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Wing World

K N O W L E D G E

September 2011 • Volume 34 Issue 09

CONTENTS

F e a t u r e s

Motor Trike, Inc.’s new Adventure Trike Kit for the 2012 Honda Gold Wing.

(Read about it on page 72 of this issue.)

“Where’s Wingy” Contest Rules (SEE PAGE 69 for details.)

A Look at Trike Conversions ................................................................................................................38 Brits in Search of Buffalo, Part 2 ..........................................................................................................44 Fifth Anniversary of the Route 66 Ride for the Relay ....................................................................62 Honda’s Press Ride for the 2012 Gold Wing ....................................................................................53 Our Amazing Trip to a Nearby Sacred Mountain ............................................................................58

I n f o

B y t e s

2010's International Chapter of the Year............................................................................................18 Fall Specials Section..................................................................................................................................66 Gold Wing Road Riders are the Same Everywhere!........................................................................76 Important Trikes & Bikes Rally Update! ..............................................................................................85 Product Report: Air Rider’s Wireless Bluetooth System for Gold Wings .................................36 Ride Better: Stay Awake and Alert to Stay Alive...............................................................................16 Special Volunteer Tribute: Remembering BJ Lyman...........................................................................22 Trike Tracks Section .................................................................................................................................71 Wonders of the World Come Alive at Mammoth Cave in Kentucky!.........................................84

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F O R

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S A F E T Y

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ABOUT THE COVER

Acts of Kindness ............................................14 Advertisers Listing..........................................83 Association Leader Listing............................89 A Word from Your GWRRA Director ........8 Classifieds ........................................................86 Did You Know? ................................................85 Events ................................................................87 Finishing Touches ............................................98 GWRRA Official Products............................94

GWRRA MONTHLY SURVEY September 2011

GWRRA/Rescue Application ......................93 Hall of Fame ....................................................93 In Memoriam....................................................93 In the Zone ........................................................4 Just Jokin’ ..........................................................69 Member Benefits ............................................70 Motorcycle Goodies ......................................81 News Briefs......................................................10 Product Previews ............................................20

- SEE PAGE 69

F R I E N D S

D E P A R T M E N T S Readers’ Responses........................................12 Readers’ Rides ................................................96 Wing Ding 34 Application ............................77 Wing Ding 34 - Fort Wayne, IN ................79 Wing Ding 34 Hotel & RV/Campsite Map....80 Wordsearch Puzzle ........................................83 Wordsearch Answers for Prior Month......83 Workbench ......................................................26

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

On GWRRA Member Bob MacBird’s GL1000 at Honda’s “Classic Wing Gathering” photo shoot at Wing Ding 33.

GREAT NATION, Great People, Great Roads!

As I write this now, I am sitting in the lobby of a Super 8 motel, traveling home from Wing Ding 33 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Of the six Wing Dings I’ve been to so far, this has been the first one I’ve had the privilege of riding to—and what a trip it’s been! And overall it’s reminded me of three things: Our great nation, our great people, and our great motorcycling roads!

I’d like to start by first mentioning that this September marks the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. While riding to Wing Ding along the Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway, my thoughts often turned to these fallen Americans and the families and friends they left behind. Occasionally I’d glance out over the vast National Forests—so huge, green and picturesque— and think, No matter what we’re going through right now as a nation, or what we’ve been through in the past ten years, this is a magnificent country we live in. I’m so privileged to be an American and so privileged to be able to enjoy this land on a motorcycle.

In honor of the “average citizens” and First Responders who showed such heroism that tragic day—and the courage and strength their families and friends continue to show—I must do something special this year to remember them.

So in honor of the victims of 9-11, I’d like to make a suggestion that we all consider taking time for a special moment of silence this year while riding—whether it be precisely on September 11 or not—to remember those killed on, and directly affected by, the events of 9-11. If you’d like to become even more involved in a 9-11 remembrance, why not consider forming a short Chapter ride that day, visiting a 9-11 memorial site (which is what I hope to do) or checking out a website such as 911memorialcoalition.org to find an already organized riding event in your area?...It’s just an idea.

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Now, as the title of this editorial suggests, along with sharing some thoughts about our great nation and some of its great people, I’d like to also take a moment to make a suggestion about how we can share some of the great riding roads that comprise our country. Perhaps you can assist me in conveying to fellow riders precisely where some of those great roads in the U.S. (and beyond) exist by making a turn-by-turn list of your suggested route(s).

If so, please make certain that either the word “Route” or the word “Routes” is part of the subject line of an email or part of the address line of a postal letter.

(Only those that contain “Route” or “Routes” in the email subject line or postal address line will be able to be considered for this new magazine page; otherwise, it is simply too difficult to properly file submissions.)

Also, please keep in mind that too-small photos are the main reason why many Member submissions do not make it into the magazine. Therefore, please make certain any time you submit a write-up (or a story of any sort) that the photos you send in are very high resolution and are as large as possible (a minimum of 300 dpi and 250KB in size is necessary and larger than that is much appreciated).

If you could list the precise route, or routes, and also include a photo of you and your bike on that route, we’ll try to set up a page in the magazine each time enough entries arrive. Also, if you’re able to include a copyrightfree (or a permissions-given) map of the route(s), all the better. If not, just the list and a photo will suffice.

I’m very excited to see which route(s) in your area— or beyond—you’d suggest to fellow riders. And once again, as we ride through this great nation of ours on its many great riding roads, let’s always remember the great people who’ve served to protect one another to keep our country free to live in—and to ride in! ● Wing World

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Wing World

A Word From your GWRRA Director

GWRRA Cyber Chapter...

I am always looking for new and interesting GWRRA events, and one I found particularly enjoyable was the time I spent with a group of Members who spend most of their time socializing with each other on the GWRRA Message Board. The event was called PIF (Pay It Forward) and was hosted by Don Ferguson in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Let me share with you how this event got started…

It started several years back when a group of GWRRA Message Board contributors decided to help a couple from Ohio. A lady from Ohio posted a message asking if anyone had a used Wing for sale and would be willing to allow her to make payments on it. This got the interest of several contributors on the board, so they got the whole story. It seems she had experienced some medical issues and, to pay for her bills, her husband had been forced to sell their beloved Gold Wing. He missed it terribly, so she was trying to figure out a way she could buy one for him.

Hence, the message she had posted.

Many Members on the board saw a family member in need and rose to the occasion. They decided to raise the funds themselves, buy a Wing, and then meet as a group to personally present it to the couple. Through personal cash donations from hundreds of Message Board contributors, they managed to raise $10,000 and did exactly that! It’s a great story of generosity and kindness toward a family member in need.

This example of caring for our fellow brothers and sisters is not uncommon in GWRRA. We are a loving group of motorcyclists, and this is repeated by hundreds of our Chapters every year. Lori and I are so proud to a part of this great Association.

Now, a funny thing happened to this group of “cyber chatters”. Getting together to present the Gold Wing to this couple in Ohio was the first time many of them had met face to face. Their bond grew through this encounter, and they enjoyed the idea of getting together for a worthy cause so much they decided to get together annually. Thus, PIF was created.

They liken themselves to a physical Chapter, and I call them our “Cyber Chapter”. For many of them, this is their only Chapter and they come from all over North America to meet once a year and give back to those in need. The Message Board is their “gathering place”, and many of them meet on a daily basis. Their bond is as strong as any Chapter I’ve seen.

Now, as with all Chapters, there are times when disagreements occur. They express themselves at their “meet8

ing place” online and, at times, this has given me a little heartburn. You see, I am an outsider to their relationship and have struggled to understand how they sometimes interact. So when I was invited by Don Ferguson to attend their event, I jumped at the opportunity. Not only did I want to support their worthy cause, I wanted to personally meet them and understand the personalities that make up this great group.

As I walked into the lobby of the host hotel, there was laughter and great fellowship going on; it was like walking into a Chapter gathering. I was made to feel very welcomed, and we laughed and talked until the wee hours of the morning. I want to thank everyone for the warm reception I received.

During our evening discussions, many concerns were raised. In general, they felt I had been too critical and that this had led to a reduction in participation on the general board section. However, they did agree that a few contributors had been “out of bounds” with their comments and that the measures I had taken to correct this had been needed.

I admit that, in my role as Director in dealing with the many different issues throughout the Association, I sometimes find it challenging to strike the perfect balance with the decisions I make. But through these discussions, it became clear to me that the pendulum had swung too far and the threat of reprimand had taken away from their enjoyment of the board. I apologize for this and have taken measures to improve it. The understanding we gained by sitting down face to face will serve us all well as we move forward.

The GWRRA Message Board is a Membership Benefit that is used by thousands. Many use it as a technical resource to troubleshoot issues with their Wing. Others use it as an information resource about our Education Program. By far most users are those who meet and greet as friends to talk about things of interest to them or current events about which they want to share their opinions.

I invite all Members to be a part of this great venue.

They have a cyber welcoming committee to welcome newbies and a built-in spell checker to use before posting (something I find handy!). It is fun interaction with our cyber Members throughout the world and a great Member Benefit that will serve all of us for years to come.

Director of GWRRA, Mike Stiger

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NEWS b r i e f s “WHERE’S WINGY” CONTEST WINNER FOR JULY ISSUE Congratulations go to Jimmie Brooks of Pass Christian, Mississippi for finding “Wingy” (seen here) on page 64 of the July 2011 issue. Wingy was located on the righthand side of the black Gold Wing towards the center of the picture. Jimmie 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 69 of this issue.)

REMINDER: GWRRA’S “QUESTION OF THE MONTH” Questions are posted on the homepage of GWRRA’s website. To participate, please visit gwrra.org each month to take part in these surveys.

This month’s question is: Have you purchased products or services from a Wing World advertiser in the past 12 months?

❑ Yes ❑ No NEW INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANT DIRECTORS OF THE MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

Says Tony: “Jean and I live in New Bern, North Carolina after relocating from Round Lake Beach (Chicago), Illinois in 2007. I joined GWRRA in 1988 and started the first GWRRA Chapter in the Chicago area, IL-A2. Jean joined in 1990 when she also joined me as my wife.

We have held the positions of Area Rep (pre-dates Chapter Director), Assistant Chapter Director (two different Chapters), Chapter Treasurer, Chapter and District Couple of the Year, District Assistant Rider Educators, Certified Seminar Presenters, and Chapter, District and Region MECs. We now join the International Team as Assistant Directors of Membership Enhancement – Recruiting and Retention.

We will draw on our experiences with active, vibrant and fun Chapters (we’ve been lucky enough to participate with several) to generate ideas to keep GWRRA Members. We will also draw on our experience in working with the MEP’s various reports in order to make the operations of the Region, District and Chapter MECs easier and stress free. As graduates of the Horizons Program, we will use the tools we acquired to bring our ideas to the Officer Corps and through them to the membership.

We are currently on our third Wing (a Silver 2003), have logged over 280,000 miles in the lower 48 states and 9 Canadian Provinces and are currently at Level 3 in the Rider Education Levels Program.

We look forward to serving you and are always open to your comments and suggestions. To contact us, please call (252) 636-1413 or email tondof@embarqmail.com.

TRIKES & BIKES RALLY IN OCTOBER CANCELLED GWRRA Marketing Director, Edward Price, announced on July 14, 2011, that the Gold Wing Road Riders Association will bring to an end its plans for the Trikes & Bikes Rally that was to be held in Bowling Green, Kentucky from September 30-October 2, 2011. See more on page 85 of this issue.

Membership Enhancement Program (MEP) Directors Ed and Linda Johnson are pleased and excited to announce the appointment of Tony and Jean Ondof as International Assistant Directors of the MEP, with a primary focus on Recruiting and Retention.

Say Ed and Linda: “Tony and Jean are both GWRRA Life Members and have extensive experience in working with Chapter formation, utilizing zip codes and Membership data. They have some great ideas and are excited to be involved with the Recruiting and Retention Program. They will be available to assist Directors and Membership Enhancement Coordinators (MECs) with matters concerning Recruiting and Retention, the Area Report List, Unassigned Zip Codes, Chapter formation, and Membership data.

Please feel free to contact them with your ideas and suggestions. Also, email or call them to say ‘Hi’ and to get to know them and welcome them to the International Team.”

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ALASKA MOTORCYCLE RALLY IN 2012!

Says GWRRA Member Dennis Bible of Soldotna, Alaska: “If you’ve ever wanted or needed a reason or excuse to plan a motorcycle ride to Alaska, let me give you several.

Our Great Northwest Region J Rally for 2012, ‘Wings Under the Midnight Sun’, will be held in Anchorage, Alaska July 20–22, 2012, so come let us share with you the unique beauty and wildlife of South Central Alaska.

In addition, see famous Lake Hood, the world’s largest, busiest seaplane base. Experience Anchorage’s famous downtown shops and eateries, complete with salmon fishing in Ship Creek. Take flight-seeing rides from Merrill Field, Lake Hood or a train ride on the Alaska Railroad.

Or, ride along Turnagain Arm (where tides change 36 vertical feet in just six hours) or through the 2.5-mile Whittier Tunnel (the longest car/train tunnel in North America) and have lunch in Whittier on Prince William Sound. See glaciers, Dall sheep, mountain goats, bear, moose, musk oxen, headquarters for the world-famous Iditarod Dog Sled Race and more.

There’s so much to do and see, why not plan plenty of time either before or after the rally to explore the rest of ‘The Great Land’. It’s sure to be a trip of a lifetime!”

Watch for it in the “Events” department soon! ● Wing World

readers’ RESPONSES

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HELP AFTER TORNADOES HIT ALABAMA It was an afternoon in early April when the tornado warning was given for Tuscaloosa County. One ripped through the southern and eastern parts of the City of Tuscaloosa, tearing roofs off houses and bringing down trees. But this was nothing compared to what was to come two weeks later.

The weather men had been telling us for days that strong winds would arrive on Wednesday, April 27; they started at 5 o’clock in the morning. A tornado was confirmed in eastern Tuscaloosa County that made rubble of houses and ripped trees out of the ground. The State of Alabama had five confirmed storms during those early morning hours, and the afternoon sun fired up the storms again. At least 13 confirmed tornadoes traveled northeast across the state in a six-hour period and left behind trails of destruction.

In Hackleburg, 31 out of 32 of the town’s businesses were destroyed. In Tuscaloosa, over 8,000 homes and businesses became rubble while injuring over 1,000 people and killing 41. In fact, an AL-T Member lost a daughter and an AL- J Member lost their mother.

In all, at least 238 lives were lost that day in the State of Alabama.

There are so many people who need to be thanked for their help afterward…and nowhere to begin. The outpouring of love and support given to the State of Alabama from across the nation and the world is overwhelming. My wife worked one day alongside people from other states who had come to offer their support just for a day, and stories of survival and of helping save others were many. There were not a few heroes that day, but thousands—from those who rescued the injured to those who got them to the hospital to those who treated them once there. They included university students, travelers, neighbors, police, fire and rescue, city and county workers, ambulance services and complete strangers. People throughout Tuscaloosa pulled together to try to help those who needed it.

And now my wife and I would like to take a moment to say “Thank you”: To all of our AL-J Members who have helped in the relief efforts since day one (from tree removal to food preparation to distribution of goods to the needy), your help is greatly appreciated. And to the AL-A Members who brought a large trailer full of relief supplies...you are a perfect example of the love shown to GWRRA family members and their communities.

Lastly, AL-J Members would like to thank all GWRRA Members for their help to Tuscaloosa County and to other stricken places across the State of Alabama.

Greg Murphy AL-J Chapter Director

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THOUGHTS ON “ASSOCIATE MEMBERS” I’m new to the GWRRA world but would like to get my “two cents” in on the subject of Associate Members.

I only joined a few months ago and joined as a full GWRRA Member (I had just purchased a 1993 Wing).

However, after only a month or so of riding, I realized that I was much older than I’d been in 1984 when I had purchased my first new Wing and I could no longer handle the bike.

So I sold it on a Sunday afternoon and, that Monday, received my GWRRA patch and pin, Gold Book, etc. I then went out and purchased a 2011 Suzuki Boulevard C50T, and this bike is just right for me. At this time (I’m pushing 70 years of age), I plan to ride on two wheels as long as I can.

Then I hope to switch over to a Gold Wing trike.

I belong to Chapter G in Salem, Oregon and also attend breakfast meetings with Chapter J in Albany, Oregon. And even though I don’t ride a Gold Wing, I have been accepted by both Chapters like a brother. These are a great group of people; I have never ridden with a better crowd—and I have been riding off and on for about 35 years and have owned 10 motorcycles within that time period!

Chuck Kimball GWRRA #340353 Salem, OR

I’ve been reading with interest the ongoing discussion of “Full” versus “Associate” GWRRA membership, and I feel the need to add my “two cents worth”.

I was a Charter Member of one of the first GWRRA Chapters in Texas when our Texas Road Riders Association “converted” to a new, national group called GWRRA. Since then I’ve held membership, and some offices, in Colorado Chapters J and A and Chapter E here in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

For most of that time, I’ve owned Gold Wing motorcycles (with a few Harleys, Suzukis, Yamahas, etc. added along the way for good measure…and fun!). This covers a time span of nearly 40 years and brings me to where I am now as an “Associate” Member of GWRRA. I had to give up my 2002 GL1800 last year because, at age 68, that lovely, large bike had just become too top-heavy for me to handle competently in parking lots, turn-arounds, two-up, etc.

Now I ride a 2008 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe, and I love it! It’s a full-on touring bike with factory cruise control, etc. but, since the weight is lower to the ground, it is much easier for me to handle in “difficult situations”.

Of course this change in bikes requires that I am now an “Associate” Member. But so be it; I’m still a Member of the GWRRA family, so life is still good! Long live the “Associate” membership! (Actually, it’s pretty accommodating of GWRRA really.)

Gordon Soper GWRRA #170262 Idaho Falls, ID

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ON-S MEMBER RECEIVES LOTS OF HELP One of our Members had the unfortunate experience of breaking his foot this past spring and was basically housebound for a great number of weeks. During that time, he needed to get a patient transfer bus to attend medical appointments and for any other reason he had to leave the house.

He had a portable ramp installed for emergency purposes that would place him in the center of his front lawn, but this ramp was at an angle that would require a minimum of two strong people to facilitate the evacuation. But thanks go to a caring couple from Chapter S, Charles and Louise Schultz, who most graciously donated their time and material to build and install a landing from the deck that enabled a much better angle of descent and 100 percent safer evacuation.

This is one of the important things that Chapter Members of GWRRA do for each other without any thought. And I, for one, would like to thank Charlie and Louise for their thoughtfulness.

Chuck Ronson GWRRA #260682 London, ON, Canada

THANKS FOR THE HELP IN SOUTH DAKOTA! I would like to report a wonderful act of kindness on the part of fellow GWRRA Members in Custer, South Dakota while my wife and I were vacationing in the Black Hills during the early part of June last year.

One of our day plans was to ride the Needles Highway, the north loop of Custer State Park and the Iron Mountain Highway back to Keystone when we entered the state park area and decided to stop at the very beautiful Sylvan Lake for awhile.

As I was attempting to park my ’91 Wing, I lost my balance and tipped it onto the right side crash bar. My wife, Doris, rolled onto the ground but fortunately was not injured. Meanwhile, as the bike was resting on the right side crash bar and my right foot was on the ground, I attempted to straddle the Wing in order to keep my balance. But as I put down my left foot, I inadvertently pushed my kickstand to the down position.

Now I had recently added a “duck foot” to the bottom of the stand to spread the weight of the bike out while parked on blacktop surfaces and, unfortunately, the outside edge of the “duck foot” was facing straight up in this position. It proceeded to dig a nice deep gash into the inner part of my left calf.

When this happened we were accompanied by friends Patrick and Mary from back home and they, along with the Custer State Park workers nearby, quickly helped me up and away from the Wing. They then righted the Wing onto the kickstand.

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We could tell by the size of the wound that I was going to need immediate medical attention. For liability reasons at the park, we had to summon an ambulance to transport me to the hospital in Custer. There, I was promptly treated by a wonderful staff. The doctor on duty assessed the wound and then did a great job of sewing it up with 40 stitches. (The scar will remain but, since I’m not currently employed as a male leg fashion model, I wasn’t too concerned about the scar.)

The big question then became how we were going to get my Wing back to our campground. We then remembered that, as GWRRA Members, we travel with the Gold Book. So, after checking listings for Members in Custer, my wife placed a call to Bob and Patricia Meakim. Pat answered the call and, after hearing of our plight, told Doris that she would call her husband, who was on an errand at the time.

We explained that we needed someone to ride my Wing to the campground and transport me by vehicle there as well. Pat said she would call her husband Bob and then return our call, and it wasn’t ten minutes later when she called to say he was on his way to the hospital.

When Bob arrived, we shared introductions and left the hospital. He told us he and his wife operated a bedand-breakfast in Custer and invited us all over to meet Pat and have a cup of coffee. First though, Bob needed to return home to retrieve his riding gear. Then off we went to the Custer Mansion Bed & Breakfast.

What a great place! It is a beautiful home built in the late 1800s, and much of the furnishings are pieces depicting life during that era (custermansionbb.com). Pat took Doris and Mary on a tour of the house as Bob, Patrick and I drank coffee and shared a bit of man talk. Then it was time to get back to the campground, so Bob gathered his gear and we returned to Sylvan Lake.

Bob suited up while Doris drove his van down the switchbacks of Iron Mountain Highway (albeit a bit nervously, having to negotiate the hairpin turns in a vehicle she was unaccustomed to driving). Upon arrival, we again thanked Bob for his and Pat’s kindness.

Bob and Pat Meakim’s kindness and willingness to help out a fellow Winger in need was amazing (and we would also like to extend our gratitude to the Custer State Park workers for their quick response and concerns and the hospital staff, including Dr. Falkenburg and Nurse John, for their care).

By the way, the next morning we got on our Wings and completed the ride we’d set out on the previous day.

Afterward, we rode back to Minnesota without further incident or inconvenience from the leg wound.

Brian Cress GWRRA #154339 Cottage Grove, MN

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A Reminder to Stay Awake and Alert to Stay Alive

By Joe and Judy Pirillo, Iowa Senior District Educators

I was recently reminded of what a pain it can be to travel during busy seasons on the road, regardless of how many wheels you’re riding on. In fact, even back when I was a trucker there were times I used to hate this crush of humanity. In addition to crowding, some drivers exhibit rude behavior like lane hopping, going to the absolute end of the on-ramp before trying to merge (then expecting highway traffic to STOP to let them in), etc. That’s why I wanted to share below as a reminder an article I found in the “Give Me Five” portion of the REP section of gwrra.org.

—Carl and Jan Breeding, AL-H Chapter Educators Stay Awake, Stay Alert, Stay Alive…

Rider fatigue can be deadly! It can happen any time but is most frequent on long rides after dark. Along with feeling drowsy, other signs of rider fatigue are back tension, burning eyes, shallow breathing, inattentiveness and erratic riding. One aggravating factor is alcohol; it’s a depressant and even one drink can be enough to produce a drowsy rider. But other culprits include today’s Gold Wings themselves; they’re smoother, quieter and more comfortable. Also cruise control, though a wonderful feature, can contribute to falling asleep while riding.

The National Safety Council recommends the following tips for staying awake and alert when riding: ● Get enough rest. This may seem obvious, but if you haven’t had a restful sleep you’re inviting rider fatigue. ● If possible, don’t ride alone. ● Try to avoid riding long distances at night. ● Use the audio on your radio to help keep you awake and alert. ● Use the cruise control sparingly. ● Watch ergonomic factors. Ride with your head and eyes up along with a good riding posture. ● In the daytime, wear sunglasses to fight glare and help prevent eye fatigue. ● Take frequent breaks. ● Avoid overeating; have light meals and snacks. Don’t drink any alcohol. ● If you still find yourself getting drowsy, pull over into a rest stop or just stop for the night at the next motel.

GOLDEN RULE: Listen to your Co-Rider! She or he may well know what’s going on better than you do.

Co-Rider, watch for warning signs of fatigue and tell the rider YOU need a break. Once stopped, visit about your observations.

Remember, safe riding is important and demands your full attention!

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International Chapter of the Year 2010: FL1-L2 of Wesley Chapel, Florida

By Rick and Madalena Buck, Former Chapter Directors (2008 – 2010) FL1-L2

D

uring the Closing Ceremonies of the Florida District Convention this year, District Director Bill Berry announced FL1-L2 as the District Chapter of the Year— and it was like letting kids run free in a candy store. A few minutes later, Region A Director Bob Shrader announced the Chapter was also the Region A Chapter of the Year—this time, you’d have thought those same kids had been let loose in an ice cream shop. To say there was sheer happiness throughout the Chapter would be an understatement!

Then, one day when we were just getting ready to leave for a Chapter event, we received the call that the Chapter had been selected as the 2010 International Chapter of the Year. When we arrived at the event, it was hard to hold back our pride and joy. But once everyone had arrived, we announced the Chapter’s selection as the 2010 International Chapter of the Year and, for the two of us, it was like watching our kids’ faces when they were five years old and opening up their Christmas presents. (Those who could not attend received either a telephone call or an email with the announcement within the next couple of hours.)

The Wings of Wesley Chapel, FL1-L2.

Some History of Our Chapter Chartered in 1993, the first Chapter Gathering of FL1L2 was in August of 1993 at a local barbeque establishment. Originally known as the FL1-L2 “Lutz Friendly Wingers”, the Chapter was located in Lutz, Florida until 2002. In 2002, due to changing demographics in the area, the Chapter moved its base of operations farther to the north, settled in Wesley Chapel, Florida and changed its name to the “Wings of Wesley Chapel”.

During the Chapter’s 17 years of existence, 10 different CDs led the Chapter. The Chapter also boasts being home to the 1995 Florida District and Region A and the 2004, 2007, and 2011 Florida District Couples of the Year.

In addition, the Chapter has seen significant growth over the last few years while maintaining a core group of participants who go back to the very first year of the Chapter.

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Our Location, Involvement, and More Located in Wesley Chapel, we are fortunate to live in a state where we can ride year-round. From our west central location in the state (considered part of the Tampa Bay area), we can go from beaches on the west coast through national forests to east coast beaches in just a few hours. Another unknown about our location is that we have some of the best riding roads in the state. People often comment about Florida being so flat, but little do they know that we are only 64 miles from the highest spot in the peninsula of Florida (second highest in the state) at 321 feet above sea level.

A few years back, along with the GWRRA motto of “Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge”, the Chapter took on its own motto of “Come Play with Us”. This motto best describes the thoughts and actions of Chapter participants.

The Chapter has averaged 14 events a month over the past couple of years. Events range from riding, to picnics, to riding, to Kick Tires and drive-in movies (on motorcycles), to riding, to Chapter visitations and bowling, to riding, to training and charity work and Recruiting and Motorist Awareness events…to even more riding! In fact, we have tried just about every type of ride someone has suggested and those found in the Fun Activities Guide.

And Chapter participants fully support the GWRRA Rider Education and Leadership Training Programs. Once the Rider Education Program is explained to each new participant, they are asked one simple question: “Are you committed to practicing safe motorcycle operations?”

When they say “Yes”, the Chapter then completes the paperwork and purchases their Level I patch to get them started in the Levels Program. The Chapter is fortunate to have 5 Rider Education Seminar Presenters, 5 Leadership Training Instructors and 6 Parking Lot Practice Facilitators, and this affords it the ability to be self-sufficient when it comes to GWRRA training.

Along with all the other FUN events, the Chapter is active in the local community. It has supported the local elementary school by collecting school supplies and giving them to the school at the start of each year. The Chapter also participates in the local Ride for Kids™ each year, along with partaking in numerous charity poker runs supporting groups in our local area.

In Conclusion The participants of FL1-L2 are so honored to be selected the 2010 International Chapter of the Year and will do everything possible to make GWRRA proud of this selection. FL1-L2 believes this program is an excellent program and encourages every Chapter to participate. Thank you GWRRA for this honor! ● Wing World

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“Hooray for Volunteers” SPECIAL TRIBUTE She was born Bobbi Jo Pettit on September 28, 1946 in Rochester, New York and, on September 28, 1984 married Kit Lyman. Together, they joined GWRRA in 1984.

BJ rode her own Gold Wing, was a full Member of GWRRA, (#23571-01), and was the second Area Representative (now called Chapter Director) of Chapter WA-B in Bremerton, Washington in the late 80s. In fact, BJ and Kit were GWRRA’s Region I Couple of the Year in 1991.

BJ was the GWRRA National Director of Public Relations from 1992-1994 and, for many years, part of the “National Team” that put on Wing Ding; you may remember that she emceed many Talent Shows and Wing Dings over the years. BJ also wrote GWRRA’s theme song, “Wings of Gold”, and performed it at Wing Dings and many other GWRRA events throughout the years. In addition, BJ was a GWRRA “Hall of Fame” recruiter, having recruited over 100 Members. (Kit was the GWRRA National Director of Recruiting for several years, having recruited more Members into GWRRA than anyone else in the Dr. Bobbi Jo Lyman organization.)

(1946 – 2011) On a personal note, BJ was a singer and played guitar in the group “The Pretty Kittens” in the late 60s. This four-woman group performed in Southeast Asia, including 150 shows in Vietnam where they would perform in NCO clubs for enlisted men.

BJ received her PhD in clinical psychology from The Fielding (Graduate) Institute. She was “semi-retired” as the Chair of the Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology Department at Santa Barbara Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, California. BJ was also the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health.

BJ passed away on May 4, 2011, and we would like to extend our deepest condolences to Kit and the rest of BJ’s family and friends. As we remember our forever friend, Dr. BJ Lyman, we would like to pay tribute to her by sharing with you the touching lyrics she wrote about how she felt when riding her Wing and when sharing that experience with fellow Members:

Wings of Gold

— By Bobbi Jo Lyman

The sun comes up, It’s time again to head out on the road.

My helmet’s on and my riding suit, Is keeping out the morning cold.

Moving on down the highway, We are both young and old.

I’m talking about my friends, And my Wing of gold.

Wing of Gold is how I travel, Wing of Gold is how I love.

I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you, I feel closest to the Lord above…

When I’m riding through Nebraska, Arizona or Nevada, On a Honda motorcycle, Just for the fun it all!

With sidecars and with trailers, We travel far and wide.

We’re GWRRA, And we take the road with pride.

We barbeque our burgers, And polish up our bike, And gather round the campfires, And sing away the night.

Wing of Gold is how I travel, Wing of Gold Is how I love.

I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you, I feel closest to the Lord above...

When I’m riding through New Hampshire, Washington or Arkansas, On a Honda motorcycle, Just for the fun of it all!

Wing of Gold is how I travel, Wing of Gold is how I love.

I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you, I feel closest to the Lord above…

When I’m riding through Australia, Germany or Canada, On a Honda motorcycle Just for the fun of it all!

(“Wings of Gold” is available to listen to in MP3 and WMA format on the “Audio” section of www.gwrra.org/downloads.html) 22

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Technical Questions and Answers Answers to the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided by Stu Oltman, Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor. Please submit your technical questions about Gold Wings or Valkyries by 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.

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.

Lost Memory on 2009 GL1800 L3 Hi Stu, Most of the time, when I start the bike I have no radio and no audio icon on the screen (XM radio or AM/FM not working). I need to push the audio button and everything comes on. What is up with that?

Thanks!

Tony Crispano GWRRA #306396 Viera, FL Tony, Check to see if your remote trunk lock and call buttons are also not working. If not, fuse #22 is the likely culprit.

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Carb Problem Hi Stu, I enjoy “Workbench”. It is always the first thing that I read. My problem is that I recently bought a 1991 GL1500SE with a sidecar (that only had 43,000 miles on it). I bought it for a very good price because it was not running; the fuel system was clogged.

I cleaned the tank, replaced the fuel pump and petcock, and started to rebuild the carbs with a Randakk master kit. However, I dropped the right carb and broke the float hinge pin post. I have tried to order a new carb from two OEM online suppliers, and both say that the carb is not available until late August.

My 1500 is a California emissions model, with the carbon canister and other emissions stuff, and I haven’t been able to find a used carb on eBay for a California model. I did find a set of carbs off a ’97 GL1500 that are in California but don’t know if it is actually a California emissions model. The VIN is supposed to be 1HFSC2239VA902415.

Is there a way to tell from the VIN if this is truly a California model, and will a ’97 work on my ’91? I am also beginning to think that I have ’92 carbs on my ’91 bike. Randall Washington says that he includes 2 O rings for the jet holders on ’92 and later 1500s in his kit, and the pictures in my official 1991 Honda Shop Manual don’t seem to match my carbs, and I suspect that I may have a late ’91 with the ’92 carb jet holders (I am trying to add a couple of pictures; maybe you can tell from the pictures?).

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Bottom line: Is there any way I can get this beautiful Gold Wing running before the summer is over? I am 70 and don’t know how much longer I will be able to ride. Is there any way that I can use 49 state carbs or any other year California carbs that will work on my ’91? Have you heard of anyone successfully repairing a broken hinge post? Will JB Weld work, or having an aluminum welder build it up and then drill it?

Thank you, Stu, for any information and help you may be able to offer. You do a great service to GWRRA and others.

Thanks again, Via email, Lloyd Berryman Lloyd, A set of ’97 carbs, though they may fit, may not work properly on your ’91 due to calibration differences. And a nonCalifornia set of carbs won’t have the ported vacuum feature in the throat or other hose connections specific to the California model.

Regarding the jet holder found on ’92 and later carbs, I’m unable to determine whether it was present on the ’91 bikes with California emissions package, but I suspect that it was. You can’t go by the pictures in the service manual, because those pictures first appeared in the ’88 manual and were never updated in the entire 13 years in which the GL1500 was produced.

Pictures are one thing, but the line drawing of the carburetor assembly appearing on page 4-27 of the 1991 service manual does indeed show that jet holder, along with its O rings. We know the non-Cal bikes didn’t have it in ’91, so I can only assume the drawing reflects all parts that could be present Wing World

on all models produced that year.

To determine what year and model your present carbs were designed to fit, look for the ID number stamped on the carb bodies. Your ’91 SE California model carbs should be stamped VD GYA. California SE models from ’92 onwards used VD GYD. The VIN of the ’97 model you asked about indicates it is not a California model.

Whether the float hinge post can be successfully repaired using JB Weld depends on the person performing the repair. I’d suggest joining the two pieces using a thin smear of the product on the joining surfaces to begin with. Line up the pieces perfectly with the float pivot pin inserted through both, and allow the repair to harden. Then bolster the repair around the outside of the crack by building up the surface. Allow the product to cure completely.

If you were careful (and lucky), the float hinge pin will slide through both posts without any misalignment or binding. If not, you’ll need to correct that as best you can by carefully reaming the hole on the broken post with the smallest drill needed to allow the pin to slide through. Do not ream the hole on the undamaged post.

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of the forks unless leakage, improper operation, or visual damage exists.

In my opinion, fork oil change intervals, or the lack of them, will determine the life of the forks. What’s a reasonable interval? 24,000 miles seems appropriate to me. Given the manner in which the Gold Wing is intended to be (and normally is) ridden, the need for a fork brace is something that shouldn’t be necessary. Anyone who has handling symptoms on a GL1500 or GL1800 that are cured (masked?) by the addition of a fork brace may find that a fresh set of fork bushings would have accomplished

the same thing while actually eliminating the source of the symptom. Then again, maybe not.

We sometimes find that new bushings still don’t eliminate excess clearance without shimming—something not practiced by most mechanics. We’ve also found that quite a few handling complaints stemmed from under-tightened front axle nuts. If your front end is correctly assembled and all internal fork parts are serviceable, yet your bike exhibits steering instability, then perhaps a fork brace is the solution for you.

Stu

Fork Oil and Seals Stu, I have a question about fork oil and seals. It seems to be there is a lot of talk about people changing fork seals and/or changing fork oil. I have a 1995 Gold Wing 1500, and my wife and I are getting ready to ride from Louisiana to the Wing Ding [33 in Knoxville] so I am wondering about changing the fork oil.

I have owned the bike for about five years, and I know it has not been changed since then. I read where they say you should change it out every two years or so. Is this something I need to start doing? And one more question: I read alot about a product they call a Super Fork brace, and I would like your take on this question.

Thanks for all your help, James McFatter GWRRA #316911 Mansfield LA James, There is no officially recommended fork oil change interval for the GL1500 (or the GL1800). American Honda claims that no fork service is required for the life September 2011

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Whining Noise

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Stu,

I searched the “Workbench” archives, and there have been a few inquires over the years about the whining noise on the GL1800. Your response has been that it is normal, and the dealer and my Gold Wing mechanic say it is not excessive on my bike.

However, it bugs the heck out of me.

Is there anyway to get rid of it?

Thank you, Via email, Larry Selvage

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Thank you, Ted Koy GWRRA #74000 Georgetown, TX

Larry, Not trying to be a smart guy, but I think it’ll be a lot less annoying if you stop listening for it so intently. Also, noise levels are greatly affected by one’s choice of helmet.

Stu

Ted, The product is Glare Professional Polish. Honda also sells it as Honda Glare. The manufacturer’s website is autopolish.net. They’ll give you a discount if you mention discount code SO 1945.

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Starter Problems

Stu, I own a 2002 Gold Wing with about 24K miles on it. The reverse and cruise switches on the right side stick in the “on” position. I have managed to release them with electrical cleaner and compressed air, but they stick again. I am afraid to use the reverse switch because it may stick and I may not be able to get it to release.

My Honda dealer tells me the only way to fix this problem is to replace the whole switch assembly. Do you know of any fix for this problem?

Keith Dettmer GWRRA #224340 Beatrice, NE Keith, Remove the two screws holding the right switch cluster to the handlebar, and raise the upper portion to expose the switches. You’ll see the reverse switch in the bottom half of the cluster. Spray copious amounts of aerosol silicone lube into and onto the white plastic switch cover while pushing, then releasing the button. Push it in very firmly, then release—don’t smack it.

Eventually, the mechanism will become clean enough to start working. At that point, continue to flush the switch housing while operating the switch. After operation becomes smooth, rather than feeling like the switch guts are full of sand, your issue will be resolved. Repeat this operation on the cruise switch.

Stu

Hi Stu, How do you reinstall the starter on a 1982 1100 Gold Wing without removing the engine? I’ve already removed the exhaust pipe.

Thanks, Via email, Mary Miller Mary, How to reinstall the starter without removing the engine? The same way you removed it—very carefully. The drive of the starter engages a small gear inside the rear engine cover, and that gear is hooked to the starter clutch through a roller chain.

The manual states that rear case removal (and therefore, engine removal) is necessary to either remove or install the starter due to the probability of the small gear falling out and dropping to the bottom of the case.

Some folks have had good luck both removing and reinstalling the starter by placing the bike on its side stand before starting the procedure. This keeps the small gear leaning against the inside of the case. Chances of success? 50/50.

Stu

Clutch Noise Stu, I have a 2005 GL1800A that I bought new. I triked it in December of

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2009 with 54K on it. It now has 57K, and I just noticed a grinding noise in the clutch system when in neutral (sounds like a throw out bearing on a standard shift car). When I pull the clutch lever in, the noise goes away.

I talked to a mechanic, and he said it was a natural noise (some GLs have it and some don’t) and not to worry about it and to just keep riding. I guess I am just a worrier, but it doesn’t sound right to me. Could you give me a second opinion?

Thanks, R.L. “Dick” Aldridge GWRRA #251325 Vancleave, MS Dick, I’d be happy to give you a second opinion if I could hear the sound. Many bikes make noise when idling in neutral— some more than others. This is usually due to primary chains or slop in the gear train rattling when the engine and transmission are not under load.

However, my experience with the GL1800 is that the noise you’re speaking of isn’t normal. Then again, I have no way to hear it. And it’s possible that what’s normally not audible on an unmodified GL1800 could be amplified by the new bodywork to the point that you notice it. If the clutch engagement and gear shifting appear normal, I’d agree with your mechanic.

Stu

Failure of Clutch Plates Stu, My 2004 GL1800 (without ABS) has 50,000 miles on it, and the clutch has failed. I was practicing riding at low

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speed when I realized that there was no power being transmitted to the rear wheel. I could shift from gear to gear, but the clutch would not engage.

To my mind, I had no previous indication of any clutch problem. To me, it seemed to have “just happened”. But the service technician at the Honda dealership showed me how worn the plates were and told me that he had found pieces of metal in a filter (I’m not sure where). I couldn’t believe that so much damage could have occurred without any warning signs. He asked me if I had changed from petroleum-based oil to synthetic, and when I told him that I had and then had changed back to petroleum-based (Rotella T, 15W-40), he said that was the probable cause of the plate slippage and wear.

After re-reading your reply to a clutch failure inquiry in the July 2008, issue of Wing World (“Clutch Failure Again, page 40), I talked with the service manager and pressed him to identify the root cause of my clutch damage (providing him the possibilities you identified in the article). He told me that they would see what they could find after the bike is running again.

I am the original owner of the bike, and I have had the clutch fluid changed by a dealership every two years. I am not an aggressive rider. And, while I occasionally do drills that involve using the friction zone of the clutch, I don’t do them for long periods of time.

I have an extended warranty that is going to expire at the end of May, so I would greatly appreciate your thoughts on my situation, including the likelihood that changing the type of oil could have caused the problem. Also, how usual would it be for a clutch to

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completely stop working without noticeable signs of slippage?

Thanks, Lew Schloss GWRRA #218748 Wilmington, DE Lew, The change of oils wouldn’t cause any issues, unless the synthetic you used wasn’t appropriate for use in a wetclutch motorcycle. The 15W40 Rotella you’re now using is excellent. Practicing riding “in the friction zone” can wear a clutch out very quickly—depending on the ratio of throttle to clutch engagement you use.

My advice—don’t regale the service manager with your escapades on the drill field. This isn’t likely to be covered under warranty anyway. But if you mention riding in the friction zone, all bets are off. That technique is way outside what the clutch was designed to handle and constitutes abuse. [FYI, that article in the July, 2008 issue was regarding a Member who was about to have his clutch replaced for the third time in a year (if I remember correctly). And there was no friction zone riding involved. I felt there was clearly an issue that the two previous technicians failed to catch, and I was correct.]

In your case, I’m pretty sure you left your clutch plates in the friction zone.

You ask, how usual would it be for a clutch to completely stop working without noticeable signs of slippage? The answer is, not usual—on most bikes. But the GL1800 isn’t most bikes. In addition to a main clutch spring, it uses hydraulic pressure created with engine oil to apply more engagement force to the clutch plates. So it’s entirely possible for the clutch to function normally in everyday riding till there’s virtually no friction material left.

Stu

Technical Question on Sticking Switches Dear Stu, Thanks for all that you do for GWRRA and us Goldwingers. Our Chapter, SC-P from Lexington, South Carolina, is having our annual maintenance day on April 9th. My question is about sticking switches.

There are several of us who have various switches that either stick “on” or won’t engage. What do you recommend to clean and lubricate them? I have access to 30

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Gunk products from where I work, if any of those will work.

Thank you in advance, Eric Prevost GWRRA # 175322 Chapter Director, SC-P, of Lexington, SC

Eric, Yours is the third question I’ve answered today on this subject. If memory serves, American Honda recommended electrical contact cleaner to resolve the issue and specifically recommended against aerosol silicone lube.

But they were referring to the micro switches at the brake and clutch levers, not to the cruise, reverse, emergency flasher, and other switches to which you’re referring.

In my experience, dirty contacts are not the issue. These switches stick due to dirt or lack of lubricant in the mechanism that cams over when the button is pushed.

It’s my opinion that aerosol silicone lube (not silicone grease) is best suited to flush out grit and lube the mechanism without deteriorating the material of which it’s made.

You can try flushing from outside the switch cluster. But for better results, separate the switch cluster halves and spray directly into the switch while repeatedly operating the mechanism. Note—don’t attempt to disassemble the switch itself. It’s full of tiny parts that may pop out. Even if you manage to find them, getting them reassembled correctly will be a daunting task.

Stu

Should Fork Seals be Covered?

Hi Stu, Let me thank you in advance for your invaluable knowledge and guidance.

I have a 2009 GL1800 with 24K miles on it. I bought the bike new in 2009 with zero miles. I just dropped it off at my local Honda dealership for the 24K service. While I was checking the bike before I left it there, I noticed oil grunge around one of the front forks. I told the technician, and we agreed that the seal needed to be replaced.

He said that was not covered under Honda warranty, and he suggested I change the seals on both forks. Is he correct on the warranty not covering the seals at 24K miles?

Thank you again, Via email, Ray Rokni

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Ray, Replacement of fork seals under warranty seems to be at the discretion of the dealership. American Honda appears to consider fork seals to be normal service items in the same way as light bulbs, spark plugs, etc. But some dealerships that choose to do so manage to find a way to get them covered. I’m not certain how they manage that.

The technician is correct, in that normal practice is to replace the seals in both forks, not just the leaking one. The thinking being that if one seal is leaking, can the other be far behind? Often, when a fork seal is replaced and later exam-

ined, no reason can be found for the leakage. That’s because road filth and bug guts, rather than actual seal damage, was responsible for the leakage. Still, having completely disassembled the forks, it makes little sense to clean everything, reassemble using the original seals, and hope that it doesn’t leak.

There’s a technique for dislodging debris which may be causing the leakage without disassembling the forks. And considering the cost of fork seal replacement, it’s probably worth trying. After prying the rubber wiper out of the slider and sliding it up the fork tube, the actual oil seal will be visible. One can then

carefully insert a thin feeler gauge between the sealing lip and fork tube.

While sliding the feeler gauge up and down between the seal and tube, work it around the tube’s diameter, being careful to keep the feeler tight to the tube to avoid sawing into the seal’s lip. Then wipe the tube clean, and reinstall the rubber wiper. If it works, and it often does, you’ll have saved yourself considerable time and expense.

Stu

1998 GL1500 Clutch/Trans Problem Dear Stu, I have a 1998 GL1500SE that I purchased new. It has 78,000 miles on it and has developed a problem of not going into neutral or being hard to get into neutral. When it’s cold, it seems to work better, but when it’s hot or at operating temperature, it’s hard to get it into neutral. The shifter works hard. I have to apply a lot of upward pressure to the shifter and then it usually goes all the way into 2nd gear. It also shifts hard while riding it on the highway.

I have noticed that if I apply upward pressure on the shifter and turn the engine off at the same time, the transmission goes right into neutral with no problem. If I rev the engine up while applying upward pressure on the shifter, it goes right into neutral also. I have been running Amsoil 10w40 until recently then I switched to Amsoil 20w50 to see if that would help. It seemed to help at first but, after a long ride recently, I realized that it was doing the same thing again.

The bike is all original though I have changed the fluids (but not recently). I do not know if this could be a clutch problem or a transmission problem. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you very much, Terry Broadwater GWRRA #127178 Grafton, WV Terry, Your symptoms are of the clutch not disengaging completely. This could be due to issues in the master or slave cylinder, contaminated fluid, or a spongy fluid hose. It could also be due to a badly worn clutch lever pivot which allows excess lever travel before compressing the master cylinder piston.

Stu ●

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Air Rider’s Wireless Bluetooth System for Gold Wings

By David Smith, GWRRA #121209, of Canton, North Carolina

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fter waiting and waiting and waiting, finally last year there came a cordless headset available for GL1500 Gold Wing ow ers. It was a dream come true, or was it?

In the process of trying to wear out my second 1500, a 1999 Aspencade, I had tried using various models of headsets. However, they were always short-lived. The hassle of constantly plugging/unplugging headsets (if I remembered to do so at all), plus having that cord swinging around in front of me, was just so annoying. I could always feel that tug on the left side of my helmet, so the result was that I used a hand-held mic with external speakers. (No need to explain the drawbacks of that system here.)

So, when I heard that Air Rider had developed a cordless system for GL1500s (its Wireless Bluetooth System for Gold Wings, Part #03-12-00, which works on GL1200s – 1800s), I called the company and spoke with Glenn Kilgore to get details and discover the upsides and downsides of this system.

REVIEWING THE SYSTEM Though I hate to start with a downside, I must mention right from the start that the system must be installed by Air Rider. This means you either have to go to their facility in Tennessee or have it installed at a major rally where they are in attendance. I scheduled my install to be done at “Wings Over the Smokies”, the large GWRRA event held each September in Fletcher, North Carolina. On the upside though, Air Rider did a fantastic job installing the unit for me. It took just over an hour (but that was partly due to all the questions I asked).

Once in the motorcycle, the unit uses most of the left fairing pocket, leaving room for little more than a pen and a couple of fuses. But that’s because it includes a second battery that’s connected to a charger so that one of the two batteries (included) is always hot.

The second unit attaches to the back of the helmet.

The helmet I used was a new Nolan N43 Trilogy Outlaw Modular.

The Air Rider is a small unit that attaches to the back of the helmet and contains the battery and control buttons. I expected the additional weight of this unit to be a downer but, actually, it’s a good thing.

The box is so light that there is absolutely no differentiation in weight after adding the unit.

The unit has three controls: One large button to turn the system on and off (this button also serves to activate the phone—one touch activates voice commands and two touches redials). The other two buttons are volume up and down. The good thing is that the buttons are all within easy reach; however, the volume buttons are very small and I found them hard to use with gloves. In reality, though, this is not much of a downside for me since I don’t use the volume controls on the helmet…more on that later.

The speakers were installed by Air Rider, and I honestly cannot feel any difference in the helmet than before they were installed. As for sound quality, they’re great! The reception is very clear, with no static or background noises. And while using the unit, I have not experienced any bleed over or noises from other sources such as cell phones, radios or other CB channels. Since everything runs through the Honda stock sound system, it works exactly like the cord systems.

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MORE INSIGHTS ON THE SYSTEM The system comes with a boom mic, and it’s recommended that it be matched with a full-face helmet complete with face shield. The mic comes out of the left side near the cheek and around in front of your mouth.

Glenn showed me a number of different ways to set the various volumes and, true to form, I messed up all the settings from the installation. Fortunately though, Glenn was smart enough to put in a back door so that, with one simple command, I was able to restore all the settings back to the originals. This is a very positive upside since it gives you the opportunity to fool around with various configurations while knowing that you can always get back to good with one simple command.

The unit is designed to remember your personal settings and go directly to them each time you use it, provided you do one thing: You must turn the helmet unit on before turning on the ignition and you must turn the ignition off first and the helmet unit second. If you don’t do this in order, you may find yourself riding down the road without any music.

But of course you can always pull over and turn everything off and start over from the beginning. Like anything else, after the first few times this becomes part of your routine.

CONCLUSION Another plus is that the helmet unit will stay on for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off before shutting down automatically. So if you do hop off your Wing and forget to turn off the helmet unit, you won’t come back to a dead battery. An advantage to the 10minute interval is that you can gas up your Wing without messing with the helmet unit (as long as it doesn’t take you more than 10 minutes).

Another upside is that you can walk over to the window and pay for your gas without losing connectivity—the unit will continue to operate up to 30 feet away from the motorcycle.

The battery will last up to six hours and takes two hours to charge. But remember, I mentioned earlier that there is always a second battery charging in the left fairing pocket. This means you always have a hot battery ready to go. Changing the battery takes about two minutes and can easily be done on the side of the road. One downside though is that, unlike a cell phone, there is no warning when the battery goes dead. So you could find yourself, like I did, leading a group when all of the sudden there’s nothing.

But another big plus is the unit’s priority system: The phone overrides the CB and stereo, and the CB will override the stereo. Also, I have found the reception to be exceptionally good; my friends always say that I’m coming through loud and clear, and for $398 for a oneup system installed, it’s definitely in the ballpark with the major cord units available.

So, is the Air Rider Wireless Bluetooth System for Gold Wings a dream come true? For this rider of a GL1500, the answer is a definite YES! It’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made in my Gold Wing (and I’ve made a lot of them!). It is a very well thought-out product that will exceed your expectations.

For more information and to order, visit airrider.com or call (800) 251-6040, ext. 12. ●

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A Look at New Trike Conversion Kits

and More!

By Dean Scott, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Who can deny that we see more and more trikes each year on the roadways and at motorcycling events, including Wing Ding? Plus, much as we do in our new "Trike Tracks" section each issue, some leading consumer motorcycle magazines now even make dedicated room within their pages each month for the inclusion of trike kits and custom-made trikes.

In light of this fact, we wanted to ask manufacturers whether or not they now have kits for the 2012 Gold Wing and, if so, to share with us whichever basic specs for that kit that they’d like to highlight. Lastly, we wanted to ask them the following all-important question about their kits in general: What do you feel is the greatest advantage (and, if applicable safety advantage) of your trike kits, particularly the one you are highlighting and why?

TRIKE CONVERSION COMPANY ANSWERS: CALIFORNIA SIDECARS: Stability at all speeds, predictable handling in emergency situations, a smooth ride, and a large trunk. We have designed all of our trikes to be able to continue to use the motorcycle’s ABS, if so equipped by the OEM.

● Trike Width w/ Chrome Wheel Well Trim: 61” ● Rated Load Capacity: 650 lbs. (higher and lower spring rates available) ● Trunk Storage Capacity: 8 cu. ft.

Do you offer a kit for the new 2012 Gold Wings or do you have plans to do so? If so, when was it released (will be released)?

“Yes, CSC introduced the new Viper trike for the 2012 model at Wing Ding in Knoxville. Production was planned to begin in August.”

(800) 824-1523 or (434) 263-6500 californiasidecar.com

● Curb Weight: 1,085 lbs. ● Overall Length w/ PowerTrak: 114.7” 38

CHAMPION: The offering of a proven product [is our kit's greatest safety advantage]. ● Overall Width: 57.75” ● Overall Length: 108” ● Wheelbase: 71” ● Load Capacity: 640 lbs.

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● Trunk Capacity: 6.75 cu. ft. (3 full-face helmets, plus more) ● Suspension: “Zero-Flex” swing arm using the OEM adjustable shocks

● ● ● ● ●

Gross Weight: 1,200 lbs.

Wheelbase: 77” Overall Width: 61.5” Track Width: 51” Trunk Capacity: 7 cu. ft.

Do you offer a kit for the new 2012 Gold Wings or do you have plans to do so? If so, when was it released (will be released)?

“Hannigan Motorsports converts the GL1500 and GL1800.

We are currently working on a new body design for the 2012 model.”

(270) 753-4256 hannigantrikes.com

Do you offer a kit for the new 2012 Gold Wings or do you have plans to do so? If so, when was it released (will be released)?

“Yes, it was released in June of this year.”

(800) 875-0949 championtrikes.com

LEHMAN: Lehman Trikes manufactures and tests for compliance with federal U.S. DOT requirements. This is supported by the relationships that have been established with multiple motorcycle manufacturers over the years. Each of these companies researched the trike industry and ultimately chose Lehman to enter the market.

We consider this to be the best third party endorsement of any trike manufacturer today.

Champion Trikes *Distributor of Champion Trike Kits: Country Trailers, LLC 129 E. North Street Deforest, WI 53532 (608) 846-5363 countrytrailers.net

HANNIGAN: 1: Reliability: The set-up on Hannigan trikes causes less stress on the Gold Wing aluminum frame. The reason is because we retain the strength of the beefy original swing arm as the focal attachment point. Attaching the trike chasis to the swing arm allows for the straight line drive shaft to remain in its original location. 2: Ride Quality: Our twin trailing swing arm using Progressive Suspension IAS shocks creates a ride that keeps the biker riding and passenger in love with their trike. The progressively wound springs and low un-sprung weight results in a plush ride that is unrivaled in the industry. 3: Handling: At Hannigan Motorsports, handing and comfort go hand in hand.

The wide track and low center of gravity allows the rider to choose his/her ride and take twisty roads at a fun and exciting pace.

● ● ● ●

Overall Width: 54” Overall Length: 112” Curb Weight: 1,148 lbs.

Width of wheelbase: 72” from outside tire to outside tire

Do you offer a kit for the new 2012 Gold Wings or do you have plans to do so? If so, when was it released (will be released)?

“We completed validation of the Monarch II conversion for the 2012 GL1800 and announced it June 30, 2011. The trike debuted at Wing Ding in Knoxville, Tennessee the following week, and the first customer deliveries were scheduled for July.”

(888) 3WHEELS lehmantrikes.com

MOTOR TRIKE: The greatest advantage of our trike kit, especially the 2012 Adventure, is the ability to have the complete package. On top of everything we offer, we allow the rider to maintain their integrated braking system and their ABS functions. Our braking package was designed to allow the trike to perform at its maximum. We didn’t just take something off of the shelf and hope that it worked; we specifically designed all components of the braking system for our needs. You don’t have to sacrifice anything in safeSeptember 2011

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ty, ride comfort, handling, styling or trunk storage. The new spoiler option we have developed for the 2012 will increase the safety of the unit by increasing the visibility and communication with other riders. All in all, the 2012 Adventure is the best in the industry and the leader in every category.

● Kit Weight: 350 lbs. (total added weight to bike is only 200 lbs.) ● Max Width: 55” ● Wheelbase: 68.5” (only adds 2 inches to stock wheelbase) ● Total Length: 105” ● 2012 Adventure has an IRS with Motor Trike’s patented air ride suspension that has an onboard air compressor as a standard feature Do you offer a kit for the new 2012 Gold Wings or do you have plans to do so? If so, when was it released (will be released)?

“Yes, we do offer the 2012 Adventure kit for the 2012 Gold Wing. It was released on 5/12/2011.”

(800) 90-TRIKE motortrike.com

TRIGG TRIKES: We believe the greatest advantage of our kits is our torsion arm suspension and 15” wheels and tires. With a smoother ride, our kits provide stability, comfort and safety to the rider. Our kits are affordable for the working man, and we take great pride in that.

*Distributor of Motor Trike Trike Kits: Win’s Trikes & Bikes, LLC 255 Dorr Drive Rutland, VT 05701 (802) 773-8849 winstrikes.com

THE TRIKE SHOP/ROADSMITH: It provides the safest and most effective suspension set-up with no required owner maintenance. We have the simplest, yet best, riding system proven by decades of no driveline issues. ● Wheelbase: 78” ● Overall Length: 116” ● Overall Width: 56” at the body; 58” wide with Wing Guards ● Weight: 1,180-1,200 lbs. once completed ● Storage: 27” wide x 14” high opening x 15” deep – 6 cu. ft.

Do you offer a kit for the new 2012 Gold Wings or do you have plans to do so? If so, when was it released (will be released)?

“Roadsmith recently released their new 2012 HT1800 at this year’s Americade.”

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● Gross Weight: Gold Wing GL1200, GL1500 and Valkyrie kits, 200 lbs. ● Width of Wheelbase: Gold Wing GL1200, GL1500 and Valkyrie kits, 55” ● Gross Weight: Gold Wing GL1800 kit, 250 lbs. ● Width of Wheelbase: Gold Wing GL1800, 65” Do you offer a kit for the new 2012 Gold Wings or do you have plans to do so? If so, when was it released (will be released)?

“Our kits will fit on the new 2012 Gold Wing model.”

(877) 554-1226 triggtrikekits.com

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TRIKE CONVERSION ALTERNATIVE COMPANY ANSWERS: TOW-PAC, INC.’S INSTATRIKE: Our trikes offer the benefit of conventional trike stability without sacrificing the option of two-wheeling or altering your motorcycle. Our kits are available at a fraction of the cost of permanent conventional trike conversions. ● Width: 63” ● Bolt-on installation ● No alteration to stock motorcycle ● Quickly removable ● Gross Weight: Approximately 150 lbs.

Do you offer a kit for the new 2012 Gold Wings or do you have plans to do so? If so, when was it released (will be released)?

“Yes. InstaTrike became available for the 2012 Gold Wing in late May of this year.”

(815) 936-0923 or (866) 694-3500 (toll free) tow-pacinc.com

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TRIKE ALTERNATIVES INC.’S Ghost Wheels and Retract-A-Wheel: When the wheels are locked [“Ghost Wheels” (aka GW) are lowered], our “Retract-A-Trike” (aka RT) system is stable like a trike. When unlocked (“Ghost Wheels” are raised), our “Retract-A-Trike” corners 100% like a motorcycle. ● Gross Weight: 80 lbs. ● Width: 55” ● Electronic operated hydraulic valves lock and unlock ● Easily returned to stock Will any of your current kit models also work with the new 2012 Gold Wing?

“They should depending on any frame changes or variations.”

(888) 452-2552 trikealternative.com

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“BATMAN RIDES AGAIN” WITH THIS CUSTOMIZED TRIKE Says Paradise Bikes and Trikes: “We are a distributor for Hannigan who does customized work on all bikes, but mostly on Gold Wings. We call the bike seen here the Sport Tour Stealth Trike (think “Batman rides again”).

We painted the front wheel and polished the front rotors, extended the rear of the front fender molding and painted it to give it the factory look. We installed a 4 1/2degree raked triple tree for easy steering. We also did a clear bra on the lower front spoiler, the running boards and the fenders of the trike to protect them from rock chips.

We de-badged the bike for a cleaner look and installed a Cee Baileys 11-inch smoked windshield. We installed MBL handlebar relocators to bring the bars a little closer to the rider. We also installed an MBL Sport Tour Kit on the rear (this is what makes the trike look so cool; the backrest kind of looks like a roll bar!). We blacked out all the lights to give it that sexy look (and, yes, the light still shines through them!). We installed a strip light at the bottom that goes the length of the body (since you can never have too much light!) and PIAA 117 bulbs in high and low beam that give the bike more light.

The wheels are Helo 18” black and NeoGen tires. Helos have black and chrome centers so you can change them out as you wish. The chrome is compliments of Küryakyn, the exhaust is Cobra. The Hannigan Trike kit is all independent suspension, T-Bird rear end 273 ratio, coil-over, gas-filled shocks and Honda CRX rotors and calipers.

This trike runs like silk!”

(800) 551-1364 paradisebikesandtrikes.com

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NEED TO GIVE YOUR TRIKE A LIFT? RAMPAGE’S (A DIVISION OF PROTOTOOLS CORPORATION) POWER LIFT RAMP “Customer demand was the reason we introduced the Power Lift Ramp. It is safe, easy to use, and reliable and works on most major commercial trikes with weights up to 1,200 pounds (including the new 2012 Gold Wing). The Rampage Trike Adapters attach quickly to the well–proven Rampage Power Lift Ramp. Once installed, they enable one person to load a trike in less than 10 minutes. The new adapters are the result of continuous development and are easier to attach, and it is much faster to use the units than prior versions.”

[Rampage Power Lift Ramp - $2,795; Trike Adapter Kit - $ 795] (925) 405-0365 rampagelift.com ● 42

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Brits in Search of Buffalo

PART 2

By Jim and Eileen Codrington, GWRRA #216492, of Melton Mowbray, England

In the first part of their story, Jim and Eileen Codrington told how they, from England, had travelled three times to North America in search of American bison (or, as they like to refer to them, “buffalo”). When we last left them on their third journey (in 2009), they were discussing how they and their friends John and Terry Waddington, of Canada, had finally spotted their first buffalo together in North Dakota. Here is the rest of their story…

We saw many more buffalo as we rode the north and south areas of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The bugs were many— pinging off our helmets—and the grasshoppers were huge. There was a smell of burning protein as we rode along!

At Bowman, North Dakota, Jim and I took Highways 12 and 73 and headed for the Badlands National Park in South Dakota while John and Terry took the 85 to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Along the way, Jim and I John Waddington (left) helped provide saw even more buffalo, the Petrified Forest a Gold Wing for Jim Codrington and his wife.

Museum in Lemmon and, in Faith (“the T-Rex Capital of the World”) called in on a cattle auction. The speed of the auctioneer was breathtaking and, for two Brits, impossible to comprehend! Luckily, a friendly cowboy acted as our translator. Unfortunately Sue (the most complete T-Rex ever discovered) was on a world tour so we had to make do with a lifesized sculpture made from auto parts!

After a long 440 miles and a ride through the Badlands National Park, we met up again with John and Terry in Keystone, South Dakota.

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Things Found…and Not Found The next day, we visited nearby Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial (still a work in progress). Both are must-sees.

(And, believe it or not, a mountain goat kindly posed for us at the base of Mount Rushmore!) We weren’t allowed to leave the area until we had ridden the Iron Mountain Road, including the pigtail bridges, which have a “corkscrew” shape to them.

From Keystone, of course we had to visit Buffalo, South Dakota! And how do you like this? There were lots of Pronghorn wandering down the street and in and out of gardens…but no buffalo. That evening the Best Western, stranded in the middle of yet more “fiscal stimulus” road works, was pleased to offer us biker discounts.

The next day, our lunch stop was Gillette, Wyoming, where we found it to be “Free Pie Day” at the local diner. We headed toward the Big Horn Mountains (over 9,000 feet high) and Cody.

Cody is billed as: “Where the Wild West comes alive. Every night is Rodeo Night”— that is, except when the Codringtons come to town! The rodeo had finished for the season just the day before we arrived! But we did see the shootout outside the Irma Hotel in downtown Cody.

A cattle auction in Faith, South Dakota.

Approaching Mount Rushmore.

Down Time, Buffalo—and More!

To give the riders a rest, we took a guided minivan into Yellowstone National Park the next day (unfortunately, on the scenic run west, our driver ran into and killed the only deer we saw all day). We knew there would be buffalo galore, geysers and hot springs and we weren’t disappointed. But again, the “fiscal stimulus” road works meant we were not able to see all the sites in the park.

Old Faithful blew right on time. The guide told us it was the rutting season for the buffalo so they might be a bit frisky. Thankfully they were, and we got some excellent shots! The herd in Yellowstone is about 3,500 strong, but this is miniscule when compared with the tens of millions that used to freely roam across the plains of North America.

Back on the bikes the next day, we rode through Yellowstone for a second look and then on through the Tetons, where even more road work gave us a white-knuckle ride. This lasted for nearly 20 miles, so the scenery was a little lost on us; it was eyes down, watch the gravel, ruts and potholes and—oh my goodness, where is the edge of the road? It was the end of a great day by the time we got to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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The shootout outside the Irma Hotel in downtown Cody.

nearly all the Model T Fords of North America had convened at our motel, ready for a rally in Yellowstone. They certainly would have felt at home on the gravel road running through the Tetons!

Then, after riding through miles and miles of Idaho potato fields, we arrived at the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. What an amazing sight, seeing all that lava that had oozed out of the earth’s crust millions of years ago. Then it was on to Hailey, Idaho for the night.

The following day took us through the Sawtooth Pass and up the beautiful Salmon River Scenic Byway. That evening, we stayed in Salmon, Idaho, overlooking the river. While there, John had a problem with securing the satellite navigation to the bike. It was Labor Day; however, upon consulting his Gold Book, he made contact with nearby GWRRA Member Paul Yarter. Paul kindly came out and fixed the problem. (Thank you, Paul, for your act of kindness. Where would we have been without you?!)

Winding Down Our Search for Buffalo

A few of the assembled Model Ts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Rutting buffalo in Yellowstone National Park.

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The next day, we continued on Highway 93 over the Lost Trail Pass, with its twisting roads, then down the lovely Bitterroot Valley until we hit more road works in Missoula, Montana.

We continued to Polson and stayed the night in a hotel overlooking Flat Head Lake.

Again it was a Best Western, where they showed their love of bikers by giving us a pack of complimentary “Pig Snot” with which to clean our bikes.

After narrowly missing an overloaded—and exuberantly driven—pick-up, we then headed toward the Canadian border and Creston, British Columbia, when two deer ran out in front of us. (Thankfully, we lived to tell the tale!)

At Creston, we found a lovely bed-andbreakfast, appropriately named Bison Spirit, where Ed and Sylvia Turner were the perfect hosts. Ed even took his car out and allowed us to garage the two Gold Wings. John and Terry kindly treated us to dinner that evening, as it was my 65th birthday and Jim and my 42nd wedding anniversary.

The next day, it was off to Osoyoos in British Columbia via the Salmo-Creston Highway (aka Kootenay Pass) and the Nancy Greene Provincial Park summit. We rode through on Highway 3 and, of course, stopped to buy huge peaches and tomatoes at one of the numerous roadside stalls. Also,

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a logging lorry that had dropped its load all over the highway a few moments before we arrived gave us a bit of a shock.

And speaking of shock, after Manning Park there was then the shock of joining the freeway. The noise and the volume of the traffic on the freeway was far greater than anything we had experienced over the last three weeks.

Our trip ended at the Waddington’s home in Fort Langley, British Columbia. In our travels this third trip in North America, we had seen more than enough buffalo, and the bikes were dusty and smelly with the melange of grilled insects to clean off (however, they came up like new).

Our Gold Wings hadn’t let us down on our 4,500-mile trip in search of buffalo. But then again, we knew they wouldn’t. And one of the funniest endings to this whole story is that, after arriving back in the United Kingdom, we discovered some buffalo in a field only five miles from our home! We had travelled nearly 16,000 miles in search of them, and there they were only minutes from us.

Oh well, we figured, being Brits in search of buffalo had been a perfect reason to once again criss-cross parts of North America with great friends on Gold Wings! ●

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Honda’s PRESS RIDE FOR THE 2012 GOLD WING

The press group arriving at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

(I’m on the two-tone Black 2012 in the front).

By Mike Mitchell GWRRA #87942, of Richmond, Virginia Photos by Kevin Wing and Mike Mitchell

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recently had the wonderful experience of joining the 2012 Honda Gold Wing Press Ride, dubbed “Planes, Trains and Motorcycles”. This was Honda’s rollout of the newly designed 1800 that became available in late May. For the ride, they assembled journalists from across the country to ride and critique the new bike. They also invited a couple of motorcycle organizations to ride, including GWRRA and MSTA (Motorcycle Sport Touring Association). This gave me the opportunity to meet and ride with some pretty knowledgeable folks in motorcycling.

Meeting Up for the Event Everyone flew into Orlando, Florida on Sunday, May 15 and met at the Waldorf Astoria. There, we had a meet-and-greet and a technical briefing on some of the new goodies Honda had included on the 2012. Some of those new attributes include a new and improved Navi System that includes weather, traffic and trip planning. (There is even a website where you can download or upload favorite rides. This could come in particularly helpful when planning a vacation in an unknown area.)

The bike also has a USB port in the trunk to hook up your iPod, loaded with your favorite riding music, and then fully controlled by the audio controls on the dash of the bike. The music comes to you via a newly designed digital surround through some pretty amazing speakers.

The drive train is the same powerful, responsive setup that the previous 1800s have utilized—no need to change perfection. The suspension has been vamped up to provide a more enjoyable ride, particularly for those who like to ride more aggressively than most.

They have also redesigned the seat and have used a new, more comfortable material.

After the meet-and-greet, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner, along with some great socializing with the group.

Our Train Trip to Virginia Bright and early Monday morning, we loaded our riding gear in a truck that would transport it to Northern Virginia. There, we would mount the bikes for a much-anticipated ride. But before we got to that, we were treated to a backstage tour of the World Showcase at Epcot in Disney World. Having been there several times, it was a thrill for me to get to see some of the park that I had never before been privy to.

Then we loaded up in our Disney Bus and headed to Sanford, Florida for lunch and to catch the Auto Train for our overnight journey to Lorton, Virginia. On the train, we enjoyed more socializing and a nice dinner. Afterward, we retired to our respective sleeper compartments to rest up for the day ahead.

Tuesday morning, we found ourselves northbound on the Amtrak rails headed toward Lorton. During breakfast, and as we

passed through Richmond, I waved to all the poor souls at my place of business who were showing up for work as I was headed north to enjoy a ride. After all, the tracks pass just behind my shop.

So far, we had taken care of the “planes” and “trains” part of the trip…soon it would be time for the “motorcycles” segment!

Hitting the Road!

We arrived in Lorton on schedule and rounded up our riding gear from the truck as they were unloading the bikes from the train.

We then donned our rain gear since the skies were threatening rain. Next, 12 new Gold Wings, 4 ST-1300s and two mini-vans left the Amtrak station and headed for Charlottesville, Virginia for lunch. (And by the way, my hat is off to Honda for making sure our nutritional needs were taken care of GW style!)

As we got off of Interstate 95 and headed west on Route 3, one would have thought Noah should have been putting the finishing touches on another Ark. The skies opened up and gave all of us a taste of summer rain, Virginia style. Now I have ridden in a lot of rain, but this was some of the hardest rain I’ve been in for quite some time. However, the radial tires and the redesigned fairing made the ride less stressful. And even though we needed snorkels on some parts of Route 3, the tires held fast and I felt no slippage even when crossing and braking on the painted lines that usually can cause so much trouble in the rain.

We had to make a stop after turning onto Route 20 for some riders to put on extra rain gear. Apparently they were not used to the heavy humidity that us Virginians are accustomed to!

Then we headed into Charlottesville to have lunch at Miche Tavern, a local landmark.

After filling up on Southern Fare and topping off the tanks in the bikes, we headed for the Blue Ridge Parkway, a motorcyclist’s heaven. We made several stops for filming and then headed out in rain each time we stopped. (It’s been awhile since I’ve ridden in torrential rain, lightning and hail, so this was a good refresher in riding in inclement weather.) To the credit of all of the riders, no one complained about the conditions—save for one who made a lighthearted remark (we’ll get back to him later).

We just made the best of the day, and it did not take long to see that this was a wonderful motorcycle. In the weather we had and the road we were riding, the 2012 took it all in stride as if to say, “Go ahead, let’s see what we can do”. I have ridden the

The bikes coming off the train in Lorton, Virginia.

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Parkway for many, many years on touring bikes, but I have not enjoyed it as much as I did that day: The handling, power and weather protection that the new Gold Wing offered made an otherwise trying day actually somewhat enjoyable. And the heated grips and seat came in handy to help keep my hands warm and my butt dry! The bike ate up the curves of the Parkway with an ease that took me back to the last time I’d ridden it on a sport bike.

When we exited the Parkway at Roanoke, Virginia, we headed for our home for the night—the Hotel Roanoke. I enjoyed a hot shower and some of us walked to dinner at a trendy downtown eatery. They had a two-piece band playing, and many of us sat and enjoyed them while we were waiting on our meal. After dinner, I headed back to the room to rest up for the next day of riding.

Our Next Day on the Road Wednesday morning, after a very nice breakfast, the group decided to take a more direct route to that evening’s destination of Asheville, North Carolina. (I personally think everyone was scared they were going to be riding in the rain again on the Parkway.)

This would be a good test of the ability to “grind up the asphalt”, which is what I do best. So we headed down Interstate 81 to Wytheville, Virginia, where we took Interstate 77 south to hook up with Interstate 40 into Asheville. Along the way, we stopped to eat lunch at one of the nice rest areas in North Carolina. The bike performed flawlessly on the trip down the superslab, and even though it was a relatively short trip, I felt comfortable that I could have gone on to Alabama—or maybe even Texas!—before I stopped for the night.

The new seat material made the miles shorter, and the excellent sound system made the trip way too short. The suspension handled with ease the rough areas of pavement we encountered. The power made passing trucks effortless.

All in all, it was a great day of riding, and we arrived at the Biltmore Estate in plenty of time to do some filming and to rest up before dinner. We immediately got settled at the Inn at Biltmore, and several of us enjoyed the scenery from the patio at the rear of the hotel. Then we were treated to a private tour of the Biltmore

Mansion. Again, having already been there, it was neat for me to see some things that I had not seen before.

Afterward, we enjoyed a reception on the roof of the Mansion and were then escorted to the Champagne Cellar for dinner.

During dinner, we were told that we could take any route we wanted to on Thursday to get to Knoxville, Tennessee, as long as we paired up with someone. I made plans with two couples, one from Ohio and one from California, to show them some of the off-thebeaten-path roads I knew on the way to our destination.

Last Day of Riding Thursday morning was a beautiful North Carolina Mountains morning similar to ones I have enjoyed many times over the years.

The couples and I met up in front of the hotel after breakfast and made our way to the Parkway.

First we stopped at one of the overlooks to see artists painting the scenery then we headed to Route 276 to take a peek at Looking Glass Falls. Route 276 to the Falls is a very twisty, offangle road, and both couples commented on the handling of the almost 900-pound motorcycle as we headed down the road to the falls. The 2012 again took it all in stride, almost yawning at the curves we threw at it.

We stopped for some photos and then headed back up the hill, across the Parkway and on to Waynesville, North Carolina for lunch and some light shopping. We had lunch in a restaurant that was recommended by a local real estate agent and, after filling our nutritional needs, we split up for a 30-minute shopping spree.

Of course no trip to this part of the universe would be complete without visiting the Mast General Store, and the couple from California even noted that, “This place is the bomb”!

After we had boosted the local economy, we headed out for some more back roads of North Carolina. We made a trip through Maggie Valley (another motorcycle-friendly town in North Carolina), but then our time was running short so we ended up jumping onto Interstate 40 for the final leg of our journey.

The group loading up and getting ready to ride.

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We arrived in Knoxville, Tennessee and the Crowne Plaza, our final home for the evening before our trip ended. The bikes were then loaded up in the truck for their trip home, and we headed to dinner and the closing of our adventure.

Now, as I mentioned earlier, there was one of the riders (we’ll call him “Bill”) who works for Honda who’d made a comment about his backside getting wet during the rain. I took the opportunity during the ceremony to present him with a can of “Baby Anti Monkey Butt Powder” I’d purchased in Waynesville. (I wanted to make sure he was prepared for the next time he had to ride in the rain.)

During this trip together, I’d met some wonderful people, some of whom planned to be at Wing Ding in Knoxville. I even had the honor to meet and ride with Yutaka Nakanishi, the Chief Engineer and Project Leader in Charge of the 2012 project.

Me riding on the Parkway.

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My Conclusions Being a longtime fan of the Gold Wing, it was an easy sell for me. From the first couple of minutes I was on the 2012, I could tell this was an excellent bike; with its power and handling, it’s easy to forget the 900 pounds it weighs in at. Slow-speed U-turns were executed with ease, the new Navi System was easy to operate and provided visual and audible directions to make any journey a snap, and the real-time weather and traffic updates came in handy during our trip. In addition, the XM Radio, iPod interface, and upgraded surround sound speakers are sure to make any music lover happy. I know it did me.

The redesigned fairing and adjustable windshield made the ride more comfortable by moving the air around me better; the new seat design and material was, for me, just like sitting in a recliner; and the extra storage makes it easy to carry all the gear needed for any type of weather encounter. Lastly, the styling changes that were made to the appearance of the new Gold Wing quickly won me over.

All in all, I give the 2012 Gold Wing an A. In fact, the only thing negative I can say about it is that there isn’t one in my garage…yet. ●

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How We Turned a Down Economy into an Amazing Trip to a Nearby Sacred Mountain

By Ed Garner, GWRRA #163459, of Aptos, California

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lmost every year for the past decade, my wife and I had set aside 12-14 days to do an extended motorcycle trip and always treated ourselves to nice hotels or bed-and-breakfast lodging along the way. However in 2009, due to the effects of the bad economy at the time, we found ourselves in the position of sadly having to curb our yearly motorcycle vacation in order to conserve money. But that’s when some friends came to our rescue with an idea for a much shorter, less-expensive, but incredibly exciting, adventure—a weekend journey to visit the fabled Mt. Shasta volcano in northern California to attend a Taiko drumming festival. We just couldn’t pass it up!

Now although a drumming enthusiast myself (and having already visited Mt. Shasta), I was unaware that this festival existed until our friends Holly (also a drummer) and her partner, Phillipa, told us about it. And after reading more about it, we were eager to go. Plus, since my wife and I live in the small Pacific coast beach town of Aptos, California on the Monterey Bay (only 375 miles from Mt. Shasta), we thought, What better way to get to northern California from our home than on “BB”, our 2007 Navi/Comfort equipped GL1800.

We were thrilled that—bad economy or not—we were going to be able to sneak in a nice motorcycle “mini-vacation” that year, especially one that included a specific passion of ours! And since our lodging expense would only be for two nights, we all felt we could splurge for the comfort of a nice B&B for our stay.

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A Little Research First We learned that the California town of Mt. Shasta had hosted this unique Japanese drumming festival, called “Shasta Yama”, for five years. At it, master Taiko drummers from all over the western U.S. gather for a single evening of powerful, uplifting performances. Derived from the Japanese word for mountain, the “yama” in “Shasta Yama” refers to the dormant volcano, Mt. Shasta, only a few miles away. It stands in mute beauty, overlooking the meadow where the Taiko drumming performances take place.

Taiko drummers performing at the festival.

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Mt. Shasta and the surrounding area are well known for their graceful and dramatic beauty. At over 14,000 feet high, and snowmantled year-round, Mt. Shasta is one of seven sacred mountains acknowledged worldwide as a magical “power spot” and is the spiritual sister mountain to Mt. Fuji in Japan. It seemed a fitting place to hold such an important Taiko drumming festival.

For those unfamiliar with Taiko, perhaps a little background would be helpful: Taiko is a drumming style of Japanese origin. Taiko drums look like wooden barrels and range in size from a small “keg” to the very largest “wine barrel” type (which is played above one’s head using large wooden mallets). The drums are placed on sturdy wooden stands which hold them firmly in place, allowing the drummer to strike them with enthusiastic force while performing gymnastic movements, much akin to martial arts. Reputedly, one of the first uses of Taiko was as a battlefield instrument to intimidate and scare the enemy. While various Taiko drums have been used in Japan for over 1,400 years (possibly much longer), the style of Taiko best known today has a relatively short history, beginning in the 1950s.

Heading Out Friday, July 31, dawned bright and clear on the Pacific coast.

We intentionally wanted to depart late morning in order to avoid horrendous commuter traffic. So, after a light breakfast, we were packed and our “caravan” (us by bike and Holly and Phillipa by car) hit the road at 9:30 a.m.

Except for the brief travel along the remarkable Monterey Bay and over the coastal mountains of Santa Cruz where we live, there is little of redeeming scenic value until you get past the northern California city of Redding on I-5 (about 40 miles from Mt. Shasta) and into higher elevations where Lake Shasta and the southern Cascade Mountain Range begin. Therefore, I will mercifully save you from that boring narrative.

But as we got north of Redding on I-5, and still 70 miles away, we began to catch brief, shimmering glimpses of the majestic snowcapped volcano through the afternoon haze! Much further ahead, at the outskirts of the town of Mt. Shasta, we turned east on Highway 89 and headed toward our lodging in McCloud, only nine miles from where the drumming performance was to take place the next evening.

We arrived at the Railroad House B&B around 5 p.m. and quickly saw as we pulled into the parking lot a sign on the fence that read: “Parking for Train Customers ONLY”. As we passed through the front gate for the office, we also couldn’t help but notice all the railroad

paraphernalia dotting the spacious property. Toward the back of the property and between some pine trees, we also caught sight of two real cabooses—one yellow and one red—setting quietly on their own set of railroad tracks.

We assumed the train theme was just a charming gimmick used to differentiate this B&B from others in the area, but we later learned that the owners, Ed and Diane, are the “real deal”. Their enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, all things train-related is genuine—and catchy!

I also couldn’t help but immediately notice how green and healthy the lawns looked, especially for mid-summer. Ed later informed me that the plentiful, inexpensive water in McCloud comes direct and pure off Mt. Shasta. It is claimed to have health-promoting properties and that bathing with it makes one’s skin smooth and pliant. Regrettably, our stay was too short to test these aspects of the water, but we all later agreed it was the most delicious and refreshing water we’d ever tasted—directly out of the tap.

After a long first day of travel, we were pretty tired and hungry. Ed and Diane recommended the local, and unpretentious, McCloud Bar and Grill nearby. And, after a tasty and very reasonably-priced meal, we enjoyed a relaxed 10-minute walk back to our rooms for the night.

Nearby Majestic Scenery Rising early on Saturday morning, we were treated to a delicious home-cooked breakfast, after which we were given a fun tour of the property and the two cabooses.

One of the cabooses had been remodeled into a beautiful, wood-paneled, fully functional studio in which Ed and Diane sometimes reside. And, as part of the tradition of staying at the Railroad House, we got our group picture taken in front of the red caboose. Ed and Diane were wonderful, congenial hosts, who were more than willing to answer any of our questions and to share the history of their B&B and their love of trains.

After being on the road all the previous day, we were eager to do some walking and gentle hiking before the drum festival later that day. Ed and Diane told us that the nearby McCloud River, known for its trout fishing and scenic series of waterfalls, included a gentle 1.5mile hike and was only a 10-minute drive away. So the four of us piled into Phillipa’s car and headed off to where the trailhead to McCloud River Falls begins.

We soon found the overlook to the Lower Falls, with its pools and a set of stairs leading to the trailhead below. As we approached the overlook, we could hear the rushing water of the falls and the squeals of people obviously having fun. Peering over the railing, we saw the dark water of the McCloud River spilling in white rapids over a 30-footwide ledge and into a deep, blue catchment pool about 20 feet below.

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Standing, sitting or laying on the smooth, large lava rocks around the falls were 20-30 people of all ages. A few adventurous souls were diving into the pools below the falls and yelling loudly how cold the water was! We stayed briefly to take a few pictures but were anxious to move on to the Middle Falls, which we were told were more spectacular and much less crowded and noisy.

The McCloud River is one of California’s aquatic jewels. Located north of the Sierra Nevada, and at the southern end of the Cascade Mountain Range, it snakes its way down a scenic canyon beneath the rugged slopes of Mount Shasta. The cool waters of the river roil with life and, in the springtime, clouds of emerging insects dance across the waters and drive trout into fits of feeding frenzy. The McCloud has been a fisherman’s paradise ever since its original inhabitants, the Wintu Indians, speared and trapped salmon and steelhead as they

made their seasonal journeys from the sea.

Middle McCloud Falls is the most spectacular of the three waterfalls along the river. It is 50 feet high, about 100 feet wide, and the water spills over the sharp, straight edge of the riverbed in a sheer vertical drop into a large, deep pool directly below. For those willing to brave cold water from snow run-off, the pools are a popular place for swimming. We watched dumbfounded as a number of daring, deathdefying young men repeatedly climbed to a precarious rocky overlook high above the overspill area and dove feet first from a height of about 60-70 feet into the pool below!

Hot from our hike, my wife and I sought an entry point away from the crowds in which to cool off in the river. We found an ideal spot about 100 yards downstream with a tiny beach, flat rocks for sitting, and a small, shallow “wading” pool. There, we spent most of the afternoon lazily relaxing by the river. Meanwhile, Holly and Phillipa swam a bit in the upper pool and then decided to hike further up the trail to view the less-spectacular Upper McCloud Falls. When they returned from their hike, it was time for all of us to head back to the B&B to get ready for the evening’s drumming performance.

The Festival at Last After getting ready, we headed toward the town of Mt. Shasta and found the entrance to Shastice Park. On a small hill above us about a quarter-mile away, we could see the edge of what appeared to be a large grassy meadow where a fence, festival banner flags and part of an elevated stage were visible. In the background—miles away and dominating the eastern horizon—loomed Mt. Shasta. A light mantle of snow still covered part of its higher elevations.

With our blankets and chairs in tow, we approached the entrance

Us with Railroad House B&B owners Ed and Diane (center) and our friends Holly and Phillipa.

Middle McCloud Falls, the most spectacular of the three waterfalls along McCloud River.

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to the seating area in front of the stage. Before us we saw a beautiful, deep green, grassy meadow nestled in a large natural bowl. It was surrounded by a ridge of trees on three sides and the overpowering presence of the sacred mountain in the distance. The anticipation of the festivities to come—along with the magnificent scenery—took our breath away. It was a rare picturesque moment I shall never forget.

We set down our blankets and chairs on an open spot on the grass and went in search of a tasty dinner meal from the food vendors nearby. We’d been told that the tradition of picnicking on the grass before the beginning of the performance was something not to miss, and it provided us an opportunity to meet our neighbors and marvel at the play of sunlight on the distant volcano as the sun was beginning to set.

Several performers from the San Francisco Bay Area, including Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka, founder of the San Francisco Taiko Dojo, and those from Mt. Shasta Taiko were to perform that evening. And at about 6:45, the first performance, by The Mt. Shasta Taiko dojo, began.

After each group finished and left the stage, there was a change of instruments and a brief introduction before the next group began—and it seemed each successive group played more vigorously and energetically than the previous had! But as the drumming continued, we could see clouds beginning to build on the western horizon while, to the east, Mt. Shasta was still bathed in the glorious golden light of the sun as it began its descent.

As the darkness, the stage became ablaze in colored spotlights that accentuated the drummers as they leapt from drum to drum in their athletic performances. Soon, it seemed the sky and the performers were cooperating in a dance of sound, movement and light, and a crescendo seemed to be building in expectation of the appearance of the final group: the San Francisco Taiko Dojo and Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka.

When Grand Master Tanaka finally came onstage, he announced through an interpreter that tonight’s performance was not typical; he felt something “special” was brewing and that we were in for an indescribable, but spectacular, treat. The four of us couldn’t imagine what could be more spectacular than what we’d already witnessed, but we were soon to find out!

While the drumming continued, the dark clouds moved in closer and began to fill the night sky. The air became cooler and, around 10 p.m., we felt a few small drops of rain.

Some people began to pack up their belongings and leave, but the drummers continued unabated. As the performance drew to a close, the announcer promised that if we could just wait a few more minutes for the grand finale, we would not be disappointed. The four of us decided it would be worth the wait.

But as soon as the announcer made his plea for patience, the southern sky lit up with a spectacular bolt of lightning! The thunder came several many seconds later, which told us the lightning was still some miles away. Nothing to be concerned about, we kept telling ourselves.

More raindrops fell, and the announcer pleaded again for patience and promised that the rain would wait until the performance ended, so we stayed on!

Instruments were hurriedly being moved onstage for the last performance of the night— in which all the Taiko dojos would play together. As soon as the first wooden mallets struck the Taiko drums, the sky around us exploded in

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flashes of light. The storm was much nearer this time, and the performers seemed additionally charged by the electrical display. They struck their drums with such force it was hard to tell when the thunder of drums ended and the thunder of the encroaching storm began.

In a few minutes, storm clouds were all around us and, in the distance, Mt. Shasta was being illuminated by almost continuous bolts of lightning. It was as if the mountain was showing us it would not be outperformed by mere mortals! I was becoming concerned about the nearness of the lightning, but to be honest, the breathtaking drumming was just too captivating to leave.

Finally, the performance came to a climactic and dramatic ending and, amidst the grateful applause and cheering of those who’d remained, we quickly gathered our belongings and hurried to the car.

As improbable as it sounds, the very moment we all got in the car, the sky opened and a cloudburst of water fell upon us! We could hardly believe our good fortune. And yet, as Master Tanaka had predicted, we had indeed been witness to one of the most memorable and spectacular events I have ever experienced.

Our Journey’s End The rain continued through the night, but the sky cleared by late morning—just in time for our scheduled return trip home. Holly and Phillipa wanted to return to the town of Mt. Shasta to spend more time visiting and window shopping, but my wife and I were anxious to get on the road.

So, after a few final hugs and group pictures, we said our goodbyes to Ed and Diane and to our good friends. Then we mounted our trusty ol’ “BB” and began our uneventful ride home, confident that we would soon return to this awesome and magical place.

Thus ended our amazing motorcycle trip of only three days and 750 miles. Instead of distance, we had focused on riding to a unique nearby destination with friends. It wound up being not only very ● affordable but a wonderful experience as well!

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Pictorial Recap of the ROUTE 66 Ride for the Relay’s Fifth Anniversary and Anticipation for This Year’s Event This photo was taken behind the Route 66 Museum in Pontiac, Illinois. Over the years, there have been a total of 60 different riders from all over the USA and Germany who have been a part of the ride.

his year, the historic Route 66 “Ride for the Relay” celebrates its sixth anniversary by kicking off its ride the morning of Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois. Last year marked the ride’s fifth anniversary, and the ride’s founder wanted to share with you some photos and excerpts from that ride.

Rodger L. Fox (GWRRA #236472, of Springfield, Illinois) founded the “Ride for the Relay” foundation in 2006 to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. To date, the foundation has raised over $85,000 with the ride and other fundraising efforts.

The 12-day, seven-state ride along the historic Route 66 begins in Chicago, Illinois and ends in Santa Monica, California.

All proceeds from the event—down to the very last penny donated by the riders and its sponsors—benefit the American Cancer Society®. The 2011 Ride will be dedicated to John Matthews (a “2007 All the Way Gang” member) who passed away of Myelodysplastic Syndrome, a form of leukemia.

Both Rodger and his wife, Sue, are cancer survivors (Rodger is now twenty-plus years with a clean bill of health). He says, “It’s my belief that when you’ve been helped in your life, it’s natural to want to give back, to want to help. After putting this ride together, I’ve realized that people want to help, you just have to give them the opportunity to do so.”

Also this year, they are adding a new Sponsorship level to their fundraising called the “Pin Sponsorship”. “The sponsor will donate $300 and, for their support, will get their name (or the name they choose) on the back of the ride’s T-Shirt, a free TShirt and pin, plus many thanks and congratulations from all of us,” says Rodger.

“The ride is open to everyone, regardless of what you ride or drive,” says Rodger, “and you will find that riding or driving will bring you happiness, strength and new friendships like you have never had before. It is a 12-day ride with a lifetime of memories!”

To take a look at the ride’s route maps, lend any support and/or sponsorship you’d like, or to just sign the guestbook, visit ridefortherelay.org. To contact Rodger directly, call (217) 473-1525 or email rodgerlfox@mchsi.com.

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“All the Way Gang for 2010”:

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Dick and Mary Schultz of Verona, Wisconsin Donald and Karen Browning of Decatur, Illinois Jim Engling of Ellyn, Illinois Gary Gallo of Morris, Illinois Jim Nichols of Quincy, Illinois Brian Revels of Mason, Michigan Dan Calhoon of Kansas City, Kansas Greg Wade of Decatur, Illinois Loren and Melinda Hiser of Decatur, Illinois Phil and Jan Billiter of Decatur, Illinois Dean Mehlhaff of Aberdeen, South Dakota Fred Algigi of Bay Shore, New York Larry Kopenkoskey of Caledonia, Michigan Donald and Constance Rose of Alsip, Illinois Page Perrish, III of Sparland, Illinois Paula Brown, of Sparland, Illinois Garry Mizer of Lebanon, Ohio Bruce, Hugh, and Sue Durham of Sugar Grove, Illinois Richard and Betty Sieple of Glen Ellyn, Illinois Paul Boivin of Deer Field, Ohio Ralph “Bud” Brunnett of Macedonia, Ohio Wing World

This photo of me standing by my bike was taken on a section of Old Route 66 (just south of Springfield, Illinois) that is still brick road.

Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas. There are nine Cadillacs buried in the ground, and people walk out to them and paint their names, or whatever, on them. I asked all the riders to bring along a can of pink spray paint, and we painted one of the cars pink for breast cancer. This is me by our final product.

My bike with the Painted Desert in the background.

Group from Chapter I in Decatur, Illinois that went all the way. We are on the Chain of Rocks Bridge over the Mississippi River at St. Louis. The bridge is now only a walking bridge (no autos allowed), but I get special permission each year to take our group across.

This was about day eight and shows all the bikes. We had just stopped to take some pictures.

I liked this photo for the sky and the sign that reads “Welcome Ride for the Relay�.

How about this for a group picture! This is on our way to Oatman, Arizona.

Me in Oatman, Arizona with one of the many burros that roam the streets there.

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Offer ends 10/3/11. Check with participating Honda Dealers for complete details. For rider training information or to locate a rider training course near you, call the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at 1-800-446-9227. Gold Wing® is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ©2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (07/11) 12-1131

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This group picture is at the “End of the Trail” of Route 66 on the Santa Monica Pier in California. The group is Chapter I from Decatur, Illinois. They were a great group and raised hundreds of dollars for our charity, the American Cancer Society.

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WIN $50!

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

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

Then: Email your entry to: contest@wingworldmag.com or you may mail your entry to: WW September “Wingy” Contest, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027.

All entries must be received before September 1st, 2011.

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

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

A winner will be randomly chosen on September 8th; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone. Additionally, the September winner’s name will be published in the November 2011 issue of Wing World magazine.

Limit one entry and winner per issue!

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

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

Legal stuff: Contest will run, starting with the January 2010 issue of Wing World magazine, and may be discontinued without notice by the publisher.

By participating in this contest, entrants agree to the specific rules, terms and conditions provided for this particular contest as stated in the Rules given here.

AN ALTERNATIVE FOR WHEN YOUR CO-RIDER CAN’T MAKE THE SCHEDULED RIDE… Says Barry Monaco (Newsletter Editor for Chapter SC-J): “Buddy Bibb (GWRRA #263784) of our Chapter J in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and a friend were kidding around while getting ready for a ride. Just for fun, I did a little Photoshopping and turned her into a blow-up doll then used it in our newsletter. We got a lot of laughs!”

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, IBVC, 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 o r other familial extension, and any other persons residing at the same household location, whether or not related.

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

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GWRRA strives to provide Members with benefit packages that are unparalleled in the motorcycle industry. Heck, our benefits are unparalleled in just about any industry! Take advantage of just one or two of our benefits, and your GWRRA membership pays for itself!

Things You Want: *VPI Pet Insurance: VPI Pet Insurance provides healthcare coverage for your dog, cat, bird, hamster or other exotic pet. As a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, you'll receive a5% group discount on your VPI policy. Plus, owners of multiple pets are entitled to receive additional discounts! With coverage from VPI, your pets are protected if they are injured or become ill. VPI policies are easy to use and reimburse you for eligible veterinary expenses related to urgeries, hospitalization, X-rays, prescription medications and more. Best of all, you're free to visit any veterinarian, anywhere in the world. Benefit only valid in the United States.

For more information call 877-PETS-VPI & mention GWRRA.

Wyndham Hotels 20% discount at eleven different Wyndham chains, including Days Inn, Ramada, Super 8, Wingate, Hawthorne Suites and more. Don’t forget to write down your GWRRA promotion code for when you’re on the road and need a hotel! To ensure you receive the discount, please call in advance or reserve online. Use Corporate Code 1000008705 by calling 1-877670-7088, or visit www.gwrra.org/membership.html today!

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Big Bike Parts is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary and has found a way to benefit you, GWRRA’s members. GWRRA members now receive a 10% discount on the price of any accessory purchased direct from www.bigbikeparts.com on all of Big Bike Parts product lines, including: Show Chrome Accessories, UltraGard Covers, Hopnel Soft Goods, Prairie Dog ATV products and TireGard TPMS Systems. All that is needed is entering the special GWRRA coupon code “BBP01GWRRA” at checkout.

GWRRA Vacation Center ● America’s largest cruise agency, CruisesOnly, offers the lowest prices in the

industry and backs them with the only 110% Best Price Guarantee in the industry! Visit www.GWRRAvacations.com/cruises ● Plan your trip through Go Ahead Tours, and save an additional $150 per person on regular tour package prices. Use promotion code GWRRA-910027 when booking your tour. ● Choose a “fun in the sun”getaway through TNT Vacations, with 26 tropical destinations throughout Bermuda and the Caribbean, including the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Mexico, and save an additional 5% on already low prices. Use promotion code GOLDWING. Visit www.gwrravacations.com

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Find out more about Liberty Mutual Home & Auto Insurance at www.libertymutual.com/gwrra or call 1-800-524-9400 and mention client #117743.

*RX Discounts GWRRA Members can save up to 55% on prescription drugs with your FREE GWRRA Prescription Savings Card. Download your FREE card now and start saving today! No fees, and it never expires. Accepted at over 59,000 pharmacies. One card covers your entire family, including pets.

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Medical Information Card- Are you prepared for an unanticipated medical emergency? Critical decisions are made in the first few minutes of your emergency care. If you are unconscious or incapacitated, first responders have no knowledge of your existing medical conditions, current medications or other important details which could save your life in a medical emergency. Paramedics are trained to search your wallet for information. miCARD is the only physician-designed medical identification card that gives medical personnel immediate access to your current medical conditions, current medications, allergies and more. Whether on the road or off, carrying medical information can save your life. With miCARD, your medical information goes wherever you go. GWRRA Members receive 10% off the $14.95 annual price ($13.45). The sign-up process takes less than 10 minutes and you will receive your co-branded GWRRA miCARD in three weeks.** Go to www.gwrra.org/membership.html ❑ Yes! Please send me additional information.

*KOA – Gold Wing Road Rider Members who purchase a Value Kard Rewards Membership for $18, regularly $24, will also receive a bonus of 6500 points (equaling $10 off their next stay)!

Value Kard Rewards entitles the members to receive 10% off the daily registration rate at any KOA in North America, plus the ability to earn kamping points which translates into dollars off future camping. Additionally, because they received the 6500 points they would be placed in our bonus earning level, where they accrue points at a 10% faster rate. Go to www.gwrra.org/membership.html

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Three Wheels Just Keep Getting Sweeter...

This Silver 2005 GL1800, owned by Joel Lehmkuhl (GWRRA #305045, of Xenia, Ohio), was fully customized by Paradise Bikes, Trikes & Trailers of Waynesville, Ohio.

Says Paradise owner Ken Steele: “Let’s talk about this machine. Starting with the front fender, we installed lighted fender accents with a medallion in the center and Joel’s initials in the middle to show ownership. For the rear lower fender, we molded the fender extension instead of bolting it so it looks like it came from the factory that way. Then we painted it to match the bike and installed Boogie Lights in the top fender and bottom so it lights up the chrome front wheel and the chrome brake rotor. It looks like purple haze.

For the upper fairing, we installed the light in the center and, for the lower cowl, I made mesh to go behind all the openings and added purple Boogie Lights behind them. We also painted it to match and chromed the timing cover and center cap.

Now for the rest of the bike…we added chrome radiator covers and also purple Boogie Lights, we chromed the factory valve covers, added chrome foot peg mounts with chrome foot pegs and rear transformer boards in chrome. We also installed 17-inch wheels in the rear to fit the Hannigan trike kit better than the 15-inch.

Finally, we did a driver’s backrest and a complete set of sheepskins. The black sheepskins on the silver bike look awesome, and the rest is Hannigan (and we all know how awesome they are). It looks sweet!”

A GL1800 trike customized by Paradise Bikes, Trikes & Trailers of Waynesville, Ohio.

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Roadsmith Introduces Trike Industry’s First Automatic ™ Leveling System—AccuRide

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oadsmith Trikes says it has developed the trike industry's first-ever automatic leveling system, aptly called AccuRide.

The company says that: With this new system, now available on all Roadsmith Trikes, the rider no longer needs to manually add or delete air from the suspension each time the load changes. Using Progressive Air Shocks, a small compressor and a magnetic sensor, the AccuRide system automatically knows exactly how much to ‘air up’ or ‘air down’ the shocks, guaranteeing the perfect ride height every time and always ensuring a smooth ride.

The new AccuRide System is available as an option on all Roadsmith Trikes and will add approximately $800 to the cost of the trike conversion.

See our AccuRide video at youtube.com/ watch?v=5Xrbu 7hnA8U on YouTube.”

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Roadsmith Trikes is based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, where it manufactures and distributes twelve different trike conversion kits for Honda and HarleyDavidson motorcycles. They are also represented by over a hundred dealers in the U.S. and Canada as well as their own retail locations, The Trike Shop at Destination Daytona and on Beach Street in Daytona Beach, Florida.

For more information, visit trikeshop.com or call (800) 331-0705 or (651) 777--7774. ●

On May 12, MOTOR TRIKE, Inc. announced a new product release in response to the 2012 Honda Gold Wing that was introduced this past spring to the market.

Motor Trike has already produced and installed an Adventure independent rear suspension trike kit onto a brand new 2012 Gold Wing, and the new trike was on display at both Americade (June 7-11) and Wing Ding (July 6-9).

The company is currently taking orders for the 2012 Gold Wing Adventure kit, with delivery dates set as early as July.

“The independent rear suspension Adventure kit has been extremely well received in the market place. Teaming up the beautiful new 2012 Gold Wing and a Motor Trike Adventure conversion kit is the perfect combination,” says Motor Trike owner Jeff Vey.

Headquartered in Troup, Texas, Motor Trike, Inc. is one of the nation's leading trike conversion kit manufacturers. For more information, contact (903) 842-3094 or info@motortrike.com or visit motortrike.com.

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2012 GL1800 ADVENTURE STANDARD FEATURES: • IRS (Independent rear suspension) with over 4 inches of suspension travel • Fingertip suspension control • Chrome 241 wheels size 15 x 7” • Trunk has 12-volt power source to charge phone or compute • Trunk door designed with hidden external hinges that do not occupy any interior space—eliminates helmet scratches and luggage tangling with trunk hinge hardware • Trunk comes with light mounted on door to shine down on cargo rather than being buried beneath it • Warranty: 3 Year/60,000 Mile • Over 200 Dealer locations OPTIONS: • Aluminum alloy wheels offered in four different styles—optional matching front wheels • One-piece running boards—optional fog lights; patented “step and walk on” design • Chrome light bars • Triple tree /rake kits • Trunk carpets and embroidered trunk mats • Embroidered fender bras with stitching to match bike color • Trailer hitch • Chrome bumper

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PERFORMANCE MACHINE’S Rear Trike Wheels for Motor Trike Gold Wing Kits

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lways the innovator, Performance Machine (PM) says it is credited with bringing the Contrast Cut Style of black and raw aluminum wheels to the custom bike market.

Says PM: “Since our initial launch a few years back, we’ve continued to refine the process and, in 2008, PM has taken it to a whole new level. The Heathen design is not only available in traditional chrome, as well as the striking black ano and raw aluminum finish, but is now offered as Contrast Cut Platinum, whereby the exposed aluminum is meticulously polished to further increase the contrast and highlight the design of the wheel.

And speaking of design, while other manufacturers limit their creative work to the spoke area, PM has moved the Contrast Cut look all the way out to the edge of the wheel. The new Heathen begins as 7 spokes and splits into 14 ornate tendrils before blending into the rim center and then follows with a complimentary design on the outer edge of the subtly curving rim face.”

MSRP for Performance Machine’s Forged Wheels starts at $799.95, depending upon size and finish and front/rear.

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They are looking forward to all the fun and enjoyment of motorcycle ownership, and it is such a great feeling to see the excitement in their eyes as we teach them to drive their new trike for the first time. Most are very timid and careful in the beginning but, in just a short time, they are smiling with the sense of accomplishment and fun that riding brings. We love to hear their stories about their first adventures in cycling.

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Gold Wing Road Riders are the Same Everywhere!

By Don and Lena DeCoursey, GWRRA Life Members #18938, of Oakville, Ontario, Canada

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s Lena and I do when we travel without riding friends, we try making contact with a local GWRRA Chapter in that area. This year, we went to Israel.

Before leaving, Lena contacted Dan and Rachel Sanderovich, District Directors for the State of Israel. They welcomed us with open arms and made arrangements for us to join them and Chapter ISR-A at their meeting and ride, which thankfully fell on one of the days we were to be in Tel-Aviv.

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Now Gold Wings are rare birds in Israel, and when Moshe and Dror (called “Light Man” because of the many lights and other gadgets on his 1800) showed up with spare helmets at our hotel that Saturday, they drew an audience.

We rode to an outdoor café, where about fifteen Gold Wings and other motorcycles were parked. Chapter A’s Director Zvika and his wife Neta warmly greeted us, and we quickly fell into conversations with various Members. After the get-together, I rode with Dan as we set out for our first destination, The Circassian Heritage Centre in the town of Kfar Kama (about a two-hour ride from Tel-Aviv). We traveled the coastal highway along the Mediterranean Sea for about 40 km then turned inland to the winding hillside roads.

After a presentation and some refreshments at the heritage centre, we headed for our final destination, the magnificent grotto at Rosh Ha Nikra on the Israel–Lebanon border. There, we rode the cable car down to the caves where the water from the Mediterranean rushes into various orifices in the limestone cliffs. Back up on top, we then had lunch at the restaurant and enjoyed our new friendships as Members of a truly worldwide association.

Our hosts had us back to our hotel by 6:30 p.m. It had been a roundtrip of 400 km and another great life experience. We would like to thank Dan and Rachel Sanderovich, Zvika and Neta Slor and all the Members of ISR-A in Israel for their fantastic hospitality. To see highlights of our adventure, visit youtube.com/watch?v=KQ2JyKhM-tg. l

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WORD WORD SEARCH SEARCH PUZZLE PUZZLE You met someone this year at Wing Ding 33 in Knoxville who’d mentioned their name was listed in Wing World magazine each month. You can’t remember the person’s name but you want to contact that person, so you start by searching through just some of the names listed in various spots of the magazine each issue. Search the list here to see which names you’ve found so far!

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

(Puzzle created by Wing World Technical Contributor Howard Halasz)

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

Did you find all the words listed for last month’s Word Search Puzzle of all the ways in which you and your Co-Rider—while a bit bored and tired on a long ride—would choose to phonetically spell out each letter of the English alphabet? If not, here is the answer key for that puzzle, located on page 61 of the August 2011 issue of Wing World.

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Wonders of the World Comes Alive at Mammoth Cave in Kentucky!

Courtesy of the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

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hat do eyeless fish, a Bottomless Pit, and lanterns have to do with a bike ride to Southern Kentucky? They can all be found just 30 minutes north of Bowling Green, Kentucky at the site of the longest-known cave system in the world, Mammoth Cave National Park. It’s a must-see attraction while in Southern Kentucky.

Besides its spectacular size, Mammoth Cave has an almost surreal beauty. And to see its 350-million year-old rocks, stunning formations, and fascinating animals, visitors can select from one of fourteen available tours ($5 and up).

For example, on the Historic Tour you’ll follow in the footsteps of explorers who crossed Bottomless Pit and discover the role the cave played during the War of 1812. Feeling adventurous? Then take one of four Specialty Cave Tours like the Violet City Lantern Tour, where guides use only lanterns to light the way. And for the truly brave at heart, Mammoth Cave even offers up-close-and-personal Spelunking Tours.

You’ll also find activities to suit all ages above ground, too.

More than just the cave, the park offers more than 70 miles of trails to follow and 31 miles of ever-moving rivers to explore, plus animals

to watch, fish to catch, special programs to attend, and places to build a fire and roast marshmallows.

Due to the area’s exceptional natural features, its habitat for threatened and endangered species, and much more, Mammoth Cave National Park was named a World Heritage Site in 1981. Then, in 1990, it was designated as an International Biosphere Reserve for being one of the world’s most biologically diverse caves.

There are also eight other caves open to the public in Kentucky’s Cave Country region, like Lost River Cave & Valley located right in Bowling Green and featuring the state’s only underground boat tour.

But when the summer months heat up in Southern Kentucky cave attendance also rises, so be sure to include one of the area’s caves on your agenda when you make plans to visit this area on your motorcycle.

For more information, contact the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 326-7465 or visit visitbgky.com and get excited about visiting some of these awesome sites on your next bike ride to the area! l

A view inside Mammoth Cave.

Photo courtesy of the National Park Service at nps.gov.

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Important Trikes & Bikes Rally Update!

that the Gold Wing GWRRA Marketing Director, Edward Price, announced on July 14, 2011, Rally that was to be Road Riders Association will bring to an end its plans for the Trikes & Bikes held in Bowling Green, Kentucky from September 30-October 2, 2011. that have been held This rally was to be a continuation of the five-year history of trike rallies rallies focused on the in great cities like Bardstown, Kentucky and Branson, Missouri. These ily geared by GWRRA emerging trike industry and were the first in the industry to be primar toward trikes. the Bowling Green GWRRA values its partners in the industry, namely the vendors, hotels, and especially the Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, facilities, all of our Members and guests— as they are for ons conditi ic Volunteers—for supporting our efforts. However, given the econom look instead to 2012 for a 2011 and the other rallies already planned in this region, GWRRA will Members and vendors. new venue and a way to make this event a bigger and better rally for our have helped us over GWRRA wishes to extend our deepest gratitude to the many folks who to come. years the the years with the trike rallies and looks forward to serving you better in

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The Officers Certification Program has been released in an online version...

“We have released the Officers Certification Program as an online version, which we will be offering as a choice for the Member to take,” says Paul Brosher, International Director of Leadership Training. “Although we are offering it online, when available we recommend for Members to attend a live presentation. The online version has no interaction with others, whereby a lot of good information becomes available to them.”

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It is approximately 7-8 hours in length for all 15 modules, including the Knowledge exercises.

A Member wishing to participate in the online Officers Certification Program must contact his or her respective District Trainer or Region Trainer to receive the sign-on information and also a study guide to assist him or her while taking the online version of the OCP. Once signed on, go to the section that reads “Modules”, click on it and get started with the program.

You may start and stop whenever you feel comfortable. When you resume the program, it will automatically start where you left off. At the end of each module, you will be instructed to “Go to the Quiz”. You must answer the questions before proceeding to the next module.

If you have a dial-up ISP, then you may opt for doing it on a DVD. The same rules apply as for the online version.

You will have 30 days from the time you start until the time you must have it completed (for whichever version you decide to go with). ●

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

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

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

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

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1984 GL 1200 Interstate. 75k. Pearl White in color.

Owned for 10 years, Fully maintenenced and updated with all OEM parts, including stator, clutch, timing belts, brake pads, and oil changes. Dunlop Elite 3's. . 4 speaker stereo with new cd head unit, set up for XM. Polished aluminum wheels, valve covers, fork tubes. This bike is extremely clean and needs nothing. Pictures available. $4200 or offer. Akron, Ohio. Mike, 330.606.8559.

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1976 GL1000LTD. Loaded; too many accessories to list.

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It has 50K miles and is ready to travel. Asking $3,495. (501) 676-5088 or (501) 681-2359 or glybrand@yahoo.com.

1975 GL1000. Saddlebags, fairing, light bar on back w/ LED lights. It is road-ready to travel anywhere you want to ride. Asking $2,995. (501) 676-5088 or (501) 681-2359 or glybrand@yahoo.com.

1981 CB900 Custom. Burgundy. 5,400 original miles.

Front fairings, all mounts. Excellent condition. Runs like new. $2,500. Email pbhinc2800@aol.com or call (503) 228-2800.

1983 Aspencade. Project bike or use for parts. Needs work. Started to fix, but wife bought me a new bike.

Pics and more details upon request. First $1,000 gets it.

Has factory radio. rbrown3535@gmail.com or (850) 747-1983. Panama City, FL. 1994 BMW K-75 750cc. Silk Blue. 63K mi. Top case, saddlebags, Hannigan ST fairing – full and short lowers.

Russell Day Long seat, Reynolds: backrest, luggage rack and trailer hitch. Haynes shop manual, original parts from fairing conversion and much more. Original owner. Mike.

(814) 243-7248 or mikerider_75@atlanticbb.net. PA. 1995 Gold Wing SE w/ 2007 DFT independent suspension. Approximately 66K mi. Chrome wheels, CB, and lots of chrome. Ready to go! $14,999. JW. (928) 649-9652.

Pics available.

1998 Gold Wing SE. Black. 36K mi. Backrest, CD player in trunk, 2 helmets with headsets, CB, Tulsa windshields.

Garaged. Excellent condition. $8,000. Email for pics at hpve1@yahoo.com or call (217) 648-2868.

2001 GL1800. Black. 65K mi. CB, Road Sofa seat.

Approximately $5,000 in accessories; too many to list.

New rear tire; approximately 3,500 miles on front tire and brakes. $9,000. Durrell. (513) 777-0375. Cincinnati, OH. 2001 GL1800. Red. 121K mi. Excellent condition.

Backrest, chrome luggage rack, taller windshield (plus stock windshield), new tires, CB, passenger floorboards, armrests, backrest, radio, vanity mirror, and 2 covers. One owner. Garaged. Must see! claypanda@aol.com or (702) 648-9075 or (702) 592-8667. NV. 2005 Gold Wing. Yellow. 88,500 miles. Show piece with over $12,000 in extras. Under warranty until October 2012. Asking $15,500 obo. Ralph. (719) 229-2050 or wingrider65@live.com. CO. 2006 GL1800. Gold. 3,345 miles. Audio/Comfort/ Navi/ABS. 6-CD changer, chrome, backrest, tall wind-

shield, foot pegs. Garage kept; one owner. $18,750. Tony.

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TRIKES

1998 GL 1500SE and trailer/Road Smith conv. kit in 2007. Two-tone white, custom mural and pinstriping. 76K mi. Cruise control, reverse, Tulsa windshield, backrest and armrest, complete trike/trailer cover set, 9-gallon auxiliary tank, extended trunk, advanced front fork/steering kit, premium air ride system, chrome alloy rims, lighting kit (including Ring of Fire). 2001 Country Trailer “The Breeze” w/ $808 upgrade access., including large cooler, tires, light bar and extra lights, top deck, bra, and more. Two Nolan N42 X-Lite helmets w/ Air Rider Helmet Comm 3 headsets (HC3) – a $736 value. Too many extras to list.

Total value $30,000; selling for $21,500. For more info, call (603) 424-5286 or (603) 582-5286.

2000 GL1500 w/ California conv. White. 39,400 miles.

Red velour seats, passenger floorboard/armrests. Air horn, Ring of Fire, 6.0 raked front fork. New front tire/battery.

19 cu. ft. matching Escapade trailer. $22,000/will negotiate. Johnny. (731) 376-0864 or jcwinger@gointer.net.

2003 GL1800 w/ Motor Trike conv. Red. 29K mi. Comes with matching trailer. Garage kept. Excellent condition. Asking $25,000. Ask for Ed. (727) 541-6152 or (302) 236-6152.

TRAILERS AND SIDECARS

1977 Pearl White Bushtec Turbo II motorcycle cargo trailer.

Ken. (519) 318-4812 or kcrabidoux@hotmail.com.

Ontario, Canada.

1999 Trailmaster Spartan (similar to Trailmaster Back Packer). 5# Tongue Weight. Cargo only carrier, not a sleeper. $200. Ron. (630) 408-8839. LaGrange, IL area.

2008 Wags Cargo trailer. New condition. Bra, spare tire, cooler, and rack with covers. $2,250. Sharon.

(417) 239-4109. MO. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Muffler (left side), misc. chrome parts and misc other parts for a 1981 Gold Wing. $200 obo. Walter.

(620) 345-2547.

2008 Gold Wing trike conversion parts: 2 rear saddlebags, rear tire mounted with rim, original rider and passenger seat, rake and other miscellaneous parts. Make offer.

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All Wing World magazines from 1997 through today for sale. All in good condition. Will sell individually or all together. Make an offer. Please call (605) 996-6039 if interested. ● Wing World

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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Disn“E” Hunt, seminars and many vendors, plus so much more.

For more info, contact Clayton and Lynda Alcorn, Region E Directors, at (660) 827-3063 or (660) 473-0172 or b2momdad@charter.net. You may also visit www.gwrra-region-e.org.

SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2011. SOUTHEAST REGION A CONVENTION/RALLY “The Last Days of Summer 2011” at Lakepoint Resort Lodge & Convention Center, US 431 N., in Eufaula, AL. For more info, contact Region A Directors, Bob and Nan Shrader at (352) 668-3164 or Rally Coordinator, Ed Porter at (727) 938-8190.

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Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 211 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS JULY 4 - JULY 7, 2012. WING DING 34 IN FORT WAYNE, INDIANA. 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

REGION EVENTS AUGUST 4-6, 2011. Join us at the "We'll Rant and We’ll Roar" REGION L RALLY at the Marystown Hotel and Convention Centre, Marystown, Newfoundland, Canada. Come for lots of fun, beautiful scenery and wonderful people. Preregistration is available. For further details or registration, please contact Region L Directors Al and Valerie Tucker at avtuck@gmail.com or (902) 662-2276. Information online at canadianatlanticregion.org/ann.html.

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

SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2011. REGION D CONVENTION with the theme “Great Lakes Monster Mash”, in Colwater, MI. Join us for fun and laughs. Will have Top Gun, Bike Show, Light Parade, Block Party downtown, Rider Ed and LTD seminars, lots of vendors, and a few more surprises added in! For more info, contact Roger and Penny Hurley at (937) 698-4443 or RHURLEY3@woh.rr.com.

DISTRICT EVENTS AUGUST 7, 2011. Hudson Valley Ride for Kids®. Central Valley Elementary School, 45 Route 32, Central Valley, NY (Exit 16 off I-87). 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

AUGUST 7, 2011. Pittsburgh Ride for Kids®. Home Depot, 25 Dutilh Rd., Cranberry Township, PA. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

AUGUST 7, 2011. Wisconsin Ride for Kids®. Fireman’s Park, Lee St., Middleton, WI (next to Middleton High School).

8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

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

AUGUST 13, 2011. Utah Ride for Kids®. This Is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City, UT. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

Regional High School, 319 Brookfield Rd., Fiskdale, MA. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

AUGUST 25-27, 2011. COLORADO DISTRICT presents the 22nd “Wingin’ the Rockies” Convention in Breckenridge, CO! “Colorado Gold Rush” is the theme of this convention at the Beaver Run Resort! Enjoy scenic guided rides in Colorado Ski Country, vendors, Dinner Event, Breakfast Event, and much more! Don’t miss the “Ore Cart Race”! Lodging and Convention will be at the Beaver Run Resort. Call (800) 5252253 for lodging reservations. Register early for a chance to get ONE night’s lodging paid! For more info, visit coloradogwrra.com or contact Randall or Janet at (303) 933-6073 or HookdOnDiz@aol.com.

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

AUGUST 27, 2011. Ride for Kids® Lap of Champions.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4400 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN. Time TBD. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

AUGUST 28, 2011. Asheville Ride for Kids®. Biltmore Square Mall, 800 Brevard Rd. (NC 191), Asheville, NC. 78:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

AUGUST 28, 2011. Michigan England Ride for Kids®.

Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, MI. 8-10:30 a.m. Dual sport start 10 a.m. Road riders’ meeting 10:30 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

SEPTEMBER 2-4, 2011. CALIFORNIA DISTRICT’S “Mammoth Mountain Stampede” Convention is being held in scenic Mammoth Lakes, CA (1111 Forest Trail, Mammoth Lakes, California 93546). Incredible Rides, ARC & TRC classes, $1,000 Cash Grand Prize, Master’s Luncheon, Bike Show, Bingo, and Ice Cream social. Come join us for a new kind of adventure!

For more info, contact CA District Directors, Bill & Rene Johnson, at (707) 429-2920 or bill.johnson.gwrra@gmail.com. Flyer available at gwrra-ca.org.

SEPTEMBER 8-10, 2011. PA District Convention (Hillbilly Heyday Reunion) is being held at the Hotel Carlisle, 1700 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17015. Motel reservations may be made by calling (800) 692-7315. Pre-Registrations must be in by August 31, 2011. Convention registrations may be sent to: Tom and Renee Wasluck, PA D.D., 279 Church Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707. Make checks payable to: GWRRA PA District. For more info, Tom and Renee at (570) 474-1014 or goldwing@ptd.net.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011. Birmingham Ride for Kids®. Barber Motorsports Park, 6040 Barber Motorsports Pkwy., Leeds, AL. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011. Indianapolis Ride for Kids®.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Gate 2), 4400 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011. Puget Sound Ride for Kids®.

Remlinger Farms, 32610 Northeast 32nd St., Carnation, WA. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

OCTOBER 16, 2011. Phoenix Ride for Kids®. Desert Ridge High School, 10045 E. Madero Ave., Mesa, AZ. 8-9:45 a.m.

For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2011. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS’ 26th Annual Ride-In at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, DuQuoin, IL. Hosted by Southern Illinois GWRRA Chapters. Onsite camping and local motels. Guided scenic tours, on- and offbike games, flea market, CMA services, two free hot meals, door prizes and giveaways, some vendors too. For more info, contact Steve Gottschalk at (618) 889-4036 or chapter-q@mchsi.com.

Registration form available at chapterq.weebly.com

OCTOBER 16, 2011. San Diego Ride for Kids®. Mira Costa College, San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff, CA. 8-10:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011. Philadelphia Ride for Kids®. NEW LOCATION: Valley Forge Christian College, 1401 Charlestown Rd., Phoenixville, PA. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2011. St. Louis Ride for Kids®. St. Charles Community College, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Cottleville, MO. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2011. NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT CONVENTION, 28th Annual “Wings Over The Smokies”, located in the “heart” of the Blue Ridge Mountains, presents “Vegas in The Smokies”. Come join us and test you luck in our special “Vegas Casino Room” or relax in our special “Ladies Only” Oasis Room. Enjoy a weekend of fun, safety and knowledge and LOTS OF CHROME. Come shop one of the largest selection of vendors in one place this side of the Mississippi. First time ever vendors will be inside AND outside. Enjoy both guided and unguided scenic rides, Poor Man’s Supper, Ice Cream, “inside” Bike Show (approximately 40 classes available), first-ever “Light Parade” through town and Light Show Judging, Friday night tribute to Elvis entertainment, Rider Education and Leadership Training seminars, NC Drill Team Performance, Top Gun Competition, prizes galore! FULL REGISTRATION INCLUDES A CHANCE TO WIN A NEW 1800 GOLD WING. (No additional tickets outside of full registration will be sold. Must be present at closing ceremonies to win.) Or maybe you will win the $5,000 Cash Give-a-way or a new trailer (tickets sold separate from registration) Located in the new enclosed Davis Arena, Western NC Ag Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732. For more info, visit gwrranc.org for registration form or contact Andrew and Vickie Butcher (336) 8033077 or ncdd111213@aol.com.

OCTOBER 23, 2011. Louisiana Ride for Kids®. SLEMCO, 3420 Hwy. 167 N., Lafayette, LA. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

OCTOBER 27-29, 2011. OKLAHOMA DISTRICT CONVENTION with a theme of “Oklahoma Spooktacular” at the Southeast Expo Center in McAlester, OK. Night Creatures Ball on Thursday, October 27th, at 7 p.m. Pre-registration ends October 8. For more info, visit gwrraokla.org/id4.html.

OCTOBER 28-30, 2011. ARIZONA DISTRICT CONVENTION “Wings of the Wild West” at Tucson Hilton East, 7800 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85710. Phone: (800) HILTONS for $79 room rate, and ask for Group: GWRR11 at Tucson Hilton East. Website: gwrraaz.com for registration and more details. Cowboy theme, with over 30 vendors, lots of seminars, prizes, ice cream social, talent show, dinner, bike wash, COY/IOY, Drill Teams, skills games, best dressed, beautiful rides, rider education and much more. A most excellent way to enjoy Arizona in the best time of the year. Need more information?

Contact AZ District Directors Bill/Susan Trask at (623) 934-7496 or gwazdirector@gmail.com NOVEMBER 6, 2011. Tampa Bay Area Ride for Kids®.

Heinrich Training Center, 14063 County Rd. 39, Lithia, FL. 89:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

CHAPTER EVENTS AUGUST 13, 2011. TX-M’s “Moonlight Fun Run” in Burleson, TX. Come ride with us under the stars of Texas on our 9th annual Moonlight Run, meeting in Lowe’s parking lot at I35 South and Alsbury Blvd. Registration begins at 7 p.m.; last bike out by 9:15 p.m. Rain date is 8/20/2011. For more information, contact J.D. Walker at (817) 913-6588 or check our website at txmoonlighters.com.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011. Baltimore-Washington Ride for Kids®. Turf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Rd., Ellicott City, MD. 7:30-9:15 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

AUGUST 14, 2011. OK-P’s “Chapter P Anniversary Salute to Veterans” in Claremore, OK. For more info, contact Tommy Harrison at (918) 231-6470 or tommyandshari_chapterp@yahoo.com.

OCTOBER 2, 2011. Dallas-Fort Worth Ride for Kids®.

Grapevine Mills Mall, Southeast Parking Area, Grapevine, TX. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

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

OCTOBER 2, 2011. Las Vegas Ride for Kids®. Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N., Las Vegas, NV. 8-9:45 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

OCTOBER 2, 2011. Northern California Ride for Kids®.

Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Rd., Fairfield, CA. 7:30-9:15 a.m. For more info about an event in your area, please visit www.rideforkids.org.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2011. TX-R “DFW Rallycats” will host their 14th annual convention. This year’s R-Mazing Race will constitute a short morning ride with individual, as well as team, challenges. Minute-to-win-it games, Bingo, silent auction and drawings for grand prizes. Rain or shine at Knights of Columbus Hall, 1907 Whitley Road, Keller, TX. For more info, please visit dfwrallycats.org or contact Murray Allen, CD, at (817) 2812062.

SEPTEMBER 16-17, 2011. TN-C hosts “WINGS ACROSS TENNESSEE” St. Jude Children’s Hospital 500 mile benefit ride from Bristol to Memphis. Ride leaves Bristol, TN Friday morn-

ing at 9 a.m., stops in Dickson for the night, departs Saturday morning at 8:30 and arrives St. Jude Children’s Hospital at noon for presentations and tour. Commemorative T-shirts and antenna flags. For more info, visit www.stjudeswingsacrosstn.com or call Tom Jarrell at (423) 383-0339. “No child should die in the dawn of life”, Danny Thomas SEPTEMBER 17, 2011. CA-2N “Party at the Barn”. Come ride the beautiful Sierras in Long Barn, CA. Coffee and donuts at registration, games, BBQ lunch, dessert bar, game and raffle prizes. 50/25/15/10 drawing and special grand prize for preregistration. GWRRA Member, $18; non-member, $20. Pre-registration deadline is September 4. For more info, contact Ken Stark at (209) 450-6742 or visit goldcountrywings.org.

OCTOBER 8, 2011. FL1-A’s Fall Festival in San Antonio, FL. For more info, contact Bud Marion at (813) 299-6433 or bmarion1@tampabay.rr.com.

OCTOBER 8, 2011. CA-1V’s “V Run 3 in Memory of Dean Cummings” in Victorville, CA. Two beautiful rides mapped out, many door prizes and great grand prizes. For more info, contact John Baker at (760) 949-2186 or visit gwrraca1v.org.

OCTOBER 23, 2011. CA-1Z’s 15 Annual “8 Ball Poker Run and Ride”. Staring at Cycle Gear in Temecula, registration and coffee and donuts to tide you over for a beautiful 60-minute ride over the Santa Rosa Plateau, hills and valleys and on to our final destination—Rainbow Oaks Cafe and Park. Bring your own blanket. Grand prizes, raffles, food (included), games, 50/25/25 drawings and silent auction. For more info, contact John Boman at (951) 440-0657 or jdboman@yahoo.com.

NOVEMBER 5, 2011. CA1-N’s “24th Annual Toys For Tots Motorcycle Benefit Ride” in support of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program. Participants will receive refreshments at the starting line and a free lunch provided by Casino Pauma upon completion of the ride. There will be Grand Prizes, door prizes, 50/25/25 drawings, and precision riding demonstration from the Gold Angel Motorcycle Drill Team. Pre-registrants will be entered into a separate drawing for a set of tires donated by JBJ Cycle. Registration is $10/pp and an unwrapped gift to be donated to Toys for Tots. The police escorted ride starts at the Oceanside Harbor, parking lot #1 at 11:30 a.m.; registration open 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. For more information, contact our CDs Len and Carolyn Foley at (760) 476-9450 or Event Coordinators Karen Parent at (760) 729-7406 or Gary Andrews at (760) 741-8230 or visit our website at http://gwrra-ca1n.net/ NOVEMBER 12, 2011. AZ-R is holding its annual Chili Fest. Time is from 11 a.m. until the fun is over. Place is Hanks Lodge at Lake Pleasant, North of Phoenix, AZ. Lots of Chili, a Poker Walk, White Elephant gift exchange. Cost is $8/pp plus that one-of-a-kind item in your storage you have been wondering what to do with. If you are going to be in the Phoenix area or passing by and want something fun to do, contact me by email at chapterr@cox.net and I will send you directions and a flyer to the event. You can also call Steve Penrose at (623) 581-8472 for more info.

NOVEMBER 12, 2011. FL2-A, FL2-R & FL2-E’s MultiChapter Lunch Saluting Veterans at John Stretch Park on Hwy. 27 south of Clewiston, FL. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Delicious lunch, games and prizes, Grand Prizes, door prizes and more! The number one rule in the Florida District is “Have FUN!” Come join us.

For more info, contact Bill Smith at wcsmith161@gmail.com. ●

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NH-A NH-E NH-F NH-G NH-K

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ELY LAS VEGAS FALLON RENO ELKO

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ASHBURNHAM

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NEW HAMPSHIRE THIBAUDEAU, P

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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

701-261-0640 701-852-5649

D/D SC-A SC-B SC-C SC-D SC-E 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

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

330-802-2429 419-387-7459 740-896-3073 419-946-9509 937-465-6886 614-875-7326 419-843-8277 440-944-4491 937-246-3221 513-894-3010 937-423-1200 440-453-4453 740-654-7156 440-232-5106

RAIFORD, E VANDERHOOF, R CAMPBELL, R* STOCKTON, R* EBRIGHT, D SCHAUSS, A HOLLINGSWORTH, P BORLAND, D JONES, R LIME, J SANDERS, R LANGAN, J DAY, R MARCINKO, R BLACK, J HUFFMAN JR, B* BEST, S DELISLE, P SCHATZBERG, L GEHRLICH, D LEITCH, D CARPENTER, D STRAKA, T* HUDSON, C BECKER, T MEESE, J* YAPLE, P SLONAKER, D TBA, DUFUR, K COLLINS, D*

216-663-5062 740-532-5338 330-262-3093 330-637-5191 937-427-8832 440-839-2194 812-539-4279 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 419-448-1681 330-807-2774 937-848-8749 937-693-8983 614-539-1477 419-929-8385 740-266-6321 419-492-2126 419-838-7101 740-385-3499 513-988-0880 740-397-8467 440-286-6405 614-923-9649

OKLAHOMA GRAY, B LEACH, J HACKL, K MILLER, D SULLIVAN, P PUNNEO, L ASHPOLE, E CLOUSE, T MCFADDEN, M HUGGARD, L HARRISON, T TBA, POWELL, R IRONS, J

918-231-9371 405-250-7396 918-272-1076 918-335-2450 918-429-3274 405-348-7741 580-762-8918 580-704-0329 918-869-6240 405-755-8126 918-231-6740 405-245-6397 405-747-4618

OREGON HUFFMAN, T CHOATE, B BRIDGE, M ROMMEL, S KLOPFENSTEIN, D

503-648-0343 503-932-0206 541-449-1451 503-853-6083 503-394-2841

PENNSYLVANIA WASLUCK, T CHEESMAN, R GREATHOUSE, L NISWANDER, B AMMERMAN, H DIBARTOLOMEO, R WALKER, D ARNEMANN, D VAN ART, G CONNER, T MARTIN, J KECK, J DAUBERMAN JR, R STEIGER, J WICK, G MILLER, M CARLSON, J BUCHANAN, M RUPERT, R RIEK, R BRILLHART, D STONE, C RODGERS, R

570-474-1014 610-358-2624 717-626-7435 717-369-3570 412-795-6685 412-877-1035 814-231-0660 814-474-9118 570-759-9304 814-938-5958 717-241-2674 610-838-6481 570-374-1511 814-724-6389 724-763-1775 412-563-4920 814-757-4372 570-364-5137 814-669-4793 814-255-3147 717-266-4829 814-652-6554 570-587-2531

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

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

SOUTH CAROLINA

701-840-0807

OHIO WILLIAMS, R MONDAY, M AYERS, J STEINHILBER, L* MCQUEEN, D BAYES, F FORTMAN, J TBA, BERNSTEIN, T DENMAN, K* TEAL, S ROGERS, L GOODRICH, L CARPENTER, G KENDRICK, W

OH-H2 OH-H3 OH-I OH-I2 OH-J OH-K2 OH-L 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-Y2 OH-Z OH-Z2

COLEMAN, C CRANE, J STODA, F BYTHEWOOD, R SUTTON JR, J MCILROY, T DENT, E WILSON, J WOOD, J FRIHI, C WEST, D BAILEY, J TBA, TBA, STEWART, D TBA, GORDON, W SUTHERLAND, J TBA, WILSON JR, J MACGREGOR, F

864-423-5999 864-225-2554 843-326-7480 843-525-1640 803-605-7572 864-770-5468 864-269-0100 843-478-4474 803-684-9649 864-638-5013 843-650-1979 864-591-4260

704-614-2374 803-939-4862 803-266-5189 864-445-3063 864-469-0349

91

SC-U SC-V

SENECA SUMTER

MARCENGILL, C NICHOLS, D

SOUTH DAKOTA D/D SD-A SD-L

PLAINVIEW SIOUX FALLS SIOUX FALLS

BROZEK, L DECOSSE, E GRUSSING, M

D/D TN-A TN-A2 TN-B TN-C TN-C2 TN-D TN-D2 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 DYERSBURG MORRISTOWN TULLAHOMA KODAK FRANKLIN DICKSON LEBANON LENOIR CITY JACKSON CLEVELAND SPRINGFIELD CLARKSVILLE FAYETTEVILLE PORTLAND KNOXVILLE COOKEVILLE CHATTANOOGA MEMPHIS MURFREESBORO COLUMBIA

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-V TX-V2 TX-W TX-W2 TX-X2 TX-Y TX-Y2 TX-Z TX-Z2

EULESS MEW, F AMARILLO LATTA, R EL PASO BRUCKER, J GARLAND/ROCKWALL LYONS, K BAYTOWN LOCKLER, P CONROE CZERWINSKI, P WICHITA FALLS BROWN, L TOMBALL BELINOSKI, S FARMERSVILLE ELLIOTT, T SAN ANTONIO MACMASTER, B MARSHALL WAXLER, H BEAUMONT TBA, LA GRANGE COOPER, R KERRVILLE DEMUTH, E ANGLETON MAYO, A NACOGDOCHES WAGNER, C ARLINGTON WALKER, J SPRING GRESAK, S HUMBLE SELIGMAN, S AUSTIN SPRAGUE, T BROWNWOOD DIETLY, R GRANBURY WHEATLEY, G DALLAS/FORTWORTH ALLEN, M LEAGUE CITY DICKSON, R KILLEEN WOODUL, J SAN ANTONIO THOMPSON, D RIO GRANDE VALLEY MACOMB, C VICTORIA SCHRADE, G KATY WILKENING, S WAXAHACHIE AVON, W HOUSTON MASSEY, K ODESSA BRITO, R TYLER BRYAN, T DEER PARK JOHNSTONE, G MCKINNEY MAIER, R

402-582-4726 605-582-3575 507-478-4109

TENNESSEE ZAHN, K* WHEELER, J DUNN, D PECK, T* PENDLETON, R TBA, BOWDEN, D TBA, BAKER, G WHITTINGTON, A HODGE, B JORDAN, D SENSING, W SMITH, A ASHCRAFT, R DOUGLAS, T BEARDEN, R WARFIELD, G PETERSON, D POOLE, J ENGLAND, R CATLETT, G JANES, R MCGILL, D* HUTSON, R THOMAS JR, M JOHNS, M

865-774-7740 615-943-4327 865-323-9481 423-907-9712 423-245-8484 615-804-0012 423-231-7948 931-454-0884 865-397-6193 931-270-8082 615-446-1942 615-364-4197 865-376-6403 731-787-6886 423-478-2575 615-384-1872 931-302-5283 931-438-1437 615-347-5035 865-922-9366 931-403-5551 423-313-2457 901-382-2562 615-895-3313 931-223-8155

TEXAS 817-707-3568 806-353-3722 915-598-0464 214-934-9898 281-422-9473 936-448-6520 940-696-3241 281-469-5755 972-734-3945 210-520-3061 903-930-3434 979-773-4077 830-997-5009 979-849-3147 936-212-1754 817-361-8121 281-386-7800 713-305-0225 858-755-6071 325-692-6298 713-859-6589 817-281-2062 281-380-7031 254-634-4658 210-260-8626 956-572-3451 361-578-4722 281-574-6830 214-733-2942 281-858-0709 432-614-1920 903-876-5511 281-864-5368 972-369-1402

UTAH D/D UT-H UT-M

WEST JORDAN LAYTON WEST JORDAN

QUICK, B DOOLEY, R DEAN, C

801-652-9629 253-459-5037 801-553-8546

VERMONT D/D VT-A VT-K

ASHBURNHAM THIBAUDEAU, P RUTLAND ALLEN, D SOUTH BURLINGTON BENNER SR, P

WASHINGTON

864-972-3494 803-499-4466

978-827-6091 802-885-9414 802-355-0245

D/D WA-A WA-B WA-C WA-D WA-E WA-H WA-I WA-L WA-M WA-N WA-O WA-P WA-Q WA-R WA-V WA-X WA-Y WA-Z

BOTHELL SEATTLE BREMERTON EVERETT ABERDEEN BELLEVUE BELLINGHAM OLYMPIA KENNEWICK YAKIMA SPOKANE PORT ORCHARD LONGVIEW PUYALLUP WALLA WALLA AUBURN VANCOUVER ENUMCLAW CENTRALIA

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

POCA HEDGESVILLE CLARKSBURG HUNTINGTON WHEELING SUMMERSVILLE CHARLESTON MORGANTOWN 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-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 WAUSAU MENOMONIE APPLETON CHIPPEWA FALLS

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

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

425-489-9786 425-572-0617 360-551-2236 425-788-1734 360-249-3463 360-794-0805 360-733-3123 360-264-5464 509-492-0100 509-453-6951 509-292-0314 360-876-6737 360-636-0519 253-845-7177 509-525-1304 253-770-3866 360-254-2343 253-862-0220 360-888-0546

WEST VIRGINIA MOWRER, J* RAMSEY-JONES, R CORK, W FRAME III, J SHAFER, T MORGAN, K SHIVLEY, J ROWAN, G MCMULLEN, P GREGOIRE, W

304-755-9603 301-667-0121 304-782-3996 304-523-2868 304-394-5069 304-254-9110 304-984-0503 304-278-9721 304-483-5775 304-642-4718

WISCONSIN HULTINE, M* PUCKETT, K* HEMPE, J* RICE, D* TESCHKE, R ZGORZELSKI, E GORECKI, R BLACK, G FRIES, R* WOLF, T SWEENEY JR, J KACZMAREK, W JACKSON, F LANG, W TEPE, W WALK, D VAN BEEK, R JOHNSTED, A*

920-261-7101 815-389-2115 920-979-5967 608-254-8209 920-485-3221 262-694-9045 414-761-1779 608-873-5018 608-732-7299 920-467-8187 715-424-2897 920-469-0930 262-650-1440 608-385-3965 715-845-2420 715-632-2269 920-759-2112 715-833-3992

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

CHEYENNE GILLETTE CHEYENNE ROCK SPRINGS CASPER SHERIDAN

HILL, D MAURER, D LYSNE, J VANDERSLOOT, R FOSTER, C ABEL, S

307-635-5227 307-686-6405 307-634-9176 307-362-9206 307-472-0069 307-672-0065

NEW MINAS TRURO

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

ARDROSSAN CALGARY EDMONTON INNISFAIL BARRHEAD LETHBRIDGE

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

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

D/D ON-A ON-B ON-E ON-F ON-G ON-H ON-K ON-M ON-N ON-O ON-Q ON-S ON-T ON-W ON-Y

FREELTON CHATHAM OTTAWA KITCHENER ORLEANS NIAGARA REGION SAULT STE MARIE KINGSTON HAMILTON/HALTON NORTH BAY OWEN SOUND QUINTE LONDON TIMMINS WINDSOR MISSISSAUGA

D/D MB-A

HOLLAND WINNIPEG

HOFMAN, R ZILKOWSKY, B

780-922-2670 403-256-0912 780-349-1093 403-886-5493 780-349-6081 403-758-6427

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

SHEDIAC MONCTON PENNFIELD

SIROIS, J ST ONGE, L JARVIS, M

CHARLOTTETOWN MISCOUCHE

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

VAUDREUIL-DORION ST HUBERT DRUMMONDVILLE SHAWINIGAN VAUDREUIL/DORION

PARADISE SAINT JOHN’S CLARENVILLE

NEWMAN, W WALL, L OSMOND, C

D/D SK-D

REGINA SASKATOON

D/D YT-A

WHITEHORSE WHITEHORSE

D/D DK-A DK-B

VIBY J ATTERUP JYLLAND

LONDONDERRY HALIFAX

TUCKER, A WHITELEY, P

PINEAU, S MACAUSLAND, M

902-676-2782 902-436-8592

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 SERVISS, J TBA,

306-586-1000

YUKON TERRITORY WHITTAKER, L WHITTAKER, L

867-633-5122 867-633-5122

DENMARK WINTHER, P TBA, OLSEN, C

45-4057-1050 45-2579 5948

ENGLAND D/D EN-A

NORTHFLEET WORTHING

D/D

SAULHEIM

D/D IS-A

KEFLAVIK KEFLAVIK

DONOGHUE, P TBA,

IR-A

JAKARTA

ISR-A ISR-B

HAIFA HAIFA

NZ-A

CHRISTCHURCH

NO-A NO-C

HAUGESUND TRONDHEIM

D/D

ANCON

44-1474-361-748

902-662-2276 902-829-3889

PETRI, J

+49 6732 7669

ICELAND GILBERT, H EIRIKSSON, O

354-893-3793 354-899-8007

INDONESIA HAINIM, J

62-21-726-2502

ISRAEL SLOR, Z DAR, I

972-52-4809020 972-4-843-9596

NEW ZEALAND STOREY, P

64-7-828-6909

NORWAY

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

NOVA SCOTIA D/D NS-A

905-659-4424 519-676-6556 613-552-2277 519-448-9956 6136732341 905-732-1707 705-248-3332 613-384-3610 905-845-2631 705-474-3255 519-371-0498 613-399-2066 519-631-3272 705-268-4968 519-735-9658 905-828-1804

QUEBEC

506-532-6483 506-383-8653 506-832-4039

NEWFOUNDLAND D/D NL-A NL-T

CORNER, D CLARIDGE, G KOLODIJ, R ROZANDER, L SEGUIN, F GOTT, W HAY, D SMITH, J SCARROW, D MALETTE, R FERGUSON, D HICKS, D ELLIOTT, R LASCELLE, N MAILLOUX, J DILLMAN, J

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND D/D PE-A

204-526-2553 204-895-1512

NEW BRUNSWICK D/D NB-A NB-S

902-365-5437 902-893-2360

ONTARIO

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

TWEEDY, R ATKINSON, B

GERMANY

ALBERTA

MANITOBA 804-266-7280 703-378-3873 757-426-6110 757-898-0735 804-748-9025 540-891-0574 571-934-7067 276-628-6047 703-361-3373 804-792-0816 540-890-2890 757-619-4260 757-872-0690 434-973-5613 540-377-6282 804-222-3119 540-890-4899 804-520-2164 540-293-4982 703-729-0829

NS-K NS-T

CANADA

VIRGINIA 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-O VA-P VA-R VA-U VA-V VA-W VA-X VA-Y

SPENCER, B GRUBBS, S DUTTON, J WELLS, D GRANAHAN, E SMITH, J REID, H ABITZ, R PIPER, A HERNANDEZ, P CHROMY, D SMITH, K PORTER, C KALLES, D CORN, J ALEXANDER, G HALL, D MCKENZIE, R VALENTINE, J

FRIESTAD, T OFSTAD, T

47-5-283-1025 47-9-209-3728

PANAMA SANCHEZ, A

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

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

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

M E M O R I A M

Eugene Baggett GWRRA #193552 Lexington, AL

Earl Crowell GWRRA #069764 Colbert, GA

Denny Galkowski GWRRA #321023 Winfield, MO

Werner Maeder GWRRA #098825 New Hartford, NY

Alfred Smith GWRRA #052989 Phoenix, AZ

John Telford GWRRA #027265 Ladysmith, BC - Canada

Carlos Cerna GWRRA #166392 Pensacola, FL

Jerry Edwards GWRRA #067411 Ammon, ID

Charles Harvey GWRRA #133253 Miami, FL

Donn Pierce GWRRA #267573 Claypool, IN

Donald Snyder GWRRA #125711 Milwaukie, OR

Robert Walters GWRRA #132073 Myersville, MD

Robert Chandler GWRRA #262563 Apache Junction, AZ

David Fitzgerald GWRRA #313120 Colorado Springs, CO

Bill Kain Jr GWRRA #006340 Memphis, MI

Jay Shumaker GWRRA #204391 Chenoa, IL

Thomas Stajduhar GWRRA #122827 Erwin, PA

Paula Walton GWRRA #072665-01 Peoria, IL

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September 2011

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Outside: 100% pes mesh and 300D oxford.

Inside: 100% pes 11:1 mesh.

Inner Jacket: 100% pes 210T PVC coating.

C.E. protected.

This summer jacket combines breathable high flow poly/mesh ventilated core with C.E. rated protectors in shoulders and elbows.

Comes with removable 100% waterproof liner for those rainy days.

Sizes available: Medium — 4X

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Custom Riding Jacket NOW ONLY $15.00 GWRRA 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.

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

$105.00

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

(shipping included) SMALL - 3102000

EZ Air Gauge From G.H. Meiser & Company, a combination air pressure gauge and inflator. Works with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor, as a stand-alone gauge or with service station air hoses. Permits viewing pressure while inflating. Bleed valve permits fine pressure adjustment. Brass fittings ensure a tight seal and long service life.

4011001 $19.95

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

GWRRA White T-Shirt

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

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TRI-FOLD FULL GRAIN WALLET

#4101006

Small Medium Large XL 2XL 3XL 4XL

$11.00

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.

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LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT 3106000 - Small 3106001 - Medium 3106002 - Large 3106003 - XL 3106004 - 2XL

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

$20.00

100% COTTON PRE-SHRUNK!

#3111000 #3111001 #3111002 #3111003 #3111004 #3111005 #3111006

......$13.95 ......$13.95 ......$13.95 ......$13.95 ......$14.95 ......$15.95 ......$16.95

BLACK/RED HAT WITH WHITE FLAMES GWRRA ON FRONT, EST. 1977 ON BACK VELCRO STRAP ON BACK TO ADJUST SIZE

Black long sleeve shirt with cuffed sleeves.

#4110000

$20.00

I SURVIVED THE GWRRA OFFICE TOUR T-SHIRT 4101004

SHOW OFF YOUR GWRRA PRIDE WHILE YOU RIDE!

100% COTTON, PRE-SHRUNK!

4101003 - GWRRA $6.00 4101005 - AUTOMOTIVE $10.00

LICENSE PLATE FRAME

3104000 - LG

3104001 - XL $15.00 $15.00 3104002 - 2XL $15.00

$5.00 SILVER ETCHED GWRRA LOGO

MONEY CLIP

Griffin Patch Red

This Month’s GWRRA “Exclusive” Member Specials are Found on Page 82!

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

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

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READERS’ RIDES

Do you have a good, clear photograph of your pride and joy? This section of Wing World is designed to show off as many b then tell a little about what is special about your bike. Send your description and photos to: Wing World Editorial Department,

2007 GL1800 This is a photo of my wife, April, and me (William Kumley, GWRRA #332152, of Virginia Beach, Virginia) that we took last year at Bald River Falls in Tennessee, just off the Cherohala Skyway. After returning from a sixmonth deployment with the Navy, we set out to the Tampa, Florida area then up to Robbinsville, North Carolina, where we stayed for a few days before returning to Florida then back to Virginia. All in all, we completed about 3,000 miles total and had a blast. The Wing (a 2007 with comfort/navigation/and ABS) is my second bike, and I wouldn't trade it for anything!

My first was a 2004 Aero 750 that is hers now and has a Motor Trike kit added.

1984 GL1200A I am Charles Murray (GWRRA #340960, of Pinellas Park, Florida), a new Member of FL1-K2 in St. Pete, Florida, and here is a photo of my 1984 Aspencade that I have owned for almost a year.

It has been repainted Chrome Yellow. This photo shows the trophy the bike won at a local motorcycle show sponsored by a Harley-Davidson dealer; it was awarded “First in Class” and competed mostly against Harleys! I am glad to belong to such a great organization as GWRRA.

2007 GL1800 Here’s a photo of my (Wesley Hanson, GWRRA #308321, of Grain Valley, Missouri) wife and 2007 Gold Wing in front of the caboose/hotel room that we spent the night in on our trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The roads and scenery in Eureka are just breathtaking! My Gold Wing, bought new, was my long-awaited graduation present from college.

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1984 GL1200 This is my (Mike Patchen, GWRRA #294782, of Binghamton, New York) first Gold Wing. I bought it in 2007, and I have loved it ever since—especially on long trips like from my home in New York to Laconia, New Hampshire for Bike Week in June.

This photo was taken near the lake that’s in Wilmington, Vermont. I am very glad I bought this bike, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything else!

2003 GL1800 This is a photo of our (Robert and Melanie Variell, GWRRA #288479, of Jackson, Michigan) 2003 black Wing. It’s been providing us with wonderful adventures and has won trophies in local, District and Region Bike Shows. Since we both are approaching our 70s, the comfort this bike offers still allows us to enjoy our many rides. I’ve been riding motorcycles for 53 years, and my lovely wife has been a part of the experience for 32 years. I have never owned a better riding or performing motorcycle; it pulls a matching trailer with great ease and allows us to travel with all our touring needs. Our local Chapter, MI-J “Cascade Wings”, has brought us many enduring friends and great times.

GL1800/Tow-Pac Thanks to Tow-Pac, their great service and great product, we (Joe and Alice Cox, GWRRA #331272, of Glasgow, Kentucky) added this trike kit, which enabled us to ride with confidence. My wife and I are 65 and will enjoy riding even more now, regardless of my bad knees. We took this picture in the Smokies in mid-October; it was beautiful there. We’d just like to say, “Enjoy life, and keep the wheels down.”

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A Tale of Two Brothers

By Joe Kelderhouse, GWRRA #317745, of Brick, New Jersey My brother and I have a very tight relationship, it never use to be like that. In fact, we didn’t even speak for a long time.

As kids we grew up in different houses, and the two of us are completely different.

But one thing we have in common is a love for riding motorcycles.

In fact we made a pack—every year we’d take a vacation together, just us on the bikes.

One year, his choice; the next year, mine.

In 2008, it was my choice and I decided we’d go to the Harley-Davidson 105th Birthday bash in Milwaukee…oh, did I mention my brother rides a Gold Wing?

My brother planned to leave his home in Florida, and we’d meet in Illinois. Afterward, we’d to ride together to Milwaukee.

When we got there, everyone was shocked with my brother’s Gold Wing. But once they heard he’d ridden from Florida—two days in a hurricane—he quickly got everyone’s respect.

After we left Wisconsin, we decided to stop to see our niece in Toledo, Ohio…her Mom had recently passed away. The next day, my brother headed back south and I headed back to NJ. In 2009, we headed to a ride for 9/11. Then, last year, it was my choice again and we rode to Sturgis, South Dakota. That’s a trip I’d wanted to take my whole life, and we took it together.

I look forward to these trips with my brother. We didn’t get to grow up together, and now these trips mean a lot to me. All we have for immediate family is each other; its’ another reason why they’re so special.

My brother is a great guy who has a great family, and I’m very proud of him. Recently, I had a stroke. Now I’ve been given a second chance at life, and I’m going to take full advantage of it.

One of the ways I’m going to do that is to continue taking rides with my brother. We meet great people along the way (because you really do meet the nicest people on a Honda).

I should know, because now I ride one, too!

Still riding every year together… the author, Joe Kelderhouse (left) with his Silver 2008 GL1800 and his brother, Gene Brandow (GWRRA #320298, of Panama City, Florida), with his 2008 Burgundy GL1800.

Joe notes that, “My Wing was bought after I’d written this piece. Before, I’d always been an H-D guy but now I’m both!”

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