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This Spring’s Seats and Seating Options

A FATHER AND SON RIDE

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THE HARTCO PRO TOUR SADDLE REVIEWED

Two Brothers Take to the Road March 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 Father and Son: Circle through the Seasons......................................................................................58 My First Long Chapter Ride! .................................................................................................................40 This Spring’s Seats and Seating Options..............................................................................................52 Two Brothers: Rides with “Thunder Cloud”......................................................................................64

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Complete Look at GWRRA Member Benefits .................................................................................49

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This gorgeous Sunburst Orange Pearl 2002 GL1800 is owned by John Jayne (GWRRA #291409, of Dundee, New York—the Finger Lakes area). “It’s my second love,” says John.

“First, of course, is my wife Billy Jo.” John notes that the photo was taken on a ride along Rte. 28, at 7th Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.

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CONTENTS

K N O W L E D G E

March 2011 • Volume 34 Issue 02

“Where’s Wingy” Contest Rules (SEE PAGE 56 for details.)

Product Report: The Hartco Pro Tour Saddle ...................................................................................38 Ride Better: Rider Course Season .......................................................................................................20 Wing Ding 33: Welcome Party at the Zoo! .......................................................................................70

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New Trikes and Bikes Rally this October ...........................................................................................69

Acts of Kindness ............................................12 Advertisers Listing..........................................68 Association Leader Listing............................82 A Word from Your GWRRA Director ........8 Bragging Rights ................................................14 Classifieds ........................................................78 Events ................................................................80 Finishing Touches ............................................90 GWRRA Official Products............................86

WORD SEARCH PUZZLE March 2011

GWRRA/Rescue Application ......................70 Hall of Fame ....................................................79 In Memoriam....................................................79 In the Zone ........................................................4 International News & Views ........................18 Just Jokin’ ..........................................................77 Motorcycle Goodies ......................................75 News Briefs......................................................16 Product Previews ............................................34

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Readers’ Responses........................................10 Readers’ Rides ................................................88 Wing Ding 33 Application ............................71 Wing Ding 33 Hotel List ................................74 Wing Ding 33 Hotel & RV/Campsite Map ....73 Wordsearch Puzzle ........................................68 Wordsearch Answers for Prior Month......68 Workbench ......................................................24

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

Who Will You Choose to Ride With This Year?

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with this year? And, more importantly, who else will you choose to ride with this year?

You certainly have a wealth of riding companions to choose from!

e all know that Wingers often take long trips with their spouses either on the saddle with them or on the bike in front, or behind, them. Many of these types of travel stories are submitted, and we perhaps even take them for granted. We are grateful both for the travel companionship spouses provide each other and for the travel stories they share with us.

However, in this issue of Wing World, I wanted to highlight three travel stories of Wingers who took long trips with relatives and friends other than their spouse/significant other.

I did so in part because I found it so coincidental that all three of these stories were submitted at approximately the same time. Also, I found it very interesting that all three of these stories—in one way or another—involve one of the smaller (GWRRA Member-wise) states of the U.S.—Utah. But, more than anything else, what struck me about these stories is with how much enthusiasm these writers wrote of having ridden with their chosen companions.

How will these folks, who don’t live together on a day-to-day basis, get along during such a long ride? I wondered even before I initially read each story. What will they choose to highlight about their trip and to share with the rest of us? I was not disappointed with their insights, and I think you will not be disappointed either.

For example, you’ll read about the commitment two brothers make to ride together every year, even though they live many states apart (“Two Brothers: Rides with ‘Thunder Cloud’”, page 64). And perhaps, like me, you’ll relish the teasing nature of their sibling relationship that carries over into their ride. After all, the author does refer to his brother as “Thunder Cloud”, and you’ll soon learn why.

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It is also interesting to learn how very much a son values the fact that he and his father took the time to take a long motorcycling trip together (“Back Through the Seasons: My Ride with Dad”, page 58). Though I often create from scratch the titles for submitted articles (based most often on the article’s main theme), I found it so revealing that this author not only spotted, but also remarks about how he arrived at while still on the ride, his story’s theme of “Back Through the Seasons”. What a nice theme for a father and son story.

Lastly, I was fascinated at the way in which one Chapter ride group, from Utah’s Chapter M, worked together to make a major adjustment to their travel plans. Not only that, but they were also willing to accommodate a relatively new rider who wanted to stop for photos more often than did they (“I Thought I Knew Riding at Its Best…Then I Went on a Long Chapter Ride!”, page 40).

Talk about working together to bring about as much enjoyment as possible for each of a group’s respective members!

And all of this pondering got me to wondering, In addition to my usual travel companions, who else will I choose to ride

After all, there are tens and tens of thousands of fellow GWRRA Members, and hundreds of Chapters, located all over the globe. So even if you don’t have a spouse or a direct member of your biological family with whom to ride, you still have tons of GWRRA friends out there. In fact, GWRRA is really like one big, huge family of riders who not only love to ride together but who are also very helpful to one another even when they’re not riding. (If you’re ever in doubt of this fact, just pick up an issue of the magazine and read one of the many, many “Acts of Kindness” entries submitted each year. For instance, check out the “Acts of Kindness” department this issue, on page 12, for just a tad of reassurance/inspiration about fellow Members helping Members.)

And then there’s the 2011 Gold Book you just received as a supplement attached to this month’s issue of Wing World. What an amazing—and lengthy— Member Benefit that is! The book contains line after line of riders willing to help fellow riders. And it’s just one more example of how many GWRRA friends and family you truly have out there—around the world— with whom you might also want to ride.

So, in addition to the folks you usually ride with each year, remember that GWRRA is a huge community of like-minded riders. And that means you always have a huge, extended family of riders you can contact. If you’re ever looking for someone to ride with, you’re not alone—seventy thousand-plus of your GWRRA friends and family are out there!

Happy, safe, and FUN riding to everyone in 2011! ● Wing World

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A WORD FROM YOUR GWRRA DIRECTOR

The New Year looks Bright...

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he New Year looks bright! The “fun factor” is increasing throughout our Association.

Participation is up in many of the events, and a positive attitude is prevalent with the Membership across the Association.

My approach from the beginning has been simple and two-fold—to honestly listen and to ensure that we are truly in service to others. I have always found that, when engaged in a conversation, the most important thing is to be a good listener. Being a good listener empowers others to freely express their thoughts more clearly and will open them to listening to contrary ideas.

Listening will break down barriers that prevent compromise and progress.

One instance, in particular, where I see successful communication being achieved is with the New England taskforce that was created last summer. The purpose of this taskforce was to have New England Members work to find solutions to better deliver the GWRRA programs to the Membership of the New England Districts. Those Districts we are talking about are Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Each one of these Districts have only a few Chapters and find it difficult to fully staff a District team like those found in larger Districts of the Association.

During my visit at the New England Rally, I had an opportunity to talk with a group of Members that represented the Region’s, Districts’, and Chapters’ interests. I was looking for solutions wherein the New England Districts could share their resources to ensure that the New England Members have the same fun opportunities that are offered to the Members in larger Districts.

There were many differing viewpoints presented during the discussion. I listened to what everyone was saying and realized that further discussions would be needed. It was suggested by the group that a taskforce be formed to continue this discussion. Volunteers representing all of the Districts formed this group and worked as a Team through the remaining months of 2010. I am so very proud of the work they have accomplished and look forward to seeing their solutions implemented!

A very effective communication tool the taskforce used was to create a private Yahoo Group where everyone could freely discuss topics, upload documents, conduct polls, and 8

have access to many other useful tools. It is a tool that I now use for the International Team and the Region Directors to enhance our communication. As topics or issues come up, opinions are shared and resolutions are made. I would recommend Chapter, District, and Region Teams use this tool to improve your communication.

Also, Members are finding ways to share their lives beyond the time they spend together in gatherings or events. Many Members have joined the GWRRA Facebook page and have even created a Facebook page for their Chapter. GW has gone cyberspace!

In fact, Christmas Day this year I received a very special cyber Birthday/Christmas present. (Yes, my Birthday is on Christmas Day.) Anyway, after Lori and I opened our gifts in the morning, I sat down at my computer and found my inbox crammed full of hundreds of greetings from my Facebook friends wishing me a Happy Birthday/Merry Christmas. I showed Lori. She immediately started laughing and said, “It’ll be New Years Day before you finish replying to all those messages!” So anyway, I thank my many, many GWRRA Facebook friends for making that day so very special for me.

GWRRA is also continually looking for ways to enhance the “fun factor” for our Membership. An example of this is the new Passport Program. The Program is geared toward encouraging Members to ride more often—namely to GWRRA Chapter gatherings, events, rallies, their Honda Dealers, vendors, etc. In your Gold Book packet you

receive this month, you will find your Passport.

I encourage you to participate in the program by increasing your travels and visits. Prizes will be awarded for those who complete their Passport and send it in to the Home Office. It’s sure to be a big hit with everyone, and I look forward to signing hundreds of them at Wing Ding. (Look for additional information on this program on page 16 of this issue.)

Another program that was launched in January was the Director Recognition Award program. The GWRRA Leadership has created this prestigious award, which consists of three levels of recognition for the GWRRA Director Corps. Its purpose is to acknowledge and honor notable Directors who are industrious, dedicated, and worthy of consideration for further advancement. These levels will be: Senior Director Director Merit Award Director of the Year Award Annually, GWRRA will recognize and honor outstanding Directors who have distinguished themselves through their performance and dedication. Once a Director achieves senior status, he or she qualifies to be further recognized by being selected by their peers to receive the “Director Merit Award” or as the “Director of the Year”. The design of the Director Award patch has provisions to add the “Merit Award” and the “Director of the Year” patch to the bottom of the initial senior patch. Additional information on this program can be found in the January issue of the GWRRA “Insight” newsletter. The link to this newsletter can be found on the main page of the GWRRA website at www.gwrra.org.

Lastly, we are adding a brand-new Fall Rally to our schedule called the “Trikes and Bikes Rally”. It will be held in Bowling Green, Kentucky, September 30 through October 2nd. Ed Price, Marketing Director of GWRRA, says the Rally will focus on scenic rides and tours of the local area attractions. The intention is to have a laid-back feel to the event focusing on just having fun. Lori and I look forward to attending it and visiting with all of our GWRRA friends.

So yes, this year is already off to a great start, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the year brings!

Director of GWRRA, Mike Stiger ● Wing World

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TIME TO BE “POLITICAL”?

I’ve belonged to this organization off and on now since 1983 and have always known that it was a nonpolitical organization.

[However, I believe] the time has come recently to really understand what it means to be “nonpolitical”.

The motorcycling community is attacked frequently by those who love nothing more then to take this “most free of freedoms” from underneath us. They would like nothing more than to quiet the rumbling of pipes and the smiles from the faces of our children.

They attack us by limiting when, where, and how we ride— whether it is on the streets of local towns or in the open wilderness of state and federal parks. The attacks often come in the guise of “for the public good” but, generally, without asking the riding public how this impacts them or even if what is proposed makes sense for what we do (think seatbelts for bikes).

While I don’t think [the folks who began GWRRA, namely] Paul Hildebrand and Sam (Shirley Stephens-Garcia), ever wanted us to become embroiled in “us vs. them”-type politics, I also don’t think they would mind us getting [to know more about] matters that pertain specifically to our sport/activity. After all, where will new Members come from if there are no motorcycles and motorcyclists in the future?

[And, believe me] there are direct assaults on us. What are some of these direct assaults?

Lastly, how would you like to be stopped just because you ride? Well, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently proposed just such a grant for motorcycle-only checkpoints!

There are hundreds of attacks such as these that occur every year, and [I feel that it is] high time we get off the sidelines. How? Well, we could at least list the laws that are being proposed and encourage our Members to check them out. That way, they can be made aware of them and make their own decisions about them.

That small step does not make us political, but it does make sure we are allowed to pursue our most precious right—the right to decide.

Freddy and Doris Wheeler GWRRA #129028 Mobile, Alabama [Ed. Note: Thank you for writing in, Freddy and Doris. When possible, we do try to include some of the laws (and other pertinent, motorcycle-related news) in the “News Briefs” section of the magazine. We’ll continue to keep our eyes open for such news.]

MY HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

Well one has already occurred in California, where Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law a requirement that all motorcycles (trikes included) have only exhaust systems with an EPA stamp of approval. Now, while I don’t intend to modify the exhaust system on my bike, there are quite a few of you out there who have taken advantage of systems made by Cobra, Jardine, and other nationally known companies that make products and employ folks so you can enjoy your motorcycle. The AMA supported a more practical solution of limiting Db’s at the exhaust tip, but government (being what it is) took the heavy-handed approach instead and made it hard on everyone.

I’m a new Member of GWRRA, and I read in the November 2010 issue Mike Stiger’s editorial (“The GWRRA Experience…”) about the organization and the direction that it’s going. Mike states that he worked to promote the inclusion of riders other than those of Gold Wings.

Kids’ bikes? There is no way that, in eight years, I am letting my granddaughter ride off on my Wing without me in the front position! However, I would like for her to be able to get a dirt bike to learn how to ride before she gets her own street bike. But the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) would limit this, due to the ban of lead in products made for children. Granted.

However, for most of the lead in youth motorcycles, the kids would have to chew on a part for some time in order to consume the amount of lead this good-intentioned law is meant to prevent.

[That said,] there are many other clubs that we, as motorcycle enthusiasts, can join. In fact, I’m a member of AMA as well. It serves the purpose of almost any personality, and I find it is frequently oriented toward motorcycle sports of many kinds.

[I believe that] the government doesn’t look at the negative impacts of laws, but rather only the perceived good. Still, the negative impact of limiting my ability to buy my granddaughter a bike so she can learn to ride just may reduce another chance for a new GWRRA Member in the future.

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[And while] I agree that like-minded riders who share a genuine love of riding, and of being responsible in their community as well as good stewards of the roads we ride, should all be welcome to join, I would hate for the inclusion of “radical types of riders” to cause disharmony in this group.

Whatever happens in GWRRA, [let me just say that] I have found a fraternity of riders with whom I enjoy associating and riding. And I will continue to do so in the years to come. I want to say “thank you” for including me in an organization focused on safety and that enjoys riding together. I am ever so grateful to the friends who introduced me to the local Chapter M. Lawrence A. Mills GWRRA #33898 Union Gap, Washington ● Wing World

LOTS OF UNEXPECTED HELP AFTER WING DING On Sunday, the 4th of July last year, my wife and I (along with our friends Mark and Shelly Brown) stopped for gas on our way home to Arkansas. We were traveling from Wing Ding in Des Moines and a family wedding in Nebraska.

Prior to stopping, I had begun to notice a slight wobble, so I examined the tires thoroughly. It didn’t take long for me to find what was causing the wobble—a broken belt in the rear tire, most likely caused by low tire pressure. It was a Dunlop Elite III tire.

The moment I realized what was wrong, a man walked up behind us and asked if something was the matter. I told him about the tire, and he immediately jumped into action. He quickly introduced himself as Roger Robbins and told me that he had been a vendor at Wing Ding. He, too, was on his way home to Arkansas.

He pointed to his truck and trailer across the parking lot then introduced me to his new friend, John Pruett (whose bike was in the back of his trailer because of a bad tire on his bike). He then laughed and said, “I don’t have room for two bikes in the trailer, but I will do what I can to help you”.

With that, Delyce and I pulled out the Gold Book from our bike and began making calls to motorcycle shops and persons in the Gold Book in and around the Joplin, Missouri area.

We were fortunate to reach Jim Brown, Educator of Chapter X, out of Neosho, Missouri. I explained to him my situation, and he told me he had an old tire in his shed that he would get and bring to me. Roger and John, along with their wives, remained with us until Jim arrived a short time later with the tire.

Then Mark, John, and Roger lifted the bike while I slipped the old tire off and the new tire on. Within 15 minutes, we were ready to get back on the road.

Jim Brown visited with us for a few more minutes and then left to head home. We visited for a few additional minutes with the Robbins and the Pruetts, then headed south on Highway 71 toward home.

A few miles down the highway, we noticed Jim sitting alongside the road. He was waiting there to make sure we didn’t have any trouble!

We have been Gold Wing riders for three years now, and it never ceases to amaze us how kind and generous Wing people are! A huge “thank you” to Jim Brown, Roger and Linda Robbins, and John and Marsha Pruett for being there for us!

Jerry and Delyce Palik GWRRA #288033 Cabot, Arkansas

OVERWHELMED BY THEIR OFFERS TO HELP My husband, Jay, and I left Danville, Kentucky on our 1990 Gold Wing (affectionately called “Blue”) on the Friday afternoon of Labor Day weekend last year. We were headed to Utah, and it was another one 12

of our dream trips. Everything was going well—that is, until we hit what Jay believes was raised pavement near Woodward, Oklahoma.

It was quite a jar, and Jay noticed that the gas and temperature gauge on the instrument panel had gone off. Twenty miles later, we stopped for fuel in Guymon, Oklahoma. That’s where—wouldn’t you know it!—our Blue wouldn’t start.

Jay got out his tools. But what we hoped would be just a fuse, wasn’t. We were dead in the water in Guymon—on a Sunday afternoon during the Labor Day weekend!

We got out the Gold Book to see if there was someone in the area we could call. The closest name was Ted L. Bouldin in Stratford, Texas, about 42 miles south of where we were.

Ted answered and was very kind, gracious, and reassuring. He said he would come pick us up with his truck and trailer. He also said he would have his friend Marshall Holloway, who “knows everything about fixing Gold Wings,” call us.

Sure enough, five minutes later, Marshall called and talked with Jay about other issues that might keep Blue from starting. But there was no luck; Blue was dead. Ted called back and asked if Marshall had any luck in getting the bike started. Jay said no and that we still needed help.

Ted told Jay not to worry about anything, that he would take the bike to Marshall’s house in Amarillo, Texas. If they couldn’t get Blue running, Ted added, he would give us his very own 1800 to finish our dream trip. Jay shared this news with me, and we both sat down. We were overwhelmed with this offer of help from a total stranger.

Ted picked us up about an hour later and drove us to his home, where we met his wife, Judy. Ted called Marshall to let him know we were on our way then got out his 2005 GL1800 for Jay. Next, we were all off for Amarillo, with Jay following on Ted’s bike.

We arrived at Marshall and Laneta’s house about 6 p.m., and they immediately unloaded Blue into Marshall’s garage. Together, they worked on Blue until Ted and Judy had to leave. It was then that Laneta and Marshall encouraged us to stay the night.

Marshall and Laneta were so very friendly and gracious. Laneta fixed us supper while Jay and Marshall continued to work on our bike (until well after midnight). Laneta let me do some laundry; earlier, Jay’s shirt had gotten covered with grease and dirt. She also showed me the quilts she had made; what a great collection.

The next morning, after a great breakfast, the men continued to trace electrical lines. They finally found that a jumper wire had pulled out of a relay behind the fuse box. After a trip to the store to buy some parts, the bike was back together and running. By 2 p.m., Jay was showered, we were packed, and we were back on the road.

We toured Southern Utah, Northern Arizona, and went as far as Las Vegas. We returned home on Monday, September 20th, after traveling a total of 5,272 miles.

We would like to thank Ted, Judy, Marshall, and Laneta for all the blessings they gave to us. We owe these Goldwingers a huge debt of gratitude for helping us to continue on our way to see the wonders of our incredible country!

Carol and Jay Fancher GWRRA #247671 Lancaster, Kentucky

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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.

OUR GOLD WING WEDDING We, Dana and Kathy Schneider (GWRRA #294970, of Los Alamos, California) were wed at our home, with our CA-1Y family cheering us, on May 1, 2010.

During the ceremony, when the question came up if anyone knew of a reason we shouldn’t be married, of course the entire CA1Y group raised their hands. We simply waved them off and had a great wedding and reception.

Our cake included a Gold Wing cake topper given to us by our Chapter Directors at the time, Pennye and Jeff Benda. And we made sure to also get a group photo.

What a great day!

(Submitted by Dana Schneider, GWRRA #294970, of Los Alamos, California.)

“WE CAN DO IT” FOR CHRISTINE! In 2009, our Chapter Couple at the time spearheaded a project to raise funds for a custom wheelchair for a special young lady.

By last July, they were able to raise over $10,000 for this project.

Like most Chapter Couples, NC-A2’s 2009-2010 Couple of the Year, Bill and Deidre Sprinkle, wanted to do a Chapter Project—but what to do? Other couples had fundraising events for their Chapters, bake sales for local charities, and poker runs for just about everything else.

Bill and Deidre wanted to do something different. They visited the Horizons Center, a facility that provides housing for physically and mentally handicapped children. There, they met Christine, a 14

young lady who had been bedridden since birth. Christine’s only means of transportation was a specialized wheelchair, but she had outgrown it years earlier. Medicare provides a new wheelchair for her every ten years, but she was in need of a new one. Bill and Deidre decided that raising enough money to get Christine a new wheelchair would be their Chapter Project!

When they presented the idea to me, I was thinking, This could take years! That’s because a new, specialized wheelchair to meet Christine’s needs would run in the nine to ten thousand dollar price range. As the Chapter Director, I just didn’t know if I could sell this idea to the rest of the Members.

In the meantime, Bill and Deidre decided to enlist not only our own Chapter Members, but also Members of neighboring Chapters, as well, to collect items for an Easter Basket to present to Christine. Then, the weekend before Easter, we had a Chapter Ride to the Horizons Center to tour the facility and to present Christine with several baskets full of goodies any teenaged girl would enjoy.

Still, Bill and Deidre had their sights on the new wheelchair, so they visited the other North Carolina Chapters and spoke of their Chapter Project. They let them know how each Chapter could contribute and, through their efforts, they got all of the North Carolina Central Couples onboard! Other Chapters even held events to help raise money towards the purchase of the wheelchair.

For instance, NC-A (of Greensboro) contributed all proceeds from their annual yard sale to the fund for Christine.

And this is how far Bill and Deidre went to accomplish their goal of obtaining a wheelchair for Christine: Even though they aren’t golfers, they decided they would put together a golf tournament to raise money. They turned to some friends who do know something about golf, Mickey and Deanne Vaughn, the thenChapter NC-N (of Burlington) Couple of the Year, for assistance.

With the help of NC-A2 Members—and all the North Carolina Central Couples, and many of their Chapter Members— they were able to pull off the event. They sold “hole sponsorships” and gathered donations for door prizes from area businesses.

They even had a Thoroughbred Motorsports Stallion up for grabs as a “hole-in-one prize”! The tournament was a tremendous success, with 24 four-person teams participating.

Then-North Carolina District Director, Dennis Hull, summed it up best in an email to all the North Carolina Members. In it, he wrote: “This tournament was the culmination of several months of effort in raising funds for the purchase of a custom-built electric wheelchair for Christine, a young lady who is a resident of a personal care facility. What made this fundraising effort so unique was the fact that the Central Couples did not rely solely upon collecting monies at Chapter gatherings and events but, instead, thought outside the box and found a way to involve the non-Gold Winging public. Not only did this event give golfers a chance to meet and mingle with Goldwingers, it provided an opportunity for non-Gold Wingers to see the huge hearts that the Gold Wing family has.”

The North Carolina District has a motto of “We Can Do It”. In this case, everyone involved proved that this is more than just a motto for us, it is a way of life!

(Submitted by Randy Dezarn, GWRRA #141772, NC-A2 Chapter Director.) ●

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

—Chapter SD-L of Souix Falls, South Dakota, led by Myron and Claribel Grussing.

“WHERE’S WINGY” CONTEST WINNER FOR JANUARY ISSUE It was a tough one to find, but congratulations go to Roy Thelen of Fowler, Michigan for finding “Wingy” (seen here) on page 1 (the cover!) of the January 2011 issue.

Wingy was located to the right of the former Presidents’ faces on Mt. Rushmore. Roy 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 56 of this issue.)

REMINDER: GWRRA’S “QUESTION OF THE MONTH” For the next few months, starting last 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 do you continue to renew your membership in GWRRA? • • • • • • • • •

Wing World Magazine GWRRA Chapters Continue Friendships Annual Convention - Wing Ding GWRRA Programs (i.e. Rider Ed., Leadership Training, MED, etc.)

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TRIKE RIDERS INTERNATIONAL MERGES WITH GWRRA As of January 1, 2011, Trike Riders International (TRI), GWRRA’s formerly independent, sister association, discontinued operations. TRI Members who chose to do so were then transferred over as Members into the Gold Wing Road Riders Association.

Says Melissa Eason, former President of TRI and Chief Operations Officer of GWRRA, “As you may or may not know, after almost nine years of operation, Trike Riders International is no longer an independent organization and is merging with GWRRA…the decision to merge has been a difficult one to make— and we deeply appreciate all the time and dedication Members have given to TRI over the years.”

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GWRRA ANNOUNCES NEW “PASSPORT PROGRAM” GWRRA has announced a new program—geared toward encouraging Members to ride more, like to Chapter gatherings, events, rallies, Honda Dealers, vendors, etc.—called the “Passport Program”. The program officially kicks off this March.

Your Passport book (mailed with your annual Gold Book this issue) has 64 pages, with 4 spaces on each page for you to get stamps/signatures for each place you visit. A special website, with more details, including how to send your Passport to the Home Office once it has been filled out, is currently under construction.

Paul Hildebrand, Founder and CEO of GWRRA, says, “I am looking forward to seeing this program bring riding and camaraderie back to the forefront of GWRRA!”

BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL OFFERS MOTORCYCLE TRAVELERS MORE THAN 1,200 BIKER-FRIENDLY® HOTEL OPTIONS WITHIN THE U.S. AND CANADA IN 2011 Best Western International recently announced its collection of rider-friendly properties has grown to more than 1,200 hotel locations throughout North America as part of the hotel chain’s multiyear agreement with Harley-Davidson.

These rider-friendly hotels, searchable on bwrider.com, offer motorcycle travelers and enthusiasts a host of amenities important to them, including complimentary wipe-down towels, access to a cleaning station at the property, and, oftentimes, extra benefits such as reserved parking spaces, bottled water, and lip balm.

“Best Western offers a hotel stay for every type of traveler, and we’re proud to serve as the largest family of hotels to welcome those traveling on two wheels and ensure their unique needs are met consistently,” says Dorothy Dowling, senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best Western International.

DATES ANNOUNCED FOR 2011 AMA VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE DAYS AT MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) recently announced the 2011 dates for the country’s “premier annual celebration of motorcycling heritage”. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will take place this year on July 22-24, 2011, at the world-class Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

The 20th Annual AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days features classic motorcycles of all makes and styles and honors the riders who made them famous. Activities include the AMA Racing Vintage Grand Championships, which feature road racing, motocross, hare scrambles, trials and dirt track; North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet; bike shows and awards; a Marque of the Year display that showcases the history of a unique brand; a Grand Marshal; a new-product vendor midway; stunt shows; demo rides of current production bikes; and seminars on a number of topics by noted motorcycling experts.

Tickets begin at $20 per day or $35 for the weekend. For more information and to order tickets, visit midohio.com or call (800) MID-OHIO (643-6446). ● Wing World

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

The Legislative Buildings are an icon for the local residents of this great city, and many local organizations have adopted the Legislative Buildings as a recognizable symbol of representation for Victoria. This also includes GWRRA Members from Region J’s Chapter BC-V. And so, we would like to take this opportunity to let our fellow GWRRA Members know that BC-V’s new Chapter Logo will have a superimposed image of the Legislative Buildings over a large, red “V”!

In addition, Members of Chapter BC-V would like to invite you to come and enjoy the mild climate, captivating waterfront vistas, and friendly people of Victoria. We hope to see you soon!

(Submitted by Michel Deschenes, GWRRA #255053, Assistant Chapter Director of BC-V.)

NS-A PRESENTS TWO CHEQUES FROM POKER RUN

GWRRA’S CHAPTER BC-V CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY The Membership of GWRRA’s BC-V, from Region J, took the time to organize a photo shoot of our Gold Wings at the front of the Provincial Legislative Buildings located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We did so last year in order to celebrate the then-upcoming Chapter BC-V 20th anniversary in January of 2011.

We also wrote a short article (below) about Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, the home of GWRRA’s Chapter BC-V.

Welcome to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, is the historic port city of Victoria. Internationally known as the “City of Gardens,” Victoria is one of the most visited locations on the Canadian West Coast. Tourists from all over the world come to visit our beautiful city, and most stop at the Provincial Legislative Buildings, which overlook Victoria’s scenic inner harbor.

The Legislative Buildings, designed by the famous architect Francis Rattenbury, were constructed in the late 1800s and have been the home of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia ever since. Situated next to the majestic Empress Hotel and surrounded by manicured lawns and flower gardens, the silhouette of the Legislative Buildings has been illuminated at night with electric lights since 1897.

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These photos were taken on October 16, 2010 at our Chapter gathering at the Rodeo Lounge in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. One shows the presentation of a cheque for $250 from our annual poker run being made to Jimi Swinamer, President of Bikers Down Society. The society is a nonprofit organization that helps injured bikers with monetary needs, and other needs, after being injured in a motorcycle crash in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Pictured in the left-hand photograph are (from left to right): Don Spence, Chapter Director of NS-A; Jimi Swinamer; Val and Al Tucker, District Directors of Nova Scotia; and Mike Devine, Region L Director.

NS-A also presented a cheque for $250 to Ted Hyland, a representative of the Childrens Trust Fund, which helps needy children with costs for which a family may not have funds.

Pictured in the right-hand photograph are (from left to right): Ted Hyland, Don Spence, Al and Val Tucker, and Mike Devine.

(Submitted by Don and Debbie Spence, GWRRA #152208, Chapter Directors of NS-A.) ●

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Rider Course Season: Time for ERC, ARC, TRC, SRC, and More!

By Bruce & Melissa Thayer, Former MI Asst. District Rider Educator ow about that! March is already here! And while those in the Southern United States, and some other parts of the world, have been riding for a few weeks now, those in the colder and more snow-prone areas can finally—realistically—begin to think about clear roads and warmer temperatures. Who knows? It may even be warm enough to encourage us to unplug the Battery Tender, bundle up in full gear, and take the steed out of the stable for the first ride of the season on the very next bright, sunny day.

All right, well maybe I am rushing it a bit for some of you, eh? But wherever you live—and whenever it begins for you—the beginning of the riding season is a good time to think about signing up for a rider course. After all, what better way to refresh yourself both mentally and physically of the skills it takes to ride safely and with confidence?

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An Instructor at Wing Ding 32 waits for the rest of the trailering course participants to finish an exercise before they head in for further group instructions.

Rider Courses—a Type of Insurance I like to think of rider courses as a kind of insurance. But this is the kind of insurance that helps prevent crashes instead of paying for the damages after the fact. And the return on this type of investment can be much greater than you realize compared to any other kind of insurance.

You might even say it can be priceless!

And what do you do if the course is not offered right in your own backyard and you have a bit of a ride in order to get there? Sounds like a good reason for a Chapter ride, doesn’t it? In fact, you could practice team riding both ways—there and back—and maybe spend the night near the training site, if that makes sense. This could even help you get lots of the Members’ season off to a great start if you enroll in one of the early courses. Remember, the Chapter that trains together…er, uh…well, has a lot of trained riders! Right?

Seriously though, we can all stand to improve our riding skills.

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After all, even if you’ve taken the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Experienced RiderCourse (ERC) every year for the last 10 years, there’s probably still something you will learn, or re-learn, from yet another rider training course.

And I can say that with great confidence because of one course in particular that is available for those GWRRA riders who are experienced—and for those frequently trained riders among us who are just looking for something different.

If You Haven’t Yet Taken This Course…

Regardless of how much training you’ve had in the past, if you haven’t yet taken the Advanced Rider Course (ARC), why not plan for it this coming riding season?

This is a rider course developed by GWRRA for its Members, and the class includes new exercises found only in this particular course.

They were designed specifically to help you deal with real-world riding situations. And let’s just say that, if you can ace this class, then you certainly have some riding skills to be proud of!

Now, that’s not to say, however, that only the “best riders” should take this class. Actually, quite the opposite is true: Every motorcycle rider among us is eligible for this class and capable of completing it.

After all, there is no pass/fail criteria in these classes!

What else can you expect from this course? Well, just as with the ERC, it is presented to you by two trained and qualified Instructors who will tell you how to perform the exercises, will demonstrate the exercises for you, and will give you tips to improve your technique while you practice the exercises on your own motorcycle.

And, of course, the ARC also includes some classroom instruction prior to the fun on the range. Altogether, it’s pretty much a full eighthour-long course. But as long as you participate in the classroom and practice the exercises on the range, you will get a completion card. It’s as easy as that! There are no minimum performance standards to meet.

The hope is that everyone finishes with better awareness of the risks of motorcycling and more improved riding skills. And, after all, isn’t that the true point of any rider training course?

There are no prerequisites to meet, other than the usual ones, for current GWRRA Members: Your bike simply needs to pass a T-CLOCS inspection, and you must wear the proper riding gear. (If you by chance forgot, over the dreadfully long winter months, what comprises proper riding gear, here’s a hint: It’s a total of six items!) Beyond that, you may also need a motorcycle endorsement on your driver’s license (state specific) and proof of insurance.

Closing Thoughts March is the perfect month to make sure you get registered for a rider course—be it an ERC, ARC, Trike Riding Course (TRC), Sidecar Riding Course (SRC), and more—by completing an application.

Remember, the sooner you submit your application, the better your chances are of getting the training site you desire! ●

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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.

Trike Wouldn’t Start Hello Stu, I have a 2003 1800 with a CSC conversion. About four years ago, the No. 8 fuse, 10-amp stop/kill switch blew. It blew three or four times in a three-month period.

I could not find any reason why it has all been okay for the last four years. That is, until the 3rd of September last year.

On my way to catch a ferry to France, I stopped for fuel, and the trike wouldn’t start. It was dead; nothing at all. I checked the No. 8 fuse, and it had blown. I put a new fuse in, and all was okay. But when I got to the ferry port, it would not start again. I checked the No. 8 fuse.

The fuse was okay but, after about 30 minutes, the trike started to break down.

A guy came and checked the fuse board, and all was okay—power was going to the fuses.

After he left, I had to move the trike about 50 yards to the next loading bay. It started okay, so I drove the trike the 50 yards and was ready to load it on the ferry but, guess what, it wouldn’t start.

There was no way we could go onto the ferry, so I pushed the trike backwards about six or seven feet (no ignition on trike to start it).

Then it started again, so we decided to go home. It was 260 miles, and it ran without the engine cutting off. We got home safely.

The next day, the trike started every time (about 10 to 15 times). I swapped the F1 ignition relay with the headlight relay, and all was okay.

Could there be a break in a cable somewhere or a fault with the fuse box? By closing the terminals slightly, I have made sure the No. 8 fuse is a tight fit.

The trike has done 42K miles. Can you help, as I have no confidence anymore in it?

Many thanks.

Via email, Royston Jones, GWRRA #140470 Hi Roy, if I remember correctly, there was an issue on ’03 models where the bank angle sensor retaining screws allowed the sensor to wiggle around. This would sometimes kill the engine or prevent it from starting. It’s also possi24

ble that your bike has worn or loose parts inside the kill switch.

Stu

Two Problems with My GL1500 Trike Dear Stu, I have a 1996 Gold Wing GL1500 which I had triked. The bike has had two items wrong with it ever since I purchased it about four years ago—neither of which affects its normal operation.

1. When starting the engine, it will not fire while the starter button is still pushed. But when the starter button is released, the engine fires.

2. When the bike is not ridden for a few days, the display screen does not show the time.

Neither does the radio and tape player information show if they are on, although the systems operate normal. The shock pressure will not show if the pressure check button is pushed, and the air pump will not work.

After I am on the road for four or five miles, the clock display comes on and the radio and tape player displays are normal and the pressure check is then normal and the air pump operates.

I would appreciate your diagnosis on these items. Thank you.

Rupert Maxwell GWRRA #249362 Pikeville, TN Rupert, the answer to #1 is that your battery doesn’t have the capacity to run the electric starter and fire the ignition at the same time. When you take your finger off the start button, the voltage rises. And if the engine is still spinning, the plugs fire, and the engine starts. Assuming your charging system is working properly and that your battery terminals are clean and tight, your battery is likely in need of replacement. But maybe not. If you’re not in the habit of using a battery maintainer when not using the bike, you might want to try that. It works wonders. Your other gremlins might be related to the battery voltage issue.

Stu

Side Panels on a 1500 Hi Stu, I have done just about everything I can think of but cannot get my side panels to align on my Wing. About two years ago, I lost (it flew off) the right side battery panel. I purchased a new one from a Harley dealer for less than a Honda dealer (yes, a friend).

A few months later, the panel was loose again and the stud broken off. I JB-welded the stud on and found it difficult to align the stud in the bottom left hole, near the bag. It just wouldn’t align. The stud broke again.

A week or so later, I dismantled the front end to install plugs, air and gas filter, etc. and found out that the left side panel had a broken stud on the top left, where the frame stud attaches to the panel. I fixed all the studs with A/B apoxy and waited 36 hours to let them set.

Now neither panel will allow all four studs on either side to slide into the holes. It appears to be off a bit less than 1/4 inch on both bottom holes near the bag.

The history of my bike is that it’s a 1997 SE Wing with 58K miles on it. It’s never been down, there’s no damage, and it’s been garage kept.

I just took off a Big Bike Parts trailer hitch that I thought might be causing some binding. I tightened all the screws and bolts in the saddle bags and found some slightly loose.

Due to limited time, I have not gotten to the frame bolts yet and haven’t yet removed the seat to see if there is any drop in the saddle bags at the hinge.

This has gone on for a couple of years now, and I just can’t align the side panels and don’t know, technically, what to do. It’s driving me a bit nuts. Like I said, I haven’t gotten the seat off yet to investigate that.

Is this normal on the 1500 Wing? I do not believe there are any cracks or frame damage (visually). What can I do, or what can you suggest? Thanks, Stu. Eddy Nestle GWRRA #119981 Dallas, GA Eddy, the saddle bags can be moved slightly forward or rearward when the attachments are loose. It’s possible that a previous owner or mechanic incorrectly positioned the bags after having removed them.

Stu

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Headlights Out Hi Stu, I have a GL1500SE 1998 with 90K miles on it. I may or may not have a problem, but I would like to run it by you to see what you think.

About a year ago, my headlights went out. After finding the problem (5-amp relay fuse) with the help of one of your previous “Workbench” Q&As, I was able to correct it.

So, my question is: Because the headlights went out again (same problem; 5-amp relay fuse) about a year later, is there something that I need to be concerned about, or is this somewhat common? And is there some testing that I can do?

One more thing…there is another 5-amp fuse on the left side bottom of the relay panel. It is designated as back-up on the cover. What is it for? I was unable to find it in the shop manual.

Thanks for all the info that you have provided.

Jerry DeCapite GWRRA #291477 Medina, OH

believe I’ve ever seen a halogen reflector of any brand or style on which the bulb retaining clip was a replaceable part. You may want to go digging in the body work to retrieve that clip, because the alternative may be replacement of the reflector. The O ring you speak of is not available separately from Honda, because the anti-dive is considered an integral, non-serviceable part of the left fork slider.

Stu

Rear Tire Pressure on Trikes Stu, I have an ’82 GL1100 with a Tri-Wing conversion. The tires are 235/60/R14s. The tires

are Uniroyal Tiger Paws. Tri-Wing recommends 18-20 psi in the tires. The tires are the size recommended by Tri-Wing.

Depending on the road surface, the ride is rough. I have been running 18 psi in the rear tires and 42 in the front, which has a Michelin M50 installed.

Your recommendations, please.

James Lambert GWRRA #96350 Hastings, NE James, I think this issue would be best taken up with Tri-Wing. As you say, a rough ride is dependent on the road surface. Adjusting tire pressure may help—if the rough ride is the result

Jerry, the 5-amp relay fuse may be blowing because of extra current flowing due to some accessory wiring attached in the circuit. The back-up fuse provides power for the clock and radio memory when the ignition switch is off.

Stu

GL1800 Headlights Hi Stu, I have a well-loved 2003 GL1800 with over 100K on the clock. The other day, the left headlight burned out. No big deal, right? I obtained the appropriate bulb, removed all the necessary parts (plug, boot, retaining clip, socket and bulb) and went about reversing the order to put it back together again.

All went well, except for one little detail…I dropped the retaining clip into the fairing bodywork. So again, I said to myself, No big deal!

That is, until I got to my computer, dialed up my favorite website for parts, and discovered that the retaining clip (while mentioned in the service manual) does not appear as a purchasable replacement part. Then, it became a big deal!

Two questions I have for you: Outside of a total disassembly of the fairing (in the hopes that it is, indeed, there), is there an alternative to this part?

And, why do they put parts on a bike that cannot be purchased for replacement? This is the second part I’ve found like this (the first having been an “O” ring for the anti-dive unit on the left fork).

Your input is appreciated.

Roger Reese GWRRA #279793 Paso Robles, CA Roger, those clips are normally fixed to the back of the reflector in a way that allows them to pivot but precludes them coming out. I don’t March 2011

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of incorrect tire pressure. But suspension design and adjustment could also be contributing factors.

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Two Questions in Regard to My 1800 Stu, I have a 2003 GL1800 with the same problem most, if not all, owners have—the speedometer reads at least 5 mph higher than actual speed. I have not seen this addressed in your column, but the only fix I have heard of is that Bridgestone (and maybe other tire manufacturers) have made a slightly larger tire that will compensate. Do you know otherwise, or is there another solution?

The other question is about a problem of my own making. We have too many motorcycles. The Gold Wing and the Suzuki dirt bike get enough work that they will start and run with no problem. However, we have three other bikes that don’t and are now in various degrees of not running because of bad gas and carb contamination.

I have learned the hard way with weed eaters, chain saws, and lawn mowers to run them completely out of gas before storing them for any length of time (more than a few weeks). I would like to do the same with the bikes that aren’t ridden regularly, but they do not have an off position on the fuel valve.

I have heard that there is a vacuum connection that causes the valve to open when the engine is running, and I could just pull the vacuum line off or pinch it until the engine stops. The other possibility is to put a shut-off valve in the fuel line. (I already have stock in the companies that make Stabil and Techron!)

Any comments, other than sell the extras or ride them more often?

James Bradley GWRRA #67218 Sedona, AZ Hi Jim, let’s answer the last question first.

Too many bikes? That’s a high-classed problem!

The carburetors on those unused bikes may have drain screws on their float bowls. If so, simply open the screws a couple of turns, and allow the fuel to drain out. Do this outside, and place paper towels under the carbs to sop up the fuel.

Then discard the paper towels in a safe manner.

And yes—use a fuel stabilizer in the contents of the fuel tank. If there aren’t any drain screws, you can pinch closed the petcock’s vacuum line before starting the engine, and run the engine till it stalls from fuel starvation. However, this method will allow some fuel to remain in the bowls, so it’s not a guaranteed solution. FYI, you’ll remove more fuel and remove it faster with the enrichener (choke) circuit active, because the jet for that system is in the bottom of the fuel bowl.

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Regarding the speedometer issue, this has plagued virtually all bikes since forever. In years past, I don’t remember hordes of folks attempting to do much about it. The current furor, which exists mainly among Gold Wing owners, may be due to the fact that a GPS clearly shows the amount of the error. There are various means of calibrating the speedometer. But an electronic solution such as Yellow Box (yellr.com) is far better than installing a rear tire of incorrect size and construction.

Stu

Gold Wing Rear Suspension Spring Pre-Load Adjustment Hi Stu, in the January 2010 issue, your reply to Eric Watkins’ “Engine Knock” question (page 24) included comments about the “rear suspension spring pre-load adjustment”.

Since buying my 2008 GL1800, I have been frustrated in finding trustworthy information about this system that would help clarify for me its proper operation and settings. Your remarks were, indeed, helpful!

When I read your answer to Eric, a light bulb lit up when you wrote that “if your adjuster mechanism is suffering the same problems as all GL1800s eventually develop…”. The owners manual clearly states, in the first step in the adjustment of the system, to “Place the motorcycle on its center stand”. Making adjustments to the system otherwise, with the full weight of the bike and a rider or two, would surely contribute to the development of the problem that “all GL1800s eventually develop”.

Based on my own experience, I suggest that 99% of riders do not comply with this step. Your thoughts on this, and any relevant comments about the spring pre-load adjustment system, would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for all you do to help keep us informed and safer riders!

Duane Streufert GWRRA #332030 Mount Prospect, IL Duane, the same adjustment instructions appeared in the GL1500 owners manual, and for good reason. On that bike, adjustment did not affect spring pre-load. It was by means of air pressure applied to a bladder on the bike’s right side. The maximum permissible pressure was 57 psi—on the center stand. When the bike was rolled off the stand, the bladder would compress.

Naturally, the air pressure would increase noticeably as a result of that compression, but that was taken into account and was normal. If the rider had installed 57 psi with the bike’s wheels on the ground, he’d actually have far less load compensation than he realized. The GL1800 uses a hydraulic adjustment to actually compress the spring. The numbers on the LCD Wing World

display relate only to the position of a plunger in the system’s master cylinder, and not to any specific pressure. At any displayed LCD number, the master cylinder plunger will be in the exact same position whether adjusted on or off the center stand. Therefore, the load compensation will be the same if adjusted with wheels on the ground as if the adjustment were made on the stand, then rolled off the stand. Adjustment off the stand will not hasten the demise of the system. One caveat with either of these bike models; if the adjustment is made with the bike on its side stand, the bike will lean more towards the right as adjustment is reduced and more to the left as pressure is increased. So if the surface under the bike were cambered significantly toward the right, it might be possible for the bike to fall on its right side when reducing rear suspension adjustment.

Stu

GL1500 Alternator I have been told that the alternator of the GL1500 is the weak link of these bikes. I am not sure if my bike has an alternator problem, but I suspect it does.

I had ridden approximately 50 miles when I stopped the bike for awhile. Upon restarting the bike, it ran for about one minute and then seemed to lose power and died. The lights were

still on but were dimmer than usual. I tried to recrank the bike, but there was not enough power in the battery to start the bike.

I let the bike set for about 15 minutes and tried to restart it, but there was not enough power in the battery to spin the starter—it just made the clicking noise like the battery was dead. I jumpstarted the bike from another vehicle, and it ran for about one minute and then began to run rough and died again. I trailered the bike home, hooked a charger to the battery for about 15 minutes, and the bike started fine. It sounded good, and I was able to drive the bike into my garage.

I then continued the charging of the battery.

With a full charge on the battery, I was able to ride several miles before the bike lost power and died again and would not restart until I charged the battery again. My Haynes manual says that an amateur should not try checking out the alternator output, but the nearest reputable Honda dealer is over 75 miles away, and I don’t want to just throw on a new battery or a new alternator if just one or the other is needed.

What are the symptoms of a bad alternator or of a bad battery?

Bill Henson GWRRA #266873 Point, TX You’re describing the symptom of a bad alternator. Even if the battery were totally toasted (and it may well be), the bike would keep run-

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ning until you manually shut it down, as long as the alternator was providing the needed amps and volts. If your Wing is a ’96 or earlier model, your problem is likely to be stuck alternator brushes—an easy fix for your local auto-electric shop.

But if you own a later model, the cause is more likely to be a fractured rotor winding, rendering the alternator economically un-repairable. 14 volts or more is normal with the engine running.

But if the battery is badly discharged, it might take ten minutes or more before system voltage rose that high. An accurate diagnosis of charging system performance depends on the battery being in good condition and fully charged.

Stu

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Stu, thank you for answering my inquiry.

I enjoy riding my Gold Wing with other GWRRA Members, but I renew my membership each year just to get the “Workbench” articles in the magazine. You have such a complete knowledge of Gold Wings that you amaze me each month with your insight.

My bike is a 1995 GL1500. Since I first contacted you, I took a chance that it was the alternator and I purchased a used Compu-Fire on eBay so I would have the extra capacity for auxiliary lighting and heated clothing. I thought I would go through the Compu-Fire with new brushes, etc., and I phoned them in California to order the parts.

The gentleman I spoke to told me the Compu-Fire is a stock Delco GS130 item and that I could get brushes for them at my local auto supply. If someone is selling stock Delco alternators for three times the price we would pay at Auto Zone, I wonder why this hasn’t been made known to GWRRA Members. Have you heard this before?

Thank you again for answering back.

Now that you have offered the opinion that the alternator is the problem, maybe my wife will think I knew what I was talking about when I bought the alternator (even though I was just guessing).

Bill Henson Bill, the inner workings of the Compu-Fire are the same as a Delco GS130, but the body is far from being a stock GS130. The entire front half was CNCmachined by Engine Electronics to fit the GL1500’s crankcase, and the front drive “fingers” are made by them as well. Neither you nor anyone else will be finding a GL1500 alternator at Auto Zone.

Stu

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Stu, thanks again for your answer. When the eBay Compu-Fire arrived, it was evident that the case was made specifically for the GL1500.

Now, how do I upgrade the alternator on my 2004 GL1800?

Bill Henson Bill, the GL1800 alternator is remarkably powerful and reliable. I see no need for any “upgrade”.

Stu

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Engine Shuts Down Dear Stu, I read your column all the time.

Why does my problem have to be different? I have a 1992 Aspencade with 121,000 miles on it. I have had very few problems—mostly normal stuff—but this one has me “stopped”.

For several days, the green neutral light has been staying on, even through I ride daily back and forth to work. It was really bright at night.

Then it went back to working normal. I was pleased at the time and just thought it was a sticking switch. The bike ran just fine.

Then, several days later, I noticed that when I placed the side stand down in neutral, the engine would cut off. The green light was still on, as was the yellow side stand light, but the engine would shut down. It would restart when the side stand was placed in the up position, and the bike would return to normal.

Then one morning, when I put it in first gear to pull away, it “shut down”. It will not restart with the clutch lever depressed, but will restart when placed in neutral. It does this every time I place the transmission into gear. The neutral light works normal. I have checked the side stand switch, both circuits, and it ohms out as per the book, in both the up and down position.

I was recently told it was the reverse switch, but I just replaced it last year for not starting when it stuck in reverse. I have had the reverse problem several times (second switch), so I don’t think that could be it. I’ve been down for several weeks now and really need help.

I have pulled cowlings looking for wiring harness chafing, and found none. It sounds like a simple problem, but I’m lost in the wiring schematics and can’t seem to find the problem.

Could you point me in the right direction? I really miss not being able to ride.

Thanks in advance. I know you have the answer.

Ed Conrad GWRRA #158567 McAlpin, FL

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Ed, as you suspected, the symptom is that of a defective side stand switch—the bike “thinks” the stand is down all the time. But be aware that even though the switch tests normally, a problem could exist upstream of the switch in the associated wiring.

Stu

2008 Gold Wing Question Good morning. I am a new Gold Wing owner, and I have a question. What is the ideal rpm at which to shift gears?

The transmission seems to be a little clanky when I shift. The least amount of noise seems to be about 1700, but a recent article of yours suggests that may be too low and lugs down the engine.

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Also, I would like to do minor work on the bike—like air filter and fluid changes. Do you recommend any manual or DVD? Thanks. I enjoy you articles and have learned a lot so far.

Via email, Johnny Gaskill, GWRRA #327616 Johnny, I consider 1700 rpm to be fast idle rpm—certainly too low a shift point to provide adequate acceleration or smooth shifting. Don’t be afraid to use more of the bike’s power potential, which is available only at higher rpm. I’d suggest using 2500 rpm as a minimum shift point—3000 would be better for more brisk acceleration or when heavily loaded. You don’t mention what Wing model you own, but I generally recommend the genuine Honda manuals available from helminc.com. I hosted a series of DVDs for the GL1500, available from illustratedpowersports.com. They also sell a GL1800 DVD with which I’m not associated.

Stu

Hal, anything we can do to make ourselves more visible to the hordes of semi-conscious, distracted car drivers can be a good thing. But there’s the rub—semi-conscious, distracted drivers aren’t likely to notice you whether you have a modulator or not. I doubt they’d see you if you wore a riding suit made of fluorescent pink feathers! So sure—install a modulator, but continue to ride as if you believed you were invisible. Because to many drivers, you are.

Stu Thanks for the reply, Stu. I’ve noticed that drivers preparing to pull out in front of me seem to notice me better with the modulating headlight.

Hal Hessler

You’re correct, Hal. Many drivers do, indeed, notice the modulating lights. But it only takes one that doesn’t to ruin your afternoon....

Stay alert.

Stu

Modulating Headlight Hi Stu, I’ve been a Gold Wing enthusiast for many years and currently ride an ’02 GL1800. I believe a modulating headlight is one of the best safety features bikers can add to their ride, but I see almost no mention of modulators in Wing World.

I have never had anyone pull out in front of me since I added it. Everything I read indicates that headlight modulators are legal in all 50 states.

I’d appreciate your take on the pluses and/or minuses of adding a modulator. Many thanks.

Hal Hessler GWRRA #234532 Titusville, FL

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GL1500 Electrical Problem Stu, in October my husband and I headed out on the bikes for a five-day ride. I was on my 1989 GL1500 trike. An hour into the ride, the trike started having electrical issues.

First to go was the CB transit. Then, the cruise control would not engage and, finally, the dash display started flashing and the radio cut in and out. This took place over less than ten minutes, and then the trike shut down completely.

After getting the trike out of the street and into a parking lot, my husband got out his tools and decided that it must be the battery.

He took off to find a replacement battery and, in a short while, he had a new battery installed and the trike was up and running again. We continued on with our trip and rode over 1,000 miles the next few days.

Fast forward to November 10th…we took off on both the bikes to ride for a couple of hours after work. Thirty minutes later, the trike exhibited all the same symptoms as back in October. Again, I found myself sitting along the side of the road with a trike that would not do anything.

After several attempts to get it to start, or to show any sign it was getting electrical power, my husband took off for home to get the truck and trailer, and I stayed with the trike.

After sitting for about 15 minutes, I decided to try to start it one more time just to see what it would do. It started on the first try.

Not wanting to tempt fate, I left off everything electrical that I could do without and, after calling to let my husband know I was up and running and going to try to make it back on my own power, I headed for home. The trike ran perfect the rest of the way home.

It’s plain to see that I have an electrical problem, but we have no idea what to look for to get it resolved. Where should we start?

Marilyn Smith GWRRA #324753 Holland, IN Marylin, you may be experiencing the same problem as back in October, but maybe not. The current problem sounds like it may be related to a faulty ignition switch. Try wiggling the key with the switch turned on—see if you can get the electrical power to cut in and out.

Stu ●

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SAFETKICK’S PORTABLE PARKING SPOT FOR MOTORCYCLES™ “Finally, a motorcycle kickstand pad with an easy-to-use pick up and placement collapsible handle, and it’s only four inches by six inches,” says safeTkick™. “No more searching for a safe place to park your motorcycle.

Just bring it with you. There’s nothing like it on the market!”

The company says this lightweight, portable “parking spot” is the only kickstand pad with a collapsible handle and reflector. “No more bending over or balancing your bike to retrieve a piece of plastic, crushed can, or piece of wood,” states safeTkick. “Plus, a driver parking his or her car next to you can see your bike better, even at night, with safeTkick's bright colors and reflector, which is great for emergency parking, too.”

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To use, the company says to: While sitting on your bike, just— 1.Take safeTkick out and extend the handle; 2. Lower to the ground; 3.

Place under kickstand. When returning to your bike, and from a sitting position, just—1. Put up kickstand; 2. Pick up safeTkick; 3. Collapse handle and stow.

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Big Bike Parts says it has updated its mirror back accents for the GL1800 Gold Wing with an all-new Contoured Chrome Mirror Back.

This pair of mirror back accent trim combines their popular, contoured trim design with a fresh turn signal grille. This new contoured grille matches Show Chrome Accessories’ saddlebag light grilles, trunk light grilles, and speaker contoured grilles, providing a complete bike matching style.

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It easily installs with included double-sided 3M tape and f its Honda Gold Wing GL1800s from 2001-2010.

Part Number: 52-808. MSRP is $49.95. For more information, and to order, visit bigbikeparts.com or call (800) 826-2411.

ADD ON, INC.’S REDESIGNED PRODUCTS ADD ON, INC. SAYS THEY’VE REDESIGNED THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:

EPM PERFORMANCE IMPORTS’ HYPERPRO SPRINGS FOR THE HONDA GOLD WING

EPM Performance Imports says that, “In a perfect world, the suspension of your motorbike would react differently every time. The top half of the spring would be supple and would react flexible to absorb small bumps and irregularities instantly. As the spring compresses, it becomes more rigid, so even large bumps and holes in a road surface will not cause the suspension to bottom out.”

For cost-eff iciency reasons, the company continues, new motorbikes are equipped with linear springs: Compressing the top half of this type of spring takes just as much force as compressing the bottom half—the result is that the top of the spring is, in fact, too rigid and the bottom too supple.

“Fortunately, the perfect world does exist. Hyper pro™ produces progressive springs whereby the top half is easily compressible and compression of the bottom half is much harder. This results in a perfect set-up for every situation,” EPM says.

The company adds that the benef its of their springs include: 1. Improved Shorter Braking Distance (the bike takes less of a dive and the rate of resistance increases, resulting in a shorter braking distance); 2. Improved Riding Performance (small bumps and ir regularities in the road surface get absorbed immediately; large bumps or holes are intercepted by the “more rigid” part of the spring); 3. No Resonance (progressive rising rate springs do not have a frequency and, therefore, never resonate); 4. Always a Perfect Setup (always adjust themselves instantly to changing circumstances; if you carry a passenger on your motorbike, the spring should provide more resistance; even responds to the amount of gas left in your tank).

Fits most years of Valkyries and Honda Gold Wings, 1975present. MSRP starting at $139. For more information, visit epmperf.com or call (877) 786-6543.

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GL1500 FRONT SPEAKER GRILLS: “Dress up your GL1500 with these beautifully redesigned, chromed front speaker grills.

The design fits the curves of the bike better than the old style. To enhance their appeal, eagle emblems were added to give a show bike appearance.”

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CHROME KILL SWITCH COVER: “Redesigned for use on both the GL1500 and GL1800. Now with notch indicators.”

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GL1500 LOWER SIDE COVERS: “The redesign of the lower engine covers really adds texture to the chrome and gives it a show bike look.”

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The Hartco Pro Tour Saddle

By Nick Hoppner

This product report is a four-year update of a similar one published in 2006.

Sometimes we buy a product in hopes it will give service for a long time.

I’m here to tell you that the Hartco Pro Tour saddle I put on my 2004 GL1800 over 20,000 miles ago continues to deliver and impress. If anything, it’s even better today than when it was brand new out of the box.

What Led Us to Consider a Custom Seat For those readers who don’t recall my original report on the Hartco Pro Tour, allow me to explain the rationale and process of buying a custom-fit saddle. Shortly after buying our GL1800, I knew my wife Ginny was less than satisfied with Honda’s stock saddle. She mentioned that the angle of the backrest was uncomfortable on her lower back during all-day rides. Then she started stuffing a bed pillow behind her whenever we rode. Not only was this a visual contradiction of Honda’s much-vaunted reputation as the most comfortable luxury tourer on the highways, but it smacked a bit of the Beverly Hillbillies’ junk-filled jalopy.

Later on, somewhere between 10,000 and 20,000 miles on my white Wing’s odometer, I noticed I was increasingly dissatisfied with my own section of the stock saddle. Not only had the natural padding in my own bony backside gotten thinner with time, but so had the padding in the stock saddle. I noticed my butt was getting fatigued— achy—crampy toward the end of each 120- to 200-mile segment of the cross-country rides to Wing Ding. Then too, the sciatic nerve in my right leg was burning—presumably from excess pressure.

So, at Wing Ding several years ago, I mentioned our complaints about the aging stock saddle and our symptoms of prolonged riding on it. Mark Hart, owner of Hartco International, explained a lot in a few minutes.

First off, he informed us, Honda builds its stock saddles to be comfortable to the largest group of potential buyers of their motorcycles—inevitably making them for the masses, not for the individual owner. Honda also builds their saddles to keep both component costs and weights to a minimum. To be sure, Honda does a doggone good job of making the stock Gold Wing saddles showroom comfortable.

The rub comes as the total avoirdupois of Momma and Poppa have compressed that showroom comfort over time and mileage.

Honda also designs its Gold Wing saddles to suit a generalized guesstimate as to the height, shape, and size of its customers, as well as their preferred riding postures. As a result, the stock saddle allows for generous roominess fore and aft, and promotes the semi-relaxed, leaning-back posture encouraged by use of rider and passenger highway boards. That posture is widely disparaged by motorcyclists of other persuasions as the “Barcalounger slouch”.

Choosing Our Customized Saddle The virtue of a custom saddle is that it can be made to measure. At that Wing Ding, Mark jotted down Ginny’s and my heights, weights, and inseam measurements. From these, he could shape the saddle’s “butt pockets” to fit our measurements. He also 38

noted our medical histories and adjusted the height of the edge of the rider’s pocket to shift the support area to protect my sciatic nerve (damaged when I crushed a vertebral disk years before). He wanted to know if we used highway pegs or boards (no) or a heel-toe shifter (no), as either of these preferences leads to different ergonomics.

To illustrate, he perched us on an iron frame-supported Pro Tour in the middle of the Wing Ding show floor. Even though the demo saddle was far from a custom fit, we could both tell the Pro Tour saddle was more supportive than the stock saddle—the seating position was more upright and the dished-out “butt pockets” provided firmer support from all sides. I sensed immediately that the majority of my body weight was now supported by my leg muscles instead of my pelvis. Ginny immediately remarked that the different angle of the passenger backrest eliminated the pesky “hot spot” she’d experienced in her lower back.

We selected a conservative looking, nubby, light gray fabric with pink and blue undertones for the upholstery. Fabric tends to be warmer in cold weather and cooler under the hot sun. Vinyl is also available.

A month or two after we ordered the saddle, the Pro Tour arrived from Hartco. Installation was simple enough, albeit a bit snug fitting.

With the optional driver backrest, the Hartco weighed 24.5 lbs, a full 8 1/2 pounds more than the stock saddle (without rider backrest). Much of this is due to the solid fiberglass pan and steel backrest components. Also, the viscoelastic memory foam in the Hartco saddle is considerably denser than the stock saddle’s padding.

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The Road Test and Beyond Immediately, Ginny and I both could tell this saddle fit us like a well-tailored suit of clothes. And as the miles added up, the fit held up, too. My riding position was a tad closer to the bars, reducing arm stretch and that nagging little burn in my shoulder and neck muscles. Ginny’s backseat riding position was now upright and roomy enough for her to even do some yogic leg stretches as we’d drone along the interstates.

I figure we now have about 20,000 miles on the Hartco Pro Tour. The sun has faded the upholstery colors a bit (but it still looks great), and there’s a small grease spot on one seam I just never get around to removing. (Yes, a little spot cleaner would do the trick!) As for the ride, it just stays impressive. This is one comfortable saddle—its reliable support lasts all day long, no matter how many miles you ride.

Amazingly, the fabric upholstery does not get waterlogged in a downpour. It towel dries quickly, and there is a shower-cap-style cover you can pull on if going inside a restaurant on a showery day.

Over time, I’ve noticed a couple of aspects of this saddle (or any other custom saddle) the prospective buyer may want to know about. While most touring riders stay planted on their saddles, more aggressive riders who consciously shift their body weight across the saddle when cornering may find the contoured “butt pockets” of a custom saddle less easy to slide across. Likewise, fabric upholstery creates more friction than vinyl, thus impeding weight shifting somewhat. (At track schools that teach increased lean angles during cornering, many riders use talcum powder on their bike’s saddles to reduce sidewise friction.) If you’re a hard-charging rider, Hartco can shape the saddle to suit your style of cornering.

Consider also the net effect of adding 8 1/2 pounds to your Wing. The bike will feel heavier when you raise it onto the center stand or lift it off the side stand. And you must take that added weight into consideration when you calculate the weight of what you’re packing.

There’s another reality to consider, too. Suppose your personal size, shape, and weight have changed so that you don’t fit the custom saddle as well as you used to. Fortunately, Hartco can modify your custom saddle to fit your new configuration.

Closing Thoughts A word about cost. As ordered, our Hartco saddle cost more than $1,000. For some budgets, that’s a reach. But whenever you buy anything custom-tailored, you should be prepared to pay more than “one-size-fits-none” prices. And anybody who’s spent more than an hour on a commercial airline’s coach class seat knows how uncomfortable a squashed-down seat can be. If you are a serious Goldwinger, who wants to spend days in the saddle of your favorite bike, give serious consideration to upgrading your bike with a saddle that actually fits you and your co-rider’s shapes and weights.

Tucked away in my shed is my carefully boxed up, original stock saddle. If or when I sell my GL1800, I’ll put the stock saddle back on the bike and keep my Pro Tour. Will it fit another GL1800? Sure! Will it fit the next generation Gold Wing that comes along? We’ll see. My bet is that Mark Hart will cross that bridge when we all come to it.

Obviously, no saddle will eliminate the natural fatigue that comes from sitting too long. Muscular and skeletal fatigue is your body’s warning that it’s time to stop, stretch, and walk around a little.

Hartco makes a Pro Tour for every model of Gold Wing—from the 1975 GL1000 to the newest GL1800. Hartco also makes saddles for a wide variety of sport bikes and cruisers, as well as a line of lambskin, vinyl, and velour seat covers and matching dash covers. Need a special application backrest? Just ask.

To learn more about their products, visit hartcoseats.com on the internet, or write to Hartco International, 2288 S. Highway 17, Crescent City, Florida 32112 or phone (800) 446-7772 or (386) 698-4668. Even better, call or web surf over to Hartco to learn which motorcycle rallies Hartco will attend this season. Sit on a Hartco yourself. Ask questions.

Feel the difference. The Hartco Pro Tour Saddle is a long-lasting and infinitely satisfying long-distance touring saddle.

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I Thought I Knew Riding at Its Bestâ&#x20AC;Ś

Then I Went on a Long Chapter Ride!

By Brent Dickey, GWRRA #276473, of West Jordan, Utah

Our group at the entry of Glacier National Park.

Pictured are (from left to right): Me, Kathy, Paul, Carol, and Harvey.

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had thought just riding my Gold Wing one-up, or perhaps twoup, was as good as riding gets. But over the course of nine days in 2009—from August 29 to September 6—I found that riding could get even better! The main reason was that I took a wonderful, long road trip with friends from GWRRA’s UT-M. We rode together first through Glacier National Park in Northern Montana. Then, the riding got even better through the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park. At last, the riding got better than I could have ever imagined as we rode farther north in the Canadian Rockies— through the ice fields of Jasper National Park!

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A Little Background About Me First, let me provide a little background about me. I got my 2005 Candy Black Cherry GL1800 Gold Wing in March of 2007, just before Wing Ding 29 in Billings, Montana.

At that time, I didn’t even know what a “Wing Ding” was! Soon after getting my Gold Wing, though, I ran into Tom Plant (GWRRA #250725) at a dealership named Honda World. Actually, I came across Tom’s 2006 Black GL1800 and was looking it over to see all that was on it. That’s when I met Tom and, for the first time, heard about GWRRA and about the local Chapter, UT-M. I attended the next regular Chapter M meeting and met many Chapter Members. I quickly joined GWRRA. Then, I learned about the upcoming Wing Ding 29 in Billings. However, at the time, I felt that I hadn’t had my Wing long enough yet to do such a long ride.

So, I reviewed the already planned trip and got out maps for Idaho, Montana, and western Canada to plot out a possible “rest of the trip”. I found that I would need a passport. And, luckily, I had just enough time to get mine renewed. I also contacted all the hotels and made my reservations. Then, I was all set to go!

The Ride Begins On Saturday, August 29, our group met and proceeded north on I215, then onto The Legacy Highway, and next, onto I-15. There were five of us on the ride: The Deans—Harvey (GWRRA #239773) on his 2008 GL1800 and towing his Escapade trailer and Carol (GWRRA #239773-1) on her 2009 GL1800; the Barnards—Paul (GWRRA #250376) on his 2009 GL1800 and towing his Escapade Elite trailer and Kathy (GWRRA #250376-1) on her 2006 GL1800 trike; and me on my 2005 GL1800. I’ll also say here that everyone except me had a GPS unit!

Our first rest stop was outside of Brigham City, Utah, where we shed some of our warm clothes from the morning’s ride. Everyone else, with their GPSs, fiddled with them for awhile. Then we once again got under way. We left Utah and entered Idaho. Then we gassed up in Pocatello.

At Flathead Lake in Montana.

Making Plans for a Long Ride But by 2009, Chapter plans were in the works for a late summer Chapter ride to Glacier National Park (in Montana) and Banff National Park (in Canada). By then, I felt I had enough experience on my Wing to attempt the long ride.

Carol Dean, our Chapter M Director, distributed the planned route and intended hotel stops. (At that time, it did not yet include going farther north of Banff, up to Jasper National Park.)

Now, I’d never been to Glacier National Park or to the Canadian Rockies, and it was an extremely exciting prospect to think about taking this trip. I was so excited, in fact, that at work (on the phone with clients all over the U.S. and Canada), when I was talking to my Canadian clients who live in Alberta, Canada, I would tell them about our planned trip. They all asked, “Why don’t you go on up to Jasper?

It gets even better up there.”

One of the first photos I took along the way, of mountains in Idaho.

Stopping to take in some of the amazing scenery.

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As we were continuing through Southern Idaho, I commented over the radio something like “…what fantastic scenery we’re seeing”. But for some reason I felt the others were secretly laughing at me. All I could think was, Well, I guess that means there must be even “better scenery” to come.

As we continued, I noticed we were leaving the beautiful fields of sagebrush and telephone poles and starting to see some very interesting mountain formations. They were great and, as we continued on through them, I was hoping we would stop and take some photos. There was one particular scene that I really wanted to stop and take pictures of. But nope, we just kept on going.

As I watched these particular formations begin to hide behind closer hills, I was quite disappointed that I had lost my chance to ever see such beauty again.

A Change of Plans Soon we stopped for lunch in a small town in Idaho. While there, we talked as a group about going on up to Jasper instead of just to Banff. I had mentioned this to Carol before the trip, but not much discussion had ever come of it. However, it now came out that the only reason for our planned two nights in Whitefish, Montana (which would limit our time needed to go farther north in Canada) was just that, during the pre-trip planning meetings, someone had said it would be great to spend two nights in Whitefish.

But as we sat there, we realized that the folks who had made this recommendation were not now on the trip. So our concern then became, could we now get reservations in Jasper? And, if we could, could we cancel the second night in Whitefish and move out, by one day, our reservation in Longview, Alberta, Canada?

I made calls to Whitefish and found that we had no problem canceling the second night. I then called Longview and found we could move those reservations up a day. It turned out, as we soon discovered, that we were getting into the area’s off-season, which is why these changes were easy to make.

Then, the next problem was, what hotels are there in Jasper? None of us had a laptop computer with us to Google and find out what we would need. So we came up with a solution. I called my wife, Donelle, in Salt Lake, and she got on her computer and pulled up three or four hotels for us to call. We called and got their rates, which were as high as $240 a night (but which would be discounted to a little over $100 because, remember, we were coming out of the season).

After talking about it, we decided to make the changes. With that, I tried to get back to Donelle but couldn’t reach her. That meant that we would be back on our bikes and not be able to do much until we got to our evening stop. So instead, I called my daughter, Tiffaney, in Los Gatos, California and asked her to book the rooms in Jasper. She was all game for

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this and said she would get the reservations. She asked where she should fax our reservations (and it’s good that she did), so I let her know the phone number of the hotel we would be in that night. She then sent the fax.

Also during our lunch, everyone commented on the beauty of what we had recently seen but of which we had not stopped to take any photos.

I suggested that I’d just go back myself and get the pictures that I wanted.

Everyone was okay with this and gave me their cameras as well for me to shoot some shots for them. They chose, instead, to wander around the little town until I got back.

On Into Montana After I returned, we continued to our first overnight stop in Salmon, Idaho. We had dinner and then spent some relaxation time before we went to bed. Carol even caught a picture of a “Brent impersonator” in the hot tub.

(By the way, if she ever tries to sell you the picture, just let her know that you know that it’s an imposter!)

As we were preparing to leave the next morning, everyone else was again fiddling with their GPSs. I heard comments like, “Mine says…” and “No, mine says this…” I, of course, was not one of the folks making those comments because, again, I had no GPS. It was raining as we left Salmon. The rain wasn’t too hard, but still, it was rain. Fortunately, we were all well-prepared for it, so things went just fine. Then thankfully, after only about an hour, we stopped to shed our rain gear and take some pictures.

We entered Montana, went through Missoula and on up toward Whitefish, Montana. On the way, we traveled along Flathead Lake, which is quite large and beautiful. Two of the photos I took even show the beautiful lake with some sort of “shallow water wading creature” in it (sorry, I just couldn’t resist that one).

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As we were passing Flathead Lake, we saw many fruit stands with “Cherries for Sale” signs.

So tempted were we that we finally stopped and bought some cherries. Afterward, we all commented that they were, by far, the best cherries we had ever had. In fact, we bought enough that we had them to eat over the next several days!

At the fruit stand, there was a young boy sitting with some small rocks. I stopped and asked what he was doing. He said he was selling the rocks, on which he had painted various figures. I asked him how much they were. “One for 25 cents, two for 50 cents, and all four for a dollar,” was his reply. When I asked him why he had an empty cup next to his rock display, he said, “It’s for tips”. He was quite the little entrepreneur!

I talked to him further and found out he was eight years old. I then bought a rock (the one I thought was his best) and asked if I could take his picture as he sat on my Gold Wing. I told him I wanted to show my eight-year-old grandson who had painted the rock I brought back for him. The little boy willingly obliged.

GPS or Photos?

We then continued on but, before doing so, we did the “fiddling with the GPS” thing again.

The same comments were made: “Mine says this…” and “Well, mine says this…” I soon realized that perhaps the other riders were not quite as interested in taking photos along the way as was I. Fortunately, this revelation only lent some additional excitement to our trip—at least for me!

Along the way, whenever I’d see a scene I really wanted to photograph, I’d let them all know that I was going to stop but that they should continue on and I would catch up. So that’s what we did.

That meant that, for me anyway, I not only got to take more photos but also had the “thrill” of “catching up”. (And no, I won’t go into details about my catch-up sprints, but I will say that they were very gratifying!) And what else can I say about our trip to that point? The ride through Glacier National Park was spectacular!

We soon started up Going-to-the-Sun Road (which, incidentally, got its name from the nearby “Going-to-the-Sun Mountain”.) The road goes up to the summit, known as Logan Pass. It was carved out of the side of the rock cliffs/mountains. (After I got back home, I picked up from my local library a book about the construction of this particular highway. I was amazed at what exactly had gone into the building of it!) Some construction was going on, so we did have some slow times, and some slippery times, due to the water truck watering down the road. But the stunning scenery made it well worth the trek.

Watch for Part 2 of “I Thought I Knew Riding at Its Best…Then I Went on a Long Chapter Ride!” soon! ●

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By Dean Scott, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Riding season is quickly rolling around (pun intended), so if your seat felt uncomfortable last year after a long day’s ride, now is definitely the time to check out custom-made aftermarket seats or other comfort seating options.

To help you do so, we asked several aftermarket seat manufacturers to share with us a few words of wisdom on what they feel is most important when choosing a seat.

As many riders with specialty aftermarket seats note, customized seats are well worth it but can run upwards of $1,000. So, you certainly want to make sure you know exactly what to look for.

For those folks who choose to not yet invest in an aftermarket seat, we’ve included quite an array of other seating options—such as seat pads/cushions—from which to choose.

GENERAL WORDS OF WISDOM FROM

SEAT MANUFACTURERS: DIAMOND CUSTOM SEATS: “The outer seat material is important if a rider and co-rider have heat and perspiration problems. [But] the inner material is the critical component, as the seat needs to be the right density. It should not be too hard and must not be too soft. Too hard is uncomfortable, and too soft will cause the foam to collapse, resulting in the riders sitting through the foam to the hard, flat baseplate.

Each and every seat for the Valkyrie and Gold Wing should be custom-made to each rider and co-rider’s height, weight, and inseam. A saddle that is too high or too low or too wide or too narrow can cut the day short, or make you remember the day much longer than you should.”

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HARTCO INTERNATIONAL: “When contemplating making a seat purchase, the first and most important question the consumer can ask the potential seat company is: Are you going to custom build this new seat exclusively for me and my passenger?

It seems as though OEMs are trying to cut back here and there on component costs, such as baseplate plastic and seat foam. When you have a seat that is not shaped correctly to start with, and then cut back on component quality, you are not going to get the comfort needed for an all-day ride. Therefore, purchasing a new, well-constructed, and comfortable seat is a great advantage for a new bike purchase.”

ULTIMATE SEAT USA: “Stock seat comfort design has a lot to be desired and, if rides over 100 miles or more are anticipated, a new seat is usually necessary.

Height, weight, and leg inseam measurements are needed to design a seat for correct positioning to the handlebars and the ground. These factors are also important for positioning footpegs and floorboards to the seat. In addition, highquality marine vinyl—which feels and looks like leather—outperforms leather on a motorcycle and is mold-proof and resistant to freeze and very hot temperatures. It’s virtually maintenance-free.”

AFTERMARKET SEATS DIAMOND CUSTOM SEATS

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ULTIMATE SEAT USA

Diamond Custom Seats has been building handmade seats for thirty-seven years, and many years of experience are essential in acquiring the skill and talent to create a custom seat.

Our seats are in a different league than other seats in that they are custom-constructed from the ground up. The hand-laid fiberglass pan gives the rigid foundation for a hand-poured foam.

Using the factory pan to create a truly comfortable seat is not wise. The factory baseplate does not support the dynamics of a hand-carved seat and will allow the foam to sag or change shape with engine and ambient heat. We are the only company to use our custom-designed baseplate in conjunction with our handpoured foam to custom build each and every seat.

Newsflash!: This year, Diamond Custom Seats has introduced built-in heaters for Honda GL1800 and GL1500 models.

Hartco is celebrating its thirtieth year in business. We custom build seats for all years of Gold Wings and Valkyries—the Pro Tour and President lines of Gold Wing and Valkyrie seats. They are both completely custom-built to the specs of each individual rider and passenger.

Hartco saddles can be ordered in all highquality vinyl or with a marine-grade velour top to protect against heat and perspiration.

We exclusively offer viscoelastic foam—the same foam developed by NASA for the space shuttle. It instantly shapes to your form as you sit or move and absorbs 95% of any impact, shock, or vibration. Each and every foam at Hartco International is hand-poured from liquid polyurethane. Each pouring is hand-weighed on a gram scale to the weight of each rider and passenger and then handcarved to the height and inseam of the rider and passenger.

Newsflash!: Hartco now has heated seats for all GL1800s and GL1500s.

Ultimate Seats for all Gold Wing GL1500s and GL1800s and all Valkyrie models are specifically designed for them, so they install exactly the same as the Honda stock seats. They use the same hardware and will sit the rider in the correct, and most comfortable, riding position for his or her height and weight.

We use our own, exclusively formulated memory comfort foam (our secret) for no “num bum” riding, and the seat cover is made from the highest quality marine vinyl (available in several different sizes). In addition, our correct nose angle design prevents you sliding forward; you sit in our seat not on it. [All this, plus] you have the choice of several colors and embroidery options to customize your seat to you and your bike.

All materials used in the manufacture of the Ultimate Seats are continuously going through tech upgrades. These advances in material composition and longevity values are vital to remain the very best and keep in front of the competition.

Newsflash!: At Wing Ding 33 in Knoxville, we will have test rides available during which we will install the new seat on your bike and you can take it out for a few hours to experience it.

(Diamond Custom Seats, (800) 722-9995 or (386) 698-2737, diamondseats.com)

(Hartco International, (800) 446-7772 or (386) 698-4668, hartcoseats.com)

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Our first night’s campsite, in Torrey, Utah, during our 2010 Father/Son motorcycle trip.

Back Through the Seasons:

My Ride with Dad

By Andy Thelander, GWRRA #266984, of Park City, Utah he first snow on the peaks was not exactly the

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sign I’d been hoping for on the fall departure

date of our 2010 Father/Son motorcycle trip.

Dad (Jerry Thelander, GWRRA #217554) had ridden in from Castle Rock, just south of Denver, two days earlier to my home in Park City, Utah. It hadn’t quit raining since then, and the overnight storm had left the snow. What a way to start our trip.

But though the morning of Saturday, October 9, was still cloudy, it was no longer precipitating. We were glad for that, of course, and hoped for the best as we left on our week-long journey. I took solace in the fact that, for most of our trip anyway, we would be heading south. That hopefully meant we’d be heading

Dad takes in the sights on Route 12 on day one of our trip.

toward warmer and sunnier weather.

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Dad makes the first snowball of the season near Brian Head, Utah—elevation 10,460 feet.

Day One Our first day took us south, through the central part of Utah and along some roads I had not been on before. I’ve found that, even though I’ve been riding in Utah for years, I still find great new roads on which to enjoy the scenery.

The highlights of the day’s journey were the winding road of Route 89, south of Spanish Fork, and that of Route 31, which traverses over the mountains from Fairview to Huntington. It was a gorgeous ride, and even though temperatures over the mountain pass dipped to 39 degrees F, we enjoyed watching the aspen trees that changed from green to yellow on the way up and then back to green on the way down.

From there, we headed south to Torrey for the night. Torrey is just outside of Capitol Reef National Park and just east of Bryce Canyon National Park. We set up camp at the Thousand Lakes RV Park and Campground. This was to be my first time sleeping in Dad’s new (well, used, actually) Bunko camping trailer. He had pulled it with his 2005 silver Gold Wing on one other trip he’d made by himself, but this was his first time pulling it full of my stuff, too. (By the way, he said his Wing had no problem with it at all and that the only challenge was missing potholes with all “three wheels”. Plus, it took a little longer to stop.)

We pulled our stuff out of the camper and flipped open the tent.

Then we headed out for a delicious (if not inexpensive) dinner at Café Diablo just down the road. Afterward, we returned to the campground and, after a hot shower and a beautiful sunset over some of the red rock canyon walls that bordered the campground, we settled in for the night.

My 2000 Honda Shadow ACE near Bryce Canyon, Utah.

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Day Two Sunday was a day to which I’d been looking forward. The weather cooperated with a brisk, but sunny, morning. We planned to head to Route 12, south of Torrey. It was a road I’d wanted to ride for a long time.

Route 12 starts out climbing through the mountains and has grand vistas of dramatic valleys full of Golden Aspens. After the tiny town of Boulder, Utah, the road drops into a twisty path through red and white sandstone.

Dad and I enjoyed chatting about the scenery on the new Cardo Scala Rider G4 communicators we’d recently purchased and were testing out on this trip. They worked great and made it easy to enjoy our trip together.

We soon stopped at an overlook for a few photos and a little snack.

Then, to stretch our legs when we got close to Bryce Canyon, we stopped for a quick hike up to a gorgeous waterfall just outside of Tropic. From there, we climbed back up past Bryce Canyon; we skipped going into Bryce this time because we’d been there before and still had a lot of ground to cover.

Beyond Bryce, we headed north on 89 to Panguitch, Utah, where we grabbed gas and continued to climb up Route 143. Well, little did we know how far we would actually climb! Up and up and up we went, past a sign just outside of Panguitch that cracked both of us up. It read: “This is not Route 89”. (Guess they have a lot of people who make the wrong turn!)

We continued up the road that climbed all the way to over 10,400 feet. And, when we arrived, we discovered five inches of snow on the ground! We were both amazed how fast we’d gone from riding through the barren desert of the canyons we’d just left to the snow-covered meadows on top of this mountain.

Fortunately, the roads were dry. So, we took a quick trip down to Brian Head Ski Resort. It looked like it was only a few snowstorms away from opening. We then headed toward Route 14 and past Cedar Breaks National Monument.

Cedar Breaks was beautiful, with its red rock spires accented by the

new snow. The valley below stretched down, and we could see the snow cover turn into empty trees. The empty trees then turned into colored trees, then green trees in the valley far below. But though the view was spectacular, it was a little chilly up there. We were, therefore, all-toohappy to jump on the bikes and start heading back down the mountain.

It was as we descended down Route 14 that we took our trip “back through the seasons” to the lush green of the valley. The temperature continued to rise as we headed south on Route 89. By the time we reached that night’s resting place in Kanab, Utah, we had returned to summer and 75 degrees F. We then set up the Bunko, cooked some dinner, and settled in for the night.

Day Three Monday, we knew we didn’t have far to go to reach our next destination, the Grand Canyon, so we hung out around the campsite for awhile. We had a casual breakfast and took our time packing up.

Dad also decided to wash his bike. It was a great idea—that is, until the water he was using to rinse it off turned the dirt under his kickstand to quicksand and his bike began to sink. He quickly called me over and, together, we rescued it before it tumbled all the way down.

As we finished packing up the bikes, the campground host came over and suggested that we check out the North Rim on our way to the South Rim. Of course, “checking out” the North Rim would add about three hours to that day’s journey, but, since neither one of us had been there before, we decided to give it a shot. We headed out on 89A (which we joked must have been named by a Canadian...89, eh?)

Riding out to the North Rim was a beautiful ride through open meadows and a rolling, winding road. We saw the new growth from the 1996 forest fire; it spanned a good portion of the area on our trip in. We then spent an hour walking out to the overlooks and around the visitor’s center. There are some very nice facilities there, and the Grand Canyon

Dad’s moment of quiet contemplation at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

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Dad waves from one of the beautiful overlooks at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

On the morning of day four, I try to capture the beauty of the Grand Canyon with one last shot of it.

My moment of quiet contemplation at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

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is just as spectacular as everyone tells you it is.

Since we still had a long way to go that day, we cut out of there and headed back to 89A, which winds along the east end of the canyon and crosses the Colorado River at Marble Canyon. After a quick picture, we motored on to the South Rim, trying to get there before the sun set.

We climbed into the South Rim, where the temperature dropped again as we passed scenic overlooks and strained not to stare or stop. We had booked two nights at the Mather Campground and got there just in time to set up camp before the sun went down. After camp was set up, we headed out in search of some food and for an outlet. We hadn’t charged our communicators since leaving home, and they had run out of juice halfway through the day. We also had cameras, cell phones, a laptop, and an iPod to charge.

We tracked down dinner in Canyon Village and even managed to find an open plug and some free WiFi. Back at the campsite, we both marveled at the stars that filled the moonless sky. We were both pretty bushed after a long day of touring, so we settled in for the night.

Day Four We spent the entire next day touring the Grand Canyon. We walked to the South Rim and cruised along the rim trail, working our way west from Mather Campground. We enjoyed a casual stroll and explored

beautiful overlook after beautiful overlook. We spent a little time in Canyon Village and learned about the early settlers and those who had “developed” the Grand Canyon and brought the railroad there. We walked along until our feet were tired then jumped on one of the free busses that circulate through the park. Eventually, we headed back to our campsite for some dinner and a nice fire.

As the evening cooled and the stars went out, we shot back down to the canyon to look at a cloudless sky over one of nature’s grandest creations. The canyon was lit by a million stars and the light from the moon.

After that, it was time to hit the sack.

Day Five Another spectacular day greeted us at the Grand Canyon on Wednesday morning. And though Dad’s new trailer had cut down the time it now took us to break camp, it still took about 45 minutes to get up, get packed, and get going.

We bid the Grand Canyon adieu and headed east toward the open desert. We left the same way we had come in—by way of the North Rim—but this time followed 160 east toward the Four Corners.

Watch for Part 2 of “Back Through the Seasons: My Ride with Dad” soon! ●

Another shot of the Grand Canyon, taken from the North Rim.

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Brother Rides with

“Thunder Cloud”

By Steve Knode, GWRRA #195430, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska We waited instead until September, then headed for Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. We had a great time but, wouldn’t you know it, we still had to wear our rain gear for three out of the four days we rode together.

Then, as soon as we parted ways, the rain quit…at least for me; however, it followed “Thunder Cloud” toward home.

Needless to say, as the next year’s Brother Ride to Colorado was being planned, the first thing in the saddle bag of my 2000 GL1500 was my rain suit!

Our 2010 Ride Last year’s ride began on June 11. Scott rode northwest from Dallas to Trinidad, Colorado, and I rode south from Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

I tried to anticipate when Scott would arrive in Trinidad so I could plan my departure to arrive about the same time he did. That Thanks to a helpful tourist, Scott (on right) and I are seen together here during our “Brother Ride” last year.

“Thunder Cloud” is the nickname my brother, Scott Knode, had been given by some of his old Harley buddies. And, after a few of our “Brother Rides” together, I came to realize just how he got that nickname...

Now Scott lives in Dallas, Texas, and I live near Scottsbluff, Nebraska, so just getting together takes some doing. But for the last several years, Scott and I have managed to meet up at some predetermined destination to begin our ride together.

For example, last year we intended to head east to tour Tennessee and then Western North Carolina, so we decided to meet just outside of Memphis, Tennessee and head east from there. However, sometimes even the bestlaid plans go awry.

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2009’s Ride Remembered I had made arrangements to spend the second night on the road at my daughter and sonin-law’s house in Saint Louis, Missouri. Soon, however, Scott and I both saw an updated weather forecast. Rain was imminent for all of Tennessee for most of the week we’d chosen!

Rather than ride in rain for days at a time, we decided to instead just head another direction. I suggested the Four Corners area of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. After all, it hardly ever rains there, right?

Wrong—at least this time around.

Unfortunately, the forecast for that area was about as bad as for Tennessee. With Scott having only limited time off, we decided to postpone the ride.

Spectacular views are everywhere in the Colorado Rockies!

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afternoon, as I pulled into the motel, Scott was already coming out of the motel’s office with the key to the room we’d be sharing. It had been a nice day—with no rain—for both of our individual rides getting there.

The next day, we were looking forward to doing some riding in Northern New Mexico.

However, by that very first evening together, good old Thunder Cloud struck again. It was already raining!

The rain just kept coming so, instead of continuing our journey, we just stayed close to the motel room and got caught up on family matters instead. Day Two behind us, we looked forward to Day Three of our trip.

Day Three started out badly, with a foggy mist. Still, our reservations for the night were at a place in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, so we put on our rain suits and fired up our Wings.

A quick note here is that, although my brother still considers himself a “Harley guy”, he had purchased a 2010 Wing after our 2009 Brother Ride. His beautiful, Dark Grey Wing features the GPS coupled with XM radio. In fact, it even gives an audible alert warning, along with the radar image, when you are about to drive into a storm. This is a very handy feature when your nickname is Thunder Cloud!

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We finally left Trinidad and headed north on I-25 a few miles then took the Colorado City exit. We followed Highway 165 about 25 miles and found the Bishop Castle. This structure is being built by one man, Jim Bishop, out of native stone. Jim first began work on it in 1969.

Still wearing our rain suits, we made one quick walk around the castle, took some pictures, and then rode toward Aspen, Colorado.

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View of the top of Bishop Castle (near Colorado City); a stop well worth seeing.

and cooler. Just before hitting the summit at Independence Pass, we saw fresh snow on the pine trees! Snow was everywhere at the summit, and it seemed very odd to be on a Wing with so much snow around us. It was 46 degrees F. We arrived at our motel in Glenwood Springs still wearing rain gear. However, the ride had been gorgeous. The next morning, we were planning to head south to Pagosa Springs and hoping for sunny skies.

However, the next day we started out in rain gear again. And, though the forecast was improving, some of the best roads of the trip had been tamed by wet pavement, so we just took it easy to ensure we’d have a safe trip.

The route we chose took us up and over Wolf Creek Pass.

Now, in the years when Scott and I had been small, our dad had hunted this part of Colorado with some of his fellow Bartlesville, Oklahoma firefighters. I still remember seeing the old 8mm movies of the group members as they crossed over Wolf Creek Pass, back when the road was “tricky” on good days and “treacherous” when the weather took a turn for the worse.

Dad had even related a story about crossing the Pass one time when the road was especially icy. He’d said that, after reaching the Pagosa Springs side, they had stopped for lunch. The waitress heard the firemen talking about coming over the Pass and had said to them, “Boys, I live here, and I won’t go over the Pass in this weather.”

So Wolf Creek Pass was a legend in our eyes, and a hundred hunting stories came back to me as we glided over the tamed Wolf Creek Pass.

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Finally, a Rain Reprieve That evening, it was clear and pleasant. It promised a better day to come the next day, and we weren’t disappointed when we awoke to clear skies.

We fired up our Wings and headed west. It was to be a short day because we were spending that night in Ouray, Colorado. But first, I diverted us into New Mexico, where we visited Farmington and then headed on up to Shiprock.

The actual Shiprock is a fascinating stone monument that stands nearly 1,600 feet above

Both of our Wings, high in the mountai

its surroundings. This is Navajo country and, according to Google, the legend says that: “A long time ago, the Diné (Navajo people) were hard-pressed by their enemies. One night, their medicine men prayed for their deliverance, having their prayers heard by the Gods.

They caused the ground to rise, lifting the Diné, and moved the ground like a great wave into the east away from their enemies. It settled where Shiprock Peak now stands. These Navajos then lived on the top of this new mountain, only com-

Me near the legendary Shiprock in New Mexico—it intrigues me every time I see it.

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road. Though we saw no rain that day, a serious rainstorm in Oklahoma City had damaged one of Scott’s buildings—he manages medical building complexes in both Texas and Oklahoma—and he needed to get back. (He had a manager on site, and another supervisor on the way, but couldn’t help but feel an obligation to be there, too).

So, with rain again the culprit, we agreed to cut our trip one day short and head for home the next morning.

Our Last Day Out, and This Year’s Ride It was a short day back home for me the next day; however, Scott had to ride 800 miles

back to Dallas. He had ridden that far on his Harley before but said he was in much better condition after making the trip this time on his new Wing.

This year, we hope to try heading east again to make that trip through Tennessee.

Maybe we’ll take the wives and even plan to arrive in Knoxville during Wing Ding. Either way, though, one thing we certainly hope is that there’s no rain this year for our ride.

In conclusion, I have now come to know why my brother Scott’s riding buddies have nicknamed him Thunder Cloud. Still though, I do think there’s a chance the weather will hold out for us next time around! ●

ins, toward the end of our trip together!

ing down to plant their fields and to get water.

For some time, all went well. Then one day, during a storm, and while the men were working in the fields, the trail up the rock was split off by lightning and only a sheer cliff was left. The women, children, and old men on the top slowly starved to death, leaving their bodies to settle there.”

After leaving Shiprock, we took Highway 160 back in to Colorado and then 145 over Lizard Head Pass. Although I had lived in Colorado (when I worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) before transferring to Nebraska, I had never been over Independence Pass or Lizard Head Pass.

We made our way to Ouray and found that the “Ride the Rockies” bicycle tour was spending the night there. Their campground—with its variety of different colored tents set up on the edge of town—looked like some of the fire camps I had been in during a couple of major fires. But thankfully, unlike the tents needed in the fire camps, these tents were used to house at least 2,000 bicyclists instead.

The next morning broke clear and very cool. As we prepared our Wings for another day on the road, the bicycles silently left Ouray.

They were headed for Durango in packs of five or six and, like fog lifting out of a canyon, the bikers slowly and silently moved off in the morning sun.

With only slightly more noise, our Wings took off as Scott and I headed north for breakfast in Montrose then east to Gunnison and Buena Vista. From there, we traveled north through Leadville and, after reaching I-70, we headed east to El Rancho, just west of Denver.

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MARCH 2011 ADS Add On ....................................................26 Advanstar ................................................55

Americade ...............................................35 AMSOIL...................................................63

ANPAC ....................................................19

WORD WORD SEARCH SEARCH PUZZLE PUZZLE Though you’d rather be out riding, the wintry weather this year has you stuck indoors yet again. To get your mind off the fact that you can’t take out your Wing, you decide to turn on the classics channel and watch some old T.V. shows. The deep snows last longer than expected, and by now you’ve seen each rerun 10 times!

Search the list here to see which shows you’ve watched in the last few weeks.

Aquila Corporation ..................................56 Bike MP3.................................................56

Big Bike Parts .........................................30 Centramatic .............................................57 Champion Trikes .....................................91

Chrome World Inc ...................................29

Cozy Winter...............................................6 Deltran.......................................................6 East Coast Cycles...................................21

First Coast Honda .............................56, 63 F2P Technology.......................................44

Gene’s Gallery ........................................23 Gerbing’s Heated Clothing ......................15 Honda of Russellville ..............................37

Honda of Tupelo......................................28

IMC Motorcom.........................................44 J & M Corp ................................................2

J & P Cycles............................................17 Küryakyn ...................................................7 Lancaster Honda.....................................65 Lawrenceville Honda...............................42

Lehman Trikes.........................................31 Markel Insurance.......................................5

Motor Trike ...................................27, 45-48 MTC Voyager ..........................................28

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

(Puzzle created by Wing World Technical Contributor Howard Halasz)

Answers to Last Month’s Word Search Puzzle...

National Cycle .........................................27 Neosho Fiberglass ..................................65 Niehaus Cycle Sales ...............................43

Outdoor Motor Sports .............................57 Progressive Insurance ............................13

Rider Insurance.......................................25

Rocky Mountain Conversion ...................65

Safety Features.......................................56

Sierra Electronics ....................................43

Stauer................................................11, 22

TABBS.....................................................28 The Trike Shop........................................92 Time Out Corp.........................................29 Tow-Pac, Inc..............................................9

Trigg Trikes..............................................29 Ultimate Seats.........................................55 Utopia ......................................................62 WingStuff.Com ...................................32-33

Yuasa Batteries .......................................67

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Did you find all the words listed for last month’s Word Search Puzzle of all the previous Wing Ding sites you’ve been to and all the other cities in which the annual GWRRA convention has been held over the past 30-plus years? If not, here is the answer key for that puzzle, located on page 69 of the February 2011 issue of Wing World.

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2011 TRIKES & BIKES RALLY SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2, 2011

BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY The Trikes & Bikes Rally will be held at the Carroll Knicely Center. A beautiful convention center with plenty of parking lots for a variety of trike and motorcycle rider education and skill courses.

Registration Starting at $30!

To include vendor show, tours, seminars, Trike & Bike show, and fabulous prizes.

The first 250 to register will receive a souvenir event pin.

Rally room rates start at Mention “GWRRA”

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$54.99

Bowling Green has some of the best riding, nicest hotels and restaurants. The Rally is close to Mammoth National Park and many sightseeing locations. Come join us for a weekend of Fun, Friends and Relaxation!

800.843.9460

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Rally registration forms are available at www.gwrra.org/trikesandbikes Keep up-to-date on additional rally information as it becomes available by visiting our website regularly.

Lions, Tigers, and Wings...Oh My! WING DING 33’s “Welcome to Knoxville Party”at the Knoxville Zoo! Tuesday, July 5, 2011 (6 p.m. - 10 p.m.)

By Kim Davis, Communications Manager, Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation ark your calendar, book your hotel room, and get ready to attend Wing Ding 33 in Knoxville, Tennessee!

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Other highlights include: ● Experience Animal Encounter Village –

Attendees will have a chance to sidle up to a snake, look a bird of prey in the eye, or get chummy with a chinchilla, to name just a few encounters.

The GWRRA annual international convention will be held July 6 – 9, 2011, and event activities kick off with the Lions, Tigers, and Wings…Oh My! “Welcome to Knoxville Party”.

● Get set for live music and dancing in the Black Bear Plaza.

The American Honda Corporation, along with the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation, has put together the party of the year just for Wing Ding registered attendees to enjoy. Beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, the Knoxville Zoo will become all things Wing Ding. Attendees will enjoy live music, animal encounters, a Wing Ding-themed bird show, and much more. Plus, the first 500 guests will receive a free, themed T-shirt.

● Enjoy the Wing Ding custom bird show in the Amphitheater – Features Einstein, the Knoxville Zoo’s talking African Grey Parrot.

The Knoxville Zoo. (Photo courtesy of the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation.)

Admission and parking are FREE to all Wing Ding 33 registered attendees. Food stands will be open, and attendees will receive $5 in Honda Bucks to spend at various locations throughout the Zoo.

The Knoxville Zoo is a 53-acre zoo located just east of downtown Knoxville and is ranked one of the top zoological parks in the Southeast, with an internationally renowned preservation and breeding program. The Zoo features more than 230 species and 800 animals in natural habitats, including black bears, tigers, giraffes, and elephants.

So, make plans to kick off Wing Ding 33 at the Knoxville Zoo. For more information on this year’s Wing Ding, visit wing-ding.org. ●

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Mic-Mutes stops the noise in your intercom! ● Available for GL1800, GL1500, Valk Int., Yamaha RSV

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This month’s Question?

Why did you join GWRRA? Wing World magazine....................13% GWRRA's Chapters ..........................7% Annual Convention-Wing Ding..........2% Gold Book ......................................4% GWRRA's Message Boards................6% GWRRA Benefits Program ................3% To meet Friends to ride with ..........45% GWRRA Programs (Rider Ed, Leadership Training, etc.) ..............19% TOTAL VOTES................1,052

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Visit www.gwrra.org/message boards/classifieds for up-to-date, Member-maintained classified listings.

These classified listings are a benefit for GWRRA Members and are for GWRRA Members’ personal property only. Listings limited to approximately 30 words each. We reserve the right to edit entries. Include year, model, mileage, price, name, phone number, e-mail, state or province.

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

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

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WOWMotorcycles.com. BUY—SELL—TRADE any Wing.

Highest prices paid for clean bikes!!! America’s largest independent dealer of used bikes (500+ in stock). Always huge inventory of highest quality Wings, Valkyries and others.

Coast-to-coast pick up and delivery. Call us now or whenever. Check us out at www.Wowmotorcycles.com or call 1-800-572-3720.

BUSINESS “FOR SALE”

nylon cover, air horn, new exhaust pipes, exhaust bypass, recent tires, tune-up and timing belt, and unused towing ball tongue Many extras! Asking $4,500. Tom. (775) 901-6722 or tom@smith-valley.com. Currently in Henderson, NV. 1993 GL1500. Cambridge Blue w/ matching Starlite trailer. 64,850 actual mi. Compu-Fire 90-amp alternator and Deka sealed battery (both new), Road King Sofa gel seats, driving lights, Battery Bug, mounted Garmin GPS, Clarion 6disc CD player, two individual sets of air horns, two helmets w/ J&M headsets, Scala Rider Bluetooth cell phone, armrests, and so much more! $8,000. For more info and pics, contact Dave (a Master Rider) at gundler@hughes.net or (803) 345-2969. SC.

WAGS UNIQUE MOTORCYCLE TRAILERS, Denver, Iowa (BUSINESS & INVENTORY) GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY -- well established & fast growing company!

WAGS is the #1 Pet Trailer in the WORLD! Trailers in Europe, Norway, Australia, Canada. Check out WAGS website: www.wagstrailers.com. Owners Retiring -- Call (319) 9849182 for DETAILS!

1999 GL1500 SE w/ matching 2001 Escapade SE trailer.

Two-tone red. 57K mi. Trailer never pulled. Both always garage kept! Has over $3,000 in extras (i.e., Compu-Fire alt., Progressive front and rear springs, air horns, backrest, passenger armrest, etc.) Pics avail. Exc. cond.!

Must see to appreciate. Bob. (225) 753-6972 or goldwingtoy@cox.net. Baton Rouge, LA.

MEMBER “FOR SALE”

1999 GL1500SE. Two-tone Pearl Green. 54K mi. Engine runs as smooth as silk; chassis is up-to-date maintenance-wise. All fluids recently changed. Original owner; always garage-kept; never down. She looks good, and she always gets compliments! From three feet away, it looks new. I’m looking to upgrade. $9,000 obo. Jim. (843) 797-7471. Charleston, SC.

MOTORCYCLES

1982 Gold Wing Aspencade. Silver. 56K mi. Can be restored or used for parts; had another one just like it, which is why I bought it. $1000 or obo. For more details, call Don at (704) 898-6114. Cherryville, NC. 1985 GL1200 Aspencade. Two-tone blue. 55K mi. Stator replaced, new windshield, timing belts, battery, brakes, and tires replaced recently. Asking $4,200. (Photo in May 2006 issue of Wing World…Petrolia, Ontario, Canada). (519) 882-4182.

1985 Aspencade. Blue. 65K mi. Runs well. Garaged and wellmaintained; one problem is that the original stator finally let go. Will accept reasonable offer and can deliver (if local) or work out shipping. Great winter project for someone with more time than I can spare. Have to let her go! Jack. (401) 8321696. RI. 1988 GL1500. 70,600 mi. Six-cylinder w/ reverse. New timing belts. Runs excellent; rides nice. Wayne. $3,995. (717) 432-4281. PA. 1989 GL1500. Wineberry. 64,211 original mi. Very well cared for; all maintenance records; exc. cond.; everything works like new; never crashed. Bike includes total-coverage, heavy-duty 78

nylon full cover, rear color-matched (removable) GiVi Maxia Mono-Key luggage case and alarm system. Asking $3,500.

Tom. (775) 901-6722 or tom@smith-valley.com. Currently garaged in Henderson, NV. 2004 GL1800. Flare Red. Only 3,900 mi. Perfect cond.

AM/FM,WB, CB. Over $3,700 in acces. Includes two new helmets (S and L) w/ J&M headsets. Tan, heated seats and grips, drivers backrest, Tulsa windshield, Wind Wings, extra chrome and LED lights. $13,500. Paul. (573) 659-4445 or pauljanet1212@yahoo.com. Jefferson City, MO. 2005 BMW K1200S. Granite Gray. 20K mi. Best deal in the area. Priced to sell! Beautiful, excellent shape, well-maintained. Nice extras. Call or email for pics. $7,490. Pete. peterlowrey@att.net or (336) 584-9063.

2006 GL1800. Gold w/ black etching. 12K mi. Well-maintained and runs great! Exc. cond. Factory GPS, heated grips and seat. New tires and battery and luggage rack. Extra-tall windshield. $13,500 firm. Joe or Mary. (479) 636-5605 or irish60@cox.net.

2006 GL1800. Black. 22,600 mi. Ext. warranty till 2013. CB, Navi package, heated seats and handgrips, fog lights, front mudguard, chrome “duck foot” side stand, passenger armrests, trunk organizer, luggage rack, LEDs, turn signals in mirror. $14,000. Ed. (770) 513-0021 or dnasalga@aol.com.

Buford, GA. 2009 Honda DN-01. Black. 0 mi. ABS Sport Cruiser.

Automatic w/ manual 6 speed, 17-in.wheels, V2, watercooled. Futuristic, great new rider bike or sec. bike.

Reasonable offer. Delivery possible. Jim. ptcycle@sbcglobal.net or (314) 291-1524. MO. TRIKES

1999 GL1500 w/ 1999 CSC conv. Custom black paint. 27K careful mi. Always garaged. Has won many awards. $19,995.

Pics avail. (928) 607-1600 or gduffer@earthlink.net.

Flagstaff, AZ. 2001 GL1800 w/ Champion conv. Illusion Red. 39,895 mi.

Beautiful; exc. cond. ALSO, 2004 Piggyback trailer (black; used once; $550). $22,000. (618) 586-2473. Palestine, IL.

2002 Gold Wing. Pearl Orange w/ $6,000 of Chris Cruz paint and graphics. This award-winning 33K-mile unit features chrome wheels, 160 LED lights on four separate circuits, and many other options. Full list of options, as well as pics, available to principals. Asking $15,000. (386) 734-2123 or (954) 240-8150 (cell). Deland, FL.

2001 GL1800 w/ Champion conv. (in ’06). Black w/ gold etching. Exc. cond.; runs beautifully. Some chrome, luggage rack, etc. New front tire and battery at 54K mi. Well-maintained; always garage-kept. Comes w/ a Starlite trailer. Pics avail. Trike and trailer for $16,500. Joe or Mary. (479) 6365605 or irish60@cox.net.

2003 Gold Wing. Yellow. 122K mi. New tires, new brakes, fresh oil, intercom, CB, CD, heated grips, luggage rack, some chrome and lights. Could be best deal going at $11,000. Make offer! Pics avail. taylorte@msn.com or (334) 285-3807. AL.

2003 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike conv. w/ matching trailer. Dark Red. 29K mi. Tons of chrome. Serviced and well-maintained.

Lots of extras! Asking $26,000. Ed. (727) 541-2790 (home) or (302) 236-6152. Kenneth City, FL.

2003 GL1800 w/ 2008 Hannigan GTL Sidecar. Custom paint (silver) and graphics honoring “Those who made the Ultimate Sacrifice”. 17K mi. Consistent show winner; several “Best of Show” awards. Always garaged. Great ride for the right person. $27,500. Pics avail. (928) 607-1600 or gduffer@earthlink.net. Flagstaff, AZ.

2008 GL1800 w/ Lehman Monarch II Kit. Titanium. Only 11K mi. Luggage rack, mud flaps, LEDs, rotor cover, Ring of Fire, rake kit, CB radio, highway pegs, chip guard, wheel upgrade, Air Wings. More chrome. Exceptional trike! $34K obo. Gene. fop4051@gmail.com or (352) 428-0785. Spring Hill, FL.

2003 Honda Silverwing (Model FSC6003). Red. Only 9,040 mi. Exc. cond. Many extras. Includes heavy-duty

2008 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike conv. 8K mi. Aqua shields, passenger armrest, cup holder, driver backrest, GPS, iPod connections. Many extras; like new. $28,000. Ben. (407) 273Wing World

7271 or benbontop@aol.com. FL. TRAILERS AND SIDECARS 1988 Hi-Point HP-14 trailer. Like new. 10’ x 6 ?’ x 71” high inside. Used once; 200 mi. Always garaged. Set up for Gold Wing, ramp rear, side door. Call for details. $2,200. Bob. (978) 774-3285. Wenham, MA. 2004 Bushtec Genesis trailer. White. Approx. 4,000 mi.

Flawless. Every option they had: Chrome tongue and stand, cooler pkg., garment bag in lid, fully carpeted, spoiler w/ brake and running light, light bar. Upgraded mag wheels (3), bra. Best pulling trailer on market; doesn't bounce. MSRP $7,800; asking $4,850 obo. Jim. ptcycle@sbcglobal.net or (314) 291-1524, MO. 2006 Bunkhouse. Grey. Elec./hyd. brakes, 8 x 10 den.

Ultimate pkg. King-sized bed, 6 x 6 lanai (new) cover (Dark Grey) and canvas (Navy). Great cond. $4,350 obo. skpartner@hotmail.com or (330) 606-1559.

2009 Bushtec Turbo+2 trailer. White w/ gray carpet, premium package w/ all options. Includes everything needed to hookup to GL1800. Used one time; like new. Randy. (812) 865-0179 or rhall@netsurfusa.net.

2009 Bunkhouse LX trailer. Like-new cond.; used five times.

Burgundy tent, gray travel cover, spare tire, and cooler rack and cooler. Avoid S&H costs of a new one! $3,200. (336) 657-3176. NC. 2011 Bunkhouse LX trailer. 24-cu-ft storage w/ additional 4 cubic feet in travel cover pouch. King-sized bed, 6-ft front awning w/ poles, stakes, and ropes. Spare tire, 48-cu-qt ice chest w/ cover. New; never been used. Asking $4,800. Bob. (760) 666-2025 or boblolita@sbcglobal.net.

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

Diamond Seat. Front and back w/ drivers backrest. Came off a ’99 Valkyrie (Stand.) Plus misc. Valkyrie parts. $350, plus shipping. Rick. (765) 342-8423.

PakitRak. Used once (bought a trailer at Wing Ding). Rain cover, mounting hardware, and instructions included. $150.

Randy. rvanwingerden@yahoo.com or (616) 530-9280.

Wyoming, MI. Price Reduced! 2008 Honda GL1800 Dark Red, NEW, take-off parts from trike conv. Saddlebags w/o lights, crash bars, number plate spacer, $50; 2008, new steering head for 1800, $50; 2004, used, low-miles steering head for 1800, $25.

Plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or bobandmadalyns@myfairpoint.net.

Honda CD player installation kit, removed from 2002 GL1800.

Very good cond. Cost over $300; will sell for $145, plus shipping. (845)-778-4390 or (845)-527-7571.

Refurbished GL1800 alternator. MSRP $450; asking $250.00. Bob. (910) 366-3087. Dunn, NC. Rampage Power Lift motorcycle ramp. Originally $2,400; now just $1,200. Well-maintained; one owner. Fast and simple, one-person operation; 4,000-lb winch w/ safety brake and 12-ft remote; fits most trucks; easy installation/removal. Ray. (727) 804-4873 or lampmail1@gmail.com. Lakeland, FL. March 2011

Küryakyn Ring of Fire for 1988-1995 GL1500(Part #7480) w/ amber light strips. New; still in vacuum package. $75 obo, plus shipping. Jerry. (714) 524-9827 or jjjorg@att.net.

2007 Voyager Convertible Trike Kit (B). Choose your way to go from 2-wheeled fun to 4-wheeled touring in minutes and back again. Exc. tires. Just 1K miles on unit. Just needs belly pan and L brackets. Used on GL1200 but will fit most ALL touring bikes. Manual and video. Photos avail. New one cost $5-6K (installed); REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE – get this like-new (1K mi. on unit) for just $2,800. (850) 878-3850 or 2pilgrims1952@centurylink.net.

MISCELLANEOUS

Restored 1971 British car (Triumph Spitfire) for sale or trade for a 1999 or 2000 Gold Wing SE or a 2004 or newer 1800.

Call for pics. (803) 514-2267.

SHOP MANUALS FOR SALE

The following original Gold Wing shop manuals for sale (manuals made by Honda): 1975-1979, 1980-1983, 1984-1987, 1990, 1991, 1995, 2001-2003. These H A L L

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; 19861993 Yamaha Venture manual, published by Yamaha, like new, $30; 1996 Yamaha YZF-1000RJ/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: Genuine log cabin in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. One bedroom/one bath. Ideal for honeymooners (or for couples who want to think and act like honeymooners). Special rates for GWRRA Members. Visit tnlogcabinsforrent.com or call (800) 383-1401.

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. ●

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(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.)

Allen, Donald.........................Fairfield, CA Babin, Phillip ........................Gonzales, LA Boldt Clara ................................Toledo, IA Brady, Gene.........................Pasadena, TX Brady, Sarah........................Pasadena, TX Carson, John .....................Jacksonville, IL Carter, Dave .....................Crystal Lake, IL Coleman Charles ............Travelers Rest, SC Collins, Jim......................Green Valley, AZ Dodd, Kacey..........................Gadsden, AL Dodd, Josh ............................Gadsden, AL Elliot Kirk ..............Kamploops, BC Canada Fisher, Steven ...................Hutchinson, MN Goins, Sherwood .................Dry Creek, LA Grant, Ken...........................Pensacola, FL Hewitt, David .............................Mesa, AZ Holton, Dean.......................Louisburg, NC Howell, Richard..............Albuquerque, NM Humphrey, Robert ..............Clarksville, AR Hutchens, Jim................Pleasant View, TN Hutchens, Shirrin ...........Pleasant View, TN Johnson Ed ...............................Bristol, VA

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

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David Corry Thomas Beckett GWRRA #024844 GWRRA #164484 Hendersonville, NC Shelby Township, MI Olin Gover Willis Blankenship GWRRA #154399 GWRRA #053445 Warrenton, PA San Antonio, TX Ron Bryant GWRRA #157823 Stockbridge, GA

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

M E M O R I A M

Charles Hall GWRRA #031154 Meridian, ID

Stephane Lambert GWRRA #232734 Saint-Lazare, QC Canada

John Narvin GWRRA #228692 San Antonio, TX

Robert Souza GWRRA #110670 New Bedford, MA ●

Risa Highwarden Raymond Mensing Larry Neeley GWRRA #294645 GWRRA #019149 GWRRA #081627 Portland, IN San Diego, CA Union Springs, NY

Ruby Miller Pam Guenther Kellene Johnson GWRRA #122868-01 GWRRA #011504-01 GWRRA #098879-01 Crossville, IL Bartlesville, OK Des Moines, IA

Jim Rivera GWRRA #258472 Coal Valley, IL

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

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

GW PIN

PATCH A Division of GWRRA

THE FINEST QUALITY PINS & PATCHES WITH GREAT SAVINGS!

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 pre-ride brief/dinner on March 10, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Carolina BBQ, 2703 N. College Rd., For more, and Wilmington, NC. 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 80

(800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix area) to register now!

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2, 2011.

TRIKES & BIKES RALLY IN BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY, at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center. Registration starting at $30, to include Event Pin, Door Prize Ticket, and 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 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.

SEPTEMBER 2, 3, and 4, 2011 (Labor Day Weekend). REGION E CONVENTION/RALLY “Disn‘E’ On Wings”. Join us at the Ramada Airport & Conference Ctr, 6902 27th St., Moline, IL 61265, (309) 762-8811 or www.ramadamoline.com. We guarantee you a great time with some of Disney’s favorite characters. Room rates: $65/single; $73/double; mention “GWRRA” or “Gold Wing” when making reservations. Events to enjoy are: Region Couple of the Year and Individual of the Year selection, District Challenge, Off-Bike Games, On-Bike skills, Light Parade, Bike Show, Talent Show, Disn“E” Hunt, seminars and many vendors, plus so much more. For more info, contact Clayton and Lynda Alcorn, Region E Directors,

at (660) 827-3063 or (660) 473-0172 or b2momdad@charter.net. You may also visit www.gwrra-region-e.org.

DISTRICT EVENTS MARCH 5, 2011.

MISSOURI DISTRICT’s Spring Fling, "The Wizard of OZarks" at the Inn at the Grand Glaize Lake of the Ozarks, MO [(800) 348-4731]. We're not in Kansas anymore, so come enjoy a fun-filled weekend, including a Costume Competition (who knows, you just might see “Lions and Tigers and Bears…oh my!”).

Couple of the Year Selection and presentation of 2011 Chapter Couples. For more details, visit www.mogwrra.org or contact Bob and Diane Phelps at Modirect_2011@sbcglobal.net or (314) 837-6276 or Bruce and Sherry Watkins at 5151flyer@charter.net or (573) 270-1466.

MARCH 17-19, 2011. FLORIDA DISTRICT presents “Old Fashioned Rendezvous (18251840)” 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) 2779207.

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.alabama-gwrra.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.

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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.

APRIL 15-16, 2011. ARKANSAS DISTRICT’s ninth annual Rider Education weekend at the UA Community College in Morrilton, AR. Training offered on many different Rider Education seminars (like Mature Rider, Motorcycle Crash Scene Response, and the new Level Up Seminar). Plus, CPR/FA, Motorist Awareness, and LTD seminars. We will also be conducting GWRRA ARC and Trike Trailering Courses. If you are in need of updating your riding course or CPR/FA, come and join us for this great weekend. For more info, and registration forms, visit http://argwrra.org/ or contact Jim and Bonita Goodman, Arkansas District Educators, at educator@argwrra.org or (501) 743-8901.

APRIL 28-30, 2011. MISSOURI DISTRICT CONVENTION "Wing the Ozarks" at Area 57 in Branson, MO [(800) 641-4106. Be sure to mention GWRRA.] Come enjoy the wonders of the Ozarks and our 20th anniversary of being in Branson.

Seminars, Trade Show, Guided Tours, Bike Show, and ice cream are just a few of the things we have in store for this fun-filled weekend. For more details, visit www.mogwrra.org or contact Bob and Diane Phelps at Modirect_2011@sbcglobal.net or (314) 837-6276 or Bruce and Sherry Watkins at 5151flyer@charter.net or (573) 270-1466.

JUNE 9-12, 2011. NEBRASKA/NORTH DAKOTA/SOUTH DAKOTA TRI-STATE DISTRICT C RALLY at The Grand Gateway Hotel in Rapid City, SD [Host hotel; (866) 7421300). Highlights of the rally include Hotdog Feed, Rider Seminars, COY Selection, and great scenic rides. For more info and rally flyer, contact Lance and Diane Brozek at (402) 582-4726 or lancebrozek@hotmail.com or Paul Metcalf at (701) 8445697 or Steve and Jennie Knode at (308) 4361977. Visit District website at www.gwrrane.com.

Prepare to have a great time!

JULY 21-23, 2011. WASHINGTON DISTRICT RALLY in Chehalis, WA. For more info, contact Bob Spence at (425) 489-9786 or bspswae@frontier.net.

AUGUST 11-14, 2011. NY/NJ BISTATE CONVENTION in the Syracuse, NY area. LT, MFA/CPR, and RE courses. NY, NJ, and Region B Couples selection. Rides to Finger Lakes, Adirondack Mountains, Lake Ontario shoreline, and scenic Central New York. Fun social events every e v e n i n g !

March 2011

Go to gwrra-ny.org for details, or contact NY DDs, Paul and Suzette Wood, at (585) 343-8903 or gwrranydd@gmail.com.

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 Chuck Liberty, CD, at (520) 883-7883 or charles_liberty@msn.com.

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) 677-4837 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) 301-3092 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) 4372188 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 ca2w-gwrra.org for more info and registration application. Or contact CD, Jim, at (559) 275-7856 or Asst. CD, Steve, at (559) 298-2456.

JUNE 18, 2011. IN-K's "Mercy Ride" to benefit Mercy Flight, an organization of volunteer pilots/owners who provide free transportation for persons with limited income needing medical attention or other compassionate needs. Originates in West Lafayette, IN at Purdue West Shopping Center.

Reg begins 9 a.m.; ride leaves 10:30 a.m. Prizes, silent auction, food provided. $15/rider; $20/couple. For 81

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Membership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries.

COUNTRIES ANDORRA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BAHAMAS BERMUDA BELGIUM

BRAZIL BRUNEI CANADA CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK ENGLAND FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUAM HONG KONG

ICELAND INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KOREA

L I S T I N G Denotes senior officer

REPRESENTED: KUWAIT LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MEXICO NEW ZEALAND NORWAY PAKISTAN

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

SLOVAKIA SPAIN ST VINCENT SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THE NETHERLANDS

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DIRECTORS: MIKE STIGER...................DIRECTOR ...........................................4552 LEEWARD DRIVE ...........................PLEASANT LAKE.............MI ...................49272 ..........................517-420-4535 JERE GOODMAN............INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR .....93 STEFANIGA FARMS DR .......................STAFFORD .....................VA ...................22556 ..........................347-564-1161 DAVE CARTER .................INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR .....1854 WOODHAVEN DR .........................CRYSTAL LAKE ...............IL .....................60014 ..........................815-477-9893 JEFFREY LINER.................INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE .....PO BOX 54 ............................................CALHOUN ....................TN...................37309 ..........................423-336-5835 ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA ...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535 GENE KNUTSON............RIDER EDUCATION...............................10266 JORDAN STREET ..........................SPRING HILL ..................FL ....................34608 ..........................352-428-0785 PAUL BROSHER ...............LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................8410 ROBERTS RD ..................................HILLIARD........................OH..................43026 ..........................614-851-1256 PETER RUSSELL ................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525 BOB GREER ....................CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2738 AUSTIN LN ....................................JONESBORO.................GA ..................30236 ..........................770-473-1316

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DIRECTORS:

ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164 ED BAHRENBURG ........................NORTHEAST (B)....................................P.O. BOX 448 . ..............................CHENANGO BRIDGE ........NY .......................13745 ..............607-427-8777 ROGER HURLEY............................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................201 SOUTHVIEW LANE ..................WEST MILTON ..................OH .......................45383 ..............937-698-4443 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 MICHAEL HUDNELL ......................BIG SKY (I) ...........................................211 SE SHADOWOOD DR .............SHELTON ..........................WA.......................98584 ..............360-426-0213 EDWARD GRAZIER .......................APPALACHIAN (N)................................413 MORTON ST ...........................SMYRNA ..........................TN........................37167 ..............615-459-4499 PETER RUSSELL .............................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..........34 WEST PARK...............................LONDON .........................ENG....................SE9 4RH ............02088570525

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

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MIDDLETOWN NEW CASTLE SEAFORD

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FLORIDA

March 2011

BERRY, W MARION, B 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 BUCK, R DUNN III, W DAVIS, W PRIDEAUX JR, D

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* TBA, UQDAH, A ROBERTS, R

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HAWAII HI-A

HONOLULU

KAHN, G

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

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AVISTON CHAMPAIGN MT PROSPECT MACOMB CRYSTAL LAKE GILMAN LENA MATTOON EFFINGHAM DEKALB LITCHFIELD MT VERNON DIXON GURNEE GALESBURG DECATUR ROCKFORD TINLEY PARK QUINCY COLLINSVILLE LINCOLN PLAINFIELD PARIS CARBONDALE PERU OLNEY SPRINGFIELD VANDALIA BATAVIA KANKAKEE NEW LENOX PEORIA CHICAGO

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ELIZABETHTOWN HOBART LEBANON NEW ALBANY MARION INDIANAPOLIS FORT WAYNE TERRE HAUTE FORT WAYNE ANDERSON MITCHELL WARSAW FORT WAYNE

808-545-3132

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

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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

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MILAN GOSHEN KOKOMO LAFAYETTE LIBERTY GREENWOOD WASHINGTON COLUMBIA CITY SOUTH BEND SCOTTSBURG EVANSVILLE ELKHART NOBLESVILLE PORTAGE INDIANAPOLIS RENSSELAER SOUTH BEND UNION CITY HUNTINGTON ANGOLA LAPORTE GARY COLUMBUS BLOOMINGTON

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 CHEROKEE MASON CITY BURLINGTON CEDAR RAPIDS OTTUMWA WATERLOO DAVENPORT SHENANDOAH SHELDON

208-660-7836 208-237-7304 509-751-0846 208-754-4348 208-734-1364 208-689-9339 512-517-4381

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EL DORADO WICHITA GARDNER TOPEKA INDEPENDENCE EL DORADO WICHITA ARKANSAS CITY EMPORIA

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

SABATTUS BERWICK LEWISTON BANGOR

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DAVIDSONVILLE BALTIMORE OXON HILL GLEN BURNIE BEL AIR WALDORF ANNAPOLIS ELDERSBURG EASTON

812-579-6500 219-696-9657 765-362-6765 812-347-3252 765-651-1523 317-423-0581 419-258-9374 765-344-1011 260-337-0007 765-779-4187 812-849-6569 574-858-2381 419-639-3408

D/D MA-A MA-B MA-D MA-F MA-W

LINCOLN WAKEFIELD HYANNIS SPRINGFIELD BERKLEY WORCESTER

D/D MI-A

WOODHAVEN STERLING HEIGHTS

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IOWA

478-784-1330 770-251-2460

ILLINOIS 303-933-6073 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

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GEORGIA

COLORADO DRAKE, R MANNING, C HARRIS, S BROWN, L WEISS, B BOND, M SHELLEY, G HOWLAND, G FISHER, F ROSE, M HOPPNER, N

SCHLIMME, B BROWN, F* HARRIS, R HOWELL, D BENSON III, J BIRD, G OLDHAM, S SMITH, C SWENSON, D WOODBURY, R MERCER, C LANDSNAES, G ZIEGLER, R VOIGHT, D CARLTON, W* PRINCE, R KUSTERMANN, J LONG, K FELDMAN, R KINSEY, E

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

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MASSACHUSETTS BURNS, J LEBLOND, K NUNEZ, V TBA, ALVAREZ, S TBA,

401-728-6617 978-692-1169 508-398-9864 508-386-3967

MICHIGAN YOUNG SR, W BOBEK, C

734-512-9133 248-852-8537

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ANN ARBOR DEARBORN IMLAY CITY MONROE LUDINGTON PORTAGE HOWELL CLARKSTON OWOSSO MARINE CITY DAVISON ROCKFORD EDMORE LIVONIA TAYLOR JACKSON CLARE CLIO BIG RAPIDS LANSING SKANDIA MANISTIQUE MUSKEGON HOLLAND BERKLEY SAULT STE MARIE CASS CITY CHARLOTTE IONIA BENTON HARBOR DETROIT EAST TAWAS ST. JOHNS MIDLAND CARO ADRIAN WAYNE HOUGHTON LAKE CHEBOYGAN

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* MCAFEE, D HILES, C

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 LAKE CRYSTAL NORTHEAST TWIN CITIE IRON RANGE LUVERNE SOUTH TWIN CITIES NW TWIN CITIES MAPLE GROVE AUSTIN OWATONNA BUFFALO

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

BRANDON GULFPORT COLUMBUS MERIDIAN VICKSBURG JACKSON NATCHEZ CORINTH BATESVILLE LAUREL MCCOMB TUPELO CARRIERE GREENVILLE WEST POINT HERNANDO DIAMONDHEAD

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FLORISSANT SPRINGFIELD SEDALIA JEFFERSON CITY JACKSON KANSAS CITY O’FALLON SULLIVAN CABOOL JOPLIN HARRISBURG ST PETERS NEOSHO BRANSON ST LOUIS

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 989-873-5717 231-537-4752

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

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MISSISSIPPI 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

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MISSOURI PHELPS, R KENNEDY, B WHITE, G* LUECKENOTTE, K WATKINS, B TINKLER, R 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 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

BILLINGS BILLINGS GREAT FALLS HELENA MISSOULA

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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

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NEW MEXICO MORRISON, K PETTIGREW, D DAVIS, R SHUPE, R RICHARDS, J EVANS, T RINGSHALL, A

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This Month’s GWRRA “Exclusive” Member Specials are Found on Page 56!

$20.00 Black long sleeve shirt with cuffed sleeves.

100% COTTON PRE-SHRUNK!

GWRRA Custom Riding Jacket

$105.00 (shipping included)

4101004

$8.00

SILVER ETCHED GWRRA LOGO

MONEY CLIP

TWO SIZES AVAILABLE SMALL - 3102000 • MEDIUM - 3102001

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.

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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 & LARGE - $20.00 3XL - $21.00

GWRRA

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

GWRRA

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 SOLD OUT 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

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

F i n d M o r e G o o d i e s a n d S p e c i a l s a t w w w. g w r r a . o r g March 2011

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

2005 GL1800/Roadsmith This is a photo of our (John and Barb Schommer, GWRRA #136550, of Hudson, Wisconsin) 2005 Gold Wing with Trike Shop (Roadsmith) conversion along the Natchez Trace in Mississippi in August of last year. Our trip took us to the Indy Speedway, the Bourbon Trail, Nashville, along the east coast of Florida to Key West, then back up the west coast of Florida through the Everglades to the Gulf Shores, New Orleans, then Memphis to Graceland and on home through the Illinois River Valley. It was the trip of a lifetime, without a hiccup along the way because of our awesome ride and matching trailer!

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2008 GL1800 Here’s a photo of my (Dave Hammond, GWRRA #306793, of St. Paul, Alberta, Canada) pride and joy “Cerise” (a fully loaded airbag model). This was taken in July of last year at the summit of Mt. Evans, Colorado—at 14,130 feet, the highest motor road in North America—during a three-week, 16,000-km tour.

I bought Cerise new in 2009, and my five-year goal was to tour every Province and State. I’m well ahead of schedule, as I’ve already covered six Provinces and 46 States (58,000 km) in the first two seasons. I love my GL1800!

1984 GL1200 This is our (Deb and Scott Justice, GWRRA #121064, of Moody, Texas) beloved 1984 GL1200. This photo was taken at the Palo Duro Canyon during our trip to Abilene, Texas. Our bike has over 161,200 miles on it and has never been restored. We purchased it (with only 18,121 miles on it!) in 1996 while living in Chicago. Yep, it was ridden home that day in 18-degree-F weather and snowing.

Our moto is: Always rode, never towed!

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SPECIAL PAGE: “THREE AMIGOS” I am really hoping you can surprise these “Three Amigos” with their photos together in the “Readers’ Rides” department of Wing World. All three live here in the great state of Virginia, and within a 50-mile radius of each other. They have been good friends, and have ridden together, for years, and they are all members of the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Trooper Motorcycle Clubs. The three of them love to ride; they ride with a passion and a love for the open road!

—Irish J. Tilles, GWRRA #320784, of Fredericksburg, Virginia

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2007 GL1800 This is a photo of my husband, Chris Tilles (GWRRA #320784, of Fredericksburg, Virginia) with his Black Cherry Gold Wing.

2006 GL1800 This photo is of Kevin Harris (GWRRA #298663, of Warrenton, Virginia) with his Titanium Gold Wing.

▲ 2008 GL1800 This is Twyla Jones (of Dumfries, Virginia) with her Pearl White Gold Wing.

She just purchased this GL1800—her first Wing—last year and, courtesy of a Christmas present from Chris, just became a GWRRA Member this year!

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On a Gold Wing by the Sea

By Gentry Sharpe, GWRRA #283799, of Sugar Hill, Georgia (Edited to poem by Sharon Stanley)

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Now our usual ride is a 2004, With over 107K on the clock, And before our honeymoon—back in ’08, We had headed out across…

But to include, along with the sand and surf, And so many other wonderful things, As another part of our wedding theme, A rented, white Gold Wing?

This great big land of yours and mine, For a ride almost coast to coast.

It was great, and though we’re planning another big trip, I really must say the most…

So that’s how we wound up in Hawaii, Me and my beautiful, breathtaking bride, On a bike with which to cruise the island, In August of two thousand and nine.

Cherished of all my motorcycling memories, Is the one of Sonya and me, As we posed there on our wedding day, On a Gold Wing by the sea.

long with our passion for each other, We have a passion for motorcycles, too.

So when we set the scene for our “Big Day”, What else was there to do?

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Gentry and Sonya Sharpe on their wedding day—August 1, 2009—in Hawaii.

“Immediately after our ceremony on the beach, we rode around Honolulu still in our white attire,” says Gentry, “but I switched over to my boots, of course.” The next day, they toured the island.

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