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F e a t u r e s
“Thinking Outside the Box” .................................................................................................35
Dangerous Curves: 90-Degree Sweep................................................................................38
Indian Summer Runaway 2005 .............................................................................................42
I Survived My Own “Tale of the Dragon” .........................................................................50
“Hurricane Rita”: My Portrait...............................................................................................52
My GL1100 Restoration ........................................................................................................54
Buzzard Food or New Co-Rider .........................................................................................56
Regaining Something Lost......................................................................................................58
Wing Ding: A Country Evening at Smiley Hollow ...........................................................63
I n f o
B y t e s
Frequently Asked Questions About GWRRA...................................................................49
You’re a New Gold Wing Owner ........................................................................................48
Back to the Basics....................................................................................................................49
Mechanical Miseries to Avoid................................................................................................30
Insights from the Aftermarket...............................................................................................30
F U N ,
Herb & Bernie Didier,
GWRRA #134158, of Carmel,
Indiana, posed for this portrait
in the parking lot of the
Gaylord Opryland Hotel in
Nashville while attending
last September’s
Motorcycle Jubilee.
Herb has fashioned a safe
cockpit for their dog, Buster.
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S A F E T Y
A N D
CONTENTS
K N O W L E D G E
ULTIMATE LUXURY MOTORCYCLE TOURING
Advertisers Listing .............................................73
GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................16
Readers’ Responses...........................................12
Events....................................................................72
Hall of Fame ........................................................78
Readers’ Rides ....................................................83
Executive Viewpoint .............................................8
In Memoriam.......................................................78
Finishing Touches ................................................85
Motorcycle Goodies..........................................67
Free Classifieds ...................................................71
News Briefs .........................................................20
Golden Dealers ..................................................17
Northern Reflections........................................10
Wing Ding Housing Information ....................64
GWRRA Official Products...............................79
Product Previews ...............................................22
Workbench..........................................................24
NEW SHOWS! See
schedule on page 70.
February 2006
Two for the Road .................................................5
Wing Ding 28 Application................................65
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T H E R O A D
ecently, one of my favorite motorcycle mechanics made an inter- rally more gifted than others. (This is particularly wounding if you’re
esting comment as he gestured at my white GL1800 up on a one of the “others.”) Some students are in poor condition to learn at
rack for a fresh set of tires.“I can’t believe how many people are this moment due to stress, medical conditions, physical limitations, etc.
getting off other kinds of bikes now and are buying these! People who Some either lack the ability or the inclination to learn. (“My husband
wanted me to take this course,” or “There’s nothnever would have thought twice about riding an
ing new you guys can show me.”) And, for some
800-pound luxury touring motorcycle a few years
of us, alas, it is just the wrong time in our lives to
ago are amazed at what these big bikes can do.”
be riding a touring bike, no matter how glamThinking over his comment leads me to realorous it appears.
ize an oft-overlooked reality: many people recentEgo problems aren’t the only limitations in
ly have bought into the world of full-on touring
making the transition to touring motorcycles.
machines but may not necessarily have much of
Often, new bike owners don’t even know what
the knowledge or many of the skills some of us
they don’t know about their new bike. Reading the
who’ve been around Winging for awhile often
owner’s manual completely and in detail is a great
assume everybody has.
first step. (You’d be amazed at how few owners
So, at the risk of stating the obvious to the vetdo!) Reading a general introduction to touring
erans, let me use this column this month to
riding is also invaluable. Going to Chapter meetaddress some of you “newcomers.”
ings and asking lots of questions is also very helpLet’s face it, folks, some of you have never ridful.
den for more than 60 miles or 60 minutes at a
Unfortunately, many of us get into touring
stretch. Some of you have never ridden in bad
without the latest and greatest equipment.We try
weather. Some have never ridden a bike heavier
to dip our toes into the touring-bike ocean withthan 300 pounds or with an engine stronger than
out making a major investment of money or
250cc’s. Some have never ridden street bikes
expectations. For some, this is by buying an older
before—and it’s a whole new jungle on the blackN i c k H o p p n e r
machine to start with. No problem if you are a
top. Some of you haven’t a clue about why safe
patient person with technical aptitude, the bike is
riding apparel is recommended over casual wear
generally in good shape mechanically and you
or that “safe and useful” need not always be the
have checked out where you can still get parts
opposite of “cool-looking and stylish.”
and service when you need it. But bikes built in
A concern of mine is how many of you may
the ’70s and ’80s have technology from those
think the transition into touring motorcycling is
decades, and some of their aftermarket electronaccomplished just by buying a Wing. Do any of
ics stuff is getting hard to find or to fix. Do strugthese statements sound like you might have said
gles with your bike add to or detract from your
them?
fun?
“Motorcycles are motorcycles. If you can hanLikewise, many of us start out in make-do
dle one kind, you can handle them all.”
apparel versus new equipment. It’s amazing how
“I’ve never had an accident, so I know everymuch more fun touring can be if you’re not roastthing I need to know.”
ing or freezing, sunburned or frostbitten, sand“I rode for (___) years back in the 19 (___)’s,
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and-bug blasted or deafened. And while frugality
so I know what I’m doing.”
can be a good thing, at some point it’s worth com“My (father, brother, best friend) showed me
mitting your heart and financial resources to
how, and I’ve been riding ever since.”
improve the touring experience. This goes double if you are introduc“I’m a man, so this stuff all comes naturally to me.”
ing your Co-Rider to the experience of touring. Negative first ride
Because big-bike motorcycling is a mostly adult sport, encouraging impressions have a radioactive half-life longer than plutonium.
So, if you’re making the transition into full dresser style riding, or if
you to become better educated about the sport can be a ticklish business. We adults can be the victims of our own pigheadedness. Rider you’re coming back to it after a long separation, please apply yourself
Educators often have to overcome their students’ ego problems before vigorously to getting good help in riding techniques, good advice on
your bike’s mechanics, and good advice on the equipment and “road
they can make much progress.
Typically, females learn more quickly and easily than males do. know-how” of today’s touring. There’s a wealth of helpful people here
(Ouch, I resemble that remark!) Typically, brand-new riders have fewer in GWRRA ready, willing and able to help make your Gold Winging life
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bad habits to break. (Again, I can relate!) Some students are just natu- better.
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than pleasant. I resolve to never take it personally. The only way I can help is to care and
be of as much help as possible. Sometimes, do
you have to speak with your friends who are
also upset? My attitude is my choice, as is
yours; resolve for the positive.
“Avoid angry, abrasive persons. They are generally vengeful. Avoid zealots. They are generally
humorless.” I find that there are always angry
ife is a series of personal choices that we
people on one issue or the other. However,
make that tend to lead us down the
sometimes there are people that are angry
paths that we find ourselves traveling.
over just about everything. I wish them well, I
Turn right, turn left, or go straight ahead; all are
wish them love and peace, but I also know that
choices we make. The question is: do we make
there is nothing anyone can do to resolve their
those choices for ourselves alone or do we
anger. They choose to be angry.
also take into account all those fellow travel“Resolve to listen more and talk less. No one
ers with whom we share the trip?
ever learns anything by talking.” Hmmm, God
Resolutions are fairly easy to make but
gave me two ears, two eyes and one mouth. I
sometimes difficult to keep. Personal resoluD o n
B r o c k
think there was a very good reason.
tions usually involve changing something perExecutive Director
“Be chary of giving advice. Wise men don’t
sonal about ourselves or making us “better”
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need it and fools won’t heed it.” I resolve to try
by incorporating some desired improvement.
never to “give advice,” but instead to try to
I read once:
help everyone find his or her own answers. I
resolve to be a friend and listen and assist
“No one will ever get out of this world alive.
when asked.
Resolve therefore to maintain a reasonable sense
“Resolve to be tender with the young, compasof values.
sionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the wrong.
Take care of yourself. Good health is everyone’s
Sometime in your life you will have been all of
major source of wealth. Without it, happiness is
these.” I believe that this is the best of the resalmost impossible.
olutions. Each of us will be placed in these situations by our choices or sometimes by cirResolve to be cheerful and helpful. People will
cumstance. In our family we will see all of
repay you in kind.
these at some time in others or ourselves.
Resolve to strive to always be a friend first and foremost.
Avoid angry, abrasive persons. They are generally vengeful.
“Do not equate money with success. There are many successful moneymakers who are miserable failures as human beings. What counts most
Avoid zealots. They are generally humorless.
about success is how a person achieves it.” I believe that we are a success
Resolve to listen more and talk less. No one ever learns anything by talking. as a Family and as an Association.
How do we equate that success? Money? Most of us don’t have a
lot, but we do have so much more: We have our friends and fellow
Be chary of giving advice. Wise men don’t need it and fools won’t heed it.
Members in GWRRA. Our group resolution is “Friends for Fun, Safety
Resolve to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympa- and Knowledge.” That is a simple statement but a very powerful one as
thetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the wrong. Sometime well. Think of all the friends that you have made and still have within
the Association. The Association is the structure, but the Friends are
in your life you will have been all of these.
the soul.
Resolve to be a friend to all, and you will be surprised how many
Do not equate money with success. There are many successful moneymakers who are miserable failures as human beings. What counts most about people will call you friend as well.
Resolve to treat all your friends with courtesy and respect. Respect
success is how a person achieves it.”
—© Lloyd Shearer 1986 that each person is going their own way and each person makes their
choices as to which paths to follow. Respect those rights and choices
I have had this advice hanging on my office wall since 1987. It has and offer your friendship.
My resolution to all of you, my friends, is to do the best I can to help
served me as an excellent template as I try to make my choices in life.
“No one will ever get out of this world alive. Resolve therefore to main- you enjoy all of the fun and camaraderie of our Family. I resolve to
tain a reasonable sense of values.” What are my values? I value my wife work for you to encourage you to stay safe through the coming year.
I hope all of your resolutions are positive and bring you and yours
and my family. They are my strength. I value all of my GWRRA Friends
and Family. They are my joys in life. I believe that we have one of the happiness, joy and peace for the coming year. May every ride be better
than the last and may every friendship last forever.
largest gatherings of the greatest people in the world.
Warm Regards,
“Resolve to be cheerful and helpful. People will repay you in kind.” From
Don Brock ●
time to time I have the opportunity to speak with Members that are
upset. In their desire to address their issue, sometimes they appear less
This time of year we are making, or
already breaking, our personal resolutions for the coming year. I’m like you; I
try to look at where I have been, where
I am, and where I want to go. I look at
what I have accomplished and what I
intended to accomplish.
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Rider Education
Improvements—Canada
By Gordon Murphy • National Director • Rider
ou probably have noted comments in
the past concerning a very progressive
program being implemented within our
organization involving the Rider Education
Program. A little bit of background information is probably warranted at this point.
Prior to the summer of 2003, before Rider
Course Instructors could be certified to teach
any of GWRRA’s repertoire of on-bike courses, they were required to possess Motorcycle
Safety Foundation (MSF), Evergreen Safety
Council, Canada Safety Council (CSC), or
other similar background Instructor certification. This, of course, ensured that GWRRA
instructors were professionals who were very
knowledgeable of the principles and concepts
of safe motorcycle riding and could competently teach those fundamental skills. While
this process had worked reasonably well in
general over the years, some areas–particularly in Canada–had experienced difficulties in
attracting certified instructors, due to the cost
and relative time commitments associated
with becoming and remaining a CSC
Instructor. Similar difficulties were being experienced in some of the United States, as well.
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Faced with these problematic situations,
and ever-mindful of the critical importance of
rider education for our Members, the
GWRRA leadership concluded in later 2004
that the relative size and demographics of the
organization was sufficient to warrant a program to train our own Rider Course
Instructors, without the future need for
dependency on outside organizations. So, over
the winter of 2004-2005, a new program
called the Rider Course Instructor
Certification Program was developed to train
and certify our own GWRRA instructors to
present GWRRA rider courses, such as the
Advanced Rider Course, the Trike Rider
Education
• Canada
Course and the Sidecar Rider Course. (The
Trailering Course will be offered to certified
GWRRA Rider Course Instructors during a
weekend update but is not utilized for certification of instructors.)
Due to the greater difficulties being experienced there, Regions in Canada were considered to be in the greatest need for Rider
Course Instructors. So, after some diligent
logistical planning by Region K Educator
Charles Schultz, London, Ontario, was selected as the location for the initial presentation
of the Rider Course Instructor Certification
Program (RCICP). Gordon Murphy, National
Director for Rider Education – Canada, who
had been one of the developers of the RCICP,
and is a Master Rider Course Instructor, was
designated to present the course June 17-20,
2005, just prior to Wing Ding.
The RCICP involves an intensive four-andone-half days (approximately 40 hours) of
training, both classroom and range, on the fundamentals of effective presentation skills,
motorcycle safety concepts and precepts, and
also includes the presentation of a “live”
course–in this case, an Advanced Rider
Wing World
Course. The presentation of this live course
to local Chapter Members by Instructor
Candidates is considered an integral part of
the assessment of the abilities and capabilities
of these interested applicants by the Master
Instructor. If judged acceptable, these
Instructor Candidates, who are required to be
active at least in Level III of the Rider
Education Program, are certified as Advanced
Trike or Sidecar Rider Course Instructors.
The eight Instructor Candidates who participated in the London course brought various backgrounds and skills and were very willing and dedicated participants. While no one
was reluctant to participate in all topics of discussion and participation, there were also
many lighter moments when we GWRRA
Members typically interspersed the learning
with some good-natured FUN!
At the end of the fourth day, Region K had
gained an additional eight new certified ARC
Rider Course Instructors, all of whom were
enthusiastically looking forward to presenting
the Advanced Rider Course to Members
throughout the Region.
Some minor revisions were made to certain elements of the Program before the second presentation was made in Kelowna,
British Columbia, September 17-20, 2005. Just
as in London earlier, the twelve Instructor
Candidates, along with Assistant National
Director of Rider Education for Canada, Dave
Hay, eagerly looked forward to becoming certified Rider Course Instructors for the
Advanced Rider Course.
Everyone knows that GWRRA Members
are a fun-loving group and, as was the case in
London earlier, the Kelowna group was no
exception.The four-and-a-half-day course was
very intensive, requiring substantial participation and interaction from the participants.
However, some good-natured fun and camaraderie was evident throughout the course.
The end result was the successful completion
by twelve new ARC Rider Course Instructors.
Among those were Ron Hodgson, Region J
Director, Alex Zerbinos from Soldotna,
Alaska, and Bob Schrammeck, Assistant
Regional Director, Region I.
One of the highlights that preceded the
course was the presentation of the Executive
Director’s Award to Dave Hay in recognition
of his persistence and dedication to Rider
Education in Canada’s West Coast.
(Subsequent to the RCICP in Kelowna, Dave
was appointed a Master Rider Course
Instructor – ARC.)
While there were a number of certified
ARC Rider Course Instructors in the three
Regions in Canada prior to this new initiative,
these Regions now have an additional nineteen new instructors available to present
motorcycle safety riding skills to GWRRA
Members not only within the Canadian
Regions but throughout GWRRA.We believe
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this will be to everyone’s benefit and will
enhance our enjoyment of riding our Gold
Wings.
In late October, Assistant International
Rider Education Director Bob Berry presented the first U.S. Rider Course Instructor
Program to Members from Region I and F.The
result: eight new Rider Course Instructors
certified in the ARC. Graduates of that program are: Bill Agnew, Region F Director, Bruce
McMahill, Washington District Educator, and
from the Washington District: Eric Carlson,
Eddie Dunn, Thomas McCollim, Gale Nickel,
Gary Pavone and Marvin Scott.
As you will have realized by now, GWRRA
is a very progressive and forward-thinking
organization that holds rider education and
safety for its Members in the highest esteem.
We are always striving for improvement in this
lifesaving area and we believe this latest initiative is a great step forward.
We look forward to the continued growth
of this program within the North American
Regions and Districts as well as our overseas
operations. GWRRA is certainly a world
leader in Rider Education.
Bonjour!
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The Price of Loyalty
n Editor Nick Hoppner’s November editorial, he questions if people will continue to
buy the 2006 Wing at $22,000. Working on
the basis of a conversion rate of £1.00 =
$1.75, this converts to £12,571. Here in the
U.K. we have been paying £17,000 (or
$29,750) for the GL1800A ever since it
came over here, so Heaven alone knows
what the new models will work out at—
probably the equivalent of $34,500. This
must be real brand loyalty!
Mike Brister, C/D EN-B
GWRRA #169498
Derbyshire, England
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“Yeah, some Honda Chick won the bike.”
I love being a “Honda Chick.” Yahoo!
Janet Coleman
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Hereford,Texas
Ed. Note: Janet Coleman had her story “From
Trampoline Springs to Honda Gold Wings” published in our November 2005 issue that came
out in early September. Apparently, September
must have been her month!
Classic Gold Wing
oward Halasz, I enjoyed your article
“Resurrecting a Classic Gold Wing”
(December 2005). I just purchased a 1983
GL1100 Interstate that had been sitting for
two-and-a-half years, and the gas cap and
tank are rusted. When you flushed the tank,
did you remove it from the frame first or did
you do it on the bike? Your article will be
very helpful to me as I recondition this bike.
Thank you in advance.
Frank Butler
GWRRA #155069
Cincinnati, Ohio
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his is a picture of my wife, Tamara, and
my three-year-old daughter, Priscilla, in
Idaho on a July 2004 trip. On a 1995 SE Gold
Wing with a Hannigan sidecar, we three just
love to see the great USA on three wheels.
Duane Crook
GWRRA #87387
Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
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Writer Wins Harley
I left it on the bike. Removing it from the
frame was not necessary.
—Howard
Ride in Heaven
y wife Fran & I recently celebrated our
fortieth anniversary and we were fortunate enough to be able to spend the day in
Hawaii. Since reading about another couple’s
experience in the June 2004 issue of Wing
World, we’ve been captivated with the
thought of going to the islands.
We contacted Gary Kahn at Wing Tours
Hawaii and set up a timeframe for our vacation. An 11-day trip was planned with a short
stopover in Oahu for a guided personal tour
with Gary leading the way.
We’ve been Wingers since ’97 and have
ridden together for over 40 years, and our
current ride is a ’94 Aspencade which we
really enjoy. I had never been aboard an 1800
and looked forward to riding one of Gary’s
meticulously prepared bikes.
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ou will not believe what happened to me
on September 17 at the Golden Aspen
Rally in Ruidoso, New Mexico! I won a 2006
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle!
What a surprise! Even more surprising is
that we sold it within two hours.
A friend from Amarillo talked to his
friend who was in Ruidoso, and he said,
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Our host picked us up at our hotel and
took us to his beautiful home and showed us
the stable of rides available. He said, “Pick a
color,” and we did. All his bikes reflect the
TLC of a man dedicated to delivering the
ride of a lifetime.
The day was spent riding with Gary
pointing out the beautiful vistas and highlighting the areas of significant interest.There
were many stops along the way for water
breaks and to take pictures. Two stops–for
breakfast and lunch–were included in the
tour.
Gary projects a comfort and ease that
only a person with a symbiotic spirituality
with the land that he loves can give. We left
with the memories of the most beautiful riding day of our lives and went on to nine
more days in Maui.
Mahalo, Gary!
Dave & Fran Gudjonsson
GWRRA #126057
Merrimac, Massachusetts
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Tours Hawaii at www.wingtourshawaii.com.
Are Bald Tires Safe?
Wing World, here’s the story:
A. H. (not his real initials) is a friend of
mine who honestly believes bald tires are
safe. Nobody I know can talk him out of his
theory. I tell him that 90 percent of tire failures occur in the last 10 percent of the tread
life and that it makes no sense to try to wear
away every ounce of rubber. He says that is
just tire manufacturers’ bunk and that the
depth of rubber is not a factor in tire failure
or performance; that the strength is all in the
corded casing.
I thought if some expert answered the
letter in print it might make an impression
on him (and any others who may think as he
does).
I hope you’ll print his letter (see below)
and an expert response.
Name withheld by request
“My riding buddies continually hassle me
about the nearly bald front tire on my
GL1200 Gold Wing. I tell them that it is not a
problem. In fact, it actually has better traction than their deeply treaded tires. Look at
the racers on their “slicks” with no tread at
all. Wet weather performance is also not a
problem since, due to their round cross section, motorcycle tires don’t hydroplane. And
as far as rubber goes, there is about a quarter inch of rubber remaining below the tread,
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A.H.
Ed. Note:The following response was provided
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“A.H.” is risking his own life and others’ lives if
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You should also be aware that whenever conditions turn wet, racers change their tires
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Riding on worn-out tires is the worst of all possible circumstances. Worn-out tires often contribute to front-end wobble and noise.Thin tread
exposes the vulnerable center section to punctures, increasing the potential for flats and catastrophic failures (blowouts). Thin tread also
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On a motorcycle, you have only the air in your
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am a recent visitor to the Chapter MD-B
(“Metro Wings”) get-together, and I was so
impressed with the way their meetings were
conducted that, although I ride a Harley, I was
wondering if you would publish my picture in
the next issue, please. (I’m soon to be a
Bumble B.)
“Big Daddy” Al Hall
Capitol Heights, Maryland
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Ed. Note: Al, you couldn’t find a better group
to ride with than MD-B. They may even forgive
you for those straight pipes!
Doggone Great Gold Wing
thought you would enjoy seeing a photo of
my nine-year-old Boykin Spaniel, Gump, riding on the back of my 2006 Gold Wing. He
loves to ride in the car, the boat and now the
motorcycle. The Boykin Spaniel is the official
state dog in South Carolina. I have been riding
motorcycles since high school (40 years).This
is my fourth Gold Wing. Just recently purchased the 2006 with Navi and love it!
Charlie Jeffcoat
GWRRA #130947
Columbia, South Carolina
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Motorcycle Oil Standards
Revisited Question
tu Oltman, I read and re-read your oil article in the November issue of Wing World
but it still left me confused and asking the
same old question as to the other oils we can
use in our Wings.
I recently returned from St. Petersburg,
Florida, and went to a huge flea market there
and ran across a man selling Amsoil. This I
assume was the oil you were talking about on
page 65 of the November issue. I retrieved a
catalog on their product and found a motorcycle oil (recommended) by Amsoil. It stated
that it is a 10W40 weight, A, API of SG SL/CF
JASO MA and stated it did not contain any
friction modifiers, and was recommended for
use in the Honda, but did not mention the
Gold Wing specifically .
Now to the question of the MA or MB
test as stated: the 4-T MA test. Even a highfriction oil, if it passed the friction test, would
be acceptable for a low-friction oil. My question is (finally) what is the SL/CF designation
on this oil and does it meet with Honda
specs? Is it a low-friction oil? It states that
there are no friction modifiers in this oil and
it is safe for the engine and transmission and
is wet clutch compatible.
I know there is not a clear-cut answer and
I know that if you answered this question it
could be awkward for you with Honda, but I
would like to know.
I could not find any specific information on
the Honda oil either. All it states is that it is
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February 2006
SG/SF with Moly (and what the hell is Moly?)
and that it is a synthetic blend.
I would like to know what is what and at
least get a straight answer for once.
Eddy Nestle
GWRRA #119981
Dallas, Georgia
Eddy, first, let me congratulate you for reading
the entire article; that was an accomplishment in
itself. Most folks just scanned through looking for
a specific recommendation, even though that was
clearly stated as not being the article’s purpose.
One purpose was to inform the consumer that
JASO specs allow one to select a motorcycle-specific oil of his or her choice based on price, availability, or similar issues without having to agonize
over nebulous claims of shear-stability and other
supposed distinctions. It allows them to, but will
they?
Let’s talk about the Moly first. Moly is shorthand for molybdenum. Molybdenum is an additive
used in some oils to reduce friction.Though some
Pro Honda oils are available “with moly,” the
GL1800 owner’s manual clearly states that Pro
Honda GN4 or HP4 oils without molybdenum
additives are the only Honda-brand oils suitable
for use in the GL1800.That’s Honda’s call.What
about using it in other motorcycles? If there’s a
JASO MA certification on the package, go for it.
Otherwise, (and this was a major point of the article), an oil without JASO MA certification can no
longer be considered motorcycle-specific, regardless of any marketing claims. Is a non-certified oil
worth the same price as one that’s JASO MA certified? That’s the buyer’s call.
Regarding the MA question, we were discussing friction modifiers and the question of
“how much is too much.”The article pointed out
that we’ll never know the answer to that question
regarding a non motorcycle-specific oil (read “car
oil”), even though it might not be “energy conserving,” because those oils are not subjected to
JASO testing. We said that any tested oil that
passed the JASO MA (high friction) test requirements would qualify for an MA rating, even if it
contained some friction-modifying additives. So
any claim of “no friction modifier,” though comforting, is irrelevant (and likely redundant) if the oil
is JASO MA certified.
Finally, let’s address your Amsoil question. The
SL/CF rating designates compliance with current
API performance and protection standards for
both gasoline (SL) and diesel (CF) engines. As we
pointed out, those API ratings do not address the
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question of high or low friction or whether an oil
is motorcycle-specific; JASO testing does that. JASO
standards, as originally written, allow for many
gasoline-engine API levels, from the old, obsolete
SE to the very latest SM standard.The more current, the better it is in terms of protection from
rust, varnish, acids, and other problems. Your
Amsoil product meets SL—a current standard.
More importantly, for an oil claiming to be motorcycle-specific, it’s certified to JASO MA standard,
meaning it has the frictional properties required of
a motorcycle’s wet-clutch. Other marketing claims
aside, the oil you described meets all the requirements of any modern motorcycle engine, including
those for any year or model of Honda Gold Wing.
—Stu Oltman
Oil Article Again
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tu, just a quick comment on your article in
Wing World about oil.When I saw the article, I thought this was probably well overdue!
I was a little disappointed that you didn’t really touch base much on synthetic oils, which I
am a huge fan of! But that’s okay, because I
have done my own research and switched all
my vehicles, including my ’91 GL1500 SE, to
full synthetics! My bike grew up on Golden
Spectro 10W40 until I realized what I was
missing! I guess my point is, what do you
really recommend?
I have switched to Mobil 1 MX4T 10W40,
however, I am also considering Amsoil 10W40
MCF. Both oils claim to be “Motorcycle-specific, and 100% fully synthetic!”
Stu, am I on the right path or is this just
snake oil? Thanks for your advice, and have a
wonderful day!
Brian R. Halushka
GWRRA #116519
Saskatchewan, Canada
Brian, thank you for the question. In my article,
I intentionally avoided attempts to define “the
best” –an argument that will never be settled
among vehicle enthusiasts. Instead, I attempted to
inform motorcyclists how they could determine
whether their personal oil choice, whether petroleum or synthetic, was or was not certified as a
motorcycle-specific oil. My reasoning? If one is
going to pay a premium price for an oil that
claims to be motorcycle-specific, one should have
some assurance that they’re getting what they
paid for. I believe that both of the synthetic products you mention display the JASO MA certification on the back of the bottles. That being the
case, both are certified motorcycle oils. If your
research has guided you to synthetic oils, that’s
fine. If it had gone the other way, that would have
been fine also. Considering the 3,000 to 5,000mile drain intervals practiced by most motorcyclists, it’s my opinion that either type motorcycle
oil will adequately protect your bike for far more
miles than you’re likely to ride it. But hey—that’s
just my opinion.
We received a letter from a Member a couple
of years ago in which he claimed that his GL1500
had covered 400,000 miles with no mechanical
repairs necessary, and he included a photo of his
bike’s odometer. Though he’d written us only to
brag on his huge accumulated mileage, GWRRA
Members nevertheless wrote to us asking what oil
he was using. He never said what oil, because that
wasn’t his point.
So I asked him about that. Much to the dismay
of the specialty oil crowd, he’d been using a petroleum oil from Day One—a house-branded heavyduty fleet oil in 15W40 viscosity that he purchased at a local farm supply store and changed
at 3,000-mile intervals.Apparently, this gentleman
never realized what he was missing, and neither
did his bike.
—Stu Oltman ●
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(623) 581-2500
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❏ 3 yrs $120 USD
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❏ 3 yrs $150 USD
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❏ 3 yrs $135 USD
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Rescue Plus offers enhanced benefits and covers all registered drivers in your household while driving or riding in any non-commercial
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Golden Dealers
A s e l e c t i o n o f M e m b e r- w r i t t e n l e t t e r s s a l u t i n g e x c e l l e n t s e r v i c e .
Lebanon Valley Honda,
Jonestown, Pennsylvania
In late June of this year, my wife Joni & I
were riding our blue ’93 Interstate with our
friends Bob & Jennifer Stykes, GWRRA
#17829, Boones Creek, Tennessee, on their
gray ’88 GL1500. We were heading south
through Pennsylvania on I-81 in the morning
when I hit a large pothole. At first it seemed
that all was well, but when we pulled into a gas
station half an hour later, I couldn’t stop at the
pump.
After taking some plastic off, Bob and I
determined I had busted a fork seal. Bob got
right on the phone with his Gold Book open to
some local Members, and the first person he
talked to told him they have all of their work
done at Lebanon Valley Honda.The dealer was
about 25 miles from where we were, so while
I put the bike back together Bob called
GWRRA’s Rescue highway service to see
what they could do for us.
Within no time they had a roll-back on its
way from Motter’s Towing just down the
street. I called Lebanon Valley Honda and they
understood our situation and told us they
would be waiting when we got there.
When we pulled up to the dealership, I was
told to take the bike around back.The owner
himself met me at the back door and made me
feel right at home. They had the bike on a lift
in five minutes and they were busy fixing it
right away.
While we were there, we had time to eat
some lunch, talk to some locals and find out
that the guys at Lebanon Valley Honda were a
good bunch.
Before we knew it the bike was ready,
and the cost was much less than we were
expecting.
Thanks, Lebanon Valley Honda, for treating
us like we bought our bike from you. Thanks
to Bob for being calm and patient when I was
worried about our situation.
Jackie Denny
GWRRA #225196
Gray,Tennessee
February 2006
Plano Honda, Plano,Texas
The first weekend in October, Patti & I like
to scoot on down to Italy, Texas, to meet
friends at the Moto Guzzi Rally. In years past,
we cruised to the rally on our ’98 Valkyrie
Tourer, but this year we were traveling in style
on our brand new Gold Wing.
At McKinney, Texas, we picked up an
unwelcome addition to our rear tire—a twoinch sheet metal screw. We limped on into
Plano, Texas, and arrived at Plano Honda at
about 10 a.m. on a busy Saturday morning.
Long story short: We were prepared for
the worst but received the best treatment
possible. By 11 a.m., the able service crew, led
by Steve Wagner, had us back on the road to
Italy. (We were there just long enough for
Patti to buy new gloves, two new tee shirts
and to try on every jacket in the store.) A big
thank-you to the very personable folks at
Plano Honda!
Franklin Kastl
GWRRA #141688
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Wilkes Honda Shop,
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
My wife, Carole; my first cousin, Jack; and
his wife, Shari, were riding the Blue Ridge
Parkway in North Carolina on July 13 on a
vacation trip, when my 1988 GL1500 suddenly lost all electrical power at about mile marker 258. Fortunately, we were only about 100
yards from the Northwest Trading Post, so we
were able to push my motorcycle into their
parking lot.
Thinking my battery died, we jump-started
my Gold Wing from my cousin’s Gold Wing
and attempted to head south on the parkway,
only to have my motorcycle die again about a
mile down the road. So we jump-started it
again, let his charging system charge my battery for a little bit, and then headed back to
the Northwest Trading Post. We reached the
conclusion that my alternator had failed.
I called Motorcycle Touring Services
(MTS), a roadside service I have belonged to
since 1989. They were very prompt at contacting a towing service to get us off the
mountain and to the nearest Honda dealer.
Just so happens the closest towing partner
was the Wilkes Honda Shop in Wilkesboro,
North Carolina. Wilkes Honda was very
prompt in sending an individual with a trailer
to our location, getting us down off the moun-
tain and suggesting a motel where we could
stay. They drove us to the motel that afternoon and picked us up the next day after my
motorcycle was repaired. We needed to stay
overnight since the Honda shop did not have
a 1988 GL1500 alternator in stock. They had
one shipped overnight from Atlanta and got
my bike repaired and we were on the road
again by ten the next day. I just want to say
thanks to owner Derwin Kilby and his
employees at Wilkes Honda for their fast and
courteous service to get us back on the road
again.
Alan P. Curtner
GWRRA #56741
Southport, North Carolina
Sunrise Honda, Searcy, Arkansas
We had been making plans to attend the
Arkansas District Rally with Pat & Larry
Seuling (the Directors of AR-P) to celebrate
our thirty-fourth wedding anniversary.We had
invited them to have dinner at our house and
spend the night, as it cut about 50 miles off of
their ride.
When they arrived at our house on May
18, Larry advised us that he had a problem
with the electrical system on his new Gold
Wing and that he would have to have it fixed
before going on to the District Rally.
We were planning on leaving early the next
morning and would be traveling past Sunrise
Honda in Searcy,Arkansas, so Larry had called
them to advise them of our situation.
As usual, the service manager, Melissa, told
him to stop by and they would work him in.
When we arrived, Melissa pulled a mechanic off another job and had him start to work
on Larry’s bike. He took a switch from another bike, installed it on Larry’s and we were on
our way within 30 minutes, problem solved!
We even arrived at the rally in plenty of
time to make my appointment to have my new
1800 pinstriped!
It’s wonderful to deal with such professional and caring people as we have dealt with
at Sunrise Honda! Most of the GWRRA
Members I talk to ride the added distance to
Sunrise Honda even though there are other
dealers much closer.
I personally ride over 90 miles to have
their service department perform any necessary work on my 1800 Gold Wing.
If you are riding through the area, stop to
meet Melissa and the owner, Rick. They have
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never failed to perform the work in a friendly, professional manner.
Thanks again for helping make our
anniversary trip another fun experience.
Bill & Jennie McBride
GWRRA #204696
Cherokee Village, Arkansas
Honda of Chattanooga &
JK Towing, Chattanooga,Tennessee
It was a great trip planned with Chapter
AL-Y from Birmingham,Alabama, going to the
“Wings Over The Smokies” rally in Fletcher,
North Carolina. We left Birmingham early
and were headed into Chattanooga on I-24 in
Georgia when my 1999 GL1500 stopped running. Luckily I was able to get off on Exit #169.
There we all started trying to figure out what
had happened.We got out our Gold Book and
called GWRRA’s Rescue 24-hour roadside
assistant number.They sent out JK Towing.
Lee Bragg arrived in about 20 minutes and
was quite efficient and knowledgeable about
towing a motorcycle. We didn’t worry about
the bike and trailer once we saw how he was
going to take care of it. He said he was the
only one they would let tow a motorcycle. He
put my Co-Rider and me in his tow truck and
we asked him to take us to Honda of
Chattanooga on Highway 158 about 26 miles
away.They were expecting us, as we had called
them while we were waiting for the tow.
Honda of Chattanooga’s service manager,
Bill, got his tech Doug right on my bike. He
joked and said there were too many of us to
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make mad. (The bikes in Chapter AL-Y had
followed the tow truck.) We went across the
street for lunch and they called to say it was
the engine stop “kill” switch. One was available and it could be shipped to them
overnight.We sent the rest of the Chapter on
to North Carolina and Bill loaded us up in his
own vehicle and took us to a motel so we
could settle in.
The part arrived by ten the next morning
and Bill and Doug had us ready to go by noon.
They brought out the bike and the trailer and
we thanked them for the great, fast service
and manner in which they had helped us out.
It is only when you get stranded with your
bike that you realize how much these dealers
can really mean to you when they put your
situation as a priority. Here are two good
dealer numbers to write in your book: Honda
of Chattanooga (423) 855-5055 and JK
Towing (423) 255-2111.These are two topnotch companies along with the top-notch
company—GWRRA. It was nice to know
they were out there to help us.Thanks!
Tom & Pat Gaskins
GWRRA #166965
Birmingham, Alabama
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Hmmm, the rumor mill is grinding now! Wing World has learned
that a prominent trike conversion
company was sharing display space
with a major automaker at the
SEMA show in November. On display was the prototype of a joint
venture the two organizations
were cooking up.
Rumor has it the prototype is a new-from-the-ground-up trike
that boasts a 2.3 liter four cylinder engine that puts out a mean 150
horsepower—so it’s a real thoroughbred indeed! The trike will have
a steering wheel, five-speed automatic transmission, cruise control,
heat and air conditioning, but will still be an open-air trike! Projected
for first release in June with a price tag in the $30,000 ballpark, this
new product may set the world of triking as we know it on its ear!
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particulars of a specific event like Wing Ding.
However, the Opryland’s “resort fee” could not be negotiated
away. Many upscale hotels now have this type of fee, although they
may call it by a different name.
Opryland $10 per day Resort Fee pays for the following goods
and services:
In-Room High-Speed Internet Access
Access to Cyber Café
Local and Toll-Free Calls up to 20 minutes
Daily Newspaper
Bottled Water—two per room/day
Scheduled Opryland Complex Shuttle Transportation
There are many other hotels near the host hotel, including the
Radisson, located directly across from the Opryland property. The
Radisson does not charge the resort fee and their rooms start at $79
per night. Please check our Web site at www.wing-ding.org for more
options.
Gold Wingers Help Gold Wingers!
America’s Heartland Region (E) Members were elated when their
“Katrina Disaster Fund” grew to over $8,000! The goal was for all
the money raised to go to other Gold Wingers in the affected area.
Ray & Jane Cassatt and Bob & Trish Russel agreed to organize this
fund with the help of Bob & Juanee Barrington, International Couple
of the Year from Mississippi.
On November 19, 2005, Region E Directors Ron & Karen
Knudtson, with others from Region E, traveled 1,400 miles to
Mississippi to present a check for over $8,000 to the three affected
GWRRA Districts (Alabama, Mississippi, & Louisiana).Their appreciation was overwhelming! Yes, we Gold Wingers help “our own”!
At the Region E check presentation. Front Row from left, District Directors KZ &
Terry Kleinheitz (MI), Bill Gulley (AL), and Jere Pyburn (LA) Middle Row: Region
E Directors Ron & Karen Knudtson; Jane & Ray Cassatt (IA Sr. CD);Trish & Bob
Russell (IA District COY); Sondra & Duane Rippel (IA District Directors). Back
Row: Gene Swindol (ADD MS), Roxie & Brent Comeaux (LA ADD) Maurine
Pyburn (LA DD), Diane Gulley (AL DD), Bob & Juanee Barrington (International
COY), and Georgene Swindol (MS ADD). Behind them on the deck are Ken &
Betty Tarver (MS PR) and the MS-Y Chapter.
Opryland Parking & Resort Fees
Wing Ding delegates! We hope the following information will put
to rest any rumors you may have heard from fellow Members,
Officers or even the Gaylord Opryland Resort operators. There are
no parking fees for Wing Ding 28 delegates! GWRRA negotiated in
its contract with Opryland a no-fee parking agreement for its
Members and visitors to Wing Ding.
The Opryland normally has a $10 per day fee for parking and
when you call them and ask if there is a parking fee, they will give their
standard response:YES! Opryland employees do not always know the
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Antenna Cards Handy For Recruiting
Just in! GWRRA’s new Antenna Business Cards for you to use to
contact other motorcyclists to invite them to join the Association.
The cards are designed with a prepunched hole in the center that
slips over the antenna of a Gold
Wing to introduce the owner to
GWRRA.
The cards are currently available
by phoning GWRRA’s Customer
Services’ number at (800) 8439460, and they will be mailed to
Chapters and Districts on request.
The cards will also be provided in every renewal packet and every
new Member packet mailed from Customer Services.
This is an excellent tool, small in size, easy to carry in your wallet,
purse or bike and will help you tell potential Members who we are
and what we stand for as an Association.
The cards contain spaces to print information as to your local
Chapter meeting location, times and days. It also has a space for you
to put your membership number for credit if the Gold Wing rider
chooses to join via mail.
GWRRA Membership Cards
Personalized for Members & -01’s
Responding to numerous Member requests, GWRRA’s Home
Office is once again providing membership cards including the given
names of the primary and partner members (-01’s) in a same-household, family membership.
“We are pleased that we are able to effect this change and again
identify the primary and partner Members on Family Membership
cards,” said GWRRA Executive Director Don Brock.
Production of the new family cards began in December 2005.
Members automatically receive their new cards when they renew
their membership. “GWRRA recognizes that it is a family for Fun,
Safety and Knowledge, with significant contributions by both partners
of each household’s family,” continues Don.
“GWRRA’s original Family Membership was instituted by its
Home Office to incorporate measurable cost savings for families.The
change supported across-the-board efforts to maintain our dues at
the current level.”
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services contained herein; responsibility for readers’ satisfaction with all specifications and
claims rests with the vendors.
TOUR MASTER’S NEW
WOMEN’S TRINITY JACKET FOR 2006
Tour Master–the legendary manufacturer of riding apparel, gloves,
boots, rain suits, and soft-sided luggage–is introducing eight new jackets
to its 2006 line. A highlight of the
line is the Trinity, a jacket specifically designed for women riders.
The Trinity’s 400 Denier Nylon
Dobby 3/4” long shell combines with
a Rainguard waterproof/breathable
barrier to protect the rider from the
road and rain. A soft, durable
microfiber lining in the collar and
cuffs is designed to provide comfort
along with protection from chafing. A collar anchor snap eliminates
flapping while the collar is open. Zippered chest vents, sleeve vents, and
rear exit vents provide true flow-through ventilation, and the two-way
main zipper closure is reinforced with a dual wind flap to seal out the
elements.
Phoslite sleeve piping and Tour Master’s signature reflective rear triangle help increase nighttime visibility. And, for protection, the Trinity
has removable, CE-approved armor at the elbow and shoulder with an
articulated Triple Density back protector. Adjustable sleeve take-up
straps at the forearm and bicep area help secure the elbow armor and
material. Pockets include a zippered chest map pocket, hand warmer
pockets, an internal pouch pocket, and mobile media pocket. In addition, adjustable waist belts with TPR pulls help to fine tune the flattering fit.
The Trinity also includes Tour Master’s women’s Z.O.Q. (Zip-Out
Quilted) Liner that features a comfortable iridescent taffeta material.
For attaching to pants, there is a jacket/pant zipper attachment with the
pant-side attachment included.
The Trinity, with a suggested retail price of $129.99 in women’s
sizes XS through XL, comes in three colors: Light Blue, Black, and
Silver.
For the location of your closest dealer and complete information on
Tour Master apparel, gloves, boots, rain suits, bags and soft luggage, log
onto www.tourmaster.com.
TWO WAYS TO SAVE YOUR BIKE’S PAINT JOB:
HELMET HANGER AND SADDLEBAG SCUFF PADS
Already popular for the look of its other soft carbon fiber products,
Big Bike Parts now offers helmet hanger scuff pads for the rear trunk
saddlebag area of your GL1800. These unique pads will protect your
saddlebags paint from scratches when helmets are secured to the bike’s
built-in helmet locks. They attach easily with 3M adhesive backing to
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the rear of the saddlebags, directly underneath the helmet locks. The scuff pads
measure 6 1/2” long and taper from 3 1/2”
wide on top to 1 1/2” wide on the bottom.
The pair fits the Honda GL1800 Gold
Wing helmet lock area. Part Number 52746. Suggested retail price is $29.95.
And, if you enjoy riding two-up, but
your saddlebags’ paint is paying the price
from Co-Rider footwear, protect your
GL1800 Gold Wing with soft carbon fiber
saddlebag scuff pads from Show Chrome
Accessories. The pads not only protect
your bike but dress it up as well. The fourpiece set attaches to your saddlebags easily with 3M adhesive backing. Each inner
piece measures 10” long by 2 1/2” wide;
each outer piece measures 9 1/2” long x 1
1/4” wide. Part Number 52-742.
Suggested retail price $45.95.
Available only through authorized Big
Bike Parts dealers. For more information
or to find a dealer near you, contact Big
Bike Parts at (888) BIG-BIKE or visit their Web site at www.big
bikeparts.com.
THE GILLUM HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
West Virginia has some of the best motorcycling roads in the
country. So if your Gold Wing rider likes twisty roads, covered
bridges, wineries, beautiful scenery–and a tunnel to boot!–The
Gillum House Bed & Breakfast in Shinnston, West Virginia, may
have the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your special someone.
Give your sweetheart a gift certificate for one or more nights’ stay
(with dinner packages available) custom created just for the biker in
him or her.
Not only will your Rider (and a guest!) enjoy a pleasant day trip
through the foothills of West Virginia, he or she will get a good night’s
rest and awaken to the tantalizing aromas of muffins baking and
fresh-ground coffee brewing. Each breakfast also includes a fruit
dish, choice of juices, and an entrée–and all breads are homemade by
your host.
The Gillum House staff will even custom-design a ride for your
special someone that includes points of interest for both the Rider and
his or her Co-Rider. There are four different routings to choose from;
or, purchase several nights’ stay and explore a different direction each
morning.
The Gillum House also offers a “2 States–2 Inns–and Twists
Package” in conjunction with the Hilltop Haven Bed & Breakfast in
Toronto, Ohio. The package includes one night at each inn, a packed
lunch before departing each inn, and a great ride between the two
B & Bs.
And rest assured that although the Gillum House was featured on
the Speed Channel’s 2-Wheel Tuesday show called “See West
Wing World
Virginia–Inn to Inn,” it still maintains its homey feel, even providing
guests with popcorn for the local drive-in two-and-a-half miles down
the road (open Memorial Day through Labor Day).
For information on pricing for packages deals and certificates, visit
www.gillumhouse.com or call (888) 592-0177.
a simple belt clip.
For more information on either model, visit www.leadermotorcycle.com or call (800) 828-0844.
NEW ECADDY BAR MOUNT FOR CELL PHONES,
GPSS, SATELLITE RADIOS, MP3S, & MORE
Another Saddlemen innovation in riding comfort has arrived!
Similar to the shorts favored by bicyclists, they provide convenient, portable
riding comfort on any motorcycle by utilizing patented gel technology that not
only provides superior feel and protection
but also increases air ventilation throughout.
The Memoflex gel technology not
only relieves concentrated pressures commonly found on thin saddles, hard foam
or long distance rides but also creates
long lasting shock absorption. And the
flexible, ventilated gel pattern is comfortable both on and off your bike
Interior construction includes a soft fabric lining of brushed, suedelike material next to the skin that keeps you cool and wicks away perspiration. Low-friction material throughout helps prevent clothes from
bunching and causing the “wedgies” often experienced while riding
with other shorts.
Available in five sizes, the shorts’ elastic waist conforms to all
anatomies (S, M, L, XL and XXL)
For more information, visit Saddlemen’s Web site at www.saddlemen.com or call (800) 397-7709.
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Expensive electronics are a fact of life for
many riders these days. The question is: How
can you mount and use them easily, keep
them secure, and make them look like part of
the bike?
Leader Motorcycle Accessories, the manufacturer of a new eCaddy bar mount system, has found a way to answer that question, by making its new line convenient–a
simple clip design makes it easy to remove
electronics when you’re not riding; safe–so
your equipment can be viewed easily without the fear of it bouncing out; and classy–with a slim and attractive
design that doesn’t get in your way, yet still fits the look of your bike.
The eCaddy comes in two models–the eCaddy Lite and the eCaddy
Deluxe–and mounts on any 7/8” to 1 1/4” diameter round bar to
accommodate all types of electronic equipment from cell phone to
satellite radio systems to MP3s, GPSs, and PDAs to Walkmans, CB
radios, and more.
Both models retail for $59.95 and are available for Gold Wings, with
the Deluxe model ideal for mounting larger GPS and satellite units
while the Lite model is ideal for mounting most electronics that require
HIGH PERFORMANCE SADDLEGEL RIDING SHORTS
Technical Questions and Answers about Gold Wings and Valkyries.
No Taillights On GL1500
I have a ’93 Gold Wing with a Lehman trike
kit. I purchased it in March of this year. Last
month, while on a trip, I noticed that the temperature and fuel gauge quit working. Later I
found out that the OD light and taillights didn’t
work. Also the reverse didn’t work.
Now the dash lights for the temp and fuel
gauges work, but the lights for the tachometer
and speedometer don’t work. We found that the
taillight fuse was blown. We replaced it, but it
would blow as soon as the switch was turned
on.
After returning home, I replaced the fuse
again and everything worked for about 150
miles. I replaced it again and it lasted about 50
miles. I’ve switched the tail (main) relay with
the air pump relay—no help. I’ve checked the
backside of the relay box; all connections are
tight and all look clean with no corrosion. I’ve
had a number of people mention “grounds.”
Where are the grounds located?
The taillight harness was cut and the taillights rewired for the kit. It has a lot of lights.
How do I get the travel trunk off so I can get to
the wiring to check for shorts? Any help you
can give me would be greatly appreciated.
I’ve read a couple of similar problems in
“Workbench” and tried each one on my bike
with no luck.
Jimmy Drew
GWRRA #231969
Pace, Florida
Jimmy, take a look at all the electrical
splices that were done when your ’93 Gold
Wing was converted to a trike. If you find any
scotch lock connectors, replace them with
crimp-type bullet connectors or heat-shrink
insulated soldered connections.
Blown fuses like the ones you describe are
usually a result of an intermittent short circuit
between a hot wire and a ground. Look for
damaged or frayed wires and/or wire splices
near the moving parts of the Lehman trike conversion. Insulate any damaged or frayed wires
with heat-shrink tubing. Do not use vinyl electrical tape because the tape deteriorates rather
rapidly on a motorcycle.
You also mentioned that the taillight harness was cut and the taillights rewired for the
kit. Once again, look for faulty wiring where
the taillight harness was cut and the taillights
were rewired for the kit.
Remove the relay box again and check for a
heat-damaged tail (main) relay socket. If it
appears damaged, repair or replace the damaged parts. Take another look at the backside of
the relay box where the tail (main) relay socket
is attached and look for heat-damaged or discolored wiring.
—Howard
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Answers to the technical questions in this month’s
“Workbench” were provided by Howard Halasz,
Wing World’s Technical Editor. Please submit your
technical questions about Gold Wings or Valkyries by
e-mail to [email protected] or by mail to
“Workbench,” P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, Arizona
85080. Please include your full name, city/state and
GWRRA membership number (if applicable).
Low Fuel Mileage On A 2004 GL1800
I remember “Workbench” answering someone else’s problem when his GL1800’s gas
mileage dropped down to 29 mpg after about
38,000 miles on the bike. You found the cause
to be the O2 sensor. I am having the same problem; my mileage has dropped off from 39.0 to
37.5 mpg, then from 34.0 to 33.5 mpg within
the last month, and I use three to four tanks of
gas a week. The bike has 54,000 miles on it.
The service manager wants to see the article
you wrote on it, but I can’t find the issue of
Wing World in which you wrote about it.
Steven Thomas
GWRRA #50815
Kyle, Texas
Steven, in our May 2003 issue, Stu Oltman,
our Tech Editor then, wrote, “Have your fuel
pressure checked. Check it at idle and do not –
I say again – do not pinch closed the fuel regulator vacuum line. You should see 40 to 42 psi
at idle. If you see much more than that, you
have found your problem. If the fuel pressure is
a lot higher, you may have to replace the fuel
pressure regulator, and most likely at your own
expense.”
—Howard
Valkyrie Transmission Noise
And Timing Belts
I have a 1999 Valkyrie with 35,000 miles on
it. I am concerned about the noise the transmission makes when idling and under load at
around 3,000 rpm.
When idling, there is a distinct whirring
sound that goes away when the clutch is disengaged. When under load in all gears, there is a
growling noise coming from the tranny. I’ve
put on about 10,000 miles since I bought the
bike last year and the noise hasn’t gotten any
worse.
My wife & I are planning a six-month road
trip in March, towing a tent trailer and gear, and
I am hoping the transmission will survive. Is
there anything I can do to insure that it does? I
have been told that the transmissions in
Valkyries are noisy – if so, how noisy?
I also would like to know how often the timing belts should be changed.
Henny Granneman
GWRRA #235221
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Henny, if possible, you might want to compare your Valk with another to see if your
machine is significantly noisier than normal. If
it is, you should have it checked out by a dealership. If the noise is comparable to that of
other Valks, I do not believe that you need to be
concerned. The noise is probably normal if it
hasn’t gotten any worse after 35,000 miles. The
noise is actually a combination of normal
clutch release bearing noises, normal main
shaft gear noises, and ball bearing noises.
The transmission shaft bearings are not
packed with grease like your wheel bearings
are. The only lubrication to these bearings is
motor oil, which is much thinner than wheel
bearing grease. When the clutch is released, the
transmission main shaft and some of the transmission countershaft gears start rotating, and
what you hear are the sounds of rotating gears
and the transmission’s ball bearings.
Sometimes the volume of the noises will
change with engine temperature. Use of a heavier grade of motor oil might quiet the noises,
but if you live in a climate with extremely cold
winter temperatures, it might be advisable to
use 10W40 multigrade rather than 20W50 and
live with the transmission noise.
—Howard
Dunlop Elite 3 Tire Wear Question
I have a question concerning some aspects
of tire wear on the Dunlop Elite 3 that have
cropped up on Chapter AZ-Y bikes in the
Prescott area. This involves three GL 1800s—
years 2001-2003—and is regarding only the
front tire.
The front tire on each of these motorcycles
has a small ridge running down the center of
the tread, enough to see and feel with the hand.
The pattern is identical on each machine, and
each has 12-15,000 miles on them. The tires
still do not show wear bars, so they have some
usable tread left. It appears that the tires were
manufactured 04/05/04, as indicated on the
sidewall.
Each of the riders rides similar roads, and
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the road type is mixed, as to pavement and road
crowning. Tire pressures have ranged from 38
psi to 41 psi, and no other cupping or chipping
was observed. Also, the sides of the tires showing the most wear varied: two were more worn
on their left side, one was more worn on the
right side.
Have there been any indications from other
riders on this situation? We want to start tracking this if it is an indication of potential problems; however, if this is an anomaly to one
batch of tires, that is entirely different. Would
you check with Dunlop if you haven’t had any
other inquiries on this subject.
Ace H. Peterson
GWRRA #102544
Prescott Valley, Arizona
Ace, Wing World’s contact at Dunlop commends you on being as carefully observant of
your tires as you are. Dunlop’s test staff and
engineers are aware of a tendency their touring
tires to form a central ridge such as you mentioned, usually in the three-to-four-thousandmile range, and they consider it a factor of normal wear. They have noticed its development on
some of their competitors’ long-distance touring tires also. Neither Dunlop’s high-speed
testers nor their long-distance testers have
noticed any effects of this ridge on handling,
and the ridge seems to go away after the tires
have from 8,000 to 10,000 miles on them.
closer to the speedometer at a location beyond
the ECM or check Gold Wing message boards
for information from someone who has
installed Yellow Box on their Gold Wing. I
haven’t had any luck finding advice on line, so
I e-mailed “Workbench.”
Dolph Guy
GWRRA #198319
Springfield, Illinois
at C27, but I’m convinced they were ‘installer
error.’”
Thanks for the advice. Installing at C27 was
my first choice, but I wanted to get an expert
opinion. I’ll still check with the dealer to make
sure the warranty will not be affected.
—Dolph
Early GL1500 Charging Problems
Dolph, we turned to Stu Oltman for this,
and he said, “Right now, everything on the bike
that uses the VSS is getting the same signal. I
believe it best to keep things in that relationship, so C27 would be the place to hook up.
I’ve heard claims of problems when attaching
I have read a lot of the “Workbench” stories
about intermittent charging problems.
However, I don’t think they are the problem I
am having. I have a 1988 GL1500. If I ride
every day, I have no problems. If the bike sits
three or more days, it doesn’t want to charge
Now everything can look as
good as your Gold Wing.
“Yellow Box” for GL1800
I ride a 2003 Gold Wing that I purchased
new. I love everything about this bike except
the inaccurate speedometer. When the
speedometer shows 65 mph, the actual speed is
60 mph; when the speedometer shows 70 mph,
the actual speed is 64 mph. I discovered this
speedometer error while riding with my brother-in-law, who has a GPS device mounted on
his Gold Wing (also a 2003). He also experiences the same amount of speedometer error.
To correct this speedo error, I would like to
install a speedometer re-calibrating device like
the Yellow Box that was included in “Product
Previews” in the November 2005 issue of Wing
World.
The instructions for this device show it
being installed between the speed sensor and
the speedometer. I could accomplish this by
making a plug-and-play harness and installing
it at the C27 connector. After the pulse signal
from the speed sensor leaves the C27 connector, it travels to the speedometer as well as to
the ECM. I’m not sure what this pulse signal to
the ECM does.
Would installing the device in this manner
affect ignition timing or fuel injection? I could
install the device at a location closer to the
speedometer, possibly at the C8 connector.
Installation at C27 would be easier, but I don’t
want to cause a problem with the ECM.
I asked the folks at Yellow Box for advice on
the GL 1800. They were not sure if the corrected signal would affect motorcycle performance, so they suggested I install their product
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when started. It has to run and warm up. By
this time, the battery is getting pretty low. Then
I hear the alternator start to load down, and the
headlight will flicker a little and get bright.
If I so much as breathe on the throttle, it
will quit charging. After a minute or so, it will
flicker and start charging again, then quit. It
will do this maybe five or six times and then
start charging normally. As long as the bike is
run daily, this problem will not return. But if it
sits unused for two or three days it acts up.
With the cold weather and the bike setting a
couple of weeks, it took 45 minutes to get it
charging. I have taken a screwdriver handle and
tapped the alternator a couple of times to see if
it was sticking brushes, but saw no difference.
In colder weather, it takes longer to get it to
charge. I don’t know whether to look for loose
or bad wiring or if it is brushes or the alternator.
When I refer to the headlight flickering, it is
not a steady boost of charge, it is like a loose
connection that would be arcing and causing
the light to flicker a little until nice and bright.
When it quits charging, it falls off the same
way – not just on and off, but rather it is like
loaded – on; release the load – off.
My 1988 GL1500 has 47,350 miles and has
an extra lighting kit.
I have listened for the warbling noise that
has been referred to, but I do not hear this—
just the whine of the alternator when it finally
will load down and charge. When it drops off,
the whine disappears.
Have you ever had one with this type of
problem? Thanks in advance.
Randy Tuttle
Harrod, Ohio
Randy, without having your 1988 Gold
Wing here in my shop, all I can give you is an
educated guess. My guess is that the alternator
needs to be serviced. The noise that you hear
when the alternator is under load is the alternator bearings. It has two bearings, and they
both probably need to be repacked. The flickering and intermittent charging is probably sticking brushes.
If you are mechanically skilled, remove the
alternator, disassemble it and clean the brush
holders. Check the slip rings on the rotor for
discoloring. If they appear discolored, you can
clean them with some extremely fine steel wool.
Carefully remove the plastic from the ball bearings and clean the bearings with solvent.
Repack the bearings with general purpose
grease and reinstall them.
Then check the resistance of the rotor with
an ohmmeter. If the resistance is not between
2.9 and 4.0 ohms, replace the alternator with a
new one.
—Howard
GL1500 O-Ring Failure
Howard, I ride a 1988 GL1500 (01/88
002749) I bought it in 2003 with 18,000 miles
I thought it was an import from Japan
because of the Japanese writing on the back of
the radio, but the speedometer is in miles. It
now has 64,000 miles on it.
After removing plastic, plastic and more
plastic, I can now see the motor! I have had a
leak that I could not find until now. It seems to
be coming from the water tube entering the
right cylinder head at the rear of the head.
Now that I think I have found the problem,
it now comes to how to fix it. Being that it may
be a 50-cent O-ring part, it still could be quite
an expensive repair because it looks like the
rocker cover and head need to be removed and
replaced and the gaskets replaced to get to the
pipe and O-ring. Please tell me I am wrong and
give a me a solution to my problem.
By the way, I’m not trying to brown nose,
but I love your column!.
Thank You.
Byron L. Rust (Rusty)
GWRRA #172361
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Rusty, you do not need to remove the cylinder head. However, you will need to remove
the air cleaner, carburetors, and intake manifolds. Drain the cooling system before you
remove the carburetors because there are two
coolant hoses that go to the heat riser at the
bottom of the carburetor assembly. Then you
can remove the clamps. Then remove the water
pipe from the thermostat housing first, and
then pull it out of the cylinder head. Make sure
that you lubricate the new O-rings before you
reinstall the water pipes.
—Howard
Air in GL1500 Brakes?
My ’95 Gold Wing Aspencade has excessive travel of the foot brake before stopping.
The bike will stop with the foot brake, but the
pedal travels more than two inches before
engagement. The pads are new and the adjustment is right.
Is there something with the brake fluid system I should check? Could there be a problem
with the valve that controls both brakes? If so,
do you recommend new or can I rebuild it
myself?
Thomas L. Johnston
GWRRA #139579
Eagle River, Alaska
Thomas, before you go through the trouble
of replacing parts that might not be faulty, you
need to bleed the rear caliper first and then
bleed the front left caliper, which is actuated by
the brake pedal. If that doesn’t work, e-mail us
again at [email protected] and we’ll try
something else. But right now, it sounds like
some air has gotten into the system.
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B y D a v e C a r t e r, I l l i n o i s D i s t r i c t D i r e c t o r • G W R R A # 1 1 5 2 1 6 • C r y s t a l L a k e , I l l i n o i s
In the grand scheme of things, all
GWRRA officers try to “Make a
Difference” within their office. But
that phrase, “Make a Difference,”
leaves me with an empty feeling, a
direction-less directive that leaves the
where, what, how and why unanswered.
For inspiration, I would prefer something along the line of “Thinking
Outside the Box.”
hinking outside the box allows us to
hear from and use the ideas of others.
More peoples’ ideas being managed
toward a specific goal will always have a better
received end product. One individual’s idea
may eventually have the same outcome, but
not without growing pains, arguments, hard
feelings and general misgivings of what was his
or her true goal.
I am proud to say that our District Staff of
40 in Illinois is “Thinking Outside the
Box,”and, as a result, is “Making a Difference.”
You may recall an earlier article (May 2005) in
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your Wing World library that spoke of Illinois’
February “Winter Warm-Up” and yours truly
dressed up as a fuzzy pink cowboy among
many aspiring cowboys and cowgirls.
That was back in February. Since then, our
District has been doing even more thinking
outside the box. In May, recognized as
National Motorcycle Awareness Month, Illinois
GWRRA’s Motorist Awareness Division
Coordinators
and Assistant
District
Directors,Toney & Carol Buzick, with the help
of a few other creative thinkers, presented the
“M.A.D. about State Parks” campaign.With an
entrance fee of $5, GWRRA Riders and CoRiders submit photos of themselves and their
Wings posed at Illinois State Parks.Those fees
will be shared equally with the participants of
the ride and the M.A.D. program at the next
“Winter Warm-Up.”
Following Toney’s lead, IL-B’s Chapter
Director, Jim Percy, and the mayor of Macomb,
Illinois, Mick Wisslead, signed a proclamation
that acknowledges May as Motorcycle
Awareness Month in Macomb. Chapters
Illinois Ambassadors (from left) are Dave & Kathy Bierman,
Terry & Nancy Kalaher, Harol & Carol Huddlestun, Jack & Hazel Burton.
February 2006
throughout the state assisted Toney & Carol
by thinking outside the box. At various times
in May, you could find one or more Illinois
Chapters at interstate highway rest areas talking to people and washing more than a few
bug-spattered windows. Every contact made
by our Chapter participants made the fourwheeled motorist think outside the box and
start watching for two-wheeled motorists as
well.
Not to be outdone, on May 17,Toney was
interviewed on the WEEK-TV News 25 in
Peoria, Illinois, promoting not only the month
of May and the National Motorcycle
Awareness Month but also the Motorist
Awareness Division of GWRRA. Once again,
Toney was thinking outside the box and making a difference.
A number of years ago, the late Rich Ores
initiated a very successful Safety Weekend in
Pontiac, Illinois. Rich got support from the
local Chapter IL-C, the District Staff, and the
city fathers of Pontiac. Rich then coordinated
his thoughts with the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation, then located and subsequently
had certified Illinois’ first motorcycle training
range.
Steve Hatten, Illinois Senior District
Educator, has capitalized on Rich Ores’ leadership and successfully established a second
GWRRA training range in Macomb, Illinois.
The new Macomb range was used for the first
time August 20. This new range is large
enough to present a trailer course also and, if
demands are great enough for the GWRRA
Trailer Course, it will be offered there in
2006. But Steve is not satisfied with just two
ranges of our own: Illinois is a very long state,
and, as such, negotiations are underway for
more ranges in southern and northern Illinois.
Once again, thinking outside the box has
made a difference.
There are other thinkers among the
Illinois members: George & Ketra Wanamaker,
the current Leadership Training Coordinators
in Illinois. When the Wanamakers think of
training, more is always better. Illinois now has
five certified couples able to present the
Leadership Training Program. This means that
every geographic area of Illinois can be served
locally. Chapters and participants no longer
have to wait for a District, Region or National
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rally to get specialized training.This
also means that Members can go to
rallies to participate in the fun of
the rally and not be captured in a
classroom for six or more hours.
George explains that the new modules of the LTD program can more
easily be broken down into smaller
presentations, making the LTD program even easier to bring to the
local membership. More trainers,
more training experiences: That’s
right, thinking outside the box and
making a difference.
Membership
Enhancement
Division—in Illinois this means
Tony & Jean Ondof, who found a
way to revamp the monthly paperwork
process. Members’ names were showing up on
the District/Chapter membership list without
the Chapter Directors’ knowledge and many
Illinois Chapters were reaching their twentieth
birthdays.
In order to understand what followed, you
have to recall the time that your Chapter was
first chartered. In the beginning, a ZIP Code
list was created by the Chapter Director and
subsequently submitted to National; this holds
true today.That list, in all probability, is outdated. Populations, demographics, even postal
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C/D Dave Laux standing just right of their sign.
changes have rendered many ZIP Code lists
nonfunctional.
With a couple of experimental and controlled updates submitted to National, it was
determined that Members could be moved
and ZIP Codes amended without altering the
existing structure of a Chapter.The ZIP Code
affiliation of 36 Chapters in Illinois has been, or
will be, restructured, resulting in more efficient
and effective membership retention. Thinking
outside the box – making a difference.
Several years ago, Chet Stephens observed
that after their tenure, many good leaders sort
of slipped away, and we lost their
talents. As the District Director at
the time, Chet initiated the
Ambassador Program. Today the
Region has adopted that program
as well. This year, at the Illinois
District Summer Rally, four new
couples were brought into the
Illinois Ambassador Program.These
couples have continuously demonstrated their leadership abilities in
one or more fields. From among a
field of outstanding Educators,
Chapter Directors, Recruiters and
Coordinators, Dave & Kathy
Bierman, Terry & Nancy Kalaher,
Harold & Carol Huddlestun and
Jack & Hazel Burton were presented with
their Ambassador status. All are now actively
serving as mentors, instructors, sounding
boards and supporters of all Illinois Officers
who seek the help of those who think outside
the box and make a difference.
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Last month we considered an Introduction to Curves. We were reminded that motorcycling consists of three basic
skills – stopping, starting and turning. As a rider, you must continually ask yourself: Am I moving at a comfortable
speed that supports my current skill level? Do I properly apply my front and rear brakes in a turn? Do I set up my bike
correctly to get the best traction? Do I scan the surface to avoid hazards? Do I properly countersteer? Am I aware of
my true skill level?
Here we are reminded of a few riding terms to enable
us to have a clearer understanding of some of the riding
tips:
Countersteering is the most efficient way to steer a
motorcycle. You push the left handlebar to lean left and
go left. You push the right handlebar to lean right and go
right.
Apex is the center or mid-point of the turn.
A delayed apex is an adjustment to the actual apex of
a turn. It gives you the best view of the turn, puts the bike
on a better line, allows you to enter the curve at a wider
angle and gives you the best view of oncoming traffic
and obstacles.
Cornering lines are the paths of travel you apply to
the roadway. They are the actual product of your plan as
to where to initiate your corner, maintain your cornering,
and pass through the exit point you have planned. Many
riders call this the outside/inside/outside path of travel.
If a turn is tighter than you anticipated when you
planned your cornering line, simply press more in the
direction of the turn and lean a little more and a bit
tighter into the turn. Generally, your motorcycle is more
able than you are willing.
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Indian Summer
Runaway 2005
By Carl R. Munkwitz • GWRRA # 174353 • Sussex, Wisconsin
When one lives in Wisconsin, one has to make the most of every
nice day one gets. Often, winter (or at least cold weather) comes
upon us in late October and we lose the riding season without warning. For those of you lucky (or hearty) enough to ride all year
through, I envy you. Here in the heart of the cold northern Midwest,
we often have to place our Gold Wings
into storage for a few months while we
wait for the ice and snow to leave our
roadways once again in the spring.
During those long, dark, cold months of
no riding, we have to satisfy our traveling urges by remembering our past riding season and the enjoyment and
exhilaration of feeling the sun on our
face and the wind in our nostrils.
ith this in mind, I adopted a ritual the first year after I bought
my 1985 Aspencade. This ritual is to make certain that when that last
warm day of summer arrives, I am out riding in the glorious weather all
day. By doing this, I hope to stave off the chill effects of the long three
to four months’ dormant season in favor of two-wheeled entertainment.
For the past three years I have followed this ritual.
The past few years, this final day of 70+ degree weather has fallen
in early October, and I have had the good fortune to enjoy some outstanding adventures. However this year’s October came and went and I
never found that perfect day to go out and ride around the Wisconsin
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countryside. I began to recognize that maybe the tradition would be
interrupted this year.
Then I received a very pleasant surprise. November third turned in
to that last, glorious day when the weather was great and life didn’t get
in the way. On Monday, I noticed the weather reporter saying the end on
the week was predicted to be fabulous. I paid particular attention to the
best day of the week –Thursday! When I
arrived at work, I quickly checked my
schedule and knew that Thursday was
going to be my day for Indian Summer
Runaway 2005. I informed my co-workers
that on Thursday I was going to call in to
work pleading the fact that I was too well
to work that day.
Thursday came and the sun broke
through the darkness to begin a magnificent day. Planning on being gone only for
the day, I knew I could travel light, and I
packed into the saddlebags only what I
thought was going to be needed for the
day’s adventure: A camera, a thermos of
coffee, some assorted clothing items and I
was ready to go. Thumbing the start button and hearing my four-cylinder classic Wing come to life, I instantly knew the day was going to be
one to be remembered.
The plan was simple—take the quickest route possible straight west
to the Mississippi River, cruise along the Great River Road and make a
run for home. The first leg of the journey was to Prairie du Chien—a
quick run along the interstate and highway system of about 174 miles.
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The travel to the “jumping off ” point was
fairly routine; all interstate traffic – all moving along at about 75 mph – with my Wing
loping along easily. The thrumming of the
engine running at those speeds was mesmerizing and relaxing, like a familiar sound or a bit
of “white noise” which plays into the core of
who we are as motorcycle enthusiasts. It didn’t
take long before I was completely at ease and
feeling at one with the machine.
The sun was at my back as I headed west,
and I realized I would be running from the sun
all day as I headed west in the morning and
back east in the afternoon. The temperatures
were rising quickly, and the early chill left me
as I traveled through the light traffic to
Dodgeville where I would leave the four-lane
highway and proceed along the country highways to Prairie du Chien and the Mississippi
River.
Finally I found it! The place where
Highway 18 leans right and makes a beeline
westward for the Mississippi River and Prairie
du Chien. Onto the nicely paved highway and
away from the sun I rode, all the time waiting
for the next rise, looking through the next corner and watching the rolling hills of
Southwestern Wisconsin give way to my
relentless travel. I don’t remember how it happened, but I was suddenly staring at one of the
most unique farms I have ever seen. I had just
left the sleepy burg of Cobb (whose roads were
as rough as the namesake) and was coming up
on the city of Monfort when I saw them: giant
windmill blades turning slowly, almost lazily,
in the morning breeze—a long, long row of
them all turning wind into power.
February 2006
After a brief stop to capture the moment, I
again twisted the throttle and zipped on toward
the great river that was calling me. It seemed
like only an instant before I found myself
rolling along those ever-steeper hills and progressively tighter curves that signified my
entry into Wisconsin hill country. The glaciers
had done a good job of making their mark on
this piece of the state, with hills, valleys and
amazing vistas at every turn.
Soon enough, I made it to Prairie du Chien
and started to roll along the Great River Road,
taking in the sights to be seen. The expanses of
marsh land, and the roadway carved out of the
rocky hillsides, the variety of trees, bushes and
animal life all present themselves in ways one
doesn’t see near the city where I live. I made
it! I was at the “Big Muddy”, Old Man River,
rolling along without so much as a nod to
those of us who pass our lives nearby. One
hundred seventy four miles done already!
With that I resolved to continue my morning escapade into the beautiful area of southwestern Wisconsin. Following the Great River
Road north, I enjoyed the easy pace and gently
rolling hills; the road followed the river, and
the curves swept back and forth in a flowing
pattern that made travel simple and carefree.
After nearly 22 miles of this, I found my
“shortcut.” I had looked at the map at the last
fuel stop and wanted to visit Richland Center
to stop in at Vetesniks’ Power Center, a dealer
and friend to GWRRA Members. I saw a rural
highway (number 171) that seemed to cut
almost directly toward the city. Highway 171
hit the Great River Road slightly south of
Ferryville, so I sadly said good-bye to the river
and headed east again. I thought that if I made
good time I could stop for lunch in Richland
Center, visit Vetesniks’ and be home before
dark.
What I didn’t realize was that Highway 171
is a great motorcycle road. Sweeping corners,
elevation changes, and continuous shifting
made this section of the trip an unexpected
pleasure to travel. It wasn’t long before I was
seeing plenty of warning signs that indicated
sharp turns—winding roads were in store for
me. Combining these turns with a few more
factors made for some technical riding that
most riders relish. Steep rock walls wait for an
unwary rider at almost every turn and the road
surface itself is rough and pot-holed from the
extreme weather conditions found in this part
of the state. A real workout for shocks, brakes,
tires, engine and rider, but well worth it!
This highway section was about 40 miles
long from the Great River Road to the village
of Boaz, but it is easily worth traveling to for
anyone looking for some place to go in
Wisconsin. There were scenic overlooks and
fantastic views, curvy roads and hills, and
breathtaking beauty all along this undiscovered highway. But there was more than just
steep downhill turns as this roadway climbed
out of the Mississippi River Valley! There was
a new challenge around every corner and over
every hill with a sprinkling of surprise as well.
As I came to the top of the hill, leaving the
river below me, I knew I was in a new place. I
could SMELL it! It was a heavenly aroma that
I recognized immediately, one that everyone
would recognize, one that says, “Fall is here,
and it’s all right.” APPLES! I could smell the
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apples more than a mile before I topped that
small hill and found the orchard.
Now I rode into a part of Wisconsin I never
knew existed—a place I am sure the locals
take for granted without knowing how impressive arriving at it really is. The next 15 or 20
miles were through some of the best apple
country in the Midwest. Orchard after orchard
of apple trees, all bearing fruit, and roadside
stands popping out of the countryside like
sweet-smelling fragrant oases.
Each one has its own unique
hand-painted sign and a wide
variety of all the bounty of the
earth that autumn has to offer.
Roadside stands offer apple cider,
apple juice, and apples of all varieties alongside squash, pumpkins, corn and gourds. You could
get it all from these friendly little
markets not 50 feet off that fabulous road! And all the while, the
sweet, heady aroma of apples
mixed with fallen leaves, and the
crisp clean air only found away
from suburbia.
A smiling grandmother, busy
waving off yellow jackets, greeted me as I stepped off my Wing
and made my way toward her conveniently
placed outdoor rocking chair. I told her I didn’t want to buy anything, but I wanted to share
with her that I could smell her orchard more
than a mile away and to thank her for sharing
this little piece of heaven with me as I passed
by. With a smile that did little to hide her
amusement at my fascination, and a self-conscious thank-you, she quickly dismissed me as
a roving lunatic who stumbled onto her property. But being a polite shopkeeper, she
allowed me my little indulgence.
Knowing that my lunch stop was not too far
away, I continued along Highway 171 until I
reached the small town of Boaz. It’s not more
than a stop sign and a few houses. I turned
north looking for the metropolis called
Richland Center. I found I was close to the
western edge and followed the signs for
Highway 14 into the city.
Before I entered the city proper, I was
again surprised by what I saw. At the VFW,
they had set up a permanent display honoring
all those who have served our country. I was
proud to be able to stop and take a few pictures
of my trusty classic Wing among all those
American flags. The picture doesn’t do the setting justice, as I have captured only about half
of the flags in the scene. There are polished
granite monuments and markers that list all the
names of those from the area who made the
supreme sacrifice, and a truly humbling site
this is!
After spending a few moments reflecting
You’re a new
Now what?
Gold Wing owner!
Maybe you’ve just bought your first Gold Wing. Or maybe you’ve come back to a Wing
after riding something else for awhile. Whatever your situation, here are some tips
specifically suited to Gold Wing owners (though some may apply to other bikes as well).
Have You Read
Your Wing’s
Owner’s Manual
Recently?
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on my freedoms, I threw a leg over my Wing
and started back on the road into town. Finding
a fast food restaurant that apparently met with
many of the locals’ approval (it was very
crowded), I spent a short while relaxing and
reminiscing on the fine morning I had spent
already. Taking inventory of the day, I realized
that I had covered almost 250 miles, having
been at the Mississippi River, found a great
curvy road, visited the apple hill area and seen
a fantastic memorial. Not a bad
way to spend a morning off from
work! I had stopped for fuel a few
times and was averaging close to
43 mpg on my 1985 GL1200
Aspencade that had turned 65,000
miles as I left the driveway this
morning. I knew my runaway trip
was now on the downward side,
and I felt a twinge of regret that it
had gone by so quickly.
I left the lunch station and
stopped in by Vetesniks’ Power
Sports and made some small talk
with the sales staff while I rested
and digested. A brief tour of their
facility, and I knew why they are
one of the premier dealers in our
area: they have a clean, well-kept
showroom, a variety of products, and a friendly, knowledgeable service staff.
135 miles left to get home I thought as I
climbed back onto my Wing and headed east
on Highway 14. A quick run home and my
Indian Summer Runaway 2005 would be over.
But I was ready for the trail home. I wanted to
hit my driveway before the ever-shortening
fall day turned to darkness and I might have
the opportunity to meet another Wisconsin
creature—a deer—too up-close and personal.
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Have your marked the page(s) where
• Honda recommends the grade(s) of oil
for your machine?
• Honda lists recommended service intervals?
• Honda explains how to adjust the intercom levels?
• Honda explains the recommended shift points?
• Honda explains proper preparation steps for
long-term storage?
Wing World
Back
Basics
to the
(Basic motorcycle touring tips)
Maybe you’re just getting into motorcycle touring. Or just getting back to it
after many years’ absence. Maybe you’ve been a short-distance, around-town
rider and now want to ride cross-state or cross-country. Here are some
tips on motorcycle touring, no matter what you’re riding.
Admit What You Don’t Know
Ignorance is curable. Be willing to
learn from others. Do you know
How to perform a T-CLOCK inspection?
How to adjust your motorcycle’s
suspension?
How many gallons your bike’s tank
holds?
How to make your bike swerve to
avoid debris?
How to teach an inexperienced
passenger how to co-ride?
Frequently
Asked
Questions
About
GWRRA
How Does GWRRA Choose
A Wing Ding Site?
• Potential host cities send bids based on a multipage profile of rally needs.
• Some of the major items needed:
-- Large, indoor vendor space (150,000 sq. ft. minimum);
-- A multitude and variety of affordable hotel space and
nearby campgrounds;
-- Lots of parking for motorcycles, rider education, field
events;
- City cooperation re: parades, parking, entertainment
venues;
-- Large variety of restaurants;
-- Positive acceptance of motorcycles.
-- An active and cooperative Convention & Visitors Bureau.
• Close access to interesting riding, points of interest
preferred.
• Selection process follows visitation; often is made
a year or more in advance.
February 2006
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I Survived My Own
“Tale Of The Dragon”
By
John
E
Barron
•
GWRRA
#109643
•
C o l d w a t e r,
On a recent trip to North Carolina
to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway with
Dickie & Kay Avant from GWRRA MS-Y
of Hernando, Mississippi, I encountered
an incident that I never want to repeat.
W
e were approximately 48 miles
north of Asheville on the Blue
Ridge Parkway when we decided
it was time to turn back and return to
Asheville. We found a road called NC 226A
that looked twisty, and we thought it might be
fun to ride.We started south and down from
a town called Little Switzerland. Dickie & Kay
were in front on their GL1500 and I was on
my GL1800 following them. We had gone
approximately three-quarters of the way
down when, as Dickie was going around a
sharp, 120-degree left turn, he met an 18wheeler approaching in his lane. Dickie said it
was approximately one-and-a-half feet into his
lane when he saw the truck.The only thing he
had time to do was quickly move to the right,
Note scratched and bent mirror.
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key his CB and yell, “TRUCK,TRUCK!”
Not seeing the truck yet, I quickly moved
right to the edge of the road.There was a 3035 foot drop to a creek below the right shoulder.When I got to the edge of the road, I had
to lean left again, so I wouldn’t go over into
the creek. As I did, the 18-wheeler’s left front
tire hit my left mirror and bent it in.
The truck’s headlight missed my head and
helmet by about six inches and its mirror tore
off my CB antenna. Our best guess was that
the truck was over halfway into our lane as he
went around the corner to the right.
The trucker kept going and we never saw
him again.The only thing I could say on the CB
to Dickie was, “That guy broke my mirror!”
“Say WHAT?” was the response I heard
from Dickie.
“That guy broke my mirror!”
Mississippi
A few hundred feet down the road, we
stopped at a clear spot and my hands were
shaking so badly I could hardly hold the handlebars.
I have heard stories of the “Tail of the
Dragon,” in which many bikes have met 18wheelers and have gone down.This was one of
the reasons I didn’t feel I wanted to attempt
the “Dragon.”
Now I know what it is like to have survived
my own “Dragon.” At the start and at the bottom of NC 226A is a sign that states, Trucks
use alternate route. Obviously, from my
encounter, I can attest these signs don’t mean
much.
Other than this incident, the trip was great
and I hope to go back and see more of the
great State of North Carolina on my bike.
The moral of this story is: If Dickie had not
called out on his CB, more than likely I would
not be here today. Remember this the next
time you are jabbering on the CB when someone is trying to give directions or is calling out
road hazards.
●
John’s Wing with half an antenna remaining.
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“Hurricane Rita”:
My Portrait
By Patti Steele • GWRRA #125835 • Orange, Texas
I thought about using words to describe the vast devastation left behind by Hurricane Rita but two things changed my mind.
First, I decided that dreadful storm has been immortalized enough by the press and nobody really could do the storm’s harm
justice. And, second, it would only be a reminder of the pain and loss so many people suffered. Instead, I thought I would use
words to paint a portrait of how wonderful it is to be a part of a great Association such as GWRRA.
ur first day of mandatory evacuation
began uneventfully. We were the lucky
ones who missed the hours of long lines
of people who were running out of gas, food,
and, of course, patience.We made it to one of
our favorite Wing riding areas, Mena,Arkansas.
The weather was picture-perfect for the first
two days there, and we were able to keep the
news of what was happening back home on
the back burner while we reminisced about
the great times we’ve had riding our bikes on
the many roads sporting the switchbacks our
Wings just love to ride.The only thing missing
was our Gold Wings.We did not have time to
make arrangements for them to come along,
so we just hoped that they were safe, tucked
in our garage at home.
After three days, we decided to make our
way back home, pick up our Gold Wings, and
head up to Rock Hill, South Carolina, where
we have dear GWRRA friends, Bob & Martha
Thompson. They insisted that we make our
way up to them for a long overdue visit. (Of
course they used the fact that we would ride
the Blue Ridge Parkway and ride the mountains of Tennessee as a bargaining chip.As if an
excuse was needed!) We made it to our home
using four-wheel drive to get to our normally
accessible neighborhood, found our bikes and
home in excellent shape, loaded the Wings up,
and headed for Rock Hill.
To say that Hurricane Rita was gone from
our minds would not be entirely true, but I
can say it was one of the furthest things from
our minds as we visited with our friends and
rode those magnificent bikes. We arrived in
Rock Hill Monday afternoon and had already
been invited on a ride to Roan Mountain,
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Bob & Martha Thompson and the author’s husband,
Barry, at the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance.
Tennessee, by a few participants of Chapter
SC-H of York, South Carolina, that Tuesday.
With Jay Huskey leading, our convoy consisted of John Gardner, Pete Powell, Bill
Calbert, Roger Meadows, Don Miller, Jimmy
Childers and Barry & I. Jay knew some of the
sweetest back roads we’ve ever traveled.
Thanks to that group for the warm welcome
and the great ride! The Chapter, whose director is Joe Wood, raised money for the Katrina
and Rita victims.We were touched by their big
hearts.
Our hosts, Bob & Martha, and Barry had
never been to Washington, D.C., so we
mounted the bikes and took a ride there the
first chance we got. We also visited Harper’s
Ferry, Maryland, and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Wow! The sights we saw and the fresh air that
we breathed!
Bob & Martha ride a ’99 Gold Wing SE,
while Barry and I both ride GL1800s. I was the
lead bike heading out of D.C. when I noticed
Bob’s headlight growing dimmer and dimmer. I
was a little ahead when Barry’s voice came
over the CB telling me to turn around and
head back towards them. Bob’s bike had “broken down.” It took me a few minutes to get
turned around in the traffic, and when I made
it back to them, lo and behold, the sight I saw!
There, in a huge driveway, was the poor crippled Wing, and surrounding it were armed
security guards!
First of all, you don’t hear of a Wing breaking down very often, so I was already surprised, but to see all those armed guards surrounding the bike—well, that was amazing!
Of all the driveways Bob could’ve pulled
into, he chose the National Department of
Energy. Luckily, the guards were understanding
and, after they made several calls on their
radios, allowed us to work on the bike right
there although they never left our sides, nor
ever took their eyes off of us. The security
guards’ captain was a woman who rode her
own bike, so she and I visited a little while.
The problem turned out to be a faulty
alternator. One of the guards knew of a
Honda store nearby, so we called.They did not
have one in stock nor could they tell us where
to get one. (This was about 5:30 on a Saturday
afternoon.) Martha suggested we use the Gold
Book to call someone living nearby who might
be able to tell us where we could find an alternator for a ’99 Wing.
I opened the book to Fredrick, Maryland,
and looked at the five names listed there. I
chose the name Gary Moore because it
reminded me of the talk show host of TV’s I’ve
Got a Secret. Gary’s wife, Carol, answered the
phone, and when I told her we were from
Texas and needed some advice on a Wing she
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immediately called Gary to the phone. I handed the phone to Bob, who explained to him
our situation. Gary had the alternator we
needed in his garage. What are the odds of
that?
It just so happened that he had taken off
his bike’s alternator to replace it with a newer
one for a long cross-country ride. So the
alternator he had removed was in perfect
shape.
Barry and Bob were able to get Bob’s bike
running long enough for us to make it almost
to Gary’s house. (We made it to the bottom
of the hill from their house.) Gary loaded up
his tools and went down to assist the guys in
their repairs. Martha and I visited with Gary’s
wife at their lovely home. As it turns out, I
knew these people 12 to 15 years ago when I
rode with Chapters A, B, and C in Baltimore!
It was great to be remembering people I used
to ride with back then and find that many are
still riding today.
After the bike was repaired, they led us
into Fredrick to a nice hotel where we had a
wonderful night’s sleep. (Gary would accept
no money. He said for us to “pass it on” and
that is what we’ll do the first opportunity we
have!).
Our ride back to Rock Hill was great. We
stopped at a park in North Carolina to let the
boys take a little nap in some cool grass while
I listened to NASCAR on the radio.
There were pumpkin patches selling their
wares and apple groves with wonderful cold
cider to sip. Martha bought a Virginia ham that
was hanging from a rafter. Imagine, meat hanging from the ceiling of a fruit stand! Boy, was
that ham good eating! Thank goodness Bob &
Martha brought their trailer!
We were to enjoy another week with our
dear friends before we got the news we could
return to our home. So we loaded our Wings
on the trailer, said our good-byes, and headed
home with such a light feeling.
Barry & I do not ride with any particular
Chapter these days. So many times I know
Wingers feel like outsiders because they
choose to ride alone or with a select few.
Barry & I would like to say to those people,
ride free! Just because we choose to ride
independently doesn’t matter—GWRRA is
still the best support line there is for motorcyclists out there! We both have our updated
safety courses under our belt, and we are still
like little kids when we get our Wing Worlds.
(Notice Wing Worlds is plural? We each have to
have our own!)
So, thank you, GWRRA, for all the fine
folks that you support. The Association is
formed by thousands of links in a chain that is
life support for many riders on the highway.
Thanks again to Bob & Martha for their hospitality and giving us the tools to paint this
non-violent portrait of Rita.
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B y
D o u g
My GL1100 Restoration
M c Q u i n n
•
G W R R A
# 2 3 9 8 2 0
•
N i c h o l a s v i l l e ,
K e n t u c k y
I purchased my 1981 GL1100 in May 2004. The previous owner had passed away, and his widow had left
it sitting in their backyard for approximately ten
years. The bike had a small tarp covering it and was
sitting under a tree. The whole bike had a thick coating of tree sap and debris over it. I found the timing
belt covers removed, and the right bank cam gear was
installed backwards. The odometer read 28,465 miles.
I was able to purchase it for $300. I then put it on a
trailer and brought it home to start the tear-down.
I
stripped it to the bare frame for cleaning and to determine what
repairs would be needed.
The engine had three cylinders with bent valves and slight
damage to one piston and cylinder head. I completely rebuilt the
engine with new main bearings, rod bearings, piston rings, gaskets and seals—all genuine Honda parts. I obtained one piston
and both cylinder heads on eBay. The heads were reworked and
finished off with a slight porting and polishing of the combustion
chambers and runners.
The transmission and final drive were in good condition. No
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repairs were needed on them, other than replacement of all rubber seals.
I renewed both front forks with new slider bushings, seals and
dust seals. The steering head bearings were also replaced. The
rear shock inner bushings, seals and boots were replaced.
The brake system, on the other hand, was in terrible shape.
Both master cylinders and all three calipers had a thick paste-like
substance in them. All were rebuilt with Honda parts.
The front and rear brake pads were replaced and the rotors
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were very lightly refinished.
Both front and rear wheel
bearings and seals had to
be replaced. The wiring
harnesses were checked
and repaired as needed.
All
connectors
were
cleaned and packed with
dielectric grease. All bulbs
were replaced.
The frame, running gear
and brake components
were painted gloss black.
The engine was painted
gold. All the chrome was
polished to a high finish.
Both wheels were refinished and highlighted with
gold on the spokes.
The fuel tank had to be
replaced due to rust inside.
The carburetors had to be
cleaned and rebuilt.
The fairing had been damaged on the right side and had to be
repaired. Then all of the bodywork was repainted using
DupliColor Mirage paint in the Gold/Magenta scheme.
The Clarion Type II system is fully functional. The intercom and
CB are great on a long ride. The CB has no ground antenna to
stop the squealing on transmit. The radio antenna is a
half wave dipole mounted
inside the fairing.
Over all, I have cleaned,
polished,
painted
or
repaired every single part
on this Gold Wing, and I did
it all myself. Correction, I say
myself, but my wife helped
tremendously in all phases of
the restoration.
My wife, Donna, & I are
currently participants with
Chapter
KY-C,
“the
Bluegrass Wings.” We love
going on the rides with the
Chapter and the bike performs perfectly. We put
approximately 1,000 miles
on her toward the end of last
summer’s riding season, and
we have loved every mile of it.
The restoration took a little over a year, but it was well worth it.
I am now a dyed-in-the-wool Gold Wing fan and will always have
one. I don’t know if I will ever move up to a bigger or newer Gold
Wing, though. Having restored this one from the frame up, I find
it makes it kind of special to me.
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Buzzard Food or
New Co-Rider?
B y
D a n
R o a d y
•
I was invited to go on a fishing trip
with my uncle on Lake Amistad outside
of Del Rio, Texas, in early September.
Loran Pitts, my uncle, is a retired
farmer that lives in a small town south
of Lubbock. He has been a long-time
customer of the local cotton gin that is
located in Needmore. “Needmore Gin”
is the name of the gin. Good name!
he gin has an annual fishing trip to Lake
Amistad on the Texas and Mexican
border.They invite their customers and
employees on the fishing trip and I was invited this year. Gasoline being as costly as it has
been, I decided to ride my ’94 Wing to my
uncle’s house and meet him there. It
is about 400 miles to Del Rio
and a wonderful ride through
the Hill Country of Texas.
I was going down US
Highway 377 and made a
wrong turn at Rocksprings
and ended up on Highway 55
to Brackettville where John
Wayne made his version of the
movie The Alamo. Glad I made
the wrong turn. The road
reminds me of being in the
Tennessee mountains except
there are no trees. Lots of twist
and turns; it took me only about
40 miles out of my way, but was
well worth the detour.
We had a great time fishing on
the lake and on the Pecos and Rio
Grande rivers. We also went up
into Seminole Canyon to see some
very old paintings made by the
Indians about two to three thousand years ago.You can get to them
only by boat.
On Wednesday I had to go home
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G W R R A
# 2 1 1 5 5 1
•
and get back to work on Thursday. I rode
Highway 377 from Del Rio back toward
home. This area is very rich with whitetail
deer. I saw several herds on the way back and
was being very careful because you never
know which way they are going to run.You see
many of them on the road where they have
been hit and killed by cars.
As I topped one hill, there was a deer lying
dead in the road. Six or eight buzzards were
having their breakfast. I started slowing from
65 to about 50 mph, honking my horns to
scare the buzzards away. It worked and everything seemed to be okay until one huge buzzard made a sharp left-hand circle and turned
right back toward me. I think he wanted to
ride my Wing with me! He came around and
M i d l o t h i a n ,
T e x a s
seemed to look me right in the eye! I could
have reached up and grabbed him by the neck,
but there was no way I was letting go of the
handlebars! So I ducked and swerved to the
right a little. His wing came down on top of
my windshield and off he went to the left
again. I thought I was buzzard food on a roll,
so to speak. Or maybe I just had acquired a
new Co-Rider, one or another. Fortunately,
everything turned out okay.
The rest of the ride was uneventful. Just
another beautiful ride back home through the
Texas Hill Country—but for a moment there,
it had gotten exciting!
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Regaining Something Lost
B y
D a r l e n e
P a r k s
•
G W R R A
# 1 8 0 0 4 5 - 0 1
•
M u n d e l e i n ,
I l l i n o i s
A recent trip to Door
County was my first time on
a motorcycle in over 20
years. (Am I old enough to
say that?!) I accompanied my
husband, Dan, and others
from Chapter IL-G2 in
Illinois.
lthough I was first on a Harley at the
age of five and have been comfortable with bikes off and on since then,
I had to admit to a little trepidation on getting
on a bike again many years later and many
pounds heavier. Having taken care of some
really bad motorcycle casualties while work-
A
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ing in intensive care as a registered nurse didn’t help either.
However, on our first morning ride on
Saturday, when our bike’s foot peg momentarily scraped the pavement, I tried to
remember the principle of centrifugal force
way back from one of my science classes, and
that helped immensely.
The Door County trip, albeit short by
comparison to other trips (or so I’m told),
gave me back some things I had lost. I have
been really uptight—more than I even realized. I had good cause. For one thing, when I
made the decision in the fall of 2002 to go
back to school, my mom became ill right after
I started classes.Then, my grandmother, who
raised me a good part of my life, passed away,
which really left me with a sense of loss. As I
said, I have been really uptight.
On this trip, however, I felt liberated from
much of that tension, at least for the weekend. I think part of it was the feeling of being
at one with nature – the wind and sun hitting
my face, seeing the lake, and smelling the
combination of lake water and pine trees.
The latter scent was a much nicer one
than the bovine aroma experienced en route
to Door County. Even though part of my life
was spent growing up on farm, I still don’t
care for that aroma! At any rate, although a
small part of me still felt “exposed” to the
elements, the other part overcame any
remaining fears I had about biking, and I
remembered the carefree feelings of my
youth, wanting also to remember how or
when I lost that feeling.
I don’t know which part of the ride was
my favorite: the early morning runs with the
sun creating shimmering, silver-white streaks
on the lake; the dusk rides with their hues of
pink, turquoise and blue; or the night rides
with the reflected lights of the boats on the
water as we crossed Sturgeon Bay. Why
choose? I just liked it all!
Last, but certainly not least, was the camaraderie. I loved how everyone looked out for
each other, and I loved the formation of the
bevy of beautiful bikes. I enjoyed mealtimes
together, the sharing of information regarding
the bikes, and the sharing of stories over a
glass of wine at the end of the last day. And
so, to my fellow Gold Wing riders and to my
husband, Dan, I would like to give my thanks
for making this a memorable trip, and for
helping me recapture something lost.
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Wing World
W i n g
W o r l d ’ s
“ N a s h v i l l e
N o t e b o o k ”
A Country Evening at
Smiley Hollow
B y
Wing
Ding:
Another
Great
Reason
To Go
February 2006
S h a r o n
S t a n l e y
Leave the city lights behind you for your first night of Wing Ding 2006 and get
back to what made Nashville great in the first place–the rolling hills of Middle
Tennessee and their kinfolk.
n Monday, July 3, join GWRRA’s optional
tour opener, “A Country Evening at Smiley
Hollow,” and enjoy a night of dinner, dancing, and festivities amid hundreds of acres of rural
Tennessee seclusion.
The Smiley Hollow farm, located near the tiny
town of Ridgetop, Tennessee, is just twenty minutes
from downtown Nashville and is nearly as pure as
when David Smiley first settled the land in 1805.
Throughout the years, amid its 300-plus acres of
Tennessee timberland, the hollow has served
numerous functions, such as an apple orchard for
cider and vinegar, a free-range farm (long before
“free-range” became simply a fashionable culinary
term), a watering station for early settlers, a
molasses mill, and two sawmills. It’s even been
rumored that “The ’Holler” was a haven for moonshiners.
And though the types of business enterprises
have changed here throughout the centuries, business owners have not; at least 30 descendents of
David Smiley still remain here, living and working
the land at both their family-run business and its
accompanying vegetable farm. And, in keeping with
all things historical and local, several of the
Smileys’ neighbors, who you’ll find waving to you
at the hollow’s entryway, still serve as period-style
greeters.
“It’s a real rustic experience of old-fashioned
Southern hospitality,” says Manny Moritz, confessed “adopted kin” and co-owner of The Oldfashioned Smiley Hollow Hayride and Barndance
Company.
But if you think country picking by backwoods
Johnny-B-Goodes and moonshine is what you’ll get
here, think again. Manny says he always schedules
first-rate studio musicians from Nashville–those
that back up the national recording acts–who’ll play
just about any style of music you request. A wide
variety of your favorite adult beverages are available at the cash bar.
Many large corporations from across the U.S.
choose the hollow to hold their company picnics
and team-building exercises. And you may find it
interesting to know that current Top-10 country
O
stars and music legends alike–from Kenny Chesney
to the Charlie Daniels Band–often hold their fan
club appreciation parties here.
Of course they choose the location for its incredibly beautiful backdrop, but they probably also
choose Smiley Hollow because its oversized hardwood dance floor and 1,800-seat barn board gathering spot provide plenty of room for line dancing,
square dancing, and clogging.
They likely also choose Smiley Hollow because
of its famous down-home Tennessee meals of
hickory-smoked pulled pork or slow-cooked chicken BBQ, Sue Smiley’s specialty baked beans, Ted
Smiley’s sumptuous corn-on-the-cob, or “The
’Holler’s” freshly made coleslaw and handmade
cobblers, pies, and cakes.
Either way, plenty of fun activities for the entire
family abound in the hollow, including the old-fashioned hayride you won’t want to miss, 18-hole
miniature golf, beach-style volleyball, basketball,
horseshoes, and a variety of dance instructions.
And you won’t have to wait in tediously long
lines; the entire “’Holler” is being reserved exclusively for Wing Ding delegates. So there’s plenty of
room for everyone to have a romping good time.
“We serve only one group at a time,” Manny
explains, “because we want them to enjoy themselves. It makes for good family fun.”
So relax, leave your Wing parked in Nashville,
and hop the bus out to Smiley Hollow. Or, for the
more adventurous at heart, explore the narrow,
curvy 20 miles of roadway there by bike or car.
To place your reservation (and for detailed
directions) call (800) 843-9460 or visit the Optional
Tours link at GWRRA’s www.wing-ding.org Web
site.
A Country Evening at Smiley Hollow
Monday, July 3, 7-10 p.m.
Cost: $40 per ticket, includes dinner and entertainment. Cash bar available.
Roundtrip bus service: $10 per seat. (Free parking at the pickup point–the Gaylord Opryland
Hotel–for anyone sporting an official Wing Ding
2006 armband.) Buses begin departing at 6 p.m. ●
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HOUSING INFORMATION
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau has secured clean, comfortable lodging at affordable rates. Please
make your housing arrangements using this list of available hotels. Rates are guaranteed through June 10, 2006
only and do not include applicable taxes.
Please do not call the hotels directly. For all reservations, please call (888) 777-6779.
Hotels
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center (HOST)
2800 Opryland Drive
$89
$10 per day resort fee includes high speed internet access
Indoor & outdoor pools
Spa & fitness center
Concierge & tour desk
Several onsite shops & restaurants
Hertz rental car desk
Radisson
2401 Music Valley Drive
.76 miles from Gaylord Opryland
$79
In house Applebee’s restaurant
Indoor pool
Fitness center
Free high speed internet access
Amerisuites
220 Rudy Circle
1.12 miles from Gaylord Opryland
$99
Continental breakfast
Fitness room
Outdoor pool
Free high speed internet access
Best Western
201 Music City Circle
1.35 miles from Gaylord Opryland
$85
Continental breakfast
Fitness room
Outdoor pool
Free high-speed Internet access
Fairfield Inn
211 Music City Circle
1.37 miles from Gaylord Opryland
$79
Indoor pool
Continental breakfast
Free high speed internet access
Courtyard Marriott
125 Music City Circle
1.24 miles from Gaylord Opryland
$89
$7 breakfast
Indoor pool
Fitness room
Free high speed internet access
Fiddler’s Inn
2410 Music Valley Drive
.81 miles from Gaylord Opryland
$85
Exterior entrance
Comfort Inn
2516 Music Valley Drive
1.37 miles from Gaylord Opryland
$75
Continental breakfast
Free wireless high-speed internet access
Guesthouse Inn
2420 Music Valley Drive
.85 miles from Gaylord Opryland
$85
Continental breakfast
Indoor pool
Free high speed internet access
Camping
Please consult Wing Ding Web site (www.wing-ding.org/camping.html) for listing.
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GWRRA
Invites you to
Wing Ding 28
Opryland Hotel • Nashville, Tennessee • July 3-6, 2006
To register, simply mail or fax this form, or call 1.800.843.9460, or visit www.gwrra.org on the internet
RIDER’S NAME: _______________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
CITY/ST/ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________
COUNTRY: ______________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: __________________________________________________________________
WORK PHONE: __________________________________________________________________
EARLY: (Postmarked before May 15, 2006)
LATE: (Postmarked May 15 - June 16, 2006)
Full registration includes access
to trade show, seminars, talent
show, field events, parades, opening and closing ceremonies. Plus,
each full registrant receives a souvenir
event pin, event program, discount
coupon book, one door prize ticket
and one grand prize ticket for a chance
to win thousands of dollars in prizes!
Please use ONE form for each
rider (the rider is the driver of the
motorcycle). Co-riders (passengers)
use the same form as the rider.
Number of Life or Gold Members
x $20 = $
Number of Life or Gold Members
x $22 = $
Number of Members
x $40 = $
Number of Members
x $45 = $
FAX or MAIL this form to:
Number of Non-Members
x $50 = $
Number of Non-Members
x $55 = $
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P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
U LT I M AT E L U X U RY M O T O R C Y C L E T O U R I N G
Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing must be received by the
National Office on or before June 12, 2006, and are subject to a $15 handling charge. No telephone or verbal
cancellations will be accepted. Day passes will be available, $15 for Members, $22 for non-members. On-site full
registration fee is $50 for Members and $60 for non-members.
1.800.843.9460
Fax: 623.581.3844
Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities and events! Additional
lodging and camping information will be sent with your registration confirmation 2-3 weeks after your application is
processed. Armbands, tickets, t-shirts or any other items purchased will be available for pick-up beginning the day prior to
Wing Ding in the registration area.
RIDER EDUCATION COURSES
The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number of participants. You
will be notified of your class time and location as soon as possible. Note: Certification
cost is per person, not per bike!
# OF PEOPLE
CLASS
CPR/First Aid-New
CPR/First Aid
(Renew)
ERC
ERC
Sidecar
Trailering
Trike
This course is designed to teach and certify you in the basic principles of
CPR and First Aid. Come and learn these absolutely essential lifesaving
techniques. 8 hours.
This course is designed to refresh and re-certify you in the basic principles
of CPR and First Aid. 4 hours.
(One-up) Learn advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, swerving and other possible lifesaving techniques plus mental skills and situation
strategies for the single rider. 5.5 hours (range only).
(Two-up) This course offers the same basic principles as the ERC with the
added element of a co-rider. 5.5 hours (range only).
This course offers advanced techniques of riding with a sidecar as well as
situation strategies and accident avoidance tactics. (One-up ONLY) 6 hours
(3 classroom/3 riding).
Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable
travel. Motorcycles only, no trikes or sidecars please. 6 hours
(3 classroom/3 riding).
This course teaches advanced riding skills for the trike rider such as maximum braking, swerving and turning. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding)
[Permission granted to photocopy this page from Wing World.]
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GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 (4 WINNERS!)
Yard (18 tickets) = $10
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tickets will be voided.
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Winners announced at Closing Ceremonies. Five
card draw.
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TOURS 1-5—REGISTER SEPERATELY FROM WING DING
Offered through Gaylord Opryland Transportation. Call (800) 670-7737 or fill out a form
available at www.wing-ding.org. Use group code C-WNGRD and fax as directed.
TOUR #1—Music Country, Each Tour Starts at 9:30 a.m., (3 hours)
Cost: $28/person
Dates: 7/1 (Sat), 7/2 (Sun), 7/4 (Tue), 7/5 (Wed), 7/7 (Fri), 7/8 (Sat)
• See the homes of the hottest country stars, including Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Kix Brooks,
Ronnie Dunn, Trace Adkins, Lorrianne Crook and Little Jimmy Dickens.
Total
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WING DING 28 OPTIONAL TOURS
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TOUR #2—Country Hall of Fame & Ryman Auditorium, Each Tour Starts at 10:30 a.m. (3 hours)
Cost: $32/person
Dates: 7/1 (Sat), 7/2 (Sun), 7/4 (Tue), 7/5 (Wed), 7/7 (Fri), 7/8 (Sat)
• Tour the fabulous new Country Hall of Fame. Learn, see and hear about all your favorite stars.
Learn something new about their lives. See Elvis’s gold Cadillac. Listen to the music.
• Take a self-guided tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium, former home of the Grand Ole Opry
(admission included in price)
TOUR #3—Steppin Out at the Wildhorse Saloon, Each Tour Starts at 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $36.50/person (Lunch included)
Dates: 7/1 (Sat), 7/2 (Sun), 7/4 (Tue), 7/5 (Wed), 7/7 (Fri), 7/8 (Sat)
• Shuttle departs the Gaylord Opryland Resort on the hour and from the Wildhorse at half past
the hour. This is done on a continual basis during the posted times. The driver will provide
narrative regarding points of interest including the Hall of Fame and the Ryman Auditorium.
• Includes Lunch.
TOUR #4—Grand Ole Nashville, (3 Hours)
Cost: $28/person
Dates/Times: 2:00 p.m.: 7/1 (Sat), 7/3 (Mon), 7/5 (Wed)
10:00 a.m.: 7/2 (Sun), 7/4 (Tue), 7/7 (Fri), 7/8 (Sat)
• See the homes of legendary stars, including Ronnie Milsap, Martina McBride, and Earl Scruggs.
• Take a self-guided tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium, former home of the Grande Ole Opry
(admission included in price).
• See points of interest including Fort Nashboro, Historic Second Ave, the Capitol, Music Row,
the Parthenon, and Governors Mansion.
TOURS 5 & 6—OFFERED THROUGH GWRRA
Call (800) 843-9460 or fill out Wing Ding registration form on-line at www.wing-ding.org.
TOUR #5—The Grand Ole Opry
Cost: $32.85/person General Seating (refundable up to 30 days before the event)
$46.50/person Gold Circle Seating (1st 10 rows) (non-refundable)
Dates/Times: 6:30 p.m.: 7/1 (Sat) Note: Gold Circle Seating not available this date.
7:00 p.m.: 7/4 (Tuesday)
•The Grand Ole Opry is within a short walking distance from the hotel. A free shuttle
service is provided by the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.
• There are only a limited number of tickets available.
TOUR #6—A GWRRA Country Evening and Dinner at Smiley Hollow
Cost: $40/person
$10/person round trip bus transportation from Opryland Hotel
Dates/Times: Monday, July 3rd from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Full BBQ dinner (chicken/pork) and all the trimmings!
• Live band, line dancing, 18-hole miniature golf course, old-fashioned hayrides, etc.
• Cash bar provided by Smiley Hollow. GWRRA recommends roundtrip bus transportation
if you are planning on having any alcohol.
TOUR
# OF PEOPLE
GWRRA • P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
1.800.843.9460 • Fax: 623.581.3844
Register online at
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Tour #5 (7/4)(General)_______x $32.85 = _______
Tour #6 (Bus)____x $10 = _________
Tour #5 (7/4)(Gold)_________x 46.50 = ________
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2001 Illusion Red GL1800 Gold Wing, CB Radio, lots of
chrome, bought in 2003 (left over). Six moths left on factory warranty, 21,000K. Comes with Insta-Trike - 500
mile. Asking $13,500 for both. Call John (717) 9381307 eve. PA
2002 Yellow GL1800. Many extras including lots of lights
and custom paint, chrome, garaged, only 7,000 miles.
Wife doesn’t want it after all. $14,000. (936) 5820992. [email protected]. TX
2002 Fuel injected Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic with
8400 mi. Beautiful Chrome-Illusion “Diamond Dust”
flame paint-job; Vance & Hines Long-Shots; Mustang Seat;
hyper-charger power commander. Over $15,000 invested! Must see! $9,950. Paul. (270) 753-0988
T
[email protected]. Dennis. (530) 876-1697. CA
COMMERCIAL
CLASSIFIEDS
www.paulexports.com, Florida, is looking for
used Gold Wing parts (no trike takeoff parts, pls) and
Gold Wing GL1500 and GL1800 in any condition (salvage, high mileage, abused also) for export.
Nationwide pickup avaible. 727-259-3021. email:
[email protected]
WOWMotorcycles.com. BUY—SELL—TRADE
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1986 GL1200 Aspencade with trailer. CB.Two Shoei helmets with headsets. Floorboards, heel-toe shifter, original
footrests included. New tires, luggage rack, progressive
springs, Markland backrest, hwy boards. Stator, timing
belts, & water pump replaced at 42k. Shop & owners
manual included. Pampered, garaged, very clean.
Purchasing 1800. 65k, $4300. E-mail for pics.
February 2006
1990 GL1500 SE, White, 109,000 miles, reverse, cruise,
new Elite 3 tires, upper and lower wings, Corbin seat.
Matching trailer. $6,750.00. Call Joe. (573) 346-4709
or e-mail [email protected]. MO
1996 Magenta GL1500 SE. 97K mi. Pinstriping by
Scarecrow. Chrome wheels, CD, garaged and covered, heel
& toe shifter, boards, armrests, hitch. $8400. Ron. (618)
357-3904. [email protected]. IL
1997 GL1500 SE. Two tone dark green. 76,600 miles.
Very clean, garage kept, Corbin seat, floor boards, air
horns, Progressive front shocks, new back tire, CD player
and lots of extra chrome. Asking $10,500. Stuart. (904)
221-7151.
1997 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe with 21,000 miles.
Two-tone, black & cream with too many extras to list.
Great cruiser or touring bike! $8,350 Paul. (270) 7530988.
1998 Gray/Dark Gray GL1500SE. 45k mi., CB, new
Metzelers, backrest, trunk rack, highway boards, chrome
rotor covers, passenger armrests, loaded. $10,000. Bob.
(313) 215-2812, [email protected]. MI
1998 Valkyrie Tourer. Black & teal. Lots of chrome. New
tires. $5K mi. Looks like new. No rust. Bruce. (407) 8868648. FL
1999 two-tone green GL1500SE. Tastefully accessorized,
Tulsa windshield, garage kept, prof. maintained, only
2,553.4 miles. $10,450 obo. Randy. (770) 745-0664
2000 GL1500SE, Wineberry, 71K mi, Travelcade,
Compufire, many lights, Tulsa windshield and belly pan,
ready for coast to coast. $10K. Chuck. (972) 727-3102
or [email protected]. TX
2001 Illusion Red GL1800, 74,000 miles. All recalls
done, passed frame inspection, great condition. Never
been hot or down. Iso pegs, iso grips, CB, spoiler, luggage
rack, fog lights, backrest, trailer hitch, rear speakers, butler cups and mounts, full bike cover, saddlebag and trunk
chrome accents, plus much more chrome. $11,000 obo.
George. [email protected]. NE TX.
R I K E S
1993 Teal GL1500SE CSC trike w/trailer, 89K Mi.
Pinstriping, over 60 extras, Six-degree rake kit, 90 Amp
Alt. Matching spinners on trike & trailer. Six CD player,
Signal mirrors. $18000. Jim. (623) 587-9540 AZ.
[email protected].
1995 GL1500 Asp./California Sidecar Trike,Green.71K
mi., many accessories, custom pinstriping, exc.cond.
Garage kept. With Cycle-Mate trailer. $14,500. Mike.
(252) 223-3348 N.C.
1999 SE, spectra red with CSC conversion. 96k well maintained and trouble free miles. Loaded with accessories,
chrome, GPS, satellite radio. Located outside of Tucson.
Asking $19,000. Vance. Call (813) 546-1419 or e-mail
[email protected]. AZ
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1999 Kwik Kamp camper, used very little, queen bed,
spare tire, air conditioner and air conditioner slot in canvas,
add a room, cooler and cooler cover, porta-potty, like new
condition. $2500. George. [email protected].
NE TX.
Cargo trailer. Box is a large car-top carrier. Approx. 18 cu.
ft. w/ new hitch set up. Black. Won in raffle. $500 obo.
Dan. (562) 802-3669. [email protected]. CA
1998 Time Out, two awnings, cooler package, light bar,
cover, spare tire, top rack, excellent condition. Bought new
in 1999. $2500. Contact Jim at (601) 736-1291 or
[email protected]. MS.
1991 Kwik Kamp. Excellent condition. Garaged and covered. Used very little. White. $1,000. Richard. (330)
482-0542.
Starlight Delux trailer with cooler rack, chrome wheels,
spoiler, rails, swivel hitch. Wineberry. Excellent condition.
$800 o.b.o. Ricky. (615) 672-4650 or (615) 5127794. TN
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GL1800 stock mufflers with attached Kuryakyn three-hole
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pieces in Illusion Red color, make offer. Frank. (417) 7419523 or [email protected]. MO
Joe Rocket jacket, size L, black, Alter Ego. Body armor in
shoulders, elbows/forearms & spine. Never worn, paid
$250, asking $200. Judy/Jim. (928) 649-1226 or
[email protected]. AZ
E V E N T S
We list only GWRRA-sponsored functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information. For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit on-line listings according to GWRRA
Region, District and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months in advance of an event, and will run
through the month of the issue’s cover date. “Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear in the January, May
Rearview mirror housing. GL1800. New. Left side. 2002
silver. No mirror. $35 includes S&H to your U.S. address.
Chuck. [email protected].
and September issues. The deadline for Events is approximately the fourth Friday of the month, two months
Two HJC CL-Max Pearl flip-face helmets with J&M Elite helmet headsets. One is XL and one is L. Both were bought
new this spring and are in excellent condition and hardly
used. Sell both for $700 firm. Michael. (414) 327-4329
[email protected] WI.
* Indicates new listing in this issue.
Parts from 2004 Titanium GL1800. All new OEM parts.
License panel, saddlebags (no lights), exhaust extensions,
trunk molding, handlebar dampener, battery side covers,
side fairing accent, radiator accent grills, rivet cover. All for
$200 o.b.o. plus shipping. Bob (603) 448-3707. [email protected]
2004 steering head for GL1800. Low mileage on part.
$150 o.b.o. plus shipping. Bob (603) 448-3707. Bob
(603) 448-3707. [email protected].
2004 Voyager kit for a GL1500. Used only four months.
$2200. Bobby. (423) 235-3998. TN.
Miscellaneous Timeshare for sale in Branson, Missouri at
The Plantation at Fall Creek. It is an A-B unit. Jim. 608788-4663 (Wisconsin) or e-mail at bear-honey@
charter.net
For rent during Bike Week. 4 March-11 March. Tropic
Shores, Daytona Beach. Sleeps four. Heated pool, beach
side, Gold Crown. $1,200. John. (386) 409-5560.
Beautiful, private, fully furnished country loft apartment
with all amenities and secure garage parking, close to
Hannigans in Murray, KY. $60 per day. Paul. (270) 7530988.
Complete Bushtec trailer hitch from ’02 GL1800. $200.
Lynn. (815) 235-3538. IL
1997 Chariot Shuttle 16 camper. AC/heater, awning,
fridge, 3/4 bed, back door screen, h/w heater. Rear door
lets down to load two full bikes. Dual axle, electric brakes.
$5995. Bill. (843) 667-6992. [email protected]. SC
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Backrest for ’83 Gold Wing or steel plate for trunk. Jim.
641-782-7980 or [email protected]. IA
For 1983 Wing: chrome cap and side cover for front brake
reservoir. Chrome spark plug wire dress-up shields. Marlow.
(952) 469-4873. MN
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before the issue’s cover date.
To submit event information, e-mail [email protected] or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N.
11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027.
NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
MARCH/APRIL 2006. NZ-A’s “Three Week
Tour of Both Islands of New Zealand.”
Organized and escorted by members of NZ-A.
You can travel by bike, car or RV. Inquiries to
Ron Meiklen at [email protected].
JULY 3-6, 2006. WING DING 28 at the
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
in Nashville, Tennessee. GWRRA marks its
first visit to Music City USA for their international convention. For details and the preregister,
contact GWRRA’s Web sites www.wingding.org or www.gwrra.org or call Customer
Service at (800) 843-9460. GWRRA, 21423
N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027. Keep checking the Web site for NEVER BEFORE SEEN
EVENTS at the best Wing Ding ever! Don’t miss
this one...
REGIONAL EVENTS
MARCH 23-25, 2006. SOUTH CENTRAL
REGION (H) RALLY in Marshall, TX. Contact
Cliff Miller. (405) 949-1748. E-mail: [email protected]. Web site: www.region-h.org.
*MAY 25-27, 2006. REGION F/NEVADA
DISTRICT RALLY in Elko, NV. Join us for “Not
Your Typical Rally” in the beautiful Ruby
Mountains in Northern Nevada. Contact Bill
Agnew [email protected] or Steve Starr [email protected] or go to www.gwrra
-regionf.org for more information.
DISTRICT EVENTS
FEBRUARY 3-5. 2006 VIRGINIA DISTRICT
“Wingless Weekend Dizney Daze—A Cruise to
Nowhere” at the Williamsburg Hospitality
House in Williamsburg, VA. Web site:
www.gwrrava.org. Contact Keith & Carol
Lindgren, Virginia District Directors at (757)
547-2773. E-mail: [email protected].
FEBRUARY 3-5 2006. ILLINOIS “Winter
Warm Up/The Roaring Twenties” at the Chateau
Hotel & Convention Center in Bloomington,
IL. Contact Dave & Gwen Carter. (815) 477
9893. Web site: www.gwrra-ildistrict.org.
FEBRUARY 4, 2006. TENNESSEE DISTRICT
“Cupids Capers” at the Doubletree Hotel in
Murfreesboro, TN. Contact Jeff & Cherri
Liner. (423) 336-5835. Web site: www.tngwrra.org.
FEBRUARY 10-12, 2006. OHIO DISTRICT
“Cabin Fever/Hawaiian Luau” at the Holiday
Inn Worthington in Columbus, OH. Contact
Roger & Penny Hurley, 201 Southview Lane,
West Milton, OH 45383. (937) 698-4443. Email: [email protected]. Web site: http://
www.ohiogwrra.org.
FEBRUARY 17-18, 2006. MICHIGAN DISTRICT “Wingless Weekend” in Lansing, MI.
Contact Chris Bobek. (248) 852-8537. Web
site: www.gwrra-mi.org.
FEBRUARY 23-25, 2006. FLORIDA DISTRICT “Wing Gathering” at the Howard
Johnson Main Gate Resort in Kissimmee, FL.
Contact Bob & Nan Shrader. (813) 885-7963.
[email protected]. Web site: www.floridadistrict.com.
FEBRUARY 24-26, 2006. INDIANA DISTRICT “Winter Rendezvous—Do You Believe In
Magic” at the Marriott East Hotel & Conference
Center in Indianapolis, IN. Contact Butch &
Margaret Micheau. (260) 726-9534. E-mail:
[email protected]. Vendors call Kip &
Peggy Robinette. (260) 726-4124. E-mail:
[email protected]. Web site: indianaonwings.org.
FEBRUARY 25, 2006. ARKANSAS DISTRICT “Couples Spring Fling” in Morrilton,
AR. Contact Dale Wingrove. (870) 845-0025.
E-mail: [email protected]. Website:
http://www.arkansasgwrra.homestead.com.
*MARCH 30-APRIL 1, 2006. ALABAMA
DISTRICT RALLY, the “Mardi Gras” in
Mobile, AL. Contact Bill Gulley, 1001 C.R.
515, Lexington, Alabama 35648. (256) 2298833.
MAY 18-20, 2006. ARKANSAS DISTRICT
RALLY “Animal House” adventure at the
Velda Rose Resort Hotel & Spa in Hot Springs,
AR. Hotel Reservations: (888) 624-3311.
Contact Dale Wingrove. (870) 845-0025. Email:
[email protected].
Website:
http://www.arkansasgwrra.homestead.com.
Wing World
APRIL 6-8, 2006. LOUSIANA DISTRICT
RALLY “Wings over the Bayou/Mardi Gras
Madness” at Hotel Acadiana in Lafayette, LA.
Contact Jere & Maurine Pyburn. (318) 3871741. E-mail: [email protected]. Web
site: www.ladist.org for rally registration form.
APRIL 27-29, 2006. TENNESSEE DISTRICT
“Spring Fling” at the Country Inns & Suites in
Pigeon Forge, TN. Contact Jeff & Cherri
Liner. (423) 336-5835. Web site: www.tngwrra.org.
MAY 11-13,
2006. TEXAS DISTRICT
RALLY at the Inn of the Hills, Kerrville, TX.
“Fifth Annual Wingfest.”‘Hill Country Reunion’
“Denim & Diamonds.” Contact Breeze &
Carolyn
Hoadley
(940)
243-5237,
[email protected]. Registration Pamela Meyer
(281) 578-8371, [email protected].
Vendors Ken & Barbie Peterson (817) 2934667, [email protected]. More information on the Texas District Web Page www.texasdist.org/
MAY 18-21, 2006. DELAWARE DISTRICT
RALLY “The First Riding Rally” from “The First
State” in the NE Region at the DE State
Fairgrounds in Harrington, DE. Contact Jim &
Lilli Davison, 23652 Burton Street, Seaford, DE
19973, (302) 628-0632, e-mail: jdavisonsr@
comcast.net, or Diane George, 20959 Wesley
Church Road, Seaford, DE 19973, (302) 6292225, e-mail: [email protected]. Web site:
www.homestead.com/gwrrade/index.html.
JUNE 8-10, 2006. OREGON DISTRICT
RALLY “Wings Along the Umpqua” at the
Douglas County Fairgrounds in Roseberg,
OR. Contact Woody & Rae McFarland, (541)
259-4429 or (503) 881-1034, cell, e-mail:
[email protected] or Sam & Marjoe
White, (541) 261-9250, e-mail: [email protected]. Web site: www.gwrraoregondistrict.org.
JUNE 29-JULY 2, 2006. WYOMING DISTRICT “Rally” in Buffalo, WY. Contact
Gordon & Beverly Valasek, P.O. Box 2034,
Mills, WY 82644. (307) 266-4136.
*JULY 20-22, 2006. ALL NEW ENGLAND
DISTRICTS RALLY V at Quality Inn &
Conference Center, Vernon, CT. Contact Bill &
Adrienne Lacey, 7 Princeton Street, Westfield,
MA 01085. (413) 572-0823. E-mail
[email protected].
Web
site:
www.newenglandrally.org.
CHAPTER EVENTS
FEBRUARY 11, 2006. IA-E’s eighteenth
annual Sweetheart Weekend and Dance” at the
Comfort Inn & Suites in Ft. Madison, IA.
Contact Mike & Linda Huppenbauer, (319) 7581134 or Boomer & Connie Franklin, (217) 2246361.
February 2006
FEBRUARY 18, 2006. TX-V’s fifth “Birthday
Rally” in Harlingen, TX. Contact Dewayne
Finn, 1912 Jay Ave., McAllen, TX 78504. (956)
451-0666. E-mail: [email protected].
FEBRUARY 24-27, 2006. EN-A’s “Sounds
Of The Seventies Weekend” in Lowestoft,
Suffolk, England. Contact Mark Bright, 47
Lancaster
Way,
Yaxley,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire, England. 44 1733 750161.
*MARCH 17-18, 2006. GA-A2 & GA X’s
13th annual “Irish Getaway” at the Civitan Club
Fairgrounds on Highway 257 in Dublin, GA.
Contact Gene & Pat Whiddon, (478) 9865678, e-mail: [email protected] or Wayne &
Jewell Dennard (478)374-5081, e-mail: [email protected].
APRIL 7-8, 2006. TX-O’s “Bluebonnet
Campout & Rally Chapter” at Lady Bird Johnson
City Park in Fredericksburg, TX. Contact
Richard Seay. (512) 894-3139. E-mail:
[email protected].
APRIL 22, 2006. TX-Z2’s “Lone Star Z2
Rally” in McKinney, TX. Contact Lorton Trent,
3608 Apple Blossom Lane, McKinney, TX
75070. (972) 542-4458. E-mail: lorton34@
comcast.net.
*APRIL 23, 2006. Chapter CA1-Q’s
Rendezvous With “Q” Ride & Carnival from
Huntington Beach, CA. Call Carl Cotton
(714) 633-5221 or Dave & Roberta Lawrence
(562) 430-8244 or e-mail [email protected].
Web site: http://gwrra-ca1q.org/index.html.
FEBRUARY
2006
ADS
Add-On ...................................................49
Americade ...............................................36
Berglund Insurance ...................................15
Big Bike Parts ...........................................10
BikelinE by Markel American Insurance .........9
Bushtec Trailer ..........................................55
Champion Sidecar ...............................86-87
Chatterbox, USA ......................................57
Chrome World Inc. ...................................26
Cruiserworks ..............................................4
Deltran ......................................................4
Electrical Connection.................................18
Fairchild Sports ........................................51
FL1-H Gold Wing Get-A-Way .....................59
Gene’s Gallery .........................................13
Gerbings Heated Clothing .........................62
Hannigan Motorsports...............................51
Honda Direct Line .....................................60
Honda Of Cool Springs ........................40-41
Honda Of Tupelo ......................................14
INB Radio ................................................70
J & M Corp ................................................2
Kennedy Group ........................................18
Kuryakyn .................................................23
Law Tigers—Aamil LLC ..............................53
APRIL 23, 2006. RI-B’s “Kick-Off Breakfast”
in West Greenwich, RI. Contact Phil &
Carolann Soder. (401) 732-4041. E-mail:
[email protected].
Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. .........................88
APRIL 29, 2006. TX-O2’s third annual
“Heart of Texas Wings Rally” at Riverside Park
in Coleman, TX. Contact Dave Simmons. (325)
382-4469. E-mail: [email protected].
National Products Inc ................................11
APRIL 29, 2006. TX-O2’s third annual
“Heart of Texas Wings Rally” at Riverside Park
in Brownwood, TX. Contact Dave & Jean
Simmons, 514 Lakeview Drive, Coleman, TX
76834. (325) 382-4469. E-mai: [email protected].
APRIL 29, 2006. DE-A’s ninth annual
“Charlie Raysor Memorial Hobo Stew” in Bear,
DE. Contact Brian Gillard, 2724 Fawkes Dr.,
Wilmington, DE 19808. (302) 995-6544.
MAY 26-28, 2006. WA-L’s annual “Desert
Spring Fling” at The Umatilla Fairgrounds in
Hermiston, OR. Hotels or Camp on the fairgrounds. Contact M.R.Messinger. (509) 582
4560. E-mail: [email protected]. Web site:
www.gwrra-wa-1.org
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Motor Trike Inc.....................................43-46
Nashville CVB .....................................31-34
Niehaus Cycle Sales ..........................6-7, 30
Pitbull By Watson’s Mfg .............................14
Procycle USA ...........................................61
Progressive Insurance ................................21
Safety Features .........................................60
Schroaders Honda ....................................28
Sierra Electronics ......................................37
Southern Honda Powersports .....................19
The Trike Shop..........................................57
Time Out Corp .........................................53
Tow-Pac, Inc .............................................62
Tulsa Enterprises .......................................14
US Paint ..................................................25
Utopia Products, Inc. .................................60
Vetesnik Powersports .................................27
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DON BROCK ......................EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ......................21423 N. 11TH AVENUE ........................PHOENIX ......................AZ...................85027 ........................(623) 581-2500
JIM HODGE ........................SR. NT’L DIR. ...................................5705 OLD FORT BAYOU ROAD................OCEAN SPRINGS ..........MS ..................39564 ........................(228) 875-1764
JIM HUTCHINS....................SR. NT’L DIR. ...................................13036 FLORENTINE DRIVE ......................SHELBY TOWNSHIP .......MI ...................48315 ........................(586) 726-0742
DENIS EVANS.....................NT’L DIR., CANADA .........................201-241 ST. PAUL STREET WEST...............ST CATHARINES ..........ON .................L2S2E5........................(905) 685-9238
STEVE JOHNSON ............SR INT’L MEMBER ENHANCEMENT...2600 RANDALL WAY #111 Bx121...........SILVERDALE....................WA .................98383 ........................(360) 377-1137
BOB LORENZ ...................SR. NT’L DIR. RIDER EDUCATION.......2744 COUNTY FARM ROAD ...................HOWELL .......................MI ...................48843 ........................(517) 548-9028
GORDON MURPHY.............NT’L DIR. RIDER ED, CANADA ..........14 CHARLOTTETOWN PL. .......................ST. JOHN’S ...................NF..................AIA 2P4 .......................(709) 753-2318
CJ KARCANES ....................LEADERSHIP TRAINING ....................543 GREEN MEADOW LN ......................ARARAT ........................NC..................27007 ........................(336) 374-6455
JIM GRAYBEAL ....................DRILL TEAM COORDINATOR .............10405 N. 41ST. LANE ............................PHOENIX ......................AZ...................85051 ........................(602) 439-5352
JIM FOLLIS ..........................SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS ..............23229 CLEVELAND .................................DEARBORN ...................MI ...................48124 ........................(313) 561-5876
PETER RUSSELL ....................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .............................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525
BOB KEKEIS........................COMMUNICATIONS........................211 SAUK TRAIL .....................................VALPARASIO ..................IN ...................46385 ........................(219) 762-9604
TBA....................................MOTORIST AWARENESS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
KIT LYMAN .........................RECRUITING ....................................340 OLD MILL ROAD ...............................SANTA BARBARA...........CA ..................93110 ........................(805) 683-3580
REGIONAL
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LARRY LINGO ......................SOUTHEAST (A) ............................7702 PIERCE HARWELL RD. .................PLANT CITY...........................FL ....................33565 ........................(813) 986-3567
JERE GOODMAN ................NORTHEAST (B) ............................42 SCOTT DR. ....................................HILLSBOROUGH ....................NJ ...................08844 ........................(908) 874-5698
TOM TAGGART....................GREAT LAKES (D) ..........................BOX 119 5051 ST RT 78......................BUCHTEL...............................OH..................45716 ........................(740) 753-2214
RON KNUDTSON................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ...........953 KNOLLWOOD LANE .....................MASON CITY........................IA....................50401 ........................(641) 423-5035
BILL AGNEW .......................SOUTHWEST (F) ...........................691 SMITH ST .....................................CANON CITY .......................CO..................81212 ........................(719) 275-4860
CLIFF MILLER ........................SOUTH CENTRAL (H).....................4515 N WARREN................................OKLAHOMA CITY..................OK ..................73112 ........................(405) 949-1748
DON BEYELER .....................BIG SKY (I) ...................................2162 RIVER RD ....................................AMERICAN FALLS ..................ID ....................83211 ........................(208) 226-2063
MICHAEL MITCHELL .............APPALACHIAN (N) ........................3306 LISTERBROOK COURT..................RICHMOND ..........................VA ...................23230 ........................(804) 266-7280
AAGE SCHOUG ..................THE VIKING REGION (V) ...............TOCKVAGEN 8 ...................................TOCKSFORS .........................SWEDEN .........67010........................004657329129
PETER RUSSELL .....................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..34 WEST PARK ....................................LONDON .............................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525
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BOB PINET ..........................CENTRAL CANADA (K)..................1315 SHHERWOOD CT. ......................BURLINGTON........................ON ................L7M1C8.......................(905) 336-6166
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PODOLAK, E
BERMELE, C
BALZER, W
928-855-5468
602-438-9660
520-452-1893
480-883-9913
520-466-2965
928-774-7361
520-299-4440
928-468-8224
928-645-9444
623-776-1762
480-451-7989
928-532-2908
928-632-5247
ARKANSAS
WINGROVE, D
STRICKLAND, A
ERKSIN, M
DEPRIEST, C
870-845-0025
501-312-2526
417-799-9562
501-882-5437
Wing World
AR-D
AR-E
AR-F
AR-H
AR-I
AR-J
AR-L
AR-M
AR-P
AR-T
AR-X
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WARREN
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STUTTGART
RUSSELLVILLE
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ANGELS CAMP
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SAN JOSE
MERCED
SACRAMENTO
MARTIN, J
GRUBEN, D
SAVAGE, D
MELTON, M
BAIN, P
HOLMES, K
LIKERT, F
WALKER, J
SEULING, L
MOORE, W
MATHEWS, T
870-483-1614
501-915-9596
870-463-8772
870-799-8842
870-241-3234
479-968-5179
501-268-8367
870-696-3731
870-425-4145
903-547-2604
479-646-4184
CALIFORNIA
ELMORE, J
HUTTON, R
BROOKS, D
CALLAWAY, R
CHADWICK, J
FREELAND, K
DOWDY, R
BRITTON, D
PRATT, J
COTTON, C
MARTIN, R
SHIPP, T
BUSCH, D
WILKINS, T
SUTHERLAND, R
RHOTEN, D
POLGREAN, L
CANNON, B
BULLOCK, B
CLOUSE, R
RIOLO, N
CROY, D
VICTORINO, M
COOK, L
DAVIS, B
SANDER, R
858-748-1385
661-824-2114
562-802-3669
858-581-3317
909-877-3016
818-347-4781
805-462-1140
909-485-1866
760-722-2797
714-633-5221
714-971-7443
805-680-5071
760-947-5232
805-733-0910
909-506-4666
559-542-0103
559-439-8757
916-786-6654
925-777-1804
707-678-2379
209-462-6122
925-828-7126
805-237-9314
408-745-9777
209-634-1346
916-928-0413
COLORADO
D/D
CO-A
CO-B
CO-C
CO-E
CO-G
CO-I
CO-J
CO-K
CO-L
CO-N
CO-O
CO-Q
CO-T
DOLORES
LITTLETON
GRAND JUNCTION
CANON CITY
ARVADA
FORT COLLINS
COLORADO SPGS
AURORA
GREELEY
LAKEWOOD
PUEBLO
LONGMONT
MONTROSE
TBA
D/D
CT-A
CT-B
CT-D
CT-E
TBA
TBA
BRISTOL
VERNON
FAIRFIELD
GARDNER, G
BETANCOURT, J
BAKER, B
LENNOX, J
DUNN, L
MEIN, J
CURRY, R
ANDERSON, R
VAN WINKLE, R
PLUMHOFF, A
ROSE, M
DUVALL, J
FULLER, D
970-882-7998
303-794-6490
970-242-6634
719-372-3086
303-287-9537
970-686-0687
719-488-9865
303-750-7928
970-330-1301
303-670-0318
719-485-3535
303-255-2596
970-874-0961
CONNECTICUT
SOBERA, J
MITCHELL, C
GOLDSTEIN, B
860-665-9557
860-423-8207
203-226-6673
DELAWARE
D/D
DE-A
DE-B
SEAFORD
NEW CASTLE
SEAFORD
DAVISON, J
GILLARD, B
CARPENTER, A
D/D
FL-1A
FL-1A2
FL-1B
FL-1C
FL-1D
FL-1D2
FL-1E2
FL-1F
FL-1F2
FL-1G
FL-1H
FL-1H2
FL-1J
FL-1J2
FL-1K
FL-1K2
FL-1L
FL-1L2
FL-1M
FL-1O
FL-1P
FL-1Q
FL-1R
FL-1S
FL-1T
FL-1V
FL-1W
FL-1X
FL-1Y
FL-1Z
FL-2A
FL-2B2
FL-2C2
FL-2D
FL-2E
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FL-2L
FL-2N
FL-2O
FL-2P
FL-2Q
FL-2R
FL-2V
FL-2W
TAMPA
TAMPA
TALLAHASSEE
BRANDON
TBA
PENSACOLA
NEW PORT RICHEY
FORT WALTON BCH
TITUSVILLE
OCALA
DELTONA
DAYTONA
ORLANDO
JACKSONVILLE
TBA
LEESBURG
ST PETERSBURG
PANAMA CITY
WESLEY CHAPEL
CLEARWATER
CRESTVIEW
PALATKA
MILTON
DUNNELLON
ZEPHYRHILLS
INVERNESS
JACKSONVILLE BCH
APOPKA
ORANGE PARK
GAINESVILLE
NORTH TAMPA
WEST PALM BCH
SARASOTA
NAPLES
MELBOURNE
MIAMI
PUNTA GORDA
N FORT MYERS
WAUCHULA
LAKELAND
COCOA
STUART
BRADENTON
CORAL SPRINGS
FORT LAUDERDALE
SEBRING
WINTER HAVEN
302-628-0632
302-995-6544
302-877-0949
FLORIDA
SHRADER, R
DAILEY, S
STEPHENS, C
IVERSON, J
813-885-7963
813-833-5680
850-539-5084
813-654-6332
HOLT, C
AVANCE, E
DONALDSON, D
MILLINGTON, W
DUNCAN, B
ABRAMS, J
MCGINNIS, J
MCCAULEY, P
LITTLETON, A
850-944-2034
724-441-8842
850-581-5870
321-632-1587
352-237-8409
386-668-9475
386-663-4939
407-678-8609
904-757-2498
MEADOWS, W
LONDON, A
PIPPIN, D
BARGER, R
SCHAAD, R
DAVIS, W
MEISNER, C
PENNELL, A
GOLLER, G
BROWN, F
JEFFERS, G
THOMSON, C
BENSON, J
BENNETT, C
COULTER, T
DEL RIO, R
GARSON, J
MARTENS, J
LOWMAN, R
ANDERSON, H
BRODBECK, D
TYNDALL, E
GRIFFING, B
CARLTON, W
BERRY, W
RAYNOR, T
BAXTER, P
LOUGH, G
FEIGENBAUM, R
JEFFERSON, H
FRANCIS, H
CORGNELL, W
352-787-1589
727-319-6854
850-785-9736
352-583-3487
727-421-6083
850-892-0318
386-649-4799
850-626-0396
352-249-4407
813-719-9300
352-527-3332
904-268-1324
407-889-3279
904-269-5369
352-378-4425
813-962-4501
561-439-5541
941-378-9023
239-732-8286
321-952-1448
305-233-9946
941-637-0400
239-945-4427
863-773-3648
863-860-4769
321-452-7688
772-546-9334
941-371-3244
954-752-7094
954-435-2730
863-243-3300
863-956-2758
February 2006
FL-2Z
WEST PALM BCH
SEADORF, T
561-433-8813
GEORGIA
D/D
GA-A
GA-A2
GA-B
GA-B2
GA-C
GA-C2
GA-D
GA-D2
GA-E
GA-E2
GA-F
GA-F2
GA-G
GA-H
GA-H2
GA-I
GA-I2
GA-J
GA-K
GA-L
GA-M
GA-N
GA-O
GA-P
GA-Q
GA-R
GA-S
GA-T
GA-U
GA-V
GA-W
GA-X
TEMPLE
MCDONOUGH
DUBLIN
MARIETTA
DOUGLASVILLE
BRUNSWICK
HINESVILLE
GAINESVILLE
DALTON
THOMASTON
SAVANNAH
CONYERS
AUGUSTA
COLUMBUS
ALBANY
STATESBORO
MADISON
CARROLLTON
HIAWASSEE
KINGSLAND
ROME
MOULTRIE
THOMSON
TIFTON
FAYETTEVILLE
WARNER ROBINS
JASPER
WINDER
ATHENS
SNELLVILLE
HAWKINSVILLE
WOODSTOCK
MACON
HI-A
HONOLULU
STEPHENS, R
GREER, R
WHIDDON, G
CLANCY, T
CAMPBELL, R
JONES, B
SCREWS, G
DAVIS, S
CRONAN, F
PEOPLES, B
ETZLE, J
COX, W
CATES, L
MURPHY, A
STUTELY, K
GAY, C
PINCUS, D
FOUST, G
KINTZ, T
YOTHER, J
HASTINGS, R
MCCALL, G
BURKEY, R
OWENS, B
CORNUTT, W
AIKENS, D
MALONE, M
HATFIELD, W
SIMPSON, R
NOY, A
PARKERSON, A
FINLEY, T
ZIMMER, J
770-562-3277
770-473-1316
478-986-5678
770-973-9777
770-739-0272
912-264-0001
912-876-5527
770-887-7938
706-277-1298
706-646-3814
912-826-0912
678-878-0254
706-860-9238
706-569-6820
229-888-1341
912-852-9035
706-342-4541
770-949-1994
706-745-9542
912-729-6379
706-232-0055
229-985-2412
706-831-2629
229-263-7906
770-631-3525
478-953-4886
770-735-3557
706-423-9675
706-546-5202
770-736-5628
478-934-0584
770-974-7533
478-474-8821
HAWAII
KAHN, G
808-545-3132
IDAHO
D/D
ID-A
ID-B
ID-D
IID-E
ID-H
IDAHO FALLS
POCATELLO
LEWISTON
BOISE
IDAHO FALLS
COEUR D’ ALENE
D/D
IL-A
IL-A2
IL-B
IL-B2
IL-C
IL-C2
IL-D
IL-D2
IL-DK
IL-E
IL-F
IL-G
IL-G2
IL-H
IL-H2
IL-I
IL-J
IL-L
IL-M
IL-N
IL-O
IL-P
IL-P2
IL-PI
IL-Q
IL-R
IL-S
IL-T
IL-U
IL-V
IL-V2
IL-W
IL-X
IL-Y
IL-Z
IL-Z2
CRYSTAL LAKE
CHAMPAIGN
MT PROSPECT
MACOMB
CRYSTAL LAKE
GILMAN
FREEPORT
MATTOON
EFFINGHAM
DEKALB
GILLESPIE
MT VERNON
DIXON
GURNEE
HANOVER PARK
MONMOUTH
DECATUR
NORMAL
WINNEBAGO
TINLEY PARK
QUINCY
COLLINSVILLE
LINCOLN
NAPERVILLE
PARIS
PINCKNEYVILLE
SANDWICH
OLNEY
CHATHAM
VANDALIA
BATAVIA
ULLIN
KANKAKEE
GALATIA
JOLIET
PEORIA
CHICAGO
HENICKSMAN, S
CHRISTENSEN, T
STEMMENE, J
MINGA, G
NELSON, L
WEBER, D
208-523-9813
208-233-7262
509-758-7654
208-466-1398
208-785-6615
208-773-1924
ILLINOIS
CARTER, D
VAUGHT, D
LUCKOW, W
PERCY, J
MILNER, K
STEMKE, J
KADERLY, T
GRABER, J
ROLEY, D
MINICK, B
NICOL, J
LONG, D
FOWKES, B
DAUJOTIS, E
NIXON, J
STREICHER, B
GAITROS, T
ALLSOP, R
WILLIAMS, R
CRUM, C
BURTON, J
LAUX, D
HOLMES, M
CAMPUS, P
MAGERS, R
MALLETT, C
WROBEL, R
ROSE, N
GUELDENER, E
BRUNGARD, S
JOHNSTON, R
KAMP, A
BEWSEY, D
FORT, W
DOUGHER, R
FLEMING, C
CIESLA, G
815-477-9893
217-469-7879
630-620-1924
309-837-4035
815-385-8588
815-635-3218
815-275-1967
217-459-2607
217-682-5701
815-264-7834
618-345-1825
618-242-2859
815-288-5919
847-356-6450
847-658-7771
309-736-7436
217-763-2471
309-723-4031
815-399-2113
708-423-3698
217-224-1740
618-337-8347
217-735-1347
815-476-6005
217-466-8635
618-867-2920
815-498-4211
618-395-7129
217-793-6208
618-283-0496
630-260-0270
618-833-5882
708-756-3209
618-937-3381
708-481-6866
309-353-7268
773-259-6896
INDIANA
D/D
IN-A
IN-A2
IN-B
IN-B2
IN-C
IN-C2
IN-D
IN-D2
IN-E
IN-E2
IN-F
IN-F2
IN-G
IN-G2
IN-H
IN-H2
IN-I
IN-J
IN-J2
IN-K
IN-L
IN-L2
IN-M
IN-M2
IN-N
IN-N2
IN-O
PORTLAND
HOBART
LEBONON
NEW ALBANY
MARION
INDIANAPOLIS
FORT WAYNE
TERRE HAUTE
FORT WAYNE
ANDERSON
MITCHELL
WARSAW
INDIANAPOLIS
FORT WAYNE
MILAN
GOSHEN
NEW CASTLE
PRINCETON
KOKOMO
LOGANSPORT
LAFAYETTE
LIBERTY
GREENWOOD
WASHINGTON
COLUMBIA CITY
SOUTH BEND
SALEM
EVANSVILLE
MICHEAU, W
ADAMS, A
ROBINSON, N
CRAFT, G
RIGNEY, A
YEARWOOD, J
THOMPSON, T
ROBBINS, D
DANNER, A
EDWARDS, J
LAKE, B
WAGNER, A
BINGHAM, B
MANN, T
SNAPP, E
GERZESKI, J
LAND, R
RAWLINSON, M
MACKEY, M
LIPPOLD, G
YORK, L
NEWMAN, T
CROSS, D
THARP, C
HODSON, D
WARD, K
SEVERNS, D
FRIEDMAN, K
260-726-9534
219-942-2438
317-769-4118
812-967-4705
765-664-3196
317-856-4217
260-693-3056
765-344-1011
260-749-5537
765-378-7195
812-275-8303
574-858-2381
317-490-3329
260-565-3793
812-576-2105
574-533-9689
765-529-2773
812-385-8523
765-963-3480
765-472-7457
765-572-2520
765-966-8722
317-535-5773
812-388-6699
260-396-2333
574-679-4054
812-256-5719
812-477-8451
IN-O2
IN-P
IN-P2
IN-Q
IN-Q2
IN-R
IN-R2
IN-S2
IN-T
IN-T2
IN-U
IN-U2
IN-W
IN-Y
IN-Z
ELKHART
NOBLESVILLE
MUNSTER-HIGHLAND
TBA
PORTAGE
INDIANAPOLIS
RENSSELAER
SOUTH BEND
UNION CITY
HUNTINGTON
ANGOLA
LAPORTE
COLUMBUS
LINTON
BLOOMINGTON
D/D
IA-A
IA-C
IA-D
IA-E
IA-F
IA-H
IA-I
IA-L
IA-O
IA-P
IA-S
LA PORTE CITY
DES MOINES
DENISON
MASON CITY
BURLINGTON
CEDAR RAPIDS
OTTUMWA
WATERLOO
AFTON
DAVENPORT
CLARINDA
SHELDON
D/D
KS-A
KS-B
KS-C
KS-E
KS-F
KS-P
KS-Q
KS-S
WINFIELD
WICHITA
GARDNER
TOPEKA
INDEPENDENCE
EL DORADO
WICHITA
ARKANSAS CITY
EMPORIA
D/D
KY-A
KY-B
KY-C
KY-D
KY-G
KY-I
KY-J
KY-N
KY-P
KY-Q
KY-S
KY-T
KY-U
KY-V
KY-W
KY-Y
VINE GROVE
LOUISVILLE
PADUCAH
LEXINGTON
ASHLAND
FLORENCE
OWENSBORO
PRINCETON
DRY RIDGE
MAYSVILLE
SHEPHERDSVILLE
ELIZABETHTOWN
PAINTSVILLE
FRANKLIN
RICHMOND
WINCHESTER
MAYFIELD
D/D
LA-A
LA-B
LA-C
LA-D
LA-E
LA-F
LA-H
LA-J
LA-K
LA-M
LA-N
LA-O
MONROE
BATON ROUGE
LAFAYETTE
SHREVEPORT
WEST MONROE
ALEXANDRIA
SLIDELL
HOUMA
LAKE CHARLES
METAIRIE
DE RIDDER
DONALDSONVILLE
FRANKLINTON
D/D
ME-A
ME-C
ME-D
ME-F
ME-V
SABATTUS
BERWICK
LEWISTON
BANGOR
LINCOLN
MADAWASKA
D/D
MD-A
MD-B
MD-C
MD-D
MD-E
MD-F
MD-H
MD-I
MD-J
MD-K
MD-L
CATONSVILLE
BALTIMORE
OXON HILL
GLEN BURNIE
CUMBERLAND
SALISBURY
HAGERSTOWN
BEL AIR
WALDORF
ANNAPOLIS
ELDERSBURG
ROCK HALL
D/D
MA-A
MA-B
MA-D
MA-F
MA-K
MA-M
MA-W
WESTFIELD
WAKEFIELD
EAST ORLEANS
SPRINGFIELD
FAIRHAVEN
SCITUATE
LEOMINSTER
WORCESTER
D/D
MI-A
MI-A2
MI-B
MI-B2
MI-C
ROCHESTER HILLS
STERLING HEIGHTS
ANN ARBOR
DEARBORN
IMLAY CITY
MONROE
SKINNER, M
LASHER, D
HALL, R
574-258-0621
317-844-6128
219-365-4966
NEWBOLD, L
GLASS, J
DEKOCK, H
MEECE, R
LUDWIG, R
NEWMAN, G
THOMAS, C
BARTMESS, R
LEWIS, R
GARWOOD, B
WILLIAMS, J
219-762-5472
765-246-6580
219-987-3225
574-234-7311
765-468-6995
765-981-4712
260-665-8211
219-393-3409
812-579-6431
812-847-2881
812-828-9436
IOWA
RIPPEL, D
BLACK, R
RANSOM, K
EGGERS, W
LUNSFORD, B
STAUFFER, R
CASSATT, R
CLEMEN, J
RIPPERGER, D
THOMAS, S
LEIGAN, C
SMITH, K
319-342-3285
515-989-3644
712-263-6829
515-832-6677
319-752-2712
319-373-0488
641-437-4678
319-283-4881
641-347-5371
563-677-2217
712-246-3276
712-262-0317
KANSAS
SHEPHERD, B
GATTENBY, E
FINLEY, C
GULL, J
BRYANT, M
KISTLER, R
HARPER, K
GARDNER, J
KEY, L
620-221-9699
316-524-9547
913-856-6814
785-266-6735
620-627-2225
316-541-2169
316-522-2666
620-221-6246
620-342-6259
KENTUCKY
MILLER, R
RIPPY, J
JENNINGS, M
SLONINA, S
STEWART, L
THOLA, B
BLANDFORD, B
KIMBERLIN, M
CONRAD, W
SEBASTIAN, R
BARKER, T
WILLIAMSON, C
MCKENZIE, D
MERRITT, A
FOSSON, R
GARRETT, J
BALDREE, R
270-828-4472
502-231-7134
618-564-2444
859-234-8223
606-324-3211
859-384-7721
270-229-4451
270-988-2466
859-824-7256
606-882-3540
502-921-4317
270-862-9092
606-788-9258
270-586-0105
859-224-4505
606-674-2738
270-658-3862
LOUISIANA
PYBURN, J
BREWER, W
PATIN, G
HAMITER, R
FULLER, J
HARDING, G
PENTNEY, A
PELLEGRIN, E
STANLEY, D
FRANKO, M
DICKENS, R
VAN ATTA, R
JENKINS, D
318-387-1741
225-567-2535
337-234-2400
318-326-5737
318-728-2273
318-466-5926
225-243-4370
985-594-4368
337-478-1670
504-431-8556
337-463-8301
225-673-3390
985-892-9196
MAINE
CYR, A
ROYCE, M
KING, R
ALBERT, P
GIFFORD, J
CYR, J
207-375-4811
207-698-9986
207-647-2287
207-947-0824
207-794-8313
207-895-3536
MARYLAND
HAYNES, F
BAZEMORE, A
TRASS, K
HARVEY, W
HANSROTE, R
FREEMAN, R
LEISINGER, R
SURETTE, P
HARTMAN, R
DOWNING, B
ATHMAN, J
LEHMANN, R
410-747-6492
410-356-1084
301-430-5119
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DENNIS, R
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701-241-4642
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BARRINGTON, B
PETERSON, W
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MOODY, H
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662-746-1290
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MISSOURI
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LANE, M
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WRIGHT, C
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573-732-5719
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STAHL, A
TERRY, J
COLLINS, D
HERNANDEZ, M
DECKER, P
THOMAS, D
GRIFFITH, R
BACON, R
BRENNEMAN, K
LABELLE, M
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607-648-4885
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352-567-6481
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MYERS, F
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BOYCE, R
CLEMENS, E
TALLY, G
GRIFFIN, R
SMITH, J
BROADWAY, J
STALEY, C
WISOR, C
GARNER, R
DONNELLY, R
JARVIS, K
GRANGER, P
HASKIN, J
RUHL, G
CORRIHER, B
BLANKENSHIP, J
WALLS, W
WHITE, T
POORE, R
MURRAY, E
LANNING, C
LEE, F
CLINE, S
CRAIG, D
GLOSSON, D
HATLEY, R
WILLOUGHBY, D
TUTTLE, B
JOHNSON, S
SETTLE, R
HOPPER, D
DANCY, J
GAUSE, T
PHILLIPS, T
MAIN, A
ORR, D
910-739-7369
336-854-0559
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336-945-4031
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252-824-0640
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SCHEURING, B
KETTERLING, L
JOSE, R
ALG, C
701-232-6217
701-683-4806
701-293-0293
701-852-5649
OHIO
HURLEY, R
PINGLE, D
WINKLER, D
DYE, D
STRUTZ, T
HARMAN, T
BRANT, J
FRIESS, M
DAVIS, W
GAJEWSKY, T
BERNSTEIN, T
DENMAN, K
SMITH, D
FREAD, K
RUSSELL, R
MARTINDALE, J
AUGUSTINE, G
REDICK, M
WILLEY, G
PRINKEY, J
CHELLIS, M
SPAFFORD, B
HENDERSON, V
CHAPMAN, G
LIGHTNER, H
WOOTEN, J
PESTER, R
FRYE, G
ROBERTS, G
LANDON, G
KENDRICK, T
THORNTON, G
WILSON, W
COE, M
SPRIDGEON, C
SCHLEYER, E
DAY, R
CRAGER, K
STALNAKER, C
BALDWIN, M
POE, J
HUFFMAN, B
EBY, D
MCDOLE, M
MCNEELY, M
JARRETT, R
TOBIAS, N
HARTLEY, E
BELL, M
LAKE, C
STRAKA, T
EPLEY, K
PELCZARSKI, J
ELDER, R
HOFFMAN, A
MCLARNAN, P
RICHARDS, R
PAPPALARDO, A
JOHNSON, P
937-698-4443
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OKLAHOMA
MOORHEAD, D
ARTHUR, K
STOW, J
WELDON, D
BOYER, K
MILLS, W
UPTERGROVE, B
KEPLER, J
MEIER, R
FARRIER, R
ANTHONY, T
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608-363-8700
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920-907-6260
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608-254-8209
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262-673-6133
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262-639-7265
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414-764-6077
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608-588-2794
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715-424-2722
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262-629-9421
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608-786-0849
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Brady, Gene ...........................................................Pasadena, TX
Michaud, Roberta .............................................Albuquerque, NM
Brady, Sarah ..........................................................Pasadena, TX
Mytinger, David...................................................Indianapolis, IN
Carson, John .........................................................Jacksonville, IL
Panter, Jim................................................................Canton, OH
Carter, Dave .........................................................Crystal Lake, IL
Preston, John..........................................................Jacksboro, TN
Dodd, Kacey ...........................................................Gadsden, AL
Dodd, Josh ..............................................................Gadsden, AL
Fisher, Steven ......................................................Hutchinson, MN
Hewitt, David ...............................................................Mesa, AZ
Holton, Dean .........................................................Louisburg, NC
Rasmussen, Robert .............................................Minneapolis, MN
Rasmussen, Delores............................................Minneapolis, MN
Rennick, Bob.................................................Kings Mountain, NC
Roberts, Logan ........................................................Chandler, AZ
Humphrey, Robert ..................................................Clarksville, AR
Sharp, Gaylord .......................................................Friesland, WI
Hutchens, Jim................................................Shelby Township, MI
Simmons, William ...................................................Newbern, TN
Hutchens, Shirrin ...........................................Shelby Township, MI
Smith, Steven .................................................................York, SC
Kephart, Richard .....................................................Pensacola, FL
Smith, Bruce .............................................................London, ON
Knudtson, Ronald ..................................................Mason City, IA
Swanson, Lloyd ..............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Knudtson, Karen....................................................Mason City, IA
Taber, Frank ....................................................Port Orchard, WA
Kolaske, Neal ......................................................Milwaukee, WI
Lantz, Charles .........................................................Wooster, OH
Lear, Tom..................................................................Bidwell, OH
Legris, Mike.................................................................Bradley, IL
Lewis, Edward ........................................................Concord, NH
Taylor, John .............................................................Algonquin, IL
Townsley, Richard......................................................Mahomet, IL
Vaillancourt, Michael ..................................................Epsom, NH
Waer, Allan, Sr. ...................................................Meshoppen, PA
Lewis, Judith ...........................................................Concord, NH
Williams, Boyce...............................................Holiday Island, AR
Lyman, B.J.. ....................................................Santa Barbara, CA
Wilson, Kerry ..........................................................Gadsden, AL
Lyman, Kit L. ..................................................Santa Barbara, CA
Wilson, Joyce ..........................................................Gadsden, AL
McNabb, Charles................................................Springfield, MO
Zakrajsek, Martin ...................................................Richland, WA
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M E M O R I A M
Mott, Thomas
GWRRA #230888
Yakima, WA
Workman, Wayman
GWRRA #152741
Elkins, WV
Minor, Debbie
GWRRA #144786-01
Howell, MI
Brunenn, Kay
GWRRA #108681-01
Hamilton, IL
Zimmerman, David
GWRRA #29384
Tieton, WA
Marin, Angel
GWRRA #94491
Beaumont, CA
Titus, Gordon
GWRRA #132762
Houston, TX
Smith, Ronald
GWRRA #108016
Desert Aire, WA
Sell, Dale
GWRRA #177815-01
North Richland Hills, TX
Malone, Dee
GWRRA #103932-01
Oklahoma City, OK
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Great GWRRA Holiday Gifts!
Tee shirt colors available:
Antiqued: Navy, green,
red, black
Stonewashed: Purple,
coral, green, khaki,
black
Order on line at www.gwrra.org!
Embossed Clothing With GWRRA Crest
Be among the first to order our newest product line! These embossed items are special order only and this means special prices for you.
The handsome embossing is amazingly thick and the tee shirts and denim clothing are top-quality.
What are we offering? Take a look! Something’s bound to please you from these choices:
• Embossed Windbreaker Denim Jacket
($38.50 for S-XL; $45.50 for 2XL, 3XL)
• Embossed Denim Men’s Jacket
($40.60 for XS-XL, $47.60 for 2XL, 3XL; $54.60 for 4XL)
• Embossed 7oz Denim Lightweight Shirt
($28.70 for S-XL, $35.70 for 2XL-3XL)
• Embossed Antiqued Tee Shirt
($11.90 for S-XL; $13.30 for 2XL)
RESCUE PLUS -
A Winter Driving Necessity!
January 2006
• Embossed Stonewashed Tee Shirt
($11.90 for S-XL; $13.30 for 2XL)
• Embossed Denim Apron (Great for 50/50 sales!)
(One size fits all—$14)
• Embossed Denim Satchel (Room for your laptop!)
(With adjustable shoulder strap—$21)
Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery of embossed items.
Give your loved ones that special added security of Emergency Auto and Motorcycle
Roadside Assistance. Just $25.00 to give Rescue Plus as a gift to Members and $50.00
as a gift to non-members. See page 73 of this issue for details, or www.towbusters.com.
(800) 843-9460.
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NEW!
Cliff
Daisy
Em
Punky
Fun Friends Collectibles
Covers to protect your bar-style or
flip-style cell phone. Collect all six!
Flip Style: Ruby, Romeo, EM, Sydney,
Punky, Daisy.
Bar style: EM, Daisy, Punky, Sydney,
Cliff, Romeo.
Specify your choice when ordering.
$8.95; Two for $15.00.
BUFF® Versatile Headwear
Romeo
Ruby
Sydney
You can use this seamless tube of 100% Polyester
Microfiber for anything from a scarf, headband to a
cap. Complete directions and illustrations for each
use are included. The fabric wicks moisture away
from your skin, making it a handy device for all seasons. GWRRA Griffin logo appears in design.
BUFF-HEADWARE-04 $12.00
HURRY! Quantities limited at this special price!
Black Satin Jacket with
Griffin Seal
This sharp black satin jacket has
striped gold edging that compliments
the black and gold version of the
GWRRA Griffin logos. The exterior is
100% polyester and the lining is soft
nylon. This jacket can add the finishing touch to your riding gear—be sure
to place your order in time for that
special holiday gift!
JACKET-04 $60.00
NEW!
GWRRA Calculator Portfolio
Gold Wing book
by Ian Falloon
Proficient Motorcycling/The
Ultimate Guide to Riding Well
David Hough teaches you how to develop your
riding skills and avoid pitfalls so you can make it
to the end of your ride in one piece and still have
fun. David’s knowledge, experience and sense of
humor work together in this large soft bound book
to bring skillful and safe motorcycling within everyone’s reach.
BOOKPROMC-04 $19.95
More Proficient
Motorcycling/Mastering The Ride
Proficient Motorcycling, David Hough’s first large
soft bound book, was a smashing success, but the
sequel takes the rider beyond the intricacies of
operating a motorcycle to the human equation. He
examines how our mental processes and physical
limitations affect our riding and how to train ourselves to take maximum advantage of our abilities.
BOOKMPROMC-04 $19.95
Soak up the history of the
Gold Wing with the clear text
and lush photos of Ian
Falloon’s new standard hard
bound book. He traces the
motorcycle’s technical development, but also gives an
insight into the Gold Wing
character.
BOOK-GOLD WING
$29.95
GWRRA Crest rotates to 8-digit dual-powered (solar &
battery) calculator for easy access. Black leatherette w/
white stitching. Pen, pen loop, lined notepad, 2006
calendar, three business card pockets.
FOLIO-05 $10.00
Honda Gold Wing/
The Complete Story
Add to your collection of
Gold Wing history with this
new standard hard bound
book from author Phil West.
Trace the development of the
Gold Wing from the youth of
Soichiro Honda to a complete analysis and review of
the GL1800. West charts
every Gold Wing model and
explains their differences
and strengths, and includes
many previously unpublished
photos of the machines and
the men who built them.
BOOKGWCOMP-04
$25.00
Stay Cool With RideHide!
RideHide Performance Gear’s Tour LS microfiber shirt will
keep you dry and comfortable in the stickiest weather.
This ingenious fabric wicks moisture away from your
skin, preventing the shirt from clinging to you. Microfiber
weighs 50% less than cotton and dries 80% faster,
making it an ideal “wash and go” riding gear item. You
will enjoy this silky shirt with its exclusive GWRRA logo
SHIRT-RIDE-05
S-2XL $25.00
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CHECK OUR WEB SITE www.gwrra.org FOR COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!
Here is a sampling of our full line of Official GWRRA Products available on the Web site
Apparel
Patches
Pins
Life Member
Tee Shirts/SS
Crest Logo
Member Since
Patches
Tee Shirts/LS
Black/Gold
Original Helmet
Pins
Hats
Original Helmet
Black/Gold
Hangerbars
Sweatshirts
B/G Helmet
Crest Lapel
Tee Shirts (2XL, 3XL Sold Out)
Jackets
Order of Legions
Hangerbars
Golf Shirts
Ride Hide
SIG
Pin Backs
Decals
Buff
MAD
Flag Pins
Antenna Flag
Miscellaneous
Yuasa Battery Charger
Leather Travel Bags
EZ Air Gauge
GWRRA Jewelry
Belt Buckles
Chapter Plaque
M/C Trip Log
Magazine Binders
First Aid Kits
Training Videos
Books
Banners/Flags
Lowest Prices Anywhere!
CUSTOM PINS & PATCHES
Create Lasting Impressions
Red/Blue/Gold
10-inch back patch................Patch-Griff-RD-10in-04......................................$10.00
4-inch vest patch ...................Patch-Griff-RD-04in-04........................................$4.50
Black/Gold
10-inch back patch................Patch-Griffin-BK-10in-04 ...................................$12.00
4-inch vest patch ...................Patch-Griffin-BK-4in-04 .......................................$5.00
Available at www.gwrra.org. Just click
on “Official Products” on the top bar! Or
call John C. @ 800-843-9460, ext 220!
EZ Air Gauge
Sample
Leather Item
Buttery Soft Patchwork
Leather Items
Choose from three items for yourself or for that
perfect gift for your favorite traveler. The hanging travel bag is 12.5”x7”x3.25” deep, the
shaving kit is 11”x4”x5” deep and the fanny
pack with cell phone holder is 13”x6”x4”
deep. Please check www.gwrra.org for additional photos and descriptions.
LTHR-TRAVELBAG $15.95
LTHR-FANNYCELL $17.95
LTHR-SHAVEKIT
$14.95
From G.H. Meiser &
Company, a combination air
pressure gauge and inflator.
Works with Gold Wing’s
on-board compressor, as a
stand-alone gauge or with
service station air hoses.
Permits viewing pressure while
inflating. Bleed valve permits
fine pressure adjustment.
Brass fittings ensure a tight
seal and long service life.
EZAIR $19.95
NOTE: The GL1800 does not
have an on-board comressor. The
EZ Air Gauge will work on the
GL1800 tires, but requires access
to a 1988-2000 GL1500’s
compressor.
Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessory hose
with brass fittings on both ends. Use with Gold
Wing’s on-board compressor.
EXT HOSE $12.95
EZ Air Combo
Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!
EZ AIR COMBO $29.95
Griffin Logo Tee Shirts
Here are two quick and easy ways to show off
GWRRA’s new Griffin Logo. Choose between the
white tee shirt with the red and blue version or
black with the elegant black and gold logo. Both
shirts are 100% pre-shrunk cotton for excellent
comfort and fit.
SHIRT-BLK-04 or SHIRT-WHITE-04 Small-XL-$15.00
2XL-$16.00 3XL-$17.00
GWRRA Flags, Banner & Decal!
Make a professional impression by enhancing your gathering site or event
with the new GWRRA flag or fringed banner with griffin logo. The sharplooking gold and black colors stand out on the crisp white background.
The fabric is durable 100% nylon with silkscreen printing.
GWRRA Flag
FLAG-04
$45.00
GWRRA Banner
BANNER-04
$55.00
GWRRA Seal Logo Antenna Flag
FLAG-ANTR-05
$11.00
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“ADD THE FINISHING TOUCH!”
Griffin Logo
Bolo Ties
One and one-quarterinch full color or black
on gold enamel bolo
tie with GWRRA
Griffin logo.
Red/Blue/Gold
BOLO-RD-04 $6.00
Black/Gold
BOLO-BK-04
$6.00
GWRRA
Baseball Cap
Fine cotton twill baseball
caps boast the GWRRA
Crest logo. Front of cap
has reinforcement to
insure a crisp shape.
NOW AVAILABLE
ONLY IN WHITE.
Tri-color bill.
HAT- WHITE
YUASA 1.5 Amp Motorcycle Battery Charger
MC Owner’s
Personal Journal
Display the GWRRA Griffin
logo as you make notes about
your bike’s maintenance and
your motorcycling journeys.
This handy personal journal
has a wealth of road-worthy
information as well. Standard
tire pressures, wind-chill factor
tables and instructions on how
to tie down your motorcycle
will keep you safe. What a
great idea—so much more
than just an ID!
JOURNAL-04 $5.00
Five operating stages; Three LEDs indicate what's going
on. Initially indicates presence of power and correct
polarity. Then determines if the battery is serviceable. If
okay, then delivers full 1.5 amps till the battery is 90%
charged. Then switches to constant voltage mode so battery absorbs final 10% of its charge without excess
gassing or overheating. Charger again samples battery's
condition, then shifts to float mode to maintain voltage
that neither overcharges, nor allows self-discharge.
Discourages sulfation by automatically starting a complete
new charging cycle after 28 days. Better for long-term
battery storage.
(Battery jumper cables sold separately.)
Batt-Charger $44.95
YUASA Motorcycle Jumper Cables
Be prepared for emergencies with your Wing. Strong
construction won't melt. Comes in vinyl pouch to insure
tangle-free in-bike storage.
(Battery charger sold separately.)
Jumper $10.00
$12
Organizers for
Magazines
GWRRA 3” Crest Patch
Three-ring plastic organizers secure your copies of
Wing World in their proper
order. Slip the magazine
through the slot at the halfway point. Once closed
and inserted in the binder,
magazines stay neat and
organized. No need to
punch holes!
BINDERS-ORGANIZERS
$5.00
(Iron-On)
Customize any item with a GWRRA
Crest iron-on logo patch. Now available
in full color or Black/Gold. Adheres to
most materials including leather. Works
great on hats, polos, luggage.
GWCREST-4IRON
GWCREST-4IRON-GB
$5.00
$5.00
Magazine Binders
Let’s get organized! Sturdy black three-ring binders include plastic organizers which
hold a year of Wing World Magazines. Now your magazines stay neat and in order.
BINDERS
$12.00
First Aid Kit With Crest Logo
Toll free phone orders
1-800-843-9460
In Phoenix 623-581-2500
Shipping Rates
This compact fanny pack contains 16 items for first
aid, including rubber gloves and a mouth to mouth
resuscitation aid to protect you. The kit also contains
the “First Aid Guide” published by the American
Medical Association. Be prepared with these supplies
and instructions covering everything from allergic
reactions to wounds. 7.5”x3.5”x3.5” deep.
FIRSTAID
$24.95
Griffin Logo Badge
Order of Legions Patch
This patch is perfect for your favorite friend or relative who
has a military connection. The patches denote the status of
their service from active, reserve, retired or veteran and the
seal proudly announces their branch of the services.
PATCH-ACTIVE
$4.00 SEAL-AIRFORCE
$2.00
PATCH-RESERVE $4.00 SEAL-ARMY
$2.00
PATCH-RETIRED
$4.00 SEAL-COASTGUARD $2.00
$2.00
PATCH-VETERANS $4.00 SEAL-MARINES
SEAL-NAVY
$2.00
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Brighten up your plain baseball cap or
vest with this Griffin logo badge.
It’s shiny gold color is guaranteed to
draw attention and raise the
appearence of your attire to a cut
above the usual embroidered patch.
Two bayonets and one screw fastener
ensure its secure position once in place.
GRIFF-BADGE-05
$4.95
If Subtotal is:
Postage is:
$0 - 9.99 .................$4.00
$10.00 - 24.99 ........$5.95
$25.00 - 49.99 ........$8.95
$50.00 - 99.99 ......$10.95
$100.00 & Up.......$14.95
Next day, 2nd day and 3rd day air shipping
and out of country shipping costs, please
call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500
(Phoenix area) or e-mail [email protected].
Unconditional Guarantee: Every item we sell is guaranteed unconditionally for its normal life under standard
use. Should any product fail to meet your expectations,
simply return it. We will replace it, refund the purchase
price or credit your credit card.
CHECK OUR WEB SITE www.gwrra.org
FOR COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!
Wing World
readers’ rides
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Do you have a good, clear photograph of your pride and joy? This section of Wing World is designed to show off as many bikes as possible. Give us information about your Gold Wing; start with the basics of its
year, model and color, then tell a little about what is special about your bike. Send your description and photos to: Wing World Editorial Department, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450.
1989 GL1500/6
On a recent Chapter ride from their
Wauchula, Florida, hometown to Sweetwater,
Tennessee, Erma Carlton took this photo of
her husband Winston, GWRRA #43504.The
site is Bald River Falls, just a few miles from
the Cherohala Skyway.The Carltons are
Senior Chapter Directors of FL2-H.
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1990 GL1500
Dan & Donna Loughrie, GWRRA
#122855, of Rowlesburg,West
Virginia, took this photo of their bike
en route to Wing Ding in Fort
Wayne.Their 1990 GL1500 has only
34,000 miles on it, but the Loughries
have ridden in 28 states. In the background is Lake Michigan.
2006 GL1800
Joseph & Judy Buchholz, GWRRA
#141683, of Demotte, Indiana, bought
this 2006 gold-colored Gold Wing on
September 27, 2005.The bike comes
complete with the comfort package.
They’ve been riding in all 49 of the
continental United States and all but
four Canadian Provinces. A rider
since 1950, Joe says, “At the age of
70, I thought it was a good idea to
try and cover at least some of the
more interesting places again.”
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1990 GL1500 SE
Joe May, GWRRA #153486, of Wonder
Lake, Illinois, took this photo at the southeastern corner of the Lower 48. Says Joe, “I
have been to the northwest corner and
plan to make it to the other two before
I’m done.”
Getting the picture of his two-tone
Pearl White Wing wasn’t easy. Joe relates,
“The cops were yelling for me to move my
bike—they would not give me time to set
up a good pic.”
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1994 GL1500
Ernest Largent, GWRRA
#176120, of Bowie,Texas, took a side
trip from the Golden Aspen rally in
Ruidoso to Hatch, New Mexico,
where he bought some chile powder
so he could make his favorite recipe:
Buzzard Breath Chili.
He then circled back home by
way of Silver City and Socorro, New
Mexico, on what he calls “one of the
best rides I have found.”
His black GL1500 really shines in
the Southwestern sunshine!
2003 GL1800
Jack & Francie Goodman,
GWRRA #120337, of
Connorsville, Indiana, enjoy their
2003 Pearl Yellow Gold Wing.
“We are both retired now and
love this way of travel.We have
been riding Hondas for 25 years.”
Joe rebuilt the trailer and had
it color-matched prior to their
trip to the west coast of
Michigan.
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F I N I S H I N G
T O U C H E S
Reflections On Fall At Foxburg
By Nancy Freed • GWRRA #170546-01 • New Castle, Pennsylvania
e took a ride to Foxburg,
The sun was shining bright.
We left in early morning,
So we wouldn’t ride at night.
We know we’ll surely miss our bikes,
The day we put them in.
Our riding days were just too short,
And we’ll miss the Foxburg Inn.
The air was cool and refreshing,
The breeze was calm and still.
The leaves were orange and
Golden, on each and every hill.
I smell the leaves and country air,
I feel the morning dew.
I cannot wait until the spring,
Aren’t you anxious too?
W
The weather was just perfect,
If only it would stay.
We know that summer
Has come to an end,
But what a perfect day!
February 2006
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Ph: 904-389-1177 Fax: 904-389-1211
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e-mail: [email protected]
ST. CHARLES, MN
Timm's Trikes Inc.
117W Circle Drive
55972
Ph: 507-932-3477 Fax: 507-932-5066
email: [email protected] or
[email protected]
GREER, SC
Cherokee Trikes and More
1700 South Hwy. 14
29650
Ph: 864-879-2119 Fax: 864-879-7488
www.cherokeetrikes.com
email: [email protected]
HUNTLEY, IL
Randy's Cycle
11013 Route 47, Box 516
60142
Ph: 847-669-0256 Fax: 847-669-0772
www.randyscycle.com
e-mail: [email protected]
HENDERSON, NV
Las Vegas Trike Center
Valley Freeway Centre
7585 Commercial Way, Suite I 89015
Ph: 702-388-0383 Fax: 702-388-2034
Free: 1-866-TRIKEUS
www.lasvegastrikecenter.com
e-mail:
[email protected]
RAPID CITY, SD
A & L Trikes
8867 Schroeder Rd
Ph: 605-342-2121
e-mail: [email protected]
LITCHFIELD, IL
Niehaus Cycle Sales, Inc.
718 Old Route 66 North
62056
Ph: 217-324-6565 Fax: 217-324-6563
Free: 800-373-6565
www.niehauscycle.com
e-mail: [email protected]
POLSON, MT
H & H Trikes Inc.
920 Ranch Road
Ph: 406-883-0332
Free: 877-217-0332
www.trikeit.com
e-mail:[email protected]
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ZANESVILLE, OH
Cumberland Trail Customs, Ltd
3484 Old Wheeling Road
43701
Ph: 740-450-3970 Fax: 740-450-3975
www.cumberlandtrailbikesandtrikes.com
email:
[email protected]
57702
Fax: Same
REDMOND, WA
Onthree Trike Conversions, LLC.
1725 268th Avenue N.E.
98053
Ph: 425-836-0373 or 425-922-1067
Fax: 425-868-1708
www.onthreetrikes.com
e-mail: [email protected]
MARTINSBURG, WV
M & J Motor Company LLC.
1000 South Queen Street
25401
Ph: 304-262-6200 Fax: 304-262-6400
www.mjtrikes.com
e-mail: [email protected]
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