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This is the second winner of GWRRA’s new “Be on the Cover” Contest for 2013. Mark “Zeek” Vollner (GWRRA #334425, of Lawrence, Pennsylvania) says he took this photo of his 2006 Burgundy GL1800 Wing along the
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F e a t u r e s A Pictorial Recap of Our International Visit ....................................................................................26 Hydraulic Flushing the Easy Way.........................................................................................................50 Product Report: EXO2 Heated Clothing .........................................................................................34 Some Aftermarket Seats and Seating Options.................................................................................36 Tire Talk: Several Brands .......................................................................................................................40 Traveling to Wing Ding 35 from the South ......................................................................................54
Cabot Trail on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Dining in Greenville, S.C. ....................................................................................................................68 Find-A-Friend Program..........................................................................................................................92 Gold Wing University—What It Is and How It Works ................................................................47 Ride Better: Rider Training to the Rescue! ......................................................................................32 Special Bragging Rights: Military-Minded ..........................................................................................24 Special Did You Know?: Part 2 of Alternative Dispute Resolution ............................................73 The Red Page from American Honda................................................................................................12 Trike Tracks Section ..............................................................................................................................59 D E P A R T M E N T S
Acts of Kindness ..............................................10 Advertisers Listing............................................91 Association Leader Listing..............................82 A Word from Your Director ............................7 Classifieds ..........................................................79 Events ..................................................................80 Finishing Touches ..............................................90 Golden Dealers ................................................20 GWRRA Official Products ............................86
GWRRA/Rescue Application ........................73 Hall of Fame ......................................................81 In Memoriam ....................................................81 In the Zone ..........................................................8 International News & Views ..........................18 Just Jokin’ ............................................................78 Motorcycle Goodies ........................................76 News Briefs........................................................14 Product Previews..............................................22
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Readers’ Responses ........................................30 Readers’ Rides ..................................................88 Wing Ding 35 Application ..............................71 Wing Ding 35 Housing....................................74 Wing Ding 35, Greenville, SC Map ..............75 Wordsearch Puzzle ..........................................91 Wordsearch February Puzzle Answer ........91 Workbench ........................................................42
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your GWRRA Director The “Anti-Fun Perception” on Mandates When it comes to clichés, “perception is reality” is ironic because perception may be based on inaccurate information. To add to the problem, we sometimes just accept a perception and don’t analyze why that perception exists. For instance, I recently received a very nice email from an enthusiastic Chapter Director who offered me some Member feedback. He mentioned the following: My Chapter Members, who’ve been around longer than I have, have expressed to me that they want the organization to be fun...like it used to be (whatever that means). They’re not interested in a lot of mandates from the head office. Now I’m concerned about this negative perception of GWRRA head office mandates because I see it as inaccurate and “anti-fun”! But it’s also not the first time we’ve heard there are too many head office mandates. In particular, it’s often claimed there’s too much paperwork, too much of a push on Rider Ed, Leadership Training, Membership Enhancement and so on… All of this adds to the perception of “too many mandates”. So here are some questions for you, the Member or Member/Volunteer who serves in a position: How do you answer when you hear those “head office mandate statements”? Do you agree? If that’s your perception, have you “peeled back the onion” to see if it’s reality? Let’s “peel back the onion” together and take a look at the perception of mandates as they relate to real Member obligations. The following comes from the 1999 Officer’s Guidebook and, while not in the present handbook, it’s just as true today as yesterday: Another pitfall to avoid is the “implied obligation”. Our Members have NO obligation to participate, volunteer or take advantage of our association. To an extent, consider GWRRA as a BUFFET—the Members have a wide variety of palate-pleasing temptations from which to choose. You may wish to package the benefits, to entice participation, to offer rewards of recognition, but NEVER imply an obligation. Today’s handbook states: An important concept that Officers must always remember is that our membership is NOT under obligaMarch 2013
tion, real or imagined, to attend or participate with any individual Chapter... These two statements echo the key concept of “NO Member obligation”! For the general Member, the only real obligation (or “mandate”) is that, to belong to GWRRA, you must pay your membership dues. You are under NO other obligation! Period! In fact, if a Member chooses not to participate in the Rider Ed Levels Program, that’s his/her choice. Furthermore, if a Member chooses not to sample the “buffet offerings” of Rider Ed, Leadership Training, Membership Enhancement seminars or other training or go online and take advantage of the GWRRA University, that’s his/her choice. And speaking of choices, the vast majority of GWRRA Members choose not to participate with a Chapter. (For some, it may be they don’t have a Chapter close enough; our hope is that these folks will allow us to work with them in starting a Chapter in their area—but again, that’s their choice.) And “mandates” could be viewed a bit differently by a Member/Volunteer. But as with any voluntary position in any organization, some process requirements are necessary. That said, though, we’re always seeking ways to improve and streamline the requirements. Our Members volunteer to serve because they care about their GWRRA friends and want to continue the legacy of our organization. They’re hardworking, dedicated folks who have a passion for their areas of responsibility. But at times, I’m sure they, too, feel the requirements may be too stringent. As stated before, we’ll try to minimize requirements whenever feasible. My intent here has been to suggest that, the next time someone talks about a perception, perhaps you can “peel back the onion” to see if that perception is supported by the facts. We owe it to ourselves to take the time to squash “antifun perceptions”! After all, because of GWRRA, there’ve been many wonderful friendships already made and many more to be made. And that’s a perception that’s also a reality! Ride safe; be well. And, as always, remember that fun shall be the last word—so HAVE FUN! Jere Goodman Director of GWRRA ●
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In the ZONE Sharon Stanley • Editor • editor@gwrra.org
Why I (Especially) Appreciate the Gold Book Have you ever felt all alone in this world? Sure, we all have. Have you ever felt completely misunderstood by everyone around you? Well, unless you’re extremely fortunate, you’ve felt that way at some point in your life as well. What do these two questions have to do with motorcycling? I’ll tell you... They are the two ways you’ll never have to feel when you’re motorcycling and you run into a problem—mechanical or otherwise. Why? Because you’re a GWRRA Member and you’ve got friends—worldwide, in fact—whose names are in that little paperback book you’re receiving now with this issue of the magazine…the Gold Book. Month after month, you have an opportunity to read about how fellow Members have found help and support when trouble strikes while on the road, and this month’s issue is no different. See “Acts of Kindness” on page 10 and even “Readers’ Responses” on page 30! And, as mentioned, this help extends worldwide. Just check out page 18, “International News & Views”, for a special glimpse of “Members from Around the World”. But besides the fact that you’re receiving your cherished annual edition of the Gold Book again this year with the March issue, why else am I mentioning things like “feeling alone” and “feeling misunderstood”? Because I felt that way far too often while riding a motorcycle…before I joined up with GWRRA. And it’s no fun! No, it’s no fun to be on another brand motorcycle, sitting by the side of the road with a dead battery, in what seems like the middle of nowhere (because I don’t know the state that I’m in very well) and wondering, How in the heck am I going to get outta this one? It’s also no fun to be riding in the pouring down rain, with no chance of making my faroff hotel reservation but also no chance of getting a hotel room with a sold-out event in town after town...in the dark,
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no less, and thinking, I’ve got nowhere to go to get away from all this and no one to call. And where does the “no one understands” feeling fit in? Oh, well, that would be all the many cagers riding by, essentially either feeling very sorry for me or laughing their butts off at me (who knows?)…but either way not knowing how on earth to help me—and certainly not understanding why I choose to ride a motorcycle in the first place. (I’m sure some of them even think, Well, that’s what you get for riding a bike! Yeah, I’m pretty sure some do.) But thankfully those days of feeling lonely and misunderstood while motorcycling have been over for me for a long time. And if you’re lucky, you’ve never even known them. What I’m saying is that, truly, if you’ve only ever ridden a motorcycle while also being a GWRRA Member, then you actually have no idea what I’m talking about. I mean, we’ve probably all “broken down”, run into foul weather, had other extremely bad experiences and so on with no one to call for help while traveling in a car. But at least we were in a car! As all riders know, it’s quite a different story when you’re on a bike. And if you’ve never had to feel that way while on a motorcycle—namely because you’ve always belonged to GWRRA while a rider—you are truly fortunate. That said, though, perhaps what I’m really trying to say is that sometimes it’s good to remind ourselves what we have—whether we’ve “always had it” or whether we’re especially grateful because we know “what it’s like to do without”. And as one motorcyclist who has done without in the past, let me assure you that having each other to contact in the Gold Book—for any reason, really—is a motorcyclist’s blessing like no other! ●
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My Gold Book Experience I’d planned for months for a trip “out West” for my wife, Joanna, and me on our 2008 Gold Wing. And finally, the day in June last year had come for us to leave. Now I’d joined GWRRA in 2008 a month or so after purchasing our Wing but, with my busy work schedule, had never become involved in my local Chapter. However, I’d read many articles in Wing World of assistance offered by one Member to another, so I made sure I had my Gold Book packed. Still, I wondered if anyone actually would come to my aid if I were in need.
book and is the only one listed for Chillicothe.” I glimpsed at his listing and, when I saw “A, B, C, D, E and F” all listed, I immediately had a feeling of peace come over me. I called James Graham and told him about the crash. He arrived in only two minutes and, when we met, I felt as though I’d known this man all my life. I remember telling him I didn’t know what to do or where they’d taken my wife. He said, “I know where they took her, and we’ll figure out the rest.” I knew we were in good hands.
James helped me gather some belongings and took me to Well, our Gold Book was the clinic then waited with us and put to the test on the morning of carried us to the pharmacy in June 7. Early that morning, we Vernon to get a prescription filled. left our campground just outside He then carried us to the salvage Wichita Falls, Texas and headyard to get our clothes and said, ed north on US 287. Later, as “You folks will stay with Gloria we approached the small comand me tonight at our house.” munity of Chillicothe, Texas, I noticed the nice, concrete highJames and Gloria Graham, the GWRRA Members While my wife was cancelway changing to slick, shiny who assisted us after our crash. ing reservations at campgrounds asphalt. Suddenly, as I broke across several states, James and I down my speed, I felt my front discussed how I’d get back tire slip; then I felt my back tire do the same. After going from left crash bars to right home. The bike was totaled, but I wanted to take my Leescrash bars, and eventually clipping the side of a light ure Lite camper back to repair the minor damage. James suggested a U-Haul truck then called around for me, found pole, we came to a stop. one in Altus, Oklahoma and drove me over to pick it up. I first called to Joanna and realized from her voice That evening, James and Gloria were terrific hosts, that she’d come to a rest behind me. After checking her injuries and wrapping her wounded hand, I immediately providing delicious food, use of their washer and dryer, went to check out my other family member—my Gold friendly conversation and a comfortable bed for the night. The next morning, James followed us to the salvage yard. Wing. Since I was very sore yet, he and a worker there loaded It was totally destroyed. The handlebars were gone, up my camper trailer. It was hard leaving my Wing no windshield, and every piece of plastic was busted. At behind, but we said our goodbyes to James and started that time I realized our trip was over. Then several truck making our way back to South Carolina. drivers and townspeople stopped to offer assistance and, James and Gloria are some of the nicest people you’ll later, volunteer firefighters and EMS arrived. As they carever meet; he even let me borrow his tie-downs and wouldried Joanna off, I thought, What am I going to do? n’t let me pay for gas, food or anything. I’ll never forget It was then that I remembered my Gold Book and what they did for us. And I must also say a big “Thanks!” asked the firefighters to help turn the bike so I could get to to the volunteer firemen, EMS workers and nurses, too. it. I also asked if anyone knew of a GWRRA Member. I’ll never travel anywhere without my Gold Book— Someone said, “Maybe in Wichita Falls” and, since my forehead and nose were bleeding, one of the firefighters except to heaven! Barry and Joanna Mixon took the Gold Book and turned to Texas. About that time, GWRRA #297869 another firefighter said, “Maybe Mr. Graham is in there.” Goose Creek, SC (Now keep in mind, folks, this is a community of only ● about 700 people!) The firefighter replied, “Yes, he’s in the 10
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NEWS b r i e f s “WHERE’S WINGY” CONTEST WINNER FOR JANUARY ISSUE Congratulations go to Eric Eck of Keizer, Oregon for finding "Wingy" (seen here) on page 37 of the January 2013 issue. Wingy was located in the bottom photo, to the left and below the round, green tree on the right and just below the man in the distance in an orange and yellow jacket. Eric 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 81 of this issue.)
To check out the selection, visit cart.gwrra.org/ cart/product-list.php?pg1-cid11.html and/or see page 86 of this issue.
THE “2013 40 TO PHOENIX” RIDE HEADS OUT MARCH 8TH!
REMINDER: GWRRA’S “QUESTION OF THE MONTH” Questions are posted on the homepage of GWRRA’s website.To participate, please visit gwrra.org each month to take part in these surveys.
This month’s question is: Which of the following Tablets/Phones do you own? ❑ iPad - Apple Tablet ❑ Asus, Samsung, Sony, etc - Android Tablet ❑ Kindle Fire Tablet ❑ Surface - Windows Tablet ❑ iPhone Phone ❑ Android Phone ❑ Windows Phone ❑ Blackberry Phone ❑ None Of The Above
WING WORLD CORRECTION —Last month’s (February 2013) caption for the cover photo incorrectly read that the mountain in the background was Mt. Baker. Instead, the mountain is Mt. Shuksan. Our apologies to cover winner Wes Koenig for our error; and thanks to Ted Moore for pointing it out.
GWRRA’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY CRUISE PHOTOS ONLINE! Visit gwrra.org/35th_anniversary_cruise_pics.html to see pictures online from the GWRRA 35th Anniversary seven-day Caribbean cruise in November of last year. To be added on the mailing list of any future cruises or events, please call Member Services at (800) 8439460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix area).
NEW GWRRA WOMEN’S CLOTHING LINE Says the Home Office: “You ladies asked for it, and now you got it. GWRRA is proud to announce a whole new product line just for the women of GWRRA. We have short-sleeved shirts in all different styles, lounge pants to wear on a chilly night and a brand-new storm jacket to protect you from the elements.” 14
Says “40 to Phoenix” Ride Coordinator Brian McCallum via its website: “The ‘40 to Phoenix’ ride is the greatest and longest in GWRRA’s history! The Members that participate are the ‘Top Guns’ of the organization. Each year, a group rides from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina across I-40 to Flagstaff, Arizona and down into Phoenix to visit the GWRRA Home Office. After all, only 5 percent of nearly 68,000 Members ever get to visit the Home Office. During our journey, we stop to visit local Chapters, making new friends and seeing old ones. Whether we’re having a BBQ in a thunderstorm under a tarp tied to pickup trucks or having a catered dinner in a local church—no matter where we are, there’s excitement everywhere! Greg and Tina McKinney started this off as a vacation, and then they thought about how many people actually rode to the Home Office. Our first year, in 2010, there were 11 bikes that started and 30 that completed the 2,300-mile trip. By 2012, there were over 60 bikes that started and over 250 rode up to the GWRRA Headquarters. Our goal is to have fun, ride safe, make new friends, see some new places, and perhaps visit old ones. We also want to attract others to GWRRA by showing them what our organization is all about. This year, the ride departs Wilmington, North Carolina on March 8 and will arrive at the Home Office on March 14, 2013. To join the ride, check out the website at 40toPhoenix.org for the itinerary. We invite you to meet up at any point and enjoy the ride!” ●
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International News & Views “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.
Members from Around the World! FROM AUSTRALIA John Gilbert (GWRRA #209469, of Melbourne, Australia, VIC) says: “This photo of me on my red 2008 Gold Wing GL1800 with airbag was taken near Melbourne, Australia.”
Herry Hartio (GWRRA #360537, of Jakarta, Indonesia) says: “This photo at the PX Mall, Puri Indah was taken on a Sunday morning ride on my white 2012 Gold Wing with airbag and GPS.”
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Chapter IS-A Directors Örn Eiriksson and Gudlaug Halldorsdottir (GWRRA #208874, of Keflavik, Iceland) say: “This photo is at Glacier Lagoon in southeast Iceland and was taken on our first round trip on the Wing in 2005. Our bike is an Illusion Red 2002 GL1800, bought from an owner in Cary, North Carolina in 2004 and flown in on a cargo aircraft. The bike is still giving me the same pleasure every time I ride it.”
Say International Directors of Global Affairs Dan and Rachel Sanderovich (GWRRA #252062, of Haifa, Israel): “This is Chapter ISR-A with the famous mountain of Masada in the background. Masada is ‘Israel’s most popular paid tourist attraction, an ancient fortification in the Southern District of Israel, on top of an isolated rock plateau...[where] toward the end of the First Jewish-Roman War [there was a] mass suicide of 960 Jewish rebels holed up there.” (Wikipedia.com)
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Dong Jin Han (GWRRA #191204, of Chilliwack, BC, Canada) and his co-rider say: “This photo of us with a blue 2012 Gold Wing was taken along the Blue Ridge Parkway on July 31, 2012 during our trip to the U.S. and Toronto, Canada.” ● 18
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G OLDEN D EALERS RICE HONDA RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA I was trying to access the service shop listing to see if Rice Honda in Rapid City, South Dakota was on the list when I thought, If they aren’t, they should be! Last summer, Rice Honda did a huge, good job for one of our group members who had bike damage while in the Black Hills. They took him in and fixed him up and had him back on the road in about two hours. Wow! William Naturkach GWRRA #137492 Peoria, AZ
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The bike was repaired the next morning, and they picked us up at our hotel and took us to the shop. We were then on our way with only about a four-hour delay in our trip. Our thanks to Jake, Randy and Chris, the technician. Any time a service facility sets aside other projects to take care of an emergency, it is worthy of some special thanks. We really appreciated Coeur d’Alene Honda taking away the frustration of our mechanical mishap. Thanks to them, we were able to arrive in Vancouver, Washington in plenty of time to celebrate a family 50th anniversary. Their treatment of us was over-the-top friendly, courteous and hospitable! Vi and Gary Jansick GWRRA #171591 Fridley, MN
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Every motorcyclist wants to avoid a breakdown when a long way from home. My wife and I were on a ride from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Vancouver, Washington on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 when, after almost 100,000 miles of freedom from mechanical problems on two Gold Wings, I hit a pothole disguised as an asphalt patch on Interstate 90 just east of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I completely obliterated the top seal on the left front fork, resulting in an “oil shower” for me. It was about 4:30 p.m. when I called Coeur d’Alene Powersports (the local Gold Wing dealer). They (Jake) told me to come on in to evaluate the damage. But since it was late in the day and Randy, the service manager, had left earlier for a motorcycle race in nearby Washington State, it was decided that the problem should be dealt with first thing in the morning. We had a hotel reservation in Spokane Valley, about 35 miles ahead, but were able to get the last room at a nearby hotel instead. Coeur d’Alene Powersports allowed us to store our gear in the office, shuttled us to our hotel and gave us some tips on the local area. We were able to enjoy some of the sights in one of the beautiful spots in our country.
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To all the Goldwingers out there, let me give you a good report… My wife, Jane, and I were riding our 2006 GL1800 with a 2010 CSC Cobra conversion on August 18, 2012 when we heard a bad scrubbing sound coming from the rear of the trike. We made it home, where I removed the wheels to find the left caliper had locked (or frozen up) and had eaten the brake pads and pistons, along with severely damaging the rotor. After checking around locally, but with no help on parts, I called a dealer named Complete Cycle in Rome, Georgia to see if he might have, or would order, the parts to rebuild the caliper, and would also turn the rotor. He told me to give him a little while and he would call California Sidecar. I talked to him the next day and was instructed to call Will at CSC, which I did. At that time, Will instructed me to get the VIN number off the bike and send it to him along with the caliper and rotor. If they could be repaired, he would; if not, he would replace them. One week later, I received a new rotor and a rebuilt caliper, along with pads for both sides of the rear end. There was no invoice in the box. Now if you don’t think this is customer service, what is? You hear complaints all the time about dealers and manufacturers, but rarely do you hear the good stuff. They went above and beyond the call of duty to support their product. Thank you CSC! Randall and Jane Shirah Chapter Directors of AL-M Five Points, AL ●
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After wrapping up the Arizona District Rally at the end of October last year in Yuma, Arizona, several of our Members of Chapter AZ-G (of Green Valley) left for San Diego on their bikes for some sightseeing. This photo was taken at Point Loma (which houses two major military bases), overlooking the bay and the city itself. The bikes included a Silver Wing, a Can-Am Spyder, a GL1500 and GL1800s. The people (from left to right) are: Dennie, Karen, Michelle, Steve, Jeannie, Gene, Chuck, Kris, Nioma, Bud, Anita, Bill and Enid. (Submitted by Dennie Long, Region F Public Relations Coordinator.)
AT KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE IN NEW MEXICO
Chapter NM-F visited the New Mexico Air National Guard 150th Air Wing at Kirtland AFB on July 7, 2012. A tour of the NMANG 150th was a “Thank you” from them for NM-F’s support of the NMANG Family Services Unit, which supports families of Guard Members deployed overseas to combat zones. A record donation was recorded! The photo shows various Gold Wings in front of one of the 150th’s C-130 Combat King aircraft on the Ready Ramp at KAFB. (Submitted by Russell Shupe, NM-F Chapter Director.)
AT LEMOORE NAVAL AIR STATION IN CALIFORNIA
Back on October 15, 2011, 26 Members from CA-2W (“The Wolf Pack”, of Clovis) rode out to the Lemoore Naval Air Station Air Show. This exciting day was set up by CA-2W’s own Assistant Rider Educator, John Cunningham. John is a retired Naval Senior Chief, and he wanted to give “The Wolf Pack” a special photo shoot with the famous Blue Angels. So he made arrangements with base security and the Blue Angels spokesperson to allow our Gold Wings out on the flight-line tarmac to park adjacent to the glamorous jets and take pictures. We were given VIP treatment in a special seating area and—the best part of all—easy egress afterward. Good job Blue Angels for making this another fun, exciting, and successful Air Show; and a special thanks to John for a significant effort in making this GWRRA event come all together! (Submitted by Jim Moody, CA-2W Chapter Director.) 24
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A Pictorial Recap of Our International Visit By Jeff DiStefano, NJ-A Assistant Chapter Director and Ride Coordinator
Last year’s ride schedule for our Chapter, NJ-A, had been one of the busiest in our 30-year history—and the crown jewel was our scheduled trip to Niagara Falls. The plan was to ride out of New Jersey, through Pennsylvania and New York, and into Canada at Niagara Falls then head up and around Lake Ontario, through Toronto and Montreal and reenter the U.S. in Vermont. The trip would then head back down through New York and Northern New Jersey into Southern New Jersey. The schedule was very aggressive—as we figured to ride between 1,500 and 2,000 miles in just four days—so 26
the trip promised to be challenging and draining, but we all felt we were up to the task! As an added bonus during the trip, we’d have the opportunity to meet some of our international GWRRA brethren. That’s because, two months prior to the trip, I’d contacted the Chapter Director of the Niagara Region’s ON-G, Wayne Gott. I’d explained that one of our Chapter’s rides was to the Niagara Falls, Canada area in August and that I was wondering if he’d be interested in being our tour guide for a few hours. Wayne was very enthusiastic in accepting the offer and said he’d bring some other Members from his Chapter to ride with us. Wing World
Day 1 The weather forecast wasn’t looking all that good; they were calling for thunderstorms from New Jersey all the way up to Niagara Falls. Nevertheless—with gray skies and the temperature in the 70s F—we took off at 7 a.m. without wearing our rain gear. Our group consisted of three husband-and-wife teams, two of them riding GL1800s and the other on a classic, battle-tested GL1200 with over 150,000 miles on the odometer. Fifty miles into the ride, I thought it would be in our best interest to pull over and suit up with our rain gear. And I must say that the Zumo 665 that I have is accurate; we no sooner got back on the road than we were in a pretty hard and steady rain. We had planned to take a combination highway/back road trek to get there. The back roads through Pennsylvania and New York were very scenic and a blast to ride on. It would have been much more fun on dry roads, but it was still better than taking all highways.
Day 2 Wayne met us just as he said he would; in fact, even earlier as he was at our motel before 8 a.m. We mounted our Wings and took off to this real neat place named The Flying Saucer Restaurant for breakfast. There, we met other Members of GWRRA’s Chapter ON-G. Afterward, we took off and got a great tour of the area—nothing better than a local knowing the area to take you around! They took us to a bird sanctuary and a 9/11 Memorial Walk. After all, the attack that happened on 9/11 wasn’t just an attack on the USA but on other countries as well, which is something we Americans tend to forget. Then we rode through Niagara-on-the-Lake, a quaint little village, and past several wine vineyards. We visited the Welland Canal, where ships coming from Lake Ontario can proceed to Lake Erie and vice versa. In fact, we watched a cargo ship go through Lock 3 from the observation platform that’s part of the museum there.
We pulled over for gas a few times and also to have lunch, so it took us 11 hours to get to the border of Canada. Except for the last 40 miles or so, it rained practically the whole trip. We took the Peace Bridge to cross into Canada and had to wait in lines of traffic to clear customs. We had been in contact with Wayne up in Canada during the trip up, and he had offered to greet us at the border so we met him on the other side of the customs checkpoint. It was great to finally meet our new friend! Wayne gave us a great scenic tour along the way to our motel. Once there, we were glad to dismount our bikes for the rest of that night. The total for the day was 505 miles and 12 hours on the road. We made plans with Wayne for the next day then got changed and headed on foot to the falls.
Later, we stopped at this neat place off the beaten path called MJ’s to try something that we’d never heard of, or tasted, before called “Poutine”—which is French fries, cheese and brown gravy. Wayne and the other Members of ON-G ended up escorting us around the entire day, dropping us back off at our motel at 4:30. We can’t thank them enough for their hospitality and for generously giving up their Saturday in order to ride around with us. While we had all been to Niagara previously, none of us ever saw the sights Wayne showed us on this trip. It’s a day we won’t forget for a long time. Their efforts typify the GWRRA motto of “Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge”. What a great organization GWRRA is; where else does a perfect stranger go out of his or her way to help someone and then turn into a friend for life?
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There was so much else we wanted to see and do and just not enough time to see and do it. But that evening, we did get to eat dinner in the Skylon Restaurant, which is a revolving restaurant high atop the falls (at 520 feet high). It takes about an hour to go completely around in a circle and, on a clear day, you can see about 80 miles out in all directions. It was a little pricey, but the view was well worth it. A wirewalker named Jay Cochrane walks a highwire between the Skylon Tower and the Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hilton Hotel North Tower twice a day and, while Wayne was escorting us to our motel earlier, we’d seen Jay walking it. However, when we went to the Skylon for dinner that evening, his evening walk had been canceled due to the weather. (You can view his walk on YouTube at: youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=BiCHWyR5dJ4) Day 3 By 7 a.m., it was “KSU” (kickstands up) and onto the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) heading up toward Toronto then over toward Montreal. We stayed on the highway but, even so, there were some nice views of Lake Ontario.
Seeing speed limit signs of 100 was neat, and we had to keep reminding ourselves that the signs were in kilometers per hour and not miles per hour. The weather cooperated for most of the day, although we did hit rain for about an hour. Approaching Montreal, the road signs changed to French and, with some construction going on, we got off of our chosen route for a little while before getting back on track. Later, we stopped in Cornwall for a food break and some much-needed caffeine. At this point, our ride for the day was almost over so we got off the highway and onto Route 104 then 139. It was nice to be on the back roads again, enjoying the scenery and country roads. And before we knew it, we were at the border crossing. What a difference it was from the customs check at Niagara, where there’d been 12 lanes of traffic and a half-hour wait. This checkpoint only had one lane and there was no wait at all. We even got one of the customs officers to take our photo while John and Lynn were going through customs. One mile down the road from there, in Richford, Vermont, was our motel. The motel restaurant had really 28
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good reviews in the literature we’d read before leaving on the trip, so we ate there and then turned in for the night. It was another challenging day, over 500 miles traveled and 12 hours in the saddle. A hot shower and the bed were very welcoming. Day 4 It was KSU again at 7 a.m. to start our last day of riding. Vermont has great roads and pristine scenery. Route 108 in Smugglers Notch is one of my favorite roads, and weekdays are much better than weekends because it’s less traveled so you can really lean around the boulders that are set almost into the roadway! Route 108 in Stowe, Vermont—and Beyond We rode for an hour before stopping for breakfast at a nice, quaint bed-and-breakfast named “Gables Inn”. After eating, we cruised around and enjoyed the scenery and twisty roads as we went up and down the mountains. We rode as far south and west as possible in Vermont before entering New York. When we finally pulled in for gas, we realized we’d been on the road for six hours but had only traveled 180 miles. That meant we still had around 350 miles left until we were back home! So we hopped on I-87, the New York State Thruway, and tried to make
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up some time. Unfortunately, there was highway construction that made us detour off and added another hour or two to our trip. We rolled into northern New Jersey during rush hour and were greeted with bumper-to-bumper traffic—not exactly what we wanted after already being in the saddle for 11 hours that day. It was a harsh reminder that our trip was almost over and we were back to the hustle and bustle of New Jersey. After the traffic jam eased up, it was back to the usual NJ driving experience—cars flying around at 80-plus miles per hour on the turnpike and the option of keeping up or getting run over. We eventually got home just after 8 p.m.; it had been another 500-plus miles for the day and 13 hours in the saddle. Conclusion Even though Gold Wings are the most comfortable and luxurious bikes out there, it was still a grueling ride; it had been a very physically challenging trip, with just over 1,600 miles traveled in three-and-a-half days. However, all three of our bikes performed flawlessly—something we wind up taking for granted sometimes. Looking back, it had been a fantastic trip with excellent riding and great friendship shared…and it was a ride that will be remembered for a lifetime! ●
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An Example of How Some of GWRRA’s Many Benefits Came in Handy! We’ve been Members of GWRRA for fifteen years. Having made that clear, I would like to recap a statement that I heard many years ago. As our Chapter Rider Educator, I was attending an event where the Boyd Lift was being demonstrated. The instructor made a statement that I thought was pretty bold, to say the least. He stated: “There are two types of Gold Wing riders, those who’ve picked up their Gold Wings and those who are going to.” Of course, in due time I found out his statement (at least on my part) was true—and that other benefits learned in/obtained from GWRRA are also helpful! Fast forward to a later date. I’d read and/or heard countless stories about folks using Towbusters’ Rescue and Rescue Plus plans. Once again, I never thought it would happen to me but, about two years ago, our Chapter MEC, Mr. Marty Bell, gave a presentation on the benefits of Rescue Plus. It was convincing enough that several in our Chapter, including me, upgraded our memberships. Then, on a trip “out West”, I found out how valuable this benefit of our GWRRA membership would become! Just south of the Devils Tower area in Wyoming, we experienced a rapid rear tire deflation. I guess it was instinct from having taken several riders courses over the years, but I was able to get the Wing and trailer pulled safely to the side of the road. Now saying it’s sparsely populated there is an understatement, and we suddenly felt very alone in the bottom of that shallow valley. But once calmer nerves prevailed, we assessed the situation and began our course of action. We managed to get the bike to the top of the next rise and found that we were only a half-mile away from a large truck stop along I-90. It was evident that our rear tire was shot, so we very slowly rode to the truck stop. Utilizing our onboard GPS system, I found the nearest Honda dealer to see if they had a tire and could accommodate us. The dealer informed me that he did have a tire and that, if I could get the bike to their dealership, they would take care of us. Next, we called the number on our Rescue Plus membership card. 30
The folks on the other end of the line were very courteous and professional; their first concern was to ascertain our safety. After following their instructions, we settled in for the wait. We were 30-plus miles from Gillette, Wyoming, and it was going to take the tow service a little while. Within an hour, the truck arrived and, once again, our GWRRA membership came in handy. With my Gold Book in hand, I asked the driver if he had ever tied down a Gold Wing. Of course, the Gold Book has an instructional section on tying down a Wing and, within minutes, ours (and the trailer) were properly stowed on his flatbed. Once we arrived at Lakeway Power Sports in Gillette, owner Clay Alexander and his staff took over. They basically dropped everything they were doing and went to work on our bike. I can’t say enough good things about these folks; they were very accommodating. We were treated as if we’d been longtime customers. All in all, this experience only set us back about five or six hours. The quick and professional actions of Easy Towing and Lakeway Power Sports in Gillette, Wyoming helped to turn what could have been a long, time-consuming incident into just a minor “hiccup” in our plans. The interesting thing about this incident is that, while we were waiting for the tow service to pick us up, another couple on a Gold Wing came over to chat. I explained our situation and they stated, “We always wondered what we’d do if we had a flat or mechanical issues while traveling on our bike.” I asked them if they were GWRRA Members, to which they replied “No.” Well, out came my Gold Book as I did my best to explain the benefits that come with being a Member and having Rescue Plus. As they walked away with a membership application in hand, I hoped they would realize how GWRRA’s many benefits can come in handy. Gary A. Carpenter OH-F3 Chapter Director “Rising Park Wings” ●
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Rider Training to the Rescue! By Dr. David Fennell, GWRRA and MSF Rider Instructor; reprinted from “It Could Happen to You”, December 2003 issue of Wing World
It had been a great impromptu ride in the country just north of Green Bay, Wisconsin. The weather was great for mid-October, and my co-rider and I left the group to head home at about 4.30 p.m. Cruising along, we were happy and contented with the day. The Wing was running smoothly, and all was good with the world. Then, in an instant, everything changed… A car pulled out from a side road and directly into our path. There was nowhere to swerve; we were seconds away from a major collision. I braked hard, and the tires shrieked. I felt my co-rider’s hand on my right shoulder. The car got nearer and nearer, and I knew we couldn’t stop in time. So, how had we gotten to this scenario? What, if anything, had I done wrong? Let’s consider the four major factors: • See and be seen I had the headlights on high beam. I also had the lower fairing lights on. In addition, I have a headlight modulator that was pulsing both high beams. To cap it all, both of us were wearing high-visibility vests. Still, the car driver “hadn’t seen us”! Had I seen him? Yes. As part of my scan, I’d noted the car about to pull out, and I saw him stop and look at us. I saw him make eye contact, but I watched him anyway. I’d believed I’d eliminated the risk but was still being careful. • Motorcycle condition The bike was in perfect working order. The front tire had less than a thousand miles on it; the rear about five thousand. All the brake pads had been replaced about five thousand miles beforehand and the hydraulic fluids changed about a month earlier. So the bike couldn’t have been better. • Protective gear We were both wearing all the correct gear—full-faced helmets, leather jackets, good quality motorcycling gloves and “Cruiserworks” boots. • Rider Skill Level At the time, I’d been riding for over 30 years and had taken just about every safe-driving and riding course available. I’d also driven extensively in Europe and am an MSF Instructor, qualified by the State of Wisconsin as an Examiner, and I’m a Master Tour Rider and a GWRRA Instructor. 32
I also practice emergency stops and slow handling several times a year; the local parking lots have lots of my rubber on their blacktops. I teach chemical, food, and industrial safety, so I think I qualify as being “safety conscious” and well-trained. But even with all of that going for us, we were still in deep trouble. We had “right on our side”, had done all the correct things, but were still going to crash—and hard.
What happened next… However, something marvelous happened, and I give thanks to all the instructors who spent their time with me, all the authors whose advice I’ve read, all the molecules of rubber and brake pads I’ve ever “wasted.” With tires shrieking, the collision imminent, I hauled that just about fully laden bike to a near standstill in the most awesome, controlled, textbook-perfect, wonderful emergency stop I’ve ever done. Thirty years of practice came together just when it was needed; never have I executed a stop so well. But even so, we were still short of room and were going to hit. Again, training came to the rescue. A few feet from the car, I was able to ease up on the brakes a little and steer (not swerve) to the side. We missed the car’s rear end by about three to four feet! During all of this, the bike was under full control—not a wobble, not a foot or hand out of place, no body leaning. I didn’t think about any of this, it was just instinctive.
What I’ve learned First: Scan, scan and scan some more. Don’t take your attention from anything until the danger is behind you. The extra reaction time I had was a major factor in saving us. Second: Go on a rider skills course at least every year. An ERC course or the GWRRA equivalent is a must. Third: Practice, practice and practice some more. Let’s hope you never need to use it for real, but if you do… Fourth: Don’t forget to wear full protective gear— because if the road had been wet or slick, I’d be typing this from a hospital bed…or perhaps not. With that all said, safe riding to all! ●
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Product Report
EXO2’s Heated Clothing for Low-Wattage Motorcycles By Greg Schwartzmiller, GWRRA #21667, Bedford, Kentucky I am the original owner of a 1984 GL1200A on which I’ve traveled over 131,000 miles. Fellow owners of the 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 liter Gold Wings understand that the motorcycle stators of these models produce low-wattage output. Because of this challenge, heated clothing can put great strain on the older Gold Wing charging systems and, as a result, many older-model Gold Wing owners choose not to ride in cold weather, or simply have to bundle up. Looking at the available offerings of heated clothing from some of the major manufacturers (ie. Gerbing’s, Tour Master, Warm Gear, Gears), I checked the amp draw of the following products: Vest Liners ..(3.7 to 4.7 amps each or two sets of 7.4 to 9.4 amps) Gloves .........(2.0 to 2.4 amps each or two sets of 4.0 to 4.8 amps) Insoles ........(1.0 to 1.44 amps each or two sets 2.0 to 2.88 amps) Thus, the total amp draw for one set of gloves, a vest liner and a pair of insoles cold be as high as 8.5 amps. If your passenger is also outfitted, the draw could exceed 17 amps! This draw is not only unacceptable for older Wings, it could also cause damage to the battery. And as we all know, batteries are far too expensive to take chances on causing potential damage.
rial and, as such, is familiar by its rubber-like consistency.” “This material produces heat very efficiently when electric current passes through it; converting approximately 99% of the power supplied directly to heat. As the FabRoc temperature rises, its resistance increases. This means that the current drawn by FabRoc will reduce as temperature increases, therefore the power consumption
Where Our Search Led Us So my wife and I set out to find a better solution, and our pursuit ended when our Internet search led us to EXO2, The Heat Inside! (See their contact and website information at the end of this article.) Instead of using traditional heated wire or carbon fiber elements, EXO2 uses a proprietary conductive polymer fabric (FabRoc™) to heat their riding and casual clothing and a variety of vocational and industrial products. FabRoc is a self-regulating fabric that prevents hot spots and thermal runaway! This activity impacts the required draw and, therefore, directly reduces the power required to heat their garments. For example, the EXO2 StormRider Bodywarmer draws only 2.8 amps (34 watts) and their gloves draw 0.6 amps each (just over 14 watts for the pair), bringing a complete set-up draw to about 4.0 amps or 48 watts. (Their HeatSole Heated Insoles are battery-powered and come with an individual 3.7 volt rechargeable battery for each insole.) The company website states that: “Elements of the FabRoc ‘recipe’ are distributed evenly through the substrate, which creates a uniformly resistive heating system with no hot spots. The physical properties of FabRoc are that it retains the characteristics of the base mate34
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and heat generated will be controlled automatically. As a result, FabRoc exhibits a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC), negating the need for an additional thermal control system to achieve a stable temperature.”
Trying Out EXO2 Products I purchased the StormRider Bodywarmer (vest) and StormShield heated gloves. The StormRider has heat panels located in the right and left chest/abdomen areas, the lower back/kidney area and the upper back. There are also a couple of different ways to power the vest, starting with direct connection to the bike’s battery with the supplied 2.5mm Fused Cable. You can also use the EXO2 StormRider Controller (chosen “Best of Class” by Motorcycle Consumer News) to provide 9 levels of customselected heat or their new In-Line (4 level) Controller. A variety of power cables are also available for SAE, BMW and 12 volt accessory outlets/hookups. Of note, for my 1984 GL1200A, all running lights are now LEDs, with only two incandescent lightbulbs used in the front turn signals (which allow the self-canceling feature to function). The headlight is the fat bulb H4 55/65. This setup eliminates dimming of the lights, using the turn signals and brake lights while stopped. After warming the engine to stable idle and plugging in and turning on the StormRider Bodywarmer and StormShield gloves, the voltage meter on the GL1200 displays a charging voltage of 14VDC. Then plugging in the spouse’s vest and gloves, the bike still charges at over 13VDC!
How They Performed for Us So, with this, how does the EXO2 heated clothing actually work during cold weather riding? Living in Kentucky, we don’t get much snow or ice-covered roads during the winter but it does get cold! Although perhaps not in the -20 degree F range like I used to experience in Pennsylvania, it can get down to 0 degrees F from time to time. For the past six weeks or so, I’ve been riding 80-mile round trips to work and home, leaving home when the temperatures are generally in the 20-25 degree F range and riding the interstate highway at 70-75 mph for 40 miles.
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But even with these temperatures and wind-chill factors, I still stay “toasty warm”. And since employees are required to park pretty far away from the hospital, I leave my gloves on when I arrive to help keep my fingers warm on the walk in. (You should see the looks I get when I walk in with my helmet in hand and a smile on my face!) I am now also able to actually enjoy nice, long winter weekend rides with my StormRider Bodywarmer and StormShield gloves. My wife and I have even enjoyed some nice 200-mile jaunts this season, departing in the early mornings with about 25-degree-F temperatures and the temperature sometimes never getting above 30 degrees F. Another excellent feature of the clothing is its ability to use lithium-ion batteries to power the heated clothing while not on the motorcycle. And the StormRider Bodywarmer’s lower back heating element can also be powered by an optional 14.8 volt, 5 Level battery, providing about three hours of core heat when off the bike! In addition, EXO2 also produces a “HeatBuddy Jr.”, an all-purpose heat pad that we use in the house for back or neck aches or for whatever else one can think of, including outdoor seating, etc. Our toy poodle even has her own HeatBuddy Jr. for her pet carrier bag for use on the motorcycle. I installed a connecter attached to the motorcycle battery, or we can use the 14.8VDC battery to keep the dog warm.
Closing Thoughts and Contact Info When you go to the EXO2 website, be sure to check out the customer feedback and “Product Reviews” (from product users and a variety of motorcycle magazines). I think you’ll be as impressed as I was. I know the StormRider Bodywarmer and the StormShield gloves work for me, and that’s why I wanted to share my experiences with my fellow Gold Wing owners. The bottom line is this: EXO2 can make cold weather riding on your older-model Gold Wing an enjoyable experience, despite what Mother Nature throws at us. See you on the highway! For more information, visit exo2.com or call (877) 396-2432.
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Defining Comfort Aftermarket Seats and Seating Options, Plus Tires! By Dean Scott, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
When it comes to a motorcycle, especially a touring bike, many aspects of it help contribute to its level of comfort—everything from its suspension to its handlebar configuration to its windshield height, even handgrips and more. Of course, the biggest factor that influences comfort on a long ride is one’s seating choice—and one you might rarely think of is one’s tire choice. With that in mind, we’ve asked several companies to explain what makes motorcycle seating options so important and what types there are to choose from. In addition, we’ve asked several tire companies to give comments on tires. Because, as King of Fleece, manufacturer of stretchable, waterproof seat covers points out, “Rider comfort is the number one priority for a motorcycle touring rider.” **Each photo corresponds to the bolded name nearest it.**
AFTERMARKET SEAT An aftermarket motorcycle seat is, of course, a seat one puts on his or her motorcycle to replace an OEM seat or to replace a previously installed aftermarket seat. As former Wing World Editor Nick Hoppner noted in a “Product Report” just two years ago, Honda “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.” Ultimate Seats USA even goes so far as to say that, “The stock seat has the wrong shape design in all areas. The seating area is too flat, causing the rider to slide forward which creates butt burn and back fatigue. The inner thigh area of both rider and passenger is not shaped correctly; also, the passenger backrest is sloped too far back at the top which causes passenger back fatigue.” When advising customers what to look for when choosing an aftermarket seat, Ultimate Seats says, “There are so many things to look for, but to list a few: Material and construction quality is very important; correct seat size to fit your measurements; a return policy that gives you the opportunity to test ride 36
and check that the seat is right for you; and expert customer service advice before and after purchasing.” To be clear, adds Saddlemen, “A seat is what connects you to your motorcycle. Every bit of road noise gets transmitted from the bike directly up to your sit bones.” For these reasons, among others, many riders choose to invest in an aftermarket seat that may improve their riding comfort. But it's not always a quick and easy decision.
Corbin Saddles agrees: “Choosing the right seat is tough because you can’t make a value decision quickly. To know if a seat is going to work on a touring bike, one has to put some real mileage on it. Sitting in a showroom or riding around the block won’t tell you what you need to know. Ask a lot of questions and study the design attributes and the claims from the manufacturer for why they work. A great seat is a combination of many factors that include foam type, shape, foam density, cover material, base material and special features like backrests and heat. So the one thing to look for is a complete understanding of how the seat works and why it will improve your ride.” Wing World
Mustang Motorcycle Seats sums up most riders’ desire for an aftermarket seat by saying, “We all ride for the pure joy of the experience but, if it hurts to ride, it’s not fun anymore. But high-quality foam [can be] molded to the proper contours to provide comfort for both your bottom and your back.”
CUSTOM-MADE SEAT A custom-made motorcycle seat, on the other hand, refers to an aftermarket seat that’s specifically, and specially, built to both a rider’s and a passenger’s measured height, weight and inseam. “The foam density and the reach to the ground is custom tailored,” notes Hartco International, a company with over 30 years of experience creating hand-constructed and hand-poured motorcycle seats. “Plus, the rider can be moved further away from the fairing or closer. Width is also adjustable.” “Not fully customizing a seat to the exact specifications of each unique rider and passenger is like buying a pair of running or climbing shoes and not asking for your size,” Hartco adds. Sister company Diamond Custom Seats, which has hand-built seats for over 42 years, notes that, “A custom-crafted aftermarket saddle (like a Diamond) will make all-day riding a pleasure.” After all, they note, “Real touring riders should always look for all-day comfort.”
RE-CUSHIONING/SEAT REBUILD KIT However, one option to purchasing a brand-new aftermarket seat is to have one’s OEM or older aftermarket seat re-cushioned/rebuilt. Says American Cushion Industries, Inc., “Gold Wing owners have a choice of buying new aftermarket seats (often uncomfortable) or rebuilding their original with a guaranteed comfort package that can either be installed at our facility or by their favorite auto upholstery shop in their hometown.” “The most common complaint from Gold Wing riders is tailbone pain, sliding forward and not enough support on the front part of the seat. Our modification corrects all of these issues,” says another company called Bike Solutions LLC. “By modifying the center sections of the seats, we replace the stock foam with a higher-quality foam that’s cut to provide the correct shape. The passenger seat modification also allows the co-rider to move back one inch, sit more vertical March 2013
and provides a seating area with more ‘give’ than the stock seat.” “Indeed,” adds Cee Baileys, a company which offers re-cushioning services, and also offers Optional Seat Heater Technology, “our seats are only produced after the rider has answered 20-plus questions to help ensure perfect fit and comfort.”
SPECIALTY SEAT There are also aftermarket seats geared toward specific years and models of bikes, including Gold Wings. Says Hotwing Glass: “When the Honda GL1000 was first introduced in 1975, it was a sport bike built to compete with Kawasaki’s Z1 900. We felt this bike deserved a seat that would return it to its roots so we built this café-style seat that easily bolts to existing hardware and can be run with or without the stock rear fender. The seat is constructed with fiberglass, the seat pad is a memory type foam for comfort, and it can be ordered with or without an intricate tail light assembly.”
SOME OTHER SEATING OPTIONS: GEL One of the biggest innovations in motorcycle seating in the past few decades has been the use of gel technology to eliminate pressure points (aka “hot spots”) and promote circulation, according to Butt Buffer, which is introducing a “pebble” pad design that will further reduce shear (the result of pressure and friction making it difficult for an object, your butt, to move across a surface, your seat). The company also notes that gel options can either be attached separately to, or inserted into, a seat. And an added advantage to gel, says Traveling2wheel LLC, is that “it can be moved from bike to bike. Because, when you find one you like, you’ll keep it for years and use it on more than one bike.” However, points out the David Scott Company, “Not all gels are the same. We use a medical grade dry viscoelastic polymer gel made here in the USA. It’s the same gel used in operating rooms around the world to reduce sheer and skin breakdown during long patient operating room procedures. There are many inferior ‘gels’ in the marketplace; many of these are made overseas.”
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SKWOOSH offers these words of advice when narrowing down your search for a gel seat product: “Look for a product that can offer you the comfort you want and the support you need with the lowest profile possible. The product should be easy to use and offer you personalized comfort based on your individual riding style and motorcycle.”
FLEECE When you hear the word “fleece”, the image that may initially come to mind is that of a sheepskin; however, fleece is also the term for a soft fabric, sometimes synthetic. And in this case,
we’re referring to it in terms of a specific type of fabric motorcycle seat cover. “Many OEM seats are not waterproof, and even the seats constructed of waterproof materials have stitched areas that can leak,” says King of Fleece, LLC. “Many riders will offer that they use a rain suit and don’t need a waterproof seat cover, but while that’s true during the ride, the seat foam will be absorbing water during the entire time. The problem is, the next day that motorcycle seat will still be wet and damp; which is not at all comfortable for the rider.”
BEADS
“Beaded seats provide increased air flow to keep the riders cool and dry (as water drains out and will not pool beneath them),” says BeadRider, “and [they’re] one of the least expensive options out there.” As an assurance that beads are a valid aftermarket seating option, the company adds: “We don’t think anyone would ever consider beads to be stylish so, when you see them on a bike, you know they work and aren’t there as a style statement.”
BACKREST
An adjustable driver’s backrest is yet another comfort add-on that can provide greater ride satisfaction. TABBs says you, as a rider, should: “Fine-tune your driver’s backrest to fit you, not you conform to your static backrest.” And, to this end, the company offers a backrest bracket that adjusts instantly with a simple pull of the height knob and a turn of the tilt wheel; no tools required. It even folds down into the driver’s seat for safer/easier passenger seat access. Continued on page 40
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Tire Talk: Several Companies Speak When it comes to choosing a tire for a Honda Gold Wing, Avon Tyres offers this advice: “It’s important to use the model-specific tire for the Gold Wing because the bike places rigorous demands on the tire. The bike is fast, powerful, heavy and brakes and accelerates quickly, putting a lot of stress on the tires.” Bridgestone, the company that manufactures the original equipment tires on current Gold Wings, agrees, adding that, “You need to be riding on a quality product specifically designed for this bike—with the appropriate load capacity, speed rating, wet performance, etc.” Bridgestone goes on to note that the tire’s carcass, rubber compounds and tread patterns all play important roles in a tire’s composition and that “the categories most important to the Gold Wing include such things as overall handling, wet weather capabilities and a quiet and comfortable ride.” When choosing a tire, Dennis Kirk, a distributor of many brands, offers this bit of advice for deciphering the different parts of a tire size (ie. 180/55ZR-17 M/C): The “180” is the Tire Width, measured in a straight line from the furthest point on one sidewall, across the tread, to the furthest point on the opposite sidewall; the “55” is the Aspect Ratio, which indicates a tire’s crosssectional profile (the smaller the number, the lower the profile); the “Z” is the Speed Rating, an internationally recognized maximum speed at which the tire may be used with maximum load when the
maximum listed inflation pressure is used (the further along in the alphabet, the faster the speed rating); the “R” is the Tire Construction, and the two options are Belted (B) or Radial (R), but not all belted tires will have the B designation, and if a tire doesn’t have the Radial (R), it’s a bias-ply tire; and, finally, the “17” is the Rim Diameter, the diameter of the rim/wheel on which the tire will be mounted, in inches. Dunlop, which is just now introducing the industry’s first MultiTread Touring Tire for the Gold Wing market, adds this piece of advice: “The best way to get the most enjoyment and safety out of your tires is to always maintain proper air pressure (follow the recommendations on your motorcycle or in your owner’s manual). Also, be sure not to overload your motorcycle; again, follow the guidelines in your owner’s manual.” And in regard to a subject that’s been hotly debated among riders throughout the years (and was the recent subject of a Rider magazine article entitled “Tales from the Dark Side: Putting Car Tires on Motorcycles” (June 2012), Shinko Motorcycle Tires says, “We do not recommend running a car tire on any motorcycle. Car tires have a flat profile and will not corner properly (unable to lean the bike in the corners). Car tires also have a much harder rubber compound; cornering and braking traction can be compromised compared to motorcycle tires.” ●
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WORKBENCH Technical Questions and Answers Answers to the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided by Stu Oltman, Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor. Please submit your technical questions about Gold Wings or Valkyries by email to workbench@gwrra.org or by mail to “Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include your full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.
The opinions of the Technical Editor do not necessarily reflect those of the editor(s) or publishers of Wing World Magazine, GWRRA, or their agents.
New F6B Wing Hi Stu, I am so excited. I just purchased my fifth Wing; 1100, 1200, 1500 and, now, my second 1800. It’s the new F6B. Is the bike compatible to install cruise and reverse? Why does Canada get fewer color choices then the US? I really don’t like black, but I couldn’t buy the red in Canada. Looking forward to your reply, Via email, Roger Heasman, GWRRA #110100 Roger, It is not possible to install either cruise control or reverse on the F6B. I recently questioned Jon Seidel of American Honda’s media relations department about the decision to not equip such a heavy bike with these options. I was told that a decision was made to keep the bike’s price below $20,000, so those items went on the chopping block. Regarding the available colors in Canada, you’d need to ask someone employed by the Canadian distributor. I have no idea why any particular color was chosen or not. Stu
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Stu! You’re the only reason I take Wing World, and I just thought you’d enjoy seeing what a flying squirrel did to my 1994 SE while parked and covered in the carport between my car and truck. My dog kept complaining about his food being taken, but I didn’t believe him until my throttle cable broke. Then I found he was 42
telling the truth! J.F. Frye GWRRA #245522 Carthage, NC Jim, I think we’re all well aware of the havoc that can be caused by rodents when vehicles are parked in one spot for extended periods. Readers have sent me pictures of actual nests in the air cleaner containing live baby mice! That’ll teach you to believe Fido the next time he complains. Tell him I sent my regards, will you please? Stu
Starter Stays Spinning I have a 2001 Gold Wing 1800 and my problem is that, last month, I had a starter and two solenoids installed by a Honda dealer because my starter would stay spinning after the bike started. I would always get it to stop but, one evening, I went on a little ride and it started spinning the starter and, not knowing it, I rode until it froze up the starter. So they did this work, and now it’s been a month and it started doing this again. I had a lot of problems with this dealer; I had to take off the shelter again to hook up the plugs to the radio and antenna and fix wires they had pinched and a couple they’d cut into. I don’t want to go back there again, so what can I look for to fix this problem? And which solenoid is for the starter—the closest one to the starter or the farthest away? And what is the difference between the two solenoids? Dale Gillespie GWRRA #297901 Garland, PA Dale, Actually, both solenoids are for the starter. Their wire connectors are just above the positive battery terminal, while the solenoids themselves are a bit further to the rear—behind the left saddlebag.
The solenoids are virtually identical in appearance and construction. Solenoid A (powered through a 2-pin red connector) is activated when you press the start button. In turn, it sends battery power to solenoid B (2pin white connector) and activates B through Fuse #12, allowing battery power through to the starting motor. If B remains stuck on while A does not, battery power could not reach the starter. But if A remains active, it will automatically keep B active. Because you’ve had both solenoids replaced, it’s unlikely (though possible) that A is defective. I’m suspecting an issue exists in your starter/reverse button at the handlebar that fails to disconnect power from the yellow/red wire when you release that switch. If the problem is affecting both contacts in that switch, your headlamps will be turned off any time the starter is stuck on. Open up the switch cluster, and flush out the starter/reverse switch with aerosol electronics cleaner while repeatedly pressing the switch lever. Let me know if that eliminates the problem. Stu
CB Radio Problem Dear Stu, I have a 2004 1800 with 50,000 miles on it. The CB radio will receive but will not transmit. Neither will the intercom system. I sent the radio to Sierra Electronics, and the radio is fine. The switch on the handlebar shows it is transmitting. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Keep up the good work. Bradly Slaughter GWRRA #135032 Moss Point, MS Brad, If the CB shows it’s transmitting when you press the transmit switch, then it’s transmitting. However, it can only transmit what it gets from the microphone circuit. Because you indicate that the same issue exists with the intercom, my hunch is that either your microphone is defective, or a wiring fault exists. Wing World
A wiring problem could be almost anywhere—upper or lower headset cord, wiring inside your helmet, or the pigtail that connects your helmet cord to the bike’s wiring harness. Try transmitting with your helmet plugged into the passenger’s location. If folks can then hear your transmissions, you’ll have eliminated the microphone, the headset wiring, and both upper and lower cord sections as possible trouble spots. Stu
Oil Question Good day Stu, I would like your opinion about Bel Ray EXL Mineral 4T Engine Oil 20W50 – API SM/JASO MA2. I have a 2003 GL1800A. I have heard of oil and synthetic but not mineral. I would like to know if the EXL is a synthetic blend. It’s not listed on the container. I have Googled it but was unable to figure out if it is straight oil or synthetic blend. I prefer the 20W50 since I live in Las Vegas and have been using synthetic blends. Keep up the good work in “Workbench”! Thank you for your help, Kevin H. Ofenloch GWRRA #78941 Las Vegas, NV Kevin, If the text on the container indicates the product is a mineral-based oil, then it’s what we Wingers often refer to as “Dino Juice”. In other words, it’s petroleum-based. If the oil were a synthetic blend, I’m certain that Bel Ray’s marketing folks would have been sure to state that on the container. Frankly, I wouldn’t waste my money on a blend. What’s a “blend”? 50/50? I doubt that. You might be surprised at how little synthetic you’d get for the extra cost. If a person figures a mineral-based JASO MA2 oil isn’t sufficient (it is), then pop for the full synthetic version. Stu
CB Not Working Hi Stu, Before I tear the bike apart and send my CB off to the “big shop in the sky” (as no one in this area can help), I thought I’d write to you. I ride a 2001, and the CB has worked great up until a week ago. I can receive but cannot send. When I hit transmit, it shows “TX” on the screen but no one can hear me (with the volume all the way up). I had the seat off to check the connections, and they seem tight. Any ideas that might help? Thanks, John Palmer GWRRA #139393 Kingston, ONT, Canada John, Have you considered that your helmet microphone might be defective? Stu March 2013
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Thanks Stu, This is one of the reasons I belong to GWRRA. I took the seat apart again and checked the antenna. Now I have to ride with someone with a CB to see if it’s working. I will try the Co-rider’s plug then, failing to get the SWR check. Thanks, John
TC, The Battery Bug will work on anything that uses a 12-volt battery to start the engine. Either the regular or powersports model will likely do the job for you. But you’d better hurry if you want one, because supplies are limited due to the manufacturer having closed its doors for good in October. Look for the product at Amazon.com and other online sources. Stu
John If the “TX” shows on the display, the radio is probably okay. Try transmitting from the corider’s position. If that works, the helmet pigtail up front may be damaged or disconnected. Also check the antenna wire connection under the seat, and have someone check the SWR. The antenna could have become defective or lost its ground plane. Stu Thanks Stu, I rode last night, and you were right on. I plugged into the passengers connection, and the CB worked. So my problem is my connection. Just wondering if you have a part number for the connection from the headset connection to the one under the seat. (Yes, I tried another rider’s helmet with no luck up front.) John
Kickstand and FI Light Question Hey Stu, I was reading your column in the December 2012 issue of Wing World magazine where you were advising how to read the FI light (lower kickstand while running, with bike in neutral). I have a Gold Wing trike and was thinking about disabling the kickstand and removing it. Is that the only way to read the FI light and, if so, I guess I need to leave kickstand on the trike? Thanks for your advice. I really enjoy your column each month. Kim Botkin GWRRA #349475 Cypress, TX Kim, It’s not the only way, but it’s by far the most convenient way. Otherwise, you’d need to remove the seat and short a service connector with a jumper wire. Stu
John, The rider’s headset pigtail connects under the left fairing pocket, not under the seat. Part # 39245-MCA-003. Stu
GL1800 Water Pump Battery Bug Question Stu, Do you know if the Battery Bug would work on a riding lawn tractor? Thanks, Via email, TC Parry
Good afternoon, I’ve got an ’01 1800 ABS with 145,000 miles, and it’s developed a coolant leak. I can’t see a source and only occasionally see a drip on the garage floor (haven’t seen one since removing the belly pan), but I can smell coolant (generally just after cold start).
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I’m hoping it’s just a hose clamp or some such but, based on years and mileage, it’s getting to the point where it may be something more. That brings me to my questions: Is removal/ replacement of the water pump any easier on an 1800 than on, say, the GL1100? And, is it a job best left to a pro (as was the GL1100)? As always, thanks for your help, Tom Boyd GWRRA #12582 Mishawaka, IN Tom, The GL1800 coolant pump can be accessed after removing the fuel tank. No, replacement isn’t the same fire drill as with earlier Wings. But likely as not, after removing the fuel tank and inspecting the many coolant hose joints underneath, you’ll find one or more hoses seeping due to loose connections. Simply tightening the clamps should eliminate the issue. Stu
JBJ is a good shop. I’m glad they found the culprit. How many readers have I helped? I don’t have a clue, as I hear back from less than 10% of them after I address their concerns. Thanks for being a loyal reader. Stu
Ed,
1500 Gasoline Smell
The float bowl gaskets on the GL1500 carburetors can begin seeping as they age, and this results in the fuel odor you’re experiencing. To see if this is the issue, remove the radiator grille after a ride and look at the bottoms of the carburetors using a flashlight. If you notice dampness at the float bowl/carb body joints, have those gaskets replaced. Stu
Hello Stu, I really enjoy your articles and have benefited a lot from them. I’ve had my first Wing, a 2000 SE with 45,000 miles on it, for about three years. Recently, I’ve noticed that after almost any length of ride I get a strong gasoline smell when I put the bike in the garage. The gas cap seems tight and there is no indication of leakage from the vent line. Any suggestions on what to look for would really be appreciated. Thanks, Via email, Ed Fryday, GWRRA #325446
Hi Stu, I’ve got a problem that only you can shed some light on. Here we go… I have a 2007 ABS Wing with 144,000 miles. This Wing eats light bulbs with a voracious appetite, which started in 2008 and continues. I’ve replaced headlights, taillights and marker bulbs on almost a monthly basis. I complained to several dealers, and they put a volt meter on the battery and said “No
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Rear Swingarm Dear sir, Will a 1990 GL1500 swingarm fit a 1988 GL1500? Via email, Leonard W. Clarke, GWRRA #216461 Len, Unfortunately not. The 1988 and 1989 use a different part number than subsequent year models. The ’90 and later arms use the same pivot bearing in both sides. Your ’88 uses a different bearing in the left side. Stu
1993 1500 Aspencade Stu, A few months ago, I asked you for advice as to why my reverse would not work. You told me to check the cable adjustment on the right side of the bike. After looking at cable adjustments and deciding it was more than I wanted to tackle, I took the trike to JBJ in Santa Ana. They found that a wire had come unplugged under the top trunk because the brackets for the trunk were broken. [This is] just for your info…as you did not mention that this could happen. Have you ever hear about this problem? If I do not read anything else in Wing World, I read your column; great advice. Do you have any idea how many riders you’ve helped?! Via email, Sherman Jared, GWRRA #306709 Sherman, I’m sure you realize I have neither Xray vision nor telepathic powers. There are literally hundreds of oddball failures like your trunk bracket that I wouldn’t mention unless I’d seen them happen at least once. March 2013
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problem”. But the problem continues. I’ve replaced 25 headlights, 16 taillights and 2 mirror bulbs. The electrical system is stock, and I don’t have a lot of lights…just a flashing LED brake light. I think I have a voltage regulation problem, but I really need your help. These bulbs are getting expensive! Thanks, Greg Wagner GWRRA #307301 Eureka, MO Greg, I also believe your bike has a voltage regulation problem. Depending on how high that voltage gets, you may be lucky that light bulbs are the only items to have burned out. Unfortunately, the problem could be intermittent. My advice is to hook an accessory volt meter to the battery terminals, making sure
the terminals and wires are clean and screwed down tightly. Locate the meter on the fairing where you can monitor it. Approximately 8 seconds after engine starting, the voltage should rise to 14.2 volts and stay within a few tenths of a volt after that, regardless of engine rpm or electrical load. Do that, then follow up with me. Stu
Stuck Tape Hi Stu, I just wanted to thank you for the advice you previously offered about the “stuck tape in the cassette player” on my 1999 1500 Gold Wing. We made a trip to Sierra Electronics in Troy, Ohio. They were so knowledgeable and explained everything in layman’s terms. They had it fixed, and added an iPod connection, in less than two hours. And the
price was so reasonable. Now all we just have to do is plug in my husband’s iPod and listen to his songs (or mine) and, with a quick push of a button, we can listen to the radio. Thank you so much, Via email, Paula Heaney, GWRRA #132168-1 Paula, It’s always a pleasure to hear things like this. The guys at Sierra Electronics are firstrate, and I’ve been recommending them to our Members for years. I suspect that most GL1500 owners aren’t aware of that available iPod connection, or there’d be a lot fewer stuck cassette tapes! Thanks for the reply. Stu ●
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UNIVERSITY” —What It Is and How It Works By Paul Brosher, Director of Leadership Training
Now that most everyone has heard about the GW University, you might ask questions like: What is it? What does it include? And what might I gain from attending these seminars? The quick answers for the last question are: You can obtain a better understanding of how to have fun within the organization, a better understanding of yourself, and training in safe and proper riding techniques. Now, on to the answers for the other two questions… The University includes training seminars from all three programs—Membership Enhancement, Leadership Training and Rider Education—but we’ll start with the Leadership Training Program and give you all the types of seminars that are available to you in it. Chapter Life The basics of these seminars are to give the Member the information needed to have FUN in the Chapter environment. The Chapter is the life of GWRRA, so this is a must for everyone. The structure of the Chapter will be explained, along with how to plan a successful Chapter event and how to have FUN doing it. Along with planning the event, you’ll be able to make eye-catching flyers for it and maybe catch a few new Members along the way. For those of you who love to show off your pride and joy, there’s also a seminar that will give you all the details to capture that First Place Bike Show award—or maybe even that coveted “People’s Choice” award. Life Skills This section of seminars gives Members some of the skills they’ll be able to use in Chapter Life or in their everyday lives. If you need to figure how to manage your time better or ways to relieve some stress in your life, you’ll want to sit in on some of these seminars. Are you one who doesn’t remember names or is afraid to get up in front of a crowd and talk? There are lessons to be learned in this skill set. And since the world is always changing, there are lessons on how to manage that change and keep your self-esteem while balancing the time you have in life. Member Orientation The seminars in this section pertain to the newer Member, with information to help him or her better understand the organization. Are you new to the organization? If so, you’ll definitely enjoy learning the history of GWRRA and its structure. You’ll also discover all the benefits GWRRA has to offer and learn the best ways to participate and to have FUN doing it. Chapter Leadership Skills Designed specifically for the Chapter Core Team, the seminars in this skill set are those that will greatly enhance your knowledge on the proper ways to achieve a first-class Chapter. You’ll learn about how GWRRA is structured, finances needed and how to produce a great newsletter. You’ll also learn the proper way to delegate to others, plus how to interview for choosing a Chapter Team. Intermediate and Advanced Leadership Skills These seminars are for the GWRRA Officer who wants to learn more about his or her Leadership role in the organization. In this skill set, you’ll become aware of the proper ways to build high-performance teams and how to motivate that team, plus ways to release someone in the case that he or she doesn’t work out for the betterment of the Chapter. You’ll learn to solve some problems that might tend to rise from time to time, and you’ll also be made aware of your reporting responsibilities to the IRS and how to raise funds to operate on. In Conclusion In the upcoming months, we’ll highlight the other two programs in the Gold Wing University for you and tell you which training seminars they have to offer. Good luck as you use the GW University! ● March 2013
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10 Years Later—and Still the Same—Hydraulic Flushing the Easy Way By Stu Oltman, Senior Technical Editor; reprinted from the March 2003 issue of Wing World Though it was exactly 10 years ago this month that this article by Stu Oltman originally ran in the magazine, some subjects are almost timeless…and this is one of them. We hope Stu’s guidance on hydraulic flushing assists you in prepping for the upcoming riding season and beyond! —Sharon Stanley According to American Honda Motor Company, motorcycle hydraulic systems (brake and clutch) should be drained and fresh fluid added every two years or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is considered standard maintenance practice. In addition, hydraulic systems need to be bled after component repair or replacement to remove any air that may have entered the system during service. Why is routine flushing and post-repair bleeding necessary? Brake fluid has the property of being “hygroscopic”, meaning it has a tendency to absorb moisture from the air. Even if the system is never opened, moisture will be absorbed in small amounts right through the rubber brake or clutch lines! Moisture creates several problems. First, it lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid. Under severe braking, the fluid in the brake calipers can become hot enough to boil the moisture, causing it to form a vapor. While brake fluid isn’t compressible, water vapor is, and you’d find yourself with a brake pedal or lever that went full-travel with little actual braking effect. This would not be a good thing on a long, downhill grade. Moisture also attacks all metal parts in the brake system. Aluminum parts will become coated with a pasty white substance while ferrous metal parts will rust. In severe cases, we’ve seen brake caliper pistons rust solidly to their rubber seals, effectively locking the brakes. Most mechanics will attest to having found master cylinder reservoirs filled with a rust-colored muddy paste. When things progress this far due to neglect, it may even be necessary to replace all of the rubber lines and completely overhaul the hydraulic system—an expense most of us would prefer to avoid. When removing components for repair, both air and moisture will enter the system. Like water vapor, air compresses easily. A very small amount of air trapped in a hydraulic system can render it inoperative because fluid pressure will not build adequately when the system is operated. What Does “Bleeding” Mean? The term “brake bleeding” refers to the removal of air from the system without necessarily exchanging all of the fluid for new. This is done after having opened the system at any point. The object is to move just enough new fluid through the system to flush out the air and make the operating lever firm. “Flushing”, on the other hand, indicates complete removal of all old fluid to eliminate moisture and other contaminants. The system is normally drained and refilled simultaneously during a flushing operation. How? One method requires an assistant (unless you have really long arms). Referred to as “pump 50
and hold”, this method requires that the operating lever be held compressed while the bleeder screw on the caliper is opened, then closed. The process is repeated until the lever is high and firm (if bleeding), or until the fluid exiting a hose attached to the bleed screw looks clear and fresh (if flushing) with no air bubbles. Check valves known as speed bleeders are available to quicken the job. They replace the bleeder screws. Once opened, they eliminate the need to manually open and close them during bleeding. Whether using the speed bleeders or not, care must be taken to never allow the master cylinder to run dry. If it does, you’ll need to start the whole process over. Easier and More Effective Many readers are acquainted with the Mityvac vacuum tester and brake bleeding kit. This hand-powered device produces a strong vacuum in a 4-ounce bottle attached by a hose to the bleed screw. The screw is opened, fluid is sucked out of the system and then the screw is closed before the vacuum is depleted. Pump the vacuum up again, and repeat the process until the fluid appears clean and free of bubbles. Of course, since the small evacuated volume will extract only about one ounce of fluid before the vacuum runs out, this process will need to be repeated numerous times along with the need to refill the master cylinder reservoir. The Ultimate Flush/Bleed Device Honda Service Bulletin STN #6 dated September 2001 introduced their service associates to what was referred to as the Motorcycle Brake Bleeder System. Manufactured by Vacula Tools and Equipment, it is considered by Honda to be a required tool according to your dealer’s Sales and Service Agreement. Do all dealers have these tools? Do all those who have them actually use them? We suspect the answer is “no” to both questions, but that doesn’t mean an individual or a GWRRA Chapter can’t own one. I’ve used the Vacula since 1988, and I wouldn’t dream of repairing the brakes on any vehicle without using one of these timesavers. Flushing the Hydraulics with Vacula The Vacula Motorcycle Bleeder kit consists of a fluid recovery reservoir, an automatic refill bottle for the master cylinder, assorted master cylinder covers and hoses to attach the devices to the caliper bleed screws and the master cylinder. The Vacula’s recovery reservoir is connected to a compressed air source and, when its handle is depressed, a powerful vacuum is created. The first step is to remove the cap from the master cylinder after cleaning excess dirt from its outside. Using only the Vacula reservoir, suck out all of the old brake fluid. Then refill the reservoir to
the lower level with fresh DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container. Select the proper-sized cover adapter, and attach it to the master cylinder using the hold-down bar and strap. Fill the refill bottle with fresh DOT 4, hang it on the handlebar and connect its hose to the master cylinder cover. You’re now ready to completely flush the hydraulic system. Simply lock the Vacula’s handle down to start the vacuum, and slightly open the caliper bleed screw. The fresh brake (or clutch) fluid will be drawn into the master cylinder from the refill bottle, through the hydraulic system and out the bleed screw. About 30 seconds is all that’s required to completely scour the system of contaminants. When finished bleeding, close the bleed screw, turn off the vacuum supply and carefully replace parts in the reverse order of removal. If one master cylinder services two or more bleed screws, simply work from one screw to the next without the need to refill or otherwise fiddle with the master cylinder. Nothing Is Perfect While the Vacula system insures thorough flushing and saved time, the kit of master cylinder covers (and the refill bottle used with them) may not be useable on all models or in all locations. We’ve never seen an auto or truck on which the master cylinder was so deeply buried that access to it was limited. Given extreme space limitations, the same can’t be said of motorcycles. On the GL1500 we used for this report, we found the adapter worked beautifully on the front brake master cylinder reservoir. The clutch and rear brake reservoirs were another story. We had difficulty sealing the adapter cap on the clutch reservoir due to interference from the radio controls, and the rear brake reservoir was totally inaccessible. Though not the fault of the tool, this required manual refilling of the reservoirs as the powerful vacuum pulled the fluid out. Still quick and thorough, but not quite as convenient. A check of the GL1800 shows that all of its master cylinder reservoirs are accessible for use with the Vacula auto-refill kit. That’s good, as the convoluted instructions, the large number of bleed screws and the sheer volume of fluid involved on that bike would make the job (if done properly) rather messy and time consuming with any other type of equipment. Vacula Products may be purchased through any major brand of mobile tool supplier. To find out more about the Vacula motorcycle bleeder kit or any of their other products, visit them online at cejn.us or call (847) 263-7200 [Ed. Note: This is different contact information than was in the original article since the old email address redirects Internet users to this new Web address and phone number.] ● Wing World
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Wing Ding 35: North toward Greenville —Leaving from the Dallas or Miami Areas? Here’s How to Get There! By Kevin Whipps
Last month, we offered some very specific route choices when traveling to Wing Ding 35 in Greenville, South Carolina from as far north as Madawaska, Maine (“Maine to Greenville— Take in All the Atlantic Seaboard has to Offer!”, page 38, February 2013 issue). This time, we’re going to offer you two state-by-state road trips from the south, one starting in Dallas, Texas and the other in Miami, Florida. Whichever route you take, you’re sure to find out about a cool piece of history, a diner that you have yet to try or a road that’s begging to be ridden. So here are just some of the great roads, sites and eateries to choose from along the way.
The Southern Route from Texas Let’s start our journey eastward and north in Dallas, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys and lots of great BBQ. But before we leave the state, let’s take a moment to enjoy some excellent roads along the way, shall we? Start by taking I-35E south toward Killeen-Fort Hood. When you hit US-190W, go right, then take 195 south. Once you pass Stan Schlueter Loop, you’re on the Killeen Twisty Getaway, a 50mile stretch of road with lots of fun curves. Take 195 until you hit 2670, then go right. You’ll dead-end at 2657, so turn right again, drive two miles, then turn left at 963 (Oakalla). Along the way, there are lots of scenic spots, including a few picturesque bridges here and there. It’s a great way to start off your trip!
This route lands you in Burnet, but we’ve got a little ways to go before we head east. Take W. Polk St. west, then make a left onto US-281S/S. Water St. When you hit the TX-356 Spur/Nugent Ave., go right, then go right onto the US-290W/W. Main St. exit to end up on US-290W. Next, it’s 16 South, then the 534 Loop south to 173 South, and turn right onto Ranch Rd./2828. This next little slice of heaven is the 131-mile long “Twisted Sisters” route, located just west of Medina. Take RR337 west until you hit Leakey, then take US-83 north for just a quick mile, then go left onto RR336. When you see Texas 41, go left, then go down 15 miles until you catch RR335 to go left. Take that until you see RR 337 and go south. When you hit Leakey, you’ve completed the Twisted Sisters route, so head back toward Medina. This little trip is all about scenery, and there’s not much to do other than to enjoy the ride and take some pictures. If you need to fuel up your gut, try The Cove in Medina. And if you’re a steadfast carnivore, don’t get turned off by the fact that they serve vegetarian meals because they also have amazing fish tacos, etc. Next up, take 16 south to the North Loop 1604W, where you’ll go left. Head onto the TX-1604 Loop East, then hop onto I10. It’s the freeway that runs through the bottom of the country, so there are plenty of places to stop nearby. Speaking of which, take a moment in Houston to check out a few different hotspots, like the San Jacinto Museum of History, where the San Jacinto Monument rests. (If it reminds you of the Washington Monument, it should, because it’s pretty similar in size and shape. But, fol-
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lowing that old rule of “Everything’s bigger in Texas”, this one is 15 feet taller. Figures!). And if you’d like to try out what life was like in The South, there’s also Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. This may be more appealing to the women on the trip, but it’s a classic southern manor originally owned by Ima Hogg back in the late 1800s. It’s a taste of life that you won’t find anywhere else, so give it a shot. When you hit Sulphur, Louisiana, keep an eye out for Route 27. Take that south to start the Creole Nature Trail, a 105-mile loop that takes you down to the Gulf Coast and all of its beauty and splendor. For most of the trip, you’re on Route 27 (although it changes names to Route 82 and then back to Route 27), then take Route 384 to the left and Route 385 north to end up in Lake Charles, Louisiana. There’s water almost everywhere you look on this scenic ride, so just make sure to watch out for alligators! When you’re in Lake Charles, a nice spot to stop is the USS Orleck Naval Museum. Although Lake Charles is pretty far inland, there’s a series of channels and canals that allowed the WWII destroyer USS Orleck (DD-886) to travel to its final resting spot there. The ship also served in both Korea and Vietnam and, though decommissioned in 1982, it served for the Turkish Navy in the first Gulf War back in 1991. It’s now a tourist destination, and you can even play laser tag while you’re there. (Seems random, but whatever.) After Baton Rouge, you’ll want to take I-12 East, then get back onto I-10 East. Just before you hit Mobile, Alabama, take I-65 North, then take I-85 toward Tuskegee, our next stop. You’ve probably heard of the Tuskegee Airmen but, if not, the story goes that the Army Air Corps wanted to find out if African Americans could fly planes in combat; they trained the future pilots in Moton Field, located right in Tuskegee. On this site there’s a museum, scenic overlook and so much more. Plus, it’s a slice of history you just won’t find anywhere else.
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After the museum, take Route 49 to Cheaha State Park. This is 80 miles of road packed with waterfalls, canyons and beautiful Alabama back roads. You’ll end up near the 20/402, so take that east to meet back up with Route 85. You’ll head through Atlanta, where you’ll want to try Heirloom Market BBQ. This is a quirky little place where Chef Cody and Chef Jiyeon (she’s from South Korea) make barbecue with only the freshest ingredients farmed from local sources. Plus, it’s affordable—$10 for a platter of pulled pork with two sides. Not too bad! Once the grub is done, find your way back to I-85. It’s a short little jaunt from there to Greenville, where you’ll find the one and only Wing Ding 35. Now, get ready for some fun!
The Southern Route from Florida Coming from Miami—or points thereafter—you won’t have as far to travel but you’ll be more “south”. But since you don’t just want “to get there”, let’s start off our journey on FL-826 North until you can get onto I75 North. There, we’re headed toward Sebring, Florida, so take FL-25N/US-27N toward South Bay. When you hit Sebring, take Route 17 north and you’ll be on The Scenic Highway, also known as “The Ridge”. As you could’ve guessed, the scenery here is the real attraction, including farms and orchards all over, plus a few lakes. But it’s also got some great riding, including long curves that are fun to turn into. When you’re done, hit I-4 East toward Orlando and your first eating stop, Dandelion Communitea Cafe. Now, this may be the type of place you wouldn’t normally stop, but what’s nice is that it’s a relaxing place with local and fresh food. Yes, it is a tearoom (so if that’s your thing, feel free to indulge), but if you want/need some amazing vegetarian and gluten-free food, this is a great place to sit a spell. Feeling more carnivorous? Try Big Bruno’s Bites in nearby Baldwin Park. Fried Oreos? Check. Food cart? Check. Yes, this is a food cart, but it’s amazing in every sense of the word. Try the pork roll sandwich with whiz for something nice and meaty then have something deep-fried (because you only live once, right?).
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Afterward, get back onto I-4 East toward our next stop, Daytona Beach. Though it won’t be spring break, we’ve got 8 2 4 5 We s t I - 2 5 F r o n t a g e R o a d • F r e d e r i c k , C o l o r a d o 8 0 5 1 6 a trail to ride—the Daytona Beach Loop. To get there, take I-95 North, get off on the Old Dixie Highway and head east. Follow it as it curves south, then make a left to go over the bridge at West Granada Blvd. Make a left onto John Anderson Dr. and then a right on Neptune Ave. Next is a left at Ocean Shore Blvd., where you’ll have the coast to your right for a good portion of the loop. Now make a left onto High Bridge Rd., then a left on Walter Boardman Ln., and you’ll find yourself right back at the Old Dixie Highway. It’s 22 miles all the way around, Honda and man is it pretty! Suzuki Silverwing 600 Burgman 650 Back on I-95 North we go, and now www.dansontrikes.com it’s on toward Georgia. Right around d e a l e r i n f o @ d a n s o n t r i k e s. c o m • s a l e s @ d a n s o n t r i k e s. c o m Savannah, take GA-21 North toward Springfield. Then take Highway 119 north and drive over the sense to plop your butt in one of its seats. It’s also not priced out of Savannah River and into South Carolina. Make a left when you hit most people’s pocketbooks, so you won’t have to take out a second Augusta Stage Coach Rd. and take that for 13 miles, then make a mortgage just to pay the bill. Try the duck if you want something difright onto Brand Rd./State Road S-3-104 for another two miles. ferent or the Braised Berkshire Pork Shoulder with Smoked Gouda Now it’s a left onto South Carolina 3N/River Rd. for 22 miles and, Mac ’n Cheese for a rich meal. The choice is yours. Back on the freeway, this time it’s South Carolina 28W to USfinally, onto 125 North into Augusta, Georgia. The drive here takes you through some fun hills as well as over beautiful rivers and 221, then take that to US-175 and, finally, US-25N. And just like that, you’re in the Greenville area, all set for Wing Ding 2013. bridges. Plus, your destination isn’t half bad, either. That destination would be Augusta, and a historic stop for our trip—the boyhood home of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President Are You Ready? of the United States. He was at the helm when the U.S. entered No matter where you’re coming from, Wing Ding 35 is the WWI in 1917 but, when he was a kid, he lived in a quaint little destination to hit this year. If it’s a short trip, why not make it a bit place built in the 1860s. The structure has been thoroughly longer getting there to enjoy the scenery, or mix it up and enjoy restored, too. some spots on the way back home? It’s your call. Afterward, you’ve got to eat, right? Well Augusta has some But regardless of your starting point, riding your way through great food, like the Frog Hollow Tavern, right by the river. This place The South is a great way to see beautiful countryside views, meet does take reservations, and that means it’s a bit more upscale, but great people and get some quality time in the saddle. So pack up it’s also got a fully stocked bar and excellent steak, so it makes those bags, because you’re going on a road trip! ●
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Triking the Most Beautiful Highway in North America! Says Bill Smith (GWRRA #194026, of Island Park, Idaho): “Pictured are me and my wife, Pam, with our 2007 silver and blue Roadsmith trike. This photo was taken in the summer of 2012 while on our 10-day tour of Western Canada. It was taken along the banks of Water Foul Lake along Highway 93, between Banff and Jasper, Alberta, Canada. In our opinion, it’s the most beautiful highway in North America!”
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MOTORCYCLE CONTINUES ITS KEEP RIDING B Says Motorcycle Tour Conversions, Inc. (MTC, Inc.): “Passionate riders soar through the streets and caress the curves as much as they can for as long as they can. The biggest hit to a motorcyclist’s riding life comes when his or her skills decrease, whether it’s a loss of balance or strength. Motorcycle Tour Conversions, Inc. revealed the Voyager Convertible Trike Kit in 1998 to help riders in need of motorcycle stability increase their riding lives as long as possible, at a much lower cost than the average conventional trike conversion. However, times have changed, expendable cash is down, and stability isn’t the only thing keeping many riders from pursuing their passion. At the beginning of the economic recession, when wallets were hit hardest, MTC, Inc. saw an opportunity to continue their mission helping riders in need keep the wind in their face. During the second quarter of 2009, Charles Monroe, President of MTC, Inc., and
Says Champion Trikes about one of its trike accessories made available two years ago: “Add style and safety to your trike with Champion’s Light Bar, constructed using highquality materials by skilled craftsmen. Champion’s Light Bar is delivered with an attractive chrome finish and features quality marker-style lamps for added safety and styling.” Champion adds: “We also offer a new line of rotors available from Performance Machine, available in 11.5” and 11.8” sizes and five different designs—LUXE, TORQUE, RIVIERA, WRATH and HEATHEN.” MSRP for Light Bar (not including shipping) is $625. For more information, rotor pricing, and to order, contact your local dealer, call (800) 8750949 or visit championsidecars.com.
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E TOUR CONVERSIONS S MISSION TO HELP RIDERS Y ANY MEANS NECESSARY his team dug deep into the workings of the company to reduce the cost of production, lower the cost of the Voyager and help as many riders as possible enjoy freedom on the saddle of windy, roaring bliss. “People aren’t able to spend like they used to,” says Monroe. “This made it exciting to see our entire team work together to find the most efficient solutions for cost reduction without outsourcing a single job or part.” Motorcycle Tour Conversions, Inc. invested in the development of a new top-of-the-line fiberglassing shop. This allows the company to offer fiberglass fenders and rear assemblies for less, while improving the strength and thickness of the fiberglass and perfecting the molds and cuts. Having fiberglass in-house opens opportunities for future Voyager designs and accessories. “Production cost is down and development costs are down almost eighty percent,” says Monroe.
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The second investment the company made brought frame welding in-house. This cut the cost of the entire unit, while again improving overall product quality. With closer oversight of frame production, the wheel position structure and fender bracket structure have been perfected. This also, like with fiberglass, allows for further improvements of the Voyager style and mechanics. With all of the company’s investments, the Voyager Standard price dropped from $4,095 to $3,895, and the Voyager Classic dropped from $5,470 to $4,995. “When we first got into business, we wanted to help people,” says Monroe. “Now we feel the best help is lowering the price!”
For more information, call (877) 434-7901 or visit mtcvoyager.com.
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This photo of Bob and Becky Benjamin’s (GWRRA #112407, of Killbuck, Ohio) 1995 Gold Wing with Lehman Trikes conversion was taken in their backyard on October 24, 2012. Says Jon Stitt, who submitted the photo: “It depicts the beautiful fall colors along with the strength and beauty of their Candy Apple Red 1500 trike. Bob and Becky are the Chapter Directors of OH-I, and they’re prime examples of what leadership should be!”
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PHOTOS Say E. Paul and Linda Whittington (GWRRA #268694, of Anacoco, Louisiana): “This photo was taken on December 1st of last year at Holly Beach, Louisiana. The day was beautiful for riding, and we were able to drive right onto the beach with our 2009 Pearl Yellow Gold Wing trike. We’ve been with GWRRA since 2007 and have traveled in all the states except for the far Northeast. Hopefully, we’ll get there very soon!”
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Reprinted with permission from The New York Times, September 13, 2012 issue
Born to Be Wild, Aging Bikers Settle for Comfy By Jesse McKinley
MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — In his nearly 50 years as an avid motorcyclist, Grady Howard has roared down the tobacco roads of North Carolina and through the mountains of old Kentucky, all with his wife, Barbara, tucked behind him. But with a balky left leg and myriad other maladies, he knew the only way to stay wild was to add a wheel “I told my wife it was either trike it or park it,” said Mr. Howard, 74, wearing a cowboy hat and a bright yellow safety shirt. “And she said, ‘Trike it.’ ”
Mr. Howard is one of a legion of aging bikers — suffering from aching joints and slowing reflexes — who have abandoned their traditional two-wheel motorcycles in favor of three-wheelers, the super-steady and seemingly safer machines commonly known as trikes. Equal parts “Easy Rider” and easy chair, the trikes have grown in popularity in recent years, expanding from a do-it-yourself niche to a potentially lucrative market for major manufacturers.
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Mr. Stirewalt, who is 63 and helped along by a hearing aid, was polishing his three-wheeler — a chrome-on-chrome chopper with a fake alligator skin seat — at the National East Coast Trike-In, which drew hundreds of trike owners and enthusiasts to Mount Airy, N.C., over Labor Day weekend.
Alex Ross, aka Iceman, chief executive of the nonprofit trike group Brothers of the Third Wheel, said three-wheelers offered all sorts of advantages, including the comfort and padding to allow drivers to go longer distances without stiffening up. “My wife goes to sleep as soon as we start traveling,” he said.
With two bad knees, Mr. Ross, 71, switched to trikes about a decade ago but says he has seen the Brothers grow quickly in recent years, with about 250 new members, worldwide, every month. The group now counts chapters in 45 states, and not a feud among them. “We have a pact with all the gangs,” he said. “We don’t interfere with them, and they don’t interfere with us.”
That said, trikes have started to invade more traditional two-wheeled events, purring down highways from Laconia, N.H. — home to the longest-running bike rally in the country — to Ruidoso, N.M., site of this week’s Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally, where organizers expect about a third of the bikes to be three-wheelers.
Industry experts say the sale of tens of thousands of trikes, whose sticker prices can rival an upscale sedan’s — a new three-wheeled Harley starts at $30,999 — has helped buoy a slumping industry and kept a generation of born-to-run riders on the roads.
“The baby boomers are getting older, man,” said Steve Stirewalt, a lifelong rider and motorcycle dealer known as Fat Daddy by his friends. “People riding all their lives don’t want to stop just because of bad knees, or bad eyes, or diabetes or something. They want to keep rocking.”
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Reprinted with permission from The New York Times, September 13, 2012 issue “Our predominant crowd is 60 and over, and without a doubt, the trikes are taking over,” said Patric Pearson, owner of the Golden Aspen rally.
Three-wheelers are even a common sight at Harley-happy events like the giant motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D., that draws hundreds of thousands of people to the Black Hills every August, including Monte Hochhalter, a 68year-old truck driver from Longmont, Colo., who decided to switch to three wheels after some pressure at home.
or were just tired of being relegated to the role of passenger.
“I don’t like riding behind him when I drive just as well,” said Melinda Metheney, 52, gesturing to her husband, Paul. She bought her new three-wheeler — a Canadian-built CanAm Spyder, with two wheels in the front and one in the rear — in February. “I’ve never not beat a car or a motorcycle at a light,” she said.
Chaz Rice, a spokesman for Bombardier Recreational Products, which makes the CanAm brands, said it posted a 45 percent increase in North American sales in 2011, in part because Spyders were attracting firsttime bikers who had never owned a motorcycle but always thought they would look good on one. “They are people who say, ‘I’ve always wanted to experience that motorcycle lifestyle but I never wanted to own a motorcycle,’ ” Mr. Rice said.
“My equilibrium isn’t so good anymore,” Mr. Hochhalter said. “My wife wouldn’t ride with me.”
Mr. Hochhalter was riding a converted 2006 Harley, which cost him $18,000. But the company’s 2013 trike can go for almost twice that, complete with cruise control and a good set of high beams (perfect for older eyes, of course). It also comes with an ample trunk, something Tim Buche, the president of the Motorcycle Industry Council, a trade group, said was important to baby boomers — who make up a third of motorcycle owners. “Boomers travel,” he said. “And they like to take all their stuff.”
A collection of independent companies has long offered kits to convert two-wheel bikes made by major manufacturers. But in 2008, Harley-Davidson — the industry leader in large touring bikes — announced that it would enter the market with the Tri Glide, working with a smaller company called Lehman Trikes. (In 2010, Harley moved production in-house.) The Tri Glide is now a consistent top-10 seller in several demographic groups, said Scott Habegger, the company’s director of product planning, including the company’s core customers: white men over 35.
But the three-wheelers are tapping into another market: women, including those who may not have been comfortable handling a touring bike, which can weigh nearly 1,000 pounds,
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Reprinted with permission from The New York Times, September 13, 2012 issue Mr. Buche concurred, saying the trikes had made motorcycling more accessible, something the industry badly needed as sales fell more than 40 percent in 2009 as the recession took hold, and an additional 14 percent a year later. “It’s a product that has broader appeal,” he said. “And that’s the very thing that can help us.” Part of that appeal has to do with the stability of three-wheelers, which don’t require riders to lean into curves or hold them steady at stoplights, both of which can challenge weak knees and muscles. That said, having three wheels can bring certain social challenges. Advertisements for the Spyder, for example, feature the same kind of handsome graying men common to Viagra ads, and show a grizzled rider of a traditional two-wheeler nodding in approval of the three-wheeler. The reality at rallies, however, can be a little different.
“I get ribbed once in a while, people saying I’m an old man,” said David Jenkins, 56, of Dobson, N.C., who bought his first trike — a sleek silver Suzuki — two months ago. “I always tell them, when they grow up they should get a real motorcycle, a three-wheeler.” For his part, Mr. Howard said he loved his ride — a 2010 Honda Goldwing converted by a company called Motor Trike. Barbara, his wife of 50 years, says she likes it, too, though she sounds a touch wistful about the couple’s old two-wheel days.
The type of trike we in GWRRA are most familiar with (below) uses the Honda Gold Wing as its base, like this GL1800 with a Roadsmith conversion by Ace Motorworks.
“You feel safer,” said Ms. Howard, 73, a retired schoolteacher. “But I liked the lean on the two-wheeler.” A retired veterans service officer, Mr. Howard — who wore loafers with Velcro fasteners — said he had already put 35,000 miles on his trike. And he plans to put on many, many more.
“As long as I can throw a leg over it,” Mr. Howard said, “I’m going to keep going.” Bob Mercer contributed reporting from Sturgis, S.D.
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With nearly 100 restaurants in downtown Greenville alone—and hundreds more in Greenville County—the Upstate of South Carolina is one delicious destination. So you’re sure to find something to satisfy your appetite—no matter if its exotic Middle Eastern stews or downhome Southern barbecue—while you’re visiting the area this summer for Wing Ding 35.
Farm to Table Farm to table is the trend in downtown Greenville these days. The first seeds of this movement were planted in 2007, when Joe Clarke and his wife, Darlene, opened The American Grocery (732 S. Main St.; americangr.com) in the then up-and-coming West End. Seasonality is key for this accomplished chef and his sommelier wife, who source as many products as possible from area farms for their contemporary American menu, including Tunis lamb from Red Fern Farms, Blue Chip Farms rabbit, Iszy’s Heirlooms tomatoes and more. At Soby’s New South Cuisine (207 S. Main St.; sobys.com), Chef Shaun Garcia harvests his ingredients from Dark Hollow Farm, the land he tends on the banks of the North Saluda River. Fried green tomatoes with pimiento cheese fondue, and crab cakes with housemade rémoulade sauce exemplify his kicked-up Southern specialties. Housed in a century-old cigar factory around the corner from Soby’s, Devereaux’s (25 E. Court St.; devereauxsdining.com) peppers its bill of fare with Asian, French and Southern influences. Some of the best service in town makes an evening here a special occasion, while the likes of a crispy snapper with fregola and grilled calamari are carefully prepared and artfully presented. New kid on North Main Street, Roost is the destination restaurant at the Hyatt Regency hotel (220 N. Main St.; greenville.hyatt.com). With its chic, wood-lined space, eight flat-screen TVs above the bar, and ample outdoor seating along the water wall in NOMA (North of Main) Square, Roost accommodates discriminating diners, families and sports fans who just want to have a beer and watch a game at the bar. Chef Trevor Higgins transforms local products into entrées like a crab and tarragon funnel cake, and sous vide ribs painted with chocolate barbecue sauce. Local products inspire Chef Gary Mennie’s seasonal dishes at High Cotton (550 S. Main St.; mavericksouthernkitchens.com). The buttermilk fried oysters are always a hit, while local Timm’s Mill grits, wild American shrimp and house-made chicken andouille sausage combine delectably in High Cotton’s version of shrimp and grits. Window walls afford a view of the Reedy River. Stella’s Southern Bistro (684 Fairview Rd.; stellasbistro.com), south of Greenville in Simpsonville, continues the “farm to fork” philosophy. Consult the blackboard in the casual, Lowcountry-style dining room for the origins of local ingredients in some of Chef Jason Scholz’s Southern-focused fare such as coriander-crusted Appalachian mountain trout and Lowcountry crab cakes.
Food with a View River views are strictly required on the patio at Larkin’s on the River (318 S. Main St.; larkinsontheriver.com). Located next to the Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Larkins is a perfect place for a pre- or post-theater meal. The Lazy Goat (170 River Place; thelazygoat.typepad.com) also overlooks the Reedy River from its perch inside River Place. Here, Chef Victoria Moore crafts award-winning Mediterranean small plates. But if it’s lovely Falls Park and its rushing waterfall that draw you, plan a lunch at Mary’s at Falls Cottage (615 S. Main St.; fallscottage.com) or at the newly revamped Overlook Grill (601 S. Main St), which will reopen with a new name and menu concept this spring.
Trappe Door (23. W. Washington St.; trappedoor.com). Meanwhile, Ristorante Bergamo (100 N. Main St.; ristorantebergamo.com) offers an authentic bite of Italy, Addy’s Dutch Café (17 E. Coffee St.; addy.net) serves old-world food in a pub ambience and Pomegranate on Main whips up tasty Middle Eastern dishes (618 S. Main St.; pomegranateonmain.com) for lunch and dinner. Near downtown, in the Augusta Village shopping strip, freshbaked baguettes, croissants and brioches start the day in French style at Le Grand Bakery (1818 Augusta St.; legrandbakery.com). And for sushi, try Tsunami downtown (106 E. North St.; tsunamigreenville.com) or Irashiai (115 Pelham Rd.; irashiai.com), a longtime local favorite on the Eastside.
Surf and Turf Care for a hearty steak in a sophisticated atmosphere instead? Rick Erwin’s West End Grille (648 S. Main St.; rickerwins.com) and Ruth’s Chris Steak House (851 Congaree Rd.; ruthschris.com) can oblige. In addition to aged Angus beef, Rick Erwin’s offers ample seafood selections. And Ruth’s Chris, located adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Eastside), sears its steaks at 1,800 degrees F to seal in the juiciness and flavor. Not to be outdone, Nantucket Seafood Grill (40 W. Broad St.; nantucketseafoodgrill.com), at the Courtyard by Marriott downtown, nets fishy entrées from Maine lobster to yellowfin tuna. And Southern fare gets a modern makeover at lively Breakwater (802 S. Main St.; breakwatersc.com) in the West End. Think Cornmeal-dusted diver scallops, pickled Lowcountry shrimp and house-made pimiento cheese. Also in the West End, Ford’s Oyster House (631 S. Main St.; fordsoysterhouse.com) serves up the likes of barbecued oysters, Southern fried catfish and seafood gumbo with New Orleans flair. Lastly, a few blocks off Main Street, Northampton Wine Café (211-A E. Broad St.; northamptonwines.com) divides its menu fairly evenly between meat and fish. And in the adjoining wine shop, you can purchase a bottle to pair with your meal.
Pub Fare Burgers, barbecue, pizza and other American favorites are also plentiful in the Greenville area. The college crowd flocks to Barley’s Taproom (25 W. Washington St.; barleysgville.com) off Main Street for pizza, beer and billiards. And Nose Dive (116 S. Main St.; thenosedive.com) bills itself as a “gastropub”, complete with an extensive list of craft beers and comfort food. In the West End, Mac’s Speed Shop (930 S. Main St.; macspeedshop.com) specializes in beer, bikes and barbecue. Mac’s smokes its coveted Carolina dry-rubbed brisket over hickory wood for 12 hours. For barbecued ribs, the family-friendly Sticky Fingers chain boasts two locations in Greenville—one at 1 S. Main Street, and one off Woodruff Road (3 Market Point Dr.; stickyfingers.com).
For More Information Are you hungry yet? You should be! To obtain more information about area restaurants, contact the Greenville Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 717-0023 or visit greenvillecvb.com. And don’t forget to make your reservations for “deliciousville” soon! ●
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By Ed Nahl, International Assistant Director, GWRRA University Program On page 47 of the February 2012 issue of Wing World, I suggested that, in GWRRA, we try to find win-win solutions for grievances and that we try to do so at the lowest level possible. However, we must first understand the differences between “mediation” and “arbitration” so that parties can make an informed decision about which path they want to take. Both use a disinterested third party but, in mediation, that party helps both parties arrive at an amicable solution to their differences while, in arbitration, that party makes an irrevocable decision that settles the dispute. If the grievance parties can agree to disagree (and use the services of a mediator), there will most likely be a win-win outcome. If the parties utilize the services of an arbitrator instead, they must both realize the arbitrator’s decision is final and cannot
be reversed. As a win-win solution for our Members, ideally mediation is the best option for dispute resolution within our organization. With mediation, both parties are actively involved in the solution. (Arbitration does not involve both parties, except for the initial fact-finding interviews.) What are the qualifications of the mediators or arbitrators? To be an effective mediator or arbitrator, the individual must have a good working knowledge of GWRRA policies and procedures. The Officer’s Handbook can provide valuable information when making decisions. Who will be the mediators or arbitrators in the Association? In an attempt to resolve issues at the lowest possible level, the District Director should be the first contact—unless they have a conflict of interest.
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No, this is not yet another new 2013 Gold Wing model from Honda…but it is a Gold Wing at heart! Says Mike Leibold of Everett Powersports: “I thought readers might enjoy seeing a really ‘far out’ Gold Wing built by Cedric Smith (seen here). It’s a 2004 GL1800 engine and basic frame but nearly 400 pounds lighter than the original bike. It’s now a CBR-1000 RR on top and uses a rear wheel, which is 17” instead of the stock 16”, allowing a wide radial rear tire. Cedric enjoys building custom one-off motorcycles, several of which appeared in the 2012 Seattle International Motorcycle Show.” Wing World
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1982 GL1100. Red; original paint. 36K mi. Garagekept. Runs good. $2,000. (717) 261-6725. Carl, PA. 1989 GL1500 Gold Wing. 70K mi. Great cond.; hardly a scratch. Only owner and all receipts. CompuFire alternator, fork brace, Yaesu ham radio (if desired), Garmin 550, hitch, “back off” and extra running lights, Cee Bailey windshield with NACA vent, 2nd Cee Bailey windshield (NIB), air horns and much more. John. jbeckwit@lmu.edu or (310) 6415483. Los Angeles. 1993 GL1500. Custom purple. 103K mi. Exc. cond.; garage-kept. Compu-Fire alternator, passenger armrest, rear speakers, Ring of Fire, Baker Air Wings, trunk rack and highway pegs. Good tires. $5,500. Ray. (601) 679-5800. Meridian, MS. 1997 GL1500SE. White. 72K mi. CB, air horn, air wings, trunk rack, highway boards. New tires. Health forces sale. $6,500 or trade for smaller bike. Ronald. (419) 565-8900. OH. 1999 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRCI. Vivid black and “blacked out”. 52K mi. Exc., pristine cond. Orig. owner; all documentation for service and accessories. Accessories too numerous to list. For those serious, discriminating, enthusiasts interested in March 2013
purchasing a unique motorcycle, please request a list of comfort and convenience, safety and performance accessories that are included in the sale price. $9,500. Ivan. (208) 661-1615. Hayden, Idaho. 2001 GL1800. Pearl Yellow. 142K mi. CB, backrest, luggage rack, Tulsa windshield, armrests, rear spoiler/brake light, LED mirror lights, fog lights, trailer hitch and custom-made oak carrier. Lots of chrome. Always garaged. $9,900. Bob. (818) 396-5265. Glendale, CA. 2003 GL1800. Candy Apple Red. 55K mi. Comes w/ matching Quantum GL trailer. $15,000. Jayme. (832) 969-0681. 2003 Honda Gold Wing. 17,200 miles. Illusion Blue. Foot boards, luggage rack, plus two Shoei full-faced helmets with J&M headsets. All in exc. cond. $11,700. (706) 339-9599 or gchapman21159@att.net. North Augusta, SC. 2004 BMW 1150RT. Red. 20K mi. Newer tires, airflow w/s, matching side bags, rear rack, Givi trunk, new brakes, Amsoil, PIAA x1100 lights. Fender paint flaw. Health forces sale. $6,100. Let’s talk. Bob. (360) 383-9054 and (360) 220-4291 (cell). Friend will help w/ shipping or free airport pick-up and overnight room. [David, (360) 920-8793.] Bellingham, WA. 2005 Honda VTX1300S. Red. 15K mi. Heel-toe shifter, windshield, passenger backrest, luggage set, fog lights, new tires, Cobra pipes and more. Always garaged. $4,700. Teresa. (818) 276-7243. Glendale, CA. 2005 GL1800 Std. Silver. 20K mi. Flawless. Side wind deflectors, Amsoil serviced, good tires and title. Health forces sale. $13,900. Let’s talk. Bob. (360) 383-9054 and (360) 2204291 (cell). Friend will help w/ shipping or free airport pick-up and overnight room. [David, (360) 920-8793.] Bellingham, WA.
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New Honda 1800 Gold Wing 2nd Generation trike conversion take-off parts. Color: Red. Rear end, saddlebags, rear wheel and tire, etc. $1,200 obo, plus shipping. (573) 270-9166 or ndposton@socket.net. MISCELLANEOUS
Genuine Log Cabin in Pigeon Forge, TN for rent (daily, weekends or weekly). One bedroom/one bath. Ideal for honeymooners or couples that want to think and act like honeymooners. Special rates for GWRRA Members: VRBO #320973. This is a personal rental, not a business. Please check my website at tnlogcabinsforrent.com or call (800) 383-1401. 2-bedroom condo located in Hilton Head, Shipyard Plantation; located on a golf course, within 1 mile of the ocean. This is our private vacation home, and we would like to share it with the Gold Wing membership. You can view this property at VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) on the internet. The condo number to reference on the vrbo.com website is 443075. We will give GWRRA Members a 15 percent discount. To receive this, you must call us at (859) 992-7737. ● 79
EVENTS We list only GWRRA-sponsored and supported functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information. For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit 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, email editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. To help assure inclusion, please include "Event" or "Events" in the subject line of an email. ***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.
rate. For more info, contact Bill and Dea Ann Gray, Region H Directors, at (918) 231-9371. For registration info, visit region-h.org A Division of GWRRA
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AUGUST 1-4, 2013. Join us at the REGION L CONVENTION/RALLY on beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada. Convention will be held at the Causeway Bay Hotel, Summerside, PE (800-565-7829). Come for lots of fun, beautiful scenery and wonderful people. Pre-registration will be available early in 2013. For further details or registration, please contact Region L Directors Al and Valerie Tucker at avtuck@gmail.com or (902) 662-2276. Info online at canadianatlanticregion.org/ann.html. DISTRICT EVENTS
You Create it! We Make it! Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 220 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS JULY 3 THROUGH JULY 6, 2013. WING DING 35 IN GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Join us for the annual GWRRA party and convention, including the world’s largest Gold Wing trade show, parades, Rider Ed courses and classes, seminars, parties, dancing, food, great riding and much more—all in a great city! Sign up now at www.wing-ding.org or call (800)843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix area) to register now. FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 10, 2013. Three-week tour of New Zealand escorted by Members of Chapter NZ-A. Join us for our fourth “Muster Down Under”. For more information, contact Ron Meiklen at vault@clear.net.nz MARCH 8, 2013. “2013 40 to Phoenix Ride”. Come start 2013 off with our 4th Annual “Coast-to-Coast” International Ride. Riders will depart Wrightsville Beach NC, Friday, March 8, 2013 at 7 a.m. Come meet us for a pre-ride meeting/dinner Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. at Carolina BBQ, 2703 North College Road, Wilmington, NC. We’ll be picking up Goldwingers all along the way! Please contact the Ride Coordinator, Brian McCallum, at bmccallum65@yahoo.com. REGIONAL EVENTS APRIL 4-6, 2013. REGION H, the “Hospitality Region”, is proud to announce “Wing Break 2013”. This is “Spring Break for Wingers”, located in the beautiful East Texas community of Marshall, TX. The South Central Region invites you to enjoy many great vendors, riding courses, art party, beach party, dance, themed bike show, crazy legs contest, dress competition, COY selection and, of course, lots of Leadership Training and Rider Ed classes. Two $500 grand prizes. Pre-register by March 15, 2013 to be eligible for a $250 mini-grand prize to be given away at Opening Ceremonies. Location: Marshall, TX Convention Center. Host Hotel: Holiday Inn and Suites (903-934-9700) and ask for the Region H GWRRA
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FEBRUARY 15-16, 2013. INDIANA DISTRICT’s Winter Rendezvous "It's Five O’ Clock Somewhere" at the Wyndham Hotel West in Indianapolis, IN. Visit Indianaonwings.org for schedule and registration. Talent Show, parade, seminars, vendors and more! Our #1 complaint is “There’s too much to do!” Contact Lee Tieche for more info at (812) 579-6500. MARCH 21-23, 2013. 34th Annual FLORIDA DISTRICT’s “Gathering of the Wings”, held in Kissimmee at the World Gate Resort. Our theme this year is “Wingin’ into the Wild World of Sports”. Full registration gives you a full sit-down dinner, talent show, costume contest, bingo, lighted bike parade, indoor games, poker runs, ice cream social and much, much more! For more info, contact Cliff Hotchkiss (Rally Coordinator) at (407) 883-1168 or Bill and Gina Berry (District Director) at (863) 860-448 or visit our website at fla.gwrra-regiona.org/index.html. APRIL 11-13, 2013. ALABAMA DISTRICT CONVENTION. “ROCK & ROLL” in beautiful Mobile, AL. Come join us for a “ROCK & ROLL” good time with talent show, lighted bike parade, vendors, games, seminars, bike show, Medic First Aid, Couple of the Year Selection and much more. Ashbury Inn & Suites is the host hotel, and you must pre-register to call for rooms. Everything on-site and registration includes breakfast ticket. Grand prize of $1,000; 50/25/25; tickets available for Bushtec trailer to be given away at Closing Ceremonies to support our Rider Education Program. For more info, go to Alabama-gwrra.org or contact Robert Brown at (205) 948-8991 or brownie43@bellsouth.net. APRIL 18-20, 2013. LOUISIANA DISTRICT’s Mardi Gras Madness Convention, in Lafayette, LA at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center. Come meet us at the crossroads! Special room rate of $79.99 until 3/22/13. Game Show prizes, Bingo, Live Cajun band, Light Parade, Couple of the Year Selection, Mardi Gras Ball and Costume Contest, Rider Ed and LT seminars. Be ready to eat some good Louisiana cuisine, and be prepared to “come pass a good time!” Hurry and register now for the best Convention in the South. See the LA District website at gwrra-la.org for a copy of the registration. APRIL 25-27, 2013. 29th Annual SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT CONVENTION, held at Charleston Southern University in North Charleston, SC. Our theme is “Leaving on a Dream Wing”. Full registration gives you a full sit-down dinner, REP and LTP seminars, bike show, lighted bike show, costume contest, door prizes, vendors, an excellent talent show and much, much more. Come join us for a weekend of FUN. For more info, contact DD Charles Coleman at (864) 834-5170 or charleslcoleman@gmail.com, or visit our website at gwrrasc.com.
MAY 9-11, 2013. INDIANA DISTRICT’s “Spring Wing Warm Up 2013” at the Boone County Fairgrounds between Indianapolis and Lafayette, IN. Camping, seminars, Bike Show, music, food, vendors and FRIENDS. Visit Indianaonwings.org for more info and registration or contact Lee Tieche at (812) 579-6500. MAY 23-25, 2013. ARKANSAS DISTICT CONVENTION in Harrison, AR. For information, contact Johnny Glasscock at (870) 623-4578 or director@argwrra.org. JUNE 13-15, 2013. OREGON DISTRICT CONVENTION’s “Riding to the Sun” in Beautiful Bend, OR at Sundance Meadows Ranch. Please contact DD Mike Bean at (503) 951-2668 or, for more info and registration, go to gwrraoregondistrict.net. JUNE 27-30, 2013. WYOMING DISTRICT CONVENTION’s “Ride the Trails of The Sundance Kid” in historic Sundance, WY. Don’t miss Devils Tower, the first national monument, and the scenic black hills of beautiful eastern WY; this is where The Sundance Kid called home. Come experience some true western hospitality; you won’t be disappointed. For further information, contact Dawna Hill at dada@bresnan.net or (307) 635-5227. JULY 25-27, 2013. MONTANA DISTRICT CONVENTION. Come and join us in the scenic Flathead Lake Valley in Polson, MT. Polson is a short ride to Glacier National Park. Travel on the “Going-to-theSun” Road, one of the most scenic roads in America. The host hotel is the “KwaTaqNuk” Best Western Plus, which sets right on the banks of the Flathead Lake [(406)-883-3636]. Come and join us for some Flathead cherries or Huckleberry ice cream! For more info and registration, go to GWRRA-Mt or contact Henry Haagenson at (406) 656-1827) or HHinBigsky@aol.com. AUGUST 7-11, 2013. Fourth annual NY/NJ BI-STATE CONVENTION in Liverpool, NY. Excellent rides to scenic Finger Lakes, Adirondack Mountains, Lake Ontario shoreline and central NY. LTP, MFA/CPR and REP courses. NY & NJ Couples selection. Light parade. FUN social events every evening! Registration includes delicious Saturday evening banquet. Go to gwrra-ny.org for details or contact NY DDs Paul and Suzette Wood at (585) 343-8903 or gwrranydd@gmail.com. SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2013. The PA DISTRICT CONVENTION is being held at the Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center in Gettysburg, PA [(717) 334-8121]. The theme is “Goldwinger’s Olympics, 2013”. Please send reservations to: Dana and Danise Hartle, D.D., 124 Apple Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 or email: dmhartle@comcast.net. Reservation cut-off date is August 26, 2013. Information available at gwrrapadist.org. CHAPTER EVENTS MARCH 2, 2013. AZ-G’s annual “Ride the Horns” fundraiser event will consist of a ride through scenic Southern Arizona, vendors and fun barbeque at the Cow Palace Restaurant in Amado, AZ. ALL bikes are welcome! For more info, please visit our website at: gwrrazgeckos.org/ calendar.html or contact Chuck Liberty, CD, at (520) 883-7883 or charles_liberty@msn.com. MARCH 15-16, 2013. CA-1R’s 15th Annual “Rally in the Valley” in Las Vegas, NV. The host hotel is the Palace Station Hotel & Casino [(702) 367-2411 and mention “Group Code PCIRV13” for room rates; reservations made after February 20, 2013 will be at a much higher rate]. This year’s theme is “Come Fly with CA-1R.” Join in the fun and experience exciting guided and self-guided scenic rides. Fabulous vendors located in a large ballroom, plus outdoor vendors in the valet lot, covered parking, and thousands of dollars in wonderful grand prizes. We will have a 50/25/15/10 drawing plus separate drawing for paid pre-registration received by February 28, 2013. Friday night is the “Ice Cream Social”, and the Rally will culminate with a fantastic banquet and “Airplane”themed entertainment on Saturday night. Those who pre-register and sign up for the Saturday night banquet will also receive a special Hotel Discount Coupon “Fun Book.” For more info, contact Bill Himebaugh at (714) 841-7589 or Harold Jaffke at (949) 830-3636. Register online at rallyinthevalley.com. APRIL 12-13, 2013. TX O’s 26th Annual Bluebonnet Ral-a-vention and Campout at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg, TX
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[(830) 997-4202; fbgtx.org/other/rvpark.htm]. Come tour the beautiful Texas Hill Country during peak wildflower season. Camp with us Friday and Saturday in reserved rally spots [1-30]. If camping, please contact the Chapter Director (director@goldwingaustin.org) to make reservations; you can pay the camping fee when you arrive at the front gate. If not camping, admission to the park is free. Rally starts Saturday at 8 a.m. and includes a Fun Run, catered lunch, off-bike games, vendors, a huge silent auction and lots of FUN! The rally is located in the enclosed Pioneer Pavilion, so come rain or shine! Closing ceremonies begin at 2 p.m. Contact Tom or Dawn Sprague at (858) 755-6071 or email director@goldwingaustin.org. See our Chapter website for details and flyer at goldwingaustin.org. APRIL 27, 2013. LA-J’s “Gator Run Rally” in Lake Charles, LA at Burton Coliseum from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Games, 50/25/25, prizes, silent auction and a great lunch. For more info, contact Scott Wilkerson at cd@gwrra-laj.org.
MAY 17-18, 2013. TN-C’s 2013 “Steakout” at Roane Mountain State Park, Roane Mountain, TN. For more info, contact Junior Watts at (423) 239-3867 or Richard Pendleton at (423) 245-8484. JUNE 22, 2013. IN-K’s 5th Annual Fun’d “Run for Breast Cancer Research”. Registration starts at 9 a.m. (donuts and coffee provided) at The Downtowner Restaurant, 2200 Elmwood Ave, Lafayett, IN. $25/bike; $35 w/ passenger. First bike out at 10:30 a.m.; ride approx. 80 miles. Registration covers food after ride. Games, food, silent auction. For more info, contact Mike at (765) 586-6156 or Rick at (765) 427-2319. SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2013. TN-C’s “Wings Across Tennessee”. For more info, contact Tom Jarrell at (423) 383-0339 or Richard Pendleton at (423) 245-8484. ●
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(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.) ALLEN, DONALD ..............................................FAIRFIELD, CA BIBLE MIKE ....................................................LAFAYETTE, IN BOLDT, CLARA ....................................................TOLEDO, IA CARSON, JOHN ..........................................JACKSONVILLE, IL CARTER, DAVID ..........................................CRYSTAL LAKE, IL COLEMAN, CHARLES................................TRAVELERS REST, SC COLLINS, JIMMY ......................................GREEN VALLEY, AZ DODD, JOSH ..............................................HOKES BLUFF, AL DODD, KACEY ............................................HOKES BLUFF, AL ELLIOTT, KIRK................................................KAMLOOPS, BC FISHER, STEVEN ........................................HUTCHINSON, MN GOINS, SHERWOOD........................................DRY CREEK, LA GRANT, KEN ..................................................PENSACOLA, FL GREER, KARLA ............................................JONESBORO, GA HEAP KEVIN ..................................................HANOVER, MN HEWITT, DAVID ......................................................MESA, AZ HOLTON, DEAN ............................................LOUISBURG, NC HOWELL JR, RICHARD ............................ALBUQUERQUE, NM HUMPHREY, ROBERT ..................................CLARKSVILLE, AR HUTCHENS, JIM ......................................PLEASANT VIEW, TN HUTCHENS, SHIRRIN ..............................PLEASANT VIEW, TN JOHNSON, ED ....................................................BRISTOL, VA JOHNSON, LINDA ..............................................BRISTOL, VA KNUDTSON, KAREN ......................................MASON CITY, IA KNUDTSON, RONALD ....................................MASON CITY, IA KOLASKE, NEAL ............................................MILWAUKEE, WI LANTZ, CHARLES ............................................WOOSTER, OH LEWIS, EDWARD ............................................CONCORD, NH
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MAY 4, 2013. MO-B2’s “Dragon Ride” in Versailles, MO. For more info, contact Glenn White at (573) 378-7100.
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RULES FOR 2013 “Where’s Wingy” Contest For GWRRA Members:
WIN $50! Here’s how the contest works: You can find “Wingy” anywhere in your Wing World magazine! Follow these instructions: Find “Wingy” (shown here). Then: Email your entry to: contest@wingworldmag.com or you may mail your entry to: WW March “Wingy” Contest, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. All entries must be received before March 7th, 2013.
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Entries must include your name, mailing address, phone number, GWRRA membership number and the following:
Alan Abbott GWRRA # 142628 Council Bluffs, IA
Norman W Gray GWRRA # 043974 Ruffs Dale, PA
Clarence L Noe GWRRA # 019396 Ontario, CA
Dale Adams GWRRA # 160810 Plentywood, MT
Robert Knupp GWRRA # 160105 Ligonier, PA
Joseph R Rieman GWRRA # 072960 Corrales, NM
• The page number on which “Wingy” is located. • The location on the page where “Wingy” was found. A winner will be randomly chosen on March 12th; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone. Additionally, the March winner’s name will be published in the May 2013 issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner per issue! So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking for “Wingy”, we’re sure you will find tons of interesting goodies along the way! So, whatcha waiting for? Good luck and Happy Hunting!
Douglas Brigham GWRRA # 138772 Erwinna, PA
Gerald R Michaud GWRRA # 176355 Mount Airy, NC
David Smith GWRRA # 051802 Mesquite, TX
Paul W Cline GWRRA # 144341 San Jose, CA
Kathy Moore GWRRA # 331729-01 Johnstown, PA
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Membership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries.
COUNTRIES ANDORRA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BAHAMAS BERMUDA BELGIUM
BRAZIL BRUNEI CANADA CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK ENGLAND FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUAM HONG KONG
ICELAND INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KOREA
L I S T I N G Denotes senior officer
REPRESENTED: KUWAIT LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MEXICO NEW ZEALAND NORWAY PAKISTAN
PORTUGAL PUERTO RICO REP OF PANAMA REP OF SINGAPORE REP OF SOUTH AFRICA SAUDI ARABIA SCOTLAND
SLOVAKIA SPAIN ST VINCENT SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THE NETHERLANDS
TURKEY WALES WEST INDIES
DIRECTORS: JERE GOODMAN............DIRECTOR ...........................................93 STEFANIGA FARMS DR .......................STAFFORD .....................VA ...................22556 ..........................540-623-0447 MIKE MITCHELL...............INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR .....3306 LISTERBROOK CT ...........................RICHMOND ..................VA ...................23230 ..........................804-334-5035 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 TONY & MICHELLE VAN SCHAICK .RIDER EDUCATION DIRECTORS.............1822 LANDSTROM LANE ........................FUQUAY-VARINA............NC..................27526 ..........................919-346-1433 PAUL BROSHER ...............LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................8410 ROBERTS RD ..................................HILLIARD........................OH..................43026 ..........................614-851-1256 DAN SANDEROVICH ......GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................MOSHAVA..............................................YOQNEAM ...................ISR ..................20600......................972-542-300-311 BOB GREER ....................CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2738 AUSTIN LN ....................................JONESBORO.................GA ..................30236 ..........................770-473-1316 ANTHONY ONDOF ........RECRUITING AND RETENTION .............2900 TESSIE TRAIL ..................................NEW BERN ...................NC..................28562 ..........................252-636-1413
REGIONAL
DIRECTORS:
ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164 THOMAS WASLUCK.....................NORTHEAST (B)....................................279 CHURCH RD. ..........................MOUNTAIN TOP ...............PA ........................18707 ..............570-474-1014 ROGER HURLEY............................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................201 SOUTHVIEW LANE ..................WEST MILTON ..................OH .......................45383 ..............937-698-4443 BRUCE BEEMAN ..........................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ..................1910 7TH AVE. NE.........................AUSTIN.............................MN ......................55912 ..............507-433-4286 ANITA ALKIRE ...............................SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................4331 SUMMIT DR...........................LA MESA...........................CA .......................91941 ..............619-741-8893 BILL GRAY ....................................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................1820 W. KENT PLACE . ..................BROKEN ARROW..............OK .......................74012 ..............918-231-9371 MICHAEL HUDNELL ......................BIG SKY (I) ...........................................211 SE SHADOWOOD DR .............SHELTON ..........................WA.......................98584 ..............360-426-0213 ALAN LITTLE .................................APPALACHIAN (N)................................9742 NC 138 HWY.......................OAKBORO........................NC .......................28129 ..............704-485-4756 PETER RUSSELL .............................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..........34 WEST PARK...............................LONDON .........................ENG....................SE9 4RH ............02088570525
C A N A D A JOHN WAIT .................................GREAT NORTHWEST (J) ........................1238 QUEBEC ST...........................VANCOUVER ....................BC ......................V6A4G7 .............604-628-6657 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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USA ALABAMA D/D AL-A AL-B
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TRUSSVILLE MOBILE HUNTSVILLE
BROWN, R TANNER, M DEMPSEY, G
205-680-2621 251-973-1978 256-852-4316
C H A P T E R AL-D AL-F AL-G AL-H AL-J AL-L AL-M AL-N AL-Q AL-S
ANNISTON MONTGOMERY SAMSON ATHENS TUSCALOOSA THOMASVILLE OPELIKA GADSDEN MILLBROOK RUSSELLVILLE
D I R E C T O R S CAMPBELL, K LA BARRE, B COLVIN, D* CHAPMAN, R MURPHY, R LUKER, P SHIRAH SR, R RUSSELL, G WESENBERG, T* SWINDLE, M*
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256-463-5367 334-799-8128 334-222-1294 256-509-2338 205-242-6990 334-682-5592 334-499-5000 256-458-1930 334-264-0685 256-331-2735
C H A P T E R AL-T AL-U AL-V AL-Y AL-Z
MCCALLA DOTHAN GUNTERSVILLE BIRMINGHAM PRATTVILLE
D/D AK-A
EAGLE RIVER ANCHORAGE
L O C A T I O N S TRAVIS, M HALL, S BREEDING, C TURNER, D MCGALLIARD, R
205-744-0192 334-671-3667 256-230-5505 205-956-0590 334-365-7589
ALASKA NORWOOD, S HOEHNE, J
907-696-3551 907-248-5054
Wing World
AK-B AK-M AK-P
FAIRBANKS WASILLA SOLDOTNA
DE HAVEN, P* PETITO, J BIBLE, D
D/D AZ-A AZ-C AZ-D AZ-E AZ-G AZ-K AZ-R AZ-S AZ-U AZ-Y
LA MESA TUCSON LAKE HAVASU CTY MESA SIERRA VISTA GREEN VALLEY TUCSON PHOENIX SCOTTSDALE YUMA PRESCOTT
907-488-8777 907-376-2550 706-781-7400
ARIZONA ALKIRE, A AMMONS, D FIDDLER, S PRENTICE, T HOWARD, L LIBERTY, C BAILEY, J OLIVER, J MCGRAW, C WARD, C GASTON, S
619-741-8893 520-977-0953 928-680-9431 602-438-9660 520-459-0079 520-883-7883 520-404-8345 623-694-6356 480-502-1542 928-782-6440 928-759-9719
FL-1R FL-1S FL-1T FL-1V FL-1W FL-1X FL-1Y FL-2A FL-2D FL-2E FL-2F FL-2G FL-2H FL-2L FL-2N FL-2O FL-2R FL-2W
DUNNELLON ZEPHYRHILLS INVERNESS JACKSONVILLE BCH APOPKA ORANGE PARK GAINESVILLE WEST PALM BCH MELBOURNE MIAMI PUNTA GORDA N FORT MYERS WAUCHULA LAKELAND COCOA STUART FORT LAUDERDALE WINTER HAVEN
ARKANSAS D/D AR-B AR-C AR-D AR-E AR-F AR-H AR-J AR-L AR-R AR-W
BLYTHEVILLE FAYETTEVILLE CABOT JONESBORO HOT SPRINGS FORT SMITH BATESVILLE RUSSELLVILLE CONWAY VAN BUREN BLYTHEVILLE
GLASSCOCK, J BRANDON, N DELLINGER, R COOPER, K HERRING, R GRAVES SR, R WAMMACK, T LOVELESS, J DANNER, B FLOYD, G DUNHAM, B
SUISUN CITY LANCASTER RANCHO MIRAGE PARAMOUNT SAN DIEGO COVINA BURBANK ATASCADERO SAN BERNADINO OCEANSIDE BUENA PARK IRVINE VENTURA VICTORVILLE TEMECULA TULARE PITTSBURG FAIRFIELD ANGELS CAMP DUBLIN REDDING SAN JOSE CLOVIS SACRAMENTO
JOHNSON, W BOWERS, G JARED, S MCSHANE, T* KLOCK, T NEWMAN, G GALLI, N ANGLETON, F DAMICO, S FOLEY, L O’DONNELL, P DIAZ, G JOLITZ, J CRITZMAN, M MERRITT, V BOYAJIAN, G AGEEV, A PALATINO, S SPENCER, L FOSTER, S WILSON, D PORZIO, C MOODY, J HARRIS, R
870-623-4578 479-685-2268 501-944-4705 870-215-2579 501-352-6383 479-629-6003 870-307-9663 479-858-2452 501-730-0827 479-474-1560 870-824-2155
707-429-2920 661-435-6526 760-989-7138 562-920-6564 619-335-3260 951-808-1878 818-398-0763 805-345-8776 909-391-4021 760-476-9450 714-525-3993 949-551-4896 805-216-6661 760-486-3405 951-285-3597 559-638-4931 925-497-4480 707-426-4847 209-996-4664 925-829-3747 530-221-0979 408-710-6227 559-275-7856 209-744-8560
LITTLETON LITTLETON GRAND JUNCTION CANON CITY WESTMINSTER FORT COLLINS COLORADO SPGS AURORA LAKEWOOD PUEBLO MONTROSE
DRAKE, R WHITE, K GEER, D BROWN, L REDLINE, D WILLIAMSON, R CRUZAN, D PONS, J FISHER, F* BRADLEY, D VAILLANCOURT, D
303-933-6073 720-733-2144 970-270-1508 719-372-6498 303-420-0477 970-347-8855 719-433-4875 303-396-5520 720-922-0789 719-671-6242 970-316-1720
CONNECTICUT D/D CT-E CT-Q
LINCOLN FAIRFIELD PUTNAM
BURNS, J POIRIER, J OLSON, M*
D/D DE-A
MIDDLETOWN NEW CASTLE
D/D FL-1A FL-1A2 FL-1B FL-1D FL-1D2 FL-1E2 FL-1F2 FL-1G FL-1H FL-1H2 FL-1J FL-1K FL-1K2 FL-1L FL-1L2 FL-1M FL-1O FL-1Q
MULBERRY TAMPA TALLAHASSEE BRANDON PENSACOLA NEW PORT RICHEY FORT WALTON BCH OCALA DELTONA DAYTONA ORLANDO JACKSONVILLE PALM COAST ST PETERSBURG PANAMA CITY WESLEY CHAPEL CLEARWATER DEFUNIAK SPRINGS MILTON
401-728-6617 203-378-1183 860-923-9966
DELAWARE BROWN, M CAREY, R
302-449-0877 302-378-0247
FLORIDA
March 2013
BERRY, W SHRADER, N STEPHENS, C VAN DAME, N* KENNEDY, F HECKLER, R DONALDSON, D* MCCARTHY, B DENNIS, G* WELLS, G* RUBINO, L GRESHAM, E FITZPATRICK, J JOHNSON, J* SMITH, R DUFFEY, J DUNN III, W SCHUPP, J PRIDEAUX JR, D
D/D GA-A GA-B GA-B2 GA-C2 GA-D GA-D2 GA-E GA-E2 GA-F2 GA-G GA-H GA-I2 GA-J GA-K GA-L GA-M GA-O GA-Q GA-R GA-S GA-T GA-Z
BUCKHEAD MCDONOUGH MARIETTA DOUGLASVILLE HINESVILLE GAINESVILLE DALTON THOMASTON SAVANNAH AUGUSTA COLUMBUS ALBANY LAVONIA HIAWASSEE KINGSLAND ROME MOULTRIE TIFTON WARNER ROBINS JASPER WINDER ATHENS NEWNAN
MARTIN, T CLEMMER, L HICKS, G MORTON, N SEWARD, J KOZLOWSKI, P ROGERS, K REECE, R PAYNE, R CATES, L FUGATT SR, S LIVINGSTON, W BROTHERS, F JONES, P MCCRACKEN, C SERITT, M MCCALL JR, G* HANDLEY SR, R AIKENS, D POWELL, K WHITEHOUSE, P STEWART, D ROBERTS, R
678-725-1632 770-210-8652 404-861-8843 404-761-3775 912-832-4382 770-530-0161 706-673-5584 770-898-8485 912-754-6171 706-860-9238 706-604-0521 229-889-1705 706-356-4966 706-896-9506 989-714-1355 770 547 2091 229-985-2412 229-425-5798 478-365-0841 404-281-5636 770-867-2649 404-379-4060 770-251-2460
HAWAII D/D
LA MESA
ALKIRE, A
ID-A ID-B ID-E ID-G ID-H ID-T
POCATELLO LEWISTON IDAHO FALLS TWIN FALLS COEUR D’ ALENE NAMPA
619-741-8893
IDAHO ORAM, W ERWIN, D ROBERTSON, L BEARCE, T WIDMER, J LEA, B*
208-237-7304 509-751-0846 208-241-9866 208-736-4288 208-660-8520 208-465-9941
ILLINOIS
COLORADO D/D CO-A CO-B CO-C CO-E CO-G CO-I CO-J CO-L CO-N CO-Q
352-489-4078 813-714-1669 352-726-6128 904-745-6414 407-774-0198 904-307-6453 352-375-8781 561-278-6187 321-557-7762 305-232-2882 941-243-8159 239-229-7882 863-773-3648 863-858-0634 321-514-6853 772-216-3768 954-830-7044 863-644-1109
GEORGIA
CALIFORNIA D/D CA-1A CA-1C CA-1D CA-1F CA-1I CA-1K CA-1L CA-1M CA-1N CA-1Q CA-1R CA-1S CA-1V CA-1Z CA-2A CA-2J CA-2K CA-2N CA-2Q CA-2R CA-2S CA-2W CA-C
TIDD SR, A NORTHROP, R HARRIS, R* HOWELL, D RUSSELL, C BIRD, G OLDHAM, S SMITH, C SQUIRES, S LANDSNAES, G CURTIS, R HANNERS, M CARLTON, W* GRIMES, R WEBB, D LONG, K* FELDMAN, R KINSEY, E
863-860-4484 352-668-3164 850-539-5084 813-684-1200 850-232-0365 727-819-1113 850-974-1835 352-854-9416 407-732-4086 386-427-5169 407-977-7089 904-707-4584 386-235-5438 727-525-8020 850-871-2571 813-748-0770 727-544-2961 850-333-3308 850-377-6478
D/D IL-B2 IL-C IL-C2 IL-D IL-D2 IL-DK IL-E IL-F IL-G IL-G2 IL-H2 IL-I IL-L IL-N IL-O IL-PI IL-Q IL-R IL-S IL-T IL-U IL-V IL-W IL-Y IL-Z IL-Z2
AVISTON CRYSTAL LAKE GILMAN LENA MATTOON EFFINGHAM DEKALB LITCHFIELD MT VERNON DIXON GURNEE GALESBURG DECATUR ROCKFORD QUINCY COLLINSVILLE PARIS CARBONDALE PERU OLNEY SPRINGFIELD VANDALIA BATAVIA KANKAKEE NEW LENOX PEORIA CHICAGO
RIBBING, D KATKUS, J BENCE, M MURRAY, L GRABER, J WEBSTER, D JANAS, C FRENCH, R BRIDGWATER, G WARNER SR, T KAHAN, E PEDERSEN, D GAITROS, T BANER, W SAMMONS, R STORY, D WALLER, P SCHLAGER, S PROSTKO, J LEMKE, L LAW, D DEPEW, R CLANCY, T SIPPEL JR, N JUNGER, M HOUSE, M SUNDT, A
D/D IN-A2 IN-B IN-B2 IN-C IN-C2 IN-D IN-D2 IN-E IN-E2 IN-F IN-G IN-G2 IN-H IN-J IN-K
ELIZABETHTOWN LEBANON NEW ALBANY MARION INDIANAPOLIS FORT WAYNE TERRE HAUTE FORT WAYNE ANDERSON MITCHELL WARSAW FORT WAYNE MILAN GOSHEN KOKOMO LAFAYETTE
618-228-7433 815-455-3942 815-432-3121 815-235-3538 217-512-0493 618-238-4324 815-758-0138 618-466-8307 618-244-7420 815-589-3651 847-520-1526 309-342-0073 217-763-2471 941-474-0486 217-228-9170 618-282-4262 217-822-6984 618-985-6687 815-447-2284 618-456-2306 217-787-0072 618-283-1798 815-762-5000 815-937-0849 708-403-8307 309-347-4912 708-287-5613
INDIANA TIECHE, E REMLEY, W* BROWN, J MONROE, R TOWNSEND, G MILLER, D ROBBINS, D* LAMLEY, D* HUNTER, L* WILLIAMS, D SIPE, B JONES, R SNAPP, E KONOPINSKI, J MCMAIN, G* BIBLE, M
812-579-6500 765-362-6765 812-347-3252 765-651-1523 317-423-0581 419-258-9374 765-344-1011 260-337-0007 765-425-5213 812-849-6569 574-372-3200 419-238-0498 812-576-2105 574-674-5635 765-452-9077 765-586-6156
IN-L IN-L2 IN-M IN-M2 IN-N2 IN-O IN-O2 IN-Q2 IN-R2 IN-S2 IN-T IN-T2 IN-U IN-U2 IN-W IN-Z
LIBERTY GREENWOOD WASHINGTON COLUMBIA CITY SCOTTSBURG EVANSVILLE ELKHART PORTAGE RENSSELAER SOUTH BEND UNION CITY HUNTINGTON ANGOLA LAPORTE COLUMBUS BLOOMINGTON
NEWMAN, T* KEITH, J KIEFNER, D* HODSON, D SPAULDING, D CASSITTY SR, R WHETSTONE, J CASE, K DEKOCK, H BERG, V MICHEAU, W CUSTER, S* CRIPE, S ALEXANDER, G BARKER, O MCMURRY, R
D/D IA-A IA-CC IA-D IA-E IA-F IA-H IA-I IA-O IA-S
IOWA CITY DES MOINES CHEROKEE MASON CITY BURLINGTON CEDAR RAPIDS OTTUMWA WATERLOO DAVENPORT SHELDON
D/D KS-A KS-B KS-C KS-F KS-H KS-P KS-Q
EL DORADO WICHITA GARDNER TOPEKA EL DORADO HUTCHINSON WICHITA ARKANSAS CITY
D/D KY-A KY-C KY-G KY-H KY-N KY-S KY-T KY-U KY-V KY-W KY-Y
RADCLIFF LOUISVILLE LEXINGTON FLORENCE SHELBYVILLE DRY RIDGE ELIZABETHTOWN PAINTSVILLE FRANKLIN RICHMOND CORBIN MAYFIELD
D/D LA-A LA-B LA-C LA-D LA-E LA-F LA-H LA-J LA-K LA-K LA-M LA-O
MORGAN CITY BATON ROUGE LAFAYETTE SHREVEPORT WEST MONROE ALEXANDRIA SLIDELL HOUMA LAKE CHARLES METAIRIE METAIRIE DE RIDDER FRANKLINTON
D/D ME-A ME-C ME-D
SABATTUS SANFORD LEWISTON BANGOR
D/D MD-A MD-B MD-C MD-F MD-H MD-I MD-J MD-K MD-L
WALDORF BALTIMORE OXON HILL GLEN BURNIE HAGERSTOWN BEL AIR WALDORF ANNAPOLIS ELDERSBURG EASTON
D/D MA-A MA-F
WESTFORD WAKEFIELD BERKLEY
D/D MI-A MI-A2 MI-B2
RHODES STERLING HEIGHTS ANN ARBOR IMLAY CITY
765-966-8722 317-493-5541 812-882-4385 260-396-2333 812-294-1810 812-983-4209 574-273-3001 219-879-7242 219-987-3225 219-608-1148 260-726-9534 260-356-8922 574-825-1695 219-369-1694 317-727-1472 812-824-9302
IOWA BORSETH, L TILTON, M STOUT, R TOPP, M HUPPENBAUER, L WILSON, C CHAPMAN, J* BAHE, R LAKE, N VANDERPOL, G*
319-337-7407 515-577-6275 712-445-2355 641-797-2951 319-758-1134 319-624-9172 641-932-7612 563-542-5911 309-798-2109 712-446-2430
KANSAS VAN BUSKIRK, G BOCKHAUS, S* ROBERTSON, A CRAWFORD, R SHANNON, G MANN, T MCDONALD, D KISTLER, J
316-321-0896 316-772-6603 785-979-4831 785-764-0630 620-735-4254 620-728-9320 316-650-4549 620-782-9636
KENTUCKY DOZIER, J KRATZWALD, L MUCHA, W NARDI, R GRIFFITH, J DABNEY JR, B PUGH, S MCKENZIE, D TBA, VANDERHOOF, L ABNER, S THOMASSON, R
270-351-1118 502-477-6523 859-885-1238 859-485-1222 502-633-2763 859-446-3013 502-233-5758 606-297-3568 606-309-8342 606-524-2691 270-658-3474
LOUISIANA MAYON, M FRANCO, G JUDICE, J HENRIKSON, E ALEXANDER, F DULL SR, R RYAN, R CAMBRE, J WILKERSON, S GROS JR, A BETER, F SEARELS, M* VINCE, W
985-384-2673 225-751-3735 337-380-9538 318-564-8010 318-855-4543 318-448-0967 985-871-5330 985-688-3449 337-842-7330 504-615-8503 504-469-3178 337-370-8956 985-848-2926
MAINE CYR, A* CHEVALIER, R* ANDERSON, D HUTCHINSON, D
207-375-4811 207-651-4981 207-751-5221 207-745-6722
MARYLAND HARTMAN, R MCCORMICK, T* SIMMS, C PRENTICE, T PORT, S MILLER, S YAGER, G GARDNER, T OWENS, T HORTON, D
301-374-9476 410-787-2584 301-423-1925 410-969-0372 301-491-0362 410-668-1318 301-934-1444 410-255-3672 410-848-8902 443-786-0074
MASSACHUSETTS LEBLOND, K ODIERNO, P GAZARD, M
978-692-1169 978-667-3776 508-789-1720
MICHIGAN BARGERON, K WHITTIER, R MORGAN, B BALDWIN-MARTIN, V
989-689-5443 248-969-0595 734-216-5458 810-346-3541
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MI-C MI-C2 MI-D MI-D2 MI-E MI-F MI-F2 MI-G MI-G2 MI-H MI-H2 MI-J MI-J2 MI-K MI-K2 MI-L MI-N MI-O MI-Q MI-Q2 MI-R MI-R2 MI-S MI-S2 MI-U MI-V MI-V2 MI-W MI-W2 MI-Y MI-Z
MONROE LUDINGTON PORTAGE HOWELL CLARKSTON MARINE CITY DAVISON ROCKFORD EDMORE LIVONIA TAYLOR JACKSON CLARE CLIO BIG RAPIDS LANSING MUSKEGON HOLLAND SAULT STE MARIE CASS CITY CHARLOTTE IONIA BENTON HARBOR DETROIT ST. JOHNS MIDLAND CARO ADRIAN WAYNE HOUGHTON LAKE CHEBOYGAN
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"I have worked with Argus, pestering them actually, for more than 2 years since first viewing CrankCheck™ technology in the form of the Battery Bug. As a result, the product for powersports (BBSBM12-PS) got its own test algorithm and dispensed with its tightly coiled cords in favor of long, straight cords that can be trimmed as necessary. Having tested this device in its various development stages on several bikes and over the course of more than 20,000 miles, I give it my enthusiastic endorsement as the most useful, practical, and accurate device for reporting real time voltage and battery condition. Whether mounted prominently or hidden under a removable body panel for occasional viewing, I wouldn't be without one." Stu Oltman · Senior Technical Editor Wing World Magazine at
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READERS’ RIDES Do you have a good, clear photograph of your pride and joy? This section of Wing World is designed to show off as many bikes as possible. Give us information about your Gold Wing; start with the basics of its year, model and color, then tell a little about what is special about your bike. Send your description and photos to: Wing World Editorial Department, 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or via email to editor@gwrra.org.
2012 GL1800 There’s almost no better time to be out on your Wing than a beautiful fall day! This is my (James “Jim” Thomas, GWRRA #356781, of King William, Virginia) wife, Karen, and my first Gold Wing by the Philippi Covered Bridge in Philippi, West Virginia. I waited years to get my Wing, and it was well worth the wait! My wife and I picked it up in April of last year and already have 15,000 miles on it; we’ve been enjoying this great country—its sites and people—on our Wing.
1999 GL1500SE My (Charles Prewitt, GWRRA #163402, of Windham, Connecticut) Gold Wing is a Pearl Green 50th anniversary edition with well over 100,000 miles on it. Starting in August of 2011, I and two other people rode from Connecticut to Alaska and back, taking 41 days and a little over 14,000 miles to complete the trip. This is a photo of my motorcycle at the edge of the Grand Canyon!
2000 GL1500 This photo of my (Tony Pasch, GWRRA #157644, of Ellsworth, Wisconsin) Gold Wing was taken at the dam at Hells Canyon Creek, on the Snake River between Idaho and Oregon. The road is one way in and out but worth the trip. Our seven-day adventure included me and two friends on Harleys; it was from September 14th to the 21st and was 4,800 miles, with fantastic weather every day. Thanks Honda!
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True North Rides! 2010 GL1800 Here’s a photo of my (Dianne Pederson’s) friend Edward “Ted” Parks (GWRRA #356622, of Sylvan Lake, AB, Canada) with “Gitano”, his 2010 Charcoal Grey Metallic Gold Wing GL1800. The photo was taken in June of 2012 at the Saskatchewan River Crossing, west of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
2004 GL1800 My wife and I (Paul and Ronda Atkinson, GWRRA #324305, of West Kelowna, BC, Canada) took this photo at Sparkling Hill Resort, next to Predator Ridge Golf Course near Vernon, British Columbia. Our ride is a 2004 Gold Wing 1800 in white with a few luxury items, such as Garmin GPS, Sirius satellite radio, MP3 player, Dragon Wings and various other goodies—along with a little chrome!
2001 GL1800A I (Wayne Hilgen, GWRRA #354806, of Blackie, AB, Canada) call this photo of my Pearl Hot Rod Yellow 2001 Honda Gold Wing “Gold on Gold”. It was taken at Barrier Lake, south of Canmore, Alberta on a great fall ride in the awesome Rocky Mountains in September of last year. I’m a proud Member of the Calgary Chapter and enjoy the companionship and fun of my fellow Members—they’re great folks.
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finishing TOUCHES
The Moment
By Paul and Sheila Robino, GWRRA #306424, of Oxnard, California
A moment in time— a moment to ponder, what a beautiful sight.
The road ahead calls out loud, as the traffic passes.
The black Wing sits there like a heavy steed, taking a breath.
I’ll be there, just hold on, my fuel tank is full, my trunk is packed.
The two riders on a break of their own.
Soon the Wing disappears into the tunnel, and the moment is gone.
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You decide to test Technical Contributor Howard Halasz’s overall mechanical skills by asking him a bunch of questions about not only motorcycles but also many other types of motorized (or similar) equipment. You’re sure you can stump him somehow. But much to your surprise, you learn that Howard is skilled in many types of mechanical repairs. Search here to see if you can find all the things on the list that Howard says he is able to fix.
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