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May 2011 • Volume 34 Issue 05

CONTENTS

This is a picture of us, Gary and

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F e a t u r e s

Susan Lewis (GWRRA #302424, of

Alaska: Our Trip of a Lifetime!, Part 2 ................................................................................................54

Brandon, Florida) taken in the vicinity

A Look at Safety Gear & Bike Theft Deterrents ..............................................................................38

of Fort Michilimackinac, Michigan. We

A Trip to Lehman Trikes, USA, Inc. ......................................................................................................60

rode our 2008 Gold Wing 1800 from

To Ride a Dream ......................................................................................................................................42

Florida to Quebec and across Canada on

Honda’s New 2012 Gold Wing ............................................................................................................50

the Trans-Canada Highway. Entering the U.S. again at Sault St. Marie, we were about halfway on a 27-day trip!

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B y t e s

New Trikes and Bikes Rally this October ..........................................................................................66 Get Safe!: What We’re MAD About ....................................................................................................41

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S A F E T Y

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ABOUT THE COVER

“Where’s Wingy” Contest Rules (SEE PAGE 68 for details.)

Product Report: Roadgear, Inc.’s Coconut Socks Gen3 ..................................................................22 Special Bragging Rights: Motorcycle Awareness and More ............................................................14 Wing Ding 33: Destination Rides Planned for Wing Ding 33 ........................................................69

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Having More Fun, Friendship & Knowledge at GWRRA Conventions ......................................22

Acts of Kindness ............................................12 Advertisers Listing..........................................67 Association Leader Listing............................82 A Word from Your GWRRA Director ........8 Classifieds ........................................................80 Events ........................................................................78 Finishing Touches ............................................90 GWRRA Bundle Program ............................70 GWRRA Official Products............................86

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GWRRA/Rescue Application ......................70 Hall of Fame ....................................................81 In Memoriam....................................................81 International News & Views ........................18 In the Zone ........................................................4 Just Jokin’ ..........................................................68 Member Benefits ............................................49 Motorcycle Goodies ......................................75 News Briefs......................................................16

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D E P A R T M E N T S Product Previews ............................................34 Readers’ Responses........................................10 Readers’ Rides ................................................88 Wing Ding 33 Application ............................71 Wing Ding 33 Hotel List ..............................74 Wing Ding 33 Hotel & RV/Campsite Map..........73 Wordsearch Puzzle ........................................77 Wordsearch Answers for Prior Month......77 Workbench ......................................................24

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

recently had to run a friend to the emergency room of a hospital. The thing is, we never made it to the emergency room.

Instead, the driver had to pull over into a parking lot so I could prep to perform CPR as we waited for the ambulance to arrive.

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their outstanding support of this program. A big round of applause goes to Ken and Gretchen Diedrich for arranging with GWRRA, the Vial of Life giveaway during the Wing Ding event. It was located just inside the main entrance adjacent to the information booth.”

You see, when I had no longer been able to locate a pulse on my friend, I dialed 911. The operator told me to tell the driver to pull over and await the paramedics and prep for CPR. We did so, then I again checked for my friend’s pulse (and thankfully found a faint one).

Immediately afterward, a police officer arrived. Of course he checked my friend as well, verified that there was a slight pulse and she was breathing, and proceeded to ask me all sorts of questions.

In this issue of Wing World, we are offering a collection of safety gear and other items (see page 38) currently available. As you’ll notice, some are very high-tech, like the SPOT Satellite Messenger. And in the past, we’ve been one of the first motorcycle magazines to report on new computer-friendly medical information devices like UTAG’s Digital Dog Tags. These items are wonderful additions to our ever-increasingly technological world. But that night, under those circumstances, I would have still liked to have had at least a Vial of Life on hand so that I could have given the First Responders immediate answers.

That’s when I realized that, though I have First Aid and CPR training and know my friend well, I was still at a loss. She had no medical I.D. or bracelet, yet I knew she took several medications for a very life-threatening disease.

Thankfully, I’d thought enough to grab the pill bottles ahead of time to bring them with us; still, all I could give the officer were generalities about her disease.

When the paramedics arrived, they immediately whisked her away while asking me the same questions the officer had asked. Again, I could only give them the prescription bottles and general information. Boy, how I wished I had listened more closely when she had described her exact illness to me. Then again, what would have helped even more would have been for there to be that precise type of information available on hand. Obviously, she didn’t realize how important it would be one day for her to have all her pertinent medical info available for emergency personnel. But then, do many of us really think about that?

After a few hours of waiting, I thankfully learned my friend was fine and would be out of the hospital in several days. Still, the whole “Wish I had…” thing kept replaying in my head and, after a sleepless night, I remembered some wonderful folks I’d met at Wing Ding 31 4

in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At that convention in the summer of 2009 they had handed me something called a “Vial of Life”. It was a very simple object really—just an empty prescription pill bottle with a red and white label with the Rod of Asclepius (medical serpent and staff symbol) on it in blue and a sheet of paper folded up inside of it. On the paper was room for all of the owner’s pertinent medical information and contact information. How handy would that have been to had that night? I thought to myself.

Well, that little vial has lingered in my mind these past few weeks. You could say it’s camped out in my conscious, perhaps because I’d wanted to write about it way back when but never got to do so.

So, I did a little Googling and discovered this entry in Oklahoma Chapter P’s July 2009 newsletter, thanks to Newsletter Editors Bob and Kassie Brennan, and from then-Chapter Directors Frank and Mayumi Thurston (now the Chapter’s Rider Educators). It reads: “The Vial of Life booth handed out over 5,750 vials to attending Dingers. The Diedrichs and Walgreen employees manned this ambitious project every day. Special thanks goes to Todd Piefer and the local area Walgreen teams for

After all—and with safety still in mind— our wonderful men and women in the military forces are each required to wear simple, engraved dog tags at all times around their necks. (And let me please take this moment to salute our troops this Memorial Day and to pray for their safety and the safety of their families.)

What I’m getting at is that something as simple as a dog tag—or a Vial of Life container—is still a nice complement to have, regardless of how high-tech our world becomes. Plus, it’s free. (You can visit your local Walgreens or even make one from an old pill bottle you already have.)

As a prescription for safety this month— especially since it’s Motorcycle Awareness Month—I’ve decided to dig out those Vial of Life containers the Diedrichs handed me almost two years ago. I plan to finally use them and put them in several places—including my saddlebag, of course. I also plan to give one to my friend. Better late than never, I suppose.

Perhaps you’ll decide to do the same or find some other way to keep your medical info always readily available. ● Wing World

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A WORD FROM YOUR GWRRA DIRECTOR

Education—a Great Member Benefit!

Since May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, I have decided to talk about our Motorist Awareness Program and the many Rider Courses and Seminars we offer.

Our Motorist Awareness Program has developed to be one of the finest programs offered in this field. Many of our Members are actively involved in their community and present Motorist Awareness Seminars to educate the motorist public and help to improve their awareness of the motorcycling community.

In fact, in 2010, our presenters conducted 591 events to 496,338 motorists. This is an outstanding accomplishment, and we appreciate this valuable service they do on behalf of the Members of GWRRA and the motorcycling community!

Jim and Nan Hall, International Directors of the Motorist Awareness Program, are a dynamic couple and there to assist any Member who wishes to get involved in presenting this program in their community.

GWRRA has an introductory seminar to this program and four quality seminars that you can use in your presentation. We also have literature for you to distribute to your audience. Most importantly, Jim and Nan will get you hooked up with someone in your area to assist you in getting started. To get started with this rewarding opportunity, simply go to gwrra.org and click on the “Motorist Awareness” link in the “Programs” dropdown tab at the top of the page.

Now, one of the greatest pleasures I enjoy partaking of with my GWRRA friends is Team Riding. There is nothing cooler than riding with a well-oiled team and making precision maneuvers while flowing with the traffic.

Having an experienced Road Captain and Tail-gunner coordinating these maneuvers is essential. It also is essential that the participants of the Team understand their roles, what the meaning is of verbal and hand signals the Road Captain is giving, and when and how to change lanes and other maneuvers they will be required to do.

The GWRRA Rider Education Program has produced the Road Captain and Team Riding Seminars to inform and educate our Members regarding Team Riding. I encourage our Chapter Leadership to request their District Educator to arrange to have these seminars conducted for their Chapter Members. Participation is these seminars will 8

improve your Chapter Rides and the enjoyment of the Team Ride participants.

I remember my first embarrassing Team Ride as a newbie. The Chapter organized a Team ride and Lori and I showed up at the meeting place for the event. I believe that was the only thing I got right that day! The Road Captain took me aside and explained to me that he wanted me to follow him as the number two bike. He explained to me some of the hand signals we would be using (I didn’t have a CB installed on my Wing yet) and mentioned something about riding in a staggered formation. Well, I heard everything but the last part…the staggered formation part.

We took off and I fell in, as the number two bike, directly behind the lead bike and stayed there for at least five miles. I was so close directly behind him I could count the bugs on his license plate! Lori eventually told me that we were not lined up like the rest of group. I told her not to bother me; I was busy focusing on the lead bike license plate so I could stay in line! Well, she used a few other jesters and told me to look in my rearview mirrors. I finally looked and saw them all riding in a staggered position. I slid my bike over to the right track and started to relax and enjoy the ride.

I expected the Road Captain to be mad at me when we arrived at our destination, but he wasn’t. He took me aside and spent the next 20 minutes giving me a thorough explanation of how Team Riding works. He is a great teacher and friend. After a couple of months, I became his regular Tail-gunner and

thoroughly enjoyed it. He understands how to work with his Team, adjust the ride characteristics to meet the needs of the individual participants of the Team, and make it a fun and enjoyable ride for all of the participants.

I can’t send you Louie, but I can ensure that your Chapter has the educational opportunity to refine your Chapter Team Riding.

That positive experience motivated me to get involved in all aspects of our Education Program. Eventually I wanted to give back what I had received and became an MSF instructor. I enjoy teaching and seeing the self-confidence the students develop during a Rider Course. On numerous occasions, Members have even walked up to me at different events to thank me for the instruction and training they received in a class I conducted. On a few occasions, they have even gone on to tell me about a situation they found themselves in and the riding skills they learned help them to avoid a crash. That makes the long hours on the hot range worth the effort I put into being a GWRRA Rider Course Instructor.

If you would like to make a difference as an Instructor and help others to refine their motorcycling skills, contact Tony and Michelle Van Schaick, International Directors of Rider Course Programs. There are Instructor Training programs taking place throughout our Association.

I also want to encourage all Members to participate in a Rider Course Program. These courses are offered throughout our Association and are a great opportunity to knock off the winter rust, refine your skills, and meet new friends. Contact your District Educator to find out when and where these courses will be conducted in your area. This also helps the District Educator with their planning for scheduling these classes.

So, as many of our Members during the month of May are out educating the motorist community about Motorcycle Awareness, take this opportunity to get involved as a Presenter or Instructor, or become an active participant in a seminar or Rider Course. Our Education Program is one of the greatest benefits you receive as a Member of our fine Association!

Director of GWRRA, Mike Stiger ● Wing World

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MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE!: ONE MILITARY MAN’S MEMORIES AND MORE It was either late 1973 or early 1974, and I was leaving a restaurant in San Miguel, El Salvador. Always having had a fascination with motorcycles, I saw a dream. It was a pre-release Gold Wing 1000.

Without thinking, my feet carried me over to the motorcycle and, while I was drooling, the rider came out and we began to talk. He said he had ridden it from the States and had incurred no problems (remember, it was in the early ’70s) and was just thrilled that people wanted to drool over his bike.

I introduced myself, and he told me his name was Robert Smith. I smiled and we shook hands. He then said, “My name is Bob Smith.” Again I smiled. Finally he said, “You may remember me as ‘Buffalo Bob Smith’.”

Indeed, I did! I had grown up watching the Howdy Doody Show and remembered Buffalo Bob and his wonderful cast of characters.

I asked him if he had brought any of the puppets along, and he had a very small replica of Howdy Doody in his saddlebag. He said he was riding from Texas to Panama and was also considering getting on a ship and riding in South America as well.

I commanded an Army photographic unit located in Panama and was traveling with another photographer. He took a photo of us and that beautiful bike, but I have since lost it.

But the best part of this story comes much later when—just last year—I bought a 2006 GL1800 trike!

Larry L. Letzer, Sr., GWRRA #332695 Major, USA Retired, Copperas Cove, TX

MY PLEASANT FIRST CHAPTER MEETING EXPERIENCE Mike, I’ve read your columns in recent months and wanted to let you know of a very pleasant experience at a recent Chapter meeting.

Last Sunday, I attended my first GWRRA CA-1R Chapter meeting in Irvine after inquiring of Cathy Diaz about the meeting.

I’ve been a GWRRA Member on-and-off for a few years and have been riding Gold Wings for several years. I’ve never been involved with a Chapter, but I do ride a lot. I’ve only recently had an interest in trying a Chapter on for size and getting more involved. I’m not sure if I’m much into the group riding thing, but this is not the reason for my writing.

The reason for my email is to let you know that when I arrived at the Chapter meeting at Knowlwoods, a local Irvine restaurant, I checked in at the registration booth. I then took a few steps into the room containing lots of people who knew each other but none who knew me. Apparently about 20 additional people were in attendance from other Chapters. Within only 30 seconds, a man introduced himself to me.

His name is Ray Martin. He asked my name and asked if I had a place to sit and invited me to his table for breakfast. He took a special interest in explaining the Chapter, the things that were going on, and made sure I was informed about the Chapter and was a comfortable guest. Ray was genuinely interested in making sure I felt welcomed without applying any pressure. He treated me like he would have wanted to be treated if he were a guest. It came as no surprise to find out Ray was a retired employee from Disneyland!

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While I don’t know how involved I’ll be in the Chapter, the experience couldn’t have been warmer given it was my first meeting. Cathy happened to be at the door as the meeting adjourned, and she gave me a hug and commented that she hoped I would return.

For those who have been interested in joining a GWRRA Chapter but have been reluctant to do so, I’m here to tell you my experience was very positive. As this is something you’ve recently talked about in your column(s), I thought this would be of particular interest to you. I hope you will pass this along to Ray and Cathy as they deserve accolades for making one stranger feel very welcomed.

Steven Shulman, GWRRA #325513 Corona del Mar, CA

RESPONSE TO MIKE STIGER’S ARTICLE “THE GWRRA EXPERIENCE...”

(November 2010 issue, page 7) Mike, I just don’t get it. There are many cyclists who share our values and interests, but what sets us apart is our Gold Wings. It’s the single element that brought us together. Simply because someone shares our same interests doesn’t qualify them to be a Member and, just because they ride a trike, should not disqualify them from membership.

If this transition to include anybody and everybody is a move to increase membership, I believe it will only hurt the group in the long run. You might want to reevaluate what is causing some Members to leave. It may be due to health reasons, economic issues, or it could be because we have gotten away from what the association originally stood for. [To quote you:] “Perhaps it is time we drop the Associate title and consider ALL who join GWRRA simply Members regardless of the motorcycle they ride.” I can’t believe this statement came from our Director. If this trend continues, we won’t be renewing our membership.

If you want to drop the word “Associate”, then you should just consider dropping the “GW” and simply call it “RRA”. Go to the National website in Phoenix and click “About Us” and read it. It does not promote anybody and everybody, like you are suggesting. It reads, “Gold Wing and Valkyrie owners” as a family. While you are there, you should also read the requirements to be a Member, which includes “own a Gold Wing or Valkyrie” (the rest are amendments to the original requirements).

This is the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, not just any association. And I, for one, would like it to stay true to its name.

Joe Cox, GWRRA #331272 Glasgow, KY [Director's Note: Joe, I appreciate your thoughts and would like to respond by letting you know that, as I stated in that same editorial, "The Gold Wing will always be the marque of the Association" and "Certain Officer positions require those Members be Gold Wing owners [since] they are public representatives of our Gold Wing Association." In regard to a non-Gold Wing owner becoming a Chapter Director, I suggested this be done on a case-by-case basis for those Chapters that "struggle to find Gold Wing owners to take on the role of Chapter Director [yet have current] Associate Members who share our same values, are qualified, energetic, and have a desire to take on that responsibility."] ●

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THE VALUE OF THE GOLD BOOK —EVEN IN YOUR CAR! We have traveled many states and never needed to use our GWRRA Gold Book. However, during that same time we have assisted many folks who have had problems as they traveled through our city, and we’ve met many great people. We were so glad to be able to help in any way we could, and our time to ask for help came last year.

Late last fall, on our way home from Toronto, Canada, we decided to walk along Lake Michigan in the small town of St. Joseph, Michigan.

As we pulled into town, we noticed that the heat indicator came on saying our car was “overheated”. We pulled over and our car (a 2010 model) was leaking antifreeze.

It was a Sunday, so it was hard to find a tow service. However, we finally found one right there in St. Joseph, and they came out immediately. They were very helpful and said they would tow the car to the dealership. There were no rental cars available anywhere, as it was a Sunday, so we knew that we were stranded until the next day. We needed to find a motel and get a room for the night. After many calls through OnStar, etc., we decided to try calling someone listed in our GWRRA Gold Book instead.

Well, we were very fortunate to reach a Goldwinger named Raymond Londeen. He came out within minutes, helped us load our baggage that we would need for the night, and drove us to the motel.

What a blessing for us! Ray then called to check on us that evening and again in the morning, to see if we needed a ride to the dealership.

(However, the dealership had sent us a car to use while they worked on ours. The problem was that our radiator had split).

We were stranded in St. Joseph from 11 a.m. Sunday until 3 p.m. Monday.

Many little shops were open, so we did leave a little money in St. Joseph.

We want to say a big “thank you” to GWRRA Member Ray Londeen!

We appreciate the time he took to help us out, and we have made a new friend…all because of the GWRRA Gold Book—and even while in our car!

Folks, the GWRRA Gold Book is one of the finest tools that the Association has to offer. In fact, the Gold Book alone is worth your membership in the Gold Wing Road Riders Association!

Ron and Karen Knudtson GWRRA #79122 & 79122-01 Mason City, Iowa

KIND MEMBERS WE MET IN ALASKA On the 18th of July last year, we set out to meet other Wingers and riders headed for Alaska as part of the Alaskabikerun.com charity event.

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On the 18th of August, we returned after a great ride with some great folks. Along the way, we had also met some Wingers in Juneau who are in the North Star Riders Chapter of Region J. I had first contacted GWRRA Member Kenwyn George. As it turned out, however, he said he would be out of country when we arrived there. However, he gave me the names of Members Dee and Terry Brenner. They were also in a travel mode but said they would be back when we arrived.

When we got there, they gave us a warm welcome and invited us to lunch with other Wingers. While there, they not only bought our lunch but lent us their garage (see photo here) to change oil, as we were nearing the turning point of our trip in Fairbanks. (That is, after we had gotten through Anchorage, Denali and then to Fairbanks!) As you might suspect, we made it down the Alaska Highway and then turned east across Canada to stay cool until going south across the bridge at Sault Ste. Marie.

It was a great trip made even better by the folks we met along the way— particularly those Wingers in Juneau. After 9,400 miles and 235 gallons of gas, we made it safe and sound back to Chapter F in Region N. We’d just like to say “thank you” to the kind GWRRA Members we met in Alaska.

George S. Upton GWRRA #210297 Talbott, Tennessee

CANADIAN MEMBERS TURNED MY ALREADY “GREAT TRIP” INTO A “FANTASTIC TRIP” In the summer of 2009, I decided to ride to the only province in Canada I had never visited—Newfoundland (part of GWRRA’s Region L). For me, this would be an approximately 3,725-mile roundtrip.

Before leaving, I consulted the Gold Book to contact Gold Wing riders in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). After all, who better to show me around NL than a fellow Winger?

I was very fortunate to hear back from Doug and Gail Tricco of Chapter A in St. John’s (east side of NL). Doug and Gail said to come on out; they’d be happy to arrange a ride or two. So, riding solo and towing my Aspen Classic camper, I set out.

On day three, I arrived in Newfoundland. I toured and camped while working my way east across the province (about 560 miles). As I got close to St. John’s, I called Doug and Gail and they and some Chapter A Members arranged to meet me at a gas station on the highway. That’s when the real fun began!

Doug and Gail were kind enough to allow me, a perfect stranger, to stay at their home for as long as I was in St. John’s. They arranged for a Chapter party and barbeque one evening, and they arranged for several Chapter rides during my visit. We also all went downtown one evening to the “fun” area (George St.). While there, the group had me partake in a Screech-in (when non-Newfoundlanders or “come-from-aways” become honourary Newfoundlanders by drinking a shot of Screech rum, repeating some phrases in a Newfoundland dialect, and kissing a cod).

And, of course, we had a wonderful seafood dinner.

My time with Chapter A was wonderful—great people, excellent riding, and a very enjoyable time. Thank you Chapter A for everything.

And a special thanks to Doug and Gail Tricco—your kindness and hospitality turned a great trip into a fantastic trip. Thank you very much!

Paul Cuddy GWRRA #314064 Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

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Special Bragging Rights 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.

Special Motorcycle Awareness and Training Edition

Illinois Chapters Help Get the Word Out May is Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois, and Illinois Chapters help get the word out in a big way. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Police have sponsored the Motorcycle Awareness Campaign for many years. The governor of Illinois, along with thousands of local government bodies statewide, proclaimed May as Motorcycle Awareness Month. The IDOT supplies handouts, trinkets, and banners to motorcycle organizations that are willing and enthusiastic about promoting motorist awareness of motorcycle riders.

In fact, banners like the ones in this photo are supplied by IDOT to GWRRA’s Illinois District, which then distributes them among the Chapters. We received eight banners directly to the District (along with numerous Chapters also receiving the banners directly from the IDOT) in 2009. Chapters then find a high traffic area in which to place them.

The banners generally are placed in a location from the first week of May until the last week of August. And sometimes, if the land owner is agreeable, they even stay in place year-round!

Sometimes Chapters even get really creative, like in May of 2009 when Illinois’ Chapter O teamed with the United States Army/Corps of Engineers (USA/COE) to make the motoring public aware of our presence on the roads of Illinois. The Corps is charged with overseeing the management of the largest man-made lake in Illinois—Lake Carlyle in south central Illinois. Through an agreement with the management at the project office, permission was granted to display two banners measuring thirty feet long—each at one of the busiest intersections on the lake property. Lake Carlyle draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, and a high percentage of those visitors come to an area known as Dam West Recreation Area. At the intersection of two of the most commonly used roads in the area—Carlyle Lake Dam’s West Main Entrance—banners were placed in a “V” formation so that traffic from all directions could see them.

The installation of the public service banners was attended by representatives of the Corps of Engineers, local law enforcement personnel, county law enforcement personnel, and numerous Members of Chapter O and surrounding Chapters. When asked for permission to place a banner at Lake Property, the management at the project office expressed a resounding “Yes”.

The USA/COE promotes safety and responsible driving in all forms, whether operating a boat on the water, a car or camper on the

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road, or enjoying the scenery of a ride around the lake on a motorcycle or bike. The Corps was happy to cooperate with Chapter O and agreed to post the banners through the month of May and again during the month of August. The banners were therefore exposed to thousands of drivers over the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays to remind all drivers to “Look for Motorcycles”.

In 2007, there were 157 motorcycle-related fatalities statewide; that number dropped to 135 in 2008. The 14% drop in fatalities is evidence of the success of the motorcycle awareness campaign along with other activities aimed at making the roads a safer place for all.

(Illinois had recently revived its Motorcycle Enforcement Division and now utilizes motorcycle patrols in all areas of the state.)

Illinois is proud to be one of only two states nationwide that offers motorcycle training at no charge to all of its residents. From the Beginner Rider Course to the Experienced Rider Course, and everything in between, the Illinois resident need merely apply for a position within the course and guarantee their participation with a twenty dollar, fully refundable deposit.

In 2010, the District had an ample supply and did not request banners (though we do understand some Chapters did receive some directly from the IDOT last year). Plus, our Motorist Awareness Coordinator has informed me the state will be issuing a newly designed banner for 2011!

(Submitted by Dan Ribbing Illinois District Director)

Chapter A of Prince Edward Island in Canada Does Good Region L’s Chapter A of Prince Edward Island in Canada had a presentation of Level 4 badges in November of 2010. We have a small, but pretty active, group—we only have one Chapter in our province with 70-some Members, yet 11 out of our 30 active Members received their Level 4 badges.

The first photo shows our District Rider Educator, Brent Mackinnon (on right), receiving his Level 4 badges from District Director Stephen Pineau. Then Brent went on to present everyone else with their badges.

The recipients included: Chapter Directors Monty and Corinne MacAusland; Susan Kearney (accepting on behalf of herself and her husband, Wayne); Dave Faithfull; Barry Pineau; District Director Cornelia Pineau; District Director Stephen Pineau; newly appointed Assistant Chapter Director, Reagh Sherren (seen in second photo, on left, with Brent Mackinnon presenting); and Carl Wilson. ●

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WING WORLD CORRECTIONS —In the January 2011 article “HEATED CLOTHING: The Right Way to the Right Heat” (pages 54-55), the sentence that read “The longer the wires are, the less resistance and the less heat there is.

The shorter the wires are, the greater the resistance and the heart there are; however, the greater the power draw is also.” should have read “The longer the wires are, the more resistance and the less heat there is. The shorter the wires are, the less resistance and the more heat there is; however, the greater the power draw is also.” Thanks go to Harry McCall (GWRRA #158228), for pointing out, and correcting, this error.

REMINDER: GWRRA’S “QUESTION OF THE MONTH” Questions are posted on the homepage of GWRRA’s website.

To participate, please visit gwrra.org each month to take part in these surveys.

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BILL INTRODUCED TO BLOCK MOTORCYCLE-ONLY CHECKPOINTS A federal lawmaker has introduced legislation to prevent the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) from giving money to states and local jurisdictions for motorcycle-only checkpoints, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.

On March 3, Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced the bill. The legislation, with original co-sponsors Reps. Tom Petri (RWis.) and Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), would prohibit the DOT “from providing grants or any funds to a state, county, town, or township, Indian tribe, municipal or other local government to be used for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for a motorcycle driver or passenger.”

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WING DING 33’S EXCITING DESTINATION RIDES, TOURS, RIVER CRUISES, AND MORE! The much-anticipated return of a major motorcycle event to Knoxville, Tennessee, has created a buzz throughout the industry, and we fully expect the biggest Wing Ding celebration ever! We are looking forward to a great event as Wing Ding 33 descends upon Knoxville!

Centered between Cumberland Gap, “The Dragon”, and The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the ride to Knoxville features some of the best riding in the country! Plus, we have some great Destination Rides, Tours, River Cruises, and more planned!

A supplement, containing detailed information on the available Destination Rides, Tours, Riverboat Cruises, and more is currently in the works, including the events listed here. (Please note, however, that these events are available to pre-registrants only and can be reserved online at wing-ding.org. These will NOT be available for purchase on-site.)

All rides include complimentary maps with scenic and direct routes. Already registered for Wing Ding and want to add a Destination Ride? Simply call GWRRA Member Services at (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix).

Half-Day Destination Ride #1 - Secret City, Oak Ridge Half-Day Destination Ride #2 - Best “Dam” Ride, Loudon and Surrounding Area Half-Day Destination Ride #3 - Museum of Appalachia Full-Day Destination Ride #1 - Dollywood, Pigeon Forge Full-Day Destination Ride #2 - Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains Full-Day Destination Ride #3 - Wheels Through Time, Maggie Valley Breakfast Cruise on Tennessee River - Thursday Breakfast Cruise on Tennessee River - Friday (GWRRA reserves the right to cancel and refund any of the rides above which do not surpass the minimum participant requirements up to two weeks in advance of the ride. Cancellations must be in writing and subject to a $15 processing fee.)

For complete schedule information or to register online, go to wingding.org or call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix). ● Wing World

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

Gold Wing Training Program in Israel, Courtesy of Many Volunteers

By Dan Sanderovich, Founder of the Israeli GWRRA Chapter and its first Chapter Director; Translated by Gideon Bar-Tal; Photography by Kobi Karin and Dan Sanderovich

Preparation for the Training Program The motto of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is “Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge”.

When I opened up the first Israeli Chapter of the association in September of 2007, I set as my goal to implement this motto in full. The number of Gold Wings in Israel is not large and, at the Chapter kick-off meeting, the number of registered Members was only 12. But through the activities of the group—monthly trips, gettogethers and assorted activities—I was able in two years to triple the amount of Members of the Israeli Chapter!

The first thing I noticed, as the Chapter Director, was the wide variance among the Members of our Chapter as far as riding skills and safety and technical understanding. Some of our riders had never been introduced to proper riding techniques (i.e. looking into the curve, countersteering, proper stopping, etc.). Some others did not understand the dangers of riding without appropriate riding gear. In addition, technical knowledge about the bike was missing (i.e. oil check, correct tire pressure, shock absorber adjustment, etc.) as were the proper group riding techniques that were developed by the association to enhance the safety and enjoyment of the riders.

As I had taken part in several meetings and courses given by the GWRRA trainers in the USA, I decided that our group in Israel

Our happy training group and instructors in Israel.

would definitely benefit from such a training program.

In September of 2009, during an unforgettable coast-tocoast tour of the U.S. with my wife on our new Gold Wing, we visited the GWRRA offices in Phoenix, Arizona. In a meeting with the Chairman of the association, Paul Hildebrand, I introduced the activities of the new Israeli Chapter of the GWRRA and the lack of rider training programs for Members in Chapters outside of the U.S. Paul agreed to assign the Senior Riding Instructor of the association to conduct a training program in Israel. The instructor would perform the training voluntarily, and the Israeli branch would pay his flight fare in addition to hosting him.

With that Bob Berry, Director of Rider Course Programs for the last ten years, contacted me and we started to put together a program and a time schedule. I also met Doug Roberts and his mother, Laura, at the Wing Ding in Tulsa, Oklahoma that same year.

Doug is an exceptional rider and handler of the Gold Wing and knows it blindfolded. In addition to that, he is a champion of the Top Gun Competition that requires total control of the bike.

I thought that having both trainers give the course would make for a winning combination and would enhance the interest of the Israeli riders and add to the training program.

The program that was formalized among Bob, Doug and me would be a total of 10 days, of which 3 days would be the formal part of the training program and the rest would be allocated to visiting Israel along with Members of our Chapter. The date was set for September of 2010.

As this was the first time that senior trainers from GWRRA would be coming to Israel, I was a little bit worried about the participation of our local Members. However, I was pleasantly surprised that 20 Members registered.

By the end of June 2010, the program was finalized, the date was set, flight tickets were purchased and registration commenced. Each participant payed $120 to help cover part of the expenses.

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we had learned in the Road Captain/Group Riding classroom. We each took a turn in leading a group. We practiced signals, changing lanes, passing cars, riding in single file, pulling into a parking lot, etc. And at the end of the day, we all had a chance to learn the technical aspects of maintaining a Gold Wing—from a simple oil check to taking off the front and rear wheels.

The end of the three-day course was celebrated with a BBQ by the poolside, a slide show and thank-you speeches.

The Trip to Eilat

Students coming out of a turn, with Doug in the lead.

The Advanced Training Program On the assigned date and time, 17 Gold Wings showed up on the practice field. This was the first (but definitely not the last) time that I felt proud of the serious attitude that the Members of our group showed the training program that was about to start.

With perfect timing, Doug and Laura rode onto the field on a Gold Wing and started to spontaneously perform bike handling maneuvers. It caught us all off guard and left us speechless. At that instant, we all knew that we were about to undergo a very special experience in the next three days of our training—which consisted of an overall review of the Rider Education Programs, the Advanced Rider Course and elements of The Amazing Team Challenge, Top Gun, Road Captain and Group Riding Courses.

The theoretical part of the training was held in a classroom with both instructors giving us a very professional presentation.

Even though it was necessary to translate parts of the lectures, all our Members were very attentive and serious at all times. Parts of the subjects that were presented to us—such as the importance of safety clothing, picking the right lane for turning, braking techniques, etc.—I had heard of before in other training courses.

However, I also heard many new topics presented, such as the effect of wheel locking, ABS, air bags, etc.

The practical part of the course consisted of 9 exercises performed in the parking lot. These exercises initially looked easy as they were demonstrated by Doug. But they turned out to be hard to do, even for the experienced riders among us and, in order to be properly performed, we had to rely on the theoretical part of the course.

The level of difficulty of the exercises grew even higher as we moved on to the last ones. After some practice though (and to my surprise), we were all able to complete each one (with only one of us losing balance and putting his bike down on the ground).

I was very impressed by the professional way that the practice was performed by our trainers. The group was divided into two sub-groups; while one practiced on the field, the second one watched and prepared for its run. This part was performed continuously for about five hours with the groups alternating, but our trainers were out on the field for the whole time.

Both of the training days started at 8:30 a.m. and continued until 4:30 p.m., with a short break for a light lunch. Our trainers were all too willing to answer all of our questions and demonstrated new things, such as the right technique of how to pick up a fallen Gold Wing—done so that even the young daughter of one of our group was able to do it.

At the end of the second day of the training, each of us received a certificate and a patch showing that we has successfully completed the Advanced Rider Course sponsored by GWRRA. On the third day, we took to the public roads to practice what 20

The first day of our trip, we stopped at the “Mini Israel” museum, which shows miniature replicas of famous sites and buildings in Israel and a 3D film that gives everyone a chance to see the highlights of the country. This gave our guests a chance to learn about our country and its people.

The visit to Jerusalem, the old city and the Wailing Wall, was especially moving. We even found out that our two trainers had some distant roots in the Jewish faith. At the Wailing Wall, they felt connected and put on the Tefilin and even shed an emotional tear.

In the evening, we stopped at the guesthouse at Kibbutz Kalia, on the shore of the Dead Sea. The second day started with a swim and a float in the Dead Sea and, after being joined with additional Members of our group, we set out for Eilat. We took the scenic route through the desert mountains and the twisty roads.

At the hotel in Eilat, we celebrated our final evening together with our trainers with drinks by the poolside, gifts and thanks once again to Bob and Doug. The next day we drove back north, where the bikes were returned to the Honda dealership and our guests flew back home.

Our Thanks Special thanks to Bob and Doug, who were willing to come to Israel on a volunteer basis and give us the benefit of their know-how and expertise.

No doubt that each one of us who participated in the program has improved his competence and handling ability of his Gold Wing.

Thanks also go to: Maier Automotive Co., the Bob Berry (left) and Doug Roberts. official importer of Honda motorcycles in Israel, and their managers, who understood the importance of training for the safety of Gold Wing riders and gave a generous donation that enabled us to bring the two instructors from the USA. In addition, they loaned them two bikes for the duration of their stay in Israel.

To the managers of the GWRRA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona for their support and help in setting up this special training program.

To the Members of the Israeli Chapter of GWRRA, who helped and supported me in executing this program.

To the owners of Alternative Driving Academy for their permission to hold our training program at their excellent riding facility and, especially, to Roni, the professional instructor for the time and effort he gave to our program during our New Year Holiday.

And to Shmulick of “Avizarion” bike store for his donation of the T-shirts that will serve as a reminder of this special training program. ●

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So I immediately pulled them on my feet and got ready to stick my feet in my leather riding boots for the rest of the day. But first I noticed that, though the material had not felt super-soft to the touch, the socks did feel extremely

comfortable and cushy on my feet. They securely hugged every inch of my foot and calf without feeling overly tight, and the extra padding that reaches from behind the ankle, under and around the entire bottom of the foot, and up and over the toes felt very plush.

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HAVING MORE FUN, FRIENDSHIP & KNOWLEDGE AT

GWRRA CONVENTIONS

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ome of the best times we have are attending GWRRA Rallies, or Conventions as they are now called. If you didn’t know already, the change was to meet IRS regulations (a Rally is a party; a Convention is educational).

Ah well, death and taxes are always with us...!

As a Member, you are the one for whom a District, Region or Wing Ding Convention is designed. This gathering is designed to give you a meeting place with your fellow Gold Wingers, to attend seminars and learn new things, to enjoy a social setting designed around your involvement in GWRRA and more.

At each Convention, what you take home is equivalent to what you put into the event. If you go and look at the vendor tables and leave, that’s all you’ll ever know. If you buy a few 5050 tickets and stick around for the drawing,

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you’ll meet more people and interact—and maybe even win some money. If you watch the Bike Show or Drill Team, you’ll see skills that will amaze you, and you’ll meet more people. If you watch the Couple of the Year or Best Dressed competitions, you’ll see people like yourself trying to be the best in their category. If you attend the dinner, Talent Show and seminars, you’ll meet even more people and have a great time learning and socializing.

Now if you participate in each of these events, you’ll get even more out of them. Are you afraid to look foolish in the Bike Show?

Don’t be. We’ve all been there a first time, and we are all pulling for you. Do you fear going onstage for Couple of the Year, Best Dressed, or Talent Show? Hey, we’ve all been down that route, too. The point is that most people at

these events are people just like you. Volunteer to help out at a Convention and you’ll get ten times the value that you paid to get in. We have worked the Door Prize booth at the last three Wing Dings and cannot tell you how much fun we’ve had. This year, we are on the Security Team at Wing Ding and looking forward to seeing old friends.

We have one common denominator—we all like to ride motorcycles, to talk about them, and to meet other people who ride as well. We are one of the strongest family-oriented groups you have ever met and proud to be so. You are our friend for fun, safety and knowledge!

We hope we will see many of you at meetings, rallies, conventions and maybe just out for a ride someday. Remember: “The next ride is always the best one.” ●

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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.

Unknown Wandering and Wobble of My 2004 Stu, I have a problem with my ’04 Gold Wing that is driving me crazy. Please forgive the long note, but I suspect if you are to be able to help, you will need some background.

The problem is what I call a “wobble” going down the road. The bike will hunt left and right (NOTE: this is not handlebar shake) and in a random pattern.

If I take my eyes off the straight ahead for any short time, the bike will go either right or left. Sometimes it will change from the left path to the middle or right without any input and sometimes wander to the left. When turning corners, sometimes the bike will want to dive to the inside; other times it will want to run wide. I have no problems like this on my other bike.

The background is that this is a 2004 Gold Wing with 50,000 miles and well cared for by its previous owner. I bought the bike last year with bad tires and thought the wander was because of badly worn E-3 tires.

However, the Honda dealer put on new E3 tires and checked the bike over and declared it okay. I got on and the wander, or wobble, was exactly the same.

The bike has the All Balls conversion. Two dealers have checked and said the bearings feel fine. One dealer tried tightening the bearings, and this made the problem worse. Then, at my insistence, they loosened the bearings a little at a time until the wobble was much better.

However, we were starting to get a tiny bit of handlebar shake. We never did take the bike apart enough to put a fish scale on it but, again, two shops said it was not too loose or too tight.

At the recommendation of one big Honda dealer, I run 40-41 psi in the front and 43-45 in the back. (I had been running 38/41.) The extra pressure doesn’t seem to make any difference. I am a big guy (300-plus lbs.) so a little extra air seemed like a good suggestion.

The new tires are wearing pretty fast for only about 3,000 miles on them so far. The front tire is getting the circumferential grooves on either side of the center (harder) rubber, and the rear tire is getting feathering. The bike does consistently pull to the left, so I am always keeping a little pull on the left bar (or push on the right). I have checked for equal weight in the 24

bags, etc., but the only thing that helps is if I sit a little to the right.

Two dealers say they can’t tell what I am unhappy with, but this bike wobbles so that I am never as relaxed as on the ’86 Yamaha Venture Royale that I had the last five years. That bike rides perfect. I also rode a new 2010 Wing, and it did not do this wobble.

The bike wasn’t involved in the frame recall, but it was checked by the previous owner and now by another Honda dealer. The rear swing arm action and torque were checked and all was okay. The bike has a full set of Baker Air Wings, and I keep them all equal.

It’s still under extended warranty. I have had the front wheel bearings replaced, the front forks serviced (fluid, new anti-dive valve, original springs). I added a fork brace, but there was no change. I have been told that the Traxxion Suspension may solve it, that Centramatic balancers may help (I have done neither yet). I have also been told that all Wings do this. That it is “normal” and that I am crazy; the bike rides perfect.

This bike has every option I want (including a color-matched trailer), and it would cost a lot to duplicate it with a newer or different bike.

Please help me get my Wing to go straight down the road! I hope I have given you enough information to go on. If not, please ask. I want to get this solved before my warranty runs out in about a month.

Don Mallinson GWRRA #295479 Washington, IL Don, as I read your letter, I knew what the problem was before I got past the second sentence. And this isn’t an issue covered by warranty. It was created by the previous owner. Your bike has tapered roller bearings in the steering head.

Now, that by itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

The problem is that these bearings are usually installed for one reason only—to eliminate what I refer to as “The Dreaded Wobble”. This often occurs on many different bike makes and models when both hands are removed from the handlebars at 40 mph, and the bike is allowed to coast down. Do these bearings eliminate the cause?

No, but they mask it when tightened to the point that the forces causing the oscillation are unable to overcome the frictional drag. Unfortunately, that same excess friction causes delayed steering

response to the small corrections you normally make while riding—corrections you may not even be aware you’re making. And that delayed response causes the bike to act like a skier on a slalom course—it gets worse as you slow to a stop. The likely reason that loosening those bearings didn’t eliminate the issue is because they’re damaged (dented races) from being over tightened and are catching at various points. Replace the steering head bearings, either with OEM parts or tapered roller type. If you go with tapered rollers, adjust them as per the instructions in the GL1500 (not a typo) service manual, and not to the much greater torque figure so often recommended on internet sites. You want around 4 to 4 1/2 pounds of pull on the fish scale with tapered bearings installed.

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Slight Miss Stu, I have been a fan of yours for a long, long time. I have an ’01 Wing with 86K miles, and this has been going on for a couple of years.

At first I wasn’t too concerned but now it is getting progressively worse.

Here is my problem: When I start the bike, it seems to have a slight miss due to the higher rpm at start-up. However when the rpms start to fall, the miss is much more noticeable. I can hear it in the exhaust and the engine. The miss is there all the time and, when riding the bike, I can feel it ever so slightly. It doesn’t jerk or anything, but I can feel it. I have changed the plugs (it was time). That was no help; it was still there.

Last night, I started the bike in my garage with all the lights out and here is what I noticed: All the lights on the bike would flicker ever so slightly and, when they did, it was like the miss was in sync with the flickering lights.

Thanks for your answer, Stu. I am looking forward to your reply. PS: No aftermarket electrical accessories have been added.

Henry Moore GWRRA #158321 Dallas, GA Henry, I would love to have your bike hooked up to a scope for analysis. My hunch is that your bike has an issue in the charging system—possibly a failing rectifier. Set a volt meter to read AC volts, and connect it across the battery terminals. You should see virtually no AC voltage reading.

Stu

GL1800 Braking Roughness Stu, I hope you don’t get tired of hearing this, but I love your column and it’s my first Wing World

read every month when Wing World arrives. I’ve got a question about my 2001 GL1800, nonABS, with 95,000-plus miles on it.

Up until last year, the front brake was as smooth as butter to operate: I could take one finger and modulate the pressure smoothly from “feather” to full stop. Then it started to get “rough” in operation, and it felt like there was grit or corrosion on the lever hinge pin. I cleaned and greased the hinge pin and thought that would clear it up, but it still feels “rough”.

As I pull the brake lever, pressure builds but braking force does not; then it will “kick in” and over-brake, making it hard to modulate in stops.

Someone told me that I might need to replace the “delay valve”, but I wonder what you think? Any suggestions? Thanks a lot for your help.

Arnold Neubert GWRRA #179849 Mahnomen, MN

just gear up and ride if the roads are clear and we can get out of the neighborhood. It seems like it costs me $350 every year now to deal specifically with fork seal replacements.

Floyd Thorne GWRRA #117869 Thornton, CO Floyd, because the original fork seals didn’t leak until 80,000 miles, and now new seals don’t last more than a year, I’d think it reasonable to believe that the leaking seals are merely a symptom—not the actual problem. Things wear out—things like fork bushings, fork tubes, and sliders. The most likely culprit is the bushings, but also inspect the tubes for stone nicks,

vertical gouges, and worn or damaged chrome.

And if the bike has anything installed on the forks or wheel that required spreading of the fork sliders for installation, remove that item and allow the forks to resume their normal spacing.

Stu

2000 GL1500SE CD Antenna I recently purchased a 2000 GL1500SE which is equipped with a factory CB radio, and both radio and CB antennas are straight shaft units.

I see CB antennas have a booster halfway up the mast. Is my straight mast CB antenna correct for the 2000 model, or has someone

Arnold, neither the delay valve nor the proportioning valve are involved in operation of the handlebar lever operated part of the brake system. You don’t mention what, if any, maintenance services have been performed on that brake system in the past ten years. But if it hasn’t happened according to the schedule shown in your owners manual, your problem could be the result of sticking caliper pistons, components in the master cylinder, or caliper slide pins.

Stu

Fork Seals Again Stu, like all the others before me I have read and enjoyed your insight into the Gold Wings that we all love to ride. Even though I may never have experienced the exact issues that you oftentimes shed light upon, it’s always interesting to read your comments and suggestions as to how to fix the many various issues. In the event that I need to, I hope that I can reflect back on them when, or if, the time comes.

My concern is regarding fork seals. In all the years that I have followed you I don’t recall ever reading about your dealing with fork seals.

I ride a 2004 GL1800, and it was pretty good until about 80,000 miles. Then the front fork seals began to leak. I had a mechanic at a shop replace the f irst set before heading off to Hyder, Alaska in the spring of 2009. Then, in the spring of 2010, they began to leak again and I and a friend of mine replaced them. (He was the one with the know-how and the tools, and I was there as the bike owner and the tool go-getter.) Now here we are again, in the spring of 2011, and they are leaking again (it now has about 115,000 miles on the odometer).

First of all, can you tell me why they seem to fail so frequently? Second, is there something that I am doing wrong or that I should be doing differently to make them last longer than one season? Even though we live here in the greater Denver area, we never put the bikes away for the winter; we May 2011

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replaced the mast with the incorrect part?

Where can I buy the correct CB antenna mast?

Thanks.

Ron Watson GWRRA #110073 Whitby, ON, Canada Ron, if I understand you correctly, you’re saying that neither of your antennas have what you refer to as a booster installed on the shaft. In that case, you have an incorrect antenna hooked to your CB radio. The correct CB antenna is available from your Honda dealer. You may also find a used one on eBay. And be advised—it’s possible that using that CB radio with the incorrect antenna has already damaged the radio.

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2004 in High Altitudes Stu, I enjoy reading your column. I have an ’04 beauty (red Gold Wing 1800), but she gave me trouble in Colorado this year (I’ve gone up and over the Divide a couple of times with this bike).

But this year I stayed at Colorado Springs and, on the way up there, I stopped on the side of the road to take pictures. When I started her back up, I knew something was not right. I let it idle for a bit, but it had no low-end tork; I would make it through low gears and then it would wind out and be okay at high speeds. I had run about out of gas right before this happened, so everyone thinks, “You ran it so low...” However, I run it almost dry often, so this couldn’t be it. Others said, “You put

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ethanol in it.” But I didn’t. It acted up the whole time I was up there. But as soon as I got back to flat Kansas, it ran fine. I have Torq Masters pipes on it (if that matters to you).

Others have said this is just the way it will run in high altitudes. But I did a 4,000mile trip three weeks before this trip and had no problems. Help! I’m getting ready to take it to the shop for winter work and would like your opinion on why it runs like that at high altitudes. By the way, the filter was changed at 17,000 and now has 49,000 miles on it.

Thanks.

Via email, Gene F Meyer, GWRRA #314399 Gene, even though you don’t mention an FI light illumination, you have a fault in your barometric pressure sensing circuit. It may be a faulty BARO sensor, a wiring fault, or a loose connection. My hunch is that the BARO sensor circuit is complete, which may keep the diagnostic system from triggering a fault code, but the sensor is not correctly varying its voltage output as barometric pressure changes. There are other possibilities, and your dealer can run them down by using the diagnostic “tree” for the BARO sensor which begins on page 5-24 of the relevant service manual for your bike.

Stu

1981 Tire Sizes Stu, I am a bit confused about tire sizes

for my 1981 Honda Gold Wing. Currently installed are Dunlop 491 Elite IIs. The front is an MM 90-19 M/C 61H, and the rear is an MT90B17 M/C 76H. When buying tires, what numbers do I need to pay attention to? Also, do you have any advice on the type of tires I should be looking at? I plan on using it this summer for riding to work and some short trips with the wife. Together we weigh in the 400-425 pound range.

Last question: What should I be using for air psi in the tires for solo riding and riding with the wife? What about the psi in the rear suspension?

Thank you in advance for your help and informative articles. Even though I have an 1100, I always read your entire article.

Dennis Black GWRRA #328541 Roy, WA Dennis, let’s address the shock question first. The rear air shocks on the ‘81 model should be pressurized to a minimum of 28 psi for solo riding and up to 57 psi, as necessary, for additional loads. Note that air pressure in the shocks must be checked and/or adjusted only with the bike on its center stand (rear tire clear of the ground).

Now for the tires. And please bear with me, because you’ve raised good questions that other Members will want answers to as well. Your bike is currently equipped with incorrectly sized

Many of you have been wondering what is the status of the Stallion?

The 2.3L motor that we have been purchasing from Ford will no longer be manufactured in the United States. It will be made in Spain.

The price of the motor and all of its related components were raised 40%, which has priced us out of the motorcycle market. We have decided not to offer a 2011 Stallion this year.

The question you are asking right now is "Is the Stallion dead?"

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tires. Even if you liked them, you couldn’t replace them with the same brand/size, as Dunlop has discontinued the rear Elite II in that size. Your bike should be fitted with a 110/90-19 62H on the front and a 130/90-17 68H on the rear. What numbers to pay attention to? All of them! Dunlop’s current recommendations for your bike meet those specs exactly. They suggest their D404 model tires (same tread design you have now).

Recommended pressures are 32 psi front and 40 psi rear. Though Dunlop makes excellent tires, there are several other manufacturers of high quality motorcycle tires. Just be sure that whatever tire brand and model you select meets the above mentioned specifications.

Now—what do those numbers mean?

Looking at the numbers for the front tire as an example, 110 is the width in millimeters, 90 is the aspect ratio (relation of height to width, expressed as a percent), and the 19 is the bead diameter in inches. The 62 is the load index—this one indicating a max load of 584 pounds at the max allowable cold inflation pressure. Finally, the H is the speed rating—H indicates a maximum safe continuous speed of 130 mph, provided the tire is inflated to its maximum cold inflation pressure AND the load limit is not exceeded. I realize that a 130 mph tire might sound ridiculous for a touring bike, and 584 pounds may be a lot more than your front tire will ever experience, but consider this. The speed and load ratings, as stated above, only apply to tires inflated to their maximum cold inflation pressures, which for the D404 is 41 psi. As the cold inflation pressure goes down from maximum, the safe loading weight and maximum speed decrease. So at 32 psi, that front tire will have more than adequate capacity, though not nearly the speed or loading safety cushion some might think. Why 32 psi in that front tire? It’ll provide better handling, a much smoother ride, wear more evenly, and have better impact resistance than if it were inflated to 41 psi. The rear tire is even more critical, especially on a Gold Wing where we often see rear tires grossly over loaded and under inflated. The 130/90-17 has a max load index of 68 (694 pounds) at 41 psi cold.

Operating that tire at less than 40 psi cold inflation while fully loaded at highway speeds compromises your safety. Any pressure less than 30 is a recipe for disaster.

Stu

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I have a 1994 Gold Wing SE with a reverse problem. Start up the engine, and the neutral light comes on. Pull the handle up in reverse position, the neutral light goes out and the reverse light comes on. Press the starter button, and you can hear the starter turning with a humming noise but the motorcycle will not back up. What is your idea to start tracing the problem?

Garey Woodard GWRRA #152446 Ripley, TN Wing World

Garey, if you can hear the starter turning but the motorcycle didn’t even jerk backward when you pressed the start button, the reverse cable adjustment would be the first thing I’d inspect.

Stu

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See You at Wing Ding 33, Booth #’s 1504-1510

I’ve got a 1982 Honda GL1100. When I try to start it by pushing the start button, the starter “runs” but it won’t turn the engine over.

It’s like it doesn’t engage the flywheel.

What do you think might be wrong? I need some advice before I start pulling things off.

Via email, Mary Miller Mary, the starter clutch isn’t engaging. That device is an overrunning clutch mounted inside the rear engine cover. Two possibilities exist: 1. The unit is clogged with crud and can be made to operate again by running about 500 miles with 1/2 quart Marvel Mystery Oil mixed into the crankcase oil—don’t overfill the crankcase. Of course, this assumes that the starter clutch will occasionally engage, allowing you to actually start the engine. If this works for you, you’ll know it’s working, because the engagement failures will become less frequent as the Mystery Oil works its magic.

2. The unit, or parts of it, are damaged and need replacement. This would not be a good thing, as it can only be serviced after removing the engine from the frame, then removing the rear engine cover for access. I hope for your sake that #1 is the case, because R&R of all affected parts is not a job for the unenlightened, inexperienced, or faint-ofheart. And a service department likely would charge upwards of $600 to do the job—most of which involves the same procedures as for stator replacement.

Stu

Steering and Forks on 1500SE Wing I enjoy your articles in Wing World. I had my 1500SE Wing converted to a Champion Trike, and my question is about the steering.

When riding on paved roads, the bike handles well. But on two-lane country roads that are rough, the handlebars shake and wobble (and at slow speeds in parking lots). I had a mechanic advise me to check the forks and bearings and to install a fork brace or the EZ-Steer kit.

Are these the symptoms of worn-out forks and steering system, or is this normal for a trike conversion? I have over 96,000 miles on the bike and have had nothing done to the bearings or forks since I’ve owned it from 62,000 miles.

Thanks in advance for any information.

Via email, Edward Schilling, GWRRA #115115 Ed, I think your mechanic gave you some good advice. There’s no doubt in my mind that your trike, with over 96,000 miles on it, could use a freshening up of the front suspension. The sugMay 2011

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gestion of Easy Steer and a fork brace couldn’t hurt, either. However, what you’re experiencing on rough roads is pretty much the norm for most trike kit designs. It may not be as bad with a good, tight front end, but it’ll still exist.

Stu

Crankcase Breather Tube Stu, I have an ’06 Gold Wing/Hannigan Trike with floorboards. Because of the floorboards and a front cowl cover, I can just barely reach the crankcase breather tube to get the cap off. However, it is almost impossible to get it back on.

To be able to get the lower side covers off, I need to unbolt the running board to allow it to drop enough to reach the front head cover bolt. I was going to extend the tube about an inch but then read this in another forum: “PCV Systems are a vacuum vent system designed to prevent the emissions from going out into the air to meet EPA laws. You can eliminate the PCV valve, etc. and ‘open vent’ an engine (not EPA approved) as was the case for decades with the old vent tube/breather caps on engines. Later designs have included EGR valves to recirculate the exhaust gases and keep re-burning them in the engine cylinders.

There should be no ‘air draw’ into an engine from anything that is a ‘vent’ or ‘vent

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tube’…it should be a low/no pressure area or blowing out, depending on the type engine venting system being used. Vent tubes are generally/primarily used as collection places for milky oil residue from condensation.

Companies cap these to further enhance the EPA’s bans on polluting the ground/air. Race Vehicles are still ‘Open Vent’ because it is still the most effective way, and as of yet, still not regulated…”

What are your thoughts about leaving the crankcase breather tube open? Will this cause any problems with the way the motorcycle runs? Thanks.

Mike Keesling GWRRA #332278 Hot Springs Village, AR Mike, leaving that vent tube open will allow the engine to draw unfiltered air through it. And because it opens into the air box below the level of the air cleaner, any filth that enters will have free access to the throttle body. I strongly suggest installing the cap after draining the tube. FYI, the person who wrote what you have in quotes attributes the PCV system (which your Gold Wing doesn’t have) to our nasty old EPA. The EPA was created December 2, 1970. But Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) systems were seen on US cars beginning around 1963. They’re intended to provide positive crankcase ventilation at idle and at low road speeds where the road draft tube was

totally ineffective. This helps reduce the formation of sludge and other engine deposits. A true PCV system operates on manifold vacuum at low to moderate engine load, pulling fresh air from the air cleaner into the crankcase, then through to the intake manifold. At higher engine loads when manifold vacuum is low, the flow is exactly reversed.

Stu

’97 Honda Gold Wing Hi Stu. I have a ’97 Honda Gold Wing.

Due to health reasons, I had it converted to a trike in 2004. I now have no feeling in my feet at all and am looking for information on the electric, or air, shifter for a Wing.

Also, have you heard of anybody making an automatic for a ’97 Wing? Your articles are the first ones I always read. Great info! Thank you.

James F. Holmes GWRRA #121740 Sartell, MN James, Pingle and Kliktronic are the two brands of electric shifter I’m familiar with.

Both are good products. Google the brand names, and you’ll find lots of information on line. To my knowledge, there is no automatic transmission available.

Stu

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BAKER BUILT INC. TEAMS UP WITH F4 CUSTOMS LLC FOR THE NEW GENERATION AIR WINGS™ Owner of F4 Customs, Don Frank, originally approached Baker Built Inc. owner, Bruce Baker, with an idea to improve an already great product in the spring of 2010.

“Instead of developing a similar product, why not get together with the best company in Air Wings™ and improve an already great product,” says Don. “We are a big fan of new product innovation, not imitation, and we felt that if Baker Built combined our scratch and break resistant plastic with their already great bracket systems, a new generation of Air Wings would be born.”

Bruce and the Baker Built Team launched their ‘New Generation’ Air Wings with F4 Customs’ scratch and break resistant polycarbonate in 2010.

The companies add that: Adding F4 Customs’ polycarbonate to Baker Built’s New Generation Air Wings wasn’t the only improvement that Baker made in the latest model of Air Wings.

They also engineered an improved Friction Pivoting System and Hand Wing Stops for their GL1800 Hand Wings™ and Air Wings. The new Friction Pivoting System improves the Hand Wings by providing for better Air Wing adjustment and helping hold the Air Wings in their set position compared to previous models. The Hand Wings and Air Wings Positive Stop optimizes performance by taking the guesswork out of where to position the wings for maximum air flow for the rider.

Both family-based businesses (located in Ohio about 200 miles from each other) have product lines that are exclusively manufactured in the United States. For more info, visit bakerbuilt.com/bbairwings/newgen.html or f4customs.com.

GENE’S GALLERY’S NEW GENESGALLERY.COM WEBSITE Gene’s Gallery, the Midwest’s largest Gold Wing store, announces the release of their new website just in time for spring!

The company adds that: It’s loaded with new features and is easier to navigate and shop with new categories, search engine and suggestion features. (Don’t miss our Wing World ad page that changes monthly.)

Whether you’re making a wish list or buying today, shopping at Gene’s Gallery online will be quick and efficient. You can even email a gift suggestion to someone you know. We understand your concerns about the security of online transactions. Therefore, our site is equipped with the most advanced Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology available to ensure the privacy of any information you submit.

If you have the old site bookmarked, the new site will come right up! We love our customers and value your opinions, so feel free to take advantage of the chance to rate and review items for sale as well as the site itself!

For more info, visit genesgallery.com or call (800) 728-GENE (4363).

BIKEMASTER’S NEW TRUGEL BATTERIES BikeMaster says it offers the complete range of battery sizes— from 1975-2011 Gold Wings—and that its TruGel Batteries (new in 2010) combine all the advantages of Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) separators with Nano-Gel technology. This makes them a maintenance-free battery with high power and no sulfation.

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The company adds that: TruGel Batteries utilize a solid gel core, unlike the usual “wet” batteries. This make them tremendously vibration resistant and impact resistant. This gel also prevents the usual level of sulfation (due to the acid being in a solid gel suspension); therefore, it can’t separate out. They have a very long shelf life and can last up to twice the life of conventional batteries.

In situations with high discharge (i.e. running stereo or radios while engine is not running), these batteries last longer and will even come back to full charge.

MSRP for Part #MG18L-BS (18 amp hour) is $146.95; for Part #MG20L-BS (20 amp hour) is $138.95 (both have a 2-year warranty). For more info and to order, call (800) 347-1010 or visit bikemaster.com.

NEW PRODUCT MAKES MOTORCYCLE TRAINING EASY: streetSkills™ MOTORCYCLE TRAINING CARDS StreetSkills Cards says it has introduced an exciting new training product for motorcyclists—streetSkills Motorcycle Training Cards. The company adds that these are 22 sturdy, laminated/waterproof and easy-to-use spiral-bound flashcards that offer instruction on 17 motorcycle-related skills and are small enough to fit in a tank bag or pocket.

The company continues: The cards are useful to riders of any skill level, from beginners to seasoned veterans. Previous motorcycle training offerings were limited to instructional courses or lengthy books (and these are still the most valuable training resources). However, once the book is closed or the training session ends, the rider is left without guidance to build the skills.

StreetSkills cards provide the link between current training resources and the physical skill-building in real-world riding. Riders use the concise information on the card just prior to riding or at stops along the way to provide them with a skill or habit to master in a small chunk. They also work well as a refresher after long stretches off the motorcycle.

Organizations can even buy the cards in quantities to give to their members as a unique promotional item; the cover image can be changed to better suit the needs of the organization.

Printed in the USA. MSRP is $15 (and longer motorcycle training products available on website). For more info and to purchase, call (585) 802-9859 or visit streetSkills.net. ● Wing World

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Safety Gear, Bike Theft Deterrents, and More

By Dean Scott, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

In the February issue of Wing World, we covered one basic form of motorcycle safety gear—helmets.

However, there are obviously many other forms of safety equipment available—even a few you might not have thought of. In honor of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, we’d like to share some of these safety measures (via a Q&A with several companies) with you here.

JACKETS:

ARM CHAPS:

Joe Rocket’s Alter Ego 3.0 Jacket These jackest have Grade “A” CE-rated armor at elbows and shoulders and include high-density spine armor and a removable fleece vest liner. Featuring the MetaSport II all climate solution, they have a 100% waterproof removable outer shell with integrated FreeAir mesh inner jacket—all in a convertible jacket system that offers a user-friendly configuration with less zippers and snaps.

MSRP is $259.99; (208) 932-0303; JOEROCKET.COM

VanStarr Enterprises’ Arm Chaps These chaps cover an area from the knuckles to near the elbow and offer all-leather forearm/wrist/hand protection with open finger mobility. Plus, they provide wrist support and can be easily worn under regular gloves. They are two to three times thicker than other leather gloves, yet flexible and won’t move or fall down.

MSRP is $46.95 (free S&H); (651) 492-4830; ARMCHAPS.COM

Power Trip’s Mens and Ladies Dakota II Jacket These jackets have Grade “A” CE-rated armor at elbows and shoulders, high-density spine armor, and removable insulated full sleeve liner. They also feature a BigAir™ ventilation system—cleverly integrated into the main zipper structure—that allows the user massive cooling airflow in an otherwise 100% waterproof textile jacket.

MSRP is $149.99; (208) 932-0303; POWER-TRIP.COM

HEATED CLOTHING:

GLOVES: Marshall Distributing, Inc.’s Typhoon Cycle Gloves These flexible gloves allow for great feel on the handlebars and responsiveness to the rider.

They are made of deluxe, washable and waterproof leather, with an Aquatex™ waterproof, breathable, windproof insert. They offer a relaxed fit, are longer length to fit snugly with jacket and have reinforced palms.

MSRP for Typhoon Womens Cycle Gloves is $44.95 and for Typhoon Mens Cycle Gloves is $49.95; (989) 872-2109; MARSHALLDISTRIBUTING.COM

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Gerbing’s Heated Clothing Hybrid LT Jackets These flattering-cut Cordura-based sport-length jackets have built-in Microwire Heat Technology in the chest, back, sleeves and collar, along with easy-access glove plugs in the sleeves. The jackets can be powered from the bike’s electrical system as well as from an optional FlexPack Battery with remote control heat management. MSRP for JKLTM (for men) and JKLTW (for women) is $299.95; (800) 646-5916; GERBING.COM

COOLING VESTS: Comfort Riders LLC’s Phase Change Personal Cooling Vest This 65 degree phase change cooling vest weighs less than five pounds and gives up to two hours of rechargeable cooling duration.

The outer shell configuration is made of lightweight Supplex or microfiber material (resistant to absorbing moisture) and has adjustable shoulders as well as three adjustable sideWing World

straps on both sides. MSRP is $129; (214) 663-4947; COOLWINGRIDER.COM Glacier Tek Inc.’s RPCM® Original Cool Vest This is the only cooling vest tested and declared BioPreferred by the USDA. It requires no power or tethering to the bike and can be machine-washed. Packs can be recharged in minutes using some ice and water in a plastic bag. It’s a one-size-fits-all with an adjustable fit using Velcro and elastic straps.

MSRP of RCVZ15TKA (Khaki for men) and RCVZ15PKA (Pink for women) is $179; (800) 482-0533, COOLVEST.COM StaCool Industries, Inc.’s StaCool Under Vest This vest is dry, lightweight and can be worn under or over clothing. It is made of an Airprene and Neoprene material for comfort and breathability and is very flexible, with no restriction in movement. Each set of ThermoPaks (comes with two) will give the riders up to three hours of cooling and are made of a special polymer material that is non-toxic, non-hazardous and non-flammable.

MSRP is $225 (comes with two sets of ThermoPaks); (866) STA-COOL (782-2665); stacoolvest.com

ITEMS WITH SPECIFIC SAFETY COLORS/REFLECTORS:

meet/exceed regulatory standards, including a 25X wash requirement. MSRP is $59.95 (plus one of two battery packs to power it up; a PRO rechargeable pack sells for $39.95 or an AA disposable power pack that sells for $19.95); (866) 206-0566; SAFELITES.COM

COMFORT CLOTHES: Bolt Headgear Inc.’s Softailz® Headwear One size fits most with these soft, comfortable, stretch fabric headwear made of new, moisture-wicking athletic fabric. They’re easy to put on, do not require any tying and will also protect ponytails within the interior pocket.

MSRP is $16.95 - $24.99 (for both men and women); email at info@boltheadgear.com; BOLTHEADGEAR.COM Zone Performance Wear’s Mens and Womens LongRide Shorts Made from soft, moisture-wicking, antimicrobial materials, these ventilated shorts are comparable to $85 bicycle shorts but superior for motorcycles. Their padding, designed to distribute the pressure on sit bones, is above and beyond first-generation dual-layer shorts and better at wicking away moisture.

MSRP is $49.95; (619) 944-4769; ZONEPERFORMANCEWEAR.COM

OTHER FORMS OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

Conspicuity Brand’s (Division of SOS, LLC) Super See Me Vest The Retroreflective Reflexite™ in this vest gives it great reflective qualities—its two-layer system gives an additional “jewel-like” quality not found in flat gray materials. Fits over any jacket and is adjustable, cleans up with soap and water, and its rugged YKK nylon zipper will not rust. This company also sells stick-on reflective products. MSRP is $62 (8 colors available); (877) 411-8551; CONSPICUITY.US

XP3 Corporation’s Hornet Electronic Deer Avoidance System Model V-120C Hornet Models V-120 or V-120C will work on all types and models of motorcycles. This electronic deer avoidance system is effective at any speed, and has been issued five patents.

The Hornet has an extremely long life and comes with a “Lifetime Service” policy.

MSRP is $84.99; (800) 475-3563; XP3HORNET.COM

Glo Concepts LLC’s Sport GloGlov SP9090 These are five-piece nylon/spandex half-fingered gloves with padded non-slip palms and retro-reflective shapes placed on them. They are highly visible both day and night and are a powerful signaling tool.

One size fits all, with some ability to stretch over other gloves. MSRP is approximately $22.95/pair; (877) 456-4568; GLOGLOV.COM

PlugUp.com’s S Plug Canal Earbuds These earbuds will work on any bike audio system [5 pin-5 pin adapter needed]. The S plug provides an alternative to standard earbuds with custom-fit-like in-the-ear canal speakers that can protect your hearing as well as allow clearer communication. The flexible body encases miniature speakers which completely disappear into the ear. Also works with the iPhone.

MSRP is $134.95; (305) 477-2333; PLUGUP.COM

Safe Lites, LLC’s BeaconWear™ Self-Illuminated Safety Vest The GlowSkin™ illumination technology in BeaconWear self-illuminated safety vests is used extensively by the military for two basic reasons: 1) You can see it farther under inclement weather conditions than any other light product; and 2) It does not destroy or impair night vision.

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BIKE THEFT DETERRENTS: WingStuff.com Inc.’s Gorilla Ultra Compact Motorcycle Alarm This alarm works on any motorcycle and has a motion tilt sensor that activates the alarm when moved off its side stand, a current drain sensor that stops hot wiring by activating alarm when there 39

is a current drop in the electrical system, a shock sensor so that any impact activates the alarm (7 different sensitivity levels), and a panic feature up to 100 feet away.

WingStuff.com price is $99.99 (MSRP is $119.99); (800) 260-4050; WINGSTUFF.COM RoadLoK Security’s XGC-318-0105 A permanently mounted, billet construction locking system for motorcycles, the XGC-318 is designed for Honda Gold Wing

RETHINKING SAFETY:

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

HOW TO LET THE ONES YOU LOVE KNOW WHERE YOU’RE AT ON THE ROAD

Share Your Experience SPOT Connect provides everyday functionality. Not only can you send predefined and custom messages to your friends and family letting them know that you’re okay, but you can also allow them to track your progress live on Google Maps™. New features include custom Type and Send text messaging, storing multiple Predefined messages and contact groups plus the ability to update social networks like Facebook and Twitter from remote locations using the SPOT Connect App.

SPOT Connect When it comes to riding, we value the overall experience, including our bike’s performance, the places we visit and our safety on the road. Staying safe allows us to enjoy the experience time and time again.

A new technology by Spot LLC gives us the ability to share these experiences with others in real-time while providing us and our loved ones back home peace-of-mind.

Introducing SPOT Connect, a lightweight and portable satellite messaging device that turns your smartphone into a satellite communicator. SPOT Connect allows you to send custom messages to others even when you’re far beyond the range of cell phone coverage and exploring the roads less traveled.

How it works: SPOT Connect wirelessly synchs via Bluetooth with some of today’s leading smartphone operating systems utilizing popular iPhone and Android-based phones. Register SPOT Connect with service, download the SPOT Connect App to your phone and pair the two devices. Now you have direct access to global satellites which send your location-based messages to others, including your friends, or send a request for help when you need it most.

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models 2001-2011. It replaces the caliper bracket, adds the patented RoadLoK System to the front rotor and allows no movement (so it’s impossible to damage the rotor, caliper or fender if the rider forgets to remove the pin before riding). MSRP for the XGC-318-0105 (Honda Gold Wing 2001-2011) is $299.99 and for the XGC-319-0105 (Honda Gold Wing w/ABS 20092011) is $304.99; (888) 762-3565; ROADLOK.COM ✬

Summon Emergency Assistance Like other SPOT Messenger devices, SPOT Connect comes equipped with an SOS message function. In a critical emergency, your location and information is sent via satellite to an emergency response center that works with the authorities to get help to you quickly. This proven feature has initiated thousands of life-saving rescues around the world. SPOT Connect now allows you to customize your SOS message to provide emergency responders with additional information.

Request Help or Roadside Assistance Even if you break down and your phone has no coverage, SPOT Connect can request assistance from others in non-critical emergencies. The Help function sends your message and location to your selected contacts or national roadside assistance using the SPOT Assist service. SPOT Connect retails for $150 with required service starting at $100 per year. Learn more about SPOT Connect at FINDMESPOT.COM ●

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GET SAFE! We’re MAD about the Need to Get This Info into the Hands of Our Youths!

By Frank Albert, GWRRA #163044, Former Region N Director ach year, the US Department of Transportation designates May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

States and motorcycle organizations across the country conduct a variety of activities to promote the importance of motorist awareness and sharing the road with motorcyclists.

But what about the first four months, and the remaining seven months, of the year? A lot of our Members ride year-round, so shouldn’t those months have a significant campaign going on to remind motorists to watch out for us? Guess what…we have one!

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Jerry Childers, former Tennessee District Motorist Awareness Division (MAD) Coordinator, teaches the MAD seminars in a young drivers training class in TN.

MAD Seminars, Courses, and Resources The GWRRA Motorist Awareness Division (MAD) is not new, and yet it is still like a hidden jewel. Last year, when emphasis was being given to Chapters, Districts and Regions on how they could achieve compliance with our 501-C-4 rating, the MAD began to rise to the top and glisten like the treasure that it is. Of all the seminars and courses you can teach and take in Rider Education, Leadership Training and Membership Enhancement, only those in MAD are designed to be presented primarily to the non-motorcycling public. So, it is like a twoedged sword in the motorcycle safety arena.

The MAD has a “toolbox” with resources designed to be presented in small group settings. The attendee is shown what they need to know about motorcycles and trains them to look for us. The toolbox has three PowerPoint presentations that have exceptional information in them. 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 presentation concentrates more on blind spots, with some animation to emphasize the risks. These seminars use simple, but amazing, methods to focus attention to a number of potential problems when motorists are traveling near motorcyclists.

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How You Can Help As a bonus, these seminars are not password-protected and you can download them anytime from gwrra.org/regional/MAD/index.html. As an added incentive, you do not have to have to be a certified seminar presenter to teach these. So, because you’re already qualified to teach them, what’s next?

Well, put on your thinking cap and visualize where these programs could be presented. Your local newspaper has the names, times and contact information for clubs and organizations meeting throughout the month. Call one and see if they would like to have a guest speaker. You’ll find that many of them would love to have a speaker and view the program. Don’t be bashful; ask.

And don’t think that just adults need to hear the message. Teenaged drivers and even pre-teens should be shown this information too.

Speaking at Scout groups, Boys and Girls Clubs and even Drivers Training Classes will get the message out. Go to your local radio and television station and see if you can get some time on the air for a Public Service session; they are always looking for PSA spots. It doesn’t hurt to ask, and all they can say is no. But you won’t know if you don’t ask.

The GWRRA seminars are designed to provide accurate and important information to motorists in these, and many other, civic organizations, so you’ll 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.)

Other subtle, yet visible, MAD tools available to you are the bumper stickers that read “Watch out for Motorcycles!” You can help get the word out by contacting the Home Office in Phoenix to get your bumper stickers. Yet another way to help is to place one of those yellow MAD signs (seen here) 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. To order them, contact Ed Grazier, Region N Director, at edgrazier@comcast.net or (615) 459-4499.

So, there are a number of tools available to use. All they need is someone to use them—and that someone could easily be you! Check with your Chapter or District MAD Coordinator for more information.

Think of the good you’ll be doing for your community and the awareness you’ll be sharing with motorists. Who knows, it could be your own life that you are helping someone else to save! ● A bright yellow MAD sign can help make motorists aware of motorcyclists.

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TO RIDE A DREAM

By Bill Warrander, GWRRA #153398, of Kintore, Scotland

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efore I begin my story, let me introduce myself and give you a short update on my motorcycling career. My name is Bill Warrander—aged 71 and a bit— and I live just outside Aberdeen in a small town called Kintore in Scotland. At the age of 62, I took a crash course on motorcycle training that lasted four days.

Then I applied for a test in July of 1999 and passed.

Next, I went out to Canada on a family holiday in August of the same year and saw a Powder Blue GL1500SE in a showroom in Perth, Ontario. I bought it on the spot and had it shipped home to Scotland.

Afterward, I joined the GoldWing Owners Club of Great Britain (GWOCGB), the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and a Scottish Gold Wing Club called Scotia Wings—all in the same year! They were all, in the coming years, to supply me with endless information and friendships from fellow members.

with my eldest son, Scott. I spoke to him of my dream, and he surprised me by saying he would join me on such a tour.

So then it just came down to planning the trip. Our first thought was to take Route 66. Then, after speaking to other bikers, we found that the Pacific Coast was spectacular and the Canadian Rockies were not to be missed.

On to the GWRRA message board, under information on scenic roads, accommodation and general information, we listed what we had planned. We received many replies from people like Alan Lawson and Alan Gray, to name but a few. Afterward, we felt we could now plan our route. It would take us from Calgary, Canada to Edmonton, Jasper, Banff, Kamloops, Whistler, Vancouver, and Victoria.

Then we’d head down the Pacific Coast to Los Angeles and Las Vegas and then pick up Route 66. Finally, we’d head up through Niagara to Toronto. From there, we would fly home.

Being retired, I was not restricted to a time limit. But my son, Scott, could only have a four-week break from his employment. So it was decided that I would go out a week in front of him to do the Canadian leg of the tour by myself; then I’d meet him in Vancouver.

Our travel arrangements were all done by a company in Hampshire called HC Travel. And, with all the documentation done, passports in order, maps and GPS programmed, we were ready to go. Our bikes had to be in London two days before the flight. This was handled by John Begg Motorcycle Movers, who delivered them to Gatwick Airport in London on the required date.

The Start of Our Epic Journey: Saturday, 21 June John Begg arrived to pick up the bikes, and both bikes were loaded onto his transporter. Then they were off on the road to London.

Wednesday, 25 June I had an early start at Aberdeen Airport for the flight that took me to Gatwick Airport. Then I caught my connection to Calgary, Alberta, arriving there at 16:45.

It was comforting to see my Gold Wing being loaded onto the same flight that I was on at London, as this was a worry that I would arrive in Canada and my bike would be stuck in London for some reason. There was a slim chance that I would receive my bike the day I arrived but, with time required to have the customs documentation stamped and released, I had to wait until the following day for collection.

I was staying with a friend in Calgary for the first night, so it was off to see the sights and sample the local goods (steak, of course). This made up for the disappointment of not getting my bike out of customs.

Thursday, 26 June

My Motorcycling Journey Continues…

As my confidence and riding ability progressed, my appetite for travel increased. It started with local runouts and GWOCGB Wing Dings. Then I went on to Gold Wing European Federation (GWEF) Treffens in Europe (i.e. Spain, Portugal, France, Holland, Austria and Italy).

Still, having had a number of family holidays in Canada, my biggest dream was to ride the roads of Canada and the United States of America. It was to become a reality in 2008.

The Dream Begins After watching Scottish Actor Ewan McGregor and Englishman Charley Boorman in the T.V. series Long Way Round (about their international motorcycle trip, in 2004, from London to New York via Europe and Asia), I had a conversation 42

A visit to the customs office and, with the paperwork all stamped for the release of my bike, I was off to the cargo handler. The container was brought out and opened, and my big concern for damage realised—the brake lever had been broken in transit.

A call to the Honda dealer in Calgary for a replacement was fruitless, and I was forced to limp up to Red Deer, where a small repair shop had a second-hand one that was duly fitted. Afterward, I continued my journey on to Edmonton, Alberta where I was staying with a family relation.

The trip to Edmonton from Red Deer was an experience. I rode in the worst wind and rainstorm I have ever been in. It was quite frightening, and I was glad of a large truck and trailer for shelter from the gusts.

Friday, 27 June I made an early start to exit Edmonton before the rush hour traffic. Heading out on Highway 16 through Edson, then Hinton to Jasper, the scenery was spectacular. There were snow-capped mountains and green rivers and lakes.

I made many stops for camera shoots and just to relax in the splendour all round. I found a campsite near Jasper, set up camp, then took a walk around the town itself.

On the way back to the camp, I rode up some side roads into the hills and was overcome with the peacefulness and beauty of the surroundings. It was a really rewarding day.

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Sunday, 29 June A good night’s rest and I had decided to leave the tent pitched at Lake Louise and then head down to Banff, Alberta and return in the late evening.

I hadn’t gotten very far out of Lake Louise when I came upon a number of cars stopped at the side of the road. I did likewise and found that the cause of the interest was two black bears feeding at the roadside. Out came the camera for more photographs.

After a brief stop there, I headed on into Banff. I walked around the town then up to the mountain to take the gondola ride to view the surrounding area from the top of Sulphur Mountain. As expected, the view was spectacular. There was a higher viewing platform so I climbed the path to the highest weather station in the Rockies.

I came back down the mountain and visited the Banff Springs Hotel and then went back to the Lake Louise campsite to make preparations for the next day.

Monday, 30 June Saturday, 28 June I had a good night’s sleep but had not been prepared for the temperature drop during the night. I prepared breakfast, packed up the camping gear and was on the road, Highway 93, heading for Lake Louise.

By about 10:00, I did not seem to have travelled very far. The reason being that around every corner the scenery was better than the one before, and I was continually stopping for photo shoots.

These are by far the most beautiful roads I have ever travelled on. The 170 miles from Jasper to Lake Louise offer the most spectacular scenery imaginable— snow-capped mountains, green rivers, waterfalls and lakes and, to cap it all (because the roads were quiet) two moose that ran down the highway in front of me.

Then I made an excursion to a glacier in the Columbia Icefield and then went on to Lake Louise for more breathtaking scenery. It was a hard climb up the mountain on foot to look over the lake, but it was well worth the effort. Afterward, I was on to the campsite to relax after a very rewarding day.

I left Lake Louise before 08:00, and headed out on Highway 1 for Kamloops, British Columbia, where I had been kindly offered accommodation for the night by Alan and Judy Gray. They had replied to my request for information on the Road Riders message board.

Again many stops were taken en route for more photographs, but that’s what it’s all about. The scenery changed with not-so-high mountains and less snow to more lakes and rivers. It was a different kind of beauty, with more small towns and villages.

I had my first of many Tim Hortons coffee and apple fritters, then it was on to meet Alan and Judy. Alan stopped work at 14:15, and Judy worked at a local store nearby. I had planned to arrive around this time. However, not realising there had been a time zone change between Lake Louise and Kamploops, I arrived one hour early.

Judy let me into their house, and I was able to shower and change out of my riding gear before they came home from work. Judy cooked a beautiful meal, and we enjoyed sitting out on the porch sipping Portuguese port and discussing families, bikes and sorting out the world’s problems before going to bed late. The generosity and hospitality was very appreciated from this delightful couple.

Tuesday, 1 July I said goodbye to Judy and Alan and was on my way on Highway 1 to Cache Creek, then Highway 99 to Whistler, British Columbia.

The scenery changed again—the mountains were higher, snow appeared on the peaks and fast-flowing rivers ran alongside the road. There were many twisting roads climbing up into the mountains then descending into the valley. It was beautiful.

Whistler itself is also very picturesque, and it is about 80 miles from Vancouver, British Columbia, where I was to meet my son Scott the next day. Scott was joining me for the second leg of my journey.

I found a campsite, had a meal and then went out to tour the surrounding area for more photographs. The flags were up because it was Canada Day, which seemed very appropriate.

It had been yet another rewarding day for both weather and scenery.

Watch for Part 2 of “To Ride a Dream” soon! ● 44

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How do you avoid being called “Unsafe At Any Speed” like the Corvair? Lower the Roll Center Height.

What is the Roll Center? Think of it as the pivot point for the suspension in Roll & the reaction point for cornering forces.

The early Corvairs (along with many of our competitors) have a really high roll center. This can cause over steer stability problems during aggressive cornering.

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The suspension is designed to allow the tire to travel up and away from bumps in the road.

This reduces vertical acceleration of the wheel and tire and decreases bump harshness.

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The hub bearings and seals are automotive designed components This translates to you and your customer this very important message: Overbuilt and underutilized, which means no maintenance issues for your customer The tires we use are available with white lettering so we can match the tire and wheel combination of the pulling vehicle.

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Honda’s 2012 Gold Wing

ARRIVES! The long-awaited new Honda Gold Wing is here at last and arrives this May—with the first opportunities to view them having been at the International Motorcycle Show in Greenville, South Carolina, February 25-27 and Daytona Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida, March 5-12.

In the following pages, we’ve combined a list of what’s new for the 2012 model, one person’s viewpoint on the new model, and the basic specs sheet for the new model. Enjoy!

—Sharon Stanley

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The Gold Wing’s new design features a dynamic flow line linking the front to the rear, and a new, integrated tail light and rear saddlebag treatment. A redesigned front fascia and blacked-out headlights add styling touches.

Redesigned bodywork also means increased saddlebag capacity. Non-airbag models also get a new center-mounted lockable glovebox for added convenience, boosting the cockpit-area storage capacity to 2.8 liters.

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Revised suspension settings front and rear yield added compliance for a better ride and more comfort.

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The 2012 Gold Wing’s new layered-surface bodywork offers more wind and weather protection around the rider and passenger’s lower legs, so you’ll experience less buffeting and more warmth on cool days.

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A new SRS CS Auto™ surround-sound system is tuned exclusively for the Gold Wing and produces a rich, three-dimensional sound brimming with realism.

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Two-tone colors are: Black, Candy Red, Ultra Blue Metallic, and Pearl White.

Now you can connect a compatible Apple® iPod® player or other USB mass storage device, such as flash drives that contain MP3, WMA6 or AAC music files, and control them through the Gold Wing’s audio controls.

The new seat cover and urethane seat-cover material is more comfortable, waterproof and features a new, sportier, custom perforated look.

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The Gold Wing’s available fully integrated GPS navigation system features a new lane-guidance feature, junction view, a new GPS receiver that captures satellite signals faster, and a new color LCD screen.

MUSING ON THE NEW GOLD WING

By Nick Hoppner, Former Wing World Editor (1990-2007) On February 21 of this year, Honda ended months of suspense and announced a new version of the GL1800. After first shocking its American customer base by announcing the exportation of the production of the Gold Wing to Japan and then stating that this transition would leave customers with no 2011 model, Honda left its most ardent Gold Wing fans expectant—hoping for a major update of Honda’s flagship motorcycle.

This expectation was heightened when arch-competitor BMW released its new six-cylinder K1600 GTL earlier this year. And how impressive is the new BMW luxury tourer? Well, for anyone seeking electronically tuned suspension, traction control, a self-pivoting headlight and adjustable seat and gearshift heights (and a host of other high-tech whiz bangs like Bluetooth, satellite radio and iPod integration), the German luxotouring machines are mouthwatering. The topof-the-line BMW with all the available whistles and bells is priced around $23,200 plus destination charges—very competitive with the new Gold Wings’ sticker prices.

Surely, faced with this impressive new Teutonic competitor, our favorite Japanese manufacturer would up their ante. But apparently not—at least not this year.

Based on the photos I’ve seen and the press releases I’ve read, the changes to the 2012 Gold Wings appear pretty superficial. Yes, there’s a newly shaped fairing and saddlebags, but the old trunk, single-piece saddle and frame appear to be unchanged. To me, the visual effect is incongruous—angular in some places, curvy in others.

Although Honda says they’ve enhanced the Wing’s ride compliance with new suspension settings, there’s nothing startlingly new about a triple tree and front forks or a rear spring-loaded monoshock.

The major marketing news seems to be two-tone paint, a new surround sound audio system and an upgraded GPS navi system. Oh, yes, if you opt not to buy the airbag model, you can stuff your gloves in the space the big balloon might otherwise have occupied.

Why did Honda take the low road for now? I can only speculate that Honda took a hard look at the horrendous costs of a major R&D revision of the Gold Wing, then looked hard at a depressed world economy and a shrinking (and aging) customer base and concluded 2012 was no time for a ground-up revision—just make a few styling changes. If it worked for the Detroit automakers in the ’60s, surely it will work today, right?

Unfortunately, Honda’s accountants, managers and design staff may have been working in a near vacuum. The motorcycle staff at American Honda has been reduced to a shadow of its former self. These were the guys closest to the American market—people like Gary Christopher, Joe Boyd, Dirk Vandenberg, Charlie Keller, Pete TerHorst and many others— and they listened and watched carefully to see what American customers said and did. Without these advocates’ presence, there were likely few real Gold Wing advocates in their R&D sessions to point out what should be obvious truths about most died-in-the-wool Wingers.

First off, many of us use helmet-mounted speakers and ignore our fairing-mounted speakers, so an exterior surround sound system is largely irrelevant to us. Likewise, many of us prefer less-expensive (and more easily and economically updated) GPS systems—such as those in our cell phones—patched in with the help of J&M and others. And let’s get real—adding a few extra cubic inches of storage space in the saddlebags is of little importance to those of us who’ve added trailer hitches to our bikes.

Honda’s pricing for the 2012 Wings ranges from $23,199 to a sobering $28,499 for the airbag model with all the extras.

Realistically, Honda has created much of its own competition for the 2012 Wing. There’s a lot of unsold and discount-priced 2009 and 2010 Wing inventory out there in dealers’ warehouses that will be pretty attractive to buyers who aren’t smitten by the nostalgic Honda Elsinore Wing logo placed, almost target-like, in the middle of the side

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of the fairing. One thing is for sure, the aftermarket chrome and lights makers will quickly have new products to sell.

So, what might we consumers hope for in a totally new Wing we’d hoped for but didn’t get yet? For starters, how about a total rethink of big-bike suspension? What we have now has been essentially unchanged since 1975 in the front and 2001 in the rear. And what about throttle-by-wire and clutch-less paddle shift (like the Interceptor and most racing motorcycles)? How about an electrically adjusted windshield (like the ST1300)? And how about a factory-built (and competitively priced) three-wheeler using the best elements of the Honda Civic in combination with the best aspects of the Wing?

Another reason Honda may not initially see blazing sales figures for the 2012 Wings is their own products’ excellence. Gold Wings—for years manufactured in Marysville, Ohio—have been practically bulletproof (except for some notable glitches in the early years with overheating or frame weld failure—long since ironed out). In fact, my own Gold Wing GL1800A is now seven years old and is often mistaken for new. It purrs like a kitten at idle and practically rips shreds of rubber out of its own tires when I choose to ride with gusto on tight corners. It has crossed this great land several times and will again this summer.

Properly cared for, it will render several more decades of flawless and euphoric service—perhaps many more than yours truly, its owner, can.

Still, there will be new Wings in the showrooms soon, as well as in the parking lot at Wing Ding this year. And gradually there will be more and more of them. We customers do love anything new—at least until something newer and ● better comes along.

2012 HONDA GOLD WING SPECIFICATIONS Model: ............................GL1800 Engine Type: ..................1832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder Bore and Stroke: ..........74mm x 71mm Compression Ratio: ......9.8:1 Valve Train: ....................SOHC; two valves per cylinder Induction:........................PGM-FI Ignition: ..........................Computer-controlled digital with 3-D mapping Transmission: ................Five-speed including Overdrive, plus electric Reverse Final drive: ....................Shaft Suspension ....................Front: 45mm cartridge fork with anti-dive system; 4.8 inches travel Rear: Pro Arm single-side swingarm with Pro-Link single shock with computer-controlled spring preload adjustment with two memory presets; 4.1 inches travel Brakes ............................Front: Dual full-floating 296mm discs with CBS three-piston calipers; optional ABS Rear: Single ventilated 316mm disc with CBS three-piston caliper; optional ABS Tires ................................Front: 130/70R-18 Rear: 180/60R-16 Wheelbase: ....................66.5 inches Rake (Caster Angle): ....29.15o Trail: ................................109mm (4.3 inches) Seat Height: ..................29.1 inches Fuel Capacity: ..............6.7 gallons Colors: ............................Pearl White, Candy Red, Ultra Blue Metallic, Black Curb Weight*: ................904 – 933 pounds, depending on option packages selected Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride.

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L S A A kA

Our Trip of a Lifetime! o w T t r Pa

By Greg and Deb Wagner, GWRRA #307301, of Eureka, Missouri

Alaska, here we come—a view over the handlebars!

Photo courtesy of Brent Dickey.

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hen we last left Greg and Deb on their trip to Alaska on their Wing, they had just endured a rain-soaked ride through the

Yukon Territory and were a mere thirty miles from the border of Alaska. Here is the rest of their story…

Crossing into Alaska We cross into Alaska and, from here on, the roads are fine. We go to Border City and gas is $2.75 a gallon, which is a huge drop in price from Canada, where $5.20 for 4 litres was the highest we paid.

Our speed picks up, and we cruise through Tok/Delta Junction, only stopping for food and gas. We make it to Fairbanks in the early afternoon, where Big Al has a house for us to rent for the next four days.

Al is a retired pipeline worker; he moved his family up here for work and never looked back. He comes over later to tell us what sites we should see and gives us two dozen large prawns for supper. What a guy. Over the next few days, we visit the local attractions like Pioneer Village, Chena Hot Springs, and El Dorado Gold Mine. We also view the pipeline from the Elliott Highway as it snakes 800 miles to Valdez, carrying black gold—the economic lifeblood of Alaska.

Fairbanks is the jumping off point for riders braving the Haul Road to Prudhoe/Deadhorse some 480 miles to the north across the Arctic Circle and over the Brooks Range. We are not some of those riders.

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The authors, Deb and Greg Wagner, traveled much of the famous Alaska Highway.

Enjoying the Land of the Midnight Sun It is now June 21—the longest day of the year—and we will have 22plus hours of daylight. It takes some getting use to when you look at your watch and say, “My gosh, it’s 10:30 p.m. We’d better eat!”

With all the daylight, you can maximize your time. Today is the annual Midnight Sun Festival. There will be a big street party and a ball game after midnight without lights.

The next morning, we check our tire and find a large cut in the rear. I blame the Yukon road for it. The tire is replaced at the local shop and, $420 later, we are on the Parks Highway to Denali. The Parks Highway is the first modern highway in Alaska and was opened in 1971. Pulling into Healy, we call our cabin at the Parks Edge home for three days. We have tickets for the 88-mile bus ride into the park on our third day, so we spend the next two days wandering around the area and taking in the sites under cloudy drizzling skies. Only 20 percent of the visitors ever get to see Denali, and it looks like we will not be some of them. We consider selling our tickets, but that evening the sun comes out. Will it last?

Like kids at Christmas, we wake early at 4:30 to a crystal clear sunny day. We eat and arrive at the terminal by 6 a.m., but no one is there for the 6:15 bus. We hop on with Ned, our driver, and he is as excited as we are because this is the first clear day this year. He is anxious to see Denali, too.

So, after more tourists arrive, off we go like a herd of turtles in this bouncing old school bus. This is the only transportation into the park; private vehicles are not allowed.

For the next 12 hours, we bounce along and view incredible vistas and spot wildlife at every turn. Thirty-five years of dreams are finally coming true.

We spot caribou, grizzlies, wolves, eagles, mountain goats, and Bighorn sheep.

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We even watch a grizzly try to catch a caribou. But the best is yet to come.

As Ned rounds a turn on the gravel road, this huge snow-covered mountain appears—Denali! We are viewing it from top to bottom without a cloud in the sky! It’s easy to get choked up when seeing it. Ned stops, we bail out, and our camera shutters start clicking. Everyone takes turns capturing the moment by standing with the mountain in the background.

The rest of the day remains clear as we travel on to view Denali from Wonder Lake as mosquitoes dine on us. Ned turns the bus for home, and for the next six hours we view the landscape from a different prospective. We arrive back at 7 p.m. What a day! If you ever get the chance, don’t miss this.

Heading South Again The next morning, we pull up anchor and start south on the Parks Highway to Anchorage. Denali slowly disappears in our rearview mirrors, but we are some of the 20 percenters!

Just before Trappers Creek, this big brown object comes out of the forest and onto the road. It’s a moose, and we come to a complete stop with Bullwinkle standing only 30 feet in front of us. (They blend in so well that this is the reason more people are injured by moose than any other wild animal.)

She stands there looking at us then starts to prance back and forth across the road. She stops and looks at us again then disappears into the forest. Only in Alaska.

Anchorage sets between the Chugach Mountains and the Cook Inlet, named after Captain Cook. It is home to the state’s largest population— 278,000—and it’s an easy city to get around thanks to its road grid pattern.

Lodging is very expensive here, so we have reservations at a hostel (and after our last stay at a hostel, you know what that means). The next morning, we cancel the reservations we had for the following two days.

But now what will we do?

Sightseeing around town, we end up at Earthquake Park overlooking the Knik Arm of the Cook Inlet. This park is named after America’s largest earthquake, the 8.4 Good Friday earthquake in 1964 that devastated Anchorage. But Anchorage survived to celebrate its 50th year of statehood, and we are here to be part of it.

At the park, we meet Sara and Mike. They are two locals interested in our trip and who are considering buying a Wing. We tell them about our hostel night and ask if there are accommodations nearby. They say, “Sure, come stay with us in Eagle River 13 miles away.” Alaskans are great.

Sara serves up steaks and halibut for dinner and we talk for hours and have a great time. Breakfast is on us in the morning then we reluctantly say our goodbyes.

Heading south on the Seward Highway, it is a magnificent day—clear and warm with the Turnagain Arm on our right and the sun sparkling off the water and the massive Chugach Mountains on the left. The Turnagain Arm can be full of water and, an hour later, be just a dangerous mud flat.

Then, when the tide comes back in, it can be 25 feet high. We stop and glance at the mountainside to view sheep and goats near the top.

Our next stop is the Alyeska Ski Resort and a tram ride to the top of the mountain for some fantastic views. There’s a café at the top, and you

can stay as long as you want to enjoy the views. If you want to get back down faster, you can always take the tandem paraglide to the bottom! We take the tram, figuring cycling is dangerous enough.

The Portage Glacier area will be home for the night in our cabin. A short ride takes us to the glacier and lake, where we see icebergs floating.

A local café provides dinner, and at 9 p.m. we’re in bed with the sun blazing outside our window.

Meeting More Locals and Fellow Wingers Waking up “bright and early” at 9:30, all the other guest are long gone. After that hibernation, we’re hungry. The closest restaurant is in Hope, a 1888 gold rush town. So off we go.

We split a lumberjack-sized breakfast that includes reindeer sausage.

Tina and Curt are fellow Wing riders from Iowa and are dining at the next table. We start talking and tell them about the Motorcycle Travel Network B&B for motorcyclists, so Curt calls immediately and joins. We then ride together down the Sterling Highway, which runs along the Russian River line, and part ways in Soldotna on the Kenai Peninsula.

There, April and Dave are GWRRA Members who have invited us to spend the night. We talk for hours, about motorcycling of course. When bedtime comes, they take us to a private log cabin on the lake where seaplanes come and go during the day. We feel like royalty.

In the morning, they give us a private tour of the Kenai area and invite us back for their Wing Chapter meeting cookout the next day. We accept.

We then take the back road to Kasilof and then head to Ninilchik, where we stay with MTN member Ted. Ninilchik is a small town with a fishing port but, during fishing season, it swells with fishermen.

The general store is the spot in town for groceries, bait, fishing supplies and local gossip. While there, a voice from behind asks, “Well, how ya likin’ Alaska?” It sounds like John Wayne. When we turn, we find a tall man with red hair and his hand stuck out. He says, “My name is Red.” (Of course, what else would it be?). We shake hands and answer, “We’re likin’ Alaska just fine.” He wants to know about the strangers in town. In short order, he invites us to his annual 4th of July veterans cookout. Free food? We’ll be there.

The next afternoon, we ride back to join the Wing Chapter for the cookout April and Dave invited us to in Nikiski. We stuff ourselves on fresh halibut cooked six different ways. Later, we take off for Captain Cook’s overlook and, on the way back, stop for ice cream.

Enjoying More Time in Alaska The next morning, I go halibut fishing while my wife relaxes. I catch hundreds of pound of fish, with the biggest being 80 lbs.—a minnow by Alaskan standards, as the record is close to 500 lbs. It’s hard work bouncing around in a small boat in a big ocean and cranking up the 5-lb. lead weight from the bottom 100 feet below. But I’d do it again, and we had halibut for the next five days.

Mount McKinley (aka Denali) and Wonder Lake, Denali National Park, Alaska. Photo by BillC.

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It’s July 4th now, so we head back to Red’s house overlooking the bay.

He introduces us to all his family and friends. After a veteran salute, we chow down on more halibut and homemade fixins. Six hours later, we sadly part company. Everyone was so warm and friendly.

A short ride brings us to Homer, a town with a spit which juts five miles out into the Kachemak Bay and is lined with shops, restaurants, fishing charters and packed with tourists. We’re some of them.

The Alaskan Visitors Center and Pratt Museum are interesting, and we discover you can get a nice view if you drive the loop road above the city. Then it’s time to move on, so we backtrack up the Sterling Highway to Tern Lake Junction and head down the Seward Highway to Seward.

Down at the harbor, we walk around the shops and watch the fishing boats come in with their day’s catch. We find the Exit Glacier is worth seeing, as is the Seward Museum. Afterward, in Palmer, it’s up to Hatcher Pass and the Independence Mine. The road, lined with Fireweed and Lupine flowers, climbs in elevation as it follows the river. At the end of the road is the mine (now a park), and you pay $5 to go in. It remains in the same condition as in the gold rush days.

From Palmer, we’re on the Glenn Highway en route to Valdez. It is a hazy sky due to the fires in the interior, and we stop to see the Matanuska Glacier. Approaching Glennallen, we should see the mountains of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (the largest national park in the USA) towering overhead, but the smoke blocks them from view. What a disappointment.

Food is expensive in Alaska, so we eat at local groceries and Safeways, where $13 buys a meal for two. South on the Richardson Highway to Valdez, the smoke clears and the mountains appear and are fantastic. We stop to walk on the glacier. Up and over Thompson Pass and down through Keystone Canyon we ride, then on into Valdez. Valdez sets at the end of Prince William Sound, with mountains all around it. It is a topnotch fishing destination and gets 300 inches of annual snow.

We’re in Valdez a day early so we stop at the visitors center and meet Paula, the tourist coordinator. She and her husband Steve ride Harleys. We talk awhile and I tell her we need a place to stay. She says, “Come over to our house and stay in the fifth wheel.” Do you believe this? So we spend

the night and have a grand time.

A boat excursion into Prince William Sound is a must. Sea life abounds and we get up close and personal with the glaciers, watching them calve. We eat smoked salmon and can’t get enough. We check out the museum and learn how Valdez was destroyed by the shock wave from the 1964 earthquake, with the epicenter being 45 miles away, and had to be relocated to more stable ground.

Heading for More Adventures in the Yukon We then depart up the Richardson Highway and take the Tok cut-off to Tok. We enjoy a nice road and scenery and spend the night there.

Morning comes and we’re off for the return ride through the dreaded Yukon. While still in Tok, we learn a Wing rider was killed the week before and a KTM rider is missing.

Everything goes good for us but, on the way there, we meet a Wing rider with a flat. Upon inspection, it’s too damaged to fix so we head to Border City and find a man with a truck to help him. At the border, the guard tells us that the helicopter goes out three times a day to help injured cyclists, so be careful. Great.

We are back in the Yukon, but today the sun is shining and this country is absolutely beautiful. Who cares about the road? However, about 80 miles down the ALCAN, we are flagged down by a lone woman standing on the side of the road. When we stop, she tells us her husband drove off and left her there. We assume this was an accident, but we don’t care either way; we are going to help her.

She seems calm for a woman standing in the middle of nowhere. She tells us, “He’ll know I’m gone when he gets hungry.” We find out he is in a green RV with a Jeep in tow. Off in search of the illusive RV we go and, 50 minutes later, a speeding Jeep in a cloud of dust approaches us. We flag him down, and it’s easy to tell it’s the husband by the nervous look and the sweat dripping down his face. After telling him where he left his wife, he calms down and thanks us. Then down the road he goes. In our headsets we discuss what he will say to get out of the doghouse.

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Mount Drum from Glenn Highway. Photo by Jerzy Strzelecki.

Sunrise on Kachemak Bay, Alaska.

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Back into Alaska, Beyond, and Home Back in Haines Junction, we spend the night. Morning comes and we are driving to Haines, Alaska 152 miles away. We spend five hours getting there and enjoying another blue-sky day with big white clouds. It doesn’t get any better. Haines Highway rates high as Alaska’s best road. An interesting fact is that 3,500 eagles winter in Haines—it is the largest congregation anywhere. Don’t miss Haines.

We spend the night with Sue and Joe, the folks we met six weeks earlier in Shelby, Montana. Joe has just caught a king salmon, so you know what we have for dinner! This is our last day in Alaska; we board the ferry M/V Matanuska tomorrow. At the dock, we are joined by 40 other bikes, many of whose owners are swapping stories of their trip. Only some of the stories are believable.

Two days later, we’re in Prince Rupert, British Columbia and it’s raining (remember, it only gets 30 days of sunshine a year).

British Columbia is motorcycle heaven; there’s so much to see. We travel south from Prince George to Kamloops, skirt the Okanagan Lake and cross the border at Midway.

Back in the USA, we’re in Washington and it’s 2,200 more miles to home—but it feels like we’re almost there. We enjoy Washington and go to Grand Coulee Dam, Banks Reservoir, Soap Lake, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, Klickitat River and ride the Columbia River Gorge. Over the steel-grated bridge to Hood River, we lunch at Crazy Peppers. Then we pass Mount Hood, out into eastern Oregon and the John River area to Baker City. Then it’s Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Kansas and back to Misery (I mean, Missouri).

It’s been 65 days and 12,000 miles (and smiles). All the descriptive words in the world cannot capture Alaska and its people.

We had a memorable experience and made many new friends that we will never forget. This has truly been a trip of a lifetime! ●

The Russian River, a 13-mile-long river on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.

Photo by Zhans33.

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A TRIP TO LEHMAN TRIKES, USA, INC. Text and photos by Dave “Uultraboy” Bickford, of Wanatah, Indiana

Lehman Trikes’ facility in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Note that the sign reads “TRIKE PARKING ONLY: Violators will be converted”.

In May of last year, my wife Reenie and I had a chance to travel to Lehman Trikes in Spearfish, South Dakota.

Creative Media & PR Coordinator Jaime Kreager met us and guided our tour. Lehman planned to loan us a brandnew 2010 Gold Wing/Lehman Monarch II Trike to test ride but first wanted to show us around the company’s facilities.

Getting the Tour We were introduced to a gentleman named Kevin, who had us view a short film on trike riding. He also watched us as we performed a few exercises with the trike, just to make sure we knew what we were doing.

Even though Reenie and I both ride trikes—in fact, we had even brought one of our own to the company—policy is policy, and it’s a good and necessary one.

Lehman gave us the “full monte” tour of their entire operation, with nothing held back—from engineering, research and development (R&D), production, paint, assembly, even the Harley-Davidson® Tri Glide™ assembly line, we got to see it all!

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As an engineer and manufacturing plant owner myself, I was anxious to see the operation.

Starting at engineering and R&D, Lehman’s project engineer took us through what it takes to design, test, and produce a trike. Lehman uses sophisticated engineering software and test instrumentation to test and verify each and every component in their trike products. Software like SolidWorks Premium, LabVIEW, Algor, and MathCAD are used to design, analyze, and verify everything full circle.

Nothing is left to chance, nothing is left untested, and nothing is left unverified. Pre-production test vehicles are fully instrumented at all potential stress points. The trike is ridden through a test course and data is recorded and computer analyzed. Any problem areas are identified, then the “design, analyze, and verify circle” continues until all areas are cleared of any potential problems. It is very similar to the way we did it when I worked at Grumman Aerospace! It was pointed out to me that Lehman trikes are “DOT compliant”. I wondered how many other trike kit manufacturers can state that. Not many, I’m sure.

Although I have built a few “homebuilt” trikes in my time (all of which, fortunately, are still in one piece), I came away very impressed with the care and attention to detail Lehman puts into everything they do. Whether it’s the designing/analyzing/verification of major compoWing World

nents, the application of paint, the packaging of kits for shipping, or just the company being a responsible member of the community, these folks have got it together!

Data from test trike analyzed for stress points.

This rather cool looking trike is the Victory PitBoss. Raked trees, steering damper, custom wheels, and a really cool paint design. 100 cubic inches, 6-speed trans. It also has a parking brake, one of the requirements for “DOT compliance”.

Asking the Questions You’d Want to Ask Getting on the Trike Going to lunch that first day was a fantastic ride in itself. Aboard the Gold Wing/Lehman Monarch II Trike, Reenie and I followed a Lehman rep named Clay and Jaime aboard my Harley trike.

Lehman advertises the “No Lean” design, and I could easily and immediately tell what they mean. I followed Clay—who does not let any grass grow under his wheels I might add—through the twisties to lunch.

The feel of the trike was solid, impressive, and responsive, much more so than any other solid-axle trike I’ve ever ridden (my own included).

And it was, in my opinion, better than the independent suspension trikes I’ve tried as well.

Over the next six days, both Reenie and I put the Gold Wing/Lehman trike through its paces. We rode hard through the beautiful country that surrounds the Black Hills area. Spearfish Canyon, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Devils Tower, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, we were able to cover some ground in one of the most naturally beautiful areas of this great country on that trike—and we loved every second of it!

Back to the Start Reenie got the most seat time on the Lehman while we test rode it, and she agreed to write something from a woman rider’s perspective.

And even though I’ve already told you much of this from my point of view, Reenie would now like to take you “back to the start” to share it from her perspective…

“The first thing I saw when I entered the lobby of Lehman Trikes’ administration building was that it is lined with Lehman’s Victory Trikes. They present some new, and very interesting, trike designs.

Lehman Trikes, which is now celebrating 26 years of trike building, began when John Lehman and a couple of his friends built a trike for John’s wife, Linda. They used a 1981 Honda CB900, a Chevrolet Vega rear end, and a metal body. Little did they realize at the time that this would grow into an entire industry. The trike was sold but, years later (as these things sometimes happen), Lehman was able to acquire it back.

After only some clean-up, the trike remains on display today.

From those humble beginnings, Lehman has grown immensely. In January of 2004, the company completed its move from Canada and opened the doors of its facilities in Spearfish, South Dakota, operating through a subsidiary company, Lehman Trikes, USA, Inc.” May 2011

I had a few questions for the engineering manager regarding Lehman Trikes, and I was pleasantly surprised with the honesty and straightforwardness of his answers.

The first thing I asked about was solid, versus independent, axle rear suspension. He told me Lehman does not build an independent rear.

I wanted to know why. First, he said, for the sake of performance. He said solid-axle trikes have fewer moving parts, are less costly, steer easier, and that they believe they are safer, more stable in abrupt maneuvers, and easier to maintain.

He said Lehman has looked at the independent rear but, with all their research concluded, they have decided to stay with the solid Dana 28 rear. (My own thoughts are similar, having ridden both. What I will add is that, of all the solid rear suspensions I’ve looked at and ridden, the Lehman product is far superior in design and swing arm strength.)

Lehman’s “No Lean” design starts with a solid swing arm, which I now believe is undoubtedly the strongest, most inflexible in the industry. This design minimizes sway and rolling to the outside in a corner (something I feel is inherent in independent suspension trikes) as the center of gravity shifts from side to side. In a word, it’s “solid”.

As we continued our tour of the 50,000-square-foot facility, I was pleased to learn that not only is Lehman one of the few manufacturers of “DOT compliant” trikes and kits, but they are an ISO 9001:2008-certified facility and a “Tier One” supplier as well! The ISO certification is a series of standards that are accepted internationally and provide a consistent foundation for product and service quality.

One of the many things I learned was that Lehman was planning to move fiberglass production to Spearfish shortly after completion of the 2010 Harley-Davidson® Tri Glide trikes. (The 8,000 square feet that were added for Tri Glide production space would then be used for “glass production”. They believed this would wind up saving both space and the employees’ positions.)

Also, Lehman utilizes the latest production methods, like vacuum resin transfer molding (RTM) and urethane plastic injection molding.

Fiberglass technology has advanced significantly since the old days of chop guns and hand lay-up. The molds used are “closed mold” glass. In other words, the parts come out smooth inside and out and are stronger and much more uniform than typical fiberglass components.

Lehman’s paint facility? “Wow,” is all I can say. “State-of-the-art” comes to mind when touring it. And the factory-trained painters are so good at applying that fine finish, as well as original paint designs, that Lehman now offers several custom paint schemes for certain models.

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environment. Primer and topcoat finishes are baked to ensure consistency and durability. The paint department specializes in color matching the most stunning factory finishes to be had in the motorcycle industry, pinstripes too! All of this is done in house, and it’s all fabulous.

Lehman Moves on from The Tri Glide As many riders know, Lehman had a contract to perform paint and final assembly for the 2009 and 2010 Harley-Davidson Tri Glides.

We were shown that area as Lehman workers were finishing the very last of the 2010 Tri Glides.

With the ever-increasing popularity of trikes, and the overwhelming success of the Harley-Davidson® Tri Glide (every one made was sold), Harley decided to move production of the 2011 models to their York, Pennsylvania production plant. No, Harley didn’t “fire Lehman” and no, Harley does not “own Lehman”. Harley’s decision to move production of the Tri Glide to their existing facilities was based purely on a restructuring of the York operation, which now provides Harley the opportunity to build the trikes in house at York and streamline assembly and distribution.

Under the Harley-Davidson/Lehman contract, Lehman manufactured no parts for the Tri Glide, but did do all of the supply chain management for the program. H-D bought the right to use Lehman’s engineering and design drawings in the development of the Tri Glide. Harley engineers and quality control folks guided the Lehman people in creating and setting up an eight-step production line using Harley-designed fixtures and test equipment. Harley-Davidson, as a certified manufacturer of 17 digit, VIN-numbered, EPA-approved motor vehicles, made sure that Lehman was up to the task. They provided them with all of the tools, training, and expertise needed to complete the 2009 and 2010 partially assembled trikes received into the Spearfish facility.

These partially built trikes arrived with the front end completed, mounted in specially built transportation racks.

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Finished trike bodies and fenders line up awaiting installation. A special “suction cup” crane lifts the body and gently places it on the trike. Can’t be colorblind here!

Final Thoughts on the Gold Wing Trike We Tested As I mentioned earlier, Lehman loaned us a brand new 2010 Gold Wing Monarch II trike during our visit. This Gold Wing was SWEET! It had power to spare and EZ-Steer, and it was rock solid in the twisties— a true performance package.

With a curb weight of 1,148 pounds, and 4.5 cubic feet of trunk space, the Monarch II sports a 72-inch wheelbase and measures 112” long and 54” wide. Like all Lehman Trike kits, no welding or cutting on the original frame is required for conversion. The trike is fully in compliance with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and Lehman is, of course, a registered alterer with the NHTSA. While Reenie put more miles on the Gold Wing than did I, I’ll repeat that I was very favorably impressed. While one cannot directly compare a Harley trike to a Gold Wing trike, I believe I can make a fair comparison to my Harley’s solid axle and the Lehman “No Lean” solid axle and rigid swing arm.

My first impression was a feeling of stability in the tight corners.

Rounding a tight 35-mph sweeper at 45 (or better), I remained completely upright, with no feeling of lean whatsoever. The rear brakes are more powerful than the fronts, easily bringing the trike to a controlled stop in a corner, if needed. The Monarch II remains stable even if you lock up the wheels.

I’ll bring this to a close by saying that of all of the trikes I’ve ridden, and all of the other manufacturers I’ve visited, Lehman has impressed me the most. Quality, engineering, design, certification, compliance, many industry awards and recognition—all in a company that gives back to the community with things like the “Good Turn Trike” and sponsorship of community events. Plus, they were a major presence at Sturgis and also put up with my repeated requests to “keep the Monarch II a little while longer”.

In fact, Reenie’s closing comment is that the only thing wrong with the Gold Wing trike Lehman loaned us is that it wasn’t hers! Lehman did say that could be easily arranged, but I had to say no. After all, it was dirty and out of gas when we returned it!

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Some of Their Other Brand Trikes

Reenie loves that Lehman Gold Wing Monarch II!

Suzuki Trikes: The ever-popular Suzuki Tramp and Jackal models—built entirely inhouse at Lehman—offer riders a “factory built” trike at a reasonable cost. They are “Lehman Trikes that are powered by Suzuki.”

Based on the Suzuki C-50 and C-90 Boulevard bikes, a wide variety of options are readily available.

Victory Trikes: The CrossBow and PitBoss trikes, designed hand-in-hand with Victory, are another in Lehman’s line of “factory trikes”. The PitBoss is the first trike enhanced with the “Signature series” of limited edition custom paint and wheel packages.

Riders select their own unique paint scheme and color combination to customize their rides! The Victory PitBoss (yellow and red, as seen in the earlier photo) is painted in the “Road Rush” design, and there are other designs available, such as the “American Classic” and “Razor’s Edge” designs. Several different color combinations are available in each of three different designs. ●

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PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION Full registration includes: access to vendor show, seminars, opening and closing ceremonies. Plus, each full registrant receives a discount coupon book, one door prize ticket and the first 250 to register will receive a souvenir event pin!

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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 September 20, 2011, 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 $5 higher than late. Additional $5 discount for atteendees who are registered for Wings Over the Smokies & Region N’s Rally in the Valley events. Please note, only registered delegates may participate in the rally functions, activities and events! Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any other items purchased will be available for pickup on the opening day of the rally in the registration area. Rally pin is included with the first 250 preregistrations.

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Wing Shot Unusual “curve” warning signs along the Blue Ridge Parkway will make you look twice!

Over the next few months on GWRRA’s web site, we are going to ask a series of questions to find out why you belong to GWRRA. We appreciate your feedback as we try to enhance your GWRRA experience.

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Here’s how the contest works: You can find “Wingy” anywhere in your Wing World magazine!

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

Then: Email your entry to: contest@wingworldmag.com or you may mail your entry to: WW May “Wingy” Contest, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. All entries must be received before May 1st, 2011.

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

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

A winner will be randomly chosen on May 4th; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone. Additionally, the May winner’s name will be published in the July 2011 issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner per issue!

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

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

Legal stuff: Contest will run, 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.

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Destination Rides Planned for Wing Ding 33: Highlight of Three Full-Day Rides

By Kim Davis, Communications Manager, Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation The world is full of bike-friendly locations —spots with big curves, little to no traffic and boundless adventure— and this summer thousands of Gold Wing Road Riders will get to experience some of the best motorcycle trails in the country when they attend Wing Ding 33.

Wing Ding 33 is headed to Knoxville, Tennessee July 3-6, 2011, and East Tennessee is known for great motorcycle trails and open-road adventure. Three half-day destination rides and three full-day destination rides have been developed for attendees to take advantage of while they are in East Tennessee.

This month, we will highlight the three full-day rides. Trail rides are only open to registered Wing Ding attendees, and limited space is available for each ride. Register early to ensure your spot on your preferred destination ride.

For complete ride information, visit www.wing-ding.org.

FULL-DAY DESTINATION RIDE #1 – Smoky Mountain Adventure Tuesday, July 5, 2011 · Price Per Person: $60 Ride includes one-day admission to the park, private “all-youcan-eat” luncheon, and complimentary tram to the front gate.

Destination: Dollywood Known as one of world’s best theme parks, Dollywood offers more than 40 rides and attractions, world-renowned entertainment, traditional crafts of the Smoky Mountains, world festivals and a host of national and local musical acts.

Dollywood exhibits daily demonstrations by more than a dozen master craftsmen offering a glimpse into the authentic artistry of the area’s rich heritage. Dollywood also offers mouth-watering food, and Wing Ding attendees will get to experience an All-You-Can-Eat Country Fair Buffet. More information is available at Dollywood.com.

FULL-DAY DESTINATION RIDE #2 – Pow Wow at the Cherohala Thursday, July 7, 2011 · Price Per Person: $30 Ride will include lunch and entertainment.

Destination: Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center & Charles Hall Museum This destination ride will allow attendees to experience some of the world’s best riding, with breathtaking views around every curve.

Attendees will see the Tellico region, which is brimming with Cherokee Nation heritage.

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Attendees will get to experience a presentation of Cherokee Nation History & Culture during which they will see a variety of dances and music presented by Native Americans dressed in late 18th century style Cherokee clothing. Attendees will also hear a brief description of “The Trail Where We Cried” and hear music sung along the Trail of Tears in the Cherokee language.

The luncheon and entertainment will take place at the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center & Charles Hall Museum.

FULL-DAY DESTINATION RIDE #3 – Over the Mountain and Into a Motorcyle Time Machine Friday, July 8, 2011 · Price Per Person: $30 Ride will include lunch, attraction admission, and entertainment.

Destination: Wheels Through Time Museum Discover the Wheels Through Time Museum (WTT) in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. The WTT is home to the world’s premier collection of rare American vintage motorcycles, and attendees will get to experience a jaw-dropping collection of American motorcycles and automobiles dating back to 1903.

Located five miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway in beautiful Maggie Valley, North Carolina, this All-American motorcycle museum houses over 300 of America’s rarest and most historic classic motorcycles, with over 24 marques on display, including the likes of HarleyDavidson, Indian, Excelsior, Crocker, Henderson, and much more.

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Wing Ding 33 will be held July 6th - 9th, 2011 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Tennessee.

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

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Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 220 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS JULY 6 - JULY 9, 2011. WING DING 33 IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. Join us for the annual GWRRA party and convention, including the world’s largest Gold Wing trade show, parades, Rider Ed courses and classes, seminars, parties, dancing, food, great riding and much more—all in a great city! Sign up now at www.wing-ding.org or call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix area) to register now!

SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2, 2011. TRIKES & BIKES RALLY IN BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY, at the Carroll Knicely Conference Center. Registration starting at $30, to include Event Pin, Door Prize Ticket, and 50/50 Ticket. Every registration includes: Vendor Show, Fabulous Prizes, 50/50, Trike & Bike Show, Self-Guided Tours, Seminars, Food, Fun, Friends, and great riding and much more—all in a great city! Registration available at www.gwrra.org, or call (800) 843-9460.

REGION EVENTS MAY 27-29, 2011. REGION F CONVENTION “Celebrating America’s Heroes” in Pueblo, CO. Join Region “F”un for an awesome event with ARC/TRC, Grand Parade, Talent Show, Incredible Education from Riders Ed, Motorist Awareness and Leadership Training, plus OCP (on Thursday and Friday prior to the event), Rider Ed Seminar Presenter certification, and MFA trainer certification and more. Our incredible Drill Teams are scheduled to perform, and there will be vendors with stuff for all! So come some good ol’ GWRRA

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family spirit! Hope to see you Memorial Day weekend. Registration online (credit cards accepted) at www.gwrra-regionf.org. For more info, contact Jimm and Pam White at (505) 401-1995 (Pam’s cell) or (505) 803-0088 (Jim’s cell) or jimmni@msn.com or Anita and JR Alkire at (858) 922-2251 or jralkire@cox.net.

SEPTEMBER 2, 3, and 4, 2011 (Labor Day Weekend).

REGION E CONVENTION/RALLY “Disn‘E’ On Wings”. Join us at the Ramada Airport & Conference Ctr, 6902 27th St., Moline, IL 61265, (309) 762-8811 or www.ramadamoline.com. We guarantee you a great time with some of Disney’s favorite characters. Room rates: $65/single; $73/double; mention “GWRRA” or “Gold Wing” when making reservations. Events to enjoy are: Region Couple of the Year and Individual of the Year selection, District Challenge, Off-Bike Games, On-Bike skills, Light Parade, Bike Show, Talent Show, Disn“E” Hunt, seminars and many vendors, plus so much more. For more info, contact Clayton and Lynda Alcorn, Region E Directors, at (660) 827-3063 or (660) 473-0172 or b2momdad@charter.net. You may also visit www.gwrra-region-e.org.

DISTRICT EVENTS APRIL 3, 2011. South Florida Ride for Kids®, Quiet Waters Park, 401 South Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

APRIL 9, 2011. Northeast Florida Ride for Kids®. Florida State College, North Campus, 4501 Capper Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

APRIL 7-9, 2011. LOUISIANA DISTRICT CONVENTION in the “Heart of Cajun Country—Lafayette, LA! Let the Good Times Roll! Ride Louisiana for “the taste of it!” Come to EAT, win MONEY, dance to LIVE MUSIC, and shop ’til your card is on FIRE! It’s Mardi Gras Madness for our annual costume contest. Bring a friend to witness the FUN! Attend the best Rider Education Programs GWRRA has to offer.

HURRY, register early by going to gwrra-la.org. The host site is the Holiday Inn & Convention Center (and rooms are just $76/night!). You don’t want to miss this one! For more info, contact LA District Directors, Brent and Roxie Comeaux (Como) at (337) 993-8440 or como102696@aol.com.

APRIL 14-16, 2011. TENNESSEE DISTRICT’s “Davy Crockett Days”. New Date/New Place! To be held at Sevier County Fairgrounds, Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN. Host Hotel is Wilderness at the Smokies, Old Knoxville Hwy, Sevierville, TN. For hotel info, visit wildernessatthesmokies.com or call (877) 325-9453.

For more info and event schedule, visit tngwrra.org contact Julie Zahn at mrszahn@yahoo.com or (865) 774-7740.

APRIL 15-16, 2011. ARKANSAS DISTRICT’s ninth annual Rider Education weekend at the UA Community College in

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

APRIL 17, 2011. Southern California Ride for Kids®. Glen Helen Raceway Park, 18585 Verdemont Ranch Rd., San Bernardino, CA 92407. 7-8:30 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

APRIL 28-30, 2011. MISSOURI DISTRICT CONVENTION "Wing the Ozarks" at Area 57 in Branson, MO [(800) 641-4106. Be sure to mention GWRRA.] Come enjoy the wonders of the Ozarks and our 20th anniversary of being in Branson. Seminars, Trade Show, Guided Tours, Bike Show, and ice cream are just a few of the things we have in store for this fun-filled weekend. For more details, visit www.mogwrra.org or contact Bob and Diane Phelps at Modirect_2011@sbcglobal.net or (314) 837-6276 or Bruce and Sherry Watkins at 5151flyer@charter.net or (573) 270-1466.

MAY 1, 2011. Houston Ride for Kids®. Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble, TX 77338. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 1, 2011. Triangle Area Ride for Kids®. White Oak Recreation Area, White Oak Beach Rd., off U.S. Highway 64, ½ mile east of the lake bridge, Jordan Lake State Park, between Pittsboro and Raleigh, NC. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 15, 2011. Los Angeles Ride for Kids®. American Honda Motor Co. Corporate HQ, 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 15, 2011. Middle Tennessee Ride for Kids®. Jim Warren Park, 705 Boyd Mill Ave., Franklin, TN 37064. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

MAY 19-21, 2011. INDIANA DISTRICT’s Spring Wing Warm up 2011 “Patriotic Party” at the Decatur County Fairgrounds in Greensburg, IN. Tentative happenings include: RE & LT Seminars, vendors, On- & Off-Bike Skills Games, Triketor Pulls & Drags, Skills Fun Games, Bike Show, Field Events, Rides, Light Show, Special Thursday Entertainment, Campsite Contest and more! Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express, Greensburg (812) 6635500; be sure to mention the Honda Gold Wing Spring Wing event.

On-site camping Avail./limited hookups For more info, contact Irv Swinehart at (812) 348-0038.

MAY 22, 2011. Oklahoma Ride for Kids®. Tulsa Health Dept., 5051 S. 129th East Ave., Tulsa, OK 74134. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

JUNE 9-12, 2011. NEBRASKA/NORTH DAKOTA/ SOUTH DAKOTA TRI-STATE DISTRICT C RALLY at The Grand Gateway Hotel in Rapid City, SD [Host hotel; (866) 7421300). Highlights of the rally include Hotdog Feed, Rider Seminars, COY Selection, and great scenic rides. For more info and rally flyer, contact Lance and Diane Brozek at (402) 582-4726 or lancebrozek@hotmail.com or Paul Metcalf at (701) 844-5697 or Steve and Jennie Knode at (308) 436-1977. Visit District website at www.gwrrane.com. Prepare to have a great time!

JUNE 16-18, 2011. OREGON DISTRICT CONVENTION “BRONZE The New Chrome”. Come and join us in beautiful Joseph, OR. Beautiful bronze statues on every street corner and bronze foundry’s to tour. See “the Alps of Oregon” and Hells Canyon. Guided

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rides to some of the most beautiful riding areas in the country. Come and relax. For more info, call Terry Huffman at (503) 648-0343.

For registration forms, lodging and camping info, go to WWW.gwrraoregondistrict.com.

JULY 15 & 16, 2011. MINNESOTA DISTRICT’s “Ride Between the Lakes” at America’s Best Value Inn, 2306 East Main St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 [(507) 373-3281; ask for special GWRRA room rates of King $71.20 / Double $79.20 / plus tax]. Rally, Seminars, Rider Education, Leadership Training, Bike Games, Light Parade, Great Ride, Dinner Rides, and FUN, FUN, FUN! Come join in! Registration online at www.mngwrra.us or call Bruce at (507) 438-7063.

JULY 21-23, 2011. WASHINGTON DISTRICT RALLY in Chehalis, WA. For more info, contact Bob Spence at (425) 4899786 or bspswae@frontier.net.

JULY 28-30, 2011. MONTANA DISTRICT CONVENTION in Helena, MT. For info, contact District Director Darrell Robson at (406) 651-0698 or dkrobson1@bresnan.net.

JULY 28-30, 2011. The All States New England Districts Convention in Lewiston, ME. Sponsored by the New England District Directors. Host Hotel: Ramada Inn 490 Pleasant St.; (207) 784-2331; room rate: $89.90+tax. Dry camping on-site, $25 per day, camping nearby. “Hollywood in Maine” Friday Night.

Dress as your favorite movie star. Only minutes to LL Bean, 2-hour tour to Bar Harbor, Arcadia National Park, Ice Cream Social, guided and self-guided rides, Rider Education Seminars, people and bike games, Light Parade, Saturday Night Banquet, raffles, vendors, prizes and lots more. Early registration (June 30, 2011) will be eligible for drawing for free registration + one. See website for details and registration form at www.newenglandrally.org.

AUGUST 11-14, 2011. NY/NJ BI-STATE CONVENTION in the Syracuse, NY area. LT, MFA/CPR, and RE courses. NY, NJ, and Region B Couples selection. Rides to Finger Lakes, Adirondack Mountains, Lake Ontario shoreline, and scenic Central New York. Fun social events every evening! Go to gwrra-ny.org for details, or contact NY DDs, Paul and Suzette Wood, at (585) 343-8903 or gwrranydd@gmail.com.

AUGUST 25-27, 2011. COLORADO DISTRICT presents the 22nd “Wingin’ the Rockies” Convention in Breckenridge, CO! “Colorado Gold Rush” is the theme of this convention at the Beaver Run Resort! Enjoy scenic guided rides in Colorado Ski Country, vendors, Dinner Event, Breakfast Event, and much more! Don’t miss the “Ore Cart Race”! Lodging and Convention will be at the Beaver Run Resort.

Call (800) 525-2253 for lodging reservations. Register early for a chance to get ONE night’s lodging paid! For more info, visit coloradogwrra.com or contact Randall or Janet at (303) 933-6073 or HookdOnDiz@aol.com.

AUGUST 26-27, 2011. KANSAS DISTRICT CONVENTION “Home on the Range” at the El Dorado Civic Center, 201 E. Central, El Dorado, KS. Friday Night Special “Frankie Valens”, singer and entertainer from the ’60s. For more details and registration forms, visit www.gwks.homestead.com or contact Judy Eggleston at (580) 269-1221 or Garry VanBuskirk at (316) 321-0896.

CHAPTER EVENTS APRIL 9, 2011. NC-L2’s Lake Norman Wings and Team Charlotte Motorsports presents "Bounty On the Lake". 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 3004 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208. Pre-registration: GWRRA Member/$10, Non-Member/$12, if received by March 31, 2011. Registration enters you into Treasure Chest ride around Lake Norman and your chance at the $250 Grand Prize (do not need to be present to win; Grand Prize to be given away shortly after 2 p.m.; portion of the proceeds to benefit J. Iverson Riddle Center). Fun, fellowship, food, 50/50, Treasure Chest Ride, Chapter Challenge on bike games ($5/ per bike), two-up and off-bike games, music. This will be our April gathering. NC-L2 says, "We'll treat you so many ways, you're bound to like one of them!" For info, contact Evan Parton at elparto@aol.com or (704) 804-1446.

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APRIL 16, 2011. FL1-W’s “Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast” at Moose Lodge 766 in Orlando, FL (5001 N. Orange Blossom Trail).

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $12/pp. Grand prize is a set of tires. Bake sale, silent auction, and much more! Contact James Benson at (407) 6176853 or Brian Miller at (352) 516-5175.

APRIL 16 & 17, 2011. OH-W2’s “Wings in the Mall” at the Woodland Mall in Bowling Green, OH. Contact CD Tom Becker (419) 838-7101 or w2newseditor@embarqmail.com.

APRIL 29-30, 2011. TEXAS CHAPTER O2'S “Heart of Texas Wings” Convention (and duck race). Friday night, Pre-convention Dinner Ride; Saturday, Convention and Duck Race in Riverside Park, Brownwood, TX. For more info, contact Rick and Alyce Dietly at Rdietly@clear.net or (325) 692-6298.

APRIL 30, 2011. NC-C’s and NC-L’s Poker Run to benefit the Battered Women’s Shelter of Gaston County. Come join us for fun, food, 50/50, door prizes, games, and a ride that includes the Battle of King’s Mountain Revolutionary War historical site (the turning point of the War for Independence). Check-in begins at 9 a.m. at McKenney Salinas PowerSports, 4804 Wilkinson Boulevard, Gastonia, NC. $15 rider/$10 co-rider/$5 extra hand. First place: $200 gift certificate from McKenney Salinas PowerSports. Both Chapters will also have their Chapter meetings, too! For more info, contact Jerry Long at (704) 437-2188 or Tom Wright at (704) 392-2656 or visit gwrranc-c.org.

MAY 1, 2011. CA-1Q’s “Rendezvous with Q” in Lake Forest, CA. For info, contact Pat and Ellen O’Donnell at (714) 525-3993 or pdopek@aol.com.

MAY 7, 2011. AR-H’s “Rolling on the River” rally in Bull Shoals, AR. For more info, contact John Sparks at (870) 424-2529.

MAY 7 & 8, 2011. OH-W2’s “Balogna Run” in Cygnet, OH. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact CD Tom Becker (419) 838-7101 or w2newseditor@embarqmail.com.

MAY 14, 2011. BC-D’s “Ken Higginbottom Ride”. Gather at Parking Lot 166 & Fraser Hwy. 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. For more info, visit www.gwrra-bcd.org.

MAY 20 & 21, 2011. TN-C's 28th Annual “Steakout” will be held at Roan Mt. State Park in Roan Mountain, TN. For info, contact Richard Pendleton at (423) 245-8484 or Jr. Watts at (423) 239-3867.

MAY 20-23, 2011. BC-G’s 20th annual “Victoria Days Family Reunion” rally, again 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, contact Kirk Elliot at kelliott@ocis.net.

MAY 21, 2011. AR-L’s 23rd annual “Toad Suck Rally/Convention” on Hwy 60 at Toad Suck Park in Conway, AR. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Games, door prizes, meal, and more! Contact Bud or Jan Danner at (501) 730-0827 or danner@cyberback.com.

MAY 21, 2011. CA-2W’s “Big Valley Casino Rally” in Clovis, CA. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at Clawson Honda, 634 N. Blackstone Ave., in Fresno (with coffee and donuts). Open to ALL motorcycles. Benefits “Bikes for Kids”, an incentive program to keep kids in school. Come enjoy a scenic ride, play a favorite casino game, enter in contests, win prizes, and eat some of the best food around.

Special early registration drawing from supporters JBJ Cycles, Clawson Motorsports, and Cycle Gear. Preregistration for GWRRA Members is $14; $16 for non-members. Add $2 each day of event. Final destination is “The Range”, off Hwy 99 & Herndon. Visit ca2w-gwrra.org for more info and registration application. Or contact CD, Jim, at (559) 275-7856 or Asst. CD, Steve, at (559) 298-2456.

MAY 21, 2011. “HP Wings” of High Point North Carolina, NCG, will be hosting their annual OPEN HOUSE. Takes place at the Cycle

Center in Asheboro, NC. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. North Carolina Precision Drill Team will perform. DJ music, vendors, burgers and dogs on the grill, sweets and lots of door prizes available. 50/50 drawing. Tickets also for a $250 cash prize and a $250 Cycle Center gift certificate.

The Cycle Center is located at 520 Cox Ave, Asheboro, NC; (336) 629-2092. Come and enjoy a great day of fun games, spectacular entertainment of motorcycling riding, delicious food and great fellowship with other motorcycle riders. For more info, contact Chapter G Team Director, John Muncy at (336) 880-9639.

MAY 27-30, 2011. WA-L’s Annual Desert Spring Fling "Wings Around the Military/Saluting the Military" at the Benton/Franklin County Fair Grounds, Kennewick, WA. Campsites at the fairgrounds, or hotels/motels available. Details available at www.gwrrawa-l.org or contact Alex Piper at (509) 492-0100 or F4cdfantom@yahoo.com.

JUNE 4, 2011. WA-B’s 4th Annual Harvest Run. Ride will start and end at Brothers Power Sports at 101 First Street, Bremerton, Washington. Lunch provided. First prize: set of Tires Installed, Donated by The Brothers Power Sports. Other prizes awarded; must be present to win. Pre-registration: Rider/$15 and Co-Rider/$10. Onsite: Rider/$20 and Co-rider/$15. More info and registration form can be found at www.gwrra-wab.org or call Doug Clark at (360) 2755614. Event Charity is the Central Kitsap Food Bank.

JUNE 12, 2011. IA-O’s 6th annual "ROGER Ride" rally. This year’s theme is "County Fair". Event will begin at 9 a.m. at Whispering Pines enclosed pavilion in Scott County Park, north of Davenport, IA. Rain or Shine. Registration is on-site, and $7 per person; includes coffee, donuts, lunch of pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, beverages, and dessert. Activities will be a guided local ride, on-bike games, raffles, and 50/50 drawing. For more info, visit www.gwrra-iao.org or contact Dennis English at englishdj@mchsi.com or (309) 799-7522.

JUNE 18, 2011. IN-K's "Mercy Ride" to benefit Mercy Flight, an organization of volunteer pilots/owners who provide free transportation for persons with limited income needing medical attention or other compassionate needs. Originates in West Lafayette, IN at Purdue West Shopping Center. Reg begins 9 a.m.; ride leaves 10:30 a.m. Prizes, silent auction, food provided. $15/rider; $20/couple. For info, contact Mike Bible at (765) 586-6156 or Denny Sell at (219) 275-5200.

JUNE 25, 2011. IN-R2’s 8th Annual “Rally For A.N.N.A.” in Rensselaer, IN. Ride benefits Childhood Cancer Research. Inspired

by Anna Olivia Healey (1996-2006) and her fight to beat neuroblastoma. Ride begins three blocks north of the courthouse at the corner of North Van Rensselaer & Susan Sts. Registration starts at 11 a.m.; ride starts 1 p.m. sharp, rain or shine. $15/single, $25/double. First 200 to register receive a T-shirt. 50/50 Raffle and door prizes. For more info, contact (219) 866-3526 or (219) 866-0850 or dlhealey@embarqmail.com or visit www.annafund.org.

JUNE 25-26, 1011. BC-D’s “Mt. St. Helen Weekend Ride”. For more info, visit www.gwrra-bcd.org.

JUNE 25 & 26, 2011. WA-M’s “Fun Run” in Yakima, WA. For more info, contact Pete Hernandez at (509) 453-6951.

SEPTEMBER 2-5, 2011. BC-D’s “Gold Run”. Finish the season in style! Great riding and lots of fun! For more info, visit www.gwrra-bcd.org.

SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2011. TN-C hosts “WINGS ACROSS TENNESSEE” St. Jude Children’s Hospital 500 mile benefit ride from Bristol to Memphis. Ride leaves Bristol, TN Friday morning at 9 a.m., stops in Dickson for the night, departs Saturday morning at 8:30 and arrives St. Jude Children’s Hospital at noon for presentations and tour. Commemorative T-shirts and antenna flags. For more info, visit www.stjudeswingsacrosstn.com or call Tom Jarrell at (423) 3830339. “No child should die in the dawn of life”, Danny Thomas ●

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

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

COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIEDS DEALERS WOWMotorcycles.com. BUY—SELL—TRADE any Wing. Highest prices paid for clean bikes!!! America’s largest independent dealer of used bikes (500+ in stock). Always huge inventory of highest quality Wings, Valkyries and others. Coast-tocoast pick up and delivery. Call us now or whenever. Check us out at www.Wowmotorcycles.com or call 1-800-572-3720. 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.

MEMBER “FOR SALE” MOTORCYCLES

1985 Gold Wing Aspencade. 70K mi. Very clean. $3,500.

(920) 295-8762.

1986 Gold Wing Aspencade. Lots of lights, lots of chrome. Large windshield, CB, 2 helmets, 2 jackets (color: 1968 Honda).

Also trailer to tow w/ cycle and cycle cover. $3,000. Trailer, $500.

(920) 295-8762.

1993 GL1500. Cambridge Blue w/ matching Starlight trailer.

64,850 actual mi. Compu-Fire 90-amp alternator Dekka sealed Battery (both new), Road King Sofa gel seats, driving lights, Battery Bug, mounted Garmin GPS, Clarion 6-Disc CD Player, 2 individual sets air horns, 2 Helmets w/ J&M headsets, SCALA-RIDER Bluetooth cell phone, armrests, and so much more. More info and pics avail. $8,000. Dave. gundler@hughes.net or (803) 345-2969. SC. 1995 Aspencade. Candy Red. 104K mi. 2nd owner. Always garaged. CB, Compu-Fire alt., timing belts, floorboards w/ foot shift, hwy boards, cornering lights, backrest, trunk rack, wind wings, mini 50W driving lights, light bar, Tulsa windshield, brake light flasher, 212v outlets. New rear tire and extra Travelcade Road Sofa seat. $5,995. (270) 653-6683 (after 5 p.m.) Pics avail. West KY. 1996 GL1500SE. Two-tone Green. 122K mi. Compu-Fire alt., Progressive Suspension front and rear. Hartco Custom seat w/ backrest and armrests. Driver floorboard w/ highway pegs and Küryakyn pass. flip-up highway pegs. Air horn and trailer hitch w/ trailer included. Garage kept. $7,000. Bill. daddyzig@aol.com or (228) 832-4534. Gulfport, MS. 1996 GL1500 Candy Red w/ 2-seat sidecar and Escapade trailer.

Not perfect but everything works, and less than 40K mi.

Many extras. Over $20K invested; asking $15,000 obo. Must sell. ericeason@comcast.net.

1997 Harley Sportster 883 converted to 1200. 9K mi. Hard saddle bags, Mustang seat w/ driver’s backrest and sissy bar w/ backrest to match. New tires, oil and filter. $5,000. (724) 234-2100 or Bigwing1800@yahoo.com. PA. 80

1977 GL1500 Aspencade. White. 44,500 mi. Reverse and cruise control. J&M CB. Always garaged. One year old Dunlops. Very clean bike. $8,000. Steve. (703) 799-2578. Alexandria, VA. 1998 Gold Wing GL1500SE. Pinstriping over the two-tone Red Wine paint. This Wing is about as loaded as it gets! Extras like Corbin seat, Bassani exhaust, custom, and enough custom chrome parts to blind you on a sunny day. Most importantly, this beautiful machine has received the best maintenance throughout its short 54,562-mile lifetime. Like new riding gear also available. Check out the photos at http://community.webshots.com/album/579796391SAxZJd or call Dave at (231) 729-0544 or email lobach@hughes.net.

1999 Honda Gold Wing. Black. Approx. 51K m. Trailer hitch, CB, running boards, new tires, and lots of chrome. Pics avail. $8,000.

(928) 649-9652.

1999 GL1500. Only 10K mi. Custom painted w/ great stereo. Very beautiful. Has matching trailer and 3 custom helmets. Also, extra piping to put on bike. This is a very beautiful bike. $12,000 obo. Holly.

(515) 279-5178 (home) or (515) 559-4196 (cell).

2000 GL1500SE. Pearl White. 46K mi. New tires, new battery.

One owner; well kept. $9,000. Jim. (651) 633-6634 or mrkozroseville@aol.com. St. Paul, MN. 2001 GL1800. Yellow. 10K mi. Rear spoiler, rear speakers, fog lights, highway foot rests, cover, head set. Exc. cond. $11,500 obo.

John. jrcaball@aol.com or (630) 554-0687. Chicago area.

2001 GL1800. Red. 121K mi. Exc. cond. Backrest, chrome luggage rack, trailer windshield (plus stock windshield). New tires, CB, pass.

Floorboards, armrests, backrest, radio, vanity mirror w/ light, 2 coers. One owner; garage kept. Must see. claypanda@aol.com or (702) 648-9075. NV. 2001 Gold Wing ABS. Black. 31K mi. Exc. cond. One owner. Lots of accessories. $11,200. (330) 875-4809 or dickrsk@aol.com. OH. 2003 Gold Wing. Yellow. 122K mi. New tires, new brakes, fresh oil, intercom, CB, CD, heated grips, luggage rack, some chrome and lights. Could be best deal going. Make reasonable offer! Pics avail. taylorte@msn.com or (334) 285-3807. AL. 2004 GL1800 Gold Wing. 65,900 mi. CB, artwork, Air Wings, backrest, Ring of Fire, rider and driver highway pegs, trailer hitch, digital music changer, new tires, plus more. Asking $12,000. (319) 373-2728 or sherlock304@mchsi.com. Marion, IA. 2005 GL1800. Silver. 20K mi. 2006 Pace American enclosed 6x10 m/c trailer; used once. Both for $15,000. Bill. (775) 751-0686 or princepahrump@aol.com.

2005 Gold Wing. 48K mi. CB, Road Sofa seat, MP3 player, trailer hitch, wind wings, hand wings, driving lights, luggage rack, upgraded speakers front and rear, highway pegs. $12,000. Glen. (724) 234-2100 or Bigwing1800@Yahoo.com. PA. 2005 Honda VTX 1800cc. 24K mi. More than $2,000 in extras, windshield, custom handlebar, custom chrome risers, custom air breather, four extra front bullet lights, Cobra pipes, Mustang seat, Power Commander unit, sissy bar, luggage rack, etc. $5,900 firm.

(925) 518-6182.

2006 Honda VTX 1300 S. Bright Metallic Blue.18,170 one-owner mi. Memphis Shades windshield, passenger backrest and backrestmounted travel bags, chrome rear carrier, Saddlemen saddlebags, Hondaline driving lights, highway bars w/ folding highway pegs, Küryakyn ISO grips w/ Throttle Boss, front finder chrome trim rail, new rear tire (2009). Oil and filter change this spring (2010).

(715) 403-1431.

2007 Honda Shadow 750cc Aero. Two-tone silver and white. 7K mi.

Exc. cond. Running boards, Mustang seat, aftermarket pipes, saddlebags, bar light, new tires, backrest for driver and passenger, tank protector w/ pouch. Garage kept. Mike. (704) 732-0955 or mrc1982@hotmail.com. Maiden, NC. 2007 Yamaha 1300 Tourer. Silver/Charcoal. Exc. cond. Approx.

41K mi. J&M CB/audio system, Audiovox electronic cruise, engine/saddlebag guards, Vetter top trunk, and much more. Would like to trade for nice late model GL1500SE or deal for early GL1800. Sell outright $7,995. Photos avail. (419) 683-9937 or fordy7@frontier.com. Crestline, OH. 2008 GL1800 HPNAM Premium Audio, Comfort Package, GPS NAV, ABS. Metallic Red. 5,400 adult owner mi. Three-piece inner luggage liners, luggage rack. Transferable 7-year Honda Care extended warranty. LNC/MSTA. $18,763. Health forces sale. (478) 919-5793 or yocdutch@hotmail.com. Middle Georgia; delivery negotiable.

2008 GL1800 Level 1 w/ utility trailer. Burgundy. 16K mi. New tires, fog lights, rear luggage rack and hitch. $16,500. Steve.

(651) 210-2256 or DADOIAN@COMCAST. Woodbury, MN. 2008 GL1800. Pearl White. Nav. 1,400 mi. Loaded w/ extras.

New tires. A-1 cond. Warranty until Dec of 2012. Includes shop manual, spare filters, etc. $17,750. (386) 427-6623.

2008 Gold Wing. Black Cherry. 16K mi. Will have new tires shortly.

GPS, cruise, heated seats and grips, backrest, AM/FM radio, CB, and more. 3-year extended warranty. $17,775. Gerald. mlcglc@msn.com.

TRIKES 1974 VW trike for sale; custom-made; 40 hp. Springer front end.

Seats two comfortably on the back seat. Built for a person 5-ft 6-in or under. Asking $7,000. For more info, call (603) 752-2029 or email lusill@myfairpoint.net. NH. 1989 GL1500 CSC trike. 135K mi. Purple w/ roses. Ground effects lighting, CB, AM/FM, new tires, trailer hitch, good cond., many options. Compu-Fire installed, full cover included, a must-see. Pics avail. $10,000 obo. Don. (503) 871-2578 or dndgimbel@yahoo.com. OR. 1998 GL1500 w/ DFT conv. Wine Red w/ Plum inlay. 60K mi.

Custom rims, luggage rack w/ tour pack, armrests, Air Wings.

New windshield and battery. Helmets w/ J&M headsets included. $15,000. (419) 929-8790.

2004 GL1800 w/ 2004 CSC conv. and CSC Escapade Elite trailer.

Titanium. Less than 26K mi. One owner; clear title. Garage kept. EZSteer; 4.5 deg. rake. CB, Ring of Fire. Tulsa Platinum Series fog lights w/ Honda factory switch. Velour Diamond Custom Seat w/ backrest and rain cover. Pass. armrest. Baker Hand Wings. Driver and pass. mike mute switches, passenger PTT CB switch, pass. volume control for CB and radio. Multi-switch on brake reservoir.

Chrome wheels on trike and trailer. Carpeted and lighted trunk; trike and trailer. New battery and much, much more. Two Nolan helmets w/ Air Rider headsets. $27,500 obo. clydelaborde@bellsouth.net or (318) 563-8688 or (318) 359-5312 (cell). LA. 2005 GL1800 w/ ’07 DFT conv. w/ Escapade trailer. White.

Baker Wings, F4 windshield, pinstriping, extra chrome, lights, CB, many extras and well-maintained. $24,500. Health reasons. Bud. (623) 434-6560.

2006 Honda GL1800 w/ ’06 Hannigan conv. Gold. 33K mi.

GPS/Comfort Pkg. Garaged. Küryakyn accessories. Maint. records avail. (989) 673-7061 (home) or (989) 325-1341 (cell).

Vassar, MI. 2007 GL1800 Premium, Nav, Comfort w/CSC conv. Metallic Black.

Wing World

16K mi. Everything you could possibly think. Plus Arai Helmets, Pakit Rak and much more. $31,000. (508) 962-3267 or sfvmcv@htcplus.net. Swansea, MA. 2007 VTX 1300R w /Motor Trike conv. Less than 10K mi. Custom Wineberry paint; changes color in the sun. Tall windshield, Cobra pipes, rear air shocks, chrome rear bumper, heel/toe shifter, driver/passenger boards, tour pack, trunk carpet and light. Factory-built and Honda-maintained. Asking $15,000 obo. (615) 641-2673 or sem1948@aol.com. Pics avail. TN. 2009 Spyder SE5. Silver and black. Less than 600 mi. Tall windshield and custom backrest ($1,000 value). Absolutely like brandnew. Selling due to injury. Sacrifice at $16,500. Ray. (724) 9293008 or sacwozniak@verizon.net. PA.

TRAILERS AND SIDECARS Hannigan “Conte Classic” sidecar w/ convertible top. Complete w/ all hardware for attaching car to GL1500. Also GL1500 “Steerite” triple tree. Will deliver to Great Falls, MT. Asking $3,000. Jim. (403) 882-2375.

1996 Daytona 2 +2 sidecar w/ tilt. Red. Asking $5,000. Frank Hokie. com@myfairpoint.net.

Alumna trailer for trike. Ramp. Very light and easy to use. (850) 545-6673. $1,800. Terry. (850) 545-6673. FL. The PAK-RAK™ is an alternative to towing a bike trailer. Lists for $3,200 (plus approx. $300 shipping); asking $2,000 or available on 2006 Tundra for an extra $21,000. (319) 373-2728. Pics and info avail. sherlock304@mchsi.com. Marion, IA. 2000 “The Breeze” 20-cu.-ft. pull-behind trailer. Exc. cond. White w/ many extras. Asking $1,500. (319) 373-2728. Pics and info avail. sherlock304@mchsi.com. Marion, IA.

2001 34’ fifth wheel Pace America trailer. 16’ storage area in rear.

Living quarters in front, w/ refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink, air conditioning, and bathroom. Rear ramp door for loading. $8,500.

Roger. (616) 886-6868 or (616) 688-5838.

2002 KZ Sportsman 36’ 5th wheel toy hauler w/ 10’ garage, 12’ slideout. Sleeps 5-plus. Full bath w/ shower, outside shower, queen bed, air conditioned, heated, w/ water heater and stove, microwave, AM/FM/CD stereo 20-ft awning. $13,000 obo. Floor plan, pics avail. billhird@yahoo.com or (607) 562-2168. NY. 2004 RV Four Winds Fun Mover (toyhauler). 14,500 miles. Ford E-450 automatic ramp. Used for a trike. $28,000. Susan. (703) 609-1954 or susanmusser@cox.net Alexandria, VA. 2005 New Vision toyhauler, 37’. Loaded, including propane generator and 3 slides. Includes 2002 Silverado HD w/ Duramax diesel and Alison trans. All for $37,000 owed on camper.

(828) 321-2626 or luuucy1@frontier.com.

2007 Chevy 2500 HD Diesel crew cab LTZ. B&W Fifth wheel.

Fold-a-cover, rhino and carpet, wheel-to-wheel step rails, air bags, and more. Loaded to pull. Very clean. $38,741 obo. Bob. (740) 683-8300. OH/FL. 2008 Cyclone Toyhauler #3210. 35’ 10” Fifth Wheel. Bouth new, stored inside. 2 slides, 3 axle, 5.5 gen. Sleeps 8. Elec. twin beds, loft, queen, couch/booth. High gloss fiberglass. Security camera. Very clean. Non-smoker/child/pet. $38,763 obo. Bob. (740) 683-8300. OH/FL. 2008 Time-Out camper. Used twice and in exc. cond. With spare tire, cooler and cooler rack. Always garaged. $2,600. (769) 232-8882.

Brandon, MS. 2009 Aluma aluminum trike trailer, Model TK1. Garage kept. Singleaxle “V” nose-open trailer w/ salt shield/rock guard, Condor PS-

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1500 wheel chock. Exc. cond. Replacement value $3,300; will sell for $2,300. Mike. (352) 694-4723. FL. 2010 Aspen Classic camper trailer. Used one season. Exc. cond.

Extras include LED light bar, aluminum wheels, radial tires and more.

Black body/light gray cover. Garage kept. $3,500 obo. rhgoodno@comcast.net. Lancaster, PA.

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Take-off parts from trike conversion of 2006 Titanium GL1800. Rear tire onr rim, rear brake assembly, shock, saddlebags, and trailer hitch. $450, plus shipping. Bob. (563) 556-6812. IA. Gerbing’s clothing. Two complete suits—one small jacket, pants, and gloves; one large jacket, pants, and gloves. Exc. cond. $600 for both. Bob. (585) 872-6294 or kfisher007@rochester.rr.com.

2007 Voyager Convertible Trike Kit (B). Choose your way to go from 2-wheeled fun to 4-wheeled touring in minutes and back again. Exc. tires. Just 1K miles on unit. Just needs belly pan and L brackets. Used on GL1200 but will fit most ALL touring bikes. Manual and video.

Photos avail. New one cost $5-6K (installed); REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE – get this like-new (1K mi. on unit) for just $2,800. (850) 878-3850 or 2pilgrims1952@centurylink.net.

Ultimate Seat for a GL1800. Front and back w/ drivers backrest.

Solid black w/ white embroidery logo. Perfect cond. Rides great.

Reason for selling is that needed heated seats for winter riding. Paid $1,230; asking $800, plus shipping. Jim. (423) 462-5895 or dewanna1@bellsouth.net.

2008 GL1800. Titanium NEW take-off parts from trike conversion.

Swingarm, saddlebags w/o lights, rear tire w/ rim, drive shaft, license mounting plate, kickstands, and everything. All for $825, plus shipping. Jim. (479) 968-1464 or jnd1423@hotmail.com. ●

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(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.)

Allen, Donald..................................Fairfield, CA Babin, Phillip .................................Gonzales, LA Boldt Clara.........................................Toledo, IA Brady, Gene..................................Pasadena, TX Brady, Sarah.................................Pasadena, TX Carson, John ..............................Jacksonville, IL Carter, Dave ..............................Crystal Lake, IL Coleman Charles .....................Travelers Rest, SC Collins, Jim...............................Green Valley, AZ Dodd, Kacey...................................Gadsden, AL Dodd, Josh .....................................Gadsden, AL Elliot Kirk .......................Kamploops, BC Canada Fisher, Steven ............................Hutchinson, MN Goins, Sherwood ..........................Dry Creek, LA Grant, Ken....................................Pensacola, FL Hewitt, David ......................................Mesa, AZ

Holton, Dean................................Louisburg, NC Howell, Richard.......................Albuquerque, NM Humphrey, Robert .......................Clarksville, AR Hutchens, Jim.........................Pleasant View, TN Hutchens, Shirrin ....................Pleasant View, TN Johnson Ed ........................................Bristol, VA Kephart, Richard ...........................Pensacola, FL Knudtson, Ronald.........................Mason City, IA Knudtson, Karen ..........................Mason City, IA Kolaske, Neal .............................Milwaukee, WI Landis, Dick ................................Zephyrhills, FL Lantz, Charles.................................Wooster, OH Lear, Tom ........................................Bidwell, OH Legris, Mike......................................Bradley, IL Lewis, Edward.................................Concord, NH Lewis, Judith ..................................Concord, NH

I N Carol Alfonso GWRRA #110670 New Bedford, MA

Glenn “Skeet” Brown GWRRA #127842 Martinsville, IN

Charles Antonetti GWRRA #283529 Hague, NY

Edward Cormier GWRRA #298295 Columbus, OH

James Betts GWRRA #289671 Moncton, NB Canada

John Crutchfield GWRRA #608445 Yardley, PA

Dean Cummings GWRRA #270113 Adelanto, CA

Lyman, B.J.. ..........................Santa Barbara, CA Lyman, Kit L.........................Santa Barbara, CA McNabb, Charles........................Springfield, MO Michaud, Roberta....................Albuquerque, NM Miller, Clifford.......................Oklahoma City, OK Mytinger, David.........................Indianapolis, IN Panter, Jim ......................................Canton, OH Preston, John ...............................Jacksboro, TN Rambo, James ...........................Collegedale, TN Rasmussen, Robert...................Minneapolis, MN Rasmussen, Delores..................Minneapolis, MN Rennick, Bob .......................Kings Mountain, NC Roberts, Logan...............................Chandler, AZ Sharp, Gaylord ..............................Friesland, WI Shrader, Robert .........................San Antonio, FL Simmons, William ..........................Newbern, TN

Smith, Steven .......................................York, SC Smith, Bruce....................................London, ON Swanson, Lloyd.....................Oklahoma City, OK Taber, Frank............................Port Orchard, WA Taylor Howie..........................Wesley Chapel, FL Taylor, John..............................Fountain Inn, SC Thayer, Gary.............................McDonough, GA Townsley, Richard ...........................Mahomet, IL Vaillancourt, Michael .....................Montrose, CO Waer, Allan, Sr............................Meshoppen, PA White, Kirby ..................................Burgoon, OH Williams, Boyce .....................Holiday Island, AR Williams, Zelmer...................................Gary, IN Wilson, Kerry .................................Gadsden, AL Wilson, Joyce..................................Gadsden, AL Zakrajsek, Martin..........................Richland, WA

M E M O R I A M Lee Hoeynck GWRRA #157164 Temecula, CA

Howard Latiolais GWRRA #027914 Breaux Bridge, LA

Raymond Patin GWRRA #013982 Breaux Bridge, LA

Quinton Robinson GWRRA #161223 Bronx, NY

David Monahan GWRRA #112160 Louisville, OH

John Quinlan GWRRA #053740 Swartswood, NJ

Richard Sasser GWRRA #063556 Ball, LA

Lyle Pahl GWRRA #109704 Vernon Center, MN

Pat Rich GWRRA #337672 Port Orange, FL

Donald Starbuck GWRRA #325857 North Vernon, IN

James Tomlinson GWRRA #080915 Fort Wayne, IN ●

May 2011

Laura Carrie Dull Roberts Johnson GWRRA #032184-01 GWRRA #271529-01 Pineville, LA Jacksonville, FL Dallas Hodge Ken Held GWRRA #138810 GWRRA #080871 Mine Run, VA Cordova, SC

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Membership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries.

COUNTRIES ANDORRA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BAHAMAS BERMUDA BELGIUM

BRAZIL BRUNEI CANADA CHINA COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CZECH REPUBLIC

DENMARK ENGLAND FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GUAM HONG KONG

ICELAND INDONESIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KOREA

L I S T I N G Denotes senior officer

REPRESENTED: KUWAIT LUXEMBOURG MALAYSIA MEXICO NEW ZEALAND NORWAY PAKISTAN

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

SLOVAKIA SPAIN ST VINCENT SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAIWAN THE NETHERLANDS

TURKEY WALES WEST INDIES

DIRECTORS: MIKE STIGER...................DIRECTOR ...........................................4552 LEEWARD DRIVE ...........................PLEASANT LAKE.............MI ...................49272 ..........................517-420-4535 JERE GOODMAN............INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR .....93 STEFANIGA FARMS DR .......................STAFFORD .....................VA ...................22556 ..........................347-564-1161 DAVE CARTER .................INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR .....1854 WOODHAVEN DR .........................CRYSTAL LAKE ...............IL .....................60014 ..........................815-477-9893 JEFFREY LINER.................INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF FINANCE .....PO BOX 54 ............................................CALHOUN ....................TN...................37309 ..........................423-336-5835 ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA ...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535 ANTHONY VAN SCHAICK ..RIDER EDUCATION...............................1232 BROOK ARBOR DR.........................CARY ............................NC..................27519 ..........................315-593-5263 PAUL BROSHER ...............LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................8410 ROBERTS RD ..................................HILLIARD........................OH..................43026 ..........................614-851-1256 PETER RUSSELL ................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525 BOB GREER ....................CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2738 AUSTIN LN ....................................JONESBORO.................GA ..................30236 ..........................770-473-1316

REGIONAL

DIRECTORS:

ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164 ED BAHRENBURG ........................NORTHEAST (B)....................................P.O. BOX 448 . ..............................CHENANGO BRIDGE ........NY .......................13745 ..............607-427-8777 ROGER HURLEY............................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................201 SOUTHVIEW LANE ..................WEST MILTON ..................OH .......................45383 ..............937-698-4443 CLAYTON ALCORN ......................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ..................5020 LOCUST LN. ..........................SEDALIA............................MO ......................65301 ..............660-827-3063 ANITA ALKIRE ...............................SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................4331 SUMMIT DR...........................LA MESA...........................CA .......................91941 ..............619-741-8893 HARRY DOLLARHIDE .....................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................19719 SE 59TH ST ........................NEWELLA .........................OK .......................74857 ..............405-391-7661 MICHAEL HUDNELL ......................BIG SKY (I) ...........................................211 SE SHADOWOOD DR .............SHELTON ..........................WA.......................98584 ..............360-426-0213 EDWARD GRAZIER .......................APPALACHIAN (N)................................413 MORTON ST ...........................SMYRNA ..........................TN........................37167 ..............615-459-4499 PETER RUSSELL .............................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..........34 WEST PARK...............................LONDON .........................ENG....................SE9 4RH ............02088570525

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

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HARVEST MOBILE HUNTSVILLE ANNISTON ANDERSON MONTGOMERY SAMSON ATHENS

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L O C A T I O N S LEACH, H HINES, W

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ALASKA NORWOOD, S HOEHNE, J DE HAVEN, P* PETITO, J

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

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907-262-7300

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

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

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

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

LINCOLN MANCHESTER FAIRFIELD PUTNAM WATERBURY

DEPRIEST, C BLEES, D MAXWELL, F DELLINGER, R MILLIGAN, B PENUELL, R WAMMACK, T LISTER, S DANNER, B SPARKS, J FLOYD, G DUNHAM, B DOLANSKI, R

501-882-9172 501-847-7512 479-855-2278 501-944-4705 870-926-0972 501-922-4185 870-307-9663 501-514-4687 501-730-0827 870-424-2529 479-474-1560 870-824-2155 479-452-0707

CALIFORNIA JOHNSON, W BOWERS, G JARED, S MCSHANE, T DANTON, D ROWLEY, D NEWMAN, G GALLI, N HERRERA, K DAMICO, S FOLEY, L O’DONNELL, P DIAZ, G JOLITZ, J BAKER, J MUNGER, D BOMAN, J RHOTEN, S AGEEV, A ODELL, N SPENCER, L FOSTER, S NEITRO, B MOODY, J KASPAR, E

707-429-2920 661-435-6526 760-989-7138 562-920-6564 626-966-4981 619-269-0305 909-949-9832 818-398-0763 805-704-6829 909-391-4021 760-476-9450 714-525-3993 949-551-4896 805-216-6661 760-949-2186 805-305-7627 951-440-0657 559-542-0103 925-497-4480 707-643-4279 209-996-4664 925-829-3747 408-934-0408 559-275-7856 916-775-1331

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

303-933-6073 303-932-9517 970-434-9677 719-372-6498 720-890-8122 970-302-2946 719-495-5741 303-337-2740 720-922-0789 719-485-3536 970-964-4379

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

401-728-6617 860-688-0416 203-259-8816 860-923-9966 203-925-1824

DELAWARE D/D DE-A DE-B

MIDDLETOWN NEW CASTLE SEAFORD

BROWN, M CAREY, R INGRAM JR, K

D/D FL-1A FL-1A2 FL-1B FL-1D FL-1D2 FL-1E2 FL-1F FL-1F2 FL-1G FL-1H FL-1H2 FL-1J FL-1K FL-1K2 FL-1L FL-1L2 FL-1M FL-1O FL-1Q FL-1R FL-1S FL-1T FL-1V

MULBERRY TAMPA TALLAHASSEE BRANDON PENSACOLA NEW PORT RICHEY FORT WALTON BCH TITUSVILLE OCALA DELTONA DAYTONA ORLANDO JACKSONVILLE PALM COAST ST PETERSBURG PANAMA CITY WESLEY CHAPEL CLEARWATER DEFUNIAK SPRINGS MILTON DUNNELLON ZEPHYRHILLS INVERNESS JACKSONVILLE BCH

302-449-0877 410-996-9798 410-208-4803

FLORIDA

May 2011

BERRY, W MARION, B STEPHENS, C VAN DAME, N WALKER, M HECKLER, R DONALDSON, D* TAYLOR, E ELDRED, A DENNIS, G WELLS, G PRINCE, M GRESHAM, E ORGAN, J JOHNSON, J SMITH, R THOMAS, F DUNN III, W DAVIS, W PRIDEAUX JR, D SCHLIMME, B BROWN, F* HARRIS, R HOWELL, D

APOPKA ORANGE PARK GAINESVILLE WEST PALM BCH SARASOTA MELBOURNE MIAMI PUNTA GORDA N FORT MYERS WAUCHULA LAKELAND COCOA STUART FORT LAUDERDALE WINTER HAVEN

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

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

BENSON III, J BIRD, G OLDHAM, S SMITH, C SWENSON, D MERCIER, R LANDSNAES, G ZIEGLER, R VOIGHT, D CARLTON, W* GRIMES, R KUSTERMANN, J LONG, K FELDMAN, R KINSEY, E

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GEORGIA

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

FL-1W FL-1X FL-1Y FL-2A FL-2B2 FL-2D FL-2E FL-2F FL-2G FL-2H FL-2L FL-2N FL-2O FL-2R FL-2W

863-860-4484 813-299-6433 850-539-5084 813-684-1200 850-456-1340 727-819-1113 850-279-6658 321-258-5011 352-339-4044 407-732-4086 386-427-5169 407-221-7144 904-721-0457 386-986-3072 727-525-8020 850-871-2571 813-973-4410 727-544-2961 850-892-0318 850-995-5010 352-465-1228 813-719-9300 352-726-6128 904-745-6414

LOZANO, C FAGAN, S HOHMAN, C RAGSDALE, S MORTON, N SEWARD, J KOZLOWSKI, P ROGERS, K REECE, R PAYNE, R CATES, L JOHNSON, D SEIBOLD, P VERNER, J GAY, C DAVIS, P BROTHERS, F JONES, M LOY, G HENKLE, K MCCALL JR, G* WALLER, T RUDDY, L RICIGLIANO, F MACKEY, J WHITEHOUSE, P YUILL, K NOY, A* POWELL, K UQDAH, A ROBERTS, R

770-932-4007 770-957-4322 478-275-4972 770-231-8414 404-761-3775 912-832-4382 770-530-0161 706-673-5584 770-898-8485 912-754-6171 706-860-9238 706-718-7215 770-205-0150 229-883-5598 912-852-9035 706-557-1844 706-356-4966 706-896-9506 912-729-4250 678-315-2791 229-985-2412 229-423-3971 770-502-0700 478-953-3886 770-345-6374 770-867-2649 706-621-0565 678-438-3929 770-591-5976 478-784-1330 770-251-2460

HONOLULU

KAHN, G

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

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

D/D IL-A CLOSIN IL-A2 CLOSI IL-B CLOSIN IL-B2 IL-C IL-C2 IL-D IL-D2 IL-DK IL-E IL-F IL-G IL-G2 IL-H2 IL-I IL-L IL-M CLOSIN IL-N IL-O IL-P CLOSIN IL-P2 CLOSI IL-PI IL-Q IL-R IL-S IL-T IL-U IL-V IL-W IL-Y IL-Z IL-Z2

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

D/D IN-A IN-A2 IN-B IN-B2 IN-C IN-C2 IN-D IN-D2 IN-E IN-E2 IN-F IN-G IN-G2

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

808-545-3132

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

208-660-7836 208-237-7304 509-751-0846 208-754-4348 208-734-1364 208-660-8520 208-465-9941

ILLINOIS RIBBING, D DECKARD, R GRUNLEE, D CLARK, B KATKUS, J BEASLEY, O MURRAY, L DOWNS, K WEBSTER, D JANAS, C KALAHER, T BRIDGWATER, G ADAMS, M KAHAN, E PEDERSEN, D ROBINSON, T BENNETT, D BRZUCHOWSKI, B SAMMONS, R HAGGERTY, E HOLMES, M FRUEH, M WALLER, P GOTTSCHALK, S POSSLEY, N LEMKE, L RYNDERS, M DEPEW, R CLANCY, T SIPPEL JR, N SMITH, M NEYRINCK, L ULLRICH, R

618-228-7433 217-762-3709 847-253-8343 309-833-1606 815-455-3942 815-265-4601 815-235-3538 217-369-8776 618-238-4324 815-758-0138 217-839-2203 618-244-7420 815-625-6763 847-520-1526 309-342-0073 217-855-9004 815-398-1201 708-305-4551 217-228-9170 618-566-4148 217-735-1347 630-951-1128 217-822-6984 618-889-4036 815-539-6873 618-456-2306 217-546-6685 618-283-1798 815-627-8568 815-937-0849 602-448-9011 309-925-5460 630-543-2669

INDIANA TIECHE, E KENNEDY, D REMLEY, W BROWN, J MONROE, R TOWNSEND, G MILLER, D ROBBINS, D LAMLEY, D HUNTER, L WILLIAMS, D WAGNER, A JONES, R MARLOW, J

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

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

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

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

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

EL DORADO WICHITA GARDNER TOPEKA EL DORADO WICHITA ARKANSAS CITY

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

STAFFORDSVILLE LOUISVILLE PADUCAH LEXINGTON ASHLAND FLORENCE SHELBYVILLE DRY RIDGE MAYSVILLE ELIZABETHTOWN PAINTSVILLE FRANKLIN RICHMOND WINCHESTER MAYFIELD SOMERSET

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

MORGAN CITY BATON ROUGE LAFAYETTE SHREVEPORT WEST MONROE ALEXANDRIA SLIDELL HOUMA LAKE CHARLES METAIRIE DE RIDDER FRANKLINTON

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

SABATTUS BERWICK LEWISTON BANGOR

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

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

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

LINCOLN WAKEFIELD HYANNIS SPRINGFIELD BERKLEY WORCESTER

D/D MI-A

WOODHAVEN STERLING HEIGHTS

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

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

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

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

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

KENTUCKY

HAWAII HI-A

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

812-579-6500 219-696-9657 765-362-6765 812-347-3252 765-651-1523 317-423-0581 419-258-9374 765-344-1011 260-337-0007 765-779-4187 812-849-6569 574-858-2381 419-639-3408 812-663-3371

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

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985-384-2673 225-647-0276 337-896-8054 318-564-8010 318-728-2273 318-765-3749 985-373-0502 985-876-1076 337-540-1013 504-469-3178 337 463 6435 985-848-2926

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

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

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

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

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

MICHIGAN YOUNG SR, W BOBEK, C

734-512-9133 248-852-8537

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

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CHARLOTTETOWN MISCOUCHE

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D/D SK-D SK-E

REGINA SASKATOON SWIFT CURRENT

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VIBY J ATTERUP JYLLAND

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NORTHFLEET WORTHING

D/D

SAULHEIM

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IR-A

JAKARTA

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SCHWERTNER, F WHITTAKER, L

867-667-6505 867-633-5122

WINTHER, P RAUN, J OLSEN, C

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DONOGHUE, P TBA,

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ICELAND GILBERT, H EIRIKSSON, O

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NEW ZEALAND STOREY, P

64-7-828-6909

NORWAY

NEWFOUNDLAND NEWMAN, W WALL, L OSMOND, C

BILETSKI, G HARYETT, D TBA,

GERMANY

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ENGLAND

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AVOINE, D LAFLAMME, M DIONNE, R CLOUTIER, D D’ARCY, M

YUKON TERRITORY

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ONTARIO

WISCONSIN

HILL, D MAURER, D TBA, VANDERSLOOT, R FOSTER, C ABEL, S HARDY, D

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NEW! BLACK/RED HAT WITH WHITE FLAMES

This Month’s GWRRA “Exclusive” Member Specials are Found on Page 68!

GWRRA ON FRONT, EST. 1977 ON BACK VELCRO STRAP ON BACK TO ADJUST SIZE

4101004

$8.00

SILVER ETCHED GWRRA LOGO

MONEY CLIP

4110000 - $20.00 NEW! GWRRA LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT

3106000 3106001 3106002 3106003 3106004

GWRRA -

Small Medium Large XL 2XL

$20.00 100% COTTON PRE-SHRUNK!

Black long sleeve shirt with cuffed sleeves.

Custom Riding Jacket

$105.00

(shipping included)

SIZE AVAILABLE SMALL - 3102000

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

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EZ Air Gauge From G.H. Meiser & Company, a combination air pressure gauge and inflator. Works with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor, as a stand-alone gauge or with service station air hoses. Permits viewing pressure while inflating.

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

4011001

GWRRA Shirt

$19.95

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

Rider Education DVDs All 4 Rider Education Videos are now available on DVD. Buy the entire set and save. Available are the Co-Rider, Touring/Braking, Trailer and our best selling Slow Speed Cycling Seminar

Extension Hose.

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

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

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

$10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $30.00 $40.00

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

MD & LARGE - $20.00 3XL - SOLD OUT

GWRRA

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

GWRRA

SHOW OFF YOUR GWRRA PRIDE WHILE YOU RIDE!

TRI-FOLD FULL GRAIN WALLET

#4101006

4101003 - GWRRA $6.00 4101005 - AUTOMOTIVE $10.00

LICENSE PLATE FRAME

$20.00

3103000 3103001 3103002 3103003 3103004 3103005

Small Medium Large XL 2XL SOLD OUT 3XL

ANTENNA FLAG

NOW ONLY $15.00 GWRRA RideHide

White RideHide

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

One of the most popular items in the past few years is now available in white. Long-sleeve, stay-snug cuffs to prevent rollup.

Red lettering shows GWRRA in a whole new way.

GWRRA 3D BUCKLE

Dress up your radio and CB antennas with these 5 3/4 by 10-inch flags with red bias binding and secure mounting system. Flag bears black and gold GWRRA logo and Latin inscription "Tempus Ludendi" literally. Time for Fun! 4001000 - $11.00

4"x 2.5" Antique Finish #4101002

$25.00

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

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

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

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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.

GL1500 Trike Here is a photo of me (Sandra Waldrip, GWRRA #98542-01, of Spencer, Indiana). My husband Jim and I were Chapter Directors of Chapter Z (Bloomington, Indiana) when he passed away June 11, 2010. I got my trike endorsement and kept our trike. I now love to ride with my Chapter, which is my second family.

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Three GL1800s Pictured left to right are: Fred Lett (GWRRA #289618, of Crosby, Texas) with his 2005 Gold Wing, Charles Bailey (GWRRA #192147, of Crosby, Texas) with his 2003 Gold Wing, and John Creech (GWRRA # 332856, of Houston, Texas) with his 2005 Gold Wing. We all three ride together as often as we can. Fred lives right alongside me, and we have ridden in 15 states together. We also ride back and forth to work together every day we can. John Creech, electrical supervisor for San Jacinto College, is my boss. I helped sign them both up into GWRRA, and we enjoy riding together anytime and anywhere. This photo was taken on the new Highway 90 East section from I-10 (just before the Beltway 8 bridge). The road crew was putting finishing touches to the highway for the grand opening that weekend and allowed us this photo op.

2002 GL1800 This is the first Gold Wing we (Donald and Leslie Corey, GWRRA #323378, of Lawrenceburg, Indiana) have ever owned, and its Burnt Orange color was just what we were looking for. We bought it in September of 2009 with only 1,300 miles on it and, one week later, headed for the Blue Ridge Parkway for our second time. We rode it and found it was easy to handle and great to ride on long or short trips. This photo was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2010, our third trip in three years. On this day, we hit a little rain, but that didn’t dampen our spirits or stop us from riding all day and enjoying the scenery.

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SPECIAL PAGE: Key West, Anyone? ▲ 2005 GL1800 We (Fred and Jane Pettersen, GWRRA #154160, of Chilliwack, BC, Canada) are Chapter BC-D Members who recently traveled from Vancouver, BC, Canada to New York.

Then we rode from Maine to Key West, Florida. We even spent the Fourth of July in Fort Myers, Florida, and it was the best time ever. We were on the road for seven weeks and wore out our tires! This trip completed our having visited all the states, and our total mileage this trip was a whopping 23,462 kilometers!

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2009 GL1800 This is a photo of me (Paul Parker, Sr., GWRRA #97622, of Milton, Florida) on my 2009 GL1800 on a trip to Key West, Florida. From the top of the state to the bottom was a 2,000-mile roundtrip that I took September 20-25 of 2010. I have traveled over 600,000 miles on motorcycles and belong to Chapter FL1-Q.

▲ 2008 GL1800 We (Mark and Cindy Bell, GWRRA #304395, of Suwanee, Georgia) only recently began re-riding after a 30-year hiatus. On the Saturday morning that started the week of Thanksgiving last year, we headed out with our Wing and our Bushtec trailer for a week of travel (our second long ride) to South Florida.

We traveled “Alligator Alley”, the scenic Tamiami Highway, and ended up in Key West. My wonderful mother-in-law’s question rang in our ears: “Why are you going to Key West?” Our answer: “To watch the sunset, of course, and to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary!” After 1,905 miles, we arrived at Cindy’s parent’s home in time for Turkey Day. May 2011

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Bring Those Memories Home!

By Jerry D. Poole, GWRRA #172493, of Fayetteville, Tennessee he Smoky Mountain roads, just beneath the southern sky, The Hand of God reaches out to those who pass by.

The brisk morning that brings us the fresh mountain air, Our Smoky Mountain memories remind us we were there.

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The rides across the mountains with such beautifully landscaped views, The beauty, the trees, the running streams, just a heavenly cruise.

The winding curves across the mountains, our memories to enjoy, Beneath the mystic skies lay new adventures that bring us joy.

Beautiful Smoky Mountains, turning green early every spring, A paradise to enjoy and admire from the seat of my Gold Wing.

In early spring, running waterfalls and spring flowers in full bloom, In the silence of a bright night you can almost touch the full moon.

The Smoky Mountains, every spring, share their all-new wonder, And we’re spellbound from the magic of the mystic spells that we’re now under.

So visit some attractions like Chimney Sweeps and Clingmans Dome, Cherish your memories of the Smokies—bring those memories home! ●

Other Members’ Smoky Mountain memories…Good friends (John and Linda Frank, GWRRA #103012, of OH-B3) joined us (Mike and Kelly Baldwin, GWRRA #159041, of OH-P2) for four days of fun riding around the Smoky Mountains Memorial Day weekend of last year. We rode on many great roads, and this photo was taken at the Cherohala Motorcycle Resort in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. It is always a pleasure visiting establishments that are created with only the motorcyclist in mind.

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