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November 2010 • Volume 33 Issue 11

ABOUT THE COVER

“Where’s Wingy” Contest Rules (SEE PAGE 77 for details.)

F e a t u r e s 8 Men, 8 Days: Our Travelogue South and Back, Part 2................................................................54 EdSets Presents “The ‘Real World’ of Motorcycle Audio”............................................................58 Electricity (Hopefully) Made Understandable, Part Three............................................................38 GA-J’s Ride—With a Military Twist—Part 1 ........................................................................................60 Holiday Gift Guide ..............................................................................................................................................66 Several Bike Lifts and Maintenance Products to Check Out ....................................................46 Teamwork Led Us to a Fun Walk Back in History ..........................................................................56 I n f o B y t e s East Tennessee Welcomes Wing Ding......................................................................................................53 INB Radio/TV (Internet) in Review ..........................................................................................................64 Product Report: Russell Cycle Products’ Dual “Day-Long” Saddle ........................................20 Lesson Learned: My Advice on Factory Cables ................................................................................14

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I am Sonne Hooper (GWRRA #124843, of Seabrook, Texas), and this photo was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway in September of 2008 as my wife Bertha and I were returning from visiting our daughter in Virginia. I ride a 2000 Black GoldWing SE with well over 100K miles on the odometer, and this photo was shot at the "Stone Fences" scenic overlook in Virginia where we found these beautiful trees. Living in South Texas, we seldom see such a colorful change, so it was a great treat!

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Acts of Kindness................................................................................22 Advertisers Listing ..........................................................................76 A Word from Your GWRRA Director ..................................7 Association Leader Listing ..........................................................81 Bragging Rights ..................................................................................18 Classifieds ..............................................................................................78 Events ......................................................................................................80 Finishing Touches ..............................................................................90 Golden Dealers ................................................................................34

WORD SEARCH PUZZLE November 2010

GWRRA Official Products..........................................................86 GWRRA/Rescue Application ....................................................69 Hall of Fame........................................................................................85 In Memoriam ......................................................................................85 In the Zone ............................................................................................4 International News & Views ......................................................16 Just Jokin’................................................................................................77 Motorcycle Goodies ......................................................................74 News Briefs..........................................................................................10

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D E P A R T M E N T S Product Previews ............................................................................12 Readers’ Responses ..........................................................................8 Readers’ Rides ....................................................................................88 Wing Ding 33 Application ..........................................................71 Wing Ding 33 Hotel & RV/Campsite List ........................73 Wing Ding 33 Hotel Map ..........................................................70 Wordsearch Puzzle ........................................................................76 Wordsearch Answers for Prior Month ..............................76 Workbench..........................................................................................24

ON-LINE • WING WORLD • NOVEMBER & DECEMBER username: wintertime • password: maintenance

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

Why Not Share the Wealth… of Next Year’s Roads to Wing Ding!

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ow, what to write about, what to write about… Believe it or not, it gets difficult after awhile to find a topic each month.

Let’s see, last month I told you about my personal highlights at this year’s Wing Ding (though I did fail to mention that I loved that the No Zone trailer was on-site and that I simply adored all the fine, friendly, and welcoming folks of Des Moines, Iowa).

And though appropriate this time of year, I do remember that just last fall we covered some info in regard to prepping our bikes for winter. The year before that, I’m pretty sure I shared some ideas of fun things to do over the non-riding season. So now what?!

Well, I hope you’ll humor me here, but I do believe I’ve thought of the perfect topic for this issue—next year’s Wing Ding!

Now I know, I know, it’s very early to start discussing next July’s international event. But please bear with me because the reasons I’m doing so could perhaps lighten the mood (at least of riders above or below the frost line) about having to start planning to put away your bike for the winter.

Consider this: Wing Ding will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee next year. And you know what that means—great roads to get there are a-waitin’! In fact, I’ve got to admit that I may be just as excited about the many, many winding roads that lead to Knoxville as I am about the convention itself. After all, Tennessee and its surrounding states contain some of the best twisties to be found in the U.S. Plus, I’m actually going to get the chance to ride (not fly) this time. (In regard to having to fly before, that’s a whole different subject I won’t get into, having to do with prior scheduling conflicts, etc.)

But anyway, I couldn’t be happier about GWRRA’s decision to hold Wing 4

Ding 33 in Knoxville, given the roads— and the wonderful B&Bs—that getting to the city may “require” of us.

So, in case you’re wondering what I’ll be doing this winter (and even if you’re not), I plan to carefully, somewhat laboriously, and all too anally pick my routes there and back. Yup, I plan to spend a large amount of time cozying up to some hot cocoa, pulling out the old RandMcNally (as I’ve mentioned before, I’m “old school” about a lot of things), and seeing what Mother Nature—and the U.S. Department of Transportation—has to offer in the way of back roads to the event.

Now here is my proposition to you if you are considering doing the same: Please consider sharing your accumulated wealth of knowledge with the rest of us, your fellow riders. I know that we tried this last year in preparation for Wing Ding in Des Moines, and there were several routes submitted (though only one or two were able to be used). But this time I think I’ve developed a more solid formula for this endeavor. It’s a clearer understanding of exactly what to submit. Here goes…

First, of course, find your suggested routes.

Next, please list your routes in the exact order from where you will be starting your trip. Please do this in a Word document (if emailed) or on a typewritten sheet (if sent via postal mail).

Next, send several high-resolution (at least 250KB or larger) jpg image files (if emailed) or as large (and as clearly focused) copies of photos (if sent via postal mail). These photos can be of anything you deem relevant, whether they are of photos you’ve actually taken along these routes, of good restaurants and hotels/motels/B&Bs along the way, etc. And of course, if possible, we’d love to see you and your bike in at least one of the photos. The only requirement is that either you (or your Co-Rider of course) must have taken the photo or that you gain, and submit, copyright permission from the actual photographer.

(In other words, please don’t simply pull images off of the Internet, as most images are copyrighted.)

Next, if you can do the same to provide maps of the route (just as you would with the photos), that would be awesome (though providing a map is not a requirement in order to be considered for publication).

Last, please use the wording “Routes to Wing Ding 33” in the subject line of your email (sent to editor@gwrra.org) or as part of the address line of your postal mail (sent to Editor, 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027). This will help me select out those entries and file them properly.

I hope you are as excited as I am about spending some of your soon-toarrive downtime scouting out roads to Wing Ding 33 in Knoxville. It just may help keep at bay some of those usual winter doldrums! ●

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A WORD FROM YOUR GWRRA DIRECTOR

The GWRRA Experience...

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ne of the phrases I use when talking about our great Association is “The GWRRA Experience”. Allow me to share with you what I think it is.

Lori and I enjoy our motorcycling adventures; North America has many beautiful places to visit, and we will spend our lifetime trying to see them all. To be able to enjoy the ride with others has made that experience even more fulfilling. We joined GWRRA because we wanted to share our travel experience with other motorcyclists.

We stayed in GWRRA, however, because our Chapter had many fun opportunities for us to be involved in.

In fact, GWRRA has been both a social and an educational experience for us. We have refined our riding skills, learned from role models, and have had friends who included us in their own experiences. They were our “dream makers”, providing us the insight, knowledge, and support we needed so that we could experience our dream of traveling the open road. This continues to be our GWRRA Experience.

Now, as has also been my and Lori’s experience, GWRRA has matured both in age and in attitude. I remember in the late ’90s, when trikes really started to hit the GWRRA scene, some Gold Wing riders were vocal about how they believed three wheels meant a bike was no longer a true Gold Wing. They insisted riders of trikes should not be considered full GWRRA Members.

About that same time, the Valkyrie was introduced, and the same argument ensued. Personally, I’ve never understood this argument. What was relevant to me was not whether or not a rider was on a factory-built Gold Wing, but rather that he or she shared the same values as me as a motorcyclist. And the right decision was made to consider them as full Members and to assimilate them into the Association.

They had shared values and made the same contribution as other Members to our GWRRA Experience. In fact, they even brought positive diversity to the equation.

Later, many of the former trike “naysayers” soon realized that converting to a trike would allow them to continue their love of the sport, despite physical limitations associated with the aging process. This has November 2010

been very beneficial because it allows those Members to continue to contribute to our GWRRA Experience.

We also have seen a rise over the last decade in our number of Lady Riders. As with Lori, many spouses have gotten off the back of the bike and onto their own. This has brought additional diversity to our Association, especially in our Officer Core.

Many of these ladies ride motorcycles other than Gold Wings, and it hasn’t mattered because they share our same values and have made valuable contributions to our Association. Once again, the GWRRA Experience has expanded, and we have benefited from it.

Here’s a fact: Our Membership is aging. We are starting to see many longtime Members decide that motorcycling has become too risky for them, and they’ve sold their motorcycles. However, they decide to continue their Membership in the Association because they share the same values we do and enjoy the fellowship of our Membership. When they renew, they are required to be known as “Associate” Members. Some find this disappointing, and I understand their disappointment. I wonder Why should their ‘status’ change just because they no longer ride? After all, their continued contributions will benefit the GWRRA Experience.

Most of my effort since becoming your Director has focused on unity. I have removed the Divisional roadblocks and allowed our Leadership to work effectively

as a Team. I have done my best to “Walk the Talk” and have informed our Directors at all levels how to empower their program leaders to get the job done. Our Association is open to all motorcyclists, regardless of the bike or trike they ride. Yet we title a non-Gold Wing owner as an Associate, someone different. To me, that contradicts what we are working toward.

All of this brings me to the crux of this article: Are we limiting the horizons of GWRRA by how we refer to those who ride other brands of motorcycles? Is it the motorcycle that defines the Member, or is it their values that define them? I believe it is their values and that they joined us because of our shared values.

The Gold Wing will always be the marque of the Association. I am a Gold Wing owner and, like the vast majority of our Membership, I’m proud of it. Certain Officer positions require those Members be Gold Wing owners. They are public representatives of our Gold Wing Association, so it makes sense and should remain the preferred requirement. However, some Chapters struggle to find Gold Wing owners to take on the role of Chapter Director.

Many of those same Chapters have Associate Members who share our same values, are qualified, energetic, and have a desire to take on that responsibility. Yet they are passed over because they are not a Gold Wing owner. Doesn’t this limit our potential for future growth and success?

Perhaps it is time we drop the “Associate” title and consider all who join GWRRA simply “Members”, regardless of the motorcycle they ride. Perhaps it is time that we become flexible and—on a case-bycase basis—allow non-Gold Wing owners to become Chapter Directors, thus benefiting the Chapter and the Association.

These are the things I ponder, and I would love to hear your thoughts as well.

As you enjoy your upcoming Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends, Lori and I wish you a blessed holiday. We are thankful for the friendships we have gained and the great GWRRA Experience we continue to have.

Director of GWRRA, Mike Stiger ●

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We reserve the right to edit or excerpt Readers’ Responses. Send typed, dated and signed letters to “Readers’ Responses,” Wing World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 850802450 or by email to editor@gwrra.org.

More on the Flight 93 Memorial Sharon, your editorial entitled “What Do You Want Most from Your Ride” (page 4, August 2010) was excellent. However, the “Finishing Touches” article “They Forever Speak Their Loudest In Memoriam” (page 85) was only half finished.

The permanent “Flight 93 Memorial” construction has started, but it needs donations to be completed. If interested, please send checks to: Gov Tom Ridge, Nat Honorary Co Chair Flight 93 National Memorial PO Box 96149 Washington DC 20090-6149 or to: www.honorflight93.org Thanks.

Bill Johnson GWRRA #214385 Burt, NY

Watching Your Back Sharon Stanley’s editorial in the September issue about watching your back (“Always Remember to Watch Your Back, Especially Nowadays”, page 4) could not have been more important in reminding all of us of the importance of being alert in all directions. In fact, doing so possibly saved my life just last year.

I was stopped on a busy suburban six-lane (three lanes each side) and was in the left-hand turning lane. I was waiting for the green left-turn arrow, and there was one car behind me.

In scanning around and behind me in the mirrors, I saw a car approaching at a very high rate of speed in our lane. It was much too fast; I knew it couldn’t stop in time.

With my hands set on the clutch and the throttle, I kept watching. Then, though I still had a red light, I started to move forward, away from the car behind me. I angled for the median.

Sure enough, a drunk driver hit the car behind me at full speed and propelled it toward me. I was still moving but not yet totally out of the way. I got rear-ended hard enough to smash the trunk on my GL1200.

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But I fortunately was able to keep the bike up.

Had I not been moving out of the way at the time, however, I can only imagine.

The car that had been behind me was totaled, and it wound up being me who called the police and the ambulance! In fact, the police were considerably surprised that I was the one who had called and who had come out of it unhurt.

I have been riding for 40 years (27 of them on Gold Wings), and I am thankful for the wisdom (and the alertness) of experience.

Adam Koons GWRRA #237682 Silver Spring, MD PS - Although insurance paid for the damages on my 1986 GL1200A, I could not find a Honda shop within 200 miles that would agree to do the repairs; I had to do them myself from parts I found on eBay and elsewhere. Also, after 24 years with that bike, I just moved to a new GL1800 last month!

Rethinking Our Current “Image” For some time now, I had been debating on whether or not to renew my Membership.

As an organization, we seem to have become settled and be our own worst enemy in promoting our “sport” and in drawing younger riders to us. Now it is both understandable and justifiable that our monthly magazine and our organization cater to its Membership. However, we also need to challenge ourselves to promote an attractive image to the young riders and to the riders of other brands.

We’ve all heard the stereotypical statement that a Gold Wing is a “Grandpa Machine”. It’s not, but that’s our image. If you haven’t heard it, come out of the closet and listen to the rest of the motorcycling community.

(Or, as I’ll explain later, just look at some of our magazine’s “Readers’ Responses”.)

When engaged in conversation at various events with other riders in the motorcycling community, I have found that if I explain (most unfortunately) that “I am not a Winger, I’m a motorcyclist who happens to ride a

Wing” it will break the ice and will then draw out questions of my bike’s handling and horsepower, and of my travels. My point is that I have to “get them past our image” in order to talk about our sport and the capabilities of our chosen ride.

Over the years, we have complained about the lack of having the younger segment of riders join our group, but do we really try? They want to know about how our machines can benefit them in their “sport of fun”. After all, that is the common fabric that holds all motorcycling communities together, and why all of us began riding in the first place. It really can serve to promote their interest in our group.

As I started to explain earlier, I had thoughts of non-renewal, especially after reading March’s “Readers’ Responses”. The whole “car tire debate” thing has become tiring. Yes, we most certainly need, as an organization, to educate our Members; it promotes safety and our group as a whole. But after awhile, you just feel like saying [to these Members] “Update your will, put bike tires on your car, and I’ll come to the funeral if you serve lunch”. Then also in March’s “Readers’ Responses”, a Member’s response letter during the anti-helmet discussion…[well, it just led me to wonder] What do our ramblings about bruised feelings and car tires say about us as a group? What image does it project and promote to other riders?

The good news is that I started off this letter by saying that I had thoughts of nonrenewal, but then I looked at the cover of our 2010 Gold Book. And there it was—a simple picture, but an “image projected” of someone actually enjoying the universal appeal of our sport: Fun, skill, and a greathandling bike. And there was a motorcyclist who happens to ride a Wing!

So sign me up for another year! All organizations need to be challenged in order to grow. My intent here is simply to challenge and begin the discussion, not to offend anyone. If you are offended, however, maybe that means that at least you’re thinking about [what I’ve written].

Rod Dawsey GWRRA #182937 Ocala, FL ● Wing World

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“Where’s Wingy” Contest Winner for September Issue Congratulations go to Joyce Rist of Yazoo City, Mississippi for finding “Wingy” (seen here) on page 59 of the September 2010 issue.

Wingy was located in the article’s opening photo (on the right-hand foot peg of the far right Wing).

Joyce won $50; and you could, too! Just search for Wingy— he’ll be located (most often, but not always) within the editorial text or photos—and send in your entry. (For complete rules and eligibility requirements, see page 77 of this issue.)

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West Virginia Bed & Breakfast Association, “Not enough people realize what our servicemen and women face on a day-to-day basis, in addition to those who have already put their lives on the line for our country. We are happy for them to stay with us as we celebrate Veterans Day.” Reservations need to be made directly with the participating inns, which can be found on the Internet, at www.bnbsforvets.org.

A valid military or Veterans Administration ID will be required for each reservation. Each participating Bed & Breakfast is making at least one room available on the night of November 10, and availability is limited to a first-come, first-served basis.

Thomas Shepherd Inn in Shepherdstown, West Virginia secured a domain name and created the website to enable Veterans to locate a participating Bed & Breakfast. For more information on the promotion, go to www.bnbsforvets.org.

Bed & Breakfasts Nationwide Honor Vets this Veterans Day New Region B Directors Announced Participating B&B: Ahern’s Belle of the Bends Bed and Breakfast in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

As many motorcyclists know, Bed & Breakfasts are a wonderful and welcome lodging along their travels. They offer comfortable beds, hot showers, great food, and often will have offstreet or enclosed parking for your beautiful machines. Their owners/innkeepers also often know the best motorcycle routes and restaurants—very important information for a biker!

Well, many of these Bed & Breakfasts are honoring the men and women who have served, or are now serving, in the U.S. Military. On November 10, 2010—in honor of Veterans Day and so that the Veteran(s) will be on-site for any activities—over 250 Bed & Breakfasts in 39 States (including Alaska and Hawaii) are providing a minimum of one room, free-of-charge, to anyone with a valid Military ID or a valid Veterans Administration ID. (The ID will be required at check-in.)

The program was started in 2009 by the West Virginia Bed & Breakfast Association. “We just wanted to say ‘thank you’ to the courageous men and women from our armed forces”, says Kathleen Panek, owner of the Gillum House Bed & Breakfast in Shinnston, West Virginia, originator of the concept, and author of this article. “These are trying times for anyone serving, or who has served, and a good night’s rest is our way to say ‘thank you’.

It also gives us the opportunity to honor the unsung heroes—the spouses of our military, who make it possible for them to serve without the added worry about the home front.”

“This is the best way for us to honor this country’s military members”, adds Joanna Reeves, owner of A Nature’s Song Bed & Breakfast in Mannington, West Virginia and President of the 10

Says Director of GWRRA, Mike Stiger: “The International Team and I are pleased to announce the appointment of Ed and Dottie Bahrenburg as the Region B Directors. They are an outstanding couple, and we know their exemplary service to GWRRA will be continued as Region B Directors. The following is a brief history of Ed and Dottie’s distinguished service to the Membership of GWRRA: Ed and Dottie have been GWRRA Members since March of 1999. Since then, they have recruited 28 people. Positions they’ve held include: 1999, joined and became Chapter Treasurer; 2000, Assistant Chapter Director and Chapter Couple; 2000 – 2008, District Webmaster (Developed first NY District Web Site); 2001 – 2003, Chapter Director and New York District Couple of the Year (2001); 2002 – 2007, New York District Trainers; 2002 – Present, Rider Education Seminar Presenter; 2003 – 2007, Northeast Region Trainers; 2006, Master Instructors for Leadership Training; 2006 – 2009, New York District Directors; 2009 – Present, Northeast Region Trainers; 2010, NY Chapter Y Couple of the Year.

Please join us in congratulating the Bahrenburgs as the new Region B Directors. Their contact information is: Ed and Dottie Bahrenburg, (607) 427-8777 (cell), gwrra.ed.dottie@gmail.com.” ●

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LOWER WING PRODUCTS’ SUSPENSION LOWERING BRACKET

BEFORE 1-1/4” drop - 2005

AFTER 1-1/4” drop - 2009

Lower Wing Products’ says its Suspension Lowering Bracket (patent pending) is the ideal product for those looking to fit their GL1800 Honda Gold Wing.

“Short people want to ride a Wing too!” states Tom Smith, President and Owner of Lower Wing Products, LLC. Smith, an ex-road racer and journeyman machinist who desired to ride his GL1800 with more confidence.

Smith, who says he is “vertically challenged” at 5’ 6” did not want to be at a stoplight and moving back and forth, unbalanced. “I was tired of “tippy toes” and wanted a better ride with increased handling, so I decided that lowering the bike was the best option,” he says. With the motivation to have a smoother and safer ride, Smith designed a GL1800 Honda Suspension Lowering Bracket, which he originally made only to use for himself.

“Once others saw how much of a difference even one inch makes, along with handling capabilities, the bracket started selling itself,” states Smith. The suspension lowering bracket lowers the bike 3/4”, 1”, or 11/4” under stock height. It is made from 6061 Billet aluminum and, says Smith, is tested and proven even stronger than the original Honda bracket. (Also, center stands are available that are redesigned to give almost 1/2” more ground clearance than stock center stands.)

Smith says installation is easy, with instructions available at www.lowerwingproducts.com and/or with assistance from a mechanic.

After traveling the country to various bike shows with the Lower Wing Product’s Suspension Lowering Bracket, Smith says he encountered an overwhelmingly positive response to his product.

All Lower Wing Products are made in the USA. Please visit www.lowerwingproducts.com for more information about the company’s suspension lowering bracket and other products.

BIKEMP3.COM’S GL2WAY MODULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Pete Elvin, owner of BikeMP3.com, explains the many-fold purposes of the company’s new GL2WAY Modular Communication System. The most important, he says, being that—for under $500—it can deliver a fully integrated CB radio that functions identically to the GL1800 factory unit.

“This represents a significant savings over the OEM product,” says Pete. “But there’s more. Not only is it a CB, it can also be used to integrate an aftermarket GPS for non-navigation bikes. It delivers the audio 12

from the GPS into the CB circuit so that, no matter what you’re listening to on the audio system, you will never miss those important turn-byturn directions. But there’s still more: The unit also integrates other types of two-way radio, such as ‘Family Service Radios’ that are becoming popular with some of the riders groups, at the same time as the CB.” How much extra does this integration cost? Well, on average just under $30 for the cables.

“[Also,] some riders can’t stretch to the cost of a fully integrated CB radio for just the odd occasion on which they ride with a group,” Pete continues, “so you can just buy our module and connect a handheld CB set to it on a channel and have it integrate to the bike controls. Then you’re good to go. If you like, at a later date, you can add the fully integrated module for a very reasonable cost.”

For more information, visit BIKEMP3.com or call (702) 465-4066. Pete adds that, if you tell them you found the information in Wing World, they promise to beat any competitor’s published price by 10% plus ship for free anywhere in the U.S.

AUTUMNRIDERS’ SIX WING EMBROIDERY DESIGNS Ever since AutumnRiders began selling custom embroidered motorcycle shirts in 2002, it says the Gold Wing has been its most popular single model. Now the company offers six Wing designs—from the GL1000 to the GL1800 and two trikes—to choose from.

The company says it will embroider the apparel of your choice with the design you choose in the color you choose. There are 73 different thread colors to match the color of your Wing’s paint, and there’s no minimum order. Just go to AutumnRiders.com, create your custom shirt or other apparel, and check out.

“Want even more customization?” asks the company. “Just add text to the design, be it your GWRRA Chapter, your Wing’s name, or anything else spelled out.”

The company says its designs are incredibly detailed and have a 3D look that makes them stand out. Most designs have 12,000 to 14,000 stitches, they add, so you can see the AutumnRiders difference.

In addition to short and long-sleeved denim shirts, the full line of AutumnRiders apparel includes baseball caps, long and short-sleeved polo and T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and much more.

For more information, visit AutumnRiders.com or call (508) 540-3273. ● Wing World

This exciting new product from J&M will plug directly into the CD music input plug on all 2001-2010 Honda Gold Wing audio systems, allowing you to store and play up to 884 MP3 song tracks from your music library on a single SD card, (exact # of song track storage and playback will vary depending on model year of the GL-1800) replacing the Honda CD changer, at a fraction of the cost.

You can insert an SD card or USB thumb-drive with your favorite MP3 music files stored, and toggle thru song after song using your existing handlebar audio system controls.

Control head mounts down into the base inside the tail trunk, in place of the CD changer.

A 4GB SD card is now included with this item, preloaded with 14 sample MP3 song tracks, formatted & inserted into 6 folders (5 folders plus the root) and can be used not only for testing after the initial installation, but can be further loaded by the user with their favorite song tracks.

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MY ADVICE ON FACTORY CABLES

By Bill McIlrath, GWRRA Life Member #22638, of Bethel, Connecticut (AUTHOR’S NOTE: If you own an 1800 Wing and find you are not interested in this article and/or don’t like the direction you think it’s taking, please at least read the last paragraph!)

I’ve heard recently of at least three owners of 1800 Wings who have suffered a broken throttle cable. What I’ve found is that you can get somewhere without it—if you really have to—but I don’t recommend it. Let me explain…

Lyn and I were 80 to 90 miles from home on our way back from Americade in Lake George, New York when I twisted the throttle to accelerate. Unfortunately, it twisted freely. That said, we were on Interstate 87, south of Albany, New York, and on cruise control, so we just continued on.

Now we usually stop at the last rest area before we switch onto I-84 for home, and we decided to do so again. We figured as long as we didn’t run into a traffic jam (and we didn’t), we’d be fine. Plus, past experience with Honda motorcycles told me there are two throttle cables, a “pull” and a “return”. So, I figured, Maybe I can use the return as a temporary pull just to get home. That’s when I started to tear the bike apart in the rest area parking lot.

The “Not Recommended” Roadside Surgery The cables route around the steering head and down to the left side of the throttle body, beneath the air box. To get there, you have to do everything involved with changing the air filter. This includes removing the seat, dash trim, top shelter, cruise control controller, and top of the air box.

When you remove the filter, you’ll see there are four screws that secure the box. (Warning!: When you pull out the air box, four air hoses will pull off the bottom of the air box. More on this later.)

At this point, I had come to the “business end” of the throttle cables. In my opinion, the factory service manual is woefully lacking on information concerning the whole system, but what lay before me included a rounded box that houses a cruise control disable switch (that kicks in if you twist the throttle backwards when the cruise is active). And that’s when I had a rude awakening: THERE IS NO WAY TO USE THE RETURN CABLE AS A PULL CABLE! [So I intentionally over-tightened the cruise control actuator cable to prevent the throttle from closing.] Then I increased the idle to 2500 RPM and “slapped” the bike back together, even throwing some of it in the trailer. With this increase in the idle speed, I figured we could shift through the gears and get the speed of our Wing up to the minimum needed to accelerate with the cruise control.

[PLEASE NOTE: Jacking up the idle rpm to 2500 is very dangerous, especially if one has to apply maximum braking while the bike is in that condition.]

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Our Harrowing “Test Run” After I finished, we hopped back on the bike, pointed the front wheel toward the exit, shifted gears, and merged with the flow of traffic at highway speed. It was successful...so far anyway.

Several miles later, we switched roads, and the bike made it fine through the toll booth (with EZ Pass; full stop not required), and headed east. The big test would be the next toll, since there I knew the road inclines almost immediately after paying the toll.

Making the most of the available RPMs, we again got up to the requisite speed and did the “push-button acceleration trick” uphill.

Luckily, with little difficulty (but possibly a few broken traffic laws) we ended up within shouting distance of home.

The Final (Real) Push Home Now there are three ways up to our house, but they are all uphill.

A phone call to our daughter earlier had three of her friends already there to help push the bike uphill.

First we had to disconnect the Bushtec trailer and bolt it to the hitch of Lyn’s Jeep to tow it home. Then we had to unload the saddlebags and trunk to lighten the bike’s load. Then, after riding the bike around the block and into an alley (with two friends to block the traffic at the other end), the Wing and I managed to get up enough speed to crest the hill and head into the garage.

Lesson Learned Okay, so it worked for me. And I’m guessing that, if you are mechanically inclined and very much in need of getting somewhere without the usable throttle, it could possibly work for you. However, that said, I am not recommending you try it.

Why? First of all, you will not have the ability to quickly accelerate in order to avoid a possible crash or other accident. Second, remember the air box? You will need to spend another hour or so raising the front of the fuel tank and generating slack in the drain hose behind the lower cover of the left cylinder head in order to reattach the four hoses. Third, the primary throttle cable has two adjustment points, and the middle one is very hard to find, both on the bike and in the manual. (In fact, it was a kink in the area of the middle adjustment point that caused the wear, and ultimate failure, of our cable.)

By the way, this cable needs to be lubricated at least as frequently as called for in the maintenance schedule. Is this a design issue? I don’t know. For the 2001 model year, the part number is 17910-MCA000. I have no idea how many other years use it. Since this particular cable failure, I have been running a “higher quality” aftermarket cable without the middle joint. (However, this is something else I don’t recommend, and I’m not anxious to have to replace it.)

Lesson Learned So what is the point of all these things I don’t recommend? Simply that I have now learned that I will never again travel without a spare of all three factory cables in my trailer. ●

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Crossing the Oceans for Wing Ding 32!

Judged Best GL1500 in Australia in 2009—Yours for the Taking!

(Photo by Sharon Stanley.)

Lots of Overseas Delegates—especially from the small country of New Zealand—attended a luncheon in their honor at Wing Ding 32, including: Front Row (L to R): Nettie and Richard Woodland of Uckheld, UK; Monika and Garry Childs of Inglewood, NZ; Paul and Marguerite Storey of Huntly, NZ; Stan and Eunice Weir of Methuen, NZ; and Lady Julia Lord of London, UK. Back Row (L to R): Karin and Juergen Petri of Saulheim, Germany; David Harding of Auckland, NZ; Vivienne Lyons of Blenheim, NZ; Janis and Peter Moore of New Plymouth, NZ; Jim Clarke of Putaruru, NZ; Steve and Jude Beck of Stratford, NZ; and Global Affairs Director Peter Russell.

Le Chapitre “D” à l’Honneur à l’Americade 2010 (Chapter “D” Honored at Americade 2010) French: Diane Bibeau et “Cocotte” accompagnée du président de Cycle Care, commanditaire official: Premiere Place, Categorie Honda Shadow 2010—en plus d’avoir remporter la Première Place “Most Creative en 2009”.

English translation: Diane Bibeau and “Cocotte” with the president of Cycle Care, official sponsor. First Place, Honda Shadow 2010—on top of winning 1st Place “Most Creative in 2009”.

(Submitted by Michel Laflamme, Directeur le Chapitre “D”, StHubert and Bob Pinet, Region K Director.)

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This is a photo, taken atop Mt. Sugarloaf in Newcastle NSW on the east coast of Australia, of our (Hilton Steel and Kim Presbury) bike.

This 1988 Gold Wing is the first year of Honda’s six-cylinder Gold Wings. Our Phantom Grey GL1500, with 239,000 kms on the clock, is the current national title holder of Australia’s Best GL1500.

I have entered this bike in one other show, which it also won.

This bike has been owned and meticulously maintained by an American Honda factory-trained Gold Wing technician, and I am so confident of the mechanical integrity of this machine, that I am happy to offer a 6 month/10,000 km warranty on engine and drive train components. This bike has never been in an accident and has never, in fact, even fallen over (touch wood).

I have changed every component on this bike from the original 1988 to the more cosmetically pleasing components from the 19982000 models (except for the mufflers and the side covers). This includes the handlebar controls (now lit), the seat and passenger backrest, the headlight, the front blinkers, the radio, the rear taillight, the front engine guards, and the front exhaust covers with the factory foot warmers.

I have also added the three optional Genuine Honda spoilers to the lower saddlebags, the lower trunk, the upper trunk (now lit), Genuine Honda stainless steel side cover and saddlebag protectors, the factory CB radio, the passenger controller for volume and CB control, the vertically adjustable factory passenger board mounts, and the later model gold badges.

I have added aftermarket chrome accessories such as the lower cowl, the side covers near your feet, the cold and hot air vents, wide style adjustable chrome levers, Küryakyn Iso-Grips, Küryakyn highway pegs, CB control accent, air compressor control accent, and a rear rack. I have replaced the factory pegs and passenger floorboards with Küryakyn Transformer boards, which allow the passenger even more adjustability on those long stretches. I put the rider’s floorboards on for cosmetic proportionality. The tires are in excellent condition, and the brake pads are new front and back. I have chromed the valve covers, the lower front and rear exhaust and muffler covers, the side stand, the centre stand, and the antenna mounts.

I have also added a 15-function remote control, which allows you to cycle the LED and neon lights through a series of flashing and blinking options. It has a rider’s backrest and a towbar. The bike also has a fully integrated TomTom Rider 2 GPS system.

I guarantee that you won’t find a more loved or loaded GL1500 anywhere in Australia! If interested, please contact me at hsteel53@optusnet.com.au.

(Submitted by Hilton Steel, GWRRA #267061, of Hamilton, NSW, Australia.) ● Wing World

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

MORE THAN NAMES ON THE WALL On a recent visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., we found this note (see photo) at the Wall from a man remembering a fallen comrade. I could only imagine the anguish that moved Matt to write this note.

Myself a vet, I stood there at the Wall and was overcome with a flood of emotions. I remembered the young men who were my classmates, teammates in Little League, and family and friends who gave their all. I thought of the hopes and dreams they—and their families and friends as well—never saw, and would continue to never see, come true. I thought of the loss of one of our nation’s greatest assets—a large portion of its next generation.

“More than Just a Name on the Wall” (a song by The Statler Brothers) kept running through my mind. I was so moved while there that I knew I would never be able to put it all into words…and this is but a pitiful attempt to do so.

The Wall is so many different things to so many different people.

The depths of human emotions there are a very hard thing to ponder, due to the complexities involved. Everyone visiting the Wall has personal reasons for going there and will experience it in a different way.

This was my second visit, and it was far more difficult than my first one.

New depths of sorrow, and a feeling of great loss, bubbled up from deep inside me this time. Maybe it is just maturity, but I see things so much differently now. To add to those feelings, my wife found her uncle’s name on this visit.

More than 58,000 Americans put their futures, their dreams, their hopes, and their aspirations on hold to do their duty when our country called them into service. These heroes did not run off to Canada, despite the great unpopularity of the war; they gave their all. I remember the war protesters, Hanoi Jane, and the pelting with rotten fruit and vegetables—along with the hurled insults and verbal abuse—that our troops were “welcomed home” with (if, of course, they had managed to survive their tour of duty).

While at the Wall, I met a lady at the entranceway. Her name is Monica Harvey, and she is from Stapleton, Nebraska. She approached me to ask if I was a veteran. When I told her yes, she asked if she could give me a hug. Then she handed me a small heart pin with a Band-Aid engraved in the center of it. She explained to me that it was a small token of appreciation from a grateful nation for my service to our country. She added that it was long past due time that someone said “Thank you” and “Welcome home big Brother, from little Sis”.

All I can say is that I broke down like a three dollar watch, remembering my family and friends and that dark time in our country’s history. I couldn’t speak. Monica stayed there the whole time we 18

were at the Wall, and I saw her approaching men in my age group and asking them the same thing and giving them pins.

After we had made our walk along the Wall and visited the beautiful bronze statues, we headed back to the Lincoln Memorial to catch our tour bus. But first I went back to Monica to tell her “Thank you”. She hugged me again, then sang me a song which I had never heard before. It was called (you might have guessed it) “Welcome Home Big Brother, from Little Sis”.

Well, just when I thought I’d had “the watch” put back together again, she once more shattered it. All I could manage to say was “Thank you. You’re an angel.”

The unsung heroes of our country have always risen for the cause of freedom. From Bunker Hill to Yorktown; Goliad to San Jacinto; Normandy to Berlin; Pusan to Inchon; Saigon to Hue; Kuwait to Baghdad; Qandahar to Kabul; they’ve been there.

Wherever oppression and tyranny raise their heads, an American soldier is just as likely to be found, defending those who cannot defend themselves. When they call for help, we come to their aid.

Sometimes we ask ourselves why, but the truth is that it is just the right thing to do. So we do it.

Willie Nelson sings a song that says his heroes have always been cowboys. Well, my heroes have always been the American fighting men (and women). Some of them are men from our Texas Chapter N2 like Paul Rich, Jim Flournoy, J.R. Ragley, Jim “Hollywood” Fleming, Jerry Barnett, Steve Seligman, Mark Smith, and so many others. I have known, through the years, who put aside for a season some personal aspirations in order to don a uniform in service to our country.

But my admiration doesn’t stop there, it also goes to the men and women who serve here at home: Our police and firemen and others.

And one of the things I admire about the Gold Wing Road Riders Association—and something that makes me glad to be a Member—is that I see these values reflected at gatherings and rallies.

The Pledge of Allegiance and the recognition of these heroes are things that we should never forget. I believe that the nation that forgets those who give service in defense of that nation is a nation that will soon perish.

So even with all of our nation’s troubles or “shortcomings” now and in the past, I’m still glad to be an American. And I’m still proud to have served my country.

(Submitted by Steve Fleming, SSGT (former) United States Air Force, 1969-73, Texas Chapter N2, 2006 – present.) ● Wing World

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Riding the Whole “Day-Long”

By Bill McIlrath, GWRRA Life Member #22638, of Bethel, Connecticut This is a follow-up to an article that appeared in the April 2010 issue of Wing World (page 40) called “Aftermarket Seats and Other Riding Comforts: How Finding the Right Aftermarket Seat was Priceless to Us!” You may or may not recall that, at the time, I had placed an order for a Russell Cycle Products’ Dual “Day-Long™” saddle and was awaiting its arrival.

Well, it arrived, and I am now here to give you a product report on this seating option. But first, let’s review a few reasons one might want to consider the comfort level of his or her motorcycle seating to begin with.

in the angle of the legs after raising the seat; obviously it is not my normal riding attire).

These photos demonstrate the difference resulting from raising the seat height 1 1/2 inches. I accomplished this by cutting a block of 2-inch-thick foam to place on top of the stock seat, allowing for 1/2 inches of compression of the softer stock seat.

Besides giving me a better view of the road and a better angle at the knee, it also reduced the amount of my body weight where the leg rests on the edge of the seat.

All of these considerations, and much more, were discussed with Russell Cycle Products prior to my placing an order for a new seat.

Why Consider Your Seating Comfort?

When was the last time you sat on a motorcycle seat and thought “I could ride on this seat all day long?” When you sit on your current seat, do you think it too hard, too soft, or just uncomfortable? If so, maybe you need a different seat.

For example if after riding for awhile you find there are sore spots where you and your seat meet, there are a few things to consider. First: Could they be caused by what you wear while you ride? When the sore spot appears, reach down to where it hurts and see if there is a seam in your clothing there.

Bicycle riders know the value of a good pair of “bike shorts”.

Variations of these are available for use on motorcycles, and their thin seams do provide an advantage to long-distance motorcycling comfort. In fact, clothing can make or break riding comfort.

Next, you need to look at your riding position. Having multiple places to put your feet on a long ride is important for comfort as well as for breaking up the monotony.

As for how firm the saddle is, while there are extremes, the real issue is support. When seated for prolonged periods of time, your body needs to be properly supported. Back support, lumbar support, a seat that positions you for the proper leg positions while supporting the weight of most of your body—all of these things need to be looked at.

Consider the angle of the legs in these two photos (most noticeable is the position of the knee). You can see that the leg in the left-hand photo is almost 90 degrees while the photo on the right shows the leg at slightly less of an angle. (By the way, this clothing was worn to more clearly demonstrate the change 20

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Did Russell Cycle Products Deliver?

I was waiting by the curb as UPS delivered our “Day-Long” seat.

The contents were carefully unpacked and spread out on the floor; everything was there and exactly as ordered. There were two pair of custom-made passenger armrests. I had asked them to make stainless steel bases with 3/4 inches of rigid foam added on top. Since they were unique, my curiosity was piqued as to how the vinyl would be stitched. Nothing had been specified by Russell Cycle Products.

What I found was that, although from the top they all looked the same, on the bottoms were four threaded holes in a diamond pattern near one end. When unwrapped, the first two had the seam on the right, or inside, surface of the rest. The other pair was stitched on the opposite side.

From my previous dealings with Russell (I had owned another of their seats years earlier), it would have surprised me had they not been made in this “mirror image”.

Also, since they were unable to staple the vinyl on the bottom, they had to rivet. I was already aware of the need to do this, but what wasn’t expected was the black velour fabric affixed to the bottom. It provided a very nice finish that covered the rivets. And this attention to detail is how it was with everything I had ordered.

Close inspection of the seat showed that all of its workmanship was flawless. There was not a single visible missing stitch or loose thread.

First Test Run With everything installed, we were pleased at how the whole package made our bike look better.

Soon, after having had enough riding time to fully break in the saddle, my wife Lyn and I were looking forward to our trip to Americade in Lake George, New York as the real test of the seat.

Now, if one thing is guaranteed to ruin the comfort of any motorcycle seat, it’s rain. Put the rain cover on the seat, add rain suits, and you can forget about a reliable test. (More than likely, you’ll end up sliding around on the seat and probably tensing up your muscles due to concern for the wet road traction.) So it is understandable that—due to rain on our trip—parts of our 200mile journey there (plus a long day on the scavenger hunt) were neither fun nor comfortable.

As for testing the seat on our ride home, well, that was going well until the throttle cable broke mid-trip. From there, our thoughts were instead focused on just getting home safely.

However, it did give us the opportunity to test out the rain cover for the seat and drivers backrest, another for the trunk rest, and one for each of the armrests.

I’m pleased to report that all of these were well-made and fit with extra material so that they did not stretch when weight was applied. Unlike other rain covers I’ve had with straps that tore off the first time I tried to use them, this seat cover was elasticized all the way around, including the passenger lumbar support. It fit under the edges of the seat and covered everything. (A quick note here is that, for its use, you need to open the trunk and wrap the seat and trunk rest covers all the way around to ensure protection.

You can avoid having the trunk open if you are in the rain but, unless you have a passenger on the bike, the wind may try to pull them off.) The covers even came packed in a matching storage pouch that was in a Ziploc bag for protection in transit.

Second Test Run and Conclusion Until leaving for Wing Ding 32 this summer, the most important part of testing the seat had eluded me. But then, the GWRRA convention gave me the perfect opportunity—from my home in Bethel, Connecticut to Des Moines, Iowa and back—to really test the comfort of the seat.

I’m happy to say that, as I write this article, it has now been 24 hours since Wing Ding 32 ended, and I am pleased with the results.

After Wing Ding, Bob and Chris Wilson and I hit the road for Solon, Iowa, about 120 miles from Des Moines, as soon as we could. That morning, Bob and I did the 400 miles to Marion, Indiana.

In all, in the last 12 days I’ve ridden 2,200-plus miles on the seat, including three 400-mile days. I’m excited with the improvement this seat provides when compared to prior seats on this Wing. Though there have been moments of discomfort, I have to attribute most of those to the clothing I was wearing (just before going to press, I quantified this statement by doing 400 miles in 6.5 hours wearing pants with no seams, and there were no sore spots) and staying on the bike for longer periods of time than one should without taking breaks to stretch one’s legs and maintain alertness.

With my previous two seats, there had been days when I would notice sore spots during even my 15-minute ride home from work. But now I can sit on the Wing for over two hours and, after a quick 10-minute break, get right back on and ride in comfort for another hour or more.

The final result is that Lyn and I are both pleased with the new seat. Russell Cycle Products has again met, or exceeded, our every expectation.

For further information about the Day-Long seat, contact Russell Cycle Products at www.Day-Long.com.

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“Pay It Forward” Was All They Asked On May 28 of this year I, Tom Picard, and my wife, Ann, headed to our niece’s wedding in Clarendon, Texas (60 miles east of Amarillo) from Tucson, Arizona. It was 895 miles, and we got there safe and sound with no problems.

This was our first long trip on our 2003 Gold Wing with a Starlight 19 trailer, and I had checked and doublechecked everything to ensure there were no problems.

The Sunday morning after the wedding, we left Texas and headed back to Tucson. To break up the trip a little, we had plans to stop in Ruidoso, New Mexcio. But when we got about 20 miles outside of Roswell, New Mexico, we started to feel some vibration coming from the rear end of the bike. So I slowed it down a little and limped it into Roswell.

There, I pulled into a gas station to fill up with gas and to check out the vibration. I checked the air pressure and found it to be 9 psi low, so I topped it off. I discovered, however, that was not the cause of the vibration. So we got a room at the Best Western and put the bike on the center stand.

Upon inspecting it closer, I found a nasty bulge on the left sidewall of the rear tire. My daughter’s family was following me in a car, so we right away went looking for a motorcycle shop to find out about getting a tire. But as you know, that Monday was the 31st of May— Memorial Day—and all the shops were closed until Tuesday. (And believe me, as a military man myself, I know the importance of honoring our troops that have fallen for our freedoms.)

My Dad, who is also a Wing rider, had told me about GWRRA and had given me some of his older books. Well, out of one of his Gold Books, I found the name Jim Richards and his phone number, so I gave him a call.

Jim informed me that he would see what he could find. About 10 minutes later, he called back and told me he had a few irons in the fire and was waiting to hear back. But wouldn’t you know that, about this same time, my cell phone went dead and I had to charge it. In the meantime, I decided to take the kids across the street to get some food in them. While waiting for the order to be filled, I went back to the room to get my phone.

When I came back out of the room, lo and behold, there were Jim and Pauline Richards waiting for me! Not only that, but they had the solution to my problem. They had found a rear wheel with a tire mount22

ed on it, and they said that it had about 2-3,000 miles of life left on it. Jim said it belonged to a gentleman named Henry Grimm and that he would just swap the wheels with me so that I could get down the road.

Wow, I was amazed. We set up a time to meet in the morning to go get the wheel so that I could change it out then.

(We could have done it that evening, in fact, but I had the family across the street eating and it was getting dark.

However, I did not want to be trying to do it in the dark; I wanted to ensure we got it done right with a fresh mind it the morning.)

Like clockwork with military precision, Jim was at my room at 6:30 a.m. to pick me up to see Mr. Grimm. We got to Henry Grimm’s place and got the tire down and aired it up. This tire was in great shape— definitely better than I could have ever imagined. Then he even loaned me the socket, extension, ratchet, and cheater bar to take off the wheel.

I tried to give him some money, but Henry refused and just told me to “Pay it forward”.

Jim and I loaded the items in the truck and off to the motel we went. We had a great conversation during the ride, and I told him I was going to lay the Wing on its side and pull the wheel out of the bottom (I had looked it up on the Internet, and it looked really simple to do).

Jim seemed really interested to help with the wheel/tire change, and it all went really smoothly. We had the bike back up on the center stand in no time. Again, I tried to give him something for his troubles, but he never accepted more than a handshake and asked me to “Pay it forward”.

I told my wife about how helpful they were and how they extended their arms to me. She said, “Tom, you would have done the same. You are always helping others out and refusing compensation from others.”

These people from the Roswell New Mexico Chapter went over and above in the time of my need for help. I would like to say a big “Thank You” to them. Also, I’d like to let them know that I am glad to “Pay it forward” and that “It makes me a little prouder to be an American knowing that there are people like you out there”. Thanks again!

Thomas V. Picard, WL-10, DAF Fabrication Branch MXDPCA / 309th AMARG DMAFB AZ 85707 ●

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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.

Shim Tool Question Hi Stu, I’m about to refurbish a ’89 GL1500 engine with broken valves. The bike has about 50,000 miles on the meter and another guy put the register together wrong. I was lucky enough to save one engine head but have to change the other one.

On the right cylinder head there were three broken valves and also one broken valve guide. On the left cylinder head there was only one broken valve.

The thing I need is to make a “Shim selection tool” to adjust the hydraulic valve adjusters. This will help me to decide how many shims I need on each valve adjuster. Do you know the length of this tool (OEM number is 07974-MG90000)?

And at last, I’m happy about this “Workbench” department. It has helped me a lot of times.

Geir Harry Ressem GWRRA #277423 Malm, Norway Geir, the shim selection tool is a very precise instrument. Because you’re going to invest significant time and money to rebuild the engine’s top end, wouldn’t it be a good idea to do it correctly? My advice is to order the factory tool—you obviously have the part number.

Stu

$450 to buy two more wiring harnesses to adapt the audio to my intercom; these also would include hookup for a CD player, an MP3 player, a radar detector, and cell phone.

The problem is that I only want to hear the GPS over the intercom and would really not like to spend $450 extra unless necessary.

When the bike was purchased new, it came with a 12-inch, 3-wire cord with a white plug on the end which plugs right into a white 3-terminal plug located in the left fairing pocket. According to a manual I looked at, this receptacle on the bike is audio. The other end of this 12-inch wire has a male plug which matches and plugs right into a female connector coming from the GPS which is marked “Audio Output”. I have not tried this yet; I want to wait to hear what you have to say.

Hope this is enough info. Thanks for whatever you can offer.

William Mitchell GWRRA #23243 Estelline, SD Bill, you can hear the Zumo’s audio (GPS prompts, media player) by using that cable and selecting AUX on your bike’s radio. When mounted in its motorcycle cradle, it’s possible that the 3.5 mm output jack on the unit may be disabled. In that case, you’ll need to connect to the audio out jack that’s part of the cradle’s wiring harness.

Stu

More Money for Wiring Harnesses?

Stu, I’m hoping you can help me. I have a 2008 Wing on which I am installing a Garmin Zumo 660 GPS. The kit has all the mountings and wiring harnesses for motorcycle and auto application.

I’ve been told I have to spend another 24

Runs Hot on Steep Grade Greeting and salutations Stu. I have a problem.

My Honda 2007 1800 Gold Wing (triked with Lehman) runs hot on steep grade. It doesn’t happen except with being at lower MPH,

climbing. Someone has suggested backing off behind someone and then accelerating. Can do, but my concern is that this is eventually going to cause a problem.

Someone also suggested that the fan for the 1800 is a problem. Anyway, I was just wondering if you had any other advice, reassurances, etc. I keep thinking of my wonderful bike, which I love, dying somewhere and someone shaking their finger at me and saying “You should have…”.

Thanks for any feedback you might have.

Via email, Joy Tyson Joy, I receive a lot of letters like yours from trike owners, especially ones here in Arizona, and especially from those who don’t quite understand the relationship between engine rpm and horsepower. Your engine may develop around 100 horsepower at 5500 RPM, but not at the RPM you’re likely using while climbing those steep grades at slow speeds. My hunch is that you’re riding in overdrive (5th gear) the entire time. And at the RPM I suspect you see in those conditions, your engine may be developing only 60 horsepower or so. So, your problem isn’t from riding at low MPH on steep grades. It’s caused by riding steep grades at low MPH while in overdrive. Your bike has five transmission gear ratios, each designed to keep the engine well within its useable powerband at any given road speed. Though a car with automatic transmission would automatically downshift to meet changing engine load conditions, we motorcyclists must do that manually. Many riders seem not to understand this. Just as one wouldn’t attempt to ride at 70 MPH in second gear, one should not attempt to ride at 35 MPH in overdrive, especially not when climbing a steep grade with a vehicle that weighs around 300 pounds more than the original drivetrain was designed to handle.

Under the conditions that are causing your trike to run hot, do this—downshift to a gear that results in at least 3500 rpm (4000 would be even better) at those slow speeds on the steep grades. Rather than backing off, then accelerating, you’ll be able to maintain a Wing World

steady speed while not running hot. And as a bonus, you’ll have plenty of acceleration available should you need it. Don’t worry about using the higher RPMs. That’s what they’re there for, and the engine will greatly appreciate your use of them.

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ator cap holds its rated pressure, the radiator isn’t obstructed by dirt or bugs, and the thermostat is opening fully and at the correct temperature.

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GL1100 Temperature Gauge Hey Stu, after reading your column for a couple of years, I’ve come to respect your savvy so I thought I’d send this question to you.

I’ve recently had a little trouble with my 1983 GL1100 Standard. It’s running warm to “hottish”, well into the thicker white line on the temp gauge. Turns out I was down a little on coolant after last fall’s radiator cleaning and other parts maintenance. Must not have filled it completely, I guess.

Anyway, no harm, no foul, as I topped it off and it cools fine now. However, it raised the question of the coolant and engine temperature at the various points on the gauge. There are no numbers, just different points on the line. What temperatures can I expect at these indications: Blue to thin white? Thin white to thick white? Thick white to red?

And the mother of all questions: How hot is too hot? In other words, would you recommend shutting her down before the gauge hits the red zone, or how would you handle impending overheating? Thanks.

Stu, I am a recent Gold Wing convert.

For the last ten years, I have ridden a Kawasaki Nomad with Vance & Hines pipes. I bought an ’03 Gold Wing with Motor Trike conversion last weekend, and I’m thrilled with it.

The one thing I really miss, though, is the noise. I know that my 1800 Wing will never sound like a V-twin with pipes, but I’m interested in installing an exhaust system that makes some nice racy noise. Can you give me some tips in that direction? Thanks for the help.

George McCarty GWRRA #293738-1 Carlsbad, NM George, the GL1800 isn’t “that kind of girl”. All of the aftermarket pipes available that I’m aware of have a slightly throatier

Ron “Dutch” DeYoung GWRRA #296324 Charlottesville, VA Dutch, assuming your temp sender and gauge are responding properly—the gauge needle begins moving off the left side of the gauge at 140 degrees. The start of the thick white portion represents 185 degrees, and your thermostat should be opening. The high end of the thick white zone indicates 230 degrees, and the beginning of the red zone indicates 248 degrees. I would not recommend operating the engine if the needle climbs into the red zone. I’d attempt to prevent that from happening by taking steps to relieve the heat load on the cooling system—steps such as reducing engine load through speed reduction and/or increased rpm by downshifting.

However, that temp gauge should never get into the red unless there’s a problem with the engine or cooling system. Make sure the radiNovember 2010

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sound, but none make the kind of noise I think you’re looking for. Even so, consider this—that V-twin sound may sound good to some. But a flat six with a basically unmuffled exhaust just sounds like a car with a rusted out muffler. Not very sexy, just loud, and with an annoying drone. You’ll be chugging Excedrin like gumdrops if you take a long trip. Add to that the fact that reduced exhaust backpressure could affect drivability or even cause engine damage.

Stu

Tongue Weight Good morning Stu. I write with hopes that you can solve a problem that occurred on a recent trip. We departed Indianapolis on May 27, heading toward Washington, D.C. for the annual POW/MIA event held there. Following the event, we were heading north to spend three weeks riding through all the New England states.

Needing space for our luggage, I designed and built a trailer to pull behind our 2004 Wing. With 2,400 miles behind us with no problems, and just three days remaining of our trip, we experienced a problem that has all but shattered our confidence with motorcycles.

We were in some mountains, traveling on an expressway where the posted speed limit was 65 MPH. In a long, gentle sweeping curve to the left, I was passing a car. While still in the curve, I began to move to the righthand lane. When our front tire crossed from the left lane to the right lane, the front tire completely lost traction and we started to go down. After the front tire had slid to the right about a foot or so, it again gained traction and I was able to right the bike, only to find that we were heading for the guardrail.

I took the maximum amount of space to avoid the guardrail and then continued down the road until I could pull over safely. An inspection of the bike and trailer found no apparent issues: The road was dry; the small space between the two lanes was filled in with a tar substance (but with the temperatures, at the time, in the low 70s F, I can’t imagine the tar had melted). I am not sure if the trailer somehow contributed to this incident.

We have ridden 60,000-plus miles in the past three years in all types of weather, and this is the first time something like this has happened. So naturally, I look first to the trailer, even though we had already ridden 2,400 miles with it without an incident.

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is less than 10 pounds at the hitch. Loaded, as it was during this incident, tongue weight was less than 25 pounds. I loaded the trailer the same way every morning to ensure this stayed constant.

When we got home, I relayed what happened to my brother, who also rides. He said he thought I should have increased the tongue weight, which goes against my logic.

Please provide the proper procedure as, without it, we are hanging up our helmets and selling our bike. Thanks for all the valuable support you provide our riding community.

Via email, Larry Schultz, GWRRA #200099 Larry, I understand how a narrow escape from disaster could scare the living daylights out of both you and your Co-Rider and cause you both to consider swearingoff motorcycling. The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once stated, “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger”. Of course, the implication in that statement is that we learn something from the episode to help avoid it in the future. For motorcyclists, that continual learning process is often referred to as developing “street smarts”. Fortunately, the School Of Hard Knocks isn’t the only way to learn those lessons. Knowledge gained by reading material from David Hough and others over the years has kept me and many others from harm. One thing I learned from Hough’s material many years ago is that we should scan ahead for changes in the road surface, and try to predict how that surface might affect the motorcycle. The tar strip that you encountered between the lanes is sometimes referred to as a Tar Snake. Depending on the temperature, that tar might only minimally affect traction. But in cooler temperatures, the Snake’s hard, glass smooth surface could make your bike react as if it were riding on glare ice. Moisture would enhance the effect.

And if the tar strip was like most, either elevated or depressed below the surrounding road surface, it could have affected the bike much like an edge trap—a very slippery edge trap. With or without a trailer, crossing such an edge trap at a very shallow angle such as you did would almost guarantee loss of traction. And who can say how the trailer reacted to this surface or what forces it may have imparted to the bike’s chassis? As for tongue weight, Traditional Wisdom holds that between ten and fifteen percent of the trailWing World

er’s total as-loaded weight should appear on the tongue to help prevent trailer sway. So if your trailer weighed between 166 and 250 pounds as loaded, your twenty five pound tongue weight was within guidelines. But my hunch is the loaded trailer weighed significantly more—I could be wrong.

Stu

Ring of Fire Possible?

Hi Stu, I upgraded from a 2002 to a 2008 Gold Wing. I had a Ring of Fire on the ’02, and I would like to install one on the ’08. The problem I have run into, though, is that the ’08 has an airbag.

I can find no vender that has a rotor cover that fits the airbag model. Why will it not fit, and do you know who sells a rotor cover that fits the airbag model? Thanks.

Bill Ziegler GWRRA #151491 Gulfport, MS Bill, the air bag-equipped GL1800 uses devices which sense changes in rates of movement of the various parts to which they’re attached. The system was tested extensively to

perform correctly on a GL1800 in as-delivered configuration. Attaching aftermarket devices or parts, or modifying the front wheel, fender, or forks in any way could alter those rates of movement and cause the airbag to either not deploy when needed, or to deploy when not actually needed. Accidental deployment of the airbag could well cause the rider to lose control and crash—a crash in which the airbag would no longer be available for protection. Some aftermarket wheel, fender, or fork goodies that fit non-airbag models may actually fit your airbag-equipped Wing. But because of the possibility of litigation, no vendor with an IQ higher than room temperature would dare recommend that fitment.

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I know that the FI light is the system that indicates problems within the electronics of the bike, but does Honda have the hazard lights set up to blink code also?

Michael D. Roach GWRRA #267005 Odon, IN Michael, the FI light will only indicate certain faults within the programmed engine management system (PGM-FI). The hazard lights are not part of this system.

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Headset Noise Stu, in a past article someone asked about a high-pitched whine. We get that through our headset and have trouble listening to our GPS because of it.

You mentioned using a ground loop isolator. (The one we found at Radio Shack hooks up to something different than we can use.)

Where would we find this, and how and what does it hook up to?

Someone else mentioned using a filter that wraps around the wire before it goes to the battery. What do you think of this?

Charma Colton GWRRA #233074 Memphis, TN Charma, Sierra Electronics sells two different ground loop isolators and several different types of noise filters. I suggest calling them to discuss your particular problem.

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Yellow Wires Replace Stu, I have 1986 Gold Wing 1200 Interstate.

Can I replace the three yellow wires from the stator to the reg rectifier? I will hardwire the yellow wires from the stator to reg rectifier.

What gauge wire do I use, and can I tape all three wires together or use a wiring harness?

Thank you. Any help is appreciated.

Via email, Don Foster, GWRRA #132018 Don, certainly you can run three new wires from the stator connection to the regulator/rectifier. I’d recommend using 16-gauge.

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trical tape, but either will do. You could even use 3/8” heat shrink tubing. Fry’s Electronics sells it in 3-foot lengths, or in 35-foot rolls.

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An Interesting Question Stu, in addition to being the Chapter Director of NC-Y2, I am one of the Administrators of the Gold Wing II forum within the Delphi forums. One of the forum members was posing an interesting question, and I told him you are the guru of everything Gold Wing.

He has an ’03 Wing and lives in SoCal. He says that in 90-plus degrees F heat, his bike over heats. We were discussing the fact that ’06 and up bikes have larger radiators and cooling fans. His question was whether or not he can put the ’06 fans and radiators in his ’03 bike.

He says he has had the water flow to the heads checked and all is well there, so he believes it may just be a capacity thing.

Via email, Mike Brown of Harrisburg, NC Mike, to the best of my knowledge, the radiators of the later models can’t be retrofitted to earlier models, at least not within economically sane limits. Some of the problem bikes respond well to a power flushing of both radiators and cylinder heads, leading me to conclude that the “capacity thing” may be more related to contamination than to the actual size of the cooling system.

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UHF CB Radio?

Hi Stu, I have an ’08 Gold Wing, the model with the airbag. It has installed onboard a 27 meg CB radio (Hondaline), and I am trying to ascertain if I can upgrade it to a UHF radio system. The reason for the upgrade is that UHF is much more popular here in Australia.

I understand that I will require a new radio and a new antennae, but my problem is that I would like to use all the controls that are existing on the bars and all the existing cabling (I may be a bit optimistic here).

The model radio installed is a Clarion JC-216H-51, and I was hoping to replace it with a Clarion UHF model that would fit in the same space on the bike. Are you able to advise me on this matter or put me onto someNovember 2010

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body who does have some experience in this area? Regards.

Ian Clark GWRRA #300836 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Ian, there is no UHF radio I’m aware of that will interface with the bike’s audio controls, wiring, or displays.

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Loud “Cracking” Noise When Shifting

anism is working properly, #12 to 15 would be correct for a 180-pound solo rider, while perhaps #18 to 20 would adequately support a 350-pound two-up load. However, if you’ve been following my ranting over the years, you may be aware of the issue with the hose that connects the adjuster motor to the shock. If it’s defective, any adjustment numbers I could give you would be immaterial.

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1999 SE 1500 Gold Wing Gear Shift Problem

I am again contacting you due to previous fast answers and correct diagnostics.

Stu, I have a loud noise (cracking) every time I shift gears. It’s been doing this for years, and now it seems louder. Other than that, it shifts okay. My bike is a 2002 1800 Gold Wing.

Also, do you have any comments on the suspension setting for normal riding for a 180pound, and then a 350-pound, rider weight?

Thanks Stu. Via email, Mike Woolley, GWRRA #162358

Hi Stu, I own a 1999 SE 1500 Gold Wing, and I have about 86,000 miles on my bike. I service it at regular intervals.

The bike will pop out of 2nd gear into neutral at the worse of times. This is happening more often, and I am concerned about safety as I don’t want an accident trying to clear an intersection.

Why would this be happening, and how can I fix the problem? Regards.

Kelly Parkes GWRRA #160566 Vancouver, BC, Canada

PS – I now have a collection covering over four years of your “Workbench” in a separate folder, and several friends have used it looking for your comments on several issues.

Kelly, best case, you have a worn or damaged shifter mechanism. I say “best case”, because servicing the shifter doesn’t involve dismantling the entire engine. Worst case, you could have a bent shift fork or worn transmission parts. Naturally, I can’t be more specific without personally examining the bike.

Stu

Mike, I’m afraid that “cracking” isn’t a description of any shift-related noises I’ve come across. Does it happen in all gears, or only when shifting from neutral to first?

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Adjuster Pressure Hose Hi Stu, I read your article every month and it has been very beneficial to me. Please keep up the fine work. In the August 2010 issue (page 26, “1800 Suspension”) [you mentioned] that the adjuster pressure hose can cause a lot of the handling and wear problems.

I also have a 2004 GL and have been plagued with the same type of problems as stated in that Member’s question.

After checking out the system, I saw that the problem was in the hose. So I went online to Traxxion and checked out their steel hose and all. But in their reviews it did not tell what type of oil should be used or how one should go about bleeding it.

Can you shine some light on these two items? Thank you for your pinpoint accuracy on so many items.

John Febish GWRRA #200204 Port Charlotte, FL John, there are no instructions for hose replacement other than what you might find on various Internet forums. Traxxion has developed their own methods of repairing the adjuster, as have I. The composition of the original oil is unknown except to the manufacturer (Showa). It is apparently some type of mineral oil. I use hydraulic jack oil after completely disassembling and cleaning the entire mechanism. Bleeding is critical—the finished job should provide close to 14 mm distance between the plastic upper spring seat and the adjuster body at full extension. I use a set of custom made jumper wires to operate the adjuster on the bench during the process. I have also fabricated a tool to inject oil into the new line till it forces all of the air out at the other end. The entire process is too involved to describe here, but I promise to document the procedure for a technical article the next time I install one of these hoses.

Stu

93 GL1500I Electrical Problem Hey Stu, my ’93 Interstate has a problem in the signals/headlight/tach area. When I turned on the signal, sometimes it would turn off the headlight and the tach would die (also, the signal indicators on the dash would both light continuously).

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I could’ve easily missed something. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.

Jackie Denny GWRRA #225196 Gray, TN Jackie, my hunch is that you have a bad ground connection in your turn signal circuit.

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2008 GL1800 Gas Fume Problems Hi Stu, the last few weeks I have smelled gas fumes when coming to stop on my Wing, and it is really bad when I park in the garage. It doesn’t smell like exhaust; it’s like fresh gas.

I couldn’t find any leaks, so I thought it might be the air filter needing to be changed.

But the mechanic at the local Honda shop didn’t think that would help; he said to try fuel injection cleaner first, but he had never seen this problem on the 1800s. So I tried the clean-

er, and that didn’t work.

Next, I called the Honda Dealer where I bought the bike and he said all the GL1800s have the gas fume problems because the lid is in your face. I tried to explain that I had no fumes for the first 29 months with the lid in my face.

By now I’m getting dizzy, and it’s not from gas fumes. Can you please help me with this problem? Thanks.

Charles Mosier GWRRA #35036 Johnson City, TN John, I was going to suggest taking your still-in-warranty bike to the dealer, but the “they all do that” response (they certainly do not!) indicates that would be a fool’s errand—unless you can get the dealer to involve the DSM. Your GL1800 should definitely not be emitting the smell of raw fuel.

The fuel stink can be caused by flooding of the emission canister, either by overfilling the fuel tank, or due to a failure of a component in the emission control system. It could also be due to a leak in one of the fuel hoses or sender opening gaskets on the body of the fuel tank. Any smell of raw fuel should be

considered a safety concern, at least until the exact cause is identified.

Stu

Whining, Idle Problem, and More Hi Stu, I have a 98 GL1500 SE with 84K miles on it, and I have a few minor problems I hope you can help me with.

First of all, it has a whining in the CB/IC system. It’s in the headsets for both the rider and the passenger. Is there a filter I can install?

It’s not noticeable when cruising but louder as I go through the gears.

Second, I have an idle problem when the bike is warmed up and on the center stand. Idle is set at 800 rpms, and it will shoot up to 1200 rpms then come right back down. It happens about every five to eight seconds. I adjusted the idle the other day and started noticing it. I really never noticed it before.

Also, while I am writing you, I wonder what your opinion is on tire beads for balancing and the fork brace for the front. Thanks for any help on these matters.

Jerry DeCapite GWRRA #291477 Medina, OH Jerry, the whining in the headsets could be related to either ignition or alternator electrical noise. If it’s radiated interference from the ignition, check for a loose or faulty spark plug cable. The alternator on your GL1500SE should have a noise filter attached at the alternator. Perhaps it’s faulty. The idle issue you discuss is often the result of clogged idle passages or incorrectly adjusted mixture screws.

I’m a firm believer in balancing motorcycle wheels/tires with lead weights and a wheel balancing stand. That’s not to say there aren’t other effective ways of getting the job done— it’s just my preference. Fork braces are great additions to dirt bikes or other bikes subjected to severe operation, especially if those bikes have fork assemblies too spindly to resist twisting under normal conditions. The GL1500 comes equipped with a steel brace under the front fender which may not be pretty or readily visible, but it serves the purpose well. My experience with many Wings that appear to need additional bracing is that they are actually in need of fork bushing replacement and/or correct tightening of the front axle nut.

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Team Honda Power House Milton, Ontario, Canada Team Honda Power House of Milton, Ontario, Canada is just west of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and just a short drive from where Chapter ON–Y holds our Chapter meetings. It is because of this that our Chapter started to attend this dealership for some of our biking needs.

[To my knowledge], this dealership was the second anywhere near our location to become a Power House dealer. And right from its grand opening just over a year ago, its employees have gone out of their way to do anything that they can for us. In fact, last year they put on an open house for Gold Wings only.

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Since Glenn, his technician, has worked on my ride, I have been quite satisf ied and impressed with their service.

They have worked around my schedule when it was favorable for me, instead of the other way around. Other dealers have quoted me, “Three weeks until I can get your bike in,” no matter the reason. But ATM’s words have been, “When can you get your bike in to us?”

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Glenn is certified to build and service them all.

For me, it wasn’t until I saw their newest Roadsmith Trike GL1800 at the GWRRA NHE Hobo Stew, in September of 2009, that I decided I wanted that particular trike.

ATM took my trike in trade, and I itemized the accessories I wanted to add for the new one. There was a delay with the matching chrome wheels from the manufacturers, not the dealer, but even then Doug kept me updated with this information. And when the front wheel was not exact to the rear wheels (Roadsmith has six different chrome options), Doug sent it back. He wanted me to be happy.

He kept this new trike in his heated showroom—clean and in pristine condition. In fact, with it sitting on the dealership floor most of the winter, it sold two more conversions to other customers coming in to admire it.

In the end, when the trike was completely ready for delivery, Doug loaded it in his enclosed trailer and drove it from Keene, New Hampshire to Morris Plains, New Jersey on a

I just returned from an 18-day, 10,200mile trip around the U.S.A. on my 1978 GL1000. On day three, while riding from Nebraska north to Devils Tower in Wyoming, my speedometer/odometer quit working. The cable had broken.

That night at the hotel, I got out the Gold Book and found a dealer in Billings, Montana that would be on my route.

I plugged Montana Honda’s address into the GPS and, once in Billings, I also noticed a billboard for Montana Honda. Across the bottom—in large, readable print—were directions to their place.

I pulled into the parking lot about 15 minutes before closing, went to the parts counter, and—amazingly—found that they had the part I needed for my older Wing in stock. They even gave me my GWRRA Member discount for it.

I installed it in the parking lot and was once again on my way.

What I’d like to mention about this dealership is this: First, you very seldom see a billboard for a Honda dealer, but they had a billboard (and by the way, the address in the Gold Book now needs to be changed since it appears Montana Honda just moved into a really nice, new facility). Second, I had happened to check with two other dealers just to see if they had in stock a speedometer cable that would work on my GL1000; they did not. Yet Montana Honda had this older part in stock.

So, my many thanks to Montana Honda for both their billboard and for having the part I needed!

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This article by Stu Oltman first ran as a several-part series nearly a decade ago and was hailed as a breakthrough for understanding electricity.

Because of its lasting importance to Gold Wing riders—and due to many requests to reprint it—we have chosen to rerun it again as a several-part series.

Let’s Discuss Batteries It is my hope, after reading Part One and Part Two of these installments on understanding electricity, that if you were not already aware of this information you have now gained a new level of understanding as a result of reading about it.

In addition to understanding electricity, I have been asked in the past questions about battery selection, battery charging, how batteries work, and why batteries fail.

In this installment, I’ll attempt to give you the answers to those questions, but I still can’t provide an answer to the most frequently asked battery question: “How long will my battery last?” Hopefully,

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you’ll understand why shortly. The more you know about how something works, the better able you are to predict its behavior and diagnose its problems.

How Batteries Are Made A 12-volt motorcycle battery is made up of a plastic case containing six cells. Each cell is made up of a set of positive and negative plates immersed in a dilute sulfuric acid solution known as electrolyte, and each cell has a voltage of around 2.1 volts when fully charged. The six cells are connected together to produce a fully charged battery of about 12.6 volts.

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That’s great, but how does sticking lead plates into sulfuric acid produce electricity? A battery uses an electrochemical reaction to convert chemical energy into electrical energy. Let’s have a look. In each cell, the negative plates are made of pure lead, and the positive plates are made of lead dioxide. The plates are actually grids resembling tiny square tennis racquets. A paste of what’s referred to as “active material” is then bonded to these grids. The paste, made of either lead-antimony or lead-calcium, is where the chemical reaction between acid and lead takes place when an electrical load is turned on.

How It Works Let me give you the big picture first for those who aren’t very detail oriented. Basically, when a battery is being discharged, the sulfuric acid in the electrolyte is being depleted so that the electrolyte more closely resembles water. At the same time, sulfate from the acid is coating the plates and reducing the surface area over which the chemical reaction can take place. Charging reverses the process, driving the sulfate back into the acid. That’s it in a nutshell, but read on for a better understanding. If you’ve already run from the room screaming and pulling your hair, don’t worry. Maybe next month’s topic will be more to your liking.

The electrolyte (sulfuric acid and water) contains charged ions of sulfate and hydrogen. The sulfate ions are negatively charged, and the hydrogen ions have a positive charge. Here’s what happens when you turn on a load (headlight, starter, etc). The sulfate ions move to the negative plates and give up their negative charge. The remaining sulfate combines with the active material on the plates to form lead sulfate. This reduces the strength of the electrolyte, and the sulfate on the plates acts as an electrical insulator. The excess electrons flow out the negative side of the battery, through the electrical device, and back to the positive side of the battery. At the positive battery terminal, the electrons rush back in and are accepted by the positive plates. The oxygen in the active material (lead dioxide) reacts with the hydrogen ions to form water, and the lead reacts with the sulfuric acid to form lead sulfate.

The ions moving around in the electrolyte are what create the current flow, but as the cell becomes discharged, the number of ions in the electrolyte decreases and the area of active material available to accept them also decreases because it’s becoming coated with sulfate. Remember, the chemical reaction takes place in the pores on the active material that’s bonded to the plates.

Many of you may have noticed that a battery used to crank a bike that just won’t start will quickly reach the point that it won’t even turn the engine over. However, if that battery is left to rest for a while, it seems to come back to life. On the other hand, if you leave the switch in the “park” position overnight (only a couple of small lamps

are lit), the battery will be totally useless in the morning, and no amount of rest will cause it to recover.

Why is this? Since the current is produced by the chemical reaction at the surface of the plates, a heavy current flow will quickly reduce the electrolyte on the surface of the plates to water. The voltage and current will be reduced to a level insufficient to operate the starter. It takes time for more acid to diffuse through the electrolyte and get to the plates’ surface. A short rest period accomplishes this.

The acid isn’t depleted as quickly when the current flow is small (like to power a tail light bulb), and the diffusion rate is sufficient to maintain the voltage and current. That’s good, but when the voltage does eventually drop off, there’s no more acid hiding in the outer reaches of the cell to migrate over to the plates. The electrolyte is mostly water, and the plates are covered with an insulating layer of lead sulfate.

Charging is now required.

Self Discharge One not-so-nice feature of lead acid batteries is that they discharge all by themselves even if not used. A general rule of thumb is a one percent per day rate of self-discharge. This rate increases at high temperatures and decreases at cold temperatures.

Don’t forget that your Gold Wing, with a clock, stereo, and CB radio, is never completely turned off. Each of those devices has a “keep alive memory” to preserve your radio pre-sets and time, and those memories draw about 20 milliamps, or .020 amps. This will suck about one half amp hour from your battery daily at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This draw, combined with the self-discharge rate, will have your battery 50 percent discharged in two weeks if the bike is left unattended and unridden.

When a Battery is Being Charged Charging is a process that reverses the electrochemical reaction.

It converts the electrical energy of the charger into chemical energy.

Remember, a battery does not store electricity; it stores the chemical energy necessary to produce electricity.

A battery charger reverses the current flow, providing that the charger has a greater voltage than the battery. The charger creates an excess of electrons at the negative plates, and the positive hydrogen ions are attracted to them. The hydrogen reacts with the lead sulfate to form sulfuric acid and lead, and when most of the sulfate is gone, hydrogen rises from the negative plates. The oxygen in the water reacts with the lead sulfate on the positive plates to turn them once again into lead dioxide, and oxygen bubbles rise from the positive plates when the reaction is almost complete.

Many people think that a battery’s internal resistance is high when the battery is fully charged, and this is not the case. If you think

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about it, you’ll remember that the lead sulfate acts as an insulator. The more sulfate on the plates, the higher the battery’s internal resistance.

The higher resistance of a discharged battery allows it to accept a higher rate of charge without gassing or overheating than when the battery is near full charge. Near full charge, there isn’t much sulfate left to sustain the reverse chemical reaction. The level of charge current that can be applied without overheating the battery or breaking down the electrolyte into hydrogen and oxygen is known as the battery’s “natural absorption rate.”

When charge current is in excess of this natural absorption rate, overcharging occurs. The battery may overheat, and the electrolyte will bubble. Actually, some of the charging current is wasted as heat even at correct charging levels, and this inefficiency creates the need to put more amp hours back into a battery than were taken out. More on that later.

How Long Will My Battery Last?

There are many things that can cause a battery to fail or drastically shorten its life. One of those things is allowing a battery to remain in a partially discharged state.

We talked about sulfate forming on the surface of the battery’s plates during discharge, and the sulfate also forms as a result of selfdischarge. Sulfate also forms quickly if the electrolyte level is allowed to drop to the point that the plates are exposed. If this sulfate is allowed to remain on the plates, the crystals will grow larger and harden until they become impossible to remove through charging.

Therefore, the amount of available surface area for the chemical reaction will be permanently reduced.

This condition is known as “sulfation,” and it permanently reduces the battery’s capacity. A 20 amp hour battery may start performing like a 16 amp hour (or smaller) battery, losing voltage rapidly under load and failing to maintain sufficient voltage during cranking to operate the bike’s ignition system. This last condition is evident when the engine refuses to fire until you remove your finger from the

start button. When you release the starter, the battery voltage instantly jumps back up to a sufficient level. Since the engine is still turning briefly, the now energized ignition will fire the spark plugs. In the next installment, we’ll see exactly why increased internal resistance due to sulfation causes less power to be delivered to the starter.

Deep discharging is another battery killer. Each time the battery is deeply discharged, some of the active material drops off of the plates and falls to the bottom of the battery case. Naturally, this leaves less of the stuff to conduct the chemical reaction. If enough of this material accumulates in the bottom of the case, it’ll short the plates together and kill the battery.

Overcharging is an insidious killer; its effects often aren’t apparent to the innocent purchaser of the ten-dollar trickle charger who leaves it hooked to the battery for extended periods. A trickle charger charges at a constant rate regardless of the battery state of charge. If that rate is more than the battery’s natural absorption rate at full charge, the electrolyte will begin to break down and boil away. Many a rider has stored a bike all winter on a trickle charger only to find the battery virtually empty in the spring. Also, since charging tends to oxidize the positive plates, continued overcharging can corrode the plates or connectors till they weaken and break.

Undercharging is a condition that exists on many Gold Wings.

Your voltage regulator is set to maintain your system voltage at around 14 to 14.4 volts. If you’re one of those folks who rides the interstate highways with your voltmeter showing only 13.5 volts because you’re burning more lights than Macy’s Christmas display, you should be aware that that voltage is sufficient to maintain a charged battery but insufficient to fully recharge a depleted one.

Remember, we said that gassing occurs when all or most of the lead sulfate has been converted back to lead and lead dioxide. The voltage at which this normally occurs, known as the gassing voltage, is normally just above 14 volts.

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compensate by hooking up to a charger at home, the sulfate will begin to accumulate and harden just as plaque does in your mouth.

Consider a thorough occasional charging to be like a good job of flossing and brushing your teeth. If you practice poor dental hygiene, you can go to the dentist, and have him blast and scrape at the yucky stuff. When your battery reaches that stage, it’s curtains!

What Type of Charger, and Why Your alternator and a standard automotive taper charger have a lot in common; they seek to maintain a constant voltage. Here’s the problem with trying to quickly charge a deeply discharged battery with either one.

Remember, we discussed how a heavy current draw would make a battery appear dead. Then, as the acid diffused through the cells, the concentration at the plates’ surface would increase and cause the battery to spring back to life.

In similar fashion, the voltage of a battery during charge increases due to the acid concentration that occurs at the plates’ surface. If the charge rate is significant, the voltage will rise rapidly. The taper charger or vehicle voltage regulator will taper the charge rate drastically as the voltage rises above 13.5, but is the battery state of charge commensurate with the voltage? No! Once again, it takes time for the acid to diffuse throughout the cells. Although the voltage may be high, the electrolyte in the outer reaches of the cells is still weak, and the battery may be at a much lower state of charge than the voltage would indicate.

Only after charging for an extended period at the reduced current will the full capacity be reached. This is the reason you must not judge a battery’s state of charge by measuring voltage while charging. Test it only after allowing the battery to sit for at least an hour. The voltage will reduce and stabilize as the acid diffuses throughout the cells.

Within the past several years, several companies have developed chargers that can charge a depleted battery quickly, and then

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hold the battery at a voltage that will neither cause it to gas nor allow it to self-discharge. These are sometimes referred to as “smart chargers” or multi-stage chargers. Here’s how they work.

We said that a battery could accept a much higher rate of charge when it’s partially depleted than when it’s near full charge.

These multi-stage chargers take advantage of that fact by beginning the charge in a constant current, or “bulk charge” mode. Typically, they provide a charge rate of between 650 milliamps and 1.5 amps, depending on make and model. This bulk charge is held constant (or should be) till the battery voltage reaches 13.5 volts, thus allowing the battery to absorb a larger amount of charge in a short time and without damage. The charger then switches to a constant voltage or “absorption” charge.

The idea here is to allow the battery to absorb the final 15 percent of its charge at its natural absorption rate to prevent undue gassing or heating. Finally, these chargers switch to a “float” mode in which the battery voltage is held at a level sufficient to keep it from discharging but insufficient to cause overcharging.

The various companies disagree generally on what this float voltage should be, but it’s usually between 13.2 and 13.4 volts. Actually, the float voltage should be temperature compensated between 13.1 volts at 90 degrees Fahrenheit to 13.9 volts at 50 degrees. Most of the very expensive high power multi-stage chargers for use on larger RV batteries are temperature compensated, but none of the motorcycle units are to my knowledge; they use a compromise float setting.

So, I can just set it and forget it, right? Well, not exactly. For one thing, you need to monitor the battery occasionally for correct fluid level (unless you own a sealed battery). Another problem is that of exercising the battery.

Even if held at 13 volts, the unwavering voltage will allow the battery to eventually begin to sulfate. With most of these units, I recommend that you unplug the charger at least once every 60 days during seasonal storage. Allow the battery to rest for a couple of days, and then plug the charger in again. One charger that I’m aware of,

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Still Here?

If you’re still reading this, you’re a real trooper. I realize that the subject can be confusing or even boring, but take heart; I went easy on you. There’s far more left untold than what appears here.

This was “Battery’s Greatest Hits.” I hope that it was enough to get you interested without sending you into information overload. And maybe, now that you know how many ways there are to shorten a battery’s life, you know why no one can predict how long a battery will last. A lot of riders who believe they take excellent care of their batteries are actually killing them with kindness.

Next, we’ll discuss diagnosing a constipated electrical circuit with voltage drop testing. It’s easy and fun! Yeah, I know that I’m weird…

For now, though, I’d like finish with a few thoughts on battery charging.

How Long to Charge a Battery In describing what happens as a battery charges, we found that charging is a process of reversing the chemical reaction that produced the electricity we used. Charging takes the sulfate out of the battery plates and returns it to the electrolyte, and we said that as the charging process is almost complete, hydrogen and oxygen bubbles would be seen rising from the plates.

The electrical energy of the charger is converted to chemical energy stored in the battery, but the process isn’t 100 percent efficient. Some of the charger’s energy is wasted as heat and some is spent breaking down the electrolyte into its gaseous components.

Therefore, if we drain 10 amp hours from a battery, we must replace those 10 amp hours plus an additional amount (usually around 10 percent). So, in this example, 11 amp hours would be required to replenish a battery that had 10 amp hours of its capacity drained.

How do you know exactly how much your battery is depleted?

You don’t. Therefore, you need some other way to determine when it’s fully charged. If you’re using one of the available automatic battery maintainers, you simply plug it in, and let it do its thing. When the battery has reached 14.5 volts, and the natural absorption rate has dropped below 200 milliamps (.200 amps), the charger considers the battery fully charged, and it drops to the float mode (discussed earlier).

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accurately determined by measuring voltage while the battery is charging. However, we can examine the change in voltage while charging. If the voltage fails to increase in any half-hour period during charging, the battery can be considered to be as charged as it’s going to get. Disconnect the charger, let the battery rest for at least one hour, then measure the voltage.

A fully charged lead/acid battery of the flooded variety (free acid) should read 12.6 volts or slightly higher. A sealed battery (absorbed acid) should read at least 12.8 volts. Another method, and a more accurate indicator of state of charge, is measurement of the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Wait—don’t turn to that article written by the talking trunk mascot! I’ll explain!

Quick—which is heavier, oil or water? Wrong! Water is heavier than oil. That’s why oil floats on water. Liquids have different weights, and this fact makes it convenient to use weight as a measure of how much acid is in solution in the battery electrolyte. By convention, we assign the number 1.000 to the specific gravity of distilled water. As we dissolve “stuff” in the water, the solution becomes heavier. Battery electrolyte is a solution of water and sulfuric acid with a specific gravity of 1.265 for flooded batteries and around 1.310 for sealed (absorbed glass mat) batteries.

This means, in the case of flooded batteries, that the electrolyte is 1.265 times heavier than distilled water. The specific gravity can be easily measured with the use of a battery hydrometer, a glass tube with a calibrated float inside. The higher the specific gravity of the solution in the tube, the higher the float will ride in the solution. This is the same principle that causes you to be more buoyant in salt water than in fresh.

Since we know that the electrolyte started life with a specific gravity of 1.265, our goal in charging is to return the electrolyte to that condition. Remember that during battery discharge, some of the sulfate from the electrolyte bonded to the battery plates. This means that it’s no longer in solution, so the specific gravity of the electrolyte must be less, and it is. If we can return that specific gravity to 1.265, we can be assured that we’ve removed all, or almost all, sulfate from the plates.

As with the voltage test, and for the same reason, we can’t use specific gravity readings taken during charge to indicate the battery’s state of charge. However, as with voltage, the rate of change is useful. If the specific gravity fails to increase at all in any one-hour period, the battery is as charged as it’s going to get.

Sometimes you’ll encounter a battery with low specific gravity, 1.240 for example, and no amount of charging will cause it to rise much. This is a case, as I described earlier, where the sulfate crystals have hardened to the point that charging won’t remove them. This battery is now useful for many things, but starting an engine isn’t one of them. Can’t I just pour out the old acid and pour in fresh? That would restore the specific gravity, wouldn’t it? Certainly, it would restore the specific gravity, but what of the sulfate that now clogs the plates? Since there’s little plate surface area left to conduct the chemical reaction, the specific gravity of the electrolyte now becomes immaterial.

Don’t ever try this at home, and don’t bother with “magic pills” that supposedly restore dead batteries. With your new knowledge, gained from reading these articles, your next battery will probably provide better service than your old one.

Watch for Part Four of “Electricity (Hopefully) Made Understandable” next issue! ●

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BIKE LIFTS & WINTERTIME MAINTENANCE

PRODUCTS TO CHECK OUT

By Dean Scott, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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t’s that time of year again for many Wing and Valkyrie riders to prep their bikes for the upcoming winter season. So, for those of you who are getting ready to “do the deed” of preparing your bike for wintertime storage, we decided to toss a few quick reminders your way. In addition, we thought we’d provide a few product suggestions in regard to that preparation. This is not an endorsement of any specific product (or a snub to any similar brand of product), just a few helpful hints about winter storage and some suggestions (based solely on product press releases and/or marketing information) of products and/or providers that may be right for you.

BIKE LIFTS Discount Ramps.com’s Black Widow High Rise Motorcycle/ATV Lift Offers a longer and wider lift to accommodate all the types of bikes; extra-wide and extra-long lift table and loading ramp accommodates much larger, wider touring bikes; while most lift tables are rated at 1,000 lbs. (which is at the max limit for loading a Gold Wing), this is a heavy duty lift table rated at 1500 lbs.; uses heavy-gauge powder-coated steel that is rolled and welded as a box frame design (versus just rolling the edges of the steel—design of the steel frame of the lift needs to be a heavy duty “boxed” steel construction).

(Discount Ramps.com; (888) 651-3431, discountramps.com)

Lifts-and-Stands.com’s Eazy Rizer Motorcycle Lift Allows full wheel and suspension removal and the most open access under the engine of any lift made; strong enough to easily lift the heaviest bikes like Gold Wings; mounts of numerous configurations attach to the lifting beams to accommodate every bike made (including Gold Wing mounts); lifting mechanism consists of a heavy industrial machine screw that overcomes the problems associated with hydraulic cylinders—hand drill raises motorcycle in 15-20 seconds; can stop the lift at any working height and the motorcycle will stay there without the use of any special devices; stable, wide footprint provides a much more secure lifting platform than unstable scissors type jacks; optional locking system.

(Lifts-and-Stands.com; (404) 550-5123 in Atlanta); Lifts-and-Stands.com)

Pitbull Motorcycle Lifts’ Pitbull Standard Manual Motorcycle Lift Uses castors that are far superior due to the type of material and construction of the overall castor housing; frame is 100% MIG welded (by professional welders); use of four, swivel “D” rings (one welded in each corner of the lift frame for the convenience of strapping your motorcycle securely to the lift); three safety stops (one on each side of the lifting “H’s” in case anything happens to cause your hydraulic jack to leak); two different types of hydraulic type jacks— a 6-ton, not only for the added strength but also because you are only picking up a small fraction of its capacity, and a twelve-ton jack on our air lift (solely for the reason of smooth operation); adapters available.

(Pitbull Motorcycle Lifts; (731) 644-7432; pitbullmotorcyclelifts.com)

WINTER MAINTENANCE REMINDERS STABILIZE YOUR FUEL Keep your fuel tank filled, and mix the fuel with fuel stabilizer.

STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer Keeps fuel fresh for quick, easy starts after storage; removes water to prevent corrosion; cleans carburetors and fuel injectors; protects engine from gum, varnish, rust, and corrosion; prolongs engine life; eliminates the need to drain fuel before storage.

(Gold Eagle; (800) 367-3245; goldeagle.com) Continued on Page 48

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Maximize your long-distance experience with such exclusive features as: XM Radio with NavTraffic/NavWeather and the convenience of a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Be a responsible rider. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

CHARGE/MAINTAIN YOUR BATTERY If the bike will not be used for several months during the winter, the battery should be connected to a charger/maintainer. (If you won’t be using a maintainer, disconnect the battery cables to eliminate any parasitic drain, and test the voltage at least monthly.

Recharge if the voltage is 12.4 volts or less for flooded types or 12.6 volts for sealed types.)

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(NU Finish; available in more than 100,000 leading retail stores in America; nufinish.com)

Deltran’s Battery Tender Wax Bytes’ Collinite Line Marque d’Elegance Wax – formulated from the purest concentration of Carnauba waxes; protects with a deep, lustrous shine and is totally non-abrasive; Super Doublecoat Wax – easy to apply and absolutely detergent proof and called “the permanent wax”; no hard rubbing or buffing and no special applicator required; Liquid Insulator Wax’s primary use is on the finishes—easy to use and requires minimum rubbing or buffing; all are clear coat safe.

(Wax Bytes, Collinite Distributor; (979) 285-5635; www.waxbytes.com) There has been some confusion in the battery charger world that some of Deltran's chargers are simply maintainers—not true; each and every Deltran Battery Tender Battery Charger, regardless of its size, is programmed with a microprocessor that will correctly charge a battery, then automatically switch to a maintenance/float mode; charges as fast as a 3 amp conventional charger; fully automatic, multi-stage constant current charger applies and holds the correct peak charge, then maintains it at the optimum float voltage to eliminate battery-destroying sulfation; spark proof and reverse polarity protected; 10-year warranty.

(Deltran; (877) 456-7901; batterytender.com)

CLEAN YOUR BIKE’S EXTERIOR

NOVUS’s Plastic Polish NOVUS Plastic Clean & Shine #1 cleans and helps protect your windshield from getting old before its time; NOVUS #1 leaves a protectant on your windshield so that, the next time you have to wipe off the bugs and the dirt, they will wipe off a lot easier; for light scratches on uncoated windshields, there’s NOVUS #2 Fine Scratch Remover; and for heavier scratches, use NOVUS #3 Heavy Scratch Remover.

(NOVUS; (800) 548-6872; novuspolish.com)

Thoroughly wash and wax the bike and protect all the bright metal trim with a light lubricant spray. Treat the upholstery with a vinyl protectant.

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If parked outdoors (and after thorough clean and wax), cover the bike. (If parked indoors, the bike need not be covered.)

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(S100; (203) 488-6569; S100.com)

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Drive in and close; non-contact; approximately 25% larger and developed to meet the storage needs of Gold Wings; plenty of room on either side of the front tire for storing gear; great portable storage solution; 100% waterproof material; galvanized steel tube structure; fully ventilated; anchor plate provided; can be bolted permanently; offered in larger trike and sidecar models.

(Bike Barn; (604) 521-6444 or (866) 668-6164; thebikebarn.net) ●

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Ok; we need your help! We sold more Stallions this year than we planned. That is great except there are a lot of people who didn’t get the Stallion they wanted this year.

And, they were upset.

So, help me help you! If you are planning on buying a Stallion in 2011, please contact your Thoroughbred Dealer. Let them know what color and options you are going to want. If there is a particular time of year you want it delivered, pass that information on to your dealer also.

We are ordering raw material for 2011 right now. Your input can help us ensure you get to play with the toy you want.

ORDER YOUR STALLION TODAY SO YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN HEAVEN IN 2011.

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By MOTOR TRIKE We wanted to thank all of the people who took the opportunity to ride our Adventure at Wing Ding. Your ecstatic response to our Adventure was very much appreciated. This ad is in response to the question that was asked over and over again: How do you do this…How can it ride so well and handle like it is on rails?

So here are the answers: ● The Adventure was designed in house with our staff of five mechanical engineers. Tremendous knowledge in combination with hands on experience…They eat, breathe and touch trikes everyday. ● The Adventure has over 4” of suspension travel – the more suspension travel you have, the better the ride. ● No noise, vibration, and harshness is transferred to the motorcycle frame. The Adventure uses 16 rubber mounted bushings to isolate these outside forces, which gives you more comfort. ● The secret to great handling is to maintain traction or grip while cornering. You design your trike to have the heaviest components as low as possible. This enables you to lower the center of gravity and eliminates the feeling like you are going to rollover. ● The rear end design for the Adventure offers other very important features: ● The Adventure also maintains Honda’s Integrated Brake System with a 3-piston caliper on each rear wheel. ● The Adventure is ABS compatible. ● Our half shafts are parallel to the ground. This eliminates the wear on the CV joints. This design keeps the CV joints in a neutral position reducing wear.

Please contact us or one of our dealers if you need any additional information.

THE ADVENTURE

A WORLD CLASS TRIKE FROM MOTOR TRIKE A New Design Engineered From Top to Bottom

Kit price

$7,950 + paint and installation Shown with optional front and rear billet aluminum wheels and aqua shields.

Retains Honda’s Stock Integrated Braking System.

Your Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System is Compatible with Our Trike Conversion.

THE BODY — A New Trunk Design: External Non-Invasive Hinges (It won’t scratch your helmets, etc.)

A Trunk Lighting Mounted on the Door

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(Patent Pending). It lights up the trunk so you can see everything inside.

What good is a trunk light if you cover it up with luggage?

B Huge door opening with a no leak design.

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C 12 Volt power source inside your trunk: standard equipment. (How cool is that!)

The Adventure IRS Suspension Patent Pending IRS Design.

Comes Standard with On-Board Air Compressor.

More Suspension Travel Than Any 1800 Trike.

Incredible Ride.

Incredible Handling.

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800-90-TRIKE • 903-842-3094 www.motortrike.com • info@motortrike.com

EAST TENNESSEE WELCOMES WING DING ENTHUSIASTS TO KNOXVILLE WING DING 33 CONVENTION COMING TO KNOXVILLE SUMMER OF 2011 — By Mary A. Miltenberger of Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation — Steeped with southern hospitality and tradition, Knoxville is an East Tennessee gem that provides incredible nature, arts, history, entertainment, and some of the best motorcycle riding in the country.

Knoxville is naturally blessed with the beauty of the shimmering Tennessee River and the Great Smoky Mountains right in its backyard. The city is also surrounded by three national parks, numerous lakes, and many motorcycle trails that incorporate a nice balance of urban and rural.

Next summer, many Gold Wing enthusiasts from across America, and the globe, will make their way to Knoxville for the Gold Wing Road Riders Association’s annual Wing Ding 33 Convention, July 6–9, 2011.

Celebrating the theme “Rollin’ on Rocky Top,” attendees should be prepared to experience all the scenery and unique events throughout the fun-filled weekend. Known for some of the best paved rides in the U.S., the Great Smoky Mountains and the beautiful surroundings of East Tennessee will offer Wing Ding attendees the opportunity to experience the area’s natural beauty.

No matter what kind of Gold Wing enthusiast you are, the rich history and beautiful landscapes of East Tennessee are sure to capture your interest.

Make sure to mark your calendar for the Wing Ding 33 Convention in Knoxville, Tennessee next

July 6–9, 2011!

For more information on Wing Ding 2011, visit www.wing-ding.org.

(Photos courtesy of the Knoxville Tourism & Sports Corporation)

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8 Men, 8 Days: OUR TRAVELOGUE SOUTH AND BACK

— Part II — Arnold McCann, GWRRA #318761, of Cranbrook, BC, Canada On May 28, 2010, eight members of our local riding group prepared to take off on what would be an 8-day, 4,365-km ride through three states and one Canadian province. The ages of the riders ranged from the mid-thirties to the low-seventies.

Those participating were me (Arnold McCann, GWRRA #318761) with my 2008 GL1800, George Saringer (GWRRA #75563) with his 2006 GL1800, Rocco Potorti with his 2005 GL1800, Paul Mackie with his 2008 Triumph Sprint, Dustin Potorti with his 1997 Honda Triumph Shadow, Kevin McCann with his 2008 Suzuki Bandit, Wayne Franklin with his 2003 Honda VFR 800, and Dennis Hockley with his 2008 GL1800.

Six of the eight men on Day Two of their journey.

Part 1 of their story appeared in the September issue of Wing World (pages 59 - 60). Here is the second half of their story…

Trees” and Idaho’s capital, after it follows Idaho 21 south to the historic mining town of Idaho City. There, you can still pan for gold in a nearby streambed.

By Day Four, three of our group had already left for home, and the final five of us were leaving Stanley, Idaho. The roadway squeezes between two of Idaho’s wilderness areas—the Sawtooth Wilderness Area and its 217,000 pristine acres of ponderosa pine and steelhead fishing and the Challis National Forest, entryway to the 2.3-million-acre Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area.

There are more acres of roadless wilderness in this region than anywhere else in the lower 48 states. It ends in Boise, the “City of

Day Five started out with a stop at the local Honda dealership, Carl’s Cycle Sales, in Boise, where the front tire on Arnie’s Wing and the rear tire on Paul’s Triumph were replaced. Arnie’s tire was prescheduled but Paul’s was unexpected. Nevertheless, the staff bent over backwards to accommodate us, and we were back on the road in just over an hour. It was a most pleasant experience for what could have been a long delay. Thanks guys!

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decided that we would abandon our plans to travel west and instead head back east to eventually end up in Wyoming. This would end up in a 580-km ride to Rexburg, Montana via Hwy 55 north to Banks then the Banks/Lowman Road. This portion is known as the “Wildlife Canyon Scenic Byway”, and the drive offers travelers views of the pristine whitewater rapids of the South Fork of the Payette River. It’s an area rich with eagles, osprey, elk, deer, and great trout fishing while twisting around a well-maintained highway well known to motorcyclists.

From Lowman, we would once again backtrack to Stanley and Chalis, where we would continue south on Hwy 93 to Rexburg.

Day Six started out to be a short day with a 415-km run to Cody, Wyoming. However after traveling north on Hwy 20 and then taking a scenic detour on Hwy 47, the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, to view the falls, the trip later took on extra mileage for two of our group.

Connecting with the Teton Scenic Byway at Ashton, the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway takes you to two of the last undisturbed waterfalls of consequence in the West. The main attractions—the Upper and Lower Mesa Falls—are the last major falls in Idaho that have not been used for irrigation or hydroelectric projects. At 110 feet and 85 feet, respectively, they offer equally spectacular views in a beautiful forest setting.

The upper waterfall has been developed with paths and viewing areas and is easily accessible to all. At Lower Mesa Falls, the Snake River is squeezed into a gorge that drops 65 feet. The best view is from Grandview Campground and Overlook. The glassy waters froth to mist in an even higher 11-story, 114-foot plunge. Simply awesome!

Upon stopping at the lower falls, it was discovered that Wayne had forgotten his electric vest at the motel in Rexburg. It was decided that Wayne and Dennis would return to Rexburg to pick up his vest while the rest of us would explore the falls and meet up with them again in West Yellowstone.

After hooking back up and taking an early lunch (and as the weather continued its inclement pattern), we decided to take the southern route through Yellowstone on Hwys 191 and 20 and proceed directly through the park. We stopped only briefly and then headed on to Cody.

Day Seven was a 602-km day that saw a short let-up in the rain but an increase in the wind.

We left Cody and proceeded north on Hwy 120 for 88 kms. We then turned onto Hwy 296, which leads to the “Chief Joseph

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Highway”, a spectacular strip of road with sharp curves and changes in elevation. When we stopped at the lookout at the top, the wind was blowing so strong we were afraid it might blow the bikes over.

It was our hope to take the “Beartooth Pass”, Hwy 212, north to Red Lodge, which is also a magnificent ride. But unfortunately it was closed, and we had to proceed through North Yellowstone to Gardiner. From there, we took Hwy 89/87 north to Great Falls.

Day Eight, our last day, would be a 571-km run for home.

Other than the persistent rain, this would be an uneventful day over mostly ordinary roads.

We took Hwy 89 to Browning, where we branched southwest on Hwy 2 around the south edge of Glacier National Park and through to Columbia Falls. Then we headed west on Hwy 40/93 to Whitefish.

Finally, we continued on to the same Roosville border crossing at which we had first entered the USA on Day One of our journey. Then it was on to home in Cranbrook, BC, Canada.

Final Thoughts While the weather was not our friend on this trip, the company of riding with each other was great, even though it had been eight men initially and, in the end, just five.

We had been on the road for eight days, and the scenery— though sometimes obscured—had been spectacular. Also, the roads had been magnificent.

Most importantly of all, however, is that all eight of us arrived home safely after such a wonderful trip. ●

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TEAMWORK LED US TO A FUN WALK BACK IN HISTORY WITH “FIFI”

By Rory Brito, GWRRA #168365, Chapter Director of TX-Y

was appointed this year to the Chapter Director position of TX-Y and, after attending OCP training in Killen, Texas, I returned with a lot of information. But there were two words that had really stuck in my mind—fun and teamwork!

I guess all of you are wondering, What kind of fun can you have out there in West Texas, where most times you’re dodging tumbleweeds and hot weather? Well, we made it happen! After numerous emails and phone calls to the Commemorative Air Force (CAF), Chapter Y was granted access into the hanger where “FIFI” is stored!

Now “FIFI”, in case you don’t already know, is the only flying Boeing B29 Superfortress in the world. And we were going to be allowed to walk back into our history!

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History of the B29 Superfortress In January of 1940, the War Department requested a long-range bomber be built that could fly 325 mph, with a range of 3,000 miles, deliver 20,000 lbs. of bombs, and defend itself; in essence, a Super Flying Fortress. Boeing Aircraft had been working on such a project since 1937 and ultimately won the contract to build the first B29s. The Superfortress went into limited production by mid-1942.

The Pacific War would be fought over vast reaches of oceans; therefore, if the Allies were to take the war to Japan, the B29 Superfortress would be indispensable. By 1943, production was in full swing at the Boeing plants in Seattle, Washington and Wichita, Kansas, producing eight B29s a day.

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Each B29 was equipped with four Wright Cyclone 18-cylinder 2,200 HP engines and enormous fuel and bomb load, that had a range of 3700-4700 miles, at a ceiling of 33,000 feet.

In August of 1946, the war ended and all manufacturing and production ceased. Nearly 4,000 Superfortresses had been delivered.

The CAF and “FIFI” Twenty-one years later, the CAF began the search for a B29 to add to its collection. However, no B29s remained in the Air Forces’ inventory, even at storage or disposal depots.

But in 1971, a pilot reported seeing what he believed to be a number of B29s in the California desert near China Lake. These B29s had been parked at a Navy weapons center for 19 years and were mainly used for target practice. The CAF began negotiations with the military, and after a lot of paperwork, and the painstaking process of elimination to find the best survivor, the CAF became the owner of B29 SN44-62070.

In March of 1971, a maintenance team arrived in China Lake to begin the process of restoring all systems and replacing fuel, oil, and hydraulic hoses. Other tests were performed and some of the parts that were used came from other B29s there. Then enough fuel was loaded onto the plane to fly nonstop 1,250 miles to the CAF headquarters in Harlingen, Texas. Finally, at 7:48 a.m. on August 3, 1971, SN44-62070 was flying again!

In 1974, the CAF christened her. She joined other WWII fighters and bombers there to help preserve memories and to teach the lessons of “mankind’s greatest war”. She was given the name “FIFI”.

“FIFI” and Chapter Y After receiving the good news from the CAF that we could visit up close and personal with “FIFI”, I began to think, How am I going to get the word out in such a short period of time? So I called a Team meeting to discuss this project, and everyone was more than happy to help.

We all discussed the plan, and the phone list was passed out. Then TX-Y’s bikes lined up by “FIFI’s” wing.

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we started calling Chapter Y Members to come join in on this once-ina-lifetime activity.

At our Chapter gathering on August 14, I suggested that a donation be made, and we passed around a hat to collect donations to give to the Crew Leader at the CAF. I also showed a wooden plaque, handmade by Mark McLean, we would present to the CAF, “FIFI”, and its crew, on behalf of Chapter Y as a whole.

The plans were set, and we all gathered at the local Vietnam Memorial, located at Midland International Airport, at 8:30 a.m. on August 21. We then proceeded onto the grounds of the CAF and into the hanger, where we were joined by Dave Miller, Crew Leader for “FIFI”.

We lined all of our motorcycles up along the wing for some photos, then Dave gave us a brief history lesson about “FIFI”. He let us know that “FIFI” had just received four brand-new, updated engines to keep her flying for people like you and me to view and enjoy in the future.

After listening to Dave’s talk, he then allowed us tours of the rear section of the aircraft, the cockpit, and even the nose, where the bombardier sits. We felt like kids on a playground. It was fun!

Final Thoughts I guess the biggest reason that I wanted to share this with you this Veterans Day—in addition to the military value of it, of course—is to let you know that I believe teamwork can make a big difference in the way a Chapter functions. Without our Team, this visit would probably not have taken place. Plus, each Member who participated helped to make this a successful and fun activity.

So I’d like to say, “Thank You,” to my Team and to Chapter Y and its Members. In addition, I’d like to thank the CAF and its crew; Dave Miller, Crew Leader, and especially “FIFI” for allowing us this special time so we could walk back in history.

In closing, I would like to thank all the men and women in uniform, who have given us the freedom to enjoy the special day that we had together, in these United States of America, and in our great state of Texas! ●

An up-close-and-personal look inside “FIFI”.

TX-Y’s presentation of the plaque.

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Making a List, and Checking it Twice: The Real World of Motorcycle Audio Gifts

By Ed Davis, President of EdSets, LLC

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aybe we’re all just a tiny bit spoiled, but having all the comforts of home while riding the highways on our motorcycles seems reasonable these days, right? After all, we have great stereo systems at home and in our cars, planes, trains, and bicycles. Even when cruising on shoe leather, we want to take our music, phones, and even GPS units with us. So why not take it all on our motorcycles as well; after all, luxury touring bikes like the Gold Wing already come from the factory with audio systems.

In addition, as riders of luxury touring bikes know, there’s a huge industry of audio accessories available out there. So it’s no problem to put together your dream audio/communications system for your bike, right? Well, not so fast.

Imagine, if you will, this type of correspondence regarding a “wish list” and a “real world” audio solution come this year’s Christmas holiday season…

Wish List Versus Real World October 5, 2010 Dear Santa, I want a cell phone, radar detector, GPS, and iPod for Christmas. (By the way, thanks for the nice Gold Wing last year!) I’d like them all hooked in, and integrated with, my Gold Wing. I also want it with priority override, so that the radar detector is all I hear when it goes off then the music comes back (unless, of course, my wife talks on the intercom to tell me which way to go, even when she and the GPS disagree).

Also, when my mother-in-law calls to tell me to “Drive safe with my daughter on there, or else…”, I need it to be low enough so I can pretend I can’t hear her. However, when I call her back to tell her we can’t make it for the weekend, then she should be able to hear me perfectly.

I’d also like it so that there’s no wind noise or electrical noise in any of this. It also needs to be simple plug-and-play so there’s no bother with putting it all in.

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I can wait till next year for satellite TV, but please plan for that in this year’s delivery…and make sure it’s in high definition!

Yours truly, Joe

November 1, 2010 Dear Joe, I hear you’ve been reasonably good this year, so I’ve got all your presents in the bag already.

However, the problem is that the factory system on your Gold Wing does not have Bluetooth for your cell phone. Also, you don’t have a way to get a microphone signal to a Buetooth GPS, so you can’t use a phone with it except to hear the caller (and you won’t be able to answer back).

The head elf tells me that the auxiliary input on the bike is only for one device at a time, so you’re going to need a mixer to get that XM radio, radar detector, and iPod all playing nicely into the AUX. Also, I can’t help you with the priority muting, but you’ll get some from the GPS if you use the internal music instead of the factory CD or tape player. The intercom mute will turn down the GPS when you

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use the intercom, so that’s good.

Please realize that your Intercom and CB will still work while you’re using the AUX, but you have to give up AUX to hear AM/FM/CD/WX radio, so plan on some switching back and forth between the two. (I guess you already know that you two can’t listen to different music; both have to settle for the same audio with the factory systems, and there’s no balance or fader either, so hope you guys have the same hearing level and taste in music!)

In addition, I guess you also know that there’s no push-to-talk switch, so you’ll be listening to wind and road noise the whole time.

But—look on the bright side—at least you’ll be out riding!

Be good, Santa

Why Santa’s Bad News?

Okay, maybe it’s not as bad as “Big Red” makes it sound, but it’s no picnic either. Consider this: Only now are a few car companies even starting to build communications capabilities into their factory systems. Even fewer motorcycle systems are built for use with external or 3rd-party communications gear.

For the most part, car companies are focusing on Bluetooth hands-free capabilities, which are still legal in most states. The very thought of motorcycle riders with cell phones scares the motorcycle manufacturers so badly that they don’t put the capability on the bike at all, even though it is not (as yet, anyway) illegal. Honda, for example, won’t let you program your factory GPS while moving, and having Bluetooth capability for a phone built into the system could mean that Honda endorses you handling a phone while riding! It’s not likely that’s going to change—and for good reason!

However, air bags, no-adjust GPS, and similar features mean that the bike makers are way behind the curve in understanding what we do and how we want to do it. In short, we’re on our own as riders to work it out.

Now some companies are beginning to catch on. Garmin was probably the first with a motorcycle-friendly GPS. Others will likely follow. But even Garmin does not make a microphone to use with its own products on motorcycles, and it only provides what most call a “weak stereo output” that is barely adequate for use on a motorcycle. There are miles yet to ride on this audio safari, but we at EdSets are at least taking the trip…

So, what do we do if we want a wide range of audio accessories to work together on our bikes?

Some Suggestions Here are some suggestions based on a factory Gold Wing system: 1. Plan your system carefully. You already have CB/Intercom/Radio/AUX input and factory GPS on later models of the Wing and similar bikes. Decide what other capabilities you really need like Phone, Radar Detector, GMRS/FRS, and so on, and try to figure out which are most important.

2. Don’t duplicate capabilities. If your GPS has a media player for MP3, then leave the iPod at home and use the onscreen GPS player instead; you gain a mute function in the process of reducing one piece of equipment.

3. Most audio accessories on the market that add capabilities will be plug-and-play to a degree and will either re-route factory gear (adding new capabilities in the process) or will “tap and route” signals to be used elsewhere without affecting the factory system’s operation.

Some will electronically mix input signals into a single, combined output and send that to the AUX input so you can have several audio streams at the same time on AUX. 4. Consider newer GPS units (if you do, or don’t, have the factory GPS) as an “ancillary audio system” since they combine XM Radio, Weather, Traffic, MP3 music, audio books, Voice Navigation, and even cell phone calls from your helmet (with proper accessories).

Adding these GPS units to a factory system via AUX is a good start

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to a very capable and flexible system, without impacting the factory CB and Intercom operation.

5. Think of your AUX input as the only (or at least the main) way into your factory gear because it really is (with some exceptions, like MP3 devices that plug into the factory CD jacks).

With a mixer, the AUX plug can be the source of a large and complex system, almost replacing the factory capabilities if you wanted it to do so. Also, with a mixer, you can insert several other audio devices and many will give you priority override settings, gain settings, and more.

This, combined with the GPS mentioned earlier, can become a very complex and capable system quickly!

6. Your bike has an AUX input but no practical “AUX outputs”, aside from the factory headset jack. There are plug-in earbud adapters out there, but they only give you a music/audio feed and no connection to a microphone for communications use.

For voice communication via phone, you will need one of several add-on accessories available on the market to get your voice signal from the headset into a phone or GPS. This is where it can get complicated.

The bike uses a different microphone technology than the cell phone does and, in most cases, the same is true of FRS/GMRS/Handheld CB, etc. So some conversion or signal conditioning has to take place for your helmet headset voice signal to be useful on those devices. That’s the job of the microphone signal splitters, cell phone kits, and such that are available.

7. Volume control, balance, fader…all are features of “throw away” stereo gear at ridiculously low prices all over the marketplace.

However, even on some high-end luxury touring motorcycles (like the Gold Wing), you won’t always find a balance, fader, or even a push-totalk control for live microphones.

Here is where vendors come to the rescue! There are good volume controls and other add-ons that will solve these problems.

8. While we’re talking about audio and riding, I’d like to pitch one of my favorite messages: Safety!

Yes, we all know to be careful when operating audio gear while riding, and we know to pull over for tasks that take our attention for more than a second. Instead, my “safety message” is really about your hearing.

Riding is already hard on your hearing as it is. When we start cranking up the volume to hear over the road and wind noise, we can do permanent damage to our hearing. I’m a very strong advocate of wearing hearing protection while you ride (if it’s legal in your state). Not only will you suffer less fatigue on long trips, you will actually hear your audio better.

Plus, the wind noise that is the bane of all things motorcycle will become a faint memory as you forget what it means to listen to wind buffeting all day. (No more tinnitus, just lots more great audio!)

Conclusion So when all is said and done: Ride safe, ride smart, and take the High-Fi Highway when you can! At EdSets, we endorse a wide array of products from our own lines and from other vendors that have excellent products that can help.

Call anytime at (937) 271-4077 for advice, and be sure to visit www.edsets.com.

About the author: Ed Davis is a former 30-year Air Force researcher who advanced aircraft avionics and electronics by developing super-small and ultra-high-speed electronic devices.

He retired a few years early (in 2004) from the research lab to run EdSets full time (after having founded the company in 2001). His strong skills in electronics and understanding of acoustics and physics led to the design of EdSets headsets. His company, EdSets.com, designs and manufactures unique motorcycle audio products and ships them daily to customers in 35 countries worldwide.

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GA–J’S “HAIRY LEG RIDE II” —With a Military Twist—

Part 1

By Roger LeRoy, GWRRA #183053, of Blairsville, Georgia Don called for a rest stop in Waynesville, and then we were soon off in the direction of Asheville, North Carolina. The weather had been cool enough that some of us had added a layer of clothing and heavier gloves as we pushed northward. Once in Asheville, we took Interstate 26 north to Interstate 81 into Virginia, then stopped for lunch in Wytheville, Virginia.

Less than 10 miles outside of Wytheville, as we headed northeast, we saw black clouds ahead and stopped at a rest stop to put on our rain suits. Another five miles, and we were into heavy rain. As we proceeded past Salem and Roanoke, Virginia, the rain picked up to a blinding downpour. Around Cloverdale, Virginia, three of the fellows bringing up the rear of our caravan decided to pull off at an exit to try to get out of the rain. However, the lead three riders continued on through the deluge, which was replete with cars and trucks pulling off to the side of the road.

Five of the six Members of GA-J who participated in the ride at an overlook along the way

Day 1…A Wet Start Six Members of Georgia “Blue Bird” Chapter J left for our second “Hairy Leg Ride” on Saturday, May 22nd. They were: George Danner (GWRRA #118796), Don Delapenha (GWRRA #149158), Mike Jones (GWRRA #611484), Terry Kintz (GWRRA #64995), Roger LeRoy (GWRRA #183053), and Ron McDonald (GWRRA #136609). Our destination? The Gettysburg Battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

About 15 miles before our destination, the rain finally receded and we arrived at our motel in Harrisonburg, Virginia. We were totally soaked, as each of the different types of rain suits had not proven to be waterproof in such a heavy rain. So we took full advantage of the motel’s dryer to render our wet clothing wearable and packable again. We also safely parked our bikes under a walkway enclosure and out of the continuing rain.

We met for breakfast at a restaurant in Andrews, North Carolina, about 30 miles from most of our homes, which are located in Blairsville/Hiawassee, Georgia and Murphy, North Carolina. The sky was overcast and rain was predicted for most of the day.

Early morning found us riding behind our leader and trip organizer Don Delapenha through the Nantahala Gorge, located between Andrews and Bryson City, North Carolina. The weather was brisk and the pavement was dry as we took the curves that follow the Nantahala River. We knew they would be teeming with rafters and kayakers within two hours of our passing.

Our day’s destination was Harrisonburg, Virginia, about 470 miles from Andrews, North Carolina. This was to be our longest days’ ride, and we were somewhat concerned. After all, many of us had not ridden this type of distance in some time.

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Don repairing tail light while George supervises.

The trailing three riders soon arrived, just as drenched and ready to shed their wet clothing as the first group. After parking under the cover and making good use of the dryer, everyone started to feel improved to Wing World

the point of thinking about going to dinner at a restaurant within walking distance of the motel.

Upon our return from dinner, we found that Terry’s trailer light had been shorted out by the rain and was constantly staying on, even with the bike key off. Knowing that this condition would soon deplete his battery, we checked and found the short. We then figured all was well for the night.

Day 2…College Prep After breakfast at the motel, and as we were packing to leave, we found that Terry’s battery was depleted; the shorted trailer light problem had not been corrected. So George supplied jumper cables and, with his bike in position, was able to easily restart Terry’s bike.

After refueling, we left Harrisonburg and rode north on Interstate 81 a short distance to The New Market Battlefield State Historical Park.

There we learned, during the presentation at the Hall of Valor Civil War Museum, that the Confederates, who were being led by Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge, were losing the battle that raged there on May 15, 1864. Four days earlier, 257 cadets of The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) had been marching the 80 miles from their campus in Lexington, Virginia to New Market. Breckinridge reluctantly called upon the cadets to charge the Union emplacements, and the decision turned the battle into a success and brought victory to the Confederates that day.

The museum’s movie, entitled “The Field of Lost Shoes”, highlights the charge by the cadets through a muddy field, wherein many lost their shoes and boots as they ran headlong into the conflict. A quote from the Hall of Valor states, “The Battle of New Market is the only occasion in American history in which a student body has charged to victory in pitched battle”. VMI lost 10 of their student body that day; an additional 45 were wounded.

Sign at the Virginia Military Institute.

Before we reached the PA state line, however, we came upon an accident that had the four-lane highway completely blocked. But with the help of five GPS units (our leader doesn’t have one), we maneuvered off the highway and through the town of Thurmont, Maryland. We then jumped back onto the highway north of the traffic tie-up. Of course we will never know if we actually saved any time, since the traffic was moving again as we entered Highway 15 northbound. But at least it was considered a fun exercise, with only one mistake and a resulting U-turn.

We were encountering some light rain on this leg of the trip but, after our experience on Saturday, we figured we could handle anything Mother Nature sent our way. We arrived at our hotel in Gettysburg about 4 p.m. and rode to dinner in town. Dinner was followed by a ride back to the hotel in more light rain.

Upon leaving New Market, we crossed over The East Mountain for a fun, twisty ride on Highways 211 and 340 that took us by Endless Caverns, Luray Caverns, and Skyline Caverns to Front Royal, Virginia, for lunch.

After lunch, and before proceeding on to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Don was notified that his left rear tail light was not working. So Ron headed over to a local auto parts store and found the right-sized bulb.

With a quick repair, Don was back on the road and leading us northward on Highway 340 to Frederick, Maryland, then onto Highway 15 into Pennsylvania.

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That evening, we engaged in a friendly game of cards before calling it another great day on the trail.

Day 3…North is South, South is North The next morning we rode to a nearby restaurant for breakfast. The skies were thankfully clearing, and the morning looked like a great day for a tour of the local battlefield.

a.m. tour. Our knowledgeable guide had a microphone headset, and each of us on the tour had an earpiece headset to catch every description of the process we were seeing as we walked next to the steel stamping, spoke spinning, hole drilling, part assembly, wiring layout, and final testing areas. With partially assembled motorcycles moving on conveyers overhead and forklifts passing beside us, we were impressed by the cleanliness of the plant and the satisfaction on the faces of the employees who were working on an American classic.

We started at the Gettysburg National Military Park Visitor Center, where we watched the film “We are Met on a Great Battlefield”. We experienced the feeling of battle at the “Battle of Gettysburg” cyclorama and also toured the Gettysburg Museum of the American Civil War. The cyclorama is a sound and light show of the spectacular 377-foot painting, completed in 1884, of Picket’s Charge.

A stop at the North Frederick Overlook in Maryland.

Our bikes at the Gettysburg Battlefield.

We then boarded a bus for a two-hour, guided tour conducted by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic park ranger. This three-day battle, in the first week of July, 1863, resulted in establishing eternal landmarks in and around the town of Gettysburg. Some of these are Little Round Top, Seminary Ridge, Cemetery Hill, The Peach Orchard, and The Wheatfield. Each of these sites, and others, proclaim a story of victory and defeat, with carnage being the outcome of each day’s activity during one or more of those three historic days. An interesting element we learned from our visit was that the Confederates, led by Gen. Lee, were advancing from the north while the Union Troops, led by Gen. Meade, were defending from the south.

Following the tour and a trip through the gift shop, we went into town for lunch. The restaurant we chose was adjacent to the David Wills’ House. This is the historic home where Lincoln stayed on the evening of November 18, 1863, to put the finishing touches on his two-minute speech that transformed Gettysburg into a symbol that gave meaning to the sacrifice of the dead and inspiration to the living. This is also the occasion when Terry received a greeting ticket from the local constable for misreading the parking meter rate.

Looking to do some riding in the area, Don led us over South Mountain and the Appalachian Trail to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania for a fuel stop. Coming back into the Gettysburg area, we rode through the battlefield we had previously toured in order to take pictures of the bikes at some of the historical locations, including the Eternal Flame and Soldiers’ National Cemetery.

From York, we turned south for the first time and returned via back country roads to Frederick, Maryland for lunch. After lunch, Don led us on some fine twisty roads to the Catoctin State Park. There, we stopped at a high overlook and saw the city of Frederick below us. Further into the park, we came to a parking area with a half-mile walkway to view Cunningham Falls. Both stops offered fine photo ops for all the cameras onboard.

Our next stop, as we descended from Catoctin Mountain, was the local Frederick, Maryland Honda dealership. The fine folks at the shop welcomed us warmly and offered tips on what to see in the area. We departed the shop and arrived at our motel in Frederick about 3 p.m. Since the weather was warming, we were interested in taking a dip in the pool. However, we were quickly informed that the pool was under repair and closed.

This, of course, gave us ample time for continuing our card game.

However, we were beginning to find out that, as the trip wore on, the mood of a good-natured, friendly game of chance took on an aggressive atmosphere. Participants were looking to depose the consistent winner.

That evening, we ventured to a local seafood restaurant recommended by the motel clerk. Everyone but Mike was interested in trying the soft shell crabs, which of course anyone traveling through Maryland has to try at least once. Two of our hearty crew, Don and Ron, ordered two dozen of the spicy crustaceans. The rest of us ordered crab in some other form, like crab cakes or fish stuffed with crab. Except Mike, that is. He voiced a dislike for seafood of any kind and ordered a hamburger instead.

Ron and Don enjoying soft shell crabs.

Dinner that night was at a local family restaurant and the obligatory stop at DQ. Another evening of cards ensued.

Day 4…The “Other” Bike After breakfast that morning, with clear skies and warming temperatures, we decided to make an unscheduled trip to York, Pennsylvania to visit the Harley-Davidson motorcycle factory there.

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Back then, transporting “stuff ” was a real challenge; it took two pallets, sometimes three, to hold all of the electronic equipment necessary to stream and record all of the activities. All of the cameras, tripods, lights, etc. were moved several times—in specially made cases (or without!)—to different events at each Wing Ding.

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The broadcasts enabled our GWRRA Members who were not able to attend Wing Ding to somewhat experience the fun and excitement always present at Wing Ding. Included in the daily broadcasts from Wing Ding were videos of Member favorites like the Grand Parade, the Drill Team performances, the Bike Show, the Talent Show, and many more FUN Events.

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For many Wing Dings, INB’s on-air personality, Ray Garris (wearer of many crazy hats), traveled around each venue doing interviews with our Members while they shopped for “safety chrome”, ate ice cream, took demo rides, bought “safety lights”, ate ice cream, watched the parade, drooled over the bike show, danced until dawn, ate more ice cream, or just sat down in the shade to make new friends or renew longtime acquaintances. Ray recorded lots of voices and lots of laughter—the sounds of our Members having fun.

Over the years, INBRadio.com has archived up to five years’ worth of Wing Ding filming. Our Members were fortunate to be able to use these videos for various enhancements—perhaps to learn maneuvers for when their new drill team was starting up, to share with family and friends their experiences at the International Couple of the Year selection process, to catch a glimpse of themselves riding in the Grand Parade, to check out their favorite bikes in the bike show, and lots more.

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Because INB Radio/TV is officially retiring this month, this is the perfect time for INB Corporation, its employees, and its founder, Ken Davis, to sincerely thank all of you for your support and participation over these years.

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WORD WORD SEARCH SEARCH PUZZLE PUZZLE You’re riding your Wing down a long, straight interstate and trying to keep your mind occupied so you don’t doze off. You realize you have neither your Wing World magazine nor your Gold Book with you (oops!), and you’re in a different state! So—just in case you need them— you and your Co-Rider decide to play a game of “List Familiar Names from the magazine, the Gold Book, and GWRRA in general” (other than perhaps your own Chapter and District). You both take turns at it. Search on the list here to find all the names you’ve remembered offhand.

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

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Cozy Winter...............................................6 Danson Trikes .........................................30 Deltran.......................................................6

East Coast Cycles ......................19, 35, 65 EdSets.....................................................15

F2P Technologies....................................32

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Did you find all the words listed for last month’s Word Search Puzzle of all the breeds of dogs that had escaped from the local pound and were closing in on your exhaust pipes? If not, here is the answer key for that puzzle, located on page 89 of the October 2010 issue of Wing World.

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We spied this perky and well-groomed pooch with its people checking out this year’s Wing Ding vendor show and sporting its very own GWRRA vest. Sherlock—as you’ll notice from the red pin on the vest—is even a Wing Ding veteran! We’re pretty certain that, if asked the question “So you’re saying this is a ‘dog’s life’?”, Sherlock’s reply would be, “Yup, and I’m lovin’ it!”

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

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

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

Then: •Email your entry to: c o n t e s t @ w i n g w o r l d m a g . c o m or you may mail your entry to: WW November “Wingy” Contest, One W. Deer Valley Road – Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85027 All entries must be received before November 1st.

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

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

A winner will be randomly chosen on November 1st; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone. Additionally, the November winner’s name will be published in the January 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 for one year, starting with the January 2010 issue of Wing World magazine, and may be discontinued without notice by the publisher. By participating in this contest, entrants agree to the specific rules, terms and conditions provided for this particular contest as stated in the Rules given here.

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

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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.

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

MEMBER “FOR SALE” M O T O R C Y C L E S 1970 Honda Trail 70. 12K mi. All original survivor in good cond. $750.

Bob. (828) 280-3638. NC. 1971 (restored) Triumph Spitfire for sale or trade for 1999 or 2000 Gold Wing SE. Collector Car Price Guide lists car at $10,200; Hagerty insured car for $12,000. Mark. (803) 514-2257.

1975 GL1000. 16K mi. Like new; original cond. $4,000 firm. Bob. (810) 743-1895. MI. 1978 GL1000. 38K mi. Burgundy. New tires, carb kit, timing belts, plugs, points, battery, windshield, brake kits, fork seals. Always garaged. $3,000. Art (402) 254-6443 (evenings); (402) 254-6444 (days). NE. 1981 Honda Gold Wing 1100cc. Burgundy with black luggage. 160K mi. Rebuilt carburetor, new fork seals. $2,500 obo. Eldon. (303) 3493842 or (303) 549-8834 or janmar777@aol.com. Oracle, AZ. 1982 Gold Wing Aspencade. Brown and gold. 26K mi. Fully loaded.

Always garaged; senior driven. Asking $2,000 obo. Charlie. (305) 226-1853. Miami, FL. 1982 Honda Silverwing. Less than 1,800 original miles. Garaged, serviced, and ready to ride. Excellent starter bike, collector, or commuter.

With windshield, fairing, saddlebags, and trunk. Must see to believe at $2,695. (520) 882-4765. Tucson, AZ. 1984 GL1200 Aspencade. Very good cond. Pics and info on website CA1Q.org, click on “For Sale” tab. $3,500. Charlie. (562) 926-5420. CA. 1985 Gold Wing Aspencade. Two-tone beige. 43K mi. Always garaged and covered; never down; immaculate. Stator done, extra lights, chrome, luggage racks, modulator, good rubber. $4,000. Tom. (515) 508-0144 or tomandchars@msn.com. Pics avail. IA. 1986 Aspencade 1200. Two-tone blue. 64K mi. Excellent cond.

Backrest, armrest, driving lights, accent lights, new stator, CB, and matching trailer with swivel hitch. Pics avail. $5,200 for both. (401) 368-0668. ears4@cox.net. RI. 1988 GL1500 Gold Wing. 70,600 mi. 6-cylinder with reverse. New

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timing belt. Runs excellent. $3,995. Wayne. (717) 432-4281.

1988 Gold Wing. Martini Beige. 90K mi. Garage kept. New tires, new battery, well-maintained. AM/FM/CB/cass. Progressive Springs in forks, Tulsa windshield w/ vent, Küryakyn pegs/grips, shop manual, top bag, travel bags for trunk and saddlebags. $4,000. gene_harper@yahoo.com or (817) 991-9706.

1989 Honda Gold Wing. Wineberry. 56K mi. Garage kept. Extra new chrome parts. Great bike; two local owners. Honda maintained. $4,200. (276) 963-1088 or Jim.mcmillan@safelite.com. VA. 1989 GL1500 Gold Wing. Wineberry. Only 64,210 mi. Well cared for; all maintenance records. Excellent cond.; everything works; never crashed. Many extras. Asking $4,720. (775) 901-6722 or tom@smith-valley.com. NV.1993 Aspencade. Candy Apple Red w/ pinstriping. 62K. Over $3,500 in accessories. Exc. cond. Comes w/ matching cargo trailer, helmets w/ intercom, and jackets. New tires and brakes. $7,500. (859) 223-9351.

1994 Aspencade w/ Hannigan ’05 classic sidecar. Black unit w/ Native American pinstriping by Mountainman. Only 56K mi.!

Armrests, luggage rack, trailer hitch, etc. $10,200. Lonny. (765) 425-5213 or mocpath@comcast.net.

1995 Gold Wing 20th Anniv. Aspencade. Red. 21,744 mi. Garage kept. CB, helmets w/ headsets, Torque Master exhaust, new battery, cruise control, and much more. $7,495. Hank. (561) 6840056. West Palm Beach, FL. 1995 Interstate 1500, 20th Anniv. Ed., 60,500 mi. Candy Red. Garage kept. Very good cond. and runs like a top. $4,900 obo.

(951) 264-3208, ask for Bob. 1995 Gold Wing Aspencade. Beautiful Emerald Green. Special gold badges denoting 20th anniversary model. 40K mi. Very nice; upgraded w/ Progressive Suspension fork springs and rear air shocks, also has a fork brace. 8 brake lights, extra lights in saddlebags, trunk, fairing.

Oversized windshield w/ vent, Küryakyn driver pegs, and much more.

Includes reverse, cruise, onboard air compressor, iPod adapter, four speakers. Every switch works. $7,500 obo. Jim. (636) 399-1973.

1997 Gold Wing Aspencade. Forrest Green. 100K mi. Tulsa windshield, driver backrest, passenger armrest, trunk rack. New tire, front; rear good. New alternator, new fork gaskets, springs, and battery. Includes shop manual and battery charger. Everything works. $5,000. Mel. (260) 434-0336 or jtower4322@comcast.net. Fort Wayne, IN. 1997 GL1500SE. Two-tone red. 12,234 mi. Showroom cond.

Always garaged, two new tires, two helmets, tall vented windshield, highway boards, custom grips, backrest, armrests. Pics available. $9,500 obo. (814) 673-2063. PA. 1997 Valkyrie. Black. 24K mi. Very clean w/ exceptional paint. Cobra exhaust, hard bags, Memphis windshield, hard chrome rear carrier, new tires w/ 2K mi., and 11 other optional parts and chrome. $7,500.

Duane. (260) 609-5277. Albion, IN. 1998 GL1500 Aspencade. Black/pinstriping. 38K mi. CB, MP3, new tires and rear brakes, CompuFire alternator, gel battery, fog lamps and other lights, luggage rack, large windshield, manuals, custom grips and

seat. $8,700. tewysocki@verizon.net or (330) 620-9964. OH. 1998 Aspencade. Black. 130K mi. New front tire, new battery, Ring of Fire, reverse, CB, AM/FM, 12-disc CD changer, intercom, wind wings, cruise pegs, backrest, luggage rack/flag poles, ISO grips, Tulsa windshield. $7,500. (678) 677-6179 (cell) or winger98@comcast.net.

1998 GL1500. Pearl Glacier White. 38K. (2K on E3s). Compufire, AM/FM/CB/cass., lighted trunk spoiler, Wig-Wag brake lights, armrests, floorboards, front extension, trailer hitch, side lights, shop manual. $9,000. zodiac@telcomplus.net. Lynden, WA. 1999 GL1500 SE Anniv. Ed. Pearl Green. Low miles. CD player, CompuFire alternator, and many extras. $12,000 obo. Brian. (815) 923-2972 or springerparents2@aol.com. IL. 2000 GL1500SE. Royal Blue. 34,600 mi. Comes with matching trailer. CompuFire alternator, spare alternator, AM/FM radio CB, 2 helmets, 2 covers, CD player in trunk, footboard, rd. pegs, spare tire for trailer, chrome hitch and bumper, tall windshield. Too much more to mention. $11,500 obo for all. Edward. (901) 465-8535. Somerville, TN (40 miles from Memphis).

2000 GL1500 SE. White w/ green insets. 53,600-plus mi. Lighted spoiler on top w/ brake light flasher, CompuFire alternator, and sealed battery.

Backrest, tall windshield, trailer hitch, new tires, gear minder, wind wings, lighted highway boards, ride-off stand, lights and turn signals everywhere.

One owner. Always garaged; well-maintained and ready to ride. Asking $8,850. Harold. (620) 338-0966. Dodge City, KS. 2001 GL1800. Pearl Blue. Low mileage. Loaded. 46K miles on Honda warranty remaining and transferable, $11,375. Color-coordinated Bushtec Turbo+2, loaded, with bike-mounted suspension airing system for shocks, $3,275. Sold separately or as a unit. Jim. (210) 861-3759. TX. 2001 “Black Beauty” GL1800. 50K. Perfectly maintained, consistent show winner. Over 2,000 LEDs. Includes GPS and radar, laser deflectors, heated seats, and more. Pics and more info available. Larry. (717) 417-1147. Red Lion, PA. 2002 Honda GL1800. Black. 32K mi. Excellent cond.; well-maintained; all maintenance records. Includes 4 helmets and 2 covers. Garage kept. $11,500, negotiable. (804) 758-3573 or captjrose@yahoo.com. Eastern VA. 2003 GL1800/ABS. Candy Red. 19K mi. Always garaged; never down; well-maintained. CB, rear speakers, driving lights, bag liners, tall Honda windshield, 12V ACC socket, Battery Tender plugs, ISO Grips, Transformer floorboards, comfort handlebars, trunk/bag lights, red Air Wings, new Dunlops (<4K mi.), full cover. Pics avail. $11,000 obo.

(847) 888-3580 or Hissvnt@sbcglobal.net. IL. 2003 Sliverwing. Red. Only 9K original mi. Excellent cond. Many extras. Rear color-matched, rack-mounted (removable) GiVi Maxia luggage case. Asking $3,970. (775) 901-6722 or tom@smithvalley.com. Northern NV. 2003 GL1800. Metallic Red. 86,991 mi. Loaded with extras. Wellmaintained; garage kept; excellent cond. Now own trike; wife says two wheels must go! (252) 943-1163 or cathyslade51@hotmail.com for pics. Bath, NC. 2003 GL1800/ABS. Silver Metallic. 26K mi. Zumo 450 GPS. Speedo Healer, gear display, chrome, Küryakyan, and more. $13,500. (703) 266-8191. Centreville, VA. 2003 GL1800. Illusion Blue. 40K mi. One owner. Luggage rack, fog lights, Krome Works back and armrests. One L and one 2XL Wilson leather jackets, two XL helmets and one M w/ speaker systems. $10, 000 for all. Dan (828) 321-2626. Andrews, NC. 2004 BMW R1150R Piedmont. Red metallic. 20K mi. Windshield, BMW hard cases, luggage rack, windscreen, heated grips, and helmet. Garage kept. $6,500. lacarpenter@yahoo.com or (972) 412-3560. Dallas, TX. 2004 Honda Silverwing 600. Burgundy. Only 7,700 mi.

J&M CB, Utopia backrest, tall windshield, and tour box.

Extra clean. $4,000 firm. (919) 495-2747 or gwrra064037@nc.rr.com. NC. 2006 Gold Wing 1800. Titanium. 31,685 mi. Over $4,000 in chrome accessories; too many extras to list. Garage kept, maintenance up-todate. F4 windshield. $16,200 obo. Norman or Dianne. (704) 9831364 or (704) 438-3218. Email wendy.burleson@era.com for photos.

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2006 GL1800. 25,104 mi. Has all options plus Muth mirrors and flashing tail and light bar. Küryakyn Ergo II cruise pegs. Has new ‘Lops, cone steering bearing. Just serviced. $16,500. (604) 531-6415 or holtonis@shaw.ca.

2006 Honda VTX 1300S. Bright Metallic Blue. 18,170 one-owner miles.

Memphis Shade windshield, passenger backrest and backrest-mounted travel bags, chrome rear carrier, Saddleman sadddlebags, Hondaline driving lights, highway bars with folding highway pegs, Kuryakun ISO grips w/ Throttle Boss, front fender chrome trim rail, new rear tire (2009), and oil and filter change this spring (2010). (715) 403-1431.

2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Classic. 2,900 mi. Windshield, bags, luggage rack, passenger backrest, engine guards, heel/toe shifter, etc. $6,700 obo. Stephen. branson0319@att.net.

2007 Honda VTX1300C. Blue. Less than 8K mi. Clean title, new front tire, leather bags, windshield, Mustang seat, Cyberlites, and more. Runs and looks like new. Garage kept. Must sell at $6,500 obo. Fly or bus here and ride home. (334) 445-4772 or (334) 237- 0466. AL. 2007 Honda Gold Wing w/ premium audio. 13,500 mi. Exc. cond.

Added $5,000-plus accessories. CB and lots of chrome when bought new. $18,500 obo. (641) 425-9199. IA. 2007 GL1800/Airbag/GPS. Blue with pinstriping all over. 20K mi.

Heated grips and seat. Lots of extras, lights, and chrome. Garage keep.

Also has Tow-Pac; 12-inch tires. Can go 2 ar 3 wheels. Must see to appreciate. $25,000. (803) 475-5312. SC. 2007 Honda VTX1300C. Blue. Less than 8K mi. Clean title, new front tire, leather bags, windshield, Mustang seat, Cyber lites, and more.

Runs and looks like new. Garage kept. Must sell at $6,500 obo. Fly or bus here and ride home. (334) 445-4772 or (334) 237- 0466. AL. 2007 BigDog Bulldog chopper 117cu V-twin, Baker 6-speed. Black and Emerald Green. 8,200 mi. 300 rear tire, diamond-cut heads and oil cooler. $20,000. Karl. (918) 625-6704. Bixby, OK. 2008 GL1800 Premium Audio/ABS/GPS/Navi./Airbag. 8,500 mi.

Showroom shape, Küryakyn passenger armrests and trailer hitch, Mic-O-Pegs, Tulsa air deflectors. Garage kept; never down; well-maintained. Asking $19,500. Dave. (630) 553-0062 or murawski123@yahoo.com. Pics. avail. IL. 2008 GL1800, stage 3. Dark Burgundy w/custom pinstriping. 9,800 mi.

Over $4,000 in accessories. Exc. cond. Factory warranty until June 2011.

First $18,500. (919) 495-2747 or gwrra064037@nc.rr.com. NC. 2008 GL1800 and trailer. Burgundy. 14K. Fog lights, hitch, luggage rack. All maintenance up-to-date. $15,900. Steve.

(651) 210-2256 or dadoian@comcast.net.

T R I K E S 1997 GL1500 w/ 2002 CSC conv. and Bushtec trailer. Candy Red. 18,645 mi. EZ-Steer, Tulsa windshield, extra lights, CB and radio, Ring of Fire, armrest, adjustable foot pegs. $20,000 for both. Photos and more information, contact Bill at (513) 598-1918. OH. 1999 GL1500 Honda Gold Wing, 50th Anniv. trike. White. With low mileage. Many extras. Asking $13,000 obo. John. (480) 297-4163 or Tuftsbobbiejean@aol.com.

1999 SE Gold Wing w/ Hannigan conv. Two-tone red. Bike: 39K mi.; trike kit: 0 mi. Comes with matching Bushtec trailer. Tulsa windshield, AM/FM, CB, intercom, Corbin seat, cover, and many extras. (615) 403-8300.

1999 GL1500 SE trike. Gray/silver. 66Kmi. Two custom-made trailers.

Chrome and accessories. Blue LED and neon lights. “Show Bike”, 2004 Peoples Choice Award at Hoot. $24,000 firm. Don. (618) 539-3458.

matching trailer. Tons of chrome; lots of extras. Serviced and well-maintained. Asking $26,000. Edward. (727) 541-2790 or (302) 2366152 (cell). FL.

1995 Easy-Hauler motorcycle trailer. One person load and unload.

Approximately 1,200-lb. capacity. $650. Pics avail. Wayne. (913) 651-6873 or funbikers@aol.com.

2004 GL1800 w/ Roadsmith conv. Titanium. 20,660 mi. Uni-go trailer. Many accessories upon request. Serious buyers only. (315) 5072945 or wmaeder@roadrunner.com.

1996 Kwik Kamp. White w/ Maroon vinyl. Queen bed, table, chairs, Koolatron cooler w/ converter, continental spare tire, canopy, stove, grill, and much more. Not used in last 6 years. Exc. cond. $2,800.

(906) 475-6819.

2004 GL1800 w/ Champion conv. Black Cherry. 41K mi. Garage kept.

Color-matched ground effect floorboards w/ all three Baker Wind Wing kits installed. Has 4 1/2 degree EZ-Steer kit, 3 new tires, CB, and other accessories, including adjustable driver’s highway pegs and backrest, passenger armrests, trunk rack, and 1 1/2 inch receiver hitch. Asking $24,000. Lee. (830) 796-8890. Bandera, TX. 2005 GL1800 Gold Wing w/ Champion conv. Only 3K mi. on kit; 37,033 on Gold Wing. Black Cherry w/ deep metallic. Equipped with all the Honda equipment; Honda CB radio and antenna installed new 6 months ago. Whale tail installed 3 months ago (lighted)—whale tails are only offered on Hannigan trikes; this one was made special for the Champion trike. Most accessories installed less than one year. Chrome rotor covers with multi-color Ring of Fire. New: Trunk fairing (lighted), velour seat covers, frame covers, oversized windshield, painted front fender extension. Custom painted dash, velour dash pad, highway pegs, floorboards with heel/toe shifter, wraparound trunk lights, passenger armrests, driver backrest, ISO grips, new painted louvered battery covers, battery one year, fog lights, LED glow custom lighting, multi-switch on clutch reservoir, new style tail lights and new mic mutes. This trike is ready to ride anywhere. Fantastic buy at only $25,000! Can send more pictures. Larry. (870) 476-6071 or (870) 215-0466 or baker4639@yahoo.com.

2005 GL1800 w/ Champion conv. Black Cherry. 38K mi. Serviced and well-maintained. Loaded w/ many extras. Neosho trailer, 19 Standard, White. Plus, warm and cold riding gear. $25,000. John. (830) 4591288 or jlhaifley@ktc.com. TX. 2005 Gold Wing w/ CSC conv. Sliver Metal flake. 40K mi. Heel/toe shifter, lots of chrome. $22,499. Dave. (920) 725-0549. Neenah WI. 2006 Gold Wing w/ CSC conv. White w/ blue pinstriping. 5,500 mi.

IRS, running boards CB, heated grips and seat, backup lights, driving lights, turning lights, Ring of Fire, chrome wheels. Chrome, and more chrome! $25,000. Al. (304) 429-3781. WV. 2006 GL1800 w/ CSC conv. Black Cherry. 24,400 mi. Lots of chrome, ground effects, heel/toe shifter, CB, armrest, backrest, EZ-Steer, upgraded brake system, trailer hitch, and many more extras. $32,000.

Carolyn. (251) 586-3459 or (251) 689-2684 or rmcreecvs@att.net. AL. 2007 VTX 1300R w/ Motortrike conv. Custom Wineberry. Only 9,400 mi. Factory built, garaged, well maintained and original owner. Custom paint, tall windshield, heel/toe shifter, tour pack, Cobra pipes, driver/passenger boards, rear bumper, trunk carpet and light and adjustable rear air shocks. Pics available. $16,500 obo. sem1948@aol.com or (615) 641-2673. TN. 2008 GL1800 w/ Lehman conv. 28,370 mi. One owner; garage kept. Heated seats, heated grips, GPS, cruise control, backrest, stereo, rear deck luggage rack, trailer hitch, and wind deflectors—only thing missing is a CB radio. $31,900. (520) 465-3328 or Roaddawgmikey@msn.com.

2007 Escapade Elite trailer. Candy Black Cherry with pinstriping by “TJ and the Boss”. Chrome wheels, chrome tongue, front bra, mounted cooler with bra, spoiler with brake lights, carpeted inside with light, spare tire. Used once for 1K-mile trip. $4,995. Judy or Bob. (352) 307-9957 or mygsondavid@embarqmail.com. FL. 2007 Titan enclosed trailer, 6’ x 10’. White, single-axle w/ brakes, heavy-duty rear ramp door, side door, spare tire, non-skid floor w/ tiedown hardware. Good quality. $2,500. Gerald. (405) 401-0783 or gwhudson@sbcglobal.net. OK. 2009 Iron Horse 2 bike flip-top trailer. White. As new; not a mark on it. First $5,500 obo takes it. Bob. (828) 280-3638. NC. PA R T S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S 1985 and 1986 Gold Wing parts: Parting out both bikes—frames, motors, wheels, cowls, tour packs, floorboards, exhaust, chrome rear bumper w/ many lights! Jerry. (860) 659-2803.

1999 GL1500SE Light Green take-off parts from trike conv.; 31K miles on parts; new rear tire. 1999 GL1500SE two-tone red take-off parts from trike conv.; 39K miles on parts. Pete. (706) 582-3311. Make offer, plus freight.

Parts from 2004 1800 Hartco seat, two years old, $600; big bike rear arm rest, $50; waterproof seat cover you can ride on all day, $25; Küryakyn rear trunk bag, $25; 2 saddlebag carrying bags, $25; saddlebag cooler, $20; factory Gold Wing waterproof cover, $50; Butler drink cup $20; tank bag, $10; trunk lid storage bag, $15; 1 fog light, new, $25; saddlebag shelf liners, $10; hardwire kit for Garmin GPS 2610 or 2730 models. Obo, or offer one price for all. Ask for Dave.

(574) 255-8576 or (574) 360-1832.

Stock rear shocks removed from a 1987 GL1200I when new. Fits 1984-87 GL1200s. $40, plus shipping; used clutch removed from a 1986 GL1200A. Good condition (wasn’t the problem). Fits 1984-87 Gl1200s. $20, plus shipping. Don. (503) 957-3358. Tigard, OR. Take-off parts from a 2005 White GL1800 trike conversion. L&R saddlebags w/ accessory lights. No tail lights. $100 each, plus shipping; swing arm and other parts also available; full cover, $15. (931) 8398473 or shirda@frontiernet.net. TN. MISCELLANEOUS

TRAILERS AND SIDECARS Time-Out camper w/ queen air mattress. New in November of ’09; crated and shipped to Ohio. Used twice. Tent is blue. Has DVD, owners manual and booklet, table, one chair, A/C duct. Pics avail. $3,000. Deb or Gene. (330) 773-2465. OH.

2006 Coachman “Spirit of America” travel trailer. 34 ft. w/ 2 slideouts; one w/ table and love seat, queen bed. Sleeps 7-8. A/C, microwave, stove, oven, pantry, 2 doors. Pics avail. Deb or Gene. $16,000. (330) 773-2465. OH.

Alum. Trailer for bike or trike – 5’9” W by 9’5” long.

Used 4 times. $1,800 firm. Norman. (660) 668-3559 or Norman@socket.net.

2001 GL1800 w/ D.F.T. conv. Illusion Red. 33K mi. Comes w/ a red 2003 Aerosport trailer. Excessive chrome, CB, Sirius radio, and a lot of extras. $40,000 invested; make an offer. Butch. (630) 551-1297.

1994 Aspencade cargo trailer. Red (wine). Chrome wheels, bumper lights, top rails, front apron guard. $3,000 obo. Joe. (319) 392-4306.

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2005 trailer. Cherry Red. Upright storage stand, chrome wheels, LED lights, spoiler, 12-inch wheels, fenders. Used 3 times. $2,800. Carl.

(904) 347-5814 (cell) or dimplesstaug@aol.com.

2005 Mini Cooper S. Peppe White. 52K mi. New tires, great mileage, clean car, 6 speed. $18,000 firm. (660) 668-3559 or Norman@socket.net.

2000 GL1500SE Anniv. Ed. w/ 2001 CSC conv. Black. Comes with matching 17-cf Kompact Kamp trailer. $2,500 worth of chrome and extras. 28 Indian feathers (each with a tribal name), 6 dream catchers (each with theme names—e.g., moon/sun, bear/strength, etc.—in colors of purple, teal, and peach, painted by Mountainman). Over $32,000 invested; will sell for $19,750. John. (240) 675-5840 or goldwing1.pa.net.

2003 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike conv. Dark Red. 29K mi. Comes with

2004 Aluma motorcycle pull-behind cargo trailer. Aluminum and black.

Exc. cond. (641) 425-9199. IA.

Rocket motorcycle trailer, model 130DT. With stone guard, spare tire, and dolly. Asking $2,799 or GEO. Chuck. nance_chuck@verizon.net or (815) 539-5586. Northern IL.

1994 Quik Kamp camper. $1,500. (920) 532-6691 or (920) 3625760 (cell). WI.

MEMBER

“WANTED”

Wanted for a 2003 GL1800: Right-side saddlebag, Illusion Blue in color. Please call Bill at (608) 332-1624.

My name is Allen Tigges, and I am a proud owner of a 1988 1500 Gold Wing in Germany. I work for the U.S Army Europe. I need some help please; I am in need of a side cover on the battery side. I hope to find maybe a used one because I will have to paint it my special color and have my airbrush work done again on it. Can anyone in the Gold Wing community there in the States help me? Thanks. allen.tigges@eur.army.mil ●

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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.

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

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Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 274

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS MARCH 2011, DATES PENDING. Come join us on our 2nd Annual “40 to Phoenix” Coast-to-Coast Ride.

For more, and updated, information, please contact Greg McKinney at (870) 799-8570 (home) or whitegoldwing@hughes.net, or Brian McCallum at (571) 275-2577 (cell) or bmccallum65@yahoo.com.

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

DISTRICT EVENTS OCTOBER 8 & 9, 2010. OKLAHOMA DISTRICT's "Hallo Wing IV Monster Mash Costume Dance" on Thursday evening, 7-10 p.m. (live band), at the Muskogee Civic Center, Muskogee, Oklahoma. $100-an-hour giveaway Saturday. For more info, contact Rick Greninger at (918) 272-9055 or visit www.gwrraokla.org.

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OCTOBER 14-16, 2010.

MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT presents “The Great American Family Reunion” at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, MS., birthplace of Elvis Presley. Seminars, ARC, ERC, Trike Course, Lighted Bike Parade,Talent Show, Inside and Outside Vendors, Bike Show, Mascot and Banner judging, on-bike games, inside games, raffles, drawing for $5,000 Grand Prize, and lots more.

Contact Rosemary Patterson at (601) 736-5297 or (601) 736-1589. For more info, visit www.miss.gwrra-regiona.org.

OCTOBER 29-31, 2010. ARIZONA DISTRICT CONVENTION “Desert Dreams” at Tucson Hilton East, 7600 East Broadway, Tucson, Arizona, 85710. Tel: (520) 721-5600; ask for special GWRRA Room Rate: $79 (book by October 1). Rally + Seminars + Rider Education + Leadership Training + Bike Games + Light Parade + Great Rides + Dinner + Talent Show + Friends + Fun, Fun, Fun! Preregistration deadline: October 1, 2010. Website: http://www.gwrraaz.com/Rally.htm. For more info, contact AZ District Directors Gary/Kerry Woo at (520) 400-9897 or Assistant District Directors Bill/Susan Trask at (623) 9347496.

JANUARY 27-29, 2011. MARYLAND DISTRICT’s “WinterThing” in Ocean City, MD at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau. For reservations, call (800) 638-2100 and ask for the MD District WinterThing event for special rates. Come join us for seminars, an ice cream social, MD Couple of the Year selection, people games, raffles and more. There will be a dance Friday night, complete with costume competition. This year’s theme is “Renaissance”. Come join in the fun! For more info, please contact Allen Willingham at (410) 798-6137 or Ray Hartman at (301) 374-9476. Flyer available at www.gwrra-md-district.org.

CHAPTER EVENTS OCTOBER 2, 2010. FL1-H Daytona Race Wings— the new International Chapter of the Year—will hold its second annual Charity Poker Run for “Our Children First”. (Rain date October 3rd.) Registration starts 9 a.m. at Ultimate Seats, Destination Daytona and ends at Houligan’s, with a lunch hour stop at Brian’s BBQ. First bike out at 10 a.m. Covers over 100 miles of back road “Old Florida” riding. Cash prizes for best and worst hands. Loads of door prizes. 50/50 to benefit Our Children First! $10/first hand; $5/second hand per person. All proceeds go to Our

Children First. For info, contact Dick at 1racer@cfl.rr.com or (386) 451-5182.

OCTOBER 2, 2010. CHAPTER WI-N’s Annual Chili Fest. Come join us for fun, games and CHILI! We'll be at the Ixonia Firemen's Park in Ixonia, WI, located on Highway 16 between Oconomowoc & Watertown. (Park St. Ixonia, WI 53036 gps coordinates 43.146419, - 88.598558) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Preregistration available until Sept. 22. For more info, contact Frank Jackson at (262) 844-6128 or visit www.gwrra-win.org.

OCTOBER 9, 2010. TX-U’s “3rd Annual Hallowings Rally” at Pickerell Park in Schertz, TX. Witch Hunt, games, silent auction, and great door prizes. For more info, please contact Steve Ochs at (361) 571-2909.

OCTOBER 9, 2010. CA-1V’S second annual “V Run” in Victorville, CA. Check-in 8-10 a.m. at B&B Honda in Victorville (free coffee and donuts). Many grand prizes (including a set of tires donated by B&B Honda) and door prizes, along with a 50/25/25 drawing. 2 mapped-out rides—one scenic mountain ride and a Route 66 ride. For more info, contact CD John Baker at (760) 949-2186 or visit our website at www.gwrraca1v.org to download a flyer. Ends up at Maxwell’s in Apple Valley for a great meal (price of meal included in rally ticket purchase; a portion of the proceeds will go to High Desert Homeless Services).

OCTOBER 16, 2010. NC-Y’s Annual Poker Run. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; meeting at 2 p.m. at Connelly Springs Town Hall, 130 US Hwy 70, Connelly Springs, NC (I-40 exit 113).

Food, music, 50/50, door prizes, and beautiful mountain ride. For more info, call Warren & Wanda Wellmn at (828) 874-2261.

OCTOBER 23, 2010. CA-1F’s annual Halloween Fun Run in beautiful San Diego, CA. Held at Fun Bike Center, 5755 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, CA 92123. All bikes welcome. Come join us for a scenic poker run, games, contests, prizes and entertainment. Free lunch included with registration. Preregistration cost is $10/GWRRA Members and $12/non-members. T-shirts available at preregistration only. Visit www.gwrra-ca1f.org or contact Dana Rowley at (619) 921-5419 or Ed and Kay Carroll at (858) 695-8445.

NOVEMBER 20, 2010. CA1-N’s “23 Annual Toys for Tots Motorcycle Benefit Ride” in support of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Refreshments at the starting line and a free lunch provided by Casino Pauma upon completion of the ride. Grand Prizes, door prizes, 50/25/25 drawings, and precision riding demonstration from the Gold Angel Motorcycle Drill Team. Pre-registrants entered in a separate drawing for a set of tires donated by JBJ Cycle. Registration $10/per person and an unwrapped gift to be donated to Toys for Tots. Police-escorted ride starts at the Oceanside Harbor, parking lot #1 at 11:30 a.m.; registration open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more info, contact our Chapter Director at (760) 479-9450 or Event Coordinator at (760) 941-4952 or visit ● www.gwrra-ca1n.net.

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

REGIONAL

DIRECTORS:

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

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

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812-654-2798 574-534-6705 765-529-6345 765-452-9077 219-275-5200 765-966-8722 317-884-1643 812-882-4385 260-396-2333 269-687-5300 812-294-1810 812-457-8486 269-476-2321 317-576-0833 219-762-5472 317-837-7842 219-394-2264 260-768-4780 260-726-4124 260-356-8922 260-495-4400 219-326-0085 219-712-7161 317-727-1472 812-606-1580

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313-605-3115 810-678-2858 734-753-9317 231-843-2118 269-342-9249 248-255-5859 248-681-7285 517-725-7362 586-749-6254 810-265-3605 616-662-1399 231-937-6079 734-425-2385 313-565-7665 734-476-1085 989-435-4753 810-735-7126 231-796-3716 517-655-4973 906-387-3019 906-341-6245 231-773-7670 616-786-4918 248-689-4299 906-632-6644 989-843-6154 517-652-1289 616-522-0274 269-756-5721 313-537-1824 989-305-1537 989-224-6259 989-689-5443 989-693-6938 517-423-8369 734-421-8250 989-539-3550 231-537-4752

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

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330-802-2429 419-365-7232 740-896-3073 419-946-9509 937-465-6886 614-875-7326 419-843-8277 740-446-3993 330-225-0070 440-944-4491 937-246-3221 513-894-3010 740-742-2070 937-439-0075 440-453-4453 740-654-7156 440-232-5106 216-310-9503

OH-H3 OH-I OH-I2 OH-J OH-K2 OH-L OH-L2 OH-L2 OH-M OH-M2 OH-N OH-N2 OH-O OH-P OH-P2 OH-Q2 OH-S OH-T OH-T2 OH-U OH-U2 OH-V OH-V2 OH-W OH-W2 OH-X OH-X2 OH-Y OH-Z OH-Z2

PROCTORVILLE ORRVILLE WARREN DAYTON BELLEVUE CINCINNATI NEW PHILADELPHIA NEW PHILADELPHIA AUSTINTOWN DEFIANCE LIMA SABINA NEWARK MEDINA CHILLICOTHE CIRCLEVILLE FREMONT KENT TROTWOOD CELINA HILLIARD ASHLAND WINTERSVILLE MARION BOWLING GREEN ATHENS MONROE FREDERICKTOWN PAINESVILLE DELAWARE

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

BROKEN ARROW SHAWNEE TULSA BARTLESVILLE GUTHRIE PONCA CITY LAWTON MUSKOGEE NORMAN CLAREMORE MIDWEST CITY OKLAHOMA CITY STILLWATER

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

HILLSBORO SALEM HERMISTON OREGON CITY ALBANY

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

MOUNTAIN TOP KING OF PRUSSIA LITITZ CHAMBERSBURG CRANBERRY TWP BELLE VERNON BELLEFONTE ERIE BERWICK REYNOLDSVILLE DILLSBURG ALLENTOWN WILLIAMSPORT MEADVILLE SHELOCTA PITTSBURGH PITTSFIELD SAYRE ALTOONA SOMERSET HANOVER EVERETT TUNKHANNOCK

D/D RI-A RI-B

LINCOLN MIDDLETOWN WARWICK

D/D SC-A SC-B SC-C SC-D SC-E SC-F SC-F SC-G SC-H SC-I SC-J SC-K SC-L SC-M SC-N SC-O SC-P SC-Q SC-R SC-S SC-T SC-U SC-V

TRAVELERS REST ANDERSON FLORENCE BEAUFORT COLUMBIA GREENVILLE EASLEY EASLEY CHARLESTON YORK CLEMSON MYRTLE BEACH SPARTANBURG LANCASTER GREENWOOD GAFFNEY CHESTERFIELD LEXINGTON AIKEN ORANGEBURG NEWBERRY GREER SENECA SUMTER

D/D SD-A

PLAINVIEW SIOUX FALLS

VANDERHOOF, R CAMPBELL, R STOCKTON, R BELEW, S SCHAUSS, A PENNINGTON, J LEDSOME, C BORLAND, D JONES, R LIME, J SANDERS, R LANGAN, J DAY, R MARCINKO, R BLACK, J HUFFMAN JR, B* OVERMYER, T HUDSON, H BUIE, H GEHRLICH, D RIDGEWAY, R WOLF, W STRAKA, T* CLICK, G BECKER, T MEESE, J FRANCIS, S KERN JR, H DUFUR, K COLLINS, D

740-532-5338 330-262-3093 330-637-5191 937-233-8880 440-839-2194 513-941-4871 330-343-2966 330-364-3229 330-549-3438 419-395-2352 419-339-6626 937-376-2289 740-787-1557 330-416-1460 740-993-2863 740-474-1830 419-334-7562 330-686-3040 937-572-4471 937-693-8983 614-563-9249 419-651-2954 740-266-6321 740-389-2488 419-838-7101 740-385-3499 937-550-4749 740-924-4780 440-286-6405 614-923-9649

OKLAHOMA GRAY, B LEACH, J HACKL, K KIMBREL, T PUNNEO, L HUFF, R BYRNS, T BLAKESLEE, B JONES, M THURSTON, L MCKELVEY, L BAIRD, B HUGHES, L

918-455-8605 405-250-7396 918-272-1076 918-333-6056 405-348-7741 580 765 7673 580-492-4090 918-360-4545 405-703-2057 918-371-5125 405-769-7810 405-943-4308 405-747-6019

OREGON HUFFMAN, T CHOATE, B BRIDGE, M MASHEK, R* SCHAEFFER, D

503-648-0343 503-932-0206 541-449-1451 503-650-6172 541-967-7953

PENNSYLVANIA WASLUCK, T CHEESMAN, R GREATHOUSE, L NISWANDER, B COENE, I DIBARTOLOMEO, R WALKER, D WEAVER, D PAYNE, T CONNER, T MARTIN, J KECK, J DAUBERMAN JR, R CRYTSER, J WICK, G MILLER, M GROSS, W BUCHANAN, M RUPERT, R RIEK, R BRILLHART, D FAUPEL, L RODGERS, R

570-474-1014 610-358-2624 717-626-7435 717-369-3570 724-776-2113 412-877-1035 814-231-0660 814-460-4720 570-759-3262 814-938-5958 717-241-2674 610-838-6481 570-374-1511 724-964-8262 724-763-1775 412-563-4920 814-563-8896 570-364-5137 814-669-4793 814-255-3147 717-266-4829 814-733-4349 570-587-2531

RHODE ISLAND BURNS, J SILVEIRA JR, J SMITH, J

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

SOUTH CAROLINA COLEMAN, C CRANE, J STODA, F BYTHEWOOD, R SUTTON JR, J MCILROY, T FULLER, C DENT, E WILSON, J WOOD, B FRIHI, C WEST, D BAILEY, J CARNES, P MILLER, J STEWART, D MCLAIN, J GORDON, W SUTHERLAND, J GROOM JR, R WILSON JR, J MACGREGOR, F MARCENGILL, C NICHOLS, D

864-834-5170 864-225-2554 843-326-7480 843-525-1640 803-605-7572 864-770-5468 864-972-0185 864-269-0100 843-478-4474 803-684-9649 864-638-5013 843-650-1979 864-591-4260 803-283-9615 864-229-4640 704-614-2374 843-623-6298 803-939-4862 803-266-5189 803-536-1605 864-445-3063 864-469-0349 864-972-3494 803-499-4466

SOUTH DAKOTA BROZEK, L DECOSSE, E

402-582-4726 605-582-3575

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TENNESSEE D/D TN-A TN-A2 TN-B TN-C TN-C2 TN-D TN-F TN-G TN-G2 TN-H TN-K TN-L TN-M TN-N TN-O TN-P TN-Q TN-R TN-S TN-T TN-U TN-V TN-W2 TN-Y TN-Z

SEVIERVILLE NASHVILLE MARYVILLE KNOXVILLE KINGSPORT CROSSVILLE NASHVILLE MORRISTOWN TULLAHOMA KODAK FRANKLIN DICKSON LEBANON LENOIR CITY JACKSON CLEVELAND SPRINGFIELD CLARKSVILLE FAYETTEVILLE PORTLAND KNOXVILLE COOKEVILLE CHATTANOOGA MEMPHIS MURFREESBORO COLUMBIA

ZAHN, K WHEELER, J NELSON, A PECK, T PENDLETON, R BISE, S BOWDEN, D BAKER, G WHITTINGTON, A HODGE, B JORDAN, D SENSING, W SMITH, A ASHCRAFT, R DOUGLAS, T HIXSON, B HUNTER, T KIMMET, R POOLE, J DORRIS, M BALES, W JANES, R MCGILL, D KEOUGH, G THOMAS JR, M ARCHER, B

865-774-7740 615-776-4112 865-977-9096 423-907-9712 423-245-8484 931-484-1409 615-804-0012 423-581-2252 931-454-0884 865-397-6193 931-270-8082 615-446-1942 615-369-1352 865-376-6403 731-787-6886 423-775-0601 615-384-3722 931-358-4687 931-438-1437 615-325-8909 865-687-2986 931-403-5551 423-305-0363 901-494-9053 615-895-3313 615-504-3068

TEXAS D/D TX-A TX-A1 TX-B TX-C TX-D TX-E TX-G TX-G2 TX-H TX-I TX-J TX-K TX-K2 TX-L TX-L2 TX-M TX-M2 TX-N2 TX-O TX-O2 TX-P TX-R TX-S2 TX-T TX-U TX-U2 TX-V TX-V2 TX-W TX-W2 TX-X2 TX-Y TX-Y2 TX-Z TX-Z2

EULESS AMARILLO EL PASO GARLAND/ROCKWALL BAYTOWN CONROE WICHITA FALLS TOMBALL FARMERSVILLE SAN ANTONIO MARSHALL BEAUMONT LA GRANGE KERRVILLE ANGLETON NACOGDOCHES ARLINGTON SPRING HUMBLE AUSTIN BROWNWOOD GRANBURY DALLAS/FORTWORTH LEAGUE CITY KILLEEN SAN ANTONIO KELLER RIO GRANDE VALLEY VICTORIA KATY WAXAHACHIE HOUSTON ODESSA TYLER DEER PARK MCKINNEY

MEW, F LATTA, R BRUCKER, J LYONS, K LOCKLER, P CARR, D BROWN, L MINGS, G WILSON, R MACMASTER, B SEALE, R BRAY, R COOPER, R MCKINNEY, H MAYO, A HEFLIN, J OLSON, K VIDRINE, D SELIGMAN, S REESE, R DAVIS, R MEW, J NEAL, B BROM, C WOODUL, J OCHS, S MARSH, J MACOMB, C SCHRADE, G WILKENING, S SMITH, D NUNEZ, R BRITO, R MILTON, J GEIER, T GOUND, N

817-707-3568 806-353-3722 915-598-0464 214-934-9898 281-422-9473 936-890-0778 940-696-3241 281-259-4438 972-736-6140 210-520-3061 903-856-5153 409-790-4099 979-773-4077 830-796-7797 979-849-3147 936-564-2971 817-994-9964 281-709-3904 713-305-0225 512-251-2017 325-698-6941 817-249-3498 817-721-1014 281-557-7572 254-634-4658 361-571-2909 214-274-3709 956-572-3451 361-578-4722 281-391-1488 972-723-5582 281-213-3223 432-634-0634 903-593-2220 713-473-5693 972-346-3970

UTAH D/D UT-A UT-H UT-L UT-M

WEST JORDAN ST GEORGE LAYTON LOGAN WEST JORDAN

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

801-652-9629 435-256-6156 253-459-5037 435-723-2830 801-553-8546

VERMONT D/D VT-A

CHENANGO BRIDGE RUTLAND

D/D VA-A VA-B VA-C VA-D VA-E VA-F VA-H VA-I VA-J VA-K VA-L VA-M VA-O VA-P VA-Q VA-R VA-U VA-V VA-W VA-X VA-Y

RICHMOND BURKE VIRGINIA BEACH NEWPORT NEWS RICHMOND FREDERICKSBURG WINCHESTER ABINGDON MANASSAS SOUTH BOSTON ROANOKE CHESAPEAKE MARTINSVILLE WILLIAMSBURG CHARLOTTESVILLE CLIFTON FORGE HARRISONBURG HANOVER BEDFORD CHESTER SALEM LEESBURG

D/D WA-A WA-B WA-C WA-D WA-E WA-H WA-I WA-L

BOTHELL SEATTLE BREMERTON EVERETT ABERDEEN BELLEVUE BELLINGHAM OLYMPIA KENNEWICK

BAHRENBURG, E CONGDON, G

607-427-8777 802-483-2285

VIRGINIA MITCHELL, M O’CONNOR, M DOBBINS JR, A SMITH, J BONHAM, R COMBS, G TINCHER, G BAKER, D MACDONALD, L MORGAN, W HARRISON, B TENGOWSKI, M CLARK, R DICKSON III, J TRAVER, C PENDLETON, S WARREN, W MILLER, D HARMON III, J MARTYN, B AYERS, T RODGERS, B

804-266-7280 703-378-3873 757-426-6110 757-898-0735 804-748-9025 540-840-0394 571-934-7067 276-628-6047 703-368-5093 434-836-2920 540-890-2890 757-986-2847 276-632-7215 757-872-0690 434-973-5613 540-862-7124 540-377-6282 804-559-4857 540-890-4899 804-520-2164 540-293-4982 703-729-0829

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SPENCER, B GRUBBS, S DUTTON, J WELLS, H GRANAHAN, E SMITH, J RENSKERS, C DESKIN, D PIPER, A

425-489-9786 425-572-0617 360-551-2236 425-788-1734 360-249-3463 360-794-0805 360-332-4765 360-923-9750 509-546-0846

WA-M WA-N WA-O WA-P WA-Q WA-R WA-V WA-X WA-Y WA-Z

YAKIMA SPOKANE PORT ORCHARD LONGVIEW PUYALLUP WALLA WALLA AUBURN VANCOUVER ENUMCLAW CENTRALIA

HAFSOS, R DUFNER, L SMITH, K PORTER, C KALLES, D CORN, J ALEXANDER, G HALL, D MCKENZIE, R VALENTINE, J

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

POCA HEDGESVILLE CLARKSBURG HUNTINGTON WHEELING KEYSER SUMMERSVILLE CHARLESTON PARKERSBURG ELKINS

D/D WI-A WI-C WI-D WI-E WI-F WI-G WI-H WI-I WI-J WI-K WI-M WI-N WI-O WI-P WI-Q WI-S WI-V WI-X

IXONIA JANESVILLE FOND DU LAC WI DELLS BEAVER DAM RACINE MILWAUKEE MADISON CUBA CITY TWO RIVERS WI RAPIDS GREEN BAY WAUKESHA WEST SALEM RHINELANDER WAUSAU MENOMONIE APPLETON CHIPPEWA FALLS

D/D WY-A WY-B WY-C WY-D WY-E WY-F

CASPER GILLETTE CHEYENNE ROCK SPRINGS CASPER SHERIDAN CODY

509-697-4415 509-924-3698 360-876-6737 360-636-0519 253-845-7177 509-525-1304 253-770-3866 360-254-2343 253-862-0220 360-273-0992

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

304-755-9603 301-667-0121 304-782-3996 304-523-2868 304-394-5069 304-623-6711 304-872-5954 304-372-8933 304-375-3888 304-642-4718

WISCONSIN HULTINE, M* 920-261-7101 PUCKETT, K 815-389-2115 HEMPE, J 920-753-2185 RICE, D 608-254-8209 TESCHKE, R 920-485-3221 YOUNG, T 262-633-8415 BALLMANN, T 920-452-4779 BLACK, G 608-873-5018 FRIES, R 608-732-7299 WOLF, T 920-467-8187 SWEENEY JR, J 715-424-2897 HALLETT, I 920-432-6627 JACKSON, F 262-650-1440 KORISH SR, T 608-781-6133 FLECHNER - HARING, M 715-453-8718 TEPE, W 715-845-2420 WALK, D 715-632-2269 VAN BEEK, R 920-759-2112 JOHNSTED, A 715-833-3992

WYOMING NADING, M MAURER, D HILL, D VANDERSLOOT, R FOSTER, C ABEL, S HARDY, D

307-277-6969 307-686-6405 307-635-5227 307-362-9206 307-472-0069 307-672-0065 307-250-2030

ON-F ON-G ON-H ON-K ON-M ON-N ON-O ON-Q ON-S ON-T ON-W ON-X ON-Y

ORLEANS NIAGARA REGION SAULT STE MARIE KINGSTON HAMILTON/HALTON NORTH BAY OWEN SOUND QUINTE LONDON TIMMINS WINDSOR MUSKOKA MISSISSAUGA

D/D PE-A

CHARLOTTETOWN MISCOUCHE

D/D QC-D QC-G QC-M QC-Q

VAUDREUIL-DORION ST HUBERT DRUMMONDVILLE SHAWINIGAN VAUDREUIL/DORION

D/D SK-D

REGINA SASKATOON

D/D YT-A

WHITEHORSE WHITEHORSE

SEGUIN, F ROBINS, T HAY, D BRINKLOW, T POPOVIC, A MALETTE, R FERGUSON, D HICKS, D ELLIOTT, R LASCELLE, N MAILLOUX, J DYER, R DILLMAN, J

905-788-9809 705-248-3332 613-771-9874 905-821-6905 705-474-3255 519-371-0498 613-399-2066 519-631-3272 705-268-4968 519-735-9658 705-645-0004 905-828-1804

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND PINEAU, S MACAUSLAND, M

902-676-2782 902-436-8592

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

450-424-6405 514-894-5728 819-394-3330 418-289-2382 450-217-0722

SASKATCHEWAN BILETSKI, G HARYETT, D

306-546-3876 306-249-1972

YUKON TERRITORY SCHWERTNER, F WHITTAKER, L

867-667-6505 867-633-5122

DENMARK D/D DK-A DK-B

VIBY J ATTERUP JYLLAND

WINTHER, P RAUN, J OLSEN, C

00-45-4057-1050 00-45-54712797 0045-2579 5948

ENGLAND D/D EN-A

NORTHFLEET WORTHING

DONOGHUE, P DONOGHUE, M

01474-361-748 44 - 01474 361748

GERMANY

CANADA D/D

SAULHEIM

PETRI, J

49-06732-7669

ALBERTA D/D AB-A AB-B AB-C AB-G AB-L

ARDROSSAN CALGARY EDMONTON INNISFAIL BARRHEAD LETHBRIDGE

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

D/D BC-A BC-C BC-D BC-G BC-K BC-P BC-V

VANCOUVER VANCOUVER CHILLIWACK SURREY KAMLOOPS KELOWNA PRINCE GEORGE VICTORIA

780-922-2670 403-256-0912 780-349-1093 403-886-5493 780-674-2125 403-758-6427

ICELAND D/D IS-A

KEFLAVIK KEFLAVIK

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

604-628-6657 604-943-2527 604-858-9963 604-746-6746 250-374-2583 250-718-6349 250-562-7057 250-812-8514

GILBERT, H EIRIKSSON, O

INDONESIA IR-A

JAKARTA

HAINIM, J

WINNIPEG

ZILKOWSKY, B

D/D NB-A

SHEDIAC MONCTON

D/D NL-A NL-T

PARADISE SAINT JOHN’S CLARENVILLE

204-895-1512

62-21-7262502

ISRAEL

MANITOBA MB-A

354-893-3793 354-899-8007

ISR-A

TEL-AVIV

SANDEROVICH, D

972-542-300-311

NEW BRUNSWICK SIROIS, J GAUDET, S

506-532-6483 506-204-1453

NEWFOUNDLAND NEWMAN, W WALL, L OSMOND, C

NEW ZEALAND NZ-A

709-782-0417 709-782-2516 709-466-3713

LONDONDERRY HALIFAX NEW MINAS TRURO

TUCKER, A SPENCE, D MARTIN, R ATKINSON, B

D/D ON-A ON-B ON-C ON-D ON-E

FREELTON CHATHAM OTTAWA DRAYTON WHITBY/DURHAM KITCHENER

902-662-2276 902-889-2501 902-678-1298 902-893-2360

NO-A NO-C NO-E

ONTARIO CORNER, D NELLIGAN, D KOLODIJ, R LINGARD, D PALLESKE, W ROZANDER, L

905-659-4424 519-692-3514 613-552-2277 519-271-9939 905-985-9064 519-448-9956

STOREY, P

00-64-7-8286909

NORWAY

NOVA SCOTIA D/D NS-A NS-K NS-T

CHRISTCHURCH

HAUGESUND TRONDHEIM INDERCEY

FRIESTAD, T OFSTAD, T SAMDAL, M

00-47-52831025 0047-92093728 00-47-74155237

PANAMA D/D

ANCON PANAMA

SANCHEZ, A

0-507-232-6640 ✬

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(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.)

Allen, Donald.............................................Fairfield, CA Babin, Phillip.............................................Gonzales, LA Boldt Clara ...................................................Toledo, IA Brady, Gene .............................................Pasadena, TX Brady, Sarah.............................................Pasadena, TX Carson, John ...........................................Jacksonville, IL Carter, Dave ...........................................Crystal Lake, IL Coleman Charles.................................Travelers Rest, SC Collins, Jim ..........................................Green Valley, AZ Dodd, Kacey .............................................Gadsden, AL Dodd, Josh ................................................Gadsden, AL Elliot Kirk ..................................Kamploops, BC Canada Fisher, Steven ........................................Hutchinson, MN Goins, Sherwood .....................................Dry Creek, LA Grant, Ken................................................Pensacola, FL Hewitt, David .................................................Mesa, AZ Holton, Dean ...........................................Louisburg, NC Howell, Richard. .................................Albuquerque, NM Humphrey, Robert ....................................Clarksville, AR Hutchens, Jim .....................................Pleasant View, TN Hutchens, Shirrin.................................Pleasant View, TN Johnson Ed ....................................................Bristol, VA Kephart, Richard .......................................Pensacola, FL Knudtson, Ronald ....................................Mason City, IA Knudtson, Karen ......................................Mason City, IA Kolaske, Neal ........................................Milwaukee, WI Landis, Dick .............................................Zephyrhills, FL Lantz, Charles............................................Wooster, OH Lear, Tom....................................................Bidwell, OH Legris, Mike...................................................Bradley, IL Lewis, Edward ..........................................Concord, NH Lewis, Judith .............................................Concord, NH Lyman, B.J.. ......................................Santa Barbara, CA I N

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 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

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BRIAN GINNERUP ANDERSEN GWRRA # 277158 Svenstrup, Denmark

KATHY COLEMAN GWRRA # 119362-01 Travelers Rest, SC

DELBERT FRYAR GWRRA # 160484 Gardendale, AL

JILL MCCOLLUM GWRRA # 166063-01 Peoria, AZ

R R SMITH GWRRA # 027606 Reno, NV

LAWRENCE BAXTER GWRRA # 221904 Barnwell, SC

DONALD COOMBS GWRRA # 147967 Morgantown, WV

STEPHEN LANE GWRRA # 196473 Rensselaer, IN

RICKY MESSEX GWRRA # 165963 Barnwell, SC

MONZELL THOMPSON GWRRA # 299381 Philippi, WV

STANLEY CALVIN GWRRA # 150509 Chardon, OH

MARY COWARD GWRRA # 014012-01 Cades, SC

JOYCE LANE GWRRA # 196473-01 Rensselaer, IN

SANDY MOON GWRRA # 286836-01 Woodstock, GA

CHARLES VICKERS GWRRA # 151180 Wedgefield, SC

JAMES COE GWRRA # 027663 Federal Way, WA

GERARD DUPUY GWRRA # 159622 Summerville, SC

CRAIG LEWIS GWRRA # 310408 Powell, TN

LINDA OWENS GWRRA # 105088-01 Chesterfield, MI

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GWRRA Custom Riding Jacket

This Month’s GWRRA “Exclusive” Member Specials are Found on Page 77!

JUST IN!

Jackets Start Shipping October 15th.

$105.00 (shipping included)

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

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 standalone gauge or with service station air hoses.

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

4011001 $19.95

Rider Education DVDs

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

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

4011000 $12.95

EZ Air Combo

Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!

4011002 $29.95

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

GWRRA Shirt

4081001-Co Rider DVD-$15.00 4081002-Slow Speed DVD-$15.00 4081003-Touring & Braking DVD-$15.00 4081004-Trailering DVD-$15.00 4081005-3 DVD Package-$40.00 4081006-4 DVD Package-$50.00

Long sleeve white shirt with pocket in front.

Logo on back and front pocket.

MD & XL - $20.00 2XL & 3XL - $21.00 GWRRA Charms 4082001 - Charm with Laser-cut GWRRA text — (Left)...$5.00 4082000 - GWRRA Logo Charm (Right)...$5.00

NOW ONLY $15.00 GWRRA RideHide

White RideHide

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

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

Red lettering shows GWRRA in a whole new way.

Find More Goodies and Specials at www.gwrra.org

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

$4.50 $10.00

Griffin Patch Black 4-inch vest patch......2031004 - 4” 10-inch back patch 2031005 - 10” November 2010

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

2002 GL1800/Motor Trike This is a photo of our (Kermit and Linda Gray, GWRRA #132035, of Bryant, Arkansas) 2002 Gold Wing with Motor Trike conversion and custom trailer. I had just returned from a 4,500-mile adventure with my 14-yearold grandson on this rig through 14 states. My wife, Linda, is in the photo dancing around on the top of Petite Jean Mountain State Park in Arkansas.

Linda and I have traveled over 100,000 miles on our Gold Wings.

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2003 GL1800 Sam “I Am” Grubbs, WA-A Chapter Director, Ken “Legend” Urban, WA-A Ride Director, Steve “Tugs” Tuggle, rider extraordinaire, and I, Gary-Paul “Ranks” Reinke, rode from Seattle to Big Sur and back from June 12-20, 2010. We took as many twisty roads as we could in Oregon and California, and it was a grand 2,800-plus ride. Sam took the photo of me (GWRRA #240478, of Bellevue, Washington) with my 2003 Black Beauty (Ken is in the background in the blue jacket, and Tugs was trying to figure out if he could make it to the bridge in one jump). It was a great time indeed!

1998 F6 Valkyrie This is my (Marie Woosley) 1998 F6 Valkyrie, black with gold flakes. It was uniquely painted by Cliff Thompson, GWRRA #128334. I added the InstaTrike this summer, and I love it because it’s so much easier to handle. This shot was taken at my home in Williams, Minnesota.

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1976 GL1000 Here’s my latest find! I (Ken VanderBurg, GWRRA #91467, and Founding CD of Chapter AB-G, of Barrhead, Alberta, Canada) did some “horse trading” with a friend; he had a 1000 that was in need of tuning, and I was in need of a bike (I had sold my 1500 and 1200 this summer to pay bills.) Anyway, this ole ’76 has 48,000 on the clock, and it’s now registered as an antique. I’ve already gone on two Chapter rides with it, and it certainly is the center of attention!

GL1800 Trike This is a photo of our (Phil and Kathi Weber, GWRRA #73681, of Ft. Myers, Florida) pride and joy. It’s our first trike, and we love it.

We already placed first at Wing Ding two years ago, and we love riding. This outfit gets a lot of attention, and we love talking to people about our ride. (Also, we enjoy your magazine and look forward to each issue.)

▲ 2004 GL1800 This is a picture of me (Dan Kraus, GWRRA #177006, of Vista, California) taken this past summer with my 2004 Gold Wing and UniGo trailer on a trip to Borrego Springs, California. This stop was overlooking the mountains and desert on a great twisting state highway, California S-22. It was a real test for the UniGo trailer, which I hardly knew was behind me on the mountain curves. The odometer just went over 100K on this venture.

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HeroBox

with Georgia’s Chapter A

Submitted courtesy of Bob and Karla Greer (Edited to poem by Sharon Stanley)

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embers of Georgia, Chapter A of GWRRA, gathered August 14, 2010, a Saturday, to pack HeroBoxes to send to troops stationed far away.

Between gatherings, Members of Chapter A, and community members along the way, collect donated items and funds, sometimes every day.

A HeroBox is a customized package of care, sent to deployed troops everywhere, who have certain needs and wants that aren’t met elsewhere.

We were joined by representatives of the Marine Corps League, the Henry County Fire Department, and Henry County Police, plus local residents at Grampa’s Catfish House recently.

Depending on their gender, location, and such, Joyce Piotrowski makes a list of their needs and wants, along with the names and addresses of the recipients.

Plus Girl Scouts from Locust Grove Troop 10705, joined with Chapter A Members and others besides, to collect and donate items for 30 boxes total this time!

Joyce is our HeroBox activities coordinater and more, HeroBox’s mission is to provide physical items and moral support, to our heroes in need while they’re far away from home.

Last but not least, it comes time to pay, And $12.50 a pop is what’s charged one way, to ship out a HeroBox to a hero far away.

Chapter A gathers four times each year, to pack HeroBoxes for our heroes over there, who are fighting for freedom year after year.

So donations include those of money as well, and this time $200 was in the till, to help pay for the shipping, but more important still… is that all those HeroBox recipients come home safely.

Lots of folks (including, of course, GA-A Members) gathered mid-August to put together HeroBoxes.

(For more information on this subject, visit www.herobox.org.) Photo by Steve Fagan.

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