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Touring
New Zealand
The Spyder:
A Fresh Look at 3 Wheels
PLUS:
Route 66 Relay Ride
Region F/Utah
District Rally Recap
August 2007 • Monthly U.S. $3.95 • Canada $4.95
w w w. w i n g w o r l d m a g . c o m
A N D
Page 64
F e a t u r e s
New Zealand’s Muster Down Under Tour.........................................................................42
The Spyder: A Fresh Look at Three Wheels ......................................................................60
Region F/Utah District Rally Recap......................................................................................64
“Ride for the Relay” Along Route 66 ..................................................................................72
I n f o
B y t e s
Ride Better:The Snake ...........................................................................................................58
Region K/Central Canada Rally Schedule ..........................................................................76
Fourth GWRRA 30th Anniversary Event:
Region N Rally/Members’ Anniversary Party ....................................................................78
S A F E T Y
Page 60
Page 42
F U N ,
John Ash & Wendy Hodgson,
GWRRA #116258, pose in front of
their home in Apopka, Florida. John
is on his 2005 Anniversary GL1800
and Wendy is astride her 2004
Illusion Blue Honda Rune.They
ride with Chapter FL1-W. John
writes, "We really enjoy riding our
bikes and the friends we have
made through our local Chapter.
It's just one big family!”
CONTENTS
F O R
ABOUT THE
COVER
K N O W L E D G E
August 2007 • Volume 30 Issue 8
Acts of Kindness ................................................14
Advertisers Listing .............................................81
Association Leader Listing ...............................85
A Word from Your Executive Director ...........8
Bragging Rights....................................................18
Cartoon................................................................71
Classifieds.............................................................82
Directors' Viewpoint............................................7
Events....................................................................83
Finishing Touches ................................................94
GWRRA Official Products...............................90
GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................84
Hall of Fame ........................................................89
Hall of Honor......................................................89
In the Zone............................................................4
In Memoriam.......................................................89
Motorcycle Goodies..........................................79
NEW SHOWS! See
schedule on page 67.
August 2007
News Briefs .........................................................24
Northern Reflections ..........................................8
Product Previews ...............................................26
Product Reports.................................................28
Readers' Responses ...........................................10
Readers' Rides ....................................................92
Threedom Wheels .............................................74
Workbench..........................................................32
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In the Zone
By Sharon Stanley • Managing Editor
Hello Again!
Hello
again. We’ve
met
before
through several Wing World editorials
I’ve written to you throughout the past
year. But this time I wanted to really
introduce myself from a more personal,
informative angle and “give you the
scoop” (be that as it may) on me.
y name, of course, is Sharon Stanley
and I’ve been working at the magazine with Nick now for over a yearand-a-half. In that time, I’ve gotten the opportunity to meet—both over the phone and
face-to-face—many of you. And I have one
thing to say (even though this particular
expression is dated): You guys rock! In fact, I
recently had the pleasure of co-riding to the
Region F/Utah District Rally as one of six
Home Office representatives; and both the
ride and the rally were a wonderful experience. (See page 64.)
Never in my life have I met more goodhearted, good-willed, generous, and fun-loving
folks all gathered in one place or in one organization than I have in GWRRA. And trust me,
in some ways I’ve seen both sides of life’s
tracks.
Now you’re probably wondering what I
mean by that last statement. Well, I guess I’m
what some folks would call an adventurer. I am
not—nor have I even been referred to as—a
thrill-seeker, but I am constantly curious about
this adventure we call life. It’s that spirit that
led me (and perhaps you, too) into motorcycle riding in the first place, mostly after watching an admired uncle ride a Honda when I was
a youngster.
But while I definitely thrive on curiosity, I
will admit that constant curiosity certainly has
led me down some “interesting” paths in life.
And along the way, I’ve run into all sorts of
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people. (In fact, I’d love to quote a line from
Jimmy Buffet’s “Changes in Latitudes, Changes
in Attitudes” here that starts off “Good times
and riches…”—but I can’t.) Through it all, I’ve
tried to take the good with the bad and always
learn something from everyone I meet. That’s
one reason I think I can say with some authority that:You folks are—bar none—some of the
best people I’ve ever met.
But I digress…(Can you tell I’d rather discuss others rather than myself?) So, I grew up
in a very small town (population only 4,434) in
Northeastern Pennsylvania, but my first memories are of living even more remotely, in
Shawnee-on-the-Delaware, until the age of
four. It was probably there that I first became
bold enough to be constantly curious. That’s
because, back in the late ’60s, our little corner
of the world was still safe and peaceful enough
for kids to roam free. I remember the hippies
helping to save our German Shepherd from a
pack of hornets and also laying atop a car roof
to cruise slowly down the street, where there
was rarely any traffic, and smiling and waving
hello.
I remember things like my next-door
neighbor, dear old Mrs. Paisley’s, butterscotch
candies; trying to hold back the wind with my
boy friend (no girls lived anywhere nearby)
Brian Guckenberger; jumping over a snake on
the path home one day instead of avoiding it
by way of the street because Momma had
instructed me to “Never go near the road
alone”; tagging along to play in the fields with
my dear brother Dean; and lots of other,
mostly happy, memories.Thus, an extroverted,
adventurous side was born.
Before long, the government had us move
so it could build the Tocks Island Dam (which
was never built), and we moved to the “city”
(population less than 2,000) next to my eventual hometown. “You have to be safer in the
‘city’,” I soon learned. But my original desire
for adventure never left me, and a beloved
great grandmother taught me that curiosity
can be satiated even in the wonders of your
own backyard.
Mammy taught me how to pick and clean
vegetables (though I wish I’d inherited her
green thumb as well); how to collect eggs; play
memory games; amuse myself when she was
busy; and enjoy the gentler things in life like
watching birds bathe in the birdbath. She also
taught me one should never eat rhubarb
leaves and that relaxing on the back porch can
be one of life’s greatest pleasures. And so I’d
say, by age six, a more introspective adventurer was born. So I guess my fate was always
sealed.
And it’s that spirit that led me clear across
the Continental United States to GWRRA’s
Home Office in Phoenix, and it’s that spirit
that has taught me enough throughout the
years—and from such extremes as church
camp counselor to Mardi Gras reveler—to
know a great group of people when I meet
them. I’m just so glad you all like motorcycle
riding as well!
I’m thankful that one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in a sometimes crazy,
curious, adventurous life, is to always have
good people around you. And you folks are
the very best of what I call “good people.”
I look forward to continuing to serve you
through the pages of Wing World.
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COPYRIGHT© 2007 Gold Wing Road Riders Association,
Inc. GWRRA (a nonprofit organization) is a completely
separate entity from Honda Motor Company, Ltd., and is not
affiliated with any organization. Honda®, Gold Wing®,
Aspencade®, Interstate®, Valkyrie® and Hondaline® are
Honda trademarks. Gold Wing Road Riders Association
used by permission of and agreement with American Honda
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Publication of any article, photograph, illustration or
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by GWRRA of specific products, accessories or practices.
The opinions expressed in the articles in Wing World are
the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the
viewpoint of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association.
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DIRECTOR’S
VIEWPOINT
2. Membership Recruitment & Retention:
everal months have passed since we
Each year, Chapter participants sign up new
introduced the Chapter of the Year proGWRRA Members. As a result of signing new
gram, and hopefully many Chapters have
Members and measuring the result, points will
taken the initiative to be considered and recbe awarded in accordance to the overall
ognized for their accomplishments.
growth of the Chapter.You can receive bonus
As many of you have learned, you don’t
points by hosting recruiting activities, such as
have to sign up for this program. But for those
a recruiting table at the local Honda shop or
of you who are qualified, make sure your
By Jim & Shirrin Hutchens
during your mall show.
District Director or District Chapter of the
International Chapter of the Year Directors
3. Rider Education Programs: Safety is
Year Coordinator is aware of the Chapter’s
Number One priority in GWRRA, therefore,
activities, and make sure the Coordinator is
we believe the Levels program will benefit all
using the score sheet to report the results of
concerned once the Members are enrolled.
your efforts.And it isn’t too late to be considThe more participants that are enrolled in the
ered for the program; simply document the
Levels program, the more points the Chapter
year-to-date activities and submit them to
will receive.
your District Director or District Chapter of
4. The Couple of the Year program has
the Year Coordinator.
been an important position over the years and
Speaking of qualifications required for this
we encourage as many Chapters as possible to
program, below are the basic areas for considselect a Chapter Couple of the Year each year.
eration:
If so, the Chapter will receive two bonus
A. The Chapter must have a Chapter
points.
Director.
5. Leadership Training: A goal for all of
B. The Chapter must have an Assistant
GWRRA Chapters is to have the best-trained
Chapter Director.
Chapter Director leading the Chapter. Points are awarded for
C. The Chapter must have a Treasurer.
this leadership training and the bonus is that the Chapter
D. The Chapter must have a Rider Educator.
Director will be a better leader.
E. The Chapter must have a Membership Enhancement
6. Create a web site and receive points—pretty simple and straightCoordinator.
forward.
F. The Chapter newsletter is sent to each Chapter participant
7. Extraordinary Chapter Events or Activity: We have all heard of
monthly.
Chapter events that were special and/or newsworthy; maybe
G. The Chapter conducts a monthly meeting or gathering.
even hit the six o’clock news.We have heard of Chapter fundraisH. The Chapter, as a whole, signs up at least three new
ers that made a difference for the local institution, toy runs,
Memberships prior to December 31, 2007.
parades, etc.
That is it! Pretty simple plan, as most Chapters already accomplish
In summation, many Chapters can be considered for this prestigious
these basic qualifiers just by existing in the first place.
Once qualified, you will need to accumulate as many points as pos- recognition, but first, the Chapter must document or have documentsible. Points will be awarded based on criteria that are not foreign to ed all areas of the criteria.Then the District Director’s staff will determost Chapters.All we ask from the Chapter Director is that he or she mine the most outstanding Chapter within his/her District.
You can’t win a state lottery unless you buy a ticket and you can’t
“document your Chapter’s activity” and submit it to the District
withdraw money from the bank until you make a deposit.
Director or the District Chapter of the Year Coordinator.
So if you are proud of your Chapter activity, let someone know!
Allow me to simplify the Points Criteria:
Don’t be modest! Record your activity and submit it to your District
1. The Annual Event Schedule (aka, Ride Schedule). Most Chapters Director or staff.
The Chapter of the Year Program and Score Sheet can be downhave a ride schedule published for the benefit of the Chapter participants. The events could be dinner rides, group rides to local loaded from www.gwrra.org\GW Info Exchange.
During Wing Ding 2008, the very first Chapter of the Year award will
rallies, mall shows, local charity fundraisers, toy rides, museums,
etc. Most Chapter ride schedules are planned and submitted be presented.This award could be yours!
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early in the year.
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Is Your Chapter
participating in
the Chapter
of the Year
Program?
August 2007
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Northern Reflections Returns
B y
ne of my friends once remarked that
attempting to discontinue involvement in the Gold Wing Road Riders
Association is like living life with a chronic illness—you may feel like you’ve “got it licked,”
so to speak, and the illness is cured for a while.
But, it keeps coming back.
Maybe that is a very poor analogy for the
point I’m trying to make here. I had been
involved in various aspects of GWRRA for
about 15 years, most recently as National
Director of Rider Education for Canada. Last
December I decided to “retire” and return to
being just a riding Member. Now, let me clarify
something here. I don’t mean that there is anything negative about being “just a Member.”
Our Members are what make GWRRA what it
is and all our GWRRA Officers are appointed
to serve this most important element—the
Members. But, I digress.
After a few months of “retirement,” I just
didn’t feel right about things.There was something missing; I was at loose ends. Involvement
with GWRRA had become such a part of me
that I felt I had to get back into some aspect of
activity. But, what would I get involved in? One
day a thought hit me! Now, I know some of my
friends are going to say,“Well, it’s about time he
had a thought or two.”
My thought was this: I like to write. Much of
G o r d o n
M u r p h y
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my regular working career prior to retirement
in 2003 involved writing in one form or another. From 1998 to 2003 I had been a somewhat
regular contributor to Wing World with a variety of “Northern Reflections” articles. So, my
thought was: Maybe I can reprise such a column
in Wing World, subject, of course, to the concurrence of the Executive Director, Melissa Eason,
and Nick Hoppner, Wing World’s prolific editor.
I am pleased that everyone agreed and here
I am. For the interest of our Canadian GWRRA
Members, future “Northern Reflections” articles will be intended to provide a Canadian
perspective to our GWRRA Wing World readers everywhere. I would like to include in these
articles as much information as I can get from
across the country on the various activities in
which our Members participate. This could
include involvement in charitable causes, such
as toy rides, etc.; various Rider Education
courses; accomplishments worthy of note by
our Members; or other things or events in
which our Members participate, such as
Chapter kickoffs, etc.
So, folks, this is an open invitation to our
Canadian Members, Chapter Directors and
other Officers, including Rider Education
Officers: send me reports on your GWRRArelated activities. Don’t worry about the writing style or things of that nature.Your items in
all likelihood will have to be edited before
inclusion in Wing World, due to space limitations
in the magazine. For this same reason, we can’t
promise that all items submitted will be included, but we will make every effort to do so.
Your information, including copies of your
newsletters, can be forwarded by snail mail to:
14 Charlottetown Place, St. John’s,
Newfoundland A1A 2P4, or by e-mail to
[email protected].
Thank you for your consideration in this
matter. We look forward to your future items
and information in our flagship publication,
Wing World.
Bon jour!
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A Word from Your Executive Director
ecently, I have taken some time to look at the GWRRA Message
Boards at www.gwrra.org and reflect on some things that I have
heard from you, the Members. Occasionally there are things you
have needed help with that have gone unresolved. But if you’ve turned
to readers of the message boards (ours or other peoples’) or to your
local Chapter or District officers for help with Home Office issues, that
doesn’t help us work on your problem. If we are not made aware of the
concern you have, we cannot fix it. We would rather hear from you
directly than have you disappointed or upset.
Every person who works here at Home Office wants to help you.
We work very hard at making sure you have a solution the first time
you call. If we do not know the answer to your question, we will make
sure to find it for you.Why not give us a try?
Please note that we have adjusted our hours to make it more convenient for you to get the assistance you need during your riding season. Currently our office is open from 7-5 Monday through Thursday
and 8-noon on Friday (Mountain Standard Time). We are available by
telephone or email.
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Recently, we have had to add a spam blocker to our email system to
cut down on computer viruses and junk email messages. Yes, we get
hundreds of unwanted messages each day! Obviously we want to make
sure our time is used to take care of you, not sorting through junk
email. But this may hinder our communications with you. If you do not
get a reply to your email within 24 business hours, please give us a call—
your email may have not come through. Also, check your computer’s
spam or bulk mailboxes when you are expecting a response from us.
Some email servers put our messages there instead of into your Inbox.
You are all very important to us and we will do everything we can
to help in any way.We appreciate your thoughts and suggestions as well.
Please don’t think because your suggestion doesn’t get implemented
that we have ignored it.When considering a change for an organization
with 80,000 Members, we take our time to think it through to make
sure it’s done right. Believe me, we try to make every decision with you
in mind.
Till next time—enjoy the ride,
—Melissa Eason ●
Wing World
Recommended Roads
in Canada
ast year, my wife and I went on a 7,500mile motorcycle trip from Maine to
British Columbia, pulling a Bunkhouse trailer.
Before going, we asked on the GWRRA
Internet site for recommendations for roads
in Canada.We got several responses, but one
from Allan Georget in Arborg, Manitoba,
included a route by his house and a invitation
for supper, B&B, etc.
It was a beautiful route north of
Winnipeg, and we took him up on [his offer].
Even though his wife was away caring for her
mother,Allan met us with a big smile, a wash
for our bike and trailer, and a delicious supper, bed and conversation. He sent us off
with a fine breakfast, and we were very
grateful.
We’d like to say thank-you to Allan and to
the Association overall—Wing World and
GWRRA are a real part of our motorcycling
enjoyment!
Bill & Anne Zeller
GWRRA #164410
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
L
Motels and Drugs
ll of Editor Nick Hoppner’s little ideas
about cleanliness (“Touring & Motels,”
May 2007) would be good in an ideal world,
but we don’t live in a perfect world as most
fellow riders know. Let me suggest something that probably has never entered his
mind.
Have you ever considered that hotel or
motel rooms may not be as “clean” as one may
think? Hotel and motels are the most common places for drug trafficking to take place.
I am from the Northeast where many
motels are under surveillance due to drugs. I
recently read an article that warns motel
guests to look under the mattress(es) for
concealed drugs, and also to search other
areas which might house them, such as
behind the toilet bowl tank. Big chain motels
are not exempt from this; neither are noname motels.
There would be almost no way to defend
yourself if the unexpected happened. How
would you explain it to law enforcement officers that you had no idea illegal drugs were
hidden under the mattress in the room you
rented? In due time you probably could
prove your innocence, but your trip would
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have been delayed and your vacation ruined.
Think about this the next time that you
stay at a hotel or motel. Look the room over.
You just might be surprised at what you find.
Be safe.
Name withheld by request
Broken Down and Disappointed
y wife and I have been proud Members
of GWRRA since 2000 and are at present the 2007 Chapter Couple.We believe in
GWRRA’s motto,“Friends for Fun, Safety and
Knowledge.” Our motto is to help anyone
whenever and wherever possible.
We traveled to the Spring Fling Rally in
Sevierville, Tennessee, on April 25 with the
weather beautiful going south. We never
thought for one moment that we would have
bike problems on our way back. While visiting Tennessee, I felt the warmth of love from
all who attended the rally. Our stay with
friends at their timeshare resort was most
beautiful. We bought lots of chrome for my
GL1800 and had murals painted on both my
bike and my wife’s 1996 GL1500 SE.
Since it would be a nine-hour trip back
home, we decided to leave around 7 a.m. on
Sunday April 29 to travel during daylight
hours.About five hours into the trip we were
traveling on I-81 northbound coming
through Lexington, Virginia. My friends were
on the lead bike, my wife was in the middle
and I was bringing up the rear.We were traveling in the left lane and had just passed a
semi when, all of a sudden, my wife started
decreasing her speed at a rate I felt unsafe, so
I radioed her telling her to speed up as the
traffic was closing in behind me. She turned
on her left signal and pulled off onto the left
shoulder of the road. I veered around her
and pulled off the road ahead of her. (Good
thing we were taught to ride in staggered
formation, otherwise the end results might
have been different!)
As I walked back to her bike, confused as
to why she stopped, she said, “My bike just
died!” At this time I could hear a ringing
noise coming from the engine area. I thought
is may have been the alternator, as the bike
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has 52,000 miles on the odometer. After a
few moments, the bike started again and ran
for approximately eight-tenths of a mile.
Then it shut off again. Luckily we were in the
extreme right lane, so it was no problem
pulling off to the right shoulder.
I figured everything would be fine since I
carry my Gold Book everywhere I travel. I
started calling Members listed in the area,
but got no answer (they were all out enjoying a Sunday afternoon ride). A couple of
people stopped to assist but could not figure
out the problem. I asked the names of the
two towns closest to where we were stranded and was given that information. I continued to call and finally got an answer—what a
relief! I explained my situation and the mile
marker from which I was calling (Mile Marker
#191), but the Member I’d called told me
that I was too far—that he was at Mile
Marker #170, so I should try to find someone closer to help me. According to my calculations and the people traveling with me,
from Mile Marker #191 to Mile Marker #170
was just 21 miles distance away.
After that, I called a friend from Chapter
VA-E in Fredericksburg,Virginia, to come and
pick up the bike, even though he was more
than three hours away. Thanks, Larry &
Sonny.
I have a concern that when we put our
names in the Gold Book with alphabetical
codes following, we should really mean that
we will assist fellow Members stranded at
anytime and anywhere (including Sunday
afternoon). I suggest that if you think that 21
miles is too far to go to help a fellow
Member, maybe you need to remove your
name from the next Gold Book.
Sylvester Savage
GWRRA #134710
Stafford, Virginia
Antenna Connection Culprit
had the same CB dropout problem with
my 2002 Gold Wing as Doug Bird (See
“Workbench, May 2007). My complications
were: 1) It always occurred when the air
temperature was less than 53 degrees F, usually when it was less than 60 degrees, and
only once in awhile above 60 degrees. 2) It
occurred almost exclusively on Channel 1. 3)
When the dropout occurred with the rider
transmit switch, I could reach back and transmit on the passenger switch just fine!
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When the dropout occurred, it was as if I
had released the transmit switch—a “Roger
Beep” and that was all. I had to watch the
transmit icon on the dash every time I transmitted to see when/if the transmission
dropped out.
To try to fix the problem, the dealer
replaced the CB unit on warranty, then the
entire left switch module, but with no effect.
During a spring major go-through two
years ago, I had the mechanic put Honda’s
dielectric compound on all CB-related electrical connections, thinking that there must
be a faulty one that contracted, losing good
contact as the temperature dropped. This
seemed to help until this spring, when it started up again.
When I had the bike in the shop this
spring to have the hydraulic fluids changed
and a general go-through done, I mentioned
my CB antenna connection would not tighten
up, and was always “wobbly.” Knowing of my
continuing CB problems, Ben, the very excellent mechanic at Bill’s Honda here in Idaho
Falls, Idaho, found the “stud” in the lower part
of the joint was pulling loose, so he repinned
it. The connection is now much more solid,
and guess what—now I can transmit reliably,
even when the air-temperature is way down
in the 30s!
Gordon Soper
GWRRA #170262
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Another Restoration
Success Story
was reading the article about restoring a
1983 Aspencade in the June issue of Wing
World, and could relate.This 1985 Aspencade
was found in a garage in my town and wasn’t
much to look at. Its windshield, along with a
few other parts, was missing. The radio
worked and it started, so that’s all I needed to
know. The guy who owned it said. “There’s a
trailer that goes with it. Do I want it too?” I
thought, Why not?
That was last October. After working on
it over the winter, I got it on the road this
spring. There are still a few bits and pieces I
need to find. The trailer I don’t know much
about—just that I haven’t seen one like it
before and it’s been great.
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I joined GWRRA before it was on the
road and joined Chapter ON-E in Kitchener,
Ontario.
G. Hollywell
GWRRA #268169
Acton, Ontario
Welcome Back, Stu
had let my subscription toWing World expire
several years ago primarily due to Stu’s leaving as Technical Editor. When I received a
complimentary copy of the May 2007 issue
and saw that he was back, I immediately
renewed my subscription. His technical articles and the technical advice he gives in the
“Workbench” section are of great value to
many GWRRA Members.
Since many Honda dealerships are indicating they will not work on “older” Honda
bikes, his technical advice and articles like
“Wrenching on a Classic Wing” are invaluable.
My 2000 GL1500 SE is my third Gold
Wing in the past 20 years, and I plan on keeping if for many years. I have done all maintenance since buying the bike new, except for
tire replacement.
I noticed that the SE was becoming “a little stubborn” about starting during the past
few months. Stu’s “Garage Day” article “How
to Determine if Your Battery is Dead”
prompted me to run a load test and found
the battery also dropped excessive voltage
during starts. It would spin the starter well,
but would only start as I released the start
button, but not while it was engaged. I had
purchased a Sears Diehard and, after first initializing it, I installed it on April 6, 2002. I guess
they don’t make things that last anymore.
Anyhow, I just purchased another Sears
Diehard, initialized it and installed it May 6,
2007.Thanks for the reminder.
In over 54 years of owning and riding, I can
honestly say that I have never experienced a
tire with unusual wear patterns like cupping,
or wearing on one side of the center tread.
On the ’86 and the 2000, I keep the Elite II
and III tire pressures checked regularly—36
psi front and 40 psi rear. I take the time to
check them at least once per month and
always check again just before taking a road
trip. I feel that the lack of frequently checking
for proper pressure is the biggest problem
with “unusual” tire wear patterns. I normally
get 17,000 to 18,000 miles per set and they
are just reaching the wear bars.
Again, welcome back and keep up the great
technical advice and articles.
Henry A. (Al) Brunson
GWRRA #139625
Melrose, Florida
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Made It To Minnesota’s Mayo
Michigan in the spring. Hopefully we can
show them as much hospitality as they have
shown us!
Dave Craighead
GWRRA #247260
Lawton, Michigan
Texas Trike Trailered
n Saturday, May 27, 2007, while a group
of us were making our way from
Pasadena, Texas, to Lafayette, Louisiana, I
started hearing a funny noise that sounded like
it was coming from the front wheel of my 2002
1800 (w/CSC conversion) trike. I mentioned it
to the group and we stopped several times to
try and determine what the noise was. Nobody
could see anything wrong and the trike wasn’t
driving or handling unusually, so my husband
said, “Just ride it and if something goes out, it
goes out.”
Aw, famous last words…about 10 miles
later “it” went out with a terrible racket. “It”
was the U-joint. I was no longer going anywhere except to the side of the road.
Not to worry, I told myself, we have Honda
Rider’s Club and Rescue Plus. We’ll have this
baby towed in and fixed in no time at all. We
were about 35 miles from Lafayette.
Our first call was to our CSC dealer
(Everett Hunt – Houston Trikes & Trailers) to
find out who the closest CSC dealer to us was.
As always, he answered his phone right away
and told us Honda of Lafayette is a CSC dealer. Wow, we told ourselves, that was easy!
We’ll just call the dealer and have them send a
trailer to pick up the trike.
But it was around 2 p.m. and Honda of
Lafayette told us they didn’t have anyone to
come get us; they also told us they closed at 4
p.m. That little bit of information shortened
our timeframe considerably.
“Okay,” we said, “we’ll get a ride from
HRCA.” Well, they told us someone could be
there around 6 p.m. Oh, my, we didn’t like that
at all, but we had another ace up our sleeve—
Rescue Plus. We dialed the number and they
told us they didn’t know when they could get
someone there—they would check and call us
back.
Okay, now what to do. Our last choice
(which we learned should have been the first)
was to break out the Gold Book and look for
someone in Jennings, Louisiana. The first person we called was Jimmie Hardee. His
response to our problem was, “I’ll be there in
ten minutes.” WOW! When we saw him pull
up, we all stood up and cheered. To say the
least we were tired and very thirsty—everyone
had run out of water. Jimmie arrived with a
trailer large enough for a trike and tie downs,
and it was only a matter of minutes before my
husband and he were on their way to Honda of
Lafayette.
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fter spending years with, and seeing
countless specialists and pain therapists
for, severe head and neck pain, I wanted to try
the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. I was told I
would have to go to the Mayo Walk-In Clinic
to be evaluated before I could get an appointment. So my wife Kerry and I began planning
a road trip there in August with my brother,
Lou, and his wife Cindi. Planning to stay in
campgrounds, my brother suggested we call
someone from the Gold Book who lives in
Minnesota for recommendations.
He called the first name listed—Arnett—
and Ruth Arnett answered. She listened, then
told us she works at the Mayo Clinic! She and
her husband Lee suggested we camp in their
back yard. She also suggested we get a referral from a doctor before leaving.
Two days later we had an actual appointment set, but not until October. Shifting our
plans, I called Lee Arnett and he now invited
us to stay in his spare room while I went to my
appointment.
When October arrived, and unsure of the
weather, I loaded my Wing into a trailer. We
arrived on Thursday for a Friday morning
appointment. Lee & Ruth invited us into their
home like close neighbors even though they’d
never met us before!
After my initial appointment on Friday, I
had tests scheduled for Monday. This left us
with the whole weekend free, and Lee & Ruth
already had plans—we’d join them for their
Chapter’s “Friend Raiser” ride. Despite heavy
winds, we had a great, and very well-organized, ride that day with 16 bikes from Chapter
MN-O.
On Sunday we rode with Lee & Ruth
through three states in one afternoon. We
crossed the Mississippi River about seven
times! Beautiful scenery and great company!
On Monday, after our appointment, we
headed home. We’d had such a good time with
Lee & Ruth it seemed like we were leaving old
friends, not new friends. They took us into
their home like we were family. We can’t
express how thankful we are to them.
Lee & Ruth are planning a road trip to
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I drove my husband’s trike with the rest of
the group and we arrived at the dealership
about 10 or 15 minutes after the trike did.
When all was said and done, my husband tried
to give Jimmie some money, but he wouldn’t
take a penny. We said, “Well, at least take some
money for your gas!” Nope, he was stubborn
as a mule and wouldn’t take one penny!
Jimmie really bailed us out of a tight spot,
and everyone in our group wants to send a big
thank-you to him for all the help. You can bet
we’ll return the favor anytime we are called
upon.
Jimmie proved it—the Gold Book ROCKS!
Gene & Carolyn Tice
GWRRA #167190
La Porte, Texas
Don’t Leave It Home:
Your GWRRA Gold Book
f I had not been able to get in touch with
Mike, my buddy back in Michigan, to give
me a couple of telephone numbers in the
GWRRA Gold Book, I would not have met
Bob, a most remarkable man. Read my
incredible story.
My wife and I were traveling from Florida
through Alabama on our way to visit friends in
Memphis, Tennessee, on March 1, 2007, at
about 3:30 in the afternoon. Behind my fifth
wheel trailer, I was hauling a 10-foot enclosed
trailer with my GL1800 trike inside. That’s
right, tandem trailers! Just south of
Birmingham, Alabama, I checked my rearview
mirrors. And what did I see? Sparks! Lots of
sparks, shooting in every direction from
between the two trailers. I quickly pulled the
rig over to the side of the highway and rushed
back to check out the situation. What I saw
dropped my heart into the pit of my stomach.
The weld on the hitch on the back of the fifth
wheel trailer had broken loose and was dragging on the road. The only things holding it,
marginally, to the fifth wheel were a couple of
small bolts on the far end of the hitch.
Fortunately I had not lost the motorcycle trailer.
As if this situation wasn’t bad enough,
while standing there alongside the highway in
the rain, trying to slow down my racing heart
and figure out what to do, a highway trooper
pulled over behind the rig. His next words
were not comforting. He emphatically stated
we needed to get out of there. Several funnel
clouds had been sighted in the area, and 30
miles directly west of us, a tornado had
touched down and was headed in our direction.
As he was getting back into his cruiser, he
restated his assessment that we needed to leave
the area as quickly as possible and take cover.
While this was happening, my wife was in
the truck trying to get our RV insurance contact person to understand that we needed a
wrecker truck with a ball hitch to pull the
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small motorcycle trailer and direct us to a
place that did welding. Much to our surprise,
we were kindly informed that our RV insurance didn’t cover the small trailer, only the RV.
We explained that it was the RV that had the
problem (the broken hitch), which prevented
us from continuing on with the small trailer. It
seemed to make no difference as our RV insurance didn’t cover the small trailer. And of
course we didn’t want to leave the motorcycle/trailer alongside the highway, especially
with a tornado on its way.
It was then that we remembered the Gold
Book. I quickly rushed back to the motorcycle
in the small trailer and popped open the trunk
to retrieve my Gold Book. No Gold Book—I
had forgotten to put it back in the trunk after
I’d had my bike triked last fall.
What to do? Ah! Call my Gold Wing
buddy back home. Mike gave me several
names in the Birmingham area. The first on
the list was Bob Adams. When I called, Bob’s
daughter answered. She stated that Bob was at
work, but she was sure he could help. A few
minutes later, Bob called me back. After
explaining my situation, Bob said he would
leave his meeting and be there in 15-20 minutes.
True to his word, Bob showed up with a
truck and a ball hitch. He hauled our small
trailer to where he worked, with us following
behind. He led us to a large building and
directed me to back the rear end of our fifth
wheel through a large door, just into the building. He then showed me a welder, band saw, a
pile of angle irons and steel, and several other
tools I might need to make the repairs. I was
blown away! He allowed me to use the facilities like they were my own! Bob also showed
my wife the office area, the rest rooms and a
kitchen, all for us to use as we might need. He
even offered us dinner at his home.
A few hours later, Bob went home, leaving
us to complete the needed repairs, simply
telling us to close up the shop when we were
done. He also said we would be able to stay
the night there in our trailer.
In the morning, I went to the main office to
find out when Bob might arrive. I was not surprised to hear his employees comment that he
was a wonderful person and boss. They were
not at all surprised at the generosity he showed
us. When Bob got there, he refused all my
offers of restitution. He said he was happy to
be able to help out. Thanks to all the help Bob
gave us, we were able to make it to Memphis
later that day, and then, several days later, on to
Michigan right on schedule. We thank the
Lord that He chose to send Bob into our lives.
The moral of this story is: the GWRRA
Gold Book: Don’t leave home without it!
Jack Huhn
GWRRA #61041
White Lake, Michigan
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the years. We understand that, as one large family, we often have more to brag about than just our bikes. So here’s your opportunity to share those accomplishments (and just plain fun anecdotes) with the entire Association! Send photos and text to “Bragging Rights,” Wing World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
or by email to [email protected].
Ride Small, Ride Consecutive
im Snider, GWRRA #153143, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, found the
smallest rideable Gold Wing around—a coin-operated GL1500 at a
Wal-Mart in Mobile, Alabama. Says Jim, “Because it was stationary, I
don’t feel my short pants and shirt were unsafe in any way, and for 50
cents, it’s one heck of a deal.”
About six months ago, he snapped a photo of his 1989 Wing’s
odometer as it hit the unique milestone of 123,456 miles.
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Going The Distance
hapter TN-O’s Senior
Chapter Educator,
Tom Angsten, flipped.Well,
actually, as we all know, he
flipped years ago, but his
motorcycle finally caught
up with him when the
odometer flipped 100,000
miles. It happened on the
way to work on the morning of March 7, 2007, in
rush hour traffic. He was so excited about the event he pulled over on
the side of the expressway and photographed the milestone event.
When he got to work, several people asked him if he was okay because
they saw him on the side of the road.When Tom explained what he was
doing, his friends broke out laughing.
Tom plans to keep the bike at least another year.When he bought
his 1996 GL1500 seven years ago, it had 4,000 miles. So at this point he
has only put 96,000 miles on it.Tom stated he has to put another 4,000
on it to be able to say he’s ridden the bike 100,000 miles.
Tom says it’s taken him so long because he has not retired yet. He
credits a lot of this accomplishment to two main things: first, the Honda
Gold Wing is one of the finest motorcycles on the road and will go the
distance, and second, the Rider Education Program. During Tom’s five
years as Chapter Educator, two years as District Educator and regular
renewals of the Experienced Rider Courses,Tom states he has picked
up a lot of helpful techniques in managing traffic’s little obstacles. He
hopes the next 100,000 will be as much fun as the first half has been.
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With This Wing I Thee Wed
ndrew Smith, GWRRA #254317, of Lebanon, Tennessee, sent us
this close-up photo of the top tier of his wedding cake and another showing him and his new bride, Debbie, cutting the cake. Debbie
holds black belt status in Tae Kwon Do. The Smiths wanted to show
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two of their passionate interests to their guests. As both
Andrew & Debbie were bike
riders when they met, they
decided to search for a Gold
Wing trike model, too. They
found both figurines on eBay
and felt they were sized perfectly to fit. They even had a
wedding registry listing with
their local Honda shop for
gift contributions toward
their next Wing purchase!
Rubies By Night
on
Washington,
GWRRA #180596, of
Spring, Texas, owns this
2002 Metallic Silver Gold
Wing GL1800 that just
turned over 41,000
(mostly weekend) miles.
Recently he had installed
a brand new set of
“rubies” (LEDs). He says,
“As GWRRA Members,
my wife Chris & I have
witnessed several light
parades/contests at Wing
Ding and other rallies
and always wanted to
take part. Well, now we
can and will!”
The photograph was
taken with a Sony DSCP200 digital camera.
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Continued on page 20.
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OH-E2 Says “Phone Home”
Griffin On His Gold Wing
avid & Barbara Pratt, GWRRA #214870, of Placerville, California,
wanted to decorate their GL1800 with a griffin. Looks like the
griffin has taken over!
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llen Taub, Newsletter Editor for Chapter OH-E2 reports that
Chapter participant Mike Scherzinger, GWRRA #153872, has a son,
Jamie, who works as a fireman and paramedic in Fallujah, Iraq.Through
Jamie’s e-mails the Chapter learned that the young Marines and soldiers fighting in Iraq have to pay full international rates when calling
home to their families and friends.
At their September and October monthly meetings last year,
Chapter OH-E2 collected funds to purchase phone cards for these
brave individuals. Enough money was collected to purchase cards with
lots of minutes for all to use. Jamie wrote and told the Chapter that
they arrived just in time for Thanksgiving Day calls home!
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GL1000-GL1800 Pose With Super Shell
ike Edwards, Chapter
Director of NC-S, sent this
photo of the Chapter’s recent
ride to Winston-Salem, North
Carolina’s antique Shell gasoline
station. The service station was
constructed in the 1930's in the
shape of the Shell Oil symbol.All
models of the Gold Wing are
present in the photo.
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American Honda Motorcycle
Company, Inc. released an early
product announcement on June 4,
2007, for several 2008 models,
including the Gold Wing.
The motorcycles are virtually
unchanged from 2007 except for
new paint choices and colors. A
new navigation card is available for
GL1800s with the built-in
Honda/Garmin Navi system. New
paint colors for 2008 are Metallic
Red, Pearl White, Titanium and
Black. These join Dark Red
Metallic—a popular color choice
in 2007.
Prices depend on accessory
package and color choice.
Prices for the “baseline”
GL1800 with Premium Audio:
(Black)
$19,599;
(Titanium)
$19,899; (Pearl White) $19,899;
(Metallic Red) $19,899; (Dark Red
Metallic) $19,899.
Prices for the non-ABS
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Navigation System: (Black)
$22,099; (Titanium) $22,399; (Pearl
White) $22,399; (Metallic Red)
$22,399; (Dark Red Metallic) $22,399.
Prices for the GL1800 ABS model with Premium Audio,
Comfort Package and Navigation System: (Black) $23,099;
(Titanium) $23,399; (Pearl White) $23,399; (Metallic Red) $23,399;
(Dark Red Metallic) $23,399.
Prices for the top-of-the-line air bag and ABS-equipped
GL1800 model with Premium Audio, Comfort Package and
Navigation System: (Black) $24,349; (Titanium) $24,649; (Pearl
White $24,649; (Metallic Red) $24,649 and (Dark Red Metallic)
$24,649.
Wing Ding Europe Prices Reduced
Also on June 4, 2007, GWRRA Chairman of the Board Paul
Hildebrand announced the reduction in prices for Wing Ding Europe
to be held August 2-5, 2007, in Sakskøbing, Denmark—one of seven
events celebrating GWRRA’s 30 years, and GWRRA’s first international event in Europe.
Registration fees (postmarked before July 1, 2007) for the four-day
international rally are $20 for GWRRA Life or Gold Members; $23
for GWRRA Members and $25 for Non-Members.
Registrations postmarked July 1-16, 2007, are $23 for GWRRA
Life & Gold Members; $25 for GWRRA Members; $27 for NonMembers.
On-Site full registrations are $27 for GWRRA Members; $30 for
Non-Members.
Day Passes at the event are $10 for GWRRA Members and $15
for Non-Members. (All prices in US funds.)
“After very careful reconsideration of many factors, especially
considering the suggestions of our Region V Director Aage Schoug,
we have decided to reduce the rates for Wing Ding Europe!” said Ed
Price, manager of GWRRA’s Event Management Group. “GWRRA
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wants everyone who desires to come to this first-time event, to be
able to afford to come and enjoy it! We hope this reduction in rates
will go a long way in encouraging all Members of GWRRA, members
of the Gold Wing European Federation, and non-members alike to
join us in Denmark for a weekend of FUN and getting to know
GWRRA!”
Those who have preregistered for Wing Ding Europe at higher
prices will be mailed a gift certificate good for any merchandise at the
Wing Ding Europe booth or for GWRRA Official Products ordered
online at www.gwrra.org or through Wing World Magazine’s “Official
Products page.”
New Chapter Chartered
GWRRA welcomes the following new Chapter to our family!
■ Chapter WA-X of Vancouver, Washington, led by Chapter
Director Michael & Teresa Frerichs.
Sergio Cafarelli Elected GWEF Chairman
GWRRA Member Sergio Cafarelli has recently been elected
Chairman of the Gold Wing European Federation.An Italian by birth,
Sergio Cafarelli, GWRRA #245333, currently is living in Benidorm,
Spain.
The Gold Wing European Federation (GWEF) is a federation of
Honda Gold Wing motorcycle owner’s clubs comprised of one
national club from each of 20 European countries.These are Austria,
Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Russian, Spain, Sweden, and Ukraine. Originated in May 1978,
GWEF formalized its current structure in March 1983. Its stated mission is “To share information and promote international contact,
friendship, and activities between Gold Wing clubs and riders.”
GWRRA congratulates Sergio Cafarelli on his appointment and
wishes him success as he works to foster these universal aims for
Gold Wing riders everywhere.
Majestic Trikes ‘N’ Cycles Hosts Fifth Anniversary Party
The
well-known
Wisconsin installer of
Lehman Trikes, Majestic
Trikes ‘N’ Cycles is celebrating five successful
years in business on
Saturday, August 11,
2007 at their facilities.
They are having a party,
and all trikers and bikers are invited. They’re holding a two-category
bike and trike show, with registration from 9 to 11 a.m. First and second place trophies will be awarded (14 of them!), and entry is just
$12 per bike or trike.
Horicon American Legion will provide the food, and a variety of
displays and vendors will be on hand.The second annual Marsh Ride
poker run will be held to benefit Waupun High School’s athletic complex. For additional information, visit www.mtrikes.com or phone
(920) 210-0727. Majestic Trikes ‘N’ Cycles is located at 306
Washington Street (Highway 33), Horicon,Wisconsin.
Wing World Correction
An editorial error was made in the July issue of "Product
Previews" regarding American Custom Trailers, LLC. The company's
unique motorcycle cargo trailers, which resemble iconic cars, should
not have been referred to as models of any particular brand of vehicle, since the company itself never makes that claim.
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#6242 Longer Throttle Boss #52-604/704 GL1800 Fog Light M&J Flag Poles (specify round rack or
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#52-774 Trunk Grills ..........$41.99 Unique Speedglass scratch and chemical
#52-775 Saddlebag Grills ......$41.99 resistant windshield....$269-$319.99 NEW #52-766 GL1800 Flasher
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#45-1230 GL1800 CB Cover #52-602 GL1800
Make the trunk lights flash along with ................................$19.99 Front Fender Rail ............$41.99 ....................................$14.99
the saddlebag lights ................$36.99
#52-771 NEW
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1800 Scuff Plate Set ..........$58.99 GL1800 Backrest/Armrest Combo
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COMFORT MAX‘ GEL PADS WITH SHEEPSKIN COVERS
American Motorcycle Specialties USA, has an innovative new line
of Comfort Max™ Gel Pads with genuine Australian sheepskin as its
newest cover option. The sheepskin cover provides increased comfort
and allows air to circulate, virtually eliminating perspiration.
The comprehensive gel pad line features four different sizes
designed to fit any motorcycle’s seating configuration. At the core of
the Comfort Max Gel Pad is an advanced Viscoelastic molded gel used
in medical and sports applications. The gel eliminates pressure points
and absorbs vibration. It can be preheated or cooled to add comfort in
adverse weather.
Comfort Max Gel Pads features a rubberized bottom surface that
prevents the pad from sliding off the seat and does not require the use
of permanent straps. Nevertheless, each pad comes with an adjustable,
easy-off strap for additional security.
Available in five sizes, and priced from $69.95 to $124.95, consider
the Jumbo (16.5” by 12” by 9”) designed specifically to fit the Gold
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on the 1800 Gold Wing.
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Hills, California 92808. Phone (800) 710-7237 or (714) 280-8537.
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GOLD WING REMOTE COVER
Finally, a product designed
to protect the dash from abrasion damage caused by the
GL1800’s remote transmitter!
Tour King introduces the
“Frawghyde” cover. Custom
designed, the cover encapsulates the remote while still
providing functionality. Made
of blackened silicone, it is
form-fitted to the exact shape
of the Gold Wing remote. Installation is quick and easy. The Frawghyde
cover also prevents the inadvertent activation of the remote while still
providing easy use. The Frawghyde cover keeps your Gold Wing dash
looking new and also provides protection for the remote.
Priced at $14.99 plus $2 shipping, this product is available at Tour
King, 1-800-572-8687 or www.tourkingcovers.com.
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The Teardrop weighs
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The “Riders Choice” program will provide insurance for motorcycles and trikes. It also offers discounts, based on homeowners coverage,
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Windshields
ust when you think you’ve got a great product, somebody else
comes along with something they say is better. I was well satisfied
with the Memphis Shade replacement windshield on my GL1800,
and figured to keep it for a few years more. Sure, I’d acquired some
stone chips and surface scratches from repeated cleanings, but overall, I was a satisfied customer.
Then Don Frank of F4 Customs Windshields sent me one of his
windshields and asked us to do a
product report on it.Why would an
F4 be an improvement? Well, Don is
very convincing as he explains why
his product is new and improved.
First, a bit of background. Don
has been in manufacturing all his life.
When he attended the SEMA show
a year and a half ago, he took in the
display of Percy’s High Performance
SPEEDGLASS®—a windshield unmarred by the repeated swipes of a
windshield wiper wrapped in steel
wool. Impressed, he inquired if
Percy’s was going to make their
product available for motorcycles
like his Gold Wing. They weren’t
interested in investing in the tooling
required, or entering the motorcycle market, so Don arranged to go
into that business himself, acquiring
the tooling and worldwide distribution rights for all motorcycle products for the SPEEDGLASS products.
What’s special about F4 windshields? First off, SPEEDGLASS is
composed of GE’s Lexan® polycarbonate, proprietarily thermoformed and hard coated to give outstanding scratch and abrasion
resistance.The windshield is unbreakable as well as capable of retaining excellent optical clarity even in the worst environments.
The material is so impervious to scratching under normal usage
that Don dares you to give it an aggressive rubbing with a dry paper
towel. He suggests you use Windex® to clean it. (Don’t do that with
your stock or other aftermarket windshields as the ammonia will fog
them permanently!), Don also suggests you avoid using oily aerosol
cleaners because they will just leave smears. Even Rain-X® won’t hurt
an F4 Customs Windshield—and Rain-X is intended only for use on
glass windshields as stated on its packaging!
About a year ago, he decided to see just how much abuse his demo
windshield could take. He deliberately poured brake fluid on the windshield, then set it aside as he set up his display at a Tennessee rally. Six
hours later, when he decided to check on it— nothing—no damage of
any kind! Don’t try that with other plastics!
While it is possible to scratch the windshield with sandpaper and
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heavy pressure, and you can gouge it with a tool, with normal care, the
F4 should last longer, shed rain better, and go much longer before
developing those annoying swirls and scratches that are most distracting during nighttime and rain riding.
Don, his wife, Mary, and his two sons, Dan and David, constitute the
family of four commemorated in the “F4” business name.They did substantial potential customer interviews before deciding on which windshield sizes and shapes to create for the Wing. Most riders asked for
stock sizes or somewhat larger, reduced buffeting for the Co-Rider,
and a stock-like rearward slant. So, for the GL1800, F4 makes a standard “1800” size ($299.95), an “1800 + 2” that’s two inches taller and
half and inch wider on each side ($309.95) and an “1800 + 4” that’s
four inches taller and three-quarters of an inch wider on each side. If
you choose the “1800 + 4,” you sacrifice the ability to raise and lower
the windshield. Add $49.95 for a windshield vent.
Prices for the “1500” are $269.95; “1500 + 2” costs $279.95; and
the “1500 + 4” will set you back $289.95—again add about $50 for a
windshield vent.
Having watched Senior Tech
Editor Stu Oltman install my previous windshield, and equipped with
a copy of the article we did on that
replacement procedure from the
July 2005 issue, I did the swap-out
myself this time.The F4 windshield
fit easily and precisely into place.
It’s a bit stiff at first when you raise
and lower it, but thus far there’s
been no evidence of scratches
resulting from this process.
The unit I received had an
aftermarket vent already in
place—sort of. During shipping it
must have gotten crunched, as the
little plastic tab at the bottom was
sheared off, and one of the retaining screws was rattling around in
the box. I loosened the vent and
noted the vent hole was hand-cut
with irregular edges. In a subsequent phone conversation with
Don Frank, I’ve learned that F4
does 5-axis routing for all vents
right at the factory now, and they are soon to install genuine Honda
vents.After an 800-mile trip, the vent continued to be a nuisance, so I
called Don to ask what brand of vent to get and use as a replacement.
Don wouldn’t hear of it! He insisted he wanted me to return the
windshield and vent and receive a full replacement! He says its just
what he’d do for anyone—that he wants 100-percent customer satisfaction. How can you beat that?
The new F4 Customs Windshield looks clean and crystal clear. Its
proportions are so close to stock there’s no noticeable difference.
Like the OEM windshield, the F4 Customs windshield is made of polycarbonate. Most aftermarket windshields are made of acrylic.Although
the F4 Customs Windshield is flexible like the stock unit, I have found
it does not flex or flutter at high speeds or in wind gusts—a plus in
my book.
How does the F4 Customs windshield live up to normal wear and
tear? I trust the words of James Frank, GWRRA #177969, of North
Canton, Ohio, taken from the GWRRA Message Board of January 24,
2007.
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We have an F4 Customs windshield on our ‘96 SE and think it’s great. It
is so clear—and [has] no scratches after about 10,000 miles traveling and
collecting bugs and road grit last summer. It is like looking through glass—
no scratches—and you don’t have to pamper it with special polishes. I especially like getting away from the oncoming car headlight “halos” when driving
at night.Without all those spider scratches, the windshield does not fill with
glare.
With testimony like that going for them, the folks at F4 Custom
Windshields are likely to sell a lot of replacement windshields, and
that’s a boon for safer riding. If your current windshield is scratched,
whorled, or discolored, give this product careful consideration.
—Nick Hoppner
F4 Customs Windshields, Aurora, Ohio 44202. (330) 995-3279. www.F4customs.com
Randakk’s Cycle Shack
GL1000 Carb Rebuilding
Instructional Video
B y S t u O l t m a n • S e n i o r Te c h n i c a l E d i t o r
any of our Members will note the
increase in recent months of Wing
World articles relating to the care and
feeding of the four-cylinder model Gold
Wings. And of all the maintenance items on
those bikes, the carburetors may be the most
problematic. Some have resorted to replacing
the GL1000 carbs with units from later models, while others have sought more innovative
alternatives to the repair and adjustment of
the OEM carburetors with mixed results. We
agree with Randall Washington, owner of
Randakk’s Cycle Shack, that correct repair and
adjustment of the original carburetors is the
best method of restoring the original factory
performance to these machines.
To help owners of Honda GL1000 motorcycles achieve that goal, Randakk’s has
released the first in his Mechanical Mastery
Series of maintenance videos – Volume 1:
GL1000 Carb Rebuilding.This three hour and 20
minute video is the equivalent of sitting next
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to Randall for the entire six hours required for
the job while he personally explains the correct methods to remove, clean, inspect, repair,
reassemble, reinstall, and adjust a set of
GL1000 carburetors. Consisting of 18 chapters, the DVD may be watched from beginning
to end, or any one chapter may be accessed
individually. We suggest watching the entire
video at least once before beginning work on
your motorcycle, as you’ll be fairly well versed
on the job by that time.
Beginning with preliminary checks and
adjustments to perform before blaming poor
performance on the carburetors, the video
then addresses safety issues—things to do
that’ll keep you (and the carburetors) safe
from harm throughout the repair process.
Most of the tools, chemicals, and special equipment needed are shown and discussed, including containers for keeping the parts separated
according to their size and carb number. I
found Randakk’s method a lot handier than
the plastic baggie and loaf pan approach I’ve
used for years. I also appreciated the clever
method illustrated for vacuum-checking the
plenum assembly for air and fuel leaks to avoid
finding them the hard way—after the freshly
overhauled carbs have been reinstalled and
begin leaking.
With tips and tricks learned from years of
research and hands-on experience, Randakk’s
GL1000 Carb Rebuilding video provides the
viewer with a cradle-to-grave visual repair
manual.The close-up, detailed footage of small
parts and adjustments, combined with thorough verbal explanations, excellent lighting,
and complete specifications for all year models
of GL1000 carburetors, create a product that
no do-it-yourself GL1000 owner should be
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information, visit www.randakks.com. (Price:
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Passenger Controller........SH6610612............................$115.85
CD w/Mount kit ..............SH7314792-00 ......................$778.05
Fog Light Kit....................SH6610539............................$211.80
Heated Grips ..................SH7393119............................$227.95
12V DC Socket ................SH7399827..............................$27.50
Trunk Mirror w/Light ......SH6610547..............................$90.20
Trunk Inner Light ............SH6610562..............................$54.10
Trunk Light Harness ........SH6610570..............................$31.30
3 piece Fender Ornament ......SH6610646..............................$91.15
Chrome Rear Under Cowl ......SH6610638............................$355.25
Front Fender Emblem......SH6610661..............................$38.90
Gold Head Cover Emblems........SH6610679............................$115.85
Chrome Rear Board Lower Covers ........SH6610745..............................$61.70
Chrome Disc Cover ..........SH6610760............................$248.85
Chrome Trunk Molding ......SH6652259..............................$57.95
Chrome Saddlebag Molding ......SH6652267..............................$62.50
Chrome Front Under Cowl......SH6652309............................$128.20
Chrome Rear Board Covers......SH6652325..............................$41.75
Chrome Wind Shield Garnish ......SH6652358............................$117.75
Exhaust Turn Down..........SH6652374............................$182.35
Chrome Fender Rail ........SH6652408............................$103.50
Trunk Rails ......................SH6652432............................$154.80
Saddlebag Rails ..............SH6652424............................$232.70
Chrome Scuff Covers ......SH6652457............................$106.35
Chrome Side Stand..........SH6652465..............................$49.35
Windshield Air Deflectors (Std)
SH6652473....$150.05
Windshield Air Deflectors (Tall)
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Tall Windshield ................SH6653216............................$163.35
Fairing side Air Deflectors..........SH6652515............................$265.00
Chrome side Fairing Accent........SH6864011..............................$81.85
Owners Manual Folio ......SH6655153..............................$16.11
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Technical Questions and Answers about Gold Wings and Valkyries
Answers to the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided by
Stu Oltman, Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor. Please submit your technical questions
about Gold Wings or Valkyries by e-mail to [email protected] or by mail to
“Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include
your full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.
Gold Wing Noise
I have a 1990 Gold Wing GL1500.
Whenever I start the bike, it has a gear rattle in
it, but if I mash the clutch handle in, the noise
will stop. Is this something normal on the 1500
or is this a sign of some bigger problem? My
friend’s GL1500 does the same thing, but not
as badly. My bike has 96,000 miles on it and
has always had its Honda oil changed every
4,000 miles. I’m just worried about going on a
long trip we have planned in the mountains.
Larry Russell
GWRRA #238554
Ellisville Mississippi
Larry, what you describe is simply the
result of small amounts of accumulated wear in
various transmission parts and the fact that the
transmission isn’t under load when you’re listening for the noise. The noise goes away when
you squeeze the clutch lever, because you’re
disconnecting engine power from the transmission. I’d also bet that you never hear the noise
when the bike is in gear and underway. Most
motorcycles exhibit this symptom, and it’s really nothing to get excited over. If that’s your
worst problem with the bike, I expect you’ll be
enjoying another 96,000 miles.
Plug Wires
Stu, I’m glad you wrote the “Garage Day”
article on changing the spark plug wires in the
March 2007 issue. I have a 1981 GL1100
Interstate Gold Wing with 100,000 miles and
was considering changing them.
However, at the auto store they said they
have only carbon center wire. Will that work or
should I keep looking for the steel wire centers?
Richard Raker
GWRRA #98700
Redding, California
done. Runs good!
—Richard
Motor Oil & OD Light
Stu, I read your article on motor oils and
learned a lot from it. I have been using regular
10W40 in my bikes for years with no problems.
My question is, which synthetic oils are safe to
use in motorcycles? I have heard that Amsoil is
okay and I wonder if Mobile, Pennzoil,
Valvoline, etc., are okay as well.
Also, I have a 1997 Wing and the OD light
does not always come on right away when I
shift into fifth gear. It will eventually come on.
Is this a major problem to fix or do I just live
with it? It seems to work better when the temperature is warmer.
Don Roop
GWRRA #84641
Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Don, regarding the OD light, the gear position sensor may be sticking, or a wiring problem may exist. There’s no way for me to tell for
sure unless I get my hands dirty.
Motor oils designed for automobiles and
light trucks have changed drastically, especially in the past five years. I’m not recommending
any oil these days for wet-clutch bikes (with
one exception) that doesn’t have the JASO certification clearly displayed on the back of the
bottle. The JASO standard was developed so
that riders would no longer need to “wonder.”
Whether regular or synthetic, any oil certified to meet JASO MA standards is fine to use
in your ’97 Wing. Regarding oils that don’t display the certification, I’m afraid your wondering will have to continue—as will mine.
The exception I referred to earlier is use of
a heavy-duty fleet oil such as Rotella, Delvac,
and others in a viscosity suitable for your bike.
Fuel Tank Pressure/Idle Fluctuation
Richard, no, you need to get the metal core
wire. NAPA normally has it stock. If not, they
can get it for you with same-day service.
Thanks. I had to persuade them to check to
see if they had any. Two people told me they
didn’t carry the metal core wire. Amazing! Job
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Stu, I enjoy your articles in Wing World. I
have a 1996 Gold Wing Aspencade with
139,000 miles. I have owned the bike for a year
and a half. The bike is very well maintained. I
have noticed two problems that I would like to
address.
I have noticed the bike making a hissing
sound when I release the gas cap. When this
relieves the pressure, the noise goes away. But
then after about three to four minutes, the tank
builds up pressure again and makes the noise
again. I notice it a lot when I have been riding
for awhile and the engine is warm, and after I
shut off the motor. Even when the bike is cold,
every now and then it makes the noises, but
when I release the gas cap, the noise goes
away.
Secondly, when the engine is up to temperature, the idle will fluctuate between 750 rpm
and 1000 rpm at idle. The bike does not do it
all the time. The bike seems to do it only when
I have been riding for awhile, and when I stop
at a traffic light, while sitting at an idle, then
rpm will fluctuate back and forth between 750
and 1,000 rpm.
The bike has done this since I purchased it
in October 2005. At that time the bike had
133,000 miles.
In the time that I have had the bike I have
changed all filters and completely tuned the
engine. All services have been completed on
the bike.
Troy Robinson
GWRRA #244038
Florence, Kentucky
Troy, the hissing sound is a normal function of the pressure relief valve in the fuel cap.
If you feel it’s excessively loud, you might consider replacing the cap. Even with religious
maintenance, things wear out over the course
of ten years and 139,000 miles. The idle surge
may be the result of improperly adjusted idle
circuit screws, or it might result from a deteriorated vacuum line or auto fuel valve
diaphragm.
Member Submits GL1800 Speedo
Inaccuracy Fix
I was reading the April 2007 Wing World
on page 24 about the problems with the Gold
Wing speedometer accuracy. I just installed a
Speedo Healer on my 2002 Gold Wing and it
is has corrected the problem with the
speedometer being off. You can look at their
web page, www.speedohealer.com. It has the
instruction on installation and the calculator
for programming of the unit to correct your
problem. My speedometer was off about 4.5
mph. I used this number to calculate the programming of the unit.
Roger A. Losornio
GWRRA #15795
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Right, Roger. The Speedo Healer is one
solution; the Yellow Box by Black Robotics
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Intercom for ’02 GL1800
Recently, I got on my Wing and found that
the intercom was not working even though
the CB radio and the AM/FM radio were both
functioning properly. I listened to both the
CB and radio through the headset and the
speakers.
Must I remove the audio unit from under
the top shelter and bring this part to my
Honda dealer for shipment to a repair station
or is there something else I should be looking
at?
Mickey Cohen
GWRRA #73315
Longwood, Florida
Mickey, the first things I’d suggest are to
look at the simple but often overlooked problems. For instance, are you certain that the
intercom is actually turned on and that its volume isn’t set to minimum? Check your headset
cables by swapping temporarily with a friend.
Remove and reinstall both of the radio’s electrical plugs, making sure that they both click
firmly into position. If you’ve installed an
aftermarket device designed to alter the way
the intercom’s microphones work, perhaps that
device has developed a problem.
Failing any of these easy remedies, yes—
you’ll need to remove the audio unit and either
ask your dealer to have it repaired, or ship it
yourself to Sierra Electronics.
Disused ’98 SE Aspencade
Due to several surgeries on my feet and one
massive heart attack, I have not been able to
ride like I want to for five years. Now I am a
lot better and want to get my new plates and a
new battery and ride some more. What should
I be aware of, damage-wise, for the bike sitting
around for five years, besides having the oil
and filter changed? The tires still look okay, no
cracks or whatever, but what do I know?
Please advise.
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Steve, I’m glad to hear you’re recovering.
The tires may be fine; check the date code or
have a mechanic do that for you. The tires
should be replaced if they’re more than seven
years old. Depending on how (or if) the bike
was prepped before storage, you could find
that it fires right up and runs like a champ with
fresh fuel in the tank. On the other hand, you
could now have a tank full of horribly stale gas
and two carburetors that are hopelessly fouled,
requiring a complete fuel system overhaul.
Also, depending on storage conditions, it’s not
uncommon to find that rodents or insects have
damaged wiring and built a nest in the air
cleaner box, filling it with a cornucopia of
twigs, nuts, corn, or even dog food. Check for
this before attempting to start the bike.
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Strange Failure
After returning from a recent ride, I parked
my 1990 GL1500 SE behind the house. A few
hours later I returned for the purpose of moving it into the garage for the night. When I
turned the ignition to the ON position, I had no
headlight, no instrument lights except for the
CRUISE ON light, and the starter would not
crank.
The radio, CB, suspension air pump, and
all the handlebar controls appear to work! I’ve
checked every fuse on the bike and all are
good. I have current at the positive side of the
fuses.
The right fairing pocket was removed and
the connections in there seem to be okay. I’m
at a loss as to the cause. No one I’ve talked to
has ever heard of this condition. HELP !
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GWRRA #114184
Arlington, Texas
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What will happen when the air temperature
is over 100 degrees? In that type of riding condition, probably more of the same. There are
several possibilities here, including a problem
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Bill, if your neutral light also isn’t on, be
certain that the reverse lever is fully down. If
the transmission is in neutral but the neutral
light isn’t on, the bike will not crank. As for the
fuses, checking for voltage at the feed side
proves nothing; you must also have battery
voltage at the load side. I suggest removing
each fuse and checking them with an ohm
meter.
I bought a new ’05 model GL1800 and
now have about 20,000 miles on it. It has
always gotten a little warm in stop-and-go traffic, but this last week, it got hot. It dumped
coolant, and I had to pull over to allow it to
cool so that I could get off the freeway, and use
city streets. Once I got up to about 30 mph or
so, it cooled down to its normal range. The
outside temperature that day was only about
70 degrees. What will happen when it is over
100, as it often is here in the desert?
Is there an upgrade for this bike that will
allow my 1800 to run in stop-and-go traffic as
well as my old 1500? I really hate to see the
Milwaukee brand putting by me as I sit there
overheated. That just ain’t right.
How can I test the fans to see if they are
working as they should? The bike used to get
hot, but when the fans turned on, the temperature would drop. Not this time, and come to
think of it, I never heard the fans come on. I
did check the fan fuse, and it looks okay.
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ward-blowing fans off at around 12 to 14 mph,
regardless of coolant temperature. There
appears to be a speed range between 15 to
around 25 mph in which the sculpted body
parts intended to channel airflow to and
through the radiators are inefficient. If one
rides in that speed zone continuously, the fans
will never turn on, and overheating is virtually guaranteed. If the fans did run at road
speeds in excess of 15 mph, they’d fight the
incoming airflow and make the situation even
worse.
Why was such a system installed on the
GL1800? Because the surveys conducted by
Honda R&D at various rallies for several
years before 2001 revealed that “Hot Air On
My Legs At Low Speed” was a common complaint that survey respondents wanted eliminated on the GL1500’s successor, whatever
that might have been. Had R&D investigated
this complaint more deeply, they may have discovered that those complaining were in the
habit of riding with their feet on forward
mounted highway boards with legs splayed
across the radiator grilles. This, while often
wearing short pants and/or skimpy footwear.
The number of folks complaining of heat on
the legs was a small portion of the total number of Gold Wing owners, though perhaps a
significant portion of survey respondents.
Customer education is the solution that should
have been implemented, in my opinion,
because designing for the few has exposed all
to the possibility of excessive coolant temperature under certain conditions—conditions
that a GL1500 would take in stride. As an
aside, some of those who complained of heat
on the legs on the GL1500 now complain of
heat rising from the GL1800’s steering tunnel—a proof that no good deed goes unpunished.
Intercom Glitch
My 1989 Gold Wing has suddenly developed a problem with its intercom. My wife,
(Co-Rider) can no longer speak to me through
the intercom. (Some may say that’s a good
thing—Ha!) She is able to hear me through the
intercom and conversations through the CB.
My buddy and I have checked all the wires
coming to her helmet and they are all positive,
we have interchanged helmets and still have
the same problem. We have eliminated the
helmets from the equation, but the problem
persists.
Ken Brasier
GWRRA #120243
Sebring, Florida
Ken, unplug the rear helmet pigtail from the
wiring harness, and swap it with the one from
the front. If the problem moves to the front of
the bike, replace the pigtail. But if the problem
persists without moving to the front, you’ll
need to examine the rear position’s wiring on
the harness side of the plug and forward.
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Michelin Pilot Tires Gone?
Have you heard why the new Michelin Pilot
for the GL1500 is no longer available? I was
looking forward to trying them. My messages
to the company have gone unanswered. While I
think the Dunlop Elite 3s are okay, they are a
bit noisy and I don’t think their wet traction is
on the same level as the Elite 2 was.
Thanks in advance for any info you may
have and keep up the good work.
Robert Taylor
GWRRA #136620
Concord, California
Robert, the Pilot GT was becoming a popular tire with GL1500 owners. I hadn’t been
paying attention—it no longer appears on
Michelin’s website, nor do my usual retail tire
sources list it. The Hi Tour 79 radial is not
offered in the United States. If you try to look
up the GL1500 by application on Michelin’s
site after having selected USA as your location, you’ll find that Michelin doesn’t offer any
tires to the US market for Wings beyond the
GL1200 model.
GL1100 With Electric Glitch
I have a 1983 Gold Wing Aspencade. I was
trying to start it for the first time this spring. As
always, it is rather tough to get going. I hooked
up the battery and there wasn’t enough power
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to turn over the cold motor. (I had all the dash
lights on at this time.) I hooked up a 12-volt
power pack and the motor turned over 20-30
times without firing. The power pack went
dead, so I shut off the bike and went to get
some jumper cables to jumpstart it from a nearby ATV.
When I went to jump the bike, I turned it on
and there was no power to the dash and nothing
would turn on. I double-checked the battery
connections and they are tight. Even when
hooking jumper cables to the battery I cannot
get the bike to turn on.
I checked the main fuse by the positive battery terminal and it seems fine. Do you have
any ideas for me? It’s probably going to the
shop, but I don’t think it should be anything
major, I hope.
Duane R
Via email
Duane, my hunch is that you should have
stopped after the power pack went dead. If the
bike was totally non-responsive with jumper
cables attached, there’s either something
wrong with the cables (let’s hope), or you inadvertently hooked them up with reverse polarity.
By the way, don’t trust looking as a way to
judge that main fuse. Remove it and examine
the attachment screws for corrosion. You may
find that the fuse falls apart in your hand.
The Ride of Your Life!
Stu, I walked away and tried it a different
day. I took out that main fuse and put it back in
and it worked just fine. My problem now is that
the starter button doesn’t work. I can’t get it to
turn over the starter. I called my Gold Wing
guy and he is looking for a part for me but says
they are very hard to find. Do you have any
ideas? He thinks I will have to replace the
whole throttle assembly.
Thanks a ton.
—Duane
Duane, I’m thinking “Ignition Switch.”
—Stu
Stu, I replaced the switch assembly up by
the throttle and it did nothing. There is a magnetic switch down by the battery that has a post
that says “battery” and the other says “motor.”
When I jump those two with a screwdriver the
bike turns over and starts. It will turn over with
the switch off when I do that.
I took that switch off and cleaned it up and
put it back on and then didn’t even get lights on
the dash, but when I jumped it with the screwdriver it would start and the lights will come on
with the switch on and then everything works.
I ordered the magnetic switch off the internet
last night and am going to replace that. The
funny thing is that now when I get it started, it
runs rough like it’s missing, and it backfires. Is
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that switch the solenoid? What do you think?
Am I on the right track or should I be looking
elsewhere?
—Duane
The start switch isn’t sold separately. Either
rob one from a junked bike, or replace the
entire switch cluster.
I replaced the solenoid and it works great.
What a relief! I put on about 60 miles today
and it ran awesome!
Thanks for your help!
—Duane
Three GL1500 Questions
Stu, first I would like to say that I enjoy
your column very much. My dilemma concerns an electrical gremlin who is hitching a
ride on my ’97 SE with 80,000 miles. The thing
is he shows up whenever the bike gets wet.
During washing or when caught in the rain, my
LCD dashboard display (clock, radio station,
etc.) disappears. I can change radio stations but
nothing is displayed. The worst thing is the air
pressure in the rear shocks cannot be changed.
Once the bike dries out, everything works normally.
Also, can you tell me if there is any preventive maintenance needed on the Compufire
alternator? Where would we get parts, i.e.,
brushes. I installed my Compufire two years.
ago (it works great), but I haven’t done anything to it.
One more question: my cruise control will
not set above 77 mph. Everything works normally to that point. If you accelerate either with
throttle or the button, when you release it, it
returns to approximately 77 mph.
Thank you in advance for your help and
keep up the great work!
Tony Aprile
GWRRA #128124
Litchfield, Connecticut
Easy answer first, Tony. Your cruise control
system is performing exactly as designed.
The Compufire is a modification of an
alternator used on Saturn automobiles and
possibly other applications. Brushes, bearings,
diodes, and regulators should all be available
from sources such as NAPA. Take the alternator
in with you when looking for parts.
Regarding your LCD display, most likely,
moisture is grounding one or more components
on the circuit board. I suggest removing and
cleaning the printed circuit with electronics
cleaner, then coat it with clear lacquer or something similar to prevent moisture intrusion.
Missed Bank Angle Sensor Recall
I have a 1990 Gold Wing SE with 54,000
miles on it. Recently it started shutting off
while driving at freeway speeds. When this
happens, I immediately disengage the clutch,
turn off the ignition key and turn it back on.
When I let out the clutch the engine starts back
up and will run fine.
This happened twice on different occasions
but recently it happened twice within a 20-mile
stretch. Any ideas on what may be causing this
problem?
Vic Boor
GWRRA #152708
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Vic, no guarantees here, but that’s a classic
symptom of a failing bank angle sensor. There
was a recall on that part back in the day. You
may find, if you have your dealer investigate,
that your bike never had the recall performed
but it is entitled to it free of charge.
You were right on with the bank angle sensor! The one on my bike did not have the
recalled sensor replaced. The dealer said it
would be replaced at no cost to me.
—Vic
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e have friends that have done two
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the 2007 prices, the price had been bumped
up about $1,000 per person.
At the same time, we read in Wing World of
the 2007 Muster Down Under tour and began
exchanging emails with Ron Meiklen of NZ-A.
Ron was extremely helpful and patient in
responding on a timely basis to our repeated
inquiries. We determined that the GWRRA
tour was a full week longer, probably more
flexible in the daily routine, and significantly
less expensive than the Edelweiss tour. The
GWRRA route would cover about 3,500 miles
and the Edelweiss tour about 2,200. Bikes
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Our group with the Western Flyer ( Left to right) Rachel & Danny Sanderovich,
Bryan & Juliana Scott, Jimi & George Wilson, Ted & Lynn Polack, Eli Azar.
Lynn Polack from Florida and us.
The group rode two 1800s, one 1500, and
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in her car, carrying excess luggage and taking
care of many of the logistics and room confirmations, etc. Her special treat to us was morning and afternoon tea served out of the car at
some nice roadside stops.
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Day 1 of Tour
Leaving the Auckland area on February 12,
we traveled south and east to and around the
Coromandel Peninsula. It was a beautiful introduction to the mixed and awesome beauty of
New Zealand’s lush green forests and meadows, lakes and oceans, mountains and lowlands
and lots and lots of sheep.
The first challenge to be confronted was
driving on the left side of the road. It really was
a little intimidating the first few miles, but with
a Co-Rider on the intercom to keep reminding you of the KLS principle (Keep Left, Stupid)
and to yield to anything coming from the right,
it really is made simpler. The first few roundabouts were a little scary but, again, once I
learned to trust the “Yield to Anything From
The Right” rule it was much easier. We were
also introduced early on to one-lane bridges,
where traffic from one end must yield to traffic from the other end. It really does work
quite well, and we observed early in the trip
that New Zealand drivers are, for the most
part, very courteous. Most observe the speed
limits and obey the “rules of the road” which
do not, by the way, include yielding to pedestrians except in marked crosswalks—which
they do.
Our first night out was in Whitianga on the
East Coast, which is at the South Pacific
Ocean. Overnight lodging was in motel-type
quarters which, though they may have lacked
the elegance of nice hotels, were all clean and
comfortable. And at most of them, we could
park our bikes right at our door.
Breakfasts of varying types were often
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would have breakfast at a restaurant.We were
usually on the road by 8 a.m., which left time
for morning tea served somewhere along the
route by Juliana.
The planning was unique and flexible in that
the Chapter had budgeted so many dollars for
breakfast, for lunch and for dinner for each
participant. So if you chose to ride on your
own for a day or have dinner or another meal
apart from the group, they would just give you
the budgeted amount, which was usually very
adequate for a good meal. Each biker paid for
their own gasoline: And here’s where you have
to plan an extra cost to the Chapter-charged
amount. Gasoline was running about $4.20 to
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(Left to right) George & Jimi Wilson, Ted & Lynn Polack,
Bryan & Juliana Scott, Danny & Rachel Sanderovich.
Day 2
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early and, on our own, headed down the East
Coast to Waihia Beach to meet with friends
there for a beautiful breakfast served on the
deck of their home overlooking the beach.The
rest of the group met up with us there about
11 a.m., and we headed on south and east to
Rotorua. There, we had a nice evening at the
Maori Cultural Center viewing the
Yellowstone-like sulphur pools, geysers and
boiling pots. We enjoyed a Maori welcoming
ceremony and had a great meal.
Our route from Rotorua took us
Southeast, back to the coast and a night at
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International Date Line.
Day 3 and More
Lynn and Juliana decided they were going
to be those first witnesses to the new day and
were comfortably established on the beach
well ahead of the sunrise. But when it got
lighter and lighter and no sun had appeared,
they discovered they had been looking the
wrong direction! Being south of the equator, a
lot of things are differently oriented—but the
sun rising in the West is not one of them. We
all had a good-natured laugh over it.
The next several days, we were joined by
Chapter Member John De Lautour, who guided us through his home city of Taupo and on
South to Lake Taupo, Mt. Ruapehu and
Wellington, the Capital city of New Zealand.
Enroute, we made our first of many visits to
yarn and wool shops, and we had a couple of
knitters with us who found the Merino wool
and opossum yarns unique.
Eventually arriving in Wellington, we had a
nice evening and dinner at the home of past
Chapter Directors Ron & Sue Meiklen.
Chapter A had planned their fall Muster in
Wellington to coincide with our visit and, on a
down day there, Chapter Director Steve Rich
and his wife Paula and daughter Laura (all
Members of NZ-A), Dave Harding, Richard &
Jean Crawley, Paul & Marguerite Story, Chris
Quinn and Ron & Sue Meiklen took us on a
day of sightseeing in this beautiful city. The
afternoon was finished off with a visit to the
“lolly shop” (candy store) of Gold Wing accessories that Chris Quinn had at his home and
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Lake Pukaki
made available to us.That evening, the Chapter
and tour participants had a great dinner
together.
Onward
The next morning, our group was on board
the inter-island ferry for a 3.5-hour boat ride
to continue our tour on the South Island of
New Zealand. With overnights stops in
Greymouth and Haast, we spent two days on
the West Coast of this island enjoying its beautiful views and taking walks along the beaches
of the Tasman Sea. One of the trip
highlights there was a jet-boat trip,
with lots of white water and beautiful
mountain and water views, up the
Waiatoto River.
Back on the bikes again, we turned
inland and were met and guided by
Chapter Member Jim Faulks, who was
raised near (and still lives in) the beautiful lakeside town of Wanaka, which
several of us resolved to return to visit
another time. Jim got us to
Queenstown, where we spent two
nights.We spent the days exploring the
city and waterfront of Lake Wakatipu
and took a trip on a coal-fired
steamship to a large sheep station
(ranch) up the lake.
Leaving Queenstown, we drove to
another gorgeous lakeside town—Te
Anau.We stayed there two nights, with
the off day spent driving a beautiful 70-mile
mountain route to Milford Sound, where we
took a two-hour boat ride on the sound. The
place is a combination of Norwegian fjords
and Swiss mountains, and it was just beautiful!
From Te Anau, we worked our way
Southeast toward Gore, the southernmost
point of our trip, and only 40 miles from
Invercargill, the home of Burt Munro (subject
of the true-story motorcycle film “The World’s
Fastest Indian”).We didn’t make it there to see
the museum commemorating him and the
beaches where he rode, but we vowed that
next time we will! (By the way, if you haven’t
seen this film, get to a rental store and get it:
It’s a classic.)
Back to the Start
We then continued
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north
toward
Christchurch and were hosted to a beautiful
afternoon at the farm home of NZ-A
Members Stan & Eunice Weir near Ashburton.
From there, we made a quick trip into central
Christchurch. And though we, personally, are
not “city people,” this is another place several
of us vowed to return to. Its architecture,
cleanliness and friendly people make it a very
nice place to visit.
Moving on again to the North, we
overnighted at the nice Pacific Ocean town of
Kaikoura. The following day, we were again in
Milford Sound
Picton for the return ferry trip to Wellington
and the North Island. In Wellington, we had
been invited to the home of friends of one of
our good friends back home: This man was a
former Prime Minister of New Zealand, and
we arrived at his doorstep wearing jeans and
road clothes! Typical of New Zealand people,
this was just fine with he and his wife, and they
hosted us to a memorable evening at their
home and a Wellington restaurant.
Continuing north, we stayed toward the
Western part of the North Island with
overnights in New Plymouth and Te Awamutu
enroute to Auckland, where we spent a couple
of hours touring an underwater marine museum featuring live penguins. We then rode on
north of Auckland to Warkworth, where
Chapter Member Brenton Faithfull and his
family joined us for dinner. He had arrived in
his bus and treated us to a post-dinner tour of
the beach and harbor area, then took some of
the group into Auckland to be part of the
Chinese New Year celebrations.
Local police officer Russell Rawiri and his
wife Diane and fellow Chapter Members Verne
& Debbie O’Dwyer and Wayne & Dale Painter
joined up with us the next morning for these
last couple days of riding. And they showed us
the roads only the locals know as we explored
the Kauri tree forests, beaches and hills of this
part of the country—all of which we can only
describe (again!) as absolutely beautiful.
Our last night on the road was in
Paihia on the East Coast Bay of Islands
and was probably our favorite place of
the whole trip. But there certainly
were a lot of close runners-up!
Leaving Paihia on March 5, we
returned to Auckland for a final dinner
with our new-found friends and on the
following day folks started off for
home. But not us—Chapter Members
Paul & Marguerite Story each took a
day off from work and spent the whole
day showing us Auckland. It was wonderful! That night, we attended with
them a meeting of the Ulysses Club—
the largest motorcycle club in New
Zealand, with over 6,000 members.
The next morning, we left New
Zealand to continue our little odyssey
with a two-week visit to Australia to visit family. But we enjoyed—and will always look back
fondly on—our “Muster Down Under” tour.
Advice for Your “Muster Down Under”
(or Any) NZ Tour
To get down to what you should know
about a trip like this—whether you’re planning
one yourself or going with a tour—here is
some important info.
This specific tour itself was $150 per day
(US dollars) per participant. We rented a
GL1500 from a Chapter Member for another
$150 (US dollars) per day but that arrangement may or may not be available if the tour is
done again. In total, the 21-day tour cost about
$9,500 (US dollars) which was inclusive of all
motels, bike rental, meals, ferry tolls and a few
tourist attractions. It did not, however, include
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airfare or extra days spent sightseeing before
or after the tour. It also did not include any
alcoholic drinks. Gasoline for the trip was an
additional $400 US or so.
Our shortest driving day was about 108
miles, and the longest was 298. If you plan a
tour of your own in New Zealand, don’t plan
to do 300 mile days every day because, if you
do, you’ll be doing nothing but driving. Roads
are two lanes with very few four-laners.There
are almost no freeways, and many of the roads
you would want to ride have a lot of 15-20
mph turns. Heed the posted speed signs on
turns! They are not overly conservative and to
ignore them would be at your own peril!
Though it’s something we don’t like to do
ourselves because it ties us to a schedule,
ALWAYS make motel reservations in advance.
We were amazed at the number of places we
visited where “No Vacancy” signs were all we
saw.And we saw many people trying to hustle
rooms at the last minute with no reservations
and no success either.
When considering a trip like his—either
with the Chapter or on your own—go online
to Google and search for motorcycle rental
firms in New Zealand. There actually are several and, among them, they offer most lines of
bikes. Remember that their quoted rates are
in New Zealand dollars (which are worth
about 74 cents in US dollars, so $100 in New
Zealand currency would currently equal
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$74.23 in US dollars). It is useful to know, also, that prices advertised in New Zealand are inclusive of any tax:There is no sales
tax, and you are also not expected to tip.
Our Personal Advice
If you are ever given the opportunity to take a riding tour of
New Zealand—do it!
We really do recommend the Muster Down Under tour
over planning a tour yourself or going with a commercial tour
group.This is a country filled with genuinely friendly, hospitable
people and the folks planning, hosting and guiding this trip
exemplify those traits. They live in a beautiful country and are
very proud to show it off to others who love riding.
Bryan and Juliana were enthusiastic, flexible hosts and very
astute at dealing with the usual group dynamics, diverse cultures
and personal needs of our group. NZ-A is looking at hosting the
tour again next year or the year after (or perhaps both if there
is sufficient interest).And if you wish to participate by following
the tour in a car rather than on a bike, that’s alright, too.
If you’d like to inquire about a future tour or express preliminary interest in it, please email Ron Meiklen at
[email protected] We enthusiastically recommend this adventure—you will never forget nor regret it.
And if we can answer any questions for you personally, we’d
be happy to do so. Our email address is [email protected] and
our mailing address is 15440 Cedar Brae Road, Leavenworth,
WA 98826.
So, why not take the Kiwi attitude and roll up your sleeves
and have a go at it!
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More New Zealand Travel Tips
H
ere are a few tips for those who have not traveled outside the United
States, or at least not recently.
✔ Prior to departure on a foreign trip like this, always notify your credit card issuer of the countries you will be visiting and the inclusive
dates of travel. Not doing so may cause you to find your credit card
de-activated if your bank notes the change in it’s normal use pattern
and cannot contact you to determine if the use is legitimate.
✔ It is usually good practice to have two active credit cards on long
trips like this and to also have a card to access your home checking
account for cash advances. Cash machines are everywhere these
days and the use of them usually provides you with the best
exchange rate and makes it unnecessary to carry cumbersome traveler checks.
✔ On the New Zealand/Australia trip, we usually paid $2 service
charge for cash advances, but on one we got banged for $20, so
always check the small print at the machine you are using for notices
of additional charges.
✔ Always carry a copy of your passport in a place other than with your
passport itself (just in case you lose the original). A Consular
Services Office at a U.S. Embassy can replace a lost or stolen passport much faster for you if you have a copy of the original.
✔ A listing of your credit card numbers carried in a secure place and
who to contact if they are lost or stolen can also come in very
handy when far from home.
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New Zealand:
God’s Gift to Motorcycling
D a n S a n d e r o v i c h • G W R R A # 2 5 2 0 6 2 • Yo g n e a m , I s r a e l .
It all began while reading a short article in October, 2006 Wing World. I knew almost nothing
about New Zealand; didn’t know what “Muster” is; and wasn’t familiar with the term “Down Under.”
H
owever, the idea of participating in 21 days
riding with local Gold Wingers through
beautiful country made me immediately
send an email to Muster Down Under (MDU)
Coordinator Ron Meiklen.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Dan
Sanderovich. I am 53 years old and have been
married to my wife Rachel for the last 30 years
(a union that has yielded five beautiful children).We all live in Israel, where I am currently the only GWRRA Member [for the time
being anyway]. I proudly own a 2002 pearl yellow GL1800.
But getting back to the trip…Ron was very
patient with my and Rachel’s questions. He
explained to me that “Muster” is what they call
the gathering of the sheep for fleecing [they
have a few of these animals there], and that
“Down Under” is the name that the locals
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gave to their country for being south of the
equator.
But the strange name didn’t prevent me
from registration, even though it looked a little
bizarre to fly all the way to New Zealand just
to supposedly be fleeced under a sheep.
We arrived to Auckland after 24 hours of
flights! But it was very exiting to meet our new
friends and start the long ride together. The
first wonderful experience with a local
Member of GWRRA NZ, Chapter A, was with
Trevor Birchall.
On February 11, Sunday morning, there
was a charity ride of 2,000 motorcycle members of the Ulysses Motorcycle Club across
Auckland. Trevor informed the members of
MDU about this event in advance, came to our
hotel to lead us to the start point, and did not
leave us until he had brought us safely back to
the hotel. For us, being Israeli, we do not have
many opportunities to ride with so many
other bikers, so riding with more than a couple hundreds of bikes was a great experience.
We already had our hired Gold Wing [a
GL1800] and enjoyed every moment. This
event was also a good opportunity to meet
some of the GWRRA Members, to see their
Gold Wings, and to realize that we were surrounded by unique and charming people who
called themselves “Kiwi riders.”
New Zealand is a unique land, sitting in isolation on the edge of the Southwest Pacific.To
the south is Antarctica, and the Pacific Ocean
stretches east over 5,000 miles to the South
American coast.To the north lies the tiny and
scattered Pacific Islands and, nearly 1,250 miles
to the west, lies Australia. Comparatively
speaking, New Zealand is similar in size to
Great Britain or the American state of
Colorado.
Two main islands are the North and the
South. The total population is about four milWing World
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lion. New Zealand is a compact country,
approximately 1,000 miles long, where the
scenery changes regularly. Riding there often
involves technical riding with lots of corners
and changes in elevation. No inland point is
more than 75 miles from the sea. Over 9,000
miles of coastline surround the land, varying
from long, easily accessible sandy beaches to
spectacular fjords.
The Muster Down Under 2007 tour began
on February 12, a Monday morning.The leader
was Bryan Scott, the former Chapter Director,
on his new, blue GL1800.
His wife Juliana, was “end tail Charlie” driving the family car.The foreign members of the
trip were: Ted & Lynn Polack from Florida,
George & Jimi Wilson from Leavenworth,
Washington, Eli Azar from Israel, Rachel and me.
From the first day until the last, without
exemptions, everything was organized perfectly—motels, course selection, ferries, time
table, attractions, the car for extra luggage,
even the weather—was very pleasant. I believe
this organization was done mainly by Ron
Meiklen, who created the GWRRA NZ
Chapter a few years ago. (And this is also the
time to mention that the MDU is organized by
NZ-A Chapter’s Members’ volunteering. And
the fact that they were volunteering did not in
any way influence the level of their dedication
to the project, except possibly to make it better.)
During the next 21 days, we experienced a
wonderful time which we will never forget.We
rode through the twisty roads of Coromandel
to Whitianga and along the east cost of North
Island to the Thermal Wonderland of Rotorua,
where we saw geysers, boiling mud and interesting traditional Maori ceremonies. We
reached the east coast city, Gisborne, where
(as George & Jimi previously just mentioned in
their article) you can be the first one on the
globe to see a new day’s sunrise. But, unfortunately, even though we were diligent enough to
wake up early enough in the morning to sit on
the beach waiting for the sunrise, we realized
to our embarrassment that we had been looking in the wrong direction!
From Gisborne to Taupo, the leader was
John De Lautour on his beautiful red trike.
John is a very energetic and impressive 78year-old Kiwi rider. We enjoyed the scenery
around New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake
Taupo; climbed the ski site on Mount Ruapehu;
and managed to reach the capital city of
Wellington, despite a strong side wind, just in
time for a good supper at John’s Members
Club.
In Wellington, we were lucky to participate
in the Autumn Muster of GWRRA’s NZ
Chapter and to meet more Kiwi riders who
had left their home in the middle of the night
and rode all night to meet us. I had the opportunity to buy some presents for my dear Wing
back home at Chris Quinn’s “lolly shop,” since
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Chris is the importer of Wing stuff for Kiwi
Wingers.
A special bus was hired to take us around
the capital and we spent a great time with the
Muster’s participators. We didn’t leave
Wellington before we had a very pleasant barbeque supper at Ron & Sue Meiklen’s house.
Later, crossing to the South Island by ferry
was a beautiful three-hour cruise and, afterwards, we rode south along the west coast of
the South Island to Greymouth, where we visited the historic gold mine “Shantytown.”
Farther south, we passed Franz Josef Glacier
and took a spectacular helicopter flight to the
top of Fox Glacier and enjoyed the view of
Mount Cook. From the glaciers and up the
River Waiatoto, we had a wonderful time on a
jetboat safari. Then, led by another Kiwi and
GWRRA Member, Jim Faulks, a brave retired
helicopter pilot, we headed toward
Queenstown.
During our day at Queenstown, Rachel & I
traveled around to see the crazy people doing
bungee jumping from a bridge, tested wine and
cheese at several local wineries, visited a wood
gallery, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of
plenty of rivers and pastoral lakes.
Let me say that Bryan & Juliana Scott are a
couple of angels. They both did everything to
give us the best tour—and all in a very gentle,
professional, and intelligent way.We will never
forget them.
We left Queenstown and, on the way to Te
Anau, we took a short ride on an historic
steam train. And one of the highlights of our
trip was the road from Te Anau to Milford
Sound.The road is twisted and climbs through
snow-covered peaks until it enters the onelane, long Homer Tunnel, which then opens up
to an amazingly beautiful and surprising view
of the Milford fjords. We wound up taking a
cruise through the fjords and were astonished
by the beauty of the nature, with its clear sea
water, high green mountains, giant waterfalls,
dolphins, sears, and more.
Almost every day, one or more local
GWRRA Members joined the caravan with
their sense of humor and their beautiful, wellcared-for bikes. The most southern point we
reached was the city of Gore and, after 12 days
of riding in the direction of Antarctica, we
turned our handlebars to the north.
The beautiful road toward Marmara is not
very clear in my mind because of the endlessly
twisty roads. Israelis do not have access to
organized GWRRA Rider Education courses,
and Steve Rich, the Chapter Director, definitely knew how to use a Gold Wing. It was like an
“on-the-road rider education session” for the
three Israeli visitors. I will never forget that
ride, and I’m grateful for the tips Steve gave us.
Lake Tekapo was a magic place and Mount
Cook was covered by clouds, but the best
place to visit that day was the farm of GWRRA
Members Stan & Eunice Weir, who live in a
spectacular location near Ashburton.We had a
great time sitting in their beautiful garden and
having a delicious lunch.Afterward, we visited a
nut farm, where we were educated on how to
grow a particular nut’s tree and how many
kinds of products can be made out of the nuts.
The next day, we rode to Christcurch, spent
some time at its center, and visited Bryan &
Juliana’s house for lunch. Before arriving in
Kaikoura, we managed, at the last moment, to
reach a lavender farm before it closed for the
day. The farm had a very nice lavender garden
and essential oils of local distillation apparatus.
Kaikoura is on the East Coast. It should be
noted that the Pacific Ocean can change the
weather very fast:While sitting near my motel
room at night smoking my daily cigar and
enjoying the strange stars in the clear sky, suddenly, almost within a blink of an eye, a very
strong wind from the ocean started, and forced
me to run inside. I even worried if it would not
turn over my parked bike!
The time soon came to cross back to the
North Island by the ferry, but not before we
visited Marlborough Vineyard and stuffed ourselves with excellent chocolate at Juliana’s
favorite confectionery factory. An interesting
side note is that The Southward Museum Trust
at Paraparaumu has on display a selection of
about 250 vehicles—in addition to vintage and
veteran cars—dating from 1895, and the collection includes motorcycles.
At New Plymouth, we had some rain [a
very rare phenomena during MDU 2007], so
we couldn’t see Mount Egmont. But on the
extremely twisty road toward Te Awamutu, we
visited the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Then,
after 18 days on the road, we again had to
negotiate our way through Auckland (but we
did make a stop at Kelly Talton’s Underwater
World, which also features some real live penguins).
Russell Rawiri—commander of a New
Zealand police station in Hikurangi and a
GWRRA Member who proudly rides an amazing GL1500—led our group from Warkworth
to Paihia via Waipoua Forest. If and when you
visit the country, don’t miss this amazing, twisted road through Waipoua Forest—not only for
the riding experience, but also for the supergiant, 2,000-year-old Kauri trees.
And my final example of the local GWRRA
Members’ hospitality and kindness was when
Brenton Faithfull, who joined us for dinner at
Warkworth, took our entire group in his bus
for an evening tour and later hosted me and
Rachel for a night visit to Auckland.And for our
last day, Wayne & Dale Painter led us to the
start point in Papakura, where we had a celebratory dinner.
After a total MDU ride of about 4,000
miles, we were glad we had made the trip.And
our conclusion is this: New Zealand is God’s
gift to motorcycling, and Muster Down Under
is the best way to enjoy this gift.
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In these sessions, Jim Graybeal focuses on the more specialized skills encountered in the GWRRA Top Gun competition exercises.
While these exercises present situations that require skills a rider would use rarely in everyday riding, by practicing the elements
that make them possible—use of the friction zone, looking where you want to go, keeping your eyes up, measured use of throttle, etc.—
you reinforce the skills you use daily.
The GWRRA Top Gun Manual (© 1995) can be found at www.gwrra.org. Use the pull-down menu on the left side of the Home
Page. Select “National Divisions.” Then select “Rider Education.” From this page, select “References.” Scroll down to “Top Gun.”
The GWRRA Top Gun Manual is downloadable as an Adobe file.
Exercise 9: The Snake in The GWRRA Top Gun Manual
he objective of this exercise is to test
your ability to execute two, closely
spaced sharp turns—one to the right,
one to the left..The range setup for this exercise is a backwards “S” curve composed of
one 180-degree tight circle to the right immediately followed by another 180-degree tight
circle to the left. The radii of the circles and
the lane widths of The Snake depend on the
skill level of the riders. For novices, the lane
width is five feet, with an inner radius of seven
feet and an outer radius of 12 feet. For experienced riders, the lane width is four-and-ahalf feet with an inner radius of six feet and an
outer radius of 10-and-a-half feet. For
experts, the lane width is just four feet with
an inner radius of five feet and an outer
radius of nine feet. (See diagrams.)
To correctly perform the exercise,
ride your motorcycle through the S
turn staying inside the boundary lines.
(Easier said than done!)
When competing in Top Gun, points
are deducted for putting a foot down,
having a tire cross a boundary line, having both tires cross a boundary line (a
greater deduction), or dropping the bike.
“The key to successfully negotiating The
Snake is path of travel,” says Jim, “because
you’re linking a right and left turn—or executing half of a very tight figure eight.”
According to Jim, when initiating the exercise, your front tire needs to be a close to the
left side of the start line as possible. He recommends you hug the left borderline until
just halfway past the first arc.Then allow your
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motorcycle to drop sharply to the right borderline, thereby decreasing the radius of the
curvature of the arc of the left turn. By getting
out as far as you can to the outside of the left
turn, you are set up sooner for it, and that
makes it easier to turn.
“A lot of people have a bad habit of starting in the middle of the lane and are not
able to make that turn without the rear
wheel crossing the lines. The object is
to make a clean run through The Snake
without the front or rear tire crossing
the lines,” says Jim.
Because this is a slow-speed exercise, its closest application to realworld riding is obstacle avoidance—
dodging potholes or debris in a parking lot. Having the ability to make the
transition from one direction to the
other.
There’s a lot of trust involved in this
maneuver. Once you’ve lined yourself up as
close to the left borderline as possible, when
you initiate your right turn with a deliberate
head snap, you will have barely stabilized the
bike vertical again when you must reverse the
head snap to the left and trust the bike to go
where you’re looking. The rider must force
himself to keep the front tire to the outside
past halfway on the first arc.Then, as soon as
the front tire transitions to making the first
turn, he must force himself to stay out against
the opposite outside border until the right
moment to initiate the left turn. “The biggest
fault of all riders,” says Jim, “is lane fixation—
they want to look at the line. As soon as the
rider starts to make the left turn, the best
thing he can do is look out, up and to the left.
Head up, head turn, then look where you want
to go!”
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Jim prepares to enter The Snake. He positions his
front tire close to the left border of the course.
Jim hugs the left border of the course even as he
turns his front wheel to dive for the first turn.
Even as his bike is fully leaned to the right in the
first turn, Jim’s eyes are trained on the entrance
point for the second turn.
Jim has quickly reversed the lean of the bike
under him and his eyes are now trained on the
exit point of the second turn.
Jim says, through repeated practice, you’ll
acquire a feel for the rhythm of the transition.
After that, the best thing you can do is be sure
your head is up, your eyes on the horizon,
with your nose pointing at where you want
the bike to go next.
Jim’s Tips for Experts:
1. Execute a deliberate head snap, pointing
your nose where you want to go.
2. Use peripheral vision to “sense” where
the lines are.
3. Use the friction zone to keep power
constant.
4. Allow the motorcycle to lean.
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In order to keep both wheels inside the course,
Jim looks beyond the exit point to an imagined
new point further on the circle he’s inscribing as
his bike exits the course.
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B y S t u O l t m a n , S e n i o r Te c h n i c a l E d i t o r
Reprinted from TRIKES! Magazine, July/August 2 0 0 7
Wing World continues to receive letters from Co-Riders, and even from non-riders, inquiring about
riding options—alternatives that would allow a person to ride with the “pack” without necessarily needing to master the art of piloting a true, two-wheeled motorcycle.A few years ago, Editor Nick Hoppner
and I tested and evaluated two maxi-scooters that we felt filled the bill.
ut in May, Managing
Editor Sharon Stanley
and I had the opportunity to test ride what I feel is
a safer alternative for the
non-rider or occasional rider,
or for those who simply have
no interest in a vehicle that
must be controlled using
body English and held vertical
with the legs while stopped.
Yes, one could purchase a
trike. But those generally cost
more than a brand new
Mazda Miata convertible, and
most are heavy and sluggish
compared to the motorcycle
from which they derived. A
trike’s motorcycle front suspension and wheel mated to
an automobile-style rear suspension and tires naturally
results in handling challenges, and I’ve yet to
test a motorcycle-derived trike with brakes I
considered adequate.
Enter the Spyder from Can-Am—a division of Bombardier Recreational Products
(BRP). Many of you will immediately recognize
that company as the parent of Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Sea-Doo personal watercraft, and
some may remember the Can-Am dirt bikes
from years past. BRP also produces ATVs and
quads under the BRP banner. In resurrecting
the Can-Am name, BRP had no intention of
competing in the street motorcycle business;
that pie has already been sliced into so many
pieces that the available business in a single
niche for a new bike brand might not justify
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for air circulation it resembled
an eight-legged spider.This term
was subsequently applied to
automobiles. Alternatively, a
native Italian who has had no
English influence in the pronunciation would pronounce “spyder” or “spider” as speeder.Thus
a car labeled by an Italian car
manufacturer as “Spyder” or
“Spider” is intended to be simply
a “speeder” or a sports car. [1]
If a Spyder was intended
to be a smaller, sportier version of a car, then as applied
to three-wheeled vehicles it
must certainly indicate a
smaller and sportier version
of a trike—but that’s not
exactly the whole story. BRP
(Courtesy of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.)
claims the Spyder is a blend of
sports car and motorcycle
the effort or expense. So as they did with the and a vehicle that makes one an “instant
introduction of Sea-Doo, a sit-down water- expert.” While that may be overstating the
craft that didn’t require mastering the art of case, our test ride proved their point.
“surfing under power,” BRP has opened up a
Unlike what we currently think of as trikes,
new paradigm for folks who might otherwise the Can-Am Spyder is engineered from the
never experience the thrill of piloting a small, ground up and from front to rear as a single,
powerful, open vehicle on the road.
integrated vehicle with all parts designed to
Exactly what is a Spyder?
work together. For example, all three tires are
As with other automotive terms, the term proprietary flat-tread designs, as one would
derives from horse-drawn carriages. A “spider” expect to see on a vehicle that doesn’t lean
was a lighter version of a phaeton, having nar- when it turns. (Note:These are not car tires.)
rower, spindly wheels and two-seat accommoda- They’re special flat-tread motorcycle tires
tion.The name implied an extremely rudimentary with directional mounting, inflated 13 to 17
top mechanism originating from a small two-seat psi. Can-Am reps at the demo expected these
horse-cart with a folding sunshade made of four tires to last in excess of 50,000 miles. The
bows; with its black cloth top and exposed sides front suspension is a double A-arm design
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The Can-Am Spyder roadster in action.
with 5.67 inches of travel, while the rear suspender is a monoshock with adjustable cam,
mounted in the middle of a swing arm.To help
with the steering duties, the machine is
equipped with what Can-Am refers to as
Dynamic Power Steering (DPS).
The drive train consists of a 990cc liquid
cooled, fuel injected, dry-sump Rotax V-twin
pumping out 106 horsepower and 77 foot
pounds of torque.The dry-sump design makes
the engine compact and ideal for keeping the
vehicle’s center of gravity low. I know this
engine well, for it’s the same basic engine in
my Aprilia Caponord adventure-touring bike –
an engine that has proven itself reliable and
trouble-free.Aside from producing engines for
various motorcycle brands such as Aprilia and
BMW, the Austrian firm Rotax (owned by
BRP) also produces well-respected engines
for light and ultra-light aircraft – engines that
had better be reliable. Coupled to this engine is
a choice of either a sequential 5-speed manual gearbox with a true reverse gear, or a
sequential electronic 5-speed transmission –
also with reverse. Power is delivered to the
rear wheel via toothed belt.Top speed is governed to 110 mph, though we were told the
Spyder would have been capable of 130 otherwise.
Braking is handled by a fully integrated,
three-wheel ABS system with traction and
stability control. Using a foot pedal that’s
located where one would expect to find the
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rear brake pedal on a motorcycle activates
the entire system. This braking system, aside
from being remarkably powerful, is part of a
series of systems designed to make the
Spyder almost impossible to get out of control. Five computers monitor wheel speed,
yaw, and other factors, and modulate engine
power and braking automatically, if needed, to
prevent wheel lift during extremely hard cornering. Once one learns to trust this system,
the feeling of security in very tight turns
would turn trike owners green with envy. To
hold the vehicle still when parked, a foot pedal
on the left side is used to operate a parking
brake similar to what’s found in many cars.
Instrumentation consists of a dual analog
and LCD unit with speedometer, tachometer,
two trip meters, coolant temperature, ambient air temperature, and gear position indicator. While the instrumentation is neat and
complete, the experience is marred somewhat by a message that scrolls across the
LCD screen, in ticker tape fashion, warning
the user to consult the owner’s manual before
operating the vehicle. A button on the front
side of the left switch cluster must be pressed
to acknowledge having read the message
before the screen will clear. Frankly, I’m
amazed the message doesn’t include warnings
to respect nature, always wear a helmet, etc.
Hopefully, the production models would have
a decal on the bodywork rather than this
annoying, Big Brother-like scrolling message,
but don’t bet on it. Our litigious society forces
manufacturers to take these actions for selfpreservation.
Speaking of bodywork, the entire vehicle at
first reminds one of a snowmobile on wheels.
It may seem a bit odd, but it grows on you
quickly. Most of the body panels remove easily for service access in a manner not unlike a
fully faired touring motorcycle. Fit and finish
was superb on these pre-production units.
The Experience
After signing in and having our pictures
taken, the Can-Am rep in attendance
explained the Spyder’s features and demonstrated all of the control functions. We were
then sent out on a parking lot course to practice, and that was a good thing. The brakes
take some getting used to, because as stated
earlier, they’re extremely powerful. It didn’t
take long to discover that gentle pressure was
all that was necessary to stop quickly from
less than 25 mph. We were warned about
watching front end clearance (it’s wider than a
motorcycle). Nevertheless, when attempting
to slalom through the MSF-style cone course,
I knocked a few cones over as I attempted to
negotiate the course as fast as I could. Two
trips around the circuit were enough to drive
home the point. After around ten minutes, I
may not have been “an instant expert,” but I
was competent enough to get out on the
road.
The Spyder’s engine redline is 9,500 rpm.
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The Spyder has ample
trunk space in the
front of the roadster.
The Spyder’s body panels
remove easily for servicing its
engine, oil tank and radiator.
In the
foreground,
one can see
the ball joint,
suspension
arm, and shock
absorber that
help make the
Spyder so
unique.
Media representatives
from the Phoenix area
line up to take a test spin
on the new machine.
And unlike some other engines, this one isn’t
happy being short-shifted. It’ll pull hard from
idle in first gear, but don’t expect to shift up
into 5th at 40 mph and be able to leave it
there until coming to a stop. As with any
motorcycle (or stick shift car, for that matter),
the gearbox should be used to keep the
engine rpm appropriate for the road speed if
one expects snappy acceleration. I mention
this, because downshifting for reasons other
than stopping seems to be an alien concept to
many riders.
All of our pre-production units were
equipped with manual transmission. Normal
starts are as one might expect – a bit of gas,
let the clutch out smoothly, and you’re off and
running. But for a bit of excitement, tach it up
to 5 grand, dump the clutch as you screw the
throttle wide open, and this baby’ll do burnouts with the best of them. Two off-duty
policemen demonstrated this technique to
the horror of Can-Am employees. For
respectable acceleration, take the revs up to 4
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Managing Editor Sharon Stanley says she liked the
Spyder because it “still felt like I was riding a twowheeler, yet I could relax like I was sitting on a trike.”
grand before upshifting. For really brisk acceleration, keep it screwed on up to 6 or 7 thousand rpm before upshifting. No need to worry
about overstressing the engine at that point—
it isn’t even breathing hard.
Out on the road, I found the Spyder’s suspension absorbed bumps, dips, and road irregularities better than most any motorcycle.The
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Current options include a different seat, a
rear rack and backrest, louder exhaust, and
premium wheels. Hopefully, panniers and top
box aren’t far off for those considering long
distance touring.
Once again, the Spyder isn’t a motorcycle.
And it definitely isn’t a trike. The Can-Am
Spyder is a whole new way to get your wind
in the face and bugs in the teeth with far less
risk or drama and virtually no learning curve.
For more information, visit Can-Am.BRP.com.
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[1] “Spyder.”Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
A parking brake, activated by a pedal on the
opposite side of the Spyder, is connected by
the black lever at right and is similar to what’s
found on many cars.
Technical Advisor Stu Oltman chats with Tim
Logsdon, Brand Manager of RideNow Powersports,
which sponsored a BRP/Can-Am Spyder Roadster
Demo tour in Tucson and Scottsdale.
ride was pleasantly smooth.As it is when riding in a car, your body tends to be forced
toward the outside of sharp turns by centrifugal force. But unlike when in a car, shifting
your body weight towards the inside of the
turn eliminates this feeling almost entirely.
Again, a short bit of practice was all it took to
become comfortable. And with the seat and
ergonomics reminiscent of a modern sporttouring liter bike, shifting body weight was
effortless.
Is the Spyder for me?
Who are you? Are you an accomplished
motorcyclist? If you enjoy (and are proficient
with) leaning, countersteering, and carving
through corners, then the Spyder may not be
your cup of tea. However, if you’re a Co-Rider
considering riding your own machine, or perhaps you don’t ride at all but have been thinking of giving it a try, the Spyder offers plenty
of performance with most of the motorcycling experience except leaning or fear of
falling over either at a stoplight or at speed .
That last item is one that absolutely petrifies
many new riders, some to the point that they
give up riding altogether – which is a good
thing in that case, because failure to lean
often means failure to turn sharply enough to
stay in lane or even remain on the road. The
Spyder has fantastic brakes, a comfortable
seat, a great ride, and a 44-liter storage compartment under “the bonnet” to hold your
helmet and riding gear. It doesn’t take long to
become quite proficient with the Spyder, even
if you’ve never ridden a motorcycle.
Suggested retail price for the Can-Am
Spyder with manual transmission is $14,999.
The optional electronic shift adds $1,500.
Considering the standard equipment on this
vehicle (oops, I almost called it a motorcycle),
the performance offered, and the high build
quality, I feel the machine is a great value.
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B y N i c k H o p p n e r • P h o t o s b y Ke i t h We g e n e r
Sometimes the best snapshots are the ones we’ve saved not on a digital camera’s memory card but in our own
memory. Looking back on what was for me a very successful Region F and Utah District Rally, I find the images
are still crystal clear and tinged with recollections of sounds, smells, flavors and emotions simple photos often lack.
or most of us in GWRRA, a “total” rally
experience involves the rides to and
from the rally location, the riding we do
while at the rally, and the friendship and
knowledge we bask in while there. And so it
was for our group this past May when we
absorbed the Region F and Utah District Rally
in Cedar City, Utah.
Wing World’s Managing Editor Sharon
Stanley was my Co-Rider (my wife Ginny had
other obligations to attend to), and we rode
the nine-hour journey in the lead bike position.Tucked familiarly “in my right back pocket” was the Number Two bike ridden by
GWRRA Co-Founder Shirley StephensGarcia. In third position was the bright yellow
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GL1800 and matching Bushtec trailer of Ray &
Sandi Garris (with long-haired Chihuahua
“Mufasa” happily ensconced in his box on the
back), and Shirley’s “bodyguard” Benny Garcia
riding cleanup on his GL1800/Motor Trike.We
departed Phoenix on a cool spring morning
and found ourselves adding layers of clothing
as our altitude increased. Ascending through
several of the various climatic zones in
Arizona, we passed from Sonoran Desert’s
Saguaro cacti to Alpine meadowlands as we
threaded our way through Flagstaff’s treestudded heights. Then it was out across the
parched Big Reservation—all red and gray
rock and sand.
Turning westward, we sped past the
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Vermillion Cliffs, up and over the Kaibab
Plateau, and through the red sandstone monoliths of Kanab. We stopped for lunch at
Grandma Tina’s in Kanab. (Great soup, passable salad bar, outrageous desserts!)
Then it was northward up the East Fork of
the Virgin River to Utah 14, happily twisting
westward past snow in the woods of the
Dixie National Forest near Cedar Breaks and
down into town and directly to our hotel in
Cedar City.
As she climbed off the bike at our destination, Sharon remarked how amazingly comfortable the trip had been on the Wing—even
easier than covering 460 miles by automobile.
Immediately we were met by many
GWRRA friends. Therein lies the bottom-line
reason for attending any good rally—the
opportunity to renew ties with our Gold
Wing friends. And so the fun continued.
On Friday morning we strolled over to
Southern Utah University for Opening
Ceremonies. Region F Directors Bill & Jan
Agnew and Utah District Director Bruce &
Virginia Hauser greeted us all, explained a few
changes in the program, and turned us all
loose for some more fun. Many of the more
than 450 who attended were already back on
the motorcycles, headed out to visit the nearby National Parks: Bryce, Zion and Capital
Reef.
The vendor show was set up right across
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the street from one of the host hotels in a
grassy, tree-shaded city park. We took our
turn with Ed Price and Jennifer Jordan in the
GWRRA booth selling Thirtieth Anniversary
pins and shirts, then browsed the vendor
tables looking for souvenirs.
That afternoon, I took advantage of a lastminute opening in the Experienced Rider
Course, refreshing my Level IV credentials
while frustrating myself with my nemesis—
the Figure 8 exercise.
Snapshot: Multicolored GL1500s and
GL1800s are lined up beside an open macadam
parking lot.Whining big-rig traffic whizzing by on
nearby I-15. Hot afternoon Utah sunshine turning
the tar snakes soft and slippery. A mother raven
feeds her squalling brood high above us. My riding gloves are sweat-soaked and the good fatigue
of a long afternoon of skill-sharpening seeps
across my shoulders.
On Friday night we attended the Regional
Couple of the Year selection. Congratulations
to Bobby Lee & Marion Lawrence of New
Mexico, who now have a year of riding and
rallying ahead of them before heading to
Wing Ding 30 in 2008!
Some of us were coerced into “performing” in the Talent Show, then the 50/50 winners fattened their wallets and we all headed
back to our rooms for some sleep.
Our Saturday morning commitment was a
“Koffee Klatch” conducted by Shirley &
Benny, Sharon and myself representing the
GWRRA Home Office staff. We listened to
some good suggestions, explained some
aspects of magazine production and provided
everyone a good opportunity to communicate.
After the Masters’ Luncheon arranged and
conducted by Region F Educators Tom & Barb
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Jeffries, some of us polished up our Wings
and headed to the staging area for the Grand
Parade. Although the ride itself was short, it
was fun to see how many of the townspeople
waved to us as we rode down Main Street.
Snapshot: After the parade, in the parking lot
of the host hotel, I am surrounded by a herd of
mooing Gold Wings from Chapter CA1-M
(Riverside/San Bernardino)—the self-styled “Moo
People.” Their bikes are equipped with recorded
“bovine melodies” and they dress in “Holstein
camouflage.” Chapter Directors Del & Joanne
Britton lead the herd, and are unabashed about
keeping at a maximum the fun factor of Chapter
life. Colors, costumes, sounds—thankfully no
odors, but they may be working on eau de
manure!
That evening, I was invited to accompany
a group of folks from Chapter CA1-R
(Orange County) for a brisk ride up Utah 14
and dinner at Milt’s Steakhouse. Chapter
Director Ray Martin and Couple of the Year
Mike & Lori Whitaker were our hosts, and it
was like old-home week as we shared good
food and tall tales about our riding prowess.
After a safe return to the hotel, a few of us
gathered by the swimming pool for an
umbrella-equipped drink and a lot more
laughter.
Early Sunday morning our group mustered outside the hotel and readied ourselves
for the ride back home.We regretted departing before the end of the event, but some of
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Memorial Day. It was a brisk and curvy ride
toward Cedar Breaks, with the sunlit pavement often cast in shadows by the pines. Sure
enough, we passed a pair of deer close by the
roadside, then encountered another standing
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hydroelectric plant located here supplies
most of the residents of the Big Reservation,
and the water supply serves the needs of several parched Southwestern states and parts
of Mexico.
From the dam-dependent town of Page,
Arizona, we slipped through a notch in the
Vermillion Cliffs and plunged to the desert
floor. From the backseat, Sharon said this was
the most amazing vista she’d encountered on
a trip of many great views. On this clear day,
one could see for 100 miles.
We stopped for lunch at the Cameron
Trading Post. Here we introduced Sharon to a
Southwestern treat—the much-talked-about
Navajo Taco—a huge pile of lettuce, tomato,
cheese, meat and pinto beans heaped on a
hubcap-sized base of Indian Fry Bread.
Snapshot: Six happy, wind-blown Wingers at a
round table. Tall glasses of iced tea and soft
Wing World
District Couples of the Year from Region F
await the announcement of who won. The
Lawrences (seated center) succeed the
Novitts (standing) as Region F COYs.
Tour Toons
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drinks. Forks busy, mouths full, lots of laughter,
lovely Native American staff bringing freshly deepfried sopapillas and honey for desert. Just beyond
the windowpane, a hummingbird hovers, then
darts away.
The rest of the journey was increasingly
hot, and city-bound traffic was building around
us.We rode with care as the sun sank lower in
the sky. Soon we bid our good-byes over the
CB radios and headed our separate ways.
Benny & Shirley became just little white helmets—specks of white in a maze of swirling
traffic—headed for the barn. So end many of
our rally rides together.
There’s always a bit of melancholy as these
rides end. But there are always the snapshot
memories to savor in the days ahead. Mental
snapshots and the anticipation of our ride to
Wing Ding just a month away.
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Relay on
Route 66
In September of last year, Rodger
Fox (GWRRA #236472) of Springfield,
Illinois, began a journey from Chicago to
Santa Monica, California, along Route 66
to benefit he & his wife Sue’s favorite
charitable cause, supporting the
American Cancer Society.
oth 20-plus-year cancer survivors
themselves, Rodger and Sue know the
value of the Society’s work and have
supported its “Relay for Life” for years, mainly
by sponsoring an annual Prime Rib Banquet on
the Sunday before Valentine’s Day, for the last
four.
But by 2006, Rodger had envisioned another way to possibly increase the yearly contribution to their cause—he would gather sponsors to contribute toward a ride along Route
66 and then open the event to anyone willing
to contribute ride time, money, and/or prayers
and other support. In fact, some Members of
his home Chapter IL-T were the first to volunteer to ride a portion of the trip with him.
Rodger dubbed the trek “Ride for the
Relay” and began in earnest to acquire sponsors in hopes of raising $6,600—in honor of
Route 66—for the ride portion of the 2006
contribution goal. And though the ride only
accomplished a little over half of its goal,
between the ride and other annual fundraisers
the Foxes and their team of volunteers performed, the goal was actually exceeded. On
June 29, the team presented over $8,000 to
the Relay for Life. Always the optimist, this
year Rodger has set the Route 66 portion of
their goal at $10,000.
Due to the ride’s success and the many
firm relationships Rodger made along the way,
he has decided to make another “Ride for the
Relay” trek along Route 66 this year. Rodger
encourages fellow GWRRA Members and
other motorcyclists to join him as “ride sponsors” for all, or even just a few hours, of the
ride (just $33, regardless how far you ride).
The Route 66 portion of the ride (since
Rodger had to later ride back to Illinois) started on September 9 and took nine days. His
entire round-trip ride covered approximately
5,600 miles. Rodger encourages anyone interested in the event to check out his website
www.ridefortherelay.com for memories from
Ride for the Relay 2006, a detailed route map
of this year’s ride, to find out where to meet
up with him and others along the way, and to
submit donations.
Look for a more in-depth article on this
event in next month’s issue.
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What’s Fun and
Family and Wing Ding
All Over?
Wing Ding in
Europe, of course!
GWRRA invites you to the first-ever Wing Ding Europe
—in Sakskøbing, Denmark (near Copenhagen)—this year!
S
imilar to our yearly Wing Ding here in
the U.S. each July—just on a smaller
scale and one month later—it will include
such Wing Ding highlights as a Vendor
Trade Show, Light Parade, Grand Parade,
and Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Saturday and Sunday’s festivities will
include one of Denmark’s hottest country
bands, Desert Track, playing lively dance
music.
The weekend event will run from
August 2 to August 5, 2007, with most delegates officially arriving at Sakskøbing
Sportcenter for dinner and an overnight
stay—at either Sakskøbing Danhostel or on
the camping grounds—on Friday. And a
variety of accommodation plans will be
offered, including one that includes your
meals!
So if you’ve ever dreamed of going to
Europe, why not make it a GWRRA Family
affair?
But hurry, don’t miss out on the early
Member registration option!
For more information, to make reservations, and to learn how to ship your bike
abroad, call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 5812500 (Phoenix) or visit www.wing-ding.eu.
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Why Would I Do
This—Again in 2007?
By Rodger Fox • GWRRA #236472 • Springfield, Illinois
(This year, we will be leaving Chicago, Illinois, on September 1, 2007 at 9 a.m.)
o ride Route 66 from Chicago to Santa
Monica is, in itself, a wonderful experience. So when I started the trip last
year, I really thought it was all about Route 66
and the sites and the glitz and glitter of the
attractions along the way.
I was so wrong.
From a friendly security guard at the Navy
Pier in Chicago to the lady on a street corner
in Joliet, Indiana. From thirty Chicago policeman gathering in Springfield, Illinois, for a
September 11th tribute to a group of fifteen
bikers from Finland, two couples from France,
the motel owners along the way, and the couple (Norm & Alice) who rode with me all the
way to Victorville, California, I can’t begin to
tell you about all the people along the way.
Even the little lady in Oatman, Arizona, who
asked me if she could buy one of my “Ride for
the Relay” pins, though I hadn’t bought a single
thing in her shop.
From Jim Conkle, who started the Route
66 Federation, to race car driver Bobby Unser,
who always helps me with any fundraisers I do,
I am telling you I could go on and on. Because
this is all about the people—the loving, caring
and sharing people. The people who want to
make a difference. The people who are willing
to help find a cure.
When you travel Old Route 66, yes you do
get your kicks, but you also get much, much
more. Not only do you travel through eight different states with, and meeting, the most loving, caring people, but you also get to travel in
a very special “state”—the State of Mind!
This year we are setting our Route 66 goal
at $10,000. Please help find a CURE and be a
sponsor.
How to Get Involved:
You can be involved in many different ways.
Below is a list of the different types of sponsorships available. 100% of all donations will
go to charity; I pay 100% of all my
expenses.
Corporate Sponsor: Receive a full-page
ad and a link to your website from the Ride for
the Relay website. Receive special mention at
all functions when possible.Also receive a special picture CD of the trip and a big thank-you
for helping find the “CURE”. (Donate $660
dollars before or after the trip.)
Gold Sponsor: Be listed on my website
and join a list of very special supporters who
will make the “CURE” possible. (Donate $66
in advance of the trip and another $66 after I
finish the trip.)
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Silver Sponsor: Be listed on my website
and join a list of very special supporters who
will make the “CURE” possible. (Donate $66
in advance of the trip.)
Ride Sponsor: Be listed on a special page
on the website with everyone else who joins
us. Be part of a group of supporters/
friends/relatives and people wanting to find a
“CURE” who will be riding/walking/
driving/running along with me on the Ride for
the Relay. You can go with me the whole trip
or even just 10 feet of it; it doesn’t make a difference.We want you to be there and support
us. (Donate $33 before you join the ride.)
Can’t be a sponsor?: That’s okay, too, but
please give us a prayer and your best wishes.
(Donate whatever amount you can either
before, during, or after the ride.)
Donations can be sent to: Rodger L. Fox,
806 Hardin Ave., Jacksonville, IL 62650.
(Make all checks payable to American Cancer
Society or Relay for Life Jacksonville, IL.) ●
As Rodger discovered, his ride was more about
people than sites. Here, Route 66 locals Angel
and Juan relax along the roadway in Arizona.
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(Photo by Bill Leverton. Courtesy of National Scenic Byways; www.byways.org)
Words from Rodger:
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Send to Wing World Editorial Department, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, Arizona 85080-2450 or to [email protected].
A. 2006 GL1800/Champion
Marshall Coleman and his wife Lynne, GWRRA
#260631, of Bethesda, Maryland, posed for this
photo on their 2006 GL1800/Champion trike. The
photo was taken as they were heading back to
Naples, Florida, where they spend winters, after
attending the annual Everglades City Seafood
Festival. Says Marshall, “What a treat! Bikes and
trikes galore, along with thousands of attendees, all
feasting on a variety of fresh seafood! We really
enjoy touring the many back roads and scenic
byways throughout the Naples area. In particular,
Everglades National Park serves up some incredible
roads chock full of tropical wildlife and vegetation.”
The photo was sent as a postcard to many envious
friends suffering through the winter in northern states.
B. 2006 GL1800/Road Smith Trike
This GL1800 with Road Smith trike conversion by
Cajun Cycles and colormatched Escapade trailer
belong to Philip & Gayle Myers, GWRRA #257208,
of Eunice, Louisiana. The photo was taken just before
leaving for a weekend trip to Arkansas. The Myerses
say, “We love the ride and safety of our trike.”
They took a cross-country road trip to Upstate New
York in October 2006. “We enjoyed every mile of it,
and are planning on taking another cross-country trip
to Colorado and the surrounding area.”
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C. 1989 GL1500/Motor Trike
Marvin Richardson, GWRRA #153034, of Cuba,
Missouri,
parked
his
1989
wineberry
GL1500/Motor Trike and color-matched CycleMate
trailer in front of the “Goldwing Express” show bus
during the 2006 Missouri District Rally in Branson,
Missouri.
D. 1984 GL1200 Aspencade/Motor Trike
Bob & Jane Legnon, GWRRA #134314, of Port
Arthur, Texas, own this silver and gray metal-flakepainted trike. Their son Tony did the conversion in
their garage on his time off as a policeman. It took
him about a year to accomplish.
The Legnons get many compliments at their local
Chapter’s annual mall show. Writes Bob Legnon,
“People can’t believe our trike is 27 years old. They
think it’s a new bike. Even people in our Chapter—TXJ—can’t get over how good it looks.”
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E. 2001 GL1800/Motor Trike
Vietnam Veteran Derald Burns, GWRRA #255514, of
Coleman, Texas, proudly shows off his 2001 GL1800 trike.
Originally blue in color, Derald says, “I painted it Army Green
in honor of our military men and women.” His trike wears the
Vietnam combat ribbons and the POW insignia. Derald says
his trike has won seven awards of its own in 2006—four
People’s Choice awards, two Best Paint awards, and one Best
Three Wheeler award. He adds, “I am very proud of this bike,
and I’m also a proud Member of GWRRA.”
F. 2005 GL1800/Trike Shop Conversion
Chet Roby, GWRRA #174559, of Morgan’s Point Resort,
Texas, took this photo of his silver GL1800 trike during his trip
to South Dakota last August. The location is on the Needles
Highway through Custer State Park. Writes Chet, “This trip was
filled with colorful experiences, entertaining sights, and 3,300
miles of riding.”
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G. 1999 GL1500SE/Motor Trike
Larry & Libby Tregar, GWRRA #215122, of Marquette,
Michigan, were out for a fall ride on their 1999 GL1500SE
with Motor Trike conversion. The custom paint job (including
an outline of the Upper Peninsula) was done by Soapy’s of
Marquette to inform all who follow the Tregars where they’re
from.
H. 2005 GL1800/Hannigan
Paul Micheletti & Clara Fontana, GWRRA #243595, of
Kissimmee, Florida, purchased their Candy Black Cherry beauty from Trike Traders of Kissimmee last June. Clara had never
been on a motorcycle or trike before in her life. At the vibrant
age of 76, she decided to take it for a test drive all the way to
Ticonderoga, New York. “It was just like sitting in my lounge
chair at home,” she says. “I was so comfy I took a few naps
while riding!” They received a lot of attention on their way,
and the trike brought a smile and thumbs up from many onlookers. They display their new trike every Thursday night at “Bike
Night” in Old Town Kissimmee.
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REGION ‘K’ – CENTRAL CANADA
RENDEZVOUS 2007
and GWRRA 30th Anniversary Event
Timken Community Centre • 2 Third Avenue • St.Thomas, Ont., N5R 0A7
August 3-6, 2007
TENTATIVE AGENDA
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
(as of 2007 April 07 - subject to change)
* Unless otherwise indicated, all activities are held at or
originate from the Timken Community Centre
Friday, August 3
1:00 pm – 8:30 pm
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1:30 pm – 5 pm
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
5:00 pm – 9:15 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
8:00 pm – 8:45 pm
9:15 pm – 10:30 pm
Saturday, August 4
7:30 am – 9:00 am
7:30 am – 12:00 pm
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Registration open
• Pick up registration envelopes, pre-ordered clothing,
raffle tickets, sign up for tours, hospitality room
Vendor Display
Tour – “Windmill Ride”
• Pick up map and information in the Hospitality
room
Rider Education:Trailering Course (classroom
portion)
• Limited to 12 GWRRA members; pre-registration
only
Begin staging for Light Parade
BBQ
• Canadian Peameal Bacon on a bun or Hamburger or
Sausage Dog with French Fries and a can of pop for $
6.00; $ 3.50 without fries and pop.
Entertainment
• Friday night, Canada’s own “Elvis”, Roy LeBlanc, will
be performing during the BBQ and prior to the opening ceremonies. Roy is from St.Thomas. In 2001, he
was the Grand Champion of the Collingwood Elvis
Festival. In 2003, at the annual Elvis Extravaganza in
Las Vegas, Roy was the recipient of “The World’s
Finest Elvis Impersonator” title. Admission to the
“show” is included in the registration for Rendezvous
2007.
Opening Ceremonies
Light Parade
Breakfast available
• Pancakes, with real Canadian maple syrup, and
Sausage for $ 4.00 (including taxes)
Trailering Course – range portion (pre-registered
only)
Registration open
Tours
• Windmill Ride,Tour the Talbot Trail, North By North
West
• Pick up maps and information in the Hospitality
room
Vendor Display
• Vendor display closes at 5:00 pm; no vendor display
on Sunday
Rider Education – Advanced Rider Course
(ARC)
• Fanshawe College Campus; classroom portion in the
morning; range portion in the afternoon, rain or shine;
limited to 24 GWRRA members; pre-registration only
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
6:30 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday, August 5
7:30 am – 9:00 am
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
9:00 am
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:30 pm – 1:30 pm
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday, August 6
9:30 am
Seminar Presentations
• Timken Community Centre; sign up in the
Hospitality room
• How to Light Up Your Bike; Fit for the Ride; Line
Dancing; Co-Rider; Crash Scene Management.
Couple of the Year Luncheon (location TBA)
Chapter Challenge (see web site for more information)
• Mouse Trap Car “races”
Couple of the Year
• Selection of the Region “K” Couple of the Year
Banquet and Dance (St. Anne’s Parish Hall)
• Advanced tickets only; no tickets at the door; limited
to 500 Rendezvous 2007 registrants; pre-registered
Breakfast available
• Pancakes, with real Canadian maple syrup, and
Sausage for $ 4.00 (including taxes)
Registration open
Tours
• Windmill Ride,Tour the Talbot Trail, North By North
West
• Pick up maps and information in the Hospitality room
Region “K” Idol – meeting and rehearsal
Seminar Presentations
• Timken Community Centre; sign up in the
Hospitality room
• Computer Excel spreadsheets; How to Pack your
Bike.
Chapter Challenge (see web site for more information)
• Bike games and field games (Fanshawe College campus)
Region ‘K’ Idol Contest
• See web site, Chapter Directors or Region / District
Officers for more information
• Pre-register by July 01 / 07
Closing Ceremonies and Awards’ Presentation
Fish Fry (optional chicken) pre-registered only
• St. Anne’s Parish Hall
• Advanced tickets only; no tickets at the door; limited
to 500 Rendezvous 2007 registrants
• Entertainment: members of the London Sweet
Adelines will be performing
Breakfast Ride (Comfort Inn)
• Please join us for a leisurely ride through the countryside that will end for breakfast / brunch.
Afterwards, you are most welcome to enjoy the
scenery of the St.Thomas – London area on your
own. Have a safe and enjoyable trip home. Thanks for
coming to Rendezvous ’07.
“Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge”
Wing World
he final “30 Years of Memories” event planned for
2007 will be a Members’ Party held at the very
popular Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention
Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Partnering with the
Appalachian Region (N) Rally, the event is designed to
give Members and vendors a great time at very affordable rates. GWRRA Co-Founder Shirley StephensGarcia and her “bodyguard” Benny are scheduled to
attend, and wherever they are, the fun just keeps on happening!
Registration is just $10 for GWRRA Members and $15 for nonmembers (prior to July 16, 2007)! Vendor rates are just $100! And the
room room rates are amazing, too! Rooms start at just $99 per night
at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, with atrium rooms starting at just
$164 (plus $10 per day resort fee).
And right across the street at the Radisson Hotel Opryland, rooms
start at just $79 per night! (See www.gwrra.org/nashville/housing for
complete details on hotel amenities and phone numbers to reserve
your room.)
By special arrangement with The Grand Ole Opry, Members attending the 30th Anniversary Members Party can receive $5 off each adult
Opry ticket for the Friday night,August 31, show.The discount code is
GW5OFF and Gold Wingers can call 800-SEE OPRY and give this code
to get the discount. (This code is valid for general seating only by calling the Grand Ole Opry—it will not work through Ticketmaster. The
discount is not valid on the Gold Circle seating tickets.)
The Members’ Party and Region N Rally will provide many opportunities to reminisce about the “good old days” and will focus on nostalgia, fun and music! Members are encouraged to perform their old
acts from previous Wing Ding Talent Shows for this special Members’
Party. Bring your musical instruments and schedule time onstage at the
Members’ “Open Mic Stage.” There will be ice cream and cake and
some old-time sharing of the “good old days.”
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As of this issue’s press time, the following vendors will
attend: Benchmark Cycles, Persephone’s Treasures,
Clearkote Rags & More LLC, Christian Motorcycle
Association, Tour King, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Towpac,
Freedoms Choice, Ultimate Seat Co., Kiss of Nature,The
Westerner, Letterfly, Wing Bling, MBL Innovations and
Wizard Airbrush Graphics. More are expected to sign up,
too.
Highlights from the tentative schedule are:
Friday, August 31
5:30 p.m.—Grand Ole Opry Show (doors open)
Saturday, September 1
8:15-9:00 a.m.—Region N Opening Ceremonies
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.—Vendor Show
10:00 a.m.-Noon—Region N Talent Show
11:00-4:00 p.m.—Open Mic Stage
1:00-3:00 p.m.—Bike Games
1:00-3:00 p.m.—Off-Bike Games
3:00-4:00 p.m.—Nostalgia Time with Former Officers
7:00-9:00 p.m.—Dance Party and Daily 50/50
Sunday, September 2
8:00-8:45 a.m.—CMA Services
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.—Vendor Show
11:00 a.m.-Noon—Region N Party Hat Contest
2:00 p.m.—Closing Party with Ice Cream & Cake and Daily 50/50
So join Shirley & Benny and your hosts, Appalachian Region (N)
Directors Frank & Kathy Albert, and all your friends from Region N and
surrounding Regions and Districts for a wonderfully laid-back and elegant weekend. Stay tuned for more details of this unique event as they
are resolved.To register, visit www.gwrra.org/nashville or phone (800)
843-9460.
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Smoky Mountains—Maggie Valley, NC--Coming to
ride in the mountains? Stay with us at the ABBEY INN & enjoy
great roads, views, lodging. Check our website for maps, tours,
packages for groups of 2-60. www.magievalleyinn.com. 800545-5853.
NEED PARTS FOR YOUR OLDER GOLD WING? We
are your #1 source! We have over 1,000 used parts in stock
and ready to ship and more than 20 GL’s waiting to be stripped
down! We specialize in Wing parts from 1975 to 1987. See
us online at www.oldwingpartsking.com or call 305-305-1839.
RELAX IN THE MOUNTAINS, In Maggie Valley, North
Carolina at A Holiday Motel. Motorcycle friendly, level parking
with access to covered porches. Great rates, restaurant, views,
pool, creek with picnic/grill area. Call toll free 877-686-4386
or visit www.holidaymotel.net.
www.paulexports.com, Florida, is looking for used Gold
Wing parts (no trike takeoff parts, pls) and Gold Wing
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mileage, abused also) for export. Nationwide pickup avaible.
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CABINS IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS. Voted top
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M O T O R C Y C L E S
1974 Honda CB750/4. 35K mi. All original condition; runs good.
Needs only TLC. $1,500 obo. Call for pics. (623) 907-4771. AZ.
1984 GL1200 Aspencade. Two-tone Beige. 112K mi. Loaded.
Color-matched helmets. With color-matched Napper II camping
trailer with add-a-room. $3,500. Larry. (724) 334-2374. PA.
1985 Gold Wing GL1200A. 18,900 miles. AM/FM/cassette,
CB/intercom, Corbin seat, Markland windshield, trailer hitch, and
floorboards, various chrome and trunk rack. $4,995 obo. John.
(585) 865-7766 or [email protected]. NY.
1986 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator. Rare, appreciating bike!
Restored both cosmetically and mechanically to a "concours" condition. Red, absolutely stunning! $4,200. (260) 622-1358.
PRICE REDUCED BY $2,000! 1987 GL1200 Aspencade. Classic.
82
Blue and silver with seven tasteful Western murals. 76K mi.
Loaded, with all options. 118 conventional lights. (See p. 84 of
'07 Jan. issue for photo—most highly decorated classic in N.C.)
$7,500 (336) 961-8442.
1989 GL1500 with 2006 InstaTrike conversation. Can remove
InstaTrike in only minutes and you’re back to a stock Gold Wing.
Wineberry. 69K mi. New tires. Fully loaded; many extras. Garage
kept and dealer service maintained. $10,000. (757) 723-7394
or [email protected]. VA.
1994 GL1500 Aspencade. 49K mi. Dark Blue (teal). Oversized
windshield, Wind Wings, backrest, armrests, trunk rack, highway
boards and floorboards with heel/toe shifter, Elite 3 tires. Sharp
looking bike. Can deliver up to 500 miles. $7,000. (715) 8253846. WI.
1994 GL1500SE. Two-tone Teal Green. 11,150 miles. Fully
loaded, garaged, well-maintained. A real beauty. $8,500. Bern.
(724) 926-4340. PA.
1999 GL1500SE. Two-tone green. 31,900 miles. Loaded to the
hilt with chrome ($7,000-plus in chrome alone). Always garage
kept. $12,900; Color-matched Tag-Along trailer included. Ed.
(302) 436-2503. DE.
1999 Honda Valkyrie Interstate. 27K mi. New Avons front and
rear; new battery; Kuryakyn grips and pegs; stock exhaust with
tails cut & bologna cut tips; receiver hitch; wind wings; AM/FM
with rear speakers and intercom. $10,500 obo. Jim. (321) 2878947 or [email protected]. FL.
2001 GL1800. Pearl Yellow. Dark Metallic with Grey accents.
60+K mi. CB, Tulsa windshield, wind deflectors, highway pegs, fog
lights, ISO grips, mirror signals, backrest, cup holder, luggage rack,
Honda voltmeter. Always garaged. Never down. Extended warranty until 04/08. $11,500. (540) 421-0074 or [email protected]. VA.
2001 GL1800. Illusion Red. CB and satellite radio as well.
Approximately $3,000 worth of equipment. Selling because of
health. For more info and pictures, email [email protected] or call
Russ at (850) 637-1951.
2001 GL1800. Illusion Red. 67K mi. Over $3,000 in extra
chrome, including front fork rebuild with progressive springs, new
steering head taper roller bearings, fork brace, and new tires. Bike
garaged and in perfect condition. Also will throw in stock mufflers
and tailpipe extensions, trim, and many other extras. Sell for
$13,000 firm. Frank. (417) 741-9523 or [email protected].
MO.
2002 GL1800. Pearl Orange. 87K mi. Always garaged; mint condition. CB, new Avon tires. $14,000 firm. Marty. (406) 3665682 (cell). MT.
2003 GL1800. Illusion Blue. 14K mi. Garage kept; excellent condition. New windshield and front tire. Backrest, luggage rack, custom grips. Well maintained and ready to ride. Comes with two helmets and cover. $12,500. Steve. (828) 649-9780 or [email protected].
2006 GL1800. Gold. Just over 3,000 miles. Almost $5,000 in
tasteful accessories. Bike is in better than perfect condition. ABS
and navigation system. $18,000. Jack. (970) 270-0450 or [email protected].
2006 Honda Ruckus 250cc. Black. New condition. 205 miles.
$5,200 obo. (815) 385-8588 or (815) 355-4927 or her-
[email protected].
PRICE REDUCED! 2007 GL1800. Red Metallic. Brand new. Only
327 miles. Rotor cover Ring of Fire lights. Full chrome package
around engine area. Luggage carrier lights. Front and rear fender
trim chrome. Running lights blue dot. Front fairing chrome trim. CB
radio - Cobra. Highway pegs. Rider floor boards. Steve. $18,900
firm. Steve (501) 847-6355. AR.
T R I K E S
1989 GL1500 with 2006 InstaTrike conversation. Can remove
InstaTrike in only minutes and you’re back to a stock Goldwing.
69k miles. Wineberry, new tires. Fully loaded; many extras,
Garage kept and dealer service maintained. $10,000. (757)
723-7394. VA.
1990 GL1500SE with Voyager conversion. Pearl White with gold
trim. 75K mi. Comes with matching helmets with intercom. Family
owned, always garaged, good tires, highway pegs, armrest, floorboards, backrest, extractor exhaust kit. $7,500 firm. Call for pics.
(623) 907-4771. AZ.
1993 Gold Wing with DFT conversion. Red. 60K mi. Completely
serviced in May ’07: New battery, brake pads, etc. Go to
gwrra.org message board for specifics. Best deal you will ever find.
$12,000. (410) 426-9111. MD.
1994 GL1500SE trike with ’98-’99 headlight, signal-light assembly. California conversion. Black. 38K mi. Over $20,000 of extras
added. You name it, this trike has it. Also matching trailer goes
with trike. Over $42,000 invested; asking $22,000. Larry. (865)
382-2875. TN.
1997 GL1500SE with '03 Motor Trike coupe conversion. Black.
39K highway miles. Original owner, driver backrest, passenger
armrest with pouches, Air Wings, highway boards, two helmets
with intercoms, cover. Comes with black Cycle-Camp tent trailer
with three new tires. Good health forces sale! $16,900 firm.
(770) 258-5277 or [email protected]. GA.
1999 GL1500 with 2002 California Sidecar conversion. Black.
37K mi. Loaded with extras. One owner. Garaged. $21,000.
Elizabeth. (707) 836-7906. CA.
2005 GL1800 with Lehman-Monarch conversion. Black Cherry.
3,700 mi. Purchased new; selling due to health. $25,000. (812)
522-9365. IN.
2005 Gold Wing with Motor Trike conversion. 10K mi. Many
extras. $26,000. (870) 239-3968.
2006 custom GL1800 Gold Wing trike. Approximately 3,000
miles. A Class Act! Custom-built to the tune of $56,000. Complete
package by "Trikes By Tony Powersports," Florida (The BIKE
Builder)—tear down, custom paint, triked, etc. Custom paint (full
tear down)/Cadillac Escalade Arrival Blue '04, covered with Ice
Pearls. Bike is fully chromed to the max (too much to mention—
seeing is believing—shines like a diamond). GL1800 Cobra
Kit—California SideCar By TRIKE. Factory premium audio and
navigation system, upgraded comfort package (heated hand grips,
foot warmers, heated seats) and so much more. Will let go for
$42,900. Sale includes bike, custom-matching Escapade trailer
with chrome tongue and wheels and lighted spoiler, two helmets
with intercom, and additional custom seat covers for summer.
Located in St. Louis, Missouri. Funds must clear bank before bike
is taken. Photos available upon request. Call Marty or Pat at
(314) 704-9759 or (314) 704-5672 or Patdaffron@
charter.net.
TRAILERS
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SIDECARS
Home-built motorcycle trailer. 44Wx76L with tongue. Black and
white. Approximately 30k miles. Steel frame with leaf spring suspension; high speed wheels and tires with spare; aluminum
13x22 cooler rack on tongue; tows great behind bike or small car.
Asking $400 obo. (321) 287-8947 [email protected].
1999 Escape Elite trailer. Pearl and dark silver. Chrome rack,
wheels and tongue. Cooler and spare tire. Excellent condition.
$3,000. Bill (724) 539-0328. PA.
16-foot V-nose Horton Hayler trailer. Carries three Gold Wings.
White. Brakes on all wheels. Used three times; new condition.
Stored inside. $4,500. (678) 313-2769 (cell); (706) 6925444 (home). GA.
Wing World
2004KZ Sportsmen Sportster Toy Hauler 26P. Has slideout, used
twice. $18,000.
2006 Ford 3/4 ton Super Duty Diesel. Loaded with 6800 miles.
$37,500. Price negotiable somewhat. Will seperate. Pictures
available on request. Richard Richardson. (207)453-2093.
[email protected] Me.
Motorcycle/Scooter Carrier. Carries up to 350 lbs, or 80% of your
receiver’s tongue weight. Fits Class III hitch receivers. Extruded aluminum ramp provides for one-person loading and unloading.
Includes ramp stows, aluminum ramp, wheel stop and full anchor
system. $300. (757) 723-7394. VA.
1997 Timeout camper. White. Tongue mounted cooler. $1,500.
(641) 430-5183 or [email protected] for pictures.
Cycle-Mate CM2000 cargo trailer. Oversized tires with chrome
wheels. Includes leather trailer front bra and ice chest on tongue.
Excellent condition. $400. Ted. (260) 483-4275 or
[email protected]. IN.
PA RT S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S
Parts and accessories for sale: Honda 2004 new, original seat with
Utopia backrest and removable pouch, $385; chrome exhaust pipe
extensions, $65; foot pegs (all four) $35. Larry. (507) 3276663. MN.
2006 GL1800 Hartco seat, backrest, and rain covers. Slightly
lower than stock seat. Black with buckskin insert. Beautiful; like
new; hardly used. $750 obo plus shipping. Jack. (860) 7494650. CT.
Voyager for GL1500 Aspencade; is off of a 1992 GL1500.
$1,500. (918) 647-5918. OK.
Parts for sale: Standard windshield for GL1800, $50 plus s/h;
Kuryakyn drivers backrest for GL1800 (with mounting hardware),
$85 plus s/h. Roger. (815) 251-5020. IL.
2002 Illusion Blue Gold Wing trike conversion parts. Includes driveshaft, wheel and tire, saddlebags, etc. $1,000 obo plus shipping. Frank. (864) 306-7944 or [email protected].
SC.
Seat, armrest pads for black 1993 Gold Wing. In excellent condition. $175 plus shipping. Bud. (305) 247-8430 or [email protected]. FL.
Nolan N102 Helmet (XS). Worn twice; like new in box. Fits head
measurement of 20 1/4" - 20 7/8". Platinum. $279 value. Will
sell for $175 obo. Dave. (847) 967-7646.
Parts from a 1993 Aspencade trike conversion. Red. $800 obo.
You pick up. (660) 668-3559. MO.
Parts from a 1999 SE trike conversion. Light silver/dark silver.
$800 obo. You pick up. (660) 668-3559. MO.
M I S C E L L A N E O U S
2003 Rhino Scooter, model 202T, 50cc. Large size, will carry two
people. New condition, 400 miles. $1000. (757) 723-7394. VA.
1983 Chevy Silverado Monster Truck! 396, Lotsa chrome. 13"
lift, 44" TRXUS Super Swampers! Restored to "As New" condition.
Corvette Red, painted underneath. Perfect! $14,900 (260) 6221358.
For sale: Private RV Resort Membership. More than 50 camping
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SEPTEMBER 1 & 2, 2007, NASHVILLE, TN, "30th
Anniversary Members Party! Join us at the fabulous
Opryland Resort for this 30th anniversary celebration of
GWRRA. Members pay only $10 and will receive FREE ice
cream and cake and a 30th Anniversary pin, if they preregister. Special hotel rates, so check out the website now!
There will be vendors, dance, karaoke, rides, games,
People's Choice Bike Show and much, much more.
Register now at http://www.gwrra.org/nashville/ or call
us at 800-843-9460. (Limited number of pins.)
FEBRUARY 10-17 & 16-23, 2008. GWRRA 30th
Anniversary Cruise, from Miami, FL. Check out the website
for all the information at http://www.cruise-eta.com/
GWRRA.htm or call 800-843-9460.
REGIONAL EVENTS
Available at www.gwrra.org. Just click
on “Official Products” on the top bar!
Or call Sherry @ 800-843-9460, ext 274
NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
AUGUST 2-5, 2007. The first WING DING EUROPE
sponsored by GWRRA’s Viking Region (V), is to be held in
Sakskobing, Denmark. For information, contact Aage
Schoug, Tockvagen 8, Tocksfors, Sweden 67010. Phone
004657329129 or e-mail [email protected].
AUGUST 3-6, 2007. CENTRAL CANADA REGION
(K)/GWRRA “Rendezvous 2007”in St. Thomas, ON.
Contact Larry & Janice Chisholm (519) 657-5279 or e-mail
[email protected] or Al & Betty Ross (519) 672-7582 or
e-mail [email protected].
August 2007
AUGUST 2-5 2007. CANADIAN ATLANTIC REGION
(L) RALLY in Clarenville, NF. See www.canadianatlanticregion.org for registration form or contact David
Champion at (709) 727-2238 or e-mail l.dchamp
[email protected] for more information.
AUGUST 23-25 2007. The GREAT LAKES REGION
(D) RALLY at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds in
Lebanon, IN. Contact Tom & Sandy Taggart, (740) 7532214 or email [email protected]. Visit our website
(gwrra-regiond.org). Vendors, contact Gary Miller (740)
947-7676.
SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2007. SOUTHEAST REGION (A)
RALLY, “Catching Dreams On A Wing!” at Perry, FL.
Contact Larry or Patti Lingo (813) 986-3567 or
[email protected]. Rally flier at gwrra-regiona.org.
Vendors: Jim or Sue Jackson (334) 448-7478 or
[email protected].
preserves from coast to coast with easy access to a quality mix of
resort-style amenities and outdoor recreation. Current retail value is
over $4,500. Save almost 50% off the current retail price as we
are selling our membership for $2,350—will consider all offers.
Contact [email protected] and/or (360) 533-5937. Pictures
at www.ghme.net.
Rocky Mountain Rental. Member-owned Colorado home at Trout
Creek Pass between Buena Vista and Hartsel. Beautiful mountain
rides in every direction. First class accommodations with 2 BR, 2
BA and large loft/family room. Sleeps up to 6. $150 a night,
weekly discount. 904-260-7925 or [email protected].
Two-bedroom timeshare for sale. Two weeks. In fabulous
Wyndham Palms Resort right next to Disney World in Orlando,
Florida. $10,750. (507) 327-6663.
MEMBER “WANTED”
Wanted: Sidecar similar to 1999 Champion Escort for Gold Wing
1500. Color, optional; mine Cherry Red. Tilt, intercom, air vent,
chrome struts, disc brake, carpet and cigarette lighter. Around
$3,000. (208) 397-7224 or [email protected]. ID.
Battery side cover for '84 GL1200, Wineberry but will take any
color. Mildred. (937) 372-7536 or [email protected]. OH.
MEMBER “PERSONAL”
Searching for a happy and fit woman as a Co-Rider. Ohio and surrounding states only. Looking for a trim woman 53 to 63 who likes
to ride. Send picture and note and I will respond with same. Bill
Patterson, 1795 Zollinger Rd., Columbus, OH 43221.
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*SEPTEMBER 28-29, 2007. America’s Heartland
Region (E) Rally at Arrowwood Resort and Conference
Center, Okoboji, IA. Contact Dave & Gwen Carter,
Region E Director, (815) 477-9893, foxwing1@sbcglobal
.net. Registration forms available at www.gwrra-region-e.org
DISTRICT EVENTS
AUGUST 3-4, 2007. ILLINOIS DISTRICT RALLY in
Jacksonville, IL. For information, visit www.gwrra-il
district.org (Events) or contact Dave & Gwen Carter at
[email protected] or (815) 260-2294.
AUGUST 9-11, 2007. WEST VIRGINIA’s DISTRICT
RALLY, the “Down Home WV Rally” in Ripley, WV.
Contact Jon “Buz” Mowrer, 112 Pine Drive, Poca, WV
25159. (304) 755-9603.
AUGUST 9-11 2007. NEW YORK DISTRICT RALLY,
“Wings and Fun over the Finger Lakes” at The Quality Inn
of the Finger Lakes, Newark, NY. Contact Ed & Dottie
Bahrenburg at 37 Clearview Place, Binghamton, NY
13901 (607)648-4351 or email; [email protected].
See www.gwrra-ny.org for hotel and registration information.
AUGUST 10-11, 2007. COLORADO DISTRICT
RALLY, the 18th annual “Wingin’ the Rockies,” in Salida,
CO. Contact Sherry Burgener at (303) 988-5436 or
[email protected] or Steve Randolph at (720) 963-9434
or [email protected].
AUGUST 10-11, 2007. IOWA DISTRICT RALLY at
Amana Colonies RV Park and Conference Center,
Amana, IA. Contact Duane & Sondra Rippel, 601
Bishop Ave., LaPorte City, IA 50651-1551. (319) 3423285.
AUGUST 23-25, 2007. PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT
RALLY, "The Fabulous 50's," at the Lancaster Host Hotel &
Conference Center, Lancaster, PA. Contact Chuck &
Evelyn Stone, 105 Robin Lane, Everitt, PA 15537 or email
[email protected].
AUGUST 23-25, 2007. KENTUCKY DISTRICT
RALLY, the “Blue Grass Blast” at the Center for Rural
Development in Somersett, KY. For information, see
www.gwrra-ky.com.
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AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2, 2007. IDAHO DISTRICT
RALLY, “Return to The River of No Return,” in Salmon, ID
(83467). Contact John & Dianne Kester, 3375 Cobblestone
Lane, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. (208) 524-1768 or email
[email protected]. Website: www.gwrra-id.us.
*AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2, 2007. CALIFORNIA
DISTRICT RALLY, “Rodeo Round-Up” in Agoura Hills,
CA. Contact Anita or JR Alkire, 4331 Summit Drive,
LaMesa, CA 91941 (619) 741-8893.
SEPTEMBER 6-8 2007. NEW JERSEY DISTRICT’s
“Rolling Hills Rally” in Mount Olive, NJ. Contact Mike &
Julie Walters at (609) 923-5138 or [email protected].
SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2007. NORTH CAROLINA DISTRICT RALLY, “Wings Over The Smokies” in Fletcher,
NC. Contact Willie & Judy Hunt, 100 Peacock Lane,
Lumberton, NC 28358. (910) 739-7369 or email [email protected]. Vendors contact Dennis & Kathy Hull
(828) 295-6856 or [email protected]. For flyer information and accommodations, please visit our website:
gwrranc.org.
*SEPTEMBER 28-30, 2007. NEW MEXICO DISTRICT
RALLY, “Winging in the Gila Wilderness” in historic
Silver City, NM. Come join us as we ride the spirit trails
of the Gila Wilderness. For information, contact Gordon
Robinson, 1984 Mulberry Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001.
(505) 524-0183, or email [email protected] or
visit www.gwrra-nm.org.
*OCTOBER 5-6, 2007. OKLAHOMA DISTRICT’s
“Hallo-Wing” in Stillwater, OK. Contact Rick Greninger,
17553 E. 106th Place North, Owasso, Oklahoma 74055.
(918) 272-9055 or [email protected].
OCTOBER 11-13, 2007. MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT
RALLY, “Touring the Tropics” in Biloxi, MS. Hurricane
Katrina knocked us down, but didn’t knock us out! For more
information: www.msgwrra.org.
OCTOBER 19-21, 2007. ARIZONA DISTRICT RALLY,
“Tucson Memories” at the Palo Verde Inn & Suites in
Tucson, AZ. Contact Bill Trask at [email protected]. For
more information: www.gwrraaz.com.
CHAPTER EVENTS
AUGUST 3-5, 2007. ID-H’s. annual “Camping and
River Float Trip” at Coeur d’ Alene, ID. Contact Terry
Bolstad (208) 683-6059, [email protected], or Ann
Fox (208) 765-4054, [email protected].
AUGUST 4, 2007. IN-U2’s “Motorcycle Fun Run” at the
Victory City Festival in Kingsbury Heights, IN. Proceeds
benefit the Needy Children’s Fund of the La Porte area.
Contact Mike Bartos (269) 469-4378 or Trikerider@
triton.net or EJ Ford (219) 324-3459 or [email protected].
Website www.victorycityfestival.com.
*AUGUST 4, 2007. MI-K2’s 14th annual “Anniversary
Celebration” at Green Township Hall, 21431 Northland
Drive, Paris, MI. Contact Mike/Joyce Zagumny (616)
696-9518 [email protected] or Dale/Gloria Weeks
(231) 796-3976 [email protected].
AUGUST 5, 2007. OH-U2's escorted “Toy Ride for
Children's Hospital” from Scioto Downs, 6000 S. High
Street, Columbus, OH. No admission; bring a new toy
for a child. Contact Lynn Kerst at [email protected] or
(614) 798-1371 or www.childrenshospitaltoyride.com.
AUGUST 10 & 11, 2007. TX-I’s annual social Friday
evening and “Dog Days of Summer” rally at the Civic
Center, Highway 59 South, Marshall TX. Contact Lloyd
Curry (903)938-1408.
AUGUST 11, 2007. BC-D & BC-A’s first annual Ken
Higginbottom Memorial Ride, Surrey, BC. Contact Con
Williams or Pat Aldred (604) 951-9441. Website:
www.gwrra-bcd.org.
*AUGUST 12, 2007. OH-Y2's 13th annual Bike Show
at Dillon State Park (swimming area parking lot) near
Zanesville, OH. Registration from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Public voting from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Trophies awarded at 4
p.m. DJ spinning music; and food and beverages available.
Registration fee $5. Any questions, call Tim Wood at (740)
891-2091.
SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2007. BC-D’s annual “Gold Run
Rally,” Merritt, BC. Contact Con Williams or Pat Aldred
(604) 951-9441. Website: www.gwrra-bcd.org.
*SEPTEMBER 8, 2007. TX-R’s 10th annual Rally &
Motorcycle Show at Knights of Columbus Hall, 2050
Whitley Road, Keller, TX. Contact Jim Jones (682) 4380317 or [email protected].
*SEPTEMBER 9, 2007. MI-W’s 23rd annual benefit run
to collect toys for children for Christmas and money to support “Lenawee Therapeutic Riding” from Adrian, MI. For
more information, call Dave at (517) 403-2536 or Irene at
(517) 902-7590.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2007 MA-W ‘s 17th annual “Chicken
BBQ & Poker Run” in Oxford, MA. Contact George &
Gale Mayo (508) 987-0252 or email gmayo19@
verizon.net.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2007. IA-I’s “25th Anniversary
Celebration,” Hudson Community Center, 525 Jefferson,
Hudson, IA. Contact Jim & Kathy Clemen, (319) 2834881
*SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2007. NV-A’s “Vegas Wings fifth
annual Jackass Run, Laughlin, NV. Contact Randy &
Martie Bolsinger. (702) 492-6702 or email: [email protected].
SEPTEMBER 22, 2007. IN-O2’s sixteenth annual
Ronald McDonald charity ride from Mishawaka to
Indianapolis, IN. All bikes welcome. Contact Denny
Heckaman (574) 875-0982 or Jim McPhail (574) 2766340.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2007. (Changed Date) CA1-Z’s
11th annual “8Ball Poker Event,” in Temecula, CA.
Includes a poker walk in Old Town Temecula and a short
ride in wine country. Call Bob Sutherland (951) 506-4666
or email [email protected].
SEPTEMBER 30, 2007. PA-C's annual poker run to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at Twigg Cycles,
200 S. Edgewood Drive in Hagerstown, MD. Contact
Larry or Linda Dice (717) 369-5131 or email lkdice@earth
link.net.
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BOYD, R
WISE, T
SHULL, D
DINKINS, T
RAWLINSON, M
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NEWMAN, T
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WARD, K
SPAULDING, D
STONESTREET, V
HECKAMAN, D
MOON, C
HALL, R
NEWBOLD, L
GLASS, J
DEVITT, P
KANIA, J
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LEIGAN, C
SMITH, K
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LEBRE, W
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CONRAD, W
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PUGH, S
CONN, C
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LOUISIANA
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MECHE, P
WEBB, C
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207-375-4811
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301-739-7982
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MAYO, G
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ZAGUMNY, J
PREBBLE, M
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ATHERTON, W
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BRADLEY, L
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THELEN, R
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MISSOURI
August 2007
DAWSON, D
HALL, M
SHANNON, R
SILVEY, T
SMITH, P
HILBURN, L
LUECKENOTTE, K
HAUPT, J
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WRIGHT, F
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BROWN, B
WRIGHT, C
SCOTT, R
KENSLOW, J
WELLS, C
LITTLE, S
ROBERTSON, D
ANTHONY, L
GOSSAGE, G
GILLMING, G
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REDSHAW, D
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ALBUQUERQUE
ALAMOGORDO
D/D
NY-A
NY-C
NY-D
NY-F
NY-G
NY-H
NY-K
NY-L
NY-N
NY-O
NY-R
NY-T
NY-U
NY-W
NY-Y
BINGHAMTON
PALTZ
OSWEGO
CENTRAL SQUARE
BURDETT
WYNANTSKILL
YOUNGSTOWN
HAUPAUGH
EARLTON
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UTICA
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TABERG
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ROCHESTER
BINGHAMTON
D/D
NC-A
NC-A2
NC-B
NC-B2
NC-C
NC-C2
NC-D
NC-D2
NC-E
NC-E2
NC-F
NC-F2
NC-G
NC-G2
NC-H2
NC-I
NC-J
NC-J2
NC-K2
NC-L
NC-L2
NC-M
NC-M2
NC-N
NC-O2
NC-P
NC-P2
LUMBERTON
GREENSBORO
LEXINGTON
GOLDSBORO
WINSTON-SALEM
CHARLOTTE
SMITHFIELD
GREENVILLE
NEW BERN
CARY
ELIZABETH CITY
JACKSONVILLE
GARNER
HIGH POINT
WAYNESVILLE
DURHAM
ASHEVILLE
BOONE
WASHINGTON
FAYETTEVILLE
GASTONIA
SHERRILLS
SALISBURY
HENDERSONVILLE
BURLINGTON
HICKORY
ASHEBORO
FOREST CITY
417-866-2314
314-578-0262
573-468-4990
417-257-1784
573-785-9132
417-624-5925
573-647-1784
573-474-4521
636-947-3028
417-475-3598
816-232-4548
417-442-7858
636-475-6223
MONTANA
SMITH, M
WYATT, J
PARPART, R
RUMSEY, R
STARR, B
ANZIK, W
HINTZ, T
406-652-3876
406-259-7726
406-628-8115
406-787-5301
406-727-8248
406-227-8904
406-251-5781
NC-Q
NC-Q2
NC-R
NC-S
NC-S2
NC-T2
NC-U2
NC-V
NC-W
NC-W2
NC-X2
NC-Y
NC-Y2
NC-Z
WILMINGTON
DUNN/BENSON
LEXINGTON
LENOIR
SANFORD
ALBEMARLE
LAURINBURG
HARMONY
EDEN
JEFFERSON
MOUNT AIRY
MORGANTON
MONROE
ROCKY MOUNT
LANNING, C
PIERCE, K
CLINE, S
EDWARDS, M
GUNTER, B
HATLEY, R
BAKER, V
LITTLE, R
HOPPER, D
DANCY, J
PHILLIPS, T
MAIN, A
ORR, D
BRYANT, R
D/D
ND-A
ND-B
ND-C
ND-D
ND-M
FARGO
MILNOR
BEULAH
BISMARCK
FARGO
MINOT
LYTLE, C
SKIDMORE, H
JAMES, B
HOUDEK, L
BROZEK, L
OLIVER, J
D/D
OH-A
OH-A2
OH-A3
OH-B
OH-B2
OH-B3
OH-C
OH-C2
OH-C3
OH-D
OH-D3
OH-E
OH-E2
OH-E3
OH-F
OH-F2
OH-F3
OH-G
OH-G2
OH-G3
OH-H
OH-H2
OH-H3
OH-I
OH-I2
OH-J
OH-J2
OH-K
OH-K2
OH-L
OH-L2
OH-M
OH-M2
OH-N
OH-N2
OH-O
OH-O2
OH-P
OH-P2
OH-Q
OH-Q2
OH-R
OH-S
OH-S2
OH-T
OH-T2
OH-U
OH-U2
OH-V
OH-V2
OH-W
OH-W2
OH-X
OH-X2
OH-Y
OH-Y2
OH-Z
OH-Z2
WEST MILTON
FINDLAY
HAMILTON
MARIETTA
MANSFIELD
BELLEFONTAINE
OBETZ
MAUMEE
GALLIPOLIS
STRONGSVILLE
CHARDON
MARYSVILLE
CLEVELAND
CINCINNATI
POMEROY
FAIRBORN
AMHERST
LANCASTER
COSHOCTON
MANTUA
EATON
COLUMBUS
GARFIELD HTS
PROCTORVILLE
ORRVILLE
WARREN
DAYTON
COOLVILLE
TROY
BELLEVUE
CINCINNATI
NEW PHILADELPHIA
AUSTINTOWN
DEFIANCE
LIMA
SABINA
NEWARK
SIDNEY
MEDINA
CHILLICOTHE
CANTON
CIRCLEVILLE
GREENVILLE
TIFFIN
SPRINGFIELD
KENT
TROTWOOD
CELINA
HILLIARD
ASHLAND
WINTERSVILLE
MARION
BOWLING GREEN
ATHENS
MONROE
FREDERICKTOWN
ZANESVILLE
PAINESVILLE
DELAWARE
D/D
OK-E
OK-G
OK-J
OK-K
OK-L
OK-N
OK-P
OK-R
OK-S
OK-W
OK-X
OWASSO
TULSA
BARTLESVILLE
GUTHRIE
PONCA CITY
LAWTON
NORMAN
CLAREMORE
ARDMORE
MIDWEST CITY
MUSTANG
STILLWATER
D/D
OR-C
OR-E
OR-G
OR-I
OR-J
LEBANON
MEDFORD
EUGENE
SALEM
OREGON CITY
ALBANY
D/D
PA-A
PA-B
PA-C
PA-D
PA-E
PA-F
PA-G
PA-H
EVERETT
KING OF PRUSSIA
LITITZ
CHAMBERSBURG
CRANBERRY TWP
BELLE VERNON
BELLEFONTE
ERIE
BERWICK
SCHEURING, B
KETTERLING, L
KALDOR, A
HORNER, C
JOSE, R
ALG, C
775-778-6746
702-255-4567
775-867-5050
775-747-7477
775-777-9356
NEW HAMPSHIRE
FERLAND, W
TARBELL, A
THIBAUDEAU, P
BARIL, R
VENNE, S
GULA, S
603-523-9890
603-224-4516
978-827-6091
603-575-6110
603-435-5008
603-482-3252
NEW JERSEY
WALTERS, J
WEBER, R
HALL, B
BASSEL, T
MAYMON, M
EVANS, T
LAMPE, R
MARION, W
RODEN, R
MCCABE, J
609-923-5138
856-447-0176
856-829-3803
732-261-0610
609-653-1944
732-291-2355
973-584-0949
908-233-9025
732-928-7099
973-751-5134
NEW MEXICO
ROBINSON, G
PETTIGREW, D
DAVIS, R
BATES, T
LAWRENCE, B
STILLWAGON, J
GILSDORF, J
505-524-0183
505-763-1636
505-632-1331
505-889-3100
505-889-9557
505-443-1755
NEW YORK
BAHRENBURG, E
CURTIS, J
BEACH, R
O’BRIEN, B
BROWN, R
DEAN, W
KELLEY, R
SHOWMAN, L
COLE, R
STAHL, A
TERRY, J
HERNANDEZ, M
SHAPLEY, L
SCHAAL, C
BACON, R
SEELEY, J
607-648-4351
845-657-8737
315-594-6036
315-622-3209
607-546-4111
518-235-0692
716-772-7807
631-273-7769
518-731-1041
518-587-2420
315-824-3144
718-931-3243
315-245-2095
716-484-9018
585-738-3522
607-656-9414
NORTH CAROLINA
HUNT, W
MYERS, F
DEANE, S
KING, F
HESTER, D
HOPKINS, P
STRAUGHAN, J
MANNING, R
KOWAL, S
BERNER, R
BOYCE, P
PHILLIPS, T
BOWEN, D
BUTCHER, A
WHEELER, C
STALEY, C
WISOR, C
STOUT, P
WILMORE, G
PARHAM, D
HASKIN, J
PENNONI, T
CORRIHER, B
MOORE, L
WALLS, W
WHITE, T
POORE, R
CHAMPION, R
701-232-6217
701-683-4806
701-880-8576
701-258-0870
701-293-0293
701-852-5649
OHIO
308-379-5329
402-854-3369
402-593-8183
402-564-5736
402-582-4726
308-436-3616
NEVADA
WILSON, F
BRUGGER, M
SHOUN, D
FARRINGTON, M
ELLISON, D
910-259-1862
910-822-1168
336-731-6081
828-726-8049
919-776-2894
704-385-9318
910-281-4921
704-873-1472
336-349-6801
336-982-4688
336-325-9939
828-874-1258
704-560-5446
252-442-2309
NORTH DAKOTA
NEBRASKA
763-434-0174
MISSISSIPPI
BARRINGTON, B
PATTERSON, R
BATTAYA, C
HERRICK, W
THOMPSON, B
BISHOP, M
RIST, M
THOMPSON, H
LAUGHLIN, J
REED, J
HILL, B
KOONCE, R
SMITH, F
HARBISON, P
GODFREY, M
KUCHTA, P
DAVES, E
ALLEN, B
LEWIS, D
MCFADDEN, J
BEAMAN, F
CHRESTMAN, P
MO-N
MO-O
MO-P
MO-R
MO-S
MO-T
MO-U
MO-W
MO-W2
MO-X
MO-XP
MO-Y
MO-Z
910-739-7369
336-854-0559
336-998-0863
910-293-7643
336-945-4031
704-563-6185
919-989-8232
252-752-4520
252-672-1767
919-387-7628
252-264-2407
910-346-4907
919-847-4151
336-861-7140
828-926-7896
919-732-7732
828-925-6646
423-727-5488
252-217-4022
910-868-4946
704-922-8600
704-660-5887
704-232-0631
828-649-1333
336-222-8575
828-464-9796
336-292-5439
828-245-5002
HURLEY, R
NOURSE, B
HALM, W
SADLER, W
SMITH, D
STANIONS, T
DURBIN, H
FRIESS, M
KNOTTS, D
GAJEWSKY, T
KINGSMILL, R
DENMAN, K
SMITH, D
SALAMON, T
DARNELL, P
GLYDEWELL, L
SWARTZ, J
BRAY, R
WILLEY, G
HANNING, L
CHELLIS, M
SPAFFORD, B
HENDERSON, V
TUCKER, T
BENJAMIN, R
LAWRENCE, D
PESTER, R
FRYE, G
WALLACE, E
LANDON, G
RICHARD, R
LEDSOME, C
WILSON, W
PETERSON, P
OTTO, C
LANGAN, J
DAY, R
CRAGER, K
VUNDERINK, T
BLACK, J
PHILLIPS, D
HUFFMAN, B
EBY, D
WHITMER, W
BEVENS, J
MCWILLIAMS, P
FLEMING, T
KOHLER, V
HOLMES, C
LAKE, C
STRAKA, T
RASEY, K
STADER, J
ELDER, R
RAHE, C
HAWKINS, J
WOOD, T
LITTERST, D
RICHARDS, B
937-698-4443
419-353-2522
812-926-2741
740-984-2297
419-756-9702
614-467-4524
614-866-6885
734-847-1294
740-446-7289
330-225-0070
440-392-9601
937-246-3221
440-353-9193
513-871-9072
740-992-0486
937-322-7156
440-933-5561
740-964-0216
740-824-4717
330-626-2686
937-678-9862
614-873-5709
216-581-3723
606-932-4928
330-276-5900
330-325-1031
937-434-3035
740-373-8853
937-773-6631
419-465-4172
330-343-2966
330-549-3859
419-636-4958
419-646-3481
937-376-2289
740-787-1557
937-492-0491
330-725-2044
740-993-2863
330-477-1827
740-474-1830
937-548-4305
419-618-5010
740-852-1923
330-630-0798
937-454-0206
419-738-6635
614-554-6708
419-289-3070
740-266-6321
740-387-7859
419-472-0633
740-654-8502
937-361-9599
740-397-1743
740-891-2091
440-358-9697
740-397-0312
OKLAHOMA
GRENINGER, R
STOW, J
WELDON, D
MILLS, W
DUNHAM, D
UPTERGROVE, B
KEPLER, J
NELSON, L
ANTHONY, T
THORNE, B
SHACKELFORD, J
COPELAND, A
918-272-9055
918-744-5883
918-333-3287
405-359-1994
580-762-6950
580-535-4402
405-794-4399
918-789-3328
580-223-9752
405-672-0663
405-392-3227
580-822-3538
OREGON
MCFARLAND, W
RITTER, D
HUNTER, M
CHOATE, B
MASHEK, R
MORRIS, D
541-259-4429
541-245-9553
541-912-3640
503-399-8352
503-650-6172
541-928-5614
PENNSYLVANIA
STONE, C
BURGESS, R
MCCLUN, J
DICE, L
RICE, D
LUFFY, S
SNYDER, C
LOVE, H
PETERS, D
814-652-6554
215-355-1378
717-733-1870
717-264-8863
724-452-5730
724-228-4809
814-571-3469
814-835-9423
570-764-1218
87
PA-I
PA-K
PA-L
PA-M
PA-N
PA-O
PA-P
PA-Q
PA-R
PA-S
PA-T
PA-U
PA-V
PA-W
PA-X
PA-Y
DUBOIS
DILLSBURG
ALLENTOWN
WILLIAMSPORT
MEADVILLE
SHELOCTA
PITTSBURGH
RUSSELL
SAYRE
ALTOONA
SOMERSET
MONROEVILLE
HANOVER
EVERETT
TUNKHANNOCK
QUAKERTOWN
HARTLE, D
BRETZ, D
NEWTON, B
THOMAS, G
EDDY, K
FULTON, D
FORBES, M
MCAULAY, J
MARKLE, A
HEFFELFINGER, J
LAVELY, P
CRAIG, B
MOTTER, D
STOCKENUS, G
RODGERS, R
ZIMMERMAN, W
814-938-7136
717-533-5879
215-257-3350
570-322-6976
724-253-3194
724-548-8237
412-221-0698
814-726-2466
570-888-6794
814-943-1392
814-288-2856
412-793-7151
717-226-3153
814-623-8007
570-587-2531
215-234-9239
RHODE ISLAND
D/D
RI-A
RI-B
PAWTUCKET
MIDDLETOWN
WARWICK
D/D
SC-A
SC-B
SC-C
SC-D
SC-E
SC-F
SC-G
SC-H
SC-I
SC-J
SC-L
SC-M
SC-N
SC-O
SC-P
SC-Q
SC-R
SC-S
SC-T
SC-U
EASLEY
ANDERSON
FLORENCE
BEAUFORT
COLUMBIA
GREENVILLE
EASLEY
CHARLESTON
YORK
CLEMSON
MYRTLE BEACH
LANCASTER
GREENWOOD
GAFFNEY
CHESTERFIELD
LEXINGTON
AIKEN
ORANGEBURG
NEWBERRY
GREER
SENECA
KNIGHT, L
FRANCO, J
GIULIANI, A
401-723-5959
401-847-4741
401-884-4230
SOUTH CAROLINA
BLACKSTON, C
WICKISER, G
HUGGINS, B
SPEARS, C
SANFORD, T
SAMMONS, J
GRIFFIS, H
TRULUCK, F
WOOD, J
GOODMAN, T
BRADEY, B
CARNES, P
COLLYER, R
WILLIAMS, C
HILL, J
JACKSON, R
CAMPBELL, A
ARTHUR, P
SUMMER, B
WILBORN, M
FRANKUM, W
864-269-3288
864-225-2518
803-816-4007
843-522-3502
803-735-1769
864-269-9566
864-834-0140
843-556-8545
803-684-9649
864-972-1224
843-650-7567
803-283-9615
864-443-2581
864-487-5928
843-623-7686
803-755-3816
803-649-0456
803-584-2579
803-924-2851
864-801-8422
864-985-0080
SOUTH DAKOTA
D/D
SD-A
SIOUX FALLS
SIOUX FALLS
LEHMAN, D
FORSHEY, W
CALHOUN
NASHVILLE
MARYVILLE
KNOXVILLE
KINGSPORT
CROSSVILLE
NASHVILLE
DYERSBURG
TALBOTT
TULLAHOMA
KODAK
FRANKLIN
BOLIVAR
JOHNSON CITY
DICKSON
LEBANON
LENOIR CITY
JACKSON
CLEVELAND
SPRINGFIELD
CLARKSVILLE
HUNTLAND
PORTLAND
KNOXVILLE
COVINGTON
COOKEVILLE
CHATTANOOGA
MEMPHIS
MURFREESBORO
COLUMBIA
LINER, J
HURT, B
HAMILTON, G
ROBERTS, D
ADKINS, L
BISE, S
MCKEE, J
MARTIN, J
MIRACLE, W
COBB, J
MCCOY, J
LAMBERT, A
RAY, W
YOUNG, R
LAIRD, W
MAYNOR, M
ROTTERS, H
WEBB, C
MCAMIS, T
WARFIELD, G
STREETMAN, P
RODEN, J
DORRIS, M
BROCK, D
WOODARD, G
SPAKES, R
SMITH, B
BREWINGTON, P
GALLOWAY, R
SMITHSON, J
423-336-5835
615-453-1508
865-982-7905
865-777-5400
423-288-6031
931-484-4876
615-832-4972
731-627-6275
865-828-8056
931-649-2059
865-933-1818
931-388-3249
731-658-2974
423-743-3824
731-584-0889
615-444-1453
865-376-7349
731-479-2167
423-479-6757
615-384-1872
931-358-9423
256-379-2685
615-325-6002
865-945-2212
731-635-7166
931-739-3866
423-490-2354
662-772-5942
615-893-0556
931-359-5549
TEXAS
D/D
TX-A
TX-A1
TX-A2
TX-B
TX-C
TX-D
TX-E
TX-F
TX-F2
TX-G
TX-G2
TX-H
TX-I
TX-J
TX-K
TX-K2
TX-L
TX-L2
TX-M
TX-M2
TX-N2
TX-O
TX-O2
TX-P
TX-R
TX-S
TX-S2
TX-T
TX-U
TX-U2
TX-V
TX-V2
TX-W
88
SAN ANTONIO
AMARILLO
EL PASO
LUBBOCK
MESQUITE
BAYTOWN
CONROE
WICHITA FALLS
MADISONVILLE
FORT WORTH
TOMBALL
FARMERSVILLE
SAN ANTONIO
MARSHALL
BEAUMONT
LA GRANGE
KERRVILLE
ANGLETON
NACOGDOCHES
ARLINGTON
SPRING
HUMBLE
AUSTIN
BROWNWOOD
GRANBURY
DALLAS/FORTWORTH
MAGNOLIA
LEAGUE CITY
KILLEEN
SPRING BRANCH
KELLER
RIO GRANDE VALLEY
VICTORIA
HOUSTON
SIMONICK, J
EARLY, W
BAKER, D
WHITE, R
POLHEMUS, P
CHERRY, R
ARNOLD, P
ATKINSON, J
WOOTEN, C
YANDELL, D
LEGARD, M
CHENEY, R
MACMASTER, B
CURRY, L
PARDEN, D
COOPER, R
STAHLNECKER, J
MAYO, A
WATSON, J
BURT, W
HARRIS, B
THACKER, M
HEENE, M
SIMMONS, D
PIETSCH, J
JONES, J
SWAIM, E
KOERBER, J
PETERSON, S
MILLER, T
MARSH, J
YARBOROUGH, G
MARTINEZ, R
SCHMITZ, B
210-497-0447
806-839-6145
915-585-1304
806-789-9094
469-682-2163
281-573-2384
936-539-5506
940-569-0919
936-348-6855
817-790-5114
281-550-5338
903-356-6450
210-520-3061
903-938-1408
409-994-3859
979-773-4077
830-864-4137
979-849-3147
936-560-3218
817-485-7405
936-539-1860
281-399-2469
512-288-2390
325-382-4469
817-578-2305
817-521-3491
979-826-9463
281-332-8829
254-220-4057
830-438-3806
214-274-3709
956-631-4033
361-573-1376
281-859-9229
WAXAHACHIE
CORPUS CHRISTI
HOUSTON
ODESSA
TYLER
DEER PARK
MCKINNEY
SIMS, S
MANSON, B
RIGELL, J
TERRELL, J
WILKS, G
WYSONG, L
MADDOX, O
972-878-6461
361-241-5086
713-983-0696
915-522-2286
903-569-3520
281-997-0664
469-247-1131
UTAH
D/D
UT-A
UT-B
UT-D
UT-H
UT-L
UT-M
HAUSER, B
ABBATICCHIO, C
OTT, T
BLISS, E
MCRAE, P
GLEASON, W
DUBOIS, D
LOGAN
ST GEORGE
PRICE
OREM
LAYTON
LOGAN
WEST JORDAN
435-752-0551
435-559-3056
435-613-9790
801-766-4774
801-731-6165
435-245-4776
801-280-7210
VERMONT
D/D
VT-A
VT-C
RUTLAND
RUTLAND
WILLISTON
D/D
VA-A
VA-A1
VA-B
VA-C
VA-D
VA-E
VA-F
VA-H
VA-I
VA-J
VA-K
VA-L
VA-M
VA-O
VA-P
VA-Q
VA-R
VA-U
VA-V
VA-W
VA-X
VA-Y
DALE CITY
SPRINGFIELD
STAFFORD
VIRGINIA BEACH
NEWPORT NEWS
RICHMOND
FREDERICKSBURG
WINCHESTER
ABINGDON
MANASSAS
SOUTH BOSTON
ROANOKE
CHESAPEAKE
RIDGEWAY
WILLIAMSBURG
CHARLOTTESVILLE
CLIFTON FORGE
HARRISONBURG
HANOVER
BEDFORD
CHESTER
SALEM
LEESBURG
EVANS, N
COYNE, J
MEUNIER, G
D/D
WA-A
WA-B
WA-C
WA-D
WA-E
WA-F
WA-G
WA-H
WA-I
WA-K
WA-L
WA-M
WA-N
WA-O
WA-P
WA-Q
WA-R
WA-S
WA-V
WA-W
WA-X
WA-Y
WA-Z
BREMERTON
SEATTLE
BREMERTON
EVERETT
ABERDEEN
BELLEVUE
TACOMA
GIG HARBOR
BELLINGHAM
OLYMPIA
WHITE SALMON
KENNEWICK
YAKIMA
SPOKANE
PORT ORCHARD
LONGVIEW
PUYALLUP
WALLA WALLA
EPHRATA
AUBURN
WENATCHEE
VANCOUVER
ENUMCLAW
CENTRALIA
802-773-9197
802-672-1992
802-893-6238
VIRGINIA
605-331-5651
605-261-0530
TENNESSEE
D/D
TN-A
TN-A2
TN-B
TN-C
TN-C2
TN-D
TN-D2
TN-F
TN-G
TN-G2
TN-H
TN-I
TN-J2
TN-K
TN-L
TN-M
TN-N
TN-O
TN-P
TN-Q
TN-R
TN-S
TN-T
TN-T2
TN-U
TN-V
TN-W2
TN-Y
TN-Z
TX-W2
TX-X
TX-X2
TX-Y
TX-Y2
TX-Z
TX-Z2
HASIAK, P
TAYLOR, K
BOBO, M
WESTON, D
BROOKS, M
NELMES, E
COMBS, G
RIFFEY, D
MCCAULEY, E
KARL, C
POOLE, P
BRENNAN, D
BROOKS, D
CLARK, R
DICKSON, J
CARR, R
PENDLETON, S
WARREN, W
MILLER, D
MILLER, M
BOWLES, J
MONTGOMERY, F
HEANUE, J
703-590-5712
703-730-6622
301-208-1355
757-463-4429
757-596-7943
804-748-3742
540-840-0394
540-335-5758
276-628-4091
703-369-2564
434-572-2084
540-297-7510
757-572-6655
276-632-7215
757-872-0690
540-967-0607
540-862-7124
540-377-6282
804-559-4857
540-857-0393
804-530-3397
540-254-2776
703-777-8422
WASHINGTON
MINOR, B
BOWMAN, T
CLARK, D
WELLS, H
HOPKINS, S
SPENCER, B
BAILEY, M
SCOTT, J
CALMAN, G
YARNELL, J
WATKINS, S
MESSINGER, M
WALLINGFORD, L
MCCOLLIM, T
SCRIVNER, J
JOHNSON, S
HOWE, C
CORN, J
LOPEZ, R
PARR, V
CHASE, N
FRERICHS, M
WEIKART, D
HUTCHINSON, S
360-373-7403
206-244-2442
360-275-5614
425-788-1734
360-249-4846
425-489-9786
253-848-0947
253-857-5970
360-631-2052
360-438-9765
541-298-1923
509-582-4560
509-865-7026
509-326-5486
360-275-8606
360-425-7956
253-445-7909
509-525-1304
509-765-7073
253-922-7497
509-662-9162
503-516-9940
206-915-8107
360-352-7813
WEST VIRGINIA
D/D
WV-A
WV-B
WV-C
WV-E
WV-F
WV-G
WV-H
WV-I
WV-J
WV-K
POCA
HEDGESVILLE
CLARKSBURG
HUNTINGTON
MOUNDSVILLE
KEYSER
BECKLEY
CHARLESTON
MORGANTOWN
PARKERSBURG
ELKINS
MOWRER, J
RAMSEY-JONES, R
BROADWATER, T
FULLER, D
ACKERMANN, M
BOYCE, R
BUCKNER, J
SKIDMORE, J
POMPILI, J
LINGER, S
GREGOIRE, W
304-755-9603
301-791-8176
304-265-0433
740-886-6460
740-676-1502
304-788-1061
304-872-5954
304-965-6196
304-296-8211
304-485-8888
304-636-4718
WISCONSIN
D/D
WI-A
WI-C
WI-D
WI-E
WI-F
WI-G
WI-H
WI-I
WI-J
WI-K
WI-M
WI-N
WI-O
WI-P
WI-Q
WI-S
WI-V
WI-X
WI-Z
IXONIA
JANESVILLE
FOND DU LAC
WI DELLS
BEAVER DAM
RACINE
MILWAUKEE
MADISON
SPRING GREEN
PLYMOUTH
WI RAPIDS
GREEN BAY
WAUKESHA
WEST SALEM
RHINELANDER
WAUSAU
MENOMONIE
APPLETON
CHIPPEWA FALLS
MARSHFIELD
HULTINE, M
920-261-7101
PIERCE, C
608-363-8700
LAUBER, J
920-907-6260
SCHUELLER, T
608-846-4667
SHARP, G
920-210-9153
RUNNING, B
262-639-7265
SCHATTSCHNEIDER, R
414-764-6077
HANSON, B
608-244-8958
FRIES, R
608-732-7299
TAYLOR, T
920-458-2327
GREENING, J
715-325-3777
HALLETT, I
920-432-6627
FLATOW, J
262-629-9421
HARE, R
608-783-1476
FLECHNER, M
715-453-8718
RESCH, D
715-627-0848
YESKE, M
715-986-2749
TRAXLER, M
920-731-0694
WEIBEL, R
715-577-8849
ZEIDLER, D
715-659-2353
WYOMING
D/D
WY-A
WY-B
WY-C
WY-D
WY-E
MILLS
GILLETTE
CHEYENNE
ROCK SPRINGS
CASPER
SHERIDAN
VALASEK, G
BOCK, G
HARVEY, K
VANDERSLOOT, R
KENT, B
FREY, G
307-266-4136
307-680-6780
307-630-6285
307-362-9206
307-472-1734
307-674-7122
WY-F
CODY
FLEMING, J
307-587-9705
CANADA
ALBERTA
D/D
AB-A
AB-B
AB-C
AB-D
AB-G
AB-L
ARDROSSAN
WOOLSEY, R
CALGARY
QUINLAN, B
EDMONTON
FOWELL, L
INNISFAIL
CHRISTENSEN, R
BROOKS MEDICINE HAT TAYLOR, J
BARRHEAD
VANDERBURG, K
LETHBRIDGE
BERES, R
D/D
BC-A
BC-C
BC-D
BC-G
BC-K
BC-P
BC-V
MAPLE RIDGE
VANCOUVER
CHILLIWACK
SURREY
KAMLOOPS
KELOWNA
PRINCE GEORGE
VICTORIA
MB-A
WINNIPEG
780-922-2670
403-271-5239
780-466-0097
403-340-3457
403-362-2598
780-674-5217
403-758-6427
BRITISH COLUMBIA
TUCKER, A
FORTIN, D
DUNMALL, B
WILLIAMS, C
ELLIOTT, K
PARROTT, G
SMITH, F
WILLIAMS, W
604-462-0822
604-329-4598
604-703-0498
604-434-6571
250-374-2583
250-860-0635
250-964-4833
250-386-7306
MANITOBA
ZILKOWSKY, B
204-895-1512
NEW BRUNSWICK
MITCHELL, E
JENNINGS, D
HOEKMAN, J
STEWART, T
D/D
NB-A
NB-M
NB-S
SAINT ANDREWS
MONCTON
MIRAMICHI
PENNFIELD
D/D
NL-A
NL-B
NL-T
SAINT JOHNS
SAINT JOHN’S
CARBONEAR
CLARENVILLE
D/D
NS-A
NS-C
NS-T
DEBERT
HALIFAX
SW NOVA
TRURO
D/D
ON-A
ON-B
ON-C
ON-D
ON-E
ON-F
ON-G
ON-H
ON-K
ON-M
ON-N
ON-O
ON-Q
ON-S
ON-T
ON-W
ON-X
ON-Y
FREELTON
CHATHAM
OTTAWA
DRAYTON
WHITBY/DURHAM
KITCHENER
ORLEANS
NIAGARA REGION
SAULT STE MARIE
KINGSTON
HAMILTON/HALTON
NORTH BAY
OWEN SOUND
QUINTE
LONDON
TIMMINS
WINDSOR
MUSKOKA
MISSISSAUGA
D/D
PE-A
MONTAGUE
MONTAGUE
QC-D
QC-Q
ST HUBERT
AUBE, R
VAUDREUIL/DORION HUNTER, P
SK-D
SK-E
SASKATOON
SWIFT CURRENT
D/D
YT-A
WHITEHORSE
WHITEHORSE
D/D
DK-A
DK-B
NAESTVED
ATTERUP
JYLLAND
D/D
EN-A
EN-B
NORTHFLEET
PETERBOROUGH
DERBYSHIRE
D/D
IS-A
REYKJAVIK
KEFLAVIK
IR-A
AKARTA
506-529-3316
506-532-1167
506-622-3373
506-755-6606
NEWFOUNDLAND
THORNE, R
OLFORD, C
GILL, D
PORTER, L
709-753-4166
709-364-7019
709-596-7828
709-466-4388
NOVA SCOTIA
DEVINE, M
MARTIN, R
WHEELANS, K
TUCKER, A
902-662-4082
902-678-1298
902-749-0905
902-662-2276
ONTARIO
CORNER, D
NELLIGAN, D
CONNORS, K
MILLS, G
PALLESKE, W
ECKERT, M
LEGER, C
BEAUDRY, J
SHAULE, L
ALDERSON, C
PERKIN, R
SANDULA, M
BARFOOT, B
HALLER, P
SAUNDERS, B
BELANGER, R
CHILCOTT, N
HAUCK, A
DE BRUIN, A
905-659-4424
519-692-3514
613-825-4557
519-824-9840
905-985-9064
519-462-2882
613-837-4864
905-892-7872
705-942-2436
613-379-9916
905-823-8286
705-663-2696
519-371-5990
613-966-1805
519-666-3376
705-360-1626
519-979-7283
705-646-1145
905-794-3210
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
KEARNEY, W
GILLIS, L
902-838-4718
902-888-2111
QUEBEC
450-349-6234
450-455-3805
SASKATCHEWAN
DAVIDSON, C
LIEN, R
306-382-0608
306-587-2681
YUKON TERRITORY
MCCUE, B
JONES, K
867-633-6383
867-668-7558
DENMARK
HANSEN, K
ANDERSEN, L
WINTHER, P
00-45-55774676
00-45-56714070
00-45-4057-1050
ENGLAND
DONOGHUE, P
01474 361 748
NOY, M
#441903695534
WILKES, B
011-44-1889-575044
ICELAND
ALEXANDERSSON, J 354-893-0171
EIRIKSSON, O
354-899-8007
INDONESIA
HAINIM, J
62-21-7262502
Wing World
NEW ZEALAND
NZ-A
CHRISTCHURCH
SCOTT, B
00-64-3-3833589
NO-A
NO-B
NO-C
NO-D
HAUGESUND
SOUTH EAST NORWAY
TRONDHEIM
TELEMARK
D/D
ANCON PANAMA
NORDRE FROGN
RISMYHR, T
00-47-52831025
00-47-99469199
00-47-72425678
00-47-35957492
SWEDEN
D/D
TOCKSFORS
HAUGLIE, L
+46 706280450
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NORWAY
D/D
FRIESTAD, T
KRINGLER, R
KROKAN, E
KITTILSEN, J
00-47-64939271
H A L L
Allen, Donald .................Fairfield, CA
Babin, Phillip .................Gonzales, LA
Brady, Gene ..................Pasadena, TX
Brady, Sarah .................Pasadena, TX
Carson, John ................Jacksonville, IL
Carter, Dave................Crystal Lake, IL
Dodd, Kacey ..................Gadsden, AL
Dodd, Josh.....................Gadsden, AL
Fisher, Steven.............Hutchinson, MN
Hewitt, David......................Mesa, AZ
Holton, Dean ................Louisburg, NC
Howell, Richard.......Albuquerque, NM
Humphrey, Robert .........Clarksville, AR
Hutchens, Jim ..........Pleasant View, TN
Hutchens, Shirrin .....Pleasant View, TN
Kephart, Richard ............Pensacola, FL
Knudtson, Ronald .........Mason City, IA
Knudtson, Karen...........Mason City, IA
SANCHEZ, A
O F
0-507-232-6640
F A M E
Kolaske, Neal .............Milwaukee, WI
Lantz, Charles ................Wooster, OH
Lear, Tom ........................Bidwell, OH
Legris, Mike .......................Bradley, IL
Lewis, Edward ...............Concord, NH
Lewis, Judith ..................Concord, NH
Lyman, B.J.. ...........Santa Barbara, CA
Lyman, Kit L..........Santa Barbara, CA
McNabb, Charles ......Springfield, MO
Michaud, Roberta ....Albuquerque, NM
Miller, Clifford.......Oklahoma City, OK
Mytinger, David .................Lenoir, NC
Panter, Jim.......................Canton, OH
Preston, John ................Jacksboro, TN
Rasmussen, Robert....Minneapolis, MN
Rasmussen, Delores ..Minneapolis, MN
Rennick, Bob .......Kings Mountain, NC
Roberts, Logan ...............Chandler, AZ
N E W
H A L L
O F
Sharp, Gaylord ..............Friesland, WI
Shrader, Robert...........San Antonio, FL
Simmons, William ..........Newbern, TN
Smith, Steven ........................York, SC
Smith, Bruce....................London, ON
Swanson, Lloyd .....Oklahoma City, OK
Taber, Frank ...........Port Orchard, WA
Taylor, John ...............Fountain Inn, SC
Thayer, Gary ............McDonough, GA
Townsley, Richard.............Mahomet, IL
Vaillancourt, Michael .........Epsom, NH
Waer, Allan, Sr...........Meshoppen, PA
White, Kirby ..................Burgoon, OH
Williams, Boyce......Holiday Island, AR
Wilson, Kerry .................Gadsden, AL
Wilson, Joyce .................Gadsden, AL
Zakrajsek, Martin ..........Richland, WA
H O N O R
Harold Huddlestun ....................................................Equality, IL
I N
M E M O R I A M
Darrel Brown
GWRRA #5170
Lady Lake, FL
David Comstock
GWRRA #11026
Hammond, TN
Dorothy Eastburn
GWRRA #255942
Laughlin, NV
James McMeekin
GWRRA #798
Lake City, IA
Jim Russell
GWRRA #51693
Saucier, MS
Peter, Boucher
GWRRA #228077
Clyo, GA
Francis Crockett
GWRRA #20230
Naples, FL
Louis (Breeze) Hoadley
GWRRA #84950
Denton, TX
Larry Miget
GWRRA #202283
O’Fallon, MO
Edwin Paul Sollars
GWRRA #49969
East Palo Alto, CA
Jerry Boudreau
GWRRA #27369
Bourbonnais, IL
R.D. Dunkin
GWRRA #253021
Bettendorf, IA
Wallace Hill
GWRRA #50913
Sabina, OH
Paul Miller
GWRRA #154431
Fox Lake, WI
Jim Terrell
GWRRA #30340
Central Point, OR
Louise Bowden
GWRRA #39348-01
Fruitland Park, FL
Harry “Skip” Dunlap
GWRRA #40324
Pensacola, FL
Nils Hofmann
GWRRA #10954
Montrose, CO
Gary Pickrell
GWRRA #134360
East Palestine, OH
Verlin Vaughn
GWRRA #197425
Amarillo, TX
Bennie Byrd
GWRRA #41621
Ft. Worth, TX
John Fredrickson
GWRRA #230676
Menomonie, WI
Karen Holloway
GWRRA #73785-01
South Bend, IN
Warren Pittman
GWRRA #594
West Palm Beach, FL
David E. Witzel
GWRRA #254368
Baytown, TX
Robert Cargile
GWRRA #3831-01
Spanaway, WA
Melvin Gimbert
GWRRA #17903
Ocoee, TN
Wayne Ketenheim
GWRRA #85525
Johnstown, PA
Gerald Ouelette
GWRRA #157657
Groveland, MA
Ralph Youmans
GWRRA #28816
Chittenango, NY
Garrett Coffey
GWRRA #5688
Charleston, WV
Paul Granger
GWRRA #144789
Fayetteville, NC
Jerry Kirian
GWRRA #117468
Sawyer, MI
Maurice Gene Roden
GWRRA #27026
Venice, FL
Donald Youtzy
GWRRA #27540
Van Wert, OH
August 2007
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GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS
( 8 0 0 )
8 4 3 - 9 4 6 0
T O
O R D E R
THEY’RE HERE!
“The GWRRA 3-IN-1
Jacket” Returns!
Medium weight liner zips inside lightweight shell. Reflective piping.
Embroidered logos and lettering. Great,
easily packed, dirt-shedding jackets!
BE SURE TO CHECK SIZING (below).
3061021 – Small (Size 38)........$180.00
3061022 – Med (Size 40).........$180.00
3061023 – Lg (Size 42) ............$180.00
3061024 – XL (Size 44) ............$180.00
3061021 – 2XL (Size 46) ..........$190.00
GWRRA 30th Anniversary Yearbook
Take a walk down Memory Lane with your own copy of the
GWRRA 30th Anniversary Yearbook. Browse the history of the
World’s Largest Single-Marque Motorcycle Association. Enjoy
44 pages of full-color photos—most submitted by Members just
like you! This is sure to be a collectible as we’re printing a
very small quantity, so be the first to order yours!
#4071001
$20.00
30th
Anniversary Pin
& Hanger Bars
Black and gold enamel
pin with loops to hang
hanger bars for each
30th Anniversary event
you attend! Two bayonet pins on back. Pin is
just $3.00! Hanger
bars (not shown) for Cedar City, Billings, St. Thomas
(ON), Sakskobing (DK), Nashville, Wing Ding 30.
Bars just $2.00.
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.
3051000
3051001
3051002
3051003
3051004
90
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Small .............................$25.00
Med ..............................$25.00
Lg .................................$25.00
XL .................................$25.00
2XL ...............................$25.00
GWRRA Plaques
Recognition plaques for someone special or for your local Chapter meeting
site. Engraved in solid wood with oak
or white marble finish. Order at (800)
843-9460 or at www.gwrra.org.
4061002 – Oak $20 plus s/h.
4061003 – White Marble $20 plus s/h.
Toll free phone orders
1-800-843-9460
In Phoenix 623-581-2500
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.
$2.00
PATCH-ACTIVE
$4.00 SEAL-AIRFORCE
$2.00
PATCH-RESERVE $4.00 SEAL-ARMY
PATCH-RETIRED
$4.00 SEAL-COASTGUARD $2.00
$2.00
PATCH-VETERANS $4.00 SEAL-MARINES
SEAL-NAVY
$2.00
Shipping Rates
If Subtotal is: Postage is: If Subtotal is: Postage is:
$0 - 9.99 ..............$4.00 $50.00 - 99.99 ...$10.95
$10.00 - 24.99 .....$5.95 $100.00 & Up ....$14.95
$25.00 - 49.99 .....$8.95
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.
Wing World
30th
Anniversary
Belt Buckle
Silver and gold-toned solid brass
belt buckle measures 3 1/2 inches wide. Black and white enamel
set off the gleaming metal finish.
Quantities limited, so order yours
right away!
4071000
$30.00
Griffin Logo
T-Shirts
EZ Air Gauge
From G.H. Meiser &
Company, a combination
air pressure gauge and
inflator. Works with Gold
Wing’s
on-board compressor, as
a stand-alone gauge or
with service station air
hoses. Permits viewing
pressure while inflating.
Bleed valve permits fine
pressure adjustment. Brass
fittings ensure a tight seal
and long service life.
4011001 $19.95
Here are two quick and easy ways to show off
GWRRA’s new Griffin Logo. Choose between the
white T-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.
Griffin Patch Red
4-inch vest patch........2031002 - 4”........$4.50
10-inch back patch ....2031003 - 10”....$10.00
Griffin Patch Black
4-inch vest patch........2031004 - 4”........$5.00
10-inch back patch ....2031005 - 10”....$12.00
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 19882000 GL1500’s
compressor.
White T-Shirt
3041012 - Md ....$15.00
3041013 - Lg......$15.00
3041014 - XL ......$15.00
3041015 - 2XL ....$16.00
Black T-Shirt
3041007 - Md......$15.00
3041008 - Lg .......$15.00
3041009- XL ........$15.00
3041010 - 2XL .....$16.00
3041011 - 3XL .....$17.00
GWRRA Flags & Banner
Make a professional impression by enhancing your gathering site or event with the new GWRRA fringed banner with
griffin logo. The sharp-looking gold and black colors stand
out on the crisp white background. The fabric is durable
100% nylon with silkscreen printing.
Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessory
hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use
with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor.
4011000 $12.95
EZ Air Combo
GWRRA Banner
4004002
GWRRA Seal Logo Antenna Flag 4041000
Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!
4011002 $29.95
EW!
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30th Anniversary
“Puzzle” Pin
!
NEW
This is the most unique set of pins
we’ve ever created! There’s an individual pin for each of GWRRA’s 30th
Anniversary Events, with flags and
location, and they fit together to form
the silhouette of a Gold Wing! Each
of the pins will be available at its
respective event. Attend all the events
and collect the whole set! (There are
even alternative pins for the Denmark
and Region K events since they’re
held at the same time!) Because the
location of Wing Ding 30 is still
undisclosed, we’ve blanked it out for
now—we’ll reveal it after opening ceremonies at Wing Ding 29 this July!
Wing Ding 30 pin will be shipped after July 4.
30th
Anniversary
T-Shirts
1071001 – Puzzle Pin -Utah - $2.00
1071002 – Puzzle Pin - Montana - $2.00
1071003 – Puzzle Pin - Canada- $2.00
3071000 - Sm - $8.00
3071001 - Md - $8.00
3071002 - Lg - $8.00
1071004 – Puzzle Pin -Denmark - $2.00
1071005 – Puzzle Pin -Tennessee - $2.00
1071006 – Wing Ding 30-?????? - $2.00
$55.00
$11.00
These 100% cotton Tshirts are very classy
and affordable too!
They’re all just $8 dollars, regardless of size!
They feature our blackand-gold GWRRA 30th
Anniversary logo on the
left front; the back is
without decoration. If
you’re attending any of
our 30th Anniversary
events this year, you’re sure to want one of your own!
3071003 - XL - $8.00
3071004 - 2XL - $8.00
3071005 - 3XL - $8.00
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August 2007
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readers’ rides
Do you have a good, clear photograph of your pride and joy? This section of Wing World is designed to show off as many bikes as possible. Give us information about your Gold Wing;
start with the basics of its year, model and color, then tell a little about what is special about your bike. Send your description and photos to:
Wing World Editorial Department, 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or via email to [email protected].
1993 GL1500A
“Because of our respective
careers—and the short riding season
in downeast Maine—my wife
Stephanie and I (Gilbert Larrabee,
GWRRA #103364, of Machias, Maine)
don’t get to ride much. But here is a
shot of our bike in the Starboard
District of Machiasport, Maine, with
our ever-present roadrunner,Wiley
Coyote, for whom we’ve since gotten
his own motorcycle vest, baseball cap,
and sunglasses.”
2005 GL1800
Aptly named the Silver Ghost, this Gold
Wing has spirited this 76-year-old (William
Kinard, GWRRA #217313, of Orlando, Florida)
safely from Florida to Alaska and back.This
photo was taken at a rest stop south of
Bellingham,Washington, by some friends who he
had met on the ferry from Hanes, Alaska. “I had
a wonderful trip, met wonderful people, and saw
some spectacular scenery. I was on the road for
80 days and traveled 12,238 miles,” he says.
1988 GL1500
“Here I am,” writes Hartmann P.
Magnusson of Skagafjovr, Iceland, “driving
in Northern Ireland with my dog Leo, a
Pomeranian. He liked it very well to take
a tour with me on the bike. Does anyone
know if I can can get a small helmet for
him? Good wishes to all!”
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2003 GL1800
While out riding his Gold
Wing, Eddie Baker, GWRRA
#183007, of Tuscaloosa,
Alabama came across this
Halloween display in the
old Alabama coal town of
West Blocton.
A member of the Elks
Lodge 810 put up the display,
featuring an old Ford pickup,
in front of his business.
2005 GL1800A
Rick & Liz Bush, GWRRA
#227685, of London, Ontario
proudly enjoy this GL1800.
The photo was taken on one
of Liz's favorite tours, along
the Loyalist Parkway Near
Kingston, Ontario. In this
photo, the Wing rests waiting
for the morning ferry at
Glenora, Ontario.
“It now has 41,000 kilometers of the greatest touring,
and our plans include seeing
the Blue Ridge Parkway this
summer,” say the Bushes.
August 2007
2003 GL1800
This photo overlooking
the Pacific Ocean was taken
of Brenda & Bill Ropp,
GWRRA #255195, of
Berrien Springs, Michigan,
and their Candy Red Gold
Wing by the host of the
bed-and-breakfast where
they stayed in Port Orford,
Oregon. Bill & Brenda were
on a 4,600-mile tour of the
Northwest that included
Wyoming, Idaho,Washington
and Oregon.
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F I N I S H I N G
T O U C H E S
CLOSE ENCOUNTER
By John H Blackburn • GWRRA #239651• Paintsville , Kentucky
R
elentless was the hungry nuthatch,
Near a windowsill of our home.
My Co-Rider had gone to the grocery...
Therefore, I watched it feed...alone!
"Hey, Mouse," I yelled! "Must you read aloud?"
"Solitude—I'm trying to find!"
The reluctant rodent kept on reading...
As if to pay me no mind.
Quiet and peaceful was the house.
But soon, a voice I did hear!
Curiosity soon overtook me...
For, it seemed to be getting nearer!
Grasping a potato, I threw it with might!
It splattered—just missing—by an ear!
With book in tow, away he ran!
Shouting, “I'll bring it back...next year!”
Searching throughout the structure...
Becoming startled in the kitchen...
Near a loaf of bread sat a robust mouse,
Reading my latest Wing World edition!
Time passed; gone recently, were my keys and helmet.
But alas, no need to worry about a thing...
At half past two—luck ran out for you-know-who.
Moments later...precious Felix...shut off the Wing! ●
Dixie Batt, the “better half” of Thomas & Dixie Batt, GWRRA #163465, of Winchester, Indiana, took this photo of a butterfly as it briefly alighted on their Wing when
they were touring at Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountain area of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan last August. Dixie used a Nikon Coolpix 4600 mini camera.
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