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What’s New in Helmets, The 2010 Headsets, “40 to Phoenix and Audio Ride”, Part 2

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Our Northeast Trip, Part 2 February 2011 • Monthly U.S. $3.95 • Canada $4.95 w w w. w i n g w o r l d m a g . c o m

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F e a t u r e s Connecting the Dots of Our Northeast Trip, Part 2 ......................................................................46 Hooray for Volunteers!: Rider Educators............................................................................................57 The 2010 “40 to Phoenix Ride”, Part 2 ..............................................................................................52 What’s New in Helmets, Headsets, and Audio..................................................................................36

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This photo of Mark Boatmun, GWRRA #141413, and Joanna Wells, of Bixby, Oklahoma with their 1997 Gold Wing SE was taken in front of the beautiful Tetons while they were “enjoying our ride through this wonderful country on our beautiful Gold Wing that we love to ride”. The couple took a 16-day, 4,973-mile vacation through eight states in 2010, during which time they visited four national parks, including Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone, Glacier, and Arches National Park.

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CONTENTS

K N O W L E D G E

February 2011 • Volume 34 Issue 02

“Where’s Wingy” Contest Rules (SEE PAGE 71 for details.)

Product Report: Gerbings Heated Gear ............................................................................................20 Special Bragging Rights: IN-C’s Inspirational Rider ..........................................................................16 Wing Ding 33: Downtown Knoxville has Everything You Want....................................................62

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Get Safe!: The Most Underrated Weather Hazard ..........................................................................40

Acts of Kindness ............................................34 Advertisers Listing..........................................69 Association Leader Listing............................74 A Word from Your GWRRA Director ........8 Classifieds ........................................................70 Events ................................................................72 Finishing Touches ............................................82 Golden Dealers ..............................................18 GWRRA Official Products............................78 Answers to the Prior Month GWRRA’s

WORD SEARCH PUZZLE February 2011

Question of the Month ................................33 GWRRA/Rescue Application ......................62 Hall of Fame ....................................................73 In Memoriam....................................................73 In the Zone ........................................................4 International News & Views ........................32 Just Jokin’ ..........................................................71 Member Benefits ............................................45 Motorcycle Goodies ......................................67 News Briefs ......................................................14

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Product Previews ............................................12 Readers’ Responses........................................10 Readers’ Rides ................................................80 Wing Ding 33 Application ............................63 Wing Ding 33 Hotel & RV/Campsite List ....66 Wing Ding 33 Hotel Map ............................65 Wordsearch Puzzle ........................................69 Wordsearch Answers for Prior Month......69 Workbench ......................................................24

O N - L I N E • W I N G W O R L D • J A N U A RY & F E B R U A RY

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D E P A R T M E N T S

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

The Win-Win Situation of Valuing Experience

ot to steal any of his thunder, but in order to set the stage for my editorial this month, I must first make reference to a few points that Mike Stiger, Director of GWRRA, makes in his own editorial this issue (page 8). Mike notes that there are many new Members in GWRRA. He also asks longtime Members to consider sharing with newer Members their years of knowledge and experience. With that said, I’d like to discuss what could essentially be called the “flip side of that coin”. That is to say, I’d like to suggest to newer Members that they should also take initiative and seek out longtime Members who can assist them. Just for kicks, I’ll share a somewhat similar type of anecdote from my own life… Growing up, I had (and still do have, thank goodness) an uncle about 20 years older than me who I just thought the sun and moon revolved around. As a young girl, I considered him not only extremely nice, but captivating, and, quite frankly, outrageous. He was not like anyone else I knew. He set his own path in life and pursued the things that he liked to do—even if those things seemed a little “out of the norm” to those around him. Throughout our youth, my brothers and I got to witness some of the Civil War reenactments in which my uncle participated. Who likes unusual stuff like that? I’d wonder. He’d arrive at family reunions on his Honda with his dog in a homemade carrier on the back of his bike. Wow, I bet he got a lot of looks going down the road, I’d laugh to myself. Still, I greatly admired him. My uncle created his own, unique life legacy, and I wanted to follow in it. And in many ways, I have—all the way from motorcycling right down to black powder shooting. I liked his lifestyle and, once I realized that, I valued his experience and sought out his assistance more often. 4

More than three decades ago, seven motorcyclists in Phoenix also created a legacy. That motorcycling legacy is GWRRA. Those seven went “against the grain” to form an as-yet-unheard-of type of organizational structure for riders, and they placed an unusually high value on friendship, fun, and motorcycling knowledge and safety within their group. In all the years since then—through not only good times but adverse ones as well—the foundation they laid and the values they cherished have stood firm. Now you, as a newer Member (myself included, since I am just over five years with the Association), have both the privileges and the benefits of the motorcycle lifestyle they created. You’ve already chosen it just by becoming a GWRRA Member, but you also have the opportunity to really make it your own. I’d suggest one of the best ways to do that is to seek out the assistance of the “old timers”. After all, they are the ones who learned how to assist their fellow motorcyclists in their time of need and who created the invaluable Gold Book you now receive each year. They are the ones who so cherished motorcycling safety that they structured a superior Rider Education Program

unlike any other. They are the ones whose spirit of volunteerism and of having fun has inspired the following generations of Members to do the same. Apparently, they know what they’re doing. Why is someone else’s assistance, by way of experience, so valuable? Well, let me get back to that little anecdote about my uncle and me. Over the years, I’d watched my uncle repeatedly as he’d loaded up his rifle for black powder shooting. It was always powder first, then patch, then ball, then ram rod, then cap, then aim, then shoot. When I began shooting with him last year, I’d eagerly watched him again many times, but this time he was loading up the gun for me. After awhile, he started watching me load the gun myself. I shot many times, and all was well. Eventually, he stopped watching me. Both he and I obviously thought I knew what I was doing, even though I was still fairly new at it. Well, you guessed it. At one point I got to the line, aimed the rifle, and pulled the trigger. But what I expected to happen didn’t happen—the cap snapped, but the rifle didn’t fire. I tried again and again, but to no avail. Stumped, I looked to my uncle for help. He tried a few things then asked, “Did you put in the powder?” Ahhhhh….no! He then reached into his bag of tricks and pulled out a variety of tools I’d never seen before to set about remedying the situation. Without his assistance, gained through his years of experience, I’d have had no idea how to remove the jammed patch and ball. Thank goodness my uncle had already dealt with this type of situation before and could easily help me. In regard to GWRRA, and to motorcycling in general, the assistance of our longtime Members is just as invaluable. Let’s show the longtime Members we value their experience and seek out their assistance. It’s a win-win situation for everyone! ● Wing World

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PUBLISHER IBVC Publishers for GWRRA EDITOR Sharon Stanley editor@gwrra.org (623) 581-2500, extension 253 SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR Stu Oltman TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTOR Howard Halasz CONTRIBUTING WRITER Randy Powell CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jerry & Leisa Childers ADVERTISING SALES sales@wingworldmag.com (623) 581-2500 • Fax: (623) 581-3844 Jodi Lipson - ext. 231 Gaetana Manuele - ext. 250 ART DIRECTOR Kris Gaj kgaj@gwrra.org IBVC • (623) 581-2500 ext. 246 Home Office Hours (MST) Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wing World™ ISSN #0745-273X is published monthly by IBVC at 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Phone (623) 581-2500. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All letters, articles, art and photographs submitted become the property of GWRRA and are subject to editing and alteration. Reprint of articles or quote excerpts is granted when full credit is given to source. Send all address changes, notices, undeliverable copies, subscriptions, letters, contributions, editorials and requests to:

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A WORD FROM YOUR GWRRA DIRECTOR

TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL! the “Year of Information”. 2010 was The creation and implementation of the Officer Certification Program was designed to inform our Directors and their teams of the principles and philosophy of GWRRA. 2011 is the year that we will put this understanding into practice and “Walk the Talk”. Applying what we have learned has already brought us great dividends. Across our great Association, I see the power of “Team” being used to provide more fun opportunities for our Membership to enjoy. So the “table is set” for all to enjoy, and I would like to personally invite all of our Members to partake in the festivities. I would also like to take this opportunity to address those Members who are not participating with a Chapter. I would like to suggest that you are missing out on a lifechanging experience. Like the majority of you, our “Pride of Ownership” compelled Lori and I to search for an Association that catered to our beautiful Gold Wing. We joined GWRRA because it was by far the best of the best; It gave us a great value for our money. There was Wing World, which is the world’s finest magazine catering to the Wing and Valkyrie riders. We also found GWRRA a great technical resource that has hundreds of vendors developing thousands of specialty accessories and gear for our traveling pleasure. It was a network like none other that has no rivals. Many of you realize just how deep the waters run in GWRRA. But it wasn’t until Lori and I took it to the next level, and joined a Chapter, that we fully understood the scope of GWRRA. Through our Chapter experience, we have made lifelong friends who will remain with us long after I park the Wing for the final time. It was, and remains, the greatest experience that Lori and I have shared together. I challenge those who haven’t participated with a Chapter to take it to the next level and try Chapter Life on for size. Like people, Chapters have their own personalities. Some are big, some are small, and some ride more than others. They won’t be hopping from bar to bar, but they do understand the value of a “Banana 8

Split with extra fudge on top”. They understand the value of safety and are the best “Team Riders” in the world. The beauty of GWRRA is that you are a Member of the Association, not just of a single Chapter. With over 800 Chapters in our Association, you are free to try on as many as you like until you find one that fits. If there isn’t one in your area, give me a call and we’ll see if we can get one started. The point is that we’re all about our Members and supporting our Chapters. This is our only agenda. Now, we are not perfect, and perhaps no one has contacted and invited you to a local Chapter gathering. If this is the case, I apologize for this and ask that you contact me. I will see to it that our leadership network contacts you ASAP with an invite. It saddens me to learn, after the fact, that a Member left us because they were never contacted by a local Chapter. So give us a second chance, and we’ll do our best to ensure that you have an opportunity to take it to the next level. When you take it to the next level, you will be provided many opportunities. One that many Members have truly enjoyed is that of being a volunteer. It is the foundation from which everything in GWRRA has been built on. Our Chapter Directors are Team builders. They are always looking for

Members to step forward and lend a hand. Regardless of your talents, there is always something you can do to further the enjoyment of others in your Chapter. Knowing that you were a part of a positive effort that has brought joy to those around you is the finest reward you will ever receive. Those handshakes and hugs make it all worthwhile. Without this, Lori and my life would not be as complete. We have found that taking it to the next level continues to be extremely rewarding. My role as Director is to look at the big picture, to evaluate where we are and set our path for the future. The future is bright for GWRRA, and I’m excited about the coming years for our Association. One of the interesting facts is that our membership is relatively young, with over half of our membership having been with us for less than five years. So the old phrase “been there, done that” doesn’t really seem to apply. Rather, the phrase “take me where you’ve been”, or “show me the fun you’ve had”, seems to be the direction our current Chapter Teams need to apply. With that in mind, I challenge our longterm Members to volunteer their time and help their Chapter Teams bring back those rides of old that you enjoyed so much. You are a valuable asset to our Association. The knowledge and experience you have is a valuable resource for our Chapter Teams to tap into. Besides, you already know the greatest gift you can receive is the sharing of your time to bring joy to others. A wise individual once told me that Chapter Life is where a Member can come and leave their troubles behind— free to enjoy the fellowship of their fellow motorcyclists and bring joy to their lives and others through the giving of their time and passion. It is true that “few people actually live; most merely exist”. We Live to Ride…so let us all step up our game and take it to the next level. Director of GWRRA. Mike Stiger ● Wing World

We reserve the right to edit or excerpt Readers’ Responses. Send typed, dated and signed letters to “Readers’ Responses,” Wing World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450 or by email to editor@gwrra.org. More Input on Sleep Apnea/Camping Article in July Issue As I read the article on how to try to power a CPAP machine while on a trip (page 14, July 2010 issue, and its subsequent “Readers’ Responses”), I realized many people might not know there is an alternative to a CPAP for treating mild to moderate sleep apnea. There are a number of oral appliances, which can be made by a dentist, that forward position the mandible (lower jaw) that opens the airway. About five years ago, I made an appliance for my dentist (my brother) to go on a mission’s trip to Peru, where he was doing dentistry in the jungle with no available electricity. I made him a TAP appliance (one type of forward positioning appliance). He has not used his CPAP since. The appliances are small and can be easily carried. For information on the applicability of an oral appliance for your case, contact your sleep physician or a dentist trained in treating sleep-related problems. Samuel E. Selcher, DMD GWRAA #294046 Middletown, PA

I Agree—Check Your Cables! I read Bill Mcllrath’s article (“Lesson Learned: My Advice on Factory Cables”, page 14, November 2010 issue) and would like to say that I had something similar happen to me. I had an experience of broken throttle strands. How I found them was that the throttle seemed to rotate forward quite a bit and, upon investigation, I found the throttle was held by four strands. I was lucky, but then I decided to replace the throttle and return the cables to be safe. The trouble was, as stated in Bill’s article, the factory manual does lack some information. However, although some owners do have the skills to do the work, these bikes were not made for the backyard mechanic. After inspection of the cables, I figured the throttle was out of adjustment and there was too much slop in the throttle cable. With the loose throttle, it came to me, but I didn’t give it a thought. But, over many miles of riding, the rotation of the throttle caused the strands to kink and work harder (and break a strand at a time). After putting on the new cables and adjusting them according to the shop manual, everything works great. The shop manual calls for no more than a 1/4-inch movement of slop at idle. I now check the adjustment every time I get ready to ride. It may be overkill, but I don’t need a broken cable. I also check my Chapter Members’ bikes at times to see if they have the right slop. I hope this thought will help people take better care of cables and get them to check to make sure that throttle cables are not too loose at idle. Ed Carroll GWRRA #151408 San Diego, CA

Mike’s Inclusiveness Appreciated Mike, I appreciate your article in the November 2010 Wing World describing “The GWRRA Experience” (page 7). As I read it, I realized you were speaking from my heart, too. 10

In other words, I agree completely with virtually every word in your article. We are drawn together by our common interest in motorcycling, and the adhesive of that bond is cured by our appreciation of a superior two-wheeled engineering feat, the Honda Gold Wing. I own a Gold Wing, and one particular owners group (at least the local chapter) of a different brand machine is a very exclusive group that seldom associates with anyone who owns anything else. I rode my metric cruiser with their group in our local “Night Out” event and, afterward, was pulled aside and told I was not welcome. That’s all it took to convince my wife and I that we really didn’t want to be part of their “exclusive membership”. After that experience, we (both riders) did hold ourselves back from GWRRA for a brief period, due to the perceived exclusivity of the group. But the individuals we knew from the local Chapter were great GWRRA ambassadors and far more friendly than the group mentioned earlier. Still, though, we felt somewhat of a sense that you should be “all Gold Wing, all the time”. However, two months later, we did mail in our membership. I teach the MSF suite of Rider Courses. We teach all riders, no matter what bike they own or plan to purchase in the future. We have far more fun than if the classes were constructed for a specific make and model of machine. Remember, it’s the love of riding that creates our initial bond, and, unlike some motorcycle accessories, that bond is not “chassis specific”. We love the GWRRA motto of “Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge”, and we firmly embrace your vision of unity. Our proudest moment in GWRRA will be reserved for the day when the title “Member” will apply to anyone and everyone with a GWRRA membership number who is simply current on their dues. Paul and Susann Lenzmeier GWRRA #317747 Chapter Educators, ND-D

Can You Help? Your Advice on “Stand-alone” XM Radio System on Your Older Wing I’d like to inquire from the general membership if anyone has installed a “stand-alone” XM radio system on their older Wing (which does not have a dashboard-installed 12V radio system with speakers). I would like to use my Audiovox Xpress R receiver with car cradle in a transferable system in both my 1986 GL1200i and 2006 Honda Reflex. As I don’t switch channels often, the receiver and cradle would be located inside a compartment and not readily exposed for others to see. I have mobile-mount XM antennas and 12V power outlets on each cycle and would prefer to use wired helmet-mounted flush speakers. I am a solo rider. While my home XM system does not utilize an FM radio source, all the tech support I’ve received has indicated I must have an FM radio for the system to work properly. Thanks in advance, everyone. Here is my email address: neverhome_rph@sbcglobal.net Hank Goodman GWRRA #289603 Beverly Hills, MI ● Wing World

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

ADD ON, INC.’S NEW GL1800 “SNOW” GLOBE Says Add On, “We’re excited about this product. It’s a wonderful gift that everyone who loves Gold Wings will want, and it’s great for anytime of year.” The bike is a GL1800 in antique gold and sets in a globe with multicolored confetti that floats when shaken. The globe—measuring approximately 5” tall and 4” wide—is set atop a resin base, on which there is a flat surface for placing a plaque, if desired. MSRP is $29.95. For more information and to order, call (800) 821-9861 or (508) 791-7552 or visit addonaccessories.net.

AEROSTITCH’S GEAR RACK SYSTEMS Aerostitch notes that, “Caching all of your riding gear in one place will ensure you are ready to go at a moment’s notice.” To this end, the company introduces its new all-in-one riding gear storage racks. The company says that the two 24” x 14” chrome wire racks of the Aerostich Ride-Ready Gear Rack provide exceptional airflow for helmets, boots, gloves, tank bags, etc., while a 1” lip ensures gear stays put. You can mount the sturdy 34” chrome posts to any wall and adjust shelf height to match your specific gear storage needs. Alternatively, the company says its Aerostich Gear Rack offers an 11” deep x 20” wide shelf with a slotted pattern, to ensure exceptional ventilation, and a sturdy stainless steel coat rack bar to suspend an array of riding suits, jackets, pants, electrics, and fleece. Both storage systems provide ample space for two helmets, a helmet and a pair of boots, a pair of boots and gloves, etc. MSRP for both the Ride-Ready Gear Rack (#1383) and the Gear Rack (#1385) is $117. For more information and to order, call (800) 222-1994 or visit aerostich.com.

AMSOIL, INC.’S QUICKSHOT SE AWARDED BEST NEW POWERSPORTS PRODUCT BY SEMA JUDGES AMSOIL Quickshot SE Fuel Additive was recently granted the Best New Powersports Product award for 2011 at the 12

2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. From over 2,000 new products submitted in various categories, judges looked for superiority of innovation, technical achievement, quality, consumer appeal, and marketability. AMSOIL says its Quickshot SE is a premium fuel additive formulated to clean and restore optimal performance in small engine and powersports equipment fuel systems. It acts as a fuel stabilizer between uses and short-term storage and helps prevent damaging corrosion. Its revolutionary formulation focuses on three major fuel-related issues common in small engine equipment: ethanol, water, and dirty gasoline. The company adds that its Quickshot SE is designed to keep water dispersed throughout the fuel tank, moving it out and decreasing the chance of ethanol separating from the gasoline. Moisture finding its way into gas tanks through condensation is dispersed in tiny molecules and safely moved out of the tank through the combustion chamber. AMSOIL adds that lack of additives in today’s gasoline can cause fuel system gumming and varnish, creating deposits on critical components and says its Quickshot SE cleans hard to remove deposits on pistons, spark plugs, injectors, carburetors, and other combustion chamber parts to maintain peak operating power. For more information, contact your nearest AMSOIL distributor or call (715) 392-7101 or (800) 777-8491 or visit amsoil.com.

KH WIRE HARNESS IMPROVES ITS GL1800 COOLING OPTIONS WITH ON DEMAND K & H Ag Inc. says it was pleased to give GL1800 owners the option to reverse their cooling fans last spring, and now, “We are proudly introducing two new features to the KH wire harness”. The company says that ON DEMAND cooling fan operation allows you, at any time, to decide when your cooling fans should be running. “You don’t have to worry about the engine control module (ECM) shutting the fans off at 15 mph ever again, unless you’re in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fan operation,” states K & H. “An LED fan indicator light allows you to see when your cooling fans are rotating or in operation, and the option to return to OEM fan operation when you don’t need improved air flow is just a toggle away.” For more information, and to order, visit khwireharness.com or call (812) 259-4656. ● Wing World

“WHERE’S WINGY” CONTEST WINNER FOR DECEMBER ISSUE Congratulations go to Dennis Long of Green Valley, Arizona for finding “Wingy” (seen here) on page 16 of the December 2010 issue. Wingy was located in the middle of the photo in the lower left corner (sitting in the field behind the bike). Dennis won $50; and you could, too! Just search for Wingy—he’ll be located (most often, but not always) within the editorial text or photos—and send in your entry. (For complete rules and eligibility requirements, see page 71 of this issue.)

WING WORLD CORRECTIONS

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SPLIT PAYMENT PLAN OPTION The holidays—with their seemingly endless spending—have just ended, and we want you to know that your renewal with GWRRA shouldn’t be a burden to you. To that end, GWRRA now offers a Split Payment Plan. Simply stated, you can split the amount of your membership renewal into two payments spread over two consecutive months. The Split Payment Plan can be done over the phone with a credit card, or it can be marked on the bottom of your renewal notice (your renewal must be done with a credit card, and the split payment box must be checked). It is great for any renewals, with or without Rescue Plus!

EXAMPLES INCLUDE:

• 1-year Family membership with Rescue Plus is $80 total; then $40 paid on 2-1-11, and the remaining $40 will be automatically charged on the last business day of the following month.

• 3-year Individual membership is $120 total; $60 paid on 2-15-11, and the remaining $60 will be automatically charged on the last business day of the following month.

—In the “Cool Gifts from 2010” article (page 49 of the December issue), an incorrect photo was used for the “Add On’s Xtreme LED Fog Lights” entry. Though Add On does make the lights shown on page 50 of the December issue, they are of Add On’s Xtraslim LED Strip Lights (later featured in January’s “Products Preview” department, page 14). The photo that should have been used was of Add On’s Xtreme LED Fog Lights (seen here). [Add On’s contact information is (508) 791-7552 or (800)821-9861 and addonaccessories.net.]

NEW! GWRRA’S “QUESTION OF THE MONTH” For the next few months, starting this issue, we will be asking you a series of questions in order to find out why you choose to belong to GWRRA. We hope these polls will help us to know how to better assist you in the future as a Member of the Association. The questions will also be posted on the homepage of GWRRA’s website. Therefore, to participate, please visit gwrra.org each month to take part in these surveys. We encourage your participation and appreciate your feedback as we work to enhance your GWRRA experience!

THIS MONTH’S QUESTION IS:

WHY DID YOU JOIN GWRRA? YOUR SURVEY CHOICES INCLUDE: • Wing World magazine • GWRRA’s Chapters • Annual Convention – Wing Ding • Gold Book • GWRRA’s Message Boards • GWRRA Benefits Program • To meet friends to ride with • GWRRA Programs (Rider Ed, Leadership Training, etc.) 14

So take advantage of GWRRA’s Split Payment Plan and renew your membership today! Call Member Services at (800) 843-9460. Please note: You will not receive your membership cards or Rescue Plus cards until the final payment has been processed.

UPDATING YOUR “HOME CHAPTER” In GWRRA, we assign zip codes to Chapters based on the areas and Members associated within those areas. It is true that any Member can attend any Chapter or belong to multiple Chapters. However, in our reporting system we have the capability to track only one Home Chapter that you will be associated with. Therefore, you will only show up on that Chapter’s reporting system. Initially, we assign Chapters pertaining to the zip code in which you currently live. If you would like to be assigned to a different Chapter, you can call Member Services and request the change. There are a few reasons you may wish to change your “Home Chapter”. For example, your primary residence may be in one state, but you want to belong to a Chapter in a different state that you have a secondary residence in. Or, you visit multiple Chapters, but would like to be assigned to one specific Chapter. Address changes can be a little trickier. If your address changes, your Chapter assignment will automatically change to reflect your new address unless you have given us a specific Chapter that you would like to belong to. If that is the case, your Home Chapter will remain the same. Recently we were allowing Chapter MEC’s to change Member Chapter assignments. This was due to a Chapter of the Year recruiting and retention contest, which ended on November 1st, 2010. Members will now need to call and change their own Chapter assignment with our friendly Member Services Team at (800) 843-9460. ● Wing World

Special Bragging

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

INDIANA CHAPTER C’S INSPIRATIONAL RIDER Indiana’s Chapter C, of Indianapolis, has many Members. Yet there is one Member who has endeared himself to every single one of them— his name is Ed Rugenstein. Ed has an awesome story that spans six decades of motorcycles and riding. Yes, I did say six decades! Ed turned 91 last June 25 and, as of that time, was still riding on two wheels, seeking riding milestones, and adding riding memories. Ed’s motorcycling story started in the 1930s and was still going on as of 2010... During his high school years, Ed’s best friend was Bud Allen. Bud’s dad owned a used Harley-Davidson motorcycle shop on Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis. Both young men worked there on Saturdays, cleaning the motorcycles on the show floor. Their pay? A hot tamale and a Coke from a nearby street vendor. Now, it seems Mr. Allen had a habit of storing his overstock of motorcycles in the garages of friends in his neighborhood. Ed and Bud, two young high school boys at the time, apparently would “borrow a bike” frequently to enjoy short rides. Ed was the passenger, but it wasn’t long before Bud taught Ed how to ride. They then “borrowed” two motorcycles to ride! Very soon, Ed wanted his own motorcycle. Ed asked his parents and was given permission to get one, with the condition that he get a job and pay for it himself. Ed quickly found a job working the counter at Central Supply Plumbing, on South Capital Avenue. Thus, at 17 years of age in 1936, Ed bought a 1933 45-cubic-inch HarleyDavidson motorcycle. In 1938, he upgraded to a 1936 Harley. As you can see from the photo of Ed sitting on this motorcycle, his gear consisted of goggles, leather-type head wear, long sleeves, long pants, and leather shoes. There were no hard helmets in 1938, nor were there windshields on motorcycles. Now, notice the object behind Ed, on the side of the motorcycle? It’s a fire extinguisher. As Ed notes, when the motorcycle would backfire through the carburetor, there was a high possibility of starting a fire. One could throw dirt or a rag on the fire, or one could carry a fire extinguisher. (He says he never had to use the fire extinguisher, but he felt better having it and being prepared.) Road conditions in the 1930s, ’40s, ’50s, and even into the early ’60s, were not very motorcycle-friendly. Almost all non-state highways were dirt, gravel, and, eventually, a pea gravel tar mix. Subsequently, a “big ride” would be to Shelbyville, about 35 miles from Indianapolis. The

comfort level of the bike was nothing to brag about either, and gasoline stations were a “plan ahead item”. In the early 1940s, Ed met a girl he calls “a real beauty”. It wasn’t long before Ed was courting Ruth on the motorcycle, and they married on January 10, 1945. World War II took Ed to the Philippines as a Tech Sergeant in the Army. The war years were hard years, is all he’ll say. Sometime in January of 1946, when he came home from the War, Ed purchased a BMW. He and Ruth rode BMWs until 1982, when they purchased a Gold Wing. (Ed is now on his sixth Gold Wing, a Red 2006 GL1800.) Ed retired in 1975 and, in 1977, he and Ruth took their longest motorcycle trip—a 32-day, 6,300-mile circle tour around the U.S. They traveled from Indy to New Orleans to California, up the Pacific Coast, and home through the northern states. They never owned a cargo trailer, so Ed took one saddlebag, Ruth took the other, and they shared the trunk. Every third night was laundry night, and there were no fancy, heated clothing, lightweight rain gear, or other luxury items. It was just four-and-a-half weeks of being out there enjoying the country together on two wheels. Ed says that, the day he learned about GWRRA, he was out on the East Side of Indy and had stopped to eat. A conversation started with another motorcycle rider, who told him about GWRRA and Chapter C. Ed joined Chapter C, “he thinks”, in 1987; his Member number is #14752. Over the years, Ed and Ruth, and other Chapter Members created wonderful memories together. But, as the first retired people in Chapter C, it was hard for them to have anyone to ride with during the week. That is, until 1996, when Tommy Harris retired. Ed and Tommy would go riding all the time, until they finally settled on Wednesday morning of each week. As other men in the Chapter retired, they’d join them. And soon, they became known as “The Silver Foxes”, which now boasts 14 retirees (plus a few Members who occasionally “play hookey” during the week!). Ed and Ruth rode together until, after the 2000 season, her health declined. Together, they had covered all of the lower 48 States and Canada. For a few years, as Ed cared for his beloved wife of 60-plus years, he didn’t ride much. Ruth passed away in April of 2009; she is greatly missed by all. Though it was a bittersweet decision, Ed eventually began riding again. In fact, in 2009 he rode 11,845 miles, including riding in Chapter C’s annual 3 day Kentucky trip, on the annual “Guys’ Trip” (which was to the Quad Cities to see case manufacturing), on Chapter C’s annual vacation, and much more. In fact, Chapter C’s vacation in 2009 was to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where Ed was surprised with a 90th birthday party (the Chapter had even arranged to have Ed’s son, Bill, and his wife, Linda, there. By the way, both Bill and Linda have their own Gold Wings, too!) Chapter C would like to thank Ed for making our Chapter his riding playground. Ed Rugenstein could not be a more endeared friend, respected Member, or greater inspiration to us all. His life, and his example to Chapter C, is beyond compare. We love you, Ed Rugenstein! (Submitted by Bobbie Harris, GWRRA #78273-01, of Indianapolis, Indiana.) ● Wing World

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Honda of Keene Keene, New Hampshire On our trip back to Ohio from Bar Harbor, Maine, we awoke in Brattleboro, Vermont to a flat rear tire on my Valkyrie Interstate. Thankfully, our friend had a GPS unit on his Wing and located the closest Honda dealer. The dealer was located in Keene, New Hampshire. We called and were greeted by Heath, who told us they would do all they could to help us. First, he checked to see if they had a new tire in stock, then he called me back to say they were coming with the store truck and trailer to pick us up. After just two hours, we were back on the road. I’d like to say “Thank you” to them and to all Honda dealers; I’m sure the brotherhood extends from all, and to all, bike owners. Even with the pressure to buy other makes of bikes, I’m proud to ride a Honda. Tom Giovangnoli GWRRA #273130 Ravenna, OH

Mason City Honda Mason City, Iowa I remember it exactly: At 8:15 a.m. on June 26, 2009, 18 miles north of Mason City, Iowa, my 1995 Gold Wing SE blew a rear tire at 75 mph. Immediately, it was the Gold Book to the rescue. The second name listed for the area was Jerry Hirsch. Jerry said he had a trailer and, 35 minutes later, he arrived. He took us to Mason City Honda, and they took us right in. They had two Dunlop Elite 3 tires in stock and, with Rusty Fiedler as the tech, a lift open. In the meantime, they gave me a demo bike to go get breakfast! By 12:15 p.m., I was handing them my credit card and my buddy and I were back on the road. In all, it had been exactly four hours from blowout to back on track! My tires were perfectly balanced, and the price? Well, it was just as good as if I were a hometown boy. I put 55,000 on my first Gold Wing; I put 123,000 on my second one; and I had about 2,000 on this ’95. And in all my years, I have never had better service at any dealer than at Mason City Honda. In addition, Jerry would not take any money; he said to just “help someone else”. So, here goes: I am listed in the Gold Book, if you are ever in northern Utah and need help. Richard Anthony GWRRA #118408 North Logan, UT

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Iron Horse Motorcycles Monroe, North Carolina Recently, my wife and I were on a vacation on our 2006 GL1800, pulling our Time Out trailer from our home in Wichita, Kansas. We had ridden from Wichita to the Arkansas District Convention prior to Memorial Day. Afterward, we departed farther east. On Monday, Memorial Day, we rode I-40 across Tennessee and into Charlotte, North Carolina for the evening. Late in the day, I had noticed that the bike had developed a shake at slow speed (between 15 to 35 mph) in the handlebars. We stopped for the night, and I checked the front tire. I noticed that it was slightly cupped and attributed the shake in the front end to that. And since we only had about 150 miles yet to our destination, I figured we could make it there and have the tires checked then. But as we were making our way east out of Charlotte, the vibration was getting worse the farther we rode. After about 30 minutes of riding, I was about to pull over to check my GPS for the closest Honda service facility when I noticed a Honda sign on the left side of the road. I immediately pulled in to Iron Horse Motorcycles in Monroe, North Carolina. We went into the showroom and asked if someone would have time to look at the tires on the bike to see if there was a problem. We were directed to the service department and greeted by Dennis Heafner, the service manager. After telling Dennis about the problem, we saw that the front tire was cupped and, just to be safe, decided to put a set of tires on the bike. I removed the trailer and joined my wife in the waiting room. Less than 10 minutes later, Dennis told us he had found the problem with the tires: It was

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not the front tire, as we had suspected, but rather the rear tire. We went out to the shop to look and found that two places on the rear tire had separated tread—one spot had even worn down to the cords. We most likely would not have made the remainder of our trip without losing the rear tire! Dennis and the staff at Iron Horse stopped what they had been working on to put our bike at the front of the line and get us back on the road. Meanwhile, we were offered to wait in the lobby and help ourselves to the popcorn and coffee there. We also toured the collection of older motorcycles they have gathered over the years. After only a short while, we were told our bike was completed. I talked to KC, the service technician, and he said that, while he was removing the front wheel, he noticed that one of the clamp bolts was missing. He then replaced it at no charge. When we thanked the staff for being so prompt about changing the tires and getting us back on the road, they said that most of them ride bikes too and, therefore, know what it is like to be stranded while traveling. So if you are ever anywhere in the Monroe, North Carolina, area and need something done to your motorcycle, I highly recommend Iron Horse Motorcycles. Their professional staff, customer service, and dedication to riders are above and beyond what you would normally see. Also, be sure to check out the motorcycle museum while you’re there! Rick and Carolyn Stevens GWRRA #249008 Wichita, KS

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t began during an Ohio Patriot Guard Mission on a cold Ohio morning in December of 2009—my fingers were raw and aching, my upper torso was cold, and my feet were numb. Having Type 1 Diabetes, and on the insulin pump, this ain’t good, brother. I mean I had to get warm. So, immediately after the memorial mission, a group of us went to a local diner to get warm and to eat. There, another Patriot Guard member and his wife mentioned how warm they’d been during the ride because of their Gerbings Heated Gear I had heard about heated gear and wanted to know more so, after we ate, the Guard member took me out to his bike and let me see just how quickly the heated gloves got warm. That was all it took; I was hooked.

Prepping to Use the Products Kelly gave us a demonstration, then hooked us up with Gerbings heated gloves, jacket liners, and insoles. We also got individual thermostat controls, and I purchased the adapter to hook my Battery Tender up so I wouldn’t have to take off the side cover and worry about breaking it. (Now, whenever it’s in the garage, the Battery Tender is hooked up.) On Saturday, February 27, 2010, Mom turned 82, and we were getting ready to depart Galena, Ohio for Florida. By 5:30 p.m., we had the dogs at the kennel and had finished packing the trailer. Our GL1800 was ready, and I opened the door. But, believe it or not, I first had to get the snow blower out to blow off the drive just so I could get the bike out of the garage. You get the picture: We now had to ride and tow our trailer while the temperature was 32 degree F and the wind chill was 22. In fact, it was snowing so hard, you’d think it was a blizzard. But Mom and I said that, if we were going to be in Daytona Beach to represent the Ohio Patriot Guard Riders and escort the Vietnam Moving Wall during Bike Week in Daytona, then we had to leave now.

The Road Test Turning up the thermostats on our Gerbings Heated Gear, off we went. While we got gas, I could see that the other patrons thought we were crazy. (No, just very dedicated riders, and we really wanted to test this heated gear stuff.) We soon discovered that, though it snowed very hard for the first 80-100 miles, Mom and I were both warm as toast. In fact, our heated gear was turned on every riding mile until we reached Lake City, Florida! And during the escort ride for the Wall, it also wound up being bone-chillingly cold (in Daytona, no less). So, you guessed it, on went our Gerbings jacket liners, gloves, and insoles.

Getting Our Gerbings Since I was already in the planning stages of a ride—from Ohio to Florida to escort the Vietnam Moving Memorial Wall— in early March, I knew I and my Co-Rider were going to have to have this stuff. Now, from my article “Never Too Late, Wingin’ It with Mom” (May 2010 issue of Wing World), you may remember my Co-Rider as “Mom”. So there it was—already January of 2010—and Mom and I were serious about the Florida trip in March. So, off we went to the world-renowned motorcycle store, Iron Pony Motorsports, in Columbus, Ohio. There, we were pleased to be assisted by Ms. Kelly Hofius. This gal knows motorcycles and motorcycle stuff, and she had helped fit us with chaps a year earlier. This time, she educated us on Gerbings Microwire Heated Gear. 20

Conclusion Being diabetic, I highly recommend Gerbings Heated Gear: My fingers stayed warm, my torso was comfortable and, with the insoles, my legs stayed warm with chaps (though, at some point, I may also get the heated Gerbings chap liners). In fact, I highly recommend Gerbings Heated Gear for any rider of motorcycles, snowmobiles, and more. Gosh, I only wish I’d have had this stuff when serving in the Air Force in northern Maine! And one of the really nice aspects of the gear is that you don’t have to have as many layers on in order to stay warm. This allows for much more flexibility. You can even get small batteries to carry with you so that you can stay warm even off the bike. After all, it gets cold quickly sometimes, even when you’re just filling up with gas. By the time we arrived back at home, we had done 3,000 miles, the snow in our hometown had melted, spring was coming, and we’d been warm the whole ride. Thank you, Gerbings, for your fine products. ● Wing World

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

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

Spark Plug Change Raises Questions Hello Stu, I have enjoyed your “Workbench” fixes for some time. Thanks! I recently changed plugs in my 2002 Wing and experienced a couple things that I would ask your expertise to explain. First, let me say that the plugs in question delivered 22K miles of flawless performance. The odd thing I found was that the plugs from cylinders 2, 4, and 6 look remarkably fresh and all gap at 1.1mm. The other bank of plugs, from cylinders 1, 3, and 5, appear to have a glaze on one side of the ceramic that encases the center electrode, and they exited with a gap of 1.2mm. Any ideas what might cause this difference? The other item that concerned me occurred when I removed the crankcase breather plug to drain the system. When I pulled on the hose to remove the plug, and upon plug release, the plastic tube began retracting into the bowls of the covered engine compartment. I had to grasp it with pliers quickly before it disappeared. Because the hose was completely dry, I fear that the plastic tube has been pinched closed due to a misfit reinstall of cowling after the 16K service. Should I be concerned? Thanks Stu. J. Mike Honsberger GWRRA #287440 Valrico, FL Mike, the glaze is often the result of slight overheating. You might have vacuum leak caused by a degraded or loose vacuum hose at the right side of the throttle body. Regarding the crankcase breather drain hose, you might never find much in that hose if you ride in a dry environment and at moderate speeds. However, the fact that it seemed pinched between parts isn’t good. If it is pinched, and if that resulted from ham-fisted reassembly after the 16K service, it’s just possible that the same ham fist managed to knock a vacuum hose loose. Stu 24

Radio for 1984 Interstate Stu, I am looking for information on an ’85 to ’87 radio that will plug into an ’84 Interstate. Robert Bickford GWRRA #61357 Crumpler, NC Hi Bob, there is no ’85 to ’87 Honda factory radio that will “plug into” your Interstate. You’d need the Type III radio for an Aspencade, along with the amplifier and headset junction box (unless you only want to listen on external speakers). You’d also need all of the associated wiring. But, chances are, any of those radios you might find these days are in need of major service. A better option would be to install an automotive radio with external speakers, and it’s even possible to hook up headsets for listening. The folks at Sierra Electronics tell me they can get you fixed up if you give them a call at (800) 338-6938. Stu

1989 GL1500 Tranny Noise? A couple of weeks ago, on my daily ride to work, my 1989 GL1500 (120,000 miles) suddenly gave a brief ratcheting sound (Clack! Clack! Clack!), accompanied by a sudden nose dive. The occurrence was very brief, and I jumped to the conclusion that I had a front wheel bearing trying to lock up. Naturally, I immediately called for the trailer and hauled it home. That weekend, I set about replacing the front wheel bearings. Unfortunately, while they did need to be replaced, they were not in any kind of shape to have caused the symptoms. Therefore, I finally did a bit of troubleshooting. I put her up on the center stand and ran it up to some speed in 5th gear. There is a noticeable noisiness (clacking again), though not as bad as the event on the road. I jumped to another con-

clusion—that the final drive had been run out of oil and was going out. There were some drops of gear oil hanging onto the bottom. This past weekend, I installed a good, used final drive. When installing—and with the transmission in neutral—I rotated the mechanism by hand. Everything feels silky smooth and tight—no slack at all (as felt by hand) and absolutely no noises. However, once all was reassembled, I repeated the above test (high gear on center stand), and the same noise is present. Being more careful to locate it, I feel it is coming from the area where the output shaft and the universal joint are located. Other than the on road event, the only thing recently that happened was that it jumped out of reverse while backing it in one night. Shifting the old bike (and my 1979 GL1000) lazily (that is, not firmly from one gear to the next) can find “neutral” between any gears. While that never made me feel all warm and fuzzy, it never seemed to be a real problem (just have to shift them all the way to the next gear). Can it be that the universal joint is worn out and causing the noise and the symptoms described above (even though I cannot feel any slack in it while rotating the final drive by hand)? Is it possible that maybe the reverse is involved somehow? Or is it more likely (my biggest fear) that the transmission has developed a major (or even minor) problem? I’d hate to waste any more time and money fixing stuff that ain’t broke. If it’ll help, I will put it back up on the center stand and record that noise for you. Thanks! Via email, Chris Kyle Chris, reverse is not a gear—it’s a connection of the electric starting motor to the output shaft while the actual transmission is in neutral. So I don’t suspect that reverse is associated with your problem. Based on your troubleshooting, parts replacement, and description of the issue, my hunch is that your transmission slipped out of 5th gear and into some lower gear. That would account for the nose dive. Whether it’s the result of worn transmission parts or your “lazy shifting” techniques is something I couldn’t say. But you really should apply firm pressure to the shifter to fully engage each gear. Finding all of those false neutrals is bound to wear the gear engagement dogs—maybe to the point that they’re no longer capable of maintaining engagement. Stu Wing World

Funky Cruise Control Hello Stu. I’ve developed a frustrating problem with the cruise control on my ’03 GL1800/Lehman trike. It seems it has become temperature-sensitive. I noticed it for the first time last year while riding in temperatures less than 45 degrees F, and the problem reappeared last week while riding in temps in the 40s. When I set the speed using the set/decel switch, my trike will maintain the speed until the cruise is disengaged. When the ambient temperature is above 45 to 50 degrees F, the cruise control will re-engage, just as it should, using the resume/accel switch. But, when the temp is around 50 degrees or below, it will not re-engage using the resume/accel switch, no matter how many times it is pressed. When trying to reset, the “cruise on” light dims slightly each time the resume/accel switch is pressed. In order to reset the cruise, I must again set it using the set/decel switch. The resume/accel switch is then active and will increase the speed when pressed and held (as it should as long as the cruise is engaged) but again, when disengaged, pressing the resume/accel switch does nothing at the lower temps. While riding, and as the temperature rises above 50 degrees F, the cruise control functions properly. Altitude does not matter, the problem exists at close to sea level and above 6,000 feet, as I discovered on my last ride. Last year, and again last week, I sprayed electrical contact cleaner into the switches, but it did not help. Any suggestions to solve this problem? Thanks for your consideration. Gerald Johnston GWRRA #174592 Newport News, VA

quit. I tried it again, and it did the same thing. Is there any possibility that the starter solenoid or the reverse solenoid could be sticking? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Gene Heaney GWRRA #180262 Daytona, FL Gene, this has been an issue—not only with the Gold Wing, but with many other bikes—since electric starters first became common on motorcycles. Your starter relay was stuck. When you turned off your Wing, it was no longer running—in that it was no longer producing spark or burning gasoline. However, the electric starter was indeed

engaged and turning the engine over. In fact, that starter may have been running continuously since you started the engine to go on the ride—not a good thing! The reason it wouldn’t start the next day is because the starter ran until it drained the battery. There’s a chance the starter motor has been damaged due to over heating, but there’s an even better chance that your current problems are due to a battery in a very low state of charge. So my suggestions are to fully charge or replace the battery and to definitely replace that starter relay. If you don’t replace it, I guarantee you it’ll stick again—maybe somewhere less convenient than your own garage. Stu

Gerald, problems like this are often caused by dirt or loose connections. You may have to actually disassemble the resume/accel switch to thoroughly clean it. It may also pay dividends to disconnect the wiring from both the cruise controller and cruise actuator to clean and tighten the connections. Stu

Starter Problems Stu, I have an ’02 GL1800 and, after a ride the other night, I drove into my garage and went to shut it off. However, it kept on running and sounded like the starter was engaged and running. The next day, I tried to start it and— nothing! After some time, I started to bump the starter switch and, after 4-5 bumps, it started and has been running fine. Yesterday, I went to back out of a friend’s carport and, when I put it in reverse mode and hit the starter button, it “jumped” once and February 2011

Noises In Speakers Hi, I have a new (to me) 1988 Gold Wing with 85K miles on it. It has recently developed a machine gun-sounding noise in the speakers that appears to be related to rpm. As I rev the engine, the noise changes, like the gun is firing faster. The noise is not consistent. At first, it started with engine start. Then, it changed to 1,000 rpm. Then, after a minute, it quieted and came in at 1,500. Finally, it quieted until 2,000 rpm, and I elected to ride it to a neighbor’s house a few blocks away (and staying below 2,000 rpm). Finally, the noise went away through the rpm range. After a night in the garage, it started at startup again. I opened the front to look behind the cluster and saw that everything appears to be electronic. I pulled the speakers, thinking I might replace them later for fidelity, and the sound disappeared. Then I discovered I could direct it to the rear speakers, or kill them and the sound. I cannot kill the front speakers without pulling them. With all radio and CB switches off, the sound is still in the speakers, like bleed over. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Maurice Beauvais GWRRA #310218 Sahuarita, AZ Maurice, it sounds as though you have radio magnetic interference affecting your speakers. The most likely cause is an arcing spark plug wire. Stu

Hard Ride My last two motorcycles were a GL1500 and a BMW K1100LT, and I ride solo. I purchased a new 2009 GL1800 while living in Tennessee. I moved back to Michigan and find the roads uneven, patched, and rough. The bike’s suspension is much stiffer than my previous rides and becomes bone-jarring on rough roads. The tires are stock Dunlop D250F, and I run the recommended pressures of 38 front and 42 rear. The bike has 7,000 miles on it. Without success, I have asked my local dealer to talk with a Honda representative. I have tried, and found, that the rear preload works best at 15 psi, putting additional weight on the front end. This does make the rear suspension stiffer. I did contact a non-Honda, local suspension shop, and they suggested Progressive front springs and going from 20wt to 10wt oil in the forks. I also understand the front steering head bearings are being replaced. I don’t want to create other problems, such as high speed wobble, etc., so what is 26

your opinion? Any suggestions would be appreciated. By the way, I enjoy your efforts very much. Norm West GWRRA #310277 Highland, MI Norm, unless you changed it, the bike already has 10 weight fork oil. I think that shop may have actually suggested changing from 10 to 20 weight. Have that shop inspect the operation of your rear shock’s preload adjuster, because it’s possible that even at a setting of 15, you may not be getting the spring compression that you expect. Finally, realize that you’re operating a bike weighing over 800 pounds. Regardless of suspension condition, brand of springs, etc., badly broken and pocked roads will make for a bad ride. I’d think the most effective course of action would be to form a committee to demand that the county fix the roads! Stu

Overcharging Stu, I have a 1986 Interstate that I purchased in November of 2009 with 51,730 miles on it. The original owner claims that he installed a new stator before I purchased the bike. I have installed the Battery Bug monitor. The monitor show that the stator is charging between 15.1 and 15.3 volts at 2,000 rpm and above. I replaced the regulator with one from my 1983 Aspencade, and it made no difference. I purchased a new regulator and installed it, and now the monitor shows that the stator is charging between 15.5 and 15.7 volts at 2,000 rpm and above. I put the original regulator back on the bike, since it does not allow for the higher charging. My question is: What else can be causing my motorcycle to charge at higher than the allowed 14.4 volts? Frank Butler GWRRA #155069 Cincinnati, OH Frank, your bike’s regulator allows charging current into the system based on the voltage it “sees” on the regulator’s black wire. That wire is connected into the bike’s ignition circuit. Over the years, dirt, corrosion, and loose pin contact within the various connectors causes a voltage drop that results in the wire “seeing” less voltage than actually exists at the positive battery terminal. The regulator therefore allows charge current into the system until the voltage on the black wire is 14.4 volts. Naturally, the voltage at the battery will be higher. In your case, there’s a 0.9 volt drop in the ignition Wing World

circuit between the battery terminal and the point at which the regulator’s black wire is attached. Cleaning the fuse contacts and all of the connector pins in the ignition circuit may reduce the voltage at the battery to an acceptable level. If not, you could re-route that black wire to a switched voltage source that reads the same as the battery terminal when the bike is running and all electrical loads are turned on. Stu

Brake Switch Problem I have a 2002 Gold Wing with 50K miles on it. My problem is that I am going through brake switches every two months. The one under the front handle bar has cruise built into it. Is this switch waterproof, or do you have any idea why I am having to replace it so often? I am looking forward to hearing back from you. Ron Lacharite GWRRA #53788 Windsor, ON, Canada Ron, those brake micro switches at the lever pivot usually last quite a long time, so a 2-month replacement interval is really unusual. Waterproof? Very few things are waterproof. Water resistant, maybe. But attacks with a high pressure car wash wand will do them in in short order. Also, are you certain that the switches themselves are faulty? Aftermarket levers and worn pivots have been known causes of the switch failing to activate. Stu Stu, thank you so very much for your reply. I have been using high-pressure wash on this in the past and have noticed the pivots not working in the past. I did not know this would cause them to break down. Thank you once again. I will stay away from high-pressure wash cycles. Ride safe. Ron Lacharite

Battery Bug Hi Stu, I bought the Battery Bug two months ago, and it indicated my Gold Wing battery needed to be replaced. After taking the battery to Advance Auto, they assured me it was fine but needed charging. The next day, I took it to a local shop. They put a load on it, and it checks out fine— just needs charging. It was still starting the bike fine. I bought a new battery, and the Bug then indicated there was a 100% battery (the battery was four years old). I also hooked the Bug to my truck, which had a new battery, and it read 100%. February 2011

So, to get the most use out of the Bug, I put it on a 2008 KLR, and it indicated the battery needed replacing I replaced it with a new battery, and the Battery Bug showed it only has 30% starting life. Do you have any idea what’s up? Thanks SGT Richard Zimmer USMC -Ret GWRRA Life Member #16540D Richmond, VA Richard, the first thing I’d need to know is what reading the Bug showed you that indicated battery replacement. If the device indicates a cranking health of 10%, shows a battery icon with an X through it, and/or beeps at you after engine shutdown, then yes—the battery is probably worn out. Or, a faulty charging system could be letting it become slowly discharged. Fully charge the battery, reinstall, and reconnect the Battery Bug. Then operate the bike through several start cycles. If the Bug still tells you that the cranking health is extremely low, believe it—regardless of what any auto parts store or cycle shop test may tell you. Their testers don’t know what requirements are being demanded of that battery. The Battery Bug does. So what’s up with the 30% reading on the KLR’s new battery? Here’s the thing most folks don’t understand about the Battery Bug—it does NOT report the percentage of battery life remaining. It reports the cranking performance of THAT battery in THAT vehicle. What does that mean, you ask? Say you have a brand new battery in your Wing, and the Bug reports its cranking health in that bike as 100%. The battery is a 270 CCA battery. Now take that battery, and install it in your truck. Though the battery hasn’t changed, the amperage required to start the vehicle certainly has, and the Battery Bug might report the cranking health of the battery at considerably less than 100% as a result. Due to a shortage of space, many bikes have batteries that are undersized for the starting requirements imposed on them by the bikes in which they’re installed. Such batteries will react much like the case of the Wing battery in the truck when monitored by the Battery Bug. That’s a GOOD thing, and it could well be the answer to your KLR battery mystery. Stu

Air Filter Location Hi Stu. Perhaps this question has been asked in the past, but I’ve never noticed it. The time has come to change the air filter on my Wing and, after watching a YouTube video on what it takes to get to the filter, I was

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Bob, someone once described a motorcycle as “two wheels, an engine, and a place to sit”. In years past, the mechanical workings of all motorcycles were right out in the open where they were easy to see and work on. Many bikes are still that way, but not bikes like the Gold Wing—especially not the GL1500 and GL1800. With the entire engine and transmission fully enclosed under plastic body panels, and with much space under there taken up by other electronic gadgetry, I see no other place to install the airbox. However, a professional technician experienced with the model should be able to cruise easily through the job in 1 1/2 hours or less. 5 1/2 hours is a ridiculous amount of time to book for an air filter change. Perhaps you have an experienced friend who could help you change the filter yourself? Stu

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Hi Stu! As a newbie, I am learning a lot from reading your “Workbench” section of Wing World, and I appreciate the concise, easily understood answers. Five months ago, we bought an ’06 GL1800/Hannigan trike. It was triked before we bought it by the dealer at 19,000 miles, so we have no idea about its prior maintenance (it was previously titled out of Tempe, Arizona.) We love the trike and have put over 10,000 miles on it in five months. My only reoccurring problem is leaking fork seals and jarring in the front end at every small road bump. Hitting a 1-inch-high asphalt patch at 30 mph will cause severe jarring in the handle bars, and it sounds like it bottomed out. In the last five months, our dealer has replaced the front seals and oil (10 wt.) twice, but they both are leaking again. He did not replace the bushings. The fork tubes are clean, with no pitting at all. I’m not sure what brand of seals he used, so I have purchased a Honda OEM seal and bushing kit to put in this time. Through reading the forums, I’ve been told that two additional things we need to do is Wing World

to go with 30-weight fork oil and also to put in the Progressive springs to smooth out the ride. My wife and I normally ride 2-up and, combined, we are adding about 500 lbs. to the load. I’ve also been told that, after going to the Progressive springs and heavier weight oil, we can disable the anti-dive without experiencing any problems. I’d really appreciate your thoughts on my leaking seals and your opinions of going with 30-wt oil, Progressive springs, and/or a disabled anti-dive. Thanks. Mike Keesling GWRRA #332278 Hot Springs Village, AR Mike, thanks for sending in this question. Your issues affect many other Members’ bikes and trikes, so please forgive the long answer. As you know, a trike kit adds significant weight to the basic bike. Plus, many trikes have had the forks raked either 4 or 6 degrees—increasing the side load experienced by the bushings. Adding to the front end’s misery is the fact that you and your Co-rider couldn’t be accused of being 90-pound weaklings. So yes—a set of aftermarket springs stronger than the originals is a good idea. I recommend 15-weight fork oil if using Progressive Suspension’s GL1800 springs. To mitigate front end nose dive during heavy braking, do not disable the GL1800’s anti-dive mechanism. Proper springs, not oil, is what suspends a bike’s weight and limits nose dive, so the whole idea of hydraulic anti-dive is not to my liking. Compression damping normally is used to slow fork compression over bumps, preventing the tire from leaving the pavement. It may slow the rate of braking nose dive, but it will not limit the total suspension travel during braking. The only way to do that with oil rather than proper springs would be to create a hydraulic lock. And that’s virtually what Honda has chosen to do using the anti-dive valve in the left fork slider. Opinions on the effectiveness of the anti-dive valve vary, but it activates only during brake application and will not affect the ride at other times. The ride harshness you’re experiencing is likely due to overloaded springs allowing the suspension to sag excessively at rest. The forks therefore have very little available travel and are bottoming over bumps. If I really wanted to get around the hydraulic anti-dive “feature”, I think the best method available is to install a set of springs properly matched to the as-loaded weight on your bike’s front wheel along with damping cartridges in both forks designed to control the action of those springs. Contact Traxxion Dynamics to discuss that option. February 2011

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Now, on to the leaking seals. You’re not alone in experiencing the frequent need for fork seal replacement. What appears to be happening in these cases, possibly due to manufacturing tolerances, is that there’s so much play between the fork tubes and bushings, the oil seals are being stretched just enough to allow seepage. New seals stop the problem for a while, but it returns with the slightest amount of seal wear. And bushing replacement isn’t necessarily the cure, either. We’ve seen several instances in which new bushings fit the fork tubes just as loosely as the ones they’d replaced. The key here is to shim or otherwise adjust the bushing/tube fit, not simply toss in a set of new bushings. So how can that be done? One method I’ve found effective is to dimple the non-coated sides of the bushings. The small ridge that rises around these

dimples further compresses the upper bushing and expands the lower bushing in their installed positions. I use an automatic center punch for this. The upper bushing must be riding on the fork tube during the procedure to prevent distortion. The lower bushing should be off the tube with the black-coated side resting on a wood surface. But because the upper bush is the one most likely to be causing the problem, and because the fit of the lower is more difficult to check, I recommend you only attempt to adjust the fit on the upper—provided it’s too loose as installed. With the fork tube removed from the slider, place the upper bushing on the fork tube. Dimple the bushing surface lightly in two places across its width directly opposite the open gap, and at points around 1/2” either side of the gap. Install the tube in the slider with the lower bush installed

and lubed, then lube the upper bush, and drive it into position. With the fork tube fully compressed in the slider, check the fit by attempting to rock the tube in the upper bushing. There should be virtually no perceptible side-to-side play at the upper bush, yet the fork tube should slide up and down smoothly and with very little drag. If it’s still too loose, either deepen the dimples, or add a few more. If you over do it a bit and the fit is too tight, simply remove the upper bush again, and dress a couple of the dimples flush with the surface using a needle file. Caution: If you see evidence of your dimpling on the black-coated side of the upper bushing, you’ve been too heavy-handed and have ruined the bushing. Easy does it. Stu ●

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ISRAEL’S CHAPTER A RECEIVES RIDER EDUCATION LEVELS TRAINING Last fall, former Directors of Rider Courses, Bob Berry and Doug Roberts, traveled to Israel to conduct a training session to bring the Israeli Chapter A up to Level II in the Rider Education Levels Program. This had been requested by the Chapter, and they paid for all of the expenses to bring Bob and Doug over to Israel. The training went well, resulting in 15 new Level II Members in the REP. We are very excited about this and would like to share this breakdown, submitted by Bob, of exactly how their three days of training progressed. — International Directors of GWRRA Rider Education, Gene and Betty Knutson

Thursday, September 9 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration and Welcome – Chapter A had packets for each participant with all of the paperwork associated with the Rider Courses. They also had the range roped off, marked, and ready prior to Bob and Doug’s arrival. 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Overview of the GWRRA Rider Education Program (Including Q&As) – Levels Program, skill development courses, seminars, Medic/First Aid, etc. Gave Members a look at what is available to them as GWRRA Members. Bob used a PowerPoint program, and the presentation was a bit of an eye opener for some, as they did not know the scope and depth of the REP. 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Riding Demo by Top Gun Champion, Doug Roberts. Doug demonstrated riding skills and greatly enhanced the program overall. He gave many of the Chapter A Members an idea of just how maneuverable a Gold Wing can be at slow speeds. Many of them were competent road speed riders but mentioned they had difficulty with the parking lot maneuvers. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Rider Evaluation – All riders performed a full-range weave exercise (ARC exercise 5) as evaluation (by Bob and Doug) of their skill level. This was an excellent addition to the program— it not only showed the Instructors who had which skills but also demonstrated to many riders that, perhaps, they were not necessarily “the best rider in the world” after all. 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch Break – The school that provided the range required that one of their employees be present during our use of the facilities. That person, Roni, a native of Israel, was a professional motorcycle instructor, so Bob recruited him to help him on the range. Over

lunch, they reviewed the exercises and Bob’s expectations for his role in instructing. Roni was most helpful. 12:45 p.m. – Close – ARC Classroom (Bob). Friday, September 10 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – ARC Range – Bob, Roni, Doug, with the riders, waited for the second section and riding the demos. With 15 riders, Bob broke them into two groups (7, 8). With Roni and Bob on the range, and Doug talking with and organizing the waiting group in the staging area, it went very smoothly. This also eliminated the need for breaks, as students had their break while waiting for the other group to finish the exercise. They also had some cone kickers who helped move things along between exercises. 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Road Captain classroom and discussion of modifications to fit local customs and laws (Bob and Doug). 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Amazing Team Challenge demonstration and practice (Doug). Saturday, September 11 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Road Captain Riding portion (group ride, changing leader/drag periodically to provide several Members the opportunity for each position). Broke into small groups, with Doug and Bob observing. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch and Road Captain review, critique and “graduation”. During lunch, several Members commented directly to Bob that they had never seen the Chapter ride so well together. 1:30 p.m. – Close – Mechanics Workshop – Doug with Zvica Slor (of Israeli’s Chapter A and a Gold Wing mechanic). This was a session requested by the Members on day one. Many of them were not familiar with the mechanics of the Gold Wing, including things like the air suspension system and settings.

OBSERVATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS Overall, this was an extremely valuable event, not only from the GWRRA recruiting perspective but in providing valued Members with some tools/skills to ride more safely and connect more closely with GWRRA. One size does not fit all. There are several local laws and customs that we found should be addressed in the classroom that are simply missing from our courses. While Bob observed this for Israel, he says he is sure it also applies to other parts of the world in which we have Chapters – such as England, New Zealand, Scandinavia, Germany, Iceland, Panama, etc. However, the range portion of the ARC is fine; the exercises apply globally. Bob says he handled this issue in the classroom by explaining that our courses were written for the U.S. and Canada and to please “discuss” points that may be missing or are not applicable to Israel. Bob says GWRRA may want to consider adding modules for countries that are going to be presenting Rider Courses. To help resolve that issue, see the next paragraph. Flexibility is needed in teaching GWRRA’s Rider Courses in a global environment. Bob expressed a wish not to consider any major deviations in the presentation of Rider Courses. However, he did note that, for the previous reasons, it might be a good idea to ask knowledgeable Members in other countries in which GWRRA plans to present courses, to review the classroom and provide suggestions to make the course relevant to that specific country. ●

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THEY SAVED OUR TRIP While traveling from Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Wing Ding 32 in Des Moines, my wife and I experienced a flat rear tire just after crossing into the U.S. at Portal, North Dakota. The valve stem had failed, so tire patching would not help. We were 90 miles from Minot, the closest city of any size, and it was late on a Sunday afternoon. Surely this would knock us off of our schedule by a couple of days, and we would miss half of Wing Ding! However, bad luck turned to good. We called Rescue Plus, and the service worked as advertised. They dispatched Stu and his tow truck from Minot; he arrived in about two hours. While waiting, we also consulted the Gold Book, and the first call was to Cecil Alg. Cecil immediately offered to swap our rim with a spare rim that still sported a recently replaced (but still very serviceable) tire. And, he offered to swap the rims that same night, even if we arrived late! When we were halfway to Minot, Cecil called to check on our progress and inquired as to whether we had anything to eat. Dory, his wife, offered pizza. Wow! We arrived at their home at 10:30 p.m. Cecil was ready with the mounted tire and a jack. Fifteen minutes later, we were dining on pizza and sharing stories with our new friends. Cecil and Dory refused any compensation, not even to cover their costs. Cecil and Dory, “thank you!” You really saved our trip, and you were a pleasure to be with. It is people like you who really make GWRRA work! Thanks also to our friends Jim and Dorothy Baker, who patiently stuck with us on their trike and helped with the loading and unloading of the Wing. Gord and Brenda Stevenson GWRRA #292340 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

and they were closing a 1 p.m.; I didn’t have time to make it there. However, on Monday, my wife, Louise, and I rode to New Smyrna Beach to retrieve my wallet. That’s when we met the most wonderful folks we have ever met in our lives. Everybody in the bank seemed to know me because they had gone beyond the call of duty to track me down. Lesley Wright, a professional teller at the Bank of America, was a real angel. She would also make a great detective, as she was able—through my purchases and other transactions on my Bank of America Debit Card—to locate the owner of the place we were renting in Hudson. So, thank you very, very much Lesley. Employers need more employees like you who go beyond the call of duty when doing their jobs. By the way, everything in my wallet was there—the cash and all my cards. Amazing! Now, on to the Good Samaritan who found my wallet—Keith Molton. I was glad that he had left a phone number so that I could personally thank him. He told me he had found my wallet behind his bike (that had been parked close to mine). It must have fallen out of my pocket and landed behind his bike. He noticed the Bank of America Debit Card and took it to the New Smyrna Beach Branch. It is people like Keith who make me proud to be a motorcyclist. Motorcyclists and bikers are really good people. Thank you very much Keith, you are a true hero in my book! Jacques and Louise Sirois GWRRA #90002 Shédiac, New Brunswick, Canada

STOLEN BIKE AND TRAILER! MOTORCYCLISTS/BIKERS (AND OTHERS) ARE REALLY GOOD PEOPLE On Friday, March 5, 2010, I rode to Daytona Beach to attend Bike Week with some Members of Chapter FL1-D2 (“The Touring Gators”). After we had toured several places and made a few purchases, we ended up at the Daytona 500 International Speedway to visit more vendors. When we walked into the Speedway, I realized that I did not have my wallet. I quickly returned to my motorcycle (in less than two minutes) to confirm my worst nightmare—I had lost my wallet! I was vacationing from Shédiac, New Brunswick, Canada, and now had no wallet, no credit cards, no driver’s license. Wow, what a nightmare. I got on the phone and cancelled all my credit cards. Thanks to one of my GWRRA riding friends, Bill Tamasy (who loaned me money), I had enough money to make more purchases and to get me back to Hudson, Florida. Thanks Bill. This is what GWRRA is all about— friends helping friends. Well, lo and behold, the next day I received a phone call from the owner of the place we were renting in Hudson, Florida. Apparently someone had found my wallet and it was now at the Bank of America in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. I just couldn’t believe it. I contacted the bank, and they confirmed that they had my wallet. But it was a Saturday, 34

Two Decembers ago, we left Ohio and headed to Mesa, Arizona for a month-long vacation. We were hauling our 2000 Candy Apple Red Honda 1500cc Aspencade in an enclosed utility trailer and stopped in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the night. When we got ready to leave the next morning, we discovered someone had stolen the trailer with our bike in it! After reporting the incident to the police and insurance companies, we proceeded to Mesa, where we hoped we could rent a motorcycle and try to enjoy our vacation. There were no Gold Wings available, and it would have been too costly to rent the few bikes that were available. Fortunately for us, however, Rick Burns of Mesa loaned us the use of his 1997 Valkyrie until we were able to settle with the insurance company and find another Gold Wing to buy. We had met Rick only briefly three years prior, which makes his “act of kindness” all the more special. He made a bad situation better and enabled us to put our troubles out of our minds for awhile while riding. Thank you, Rick. Larry and Debbe Steinhilber GWRRA #178041 Galion, Ohio

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WHAT’S NEW

IN HELMETS, HEADSETS, AND AUDIO By Dean Scott, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

erhaps there’s only so much a manufacturer can do—at least for now—to offer new designs or to improve the materials that are used to create motorcycle helmets. After all, the last few decades have already offered so many new designs and materials, such as the modular helmet and carbon fiber material, just to name a few. Still, as you’ll read, some manufacturers have found other ways to improve their helmets, such as reducing noise, adding additional features, and making their helmets lighter and more compact. But the real news in regard to helmets seems to be the advancing technology in headsets and other motorcycle audio equipment. To this end, in addition to finding new helmets that have recently been—or soon will be—offered, we also asked plenty of headset and audio equipment companies questions about their ever-changing products. Enjoy!

body (keeping it cool and dry), flip tint and clear shields, dark tint visor, and more. There are four ways to set up this helmet—with peak visor, tinted lens, clear lens, or clear lens with outer tinted flip lens. The helmet will accommodate a wide range of communicators and headsets with large speaker pockets. Plus, this helmet can be run as an open-face helmet with peak visor. It’s hard to beat all the options this helmet offers for the price, says the company. MSRP is $79.95 - $84.95. (Marshall Distributing, Inc., (800) 248-0136, marshalldistributing.com)

HELMETS TO CHECK OUT:

Vega’s new Summit 3.0 V-Com’s integrated Bluetooth communication system was a brand new offering for 2010 to provide simple built-in wireless communication. The drop-down interior visor was also new for 2010 and adds another layer of convenience for the rider. Additionally, the V-Com system was also available as an option. This helmet is dual-certified to meet the stringent ECE 22.05 standard and is designed to meet or exceed DOT standards and is available in five Honda Gold Wing colors, including Metallic Black, Candy Red, Pearl White, Pearl Yellow and Titanium (other color-match options also available). Vega says it stands out among other modular helmet offerings because of its convenient drop-down visor, dual safety standard, and integrated Bluetooth communications system—and all at an affordable price. MSRP is $269.99. (Vega Helmet, (425) 656-0683 vegahelmet.com)

What do you feel is the greatest safety advantage of your helmet, and why? “A great safety feature on this helmet is the outer flip tint lens. This allows the rider to easily flip the lens up in low light conditions, like traveling into a tunnel or in shadows, then flip it down when the conditions are bright. There’s no waiting for a transitional lens to change, it’s just an easy flip of the outer lens.”

MARSHALL DISTRIBUTING, INC.’S GM17SPC The GM17SPC open-face helmet provides an industry-leading eight vents for maximum air flow, Thermo-plastic poly alloy shell (DOTapproved), Coolmax® comfort liner to move moisture away from the

What’s the one thing you consider to be most important when choosing your type of product? “When selecting a full-face modular helmet, the most important thing is to find a model that is both feature-rich and meets high safety standards. With Vega’s Summit 3.0 VCom, you are buying a helmet that is dual-certified to meet stringent standards and offers sophisticated performance—all at a reasonable price.”

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What is the product or product line for which your company is most wellknown? “Schuberth invented the flip-up style helmet and is best known for the original flip-up helmet, the Concept. Schuberth also invented the integrated sun-visor. The Concept helmet was followed up with the C2 and now we are introducing the C3, the next generation.”

SCHUBERTH NORTH AMERICA’S C3 Schuberth entered the award-winning C3 flip-up helmet— the best-selling flip-up helmet in Europe—to the Nor th American market last year. It is the lightest (1,650 grams), quietest (under 85 dba at 65 mph), most compact flip-up helmet on the market. It can be paired with the SRC-System (which features a Cardo G4 communication system that has been integrated into an easy-to-install neck-collar) for integrated Bluetooth communications. Schuberth says the C3 is lighter, quieter, and more aerodynamic than its predecessor, the C2. It also now features an easy-to-reach sun-visor mechanism, and the latch to open the chinbar has been relocated under the chin so it is now operable with only one hand. The top vent cover is easily removable so riders can clean bugs out of the vent holes. In April of 2011, the C3W, a women’s model, will be offered and will be the first flip-up helmet specifically engineered and manufactured for women. MSRP is $699 (SRC-System is $399). (Schuberth North America, (949) 215-0893, schuberth.com)

What is the one thing you consider most unique about your particular product? “Our Noise Reduction Technology. Countless hours in Shoei’s inhouse wind tunnel have yielded a reduction of wind noise without blocking the road’s ‘informative sounds’. That’s thanks to optimal shell aerodynamics and liner components designed to prevent unwanted road noises from entering through the bottom of the helmet. The result is a maximum 2.2 decibels reduction in sound!”

SHOEI’S QWEST Shoei’s all-new touring helmet, the Qwest, embodies revolutionary noise-reduction technology, unsurpassed long-distance comfort, advanced ventilation performance, and a lightweight, balanced fit and feel. Over 50 years of helmet-building experience have combined to deliver this fine touring helmet, Shoei states. The Qwest utilizes the same materials, construction, and quality as Shoei’s RF-1100 helmet. Plus, it offers a Quick Release Self-Adjusting (QRSA) base plate system with locking mechanism that allows the motorcyclist to switch from clear to tint and back in a snap—no tools, no hassle. Shoei’s patented new spring-loaded technology eliminates the need to adjust base plates for proper sealing to ensure a wind and waterproof seal. In addition, the all-new CW-1 shield is both wider and taller than the CX-IV it replaces. It protects riders from 99% of the sun’s damaging UVA and UVB rays while Shoei’s three-dimensional injection-molding process ensures distortion-free vision. MSRP is $369.99. (Shoei North America, (714) 730-0941, shoei-helmets.com)

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ANOTHER HELMET COMPANY TO CHECK OUT: HJC HELMETS HJC’s IS-MAX BT Multi is ready for Bluetooth communication, with built-in recesses for the ChatterBox™ XBi2-H and speakers. It has an advanced polycarbonate composite shell with adjustable polycarbonate chinbar for a lightweight, superior fit and comfort, using advanced CAD technology. In addition, it has a one-touch, integrated sun shield (the smoke-tinted, 3-stage adjustable sun shield deploys quickly and easily), a single-button chinbar/faceshield release (open with one hand, even with gloves on), and an optically superior Pinlock®-prepared faceshield (the new 3D design provides 95% UV protection and is prepared for the ultimate anti-fog Pinlock insert). It also boasts a QuickSlide Shield Replacement System (for quick, secure, tool-less removal and installation) and an “ACS” Advanced Channeling Ventilation System (full front to back airflow flushes heat and humidity up and out). MSRP starts at $199.99. (HJC Helmets, (562) 407-2186, hjchelmets.com)

HEADSET AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT TO CHECK OUT: What makes your product stand out? “The other communication systems on the market are generic (not designed for a specific helmet) and require the helmet to be carved or modified in various ways—or else you have to buy the headset and then add a headset. It can end up being quite expensive. The MCS kit is complete, high-quality, and reasonably priced.”

CIMA INTERNATIONAL’S NCOM MCS KIT Most well-known for Nolan helmets and NCOM communication systems, Cima International has introduced a new NCOM MCS Kit specific for Honda Gold Wing GL1800s and GL1500s. This kit includes everything that a Gold Wing rider needs: A stereo headset (speakers, microphones and wiring) and a lower cord that will plug into the Gold Wing. It allows the rider and passenger to communicate using the Gold Wing audio system, will work with the CB, will allow both riders to listen to music, etc. It is easy to install into the Nolan helmets (N-103, N-43, N-90) without having to modify the shell or the inside of the helmet, as the helmet is ready for this headset. The MCS is a complete kit that plugs directly into the bike and does not require any of the Bluetooth electronics that the other NCOM headsets require. The company adds that the sound quality is excellent both for voice and music. MSRP is $149.95, including the lower cord. (Cima International, (866) 243-5638, nolan-usa.com)

What is the one thing you consider most unique about your particular product? “Simplicity is the key factor that makes our mic splitter a popular choice for making on-bike phone calls. We were first to market with this design, which makes use of the AUX input of the bike for GPS and a paired cell phone. Where other solutions are more complex and make changes to signal paths on the factory radio, our product simply

provides the needed feature passively so that nothing is changed on the bike’s factory radio. This simplicity means less expense, more reliability, and an overall ‘install and forget about it’ experience.” EDSETS, LLC’S MICSPLITTER EdSets’ Microphone Signal Splitter for Bluetooth GPS (aka “MicSplit”) is designed specifically for the Gold Wing GL1500 or GL1800, including Valkyries, and, adds the company, has excellent performance characteristics with Honda factory radio systems. Its design is passive and does not require any operation after installation. It does not consume any power and does not require any configuration or attention during use, or periods of non-use. With no need for any modifications to factory wiring during installation, there are no changes in signal paths to re-route music or other inputs to intercom (where quality may suffer). Using the mic splitter with Bluetooth (BT) GPS and BT Phone allows the rider to leave his or her phone in the trunk or jacket pocket and operate it remotely using the touch screen of the GPS. This enhances safety, convenience, and interoperability of on-board electronics. Other systems often require riders to handle the phone. The Signal Splitter allows for simultaneous use of Intercom, CB, cell phone paired to GPS, GPS Nav announcements, XM Radio (GPS accessory), GPS WX, Traffic, GPS Music Player, all when GPS is on AUX input. And, in late 2010 and 2011, the mic splitters now have signal boost to enhance transmitted voice signal when making cell phone calls via Bluetooth GPS and paired cell phone. MSRP is $70. (EdSets, LLC, (937) 271-4077, edsets.com)

What highlights do you feel make your company unique from competing companies? “Our experience in the motorcycle audio marketplace— 34 years—combined with the fact that all J&M products are tested on an actual Honda Gold Wing under normal riding conditions, prior to release into the marketplace.”

J&M CORPORATION’S INTEGRATED HEADSET FOR HJC IS-MAX BT HELMET J&M states that HJC IS-MAX helmets are some of the most popular for the Gold Wing rider and that they now offer a top-quality headset—called J&M’s Integrated Headset for the HJC IS-MAX BT—that is both easy to install and performs well with it. The headset also allows for a professional-type installation into the helmet without significant interior or exterior helmet modifications. J&M adds that its headset offers superior audio performance with wide-fidelity ultra-slim helmet speakers, the best combination of wind/ambient noise reduction and overall voice clarity (with the high-output AeroMike® III miniature microphone), an integrated (no-clamp) design that makes professional installation a snap, and a versatile and convenient two-piece hook-up cord system that allows these headsets to be connected to any factory installed motorcycle audio system ever built, just by interchanging the lower section hook-up cord (sold separately). MSRP is $169.99. (J&M Corporation, (800) 358-0881 (International) and (520) 624-7000, jmcorp.com)

What is the one thing you consider most unique about your particular product? “It’s a unique, patented product, and there’s nothing like it on the market. It allows both the rider and the passenger to toggle control both microphones ‘On/Off’.”

MORPH SOLUTIONS INC.’S MIC-MUTES Morph Solutions, Inc. is the manufacturer and distributor of Mic-Mutes, with kit versions for all years of Honda Gold Wing GL1500s, GL1800s, Valkyrie Interstates, and any bike with the JMCB-2003DU. The company states that Mic-Mutes remove wind and road noises from the intercom and work with any headset; they’re simple to install (plug-in installation; no wires to cut/splice) and are controlled by CB PTT switches already on the bike. MSRP for GL1500 kit, GL1800 kit, or Valkyrie Interstate kit is $134.95; for GL1500 kit + opt CB PTT switch or GL1800 kit + opt CB PTT switch is $154.95; and for JMCB-2003DU kit is $119.95. (Morph Solutions Inc., (412) 787-1182, Mic-Mutes.com)

MORE HEADSET/AUDIO COMPANIES TO CHECK OUT: BikeMP3 BikeMP3’s GL1800 MP3 changer GL2WAY CB Communication System offers a CB radio that’s under $500 for all Honda GL1800 models. The company says it’s the first option to the expensive OEM. The company currently offers GL1800 CB Radio with optional GPS and FRS integration and a Bluetooth option for the GL1800. In 2011, it says it plans to introduce an integrated GL1800 Bluetooth option. MSRP is $498.99. (BikeMP3, (702) 465-4066, bikemp3.com)

iMC MOTORCOM All iMC Motorcom headsets have new, detachable speakers and a heavy-duty microphone, including their: Headset kit for Honda Gold Wing, with lower cable; spare speaker and microphone for Honda Gold Wing, no lower cable; full-face headset kit for Honda Gold Wing, with lower cable; 1/2 helmet headset kit for Honda The HS G15 full-face headset kit for Honda GW. Gold Wing, with lower cable; headsets made to fit into Nolan, Scorpion EXO, and Vega Summit; Honda Gold Wing Passenger Mic Mute and volume control; and pair of replacement detachable speakers with premium acoustic padding. MSRPs from $30 - $120. (iMC Motorcom, (800) 560-0613, imcmoto.com)

UPBEAT AUDIO LLC UpBeat Audio says its Boostaroo 12volt powered amplifier, with a 2-way splitter, increases volume by 400 percent so that a rider can hear his or her audio without adjusting the volume, thus allowing riders to hear over road and bike noise. MSRP is $59.99. (UpBeat Audio LLC, (800) 800-4354 or (616) 837-9500, boostaroo.com) ●

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the Most Underrated Weather Hazard By Don Francisco, Chapter IL-A Rider Educator Lightning is the most underrated weather hazard. On average, only floods kill more people. Lightning is most often seen in thunderstorms. In fact, lightning is what makes thunderstorms. And lightning makes every single thunderstorm a potential killer. However, forecasting when and where lightning will strike is not yet possible and, most likely, it never will be. In the United States, lightning routinely kills more people each year than do tornadoes or hurricanes. Only lightning can strike outside the storm itself and is the first thunderstorm hazard to arrive and the last to leave. It knows no boundaries.

Why It’s So Hazardous and Where to Take Cover Since lightning is so unpredictable, no one can guarantee an individual or group absolute protection from lightning. However, knowing and following proven lightning safety guidelines can greatly reduce the risk of injury or death. While no place is 100 percent safe from lightning, some places are much safer than others. Buildings that are NOT SAFE (even if they are “grounded”) have exposed openings. In addition, convertible vehicles offer no safety from lightning—even if the top is “up”. Other vehicles that are NOT SAFE during lightning storms are those which have open cabs, such as golf carts, tractors, and construction equipment. This said, of course motorcycles and trikes also fall into the category of unsafe vehicles during lightning. The safest location during a thunderstorm is inside a large, enclosed structure with plumbing and electrical wiring. If lightning strikes the building, the plumbing and wiring will conduct the electricity better than a human body. If you are using any electrical appliances or plumbing fixtures (including corded telephones and computers), and a storm is overhead, you are putting yourself at risk! If no buildings are available, then an enclosed metal vehicle—such as an automobile, van, or school bus—makes a decent alternative. If you are inside a vehicle, put the windows up and avoid contact with any conducting paths leading to the outside of the vehicle.

More Information on Lightning and Taking Refuge from It Lightning can strike as far as 10 miles from the area where it is raining, and many people are unaware of how far lightning can strike from its parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance. Seek safe shelter immediately! Remember this lightning safety rule: When thunder roars, go indoors and stay there until 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder. DON”T wait for the rain to start before seeking shelter, and don’t leave shelter just because the rain has ended.

There is NO SAFE PLACE outdoors during a lightning storm. If stuck outdoors on a highway, you could find a highway overpass, park the bike and get as high as possible from the road—high enough to be out of any water—on the embankment between the highway and the bottom of the bridge. At the same time, DO NOT touch the metal of the bridge. You are trying to get away from metal and water conductors. (Water and metal are excellent conductors of electricity.) Lightning can be as hot as 54,000°F (30,000°C)— a temperature that is five times hotter than the surface of the sun! The current from a lightning flash will easily travel for long distances. The average lightning bolt carries about 30,000 amps of charge and has 100 million volts of electric potential. These amounts can burn through ANY insulator (even the ceramic insulators on power lines!) Besides, the lightning bolt may just have traveled many miles through the atmosphere, which, itself, is a good insulator.

LIGHTNING QUICK FACTS:

• Lightning often strikes the SAME PLACE REPEATEDLY if it is a tall, isolated object. Most • lightning victims are IN OPEN AREAS OR NEAR A TREE. IN • FLORIDA, lightning KILLS MORE PEOPLE than all other storm-related weather events.

Last Resort Outdoor Risk Reduction Tips: NO PLACE outside is safe when lightning is in the area, but if you are caught outside with no safe shelter anywhere nearby the following actions may reduce your risk: Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges, or peaks. NEVER lie flat on the ground. NEVER use a tree for shelter. NEVER use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter. Immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water. Stay away from objects that conduct electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines, windmills, etc.). UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should ANY of the above actions be taken if a building or an all-metal vehicle is nearby.

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• Victims DO NOT carry an electrical charge and may need immediate medical attention. • Monitor the victim and begin CPR or AED, if necessary. • Call 911 for help. (Information from: The National Weather Service, Lightning Safety, at nws.noaa.gov)

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CONNECTING THE DOTS OF OUR NORTHEAST TRIP, Part 2

By Robert Laford, GWRRA #126196, of Petersham, Massachusetts

Rick (left) and I reach our ultimate destinationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Four Corners Memorial in Madawaska, Maine.

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hen we last left Robert Laford and his riding buddy, Rick Oliver, they had just spent their second night on the road with friends in Greenville, Maine. The next day, they were headed to their “connect the dots” destination of the Four Corners Memorial in Madawaska, Maine. Here is where their story resumes…

Meeting Mrs. Moose Our third day of travel was to take us to the most northeastern town in the United States—Madawaska, Maine. As we left the Moosehead Lake area in Maine, we came across an area where not only are there “Moose Crossing” signs but flashing lights as well that accompany each sign. That’s due to the prevalence of past “car versus moose” interactions. And, sure enough, we got a chance to see Mrs. Bulwinkle having her breakfast in a nearby marsh. We stopped to watch her for awhile, and we certainly appreciated that she was off the road and not in our path. A bit farther up the road, the oncoming traffic was flashing its lights; we took that as a sign that a police officer was ahead. But we found none and, so, drew the conclusion that another moose must have been in the road but had departed before we passed.

Heading Farther North We stopped for breakfast at Elaine’s Café in Milo. On their diner placemats was some information, from a historical perspective, of the community. We found that the river that runs through town was a major route a century ago for the logging industry to get their product to market. It told of the lives of the River Drivers, who would move the logging harvest down the river—a very dangerous and sometimes fatal job—for fourteen hours a day between April and June. The multitude of truck traffic we had seen on the road the day before—with its loads of logs and lumber—are today’s “River Runners”, moving the product to market.

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In Milo, we picked up Route 11 and followed that north all the way to the Canadian border. Traffic became light, and we were enjoying the solitude that we found on the road. There was an occasional vehicle, passing truck, or wave from a fellow rider as we worked our way north. There is no doubt why Maine is called the “Pine Tree State”. The sweet fragrance of the pine forest greeted us along our ride. The conservation efforts of the logging industry were evident as well, and we saw a number of markers along the road that showed replanting dates of the renewable resource the pine forests provide. Every now and then, through the curvy, forested route, Mount Katahdin played “peak”-a-boo with us as we caught a glimpse of his crown of clouds urging us to come closer. North of Millinocket, the road turned to follow the east branch of the Penobscot River. As any good rider knows, squiggly lines on the map that follow a river are usually good motorcycle roads, and this route was no exception! The road climbed to a plateau that gave us an open view to Mt. Katahdin and the mountain range in Baxter State Park to our west. Mount Katahdin, which means “The Greatest Mountain”, is the highest mountain in Maine and was named by the Penobscots, the Native Americans who called the region home. The road opened up and straightened out some as it moved away from the river valleys. It became this grand tarmac of ribbon, cutting through the countryside like a big carnival ride of ups and downs, lefts and rights. Each time we crested a ridge, we got a peek of ribbon off in the distance, just before we dipped down to the valley floor with a sweep left or right before climbing back to the next overlook. When the view opened up to the mountain range to the west, the mountains gave a boisterous greeting—with a gusty wind—to say hello.

Reaching Our Destination “Dot” Route 11 ends in Fort Kent, Maine at the Canadian border. There, we picked up the very most northern end of Route 1. This is where Route 1 begins (or ends, depending on how you look at it) its journey down the Eastern Seaboard to Key West, some 2,377 miles south of where we were!

Route 1 follows the Saint John River. The river is the dividing line between Maine and New Brunswick, and we were treated to the views of a couple of American Bald Eagles soaring along the river’s route. They acted as sentries as they tended to their fishing duties. Madawaska is the next town, and was the original goal for our adventure. Just north of the center of town, we pulled into the Four Corners Park (madawaskafourcorners.org ). We were three days into our trip and had covered 880 miles (with 25 road hours) to reach this “dot” on our planned ride. The Four Corners Park is significant to motorcyclists because Madawaska, and the park, comprise the most northeastern community in the United States and is one of the stops for the Southern California Motorcycle Association’s “U.S.A. Four Corners Tour” (usa4corners.org). The other three corners are Key West, Florida, San Ysidro, California, and Blaine, Washington. Riders who want to complete this challenge must hit each of those spots within a 21-day timeframe. The people of Madawaska built the park as a thank-you to the motorcycling community. This town is the only one of the four corners to have such a park and memorial for the riders. It is a wonderful spot to visit, filled—in all the granite stones that have been purchased and dedicated by riders, families, and members of the community—with the memories of tour completers and other motorcyclists. We were able to find several stones that were in place courtesy of some friends who had completed the “Four Corners Ride”, and who had visited the park. Before we left, we picked up a form so we, too, could be a permanent part of the Four Corners Memorial by purchasing a granite stone.

decided it was time to stretch our legs and do a little in-town tour by foot. We came across a couple of neighborhood kids who were selling some fresh vegetables in front of their house. I couldn’t help but wonder if their mom knew they had raided her garden out back to gain a little spending money and help satisfy a couple of passing motorcyclists’ hunger! The guys at the fire station were happy to see us and to hear about our ride. Their hopes were that our visit would not be interrupted by any emergency calls, and that wish came true as we spent an evening of storytelling and friendship. The next morning, as another dawn broke, it provided a beautiful view and welcoming sunshine. As we left Caribou and headed for the New Brunswick border, a large red-tailed hawk cautiously watched from his perch, overlooking the nearby farmlands, as we passed. We were riders and birds of prey alike—looking for breakfast!—and we remarked to each other about the crops that were glistening in the new day’s sunshine. We believed that it was wheat filling the hillside and realized that the town’s name, Plantation, was very appropriate! Parked at a boardwalk in New Brunswick, along the Saint John River.

Heading South Again We continued down Route 1 into Caribou, Maine, where we were scheduled to meet up with more friends on our “connect the dots” ride. Captain GB and our friends at the Caribou Fire Department were waiting for our arrival and visit. But before we stopped to say hello, we

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Entering Canada Our border crossing took us into Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The border agent offered a suggestion for breakfast, and we found the Hill Top Restaurant, which overlooks the falls and gorge, in the center of town. The falls set on the Saint John River, and afterward we followed the river throughout this fourth day of travel. The falls and gorge offer a great view, even though the draught-like summer weather did not provide the large amount of water that the springtime pictures in the visitor’s center had shown. The falls are also home to the Grand Falls Generating Station, which provides electrical power by use of a hydroelectric dam. Leaving the visitor’s center, we could hear music and found that there was a local country band playing Jimmy Buffet tunes across the street at a farmers market. This was some local flavor that we couldn’t pass up. We browsed the foods and the artisans’ works that were on display and came back to the bikes with apples, fudge, and home-baked double chocolate chip cookies. (We convinced ourselves that we got partial credit for the apples!) Welcomed back to Calais, Maine, on the shores of the St. Croix River.

We then found that there are two routes that follow the Saint John River south. One is Route 2, a limited access highway on the west side of the river, and the other is Route 105, which runs a rural course along the east side of the river. To paraphrase Robert Frost, we chose the road lesstraveled, and that made all the difference! Occasionally, the two roads would come into view of each other, and we could see those traveling in tandem on the multi-lane roadway at 110 kph. They seemed oblivious to the local treasures and beauty adjacent to the blur outside their windows. Along the more leisurely route, we were allowed to take in the local flavor and color, including the world’s longest covered bridge in Hartland, New Brunswick and a front yard of trees full of colorful bras and panties that announced an impending event—“Sarah’s Bridal Shower”. Several communities along the Saint John have capitalized on the water resource that meanders through their towns and have built boardwalks to complement the river. A stroll down the boardwalk gave us a gander of the nearby fishermen to one side and the pedestrians visiting the shops on the other side of the street.

Another “Dot”, Then Back South Again Another “dot” on our route plan was a stop in Fredericton, New Brunswick to visit another friend. We met up with Hal, a fellow rider who would frequently leave New Brunswick on a Friday to meet up with fellow riders in Massachusetts for a Saturday ride. As he joked now, however, that was “a few years ago, when his knees would allow the long miles for a ride with New England friends, then back home again to New Brunswick at the end of the weekend”. Even though it was a short visit, it was time well-spent with a friend, as had been all our stops thus far. We wanted to make the border back into Maine before the day’s end, so we crossed from St. Stephen into Calais, where we found a place to bunk for the night on the shores of the St. Croix River. The motel and cabin complex had a restaurant on-site, so we chose to

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put the bikes to bed for the night and enjoy a quiet evening on the water’s miles and six days. Our final ride day was just for ourselves as we made edge. The tide was low when we first arrived, and our cabin had a long front our way back home to Massachusetts. yard full of smooth rocks that drew us to explore the shoreline. By the time we called it a night, our footprints had all washed away Last “Dot”, Then Home! and the stones were hidden by the rising tide. Although our trip’s initial goal was to meet up with very speThe next morning, we decided to get on the road early and run the cific friends along our route, we had met many more friends along 100 miles between Calais and Bangor along the Airline Road before the way. After all, as motorcyclists, we always find a welcoming stopping for breakfast. The condition of the road was very good, but it smile, wave, or handshake—and make friends—wherever our was also very remote. The town lines were marked with numbers instead rolling tires lead us. of names, like “Entering TWP 2.” But before those tires led us all the way back home to park the bikes The road’s lonely character—with its distant mountains in view— in our own garages, there was one final “dot” to connect to on our tour. combined with our first overcast morning and made us a bit melancholy. That “dot” was a stop at the University of New Hampshire as we passed We knew we were headed to our last rendezvous with a friend that we had through Durham on Route 155A. planned for this ride. UNH has its own Dairy Bar, located at the train depot on campus. There were few others on the road on this early Sunday morning ride, This student-run ice cream shop offers some of the most generous portions but a lone rider passed us with a giant wave and a big, beaming smile. He anywhere, and some very good ice cream at that! We made it a treat to snapped us out of our funk, reminding us that we were still on our bikes reward ourselves for a successful trip. and still having an adventure. Now it’s time to start thinking about our next “connect the dots” Though our schedules did not allow us to, we would have liked to ride; we’re sure you’re doing the same this winter. Hope you plan to see have followed the coastal roads south. For the first time on our entire trip, some fun and exciting friends, waypoints, and destinations along the we instead jumped onto an interstate and headed to Down East Maine. Yet way. We certainly do—wherever our next trip takes us! ● even that route—at highway speeds from Bangor and south to Portland—offered us great scenery and some glimmers of early fall colors in the trees on this late summer’s ride. We pulled off the highway about thirty miles north of that night’s destination because we wanted to ride a bit of the coast from Portland to Wells, Maine. Just by chance, at the exit we took, there was a Delorme Maps office and visitor’s center. We took a break to wander through their store and look at all the maps they had available. With the cracking open of a map, we started dreaming of future adventures. The overcast clouds held their rain until we were about five miles out of Wells Beach. These were our first sprinkles since first hitting the road days earlier. Originally, we had planned to stop at the beach and walk the nearby jetty. But we changed our course when the rain grew steadier. Our final night’s stop was at our friends C & M’s place in Wells. With a walk to nearby Mike’s Clam Shack (on Route 1), we enjoyed our evening with fresh seafood and a couple of cold beverages. After all, our feet were up for the night and our bikes were covered from the rain. The final “dot” on our trip—the Dairy Bar Our trip’s goals and “dots” to meet with our friends— at the University of New Hampshire. plus our selected “waypoints”—had taken place over 1,600

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Last year’s official Atlantic Ocean start—March 12, 2010 on the shore at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, with 11 Members. (Photo by Orman G. Broadway)

WELL, IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMING, but we promised to eventually share with you more participants’ stories from the very first “40 to Phoenix Ride”. If you remember, we first ran a story about this ride in June of last year (“The ‘40 to Phoenix Ride’: Because GWRRA Rocks!”, page 62). The main article was written by Greg and Tina McKinney (GWRRA #275225, of Cord, Arkansas), who were instrumental in starting that first ride. And one participant’s story (by Orman G. Broadway, GWRRA #277211, of Barnegat, New Jersey) was also included. Well, that inaugural ride in 2010 was such a hit that it has led to the ride being held again this year in March. So, to help kick off that event, we’d like to share with you two more stories from 2010 “40 to Phoenix” participants—one from a Member who started off on the East Coast of the U.S., and another from a Member who joined up with the ride in Phoenix after arriving from the West Coast. But first, here is a quick update on the next, rapidly approaching coast-to-coast international ride!

—Sharon Stanley TIME IS FLYING BY, AND THE SECOND ANNUAL “40 TO PHOENIX RIDE” is going to be here before we all know it. It’s official: On March 11, 2011, we will depart Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and ride in to many sunsets on the way to Phoenix, San Diego, and, finally, Ensenada, Mexico. (See more details in the Events section of this issue of Wing World.) The flyer for the ride is located on the 40tophoenix.org website and will continue to be updated. Hotels have been chosen, and local Chapters are being asked, if they are able, to host a social for each of the locations in which we will stop, including Dandridge, Tennessee; Memphis, Tennessee; El Reno, Oklahoma; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Phoenix, Arizona; and San Diego, California. In fact, the local Chapter of Wilmington, North Carolina, Chapter NC-Q, will host a pre-ride brief and dinner on March 10, 2011, from 6-8 p.m., at the Carolina BBQ, 2703 North College Road, Wilmington, North Carolina. I had the pleasure of meeting with them, and they actually have four bikes already that are going to join us for the entire trip and four or five bikes that will ride out to Dandridge, Tennessee with us. So remember, you don’t have to ride the entire ride…just join us for as long as you can! Come out to meet and greet us at one of the stops and, if you’re so inclined, ride with us to the next town, state line, or next stop. It’s going to be an awesome ride…again!

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5,000 Miles Behind a 100-Gallon Pepsi Can By Jerry “JJ” Jones, GWRRA #55820, of Jacksonville, North Carolina

Jerry “JJ” Jones spent 5,000 miles behind fellow “40 to Phoenix” rider Jerry Boswell (seen here with his GL1500 and Pepsi can trailer in Phoenix) and says he loved every minute of it.

This story is about the“40 to Phoenix Ride”held last March 12-20 and an amazing person I met during the ride. Now even though we live only about 50 miles apart, Jerry Boswell and I had never before ridden together. Jerry rides with NC-D2, the Palace City Wings from New Bern, North Carolina, and I ride with NC-F, the Crystal Coast Wings from Jacksonville, North Carolina. Jerry is retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and from his own construction business (now run by his son). While in the USMC, Jerry was on the International Marksmanship Team and competed for nine years. He also served in Vietnam as a Section Leader within an aircraft squadron. All of this I learned while on the coast-tocoast ride with Jerry. But here is what I think is truly amazing about Jerry—at the time he was 73 years old and mostly blind in one eye, yet he was able to handle his GL1500 and trailer the entire trip with no problems. In fact, the only problem Jerry had was riding in the dark with his limited vision. Plus, during the entire ride, I never once heard Jerry complain about anything. He never mentioned being cold, wet, tired, or hungry. He never complained about the roads ridden nor the hours in the saddle. Now Jerry had built his own homebuilt trailer to pull behind his Wing. He said he’d used a small trailer from Harbor Freight, cut down in width to fit an aluminum fuel tank from a dump truck. Since New Bern is the place where Pepsi was founded, Jerry said he’d decided to paint the trailer as a Pepsi can. The only real difference is that he listed it as holding 100 gallons, versus just 12 ounces. I spent the majority of the ride following Jerry and his Pepsi can trailer. Never once did I worry about what he was doing as we rode along, and I loved every minute of the ride. The first two days of the ride, we arrived at each stopping point after dark, and a few of us discussed splitting off in order to leave earlier so we could make the next day’s stop before dark. Greg McKinney, who had coordinated the ride, agreed this was a good idea. It worked well for a number of riders, and we had a nice little group of four bikes. Since our group was small, we didn’t worry too much about front-to-back communications; we relied instead on riders paying attention and riding their own ride. However, once we got into Texas, we were notified by Greg about a winter storm brewing in New Mexico. We stopped in Amarillo, Texas to wait for the main group to catch up so we could determine a safe route to get to Phoenix. After a discussion, our group decided to turn south through New Mexico and below the mountains (adding over 100 miles to the trip), while the main group decided to continue on the original route. Ray Latta had joined us in Amarillo and agreed to guide us south through New Mexico. Since Ray lives in this area, we quickly agreed to follow him, even though he had no CB for communications. Since we were not too big on front-to-back communications, this didn’t present a problem for any of us, and we had a nice safe ride. After leaving Portales, New Mexico the next morning, we headed to Roswell. When we stopped for fuel, we spoke with Greg, and he informed us that the events at the GWRRA Headquarters were being delayed the next day for a couple of hours. This made the decision to continue south around the Sacramento Mountains a little easier. And even though this added another 100 miles to the trip, we all agreed it was worth the extra hours in the saddle in order to have a safe ride. We all made it to Phoenix safely and had a great time. While in Phoenix, we met a couple named Kevin and Sandy from Michigan. They were “snow birding” for the winter in the North Phoenix RV Park we were at. This couple went out of their way to make everyone feel welcomed and helped put on a great lunch for everyone. Later, they even invited Jerry and me to sleep in their toy hauler for the night. The following morning, Jerry and I watched the rest of the group leave for California. We had known we 54

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wouldn’t be able to go with them all the way to the West Coast, so we headed back East. We made it to Las Cruces, New Mexico that night. During our ride, we decided to take a day off from the interstate for a little sightseeing tour. The next morning, we rode to the White Sands Missile Range to look at its outdoor display of rockets and bombs. Later, we rode farther north to the White Sands National Monument, where the actual white sand dunes are located. What beautiful clean, white sand it is! It reminded me of sugar. After a full day off of the interstate, it was time to get headed east again. So we went back into Texas and got on I-20 at Pecos. But after a night in Odessa, we woke up to find a storm was coming along behind us. It was a long day, but we made it to Longview, Texas, where a niece of Jerry’s lives. We had a good dinner at the Catfish Village and a good night’s sleep. The following morning, we stopped in Shreveport, Louisiana for breakfast with one of Jerry’s brothers. After breakfast, we got a tour of his business and another one of Jerry’s brothers joined up for a visit. But since we still had that storm behind us, we had to make some miles quickly. It was another long day of 500-plus miles under our wheels before we stopped just east of Birmingham, Alabama. The storm finally caught up with us that night. With only 580 miles to go, we decided to take it easy in the rain and made it a twoday ride instead. After that, and after 5,000-plus miles riding together, I bid Jerry and his Pepsi can farewell. I had to make it the final 50 miles home on my own. I’d like to thank everyone who made this ride such a great time, and I wish them all the best for the future. This was a great trip, and I’d do it all over again— including riding behind Jerry and his Pepsi can trailer!

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And for you, my fellow Chapter Members, thank you so very much. You all helped me get through one of the most difficult times of my life while I was out in Phoenix. You see, my wife, Betty, was at our home in Tijuana, Mexico when her SUV caught on fire inside our garage. The fire started before she, my granddaughter, and son could even get out of the SUV (thank God my other daughter was there and was able to help them get out; they were all okay). My fellow Chapter Members helped me to calm down and to do what was right because, as I said, I was in Phoenix at the time to meet up with the “40 to Phoenix”riders. Thank you, again. Now, talk about building relationships. This was the chance of a lifetime to make new GWRRA family friends, and I thank God for all of you really nice people. It was awesome! And it sure makes me feel good to be a part of GWRRA. For those of you who visited my country of Mexico and my city of Tijuana, thank you. We hope you all enjoyed the time you spent there. (I know that you were pleased with the food that you ate. Then again, as Goldwingers, we love food, don’t we?) Also, it was sure nice to see the city of Tijuana officials recognize GWRRA as the great organization that it is. Mr. Gerardo Delgado, who is the manager of the Hotel Pueblo Amigo (where we all had a great breakfast) and also the sub-secretary of tourism for the city of Tijuana, met with us and presented Greg McKinney with a plaque that thanked GWRRA for its first official visit to the city. We hope that, in 2011, many more GWRRA Members can visit our city, and we are working on some really nice door prizes for those who decide to do the next “40 to Phoenix Ride” all the way to Mexico. In fact, one of the door prizes will be a 1- or 2-night free stay at the 5-star Hotel Pueblo Amigo. There may also be a lobster dinner for two (fresh lobster right out of the sea), a set of leather chaps, and a custom-made vest. There hopefully will also be many more prizes, so we hope many more riders will join us this year in Mexico! ●

By Javier Chavez, GWRRA #289717, of Tijuana, Mexico I would like to tell you how great a ride this was. For me, it was the best ride of my life! I got the chance to meet some very nice people. And even though we were only meeting for the very first time, it seemed like we had been friends for a long time! (Also, it was fun to find out that I was the first official GWRRA Member from Mexico to visit the GWRRA Headquarters.) Plus, one of the many things that I discovered was how important GWRRA’s Rider Education Program is to all of us. Even though it was the first time many of us were riding together, we all looked and rode as if we had been doing it together for a very long time. I’m sure it is because we have all had the same Rider Ed training from GWRRA. It was a real pleasure to see!

Javier Chavez, GWRRA’s International Representative for Mexico, rode from his home in Tijuana, Mexico to meet up with the “40 to Phoenix” riders in Phoenix. After riding with them to San Diego, he then escorted some of them to Tijuana.

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Wing Ding 32, which was held in Des Moines, Iowa, was the setting for the awarding of the International Rider Education Merit Awards. Additionally, the Rider Educator of the Year was presented to the top Educator in the Association (including all of the North Continent, New Zealand, England, Denmark, Puerto Rico, and Israel). Nominations were submitted by those having knowledge of the efforts of these fine Educators, stating why they should be considered for the prestigious award. The number of nominations far exceeded the awards to be presented, and the International Rider Education Staff was asked to choose the final nominees. At the Masters Breakfast held at Wing Ding, there were four Merit Awards presented for Medic First and four for Motorist Awareness. Following the presentation of those awards, the International Staff awarded 15 Rider Education Merit Awards to Educators from across the world. Then, in a unanimous selection, the winner of the 2009-2010 Rider Educator of the Year award was presented to West Virginia Senior District Educator, Don Henrey, Sr. Don has taken the Rider Education Program in West Virginia to new heights in his effort to bring educational opportunities to the Members. Don has become a certified Rider Coach in both the ARC and TRC, filling a tremendous need within the Region. He has traveled at his own expense to attend training in Ohio, as well as volunteering to assist teaching Rider Courses within Wing World

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Rider Education Merit Awards 2009-2010 Annually, the GWRRA Rider Education Program recognizes and honors outstanding Educators who have distinguished themselves through performance and dedication above and beyond their peers. These awards are announced and presented during the Masters Breakfast held at each Wing Ding. While all of our Educators are hardworking and exhibit dedication throughout the year, the following were singled out for their “going the extra distance” for the Members in the performance of their duties. Last year, we awarded Merit Awards in all Rider Education Programs (i.e., Medic First, Motorist Awareness, as well as the overall Rider Educator awards). As mentioned previously, one individual was then selected from the list of nominees and was honored as the GWRRA Educator of the Year.

GWRRA EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR:

Don Henrey, Sr. District Educator

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Tina Prince the Region at the Virginia Convention. His interest in Medic First, along with the other outstanding Instructors, has led West Virginia to now possess one of the most productive Medic First Programs in the Region. It is through hard work, and a team attitude, that Don—along with the other fine Officers of West Virginia—has built a solid foundation for Rider Education within West Virginia. Congratulations to Don, and also to his lovely wife, Charlotte, who has been there for Don and the Members through it all. ●

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f you have never traveled to Knoxville, or the East with favorites like the Mast General Store, Bliss Tennessee region, then you are in for a big advenHome Store, and the gift shop in the Knoxville Visitor ture this coming July! Center. Situated in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, ARTS & CULTURE — Downtown Knoxville is Knoxville offers an impressive mix of shopping, dinalso a vibrant fine arts community that highlights East ing, entertainment, and cultural activities. Nowhere is Tennessee’s unique character and appeal. It’s bursting this more obvious than in the downtown area. with art activity, from the Emporium Center for Arts Knoxville’s downtown is thriving and serves as & Culture to the Knoxville Museum of Art to fantasa central hub for entertainment and activity. tic performances at the Tennessee and Bijou Theatres, Whether you’re looking for a great meal, a unique and more. shopping experience, or a vibrant music scene, BARS & NIGHTLIFE — Looking for a night there’s fun for everyone. out on the town? Downtown comes to life at night! DINING — Dining is a delight in downtown There’s live music on tap every night at the many Knoxville! Restaurants of any type and style are availnightclubs in the historic Old City and Market able, ranging from casual to upscale dining—and Square areas. Try heading to the Downtown Grill everything in between! Whether you’re looking for a and Brewery to experience micro-brewery and downtown eatery staple, such as the Downtown Grill music or Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria to enjoy The Tennessee Theatre and Brewery, visiting one of the many restaurants on tasty food and live music, including national, as well (Photo courtesy of the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation.) Market Square, sampling Calhoun’s famous ribs, or as local and regional, acts. enjoying a decadent filet mignon at Regas, downtown can please any palate. As you’re sure to discover, Downtown Knoxville will not disappoint SHOPPING — It’s also the perfect place to “shop ’til you drop”, with you on your trip to Wing Ding this summer. If you’re looking for dining, boutiques and elegant antique stores that line the streets. In fact, for many, unique shopping, events and activities, art and music, and more, downtown shopping is the main attraction in this bustling downtown district. Market Knoxville has it all right there for you to enjoy! Square District, Gay Street, and the Old City all offer a great variety of stores, For more information on this year’s Wing Ding, visit wing-ding.org.

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1976 Gold Wing. In good condition, but partly disassembled (I was working on restoring it to its orig. cond. Moving; must sell. Will sell all or part out. Have Vetter fairing (w/ radio), bags, and trunk. Also has king/queen seat. Bike has 43K mi.; motor runs. Have all the parts to put it back together. (937) 440-6950. 1982 GL1100 Interstate. Brandywine. Well-maintained and garage kept. 53K mi. New stator and rectifier. AM/FM/CD, and more. $3,000. Darryl. (770) 533-2570 or Rappco70@hotmail.com. Atlanta, GA. 1982 GL1100. 17,600 orig. mi. Clear windshield, luggage rack w/ sissy bar. No bags. $3,000. (765) 4045826; ask for Chuck. 1983 GL1100 Aspencade. 75K mi. Inspected. New batt., brakes, rear rotor, front tire. Hartco sheepskin seat cover w/ rain cover and full bike rain cover. Runs great. $2,300. (724) 538-5149 or rayj194@yahoo.com. 70

1987 GL1200 Aspencade. Wineberry/Cinnamon. 71K mi. Very good condition, new stator, fork sliders, upholstery, cam belts, case guards, floorboards, and passenger armrests. Lower front fairing w/ lights. Hondaline voltmeter, altimeter, electronic and manual cruise control. Tires in good cond. Progressive Suspension, AM/FM/CB/Cassette system. $3,750 obo. John. (801) 547-0259. 1989 GL1500 (Wineberry) and compact cargo trailer (white). 51K mi. New batt. (9/10), CB, Wind Wings, luggage rack, extra chrome accents, Tulsa windshield, passenger armrest, highway boards, reverse, cruise, tires (6/10). Carbs rebuilt (10/09); forks repacked (9/09). $5,200 for both. Mark. (336) 253-0873 or buddy24@triad.rr.com. NC. 1992 GL1500. Candy Apple Red. 100K mi. Loaded. Tires less than 2 years old. New batt. $4,995. Finder’s fee of $300. (253) 445-6077. Orting, WA.

2005 GL1800, 30th Anniv. Ed. White. 24K mi. Garage kept. One owner; never down. $13,000. Lloyd. (409) 384-9503. TX. 2007 GL1800 w/ Premium Audio. Orange (looks more like bronze). 8,688 mi. Showroom cond. Has over $3,000 dollars of dealer-installed options, including CB radio and colormatched helmets (Snell approved). Also included is full extended warranty until April 2014. $16,500. (479) 2006744 or themcfats@yahoo.com. 2009 Yamaha Majesty 400. 1,750 mi. Like new, tall windshield, garaged. $4,700. (404) 906-7846. T R I K E S

2002 GL1800 w/ Tow-Pac Insta Trike w/ custom steel fenders. Gray. 130K mi. CB. Well-maintained. Will sell as a unit or separately. Make reasonable offer. (865) 966-3331 or (865) 705-0505. Knoxville, TN. 2002 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike conv. Yellow w/ matching Neosho trailer. 37K mi. Has 4.5 rake; front forks rebuilt. New front tire, new air comp. Ring of Fire, and many more chrome extras. CB, I/Com, AM/FM, CR. Two helmets. Elec. arm/backrest. $23,500. (601) 323-0981 or bandbflowers@comcast.net. Laurel, MS. 2003 GL1800 w/ CSC conv. Silver Metallic. 26,842 mi. Front and rear CB and radio controls; driver backrest; passenger armrests; heel/toe shifter; driver/passenger floorboards; Ring of Fire lights, plus extra lights. Trailer hitch for Bushtec trailer. Garaged. Orig. owner. $24,000. Carol. (203) 2598816 or bmaccarol@aol.com. CT.

1996 GL1500 Interstate. Red. 33K mi. Garage kept, dealer maintained. Dealer installed Hondaline accessories, including CB Radio and cornering lights. Other accessories include: Progressive fork springs, Super (fork) Brace, vented windshield, rider backrest, trunk rack, fairing and trunk lights, Compu-Fire alternator, heavy-duty battery, steel brake lines, and Elite 3 tires. Recently serviced and ready to roll. $6,250.00. Jim. (732) 6086378 or j.e.kent@comcast.net.

2004 GL1800GL w/ Champion conv. “Dream Keeper”. Honda Red. 19K+ mi. Very nicely equipped, but not gaudy. Küryakyn floorboards and transformers, heated grips, CB, aux. switch boxes for Ring of Fire and LED accent lighting, luggage rack. New Dunlop front tire. Pinstriping by TJ, w/ matching Nolan helmets w/ Honda headsets w/ cell connection. Custom-built stainless rear bumper and more. His/hers leathers and rain suits, Clymer manual. Also, custom-built, matching 2-person Tear Drop touring/camping trailer. $30,000 for all; can separate. Or, would like downward tradein. dpretz1924@centurytel.net or (231) 548-5482. N.MI.

2001 GL1800. Yellow. 78K mi. Always garaged, all maint. records. Some chrome and accessories, including trailer hitch. Orig. owner. Never down. $9,250. (985) 748-9425. Hammond, LA area.

2005 GL1800 w/ CSC conv. w/ pull-behind trailer. White. 10,800 mi. CB and ground effects and other extras. Garage kept; well-maintained. $23,900. Larry. (903) 874-7172. Corsicana, TX.

2003 GL1800. Silver. 11,700 mi. One owner. Loaded w/ CB, CD, heated grips, backrest, Tulsa windshield, driving lights, lighted spoiler, and more. Matching helmets w/ intercom. $12,900. Also, white Kompact Kamp Excel trailer; $699. Jim. (864) 885-1829 or (704)400-4495. Seneca, SC.

2005 GL1800 w/ ’07 DFT conv. w/ Escapade trailer. White. 47K mi. Baker Wings, F4 windshield, pinstriping, extra chrome, lights, CB, and many extras. Well-maintained. $29,500. Bud. (623) 434-6560.

2003 GL1800. Metallic Silver. 39.2K mi. One owner. Very nice. $10,950. (928) 427-0291. AZ. 2003 GL1800. Yellow. 122K mi. New tires, new brakes, fresh oil, intercom, CB, CD, heated grips, luggage rack, and some chrome and lights. Could be best deal going! $11,000 or make offer! Pics avail. taylorte@msn.com or (334) 285-3807. AL.

2005 GL1800 w/ ’08 Road Smith conv. Dark Red. 37K mi. Running boards, Wind Wing kits, 5 1/2 degree EZsteer kit, CB, highway pegs, backrest, passenger armrests, trunk rack, extra gas tank, fog lights, lots of chrome addons. Pics avail. at llamk23@aol.com. $25,000 firm. Harold. (330) 207-0130. 2008 GL1800 w/ CSC conv. Red. 19K mi. Ultimate seat, and factory, heated seat. GPS/NAVI, CB, tall F4 windshield. Wing World

Beautiful pinstriping; lots of chrome. $32,000. (870) 7632625 or (870) 838-3745. Photos avai. Blytheville, AR. 2008 GL1800 w/ Champion conv. White. 11,300 mi. Nav system, heated seats and grips, cruise, stereo, and lots of chrome. Dealer serviced and garage kept. $26,000. (843) 251- 3690. Surfside beach, SC. TRAILERS AND SIDECARS

Wells Cargo Deluxe, enclosed 16’ x 7’ tandem trailer. Custom cabinets, ramp door, carpet, vents, spare, and more. Orig. cost over $8K; sacrifice for $4,295. Pics on request. wayneg@otelco.net or (205) 305-4487. Near Birmingham, AL. 26-ft goose neck trailer designed for our Gold Wing. Back lets down for loading. Living quarters. Garage kept and nice. Paid $26,000; will sell for $13,000. Lloyd. (409) 384-9503. TX. 2005 Time Out trailer. Lightly used, w/ some modifications. $3,000; may be willing to trade for an Escapade trailer (enclosed) or another Trailer that is made of fiberglass. spymaster0012@yahoo.com. 2007 Raptor, model 3712 5th wheel toy hauler. 12-ft. garage, 3 axles, 3 slide-outs, sleeps 10 adults and 2 children. Generator, gas filling station, and hitch. Used 5 times, nonsmoker. $34,000. Dennis. (248) 808-2115 or 39chevy@ameritech.net. Waterford, MI. 2007 Escapade Elite trailer. Silver Titanium. 11K mi. Chrome wheels, chrome tongue, front bra, spoiler w/ brake light,

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Take-off parts, from a Silver 2007 GL1800, for a trike conv. All new; 0 mi. Rear tire and rim, swing arm assembly, mufflers, drive shaft, all front and side covers, saddle bags, pegs. Pics avail. $750 complete, plus shipping from Leesburg, FL. Paul. (603) 502-9219 or pdaoust2@yahoo.com. Pair of chrome wheels and tires to fit a Lehman trike, size P205/70R14. In very good shape. Asking $300; must be picked up, or can be delivered if fairly close. Don. (815) 4997354 or donmars@frontiernet.net. Morrison, IL. Womens Gerbing’s jacket liner, size 58x30. Gerbing’s Union Ridge outer pants, size16-8 short. $275; I will pay shipping. Will take checks or money orders but will not ship until checks clear bank. Comes w/ adjustable controller, carrying case, and hook-up to battery. (317) 462-7626 or jc.peacock@comcast.net. Küryakyn light bar for a Motor Trike Classic 2. Asking $270; I pay shipping. David. (740) 536-7212.

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1984-1987, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2001-2003. These are all like new. $30/ each. Other manuals: Haynes 1975-1979 Gold Wing manual, like new, $20; Clymer 1979-1982 Honda CB750 manual, like new, $20; Clymer 1982,1983 &1985 Honda CB/CM manual, like new, $20; Clymer 1978-1983 Honda CX/GL500/650 manual, like new, $20; 1999 Suzuki GSX750F Katana manual, published by Suzuki, like new, $30; 1986-1993 Yamaha Venture manual, published by Yamaha, like new, $30; 1996 Yamaha YZF1000RJ/RJC manual, published by Yamaha, like new, $30; Kawasaki Voyager KZ1300 manual, published by Kawasaki, like new, $30; Clymer Kawasaki KZ650 manual, like new, $20. Mike. (937) 440-6950. FOR RENT: Bike Week, March 5 – March 12, 2011. Tropic Shores, Daytona Beach Shores. Sleeps 4, beachfront, Gold Crown. $1,000. John. (386) 409-5560.

MEMBER “WANTED” Looking for a mirror, right side, for a 2000 SE Pearl White w/ green inserts. Don. djstoll@frontier.com or (618) 843-1662. Looking to buy a cargo trailer that has at least 12-inch wheels. Preferably red to match the 2010 red GL1800. We like the Europa 2 or Sierra and also the Ramequins Aero. Jim and Terry. (403) 504-5000 (in Canada) and will be traveling extensively in the U.S., so can pick it up on our way. ●

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Here’s how the contest works: 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 mail your entry to: WW February “Wingy” Contest, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. All entries must be received before February 1st, 2011.

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 3rd; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone. Additionally, the Fabruary winner’s name will be published in the April 2011 issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner per issue! So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking for “Wingy”, we’re sure you will find tons of interesting goodies along the way! So, whatcha waiting for? Good luck and Happy Hunting! Legal stuff:

No need to ask Miss North Texas International 2011 how she feels about being on a Gold Wing…just look at the photo! Says rider Tracy Nix (GWRRA #315567, of Mesquite, Texas): “As soon as I hit the throttle, she screamed ‘Yee haw!’ VIP Co-Pilot Rachael Lynée Burns was soaking in the rays of the warm Texas sunshine as we escorted family’s kids in the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride in Dallas, Texas last October. Here is what she had to say, ‘My first ride ever was on the coolest bike ever, and with a great pilot! Wahoo!’”

February 2011

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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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THE FINEST QUALITY PINS & PATCHES WITH GREAT SAVINGS!

50/50 Ticket. Every registration includes: Vendor Show, Fabulous Prizes, 50/50, Trike & Bike Show, Self-Guided Tours, Seminars, Food, Fun, Friends, and great riding and much more—all in a great city! Registration available at www.gwrra.org, or call (800) 843-9460. REGION EVENTS

You Create it! We Make it! Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 220 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS MARCH 11, 2011. Come join the 2nd Annual “40 to Phoenix” Coast-to-Coast International Ride. Visit the GWRRA International Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona! Overnight stop points are: Dandridge, TN; Memphis, TN; El Reno, OK, Albuquerque, NM, Phoenix, AZ, and San Diego, CA—with an excursion to Ensenada, Mexico. Riders will depart from Wrightsville Beach, NC at 7 a.m. Come meet us for a preride brief/dinner on March 10, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Carolina BBQ, 2703 N. College Rd., Wilmington, NC. For more, and updated, info, visit 40tophoenix.org or contact Brian McCallum at (571) 275-2577 (cell) or bmccallum65@yahoo.com.

JULY 6 - JULY 9, 2011. WING DING 33 IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. Join us for the annual GWRRA party and convention, including the world’s largest Gold Wing trade show, parades, Rider Ed courses and classes, seminars, parties, dancing, food, great riding and much more—all in a great city! Sign up now at www.wing-ding.org or call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix area) to register now! SEPTEMBER 30th - OCTOBER 2nd, 2011. TRIKES & BIKES RALLY IN BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY. Registration starting at $30, to include Event Pin, Door Prize Ticket, and 72

MARCH 24-26, 2011. Join us for the Region H “When I Grow Up I Want to Be…” Convention held at the Plano Centre, Plano, TX, a wonderful indoor facility. Inside and outside vendors, Bike Show, Talent Show, Light Parade, Drawing for Two $500 Grand Prizes, One $250 Mini-Grand Prize, Thursday night cookout at Maxim Honda, Rider Education, and Leadership Training events, Friends + Fun, Fun, Fun! Pre-registration is March 1, 2011. Contact Region H Directors Harry and Joan Dollarhide at harry@hrdjssdollarhide.com or (405) 694-5218. Flyer available at www.region-h.org.

DISTRICT EVENTS FEBRUARY 11-13, 2011. OHIO DISTRICT'S "Cabin Fever" will be held at the Crowne Plaza North in Columbus, OH. The theme this year is "Mardi Gras". This is a “pre-registration only” event. For hotel reservations, call (614) 885-1885 and give the event code: Ohio GWRRA. The hotel reservation cut-off date is Jan. 21, 2011. For more info, contact Robert G. and Angela Williams at dd@ohiogwrra.org or (330) 650-6771. Event flyer and registration available on our website at http://ohiogwrra.org. FEBRUARY 18-19, 2011. VIRGINIA DISTRICT’s “Wingless Weekend” at the Crowne Plaza in Richmond, VA. Come join us for a weekend of fun. This year’s theme is “Pajama Party”. Theme-based contest, local tour, Chapter games, and FOOD! For more info, contact Mike and Angie Mitchell at gwtgger@aol.com or visit gwrrava.org for the flyer. MARCH 17-19, 2011. FLORIDA DISTRICT presents “Old Fashioned Rendezvous (1825-1840)” District Rally/Convention at the Radisson WorldGate Resort Hotel in Kissimmee, FL. The weekend will be filled with FUN, FUN and more FUN in the heart of central Florida. For more info, go to http://fla.gwrra-regiona.org/index.html or contact the

Rally Coordinator, Cliff Hotchkiss, at (407) 277-9207. MARCH 31-APRIL 2, 2011. ALABAMA DISTRICT CONVENTION at host hotel and convention site Marriot Space Center in Huntsville, AL (home of the Alabama Space and Rocket Center). “A Tribute to American Heroes – Who’s Yours?” is our theme for the Convention. Bring a Picture (2.5-inch) of your hero, and we will put it in a badge for you to wear and take home with you. Seminars, ARC/TRC, Lighted Bike Parade, vendors, Bike Show, dinner on Thursday, ice cream on Friday. Tickets $1/each for Bushtec Trailer drawing, Grand Prize $1,000 and lots more. Come join the FUN. Contact Roy Fosnight at (256) 721-9151; for more info, visit www.alabamagwrra.org. APRIL 7-9, 2011. LOUISIANA DISTRICT CONVENTION in the “Heart of Cajun Country—Lafayette, LA! Let the Good Times Roll! Ride Louisiana for “the taste of it!” Come to EAT, win MONEY, dance to LIVE MUSIC, and shop ’til your card is on FIRE! It’s Mardi Gras Madness for our annual costume contest. Bring a friend to witness the FUN! Attend the best Rider Education Programs GWRRA has to offer. HURRY, register early by going to gwrra-la.org. The host site is the Holiday Inn & Convention Center (and rooms are just $76/night!). You don’t want to miss this one! For more info, contact LA District Directors, Brent and Roxie Comeaux (Como) at (337) 993-8440 or como102696@aol.com. APRIL 14-16, 2011. TENNESSEE DISTRICT’s “Davy Crockett Days”. New Date/New Place! To be held at Sevier County Fairgrounds, Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN. Host Hotel is Wilderness at the Smokies, Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN. For hotel info, visit wildernessatthesmokies.com or call (877) 325-9453. For more info and event schedule, visit tngwrra.org contact Julie Zahn at mrszahn@yahoo.com or (865) 774-7740. AUGUST 25-27, 2011. COLORADO DISTRICT presents the 22nd “Wingin’ the Rockies” Convention in Breckenridge, CO! “Colorado Gold Rush” is the theme of this convention at the Beaver Run Resort! Enjoy scenic guided rides in Colorado Ski Country, vendors, Dinner Event, Breakfast Event, and much more! Don’t miss the “Ore Cart Race”! Lodging and Convention will be at the Beaver Run Resort. Call (800) 525-2253 for lodging reservations. Register early for a chance to get ONE night’s lodging paid! For more info, visit coloradogwrra.com or contact Randall or Janet at (303) 933-6073 or HookdOnDiz@aol.com.

CHAPTER EVENTS MARCH 3-13, 2011 — Bike Week in Daytona Beach, FL. FL1-H will be celebrating its 20th Annual “Gold Wing Getaway” at the New Smyrna Beach, FL, airport. Many of the same vendors, specializing in Honda Gold Wing accessories, will be returning, along with some new ones. There will be chrome, pinstriping, clothing, Bike Week shirts, food, and homemade ice cream. Admission is FREE! Hours of operation are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. For more info, contact Jerry Wells, Chapter Director, at (386) 427-5169 or gwsq@cfl.rr.com. MARCH 5, 2011. AZ-G’s Annual “Ride the Horns” fundraiser charity event. Will consist of a ride through scenic, Southern Arizona, vendors, and a fun barbeque at the Cow Palace Restaurant in Amado, AZ. ALL bikes are welcome! For more info, visit gwrrazgeckos.org/calendar.html or contact Wing World

Chuck Liberty, CD, at charles_liberty@msn.com.

(520)

883-7883

MARCH 25-27, 2011. CA-1R will be hosting their 13th annual "Rally in the Valley" in Laughlin, NV. The Edgewater Hotel will be the host hotel. Please call (800) 6774837 to make your room reservations and refer to "Rally in the Valley". Rooms must be booked by 2/10/2011. Room costs for Thursday, March 24, and Sunday, March 27, are $22; room costs for Friday, March 25, and Saturday, March 26, are $55. For more info, contact Cathy Diaz at (949) 302-8664 and/or Ray Martin at (714) 971-7443 or go to the website at www.gwrra-ca1r.org. You can download your rally registration form or complete one online. Our rally provides many great door and grand prizes, including a $150 gift certificate from JBJ Cycles for pre-registration by March 7, 2011 APRIL 1-2, 2011. TX-O’s 24th Annual “Bluebonnet Rally and Campout” at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park in Fredericksburg, TX [(830) 997-4202 or fbgtx.org/other/rvpark.htm]. Come tour the beautiful Texas Hill Country during peak wildflower season. Reserved rally spots [1-30] available; mention Chapter O when paying camping fee at gate. If not camping, admission to the park is free. Rally starts Saturday at 8 a.m., and includes a Guided Fun Run, catered lunch, off-bike games, vendors, a HUGE silent auction, and lots of FUN! Located in the enclosed Pioneer Pavilion, so come rain or shine! For more info, contact Tom or Dawn Sprague at (858) 755-6071 or (512) 3013092 or at director@goldwingaustin.org or visit goldwingaustin.org. APRIL 29-30, 2011. TEXAS CHAPTER O2'S “Heart of Texas Wings” Convention (and duck race). Friday night, Pre-convention Dinner Ride; Saturday, Convention and Duck Race in Riverside Park, Brownwood, TX. For more info, contact Rick and Alyce Dietly at Rdietly@clear.net or (325) 692-6298. APRIL 30, 2011. NC-C’s and NC-L’s Poker Run to benefit the Battered Women’s Shelter of Gaston County. Come join us for fun, food, 50/50, door prizes, games, and a ride that includes the Battle of King’s Mountain Revolutionary War historical site (the turning point of the War for Independence). Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at McKenney Salinas PowerSports, 4804 Wilkinson Boulevard, Gastonia, NC. $15 rider/$10 co-rider/$5 extra hand. First place: $200 gift certificate from McKenney Salinas PowerSports. Both Chapters will also have their Chapter meetings, too! For more info, contact Jerry Long at (704) 437-2188 or Tom Wright at (704) 392-2656 or visit gwrranc-c.org. MAY 21, 2011. CA-2W’s “Big Valley Casino Rally” in Clovis, CA. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at Clawson Honda, 634 N. Blackstone Ave., in Fresno (with coffee and donuts). Open to ALL motorcycles. Benefits “Bikes for Kids”, an incentive program to keep kids in school. Come enjoy a scenic ride, play a favorite casino game, enter in contests, win prizes, and eat some of the best food around. Special early registration drawing from supporters JBJ Cycles, Clawson Motorsports, and Cycle Gear. Preregistration for GWRRA Members is $14; $16 for non-members. Add $2 each day of event. Final destination is “The Range”, off Hwy 99 & Herndon. Visit ca2wgwrra.org for more info and registration application. Or contact CD, Jim, at (559) 275-7856 or Asst. CD, Steve, at (559) ● 298-2456. February 2011

H A L L

O F

F A M E

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

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

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

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

Boldt Clara .................................................Toledo, IA

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

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

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

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

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

Carson, John ......................................Jacksonville, IL

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

Carter, Dave.......................................Crystal Lake, IL

Panter, Jim ..............................................Canton, OH

Coleman Charles .............................Travelers Rest, SC

Preston, John .......................................Jacksboro, TN

Collins, Jim.......................................Green Valley, AZ

Rasmussen, Robert...........................Minneapolis, MN

Dodd, Kacey...........................................Gadsden, AL

Rasmussen, Delores..........................Minneapolis, MN

Dodd, Josh .............................................Gadsden, AL

Rennick, Bob ...............................Kings Mountain, NC

Elliot Kirk ...............................Kamploops, BC Canada

Roberts, Logan.......................................Chandler, AZ

Fisher, Steven ....................................Hutchinson, MN

Sharp, Gaylord ......................................Friesland, WI

Goins, Sherwood ..................................Dry Creek, LA

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

Grant, Ken............................................Pensacola, FL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taylor Howie ..................................Wesley Chapel, FL

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

Taylor, John......................................Fountain Inn, SC

Johnson Ed ................................................Bristol, VA

Thayer, Gary.....................................McDonough, GA

Kephart, Richard ...................................Pensacola, FL

Townsley, Richard ...................................Mahomet, IL

Knudtson, Ronald.................................Mason City, IA

Vaillancourt, Michael .............................Montrose, CO

Knudtson, Karen ..................................Mason City, IA

Waer, Allan, Sr....................................Meshoppen, PA

Kolaske, Neal......................................Milwaukee, WI

White, Kirby ..........................................Burgoon, OH

Landis, Dick ........................................Zephyrhills, FL

Williams, Boyce .............................Holiday Island, AR

Lantz, Charles.........................................Wooster, OH

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

Lear, Tom.................................................Bidwell, OH

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

Legris, Mike ..............................................Bradley, IL

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

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

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

Lewis, Judith...........................................Concord, NH I N

M E M O R I A M

Arnold Acton GWRRA #073741 Milford, CT

Harry Clay GWRRA #153581 Independence, MO

Craig Harrison GWRRA #052856 Phenix City, AL

Bradley Phillips GWRRA #055851 Thornville, OH

CB Allen GWRRA #093755 Walker, LA

Frank Edler GWRRA #146052 Avondale, LA

Roger Heglund GWRRA #062818 Ankeny, IA

Edward Risher GWRRA #100611 Madison, AL

Mendall Beane GWRRA #033450 Spencerport, NY

Pam Fisher GWRRA #231689-01 Bowling Green, OH

Jerry Phifer GWRRA #107788 Sparta, TN

Agnes Phillips GWRRA #037732-01 Quesnel, BC - Canada ●

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

REGIONAL

DIRECTORS:

ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164 ED BAHRENBURG ........................NORTHEAST (B)....................................P.O. BOX 448 . ..............................CHENANGO BRIDGE ........NY .......................13745 ..............607-427-8777 RONALD MILLER ...........................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................847 S. CLINTON ............................STOCKBRIDGE ..................MI ........................49285 ..............517-851-7276 CLAYTON ALCORN ......................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ..................5020 LOCUST LN. ..........................SEDALIA............................MO ......................65301 ..............660-827-3063 ANITA ALKIRE ...............................SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................4331 SUMMIT DR...........................LA MESA...........................CA .......................91941 ..............619-741-8893 HARRY DOLLARHIDE .....................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................19719 SE 59TH ST ........................NEWELLA .........................OK .......................74857 ..............405-391-7661 STEVE HENICKSMAN ...................BIG SKY (I) ...........................................258 STONE RUN LANE ..................IDAHO FALLS.....................ID .........................83404 ..............208-523-9813 FRANK ALBERT .............................APPALACHIAN (N)................................310 NEWMAN DRIVE. ...................KODAK.............................TN........................37764 ..............865-932-2994 PETER RUSSELL .............................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..........34 WEST PARK...............................LONDON .........................ENG....................SE9 4RH ............02088570525

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

D I S T R I C T

D I R E C T O R S ,

ALABAMA D/D AL-A AL-B AL-D AL-E

HARVEST SEMMES NEW MARKET OXFORD ROGERSVILLE

FOSNIGHT JR, R LONG, W DEMPSEY, G LACKEY, R GRISHAM, R

256-721-9151 251-649-0003 256-852-4316 256-831-1707 236-247-6434

C H A P T E R AL-F AL-G AL-H AL-J AL-L AL-M AL-N AL-Q

MONTGOMERY ANDALUSIA MADISON RALPH CAMDEN PHENIX CITY GADSDEN MONTGOMERY

D I R E C T O R S SCOTT, M COLVIN, D* LEONARD, K BEALL, R LUKER, P HARRISON, C* RUSSELL, G WESENBERG, T

334-356-2892 334-222-1294 256-653-0561 205-393-2653 334-682-5592 334-291-3234 256-458-1930 334-264-0685

C H A P T E R AL-S AL-T AL-U AL-V AL-W AL-Y AL-Z

RUSSELLVILLE PLEASANT GROVE DOTHAN GUNTERSVILLE SEMMES TRUSSVILLE PRATTVILLE

L O C A T I O N S SWINDLE, M TRAVIS, M HALL, S FOLLETT, R MCINNIS, M LEACH, H HINES, W

256-331-2735 205-744-0192 334-671-3667 256-506-4467 251-605-4089 205-661-6737 334-361-2334

Wing World

ALASKA D/D AK-A AK-B AK-M AK-P

EAGLE RIVER ANCHORAGE FAIRBANKS WASILLA SOLDOTNA

NORWOOD, S HOEHNE, J DE HAVEN, P* PETITO, J BIBLE, D

D/D AZ-A AZ-C AZ-D AZ-E AZ-F AZ-G AZ-J AZ-K AZ-R AZ-S AZ-Y

TUCSON VAIL LAKE HAVASU CITY TEMPE SIERRA VISTA KINGMAN TUCSON FLAGSTAFF TUCSON GLENDALE SCOTTSDALE PRESCOTT

907-696-3551 907-248-5054 907-488-8777 907-376-2550 907-262-7300

ARIZONA WOO, G HERITAGE, M FIDDLER, S PRENTICE, T MCCLINTOCK, C BAUDOIN, R LIBERTY, C GALES, T BOTTKA-SMITH, E PENROSE, S SHIELDS, R SPENARD, E

520-400-9897 520-390-5829 928-680-9431 602-438-9660 330-554-6868 928-303-4415 520-883-7883 928-774-7361 520-390-5059 623-581-8472 480-391-7018 928-541-9031

BEEBE BRYANT BELLA VISTA SHERWOOD TUCKERMAN HOT SPRINGS BATESVILLE GREENBRIER CONWAY MOUNTAIN HOME VAN BUREN BLYTHEVILLE VAN BUREN

DEPRIEST, C BLEES, D MAXWELL, F FULBRIGHT, L MILLIGAN, B SCOTT, D WAMMACK, T LISTER, S DANNER, B SPARKS, J FLOYD, G GLASSCOCK, J DUKE, C

D/D CA-1A CA-1C CA-1D CA-1E CA-1F CA-1I CA-1K CA-1L CA-1M CA-1N CA-1Q CA-1R CA-1S CA-1V CA-1Y CA-1Z CA-2A CA-2J CA-2K CA-2N CA-2Q CA-2R CA-2S CA-2W CA-C

SUISUN CITY JOHNSON, W LANCASTER BOWERS, G DESERT HOT SPRINGS JARED, S BELLFLOWER MCSHANE, T RANCHO CUCAMONGA TRASCHLER, K SAN DIEGO CARROLL, E UPLAND NEWMAN, G VENTURA GALLI, N SAN LUIS OBISPO HERRERA, K PERRIS TEGEL, L CARLSBAD FOLEY, L LOS ALAMITOS LAWRENCE, R HUNTINGTON BEACH LORENZ, T SIMI VALLEY JOLITZ, J VICTORVILLE BAKER, J LOMPOC SASAKI, P MURRIETA STARKEY, L CAMP NELSON RHOTEN, S CONCORD RILEY, D VALLEJO ODELL, N SONORA BURKE, M FREMONT JARUMAY, A SALINAS PENNONI, J SAN JOSE NEITRO, B VISALIA CLYBORNE, R SACRAMENTO 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 PENROSE BROOMFIELD KEENESBURG ELBERT AURORA LITTLETON BEULAH MONTROSE

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

LINCOLN WINDSOR SOUTHBURY THOMPSON SHELTON

501-882-9172 501-847-7512 479-855-2278 501-834-2482 870-926-0972 501-767-5134 870-307-8661 501-350-7157 501-730-0827 870-424-2529 479-474-1560 870-623-4578 479-462-1077

CALIFORNIA 707-429-2920 661-435-6526 760-989-7138 562-920-6564 909-559-0191 858-695-8445 909-949-9832 818-398-0763 805-704-6829 951-443-2891 760-476-9450 562-430-8244 714-801-8664 805-216-6661 760-949-2186 805-735-4641 951-757-6540 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 WEISS, B BOND, M SHELLEY, G HOWLAND, G FISHER, F ROSE, M HOPPNER, N

720-963-9434 303-932-9517 970-243-3325 719-372-6498 720-890-8122 970-302-2946 719-495-5741 303-337-2740 720-922-0789 719-485-3536 970-964-4379

CONNECTICUT BURNS, J MCQUEENEY, S FRIEND, S OLSON, M COGSWELL, C

401-728-6617 860-688-0416 203-264-4180 860-923-9966 203-925-1824

DELAWARE D/D DE-A DE-B

MIDDLETOWN BEAR BERLIN

BROWN, M CHAPPELL, T INGRAM JR, K

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

MULBERRY TAMPA HAVANA BRANDON PENSACOLA SPRING HILL NICEVILLE COCOA MELROSE DELTONA EDGEWATER OVIEDO JACKSONVILLE PALM COAST SAINT PETERSBURG CALLAWAY

302-449-0877 302-836-0633 410-208-4803

FLORIDA BERRY, W FLYNN, P STEPHENS, C VAN DAME, N WALKER, M HECKLER, R DONALDSON, D* TAYLOR, E ELDRED, A DENNIS, G WELLS, G PRINCE, M GRESHAM, E ORGAN, J JOHNSON, J SMITH, R

February 2011

LAND O LAKES PINELLAS PARK DEFUNIAK SPRINGS PACE CITRUS SPRINGS INVERNESS JACKSONVILLE APOPKA FLEMING ISLAND GAINESVILLE SARASOTA BONITA SPRINGS PALM BAY MIAMI PUNTA GORDA LEHIGH ACRES WAUCHULA LAKELAND ROCKLEDGE STUART COOPER CITY HIGHLAND CITY

D/D GA-A GA-A2 GA-B GA-B2 GA-C2 GA-D GA-D2 GA-E GA-E2 GA-F2 GA-G GA-G2 GA-H GA-H2 GA-I GA-I2 GA-J GA-K GA-L GA-M GA-O GA-P GA-Q GA-R GA-S GA-T GA-U GA-X GA-Z

DACULA JACKSON DUBLIN MARIETTA BREMEN TOWNSEND CUMMING TUNNEL HILL MILNER SPRINGFIELD GROVETOWN COLUMBUS ALPHARETTA ALBANY REGISTER RUTLEDGE MARTIN HIAWASSEE KINGSLAND ROME MOULTRIE FITZGERALD REX WARNER ROBINS CANTON BISHOP ATHENS SNELLVILLE MACON NEWNAN

HI-A

HONOLULU

BUCK, R DUNN III, W DAVIS, W PRIDEAUX JR, D SCHLIMME, B HARRIS, R HOWELL, D BENSON III, J BIRD, G OLDHAM, S SWENSON, D WOODBURY, R MERCER, C LANDSNAES, G ZIEGLER, R VOIGHT, D CARLTON, W* PRINCE, R KUSTERMANN, J LONG, K FELDMAN, R KINSEY, E

813-943-5231 727-544-2961 850-892-0318 850-995-5010 352-465-1228 352-726-6128 904-745-6414 407-617-6853 904-307-6453 352-375-8781 941-365-8971 239-390-1953 321-951-1054 305-232-2882 941-637-3811 239-707-4667 863-773-3648 863-602-1964 321-635-2006 772-216-3768 954-830-7044 863-644-1109

GEORGIA

ARKANSAS D/D AR-A AR-B AR-C AR-D AR-E AR-H AR-J AR-L AR-P AR-R AR-W AR-X

FL-1L2 FL-1M FL-1O FL-1Q FL-1R FL-1T FL-1V FL-1W FL-1X FL-1Y FL-2B2 FL-2C2 FL-2D FL-2E FL-2F FL-2G FL-2H FL-2L FL-2N FL-2O FL-2R FL-2W

863-860-4484 813-567-1430 850-539-5084 813-684-1200 850-456-1340 727-819-1113 850-279-6658 321-258-5011 352-339-4044 407-732-4086 386-427-5169 407-221-7144 904-721-0457 386-986-3072 727-525-8020 850-871-2571

LOZANO, C FAGAN, S HOHMAN, C RAGSDALE, S THAYER, W SEWARD, J KOZLOWSKI, P ROGERS, K BRYAN, H PAYNE, R CATES, L JOHNSON, D SEIBOLD, P VERNER, J GAY, C DAVIS, P BROTHERS, F JONES, M LOY, G HENKLE, K MCCALL JR, G* WALLER, T HEADLEY, M RICIGLIANO, F MACKEY, J THRASHER, K YUILL, K NOY, A* UQDAH, A ROBERTS, R

770-932-4007 770-957-4322 478-275-4972 770-231-8414 770-537-6476 912-832-4382 770-530-0161 706-673-5584 770-227-8796 912-754-6171 706-860-9238 706-718-7215 770-205-0150 229-883-5598 912-852-9035 706-557-1844 706-356-4966 706-896-9506 912-729-4250 678-315-2791 229-985-2412 229-423-3971 770-960-8746 478-953-3886 770-345-6374 706-310-1041 706-621-0565 678-438-3929 478-784-1330 770-251-2460

IN-D2 IN-E IN-E2 IN-F IN-G IN-G2 IN-H IN-J IN-K IN-L IN-L2 IN-M IN-M2 IN-N IN-N2 IN-O IN-O2 IN-P IN-Q2 IN-R IN-R2 IN-S2 IN-T IN-T2 IN-U IN-U2 IN-V IN-W IN-Z

SAINT JOE MARKLEVILLE MITCHELL ATWOOD VAN WERT GREENSBURG GOSHEN KOKOMO BROOK RICHMOND GREENWOOD VINCENNES COLUMBIA CITY NILES MEMPHIS MOUNT VERNON VANDALIA INDIANAPOLIS MICHIGAN CITY AVON DEMOTTE LA PORTE PORTLAND HUNTINGTON MIDDLEBURY LA PORTE GARY FRANKLIN SPENCER

D/D IA-A IA-CC IA-D IA-E IA-F IA-H IA-I IA-O IA-P IA-S

BURLINGTON DES MOINES QUIMBY FERTILE FORT MADISON MARION ALBIA OELWEIN COAL VALLEY SHENANDOAH SUTHERLAND

D/D KS-A KS-B KS-C KS-E KS-F KS-P KS-Q KS-S

EL DORADO NEWTON EDGERTON LAWRENCE CHERRYVALE CASSODAY WICHITA UDALL EMPORIA

D/D KY-A KY-B KY-C KY-D KY-G KY-H KY-N KY-P KY-S KY-T KY-U KY-V KY-W KY-Y KY-Z

STAFFORDSVILLE LOUISVILLE BENTON LEXINGTON HUNTINGTON VILLA HILLS SHELBYVILLE WILLIAMSTOWN GEORGETOWN BARDSTOWN GRETHEL FRANKLIN BEREA MOUNT STERLING HARDIN EUBANK

D/D ID-A ID-B ID-E ID-G ID-H ID-T

POST FALLS POCATELLO YUMA RIGBY KIMBERLY HARRISON NAMPA

WEBER, D ORAM, W ERWIN, D FISCHBECK, S HIGDEM, D WIDMER, J LEA, B

D/D IL-A IL-A2 IL-B IL-B2 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

AVISTON WHITE HEATH MOUNT PROSPECT MACOMB CRYSTAL LAKE GILMAN FREEPORT TUSCOLA LOUISVILLE ROCKFORD PALMYRA MOUNT VERNON ROCK FALLS BUFFALO GROVE GALESBURG SUN CITY ROCKFORD CRETE CANTON GLEN CARBON LINCOLN AURORA KANSAS CAMBRIA PRINCETON OLNEY SPRINGFIELD VANDALIA BATAVIA KANKAKEE BOURBONNAIS TREMONT ADDISON

D/D IN-A IN-A2 IN-B IN-B2 IN-C IN-C2 IN-D

ELIZABETHTOWN CROWN POINT CRAWFORDSVILLE NEW SALISBURY MARION INDIANAPOLIS ANTWERP ROCKVILLE

208-660-7836 208-237-7304 509-751-0846 208-754-4348 208-734-1364 208-689-9339 208-465-9941

ILLINOIS RIBBING, D DECKARD, R GRUNLEE, D CLARK, B KATKUS, J BEASLEY, O MURRAY, L DOWNS, K WORTHEY, G SHIELDS, G FILSON, M BRIDGWATER, G ADAMS, M KAHAN, E FRYER, D ROBINSON, T BENNETT, D BRZUCHOWSKI, B GODMAN, D COOK, W HOLMES, M FRUEH, M FELL, J GOTTSCHALK, S PROSTKO, J STOLL, J RYNDERS, M BRUNGARD, S CONRO, S SIPPEL JR, N SMITH, M NEYRINCK, L ULLRICH, R

618-228-7433 217-762-3709 847-253-8343 309-833-1606 815-455-3942 815-265-4601 815-235-3538 217-369-8776 618-686-4493 815-761-5271 217-899-7113 618-244-7420 815-625-6763 847-520-1526 309-343-3227 217-855-9004 815-398-1201 708-305-4551 573-288-5342 618-288-0053 217-735-1347 630-951-1128 217-948-5674 618-889-4036 815-447-2284 618-395-2807 217-546-6685 618-283-0496 630-482-9139 815-937-0849 602-448-9011 309-925-5460 630-543-2669

D/D LA-A LA-B LA-C LA-D LA-E LA-F LA-H LA-J LA-K LA-M LA-O

LAFAYETTE GONZALES DUSON BENTON RAYVILLE POLLOCK SLIDELL HOUMA LAKE CHARLES KENNER ANACOCO CLINTON

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

SABATTUS SANFORD HOPE MILFORD

D/D MD-A MD-B MD-C MD-H MD-I MD-J MD-K MD-L

DAVIDSONVILLE GLEN BURNIE BOWIE LAUREL BEL AIR LEONARDTOWN BALTIMORE UNION BRIDGE FEDERALSBURG

INDIANA TIECHE, E KENNEDY, D REMLEY, W BROWN, J MONROE, R TOWNSEND, G MILLER, D ROBBINS, D

812-579-6500 219-696-9657 765-362-6765 812-347-3252 765-651-1523 317-423-0581 419-258-9374 765-344-1011

D/D MA-A MA-B

LINCOLN WESTFORD SOUTH DENNIS

HUPPENBAUER, M TILTON, M STOUT, R TOPP, M THOMPSON, T SMITH, M CHAPMAN, J* TASKER, D ENGLISH, D* ADCOCK, M VANDERPOL, G

319-758-1134 515-577-6275 712-445-2355 641-797-2951 319-371-6779 319-373-2728 641-932-7612 319-283-2333 309-799-7522 712-246-2132 712-446-2430

KANSAS VAN BUSKIRK, G BOCKHAUS, S TADLOCK, J CRAWFORD, R MUSGROVE, L SHANNON, G STEVENS, R KISTLER, J SCHOECK, J

316-321-0896 316-772-6603 913-706-0071 785-764-0630 620-336-3526 620-735-4254 316-683-1138 620-782-9636 620-342-8687

KENTUCKY

808-545-3132

IDAHO

260-337-0007 765-779-4187 812-849-6569 574-858-2381 419-639-3408 812-663-3371 574-534-6705 765-452-9077 219-275-5200 765-966-8722 317-493-5541 812-882-4385 260-396-2333 269-687-5300 812-294-1810 812-457-8486 269-476-2321 317-576-0833 219-879-7242 317-837-7842 219-987-3225 219-369-1229 260-726-4124 260-356-8922 574-825-1695 219-326-0085 219-712-7161 317-727-1472 812-829-4914

IOWA

HAWAII KAHN, G

LAMLEY, D HUNTER, L WILLIAMS, D WAGNER, A JONES, R MARLOW, J WENMAN, R MCMAIN, G SELL, D NEWMAN, T* KEITH, J KIEFNER, D HODSON, D BARBER, J SPAULDING, D JUNCKER, D GLESS, W MARCHAL, J CASE, K SMITH, R DEKOCK, H BERG, V ROBINETTE, D CUSTER, S CRIPE, S BIERL, C WILLIAMS, Z BARKER, O BUSH, D

MCKENZIE, D VIER, D STREET, C CAMPBELL JR, R SMITH, M WILLIAMS, J BROADWAY, R CONRAD, R BAUMANN, D WEBB, D CONN, C HITE, B WILLIAMS, R GARRETT, J ULERY, R CRAIG, J

606-297-3568 502-239-2693 270-354-8071 859-361-9413 304-633-6373 859-331-9475 502-338-7330 859-801-4439 937-446-3101 502-507-4365 606-587-3060 270-253-2250 859-582-0170 859-498-6425 270-437-4388 606-379-6322

LOUISIANA COMEAUX, B DINNEL, T LAVERGNE, G HENRIKSON, E FULLER, J MCQUEEN, G ENGOLIA, S BENOIT, B WOLFE, R BETER, F WHITTINGTON, E VERNON, E

337-993-8440 225-647-0276 337-873-6825 318-564-8010 318-728-2273 318-765-3749 985-641-7128 985-876-1076 337-540-1013 504-469-3178 337-239-9777 225-683-5636

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

207-375-4811 207-651-4981 207-763-3862 207-827-1238

MARYLAND WILLINGHAM, H MCCORMICK, T* TRASS, K HARVEY SR, W KELLEY, S AHEARN, R GENERAL, A BOYCE, D BARTH, M

410-798-6137 410-787-2584 301-430-5119 410-493-7490 410-879-3063 301-997-1254 410-963-3414 410-775-2670 410-924-8371

MASSACHUSETTS BURNS, J LEBLOND, K NUNEZ, V

401-728-6617 978-692-1169 508-398-9864

MA-F

BERKLEY

ALVAREZ, S

D/D MI-A MI-A2 MI-B MI-B2 MI-C MI-C2 MI-D MI-D2 MI-E MI-E2 MI-F MI-F2 MI-G MI-G2 MI-H MI-H2 MI-J MI-J2 MI-K MI-K2 MI-L MI-M MI-M2 MI-N MI-O MI-P MI-Q MI-Q2 MI-R MI-R2 MI-S MI-S2 MI-T2 MI-U MI-V MI-V2 MI-W MI-W2 MI-Y MI-Z

WOODHAVEN ROCHESTER HILLS BRIGHTON GARDEN CITY BROWN CITY NEW BOSTON SCOTTVILLE KALAMAZOO MILFORD WATERFORD OWOSSO NEW HAVEN LAPEER JENISON HOWARD CITY WESTLAND WESTLAND DEXTER BEAVERTON LINDEN BIG RAPIDS WILLIAMSTON APACHE JUNCTION MANISTIQUE MONTAGUE HOLLAND TROY SAULT SAINTE MARIE MAYVILLE CHARLOTTE IONIA THREE OAKS SOUTHFIELD TAWAS CITY SAINT JOHNS RHODES FAIRGROVE TECUMSEH GARDEN CITY ZEPHYRHILLS LEVERING

508-386-3967

NE-SE NE-W

LINCOLN SCOTTSBLUFF

FISCHER, A OLIVER, J*

D/D NV-A NV-B NV-E NV-H

ELY LAS VEGAS FALLON RENO ELKO

D/D NH-A NH-E NH-F NH-G NH-K

ASHBURNHAM MILFORD NEW IPSWICH CLAREMONT FRANKLIN ERROL

D/D NJ-A NJ-C NJ-D NJ-E NJ-F NJ-G NJ-H NJ-I

GREEN BROOK PITTSGROVE SHAMONG BORDENTOWN EGG HARBOR CITY MIDDLETOWN CHESTER HILLSIDE TOMS RIVER

D/D NM-C NM-D NM-F NM-R NM-T NM-W

ALBUQUERQUE CLOVIS BLOOMFIELD RIO RANCHO ROSWELL LAS CRUCES ALBUQUERQUE

MICHIGAN YOUNG SR, W BOBEK, C LILLIE, E DOOLEY, D BALDWIN, V LANCASTER, D* GENIA, B BURGAN, H ROBINSON, R CRUICKSHANK, C SPENCER, W BURGIN, L SMITH, D VIEU, R HEMMES, H SCHROTH SR, L YANCY, M WACKER, T WENTZ, S* TOWNSEND, T REED, D HOPKINS, M MAXON, G TENNYSON, D* FOLLETT, S BARBER, D KINNEE, C KING, F* HEIDA, W LEA, R SHERWOOD, S OLSON, L* EDWARDS, C MURPHY, K SCHNEIDER, R* BARGERON, K HENRY, J PHILO, E NATTER, R* MILLSPAUGH, R HILES, C

734-512-9133 248-852-8537 810-588-6257 313-605-3115 810-346-3541 734-753-9317 231-843-2118 269-342-9249 248-255-5859 248-681-7285 517-725-7362 586-749-6254 810-265-3605 616-662-1399 231-937-6079 734-425-2385 313-221-0883 734-476-1085 989-435-4753 810-735-7126 231-796-3716 517-655-4973 906-387-3019 906-341-6245 231-301-2171 616-786-4918 248-689-4299 906-632-6644 989-843-6154 517-652-1289 616-522-0274 269-756-5721 313-537-1824 989-305-1537 989-224-6259 989-689-5443 989-693-6938 517-423-8369 734-421-8250 989-600-9478 231-537-4752

MINNESOTA D/D MN-B MN-C MN-G MN-I MN-L MN-N MN-O MN-Q MN-R MN-S MN-W

AUSTIN BEMIDJI NEW ULM SAINT PAUL CHISHOLM RUSHMORE EAGAN NEW BRIGHTON ANOKA GLENVILLE FARIBAULT ANNANDALE

BEEMAN, B BRADLEY, T ECKSTEIN, R KEENE, R PIERCE, F GRUSSING, M BRUMITT, M WIGGINS, J HOLMES, S BREMSETH, R HEMPHILL, S ANGELL, D

507-433-4286 218-751-6790 507-217-9169 651-489-7978 218-254-4245 507-478-4109 651-454-5051 763-786-0166 763-576-9044 507-448-3605 507-332-2968 320-274-8711

NEVADA

BRANDON GULFPORT COLUMBUS PHILADELPHIA EDWARDS JACKSON NATCHEZ BOONEVILLE SARDIS HATTIESBURG MCCALL CREEK MANTACHIE PICAYUNE GREENVILLE CEDARBLUFF SOUTHAVEN DIAMONDHEAD

D/D MO-B MO-B2 MO-G MO-I MO-K MO-N MO-O MO-P MO-R MO-T MO-W MO-W2 MO-X MO-Y MO-Z

FLORISSANT REPUBLIC VERSAILLES JEFFERSON CITY JACKSON RAYMORE SPRINGFIELD COTTLEVILLE BOURBON SALEM SENECA COLUMBIA SAINT PETERS NEOSHO HOLLISTER FENTON

D/D MT-B MT-G MT-H MT-M

BILLINGS BILLINGS GREAT FALLS HELENA MISSOULA

D/D NE-C NE-NE NE-O NE-SC

PLAINVIEW ALBION RANDOLPH OMAHA GRAND ISLAND

BRYANT, R CAMPBELL, D BROWN, M NICHOLSON, L WILLIAMS, E JONES, W THOMPSON, H STUTTS, R SCALLORN, R WILLIAMSON, K JONES, L COOPER, R KUCHTA, P WHITE, G SWINDOL, G BROWNLEE, T PERRONNE, M

601-919-0920 228-365-6403 662-328-6705 601-656-2419 662-887-5248 601-992-0216 601-442-7269 662-728-3981 662-487-2156 601-543-0801 601-734-6599 662-282-7641 601-749-8893 662-820-9950 662-494-8728 662-393-7806 228-255-3151

MISSOURI PHELPS, R KENNEDY, B WHITE, G* LUECKENOTTE, K WATKINS, B TINKLER, R BROWN, L KAUFMANN, G DAWSON, J LANGSTON, R LITTLE, S SALLEE, N HOFMANN, J BROWN, J CORDES, E ZIGAITIS, K

314-837-6276 417-860-4526 573-378-7100 573-659-4641 573-204-7131 816-318-9829 417-883-6601 636-978-0048 573-732-5719 417-274-8260 417-776-7386 573-886-7811 636-922-4951 417-389-2346 417-294-4493 314-306-0696

MONTANA ROBSON, D HAAGENSON, H MITCHAM, T ANZIK, W HINTZ, T

406-651-0698 406-656-1827 406-454-2784 406-227-8904 406-251-5781

402-582-4726 402-447-6032 402-360-2282 402-884-5999 308-381-8062

775-289-3620 702-818-4058 775-423-8096 775-673-9549 775-777-9207

THIBAUDEAU, P DANIELS, G PROVENCHER, R RAWLING, W HEATH, E GULA, G

978-827-6091 603-673-5268 603-878-1428 603-558-8690 603-934-4168 603-482-3252

NEW JERSEY PEREZ, J YOUNG, H CAMIRE, D DEAN, L LORD, T BILL, R HAYS, B CORREIA, R SINGER, M

732-968-7833 856-358-8752 856-581-3171 609-298-4026 609-377-6356 732-615-9312 973-927-3844 973-923-1876 732-349-7183

NEW MEXICO MORRISON, K PETTIGREW, D DAVIS, R WHITE, B RICHARDS, J SARABIA, L LEIST, B

505-922-9250 575-763-1636 505-632-1331 505-896-3879 575-627-7692 505-526-1035 505-291-1757

D/D NY-C NY-D NY-F NY-G NY-H NY-K NY-L NY-N NY-R NY-T NY-U NY-W NY-X NY-Y

BATAVIA BALDWINSVILLE CENTRAL SQUARE BURDETT BALLSTON LAKE YOUNGSTOWN BRENTWOOD WEST HURLEY CORINTH YONKERS WILLIAMSTOWN SALAMANCA ROCHESTER NEWBURGH BAINBRIDGE

WOOD JR, P HABEL, N REARDON, R BROWN, R* ST AMOUR, P PARSON, R SHOWMAN, L EIGHMEY, D DENTON, S HERNANDEZ, M* YERDON, A SCHAAL, C SCHELKUN, M BREAU, P TERIBURY, R

585-343-8903 315-638-8747 315-668-1690 607-546-4111 518-490-1031 716-791-1303 631-273-7769 845-679-7423 518-654-6518 917-662-7601 315-599-7725 716-354-2045 585-663-1237 845-562-8327 607-967-7480

NORTH CAROLINA D/D NC-A NC-A2 NC-B2 NC-C NC-C2 NC-D NC-D2 NC-E NC-E2 NC-F NC-F2 NC-G NC-G2 NC-H2 NC-I NC-K2 NC-L NC-L2 NC-M NC-M2 NC-N NC-O2 NC-P2 NC-Q NC-Q2 NC-R NC-S2 NC-T2 NC-U NC-U2 NC-V NC-W NC-W2 NC-X NC-X2 NC-Y NC-Y2 NC-Z

ARCHDALE KERNERSVILLE RURAL HALL WINSTON SALEM CHARLOTTE SELMA GREENVILLE NEW BERN CARY HERTFORD RICHLANDS WILLOW SPRING HIGH POINT MAGGIE VALLEY MEBANE FAIRVIEW HOPE MILLS SHERRILLS FORD KANNAPOLIS KANNAPOLIS HENDERSONVILLE HILLSBOROUGH CONOVER MOORESBORO HAMPSTEAD DUNN LEXINGTON SANFORD MARSHVILLE LUMBERTON ABERDEEN STATESVILLE EDEN JEFFERSON WAKE FOREST MOUNT AIRY SPARTA HARRISBURG ROCKY MOUNT

BUTCHER, A WORLAND, K DEZARN, R BRANHAM, C WRIGHT, T EASON JR, O MANNING, R JOYNER, P SCULLY, T MARQUIT, M MCCARTHY, J LANE, S MUNCY, J WHEELER, C GLOSSON, C WARREN, A MOORE, R LONG, J PARTON, E QUINN, A LOBACH, B JENNINGS, L REYNOLDS, A HUMPHRIES, M ARTH, E BEASLEY, D BOLES JR, R WOMACK, B HATLEY, R FREEMAN, L BAKER, C JOHNS, W FARGIS, G DANCY, J RICHARDS, R MICHAUD, G DANCY, R BROWN, M BRYANT, R

336-861-7140 336-310-3159 336-969-2180 336-765-4526 704-392-2656 919-965-8830 252-752-4520 252-638-1538 919-469-1600 252-426-1254 910-795-4892 919-567-9475 336-880-9639 828-734-8495 919-563-4867 828-628-1757 910-527-2577 704-483-9460 704-938-2705 704-439-6088 828-693-7924 919-732-7961 828-465-0201 704-434-9873 910-270-5313 910-892-6604 336-764-4707 919-499-1352 704-385-9318 910-739-4776 910-281-4921 704-883-9870 336-635-6564 336-982-4688 919-435-8050 336-789-8226 336-372-4739 704-779-8590 252-442-2309

NORTH DAKOTA D/D ND-C ND-D

VALLEY CITY BISMARCK FARGO

D/D OH-A OH-A3 OH-B

HUDSON FINDLAY LOWELL GALION

METCALF, P HENKE, A SEIBEL, C

701-840-0807 701-426-9644 701-261-0640

OHIO WILLIAMS, R HAMPSHIRE, M AYERS, J STEINHILBER, L

OH-B2 OH-B3 OH-C OH-C2 OH-C3 OH-D OH-D3 OH-E2 OH-E3 OH-F OH-F2 OH-F3 OH-G2 OH-H2 OH-H3 OH-I OH-I2 OH-J OH-K2 OH-L OH-L2 OH-M OH-M2 OH-N OH-N2 OH-O OH-P OH-P2 OH-Q2 OH-S OH-T OH-T2 OH-U OH-U2 OH-V OH-V2 OH-W OH-W2 OH-X OH-X2 OH-Y OH-Z OH-Z2

WEST LIBERTY GROVE CITY SYLVANIA BIDWELL BRUNSWICK WILLOUGHBY HILLS MARYSVILLE HAMILTON MIDDLEPORT CENTERVILLE ELYRIA LANCASTER BEDFORD HEIGHTS CLEVELAND IRONTON WOOSTER CORTLAND DAYTON WAKEMAN CLEVES DOVER NEW SPRINGFIELD DEFIANCE ELIDA XENIA NASHPORT MEDINA CLARKSBURG CIRCLEVILLE TIFFIN KENT DAYTON WAPAKONETA REYNOLDSBURG NEW LONDON WINTERSVILLE MARION WALBRIDGE LOGAN FRANKLIN ALEXANDRIA CHARDON DELAWARE

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

BROKEN ARROW ALAMO OWASSO BARTLESVILLE EDMOND PONCA CITY APACHE MUSKOGEE OKLAHOMA CITY TULSA OKLAHOMA CITY YUKON CARNEY

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

HILLSBORO SALEM STANFIELD OREGON CITY ALBANY

D/D PA-A PA-B PA-C PA-D PA-E PA-F PA-G PA-H PA-I PA-K PA-L PA-M PA-N PA-O PA-P PA-Q PA-R PA-S PA-T PA-V PA-W PA-X

MOUNTAIN TOP GLEN MILLS LITITZ CHAMBERSBURG BADEN BELLE VERNON STATE COLLEGE MCKEAN NESCOPECK PUNXSUTAWNEY HAINES CITY HELLERTOWN KREAMER PULASKI FORD CITY PITTSBURGH PITTSFIELD CANTON ALEXANDRIA JOHNSTOWN YORK HAVEN NEW PARIS CLARKS SUMMIT

D/D RI-A RI-B

LINCOLN MIDDLETOWN RIVERSIDE

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

TRAVELERS REST ANDERSON LAMAR BEAUFORT COLUMBIA TAYLORS GREENVILLE NORTH CHARLESTON YORK YORK WALHALLA MYRTLE BEACH SPARTANBURG LANCASTER

MCQUEEN, D BAYES, F FORTMAN, J SKIDMORE, W GAJEWSKY, T BERNSTEIN, T DENMAN, K TEAL, S BLACK, R GORBY, D GOODRICH, L CARPENTER, G KENDRICK, W RAIFORD, E VANDERHOOF, R CAMPBELL, R STOCKTON, R BELEW, S SCHAUSS, A PENNINGTON, J BORLAND, D JONES, R LIME, J SANDERS, R LANGAN, J DAY, R MARCINKO, R BLACK, J HUFFMAN JR, B* BEST, S DELISLE, P BUIE, H GEHRLICH, D RIDGEWAY, R CARPENTER, D STRAKA, T* CLICK, G BECKER, T MEESE, J FRANCIS, S KERN JR, H DUFUR, K COLLINS, D

937-465-6886 614-875-7326 419-843-8277 740-446-3993 330-225-0070 440-944-4491 937-246-3221 513-894-3010 740-742-2070 937-439-0075 440-453-4453 740-654-7156 440-232-5106 216-663-5062 740-532-5338 330-262-3093 330-637-5191 937-233-8880 440-839-2194 513-941-4871 330-364-3229 330-549-3438 419-395-2352 419-339-6626 937-376-2289 740-787-1557 330-416-1460 740-993-2863 740-474-1830 419-448-1681 330-807-2774 937-572-4471 937-693-8983 614-563-9249 419-929-8385 740-266-6321 740-389-2488 419-838-7101 740-385-3499 937-550-4749 740-924-4780 440-286-6405 614-923-9649

OKLAHOMA

NEW YORK

NEBRASKA BROZEK, L* KRUEGER, T UMBERGER, G STEGNER, G BARNARD, J

GRACE, D RYCKMAN, T MC CARRELL, W DYER, S PRICE, D

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MISSISSIPPI D/D MS-B MS-C MS-D MS-E MS-F MS-G MS-I MS-J MS-L MS-M MS-N MS-O MS-Q MS-W MS-Y MS-Z

402-540-5150 308-436-3616

330-802-2429 419-365-7232 740-896-3073 419-946-9509

GRAY, B LEACH, J HACKL, K KIMBREL, T PUNNEO, L HUFF, R CLOUSE, T BLAKESLEE, B JONES, M HARRISON, T MCKELVEY, L POWELL, R HUGHES, L

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

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BROZEK, L DECOSSE, E

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

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ASHBURNHAM CHITTENDEN

THIBAUDEAU, P CONGDON, G

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HENRICO VINTON CHESTER SALEM ASHBURN

MILLER, D HARMON III, J MARTYN, B AYERS, T RODGERS, B

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

POCA HAGERSTOWN SALEM HUNTINGTON BEECH BOTTOM CLARKSBURG SUMMERSVILLE RIPLEY WILLIAMSTOWN ELKINS

804-222-3119 540-890-4899 804-520-2164 540-293-4982 703-729-0829

WASHINGTON SPENCER, B GRUBBS, S DUTTON, J WELLS, D GRANAHAN, E SMITH, J RENSKERS, C ABITZ, R PIPER, A HAFSOS, R DUFNER, L SMITH, K PORTER, C KALLES, D CORN, J ALEXANDER, G HALL, D MCKENZIE, R VALENTINE, J

425-489-9786 425-572-0617 360-551-2236 425-788-1734 360-249-3463 360-794-0805 360-332-4765 360-264-5464 509-492-0100 509-697-4415 509-924-3698 360-876-6737 360-636-0519 253-845-7177 509-525-1304 253-770-3866 360-254-2343 253-862-0220 360-273-0992

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

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HULTINE, M* 920-261-7101 PUCKETT, K* 815-389-2115 HEMPE, J* 920-979-5967 RICE, D 608-254-8209 TESCHKE, R 920-485-3221 ZGORZELSKI, E 262-694-9045 GORECKI, R 414-761-1779 BLACK, G 608-873-5018 FRIES, R* 608-732-7299 WOLF, T 920-467-8187 SWEENEY JR, J 715-424-2897 KACZMAREK, W 920-469-0930 JACKSON, F 262-650-1440 LANG, W 608-385-3965 FLECHNER - HARING, M* 715-453-8718 TEPE, W 715-845-2420 WALK, D 715-632-2269 VAN BEEK, R 920-759-2112 JOHNSTED, A 715-833-3992

WYOMING 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

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D/D PE-A

CHARLOTTETOWN MISCOUCHE

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REGINA SASKATOON

D/D YT-A

WHITEHORSE WHITEHORSE

D/D DK-A DK-B

VIBY J HASLEV HAMMEL

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

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

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902-676-2782 902-436-8592

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GWRRA Custom Riding Jacket

$105.00 (shipping included)

This Month’s GWRRA “Exclusive” Member Specials are Found on Page 70!

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

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

NEW! GWRRA LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT

3106000 - Small 3106001 - Medium 3106002 - Large 3106003 - XL 3106004 - 2XL

$20.00 100% COTTON PRE-SHRUNK! 78

Black long sleeve shirt with cuffed sleeves.

4101004

$8.00

SILVER ETCHED GWRRA LOGO

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EZ Air Gauge From G.H. Meiser & Company, a combination air pressure gauge and inflator. Works with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor, as a stand-alone 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

GWRRA Shirt

$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.

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

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

EZ Air Combo Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose 4011002 $29.95 and save!

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

$15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $15.00 $40.00 $50.00

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

MD - $20.00 3XL - $21.00

GWRRA

Black Splat T-Shirt w/Gold Logo - $15.00

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SHOW OFF YOUR GWRRA PRIDE WHILE YOU RIDE!

TRI-FOLD FULL GRAIN WALLET

#4101006

4101003 - GWRRA $6.00 4101005 - AUTOMOTIVE $10.00

LICENSE PLATE FRAME

$20.00

3103000 3103001 3103002 3103003 3103004 3103005

Small Medium Large XL 2XL 3XL

GWRRA Charms 4082001 - Charm with Laser-cut GWRRA text (Left)...$5.00 4082000 - GWRRA Logo Charm (Right)...$5.00

NOW ONLY $15.00 GWRRA RideHide

White RideHide

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

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

GWRRA 3D BUCKLE 4"x 2.5" Antique Finish #4101002

$25.00

PRE-ORDER! Start shipping Nov. 15th

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

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readers’ rides ▲

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

2004 GL1800 Here’s a photo me (Frank Biron, GWRRA #318023, of Troy, Missouri) with my 2004 Gold Wing, taken at Daytona Beach, Florida during Biketoberfest last year (mine is the silver one on the left). We traveled over 1,500 miles all through Florida. This is the best Wing I ever rode!

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2008 GL1800/Motor Trike This is a picture of our (Rodney and Susan Campbell, GWRRA #227776, of Zwolle, Louisiana and friends Alvin and Denise Keith) trip of 5,000 miles through 13 states. We had just purchased the bike one week before this trip. The trip was awesome. We had our Bunkhouse campers and enjoyed the beautiful countryside. We are already planning our next trip, which will be to Niagara Falls.

2003 GL1800 This Lake Superior shot was taken shortly after Wing Ding 32. It is of our (Lee and Anna Nelson, GWRRA #173644, of Blackfoot, Idaho) 2003 GL1800 on our trip, which included parts of New York and a trip to see Niagara Falls on the Canadian side. It’s a great way to see the country!

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SPECIAL PAGE: Lots of Different Year Wings! ▲ ▲

Four Generations of Gold Wings This is a picture of us (Randy and Kathy Reese, GWRRA #162898, of Pflugerville, Texas) and our collection of motorcycles. We are Chapter Directors of TX-O and love to ride. Pictured are our 1983 Aspencade, 1994 Interstate, 1999 Valkyrie, and 2001 GL1800. Each bike has a unique personality, and all are well-suited for riding in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Obviously, we feel you can never have too many bikes!

Lots of Bikes! This photo shows five Members of North Carolina’s Chapter NC-E2 (“River City Wings”) visiting Grandfather Mountain on September 23, 2010 while attending the Region N 2010 annual rally, “Wings over the Smokies” in Fletcher, North Carolina. From left to right are: Andy Falenski (GWRRA #290441) with his black 1978 GL1000; Wink Foster (GWRRA #165329) with his 2005 Illusion Blue GL1800; Lee Fortier (GWRRA #182046) with his 2003 black GL1800; Pat Boyce (GWRRA #244081) with her 2004 black GL1800; and Bill Aydlett (GWRRA #167857) with his 2005 white GL1800.

▲ Out With the Old and In With the New This is a picture of Dick and Kathy Long (GWRRA #137722, of Presque Isle, Maine) picking up their new 2010 Gold Wing from Friend and Friend in Ellsworth, Maine. “We had been doing our homework for most of the summer and selected this dealership because I had purchased items from them and remembered the great service,” says Dick. “We picked up the Wing in late fall and, in just three weekends, had put on 1,200 miles. We can’t wait for this summer!

February 2011

My Love of GWRRA, All Wings, and, Especially, My “Olden Goldie”! By John Cleary, GWRRA Life Member #25809, of Farrer, Canberra, A.C.T., Australia (Edited to poem by Sharon Stanley) Let me briefly introduce myself, I’m Life Member #25809, I’m the proud, original owner of my “Olden Goldie”, a Turquoise GL1000, a 1975.

We were treated remarkably warmly, by all the Gold Wing owners and couples we met, some of whom welcomed us as guests in their homes. We even managed to win a Wing Ding award in Madison!

We joined the Australian GWRRA in ’84. Later, I formed a Chapter in Canberra, then I was chosen Area Rep and, a short time later, elected National Vice President for Australia.

In fact, we enjoyed the USA’s and Canada’s, scenery and friendly hospitality so much, that we just had to return in 1996, and that is when we purchased…

Now, my wife and I arrived in the U.S. in 1989, and bought a new GL1500 Wing. We used the trip as an excuse to see America, and do it on the motorcycle of my dreams.

A secondhand ’86 GL1200 for that adventure, which we then resold in the USA. But not before winning another Wing Ding award, coincidentally, in Madison again!

We toured the U.S. for over three months, with a Travelite trailer in tow. What a beautifully landscaped country, we encountered and we now know.

Now, I’m silly enough (at this late stage of my life), to want to again tour the U.S. in a year or so, and though I’ll still be keeping my “Olden Goldie”, I may just buy the latest GL1800, too!

Author, John Cleary, with his 1975 GL1000 “Olden Goldie”. Though John has owned several other Wings, he says he takes particular pleasure in being this bike’s original owner. Photo by Peter Green. 82

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