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A Look at New Helmets, Headsets, and Audio Equipment Studies of Motorcycle Crash Causation

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Lincoln, 16th President of the

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Jacksonville, Illinois) says he greatly admires this statue, and other nearby statues, of Lincoln and

wanted to send in a shot of his Wing by one of them.

“Where’s Wingy”

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F e a t u r e s A Look at New Helmets, Headsets, and Audio Equipment ...........................................45 Attempts to Study Motorcycle Crash Causation.............................................................50 NJ District’s Picnic Aboard the Battleship New Jersey ...................................................52 On the Road to Bangladesh...................................................................................................54 A Chapter Fave: “Me and My Machine” ..............................................................................60 I n f o B y t e s Special Classics Corner: Dinner with a Legend................................................................38 Do More in Des Moines this Wing Ding ...........................................................................40 Get Safe!: Motorcycle Safety, Even in the Winter.............................................................59

Advertisers Listing .............................................38 Association Leader Listing ...............................73 A Word from Your Executive Director ...........7 Classifieds.............................................................70 Events....................................................................72 Finishing Touches ................................................82 Golden Dealers ..................................................34 GWRRA Official Products...............................78

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GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................67 Hall of Fame ........................................................77 In Memoriam.......................................................77 In the Zone............................................................4 International News & Views ............................10 Just Jokin’..............................................................67 Member Benefits ................................................30 Motorcycle Goodies .........................................68

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February 2010

News Briefs .........................................................14 Product Previews ...............................................16 Readers’ Responses .............................................8 Readers’ Rides ....................................................80 Wing Ding 32 Application................................63 Wing Ding 32 Hotel & RV/Campsite List ....66 Wing Ding 32 Hotel Map.................................65 Workbench..........................................................20

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

As the “Great Anti-Helmet Law Debate” Continues…So What?

This month, we are presenting a look at some of the newest motorcycle helmets on the market and some headsets and audio equipment to accompany them (page 45).

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the year presents many of you in non-riding areas the perfect opportunity to check them out.

o in light of those articles, plus another one that addresses new attempts to study motorcycle crash causation (page 50), I’d like to take a moment to once again address a topic that is important to me—choosing to wear a helmet when you ride.

Now I know the GWRRA motto of “Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge” basically spelled out the belief that you should always wear a helmet while riding.

However, having been associated with other brand motorcycles and models in the past, I have also many times been around folks who chanted the mantra of “Let Those Who Ride Decide”. Understood. In fact, I think the fact that I am a U.S. veteran makes me especially jealous of the need to protect each and every person’s individual liberties. So, that being said, I want to make it clear that I am not an advocate of either “camp”.

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law advocates that I simply must speak up about. Namely, that the “common sense” argument for wearing a helmet is, in essence, a crock.

Their main argument seems to be that “statistics can lie”. Well sure, we all know they can. But who can really argue with detailed studies like those of helmet safety scholar Harry Hurt who, in his famous 1981 Hurt Report, asserted that almost 35 percent of crash impacts occur on or near the jaw line. In addition, how can one simply discount findings like those by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in its 2004 Traffic Safety Facts publications, that indicated that helmets are estimated to be 37 percent effective in preventing fatal injuries to motorcyclists. (In other words, “for every 100 motorcyclists killed in crashes while not wearing a helmet, 37 of them could have been saved had all 100 worn a helmet.”)

Still not what one might argue is “good old common sense”? Well, then how about this? While speed is the most important factor related to head injury

severity, "speed" is not just related to the forward movement of a bike. It is also related to the distance at which a person’s head is from an object (many times, the asphalt and also the interior of the helmet) when impact occurs. For example, one very well-seasoned rider and GWRRA Member from Arizona once told me he knew of a gentleman who sustained a fatal head injury just by sitting in a parking lot on his bike when it fell over.

The main cause of the injury being deadly was simply the speed caused by the distance of his un-helmeted head from the pavement when it hit. In other words, saying, “Well, I was just tooling around town, so I didn’t wear my helmet. No big deal.” is not a valid argument for not wearing one.

So, tempting as it may be to believe anti-helmet law advocates as they “reason away” common sense on the subject, the fact of the matter is that you should use common sense when making the decision of whether or not to wear a helmet.

And if it annoys you that helmet laws do exist, why not ask yourself these questions: If one’s safety truly is the main reason why helmet laws exist, then why are there so many places where one can choose not to wear a helmet but, conversely, one must wear a seatbelt? Could it be that an individual’s safety is not, after all, the main reason certain laws do or do not exist? I’ll leave it up to you to speculate.

My closing thoughts, as the “Great Anti-Helmet Law Debate” continues, are simply these: So what? Why not just use common sense and wear a helmet? After all, many helmets these days are really ● cool—and even downright clever!

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Melissa Eason ones he described as to why a new hope you all had a chance to read my Executive Director GWRRA Member decides to leave a article last month entitled “Building meason@gwrra.org Chapter. Perhaps there is a personality Relationships in 2010”. Hopefully, it conflict, or perhaps somebody’s excitemade you remember your wonderful first ment gets misinterpreted as him or her experiences with GWRRA. “wanting to take over”.

To me, it’s always amazing to see things But here’s the thing: We need to not be from the eyes of a GWRRA “newbie”. The afraid of our enthusiastic, excited new excitement and intrigue that new Member Members. Instead, let’s channel their enerdisplays is like watching a child enjoy new gy and accept their new ideas. After all, if experiences.

Chapters don’t evolve and change, eventuFor example, I recently received an ally they will die. The most successful email from a Member who noted how he Chapters are those that consistently concould relate to what I had written last month. He said that his GWRRA experience had started in much tinue to grow and to embrace change.

I challenge you and your Chapters to expand your “cliques” the same way I had described—people taught him about his new bike and even how to do some repairs on it himself. He then and to open your arms and hearts to the new, and potentially jumped in with both feet—full of enthusiasm and excitement for new, Members out there. For example, some Chapters already all his new friends and all the knowledge he could ask for! He have new Member “buddies” or welcoming committees to give soon became a Ride Coordinator and even the Newsletter brand-new people somebody to connect with. Find what works Editor. Now, he sounds like the perfect new Member right? for your Chapter; or talk with other Chapters to see what Someone who is willing to jump in with both feet and to volun- works for them. It never hurts to share ideas with the other teer right from the beginning! He said he had been ready and Chapters in your area. Remember that, in GWRRA, all Members willing to learn immediately, and he felt he even had a few things belong to all Chapters. As a Member, you can participate with as many Chapters as you would like. to offer the Chapter!

Fortunately, the Member I mentioned is still with GWRRA, he But then, he said, one day it all started to change.The Chapter “cliques” started to take over, and his new ideas and suggested just doesn’t participate with his Chapter any longer. How many activities were flatly turned down. Slowly, bit by bit, his enthusi- Members have we lost from Chapters this same way? How many asm and excitement started to fade. The people in the Chapter great ideas and potential Officers are our Chapters losing?

Let’s make 2010 the year we not only strengthen the relawere not as friendly as the person who had recruited him into GWRRA. It seemed the more he wanted to do, the more he got tionships we already have, but the year we also open our arms pushed away. He began to feel that the Chapter family wasn’t to Building New Relationships. open to new ideas, and that all they wanted was for everything Enjoy the Ride, to stay the same. The end result? Our once-enthusiastic new Melissa Eason Member is now no longer a part of a Chapter.

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ere is a photo of me (SC-A Chapter Educator Jim Culp) and my wife, Cindy, on our 2002 Stream Silver Metallic GL1800 atop Cadillac Mountain, Maine during our trip to Maine in August of 2009.

We covered a total of almost 3,000 miles on our trip from Iva, South Carolina to Acadia National Park, Maine. We combined visiting with our kids (who work at a boy’s camp in Maine) with camping (there was a bear in the campground on Skyline Drive in Virginia!). We utilized a service about which information was provided in Wing World magazine last year (the Motorcycle Travel Network, www.motorcycle-travel.net) and motels. And we had a grand trip, with only a couple of days of rain (while we were camping, naturally).

James Culp GWRRA #276631 Iva, SC

A Compilation of Stu’s Contributions ecently, rather apologetically, I sent Stu a question in regard to my ’86 Interstate; I figured chances were he had been asked, and had answered, this same question before.

As a forward to the email, I suggested there be a way to research the question beforehand in a comprehensive index. I believe doing so could have saved both of us time. Stu answered my Interstate question, then provided counsel that each year’s January issue contains an index of all articles written in the previous year.

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extracted each index posted on the website and compiled Stu’s contributions into a consistent format. The list I created by extracting these “technical gold nuggets” lists by subject all articles that were in the monthly editions.

The long ball question is: How best can this be incorporated into the magazine and, more importantly, have flexibility on the website? It could be sorted in many ways, by subject, alphabetically, by date, or searched for by content.

May I get your thoughts on this?

Karl Thulin GWRRA #154790 Warner, NH [Ed. Note: First of all, thank you Karl! Second, Executive Director Melissa Eason is looking at ways to incorporate the list in its entirety on the Web and elsewhere.

Unfortunately the list is too long to run in the magazine; however, that only means that, fortunately, there is an abundance of Wing World contributions by Stu from which to pick!]

Round and Round We Go About Car Tires ello from Canada—the “parked motorcycle syndrome capital of the world”!

Although Stu Oltman has made some mention of the use of car tires on Gold Wings in the past, I believe it’s incumbent upon GWRRA to finally deal with this “1800 Darksider” issue once and for all.

The two reasons I believe that have GWRRA Members and other [motorcycle riders] putting car tires on the rear of the 1800 are lower prices and longer mileage. Any comments on the tech board that oppose use of car tires are met, in some instances, with nasty replies in return like, “Hey, they fit, so try it.” I believe that is hardly a reason to throw away common sense in the

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When I asked a tech at my local Honda shop about car tires on the 1800, he said “Whoa! It feels like riding a trike because the bike always wants to right itself vertical due to the flat tread portion.”

That was very disconcerting to me, but there are those amongst us who will put up with strange behavior for the sake of saving money. Penny wise, pound foolish comes to mind. The car tire just doesn’t have the sidewall traction and contact surface area a properly designed motorcycle tire has. Or so I believe.

So in closing, I ask that GWRRA interview several tire company engineers (yes, engineers who went to college and know of what they speak, not someone in his garage mounting tires on a whim) about motorcycle tire configuration, the differences between sidewall rubber compound and riding surface compounds, why they are so expensive (likely because, of the 300,000,000 tires changed out every year in the U.S., only a small portion of them are motorcycle tires), and the difference between road contact area and traction of a car tire versus a motorcycle tire.

I also ask for several manufacturers to be queried so that there’s no argument that “so-and-so is just plugging their tire for more sales.”

Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge is the motto of GWRRA. I think it’s time to get the facts out on this most important subject. I hope you’ll report on this matter in a future article.

Jim Holowchak GWRRA #119262 Edmonton, AB, Canada [Ed. Note: Thank you for your letter Jim. Because this subject has been so openly debated and yet seems to remain on the forefront of many riders’ minds, we hope to include some type of Q&A on the subject in or before the July issue.] ●

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The 3rd Annual “Gear Up and Ride the Alps”—Great Fun in Germany!

he 3rd Annual “Gear Up and Ride the Alps” was held August 21-23, 2009 at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in beautiful Garmisch-Parterkirchen, Germany. Wearing their leather jackets with their respective rider Chapter names on their backs, riders from all over Europe came to participate in the event.

One rider, and a crew of five other motorcycle riders, rode 5,350 miles there from Spangdahlem. Their 16-day ride took them through 12 countries with the intention to arrive at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort to attend the Ride the Alps event. The event was focused toward HarleyDavidson motorcycle riders, but that didn’t stop this Gold Winger. I love to show riders the capabilities of a Wing!

By Ant Geiger • Atom.Antg@yahoo.com

Ant Geiger at the 3rd Annual “Gear Up and Ride the Alps” event.

The Event Itself The event started on Friday, a day which delivered a hard ride for most of the attendees as they had to endure rain en route. But I didn’t mind the rain; as long as I’m rolling, the rain blows around me. When we arrived at the front entrance of the resort, some of the Harley-Davidson riders noticed I wasn’t as wet as they were so they asked, “You must live close?” “No, I travelled over 200 miles in this weather,” I said. I didn’t show it, but I wanted to laugh out loud because they didn’t travel as far as I had but were soaked. But, cold and wet, the riders arrived to find a hot meal, a Smokehouse BBQ buffet, awaiting them. Oh, yummy, indeed!

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getting bigger and bigger. There were 160 rooms blocked off (reserved) specifically for this event, and over 300 people came to it this year. 2008 had doubled the first year’s total; and this year’s numbers tripled it. The Edelweiss Event Program Director, Brad Hayes stated, “I’m very proud to provide events like the Ride the Alps program to the people who serve our nation. I feel it gives back to those deserving individuals who have earned our gratitude through their sacrifices so that others can enjoy the freedom of the road back in the U.S. This is just a small token of our appreciation.”

The event keeps getting better and better. Several of the recommendations

suggested by riders in 2008 were already implemented in 2009, including a Ride the Alps patch (seen here) and a T-shirt featuring a flaming wheel in front of mountainous terrain.

Many of the riders who returned this year were familiar with the route but, for the new attendees, there was an Alps route briefing. The route briefing included a PowerPoint presentation and an aerial flyover of the route to be driven.

In addition, arrows that indicated where to turn were placed on road signs throughout the entire route so that riders had only to watch for the signs to know where to go. (This Gold Winger has a GPS attached and had the route already plugged in!)

Friday’s Main Event Everything in the huge conference hall was decorated in a biker atmosphere. In fact, the tables were decorated with a white tablecloth that had a tire mark running down the center of it. Artificial barbwire ran the length of the table, U.S. flag handkerchiefs were placed evenly three to a table, and retro black-and-white scenic photographs with motorcycles were placed randomly on the tables around the party room.

Friday’s party had a German band called “Root Boot Leg” that played retro sounds of rock ‘n’ roll, blues, ’60s and early ’70s. However, the hard day’s ride took its toll, because by 10 p.m. most of the party room was nearly empty.

Saturday’s weather didn’t promise sunshine, so most of the well-seasoned riders went to bed early to be well-rested for Wing World

what looked to be another wet, cold and hard ride day. I have to admit that it’s cool to be a Winger—I had most of the ladies, and the event employees, to myself! I could party all night and not have to worry about nasty weather.

Saturday’s Ride Saturday morning’s sunrise illuminated the grey clouds that promised rain. There were over 350 motorcycles, and 400 people, that attended the event but only 205 bikers were not discouraged by the bad weather. They donned their wet weather gear and started out on the 205-km ride.

This ride is for seasoned riders. If you’re on a Wing, I feel you’re not only seasoned, you’re probably a smarter rider too.

Amongst the splendor of the majestic Alps, I could hear the roar of the motorcycles echoing through the mountains as the bikes maneuvered through the scary curves, hairpin turns, and all the while the cows stood in the middle of the road just after a blind curve! It was getting very cool, to downright cold, especially when it started to rain. While several of the other bikers took any kind of shelter they could find, this Winger continued to ride through the rain. Undaunted by the rain and cold—even wonderful curves where the drop was straight down—this Winger continued through the route.

The ride incorporated a common rider’s game called a “Poker Run”, in which a rider was given a card with five blank squares on it at the resort. Each rider then draws a card, and it gets recorded on his or her card. The second, third, and fourth cards were to be drawn at restaurants near Berwangtal, Fernpass, and Plansee, respectively. The final card was to be drawn at the resort as the riders turned in their cards.

At Plansee, one of the “other bikers” noticed I wasn’t as wet as they were. I could see the wonder in their eyes as they stood there looking at me as I arrived nearly untouched by the rain. A young lady, soaked by the rain, asked, “Where did you come from? Didn’t you get caught in the rain?” I knew she noticed that I was barely wet and how comfortable the backseat of my Wing appeared to be. I couldn’t help myself; I could tell the Gold Wing stood out for its comfort and said, “Gold Wings go between the raindrops instead of into them.” I smiled to show my sarcastic 12

answer wasn’t true. I began thinking she might be an easy pick-up at the party later that night. That is, until she asked, “How does the motorcycle know when the drops are coming?” All I could think to myself was, I’ll bet you ride [a different brand]. Oh, the pain! Maybe I should try to actually avoid her at the party.

Saturday Night’s Event After the Poker Run, several of the bikers participated in several other biker games. The evening meal brought a Bavarian Buffet with a live Bavarian Show and dancers in traditional dress. Game winners were awarded fabulous prizes like Hard Rock Café leather jackets, backpacks, biker poker chip sets, blankets, pullovers, and other great prizes.

The rock ‘n’ roll band, Cold Cuts, was that night’s entertainment, and they played for the rest of the evening. The atmosphere was fun-loving and jubilant; everyone had a great time, including those who had brought their whole families, including young children and grandparents. The party room decorations had been changed from white tablecloths to black tablecloths with tire marks down the center. In addition to the exceptional atmosphere established by the decor, vendors like Hard Rock Café, from Munich, and a stein vendor were there. And as for the young lady who I mentioned earlier, I saw her and she saw me.

Sunday On Sunday morning, the bikers gathered their belongings and then assembled along the Resort’s front road (for a photo opportunity with the beautiful Alps in the background and to prepare for the Garmisch-Partenkirchen bike parade).

During the parade, the town’s people—old and young alike—came out to stand alongside the streets with cameras in hand to wave and to take pictures of the bikers as they rode by. Fortunately the weather was better both then and also later for our long, respective rides to home.

The 3rd Annual “Gear Up and Ride the Alps” was great fun and everyone seemed to have a very good time, including me!

Perhaps you’ll find yourself there next ● year!

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GWRRA welcomes the following new Chapter to our family!

—Chapter IA-CC of Cherokee, Iowa, led by Chapter Directors Robert and Joan Stout; 15 Charter Members.

“Where’s Wingy” Contest Winner for December Issue Congratulations go to Jim Watson of Russellville, Arkansas, for finding “Wingy” (seen here) on page 78 of the December 2009 issue. Wingy was located in the Electrical Connection ad (on the switchblade key in the open position). Jim won $50; and you could, too! Just search for Wingy—he’ll be located in one of the ads in each month’s issue—and send in your entry. (For complete rules and eligibility requirements, see page 62 of this issue.)

Third Quarter 2009 Renewal Drawing Prize Winners: Dave Shaffer of Columbus, IN Prize won: Chrome World – Set of Elite 3 Tires Jay Porter of Tipton, IN Prize won: Pakit Rak – Cooler Pak Bag with cover Gerald Allison of Knoxville, TN Prize won: Motorcycle Accessories Now – Tubular Bike Rack Wing World Corrections —A Member recently called to say that a classified ad had no contact information attached to it. This ad—for a Member named Jim who is Iraq-bound—was located on pages 71 and 72 of the January 2010 Wing World issue. Our apologies that Jim’s contact information was inadvertently deleted. Please see the “Classifieds” section of this issue for a re-run of his ad.

News from Your GWRRA CHOY Coordinators Recently appointed Chapter of the Year Coordinators Bob and Karla Greer say that, “We would like to thank Jim and Shirrin Hutchens for their contributions and dedication in developing and managing the Chapter of the Year Program since its inception in 2007.”

In addition, they announce that, in October of 2009, the Chapter of the Year (CHOY) program was moved to the Membership Enhancement Division. Then add, “We are very pleased and excited to be your new GWRRA Chapter of the Year Coordinators. As we facilitate this program, our goal is to increase participation as we continue to build on the program started by Jim and Shirrin. GWRRA has so many outstanding Chapters, large and small.The Chapter of the Year program was created and designed to stimulate Chapters to strive for excellence within their respective Districts and Regions. Upon doing so, the Districts, Regions and National will be able to recognize 14

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They continue: “This program allows Chapters to document their achievements and activities and provides them with the recognition they deserve. Since the Chapter of the Year program was reinstated in 2007, the following Chapters have had the privilege of being recognized as the GWRRA Chapter of the Year: 2007 GWRRA Chapter of the Year – TX Chapter O Austin, TX 2008 GWRRA Chapter of the Year – MS Chapter O Picayune, MS 2009 GWRRA Chapter of the Year – Region winners sent to us

by April 1, 2010 2010 GWRRA Chapter of the Year – Your Chapter’s name could go here There is now a Chapter of the Year web page accessible from the GWRRA Membership Enhancement Division website. The 2010 program guide, 2010 score sheet and a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation can be found on the web page as well as under the Guides web link on the Membership Enhancement Division website.

Please take a moment to visit the Chapter of the Year web page to review the criteria for your Chapter to participate. All “Charter paid” GWRRA Chapters worldwide are eligible to participate in the 2010 GWRRA Chapter of the Year Award and Honorable Mention Awards, providing the qualifications have been met. Our email address is CHOYCor@comcast.net, and our complete contact information can be found on the Chapter of the Year web page.

We look forward to the exciting future of this program as Chapters strive for excellence within their respective Districts and Regions. It is our hope that each Region and District will appoint a Chapter of the Year Coordinator to support this program and the Chapters that participate.”

Wing Ding 32 Hotel Rate Changes Just a quick reminder to check the “Wing Ding 32 Hotel & RV/Campsite List” each month (page 66 of this issue) since some hotels have recently dropped their rates. These include: the Holiday Inn Express – Altoona, which lowered its rate to $129 and the Hilton Garden Inn – Urbandale/Johnston and TownePlace Suites by Marriott, which both lowered their rates to $109.

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Reminder from Member Services Now, for the first time, when you register for Wing Ding 32, you can also pick the day and specific Rider Education classes you wish to take (based on availability). So be sure to register early for your preferences! ● Wing World

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THIRD WHEEL TRAILERS “REVOLUTIONARY” CP 550

Third Wheel Trailers says it is proud to introduce a new era of motorcycle trailers with its “revolutionary” CP 550 trailer. The company states that it is like no other because of its extreme handling, stylish design, and great aerodynamics.

“Whether you ride a touring bike, cruiser, a decked-out road bike, or a sport bike, this trailer will adapt to any ride you may have,” Third Wheel Trailers says. “It has 5.5 cubic feet of cargo space and, because it rests only inches off the pavement, it gives you superb comfort and maneuverability as you ride and take your stuff with you.”

MSRP is $1,995. For more information, call (519) 521-4797 or visit www.thirdwheeltrailers.com.

GOOD GUYS POWERSPORTS ANNOUNCES ARRIVAL OF GL1800 LEGUP LANDINGEAR Says Good Guys Powersports: “This may be the most unique accessory you have ever seen for your Honda GL1800 Gold Wing.

Imagine the ability to steady your bike as you come to a stop, have it held upright at a light or stop sign with your feet on the pegs (you should put them down, but you don’t have to!), and then have the support automatically retract as you accelerate!”

The patent-pending LegUp system was created for those who, for any reason, are concerned about or are unable to hold up these Wings as they come to a stop. “Need help keeping the rubber side down? This will do it!” they add.

MSRP for GL1800 is $3,499 (for factory installation, add $600). For more information, visit www.goodguyspower sports.com or call (401) 864-6997.

PHAZE ONE ANNOUNCES NEW FORMULAS FOR CYCLE ARMOR PRODUCTS Phaze One, makers of Cycle Armor Products, says it has designed its products with new, exciting formulas for uncoated aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, and chrome-plated metals.

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“Rest-assured these products are made from the finest ingredients along with years of research and development,” the company says, “and must endure rigorous and extensive testing before being introduced to the market.”

The company states that, since aluminum can vary in condition, it has developed three products to help you restore your wheels quicker and easier. Cycle Armor “Aluminum Restore” is designed to clean aluminum of the road grime and brake dust that has embedded itself on wheels; “Aluminum Polish” polishes aluminum to a brilliant shine; and “Aluminum Guard” is a sealant that bonds to the aluminum for months of protection from the elements.

In addition, Phaze One says it has also developed products to protect expensive paint, chrome, leather, vinyl and windshields.

Cycle Armor “Waterless Wash” replaces buckets, hoses, detergents and chamois and is a polymer-based spray-on / wipe-off detailer that leaves both a reflective shine and protects your paint and chrome from harmful UV rays and bug remains.

For the ultimate protection, Phaze One says it offers its Cycle Armor “Cycle Guard Plus”, which can be applied to a clean surface with no buffing required. This wipe-on / walk-away formula leaves a brilliant shine and protects against acid rain, bird droppings, and harsh elements from the sun, they add.

Phaze One says, “Look for us at many of the Gold Wing events throughout the country in 2010. Have your wheels professionally polished at our booth. Just check our website for our event schedule and call or email to make your appointment.”

Orders can be placed at www.phazeonepolish.com or by phone at (812) 630-2299.

SPECIAL: COMPANY UPDATE LEHMAN TRIKES ARE NOW ISO-CERTIFIED Lehman Trikes recently announced that it has received ISO 9001:2008 certification (a series of standards that are accepted internationally and provide a consistent foundation for product and service quality).

“While we have always strived to deliver an exceptional product, we chose to pursue this certification to provide testament to the quality and reliability of our products and our dedication to customer satisfaction,” says Ken Hines, President and CEO of Lehman Trikes. “This world-class certification marks another significant milestone for Lehman Trikes as a leader in three-wheel motorcycle conversions.”

For more information on Lehman Trikes, visit www.lehman trikes.com or call (605) 642-2111.

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THE BENEFITS EXTERNAL TPMS CAN OFFER B y B i g B i k e Pa r t s P r e s i d e n t a n d C E O J o h n L a B o n t e ire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) have come to motorcycling and can be a great safety feature in that they provide real-time data on tire pressure and temperature. We all know properly inflated tires perform better with improved fuel efficiency, longer tire life, and increased safety.

And while TPMS don’t replace the need for regularly inspecting your motorcycle’s tires for wear and foreign objects, they do eliminate the need to crawl around on the ground with a gauge to find the valve stem to take your bike’s vitals. After all, how many of us truly manually check our tire pressure (as recommended) for each and every ride?

TPMS brings convenience to this responsibility. In addition, it provides real-time data all throughout the ride that can help us to catch a tire going flat before it’s too late.

TPMS basically come in four setups. The first two setups refer to the monitor being “wired” or “wireless” (since the sensor at the tire is always communicating without wires).

Systems in automobiles are “wired”, in that the monitor is hardwired as part of the gauges. “Wireless” systems, like the TireGard™ Wireless Tire Pressure Monitor Systems (WTPMS), have a portable, fob-sized monitor instead.

This fob-sized monitor can fit in your pocket and will beep and vibrate to warn you of pressure or temperatures outside of the selected range (you have the ability to set not only the low pressure, but also the high pressure, range). On a motorcycle, the vibration of the monitor in your pocket is a great way to be aware of a warning. Plus, the monitor’s display will also warn you. The TireGard™ monitors have a two-color backlight LCD screen that’s normally blue but turns amber when in an alarm mode. (By the way, good monitors will allow you to select your readout format in not only PSI, but also a choice of BAR or KPA.) The other two TPMS setups involve the sensors themselves.

There are “internal sensors” (as are used by the OEMs on some motorcycles and automobiles) or “external sensors” (which are secured to the existing tire valve stem). If your vehicle did not come with an OEM TPMS, then a WTPMS will allow you to avoid having to hard-wire a monitor and logic box.

Whether “internal” or “external”, all sensors work pretty much the same. A circuit board measures the pressure and temperature and sends the data to the monitor to be displayed.

Internal sensors are great, but they do have some drawbacks. To install, you need to remove your tire and wheel, which replaces your existing valve stem. Also, some rims have a shape or contour that may prevent an internal sensor from mounting properly. In addition, as with external sensors, internal sensors require batteries. However, in almost all cases, internal sensors’ batteries are non-replaceable. And while the batteries should last 4-6 years, if

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they go, new internal sensors (at a cost of up to $100 per sensor) are needed.

External sensors are typically larger valve stem caps that do the exact same thing as the internal sensors. The big difference is that you don’t need to do anything to your tire or wheels; you simply remove the valve stem cap and screw on the sensor cap. It completely replaces the old cap and is 100% guaranteed to not leak. If properly installed, they will also not come loose or fall off. In fact, TireGard™ brand actually comes with a patented anti-theft device that allows you to secure the sensor to the valve stem to avoid theft or concern over it coming loose. (In the rare event you would lose, break, or damage a sensor, TireGard™ has special learnable sensors available.)

Weighing in at just 1/3 of an ounce, TireGard’s™ external sensors do not require tire rebalancing and have watch-type batteries that should last about three years and are easily changed. When you need to add air, simply unscrew the external sensor cap, add your air, and be sure to properly reinstall the sensor cap.

The choice of external sensors, however, does require some installation attention. While they work great with all valve stems, rubber 90-degree valve stems do not last as long as metal. And depending on the age and quality of your rubber 90-degree valve stems, you need to assure they are in good shape (we recommend the use of metal valve stems for better durability).

Also, you need to check for sufficient clearance between the sensor and all brake and caliper components, front and rear. While the TireGard™ external sensors only add 5/8” in length to the valve stem, some motorcycle models offer less clearance than others.

Finally, the sensors should be frequency tuned by the factory to the specific monitor and for each sensor to properly read the proper tire location. One should also realize that the sensor will “wake up” when you start riding and, if no pressure change, nothing will update on the monitor (unless there is a pressure change of +\- 1 PSI). In addition, while riding, the sensor will “sleep after about 20 minutes” until you get a change in air pressure.

Depending on your needs, TireGard™ from Big Bike Parts offers three different WTPMS systems with external sensors. They are version: 13-315 – 2 wheel, for motorcycles (MSRP, $199.95); 13-316 – 3 wheel, for trikes (MSRP, $269.95); and 13-317 – 4 wheel, for bike and trailer (MSRP, $299.95).

In addition—for those who want the option of an internal sensor—the company will be adding a 13-325 – 2 wheel for motorcycle version with internal sensors in early 2010.

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

Point Conversion on GL1000 Hi Stu, I have a friend who has a 1977 GL1000 with 10,000 miles on it. He wants me to convert it from points to electronic ignition. I just wanted to get your opinion on this. Thanks for your time.

Craig Steiner GWRRA #55319 Casper, WY Craig, conversion of a GL1000’s breaker point ignition system to an electronic system may be the best improvement your friend could make. I recommend the Dyna S system available from Dynatek. The correct unit for the GL1000 is Dyna’s DS1-3. The stock coils may be used in conjunction with the resistor that comes in the kit.

Stu General Gold Wing Information Hello, my wife and I are looking to purchase a used Gold Wing bike. From the cost of them, somewhere from a ’88, ’89 to maybe 1997 is what we can afford.

My wife is disabled, and I purchased a used Voyager trike conversion kit (B), which fits all Gold Wings from 1000 to 1500 models. She requires a full passenger seat with floorboards and arm rests.

We would like the bike to have reverse.

The hard shell boxes on side and rear.

I am not asking for a recommendation for a particular person’s bike for sale.

What I need to know is: What year(s) and model(s) bikes came standard with these options (so we may limit our search for bikes that will already have these items on them).

After we get our Gold Wing, we would be interested in joining your organization.

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Ray, for reasons of reliability, ease of maintenance, and parts availability, I recommend buying the most recent year model that you can afford, and look for a low-mileage example. Avoid examples with numerous electrical and/or cosmetic additions other than those you specifically want. Though all GL1500 Gold Wings have a three-piece hard luggage set as standard equipment, none have ever been produced with folding passenger armrests. That’s an example of an accessory that you might look for when considering for-sale Wings. But you can always purchase that option from the aftermarket and add it after the sale. The other items you mentioned (reverse, passenger floorboards) are standard equipment on all GL1500 Gold Wings except the Interstate model produced from 1991 through 1996.

Regards, Stu Increased Fuel Consumption Hi Stu, I have a 1998 Honda GL1500SE with a fuel consumption problem. To start with, this bike sat outside in Texas during a hurricane last September when Ike went through. It got plastered with debris, such that it took me three hours to clean it up.

After that, I couldn’t start it, so I hauled it to Kalispell, Montana to Leland’s Honda to have it checked out and road tested for safety. They didn’t check the fuel lines but, just three weeks ago, I had that done and it was found that the fuel filter was plugged. No wonder the engine wouldn’t run smoothly (but it was doing 35 mpg).

Now that it has a new fuel filter, the bike does 20 mpg. I suspect that the air filter is also plugged up, but one would

think that there would be a smell of raw gasoline or signs of it dripping on the floor. However, there are not.

I don’t do my own work, but I thought you might be able to tell me something to pass on to the Honda tech who does go through and change the air filter. What would cause a GL1500 to only get 20 mpg?

Don Basta GWRRA #169210 Polson, MT Don, there’s a multitude of things that can cause increased fuel consumption, and your bike could be suffering from any or all of them. If the bike sat outside in the weather a lot, you might indeed find the air filter plugged—with corn, dog food, straw, insulation, and other things that mice use to build nests and feed their young. 40 miles per gallon is normal fuel consumption for your ‘98. If a gallon of fuel is actually going through that engine every 20 miles, I’d think the spark plugs would be blackened and fouled, and the exhaust would have a horrible, eye-watering odor. After fully servicing the bike and replacing all normal tune-up items, your mechanic will probably want to use an exhaust gas analyzer to determine whether the engine is actually burning too much fuel, or whether most of the fuel and air entering the cylinders is coming right back out the exhaust unburned. The bike has overflow hoses that lead from the carburetors to the underside of the machine.

So if the float bowls were flooding, the excess would flow onto the road as you ride and not necessarily be noticeable on the floor of your garage. Dragging brakes, weak ignition due to low voltage, low engine compression, low tire pressure—all of these things contribute to excessive fuel consumption. But because your fuel mileage took a dump after replacing the fuel filter, I don’t suspect those items as the main culprits. The engine wasn’t consuming any more fuel than that simply because it couldn’t get any more fuel than that. It has an underlying problem that I suspect your mechanWing World

ic will find in the fuel, induction, or exhaust system. Finally, let me give you a small piece of advice before you take the bike to your mechanic. Just give him the symptoms, state your main complaint (high fuel consumption), then stand back and let him do his job. Don’t start enumerating the possibilities or pointing him down any particular path. It’s likely to be the wrong path and will cost you more money than if you had allowed him to do his own diagnosis.

Stu Thank you, Stu. You mentioned some things I wouldn’t have thought of, such as the mice. But the bike sat outside during a hurricane and, before that, probably inside for many months, even years, as there were cobwebs in the engine compartment!

This bike has only 3,800 miles on it, and it was rather obvious that it had sat for many months unattended before WOW Motorcycles ever got their hands on it.

The battery was completely shot, and the fuel tank was bone dry; not just empty, but bone dry. So it is possible that there is a

mouse nest in there. The fuel filter area under the seat had building insulation in there, and mice could have put that in as well.

I don’t know when I will be taking it in for a complete checkout. We got about two inches of snow last night, so I’m not going to be doing much riding now, and I don’t feel like loading it on the trailer in this weather. Thanks again for your comeback.

Don Don, from this information, I’d recommend a complete removal and overhaul of the carburetors. It’ll never run correctly until that’s done.

Stu Electrical Gremlins with Wife’s Honda Stu, I read your column every month like it was the next chapter of the Bible.

You have helped me many times. I bought your DVDs when I got my GL1500, and they have saved me a lot of money already.

Now I need help on a non-Gold Wing problem. My guess is that you worked on every kind of bike out there in the past before becoming the Gold Wing Wizard.

It is just as important to find an answer because it is for the bike that my wife drives. And since we ride together most often, if her bike isn’t right, then I won’t be riding much until I get it right—not to mention the issue of safety; I value her safety more than my own.

My wife’s bike is a mint condition 1991 Honda Nighthawk 750. For years it has run perfectly with the only maintenance being oil, filters and battery maintenance. That is, until recently.

With summers being as hot as they are here in Florida, we don’t ride much all summer. It was time to prepare for the beautiful fall weather and some riding! I took the battery off and filled it with water, charged it with my Battery Tender, and put it on the bike. However, I failed to get the overflow tube hooked up correctly.

The rubber tube is old and it split. Some excess fluid ran onto the starter relay, which is right next to the battery. We were going to go for a ride one morning, and the bike was dead!

I replaced the battery, but the bike was still dead ($80 for guess #1)! I studied my Clymer manual and decided the corrosion

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Next morning, after we drove it home, the new battery was dead! I examined the wiring harness and found an area that seemed melted. I dissected the damaged part and repaired it as far as I could see. It was the section that leads to the clutch diode, also right next to the battery. Now the battery holds a charge, but a new problem has occurred. The bike no longer starts in neutral unless the clutch is pulled in. Pulling in the clutch was not required in the past. It also won’t start if the side stand is down. Normally, you could pull in the clutch and start it.

I am trying to avoid making any more $100 guesses, so that is why I decided to ask for your help. The clutch diode tests okay, as does the side stand switch. I know this is a lot to ask without having access to test the bike, but do you have any ideas as to what might be the next suspect in this

mystery? I can send you a simplified schematic from the manual if you would like it. Thank You in advance for your time.

Rick DiGiacomo GWRRA #177435 Port St. Lucie, FL Rick, your bike has a starter safety interlock system. When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral light and the starter circuit are grounded through the neutral switch. When not in neutral, this ground is lost. But ground for the system can be had through another circuit that incorporates the clutch lever switch and the side stand switch. The clutch diode prevents electrical current from back-feeding into the neutral light circuit when the clutch lever is squeezed in gears other than neutral.

Because your bike will start with the clutch lever squeezed and the side stand up, I’d say that alternative ground circuit is intact and functioning correctly. It also indicates to me that either the neutral switch is defective, or the wire from that switch’s neutral terminal to the starting

circuit is not intact. The wire will likely be green/red. Look for damage to that wire in the melted area of the harness that you previously visited.

Stu Stu, wow! You are that good! My next suspect was the neutral switch. I will test it asap.

You are right about the wire color— green/red. It was the one that was most damaged. I was reluctant to take apart the harness where there didn’t appear to be any damage. If the switch tests good, I will have to continue to take it apart to see if I can find more damage. Yes, the neutral light is functioning properly and is nice and bright. I will have to do a little disassembling to get to examine the rest of the circuit.

Thank you for explaining the clutch diode circuit. I didn’t understand it, but I suspected it was an either/or situation. I am beginning to think I just didn’t go far enough in the harness. I will let you know when I find the problem. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this help without

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Hi Stu, just a quick question. In the past, I’ve always stored our bikes for the winter and changed oil first thing in the spring. In your article on winterizing, you state that the oil should be changed before storage.

That makes sense for the reasons given, but I’m wondering: Will the “new” oil be ready to go 3,000 miles in the spring? Thank you.

Via email, Jack Vorpahl Jack, it’ll be ready to go—provided you don’t develop a case of Parked Motorcycle Syndrome (PMS) every few weeks, and start the bike just to hear it run. Doing that contaminates the oil and the exhaust system with condensation.

Stu Valve Clearance on 1800 Gold Wing I enjoy your articles in Wing World.

Literature with my 2001 Gold Wing says to check the clearance at about 32,000 miles. I have been told that it is a waste of time. I have been unable to find an article pertaining to this subject in any motorcycle-related magazines, and I would like to read your thoughts on this subject.

If checked, how much difference from factory setting before changing? And is the clearance returned to original factory setting? I understand that the Shim under buckets, like the race bikes have, do not change much.

I would appreciate reading your thoughts on this subject. Thanks for your time and interest.

R. Leon Tysor GWRRA #63201 Germanton, NC Leon, having your valve clearances checked at the recommended intervals is anything but a waste of time. Yes, they’re likely to be spot on. But if not, and if you don’t discover the discrepancy until an exhaust valve burns, you’ll wish you’d “wasted” the time at the recommended interval. There is no specific “factory setting,” only an acceptable range of adjustment. Provided all valve clearances fall February 2010

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Stu Per Your Article on Winter Storage Stu, I read your article on winterizing your wing (November 2009, p. 69).

Living in Wisconsin, my bike does sit from November until March or later.

I am not considered a cold-weather rider. However, we own a condo and have underground parking. In the coldest conditions, the temperatures are always above 50 degrees F in the basement. The bike is at the far end, away from the door for entering, and dehumidifiers take moisture out of the air.

I have asked several dealers and have gotten different answers. I would like your opinion on what steps to take to winterize my bike.

Ronald Nunn GWRRA #170537 Hartland, WI Ron, do you have a particular question not addressed in that article? From your letter, I’m guessing you may assume that your storage location and temperature obviates the need to do some or all of the things I talked about in that article. That assumption would be incorrect.

Stu GL1500 Add-On Lighting Stu, I have a ’94 GL1500A that I bought in June of 2008. This is my first bike, and the reason that I bought this Gold Wing was that it had a lot of chrome and extra lights.

This year, I started to learn how to work on the bike and found that, while all of these extra lights are great for being seen, the wiring leaves a lot to be desired.

Some of the wiring that I found was simply stripped back, twisted together, and covered with rubber cement.

I want to redo the wiring correctly, but I need to know where is the best place to tap into the stop lights and turn indicators for the rear. I am planning to install an accessory bus panel and ground bus to tie everything into. I have a 90 amp alternator installed, so power isn’t a problem.

Jeff Stine GWRRA #296634 Apple Valley, MN Hi Jeff, power availability may not be

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a problem, but distribution is. The wiring, relays, and fuses on your bike were designed to handle the OEM electrical load, and little else. The first thing I suggest is to remove all of those cobbled up connections, including any made with Scotchlok connectors. Reconnect any damaged wires by soldering and covering with heat shrink tubing. In other words, return the wiring harness to like-new conditions. Then visit the home page of The Electrical Connection (www.electricalconnection.com). On that website, you’ll find not only the power bus and master ground block you’re considering, you’ll also find a trailer wiring isolator and harness that plugs into your bike’s harness using OEM-style connectors that preserve the integrity of your wiring. That product then uses only a few milliamps from your stop light and turn signal circuits to trigger its own relays and power your aftermarket lighting directly from the battery or power bus—whether that lighting is actually mounted on a trailer, or on the bike itself.

Stu Oscillation after Tire Change My bike is a 1998 1500SE that I bought four years ago with 2,800 miles on it. It now has 72,500 miles on it, and 95 percent of our riding is two-up. The last 15,000 have also been pulling an Escapade trailer. Service has been meticulous, and I’ve gone through two sets of E3s (first set at 22,000 miles; second set at 18,000 miles).

Two months ago, while coming back

from a 1,500-mile weekend trip, we got 25 miles from home and the back of the bike started jumping up and down violently. I stopped and checked the rear tire. It was very hot but aired up.

Two weeks later, I took it to the guy who has worked on my bike for years. He is certified, extremely good, and has a state-of-the-art shop. He found a knot on the sidewall of the rear tire. Of course, we decided to replace both tires since it was time (also, the front and rear wheel bearings, front and rear pads, and rebuilt front fork and adjusted steering head).

Afterward, the bike rode completely different. My wife noticed an up-anddown bump on the back as we went down the road. My mechanic checked the rear tire and found a 3-inch flat spot; he replaced the tire.

My problem is that the bike is not nearly as smooth as it was before. We feel all the road imperfections, and the bike never feels smooth and settled, even on good highways. And my biggest problem is that there is still an up-and-down motion in the rear, so much so that I get a lot of distortion in the mirrors, especially on the right side.

We have checked the new tire, and it appears to be in good round. The motion feels more like an oscillation in the rear.

It’s very annoying from 20 mph (to wherever). Pumping up the rear air pressure helps, but we can still feel it.

Do you think my stock shocks are worn out, and do I need Progressive 416s to help with the load? Also, the bike doesn’t track straight; it takes more concentration

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Terry Willoughby GWRRA #279035 Albertville, AL Terry, let’s first address the issue of the bike not tracking straight as you ride down a straight road. That wandering motion is caused by excessive friction in the steering head bearing assembly as a result of severe over-tightening of the bearings. If your bearing races have become dimpled, that would exacerbate the problem. Any GL1500 with that much mileage probably needs those bearings replaced, not simply adjusted. At the very least, they should have been removed, cleaned, and inspected before packing with fresh grease and being reinstalled— properly. Secondly, new tires don’t have three-inch flat spots. And the fact that you still have the up and down motion after tire replacement indicates to me that the tire was not causing it. I’d be looking for a bent wheel rim or severely out-of-balance tire as the cause. Also check for clearance between the rear tire and other parts of the bike. Put the bike on the center stand, and rotate the rear wheel manually while observing for binding or noise. Finally, don’t discount the possibility of an internally damaged rear tire. That knot your mechanic found on the sidewall was the result of internal damage caused by extreme heat, and that heat was likely the result of a badly underinflated and/or overloaded tire. We’ve seen new tires mounted on filthy rims that leak slowly at the bead, causing more pressure loss in a

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shorter time than a rider may suspect.

Defective tire fill valves are another common cause of deflation. And it wouldn’t take many miles of freeway riding while heavily loaded to destroy the integrity of a new tire that’s underinflated. Even though that damage might not be visible during a “pre-flight” inspection, it could result in the tire behaving badly enough to cause the oscillation and vibration you’re now experiencing.

Stu CB Radio Control Unit Problem Good Morning Stu, I’ve written to you a couple times in the past and was very pleased with your honest and expert answers. Your column in Wing World is, to me, most enjoyable, informative, and a must-read.

I have a question for you concerning my CB radio on my GL1800—not the radio itself actually, but the control unit mounted on the handlebar. The unit with the volume, channel selector, squelch control, and transmit lever.

My transmit lever is intermittent; sometimes I have to push it down numerous times until I can transmit. Other times, after I spray contact cleaner into it, it works perfectly. I seem to notice this more frequently on wet and rainy days, and occasionally at other times.

My question is: Do you know of any way to get inside this unit, to give the contacts a thorough cleaning? Or can you suggest where I could go to achieve this cleaning, aside from having to buy a new unit?

It can be very annoying not being able to converse with my riding buddies. A week ago, we were coming back from Florida and we were in rainy conditions. I was having a nightmare trying to key the mike to talk to them. Subsequently, because of this we missed a turn and got on the wrong side of the beltway around Washington, D.C. If a new unit is required, how difficult is it to replace this old one? I looked and couldn’t see any way to get into this control (not that I’m excited to do so). Plus, I’m not sure if dealerships are equipped to do this kind of work.

Please respond with any information you can render. Thank you in advance.

Don Teator GWRRA #279553 Allentown, PA Don, the audio control on the left handlebar can’t be opened on ‘01 through ’03

models. If your bike falls in that year range, I’d suggest hosing out the area where the transmit switch pivots with silicone spray till the lever loosens up. On ‘04 and later models, the top half of that switch box is held to the rest of the controls by one 5 mm screw and four self-tapping screws. The screws can be accessed after removing the switch cluster from the handlebar. Good luck.

Stu Question on Tires’ Painted Dot Stu, I have a quick question about tires. I run Elite 3s on my 2004 Wing, and the painted dot on the sidewall is to be aligned with the valve stem, right?

Where I had them done, they told me that’s not true. They said something about Honda only allowed so much weight to balance the tire so they move the tire on the rim to make up for the weight.

I really think I was being fed a big line.

Was I? Robert Graham GWRRA #209667 Port Orange, FL Robert, you weren’t being fed a big line. There are limits to the amount of weight one should attach to a wheel rim to balance a tire. Generally speaking, it’s assumed that the valve stem area is the heaviest part of the wheel, and the dot is located at the lightest part of the tire.

Therefore, mount the tire’s dot aligned with the wheel’s valve stem. But many cast wheels are not in perfect balance—some are horribly out of balance, and with the heavy spot not necessarily near the valve stem. In these cases, mounting a new tire in the traditional way could result in an out-of-balance situation that’s too bad to be corrected with weights. But often as not, spinning the tire 180 degrees (or some lesser amount) on the rim will result in a much better balance condition requiring far less weight to fine tune.

Stu Trigger Wheel Installation Stu, my question for you is this: What is your opinion about installing a trigger wheel on a 1990 GL1500? I’ve heard good and bad reports and would greatly appreciate your view on this matter. At this time, I have over 96,000 miles on my Wing and am the third owner.

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Denny, your bike’s ignition advance curve was designed to provide the best combination of economy, drivability, and performance while providing a cushion to allow for things beyond the manufacturer’s control—things like extreme air temperature, trailer towing, overloading, poor cooling system performance, etc. A trigger wheel is not a targeted fix. That is, it doesn’t address conditions at any particular engine loading, throttle opening, or point in the torque or horsepower curves.

Rather, it advances ignition timing under all engine speeds and conditions.

Therefore, any unwanted symptom masked by the advanced timing is usually accompanied by undesirable and unintended consequences. I suggest leaving the factory ignition trigger wheel in place. You don’t mention whether you’re attempting to solve any particular problem. If so, I assure you that the answer lies somewhere other than the trigger wheel.

Stu When to Change Timing Belts Hi Stu, I have a 1990 Wing with 67,800

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miles on it. I am the original owner. Some years back, the timing belts were changed.

My question is this: After how many years is it recommended that the timing belts be changed?

I was unable to find anything about the belts in the owners manual. Thanks.

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day with the valve in the off position.

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Bill, the inspection interval for the GL1500 timing belts is 100,000 miles—no recommendation time-wise. Inspect them if you hear any unusual noises or see fluids seeping from the belt enclosure.

Otherwise, don’t lose any sleep over it.

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Stu, I hate to bother you, but what is the function of the vacuum line on the fuel shut-off valve on a ‘99 Valkyrie 1500c?

I have suddenly lost the ability to shut the fuel off. It just all of a sudden quit. I rode 30 some odd miles the other day and when I got home went to shut the fuel off only to find out that I had been riding all

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I had purchased an electric air pump to replace the foot-activated pump that had failed a few days earlier. As you know, one can hardly get air anymore at the modern service stations, and I had just put new tires on the bike prior to the trip.

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Cycles 128 Beverly, Massachusetts would like to take a moment to recognize and publicly thank Cycles 128, the Honda dealership in Beverly, Massachusetts. In particular, I’d like to recognize the service department—including Todd, Dave, and Frank, Sr.—for the excellent work in getting my bike frame looked at, the problem assessed, and the frame ordered, delivered and swapped out in time for my trip. Without everyone, including the warranty department, working together this monumental job could not have been completed in time!

Now I don’t know if this service was in part due to the fact that I have purchased all my new bikes from this dealership since 1980, or the fact that I’d show up once in a while with coffee and donuts, but the way I was treated and the workmanship that took place on my bike was first-rate.

(Thanks again, Todd!) Plus, they let me check the progress on an every-other-day schedule.

With only a couple of minor glitches to remedy before leaving, I could not be happier. And the trip went off without a hitch.

(Well, one headlight went out, but we couldn’t blame that on the frame swap.)

So to all of you, my wife and I say a big “Thank You!” We did not worry for one minute about our Honda Gold Wing or the work that had been done on it. You know where my next bike is coming from!

Sean & Ginny McCarthy GWRRA Life Members #39562 & 39562-01 Beverly, MA

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Honda of Van Wert Van Wert, Ohio n a return from last summer’s vacation to the Grand Canyon and a stay with friends in Colorado and Missouri, my wife and I stayed over one night in Decatur, Illinois. As I pulled into the parking lot of our hotel, I noted a slight wobble in my Wing’s front-end. Upon inspection of the front tire, I found a slight cup-

ping on the outside edges.

This didn’t surprise me because I had seen this before and had read about it from other Gold Wing riders. Knowing that I had put on new tires before we started this trip, and that we had logged 7,000 miles thus far, I was sure we could make it back home to Vermont.

So the next morning, we continued our trek to the East. By mid-day, the slight wobble at low speeds had turned into a vibration at road speed that even my wife could feel!

Thankfully, as we crossed over into Ohio we saw a huge billboard advertising “Honda of Van Wert”. It was like someone was watching over us. We pulled off the main highway and proceeded through town to the outskirts, where we found the shop. Gary, the shop foreman, dropped what he was doing and came outside to take a look.

After a few questions and a major scolding for not checking my tire pressure every morning, Gary said he would like to look at my rear tire. Why my rear tire? I wondered, the wobble was in the front! But sure enough, there it was—a huge bubble.

My rear tire had a ply separation!

By then it was 4 p.m., and I thought for sure we would end up spending the night in Van Wert so that they could get a new tire and fix it the next day. But—surprise!—Gary had a new tire on the shelf and a bay was open. So Gary put a mechanic on it right away.

While we waited, we wandered around the sales floor and were made to feel right at home; everyone asked where we were from, where we were headed, and told us of their own travel experiences. About 5 p.m., the parts manager told me we were all set and that they were taking our bike for a test drive. So I paid the bill and got ready to leave.

But then Gary walked in and asked me how long I had heard the whining noise. I explained that I had thought it was due to the cupping of the front tire. He took me out into the shop to show me that the noise had been that of a bad bearing in the final drive!

By then, a night in Van Wert was looking better all the time. However, Gary was full of surprises. Because they build trikes Wing World

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at the shop, they had a used final drive on the shelf for my exact year. And it only had 15,000 miles on it! So, thanks to the continued expert service of the shop crew, we were on the road again by 6 p.m. Now that’s service!

So if you are ever in northwest Ohio, please stop in and say “Hi” to the crew at Honda of Van Wert—the best Honda dealer anyone could ever meet!

Art and Kathy Whitman GWRRA #176027 North Bennington, VT

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Bill’s Cycle Shop Idaho Falls, Idaho would like to write just a few words to commend the staff of Bill’s Cycle Shop in Idaho Falls, Idaho for going above and beyond for me when I had the misfortune of breaking a throttle cable on my 2004 GL1800 during a trip last summer.

My wife and I, along with another couple, made a trip from Hanna, Alberta, Canada via Yellowstone National Park last summer and ended up in Idaho Falls on August 13, 2009. We got a hotel room and headed out for dinner at about 7 p.m. when, all of a sudden, I had no throttle response. All the engine would do was idle, regardless of what I did with the throttle. I limped the bike back to the hotel, where we proceeded to search the phone book for a Honda dealer to hopefully help me out in the morning.

The next morning, on Friday, August 14th, we were sitting at Bill’s Cycle Shop when he opened to see if they could help me out. As soon as the service department opened, a gentleman named Ben, from the service department, started tak-

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ing my bike apart to make sure which part/cable was the culprit. Then he got on the phone to locate one to change it out.

Ben found that the closest one was in Ogden, Utah, so my buddy and I jumped on his bike at about 11 a.m. to start the 360-mile roundtrip to pick it up.

We arrived back at Bill’s Cycle Shop shortly after 5 p.m., and Ben was still there and patiently waiting for the cable to start putting my bike back together. He worked meticulously and put my bike back together in record time. In fact, I was back on the road by 7:15 that evening—plus, with a very modest price tag for the entire job.

I truly appreciate the outstanding service and friendly chitchat I got from everyone at Bill’s Cycle Shop, especially Bill and Ben. These guys truly set the bar pretty high when it came to going the extra mile for a biker who was stranded with a breakdown—a breakdown that could easily have stretched out over the entire weekend and put a real damper on our vacation.

If any of you reading this are in Idaho Falls in the future, please stop in and support Bill’s Cycle Shop. They are outstanding when it comes to customer service, and my many thanks again guys for giving us Christmas in August!

Ken Hansen GWRRA #216236 Hanna, AB, Canada

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Ike’s Motorcycle Sales, Inc. Richmond, Indiana he Gold Book came through for us yet again!

Now thankfully Char and I have been Members of GWRRA for four years and,

though we’ve consulted it before, we’ve not had a really serious reason to use our Gold Book.

However, that came to an end September 3, 2009, while we were fully 150 miles away from home. We were traveling through the small town of Liberty, Indiana when we lost electric in most of our bike’s lights and gauges. My Co-Rider Char gave me a large sigh and asked, “What do we do now?” I gave my standard answer, which is, “We’ll check our Gold Book”.

Looking in the Indiana section, we were surprised to find two Members listed in Liberty. First, I called Gilbert Bothast and was both surprised and excited to find him at home in the middle of a beautiful cycle-riding day. Gilbert stated that his favorite dealer, Ike’s Motorcycle Sales, Inc., was just 30 minutes away from us in Richmond, Indiana. He gave high regards for both their attitude and their service.

I phoned Ike’s, and they said that, indeed, they would take a look at our challenge. When we arrived, they were prepared to investigate our problem and, in short order, Ike and Matt Ridgeway had discovered and repaired a bad relay. We were quickly on our way and, in exactly two hours, we were back in Liberty and on our way with minimal interruption.

Thanks to GWRRA for the Gold Book.

And thanks to Ike’s Motorcycle Sales, Inc., in Richmond, Indiana for their prompt, professional service!

David and Char Williams GWRRA #231250 Fort Wayne, IN ●

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y wife Dawn and I had the distinct pleasure recently of having dinner with a legend in the motorcycling industry and his wife Carol.

That person was 1999 Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Craig Vetter.

For those of you who do not know Craig, he was the founder, owner, and designer of the Vetter Corporation, the manufacturer of Vetter Motorcycle Fairings during the 1970s. Craig was also the designer of the legendary Triumph Hurricane motorcycle.

Back in the mid ’70s, when Vetter Corporation was producing thousands of motorcycle fairings a year, Honda gave Craig three 1975 Honda GL1000 Gold Wings to up-fit with his fairings. Honda liked them so much that Craig was commissioned to build Hondaline Fairings for Honda. Unfortunately, however, there was a terrific fire at the Vetter plant that destroyed the molds and stock. The only surviving Vetter/Hondaline fairing is in the AMA museum in Ohio. Craig sold his company in 1978, and the new owners put the company into bankruptcy in 1982.

In 1980, however, Honda released its own version of a loaded Gold Wing, called the Interstate, and the aftermarket faring industry went by the wayside.

We found Craig and Carol to be a wonderful couple. They still enjoy motorcycling, and Craig is doing a lot of research on motorcycle streamlining. (I suggest that you check out his website at www.craigvetter.com.)

Craig Vetter likes to keep track of the Vetter fairings that are still on the road; in fact, he collects the serial number of every one that he finds. And for those of you

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My wife Dawn and me with our 1975 GL1000 with Vetter gear.

who are restoring a Vetter fairing, Craig and Carol’s new company, Vetter Design Works Inc., has a whole series of reproduction parts to help bring your Vetter fairing back to new specs.

I was very fortunate when my wife and I had dinner with the Vetters in that both Craig and Carol autographed our 1975 GL1000 Gold Wing. We will treasure always the time that we spent with Craig and Carol. It was very inspiring to meet a man who has done so much for the motor● cycling industry.

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Living History Farms This 500-acre, outdoor museum is a one-of-a-kind attraction in Greater Des Moines. Here, visitors can relive Iowa’s transformation from prairie land to valuable farmland and interact with interpreters from four time periods as they recreate part of Iowa’s history.

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Since a motorcyclist should replace his or her helmet with a new one at least every four to five years, we’ve queried helmet companies about which new helmets they offered in 2009—and which new models they plan to offer in 2010.

n addition, we’ve asked the same thing of headset companies and other audiorelated companies. Here are the answers they provided, along with a “Quick List for Your Fitting” that may be helpful when searching for your perfect lid!

Quick List for Your Fitting: Things to Bring: ✔ Bring your bike with you to the shop ✔ Bring along any eyewear you plan to wear with your helmet, including dark and clear glasses and sunglasses ✔ Bring your communications equipment ✔ Bring an “open mind” Once You Get There: ✔ Make sure the store’s hours allow you enough time for a proper fitting ✔ Find a professional salesperson trained in fitting who also has adequate time and attention to fit you ✔ Ask to try many styles, brands, and models of helmets, regardless of their price ranges or color and graphics selections ✔ Use the chin straps to pull the sides of the helmet apart as you pull it on ✔ Expect the helmet to feel way too small as you pull it on and, perhaps for a few moments even after it sits on your head. (A helmet’s inner lining will “give” slightly over time and will eventually feel a bit looser.) ✔ Answer all the fitter’s questions as honestly as possible and ask them to fully explain anything you don’t understand February 2010

✔ Don’t forget to try on eyewear with the helmet ✔ Make sure you check out the chin strap,visor, and venting ✔ Walk around the store for at least 20 minutes to feel for hot spots or other uncomfortable features of the helmet

Helmet Companies with a Number of New Helmets This Year and Last Vega

V-Tune

New Helmet(s) Introduced in 2009: V-Tune and Transit, as well as 2009 Gold Wing color options on Vega’s Summit II, NT200 and XT New Helmet(s) to be Introduced in 2010: Summit 3.0 modular (February 2010) and Summit 3.0 modular with VTune Communication System (March 2010); both models available in 2010 Honda Gold Wing colors. NT200 and XT will be available in 2010 Honda Gold Wing colors (February 2010). Dual-standard Mach 10, meeting both DOT and Snell M2010 safety requirements (March 2010) V-Tune – Some Specs: ➣ Full-face helmet that is dual-certified to meet both ECE and DOT standards. ➣ Offers a fully integrated V-Tune Communication System with a

Bluetooth receiver and wireless helmet to helmet capability. ➣ Includes a built-in, drop-down tinted sun visor for seamless eye protection; has a superior ventilation design. ➣ Comes in six different sizes (XS-XXL).

MSRP: $229.99

Summit 3.0 – Some Specs ➣ Full-face helmet with a one-hand operated modular jaw and a convenient drop-down visor. ➣ Dual-certified to meet both ECE and DOT standards. ➣ Easy-Com liner system accommodates headset speakers for any communication system. ➣ Adjustable venting and a removable, washable liner ensures rider comfort. ➣ Also available with the V-Tune Communication System, providing integrated Bluetooth capabilities. ➣ Available in six different sizes (XSXXL) and offers Honda Gold Wing color-matched options.

MSRP: $169.99; with V-Tune Communication System, $269.99 Contact Info: (425) 656-0683 or www.vegahelmet.com Shoei

RF-1100

New Helmet(s) Introduced in 2009 for 2010: RF-1100 (sport-touring model) and X-TWELVE (motorcycle-racing model) 45

RF-1100 – Some Specs: ➣ Q.R.S.A. (Quick Release SelfAdjusting) Base Plate System and Preset Lever. ➣ CW-1 Shield – blocks 99% of UVA & UVB rays, provides distortion-free and fog-free vision. ➣ AIM+ SHELL (Snell M2010-Approved) with Shell-Integrated Spoiler that works to reduce lift during high speed riding. ➣ Variable Ventilation System with 3 Intakes/6 Exhaust Vents. ➣ Dual-Layer EPS Liner – allows cooling air to travel unrestricted through tunnels created in liner. ➣ Fully removable, washable, and replaceable 3D Center Pad and Multi-Layer Cheek pads (cheek pads available in 6 different thicknesses). ➣ 5 Shell Sizes to ensure a proper fit (2XS - 3XL).

MSRP: $399.99 (Solid Colors); $419.99 (Metallic Colors); $499.99 (Graphics) Contact Info: (714) 730-0941 or www.shoei.com Joe Rocket®

RKT-201 New Helmet(s) Introduced in 2009: RKT-201 (fiberglass & carbon fiber) and RKT-Hybrid (a 3-in-1 integrated shield visor combo system) New Helmet(s) to be Introduced in 2010: New RKT-201 graphics (October 2010) RKT-201 – Some Specs: ➣ SNELL M2010 approved. Available in either fiberglass or carbon fiber shell. Removable Silvercool interior.

Rapid Fire shield closure system.

Quadport ventilation. ➣ RKT-201 fiberglass available in 2 graphics and 3 solids. ➣ RKT-201 Carbon also available in TransTone red and blue.

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One Helmet Company with an Innovative New Design and More Nolan (Cima International, Inc.)

N-43 Trilogy New Helmet(s) Introduced in 2009: N-43 Trilogy Other New Products Introduced in 2009: Ncom communication system N-43 TRILOGY - the Crossover Helmet – Basic Specs: ➣ 6-in-1 design. N-43 Trilogy offers a unique crossover design with quickchange accessories, that allow for customized looks and functions for every ride, from a simple open face helmet to a full-face helmet. ➣ The short black peak can be installed in seconds instead of the clear shield. The chinbar can be installed for full-face helmet safety or removed in seconds for openface comfort. ➣ Comes with the clear shield, the integrated sun shield, the peak and the removable chin bar. ➣ The N-43 is ready for the Ncom® communication system, including the Stereo BlueTooth® option. ➣ Sizes: XS to XXL. MRSP: $299.95 (solid colors); Matching communication system: Ncom Basic Kit, $109.95 (headset); Ncom BlueTooth 2.1 Kit, $249.95 Contact Info: (866) 243-5638 or www.nolan.it or www.nolan-usa.com

Motorcycle Audio Company with Lots of New Products J&M® Corporation

New Products Introduced in 2009: New digital music player/changer for the GL1800, # JMDM-GL18 New Products to be Introduced in 2010: Bluetooth iPhone/Blackberry/ Motorola Droid/Zumo660 interface for the GL1800 (Spring 2010) HS-BCD279-UN – Some Specs ➣ Brings the stereo music, navigation commands and cell phone calls into the GL’s audio system for rider and passenger. ➣ 2 Ultra-slim helmet speakers in stereo with the AeroMike III boom microphone and upper section (only) of the two-piece hook-up cord system. ➣ Will fit into almost any helmet available and plug into any factory audio system ever made, just by interchanging the lower section cord.

MSRP: $139.99 Contact Info: (800) 358-0881 or www.Jmcorp.com

More Companies with New Headsets and Audio Equipment EdSets, LLC

New Products Introduced in 2009: The “Mic Splitter” cable. It’s a low-cost alternative for riders wanting to integrate a cell phone with a Bluetooth GPS. Since the GPS needs a voice signal, and bikes don’t provide one, the “Mic Splitter” allows the helmet microphone to drive the CB, Intercom and GPS microphone input simultaneously. One of the reasons for the success of this “Mic Splitter” is that it enables riders to safely utilize their phones via the touch screen GPS while the phone is tucked away in the trunk.

Also in 2009, EdSets introduced the EdSets “iFi”, a solo sport rider’s speakeronly kit designed for quick and easy connection and high-fidelity helmet sound for iPod and similar MP3 owners. Finally, a low-cost, hard-rocking solution for iPods and helmets!

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New Products to be Introduced in 2010: Amplified lower cables for the 3G headsets (July 2010). And, starting in 2010, all EdSets customers enjoy a 3-year comprehensive warranty.

MSRP: From $65.00 to $211.00 (for a complete 3G Gold Wing headset that includes your choice of microphone and lower cable).

Contact Info: (937) 271-4077 or www.edsets.com

Contact Info: Available at motorcycle dealers already stocking iMC Motorcom products and online at www.imcmoto.com UpBeat Audio, LLC

StarCom 1

The StarCom 1 Gold Wing enhancement module is easily installed as an addition to the Gold Wing (5-pin standard Din) onboard intercom and provides a number of additional features: Interfaces with Mobile Phone, Satellite Navigation or Radar systems, Bike to Bike radios, PMR, FRS GMRS etc., Music systems, iPod, MP3, etc. Compatible with standard Gold Wing, and Starcom1 GH series headsets. It can be used as a sole rider, a rider and passenger, a bike-tobike system or all three. The core system is a StarCom1 Module and a Rider/Driver headset; from this basis you simply add what’s required either immediately or at a later date. Supplied as a stand alone unit or as a kit A or Kit B if the customer requires Starcom GH series headsets.

MSRP in England: £90.00, including vat; or can be supplied with a headset either full face or open/flip for £150.00, inc vat.

Contact Info: Tel 00 44 (0) 1480 399499 (England) or www.starcom1.com iMC Motorcom New Products Introduced in 2009: iPhone® compatible motorcycle headset—the HS-500—which allows motorcycle riders to utilize the phone and music functions of their Apple® iPhone and other 3.5 mm (standard stereo headset jack) equipped cell phones, including the Palm ® Pre™ and Blackberry® Storm™. The HS-500 features dual slim stereo speakers, a microphone, and a handlebar-mounted control button. The handlebar-mounted control button allows riders to take and end phone calls, play or pause music, and even advance and rewind tracks on their iPhone.

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New Products Introduced in 2009: The Boostaroo Revolution 12 Volt Powered Amplifier, model R234-MC, which evolved from the suggestion of motorcyclists who had been using the original battery-operated Boostaroo Revolution.

Changing batteries in the amplifier can be inconvenient, but with the 12 volt powered Boostaroo Revolution, two problems are immediately solved: 1) The 12 Volt Power Cord eliminates the need to change batteries, and 2) the low volume output common in MP3 players or GPS devices can be overcome when connected to the Boostaroo Revolution amplifier. Connects directly between the audio source and the riders’ headphones or speakers. Amplifier also serves as a splitter and can service an additional set of headphones with no loss of audio quality.

MSRP: $54.99 Contact Info: (800-800-4354 or 616837-9500 or www.boostaroo.com Uniq Technology New Products Introduced in 2009: HONPDSDR—Apple™-approved iPhone / iPod interface for Honda GL1800 Gold Wings —Some Specs: ➣ Exclusive SDR™ technology directly connects an iPod® or iPhone™ digital mobile device to motorcycle's factory audio system; allows control directly from iPod and from radio/handlebar controls. ➣ Provides full control of iPod/iPhone through factory radio or navigation in all 2001-2010 Honda Gold Wings. ➣ Allows unlimited playlists/unlimited songs per playlist; also allows user to stream internet radio from iPhone. ➣ Safely charges all current iPod and iPhone devices.

Price: $189.95 ($10 below MSRP) Contact Info: (405) 612-9836 or www.uniqtechnology.com

Two Longstanding Gold Wing-Oriented Supply Companies to Check Out Sierra Electronics iMC Motorcom HS G-65 Clampless Headset for all Honda audio systems – Some Specs: ➣ Includes five-pin cord ➣ Installation is possible in most helmets, including Arai, KBC, and Nolan (Nolan N-Com adapter plate included with headset). ➣ Slimm 6mm headset stereo speakers are a snap for installation into most helmets. ➣ Headset and cord comes with a complete two-year warranty.

MSRP: $75 .00 Contact Info: (800) 338-6938 or www.sierra-mc.com

Overby’s Two Wheel Sound & TwoWheelSound.com

New Products Introduced in 2009: Bluetooth Dongles for both driver and passenger of Honda Gold Wings (which makes the entire system work with J&M’s wireless Bluetooth headsets) About The Helmets They Carry: To the best of our knowledge, Arai is the only helmet manufacturer that creates true color-matched helmets for Honda Gold Wing every year. And they only create them in limited supply in the Classic C and SZ/C. Otherwise, the Arai Open-Face Helmets are strong, lightweight and offer unsurpassed comfort.

The HJC Flip-Front Helmets have a built-in SunShade that retracts into the helmet when not in use. It is very convenient and simple to flip the shade up or down, even with gloves on. In addition, these flip-front helmets are wind tunnel tested and quieter than most, with superior venting systems.

Contact Info: (800) 992-4092 or www.twowheelsound.com ● Wing World

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S p e c i a l t o W i n g Wo r l d • b y J o u r n a l i s t T i n a Va s q u e z

Nearly 30 years ago, a ground-breaking study focused on the causes and effects of motorcycle crashes. Its publication essentially changed the industry and the way people rode their bikes.

The Hurt Study The Hurt Study, named after researcher Harry Hurt from the University of Southern California, was financed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and was— and still is—considered one of the most comprehensive studies to exist on motorcycle crashes. The report investigated nearly every aspect of 900 motorcycle crashes in the Los Angeles area, as well as analyzing 3,600 motorcycle-related traffic accident reports that took place in the same geographic location.

Obviously, since the Hurt Study was published in 1981, a lot has changed since then. Safety officials and the government have been resistant to base new programming on decades-old information, and for good reason. Because as thorough as the Hurt Study was, it did not—and could not—take into account decades of changes like an increased number of vehicles on roadways, the presence of larger vehicles (such as SUVs), ever more distracted and inattentive driving due to the increased popularity of cell phones and other gadgets, and the aging and crumbling infrastructures of roads, tunnels, and bridges.

A New Study?

In recent years, efforts had been made to conduct a new, updated study that included this type of timely information.

However, funding challenges always proved too great an obstacle—until now.

At the beginning of October 2009, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved a scaled-down version of a new 50

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motorcycle crash causation study set to be conducted in Los Angeles by Oklahoma State University researchers.

One concern, however, by industrybacked safety groups is that they do not believe the sample size will provide any new insights as to why motorcycle-related fatalities have increased. (In the past ten years, they account for 14 percent of roadway deaths.)

Originally, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that the study include a sample size of 900 to

1,200 crashes. But according to the researchers, a study of that size would cost somewhere between $10 million and $12 million, which would greatly exceed the team’s $3.1 million budget. Instead, the Oklahoma State University researchers are moving ahead with the study, using a sample size of just 300.

Some Espoused Theories There are legitimate theories as to why motorcycle fatalities have increased so much over the last decade. The most widely circulated place the blame on the huge influx of new riders. In 1998 there were 3.9 million bikes on the road, but by 2007 that number had risen to 7.1 million.

Another reason may be the fact that motorcycles are now more powerful than ever before and/or that some states have repealed their helmet laws during the past decade. Whatever the reason may be, the NHTSA, one of the organizations sponsoring the crash causation study, believes a new study is long overdue.

According to NHTSA’s chief spokesperson, Cathy St. Denis, it may even save some lives.

Why Sponsor a New Study?

“Safety is our top priority and we take roadway safety very seriously,” says St. Denis. “While the overall fatality rates among cars and trucks are down, the motorcycle crash rate for injuries and fatalities has increased for the tenth year in a row and has increased 150 percent in that time. There hasn’t been a study like this in a very long time, and it has the Wing World

potential to save lives.”

Representatives of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), which is another sponsor of the study, say that while they are unsure whether or not the sample size will provide any new information, they felt they could not pass up the opportunity to contribute to the study.

“For too long our legislators and regulators have reacted to the increasing number of motorcycle crashes by calling for measures that unfairly target motorcyclists with unfounded mandates and restrictions,” says Peter Terhorst, an AMA spokesperson. “This is the first time in 30 years congress has offered any money to study motorcycle crash causation, and we don’t know when or if it will ever happen again. We can’t afford to miss this opportunity to gain insights into why people crash and we can’t pass up a good opportunity waiting for a theoretically perfect one. One rider dying in a roadway crash is one too many, so the AMA believes the sample size of 300 crashes is better than none at all.”

And the AMA contends that the study, despite its small sample size, may provide new information and insight. Plus, according to Terhorst, the study will still be seen as successful even if it just validates information that is already known. That’s because it will allow safety groups to use recent data to develop new strategies.

Other organizations, however, are not as confident.

Why Dispute a New Study?

For example, the Motorcycle Safety

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Foundation (MSF), a non-profit group that develops rider training courses used by most states, offered $2.8 million in 2007 to a proposed study but refused to contribute to the new one. (Unlike the new study, the former study included a sample size of 900 crashes.)

The MSF remains a harsh critic of the Department of Transportation’s decision to move forward with the new crash causation study in large part because it does not have the funding necessary to increase the sample size.

In a statement released by the Foundation, they assert that the abbreviated motorcycle crash causation study “…is unlikely to either validate the findings of prior studies or establish, to any statistical significant level, any new causative factors.” The statement goes on to say that if the study were to be conducted as originally intended and included at least 900 crashes, the foundation would commit to contributing $3 million. As it stands, the offer is still on the table.

Moving Forward with the New Study Despite criticism from some motorcycle safety groups, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) says it stands by its sample size. In fact, FHA representatives even go so far as to say that the information collected will provide “substantial and scientifically valid results”.

“By studying not just 300 crashes but more than a thousand variables for each crash, the team at Oklahoma State University will be managing one of the

most comprehensive studies to have been done in years,” St. Denis says, “and it will allow us to obtain significant information on this complicated problem.”

The new study is being made possible by transportation reauthorization legislation that passed in August of 2005. More specifically, the reason for the study is a provision in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).

In the study, researchers from Oklahoma State University will evaluate data from the 300 crashes and identify any common factors, including road configurations, environmental conditions, and rider experience. The researchers will also look at how these factors could be affected by effectively implemented countermeasures (in hopes that doing so would prevent future motorcycle crashes, or at least lessen the harm when they occur).

Already data from 53 crashes has been gathered as part of the study’s pilot, which began in December of 2008 in Los Angeles. The data from those crashes will be included in the official study, and preliminary results of the study are scheduled to become available by late fall or ● early winter of 2010.

For more information, try visiting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website at www. nhtsa.dot.gov or calling the NHTSA at (888) 327-4236.

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By Jorge & Julia Perez • New Jersey District Directors Looking out the window of our hotel room on Saturday night, August 29, 2009, our thought was, It’s curious that the river below is in the same place Route 70 used to be. With that, we kept our fingers crossed for the good weather that had been predicted for the next day—and our big District-wide event. Still, doubt was starting to set in...

n early morning look outside Sunday, however, showed a clear sky and dry parking lot. That certainly gave us a needed lift!

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Meeting Up for the Event We had told everyone to gather at the parking lot of the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, New Jersey by 9 a.m. But when we made our way to the assigned area at around 8:30, most of it was already filled.

That’s when it hit us just how special this day was going to be. Wow! we thought.

We proceeded to line up the 200-plus bikes whose riders had decided to take us up on our invitation to join the very first GWRRA New Jersey District Battleship 52

Motorcycle Parade. And, with that, we all followed the police cruisers—sent courtesy of Cherry Hill, Pennsauken and Camden—out of the hotel parking lot.

What a sight it was to see an unending line of motorcycles make its way to the Battleship New Jersey in Camden, New Jersey. Once there, the assigned volunteers let in small groups of bikes and had their riders park them along the entire Promenade in front of the ship. And that was truly a sight to behold—the majesty of the Battleship New Jersey honored by the beauty of hundreds of motorcycles parked along its entire length. You just knew from the moment you got off your bike and started to make your way to the

ship that this was going to be history in the making for GWRRA. Getting Underway Soon after our arrival, the crowd of nearly 500 attendees in all made their way past registration, manned by the Cavalry from NJ-F “F Troop”. With assembly line precision, everyone checked in, got their armbands, and waved for a photo (taken from a circling helicopter) of them in front of the Battleship New Jersey.

The opening ceremony was a mixture of recognition, celebration, history, and honor. Putting together such a monumental task had fallen on the Herculean-like shoulders of New Jersey Chapter C’s Wing World

Assistant Chapter Directors Harry and Phyllis Ruhle.

Well-suited for the job, Harry and Phyllis are already active members of the force that keeps this piece of American History open to the public. They put their heart and soul into bringing the two loves of their lives—the Battleship New Jersey and GWRRA’s New Jersey District— together by helping with this fundraiser by the District for the Battleship.

And Members from every District in our Northeast Region B, plus GWRRA Members from as far away as North Carolina and Tennessee, represented at our first picnic. It was indeed an unexpected honor. Add to that the fact that our 2009-2010 International Couple of the Year, Alan and Carolyn Little, plus Membership Enhancement Directors Ed and Linda Johnson, along with our North East Region Directors (NERD) Lorraine and Earl Knight were also all present—and all we can say is that: On 8/30/09, New Jersey was the center of GWRRA! The Big Ceremony Julia and I must say that, though even during our short time now in GWRRA we’ve been fortunate enough to represent our Association at positions like New Jersey District Directors and Region B Couple of the Year, still our highest honor occurred on the deck of the Battleship New Jersey that day. It occurred when we, along with Harry Ruhle and Lorraine and Earl Knight, took part in a double wreath toss to commemorate our fallen U.S. military members and our fallen GWRRA Members.

Indeed, walking up to the side of the most-decorated ship in U.S. Naval History—all while being led there by a Marine Color Guard and listening to “Taps” being played—was a point of time in our lives that we will always cherish. It was at that moment that we understood why so many friends had come from far and wide to be there and perhaps why even the weather had cleared into such a beautiful day. Everything had just seemed to fall right into place that day—a day on which we believe there were many forces from up above lending us a hand.

barbecues, it consisted of an all-American menu of burgers, hot dogs, sausages, corn on the cob, baked beans and all kinds of salads. Dessert was served from a large sheet cake that bore our GWRRA logo on it. (Though we hated to cut into it, we knew there was too-delicious-to-pass-up cake underneath!) The food was freshly cooked, very tasty, and plentiful and the service was outstanding. To a hungry GWRRA crowd, it was all very much appreciated.

Meanwhile, the other group was treated to a VIP-escorted tour of the Battleship New Jersey. The tour guests were taken through the many parts of the ship while being entertained by the expertise of the many volunteers who gave of their valuable time to make this an unforgettable day for all of our GWRRA Members. The Battleship is a floating museum that has been meticulously restored by many, many patriotic volunteers for the enjoyment of the current public and for our future gen-

erations. Once that group finished with its tour, those guests sat down to enjoy lunch while the first group took its place and toured the ship.

Our Closing Thoughts One of the benefits of putting on an event like this one at the Battleship New Jersey is the military precision with which all who service your needs perform. We simply cannot say enough “Thank-yous” to everyone involved in bringing this great event to our GWRRA Members.

It’s true what they say: BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME. Since for the 2009 event we had to limit our attendance at 500, we are already working hard to expand our event for next year.

So save the date of September 12, 2010 for this year’s New Jersey District Picnic and check back on our website often at http://www.gwrranj.org/ for updated information and registration for the event. ●

After the Ceremony After the ceremony, the crowd was split into two groups. One group stayed on the fantail of the battleship and enjoyed a delicious lunch. Cooked over several large February 2010

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Reprinted with permission by Steve “Taz” Taslim • GWRRA #249686 • Essex United Kingdom [Ed. Note: Several years ago, Steve’s solo motorcycle journey on his GL1800 took him from the United Kingdom and across Europe and Asia to Bangladesh in just under a month-and-a-half. A book of the above title was compiled

by Capital Wings rep Ray Brooking from Steve’s emails, texts, and mobile calls to Ginny Yetti. They have been kind enough to share Steve’s incredible journey with us. Enjoy!]

The author, Steve Taslim, in India and on “The Road to Bangladesh.”

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riday, 31 October – Luxemburg smstext: “Luxemburg.”

Saturday, 1 November - Slovenia cellphone: “10 hours in the saddle, pissing cold. Done Austria.”

Sunday, 2 November - Bulgaria cellphone: “Sofia, Bulgaria. 10 hours. Cold.

I am okay.”...“Having agg, Bulgarian border.

Didn’t bring log book”...“Got in, just.”

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Monday, 3 November - Turkey cellphone: “In Istanbul. Done 2,000 miles.” cellphone: “Done France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Turkey.”

Ray: “Hope you’re taking pictures?”

Steve: “Only started taking pictures now, as nothing interesting [before]. Saw three motorbikes in 1,500 miles!”

Tuesday, 4 November – Turkey Message from Steve: Dear Wingers nationwide, can I thank you all for the support you are giving to the worthy causes that we are collecting for? I know it is near Xmas, so I really value what you donate, and it makes it worthwhile.

I am leaving on Friday to Ankara and then on to the middle of Turkey. There is an underground city there that I will visit.

And if that city has a computer, I will text Wing World

my progress. I think it is 700 miles from Istanbul. Bar silly things, it is not beyond a Wing coming here as most of the roads are good and it is cheap. Petrol is on par with UK. The drivers are all nutters [but] we Wingers can take that in our strides.

If you like Chinese food, hard luck. There are no paki or chinky restaurants (spelt that wrong, bad borstal education). I saw the John the Baptist Arm today (not John Higgins) in a museum. I bet he was here on his Harley. Well, they do cost an arm (I never saw the leg). Other than that, not many motorcycles.

The Wing draws amazement wherever it goes. I will give you all a run down, and maybe some bright Winger can work out my petrol consumption at mainly 86 mph—that’s 3,500 revs on the cruise controls for hours on end! I will come up with the figures soon…

head south and give The Black Sea and Armenia a miss.

Otherwise, I could wait another week. So I’m heading due east to Iran tomorrow.

My present mileage is 15,133. 2,016 miles was Romford to Istanbul, the rest is from Istanbul to my present location. I have ridden at 3,500 rpm = 86 mph to 4,000 rpm or under 96 mph or near, [and] I have put in 273.23 litres of petrol (roughly 64 gallons). Maybe someone can work out the gallons and mpg.

The people are nice. Drivers in the cities are nutters. In the countryside, they are okay. The Wing attracts so much attention as many people have never seen anything remotely like it. As soon as I get near a computer, I will talk.

Thank all of you lovely people for your words of encouragement and good wishes. It DOES help me keep it up. (If the spelling is wrong, what do you expect from a Taffy Paki?)

Wednesday, 5 November – Turkey Message from Ray: Just spoke to Taz (Steve to his mates). He is in Turkey still at a place called Capadosia (I probably spelt that wrong). It rained all day, temp was 37 F and, at the moment, it is snowing.

Up to about 2,500 miles, [and then he says] he is going to spend a day of rest tomorrow. Then, if the weather clears up, it’s off to the Black Sea into Armenia (if they let him in), then on to Iran.

Message from Ray: As if by magic, I sent out Day 7 (Thursday, 6 November) and Steve sends me Day 8! [He says] the roads are getting worse. I have spoken to him, and he forgot to put in the email about the bag on the back of the bike that fell off! Only had all his documents in, and his camera!

He was flashed from behind by a car driver, [and he] looked back to find the bag gone. [So he] turned round, and there it was, about a mile or so back. He said someone up there was looking after him today and that if it had been gone, that would have been the end of his trip. He was never a Boy Scout?

Thursday, 6 November - Turkey Message from Steve: I write from a lovely town smack in the middle of Turkey. It is full of very interesting, historical caves and old cities that are thousands of years old. The roads are good, and the scenery is breathtaking. Things are not expensive. I’ve had a good rub down, or rub up (Turkish baths), where they rub things that rejuvenate you (even parts I can’t mention).

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Friday, 7 November - Turkey Message from Steve: I have covered 450 miles today and, in the process, I got stopped by the police for doing 125 kph (when I should have ridden at 70 kph). 80 squid, but what the heck?

I am now in a town called Mus, pronounce “mush”. It is still cold, 8 degrees F. I have covered the distance in 10 hours. The roads have changed.

Because there are no tourists that come to the east part of Turkey, there are no motels, or very few hotels. So when you plan to stop for the night because it is dark and you can’t see very well, you don’t because you have to carry on till you get somewhere to stay.

The roads—and I am talking about the D300, which is the main road into Iran—one minute it is tarmac, the next it’s the dark dirt track with potholes and ruts. Then, like gravel, [it] makes the bike wander like on marbles. Next, it’s lovely tarmac again, with Abdul coming the other way with main beams on.

The people here react so well to my bike. My bike is parked in the main foyer, at the insistence of the hotel manager, for safety he says. It is all dirty, but I think he wants to make love to it and talk to her. I will get a picture of it, please believe me.

Tomorrow, the weather permitting, [I will be in] Iran. I am 350 kilometres from Hakari, which is the border town. May I thank you all again for showing interest. I couldn’t have done this without Ginny Yetti and Oggie Oggie. A great thanks to them.

Saturday, 8 November - Turkey Message from Ray: No news from Taz today. Couldn’t get his mobile. Will let you all know when I hear from him.

Sunday, 9 November – Iran Message from Steve: I am 250 miles west of Tehran. The weather is absolutely lousy. It has snowed, and my progress on the road has been dismal. The roads are not straight; they are filled with trucks travelling at 40 mph.

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On top of that I cannot see very well because the screen [keeps] icing up. So I have to stop every once in awhile to clean the ice. I am wearing two pairs of gloves, but my fingers and toes get cold. Petrol is one-third the price of the UK. The drivers are the worst, this side of hell, that you can meet. They drive in the dark without lights on. When they do put them on, they only know main beam. They don’t signal, and they overtake on blind bends. They see the bike overtake, then try and make you stop so that they can look at the bike and ask how much [it costs] in American dollars.

I also find it hard finding any hotels, as all the signs are in Farsi (Iranian). Also, a lot of the road signs are not in English.

Top speed by law is 110 kph. The surfaces are not as bad as Turkey.

My orange phone won’t work, so if you get no contact phonewise, do not worry. Every hotel wants dollars, yet they hate the Americans. Your credit cards won’t work. I parked the bike up in the hotel underground garage, and some sod nicked my waterproof trouser.

Yes, it was snowing this morning. So off I went to try and buy some. No luck. His conscience got the better? So he sent them back. It wasted four precious daylight hours, as the day is short.

I’m three half hours ahead of you.

I had to walk half-a-mile to find this Internet cafe in the slush.

But you are all worth it. Sorry no happy things to say but moan, but it can only get better.

Monday, 10 November – Iran Message from Steve: I am 370 miles from the Afghanistan Border. I think the border closes at 4 p.m., not sure. [I’ve] done 535 miles today…bloody boring. Don’t ever take a motorcycle or car into Tehran. You take your life into your hands. I skirted it, Wing World

but there are no signs, and very few roads are numbered. I was using E44. It was very cold and very boring as there isn’t much to see in this part of Iran.

I got stopped again for speeding, but they couldn’t understand “Ollocks Officer, not me.” So they waved me “Bon voyage” in Iranian. People are pleasant and helpful.

In the town I am staying at, the local police with all the red lights showed me to a hotel with secure parking, which was very nice. You cannot leave the bike alone in the streets, otherwise they would strip it.

Food? If you like lentil soup and hamburger and rice, that’s all they eat. No Kentucky, Big Macs. No beer, sex, music (only instrumental) allowed. Everyone asks for CDs. I haven’t seen any large bikes. The local car here is the old Hillman Hunter, still made under license called PAYKAN. There are lots of modern cars. Yes you guessed it, the [Japanese ones] and Peagout have the market.

Tomorrow, I head for the holy city of Mashad. It’s about 150 miles from the Afghanistan border. That is when the fun begins!

I have to take my Jerry can to make sure I get through between towns. I may be awhile before I can contact you again; touch wood the bike has been splendid. I still can’t find the Treffen site.

Best wishes to all Wingers in all the regions. Thanks for your support.

Message from Ray: Before Steve left, we were working out the place for the 4-gallon Jerry can, it ended up on the back seat with loads of padding. He said getting petrol will be a great problem in Afghanistan, as petrol fill-ups could be as much as 200 to 250 miles apart or more. Do not think an 1800 could quite do that.

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Tuesday, 11 November – Iran Message from Steve: Your foreign correspondent here, reporting. I am in Mashad, one of the holy cities in Iran. My speedo reads 17,024 at the moment, so it’s close to 5,000 miles [so far].

On Friday, I will enter Afghanistan at Herat. I hope to cross it in three days. It’s a bit iffy as the old Taliban are still in the rural areas. So if you see a “geeza” on an orange bike with a turban and beard, he nicked it off me. (But he might be looking for a future Treffen site.) But seriously, I will be okay because I got you lot behind me, and I want to get all that dosh for our club charities.

Roads have been good and poor, but I have managed to average good speeds. I have passed a very large desert, Dhaste Kabir, which is bloody large. Temps have gone up a bit, but I don’t play the radio in case I offend, so I have had desert on both sides and nothing else. My headset is so tinny [that I’d] rather play on the speakers (1800s are not as loud as the 1500s are).

I washed the bike today and threw the Jerry can away, as it was no good, and got a new one for three pounds. I paid wait for it 20 litters (one pound twenty five pence English money…are you listening Mr. Blair?) Petrol? Can you believe it? That’s 4 gallonsplus. I didn’t realise it till I changed my money. I do get a kick myself when I think we are, or were, a petrol-producing nation.

Looking forward to any emails. I will answer them all, cross my heart. (Wait a minute, I’m Muslim.)

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is common to bandits. They say they will escort me…please god.

They also said a bung (a bribe to us Londoners) would go a long way. So, we will see. Many dangers ahead till I reach the Khyber Pass.

I have no objections to anyone writing or copying anything I write. Thanks for your support. I will email as soon as possible, ● [though] photos not possible to send because of problems.

Wednesday, 12 November – Afghanistan Message from Steve: I’m here, the land of no licence, mot, road tax, number plates, and age limit, speed limit. Anything goes, just don’t hit a goat or anything else. It’s your fault, whatever.

Two hours at the border; they can’t read any European lingo at all. The Wing causes the man to go find an official who can stamp paperwork (big crowd). He asks me what to do! I show him, thank him, and I bugger off ASAP! The 10-year-olds [here] are a problem; they follow me on 125s in town and are dangerous. Five on a bike is common.

Camels and donkeys are on the road, as well as a load of people who have no road sense. Tomorrow, I go to ask the police for safe passage to Khandahar, Mid Afghan (350 miles or so), as the road

[Be sure to join Steve “Taz” Taslim next month for the continuation of his journey on “The Road to Bangladesh”.]

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Get Safe!: “Get Safe!” is a Wing World department aimed at providing rider safety information—be it safety data, reports, rider education course information, and more—from trained educators. Submissions for this department are accepted primarily from GWRRA Rider Educators or Rider Education Staff. These submissions should be original works that cite official informational sources. GWRRA, and any of its affiliates, may not be held liable for the use of any of the information contained herein.

Motorcycle Safety, Even in the Winter

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t’s winter here in the U.S., and for most us that means we don’t ride as much as we would like to because the weather gets in the way. So, if one is already staying off the roads—and thus already in the safest place one can be—what exactly does he or she do in the winter for motorcycle safety?

Well, if you’re like me, you want to be riding the very first day it reaches a “perfect day for a ride”. So you may want to keep in mind a fundamental of motorcycle safety from the MSF programs. That is the three dynamics of “Are you ready?”, “Is your gear ready?”, and “Is your bike ready?”. In the interest of being able to check off all three of these dynamics when the weather turns right, I suggest that—winter or not—we have things we can be doing.

Are You Ready?

“Are you ready?” In the wintertime, I try to do several things to prepare for the upcoming riding season. Winter reading is one of those things. It lets me stay warm and still think about motorcycle riding. I simply pull a number of books off the shelves and put them on the nightstand for ready reading, books like Larry Grodsky’s “Stayin’ Safe”, David Hough’s “Proficient Motorcycling”, and Roger Pridmore’s “Ride Like a Pro”, just to name a few. Each of those books—and ones like them—can help riders understand the dynamics of riding a motorcycle well, regardless of the style of bike he or she rides. And there is something in each one for every rider—from the novice to the pro. Whether you learn something new, or are just reminded of something you had learned before, you can apply it in practice once you’re on the road again.

Another thing I do in the wintertime is to peruse the local dealers, view magazines, and search the Web for a spring training class that’s suitable to my skill level (track days, basic or advance skill courses). I then sign up already in January for a riding course in order to ensure that I get an early slot on the dates that I want. Knowing that I have a set date helps me to anticipate the upcoming challenge and fun.That helps to keep my other life demands (like family responsibilities and work) from taking that anticipation away from me.

One last thought regarding “Are you ready?”. If your doctor has prescribed you new medications recently, don’t forget to tell him or her you are a motorcyclist and that you’d like to know whether or not taking a particular medication will affect your ability to ride. Wintertime is the ideal time to look into that and to also make sure that medication—and all other pertinent information—has been updated on the medical records you’ll need while riding.

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Is Your Gear Ready?

“Is your gear ready?” Winter is an ideal time to spend checking over your riding equipment. It gives you plenty of time to clean, repair, or replace it as necessary.

For example, I replaced some old helmets by buying a couple of new helmets recently (and, in the process, took advantage of a great sale). My helmet was a significant improvement for me, in that my new one has an internal sun screen.

Winter provides the perfect time to study up on and search out new riding equipment; oftentimes they are items, like helmets, that we may not have thought about for quite some time.

For example, my general rule is to replace my riding helmet every 4-5 years. The basic material of a helmet weakens within that timeframe as it ages. One “advantage” that arises out of waiting that amount of time is that it allows you to check out the improvements in design that have been made to helmets within that same timeframe.The same is true, of course, of some other riding equipment as well. After all, safety progress and improvements are always being made each year.

One last thought is that I also use the wintertime to inspect and repack my saddlebags with my “standard carry” equipment.

My “standard carry” items include such things as a First Aid kit, a flashlight, extra gloves, socks, rain gear, a tool kit, etc. I can then restock any items that need to be replaced.

Is Your Bike Ready?

“Is your bike ready?” For me, getting the bike ready means I inspect/clean and repair it as necessary. One thing to keep in mind is that the shops normally offer lower rates for mechanical work done during slower demand times. Therefore, you may want to check over your bike’s maintenance log and consider whether or not its fluids/tires, etc., can be done now rather than waiting until the shops are more crowded during warmer weather.

And don’t forget that how you store your bike affects how ready it will be to ride come spring. Battery tenders, fuel stabilizer (Sea Foam is my favorite) and a good cover go a long way in preventing problems. Though some riders may disagree, I personally like to start my bike monthly for at least a few minutes (10 or more to dry out the exhaust system) and, when possible, take a short ride. That ride rotates the tire position. In addition, if the bike won’t start, I then have time to learn that fact—and hopefully how to fix it as well—long before the spring line-up of “won’t start” repairs hit the dealerships.

Well, though not exhaustive, I hope this list has at least got you thinking about more ways in which you can use your extra “non-riding” time this winter to brush up on motorcycle safety ● and ensure a safer riding season come spring!

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By Ric h Lampe • GWRRA #190865 • Kenvil, New Jer sey

By September of 2001—a sad time for our country—it was already time for a new bike, and I bought a 2000 Honda Nighthawk 750. I purchased this bike right in my own state of New Jersey (imagine that!), and it had about 3,000 miles on it.

Primarily, I used the bike as a commuter to work. I work in Piscataway, New Jersey, and it made the commute a bit easier to deal with. Some summer mornings I’d even leave the house at 7 a.m. and roll into work at 10 a.m. Quite a time difference for a normal, one-hour commute.

(Ah yes, traffic on all those side roads!) I just had to make a left here and a right there. You know how it is.

Our newest ride, a 2007 Cabernet Red Honda Gold Wing GL1800.

ithin our Chapter—NJ-G of Flanders, New Jersey—we have started a new section of our newsletter called “Me and my Machine”. I thought it was a great idea and enjoyed reading the stories sent in by my fellow Chapter Members. So I thought, Why not submit one of my own?

I’m Rich Lampe. My wife Doreen and I joined GWRRA in 2004, became Chapter Directors the following year, Assistant District Directors in 2007, and currently are the 2009 Chapter Couple of the Year for our Chapter, NJ-G. Here is our story of “Me and My Machine”, and it shows our progression from a small Honda Rebel all the way up to our current ride, a 2007 GL1800. What a trip our entire journey so far has been!

Let me first start out by recognizing the past authors of New Jersey Chapter G’s “My Machine” articles. The ones written before my submission were by Bob Anthony, Jerry Berner, and Donna Cromie. They all did a great job, and those articles were very interesting and rewarding to read. In my opinion, my sub-

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mission is nowhere in the same league as theirs, but it’s the only one I have to share, so here goes...

How My Story of Riding Begins For me, it all started one day in 2001 with a bid on a bike on eBay. The bike was a yellow 1996 Honda Rebel 250. It had about 2,500 miles on it and was located outside of Philadelphia. I didn’t have a garage to keep it in, so I had to keep it at my Dad’s garage.

Doreen and I went on a short ride with it, and she loved the great passenger seat it had. But due to its massive size in displacement, we only had it for a few months.

My 1996 Honda Rebel 250.

My 2000 Honda Nighthawk 750.

Some Firsts, Including a Gold Wing In June of 2003, Doreen and I rode up to Americade in New York state two-up on the Nighthawk. It wound up being a bunch of “firsts” for us. It was our first big trip together on a bike. It was the first time we were at Americade. And it was our first time in the Lake George area.

We signed up for every event humanly possible, including the water wheel boat ride (which, by the way, we almost missed since we got there so late). The next day, we went on our very first group ride. It was fun, and we even won a four-pack case of oil.

While there we decided that, since we hated the Nighthawk’s stock seat, we’d buy the only item at the Expo we could Wing World

for the bike—a Corbin seat. (There wasn’t much safety chrome specifically made for the bike.)

While there, we also tested a Gold Wing at the Honda demo area. Well, after three test rides (after all, we just had to try different colors to see how they handled), we knew that was the bike for us!

That September, we bought our silver 2002 Honda Gold Wing 1800 from a guy who was just two blocks from my work.

The bike had only 3,300 miles on it. But we had no place to keep it, so we had to build a shed for it.

Our silver 2002 Honda Gold Wing GL1800.

In 2004, we joined GWRRA. This opened up our lives to all our new GWRRA friends and travels. We went to

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our very first New Jersey District Rally, which was held for the last time in Wildwood, New Jersey.

There, we parked our bike in the parking area of the host hotel. And since we didn’t sign up for any seminars that day, we spent a few hours by ourselves on Saturday afternoon on the boardwalk.

Well, little did we know that the parking area was also where that night’s dinner and festivities were being arranged. We returned to find only one, Silver GL1800 on its center stand in the middle of the parking area. It was surrounded by tables, and it was our Wing! Talk about an embarrassing moment.

Needless to say, there were some Members of the District staff anxiously looking for the owner of that bike. What a way to get noticed by your District Director! We actually became Chapter Directors of NJ-G in March of 2005 all because of that “stunt”.

Some “Old Bike” Nostalgia In 2005, I bought a 2001 Honda Nighthawk 750—again. Yep, I bought the same bike that I had, only newer and with

a few more miles on the clock. (Does that sound familiar, Ralph?) The bike had a bunch of goodies added to it. What was cool (and the story that I told Doreen) was that I was able to sell the 2000 for the same price I bought the 2001. So, essentially, I got the goodies for free. She didn’t seem to share the same level of enthusiasm as me. (Why is it your spouse rarely sees things as clearly as you do?)

But back to our Gold Wing story….So we were (and still are) very active with the “Chapter that rides”. We participated in and enjoyed all of the Sunday rides, weekend and week-long trips that the Chapter had to offer to us. With that, we wondered, What are we going to do with all our stuff we need to bring when we participate even more?

Of course, after seeing our Chapter Director, David Godin’s, setup, we just had to have a 2006 California Sidecar Escapade trailer of our very own. I ordered the trailer from the factory in February of 2006.

It was supposed to be completed in May but, close to completion time, I got a call from CSC that my newly built trailer

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was a 2005 Silver color, not the 2002 Silver color I have. They had to rush to build another trailer but managed to deliver it to my home in time so that we could use it for Wing Ding in Nashville.

Now, I know the trailer isn’t a motorcycle. But, put together with the GL1800, it’s a beautiful thing.

Me and my 2007 Honda VTX 1300 (Doreen’s same bike, different color, not shown).

Our 2002 GL1800 with 2006 California Sidecar Escapade trailer.

Even More Bikes!

In 2008, Doreen and I flew down south and bought a pair of 2007 Honda VTX 1300s. My bike is black, which I think is the better color (don’t ask her though, she’ll tell you otherwise); hers is blue.

We bought the bikes in Tennessee and had a great ride all the way home. The first things we added to our bikes were windshields. We’d felt as if we’d had to hang on for dear life on that ride home.

Lastly, I was the February 2009 winner of the 50/50 at our Chapter G meeting.

With that, plus Doreen starting a new

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Here’s how the contest works: Starting with your January 2010, you can find “Wingy” anywhere in your Wing World magazine!

Follow these instructions: • Find “Wingy” (shown here).

Then: • Email your entry to contest@wingworldmag.com or you may choose to mail your entry to: WW February “Wingy” Contest, One W. Deer Valley Road – Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

All entries must be received before February 1st.

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

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

A winner will be randomly chosen on February 2nd; 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 issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner per issue!

job, I just had to add a 2007 Cabernet Red Honda Gold Wing GL1800 to our collection of bikes. The bike was bought from an owner in Connecticut and had only 810 miles on it.

Needless to say, we now need to add “another something” in order to house all these bikes we have. And I’ve been told by my spouse that I need to sell that Nighthawk, but I just can’t seem to get rid of it. (You know the feeling, don’t you Marc?)

Well, that’s about all I have to say about “Me and my Machine(s)”. But I urge you to share your story of you and your machine(s) with others, whether in the written word or just sitting around sometime and reminiscing. It’s always nice to hear how fellow Members began their journeys with riding, with riding a Gold Wing, and with our Association. ● 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, whatcha waiting for? Good luck and Happy Hunting!

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

ELIGIBILITY AND ODDS OF WINNING: No purchase necessary to enter. Limit one entry per Member. Multiple entries will not improve chances of winning. Contests are open to any member of GWRRA, except employees of GWRRA, INB Corporation, affiliates, subsidiaries, and successor companies, contest sponsors, advertisers and/or promotion agencies, contest prize suppliers, participating advertisers and immediate family members of anyone so situated.

“Immediate family members” shall include spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws”, or by current or past marriage, remarriage, adoption, co-habitation or other familial extension, and any other persons residing at the same household location, whether or not related.

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GWRRA Invites you to Wing Ding 32 Des Moines, Iowa • June 30 - July 3, 2010 (NEW! Wed-Sat) Iowa Events Center • 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 • GPS: 41.592266, -93.624263

To register, simply mail or fax this form, or call 1.800.843.9460, or visit www.wing-ding.org on the Internet.

RIDER’S NAME: _______________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________ CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________ CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________ MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________ CITY/ST/ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________ COUNTRY:______________________________________________________________________ HOME PHONE: _________________________________________________________________ WORK PHONE: _________________________________________________________________

Full registration includes: access to trade show, seminars, talent show, field events, parades, opening and closing ceremonies.

Plus, each full registrant receives a souvenir event pin, event program, coupon book, one door prize ticket and one grand prize ticket for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes!

Please use ONE form for each rider (the rider is the driver of the motorcycle). Coriders (passengers) use the same form as the rider.

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________

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

x $20 = $

Number of Life or Gold Members

x $22 = $

Number of Members

x $40 = $

Number of Members

x $45 = $

Number of Non-Members

x $50 = $

Number of Non-Members

x $55 = $

Preregister by May 17, 2010 and receive a certificate for 10% off Goodie Booth purchases.

(One 10% certificate per registration packet, good for 1 trip to Goodie Booth). Certificate will be in preregistration packet.

Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing must be received at the Home Office on or before June 14, 2010, and are subject to a $15 handling charge.

No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted. Day passes will be available, $15 for Members, $22 for non-members. On-site full registration fee is $50 for Members and $60 for non-members.

Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities and events!

You will receive a confirmation via email 24-48 hours after your registration is processed. Please visit our website for hotel and camping information. Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the registration area.

FAX or MAIL this form to:

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

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

RIDER EDUCATION COURSES

The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number of participants. You will be notified of your class time and location as soon as possible.

Note: Certification cost is per bike!* ERC

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

ERC

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

ARC

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

Sidecar

This course offers advanced techniques of riding with a sidecar as well as situation strategies and accident avoidance tactics.

6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).

Trailering

Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable travel.

Motorcycles only, no trikes or sidecars please.

6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).

Trike

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

Must be present to win!

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

$15 $20 $30 $50 Total ______________

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

Total ______________ Must be present to win! Drawings held at Closing Ceremonies.

GWRRA not responsible for filling out tickets or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or counterfeit tickets will be voided.

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

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

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

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# OF PEOPLE

Number of people ______ X $15 = ________________

TOTAL

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

Co-Rider _______________________

ARC _________________________ $50* per bike = ________________ Rider ________________________

Co-Rider _______________________

Sidecar ______________________ $50* per bike = _________________ Rider ________________________

Co-Rider _______________________

Trailering _____________________ $50* per bike = _________________ Rider ________________________

Co-Rider _______________________

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

Name ________________________

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

Name ________________________

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

Name ________________________

Grand Total ______________________

Keep informed of new information as it becomes available.

Go to: www.wing-ding.org FAX or MAIL this form to:

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

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

(Place quantity next to size)

_______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______

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

x x x x x x x

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Co-Rider _______________________

Trike _________________________ $50* per bike = _________________ Rider ________________________

SOUVENIR WING DING T-SHIRT

Total _______________

BIKE SHOW COMPETITION

Forty classifications! Includes a special souvenir pin.

Number of bikes ___________ x $10 = __________________

POKER RUNS (8 WINNERS!)

Must be present to win! Includes a special souvenir pin.

First place ($500), second ($250), third ($100), fourth ($50), fifth - eighth ($25 each). Winners will be posted on Closing Day. Five card draw.

Number of hands ____________ x $10 = _________________

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Wing Humor

manda, a photographer for a local newspaper, was assigned to take photos of the huge convention center grounds at which Wing Ding was being held. She was advised she’d take action shots from the back seat of a Gold Wing as the Rider cruised around.

Already running late, Amanda anxiously searched amidst all the other Wings on the huge parking lot. She finally spied her rider on his blue GL1000 near a white tent in parking lot A and said a silent prayer that she’d studied up on the different model years before she’d arrived. Running up to the bike, she quickly jumped on the back seat and yelled into the Rider’s ear, “Hi, I finally made it. Let’s go!” With that, the Rider took off across the parking lot.

As he approached a small, orange cone, he asked, “Should I turn now?”

“Sure,” Amanda replied. With that, he cautiously made a left turn and rode slowly toward another cone. “Should I turn left again?” he asked.

“I guess,” Amanda replied, thinking to herself, if he keeps doing this, we’ll just be going around in circles all day.

As the Rider slowed down for yet another left turn, Amanda finally said, “Look, as a photographer, I really do need to see more than just this one parking lot.”

With that, the Rider came to a wobbly stop, placed both feet on the ground, and gasped, “You mean you’re not the Basic Rider Course Instructor I was waiting for?”

A Little Color, Even In a Sometimes "Black-and-White World" Rob McIntosh (GWRRA #22346, of Torrington, Wyoming) says that he color-adjusted this photo of his 2005 Gold Wing (parked near Lake Guernsey, Wyoming) to show how a Gold Wing often just seems to outshine all the other elements in the world around it!

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1979 GL1000. Black. 36K mi. Vetter Mk. VI fairing and Vetter trunk and bags. New brakes. Runs perfectly. Some scratches but looks great. $2,500 obo. cverway@yahoo.com. Muskegon, MI. 1980 GL1100 Interstate. 43K mi. Loaded w/ Hondaline luggage and radio. New tires, brakes.

Carbs rebuilt w/ new fuel lines, new timing belts, plugs, etc. Everything gone through. Must sell. $2,000 obo. Steve. (417) 448-7033 of slseg@yahoo.com. Kansas City, KS. 1984 Aspencade. Two-tone Desert Gold. 70K mi.

Orig. owner. AM/FM/CB intercom. Diamond seat. $3,500. Roy. (360) 373-3917 or kcmp1@comcast.net. WA. 1985 GL1200, Ltd. Ed. Only 46K mi. $3K obo. Oldie but goodie. (850) 878-3850. FL. 1989 GL1500. Red. 37K mi. New batt., exc. cond. $4,500. (508) 252-6956. MA. 1993 GL1500 Aspencade. Metallic Red. 60K-plus mi. Garage kept. Great cond. Extras. $6,800. Harry.

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1997 GL1500SE. Pearl White/grey inserts. 22,052 mi. Custom seat of leather & vinyl, chrome driving lights, trailer hitch, & tasteful pinstriping. Comes w/ half cover and full cover, air horns, full Logic stereo w/ cass player. New set Dunlop Elite 3 tires, chrome ride-off stand and side stand. New sealed batt. Never down; always garaged. One orig. owner. Asking $9,000. (775) 777-2697. NV. 1999 Valkyrie custom. Exc. black paint w/ striping.

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Progressive Suspension front and rear, driving lights, trunk w/ wing stop light, Interstate saddlebags w/ top rails, chrome trailer hitch and wiring, audio vox cruise control. Health forces sale. Photos on request.

Dick. (386) 451-5182. Daytona Beach, FL. 2000 W650 Kawasaki vertical twin w/ Sputnik sidecar. 20K mi. Windshields, bags, highway boards, tilt nose, sidecar brakes, Vistacruze. Sharp Bonneville look-a-like, exc.cond. $6,900. (740) 626-2575 or wayneandarlene@yahoo.com. OH. 2002 Gold Wing. Black. 30K mi. Exc. cond.; never dropped. All maint. records. Four helmets and two covers. Garage kept. $11,000. (804) 758-3573 or rrose@oonl.com. VA.

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White and silver. 22K mi. Lots of extras. $22,000.

Matching Escapade SE trailer also available. Trailer is loaded. $3,000. Will sell as a set or separate. Call for more info. Jim. (307) 638-7929. WY. 2004 Honda Silver Wing FSC600A w/ TowPac. Dark Cherry (TowPac is black). 5,400 mi. ABS. Always garaged; never down. TowPac used one season (can be removed easily). Liquid-cooled 582cc DOHC engine, fully automatic CVT transmission, two-up seating, roomy storage under saddle. Easy and fun—just twist and go. $5,999 for whole package. (970) 964-4379 or ginnyornick@bresnan.net. Delivery from CO possible.

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Candy Apple Red clear coat. 25,500 mi. All new in 2005 from Hannigan factory. Ring of Fire, Baker Built air wings, Tulsa windshield, auxiliary switch box, Kuryakyn armrest and backrest, CB, spoiler, running boards w/ diamond plate floor cover, 2 covers, new front tire and brake pads. Trailer has spoiler and carpeting. Two Nolan, full-face helmets, one w/ headset; never worn. All for $31,500. (812) 342-6407 or (812) 350-5282. Pictures available. IN.

2006 GL1800. Gold. Exc. cond. 20,500 mi. (mostly highway). GL18PM6 (Premium Audio). One owner, garage kept, clear title. Over $3K in accessories, chrome, custom seat, etc. See pics at: http://rebok.smugmug.com/Motorcycles. $16,900. Travis. (703) 858-9340 trebok@com cast.net. PA.

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Cherry. 10K mi. 5 1/2-degree rake. Floorboards, heel/toe shifter, passenger armrest, Ring of Fire, 5gal. extra gas tank, trailer hitch. $27,500. Will consider another trike in trade. Pat. (330) 720-8330.

2008 Suzuki Boulevard 805cc touring bike. 18K mi.

Over $2K in extras. Saddlebags, windshield, luggage rack, extra large touring bag, and over 75 blue & purple neon lights! Exc. cond. $7,500. Hugh. (865) 687-4550 or (865) 924-2709. TN.

1997 Cycle-Mate cargo trailer. Black. Spare tire on tongue, extra spare cooler covered on tongue, tongue stand, carpeted, strobe light. $695 obo. Fred. (352) 751-5203 or villages@embarqmail.com. FL.

2008 Gold Wing. Pearl White. 12K mi. Loaded w/ chrome, custom-painted dash. Never down; garage kept; serviced every 3K mi. Orig. tires. $20,800.

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42,500 mi. Magenta w/ black. Passenger/highway boards, airbag suspension, matching trailer, chrome wheels, covers for both, matching helmets w/ J&M intercom, extras. Garaged. $17,000, nego. Bob. (914) 475-1416 or mhp47@optonline.net. NY. February 2010

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to sell some accessories (all are used unless otherwise indicated): $500 takes it all, obo. Willing to split shipping on bulky items: 1) Two J&M-equipped Arai Classic/C helmets w/ lower comm cable / Candy Red (XXL) / Yellow (MED) / rarely used / extra smoked face shield; 2) Men’s TourMaster Saber Jacket / LG 44 / liner / black w/ red & silver accents; 3) Men’s First Gear Mesh Tek 3.0 summer weight jacket / liner / silver / LG; 4) AIRHAWK inflatable seat cushion; 5) UltraGuard Gold Wing full M/C cover / Red & Gold; 6) ICON Mil Spec M/C outer vest / Orange; 7) Rally pack / large and small external strap down bags / water resistant / black / padded; 8) Clymer Gold Wing Service Manual (2001 - 2004) w/color wiring diagrams / practically new;

9) Show Chrome body panel rivet set; 10) Gold Wing driver’s drink holder / black; 11) Tulsa 27” windshield w/vent + w/s cover; 12) Chrome mirror back accents (set of 2). Jim. Email joshuafamily@comcast.net or call (719) 330-9304. CO. Muffler and seat for GL1000, $50 obo; GL1500 set of gold saddlebags w/ lights and side rails, $150 obo. Mel. (308) 762-8935.

Pair signal indicators for 2007 VTX 1800R (removed to add hard bags). $125, plus shipping. Art. (714) 761-4455 or bennettapa@aol.com. So Cal. 1985 & 1986 Gold Wing parts: Parting out both bikes – frames, motors, wheels, cowls, tour packs, floorboards, exhaust, chrome rear bumper w/ many lights! Jerry. (860) 659-2803.

GL1800 Cobra mufflers, “slash down” style. Like new, require no mods for installation. Retail $330; asking $200 obo. James. (540) 226-4618 or jmartindooley@gmail.com.

Gram and Gramps biking days are over, and we’re movin’ on to new adventures! 2007 Voyager Convertible w/ manual & video (Trike Kit B, for motorcycle), black, will fit GL1500 or less. Tires very good. Only 1K miles on unit. New one (w/ all expenses, inc. tax and devlivery) costs up to $5,200; sale price on this “like new” one is $3,800. Also, 2 m/c helmets w/ visor, Electro ELX-55 DOT, large, $25/ea.; 2 deluxe all-weather covers for fully dressed 1200-1800cc bike or trike. Rarely used. $55 ea. obo; Bike Master Rainsuit PVC 2-piece, black.

Never worn. $30 obo. (850) 878-3850. FL. Hard-to-find hard-sided luggage for Gold Wings ’78’83, might fit as far back as ’75. Key number is 524.

Rear luggage unit is the most worn; altogether, in very good cond. Outside hard plastic is black; inside metal is light blue. David. (913) 302-8471. AZ. M I S C E L L A N E O U S

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Gold Crown. $1,200. John. (386) 409-5560.

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

INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOWS GWRRA WILL ATTEND Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows®

GWRRA is pleased to announce we will once again have recruiting booths at the following International Motorcycle Shows: January 8-10, 2010. Carolina First Center, One Exposition Dr., Greenville, SC. January 22-24, 2010. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 W. 34th St., New York, NY. February 5-7, 2010. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® allows motorcycle riders to get an up-close look at more than 500 new model motorcycles along with the latest gear and accessories, new rider programs, demo rides, interactive entertainment and more. Discount tickets available for GWRRA Members. Register online at motorcycleshows.com and enter Promo Code: Gold.

REGION EVENTS MARCH 25-27, 2010. REGION H’s “March Madness” Rally. Join us in the East Texas City of Marshall as we kick off the rally season in Region H. Great riding in East Texas and lots of rally FUN. Rally site is the Marshall Civic Center, conveniently located near I-20 on Hwy 59. Plenty of nearby hotels and campsites. Thursday evening social, Charity Bike Wash, Downtown Poker Walk, Light Show at downtown historic square, Vendors inside & out. For additional information, please go to the Region H website at http://www.region-h.org/ or contact Harry Dollarhide at (405) 391-7661/(405) 694-5218.

MAY 27-30, 2010 (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND).

REGION F RALLY West Wing 2, "Winger Family Beach Party", in Costa Mesa, CA. Much more info to come. Host Hotel, The Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, offers rates of

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$89/night to GWRRA [visit www.hiltonorangecountycostamesa.com or call (714) 540-7000]. For more info or to register, visit www.gwrra-RegionF.org or contact Jeffrey or Denise Goldin at (602) 481-0894 or arizonagoldin@cox.net. *SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2010 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND).

REGION E’s “Back to the Fifties” Rally. Join the fun in Davenport, IA at the downtown Radisson hotel. For GWRRA Members, the room rate is $79 per night. Hotel Address is Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 East 2nd, Davenport, IA 52801. Phone number is (800) 395-7046; website is www.radisson.com/davenportia. Near many attractions! For more information, contact Clayton & Lynda Alcorn, Region E Directors, at (660) 827-3063, (660) 4730172, or b2momdad@charter.net or visit www.gwrra-regione.org. *SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2010. REGION A’s “All American Homecoming” at the NEW LOCATION of Lakepoint Resort Lodge & Convention Center (New, complete renovation), US 431 N., in Eufaula, AL. [Resort phone: (800) 544-5253] 3night minimum at the Lodge; Cabins and Lakeside Cottages available; Camping On-Site. Vendors, Seminars, BBQ, Pajama Party, Bike Parade, District Directors Challenge, Poker Run, Chapter Challenge, and so much more! For more info, call Region A Directors Bob & Nan Shrader at (352) 6683164 or Rally Coordinator Ed Porter at (727) 938-8190.

DISTRICT EVENTS FEBRUARY 12-14 2010. OHIO DISTRICT’s “Cabin Fever” held at the Crowne Plaza North in Columbus, OH. The theme this year is “Wild West”. Pre-registration only. For more information, contact John and Linda Frank at dd@ohiogwrra.org or (614) 409-9178. Event Flyer and registration available on our website at http://www.ohiogwrra.org/ *MARCH 11-13, 2010. FLORIDA DISTRICT presents “Believe in Magic” 2010 District Rally at the Radisson WorldGate Resort Hotel in Kissimmee, FL. It will be a magical weekend filled with FUN, FUN and more FUN in the heart of central Florida. For more information, go to http://fla.gwrra-regiona.org/index.html or contact the Rally Coordinator Cliff Hotchkiss at (407) 277-9207. *APRIL 8-10, 2010. LOUISIANA DISTRICT’s “Mardi Gras Madness” Rally in the Heart of Cajun Country in Lafayette, LA at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center [(800) 942-4868; $75/night special room rate for res code “GWRRA”]. Prizes, money, and FUN! Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler! – Let the Good Times Roll! Game show prizes, live Cajun band, Light Parade, Couple of the Year Selection, Mardi Gras Ball and costume contest, and more! For more info and to register, contact Brent & Roxie Comeaux at (337) 993-8440 or visit www.gwrrala.org. *APRIL 16-18, 2010. ARKANSAS DISTRICT’s Annual Rider Education Weekend at the UA Community College in Morrilton, AR. Training offered on many different Rider Education seminars (like Mature Rider, Motorcycle Crash Scene Response, Team Riding, and more). Plus MSF/ERC Refresher Course, Trike course, 1-up/2-up, and many more.

What about CPR/FA? Are you current? If not, come see us and take the class. How about an LTD class? We will be offering many things for you, starting Friday evening and all the way through Sunday. For details and registration forms, visit http://argwrra.org/ or contact Jim or Bonita Goodman. AR District Educators at educator@argwrra.org or (501) 7438901.

APRIL 22-24, 2010. TENNESSE DISTRICT RALLY, “Spring Fling”, in Pigeon Forge, TN. Join us for “Old Time Rock & Roll” as we go back to the ’50s at the Grand Majestic Theatre. Full registration for the rally includes one ticket to professional ’50s Variety Show on Friday night. Lots of vendors, Rider Ed/LTD/MEC seminars, District Couple of the Year Selection, Sock Hop, Bike/Light Shows, and so much more!

Visit www.tngwrra.org for registration and lodging informa-

tion. Need more info? Contact Ken or Julie Zahn at (865) 774-7740 or email mrszahn@yahoo.com.

APRIL 28 - MAY 1, 2010. SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT RALLY presents “Doin’ Charleston Southern Style” in Charleston, SC. Rally site is at the Wingate Hotel, Exit 205B on I-26 at Hwy 78. Come dressed in your Roarin’ ’20s or Southern Lady/Gentleman outfits. For more information, go to our website at www.gwrrasc.com or contact Charles Coleman at (864) 834-5170.

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

CHAPTER EVENTS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2010. NZ-A’s "Muster Down Under" three-week tour of both Islands of New Zealand, organized and guided by Members of NZ-A. Includes accommodations, meals, and some attractions. Contact Ron Meiklen at vault@clear.net.nz. *FEBRUARY 25TH - MARCH 7TH, 2010. “Gold Wing Getaway Vendor Show”, presented by Chapter FL1-H at the New Smyrna Beach Airport, U.S. 1, New Smyrna Beach, FL. Pinstriping, airbrush artists, leathers, tires, accessories, food, and more. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! For information, call (386) 427-5169 or visit www.fl1-h.org. *MARCH 2, 2010. FL1-G’s “Tour the Real Florida”.

Coming down to Daytona for Bike Week 2010? Give Garland Dennis (CD for FL1-G) or David Hiers (Tour Coordinator) a call. We’re planning a tour that only the locals usually get to see! You think Florida is only about straight and boring roads? Well, give us a call! Dinner, supper, and a T-Shirt are provided with the cost of the tour. Prices are $45 for Single Rider and $65 for two-up. Space limited, so hurry.

For information and to register, call Garland at (321) 3636337 or David at (386) 775-2003 or email FL1GCD@yahoo.com. *MARCH 7, 2010. AZ-G’s annual “Ride the Horns” fundraiser charity event. Will consist of a ride through scenic Southern Arizona, vendors, and fun barbeque at the Longhorn Grill in Amado, Arizona. ALL bikes are welcome!

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.gwrrazgeckos.org/page40.html or contact Carl Welch, CD, at (520) 548-0223 or CD1_AZG@att.net. *MARCH 20, 2010. TX-X2’s 11th Annual Birthday Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bear Creek Park Pavilion in Houston, Texas. Games, great food, and lots of camaraderie among GWRRA friends. For more information, email David & Gail Nunez at Chapterdirector@txx2.com MARCH 26-28, 2010. CA-1R’s12th annual “Rally in the Valley” in Primm, NV. For information, call Tom Lorenz at (714) 801-8664 or Cathy Diaz at (949) 551-4896. For flyer information and accommodations, please visit our website at www.gwrra-ca1r.org.

APRIL 9-10, 2010. TX-O’s 23rd Annual Bluebonnet Rally and Campout at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg, TX (830) 997-4202 [http://fbgtx.org/].

Come tour the beautiful Texas Hill Country during peak wildflower season. Camp with us Friday and Saturday in reserved rally spots [1-30]. If camping, mention you are with Chapter O when paying camping fee at gate. If not camping, admission to the park is free. Rally starts Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and includes a Fun Run, catered lunch, off-bike games, vendors, a HUGE silent auction, and lots of FUN! The rally is located in the enclosed Pioneer Pavilion, so come rain or shine! Closing ceremonies begin at 2:00 p.m. Contact: Kathy or Randy Reese at (512) 251-2017 or (512) 848-3144 or email director@goldwingaustin.org. See chapter website for details and flyer at http://www.goldwingaustin.org/.

APRIL 24, 2010. TX-O2’s Heart of Texas Wings Rally (and duck race). Riverside Park, Brownwood, Texas.

Contact: Bob and Toby Davis bobandtoby@aol.com or 325698-6941.

MAY 28-31, 2010. WA-L’s Annual Desert Spring Fling at The Benton County Fairgrounds, in Kennewick, WA. Hotels are available or Camp on the fairgrounds. Details on Website: www.gwrra-wa-l.org; or contact M.R. Messinger ● (509) 582-4560. E-Mail: mr1vette@charter.net.

Wing World

A S S O C I A T I O N

L E A D E R

Membership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries.

COUNTRIES ANDORRA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BAHAMAS BERMUDA BELGIUM

BRAZIL BRUNEI CANADA CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK ENGLAND FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUAM HONG KONG

ICELAND INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KOREA

L I S T I N G Denotes senior officer

REPRESENTED: KUWAIT LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MEXICO NEW ZEALAND NORWAY PAKISTAN

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

SLOVAKIA SPAIN ST VINCENT SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THE NETHERLANDS

TURKEY WALES WEST INDIES

DIRECTORS: MELISSA EASON ............EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ..........................21423 N. 11TH AVE ...............................PHOENIX ......................AZ...................85027 ..........................623-581-2500 JIM HUTCHENS...............CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2457 PLEASANT VIEW RD .......................PLEASANT VIEW............TN...................37146 ..........................615-746-2147 RON HODGSON............CANADIAN.........................................48 ILLINGWORTH CLOSE ........................RED DEER ......................AB..................T4R 0B4 .........................403-309-5001 ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA ...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535 MIKE STIGER...................RIDER EDUCATION...............................4552 LEEWARD DR .................................PLEASANT LAKE.............MI ...................49272 ..........................517-769-4824 DAVID ORR .....................LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................2127 ASHLEY GLEN WAY .......................FORT MILL .....................SC...................29707 ..........................704-560-5446 PETER RUSSELL ................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525

REGIONAL

DIRECTORS:

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

PETER RUSSELL .............................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..........34 WEST PARK...............................LONDON .........................ENG....................SE9 4RH ............02088570525

C A N A D A PHIL CRAVEN ...............................GREAT NORTHWEST (J) ........................BOX 1343 AINSWORTH.................HOT SPRING.....................BC......................V0G 1A0 ............250-353-7108 BOB PINET...................................CENTRAL CANADA (K) .........................1315 SHERWOOD CT. ...................BURLINGTON....................ON .....................L7M1C8 .............905-336-6166 MIKE DEVINE ...............................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L)......................RR #1 67 CAMPBELL RD.................DEBERT .............................NS .....................B0M 1G0 ............902-662-4082

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HARVEST MOBILE HUNTSVILLE ANNISTON ANDERSON

FOSNIGHT JR, R LONG, W GRISWOLD, J LACKEY, R GRISHAM, R

February 2010

256-721-9151 251-649-0003 256-722-9128 256-831-1707 236-247-6434

C H A P T E R AL-F AL-G AL-H AL-I AL-J AL-K AL-L

MONTGOMERY SAMSON ATHENS DECATUR TUSCALOOSA FLORENCE THOMASVILLE

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OPELIKA GADSDEN DEATSVILLE RUSSELLVILLE MCCALLA DOTHAN MOBILE COUNTY

L O C A T I O N S HARRISON, C★ WHITE, B WESENBERG, T SWINDLE, M TEASLEY, F HALL, S MCINNIS, M

334-291-3234 256-442-3625 334-264-0685 256-331-2735 205-424-4717 334-671-3667 251-605-4089

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ALABASTER BIRMINGHAM PRATTVILLE

SMITH, W BARDEN, B TAYLOR, V

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EAGLE RIVER ANCHORAGE FAIRBANKS WASILLA SOLDOTNA

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TUCSON TUCSON LAKE HAVASU CTY MESA SIERRA VISTA BULLHEAD CITY GREEN VALLEY FLAGSTAFF TUCSON PHOENIX SCOTTSDALE PRESCOTT

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ALASKA NORWOOD, S HEATHERLY, K DE HAVEN, P PETITO, J BIBLE, D

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ARIZONA WOO, G JERNIGAN, D CALLAWAY, J BRINTON, D BROWN, D BAUDOIN, R WELCH, C GALES, T BOTTKA-SMITH, E RANTA, K SHIELDS, R SPENARD, E

520-400-9897 520-663-0377 928-855-8981 480-786-0365 520-366-5801 928-757-0781 520-548-0223 928-774-7361 520-390-5059 623-853-0394 480-391-7018 928-541-9031

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BEEBE NORTH LITTLE ROCK FAYETTEVILLE CABOT JONESBORO HOT SPRINGS WARREN BATESVILLE STUTTGART RUSSELLVILLE CONWAY MOUNTAIN HOME VAN BUREN TEXARKANA BLYTHEVILLE CLARKSVILLE

DEPRIEST, C BLEES, D REDINGER, D FULBRIGHT, L SANDERS, K SCOTT, D SAVAGE, D PROVENCE, D MORRIS, W HOLMES, K REED, S WILLIAMS, M NIXON, J GILLINGHAM, R GLASSCOCK, J DUKE, C

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SUISUN CITY LANCASTER RANCHO MIRAGE PARAMOUNT UPLAND SAN DIEGO COVINA BURBANK ATASCADERO SAN BERNADINO OCEANSIDE BUENA PARK IRVINE VENTURA VICTORVILLE LOMPOC TEMECULA TULARE PITTSBURG FAIRFIELD ANGELS CAMP DUBLIN SALINAS SAN JOSE CLOVIS SACRAMENTO

JOHNSON, W TIEDE, E JARED, S MCSHANE, T TRASCHLER, K CARROLL, E NUNNALLY, D GILMAN, J HERRERA, K TEGEL, L ANDREWS, G LAWRENCE, R LORENZ, T JOLITZ, J BAKER, J SASAKI, P PUTERBAUGH, V RHOTEN, S RILEY, D ODELL, N BURKE, M JARUMAY, A PENNONI, J NEITRO, B CLYBORNE, R BROOKS, R

D/D CO-A CO-B CO-C CO-E CO-G CO-I CO-J CO-L CO-N CO-Q

LITTLETON LITTLETON GRAND JUNCTION CANON CITY ARVADA FORT COLLINS COLORADO SPGS AURORA LAKEWOOD PUEBLO MONTROSE

707-429-2920 661-992-1800 760-989-7138 562-920-6564 909-559-0191 858-695-8445 909-592-1476 818-362-8925 805-543-5456 951-443-2891 760-741-8230 562-430-8244 714-968-4393 805-216-6661 760-949-2186 805-735-4641 951-453-6000 559-542-0103 925-685-2111 707-643-4279 209-536-1318 510-659-8239 831-444-0856 408-934-0408 559-635-0325 916-391-8951

COLORADO RANDOLPH, S MANNING, C HARRIS, S BROWN, L MCCORKLE, R HALLAM, R HARDER, T HOWLAND, G ANDREWS, D ROSE, M HOPPNER, N

720-963-9434 303-932-9517 970-243-3325 719-372-6498 303-650-1473 970-493-5536 719-481-9044 303-337-2740 303-910-7301 719-485-3536 970-964-4379

CONNECTICUT D/D CT-B CT-E CT-Q CT-W

STAFFORD SPRINGS HAHN, L MANCHESTER MCQUEENEY, S FAIRFIELD FRIEND, S PUTNAM OLSON, M WATERBURY COGSWELL, C

D/D DE-A DE-B

WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE SEAFORD

D/D FL-1A FL-1A2 FL-1B FL-1D FL-1D2 FL-1E2 FL-1F FL-1F2 FL-1G FL-1H FL-1H2 FL-1J FL-1K FL-1K2 FL-1L FL-1L2

LAKELAND TAMPA TALLAHASSEE BRANDON PENSACOLA NEW PORT RICHEY FORT WALTON BCH TITUSVILLE OCALA DELTONA DAYTONA ORLANDO JACKSONVILLE PALM COAST ST PETERSBURG PANAMA CITY WESLEY CHAPEL

860-684-7402 860-688-0416 203-264-4180 860-923-9966 203-925-1824

DELAWARE GILLARD, B CHAPPELL, T INGRAM JR, K

302-995-6544 302-836-0633 410-208-4803

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BERRY, W MARION, B STEPHENS, C VAN DAME, N POPPELL, T HECKLER, R BLAIR, F TAYLOR, E ELDRED, A DENNIS, G WELLS, G RAESLY, D GRESHAM, E BOWMAN, W JOHNSON, J PIPPIN, D BUCK, R

863-860-4484 813-299-6433 850-539-5084 813-684-1200 850-377-7977 727-819-1113 850-515-2859 321-631-2422 352-377-6385 407-732-4086 386-427-5169 407-568-6664 904-641-7611 904-829-8062 727-525-8020 850-785-9736 813-943-5231

FL-1M FL-1O FL-1Q FL-1R FL-1S FL-1T FL-1V FL-1W FL-1X FL-1Y FL-2A FL-2B2 FL-2C2 FL-2D FL-2E FL-2F FL-2G FL-2H FL-2L FL-2N FL-2O FL-2R FL-2W FL-2Z

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DACULA MCDONOUGH DUBLIN MARIETTA DOUGLASVILLE HINESVILLE GAINESVILLE DALTON THOMASTON SAVANNAH AUGUSTA COLUMBUS ROSWELL ALBANY STATESBORO MADISON CARROLLTON HIAWASSEE KINGSLAND ROME MOULTRIE TIFTON FAYETTEVILLE WARNER ROBINS JASPER WINDER ATHENS SNELLVILLE HAWKINSVILLE WOODSTOCK MACON NEWNAN

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JACKSON, R DAVIS, W PRIDEAUX JR, D SCHLIMME, B NORTHROP, R HARRIS, R HOWELL, D BENSON III, J BIRD, G OLDHAM, S GARSON, J SWENSON, D WOODBURY, R MERCER, C LANDSNAES, G IRGENS, D VOIGHT, D CARLTON, W★ PRINCE, R KUSTERMANN, J LONG, K FELDMAN, R KINSEY, E SEADORF, T

727-433-0549 850-892-0318 850-995-5010 352-465-1228 813-714-1669 352-726-6128 904-745-6414 407-617-6853 904-215-7316 352-375-8781 561-439-5541 941-365-8791 239-390-1953 321-951-1054 305-232-2882 941-639-6886 239-707-4667 863-773-3648 863-602-1964 321-635-2006 772-216-3768 954-830-7044 863-644-1109 561-433-8813

GEORGIA LOZANO, C MCCROSKEY, B HOHMAN, C O’FLYNN, D THAYER, W URBAN, L KOZLOWSKI, P PARSONS, M FORD, J BRIDGES, R CATES, L MILLER, A SEIBOLD, P VERNER, J GAY, C SMITH, B ROBINSON, T GOTTLIEB, J LOY, G NEWBY, D MCCALL JR, G★ TILLMAN, T HEADLEY, M RICIGLIANO, F BANKS, J THRASHER, K VAUGHN, R NOY, A★ SWAIN, C MOON, S ZIMMER, J★ ROBERTS, R

770-932-4007 770-954-1924 478-275-4972 770-693-1760 770-537-6476 912-876-5632 770-530-0161 706-226-1542 706-647-7505 912-823-2743 706-860-9238 706-610-8669 770-205-0150 229-883-5598 912-852-9035 706-342-0125 770-258-5864 706-896-7403 912-729-4250 706-295-1714 229-985-2412 229-769-3197 770-960-8746 478-953-3886 770-893-4248 706-310-1041 706-354-0890 678-438-3929 478-892-2564 770-516-9655 478-474-8821 770-251-2460

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POST FALLS POCATELLO LEWISTON BOISE IDAHO FALLS TWIN FALLS COEUR D’ ALENE

D/D IL-A IL-A2 IL-B IL-C IL-C2 IL-D IL-D2 IL-DK IL-E IL-F IL-G IL-G2 IL-H2 IL-I IL-L IL-M IL-N IL-O IL-P IL-P2 IL-PI IL-Q IL-R IL-S IL-T IL-U IL-V IL-W IL-Y IL-Z IL-Z2

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WEBER, D ORAM, W ZELLER, J WEBER, D HAMMOND, T HIGDEM, D BOLSTAD, T

208-660-7836 208-237-7304 208-413-0375 208-660-7836 208-529-5477 208-734-1364 208-683-6059

IN-E2 IN-F IN-G IN-G2 IN-H IN-H2 IN-J IN-K IN-L IN-L2 IN-M IN-M2 IN-N IN-N2 IN-O IN-O2 IN-P IN-P2 IN-Q2 IN-R IN-R2 IN-S2 IN-T IN-T2 IN-U IN-U2 IN-V IN-W IN-Z

MITCHELL WARSAW FORT WAYNE MILAN GOSHEN NEW CASTLE KOKOMO LAFAYETTE LIBERTY GREENWOOD WASHINGTON COLUMBIA CITY SOUTH BEND SALEM EVANSVILLE ELKHART NOBLESVILLE CROWN POINT PORTAGE INDIANAPOLIS RENSSELAER SOUTH BEND UNION CITY HUNTINGTON ANGOLA LAPORTE GARY COLUMBUS BLOOMINGTON

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BURLINGTON DES MOINES CHEROKEE MASON CITY BURLINGTON CEDAR RAPIDS OTTUMWA WATERLOO DAVENPORT SHENANDOAH SHELDON

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LYNDON WICHITA GARDNER TOPEKA INDEPENDENCE EL DORADO WICHITA ARKANSAS CITY EMPORIA

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313-605-3115 810-678-2858 734-753-9317 231-843-2118 269-342-9249 810-227-3271 269-382-2499 517-725-7362 586-598-3912 810-265-3605 616-662-1399 616-754-0615 734-425-2385 313-565-7665 269-964-6365 989-354-3236 734-476-1085 989-435-4753 810-735-7126 231-796-3716 517-655-4973 269-945-2565 906-387-3019 906-341-6245 231-773-7670 989-786-2817 616-786-4918 248-689-4299 231-824-9638 906-632-6644 989-864-3504 517-652-1289 616-522-0274 269-756-5721 313-537-1824 517-563-2557 989-305-1537 989-224-6259 517-352-7241 989-842-3446 989-693-6938 517-263-3510 734-421-8250 269-435-8500 989-539-3550 231-537-4752

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PLAINVIEW COLUMBUS PLAINVIEW OMAHA GRAND ISLAND CORTLAND

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BOONE GREENSBORO LEXINGTON GOLDSBORO WINSTON-SALEM CHARLOTTE SMITHFIELD GREENVILLE NEW BERN CARY ELIZABETH CITY JACKSONVILLE GARNER HIGH POINT WAYNESVILLE DURHAM ASHEVILLE BOONE FAYETTEVILLE GASTONIA MOORESVILLE SALISBURY HENDERSONVILLE BURLINGTON HICKORY FOREST CITY WILMINGTON DUNN/BENSON THOMASVILLE LENOIR SANFORD ALBEMARLE LUMBERTON LAURINBURG STATESVILLE EDEN JEFFERSON WAKE FOREST MOUNT AIRY MORGANTON MONROE ROCKY MOUNT

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

HANOVER BISMARCK FARGO MINOT MOTT

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GROVEPORT FINDLAY MARIETTA MANSFIELD BELLEFONTAINE OBETZ MAUMEE GALLIPOLIS STRONGSVILLE CHARDON

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MARYSVILLE CINCINNATI POMEROY FAIRBORN AMHERST LANCASTER MANTUA GARFIELD HTS PROCTORVILLE ORRVILLE WARREN DAYTON BELLEVUE CINCINNATI NEW PHILADELPHIA AUSTINTOWN DEFIANCE LIMA SABINA NEWARK MEDINA CHILLICOTHE CIRCLEVILLE FREMONT SPRINGFIELD KENT TROTWOOD CELINA HILLIARD ASHLAND WINTERSVILLE MARION BOWLING GREEN ATHENS MONROE FREDERICKTOWN ZANESVILLE PAINESVILLE DELAWARE

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

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D/D RI-A RI-B

LINCOLN MIDDLETOWN WARWICK

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

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

SOUTH CAROLINA COLEMAN, C HIGGINS, J PETRUSH, J BYTHEWOOD, R SUTTON JR, J MCILROY, T COLLINS, G WILSON, J HARPSTER, R CAPMAN, D WEST, D BAILEY, J CARNES, P COLLYER, R STEWART, D MCLAIN, J GORDON, W SUTHERLAND, J DOWD, R MARAS, C FRANKUM, W

864-834-5170 864-222-8882 843-319-3228 843-525-1640 803-223-3230 864-244-8802 864-269-2390 843-478-4474 803-684-6402 864-718-0746 843-650-1979 864-591-4260 803-283-9615 864-443-2581 864-488-0930 843-623-6298 803-939-4862 803-266-5189 803-364-2104 864-236-5790 864-985-0080

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NICHOLS, D

D/D SD-A

PLAINVIEW SIOUX FALLS

BROZEK, L DECOSSE, E

402-582-4726 605-582-3575

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

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

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

WASHINGTON

803-499-4466

SOUTH DAKOTA

865-774-7740 615-889-2147 865-977-9096 423-907-9712 423-245-8484 931-484-1409 615-535-1316 731-627-6275 423-581-2252 931-454-0884 865-397-6193 931-270-8082 615-446-1942 615-369-1352 865-376-6403 731-479-8327 423-775-0601 615-384-3722 931-358-4687 931-695-5040 615-325-8909 865-687-2986 931-403-5551 423-305-0363 901-494-9053 615-895-3313 615-504-3068

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

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

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

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

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

POCA HEDGESVILLE CLARKSBURG HUNTINGTON WHEELING KEYSER SUMMERSVILLE CHARLESTON MORGANTOWN PARKERSBURG ELKINS

WEST JORDAN ST GEORGE PRICE LAYTON LOGAN WEST JORDAN

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

817-293-4667 806-353-3722 915-755-2401 214-934-9898 281-471-0150 936-890-0778 940-696-3241 281-259-4438 972-736-6140 210-520-3061 903-856-5153 409-790-4097 979-773-4077 830-796-7797 979-849-3147 936-564-2971 817-994-9964 281-709-3904 713-305-0225 512-251-2017 325-698-6941 817-249-3498 817-721-1014 281-557-7572 254-554-4123 361-571-2909 214-274-3709 956-572-3451 361-652-3788 281-391-1488 972-723-5582 361-241-5086 281-213-3223 432-362-2878 903-593-2220 713-473-5693 972-596-4047

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

VERMONT D/D VT-A

RUTLAND RUTLAND

EVANS, N COYNE, J

802-773-9197 802-672-1992

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

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HASIAK, P O’CONNOR, M DOBBINS JR, A SMITH, J HOOPER, C COMBS, G TINCHER, G HARVEY, R MACDONALD, L MORGAN, W WHITWORTH, W TENGOWSKI, M CLARK, R DICKSON III, J CARR, R PENDLETON, S WARREN, W TAYLOR SR, F HARMON III, J LAND, E AYERS, T RODGERS, B

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

304-755-9603 301-791-8176 304-782-1528 304-523-2868 304-280-1667 304-623-6711 304-872-5954 304-372-8933 304-329-3833 304-273-0195 304-636-4718

WISCONSIN

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

ONTARIO 425-489-9786 425-572-0617 360-275-0461 425-337-5806 360-249-3463 360-794-0805 253-970-5348 360-332-4765 360-923-9750 509-546-0846 509-697-4415 509-924-3698 360-876-6737 360-636-0519 253-770-4927 509-382-3187 206-431-0961 360-254-2343 206-915-8107 360-273-0992

WEST VIRGINIA

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

SPENCER, B GRUBBS, S WHITE, M OLAFSON, T GRANAHAN, E SMITH, J DUNCAN, J RENSKERS, C DESKIN, D PIPER, A HAFSOS, R DUFNER, L SMITH, K PORTER, C CALDARA III, C MAPLETHORPE JR, J DUNN, E HALL, D WEIKART, D VALENTINE, J

703-590-5712 703-378-3873 757-426-6110 757-898-0735 804-513-3321 540-840-0394 571-934-7067 276-944-3483 703-368-5093 434-836-2920 540-586-0984 757-986-2847 276-632-7215 757-872-0690 540-967-0607 540-862-7124 540-377-6282 804-266-2915 540-890-4899 804-520-9170 540-380-3155 703-729-0829

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

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

HULTINE, M 920-261-7101 PUCKETT, K 815-389-2115 HEMPE, J 920-753-2185 RICE, D 608-254-8209 SHARP, G 920-210-9153 YOUNG, T 262-633-8415 BALLMANN, T 920-452-4779 HANSON, B 608-244-8958 FRIES, R 608-732-7299 GULSETH, R 920-553-8862 FREEMAN, D 715-325-6477 HALLETT, I 920-432-6627 ANDERSON, D 262-574-0490 KORISH SR, T 608-781-6133 FLECHNER - HARING, M 715-453-8718 TEPE, W 715-845-2420 WALK, D 715-632-2269 GIGSTEAD, D 920-739-7060 JOHNSTED, A 715-833-3992

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

CASPER GILLETTE CHEYENNE ROCK SPRINGS CASPER SHERIDAN CODY

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

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

D/D

FREELTON

CORNER, D

ON-A

CHATHAM

NELLIGAN, D

519-692-3514

ON-B

OTTAWA

KOLODIJ, R

613-552-2277

ON-C

DRAYTON

LINGARD, D

519-271-9939

ON-D

WHITBY/DURHAM

PALLESKE, W

905-985-9064

ON-E

KITCHENER

ROBERTS, S

519-742-0325

ON-F

ORLEANS

LEGER, C

613-837-4864

ON-G

NIAGARA REGION

ROBINS, T

905-788-9809

ON-H

SAULT STE MARIE

HAY, D

705-248-3332

ON-K

KINGSTON

BRINKLOW, T

613-771-9874

ON-M

HAMILTON/HALTON

POPOVIC, A

905-821-6905

ON-N

NORTH BAY

VERHULST, C

705-752-5724

ON-O

OWEN SOUND

FERGUSON, D

519-371-0498

ON-Q

QUINTE

HALLER, P

613-966-1805

ON-S

LONDON

MALCOLM, S

519-773-3170

ON-T

TIMMINS

LASCELLE, N

WINDSOR

CHILCOTT, N

519-979-7283

MUSKOKA

DYER, R

705-645-0004

ON-Y

MISSISSAUGA

DILLMAN, J

905-828-1804

D/D

CHARLOTTETOWN

PINEAU, S

PE-A

MONTAGUE

MACAUSLAND, M

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

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

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

VANCOUVER VANCOUVER CHILLIWACK SURREY KAMLOOPS KELOWNA PRINCE GEORGE VICTORIA

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

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

MANITOBA MB-A

WINNIPEG

ZILKOWSKY, B

D/D

VAUDREUIL-DORION AVOINE, D

QC-D

ST HUBERT

GRIGNON, R

450-676-0065

QC-G

DRUMMONDVILLE

DIONNE, R

819-394-3330

PENNFIELD MONCTON MIRAMICHI PENNFIELD

STEWART, T GAUDET, S HOEKMAN, J★ MITCHELL, E

506-755-6606 506-533-3194 506-622-3373 506-529-3316

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

SHOAL HARBOUR SAINT JOHN’S CARBONEAR CLARENVILLE

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

LONDONDERRY HALIFAX NEW MINAS TRURO

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

LALONDE, A

QC-M

SHAWINIGAN

VAUDREUIL/DORION D’ARCY, M

D/D

REGINA

819-538-6973

BILETSKI, G

SK-D

SASKATOON

HARYETT, D

306-249-1972

SK-E

SWIFT CURRENT

LIEN, R

306-587-2681

D/D

WHITEHORSE

SCHWERTNER, F

YT-A

WHITEHORSE

WHITTAKER, L

450-217-0722

SASKATCHEWAN 306-546-3876

YUKON TERRITORY 867-667-6505 867-633-5122

DENMARK D/D

VIBY J

WINTHER, P

DK-A

ATTERUP

RAUN, J

00-45-54712797

DK-B

JYLLAND

OLSEN, C

0045-2579 5948

D/D

NORTHFLEET

00-45-4057-1050

D/D

SAULHEIM

ENGLAND DONOGHUE, P

01474-361-748

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

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

PETRI, J

49-06732-7669

ICELAND D/D

KEFLAVIK

GILBERT, H

IS-A

KEFLAVIK

EIRIKSSON, O

IR-A

JAKARTA

354-893-3793 354-899-8007

INDONESIA HAINIM, J

62-21-7262502

ISRAEL ISR-A

TEL-AVIV

SANDEROVICH, D

972-542-300-311

NEW ZEALAND NZ-A

CHRISTCHURCH

NO-A

HAUGESUND

SCOTT, B

00-64-3-3833589

FRIESTAD, T

00-47-52831025

NO-B

SOUTH EAST NORWAY ROKSTAD, I

00-47-63856181

NO-C

TRONDHEIM

OFSTAD, T

0047-92093728

NO-E

INDERCEY

SAMDAL, M

00-47-74155237

D/D

ANCON PANAMA

NORWAY

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

450-424-6405

QC-Q

204-895-1512

NEW BRUNSWICK D/D NB-A NB-M NB-S

902-436-8592

QUEBEC

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

902-676-2782

GERMANY

ALBERTA ARDROSSAN CALGARY EDMONTON INNISFAIL BARRHEAD LETHBRIDGE

705-268-4968

ON-W ON-X

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

905-659-4424

PANAMA SANCHEZ, A

0-507-232-6640 ●

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H A L L

O F

F A M E

(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.)

Allen, Donald.....................................................................Fairfield, CA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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M E M O R I A M

Pablo Alonzo GWRRA #72016 Tucson, AZ

Darrell Fouts GWRRA #161644 Littleton, CO

Bennie Selmon GWRRA #116698 Tyler, TX

Robert Bohm GWRRA #263922 Edelstein, IL

Frederick Haskell GWRRA #150039 Lancaster, TX

Paul Sheehan GWRRA #158270 Warrenton, VA

MC Boyce GWRRA #244081-01 Hertford, NC

Kenneth Krider GWRRA #77502 Peoria, AZ

Richard Simone GWRRA #137413 Akron, OH

Lawrence Bullock GWRRA #94324 Stedman, NC

Lonnie Pufahl GWRRA #33903 Mayfield, KY

Alan Willoughby GWRRA #81254 East Greenwich, RI

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Women’s Short Sleeve Bling Tee

ST JUN I !

This Month’s GWRRA “Exclusive” Member Specials are Found on Page 62 !

BRAND NEW GWRRA WOMEN'S BLING TEE.

GWRRA Charms

Black short sleeve GWRRA Bling Tee with stylish rhinestone embellishment that reads GWRRA

4082000 GWRRA Logo Charm (bottom)...$5.00

100% Cotton SMALL-XL Available

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

3091000–SMALL-XL ....................$25.00 SORRY! 2XL SOLD OUT!

EZ Air Gauge

GWRRA RideHide

NOW O!N SALE GWRRA Bracelet Silver braclet displaying GWRRA's full color logo and motto "Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge"

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White RideHide

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

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

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

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

3081006 - Small ......$25.00

3081001 - Medium ...$25.00

3081007 - Medium ..$25.00

3081002 - Large .......$25.00

3081008 - Large......$25.00

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

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

Was $20.00

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

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

NOW each $7.00

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

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

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

Permits viewing pressure while inflating. Bleed valve permits fine pressure adjustment. Brass fittings ensure a tight seal and long service life.

4011001 $19.95 NOTE: The GL1800 does not have an on-board comressor. The EZ Air Gauge will work on the GL1800 tires, but requires access to a compressed air source.

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

4011000 $12.95

EZ Air Combo

Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!

4011002 $29.95

Wing World

Order of Legions Patch

Black Drawstring Cinch Pack

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

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

ON NOWALE! S

GWRRA logo on the front. Open main compartment includes shoulder straps, which also cinch the bag shut.

Creates easy access to large storage compartment. Straps can be used for over the shoulder or backpack carry.

Made of 210d Nylon fabric.

4081000 Was $10.00 NOW $5.00

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

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

O R D E R

F O R M

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

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

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

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❏ VISA

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

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

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

Rider Education DVDs All 4 Rider Education Videos are now available on DVD. Buy the entire set and save.

Available are the Co-Rider, Touring/Braking, Trailer and our best selling Slow Speed Cycling Seminar

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

❏ American Express

GWRRA Earrings

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

4083003 - MEN'S BUCKLE .................$25.00 3-1/2" wide men's buckle, Antique silver finish, polished raised surfaces.

4083004 - WOMEN'S BUCKLE ...........$25.00 2-3/4" wide women's buckle, Antique silver finish, polished raised surfaces.

4083005 - BUCKLE COMBO (1 Men's and 1 Women's buckle) SAVE $10.00........$40.00

$5.00 each pair

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

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2008 GL1800 This is a photo of me (Seth Kanter, GWRRA #301971, of Goodyear, Arizona) at Granite Dells, Prescott, Arizona taken by my Co-Rider and wife of 33 years, Patti. In the years BC (before children), we rode a lot of other Hondas, like a CB360 and a 400, a Silverwing 500, and a Magna 750. But our oldest is now in the USAF, and our 19-year-old twins are in college. So last year, the wife was lamenting about how much fun we used to have back when… Her only condition on getting another bike was that she wanted to be comfortable. Now we already have almost 15,000 miles on our Wing and have found we can even carry two cases of wine back from a weekend in Arizona wine country in Elgin. We recently joined AZ-R!

1985 GL1200 Interstate My Best Friend—my Daddy! For his 65th birthday, we (including me, Dee VanRuskenveld, GWRRA #269965, of Edmonton, AB, Canada) gave him registration to a beginners motorcycle course and a 1982 Silverwing GL500. Mom was not happy. Two years later, he updated to this 1985 GL1200 Interstate and rode for 10 years (including a 3,500-mile trip with his two grandsons, ages 16 and 18, seen here), my hubby, me (seen here), and two other couples, to Las Vegas! He retired from riding this year at 76 years old. I love you, Dad!

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1994 GL1500 We are Jerry and Debbie Long (GWRRA, #190386, of Laurel, Mississippi), and we are seen here at the Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on our 1994 GL1500. The bike has 162,000 miles on it, and it’s still going strong.

The trailer has about 20,000 miles on it. We get laughed at a lot while riding down the road, but we love to ride so much that we only take trips on the bike!

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1993 Candy Red Aspencade My wife and I (Susan and Steve Thursby, GWRRA #215354, of Vancouver, Washington) just moved back to the Northwest after living in Atlanta for three years. The first nice day we were back, we took our 1993 Candy Red Aspencade up the back roads to the southwestern side of Mount St. Helens. This area is called Lava Canyon because of the lava flow back from when the mountain blew off its top. It was a pretty November day, and the mountain was just starting to get snow on the top of it.

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2006 GL1800 This photo of my (David Zolowicz, GWRRA #255919, of Colorado Springs, Colorado) 2006 GL1800 NAVI/Comfort “Big Red” was taken atop the road to the sky—Mt. Evans in Colorado. You start off in Idaho Springs at an elevation of 8,700 feet and climb to the 14,240-foot summit, aka the highest paved road in North America. There are switchbacks, craters in the road that will make you think you landed on the moon, mountain goats, and big horned sheep at the top. And, there is also a bit of a view. One can see forever!

1980 GL1100 Interstate Looking at the cover of the October 2009 Wing World issue (with a GL1200A on the cover) recently, I (David Bethune, GWRRA #285162, of Bedford, NS, Canada) thought Why not send in a photo of my 1980 Interstate?

My Wing is Royal Purple in color and has 105 kms on the clock!

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CUPID

By Deb Sterling • Co-Rider Educator • VA Chapter I

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here once was a Gold Winger named Cupid, Whose Co-Rider held on real tight; Although she said he was stupid, For riding deep into the night.

As for me, I’ll get off at the next stop, And call for another way home.

You can just find another Co-Rider; This one’s 9 lives are gone.”

Three hotels they passed in a rainstorm, And an overpass rode right on through.

It was only when stopped by an oil slick, Did the Co-Rider’s comments ring true…

“Wake up Harry!” she’s yelling, “You’re dreaming and pulling your hair.”

Harry sat up and was sweating…

“You’re having an awful nightmare!”

“I asked you to stop back in Memphis; I asked you to stop for some rest.

I really don’t like this rebelling; Is this some kind of juvenile test?

I think that a voice from the heavens, Was sending Morse code to my brain.

That ride we were taking this morning, Just got cancelled, due to the rain.

You know when these roads are most dangerous; When the rain stops is when it begins.

I just hope you’ve gone to confession, And offered up all of your sins.

I know that you call me your Cupid…

As your driver, I’ll do as you say; On my tombstone I don’t want to see “STUPID” So to you…Happy Valentine’s Day. ●

Riding Together Should be Enjoyable...Like this Letter from Scott and Donna Weaver (GWRRA #257256, of Geigertown, Pennsylvania) states: This is a photo of our 2005 “Billet Silver” Gold Wing we affectionately call “Silver Streak”. It was taken during a recent trip along Route 6 across the northern part of Pennsylvania. What a wonderful road to travel during the months of September or October as the leaves are just starting to change colors and fall. We are Members of PA Chapter B and joined GWRRA in 2006.

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