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THE 2014 VALKYRIE: HONDA’S NEW MUSCLE CRUISER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DIRECTOR’S LETTER

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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IGNITION QUICK HITS

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RIDER’S ED

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RED PAGE

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GWRRA NEWS

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REVIEWS

Get the scoop on the new Valk.

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TICKET TO RIDE: MIDDAY DREAMING

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An early nap turns into a great start of a day.

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EXHAUST EVENTS

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ADVERTISER INDEX

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CLASSIFIEDS

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MOTORCYCLE GOODIES

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OFFICER LISTINGS

He’s serious about fun.

ROAD TRIPS: THE MIDWEST TOUR CONTINUES

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Our adventure leans into Chicago.

Rolling hills and canopied trees.

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

LOOKING FORWARD PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARL SCHULTZ

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s the start of a new year quickly approaches, many of us have set out to make 2014 a bigger and better year than 2013. We have our to-do list in hand, we’ve revved up, ready to come out of the gate at full throttle.

GWRRA is no different. I don’t recall a year, in the 15 that I’ve been a part of this amazing family, where the excitement and anticipation was so high. Each and every day is bringing a new opportunity, a new idea, a new relationship, a new change, that all serve to make us an even greater GWRRA. I truly cannot wait to share all of these things with you.

One of the changes is that after 30 years of hosting Wing Ding over or near the 4th of July, we decided to move the event to Labor Day weekend beginning in 2015. We are certain this change will create new opportunities and experiences for each one of you that join us at future Wing Dings. More information to come this summer in Madison, Wisc. at Wing Ding 36.

We are also excited to enter 2014 with our new Directors of GWRRA, Ray and Sandi Garris, who have already been working hard with their staff on a lot of new ideas and programs. Alongside Ray and Sandi, we have also appointed a new group of Directors, Deputy Directors and other Officer positions, who are also eager and excited to make 2014 one of the greatest years GWRRA has ever seen. You’ll get to know many of them in more detail in Wing World during the coming months.

I could go on and on listing all the great things we have done and are doing in preparation for this coming year, but I wanted to get to what excites me more than anything else: each and every one of you. The Members of GWRRA are what make everything we have done and will be doing worthwhile. We not only have the largest family in the world, but we truly believe that it is also the greatest. And we cannot wait to have you take this 2014 journey with us — or, shall we say, we cannot wait to take this journey with you. After all, this is your Association!

ABEL GALLARDO president@gwrra.org FEBRUARY 2014

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DIRECTOR’S LETTER

ALL ABOUT LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARL SCHULTZ

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hat makes February so special? It’s the month devoted to love. We can all relate to this special word. Our lives are centered around it.

This wonderful feeling finds its way throughout our extended GWRRA family. Be sure to remember your spouse/significant other/best friend on the 14th with your Valentine’s Day wishes. They may show up as a bouquet of roses, a box of (low-cal) chocolates, a nice card or a special date night with your sweetie. The word love is used to describe many special feelings we all have for life and all that it contains.

We love to ride our motorcycles.

We love our GWRRA family.

We love our many adventures on a Wing.

Since February is called the “heart month” by many, Chapter AZ-A, “The Pioneer Chapter,” always schedules a CPR class for their Chapter. This special class has been held around Valentine’s Day for over 20 years, so the date is easy to remember.

In February we love to pick up a bag of Valentine’s Day candy hearts and read the various phrases printed on them. Here is one that says, “Be patient, the snow will melt.” Another says, “Be a friend, share GWRRA,” and the really large heart says, “If you love your Chapter, ask if you can volunteer to help fill a staff position, — you will love the experience.” Sending you lots of love for our family in GWRRA.

RAY & SANDI GARRIS (KIS) Your Directors of GWRRA

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EDITOR’S LETTER

ABOUT A BOY PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNIE BEE PHOTOGRAPHY

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ebruary has always been my month. Let’s start with the obvious — my birthday is February 5th, and I met my wife in February as well. A few years ago, my son, Kevin Whipps Jr. (we call him KJ), was born on February 8th.

He’ll be four in 2014, and he’s absolutely changed my world.

Five years ago, I was in a completely different point in my life. I wouldn’t say I lacked direction, but there were certainly some unanswered questions that just didn’t seem to have answers. I knew what I wanted, but not how to achieve any of those things in any way. Then came KJ, and my life turned around for the better.

Being a little boy, KJ always wants to do what daddy is doing, whether it’s hanging out on the couch or going to the office. Quite often he asks if he can come to work with me, which is hard to refuse. But when he does pop into HQ on the occasional weekend or late night, he loves looking at all of the pictures and pointing out the motorcycles. Last issue I mentioned that we have a new project, a ’78 GL1000 that’s currently in my garage. The day that was dropped off at my home, my son had to just sit on the seat (he also asked for his 8-month-old sister to be the co-rider). What can I say, he’s got good taste.

This year, February will also be a big month for another reason. Sitting in my office right now is a large box with products that I’ll need for an appointment I have on January 27 and 28. Then it’ll likely be a few days before some paperwork gets sorted out, so come February 1st, I’ll have something new to show off.

But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s just put a pin in that thought and come back to it. Maybe in the April issue? Sure. Let’s do that.

Man, February is going to be a great month. I can’t wait until my boy sees what happens.

KEVIN WHIPPS Editor in Chief @wingworldeditor FEBRUARY 2014

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QUICK HITS This is where you’ll find articles, product reviews and other miscellaneous goodies that aren’t long enough to stand alone, but do deserve a place in the book. If you have future submissions to this section, please send them to editor@gwrra.org, with the subject line, “Quick Hits.”

PRODUCT LISTINGS AFX FX-50 DUAL SHIELD HELMET AFX AFXHELMETS.COM $100

Looking for a new helmet that has some unique features? Check out the FX-50 Dual Shield Helmet with, well, dual shields. First off, there’s the face shield, which is clear, optically correct, compounded curved, UVand scratch-resistant. Then you’ve got the inner shield, which adds a tint for those sunny days when you don’t want to carry a pair of sunglasses.

It’s made up of poly-alloy plastic, so it’s lightweight and strong, and it’s covered with a clear coat to protect the finish. But none of that does any good if it’s not safe, and the FX-50 is both DOT and ECE 22.05 certified — not too shabby.

30 WATT LED REPLACEMENT DRIVING LIGHT BIG BIKE PARTS BIGBIKEPARTS.COM $30

Halogen bulbs can be a pain to deal with. They get super hot, and if one does burn out, you have to be careful not to touch any of the glass, lest you risk getting oil on the surface and shortening the life of the bulb to almost zero. If you have a ’98-00 GL1500 SE Gold Wing, Big Bike Part’s new LED Replacement Driving Light is a solution to that problem. Not only do LEDs put out more light than halogens, they also draw less power. Better yet, it puts out a more clear and true white light, which increases your visibility.

And isn’t that the point anyways?

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FITBIT FORCE FITBIT FITBIT.COM $130

Maybe you’ve put on a few pounds over the holidays, or you just want to keep track of how much activity you get throughout the days. The Fitbit Force can help you with both of those problems. It’s an activity tracker designed to log how many steps you take throughout the day, how many flights of stairs you climb

and the calories you consume. You wear it on your wrist, sync it with your iPhone or Android phone, and you can see how you’re doing by checking out the OLED display. Plus, you can track your sleep and awake to a soothing vibration. [Editor’s Note: Fitbit products have helped me lose 40 lbs. Seriously.]

A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

Be sure to mark your calendars! Plan your vacation to join Sandi and I at Wing Ding, July 2–5, 2014. This funfilled opportunity is designed with you, our Members, in mind. Every day at Wing Ding offers you a new adventure.

We guarantee you’ll have an incredible experience with all of your extended GWRRA family, all having fun together while rekindling old friendships or developing new ones.

Then, on Labor Day weekend, August 29–31, 2014, please plan to join us at GWRRA’s Weekend at the Opry in Nashville. We have secured a very attractive $110 nightly rate at the world famous Opryland Hotel.

The schedule includes opening ceremonies, daily tours and evening excursions to the Grand Old Opry, a dinner and dance and lots of fun for all. Park your 2, 3 or 4 wheeler and leave the driving to us for all tours.

Please complete your registration form today for only $15 each. You can find the form and more information in this issue or on Gwrra.org (under Events). We will meet you for lunch on the General Jackson Showboat while we ride the Cumberland River through the city, and we look forward to doing exactly that. Please join us for some real fun with the rest of your GWRRA family.

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

In case you missed it, Micky and Mary Searels of Chapter M recently won International Director of the Year honors back at Wing Ding.

The couple didn’t know their names were in the running for the award, and since they were having some health concerns around that time, they decided not to head towards Greenville, S.C. Because of that, Louisiana District Director Merlin Mayon took matters into his own hands and headed out to present the awards to the happy couple in person (and he took along six other Louisiana Chapters to help share the joy). Congratulations!

WHERE’S WINGY WINNER

So who won our Where’s Wingy contest for the December Issue?

That would be Larry Poteet from Mustang, Okla. Wingy was hiding on page 44, in the coin slot on the telescope. Congratulations Larry!

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SAFE TEAM RIDING PART 1: COLLABORATIVE COOPERATION

BY JIM & JUDY LEE, FL1-H2 CHAPTER EDUCATORS

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team ride is a great way to travel and spend time with like-minded friends who love to live on the road. But at the same time, it can be one of the most demanding activities for a motorcyclist, demanding more cognitive concentration, precise coordination, intelligible communication and insightful, rapid-fire decision making. The nimble maneuverability of a motorcycle can be a blessing in “cager” traffic, but in a swarm of other motorcycles, that same nimble maneuverability is no longer a distinct advantage given that the single track and trike vehicles surrounding you can now brake, accelerate and turn just as quickly, tightly and precisely as your own iron horse. Then, complicate matters with the best practice of staggered formation riding and you introduce a new constraint which cagers can easily disrupt by simply merging into and breaking up your asymmetric convoy ballet. Traffic lights can have the same irritating effect when half your group “make it” and the other half don’t, appearing as a shrinking image in your rear view mirror.

When you really think about it, there are an infinite number of team riding situations that can occur in traffic with perhaps twice as many rational responses.

You may not encounter or experience all of them in your lifetime, but since we aren’t getting any younger, we really only need to focus on the hazardous ones — which is still an impractical number of examples to contend with. Fortunately, we can use abstraction to help simplify our safety issues. Learn the basic tenants of team riding and then adapt your own best riding practices. But here is the rub: your best practices must still conform to the framework of the team ride and the best practices of the others in the group. (Note: You may be doing the “right thing” in your own mind, but if it’s not coordinated with everyone in the group, FEBRUARY 2014

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you may be introducing a whole new hazardous situation.)

Understanding the framework of team riding is easy. First, attend a GWRRA Team Riding seminar and/or a Road Captain seminar to learn the basics of team riding. Further your education by attending Chapter rides with experienced ride leaders and tail gunners. Learn to see your team or the group you are riding with as one entity.

You are still responsible for your own safety, but you are also a member of a bigger coordinated group!

The Road Captain seminar is a terrific introduction to team riding and it is a requirement if you plan to lead a ride. However, there is no replacement for real team riding experience. Get out, challenge yourself and ride with the Chapter. Develop and apply collaborative group thinking with the intent that your safety and the safety of the group are paramount (Collaborative group thinking should not to be confused with “Groupthink,” where the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an incorrect or deviant decision-making outcome). Constantly challenge yourself on the safest way to handle each traffic situation. Do not accept someone’s misconceived notions of safe team riding practices just because “this is the way we’ve always done it.” Your task is to collaborate on the optimum practice which covers everyone and all situations. Ask, “Why is this better?” and “Why is this safer for any given situation?” Be respectful of other opinions and be willing to listen and perhaps adopt other perspectives on safe riding, but only if they are indeed safer and proven so. Put forth a positive collaborative and cooperative attitude and you will enjoy all that team riding has to offer, especially when all riders are on the same page.

So, what are YOU doing this weekend? Don’t forget the Rider Education motto: “Safety is for Life.”

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MEET THE NEW CTX1300 Great motorcycles almost always have one similar characteristic: They take some aspect of riding and make it a lot more fun. For sportbikes, that might be performance and handling. For touring, that might be smoothness and comfort. Honda’s new CTX1300 is aiming to increase the fun factor in several areas. It’s not a machine that easily fits into a single class; rather, it’s a bike that lets you go touring, sport-touring and cruising on the same machine.

Of course, the best way to experience a CTX1300 is to see one in person, and the best place to see one in person is at your local Honda Dealer or IMS show. Like the Gold Wing itself, the newest CTX takes a different approach to motorcycling—one that’s sure to connect with a special kind of rider. Meanwhile, here’s a sneak peak at some of the features the new CTX1300 offers and why it’s going to be a favorite of a lot of riders looking for a light, nimble bike that’s still big enough for day-long rides. Until next month, ride safe.

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Available Honda Accessories include: Tall Windscreen, Audio Package (for standard model), Heated Grips, Heated Grip Attachment, 12-Volt Accessory Socket, Rear Carrier, Centerstand, Chrome Handlebar Ends, Chrome Windscreen Garnish, Chrome Engine Shrouds, Chrome Back Mirror Covers, Chrome Valve Covers, Chrome Master Cylinder Cap, Chrome Clutch Lever, Chrome Brake Lever, ColorMatched 45L Rear Trunk, LED Fog Lights.

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GWRRA 2012 INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR ALABAMA CHAPTER B – ROCKET CITY WINGS – HUNTSVILLE, ALA.

BY TAMMY HOLLINGSWORTH, STEVEN HOLLINGSWORTH, GREG DEMPSEY & RENEE DEMPSEY

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hat does it take to become the International Chapter Of the Year? The vital ingredient is fun. It takes Members having fun, dedication, lots more fun, a little planning, a little more fun and lots of points.

When we set our sights on becoming the International Chapter of the Year, we looked over the manual many times and discussed what it would take to achieve that title. We felt confident that we could make it as the District winners again, because we do have a very active Chapter. To set our sights on the International title, we knew we had to get more serious — but more importantly, we knew it would take a little more strategic planning with focus on mastering each area to take the maximum points. We explained the details to our Members, pointing out that the Chapter Of the Year manual was a blueprint for a Chapter to get the most out of GWRRA and we needed to make our mark in history. Our Chapter was great and we wanted everyone to know it. What better way than with just the right credentials?

Now, with everyone onboard with

the decision to go for it, we reiterated that this goal was a team effort. We asked them, “Do you think we can do this?” They voiced a hearty, “Yes!” and the gleam in their eyes let us know that they were ready to tackle a bigger goal. And so, the motivation begins.

We taught a seminar on Chapter Of the Year, highlighting the points that were easiest to achieve. Everyone provided feedback and it was all positive. With our Chapter being saturated with so many instructors, we proposed the idea that we’d reserve some time before our Thursday potluck meals for seminars.

Our Chapter meets every Tuesday and Thursday night to share dinner; every Sunday morning to share breakfast; and at least once on a Saturday or Sunday (sometimes both days) to ride, participate in a rally, have a fun day or participate in a GWRRA event. To cement the dedication of our Members, picture this: coffee is brewing, the projector is up and running, the instructors are doing their thing and then the food begins to fill the air with divine aromas. Before you know it, we’ve just completed two seminars. Suddenly, a voice from FEBRUARY 2014

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the crowd says, “We have time to do another seminar, so why don’t we do one more before we eat?” Everyone in attendance simultaneously nods their heads. Without haste, we switched instructors and taught another seminar. Not only did our Members have fun and get trained, our instructors got lots of practice. It was a win-win situation, and then there was ice cream and cake afterwards.

What more could you ask for?

After a while, it became clear that although we are a very active Chapter, this goal was still a challenge. There were many days, especially after a long week of work, where we’d want to sleep in on a Saturday. Admittedly, some days took more motivation than others, but overall, we were all glad that we did it and we all declared how much fun we had.

At the end of the year, the four of us — Greg, Renee, Steven and Tammy — got together to print out all of the reports and review our paperwork to ensure that we had everything to submit on hand. As the Members roll off into their Christmas holidays, now it’s time to wait. We win District, we win Region, then we find out that we won International.

Everyone was ecstatic.

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In setting the goal to win, our Members worked together using the S.M.A.R.T principle by establishing Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-bounded objectives. They performed by using the T.E.A.M. concept, where Together Everyone Accomplishes More. Most importantly, our vision required C.O.H.E.S.I.O.N. (Counting On Having Everyone to Support Ideas, Objectives or Notions), which translates to Members that promise to be flexible, tolerable to compromise and receptive to the opinions of others.

Alabama Chapter B made a pledge to unite and collectively achieve and earn the title of 2012 International Chapter Of the Year. We were very proud of our Chapter, even before they earned the International title. They are a great bunch of folks that really know how to have fun, and when we set specific goals, they rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Every single one of them that participated and gave their time to work towards a collaborative effort truly deserves the honor of International Chapter Of the Year.

This is what GWRRA is all about.

Alabama Chapter B Members are no doubt some of the best folks you can find in the Gold Wing Road Riders Association.

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y Americade adventure began Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 9:00am at Beth’s Café in sleepy Bridgton, a small town in northwestern Maine made famous by novelist Stephen King. Bob and Cheryl Norcross met me with their GL1800 and trailer, along with John Leisenring and his GL1800. The weather was sunny with intermittent clouds and the temperature was in the low 60 degrees. We had breakfast and left Beth’s at 9:30 AM. We opted to travel the northern route through the mountains, approximately 250 miles and a 4.5 hour ride. I rode my Honda GL1800 with a CSC trike kit.

Bob and Cheryl were in the lead, John in the middle and I picked up the rear. We stopped for fuel and lunch in Wells River, Vt. at the P&H truck stop, then continued on to Rutland, Vt. Bob and Cheryl dropped off in Rutland to their hotel, while John and I continued on to the Edgewater Resort in Lake Bomoseen, Vt. Wednesday morning we rode off to Lake George and Americade. We arrived at the Forum building and were surprised to see the multitude of bikes there of all sizes and description. We

spent the whole day there and I am sure we didn’t see everything.

The next day, we were on the road again to Warrensburg, N.Y. Going through Lake George Village, I upshifted to third gear and heard an awful metal grinding sound and lost all power as I coasted into a closed A&W Root Beer parking lot.

I called on the CB for Bob, Cheryl and John to advise them of my mechanical problem and where I was parked. After close inspection, we determined that I had no forward gears and I did not have reverse.

Here is where GWRRA came to my rescue. I located my membership card and called Tow Busters. They asked for some details and told me a flatbed tow truck would be there in 45 minutes to pick me up. I then went to my Gold Book and tried to find the nearest Honda dealer. Unfortunately, there were none in Lake George. A lady from a chapter of the Blue Knights walked by and saw that we were in distress. She searched the directory with me and suggested that I be taken to Sportline Power Products, a wellknown and reputable Honda dealer, in Queensbury, N.Y. FEBRUARY 2014

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GETTING HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST.

BY ROBERT ELLIS

Mark, a Tow Buster contractor, arrived 45 minutes on the dot to take me to the shop. Thank you Mark and GWRRA sanctioned Tow Buster Service.

After arriving at Honda Sportline, they determined that the propeller shaft was stripped. Pleasant surprise, they had a replacement in stock and we were on our way in an hour. The bill was more than reasonable. Total down time was four hours.

Thank you Honda Sportline! I will never forget how you made a bad experience so positive. I was in a difficult position and somebody else might have taken advantage of my circumstance. Should I think about trading my Wing Trike, I certainly will call Sportline. The repair shop was the neatest and cleanest that I have ever seen.

To sum this all up, my GWRRA membership came to my rescue. I do not know what I would have done if I was not a Member. To my fellow GWRRA Members Bob, Cheryl and John: I thank you for staying with me.

Your support was helpful getting me through a difficult time.

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INNOVATION OF THE MONTH BUGS B GONE

BY STU OLTMAN

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ave you ever ridden in an area, or at a particular time of year when large, juicy bugs seem to be everywhere? I’m speaking of the kind that splatter all over the wind screen, dim the headlamp, clog the radiator core and smear over your face shield as you wipe with a gloved finger, making further riding unsafe. Did you ever wish for a small, handy spray that could be used at a roadside stop to at least clear your vision? If so, read on.

It’s funny how some neat things happen by accident.

As I was cleaning out my office at a former job, I discovered a case of product apparently sent to my predecessor who had never tested or reviewed it. Labeled as Bugs-Be-Gone, it was marketed by a small company in Montana and had a toll-free phone number on the side of the container. I took home a bottle, tested it, and was amazed at how it almost magically caused the bug jerky to lose its grip on any surface to which it was applied. But there was no point in writing about it, because the toll-free number was disconnected, and I was unable to find any other information on the company. That was five years ago.

I recently went shopping at a NAPA AND I’LL DEFINITELY Auto Parts store. And HAVE A BOTTLE as I opened the door, ON BOARD DURING I almost tripped over MY UPCOMING a large display of Bugs B Gone in 2-oz.

TRIP TO FLORIDA. spray bottles sold by Sea Foam. The part number was BBG-2. The sample I took home from my former job was a 7-oz. bottle with a part number of BBG-7.

Coincidence? I think not. (I hope the inventor got a good price from Sea Foam and is now sipping piña coladas on some tropical island — the stuff is that good.)

I tested by spraying Bugs B Gone lightly on the windshield, headlamp glass and on the front of the mirrors of a bike I’d recently ridden several hundred miles. The crud collection ranged from white flies, to bees, a butterfly and several gooey deposits devoid of evidence of their donor.

The instructions say to wait 30 to 45 seconds, and then either wipe with a wet rag or hose off, the idea being that water (more is better) enhances the effectiveness of the product and removes any product residue. But having not read the instructions, I simply wiped with a dry microfiber towel. In all cases except the gooey deposits, which required a bit of rubbing, the wings, feet and carcasses were swept off cleanly with one light wipe, leaving what looked like a polished surface. The gooey stuff? Perhaps it would have have come clean on the first pass if I’d used water as per instructions, but it did come off cleanly.

At $1.49 for the 2-oz. spray, the price isn’t excessive, and that size easily stows in a jacket pocket for quick access on the road. However, larger sizes can be had, ranging up to a gallon of concentrate, which are not only less expensive per ounce but can also serve as a refill supply for the small spray bottle.

According to the Sea Foam website, “Bugs B Gone is a non-toxic, biodegradable soap that effectively cleans organic materials from any surface by neutralizing the organic acids they contain. This product is designed to be sprayed directly on any surface that is covered with organic material such as bug guts, brake dust, tree sap, bird droppings, mold and mildew, and many others. These materials can be very difficult to remove because the organic acids they contain eat into the surface.” I’m no chemist, but I believe them. And I’ll definitely have a bottle on board during my upcoming trip to Florida.

According to the website, the product is sold in virtually all auto parts chain stores as well as Ace and True Value Hardware. For more information, visit the Sea Foam website at Seafoamsales.com.

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WORKBENCH TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

BY STU OLTMAN

ANSWERS TO THE TECHNICAL QUESTIONS IN THIS MONTH’S WORKBENCH WERE PROVIDED BY STU OLTMAN, WING WORLD’S SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT GOLD WINGS OR VALKYRIES BY EMAIL TO WORKBENCH@ GWRRA.ORG OR BY MAIL TO WORKBENCH, GWRRA, 21423 N. 11TH AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85027. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME, CITY, STATE AND GWRRA MEMBERSHIP NUMBER. THE OPINIONS OF THE TECHNICAL EDITOR DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE OF THE EDITORIAL STAFF OR PUBLISHERS OF WING WORLD MAGAZINE, GWRRA OR THEIR AGENTS.

THE TIRES GO ROUND AND ROUND (BUT THE SPEEDO ISN’T ACCURATE) Stu, I’m writing in regards to Bob Dougherty’s e-mail in the October 2013 issue of Wing World about speedometer accuracy. I purchased my GL1800 back in 2001, but did not notice the speed discrepancy until I installed a Garmin GPS in 2011. My speedometer typically reads, on average, about 10% low above 40 mph. For example, if the GPS reads 65 mph, the Wing indicates a slower speed of 60 mph.

Several dealers I’ve talked to were unaware of this discrepancy.

The Honda Tech center at a major international bike show in Chicago appeared to be aware of the “problem,” but it was it was difficult to extract any meaningful information.

One technician suggested that the speed issue may be a “built in margin

of safety.” No other suggestions.

Assuming the diameter of the Gold Wing remains constant, the speedometer should indicate speed accurately, and it should be the rider’s responsibility to maintain a safe speed. Cars and trucks are correct, as well as Harley Davidsons, but not Hondas — except for my Honda automobile, now that is accurate.

Now, when would the diameter of the tire be different? The only way would be on a high-speed curve. The bike would be angled such that the radius-to-tread would be smaller, hence the speed would indicate higher, and more accurate.

Although the Wing is, in my opinion, a fairly high performance machine, most will not be found on a race track negotiating curves at extreme speeds.

Is the speed discrepancy by design? I get the impression that Honda feels it’s not an important

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issue, but I think it is. In my opinion, it is a safety issue because you’re not maintaining a correct speed limit in many cases.

Now that I’m aware of the discrepancy however, I will adjust my speed accordingly either by observing my GPS or raising my indicated speed on the Wing. The question is, how many Wing owners are not aware of this?

Best regards, Gary Norton Bullinger via email

Gary, As I told Mr. Dougherty, Gold Wing and most other Japanese bike speedometers are optimistic by about 10% and have been for the entire 45 years I’ve been involved with motorcycles. You couldn’t extract information from the folks at that Honda Tech Center, likely

IGNITION : WORKBENCH because they didn’t have anything useful to say. And like them, I could only speculate. But it’s my opinion that riding a tad slower than the speedometer indicates does not constitute a safety concern. For GL1800 owners bothered by this enough to do something about it, consider installing an electronic speedometer calibration device, but do not overthink the issue and install incorrect tires of larger diameter for the sole purpose of speedometer correction.

amount.” But a variation that large indicates to me that during the oil change, either the bike is not on its center stand, the floor surface isn’t level, the oil filter is a larger, non-standard item, or the dipstick isn’t being inserted fully (but not screwed in). Pardon me for asking, but you are aware the Full mark is the upper hash mark on the flat portion of the dipstick?

That wasn’t an insult — I can’t see what you’re doing, so I need to cover the possibilities.

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TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE OIL? Stu, I don’t know if you have a stupid question of the month club, but if not, this will probably make me the charter member.

The owner’s manual for my 2002 GL1800 tells me that an oil change with filter requires 3.9 U.S. qts for refilling. I just changed my oil again and, as always, it takes 4.5 quarts for the dip stick to tell me that it is full. What gives ?

Lyle Long Bettendorf, Iowa

Sorry Lyle, no membership card for you. In fact, you get bonus points for having read your owner’s manual! Okay, so why does it take 3/5 of a quart more to fill your crankcase and oil filter than the manual specifies? Variations between individual bikes are to be expected, and that’s why the dipstick should always be used as the final check rather than just pouring in “the recommended

Stu, Thank you for the rapid and courteous response — but no membership card ?

It is true that I don’t change the oil on the center stand; I can’t put the bike onto the center stand because my right leg lacks the strength due to a severe injury. I have someone sit on the bike and hold it upright when I check the oil.

I use a filter that I buy from the local Honda dealer and I do use the correct mark on the dip stick.

Your comment about variations with individual bikes has put my mind at ease and I thank you.

Lyle Long Bettendorf, Iowa

Thanks for the comeback, Lyle.

I’m sorry I put your mind at ease, I intended just the opposite. With the bike being held up by someone sitting on it, it’s likely that the person isn’t holding it exactly vertical and also that his/her weight is causing the bike to sag a bit at the rear. These two things, plus the fact that the dipstick was

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designed to be accurate with the rear wheel being elevated by the center stand, could well account for the extra amount needed to set the oil level at the full mark.

In other words, my hunch is that you’re actually overfilling the crankcase by around 1/2 quart.

To be certain, I recommend that during your next oil change, ask a riding buddy who is capable of using that center stand to place the bike on it. Then complete the procedure using no more than 4 quarts. If the oil level is correct in this instance, you’ll now know what “correct level” looks like when changing the oil by the method you’re using.

Stu

REVENGE OF THE FALLEN Hi Stu, Just wondering if you might know the weight you must be able to lift to upright a fallen GL1800 Wing.

My buddies and I can not locate any info on this matter. I have been a Member of GWRRA for years, and unfortunately, due to monetary constraints, I had to let my membership lapse. Hopefully you will still help me with this question.

Thanks in advance, Mike via email

Mike, I was considering writing up the procedure for you, but it’s probably best if you actually see it done. To answer your question directly, the amount you must be able to lift (with your arms) is about what a

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It’s all in the technique. You don’t actually lift, you walk the bike back in stages with your legs, and it pivots upright. Don’t believe it?

Google and YouTube are your friends. Check out the videos at the links I’ve provided – one with the bike laying on its right, the other on its left. The third video probably shows and describes the technique the best, even though the bike is a Harley. Note – the bike should be in gear with the side stand deployed before lifting from the right side. If lifting from the left, the side stand is lowered after the bike rises high enough for the stand to clear the pavement. [Editor’s Note: This is also in the Gold Book] Youtube.com/ watch?v=I5k4Uj3YTnY Youtube.com/ watch?v=k4MPyX0QCYw

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[Editor’s Note: This is a follow-up email from a Member, with the original question published in the November 2013 issue of Wing World. If you want to go back and look, it’s on page 37.]

UPDATE: The Rest of the Story Hello again Stu, I have an update regarding the issue with my 2007 GL1800 accessory fuse No. 10 blowing, and some potentially related audio problems. In the November 2013 issue, you directed me to the

accessory power source under the left fairing pocket, where I found a J&M Ground Loop Filter from a previously installed satellite radio receiver. Upon removal of the J&M filter, the fuse no longer blew, although the audio issues remained. Nice call on your part!

To bring full closure to the issue, I sent the filter assembly to J&M for the free test they offered over the phone. Days later, they emailed stating the filter tested good and mailed it back to me.

Since it is late enough in the season to justify my annual air filter change, I used the opportunity to dig a little deeper.

With the top shelter removed, I traced and removed two satellite radio cables no longer needed.

One was the power cable that was disconnected to remove the J&M filter, thus resolving the No. 10 fuse issue. The other was the audio cable that once sent satellite radio audio to the GL1800 audio input.

Both dealer installed cables were pinched midway to the point of exposing bare wire and severing conductors. Since they were in the area of the steering column, I am guessing they had been pinched over the years by the steering limit bumpers.

After removing the damaged cables, the audio issues are fully behind us. The intercom works 100% of the time, a huge improvement over the 50/50 we had become accustomed to. The CB that once seemed to have a mind of its own, dismissing its transmitting duties at will, performed perfectly on a 6 hour test ride last Saturday.

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source of all the mischief. Thank you! My wife, on the other hand, is wondering if there might have been some value in the 50/50 duty cycle intercom system. To be fair, she can (and does) unplug anytime she feels the need.

Thanks Stu! Paul Lenzmeier Fargo, N.D.

Paul, Blindfolded magician? I like the analogy! This is an example of why I recommend electrical diagnoses begin with a thorough visual inspection. Some of these Gold Wings’ electrical systems look like the distribution system leaving Hoover Dam after Happy Hands finish “farkling,” and with little forethought as to the consequences of random wire routing. Congratulations on the successful search and rescue operation, and thanks for the comeback.

Stu

DRIP DROP Stu, I have owned, since new, a 1996 GL1500 SE that now has about 140,000 miles. Earlier this riding season, I noticed that occasionally I would find a drop of oil on the floor near the right leg of the center stand. A quick examination of that area of the bike lead me to the drive shaft boot which showed some oil seepage from the boot.

I suspected that the output shaft seal was leaking and figured that replacement would be a good

IGNITION : WORKBENCH winter project. Well, winter is here. Upon consulting my Honda Shop Manual, there is no specific reference to replacement of the seal and O-ring in the cartridge/ holder other than during engine overhaul, which means taking the engine out of the frame. Stu, do you know of any other way to replace this holder/seal without removing the engine? I’m thinking that it’s possible to access by removing the swingarm, but I hate to tear into the thing without a clear understanding. Advise at your convenience. Thanks.

Tom Whalen North Liberty, Ind.

Tom, That bearing holder, as it’s called, can be removed after removing the rear wheel, final drive, driveshaft and swingarm with u-joint and rubber boot. Oh — anything attached to the swingarm or restricting access from the right side will also need to come off. Even then, you may have difficulty reaching the innermost of the three attaching bolts. Still, it should be a lot easier than removing that engine. But before you do all of that,

make sure the oil is actually engine oil. I have seen several instances on both the GL1500 and GL1200 where the rear oil seal on the driveshaft was leaking, and the gear oil slowly wicked its way up along the driveshaft, puddling in the u-joint boot before exiting the weep hole.

Stu SUB FILTER Stu, I been reading a lot about sub filters in Workbench. I have a 2007 Gold Wing — where is the sub filter located?

Gene Wagner Lancaster, Wisc.

Gene, The sub-air filter exists only on the GL1500.

Stu

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and lubricates the plastic parts without attracting filth. But it came to my attention (the hard way) that some brands of silicone aerosols contain acetone in the propellant which will ruin not only the switch plastic but also the surrounding body parts. I therefore stopped recommending silicone spray, though I do still use it myself after confirming the brand I purchased is safe to use on plastics.

Aerosol electronic contact cleaner is usually safe to use on plastics, but I still recommend examining the can for statements to the contrary.

Stu

David Odess Randolph, Mass.

David, It’s nice to see that someone’s paying attention!

The issue of the sticking push-on, push-off switches is more a matter of dirt in the plastic mechanism than of fouled electrical contacts. I previously recommended silicone spray because it both cleans

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o you remember the Bad Old Days of two-up motorcycle touring? I’m speaking of the days prior to two-wheel audio systems when hand signals and hollering were considered to be “intercom.” Music, cell phones, radar detectors, GPS guidance? Forget about it!

Then came the 55 MPH national speed limit, when some creative individuals began grafting miniature 23-channel CB radios into their Vetter Windjammer fairings, using hand-held microphones and listening over the radio’s small, integral speaker. What’s your 20, good buddy? There’s a County Mountie collecting green stamps back at mile 250! Getting even more creative, some adapted a set of earbuds to the CB and wore them inside the helmet to improve audio at higher speeds and in windy conditions.

But that’s usually as creative as it got. Intercom and biketo-bike communication was still hand signals and hollering.

And that was fine, as long as most long distance riding was without passenger or riding buddy.

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Other folks who had more electrical knowledge, skills and determination, and who often rode in groups and with passengers, started devising ways to integrate small speakers and microphones into their helmets in the same fashion as military aviator helmets. And naturally, the helmets’ electronics were connected to the audio devices by wires. Though available helmet headsets and the devices to which they connect have become far more complex, useful and varied, the basic concept of speakers and microphone integrated into a helmet and connected to the bike’s audio devices by wire had remained virtually unchanged until recently. What options do we have today?

WIRED HEADSETS Those of us who’ve been riding audio-equipped bikes for many years grew up with wired headsets. We’re familiar and comfortable with them, and that alone could cause us to reject newer technology. Aside from that issue, wired

This system by MotoChello can operate multiple sources simultaneously.

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headsets simply plug into the front and/or rear audio plugs on our luxury touring bikes with no need to link transmitters.

Any OEM device operated by the bike’s audio controls such as an intercom, stereo or CB, can be heard and even operated by both rider and passenger.

Though special integration products may be required, aftermarket products such as cell phones and radar detectors may be wired into the audio system to function as if the bike were originally equipped with them. Several companies manufacture wired headsets in varying price and quality levels, and repair parts are usually easy to come by.

BLUETOOTH With the advent of Bluetooth technology, we’ve seen a good number of firms developing wireless headsets for use in motorcycle helmets. Early attempts were pretty primitive, with the systems being able to pair (link) with only one device at a time, and with no intercom capability other than a wired connection to the passenger’s helmet.

Other Bluetooth systems were designed around bike-tobike or rider-to-passenger communication with no ability to connect to other devices, assuming one could even find Bluetooth-enabled devices that were compatible.

Now, however, many GPS units and other mobile electronics are either Bluetooth enabled or can be made so by plugging a “dongle” into the device’s 3.5mm headset output jack, and the headsets themselves can pair to each other as well as to several other devices all at the same time.

As opposed to wired headsets, repair parts for Bluetooth units are usually not sold separately, and repair services (with the exception of J&M) are generally not available. So yes — you get the convenience of not having connection cords swinging around and scuffing the paint. But suffer an electronic failure on the road, and you’re dead in the water. Worse, if the unit is out of warranty, you’ll likely need to purchase a new one.

to recharge the headsets. If using wired headsets, you’d likely be set for an emergency as long as you included at least one set of spare connection cords. We think keeping a spare set in the trunk at all times is a good idea (which, admittedly, you could do with a Bluetooth charger as well).

Is there a distinction in audio quality between Wired and Bluetooth? Yes, there’s a difference between different brands of headsets, and also between models within the same brand. Some are better at voice reproduction, while others excel at both voice and music. But speaking generally, our experience has been that wired headsets have better fidelity than wired ones.

What about a Bluetooth connection to a luxury bike’s factory audio system? Remember, these systems aren’t Bluetooth enabled. So one would need to purchase special devices to enable the system and allow pairing it with the headset as well as integrating aftermarket devices into the factory audio system. This all comes at significant cost. Once paired, some systems will link up with the headsets again automatically each time the bike is started, while others must be re-linked at each engine start – a frustrating and time-consuming exercise.

In the end, the decision may depend on how badly one wants to get rid of the attachment cords and how much one is willing to tolerate in terms of extra expense, installation effort and learning to use a new and unfamiliar technology. However, as Bluetooth continues to get better, watch for more improvements on the horizon.

Helmets with integrated mics, like these from J&M, are quite popular.

DECISIONS, DECISIONS …

So which should we choose when considering a new helmet headset for use on a bike equipped with factory-installed audio system — wired or wireless? We’ve found no onesize-fits-all answer to that question other than “it depends.”

Wired headsets require no internal power source, while Bluetooth units contain rechargeable batteries that have a useful life of 10 to 15 hours between charges. Have you ever taken a trip and found on arrival at your destination that you’d forgotten to pack the charger for either your cell phone or laptop? Well, now you’d have one more thing to remember. A six-day round trip to and from Wing Ding could get very frustrating after the first day of riding with no way WINGWORLDMAG.COM

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THE 2014 VALKYRIE All the power you need and then some

BY KEVIN WHIPPS

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he Valkyrie. Based on a Gold Wing, it runs the same power plant and yet is pitched as something completely different by Honda.

So what is this bike and what does the 2014 Valkyrie bring to the table? Let’s find out.

There’ve been arguments over the years about the place of the Valkyrie in an organization like GWRRA. After all, we’re all about Gold Wings, right? For those that aren’t aware, GWRRA started accepting Valkyries into the fold many years ago, and for quite a few solid reasons.

Essentially, the Valkyrie is — and has always been — a variation on the Wing. They share the same frame and power plant, it’s just the exterior that’s a bit different. The two have the same heart and soul, which makes it worthy of a place in the Association.

The Valk is pitched as a “muscle cruiser” by Honda. It’s supposed to be fast, efficient, stripped down and fun, yet it’s still solid and practical enough to cruise long distances. Again, it has the same frame and engine as the GL1800 (and the F6B), so there’s the same power, rigidity and smooth riding that you’ll find on the Wing. The difference comes from the weight. The 2014 Valkyrie weighs 154 lbs less than the current GL1800, which means the power-to-weight ratio is even better.

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THE VALK IS PITCHED AS A “MUSCLE CRUISER” BY HONDA. IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE FAST, EFFICIENT, STRIPPED DOWN AND FUN, YET IT’S STILL SOLID AND PRACTICAL ENOUGH TO CRUISE LONG DISTANCES.

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to the Valkyrie. Because the curb weight of the bike is just 750 lbs (and thanks to some tricky management), weight distribution is essentially a 50/50 split. The front wheels are 19-inch models, the rears 17-inches, which also means more cornering clearance.

There are a few little things that come to mind with the Valkyrie as well. The gas tank is in the “traditional” location, and holds 6.1 gallons. The handlebar is 1.3 inches further forward than the F6B, and 1.5 inches taller with a 0.7-inch wider spread. It’s also 1-inch thick, and rubber mounted to keep things comfortable for the rider. There is an aluminum grab rail for co-riders, but this bike is more geared towards the solo cruiser, so there is no focus on rear rider comfort (although we’re sure the aftermarket will fill that gap). There are other things too, like the LCD speedometer, LED turn signals, taillights and headlights, all of which bring the bike into the modern world.

But the big difference here is the bodywork, or lack thereof. Honda calls it a “minimalist” approach, and we tend to agree. There are lots of blackedout parts, which you may remember are an optional

feature for the ’14 Wing. The rest of the body is very muscular, with swoopy curves and bulges here and there. It’s garnering a bit of controversy amongst some Members, who feel that it’s a bit too gaudy compared to the sculptured lines of the GL1800. But ultimately, sales numbers will tell the tale.

What about safety and extras? Although ABS isn’t standard, it is an optional feature for the ’14 Valkyrie, so that’s something. There’s no cruise control however, which may turn off some current GL owners who are considering a purchase. As for color selection, there are three as of right now: Black, Dark Red Metallic and Blue Metallic.

Let’s get down to brass tacks: when does this puppy come out and how much does it cost? Honda says it’ll be available in April, so they’re starting the hype machine up early on this one. As for the price, that’s still “TBD,” so who knows where it’s going to fit in the lineup.

Is the 2014 Valkyrie your cup of tea? Will we see more ’14 Valks in GWRRA soon? We won’t know for a few months, but in the meantime, we’ve got a lot of cool pics to drool over.

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The 2012 GL1800 as it was unloaded from the JC Motors truck.

Steve and Trisha Crane

Steve at the exact moment that he found out what happened.

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t’s Thursday, November 21st, and it’s a brisk morning in North Carolina. Myself, GWRRA President Abel Gallardo and photographer Carl Schultz are all here to meet a man with an 18-wheeler that’s carrying some very special cargo. In just under an hour, the three of us, along with several other GWRRA Members, will be dropping off that package to its new home and new owners. Assuming he wakes up, anyways.

But I’m getting ahead of myself.

Let’s take a moment to talk about what this mysterious package is, where it came from and where it’s going, shall we?

A TICKET TO RIDE In the Fall of 2012, GWRRA came into possession of a brand new 2012 Honda Gold Wing in black. It was a beautiful bike, and after some debate around the office, it was decided that we should give it away to one of our Members. The contest was called Ticket to Ride, and everyone was eligible to win. Someone was going to take home that Gold Wing, it was just a matter of finding out who.

In the interim, the bike sat parked in the front room of GWRRA Headquarters, safe from the elements and there for anyone who came in to see. It sat there for at least nine months, and then, almost a year to the date after the purchase was made, we held a drawing to determine who would be taking the bike home. There WINGWORLDMAG.COM

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And to think, he just woke up.

were 163,000 entries, and to find out who would be the lucky recipient, Abel picked a random number using Random.org. Shortly thereafter, a winner was determined.

BLISSFULLY UNAWARE 2,160 miles away from the Home Office, Steve Crane and his wife, Trisha, are hanging out at home. Steve owns a Gold Wing himself, a 2008 that he picked up from a nearby Cycle Center with just 10k on the odometer. It was supposed to be his last bike ever — he had ridden before, but now, with his wife involved, he wanted something that could carry both of them in comfort. No reason to get anything else, he was just fine. That’s when he gets a phone call on his cell phone.

The caller explains that they can’t talk to Steve, they actually need to talk to his wife. Why? Because it’s a surprise for Steve, that’s why, and so he passes the phone to his wife and goes on his way.

Now for anyone else, this might have aroused suspicion, but not Steve.

Through a wacky coincidence, it turned out that his birthday fell right around the time of this phone call. As such, he assumed that this mystery caller was just helping out for a surprise party or something similar, so he decided to stay out of it. Shortly thereafter he forgot all about the phone call and went on his way.

Meanwhile, Trisha is ecstatic. After working out the logistics and taking care of some of the behind-the-scenes work, she arranges a time when we can come out and deliver the bike.

More coordination happens, flights are booked and hotel rooms locked in. On November 7th, the ’12 Gold Wing was loaded into the back of a trailer managed by JC Motors, and set off for its cross-country journey. As for the Abel, myself and Carl, well it was time for a road trip.

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giving it to someone and keeping it a surprise is fairly difficult, particularly when so many people know so much about it. But amazingly, Steve was blissfully unaware of what was coming his way down the interstate. Come November 20, Abel, myself and Carl hopped on our flights and headed out to North Carolina, ready to deliver Steve’s surprise.

As usually happens with these types of things, we ran into a snag along the way. Initially, the bike was going to be delivered around 1pm, which meant that we had planned our day around that schedule. But a last-minute change required us to give the bike away at 10am instead, which meant that we had to do some hustling. Steve and Trisha lived about a 90-minute drive away from the nearest airport, which was also where us three were located. So we packed up and left early to meet the truck at a Food Lion in Steve’s hometown, taking off around 7:30am.

We had put out the word to the local Chapter Members, and around 15 people

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One of the Crane’s lovely dogs.

WHEN HE WALKED OUT, SLEEP STILL IN HIS EYES, ABEL INTRODUCED HIMSELF AND EXPLAINED THAT HE WAS IN THE AREA AND WANTED TO WELCOME STEVE TO GWRRA. WAIT, DID WE FORGET THAT PART?

showed up to witness the event. They had all kept the secret, and were as excited as we were to give the bike away. Then came the next kink in our plan, and one that a Member had already worked out for us.

Steve and Trisha live in a very nice community, surrounded by a golf course and lots of trees. To get to their house, you can either go right and get there quickly, or go the back way to the left and circle around. To keep things stealthy, we were told by that Member (whose name I never found out) that we should take the back route, unload the bike and then Steve should be in the dark. We formed a caravan, and drove towards the house as quietly as possible.

Once there, I cleaned up the bike with some Meguiars polish and Quik Detailer, then we ran into our next snag.

Initially, we were going to roll the bike up quietly so that we didn’t have to turn it on. But now we found ourselves at the bottom of a hill, and no safety gear to ride the bike ourselves. Again, a Member

came to the rescue (and again, I didn’t get their name), and rode the bike up to Steve house. He parked it in the driveway, and that’s when Carl, myself and Abel made our approach.

Trisha met us at the door, full of smiles. As it turned out, Steve had taken a nap and was passed out in his study.

After the three of us snuck inside, Trisha woke Steve up and told him that he had visitors. When he walked out, sleep still in his eyes, Abel introduced himself and explained that he was in the area and wanted to welcome Steve to GWRRA. Wait, did we forget that part?

Steve is a new GWRRA Member.

He signed up in August, and only had one entry into the Ticket to Ride contest.

Just one.

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time, surrounded by his friends and fellow Members. Abel handed him the keys and shook his hand. “Congratulations Steve, it’s yours.”

With that, the still stunned Steve walked over to the bike, full of smiles.

NOT THE END After an hour or so of talking, we learned a lot about Steve, Trisha and their history with motorcycles. For Steve, having a safe bike that was fun to ride for both himself and his wife was paramount, which is why they bought the ’08. But now that they have their ’12 GL1800, they’ve got two rides to choose from. Not too shabby.

As we packed up our cameras and said our goodbyes, I asked Steve what was next on his plate for the day.

He turns to Trisha and says, “Wanna go for a ride?”

Congratulations to Steve and Trisha on their new Gold Wing. Here’s to wishing them many long and safe rides in their future.

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THE MAN WITH THE BADGE Dave Carter is an ex-cop with a good attitude

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here’s this sensation that you get in the pit of your stomach when you’re driving down the road and see those red and blues light up in your rear view mirror.

All of a sudden you’re 16 again, and the county sheriff has busted you taking your dad’s car out for a joyride.

Dave Carter may put out that vibe the first time you meet him, but it’s purely unintentional. He’s tall, has a deep voice and carries himself with the confidence of a man who’s worn a badge for decades. And there’s a reason for that: he has. But don’t let that initial conversation set you back, because Dave is not only one of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet, but he’s one of the nicest, too. He just has to warm up to you first.

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LEAVING ON A JET PLANE Forty-five years ago, Dave Carter was a ticketing agent at Chicago O’Hare airport when he met a woman named Gwen who worked for the same airline.

Six months later, the two are engaged and happy as can be, when the higherups at the company decide that one of them has to go. After all, employee fraternization was frowned upon. So with that, Gwen quits to work at a temp agency, and Dave continues at the airline for a few years. “In retrospect, I should’ve left earlier,” Dave says.

“A couple of years later, I joined the police force.”

D a v e’s h i s t o r y w i t h l a w enforcement started off young, when he was just a kid living with his family in Colorado. “If you look back at me, if you look at any of those old pictures I had either a cowboy hat on or a gun in my hand in some way or fashion when I was growing up,” he explains. “So it was either become a cowboy or become a cop.” A neighbor of the family worked for the sheriff’s department, and he encouraged Dave’s love of the badge.

It became something that he wanted to do, he just needed to make a pit stop or two first.

Dave was introduced to the travel industry by way of a correspondence course, and that led to an internship in Kansas City when he was 18. He was hired shortly thereafter, and transferred to Chicago. “Coming to Chicago was a whole different world,” he says.

When he worked at the airlines, it was a time when the U.S. Marshals were all over the airports. Working at a counter the way he did, Dave was able to talk to them quite often and he did, garnering respect for the field.

As such, he decided to apply for the job, but he also figured he’d apply to work for the sheriff’s department, just to cover his bases. “The appointment papers for both jobs came in the same mail,” he explains. “We had to make a decision.” And they did, based on what was best for their growing family, as they already had children.

Soon, Dave was working for the Cook County Sheriff Department, which, at the time, was the third largest sheriff’s department in the United States.

From then on, Dave worked in law enforcement, always moving around internally as things got stale.

“I never made rank, but I worked in

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every facet of police work, which was fortunate. As you grow stale in one, your horizons change and you can go work elsewhere.” That took him into all sorts of interesting worlds, including undercover and detective work with financial crimes. “He looked very different as an undercover cop,” Gwen says and smiles. “Long hair.”

Dave laughs, “It was when I was a lot younger and slimmer, too. I could play the part, then.” But after 30 years, things had changed — the world, as well as police work — so he decided to retire so that he could spend some time with the family and enjoy life.

And that was the plan, for a little bit, anyways.

About a year or so later, Dave gets a call from a friend of his that had retired from the force just a little while before Dave. The two talk, and it turns out that this friend had moved up to McHenry County to patrol the Fox River for their sheriff’s department.

“It’s nothing like you’ve ever done,” the friend said. Dave follows, “This season was my first season in 10 years that I did not return to the river.”

If you’re counting along, that’s 40plus years in law enforcement.

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“I PROBABLY WOULD SAY ‘LET’S GO FOR A RIDE’ MORE OFTEN THAN HE MIGHT. I’M READY TO GET ON AND GO AND I COULD SPEND DAYS ON IT — DOESN’T BOTHER ME AT ALL. TOTALLY DIFFERENT MENTALITY ON A TRIKE.”

TWO-UP When it comes to motorcycles, Dave has a long and storied history with Honda. “I came up through the ranks with the Sears Moped, the Honda 90, the Honda Dream and the Scrambler. When I went to college I had the Superhawk, but moving away, getting married kinda put the brakes on that adventure for a while.”

So to the side went that hobby, and instead it was on to other things: work, kids, family, all that stuff. But when their daughters went off to college, that bug crept back into his life. “He said, ‘I want to get a bike,’ and I said, ‘Go ahead,’” Gwen recalls. “I figured he was going to find a Harley. He went and found a Wing.” That bike was an ’84 GL1200, blue, with low mileage. They took it out all over the place, making new friends and having adventures along the way. It was a lot of fun.

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for a new Wing until they found a ’94 GL1500 that they would give a home. “We put almost 150,000 miles on that bike,” he says, taking them all across the country in the process. They triked it as well, which became their first experience riding on three wheels.

Two years ago, they decided that they could afford a new bike.

They went to Niehaus, did some research and after a few months of picking and choosing their options, they came home with a GL1800 trike. “It’s also changed me,” Gwen says. “I probably would say ‘Let’s go for a ride’ more often than he might.

I’m ready to get on and go and I could spend days on it — doesn’t bother me at all. Totally different mentality on a trike.” They also bought a Bushtec trailer around the same time, so today they’re ready to go whenever and wherever.

FUTURE PROOF Today, Dave and Gwen enjoy their retirement and their time on the bike with a renewed vigor.

Gwen, because of the additional comfort and safety that comes with riding on three wheels, and Dave because he’s finally not working anymore. Although it does tend to be a running theme that he’s a bit of a workaholic, he assured me that he’s not going back to work anytime soon — after all, he spends most of his time on GWRRA. If you see the two of them on their white GL1800 trike cruising to a show, riding to an event or just taking the scenic route, make sure to say hi. Dave may seem a bit intimidating at first, but don’t let that throw you off. He’s just a big teddy bear on the inside, albeit one that knows how to handle a weapon and take down a criminal in short order.

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The legendary Chicago Theatre

One of the many boats seen along the river.

The statues at the top of this building were amnazing.

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THE MIDWEST TOUR CONTINUES STAGE 2: Chicago to Madison

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t’s the summer of 2013, and I’m sitting at my desk in my home office with a black Uni-Ball Vision Elite in my right hand, furiously scribbling ideas for my impending trip to the midwest. I was planning day three, and I had a problem: Dave Carter, our intended interview for the day, wasn’t going to be available until the following Monday. It meant that we had one day to kill, and since I didn’t

and everything it has to offer, but we also wanted to have some space to ourselves to a certain extent. Chicago was going to be a solid break for two people who were out on the road together for an extended period.

We checked in at our hotel, the Wyndham Blake Chicago, right off Dearborn and Congress. Parking was just like in St. Louis, which is to say it was virtually non-existent. There were

the nicest place we stayed. But the best part of all of it was the price.

As GWRRA Members, we had a discounted rate through Wyndham hotels, and the price saved us a good amount of money, particularly when compared to other spots in town.

Impressive.

But I didn’t have much time to enjoy the room before I had to get going. While Carl took his camera and

garages nearby and a valet, but not a lot of options for someone riding their Gold Wing — at least not ones that didn’t require a walk of some kind.

But once we got inside, we forgot all about parking and checked out the hotel and our rooms. Holy cow were they awesome!

Each room was mammoth for a one bedroom, and they both had flat-screen TVs, huge showers and accompanying bathrooms. Carl and I had our own rooms, but truthfully, it wouldn’t have been a stretch to put two people in the same one because everything was gigantic. The beds were the best ones we slept on for the entire trip, and this was, by far,

shot as much of downtown as he could, I was on my way to legendary Wrigley Field to watch the Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta Braves. Before the trip, I ordered a ticket from Stubhub.com and for a few bucks I was sitting just behind home plate, 10 rows back. To get there, I had to hop on the subway and take the red line north, something I wasn’t too thrilled to do.

Even though I grew up outside of Boston, I’m still very much a suburban guy at heart. I couldn’t remember the last time I had been on a subway, and I was genuinely concerned that something bad would happen.

Paranoid? Wussy? Sure, all of the above. But just in case, I made sure

The way the smokestacks blended into the clouds was hypnotic.

have another Members Only profile lined up, I wasn’t sure what exactly to do. As I flipped between Google Maps and my notebook, a flash of inspiration hit me.

Wrigley Field. Now that was a place where I could kill an afternoon.

SUNDAY FUNDAY It was day three, and both Carl and I had just left Pontiac, Ill. to head towards the windy city. We were on a tight deadline: I had made plans for the early afternoon, and Carl was set to wander across the city with his camera in tow to take some shots.

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to keep my wits about me and my money in my front pockets.

As I boarded the red line, I found a seat and parked myself there for the duration of the trip. Our hotel was about 25 minutes away from Wrigley by subway, so we had quite

was that we had stumbled into the Magnificent Mile, a stretch of North Michigan Ave that has some of the best shopping in the country. Carl wanted to go to the Apple store to buy a new laptop (boy, that’s a long story), and I just wanted to see the city. So

IT TOOK US TWO HOURS TO GET OUT OF CHICAGO. TWO. LONG. HOURS. a distance to travel. As we bumped down the rails, more and more Cubs fans boarded until the entire car was a swirl of blues and reds. When we hit Addison, I disembarked and followed the masses to the field. All my concerns about public safety washed away as I saw Wrigley Field in front of me. I was pumped.

I’m a die-hard Boston Red Sox guy, but as a fan of the sport, you’ve got to appreciate the Cubbies. Wrigley field is the second oldest stadium in the MLB (second to Boston’s Fenway Park), and only by a year. The history of the team, what with their not winning a World Series for 100+ years, is something I can relate to as a Red Sox fan. But even if I didn’t like baseball, Wrigley Field is still one of those places that you have to add to your bucket list.

The history alone is amazing.

I won’t get into the nuances of the game or bore you with details (the Cubs lost), but I will say that come the third inning I found myself freezing and shivering uncontrollably. For most Chicago natives, it was probably just a normal day with a slight breeze.

But I was losing feeling in my toes, so I purchased a hooded sweatshirt from the team shop. Shortly before the game officially ended, I called up Carl and found a spot that we could meet between the two of us. I hopped back on the subway, headed south, and we met in the middle on North Michigan Avenue.

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after meeting up at the subway, we wandered to the Apple Store, checked it out for a bit, then pointed ourselves south towards our hotel. Even though my knee was bothering me, I pushed us to walk the two miles or so back, and I’m glad I did.

North Michigan Ave is a beautiful place to walk, and the people watching alone is worth it. When we hit the Michigan Avenue bridge, we took a moment to shoot the boats going down the Chicago River and sightsee a bit. Many different movies have been shot right in that area, but what struck me was the scenes I remembered from The Dark Knight. Once we crossed the river, we grabbed a late snack/ early dinner at a local restaurant, then walked the rest of the way to the hotel.

We both adjourned to our respective rooms and collapsed for the night. It was a good day.

MADISON OR BUST (BUT FIRST, A STOP) Carl and I hit the road at 6am so that we could be in Crystal Lake, Ill. by 10 or so, plus make a stop for breakfast on the way. We were sure that four hours would be enough time to make it there, grab some food and have our interview with Dave. We were about as close to wrong as it gets.

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a bit earlier than expected. Because of that, we decided to grab breakfast at a restaurant in Algonquin, Ill. named Burnt Toast (Btrestaurant.com).

With about 45 minutes to kill, we sat down for a relaxing meal. Between the two of us, there were quite a few breakfast staples including pancakes, bacon, eggs, coffee, and, of course, toast (although it wasn’t burnt). The food was amazing, service spectacular and we found ourself with enough time to catch up on emails and the like using the free Wi-Fi. Relatively fast WiFi is a precious commodity nowadays, and we certainly appreciated it.

After our meeting with Dave and his wife, Gwen, at the nearby Colonial Cafe (Colonialcafe.com), we did our photoshoot down right next to the Fox River, right off the 62. When that was complete we said our goodbyes and headed off north towards Madison.

The trip to Madison was uneventful, as we mostly took side roads to get there. We took the 31 north towards the 12, then took that towards Kettle Moraine Forest, which you can read about later in this issue.

With the sun setting on our day, we pointed the rental car west to Madison, Wisc., ready to collapse in our comfortable rooms.

DESTINATION: WEST We were almost done with our midwest tour, but we still had three stops to go, one of them which was completely unplanned. See, while we were in St. Louis on day two, Bob Phelps asked us about the path we were taking for the trip. We’re pointing out destinations and he brings up a particular tourist spot. “Have you been there?” he asks excitedly. “You have to go there. It’s a must see. Do it, you won’t regret it.”

Where was that hotspot and was it worth the trip? Guess we’ll find out in our final installment of the midwest tour, in our March issue, along with a few other surprises. See you then.

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KETTLE MORAINE STATE FOREST A great drive and a fun hike

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riving through the midwest means that you’re going to see a lot of corn, soybeans and silos, and it seems like they’re omnipresent. When you do get a break from the farms, you want something that’s not only different, but takes you away on a fun journey.

That is Kettle Moraine State Forest.

While planning our trip from Chicago to Madison, we checked out a few scenic roads using some online resources and the recommendations of Members.

One spot that came up was The Eagles’ Loop, a trip that takes riders

from Belvidere, Ill., up Route 76 north until it becomes Route 140.

After making a right onto Route 67, you go north until you hit Route 18.

Go west to Jefferson, Wisc., then south on Route 26 until you can hear onto US Highway 51 south.

Loop back on Route 20 back to Belividere and you’re good to go. The Eagles’ Loop would be a highlight of our trip.

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to Madison at the end of the day — no way, no how.

That, and we got lost.

There’s something to be said about the benefits of technology and all that, but sometimes the best part of the journey is getting lost and finding a new place to explore.

As we drove through corn fields and checked out some beautiful homes (being off our map the entire time), we stumbled upon a scenic road that wasn’t specifically on our to-do list, but we decided to give it a shot anyways. We’re glad we did.

You can find specific directions online via the Wisconsin State Park System (Dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/ kmscenicdrive.html), but the gist

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of it is that there are 114.5 miles of roads that twist through the forest, and they’re amazing. For us, we focused mostly on the middle of

buildings that often have expensive cars in the driveway. Many sections of road end up almost completely in the dark, covered by trees that form

down one particular trail, there are lots of options for parking and taking a quick walk through the woods, if only to stretch your legs for a bit.

THERE’S SOMETHING TO BE SAID ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF TECHNOLOGY AND ALL THAT, BUT SOMETIMES THE BEST PART OF THE JOURNEY IS GETTING LOST AND FINDING A NEW PLACE TO EXPLORE. the trail, and that got us into some very pretty spots, including a short section of twisties that was so fun to take in our rental car, that I can only imagine how great it would be to take on a Wing.

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tight canopies over the asphalt. And really, it doesn’t matter if you make a wrong turn here or not, because we went all over the area just to see what we could find, and what we found was more of the same — and it was all awesome.

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Or if you just want to pack a picnic lunch and have something to eat at a bench, that’s doable as well.

The next time you’re in the Madison/Milwaukee area, consider taking a ride down to Ket tle Moraine Forest and going down the scenic drive. It ended up becoming a highlight of our trip, and I think it could be one for you as well.

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A BIT FURTHER AFIELD DISCOVER THE OTHER OPTIONS THAT WISCONSIN HAS TO OFFER.

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isconsin has a long and storied history of motorcycle culture. Our brilliant vistas make for a great ride with open roads slicing through from flat farmland and rocky cliffs, rolling hills and wavy waterfronts.

Whether you are looking to discover the Greater Madison area by bike or explore further afield, the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is a great resource and one-stop shop for all our information needs.

You can connect with one of our amazing service staff who will be able to connect you with information, maps and help to work out great itineraries for you. Looking to get a jump start on planning? Feel free to connect with our visitor services team via phone or email.

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OFTEN CONFUSED AS A PLAINS STATE, WISCONSIN IS HARDLY FLAT; RATHER, YOU ARE APT TO EXPERIENCE ROLLING HILLS, AMAZING SHORELINES AND EVEN SOME SPECTACULAR CLIFFS. The landscape of southern Wisconsin is often not what most people are expecting if they haven’t been here before. Often confused as a plains state, Wisconsin is hardly flat; rather, you are apt to experience rolling hills, amazing shorelines and even some spectacular cliffs. Hardy riders can ride all year long, but warmer weather seems to be the most popular time for motoring on Wisconsin scenic highways and byways.

Many joke that a motorcycle day trip in southern Wisconsin can be kind of an alphabet soup. A quick orientation note for all those who are new to our area: any road marked with a letter (“A,” for example) indicates a county road. Take heart though — there are visitor’s centers all across the state that are able to help you with local information and maps.

We’ve gathered a few of our favorites for you to consider here, but be sure to grab a map or GPS and explore on your own, too.

And, as we get closer to the Wing Ding date in July, we will post all of our information on our website at Visitmadison.com/wd36. Take advantage our excellent visitor services team by calling 1-800373-6376 or visiting us online at Visitmadison.com. Either way, you will be happy that you brought your Gold Wing to town.

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This route, the Wisconsin 60, is in southwestern Wisconsin and runs east-west along the Wisconsin River.

The western end of the route starts in historic Prairie du Chien where the Mississippi River intersects with the Wisconsin River along the border of Iowa and Wisconsin. The east end of the route is Sauk City, which is just northwest of Madison. This loop offers some great history and some incredible views. Visit Villa Louis, an 1800s villa and mansion on the Mississippi River right in Prairie du Chien.

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For a smooth cruise hop onto the recently re-paved roads of Highway 33 between Madison and La Crosse. This route will take you through Amish country and some beautiful farmland. There are lots of picturesque small towns along the way with many options for fuel and food. The road quality is very good, but be mindful that there are some curves and challenging twists in the road.

A scenic trip up (or down) Highway 51, known as Wisconsin’s version of Route 66, is another popular route. Bisecting the state, there are ample attractions and diversions to make a wonderful day trip.

Whatever your inclination is—be it slow and steady or twisties for a bit more of a challenge, Wisconsin offers something for everyone on their Gold Wing. Be sure to check back to our website for more information, Visitmadison.com/wd36.

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EVER BEEN TO GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER? YOU SHOULD.

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nless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about GWRRA’s Weekend at the Opry, coming August 29 – 31, 2014. For just $110 a night (plus taxes), you can stay in one of the finest resorts in the country. But what makes it so nice and why would you want to go? Let’s find out.

Nashville is known as Music City, and the Opryland Resort takes that concept and pumps it up to 11. Of course, there’s The Grand Ole Opry, the legendary event that’s been making magic for decades. The Ryman Auditorium also has a storied history, with over 100 years of amazing performances under its belt. Want to be in the same place where Hank Williams, James Brown and Elvis Presley performed? This is where you want to be.

Interested in doing some shopping? Wander through the atrium and see some of the finest shops, boutiques and retail stores you’ll find anywhere, all in a beautiful setting. If you want to fit into the local scene, maybe Cowboys & Angels is your spot. It’s where cowboy style, bling and high-end fashion meet and form a store that sells top-notch clothing with a country flare. If you’re feeling a bit more low key, The Perfect Tee has whatever kind of T-shirt you might be after, including souvenir apparel.

Then there’s Signature, with branded merchandise from many of the superstar spots located around Music City, including The Grand Ole Opry itself. Bring your wallets, there’s lots of stuff to buy at Opryland.

Since Weekend at the Opry is a non-riding event, maybe you flew into town and brought your clubs, or just stowed them in your trunk. There’s no better time to golf than the late summer, so check out Gaylord Springs Golf Links. It’s a par-72 layout in a Scottish links style that’s surrounded by beautiful scenery. If you just want to relax, try Relåche Spa. Get a facial or massage to get yourself

limber, or you can go for the full package and get multiple things done at once.

But we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the dining options, because there are a lot to choose from — 17 restaurants and bars to be exact. If you want something casual, the Conservatory Cafe has pastries, wraps, deserts and salads, and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Feeling like Italian? There’s Paisano’s Pizzaria & Vino, which serves Tuscan-style pizza and pasta, plus all the usual Italian flair. And what about if you just want a meaty steak? Old Hickory Steakhouse has you covered, with its amazing views of the indoor river and aged steaks.

Excellent.

See? GWRRA’s Weekend at the Opry is going to be pretty amazing with our own events, but the host hotel is spectacular unto itself. Are you going? Have you booked your rooms yet? You should probably get on that.

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CALENDAR We list only GWRRA-sponsored and supported functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information. For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit online listings according to GWRRA Region, District and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months in advance of an event, and will run through the month of the issue’s cover date.

“Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately the fourth Friday of the month, three months before the issue’s cover date.

To submit event information, emaill editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. To help assure inclusion, please include “Event” or “Events”

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL EVENTS JULY 2 – JULY 5, 2014.

WING DING 36 IN MADISON, WISCONSIN. 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 Wing-ding.org or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 (Phoenix area) to register now.

AUGUST 29-31 2014.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT THE OPRY IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. Come check out beautiful Nashville and spend Labor Day weekend at the spectacular Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Attend fun tours, ride a showboat and much, much more. Call 800-843-9640 to learn more.

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A three-week tour of New Zealand, organized and escorted by Members of Chapter NZ-A. For more details, contact Ron Meiklen at vault@ clear.net.nz.

DISTRICT & REGIONAL EVENTS FEBRUARY 7 – 8, 2014.

OHIO DISTRICT WINTERTIME EVENT CABIN FEVER. Held at Deer Creek Lodge, 22300 State Park Road # 20, Mt. Sterling, Ohio 43143.

800-282-7275. Go back in time to the roaring

in the subject line of an email. ***To best understand the EVENTS SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE, use the cover date (for example, September 2009); do not count that month (September); count back two months (in this case, August and July). Therefore, the fourth Friday of June is considered the fourth Friday the submission is due for the September issue.***

twenties. Gangsters and flappers; classy cats and dames; sheiks and shebas — Come join the fun! For more information and the registration form, please visit our website, Ohiogwrra.org, or call Lloyd & Becky Glydewell, Ohio District Directors, at 937-322-7156.

FEBRUARY 14 – 16, 2014.

INDIANA DISTRICT WINTER RENDEZVOUS. Indianapolis, Ind. Our theme for this year is “My Favorite Holiday.” Come join us for traveling thru the holidays with parades, talent contests, vendors and many interesting seminars. Wyndham Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind. 317-248-248. Room rates $85.00 per night.

For registration information call Paula Swift 317-881-9115.

FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 1, 2014.

MICHIGAN DISTRICT WINGLESS WEEKEND. This year’s theme is Long Term Care. The event takes place at the Bay Valley Resort in Bay City. Event includes seminars, games, 50/50 drawings, dinner, dancing and fun.

Registration form available at Gwrra-mi.org or Call Kim Bargeron @ 989-689-5443. Come and feel young again at Wingless Weekend 2014.

APRIL 3 – 5, 2014. ALABAMA DISTRICT CONVENTION’S ROMAN THE BAY. Mobile, Ala. We will be at the Ashbury Hotel & Suites where everything is on one site. Vendors, games, seminars, lighted bike parade, toga costume contest, talent show and much more.

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chance to win one of three Garmin Zumo 665s to be given away at closing ceremonies.

For hotel and registration information contact Robert Brown 205-948-8991 or brownie43@ bellsouth.net.

APRIL 3 – 5, 2014.

REGION H PRESENTS WINGING THE WILD WEST. Marshall, Texas. There will be great vendors, riding courses, on and off bike games, crazy boots contest, bike show, light show, street dance, and all of the competitions, seminars and other fun you’ve come to expect from Region H. There will be guided tours, a welcome party at the world famous Josey Ranch and a performance by the amazing Kansas Twisters motorcycle drill team. Two $500 grand prize drawings. Preregister by March 14, 2014 to be eligible for a $250 mini grand prize to be given away at Opening Ceremonies. Events will be held at the Marshall Texas Convention Center. Host hotel: Holiday Inn and Suites (903.934.9700) – ask for GWRRA Region H special rate. For more info contact Jack Wagner, Region H Director (405.359.7892 or director@gwrra-h. org). Register at www.gwrra-h.org today.

APRIL 10 – 12, 2014.

LOUISIANA DISTRICT’S MARDI GRAS MADNESS CONVENTION. Lafayette, La. at the Ramada Lafayette Conference Center.

Come Join The Party! Special Room rates of $79.99 until 3/27/14. Game Show prizes; bingo; live cajun band; light parade; Couple of the Year selection; Mardi Gras ball and costume

EXHAUST FEBRUARY 2014 ADS contest; rider ed and leadership training seminars. Come prepared to eat some great Southern cuisine. Hurry and register now for the Convention in the South. See the LA District website at Gwrra-la.org for a copy of the registration.

APRIL 26 2014.

OKLAHOMA DISTRICT CHAPTER 2ND ANNIVERSARY. Theme: The ‘50s. The event will be at the Bixby Community Center, 211 N. Cabaniss from 1-3pm. We will be serving Hamburgers with all the fixings, homemade pies and root beer floats. Doors prizes, fun, games and 50/50. For more information contact Dan Scott Chapter Director 918-9339271 or Mattie Jones Assistant Director at 918-970-6539.

MAY 1 – 3, 2014.

WINGS OVER CARTOONLAND. Florence, S.C. Our 30th Annual Convention is on a different date and in a different location. Join us at the SiMT, 1951 Pisgah Road, Florence for friends (see your friends from Region A, Region N and Region H), fun (games, costume contest, talent show), safety (Rider Ed seminars and Rider Courses), knowledge (seminars in LTP, MEC and MAP), and good food (we will feed you Thursday evening, ice cream on Friday).

Great rates on lodging. For more information, go to our website at Gwrrasc.com, or call Phil or Judy Stone at 803-425-7833.

MAY 29 – JUNE 1, 2014.

INDIANA DISTRICT SPRING WING WARMUP, Bloomington Ind., Monroe County Fairgrounds. Our theme this year is “Can you see me now.” We will have camping sites, local hotels, Beautiful Brown Co., Lil Nashville guided rides, escorted light parade thru town, riders ed seminars and lots of vendors. For registration and more information call Paula Swift 317-881-9115.

SEPT 25 – 27, 2014.

NEW MEXICO DISTRICT RALLY WINGIN’ ON THE PECOS. For more information about this event please contact Priscilla McCarty 575885-5531 or email george-prissy@hotmail.com.

CHAPTER EVENTS MARCH 1, 2014.

AZ-G’S ANNUAL RIDE THE HORNS FUNDRAISER. This event will consist of a ride through scenic Southern Arizona. The Cow Palace is I-19 south to Arivaca Rd, exit 48, Amado, Ariz. Registration starts at 8:30 or

preregister. Entry Fee includes: “Where Are You Now?” (a short GPS Ride) or a Poker Hand Draw. Lunch, DJ, Door Prizes, Grand Prizes and 50/50. Then hone your game skills for extra fun! For an additional fee, do both the GPS Ride and the Poker Hand Draw. All bikes are welcome! For more information please visit our website Gwrraaz.org or contact Dee Baird, CD, at 520-730-6849, ksladyd@aol.com.

MARCH 28 – 30, 2014.

CHAPTER CA-1R’S 16TH ANNUAL RALLY IN THE VALLEY. Laughlin, Nev. The host hotel is Harrah’s Laughlin Hotel & Casino.

For reservations call 877-881-5955 and ask for the Rally room rates, code S03RVY4, or book your room online using the link at the Rally registration website, Rallyinthevalley. com. Make your room reservations before February 26, 2014 to receive the special reduced rate. The theme this year is “Ridin’ On The River.” Come and join in the fun. Experience exciting guided and selfguided tours, fabulous vendors, covered parking and wonderful grand prizes. There will be 50/25/15/10 drawings, plus a drawing for a gift certificate for paid pre-registration received by February 26, 2014. Join us Saturday night for an ice cream social, entertainment and drawings for all the gifts.

Those who preregister with the hotel will also receive a special Laughlin Discount Coupon Fun Book. For additional information, contact Jim Wilson at 714-267-1303 or Mike Davis at 949-285-3504. Register for the Rally online at: Rallyinthevalley.com.

APRIL 11 – 12, 2014.

TX-O’S 27TH ANNUAL BLUEBONNET RALLY AND CAMP OUT. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg, Texas 830997-4202. Information can be found on the web at Fbgtx.org/index.aspx?nid=343. Come tour the beautiful Texas Hill Country during peak wildflower season. Camp with us Friday and Saturday in reserved rally spots (1-30). If you plan to camp, please contact the John Osborn (Chapter Director) for reservations.

If not camping, admission to the park is free.

Rally starts Saturday at 8:00 am and includes a Guided Fun Run, catered lunch, off-bike games, vendors, a huge silent auction and lots of fun! The rally is located in the enclosed Pioneer Pavilion, so come rain or shine! Closing ceremonies begin at 2:00 pm. Contact: John or Wanda Osborn at 512-528-8105 or 512810-1767 or email director@goldwingaustin. org. See our Chapter website for details and flyer at Goldwingaustin.org.

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DEALERS WOWMotorcycles.com BUY-SELL-TRADERENT-USED PARTS. Highest prices paid for clean bikes! America’s largest independent dealer of used bikes, (600+ in stock). Always huge inventory of quality Wings and other Touring bikes. Coast-to-coast pickup and delivery. Now RENTING GL18’s and Trikes!

Check us out at www.WOWMotorcycles. com or call 800-572-3720.

MOTORCYCLES 1973 Honda CB750K3, 4-Cylinder, 4-Stroke.

Original owner, excellent condition. All original except for pipes. Vetter fairing but have original headlight. Always garaged. 28,745 original miles. Burnt Orange metal flake w/ white fairing. Also 1999 Yamaha Road Star Silvarado Exhaust Pipes and bracket. Like new.

Call Don 417-693-0450 or emaildgarno70@ yahoo.com.

1976 GL1000 LTD, Restored in 2004. Great running bike. Needs re-chromed. Can send picture. $2,000. 360-633-6026. Port Orchard, WA. GWRRA_WAB_BB_MINOR@yahoo.com.

1994 GL1500SE, Two-tone red, 69k miles, Hartco Seat w/backrest, Compu-Fire alternator, Fire Creek temp & volts, factory CB, Pioneer CD player, cell phone & GPS mounts, passenger arm rests, passenger transformer foot boards and Kennedy heat controls. Garage kept — great condition. $7,000, Gary at 209-383-2951, mjtgrt48@ yahoo.com.

1994 GL-1500 Gold Wing Aspencade. Dark

cover date. Ads run one month on a first come, first served, spaceavailable basis. Later arriving ads are held for a succeeding issue.

GWRRA assumes no responsibility for quality of items listed, nor for the outcome of transactions initiated through these listings.

teal, pinstriped by Mike Lavelle. Many extras: Tulsa windshield, floor boards, heel-toe shifter, Compu-Fire alternator, etc. Rarely ridden twoup and never pulled a trailer. Always garaged and well maintained. 122,000 miles. $4,450 obo. Tom 724-646-2806 (PA) ortomandsand@ roadrunner.com.

1998 Honda Valkyrie Touring 1500cc flat 6.

53,000k. All maintenance has been kept up.

New rear tire & front tire has 60% of its tread.

6 pipe header system with inserts. Chromed out & in beautiful condition. Garage kept. $6,500. Bill at 843-873-2053. Charleston, SC. 1999 Honda 1100 Shadow, ACE Tourer, windshield, hard saddlebags, J&M CB Radio, Garmin GPS, silver & black, Corbin & stock seats, backrest, 126,000 miles. $3,000.00 OBO. Contact Bob @ 513-769-7070 or rduerler@cinci.rr.com. Cincinnati, OH.

1999 GL1500SE, Champion Trike Kit. Included is a 2001 Champion Colorado 24 cu ft cargo trailer. Both painted Pearl Merced Green.

45,760 miles. Majors done every 12,000 miles.

All servicing and trike conversion done by JBJ Cycles, Santa Ana, Calif. Corbin Seat, CompuFire alternator, JM CD Changer, and many more accessories. Both trike & trailer always garaged. Trailer is carpeted, chrome wheels, air suspension, cooler & rack on tongue. Clear one-owner title on both. Asking $16,000 for both. Daniel dhoeft8576@aol.com.

2000 Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade 25th Anniversary. Only 32,594 miles, always garage kept, extra clean with new front tire and new battery, lot of chrome. This is a great buy.

Runs great! $9150. Call Walt 601-479- 8521 or 601-774-5204.

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2000 SE 1500 Ex Cond. New tires, new Tulsa windshield, 61k miles, extra chrome, Utopia backrest, garage kept, beautiful pinstriping, matching helmet w/headset. $8,200. Pics available. Ruth 870-732-3160.

2000 Gold Wing 1500 SE. Excellent condition, taken care of always, lots of chrome. New battery. XM Radio. Appx. 4,000 miles on tires.

100k. New timing belt. Larry, 386-822-9605.

2002 GL 1800 ABS, Titanium, 34k miles, heated grips and drivers seat, Tulsa windscreen with vent, fog lights, Centramatic wheel balancers, highway pegs, chrome front fender extension, chrome turndown exhaust, Baker Built Air Deflectors, fork brace, many extras, garaged kept, great shape, $10,300. Ray 610-585-4433, Reading, PA. 2003 GL 1800 w/ 2005 California sidecar cobra conv. Silver, 149,000 mi. Aux-gas tank, Progressive Suspension, Corbin heated seat, extra-tall windshield. Complete set of Baker Built air wings. headlight upgrade, extra lights and chrome. $18,000 Calhoun at 480-8887226 AZ. 2003 Candy Apple Red Gl1800 with matching Bushtec Quantum trailer; 55K mi., CB, CD, drive lights, Utopia backrest, batt. meter, helmets, orig. owner. Jayme $12,000 832969-0681. Houston, TX. 2004 HONDA ST-1300. Blue. 70K mi., Original owner, well maintained, never down, new tires. $5,900 obo. John 301-992-8441. MD. 2006 Honda GL1800, 81,000 mi, cruise, (factory warranty) $24,500.00, CSC kit, color gold, W/Aspencade trailer, loaded w/chrome,

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annual maint., great tires, LEDs, Brake Flasher, modulating head light, can email pics. Wayne 260-485-2993 wayne4043@frontier.com.

Indiana.

2007 Honda Gold Wing 65K Silver w/ matching Insta-trike & Bushtec Quantum GL Trailer. $24,900. Garage kept. Completely air brushed w/space program theme, loaded w/light show quality lights & chrome. Many extras, pics available. Joe: 813-817-1256 or jhudd8@verizon.net.

2007 GL1800. Silver. 30K, Premium audio, comfort pkg, navi, ABS, CB, extra LED lights, new tires, more accessories avail. $16,800.

John 301-992-8441. MD. 2008 Gold Wing, Gray, Ex. condition. Premium radio system, Garmin GBS with satellite radio.

New battery, cup holder, extended front fender and foot pegs. 7,890 miles, $14,800 OBO. Jack 330-620-2299. Email crankshaft1510@aol.com.

2008 Gold Wing GL1800. Caliente Red, Original owner, always garaged. Excellent cond, 51K mi. Utopia backrest. Price reduced, now $15,500. Contact Bob at relmm@sccoast. net, Located in Myrtle Beach, SC area.

2008 Suzuki V-STROM 650 V-Twin, non ABS, Center stand, hand guards, new rear tire, 17k miles. $4,500. Heydink@aol.com, 336591-4132.

2009, 1800 Gold Wing Trike, California Sidecar, 5,502 miles, always maintained and garage kept. Selling due to disability. $26,500.00 obo, Joe or Helen Milligan at tojo@bellsouth. net. Please list trike in subject. 251-610-7168 or 251-285-1975.

2009 Stallion, Candy Red, 49K miles bought new, many accessories, pinstriping by TJ and the Boss. Pics avail upon request. North East Arkansas. Hate to part with it. $25,500.00 Call 870-236-0590 or email n5tjtart@yahoo.com.

TRIKES 2003 1800 Gold Wing trike with 2008 Champion kit. 45k. EZ steer, F-4 windshield, back and arm rest, Hartco seat, CB, AM/FM, intercom, floor boards, plus extra chrome. Pearl Yellow, $20,500.00. Mike at 812-249-4323.

Indiana. michaeltb478@aol.com.

2006 Gold Wing Trike (Champion Trike) With 17,000 miles. Asking $23,900.00 OBO. For more information please call 786-488-6073 or 786-226-6775 or 305-970-4010.

2010 Reverse Trike. Missouri. 5,000 miles. $15,000. 1 of 16 ever built. NOT A KIT! Made in U.S.A. Must See! For pictures and full specs contact: Steve slake12@hotmail.com.

636-358-0021.

2011 Can Am Spyder RT-S, 22,800 miles, silver $17,500 214-208-2251.

TRAILERS & SIDECARS Pull behind 2010 Thunder Creek Bullet MC trailer. Alum exterior, stainless steel lid, LED lights, Alloy wheels. Excellent condition, new $2,400, asking $1,400 - Bill Akron, OH 330283-2149, photos available.

Excalibur, white, elec.brakes, Model S-2, fully enclosed fiberglass body, length 15’6”, body length 13’3”, outside width 96”, inside width 82”. Rear door opening 74”. 3,500 lb capacity. $3,500.00. Ron @ 239-732-1902 or 239-2074907. Naples,Fla. Rondianne@comcast.net.

2003 Bushtec Quantum GL Trailer w/all the extras, new from factory. Candy Apple Red with custom pinstripe. Always garaged, less than 4000 miles. $2,500. Call for pictures.

Tom Royer, 970-749-9865, tom.carol95@ yahoo.com, SW Colorado.

2012 Time Out Deluxe camper. Used for only 1 trip. Has air conditioner and stand, cooler package, front door awning, extra light bar, aluminum wheels and new spare tire. $4500.

Dave 817-946-0009 or 903-804-8420. d_lepine@yahoo.com.

2008 Aspen Classic, king bed, used very little, too many options to list. Excellent condition. $2,900.00. laro542000@yahoo.com, 217825-4421. Illinois.

2008 Escapade Trailer fully equipped. Honda Blue, fully loaded with ice chest, spare tire and carpet interior. Asking $3,200. Call Jim at 928-640-7239.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES For sale Alternative Trike Kit illusion blue fits 1800 Gold Wings. Taken from 2003 1800 since a regular CSC was added. Asking $2,500.

Contact Don at 620-217-1005 or donaldtyper@ gmail.com. Pictures available.

I have parts for a 1925-26 Rickenbacker 4-door sedan. Email me for parts list and photos. Tracy tepla@juno.com (Colorado).

1995 GL1500 SE saddlebags, rare magenta color, from ’02 trike conversion.

Windshield for GL1500 with wind vent. $200 for bags, $50 for windshield (you pay shipping). Contact Peter: 303-384-0476 orpetekeppler@aol.com (Golden, CO).

2010 GL1800 Stock heated driver’s and Passenger’s seat w/backrest for sale. Exc. Cond. Asking $500 for all three pieces. Pic Available. Contact Robbie 912-660-6502 or rasheen37@live.com.

2008 New steering head for GL1800, $50.

2004. Used. Low miles. Steering Head for 1800, $25 plus shipping. Bob 603-448-3707.

NH or harryr70@hotmail.com.

2012 GL1800 white all rear parts from trike conversion, all new parts, saddle bags with lights, rear end, etc. Can send pictures. $800 plus shipping. Call Bob 603-448-3707. NH. Email harryr70@hotmail.com.

Küryakyn driver backrest w/storage pouch.

Like new. Fits all GL1800 Gold Wings. $125 + shipping. Dale (601) 798-2445 or samuel.d.mccarty@att.net.

Tow-Pac, instatrike for GL1500, exc. condition, husband passed away shortly after having it installed, less than half price, $2,000. Call Ruth, 870-732-3160.

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AST-1 Motorcycle trailer. Air lowering, independent suspension with onboard compressor. Aluminum wheels, radial tires & spare, tool box, fixed tie-downs, & rock guard.

Laughlin, NV. As equipped $3,995 new, asking $1,750. 702-298-5784 orbwbewley@hotmail.com

1972 Buick Electra 225 – Immaculate, excellent heater, ice cold A/C. Engine detailed, new intake manifold, plugs, wires, distributor cap, etc. Runs great. Pictures available $11,500.

Larry Robinson - Ashville, OH 614-206-4591

2003 Time Out cargo trailer, white, new tires, spare tire, cooler carrier, carpeted inside, garage kept. Asking $1600. Contact Bob at 727-798-2007 or email rjackna@tampabay. rr.com. Located in Pinellas Park, FL.

Wanted Triumpth motorcycle. 19641965. 650cc. Phone 410-398-5842 email deaverbarbaraday@aol.com.

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“WHERE’S WINGY” CONTEST FOR GWRRA MEMBERS: WIN $50!

Here’s how the contest works: You can find Wingy anywhere in your Wing World magazine!

Follow these instructions: Find Wingy (shown here).

Next: Email your entry to: contest@ wingworldmag.com or you may mail your entry to: WW February “Wingy” Contest, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. All entries must be received before January 30th, 2013.

Entries must include your name, mailing address, phone number, GWRRA membership number and the following: • The page number on which “Wingy” is located.

• The location on the page where “Wingy” was found.

A winner will be randomly chosen on February 3; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone.

Additionally, the February winner’s name will be published in the April 2014 issue of Wing World magazine.

Limit one entry and winner per issue.

So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking for Wingy, we’re sure you will find tons of interesting goodies along the way. So, what are you waiting for? Good luck and happy hunting!

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

ELIGIBILITY AND ODDS OF WINNING: No purchase necessary to enter. Limit one entry per Member. Multiple entries will not improve chances of winning. Contests are open to any member of GWRRA, except employees of GWRRA, IBVC, affiliates, subsidiaries, and successor companies, contest sponsors, advertisers and/or promotion agencies, contest prize suppliers, participating advertisers and immediate family members of anyone so situated. “Immediate family members” shall include spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “inlaws”, 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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READER’S RIDES t JERRY THELANDER CASTLE ROCK, COLO. / 2005 GL1800 In August I left on an east coast loop which took me to Lubec, Maine (pictured), the eastern-most point in the continental U.S. After leaving Lubec, I meandered south, stopping in Washington to check out a couple of memorials. The adventure took 25 days, and covered 5,200 miles. I experienced sun, rain, fog, cold, hot and mosquitoes, all making it a memorable and enjoyable trip. t DEB & SCOTT JUSTICE MOODY, TEXAS / 1984 GL1200 This Wing has over 193,000+ miles on it. We have a sign that states: “Always Rode & Never Towed” that we display at bike shows. We bought the bike in March of ‘96 with only 18,100 miles on it. We lived in Chicago then.

We average 11,000-12,000 a year since moving to Texas in 1999. Next year, if all goes well, our bike will have over 204,000+ on it.

t CHARLIE SIMMONS LONG ISLAND, N.Y. / 2006 GL1800 Here’s my 2006 Titanium GL 1800 with my 2007 Titanium GL Quantum Bushtec trailer. This picture was taken in Lake George at the 2013 Americade motorcycle rally. Over the last 22 years, it’s always marked the beginning of the motorcycle season for us.

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