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A Look at Trike Conversions

A CROSS-COUNTRY JOURNEY HOME —AND BACK AGAIN

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Going Home—and Back Again: My Cross-Country Journey ........................................54

GL1800 Rebuild—Hardin Style............................................................................................49

on June 21 of this year.

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Ride Better: Warm Weather Worries ................................................................................22

Special Bragging Rights: Heroism Comes in Many Forms..............................................10

Speeding Detection Explained..............................................................................................44

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CONTENTS

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ABOUT THE COVER

K N O W L E D G E

August 2010 • Volume 33 Issue 7

GWRRA/Rescue Application ........................................71

Product Previews..............................................................16

Association Leader Listing ............................................80

In Memoriam ....................................................................84

Readers’ Rides ..................................................................88

International News & Views ..........................................14

Wing Ding 33 Hotel List ................................................69

Member Benefits ..............................................................71

Wordsearch Puzzle ..........................................................75

Classifieds ..........................................................................76

Events ..................................................................................78

Finishing Touches ..............................................................85

Focus on GWRRA ..........................................................24

Golden Dealers ................................................................20 GWRRA Official Products ............................................86

Hall of Fame ......................................................................84

In the Zone ..........................................................................4 Just Jokin’ ............................................................................66 Motorcycle Goodies........................................................72

News Briefs ......................................................................12

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Advertisers Listing ..........................................................75

A Word from Your GWRRA Director ..........................7

Readers’ Responses ..........................................................8

Wing Ding 33 Application ..............................................67

Wing Ding 33 Map ..........................................................70 Wordsearch Answers for Prior Month ......................75

Workbench ........................................................................26

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What Do You Want Most from Your Ride?

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s I was sitting here wondering what to write about for an issue that includes many more trikes in it than usual, I had a minor epiphany: While I don’t primarily ride a trike now, someday I might. After all, I realized, my bikes—and many of the reasons I ride— have changed throughout the years. So what’s to say I won’t convert to three wheels someday? And if that’s the case, then what is it about motorcycling that is in my blood for good? After all these years, what is it I want most from my ride?

To find the answer, I began to review my life as a motorcyclist thus far.

I wanted to determine my reasons for riding and to see if there was a single, common thread that has linked them together over the years. After all, many of the reasons I rode as a youngster now carry almost no weight as to why I still ride. For example, the thrill of going dangerously fast around a dirt track, conquering steep slate banks, and jumping over any worthwhile object I could find no longer appeal to me whatsoever.

Still, I love to ride.

The reasons I rode cruiser bikes as a young person in my late teens and early twenties (while they still appeal to me as the spendthrift I am), no longer are the main reasons I ride. I no longer feel I must have an economical means of transportation while in college or so that I can travel long distances on a budget.

Still, I love to ride.

Neither do many of the reasons I rode in my 30s still apply. Back then, I had a 4

I’m sure I’ll have more leisure time and finances. One of the reasons I ride then will be to take extended motorcycling vacations (the kind I can only now read, edit, and dream about when so many of you send in your months-long touring stories to me).

Even if that’s not one of the reasons I ride, I know I’ll still love to ride.

raked, rat bike of a Harley-Davidson and nothing seemed more important to me than the image I projected to others while riding. That image means nothing to me today. Still, I love to ride.

For years now, I’ve owned a 1975 Honda GL1000. I just love the old-school grit of the originals. Call it a want for nostalgia if you will, but I also love the looks and questions I get about my classic bike.

And while I love to ride in comfort (hence, a Gold Wing of course), I don’t mind the “inconveniences” of not having lots of storage space or high-tech options. Since work and personal obligations still abound right now, I can’t often ride long distances anyway. I often just jump on the bike for short jaunts of relaxation. That may change in the future, but for now I also still love to just ride.

I’m guessing my next leap will be to a GL1800, mostly to increase my comfort level and reliability while riding long distances. As I mature in age,

So what’s been my common thread for motorcycling throughout the years?

What’s kept me riding since I was a child and will likely keep me doing so until I reach the grave? For me, it’s the freedom of the ride.

After all these years, the underlying current in all of my reasons for riding can be traced to freedom. The freedom of being out in the wind, of being as unobstructed as possible from all the sights, sounds, and smells of the world. The freedom of exploring new roads (or of rediscovering old ones in a more tangible way) and of tackling the twisties. That freedom of being so “one with the machine” that I feel like an animal who runs free (alone or in a pack), and who must keep alert to keep alive but who considers that trade-off worth it in lieu of the alternative—a caged existence of traveling.

So what do I want most from my ride? The answer is simple: The freedom it provides. And as I look to the future, I doubt that want of freedom will ever change—whether I’m riding on two ● wheels or three.

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A WORD FROM YOUR GWRRA DIRECTOR Another program that Membership Enhancement now has under its wings is the “Chapter of the Year”. Introduced a few years back by my good friends Jim and Sharon Hutchens, the program continues to grow in participation. Currently, Bob and Karla Greer are at the helm and are continuing to refine and improve the program. The program is designed to increase Chapter activity and recognize that success. Those Chapters that have participated in the program have reaped the benefits in improving their Chapter Life through offering their Chapter participants more opportunities for fun. The unique thing about the program is that, regardless of the outcome, your Chapter still wins because of increased participation through the quest to win.

How much do you really know about your fellow Chapter Members? We are brought together by a common interest— motorcycling—but do we really have anything else in common? We all have different professional and personal backgrounds so, without the commonality of our Gold Wings, would we have ever met? The answer to that question is: “Probably not.”

Some of us were referred to GWRRA by friends or family members, but most of us didn’t know anybody the first time we experienced GWRRA. Still, we need to remember that we really aren’t that different because we all love to ride and to experience the peace and serenity that comes with the ride.

Also, we have found through Chapter Life the joy that comes from sharing our common interests with others.

But these questions still remain: What happens if we no longer ride, so that what brought us together in the first place is no longer there? How do we keep our relationships strong for years to come without the ride? It can happen, but it is much more challenging if we lose our focus on our common interest.

RIDING: The Glue that Keeps Us Happy

In general, our Chapters are getting older and, in some cases, there is less riding going on. We understand that this may occur, but is it healthy for our Chapter Life? Probably not. After all, the commonality that brought us together is the glue we need to keep our friendship growing and our Chapters healthy.

If Chapters stop riding, they stop growing.

When new Members join, they want to ride. If they visit a Chapter that has few riding opportunities, they won’t stay. New Members are the life blood of a Chapter. Without this, the Chapter will probably fade away.

Now I know that, thus far, this article has been sort of a downer, but things don’t have to be this way. We have some great Chapter Leaders providing a wonderful Chapter Life for their participants. So we need to share the wealth, look at their success, and find out the brand of “Riding Glue” they’re using.

To keep things interesting, we need to try something different. This can be something new or something that has worked in the past.

And, as Director of GWRRA, I need to work to ensure that our shelves are well-stocked with all types of “Riding Glue”—ideas that others can use to enhance their Chapter Life success.

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But we don’t have all of the answers, and so we also need your ideas to stock these shelves. Let us know what works for you so we can share it with others.

Fortunately, GWRRA has a great program that is our “stock room” of ideas. That, of course, is the Membership Enhancement Program. It is designed to do exactly what the name implies, enhance the Membership’s experience in GWRRA. Much of the success of GWRRA has been through ideas this program has provided to the membership. The International Directors of Membership Enhancement are Ed and Linda Johnson. They are a delightful couple and very approachable. They are good listeners and want to hear about your ideas.

One of the most successful ideas has been the Couple of the Year Program. I’m amazed when the question is asked of a group of current and former Officers, “How many of you have been a Couple of the Year?” The vast majority of the hands go up in the room. This program has been a breeding ground of future leaders and continues to play a major role in the success of our Association.

This program, however, has not reached its full potential; we continue to seek new ideas from our Chapter Leadership on how to further refine the program. We also need to continually evaluate all programs and refine them to ensure broad success. The measurement of success for this program will be when we see the vast majority of our Chapters participating.

In closing, we need to remember that our love of riding our wonderful machines is the glue that brought us together. Our Chapters’ focus needs to center around this ideal. When we lose sight of this focus and perhaps find we have few other common interests, the wheels start to come off of the Chapter.

I believe that you genuinely care for those in your Chapter. We need to have patience and understanding for those around us. Just because we wouldn’t do something or don’t like something, doesn’t mean it is wrong. It just means we are different. We need to be accepting of those differences and accept our friends for who and what they are.

There is no room for judging of others either.

We need to open our minds and our hearts…because you never know, you may just learn something new.

So open up a new can of “Riding Glue” and get out there and have some fun.

GWRRA is strong and vibrant and—with your ideas and continued support—will continue to be for decades to come!

Director of GWRRA, Mike Stiger ●

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GWRRA at the Top of the World!

Here is a follow-up to the article in “International News & Views” in the April 2010 issue of Wing World (page 10) about my wife and Co-Rider Lucille’s attempt to climb Mt. Everest.

On May 7 of this year—at approximately 06:20 Nepal time—Lucille de Beaudrap (GWRRA #286974-01, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) successfully summited Mt. Everest, then returned safely to Base Camp two days later.

In the photos seen here are: Lucille in the Orange down suit (take special note of the GWRRA patch sewn onto the left shoulder of her down suit!) with her good friend and climbing partner Domhnall O’Dochartaigh, also from Edmonton. A summit photo of Lucille in which the GWRRA emblem on her left shoulder is completely unobstructed. And several Members of our local Chapter, AB-B, who came to the airport to welcome Lucille home.

Thanks to all the good wishes from GWRRA Members within AB-B and beyond.

Your support was very much appreciated!

Ted de Beaudrap GWRRA #286974 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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I don’t wish to take anything away from the way Mark does it, but maybe there’s an easier way, especially for those who are not inclined to tinker so much.

I, too, use a CPAP machine and also confronted the issue on how to make a planned, 6,000 mile camping trip across the USA without having power to run the machine. Sleeping well on a trip like this is very important, and here is my solution that I have used since the spring of 1999.

I installed a fused, 12-volt receptacle in my bike’s trunk ($6). I purchased an emergency battery jump-starter that happened to have a 12-volt to 110-volt converter built in ($65). When camp is set up, I simply take the jump-starter out of the trunk and place it in the tent and plug the CPAP into it. It has never run out of power overnight, and I never worry about my bike’s battery being run down.

Another benefit is no tangled cords to mess with.

In the morning when we are ready to leave, I start the bike, plug the jump-starter into the 12-volt receptacle, and away we go. In about two hours, the jump-starter is at full charge and ready for the next night. By this method, there is no extra drain on the bike’s battery. Also if anyone in the group has a battery problem, I have a jump-starter ready to help.

convenient that you have continuous 12 volts while traveling.

I hope my solution also works for anyone struggling with this issue, as a good night’s sleep is most important when on the road all day.

Ken Miller GWRRA #61171 Grain Valley, MO I carry my CPAP machine with me also while traveling, but it so happens my machine does not have a DC port; however, I could run it on an AC inverter.

Motorcycle batteries are not marine batteries and are not meant to be deep cycled. If I were going to pull a trailer, a small, deep cycle battery would be on my list or one of those jumpstart power sources with a built-in tire pump.

Some even have AC inverters; you can recharge it off the bike while traveling the next day.

I don’t camp but have been known to spend a few hours at the Iron Butt Motel, sleeping alongside the bike at a rest stop or other convenient place. So keeping the heated jacket liner going has been done for a few quick naps in cooler temps.

Motorcycle batteries can go bad really quickly. I once was stuck on the side of the road with a dead battery and a brand new, un-serviced battery in the side box.

Donald A. Jones GWRRA #200711 Perkasie, PA

Input on Sleep Apnea/Camping Article in July Issue [Important!: Before attempting these, or any other type of similar, CPAP solutions, please consult your physician for medical advice.]

I just received my July 2010 Wing World and want to comment on the “Sleep Apnea/Camping” article by Mark Douglas on page 14.

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I haven’t seen a jump-starter with a built-in converter recently, but the prices of jump-starters have declined over time, and converters can be purchased cheaply almost anywhere. They plug into any 12-volt receptacle. Take any 110-volt charger along and charge the cell phone, etc., as you go down the road. Don’t want the jump-starter in the trunk? Install the 12-volt receptacle anyplace that it is

Caution: In regard to the preceding letters, neither the authors nor GWRRA or any of its affiliates assumes any responsibility for damage to one’s motorcycle nor injuries to one’s person that may be sustained while using the products, or attempting the procedures, ● noted in these letters.

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In this department, we include some of the many photos we receive each month that do not necessarily fall into the other departments we’ve established over the years. We understand that, as one large family, we often have more to brag about than just our bikes. So here’s your opportunity to share those accomplishments (and just plain fun anecdotes) with the entire Association! Send photos and text to “Bragging Rights,” Wing World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450 or by email to editor@gwrra.org.

HEROISM COMES IN MANY FORMS ON-K Members Join Other Canadians to Honor Fallen Veterans

We here in Canada have started something that has spread to the USA, England, and Australia. It wasn’t something organized; it seemed to just happen on its own.

Our fallen Heroes from the Afghan war are flown home to a military base in central Canada for the solemn repatriation ceremony, where Canada accepts our fallen Heroes to rejoin their family and friends. They are then driven to Toronto along Highway 401 on a renamed section of “The Highway of Heroes”. From there, they are taken to their home city or town.

The part that wasn’t organized is that thousands of Canadians line the road and its overpasses to show respect for the soldier and his or her family as the hearse and family pass by.

So far, we have done this for our 145 Heroes.

Kingston, Ontario’s Chapter K, of Region K, has shown up for a good number of these returns. Our Chapter Director holds a white cross with a Canadian flag pin for every soldier lost, and the flag holds the year, name and rank of each one. We are there as the hearse and family leave the base and are escorted to Toronto by police.

It is never easy to be at these ceremonies, but the support from Canadians is overwhelming, and Canadian flags are in every hand.

(Submitted by John Palmer, GWRRA #139393, of Kingston, Ontario, Canada.)

Officer NgTang has been a Tampa motorcycle officer since 2003 and was nominated by Corporal William Shaw. Officer NgTang is active in the community in both charity events and addressing the issue of traffic safety at local events.

The Chapter presented Officer NgTang a plaque and proclamations from Governor Charlie Crist and Tampa Mayor Pam Lorio designating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Major Sophia Teague accepted the traveling plaque on behalf of the Tampa Police Department, where it will be displayed for a year.

Officer NgTang was accompanied to the meeting by his wife, Debra.

In addition, Major Teague and Sergeant Carl Giguere from the Tampa Police Department Special Support Division were guests of the Chapter.

Chapter FL1-A solicits nominations from the Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol. Motorcycle officers from the Sheriff’s Office have had the distinction of winning the award four times, the Tampa Police Department twice, and the Florida Highway Patrol has won once.

(Submitted by Joanne Jacob, Chapter FL1-A Public Relations Coordinator.)

Honoring a Hero of a Different Sort Lynn Hunt (GWRRA #168627, of St. George, Utah) recently took his grandson Jaden Bandley on a 6,312-mile trip from their hometown to Key West, Florida and back. Years earlier Lynn had taken his daughter—Jaden’s mother—on several trips, including a three-week trip to Chicago after her high school graduation.

Each day on their trip, “Grandpa” and Jaden changed the lettering on the back to signify which number day of the trip it was. “We got a lot of comments from those who visited with us,” Lynn says.

He adds that his 2002 GL1800—with matching Bushtec trailer— has 111,000 miles but was so great that he and Jaden got back two days early. “Darn,” he says about that, then jokes, “I hope to last as long as this Gold Wing.”

“I’ve now taken my wife, my three children, and nine of my 11 grandkids on rides like this, although some of the trips were not quite as long,” Lynn, a riding veteran of over 25 years, says.

We think his efforts also deserve a hero’s salute. ●

Tampa’s FL1-A Honors Motorcycle Officer For the second year in a row, Chapter FL1-A Tampa honored a Tampa Police Department member as the Motorcycle Officer of the Year. At the Chapter’s May 15th meeting, Police Officer James NgTang accepted the seventh annual Motorcycle Officer of the Year award from the Chapter.

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Wingy was located in the photo on that page (just above the red bag behind the rider). Robert 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 70 of this issue.)

Wing World Corrections ● On page 71 of the July issue, (in the “New and Different Vendors You’ll Find at Wing Ding 32” article), the website for the Phaze One Inc. / Cycle Armor listing was incorrect. The correct website is www.phazeonepolish.com. ● In the LEDs, Chrome, and Cleaners article in the July issue, the price for Add On Inc.’s GL1500 Chrome Rear Side Covers (page 40) was incorrect. The MSRP should have been listed as $179.95. ● In the LEDs, Chrome, and Cleaners article in the July issue, the wrong photo accompanied the Boogey Lights’ entry on page 39. In fact this Ring of Fire, seen here, is a photo from Bumper Custom Lites, which specializes in custom flexible LED lighting products and key LED highlighting. Bumper Custom Lites can be reached at (630) 650-0504 or www.bumpercustomlites.com.

Tour Dates for All New 2010-2011 International Motorcycle Shows: Hot New Look For 12-city Nationwide Tour Reinventing itself for the 30th annual nationwide tour, the International Motorcycle Shows® is set to take over 12 cities across the country. From New York to California, powersports fans from all lifestyles will be treated to a 21st century experience designed to invoke more passion, excitement, sense of belonging and product selection than ever before, say show representatives.

The International Motorcycle Shows will feature gear, accessories, stunt shows, demo rides, new rider programs, must-attend seminars, kid’s activities, media previews and more. Additional opportunities will exist for licensed riders to test ride new motorcycles at five locations including Dallas, San Mateo, Long Beach, Greenville and Daytona Beach. An added media preview in Chicago will supplement existing media events in Long Beach and New York, showcasing the latest new vehicles and product debuts.

“We are thrilled to bring an electrified and eye-popping allnew International Motorcycle Show to 12 cities across the country where long-time bikers, potential new riders, friends and family can immerse themselves in the world of powersports,” says International Motorcycle Shows Director Jeff D’Entremont. “This

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For more information visit motorcycleshows.com.

The 2010-2011 International Motorcycle Shows 12-city tour schedule is as follows: ● November 12-14, 2010 Dallas Convention Center Dallas, TX ● November 19-21, 2010 San Mateo County Event Center San Mateo, CA ● December 10-12, 2010 Qwest Field & Event Center Seattle, WA ● December 17-19, 2010 Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA ● January 7-9, 2011 Rock Financial Showplace Novi, MI ● January 14-16, 2011 Washington Convention Center Washington D.C. ● January 21-23, 2011 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY ● January 28-30, 2011 I-X Center Cleveland, OH ● February 4-6, 2011 Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, MN ● February 11-13, 2011 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Chicago, IL ● February 25-27, 2011 Carolina First Center Greenville, SC ● March 9-12, 2011 Ocean Center Daytona Beach, FL

International Women Riders Congress and Festival in Canada this August

Canada’s inaugural International Women Riders Congress and Festival (IWCF) will take place at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario, August 11 to 15, 2010, thanks to the efforts of the Women Riders’ Council of the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) and presented by Honda.

With a theme of One World, One Ride, the IWCF will celebrate the achievements of women riders from across Canada and around the world while offering opportunities to enhance rider safety and enjoyment through skills training and educational seminars. “There will be a focus on common ground, creating synergy and reinforcing women riders as leaders and role models,” says MCC. “Our vision is to continue making a positive difference in our motorcycling community and beyond.”

It will be both educational and festive—with networking opportunities, organized tours, a charity trail ride, skills challenges, demo rides and vendors—and have something for both novice and experienced riders from all disciplines of riding.

For more information, visit www.motorcycling.ca. ●

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“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.

In April during the ride to Wuerzburg, in front of the Franconia spring, are (L to R): Walter and Peggy Lee, Joseph and Elke Mosler, Carroll Randall, Joachim and Andrea Schmidt, Juergen and Karin Petri, Norbert Heuser, Natalia and Larry Erickson, and Pedro Schroeder.

This Coming August!

From August 20 to 22, 2010, the District of Germany will meet in the Eifel village of Simmeroth-Steckenborn, not far away from the cities of Bonn and Cologne (GPS coordinates: Lat = 50º 37’ 46,56” N, Lon = 6º 21’ 10,59” E) We would like to invite any Member of GWRRA, both inside and outside of Germany, who might be interested to participate. Members of other Gold Wing associations are also very much welcomed.

Please contact Joachim Schmidt at wingerschmidt@freenet.de if you plan to attend and if you need further information.

(Submitted by Juergen Petri, District Director of Germany.)

Global Couple; Global Wing

In March at the Wing, Wine & Dine are (L to R) Norbert Heuser, Ant and Petra Geiger, Lucia and Carroll Randall, Juergen and Karin Petri, and Peggy and Walter Lee. (Not shown in the photo is Gandalph Geiger, son of Ant and Petra, who shot this nice picture.

My name is Charles Nadal (seen here with my Co-Rider Cecile). I am a Member of the GWRRA in France.

However, we had been living in New York for business and joined GWRRA with the Chapter W in Rochester. We were received in this Chapter and enjoyed Wing Ding in Charles and Cecile.

Greenville, South Carolina in 2008.

This year, we were in France and our bike—with the New York plate—ended up at the “French Wing Ding” in the city of Epinal.

We have joined the group in France but are still Members of the NY-W Chapter as well.

GWRRA District of Germany Activities One photo shows our District Members during our two-day Wing, Wine & Dine event in March 2010 in the area of the “Palatine Forrest”. We all had a wonderful culinary wine-tasting experience at an extraordinary location.

Eight different wines were offered during a delicious four-course meal. Our group consisted of Americans and Germans and, the more wine we tasted, the more it became obvious that all of us have talents in speaking both languages at the same time!

The other photo shows Members of the District during our two-day ride to Wuerzburg in April 2010. Wuerzburg is home of a magnificent baroque-style bishop’s residence which is a World Heritage Site since 1981.

Part of our get-together were also Lucia Randall, as well as Ant, Petra and Gandalph Geiger. The weather was perfect for riding. We celebrated our meeting at a wonderful Greek restaurant and stayed the night in a 450-year-old tavern which had been operated for 16 generations by the same family.

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Just some of the Gold Wings gathered at the “French Wing Ding” in Epinal.

With the New York license plate in France.

(Submitted by Charles Nadal, GWRRA #280779, of Marcay, France.) ●

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IRONHORSE TRAILERS INTRODUCES A TRAILER BUILT ESPECIALLY FOR WINGS

and its light weight, one person can move it around a semi-level driveway or parking lot with bikes on board—no more pinpoint tow vehicle positioning to hook up!

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With eight-and-one-half feet width at your handlebars, a floor that’s 12.5 feet long and almost 8 feet wide, plenty of clearance for all but the most extreme windshields, and standard non-slip floors, Ironhorse Trailers says its new WideBody lets you load and strap down a couple of Wings side by side without having to be an acrobat.

Its 15 inch tires and aerodynamic fiberglass body also make it easy to move around parking lots by hand and so easy to tow that you won’t need to stop to refuel nearly so often, the company says.

They add that the WideBody was designed with three primary objectives. First, that it have as much width at the handlebars as possible without requiring a “Wide Load” sign. Second, that its owners shouldn’t have to buy a heavy duty pickup to tow it. And third, that it be clearly recognizable as a member of the Ironhorse Trailers family.

With a full size SUV or pickup, you can run with the big dogs on the interstate, changing lanes and passing slowpokes at will, Ironhorse says, and despite its apparent bulk, with a full size SUV or pickup, the shape of its sides ensures that extension mirrors are an option but not a necessity.

They add that the trailer is wide enough to carry two Gold Wings side by side without staggering the wheel chocks and that they deliberately included excess load capacity tires and a 3500 lb suspension so that you can carry well over a ton of bikes and other biking essentials (higher rated tires and a 5000 lb suspension optional). Plus, Ironhorse adds, with its standard rolling jack behind the coupler, its single axle 16

Disabled Motorcycle Riders—North American Continent Distributor of Kliktronic Electric Shift Sytems—introduces Kliktronic’s new modular twin lever brake system for disabled motorcycle riders who cannot use their right foot for rear brake operation.

The company says the KLever 2 Brake System is the only one of its kind in the world that offers independent operation of both front and rear brakes using just one hand (can alternatively be configured with a clutch and brake system)—plus is custom built in England for each motorcycle. In the case of trike applications, they note, the rear brake is situated on the top of the system; the front brake is configured below. The rider pulls the top lever first, which applies a 60-40 optimal braking pattern as they catch the bottom lever, which can be cocked 20 degrees.

MSRP is $1,940. For more information, photos, FAQs, and to order, visit www.disabledmotorcyclerider.com or call (941) 723-9817.

WOODWING ART’S “BEST OF SHOW” TROPHY Woodwing Art (aka WWA) says it is proud to introduce its newest unique product—a “Best of Show” trophy made from exotic and domestic hardwoods and embellished with the finest Mother of Pearl and Abalone shell inlaid in the headlights and tail lights.

“It’s nothing short of a piece of art, finished to a very high gloss, showcasing the same exemplary quality as in WWA’s classic 17-inch personalized wooden motorcycle plaques,” say the company’s owner/operators Mitch and Marie Kilgore, who’ve been GWRRA Members since 2006.

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Centramatic says its GL1800 balancers are now available in 304 Grade High Polish Stainless Steel that will never rust. “We listened and brought you a beautiful product that gives you: better tire life of 35% to 50% more; better ride quality; less vibration; increased stability; and less fatigue. Plus, it looks great too,” they say.

Still the same great product with the same great warranty, 5-year unlimited mileage and 30-day money-back guarantee, adds Centramatic, you may never have to balance your tires and wheels again. “If you ever thought that a GL1800 couldn’t ride any better or smoother, it can with Centramatic Balancers!” the company says.

“This product was tested last year at seven GWRRA District rallies,” they add, “and nine Districts and two Regions are using them as trophies and awards.” In keeping with GWRRA’s current thrust for membership retention, the Kilgore’s add that, “WWA’s trophy concept not only increases bike show attendance and generates enthusiasm among bike show participants, it is also economical by allowing Regions, Districts or Chapters to hold an event with no leftover trophies.”

They add that the “Best of Show” trophy (a $100 value) is provided free-of-charge to bike show hosts that award WWA’s standard show trophies for all categories except for “Best of Show”. Plus, a professional-quality photo is provided to each bike show host for use on its relative website.

For more information, visit www.woodwingart.com or call (985) 848-0005.

Centramatic adds that it has been the world leader in on-board balancing technology for over 25 years primarily because of its customers. “They have dictated their needs to us, and we have always listened,” they say. “Well, we listened again. We had been asked over and over ‘what about chrome?’; we heard you and took that idea to the next level, and we look forward to serving the GL1800 Gold Wing community for a long time to come.”

MSRP (two fronts; one rear), $269.95; for Valkyrie and GL1800 trikes (two fronts only), $179.95. For more information and to order, visit www.centramatic.com or call (800) 523-8473.

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CENTRAMATIC NOW OFFERS 304 GRADE HIGH POLISH STAINLESS STEEL

“Are you a trike owner wanting to feel patriotic by flying our country’s flag but don’t have a luggage rack?” asks American Motorcycle Accessories. “We have the answer with the new #AMA2026 Gold Wing Trike Billet Flag Poles that mount behind most trike license plates.”

The company says these high quality billet flag poles are perfect for the rider who is looking for American-made quality and who’s looking for another option to mount motorcycles flags.

“If you do have a luggage rack, guard railing, etc.,” says American Motorcycle Accessories, “we do a full billet flag pole line that offers a spring loaded folding option for bike covers or non-folding option, and both 6” x 12” flag heights are available. All billet is machined with pride in our Southern California facility. If you’re going to fly your Chapter, District, Region or other GWRRA flags, and/or your State, Province, or Country’s flags, do it proud with us!”

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A Gift That Didn’t Get Very Far on Its Own: Sportland 2 (Oak Creek, Wisconsin) AND Chicago Cycle (Lincolnwood, Illinois) ur 10th wedding anniversary was fast approaching, and I really wanted my gift to my wife to be something special and memorable. Though Michelle and I had always enjoyed riding two-up on our 2002 Gold Wing, I had seen signs she might be itching for her own two-wheeler. What better gift than her own motorcycle?

My winning bid on eBay captured a 2005 Honda VTX 1300S with only 750 miles, located at a car dealership in Plymouth, Wisconsin. It looked to be in pristine condition.

The next day, using my airline employee privileges, I hopped a flight to Milwaukee with my Gold Book, helmet, riding gear, bungee cords, and a few other essentials. My grand idea was to ride it to our home in Georgia (on the south side of Atlanta) in two days. Based on my calculations, the 876 miles would take 14-and-a-half hours.

By 1 p.m. that day, I was on the bike for the ride home. As a spoiled Goldwinger who’s used to plenty of instrumentation and gadgets, I had to quickly adjust to the Honda VTX and its lone speedometer (plus warning/indicator lights).

After an hour on the highway, I thought it smart to grab a bite to eat before committing to a longer leg. I had a quick sandwich at a super gas station on the interstate then suited up, turned the key, hit the ignition switch and got that dreaded “Chug, chug, click” then nothing. The battery was dead. That’s when it hit me: I recalled seeing a trickle charger on the showroom floor just before I’d left the dealership. They’d probably been kind enough to charge it right before my arrival, but that does little for a battery that’s been sitting mostly idle since the bike left the factory in 2005. Stupid me, I thought. Of course this VTX would need a new battery, but now what?

My redemption came with the realization that I’d been smart enough to pack my Gold Book. I went back into the sandwich shop for a phone book to peruse the local dealerships. As luck would have it, Justin Reinl at Sportland 2 in Oak Creek said I was only one exit from his location and that they happened to have one VTX 1300 battery in stock. Why the bike started for me with one last, desperate push of the ignition switch is beyond me, but it did, and off I went.

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Sympathetic to my needs, Justin volunteered to install the new battery and tighten my clutch and brake cables for free. Thanks to Justin’s help and kindness, I was once again rolling down the highway.

Michelle Enigenburg poses on her 10th anniversary present from her husband, Chet.

Now, according to the Owner’s Manual, the VTX had a 4.8 gallon fuel tank (0.8 was reserve).

My Gold Wing faithfully returned an average of 40 mpg. So why shouldn’t this bike be about the same? I figured. Four usable gallons should safely net me 130 miles. Wrong! With barely 100 miles under my belt—south of Milwaukee and locked on the interstate in stop-and-go traffic— the Honda started to sputter and rolled to a dead stop on the shoulder. A peek inside the gas tank confirmed I was out of gas. No sweat, I thought, that’s what the reserve is for. Thankfully, the bike started and back out into the fray I went.

My primary target was the next off-ramp with a gas station. However, it wasn’t four miles before I found myself gliding to a stop again. Off came all my protective gear as I retrieved my cell phone to begin my quest for roadside assistance.

Several passing motorists yelled to see if I was okay, but it wasn’t until a pair of “two-wheeled Samaritans” pulled up on their beautiful ’04 Victory motorcycles that my luck changed. Ray and Kathy DeJesus, of Chicago, raced off and soon returned with a small gas can. Though Ray refused to take any money, both had shown me the kind of compassion that places the motorcycle brotherhood (and sisterhood, too) above all the rest.

By then, the rush hour traffic had worsened as the Chicago city limits came into view, and the VTX wasn’t idling without a lot of help from me, the throttle, and the choke. Also, the sky was growing dark. With traffic at a standstill, my patience was growing so thin I wasn’t thinking clearly. I left the interstate defeated.

Out came the Gold Book again. This time Erik Pedtke, Service Department representative for Chicago Cycle in Lincolnwood, Illinois answered. Erik assured me they’d do whatever it took to get me back on the road. I followed his perfect directions and made it to their location within five minutes of closing.

Erik and his team diagnosed the problem as gummed-up carburetors but insisted on a thorough check-out before they’d give the thumbs-up to continue. The next morning, they cleaned the carbs, tuned the bike, and checked all the fluids, tires, and other critical components. Erik provided updates and finally said my VTX was ready to roll.

Unfortunately, by then the weather south of Indiana had deteriorated to where tornadoes and heavy accumulations of rain were inevitable.

Arrangements were made for an auto carrier to transport my wife’s gift the remaining distance, and I jumped on a plane to return home empty handed.

But one final kudo goes to Erik and Chicago Cycle. The driver of the first transport truck argued that a fork lift was needed to raise my bike (in straps) to the upper deck, where it would be secured for the trip home. Using exceptional judgment, Erik and his team (on my behalf and in my absence) refused to comply and did not release the bike.

A second truck was dispatched days later, and the bike made it safely to our home—where I presented it to my wife to inaugurate our tenth happy year together.

Thanks to all the great folks who played a role in my “anniversary gift adventure,” and thanks to GWRRA for my invaluable Gold Book—a must-have on a Gold Wing, or not!

Chet Enigenburg, GWRRA #300761 Fayetteville, GA ● Wing World

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otorcycle riding is an activity that takes all of us outdoors. For many of us, the riding season is comprised of summer with some spring and some fall periods. For others, the best riding times are during the spring and fall seasons due to excessive heat in the summer months. But for all of us, we are likely to be riding in hot weather at least some part of the year.

Since too much heat can cause severe medical emergencies, it is very important to know how to avoid becoming a victim of the heat.

So how do we avoid heat stress, or more severe conditions—like hyperthermia—to remain safe? Let’s review some warm weather riding tips.

Warm Weather Riding Tips: First: Make sure you have gear appropriate for the weather.

Consider what you will wear to cover your arms while riding in direct sunlight during daylight hours (if you are lucky enough to avoid the rain). If you have it, a mesh jacket provides unparalleled ventilation and abrasion resistance. A denim shirt is another alternative that is fairly lightweight and offers better protection than T-shirt material. Protection is important, but keep in mind that when you are comfortable, you are able to focus on the act of riding.

Denim is a common choice for long pants, but you might want to think about purchasing motorcycle-specific riding pants for extra protection. Gloves are the other area where the ambient temperature is usually factored into the decision of what to wear. Perforated leather 22

gloves will breathe better than solid leather.

Another good choice would be mesh gloves which—like the jackets made of similar material—provide great ventilation coupled with superior abrasion resistance. They are worth considering.

Also, consider carrying a water-absorbing collar that you can soak in water and wear around your neck to help keep you cool. Or be prepared to soak and wear your shirt or T-shirt at a rest stop in the hottest weather.

Second: Plan to maintain your hydration level.

Every time you stop for gas or a rest break in hot weather, take time to drink enough fluids to replace what you lose through perspiration.

This should be at least eight ounces per hour during the heat of the day.

You may think that your clothes are not holding an entire cup of sweat that you could wring out of them. And that’s probably true.

But while you are riding, some of your perspiration is soaked up by your clothes and is carried away by the air flowing around you. And some moisture evaporates directly from your skin. It must all be replaced to keep your system hydrated.

A simple way to determine if you are getting enough fluids is to monitor your output at rest stops. In short, if you are drinking frequently but don’t have to go at each rest stop, then you probably are not drinking enough.

Modify this as necessary for your own situation. Carry a bottle of water to drink from whenever you need it. Be sure to refill it at rest stops.

Third: Remain aware of your own physical condition.

Exposure to too much heat for too long can result in hyperthermia. This is the condition where your body cannot properly regulate your internal temperature and your temperature rises uncontrollably. If allowed to reach this state, it is a medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.

The key is to prevent your body from reaching this condition. Watch for symptoms like the absence of sweat in hot weather. This could mean your body has lost too much water and cannot produce any more sweat, the principal means of temperature regulation. Without the ability to sweat, the core temperature of the body will rise quickly.

Other early warning symptoms include confusion, headache, dizziness, redness of the skin, often most noticeable on the face.

If you notice any of these symptoms in yourself or those riding with you, find the nearest place to sit down, drink lots of water (preferably not ice cold water), and relax in the shade or an air-conditioned space. Remove gear and loosen clothing to allow the body to cool itself. Increase the frequency of breaks during the hottest part of the day. And definitely get out the water-absorbing collar or soak your shirt at this time. It will help bring your body temperature back down.

Conclusion: With the right gear and travel plans—that include frequent breaks with plenty of water—you can enjoy riding safely even in the hottest weather. ●

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How Wing Ding Began and GWRRA Grew (Part 2 of

“Happy Birthday GWRRA” from June issue)

By Nick Hoppner

Formed in June of 1977 with seven Members total at the first meeting, GWRRA quickly grew and Members began saying they wanted to host a national rally. Hence, Wing Ding was born in 1979 in Phoenix, Arizona.

After three initial years of Wing Dings in the late-summer heat of Phoenix, the Gold Wing rally began its practice of moving to different locations around the United States—eventually settling on the July 4th week to avoid conflict with other major rallies (though, for 2011, the dates are a bit later in July). The ever-watchful Honda Motor Company was fascinated by the phenomenal growth of GWRRA and delighted to learn from this ready-made source of consumer information.

Honda company representatives eagerly gathered Members’ opinions, fascinated by the widespread addition by Wingers of aftermarket accessories like hard fairings and windshields, saddlebags, travel trunks, audio systems, CB radios and plush saddles. Not surprisingly, Honda brought out its own turnkey tourers—the GL1100 Interstate in 1980, and the GL1100 Aspencade in 1982. Factory endorsed luxury touring for motorcyclists was born.

GWRRA established its four-tiered Rider Education Program in 1983. It has been copied by other organizations, yet remains the single, most successful participatory organizational safety program for motorcyclists of them all.

As Honda developed newer, larger, and more elaborate touring machines, GWRRA grew as well—to more than 30,000 Members. In the early ’80s, the GL1100 was succeeded by the GL1200—an even stronger machine. Then Honda trumped all its competitors (and there were several at the time) when it released the astonishing GL1500 in the fall of 1987. Here was an overwhelmingly large-looking, six-cylinder motorcycle with integrated saddlebags and travel trunk and even parking-lot friendly reverse!

It was to become the most successful touring model of all time, selling thou-

sands and thousands of units during its 12-year run. And as the “ultimate” Gold Wing set sales records, GWRRA also grew—to more than 60,000 Members.

As pressure to establish Chapters began to be felt, GWRRA established its Leadership Training Division to support its vast cadre of volunteer leaders—many of whom could benefit by educational units in communications, organizational, and planning skills.

Supplementing its Gold Book program of voluntary Member-to-Member highway assistance, GWRRA added its “Rescue” and optional “Rescue Plus” commercially supported highway assistance programs in 1999.

With the new millennium came a wholly redesigned Gold Wing—the 2001 GL1800—announced in the fall of 2000. Wrapped around race-bike configurations like an aluminum spar frame and single-sided swing arm with mono-shock rear suspension, the GL1800 astonished everyone with its new levels of performance and handling. The Wing developed sport-bike riding capabilities.

In the years since 2001, Honda has added new levels of comfort and electronic sophistication to new generations of the GL1800 Gold Wing. Simultaneously, GWRRA has offered updated benefits and an informative and entertaining presence on the World Wide Web. Yet despite the new levels of electronic wizardry, the hallmark of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association continues to be the Members’one-on-one sharing of the basic tenets of friendship, fun, safety and knowledge. It’s still about people who ride a Wing meeting other people who also ride a Wing. It’s still about making friends, sharing some tips on motorcycle care and maintenance, planning rides to take together, and having fun.

All-in-all, it’s a simple concept—and has yielded a 30-plus-year heritage of which we can all be proud! ●

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

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

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Question About Hooking Up My CB

Dear Stu Oltman, I have a 2002 GL1800 with 54,000 miles on it. I previously owned another 2002 GL1800 that had 127,000 miles. A close friend of mine used to own a 2006. My question is: Why is it when the cruise control is engaged, that it does not engage immediately?

If you hold the throttle at the same speed as when you engage it, it will never engage. If you slow your speed by around 3 mph, it finally engages. Or, if you push the increase button three or four times, it will engage that way.

Everyone I have talked to who has the GL1800 says theirs reacts the same way. Even a Harley will engage the second you push the activate button. Is there any adjustment that can be made to rectify this problem?

Thank you for your time on this matter Dale Grusell GWRRA #173130 Lake Havasu City, AZ

Hi Stu, I’m back again with another question. When I was at Wing Ding in Tulsa last summer, I bought a Cobra handheld CB and mounting equipment from Sierra Electronics to use on my 1995 Gold Wing Aspencade.

I have two sets of questions: First, where is the best place to attach the wiring to get power to the CB? Is it wiring under the seat? If so, which wiring bundle? Or would it be better to attach to the accessory connectors?

Second, there are two attach points on the accessory connectors on my bike, which are both + +. In the Clymer Service Manual they are + -. Which is correct?

As always, thanks for your help.

Larry Miller GWRRA #177560 Kenosha, WI

Dale, to set the cruise control to any particular speed, the cruise master switch must first be on. After reaching the desired speed, the rider presses the set/decel switch and releases manual control of the throttle.

In theory, the cruise control would then maintain the set speed. But in practice, most GL1800s I’ve examined were delivered with the cruise actuator cable improperly adjusted. This usually causes the bike to drop below the set speed when the throttle is released before the cruise control starts maintaining throttle position. The cure for this is to adjust the cruise actuator cable as per the instructions in the service manual.

Note that pushing the increase button three or four (or a hundred!) times will not cause the cruise to engage. It will merely cause the set speed to increase if the cruise is already engaged. If it weren’t, the increase button would have no effect whatsoever.

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Larry, unless your ’95 Wing’s accessory terminals are different from others I’ve seen, they’re labeled + and -. Clean off the dirt and look again, or check them with a voltmeter with the key switch on. And yes, those terminals would be my choice for powering the CB radio, provided other things weren’t already drawing power from them. The accessory terminals have a 5-amp limit, and only the + terminal is fused.

Stu

1800 Suspension Hi Stu, what can I do to improve the suspension on my 2004 Gold Wing?

I do not have that much trouble with tire life, but tire cupping is infuriating, which I feel is a result of an ancient suspension technology on an otherwise fantastic machine. If I had the money to throw at it, I’d have the Traxxion Suspension installed. The upgrade is amazing. Fork brace? Tapered bearings?

Progressive springs?

What can I do to improve the suspension and hopefully get more than 5,000 miles on a set of tires before they start to ‘sing’? Thanks.

Dennis Smouse GWRRA #99035 Monroeton, PA Hi Dennis, there are so many variables involved with tire life, that without the ability to examine a particular bike, its riders, and the load it carries, it wouldn’t be possible for me to even offer an opinion as to reasons for irregular tread wear—on that particular bike. But there are things which, generally speaking, cause problems. Most serious of these, in my opinion, is the material of which the rear shock’s preload adjuster hose is made. This issue, which has been detailed time and again in these pages, can cause riders to believe their suspensions are correctly adjusted when, in fact, absolutely ZERO preload has been added to the base setting. Yes, the LCD may indicate a reading of 12 or more.

But we’ve seen systems so badly out of whack, that the adjuster didn’t begin compressing the rear spring from its base setting until #15 appeared on the dash display. When the rear shock adjuster is functioning as designed, maximum spring compression will result in a gap of 14 mm or slightly more between the shock adjuster body and the white plastic upper spring seat. Many we’ve seen had half that or less at a display reading of #25. This problem will cause a loaded GL1800 to ride low in the rear, altering the steering geometry and promoting irregular tire wear. It will also cause the bike to ride like a tank and promote odd handling quirks. The addition of Traxxion, Progressive, or Hyperpro rear springs will provide little relief unless this condition is corrected through installation of a more suitable adjuster pressure hose— one that doesn’t swell and increase the volume of the preload adjustment device.

Max from Traxxion and I discussed this problem at length several years ago, and Traxxion subsequently sourced a braided, stainless hose for installation as a replacement. My experience has been that provided the rider uses the preload adjuster correctly, those upgrade hoses

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will correct much of the GL1800’s tire wear and handling problems, even using the original equipment rear spring.

Stu

1994 GL1500A Speedometer Hi Stu, I have a 1994 GL1500A with almost 220,000 miles on the clock. For the last couple of years, in temperatures lower than 45 degrees Fahrenheit, the speedometer sometimes makes a squealing noise. (It would quit when the speed got lower than 45 mph.)

Lately it has been getting worse. Last night, it would squeal as slow as 15 mph. I have put a light lubricant on the end of the speedometer cable but have had no success in stopping the squeal. I am wondering if I should have the speedometer rebuilt and if you could suggest a shop that I could send it to?

Thanks for any help or suggestions you might have in resolving this problem.

Randy Whitely GWRRA #183195 Glide, OR

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Randy, I’m not aware of a facility that can rebuild these instruments. But at nearly a quarter of a million miles, yours likely needs that service. You might try riding the bike with the speedo cable disconnected from the instrument, just to make sure that the noise is coming from the instrument—not from the cable. If the instrument itself is the source of the noise, a serviceable used one would be my preferred solution.

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Gas Mileage Question Hi Stu, I have a 2001 1800 Gold Wing with 78,000 miles on it. When I first got the bike with a little over 50,000 miles, I was getting a little over 40 miles per gallon of gas. Presently I am getting between 35 and 38 miles per gallon.

I read about someone with a similar problem, who mentioned that an 02 sensor in the cylinder block was faulty. I have put in new spark plugs, new air cleaner, and made sure my tires are the recommended pressure, and I’m still getting in the mid- to upper-30’s on gas. I know that speed is a factor in mileage, so the last tank I drove around 65 mph and still got only 35.7 miles per gallon.

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sensor? Is it a big job to get to the sensor?

Thanks for your reply.

Gordon Wiebe GWRRA #312551 Hillsboro, KS Gordon, your Wing has two oxygen sensors located in the exhaust system, not in the engine block. These were a known issue on 2001 Wings, and a modified sensor wiring harness was the cure. However, the issue always caused the FI light to illuminate. Even though your F1 Light may not be lit, it’s still possible that either of those sensors isn’t working correctly. Most O2 sensor faults require the use of a lab scope for diagnosis, but your dealership may be able to detect a fault using the very rudimentary test procedures outlined in the factory service manual. Your bike has two knock sensors—one in each cylinder head.

Should either detect the slightest engine knock, ignition timing may be automatically retarded to compensate. Naturally, this would reduce fuel mileage. Try switching to a different brand and/or grade of fuel. You might also want to run a bottle of fuel system cleaner through the bike to help remove carbon deposits that could contribute to engine knock.

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Cruise Control on 1800 Gold Wing Stu, like most GWRRA Members, the first thing I turn to in the magazine is “Workbench”. You are very informative to my 70-year-old gear head mind. Keep up the excellent job.

I just f inished my third total rebuild of an 1800 Wing. I have a great appreciation for the engineering on this f ine motorcycle. I have the OEM Service Manuals for all Wing 1800s, but they do not address this exact problem that I have.

When I reach approximately 15 mph, the cruise set light starts blinking and continues until I shut the engine off. The troubleshooting tree in the manual does not show this same scenario.

During riding, I push cruise on, and it lights up on the panel but will not engage.

All systems on this 2003 Wing work well. I have reverse and all its indicator lights. As you know, it is quite time consuming to remove all panels to do all the electrical pin checks. I am hoping you can pull a rabbit out of the hat, but I think it is time to get the Allen wrenches out and remove covers.

I have my fingers crossed, thanks to you. Appreciate any help you can throw my way. Thank you.

Via email, Hardin Terrell

Hardin, the one time I had to troubleshoot this symptom, the fault was a broken solder connection inside the cruise actuator. But there are many other possibilities.

Follow the diagnostic procedure presented for this symptom, beginning on page 21-5 of the factory service manual.

Stu

Pulling a Trailer Stu, I have a 2005 Gold Wing and am going to pull a cargo trailer cross-country, so I hope you can help answer a few questions.

What pressure would you recommend I use for the shocks, and what weight and speed limits other than the ones posted on the side of the road should I stay with?

I guess it would be better to have more weight in the back of the trailer (over the trailer tires) and less in the saddlebags or the trunk? I have Dunlop Elite-3s on the bike and Carlisle 4.80-12 with a load range code B for trailer tires.

Thanks for any help or suggestions you may have. I am leaving soon for three weeks.

Brad Elton GWRRA #299689 Ogden, UT

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Brad, actually I’d recommend loading your Wing to its maximum limit before loading anything in the trailer. More weight on the bike’s rear wheel will make it less likely to enter a skid should maximum braking become necessary. Don’t forget—a trailer develops kinetic energy and momentum that will be transferred to the bike during braking. The heavier the trailer and the greater the towing speed, the greater those forces will be. As for loading over the trailer’s wheels, that could cause the trailer to sway back and forth at speed. Weigh the loaded trailer, and insure that 10 to 15 percent of the trailer’s total weight is bearing on the bike’s hitch. Reposition packed items as necessary.

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GL1500 Shutting Down Hi Stu, I have a 1997 1500 SE with 116,000 miles. I was out last weekend on a ride with 93 miles on the full tank of gas for that leg of riding (with two other bikes in the hills; elevation did not exceed 1800 feet).

I came up over a rise, and the bike just shut down. It took about five minutes to restart, and it seemed fine. About 10 miles down the road, it did it again. This time, it took a little longer to get going, but it did start and seemed to run fine. Five more miles, and it shut down completely—would not run for more than a few feet and sounded very rough.

Each time I stopped, I’d open the gas tank and would get the “hiss”, which made me immediately think “vapor lock”. I eventually had to have it towed and, upon starting it today (two days later), it fired up on the first time. I should also mention that it was very hot (in the high 80s, low 90s F), and my Kisan voltmeter showed 13.9 that day (versus 14.5 normally).

And it ran fine before the first shutdown.

Was I correct in my vapor lock theory? And, if so, what is the fix (if any)? Thanks for your help.

Via email, Don Hughes Don, I doubt you were suffering vapor lock. Heat-related failures or intermittent operation of the fuel pump are a well-documented phenomenon. Often, refilling with fresh, cool fuel will immediately “fix” the bike for maybe 50 miles, until the contents of the tank heat back up. Replacement of the fuel pump is your most likely solution.

Stu

Static Noise Stu, I’ve gone with molded earplugs to protect my hearing. They are great for minimizing noise while normally providing great audio fidelity.

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mittent buzzing whenever I use cruise control, a static-like sound that is unaffected by volume or mute controls. At times it sounds so much like Morse code that my distraction is nearly total.

I’ve tried two different brands of plugs with identical results. I don’t know if this interference is coming through the system or is being picked up by the leads. Can you suggest any preventive measures? Thanks.

Larry Stone GWRRA #307788 Bluefield, WV Larry, you’re hearing electrical noise caused by operation of the cruise actuator.

Those ear plugs eliminate virtually all outside noise, effectively amplifying all signals coming in through their tiny speakers, including any unwanted signals. Other than disengaging the cruise control, I don’t know of any way to get around this issue. Honda already embedded a noise filter in the harness to address it. It seems to work well enough when using typical helmet headsets or fairing speakers, but you’re dealing with an environment similar to wearing a high-grade headset in the music appreciation room at a library. If that music appreciation room contained the same number of sources of electrical noise as your Wing, you’d have the same complaint.

Stu

Intermittent Charging Problem on GL1500 Hello Stu, I have a 1980 1500 with an intermittent charging problem. When I start the bike with the choke on, the idle is at 2000 rpm, voltage at battery is 12v and dropping. If I quickly rev the engine, the voltage

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will come up to 14.5v and will stay there.

After the bike is warmed up, I shut it off and restart, the idle is now 1000 rpm, the voltage at battery is 12v and dropping.

When the engine is revved, the voltage will come up to 14v and stay there. If the bike is started and left on idle without touching the throttle it will run until the battery is drained. Also, I have changed the battery with no change. Thanks.

Robert Meers GWRRA #316799 New Westminster, B.C., Canada Robert, assuming your bike is a 1990 GL1500 (there is no 1980 GL1500), your problem is likely to be stuck carbon brushes in the alternator. Order a set of new brushes from your dealer, and install them after thoroughly cleaning out the brush holders.

Stu Hello, and thank you for the reply.

Sorry for the typo…it’s a 1989. It was the brushes, and I also replaced the battery. The bike runs fine now.

Robert Meers

Motor Oil Stu, I own a 2000 SE with 80,000 miles.

Could I change to full synthetic? I use Honda blend hp4 without Moly, or should I go with Moly? One dealer said Moly, another said without. Help…

Via email, Ben Burke Ben, I believe your owners manual has the answer to your question in the section showing recommended engine oils. Honda’s engine oils “with Moly” do not meet the JASO MA requirements shown in your owners manual. They are

rated JASO MB, as shown on the back of the bottle. Do not, under any circumstances, use Honda oils “with Moly” in a GL1800. I wouldn’t recommend that oil for any machine with a wet clutch, but especially not for a GL1800. But yes, you can use a synthetic oil if you like.

Select one that meets JASO MA and is the recommended viscosity for your bike.

Stu

Another Motor Oil Question Stu, I imagine this is a question you’ve answered numerous times in one form or another. I have a 2002 Gold Wing with 39,000 miles. Since I bought it new, I have always used Pennzoil 10w40 motorcycle oil in the engine. I have just learned that Pennzoil has discontinued making this particular version of their motor oil. Three questions for you: 1. I have two quarts of Pennzoil 10w40 motorcycle oil left in my stock. Would it be harmful to my Gold Wing if, at the next oil change, I mixed these two quarts with, say, two quarts of Honda 10w40 or any other brand of the same weight oil?

2. Is it going to cause any harm (that you know of) when I change from Pennzoil brand 10w40 to another brand of 10w40 motorcycle oil?

3. Would it cause any harm (that you know of) if I switched from 10w40 standard petroleum motorcycle oil to a 10w40 synthetic motorcycle oil?

I greatly appreciate the advice you give and appreciate and look forward to your answers.

Mansel Guerry GWRRA #144482 Canton, MS

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Mansel, 1. Though all modern motor oils are supposed to be compatible with one another, different brands and grades of motor oil may contain different additive packages which may or may not play well together. I doubt it will cause any problems to mix them, though I personally would not.

2. No 3. No. Stu

Synthetic Oil? Hi Stu, I own a 2009 Gold Wing 1800.

I am sure you have answered this question before, but I have looked back through my past issues and can’t find it. What are your feelings on synthetic oil for Gold Wings?

I am coming up for my first 4,000-mile oil change, and I would like to put Amsoil Synthetic oil for motorcycles in my bike. The Amsoil rep says I can go 8,000 miles between oil changes. I have talked to two Gold Wing dealers in my area about this, and they say not to do it, that I need to run the Honda oil and change it every 4,000 mile so as not to void my warranty. I bought the extended warranty for a total of seven years, so I sure don’t want to void my warranty.

I can buy the Amsoil for the same price as I pay for the Honda oil. Do you know for sure that this will void my warranty? What oil do you recommend? Thanks.

Mike Lampkins GWRRA #317096 Johnson City, TN

been “loved to death” by previous owners.

An independent service shop specializing in older bikes is your best bet for service on a vintage Wing. Because I’m not familiar with the area in which you live, I’d suggest asking other local riders about independent shops, or simply look in the Yellow Pages.

Stu

’90. Is there anyone in my area that can support me? I of course will join again if I can get service/ part on an older one.

Your thoughts would really be appreciated. I have never owned anything but Honda Wings (three), and I need to ride again!

Via email, Otto Wilkinson Otto, as you may be aware, many dealers will not attempt to service bikes older than ten years. This is because of parts shortages, lack of service literature, lack of special service tools, lack of mechanics old enough to remember how to work on the beasts, and the myriad problems often presented by older bikes—many of which have

1984 Gold Wing Aspencade Stu, I bought my bike (’84 Aspencade) new in 1984 and, for 25 years, we’ve had a lot of fun together. However in 2009, on the way home from town, it began to run rough.

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Mike, according to your owners manual, you can use any approved oil for 8,000 miles—Amsoil or otherwise. Your Honda dealer is mistaken. Use of non-Honda oil and/or filters will not void your warranty.

If they insist you use only genuine Honda oil to keep your warranty in force, you might suggest to them that they review the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act. Use whatever oil you like, as long as it meets the requirements outlined in your owners manual. And change it as often as you like—intervals not to exceed those recommended in your owners manual.

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Checking the bike over, I couldn’t find anything that I thought would cause the problem. Reading the owner’s and service manual didn’t help either.

I went off to the Honda shop, where they said they cleaned the carbs; however, the problem was still there. When I took it back to the shop, they refused to work on it because it was “too old”. We had a little fight before I got my money back.

Next stop was to Suzuki. They also cleaned the carbs (twice) and repaired an electrical problem. But the problem is still there, and what follows is a summary of that problem: ● Needs starter fluid (Ether) to get it started when cold. ● Choke must be wide-open to keep engine running when it is cold. ● Without choking, engine dies when the bike is standing still after warming up. ● Need a lot of choke to get the bike moving. ● After reaching 40 mph, the choke can be turned off and the bike appears to run okay. But as soon as the clutch is pulled to downshift, the engine dies. (Open the clutch, get the engine running again, but your back to playing with the choke to keep it running.)

I have run out of ideas on what the problem is but I personally think it is a simple one, we just can’t seem to locate it. Do you have any suggestions?

P.S. When Wing World shows up every month, your articles are the first ones I read.

Keep up the good work.

John E. Bonnette GWRRA #3890 Blossom, TX John, I can almost guarantee you that the pilot circuits in those carbs are plugged up. This isn’t something that can be fixed by a carb “cleaning”, which usually means nothing more than hosing down the carbs with an aerosol can of cleaner. The carburetors need to be completely disassembled, down to the last little cotter pin, all parts thoroughly cleaned, then correctly reassembled using new gaskets and fuel inlet needles. By the way, congratulations on getting your money back for the carb service that didn’t fix the issue. Most folks just suck it up and walk away.

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1986 SEi Surging in First Gear Stu, I have a 1986 Aspencade SEi with 32K on the odometer. I bought it back in September of 2009 and rode it some before I put it away for the winter. Still, I could tell it wasn’t running right.

In March of this year, I took it apart and cleaned as many of the electrical plugs as I could. Then I cleaned the throttle valves and synced them according to my Clymer manual. I had fouled out plugs in cylinders 1 & 3. I suspected one of the ignition coils, but this didn’t make sense since they control cylinders 1 & 2, and 3 & 4.

Still, I started taking apart the air cleaner and associated parts so I could check the ignition coils, only to find that the hose that went to one of the sensors was not in the tee fitting that it was supposed to be in. This sensor controls cylinders 1 & 3.

Then I started cleaning out the air cleaner base and found handfuls of shredded air cleaner and mouse crap, so I vacuumed all of that out. Then I fired it up, and it was running like a champ. I wanted to take it for a ride but, when I put it in first gear, it started to surge forward. I had to hold in the hand brake to stop it from surging forward. Still, I was able to take it for a ride and it seemed to run fantastic.

The next day, I decided to sync it again and then to take it for a ride. After syncing it, I started it up. When I put it in first gear, it actually surged forward and then died. I restarted it and then tried to go for a ride, but I couldn’t get it out of first gear. It seems like when I pull in the clutch, it is almost idling too high to switch gears. Please help. (By the way, I read your column religiously.)

Tim Biedermann GWRRA #320229 Tinley Park, IL Tim, creeping forward with the clutch lever squeezed could be caused either by a clutch release system in need of bleeding or repair, or by a gummed up clutch in which the plates are stuck to each other.

You should be able to get the bike into neutral with the engine not running by simply pulling up on the shift lever while rotating the rear wheel by hand. My hunch is that the rpm is increasing because the clutch is partially releasing— enough to let the clutch slip a bit, but not enough to facilitate gear changing. Adjust the idle speed correctly in neutral. If the bike surges forward and stalls when selecting first gear, don’t attempt to increase idle speed to prevent this.

Instead, repair the issues with the clutch.

Stu

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My SEi is Acting Up! Stu, I recently got out my ’86 SEi from its winter slumber. In riding it around, everything was fine. But then I noticed the voltage started to drop. Of course it would quit running once it got down to about 9 volts.

I found the battery failed a load test and replaced it with a new, sealed Yuasa unit. I trickle charged it before installing it. Then the bike ran fine, charging normal, (13.8) for about 20 miles. But then it started with the

voltage drop again.

No one wants to look at this, so I’m on my own. The stator’s been previously straight-wired properly, and the bike has about 46K miles. Where do I start? Help!

Ed Cunningham GWRRA #147073 Conyers, GA Ed, the stator may have been hardwired, but check the connections at the volt-

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age regulator. You may find the China Syndrome up there.

Stu Thanks Stu. That’s what I did and found a burned block connector and some kindergarten wiring to boot! Everything’s good now.

Appreciate you writing back.

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June 2010 “Flooded 1976 Gold Wing” Gerbing Heated Clothing Hookup Hi Stu, you may have addressed this question before, but I haven’t read about it. I have an ’02 Wing that has been converted to a trike. When my wife and I ride, it’s usually on long trips with others (which means the trailer is hooked up and the CB is on, plus the Sirius and all the lights on the trike and the trailer).

The question is: Is there a good way of hooking up our Gerbing heated coats? What do you recommend? I really don’t want to blow or overload the system. Up here in the north country of New York, warm clothing can make a difference between a long, or a short, ride.

By the way, I read your column all the time and am amazed at your knowledge. Wish we had someone like you in our area. Thank you.

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Hi Stu, I was reading your advice to Frank Bailey (on page 28 of the June 2010 issue) regarding his flooded 1976 Gold Wing, and it raised a question.

In his description of the problem with his Wing, Frank states that the engine had been flooded numerous times and now the compression is low. However, a wet test increases the compression to within normal limits. Doesn’t this indicate worn rings? And couldn’t repeated flooding result in rapid ring wear (unburned fuel thinning the oil on the cylinder wall and rings, resulting in more friction)?

I’m not sure, however, that this would result in difficulty starting a cold engine. It would seem that it could make it difficult, but it’s been a while since I was a mechanic, so I don’t recall if that’s an indicated result. Thanks for your time.

P.S. As a new Member, this is my first issue of Wing World. I must say I’m very impressed, and I really like what you’re doing with the free tech advice!

Ed Heffernan GWRRA #324611 Montesano, WA Ed, low compression would cause difficult starting—cold or hot. I’m not convinced that adding oil to a flat engine’s cylinders would result in a better seal all around the pistons. More likely, he’s adding enough oil that the combustion chamber volume is reduced. It’s also possible that he’s using an automotive compression tester without a Schrader valve in the plug thread end. That effectively makes the tester hose part of the combustion chamber, increasing its volume and lowering the reading. This doesn’t affect the reading nearly as much on most car engines, where the cylinders and chambers are much larger than those of a motorcycle. With those variables in the mix, I chose to ignore Frank’s 125 psi compression statement and focus on the carbs, which are usually the main culprits on these old machines.

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A Conversation with

TRIKE CONVERSION Manufacturers

By Dean Scott, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Whether or not you have ever considered converting a two-wheeled motorcycle to a trike, it’s undeniable many riders do and enjoy them immensely. In fact, some leading consumer motorcycle magazines are now even making dedicated room within their pages each month for the inclusion of trike kits and custom-made trikes.

Gold Wing riders, in particular, seem to enjoy (and purchase) trike conversions. Who can deny that we see more and more of them each year at events? In light of this fact, we thought we’d take a moment to ask some of the leading trikes manufacturers in the industry several questions, including what they find to be especially unique and appealing about their kits. (In addition, we’ve included some trike alternatives.)

And though we know some riders choose to convert their two-wheeled motorcycle to a trike because of health or safety reasons, there are many riders who also choose to do so simply for comfort or for the look it creates. But whatever the appeal is to the customer, we wanted to ask manufacturers what appealed to them about creating their trike kit in the first place. Specifically, we asked them:

What motivated your company to design and/or produce this type of trike kit?

TRIKE CONVERSION COMPANY ANSWERS: EuroWing: My passion for trikes.

Lehman: Lehman created the first modern trike conversions— starting with (our owner) John’s first trike in 1985—to provide a more comfortable, stable, and enjoyable motorcycle riding experience. After 25 years of trike conversions, these are still the primary benefits of choosing three wheels.

Trigg Trikes: We want to see bikers and riders be able to enjoy or continue to enjoy the freedom of the open road comfortably and safely.

The Trike Shop/Roadsmith: We built VW-powered trikes in the 1970s (and through 2008). That’s what trikes were back then. The first conversion kits began to be seen in the early ’90s. We could see this would be the future of trikes, so we began interviewing people about what they liked and disliked about their new trike conversion. Generally, people liked them but said they rode rough. So we figured why not use the Independent suspension system that we had used for so many years on our full-built trikes; we introduced our first IRS trike in 1994.

California Sidecars: CSC recognized the market direction for the aging rider and the exceptional performance of the Gold Wing bikes. CSC wanted to create the best riding and best looking trike to give this advanced rider an opportunity to continue the enjoyment of the sport of motorcycling.

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Champion: The Gold Wing is the best platform for a trike because of the good power to weight ratio, great reliability and solid performance. Champion carefully listens to the riding public and uses that knowledge to help fine-tune our product lines.

Danson: It began with the realization that there was strong demand for trike kits for scooters throughout the world. Yet there were very few available, and fewer still that offered the rider performance, safety, and eye-catching appeal.

Motor Trike: The demands of our customers were the motivation behind the Adventure. Our existing customers have always been happy with the performance of our solid axle kits, but our new customers wanted an independent rear suspension. We invested in the necessary research and development time to get it right and were able to improve on an already great product.

TRIKE ALTERNATIVE COMPANY ANSWERS: Trike Alternatives: Our customers wanted an alternative to a conventional trike conversion that would allow them the same two-wheel ride they have enjoyed most of their riding life if they now needed the extra stability of a trike at slow speeds and stops. The momentum of the motorcycle keeps it upright at speed while our wheels are unlocked and out of the way.

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TRIKE CONVERSION

California Sidecars “CSC has been making trikes since 1995, and our Cobra kits have been designed by our in-house engineers. CSC is the only manufacturer who elected to build their suspension from the ground up; no auto parts and used products modified in its construction. We did this to create the best possible riding performance with unmatched styling and design. Our Cobra kit is a well engineered, high performance formula 1 race car designed independent suspension which provides the rider with the best handling and comfort experience available in the market.”

(800) 824-1523 or (434) 263-6500, www.californiasidecar.com

D.F.T., Inc. “Since 1993, we offer only an independent suspension because I have always—and will always—believe that an independent suspension is the only way to go, period. Plus, our swing arm is the stock unit. It keeps the stock drive line in play.”

(800) 895-3711, www.dfttrikes.com

Champion Trikes “We now offer the Independent Suspension and a Variable Control Sway (VCS) for both the Honda and Harley-Davidson markets. Champion uses forged alloy components in our new independent suspension to reduce weight and increase strength.

All drive components are automotive grade for durability and years of serviceability. In addition, we also use adjustable nitrogen gas shocks for better performance.”

(800) 875-0949, www.championtrikes.com August 2010

EurowingUSA LLC “Our Ultratech offers semi-independent to limit the lean angle for more stability in corners. Also, we are one of the few that keep the linked braking system, that comes with the GL1800, intact. It’s easy on the arms and handles with precision. We finally give the rider the possibility to really be in control of the vehicle.”

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Motor Trike "The on-the-fly adjustability of our air suspension is the greatest advantage of our kit. It has been available for years on our solid axle kits, and when combined with the independent kit, the ride quality is unsurpassed. Many people in the industry offer different options for different rider preferences. Our standard equipment air suspension allows our customers push-button comfort riding by themselves, 2-up, or 2-up with a trailer and cargo."

(800) 90-TRIKE, www.motortrike.com

Hannigan Motorsports “We only offer independent because it gives the best ride.

Twin trailing arms move up and away from road bumps, making for a very comfortable ride. The drive shaft and universal joints are the original Honda and stay in the same position (straight in-line).

The Honda is a touring motorcycle with a comfortable touring design, and the Hannigan Trike complements the stock bike. The bike becomes more comfortable and stable.”

(270) 753-4256, www.hannigantrikes.com

The Trike Shop/Roadsmith “Our Roadsmith trike conversions feature a dual lateral trailing arm design that provides a longer wheelbase and a more comfortable ride. We control body roll with a stabilizer or sway bar. By having a small amount of body roll, the trike can keep its tires firmly planted on the ground. A more rigid design will not only ride rougher but is more likely to lift a tire in an emergency sharp turn.”

(800) 331-0705, www.trikeshop.com

Lehman Trikes “Lehman Trikes ‘Genuine No-Lean Suspension’ is designed specifically to maintain maximum stability and minimize the effects of body roll and sway. By minimizing body roll, the center of gravity doesn’t shift and the front wheel stays upright. This results in consistent handling and superb control. Lehman swing arm is designed to maintain original suspension travel and adjustment. Monarch II utilizes Lehman’s specially designed ‘cushion-ride’ rear end mounting system for additional ride compliance.”

(888) 3WHEELS, www.lehmantrikes.com

Trigg Trikes “I believe that the greatest advantage of our kits is our torsion arm suspension and 15-inch wheels and tires. With a smoother ride, our kits provide stability, comfort, and safety to the rider. Our kits are affordable for the working man. We take great pride in that.”

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Danson Trikes, LLC “On our conversion for the Silver wing 600, we use 15-inch machined aluminum American Racing wheels with 195x50x15 tires. This feature makes our trike kit safer with heavier loads and creates less tire side roll on harder turns. With safety and performance in mind, we design our trike kits specifically for each scooter. They are not universal ‘bolt-ons’. This affords us the opportunity to make each kit as safe as possible by considering the intricacies of that particular make and model scooter during design and manufacturing.”

(303) 682-5047, www.DansonTrikes.com

TRIKE ALTERNATIVE:

“The Insta-Drive helps assist the rider in moving their motorcycle both forward and backward in tight places. The Insta-Drive will operate without the engine of the motorcycle being turned on, which makes the product environmentally friendly as well as efficient. The Insta-Drive is completely contained within the Insta-Trike or Mini-Trike system. Installation is simple and can be performed by the customer if they already have the Insta-Trike or Mini-Trike system.

When the customer purchases the Insta-Trike or Mini-Trike, they can purchase the Insta-Drive at the same time and it will come pre-installed with the system.”

(815) 936-0923 or (866) 694-3500 (toll free), www.tow-pacinc.com

Trike Alternatives Inc.’s Ghost Wheels and Retract-A-Wheel “Our riders will experience the ride they love for the reason they started riding in the first place...leaning into the twisties. When the hydraulic system is ‘locked’, they will also gain the stability of a trike when stopping, going around a parking lot, or any other time they need the stability of a trike. They go from bike to trike at the flip of a switch on the handle bar.”

(888) 452-2552, www.trikealternative.com

Motorcycle Tour Conversion’s Voyager “The greatest advantage of the Voyager Convertible Kit is the simplicity in removing it from a two-wheel motorcycle and the simplicity in changing the Voyager to fit different motorcycles. For example, a Voyager from a Gold Wing GL1500 can change over to a Harley-Davidson Dresser by only needing new mounting hardware.”

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Can-Am’s Spyder “The Spyder roadster line is a dedicated three-wheel vehicle that comes from the dealer. There are no steps for the customer to complete in order to ride. They simply buy the Spyder and ride it home that day. Our advantage in the market is the Vehicle Stability System (VSS) that includes ABS, Traction Control, and Stability Control.”

(888) 864-2002, www.can-am.brp.com] ● Wing World

Speeding Detection Explained

By Wayne Chen, CEO and Co-Founder of Adaptiv Technologies, LLC

Nothing ruins a ride faster than getting a speeding ticket. We all hate getting them, and we all know how easy it is for us to be going faster than the posted speed limit— whether we’re conscious of it or not.

Sure, most of us ride responsibly and try to obey the posted speed limit, but it’s nearly impossible to do so all the time. For instance, how many times have you gotten yourself completely immersed in a ride—to where you’re just enjoying the road and the surrounding scenery without realizing that you’re going faster than you’re supposed to? Or how many times have you just been cruising along on a back country road when, all of the sudden, the speed limit drops by 30 mph as you enter a small town—and the posted sign is conveniently hidden behind a tree?

Radar Guns So how do law enforcement agencies catch us speeding? There are several ways. The most common speed detection device out there is the radar gun. The radar gun was first used in the 1950s and is still the predominant speed measuring device used by law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S. Radar gun works by emitting radio waves at a determined frequency. When the waves bounce off a moving object (i.e., you on your bike), their frequency is shifted in proportion to the speed. The radar gun then uses the frequency shift (aka the Doppler Effect) to determine your speed. It can be used either stationary or while in motion and has the capability of picking up vehicle speeds whether the vehicle is going in the same—or opposite—direction of travel.

While the radar gun has worked well for law enforcement agencies for over 60 years, it has its share of drawbacks. One such drawback is that, in heavy traffic situations, older radar guns will tend to pick up the speed of the largest vehicle, not necessarily the fastest vehicle.

Actually, this is a great advantage to us riders since our vehicles are usually the smallest vehicles on the road. However, according to Carl Fors at Speed Measurement Laboratories, some of the latest radar guns have addressed this issue and can now pick up speed readings of motorcycles at distances in excess of one-half mile.

Another drawback of radar guns is that the radio waves they emit bounce off almost everything. Because of this, these waves can be picked up by radar detectors. A radar detector will alert you if there is any radar gun being 44

operated nearby, usually before the radar gun can pick up a reading on your vehicle.

However, don’t think that owning a radar detector is a guaranteed way to keep from getting caught by radar guns. If you are in the only vehicle on the road and the hidden law enforcement officer waits until you get very close before turning on the radar gun, you won’t get much of a warning from a radar detector.

Laser Guns Laser gun, or Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), is starting to be used more throughout the U.S. It uses infrared beams, instead of radio waves, to calculate the speed of vehicles.

Since infrared is a beam of light, the laser gun has to be precisely aimed at the vehicle it is targeting. It also differs from radar in that this infrared beam doesn’t scatter like the radio waves from the radar gun. According to Fors, “Laser’s infrared beam is a mere 18 inches wide at 500 feet, compared to a traditional radar gun of 150 feet or all four lanes of an interstate highway.” This makes laser gun extremely accurate when obtaining the speed of the targeted vehicle.

But while LIDAR is generally accurate, it does have its drawbacks as well. It has to be stationary when it’s being used, and it doesn’t work all that well in adverse weather conditions, such as heavy fog or rain. (The drawback regarding being used in adverse weather, however, is being addressed. According to Mr. Fors, newer laser guns are capable of targeting and obtaining readings in all sorts of adverse weathers.)

Speed Cameras and Other Techniques

Is There Anything a Rider Can Do? So, with all the aforementioned methods law enforcement agencies have on their side, what can we do to lower our chances of getting a ticket?

The best and the most obvious way is to not speed. Paying attention to the posted speed limit and constantly checking the speedometer should save you from getting tickets, and it’s also a good riding habit as well.

Being aware of your situation and environment can also help prevent you from getting a ticket. Law enforcement officers often like to hide around a turn or sit beyond the crest of a hill to catch people speeding. Check your speed before you approach these situations and, if you’re going a tad fast, back off a bit.

Lastly, having a radar detector can also help. Once you learn how to use it, it’s a great tool to help prevent getting tickets; however, it won’t guarantee you’re not going to get ticketed.

Hopefully, the information provided here will help you avoid getting that dreaded speeding ticket the next time you head out for a ride.

Bottom line is this—ride aware! Enjoy your ride, but be aware of the posted speed limit, your speed, and the situation that you’re in.

About the author: Wayne Chen says he began Adaptiv Technologies, LLC after getting frustrated with trying to rig car radar detectors to his motorcycle. The company was formed in 2004, and its TPX™—the world’s first fully-integrated, portable motorcycle radar and laser detection system designed for American and Metric Cruiser, Sport, and Touring bikes—hit the market in 2008. ●

Speed cameras are also gaining popularity in parts of the country for being an efficient means for state and local agencies to enforce speed limits.

Speed cameras typically employ a built-in, short-range radar gun or sensors embedded in the roadway and capture images of speeding vehicles. Tickets are then issued through the mail to the infracting vehicle. While this is an efficient way for the state and local agencies to enforce the speed limit, its legalities are currently being questioned, and the future of speed cameras is uncertain.

Other techniques used by law enforcement include the use of spotting airplanes and good ol’ fashioned pacing.

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THANK YOU! YOU HAVE PURCHASED MORE UNITS IN THE PAST 6 WEEKS THAN WE PLANNED FOR….

SO WE HAVE SOLD OUT THE 20I0 PRODUCTION RUN FOR THE STALLIONS. WE WILL BE PRODUCING UNITS UP TO JULY 2010. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR VISIT WWW.THOROUGHBRED-MOTORSPORTS.COM FOR PRODUCT AVAILABILITY. WE WILL BE PRODUCING THE 20II MODEL YEAR STALLION WITH UNITS AVAILABLE IN MID-OCTOBER.

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We are in the process of having an incredible year at Motor Trike.

You have responded to the new products we are offering and we wanted to thank you! We have called everyone back who was laid off last year and we have started hiring new employees.

Last year we discussed with you a 3-year plan to develop new products that would awaken us out of our economic doldrums. We have created the Thoroughbred Motorsports line of trailers featuring the GLT, Lil’ Deuce and the Colt. These trailers have more standard features and benefits and the highest level of fit and finish of any motorcycle trailer offered in the market today.

We introduced the Adventure - The GL1800 IRS trike conversion.

This conversion was designed completely in-house with our mechanical engineers providing you a trike with incredible handling, unsurpassed comfort and a stylistic body with a trunk storage system that is unsurpassed in our industry. And we are just getting started‌.

Thank you for your faith in our company and the products we produce.

Jeff & Diane

THE ADVENTURE

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It looks great!

It rides great!

And it gives you a trunk that is so user friendly!

Come drive one today at your local Motor Trike Dealer!

THE BODY — A New Trunk Design: External Non-Invasive Hinges (It won’t scratch your helmets, etc.)

A Trunk Lighting Mounted on the Door

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(Patent Pending). It lights up the trunk so you can see everything inside.

What good is a trunk light if you cover it up with luggage?

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The Adventure IRS Suspension Patent Pending IRS Design.

Comes Standard with On-Board Air Compressor.

More Suspension Travel Than Any 1800 Trike.

Incredible Ride.

Incredible Handling.

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GL1800 REBUILD —Hardin Style— B y R a n d y P o w e l l , C o n t r i b u t i n g W r i t e r, w w w. r i d e 2 u p . c o m I n s p i r a t i o n a n d p h o t o s b y H a r d i n Te r r e l l

A couple of years ago on our second trip to Alaska on the Gold Wing, we stayed with new friends we’d met through the Gold Book.

Their names are Hardin and Joanie Terrell of Homer, Alaska, and I learned a lot about Hardin’s dedication toward rebuilding bikes.

1800 Hardin was “thinking The Story Begins about” buying and rebuilding.

The very first hour spent at This 1800 had been wrecked their place—before I even walked while attached to a sidecar. The in the house—found me washing photos showed so much damage my bike in the driveway with supthat I couldn’t imagine even a plies provided by Hardin. I had retired engineer having enough found a kindred spirit with anothtime, skill, and dedication to tacker “clean nut”, but what I soon le such a monstrous project in his found out was that this Gold home garage.

Wing rider was also an incredibly detailed mechanic.

During our visit, I wanted to Hardin Begins the do some serious muffler and underRebuild carriage cleaning since this was Hardin held off on the purthe first enclosed garage I had chase of this wrecked bike until he Here’s how the 1800 looked when Hardin went to see it the first time.

Enough to scare most people away. He sold the sidecar before he brought been in during 25 days and 6,000 had time to do some price checkthe bike home to start disassembly. miles of riding—including on 200 ing on major parts, such as a commiles of dirt roads. But as I started plete frame. When he finally made Upon my wife Susan's and my return the decision, he jumped in with both feet and cleaning, my eyes caught sight of an old, fully restored CB750 Four in the corner of the home to Flagstaff, my conversation with hit the project running. (Maybe people in garage. My conversation with Hardin about Hardin and Joanie about the 1800 turned into Alaska need large indoor winter projects to the 750 soon led to the story of a “rebuilt” a dozen or more emails back and forth to maintain their sanity.)

1800 Hardin had done a year or so earli- each other. Then one email from Joanie First, Hardin sold the sidecar “as is” and included some photos of another wrecked brought the rest of the bike home to his overer from a bike someone else had wrecked.

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sized four-car garage, with all his tools and inground hoist, in Homer.

Disassembly started, as did the incredibly long parts list which he would use to look for specific items on eBay and other sources.

Now, supposedly a mechanic, fully trained by Honda and at a Honda dealer, is allocated 17 hours to do a replacement frame on an 1800 under warranty. But probably any mechanic who has done one will tell you it can only be done in the allotted time if the bike is in perfect shape with nothing wrong with it.

Now, imagine a dedicated enthusiast trying not only to replace a frame but also dozens of other parts that were damaged in a serious accident, plus find all the parts, do a complete paint job, and perform road testing. Whew!

Lucky for Hardin, the engine did not appear to be touched in the accident—that’s why he bought it. Even though it did appear to be unscathed, however, he built a complete one-of-a-kind engine carrier and thoroughly bench tested the running engine before he put the new Honda frame around it. Thank goodness for good case guards provided by Honda from the factory. Multiple times during this project,

Hardin wanted to personally thank the Honda engineers for the design, placement, and fit of all the components on the GL1800, not just the case guards.

Caveat for This Type of Project I know that most of you readers out there are not interested in doing such a detailed project, but I thought you might enjoy seeing these interesting photos of what your 1800 looks like stripped down with all that shiny plastic removed. So, I’ll try to tell the rest of the story with descriptions of each picture.

What did it cost Hardin? Let’s just say that, measuring it in a dollar-per-hour scenario, it would never pay a Honda shop to do it. That’s why the bike was “totaled” in the first place.

But when you work for yourself during retirement, payment is often received in ways that cannot always be expressed in dollars. The personal satisfaction of a job well-done is occasionally payment enough for your time.

Then, after a few weeks with some $100-a-pint paint and some careful reassembly, you have an 1800 that looks like it should. Anybody know where we can find an antenna?

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After a few hours of parts removal, you can see the special rear tire used for a sidecar mount. You can see several dents in the rear frame unit, which eventually gets replaced. Lots and lots of dirt to clean.

After many hours of cleaning and disassembly, Hardin put the engine on his special table built on top of his inground hoist. This allows him to raise and lower whatever he puts on it to the height he needs to work. Here he begins the compression check of the engine before beginning the process of trying to run it before putting the frame around it. The engine has not only been meticulously cleaned but buffed and polished before beginning this check.

Before you can bench test the engine running you have to hook up a few wires, cables, hoses, instruments and controls so that they are in place like they would be when installed on the entire bike. Otherwise the engine will not even start, much less run.

Next Hardin laid out all the attached components, installed the exhaust system, fuel system and other necessary pieces to facilitate a start up. You don’t want to go to all the trouble of putting an engine you have never heard run into a frame until you can run it on your bench and confirm it sounds correct. If any one of these components is not hooked up correctly or is malfunctioning because it was damaged in the accident, it has to be replaced.

Then you simply put the frame around the engine, install a couple of wheels and hundreds of other little parts that you have spent dozens of hours cleaning, and you have something that somewhat resembles a motorcycle. Notice the completely restored 750 behind the assembled Wing. Except for the aftermarket rims, this 750 looks exactly like the ones sold new back in the ’70s. Refurbished by Hardin a few years back, it is in showroom condition and brings back fond memories of days gone by,

Now comes the tricky part. After spending dozens of hours making sure the engine ran correctly before putting it in the frame, by the same reasoning Hardin must make sure the bike rides correctly before attaching all the body parts. If there is a problem, you know how much time it takes to remove those beautifully painted panels. In this photo, Hardin had just come back from one of many test rides he did to make sure everything checked out just like a new bike should. Not very stylish, but it ran like the first two 1800s he rebuilt over the past few years.

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Going Home—and Back Again: My Cross-Country Journey

By Alan Olsen, GWRRA #298465, of Warner, New Hampshire

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For this special issue with trikes, we’d like to share the story of one GWRRA Member who chose to add a California Side Car trike kit to his 2007 GL1800 for safety and comfort reasons back in 2008. Alan says he fell in love with one of these several years ago at Sturgis.

Alan shares with us his trans-America trike trip last summer from his home in New Hampshire—that he shares with his wife Susan and their pets—to his childhood stomping grounds in Washington State and back again.

As I write this, it’s now been seven months since my trans-America trike trip last summer. My wife Susan and I had planned this trip to be able to spend more time together on the trike by riding through America.

Wintering in our home in New Hampshire spawns a lot of time to plan and tinker with ideas for the coming riding season. Our best-laid plans had us logging each day all the photographs, the route, and the people along the way. But, as the saying goes, the best-laid plans oft’ times go awry…

Before the Ride Just two months before our August 20th departure date, the doctor told Susan she couldn’t go on the trip. He said she would not “recover” from such a long trip in time for her scheduled September surgery date. It goes without saying that we canceled the trip. Then we spent a few weeks in quiet thinking and weekend riding.

But I’ve got to tell you, I still wanted to go. I tried to balance the guilt pangs of leaving Susan behind against the pull of the Pacific Northwest and 7,000 miles of open road.

In early August, I asked Susan to listen as I admitted the reasons that I’d still like to try to do the trip without her. Actually, I think it was more difficult to fully admit my reasons to myself than it was to admit them to her. In the end, her response to our talk that day would ultimately decide my crossing America the second time without her on the back.

Here were some of my reasons: I am 64, and I need to know if I can still complete a trip like this—it’s an “older man” thing; I have not visited my parents’ gravesite in several years; I want to visit with Uncle Dave, my last living family elder who recently turned 90. I admit that trying to justify all of these reasons then, as now, seemed full of holes.

But when it was all said and done, my wife opened the door for the trip—without costraints, doubts, or even a hint of reservations. “You

can do anything you are big enough to do,” she said. It’s been one of her life-guiding mantras.

The SPOT Trip Manager was Susan’s only request. She said she wanted to be able to see my progress each day and wanted to know that I was okay. She could log on at work or at home and find my exact location within any 10-minute interval. Beyond her peace of mind, the SPOT Personal Tracker gave me instant 911/SOS service, a personal asset on this solo cross-country trip. Another added plus was that I could share this trip with other family and friends who wanted to “tag along”.

In my life, there were still a couple of states I had yet to visit. I thought, of course, about finally having “bragging rights” that I’d visited all 50 of them. That, coupled with having never seen any of the Great Lakes, spawned a northerly route from the East Coast to Washington State.

The Ride Begins With my route at last picked, at sunrise on the 20th of August I hugged and kissed my wife and our Golden Retriever, and patted the cat. Then I promised Susan I would be careful and, with that, headed down the driveway to Route 103 West toward the Great Lakes and Washington State.

A couple of hours later, while rolling through Vermont, I was first in a line of traffic stopped by Sharon, a flagger on construction duty.

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Lakes, Wind Farms, and More After breakfast the next morning, I headed for that day’s destination—somewhere past Flint, Michigan and toward Port Huron. I opted off of the back roads and picked up I-80 West since the weather had improved, the traffic was light, and I needed to make up time from earlier in the morning when I’d been running behind 40-mph trucks for miles. I dodged thunderstorms as all the roads west finally gave way to clearing skies.

Day two ended in Davison, Michigan, and I had clocked a total of 927 miles.

I left on day three at sunrise and rode 69 east to pick up Highways 25 and 23, which run north along Lake Huron. The maps had me expecting a scenic drive of shorelines and large Copy of how Alan Olsen’s trip appeared on his SPOT Trip Manager. expanses of water; instead, all I saw were tall trees and rows and rows of long driveways that I explained. Then she told me her fiancé had been a door gunner in led down to small houses that gobbled up the shoreline. John Cougar Vietnam in the ’60s and had three bullet holes in his back. She said Mellencamp’s lyrics of “little pink houses for you and me” came to they had ridden their motorcycle that past weekend on a run for vet- mind a couple of times. erans in Vermont. Sharon then flagged me on and wished me well.

The good news, though, was that there was little to no traffic and Five hundred miles later, I arrived in Kane, Pennsylvania. I had the neighborhoods were nice and quiet. I soon realized that riding the spent an hour trying to get out of Albany, New York (and that was with Great Lakes’ shorelines is dramatically different from the “Atlantic and the help of a GPS!). That first night at the hotel in Kane, a fellow pulled Pacific Ocean highway driving” I had come to know and love. off the highway to come look at the trike and to visit awhile. He told Everything had a 1960s feel to it as far as the architecture was conme he was having his old Gold Wing converted and that it would be cerned and, I admit, I was disappointed. So I opted for an early left ready in two weeks. turn to save some time and drove Highway 142 east. Still in Michigan, Then Warren, the hotel manager, stopped by to look at the trike I passed through Bad Axe. and to chat as well. He marveled at the whole trike concept and said West of Bad Axe, I was treated to a startlingly unexpected sight— that it was what he needed. He weaved back and forth as he explained a wind farm with a dozen or so massive wind generators that turned that he figured he couldn’t fall over riding “something like this.” in the light breeze. It was a real treat for the “kid in me”. I sat there in

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the middle of a half-dozen turbines and watched them turn while I listened to the “whoosh, whoosh” they made from the wind.

While I did so, I even enjoyed a “made-onthe-trike” peanut butter and jelly sandwich!

After my highly enjoyable lunchtime treat, I picked up the coastal highway at Saginaw Bay. And somewhere along that roadway, all of my maps—which had been so neatly tucked between the windshield and the dash—blew off into traffic!

Nevertheless I trekked on, and Highway 23 north was much of the same as before. It provided a tiny peek at Lake Huron from time to time and a small highway turn-out for folks to get a bigger peek. However, I feared I’d wasted a lot of miles to get that one checked off my “1,000 things to get done in a lifetime” list.

I made it to Cheboygan, Wisconsin, late that afternoon, only to find out all the motels were booked up solid due to a car show that weekend. But as luck would have it, a lady canceled just as I was trying to check in. I got the very last room in town that night. Thank goodness.

Locals and “5 Mile Bridge” The next morning, I rode over a small bridge and into Cheboygan to the Carnation Cafe, where Ginny greeted me and invited me—as she does with everyone who enters— to sit down at her table to have breakfast with her. Ginny graduated from high school in 1956 and thought me to be a youngster. She told me all about Cheboygan, the ice breakers, the winter ice, and how she planned her graduating class’s reunion every five years.

Also speaking with her, I learned that apparently summer in Cheboygan is just like summer in New Hampshire, wet and cold. She said the canning kettles had been quiet this season.

Later, I crossed 5 Mile Bridge (Mackinac Bridge) and it was a real treat. There were more motorcycles crossing it that morning than cars. I handed the toll booth attendant $5 and told him that I didn’t know how much the tolls were. He handed me $2 back and I

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joked, “Just like McDonald’s.” He laughed and grumped, “And you don’t get it ‘your way’ anymore either.”

Still laughing, I departed 5 Mile Bridge and merged onto Highway 2 West, this time along Lake Michigan. I arrived in Iron River, Wisconsin just after 7 p.m. and ended day 4 at mile 1,758.

Days 5 and 6 took me through Bismark, North Dakota, and then on to Big Timber, Montana. Day 6 ended with 2,809 miles under the trike (and my backside) and with daily mileage at last averaging close enough to my 500-miles-a-day goal.

I liked Dexter very much.

Reaching My Destination The next morning, August 27th, I departed early and rode the familiar roads of the Pacific Northwest. The weather warmed under clear blue skies, and I knew I would make my parents’ gravesite by late in the day. I opted to pass by Spokane, instead turning south at Ellensburg to Yakima and then heading on to Highway 12 over White Pass to Menlo, Washington.

Open Spaces and Open Roads Parts of the Dakotas—and especially Montana—tugged at my heart, and I can’t say why. Maybe it was the beauty of the big open spaces, all the hardworking people—the evidence of what they’ve grown and what they’ve built. It was so clear at every turn and roadside vista. This part of the country put tears in my eyes that morning, and I could figure neither rhyme nor reason as to why.

The open road on a trike (or a two-wheeler) is something very special. And I know part of this trip was to see if I could still do it. I realized I am getting older, and I know the day will come when all of this will be but a memory and bits and pieces of stories to give to anyone who will listen…But not that day it wasn’t!

It was a cold, 50-degree F morning and fog lay alongside the road and rested in the fields. And even though I-94 and 90 are main highways, I was alone on the highway that morning. It was just me, the trike and all of that marvelous countryside. Running alone at seventy-five miles an hour—through part of God’s best work—is surely at the top of that list of things to experience in this lifetime.

Large fields dotted with rolled hay were along the entire 500-mile stretch of road that morning, and I could have taken a dozen photos of what locals must surely take for granted. But it was all a “Wow” to me that day.

I couldn’t resist the “Welcome to Montana” sign or the idling helicopter that rested atop its fuel truck like a dragonfly on a bloom. The helicopter pilot had his door propped open and was talking to the ground crew as if there was nothing the least bit unusual about it.

Within a few seconds, the helicopter gently lifted off for his next morning spray mission.

Meeting Dexter Later that afternoon, at the horse-shaped motel in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, I met Dexter. I later learned he is 13 and the son of a $35,000 sire that had been purchased for a Persian Gulf (Part 1) commanding general for use as his hunting dog. That sire, as it turns out, had been a waste of time and more—apparently he hated men and wouldn’t hunt for that general for either love or money.

Now I had always enjoyed sitting down to relax at the end of each finished road-trip. But, that day, good ’ol Dexter decided to interrupt my relaxation by bringing me a small rock and setting it by my feet. He wanted me to throw it, so I did, and he caught it midair on the second bounce. So I said to his owner, “Your dog catches rocks”, and she replied, “That’s why he’s missing teeth.” So I threw, and Dexter retrieved, each time setting the rock at my feet.

After a half dozen throws, I finally figured out that Dexter wasn’t going to tire of this game, so I ignored him. I figured he’d quiet down, but nope. Dexter just picked up the rock and “oh-so-gently” set that tiny rock on the chair between my legs. So I relented, and we played rock some more.

Turns out that old Dexter, a Springer Spaniel, is smart as a whip. His owner told me she’d been injured awhile back and now needed to be in a wheelchair. When Dexter learned she could no longer bend over, he had started placing the rocks on her wheelchair seat so she could throw them without having to bend over to pick them up. She explained that Dexter was a proven babysitter as well, often dragging youngsters back into the yard by their diapers when they ventured too far away.

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I had forgotten the beauty that can be found as you round many a road corner in Washington State to suddenly see Mt. Ranier filling the sky in the distance. That day, it started as a small white peak in the far distance and, later, dominated almost the entire landscape ahead of the trike.

I also remembered that buying fresh peaches in Yakima and storing them in the ice cooler yields rotten peaches in three hours; plus, there’s still nothing better than a cold beer and a homemade hamburger for a late-afternoon lunch.

Raymond, Washington, was where I had grown up on the weekends, visiting my grandparents’ farm, fishing the river there, and clam digging on costal beaches. Raymond was also close to my parents’ gravesite in Menlo. The sun was low in the sky as I rode up the hill to their grave.

Family emotions ran deep as I parked my trike. Even as I write this, I get more than just melancholy; this always happens, and I can never control the emotions. As much as I had joked and minimized this moment of the trip, I had known I needed time with them.

It was the American Flag that made me break into tears. I had left the flag with my father in 2005 on my 60th birthday trip west. Now, with mom resting at his side, the flag was still there. We talked, as we

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always do, and I said that I’d bring coffee and spend much more time with them the next day.

After the quiet time with my parents, I rode back through Raymond and along Coastal Highway 105 to Westport and into Hoquiam.

Time with My Good Friend Ken—my longtime friend and 1963 high school classmate—had graciously offered for me to stay with him while I visited the area, and his offer was most welcomed at the end of this 14-hour day. But even after such a long and emotional day, we still visited until late into the

night to get caught up on years past.

Now Ken has a five-pound Yorki-Poodle mix named Suzie. She’s been Ken’s dog for 20 years. Yep, 20 years! (That is 94 years for you and me.) After Ken’s wife lost her battle with MS, Suzie spent her days traveling in Ken’s truck to and from work and to and from job sites.

While visiting with Ken that weekend, I had to watch every step I took as Suzie was the same color as his carpet. Ken had built a ramp to the couch for Suzie. Her eyesight was failing, and she no longer could make the jump up to snooze on her blanket. However, Suzie’s legs would blur when she ran to the kitchen for breakfast and dinner. My legs will not

Sunrise in Montana.

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blur, for any reason, when I am in my 90’s; of that I am sure.

I spent the next several days visiting with Ken, tidying up family gravesites, and enjoying riding the bays and highways along the Pacific Ocean. That Saturday—with many of my high school classmates in attendance—lunch in Olympia was a treat. And, knowing how envious Susan would be, I felt almost guilty as a fresh Dungeness Crab cocktail at Nelson’s Crab in Grayland was checked off of my list of things to do.

The end of these quickly passing few days of visiting and relaxation marked the turn-around point of my trip. I knew that Monday morning, August 31, mile 3,690 would begin the homeward leg of my journey.

and then, 2) rendezvousing with Keith somewhere in the mid-USA. But my main focus remained putting miles behind the trike and getting home to Susan so I could ready the house for her recovery from her bi-lateral knee operation, just two weeks away.

Ken and his dog, Suzie.

Dexter never missed a rock tossed into the air to him.

Time to Head Home As Monday morning rolled around, Ken stood cradling Suzie and helping me uncover the trike for my departure. I also had to make sure I had all of my gear stowed, including a bottle of Ken’s homemade Mead. Then we said our goodbyes, and I thanked Ken several more times for his hospitality.

Leaving Gray’s Harbor, I beat the sunrise as I headed for a more southerly route back to New Hampshire. I had planned just two points of interest on this homeward leg: 1) meeting and interviewing “Bubba”,

The winds through the Columbia Gorge were building when I stopped for a break in Hood River. Several kite-boarders were getting their gear ready, but only a few were already on the river. According to one of the arriving windsurfers, the previous night’s town party was the reason so many kite-boarders were still sleeping in.

The Columbia River has several major dams that produce electricity for the Pacific Northwest. I was amazed, since I had left in 2000, how many wind turbines now dot the landscape.

The consistency and velocity of the wind funneled between Northern Oregon and Southern Washington make this area Alan’s trike next to his parents’ gravesite in Washington State. prime for use of wind turbine Visiting the site was one of the main reasons for his cross-country trek. electrical production.

I was also surprised to see more large wind farms along my route through the central states. Trips like this remind me of how much I must live in a vacuum. Reading and hearing stories of wind producing electricity has little impact compared to seeing so many wind farms on a mass scale.

I finished up that night in Baker City, Oregon, 470 miles closer to home.

Then it was five hundred and thirteen miles on September 1st to I80 east of Salt Lake City, then 587 miles to North Platte, Nebraska on Wednesday. The weather was excellent, blue skies and afternoon temperatures in the low 90’s.

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Freedom Rock and its artist, Ray “Bubba” Sorenson.

A Stop at Freedom Rock On Thursday, I met Ray “Bubba” Sorenson at Freedom Rock in Rural, Iowa. Freedom Rock is located on Highway 25 just south of its intersection with I-80, maybe an hour west of Des Moines.

Back in the mid-’70s, a company was dynamiting a nearby rock quarry and dragged this 56-ton rock from the quarry and parked it near Highway 25. For the next 25 years, the rock become a graffiti rock for local kids’ late-night artwork. After all, it had a constant audience of all the passers-by on Highway 25.

Ray is a tall, lanky kid, now nearing 30. But he could easily pass for a 19-year-old youngster. We sat down at the small welcome booth next to the rock, and I started our interview with a lump in my throat.

I fought back tears, which is perhaps not the best way to start an interview, especially one planned for well over a month.

I knew the history of that rock and how it had all come about. I am a two-tour Vietnam Veteran Helicopter Pilot, and the patriotism of this young kid tugged at my heart. I shook his hand and thanked him for what he had done. I needed to convey to him how deeply I was touched and how proud I was of him.

In 1999, Ray Sorenson was just 19 and recalls how seeing the war movie “Saving Private Ryan” impacted him. It was around Memorial Day of that year when he said he realized that movie was as close to war as he would ever get and how thankful he was that he would never have to go through all that the movie had depicted. That’s when he decided that “this old rock in this ditch” would be his canvas for saying “Thank You” to veterans.

Ray laughed as he explained that he was the first one ever to paint that old rock in daylight, and he did it that year with a replication of The Flag Raising at Iwo Jima. Overnight, the local town folks and veterans took the rock to heart. It was no longer a graffiti rock in a ditch. In a few days’ transformation, Freedom Rock became a very honored and sacred place for veterans. It is hallowed ground. In fact, the ashes of sixteen different Vietnam Veterans are mixed into the paint on the 1999 memorial painting.

I asked Ray if the rock had ever been defaced, and he said, “Yes, just once in 2001.” Apparently, a Vietnam Veteran later impressed upon the youngster who had defaced the artwork to never ever do that again, and the details of that lesson quickly spread far and wide.

Freedom Rock has never since been defaced.

Ray said he knew the local area community would appreciate his artwork, but he had no idea that he would receive international recognition. A handwritten letter from a man living in China personally thanked Ray for his artwork and Freedom Rock. The man explained how he had come to New York as a young man and had become a restaurant owner. Now retired and living in China, he wanted to express his thanks and appreciation for the opportunities and freedoms we have here in the United States.

We visited awhile longer then Ray returned to his studio in Greenfield. With so much to think about, I didn’t remember the miles to that night’s final destination in Newton, Iowa.

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Meeting Up with Keith Five thousand and seven hundred trip miles started day sixteen of my journey westward and back home. On this day, my miles would cross with Keith’s miles somewhere in the middle of Illinois. Keith was also heading east to New Hampshire after a trip west.

He had hemmed and hawed about leaving his chores at home, the things that he thought he just had to work on and had to get done. But his wife Patti, as well as all of his friends, had encouraged his trip westward.

Keith is a heart transplant recipient and long-time survivor who rides a motorcycle like it should be ridden. He also lives life the way it should be lived—out in the wind and at full throttle, but never too fast so as to miss the smallest, most elegant aspect of any given day or any given person. Keith is my hero in so many ways, and I was looking forward to meeting him that afternoon. What better way to end this trip than to ride the last miles home with a good friend and days filled with “man talk.”

By noon we were heading toward each other on Highway 24 in Illinois, me east of Peoria and Keith west of Watseka. We caught up with each other via cell phone messages and agreed to meet in Chenoa.

In Chenoa, Keith pulled in five minutes after I did. Taking off his helmet, he said that I’d been wrong when I told him it would take a day for the guilt of leaving family and friends behind to disappear. He said that feeling of guilt had already disappeared at the end of his driveway. We both laughed, as we always seem to do.

A long lunch allowed us to catch up on our journeys and to make plans for the next three days and five states we’d drive through on our way home.

Memories Revisited Later that day, while Keith was leading, we passed a yellow crop duster spraying right next to the highway. I can never pass up an airplane flying in close proximity to my location without stopping whatever I’m doing to watch. And I knew Keith would stop once he realized I was not directly behind him.

I pulled off a side road to take a few photos, and a passer-by told me the kid flying the plane had just turned 21 and had been flying since he was 16 years old. He had the touch, and it was a pleasure watching him apply his skills as he zoomed over the fields, wheels barely touching the tops of the crop. The kid didn’t know that he was taking me back to when I was 21 and flying gunships in Vietnam. I remembered having the touch, too.

The remaining miles home were uneventful, and my time riding and visiting with a close friend was too short. On day nineteen, I turned north in Keene, New Hampshire for home. Keith continued east to Plaistow.

My trip to Washington State and back ended with seven thousand and fifty-five miles in all.

Now summer is upon us again as I recall last year’s trip. Since then, Ken’s dog Suzie has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and my wife Susan—even after her surgery—continues to outdistance me on our daily walks.

And though I cherish the memories of last summer’s ride, this summer the trike has been warmed up for short weekend trips around home. ●

Keith joined Alan after his own westward journey to ride the last miles home to New Hampshire together.

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

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

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MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAMS • Wing World Magazine — Receive one full year of the industry leader for information about the Gold Wing and Valkyrie, as well as product evaluations, riders’ stories, technical information, beautiful photos, free classified ads, tours and rallies calendar, and more.

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• Rider Education — Working hand-in-glove with such organizations as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and the national association of State Motorcycle Administrators (SMSA), GWRRA Educators conduct informative and entertaining riding and classroom sessions to improve riding skills and safety. GWRRA’s exclusive four-tier Rider Education Program encourages consistent ongoing training through commitment to safe motorcycling, frequently refreshed training in CPR and first aid skills, and ongoing study. http://www.gwrra.org/ regional/ridered/index.html • Chapter Life — Come join the fun at a Chapter gathering! Go along on a group ride, partake in a poker-run, potluck, charity ride, or any of the numerous activities available to GWRRA Members in their local area.

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• GWRRA Official Products — Apparel, jewelry, rider education aids, recognition plaques and more – the finest products to proudly display your membership in GWRRA. http://www.gwrra.org/wearhouse/index.html • GW Pin & Patch — We understand how important your special events and occasions are. Using the finest materials and workmanship, we provide the best quality pins and patches at prices to meet your needs. Call 800-843-9460 x 274; 623-445-2384 or visit www.gw pins.com • Travel Now —- Discount travel program. Over 9,000 negotiated hotel rates, as well as airfares and discounted TOURS for Members only.

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• OfficeMax Discounts — Discounts at all OfficeMax locations for GWRRA Members. Simply call Customer Service 800-843-9460 and ask for your OfficeMax Discount Card as a GWRRA Member.

• AmeriPlan® — As a Member of GWRRA you have access to AmeriPlan’s Discount Health and Dental Programs. This is not insurance, but it does give you access to medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and pharmaceutical providers at a discounted rate. For more information go to www.everyonebenefits.com/gwrra or call 800-583-3240.

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Look for the Answer Key in next month’s issue!

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Did you find all the words listed for last month’s Word Search Puzzle of all the weather-related conditions you encountered this past spring?

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These classified listings are a benefit for GWRRA Members and are for GWRRA Members’ personal property only. Listings limited to approximately 30 words each. We reserve the right to edit entries.

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Type or print written entries and send to “Classified Ads,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or by e-mail to sstanley@gwrra.org. Deadline is fourth Friday of the month approximately two months before issue’s cover date. Ads run one month on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Late-arriving ads are held for a succeeding issue.

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1966 CA95160 “Dream” project motorcycle. Complete w/ many extra NOS parts. One of the original “You meet the nicest people on a Honda” bike. Pics on request. $800. Jack. (863) 858-4737. FL. 1983 GL650 Silverwing. Gray. 34K mi. Runs great, good tires, batt., etc. Rear trunk & pass seat swappable. $750 76

obo. Bob (678) 364-9631. GA. 1984 Interstate 1200. 27K mi. Exc. cond. Back and armrests, CB, Air Wings, new stator, driving lights, modulating headlight, chrome guards, trailer hitch. $4,700. Pics. avail.

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Tulsa windshield. $7,500. (912) 727-2926 or asmos@coastalnow.net.

1999 Gold Wing SE Anniv. Ed. Two-tone Wineberry. 55K mi. Garage kept; beautiful. New windscreen/vent, new tires, CB, air horn, AM/FM/Cass, helmet/headset, plus extras. Can’t ride. $9,500. (941) 485-3385.

2000 GL1500SE Anniv. Ed. Pearl White w/ green inserts and spoilers top and bottom bags. 38K mi. CompuFire alt. w/ sealed batt, CB radio, Daytona wood grain trim, Ring of fire, new tires, backrest, trunk rack, trailer hitch, heel/toe shifter, new plugs, K&N air filter, maintenance manual and every piece of chrome imaginable on bike.

Always garaged and maintained. $12,500 obo. Ron. (904) 264-0610. Orange Park, FL. 2001 Honda VT 1100 Shadow Spirit. 600 mi. $3,600.

Black. Like new; great buy. Windshield, hwy bags, Honda leather bags, luggage racks. Mickey. (219) 663-6654. IN. 2001 GL1800. Red. 30,000 miles. One owner, well maintained, w/ good tires, batt, etc. 6-CD player, CB, luggage rack and tasteful chrome. $11,700 obo. goldwing57@comcast.net or (847) 302-4607. Chicago, IL area.

2003 Gl1800 w/ 2008 Hannigan GTL sidecar. 14K mi.

Custom silver paint and graphics. Lights, heel/toe shifter, Tulsa windscreen. Loaded; consistent “Best of Show” winner. $32,000. For photos and more info, contact George at (928) 535-2754. AZ. 2004 GL1800. Candy Red. 29K mi. $12,900. Jon. (520) 518-2217. AZ.

1990 LTD. Two-tone white and grey. 120K mi. CB, floorboards, pass armrests, large windshield, pass CB control, trailer hitch, GW cover, and service book. $3,500. Milton.

(573) 543-2456. St. Mary, MO.

2005 H-D Heritage Softail Classic. Glacier Pearl White 10K mi. Always garaged & covered. Never down. Over $3,900 in chrome and acces. Clear title. Pics. and spec sheet avail. $14,000. Clyde. (318) 563-8688; (318) 359-5312 (cell) or cjlaborde@hotmail.com.

1990 GL1500 w/ Hannigan Sport sidecar and matching Cycle-Mate trailer. Light Blue. Exc. cond. Tulsa windshield, Diamond seat, backrest and pass armrests, chrome roto covers w/ Ring of Fire. Always garaged. All for $14,000.

(217) 322-4082 or jggrafton@winco.net. IL.

2005 GL1800 Anniv. Ed. 16K mi. Gray. Perfectly maintained. Installed Tulsa belly pan, travel trunk top rack and hand wings. $14,500. (360) 371 5912 or bhoelker@msn.com. Near Bellingham, WA.

1994 GL1500 Aspencade w/color-matched 1997 Escapade. Teal. 76K mi. Floorboards, hwy running boards, heel/toe shifter, CompuFire alt, maintenance-free batt. Too many extras to mention. Needs to be seen to be appreciated. $9,995. Dan. (856) 581-3171.

1995 SE 20th Anniv. Ed. Magenta two-tone. 22,753 mi.

Orig. owner, garage kept. Pinstriping by the late Charlie Buzzard. Lots of extras. $9,500. For info: (740) 9656005 or email vroehrenbeck@columbus.rr.com. OH. 1998 Gold Wing SE. 77K mi. Champaign w/ custom pinstriping. Exc. cond. Garage kept. Corner lights, luggage rack, taller windshield, road pegs, armrests and backrests. $7,700 obo. Alan. (314) 265-8598 or ajbbaud@sbcglobal.net.

1999 Gold Wing SE. 75K. Red. One owner. Trailer ready,

2006 Honda Rebel 250cc. White. 1,519 mi. Exc. cond.

Great beginner or commuter bike. $2,500. (507) 2832545. Luverne, MN. 2006 GL1800. 14K. Dark Red. W/ 1996 Escapade trailer. One owner. Exc. cond. Audio/Comfort/Nav Pkg. CB, fog lights, spoiler,etc. Factory wrnty till 9/2012. $15,500. Dave .(440) 259-4314 or defind@windstream.net. OH. 2007 Gold Wing 1800 custom. The “Black Princess II, Sport”. Limited Collection. Only 2,200 mi. Only 3 in existence; one in hands of American Honda, or Cobra. A piece of art. Commemorative Anniversary of the 10 year Gold Wing Around the World.

Articles in many magazines worldwide. Many extras. Asking $22,900. Belongs to Emilio Scotto. emilio@emilioscotto.com. See photos at Wing World

http://www.pbase.com/emilioscotto. (305) 7464611. Miami, FL. T R I K E S

1998 Gl1500 w/1998 California sidecar conv. Custom black paint. 24K mi. EZ-Steer, Corbin seat, Tulsa tall windscreen, lights, and much more. $23,000. For photos and more information, contact George at (928) 525-2754. AZ. 1999 SE Gold Wing trike w/ CSC conv. and Escapade trailer. Two-tone gray. 80K mi. Lots of chrome, CB and radio, CompuFire alt, Diamond seat, armrests. Asking $17,000 for both. Rick. (336) 469-2903 or 2904. NC. 2000 GL1500SE Anniv. Ed. w/ California Side Car conv.

White/Light Green. 88K mi. CompuFire alt and batt.

AM/FM radio, CB, tape deck. Elite 3 tires. Always garage kept. Exc. cond. Selling for health reasons. $10,000 obo.

Bob. (570) 387-6334. PA. 2001 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike conv. w/ matching JD’s Cycle trailer. Illusion Red w/ pinstriping by TJ & The Boss and paintings by Mountain Man. 31,322 mi. Tons of chrome, hundreds of lights, 6-CD changer, intercom, CB, and details galore. Never down and always garaged and covered. A real show-stopper. Pics on request. $28,000.

(404) 680-0638 or rick.kennedy@alfalaval.com.

Snellville, GA. 2001 GL1800 w/ CSC conv. Only 16K mi. Yellow. Always garaged. CB, stereo, tall tinted windshield, driver’s Utopia backrest, Markland floorboards w/ heel/toe shifter, amp meter, pass transformer boards, trunk rack, EZ-Steer, ground effects w/ cornering lights, wood grain dash and lots of chrome. Bike was triked at appox. 10K mi.

Exceptionally clean and runs great. $23,000. Charles.

(337) 626-8682 or (337) 794-1890 (cell). chasbw12@yahoo.com.

2002 GL1800 w/ Roadsmith conv. plus matching 2007 Teardrop trailer. Pearl Yellow. 63K mi. Lots of chrome, new front tire, front and rear floorboards, plus helmets. Asking $23,500 obo. (601) 319-6400. MS. 2003 GL1800 trike w/ Cycle-Mate trailer w/ hauler trailer (6’ x 12’ – can carry Cycle-Mate trailer on back). 23K mi. Exc. cond. EZ-Steer, lights all around, mask for front cover, plus more, including helmets, etc. $27,500 obo for all. (843) 747-9639. SC. 2004 GL1800 w/ Lehman trike conv. 13K mi. Exc. cond.

Boogie Lights, CB, luggage rack, back rest, armrest, Air Wings, belly pan, mud flaps, driving lights. Matching 2005 Bushtec trailer (1K mi.), bra, cooler. $27,000. Pics avail.

(610) 358-2624 or poet10145@verizon.net.

2004 1800GL Champion trike “Dream Keeper”. Honda Red. 15K-plus mi. Very nicely equipped but not gaudy.

Kuryakan floor boards and transformers, heated grips, CB, aux. switch boxes for Ring of Fire and LED accent lighting, luggage rack, new frt Dunlop, pinstriping by TJ, w/ matching Nolan helmets w/ Honda headsets w/cell connection.

August 2010

Custom-built stainless rear bumper, back and arm rests, his/hers leathers and rainsuits, Clymer manual. Also, custom-built, matching 2-person Teardrop touring/camping trailer. $30,000; can separate, would like downward trade in N.MI. dpretz1924@centurytel.net or (231) 548-5482.

2005 GL1800 Anniv. Ed. w/ Champion conv. Only 9,800 mi. Metallic Gray. Many extras, including Nav system, cruise control, radio, extra chrome, and lights. Very nice trike; serviced and well maintained; like new cond. First $25,000 obo. Serious inquires only. (704) 747-5131 or (704) 830-4571. NC. 2005 1800 Gold Wing w/ Roadsmith Trike conv. Metallic Silver. 31K mi. Modulating headlights and tail lights, running lights, luggage rack w/ Kuryakyn bag, extra trunk plugs into trailer hitch, serviced regularly. $29,000. (715) 340-6282. WI. 2005 GL1800 w/ 2008 Road Smith conv. Dark Red. 35,550 mi. Running boards, extra gas tank, CB, lots of chrome add-ons. $28,000 firm. (330) 207-0130 or llamk23@yahoo.com for pictures. OH. 2006 Gold Wing w/ 2008 Hannigan conv. 17K mi. Mint cond. Many extras, including second gas tank. $31,500.

Contact Bob for pics at (303) 671-6995 or Patandboblohman@comcast.net. Aurora, CO. Attention Collectors! Invoice #00000001 2008 Stallion.

6,300 mi. Black. Loaded, plus J&M CB radio. Very good cond. $26,000 firm. (270) 247-8092.

TRAILERS AND SIDECARS

Motorcycle cargo trailer. For photos and details, go to craigslist.org/Minneapolis and search 320-290-7229. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/search/?areaID=19&s ubAreaID=&query=320-290-7229&catAbb=sss Bunkhouse Camper w/ queen bed. New in 2007 for $4,250. We added a new spare tire, spinner wheel wrench, and $75 in extras. First $3,000 takes it.

(402) 640-2132.

2000 American Legend motorcycle trailer. Forest Green and Black. Chrome wheels–2 1/2’ wide by 4’ long.

Chrome Harley-Davidson tail lights on back. 185 lbs. GVWR 499 lbs. $1,800 firm. (330) 207-0130 or llamk23@yahoo.com for pics. OH. 2007 Little Guy Rascal Camper. TV/DVD/Radio.

Campground ready. Exc. cond. $4,500. Dale.

(985) 502-6890.

PA R T S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S

CB out of a 2000 GL1500 Gold Wing. $200 firm. This is just the CB that goes into the left fairing; nothing else w/ it. Pics avail. I pay shipping. Please email me at bbewsee@aol.com. Jacksonville, FL. Back wheel for a 1500 GL1500. In good shape; has tire

on it but needs a new one. $100 firm. Pics avail. You pay shipping. Please email me at bbewsee@aol.com.

Jacksonville, FL. Two Shoei helmets w/ headsets. Candy Red. Sizes S and L. Cables for Gold Wings. $300 w/ free shipping. Dennis.

(330) 441-2728. OH. GL1800 Honda Gold Wing left side saddlebag lid. Illusion Red. Scratched; otherwise in good shape. Paint your own color. $100 plus shipping. Lee. (812) 858-7713 or leegoldeneagle@gmail.com. IN. Deal of the Day! Rampage Big Bike Power Lift. Used twice.

Retails for $2,595, plus freight; will sell for $750. You pick up in Leesburg, FL area. Look on www.rampagelift.com for more info. (352) 324-3612.

Four Shoei helmets w/ J&M headsets. Men’s and Women’s riding gear: Leather jackets, summer jackets, chaps, pants, gloves, and more. CHIP-style Men’s (fur collar), heavy leather jacket and leather pants. Dress leathers Men’s and Women’s. For photos and more information, contact George at (928) 525-2754. AZ. 1800 Ultimate two-tone seat. Purchased at Wing Ding 2009. Orig. cost $1,200; asking price $700 obo.

Recently bought new GL w/ heated seat. Will ship anywhere within the USA. Bill. (352) 860-2965 or wrieger1@tampabay.rr.com.

2007 Voyager convertible trike kit (B). Black w/ instructional manual and video. 1K on unit; used on GL1200 but will fit most ALL touring bikes. New, $5-6K; like new now, $3,500. ALSO, 2 Electro ELX-55 DOT helmets (L), $25 each; all-weather cover (L), like new, $50; New 2-piece Bike Master PVC rain suit, $30. (850) 878-3850 or loversoftheword@aol.com. Tallahassee, FL. M I S C E L L A N E O U S

2002 Newmar 5th Wheel RV. 33’ w/ 3 slides, rear living/queen hideaway bed, queen master bedroom, large wardrobes, and walkthrough bath. Top of the line; exc. cond. NADA $26,500; will sell for $21,500. (317) 702 3427 or jbgl1800@live.com. Ocala, FL. M E M B E R

“ W A N T E D ”

Shop Manual for 2001 GL1800. Call and ask for Mickey.

(219) 663-6654.

Lady Sing rider looking for someone to do some riding with. Day riding or weekend getaways to southeastern Ohio riding twisties and to camp. I live in NE Ohio and would like to pair up with someone close to this area.

Young in mind and love to ride. e-mail: silverwing.1@att.net. ● 77

EVENTS

We list only GWRRA-sponsored functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information. For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit on-line listings according to GWRRA Region, District and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months in advance of an event, and will run through the month of the issue’s cover date. “Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately the fourth Friday of the month, three months before the issue’s cover date.

To submit event information, e-mail editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. ***To best understand the EVENTS SUBMISSION DEADLINE, use the cover date (for example, September 2009); do not count that month (September); count back two months (in this case, August and July). Therefore, the fourth Friday of June is considered the fourth Friday the submission is due for the September issue.*** * Indicates new listing in this issue.

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Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 274 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS JULY 6 - JULY 9, 2011. WING DING 33 IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. 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.wingding.org or call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix area) to register now!

AUGUST 19-21, 2010.

TRIKE RIDERS INTERNATIONAL’s “SPIRIT OF THREE” 2010 INTERNATIONAL ALL TRIKE RALLY in Branson, MO. Host hotel is the Ramada Inn & Conference Center.

Vendors, Seminars, Trike Show, Light Show, Raffle to win a 2010 WAGS Cargo Trailer, and more. Registrations available at www.trikes.org. For more info, call TRI Executive Director Bob Larsen at (352) 746-3413 or email TRIORG@tampabay.rr.com. Remember, as GWRRA’s sister association, GWRRA Members get in for the same registration price as TRI Members!

REGION EVENTS JULY 22-24, 2010. REGION K’s “Redneck Rendezvous” in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada. For more info, visit www.niagarawings.org and contact Troy Robins at (905) 788-9809 or rendezvous@niagarawings.org.

JULY 29–AUGUST 1, 2010. REGION L’s rally “Paint our Island Gold - One Wing at a Time” in Summerside, PEI, Canada. Preregistration ends June 15, 2010. Host Hotel: Causeway Bay Linkletter Hotel, 311 Market Street, Summerside, P.E.I. (Phone 1-800-565-7829, Fax 1-902-436-0514; use code word “Gold 10” when reg78

istering.) Friday will be “Wear Red to Support the Troops”.

For more info or to register, contact Mike Devine at (902) 662-4082 or mdevine@trueastlink.ca.

JULY 30–AUGUST 2, 2010. REGION J RALLY. “Ride The Bridges” Rally in beautiful Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Join us on a bike parade over the cities many bridges, a scenic tour to a National Park, Poker Run, entertainment, prizes and events. For further info, contact Sy Minovitch at (306) 373 4264 or syminovitch@live.com. Online registration and accommodation details available on Region J website, Sask. District.

AUGUST 26-28, 2010. REGION I’s Rally in Tillamook, OR—“The Land of Cheese, Trees and an Ocean Breese”. Join the fun, games, rides, and seminars or just lean back and relax. Tour the Air Museum, Tillamook Cheese plant and ride the Pacific Coast. For more info, visit our website at www.bigskyregioni.org or contact Steve and Sandy Henicksman at (208) 523-9813 or ssheni@cableone.net.

SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2010 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND). REGION E’s “Back to the Fifties” Rally.

Join the fun in Davenport, IA at the downtown Radisson hotel. For GWRRA Members, the room rate is $79 per night.

Hotel Address is Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 East 2nd, Davenport, IA 52801. Phone number is (800) 3957046; we site is www.radisson.com/davenportia. Near many attractions! For more information, contact Clayton & Lynda Alcorn, Region E Directors, at (660) 827-3063, (660) 473-0172, or b2momdad@charter.net or visit www.gwrra-region-e.org.

SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2010. REGION A’S “All American Homecoming” at the NEW LOCATION of Lakepoint Resort Lodge & Convention Center (New, complete renovation), US 431 N., in Eufaula, AL. [Resort phone: (800) 544-5253] 3-night minimum at the Lodge; Cabins and Lakeside Cottages available; Camping On-Site.

Vendors, Seminars, BBQ, Pajama Party, Bike Parade, District Directors Challenge, Poker Run, Chapter Challenge, and so much more! For more info, call Region A Directors Bob & Nan Shrader at (352) 668-3164 or Rally Coordinator Ed Porter at (727) 938-8190.

SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2010. REGIONS D’s “Pirates of the Great Lakes” Rally/Convention at the Branch County Fairgrounds in Coldwater, MI (just off I-69). 144 full hook-up campsites, +56 with W & E. Hotels within 2 miles, Top Gun & Amazing Team Challenge on-site, Vendor Trade Show, LTD, RE & MED Seminars, Bike Show, Light Parade & Show, Region D Couple of the Year selection, Chapter Participation awards, meet the people Bike Show

uptown. Accepting MC & Visa for online and on-site registrations. Go to www.gwrra-regiond.org to register or print registration form, lodging, and more. For more info, contact Region D Directors Ron and Dianna Miller at (517) 851-7276.

DISTRICT EVENTS *JULY 15-17, 2010. WASHINGTON DISTRICT’s 30th Anniversary Rally “Cruising the Olympic Peninsula” in Port Townsend, WA. Shore Excursions, Historical Walking Tours, Shopping, Canoe, kayak, and sailboat rentals, and more. For more info, contact Bob Spencer at (425) 489-9786.

JULY 16-17, 2010. MINNESOTA DISTRICT RALLY, “Grand Riding in Grand Rapids” in Grand Rapids, MN. Host hotel is the SawMill Inn of Grand Rapids on Highway 169 South [(800) 667-7508 or www.sawmillinn.com; ask for GWRRA Block]. Join us for Rider Ed & LTD seminars, Guided Dinner Rides Friday night, “Wingo”, Movie Night, Light Parade, Couple of the Year Selection, Bike & Mascot Show, and more! For more info, contact Bruce and Barb Beeman at (507) 433-4286 or bbeeman@smig.net. *JULY 22-24, 2010. NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS’ Rally IX. ’50s – ’60s theme. Host hotel is Town & Country Motor Inn, Gorham, NH (800) 325-4386.

See NE District website for more info, or contact Pat Thibaudeau, NH District Director, at (508) 341-1687 or gwrranhdd@msn.com.

JULY 30-31. MICHIGAN DISTRICT RALLY/CONVENTION "Down on the Farm" at Ogemaw County Fairgrounds in West Branch, MI. Camping on-site with hotels nearby. Thursday evening, free hot dogs. Vendors, seminars, “Battle of the Chapters”, and more. For more info, please contact Audrey Holmes at (734) 281-2698 or ianmich1@aol.com. Also visit www.gwrra-mi.org. Preregistration ends July 1, 2010.

AUGUST 5-7, 2010.

KENTUCKY DISTRICT’s "Blast" Rally in Somerset, KY at The Center for Rural Development. This year's theme is "Oldies but Goodies". Visit gwrraky.com for registration and lodging info. For more info, contact David McKenzie at (606) 2973568 or mdaveandjeannie@aol.com.

AUGUST 20-22, 2010. GERMANY DISTRICT’s Gold Wing Meeting in 52152 Simmerath-Steckenborn in the wonderful Eifel at the Rursee. Vendors, day rides in the area, Friday evening Light Tour, Saturday evening live music. Much more, all for a small fee. Members and non-members welcomed. For more info, visit www.gwriders-erftkreis.de.

AUGUST 26-28, 2010. PA DISTRICT’s 2010 Convention with a theme of “Keystone Carnival of Wings”, at the Pasquerilla Conference Center, 301 Napolean St., Johnstown, PA. For more info and registration forms, contact Ton and Renee Wasluck at 279 Church Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707 or Tom and Renee Wasluck at Wing World

goldwing@ptd.net.

AUGUST 26-28, 2010. KANSAS DISTRICT RALLY/CONVENTION “Ride the Beautiful Flint Hills” at the El Dorado Civic Center, 201 E. Central, El Dorado, KS. Friday Night Special: “Frankie Valens” singer and entertainer from the ’60s. For more details, visit http://gwks.homestead.com. For registration forms and more info, contact Judy Eggleston at #20 Northfork Rd., Kaw City, OK 74641 or (580)269-1221 or Gary Drake at Box 19, Lyndon KS 66451 or (785) 207-0128.

AUGUST 27-28, 2010. COLORADO DISTRICT presents the 21st “Wingin’ the Rockies” Rally in beautiful Chaffee County, CO! “Serving America” is the theme of our Patriotic Rally. Also, enjoy scenic guided rides in Colorado’s High Country, vendors, Friday evening dinner, entertainment, ice cream social, and light show!

Rally site is the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. Host hotel: The Gateway Inn & Suites. More info on our website at www.coloradogwrra.com or contact Randall at (303) 933-6073 or HookdOnDiz@aol.com.

SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2010. IDAHO DISTRICT’s "Get a Piece of the Rock" rally, held at the Kellogg Middle School, Kellogg, ID. Reserve your room at the Kellogg Inn, (208) 783-1234 or Silver Mountain Resort, (208) 783-1547 or camp on-site. BBQ Ribs, Ice Cream social, vendors, breakfast available on-site, Light Parade, Bike Show, Rider Ed/classes and many planned rides. Indoor waterslide and 3-mile gondola ride and more avail. Contact Don or Sharon Weber at (208) 660-7839 or ponderosads@roadrunner.com.

SEPTEMBER 3, 4, & 5, 2010 (Labor Day Weekend). CALIFORNIA DISTRICT Rally & Convention. This year’s “Party on the Mountain” will be held in the resort community of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The Village at Mammoth provides the ultimate mountain paradise where you can enjoy the rally, rides, and vendors then stay for a vacation of a lifetime.

Room rates available for GWRRA Members Sept. 1-8, 2010.

For more info, contact Bill Johnson at (707) 429-2920 or visit www.gwrra-ca.org.

DISTRICT’s “Rally in the Valley” in Salem, VA. For more info, contact Pat and Kathy Hasiak at (703) 590-5712 or vadd@comcast.net.

CHAPTER EVENTS JULY 18, 2010, IL-H2, 3rd Annual Steve Boock “Wing Fling” at Lake Story Pavilion, 1572 Mechan Dr., Galesburg, IL. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; last bike out at 11 a.m. $6/pp. For more info, contact D. Fryer at (309) 343-3227 or danal62@comcast.net or visit www.ilh2.org.

JULY 18, 2010. CO-L’s “Chapter L Pancake Breakfast” in Lakewood, CO. For more infor contact Fred Fisher at (720) 922-0789.

AUGUST 13-14, 2010. TX-I’s 10th Birthday Rally. Ice Cream Social on Friday night at 6 p.m. at the Marshall Civic Center in Marshall, TX. Starts 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and will include unique fun run, inside games, bike show, and more. $15 entry fee and $5 fun run fee. For more info, contact Ruby Seale at rubyseale@suddenlink.net.

AUGUST 13-15, 2010.

MI-Q’S “WILDERNESS WINGS CAMPOUT” in Sault Ste. Marie MI. For more info, contact Frank King at (906) 440-2133.

AUGUST 14, 2010. CO-Q’s “Porker Run” in Montrose, CO. Enjoy an all-day observation run through the San Juan Mountains, a “Porker Run” pin and pork barbecue dinner. Welcome dessert reception 8/13.

Rooms just $65 at Days Inn if you call (970) 249-4507 and mention GWRRA before 7/30/2010. For more info, contact Ginny and Nick Hoppner at (970) 964-4379 or ginnyornick@bresnan.net.

AUGUST 21, 2010. GA-D’s 25th Anniversary Celebration in Dawsonville, GA. For more info, contact Terri Kozlowski at (770) 530-5376 or terrimk@bellsouth.net.

SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2010. NEW MEXICO DISTRICT RALLY, in historic Las Vegas, NM. Just 60 miles from Santa Fe, Las Vegas is considered by some to be a living museum and the official reunion home of Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. Join us for some great riding, ice cream social, vendors, bike light show, rider ed and so much more. Host hotel: Plaza Hotel built in 1882 and lovingly restored in 1982. For more info, visit www.gwrra-nm.org or contact Ted Bates, District Director, at (505) 328-4346 or twbat@comcast.net.

AUGUST 21, 2010. VA-O’s “Casino Picnic” at New Quarter Park in Williamsburg, VA. Join us for casino games like dice, roulette, blackjack and more, plus an open auction w/ money. Registration begins 9 a.m.; event starts at 10 a.m. (rain or shine). For more info, visit www.gwrravao.org or contact CD Joe Dickson at (757) 8720690 or widetrack48@cox.net.

SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2010. NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT RALLY, 27th Annual Wings Over the Smokies. We’ll be “Winging to the County Fair” in Fletcher, NC. Enjoy riding our beautiful western North Carolina mountains with guided tours or a visit to the Biltmore Estate. For more info and rally flier, visit our District website at www.gwrranc.org or contact Dennis and Kathy Hull at (828) 295-6856.

OCTOBER 7-9, 2010.

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AUGUST 21, 2010. TX-M’s 8th annual “Moonlighters Fun Run” will be held in Burleson, TX. Join us for a ride under the stars of Texas. Registration completed by 8 p.m. in the Lowes parking lot at I-35 & Alsbury.

Great door prizes, raffles, gift certificates, off-bike games, and lot of fun, with lodging and restaurants close by. Go to our website at www.txmoonlighters.com for flyers and preregistration info or contact Ken Olson at (817) 297-3232.

August 2010

SEPTMEBER 3-6, 2010. BC-D’S (SURREY, BC) “GOLD RUN”. Finish the season in style and warm camaraderie with great riding and lots of fun. For more info, check our website at www.gwrra-bcd.org.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010. IN-O2’s 20th annual “Ronald McDonald House of Indiana” Ride. Ride starts in Mishawaka, IN, at the Meijer store parking lot, 3610 Bremen Highway, at 9 a.m. and ends at the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis at approximately 2 p.m.

Also, save your pop tabs! For more info, contact Wolfgang Gless at (269) 476-2321 or Jim McPhail at (574) 259-2393 or (574) 276-6340. All Chapters and bikes are welcome!

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010. Frank P. O’Connor Memorial Poker Run and Picnic benefiting the Children’s Ward at NIH. Sponsored by VA-A. Registration from 910:30 a.m. at Manassas Honda, 9105 Mathis Ave, Manassas, VA. Prizes, games, and food! Pre-registration flyer and form available at www.gwrravaa.org (click on “FUN”). For more info, contact CD Mary O’Connor at (703) 378-3873 or director@gwrravaa.org.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010. TX-R Rally Cats will host their 13th annual rally and trivia ride. Located at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1907 Whitley Road, Keller, Texas. For more info, please visit www.dfwrallycats.org.

OCTOBER 9, 2010. TX-U’s “3rd Annual Hallowings Rally” at Pickerell Park in Schertz, TX. Witch Hunt, games, silent auction, and great door prizes.

For more info, please contact Steve Ochs at (361) 5712909.

OCTOBER 9, 2010. CA-1V’S second annual “V Run” in Victorville, CA. Check-in 8-10 a.m. at B&B Honda in Victorville (free coffee and donuts). Many grand prizes (including a set of tires donated by B&B Honda) and door prizes, along with a 50/25/25 drawing. 2 mappedout rides—one scenic mountain ride and a Route 66 ride.

For more info, contact CD John Baker at (760) 949-2186 or visit our website at www.gwrraca1v.org to download a flyer. Ends up at Maxwell’s in Apple Valley for a great meal (price of meal included in rally ticket purchase; a portion of the proceeds will go to High Desert Homeless Services).

OCTOBER 23, 2010. CA-1F’s annual Halloween Fun Run in beautiful San Diego, CA. Held at Fun Bike Center, 5755 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, CA 92123. All bikes welcome. Come join us for a scenic poker run, games, contests, prizes and entertainment. Free lunch included with registration. Pre-registration cost is $10/GWRRA Members and $12/non-members. T-shirts available at pre-registration only. Visit www.gwrra-ca1f.org or contact Dana Rowley at (619) 921-5419 or Ed and Kay Carroll at (858) 695-8445. ● 79

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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

L I S T I N G Denotes senior officer

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

TURKEY WALES WEST INDIES

DIRECTORS: MIKE STIGER...................DIRECTOR ...........................................4552 LEEWARD DRIVE ...........................PLEASANT LAKE.............MI ...................49272 ..........................517-420-4535 BOB GREER ....................CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2738 AUSTIN LN ....................................JONESBORO.................GA ..................30236 ..........................770-473-1316 ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA ...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535 GENE KNUTSON............RIDER EDUCATION...............................10266 JORDAN STREET ..........................SPRING HILL ..................FL ....................34608 ..........................352-428-0785 DAVID ORR .....................LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................2127 ASHLEY GLEN WAY .......................FORT MILL .....................SC...................29707 ..........................704-560-5446 PETER RUSSELL ................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525

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DIRECTORS:

ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164 LORRAINE KNIGHT.......................NORTHEAST (B)....................................71 HARRIS ST ................................PAWTUCKET......................RI .........................02861 ..............401-723-5959 RONALD MILLER ...........................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................847 S. CLINTON ............................STOCKBRIDGE ..................MI ........................49285 ..............517-851-7276 CLAYTON ALCORN ......................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ..................5020 LOCUST LN. ..........................SEDALIA............................MO ......................65301 ..............660-827-3063 ANITA ALKIRE ...............................SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................4331 SUMMIT DR...........................LA MESA...........................CA .......................91941 ..............619-741-8893 HARRY DOLLARHIDE .....................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................19719 SE 59TH ST ........................NEWELLA .........................OK .......................74857 ..............405-391-7661 STEVE HENICKSMAN ...................BIG SKY (I) ...........................................258 STONE RUN LANE ..................IDAHO FALLS.....................ID .........................83404 ..............208-523-9813 FRANK ALBERT .............................APPALACHIAN (N)................................310 NEWMAN DRIVE. ...................KODAK.............................TN........................37764 ..............865-932-2994 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 MIKE DEVINE ...............................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L)......................RR #1 67 CAMPBELL RD.................DEBERT .............................NS .....................B0M 1G0 ............902-662-4082

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HAWAII KAHN, G

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D/D ME-A ME-C ME-D

SABATTUS BERWICK LEWISTON BANGOR

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MAINE CYR, A CHEVALIER, R WRIGHT, D SHERBURNE, K

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MASSACHUSETTS TBA LEBLOND, K

TBA 978-692-1169

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NUNEZ, V ALVAREZ, S GIROUX, R

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D/D OK-B OK-E OK-G OK-J OK-K OK-L OK-M OK-N OK-P OK-S OK-W OK-X

OWASSO SHAWNEE TULSA BARTLESVILLE GUTHRIE PONCA CITY LAWTON MUSKOGEE NORMAN CLAREMORE MIDWEST CITY OKLAHOMA CITY STILLWATER

D/D OR-G OR-H OR-I OR-J

HILLSBORO SALEM HERMISTON OREGON CITY ALBANY

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MOUNTAIN TOP KING OF PRUSSIA LITITZ CHAMBERSBURG CRANBERRY TWP BELLE VERNON BELLEFONTE ERIE BERWICK REYNOLDSVILLE DILLSBURG ALLENTOWN WILLIAMSPORT MEADVILLE SHELOCTA PITTSBURGH PITTSFIELD SAYRE ALTOONA SOMERSET HANOVER EVERETT TUNKHANNOCK QUAKERTOWN

D/D RI-A RI-B

LINCOLN MIDDLETOWN WARWICK

D/D SC-A SC-B SC-C SC-D SC-E SC-F SC-G SC-H SC-I SC-J SC-K SC-L SC-M

TRAVELERS REST ANDERSON FLORENCE BEAUFORT COLUMBIA GREENVILLE EASLEY CHARLESTON YORK CLEMSON MYRTLE BEACH SPARTANBURG LANCASTER GREENWOOD

HANOVER BISMARCK FARGO MINOT

D/D OH-A OH-A3 OH-B OH-B2 OH-B3

GROVEPORT FINDLAY MARIETTA MANSFIELD BELLEFONTAINE OBETZ

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

763-242-4553 701-426-9644 701-261-0640 701-839-2019

OHIO FRANK, J HAMPSHIRE, M AYERS, J STEINHILBER, L MCQUEEN, D BAYES, F

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OREGON 828-295-6856 336-697-8193 336-969-2180 336-765-4526 704-392-2656 919-965-8830 252-752-4520 252-638-1538 919-469-1600 252-426-1254 910-577-7601 919-661-6518 336-476-1040 828-926-6175 919-563-4867 828-628-1757 910-868-4946 704-483-9460 704-938-2705 336-752-4339 828-692-7429 919-732-7961 828-465-0201 828-286-8343 910-270-5313 910-892-6604 336-764-4707 919-776-2894 704-984-6419 910-739-4776 910-281-4921 704-873-3089 336-623-9363 336-982-4688 919-435-8050 336-983-0753 336-372-4739 704-779-8590 252-442-2309

NORTH DAKOTA D/D ND-C ND-D ND-M

419-843-8277 740-446-3993 330-225-0070 440-944-4491 937-246-3221 513-894-3010 740-742-2070 937-439-0075 440-453-4453 740-654-7156 440-232-5106 216-310-9503 740-532-5338 330-262-3093 330-637-5191 937-233-8880 440-839-2194 513-941-4871 330-343-2966 330-549-3438 419-395-2352 419-339-6626 937-376-2289 740-787-1557 330-416-1460 740-993-2863 740-474-1830 419-334-7562 937-454-0206 330-686-3040 937-572-4471 937-693-8983 614-563-9249 419-651-2954 740-266-6321 740-389-2488 419-838-7101 740-385-3499 937-550-4749 740-924-4780 740-453-0211 440-286-6405 614-923-9649

OKLAHOMA

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HUFFMAN, T CHOATE, B BRIDGE, M MASHEK, R* SCHAEFFER, D

503-648-0343 503-932-0206 541-449-1451 503-650-6172 541-967-7953

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

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

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Wing World

SC-N SC-O SC-P SC-Q SC-R SC-S SC-T SC-U SC-V

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864-488-0930 843-623-6298 803-939-4862 803-266-5189 803-536-1605 864-445-3063 864-469-0349 864-972-3494 803-499-4466

SOUTH DAKOTA BROZEK, L DECOSSE, E

402-582-4726 605-582-3575

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

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

WEST JORDAN ST GEORGE LAYTON LOGAN WEST JORDAN

D/D VT-A

TBA RUTLAND

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

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817-707-3568 806-353-3722 915-755-2401 214-934-9898 281-422-9473 936-890-0778 940-696-3241 281-259-4438 972-736-6140 210-520-3061 903-856-5153 409-790-4099 979-773-4077 830-796-7797 979-849-3147 936-564-2971 817-994-9964 281-709-3904 713-305-0225 512-251-2017 325-698-6941 817-249-3498 817-721-1014 281-557-7572 254-634-4658 361-571-2909 214-274-3709 956-572-3451 361-578-4722 281-391-1488 972-723-5582 361-241-5086 281-213-3223 432-634-0634 903-593-2220 713-473-5693 972-346-3970

UTAH QUICK, B ROSENBLUM, J DOOLEY, R PRITCHARD, B DEAN, C

801-652-9629 435-256-6156 253-459-5037 435-723-2830 801-553-8546

VERMONT TBA CONGDON, G

TBA 802-483-2285

VA-W VA-X VA-Y

CHESTER SALEM LEESBURG

LAND, E AYERS, T RODGERS, B

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

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

POCA HEDGESVILLE CLARKSBURG HUNTINGTON WHEELING KEYSER SUMMERSVILLE CHARLESTON MORGANTOWN PARKERSBURG ELKINS

August 2010

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

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

CASPER GILLETTE CHEYENNE ROCK SPRINGS CASPER SHERIDAN CODY

425-489-9786 425-572-0617 360-551-2236 425-788-1734 360-249-3463 360-794-0805 360-332-4765 360-923-9750 509-546-0846 509-697-4415 509-924-3698 360-876-6737 360-636-0519 253-845-7177 509-382-3187 253-770-3866 360-254-2343 253-862-0220 360-273-0992

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

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

D/D PE-A

CHARLOTTETOWN MONTAGUE

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

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

VAUDREUIL-DORION ST HUBERT DRUMMONDVILLE SHAWINIGAN VAUDREUIL/DORION

D/D SK-D SK-E

REGINA SASKATOON SWIFT CURRENT

D/D YT-A

WHITEHORSE WHITEHORSE

D/D DK-A DK-B

VIBY J ATTERUP JYLLAND

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

D/D

NORTHFLEET

D/D

SAULHEIM

D/D IS-A

KEFLAVIK KEFLAVIK

VANCOUVER VANCOUVER CHILLIWACK SURREY KAMLOOPS KELOWNA PRINCE GEORGE VICTORIA

MB-A

WINNIPEG

D/D NB-A NB-S

SHEDIAC MONCTON PENNFIELD

D/D NL-A NL-T

PARADISE SAINT JOHN’S CLARENVILLE

D/D NS-A NS-K NS-T

LONDONDERRY HALIFAX NEW MINAS TRURO

WAIT, J FRAMPTON, P MEYER, G ARTHURS, H ELLIOTT, K WESTFALL, S GOETZ, T BEECROFT, R

ZILKOWSKY, B

780-922-2670 403-256-0912 780-349-1093 403-886-5493 780-674-2125 403-758-6427

867-667-6505 867-633-5122

WINTHER, P RAUN, J OLSEN, C

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

DONOGHUE, P

01474-361-748

PETRI, J

49-06732-7669

ISR-A

354-893-3793 354-899-8007

JAKARTA

HAINIM, J

62-21-7262502

TEL-AVIV

SANDEROVICH, D

972-542-300-311

NEW ZEALAND NZ-A

506-532-6483 506-533-3194 506-529-3316

709-782-0417 709-782-2516 709-466-3713

GILBERT, H EIRIKSSON, O

ISRAEL

CHRISTCHURCH

SCOTT, B

00-64-3-3833589

NORWAY NO-A NO-C NO-E

HAUGESUND TRONDHEIM INDERCEY

FRIESTAD, T OFSTAD, T SAMDAL, M

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

PANAMA

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

SCHWERTNER, F WHITTAKER, L

INDONESIA

204-895-1512

NEWFOUNDLAND NEWMAN, W WALL, L OSMOND, C

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

GERMANY

IR-A 604-628-6657 604-943-2527 604-858-9963 604-746-6746 250-374-2583 250-718-6349 250-562-7057 250-812-8514

NEW BRUNSWICK SIROIS, J GAUDET, S MITCHELL, E

BILETSKI, G HARYETT, D LIEN, R

DENMARK

MANITOBA 703-590-5712 703-378-3873 757-426-6110 757-898-0735 804-748-9025 540-548-2889 571-934-7067 276-628-6047 703-368-5093 434-836-2920 540-890-2890 757-986-2847 276-632-7215 757-872-0690 434-973-5613 540-862-7124 540-377-6282 804-266-2915 540-890-4899

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

ICELAND

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

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

YUKON TERRITORY

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

902-676-2782 902-436-8592

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

CANADA ARDROSSAN CALGARY EDMONTON INNISFAIL BARRHEAD LETHBRIDGE

PINEAU, S MACAUSLAND, M

SASKATCHEWAN

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

WYOMING

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

905-659-4424 519-692-3514 613-552-2277 519-271-9939 905-985-9064 519-742-0325 613-837-4864 905-788-9809 705-248-3332 613-771-9874 905-821-6905 705-474-3255 519-371-0498 613-966-1805 519-631-3272 705-268-4968 519-735-9658 705-645-0004 905-828-1804

QUEBEC

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(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.)

Allen, Donald ..................................................Fairfield, CA Babin, Phillip..................................................Gonzales, LA Brady, Gene ..................................................Pasadena, TX Brady, Sarah .................................................Pasadena, TX Carson, John...............................................Jacksonville, IL Carter, Dave...............................................Crystal Lake, IL Collins, Jim...............................................Green Valley, AZ Dodd, Kacey ...................................................Gadsden, AL Dodd, Josh......................................................Gadsden, AL Fisher, Steven ............................................Hutchinson, MN Goins, Sherwood...........................................Dry Creek, LA Grant, Ken ....................................................Pensacola, FL Hewitt, David.......................................................Mesa, AZ Holton, Dean ................................................Louisburg, NC Howell, Richard.......................................Albuquerque, NM Humphrey, Robert........................................Clarksville, AR Hutchens, Jim .........................................Pleasant View, TN Hutchens, Shirrin.....................................Pleasant View, TN Kephart, Richard ...........................................Pensacola, FL Knudtson, Ronald .........................................Mason City, IA

Knudtson, Karen ..........................................Mason City, IA Kolaske, Neal..............................................Milwaukee, WI Landis, Dick.................................................Zephyrhills, FL Lantz, Charles .................................................Wooster, OH Lear, Tom.........................................................Bidwell, OH Legris, Mike ......................................................Bradley, IL Lewis, Edward.................................................Concord, NH Lewis, Judith...................................................Concord, NH Lyman, B.J.............................................Santa Barbara, CA Lyman, Kit L. ........................................Santa Barbara, CA McNabb, Charles ........................................Springfield, MO Michaud, Roberta ....................................Albuquerque, NM Miller, Clifford .......................................Oklahoma City, OK Mytinger, David .........................................Indianapolis, IN Panter, Jim.......................................................Canton, OH Preston, John ...............................................Jacksboro, TN Rasmussen, Robert ...................................Minneapolis, MN Rasmussen, Delores..................................Minneapolis, MN Rennick, Bob........................................Kings Mountain, NC Roberts, Logan ...............................................Chandler, AZ I N

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Sharp, Gaylord ..............................................Friesland, WI Shrader, Robert..........................................San Antonio, FL Simmons, William...........................................Newbern, TN Smith, Steven........................................................York, SC Smith, Bruce....................................................London, ON Swanson, Lloyd .....................................Oklahoma City, OK Taber, Frank............................................Port Orchard, WA Taylor, John ..............................................Fountain Inn, SC Thayer, Gary .............................................McDonough, GA Townsley, Richard ...........................................Mahomet, IL Vaillancourt, Michael......................................Montrose, CO Waer, Allan, Sr............................................Meshoppen, PA White, Kirby...................................................Burgoon, OH Williams, Boyce......................................Holiday Island, AR Williams, Zelmer...................................................Gary, IN Wilson, Kerry..................................................Gadsden, AL Wilson, Joyce..................................................Gadsden, AL Zakrajsek, Martin ..........................................Richland, WA

M E M O R I A M

Robert Austerman GWRRA #056067 Union City, OH

Johnny Dunn GWRRA #277238 Escalon, CA

Bobby Lawrence GWRRA #171209 Las Cruces, NM

Dale Priko GWRRA #280469 Garrett, IN

George Thomas GWRRA #290511 Green Valley, AZ

Bruce Blalock GWRRA #276729 Church Hill, TN

Tom Eastman GWRRA #081706 Mercedes, TX

Robert Mcree GWRRA #090662 Mobile, AL

Deane Roberts GWRRA #094197 London, OH

William Tjerne GWRRA #007565 Everett, WA

Thomas Blazek GWRRA #162858 Chagrin Falls, OH

Gloria Ferguson GWRRA #126054-01 Hudsons Hope, BC Canada

Tommie Miller GWRRA #217243 Pittsfield, IL

Jerry Schaar GWRRA #195146 Midland, MI

William Walling GWRRA #229758 Lebanon, OR

Galen Bradford GWRRA #102038 Waterford, CT

David Fyhr GWRRA #266711 Spokane, WA

William Miller GWRRA #122324 Herndon, VA

Darrel Schaeffer GWRRA #000088 Glendale, AZ

James Winn GWRRA #045209 Aston, PA

Skeet Brown GWRRA #127842 Martinsville, IN

Joan Garrett GWRRA #138627-01 Menifee, CA

Jerrel Mullis GWRRA #165566 Marshville, NC

Verlie Scott GWRRA #048234 Lebanon, OH

Lawrence Ware GWRRA #252345 Westborough, MA

Boyce Carter GWRRA #086197 Dimmit, TX

Linus Gillis GWRRA #067520 Miscouche, PEI CANADA

Harold Olson GWRRA #317048 Spring Hill, TN

Harry Singleton GWRRA #059164 Saint Augustine, FL

G W Wilkins GWRRA #121178 Pasadena, TX

Warren Clyatt GWRRA #055794 Lake City, FL

Joseph Habersetzer GWRRA #020494 West Bend, WI

Barbara Parsons GWRRA #609567 Winfield, KS

MaryAnn Skowron GWRRA #084527-01 Clarksville, TN

David Zimmerman GWRRA #029384 Tieton, WA

Thomas Collins GWRRA #034004 Niagara Falls, NY

George Johnson GWRRA #039767 Jamestown, NC

Samuel Perkins GWRRA #103147 East Rochester, NH

A Paul Stough GWRRA #044184 York, PA

James Duff GWRRA #276499 Lake Tapps, WA

Marlene Kempf GWRRA #045277-01 Bowling Green, OH

Raymond Powell GWRRA #021257 Springfield, OH

Robert Strath GWRRA #157963 Colorado Springs, CO Wing World

They Forever Speak Their Loudest In Memoriam

B y A s a R o u s e , G W R R A # 8 3 8 3 6 , o f Wa l t o n , K e n t u c k y ( E d i t e d t o p o e m b y S h a r o n S t a n l e y )

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n May 28th I rode my ’06 Wing some 400 miles to the Holiday Inn at Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

In D.C. and New York, earlier that day so many innocent lives were taken away on that September day years ago.

In fact, I tried to say to a Park Ranger that day that this temporary memorial wasn’t enough.

The next morning I rode some hundred miles more to a farm field in Pennsylvania.

But these heroes subdued the terrorists and saved countless Americans on that September day years ago.

But the words wouldn’t come out they got stuck in my mouth; he just gave a compassionate nod.

The whole purpose of the ride with friends by my side was to pay homage in Pennsylvania.

We knew we’d be affected, though not how much, as we entered on Memorial Day weekend last May.

For really, what can be done for or said about these heroic dead who lay forever in Pennsylvania?

To the passengers and crew who, when Todd Beamer cried “Let’s roll!”, brought down a plane in Pennsylvania.

We were unable to speak at this tribute to Flight 93 on Memorial Day weekend last May.

When their incredible bravery and their deep love of country forever speak the loudest In Memoriam.

Asa Rouse (GWRRA #83836, of Walton, Kentucky—and proud Member of Kentucky’s Chapter G since 1992) and some fellow riders chose to visit the site of the Flight 93 crash this past Memorial Day weekend. He sent in this photo of the temporary memorial that is located where the plane came down on September 11, 2001.

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GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500

CHECK OUR WEB SITE www.gwrra.org FOR A COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!

GWRRA Custom Riding Jacket

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SMALL - 3102000 MEDIUM - 3102001 LARGE - 3102002 XL - 3102003 2X - 3102004 3X - 3102005

This Month’s GWRRA “Exclusive” Member Specials are Found on Page 66 !

GWRRA Charms

$105.00 (shippping included)

Jackets will Start Shipping August 20th.

GWRRA is excited to finally offer a custom Riding Jacket. This attractive jacket comes with embroidered logos on the the upper sleeves and GWRRA on the left chest. The jacket is made of 600 Denier oxford shell fabric with PU coating, water repelling treatment and Teflon finish. Removable inner jacket. Adjustable waist sleeves and cuffs. Inside outer fabric and lining with breathable, water/wind resistant 2-layer membrane. All seam taped 100% waterproof. CE certified protectors on the elbows, shoulders & back. Reflective piping for night time visiblity. Pre-curved elbows.

4082001 Charm with Laser-cut GWRRA text (top)...$5.00 4082000 GWRRA Logo Charm (bottom)...$5.00

EZ Air Gauge

Property of GWRRA T-Shirt

GWRRA RideHide

White RideHide

One of the most popular items in the past few years is now available in silver. Long-sleeve, stay-snug cuffs to prevent rollup. Blue lettering shows GWRRA in a whole new way.

One of the most popular items in the past few years is now available in white.

Long- sleeve, stay-snug cuffs to prevent rollup. Red lettering shows GWRRA in a whole new way.

3101002 - Med......$13.00

3081000 - Small .......$25.00

3081006 - Small ......$25.00

3101003 - large ....$13.00

3081002 - Medium ...$25.00

3081007 - Medium ..$25.00

3101004 - xl ........$13.00

3081003 - XL............$25.00

3081008 - Large......$25.00

3101005 - 2xl ........$14.00

3081004 - 2XL..........$25.00

3081009 - XL...........$25.00

3101006 - 3xl ........$15.00

3081005 - 3XL..........$25.00

3081010 - 2XL.........$25.00

Ash Colored 99% Cotton

3081011 - 3XL.........$25.00

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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. A 10-foot accessory hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor.

4011000 $12.95

EZ Air Combo

Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!

4011002 $29.95

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Women’s Short Sleeve Bling Tee

Order of Legions Patch

This patch is perfect for your favorite friend or relative who has a military connection. The patches denote the status of their service from active, reserve, retired or veteran and the seal proudly announces their branch of the services.

PATCH-ACTIVE ...........$4.00 PATCH-RESERVE..........$4.00 PATCH-RETIRED...........$4.00 PATCH-VETERANS ......$4.00 SEAL-AIRFORCE ......... $2.00 SEAL-ARMY ................$2.00 SEAL-COASTGUARD .. $2.00 SEAL-MARINES ..........$2.00 SEAL-NAVY ................$2.00

BRAND NEW GWRRA WOMEN'S BLING TEE. Black short sleeve GWRRA Bling Tee with stylish rhinestone embellishment that reads GWRRA 100% Cotton SMALL-XL Available

SORRY! 2XL SOLD OUT!

3091000–SMALL-XL ....................$25.00

Griffin Patch Red 4-inch vest patch ............2031002 - 4” ......................$4.50 10-inch back patch .........2031003 - 10” ..................$10.00

Griffin Patch Black 4-inch vest patch ............2031004 - 4” ......................$5.00 10-inch back patch .........2031005 - 10” ..................$12.00

GWRRA Shirt

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Long sleeve white shirt with pocket in front. Logo on back and front pocket.

MD & XL - $20.00 2XL & 3XL - $21.00

❏ Mastercard

❏ VISA

Rider Education DVDs 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

4081001-Co Rider DVD-$15.00 4081002-Slow Speed DVD-$15.00 4081003-Touring & Braking DVD-$15.00 4081004-Trailering DVD-$15.00 4081005-3 DVD Package-$40.00 4081006-4 DVD Package-$50.00

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Gold dangle earrings displaying GWRRA's black & gold logo.

❏ Discover

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August 2010

Silver braclet displaying GWRRA's full color logo and motto "Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge" Was $20.00 NOW each $7.00

Men’s GWRRA Cap Blue Logo 3101000 — $14.95 Limited Edition! 6-panel, low profile 100% cotton garment washed twill cap. Light buckram in front panels with 6 sewn eyelets Pre-curved sandwich visor and adjustable Velcro Strap closure. No top button for a more comfortable fit.

$5.00 each pair

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5091000-Chapter ....$35.00 5091001-District ......$35.00 5091002-Region ......$35.00 NOTE: $10.00 for Shipping

GWRRA Bracelet GWRRA Earrings

NEW!

Packet includes; 2ea. Name Badges, 2ea. Medallions with lanyard, 1ea.

Certificate with folder, 2ea. Couple of the Year pins with related Hanger bars. (Chapter, District or Region) Please contact John Cracchiolo at johnc@gwrra.org or at 800-8439460 ext.220 for any questions or to place your order.

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Life Member Products 1011001-BLACK & GOLD LIFE HANGER BAR......................$1.00 2041002-4" LIFE PATCH..............$3.00 2041003-10" LIFE PATCH .........$10.00 2081001-10" BLACK AND GOLD LIFE MEMBER ROCKER .....................$4.00 4001017-LIFE MEMBER ANTENNA FLAG ........................$8.00 8001014-WHITE LIFE MEMBER HANGER BAR ............................$1.00 8001017-CLASSIC MEMBER PIN..............................$2.00 8081003-NEW LIFE MEMBER PIN..$3.00 8081004-RED/WHITE LIFE MEMBER ROCKER................$3.00

New COY Item

LADIES COMBO Items in combo inlude 1 Women's buckle, 1 pair of earrings and one GWRRA Bracelet. This combo will save over $11.00 if your ordered each item individually 4091000 LADIES COMBO - $25.99

Ladie’s GWRRA Cap Pink Logo 3101001 — $14.95 Limited edition! Smaller crown size and no top button for a great fit!

6-panel, low profile 100% cotton garment washed twill cap. Light buckram in front panels with 6 sewn eyelets Pre-curved visor with pink trim and pink contrast stitching.

GWRRA Plaques Recognition plaques for someone special or for your local Chapter meeting site. Engraved in solid wood with oak or white marble finish. Order at (800) 843-9460 or at www.gwrra.org.

4061002 – Oak $20 plus s/h.

4061003 – White Marble $20 plus s/h.

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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.

2004 GL1800 Here’s a photo of our (Ron and Mary Johnson, GWRRA #231260, of Aledo, Texas) “Pride & Joy”. It’s a 2004 Flare Red Gold Wing that’s been colormatched with the Flare Red accessories.

We just love our bike!

▲ GL1800 w/Hannigan GTL Sidecar

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This is a photo of me (Tony Ladt, GWRRA #299518, of Pompano Beach, Florida) and Dwayne Prejean with our dogs Rose, a White American Shepherd and Rus, a Chocolate Lab. This photo was taken just as we were getting ready to go for a ride on our 2008 Gold Wing with airbag and 2009 Hannigan GTL Sidecar.

1998 GL1500SE Hello GWRRA riders, this is our (JT and Jo-Ann Tardif, GWRRA #325947, of Sheridan, Wyoming) 1998 GL1500SE, affectionately known as Big Red. The color is Candy Spectra Red, and our bike has just under 67K miles on it. It still runs perfect, and the bike is dressed in Parade flags—one American, one Wyoming, and one Patriot Guard Riders—to escort military funerals, attend “Welcome Home” missions for our troops, or to see them off. (I have a small block of wood that raises the center American flag a little higher; not seen here.) We are new to GWRRA and would like to say “Hello” to all of you!

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2003 GL1800 This is our (Ed and Sharon Markin, GWRRA #217450, of Urbana, Ohio) 2003 red Gold Wing at Bald River Falls in Tennessee, not far from Deals Gap. Good friends, good roads, good rides—ain’t life great!

2000 GL1500SE and 1995 Colorado Champion Trailer This is my (Terry Peters, GWRRA #152356, of Brampton, Ontario, Canada) “Ride & Joy” in Pearl Glacier White. It’s my third Wing, and I purchased this bike new (and the trailer used, a year later). This combo gets a lot of attention and has been on numerous trips from the Toronto, Canada area to the USA, Northern Ontario, Quebec and the east coast of Canada. I couldn’t ask for more—dependability, comfort, and admiration.

▲ Two GL1800s and a 2000 GL1500SE This photo is of Robert Fennell’s (GWRRA #48273) 2001 GL1800, Matt Caradonna’s (GWRRA #313084) 2002 GL1800, and John Howe’s (GWRRA #150553) 2000 GL1500SE during an overnight trip from Leesburg, Virginia, to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) near Green Bank, West Virginia, in mid-September of last year. In the background is the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable, single-aperture antenna

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