May2010

A Look at Riding Gear & Bike Theft Deterrents

23 Highpoints in 17 Days: A Pictorial Trip Log

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“Where’s Wingy”

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I n f o B y t e s Classics Corner: How My Love of Gold Wings Began with a Classic........................22 GWRRA High Mileage Contest ...........................................................................................17 I.C.E.: When You’re “First Up” at an Accident Scene .....................................................18 Product Report: Ultra II Air Mesh Kevlar Jacket and Pant ............................................16 Des Moines CVB: Come Celebrate the 4th of July Holiday .........................................73 D E P A R T M E N T S

GWRRA/Rescue Application ........................................73 Hall of Honor (Full Listing)............................................84 In Memoriam ....................................................................85 International News & Views ..........................................14 In the Zone ..........................................................................4 Just Jokin’ ............................................................................67 Member Benefits ..............................................................68 Motorcycle Goodies........................................................74 News Briefs ......................................................................12

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F e a t u r e s A Look at Riding Gear & Bike Theft Deterrents.............................................................38 On the Road to Bangladesh, The Final Chapter...............................................................42 23 Highpoints in 17 Days: A Pictorial Trip Log .................................................................53 Never Too Late: Wingin’ It with Mom...............................................................................63

Advertisers Listing............................................................67 Another Point of View ......................................................6 Association Leader Listing ............................................80 Bragging Rights..................................................................10 Classics Corner ................................................................22 Classifieds ..........................................................................76 Events and Photo/Other Tours ....................................78 Finishing Touches ..............................................................90 GWRRA Official Products ......................................86-87

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2003 GL1800

This “Memorial Day Salute” photo is of retired U.S. Army man James Duncan’s (GWRRA #249526, of Tacoma, Washington) GL1800 in Old Cody, Wyoming.

“The photo reminds me of the Old West, when cowboys rode into town, tied up their horses, and went for the nearest party place,” says James. “For me, that party was Wing Ding 30 in Billings, Montana.”

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Product Previews..............................................................20 Readers’ Responses ..........................................................8 Readers’ Rides ............................................................88-89 Wing Ding 32 Application ..............................................69 Wing Ding 32 Hotel & RV/Campsite List ..................72 Wing Ding 32 Hotel Map ..............................................71 Word Search Puzzle ........................................................68 Word Search Answers for Prior Month ....................43 Workbench ........................................................................26

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month— What Do You Do to Be Seen?

Motorists most often-noted reason for their crash with a motorcyclist? “I didn’t see him (or her).” We can help change that for ourselves in a variety of ways.

Now there are many theories on what is the best way for a motorcyclist to assure that he or she is seen while riding. In addition, we all have our favorite method of making ourselves more visible to other motorists on the road. Please take just a moment to consider: What is my own favorite method?

What are other riders’ favorite methods? Is there any other method I’d consider adding to my “conspicuity list”?

Of course we don’t all have to follow all of the methods for increasing visibility; however, here are a few tips for making yourself more visible. In addition, I’ve included a photo of one Member who “tops the list” for conspicuity.

Ride with Your High Beams On and Add Other Lighting Features Ride with your high beam on during the day. Some riders also like to use modulating headlights. Illuminated standard, or add-on, lights (such as running lights) in the front or lights on the rear—even the sides— of the bike can help.

Additional turn signal and brake lights also help increase visibility. And you may want to tap your brakes to draw attention when you are slowing down or stopping.

Wear Brightly Colored and Reflective Gear (Also, Use Reflectors and Reflective Tape) Choose bright colors and reflective gear, especially for your helmet and jacket.

Remember that black tends to visually blend into the surroundings, whereas white, yellow, or even red will increase the odds that you’ll register in the peripheral vision of other vehicles’ drivers.

Some gear is even treated with a reflective finish that is only visible at night. Don’t forget also that, if you so choose, you can add reflectors and reflective tape anywhere you’d like to on your gear and/or the bike.

Make Eye Contact Whenever Possible (Also, Watch Drivers’ Heads and Mirrors and Check Your Own Rearview Mirrors Often)

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Use Your Hands and Your Horn Though unnecessary most times because of turn signals and brake lights, extending or flexing your arm is an effective way to raise your visual profile. So, if you’re able to effectively control your motorcycle while doing so, use hand signals as well (however, never take your hands off the handlebars when a turn is underway).

In addition, a quick toot on the horn can draw a driver’s attention and a long blast can make a distinct impression.

Ride in Staggered Formation When riding with a group of other riders, be sure to leave a safe distance around you and ride in a staggered formation. This will help assure maximum visibility.

Making eye contact whenever possible with other drivers—especially at intersections—is one way to be assured a driver has seen you (however, never assume this is true). Also, watch the head movements of drivers through their windows and mirrors in order to anticipate sudden moves. Most drivers won’t lunge left or right without first moving their heads one way or another (even if they don’t check their mirrors).

And whatever you do, don’t forget to check your rearview mirrors often. If a driver does not seem to see you (and, of course, if it is safe to do so), use a hand signal, turn of head, tap of brakes, honk of the horn or any other method to attract his or her attention.

Ride in Open Zones In any grouping of vehicles, there are always some gaps; find these and ride in them. Doing so will separate you from fourwheelers and allow you to keep away from dangerous blind spots. If you are in a blind spot, avoid lingering there (this is especially true of the blind spots created by the A-pillars and C-pillars of cars—those are the front 3/4 and rear 3/4 angle views out of the driver seat).

Remember that passing can be a dangerous maneuver, so be especially aware when overtaking a car or another rider. And vary your speed. Riding along with the flow can make you invisible to other drivers, especially in heavy traffic.

[Source of tips: www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_0504_motorcycle_riding_tips/index.html and www.motorcycles.about.com/od/ho wtoridesafel1/ss/Be_Visible.htm]

To “dress to be seen,” I (Tracy Nix, GWRRA #315567, of Mesquite, Texas) installed modulating headlights, side lights, reflectors, and reflective tape. In fact, a person who saw me pull up to a local Honda Dealer recently remarked, “Now there’s a guy who wants to be seen!”

I hope these tips and this reminder helps keep us all safer throughout this—and all future—riding seasons. And just in case you’re curious, my Top Two conspicuity methods are 1 – “Making Eye Contact and Checking My Rearview Mirrors” and 2 – “Wearing Brightly Colored/Reflective Gear.” Safe and happy ● riding to everyone!

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Wing World

ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW

How to be MAD to Help Make Motorists Aware!

By Frank Albert, Region N Director and Region N MAD Coordinator, Pro Tem

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ith the riding season approaching full swing, it is important to remember that motorists are not looking for motorcycles on the road.

When they do see us, they seem to be frustrated when they encounter a group of motorcycles or even just one motorcycle. And no matter how many campaigns or public service announcements we conduct and produce, motorists still say they don’t see us; this problem doesn’t improve much from season to season.

So, what can be done about it? The Motorist Awareness Division (MAD) of GWRRA is a step in the right direction to solve that problem. The MAD program has a “toolbox” with resources that can be presented in small group settings. These resources help motorists begin to think about motorcycles and to train themselves to look for them.

The toolbox has three PowerPoint presentations that are exceptional with their information and correlation to each other. The first one, called “THINK MOTORCYCLES”, includes two great video clips. The second one, called “SHARE THE ROAD”, is filled with animations of typical blind spots, vehicle turns, and moves that end up as a wreck with a motorcycle. The third PowerPoint presentation concentrates more on blind spots, with some animation to emphasize the risks. These presentations use simple, but amazing, methods to focus your attention to a number of potential problems when motorists are traveling near motorcyclists.

So what can you do to help people in your community think about motorcycles while driving? 1) Contact local organizations like the Lions Club, Rotary Club, Order of Elks, Cosmos Club, and Bridge and Retiree clubs, as well as the PTA and Builders and Military associations. 2) Check with local area schools to see if you can make a presentation in their Driver’s Training classes. You may be surprised at how quickly these groups accept your offer because they are always looking for someone to give a talk at their meetings.

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Because the GWRRA seminars are designed to provide accurate and important information to motorists in these, and many other, civic organizations, you will be doing your community a BIG favor.

In addition, you’ll be helping GWRRA fulfill some of its compliance and commitment in presenting safety information to the general public. (In case you’re wondering, you do NOT have to be pre-certified as an instructor to present any of these seminars.)

Other subtle, yet visible, MAD tools available to you are the new line of bumper stickers that read: “Watch Out For Motorcycles!” So another thing you can do to help people in your community think about motorcycles while driving is: 3) Contact the Phoenix office to get your bumper stickers (and other goodies that are in the works).

And yet another way is: 4) Place one of those yellow MAD signs in your yard, down on the corner, in front of civic buildings, or in front of businesses. The signs are bright yellow with black contrasting lettering and an outline of a Gold Wing. The signs send out a constant message: “LOOK TWICE, SAVE A LIFE” and are sold through Region N. Contact me, Frank Albert, Region N Director, to order them.

So there you have it—a number of tools available to use. All they need is someone to use them, and that someone could easily be you. Think of the good you’ll be doing for your community and the new awareness you’ll be sharing with motorists. Who knows, it could even be your own life that you are helping someone else to save! ●

A Motorist Awareness Division (MAD) sign is just one way to help people in your community think about motorcycles while driving.

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Can You Help Me Out? Hi everyone. I am asking for the help of any and all Gold Wing owners, shops, or salvage yards who can help me find an accessory switch box for the left side of the GL1500 Aspencade. This is the big chrome one that covers the clutch fluid reservoir and has four lighted rocker switches.

When I finally located one in a catalog and went to order it, I was told the part was obsolete. Does anyone have in inventory (or in his or her garage and is willing to sell) a Drag Specialties Clutch Switch Box Part #DS-373780? Or, do you know of any salvage yards that have the part?

Even if anyone has the chrome switch box with no switches, that will work also (as long as the box isn’t damaged). You can email me at valerielengo@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Valerie Iengo GWRRA #245826 Port Richey, FL

I Need to Speak Up I cannot read Mr. Mellinger’s response to your comments about wearing helmets (March 2010 issue, “Readers’ Responses”, page 8) without speaking up.

There are too many points with which I disagree with him; however, let me point out two. In one sentence, he states that “I will occasionally ride without a helmet” while, in the next sentence, he says he is committed to safety. In my opinion, the irresponsibility [of not wearing a helmet] cannot minimize risks, and cannot therefore imply safety.

Also, he implies that riding skills are somehow connected to the helmet issue.

Riding “capabilities” have nothing to do with what one wears while riding. The ability to control a motorcycle is not determined by what is covering the rider’s head; what is inside someone’s head is the determiner. Again, he misses the responsibility issue altogether.

GWRRA recommends that we wear DOT-approved helmets, eye protection, long-sleeved shirts, and jackets (having “armored” protection), long pants (with the same), boots or shoes that cover the ankles, and full-fingered gloves. These recommendations have come about because of proven facts, not because of someone’s whimsy.

In addition, he states that “I have yet 8

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to read or hear a single statistic on the unsafe use of trailers…”; however the unsafe use of trailers is covered fully in our own “Trailering” course in the Rider Ed program. I suggest he take the opportunity to sit through that course.

He says he only wanted to defend himself, and that he didn’t want to offend anyone. He also says we should not criticize “those of us who ride differently”. Not wearing a helmet while riding is much more than simply “riding differently” from others, it is irresponsible.

Irresponsibility is indefensible. And I, for one, will criticize someone who doesn’t wear a helmet for riding irresponsibly because his or her actions cause those around that person unnecessary pain and anguish if he or she is involved in an accident and suffers head or facial injuries.

Bob Thurgood GWRRA #169858 Bothell, WA

Ways to Beat Scammers In the November 2009 issue (p. 10), Mark Leidner warned Members about scammers “supposedly from the U.K.” but with a Middle-Eastern accent. The scam that Mark was faced with is an offshoot from the Nigerian scams that have been around since the early 1970s.

These scammers peruse want ads across our nation and specifically look for people wanting to purchase something or who have items for sale (they’re not targeting GWRRA Members specifically).

The scam I [as a Police Detective] see most frequently is when a person advertises something for sale then the scammer contacts the seller and arranges payment. The scammer then sends the seller a check in an amount well OVER the seller’s asking price and then calls or emails the seller and apologizes. The scammer then asks the seller to deposit the check and to send him the difference (usually around $400 or so).

The seller who falls for this deposits the check and sends the money.

Approximately ten days later, the check

bounces and the seller is now out the [extra] money. By the way, the checks appear to be real and, most times, even the banks cannot tell they are counterfeit until payment is refused.

The best suggestion I can give is to be very aware of any transaction not conducted in person. Ask yourself if that is the way you would conduct business. (In other words, when was the last time you purchased anything and “accidentally” overpaid the selling price by $400 or more?)

I also suggest you conduct an internet search by typing in “scams” or “internet scams” (or anything along that line). And NEVER give any personal information over the internet or phone. Legitimate companies simply do not ask for that information through those mediums.

Stay alert on your bikes and your business transactions. One could save your life, and the other could save your wallet!

Dennis Price Detective, Elko Police Dept.

GWRRA #292939 Elko, NV

How GWRRA Changed Our Lives My husband Tim and I bought our first Gold Wing in 1984 and have been GWRRA Members since 1985. Overall, we have never been disappointed in anything GWRRA does, has had to offer, stands for, etc. We’ve also always enjoyed the events we’ve been to, and the Members we’ve been with have always conducted themselves in a respectable manner.

Personally, GWRRA has done several things for us, but the one thing that always comes to mind for me is that it’s helped me to become more outgoing.

How? By my wanting (and having to) meet and speak to new people. GWRRA has been very good to—and for—us. So thanks GWRRA for being there!

Bonnie Nagy GWRRA #29011-01 Cabot, AR ● Wing World

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

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Member Honored for 25 Years of Dedicated Service

Memorial Day: Member Keeps Remembering Because “Freedom isn’t Free”

Last month, we mentioned that our Chapter (MA-B) recently honored one of our own, Steven A Sheaffer, (on right) for his commitment to motorcycle safety. In this issue, we’d like to take a moment to explain why.

Steve is not only a Charter Life Member of GWRRA (#7560) and a Charter Member of MA-B, he is also a Grand Master Tour Rider (#546), an MSF RiderCoach Trainer, and a Seminar instructor. But we feel, what is most important of all, is that he has been our Chapter Educator for Cape Cod, Massachusetts, for 25 years!

In addition to receiving an embroidered Chapter Jacket and a Certificate of Appreciation from his Local Chapter presented by Chapter Director Vasco Nunez, Steve was given a second certificate of recognition and a “certified” Gold Wing belt buckle from our District Director George Mayo.

Lastly, Steve was awarded a Certificate of Recognition from our GWRRA Executive Director Melissa Eason, who noted his special achievement in an additional document.

It goes without saying that our Chapter is extremely proud of Steve’s dedication to motorcycle safety. To us, he is an honored VIP! [Submitted by Ron DeMello, GWRRA #159342 East Falmouth, MA.]

GWRRA Life Member, Mike “Flagman” Bowen, of Flushing, Michigan is a Patriot Guard Rider who—despite a diagnosis of cancer four years ago—continues to ride in escort of soldiers’ bodies.

Recently, as seen here, he escorted the body of Sgt. Lucas T. Beachnaw from the airport to a funeral home in Lowell, Michigan.

Bowen’s dedication to honoring fallen veterans is so deep, in fact, that it is where he gets his nickname. “Flagman” comes from the fact that he carries the POW/MIA flag with him as he runs toward his goal of a one mile run for every soldier who died or is still listed as missing in action in Vietnam. (Bowen needs just over 5,000 more miles in order to reach that number—58,226.)

Bowen has attended about 130 funerals since 2006, and says, “As I sit here, my mind is on our latest Hero (KIA 2/5/10), Sgt. Dillon Foxx, 22, from Traverse City, Michigan. His body is coming in soon, and I hope I can shovel out the old Duck (my 1990 Gold Wing), but I’ll be there reguardless.”

Mother’s Day: Back to Her Co-Riding Roots This is my wife, Sue, and her mother Margaret Conn, who is 88 years young and started her co-riding career in the 1930s.

We had to get the carburetors rebuilt on Sue’s ’98 sidecar rig; that way her mother could go for a ride when we arrived at her home in Lewes, Delaware from our home in Ocala, Florida.

The thing was, when she saw the yellow 1800 she said that’s the one she wanted to ride. And, truth be told, she rode on both.

As we got on the bike to start home, I asked Margaret if she was packed up to go with us. She said she hadn’t packed but said that I could certainly leave the Gold Wing with her!

[Submitted by Larry and Sue Ross, GWRRA #124463, of Ocala, FL.]

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Mother’s Day and Memorial Day: Both Holidays Apply!

I recently had my 2005 GL1800 triked; and when I rode it home for the first time, my mother-in-law, Agness Kleckley, was waiting. She insisted on a ride and my son, Ben Rogers, agreed (posing here).

Now, understand, Agness was 91 years old at the time, and this was her very first time on a motorcycle! Then again, she has always been adventurous!

As a young woman, Agness was a First Lieutenant in the US Army Nurse Corps. She waded ashore on the beach during the Normandy Invasion and helped set up the first field hospital (MASH Unit) on Omaha Beach. She won the Bronze Star Medal for her actions in saving the lives of wounded soldiers. And, this was not the first time she talked someone into giving her a ride. Also during WWII, Agness talked her way onto Field Marshal Montgomery’s personal plane for an aerial view of the battlefields!

I think that, sometimes, we tend to forget that women are veterans too.

[Submitted by John Rogers, GWRRA #232448, of Charleston, SC.] ● Wing World

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Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau.

Well, it was not our intention of an April Fool’s joke for “Wingy” (seen here) to be missing from the April 2010 issue of Wing World. It was simply an oversight, and we apologize to the readers.

In order to make it up to you now, we invite you to scour the pages for TWO “Wingys” this issue.

That means twice the fun and two times the opportunity to win $50! Just search for one Wingy, or both, this time around and send in your entry. Wingy is now located (most often, but not always) within the editorial text or photos. (For complete rules and eligibility requirements, see page 67 of this issue.)

Wisconsin Dells—site of a Bunkhouse Campout this August— holds the title of “Waterpark Capital of the World®”.

First Bunkhouse Campout to be Held this August In an attempt to gather together Wing riders everywhere who enjoy the camping aspect of riding, a first-ever campout for Bunkhouse Campers is slated for this August in Wisconsin (all other campers and tents also welcome).

This year’s campout will take place at Sherwood Forest Campground in Wisconsin Dells, on August 13 and 14, 2010, and it is advised to make reservations early. For more info, contact Ken at (708) 203-8699. A vote will be taken and next year’s event will possibly be located in a different city and/or state.

The contact info of the campground is Sherwood Forest Campgrounds, US Hwys 12&16, Wisconsin, 53965-8401; (608) 254-7080. Cost is only for the campground site itself (approximately $26-28 per night).

2010 Mississippi District Rally will Again be in Tupelo After twenty-one years of presenting our District Rally in Biloxi, Mississippi, a number of conditions on the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina made relocating our rally site to another location a necessity. It was announced during the Closing Ceremonies of our 2008 Rally that we would present the 2009 District Rally in Tupelo, Mississippi. And, for 2010, our rally will again be in Tupelo.

Soon after our 2007 rally in Biloxi, a fact-finding team visited a recommended facility in Tupelo. Afterward, their excitement over the opportunities the BancorpSouth Arena had to offer was apparent. They said the facility would meet all the basic requirements and could easily be seen and reached from the exit off the main 12

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highway. It also had plenty of parking space available, which would make it possible to offer an ARC, ERC, and Trike course all in the same area! Plus, it had the ability to house inside vendors and had a fully-fenced outside vendor area. Lastly, there would be enough individual, fully-enclosed classrooms for our numerous RED, LTD, First Aid/CPR, and vendor seminars, plus an arena with plenty of seating area in front of an elevated stage (for the Talent Show and Closing Ceremonies). We smiled so hard it made our eyes water; it would be a brand new world for us in 2009!

And since then we’ve heard many times over from our guests that our 2009 District Rally was one of the friendliest they’d attended anywhere. We feel that was due in no small part to the wonderful people of Tupelo, including the city’s Convention & Visitors Bureau. And even though the unusually rainy and chilly weather last year cancelled travel plans for some registered guests, 24 Districts and seven Regions were represented. In addition, we had 53 vendors.

For 2010, almost all of the vendors have again reserved their spaces, and we will open the doors at 12 noon on Thursday for guests to visit their booths. In addition, activities galore will abound Opening Day, including a self-guided observation run, seminars, and Bingo. That evening, a Social Event for our Fully Registered District Rally Guests will be held, followed by a Lighted Bike Parade throughout downtown Tupelo (escorted by the local Motorcycle Division of the Tupelo Police Department).

Friday morning will begin a full day of activities, along with numerous seminars. Also, the Games and Game Prizes area will specialize in fun for all ages and stages, with arguably the best games found at any rally. For instance, 2009 guests enjoyed indoor games such as Putt-Butt, Marble Drop, Darts, and Ole Time Pinball, just to name a few. Tickets earned by playing the games are then drawn throughout each day for prizes. After the Games, we will again offer Bingo. Or guests can stroll to downtown Tupelo, which is within walking distance, to shop. Our Talent Show Friday evening—which has been hailed as one of the very best in GWRRA—is always well-populated by Members who have almost too much fun performing their talents to the best—or worst—of their abilities.

Classification of the bikes will begin Saturday morning, followed by the Bike Show. On-bike games will also be held Saturday. And, to add to everyone’s enjoyment, the always popular Ohio Purple Peddlers will be back in Tupelo for 2010. What a crowd-pleaser these ladies are!

Tupelo is a quaint, picturesque town that boasts many restaurants, from all the famous fast food outlets to fine gourmet dining.

Lodging is also plentiful, with a variety of national chains and a number of “Mom and Pop” motels. To learn more about Tupelo and its amenities, treasures, and historical significance, visit www.tupelo.net.

In addition, Tupelo is located on lines between Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, and Jackson, Mississippi, making it an easy destination to reach. For those wanting a leisurely ride, the Natchez Trace Parkway is a pleasant and relaxing trip that leads directly to Tupelo.

So make plans now to visit Tupelo and the 2010 Mississippi District Rally this October 14, 15 & 16. Who knows? You might even see Elvis! Ya’ll come!

For more information, pictures of past events, and our Rally Flyer and Registration Form, visit www.miss.gwrra-regiona.org.

[Warning: This website is Rated GT (Good Times)!] ●

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“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.

Chapter ON-Q Challenge: Share a Cup with a Brave Canuck Challenge Quebec’s Chapter Q is putting forth a Chapter Challenge for all Chapters in Region K—Share a Cup with a Brave Canuck™.

Chapter Directors in Region K, please ask one of your Members if they would be interested in heading up this challenge for your Chapter, pass the information that was emailed to you on to your representative, and let me know by email if your Chapter has decided to participate or has declined. (We would like to have some idea how many there will be entering.)

The Share a Cup with a Brave Canuck challenge ends on May 31, 2010, so please make sure that all Tim Horton’s Cards are collected at that time and forward your cards to the Toronto Emergency Medical Services, which sponsors the programme, shortly after you have collected them. (See aforementioned email for this information.) Then, please let me (Don Hicks) know by June 4, 2010, how many cards your Chapter collected (my email address is donfayhicks@gmail.com).

We’re hoping to have this Challenge recognized at the Rendezvous in July; it will also be posted in our newsletter. The 2009 Challenge aims to raise 12,000 Tim Cards for our brave women and men of the Canadian Forces serving in Afghanistan! We would like to send a personal message of “thank you” to our Canadian Forces troops deployed in Afghanistan. Currently, there are approximately 2,900 CF members serving there, and our goal is to provide each member with three or four $10 Tim Cards which can be used at the Kandahar Base Tim Hortons outlet. As troops rotate through the base, they will be provided with your Tim Cards, your special message, and your gift of “sharing a cup”!

Specifics of the Challenge are available at http://www.torontoems.ca/main site/news/recent-news.html or by calling Ric Rangel-Bron of Toronto EMS at (416) 3922125 or (416) 806-5119 (cell).

[Submitted by Don and Fay Hicks, Chapter Directors of ON-Q.]

my 1988 GL1500 from Brisbane, Queensland to Sydney, NSW to compete in the 2009 World Masters Games. On the way, I stopped at Tamworth, NSW (the Country Music Capital of Australia). I took a photo of me and my Gold Wing in front of the rather large Golden Guitar.

On the way back I stayed overnight at a very little town right on the border of QLD and NSW called Texas, Qld. I came down to Australia in 2004 from Vancouver, BC, Canada after taking early retirement and brought my Gold Wing with me.

Hello from Iceland

Hello, this is a photo of my (Hannes Gilbert, GWRRA #262496, of Keflavik, Iceland) 1994 Candy Apple Red GL1500SE was taken on a sunny summer day in 2008 at the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. I found this Wing in New York and imported it to Iceland in the fall of 2006. At the time, it had only 12K miles on it; it now is up to 38K miles.

I went to Wing Ding Europe 2007 and, from there, down Europe and home, by ferry, from Norway. The trip was over 7500 kilometres and trouble-free. Best regards from Iceland to everyone!

[Submitted by Hannes Gilbert, GWRRA #262496, of Keflavik, Iceland.]

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In addition, many of our tours are now close to 50% off and airfare, hotels, dinners and other activities are much cheaper now than ever before.

For more information, visit www.bluemountain.is/rental.com or call + 354 578 7860. ●

2009 World Masters Games in Australia Recently, I (Mike Barnes, GWRRA #87995, of Boondall, Q Australia) drove 14

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50% more impact than Tri-Armor, is comfortable to I thought, Hmm…I’ve never heard of Kevlar, but they wear, is fully perforated and breathes (allowing make bulletproof vests out of it, don’t they? almost total air flow), and can be worn inside the So I called Motoport and was connected with jacket and pant in Velcro-secured pockets (it does not Wayne Boyer, the owner of the company. We talked in his Ultra II Air Mesh need to be strapped on the body). for awhile about my riding style, the gear I’ve The authorKevlar Jacket.

Quad-Armor will not move upon impact and owned, and my want for something in summer riding gear that actually feels safe. (I’ve had numerous summer riding out- increases overall weight of the jacket and pant by approximately 3.5 pounds. Its four-layer system is the highest rated impact-absorbing fits, but none of them ever felt really safe; they felt “flimsy” at best.)

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In a few weeks, the package arrived on a Friday just before a Rain and Cold Weather scheduled ride around New Jersey with some friends. I had ordered Besides actual impact protection, a key feature of protective the Ultra Air Mesh Kevlar II jacket and pants, with the Two-part AeroTex zip-in liner, and as much reflective material on the back, sleeves, gear is its ability to protect the rider from the elements. The jacket and and pant legs as was available. In addition, I opted for the Quad pants I bought were equipped with the optional zip-in, two-part AeroTex liner for protection from wind and water. With it, I can ride in Armor upgrade (from Tri-Armor).

As promised, it took about an hour for the Kevlar and Quad temperatures ranging from -20 to +85 degrees F. When the liner is Armor to mold to my body. I now had the reassurance of Kevlar with out, I can ride in temperatures from +65 degrees F and up.

To put this to the test, I used the jacket and pants on an eightthe best breathability I have ever experienced. Aside from my R1150R, I was beginning to feel this protective gear (at just over $750 for both) day ride from New York to Kentucky and back. On the second-to-last day, in Virginia, the skies opened up relentlessly. Cars on the road would be, by far, the best investment in my own safety. were driving no more than 20 mph and with hazard lights blinking as they went. When I arrived at my destination, the proof was in a What the Experts Say about Kevlar Kevlar® brand fiber is an innovative technology from DuPont dry shirt and pants! that combines high strength with light weight to help dramatically Testimonial and Contact Info improve the performance of a variety of consumer and industrial Though I’ve been fortunate enough not to have to personally products. Groundbreaking research by DuPont scientists in the field of liquid crystalline polymer solutions in 1965 formed the basis for test its impact protection, one rider wrote this to Wayne: “I was hit the commercial preparation of the Kevlar aramid fiber. Lightweight on my bike when an 18-wheeler smashed me from behind. I was and flexible, Kevlar has evolved over four decades of innovation. sent head over heels yet walked away. The suit looked trashed in places but, after cleaning it several days later, looked brand new— [Source: www.dupont.com.)

Kevlar is the strongest fiber known to humankind, is made by not a scratch on it. I can’t say enough about it!”

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High Mileage Program

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is very proud to announce a new Membersuggested Contest! This contest was sent to us by Brian Roundtree from Woodstock, Georgia, will begin April 1, 2010, and will run through October 31, 2010. It is just as it sounds.

The Member who has driven the most number of miles on his or her motorcycle or trike between these dates will be honored as the winner of the first GWRRA High Mileage Contest.

It is an honor program, meaning that you are taken at your word and you provide the mileage in the database. This database is a website that will be accessed from GWRRA’s Home Page at www.gwrra.org. There you will find a link to list your name, Member number and mileage driven for each month.

The data will automatically update and put each rider in order of the highest mileage first, second, etc. The winner of the GWRRA High Mileage Contest will receive recognition on this website, GWRRA’s Home Page, and in an article in Wingin’ It, our electronic newsletter, as well as a special certificate from the Home Office.

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Open to current GWRRA Members only Beginning and ending mileage must be given on your entries into the database Mileage is to be calculated on a single bike or trike and not cumulative from multiple vehicles (no commercial vehicles are allowed)

This contest is for the pure fun and enjoyment of riding. It has seen very much success in other organizations, so let’s have fun with it and, remember, we are all on the honor system.

Ride safe, Ed Price Marketing Director, GWRRA

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“In Case of Emergency” is a Wing World department we hope to include as often as possible in the magazine. It is our hope that the opinions and advice shared in it will provide useful guidance to riders on ways to prevent and/or treat emergency situations that may arise on our roadways.

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ICE: When You’re “First Up” at an Accident Scene B y H a n k Wa t e r s , V A - A C h a p t e r E d u c a t o r a n d M S F I n s t r u c t o r I recently saw an ad that stated that 95% of the time we, the general public, arrive at the scene of an accident/crash first. Rather ironically, in the last four weeks—between my son and I—we have both arrived at an accident scene before the 911 Responders. So the ad speaks some truth to me.

In each incident—and because of the Basic First Aid training we have both received over the years—we were each able to render appropriate First Aid to the injured accident victims until paramedics arrived on the scene.

A motorcyclist is very vulnerable to being injured in any crash in which they are involved. Our injury rate (as well as the severity of the injuries incurred) is higher when compared to auto accident injury data. Therefore, active risk management while riding—combined with effective protective gear—can certainly help us to avoid some crashes ourselves and, when unavoidable, at least reduce the risk of severe injuries.

But what happens, as motorcyclists, when we encounter an accident involving someone else and we are the first ones on the scene? I know of no rider who starts their day out looking to ride to the scene of an accident. However, these scenes do unfold in front of us randomly and with little warning.

Well, that is just another example of how our GWRRA safety program can help us, even when the crash does not involve us—or anyone else in our riding group. The safety program provides an accident response course that helps riders learn key steps that are important and should be done at any accident scene.

Though taking the course itself is the most helpful way to learn these basic responses, I will highlight some of them here as refreshers for those who have already taken the course and as suggestions for those who have not yet taken the course. (If you’ve not already guessed: If you have the opportunity, I strongly suggest taking the course.)

Steps to Take at the Scene of an Accident/Crash

● First: Secure the area so that you and other motorists and bystanders do not become injured while trying to help. ● Second: 1. Provide First Aid to the injured.

2. Communicate the need for further assistance.

3. Secure the injured parties’ equipment.

Especially as motorcyclists, one of our best strategies for these three steps is to take the time before we ride to assign roles (such as 18

“who will secure the area”, “who will handle communication for assistance”, and “who will handle First Aid”) upon arrival at the scene of an accident. When we discuss this all beforehand—and assign predetermined roles to all the different riders in our group—organization at the scene can exist somewhat because we are not then having to quickly decide these roles during such a critical and emotion-filled time.

More Points to Ponder

Today’s cell phones—with their 3G and 4G networks, GPS technologies, etc.—have made the world seem much smaller. However, they still do not guarantee we can call for help or that help will reach us in a timely manner. In fact, it seems at times that our “instant communications” have created an expectation that—at anytime and anywhere— First Responders are immediately available and only moments away and that we, as the first people on the scene of an accident/crash, need only assure the injured that help is on the way.

In reality however, in many areas of the United States and abroad, you may well be hours away from medical help. In such cases, we could find that we, ourselves, may make the difference for injured victims— either by helping them directly with First Aid, riding to get help, sending others to get help, or even having to transport an injured person in order to reach medical care. Therefore, it’s helpful to prepare for “worst case scenarios”.

Closing Thoughts

GWRRA promotes and encourages every Rider and Co-Rider to take First Aid training and to carry a First Aid kit on the bike. And our Riders’ photos in Wing World each month tell us why, as motorcyclists, that preparation is especially important. After all, we Members travel everywhere we possibly can on our Wings. And it is the skills, knowledge, and equipment that you have with you at the scene of an accident/crash that may well make the difference for the injured person.

If you can’t take a First Aid course at a GWRRA rally, why not take one at a local Red Cross, community college, or adult education center? Then, after earning your First Aid certification, remember to advise your GWRRA Chapter Educator. In addition, consider completing the necessary forms in order to receive your Rider Safety certification.

If we’re all prepared, we’ll all be there to help each other—and other motorists who share the road with us while riding. And, as happened to me at the accident scene I first described, if a young girl then asks you if you are a doctor, you’ll know what to do: Just laugh, tell her ● no, and feel thankful that you were able to help out her sister.

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BIG BIKE PARTS’ LED LOWER FOG LIGHT KIT FOR THE GL1800

Big Bike Parts® says that, as the market leader in quality Gold Wing Fog Light Kits, it has just made your riding world a safer and brighter place to ride by now offering an LED Lower Fog Light Kit for the GL1800.

The company says that these LED lights provide a bright white light that is low and horizontal, which is great for rain and fog or highlighting deer and other wildlife at night. To help insure you are getting the quality light you deserve, Big Bike Parts says it has designed the photometrics to improve your safety and achieve DOT approval, providing more illumination for you to see and be seen while also creating better reaction time and a safer riding experience.

These 3 1/2” lights are fully adjustable for driving, which allows you to place the light where you need it. Rubber isolation bushings provide a stabilized, vibration-free light that is water-sealed for weatherproof assurance. Big Bike Parts says that, as always, these kits are easily installed and come with its OEM quality, illuminated switch for either a standard GL1800 or for the airbag model.

Part Number 52-805 Standard MSRP is $399.95; Part Number 52806 Air Bag MSRP is $399.95. For more information, visit www.bigbikeparts.com or call (715) 234-3336.

ADAPTIV TECHNOLOGIES INTRODUCES ITS NEW ADAPTIVMOUNT Adaptiv Technologies showcased their new AdaptivMount™ Motorcycle Accessory Mount line at the Dealernews International Powersports Expo in Indianapolis this year.

The company says that it designed AdaptivMounts to mount electronic and other accessories to motorcycles and that they feature AdaptivSorb™ AntiVibration Technology. They add that this technology significantly reduces the amount of vibration transferred from the motorcycle to the device.

“The AdaptivMount line came about as a direct request from our customers,” says company CTO 20

Adam Gold. “When we first introduced the TPX TM Radar Detection System, we made some mounts to complement it. Our customers were impressed by the quality and the design of our mounts and started asking us to make mounts for other devices. We took it one step further and added a vibration dampening system to the mounts.

Through careful design and material selection, we are able to reduce vibration transferred to the device by over 50% compared to other products in the market.”

The Adaptiv Mount Motorcycle Accessory Mounts are scheduled to be available this Spring. For more information, visit www.AdaptivTech.com or call (866) 232-7848.

GENES GALLERY INC INTRODUCES NEW HONDALINE T-SHIRT Gene’s Gallery says it is excited to introduce the new Hondaline Pride & Glory Gold Wing T-Shirt. This preshrunk, 100% cotton black shirt carries the Pride & Glory logo, along with the new Gold Wing Eagle emblem, on the front of the shirt.

Sizes are available from Medium to 2 X-Large; MSRP is from $19.99 to $21.99. “Don’t miss out on the newest Gold Wing shirt!” says Gregg from Gene’s Gallery.

For more information, call (417) 831-6592 or visit www.genesgallery.com.

QUAYSIDE PUBLISHING GROUP’S NEW BOOK FOR HANDLING HEAVYWEIGHT BIKES Quayside Publishing Group says its new title, Maximum Control: Mastering Your Heavyweight Bike, is aimed at helping owners of bigger bikes get the best ride out of them. The group says the book addresses every aspect of riding—steering, positioning, braking, and carrying a passenger or a heavy load—and offers clear information on differences in equipment, even tires, to provide the reader with information to handle one’s bike like a pro.

A 12-year MSF-Certified instructor, author Pat Hahn is also the author of other motorcycle skill books, including How to Ride a Motorcycle and Ride Hard, Ride Smart.

Title: Maximum Control; Author: Pat Hahn; ISBN-13: 978-07603-3674-8; MSRP: $24.99. For more information, visit www.motorbooks.com. ●

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y name is KD, and I grew up riding my brother’s dirt bike around the cranberry bogs of Massachusetts in the ’70s.

In 1978, I obtained my learner’s permit. Then I borrowed a friend’s motorcycle and practiced, practiced, practiced until I felt comfortable enough to go get my license. Finally, off to the DMV I went and, thankfully, returned with my motorcycle license!

Afterward, my then-husband and I lived south of the Mason-Dixon Line. And, for me, my Gold Wing was love at first sight—which is how it most often is, right? It was in July of 1986 when we walked into the local Kingsport, Tennessee Honda dealer, and I spied the most beautiful Honda motorcycle I’d ever seen—a Wineberry GL1200 Interstate.

Two weeks later, we went back and rolled it off the showroom floor. That’s when the real adventures began!

The only problem was that we had two young children at the time and needed to find a babysitter when we wanted to ride. But, oh, the places we would go! All I could think about was having another Wing for me to ride so that both of our children could experience what we were seeing as we rode the back roads—all those little cafes and country stores off the beaten path!

So, in January of 1988, I submitted a “want ad” in the form of a poem to Wing World magazine. I was overwhelmed by the responses of available motorcycles, but only one met my specific desires. And so numerous phone calls and photos (via snail mail) later, she was delivered in March, sight unseen. The GL1500 came from a fellow GWRRA Member who lived in Mt. Gilead, Ohio.

KD with the classic Wing that started it all.

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Wouldn’t you know, that morning it started snowing here in Tennessee, and I was so scared he wouldn’t be able to deliver it. How disappointed I would have been!

But much to my surprise, the bike appeared on the back of a pickup. And it was “Oh so beautiful!”—just a plain-Jane type of Gold Wing that I could “dress up” in all the chrome and whatever else I wanted. Shortly thereafter, I enrolled in a Motorcycle Safety Foundation beginners’ class. It was one grueling, but very satisfying and worthwhile, weekend.

With more practice, I was able to ride with a passenger, though at first just for short trips around town. Soon, though, I rode with a passenger out of town, then, little by little, onto the highway. And before I knew it, it was time to plan a week-long vacation trip. (Our family trips always included some history and fun stuff for the children, which also made it easier for them to write their back-to-school essays of “What I did for summer vacation”.

In fact, our trips even included numerous GWRRA events, like one in Nova Scotia, Canada, and Wing Dings, like in Madison, Wisconsin, Tulsa, Oklahoma, etc.)

The summer after my first “ride with a passenger”, I enrolled in the Experienced Riders Course and took the “Lady” (as I like to call her) through the course. I learned so many things about myself and about the capabilities of both me and the Wing.

Later, my son was 18 years old when he and I both took the MSF Instructors course in Tennessee and became the only Mother-Son team teaching in Kingsport at that time. (We are no longer instructors, but I do take the ERC every three years to update my riding skills.)

V i r g i n i a

Twenty-two summers have come and gone since I got my own classic Gold Wing in 1988, as have the over 145,000 miles I’ve ridden (though I still have 12 more contiguous States to go!). I have made new friendships, seen a lot of beautiful places, reached my Lifetime membership with GWRRA, and have grown up a son and daughter with three beautiful granddaughters.

Best of all, I met my soul mate five years ago and have become remarried. This is a man who enjoys the open road at the spur of a moment, just as I do. And, two summers ago, I had the opportunity to help my then 9-yearold granddaughter learn to become a passenger. She also has now had not only the experience of touring the beautiful roads that her mother grew up loving but also of loving the GWRRA family.

Over the years, I’ve added a Panasonic AM/FM, CB radio, driver and passenger floorboards, a backrest, driving lights, and a bit of chrome (plus, I pull a 1988 Time-Out trailer that I bought brand new). I’ve also had to replace two stators (one as recent as July of 2007 on our trip to Massachusetts) and a 1500 rear end and housing and, last fall, had the engine completely rebuilt. I’ve done the general maintenance of oil changes, plugs, and filters myself.

Even though I purchased a Metallic Blue 2007 VTX 1300S two years ago, I still have my classic “Lady”. And I still have many more adventurous miles to ride and new friendships to be made with her. ●

KD’s “newest” Wing, a GL1500 she bought in 1988.

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

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

Knock at Take Off Hi Stu, I have a 1983 GL1100 with less than 70,000 miles on it. I got the bike a year and a half ago. When I first got it, I had no trouble with it. Now, when I take off from a stop, it has a knock in it. After that it does fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Dennis Hanks Don’t have my GWRRA number just yet!

Tell City, IN Denny, I’m assuming you’re referring to a spark/compression-related knock, and not a rod knock. Your issue could be caused by incorrect ignition timing (stuck vacuum or mechanical advance mechanism), combustion chamber deposits, or a lean condition caused either by carburetor issues or a vacuum leak—test the vacuum advance unit for leakage. If the knock only happens after the engine has warmed up, you might have a restricted cooling system.

Sorry to be so vague, but there are too many possible causes for me to point directly to any one of them without examining the bike.

Stu

1981 GL1100 Brake Bleeding Stu, I am in the process of rebuilding the brake calipers on my 1981 GL1100I as I did several years ago. Last time, I recall I could not get any resistance to brake lever (or pedal) movement, although manual bleeding would result in bubbles of air/fluid escaping from the bleeder, and I don’t remember what I had to do to finally solve the problem.

I have already rebuilt my rear caliper this time, and I am again experiencing the same problem. I poured brake fluid into the caliper prior to inserting the piston and poured fluid into the caliper fitting prior to attaching the banjo brake line fitting. I did not drain the fluid from the reservoir or master cylinder.

I am just using the old “pump, hold, and turn the bleeder screw” method. Any sugges26

tions? Thank you.

Randy Bridges GWRRA #117366 Statesville, NC Randy, air can often become trapped in the master cylinder, especially when the angle of the cylinder is level or banjo-down.

I suggest that you bleed the master cylinders by using the pump-and-hold method, but crack open the system at the master cylinder banjo fitting rather than at the caliper bleed screw. Naturally, protect all parts of the bike from possible fluid spray or drips. When all air is purged from the master cylinder, the fluid escaping the banjo fitting will be free of bubbles. Then bleed as normal at the caliper. Banjo fitting bolt torque is 22 ft. lbs, and I suggest installing new sealing washers at those points.

Stu

Cooling Fan on 1995 SE Stu, I read your technical Q&As in every issue. My question is this: I have a 1995 SE 1500, with around 26,000 miles on it. I bought it new in 1995 and just love it, but I am not sure if the cooling fans are working.

The reason for this is my temperature gauge will get halfway between the center of the green and red (about the 3/4 mark on a gas gauge), and I do not hear the fans running.

Let’s say that this happens only when driving in traffic around town on 80 degree F or above days. The minute I can get speed up and get some air flow, the temperature goes back to the 1/4 mark or just above and remains there. Do you think there is a problem, or am I just a worry wart? Thanks for your help.

Dennis Smrdel GWRRA #122535 Lincoln, MT

Oil Viscosity Stu, you have made a mistake, though one of only a few. In the March “Workbench”, you state on page 38 that if your bike is an ’06 or later model, 10W30 is the oil recommended for all conditions.

I have an ’06 GL1800 and, on page 154 of my owners manual, it clearly lists that SAE 10W40 is the oil to use for all conditions.

That’s what I use. Always enjoy your “Workbench” articles.

Bill Duvall GWRRA #116151 Edmond, OK Bill, either you have an owners manual for a previous model, or you misread the material. I’m looking at page 154 of the ‘06 manual as I type this, and this is what I see.

Stu

Dennis, the GL1500 does behave a bit differently in cooler conditions than when the ambient temperatures are 80 and above.

What you’ve described to me seems completely normal. In order to determine whether your cooling system has a problem, allow the bike to continue idling after the temperature gauge reaches the 3/4 mark. It should go no higher. If your fans are working, and if the cooling system is clean and unobstructed, the fans will come on at just about the 3/4 mark on the gauge. After a few minutes, you should notice the temperature headed back down towards the gauge’s halfway point where the fans will turn off.

This cycle will repeat until the bike gets back up to highway speed. But if the temperature continues to climb to the red zone on the gauge, we’ll need to determine whether the condition is caused by a restricted or Wing World

under filled cooling system, a faulty fan switch, or low system voltage.

Stu

Centramatic Wheel Balancers Hi Mr. Oltman, I love the “Workbench” column and would like your opinion on the Centramatic Wheel Balancers. I’ve had problems with tires wearing out on my 2007 Gold Wing. I only have 24,000 miles on my bike, and I’m on the fourth set of tires. I have been keeping a close eye on the tire pressure.

All my tires have been Dunlop Elite 3s, and I was wondering if I should try a different brand of tire. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

Via email, Jim Dornan Jim, I’ve never examined the Centramatic product or even read their literature, so I’m unqualified to offer an opinion—on the Centramatic wheel balancers. But I am qualified to offer an opinion on your tire wear.

You’re averaging around 6,000 miles per set of tires. Most 1800 owners average around 12,000 miles. I had a rider in my shop the other day with 14,000 miles on a set of Dunlop Elite 3 tires, and his rear tire had at least 50% tread remaining. I was tempted to say I didn’t believe him, but I’m sure he was telling me the truth.

So what’s going on here? Should you need to purchase special equipment just to get the same average tire wear that most others get without it? I don’t think so. I have no idea how much you weigh, whether you ride with a passenger and/or trailer, or what exactly “keeping a close eye” means. But one thing I’m sure of is that your tires are being subjected to overloading or under inflation—possibly both. I see no other plausible explanation.

Stu

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Stu, thank you for your feedback. I try to keep 36-38 psi in front and 40-42 in back.

Total rider weight is approximately 500-525 lbs. Sometimes I pull a trailer but not too often. The Centramatic wheel balancers are advertised in the GWRRA magazine, so I thought maybe you or some of the GWRRA Members might have some input about them.

Thank you so much for your quick response.

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your tires are horribly out of balance right now. I’m not speculating that the Centramatic product doesn’t balance tires, only that tire balance isn’t your main issue.

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Stu

Heated Grips Not Working 2000 GL1500 Carb Rebuild Kits Hi Stu, my friend’s 2000 GL1500SE with over 90K miles runs great but gets poor gas mileage. At idle, the engine is running rich and has fuel dripping from the hose connected to the top of the carburetors. The left carb shows some brown sooty build-up on the slide while the right carb looks clean.

We suspect a worn float valve in the left carburetor and would appreciate your advice.

To avoid the high cost of OEM parts, we have searched the Internet for an aftermarket carb rebuild kit. Lots of kits are available for earlier models, but the suppliers we’ve found don’t offer kits for the ’99 and ’00 models.

Thanks for your help.

Len Ellis Life Member 45258 Helotes, TX Len, my experience with aftermarket carb kits has been less than satisfactory, to be polite. As long as genuine Honda parts are

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Stu, thanks for a great column and your service to us all.

I purchased a 2007 GL1800 with 7,000 miles and installed an Ultimate King Seat.

They didn’t offer a seat heater option.

Come cold weather, I discovered that the grip heaters did not work. I asked my dealer to check them out and was told that the grip and seat heaters “are on the same circuit” and so neither will work unless both are present. He also said we could not fashion a “cheater plug” to satisfy the circuit. We attempted transferring the heating element from the OE seat but were unable to.

Stu, I can live without the heated seat but really would like to have the heated grips. Can you offer any suggestions on how to activate them? Thanks.

Larry L Stone GWRRA #307788 Bluefield, WV Larry, the components in the Comfort Package can’t be ordered a la carte (except as

repair parts) and can’t be used separately. I wish folks would think to ask the questions before finding this out the hard way. The only suggestion I could offer would be to purchase a variable heat controller from Hot Grips, and connect it to your existing heated grips after disconnecting them from the OEM circuitry.

Stu

Fixing a GL1800 On/In a Trailer Hello Stu, my new GL1800 with airbag is still located at the dealer, and I have been looking forward to bringing it home for more than three months now.

Usually, our riding season in Denmark starts early March, but this winter is quite unusual—it’s still freezing hard by midFebruary.

Anyway, I want my bike home soon so I can mount all the accessories I have purchased for it. I have checked the Owners Manual as well as my Clymer Manual, but neither of them specifies how to fix the bike when it needs to be transported on a trailer.

The Owners Manual states that you shouldn’t strap anything too tight over the seat to avoid damage to the seat heating system. Of course the crash bars are the main fixing points, but they are located in a very low posi-

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tion and, to avoid the bike from tilting during corners, it should also be fixed from some points located higher on the bike. Can you give me advice on this? The challenges are the same on ferries and car trains, so I expect that the problem is quite common. Thanks.

Steffen Feddersen GWRRA #169600 Albertslund, Denmark Steffen, remove the left and right frame side covers, and attach tie down loops directly to the frame rails underneath.

Stu

Battery Bug Reading Hey Stu, I read your August 2009 product report on the Battery Bug and thought it would be great for us since my wife and I travel alone and do a lot of long-distance touring. So recently I purchased one and installed it in the passenger’s left elbow compartment of our GL1800.

It’s out of sight, yet handy and close by if it ever decides to beep. I simply removed the seat, drilled a small hole through the side of the compartment, then fed the harness from the inside of the compartment along the frame rail, protecting and securing it all the way, and then dropped it down to the battery. Finally, I secured the harness at the compartment hole with a tie wrap both inside and outside and sealed it with clear silicon. It’s perfect for us.

However, I have a problem. On page 29 of your article, you state “…I saw the voltage reported as 12.4 volts. That battery was at least 50% discharged. Had I ignored it any longer, it likely would have suffered permanent damage.” My battery health shows 69% graphically and by the blinking indicator. My recent start indicates 93% by the blinking line, and there are no battery indicators in the lower left or right. However, the battery alternating voltage indicator has read 12.4 volts for the three weeks it has been installed, even after 100-mile rides.

Today, after sitting for three days, it reads 12.5 volts for the first time, which correlates with the 12.55 volts indicated on my Fluke 73.

The Yuasa sealed battery, installed by a Honda shop for the previous owner, is a YTX20 HLBS and is three-and-a-half years old. The bike is ridden every day or so and rarely, if ever, sat for more than a week during the last three years. It starts and runs perfectly, even on the rare occasions reverse is used.

Now, to my question: In view of the 12.412.5 volts stated above, do I have a damaged battery? If so, can I still trust the 69% battery May 2010

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health and 93% cranking performance which have stayed steady since it was first installed?

Is it possible my Battery Bug is reading optimistically high in those areas? Or do I have an alternator problem that is not allowing the battery to fully charge?

Please give me your best shot, Stu, because we’re hoping to hit the Al-Can Hwy this summer—alone, as always. Thanks.

Dave and Margaret Smith GWRRA #127462 Merritt Island, FL Dave, the Battery Bug is a wonderful tool, but the information it provides is widely misunderstood. While it’s possible that your Bug isn’t performing correctly, I doubt that’s the case.

Here’s why. One advantage of using the Battery Bug is that it doesn’t report Battery Health. It reports the battery’s Cranking Health in the vehicle in which it’s installed. For instance, a much smaller battery that’s in perfect condition would be reported as bad, simply because it didn’t have the CCA necessary to turn over the big Wing engine while maintaining sufficient voltage to fire the plugs. On the other hand, a much larger battery (like one under the hood of a diesel pickup) that was in terrible condition would likely be reported as good, because though it may not start a diesel truck, it would

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still have plenty of capacity to start the Wing.

Get the idea? The Battery Bug is all about the ability of the battery, regardless of its size, original CCA rating, or present state of health, to reliably start the vehicle in which it’s installed.

The Yuasa YTX20HL-BS is a beast of a battery for its size—310 CCA, as opposed to the original 270 CCA battery that came in the bike. It was originally designed to crank high compression, modified V-twin engines. So it’s entirely possible that even though it may be partially sulfated, undercharged, or damaged, it could still have the CCA necessary to get the job done on your Wing—which is exactly what your Bug is telling you. And with an averaged Cranking Health reading of 69% and easy starting, I’d say that battery has some good service left. When it gets on the “slippery slope”, the Bug’s Cranking Health average reading will begin to decline. My hunch is that the previous owner didn’t ride the bike as often as you and didn’t use a battery maintainer. Therefore, that battery became a bit sulfated and lost capacity early in its life. But it could still have as much capacity as the original 270 CCA battery did when the bike was new. The battery referenced in the Wing World article is an OEM battery in a Yamaha FZ1. It’s badly undersized for the application. So even when new and in perfect condition, it was

reported by the Battery Bug as having only 50% Cranking Health. Unlike the battery that’s now in your Wing, this Yamaha battery couldn’t suffer much discharge or sulfation damage before being unable to start the bike.

Here’s what you can do to ease your mind before your trip, assuming the Cranking Health is still high. Attach your Fluke meter to the battery terminals, and place it somewhere you can view it from the front of the bike. Turn on the key, and twist your GL1800’s throttle grip wide open. (caution to other readers – do not attempt this on any model Wing other than the GL1800) Hold the throttle wide open to prevent the engine from starting, and crank the engine for 5 seconds while observing the voltage reading. If the stabilized reading is 10.5 volts or greater, your battery is still performing fine. Then start the engine normally, and allow at least 8 seconds for the alternator to come on line. When it does, it should cause the voltage reading to climb to approximately 14.2 volts.

That would confirm proper charging system operation and eliminate undercharging as a possible cause of the lower-than-normal open circuit battery voltage.

Stu Hey Stu, I’m sorry for the delay in responding. We’ve been on the road!

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Thanks for your detailed explanation of why my “beast of a battery” may still be fine, even though it is not all it could have been. If only it hadn’t been allowed to sit for long periods of time; I know that to be the case because lack of riding is exactly why he sold the bike to us.

So, I ran your “full throttle” test as well as your charging test, and it passed with flying colors. I’ll continue to monitor it and repeat those tests before our summer trip, just to verify there is no significant degrading over time.

Thanks again for your excellent advice, and keep up the good work.

Dave

got to reconnect at least one of the three wiring connectors behind that left radio control panel.

Stu

’96 Gold Wing Trouble Hello, I have a ’96 Gold Wing. At 90,000 miles, it developed a rattle in the left side of the head area. New timing belts did not change the noise, which can be heard in front and around the alternator area. The alternator dampners seem good.

The noise is only there when the engine is cold. After the engine warms up, the noise

goes away. It sounds to me like it may be the hydraulic lifters. It’s been there for about 10, 000 miles and has never gotten any louder.

Thanks much for your advice and diagnosis.

Jerry E. Jones GWRRA #113204 Winter Haven, FL Jerry, I believe you’re correct about it being due to a lifter. Try running for about 500 miles with a half quart of Marvel Mystery Oil in the crankcase (do not fill the engine above the full mark on the dipstick), then replace the oil and filter.

Stu

Dave, now that you know the Battery Bug is telling you the truth and has “got your back”, so to speak, you can be assured that it will report any degradation over time without the need for further battery testing on your part. That’s the beauty of the Cranking Health concept and the reason I was so hot for Argus to get the Bug on the market. Have a great trip.

Stu

Audio Main Unit Hello Stu, thank you for the service you provide to Gold Wing owners. My bike is an ’06 Airbag model, one of the first that came out mid-2006.

My bike went into a Honda shop because the heated grips were not working. The bike was fixed; but when I got the bike home the same day, I noticed all of the switches on the left panel were not working. I took it back to Honda, and it was given extensive troubleshooting, including ordering a special diagnostic tool from Honda. They determined the Audio Main Unit was not working and insisted there was nothing they did with the heated grips that would cause that type of problem. That was a hard pill to swallow, but I could not prove otherwise. This is a very expensive unit (on a good day, $1,600).

More than a question, I just wanted to bring this to your attention and maybe you do or do not have thoughts about it. I do notice the (new) part number, 39115-MCA-A82 replaces an old part # 39915-MCA-A81. I have tried to get information on why it was replaced but have found nothing.

Anyways, thanks for everything you do.

Via email, David Mauger David, if the audio unit was working when you rode the bike in, I seriously doubt it went bad just sitting there in their shop. Of course, they could have damaged it somehow. But my hunch is that after completing the repairs and during reinstallation of the body pieces, they forMay 2010

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Engine Problem Hi Stu, I am having a problem with my 2002 Honda Gold Wing 1800. After a ride of three or four hours, I turn the key to stop the bike and it keeps running (it reminds me of a car when it diesels after it’s shut off).

At first I thought it was the fan, as the noise seemed to be coming from that area, so I removed the fuse but the noise kept on. It wouldn’t stop, so I disconnected the battery to stop the engine and it kept running. All the time it sounded as though the valves were trying to leave the engine. If I turned the key back on, the engine would run normal. I had to put it in gear to stop the engine.

I hope you can shed some light on what is happening and what needs to be done to fix it.

Via email, Bill Mayo Bill, the engine isn’t running with the key off. You have a stuck starter solenoid, and the electric starter is continuing to crank over the engine. The starter is also running continuously when the engine actually is running.

Stu

GL1800 Problems Stu, about three weeks ago I, with a lot of help, installed a Roadsmith trike kit on my ’05 GL1800. It took two days, and we had no real difficulty. I put 100 miles on it, and everything worked well.

The next week, we installed the tripletree 5.5 degree kit. I had trouble disconnecting the connectors that come up through the steering stem (cancel unit). This whole installation was slow...directions were not clear to me. Anyhow, the bike/trike cranks and runs like normal but a number of things don’t work that did work before the triple-tree installation: turn signals, hazard signals, reverse, right mirror light, and I get an error message when trying to adjust the suspension pre-load.

On advice from several others, I replaced the cancel unit and the cancel subwire bundle. This had no effect. Maybe the wires to the handlebars were harmed. I don’t know enough about the electrical system to proceed. So I’m asking you, what might I have done to affect all these systems?

I read all your “Workbench” articles and am impressed by your insight and knowledge.

I would like to hear what you think about my problem.

Randall Evans GWRRA #243130 Newberry, FL

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Randall, I can only guess that you either damaged some wires or accidentally unplugged a connector somewhere (firm grasp of the obvious). But without the ability to examine the bike, I’m as helpless in this situation as you—almost. The place I’d suggest starting the exploration is with all connectors involved with the cancel control unit. Then follow that wire bundle away from the steering head and into the main harness. Also remove the under covers from the handlebars, and examine the wires in there for shorts caused by pinching them with the cover screws.

Stu Stu, thanks for responding so promptly to my problem. I am somewhat embarrassed by what happened. I enlisted the help of several different people at different times because I needed the physical assistance.

Someone (could have been me) bolted on the left handlebar without checking for the wire bundle running alongside the base of the handlebar. Three wires inside the bundle were crushed and made good contact with ground.

The big clue was 2 blown fuses (I think 19 and 21), which immediately blew when replaced. That’s when we felt that we were dealing with a short circuit, and the first place we looked was the left handlebar.

Although we could not see anything wrong when we removed the handlebar, there it was. We had to remove sufficient plastic to get enough slack in the wiring bundle to solder the wires back together. After removing the damaged parts of the wires, we had to add about 1.5 inches to bridge the gap (heatshrink was slid over the wires before soldering).

All is well now. Everything worked as soon as the pinched wires were repaired. In all, probably 15-plus man-hours were spent on this problem. However, my newly triked 1800 is functioning very nicely. It handles much differently than the bike version—not bad, just different.

Again, I appreciate your advice. You were right about the pinched wiring. I enjoy your column; each writer presents a pointed mystery for you to offer advice and, frequently, a solution. Keep up the good work...lots of us need the help.

Randall

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this, I have easy access to the radio speakers.

I want to replace them with better speakers (these have had their better-sounding days), but they want to know the wattage and ohms output to match speakers. They say I can do better than 10W and 3 ohms.

Is there a speaker that you would recommend, or do you know the output of the radio?

The bike is a ’95 1500 Wing. Thanks.

Ralph Van Dorsten GWRRA #264357 Beamsville, Ontario, Canada Ralph, there are several vendors who advertise in Wing World that sell speakers specifically matched to your GL1500 radio’s requirements. J&M and Big Bike come to mind, and there are others. Bear in mind the fact that your radio doesn’t have the output power necessary to drive monster speakers.

Those who say you can do “better” likely aren’t aware of that fact.

Stu

in the future can help other Wingers.

Thanks for your column.

Mark Seibel GWRRA # 272849 Springvale, ME Mark, has any work been done on or around the steering head at about the time this problem started? Your problem is one of inadequate slack in the throttle cables. This could be due to over tightening of the cable adjuster either at the handlebar or lower down. It could also be caused by something being jammed between the cable and other parts of the bike.

Stu

Hi Stu. I took the radio system, etc. off and checked the throttle cables, and you were right. The cables were not "sliding" in the holder attached to steering head. The culprit was the clutch cable had wedged beside the cables. I reshaped the holder to allow free movement and stopped the problem. Thanks for the help.

Mark ●

GL1500 Engine Surges Hi Stu, well it’s that time to start clearing the dust off the cover and getting the Wing ready. We have a few more weeks up here in Maine before riding.

My question is: The last ride I did in the fall, my 1993 GL1500A scared the heck out of me while I was making a right turn at low speed and the engine tried to accelerate.

I thought it was something I did while making the turn, but it did it several times after that (again, while making a right turn at low speed). It had my attention up, so it did not take me by surprise.

While putting it in the garage, I turned the wheel all the way to the right upon parking and the engine surged to 2500 rpm and stayed there until the wheel was backed off toward the center. It does not do this when turned to the left. The throttle, when turned, responds as normal in all positions unless the wheel is turned to the right. Any point beyond 3/4 turned, and the engine surges.

I have no idea what to even look for that would cause this. The cables seem to be clear and not kinked. My guess is something came loose. Can you shed some light on this and what to look for. Is this common on this model?

I have always been impressed with your “Workbench” section in Wing World and hope the (possible) database 34

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Riding Gear, SAFETY GEAR,

and Bike Theft Deterrents

By Dean Scott, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Sources include: www.ride4ever.org, www.articlesbase.com/motorcycles-articles, www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_safety, and www.motorcyclesafetyinfo.com

Riding Gear that also constitutes good PPE (personal protective equipment) is always a good idea.

So instead of just covering up, why not cover up with the best protective equipment you can afford? (And, as summer approaches, remember that one piece of oftoverlooked PPE is a cool vest to avoid dehydration and heat exhaustion.) And though keeping your bike safe is secondary to personal safety, we’ve included a few ways to do that as well.

First, let’s start with some Basics of PPE and bike theft deterrents, then we’ll look at a real-life example of how PPE protected a motorcyclist during a crash. Lastly, we’ll present some PPE products and ask the manufacturers/distributors that all-important question—What is the best safety aspect of your product?

Some Quick Basics on PPE and Bike Theft Deterrents The most important recent technological advance in helmet construction is the foam lining inside of the helmet. Polystyrene foam (to be precise, expandable polystyrene foam or EPS) lining absorbs and diffuses the energy of an impact. Most shells are made of fiberglass or plastic; however, higher-end helmets are also available in materials such as Kevlar and carbon fibers.

Finding a well-constructed jacket made of ballistic nylon (aka Cordura nylon), leather (at least 1 millimeter thick), or Kevlar should be of primary concern. The stitching should be strong and enforced at the elbows and shoulders. In addition, it should include heavy padding (or armor) on the elbow, spine, and shoulders. A jacket in a high-vis color (such as bright orange, Day-Glo yellow, or lime yellow) and with retro-reflective materials (such as glass bead and microprism) is a plus. Like a jacket, good pants will be made of the same types of materials.

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Boots should have a short heel and be at least 6 inches tall to offer some ankle protection. Leather is a great choice for a boot, and make sure the boot has a good, durable rubber sole that provides traction and slip resistance. The thicker the sole, the more the boot will absorb the vibration of the bike.

One of the most unique advances in PPE lay in the technology surrounding cooling vests. Now, a liquid-cooled microclimate vest is available (like one from Veskimo) that can circulate ice-chilled water in order to keep a rider’s core cool even in the hottest of environments.

Though gloves and eye protection are not covered here, obviously they are also important PPE. Gloves are commonly made of leather, Cordura, or Kevlar and some include carbon fiber knuckle protection (or other forms of rigid padding) plus wrist protection. For eye protection, resistance to shattering and anti-fog capability are two of its most important aspects.

Recent technological advances in bike theft deterrents include sharply reducing the size of some alarms, rendering the bike unable to start if the device is not unlocked, and also the ability of at least one company (RoadLoK) to be able to quickly reproduce lost keys.

A Real-Life Example of Good PPE to the Rescue On Sunday, January 10 of this year, Tom Pitton’s motorcycle went down at 45 miles per hour in Palm Springs, California. It was a terrifying moment for the 68-year-old, who wound up sliding down the roadway on the right side of his body.

“The whole pile of metal, plastic, and me came to a halt near the curb with my right leg pinned under the bike,” he recalls. Though Tom had no serious injuries, just sliding along at such a rate of speed and for so far on the asphalt could have left extreme road rash on his legs, but he didn’t have any. Why? Tom’s legs were protected by his Diamond Gusset Defender Motorcycle Jeans, which are specifically designed for motorcycle enthusiasts (www.gussetclothing.com). The jeans have woven Kevlar sewn into three areas—the hips, knees and seat—to help protect riders from road rash in precisely this type of emergency situation. And the woven Kevlar layer not only protects against road rash but also helps prevent other serious injuries that can occur during a crash.

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Best Safety Aspect: “Riding warm, dry, and comfortable allows the rider to focus all his/her attention on the ride. A focused rider is a safer rider.”

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JACKET FOR HER Girl Gear, LLC’s 2010 Riding Jacket Basic Specs: Improved sizing to fit the chest and front of women without over-sizing the jacket; added vents; reflective piping and panels; waterproof zippers; jacket runs lower in the back (to cover the seat) but higher on sides (hip length, to avoid jacket rising and bumping into helmet while seated); added zippers to wrists/forearms to add gloves.

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BOOTS Dayton Boots’ Classic Driver Updated in Red Basic Specs: Retro classic in Fireball Red; 6” top; Goodyear welted construction; black engineer leather and red leather heel; Necord-oil-proof corded soles.

Best Safety Aspect: “Dayton’s offer as safe a quality leather boot as you will find anywhere in the world. Materials for both are unchanged heavy duty leather construction, leather midsole, genuine Goodyear welted construction and longwearing, non-slip outsoles.”

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CHAPS Wing Gear and Choko Design’s CHAP-EZs Basic Specs: Snaps around rider’s own belt; made of leather or textile. Textile CHAP-EZ available in sizes XS to XXL; Insulated textile CHAP-EZ with wind cuffs for cold weather riding available in sizes XS to XXL; Leather CHAP-EZ available in sizes XS to XXL / Tall sizes XS to XXL. Best Safety Aspect: “Made of 600 Deniers nylon or leather, yet easy to put on with full side zippers.”

MSRP: Textile, $69.95; Insulated Textile, $79.95; Leather, $134.95.

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HELMETS Marshall Distributing’s Gmax 17 Helmet Basic Specs: Very lightweight, thermo-plastic alloy shell; D.O.T. approved; removable outer flip tint lens; industry leading eight vents for maximum air flow; Coolmax comfort liner (to move moisture away from your body); removable, washable, interior; speaker pockets for easy communication system installation.

Best Safety Aspect: “The superior lightweight design prevents head and neck fatigue keeping the rider more aware and alert of his/her surroundings.”

MSRP: $79.95 (989) 872 2109 or www.marshalldistributing.com

Basic Specs: Perforated textile shell; CoolMesh™ lining (allows for cooling air-flow); improved armor that’s hidden inside; 1000 denier Cordura® along the sleeves and back; low-profile EVA elbow and spine pads to provide extra protection. Comes in a wide variety of colors for both men and women, machine wash/dry.

Best Safety Aspect: “They have the highest level of Cordura abrasionresistant protection available in a motorcycle jacket. Plus, they’re super lightweight, airy summer jackets (without the sportbike mesh-look) that are styled to take a rider from the road to the restaurant and anywhere in between.”

MSRP: $179 (866) 265-2403 or www.classyrider.com May 2010

Scorpion Sports, Inc.’s EXO-900 TransformerHelmet Basic Specs: True 3-in-1 helmet that quickly converts from a full-face helmet to a flip-front modular to a 3/4 open-face helmet; peak sun visor included.

Best Safety Aspect: “The EXO-900 helmets meet or exceed the highest safety standards and are both DOT and ECE approved.”

MSRP: $279.95 (888) 672-6774 or www.ScorpionUSA.com

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COOLING VESTS Comfort Riders, LLC’s Comfort Rider Cool Vest Basic Specs: Phase Change Material (PCM) technology developed by NASA (acts as a heat sink, wicking heat away from the body core and protecting the vital organs); once charged (takes 20 minutes), it maintains 65 degree F temperature throughout entire heat absorption process (special cooler available that holds spare PCM packs); adjustable straps; heavyduty front zipper for easy “off-on” entry.

Best Safety Aspect: Heat is a major issue, and the worst way to “stay cool” is to leave your jacket at home. In the past, riders were forced to use the evaporative-type vest which they had to soak in water and then put on wet. PCM vest cooling lasts longer and is more comfortable than ice packs; it provides hours of dry, cool comfort and works well in all kinds of heat, no matter the humidity.

MSRP: Small (under 100 lbs.) and Standard (Medium to 1XL), $129; 2XL-5XL Extended, $185.

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ADDITIONAL VENTILATION Roadtrip, Inc.’s Aero-Strip Basic Specs: Nylon mesh ventilation panel for Cordura motorcycle jackets.

Best Safety Aspect: “The Aero-Strip is a double layer of mesh material to provide maximum ventilation like having a screen door on your jacket. The Aero-Strip and the vent-strip offer heat relief in seconds.”

MSRP: $49.94 (with Shipping, Inc.) (800) 379-2201 or www.zip-r-strip.com

BIKE THEFT DETERRENTS FreyMoto Industries, LLC’s Cyclone 866F Motorcycle Security System

Veskimo’s Personal Cooling Systems Basic Specs: Four sizes of vests (S, M, L & XL) fit individuals with chest sizes ranging from 30 to 66 inches and waist sizes from 28 to 62 inches; icechilled water is supplied to the vest from either a 9-quart or 4.4-quart cooler or a wearable Hydration Backpack via a high-efficiency 12V DC pump.

Best Safety Aspect: “Our vest functions as water-cooled underwear keeping ATGATT riders cool in the hottest and most humid conditions, not only providing personal comfort, but also helping increase rider alertness, while eliminating the debilitating effects of heat stress.”

MSRP: For solo riders the 9 Quart Personal Cooling System consisting of Vest, 9 Quart Cooler and Power Cord is ideal, $299. For applications where less space is available, the 4.4 Quart Mini Cooler System consisting of Vest, 4.4 Quart Cooler and Power Cord is ideal, $279.

(877) MY-VESKIMO (877-698-3754) or www.veskimo.com

Basic Specs: Dual stage shock sensor that is fully adjustable; internal digital tilt sensor (sensitive to three degrees of change in inclination); internal back-up battery can blast the siren for up to 2 hours after power is disconnected; internal engine immobilizer; easy five-wire installation; internal 120 dB Piezo siren. (Installation kits are available for all years of Gold Wing and Valkyrie motorcycles.)

Best Safety Aspect: “Our device withstands the test of time, utilizes the latest technology to deter theft, has minimal battery drain, and is the most compact all-in-one alarm on the market.”

MSRP: $199.99 (800) 374-0933 or www.freymoto.com/cyclone_866F.php

RoadLoK Security’s Anti-theft System

SAFETY VEST Antennaflagstore.com’s High Visibility Safety Jacket

Basic Specs: Available in Safety Yellow; windproof and waterproof lined coated polyester; full zippered front with zippered pockets; elastic wrist cuffs and drawstring bottom hem.

Best Safety Aspect: “Our jacket is ANSI class 3 approved with 2-inch Scotchlite reflective stripes on the front, back and sleeves. The two reflective stripes on the sleeves allow you to be seen very clearly at night.”

MSRP: Small through X-Large, $48 (2XL-5XL additional cost); Custom logos can also be printed on the front or back.

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Basic Specs: Won’t damage the bike if you forget to unlock it; endorsed by GEICO and offers GEICO insurance premium discount; American-made; made out of 6061 Billet Aluminum (and the locking pin is made out of hardened stainless steel); lock cylinder is an Abloy lock cylinder. (Works on 2001 – Current Gold Wing) Best Safety Aspect: “This system totally secures the front wheel from all movement so if the rider forgets to unlock it, it will simply stall the motor if the clutch is engaged. No reminder cords necessary. This is the world’s only motorcycle anti-theft system that is permanently installed on the bike so it becomes a part of the motorcycle. Because of this, the rider doesn’t have to carry the lock when riding.”

MSRP: $325.00 for XGC-318-0100 (Silver) or XGC-318-0110 (Black) (888) ROADLOK or www.roadlok.com ● Wing World

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[Ed. Note: Several years ago, Steve’s solo motorcycle journey on his GL1800 took him from the United Kingdom and across Europe and Asia to Bangladesh in just under a month-and-a-half. A book of the title below was compiled by Capital Wings rep Ray Brooking from Steve’s emails, texts, and mobile calls to Ginny and Yetti. They have been kind enough to share Steve’s incredible journey with us. Enjoy!]

Reprinted with permission by Steve “Taz” Taslim • GWRRA #249686 • Essex, United Kingdom

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hen we last left Steve “Taz” Taslim on his journey, he had just arrived in Delhi, India—after starting four-and-a-half weeks earlier in the United Kingdom and riding through many countries, including Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan. Steve had just experienced his first time on the trip of running out of petrol and was also anxiously awaiting his chance to see the Taj Mahal. Here is the final Chapter of his several-continents ride to his goal of Dhaka, Bangladesh…

Author Steve Taslim on his GL1800 (aka Tango 1) in India and on “The Road to Bangladesh.”

Monday & Tuesday, 1 & 2 December – India Message from Steve: Thank you for your good wishes. Not long to go; done 600 miles in two days. I hope to be at the Taj Mahal in Agra. I am in the pink city (Jaipur) with “Delhi Belly” and a chest infection. I am locking the bike away and using the tourist bus, as I cannot leave the bike anywhere.

Had an accident with a bus that hit me in traffic; I was stationary at the time. He had no insurance (they don’t use it out here) or Wing mirrors (they fold them in, in case they get struck). There was light damage only; I just 42

toppled over onto an adjoining car. I said to that driver, “Why didn’t he stop?” “What for?” came the reply.

So there you are, it is a very exciting continent. The roads are well-tarmaced, and most of the people are charming and helpful.

Wednesday, 3 December – India Message from Steve: Just a few more lines…I hope I ain’t boring you all. Tomorrow I’m heading for Taj Mahal, 265 kms away. I got some compound and wiped off the grey paint left by that bus. Tango has had a wash and tidy up. She is looking sexy, and a lot of elephants want to date her. No chance, she’s mine.

You should be getting photos soon.

There’s a problem with my phone server here;

after 10 a.m. British time, I cannot receive or make calls. Maybe it will change at my next destination.

It seems that everywhere I’m about to go, bombings happen. I see in the news that Bangladesh has had some bombings—six killed. India has also closed the border, so I don’t know if or when I can cross.

Who said Winging is easy? But I will get there, I’m sure. Thanks again to all the Regions for your support. Hope to be back before Xmas.

Thursday, 4 December – India Message from Steve: The Taj Mahal is awesome and beautiful! And I managed to see it for nothing (it cost 750 Rupees), but my taxi Wing World

driver showed me it from the other bank (it is on a bank of a very low river). So tomorrow I will take Tango and see what we can come up with [from another viewpoint], though I am limited to the piccys I can take of the Taj Mahal.

After that, it’s on to the East toward Calcutta— 1,296 kms via Varanasi and Khanpur and who knows what. I’ve still got chest trouble, but something (like Benalin) is keeping the bronchus open. I still have to keep the bike undercover; it causes traffic jams

and gets to be a bit too much in this heat. Still, I suppose Tango likes it because she’s a tart really.

The food’s okay if you like curry with everything. But no moaning…it’s an adventure, and I’m getting a tan.

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

Did you find all the words listed for last month’s Word Search Puzzle on Zoo Inhabitants You Tried to Dodge on Your Wing? If not, here is the answer key for that puzzle, located on page 36 of the April 2010 issue of Wing World.

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Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, December 5, 6, & 7 – India

Monday & Tuesday, 8 & 9 December – India

Message from Ray: No word from “the traveller” again today. I tried his phone, but it must be playing up again.

I spoke to Taz’s daughter tonight, and she said she spoke to him yesterday via a land line so he’s okay and making his way to Calcutta.

She said he has relations there [in Calcutta] so, hopefully, we will get some info on his latest hop across India.

Once in Calcutta, it’s only a short 150mile ride to [his goal of] Dhaka in Bangladesh.

As long as the border is open, he should be home for Christmas.

Message from Steve: I left Varanarsi (the holiest of Hindu places) and rode for 13and-a-half hours. I covered 540 miles, and my “arse” was tender. Tango has been happy, as some of the roads have been tarmac, though we still cannot get used to people coming the wrong way on a dual carriageway, especially at night with no lights on and no street lighting.

We are now in Calcutta and, for two days, Tango has been locked away resting, since we still have to get to Bangladesh. I believe the border has closed because of bombing; we will see. There’s a petrol strike here at the moment.

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I have sent the disc, which has 148 photos (if it doesn’t send you to sleep). So far, I have done 7,300 miles, not counting the Channel crossing and the 650 Tango spent on top of an Afghani coach to get past the Taliban (bast*$#s). Anyway, I hope to do the last 500odd miles and get home in time for Chrissy.

Message from Ray: I spoke to Taz today; he’s not getting a signal all the time on his phone, and the Internet is very slow—when he can find a place that has it, that is. He did say he sent an email a few days ago, but I never got it. It was about Varanarsi, where he stayed. He said they do cremations by the river 24 hours a day. Taz [an undertaker] just cannot keep away from work, can he?

And I never knew that he was born in Calcutta. He visited the place where he was born (I think it was a hospital) and said it looked like a B&Q (a British retailer). I asked, “What’s with the trolleys outside [of it]?” He said he was caught out by the petrol strike and had to buy some from a local to get him into Calcutta.

If the border is open, he hopes to get to Dhaka in the next few days (about another 500 miles). Then, after Tango 1 is safely on her way home, he will come home—could be the 16, 17, or 18 of December. As soon as he reaches his goal, I will let all of you kind people who have pledged money know where to send it.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10, 11, & 12 December – Bangladesh Message from Ray: Well, he’s done it— The Road to Bangladesh has been completed!

I’ve still not gotten any emails from Taz,

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but when I spoke to him on Saturday he was just 150 miles from Dhaka. (He did say he was going to try to email me some of the nitty details of the journey from Calcutta to Dhaka, but obviously no joy.) At that time, Taz said his mileage to date was 7,800, not including Tango’s 650-mile coach ride and the ferry from Dover to Calais.

And he said Tango had another runin—this time with a man on a pushbike, and this time she lost a Wing mirror. But after a row with the rider, it was on the road again.

(What insurance details?)

Taz says he hopes to get Tango crated and flown back to the UK before he leaves Bangladesh. But if he cannot sort this out quickly, she will be left there and he’ll have to go back in January to sort it then. (I think he should get her painted like the threewheeled taxis that run about out there.)

He will be returning soon, and I will let you all know when and where. I hope to get the CD that he sent soon, and the picture will go onto the new Capital website at http://www.freewebs.com/capitalwings.

(The full story is already on there now.)

So, the journey is coming to a close, but the story will still continue. I’m sure there were lots of other things that happened, and he just didn’t write about them.

(Keep your eye on Wing Span!)

All in all, I think that—for a man who

gets lost in England and Europe (he even managed to go to the Dutch Treffen a week before it started. He looked at the year before. Right venue; wrong date)—he has done fantastic. I wonder if he would do it again with another five or six Wings with him. I have his phone number if you fancy it.

Well done, Taz! We are all looking forward to gathering round with a beer or two to hear about the stuff that we couldn’t print! For all of you who pledged a donation or would like to now, please could you make cheques payable to Capital Wings and send it to me.

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Saturday & Sunday, 13 & 14 December – Bangladesh Message from Steve: Dear Wingers, as you know I’ve made it [to Bangladesh]!

Thanks for all the emails, texts, and support.

You all kept me buzzing. Thanks all of you; you are all very special bikers and make me feel privileged to be associated with you (including the ladies who put up with you, and vice versa).

Tango is now going on a cruise to sunny Felix-stowe and will be arriving back home in about 40 days. I couldn’t join her, but she deserves a rest. Her speedo is past the 20K, and she has been bloody good to me. Hope to see you all in the new season.

Thanks for the donations, and thanks to Ginny and Yetti for setting it up and to all the other people in the background as well. Have a truly great Xmas. I will post all the figures when I get back (which should be by or before 18 December).

Message from Yetti and Ginny: Well, it’s almost over for our intrepid “Capital Mole”; Tango is on her 40-day, well-deserved sea cruise home, and Steve [aka Taz] is in Goa, India.

He will be arriving at Heathrow terminal 3 at 1 p.m. tomorrow. He asked his daughter to keep it quiet, but that was after she had already told me. His daughter tried to get him to make it a Sunday return by saying to him that—his current arrival date being a Friday—most of us poor people have to work. But it was no luck. Some of his family will be there, and if any of you have the time, just turn up and look for the aeroplane with the orange Gold Wing strapped on top!

It’s a shame we couldn’t get a bunch of us there, but if you would like to welcome Taz home, a short text message to his mobile number will be appreciated by him—especially if he gets 50

lots and lots of them. (He’s going to get me back for doing this, I know it! And let’s hope he has bought enough sticks of rock to go round.)

I’d like to say a big, BIG, thank-you to all who have donated to his trip and for all the emails and text messages that you’ve sent. They helped to keep him going, I am sure. I will keep everyone updated on how much he raised and on when I get the pictures of the trip.

UPDATE!…LAST MESSAGE (FROM RAY): Well, Taz had at least 40 text messages waiting for him when he turned on his phone in Heathrow.

Well done to all who sent them; he loved it! Also, a Channel 4 camera team was at the airport. They’re doing something about Taz’s work and him, and we’ll keep you informed when it will be shown! ●

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A Pictorial Trip Log

By Ray Latta, GWRRA #294460, of Amarillo, Texas

Approximate location of Highpoint (HP) in each State designated by a star.

equipment-wise, and with emergency preparedness—for each highpointing trip.]

Magazine Mtn. in Arkansas, August 11 655 miles - 1 Highpoint Left Amarillo in the morning. Rode to Magazine Mountain, located in the NW quadrant of Arkansas. Rode to the top of the mountain on the Wing and made the short half-mile hike to the highpoint at dusk.

There is a nice campground located at the top, and I camped there overnight.

Driskill Mtn. in Louisiana, August 12 611 miles - 1 Highpoint

Author Ray Latta and his Wing atop Mount Washington in New Hampshire.

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uthor Ray Latta was Assistant Chapter Director (and is now Chapter Director) of TX-A at the time he put together this pictorial. Ray is a relatively new, 47-year-old Member with a 2008 GL1800 he purchased new in April 2008. He had logged 30,000 miles, including this recent 8,335 mile trip, at the time he put together this pictorial log.

Ray’s log consists of 23 highpoints (HPs) he visited last summer in the U.S. He had logged 11 State Highpoints in the 10 years prior to this trip and says he relied heavily on Jim Mick’s book High on a Wing for information and inspiration for this trip. Ray is also a member of the Highpointers Club (www.highpointers.org), an organization designed to provide information and other support to members who strive to reach the summits of U.S. States.

Who knows, depending where you’re riding this summer, you may want to alter your route a bit in order to check out some of these amazing summits.

[Ed. Note: While some HPs can be reached on bike, many require hiking which, at times, can include very technical climbing.

Please research any HP you hope to reach before attempting it. Also, as the Highpointers Club notes: “Highpointing can be a dangerous and strenuous activity. Be sure to prepare yourself—physically,

Enjoyed the views on the way down Magazine Mountain road.

Made it to Driskill Mountain in Louisiana. Parked at the church (as noted in the guidebook), changed into cooler clothes, and made the twomile roundtrip hike to the highpoint. It was plenty warm and muggy.

Saddled up and rode to Tunica, Mississippi for the night.

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Mount Mitchell in North Carolina.

Britton Hill in Florida & Woodall Mtn. in Mississippi, August 13 590 miles - 2 Highpoints In an effort to find another silk helmet liner to rotate with the one I brought, I visited several Honda Dealers along the way. The first one was Lake Hills Motors in Corinth, Mississippi (and HP Woodall Mountain). The dealer had a very large collection of vintage motorcycles on display, so I spent a few minutes and took some pics of his collection before returning to the road.

Entering Alabama, I hopped on a section of the Natchez Trace Parkway. This was the first of several parkways I would ride on the trip.

It was a very picturesque and relaxing ride. My ultimate goal for the day was Florida, so I pressed on. I arrived in Florida just before dark, located Britton Hill at Lakewood Park and got my photos. Then I ate dinner in Florala, Alabama near Lake Jackson then headed north to a campground I had seen on the way down.

Cheaha State Park in Alabama, August 14 458 miles - 1 Highpoint Completed the ride up to Cheaha State Park in Alabama.

The ride from Oxford to the park entrance—then the short ride to the top of the mountain—was the best riding so far (maybe because I was in the trees and it was 10 degrees cooler). The road surface was good, the traffic was almost nil, and the route was very scenic. Visited the stone Observation Tower, got my photo and headed toward Atlanta.

Made it through the Atlanta traffic (very congested) and stopped at Unicoi State Park for the night.

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Brasstown Bald in Georgia & Clingmans Dome in Tennessee, August 15 285 miles - 2 Highpoints Made the short ride up to the parking lot at Brasstown Bald, the HP of Georgia. Another scenic mountain road; the top was shrouded in fog/low clouds. The hike to the top is an easy one-mile roundtrip. You can also ride the bus from the parking lot to the Visitor’s Center on the top. Got my foggy pictures while on top and returned to the parking lot. Then it was on to Deals Gap and the Tail of the Dragon.

When I arrived at Deals Gap, I spent a few minutes taking in the sights in the parking lot, including the “Tree of Shame”, of the resort itself. I arranged to get the Wing tattooed while I had lunch.

Picked up a couple of T-shirts and a deck of cards for my buddy Sean’s ever-growing collection.

Stopped at the overlook and visited with some other riders then moved on toward Clingmans Dome, the HP of Tennessee. Rode the Foothills Parkway north, then into Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It started to rain just as I completed Clingmans Dome and was headed down the mountain toward Smokemont Campground,near the east exit of the park.

Waited for awhile for the rain to stop, or to at least let up some, before setting up camp. Didn’t happen; it rained all night long.

Sassafras Mtn. in South Carolina & Mt. Mitchell in North Carolina, August 16 215 miles - 2 Highpoints Packed up my wet gear and headed off toward Sassafras Mountain in South Carolina. It was sunny when I arrived at the trailWing World

head, so I laid out my wet gear to dry before making the short hike to the top. Not a very scenic HP; basically another antenna site. When I returned to the trailhead, I turned my gear over and made the short hike in the opposite direction to the state line marker. Mostly I was killing time to allow my stuff to dry out.

Rode on to Asheville and stopped at a Waffle House for a bite. Met a guy there who introduced me to a game they play in North Carolina called Tag -O-Rama (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=10525412). Basically, if you are “it”, you ride to a location of your choosing, take a photo, and post it on the website with a clue. The first participant to find the spot, take a pic, and get it posted “has the tag”. He or she then gets to pick the next spot. Sounds like fun!

After a meal and some good cycle conversation, I jumped on the Blue Ridge Parkway and headed to Mount Mitchell, the HP of North Carolina. After bagging the HP, I continued on the Parkway to Crabtree Meadows Campground. Set up camp and decided to take the short 1.5 mile hike to the falls indicated on the trail marker. Beautiful waterfall! I didn’t take my camera with me.

Lesson learned: Always take your camera!

Mt. Rogers in Virginia, August 17 212 miles - 1 Highpoint Thunderstorms rolled in at midnight. I stayed on the Blue Ridge Parkway for as long as I could then on to Mount Rogers, Virginia. At the trailhead to Mount Rogers, I got the tent, etc. out again to dry in the mostly sunny afternoon while I made the eight-mile roundtrip hike to the summit. Along the way, I feasted on wild blueberries and raspberries and petted the resident “wild” ponies. I made the roundtrip in 4 hrs 10 min and felt great. The hike is mostly along the Appalachian Trail, as are many of the HPs in the East.

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Camping is my preferred method of lodging, especially since some of the Highpoints require hiking and I prefer an early-morning start.

From there, I rode to Bristol, Virginia for laundry night, pizza, and a shower. I rode some of Hwy 58, “The Crooked Road”. You know, they could have put the Tail of the Dragon in lots of places in this part of the country. Lots of Christmas tree farms in this area as well.

Black Mtn. in Kentucky, August 18 382 miles - 1 Highpoint Rested up and watched the weather. Posted progress report and took a late start. Rode the most amazing road to the turn-off for the Kentucky HP, Black Mountain.

This is another antenna site. Parked the Wing and made the short hike to get my pic. Rode the same road back down, then on to West Virginia. In and out of the rain, thunder and some lightning. Stopped at a KOA 90 miles out from the West Virginia HP. Dodged the first of four deer I would see on the trip.

decided to go to “near” New York City. I followed their instructions and stayed on the Jersey side. I ended up at the ferry to Ellis Island, which afforded me a good view of the NYC skyline and a fair look at the Statue of Liberty. I got my photos, made a couple of phone calls, and got out before traffic got bad.

High Point State Park in New Jersey is a beautiful state park with a lake and an impressive monument at the top that resembles a smaller version of the Washington Monument. I rode into Orange County, New York and ended up at a KOA in Newburgh, home of Orange County Choppers.

Mt. Frissell in Connecticut, August 21 350 miles - 1 Highpoint

Spruce Knob in West Virginia, Backbone Mtn. in Maryland & Mt. Davis in Pennsylvania, August 19 375 miles - 3 Highpoints Thankfully, the road up Spruce Knob in West Virginia is now paved. The summit was totally fogged in and it was drizzling most of the time. Backbone Mountain in Maryland was a chore. It was sunny, hot, and muggy. The trail is short but very thick and not well-defined. I got offtrail and ended up bushwhacking along the ridge until I found the summit marker. This is another summit that is in the trees with no view at all.

Made Mount Davis in Pennsylvania to complete my “hat trick”. Overnighted near Hagerstown, Maryland.

Ebright Azimuth in Delaware & High Point State Park in New Jersey, August 20 425 miles - 2 Highpoints The HP of Delaware is Ebright Azimuth, located in a suburban neighborhood in Talleyville just outside Wilmington. After logging it, I got some advice from some locals and May 2010

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Had breakfast and waited for Orange County Choppers to open for the day. Got Sean a T-shirt and some cards for his collection and hit the road. Connecticut’s trailhead is at the end of an 8-mile gravel road. The hike is only 2.4 miles roundtrip but is challenging. It was hot and muggy again. (If you try this one, don’t forget the bug spray!) The HP is on the side of a mountain that straddles the Massachusetts/Connecticut state line.

As soon as I finished Mount Frissell in Connecticut, I headed for Rhode Island and Jerimoth Hill. I arrived past the 4 p.m. deadline to make the hike across the private property to the HP, so I spent the night in Providence and returned in the morning to make the hike.

Jerimoth Hill in Rhode Island & Mt. Greylock in Massachusetts, August 22 352 miles - 2 Highpoints I returned to Jerimoth Hill in Rhode Island and completed the short hike to sign the register. Then it was on to Mount Greylock in Massachusetts. Rode in the rain to the top and toured the very popular HP. Could not find a USGS marker.

Had a very pleasant ride toward New York’s Mt. Marcy for the next day’s HP. Stopped in Lake George at the Adirondack Mountain Club to get a map and to reserve a site at the campground. Lake George is beautiful. Saw some restored Chris Craft runabouts. Rode to Adirondack Park and checked in at the Loj (yes, this is the correct spelling. I found the history of the Loj and the State Park to be very interesting). Made camp and rested up.

Mt. Marcy in New York, August 23 0 miles - 1 Highpoint Rained most of the night, so I delayed my hike’s intended 5 a.m. departure to New York’s Mount Marcy until 6 a.m. It was still raining,

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but I wanted to minimize my time in the dark and the rain. Very pleasant 14.8-mile roundtrip hike; however, the last .6 up is steep and slick over large rock. Four hours up and four hours down.

Met the “summit steward” at the top. Was irritated that someone beat me to the top until I learned she is stationed there. Several of the Eastern peaks have these stewards to inform and educate (keep an eye on) the hiking public about the fragile alpine environment near the summits.

Back at camp I took a shower, toured the Loj area and relaxed.

Spent one more night at the Loj campground.

Mt. Mansfield in Vermont, August 24 195 miles - 1 Highpoint Had breakfast in Lake Placid then on toward Vermont’s Mount Mansfield. Rode the ferry across Lake Champlain from Port Kent, New York to Burlington, Vermont. Jason, his co-rider, and his Buell 1200 accompanied me on the ride across the lake.

Jason lives 500 yards from Deals Gap (lucky devil)! He was touring the Northeast as well. At Mount Mansfield, I rode the gondola to the top of the ski area and then made the 1.2 mile, very steep and rocky climb to the top and back down to the gondola in under one hour.

Again, I left my wet gear spread out below to dry while I climbed (this was becoming a habit). Then I rode into New Hampshire and stayed in a cheap cabin in Lancaster.

Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, August 25 275 miles - 1 Highpoint You can’t ride a rollercoaster for free, and you can’t drive the Mt. Washington Auto Road for free either. But, for my money, they are both worth it! The Auto Road is not for the faint of heart. The summit here is a small adventure in itself with a weather station, cog train, café, gift shop and some really cool history. I was lucky

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to encounter decent weather on the top, which is not the norm. Mount Washington in New Hampshire is the deadliest mountain in the U.S. and is the site of the highest wind observed and recorded by man at 231 mph during a storm in 1934.

Afterward, rode to Portland, Maine and followed the coast north for awhile in search of the perfect lobster roll. Found it! Made it to Bangor and logged in at Motel 6. Only one more HP to go in the U.S.!

Day 16, August 26 0 miles - 0 Highpoints As Baxter State Park in Maine does not allow motorcycles, I had planned to leave the Wing at Bangor Motorsports for an oil and filter change while I rented a car to complete my quest. After breakfast, I washed the Wing, rented a car, dropped the Wing off with the dealer, and did my laundry. Then it was off to Baxter State Park and Mt. Katahdin.

In Millinocket, I stopped at the Park Headquarters and reserved my tent site at Katahdin Stream Campground. After getting to the park and setting up camp, I decided to take the short 1.5 mile hike to Katahdin Stream Falls. I knew I would be hiking in the dark the next morning, so this would help with familiarity and let me get a picture of the falls in the daylight.

A short distance up the trail, I encountered a lady coming down in a slight panic. She said her friend thought she was having a stroke on the trail near the falls. I sent her to the ranger station and went up the trail to help her friend, who was with a third lady in their party. When I found them (Jackie, the victim and Mary, the friend) Jackie was awake, alert, and responsive. Another hiker had come by before I arrived and told her she was “bonking”. Mary and I did a thorough assessment, and I tended to agree with the anonymous hiker. Jackie and her friends had stopped and gotten in the frigid water of the stream when her symptoms began.

Some other hikers came by and stayed to help out. I sent one of them down to tell the third lady and the ranger we didn’t think it was as serious as a stroke. We let Jackie rest for a bit and then helped her down to the trailhead. She improved as we went along. We got her to her vehicle, and they went toward Millinocket to get her checked out as a precaution.

After the excitement died down, I got some shut-eye. Beautiful, clear but windy night.

Learned what a “poutine” and a “pogo” are from two boys at the campground vendor there.

Day 19, August 29, 697 miles Departed the campground in a drizzle, which changed to rain for two hours. Made Toronto in the clear. Found a spot on the shore for pics.

Then on to Niagara Falls. Wow! Beautiful, powerful, awesome! Got pics and more souvenir cards for Sean Williams (my golf/diving/riding buddy) then headed back to the U.S. Re-entered at Port Huron, Michigan. Short tour of Detroit in the dark, then overnighted in Ann Arbor.

Day 20, August 30, 525 miles Ann Arbor to Chicago, looking for Oak Street Beach. Traffic is horrible despite it being Sunday morning. Had a Chicago hot dog for lunch and headed south to Springfield, Illinois for the night.

Day 21, August 31, 507 miles Met Dad and O.L. in St. Louis for lunch and visited the Arch. Then it was on to Junction City, Kansas overnight with Rod and Terry (my aunt and uncle) in their RV at a campground at Lake Milford.

Day 22, September 1, 220 miles Breakfast and lunch with Rod and Terry then rode to Haven, Kansas to overnight with Sean.

Day 23, September 2, 500 miles Took the long way home.

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Mt. Katahdin in Maine, August 27 80 miles 1 Highpoint Up at 4 a.m. Packed up and on the trail at 4:45. Summited Mount Katahdin in Maine at 8 a.m. in the cold with approximately 50-mph winds. Clear skies and great views. No summit steward. Started back down right away and encountered many parties on their way up. Made it back to the trailhead at 11:10 a.m. for a 6 hr 25 min roundtrip.

The boulder field was a blast. But this was probably the toughest climb I have made in 34 states of Highpoints so far. Got back to Bangor, picked up the Wing, dropped off the car, and made it 80 miles downstate to the most expensive campsite of the trip. Sixty bucks, but it included a hot tub, sauna, and heated pool. I gladly paid. After all, I’d reached my goal: 23 State Highpoints in 17 days!

Closing Week of the Trip: Day 18, August 28, 426 miles - 0 Highpoints Departed Albion, Massachusetts and headed for Montreal, Canada.

Crossed the border on a back road at Norton, Vermont. Ten minutes’ worth of questions, and I was in.

The first part of the ride was very French-Canadian, judging by the signs, etc. As soon as I made Montreal, I was in a part of Canada in which English was predominant. I found a park in Montreal to again dry out my gear. The traffic was bad so I packed up and got out to a KOA in Cardinal.

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By Jim Fish and Jane “Mom” Fish, GWRRA #247236, of Galena, Ohio

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t was October of 2005 when I saw and rode on my first trike. And just to demonstrate the stability of the type of trike he was selling, the guy showing it to me tried to scare the crap out of me. I knew at that point—since this was to be a joint venture between both my mother and me—this was not going to work.

If anyone were going to scare her like he had just scared me, the deal would be off.

Several weeks later, however, I was driving by a Walmart in Ocala, Florida, and noticed a group of bikers getting together to display their machines while having coffee together. Walking around in amazement of all the great-looking motorcycles, I began to talk with a gentleman named Jerry Ludwig. I mentioned what had happened just a week earlier with the trike “demonstration,” and he told me I should go to where his wife works in Inverness—a place called Trikes by Tony—to see what they might have for sale. And so our story begins…

2005—The Start of It All Our Gold Wing story began on November 12, 2005 with my and my mother’s joint purchase of our first Gold Wing. We took Jerry’s advice, went to Trikes by Tony (then owned by Tony and Peggy Sparacino), and bought a trike.

At the time, I was 49 and my mother (whom I will refer to from here on out as “Mom”) was 77. Now Mom had only ridden on a motorcycle many years earlier, on her brother’s Harley-Davidson. I had only owned one motorcycle, a Yamaha 100, over 20 years earlier. Friends called it my “Kick ‘n’ Go”, and I had used it around the campground to which I’d gone. I even put it on the front of my truck camper on trips in order to steady the front end of the truck. Now we were ready for our first “real motorcycle,” but there was one small problem—I no longer had my motorcycle endorsement. So our friend Phil went with us on a chilly Florida morning to pick up our 1990 GL1500 Tri-King trike and ride it to our home in Ocala, Florida.

During the next few weeks, I practiced riding in the front yard then, eventually, got my endorsement and ventured out. I went on little two- to 10-mile trips at first. Then we hooked up with the local GWRRA Chapter in Ocala—the “Horse Country Cruisers” of Chapter FL1F2. They embraced us in their group and, from then on, wherever we rode we were known as Jim and Mom.

2006 In Feburary of 2006, just one week before the GWRRA Florida District Rally in Kissimmee, I knew I needed to get out on the interstate to prepare myself for that trip, so I did. Still, we were very inexperienced, and I didn’t want to ride with the group because I didn’t have the skills. (Plus, I was chicken.) So we met up with the Ocala Chapter at the rally. Of course we also saw Peggy and Tony Sparacino, from Trikes by Tony, there and had a great time.

Within a couple of weeks of returning home, Mom and I decided to travel to Ohio to check out employment for me and a place for us to live. We trailered the bike but, in true Ohio fashion, it was still winter there in April. Though we rode a little, our Florida riding gear was sure not enough.

Within a week of returning to Florida, we decided to put the house up for sale and move back north. We had first moved from Ohio way back in 1965 when my Dad had been transferred to Maryland.

Jim Fish and “Mom” (left) take possession of their second trike from Larry and Kathy McKinsey, the newest owners of Trikes by Design (formerly known as Trikes by Tony), in 2009.

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Since we were now living in Ohio, we attended our first Honda Homecoming in Marysville, Ohio in July of 2006. We were awed by all the bikes and trikes. Then, in August of 2006, I took Mom to her 60th high school reunion on the motorcycle. (That had been a goal of hers!) We also did a lot of local and short trips in 2006. Then we polished the trike and prepared it for the long winter ahead.

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2007 Spring of 2007 brought several rides and a few 200-300 mile roundtrips, but still nothing big since we felt we were still “earning our wings”. In July of 2007, we returned to the Honda Homecoming. This time we went to the factory but still felt we were not ready for group riding; that would have to wait for another year.

So, during 2007, we simply continued to do local rides on our own.

2008 2008 brought on new challenges, and we rode with over 600 bikes from the A.D. Farrow, Harley dealership in the Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial Poker Run and Parade. Then, several weeks later, we returned to Honda Homecoming and rode in the annual Ride for Kids™ with over 1,300 other bikes.

While there, we also tried to contact Tony and Peggy Sparacino.

However, we found they had sold their business to Larry and Kathy McKinsey and were now traveling for California Side Car conversion.

So we found out where Tony and Peggy were set up at Honda of Marysville and rekindled old friendships. Tony told us Larry and Kathy were set up in Bellefontaine representing Trikes by Tony (aka Trikes by Design), so we sought them out. We were very pleased to find Larry and Kathy had the same friendly and caring attitude that we had come to expect from this business.

In July and August, we found a group of riders from the local Vineyard Church of Delaware County in Sunbury, Ohio. Then, in October, we set out on our first long trip (anything over 50 miles was long to us!) on our own and, with trailer in tow, headed to visit a friend

in North Tazwell, Virginia. The trip was 750 miles roundtrip, and we were feeling pretty good about how far we had come from just riding around in our front yard in Ocala, Florida years earlier.

Throughout the winter, I kept our trike clean and started her up now and then. Mom fell ill in December of 2008; I told her she had three months to get better since riding season was about to begin. (Mom loves to ride and hates to see the bike leave the drive without her on it!)

2009 With lots of prayers from our friends at Vineyard Church and elsewhere, Mom got better and—alas!—another riding season was about to begin.

Mom turned 81 in February, and we set our sights on what to do to the bike this year. We added some new exhaust and some chrome. And, with the help of the local motorcycle repair shop called Olive Green Cycle Works in Sunbury, Ohio (and its owner Chris Peck), we got our trike serviced and prepped for another riding season.

In May, we rode to Pekin, Illinois and visited a friend my father had served with just after the end of WWII. The trip totaled 950 miles (with trailer in tow), and we averaged 42-43 mpg. By then, we were wondering where our next big trip would take us.

Again we rode with the Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial Ride, and the next ride was with the “Leave a Mark Ministry” in Lockbourne, Ohio. It was a ride to Grove City, Ohio, and there were an estimated 800-1,000 bikes on the ride.

By then, it was time to get an oil change. While getting that done, we took a test ride on a new GL1800 with a California Side Car kit. Wow, what a difference we felt from a straight rear end to an independent rear suspension. I quickly began to search for the next big deal on a Gold Wing trike.

Shown with Optional Lower Accent Panels!

*Check for current price, as prices may change due to long press lead time.

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Missing several possible deals on the internet, I contacted the new owners of Trikes by Design (formerly Trikes by Tony) in mid-July. Kathy told me she had a 2004 GL1800 with a 2006 California Side Car conversion kit and a 2003 Dart trailer. Plus both had artistry, by Chris Cruz, of American Bald Eagles and the American Flag. The bike was on consignment, had a history of being involved with the Daytona Bike Week, and had seen a lot of parade time. After viewing it via email photos from Kathy, we purchased it over the phone. However, we then needed to get it from Florida to Ohio. So Mom and I made plane reservations and made plans to ride it back to Ohio.

A week earlier, I had called Tony Sparacino with California Side Car and made plans to visit with him in Marysville, Ohio for “All Ohio Bike Fest 2009” to discuss owning a newer trike with a CSC conversion. Now, I called him back to tell him we were going back home to his old business to bring home this beautiful trike. Tony asked me if it was white, and I said yes. He then began to describe to me in every detail the artistry by Chris Cruz. I asked him, “You wouldn’t have been the one who did the conversion in 2006, were you?” And he replied, “I sure did!”

Kathy picked Mom and I up at the Tampa airport on Thursday, July 23rd and, by that afternoon, we arrived in Inverness at Trikes by Design. We purchased a few extras, but the bike already had just about everything on it you could have and, of course, a lot more than our GL1500.

Now it was our baby, and we set out for Orlando/Kissimmee to visit for two days with family. We began our homeward journey on Saturday, July 26th by first going to visit friends from the GWRRA Chapter in Ocala, Florida. They had a scheduled ride that morning, and we visited and toured Ocala, including—yes—viewing the front yard where our love of Gold Wings had begun. We also visited our old neighbors who had ridden with us in order to help us build our riding confidence years earlier.

We then bid Florida farewell and stopped first in Georgia, then North Tazwell, Virginia (to see the same friend we had ridden to see in 2008). Our journey was about to come to an end when, while stopping to fill up with gas and then pulling away from the pumps to stretch, a group of Harley riders came up. With my back still turned, I heard someone walk toward me and a woman say what a beautiful trike we had. They were all well aware of who the artist Chris Cruz is, and the woman asked if she could take a picture of our trike.

On Monday, July 27, we finally arrived home with our new trike and trailer. We had many fond memories of riding back from Florida. The trip totaled 1,347 miles (our longest yet), and the GL1800 averaged 39 mpg.

2010 Our thanks go out to Trikes by Design and its owners, Larry and Kathy McKinsey, and also to tag/title assistant, Linda Ludwig, and her husband, John, for recommending this business to us four years earlier. We’d also like to thank California Side Car representatives Tony and Peggy Sparacino, the Ocala Florida Chapter of GWRRA, and the hardworking people who built and designed Honda Motorcycles for years in nearby Marysville, Ohio. We appreciate all of you and will never forget the part that each of you played in making our Gold Wing memories come true.

We’d also like to say thanks be to our Savior Jesus Christ for so many safe trips on both of our trikes and for so many great memories so far.

As an update, Mom and I are Patriot Guard Rider members and were recently told that Mom is now the oldest Guard member in Ohio (she just turned 82 this spring).

And, in December of last year, I sold the older trike to another Ohio Patriot Guard Rider. Plus, in early March we left for Florida to take our newest trike to the GWRRA Florida District Rally in Kissimmee on the 11th, 12th and 13th of March.

The old and the new in “Gold Wing Heaven”: Jim and “Mom’s” 1990 GL1500 TriKing (right) and their new 2004 GL1800 California Side Car trike conversions at home.

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So, that’s our story, and we hope you enjoyed it. Mom and I plan to keep riding as long as possible because we enjoy it so much, and we hope that all of you, too, are able to enjoy riding as long as possible. And if you haven’t started riding a Gold ● Wing yet, remember: In many cases, it’s never too late!

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Add On ....................................................32

AIM - Richard Lester ...............................41

Americade ...............................................43

American Custom Trailer.........................49

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American National Property & Casuality Co ......34

Big Bike Parts .........................................30 Biker Garage 101 ....................................23 Bushtec ...................................................17

Centramatic .............................................55

Champion Trikes .....................................91

Chatterbox, USA .....................................23

Chrome World Inc ...................................51

Cozy Winter.............................................29 Deltran.......................................................6

Electrical Connection ..............................43

Sometimes When You Purchase a Bike “Sight Unseen”, It’s a Sight to See! This is my (Paul Cisney, GWRRA #313612, of Hesston, Pennsylvania) 1994 GL1500SE/Ultimate trike that I purchased a year ago—sight unseen! It’s my wife and my first Wing and, when we ride, we constantly get asked questions and get our photo taken. It’s Pearl Bermuda Green with a Las Vegas Top. Supposedly, less than 100 of these tops were produced, so if anyone has further information on them, please let us know (at lcisney@embarqmail.com)!

Foremost Insurance ................................19

Gene’s Gallery ........................................15

Gold Wings and Ribs ..............................57

Hannigan Motorsports.............................52 Harrison CVB ............................................6

Heritage Honda .......................................21

Honda of Tupelo......................................27

Honda of Winterhaven ............................58 INB Radio................................................33

NEW RULES FOR 2010 “Where’s Wingy” Contest For GWRRA Members: WIN $50!

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

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

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

All entries must be received before March 1st.

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

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

A winner will be randomly chosen on March 1st; 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 issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner

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So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking for “Wingy”, we’re sure you will find tons of interesting goodies along the way!

So, whatcha waiting for? Good luck and Happy Hunting!

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

ELIGIBILITY AND ODDS OF WINNING: No purchase necessary to enter. Limit one entry per Member. Multiple entries will not improve chances of winning. Contests are open to any member of GWRRA, except employees of GWRRA, INB Corporation, affiliates, subsidiaries, and successor companies, contest sponsors, advertisers and/or promotion agencies, contest prize suppliers, participating advertisers and immediate family members of anyone so situated. “Immediate family members” shall include spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws”, or by current or past marriage, remarriage, adoption, co-habitation or other familial extension, and any other persons residing at the same household location, whether or not related.

J & M Corp ................................................2

Kennedy Group .......................................27

Kirby’s......................................................65

Küryakyn .................................................13

Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. .....................35 Lower Wing Products ..............................27

Markel American Insurance Company ....11 Motor Trike .........................................45-48

National Cycle .........................................33 Niehaus Cycle Sales .................................9

Progressive Insurance ..............................5 Rider Insurance.......................................28 Schroaders Honda .............................24-25

Sierra Electronics ....................................41 S-100.......................................................59

The Trike Shop........................................92

Thoroughbred Motorsports......................33

Thunder in the Valley ..............................57 Time Out Corp.........................................29

Trigg Trikes..............................................57 Tow-Pac, Inc............................................61 U.S. Paint ................................................31

Utopia Products, Inc................................54

Wags Unique Trailers..............................29 Wing Stuff.Com ..................................36-37

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

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

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

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

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

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

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________

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

x $20 = $

Number of Life or Gold Members

x $22 = $

Number of Members

x $40 = $

Number of Members

x $45 = $

Number of Non-Members

x $50 = $

Number of Non-Members

x $55 = $

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

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

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

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

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

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

FAX or MAIL this form to:

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

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

RIDER EDUCATION COURSES

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

Note: Certification cost is per bike!* ERC

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

ERC

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

ARC

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

Sidecar

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

6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).

Trailering

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

Motorcycles only, no trikes or sidecars please.

6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).

Trike

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

Must be present to win!

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

$15 $20 $30 $50 Total ______________

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

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

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

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

BBQ BUFFET DINNER

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

(Renew)

TBD (Seating is limited, while supplies last)

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

(New)

CLASS

# OF PEOPLE

Number of people ______ X $15 = ________________

TOTAL

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

Co-Rider _______________________

ARC _________________________ $50* per bike = ________________ Rider ________________________

Co-Rider _______________________

Sidecar ______________________ $50* per bike = _________________ Rider ________________________

Co-Rider _______________________

Trailering _____________________ $50* per bike = _________________ Rider ________________________

Co-Rider _______________________

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

Name ________________________

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

Name ________________________

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

Name ________________________

Grand Total ______________________

Keep informed of new information as it becomes available.

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

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

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

(Place quantity next to size)

_______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______

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

x x x x x x x

$15= $15= $15= $15= $17= $20= $25=

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

(+$3/shirt)=______ (+$3/shirt)=______ (+$3/shirt)=______ (+$3/shirt)=______ (+$3/shirt)=______ (+$3/shirt)=______ (N/A)

Golf Shirt size(s) ____ ____ ____ ____

Co-Rider _______________________

Trike _________________________ $50* per bike = _________________ Rider ________________________

SOUVENIR WING DING T-SHIRT

Total _______________

BIKE SHOW COMPETITION

Forty classifications! Includes a special souvenir pin.

Number of bikes ___________ x $10 = __________________

POKER RUNS (8 WINNERS!)

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

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

Number of hands ____________ x $10 = _________________

GRAND TOTAL: $ ENCLOSED

❑ Check

❑ Money Order

Please send check or money order in equivalent U.S. funds. All others will be returned to sender for adjustment. Please do not send cash.

CHARGE MY:

❑ M/C

Number: Exp.

Signature:

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❑ AmEx

❑ Discover

• Wing Ding 32 • Greater Des Moines Hotel MapMoines Greater Des g Road Riders Association, Wing Ding 2010

Hotel Map

MAP KEY

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Wing Ding Location HOTELS

Downtown

1. Des Moines Marriott Downtown 2. Embassy Suites on the River 3. Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus 4. Quality Inn & Suites Event Center 5. Renaissance Savery Hotel

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Rider’s Education

North 6. Courtyard by Marriott - Ankeny

East/Northeast 7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Altoona

Northwest

7 33 E

B

8. America’s Best Inn 9. Hilton Garden Inn - Urbandale/Johnston 10. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Des Moines Northwest 11. Ramada - Northwest 12. TownePlace Suites by Marriott

South

13. Baymont Inn & Suites Airport Conference Center 14. Fair ?eld Inn & Suites - Airport 15. Holiday Inn - Airport 16. Radisson Hotel - Des Moines Airport

West A

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17. Best Western - Des Moines West 18. Chase Suite Hotel 19. Comfort Suites at Living History Farms 20. Country Inn & Suites - Des Moines West 21. Courtyard by Marriott - West Des Moines 22. Holiday Inn & Suites at Jordan Creek 23. Sheraton - West Des Moines 24. Sleep Inn - Urbandale 25. Wildwood Lodge, The CAMPGROUNDS

A. Iowa State Fairgrounds Campgrounds B. Adventureland Park Campgrounds C. Lewis A. Jester Park D. Yellow Banks E. Thomas Mitchell Park F. Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt

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HOTELS

Downtown 1 Des Moines Marriott Downtown 2 Embassy Suites on the River 3 Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus 4 Hotel Fort Des Moines 5 Quality Inn & Suites Event Center 6 Renaissance Savery Hotel North 7 Courtyard by Marriott - Ankeny East/Northeast 8 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Altoona

Northwest 9 America’s Best Inn 10 Hilton Garden Inn - Urbandale/Johnston 11 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Des Moines 12 Ramada - Northwest 13 TownePlace Suites by Marriott South 14 Baymont Inn & Suites Airport Conference Center 15 Fairfield Inn & Suites - Airport 16 Holiday Inn - Airport 17 Radisson Hotel - Des Moines Airport

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A Iowa State Fairgrounds Campgrounds B Adventureland Park Campgrounds C Lewis A Jester Park

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West 18 Best Western - Des Moines West 19 Chase Suite Hotel 20 Comfort Suites at Living History Farms 21 Country Inn & Suites - Des Moines West 22 Courtyard by Marriott - West Des Moines 23 Days Inn - Walnut Creek 24 Holiday Inn & Suites at Jordan Creek 25 Sheraton - West Des Moines 26 Sleep Inn - Urbandale 27 Wildwood Lodge, The D Yellow Banks E Thomas Mitchell Park F Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt

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Celebrate the 4th of July Holiday While in Des Moines

By Michelle Schlicher, Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau

That same evening, the 16th annual Yankee Doodle Pops will perform a Fourth of July celebration at the steps of the Iowa State Capitol. The evening kicks off with Metro Arts Jazz in July at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Orchestra performance at 8:30 p.m. This free concert ends with a fireworks display over Downtown Des Moines.

This year, Wing Ding 32 attendees will have plenty of events to choose from over the duration of the event. Among them will be the Light Parade and Grand Parade and local events such as the farmers’ markets in Historic Valley Junction and Downtown Des Moines. Plus, the perfect way for Wingers to celebrate during the holiday weekend will be both seeing the Yankee Doodle Pops perform July 1 and experiencing fireworks every night from July 1-July 4.

Grand Parade and more!

On July 2, the GWRRA Grand Parade begins at 5:30 p.m., alongside the Polk County Convention Complex downtown. The parade route runs through beautiful Des Moines neighborhoods and ends in the western suburb of Urbandale.

After arriving in Urbandale, Wing Dingers can take part in the community’s annual Fourth of July celebration, complete with a motorcycle drill team performance and Top Gun Competition, carnival vendors, and live music in the park.

Light Parade, Yankee Doodle Pops, and more!

The 2010 Light Parade in Greater Des Moines will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, in Historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines. This The Yankee Doodle Pops perform at historic neighborhood is a renovated railroad district the steps of the Iowa State Capitol. that now features more than 120 shopping and retail Photo by Christopher Maharry. businesses, including art galleries, boutiques, antiques and restaurants.

Greater Des Moines is ready to welcome you to Iowa’s capiAdding an extra oomph to the Light Parade festivities is the Valley tal city—where must-see attractions, local restaurants, and oneJunction Farmers’ Market. The farmers’ market will take place at 4 p.m. of-a-kind shopping districts await! For more information on how and feature live music and vendors. There will also be a special section to “Do More in Des Moines”, visit SeeDesMoines.com/do_more. roped off for Wing Dingers at this event.

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www.maggievalleyinn.com Smoky Mountains lodging at 4,200’ elevation. Closest Maggie motel to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Deal’s Gap and the National Park.

Great views, clean rooms, free Internet. Groups welcome.

Free bike washing area. 800-545-5853.DEALERS WOWMotorcycles.com. BUY—SELL—TRADE any Wing.

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pendent dealer of used bikes (500+ in stock). Always huge inventory of highest quality Wings, Valkyries and others. Coastto-coast pick up and delivery. Call us now or whenever. Check us out at www.Wowmotorcycles.com or call 1-800-572-3720.

MEMBER “FOR SALE” MOTORCYCLES 1979 Gold Wing 6 cyl. 141K mi. New Battery and 90 amp alt. Floorboards, armrests, trailer hitch, and many extras. Speedo and odometer in

metric. $4,700. Ken. (863) 385-1387 or kbcb@strato.net. FL. 1986 Kawasaki Voyager 1200cc touring bike. Burgundy.

Only 30K mi. (after rebuild at 68K). Stereo/intercom, AM/FM, new tires and battery. No oil leaks or usage.

Drove to CA, and was dependable. Asking $3,950 obo.

Jim. (615) 397-9440. TN. 1986 Honda GL1200 Interstate. Wineberry. 85K mi. New tires, new brakes, new stator, front forks rebuilt. All work professionally done by Honda. Lots of chrome. $3,000.

(618) 754-3478 or (618) 843-6682. Olney, IL. 1988 1500 Wing. 130K highway mi. Very good cond.; always garaged and well-maintained. Health reasons require sale or I would never get rid of it.

Would like $3,000 or trade for small car or 4-WD truck. (719) 459-0514.

1989 Gold Wing. Wineberry. 58K mi. Second local owner.

Garage kept; Honda maintained. Great bike, tasteful and very clean look. New windscreen, battery, and chrome. $5,900. (276) 963-1088. Bristol, VA area.

1990 GL1500 and 1990 Motorvation sidecar with lift nose.

Burgundy. Sidecar carpeted, 2 tops, seats 2. Original owner. $12,000 obo. Ben. (801) 450-7290. UT. 1991 GL1500 Aspencade. Black. 60K mi. Lots of chrome and many extras. Garage kept; great condition.

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Asking $5,000. Hubert. (856) 845-8608 or hubertfarrell@yahoo.com.

1992 GL1500 Aspencade. Red. 78K mi. CB, armrests, floorboards, heel/toe shifter, spoilers, backrest, extra lights and chrome. $6,500. (770) 228-3410 or fly@att.net. GA. 1996 GL1500 Aspencade. Candy Apple Red. 106K mi. Corbin seat w/backrest, Tulsa windshield, Super Brace, Progressive Suspension, trailer hitch. New tires and battery, CB radio. $6,200. Monte. (573) 642-9483 or crmsmom@gmail.com.

MO. 1999 GL1500. Black. Less than 50K mi. Lots of chrome, trailer hitch, running boards, new tires, and bike trailer. $9,250.

(928) 649-9652.

1999 Valkyrie Interstate. Black. 49,900 mi. With $7,000-plus extras installed, including Honda CB radio, fog lights, chrome racks, and side covers, Corbin leather seat, backrest, trailer hitch, Progressive air shocks, air horns, Cobra passenger floorboards, numerous chrome parts by Kuryakyn and others, plus many more. Always garaged. $12,500. (318) 251-2620 or drtomstraughan@msn.com.

1999 GL1500SE. Wineberry Red, 52K mi. Comes with matching Country Breeze trailer (only sold together). Also included are: new matching HJC flip-front helmet w/ built-in sunglasses, Gerbings heated jacket and gloves with thermostat control built into the bike, new tall windshield with air vent, Battery Tender charger, heel/toe shifter, and maintenance manual.

Always garaged. Asking $10,000 for everything. Email for pictures. MikeyJ@usa.com or (352) 553-2324. Ocala, FL. 2000 Valkyrie Interstate. Red and black. 54 K mi. Comes w/ CB and extras. New Elite 3 tires. Very good condition. Also, lots of textile and leather riding gear. $8,000. (410) 632-0281 or cjcreasysr@verizon.net. MD. 2001 GL1800. Yellow w/ black bra. Under 22K mi. Mini trike Tow-Pac w/12-inch tires; trunk on back; CB/CD player; back and armrests; Butler cups and holders; foot pegs; brand new front tire. $13,500. (901) 877-1261.

2001 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100cc. Red. 62K mi. Comes w/ two-tone windshield, new tires. Gets 48mpg. Used little; looks and rides perfect. New, $8,000; will sell for $5,100 obo. Jim. (615) 397-9440. TN. 2004 GL1800. Black Cherry.33K mi. This bike is loaded with over $10K in chrome and over $10K in LED lights. Has won awards in light shows. Always garaged and pampered. Comes w/ matching Bushtec Quantum GL trailer (chrome wheels) and Pitbull lift. $18,500 for all. Must see this bike at night to appreciate. (901) 292-7188. dblile@gmail.com.

2005 GL1800 30th Anniv. Model. Silver. 2,500 mi. Over $4,500 added in acc., including CB, spoiler w/ brake lt., Kuryakyn trunk & bag lts. , hidden hitch, billet trunk rack, fog lts., etc. Also deluxe luggage, 2 matching Arai helmets w/ headsets, platform lift & Kendon 1 bike trailer. All in like-new cond. $16,900. Joe. (610) 440-1502 or jmkolarjr@rcn.com.

PA. 2005 V-Star 1100 Yamaha. Black. 14K mi. Beauty in exc. cond. and w/ best of everything. Quick release windshield, saddle bags with chrome support, 2 Cobra pipes, Hypercharger air cleaner, backrest, lug rack, mod head and stop lights, new tires, new batt., and much more. Owners manual. Also, solo seat and all stock parts. Only $4,195.

Call for pics. Delivery avail. (231) 563-6520, (616) 4434889 or rsf1938@comcast.net. MI. 2006 GL1800. Gold. 20,500 (mostly highway) mi. GL18PM6 (premium audio). Excellent cond,; one owner. Garage kept; clear title. Over $3K in accessories, chrome, custom seat, etc. See pics at http://rebok.smugmug.com/Motorcycles. Asking $16,400. Travis. (703) 8589340 or trebok@comcast.net. Chambersburg, PA. 2007 Kawasaki 900 Vulcan Classic. Red. 8,500 mi. Loaded, w/ windshield, light bar, bags, luggage rack, backrest, crash bar, custom seats. $6,495. (417) 862-7654 (weekdays) or (417) 862-8681 (evenings).

2007 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic (FLHTC). Pewter Pearl with burgundy accents. 6,550 mi. Absolutely mint cond.

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96 Twin Cam engine, 6-speed transmission, Screaming Eagle Stage 1 upgrade w/Screaming Eagle pipes. $16,500. Mark or JoAnn. (828) 369-1007.

2007 GL1800 Custom. The “Black Princess II, Sport”.

Only 2,200 mi. Limited Collection. Only 3 in existence.

(One in hands of American Honda, or Cobra.) A piece of art. Commemorative Anniversary of the 10 year Gold Wing Around the World.

Articles in many magazines worldwide. Many extras. Asking $22,900. Belongs to Emilio Scotto, Grand Marshall of Honda Hoot 2004. (305) 746-4611 or emilio. scotto@live.com. See photos at http://www.pbase.com/thelongestride. Miami, FL. 2007 Suzuki Burgman 650. Gray w/ matching Tow-Pac Trike wheels. 11k mi. Excellent cond. Luggage rack w/ hard luggage for helmet or accessories. New tires on bike. $7,500 firm. For pictures, call (615) 585-1501 or email asbynt2482@gmail.com.

2008 GL1800. Metallic Red. 3,500 mi. Extra chrome. Many extras, including backrest, highway pegs, floorboards, heel/toe shifter, fog lights, saddlebag, and trunk lights. $18,900 firm. (501) 860-8177.

TRIKES 1988 GL1500 with CA trike conv. Phantom Gray.

38,500 mi. Aux. fuel tank, keyless entry, chrome exhaust extensions, new windshield, Honda CB radio, Markland floorboards (w/ heel/toe shifter) and backrest and pass. armrest. Orig. owner. Larry. (760) 2453456 or vvglass@verizon.net.

1993 AND 1994 Interstate GL1500 trikes (Trike Shop conv.)

Black. About 65,000-plus mi. Were used as funeral escort bikes. Please contact Todd at (612) 282-3276 or rtp71100@netzero.com. MN. 1996 GL1500 w/ Motor Trike conv. Red. 36K mi. Many extras; garage kept. $16,500. (989) 269-6605 or (810) 338-2877.

1999 GL1500SE w/ CSC installed at 12K mi. White. 19K mi.

Lots of chrome. Bike is spotless. $19,000. Also, matching Escapade trailer, loaded. $2,000. Carl. (717) 261-6725 or joanne17201@yahoo.com.

2000 SE Gold Wing. Two-tone Candy Apple Red / Red Gold 25th Anniversary Badging. 60K mi. Great cond.

Heated garage kept. Over $3,500 in extras, including Compu-Fire, Markland floorboards w/ heel/toe shifter.

Kuryakyn highway boards, Baileys tinted windshield, Ring of Fire, Super Brace, GPS Garmin 2610 w/ Kennedy connection, driving lights D61217 55-watt, air horns, safety chrome, and more. $10,000 obo. Craig.

(508) 680-6288 or pics at crjohnsoninc@comcast.net.

2003 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike kit. Candy Apple Red. 30K mi. EZ-Steer, stereo CB, intercom, foot pegs, tall windshield, armrests, full cover, 3 helmets, and much more. Only $22,500. (936) 371-1221 or (936) 5529935. East Texas.

2005 GL1800 w/ 2007 Hannigan conv. Black Cherry. 19,950 mi. Mint cond. AM/FM CB. Tons of extras, including EZ-Steer.

Orig. cost $37,500; will sell for $31,500. Phil. (352) 8616644 or pbmisi@cfl.rr.com. Ocala, FL. 2005 Yamaha 650 V-Star Silverado. Silver. 1,889 mi.

Heated garage kept. Just serviced. Passing lamps, new battery. Woman owned and ridden. $4,000 obo. Marie. (508) 790-3548 or pics at auntietv@netscape.net.

2005 GL1800 w/Champion conv. White. 12K mi. Honda extended warranty to 2012. Excellent cond. All fluids changed at 12K mi. Garage kept. Many options; too numerous to list.

Will send pics and answer questions to interested parties only.

Asking $24,500.Live in middle TN. Email jgrhmtn@charter.net.

2008 GL1800 w/ CSC trike kit. Titanium. 964 mi.

Numerous options (heated grips/seats, chrome, EZSteer, carpet, fender protection, hitch, light bar). Priced to sell at $28,000. (614) 335-5881 or

mnm4e@att.net. Columbus, OH.

TRAILERS AND SIDECARS 2008 Aluma MCTXL model. Black sides and back. LED lights, carpeted, 12-inch mag wheels, 28-quart cooler w/ custom black leather cover, interior lights. Towed at 5K. $1,800 firm.

Ron. (210) 834-5868. San Antonio, TX area.

2005 Escape motorcycle trailer. Illusion Red. Chrome wheels, chrome tongue, mounted cooler, bra. Same-as-new cond.

Ronnie. (304) 364-5547. WV. 2005 Kompact Kamp Kadette deluxe cargo trailer. Red. Excellent cond. 19-cubic-foot storage. Luggage rack, wheel covers, LED taillights, light bar, bumper, indep. susp. $650.

Hal. (863) 699-1791 or mssarabar@gmail.com. FL. 2006 Forest River Toy Hauler work and play camper. Very clean. $10,000 obo. Call (608) 732-7299.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 2008 Falcon FC-S helmet. Med. Magenta Red. 2 air vents, black visor, J&M radio intercom headset and mic. $200 (less w/o intercom & mic.) (307) 660-1755.

Gold Wing Ultra Guard Cover, $20; Large Pingo Wheel Chock, $25; two 25th Anniversary GWRRA belt buckles, #96 and 97 of 750; $20 each obo. Pete. (931) 446-3534 or (931) 2151065.

Items Reduced! 2008 Honda GL1800 (Dark Red) NEW takeoff parts from a trike conv.: saddlebags w/o lights, crash bars, number plate spacer, $200; 2008 NEW steering head for 1800, $50; 2004 used low-mileage steering head for 1800, $25. Plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or bobandmadalyns@myfairpoint.net.

California Sidecar Powertrac front end for 1500. Used 6K mi. 6degree rake. $500 firm. Call Tino. (304) 592-2761. WV. Corbin seat for a 1500SE. Snake skin design. Bought new for $799 in July of 2008; will sell for $600. Used for 18 months. jeannew18@embarqmail.com or (978) 502-2563 (cell) or (352) 259-5321 (home).

2007 Voyager convertible trike kit (B). Black w/ instructional manual & video. 1K on unit; used on GL1200 but will fit most ALL touring bikes. Like new, $3,500. ALSO, 2 Electro ELX-55 DOT helmets (L), $25 each; 2 rain covers (L) (rarely used), $50 each; 1 2-piece rain suit (new), $30. (850) 878-3850 or loversoftheword@aol.com. Tallahassee, FL.

MISCELLANEOUS 2005 Mini Cooper S. 26,500 mi. Absolutely mint cond. $16,999. Mark or JoAnn. (828) 369-1007.

2007 horse trailer built by Scooter trailer. White, with lots of chrome. Same-as-new cond. Ronnie. (304) 364-5547. WV.

MEMBER “WANTED” Looking for a used doggie hauler (Wags) for a 12-lb. Shitzu.

(250) 443-3231 or e.m.boyd@telus.net. Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada.

In St. Louis, MO area—looking to sell or part out a 1983 Honda Aspencade GL1100A Gold Wing. Running when garage stored years ago but now engine seized. Complete full dresser, never dropped, with only 3,685.9 orig. m. Will consider any offer. (314) 302-0773 (cell).

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MAY 27-29, 2010. INDIANA DISTRICT’s “Flower Power”. Join us for Indiana Spring Wing Warm Up in Greensburg, IN. Convention will be at the Decatur County Fairgrounds, and we will have both a fair and foul weather event schedule. Camping on site with hotels nearby. Thursday evening movie, Friday night pizza and rodeo, Saturday night block party. Seminars, vendors inside and out, on- and off-bike skill games, triketor pulls and drags, light show, escorted rides, and more! FUN! For more info and reg forms, www.indianaonwings.org or contact Stan and Becky Egli at (812)468-8395.

JUNE 3-5, 2010. NEBRASKA – SOUTH DAKOTA DISTRICT RALLY. On the banks of the Missouri River in South Sioux City, NE. Host Hotel is Marina Inn & Conference Center [(402) 494-4000; marinainn.com]. Highlights of the rally include swap meet, hotdog feed, Chapter Competition, and many scenic area rides. For more info and rally flyer, contact Lance and Diane Brozek at (402) 582-4726 or lancebrozek@hotmail.com.

Visit District website at www.gwrrane.com. Prepare to have a good time!

You Create it! We Make it!

Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 274 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS JUNE 30 - JULY 3, 2010. Wing Ding 32 in Des Moines, Iowa.

“Meet in the Middle" is the theme for the 32nd annual GWRRA party and convention! Join us for the world’s largest Gold Wing trade show, parades, Rider Ed courses and classes, seminars, parties, dancing, food, great riding and much more—all in a great city! Sign up now at www.wing-ding.org or call (800) 8439460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix area) to register now!

REGION EVENTS MAY 27-30, 2010 (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND). REGION F RALLY West Wing 2, "Winger Family Beach Party", in Costa Mesa, CA. Much more info to come. Host Hotel, The Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, offers rates of $89/night to GWRRA [visit www.hiltonorangecountycostamesa.com or call (714) 540-7000]. For more info or to register, visit www.gwrra-RegionF.org or contact Jeffrey or Denise Goldin at (602) 481-0894 or arizonagoldin@cox.net.

SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2010 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND). REGION E’s “Back to the Fifties” Rally. Join the fun in Davenport, IA at the downtown Radisson hotel. For GWRRA Members, the room rate is $79 per night. Hotel Address is Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 East 2nd, Davenport, IA 52801.

Phone number is (800) 395-7046; we site is www.radisson.com/davenportia.

Near many attractions! For more information, contact Clayton & Lynda Alcorn, Region E Directors, at (660) 827-3063, (660) 473-0172, or b2momdad@charter.net or visit www.gwrra-region-e.org.

SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2010. REGION A’S “All American Homecoming” at the NEW LOCATION of Lakepoint Resort Lodge & Convention Center (New, complete renovation), US 431 N., in Eufaula, AL. [Resort phone: (800) 544-5253] 3-night minimum at the Lodge; Cabins and Lakeside Cottages available; Camping On-Site. Vendors, Seminars, BBQ, Pajama Party, Bike Parade, District Directors Challenge, Poker Run, Chapter Challenge, and so much more! For more info, call Region A Directors Bob & Nan Shrader at (352) 668-3164 or Rally Coordinator Ed Porter at (727) 938-8190.

DISTRICT EVENTS MAY 6-8, 2010. TEXAS DISTRICT’S "RALLY THE TROOPS" RALLY in Killeen, TX (home of Ft Hood, the worlds largest military installation). Special performance by the U.S. Army’s 1st Calvary Horse detachment.

Contact Ken and Barbie Peterson, District Directors at (817) 293-4667 or kenandbarbie@wb4me.com. For online registration, visit www.gwrra-tx.or

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JUNE 17-19, 2010. WYOMING DISTRICT’s rally in Rock Springs, WY. For info, contact Bud Nading at (307) 277-6969 or peggynading@bresnan.net.

JUNE 17-19, 2010. OHIO DISTRICT’s Buckeye Rally/Convention at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, OH. Voted best District Rally/Convention in 2009 by the Ohio District Team; this year’s theme is “Summer Safari”! For more info, contact John & Linda Frank at (614) 409-9178 or visit www.ohiogwrra.org.

JUNE 17-19, 2010. OREGON DISTRICT RALLY “Winging Where The Fun Shines” at the Kah-nee-tah High Desert Resort and Casino in Warm Springs, OR. Join us for a “thinking outside the box rally”.

We’ll have something for everybody, including a miniature golf tournament, ARC and First Aid classes, guided rides, time to relax and much, much more.

Saturday night before closing, we will be guests of an authentic Indian Salmon bake dinner and dance. So come and join us for a whole new experience! Visit gwrraoregondistrict.com for registration and lodging information. For more info, contact Oregon DD Terry Huffman at (503) 648-0343 or terryhuffman@comcast.net. Pre-registration ends May 15, 2010.

JUNE 17-20, 2010. WEST VIRGINIA DISTRICT’s “West Virginia Down Home Rally” in Summersville, WV. For more info, contact Buz Mowrer at (304) 546-3610. *JULY 15-17, 2010. WASHINGTON DISTRICT’s 30th Anniversary Rally “Cruising the Olympic Peninsula” in Port Townsend, WA. Shore Excursions, Historical Walking Tours, Shopping, Canoe, kayak, and sailboat rentals, and more. For more info, contact Bob Spencer at (425) 489-9786.

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

Don or Sharon Weber at (208) 660-7839 or ponderosads@roadrunner.com.

SEPTEMBER 3, 4, & 5, 2010 (Labor Day Weekend). CALIFORNIA DISTRICT Rally & Convention. This year’s “Party on the Mountain” will be held in the resort community of Mammoth Lakes, CA. The Village at Mammoth provides the ultimate mountain paradise where you can enjoy the rally, rides, and vendors then stay for a vacation of a lifetime. Room rates available for GWRRA Members Sept. 1-8, 2010. For more info, contact Bill Johnson at (707) 429-2920 or visit www.gwrra-ca.org.

SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2010. NEW MEXICO DISTRICT RALLY, in historic Las Vegas, NM. Just 60 miles from Santa Fe, Las Vegas is considered by some to be a living museum and the official reunion home of Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. Join us for some great riding, ice cream social, vendors, bike light show, rider ed and so much more. Host hotel: Plaza Hotel built in 1882 and lovingly restored in 1982. For more info, visit www.gwrra-nm.org or contact Ted Bates, District Director, at (505) 328-4346 or twbat@comcast.net.

SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2010. NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT RALLY, 27th Annual Wings Over the Smokies. We’ll be “Winging to the County Fair” in Fletcher, NC. Enjoy riding our beautiful western North Carolina mountains with guided tours or a visit to the Biltmore Estate. For more info and rally flier, visit our District website at www.gwrranc.org or contact Dennis and Kathy Hull at (828) 295-6856.

CHAPTER EVENTS MAY 1, 2010. Groovy…it’s time for MS-L’s annual “HIPPIEFEST”! 9 a.m. til 1 p.m. at Calhoun Community Center, Hwy 84 W Laurel, MS (GPS: N31 41’ 46.5” W089 12’ 14.7”) $10/singles; $15/couples, Includes lunch. “Best Costume Contest”, so come join us and wear your Grooviest Threads! $100 gift certificate to the top 3 winners!

Proceeds to benefit local charities. For more info, contact Donald Jefcoat (601) 577-0006 or d_jefcoat@hotmail.com or Marschell Jefcoat at (601) 580-7343 or schelljcoat@hotmail.com.

MAY 1-2, 2010. OH-W2’S BOLOGNA RUN/COUNTRY CHOPPER OPEN HOUSE in Cygnet, OH. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Contact Tom and Jill Becker at (419) 838-7101 or w2newseditor@embarqmail.com.

MAY 5, 2010. TN-C’S 11TH ANNUAL ST. JUDE’S GOLF TOURNAMENT at Tri-Cities Golf Course in Blountville, TN. For more info, contact Tom Jayne at (423) 323-2239 or tjayne@embargmail.com.

MAY 8, 2010. CA-1K’S “CHAPTER K MOTHER’S DAY RIDE” at Canoga Park, CA. For more info, contact Nadine Galli at (818) 398—0763 or girlsryd2@yahoo.com.

MAY 8, 2010. BC-D’S (SURREY, BC) “KEN HIGGINBOTTOM RIDE”. Gather at Parking Lot 166 & Fraser Hwy. 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. For more info, check our website at www.gwrra-bcd.org.

MAY 15, 2010. TN-C’S 27TH ANNUAL “STEAK OUT at Roan Mt. State Park” in Roan Mt., TN. For more info, contact Richard or Connie Pendleton at (423) 245-8484 or r-cpend@charter.net.

MAY 21-24, 2010. BC-G HOSTS THE 19TH ANNUAL “VICTORIA DAYS FAMILY REUNION” RALLY. NEW LOCATION!!! in Salmon Arm, BC, on the shores of beautiful Shushwap Lake. Rally location at the White Water Slide & RV Park, with the Best Western Motel right next door.

For more info and registration form, visit www.vwh.ca/bc-g/ under Events.

MAY 22, 2010. AR-L’S 22ND ANNUAL “TOAD SUCK RALLY” in Conway, AR at Toad Suck Park, west of town on Hwy.60. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Includes games, door prizes, meal, and more. $10 each. Contact Bud or Jan Danner at (501) 730-0827 or danner@cyberback.com.

*JULY 22-24, 2010. NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS’ Rally IX. ’50s – ’60s theme. Host hotel is Town & Country Motor Inn, Gorham, NH (800) 325-4386. See NE District website for more info, or contact Pat Thibaudeau, NH District Director, at (508) 341-1687 or gwrranhdd@msn.com.

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

SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2010. IDAHO DISTRICT’s "Get a Piece of the Rock" rally, held at the Kellogg Middle School, Kellogg, ID. Reserve your room at the Kellogg Inn, (208) 783-1234 or Silver Mountain Resort, (208) 783-1547 or camp on-site. BBQ Ribs, Ice Cream social, vendors, breakfast available on-site, Light Parade, Bike Show, Rider Ed/classes and many planned rides. Indoor waterslide and 3-mile gondola ride and more avail. Contact

JUNE 5, 2010. WI-P’s “Summerfest” 2-hour cruise up the Wisconsin River in Rhinelander, WI (at Wisconsin River Cruises, corner of Hwys 8 & 47). Boarding begins at noon; leaves dock at 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration: $20

by May 5 (includes cruise and food); must be pre-registered to attend. 50/50, door prizes, raffle, and more. For more info, contact Marie Flechner-Haring at (715) 453-8718.

Wing World

AUGUST 14, 2010. CO-Q’s “Porker Run” in Montrose,

JUNE 12, 2010. IN-K'S "MERCY RIDE" in West Lafayette, IN, for Mercy Flight volunteer pilots/owners.

Register at 9 a.m.; departs 10:30 a.m. For info, contact Mike Bible at (765) 586-6156 or Denny Sell at (219) 275-5200.

JULY 18, 2010, IL-H2, 3rd Annual Steve Boock “Wing Fling” at Lake Story Pavilion, 1572 Mechan Dr., Galesburg, IL. Registration begins at 9 a.m.; last bike out at 11 a.m. $6/pp. For more info, contact D. Fryer at (309) 343-3227 or danal62@comcast.net or visit www.ilh2.org.

JUNE 26, 2010. IN-R2’S “RALLY FOR A.N.N.A. 2010” motorcycle charity ride, held in Rensselaer, IN. All proceeds go to childhood cancer research. $15/single; $25/double. For more information, go to www.annafund.org. Watch the 2009 Rally for A.N.N.A. on YouTube. For information, contact Susan Healey, ride coordinator, at dlhealey@embarqmail.com.

JULY 18, 2010. CO-L’s “Chapter L Pancake Breakfast” in Lakewood, CO. For more infor contact Fred Fisher at (720) 922-0789.

964-4379 or ginnyornick@bresnan.net.

AUGUST 13-15, 2010. MI-Q’S “WILDERNESS WINGS CAMPOUT” in Sault Ste. Marie MI. For more info, contact Frank King at (906) 440-2133.

RUN”. Finish the season in style and warm camaraderie with great riding and

PHOTO TOURS & OTHER TOURS We list only GWRRA-sponsored “pin tours” in this section that appears periodically. Tours generally are self-guided observation runs conducted by GWRRA Chapters or Districts; most cost a small amount and yield a tour pin upon completion. Most tours require some proof of having visited destinations, such as receipts or photographs. Rules may differ, so contact the sponsors for rules and details.

To submit Tours information, e-mail editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Events & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

PHOTO TOURS OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-H’S “7 Pass Photo Tour.”

Take a photo of your bike or you and your bike (and Co-Rider too, if riding 2-up) at the summit of seven passes in Washington State that are over 4,000 feet high. There are 10 passes that qualify for you to receive the pin. For more info, contact Jeff Kelton at (360) 319-5249.

OPEN ENDING DATE. WY-B’s “BORDER2BORDER RIDE”. Visit 5 of Wyoming’s 6 border states and send us pictures of the “Welcome to ____ sign” (NE, CO, MT, ID, UT, SD) and you and your bike. Send $7.50 ($12 if you are adding a Co-Rider) to receive a beautiful pin!

We’ll add your pictures to our website! Please check out our website, www.CheyenneGoldWing.com for more details or contact GWRRA WY-B, Kenn Harvey, 1400 Hugur Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001 at (307) 630-6285 or kennharvey@hotmail.com.

OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-A’s “CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD QUIZ TOUR.” Visit battlefields in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. Details at www.gwrravaa.org/battlefield_quiz_tour.htm, email civilwarquiz@gwrravaa.org or mail SASE to Jim Hendershot, 7321 Dunston Street, Springfield, VA 221513105. (703) 354-3880.

OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-V’s “WATERFALL TOUR.” Submit three photos of waterfalls, preferably with your bike and/or yourself.

Different pin for each year. Flyer at http://geocities.com/wa_chapter_v. Write Clarine Dunn, 615 SW 126, Seattle, WA 98146.

OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-E’s “LIGHTHOUSE PHOTO TOUR.” Photos of three different lighthouses with bike in foreground if possible. One beautiful pin, $10. Check or MO to Bob Thurgood, 614 216th St. SW, Bothell, WA 98021-8104. (425) 485-4416. E-mail: rvt4@hotmail.com. Please see pins and forms at the website www. gwrra-wae.org.

OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-V's "APPLE TOUR." Visit five different cities in any state that spell “apple.” Take a picture of your bike and the town hall or post office and send it in to get the second part of the pin and a chance at a $50 prize. Lee Damoiseaux, 17 65th Ave E., Tacoma, WA 98424. (253) 380-8815. E-mail: lee_damiseaux@ comast.net. Web site: http://www.geocities.com/wa_chapter_v.

OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-S's “HORSESHOE CURVE PHOTO TOUR.” Spell the word “horseshoe” using the first letter of any city, county or post office sign and your bike. Send photos and $7, single or $12, two-up to GWRRA Chapter PA-S, Ralph Wilcox, 1854 Erin Dr., Altoona, PA 16602-7612.

OPEN ENDING DATE. ME-F's “RIDE IN PINS.” Contact Mile Sereyko, (207) 732-4537 or Roger Stinson, (207) 794-2064.

OPEN ENDING DATE. BIG SKY REGION I Celebration of Lewis & Clark's 200th Anniversary of the "Corps of Discovery." Take five photos of your bike in front of a "Lewis & Clark Trail" road sign or Lewis & Clark Trial interpretative sign anywhere along the route. For more information, send a SASE to Steve Henicksman, 258 Stone Run Lane, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. (208) 523-9813 E-mail: ssheni@cable one.net. Web site: www.bigskyregioni.org.

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CO. Enjoy an all-day observation run through the San Juan Mountains, a “Porker Run” pin and pork barbecue dinner. Welcome dessert reception 8/13.

Rooms just $65 at Days Inn if you call (970) 249-4507 and mention GWRRA before 7/30/2010. For more info, contact Ginny and Nick Hoppner at (970)

SEPTMEBER 3-6, 2010. BC-D’S (SURREY, BC) “GOLD lots of fun. For more info, check our website at www.gwrra-bcd.org.

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OPEN ENDING DATE. MO-T’s “GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE 66” Tour. Three Route 66 signs. Contact H.F. Evans, 2540 Markwardt Street, Joplin, MO 64801. (417) 781-7163.

OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2’s “POTATO” TOUR. Towns, villages, etc., beginning with each letter. For an information pack, send SASE to Jim Ludwick, 475 S. Isabella Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI. 48858 or ludwi1bj@localnet.com.

OPEN ENDING DATE. OR-G’s “ANIMAL LOVERS” PHOTO TOUR. Town signs bearing the names of animals. Contact Gloria Norby, 1145 Jays Dr., Salem, OR 97303. (503) 393-5755.

OPEN ENDING DATE. LOUISIANA’S “USA GRAND TOUR.” Any five consecutive states’ welcome sign. Brent & Roxie Comeaux at (337) 993-8440 or como102696@aol.com. Web site: www.ladist.org.

OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-B's “WINGS BY THE SEA” PHOTO TOUR. City signs that spell WBTS. Contact Ed Sigmund, 1432 Culpepper Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23323. E-mail: Edsig1432@aol.com.

OPEN ENDING DATE. LOUISIANA’S “WORLD’S LONGEST BRIDGE” Tour. Toll receipt from the bridge master at Pontchartrain Bridge. Contact Brent & Roxie Comeaux at (337) 993-8440 or como102696@aol.com. Web site: www.ladist.org.

OPEN ENDING DATE. WI-J’s “ROAD KILL” TOUR. Photo of your bike next to road kill. Pin awarded. Contact Keary Getter, 113 Chestnut Lane, Whitelaw, WI 54247. (920) 732-3982 or getkj@lakefield.net.

OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-E's “KALEIDOSCOPE TOUR” Five photos of towns that have a color in the name. Contact Gayle Jisa, 900 Woodgrove, Ortonville MI 48462-8806. (248) 627-6320.

OPEN ENDING DATE. IL-G'S “SAUK VALLEY WINGERS TOUR.” The first letter of towns that spell out “Wingers.” Contact Mary Adams, 30609 Woodside Dr., Rock Falls, IL 61071. (815) 625-6763.

OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G's “WORLD TOUR.” Five photos of city signs named after a foreign country or city. Contact John E. Smith, 2851 Hidden View Dr., SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. (616) 5546138. Email zephyr70@comcast.net.

OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-O’s “FIVE CORNER RUN.” Photos of five corners of the state. Contact John Scrivner, 2642 NE Old Belfair Highway, Belfair, WA 98528. (360) 275-8606.

OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-P’s “REST AREA” TOUR. Five photos of rest areas, one picture of outhouse counts as two photographs.

Contact Perry & Rose Ann Lock, 23070 Republic, Oak Park, MI 48237. (248) 398-2657.

OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-O's “FIND A FORT” TOUR. Forts or city/towns with the word “fort” in them. Contact Twyla Miller, 5312 East Collins Road, Port Orchard, WA 98366-8329. (360) 8717025. Email: fort@gwrra-wao.org. Web site: http://www.gwrrawao.org.

OPEN ENDING DATE. UT-H's “GOLDEN SPIKE EMPIRE” TOUR. Six restaurants whose first letters spell out Empire. Contact Ralph & Dorene Valentine at 828 South 1425 West, Clearfield, UT 84015.

(801) 773-6828.

OPEN ENDING DATE. MO-X’s “XCEPTIONAL” TOUR. Signs with an “X”. Contact Gary & Ginny Gillming, 11046 West State Highway 90, Noel, MO 64854. (417) 475-3598. E-mail: ginnyg@netins.net.

OPEN ENDING DATE. GA-A's "GOLD BOOK TOUR". Georgia Chapter A will publish your picture with the Gold Book at national and international parks or monuments on its web site at http://gwrra-gaa.com. Send photo as an attachment to an email (include your GWRRA Chapter, names of people in the photo, location, and date photo was taken) to poitour@earthlink.net.

OTHERS TOURS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. “The World in Illinois” a Motorist Awareness (MAD) open tour for all in 2009. Illinois has over 300 cities that share their name with others around the world. Visit these cities and get your Passport stamped. With your completed Passport and $5 you will receive “The World in Illinois” lapel pin.

Rules, Passports and list of cities can be found at www.gwrra-ildistrict.org or contact Toney Buzick at tcbuzick68@gallatinriver.net or (309) 382-2588.

OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-U’s “LAKE CITY” TOUR. Visit cities with “Lake” as part of their name. Contact Dick & Pat Thelan.

(989) 593-2151.

OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-H's “COAL MINE TOUR.” Get your patch then visit four places related to coal or just four coal items.

Contact Saundra Yoder, 1030 Hetlerville Road, Nescopeck, PA 18635 or http://mysite.verizon.net/vze/vze76tsr OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-X's “FOUR CORNER” TOUR. Contact Rick Rodgers. (570) 587-2531. Email: card@epix.net.

OPEN ENDING DATE. IL-E’s “CAST IRON FANNY” RUN. Ride 1,000 miles in 24 hours. Contact Terry or Nancy Kalaher, 612 Calcari, Gillespie, IL 62033.

OPEN ENDING DATE. ME-F’s “FOUR CORNERS” TOUR. Points N, S, E, W. T. Contact Jeff Gifford, RR #3, Box 494, Lincoln, ME 00457.

OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2’s “FRENCH FRY TOUR.” Cities, towns or villages to spell “French Fry.” For forms and information, send SASE to: Jim Ludwick at 475 S. Isabella Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or ludwi1bj@localnet.com.

OPEN ENDING DATE. MD-D’s “MARYLAND IS FOR CRABS” HISTORIC” TOUR. In-state historical locations. For information, send SASE to: Allan Phillips, 11621 Zennia Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502.

OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2's BAKE-EM TOUR. Towns, villages, etc. to spell “bake-em.” ContactJim Ludwick, 475 South Isabella Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or ludwi1bj@localnet.com.

OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-I’s “CREEK CLASSIC” TOUR. Signs naming the creek. Contact Harold Stafford II at 15603 Mercury Drive, Climax, MI 49034.

OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-A's “CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD QUIZ” TOUR. Return completed questionnaire. Contact Ric Cross, 1438 ● Kingstream Dr. Herndon, VA 20170. (703) 471-0208.

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A S S O C I A T I O N

L E A D E R

Membership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries.

COUNTRIES ANDORRA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BAHAMAS BERMUDA BELGIUM

BRAZIL BRUNEI CANADA CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK ENGLAND FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUAM HONG KONG

L I S T I N G Denotes senior officer

REPRESENTED:

ICELAND INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KOREA

KUWAIT LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MEXICO NEW ZEALAND NORWAY PAKISTAN

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

SLOVAKIA SPAIN ST VINCENT SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THE NETHERLANDS

TURKEY WALES WEST INDIES

DIRECTORS: MELISSA EASON ............EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ..........................21423 N. 11TH AVE ...............................PHOENIX ......................AZ...................85027 ..........................623-581-2500 BOB GREER ....................CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2738 AUSTIN LN ....................................JONESBORO.................GA ..................30236 ..........................770-473-1316 ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA ...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535 MIKE STIGER...................RIDER EDUCATION...............................4552 LEEWARD DR .................................PLEASANT LAKE.............MI ...................49272 ..........................517-769-4824 DAVID ORR .....................LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................2127 ASHLEY GLEN WAY .......................FORT MILL .....................SC...................29707 ..........................704-560-5446 PETER RUSSELL ................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525

REGIONAL

DIRECTORS:

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

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

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

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(Recruited more than 25 new GWRRA Members.)

Due to the large amount of Hall of Honor Members, the Hall of Fame listing will appear again next month.

Aaserod, Irene ....................................Skjeberg, Adams, Leland ....................................BANDERA, TX Adkins, Allan ......................................SHERIDAN, MI Adkins, Terry ......................................TUPELO, MS Aguiar, Ronald ....................................INDIAN HARBOR BEACH, FL Albert, Frank ......................................Kodak, TN Alcorn, Clayton....................................Sedalia, MO Aldous, John ......................................JACKSONVILLE, FL Alg, Cecil ............................................Minot, ND Allhands, Jerry....................................WATSEKA, IL Anderson, Harry ................................Melbourne, FL Anthony, James ..................................CLARKES BEACH, NL Arthur, Kenny ....................................Ada, OK Austin, Joseph ....................................Dudley, NC Bahrenburg, Ed ..................................Chenango Bridge, NY Baker, Gary ........................................Riverview, FL Bales, William ....................................CORRYTON, TN Ballard, Ronald ..................................SCOTIA, NY Barnhill, William ................................WINTER HAVEN, FL Barr, Michael ......................................BURLINGTON, ON Barrington, Bob ..................................YAZOO CITY, MS Batson, Ronald....................................PORT ORANGE, FL Bayer, Jack ........................................PINE, AZ Beason, Rufus ....................................COLUMBUS, MS Belanger, Dean ..................................ABRAMS, WI Belinoski, Sam ....................................HOUSTON, TX Benoit, Percy ......................................HOUMA, LA Bentt, Wallace ....................................Sherwood Park, AB Bevens, James ....................................LONDON, OH Bible, Dennis ......................................SOLDOTNA, AK Bible, Mike ........................................Lafayette, IN Biddlingmeier, Deborah ......................Troy, MO Bill, Roy..............................................MIDDLETOWN, NJ Birge, Jack..........................................CRESTVIEW, FL Black, Zearl ........................................HERMITAGE, TN Bolin, James ......................................Bonham, TX Bondurant, Dan ..................................MAYFIELD, KY Bottema, Ronald ................................Hillsboro, OR Branham, James ................................WINSTON SALEM, NC Brock, Donal ......................................RICHLAND, WA Brodbeck, Denny ................................Miami, FL Broeker, Richard ................................HERNANDO, FL Brown, Gordon....................................DALTON, GA Brown, Lonnie ....................................Branson, MO Brown, Willie ......................................Eastover, NC Bruneau, Al ........................................MELBOURNE, FL Brunkow, Tim......................................Sandy, OR Bryant, Roy ........................................ROCKY MOUNT, NC Burlison, Charles ................................TAMARAC, FL Burton, Joyce......................................Dayton, OH Buzick, Toney......................................MARQUETTE HEIGHTS, IL Campus, Phyllis ..................................WILMINGTON, IL Carey, Jim ..........................................KELOWNA, BC Carlton, Winston..................................WAUCHULA, FL Carr, David..........................................Pomeroy, OH Carter, Charles ....................................Atoka, TN Carter, James......................................Forest Park, GA Case, Frank ........................................Elkhart, IN Chadwick, Garland ..............................Carriere, MS Champion, David ................................CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, NL Chapman, Eta ....................................Albia, IA Chapman, Jim ....................................Albia, IA Christianson, Gene ..............................Fargo, ND Clark, Crystal ......................................Kokomo, IN Clayton, Kelly ....................................Wallace, WV Cline, Steve ........................................LEXINGTON, NC Coe, James ........................................FEDERAL WAY, WA Cole, Alice ..........................................SOUTHSIDE, AL Cole, Dewey........................................SOUTHSIDE, AL Cole, Kenton ......................................LOMAX, IL Coleman, Charles ................................TRAVELERS REST, SC Colley, Lloyd ......................................Junction City, OR Conrad, Ray........................................Williamstown, KY Cook, Les............................................SUNNYVALE, CA Corgnell, William ................................LAKE ALFRED, FL Corner, Don ........................................FREELTON, ON Corner, Mary ......................................FREELTON, ON Couch, Charles ....................................TALLAHASSEE, FL Coulter, Ted ........................................GAINESVILLE, FL Cox, Robert ........................................BIDWELL, OH Cyr, Allen ............................................Sabattus, ME Danner, Arnold....................................FORT WAYNE, IN Daves, Richard....................................Bakersfield, CA Davies, Jack........................................Belfair, WA Davies, Mark ......................................Laveen, AZ Davis, Woody......................................CANTON, GA Day, James ........................................Los Lunas, NM

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Deal, Aaron ........................................NEWNAN, GA Del Rio, Richard ..................................TAMPA, FL Dennis, Vern ......................................BLOOMING PRAIRIE, MN Dewberry, Carl....................................Moores Hill, IN Domas, Gary ......................................Kennewick, WA Donaldson, Danny ..............................Niceville, FL Dudley, Roger ....................................MAGNA, UT Dudley, Vernon ..................................RALEIGH, NC Dudley, Virginia ..................................MAGNA, UT Dufner, Laine ......................................Spokane, WA Dull, Robert ........................................PINEVILLE, LA Dyer, Stanley ......................................Emery, SD Earle, Daniel ......................................INDIANAPOLIS, IN Ebmeier, David....................................VIRGINIA BEACH, VA Edwards, Thomas ................................Idaho Falls, ID Eiffert, Robert ....................................Athens, PA Eldridge, Eddie....................................GREENWOOD, SC Elliott, Kirk..........................................KAMLOOPS, BC Ellison, George....................................WAYNE, MI Epperson, Melvin ................................SAN MARCOS, CA Evans, Denis ......................................ST CATHARINES, ON Eversole, William ................................STRONGSVILLE, OH Fannin, Robert ....................................Christmas, FL Feigenbaum, Robert............................Coral Springs, FL Fields, Harold......................................LUMBERTON, NC Finley, Lloyd ......................................KENNEWICK, WA Fletcher, Tom ......................................Dallas, TX Follett, Richard....................................Guntersville, AL Ford, Ej ..............................................LA PORTE, IN Fortini, John ......................................LUDLOW, MA Fox, Ronald ........................................Cheyenne, WY Franson, Janice ..................................INDIANAPOLIS, IN Freedle, Russell ..................................Lexington, NC Fritz, Daniel........................................Fredericksburg, VA Fulcer, Earl..........................................PEWAUKEE, WI Gallo, Frank........................................LUDLOW, MA Gardner, Marge ..................................North Port, FL Gibson, Reuben ..................................Louisville, KY Gieger, Mike ......................................Louin, MS Gilbert, Cynthia ..................................LIMA, OH Gilbert, Donald ..................................LIMA, OH Godfrey, Marion..................................VERONA, MS Goff, Gary ..........................................MYRTLE BEACH, SC Gonzales, George................................ADDIS, LA Gordon, Helen ....................................HOPE HULL, AL Grace, Don..........................................BOULDER CITY, NV Graham, Richard ................................HENDERSON, TX Gray, Douglas ....................................Palm Coast, FL Graybill, Evelyn ..................................Anderson, IN Grazier, Edward ..................................Smyrna, TN Greer, Karla ........................................Jonesboro, GA Greninger, Rick ..................................Owasso, OK Gresham, Gary ..................................RIVERSIDE, CA Griffing, Bruce ....................................Cape Coral, FL Griffith, Charles ..................................LURAY, VA Griffith, Diane ....................................LURAY, VA Grow, Terry ........................................West Palm Beach, FL Gugin, Donald ....................................WHITE SALMON, WA Gulley, William....................................Rogersville, AL Gulseth, Randy ..................................TWO RIVERS, WI Haase, Lorne ......................................HARRIETTA, MI Hackney, Mike ....................................Walland, TN Hall, Moncie........................................Union City, TN Hallett, Louis ......................................GREEN BAY, WI Hamel, Robert ....................................LACONIA, NH Hamilton, J B......................................Albion, IL Hammond, Terry ................................HIBBING, MN Hammond, Thomas ............................IDAHO FALLS, ID Hankinson, Robert ..............................WICHITA FALLS, TX Hansen, Kim ......................................NAESTVED, Hansen, Larry ....................................Hot Springs, AR Harding, Lewis ....................................Lebanon, MO Hare, Ronald ......................................LA CROSSE, WI Harig, Brad ........................................EMMONS, MN Harris, J R ..........................................Inverness, FL Harris, Rachel ....................................Inverness, FL Hartman, Ray & Cheryl ......................WALDORF, MD Hawkins, Terry....................................MONTROSE, CO Heap, Kevin........................................Hanover, MN Heath, Phillip ......................................Rio Rancho, NM Heffelfinger, Ronald ............................Winnebago, IL Heinmiller, Barry ................................PALMERSTON, ON Hencely, Steve ....................................CLARKESVILLE, GA Henline, Sandra ..................................PORT GIBSON, NY Herbert, Richard ................................Wichita Falls, TX Hernandez, Miguel..............................YONKERS, NY Hewitson, Jim ....................................Riverside, CA

Hodge, James ....................................OCEAN SPRINGS, MS Hodges, James....................................BRECKSVILLE, OH Hodges, Susan ....................................BRECKSVILLE, OH Hodges, Wilbur ..................................BRANDON, MS Hodgson, Ronald ................................RED DEER, AB Holthe, Donald....................................MOORHEAD, MN Hooper, Sue ........................................Stony Point, NC Hop, Donald ......................................ZEPHYRHILLS, FL Hopkins, Jack ....................................ATWATER, OH Hopler, Lowell ....................................Port Richey, FL Hoppner, Nick ....................................Montrose, CO Horgan, Daniel ..................................HAMILTON, OH Horwood, Gary ..................................Paradise, NL Hory, Michael......................................DeBary, FL Howell, David ....................................Jacksonville, FL Huddlestun, Harold ............................Equality, IL Hudnell, Michael ................................SHELTON, WA Hudson, Bradley ................................Saint Charles, MO Huffman, Larry ..................................MOUNT VERNON, OH Hughes, Peter ....................................Currie, NC Hunter, J David ..................................NORFOLK, VA Hunter, Pierre ....................................Les Coteaux, QC Hurley, Roger......................................West Milton, OH Hyde, Robert ......................................Plymouth, MN Hyde, Robin........................................PLYMOUTH, MN Irwin, John ........................................Laurel, DE Jackson, Jim ......................................Smiths, AL Jacobs, Harold ....................................PLYMOUTH, MI Jagger, James ....................................CHINA, MI James, Jimmie....................................HEDGESVILLE, WV Jamison, Jim ......................................CONROE, TX Jarrell, Thomas ..................................BLUFF CITY, TN Jefferies, Thomas................................Sacramento, CA Jensen, Robert ....................................CALGARY, AB Jette, Geno ........................................ORANGE PARK, FL Jimenez, Angel A. ..............................SAN JUAN, PR Johnson, Gail ......................................Peoria, AZ Johnson, Linda....................................BRISTOL, VA Johnson, Robert ..................................Peoria, AZ Johnson, Steve....................................Silverdale, WA Jones, Jim ..........................................HASKELL, OK Jose, Ralph ........................................FARGO, ND Joyce, Joe ..........................................MADISON, WI Kalaher, Terry ....................................GILLESPIE, IL Keetle, Billy ........................................BREMERTON, WA Kennedy, John ....................................Indianapolis, IN Kermick, Herbert ................................Pensacola, FL Kindschi, Virgil ....................................BELOIT, WI King, Harold ......................................JACKSONVILLE, FL King, Russel ........................................Odessa, TX Kitzman, Dave ....................................Port Richey, FL Knight, Earl ........................................Pawtucket, RI Kohr, Glenn ........................................BUTTE, MT Lamb, William ....................................Mullica Hill, NJ Lancaster, Danny ................................Lakeview, OH Lancaster, Diana..................................NEW BOSTON, MI Langlois, Marc ....................................GREELY, ON Lantz, Ron ..........................................Seminole, FL Larsen, Ronnie....................................Warner Robins, GA Latham, Clay ......................................Sevierville, TN Lineberger, Edsel ................................SHERRILLS FORD, NC Litwiller, Ronald ..................................BADEN, ON Longfellow, Alyne................................HEBRON, MD Low, Dean ..........................................Ormond Beach, FL Lumpkin, Robert ................................TUCSON, AZ Lust, Donna ........................................CRESTLINE, OH Lynch, Rick ........................................GILLETTE, WY Lysne, James ......................................CHEYENNE, WY MacBird, Bob ......................................CONROE, TX Mackey, Danny ..................................CANTON, GA Magnuson, Ronald ..............................GOOD HOPE, IL Malott, Carl ........................................Beaverton, MI Malott, Rosemary................................Phoenix, AZ Malson, Bruce ....................................Mitchellville, MD Manning, Al ........................................MOBILE, AL Mardis, Don ........................................TOWN CREEK, AL Martin, Ronald....................................COLDBROOK, NS Martin, Tommy....................................BUCKHEAD, GA Martini, Dennis ..................................MANSFIELD, TX Mason, Thomas ..................................ROANOKE RAPIDS, NC Masters, Jan ......................................SOUTH BEND, IN Masters, Larry ....................................SOUTH BEND, IN Mattson, Scott ....................................HOPKINS, MN Maupin, Donald ..................................ROCKWALL, TX Mauterer, Eddie ..................................Diamondhead, MS McBride, Dwight..................................Oklahoma City, OK Mccandless, Marie ..............................ALAMANCE, NC

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Mccasland, Danny ..............................ALBUQUERQUE, NM Mcclintock, Pauline..............................CASCO, MI Mccollough, Dennis ............................KINGSLAND, GA Mccoy, Hollie ......................................Saint Marys, WV Mcdaniel, Ima ....................................CROSBY, TX Mcdonald, Richard ..............................BROKEN ARROW, OK McDougal, Ricky ................................Moulton, AL McGary, Kyle ......................................BENTLEYVILLE, PA Mcgill, Fred ........................................Ellijay, GA Mckenzie, Roy ....................................Buckley, WA Mcmahan, Jimmy................................Rio Rancho, NM McMichael, Paul ..................................HIGHLAND, CA McNicol, Robert ..................................GENEVA, FL McPhail, James ..................................Mishawaka, IN Meadows, Wesley................................Leesburg, FL Meredith, Bobby ................................Taylorsville, NC Messman, Denzil ................................JEFFERSON, TX Michaud, Ronald ................................WOODLAND, MI Micheau, Willard ................................PORTLAND, IN Miller, Craig ........................................SUMMERVILLE, SC Miller, Gary ........................................Waverly, OH Miller, Roy ..........................................Owingsville, KY Mobley, Byrle......................................REEDSBURG, WI Moore, George....................................Waterloo, IA Morlan, Donnie ..................................Gallatin, TN Morris, Terry ......................................Milton Freewater, OR Moynagh, James ................................VENTURA, CA Mullins, Billy ......................................SELMER, TN Munson, Kenneth ................................Waynesboro, VA Murphy, Gordon..................................Saint Johns, NL Myre, Gailya ......................................CLARKSTON, MI Nation, Raymond ................................Gulfport, MS Neil, Dennis ........................................MILTON, WA Nelsen, Robert ....................................DULUTH, MN Newell, Marcella ................................Belleville, WI Newman, Bobby..................................LA PORTE, IN Newton, Bernard ................................Center Valley, PA Nicholas, Ronald ................................Oxford, MS Noah, Donna ......................................COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Noah, Richard ....................................COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Nolff, William ....................................LAKE ANN, MI Nolte, Donald......................................BRANDON, SD O’neill, Helene ....................................Silverdale, WA Oberholtzer, Larry ..............................ASHLAND, OH Oliver, John ........................................SCOTTSBLUFF, NE Ondof, Anthony ..................................New Bern, NC Orwig, Ronald ....................................Mount Pleasant, MI Oxner, Nathan ....................................LEXINGTON, SC Paffel, Dennis ....................................Beloit, WI Parham, David....................................Fayetteville, NC Parker, John ......................................WESLEY CHAPEL, FL Parker, Keith ......................................HASTINGS, MN Parker, Sandra....................................HASTINGS, MN Patterson, Bobby ................................Foxworth, MS Peabody, Russell ................................BELLEVILLE, MI Peck, Thomas......................................La Follette, TN Peterson, Marlene ..............................COON RAPIDS, MN Philhower, Thomas ..............................WAUSAUKEE, WI Pinet, Bob ..........................................BURLINGTON, ON Pippin, Danny ....................................Panama City, FL Pirillo, Joseph ....................................ALTOONA, IA Plevel, Nick ........................................BELLE VERNON, PA Polgrean, LeRoy..................................FRESNO, CA Preston, John......................................JACKSBORO, TN Puckett, Elzie ......................................MADISON, NC Randall, Dan ......................................Ormond Beach, FL Randall, Lewis ....................................MECOSTA, MI

Randolph, Steve..................................Littleton, CO Rathbone, Foster ................................Azilda, ON Reeves, Donald ..................................MARSHALL, TX Reynolds, William ..............................DOBSON, NC Rice, George ......................................ANCHORAGE, AK Rich, Mari ..........................................Cleveland, TX Richards, Elizabeth ..............................Englewood, OH Richards, Gerald..................................North Fort Myers, FL Ringer, Barbara ..................................INDIANAPOLIS, IN Rollo, Sonny ......................................TALLAHASSEE, FL Romero, Paul......................................YOUNGSVILLE, LA Royer, Gene ........................................LEXINGTON, SC Rupprecht, Charles ..............................Norman, OK Sallinger, Mike ....................................Bonifay, FL Sanderovich, Dan................................YOQNEAM, Sanders, F T........................................MUSCLE SHOALS, AL Sanscartier, Jean-Pierre ......................Drummondville, QC Savage, Susan ....................................NEKOOSA, WI Schippers, Louis ..................................MICHIGAN CENTER, MI Schneider, Robert ................................HERSCHER, IL Schoeck, Jack......................................EMPORIA, KS Schoug, Aage......................................TOCKSFORS, Schreve, Marshall................................SAN ANTONIO, TX Scott, Joe............................................Portland, TN Scott, Lorna ........................................CLEBURNE, TX Scott, Perry ........................................Marrowbone, KY Scott, Ronald ......................................MIDLAND, TX Seacord, Jim ......................................Hendersonville, NC Seale, Ruby ........................................Pittsburg, TX Seyfarth, Fred ....................................TRYON, NC Sharp, J..............................................LAFAYETTE, LA Shepherd, Bobby ................................WINFIELD, KS Shivers, Rose ......................................ALGONAC, MI Shoaf, Robert......................................SALISBURY, NC Shurlow, Dennis ..................................Webster, FL Smith, David ......................................STATESVILLE, NC Smith, Edsel ........................................Lufkin, TX Smith, Robert......................................SIOUX FALLS, SD Smith, Robert......................................Dewey, OK Smith, Terry........................................Hot Springs Villiage, AR Snedigar, Jack ....................................Billings, MT Sowards, Larry....................................RAEFORD, NC Sparacino, Anthony ............................Floral City, FL Sparacino, Peggy ................................FLORAL CITY, FL Spooner, Robert ..................................TRAVELERS REST, SC Stamper, Steve....................................GEORGETOWN, KY Stegmaier, Bill ....................................PERKIOMENVILLE, PA Stephens, Chester................................BERWICK, IL Stephens, Rick ....................................TEMPLE, GA Stewart, Lowell Green ........................ASHLAND, KY Stewart, Stephen ................................BEAUMONT, TX Stewart, Wayne ..................................AMISSVILLE, VA Stocco, Wayne ....................................SAULT STE MARIE, ON Straka, Thomas ..................................WINTERSVILLE, OH Stumpf, William ..................................Monroe, OH Summerford, Ken................................HAYDEN, AL Taggart, Sandy....................................Buchtel, OH Taggart, Tom ......................................Buchtel, OH Talbott, Edward ..................................South Boston, VA Tate, John ..........................................CEDAR SPRINGS, MI Tate, Paul ..........................................JOHNSTOWN, CO Taylor, Bobby......................................MCCOMB, MS Taylor, David ......................................HAMILTON, OH Taylor, Howie ......................................Wesley Chapel, FL Taylor, Karen ......................................HAMILTON, OH Taylor, Susan ......................................Fountain Inn, SC Taylor, Ted ..........................................LAURENS, SC

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Teno, Gary..........................................Picton, ON Terro, Doug ........................................Lafayette, LA Terryn, Larry ......................................SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI Tessmer, Jim ......................................APACHE JUNCTION, AZ Thayer, Barbara ..................................MCDONOUGH, GA Thillen, Harland ..................................ROCKFORD, IL Thomas, Herbert ................................MOYOCK, NC Thomas, Kaye ....................................MOYOCK, NC Thomas, Orin ......................................WINCHESTER, VA Thompson, Jerald................................KELSO, WA Thorpe, Robert....................................ALEXANDRIA, VA Timbs, David ......................................Myrtle Beach, SC Tinkler, Jerry ......................................Wichita, KS Tollman, Royce....................................Walla Walla, WA Tremblay, Paul ....................................ST AMABLE, QC Turple, Glenn ......................................RED DEER, AB Van Buren, Richard ............................Greeneville, TN Van Nes, Robert ..................................Calgary, AB Van Schaick, Anthony..........................OSWEGO, NY Vaughn, Walter ..................................MILTON, FL Vega, Rafael ......................................BOYNTON BEACH, FL Venne, Jim..........................................LOUDON, NH Vice, Louis ..........................................KENNER, LA Vickery, Bill ........................................CRESTVIEW, FL Walker, Maynard ................................LAKE PLACID, FL Ward, Ralph........................................MUNCIE, IN Watkins, Ken ......................................Thomaston, GA Weber, Clayton....................................WESTERVILLE, OH Weiss, Bernard....................................HIGHLAND PARK, IL Welker, Mae........................................Towanda, PA Werger, Randy ....................................KELOWNA, BC Wheeler, Charles ................................MAGGIE VALLEY, NC Wheeler, Joe ......................................Uxbridge, MA Whidden, Ronald ................................SUMMERFIELD, FL White, Sandra ....................................BURGOON, OH White, Sherwin....................................Prescott Valley, AZ Wilkins, Donald ..................................Merced, CA Wilkinson, Donald ..............................Maiden, NC Wilks, Jim ..........................................SEDALIA, MO Williams, Bill ......................................BROKEN ARROW, OK Williams, Boyce ..................................HOLIDAY ISLAND, AR Williams, Carl......................................Littleton, CO Williams, David Ray ............................THORNTOWN, IN Williams, J Frank ................................MARIETTA, GA Williams, Judy ....................................Littleton, CO Williamson, Ron ..................................AJAX, ON Willoughby, Robert..............................Port Orange, FL Wilson, Margaret ................................SPRINGFIELD, IL Wilson, Melvin ....................................Cape Coral, FL Winters, Sam ......................................CLARKSVILLE, TN Wolf, Ronald ......................................OLYMPIA, WA Wolfe, Paul ........................................Lake Placid, FL Woodruff, Robert Pete ........................Marietta, GA Woods, Jerry ......................................WICHITA FALLS, TX Worthey, Gerald..................................LOUISVILLE, IL Wright, Mike ......................................Columbia City, IN Wright, Ron ........................................Strathroy, ON Wyatt, Lonnie ....................................Arab, AL Yakel, Beverley ..................................MILWAUKEE, WI Yakel, Donald ....................................MILWAUKEE, WI Young, Ralph ......................................LAKE COUNTRY, BC Young, Robert ....................................West Swanzey, NH

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Galen Bradford GWRRA # 102038 Waterford, CT

Alfred Doyle GWRRA # 268843 Corner Brook, NL Canada

Forrest Hansen GWRRA # 090265 Duluth, MN

Harry Hawn GWRRA # 173868 Carney’s Point, NJ

Larry Kuhlaman GWRRA # 121184 Alliance, NE

Denis Pettis GWRRA # 268701 Farmington, NY

Elwood Tipton GWRRA # 194954 Louisville, KY

Burt Cash GWRRA # 305654 Spring, TX

Bill Eslinger GWRRA # 249825 Eagan, MN

Richard Hansen GWRRA # 138750 Evergreen Park, IL

Wayne Heinzman GWRRA # 119036 Phillips, NE

Royce Lambert GWRRA # 098092 Plant City, FL

Kenneth Phillips GWRRA # 118474 Havertown, PA

Ray Wilson GWRRA # 182235 Spring Hill, FL

Joseph Cheatham GWRRA # 100976 Saint Pauls, NC

Roy Easton GWRRA # 104366 Belmont, ON Canada

Sandra Hannon GWRRA # 045353-01 Porter, TX

Leon Hilleman GWRRA # 098577 Marshalltown, IA

Donald McMahon GWRRA # 155064 Cliffwood Beach, NJ

Mark Swearengen GWRRA # 058372 Spring Hill, FL

Ted Christians GWRRA # 191574 Slayton, MN

Larry Greene GWRRA # 135479 Kingston, GA

Ron Harker GWRRA # 066857 Loogootee, IN

Robert Kearnes GWRRA # 263573 Whitehouse, TX

Carolyn Peacock GWRRA # 117391-01 Greenfield, IN

Daniel Thibodaux GWRRA # 293253 Thibodaux, LA

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Ash Colored 99% Cotton

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

3101002 - Med ......$13.00 3101003 - large ......$13.00 3101004 - xl ..........$13.00 3101005 - 2xl ........$14.00

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

EZ Air Gauge

GWRRA RideHide

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

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White RideHide

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

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

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

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

3081006 - Small ......$25.00

3081001 - Medium ...$25.00

3081007 - Medium ..$25.00

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

3081008 - Large......$25.00

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

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

Was $20.00

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

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

NOW each $7.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

4011000 $12.95

EZ Air Combo

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4011002 $29.95

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Women’s Short Sleeve Bling Tee

Order of Legions Patch

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

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

BRAND NEW GWRRA WOMEN'S BLING TEE. Black short sleeve GWRRA Bling Tee with stylish rhinestone embellishment that reads GWRRA 100% Cotton SMALL-XL Available

SORRY! 2XL SOLD OUT!

3091000–SMALL-XL ....................$25.00

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

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

Life Member Products

GWRRA Shirt

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

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

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GWRRA Earrings

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

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

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

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Men’s GWRRA Cap Blue Logo

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3101000 — $14.95 Limited Edition! 6-panel, low profile 100% cotton garment washed twill cap. Light buckram in front panels with 6 sewn eyelets Pre-curved sandwich visor and adjustable Velcro Strap closure. No top button for a more comfortable fit.

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GWRRA Plaques Recognition plaques for someone special or for your local Chapter meeting site. Engraved in solid wood with oak or white marble finish. Order at (800) 843-9460 or at www.gwrra.org.

4061002 – Oak $20 plus s/h.

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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.

2001 GL1800 Trike

I am Ron Parks (GWRRA #213485, of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania), a Member of PAF. My dog, Harley (can you spot him?) and I are seen here at Dragoon, Arizona last February on a trip west on the 2001 Wing.

▲ 1984 GL1200

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My wife and I (Tom and Joanne Taylor, GWRRA #274659, of Ontario, Canada) bought this bike three years ago when we became empty nesters. I had the bike painted and the seat upgraded shortly thereafter. Our first big trip was to Wing Ding in South Carolina in 2008. What a wonderful trip we had! We rode through the Shenandoah Park and continued on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We’ve been talking about upgrading to an 1800, but we find we’re not ready to let go of this bike yet.

2008 GL1800/Lehman This is a photo of our (Nancy and Paul Cain, GWRRA #311612, of Leipsic, Ohio) Black Cherry 2008 with NAVI/Comfort and a Lehman Monarch II kit. We pull a colormatched Road Dog trailer, as seen in this photo in front of our motel “room” at the Wigwam Motel on Route 66 in Holbrook, Arizona. Last June, we traveled Route 66 to California and rode over 6,200 miles in 15 days. We’re both retired teachers, took a rider course to get our licenses two years ago, and plan to get a second trike soon!

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▲ 1989 GL1500

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In October of 2008, we (Kent and Gail Peters, GWRRA #117640, of Greenville, Ohio) traveled west into Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota and enjoyed perfect weather every day. We’ve owned this bike for 10 years and have many wonderful memories of this and other vacation trips. This photo is at Chimney Rock in Nebraska, and the inset photo is of our grandson, Nathanael Day, (on a different occasion) trying on Grandpa’s helmet!

2001 GL1800/California Sidecar This photo of our (Joe and Nancy Opuszenski, GWRRA #106577, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico) our bike was taken last November just as the sun was starting to rise. We were on our way to the New Mexico Chapter F meeting when we came upon these hot air balloons beginning their ascent. I (Joe) quickly stopped to grab this once-in-a-lifetime photo while Nancy was still in the sidecar, wondering what was going on. By the way, the graphic on the rear of our sidecar reads, “Born to be Wild…In a Senior Sort of Way”.

▲ 3 GL1800s and a GL1800/Motor Trike This photo was taken at the Nubble Lighthouse in York Beach, Maine while the six of us were on a vacation covering seven states.

As beautiful as it is, we thought our bikes made it an even better photo! Posing left to right (from NJ-G of Flanders) are: Bonnie Niederman and Donna Cromie, Dave Godin (Assistant Northeast Region B Director and outgoing CD), Bob and Debbie Anthony (ACDs and Newsletter Editors) and me (Crystal BoydaGodin, same listings as Dave). Our Chapter was the recipient of the “June Agree Newsletter Award” for the first quarter of 2009, the Northeast Region B Chapter of the Year for 2008, and 2nd runner-up for the International Chapter of the Year at Wing Ding in Tulsa.

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The “Other Woman” in His Life

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

H

e observes her so seductively, Memorizing every curve.

His mind is on her constantly, Each sway and turn and swerve.

As nighttime brings reality, This love affair is done.

Until the next ride “Gold Wing” love, When we’ll have much more fun.

To touch her is his daily quest, His love so true and pure.

Each second brings him happiness, His passion is so sure.

“Nice ride today ?” his spouse will ask, A smile flows to his face.

His other love, in the garage, Awaits with patient grace.

Each moment spent is ecstasy, With her, he’s quite the man.

To leave her causes agony, And is more than he can stand.

“Great time”, he adds and drops a kiss, Upon his wife’s sweet brow.

The “Other Woman” in his life, Is center standing now. ●

The hours creep till daylight comes, Together they shall be.

Into the sunset they will ride, Unbridled, loose and free.

These men, pictured with their Wings at a lookout over Rangely Lake, Maine are (l to r): Len Swanson, GWRRA #283217, with his silver 2006 GL1800; Ed Heath, GWRRA #280148, with his black 2004 GL1800; and Mark Perkins, GWRRA #283827, with his red 2001 GL1800.

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