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THE ROAD TO HANA

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THE HISTORY OF WING DING

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Your questions, answered.

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The inner workings of your Gold Wing.

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The Hairy Leg Ride.

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Product Review

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Restoring an old Wing with Traxxion.

Trust Your Gut

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Sometimes you need to go with your instinct.

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Why training is important.

Winter maintenance and your motorcycle.

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from the publisher

Ignition photography by: Carl Schultz

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hey say that the only constant thing in life is change, and time after time, that phrase seems to hold true. All of us may handle it a little differently, but at the end of the day we all have something in common with the phrase: everyone has to find a way to adapt to change.

I’ve been with GWRRA for 15 years now, and I’ve realized that we are no exception to this rule. In the same way that the Gold Wing has evolved — from the sleek and simple GL1000 in 1975 to the sophisticated 2013 GL1800 — we too must move with the ebb and flow of the industry. And in no place is this more evident than in our volunteer leadership positions.

“We’ve been fortunate over the years in that many amazing people have held the Director title. Each of them has contributed in their own way, carving their own mark on the group as a whole, improving on things as we continue on. ” One of those critical positions is the Director of GWRRA, a role that is essential to the stability, growth and expansion of the Association. It’s there to ensure that the Members in GWRRA are being properly taken care of at all levels, and as you can

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imagine, it requires quite a bit of dedication to the job and the Association to do properly. We’ve been fortunate over the years in that many amazing people have held the Director title. Each of them has contributed in their own way, carving their own mark on the group as a whole, improving on things as we continue on.

That’s why it’s difficult when a change in the Director role takes place, because these are tough shoes to fill. And that’s why it’s with a heavy heart that we must say goodbye to Jere Goodman as the Director of GWRRA. He’s served with an amazing enthusiasm, tremendous commitment and has seen success over his time in office, and we’re all better Members for his contribution. Jere’s last day as Director is September 1, 2013.

But with this change comes exciting news. We’re happy to announce the new Directors of GWRRA, Ray and Sandy Garris.

I’ll let Ray fill you in on all their news on the next page, but we’re looking forward to what they can bring to the Association and to everyone as a whole.

This is an exciting time for GWRRA, with a lot of good moves in the works. Here’s to the future.

Abel Gallardo

President President@gwrra.org

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hat a thrill it is to accept our new position as Director of GWRRA. Sandi and I have had quite a journey over the years with GWRRA, and this appointment is truly the icing on the cake.

Our family includes two grown children and six grandchildren, however, our GWRRA family is much, much bigger, and includes many friends in our hometown of Phoenix and extends worldwide.

We are so excited to expand our family and network, and plan to continue to have fun and meet as many of you as we can.

GWRRA provides a place where we can grow and feel valued, and we would like everyone to become involved and participate in the banquet of opportunities available. But to stay strong and keep growing, we’ll need your help and talent. We sincerely look forward to meeting each and every person who is interested in having lots of fun, whether it is on two, three or even four wheels.

We’ve had so many amazing opportunities in GWRRA over the years, and we would like to tell you a little about them.

CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING: Sandi and I were Instructors and Trainers for the American Red Cross and American Heart Association, and we became “Chapter Emergency Training Coordinators”

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in our first Chapter in 1988. We trained the entire Chapter including six instructors and also conducted numerous community classes. In 1989, we staged the first CPR training at Wing Ding.

During the next six years, we trained over 2,300 members. We have served as Medic Instructor-Trainers and Medic District Coordinators for Arizona.

COUPLE OF THE YEAR: We were honored to move through the Couple of the Year Program as Chapter, District and Region Couple. Then we were delighted to be selected as the 1992-1993 National Couple of the Year. This gave us the opportunity to represent and grow our beloved GWRRA family all over the country.

RIDER EDUCATION: We have served as Chapter and District Educators, and proudly wear Life Grand Master #18 and #176 patches. We promote Rider Education at every available opportunity, and because it is so important to ensure our travels are as safe as possible, we wear All The Gear All The Time. We are grateful that we have ridden 475,000 Safe miles during our tenure in GWRRA, and we especially remember 55,000 of those miles accompanied by our favorite passenger — our beloved, long-coat Chihuahua, Mufassa.

director’s let ter OPERATIONS: We’ve raised our hands many times over the years, volunteering to serve our Members in various Chapter and District positions. This provided us with the experience and understanding of the responsibilities and tasks involved in leading the organization. We continued to expand our roles and served as Arizona District Directors and Region F Directors.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING: We have always looked for ways to expand our horizons in GWRRA, and are currently the Region F Trainers as well as Assistant International Directors Of Officer Training And Development. Sandi and I have progressed through the University Training Program as senior and master trainers. If you have participated in any of the online OCP training modules, you may already be familiar with my voice, as I was the narrator.

Our role in Leadership Training has allowed us to make many more friends and grow our family even more. We have provided training to Members interested in increasing their knowledge of GWRRA and perhaps becoming future leaders in the organization.

WING DING: We love Wing Ding and have attended 24 of our “family reunions.” Talk about a way to meet new people and make new friends! We have had so many fun opportunities at Wing Ding as we raised our hands over and over as volunteers.

We served as both the Talent Show producer and Master of Ceremonies, and then I was invited to be the voice of INB Radio/TV. It was great fun conducting on-air interviews with

both Members and vendors as they were streamed live over the Internet. We still enjoy producing and conducting the Wing Ding Krazy Hat and Mascot Contests.

BUCKET LIST OPPORTUNITY: My biggest bucket list wish was to ride with a drill team and perform at Wing Ding. In 2010, with Sandi’s blessing and after hours and hours of training and practice and lots of help from many team members, I was invited to join the Arizona Precision Motorcycle Drill Team. I proudly performed with them at Wing Ding in Des Moines, Iowa, that same year.

I presently serve the Team as their second lieutenant.

Now the journey continues as Director of GWRRA, providing yet another chance to give back our heartfelt thanks for all of the incredible expanded family and the opportunities and multitudes of memories. Many years ago we joined GWRRA because of the bike, and we have stayed because of you and all of the people we have met along the way.

We are here to help you in any way we can and look forward to meeting anyone interested in having fun in GWRRA and sharing our passion for what we consider to be the best organization around. Come and join us, we can hardly wait to meet you, no matter if you ride two, three or four wheels.

See you soon!

Ray & Sandi Garris

director@gwrra.org 602-404-6875

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from the editor

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wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for a motorcycle.

My father grew up in Montréal, Quebec, Canada, the son of a WWI vet and a caring mother. He was barely out of high school when my grandfather passed, and with my aunt off in America with her new family, my father was left to take care of my grandmother, which he did for several years. There wasn’t much money to go around, so while he worked at various odd jobs, he drove a motorcycle because it was affordable and easy to maintain. It started with a Bridgestone 90, and then he bought a mid-1960s Honda 500.

Things were tough for my dad back then. He was trying to support his mother as well as push his way through college to earn his engineering degree. When his Bridgestone stopped

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working during a cold Canadian winter, he had no place to fix it. So his mother, being the nice person that she was, let him fix it in their living room. The fact that she lived in an apartment on the fourth floor wasn’t that important.

To support the family, my dad worked as a refrigeration technician, driving around town and fixing things designed to get cold — an ironic profession in a city as frigid as Montréal — and riding his Honda on a regular basis. On one of these runs, he found himself at a bakery in a Montréal suburb, where he would meet a woman with long brown hair who was a particularly skilled cook. After fixing the shop’s ice cream machine, he asked out the young lady, and the two went out on a date on his Honda 500.

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I’m sure you can guess how the story goes from here. The two of them date, she asks him when he’s going to pop the question, they get married and after extensive planning and preparation, a kid pops out who eventually becomes the editor of a Honda Gold Wing enthusiast motorcycle magazine. And that brings us to today.

But enough about my folks, you might want to know who this guy is who’s taking over the reigns on your favorite publication, and that’s understandable. My name is Kevin Whipps, and I’ve been working in publishing for quite a long time now, mostly in the automotive field. I started off by building custom cars and trucks, and along the way that led me down the path of writing and photography. Soon I was the copy editor for a national regional magazine (no really, that exists), and then later, the editor in chief of two different publications. About a year ago, I started writing the touring features in Wing World, including the Bucket List articles. I’ve done a lot of stuff is what I’m getting at here.

My job here at Wing World is pretty simple: make it better.

What I’ve realized is that there’s a great base to build from — 30+ years of history make this an amazing place to be. And in talking to many of you while I was at Wing Ding 35 this past year, I learned what you like and don’t like about the magazine today. My goal is to give you more things to love and more reasons to read the book cover to cover.

In doing that, you’ll likely notice a few changes around here.

We’ve tweaked the design to reflect the GWRRA community a bit better, added some features and took a few away. This is a process in the middle of its evolution, so more change is to come. That means if you have any suggestions or ideas that you’d like to see in the book, please feel free to send them my way. Who knows, you just might see them in a future issue.

I truly feel like I’m the luckiest guy in the world right now. I get to work on a great publication with a fantastic community of Members, and it doesn’t get much better than that.

This is going to be fun.

Kevin Whipps

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A little help from my friends When they needed help, good people stepped up to the plate — These are their stories

SPARKED UP JOE AND FRANCES MCCARRICK DECATUR, ALA. On July 10, 2013, three couples left Decatur, Ala. for a trip up the Blue Ridge Parkway. We drive a 2003 Gold Wing trike with a taga-long trailer. We had been planning this trip for quite some time, but the week before we were to leave, my trike began giving me problems. I would be driving along and the engine would die, but would start back up and then go on. I had our mechanic check it out and was advised that the fuel pump was the problem.

We had this replaced, causing a two-day delay in our trip. The first day of our trip we finally made it to Rome, Ga., and soon thereafter the trike began dying again, even with the new fuel pump. We tried to get it checked there, but I was told they could not check it because we did not have a kickstand or center stand.

We left and started on to the Parkway. We made it up the road about 10-12 miles outside of Chatsworth, Ga. and it died again.

This time it did not start and we thought something was burning, so we stopped on the side of the road.

Luckily, we had our GWRRA Gold Book. We looked up Chatsworth, Ga., and found Mr. James Adams. We called him and he said he would come and get us with his truck and trailer. In about 30 minutes, he was there and we had the trike loaded. He took

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us about 20 miles to Dalton, Ga. to the Honda Dealership there (Kirk’s Cycle). Mr. Adams was very kind and we really appreciate everything that he did for us.

The dealership was closed when we got there. We left the trike outside, chained up, and Roger and Theresa Groves and Vaughan and Shirley Harwell left us there so we could find a Motel for the night. We had to stay there until they came back and got us. Again, luck was with us; they found lodging for the night and returned to get us and our trailer and we beat the storms to the motel.

The next morning, we were at Kirk’s Cycle when they opened. Tammy Kirk, the owner, immediately had her mechanics (Noah & Robert) look at our trike. They checked the fuel pump which was leaking because the o-ring for the fuel pump was not installed correctly. They fixed this and continued to give the trike a thorough check up. Thank goodness they found the problem — and it wasn’t the fuel pump. The problem was that the kickstand switch had not been removed and it was sparking. That caused the engine to die. They fixed this problem and we were on our way in a couple of hours. We then continued our trip and had a wonderful time in the rain and clouds.

We are very grateful to Tammy Kirk and her men for the courteous and professional way that they handled our problem. Thank you.

ON OUR WAY TO WING DING 35 KEN HACKL #168231 On June 26th, my wife Dianne, myself and our good friends and fellow Chapter Members Kenney and Sherry Graham left Tulsa for a 16-day trip to Wing Ding in Greenville, S.C. that would ultimately take us across Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and touching on the state of Virginia. We traveled approximately 3500 miles of back roads, mountains and neverending curves round trip.

But as much as we enjoyed the ride, something happened that not only made our journey special, but basically saved our trip.

While traveling in Kentucky on the fifth day, we stopped in Nicholasville to gas up and check our maps. I asked Dianne to get our map out of the trunk, which required removing several items to get to wingworldmag.com

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the bottom where the map case had secreted itself. Those items were placed on top of the cooler mounted on the tongue of the trailer. Once we determined which way we were going, we reached back, closed the trunk and took off. We were headed for Richmond, Ky. for the night, which required crossing the Kentucky River by ferry, and looking forward to relaxing over dinner and possibly a swim.

I had noticed while unloading at the motel that my favorite ball cap was not in the trunk and assumed I had left it at the last place we had stopped. As we were getting ready for dinner my cell phone began to ring. The call was coming from my wife’s cell phone — wait. What?

The caller was Johnny Adams, a Nicholasville fireman. He told me that they had passed us in their fire truck as we made the turn onto Hwy 169, just two blocks from the service station, and had seen Dianne’s purse come off the bike. They had blown their horn, but we didn’t respond. The scary part of this story is that before they could turn around and pick up the purse, a passing motorist had scooped it up and turned down a side street.

They followed the driver for a couple of blocks blowing their horn, but he ignored them. They decided to take a positive approach and hit their lights and siren and pulled him over. In spite of his protest that he was looking for a police officer to turn the purse over to, they didn’t really believe that was his intention.

After taking possession of the purse they took it back to the fire station and looked for identification. When they discovered her phone they went straight to the ICE (In Case of Emergency) phone numbers and started making calls — not just to my phone, but to everyone on her emergency list.

During our phone conversation I asked if they had seen my hat come off the trailer as well. They said no, but that they did see a ball cap further down the road, they just didn’t connect it with the purse.

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We received the call at approximately 6:30pm. It was about 25 miles back to Nicholasville requiring two ferry crossings. It was going to be close.

Kenney volunteered to ride back with me, so we unhooked the trailers and took off. Our problem was that the ferry, the oldest continuing business in the United States, shut down at 8pm. As we crossed, I asked the ferry operator if they did indeed operate until 8pm. His answer was clear: “They rarely shut down early, but they never, ever, shut down late.” If we didn’t make it back in time to catch the ferry on our way back, we would have to go north to Lexington and take the super slab to Richmond, adding an extra hour or more to our return.

The race was on.

When we arrived at the fire station, we were met by three of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. Johnny Adams, Jerry Stephens and Bruce Williams, all Nicholasville, Ky. firemen, and, fittingly, members of Brothers Keepers Motorcycle Club.

These guys not only retrieved my wife’s purse, but after our phone conversation, had gone back and found my hat and a shirt that we didn’t even know we had lost.

These three firemen went out of their way to help strangers, and in doing so, they literally saved our trip. We would have been able to continue, but a lot of the joy would have gone out of the journey. They would take nothing for their efforts, not even pizza. They just chalked it up to “bikers helping bikers.”

Now isn’t that something for all of us to aspire to?

Johnny, Jerry and Bruce — Dianne and I can’t thank you enough for what you did for us. Nicholasville, Ky., should be very proud of you. If you should be lucky enough to pass through Nicholasville, and pass a fireman or a fire station, give em a hoot.

By the way, Kenney and I made it back across the ferry at 7:57pm. Whew!

road trips

the hairy leg ride

no girls allowed

by Roger LeRoy #183053

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ith ten Georgia “Blue Bird” Chapter J Members and one guest, our fifth Hairy Leg Ride (where only men can participate) started off with an ideal May morning in the North Georgia Mountains. The temperature was in the low 70s and the sun was shining brightly as we left for our destination, Mobile, Alabama.

This ride included Dennis Bible, Nick George, Mike Jones, Terry Kintz, Dutch Kryder, Roger LeRoy, Bill Monchunski, Nestor Morin, Larry Murphy, Bill Rutledge and guest Ron Yoppke from GWRRA Chapter AK-P home based in Soldotna, Alaska, on the Kenai Peninsula.

DAY 1 Terry prepared a route for us that had only 50 miles of interstate riding and included no major metropolitan areas for the anticipated 500-mile trip. Dennis divided us into two groups with assigned positions within the teams to permit the six two-wheelers to be in the left track and the five threewheelers to stay to the right track. This worked to perfection

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as we rode through the western Georgia hills and the eastern Alabama countryside. The weather warmed into the mid 80s as we traveled south, and the skies were clear.

Following our lunch stop in Tuskegee, Ala., the temperature rose to the low 90s and we started seeing some cloud formations in the sky ahead. Highway 29 presented a great view of rural Alabama with very little traffic and some beautiful farmland.

Our memorable incidents for this part of the trip revolved around flags. Roger had a flag rise to the top of his antenna that needed removal, and both Mike and Nestor lost flags somewhere along the way. We decided to head for Interstate 65 earlier than anticipated as the clouds were turning darker and the temperature was dropping. Light rain caught us just as we stopped for fuel in Evergreen, Ala. All the way into Mobile we were in and out of light rain. By the time we reached our motel, we’d ridden a total of 529 miles in 12 hours. Dinner that evening was at a local Mexican restaurant. Apparently, the ride tired everyone out as no one seemed interested in playing cards or going to the pool, so it was off to bed.

road trips DAY 2 After a late breakfast at the motel, we rode to the Mobile Visitor’s Center, located in the heart of Fort Conde. Dennis, who was leading us, took us on a surprise bonus tour of the local beer distributor‘s facilities. Taking notes from the helpful staff at the Visitor’s Center and following a brief walk-through of Fort Conde, we decided to visit the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla., so we headed through the Bankhead Tunnel and onto the I-10 seven-mile causeway across Mobile Bay. Continuing eastward on I-10 took us to Pensacola where we decided to have lunch at McGuire’s Irish Pub before going to the Air Museum.

Following a fine Irish meal, we rode to the National Naval Aviation Museum. To gain entry to the base, we were required to put on long-sleeve shirts or jackets and gloves. The free museum is open from 9am to 5pm, and houses the largest collection of Naval aircraft in the country. More than 150 aircraft and spacecraft are on display, including four former Blue Angel A-4 Skyhawks. Some of us took the trip in the flight simulator where we ride along with a Blue Angel pilot during his practice and air show flights. Nick and Dennis flew in the 3D MaxFlight Simulator for an adventure that included a self controlled 360-degree pitch and roll flying experience. Then we all went to the IMAX theatre and again immersed ourselves in The Magic of Flight, as well as carrier takeoff and landing practices.

The museum is the home of the National Flight Academy, a six-day program designed (in partnership with the Escambia

and Santa Rosa school districts) to teach 7th through 12th grade students about the importance of science and math in aerospace careers. Terry was elated to find the anchors for the U.S.S. Antietam aircraft carrier — where he served his tour of duty — prominently displayed at the museum’s entrance. As we were leaving, Dennis lined our motorcycles in position to photograph us all in the front of the museum including the F-14A Tomcat on display.

We returned to our motel across the causeway, through the tunnel and via city streets. This gave us time for a quick swim in the motel pool before riding to dinner at the local Olive Garden, followed by cards in the motel lobby.

DAY 3 After breakfast at a nearby Cracker Barrel restaurant, Dennis, by popular demand, took us on another tour of the local beer distributor’s facilities for those who could not take in all the sights the first time around. This time there was a fine rain falling and one of the distributor’s employees stopped us and offered to let us get out of the rain by pulling into his warehouse. Tempting as it was, we decided not to put 11 motorcyclists in the beer warehouse at eight in the morning!

We finally made it to the Cracker Barrel and enjoyed a fine breakfast. Afterwards, we rode south to Dauphin Island along the Dauphin Island Parkway on the western shore of Mobile Bay. We had a wait of over 1 1⁄ 2 hours for the ferry, so some folks went to visit Ft. Davis on the eastern end of Dauphin Island, considered to be one of the country’s best preserved Civil War era masonry forts. Others went across the street to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab or Estuarium. Here are displayed various types of sea and marine organisms as well as charts showing the effects of the many hurricanes hitting the area.

At the appointed time, we boarded the ferry to cross the main entrance to Mobile Bay and land at Gulf Shores, Ala. The wind was blowing hard and an occasional wave would break over the bow and splash onto the vehicles in the front of the ferry, including a couple of our bikes. After unloading, we went directly to Ft. Morgan. All former veterans are allowed free entrance. The brick fort was completed in 1834. During the Civil War, Fort Morgan and all similar forts were proven to be out of date. Rifled cannon and steam-powered warships repeatedly defeated the old brick forts.

Concrete batteries were added between 1896 and 1905, and were manned during the Spanish-American War as well as World War I. Riding out of Ft. Morgan, Dennis led us east into Gulf Shores where we stopped at a car wash and hosed off the salt water spray from the ferry ride. We turned north on Highway 59 then Highway 98, taking us along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. In Fairhope we stopped for early dinner at Wintzell’s Oyster House. They certainly lived up to their reputation with everyone enjoying a fine seafood meal. After dinner we continued our circle of Mobile Bay, crossing the causeway, one more time through the tunnel and across town to our motel. The weather was warm so we enjoyed a dip in the motel pool and a lively card game before heading to bed. wingworldmag.com

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DAY 4 We awoke to rain. It turns out that Mobile has the second-most rainfall in the country after Seattle, Wash. It was living up to its standing, although we had not had a hard rain – yet. A leisurely breakfast at the motel provided the time for the rain to pass and when we were ready to travel the sun was out and the humidity was up.

Dennis led us through the city to Battleship Parkway and the parking lot for the U.S.S. Alabama, which was commissioned in 1942 and served in World War II in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, winning nine battle stars in the process. She was decommissioned in 1947 and assigned to the reserve duty, then retired in 1962. In 1964, Alabama was taken to Mobile Bay and opened as a museum ship the following year.

Our tour took us along the deck of the mighty ship to see the gun turrets of the impressive 16-inch guns, and then four levels down to the engine room and all the various departments in between. Terry made a great tour guide as many of the mechanical components were similar to what he worked on while on the Antietam. After viewing a short video presentation on the Alabama’s accomplishments, we took a break.

While in the eatery, we met some young forks that had been chipping paint in the lower level of the ship. They told us they were from a nearby Air Force Training Facility and doing volunteer work keeping the great battleship museum in presentable shape for the touring public.

After our break we entered the adjacent hangar to view the exhibits there. Here we saw displayed the Mach 3 A-12 Blackbird super secret spy plane and B-52 stratofortress Calamity Jane, an original plane that was used by the Tuskegee Airmen, plus 22 other aircraft and weaponry from all branches of military. There was even a Vietnam River Patrol Boat. Photos displayed the results of a recent hurricane that had blown into the hangar and piled many of the exhibited planes, trucks and boats into a pile at one end of the building. They were still in the process of repairing many of the items that were badly damaged.

Our last stop was to go through the submarine, the U.S.S. Drum. It was the twelfth of the Gato class but was the first completed and the first to enter combat in World War II. She is the oldest of her class still in existence.

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U.S.S. Alabama, until she was damaged by the storm surge of Hurricane Georges in 1998. As a result, she is now on display on shore. Alabama and Drum also sustained damage when Hurricane Katrina came ashore in August of 2005. Most funding to maintain the submarine comes from a community of American Submarine Vets. Following our stay at Battleship Park, we rode into Mobile and had an early dinner at the original Wintzell’s Oyster House downtown location. Founded in 1938 as a six-stool oyster bar, it is now a historic landmark on Dauphin Street. They presently have 11 locations in Alabama. With temperatures in the high 80s, we headed for the motel pool and one last card game.

DAY 5 This was the day that we scheduled for our return to our homes in Georgia and North Carolina. Two riders decided to head home a day early so that they would miss the rain predicted for the day, however, before reaching their home destinations they got into a soaking downpour. Three others headed out during the wee hours of the morning because of prior commitments, and rode into a heavy rainstorm before reaching their destinations. The rest of us followed Terry northward at 6am in a cool but clear setting with plans to ride the interstates only part of the way. We soon ran into a serious fog that lasted about 25 miles. As we rode out of the fog bank, the sun came out and the temperature rose to make for very pleasant riding.

We stopped for breakfast after about two hours and as we did, a large black cloud appeared in the direction of our travel.

As we came out of the restaurant from breakfast the cloud was gone and the sun was out again and still warming to the mid 80s.

About 50 miles south of Atlanta we left the interstate to avoid going through Atlanta, and to get some secondary road riding. As we approached Monticello, Ga., the sky turned dark and we quickly rode into rain. Some of us stopped to put on rain suits and some kept going. The rain lasted about 20 miles and then we stopped for gas and lunch. After lunch we all put on rain coats only, but this was a mistake as we soon ran into another major rainstorm. So, with everyone having returned home while riding through rain, it capped off an otherwise great trip to Mobile. We got to do and see all that was planned and more. We found some touring areas, eating places and riding companions that were new to each of us and that made the whole trip a resounding success.

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group RIDING

HITTING THE ROAD WITH A FEW FRIENDS? HERE’S A FEW TIPS TO GET YOU ON YOUR WAY

by Tim Poppell

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roup riding requires a certain level of skill and self-discipline. It restricts an individual rider’s options as to speed, changes in route and lane positioning. It requires good communication, courtesy among riders and a willingness to look out for the safety of others while riding your own motorcycle. This is why we have group riding seminars to help everyone learn how to ride in a group and what to expect.

There are several advantages for motorcyclists who ride street bikes in a group, including: 1. A group is more visible to other drivers than a solo rider.

2. Other vehicles can predict what a rider in a group will likely do because all members generally maintain fixed positions and fixed intervals between riders.

3. In the case of a mechanical problem or an accident, help is available immediately to the rider. Someone in the group usually has a cell phone to call for help. Also, many members are trained in CPR and First Aid. 4. As friends, some of the members may be aware of any special medical condition others may have, which could have been covered in the ride brief.

5. It’s just a lot of fun going places with friends that have like interests.

A few months back, we talked about the Road Captains and what they should do or can do to make a ride safe and fun. Now, let’s talk a little about the riders along for the ride in between the Road Captains.

One of the most important rules to remember is safety first.

Here are some other points to remember.

• Ride Your Own Ride. Remember, you are responsible for your actions. While we have Road Captains to guide us on the ride, they cannot see every hazard or know what a crazy driver might

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do on the road. So keep your eyes open and be watchful — S.E.E. (Search, Evaluate and Execute) • Know the group riding techniques taught by GWRRA and follow them. Are you new? Contact the Chapter Educator to schedule a class.

• Line up and be ready to ride. Many times we meet at a gas station so you can fill up and take a bathroom break before we go, but if not, be sure to arrive with a full tank of gas and everything you need to go on the ride. Also, be sure your motorcycle is mechanically safe to use.

• Be prompt and try to arrive early.

While on the ride, we (Road Captains) want everyone to have a great time. We will try to keep everyone informed along the way, but there are times we will need your help. A few tips: • Spacing is very important. Spacing is sometimes hard for some riders to maintain. It takes some practice and a good understanding of the bike’s ability, as well as the rider’s ability and style of riding.

Some riders do not like to get what they consider to be too close.

We use the two-second guideline. Under normal situations you should be two seconds behind the bike directly in front of you (this would put you at one second behind the bike staggered in front). We add more distance as conditions and riding skill dictate, but maintain that spacing.

• Don’t create a yo-yo effect. Always try to accelerate smoothly to maintain spacing; don’t slow down and create a large gap either, and then run hard to catch up. This creates unsafe speeds and the group loses unity. I notice many riders (they probably don’t notice) that look off to the side to see something and then start slowing down, look forward and realize the gap they’ve created and punch it to catch up — thus, the yo-yo. If you find yourself having a hard time with the spacing, try another position in the group. Some riders do better closer to the front and others in the back.

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• Is the CB only for the Road Captains? No, it is there for all to use — responsibly. By that, I mean to keep the comments short so that if the Road Captain needs to interject a road condition he can. Also, be mindful of where you are. If you are out on the open road you probably have plenty of time to talk. However, if we are in city traffic or they have announced upcoming turns, keep the chatter down so the Road Captains can give directions.

If in doubt, ask.

• Remember, we are a group and your actions as a rider reflect on the whole group and the GWRRA’s reputation.

• Do not blast out negative comments on the CB about another rider’s driving habits. If you are uncomfortable behind a rider, make a position change at the next stop. The only time

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to call someone out is if there is concern for safety or you see a mechanical issue. Even then, use a respectful approach.

• Directions. We know that you may have a different way to get there, but today’s deal is to follow the Road Captain’s directions. Generally the route is set, so unless you’re asked for advice, don’t request a route change during the ride.

There is a lot more information available in the group riding seminar. If you haven’t attended one of the sessions, please do so.

It is a lot of fun and it will help keep everyone safe on the ride.

If you have any questions on group riding, please ask any of the Road Captains or myself. Sometimes there is more than one answer to a situation, but always think about safety first.

tech

Winter Quality Time with Your Gold Wing

Accessorize

By the time you read this edition of the Red Page, autumn will have begun to fall, days will be getting shorter, and temperatures will be getting cooler. For Gold Wing riders in certain parts of the country, it will mean the last rides of the season will be close at hand.

We all like to individualize our motorcycles. Whether its to change the form or function of our Gold Wing, adding or changing components allows a certain amount of tailoring that differentiates our bikes from others. After a season of riding, there is usually a list of things you’ve thought about changing on your bike. Perhaps, for example, you liked the look of the chrome fender ornament you saw in the dealership’s accessory department, or you want to add the utility and convenience of the accessory electrical socket.

So, what does an avid Gold Wing owner do when the winter arrives and inclement weather prevents riding? Thankfully, you can still socialize with other GWRRA members, read motorcycle publications, and attend motorcycle shows. These things, however, don’t include your pride-and-joy Gold Wing.

An activity that does include your Gold Wing is to give it some TLC. After all, together with the wonderful relationships you develop with fellow riders and GWRRA members, the relationship with your motorcycle is something you want to keep in good condition.

Thankfully, Honda offers over 80 Honda Genuine and Honda Signature Accessories for the Gold Wing and Gold Wing F6B. These accessories are designed specifically for Hondas and have the same quality and durability that you expect from Honda, and they are backed up by the same warranty terms as your bike. Furthermore, these accessories can be financed into a new vehicle purchase when you use Honda Financial Services.

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Cleaning and Inspecting A thorough cleaning and inspection is a great way to get to know your Gold Wing better and to help prevent future issues. Especially if you have ridden in rainy, dusty, or ocean air environments, its very good practice to remove body panels to access as much of your bike as possible to clean as many surfaces as possible. While detailing your Gold Wing in this manner, it allows you to also thoroughly inspect your motorcycle for needed maintenance or repairs.

The July 2012 and February 2013 issues of the Red Page include useful inspection and maintenance information.

Maintenance Winter is a great time to catch up on maintenance. This should start with comparing your bike’s mileage with the maintenance schedule in the Owner’s Manual. You should also check your Gold Wing’s service history and complete or have your Honda dealer complete the appropriate maintenance service for your bike’s mileage. If you do the work yourself, make sure you do the job right by using the genuine Honda Service Manual. See the November 2012 issue of the Red Page for more information.

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Honda Signature Accessories are designed exclusively for Honda Powersports products through collaboration between American Honda and top U.S. accessory suppliers and carry the same industry leading Honda warranty as Honda Genuine Accessories.

From a CB radio and a saddlebag cooler to chrome trim items and a cycle cover, Honda Genuine and Signature Accessories are available to individualize your Gold Wing. You can view the available accessories at powersports.honda.com. Better still, visit your Honda dealer to see and order them.

Winter Storage At some point you may need to store your Gold Wing for the winter. To help you do so correctly, use the Honda Winter Storage Guide (Part # S9507), which is available from Honda dealers. The guide has 14 pages of information about how to correctly store your motorcycle over the winter to help ensure it will be in full functional condition for the spring riding season. See the March 2012 issue of the Red Page for more information about the guide.

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Protect Your Lid

A look at Arai helmets via J&M Corporation

by Randy and Linda Sorensen

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y wife and I have been riding since we were teenagers. Now 52, we’ve owned many different motorcycles and helmets.

We have ridden on tour bikes in 26 states and four provinces, dirt biked much of the Rocky Mountains and snowmobiled the west. But one constant remains: for 20-plus years, we have owned nothing but Arai helmets due to fit and quality.

We purchased our first GL 1500 Gold Wing in 1998 and this is when we were first introduced to Arai Helmets. We bought two Candy Red Arai Signet GT full-face helmets from J&M Corporation and wore these for the first 25,000 miles on our 1500. Wanting a little more all-around comfort, we purchased two new white Arai Classic 3/4-style helmets which provided the extra freedom we were looking for but still gave good protection and comfort.

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In 2001 we purchased our Yellow GL 1800 and two brand new yellow Arai Classic/C 3/4-style helmets with J&M’s best headsets, as we did on the first two sets. In early June 2013, someone ran a stop sign and we t-boned them at 40 mph, throwing my wife and I to the asphalt at 40 mph. Needless to say, the Yellow GL 1800 was totaled, and my wife and I were both severely bruised with lots of road rash. But we walked away from the accident, and our heads were untouched even though the helmets were severely scratched and chipped. I never wanted to try the strength of a helmet, but they did their job perfectly.

It took us less than a week to purchase a new 2012 Black GL 1800 and get back on the road. Automatically, I went straight to J&M’s website to check out the latest Arai helmets available,

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and saw the CT-Z. At first, the way the lower cheek area of the helmet wrapped farther forward than the older Arai 3/4 helmets made my wife and I feel they may start feeling like a full face — a little confining. The visor was a big improvement to the design, and let the air flow through easily without trying to lift the helmet off your head. I’m used to this visor design because of the Arai XD-4 Dual Sport helmet I use with my BMW GS1200. I was able to truly test the XD-4 on the Isle of Man early this June at 135 mph on the track, and it was quite comfortable. Since I liked the shield on the XD-4 when on a Dual Sport with very little windshield protection, I didn’t think we would like the shield on the CT-Z when paired with a large Gold Wing windshield. I emailed J&M and they assured me that if we were not satisfied, we could return the helmets.

We ordered two new Silver Arai CT-Z helmets with J&M’s Elite 629 headsets and they showed up a few days later. We have been on four rides with the new bike and the new helmets, and we are extremely happy with them. My wife doesn’t like to be closed in, yet finds it much more comfortable at highway speeds to have the shield down. There is a dramatic difference in the loss of lift to the co-rider’s helmet (those of us driving Gold Wings don’t understand our rider’s experience with constant wind turbulence). The ventilation is superior to the older models. The longer cheek pads are hardly noticed and actually felt quite comfortable after the first ride.

The J&M headsets sound fantastic in this helmet and really do add to the audio system experience when riding our new Wing. In addition, the ear pockets allow the perfect fit for J&M’s factory installed helmet speakers. The 2012 GL 1800 is a nice improvement over the 2001, but the Arai CT-Z helmets with J&M’s elite series integrated headsets are an amazing combination and they are always very comfortable.

This is the fourth set of Arai helmets we have purchased from J&M. When we need another set, I’m sure we’ll purchase them from J&M as well. wingworldmag.com

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restoring an old wing SUSPENSION, THE WAY IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE

by Bill McIlrath GWRRA #22638

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he story begins after Wing Ding 32 in Des Moines, Iowa.

There were three of us heading east. In the lead is fellow Chapter Member Bob Wilson, B2, Marion, Ind., followed by his son, Chris Wilson, Chapter F, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I was riding shotgun. Three 1800 Wings, one up, towing Bushtec trailers.

Ordinarily, I do not mind zipping along on the highway, but Bob and Chris were moving at a pace that I found uncomfortable.

Something about their bikes was different — they had Traxxion Dynamics front suspension.

Fast forward about 26 months. I receive an email on a Friday confirming my need to be at the Traxxion factory in Georgia first thing Monday morning. Fortunately, plans for the trip were already set up just in case and getting there on time was not a problem — for the most part. (Do not head there by way of Atlanta, Ga. for a morning appointment unless you absolutely love rush hour traffic. I do not.) Fortunately, I was running ahead of schedule and despite the lengthy delays, I still made it there a bit early.

The factory is located near the end of a nondescript group of industrial buildings, and from the outside it looks surprisingly bland. Once inside, the story changes and the further in you get the bigger the impact. The entire staff had been alerted about my visit on behalf of Wing World magazine, and there in the lobby I found my name in lights. They have a programmable sign used to display the names of customers scheduled to be there on any given day. Impressive.

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Going into the employee-only area, I learned that Traxxion Dynamics is very focused on making all of their products here in the United States. Their part specifications are so exacting that they have found it nearly impossible to get anyone to make parts to their standards. This means Traxxion has to have their own machine shops — impressively clean ones at that. Their equipment comes from Haas Automation, Inc. (also made in the U.S.A.), and yes, the floors are clean enough to eat on. The shops are so impressive that Haas Automation even uses one of them as their east coast showroom, and they bring potential customers to Traxxion Dynamics to see the equipment in action.

About a year prior to this visit, our forks were rebuilt at a local Honda dealership. Over time I was starting to have a lack of faith in how it handled, just short of being afraid to ride it.

Slow speed turns were especially disquieting and all of this was causing some negative riding habits. It felt like the steering head bearings were shot. Our visit to Traxxion Dynamics involved getting our Wing set up with the whole package including AK-20 cartridges; a stiffer triple clamp assembly with All Balls steering head bearings; fork brace with fork protectors; and a redesigned rear shock with a steel braided brake line.

Normally, the time required to do all of this work is about a half day. Knowing this left me assuming that they take off the forks and have a rebuilt set waiting to install. Nope. They completely disassemble, inspect and rebuild your forks using the AK-20s.

Over time, the fork tubes wear on the inside where the lower

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bearing slides up and down with every bump. It ends up one of my lower tubes was nearing “marginally excess” wear, and the other was way over spec. (These forks were rebuilt about ten thousand miles before this; they should have told me that at least one fork tube was bad, but maybe that level of inspection was not part of a normal Honda dealership rebuild.) Both needed to be replaced. This, and not the fork bearings, were the cause

while adjusting the pre-load, a change from the stock shock.

I had read a number of testimonials about co-riders who found the ride with this setup to be softer. Unfortunately, this is the one thing that did not work out for us as we had hoped.

Lyn sometimes feels that bumps bother her back more now than they used to. Without riding a series of roads with bumps at a fixed speed and then repeating after a change like this, it

“Normally, the time required to do all of this work is about a half day. Knowing this left me assuming that they take off the forks and have a rebuilt set waiting to install. Nope.” of the poor handling. Fortunately, they keep the lowers in stock, as well as the factory oil seals, bushings and bearings. These are about the only items you will find there that are imported. By mid afternoon, the Wing was finished and I departed.

I found myself at a hotel in Manchester, Tenn. that night after riding some of the smoothest asphalt I’ve ever experienced. It was impossible to determine if the road was really that smooth or the suspension that great. The Wing felt foreign to me and it took time to fight off the bad habits I’d developed due to the poor handling of the past. It’s no longer the bike we bought in 2001, and I fully understand and agree with people who buy brand new Wings and take them straight to Georgia to have their suspension fixed. With the redesigned rear shock assembly, I’ve actually felt the height of the seat change a little

is difficult to gauge if things changed or not. Hopefully, when the time comes to have the suspension serviced, we will have a solution. The future holds a trike conversion for our Gold Wing with those two large soft tires in the back — that will be the ultimate change for rear comfort.

For decades, I’ve been a year-round rider despite living in the northeast. This winter the Wing was parked and just never got back out of the garage — until today. Anticipation was high wondering how it would feel riding this “different” machine after a long hiatus. The trip wasn’t all that long but it was evident immediately how solid the suspension felt.

Approaching my house I thought, “They did a great job the last time they paved this road.”

I’m ready for you now, Bob and Chris. wingworldmag.com

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Work Bench

technical questions and answers

by Stu Oltman

Answers to the technical questions in this month’s Workbench were provided by Stu Oltman, Wing World’s senior technical editor. Please submit your technical questions about Gold Wings or Valkyries by email to workbench@gwrra.org or by mail to Workbench, GWRRA, 21423 N. 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 editorial staff or publishers of Wing World magazine, GWRRA, or their agents.

Stu, Recently, I purchased a 20 05 GL 1800. I changed the oil and added the recommended amount of 3.9 quarts, only to learn that the dipstick showed that the level was low. I am sure you have addressed this before, but I have not ridden a bike for several years and am distressed by this issue. Any words of consolation would be appreciated.

Tom Brooks

Greenwood, Ind.

Tom, On the odd chance you’ve incorrectly checked the oil level, I’ll briefly explain the procedure. To begin with, the bike must be on its center stand and on level ground. If the oil were checked either with the bike on its side stand or with the surface sloping considerably either fore and aft or laterally, 3.9 quarts likely would not even show on the dipstick. The owner’s manual states the engine must be run for several minutes, then be allowed to sit with the engine off for several more before checking the

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level, though I’ve not found it to make much difference. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, then insert it until the cap rests on the engine case – do not screw it in. Remove the stick and observe the oil level. It should be at or slightly below the upper mark on the dipstick, but anywhere between the two marks is safe.

3.9 quarts is the standard refill amount after draining the crankcase and installing a new filter, but as with any vehicle, due to slight differences in the amount of oil remaining in the engine after draining, a slightly lesser amount should be installed, the engine run for several minutes to check for leaks, then additional oil added as necessary to bring the level up as required. I’d suggest 3.5 quarts as that lesser amount.

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Hi Stu, I took my 1992 SE into Engelhart Motors here in Madison, Wis. for an oil service and check on the cruise control as it was surging and in need of repair or replacement. The shop is a very good one, and they have

made all the adjustments possible to get the cruise working correctly, but they have determined that a replacement module is required. They have exhausted all their sources to find a replacement and were told by Honda that the 1992 unit was only made one year, plus another year’s modules cannot be used as a replacement.

They are still working on sources to find a replacement but are becoming frustrated, as am I, and I hope you might be able to lend some assistance on this issue. In your vast experience, have you encountered this issue before on a 1992? Any help you can give is very much appreciated.

Dick Mueser

#221014 Sioux Falls, S.D.

Dick, The auto cruise controller for your ’92 is indeed a different part number (36700-MY4-003) than for all other GL1500s. And yes, it’s no longer available from Honda. I’ve located one new one for sale at Cmsnl.com at an eye-

tech watering price of $521. However, I have to caution you that though I could be incorrect, I doubt anything is wrong with yours. I’m not casting aspersions on the good folks who’ve examined your bike, but experience shows that when mechanics have been unable to identify the fault in a system of wires, switches and other garden-variety electronics, but one containing a solid-state electronic controller, that un-testable controller almost always is claimed to be the cause — “We can’t find anything wrong, so it must be the ECU.” And in almost every case, the replacement controller, usually not returnable, does not eliminate the issue.

So what’s more likely to be the cause?

On the pre-1993 GL1500, any condition which caused anything other than perfectly consistent voltage pulses from the wheel speed sensor to the cruise controller would cause surging — things such as a glitchy speedometer cable or even just the front wheel speed varying when hitting a small bump. It was for this reason that after 1992 the GL1500 cruise control used tachometer pulses rather than wheel speed pulses for accurate speed maintenance. And don’t dismiss the possibility of vacuum problems.

All vacuum hoses, the auto fuel cutoff diaphragm, the cruise valve and the check valve in the vacuum accumulator lines must be checked for condition and function using a vacuum pump/gauge combination such as Mityvac. Also, disconnect and clean all wiring connections at the cruise controller — it’s an old bike, and corrosion happens. Trust me, you need to have someone accomplish these things before ordering what could well be a $521 door stop.

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Stu, Thanks for all the information and advice you provide to all of us wingers. My concern is about using 10 percent or less ethanol fuel in my Wing. I’ve only been able to find low octane e-free gas that sometimes causes pre-ignition under loads. I ride often and am running fuel through the bike frequently, so the fuel does not sit for long. My question is, am I better off ethanol free or using low octane fuel? I know you

are tired of this subject, but I’m not sure what would be best for the bike.

first attempt is likely to be an exercise in frustration.

Jeff Wainscott

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#163679 via email

Jeff, Fuel containing 10% or less ethanol shouldn’t create issues for you, especially given that you ride often. Regarding the octane rating, your bike was designed to run on “regular grade” fuels. These days, using “Pump Octane” ratings, that means 87 octane in most of the country or as low as 85 octane which is sold at high altitudes. I don’t use the 85, because I don’t want it in the tank when I come back out of the mountains, so I’ll fill with mid-grade under those conditions. If you experience engine knock using regular grade (pure gas or E10), either switch to the next higher grade or try using a fuel system cleaner (not an injector cleaner), such as Chevron Techron Concentrate, at regular intervals to help remove carbon deposits that cause excessive compression. One other thing I’ve found to be a common cause of engine knock on Gold Wings is failure to downshift the transmission when accelerating briskly from lower speeds.

Stu, I am looking for a gear shift sensor for my 1984 Gold Wing Interstate 1200. I’m having a problem with the right cylinder cutting out when in fourth or fifth gear. It’s progressively getting worse — is this the solution to the problem? What else should I be checking to correct this?

David Young via email

David, That’s going back 30 years, but I don’t remember any circuitry on the GL1200 that would allow a faulty shift sensor to cut out only one ignition coil. My hunch is that you experience it only in fourth and fifth gears, because that’s where you spend 99% of your riding time. I’d be looking at the condition of plug wires/caps, wire connections at the coils, and pulse generator resistance, especially if the issue happens only after the bike is at full operating temperature.

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Stu, I will not be able to ride my GL1500 for about three months. It has about a third tank of gas in it, and I added one ounce of Stabil and shook the bike from side to side to mix it. How long should I run the bike to be sure this mixture fills the bowls of the carbs?

Hello Stu, I have a 2004 GL1800 with just over 28,000 miles on it. I recently took it in to a Honda dealership to have the right switch cluster replaced (kill switch, cruise control and so on). While they were in there, I had them replace the air filter as well.

The technician said everything went fine with no surprises. However, today my wife and I went on a short ride through the Wichita Mountains here in southwest Oklahoma and turned on the intercom for the first time since the work was done.

We quickly discovered that we now have a buzzing noise coming from the intercom.

It seems to increase and decrease with engine RPM. Also, when I pulled in the clutch to downshift the buzzing increased for a moment. The radio is fine, this seems

Aldy Sauvageot #031395 St Albans W.Va.

Aldy, Either ride the bike for a few miles or let it idle for 15 minutes. You could also just drain the float bowls, but if you aren’t familiar with that procedure on the GL1500, your

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One other thing: when we returned home I was looking over the basic stuff. I had also installed a new battery just before the work was done, so I was checking out the connections/cables. OK, really I was just taking a stab in the dark. But after checking the battery I started and revved the engine some and holding the higher RPM as I listened for the buzzing, which was still there. This is when I noticed that the engine would not hold a steady throttle. As I held the throttle open some (just over 1000 RPM), the engine would surge by as much as 500–600 RPM then immediately drop to around 1000 RPM and repeat. It surged like this for as long as I held the throttle open some. Also, I could hear a click each time just before the RPM would drop.

I plan to call the dealership this week and return there when I get off work this coming weekend to get this problem(s) corrected. I would really be thankful for any advice/ideas/thoughts you may have on this.

Billy Hope

#284300 Lawton, Okla.

Billy, It’s possible that a wiring connector wasn’t firmly pushed together on reassembly. Which one, I couldn’t say. Aside from that right cluster connector, they had to disconnect the radio plugs, ECU, cruise controller, LCD display and cruise actuator. Regarding the surging RPM, this is a “feature” of some year models of the GL1800, which can not be eliminated by other than extraordinary means. By extraordinary, I’m talking about a procedure I stumbled on that isn’t discussed in the shop manual, one I’m sure would not be sanctioned either by American Honda or the EPA, and one which I doubt many of Honda’s Service Associates could accomplish successfully.

The symptom is caused by lean open loop fueling at idle. As the throttle is slowly advanced off idle, the bike is on the cusp of going into a closed loop at around 1,300 RPM. At that point, the ECU increases the fueling, which increases the RPM. But this is seen as too rich, and the ECU reduces the fueling, sending the RPM back down. If the throttle is held steady

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at that point, the surge will repeat endlessly, and the PAIR valve can be heard cycling with each surge cycle — that’s the clicking sound you hear. I reported and discussed my findings with a gentleman at American Honda who formerly ran the tech training programs (now retired), but nothing ever came of it. Some have complained that this surge happens to them at slow speeds when trolling for a parking space, and I’ve advised those folks to use a lower gear in those situations to keep the RPM above the surge point. During normal riding, you’ll accelerate and decelerate right through that point and won’t notice the symptom.

Stu, I need some help with a problem. I have talked to several people about this issue to no avail. My 2008 1800 Goldwing started skipping a few weeks ago. I have reset the ECM and it temporally fixes the problem. What or how should the ECM be reset and can you give me any answers to why the skip would return? I talked with the Honda dealer and he said he would reset the ECM with his computer.

I can’t seem to find the right solution to this problem. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

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Donnie Robinson

Greetings Stu, I have a 2001 GW that I have just had triked.

My problem is that right after I got it back from being triked I noticed on my first ride that the volume control on the handlebars for the radio would not let me turn the volume down — I could turn it up but not down. It can be turned down on the dash, though.

Also, if you are listening to a CD (actually a bike MP3 player), you can change tracks up but not down, and on radio you can tune up but not down. The CB works correctly except you cannot transmit; it will receive and all the other buttons on the CB work correctly. Everything was working fine before the trike job. Someone told me to check the plug under the seat for the passenger pushto-talk, thinking they had plugged something into it, but I don’t have PPTT on my bike and couldn’t find a plug for it under the seat.

Stanley Rinehart #354669

Stanley, I doubt the issue is related to the trike job, though it certainly could be. It appears as though all problems are related to the left-hand switch cluster. You might try spraying aerosol electronics cleaner into the switches as you operate them. If that doesn’t provide relief, disconnect the switch cluster wiring and test the switches as outlined in the shop manual. If any are faulty, the entire cluster will need to be replaced.

Stu

#361389 Anniston, Ala.

Donnie, The GL1800 ECM is very unlikely to suffer data corruption, so resetting it should have no effect on your symptom. The fact that the issue returns would be proof enough for me that the ECM is not involved. I would need to diagnose the bike to determine what’s causing the issue before even suggesting a course of action, and that would require a hands-on. Rather than asking your dealer to re-set the ECM, I’d suggest asking him to diagnose the symptom and repair the cause.

Stu ..................................................................................

Hey Stu, I’ve got two Battery Bugs, and yes, with the pesky tightly coiled cords — it is what it is. I’ve got several questions dealing with the motorcycle and the diesel generator. In regards to the motorcycle, the instructions are silent but I’m wondering if the unit is waterproof? And second, I want to install a diesel generator on our back up diesel generator so I’d really like to extend the wires probably an extra 4–6 feet. What is the gauge of the battery bug’s wires? Is there a quick disconnect type plug (same as a battery tender) available which would have the same gauge wires?

(Continued in a second email)

tech Stu, I decided to go ahead and install it on my bike. I cut off the pesky coiled cords and reattached them with 10-gauge wire using vinyl butt connections. I also applied dielectric grease to the ends of the wires before putting them in the butt connectors, then I applied liquid black electrical tape to everything. The install looks very good, but I’m getting an ERR 01 reading on the Battery Bug. What now?

John

via email

Steve, That intermittent noise sounds like something slapping — something like a timing belt! I’d advise you to inspect those belts for damage and wear, and either reset the tensioners or replace the belts.

Stu

Howdy Stu, I have a troublesome four-way flasher button. I have to hold it in to get the four ways to flash, and then pull it out with my fingers to get it to go off. I used an electronics cleaner spray and also a silicone lubricant spray while working the button, and neither freed it up. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do? Your reply would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Don Teator via email

John, For starters, dielectric grease is an insulating compound, not a contact enhancer. It should be applied over a completed crimp, not inside it. The wires are part of the Bug’s calibration and should neither be trimmed nor altered in gauge. I learned this the hard way years ago with an expensive conductance-type battery tester on which I replaced the battery connection wires. The unit became so inaccurate that it was worthless. Try soldering the original wires back on. If that doesn’t cure it, it’s probably not salvageable.

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Hello Stu, I have a 2000 GL1500SE with 79,900 miles.

Recently, I began to notice a slight engine knock at idle. It goes away as the RPM increases and I do not hear it when riding.

Not sure if it needs attention, like valve adjustment, so I am hopeful you have a suggestion. Since I may not have described the noise correctly, I have included a .wav file so you could hear it. The mic was set in front of the radiator, but the sound can be heard behind the engine in the foot peg area on both sides also.

I have owned the bike since 17,000 miles and regularly change the oil always with Rotella T. I have flushed the radiator three times during those years.

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tech Don, I’m afraid the solution is to either remove and disassemble the switch for cleaning, or replace it entirely. These push-on, push-off switches are exposed to a lot of filth over the years, and their mechanisms can become hopelessly clogged.

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Stu, My question is that I have a Garmin Street Pilot lll GPS, at 69 mph on my GPS. On my bike the speedo is showing 60 mph — can the speedo and GPS be that much different. I have a 2003 Gold Wing that has been triked with a Hannigan conversion kit, the GPS is the same age.

I’ve never been stopped by the law, but some of my friends are wondering why I’m going so fast. According to the GPS I’m not, and at 40 mph the speedo and GPS are about the same. Can you shed some light on my situation? I have no problem following either unit, but am

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just curious which one is correct. Thank you for your time.

Bob Dougherty via email

Bob, On many motorcycles, Japanese ones most notably, the speedometer is “optimistic..” The GL1500 speedo was pretty close to spot on, but all other Wings read high of the actual speed by about 10%. Though there’s been plenty of speculation over the years regarding the reason, I’ve never gotten an authoritative answer. Trust your GPS in situations where absolute accuracy is desired.

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Hello Stu, I have a 2007 Goldwing with the Garmin Navigation built in. It’s been updated to Version 4.31 for a couple years now, and I understood there weren’t going to be any

newer updates for these older Navigation units. However, I’ve heard rumors that Honda/Garmin have rescinded that position.

How can I verify whether I can get newer updates or not? I tried my local Honda dealer, but no one knew anything about it. Thanks for all you do to help us Goldwingers!

P.S.: My GPS unit ID is [redacted]; City Navigator North America 2009, Apr 2008

Dennis English

GWRRA #145423 Coal Valley, IL 61240 englishdj@mchsi.com

Dennis, Here you go: Buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod10750.html Stu

tech Hi Stu, I sent you a message about my brakes and the chatter. I have since found the problem — the brakes were not bleeding all the way. I have Rivco floorboards on the bike, and when I was bleeding the brakes the brake pedal was hitting the floor board and not letting the brake bottom out. I removed the part attached to pedal and the brake pedal went all the way down, and I have not had a problem with air in the lines.

Jack Webster via email

Hi Jack, Sorry about your message getting lost in the shuffle. I’m glad you found the issue, and I’d like to take this opportunity to remind you and our other readers once again about The Law Of Unintended Consequences. It’s up to the purchaser of aftermarket accessories to determine the fitness of such devices and what unforeseen problems might arise as a result of installation. Are all accessories thoroughly field tested by their designers? Not so much ...

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Stu, I have a 2001 GL1800 with 75,764 miles on it. I was riding last weekend and started experiencing electrical issues — the horn, brake lights and turn signal lights stopped working, but I have headlights and running lights. I checked the fuses and all were fine.

Is there a relay that possibly needs to be replaced, and if so, where would it be located?

Ann Marie Lucia

Altamonte Springs, FL

Ann Marie, If the problem is with a relay, it’s likely to be the horn/turn relay. I’d also advise replacing fuse #27, which is the 15-amp fuse in the lowest right-hand position.

Stu

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T-CLOCK Part 3 O is for oils, fuels, & lubricants

by Howard Halasz

Our continuing T-CLOCK discussion for this month is about the letter O for Oil. In addition, we’ll discuss other fluids such as hypoid gear oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant and fuel.

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tech OIL If your Gold Wing has a center stand, I recommend that you put the motorcycle on it before you get started. If you have no center stand, have someone hold the motorcycle level on level ground.

Assuming the engine is cold, the oil level should appear at the full mark in the sight glass or on the dipstick. Remove the dipstick, wipe it off with a shop towel and stick it in the dipstick hole — but do not screw it in. Remove it and check the oil level. If the engine is cold, the level should be at the full mark. If the engine is warm, the level might be between the half and full mark. This is normal, because a warm or hot engine may not have had enough time to allow the oil to drain down into the crankcase.

Now let’s try to answer that age-old question about “which oil should I use” and “which gas should I use?” According to my 1994 Honda Gold Wing Owner’s Manual, we should use Pro Honda GN4 or HP4 4-stroke oil or an equivalent.

For Canadian riders, use Honda 4-stroke oil or an equivalent.

Use only high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for Service Classification SF or SG. Motor oils intended for Service SF or SG will show this designation on the container. The use of special oil additives is unnecessary and will only increase operating expenses.

Engine oil is a major factor affecting the performance and service life of the engine. Non-detergent, vegetable or castor based racing oils are not recommended.

Honda’s recommended oil viscosity is SAE 10W-40. SAE

20W-50 and SAE 20W-40 may be used when the average riding temperature is above 35° F; SAE 10W-40 for above 8° F; and SAE 10W-30 for between 8° and 90° F. Check for engine oil leaks at gaskets, housings and seals. If the leaks seem excessive, replace the faulty gaskets or seals. Check for seepage at the dipstick, final drive breather, drain plugs and filler plugs. If the leaking is excessive, replace the o-rings. Check for leakage at the shift spindle seal, and replace if necessary. By the way, shift spindle seal replacement is no job for a shade-tree mechanic on the six-cylinder Wings. See a certified Honda tech to make sure the job is done right the first time.

GAS Here’s what my 1994 Honda Gold Wing Owners Manual says about what gasoline to use: • • •

Your Gold Wing engine is designed to use any gasoline that has a pump octane number 86 or higher. Gasoline pumps at service stations normally display the pump octane number.

Honda recommends that you use unleaded fuel because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends the life of exhaust system components.

Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank. Use of too low of an octane gasoline can cause persistent “pinging” or heavy “spark knock” (a metallic rapping noise) which, if severe, can lead to engine damage. Use of too high of an octane gasoline can increase operating costs and cause you to get poor performance and poor fuel economy, contrary to popular belief. If “pinging” or heavy “spark knock” occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load, Honda recommends changing brands of gasoline. If the “pinging” or heavy “spark knock” persists, you really need to consult your authorized Honda dealer. Failure to do so is considered misuse by Honda, and Honda’s Limited Warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse.

If you can smell gasoline after your engine warms up, but see no signs of leakage, open your fuel filler door and look for signs of leakage at the filler cap and the vacuum operated fuel cutoff valve. Replace the faulty components.

HYPOID GEAR OIL Refer to your owner’s manual maintenance schedule to check your hypoid gear oil. Gold Wings use this type of fluid in the final drive unit. While the Gold Wing is on the center stand, unscrew the large filler plug. Stick your

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tech finger in the hole to check the level. If the level is about one-eighth inch below the bottom of the hole, you may need to top it off. Also, check the color of the oil. It should look and feel like honey. If it’s black or dark brown and smells like sewer gas, it’s probably time to change it.

Remove the drain plug and allow at least half an hour for the oil to drain. Replace the drain plug and refill with fresh hypoid gear oil. The final drive case has enough oil when the oil starts to run out of the lower part of the filler hole. Replace the filler cap.

BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID Hydraulic fluids such as brake fluid should be changed if it looks like black coffee or strong tea. If the clutch master cylinder reservoir fluid level appears low, top it off, being careful not to spill any fluid on any painted or plastic surfaces if you are using DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid. If you’re using DOT 5, you need not be as careful because DOT 5 hydraulic fluid is not as destructive to paint and plastic.

Before you even think about topping off your brake master cylinder reservoirs, check the thickness of your brake pads. If the pads are worn beyond their wear marks, replace them. When you compress the pistons into the calipers, the fluid levels in the reservoirs should return to normal levels. If the levels still appear low, it’s best to top them off only with new brake pads in the calipers.

COOLANT Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank when the engine is stone cold.

The level should appear between the half and full mark. If you check it when the engine is hot, you might not get an accurate reading.

If you can smell coolant after your engine warms up, but see no signs of leakage, there is a coolant leak somewhere. The coolant might be evaporating after it seeps out and hits a hot engine surface, thus the strong smell of antifreeze. See a certified Honda tech for diagnosis and repair. The most common of these hidden leaks appear at the upper radiator hoses and the carburetor heat riser hose connections.

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What’s in it for me?

Why should I seek motorcycle safety related training?

by Tony & Michelle Van Schaick

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ost of us have been through some sort of training in our lives or experienced events and learned that sometimes we didn’t know there was anything wrong with what had served us well for many years. In short, we didn’t know what we didn’t know. When it comes to our own safety, the simple truth is that we need to do whatever is in our power to ensure that we are taking sufficient measures to manage our risk while enjoying our sport.

Often, the best way to learn is from the mistakes or successes of others. Most, if not all, experienced riders that participated in a beginner riding course have taken the time to speak to an instructor later on. They then describe that they came in thinking they couldn’t benefit from training they didn’t need. After training, the typical comment was that they wish someone had taught them the easy way in a short (often 2.5 days) class to save them the trouble of what they had to learn over decades of riding – which was often

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the wrong way. They admitted that they didn’t realize what they were doing was not the best way to do it, and more importantly, what they had to gain from doing it correctly.

All of those friends who had not taken a safety class had convinced him or her that it wasn’t necessary — besides, they’d never had an accident. Luck can bring a false sense of security.

The “experienced” rider reasoned that “They probably needed to take a course because they were better riders afterwards.”

Those “friends” started having accidents that were explained away as, “there was nothing anyone could have done.” In a short discussion with an experienced motorcycle safety instructor, these people are surprised that there was, in many cases, something specific that could have been done to prevent the accident or minimize the damage. If only the “victim” had been taught this before the event.

We don’t need to experience a tragedy personally to learn

safety tips from it. Ask yourself how you would feel later on if you were in an accident that hurt someone and discovered that there was something you didn’t know that could have saved their life or years of pain.

For example, there was the neighbor couple with their Venture Royale that we started riding with when we first bought a Gold Wing (before they told us about GWRRA). Not knowing how to load their trailer, they rushed to pack it one day and headed out down the interstate for an event only a couple hours away. Incorrectly packing the trailer caused it to violently sway at interstate speeds which pulled the bike down. They weren’t wearing proper gear. The rider had minor injuries and the co-rider was in a body cast and a lot of pain for years. The rider could not bear the pain he caused his spouse and gave up riding.

So what do you get out of safety training related to your motorcycle? Those that have taken a class are rewarded with an understanding of what they didn’t know they were deficient in. Their skill and knowledge is improved. That makes for a safer ride and increased fun enjoying their pastime.

Some of us know that skills diminish with lack of practice. Even when we take the same class every few years, we get the sense that we learn something new each time (often due to relearning something we forgot!). If we ride two up, your co-rider benefits from the reduction of risks you might not have known were being taken, and certainly were taking no action to manage. Co-rider training can help recognize and manage risks to the team on the bike and to the group. We can never completely eliminate risks, but the peace of mind knowing you did everything possible to prevent or lessen injuries can be very rewarding.

If you’re thinking it is too late in the season to sign up for a class, first see if you were right or if there is an opening. If everything is full, take away another excuse by planning ahead for next season. Make the time and schedule a class. Work with your Rider Educator to get a group together; often a large enough group can have a special class that can be scheduled when the group so desires.

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trust your gut

If something doesn’t feel right, take a closer look

by Elaine and Earl Alspach, #323214

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hile en route to this year’s Wing Ding 35 in Greenville, S.C., my co-rider and I had a relatively dry adventure, albeit the rainy conditions that existed throughout the Southeast during that 4th of July week of 2013. Our route took us from North Alabama, through Chattanooga, Tenn. to Cleveland, Tenn., linking up with scenic Highway 64. We overnighted in Murphy, N.C., and left early the next morning, stopping briefly in Highland, N.C. D ur ing our r ide t hr ough t he mountains, something on my Gold Wing didn’t feel just right. I guess it comes from the vast number of years on a motorcycle, but riding two-up and pulling a trailer, there was something about

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the handling that didn’t feel quite right.

I checked my rear tire prior to leaving Murphy, and discovered it was about 10 lbs. lower than the recommended air pressure for a rear tire. I topped off the tire with the recommended pressure and as we approached the community of Franklin, N.C., again, the bike didn’t just feel right. We pulled into a small gas station and I soon discovered I had picked up a very small nail, embedded just off centerline, left side. Well, being in a strange town, not knowing anyone, I asked one of the very nice local people if there was a motorcycle shop in town.

I was told there was an automotive tire shop about 200 yards away.

Once we found the tire shop the

manager indicated he would not plug or patch a motorcycle tire, but would contact a friend of his that had a motorcycle shop that could possibly help. Well, to make a long story short, we found the motorcycle shop just around the corner from the tire shop, and after explaining our problem, the owner dropped what he was doing, and went to work putting a patch in the tire. It was lunch time so he recommended a small “mom and pop” restaurant next door — great food and we met some really nice local folks. Our bike was finished in about 45 minutes with a patch that the owner said would last for the duration of our trip.

I guess the bottom line to this adventure is that if you experience that something isn’t right with your bike, it probably isn’t. Check it out, especially if you are riding two-up, pulling a trailer through never before visited countryside after an extensive period of rain.

My wife and I would also like to say a special thank you to the owner of the motorcycle shop, Jeremy Teem, of Teem Motorsports, 90 Old Cat Creek Rd, Franklin, N.C. for his service and hospitality. Again, he didn’t have to do what he did, right in the middle of what appeared to be a very busy day.

I guess, the real meaning of this story is that no matter how many years you have been riding, if you get that old gut feeling that something just doesn’t feel right, handling or otherwise, check it out!

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are trikes safe?

True or false: Trikes are safer than bikes

by Travis Mitchell

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of 10 people are likely to answer that question with “True,” and they would be right — but not completely.

I have been around bikers and trikers full time for over five years, and I’ve seen a few things that might surprise you.

HOW TO WRECK YOUR TRIKE IN 10 SECONDS OR LESS The most dangerous trike rider is the one who is fresh off decades of two-wheel riding. Let me say that again: If you are an experienced two-wheeled rider — especially big heavy bikes such as Gold Wings or other touring models — you face a steep learning curve. That’s because trikes don’t behave anything at all like bikes. If you ride a trike like a two-wheeler, you will wreck before the Guardian Bell has time to ring. Don’t believe me?

Meet Dave from Texas. Dave was a family friend who rode two-wheelers for 65 years. It started with an Indian in the 1940s, then a Harley in the 1950s and he switched to Yamaha in the ’70s. His first Gold Wing was a 1983 GL1100, later upgrading to a GL1500 and then a GL1800. Dave has put more miles on a motorcycle than any man I know. For example, on September 11, 2001, Dave and a friend were on their Gold Wings in Canada.

The day before they rode through downtown New York City, missing tragedy by one day.

In 2008, my family began trying to convince Dave to think about a trike. Now in his early 70s, Dave came to our store (on his Gold Wing) for a test ride. “Now Dave,” we said, “trikes are different than bikes. You don’t put your feet down, you steer instead of lean.”

“I got it, I got it,” he retorted, and took off on the trike in our parking lot. Needing to turn, he pushed left, leaned left and went right into a ditch. He would have flipped if the trailer hitch stinger hadn’t caught on the concrete.

Dave’s plight is shared by others. Meet Royce, also from Texas.

Royce came to my store one day on his Valkyrie two-wheeler.

He’d decided to purchase a trike and wanted to take one of mine for a test ride. I said, “Remember, this trike will ride different than your Valkyrie. You steer instead of lean. And don’t forget to keep

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your feet up when you stop.”

Royce has shorter legs than the average touring bike rider.

He was used to straining to keep his big burly bike upright, and putting his feet down wasn’t something he did by thinking — it was instinct. So when Royce got on the trike and took off, I was nervous. At his first stop next to the road he suddenly decided to let a car pass and squeezed on the brakes. Instincts told him to jam his feet down onto the pavement, which he did. The trike fender caught his heel and then the tire rolled over the top of his right leg. It nearly jerked him to the ground. It took me and another person several minutes to get him unpinned.

These two gentlemen are merely examples. We had another person run into a pole in our parking lot. One rode into our building.

Several scraped up their trike bodies within the first day or two of ownership. The only thing they all had in common were their decades of riding experience.

Bottom line: trikes are safe. But an experienced two-wheel rider needs to take his or her time before twisting the throttle open on a three-wheeler. Take it from Dave, Royce and others — go slowly the first few days. Do not rely on your experience because it will deceive you.

HOW A TRIKE WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE If you do manage to get a trike out of the parking lot safely, I have some advice: Thank the good lord for whoever convinced you to ride one. While safety is primarily measured by the rider, you are far safer on a trike than a traditional motorcycle. Need proof?

Meet Horace, a customer of ours who was riding his trike down the freeway with his wife in the seat behind him as they rode. Up ahead, a police officer had pulled over an automobile.

As the laws in Texas require, Horace slowed down to 20 mph under the speed limit as he passed the officer. In the car behind them was a woman driving an automobile with her small child in the back seat. Apparently the child had dropped something on the floor and, reaching backward, the woman didn’t notice Horace slowing down. The front of her car plowed full speed right into

trike tracks the back of the trike.

My family heard the story firsthand a few days later as the tow truck delivered the remains of the trike to our shop. The rear-end body was smashed to pieces and nearly half of the fiberglass was torn off the conversion.

Then a miracle happened. Horace and his wife walked through the front door, completely unscathed. They were mystified by their own good fortune. “If we had been on that bike before it was converted to a trike, I hate to think what would have happened,” Horace repeated over and over. “It would have been a wreck you don’t walk away from.”

It took several weeks to repair Horace’s trike. During that time he would frequently stop by our store and talk with other customers about his wreck. It was an impressive sales pitch if I do say so myself.

Horace’s fortune is shared by others, like John, a customer of ours who was riding his trike from Austin to Houston after dark.

He was going 65 mph down the highway when a deer ran out directly in front of him. SMASH — the trike struck the deer head on. Its body flipped up over the corner of the windshield and then slammed directly onto the trunk.

Just as with Horace, John walked away unscathed. His trike, however, did not. The damage to repair was over $5,000. “I cannot believe I walked away from that,” John told me. “If I was on two wheels, I could be dead.”

Both John and Horace continued riding their trikes. No one has to tell them about the merits of trike safety. They experienced it first hand.

WHY TRIKES ARE SAFER Trikes aren’t safer than two-wheelers for just any reason; there’s the physics to back up my stories.

First, trikes are self-stabilized vehicles, meaning that you don’t have to keep them balanced at all times while starting, stopping, turning, swerving, backing, braking and parking. No need to balance means you have one less thing to concentrate on if you find yourself

in a tight spot.

Second, trikes can swerve at highway speeds while simultaneously braking. Hard braking mixed with a yank on the handlebars can spell disaster on a two-wheeler. A rider can brake hard or swerve, but not at the same time. Trikes are different.

Because you can put force into a turn without leaning the bike, a trike is much more capable of maneuvering around sudden road danger.

Third, it is possible for a trike to receive an external blow without flipping over. Remember the ATV trikes of the 1980s?

Trikes behave nothing like that. They have a low center of gravity which hugs the ground when turning — so much so that trikes are capable of being hit by an automobile and traversing along the pavement instead of flipping over. It’s not guaranteed, but definitely possible.

Fourth, trikes have greater visibility. This is especially true from

“Bottom line: trikes are safe. But an experienced two-wheel rider needs to take his or her time before twisting the throttle open on a three-wheeler. ” the front and back. Converting a motorcycle into a trike increases your width by several feet, meaning road traffic is more likely to see you than if you were just on a motorcycle. It’s common sense that more mass equals more visibility. Just as “Loud pipes save lives,” so too does a big rear end.

CONCLUSIONS In the end, trikes are no safer than the riders who guide them.

An experienced two-wheel rider can be humbled by a trike if he doesn’t allow time to relearn some things — just ask Dave and Royce. But all things considered, trikes are safer than motorcycles. In fact, they can be the difference between walking away from an accident and being carried away on a stretcher.

Just ask Horace and John.

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3—wheeled rides

MARK AND EFFIE LASOFF / PALM COAST, FLORIDA My wife Effie sitting on our 2008 trike, “BETTY,” at one of the many waterfalls we experienced in Greenville, S.C. during Wing Ding 35. We also rode the Blue Ridge Parkway and had great fun, even with all the rain.

CHUCK & TONI PRITCHARD / LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA Here’s Chuck & Toni Pritchard, #362311, of Leesville, La. with our 2012 GL1800 at the Motor Trike factory in Troup, Texas on August 2, 2013. I was thoroughly impressed by the level of customer service at this facility. Motor Trike is top notch in our book.

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PHILLIP AND JUDY STONE / CAMDEN, SOUTH CAROLINA This picture shows our trike, (Phillip and Judy Stone, #298914, S.C. District Directors from Camden, S.C.) and its part-time home, ready for a trip. The trike is a 2008 Champion kit on a charcoal grey 2005 GL1800 with a Wing Bling dash. The toy hauler is a 2006 Raptor that proudly declares it is home to a Gold Wing trike. We like to ride — last May we went 5,800 miles in 22 days to California and back on the trike — but we also use the toy hauler as a home base when we go to Florida in February.

RAY AND SUE BLANCHARD #257515 Freedom Ride 1. Photo taken at Flint Creek Water Park, Stone County, Miss. by Jody O’Hara.

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f e at u r e s

The Good Life My new Honda Gold Wing F6B

by Shawn Schmid

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his summer, I bought a new motorcycle. The bike is Honda’s newest addition to the venerable Gold Wing family — the F6B — and I love it. You can read all about it on Honda’s website, but I want to give you my first impression of the bike, along with its pros and cons. From one motorcycle lover to another, here is what I think of this great, new Honda Gold Wing.

I rode in a poker run during my 600-mile break-in period.

Most of the other riders were on Harleys, with several custom jobs, and one or two other Japanese brands. We had a great time riding in Southern California, just south of Los Angeles, and our route included some twisty roads on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

As I pulled up to a traffic light, one of the other riders slowed down next to me and said, “Man, that bike is poetry in motion.”

That sums up the F6B for me. It has the GL1800 engine, and as all Gold Wing riders and a lot of other folks already know, that engine cannot be beat. The only thing it doesn’t have is a loud exhaust sound, but torque and horsepower make the Gold Wing engine top-of-the-line equipment. The bodywork on the F6B is similar to the regular Gold Wing. The rear top case has been removed, so this new bike weighs 62 pounds less than its big brother, and accelerating out of the corners will make a believer out of any rider. The short windscreen looks really cool, and riders still have the good Honda audio system, but no rear speakers since we do not have that top case.

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“Can you forego reverse gear, cruise, ABS and a rear top case? If you do, I think you’ll be happy with an F6B, the Gold Wing’s new little brother. Scraping pegs may be an issue, because this bike leans in and out of corners even more precisely than the beloved Gold Wing, and as that other rider told me a couple weekends ago, this bike looks great doing it, too.”

There is no top case — a disadvantage for couples taking off for a weekend together. A passenger will probably not like the F6B as much as they like your other post-2001 Gold Wing 1800. The F6B has only the two roomy side bags for storage.

Customers can choose from only two colors, black or red, and we get a choice between standard and the deluxe edition. I got the deluxe, and so for an extra thousand dollars I have a center stand, self-canceling turn signals, a passenger back rest and heated grips. (I love heated grips! They are great when you are riding home after dark or riding to Daytona early in the season.) Finally, there is no reverse gear, and you cannot even buy ABS or cruise control. The missing reverse gear is not as big a deal to me as the cruise control, and one person on a Facebook F6B group said that ABS was a deal-breaker for him.

Can you forego reverse gear, cruise, ABS and a rear top case?

If you do, I think you’ll be happy with an F6B, the Gold Wing’s new little brother. Scraping pegs may be an issue, because this bike leans in and out of corners even more precisely than the beloved Gold Wing, and as that other rider told me a couple weekends ago, this bike looks great doing it, too.

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I’ve finished breaking her in now, and I’m so excited.

On Labor Day weekend I’m riding with a group of Southern California riders from Mexico to Canada in the Southern California Motorcycle Association’s (SCMA) 38th annual Three Flags Classic event. In preparation, I have changed the F6B a little bit. I added a Cee Bailey 11-inch windscreen, in a dark grey color. The 11-inch screen brings up the flow where it goes over my forehead, and now I can hear the radio better at speed.

I bought the Honda OEM headset and put it into a new fullface Nolan helmet, and it can become a 3/4 if you remove the chin bar. (Actually, due to the unusual convertible helmet, the J&M headset made especially for Nolan’s N-43 Trilogy helmets work better. I switched to that. You can detach with only three inches hanging from your helmet; it is very convenient.) I will attach Mick-O-Peg highway pegs as soon as they arrive, and then I think I will be set.

No matter if you ride a Gold Wing, Harley, BMW or other touring bike, I look forward to seeing you on the road. It’s beautiful outside, and I have a feeling that my new, black 2013 F6B is going to be my best bike, yet!

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The road to hana riding the beautiful hawaiian coastline

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t’s rare to meet someone who doesn’t want to travel to the Hawaiian islands at some point in their lifetime. That’s why when an opportunity presents itself, so many take the trip. If you get a chance to cruise on a bike while you’re there, well, that’s just more icing on the cake!

To make sure you get the most of the scenic offerings found in the 50th state, you can’t go wrong with the Road to Hana.

Found on the island of Maui, the Hana Highway — a trail that begins around Hawaii State Routes 36 and 360 — is a road filled with hairpin turns, one-lane bridges, narrow roads and some of the most gorgeous scenery one would expect to find among the islands. The Road to Hana showcases all that tourists dream of

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Hawaii being, with its inviting pools, cascading waterfalls, lush rain forests and multicolored, sandy beaches.

Some riders may find the Road to Hana a challenge when it comes to maneuvering their Gold Wings, but if you’re up to it, this is one that’s worth the effort. Taking in the scenery is at once relaxing and a great way to connect with the outdoors, and we’ve got the roadmap for must-stop destinations on this often-traveled path.

BEFORE RESETTING THE ODOMETER Gold Wings are a rare rental commodity in Maui, and spotting fellow aficionados doesn’t happen much. Even some die-hards have to opt to ride motorcycles with a little less mass that are

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a little easier to control going up and down the hills, what with making the tight turns and sharing some of the narrow roadways.

Harley-Davidson Road Kings and Street Glides come to mind for some of the best at handling the Hana Highway — you could even rent a scooter if you wanted, or pay to ship your Wing over (which is going to be pretty pricey). Check out Hula Hogs, Maui Harley-Davidson Rentals and Cycle City Maui to inquire about rentals, but regardless of your decision, you’ll be glad you chose Hawaii’s most respectfully famous route.

At the start of your journey — right off the 36 on the north side of Maui near Baldwin Park — is a welcome and necessary stop in the town of Pa’ia. Dubbed “Maui’s coolest little town,”

it’s the last spot to grab gas before heading to Hana. But gas isn’t the only thing that will get motorists going. Check out Sand and Sea (99 Hana Highway, Pa’ia), a gift shop specializing in all things Hawaii. Need a retro calendar featuring glamorous airline ads? Or maybe a tropical-inspired Christmas ornament to warm up your tree? How about a giant wood-carved sea turtle that’s bigger than a coffee table? You’ll find all of that here, along with more kitschy and classic souvenirs — no matter how big your “just in case” carry-on might be.

When you’re done, point your ride east on the 36, which will eventually turn into the 360, 330 and so on. There’s not much else to talk about in regards to directions, because it’s just one long road. wingworldmag.com

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f e at u r e s Also not to be missed — be it on the way to Hana, after making the extensive jaunt or even as a stand-alone destination — is Mama’s Fish House (799 Poho Place, Pa’ia). On the outskirts of Pa’ia and marked by signage crafted from an old fishing boat, Mama’s Fish House’s entryway dons pictures and autographs of visiting athletes and celebrities, and offers a scenic view of the ocean, which is accented by canoes and catamarans that beg to be climbed on and in, making for great photo opportunities.

What to order? The signature dish that keeps customers coming back is the Mahi Mahi stuffed with lobster and crab, and baked in a macadamia nut crust. Could that plate get any more Hawaiian?

Pair it with The Scorpion — a concoction of multiple types of rum — and you’ll be lightly toasted. On second thought, be a good road warrior and don’t drink and drive. Opt instead to crash at the Inn at Mama’s Fish House, with beachfront and garden cottages, and suites that ensure comfort and instant relaxation, or try a drink when you’re not hitting the road.

STARTING DOWN THE HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN Shortly after lunch, dinner or a good night’s rest, you may feel like catching a wave — or maybe watching others surf? Hookipa Park is a popular spot for windsurfers and on particularly windy days, it’s possible to catch amateurs trying to master the ocean and wind’s currents. For a gander at professionals, check out the champion competitions held here during the year.

Head a few miles east toward Hana, scoping out some of the natural wonders and one-off food shacks found along the highway. While many are worth a gander, travel on for a few miles to reach the Ke’anae Arboretum. By now, you’ll be ready to stretch your legs and this walk will take you off your bike for 30 minutes to an hour as you explore the park’s collection of some 150 species of native and introduced plant life and vegetation. (You can even see a few cars that fell in a ditch by the entrance. No lie, and also not uncommon throughout the

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islands in areas with steep roads.) The juxtaposition of Birds of Paradise next to a Mindanao gum trees and taro (whose root makes poi, a traditional Hawaiian dish that separates the natives from the neo-locals) is intriguing enough for wannabe botanists, as well as eye candy for photographers.

Not far from the arboretum is its namesake town, Ke’anae, which rests on a small peninsula as you approach mile marker 17. The town is a mix of areas that welcome visitors and some others that are opposed. Take a guess where you’ll see signs reading something to the effect of “Welcome — now leave.”

You’ll avoid that by making a slight left off the highway where the green sign directs you, and you’ll feel welcomed by the first parking area, underneath which is a shallow area where you can swim in the ocean. Further into the peninsula, see breathtaking and photographic action as waves splash against the sculptured rock formations. It’s quite a sight to watch the sea green, seemingly pure ocean water thrash the craggy surfaces.

A snack along the way to Hana can be found at Halfway to Hana, a no-gas pumps, no-restrooms shack serving cold drinks, shaved ice and is the home to the original banana bread. The friendly outposters are also helpful navigators should you miss any sights along the way.

HALFWAY THERE, BUT FULL OF MORE MUST-SEE SIGHTS The Upper Waikani Falls, also known as 3 Bears Falls, offer a nice look at nature between mile markers 19 and 20 that can only be described as “cute.” The waterfalls found here flow in a group of three (provided the area hasn’t gotten an excess amount of rain, then you may find yourself staring at a unified fall), with one big fall, one medium fall and, predictably, one small fall.

Far ther down the road, rider s will venture into Wai’anapanapa State Park. This one is also worth getting off the bike and taking a stroll. The area has lava rock formations,

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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a natural sea arch, a black sand beach and even a blowhole, but the highlights here are the caves. In fact, one particularly gory bit of lore is that back in the day, a king murdered his wife in the caves, discovering she was hiding here because he saw her reflection in the water. Fast-forward and each year, tiny red shrimp are born in the water, turning it a deep red and symbolizing the story.

A short distance before Hana is Hamoa Beach. Described as family-friendly, the 1,000-foot, crescent-shaped stretch of saltand-pepper sand is a great stopping point for catching some surf.

It is safe enough to swim here (though pay attention to and obey all posted warnings) and during the winter months, boarders can

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catch some serious waves. Also doable here are snorkeling, body surfing and scuba diving.

Entering into Hana offers up a treasure trove of must-see destinations. Swing by Hana Tropicals, a nursery specializing in native and exotic plant life that can be shipped anywhere in Maui — and the United States. Get educated at the Hana Cultural Center, which pays homage to the past by teaching and showing visitors how life was experienced in this barely touched part of Maui. Items you can find include poi boards, historical relics, quilts, fishing equipment, and also photos and imagery of things such as past residents and tsunami damage from 1946.

Scope out the Hana Lighthouse, which overlooks Hana Bay

at Ka-uika Head and also be sure to pick up some refreshments at the world-famous Hasegawa General Store. Seriously, this place may sell food and drinks, but it had a song written about it, so those must be some darn good vittles. While you’re at it, be sure to cruise by the eastern shore to catch a glimpse of Alau Island.

As your trip winds down, but the curves on the road itself continue, venture down to the Wailua Falls. These are considered some of the most attractive and most seen falls found on the Road to Hana. The surrounding rain forest perfectly frames the falls, which can drop some 80 feet. It is recommended that guests take the path (be careful of slipping — it can get very wet) to see them the best way possible: close up.

One of the hottest spots on the entire Road to Hana is all wet. The Pools of Ohe’o, also known as the Seven Sacred Pools, are found inside Haleakala National Park, Kipahulu. Cascading waterfalls connect these seven (OK, technically there are more than just seven) pools that have formed within the lush and crag-filled rocks. Jumping is a no-no in this area, though signage rarely stops daredevils from making an attempt.

But playing it safe and taking in the beauty of it all can be reward enough.

The Seven Sacred Pools are one of the biggest draws on the drive and can get crowded very quickly. Your best bet is to arrive early and also to take the walking trails down to one of the lower pools.

WRAPPING UP THE VOYAGE Though not recommended or even permissible by some rental companies (check your contract or ask the person giving you the keys), past where the Hana Highway ends, history buffs can visit the grave of aviator Charles Lindbergh, who died in 1974 at the age of 72. Lindbergh reportedly said he would rather spend two days in Hawaii than two months in a hospital bed in New York when he was stricken with lymphoma. Apparently, he got his wish.

At the end of the ride, you’ll have seen some of the best that Maui has to offer. From gorgeous beaches, soft sand and waterfalls, there’s quite a bit to take in. It’s definitely worth the trip. wingworldmag.com

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couple of months ago, GWRRA celebrated the 35th anniversary of Wing Ding in Greenville, S.C., where 9,000plus Members joined the celebration through the various events and activities planned to honor this long-standing event.

Not only is Wing Ding the largest Gold Wing tradeshow in the industry, but also, as we like to say, “The largest family reunion in the world.”

In 1978, GWRRA Founder Paul Hildebrand set out to gather all of the then-GWRRA family in one location for a weekend get-together of food, games, skill enhancement, shopping and, most importantly, camaraderie. Being that GWRRA was founded in Phoenix, Ariz., they felt it was appropriate to host the event here at a local resort named The Pointe. Paul recalls how as the night prior to the start of the event drew closer and closer to an end, he noticed from up in his room that there were still no Gold Wings in the parking lot. And, like any event host would, he began to wonder if anyone was actually going to show up. “It felt like time began to speed on by and the Sun had begun to quickly set,” Paul recalls. “I began to really worry when darkness came, until off in the distance I noticed what appeared to be a few motorcycle headlights. Then a few more, followed by a few more! The excitement began to set in because I knew Wing Ding

was being born.” When all was said and done, 647 attendees would participate in that very first Wing Ding.

Wing Ding would go on to spend its first three years in Phoenix, Ariz., followed by a couple of years in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

1984 marked the first year that Wing Ding began touring all over the United States making stops in Knoxville, Tenn.; Santa Clara, Calif..; Louisville, Ky. and other great destinations that would continue to draw out more and more attendees to the ever-growing events.

I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of both the planning and the on-site activities of Wing Ding since 2000, when it returned to Billings, Mont. for the second time, and the first word that came to my mouth was, “Wow!” To witness that many Members volunteer so much of their time and work so hard to put on an event of that size was both exciting and inspiring. I learned that Wing Ding was truly about Members giving their all to make sure Members had a great time in everything they did during the whole event.

Wing Ding is truly a celebration of just how great GWRRA is, and I can honestly say I can’t wait to see each and every one of you for Wing Ding 36 in Madison, Wis. Safe Travels! wingworldmag.com

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2013-2014 INTERNATIONAL COUPLE OF THE YEAR Tommy & Gayle Wilson Boones Mill, Virginia — Appalachian Region (N)

THIS YEAR’S REGION COUPLES Region A Dana & Jo Voight Region B Tim & Eileen Guile Region D Mike & Penny Kadinger Region E Mitchell & Susan Bence Region F Mike & Ruth Burke Region H Dale & Carleen Garrett Region I Mike & Janet Turner Region L Ron & Ruth Foster-Martin Region N Tommy & Gayle Wilson

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Wing Ding 35 Winners 2013-2014 International Couple of the Year ...........................................................................

Tommy and Gayle Wilson Boones Mill, Va. Appalachian Region (N)

2012 Chapter of the Year .......................................................................

AL- B Southeast Region (A)

2012 Recruiter of the Year ..........................................................................

Daily 50/50 .......................................................................

Connie Bustard ($2,832.50) Havelock, NB, Canada FRIDAY

Freda Rasnake ($2,335) Richlands, Va.

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1800 EXPERT

NEW 2012 GOLD WING

2013-2014 International Directors of the Year ...........................................................................

Daniel C. Davis

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Larry Stiles

MEDIC FIRST AIR INTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR

Rex Prince, Region A

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1800 NOVICE

1st — Brian Earle 2nd — Jim Haggart 3rd — Daniel Wheat 1500 EXPERT

1st — Jerry Cowan 2nd — Scott Johnson 3rd — Jesse Spivey 1500 NOVICE

1st — Phillip Kozlowski 2nd — Richard Baker 3rd — John Britz OPEN CLASS EXPERT

MOTORIST AWARENESS MA COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR

1st- Lisa Hecker

Nate & Danelle Kinion, FL District

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1st — Ron Litwiller, ON-E/Region K TEAMS

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1st — Scott & Patty McKenna 2nd — Todd & Sheila Meadows 1800 NOVICE

1st — Bobby & Lori Bryant 2nd — Michael & Dixie Hirsh 3rd — Doug & Lynn Kerst 1500 EXPERT

1st — Scott & Beve Johnson 2nd — Jerry & Lois Cowan 1500 EXPERIENCED

1st — Todd & Sheila Meadows

Poker Run .....................................................................

1st — $500 — Christine Curry 2nd — $250 — Thomas Mitchell 3rd — $100 — Lonny Hunter 4th — $50 — Alice Surette 5th — $25 — Anne Greer 6th — $25 — Regina Faithfull 7th — $25 — Ron Houghton 8th — $25 — Richard Lawton

James Elam, Richmond, Ky. ROADSMITH TRIKE CONVERSION KIT

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Ann Rasmussen, Strafford, Wis. J&M ARAI HIS & HER HELMET SET

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BUSHTEC GL QUANTUM TRAILER

Brenda Jennings

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LARGEST DISTRICT IN ATTENDANCE (Percentage)

South Carolina (19.42%)

LARGEST DISTRICT IN ATTENDANCE (Number)

Florida (434)

YOUNGEST RIDER MALE Cody Griffin (22) Murfreesboro, Tenn.

YOUNGEST RIDER FEMALE

Tammy Hollingsworth (44) Huntsville, Ala. OLDEST RIDER (MALE) David Brasmer (91) Rock Island, Ill. OLDEST RIDER (FEMALE) Betty Thornton (79) Des Moines, Iowa YOUNGEST CO-RIDER Bradsen Whitefield (8) Calif.

OLDEST CO-RIDER

Ruby Valentine (81) Knoxville, Tenn.

YOUNGEST SIDECAR PASSENGER

Jacob Micheals (17) Orlando, Fla. OLDEST SIDECAR PASSENGER Liz Sluder (66) Bloomington, Ind. LONG DISTANCE RIDER MALE

Con Williams (2,882) Surrey, BC, Canada LONG DISTANCE RIDER FEMALE

Carol Collins (1,065.8) Victoria, Texas LONG DISTANCE TWO-UP

Con & Pat Williams (2,882) Surrey, BC, Canada INTERNATIONAL LONG DISTANCE INDIVIDUAL

Peter Moore (13,410) New Plymouth, NZ INTERNATIONAL LONG DISTANCE COUPLE Peter & Janis Moore (13,410) New Plymouth, NZ

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1st — Pete Boody — TN-M 2nd — David W. McDonley — IN-G2 GL1000 Touring .............................................................................

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1st — Bobby & Arleen Webb — AR-D

GL1800 Trike Show .............................................................................

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1st — Marcellus Hodge — OH-H2

Trailer Class Show .............................................................................

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Trailer Class with Trike Custom .............................................................................

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1st — Rafael Rodriguez — FL 2nd — Yvon Be’ Ru Be’ — Quebec, CAN Special Show ............................................................................

1st — Jim and Alvalin Woddul — TX-T 2nd — Dale Mooney — KS-F 3rd — Ralph Clayton — CO-I

Airbrush Class: All Gold Wings/Valkyries, Trikes, sidecar rigs ............................................................................

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Dining in Madison, Wisconsin

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unmatched dedication to sustaining local providers, as well as a commitment to using seasonal and local ingredients to round out their menus. An added bonus? The sheer abundance of ethnic restaurants can have you going on a culinary adventure without ever stepping on an airplane. Let’s take a closer look.

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f fine dining is what you seek, the Greater Madison area dining scene has an extraordinary selection. From James Beard awardwinning restaurants with haute cuisine menus to budget-friendly food carts, you can experience Madison’s farm-to-table concept at any price.

Brimming with freshness and variety, Madison is a great foodie destination. Why? Aside from our Midwestern warmth and welcoming hospitality, Madison-area restaurants have an

FARMERS’ MARKETS AND ORGANIC FARE One of the main reasons for this focus on farm-to-table stems from Madison as the home to the Dane County Farmers’ Market, the largest producers-only farmers’ market in the United States.

Operating since 1972, the market boasts locally grown favorites including eggplant, corn, sausage and, of course, endless varieties of cheese. The market is also filled with seasonal flowers and plants as well as homemade breads, salsas, dips and honey.

What makes the market unique, though, is the atmosphere.

On Saturdays, vendors surround the outer ring of the Capitol Square with their stalls bursting with wares. On Wednesday, a smaller version of the market is held on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., also in downtown Madison. Both venues are home not only to great food, but also great people. Street performers, college students and families all mesh effortlessly as the area overflows with a vibrant and jubilant group. Rain or shine, the market goes on outdoors from April through November. In the colder months, the market heads indoors. It is a truly “don’t miss” attraction. wingworldmag.com

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f e at u r e s ETHNIC VARIETY Although Madison’s population is 233,000, one might feel they are in a much bigger urban area based on the vast variety of cuisine from nearly every nation. State Street is a great place to experience Madison’s vibrant food culture. A hot spot for students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, this pedestrian-only street links the University campus with the Capitol Square. This one-mile stretch includes an impressive 60 restaurants and 20 sidewalk cafes. In only a few short blocks you can find authentic Mediterranean, Turkish, Nepalese, African, Greek and many other cuisines.

Of course, the dedication to ethnic fare extends beyond State Street with other ethnic food available all throughout our region.

Taste Jamaican, Indian and Peruvian food at Inka Heritage. No need to get out your passport in order to experience worldinspired cuisine; Madison’s eclectic blend of restaurants offers seemingly endless dining opportunities.

and everything in between — visit Bluephie’s, Market Street Diner and Hubbard Avenue Diner. All of these exceptional venues are locally owned and committed to providing the best ingredients, atmosphere and service to our visitors.

Looking for fine chocolates to give as gifts or savor on your own? Pay a visit to Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier and Candinas Chocolatier where sweet treats are made fresh locally and enjoyed universally. Or, try Chocolaterian Cafe, home to Christine’s Toffee which was a 2011 Emmy Awards swag bag exclusive!

For more information on dining options in Madison, check out our extensive listings online at Visitmadison.com/restaurants.

SWEET TREATS While in town make sure to save room for dessert. Visitors to the Dairy State have never had it sweeter. We suggest you start on State Street at Kilwins, where you can enjoy everything from taffy to toffee, fudge and chocolate, plus caramel-laden treats including apples, corns and brittles.

You can’t make a trip to Wisconsin without indulging while you’re here, and you won’t want to miss our finest dairyinspired product: ice cream. Thankfully, we have endless varieties for you to try at numerous locations throughout the city.

Ella’s Deli & Ice Cream Parlor is a children’s wonderland complete with a circus atmosphere, flying puppets and a moving toy railroad overhead. Outside, enjoy Madison’s only full-sized carousel, open seasonally to the young and the young-at-heart.

Another don’t-miss destination is the Daily Scoop, home to the University of Wisconsin’s own Babcock Ice Cream.

You can sample this sweet treat at three different locations: Babcock Hall, Union South or UW Memorial Union, where you can enjoy your ice cream while sitting lakeside at the student Union Terrace.

O r, c h o o s e t o i n d u l g e i n gourmet cupcakes at Daisy Café and Cupcakery where the flavor combinations are endless. For an amazing array of specialty pies — from key lime to Oreo wingworldmag.com

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free classifieds Visit Gwrra.org/messageboards/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, email, state or province.

by email to editor@gwrra.org. To help assure inclusion, please include “Classified” or “Classifieds” in the subject line of an email.

Deadline is the fourth Friday of the month approximately two months before the issue’s cover date. Ads run one month on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Late-arriving ads are held for a succeeding issue.

Type or print written entries and send to “Classified Ads,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or

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

DEALERS WOWMotorcycles.com BUY-SELL-TRADERENT. Highest prices paid for clean bikes!

America’s largest independent dealer of used bikes, (600+ in stock).Always huge inventory of quality Wings and other Touring bikes. Coast-to-coast pickup and delivery. Now RENTING GL18’s and Trikes! Check us out at www.wowmotorcycles. com or call 800-572-3720.

Motorcycles 1989 Honda Gold Wing GL1500 for sale.

Wineberry in color. 73,000 original miles. One owner. Garage kept. Luggage rack. Wind wings.

C.B. FM/tape. Reverse. Floorboards. Spoilers top and bottom. Tulsa windshield. Passenger arm rest. Driver backrest. Bike cover. Seat covers.

Passenger audio controller. Trunk lights. Drink holders (Butler). Trailer hitch. Honda shop manual.Timing belts replaced.Triple turn downs.

New tires. Never down. Call Charles Garrison.

Home phone 606-862-9413. Cell 321-266-6546.

Asking $4,000. London, KY. 2001 1800 Gold Wing motorcycle. Exc. condition.

Many extras. Backrest, chrome luggage rack.Taller windshield, plus stock windshield. New tires, CB, pass. floor boards, arm rests, radio, vanity mirror, two covers, plus many extras. Always garaged.

One owner, color RED. Asking price $10,500.

702-648-9075 or 702-592-8667.

2008 GL1800 (maroon) 80k, sound pkg, frt fender ext, CB radio, Utopia back rest, beautiful pin stripping, extra chrome, never been down, stored in heated garage unless ridden. Asking $15,500.00. Price has been reduced. Please contact Bud 308-530-4068.

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2004 GL1800, red, cb, back rest, fog lights, lights on trunk and bags, cruise pegs, trailer hitch, highway box, GPS, trunk rack, garage kept. 100,000 Miles. $12,000. Call 706-781-9791

accessories. Excellent condition, garage kept, never down.All goes for $10,000. Pics avail upon request.

Call or text: 573-724-7307 or email mwade@ bruceoakley.com. New Madrid, MO.

1999 GL 1500 SE for sale. 49,000 miles $8,500.00 price mint condition stored in garage year round.

Anniversary edition, color white. New tires 2012.

Call Scott Ikle 517-231- 8315. jennymule03@ yahoo.com Charlotte, Michigan

1997 GL1500 SE Pearl Black, rare color, only made one year. 155K miles Many extras including trailer hitch, trunk rack, back rest. Well maintained, one owner. Call Mike at 513-479-5402. Lebanon, Ohio

2001 GL1800. Illusion Red w/ pin-striping. Includes trailer hitch, Baker Air Wings, lots of chrome upgrades including trunk rack and tail pipes. Also includes full weather-proof cover and 2 matching helmets w/intercom system. Always garaged and well-maintained.Asking $9,000. Call (585)968-9979.

Western NY 2006 GL 1800 dark red-7,500 mi-perfect cond. w/2006 hannigan conv. running boards, whale tail, chrome wheels, lighting package w/ring of fire & fog lights, all trike take off parts plus complete set of aluminum wheels & tires — other misc. xtras. $26,500.00 John at dbljent@yahoo.com 864-8368640 Greenville,S.C. 1997 GL1500SE. Two-tone Candy Apple Red. 18,000 original miles with color matched BUSHTEC Turbo II Plus trailer — both for $8,500.00! Always garage kept and covered.

Pictures available. Paul at 214-725-9766.

1995 GL 1500SE w/ 2007 CSC conv. Two-tone red, 70k miles, garage kept. Chrome wheels, aux fuel tank, highway pegs, and much more. $14,500.

Detailed list and pics avail via digitalrancher@gmail. com or (520) 270-2680.Tucson, AZ. 2003 GL1800 PearlYellow w/matching 2008 Aluma customized trailer. 133kmi, fresh Elite lll tires, new battery, lots of chrome, backrests, armrests, many

2002 GL1800 ABS, Illusion Blue. 42,100 miles, CB, backrest, floorboards, trailer hitch, vented windshield, 2 covers, service manual, hitch mount cooler.Always garaged. $11,250 Matching Adventure Sports Product SST trailer, carpet, spare tire, $2,200. rjsplitt@comcast.net or 720-981-9161 2007 Honda Gold Wing 64K Silver w/matching Insta-trike & Bushtec Quantum GL trl.All inclusive $28,800. Garage kept. Completely air brushed w/ space program theme, loaded w/light show quality lights & chrome, won light show at Americade 2 years running. many extras, pics available. Call 813 817-1256 or jhudd8@verizon.net.

2001 GoldWing GL1800 original mileage — 13,526 Illusion Red new tires, fog lights, front fender extension Kuryakyn back rest and highway pegs CD Player Dealer maintained, Some Extras Price - $11,500 Bob 603-635-2320 grandmaworm@ comcast.net 1997 1500 SE red 65k miles, compufire alternator, Power Park center stand, many Kuryakyn accessories and two J&M headsets, includes trailer hitch, $6500. Email jpcpa@optonline.net or 732928-5758 NJ. 2012 Audio/Comfort Gold Wing blue & silver with 11,200 miles. Price: $19,995.00,Accessories include: Tulsa Windshield, Wind Wings, CB, Trailer Hitch, Highway Pegs, & Adjustable Passenger Pegs. Cargo

classifieds Trailer 25 cu. ft. for $1200.00 Call: 806-789-9094 2004 GL1800 w/Champion conv. Candy Black Cherry w/matching customized Cyclemate cargo trailer. Always garaged w/covers for both. Has EZ-Steer, ring-of-fire, pulsating show and hyperlites, CD, CB, AM/FM, WX. Additional chrome & accessories. All riding gear inc. Gerbings & summer jackets. Asking 25K. Lou (253)4746032, lsm@nventure.com pics avail.Tacoma,WA Have a 2001 1800 Gold Wing for sale,always keep inside.Bike is in fantastic shape and runs great. Only has 25,300 mil. asking $10,000.

Contact Rick 740-369-9270 eagle01ak@aol.com 2012 GL1800 BLUE/GREY 17K mi prem. sound, heat seat/grips, IPod, baker hand wings, bevholder, luggage rack, Rivco trailer hitch, 2-piece windshield, new OEM windshield, chrome front fender extension, centramatic wheel balancers, footrests, new rear tire, Delivery 200 mi +/- by mutual agreement. $22,000 OBO gene.colclasure@gmail.com.

405 269-0999.

2005 Honda Valkyrie RUNE NRX1800, Black Cherry Metallic, Consistent bike show winner, one owner, chrome wheels, chrome Windvest windshield, Corbin 2-up seat with passenger backrest, and original solo rider seat, Chrome passenger floorboards, 4,500 miles. A true collectors motorcycle. $25,500. E-mail for pictures ridingonashadow@comcast.net or call 717.512.4361 in Penna.

1983 Honda CB450A two speed automatic.

Black, 6K miles, new tires and battery, rest is original. Penna. inspection until 6 / 2014. Runs great. Reduced to $1,900 717-938-4301 or email amyoutzy@comcast.net 2010 GL1800 Gold Wing. Like new, very clean. 3800 miles, red, air bag/GPS model, always garaged, all factory stock, no damage. Asking 23K, Contact Steve @ 951-695-5547 or 951234-4655 or msdeluz@yahoo.com 58K mile. Black. One owner. CB, LED lighted spoiler, driver backrest, passenger armrests, ring of fire, rotor covers asking $20,000 call Dave at 812-729-7762 or email dave.miller@twc. com. Pics available. SW Indiana

Trikes 2009 Honda Gold Wing California Side Car Trike 19,500 miles. Loaded with chrome and lights with 2010 Escapade Elite Trailer with complete accessory package. Cherry Red Mint condition $30,000 firm 918-429-8871 Alfred Smith 2006 Honda GL1800 w/ Champion Trike conv. plus color matched Burgundy color Cycle

Mate cargo trailer. Heated grips & seat, EZ steer, pin stripe, much more. $24,750 EXCELLENT condition! 23,900 miles. Cliff (512) 745-2017 or cnberryrver@att.net Austin, TX

Steve @ steju68@aol.com Just triked my 2012 red GL1800, have all parts for sale all or part. only 5,000 miles on parts. send inq. to jimkeens1@verizon.net or call 1-800-254-6585.

2001 Gold Wing motor trike. 21,340 miles.

New wsw/vent, tires, brakes, utopia backrest, Kuryakyn arm rests, cup holders, trunk rack, trailer hitch, light bar, well maintained — $18,400. Barnwelljerry@yahoo.com

I have all back end parts from 2007 GL1800, also front end triple tree, also rivco hitch 352-7515203 villages@embarqmail.com

2008 GL 1800 Trike, with Motor Trike w/ independent rear, Caliente Red, always garaged, treated with T.L.C. extras to make comfortable, 17,500 miles. $27,500 903-521-8433 Jimmie Lindale, TX

Trailers and Sidecars 1994 Bushtec Turbo 2 cargo trailer. Has new tires and lid shocks. Loaded with extras.

Cooler with cover, trailer cover, spare tire and wheel, knock-off hubs, interior light, carpeted interior, trailer bra, garment bag in lid. Excellent condition. $3,000. Will consider offers. Can deliver anywhere. Pictures upon request. Please call 937-478-8779 2003 Escapade cargo trailer Like new custom paint to match 1500SE candy red. Spoiler w/ break light, chrome wheels w/spare, cooler pkg, chrome tongue, garment bag, stone guard, carpet, mud flaps, interior light. $1,600.00.Winston. 601854-6869 or wparish001@aol.com. Pelahatchie, MS. 39145 2012 Time Out Deluxe Camper. Used only 1 trip.

Has air conditioning stand and cooler package, front door awning, extra light bar, aluminum wheels and new spare tire. $4500 firm. Call Dave at 903-469-0116 or email d_lepine@yahoo.com “Price reduced” Excellent buy cycle mate cargo trailer $650.00 call and lets talk 336-835-3532 Lowell NC

Parts and Accessories 1993 GL1500 All rear parts from trike conversion. New tire on rim. Candy Apple Red. $600 Firm. Contact Bill: 330-206-5955 or bjcat1@aol.com.

Hartco saddle black for Gold Wing GL1500 black vinyl. Brand new. $300. George 716-8255809. NY 1993 Black Aspencade take-off parts from trike converted in 1996. Bike had less than 10K at the time. Parts have been launguishing in my barn ever since & are in great condition. Saddle bags, rear wheel, shocks. Any reasonable offer. Email

2008 New Steering Head for 1800, $50, 2004 Used Low Miles Steering Head for1800, $25. Plus shipping. Bob 603-448-3707 NH or harryr70@ hotmail.com 2012 GL 1800 White All Rear Parts From Trike Conversion, All New Parts. Saddle Bags with Lights, Rear End, Etc. Can Send Pictures. $800.

Plus Shipping. Call Bob 603-448-3707 NH or Email harryr70@hotmail.com 2005 30th Anniversary Gold Wing seat and Utopia backrest (installed). Spare back cover.

Will fit 2001-2011 Gold Wings. Used one season, excellent condition. Pictures on request. $250.00 plus shipping cost. indgaco@ptd.net 2006 Gold Wing parts from conversion, Black Cherry saddlebags w/ lights, good tire rim, trailer hitch, wiring mud (lap with lights) $500.00 614855-1115 OH

Miscellaneous Garmin Zumo 550 GPS bluetooth, waterproof, vibration proof,MP3 music player, JPEG picture viewer,route sharing,resettable fuel gauge. Also the XM satellite radio with mounting brackets and wiring.$450 (319) 759-1566.

1970 Ford XL 2 Door Convertible, Red with white top,White interior,V8 390 2 BRL carb,A/TP/S-Cruise Control, Disc frt brakes, Factory A/C ,89.5 K original miles, engine freshened at 85.5K, AM/FM radio with cassette,Very clean and well taken care of , Stored in heated garage, Excellent Road and Parade Car. Phone Bud at 308-530-4068.

Pigeon Forge Tn. Log Cabin rental by private owner 5BR 5BA — sleeps up to 16. Movie Theater room, Rec room. 3-day min. rental. Ideal to share with 5 or 6 couples. Check website (thebigfootlodge.com) or VRBO #3471921 also on Facebook. 1-865-325-9009

Wanted Wanted: a trailer to pull behind my Gold Wing Trike. I am a new touring biker, so I don’t know everything out there, but would like to find a suitable trailer for sale. I want a good used production model, not a home-made trailer. William (Bill) Sprenkle Washington, NC 27889 252-946-2386

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UPCOMING events We list only GWRRA-sponsored and supported functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information.

For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit online 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.

national and international events FEBRUARY/MARCH 2014. A three-week tour of New Zealand, organized and escorted

by Members of Chapter NZ-A. For more details, contact Ron Meiklen at vault@clear.net.nz.

DISTRICT EVENTS SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2013. The PA DISTRICT CONVENTION is being held at the Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center in Gettysburg, PA [(717) 334-8121]. The theme is “Goldwinger’s Olympics, 2013”. Please send reservations to: Dana and Danise Hartle, D.D., 124 Apple Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767 or email: dmhartle@ comcast.net. Reservation cut-off date is August 26, 2013. Information available at gwrrapadist.org.

SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2013. KANSAS DISTRICT CONVENTION at the Fairground in Abilene, KS. Lots of history in Abilene! For info, contact GarryVanBuskirk at (316) 321-0896 or triketalk@ hotmail.com or see the Kansas District Newsletter.

SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2013. The 28th annual Southern Illinois Ride-In will be held at the DuQuoin State fairgrounds, DuQuoin, IL. Join us for food, fun, dirty bingo, scenic rides around Southern Illinois, games, apple dumplin’ rides, motorcycle flea market, hot breakfast Saturday morning, and more! Rally pin for first 200 registrations. Two $100 cash drawings if pre-registered by Sept 3rd. Camping on-site, plus nearby motels. Hosted by southern Illinois Chapters. Call Steve Schlager at (618) 985-6687 for more info.

SEPTEMBER 26-28,2013. NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT’s 30th Annual Rally—a Mardi Gras party

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To submit event information, emaill editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. To help assure inclusion, please include “Event” or “Events” in the subject line of an email. ***To best understand the EVENTS SUBMISSIONS 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.***

in Concord, NC! New “guided” and “unguided” riding tours, NASCAR tours, gold mining, on-site camping and much more. Thursday night Bike Parade welcomed in historic Concord; evening of entertainment, ice cream and shopping. Inside/ outside vendors (largest this side of Mississippi River), Rider Ed and LT seminars, NC Drill Team Performance,Top Gun, Bike Show, and more! Full reg. includes chance to win $10,000; must be present to win. For more info, visit Gwrranc.org or contact NC DDs Andrew andVickie Butcher at (336) 861-7140 or ncdd111213@aol.com.

SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2013. IOWA DISTRICT CONVENTION at the Honey Creek Resort State Park/Rathbun Lake in Moravia, IA. GWRRA Lodge Room Rate is $79, plus tax [(877) 6773344; honeycreekresort.com). Registration cost is a free will cash donation, then you’ll ride through the scenic area of south-central Iowa. We’ll have several raffle items, such as tires, weekend getaways, etc. And, of course, we’ll have food!

You can pre-register online at GWRRA-Iowa. com. Payment due at the convention. For more info, contact DDs Lonnie and Diane Borseth at (319) 631-8680 or borseth2wings@gmail.com.

OCTOBER 10-12, 2013. VIRGINIA DISTRICT’s “Rally in the Valley” at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, VA. Lots of FUN, food, vendors and entertainment! This year’s theme is “VIRGINIA IS FOR RIDERS”. For details, contact Dennis Weston at dweston6@Verizon.net or (757) 416-8479 or visit gwrrava.org.

OCTOBER 17-19, 2013. MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT CONVENTION. We’re going to the beautiful beaches of Gulfport, MS to the Courtyard Marriott, Beachfront. (Special room rates; rates increase after September 1. Our theme is “Disco Wings”. Come join the fun and experience ARC, ERC,Trike course,Amazing Team Challenge, Drill

Team Exhibition, vendors, games, seminars,Talent Show, Lighted Bike Parade, Bike Show, Disco Party and much, much more! Grand prize of $2,000 cash, 50/25/25 drawing. For more info, visit miss. gwrra-regiona.org or contact Bobby Bryant at (601) 919-0920 or rbigdog4@aol.com.

OCTOBER 25-27, 2013. ARIZONA DISTRICT CONVENTION. Join us for the “Returning to Tucson” Arizona District Convention to be held in the modern and vibrant city of Tucson…with great scenery and sights. There’ll be education and fun seminars, vendors with “safety chrome”, games, bike light show and judging, all the usual… and MORE! Host hotel with a special rate of $70 is the Hilton Tucson East [(800) 445-8667; Group Code: GWRR13].Visit the AZ website at gwrraaz.com/district for info and registration form.

Schedule of events to be posted soon! For more info, contact Chuck Liberty at (520) 883-7883.

CHAPTER EVENTS SEPTEMBER 13-14, 2013. TN-C’s “Wings Across Tennessee”. For more info, contact Tom Jarrell at (423) 383-0339 or Richard Pendleton at (423) 245-8484.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013. IA-E’s “Chicken Run”.

Enjoy nice scenic ride, meet new friends, enjoy lunch and fun games to be played. Registration at 9 a.m. at the Danville, IA Community Center. For more info, contact CDs Linda and Mike Huppenbauer at (319) 758-1134 or huppwingers@ gmail.com or Activity Coordinators Gary and Val Duckstein at (319) 752-5758 or garyvalduck@mediacombb.net.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013. MAD Event, in Cummings, GA hosted by Chapter GA-D. For more information please contact Mike Spaulding 678756-2920 or email mikespaulding@bellsouth.net.

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ANNUAL GWRRA PARTY AND CONVENTION JULY 2 through JULY 5, 2014. WING DING 36 IN MADISON, WISCONSIN. 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) 5812500 (Phoenix area) to register now.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2013. Classic Poker Run and Picnic hosted by GWRRA Chapter VA-A. Registration is from 9-10:30am at Manassas Honda, 9105 Mathis Ave, Manassas, VA, and is $20/pp. (Pre-register and save $5.) Flyer and registration form available at gwrravaa.org. For more info, contact CD Mary O’Connor at (703) 378-3873 or director@gwrravaa.org.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013. CA-1Z’s 17th Annual 8 Ball Poker Run and Ride. Starting at Cycle Gear in Temecula, CA. At registration, coffee and donuts available to tide you over for taking our ride over the beautiful hills and valleys and on to our final destination—Rainbow Oaks Cafe and Park. Chairs and tables provided. Grand prizes, raffles, food (included), games and 50/25/25 drawings will round out the day’s activities. For additional info, contact CD Ginger Merritt at (951) 285-3597 or gmerritt@gmail.com.

great chili, 50/50 drawing, poker walk, people games and the fabulous Arizona Drill Team. Plus, shop RideNow for some great deals on new and used Gold Wings, the new F6B and accessories.

For further information, contact Jim Oliver at Chapterazr@gmail.com or call (623) 694-6356.

JANUARY 9-11, 2014. Maryland District’s WinterThing in Ocean City, MD. This year’s theme is “Wild World of Sports.” The event takes place at the Clarion Resort Fontainebleau.

Events include a Thursday night ice cream social, our famous Friday night theme dance, Saturday night banquet, loads of seminars and tons of fun!

We have daily 50/50s, grand prize and Rider Ed

raffles. Please visit us at www.gwrra-md-district. org or contact Ray Hartman at 240-435-0559 or email at racingnwinging@msn.com APRIL 3-5, 2014. Alabama District Convention’s Roman the Bay in Mobile,AL.We will be at the Ashbury Hotel & Suites where everything is on one site. Vendors, games, seminars, lighted bike parade, toga costume contest, talent show and much more. Grand prize of $1000.00. Buy $1 tickets for a chance to win one of three Garmin Zumo 665s to be given away at closing ceremonies. For hotel and registration information contact Robert Brown 205-9488991 or brownie43@bellsouth.net.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013. CA-1V’s VRUN 5 in at Cycle Gear Victorville, CA; ends at Maxwell’s in Apple Valley, CA (free grub and prizes). Choose rides: Scenic and twisty road through the mountains OR Cruise historic Route 66. Registration by Sept. 9, $15 (Member); after, $17. First 100 entries get ride pins! For more information, call (760) 245-9218. All bikes welcome!

NOVEMBER 16, 2013. Chapter AZ-R, Region F’s Annual Chili Fest/Fundraiser. Starts at 11am at RideNow Powersports/Peoria, located at 8546 W. Ludlow Dr., Peoria, AZ. Come enjoy some

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HALL OF FAME (Recruited more than 100 new GWR R A Members)

ALLEN, DONALD....................... FAIRFIELD, CA

HUMPHREY, ROBERT........CLARKSVILLE, AR

SHARP, GAYLORD................SIOUX FALLS, SD

BIBLE MIKE.....................................LAFAYETTE, IN

HUTCHENS, JIM........... PLEASANT VIEW, TN

SHRADER, ROBERT.........SAN ANTONIO, FL

BOLDT, CLARA................................TOLEDO, IA

HUTCHENS, SHIRRIN.PLEASANT VIEW, TN

SIMMONS, WILLIAM...............NEWBERN, TN

CARSON, JOHN..................JACKSONVILLE, IL

JOHNSON, ED................................. BRISTOL, VA

SMITH, BRUCE........................ST THOMAS, ON

CARTER, DAVID.................. CRYSTAL LAKE, IL

JOHNSON, LINDA......................... BRISTOL, VA

SMITH, STEVEN.......................................YORK, SC

COLEMAN, CHARLES.TRAVELERS REST, SC

KNUDTSON, KAREN..........MASON CITY, IA

COLLINS, JIMMY...............GREEN VALLEY, AZ

KNUDTSON, RONALD.....MASON CITY, IA

SWANSON, LLOYD.OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

DODD, JOSH..........................HOKES BLUFF, AL

KOLASKE, NEAL....................MILWAUKEE, WI

DODD, KACEY.....................HOKES BLUFF, AL

LANTZ, CHARLES...................WOOSTER, OH

ELLIOTT, KIRK.......................... KAMLOOPS, BC

LEWIS, EDWARD....................CONCORD, NH

FISHER, STEVEN..............HUTCHINSON, MN

LEWIS, JUDITH.........................CONCORD, NH

FOX, RONALD........................CHEYENNE, WY

LYMAN, KIT...........................................HEMET, CA

GOINS, SHERWOOD.............DRY CREEK, LA

MCNABB, CHARLES.........SPRINGFIELD, MO

GRANT, KEN.............................PENSACOLA, FL

MYTINGER, DAVID..........INDIANAPOLIS, IN

WAER SR, ALLAN..................MESHOPPEN, PA

GREER, KARLA......................JONESBORO, GA

PANTER, JIM...................................CANTON, OH

WHITE, KIRBY..........................BURGOON, OH

HEAP KEVIN................................HANOVER, MN

PRESTON, JOHN.....................KNOXVILLE, TN

WILLIAMS, BOYCE....HOLIDAY ISLAND, AR

HEWITT, DAVID.....................................MESA, AZ

RASMUSSEN, DELORES.MINNEAPOLIS, MN

WILSON, JOYCE..........................GADSDEN, AL

HOLTON, DEAN....................LOUISBURG, NC

RENNICK, BOB.......KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC

WILSON, KERRY.........................GADSDEN, AL

HOWELL JR, RICHARD.ALBUQUERQUE, NM ROBERTS, LOGAN.................CHANDLER, AZ

ZAKRAJSEK, MARTIN..........RICHLAND, WA

TABER, FRANK........... PORT ORCHARD, WA TAYLOR, HOWIE.......... WESLEY CHAPEL, FL TAYLOR, JOHN..................JOHNSTOWN, CO THAYER, GARY............... MCDONOUGH, GA TOWNSLEY, RICHARD......HARLINGEN, TX VAILLANCOURT, MICHEL...CANTERBURY, NH

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Harold Campbell GWRRA # 149082 Columbus, MT

Thomas Fisk GWRRA # 320007 Sacramento, CA

Felipe Martinez GWRRA # 098712 San Antonio, TX

George Carr GWRRA # 140606 Bonne Terre, MO

Thomas Klock GWRRA # 152730 Spring Valley, CA

Rose Martinez GWRRA # 098712-01 San Antonio, TX

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RULES FOR 2013 “Where’s Wingy” Contest For GWRRA Members: WIN $50!

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

Follow these instructions: Find Wingy (shown here).

Next: 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 20th, 2013.

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 23; the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone.

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MISSOURI D/D JACKSON MO-B SPRINGFIELD MO-B2 SEDALIA MO-G JEFFERSON CITY MO-I JACKSON MO-K KANSAS CITY MO-O O’FALLON MO-P SULLIVAN MO-R CABOOL MO-T JOPLIN MO-W HARRISBURG MO-W2 ST PETERS MO-X NEOSHO MO-Z ST LOUIS

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

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

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

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INDONESIA

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word search puzzle

You’ve decided that — one day — you’re going to be sure to ride your Gold Wing in every single state in the U.S.A. So as you drink your morning coffee on the porch one weekend and daydream about that day, you decide to see if you can list all the states in alphabetical order. Search here to see the first 20 you’ve come up with so far. Look for the Answer Key in November’s issue.

Puzzle created by Wing World Technical Contributor Howard Halasz.

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answers to september 2013 word search puzzle answer key for september 2013 wordsearch puzzle

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readers’ rides

readers’ rides

2009 GL 1800 This photo was taken in Banff National Park in Canada. As a retirement gift, my wife (Sue) encouraged me to take a six-week solo trip through 20 states, 20 national parks and temperatures from 40° to 106°. My 2009 GL 1800 has 23,000 miles on it. Nearly half of those were from my trip this summer. Merv Auchtung, Holland, MI. GWRRA #357319

2002 GOLD WING This is a photo of my wife Margaret, #127076, and our ’02 wing and ’07 Escapade trailer at Crater Lake. This was one of our many stops on our 8,499 mile, 28-day, cross-country trip from Summit, N.J. to Death Valley, Yosemite, San Francisco, Oregon, Washington, Vancouver, Calgary, back down to Montana and then home. (Herb Sherman, #127076-01)

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DOWN UNDER GOLD WING Hi there, Greg Naylor from Australia (GWRRA #349364). I was out on a ride last week, and took some pictures of Mount Lindesay from the road.

The only clouds were over the mountain. Oh yeah, check out my bike. I managed to get it in the photo.

2010 GL1800 This photo (taken by Tom Taylor) of our (Jeff & Terri Curtis, #336836, of Brooklyn, Mich.) GL1800, affectionately referred to as “Scarlet,” on our first trip out West (June 2013) to see the Badlands, Yellowstone National Park and Mt. Rushmore. We had a perfect day for riding on Bear Tooth Pass where this was taken. Only on a Gold Wing could have traveled ten days and 4000+ miles!

2012 GL1800 Good day, I am Thomas Brown, #363701, living in Las Vegas, Nev. My ride is a level 2 bought in June 2012. As of this photo it has 40,000 miles — not bad for one year. I do not have a car. Why? In Las Vegas we only have 65 days of bad weather. I was visiting my customers at Grand Canyon National Park and on my way home I drove through Zion National Park. Temp was not too bad — only one hour at 120 degrees, the rest of the ride from St. George, Utah to my home in Las Vegas was 118.

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