintenance schedule by changing the timing belts, flushing the radiator and coolant system, changing the front oil reservoir to an aftermarket dip

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stick model, replacing the fuel lines and fuel filter, etc., etc.—too many things to keep listing.

My question is: Which maintenance book is the best to use? I purchased Clymer and Haynes. Thank you in advance for your help and for the great job you are doing for us mechanically challenged.

Dennis Black GWRRA #328541 Roy, WA Dennis, While both the Clymer and Haynes are good manuals, I personally recommend the genuine Honda factory manual. The others can serve as supplements.

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Synthetic Oil Hi Stu, I’ve read some of your comments about oil, but I’m getting confusing messages. So I hope you can clear up the confusion.

I have a 1985 Gold Wing 1200 Interstate with slightly under 66,000 miles on it. I’m the second owner and have put only about 4,000 miles of my own on it.

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The original owner used regular oil, and I’ve used only Quaker State regular oil.

Notwithstanding the relatively low mileage for its age, I’m wondering whether it’s advisable to switch to synthetic oil.

Some folks that I’ve talked to say that it’s the best thing to do for an older engine.

Others say that switching an old engine that’s always used regular oil to synthetic oil is likely to be harmful.

So, can you please provide “the” answer?

Thank you very much for your help, Dan Oettinger GWRRA #247405 St. Catharines, ON Dan, While it was true years ago that switching a high mileage engine from nondetergent oil to high-detergent oil was a kiss of death, the same case cannot be proven for a switch from petroleum-based oil to full synthetic. They are virtually the same in terms of detergency.

You’ll hear claims of oil leaks appearing immediately after such a switch and magically disappearing after returning to petroleum oil. The reason? The synthetic oil

has washed away the dirt that was causing old oil seals not to seep. And I suppose the new fill of regular oil immediately redeposited a “protective layer of filth”?

Hogwash! When that fails to pass muster, the person making the claim often launches a dissertation regarding molecular size and structure. You know the old saying—if you can’t dazzle ‘em with brilliance, baffle ‘em with BS. Dan, there’s so much ignorance-based fear out there that it’s virtually impossible to make an informed decision based on anything you might view online or in magazines. Contact a tech rep at one of the major oil companies for the straight skinny.

But frankly, I wouldn’t worry about whether your oil is Dino Juice or Synthetic. I’d be more concerned that your use of automobile oil rather than a JASO-approved oil could affect clutch operation.

Stu

1990 GL1500 “Dead in the Water” Hello Mr. Oltman, On November 11, after riding around at some vet functions and stopping on four occasions, my bike failed to start around

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All the fuses look good, the battery has over 12 volts...there’s just no power anywhere. It has 128,652 miles on the engine, the battery was new last season and the Battery Tender was used in the off-season (December 1 to March 1). The right handlebar switch unit was replaced two or three seasons ago.

You have just become my magic 8ball...is she a goner?

Thank you, Via email, Russel Pedersen, GWRRA #113000 Hi Russel, No, I doubt she’s a goner. You may have blown the main fuse located under the right side cover.

Stu

Pre-Load Hose Problem Morning Stu, Our group here in Phoenix (AZ-R) had this problem on several bikes: Our Chapter Director, Steve Penrose, acquired a braided hose from WingStuff for around $60. He installed it on his Wing (which took about 2-3 hours). Once he’d done the replacement, he tested the compressor and all worked perfectly—almost better than new. So two more of us bought the part and, with Steve’s help (actually, he did the work), got them installed. It took about two hours per bike (Steve was getting better).

Since then, two or three more Members have had their pre-load hoses replaced. The issue is, as you have stated in the past, the OEM part swells over time, and either more fluid is needed to compensate for this or you have to buy a new hose (or, apparently with Honda’s thinking, replace the whole unit).

The whole pump, hose and all does not normally need replacement, just the hose.

(No, Honda will not warranty the hose and most mechanics don’t know about this, much less how to do it. Their usual solution is to replace the entire unit, meaning you get the standard OEM hose which will, over time, begin to swell and create the original problem. $60 is a lot better than $1,200!)

Jim Oliver GWRRA #340344 Sun City, AZ Right on, Jim, By the way, if repaired correctly, it shouldn’t work almost better than new. It 44

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should work better than new. 14 millimeters is the minimum amount of spring compression I’d consider acceptable.

And you’re correct. Warranty replacement would entail replacing the entire shock assembly. Why? It may be less expensive when you consider the labor and parts involved. Also, who is going to insure the quality of in-the-field repairs? The dealership? American Honda? There’s too much litigation potential.

You’re also correct in that a warranty replacement will get into the same condition after a time. Of the extremely few warranty replacements here in Phoenix a few years ago, one I had the opportunity to test this month is already badly degraded. It began compressing the spring almost immediately when new but doesn’t react now till #13 shows on the display. Naturally, because internal hose expansion is the issue, no visible leakage will be present. Yet visible leakage is now considered (by the distributor) the only acceptable evidence that warranty replacement is justified.

Catch 22? It’s either that, or management in Torrance misunderstands the issue, perhaps believing that leakage from the damper is what I’ve been yapping about since 2003. One thing I can tell you for sure—if malfunctioning preload adjusters were as “in-your-face” as temperature needles entering the red zone were a number of years ago, the part would have been redesigned due to customer hysteria alone. When nobody speaks up, nothing happens.

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Workbench Letter on Page 28 of October Issue Regarding Electrical Problems Hi Stu, I may have some input on the problem that Larry Abramson wrote about with having a slow key-off electrical draw on his 2008 GL1800.

I have a 1995 GL1500, on which I installed a Doran 360M TPMS. In their installation instructions, they tell you that to avoid having to wait the six minutes for the system to start sending the pressure readings to the monitor, you can direct wire the red (positive) wire to a non-keyed positive source. The unit is fused internally so you do not need to install an in-line fuse.

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tive pole on the battery and the red to the positive pole. It worked just fine until I left the bike unused for a couple of weeks.

When I then went out to try to start it, my battery was dead. It was a relatively new battery, and I have no accessories that might have caused the drain.

I rewired the system to a keyed-on source, charged the battery and have had no more problems except having to wait approximately six minutes to monitor tire pressure data when first turning on the key.

If Larry had the TPMS connected to a non-keyed power source, this may indeed be his problem. Wish him good luck and thanks to you for all the useful information you put in the “Workbench” articles.

Tom Davisson GWRRA #133686 Montgomery, AL

Tom, Attempting to provide long-distance solutions to electrical issues is a fool’s errand, though I sometimes get lucky.

Thanks for the heads-up on that possible Doran issue. I don’t know how much key-off power draw the Doran system might place on the battery if wired so it’s hot with the key off. But if it’s greater than a few milliamps, then yes— three weeks of non-use could be enough to cause a no-start condition. Then again, three weeks of non-use could cause a no-start even without that system connected, depending on the condition of the battery.

But Larry has an issue after only three or four days, not weeks. I doubt the Doran system, even if hot all the time, would cause a no-start after three days—

provided the battery was in serviceable condition and fully charged when the bike was last ridden. If the battery is sulfated or otherwise damaged—something I can’t determine from behind a keyboard—then three days of non-use could cause a no-start...with or without a Doran system active.

That’s why I advised him that to find the culprit, he should check the key-off current flow, and if found excessive, to disconnect that smorgasbord of accessories one at a time until the current drops to acceptable levels. If he finds virtually no key-off draw with everything connected, then he could rightly assume the battery has “issues”.

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Do I Smell Antifreeze?

By Howard Halasz, Wing World Technical Contributor Reprinted from the May 2001issue

I’ve had several GL1500 owners mention to me that they could smell antifreeze coming up from the right radiator on their Gold Wings. I told them to look for visible signs of leaks and that, if there were no signs of leakage, that it was probably normal. In other words, don’t worry about it.

Then it happened to me. It started out as an intermittent antifreeze smell, but it got progressively worse. The smell actually came from two leakage sources that cannot be found without removing the right fan and right radiator.

The Culprit When Honda assembled my Gold Wing in Marysville, Ohio, it appears that Scotch tape was wrapped around the inlets and outlets of both radiators to protect them from paint prior to painting them; however, the Scotch tape was never removed after painting them. The upper and lower hoses were installed over the Scotch tape!

After approximately 111,000 miles on my Gold Wing (and 80,000 on two others that I know of), the antifreeze smell became quite noticeable. I’ve repaired three GL1500 Gold Wings and found not only corrosion under the Scotch tape, but I also found very badly dry-rotted crossover hoses—the small 1/4-inch diameter hose, about 3-1/2 inches long, that runs from the top tank of one radiator to the top tank of the other.

That hose was so hard and brittle that the spring clamps at each end couldn’t create a seal strong enough to hold the 14-plus psi pressure that normally builds up in the cooling system! I squeezed the hose to remove it, and it shattered like a piece of glass.

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My Solution I removed both radiators, unwrapped the Scotch tape and cleaned the corrosion off the upper and lower hose fittings. I also removed the filler neck from the upper radiator hose and removed the bottom of the upper hose from the engine to inspect for signs of leakage.

I didn’t find any signs of leaks, so I lubricated the ends of the upper hose with fresh antifreeze and reinstalled the hose and the plastic filler neck. I then lubricated the hose clamps with a little WD-40 and tightened the clamps.

Afterward, I replaced the crossover hose with a new one from the auto parts store and cut it to the same length as the original one. Then I used a new screw-type hose clamp to clamp it to the left radiator and installed the left radiator. I then installed the right radiator and the hoses.

After that, I refilled the cooling system with a 50% coolant/50% distilled water mixture (after first reading the ingredients to make sure there were no phosphates, silicates or any other chemicals other than ethylene glycol, diethelyne glycol and water).

Since then, I’ve ridden more than 100,000 miles and haven’t noticed any more antifreeze smell! ●

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pening in August last year, I made plans as soon as possible. And since I like to make plans early, I began to prepare for my “Pony Express Ride” (a ride set up for those not along the direct Legacy Run route) in March already. That’s when suddenly, out of the clear blue, my wife, Sharon, came in and said she wanted to go with me!

That was good news to me because, for years, I had always asked her to go along on my trips. Now she was finally going to go!

Without hesitation, I altered my plans and made the trip a Pony Express Ride/vacation trip, with a destination of Harrison, Arkansas.

I had seen Harrison advertised in Wing World so I thought we’d try it. It was my wife’s first real road trip and though we weren’t disappointed with either the ride or the destination, little did we know that everything else that could go wrong would go wrong.

The trip was planned so that we would stay on rural highways.

Of course this makes each day’s ride take longer, but you ride through small towns and get to see so much more of the countryside.

And to ensure that my wife would want to go with me again, I made every effort to keep the daily rides as close as possible to 300 miles.

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Our second night’s destination was in Lonoke, Arkansas, where the motel was thankfully better than our first night’s accommodations.

DAY 1

With about eight hours of riding ahead of us, we wanted to take advantage of the morning cool so we jumped aboard my 2005 Metallic Blue GL1800 and left Jacksonville, Florida at about 7 a.m.

Our route took us down U.S. 90, which parallels I-10, to Lake City, Florida. Just outside Lake City, we took U.S. 41 north toward Tifton, Georgia. Then, just over the Florida/Georgia border, the road began to twist and “elbow” through some very scenic countryside.

Stuck out in one of the elbows was a quaint church in the woods which, if there had been enough time for us to stop, would have made a nice picture.

We stopped for breakfast in Statenville, Georgia, about three miles from the border, and found a Subway restaurant in an old brick building along one of the main streets. The town was pleasant, somewhere you could spend an entire day visiting.

Our destination for the day was Montgomery, Alabama and we arrived there about 1:30 p.m. It was there that things began to “go south” and put a bit of a damper on our trip.

As it turned out, our motel was not in a very nice area, and it had gotten very hot so we couldn’t wait to get into the pool. But as we pulled up to the room, we saw the pool had just been treated and was closed. Then, when I opened the door of the motel room, the smell of smoke hit us like a hammer. I had specifically requested a non-smoking room, so they then gave us another one.

Afterward, we unloaded the trailer and I rode up to the store to get some beer to bring back. But when I got back to the motel, Sharon was standing outside and said, “We’re not staying here”.

While I had been gone, she had turned back the covers on the bed and found an unopened condom. Though obviously unused, it still made us wonder about the place, so I went back to the front desk.

They proceeded to upgrade us to a king room. (What I didn’t know April 2012

was that, just down the main road, there were other motels; however, from where we were, I couldn’t see them.)

Still, we figured it would only be for one night so we reluctantly settled in. And though the events at the motel were not a good way to impress Sharon about doing long trips, fortunately the pleasant scenery from earlier in the day helped make up for things.

DAY 2

We got an early start at about 6 a.m. Our destination for the day was Lonoke, Arkansas, but trouble soon found us. What should have been a single turn to then head north wound up turning into a fiasco because the GPS pointed me in the opposite direction and routed us around Montgomery. (What I hadn’t known was that, with the new program, the maps used on the computer are different than those in the unit. And unless you “select” the maps around your route before sending it over to the GPS, the unit will do its own calculating.) So there we were, riding around in the dark in a strange city.

This, again, was not something very impressive to a first-timer.

Eventually I had to pull over, get out the atlas and just use hard maps. But ultimately, we got onto U.S. 82 west out of Montgomery and headed to Greenwood, Mississippi. And as the morning wore on, we got to enjoy its cool as we rode along the countryside and through the small towns.

In Greenwood, we took U.S. 49 north through Clarksdale, Mississippi then through Helena, Arkansas and up toward I-40.

Later, just outside of Brinkley, Arkansas, we had to get onto I-40 for the 30-mile ride to Lonoke.

Thankfully, the motel there was somewhat better (at least there were no unexpected items on the bed), and we made the best of it as we rested for “Day 3” and our final ride into Harrison.

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DAY 3

The next morning, the interstate wound us around on Arkansas Highway 31 toward Beebe. This was a narrow county road that gently wove its way through the luscious countryside.

In Beebe, we took U.S. 64 west to a point near Conway and then got onto U.S. 65N which, after passing through several small towns, would take us to near Harrison. Riding north on 65 was scenic, and the climb into the foothills of The Ozarks soon began.

About six miles before Harrison, we turned east onto U.S. 62 and headed toward Mountain Home. Earlier, while online checking for accommodations in the area, I had come across Ledge Creek Hideaway (ledgecreekhideaway.com). It was just a cabin on a wooded lot, but judging from the website’s photos, I figured we’d enjoy it.

So I rented it for five nights and hoped I hadn’t made a mistake.

We rode three miles down U.S. 62 before turning onto Mike’s Road, a dirt/rock, one-lane road that led us to the cabin. Most of the rocks on that road were lying loosely on the dirt and were as small as a thumbnail or as big as the size of your fist. Navigating them made it a long mile to make it to the driveway which, at the beginning, had more rocks (but later turned to sand). Plus, after turning into the driveway, we couldn’t even see the cabin; all we could see was a long, well-kept lawn. Sharon later admitted that her first thought was, Oh my gosh, what’s he gotten us into?

But then we rounded the evergreen trees at the end of the driveway and—there it was, set on a slope and surrounded by woods.

The outside of the cabin was just as it had been pictured on the web, so my doubts began to ease. And, upon seeing the cabin, my wife fell in love with it and couldn’t wait to go inside.

I retrieved the key from its appointed hiding spot and we immediately went in. And as we walked through it, we were amazed by the cabin; it wasn’t fancy, but it was very pleasant and clean. It

turned out to be better than expected so my wife gave me a big kudos for finding it and we settled in for our stay and the adventures to come. Then, after unpacking the trailer, we rode into town for groceries for our stay.

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Over the next three days, we rode several of the local motorcycle trails, including the Ozark Moonshine Trail, which winds a hundred miles through the mountains and has several 180-degree turns.

Other rides were Peel’s Ferry—along which, at one point, you are ferried across the river—and the Pig Trail Scenic Byway near Eureka Springs. When time permitted, we would also steal into Harrison for some visits.

But it was August, and the afternoons were very hot. Plus the weather was extremely humid, something I had not expected. So we did most of our riding or visiting in the mornings and then spent the afternoons in our secluded hideaway in the woods.

All through the planning stages—and up to that point in the trip—Sharon had been a good sport. So on the last day of our stay there, I had planned a surprise for her. Searching the travel guide and online, I had seen the Buffalo River advertised. It looked like fun and I knew Sharon would enjoy it, so I had planned the day for her.

Before going to the river that day, though, I took Sharon into Harrison to show her the Hotel Seville. This hotel is located in the old part of town, is biker-friendly and offers several vacation plans. It was built in the 1920s and was recently refurbished, but most of the lobby and halls look the same. Afterward, as we got back on the Wing, I wouldn’t tell Sharon where we were going—only that it was a surprise.

Our first stop was at a state park for the Buffalo River. We parked and walked down to the river and out onto the rock shoal to the water’s edge. As we were standing on the shoal, a family came

Fueling up my 2005 Metallic Blue GL1800 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

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A photo of me taken at one of several overlooks we stopped at along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

canoeing down the river and we watched as they passed. I then told Sharon that was my plan for the day, so we headed out to find a canoe rental business.

Due to the late start we were getting, we could only do the fourmile trip. But I quickly changed into the swim trunks I had brought and we got into the canoe. The trip down the river was very peaceful and we really enjoyed it. During the summer months, the Buffalo is not very wide and only about waist deep, with a bed of loose rocks. It snakes its way through cliffs on both sides of it, and you can see the high water marks on them.

All along the river path, the rock shoals appear. Some run up to the banks and others are like islands in the stream. You can pull over and walk on the shoals; in certain areas, you can even go camping on them. The current is what really moves you along as you canoe— the oars are primarily just for steering—and the water was very clear and temperate that day so often I’d jump in, hold onto the canoe and just drift along with the tide.

It was a very good adventure and my country girl was in hog heaven. Although our entire time in Harrison had been enjoyable, this was Sharon’s favorite day of that part of the trip.

DAY 9

Though I had fast become somewhat expert at handling the Gold Wing on the driveway to the cabin and the rock road beyond, it was now time to leave. So we headed back down to Lonoke, Arkansas and got onto U.S. 70E. Our destination for this part of the trip was Mount Airy, North Carolina and another big day for us. It would be a two-day ride to get there and, in Memphis, we caught U.S. 64 east to ride to Selmer, Tennessee.

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DAY 10

Sharon doesn’t like riding on the interstates, so we stayed on U.S. 64E through Tennessee and into North Carolina. There’s really not much difference when traveling on State and U.S. highways, at least distance-wise; but due to lower speed limits and towns, it takes longer. However, if you plan for it, there’s no problem.

As we rode along enjoying the scenery, we began ascending the lower foothills of The Smokies and came upon the Ocoee River.

This is a river that is fed by Lake Ocoee and runs right along the highway. In the summertime, the water level gets high enough for tubing and whitewater rafting. And though we still had a long way to go, we pulled off into a park, walked on the huge boulders that held in the water and watched some of the whitewater rafters. We soon decided we needed to make a trip back there sometime for a few days.

In North Carolina, and still climbing the foothills, we took U.S. 74E to Bryson City. The ride was along a quiet highway, though there were trees on both sides of the river and more whitewater only a few yards away.

DAY 11

Not far from Bryson City, we got onto the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The Parkway is an adventure all in and of itself. And though I’d only done parts of it before, I knew it was a spectacular ride. It’s so beautiful that you want to stop at every overlook. But to do this, you’d have to have a lot of time to spend there.

At the first overlook, we met a group of bikers. Then, at each stop thereafter, they would either be there or would pull in right behind us, so there was a bit of friendship and bonding going on.

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I had planned to ride the Parkway most of the way to Mount Airy, but just the 50 miles to Asheville took us an hour-and-a-half and we still had a long way to go. At that rate we wouldn’t make it, so we rerouted the trip and got onto I-40E in Asheville then rode to U.S. 601N. Once in Mount Airy, we checked into where I had made a reservation. The motel again wasn’t quite up to par and, once again, this wasn’t too impressive to my first-timer. But thankfully the next day would make up for it.

DAY 12

After checking out, we rode into the town of Mount Airy. For those who don’t know, this is Andy Griffith’s hometown. Not only is it the town “Mayberry” was fashioned after, it is also where all of the outdoor scenes were shot.

Sharon on a rock shoal along the Buffalo River in Arkansas.

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Because of a local quarry, it’s nicknamed “The Granite City”, and many of the downtown buildings are built of solid granite. We walked around the town and visited some of its many attractions.

Then we walked back up the street and went into the old soda shop that had been featured on many episodes of The Andy Griffith Show.

Next came a visit to Floyd’s Barbershop. This was a true, oldfashioned shop in which men would come to just sit and chat. Being from a small town in Georgia herself, my wife fit in there like a hand in glove. As I got my hair cut by the actual man who had inspired the character of Floyd the Barber, Sharon talked with the locals as if she had lived there all her life. It was an enjoyable experience and was also the best haircut I’ve had in 40 years! After the haircut, we walked “…down to the diner” to “…get a pork chop sandwich” (the diner with its pork chop sandwich was a favorite hangout for Andy and his friends).

A shot of the Ocoee River in Tennessee.

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Now the Buffalo River had been fun, and Sharon had really enjoyed it, but without a doubt this day was her favorite part of the entire trip—and even now she still wants to go back and get a pork chop sandwich!

Heading south out of Mount Airy, we took U.S. 52S so I could show Sharon Pilot Mountain, better known to T.V. audiences as Mount Pilot, where Andy and Barney would take their dates to see a movie.

Then, once we arrived in Winston-Salem, we got on I-85S to Charlotte then picked up I-77S to head to Columbia, South Carolina.

However, shortly after entering the State, the sky began to blacken with rain clouds and the road was wet from showers that had only recently passed by. As we rode on, we passed some bikers who had pulled off the road under an overpass during the previous shower.

Soon I began to feel some raindrops. So at the very next overpass, I pulled off so we could don our rain gear. But before we could

even get back on the road, the storm hit full force and we decided to just wait it out. Soon the bikers we had passed a few miles back came pulling in and, as bikers often do, we all chatted as we sat under the overpass trying to stay dry.

After the rain, we rode on down to Columbia and took Highway 20 west to near Augusta, Georgia.

DAY 13

This was the last leg of the trip and we should have been home in Jacksonville, Florida in just a few hours. However, as had happened before on this journey, events would soon alter our plans.

U.S. 25S took us to Statesboro, where we got onto U.S. 25/301S. In Claxton, the route turned into GA 73 for awhile. It was a quiet road; in fact, we only saw two or three other cars. So the

A group of whitewater rafters on the Ocoee.

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Sharon and I with Floyd at the famous Floyd’s Barbershop in Mount Airy (aka Mayberry), North Carolina.

roads were nice and the day was sunny, which made for a pleasant ride home. But then, just outside Midway, Georgia, I began to feel the bump of the road as my rear tire went flat. Thankfully, it seems that having the trailer attached kept the bike from “fishtailing” too much and, keeping control, I slowed the bike and eased over to the outside track to look for a safe place to stop.

I thought that, with any luck, there’d be a Honda shop in town; but that was not the case. As we slowly made our way into town, among the many other things running through my head was the thought of damaging the wheel. However, there was thankfully enough rubber left to protect it. When we did get to a gas station, the tire was very low and the center of gravity was so far off that it took five people to get the bike onto its center stand. When I looked at the tire, I knew what had happened—the tire had, in fact, begun to shred outside of town and, by the time I had crawled into town, the belts were all that were left.

My roadside assistance dispatched a tow truck, which was there in just a few minutes, and the bike and trailer were quickly loaded and secured. A tire was finally located in Savannah, but we had to be there before closing. Savannah was not far; however, due to afternoon rush hour traffic, making it there on-time was questionable. The driver then said he knew a quicker way to the Honda shop, and we made it there with just a minute to spare.

In less than 30 minutes, the tire was changed and we were back on the road. I-95 south was the quickest route home so we jumped on it, but just outside of Brunswick, Georgia, we stopped for a steak dinner. After our ordeal with the tire, we were both very hungry.

Then, within an hour after our dinner, we were home.

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Final Thoughts

The original purpose for this trip was my Pony Express Ride to support the Legacy Run; however, as mentioned before, that was altered to make it a family vacation with my wife.

Since this was my wife’s first trip, I had wanted it to be good for her; however, it seemed that everything that could go wrong had gone wrong. Still, she had been a good sport and had taken it all in stride. And despite all the bad things that had happened, the good definitely outweighed the bad.

So not only did my wife enjoy her first road trip, she still brags on it—plus, she says she’ll even go again with me sometime! ●

My Wing and trailer on the tow truck with a flat tire, shortly before arriving home.

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L to R: Mick, Anders, Marc and Michael.

The start of our trip from Jervis Bay, New South Wales (NSW).

Wild Wings around Australia… with our apologies to Hollywood

By Marc Petit, GWRRA #339405, of Sydney, Australia

ADVENTURE/PLOT — To ride around mainland Australia in seven weeks (48 days) and cover 10,500 miles on three Gold Wings and a BMW. CAST — “Wild Wings” consisted of Mick (aka “Tour Guide”), age 60; Anders (aka “Swede”), age 70; Michael (aka “Dud Ley”), age 55; and me, Marc (aka “Porn Star”), age 57.

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS — Billy T (a 1986 GL1200); Joy (a 1999 GL1500); Babe (a 2005 GL1800); and Beemer (a BMW R1200RT).

PLANS FOR THE SCREENPLAY — Hatched over a few drinks during our 2010 road trip through Queensland (a mere 4,800 miles) with a simple question, “So where do we go next year”?

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The Snowy River in New South Wales (NSW).

Our trip-of-a-lifetime can be divided into 4 Sections (aka Acts in showbiz): Section 1 – heading west to South Australia; Days 1 – 5 Section 2 – travelling north up the middle to Darwin in the Northern Territory; Days 6 – 16 Section 3 – heading across the top and down the west coast of Western Australia; Days 17 – 35 Section 4 – travelling eastward across Australia from Perth to home in New South Wales; Days 36 – 48

INTRODUCTION A trip of this magnitude takes careful planning, and it took Mick McHenry (owner of Chapel Australian Bike Tours, chapelaustraliabiketours.com) and me over six months to finalize accommodations, petrol stops, daily distances to ride, servicing of all four bikes, bookings of attractions and every other detail we could think of.

Two of us would stay in “pubs” (hotels of varying age, some over 100 years old) and two would camp in caravan parks (which would always be within walking distance of the pub).

Travelling around Australia has been described by overseas riders as “riding through an open-air zoo without fences”. Animals seen from the road can include emus, kangaroos, dingos (wild native dogs), brumbies (wild horses), wild goats, farmed deer, sheep, cattle, wild camels, feral pigs, foxes, snakes and various eagles, to name a few. One bird in particular, the impressive Wedge Tail Eagle, stands over three feet tall and has a wing span of over seven feet!

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roos usually) and stand proudly over the kill in the middle of the road. And, at times it is even necessary to stop in order to let domesticated animals, like sheep and cattle, stroll across the roadway—even if it’s on the National Highway!

One thing to keep in mind when travelling in Australia is that you must not travel at dusk, night or sunrise! The amount of animal movement across the road is quite frightening at these times. This fact means distances and stops need to be planned (and achievable) and that you need to stop early enough to have a relaxing, sociable evening every day!

Australia is ultra-multicultural and Mick, with his strong American accent, Anders, with his strong Swedish accent, and the two Aussie accents would all be well accepted. The overseas accents simply made an easy job of starting conversations, or rather, an easier job as Aussies love a good chat! In fact, the country areas normally have backpackers from Europe serving at roadhouses and pubs, with Germans, Irish and English backpackers most common.

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SECTION 1 Days 1 – 5, Heading West to South Australia All four of us started our journey at scenic Jervis Bay, the home of Mick, some two hours south of Sydney. Jervis Bay includes a National Park and marine conservation area great for whale, seal and dolphin watching, snorkelling and diving. Plus, it has pristine beaches.

We travelled farther down the coast and then turned inland through rolling hills, coastal views and rainforests to the Snowy Mountains and alpine scenery. We experienced almost perfect riding conditions—light traffic and plenty of curves at times. We passed through the town of Tumut, where on the last trip that Mick and I did I was able to take a half-hour ultra-lite flight, which had been breathtaking.

Our first bike problem hadn’t taken long to occur. It happened within a few hours, with the BMW blowing both headlight globes.

Replacement was a learning experience to say the least, but necessary.

Our first night was spent at the small village of Dalgety. It is one of the few places in this part of the country where you can observe one of Australia’s most unique animals, the platypus, in the wild.

After the Snowy Mountains (no ice or snow this time of year), we travelled along the Murray River, Australia’s equivalent to the Mississippi in importance. The area has old paddle steamers from the 1800s that still operate as tourist facilities offering short, or weeklong, trips. So far it had been easy riding with great, cheap accommodations and we had seen some prime farming land for sheep, cattle, grapes and fruits of all sorts.

We then crossed the Flinders Ranges into South Australia, where the landscape changes dramatically to a very dry, flat and arid countryside. We stopped at Port Augusta, where our trip north to Darwin began. (We would come back to this very spot five weeks later after having completed the circuit around the west coast.)

The Snowy Mountains in New South Wales (NSW).

Taking a break at Devils Marbles in the Northern Territory (NT).

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SECTION 2 Days 6 – 16, Travelling North up the Middle to Darwin in the Northern Territory There is one—and only one—sealed stretch of road heading north for 1,754 miles through two Australian States that covers an area more than three times the size of Texas. And it not only contains some amazing natural and man-made features, it has only one-twelfth the population of Texas—so it makes Texas seem very crowded, indeed.

But in particular, travelling Australia has one very unique challenge! In Outback Australia, “road trains” are a common feature on the roadways.

A road train is a prime mover, towing up to four trailers, 177 feet in length, gross weight of 192 tonnes, and travelling legally at 60 mph. Of course these road train drivers never speed (just like I never drink!)

There is a technique to passing these creations from the Devil on these single-lane roads (with rare passing lanes). You need to stay back at least 100 feet to gain some view around them (and to avoid spray/stones and sometimes animal waste). Because of their size, they are unable to move over so, when passing, you will be on the wrong side of the road for quite awhile. This creates a perfect safety reason to extend the legs of the engine!

It can be done safely, as trucks will usually indicate when the road ahead is long and clear enough to overtake them.

Large, wide vehicles in remote areas are also common, and you will need to stop and pull off the road to let them pass in the opposite direction.

Watch for Part 2 of “Wild Wings…around Australia” soon! ●

Sunrise at our campsite at Cohuna, Victoria (Vic).

A road sign to Darwin, Northern Territory (NT) as we head north from South Australia (SA).

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My Trip Out West with My Grandson!

By Jerry Mehring, GWRRA #89741, of West Bend, Wisconsin My grandson Sho was born in Hawaii and lived there for 11 years.

His father then took a job teaching in Nagoya, Japan so the family moved to that country.

Over the years, Sho and I talked many times about taking a ride on my 1996 Pearl White Gold Wing.

This past summer Sho, now 14, came to visit us in Wisconsin while his father was attending Pepperdine University to work on his Doctorate degree. When he arrived, we knew he had to be in Los Angeles to meet up with his Dad to fly back to Japan, so we gave him the choice of either flying to Los Angeles or riding the Gold Wing to LA. The Gold Wing won hands down—and so we were finally to take our ride together on the Wing! However, we first had to convince Grandma. It was a tough sell; we had to promise we would be really careful and make it a safe ride.

But once she was finally convinced, we prepared in earnest for the big day.

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Last July, my grandson Sho and I got ready to head out from Wisconsin on our long-awaited motorcycle trip together!

Prepping and Hitting the Road Since Sho and my wife (“Grandma”) are about the same size, we had no trouble fitting him with a helmet and leather jacket so that he had all the necessary riding gear. He even brought along his do-rag and riding gloves from home. We also had intercom in both helmets so that we’d be able to converse the entire trip.

On July 31 of last year, we left West Bend, Wisconsin on our trek to LA. The weather was quite warm, and it was very enjoyable riding. Having never lived on the U.S. mainland, Sho had only ever visited New York, Washington, DC and Tucson, Arizona—as well as Wisconsin and Illinois—so we were going to be exploring new territory for him!

The first day we traveled from West Bend to Madison, Wisconsin then took Highway 151 through Dubuque to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Afterward, we took I-80 to Des Moines, Iowa, headed through Omaha, Nebraska and—after a grand total of 600 miles—called it a day in Lincoln, Nebraska…and there wasn’t even one peep out of Sho about a sore butt after such a long ride.

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Day 2

The next morning, we headed west again through Kearney and North Platte, Nebraska then took I-76 to Denver, Colorado. We did mostly interstate highways these first two days so that we could get to Colorado Springs by the second night.

While in Denver, we stopped to visit relatives then went on to Colorado Springs to finish the day after riding for 561 miles.

Day 3

Day 3, we headed to the Air Force Academy for a tour of the facilities. It was spectacular and well worth the visit. They have strict rules on what you must wear on the Academy grounds if you are riding on a motorcycle. I had checked it out online before leaving home, though, so I knew what to expect. And it was no problem because it is standard riding gear that you should wear anyway when traveling on a motorcycle.

After leaving the Air Force Academy, we rode 50 miles to Manitou, Colorado to take the Cog Railway up Pikes Peak. It started to rain when we arrived at the train station so we covered the bike and proceeded to board the Cog Railway Train to the top of Pikes Peak. The ride up was very scenic but, when we got to the top, it was 69

shrouded in fog and we could only see a couple hundred feet. The weather had been about 60 degrees F when we’d left the station but, by the time we reached the top, it was only in the upper 30s.

Since it was rather cold and foggy, we headed into the visitors center. But first we took some pictures outside before going in, as we wanted a record of our trip for Sho to take home. The entire ride up and back took about three hours, and our train conductor told us that several thousand people take this ride every day.

Upon reaching the station, it was then sunny and looked like we should have a nice ride for the rest of the day; however, we were soon in for a surprise—after about 15 miles, it started to rain pretty hard. We stopped in Woodland Park, Colorado and put on our rain gear but, as we were leaving Woodland Park, I saw a motel with a sign stating “Last motel for 70 miles”.

I said to Sho that it looked like we are going to stay there for the night, and we were glad we did. It was a short day but exciting, with only about 70 miles ridden.

Day 4

Day 4 was Wednesday, August 3, and we left Woodland Park to again head west on Highways 24 and 67. The road was somewhat winding, and so we were glad we had not tried to ride it the day before in the rain.

We traveled through several old mining towns like Cripple Creek on our way to Cortez, Colorado and, after 400 miles, called it a day.

Day 5

The next morning, we headed to the Four Corners Monument and touched four States at the same time—Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah.

Our path then took us along Highway 160 through Kayenta and Tuba City, Arizona. We then took Highway 89 to Page, Arizona and rode on to Kanab, Utah, where we spent the night. It was a 464-mile day total.

Day 6

Day 6, we went to see the scenic Bryce Canyon in Utah and then on to Zion National Park. They are both beautiful parks to witness— the colors are great and the weather was great.

Next, we headed to Hurricane, Utah and on to St. George, Utah, where we stopped to see a former business acquaintance who is 93 years old (she looks great and is very sharp for her age). After lunch with her, we headed for Las Vegas, where we were going to spend the night.

It was a 210-mile day, so it was rather easy and, in Las Vegas, we visited with two of my nephews, and good friends of Sho. One nephew is in the Air Force and stationed in Las Vegas; Sho enjoyed being macho with him.

Day 7

The next morning, August 6, we headed for our final destination—Los Angeles—to meet up with Sho’s Dad. We arrived in Culver City in the mid-afternoon after 307 miles and proceeded to get a little lost in LA, but the GPS got us to our destination.

Saying Farewell

The next morning, Sho and his father boarded their plane for a long flight back to Nagoya, Japan. I then turned around and rode back home, 2,122 miles away by the most direct route (with no sightseeing along the way) to arrive there on August 10.

During my ride home alone, I had lots of time to think about how great it had been for a grandfather to take a 2,594-mile ride with his grandson.

The memories will last me a lifetime…being able to spend six-and-a-half days with nothing but the open road and many hours to talk about everything we were seeing was more than I could have ever asked for.

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PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE Tuesday, July 3 10:00am - 12:00pm ....Formation Riding and ...................................On-Field Training ..............................Coliseum - Parking Lot 12:00pm - 5:00pm ......Pre-Registration Packet Pickup ..........Coliseum - Upper Rotunda 12:00pm - 5:00pm ......On-Site Registration Open ..................Coliseum - Lower Rotunda 12:00pm - 5:00pm ......Ticket Sales, Cash & 50/50 ................Coliseum - Lower Rotunda 12:00pm - 5:00pm ......Information Booth ............................Coliseum - Lower Rotunda 12:00pm - 5:00pm ......Poker Run Check In/Out ..................Coliseum - Lower Rotunda 12:00pm - 5:00pm ......GWRRA Recruiting Booth....................Coliseum - Lower Rotunda 1:30pm - 3:30pm ........International COY Selection ................Coliseum - Arena 4:00pm - 6:00pm ........Top Gun Practice ................................Coliseum - Parking Lot 6:00pm - 10:00 ...........Welcome Party - Grabill, IN................Downtown Grabill

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Two Trikes Equal Twice the Fun! This is a photo of Randy and Annette Norris (GWRRA #317131, of Tabor City, North Carolina) riding a 2008 Dark Red GL1800 Gold Wing with Lehman conversion kit and Ray and Kay Coats (of Loris, South Carolina) riding a 2006 white GL1800 Gold Wing with Champion conversion kit.

Say Randy and Annette, “From June 3-18 of last year, we traveled through 16 States for a total of 6,289 miles ridden. In fact on June 17, we started the day in El Reno, Oklahoma and finished the day in Birmingham, Alabama—a total of 777 miles! This picture was taken at Canyonlands National Park in Utah.”

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“Our product is not actually a wrap,” says Karla Rubin, Co-owner of Wing Bling Corporation, “We do hydro-graphic dipping, which is the fluid application of patterns that are printed on film. The film doesn’t stay on the part, it is only the vehicle for the pattern.”

Sound a bit too complex? Not to worry. All that really matters is the end result anyway. And Wing Bling—whose name is so wellknown in the Gold Wing and trike industries that it has become a catch phrase among riders—was the company to introduce this type of one-of-a-kind styling six years ago to not only Gold Wings but also golf clubs (they can make titanium drivers look like woods!), guns, cell phone cases and much more. As Karla notes, “We can do anything that can be immersed in water; we can even do the hard, cabinet part of computers.” And as they point out on their website, “Wing Bling will be unique to your ride. Like a fingerprint, there are no two that are exactly alike.”

Adds Karla, “Seen here are some specific trike items with different patterns and background colors, including a ‘carbon fiber’ wheel.

We also do solid color-matching, whole bike painting, and we have an airbrush artist on staff.”

For more information, to see designs and patterns available, and for pricing, visit mywingbling.com or call (352) 400-4916.

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Introduces New HSC1500R for Valkyries

Says Roadsmith Trikes: “Riding on the success of our Motorcycle Design of the Year Award at last year’s VTwin Dealer Expo, we continue to grow with our new ‘R’ body trike conversion kit. It has since become one of the most popular designs in our extensive line-up and, for 2012, we have taken this same design and applied it to the very popular Honda Valkyrie 1500.

From the late ’90s until early 2000, the Valkyrie was one of Honda’s most popular models, and the used market for these iconic machines is plentiful. For well under $8,000, lightly used, low-mileage examples of these powerful motorcycles can now be converted to world-class touring or cruising trikes by utilizing our award-winning Roadsmith ‘R’ body conversion—and all for far less than one would think!

However, it would be unfair to call the Roadsmith HSC1500R Valkyrie conversion a ‘budget’ trike, given that it still possesses the legendary Roadsmith fit and finish; the truth is that this high-performance touring machine can be had for

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well below the cost of many other trikes on the market—while still outperforming them in both looks and comfort.

And when it comes to comfort, the Roadsmith conversion of the Valkyrie Interstate model moves the vehicle’s top trunk up and back several inches, giving the passenger considerably more room to stretch out on those long road trips.

Complete with a spacious trunk (requiring only one hand to open) and fully independent suspension, this new model offers all of the comfort and convenience one would expect from a Roadsmith. Options include the company’s proprietary AccuRide™ Automatic Leveling Suspension System, as well as a host of other convenient and stylish options and accessories.

For more information, visit your nearest Roadsmith dealer [find dealer locations at roadsmithtrikes.com or call (800) 331-0705 or (651) 777-7774] to find out how to get your new HSC1500R for Valkyries and begin your own Roadsmith experience.”

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Ernie Broyles of Ernie’s Trikes in Chuckey, Tennessee, sits atop a custom bike he says, "I started when I was 71 and have built while working from a power chair. It's specially constructed to accomodate a power chair so it can be ridden on and off and has a Porsche engine, a VW transaxle and an aluminum frame and body."

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By LaNell Bell, Co-owner of Trigg Trikes If you’re considering a trike, read on...

There are many well-known companies that build—or have built—nice looking and comfortable riding trikes.

Among these are Hannigan, Motor Trike, Champion, Lehman and California Sidecar, just to name a few.

However, many motorcyclists are unaware that there are also removable conversion kits designed for two-wheelers that can be installed either by the rider him- or herself, by an authorized dealer, or by a local motorcycle shop on the bike that rider already owns.

These conversion kits do not alter your motorcycle, they are designed to allow the rider to ride the motorcycle of their choice as either a bike or a trike. You can take the trike kit off in minutes, ride all afternoon, and then put the trike kit back on by suppertime. Now you have the best of both worlds! Plus, these accessories are affordable for the “working man (and woman)” and they provide a stable ride that allows the rider to safely enjoy the freedom of the open road.

There are four major companies that build conversion kits: Danson Trikes (dansontrikes.com), MTC Voyager (mtcvoyager.com), Tow-Pac (towpacusa.com) and Trigg Trikes (triggtrikekits.com).

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Craig Vetter to Host Several Wing Ding 34 Presentations Craig Vetter in Telluride, Colorado, 1975.

Craig Vetter, founder of The Vetter Fairing Company, a manufacturer of motorcycle accessories that included the Windjam- mer series of fairings, will host several presentations during Wing Ding 34 this July.

As an inventor and designer, Craig says he was influenced by Buckminster Fuller in the 1960s, whose message was to “Do more with less”. Thus, the common thread of his work became to “Live better on less energy”. In an era when motorcycles got 40 mpg and cars got only 12 mpg, Craig invented, designed and manufactured equipment that made riding motorcycles more enjoyable.

And his timing was good; a whole generation rode with him and his Windjammer became the most popular motorcycle fairing ever made. Today, every motorcycle manufacturer produces a model with the motorcycle touring components Craig invented. In the 1980s, he hosted the Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Contests in which, over six years, winning mileage went from 78 mpg to 470 mpg! and by the time Craig sold his com-

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pany, Vetter Corporation was the second largest motorcycle-oriented manufacturing company in the United States—only Harley-Davidson was bigger.

In 1998, Craig’s design for the British Triumph Hurricane was selected to be in the Guggenheim “Art of the Motorcycle” exhibit that toured the world. His work also earned him a place in the Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

However, Craig’s interests are not limited to

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Today, Craig continues to develop ways to live better on less energy. His current “Freedom Machine” is being designed to get 100 mpg at 70 mph (into a 30-mph headwind and carrying four bags of groceries) and be the most comfortable vehicle in the garage. Like all his inventions, there’s nothing like it!

Craig will host at least one of the following three presentations each day at Wing Ding this year—The Vetter Story: 1966-Present; The HondaLine Fairing for the GL1000; and The Vetter Fuel Economy Challenges. His presentations are rich in imagery and thought-provoking as he illustrates his forward thinking that started in the ’60s and continues today—so be sure to check them out! ●

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❏ Yes! I want Rescue Plus for just $25 per year.

(Non-Members $50) Rescue Plus offers enhanced benefits and covers all registered drivers in your household while driving or riding in any non-commercial vehicle or motorcycle. Rescue Plus also covers your motorcycle trailer. Certain limitations and exclusions apply to coverage. All individuals must be registered with GWRRA to receive a membership card and coverage. Members of GWRRA must have a Family Membership to cover multiple drivers.

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LOYALTY SAVING COUPONS FOR NEW & RENEWAL MEMBERS IN 2012!

NEW 2012 LOYALTY SAVINGS PROGRAM!

GWRRA will be giving free loyalty saving coupons to new Members & existing Members who renew in 2012.

These loyalty saving coupons, which are valued in the hundreds, will help you save money and are brought to you by some of our valued advertisers from Wing World:

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The loyalty saving coupons will arrive in your new Member & renewal Member packets throughout 2012.

Existing Life Members and Members who have renewed for multiple years, including 2012, will also receive the loyalty saving coupons by mail.

Your membership is much appreciated, and we will do our very best to continue to meet and exceed your expectations.

Fort Wayne: Enjoy One of These Great Nearby Rides!

By Kristen Guthrie, Visit Fort Wayne Marketing Manager; Photo courtesy of Visit Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Indiana can’t wait to host Wing Ding 34 this summer! And though our city has many great amenities, attractions and festivities, especially in the summer months, we’re also eager to introduce you to some great nearby communities. So why not rev up your engine and take to the open roads surrounding the Summit City?

About 20 miles north, you’ll find the classic American town of Auburn, Indiana— home to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, where the legendary Auburn Automobile Company building has been transformed into an art deco showcase for America’s favorite classic cars. The museum offers guests a look at over 120 antique, vintage and special interest vehicles.

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Museum! So it’s no wonder it’s known as the “Hub of Transportation Heritage”.

Another taste of the “good ole days” lies just 15 minutes northeast in the Amish community of Grabill.

Along the way, you can take in the scenic Indiana countryside and stop at produce farms before enjoying the quaint shops and Amish flavors that make this part of the country unique.

Yet another great ride will take you 40 miles north to Angola, a city known for its 101 lakes and beautiful Pokagon State Park. The area also features a historic downtown, nature preserves, antique stores and specialty shops.

But these are just a few of the scenic rides we recommend; for a more extensive list, visit VisitFortWayne.com/WingDing.

To make your hotel reservations, call (800) 753-3823 or visit the aforementioned website; to request a Visitors Guide or receive additional information, call (800) 767-7752 or visit at VisitFortWayne.com. ●

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Did you find all the names listed in last month’s Word Search Puzzle of all the U.S. States in alphabetical order that you feel you may be able to ride to this year? If not, here is the answer key for that puzzle, located on page 62 of the March 2012 issue of Wing World.

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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, email, state or province.

Type or print written entries and send to “Classified Ads,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or by email to editor@gwrra.org. To help assure inclusion,

8477. Middle TN area.

2003 GL1800 w/ matching 2008 Aluma customized trailer.

Pearl Yellow. 131K mi. New Elite III tires, fresh oil/filter, lots of chrome, backrest, armrests, rack, many accessories. Exc. cond.; garage kept; never down. Asking $11,000. Pics avail. (573) 724-7307 or mwade@bruceoakley.com. New Madrid, MO. 2008 GL1800. Red Metallic. 8,500 adult mi. Premium Audio, Comfort Pkg., GPS, NAV, ABS, luggage rack. 7-year Honda Care Extended Warranty (remaining is transferable). $17,886 (NADA Book value is $20,940) (Model HPNAM8) (478) 542-0745 (if no answer, please leave message). GA.

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GWRRA assumes no responsibility for quality of items listed, nor for the out-

1989 Gl1500A with DFT conv. Commodore Blue and Green Metallic. 140K mi. New tires, and many accessories for comfort.

Comes with matching Escapade Profile trailer. $11,500. (937) 294-5432. Dayton, OH.

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1989 GL1500 w/ Champion conv. 98K mi. Wineberry. $12,000.

Bill. (209) 634-1346 or billyjdavisgw@juno.com. Delhi, CA.

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1993 GL1500 w/ CSC conv. 68K mi. Teal. $9,000. Pics upon request. Bill. (209) 634-1346 or billyjdavisgw@juno.com. Delhi, CA.

DEALERS WOWMotorcycles.com BUY-SELL-TRADE-RENT. Highest prices paid for clean bikes! America’s largest independent dealer of used bikes, (600+ in stock). Always huge inventory of quality Wings and other Touring bikes. Coast-to-coast pickup and delivery. Now RENTING GL18's and Trikes! Check us out @ www.WOWMotor cycles.com or call 800/572-3720.

Team Powersports established dealer in Southeast buys used Gold Wings! BEST PRICES PAID for clean bikes.

Call or visit either of our NC stores. 919-772-7866 - Garner; 919865-3240 - Smithfield; www.team-powersports.com

BIKES 1975 GL1000. Teal w/ Gold pinstriping. 27K-plus mi. Vetter Windjammer II fairing. Always garaged. Passenger backrest and luggage rack, crash bars. Road ready. $3,000 obo. Call Bob for more info or pics at (603) 448-3707 or email Harryr70@hotmail.com. NH. 1982 GL1100 Interstate. I would not be ashamed or scared to head anywhere or any distance on it. Will trade for small truck.

John. (985) 445-8329 or forten51@yahoo.com.

1983 GL1100 Aspencade. 54K mi. Beautiful cond. AM/FM radio, cassette player, CB, intercom. $3,500 obo. (517) 8819872. MI. 1984 Aspencade. Semi-running w/ extra carb banc. Good shape; all electrics work; calipers rebuilt and all fluids new. $1,000.

(216) 789-5859.

1988 GL1500. 71,440 mi. Fair cond. Reverse works, Metzeler tires. $3,500. Frank. (717) 432-4281. PA. 1990 Gold Wing. 41,000 mi. Powder Blue. Exc. cond. CB, cornering lights, backrest, pass armrest, extra chrome. Never down; always garaged. Just tuned up, all fluids changed, carbs synchronized, etc. $5,995. gordon@dlsea.net or (760) 918-0470. CA.

iced. Accessories include CB radio, Progressive fork springs, Superbrace, Compu-Fire alternative, plus too many more to list.

Asking $9,500. Only serious buyers, please. Ken. (573) 4427485 or kmmoit@yahoo.com.

1999 GL1500SE. Two-tone red. Only 36K! Lots of extras. Always garaged; very clean; dealer serviced. Includes helmets and headsets. Asking $8,900. Paul. (941) 962-7794 or mrcement007@yahoo.com. Bradenton, FL. 1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate. Black. This is a 6-cylinder, 1500cc engine with 59K miles on it; runs great. Has CB radio, wired for GPS, satellite radio and heated clothing. Has throttle lock, summer windshield, heated hand grips and hwy pegs. Cover included. Garage kept; never down. $8,500. Randy. (985) 8715330 or (504) 4813632 or randyeryan@gmail.com.

Covington, LA. 2000 GL1500SE Anniv. Ed. Black. 43K mi. With many, many Küryakyn parts, mike mute, backrest, floorboards, etched windshield, Kennedy wiring system, trailer hitch, hidden blue LED lights through bike. Health forces sale. Comes with matching 2005 Escapade trailer, loaded, used 3 times, very clean. Everything goes for $12,500 firm. Merle. (724) 727-7931.

2001 GL1800. 121K mi. Exc. cond. Backrest, chrome luggage rack, taller windshield (plus stock windshield), new tires, CB, passenger floorboards, armrests, backrest, radio, vanity mirror, two covers. One owner; garage kept; must see to appreciate. (702) 648-9075 or (702) 592-8667.

2001 GL1800. Illusion Red. Less than 40K mi. FM/CB Radio, Tom-Tom GPS, Escort radar detector, front fork brace, Progressive front springs, swept-back handlebars with 2” risers, tires less than 3K miles on Dunlap IIIs, Harkin custom seat (Memory foam, 2” lower), hwy floorboards/pegs, large brake pedal, Baker Wings, foot warmer flow deflectors, all factory service bulletins complied.

Comes w/ many other extras, including helmet w/ CB speakers and mic, dust cover for bike, etc. $10,000 (no financing). Photos and additional info avail. Ham. hammartin@earthlink.net or (985) 265-2081 (please no later than 10 p.m. CST).

1993 GL1500SE. Barbados Blue. 134K mi. Factory CB, sound system, spoiler, Air Wings, air seat. Floorboards, Progressive Suspension front/rear. Asking $14,000. Plus, nearly new Hannigan-style cargo trailer, white; asking $3,000. Marv. (909) 861-7875.

2002 GL1800/ABS. Pearl Orange. 67,300 mi. AM/FM radio, MP3 player, CB, Ring of Fire, hwy foot pegs, passenger armrest, luggage rack, Küryakyn chrome, extra lights, trailer hitch, air wings, extra tall windshield w/ vent, lighted spoiler and new set of tires. This bike has been garage kept and is in exc. cond. $11,875.00. Pics avail. Buddy. budkimsum@mindspring.com or (803) 924-2851.

1996 GL1500A w/ Hannigan sidecar and Tag-a-Long trailer.

Green. 92K mi. Garage kept; dealer maintained; recently serv-

2003 Valkyrie. RS body/GLD model. 12,233 mi. CB and too many extras to list. Photos avail. $8,995. Mel. (931) 686-

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1995 GL1500A w/ Lehman conv. Green Metallic. 123K mi.

Garage kept. 4’’-rake steering, Tulsa windshield, wood grain console trim, AM/FM, intercom, CB, air seats, luggage rack, 10-light rear chrome bumper, Ring of Fire, helmets w/ headsets, lots of chrome, extras w/ all maintenance records. Plus, matching Aluma trailer. $16,500. kath1149@yahoo.com.

1996 GL1500 w/ Triggs Trike kit w/ 15” wheels (removable) and Escapade SE trailer. Teal. Only 57K mi. All ready to ride!

Comes w/ many accessories, including intercom helmets, coats, etc. Exc. cond., garage kept. Must see to appreciate. Pics avail. upon request. Asking $15,499 obo. (740) 507-2024 or onwings96@gmail.com. OH. Must sell our beloved 1997 Gold Wing, nicknamed “Sweet Pea”, a 1997 GL1500SE trike w/ matching Escapade trailer. Exc. cond. Sapphire Blue. Compu-Fire, modulating headlight, air horn, heel/toe shifter, rear light bar, ice chest, Yakima bike rack, luggage racks. Pics avail. $15,500. This trike has had the best of care and maintenance and has been more reliable on 2,500-mile trips than our cars! (573) 289-0777.

2002 GL1800 w/ CSC conv. in 2006. Pearl Orange. 140K mi.

AM/FM radio, MP3 player, CB, Ring of Fire, hwy foot pegs, luggage rack, Küryakyn chrome, extra lights, trailer hitch, air wings, extra tall windshield, lighted spoiler and new set of tires, heated grips. This trike has been garage kept and is in exc. cond. $18,995.00.

Buddy.

For pics, email budkimsum@mindspring.com or call (803)-924-2851.

2006 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike conv. in 2009. Maroon. 13,200 mi.

Like new. Some extras. $25,000. (315) 626-2160. Cato, NY. 2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike w/ trailer. Gold. 34K mi. Only used once; always garaged. With more accessories than can be listed. No dents, dings or scratches. GPS mount wired in, floorboards, luggage rack, fog lights, EZ-Steer, extra 5-gallon fuel tank, and much more. $27.995. (803) 802-0076.

2008 GL1800 w/ CSC Cobra Trike conv. Custom paint done for $1,200, trunk spoiler, matching CSC trailer. Navi., EZ-Steer, chrome wheels, heated seat, grips, sound pkg., front fender, EXTCB, hwy pegs, armrest, driving lights, bike covers, two colormatched helmets w/ headsets, trailer hitch. Have $50K in bike; will sell for $35,000. (570) 833-2414 (home) or (877) 8770821 (cell).

2008 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike conv. Dark Red. 54,170 miles, but still in great shape. Aqua Shields, CB, rear light bar, new front tire, Comfort Package, Nav System, EZ-Steer, trailer hitch, passenger armrest, extra lights, driving lights and lots of chrome. Exc. cond.; Wing World

always garaged. Call for more info; can send pics. $30,000. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or harryr70@hotmail.com. NH. 2010 GL1800 w/ California SideCar conv. Pearl Yellow. Less than 7,500 miles. GPS, MP3, XM, full cover, two helmets, heated seats and grips. $29,500. Buddy. (870) 926-4061 or buddynic@gmail.com. Jonesboro, AR.

TRAILERS AND SIDECARS 2003 cargo trailer that looks like a ’55 Chevy. Red and white.

Top lifts off for access. Asking $1,500. ritakcarr@aol.com or (330) 720-6824. Estero, FL. 2009 Streamline Deluxe by Neosho Trailers, with options. Has under 800 road miles! Aztec Gold over Black. Current price is $3,000 paid, $2,800 with trade. (Neoshotrailers.com shows what unit looks like and prices.) Like new! $1,900. crazyman66@myway.com or (870) 430-5782. Cotter, AR.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Take-off parts from a trike conv. (16K mi.) 2002 Illusion Red. Tire and wheel, swingarm, saddlebags, crash bars, etc. Complete trailer hitch and ball. Will sell all or part. (937) 294-5432. Dayton, OH. OEM heated seat for an ’08 GL1800. Approx 10K mi. Has been boxed since replaced at Wing Ding in Tulsa. Exc. cond. $350 obo.

Andrew. (615)-78GWRRA.

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, email editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. To help assure inclusion, please include "Event" or "Events" in the subject line of an email. ***To best understand the EVENTS 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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Honda Gold Wing Tall Windshield w/ Air Deflectors. Fits 20012010 Gold Wings. Windshield #HO-8196909 (new cost is $214), Deflector #HO-6652499 (new is cost $188). In new cond. Will sell for $200 for pair. (973) 948-3615 or indgaco@ptd.net.

2012 GL1800 all rear parts from a trike conversion. All new parts. White. Steering head, saddlebags w/ lights, tire and rim, rear end, etc. Can send pics. $1,500, plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or harryr70@hotmail.com. NH. 2012 new steering head for 1800, $100; 2008 new steering head for 1800, $50; 2004 used, low-mileage steering head for 1800, $25. Plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or harryr70@hotmail.com. NH. Great for the grandchildren! Two Cortech Tourmaster jackets, each wore once, $125 each. Sizes are Womens M and Boys XS. New, cost over $300 each. Black w/ reflective stripes, chest vents, sleeve vents and rear exit vent, quilted zip-out liner, removable armor at the elbow, arm and shoulder with a triple-density back protector. (865) 670-8948 or rfaulknersr@comcast.net.

Gerbings Vest, size 3X. Never worn. $90, plus shipping. Lon. (920) 723-2969.

1974 Windjammer II Fairing w/ lowers and wiring. Exc. cond.

(815) 459-2110 or BobFergerson@gmail.com. IL.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT: Bike Week, March 10 – March 17, 2012. Tropic Shores, Daytona Beach Shores. Sleeps 4, beachfront, Gold Crown. $1,000. John. (386) 409-5560.

Genuine Log Cabin in Pigeon Forge, TN for rent (daily, weekends or weekly). One bedroom/one bath. Ideal for honeymooners or couples that want to think and act like honeymooners. Special rates for GWRRA Members: VRBO #320973. This is a personal rental, not a business. Please check my website at tnlogcabinsforrent.com or call (800) 383-1401.

WANTED Used Time Out Camper Trailer. I live near Atlanta, GA and will consider any within a three-hour drive, maybe a little farther. Bob and Karla. (770) 473-1316 or robertbgreer@att.net. ●

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Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 220 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS JULY 4 - JULY 7, 2012. WING DING 34 IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. Join us for the annual GWRRA party and convention, including 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) 5812500 (Phoenix area) to register now NOVEMBER 4-11, 2012. 35TH CARRIBEAN CRUISE ANNOUNCED. GWRRA would like to invite you to come join its 35th Anniversary Celebration Cruise to visit the Western Caribbean (see page 29 of this issue for more details). Cruise rates start at $724 per person (double occupancy) for seven nights aboard the Norwegian Pearl™ cruise ship, departing from Miami for the ports of Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas), Ocho Rios (Jamaica), George Town (Grand Cayman), and Cozumel (Mexico). For details about the cruise, and to book your cabin, visit etouches.com/GWRRA. REGION EVENTS MARCH 29-30-31, 2012. REGION H’s 2012 “Fabulous Fifties” Convention at the Marshall TX Convention Center in Marshall, TX. For additional info, see region-h.org or contact Harry and Joan Dollarhide, Region H Directors, at (405) 391-7661 (H) or (405) 694-5218 (C) or Harry@hrdjssdollarhide.com.

MAY 10-19, 2012. NORTHEAST REGION B is hosting a

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Cruise to Bermuda/Caribbean on “The Explorer of the Seas”, departing Cape Liberty, NJ. 9-Night Itinerary: Cape Liberty, NJ–At Sea–Bermuda–At Sea–St. Maarten–San Juan–Labadee–At Sea (2)–Cape Liberty, NJ. Imagine taking your bike or trike on a cruise! That’s right! Come ride the Islands with your GWRRA Friends!

This will be a FUN-FUN-FUN Event! *Reserved dining for group; *2 private parties; *pre-reserved bike space on ship; *commemorative ETA gift; *escorted rides with local island riders; *great ice cream stops at every port; *beach/lunch *and more! Full details available at gwrra-northeastregion.org/ or by calling Region B Chapter of the Year Coordinators Mike and Shirley Prince at (717) 225-6499.

JULY 20-22, 2012. GREAT NORTHWEST REGION J RALLY “Wings Under the Midnight Sun” in Anchorage, AK. Let us share with you the unique beauty and wildlife of South Central Alaska! See famous Lake Hood, the world’s largest, busiest seaplane base. Experience Anchorage’s famous downtown shops and eateries, complete with salmon fishing in Ship Creek. Visit the headquarters for the world-famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race and much more! For more info, call Dennis Bible at (907) 262-7300 (home) or (907) 3989050 (cell) or email sdblakehouse@acsalaska.net.

JULY 26-29, 2012. Join us at the “Ride the Tide” REGION L RALLY at the Best Western Glengarry Motel, Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. Come for lots of fun, beautiful scenery and wonderful people. Pre-registration will be available early in 2012. For further details or registration, please contact Region L Directors Al and Valerie Tucker at avtuck@gmail.com or (902) 662-2276.

Information also at canadianatlanticregion.org/ann.html online.

AUGUST 15-18, 2012. REGION I CONVENTION at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate, Pendleton, OR. Host hotel: Red Lion Hotel Pendleton; special GWRRA room rate of $79.95 [call (541) 276-6111 or (800) 733-5466 and reserve by July 25]. Camping also available. Opening Ceremony, Thursday at 9 a.m. For more info, visit bigskyregioni.org.

SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2012. SOUTHEAST REGION A’s “Mardi Gras” Convention/Rally. Site accommodations at Lakepoint Resort Lodge & Convention Center, US-431 North, Eufaula, AL. [Contact Sone’ Kornegay at (800) 544-5253 or (334) 687-8011 for Lodge Rooms, Cottages or Cabins; 3-night minimum.] For camping inside the park, call (334) 687-6676 [from tents to motorhomes to RV-trailers; all state building, non-smoking and, sorry, no critters (pets)]. For more info, call Region A Directors Bob and Nan Shrader at (352) 668-3164 or Rally Coordinator Ed Porter at (727) 938-8190.

DISTRICT EVENTS APRIL 12-14, 2012. It’s time again for the LOUISIANA DISTRICT CONVENTION at the Holiday Inn in Lafayette, LA. For more info, contact

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LA District Directors Merlin and Beverly Mayon at (985) 519-1524 or (985) 519-1523 or merlinmayon@att.net.

APRIL 15, 2012. South Florida Ride for Kids®. Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

APRIL 19-21, 2012. ALABAMA DISTRICT’s “30th Anniversary Diamonds and Pearls” Convention is being held in Mobile, AL at the Ashbury Hotel. This is where GWRRA in Alabama started, and we’re taking it back to the coast! Join us for the celebration, seminars and fun. Anniversary party is Thursday night with cake and ice cream. For more info, go to our website at gwrra-alabama.org or contact Roy Fosnight at (256) 721-9151 or fpoorf@knology.net.

MAY 20, 2012. Louisiana Ride for Kids®. Rapides Parish Coliseum Annex, 5600 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA. 89:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 20, 2012. Middle Tennessee Ride for Kids®. Jim Warren Park, 705 Boyd Mill Ave., Franklin, TN. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

APRIL 22, 2012. Northeast Florida Ride for Kids®. Florida State College, North Campus, 4501 Capper Rd., Jacksonville, FL. 89:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

JUNE 1-2, 2012. MISSOURI DISTRICT CONVENTION. Come “Wing the Ozarks” in fantastic Branson, MO! Some of the best motorcycle riding in the central States can be found around Branson, so come enjoy some of the incredible guided tours. Plus, there’ll be great vendors, door prizes and big discounts at some great restaurants. Co-host hotels with special rates for GWRRA are: Southern Oaks [(417) 335-8108] and AmazINN [(417) 334-2300]. For more info, contactBruce and Sherry Watkins at (573) 450-8050 or modirector@live.com. Also, visit mogwrra.org.

APRIL 22, 2012. Southern California Ride for Kids®. Glen Helen Raceway Park, 18585 Verdemont Ranch Rd., San Bernardino, CA. 7-8:30 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

JUNE 3, 2012. Richmond Ride for Kids®. Richmond TimesDispatch, 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville, VA. 89:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

APRIL 26-28, 2012. 28th Annual SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT Convention held in North Charleston, SC. Our theme is “Catch the Spirit”—a salute to Armed Forces and First Responders.

Full registration gives you a hot dog dinner, Rider Ed. and LTP seminars, Bike Show, Lighted Bike Show, Costume Contest, door prizes, vendor sales, an excellent Talent Show and much, much more. Come join us for a weekend of FUN! For more info, contact District Director Charles Coleman at (864) 834-5170 or charlescoleman@gmail.com or check us out at gwrrasc.com.

JUNE 3, 2012. Albuquerque Ride for Kids®. Mesa del Sol Fields at Journal Pavilion, 5601 University Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, NM. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

APRIL 26-28, 2012. TENNESSEE DISTRICT CONVENTION “Spring Fling” at The Grand Majestic Theatre, 125 Music Mountain Drive, Pigeon Forge, TN. Theme is “Hawaiian Luau”.

Vendors, seminars, Bike Show, Light Show, Grand Parade, District Couple of the Year Selection, Professional Musical Review Show (performed by Troupe of the Grand Majestic Theatre and free to the first 1,100 registered). Also, ride the famous Smoky Mountains TN! For more info, contact Richard and Becky Griffin at (615) 533-4603.

APRIL 29, 2012. Houston Ride for Kids®. Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 6, 2012. Los Angeles Ride for Kids®. American Honda Motor Co., 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 6, 2012. Triangle Area Ride for Kids®. White Oak Recreation Area, White Oak Beach Rd., off U.S. Highway 64, 1/2 mile east of the lake bridge, Jordan Lake State Park, between Pittsboro and Raleigh, NC. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 11-12, 2012. KENTUCKY “Ride-In”. Cost for camping is $10/per tent. “Steak and Potato Dinner” Saturday night for everyone who pre-registers at $10/pp (registrations must be received on or before April 30, 2012). If you don’t want to pre-register, there’ll be a free campers dinner for you. Guided Light Parade Friday night.

Saturday there’ll be coffee and pancakes in the morning, guided scenic ride, 50/50 tickets and poker hands and games. Location is Elizabethtown Crossroad Campgrounds, 209 Tunnel Hill Rd., Elizabethtown, KY. For more info, contact Jack and Janice Dozier at (502) 351-1118 or winged2008@aol.com or visit gwrraky.com.

MAY 17-19, 2012. TEXAS DISTRICT RALLY & CONVENTION “Texas Derby Days” in New Braunfels, TX. Come enjoy riding the Texas hill country and “Run for the Bluebonnets”.

Please visit the Texas District website at gwrra-tx.org for info and interesting/exciting schedule of events. Pre-registration must be postmarked by April 20th. For questions, email TXDD@gwrra-tx.org.

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JUNE 3, 2012. Atlanta Ride for Kids®. North Point Mall, 1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA. 7-9:15 a.m.a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

JUNE 10, 2012. Cleveland Ride for Kids®. Independence Fieldhouse Soccer Fields, 6354 Selig Dr., Independence, OH. 89:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

JUNE 10, 2012. Colorado Ride for Kids®. Jefferson County Human Services Bldg., 900 Jefferson County Pky., Golden, CO. 89:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

JUNE 14-16, 2012. GEORGIA DISTRICT’s “Wing Fling” Convention at the Dillard House Convention Center, 768 Franklin St., Dillard, GA. This year, we have a Safari theme and we hope that you will come and join the FUN as we “Rumble in the Jungle” in the North Georgia Mountains. Come and join us for lots of FUN with tames, vendors, Rider Ed Seminars, LT Seminars, ice cream, Talent Show and much more. For more info, visit the Georgia District website at gwrra-ga.com or contact Tommy Martin at (678) 725-1632 or georgiadd@gwrra-ga.com.

JUNE 15-17, 2012. NEVADA DISTRICT CONVENTION “Ride n’ Play” in Ely, NV—gateway to the Great Basin National Park and Lehman Caves. For more info, please contact the Nevada DD, Don Grace, (775) 289-3620 or visit gwrranv.org.

JUNE 28-30, 2012. WYOMING DISTRICT CONVENTION—stop in on your way to Wing Ding 34! Have fun with us in beautiful, historic Sheridan, WY at the host hotel: Holiday Inn, just off of I-90. For more info, contact District Director Dawna Hill at (307) 635-5227 or dada@bresnan.net.

$89 (no breakfast) and $95 (full, hot breakfast buffet for 2 included). “Relive the Roaring ’20s” is the theme so dress as a flapper, gangster, etc. for the authentic Speakeasy Friday night. 50/50 raffle, ice cream social, vendor courtyard, people and bike games, Light Parade, Rider Education Seminars, Saturday Evening Banquet, guided and self-guided rides and more. Early registration (June 30, 2012) will be eligible for drawing for free registration + one. See website for details and registration form at newenglanddistrictsrally.com or contact Pat Thibaudeau at (508) 341-1687 or thibfrog@hotmail.com.

AUGUST 16-18 2012. NY/NJ BI-STATE CONVENTION in Mt. Olive, NJ area. Fun, fun, fun! Go to gwrranj.shutterfly.com for details.

AUGUST 16-18, 2012. COLORADO DISTRICT presents the 23rd “Wingin’ the Rockies” Convention in Grand Junction, CO. The “Two Rivers Rendezvous” will be at the confluence of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers. Enjoy guided rides to the Grand Mesa, vendors, dinner event, and the “Mascot Stick Race”! Lodging and Convention will be at the Clarion Hotel [Call (970) 243-6790 for lodging reservations]. Register and reserve a room early for a chance to get ONE night’s lodging paid! More info at coloradogwrra.com or contact Randall or Janet at (303) 933-6073 or HookdOnDiz@aol.com.

AUGUST 24-25, 2012. WISCONSIN DISTRICT’s 31ST CONVENTION. This year’s theme is “Mardi Gras” and will be held at Olympia Resort, 1350 Royale Mile Road, Oconomowoc, WI (32 miles west of Milwaukee). Come join us for a weekend of fun, rides, and games! For reservations, call (262) 369-4999 by July 20 to get the special rate of $79/night single and double occupancy. (Remember to mention GWRRA block.) Pre-register by August 13. For more info, see the flyer at gwrra-wi.org or contact Senior District Director Mike Hultine at (920) 261-7101.

AUGUST 24-26, 2012. KANSAS DISTRICT CONVENTION “Celebrating our Freedom” at the Clarion Hotel, 530 Richards Drive, Manhattan, KS (“The Little Apple”). All rooms are $77, plus tax with a full breakfast bar [(785) 539-5311]. Vendor courtyard, 50/50, light parade, guided and self-guided rides, tours, RED seminars, Saturday evening BBQ. See website at gwrra-ks.org for details and registration or contact Garry and Phyllis VanBuskirk at (316) 323-4027 or triketalk@hotmail.com.

SEPTEMBER 6-8, 2012. PA DISTRICT CONVENTION will be held at the Eisenhower Hotel & Convention Center in Gettysburg, PA [(717) 334-8121]. Theme is “A Year of Holidays”. Send reservations to: Tom & Renee Wasluck, D.D., 279 Church Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707. For more info, call them at (570) 474-1014 or email goldwing@ptd.net. Flyers and more info is available at aaa.gwrrapadist.org.

SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2012. “Wings Across Tennessee”/St. Jude Children’s Hospital 500 mile benefit ride from Bristol to Memphis. Ride leaves Bristol, TN on Friday at 9 a.m., stops in Dickson for the night, departs Saturday morning at 8:30 and arrives at St. Jude Children’s Hospital 12 noon for presentations and tour. Commemorative T-shirts and antenna flags. For more info, visit stjudeswingsacrosstn.com or call Tom Jarrell at (423) 383-0339.

JULY 26-28, 2012. Come and join us in the scenic Gallatin Valley of Montana in Bozeman for the MONTANA DISTRICT CONVENTION. Bozeman is a short ride to Yellowstone National Park, traveling through some of the most scenic areas of Montana. For more info, and to register, go to gwrra-mt.org or contact Darrell Robson, MT District Director, at (406) 651-0698 or dkrobson1@bresnan.net. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

OCTOBER 11-13, 2012. MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT CONVENTION. We’re going “Back Home” to the beautiful beaches of Biloxi, MS! The Convention will be held at the IP Casino, Resort & Spa. Special room rates available if you mention GWRRA; room rates will increase after September 1, 2012. Our theme is “Back to the Beach”. Come join the fun and experience ARC, ERC, Trike Course, Amazing Team Riding Challenge, vendors, games, seminars, Talent Show, Lighted Bike Parade, Bike Show, Best Dressed Competitions, Medic First Aid Course, Couple of the Year Selection, Block Party, Costume Contest, Grand Prize of $2,000 cash, 50/25/25 drawing. For more info, visit miss.gwrra-regiona.org or contact Bobby Bryant at (601) 919-0920 or rbigdog4@aol.com.

JULY 26-28, 2012. THE ALL NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS CONVENTION in Rutland/Killington, VT. Sponsored by the New England District Directors. Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington, 476 Holiday Dr.; (800) 462-4810; room rate:

OCTOBER 26-28, 2012. ARIZONA DISTRICT CONVENTION. Join us for “The 10-26 to Yuma” Western theme convention, to be held (where else?!) in Yuma, AZ. Not just a stopover to California anymore, folks! Games, seminars, western wear competition, bike

Wing World

show, light parade, all the usual and MORE! Host hotel with special rates is the Hilton Garden Inn [(928) 783-1500; Group Code: GWRR12]. Secondary hotel, also with special rates, is the Best Western Coronado Motor Hotel [(928) 783-4453; mention that you are with GWRRA Convention]. Visit the AZ website at gwrraaz.com/convention.html for registration form, schedule of events, etc. For more info, contact Jimmy Collins at (520) 648-2524 or jimmyzpl@gmail.com or Candace Shirley at (520) 232-3785 or c.shirley@cox.net.

CHAPTER EVENTS APRIL 13-14, 2012. TX-O’s 25th annual Bluebonnet Ral-a-vention and Campout at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park in Fredericksburg, TX. [(830) 997-4202; fbgtx.org/other/ rvpark.htm]. Come tour the beautiful Texas Hill Country during peak wildflower season. Camp with us Friday and Saturday in reserved rally spots [1-30]. If not camping, admission to the park is free. Rally starts Saturday at 8 a.m. and includes a guided Fun Run, catered lunch, offbike games, vendors, a huge silent auction and lots of FUN! Rally will be located in the enclosed Pioneer Pavilion, so come rain or shine! For more info, including camping reservations, contact Tom or Dawn Sprague at (858) 755-6071 or (512) 301-3092 or director@goldwingaustin.org. See at goldwingaustin.org/ for details and flyer.

APRIL 14, 2012. WA-C’s “Early Spring Fun Run”. Join us, the Cool Cats, at Angel of the Winds Casino, Arlington WA, Exit 210 on I-5. Registration (includes lunch) opens 8 a.m.; last bike out 9:30 a.m. Run takes place rain or shine. For more info, contact Lee Ann Kelly at wachapterc@yahoo.com or (206) 851-9892. Our flyer can be seen at gwrra-everett.com/springfunrun.html APRIL 14-15, 2012. OH-W2 Windy Wood Wings’ (Bowling Green, OH) “Wings in the Mall”. For more info, contact CD Tom Becker or ACD Rico Gonzales (419) 838-7101 or (419) 666-2656 or w2newseditor@embarqmail.com or riconlori@gmail.com.

Brownwood, TX. For more info, contact Rick and Alyce Dietly at Rdietly@clear.net or (325) 692-6298.

Slide & RV Park, with the Best Western Motel right next door. For more info, contact CD Kirk Elliott at (250) 374-2583 or kelliott@ocis.net.

APRIL 28, 2012. LA-J’s “Gator Run” at the Burton Coliseum in south Lake Charles, LA, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Delicious brisket lunch, silent auction, games, door prizes, and FUN! Come and join us in southwest Louisiana. For more info, contact Scott Wilkerson at CD@gwrra-laj.org.

MAY 19, 2012. FL1-Y will be holding its “Rally in the Woods” at the Williston Women’s Club in Williston, FL. There will be a Grand Prize, 50/25/25, and game prize drawings. Rally starts at 10 a.m.; lunch served at 12:30 p.m.; closing ceremonies at 2 p.m. Rally fee: $12/GWRRA Member; $15/non-member. For more info, contact Scott Oldham at (352) 375-8781 or (352) 316-5378 (cell) or soldham1@cox.net.

APRIL 29, 2012. CA-1Q’s “Rendezvous With Q Ride”. Games, gift card door prizes, cash prizes and TWO Grand Prizes! Must be present to win! Check-in at JBJ Cycle, 1018 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana, CA. Registration, coffee and donuts from 8 to 10:30 a.m.; finish at Wingstuff, 20902 Bake Pkwy, Lake Forest, CA. Don Vary’s Famous Bar-B-Q Lunch will be served! Cost: $18/pre-reg; $19/onsite; $20/non-member. Pre-register by April 15 to be entered into the $100 cash prize drawing. For questions, contact Pat and Ellen O’Donnell at (714) 525-3993.

APRIL 29, 2012. MI-A’s annual “Blessing of the Bikers”. Meet at 12 noon; the non-denominational Blessing takes place at 1:30 p.m. The American Legion Post #4, 401 N. Groesbeck Hwy, Mt. Clemens, MI. Rain or shine event with indoor facilities available. All bikes are welcome to attend. DJ, hot dogs and soda will be sold.

Admission is any non-perishable food item that will be donated to a local charity. Contact Richard Whittier, MI-A Chapter Director, at cdchaptera@gmail.com.

MAY 5-6, 2012. OH-W2’s Bologna Run/Country Chopper Open House in Cygnet, OH. For more info, contact CD Tom Becker or ACD Rico Gonzales (419) 838-7101 or (419) 666-2656 or w2newseditor@embarqmail.com or riconlori@gmail.com.

MAY 11-13, 2012. EN-A is having a weekend away in Warwick, England in a beautiful hotel situated opposite Warwick Castle. If you are interested, for further information contact Peter Donoghue at pdgl1800@yahoo.co.uk or 01474 361748.

MAY 19, 2012. GA-D’s 4th Annual Motorist Awareness Event in Cumming, GA. For more info, contact Jim Elrod at (770) 893-8078.

MAY 19, 2012. CA-2W hosts “The Big Valley Casino Rally” in Fresno, CA. Check-in is required at Clawson Motorsports of Fresno, located at 6334 N Blackstone Ave, from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Day will begin with a scenic ride to the Range where there will be a Tri-tip lunch, casino-style games, 50/25/25 drawing and Tons of Fun, with some of the best prizes in the Valley. Special early registration drawing of $100. For a registration form, visit our website at ca2wgwrra.org or contact Jim Moody at (559) 275-7856.

JUNE 16, 2012. Attention motorcyclists of all makes and models!

IN-K will host its annual “Mercy Ride”, originating in West Lafayette, IN, at the Purdue West Shopping Center. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; escorted ride leaves at 10:30 a.m. Tickets earned for prizes by playing skill games. Cost $15/rider and $20/couples.

Food Provided by Subway and Papa John’s. Silent Auction at end of ride. Mercy Flight is an organization of volunteer pilots/owners providing free transportation for persons with limited disposable income needing treatment or for other compassionate needs. For more infor, contact Mike Bible at (765) 586-6156.

JUNE 23, 2012. CA-2N’s “Fun with the Frogs”. Come enjoy the beautiful Sierra foothills in Sonora, CA. Ride pins for the first 200. Coffee and donuts at registration. Games, BBQ lunch, dessert bar, game and raffle prizes, 50/25/15/10 drawing. GWRRA Member, $18; non-member, $20. Pre-registration deadline is June 1.

For more info, contact Ken Stark at (209) 450-6742 or download flyer at goldcountrywings.org.

APRIL 21, 2012. Second annual NC-C and NC-L Poker Run to benefit the Battered Women’s Shelter of Gaston County. Come join us for fun, food, 50/50, door prizes, games and a ride that includes the Battle of King’s Mountain Revolutionary War historical site (the turning point of the War for Independence). Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at McKenney Salinas PowerSports, 4804 Wilkinson Boulevard, Gastonia, NC. $15 rider/$10 co-rider/$5 extra hand. NC-C and NC-L will have their Chapter meetings, too! For more info, contact Jerry Long at (704) 437-2188 or Tom Wright at (704) 392-2656.

MAY 12, 2012. BC-D’s “Glenn Williams Memorial Ride”. Gather at 8867 201 St (200th & the Freeway), Surrey, BC at 9:15 am.

For more info, check our website at gwrra-bcd.org.

JUNE 30-JULY 2, 2012. BC-D’s “Kootney Loop Ride”. Enjoy the beautiful BC riding! For more info, check our website at gwrra-bcd.org.

APRIL 27-28, 2012. TX-O2’s “Heart of Texas Wings Convention (and Duck Race!)”. Friday night pre-convention dinner ride; Saturday, convention and Duck Race at Riverside Park,

MAY 18-21, 2012. BC-G is hosting the 21st annual “Victoria Days Family Reunion” Convention again in Salmon Arm, BC, on the shores of beautiful Shushwap Lake. Rally location is at the White Water

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 3, 2012. BC-D’s “Gold Run in Cache Creek, BC”. Great riding and lots of fun. For more info, check our website at gwrra-bcd.org. ●

MAY 12, 2012. LA-M "Mudbug Rally", 9 a.m., at the American Legion, Hwy 112, DeRidder, LA. Games, prizes, Silent Auction, Dinner: Crawfish and Brisket. For more info, call (337) 370-8956.

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ADAMS, LELAND ............................BANDERA, TX ADKINS, ALLAN ............................SHERIDAN, MI ADKINS, TERRY ................................TUPELO, MS ALBERT, FRANK ..................................KODAK, TN ALCORN, CLAYTON ..........................SEDALIA, MO ALEXANDER, STEVE ................WEST MONROE, LA ALG, CECIL........................................HARVEY, ND ALLHANDS, JERRY ............................WATSEKA, IL ANDERSON, HARRY ....................MELBOURNE, FL ANDREU, VICENTE ............................HIALEAH, FL ARTHUR, KENNY ....................................ADA, OK AUSTIN, JOSEPH ..............................DUDLEY, NC BAHRENBURG, ED ..........CHENANGO BRIDGE, NY BAKER, GARY ................................RIVERVIEW, FL BALES, WILLIAM ..........................CORRYTON, TN BARR, MICHAEL........................BURLINGTON, ON BARRINGTON, BOB ....................YAZOO CITY, MS BATSON, RONALD ....................PORT ORANGE, FL BEASON, RUFUS ..........................COLUMBUS, MS BELANGER, DEAN ............................ABRAMS, WI BELINOSKI, SAM ............................HOUSTON, TX

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BENOIT JR, PERCY ............................HOUMA, LA BENTT, WALLACE ................SHERWOOD PARK, AB BEVENS SR, JAMES..........................LONDON, OH BIBLE, DENNIS ............................SOLDOTNA, AK BIBLE, MIKE ..................................LAFAYETTE, IN BIDDLINGMEIER, DEBORAH ..................TROY, MO BILL, ROY ................................THE VILLAGES, FL BIRGE, JACK..................................CRESTVIEW, FL BLACK, ZEARL..............................HERMITAGE, TN BOLIN, JAMES ................................BONHAM, TX BONDURANT, DAN ........................MAYFIELD, KY BOTTEMA, RONALD ....................HILLSBORO, OR BRANHAM, JAMES ..............WINSTON SALEM, NC BROCK, DONAL ............................RICHLAND, WA BRODBECK, DENNY..............................MIAMI, FL BROEKER, RICHARD ....................HERNANDO, FL BROWN JR, WILLIE ........................EASTOVER, NC BROWN, GORDON ............................DALTON, GA BRYANT, ROY..........................ROCKY MOUNT, NC BUZICK, TONEY..............MARQUETTE HEIGHTS, IL CAMPUS, PHYLLIS......................WILMINGTON, IL

CARLTON, WINSTON ....................WAUCHULA, FL CARR, DAVID ................................POMEROY, OH CASE, FRANK....................................ELKHART, IN CHADWICK, GARLAND....................CARRIERE, MS CHAMPION, DAVID ..........CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, NL CHAPMAN, ETA ....................................ALBIA, IA CHAPMAN, JIM ....................................ALBIA, IA CLARK, CRYSTAL ..............................KOKOMO, IN CLAYTON, KELLY ............................WALLACE, WV CLINE, STEVE ..............................LEXINGTON, NC COLE, ALICE ................................SOUTHSIDE, AL COLE, DEWEY ..............................SOUTHSIDE, AL COLE, KENTON ....................................LOMAX, IL COLLEY, LLOYD ......................JUNCTION CITY, OR CONRAD, RAY ......................WILLIAMSTOWN, KY COOK, LES ..................................SUNNYVALE, CA CORGNELL, WILLIAM..................LAKE ALFRED, FL CORNER, DON ..............................FREELTON, ON CORNER, MARY ............................FREELTON, ON COUCH, CHARLES ......................TALLAHASSEE, FL COULTER, TED ............................GAINESVILLE, FL

COWAN, LARRY..............................SHAWNEE, OK COX, ROBERT..................................BIDWELL, OH CYR, ALLEN ..................................SABATTUS, ME DANELLS, CALVIN ......................DARTMOUTH, NS DANNER, ARNOLD......................FORT WAYNE, IN DAVIES, JACK ..................................BELFAIR, WA DAVIES, MARK ..................................LAVEEN, AZ DAVIS, WOODY ................................CANTON, GA DAY, JAMES ................................LOS LUNAS, NM DEAL, AARON ................................NEWNAN, GA DEL RIO, RICHARD ..............................TAMPA, FL DEWBERRY, CARL......................MOORES HILL, IN DICKSON III, JOSEPH ............NEWPORT NEWS, VA DIDWAY, TOM ..............................RICHLAND, WA DOLLARHIDE, HARRY......................NEWALLA, OK DOMAS, GARY............................KENNEWICK, WA DONALDSON, DANNY ....................NICEVILLE, FL DUDLEY, VERNON ............................RALEIGH, NC DUFNER, LAINE ..............................BUCKEYE, AZ DULL SR, ROBERT ..........................PINEVILLE, LA DYER, STANLEY ..................................EMERY, SD

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HOP, DONALD ..........................ZEPHYRHILLS, FL HOPKINS SR, JACK ..............BOWLING GREEN, FL HOPPNER, NICK ..........................MONTROSE, CO HORGAN, DANIEL ........................HAMILTON, OH HORY, MICHAEL ................................DEBARY, FL HOWELL, DAVID ......................JACKSONVILLE, FL HUDDLESTUN, HAROLD....................EQUALITY, IL HUDNELL, MICHAEL ........................SHELTON, WA HUDSON, BRADLEY ..............SAINT CHARLES, MO HUFFMAN, LARRY ..............MOUNT VERNON, OH HUGHES, PETER ................................CURRIE, NC HUNTER, J DAVID ..........................NORFOLK, VA HUNTER, PIERRE ......................LES COTEAUX, QC HURLEY, ROGER ......................WEST MILTON, OH HUSSEY, JAMES ............................MARIANNA, FL HYDE, ROBERT ............................PLYMOUTH, MN HYDE, ROBIN ..............................PLYMOUTH, MN JACKSON, JIM....................................SMITHS, AL JACOBS JR, HAROLD ....................PLYMOUTH, MI JAMES, JIMMIE ........................HEDGESVILLE, WV JARRELL, THOMAS ........................BLUFF CITY, TN JEFFERIES, THOMAS..................SACRAMENTO, CA JETTE, GENO ............................ORANGE PARK, FL JIMENEZ, ANGEL A ........................SAN JUAN, PR JOHNSON, GAIL ................................PEORIA, AZ JOHNSON, ROBERT ............................PEORIA, AZ JOHNSON, STEVE........................SILVERDALE, WA JONES, JIM ....................................HASKELL, OK JOSE, RALPH......................................FARGO, ND KALAHER, TERRY ............................GILLESPIE, IL KENNEDY, JOHN ......................INDIANAPOLIS, IN KERMICK, HERBERT ......................PENSACOLA, FL KINDSCHI, VIRGIL ..............................BELOIT, WI KING, HAROLD ........................JACKSONVILLE, FL KING, RUSSEL ..................................ODESSA, TX KLEYMANN, CHERYL ............................BIXBY, OK KNIGHT, EARL ..............................PAWTUCKET, RI LAMB, WILLIAM ......................MULLICA HILL, NJ LANCASTER SR, DANNY..................LAKEVIEW, OH LANCASTER, DIANA ..................NEW BOSTON, MI LANTZ, RON ..................................SEMINOLE, FL LARSEN, RONNIE ................WARNER ROBINS, GA LATHAM, CLAY ............................SEVIERVILLE, TN LINEBERGER, EDSEL ............SHERRILLS FORD, NC LITWILLER, RONALD ..........................BADEN, ON LONGFELLOW, ALYNE ......................HEBRON, MD LUMPKIN JR, ROBERT ......................TUCSON, AZ LUST, DONNA ..............................CRESTLINE, OH LYNCH, RICK ..................................GILLETTE, WY LYSNE, JAMES ..............................CHEYENNE, WY MACBIRD, BOB ................................CONROE, TX MACKEY, DANNY ..............................CANTON, GA MAGNUSON, RONALD..................GOOD HOPE, IL MALOTT, CARL ............................BEAVERTON, MI MALOTT, ROSEMARY........................PHOENIX, AZ MALSON, BRUCE....................MITCHELLVILLE, MD MANNING, AL....................................MOBILE, AL MARTIN, RONALD ......................COLDBROOK, NS MARTIN, TOMMY..........................BUCKHEAD, GA MARTINI, DENNIS ........................MANSFIELD, TX MASTERS, JAN ..........................SOUTH BEND, IN MASTERS, LARRY ......................SOUTH BEND, IN MATTSON, SCOTT............................HOPKINS, MN MAUTERER, EDDIE ................DIAMONDHEAD, MS MCBRIDE, DWIGHT ..............OKLAHOMA CITY, OK MCCLINTOCK, PAULINE ........................CASCO, MI MCCOY, HOLLIE........................SAINT MARYS, WV MCDANIEL, IMA ................................CROSBY, TX MCDONALD, RICHARD..........BROKEN ARROW, OK MCGARY, KYLE ........................BENTLEYVILLE, PA MCKENZIE, ROY ..............................BUCKLEY, WA MCMAHAN, JIMMY ..................RIO RANCHO, NM MCMICHAEL SR, PAUL ..................HIGHLAND, CA

MCNICOL, ROBERT ............................GENEVA, FL MCPHAIL, JAMES ........................MISHAWAKA, IN MESSMAN, DENZIL ......................JEFFERSON, TX MICHEAU, WILLARD ......................PORTLAND, IN MILLER, CRAIG ........................SUMMERVILLE, SC MILLER, GARY ................................WAVERLY, OH MITCHELL, MICHAEL ....................RICHMOND, VA MOORE, GEORGE ..........................WATERLOO, IA MORLAN, DONNIE ..........................GALLATIN, TN MORRIS, TERRY ..............MILTON FREEWATER, OR MOTLEY, BERNIE..........................LEXINGTON, NC MOYNAGH, JAMES ..........................VENTURA, CA MULLINS, BILLY ................................SELMER, TN MURPHY, GORDON ..................SAINT JOHNS, NL NATION, RAYMOND ......................GULFPORT, MS NEIL, DENNIS ..................................MILTON, WA NEWELL, MARCELLA......................BELLEVILLE, WI NEWMAN, BOBBY............................LA PORTE, IN NEWTON, BERNARD................CENTER VALLEY, PA NOAH, DONNA ..............COLORADO SPRINGS, CO NOAH, RICHARD ..........................HASTINGS, MN NOLTE, DONALD ............................BRANDON, SD O'NEILL, HELENE ........................SILVERDALE, WA OBERHOLTZER, LARRY....................ASHLAND, OH OLIVER, JOHN ..........................SCOTTSBLUFF, NE ONDOF, ANTHONY ........................NEW BERN, NC ONDOF, JEAN ..............................NEW BERN, NC ORWIG, RONALD................MOUNT PLEASANT, MI OXNER, NATHAN..........................LEXINGTON, SC PAFFEL, DENNIS..................................BELOIT, WI PATTERSON, BOBBY ....................FOXWORTH, MS PEABODY JR, RUSSELL..................BELLEVILLE, MI PECK, THOMAS ..........................LA FOLLETTE, TN PETERSON, MARLENE ..............COON RAPIDS, MN PHILHOWER SR, THOMAS ..........WAUSAUKEE, WI PINET, BOB ..............................BURLINGTON, ON PIPPIN, DANNY ........................PANAMA CITY, FL PIRILLO, JOSEPH ............................ALTOONA, IA PLEVEL, NICK..........................BELLE VERNON, PA POLGREAN, LEROY ............................FRESNO, CA PORTER, CHARLES ........................LONGVIEW, WA PRIDEAUX JR, DONALD ..........NORTH FORT MYERS, FL PUCKETT, ELZIE ..............................MADISON, NC RAMBO, JAMES ........................COLLEGEDALE, TN RANDALL SR, DAN................ORMOND BEACH, FL RANDOLPH, STEVE ........................LITTLETON, CO RATHBONE, FOSTER ..........................AZILDA, ON REEVES, DONALD ..........................MARSHALL, TX RICH, MARI..................................CLEVELAND, TX RICHARDS, ELIZABETH ..............ENGLEWOOD, OH RICHARDS, GERALD ..................ENGLEWOOD, OH RINGER, BARBARA ..........................TELL CITY, IN ROLLO, SONNY..........................TALLAHASSEE, FL SANDEROVICH, DAN ..........................YOQNEAM, SANDERS JR, F T ..................MUSCLE SHOALS, AL SANSCARTIER, JEAN-PIERRE ............DRUMMONDVILLE, QC SAVAGE, SUSAN..............................NEKOOSA, WI SCHIPPERS, LOUIS ............MICHIGAN CENTER, MI SCHNEIDER, ROBERT ......................HERSCHER, IL SCHOECK, JACK ..............................EMPORIA, KS SCOTT, DAN ........................................BIXBY, OK SCOTT, DANIEL ..........................PARAGOULD, AR SCOTT, JOE ..................................PORTLAND, TN SEACORD III, JIM ..............HENDERSONVILLE, NC SEALE, RUBY ................................PITTSBURG, TX SEYFARTH, FRED ................................TRYON, NC SHEPHERD, BOBBY ........................WINFIELD, KS SHIVERS, ROSE ..............................ALGONAC, MI SHOAF, ROBERT ............................SALISBURY, NC SIMPSON, JAMES ............................ADVANCE, NC SMITH, DAVID ............................STATESVILLE, NC SMITH, ROBERT..................................DEWEY, OK SNEDIGAR, JACK ............................BILLINGS, MT

SOWARDS, LARRY ..........................RAEFORD, NC SPARACINO, ANTHONY................FLORAL CITY, FL SPOONER III, ROBERT............TRAVELERS REST, SC STAMPER, STEVE ......................GEORGETOWN, KY STEGMAIER, BILL ....................MUNCY VALLEY, PA STEPHENS, CHESTER ........................BERWICK, IL STEPHENS, RICK ................................TEMPLE, GA STEWART SR, LOWELL GREEN ..........ASHLAND, KY STEWART, WAYNE ........................AMISSVILLE, VA STOLL, JUDY ........................................OLNEY, IL STOUT, ROBERT TAYLOR....................MEBANE, NC STRAKA, THOMAS ..................WINTERSVILLE, OH STUMPF SR, WILLIAM......................MONROE, OH SUMMERFORD, KEN ..........................HAYDEN, AL TAGGART, SANDY ............................BUCHTEL, OH TAGGART, TOM................................BUCHTEL, OH TALBOTT, EDWARD ................SOUTH BOSTON, VA TANNER, MAX ..............................THEODORE, AL TAYLOR, BOBBY ..............................MCCOMB, MS TAYLOR, DAVID ............................HAMILTON, OH TAYLOR, KAREN............................HAMILTON, OH TAYLOR, SUSAN ........................JOHNSTOWN, CO TAYLOR, TED....................................LAURENS, SC TENO, GARY......................................PICTON, ON TERRO, DOUG................................LAFAYETTE, LA TERRYN, LARRY ................SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI TESSMER, JIM ..................APACHE JUNCTION, AZ THAYER, BARBARA ..................MCDONOUGH, GA THILLEN, HARLAND ......................ROCKFORD, IL THOMAS, DANIEL ............NORTH FORT MYERS, FL THOMAS, HERBERT ..........................MOYOCK, NC THOMAS, KAYE ................................MOYOCK, NC THOMAS, ORIN ..........................WINCHESTER, VA THOMPSON, JERALD ..........................KELSO, WA THORPE, ROBERT ......................ALEXANDRIA, VA TIMBS, DAVID ........................MYRTLE BEACH, SC TOLLMAN, ROYCE ..................WALLA WALLA, WA TURCOTTE, DENIS ........................MARATHON, FL TURPLE, GLENN ............................RED DEER, AB VAN NES, ROBERT............................CALGARY, AB VAN SCHAICK, ANTHONY ......FUQUAY VARINA, NC VANBUREN, RICHARD ................GREENEVILLE, TN VEGA, RAFAEL......................BOYNTON BEACH, FL VENNE, JIM ....................................LOUDON, NH VOIGHT, DANA ........................LEHIGH ACRES, FL WALKER, MAYNARD....................LAKE PLACID, FL WARD, RALPH ..................................MUNCIE, IN WATKINS, KEN ..........................MEANSVILLE, GA WHEELER, CHARLES ..............MAGGIE VALLEY, NC WHEELER, JOE..............................UXBRIDGE, MA WHITE, SANDRA ..........................BURGOON, OH WHITE, SHERWIN ................PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ WILKINSON, DONALD ......................MAIDEN, NC WILLBANKS, ROBERT ........................LAYTON, UT WILLIAMS, CARL............................LITTLETON, CO WILLIAMS, DAVID RAY ..............THORNTOWN, IN WILLIAMS, JUDY ..........................LITTLETON, CO WILLIAMSON, RON ..............................AJAX, ON WILLOUGHBY, ROBERT ............PORT ORANGE, FL WILSON, MARGARET ..................SPRINGFIELD, IL WILSON, MELVIN ........................CAPE CORAL, FL WINTERS, SAM ..........................CLARKSVILLE, TN WOLF, RONALD ..............................OLYMPIA, WA WOLFE, PAUL ......................................EUSTIS, FL WOODRUFF, ROBERT PETE ..............MARIETTA, GA WORTHEY, GERALD........................LOUISVILLE, IL WRIGHT, MIKE........................COLUMBIA CITY, IN WYATT, LONNIE ....................................ARAB, AL YAKEL SR, DONALD ....................MILWAUKEE, WI YOUNG, ROBERT ..................WEST SWANZEY, NH ●

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ALLEN, DONALD ...................................FAIRFIELD, CA BOLDT, CLARA..........................................TOLEDO, IA CARSON, JOHN ..............................JACKSONVILLE, IL CARTER, DAVID................................CRYSTAL LAKE, IL COLEMAN, CHARLES ....................TRAVELERS REST, SC COLLINS, JIMMY............................GREEN VALLEY, AZ DODD, JOSH ..................................HOKES BLUFF, AL DODD, KACEY ................................HOKES BLUFF, AL ELLIOTT, KIRK ....................................KAMLOOPS, BC FISHER, STEVEN ............................HUTCHINSON, MN GOINS, SHERWOOD ............................DRY CREEK, LA GRANT, KEN ......................................PENSACOLA, FL GREER, KARLA..................................JONESBORO, GA HEWITT, DAVID ..........................................MESA, AZ HOLTON, DEAN ................................LOUISBURG, NC HOWELL JR, RICHARD ................ALBUQUERQUE, NM HUMPHREY, ROBERT........................CLARKSVILLE, AR HUTCHENS, JIM ..........................PLEASANT VIEW, TN HUTCHENS, SHIRRIN ....................PLEASANT VIEW, TN JOHNSON, ED ........................................BRISTOL, VA JOHNSON, LINDA ..................................BRISTOL, VA KNUDTSON, KAREN ..........................MASON CITY, IA KNUDTSON, RONALD ........................MASON CITY, IA KOLASKE, NEAL ................................MILWAUKEE, WI LANTZ, CHARLES..................................WOOSTER, OH LEWIS, EDWARD ..................................CONCORD, NH LEWIS, JUDITH ....................................CONCORD, NH

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Anthony Beatrice GWRRA #305613 Columbus, OH

Mary Carroll GWRRA #173882-01 Lakewood, WA

Gary Ellinger GWRRA #094057 Logan, OH

Richard Polasek GWRRA #101483 The Villages, FL

Eric Berquist GWRRA #331133 Aurora, OR

William Clopton GWRRA #275414 Houston, TX

Jane Ferguson GWRRA #312468-02 Pleasant Garden, NC

Judy Travis GWRRA #132016-01 Dixon, IL

Paul Betsinger GWRRA #200866 La Crosse, WI

William Davis GWRRA #078407 Seagrove, NC

Wilbur Hodges GWRRA #049884 Brandon, MS

Edgar Biddle GWRRA #307756 Crawfordsville, IN

Barb Dory GWRRA #328318-01 Lake Elsinore, CA

Ronald Magga GWRRA #021083 Troy, MI

Jon Bondy GWRRA #246366-03 Lasalle, ON Canada

Chuck Edwards GWRRA #145369 Head of Chezzetcook, NS Canada

Carolyn McRee GWRRA #090662 Mobile, AL

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Add On................................................42 AIM/Richard Lester..............................56 AJ Cycle & Trike Conversion .................78 Americade ...........................................65 American Honda.............................12-15 Baxley Trailer ......................................45 Big Bike Parts......................................39 California Sidecar...................................5 Centramatic .........................................43 Champion Trikes ................................105 Chrome World Inc ................................45 Corbin ...................................................6 Cozy Winter.........................................44 Danson Trikes ......................................45 East Coast Cycles..................................47 Gene’s Gallery .....................................57 Hannigan Motorsports....................33, 78 Harrison Arkansas ...............................59 Honda of Tupelo ..................................42 J & M Corp ............................................2 J & P Cycles.........................................25 Küryakyn ............................................25 Lawrenceville Honda............................59 Midwest Cycle Pro................................44 Motor Trike..........................................50 MTC Voyager .......................................44 National Cycle .....................................46 Niehaus Cycle Sales .................23, 64, 78 Nolan Helmets.....................................35 North Park Visitors Bureau...................31 PIAA Powersports.................................59 Progressive Insurance ..........................27 Rampage Lifts .....................................79 Rider Insurance ...................................41 Rodgers Custom Trikes .........................79 Saddlemen ..........................................23 Sandhill Journey..................................42 Shawnee Honda...................................11 Sierra Electronics .................................64 The Trike Shop...................................106 Tow-Pac, Inc.........................................81 Trike Alternatives.................................79 Sunrise Honda .....................................11 Ultimate Seats .....................................39 Utopia Products ...................................46 Wing Ding 34 ......................................49 WingStuff.Com.....................................36 YUASA Batteries...................................34 95

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Membership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries.

COUNTRIES ANDORRA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BAHAMAS BERMUDA BELGIUM

BRAZIL BRUNEI CANADA CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK ENGLAND FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUAM HONG KONG

ICELAND INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KOREA

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REPRESENTED: KUWAIT LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MEXICO NEW ZEALAND NORWAY PAKISTAN

PORTUGAL PUERTO RICO REP OF PANAMA REP OF SINGAPORE REP OF SOUTH AFRICA SAUDI ARABIA SCOTLAND

SLOVAKIA SPAIN ST VINCENT SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THE NETHERLANDS

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DIRECTORS: MIKE STIGER...................DIRECTOR ...........................................4552 LEEWARD DRIVE.............................PLEASANT LAKE.............MI ...................49272 ..........................517-420-4535 JERE GOODMAN............INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR .....93 STEFANIGA FARMS DR .......................STAFFORD .....................VA ...................22556 ..........................347-564-1161 DAVE CARTER .................INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR .....1854 WOODHAVEN DR .........................CRYSTAL LAKE ...............IL .....................60014 ..........................815-477-9893 JEFFREY LINER.................INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE .....PO BOX 54 ............................................CALHOUN ....................TN...................37309 ..........................423-336-5835 ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA ...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535 ANTHONY VAN SCHAICK ..RIDER EDUCATION...............................1232 BROOK ARBOR DR.........................CARY ............................NC..................27519 ..........................919-346-1433 PAUL BROSHER ...............LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................8410 ROBERTS RD ..................................HILLIARD........................OH..................43026 ..........................614-851-1256 DAN SANDEROVICH ......GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................MOSHAVA..............................................YOQNEAM ...................ISR ..................20600......................972-542-300-311 BOB GREER ....................CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2738 AUSTIN LN ....................................JONESBORO.................GA ..................30236 ..........................770-473-1316 ANTHONY ONDOF ........RECRUITING AND RETENTION .............2900 TESSIE TRAIL ..................................NEW BERN ...................NC..................28562 ..........................252-636-1413

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DIRECTORS:

ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164 ED BAHRENBURG ........................NORTHEAST (B)....................................P.O. BOX 448 . ..............................CHENANGO BRIDGE ........NY .......................13745 ..............607-427-8777 ROGER HURLEY............................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................201 SOUTHVIEW LANE ..................WEST MILTON ..................OH .......................45383 ..............937-698-4443 BRUCE MEEMAN .........................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ..................1910 7TH AVE. NE.........................AUSTIN.............................MN ......................55912 ..............507-433-4286 ANITA ALKIRE ...............................SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................4331 SUMMIT DR...........................LA MESA...........................CA .......................91941 ..............619-741-8893 BILL GRAY ....................................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................1820 W. KENT PLACE . ..................BROKEN ARROW..............OK .......................74012 ..............918-231-9371 MICHAEL HUDNELL ......................BIG SKY (I) ...........................................211 SE SHADOWOOD DR .............SHELTON ..........................WA.......................98584 ..............360-426-0213 EDWARD GRAZIER .......................APPALACHIAN (N)................................413 MORTON ST ...........................SMYRNA ..........................TN........................37167 ..............615-459-4499 PETER RUSSELL .............................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..........34 WEST PARK...............................LONDON .........................ENG....................SE9 4RH ............02088570525

C A N A D A PHIL CRAVEN ...............................GREAT NORTHWEST (J) ........................BOX 1343 AINSWORTH.................HOT SPRING.....................BC......................V0G 1A0 ............250-353-7108 BOB PINET...................................CENTRAL CANADA (K) .........................1315 SHERWOOD CT. ...................BURLINGTON....................ON .....................L7M1C8 .............905-336-6166 ALLAN TUCKER ............................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L)......................265 STEVENS RD RR 1....................LONDONDERRY ................NS ....................BOM 1MO ...........902-662-2276

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UTAH D/D UT-H UT-M UT-R

DRAPER LAYTON WEST JORDAN OREM

DEAN, C BRAY, R DICKEY, B PETERSON, D

801-209-1822 801-786-0112 801-566-1587 801-798-3417

VERMONT D/D VT-A VT-K

ASHBURNHAM THIBAUDEAU, P RUTLAND ALLEN, D SOUTH BURLINGTON MEUNIER, R

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

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978-827-6091 802-885-9414 802-238-1629

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WALLA WALLA AUBURN VANCOUVER ENUMCLAW CENTRALIA

CORN, J ALEXANDER, G HALL, D MCKENZIE, R VALENTINE, J

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

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CHEYENNE GILLETTE CHEYENNE ROCK SPRINGS CASPER SHERIDAN

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QUINTE

HICKS, D

LONDON

ELLIOTT, R

519-631-3272

TIMMINS

LASCELLE, N

705-268-4968

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MAILLOUX, J

519-735-9658

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MISSISSAUGA

DILLMAN, J

905-828-1804

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PE-A

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307-635-5227 307-682-7900 307-634-9176 307-362-9206 307-277-6968 307-672-0065

902-676-2782

AVOINE, D

QC-D

ST HUBERT

LAFLAMME, M

514-894-5728

QC-G

DRUMMONDVILLE

DIONNE, R

819-394-3330

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CLOUTIER, D

418-289-2382

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SERVISS, J

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GABRUCH, D

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WHITTAKER, L

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WHITEHORSE

WHITTAKER, L

MACAUSLAND, M

902-436-8592

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450-424-6405

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613-399-2066

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VIBY J

WINTHER, P

DK-B

JYLLAND

OLSEN, C

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DONOGHUE, P

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WORTHING

TBA,

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PETRI, J

GE-B

COLOGNE

RAAF, K

45-4057-1050 45-2579 5948

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CALGARY EDMONTON INNISFAIL LETHBRIDGE

SYROISHKA, R BROOKS, T JOHNSON, V HARLAND, B

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HOLLAND WINNIPEG

D/D NB-A NB-S

SHEDIAC MONCTON PENNFIELD

D/D NL-A NL-T

PARADISE SAINT JOHN’S CLARENVILLE

HOFMAN, R ZILKOWSKY, B

D/D

KEFLAVIK

GILBERT, H

IS-A

KEFLAVIK

EIRIKSSON, O

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49-2233-35462

354-893-3793 354-899-8007

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HAINIM, J

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SLOR, Z

972-52-4809020

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HAIFA

ITZIK, D

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CHRISTCHURCH

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HAUGESUND

FRIESTAD, T

47-5-283-1025

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Comes with removable 100% waterproof liner for those rainy days.

Sizes available: Medium — 2XL

From G.H. Meiser & Company, a combination air pressure gauge and inflator. Works with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor, as a standalone gauge or with service station air hoses.

Permits viewing pressure while inflating.

Bleed valve permits fine pressure adjustment.

Brass fittings ensure a tight seal and long service life. 4011001 $19.95 NOTE: The GL1800 does not have an on-board comressor. The EZ Air Gauge will work on the GL1800 tires, but requires access to a compressed air source.

Extension Hose.

$20 100% COTTON PRE-SHRUNK! 3106002 - Large Only Available

Vintage Logo Dark Gray T-Shirt

100% Cotton

3113000-SMALL 3113001-MEDIUM 3113002-LARGE 3113003-XL 3113004-2XL

EZ Air Combo

Black long sleeve shirt with cuffed sleeves.

GW Flex Fit Hat Large /XL #3083001

$15.95 $15.95 $15.95 $15.95 $17.00

GW is embroidered in Gold Stitching with Gold GWRRA on the back.

Blk/Gold Antenna Flag

NEW #3111003 #3111004 #3111005 #3111006

......................$10.95 ......................$11.95 ......................$12.95 ......................$13.95

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$11.00 GWRRA Gold & Nickel Plated Official Buckle

$10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $30.00 $36.00

LICENSE PLATE FRAME 4101003 - GWRRA $6.00 4101005 - AUTOMOTIVE $10.00

$25 + Shipping #4111000

3111300-SMALL 3111001-MEDIUM 3111002-LARGE 3111003-XL 3111004-2XL

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All 4 Rider Education Videos are now available on DVD. Buy the entire set and save. Available are the Co-Rider, Touring/Braking, Trailer and our best selling Slow Speed Cycling Seminar

Size: 3.5" x 2.5"

Short Sleeve Black T-Shirt with Eagle on Front

$13.95

Rider Education DVDs

4081001-Co Rider DVD 4081002-Slow Speed DVD 4081003-Touring & Braking DVD 4081004-Trailering DVD 4081005-3 DVD Package 4081006-4 DVD Package

Front

Small - XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!

4011002 $29.95

$995

GWRRA White T-Shirt

Back

A 10-foot accessory hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use with Gold Wing’s onboard compressor. 4011000 $12.95

100% Cotton

Goodies

Griffin Patch Red

This Month’s GWRRA “Exclusive” Member Specials are Found on Page 64!

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4” Vest Patch 2031002 — $4.50 10” Back Patch 2031003 — $10.00

Griffin Patch Black 4” Vest Patch 2031004 — $5.00 10” Back Patch 2031005 — $12.00

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READERS’ RIDES 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.

1984 GL1200 We are Deb and Scott Justice [GWRRA #121064, of Moody, Texas (formerly from Chicago)], standing behind our pride and joy—a 1984 GL1200 with over 163K-plus miles. This photo was taken at Tonkawa Park in Crawford, Texas (home of former President George W. Bush) during the Spring Fling rally in April of 2011.

Our bike has never been restored, just well-maintained!

1994 GL1500 Here’s a photo of my 1994 GL1500 (that now has 132,707 miles on it) and me (Mark Yoder, GWRRA #326589, of Goshen, Indiana) just as I was leaving on a two-and-a-half-week, 5,000-mile, semi-solo trip last September. I rode with friends in Tampico, Illinois, Delta, Colorado and Harrison, Arizona, and the farthest point I rode from home was Paradise Valley, Arizona.

The Million Dollar Highway in Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park and Arizona’s Petrified Forest and Sedona were some of the highlights of my trip.

2001 Valkyrie This is a photo of us (Tom and Cheryl Beck, GWRRA #255826, of Lafayette, Colorado) on our way home on Labor Day of 2009, following a weekend in Grand Lake, Colorado. Our bike is a 2001 Valkyrie Interstate, named “Big Tig” after our cat “Tigger” who sports the same color scheme, and this is my 13th (and favorite) motorcycle in over 47 years of riding. This photo was taken at the summit (elevation 12,183 feet) of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, and it started to snow shortly after it was taken!

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All About 1800s!

2003 GL1800 This photo of my (Rick Hage, GWRRA #306929, of Buffalo, Minnesota) 2003 Candy Red Wing was taken in July of 2009 just west of Buffalo, Wyoming on Highway 16 through the southern route of the Big Horn Mountain Range. The Big Horns are one of the prettiest rides around and, after the southern route, I rode the northern route also and ended up in Cody, Wyoming. Afterward, I rode north through Chief Joseph Pass and Bear Tooth Pass.

2005 GL1800 We are Mark and Beth Tolliver (GWRRA #286918, of Mitchell, Indiana), and we ride a Candy Black Cherry 2005 GL1800 that we call “Candy”. This picture was taken at the Southernmost Point in Key West, Florida on May 22, 2011 during our 2,974-mile, eight-day trip there from Mitchell, Indiana. We’ve never yet submitted a photo for Wing World, but we sure enjoy looking at those photos every month!

2008 GL1800 This is a photo of Sheila and our (Paul and Sheila Robino, GWRRA #306424 of Oxnard, California) 2008 GL1800 on the second day of our 5,131-mile, 17-day adventure. This particular photo was taken while riding the switchbacks on Highway 9 through Zion National Park in Utah. We rode though 14 States and in all types of weather—extreme heat, hail, rain, dust and fog, and loved every mile of it.

Thank you, Honda, for building the perfect motorcycle!

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Man, What a Ride!

By Sharon Stanley

Sometimes they’re sharp, And sometimes they’re sweeping, These curves in life, That keep on keeping.

Then you adjust the throttle, Never hitting the brake, And lean into the turn, With wisdom and grace.

Sometimes they’re gentle, And sometimes they’re not.

But they keep on coming, Whether you want them or not.

Till you come out straight, On the other side, And say, “Man, what a life!

Man, what a ride!”

Will they bank to the left?

Or bank to the right?

Some keep you guessing, ’Til you feel the truth of the ride.

The photo that inspired this poem…This photo was the impetus for me to write the poem you read here. I took one look at this shot—taken during the Wiggs’ ride along the Ozark Moonshine Run after rounding one of the 110-mile run’s 662 curves—and thought, Man, what a ride! (See their story on page 52 of this issue.) Photo by Sharon Wiggs (obviously!).

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