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F e a t u r e s
Travels with Dennis: Some Great Rides..............................................................................36
Saddlebag Recipes ....................................................................................................................40
Tractor Trailers:What You Can't See from the Driver's Seat ........................................42
Headlight On!: Profile of Teri Zimmer.................................................................................50
Marilyn's "Cancer Survivor's Tour".......................................................................................58
I n f o B y t e s
How to "Wing Ding": A First-Timer's Guide ....................................................................34
Special Bragging Rights: Jim & Brenda Pennington ...........................................................65
D E P A R T M E N T S
Advertisers Listing .............................................66
Another Point of View ......................................24
Association Leader Listing ...............................77
Cartoon................................................................66
Classifieds.............................................................75
Events....................................................................76
Executive Viewpoint .............................................7
Finishing Touches ................................................86
Golden Dealers ..................................................15
GWRRA Official Products...............................82
GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................64
Hall of Fame ........................................................81
In Memoriam.......................................................81
In the Zone............................................................4
Motorcycle Goodies..........................................72
News Briefs .........................................................26
NEW SHOWS! See
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February 2008
Northern Reflections ..........................................8
Product Previews ...............................................20
Readers’ Responses...........................................10
Readers’ Rides ....................................................84
Wing Ding 30 Application................................69
Wing Ding Housing ...........................................67
Wing Ding RV and Camping Sites..................68
Workbench..........................................................30
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F R I E N D S
Rich & Linda Fuller
(GWRRA #112438) of Delta,
Colorado, and their daughter and
son-in-law, Brian & René Severson
(GWRRA #200595) of Austin,
Colorado, paused on Molas Pass
to take this photo of their 2003
GL1800 and 1989 GL1500 in
the San Juan Mountains of
western Colorado.
S A F E T Y
A N D
CONTENTS
K N O W L E D G E
February 2008 • Volume 31 Issue 2
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In the Zone
Sharon Stanley • Editor • [email protected]
Technology or Silence? It'sYour Call
Recently, a Member wrote in to say
that he was sorry to read a "Product
Report" that seemed to advocate using
a cell phone while riding a motorcycle.
That sparked a memory in me of a similar letter from a different Member
about a year ago, when we ran a
"Product Report" on an earlier version
of the same brand of Bluetooth-enabled
headset. And that got me to thinking:
Where should we draw the line between
new technology and good, old-fashioned
‘peace and quiet’?”
must say that I, myself, am quite the purist
in regard to this issue: To me, silence is
golden, and even moreso as this world
careens faster and faster toward constant
communication.
The first time I truly realized this about
myself was eight years ago when I took lessons
to write a story on becoming a certified Scuba
diver. Had I not been assigned to write the
story, I might never have tried Scuba diving,
and I would have missed out on the singlemost favorite reason I enjoyed the sport—the
silence.
Sure, I learned it’s wonderful to be underwater with all the great plant life and fish and
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critters down there.And it’s neat to be able to
float. But the best part—for me anyway—was
the utter silence, making it possible for me to
enjoy and pay attention to the details of my
underwater expeditions. Heck, I even loved
the blurb-blurb and uuursh-huuursh sound of
my ventilator and the pounding of my own
heart in my ears.
Now, how does this analogy relate to riding a Wing, you may ask. Well, if you’re the
purist type of rider (or even just an occasional solo rider who turns off the radio), I think
you know. Personally, I most like to ride with
no radio on, no communications intercom, and
no cell phone receiver attached to my ear. Not
to say I never do, but my most favorite way to
ride is without all this technology.
I enjoy riding this way for the same reasons
I enjoy Scuba diving—I like utter silence
(something I found very difficult to do on a
Harley, by the way!). I like the way that silence
gives me the ability to enjoy and pay attention
to the details of my riding expedition that I
might otherwise miss: How those flowers at
the side of the highway are especially bright
red this year, or how that car next to me
makes a really weird whirring noise, or how I
never realized (while riding in the car) how
awesome that candy factory smells when I
drive by it.
These are just some of the “little things” I
believe we miss when we multi-task while riding. And, speaking strictly for myself, I don’t
want to miss these “little things.” To me,
they’re not little at all—they are one of my
favorite reasons for riding in the first place!
But I also believe this is an issue for each
rider to decide for him- or herself. When is
too much technology too distracting for you?
When does it take away from, rather than add
to, your enjoyment of your ride? There are
plenty of folks who really enjoy playing their
radio or chatting with other riders or speaking with someone on the phone while riding.
That is their choice, and my only advice to
them, of course, would be to make paying
attention to their riding their top priority.
Other than that, I defer to certified Rider
Education Instructors to address any specific
questions on rider safety while using optional
communications and entertainment equipment. Also, they should certainly be aware of,
and obey, any traffic law restricting use of that
equipment in the particular area in which
they’re riding.
For me, like I said, I’m a purist. And it's not
that my choice is necessarily better or worse
than any other Member’s choice—it just
means that I have to use hand signals when I
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want to pull over to eat!
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Wing World
A WORD FROM
YOUR EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Melissa Eason
Executive Director
[email protected]
hope everyone had a very Happy Holiday
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and is able to look forward to some relaxing time and to prepare for the coming rid-
ing season. (But, I also know many of you
diehards ride almost all year round, regardless
of how cold it is!)
I do, however, have a request of you at this
time: I hope you’ll join me in making 2008 a
great year at GWRRA. With regard to that,
Membership dues will also be $20 per year, for
now, and you will receive 50% off Wing Ding
registration and 10% off GWRRA Official
New and
Improved
Program
Products.
I know you probably think “Wow, what else
could we ask for?” Well, I have a solution for
that as well. When you join the New Life
Membership Program for the first time, you will
receive a Life Member Pin, 4" Patch and a 10"
here is a new thought to keep in mind.“We are
Rocker. (We know that it’s so difficult to take
listening. What is your solution?” Member
off patches and then add new ones, that we
Enhancement Division (MED) has been using this phrase for several
decided to make things as easy as possible for you and create the Life
months now, and I think it is one we can use for the Association as a
Rocker instead of a new 10" Patch.) The rockers will be for the top of
whole.
the back patch, and you can receive two of each item for a Family Life
And I have a new program to start for 2008 that goes along with that
Membership. Any additional pins or patches are available to be pur-
thought perfectly—one I hope you will be as excited about as I am—
chased.We will also have the rockers available in the Black and Gold for
because we are listening, and we have a solution.We are ready this year
those who prefer.
to kick off the new and improved Life Membership Program.
Thanks again to everyone for all your years of support and partici-
This program is available to all Gold Members and all Members who
pation with GWRRA. You have made many great memories for many
have been a part of our Family for 20 or more consecutive years. (Those
others, and me. It is great to be a part of GWRRA with so many won-
of you who took part in the original Life Membership Program will, of
derful people.
course, continue to do so without any changes.)
So with this new Program, and others, we’re off to a great start for
And we have added some exciting new benefits to this New Life
2008. Just remember that phrase and—any time you have someone
Membership Program of which you can take advantage.The new cost of
come to you with a concern—just let them know that, “We are listen-
the program is 50 % of the Individual Membership rates.That works out
ing.” And ask “What is your solution?”
to be just $22.50. (But since that is such an uneven amount, instead we
are just going to leave the rate at $20 per year for now!) Full Members
I’m headed to Greenville, South Carolina, in July, and I hope to see
you there.
will receive 50% off your Wing Ding registration, 20% off GWRRA
Enjoy the Ride,
Official Prodducts and 20% off Rescue Plus. For all of you Associate
—Melissa
Members who have supported us for 20 or more years, your
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February 2008
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Getting Older and
Other Interesting Tidbits
B y
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G o r d o n
M u r p h y
•
g m w i n g @ n f . s y m p a t i c o . c a
often heard my parents and those of the
Such was the case last summer for New
more elderly persuasion remark that time
Brunswick Chapter “A” GWRRA Members,
seems to pass by much more quickly as we
Jacques & Louise Sirois (GWRRA #90002).
Jacques and Louise are long-distance riders
get older.
While thinking the other day about how
who have attended every Wing Ding since
quickly the time has gone by since last winter,
1995. Last summer was to be no exception.
the words of those wise “older” people
They attended Wing Ding 29 in Billings,
seemed to jump out at me. Now, I don’t con-
Montana, and then continued west for a trip
sider myself as “old”—far from it. I just have
they will never forget.
Their journey started on June 23, 2007, and
enjoyed a few more birthdays than some of
ended on August 7, 2007. They were on the
you.
But it suddenly struck me that time seems
road for 46 days and travelled in two Canadian
to really fly these days. Does that mean I’m
provinces (New Brunswick and Ontario) 32
joining the ranks of those “older” people? I’m
U.S. states, travelling as far west as California,
not sure. But last summer flew by so quickly, it
and into Mexico, for a total of 20,679 kilome-
is hard to remember what we did. Of course,
younger set, which seems to have all the time
tres (12,924 miles) on their 2001 GL1800.And
that may be partly due to the fact that Elsie
in the world, winter will slowly drag along,
they had probably less than six hours of rain
and I did not take a major trip on the Wing last
with spring seemingly taking forever to arrive!
during the entire trip.They encountered tem-
year.Then, while as usual we enjoyed a number
What was that old saying we used to hear:
peratures ranging as low as 10 degrees Celsius
of wonderful autumn rides, before we knew it
“The older you get, the smarter you get!”
early winter had set in, necessitating putting
Might be something to that, after all.
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the Wing into hibernation for another few
to as high as 45 degress Celsius.
Jacques & Louise have now travelled in all
10 Canadian provinces, 49 of the U.S. states,
Most of us enjoy reading stories in Wing
and Mexico.What’s next? Canada’s Northwest
And now we’re moving along quite nicely
World about the motorcycle journeys taken by
Territories and Alaska, they say. When? Well,
in the current winter season.While some of us
many of our GWRRA Members to far and
you can find a day-by-day description of
might enjoy the winter period, I’m not one of
wide destinations throughout Canada and the
Jacques & Louise’s trip, along with many pho-
them. Of course, it is not terribly wise to wish
United States. Many of us who may have pre-
tos, at http://chaptera.fr.st.
one’s time away because every month that
viously visited some of the sites and locations
goes by means we are inexorably getting
described in those articles take some pleasure
Now, that was a trip! As I’ve indicated in
“longer in the tooth,” as the old saying goes.
in identifying with the authors the marvels of
previous columns, I would be pleased to
But, of course, winter for us means no riding
those sometimes historic and spectacular
receive your items of interest and you may be
for the long months ahead.
sites.
pleased to have it mentioned in this column.
months—way too long!
But, you know, maybe there’s a bright side
Some articles describe short trips and
to this issue for us “older” people. Since time
some describe long excursions that will forev-
seems to go by more quickly for us, spring will
er remain a valued chapter in their book of
be here before we know it. Meanwhile, for the
memories.
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Send your items and Newsletters to
[email protected].
Bon jour! ●
Wing World
Some Closing Thoughts on the
“10-Year Rule”
s I read the monthly Wing World and the
section titled “Golden Dealers,” I think
about the encounter I had with the local dealer about a tire that they had installed. When
I took my 1994 Wing back to have the tire
analyzed, the service counter informed me
that they do not work on bikes over 10 years
old.That leaves me with a question that doesn’t sit right with me. If I am out on the road,
miles from home, with a serious problem, and
call a dealer, as so many Members have done,
what will the answer be to my dilemma?
I get the feeling that I won’t ever have a
praise letter published in Wing World, as there
probably wouldn’t be one. I hate to sound so
sour, but what is a person to do? I guess I
would have to rely on the Gold Book and
hopefully find a Member who could step up
to the plate.
Ken Talbert
GWRRA #102392
Ocala, Florida
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A
ast summer my onboard air compressor
failed. I called three Honda dealerships to
schedule repairs. Two informed me that they
had a “10-year-rule” and the third agreed to
investigate the problem: 1) If I left my bike
without an appointment, they would fit it into
their schedule whenever! 2) If I paid $250 up
front (nonrefundable) for the inspection to
determine the cause of the problem.
Needless to say, my next Wing will NOT
be purchased from either of these dealers.
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To GWRRA, is there anything you can do
to help with this situation? [Please see Ed.
Note below.]
Harry A. McKinley
GWRRA #102548
Sun City, Arizona
[Ed. Note: Please refer to Executive Director,
Melissa Eason’s editorial last month, entitled
“New idea for the New Year” (p. 7, January 2008)
to learn how GWRRA is striving to assist
Members in locating dealer/repair shops that will
work on Gold Wings of all years, especially those
10 years and older.]
No “10-Year-Rule” Here!
would like to respond to a Member’s
unhappiness about dealers imposing a “10year rule” and “not working on Hondas that
are more than 10 years old” (as written to
you in the “Readers’ Responses” section of
the November issue of Wing World.)
This rule is NOT imposed by all dealers.
We at Two Brothers Powersports (located in
La Crosse,Wisconsin) are happy to work on
ANY and ALL years of Honda power sport
and power equipment products.
Though we DO have difficulty obtaining
parts for some of the older models, when this
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happens, we will work with the customer to
find parts on eBay, from salvage yards, or
from a number of other used part sources
we have available.
So please don’t assume all Honda dealers
impose this rule. We think Honda makes a
great product and the older models, with
proper maintenance, can be ridden safely and
reliably for many more years!
Rick George
Twobrotherspowersports.com
Glad, Because Wing World is My
Favorite Magazine
am always the first to complain about
things, but I must say I have been very quiet
for a long time.We used to get Wing World on
time here in South Africa, but the last year it
was erratic, getting it some months and
sometimes not at all. But if you were patient
enough, you would still get it eventually. That
seemed to be handled by someone from
Capetown.
Now, recently, I see it is handled by someone in Johannesburg and I got my Wing World
October issue much more quickly.
I am just so happy, as it is the only magazine I look forward to getting. As a Life
Member, I still have every magazine from
when I first joined GWRRA.
Thank you for your good work.
Stuart Farquharson
GWRRA #46560
Rosettenville, Rep. of South Africa
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Only So Many Letters in My
“Alphabet Soup”
would like to comment on the Guest
Commentary in the September 2007 issue
of Wing World (“What’s Your Alphabet Soup?”
p. 10).
Having been a Gold Wing Member intermittently, in one form or another (Associate
to solo Member), for a number of years, I read
the article about the Gold Book with interest.
I have used the Gold Book for everything
from finding a dealer to getting my tires
changed on my trip cross-country to learning
how to pick up my Valkyrie by myself (it really works!) and more. So I thought I understood what the author was trying to do when
he started talking about putting alphabet letters behind a person’s name but, frankly, I disagree. I currently choose not to have my
name published in the Book for personal reasons, and I don’t think I should be “judged” for
those reasons.
However, I do want to point out that,
while I do not have the capability to provide
tools, sleeping or tent space or a trailer, under
normal circumstances I can pick someone up
from one place and take them to a hotel, provide them with directions, get them to the
local dealer, and a myriad of other things.And
though I am delighted that the author can
provide all of those things that I cannot, I
don’t think he should refer to my resources
as just simply “chat.”
If someone has the ability to provide those
resources, that’s great, and it would benefit us
all for them to let us know—and I DO thank
the author for writing the article.
I would hope, though, that people understand that some of us have limitations and can
only do what we can.
Diane Racine
GWRRA #244542
Jacksonville, Florida
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Overwhelming Member Response
to a Prior Letter
[Ed. Note: Most often, an Editor’s Note is
placed after a letter, or letters, sent in from readers. But in this case, I felt it important to make a
comment before the letters listed.You may recall
that in last month’s issue of Wing World.
Howard Love wrote a letter entitled “Lost Identity
When I Added a Sidecar.” At the end of his letter,
I noted that “Wing World staff will refrain from
comment and await submissions by Members…”
I did so in order that GWRRA Members might
voice their opinions—free of any purported bias.
And not only were the influx of responses overwhelming, every one of them—as you’ll see—was
in support of trike and side car owners. GWRRA,
of course, has always maintained that—whether
or not your Gold Wing or Valkyrie has two wheels
or is triked, has a side car, etc. — you are, and will
always remain, a Member of the Association.]
Wing World
(Please see Ed. Note, bottom of page 12.)
I just want to say “Howard, I’m glad to
hear you ask the question, and the answer is
‘No. Your status could never change. You’re a
rider at heart!’” Right now, I have the two
wheels under me; one day I may have two
more towing behind me; and one day I might
have three right under me.You need to know
that you have family in Texas who are just glad
you still get to ride.
Ride on, my friend, and be proud you’re
part of a very big, extended family with
GWRRA—some with two, three, four or
more wheels with them. Enjoy as you ride
into the sunset.
Charles Bailey
GWRRA #192147
Crosby,Texas
enjoy reading the letters you receive at
Wing World. And one particular letter in the
January 2008 issue really struck a nerve with
me. Howard Love of New York wrote that he
felt he had lost his identity when he coupled
a sidecar to his 1990 SE. I don’t see how that
can be further from the truth!
Whether it’s a sidecar, trailer, or trike conversion, you’re still a Member of one of the
best organizations around—the Gold Wing
Road Riders Association. Fact is, Howard,
you’re more of a mainstream Member than
you think! We have a number of Members in
our local Chapter (PA-G in Erie, PA) who
have similar reasons for triking their bikes or
adding a sidecar. It’s an evolutionary thing. As
we get older, we learn to adapt to our changing abilities and needs. And GWRRA treasures every Member, regardless of how their
bike is configured.
No, Howard, you didn’t lose your identity.
And pay no attention to rumors you hear
about “real touring bikes.” After all, it’s not
really the Gold Wing that makes the Member,
it’s the Member who makes the Gold Wing!
Harry Love (are we related?)
GWRRA #155856
Erie, Pennsylvania
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Sibley, Iowa
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(Please see Ed. Note, bottom of page 12.)
thought Gold Wings were Gold Wings,
regardless of how many wheels they had!
Sure, they started out with only two, then
maybe someone added another to it to make
it a trike or put a side car on it. But in my opinion, if you have to add something to the two
wheels because of physical requirements, then
so be it, especially if you are not ready to give
up your riding enjoyment. I don’t see where it
makes any difference.
So, Howard, if you are in need of someone
to ride with, come on out and we can do some
sightseeing together. Regardless of how many
wheels you have, you will be welcomed here.
Cody Foster
GWRRA #131966
Casper, Wyoming
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n response to Howard Love’s “Lost Identity”
in the January 2008 issue: It is all about the
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person and the smile on their face while riding. Once a “Winger,” always a “Winger.”
It doesn’t matter how many wheels are
touching the ground. Howard’s status stays the
same with me!
Rob McIntosh
GWRRA #223460
Torrington, Wyoming
o answer Howard’s question about [his
Gold Wing with side car] “not being a real
Gold Wing touring bike,” I want him to know
I have belonged to GWRRA for 24 years and
have ridden a sidecar for 22 of those years.
I have never been treated badly nor told I
was not a real Gold Wing touring rider. In fact,
my Chapter has always treated me really well
and many have asked me to give rides to handicapped and senior citizens. And having my
sidecar made it possible for me to take all four
members of my family to many great places as
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my kids were growing up.
So I say to Howard, [Edited] “If you ever
feel anyone is treating you this way, look elsewhere, not all Members feel this way!”
I feel that sidecars are the greatest way to
get around, and I will have one till I can’t ride
anymore.
Ken Jauch
GWRRA #20769
Cincinnati, Ohio
am writing this letter in response to
Howard Love’s letter regarding losing status
of a Gold Wing by adding a sidecar.
My wife and I have been riding Gold Wings
for several years and have enjoyed every
minute it of it, whether we were by ourselves
or riding with our Chapter friends. In April of
2004, my wife had to have a knee replacement, which turned into a disaster. She had
complications after the surgery and ended up
with five surgeries in one year, just to get her
to the point where she could walk again.
Our GWRRA Chapter Z Indiana
Members were present throughout the entire
ordeal. She was left with a disability and I was
very proud of her when she got back on the
bike again so we could attend our Chapter
meeting. She had taken two rides on it when
I found out that she was afraid of being in an
accident, not due to my riding but for the fear
of having to go through more surgeries.
My thoughts turned to either triking the
bike or adding a sidecar, because neither she
nor I wanted to give up riding. With our
income cut in half, finances were a problem,
too, so we decided to go with a sidecar. We
bought a used sidecar and, with the help of a
few Chapter Members, we went to pick it up.
With their help, we installed it on the bike.
That was probably the best move I could
have made. The sidecar still isn’t painted to
match, but when we go for a ride, I can see
the smile on my wife’s face when people in
cars pass by us:They lean out the window and
give us the thumbs-up sign. She tells me it’s
like riding in a sports car nine inches off the
ground!
In answer to your question “Does your
status change?” No sir, it does NOT. In my
book, a Gold Wing is one of the finest touring
bikes around, no matter if it’s a trike or a sidecar. To us, there’s nothing better than a Gold
Wing and good GWRRA Members to help
each other through the bad times, as well as
being friends who’ll share the good times.
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Bob & Dianna Jennings
GWRRA #110591
Martinsville. Indiana
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Wing World
A s e l e c t i o n o f M e m b e r- w r i t t e n l e t t e r s s a l u t i n g e x c e l l e n t s e r v i c e .
Meskell Motorcycles
Limerick, Ireland
n a five-week trip through Ireland last
May, we had the most wonderful time in
Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland, Britain
and Wales on our 2003 GL1800 Gold Wing.
The people, the accommodations, the food,
and the roads left nothing to be desired. We
are very experienced long-trip travelers, and
we have never had a problem with our Gold
Wings. This is, until the battery went dead
overnight in Ennis, Ireland.
Automobile Association (which recognizes
our AAA) jumped our battery to start us, and
we were directed to Meskell Motorcycles,
Dublin Road, Limerick, Ireland (Telephone
+353 61 337256) who, by the way, is a Honda
dealer.
Below is the letter we sent to Mike
Meskell at Meskell Motorycles, thanking him
for outstanding assistance and service. We
would recommend him to be written up as a
Golden Dealer in the Wing World magazine so
all our Members can be aware of this great
Honda dealer when travelling in Ireland.
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“Last May 23, 2007, we experienced a
dead battery in Ennis and were assisted by
Patrick O’Callaghan of AA and directed to
your establishment in Limerick. When we
arrived, your immediate attention to our problem, which was a dead battery, was handled by
you in an efficient, businesslike and friendly
manner. You sold us a new battery and made
sure it was charged sufficiently to get us on
our way with the least amount of delay. Thank
you for your service. I feel the price you
charged was more than fair due to the circumstances. I have recommended your establishment for the “Golden Dealers” section of Wing
World magazine. As you are aware, Wing
World is the voice for GWRRA, which has
approximately 75,000 or more worldwide
Members. Thanks again.”
Bernard Lotzkar
GWRRA #136509
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
lose oil out of the back of our 2003 Gold
Wing just east of Albuquerque.After a recommendation from Richard Almeter, fellow
winger and helpful resident of Albuquerque,
we decided to limp in to Albuquerque and
take our Gold Wing to R&S Honda.
Thank goodness for a dealership that was
open on a Monday! R&S Honda accepted the
bike first thing Monday morning and, by
Monday afternoon, had diagnosed the problem, ordered the parts to be shipped
overnight, and told us the bike should be ready
by Tuesday afternoon. We were relieved to
learn our trip west would lose only three days
instead of ruining the entire trip.
With the news, we were able to relax and
enjoy the beautiful city of Albuquerque. We
rented a car and rode up to Sandia Peak, realizing we would do it again on the Gold Wing
as soon as we got it back! It is one of those
roads you must do on a motorcycle!
Jack McSparren and his department were
very professional, and even more patient with
us as we continually called to check on the
progress of the repairs. They understood the
distress of having your motorcycle break
down while on vacation and did their ultimate
best to have us safely on the road as soon as
possible. We had already returned the rental
car on Tuesday afternoon when Jack let us
know the bike was ready.
We had planned to call a cab to take us to
the dealership, but Jack offered to send a vehicle to pick us up, as we were only a couple of
miles away.The problems diagnosed were cov-
ered under warranty, and we left the dealership paying only the $27.79 in overnight shipping costs.
We appreciate the fast, courteous, and
thorough service provided and were excited
to be able to complete our vacation.We made
the remainder of the trip with no problems,
even hitting the 100,000-mile mark while on
the road.
R&S Honda of Albuquerque has built a
dealership to be proud of, one that considers
family (as we of the Honda world consider
one another), safety, and meticulous attention
to detail as most important. Thank you Jack
McSparren and R&S Honda!
Mike & Kelly Kennedy
GWRRA #155433
Spring,Texas
Buffington and Son
(Amerideck Distributor)
Spring Grove, Pennsylvania
he summer of 2007’s Wing Ding 29 and
the name Jim Buffington will be one to
remember for my sister and me.
I prepared the bike, a 2005 Wing, for the
trip with a visit to our local service shop for a
check-up, new fluids, and a new set of tires. My
buddy Warren and I, with our Co-riders,
departed the Vancouver, British Columbia area
on the first leg of our ride to Billings, Montana.
After a leisurely three-day run, we arrived
in Billings prepared for our first Wing Ding.
After spending a lot of enjoyable time on-site,
and taking a few side trips to view some of the
attractions in the Billings area, I decided to
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ear Wing World magazine, we’d like to
applaud the service department of R&S
Honda in Albuquerque, New Mexico, especially Jack McSparren, for the help we received
the week of July 22, 2007.
We were on the second day of our longawaited trip west to the Grand Canyon,
Colorado, and Yellowstone when we began to
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take one last trip to the site to acquire some
more goodies.
Time was going to be critical because of
the LoneStar concert that evening, and we
were to leave the next morning on the return
trip to Vancouver, missing the Closing
Ceremonies. Warren and I booted for a final
run to get more goodies. On the way back to
our hotel, I experienced a few exciting
moments when my rear tire decided it didn’t
need to hold air under pressure anymore and
went flat at 65 mph.
Thanks to the excellent handling built into
the Wing, a disaster was averted and I was
able to guide the bike to the shoulder safely
amid a chorus of auto horns blaring as I traversed the lanes to safety. Unfortunately,
Warren had been leading the way back and
didn’t immediately notice my departure.While
I was contemplating my misfortune by the
side of the road, a number of people on Wings
stopped to see if they could help. One offered
an air pump but the tire refused to cooperate,
so they departed with my thanks.Then another stopped with a cell phone, and I was able
to arrange for a tow.
It would be 2-3 hours before the tow
would be able to help, and while I was waiting
Warren returned but was unable to help.
There was nothing to do but wait. While
Warren was leaving, a pickup pulled over and
offered some assistance, but I told him a tow
was coming. He said his name was Jim
Buffington, and he left his cell number and
instructions to call him in the morning. He
said he would come by, load up the wounded
Wing, and take us to the tire changing team
on-site. I said thanks and asked if he was sure
he would have time. “Absolutely,” was his
answer.Then he departed to have supper with
his crew.
The following morning, about 7 a.m., I
called his cell number to see if and when he
would be able to help with the Wing. Thirty
minutes later, the Wing was on the road to
repair. Being an exhibiter, Jim Buffington was
able to get me right up to the tire changing
line just before they opened for business, putting me number one in line. Jim asked me to
come by when it was finished to let him know
how it went.
They (the tire changing crew) very graciously took me in as number one and, 40
minutes later, I was completely outfitted with
a new balanced, installed tire. I strolled over
to Jim’s exhibit to let him know all was well
and to ask how I could repay him for his help.
All he would accept was a thank-you.
Jim Buffington of Buffington and Son of
Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, certainly demonstrated the finest example of what Wing Ding
is all about and turned what could have been
a disaster for us into another fine memory.
Thanks Jim.
Bob Buchanan
GWWRA #172425
Delta, BC, Canada
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Wing World
Action Motor Sports
Idaho Falls, Idaho
am writing this in response to our Gold
Wing breaking down on our way home from
the Wing Ding in Billings, Montana. We were
just 15 miles out of Idaho Falls, Idaho, when we
lost all electrical on our Gold Wing.
Fortunately there were three other bikes
of friends with us and, after the guys put their
heads together, they decided it had something
to do either with the battery or the alternator.
The fuses for the lights and radio were
taken out because of the drain it put on the
system, and it started up again and we made it
into Idaho Falls.We were trying for the Action
Motor Sports Honda dealership, but were shy
a block away of making it. One of our friends
took my husband on the back of his bike, leaving us girls behind.
In a matter of minutes, three guys came
back in a pickup following my husband and our
friend back to where we were. They put on a
battery charger to get it started, but it had to
stay on the bike, so there wasn’t a place for
me to ride.
The three angels of mercy let me ride back
with them in their pickup and, once back at
the dealership, all of us were treated like royalty. We were starving because we hadn’t
eaten that morning, so one of the guys, (so
sorry we didn’t get anyone’s name) asked one
of the gals that works there the name of the
restaurant she always goes to for great food.
She told him, and he gave us directions on
how to get there. But we had a slight problem;
my husband and I were without any transportation. This gentleman said “That isn’t a
problem,” and took a motorcycle off the
showroom floor for us to ride to have our
breakfast.
We had a wonderful breakfast and, when
we returned back to the dealership, our bike
was done, and the brushes on the alternator
were replaced.We were all amazed as to how
quickly everyone responded to our dilemma
and how very nice everyone was to us.
We feel that people who go that extra mile
should be recognized.And everyone who goes
through Idaho Falls, Idaho, should stop in at
the Action Motor Sports dealership, say hi, and
let them know how appreciative we
Goldwingers are of great service and fantastic
hospitality.
Linda & Ken Stark
GWRRA #253099
Groveland, California
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Heritage Honda
Maysville, Kentucky
have to write and give credit to a great
Honda dealer. Heritage Honda of Maysville,
Kentucky, is one super dealer with excellent
management and staff. My experience with
them goes back a year, when they were Honda
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of Flemingsburg in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. I
got an excellent price on a 2006 Honda Gold
Wing and received an excellent trade-in on
my trusty ride of 18 years, a 1988 Beige
GL1500 with 154,000 miles on the clock.
On March 29, 2007, almost a year after
buying the 2006, I needed new tires. Right at
13,000 miles, the wear bags were showing, so
I called Charley Applegate at Heritage and
made an appointment for the new shoes. I
arrived promptly at 9 a.m., and they took me
right in. While they were putting on the new
tires, at a really good price, I visited with
Christie and arranged for a renewal on my
motorcycle insurance at a savings of $40 over
the estimated renewal fee from my other
agent. At 10 a.m., I had new tires and new
insurance and I was back on the road to
Ashland.Talk about fast service!
On the evening of June 8, I put my Gold
Wing up on the motorcycle lift to air up the
tires, as I had a Poker Run/Fun Day to attend
at WV-C in Huntington. The front was down
by about 1-2 pounds, but the rear was at 20
psi. What, 20 psi? So I put the air to the tire,
but it did not go up any. Since it was on the lift,
I rotated the rear tire and found the tell-tale
shiny nail head, squirted the spot with Windex
and, sure enough, there were the bubbles. I
had it on the lift, so I decided to take the rear
wheel off the bike but, not being all that
mechanically inclined, I had to call for help. Jim
Wheeler, another KY-D Chapter Member put
down the TV remote and came to the rescue
of this old man (I am now 70). Jim took the
tire off, instructed me in what to do to put it
back on when it was fixed (as they were going
for a ride the next day), and even set my
torque wrench to the correct setting.
Saturday morning, June 9, away I went
bright and early from Ashland to Maysville to
have the tire fixed or replaced. Being one of
those early risers, I was away around 6:30 a.m.,
thinking I’d have to wait until they (Heritage
Honda) opened. But to my surprise when I
arrived almost an hour before business hours,
Charley Applegate was there catching up on
some paperwork.
I explained the problem, and a good 30
minutes before opening time, I had a new tire.
Charley even rounded up some items I had on
order and, of course after paying him, I was on
the way back home. Now that is customer
service.
To finish the story, when I got home, I was
able to reinstall the rear wheel with Jim’s
excellent instruction, and attend the poker
run.
Green Stewart
GWRRA #47491
Ashland, Kentucky
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DIAMOND GUSSET JEANS BLUE BUTTON FLY
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ALASKA LEATHER’S HELMET HITCH
Also known as Cord-OnBlue, this was originally
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GLO GLOV’S REFLECTIVE GLOVE
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Lynette Warneke Gray, a former policeman’s wife and rider, invented a reflective glove that is very effective as a compact, high visibility
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The Glo Glov™ can be seen up to 1/4 mile at night. These gloves are
very powerful in aiding in saving injury and lives. “It just makes good
common sense” states Warneke Gray.
Glo Glovs are very effective for motorcyclists, as they are visible in
a large radius, giving greater protection from the front and both sides of
the rider. In fact, here is what Lou Murkowski, GWRRA’s WA-F
Chapter Director from Tacoma, Washington, had to say about them:
“Motorcycle visibility (day or night) is clearly enhanced when Glo
Glovs are worn by both the driver and passenger.These gloves should
be a vital part of rider education and safety awareness programs. As a
Glo Glov wearer myself, I am pleased to endorse and promote this
fine product!”
And they are very stretchable when needed, like when worn over
winter gloves, or great just by themselves. The latest style, the Sport Glo
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GENE’S GALLERY PRESENTS THE ENTIRE LINE OF HONDA
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Gene’s Gallery is always on the lookout for great deals and we found
another one! Gene’s Gallery purchased the entire line of Honda
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The Hondaline Gold Wing
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The regular price on the Millennium Jacket was $139.99, but Gene’s
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from one hook-up. These gloves are less bulky than any other brands as
well as waterproof. Heated transfer is superb and the water resistant
mini controller simply clips to the top of the glove out of the way. Here
at Wingstuff.com, we tested these and were so impressed with both the
quality, comfort and performance of these gloves above anything else on
the market. Synergy heated gloves easily hook up to any 12v power
source.
Synergy Electric Heated Jacket Liner with Heated Collar and
Temperature Control – Here’s another electric clothing item that will
change your life if you ever ride your motorcycle in cold weather. Easily
operates from any 12v supply source and can be worn comfortably
underneath any garment due to the No-Bulk design. Just like the electric
gloves we tested, these heated electric jacket liners are so comfortable,
yet heated by infrared carbon fiber heating elements that are so soft and
flexible, they will not interfere with the fit of your outer clothing. The
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jacket or protective riding apparel. Includes a mini temperature
controller and V-connector to allow adding any of the other Synergy
electric heated apparel to be added at any time without extra wiring or
hook-ups.
Synergy Motorcycle Electric Heated Vest With or Without
Heated Collar and Temperature Control – This is one of the most
popular heated clothing items of all time that can be worn both on or off
the motorcycle. Great looking all by itself, this electric vest includes the
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Wingstuff.com currently has good inventory on most of these exciting new electric clothing, with more inventory arriving daily. This could
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For more information, visit www.wingstuff.com or call (800) 2604050.
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CB Antenna..................SH6610604..............................$101.60
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Passenger Controller ....SH6610612..............................$115.85
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Heated Grips................SH7393119..............................$227.95
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Chrome Rear Board Covers..SH6652325................................$41.75
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Chrome Fender Rail ....SH6652408..............................$103.50
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Terry Schroader with Mom Catherine Schroader
Terry’s New 2008 Gold Wing Package #3
“Insurance Scores”:
What Every Rider Needs to Know
B y To m m y R e n k e n • G W R R A # 1 3 3 4 2 2 • A r l i n g t o n , Te x a s
his is in response to the letter entitled “Increased Insurance
Premiums” in the “Readers’ Responses” section (p. 8) of the
October 2007 issue of Wing World.
First, here’s my disclaimer: I do not work in the insurance industry, nor
am I related to anyone who does work in the insurance industry. The information contained in this article is based on my research into the subject of insurance score and what that score has meant to my insurance
premiums. My goal is to peak your interest in this subject by passing on
some knowledge. Hopefully it will help you to know some of the
important questions you should ask next time you talk in to your insurance agent.
Kim, your insurance rates have gone up due to your “credit-based
insurance risk assessment score,” or “insurance score” for short.Yes, I
said insurance score! By state law (at least in the state of Texas), the
amount of credit activity does not go against your credit score. But
there is no state law that says the amount of credit activity cannot go
against your insurance score, since it is a relatively new thing in the insurance industry.
It is relatively new, as I found out about it last November when my
motorcycle premiums went up also. Let me tell you what I found out,
and maybe it will help others in understanding what is going on.
Like you said, your insurance score is a rating against your credit
activity; but there’s more, let me explain.Your insurance score is a rating system which goes from A to E, with “A” as the best rating, which
means you get the best rate, and “E” as the worst and, yes, you guessed
it, you get the worst rate.
Last year when I found this out, it took me a couple of weeks to get
my emotions in check before I was able to start asking intelligent questions. As I stated earlier, the rating from your insurance score determines the rate of your premiums. But the problem is, I have not been
able to find anyone to talk to who knows what takes you from a rating
of “A” to “B” to “C” to “D” to “E.”
Now, as to what affects your insurance score? Yes, your credit activity does. So what makes up your credit activity? Well anything that has
to do with your credit history.
There are approximately 113 different items dealing with your credit that will affect your insurance score. For example, the number of
credit cards you have, credit cards that have high credit limits, late payments, not making any payments, inquiries from other credit card companies—such as all those pre-approved ones you get in the mail. Also
the length of time accounts have been opened, number of bank revolving accounts, debt-to-credit limit ratio, etc., etc., etc. (If you would like
a full listing and explanation of these, you can go to the following website: www.choicetrust.com.)
What can you do about it, well not much for last year I’m sorry to
say; but here are some suggestions as to what you can do for this year.
To start with, get a copy of your credit report and see how may open
accounts you have.Then decide how many you really need. Pay off and
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close as many as you can and keep open only those which you deem
important. (Here again, though, we are flying blind, as I haven’t yet found
what the magic number is to keep you in the insurance score of “A.”)
Next, for the credit card accounts that are open, check and see
what the credit balance is, the lower the better of course.This will be
a personal decision on your part, of course, but do remember that the
debt-to-credit limit ratio has to be within some “magic number.” Also,
take advantage of those “OPT OUT” numbers so you can limit the
amount of credit activity that others generate (and that you may not
have requested nor have any control over).
How does Choice Trust fit into the picture? Choice Trust is apparently a third party that collects information about you from the three
credit reporting agencies. I’m not in the insurance business, so I don’t
know exactly what the underwriters do, all I know from talking to some
underwriters is that they apparently rely heavily on the report that
comes from that company. From my research—and I must stress that
this is just my research—it appears that if you have a high debt-to-credit limit ratio, you are considered a “high debt risk,” which means you are
a “high risk customer,” which relates to being “a high risk of not paying
your bills.” Thus, you are given a high insurance score.
And it appears that it does not matter how well you manage your
debt. If you have high credit limits on credit cards, that can be a type of
“high risk.” In other words, you may “get more debt than you can pay
off.” Thus, having high balances on your credit cards apparently also
makes you a “high risk person.” This again, is just my interpretation of
the information I found; others may interpret it differently.
The sad part about this is that after I found out all of this information, I had to educate MY insurance agents about it; they had no clue.
And here’s the rub: It’s up to the individual insurance company to
decide whether or not they want to grandfather their existing customers so that they don’t get caught up in the insurance score rating
system!
I am just like Kim, I am with a large insurance company that did not
grandfather their customers. But after checking around for lower rates,
my existing insurance company was still lower by far, which means I had
to bite the bullet for last year and pay the increased premiums.
I’m hoping this year’s premiums will be lowered. If not, it will be
another trip or two around the insurance score tree!
And here’s another sad point to ponder. If there is a question pertaining to your credit report, there is a form to fill out to contest it and
a number to call. If there is a question pertaining to your insurance score,
apparently there’s no form to fill out and no one to call, or at least that’s
how it was last year.
Hope this limited information was of help to other riders.
Remember, keep on top of this insurance score thing and do your
homework on it.
And thank you for letting me vent; I feel better now.And I think I’m
gonna put this all aside for a moment and just go for a ride!
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New Chapter Chartered!
GWRRA welcomes the following new Chapter to our family!
• Chapter ND-R of Dickinson, North Dakota, led by Chapter
Director Larry Gjerstad.
Wing World Corrections
—On page 47 of the January issue of Wing World, the byline for
“Get Safe: Being Selfish about Protection” states that Lance & Elise
Lowery, the authors, are Region A Rider Educators. In fact, Ron Lantz
(who was awarded “Educator of the Year” at Wing Ding 29) is the Sr.
Region A Rider Educator; Lance & Elise are that Region’s Chapter
FL-1W Rider Educators. Our apologies to both parties.
—On page 62 of the December issue of Wing World, a portion of
the text was mistakenly removed during the editing process.The sentence “When I joined I-40 (Route 66) east of Knoxville…” is incorrect and should have read “When I joined I-40 (which eventually
meets up with Route 66) east of Knoxville…”. Headed westward, I40, in fact, does not meet up with Route 66 until about Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma.
Don’t Forget to Send In Those Shop Referrals!
As Executive Director Melissa Eason pointed out in her editorial
in the January issue of Wing World, GWRRA is developing a Membersubmitted motorcycle dealer/repair shop list for all that work on
Wings, especially ones older than 10 years.
Please submit the following information to motorcycleshops
@gwrra.org:
• Name of dealer/repair shop
• Address of dealer/repair shop
• Phone number of dealer/repair shop
• What models and years of Wings they work on
• The dealer/repair shop’s email address and/or website, if they
have one
First New England Districts Rally in Vermont
This July 17-19, 2008, join a
combined rally of Maine, New
Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode
Island, Massachusetts and
Vermont in Rutland, Vermont.
This first New England Districts
Rally in Vermont will be a “Don’t
Miss” event, as Vermont has
some of the best motorcycle
riding in the entire U.S.! And the rally will include sunrise guided tours
each morning and great scenic day rides.
For more information, contact Vermont District Directors Nate &
Linda Evans at (802) 773-9197 or [email protected]. or register
online at www.newenglandrally.org.
Cyclemax Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Located in Valley City, Ohio, Cyclemax is celebrating its fifth
anniversary.
Like many other businesses today, they started out in a garage and
continued to grow to the point they are today, filling a 7,000-sqarefoot building.
Cyclemax has been specializing in Gold Wing parts and accessories,and is able to get products from all of the big-name manufacturers as well as many smaller manufacturers that are not as well
known.This gives the company the ability to provide their customers
with a wide variety of items.They even produce a couple of their own
items which are not found anywhere else.
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In addition to passing on their volume discounts to the customer,
they make sure that everything on the website is in stock at all times.
If an item is out of stock or backordered, it gets removed from the
website immediately until it is back in stock. This practice keeps the
customer from having to call to check inventory.
Cyclemax invites GWRRA Members to check out its easy-to-use
online store at www.cyclemaxohio.com.
EnerSys® Launches Re-Branding of its ODYSSEY™
Batteries Line
EnerSys® recently introduced a new branding initiative for its ODYSSEY™
Batteries product line.
EnerSys now will market its
ODYSSEY Batteries under
four segments: automotive/
light tactical vehicle (LTV),
heavy
duty/commercial,
powersports and marine.
The most visible sign of the new ODYSSEY Batteries branding initiative will be reflected in the battery’s plaque designs. All ODYSSEY
Batteries will have a unified plaque design along with a specific segment indication.
“We wanted to unify the identity of our various battery products
under the ODYSSEY Battery brand,” said Dana Kowalski, marketing
communications supervisor for EnerSys.“ODYSSEY Batteries cover a
wide range of applications. By establishing one unified identity for the
application segments, we can better communicate our full ODYSSEY
Battery product line to our customers.”
Tach Agency Now Offers Affordable,
Full Coverage Motorcycle Insurance
The owners of Classic Automobile Insurance Agency, begun in
1992 with a focus on affordable coverage and that offers optimal coverage for classic and collector cars, announced in December the
development of a new agency specializing in motorcycle and recreation vehicle insurance programs. Tach Agency offers full coverage
insurance designed specifically for the motorcycle enthusiast at
affordable rates.
“Tach Agency is a company that fully insures customers who own
motorcycle or other recreation vehicles,” said Dan Yagodnik, president of Classic Automobile Insurance Agency and Tach Agency.
Although covering the actual bike and driver is ultimately the goal,
Tach Agency says its programs are unique in providing coverage for a
wide range of additional options, including replacement cost, accessories,
cycle safety apparel, travel loss reimbursement and trike conversions.
Many basic policies available today, Tach Agency says, protect the
basic bike and the driver at affordable rates. However, should a loss
occur, such policies don’t cover additional costs that many riders
work hard to accumulate and perfect for their lifestyle and hobby.
“We know motorcycle enthusiasts need more than just coverage
for the basic bike. The program provides peace of mind for the customers’ safety and the security of their investment,” added Yagodnik.
Tach Agency delivers risk-specific rating, broad coverage and discounts for all bike types including off-road ATVs, scooters, high performance bikes and custom bikes.Tach Agency offers liability only policies and liability limits up to $100,000/$300,000 for nearly any driving
record.
For more information on Tach Agency or the motorcycle insurance program, please go to www.tachagency.com or call (800) 6364580.
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Te c h n i c a l Q u e s t i o n s a n d A n s w e r s a b o u t G o l d W i n g s a n d Va l k y r i e s
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
ARIZONA
ARIZONA
Southwest
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Trikes
16251
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Rd.
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#3
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ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS
Arkansas
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Trike
Clarksville,
Clarksville, AR
AR
(800)
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919-8861 Pin
Pin #99
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COLORADO
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FLORIDA
FLORIDA
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Trike of
of Daytona
Daytona
Daytona
Daytona Beach,
Beach, FL
FL
(386)
(386) 255-1999
255-1999
www.motortrike.com
www.motortrike.com
NEBRASKA
NEBRASKA
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Motor Trike
Trike Central
Central
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NEVADA
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Trike of
of Las
Las Vegas
Vegas
Las
Las Vegas,
Vegas, NV
NV 89144
89144
(702)
(702) 856-0308
856-0308
N.
N. CAROLINA
CAROLINA
Honda
Honda of
of Winston
Winston Salem
Salem
Winston
Winston Salem,
Salem, NC
NC
(336)
(336) 765-0330
765-0330
www.hondaws.com
www.hondaws.com
OHIO
OHIO
Blackburn’s
Blackburn’s Inc
Inc
Medina,
Medina, OH
OH 44256
44256
800-424-0008
800-424-0008
OKLAHOMA
OKLAHOMA
Nutting
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OK 74331
74331
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918-257-8795
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA
N&R
N&R Trike
Trike
Belle
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Vernon, PA
PA
(724)
929-3035
(724) 929-3035
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Leola
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Motor Trike
Trike
Leola,
Leola, PA
PA
(888)
656-7531
(888) 656-7531
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www.leolamotortrike.com
TENNESSEE
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TEXAS
TEXAS
Tim
Tim Grimes
Grimes
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Motor Trike
Trike
Brady,
Brady, TX
TX
(325)
(325) 597-0404
597-0404
www.trikesforsale.org
www.trikesforsale.org
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“Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include
your full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.
Full Synthetic Oil Okay?
Stu, in the August 2007 issue of Wing
World, you made comment on the use of a
“heavy-duty fleet oil such as Rotella, Delvac,
and others in a viscosity suitable for your
bike,” when responding to a question on motor
oil use in a 1997 Wing. What I gathered from
your response to Don Roop was that such fleet
oils were acceptable to use in Gold Wings.
I am considering using Rotella full synthetic motor oil in 5-40 weight in my 2006 Wing.
Questions are: Will the oil work well in my
motorcycle? How or will my factory warranty
be effected?
Jon E. Kromroy
GWRRA #92659
St. George, Utah
Jon, the primary oil recommendation for
the 2006 through 2008 models currently is
10W30, with 10W40 being acceptable. The
owners manual suggests the use of Pro Honda
GN4 and states that GN4 is equivalent to API
SJ-rated oils that are NOT also rated as “energy conserving.” The fleet oils mentioned also
meet those requirements.
I personally would feel comfortable using
the standard 15W40 versions of these oils at
ambient temperatures above freezing, but I
would not recommend using a 5W40 oil, synthetic or otherwise. Not that I have proof that
it wouldn’t provide adequate protection for the
clutch and gear train—I simply don’t have
proof that it would, and I prefer to not give
expert advice based on assumptions.
Should I find information that causes me to
change my opinion on this, I’ll be sure to
update the Members. Meanwhile, should you
choose to use a 10W30 oil as recommended, be
careful in the selection. GN4 isn’t “energy
conserving,” and there are now a few other
motorcycle-specific 10W30 oils. But ALL
10W30 motor oils for passenger cars are now
rated as “energy conserving,” making them
unacceptable for this application. Your factory
warranty isn’t predicated on which brand or
viscosity oil you use. Just stay away from the
Energy Conserving oils, regardless of viscosity.
Stu
Preventive Maintenance on a
Newly Acquired 1999 SE
tu, I’m a firm believer in preventative
maintenance, so my newly acquired 1999
SE Wing has had all fluids changed, new
plugs, tires, and a new air filter installed. It has
33,000 miles and runs like a top.
The wife and I are planning a major road
trip from Atlanta to the other coast and back.
My question is, based on the bike’s age and
mileage, are there any parts/solenoids/switches
I should consider replacing before embarking
on the trip?
Thanks for your sage advice!
Rich & Carol Hahn
GWRRA #275494
Tyrone, Georgia
S
Rich, that’s a great vintage. Of course, I’m
biased. I owned the exact same model for several years. Inspect the amount of brake pad
material remaining, and browse the official
maintenance schedule in the service manual or
owners manual for items you may have missed.
As for things not in the service schedule, this
would be a good time to replace the sub-air filter, before it disintegrates and causes problems. It would also be a good idea to remove
the final drive unit to inspect/lube the splines
on both ends of the driveshaft. Honda put out
a little-known blurb in their Technician
Newsletter (The Wrench) a few years ago
detailing the need to lube those splines with
Honda Moly 60 at 16,000 mile intervals.
Wing World
Finally, be certain that the battery is up to
snuff. Replace it now with a sealed battery if
you have ANY doubt about its condition. Other
than that, it sounds like you have the bases
covered.
I hate to sound like Chicken Little, but
there’s one other item you should at least be
aware of—the alternator. Many GL1500s suffer alternator problems. On the earlier bikes,
problems were limited to sticking brushes that
caused intermittent charging - easily repaired.
The later bikes such as yours often suffered
fractured windings of the alternator’s rotor
which made the entire unit economically unrepairable. If your bike still has its original
alternator installed, and considering the trip
you’re planning, it would not be unreasonable
to replace that alternator now with a 1325watt Compufire unit made by Engine
Electronics. A dead alternator in that most
famous of tourist locations—The Middle Of
Nowhere—will result in far more cost and
aggravation than the price of the new alternator. Several of Wing World’s advertisers sell
the Compufire, and it can also be found online at the company’s website and other sites.
Stu
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Stu, great advice. Thanks for the prompt
reply. You’re the greatest—a thinking man’s
mechanic!
Rich
Horrible CB/Intercom
Distortion on 1800
Stu, you are my court of last resort, as the
several dealer service departments I have spoken to have not been able to help me determine the possible cause of extreme audio distortion on my CB and to some extent the
Intercom. I have been fighting this problem
for a year now and am highly frustrated.
Worse if I don’t determine the cause of my
problems, I am afraid that any warranty protection will expire.
I have a new 1800 purchased in January
of 2007, with airbag, GPS, ABS, audio system, etc. I bought the Honda CB and had the
dealer install it as part of my bike purchase.
(The CB appeared to be almost a year old with
an early “manufactured in Feb 2006” sticker
on it.)
When using the CB with my Nolan fullface helmet (with Nolan installed J&M
Premium mike and earphones), the quality is
virtually unintelligible when on the road and
using the helmet earphones. (I’ve tried to use
the dash speakers under the same conditions
but it is difficult to really hear them over road
noise at 60 mph, so the comparison is inconclusive.)
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When we are at a stop and someone talks
to me, it seems that I can understand the communications clearly (but I may be picking up
direct sound from their speaking). When traveling, I can barely understand the CB audio. It
is muffled and highly distorted, as if they had a
hand over their mouth when speaking. There is
no high frequency audio, thus all vocal sibilants are lost. The same effect seems to occur
with the Intercom system. When we are
parked, I can understand my co-rider clearly
but, on the road, the same muffled audio
occurs, making it very difficult to carry on a
conversation.
The FM Radio sounds perfect and has no
problems at any volume when played over the
earphones while traveling. Likewise, other
bikes seem to be able to clearly understand me
when I talk to them. Thus, I would conclude
that the earphones and the helmet mikes are
okay.
Since the radio is also okay, this would
seem to indicate that the CB and Intercom use
different audio amplifiers and may adjust gain
as a function of bike speed, thus overloading at
road speeds?
Any ideas of what might be going on, and
any suggestions you can give re: What to have
a dealer examine in order to determine if the
audio system is operating as it should?
As always, you are the greatest (and my
absolutely favorite column in all of Wing
World!). Thanks.
Ken Burkhalter
GWRRA #203870
Chelsea, Michigan
Ken, it’s a rare Honda dealer, in my experience, that properly matches the CB radio to its
antenna (SWR adjustment). This is done using
an SWR meter and antenna jumper cables,
trimming the antenna length as necessary. My
hunch is that your radio’s SWR is way out of
whack, especially if you had other than a
Genuine Honda antenna installed.
Stu
Antifreeze Leak in My GL1800
Hello Stu. We have a 2004 Gold Wing 1800
with about 90,000 km (approximately 55,000
miles) and since the summertime when we
were in Billings (extremely hot weather), I
have noticed a few drops of antifreeze on the
ground under the bike near the coolant reservoir area. This only appears to happen when
the bike has been used for a short time (under
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20 minutes) on the first ride of the day. When
the bike is parked overnight, I have not seen
any evidence of antifreeze on the ground.
Once the engine is warmed up to running temperature, this does not appear to happen.
As the season went on, there was an
increase in volume of antifreeze on the
ground with the same conditions. Now I am
getting a few teaspoonfuls on the ground. This
doesn’t appear every time I stop, once the
engine is warm. It only happens when the
engine has not had an opportunity to get
warmed up. In September and October, our
riding temperatures were under 20 degrees
Celsius (70 F). I had to top off the reservoir a
few times last fall.
Now for the confession, I topped up the
coolant reservoir with a couple of cups of
antifreeze last spring, using an aluminum
compatible antifreeze (the green color) though
it was not the long-life, silicate-free antifreeze.
I have not flushed the system since I put in the
green antifreeze, but I have been using the red
phosphate and silicate-free type to top up since
then.
Have there been other problems with the
1800 coolant leaking, or did I damage something (seals) by using the green antifreeze? I
am unsure if the problem is a common one to
the 1800 or if I have created the issue. Do I
replace the water pump and seal or just the
seal?
Fred Smith
GWRRA #143639
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Hi Fred. Coolant on the ground in the
vicinity of the reserve tank does not necessarily indicate a problem with the coolant pump.
Have your cooling system pressure tested. If it
holds 16 psi for 5 minutes with no leak down,
consider another possibility. From a careful
read of your letter, my hunch is that you’re
incorrectly filling the coolant reserve tank if
your meaning of “topping up” is to fill it to the
brim. Check the instructions on page 134 of
your owners manual which state in part:
“Remove the left engine side cover. With
the engine at normal operating temperature,
remove the reserve tank dipstick and check the
coolant level. Always add coolant to the
reserve tank. Do not attempt to add coolant by
removing the radiator cap. Add coolant to the
reserve tank as required to bring the coolant
level to the UPPER level mark.”
There are two holes in the plastic dipstick—the acceptable level is anywhere
between those two holes with the bike level
and at FULL operating temperature (30 minutes operating time at minimum). Knowledge
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of how this system works will help you understand what’s going on. Your cooling system is a
closed system, with the radiator cap incorporating both a vacuum and pressure relief valve.
The normal condition of this system is completely full, but that does not include the reservoir (reserve tank). The coolant in the engine
block, hoses, and radiators begins to expand as
it warms, and this creates pressure inside the
system. To prevent the cooling system from
rupturing, the pressure valve in the radiator
cap allows some coolant to escape in an effort
to maintain a constant pressure of 16 psi after
full warm-up. The expelled fluid is sent to the
reserve tank. As the system cools off after shut
down, a vacuum is created in the cooling system. This vacuum will cause the valve in the
radiator cap to re-admit the previously
expelled coolant, keeping the cooling system
full to the brim and free of air.
So what happens if the coolant reserve
tank, sometimes referred to as the overflow
recovery tank, is “topped up” when the cooling
system is cold? Well, if the cooling system itself
is full, and the reserve tank is also full, then
the coolant expelled from the radiators and
sent to the reserve tank as the engine warms
has no place to go other than out the reserve
tank’s overflow hose and onto the street as you
ride. Note, the reserve tank will still be completely full at this point. The coolant temperature will continue to increase for a while after
shutdown, as the engine heat dissipates into
the cooling system. Result? You’ll see a puddle
under the bike near the reserve tank. As the
engine cools, the radiators will suck up what
they need, leaving some air space in the
reserve tank to accommodate the next engine
heat cycle without overflowing - unless the
bike gets hotter than on the previous ride. In
that case, even more coolant will find it’s way
to the street. My suggestion: maintain the
coolant reserve tank at the correct level rather
than topping up.
Regarding your “confession,” it appears
you may now have three types of coolant in
your system. Whether they’re all compatible is
anybody’s guess. My suggestion is that you
drain and flush your cooling system and
reserve tank, and refill them with a single
coolant that meets the manufacturer’s requirements. Should it become necessary to add to
the reserve tank, use only the same brand/type.
Stu
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By Sharon Stanley
Photos by Jerry & Leisa Childers, Nick Hoppner, and Sharon Stanley
I
f you’ve never before attended Wing behold, as thousands of GWRRA Members
Ding—the Gold Wing Road Riders gather to greet one another, applaud for both
Association’s annual international event— the retiring and the new Couple of the Year,
here’s a quick guide to some of the regularly and learn what great events to attend during
scheduled events offered each year.
W i n g the next several days of the event. Opening
Ding is a cavalcade of sights and sounds and Ceremonies is a wonderful opportunity to
friends and vendors and events and entertain- meet new people and to get in the Wing Ding
ment unparalled in the realm of Honda Gold party mood.
Wing get-togethers, GWRRA-oriented or otherwise. Each year, thousands
and thousands (sometimes well over
10,000!) GWRRA Members gather in
a host city each July—this year
Greenville, South Carolina, for the
chance to meet up with one another,
take rider and other safety-related
courses, attend a huge vendor show,
enjoy top-notch entertainment, enter
bike judging contests, participate in the
Grand Parade, and so much more!
So if you haven’t yet attended a
Wing Ding, here’s a few things about
Vendor Show floor at Wing Ding 27 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
the grand event that you’ll really want
to keep in mind:
tion skills, and others CPR/First Aid and more.
The number of seminars offered each Wing
Ding will truly amaze you.
—There is always a blood donation drive
on-site. And last year Wingers set a record by
donating 188 pints total.
—Daily and Grand 50/50 tickets are available and offer very large prizes. For example,
last year’s big winner took home a
record $4,880!
—The annual Light Show draws a
large crowd of onlookers and many
award plaques. So if your Wing’s
dressed up with lights, make certain you
attend this event.
—Field events like the Top Gun
Competition and the Amazing Team
Challenge are both fun to participate in
and to watch. So, if you feel you’re up to
it, ride. If not, watch those who do.
Either way you’re bound to be struck by
the riding skills of the participants.
—Closing Ceremonies is always a
wonderful ending to a
wonderful week of gathering together at Wing
—You can purchase
Ding. It’s a nice way to
day passes for the event
say “Goodbye, and see
($15 Member; $22 nonyou next year.”And, oh
Member) or full registrayes, those incredible
tion passes for the entire
door prizes and grand
length of the event ($50
prizes given away each
Member; $60 nonyear during Closing
Member).
Ceremonies! (Yes, a new
—The Trade Show is
The GWRRA Drill Team Performance drew
Gold Wing!)
the largest of its kind,
The J&M Sponsored Dance Party at
a much-larger-than-expected crowd at Wing
Wing Ding 28 in Nashville, Tennessee
—All this, and we
Ding 29 in Billings, Montana.
geared specifically to
haven’t even mentioned
Gold Wing owners, in
—GWRRA’s newly revived Drill Team yet the huge Bike Show, the fireworks, the
the world. From bike parts to specialty clothing to trike conversions to whatever your Performance is a show-stopper. Huge crowds poker runs, the guided tours, and on and on
heart desires, you’re bound to find it here— of people attend the event to see amazing we go!
and all in one place—all in air-conditioned feats of highly coordinated, synchronized riding. Last year, individual rider Jerry Cowan of
If you have been to Wing Dings in the past,
comfort!
—One of the very best things about Wing the California Gold Angels Motorcycle Drill we’re sure we’ll see you again this coming July
Ding is the awesome entertainers there. Last Team wowed the crowds, along with the BC- 3-6, 2008, in Greenville.
But if you’ve yet to venture out to this
year, crowds were blown away by Kenny D Precision Riding Team of Vancouver, British
Rogers impersonator Marty Edwards and Columbia, the Chapter E Drill Team of grand event, why not make this year the year
Dolly Parton impersonator Sandy Anderson. In Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and the Arizona you do? Join us at Wing Ding 30 for the last of
addition, the headline entertainment was none Precision Drill Team. All of whom performed GWRRA’s yearlong 30th Anniversary Events.
And if you feel that Wing Ding might be a
other than the well-known country band flawlessly.
—Each year, thousands of Wing Ding dele- little intimidating—well, it is—but there are so
Lonestar. So expect more of the same caliber
of entertainment for this, and future, Wing gates attend one or more of GWRRA’s many many friendly faces there, you’re bound to
free or low-cost seminars and courses. Some make good friends with the other delegates in
Dings.
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—Opening Ceremonies is a sight to learn wrenching techniques, some rider educa- no time!
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Travel along with former Alaska District Director Dennis Bible, his wife Sue, and
several other GWRRA Members and friends as they explore several of the northern
U.S.'s and southern Canada's most scenic rides.
Dennis helps set the mood for "hitting the roads this coming riding season"
and even shares some of his tantalizing roadside recipes!
By Dennis Bible • GWRRA #142861 • Soldotna, Alaska
Montana’s
“Going-to-theSun Road”
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e were in Lethbridge, Alberta,
attending a GWRRA Region
Rally, when we heard the “Goingto-the-Sun Road” in Montana’s Glacier Park
might re-open on July 1.
W
The word we had been getting from fellow
travelers along the Alaska Highway the previous week was that the road through the Park
was closed due to a serious washout just east
of Logan Pass.
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This was welcome news, as we were planning a two-day ride from Lethbridge to Billings,
Montana, starting Monday, July 2, and really
wanted to visit Glacier Park along the way.
We departed Lethbridge early Monday
morning under clear, blue skies and temperatures in the 60s—perfect riding weather. We
cleared U.S. Customs at Carway, Alberta, and
continued on to the East Park Entrance resort
town of St. Mary for a late breakfast. Several of
the famous propane powered “Red Jammer”
tour buses happened to be parked at the
Lodge, and we were able to get a close-up look
at these unique, eco-friendly vehicles.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road was completed in 1932, mainly with hand labor, horses and
mules—as opposed to the heavy machinery
used in road construction these days.
Vehicles are limited to 21 feet in length
(including bumpers) and 8 feet in width
(including mirrors). Our Gold Wings
pulling trailers barely
made it under the length
restriction!
I have traveled the
Going-to-the-Sun Road
both directions and I highly recommend traversing
from East to West. This
allows you to stay on the
inside lane of the narrow, 52mile-long road. It also means
you get to ride downhill
through the steepest, hottest
portion of the highway. This
advantage becomes clear as
you cross the Continental
Divide at 6,646-foot Logan Pass
and wind your way thousands of
feet down to Lake McDonald on
the valley floor.
Since we were just a couple of
days from the start of Wing Ding 29 in Billings
last year, there were hundreds of motorcycles
going both directions through the
Park. I heard several bikers come up
on the CB radio with concerns of
overheating as they climbed the
steep grade eastward toward Logan
Pass.
Glacier Park and the Going-tothe-Sun Road offer some of the most
breathtaking scenery anywhere in
our country.The Blackfeet Indians call
these mountains “the backbone of
the world.”
In 1983, Going-to-the-Sun Road
was included in the National Registry
of Historic Places and, in 1985, was
made a National Historic Civil
Engineering Landmark.
Before you attempt this ride, be
sure to check that your brakes, tires
and tire pressures are in good order.
Then enjoy one of the most spectacular rides of your life!
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he last time I traveled the Beartooth Highway was in 1962. I was
19 years old and on my way from California to Michigan to
marry Sue (Sue’s dad was stationed at a Michigan Air Base). I didn’t appreciate the “Beartooth” as much then as I do now.
Built in 1936 along a route pioneered by Civil War veteran General
Phillip Sheridan, the “Beartooth” is an engineering marvel. It originates
in the old mining town of Red Lodge, Montana, (now kind of a tourist
Mecca) and climbs the Beartooth Mountains via a series of steep,
sweeping switchbacks. It reaches its highest elevation—10,974 feet—at
what is known as “The Top of the World.” There, the road runs through
an enchanted land of tundra and jewel-like lakes well above the timberline. The road then crosses into Northern Wyoming for several
miles before crossing back into Montana and continuing on to the old
mining camp of what is now Cooke City, Montana, 64 miles from Red
Lodge. Cooke City is the northeastern gateway to Yellowstone National
Park.
Designated a National Scenic Byway in 1989, the “Beartooth” has
been called “America’s most beautiful road” by the late Charles Kuralt.
We had been attending Wing Ding 29, held in Billings last year.After
enduring temperatures of over 100 degrees F for several days, we
Alaskans decided to try to find some cooler weather. Thus, the
“Beartooth” ride.
After breakfast in Red Lodge, we headed southwest along Montana
State Route 212 as the road climbed gently up a glacier carved valley.
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When we reached the first switchback, I folded the highway pegs in
anticipation of laying the bike through some tight turns. But even though
the road climbed rapidly up the face of the mountain, the turns were
surprisingly gentle and wide. As we ascended, we could look down and
see several loops of road directly below us.And looking down is enough
to give you a case of vertigo! We turned into the spacious pullout at the
top of the first series of switchbacks to marvel at the view, catch our
breath, and take a few pictures.
After the break, we continued on to the pass above the timberline,
and the countryside on top reminded us of the high country between
Haines, Alaska, and Haines Junction,Yukon Territory—no trees and lots
of lakes.
Once into Wyoming, our party opted to turn east on the Chief
Joseph Scenic Highway (Wyoming Highway 296) to make the loop back
to our departure point of Billings, Montana.This road is part of the Nez
Pierce Trail, named after the chief who led his people on an Oregon-toMontana flight from the U.S. Army in 1877. Besides offering some very
somber and moving history, this scenic countryside provides some awesome riding.
The only downside to this day was rolling back into Billings 108degree F heat. So it was time for a cool one and a dip in the campground pool!
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Montana’s
“Beartooth Highway”
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Canada’s
Banff & Jasper
National Parks
here is a special place on this earth that is like no
other. Once you see it, you will never forget it. You
will recognize it immediately if you see it in photographs or pictures, in calendars or art galleries—I’m talking
about the Canadian Rockies!
Having been born and raised in the Southwest United
States and having traveled coast to coast, border to border—Canada, Mexico & Alaska—I’ve seen a lot of fantastic
scenery, but nothing compares to the Rocky Mountains of
Canada’s Banff & Jasper National Parks.
There is uniqueness to the size and splendor of these
giants. The strata highlighted by
snow and ice defines the broken
faces of the escarpments. Our planet’s lifting action has stood the
earth’s crust on end. And in the valley’s created by glaciers, there are
lakes that mirror the peaks and
snowfields to make everything look
even larger and grander.
Sue and I were looking to escape
the Montana heat when we rode up
through northern Idaho to cross
into British Columbia at Eastport,
Idaho. We made it to Radium Hot
Springs that particular afternoon
and had a refreshing soak in the
pools at the Hot Springs. We followed that up with a light
supper of European artisan bread, cheese, fruit and a glass of
white zinfandel in camp before retiring for a good night’s
sleep in the cool mountain air.
The next day saw us on the road early, rolling through the
valleys and passes of British Columbia’s Kootenay National
Park. After crossing into Alberta, we picked up Canada’s
Highway 1 west to Banff National Park, where we set the
Bunkhouse up in the Lake Louise Campground. Lake Louise
itself is strikingly beautiful and has a distinct European
atmosphere about it. Again, the cooler mountain air made
for a good night’s rest.
Leaving Lake Louise the next morning, we headed west
to the entrance of Jasper National Park under blue skies and
cool, 50-degree F weather. By mid-morning, we were peeling
off the layers as the temperatures climbed up to the high 70s
and low 80s.
The lakes, rivers, mountains and glaciers there are a sight
to behold! The resort town of Jasper is about 150 miles
from the southern Park entrance, and each new turn in the
road brings a more magnificent vista than the last turn.
After setting up camp in the Whistler campground just
outside of the village of Jasper, we took the gondola ride up
to 7000-foot Whistler Mountain for a “bird’s eye view” of
Jasper Village and the surrounding valleys, lakes and stream’s.
That evening, we treated ourselves to a wonderful Italian
dinner in Jasper Village.
Banff & Jasper Parks are two of those places you have to
visit several times to fully enjoy.There is so much to see and
do that you can’t take it all in on one or two visits. So much
the better, though. I’ve been through those Parks four times
now, and I discover new sights every time!
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Biker Baked Potatoes
topped with Chain Saw Chili
Here’s a filling meal that is easy to pack along
in the saddlebag and will keep well.
● Wash and wrap potatoes (one for each person) in heavy-duty
aluminum foil.
● Take along a can of chili (with or without beans).
● Mix up a topping sauce from your favorite ingredients, sour cream,
bacon bits, garlic, chopped onions, chopped jalapenos, etc. and
place it in a plastic crush proof container.
● Put butter in a separate plastic container.
● Take shredded cheese in a small Zip-Lock bag or plastic container.
● Place the potatoes directly on hot coals (never on open flame).
● Turn them every 15 minutes or so for about 45 minutes to an
hour until done.
● Open the potato and add butter, seasoning to taste, and spoon in
some topping sauce. Then ladle on heated Chili straight from the
can (don’t forget the can opener) and top with shredded cheese.
We like to eat potato skin and all.
If you have extra room, wrap some fresh ears of corn (buttered)
or large sweet onions in heavy-duty aluminum foil. These will also
cook on the coals and will go great with the baked potatoes.
A bag of tossed salad and a bottle of your favorite dressing and you
have a complete meal.
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Enjoy!
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Hobo Hamburgers
This recipe allows you to make up the burger patties at
home with most, or all, of the toppings inside and
makes a juicy, flavorful burger in camp.
● Start with about 1/2-pound of the leanest hamburger for
each person.
● Make two 1/4-pound, large, thin (1/4-inch) patties.
● Now layer on to the first patty your favorite toppings, thinly sliced
onions, mushrooms, olives (I like green stuffed olives), steak sauce,
whatever, and season to taste.
● Place the second patty directly on top of this stack and pinch
around the edges to seal in the goodies. Gently pat the patty on
both sides and around the edges to form a nice, thick hamburger
that will hold together on the grill.
● Butter some buns (I like Kaiser rolls, as they resist crushing) and
put them together face-to-face in crush-proof plastic containers.
● Take along lettuce, more sliced onions if desired, sliced tomatoes,
cheese, mayonnaise, etc., in Zip-Lock bags or plastic containers.
● Add some dipping veggies, your favorite dip, and chips to round out
the meal.
● Place these packages in an insulated bag for added freshness
(purchase at Fred Myer,Wal-Mart, etc.) and hit the road.
As you grill these beauties, the inner toppings will steam and blend
with the meat juices giving the burger a unique and wonderful flavor.
(Remember to bring a metal spatula for turning the burgers!)
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Enjoy!
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By Rober t & Paula Bostain • Rider Educator s • GWRRA Chapter MI-H2
A close friend of mine, Jim Farr, who is also our Assistant Chapter Director of MI-H2
Michigan, had heard about a demonstration with a semi-truck showing people, when they
drive cars, what it looks like from the view of a truck driver. He brought the idea to me as
Rider Educator of our Chapter, knowing that I am employed as a tractor-trailer (semi) driver.
he wheels started turning from there,
so to speak. Why not show those who
ride motorcycles the perspective from
the seat of a semi-truck? I work for Cardinal
Health, a manufacturer and a distributor of
medical supplies.
I was confident that my
supervisor would work
with me to use one of our
tractor-trailers to demonstrate how and what a truck
driver sees and, more
importantly, does not see,
so that riders could learn
for safety’s sake.
Without hesitation, he
agreed to find out about
making it possible. As a
transportation manager, he
immediately recognized it
as a win-win situation for
both sides. From there, the
idea grew to use two semis,
set up slightly differently in
the use of their mirrors.
One semi had the large
rectangle mirrors—with
round spot mirrors mounted separately underneath
them—on either side of the
cab.
The second semi had
large rectangle and square
spot mirrors—in one assembly—mounted on
either side.And at the very front of the semi—
off the corners of the hood—was another
spot mirror.
In May of 2007, Motorcycle Awareness
Month, we scheduled the demonstration. We
invited our neighboring Chapter, MI-B to
attend.Word of mouth spread the idea, so we
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were able to have Chapter MI-H and Chapter
MI-A attend as well!
With the assistance of those in Chapter
H2, we did a trial run the week before the
scheduled demonstration. We went to the
facility and set one unit out to stage our
motorcycles around it. Everyone was a
tremendous help and patient in placing the
bikes in position to get the first effect:What a
truck driver cannot see as he scans around his
vehicle.
Without the help of those in H2, it just
could not have happened. As the Rider
Educator, I was excited to see at the trial run
how, within just our Chapter, everyone anticipated a chance to see what it looked like to
view their motorcycle from a trucker’s perspective. They saw just how vulnerable a
motorcyclist can be around a semi.To me, just
that trial run made the whole effort a success.
The following Saturday,
we had everything set up
for the full demonstration.
Then, it was just a matter of
seeing how many riders
would show up.
Right on schedule,
Chapter B rolled in. We
asked all who participated
to sign in, then we directed
those who came in on a
motorcycle where to stage
their “pride and joy” around
the tractor-trailer. This got
everyone involved.
Once all the bikes were
staged, we got together as a
group. I wanted safety to be
the first thing on everyone’s
mind. I challenged them to
take their time, look into
every mirror and see what
they could see from “the
trucker’s” perspective, but
to be even more aware of
what they couldn’t see.
Before they entered the
trucks, we even instructed them on how to get
in and out of the trucks safely—one hand on
the opened door arm rest; one hand on the
assist handle inside the cab; and one foot on
the first step. Tom Meehan (Chapter H2), also
a truck driver, demonstrated this. Then we
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sent them off to discover what it was like to
see what they could see from a truck driver’s
perspective.
We wanted them to get comfortable in the
driver’s seat then familiarize themselves with
their surroundings inside the cab: the dash,
shift lever, pedals, etc. As they looked into the
mirrors, we asked them, “What do you see?”
Most would sit there, looking out both
sides, and describe which bikes they could see.
Some would move back and forth, finding they
were then able to see a little bit more.
After they had commented, we then pointed out what they hadn’t seen. Most were surprised to find out there had been a motorcycle—near the passenger’s side door, and in its
own lane!—that they could not see until they
leaned all the way over to the passenger’s
side.They hadn’t been able to see that bike in
the mirror. And there had been another
bike—just about even with the trailer’s landing gear in the right track of that lane—that
they hadn’t seen either. That was in the blind
spot as well.
In the truck that Tom was in, the last question he would ask each person was “Where is
the bike with the trailer attached?” People
would look in the mirror and then move back
and forth, trying to find it. But they’d only end
up asking “What bike with a trailer?” Tom
would then have them lean forward and look
to their left, out in front of the driver’s mirror.
And there the bike with the trailer was, just
75 feet away, but completely hidden by a mirror that blocks the driver’s view.
Because it was hidden by the driver’s mirror, one could not, at a glance, see a motorcycle with a trailer positioned where—in what
could shortly be an intersection—it and the
truck could soon cross paths.This took everyone by surprise! (See photos A and B)
One other fact we came across in this
demonstration was that a motorcycle—riding
in the center of the lane that a semi is in—
could not be seen until it was 435 feet behind
that semi.This means that the driver of a semi
cannot see a motorcycle in his mirrors for
nearly one and a half football fields!
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We had used two trucks, set up with two
different styles of mirrors. Since we’ve already
discussed the mirrors, let’s now talk about different trucks’ drivers as well.
One truck was very well kept. In the other
truck, I did some things to see if anyone would
notice the difference. On the dash, I put a cell
phone and a bag of chips, and, near the driver’s
seat, some cookies in an opened bag and a
bottle of water.
Now, think about it, which driver does it
seem would be more aware of his own driving,
let alone yours?
Keep in mind that—just like other people
behind the wheel—truck drivers can and are
distracted at times. Just how many things can
you think of that you know distracts you?
How about today’s technology of GPS locators, laptops, CD players, iPods and more?
Especially on a bike, you must remain
aware of where you are on the road and of
everyone else around you! Know where you
want to position yourself at all times, especially when you’re around or behind a tractor
trailer.
We hope to have this demonstration at
least once a year. If you have an opportunity to
participate in our—or any other—semi truck
demonstration, please let me encourage you
to do so.
●
What Demonstration
Participants Had
to Say:
◆ Rich Whittier, Chapter MI-A Rider Educator: “There is a bigger blind spot than you
realize.The motorcycles you think you would be able to see, you can’t.”
◆ Melissa Natter, Chapter MI-B: “It is surprising that you don’t see a lot of the motorcycles. I thought the truck driver would be able to see the bikes close to the cab, but
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◆ Al Friske, Chapter MI-H2: “A lot can be missed!”
◆ Chuck Hughes, Chapter MI-B and Senior Rider Educator:“I am totally blown away on
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By Linda L. Leake
Teri Zimmer says of
GWRRA Members, "I sensed
a family atmosphere from
the time I first met them."
“You’re crazy!” So exclaimed Fred and Rosie Dziki when
their usually sensible daughter, Teri Zimmer, bought a motorcycle. It was 2004 and Teri (GWRRA #219660, of Kernersville,
North Carolina) was going through a divorce after 23 years of
marriage. She didn’t consider herself crazy. She was just experiencing a bit of a midlife crisis.
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had always wanted to get involved
with biking, but family obligations
came first,” Teri says. “I heard about
a three-day class on motorcycle safety offered
during the spring at Forsyth Technical
Community College in Winston-Salem. So I
decided to enroll.”
The class consisted of approximately 20
students, including men and women, some
longtime riders, and some beginners. The
school provided bikes, and the riding instruction included guidance on maneuvering in
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Teri and other GWRRA Members of her
home Chapter—NC-B2—gather for a group
shot at the TCF ride last August.
Teri riding in the 2007 Trinity
Children Foundation (TCF) Annual
Charity Ride in North Carolina.
dangerous situations.
“It was a tremendous opportunity, and I
highly recommend this type of class to aspiring bikers and experienced bikers of all skill
levels,” Teri now says.
Energized by the positive experience, Teri
was immediately sold on motorcycles. She
soon had a small bike lined up to purchase, a
burgundy Yamaha 650 V Star, which she
acquired on July 4, 2004.
Three months later, she visited Honda of
Winston-Salem, looking for a second helmet.
Not only did she find suitable head gear, she
encountered a red Honda 1100 Shadow to her
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liking. Sold!
In February 2005, she was back at the shop
for a routine oil change on the 1100 and spied
a black 1998 Honda Gold Wing 1500 with
110,000 miles, so she made a trade. In May
that same year, while participating in an open
house at the Honda shop, a dazzling baby blue
1990 Honda Gold Wing 1500 was wheeled
into the showroom.
“It was so beautiful,” Teri says. “It had only
16,000 miles and included a matching Dart
trailer. Within two days, the mechanics gave it
a ‘thumbs up’ and I made the purchase.”
Making Biker Friends
Teri is quick to point out that when she first
bought a bike, she didn’t have any biker
friends. That was destined to change on what
Teri recalls was the first cold winter day of
2004. She was out riding on the 1100 with her
daughter, Katherine, who was then 12.
“We stopped at Bill and Leah’s Cafe in
Kernersville to have ice cream,” Teri begins. “I
remember thinking ‘I hope I don’t run into
anyone I know.’ I didn’t want them to think I
was an unfit mother because I had my daughter on a bike in freezing weather.”
As Teri and her daughter walked in the
restaurant, they spotted about 15 Gold Wings
in the parking lot. Since they were wearing
biker gear, the biker entourage noticed their
arrival and initiated a conversation.
“Turns out they were Members of the Gold
Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) B2
Chapter out of Winston-Salem, and they invited me to ride with them, even though I didn’t
have a Gold Wing at the time,” Teri says.
She was delighted to accept their gracious
invitation.
In January 2005, Teri participated in her
first organized event, an afternoon Member
ride in the Winston-Salem area. “I loved it,”
she says. “It was nice to be with an organized
group. The Gold Wing Road Riders
Association really seems to promote safe riding, with communication between bikes. All
the riders I have met are courteous, abide by
the law and follow the rules of the road. I
sensed a family atmosphere from the time I
first met them. They have been nothing but
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Teri chats with Jim Beach, the
physician assistant who serves as
leader of their two-person TCF
ride medical team.
good to Katherine and me.”
So, not surprisingly, the gregarious Teri has
become an active Member of NC-B2 and has
amassed a small battalion of GWRRA friends.
The most satisfying aspect of membership, she
emphasizes, is the opportunity to serve those in
need.
Professional Caregiver
The Miami, Florida, native has actually
been serving those in need since long before
she became a motorcycle rider and GWRRA
Member.
“I was one of those kids who always helped
out when someone got hurt,” Teri explains. “By
the time I was in high school, I was looking
into careers in the medical field and nursing
seemed like a good match for me.”
A graduate of a three-year diploma program
formerly offered at what was then Jackson
Memorial Hospital in Miami, Registered Nurse
Teri Zimmer has held several high-profile
career positions in hospitals. Her assignments
have included coronary care, intensive care,
catheterization lab recovery room and emergency room (ER).
Teri moved to the Tarheel State in 1988.
“Kernersville is a progressive, family oriented
community offering lots of Southern hospitality,” she mentions. “It’s close to both the mountains and the beach.”
Kernersville also offered readily accessible
career opportunities for a top-level nurse. From
1988 to 2000, Teri worked in the ER at North
Carolina Baptist Hospital, a Level I trauma
center in Winston-Salem.
She has worked in the ER at Forsyth
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Memorial Hospital, also in Winston-Salem,
since 2000. Her hours are typically 9 p.m. to 7
a.m. four days a week on a rotating schedule.
For Teri, one benefit of working nights has
been being available to support her children’s
after-school activities. She coached when her
sons, Mike and Danny, now 23 and 21, respectively, played soccer and baseball. Katherine,
15, a high school sophomore and aspiring
marine biologist, participates in ROTC, flag
team with the marching band, orchestra, swimming and softball. Her proud mom rarely misses a concert, meet or game.
At work, Teri’s current patient responsibilities vary among triage, major, minor, and fast
track (ones that can be treated quickly) cases.
Without question, it’s a hectic, fast paced environment. The ER staff sees some 300 patients
in a 24-hour period.
“I absolutely love my work,” Teri says. “I’m
on my feet 90 percent of the time, and I’m constantly running around. But it’s very fulfilling
to make a positive impact when people are at
their worst in life. I love to be able to help people.”
To flourish in an emergency room, you have
to be at once an adrenalin junkie, knowledgeable in many areas and level-headed, with common sense to think about what’s needed before
you proceed, Teri says. “Above all, you have to
remain cool, calm and collected,” she emphasizes. “It’s not uncommon to get emotional
about your patients, but you also have to
remain emotionally detached.”
Preferred Mode of Transportation
Teri wastes no time mentioning that the
minute she got a bike, she rode it to work.
“The job can be stressful and I need an outlet,” she says. “Riding is the best medicine. It’s
just you and nature. Only bad weather deters
me from riding my bike to work. And I often
go for a two-hour ride after a shift just to
unwind and clear my head. Before I got my
bike, I made the 15-mile ride to work on
Interstate 40. But it’s easy to get tunnel vision
in a car. Since I started biking, I have traversed
every back road in the area. There is so much
beauty out there. My bike has enabled me to
discover it.”
Off duty from the hospital, Teri is generous
with her time, resources and professional
capabilities.
“Our GWRRA Chapter gets invitations to
participate in charity events throughout the
state,” she says. “As often as possible, we support other groups. We generally take part in 10
to 15 memorial and charity rides each year, as
well as fulfilling several service opportunities.”
Along with other GWRRA Chapters, NCB2 journeys to Patrick Henry Boys and Girls
Plantation in Brookneal, Virginia, during the
summer. “We talk with the kids, have lunch
and give them rides,” Teri says.
Come August, NC-B2 assists with 3
Mountain Madness, a bicycle race that traverses North Carolina’s Sauratown Mountain, Pilot
Mountain and Hanging Rock. The NC-B2 volunteers patrol to maintain safe conditions,
with Teri providing medical backup.
In September, NC-B2 assists with the
BB&T MS Tour to Tanglewood, a two-day a
bicycle event that draws some 1,500 participants and raises money for multiple sclerosis.
This ride starts and concludes in Greensboro,
North Carolina, and covers about 100 miles.
“In 2007, more than $1 million was raised,”
Teri reports.
Visiting Creekside Terrace retirement community in Winston-Salem has become an
annual highlight for NC-B2. “We take cakes
and spend four or five hours giving rides to the
70, 80 and 90-something residents on our
bikes and in our sidecars,” Teri says. “One
wheelchair user was an enthusiastic passenger.
But the most memorable participant is a wonderful woman named Patrina. She is 94 years
young and just 4’8” tall, but she makes it perfectly clear she wants to be the first one to
ride. We made her an honorary Member of B2
and presented her with a helmet inscribed with
‘Motorcycle Mama.’”
Serving the Abused
Moreover, NC-B2 supports causes devoted
to child and adult victims of domestic violence. In collaboration with various North
Carolina law enforcement agencies, Chapter
Members purchase teddy bears, stuff their saddlebags and trailers with the furry friends,
then travel to various destinations to deliver
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the cuddly cargo.
It’s an impressive sight, says Teri. “Three or
four times a year, some 30 or 40 bikers will
ride with a police escort to a predetermined
site, where we will transfer the bears to the participating squad cars,” she elaborates. “Local
law enforcement personnel in the various communities will carry the bears to provide comfort when they respond to calls involving children.”
Teri contributes her nursing skills as a
member of the medical team for the Trinity
Children Foundation (TCF) Annual Charity
Ride, another impressive sight that includes
several NC-B2 Members in leadership roles.
Based in Kure Beach, North Carolina, TCF is
a non-profit organization that serves abused
and neglected children. Traversing the scenic
Tarheel State from coast to coast, the August
2006 and 2007 TCF rides garnered a collective
$115,000 for North Carolina children’s agencies.
“The TCF ride is one of the safest, most
organized and most rewarding rides I participate in,” Teri says. “Before the 2007 ride, several B2 Members and I visited one of the beneficiaries, Southmountain Children and Family
Services. It’s a residential center in Nebo,
North Carolina, that features individual homes
with supportive families for children in need. I
walked away from there with a real sense that
we are doing good with our bikes. The problem of child abuse definitely needs more
attention in the public eye.”
“Teri has added a high degree of professionalism to our ride,” says Doris Eakes, TCF
founder and president. “She brings to the
nursing profession a touch of class, compassion and kindness that promotes an aura of
trust with her patients as they deal with trauma. Those admirable qualities and her happy,
enthusiastic approach to life have been
tremendous assets to TCF. We are so fortunate
that Teri includes our group as one she serves.
It is such a pleasure working with her, as we
join hands to help the abused children of North
Carolina, riding more than 575 miles per
year.”
Holiday Giving
During three weekends in October, NC-B2
hosts a haunted hayride that, in 2007, raised
more than $10,000 for Kimberly’s Kids, a
charity that makes Christmas bright for needy
children in the North Carolina Triad area.
In December, NC-B2 rolls in to the
Murdock Center in Butner, North Carolina, to
bring gifts and cheer to developmentally disabled residents. Chapter Members also celebrate the holidays by decorating their bikes
and riding in the annual Kernersville
Christmas parade.
Participating in these philanthropic and
civic events gives NC-B2 Members a real
sense of how much concern and support kids
need, Teri says. “Supporting service organizations opens our minds to what’s going on out
there and what needs to be done for kids,” she
emphasizes. “Even if we touch just one child,
we consider our efforts worthwhile.”
Teri’s dream scenario? “If I could do charity rides that serve kids on a fulltime basis, I
would,” she relates. “I believe part of nursing
is giving. Knowing I make a difference in
someone’s life is very important to me. I consider this my ministry on wheels.”
By the way, Teri’s parents, initially skeptical about her life on a bike, now embrace her
NC-B2 endeavors wholeheartedly. “They realize how much good we do and how much we
give back,” Teri says. “They are very proud of
my involvement and our collective accomplishments.”
●
[Linda L. Leake is an award-winning freelance
journalist based in Wilmington, North Carolina. On
a volunteer basis, she serves as chief operating officer of Trinity Children Foundation. (www.trinitychildren.com)]
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June 30, 2007, was the day we began the trip that my wife, Marilyn, had been planning for months.The
idea for this trip began even before we knew she had cancer. Afterwards, it gave her hope and a goal to
cling to through months of surgery, chemotherapy, and—finally—a clean bill of health. During this time,
Marilyn was steadfast that she would allow the cancer to be a part of her life, but not control it.
way into Missoula, Montana, our destination for
the day.
Allen & Marilyn Friend at Beartooth Pass.
his was a trip of “firsts” for us: The first
time Marilyn had ridden back-to-back
500-plus mile days; our first extended
trip together on our motorcycle; our first Wing
Ding; and the first time we traveled together
with my riding buddy, Mike Guest. Nevertheless,
we loaded up our 2002 GL1800, named Kauila
(Hawaiian for “Lightning”), Mike loaded his 1993
GL1500 Aspencade, and we were off!
Day 1 was a straight travel day. From
Vancouver, Washington, we traveled I-84 East
through the Columbia River Gorge.The Gorge
was calm and tranquil with the river’s water
smooth as glass. Several boats lined the river
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while the boaters enjoyed the sun or tried their
luck at fishing.
From I-84, we jumped on I-82 East to US395 North. This scenery entailed much of the
classic Eastern Washington and Oregon desert
country consisting of sagebrush, rocks and
some desert grasslands.We picked up I-90 East
outside of Ritzville, Washington. Here, scenery
highlighted more greenery, small lakes and
rivers.
We rode through Spokane, then Coeur
D’Alene, Idaho (the scenery through the mountains and overlooking the massive lake is an
absolute must-see). We stayed on I-90 all the
Day 2 started a little on the rough side.
Isolated thunderstorms were on the docket
from Billings, Montana, through Gillette,
Wyoming (luckily these never materialized
while we were in the area). Next, we did the
classic hotel room goof. We double-checked
(almost) everything before leaving, then realized
a couple hours later that we’d left our water
bottles and my “cool tie” in the hotel’s refrigerator. Despite these annoyances, we continued
on I-90 East, where we were to stay the entire
day.
A slight haze remained from the earlier sunrise, but that quickly burned off as the sun rose
right through our line of vision and we realized
quickly that this day was going to be a scorcher.
We left Missoula and made short work of the
trip to Butte, Montana. From Butte, we continue on through Bozeman, Livingston, and Billings.
From Billings, we decided to start playing
“tourists” and stopped at the Little Bighorn
National Monument. The museum was well
done, and rangers held frequent informational
talks. I especially loved the display of weaponry
used during that era. The park itself was much
larger than I had expected. I always thought that
Custer had been caught in a valley after giving
up the high ground, which caused his demise. I
actually found out that this battle was held over
a very large area of foothills, valleys, hilltops, and
a riverbank. A five-mile, self-guided road covers
the different areas where these battles took
place. Once we’d paid our respects to the fallen warriors of both parties, we refueled, bought
new water and Gatorade bottles (badly needed
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that was fantastic. In the main museum/visitor’s
center, orientation videos discuss the history
and goals of the project, while displays of artifacts, along with some of the original equipment
used in the creation of the sculpture, are showcased. We witnessed a section of rock blasted
from the mountain as the sculptors continued
to mold the mountain and bring out the sculpture beneath.
After spending a few hours there, we made
the 17-mile trip to Mt. Rushmore. There is a
parade of flags leading to Mt. Rushmore with
each state represented. It was impressive to see
some of the greatest men in our nation’s histo-
ry looking down at us. After spending a short
time at Mt. Rushmore and enjoying some welldeserved ice cream (temperatures were in the
mid-90s again), we decided to call it a day and
headed for the hotel in Rapid City, South
Dakota. Thunderstorms and hail closed in all
around us, but missed us again.
Day 4 we packed several days’ worth of
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like our weather luck was going to fade.We left
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We returned to the main road and traveled
into Sheridan, Wyoming, for our last fuel stop.
We had a little excitement in Sheridan, because
as we were leaving, we noticed a full-grown
mule deer crossing our path in the roadway.
After easily avoiding that deer, we started seeing several more in the prairies beyond the
fences for the remainder of the day, but these
were mostly whitetail and none close to the
road. The scenery here consisted of prairies,
foothills, rivers, lakes, and some mountains in
the distance.The skies were deep blue with few
clouds and squiggly jet trails crisscrossing the
eastern sky.
Once we entered Wyoming, the road surfaces turned orange-red in color for our final
jaunt into Gillette. As the day ended, we were
joking that it was so hot even the roadways got
sunburned!
Day 3 we started our tourist activity in
earnest. We left Gillette, started out on I-90
East, but soon left it at Moorcroft, Wyoming,
and picked up US-16 East. It’s a nicely paved,
two-lane road that runs along wide areas of
fenced prairie grasslands where we spotted
several deer and antelope along with a few cottontail rabbits.
We quickly passed through the small town
of Upton,Wyoming, then Newcastle,Wyoming,
before crossing the South Dakota border into
the town of Custer. From Custer, we turned
north to our first stop of the day, the Crazy
Horse Memorial Monument.
After entering, we took the bus down to the
front of the work zone with a narrated tour
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complex of stores, shops, and oddities at Wall
Drug, including their new T-Rex animated
dinosaur.
As the storms began to near Wall Drug, we
took SR-240 to the checkpoint station and into
the Badlands. The Badlands are a series of hillsides, plateaus and valleys of various colors and
erosion patterns that are really too pretty to
describe.We did the “North Loop” through the
Badlands until we jumped on SR-377 to the
town of Interior. From Interior, we jetted along
SR-44 to Scenic, South Dakota.There are warnings that the road is rough, although it wasn’t as
rough as it was wavy. There were countless little humps to give the suspension and the pilot a
good workout.
We then headed into Rapid City, where we
returned to I-90, only now heading west. We
finally reached Sturgis, South Dakota, where we
found the Knuckle Bar and had lunch before
traveling west on SR-14A to the town of
Deadwood. We cruised the main drag a couple
times in Deadwood before we picked up US-85
North back to I-90 West. Then we kept going
until a turn on US-14 West to SR-24 West put
us at the doorstep of Devil’s Tower.
This was as interesting as it was billed to be;
a monolithic stone structure that appeared to
be a child’s science project made with drinking
straws. A welcome departure from the “normal” deer and antelope was a couple fields full
of prairie dogs.These creatures popped up out
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his Wing.
We received chauffeured tours of Billings
from Marilyn’s cousins, John and Jo Rea, who are
Gold Wingers and GWRRA Members for many
years.They also gave us a few tips on good riding spots in the area.We later met up with our
friend from Honolulu, Rob Roberts and his new
friend Pat. Pat was from the Chicago area riding
a Valkyrie and taking her first big solo trip.
Temperatures ranged from the upper 90s to
the low 100s, so we didn’t spend much time on
the bikes.
Mike and Allen at Devils Tower.
of their dens, whistled, wagged their tails, and
ran from den to den.After taking a multitude of
pictures at Devil’s Tower, we reversed our
course to US-14 and continued west until we
reached the town of Moorcroft,Wyoming. From
Moorcroft, it was a simple jump aboard I-90
West for the final run into Sheridan, Wyoming,
where we spent the night.
Days 5 and 6 marked our return to Billings
and our foray into Wing Ding. The travel was
straightforward, just I-90 West into Billings and
right to our hotel.We spent quite a bit of time
at Wing Ding. The vendors had a nice array of
things to look at and drool over. Although I
never did find anything I couldn’t live without,
Mike had better luck finding some treasures for
Day 7 was one for the record books, and a
feast for the senses. First, most areas of the
West were suffering under record or nearrecord high temperatures. We left Billings
before it had a chance to heat up by taking I-90
West to Laurel, Montana. From Laurel, we
picked up US-212 West through several small
towns and into Red Lodge, where we fueled up.
This is a good place to fuel up to make sure you
have enough gas for Beartooth Pass. We continued on through Beartooth Pass. What an
amazing road!
With Wing Ding in full swing, there were a
multitude of bikes on that road, but it was still
a blast to ride.The heat of the day had one benefit in that it brought out the scent of the wild
sage.The road through Beartooth Pass had lots
of switchbacks, elevation gains, losses, and plenty of turnouts for photo ops. At the top of the
pass (elev. 10,974), it was a very comfortable 63
degrees F, and there were areas of snow waiting to be played in.Along the road to the “West
Summit” (a short, well-maintained gravel road),
we found a small trail leading to an overview of
the backside of the pass, including a trailing
black ribbon of roadway all the way to the valley floor with mountain lakes adorning the
scenery.
After Beartooth Pass, we continued on to
Cooke City, where we had lunch. After lunch,
we went into Yellowstone National Park via the
Northeast entrance.While waiting for our turn
in line, I saw a whitetail doe saunter across the
roadway three vehicles in front of me and go
down to the stream to take a drink and stand
in the cool water.
Just inside the park, we spotted several
bison in the fields. Most were at least a hundred
yards out, but one was only about 30 yards
away.We also started to really enjoy the blends
of scents within the park.A base of the sage was
always present, and then the evergreens and
various conifers joined in. Not to be outdone
was the subtle fragrance of the wildflowers, and
to give this recipe some punch, a spicy undertone of sulfur was present.We crossed a bridge
over one of the rivers, then went back to photograph it. The sulfur smell from the river was
slight but unmistakable.The color of the water
was a mixture of azure and ice blue tinted with
hints of green and yellow.
We went west to Roosevelt Lodge, where
we saw some old covered wagons as part of a
tour and BBQ, but we didn’t have enough time
to investigate. From Roosevelt Lodge, we
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turned south to Canyon Village, where we spotted a magnificent young bull elk lying in the
grass.While in Canyon Village, we traversed the
one-way road through Canyon Lodge to
Inspiration Point, Grand View, and Lookout
Point, where we took some great photos. We
also checked out the Upper Falls View Road
and then continued on the road to Artist’s
Point.There were plenty of artists making their
renditions of the rivers and waterfalls through a
variety of media.The waterfall was displaying it’s
own artistic flair via a vibrant streak of green
running down the face of the waterfall.
Once we put Canyon Village in our rearview
mirrors, we got a nice treat.A very large coyote
was on the prowl about 20 yards away from us
along the road. It never even looked at us, as it
was focused on a field mouse or other small
vole which it stalked, pounced upon, and ate
before setting out on another victim.
We were now heading south along the
Yellowstone River when our weather luck finally ran out. We were hit by a spate of thunderstorms, rain, and pea-sized hail that lasted on
and off for about 15 minutes. We continued
south to the Lake Village area, where we turned
west. We got spectacular views of Yellowstone
Lake throughout this portion of the trip. It had
pelicans and various waterfowl on the lake, as
well as more animals along the shore.
Leaving Lake Village, we went into the West
Thumb area, where we made a stop at the West
Thumb Geyser.This place was very interesting,
with multiple geysers strewn over a large area.
Boardwalks are placed to help people get a
glimpse of these phenomena without damaging
the fragile ecosystem around them or putting
the visitors in danger of falling through thin layers of crust over some of these hotspots.There
were two trails there, an inner quarter-mile
trail and an outer half-mile trail.
Yellowstone Lake provided the backdrop
for this area. Marilyn decided to do the inner
trail while Mike and I did the outer.We walked
only a couple hundred yards when we spotted
a female elk and her calf running along the geysers. The geysers themselves looked like warm
pools of water, though each was a little different with various colors of blue, green, yellow,
red, and white. Don’t be fooled by those pools,
however, as one of the informational posters
warned, the temperatures in those waters run
from 150 to around 210 degrees F.
After walking to the far side of the geyser
complex, we saw more elk, but now there were
three full-sized females and two calves. But
none was paying any attention to the tourists
taking pictures of them.
The next stop was Old Faithful Geyser. We
got there just in time to see the full eruption
and take the obligatory photos.That was to be
the last stop in Yellowstone for this day, as it
was getting late. We left the park through
Madison, past an area of nesting bald eagles,
then the West Entrance leading into West
Yellowstone, Montana, and our motel.
What a day!
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Allen & Marilyn on the
road in Wyoming.
Riding buddy Mike Guest
on the road in Montana.
Day 8 was a struggle from the word “Go.”
We started with a quick breakfast and then
went back into Yellowstone Park via the West
Entrance. We turned South after Madison and
immediately picked up Firehole Canyon Drive,
which is a one-way lane with views of Firehole
Falls and Firehole River. We explored Fountain
Paint Pot and walked around the boardwalk
there.
Next, we tried Firehole Lake Drive, which
provided views of the Great Fountain Geyser.
The Grand Prismatic Spring in the Midway
Geyser Basin was next on our list and another
hidden treasure. We followed that up with the
Upper Geyser Basin that held the Biscuit Basin,
then later the Black Sand Basin.
Our time was now getting short, and the
temperatures were already rising, so we continued east to West Thumb, then South past Lewis
Lake and out the South Entrance.That concluded our tour of Yellowstone National Park.
The Grand Teton National Park was the
next highlight on our whirlwind tour.We saw a
Allen & Marilyn at
Yellowstone Lake.
lot less wildlife here than in Yellowstone, though
there were still warning signs everywhere. We
rode US-89 South to Teton Park Road and followed that, as it was much more scenic.
Teton Park Road runs right along the base of
the Grand Tetons.The view was spectacular, as I
could see a vibrant, deep forest green stand of
trees along the base of the mountains then the
slate-gray Grand Tetons rising to dizzying
heights in jagged and craggy formations.This visage was topped off with highlights of snow and
ice scattered throughout the mountaintops.
From Teton Park Road, we decided to find
out where Jenny Lake Road went.This road was
completely different, as it stayed within the forest and allowed only short peeks of the mountains before skirting Jenny Lake and meeting
back up with Teton Park Road.
A short jog south into Moose,Wyoming, we
gained access to SR-390 East to US-26 South
into Jackson Hole. The town is a nice mix of
antique and rustic-looking buildings with all the
modern conveniences. It was a shame we didn’t
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have time to explore this place further on our
trip.
We decided to try to have some fun by taking SR-22 West through the mountains. On a
normal day, this road would have been a lot of
fun, but that day it seemed like everything was
forced, as my lines were off and I had two different drivers go left of center on me in the
curves.This road boasts steep grades, plenty of
turns and some long sweepers just to keep you
awake.
We crossed into Idaho and picked up SR-31
South to US-26 West into Twin Falls, Idaho.We
needed to make up some time and needed to
get some airflow to combat the oppressive 90plus degree heat, so I-15 South was just the
ticket to fill the bill on our way into Pocatello.
A quick run on I-86 West from Pocatello
turned into I-84 West close to Burley, Idaho,
and our stopping point for the day.
As we headed into Burley, we saw what we
initially thought was a storm cloud with rain
falling. As we neared it, however, we realized it
was a smoke cloud and learned that several
lightning strikes the last couple of days had
started wildfires in the region.
Day 9, July 8, was the last day of our scheduled tour.A simple one on paper, just I-84 West
to Portland, Oregon, then I-205 back to
Vancouver.We had a great start with breakfast.
Then we checked tires, fueled the bikes, and
were on the road by 7 a.m.
Everyone was feeling good, but we were all
ready to be home and in the air conditioning.
We fueled up in Pendleton, where temperatures were back in the low 90s, so the cooling
gear went on again.Then we cruised all the way
through Arlington, with our next scheduled fuel
stop in Biggs Junction, Oregon.
Thus far, we’d had no major road problems.
But now Mike was in the lead on a long slow
right hand sweeper, passing a semi-truck on his
right and a concrete jersey barrier on his left,
when his bike made a sudden shimmy as if he’d
been caught by a rogue gust of wind.The wind,
at that point, was blowing from right to left and
would have been blocked by the semi. Mike
slowed down, and the semi cleared him on the
right as the tail end of his bike sat down hard
on the pavement and started fishtailing wildly.
Mike’s rear tire had lost all air pressure in the
space of about 30 yards.
I quickly slowed down and started weaving
through our two lanes of traffic to block the
cars that were trying to race past, not looking
or realizing there was trouble ahead. Luckily,
Mike did everything right and was able to keep
the bike upright and eventually got it to the
shoulder. Once we all got to the side of the
road, we muscled his bike to it’s center stand so
we could go underneath and survey the damage.
The tire appeared to be in good shape, no
blowouts, holes or punctures. We put the air
compressor on the tire to see if we could find
the leak and immediately heard the hiss as soon
as the compressor turned on. A little splash of
water on the valve stem confirmed that the
rubber base had torn. After a three-hour wait
in 95-degree temperatures, we finally got a tow
driver who knew motorcycles to come and we
got Mike’s bike strapped down into the towing
trailer.
At this point, we offered to let Marilyn ride
in the air-conditioned truck, but she was determined to ride every mile of this trip. So Mike
rode with the tow driver as we followed his
wounded Wing all the way to Mike’s place,
where we unloaded the bike, pushed it up the
driveway into his garage, and put it back on its
center stand.
After a couple of much-needed glasses of
ice water, Marilyn and I jumped back on our
bike and went home.
Marilyn’s “Cancer Survivor’s Tour”
Tally: We had traveled through six states in
nine days and covered a total of 3439.7 miles.
We had also cemented friendships and completed the first of many trips Marilyn and I hope
to be able to take on our new lease on life.
Best of all, we’re happy to report that, at the
time of this writing, Marilyn had passed her
three-month checkup with flying colors. It is
our hope and prayer that there will be many
more “Cancer Survivor Tours” ahead for us. ●
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WELCOME HOME JIM & BRENDA PENNINGTON
Debbie Winkler • GWRRA #156364 & Elmer Jauch • GWRRA #22083
Total miles traveled (approximate): 30,283
From Wing Ding in Nashville,TN (86,200) to
Wing Ding in Billings, MT (116,483)
ur Harvest Home Parade was the perfect
opportunity to show off GWRRA’s
2006-2007 International Couple of the
Year, Chapter OH-L’s very own Jim & Brenda
Pennington.
It had been five years since the last Harvest
Home Parade, and Elmer & I thought it would be
a good idea to bring it back.We couldn’t think of
a better way to show how proud we are of Jim &
Brenda!
As you will see from the stats below, Jim &
Brenda put many, many miles, time, energy, and
dollars into their passions: motorcycling and
GWRRA!
Congratulations, Jim and Brenda, we love you!
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Nights spent in motel room: 127 nights!
Personal dollars spent – The Pennington’s
quoted:
“If we didn’t have this passion for motorcycling
and riding the greatest touring motorcycle ever
built, coupled with the love for a great
2006-2007 International Couple of the Year, Association like GWRRA, we would have lots
Jim & Brenda Pennington.
more money in the bank! GWRRA activities and
events, as well as the Friends for Fun, Safety and
Knowledge all add up to a different kind of bank account for us—a
Priceless Journey!”
Jim & Brenda’s term ended in July 2007, and here are the
statistics of their tour:
Transportation:
30,283 miles with 4,299 miles compensated by National
Region Rallies attended: 3
for 38 avg. miles per gal.
Average of 60.046 gallons of gasoline
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Three oil changes
Three sets of tires
Regions visited: 9
One brake pad replacement
A B D E F H I J N
District (State) Rallies attended: 11
MN WA NC VA MS FL AL
TN
SC
IN
OH
Food:
130 days x 3 meals a day = 390 meals
Chapters/Districts visited for meetings or events: 19
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KY-G
AK-A & M
OH-A2 FL2-L
LA-H
KY-P
AK-P
OH-E2
OH-X2
OH-T2
OH-S2
Rally Shirts:
20 shirts
State Activities:
Tennessee: Cupid’s Capers
Michigan: Winter Rendezvous
Ohio: Cabin Fever & Southwest Ohio Motorcycle Toy Run
Special Thank-yous
We don’t know what we would have done without Gail & Randy
Hiser. Special thanks for all their hard work, and to Gail for all her planning, organizing and keeping us focused for the Harvest Home Parade.
Many hours were involved in the planning, cutting, fitting and, finally,
the putting together of everything for the float.The final project turned
out super! A big thank-you goes out to all the workers who donated
their time and talents.
The following list of people who rode in the parade to honor Jim &
Brenda were: Ron Cawein & Karen Tomlin, Gail & Randy Hiser, Lois &
Ted Enzweiler, Walt Bohanan, Dan & Diane Dalton, John Pearson, Judy
O’rourck, Jackie Heim, Bud Smith, Jim Beeber, Ken Jauch, Andy Andrea,
and Debbie Winkler. Elmer had the honor of driving the truck that
pulled our International COYs.
What a great group to work with! Everyone pitched in and did whatever needed to be done.
We want to thank Western Hills Honda, who sponsored our float
and also donated the generator for the music. A big thank-you to Tom
Winkler for taking time out of his busy schedule and making the music
happen.
Elmer & I would like to say how much we appreciate everyone’s hard
work for helping us bring back something that is near and dear to our
hearts: the Harvest Home Parade.
●
States (Districts) traveled in/through getting to GWRRA
events: 31
Canadian Provinces traveled in/through getting to GWRRA
events: 5
Region A
FL
GA
MS
AL
SC
Region B
PA
NY
CT
Region H
TX
LA
Region I
WY
MT
ID
OR
WA
February 2008
Region D Region E Region F
OH
ND
CO
IN
SD
UT
MN
IA
IL
NE
Region J Canada J Region N
AK
Yukon
TN
British Co
KY
Alberta
NC
Saskatche
WV
Manitoba
VA
Gifts & Etc
American Flag lapel pins; 6”x9” American Flags (antenna); 3’x5’
American Flags (outdoor); American Flags for gardens plus other patriotic items.
National expenses for vests, lettering & name badges
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FEBRUARY
by Tom Cremer
2008
ADS
Add On ......................................................32
Americade .................................................27
American Custom Trailers .........................10
Baytown.....................................................59
Big Bike Parts..............................................6
Bikeline By Markel American Insurance .....9
Bushtec Trailer...........................................48
Champion Trikes........................................87
Chatterbox, USA .................................13, 53
Chrome World Inc. ....................................61
Corbin Pacific, Inc. ....................................49
Cruiserworks .............................................65
Deltran.......................................................16
Diamond Custom Seats ............................14
Disabled Motorcycle Riders ......................12
Electrical Connection ................................31
Gene’s Gallery...........................................11
Gerbings Heated Clothing...........................5
Hannigan Motorsports...............................53
Honda Direct Line .....................................12
Honda Of Cool Springs .............................28
Honda Of Tupelo .......................................15
INB Radio..................................................32
www.tourtoons.com
Interstate Cycles .......................................31
J & M Corp ..................................................2
Jason Industries ........................................60
Kennedy Group .........................................33
Kuryakyn ...................................................55
LA Honda ..................................................55
Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. ........................25
Motor Trike Inc...........................................30
Motor Trike Inc...........................................88
Neosho Fiberglass ....................................12
Niehaus Cycle Sales...........................18, 19
Open Road Outfitters ................................33
Pitbull By Watson’s Mfg.............................13
Progressive Insurance...............................17
Progressive Suspension..............................6
S100 ..........................................................63
Schroaders Honda ....................................22
Sierra Electronics ......................................57
Southern Honda Powersports ...................51
The Trike Shop ..........................................57
Thoroughbred Motorsports, Inc. ..........43-46
Tow-Pac, Inc........................................31, 63
Ultra 2000 Mfg...........................................16
US Paint ....................................................56
Utopia Products, Inc..................................13
Wags Unique Trailers ................................63
Wing Stuff.Com .........................................35
World On Wheels ......................................14
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Wing World
Wing Ding 30
Hotels List
Book Online at https://www.greenvillecvb.com/housing
✭ Designates co-host hotels.
Map
#
Hotel Name
1
AmeriSuites
2
Best Western Airport Inn
3
4
Courtyard by Marriott Orchard Park
Crowne Plaza
5
Drury Inn & Suites
6
7
Embassy Suites Golf Resort &
Conference Center
Fairfield Inn
8
Hampton Inn - GSP
9
Hampton Inn - Haywood
10
Hawthorn Suites
11
Hilton Greenville
12
16
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites GSP
Holiday Inn - I-85 / Augusta
Road
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites Woodruff Road
Hyatt Regency Greenville
17
La Quinta Inn & Suites
18
MainStay Suites
19
Marriott Greenville
20
Microtel Inn
21
Quality Inn Executive Center
22
Residence Inn
23
Sleep Inn
24
The Phoenix - Greenville's Inn
25
The Westin Poinsett
✭
13
14
✭
15
✭
Address
40 W. Orchard Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
5009 Pelham Road
Greenville, SC 29615
70 Orchard Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
851 Congaree Road
Greenville, SC 29607
10 Carolina Point Parkway
Greenville, SC 29607
670 Verdae Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29607
48 Fisherman Lane
Greenville, SC 29615
47 Fisherman Lane
Greenville, SC 29615
246 Congaree Road
Greenville, SC 29607
48 McPrice Court
Greenville, SC 29615
45 W. Orchard Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
407 N. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
2861 Dry Pocket Road
Greer, SC 29650
4295 Augusta Road
Greenville, SC 29605
1036 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
220 N. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
65 W. Orchard Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
2671 Dry Pocket Road
Greer, SC 29650
1 Parkway East
Greenville, SC 29615
20 Interstate Court
Greenville, SC 29615
540 N. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
120 Milestone Way
Greenville, SC 29615
231 N. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
246 N. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
120 S. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Complimentary
Breakfast
Complimentary
Parking
$109.00
*
*
$69.60
*
*
Rate (Tax
included)
On-Site
Restaurant
$121.00
$139.00
*
*
$115.00
*
*
*
*
*
$104.00
*
*
$89.00
*
*
$99.00
*
*
$86.90
*
*
$131.00
$119.00
*
*
*
$117.00
*
*
$92.00
*
*
$78.20
*
$80.00
*
*
*
$94.60
*
*
$80.00
*
*
$109.00
$129.00
*
*
*
$65.00
*
*
$67.00
*
*
$120.00
*
*
$80.49
*
*
$90.00
*
$135.00
*
*
The rates listed above are good for the following dates: July 1-7, 2008.
February 2008
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Wing Ding 30 RV/Camping Sites & Proximity to Host Facility
* (Campground pricing may vary depending on dates & equipment. Call for details.)
Paris Mountain
State Park
2401 State Park Rd. • Greenville SC 29609
864-244-5565
Each site has individual water/electrical hookups. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 ft. others up to 30 ft./Rest rooms
& hot showers. All sites have 30 amp $17.06-$18.16.
6.5
miles
Springwood
RV Park
800 Donaldson Rd. • Greenville, SC 29605
864-277-9789
30 amp is $23/night, 50 amp is $29/night. Full service family
campground/laundry facilities, bathrooms/hot showers.
8
miles
Creekside
RV Park
1120 Valentine Lane • Greer, SC 29690
864-877-1242
RV camping only. $20 for 30 amp, $25 for 50 amp. 2 blocks from super
Wal-Mart. Full hookups/laundry facilities. No rest room facilites.
13
miles
Little Lake
RV Park
235 Stamey Valley Rd. • Travelers Rest, SC 29690 RV camping only. Full hookups/30 + 50 amp/No shower or rest rooms.
864-834-0776
$25/night or $125/wk. Reservations starting March 1.
15
miles
Valley
RV Park
2400 N. Highway 25 • Travelers Rest, SC 29690
864-834-8150
$27/night. Tent camping also available. Electric & water hookups/
hot showers/laundry facilities. Reservations available Dec. 1.
16
miles
Cunningham
RV Park
600 Campground Rd. • Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-576-1973
RV sites including pull through sites/rest rooms & laundry facilities.
Starting at $24.00/night.
26.3
miles
Table Rock
State Park
158 East Ellison Lane • Pickens, SC 29671
866-345-7275
Individual water & electrical hookups/some sites accommodate RVs up to 26.9
miles
40 ft./rest rooms & hot showers. All sites 30 amp at $16/night.
Solitude
Pointe
102 Table Rock Road • Cleveland, SC 29635
(864) 836-4128
Cabin and RV camping available. 30/50 amp full hook-up prices for RV's starting 27
at $24/night, cabins starting at $85/night. Restroom facilities. Laundry facilities. miles
Anderson / Lake
Hartwell KOA
200 Wham Road • Anderson, SC 29625
800-562-5804
68
RV and tent camping and cabins available. Free wi-fi.
Please call for availability.
30
miles
Wing World
GWRRA
Invites you to
Wing Ding 30
Greenville, South Carolina • July 3-6, 2008
To register, simply mail or fax this form, or call 1.800.843.9460,
or visit www.wing-ding.org on the Internet.
RIDER’S NAME: _______________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
CITY/ST/ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________
COUNTRY:______________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
Full registration includes:
access to trade show,
seminars, talent show, field
events, parades, opening
and closing ceremonies.
Plus, each full registrant
receives a souvenir event pin,
event program, one door prize
ticket and one grand prize
ticket for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes!
Please use ONE form for
each rider (the rider is the
driver of the motorcycle). Coriders (passengers) use the
same form as the rider.
WORK PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
EARLY: (Postmarked before May 14, 2008)
LATE: (Postmarked May 14 - June 15, 2008)
Number of Life or Gold Members
x $20 = $
Number of Life or Gold Members
x $22 = $
Number of Members
x $40 = $
Number of Members
x $45 = $
Number of Non-Members
x $50 = $
Number of Non-Members
x $55 = $
Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing
must be received at the Home Office on or before June 15, 2008, and are subject to a $15
handling charge. No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted. Day passes will be
available, $15 for Members, $22 for non-members. On-site full registration fee is $50 for
Members and $60 for non-members.
Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities
and events! Additional lodging and camping information will be sent with your registration
confirmation 2-3 weeks after your application is processed. Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any
other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the
registration area.
FAX or MAIL this form to:
GWRRA
P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
1.800.843.9460
623.581.2500 (Phoenix)
Fax: 623.581.3844
Register on-line at
www.wing-ding.org
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Wi n g D i n g 3 0 , J u ly 3 - 6 , 2 0 0 8 • G r e e nv i l l e , S o u t h C a r o l i n a
RIDER EDUCATION COURSES
The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number of participants. You will be
notified of your class time and location as soon as possible.
Note: Certification cost is per bike!*
ERC
(One-up) Learn advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, swerving and
other possible lifesaving techniques plus mental skills and situation strategies for the
single rider. 5.5 hours (range only).
ERC
(Two-up) This course offers the same basic principles as the ERC with the added
element of a co-rider. 5.5 hours (range only).
GWRRA ARC
Experience advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, and swerving
techniques plus mental and situational strategies in GWRRA's own Advanced Rider
Course. 8.0 hours (classroom & range).
Sidecar
This course offers advanced techniques of riding with a sidecar as well as situation
strategies and accident avoidance tactics.
6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
Trailering
Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable travel.
Motorcycles only, no trikes or sidecars please.
6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
Trike
This course teaches advanced riding skills for the trike rider such as
maximum braking, swerving and turning. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
SOUVENIR
WING DING T-SHIRT
ERC (two-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Co-Rider _______________________
GWRRA ARC _________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Co-Rider _______________________
Sidecar ______________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
OPTION: To receive your event shirt in advance,
please add $3 (s/h) per shirt. Valid only for
orders placed by May 1st, 2008.
(Place quantity next to size)
TOTAL
ERC (one-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
$15
$20
$30
$50
1 Yard (18 tickets)
= $10
3 Yards (54 tickets) = $20
7 Yards (126 tickets) = $40
Total ______________
Must be present to win! Drawings held at Closing
Ceremonies. GWRRA not responsible for filling out
tickets or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or
counterfeit tickets will be voided.
Child & Infant This course is designed to teach and certify you in the Child & Infant principles
CPR/First Aid of CPR and First Aid. Come and learn these lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.
(New)
Rider ________________________
____________ 5 Tickets =
____________ 10 Tickets =
____________ 20 Tickets =
____________ 40 Tickets =
GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 (4 WINNERS!)
CPR/First Aid This course is designed to refresh and recertify you in the basic principles of CPR
and First Aid. 4 hours.
(Renew)
# OF PEOPLE
Must be present to win!
Total ______________
CPR/First Aid This course is designed to teach and certify you in the basic principles of CPR and
(New)
First Aid. Come and learn these absolutely essential lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.
CLASS
WIN A 2009 HONDA GOLD WING
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
Small
Medium
Large
XL
2XL
3XL
Golf Shirt (Qty)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
$15=
$15=
$15=
$15=
$17=
$20=
$25=
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
Golf Shirt size(s) ____ ____ ____ ____
Co-Rider _______________________
Total _______________
Trailering _____________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
Co-Rider _______________________
Trike _________________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
Co-Rider _______________________
CPR/First Aid-New _____________ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________
Name ________________________
CPR/First Aid-Renewal __________ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________
Name ________________________
Child/Infant CPR/First Aid _______ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________
*$30 refund after course completion
Name ________________________
Grand Total ______________________
Keep informed of new information
as it becomes available.
Go to:
www.wing-ding.org
FAX or MAIL this form to:
GWRRA • P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
1.800.843.9460 • Fax: 623.581.3844
Register online at
www.wing-ding.org
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(N/A)
BIKE SHOW COMPETITION
Thirty-six classifications! Includes a special souvenir pin.
Number of bikes ___________ x $10 = __________________
POKER RUNS
(8 WINNERS!)
Must be present to win! Includes a special souvenir pin.
First place ($500), second ($250), third ($100), fourth
($50), fifth - eighth ($25 each). Winners will be posted
on Closing Day. Five card draw.
Number of hands ____________ x $10 = _________________
GRAND TOTAL: $
ENCLOSED
Check
Money Order
Please send check or money order in equivalent U.S. funds. All others will be returned to
sender for adjustment. Please do not send cash.
CHARGE MY:
M/C
Number:
Exp.
Signature:
VISA
AmEx
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Tulsa windshield, backrest, CB, trunk rack, passenger transformer
boards. Driver floorboards. Loaded with chrome. Come with
matching Bushtec trailer and matching helmets with headsets.
The stock windshield for a GL1800; stock seat for a 1993 1500
Gold Wing with backrest. Will sell all for $17,000 firm. William.
(918) 945-7554. OK.
2003 GL1800 Gold Wing. Red. 24K mi. Original owner; excellent condition. Some accessories. $12,800. Jon. (608) 5924064. WI.
2004 Honda Reflex 250 Scooter. Red. 5K mi. 65 mpg. Garage
kept. New $6,000; will take $3,400. Wife’s bike and selling
due to health. Will consider delivering. Roy. (580) 924-2098.
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M O T O R C Y C L E S
1977 Kawasaki KZ1000. Totally restored to immaculate condition, beautiful orange paint metal flake with ghost flames. Engine
has been polished, sport fender, Viper windshield, Accell ignition,
oversized carbs, bored, vance four into one header, extremely
fast. One of a kind. (260) 622-1358. $3,990 obo.
1980 Yamaha 1100cc Midnight Special. Very rare. 6K mi. 25
years in storage. All original. Runs and drives like new. A true collector’s bike. Asking $4,250. Call (480) 720-2821.
1983 GL1100 Interstate. Root Beer Brown with factory and talent pinstriping. Progressive suspension, front and back.
Superbrace Fork Stabilizer. New Battery, rear tire, clutch and
cable, starter chain, starter and water pump. Trailer hitch.
Summer and winter windshields (1-2 years old.). Honda/Clarion
AM/FM/CB. Heel/toe shifter. Floorboards and highway boards.
Christmas tree cluster baron lights on tail end. Aux. highway
lights on lower front case guards. Clymer manual/owners manual. Owner has 3 Hondas, no wife, but 1 or 2 bikes must go. Bike
is an antique collector next year. Home is Massachusetts (413)
569-1129 (home); (413) 433-1129 (cell). $4,500 will keep
it going. I use it regularly!
1987 Kawasaki KL1000 Eliminator High Performance 140hp.
Totally restored to immaculate condition, beautiful black pearl
February 2008
metallic paint with ghost flames. Over $6,000 in performance
upgrades make this a one-of-a-kind tire smoking beast of epic
proportions. This bike is beautiful, totally unusual, rare, and turns
heads everywhere it goes. Absolutely one-of-a-kind. (260) 6221358. $4,650 obo.
1994 Gold Wing GL1500 SE. Pearl White. About 70K mi. Some
damage to fairing, was dropped. Have several new parts.
$6,500. Call (334) 445-4772 or email [email protected].
AL.
1995 GL1500 SE. Red and black. 47K mi. Extras like big windshield, aftermarket seat, Wig Wag, floorboards, air horns. Lots of
chrome, CB, pinstriped. Garage kept. $9,000 obo. (956) 2335034
1996 Gold Wing GL1500. Candy Apple Red. 47K mi. New battery, new tire. $5,500. Located in Phoenix, Arizona. Don. (602)
978-4919.
1997 Honda GL1500 SE. White/gray. 126,500 mi. Trailer hitch
and many other extras. $8,000. John. (239) 656-5210 or
[email protected]. FL.
1998 GL1500 SE. Pearl White/Silver. Absolutely perfect condition with only 9K miles. New tires and battery. Many extras,
including Tulsa windshield, floorboards and luggage rack. Garage
kept. $11,000. Steve. (845) 227-2425 or wcc97@frontier
net.net. NY.
1998 GL1500 SE. Black. 47K mi. Garage kept, very clean, lots
of extras. New tires. (239) 304-0574 or joanne17201@
yahoo.com. FL.
2000 GL1500 SE. Dark blue. New tires, battery, with Battery
Tender. Factory equipped. Also an Insta-Trike by Tow-Pac.
Remove/replace in 10 minutes. Only 6K mi. Excellent condition.
Garage kept. Vision issues-glaucoma. $17,000. Lynn. (830)
997-5151. TX.
2001 Honda Gold Wing. Black beauty! 17K mi. Over $3,000 in
customization and chrome. Two windshields, heated grips, driving lights, wing, LEDs. New tires, custom pipes, pegs, leather, luggage. Comes with Unigo Unique one-wheel trailer (retails for
$3,500). Rated 140 mph. All for $14,900 obo. (260) 6221358.
2003 Honda VTX 1800cc. Burnt Orange. About 10K mi.
Mustang Double seat with backrest, Honda leather saddle bags
and trunk bag. Floorboards with heel/toe shifter. Over $3,700
in extras. Concourse condition. New tires. Must see! $7,900
obo. Tom. (936) 448-1339 (home) or (832) 721-4981 (cell).
2003 Honda GL1800. Silver. About 9,300 miles. Second owner.
Always garaged and like new condition. New tires. This is a beautiful bike! $13,500 obo. Tom. (936) 448-1339 (home) or
(832) 721-4981 (cell).
2003 Gold Wing. Candy Apple Red. 30K mi. Excellent condition.
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1989 GL1500 with a Friendship 3 sidecar. Wineberry. 35,500
mi. Loaded. Has a full cover. Asking $10,000. If you need more
information, let me know. Alan. (248) 426-5042 or (248)
628-8828 or [email protected].
2004 GL1800 with Motor Trike conversion. Titanium. 61K mi.
Aqua Shields (running boards), raked front (EZ-Steer), trailer
hitch. Loaded with extras. Garage kept. New tires, battery, and
tune-up in 2007. Asking $25,000. Bob. (603) 448-3707. For
pics, email [email protected].
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2001 Cargo Trailer. Homemade, but very nice. Black with
chrome wheels. New tires, tongue cooler and cover. Contact Larry
at (765) 969-2493. IN.
2002 Timeout Camper. Excellent condition; always garaged.
Includes light bar, swivel hitch, chrome wheels, covered cooler,
awning, cargo carriers, table, chair, air mattress w/ pump. Plus
extras. $3,000. (765) 457-7106 or email for pics to tkriley
[email protected].
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Voyager kit for 1800 Gold Wing. New condition. $2,000. (302)
398-3115 or [email protected].
Brown/maroon side cover for right side [gas tank side] of
GL1200. Only minor scratches. $35 for pick-up or $45 sent certified mail. Brian. (810) 231-9667. Ann Arbor, Michigan, area.
Parts for 1800. Kuryakyn highway boards w/ folding pegs, ISO
wing floor boards, $100; Tulsa windshield for 1800 in original
box, $100. (239) 304-0574. [email protected].
Corbin heated seat for GL1800. Black leather w/ Royal Blue
welts. Mint condition. $ 600. (412) 527-0190 or tcbenz1@
windstream.net. PA.
Diamond Seat. Gray with velour, drive and passenger backrest,
like-new condition. Will trade for stock seat, black or gray, driver
and passenger, like-new condition. For 1996 GL1500 SE. Call
(334) 445-4772 or email [email protected]. AL.
For a GL1500: Fire Creek tank bag, $70, obo. Diamond Custom
Seat with matching passenger and Markland backrest, red,
$275. Gary. (419) 289-1018, obo. [email protected]
Complete Honda service manual for GL1500 SE, $40. Larry.
(507) 327-6663.
2004 GL1800 trike take-off parts. Candy red saddlebags.
Swingarm with rear wheel, tire and drive, mufflers. Only 9K
miles on bike at time of trike conversion. Located in Western
North Carolina. Make offer. Contact Eddie at (828) 665-6826.
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rides in every direction. First class accommodations with 2 BR, 2
BA and large loft/family room. Sleeps up to 6. $150 a night,
For rent Bike Week, March 1-8, 2008. Tropic Shores, Daytona
Beach, Florida. Sleeps 4. Beachfront, Gold Crown. $1,200. John.
(386) 409-5560.
weekly discount. 904-260-7925 or [email protected].
Rocky Mountain Rental. Member-owned Colorado home at Trout
Creek Pass between Buena Vista and Hartsel. Beautiful mountain
Wyndham Palms Resort right next to Disney World in Orlando,
Two-bedroom Timeshare for sale. Two weeks in the fabulous
Florida. $9,500. Larry. (507) 327-6663.
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Do You Need
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& Claudette Verhulst at (705) 752-5724 or email
[email protected]. Visit the Region K website at
http://regionk.cyclesurf.com/maine.htm.
DISTRICT EVENTS
FEBRUARY 8-10, 2008. OHIO DISTRICT RALLY’S “Cabin
Fever”. Theme is “Comic Book Characters” in Columbus,
Ohio. Contact Roger & Penny Hurley, 201 Southview Lane,
West Milton, Ohio 45383. (937) 698-4443 or email [email protected] or visit the District page at www.ohio
gwrra.org.
Available at www.gwrra.org. Just click
on “Official Products” on the top bar!
Or call Sherry @ 623-445-2384.
NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
FEBRUARY 10-17 & FEB 24-MAR 2, 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
888-711-7447.
JULY 3-6, 2008. WING DING 30 returns to Greenville, SC.
Register now at www.wing-ding.org or call 800-843-9460 or
623-581-2500 for info.
REGIONAL EVENTS
*JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 2008. REGION (E)’s
“Awareness Ride 2008.” Open to all GWRRA Members.
Participants to document 5 motorist awareness events, whereby
awareness information is submitted to the public. Complete validation form and submit with photographs along with $5 to
receive Awareness Ride Pin. Validation form and guidelines
available under “Chapter & District Aids” tab on Region E web
site: www.gwrra-region-e.com/ For information, contact: Charles
Mallett (618) 867-2920 Email: [email protected]
*APRIL 17-19, 2008. SOUTH CENTRAL REGION (H)'s
RALLY, "Mosey On Back To Marshall" in Marshall, TX. For
our western theme rally, break out your cowboy boots and hats
and join us in North Eastern Texas, where the west really began.
Contact Cliff or Donna Miller (405) 949-1748 or [email protected] or register online at the Region H Website http://gwrrah.org. Vendors contact Harry Dollarhide at (405) 391-7661 or
[email protected].
*JUNE 20-22, 2008. REGION (J)’s “2008 Midnight Sun
Fun Run,” in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. For
more information, contact Phil Craven at (250) 353-7108 or
[email protected].
JULY 31-AUGUST 3, 2008. Canadian Atlantic Region
(L) Rally in Kenville, NS. See www.canadianatlanticregion.org for registration form or contact David Champion at
(709) 727-2238 or email [email protected] for
more information.
AUGUST 1-3, 2008. CENTRAL CANADA REGION (K)
RALLY ’s “Rendezvous 2008” in North Bay, Ontario,
“Gateway to the North.” Come join us for our annual rally in the
city that was once one of The Hudson’s Bay Company’s original
trading posts on the Voyageur route west. Contact Ron & Jean
Hurley at (705) 752-1782 or email [email protected]; or Con
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FEBRUARY 23, 2008. ARKANSAS DISTRICT’s third annual
“Couples Spring Fling” in Morrilton, AR. Join us for a fun-filled
day of games, seminars, entertainment and selection of the 2008
Arkansas District Couple of the Year. Contact Dale & Carolyn
Frieden, (479) 229-3370 or email: [email protected] or check
our website: www.argwrra.org.
FEBRUARY 23, 2008. MISSOURI DISTRICT’s Spring Fling
“Under the Big Top” at Country Club Hotel & Spa in Lake
Ozark, MO. Registration $10; Activities from 9 a.m. –4 p.m.;
Entertainment starts at 7 p.m. Contact Laverne & Shirley Schell,
(417) 889-0321 or [email protected].
MARCH 27-29, 2008. LOUISIANNA DISTRICT RALLY’S
“Wings over the Bayou”. Theme is “Mardi Gras Madness” in
Lafayette, LA, at Holiday Inn Holidome. Contact Jere and
Maurine Pyburn, District Directors, at (318) 387-1741 or [email protected]. Website: www.ladist.org for rally registration
form.
APRIL 3-5, 2008. ALABAMA DISTRICT RALLY in Mobile,
AL. For more information, contact Bill Gulley at (256) 247-1619.
APRIL 24-26, 2008. TENNESSEE DISTRICT RALLY’s
“Wings on the Water”/Cruise Ship theme. Held in Pigeon
Forge, TN. Contact Ken & Julie Zahn at (865) 774-7740 or
email [email protected]. For more information, check our
website at www.tngwrra.org.
MAY 1-3, 2008. MISSOURI DISTRICT RALLY, “Wing the
Ozarks” at the Welk Resort in Branson, MO. Pre-registration
saves you $5, includes a chance at $250 drawing, five meal
vouchers, and more. Pre-register before April 15, 2008. Contact
Laverne & Shirley Schell, (417) 889-0321 or lsschell_20@
yahoo.com.
*MAY 8-10, 2008. TEXAS DISTRICT RALLY. In Corpus
Christi, Texas. Join us Friday night for a once-in-a-lifetime
evening, boarding the USS Lexington and having a special dinner. Host hotel, the Holiday Inn [(361) 289-5100]. For more
information, contact District Directors Ken & Barbie Peterson
(817) 293-4667 or [email protected] or visit
www.gwrra-tx.org
MAY 23-25, 2008. ARKANSAS DISTRICT RALLY’s
“Mountain Memories II” in Harrison, AR. Activities include our
own Arkansas-style “Hillbilly Olympics” and “Mountain
Memories Dance”. Plan an extra day or two and enjoy riding
some of the finest roads available in Region H for motorcycling.
Contact Dale & Carolyn Frieden, Arkansas District Directors,
(479) 229-3370 or email: [email protected]. Visit District
website for registration and details at www.argwrra.org.
*JUNE 12-14, 2008. GEORGIA DISTRICT RALLY’s “A
Rally of Mythological Proportions,” in Athens, Georgia.
Contact Bill or Betty Livingston (229) 889-1705 or email [email protected]. Vendors, contact Ron or Susan Larsen
(478) 971-4291 or email [email protected]. For more details,
including rally flyer and registration forms, go to www.gwrraga.com.
MEMBER “WANTED”
Looking for a Tow-Pac for a GL1500. Reasonably priced. Call
(334) 445-4772 or email [email protected]. AL.
Want a Honda GL1800 trike, 2005 or later, with low mileage.
1st choice: Trike Shop; 2nd choice: Lehman; 3rd choice: DFT; 4th
choice: California Sidecar. Ray. (480) 373-1208.
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*JUNE 21, 2008. DELAWARE DISTRICT's Daze Ride-In
GPS/MAPS Pirate Treasure Hunt "Come Pillage and Plunder in
Delaware". Contact Brian Gillard at (302) 995-6544 or
[email protected] or check out the website at http://the
island.gwrradea.org.
*JULY 17-19, 2008. NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS RALLY
(A combined rally of Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Vermont) in Rutland,
Vermont. This is a “Don’t Miss!” event! Vermont has some of
the best motorcycle riding in the entire U.S.! Host Hotel is the
Holiday Inn in Rutland, Vermont. For more information, contact
Vermont District Directors Nate & Linda Evans at (802) 7739197 or [email protected]. or register online at www.new
englandrally.org.
CHAPTER EVENTS
FEBRUARY 9, 2008. GA-S’s “Sweetheart Poker Run” in the
Will-A-Way Recreation Area at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder,
GA. Events include games and door prizes, bike show, poker
run, auction and more! $5 registration fee includes lunch. (State
park entry fee extra.) Event pins for first 120 pre-registered. For
additional information and registration forms, visit our website at
www.gwrra-gas.org.
FEBRUARY 22-23, 2008. FL1-A2’s “Lakeside Bike Rally” in
Quincy, FL. Contact Charles Lenton Stephens, 149 Ruzena
Loop, Havana, Florida 32333. (850) 933-2508.
MARCH 15, 2008. TX-V2’s “Rally by the Lake” at
Breckenridge Plantation Campground on Lake Texana, in Edna,
TX. Contact Alyce Hartman at (361) 573-6529 or email [email protected].
LLED
CANCE
MAY 23-26, 2008. WA-L’s Annual Desert Spring Fling at The
Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA. Hotels available, or camp on the fairgrounds. Details on website:
www.gwrra-wa-1.org or contact M.R. Messinger at (509) 5824560 or [email protected].
APRIL 4-6, 2008. CA-1R’s 10th annual “Rally in the Valley”
in Mesquite, NV. For information, contact Tom Lorenz at (714)
968-4393 or Cathy Diaz at (949) 551-4896. For flyer information and accommodations, please visit our website at
www.gwrra-ca1r.org.
*April 11-12, 2008. TX–O’s “Bluebonnet Rally & Campout”
at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg, Texas
[(830) 997-4204 or (http://www.fbgtx.org/). Camp Friday and
Saturday in reserved rally spots (1-32). If camping, mention you
are with Chapter O when paying camping fee. Rally starts
Saturday at 8 a.m. Catered Lunch, Fun Run, Off-Bike games,
Silent Auction, prizes, and fun. Rally located in the enclosed
Pioneer Pavilion, rain or shine! Contact Mark Heene at (512)
694-3063 or email [email protected] or see Chapter
website for more details: http://goldwingaustin.org/.
APRIL 12-13, 2008. Chapter W2 Wings in The Mall, April
12 & 13, 2008 at the Woodland Mall in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Hours: Mall Hours
*APRIL 26, 2008. TX-O’s Fifth Annual “Heart of Texas Wings
Rally,” at Riverside Park, Brownwood Texas. Mystery Run,
Prizes, Bike Show, Duck Race, Vendors, Silent Auction, and
lunch. Contact: Bob & Toby Davis at (325) 698-6941 or [email protected]. Or visit the Chapter website at www.geo
cities.com/[email protected]/index.html
*APRIL 26, 2008. DE-A’s “Eleventh Annual Hobo Stew” in
Bear, Delaware. Contact Mike DeGeiso at (302) 547-2102
or email [email protected] or check the Chapter website at
www.gwrradea.org.
MAY 3-4, 2008. Chapter W2 Bologna Run, May3 & 4, 2008
in Cygnet, Ohio. Hours 10AM-4PM Thank You for your help,
Ohio Chapter W2 Newseditor Tom Becker.
*JUNE 6-8, 2008. IA-H’s “Carnival Run & Camp Out” at the
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 2606 West Burlington (Hwy 34) in
Fairfield, Iowa. Motels located across the street and camping
on-site. For information, contact Jim & Eta Chapman at (641)
932-7612. For flyer, information, and accommodations, please
email [email protected].
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MELISSA EASON ................EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ......................21423 N. 11TH AVE ...............................PHOENIX ......................AZ...................85027 ..........................623-581-2500
JIM HUTCHENS...................CHAPTER OF THE YEAR....................2457 PLEASANT VIEW RD .......................PLEASANT VIEW............TN...................37146 ..........................615-746-2147
RON HODGSON................CANADIAN.....................................130 DONNELLY CRESCENT .....................RED DEER ......................AB ..................T4R 2L7 .........................403-309-5001
JUNE AGEE ........................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT................63 S. RIVERVIEW DRIVE...........................EAST PEORIA.................IL .....................61611..........................309--822-8947
MARK ZINGERY ..................RIDER EDUCATION...........................5921 W. IRIS RD.....................................LUDINGTON .................MI ...................49431 ..........................231-845-0382
CJ KARCANES ....................LEADERSHIP TRAINING ....................543 GREEN MEADOW LN ......................ARARAT ........................NC..................27007 ..........................336-374-6455
PETER RUSSELL ....................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .............................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525
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ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164
LORRAINE KNIGHT.......................NORTHEAST (B)....................................71 HARRIS ST ................................PAWTUCKET......................RI .........................02861 ..............401-723-5959
TOM TAGGART ............................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................BOX 119 5051 ST RT 78 ................BUCHTEL...........................OH .......................45716 ..............740-753-2214
DAVE CARTER ..............................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ..................1854 WOOD HAVEN DR................CRYSTAL LAKE ...................IL ..........................60014 ..............815-477-9893
NEIL ZACK ...................................SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................2864 MESA RD ..............................RIO RANCHO ...................NM ......................87124 ..............505-994-4150
CLIFF MILLER.................................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................4515 N WARREN...........................OKLAHOMA CITY..............OK .......................73112 ..............405-949-1748
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AL-D
ROGERSVILLE
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ANNISTON
GULLEY, W
TANNER, M
GRISWOLD, J
BROWN, L
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MECHLER, T
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CLARK, T
HARRISON, C★
HARRIS, B
SUTTON, D
SMITH, C
BURNEY, H
SWINDLE, M
251-743-3147
334-291-3234
256-593-7053
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NORWOOD, S
LEWIS, W
DE HAVEN, P
GARTRELL, B
WILLIAMS, P
907-696-3551
907-244-8754
907-488-8777
907-746-3420
907-283-0595
ARIZONA
LUMPKIN, D
WOO, G
MOORE, B
BRINTON, D
GOETHE, G
SEIP, R
WELCH, C
GALES, T
LASH, K
TRASK, W
JOHNSON, G
BERMELE, C
WHITE, S
520-885-5709
520-400-9897
928-453-6831
480-786-0365
520-452-1893
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520-548-0223
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520-237-2155
623-934-7496
480-488-5870
928-532-2908
928-772-0800
ARKANSAS
FRIEDEN, D
SUMMERVILLE, B
ERSKIN, M
DEPRIEST, C
BROWN, T
BASS, C
SAVAGE, D
PROVENCE, D
MORRIS, W
HOLMES, K
LIKERT, F
BEHRENS, R
THOMPSON, L
MOUNT, J
BERNIER, J
HUMPHREY, R
479-229-3370
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ALKIRE, A
LANCASTER
TIEDE, E
PARAMOUNT
MCSHANE, T
SAN DIEGO
CALLAWAY, R
GLENDORA
MAGUIRE, J
BURBANK
GILMAN, J
ATASCADERO
ROWLEY, R
RIVERSIDE
BRITTON, D★
OCEANSIDE
ANDREWS, G
HUNTINGTON BEACH MONTEZ, R
IRVINE
MARTIN, R
VENTURA
SHIPP, T
VICTORVILLE
CHAVARRIA, K
LOMPOC
ZIMMERMAN, S
TEMECULA
SUTHERLAND, R
TULARE
AKKERMAN, J
MARYSVILLE
CANNON, B★
PITTSBURG
BULLOCK, B
FAIRFIELD
CLOUSE, R
ANGELS CAMP
RIOLO, N
DUBLIN
CROY, D
SALINAS
O’KEEFE, P
SAN JOSE
CARR, W
CLOVIS
ZANE, T
SACRAMENTO
GRAHAM, N
D/D
CO-A
CO-B
CO-C
CO-E
CO-G
CO-I
CO-J
CO-L
CO-N
CO-O
CO-Q
LITTLETON
LITTLETON
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ARVADA
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COLORADO SPGS
AURORA
LAKEWOOD
PUEBLO
LONGMONT
MONTROSE
619-741-8893
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562-920-6564
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707-678-2379
209-462-6122
925-828-7126
831-646-9815
408-923-0740
559-432-5405
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COLORADO
RANDOLPH, S
DAVIS, W
BAKER, B
AGNEW, J
DUNN, L
HALLAM, R
HARDER, T
HOWLAND, G
ANDREWS, D
ROSE, M
ALDRICH, S
MEANS, I
720-963-9434
303-627-9263
970-242-6634
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303-287-9537
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303-337-2740
303-910-7301
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CONNECTICUT
D/D
CT-B
CT-E
CT-Q
CT-W
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FAIRFIELD
PUTNAM
WATERBURY
MACCALLUM, C
HAHN, L
GOLDSTEIN, B
OLSON, M
HOGABOOM, A
D/D
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WILMINGTON
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D/D
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ORMOND BEACH
TAMPA
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PENSACOLA
NEW PORT RICHEY
FORT WALTON BCH
TITUSVILLE
OCALA
DELTONA
DAYTONA
ORLANDO
JACKSONVILLE
PALM COAST
203-259-8816
860-684-7402
203-226-6673
860-923-9966
203-757-1488
DELAWARE
GILLARD, B
DEGEISO, M
INGRAM, K
302-995-6544
302-547-2102
410-208-4803
FLORIDA
78
CARR, E
DAILEY, S
STEPHENS, C
IVERSON, J
WALLACE, K
HECKLER, R
DONALDSON, D★
MILLINGTON, W
DUNCAN, B
ABRAMS, J
WELLS, G
RAESLY, D
HERRIN, B
GRAY, D
386-673-6176
813-833-5680
850-539-5084
813-654-6332
850-968-4559
727-819-1113
850-279-6658
321-720-2968
352-237-8409
386-668-9475
386-427-5169
407-568-6664
904-757-0435
386-246-9335
FL-1K2
FL-1L
FL-1L2
FL-1M
FL-1O
FL-1P
FL-1Q
FL-1R
FL-1S
FL-1T
FL-1V
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FL-1X
FL-1Y
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FL-2D
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GA-D2
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GA-F2
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KINGSLAND
ROME
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TIFTON
FAYETTEVILLE
WARNER ROBINS
JASPER
WINDER
ATHENS
SNELLVILLE
HAWKINSVILLE
WOODSTOCK
MACON
NEWNAN
HI-A
HONOLULU
CARACCIOLO, D
PIPPIN, D
BARGER, R
SCHAAD, R
DAVIS, W
MEISNER, C
VAUGHN, W
SCHLIMME, B
BROWN, F
JEFFERS, G
HOWELL, D
BENSON, J
TUCKER, C
OLDHAM, S
DEL RIO, R
GARSON, J
KUSNETZKY, D
FITZGERALD, J
ANDERSON, H
WITT, B
IRGENS, D
GARMON, E
CARLTON, W★
DIEBOLD, T
ODONELL, J
LONG, K
LOUGH, G
FEIGENBAUM, R
JEFFERSON, H
FRANCIS, H
MCFARLAND, J
SEADORF, T
727-344-1805
850-785-9736
352-583-3487
727-421-6083
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386-649-4799
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813-719-9300
352-527-6801
904-745-6414
407-889-3279
904-278-2802
352-375-8781
813-962-4501
561-439-5541
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239-775-3018
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239-541-2693
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321-784-3529
772-216-3768
941-371-3244
954-752-7094
954-435-2730
863-243-3300
863-969-4583
561-433-8813
GEORGIA
LIVINGSTON, W
MCCROSKEY, B
WHIDDON, G
STARK, T
CAMPBELL, R
POTTER, A
URBAN, L
DAVIS, S
CRONAN, F
PEOPLES, B
BRIDGES, R
CATES, L
MURPHY, A
SEGO, C
VERNER, J
GAY, C
SMITH, B
DUMES, M
KINTZ, T
YOTHER, J
NEWBY, D
MCCALL, G★
TILLMAN, T
PRIVETT, D
CHAMBERS, T
DAVIS, W
THRASHER, K
SIMPSON, R
NOY, A★
SIMPSON, A
FINLEY, T
ZIMMER, J★
HEAD, R
229-889-1705
770-954-1924
478-986-5678
770-642-2331
770-222-6018
912-267-1536
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770-314-8938
706-277-1298
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912-823-2743
706-860-9238
706-569-6820
678-787-6273
229-883-5598
912-852-9035
706-342-0125
770-251-9544
706-745-9542
912-729-6379
706-295-1714
229-985-2412
229-769-3197
770-471-2936
478-953-4533
770-479-0247
706-310-1041
706-546-5202
770-736-5628
478-934-0584
770-974-7533
478-474-8821
770-461-8360
HAWAII
KAHN, G
IDAHO FALLS
POCATELLO
LEWISTON
BOISE
IDAHO FALLS
COEUR D’ ALENE
D/D
IL-A
IL-A2
IL-B
IL-B2
IL-C
IL-C2
IL-D
IL-D2
IL-DK
IL-E
IL-F
IL-G
IL-G2
IL-H
IL-H2
IL-I
IL-J
IL-L
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IL-N
IL-O
IL-P
IL-P2
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IL-Q
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IL-S
IL-T
IL-U
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IL-V2
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IL-Y
IL-Z
IL-Z2
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DEKALB
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ELGIN
GALESBURG
DECATUR
NORMAL
ROCKFORD
TINLEY PARK
QUINCY
COLLINSVILLE
LINCOLN
MONTGOMERY
PARIS
CARBONDALE
LASALLE
OLNEY
SPRINGFIELD
VANDALIA
BATAVIA
VIENNA
KANKAKEE
NEW LENOX
PEORIA
CHICAGO
KESTER, J
LAYTON, F
STARK, C
MONNIER, J
NELSON, L
BOLSTAD, T
208-524-1768
208-357-3982
208-798-3417
208-249 4904
208-785-6615
208-683-6059
ILLINOIS
SCHLAGER, S
VAUGHT, D
MORGAN, R
PERCY, J★
SMITH, T
STEMKE, J
KADERLY, T
DOWNS, K
MCCOLLUM, S
CLANCY, T
LIEVERS, G
PARR, N
SHORE, M
DAUJOTIS, E
KORZUN, R
TOLAND, G
GAITROS, T★
ALLSOP, R
WILLIAMS, R
RAILA, D
GODMAN, D
KOLLING, L
HOLMES, M
LAROCCA, R
FELL, J
MALLETT, C★
HYLLA, G
LAUDER, R
RITZ, L
BRUNGARD, S
JOHNSTON, R
HUDDLESTUN, H
BEWSEY, D★
DOUGHER, R
ONKEN, W
CIESLA, G
PORTLAND
HOBART
LEBONON
NEW ALBANY
MARION
INDIANAPOLIS
FORT WAYNE
TERRE HAUTE
FORT WAYNE
ANDERSON
MITCHELL
WARSAW
FORT WAYNE
MILAN
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NEW CASTLE
PRINCETON
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LAFAYETTE
LIBERTY
GREENWOOD
WASHINGTON
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EVANSVILLE
ELKHART
NOBLESVILLE
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PORTAGE
INDIANAPOLIS
RENSSELAER
SOUTH BEND
UNION CITY
HUNTINGTON
ANGOLA
LAPORTE
GARY
COLUMBUS
LINTON
BLOOMINGTON
D/D
IA-A
IA-C
IA-D
IA-E
IA-F
IA-H
IA-I
IA-O
IA-P
IA-S
LA PORTE CITY
DES MOINES
DENISON
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BURLINGTON
CEDAR RAPIDS
OTTUMWA
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DAVENPORT
CLARINDA
SHELDON
D/D
KS-A
KS-B
KS-C
KS-E
KS-F
KS-P
KS-Q
KS-S
EL DORADO
WICHITA
GARDNER
TOPEKA
INDEPENDENCE
EL DORADO
WICHITA
ARKANSAS CITY
EMPORIA
D/D
KY-A
KY-B
KY-C
KY-D
KY-G
KY-I
KY-J
KY-N
KY-P
KY-S
KY-T
KY-U
KY-V
KY-W
KY-Y
WILLIAMSTOWN
LOUISVILLE
PADUCAH
LEXINGTON
ASHLAND
FLORENCE
OWENSBORO
PRINCETON
DRY RIDGE
MAYSVILLE
ELIZABETHTOWN
PAINTSVILLE
FRANKLIN
RICHMOND
WINCHESTER
MAYFIELD
618-985-6687
217-469-7879
630-759-0991
309-837-4035
815-895-8055
815-635-3218
815-275-1967
217-369-8776
618-665-3079
815-758-8568
618-585-6688
618-927-5004
815-284-2335
847-356-6450
847-651-2575
309-483-6106
217-763-2471
309-723-4031
815-399-2113
815-254-5990
573-288-5342
618-344-4885
217-735-1347
630-420-8683
217-948-5674
618-867-2920
815-223-1809
812-886-1761
217-488-2915
618-283-0496
630-260-0270
618-275-4472
708-756-3209
708-481-6866
309-697-0208
773-259-6896
D/D
LA-A
LA-B
LA-C
LA-D
LA-E
LA-F
LA-H
LA-J
LA-K
LA-M
LA-O
MONROE
BATON ROUGE
LAFAYETTE
SHREVEPORT
WEST MONROE
ALEXANDRIA
SLIDELL
HOUMA
LAKE CHARLES
METAIRIE
DE RIDDER
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D/D
ME-A
ME-C
ME-D
ME-V
MONMOUTH
BERWICK
LEWISTON
BANGOR
MADAWASKA
D/D
MD-A
MD-B
MD-C
MD-F
MD-H
HAGERSTOWN
BALTIMORE
OXON HILL
GLEN BURNIE
HAGERSTOWN
BEL AIR
MICHEAU, W★
COOK, A
SUTER, S
CRAFT, G
JOLLIFF, R
CREAGER, G
CLOSSON, J
ROBBINS, D
BEARD, R
EDWARDS, J★
BLACKBURN, C
WAGNER, A★
BOYD, R
WISE, T
SHULL, D
DINKINS, T
RAWLINSON, M
MACKEY, M
LIPPOLD, G
CULBERTSON, R
NEWMAN, T★
CROSS, D
BURCH, J
SMITH, D
WARD, K
SPAULDING, D
STONESTREET, M
HECKAMAN, D
MOON, C
HALL, R
NEWBOLD, L
SHRAKE, J
DEVITT, P
KANIA, J
ROBINETTE, D
NEWMAN, G
LIGHT, D
BARTMESS, R
WILLIAMS, Z
LEWIS, R
GARWOOD, B
WILLIAMS, J
260-726-9534
219-924-7897
765-654-7876
812-967-4705
765-662-3375
765-938-4352
260-637-4001
765-344-1011
260-489-5755
765-378-7195
812-275-8423
574-858-2381
260-749-5603
812-623-4199
574-831-4866
765-529-6434
812-385-8523
765-963-3480
765-472-7457
765-474-3783
765-966-8722
317-535-5773
812-295-2226
260-691-2985
574-679-4054
812-294-1810
812-491-8971
574-875-0982
317-440-6971
219-365-4966
219-762-5472
317-694-3126
219-462-3472
260-768-4780
260-726-4124
765-981-2988
260-665-9082
219-393-3409
219-944-8122
812-579-6431
812-847-2881
812-828-9436
IOWA
RIPPEL, D
GEER, J
RANSOM, K
EGGERS, W
COLE, K
STAUFFER, R
CHAPMAN, J
CLEMEN, J★
THOMAS, S
LEIGAN, C★
SMITH, K
319-342-3285
515-979-1989
712-263-6829
515-832-6677
319-208-7812
319-721-7487
641-932-7612
319-283-4881
563-677-2217
712-246-3276
712-262-0317
KANSAS
WIECKHORST, R
GATTENBY, E
FINLEY, C
GULL, J
MUSGROVE, T
KISTLER, R
BAHRE, M
GARDNER, J
KEY, L
316-321-3557
316-648-5172
913-856-6814
785-266-6735
620-336-3526
316-541-2207
316-744-1658
620-221-6246
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KENTUCKY
808-545-3132
IDAHO
D/D
ID-A
ID-B
ID-D
ID-E
ID-H
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D/D
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IN-C
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IN-G
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BALDREE, R
859-824-6985
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PYBURN, J
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VILLERE, M
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318-387-1741
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BRIDLE, R
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REED, J
HILL, B
KOONCE, R
SMITH, F
HARBISON, P
GODFREY, M
KUCHTA, P
DAVES, E
ALLEN, B
LEWIS, D
MCFADDEN, J
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601-684-3308
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SMITH, P
HILBURN, L
LUECKENOTTE, K
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WILDES, C
WRIGHT, F
BROWN, B
February 2008
573-732-5719
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WELLS, C
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ANTHONY, L
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TALBOT, J
REDSHAW, D
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314-578-0262
573-468-4990
417-257-1784
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775-778-6746
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FERLAND, W
TARBELL, A
THIBAUDEAU, P
BARIL, R
VENNE, S
GULA, S
603-523-9890
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505-524-0183
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NEW YORK
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CURTIS, J
BEACH, R
O’BRIEN, B
BROWN, R★
DEAN, W
KELLEY, R
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COLE, R
STAHL, A
TERRY, J
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SCHAAL, C
BACON, R
SEELEY, J
607-648-4351
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MYERS, R
DEZARN, R
KING, F
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FORTIER, D
PHILLIPS, T
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VERTEFEUILLE, B
WHEELER, C
HYDE, J
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STOUT, P
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PARHAM, D
HASKIN, J
PENNONI, T
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MOORE, L
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POORE, R
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828-726-8049
919-776-2894
704-385-9318
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336-349-6801
336-982-4688
336-983-0753
828-874-1258
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252-442-2309
NORTH DAKOTA
SCHEURING, B
HAMMARGREN, K
HORNER, C
JOSE, R
ALG, C
GJERSTAD, L
701-232-6217
701-873-2777
701-258-0870
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OHIO
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
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330-626-2686
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614-873-5709
216-571-4310
606-932-4928
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513-741-3548
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740-654-8502
937-361-9599
740-397-1743
740-891-2091
440-358-9697
740-397-0312
OKLAHOMA
GRENINGER, R
HANLON, S
SAVAGE, D
LEVINGS, W
DUNHAM, D
BYRNS, T
JONES, M
DENNY, B
ANTHONY, T
THORNE, B
SHACKELFORD, J
COPELAND, A
918-272-9055
918-254-6470
918-534-1690
405-751-6626
580-762-6950
580-492-4090
405-703-2057
918-747-9281
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
HARTLE, D
BRETZ, D
NEWTON, B
814-652-6554
267-312-0424
717-733-1870
717-264-8863
724-452-5730
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814-571-3469
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570-764-1218
814-938-7136
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215-257-3350
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PA-N
PA-O
PA-P
PA-Q
PA-R
PA-S
PA-T
PA-U
PA-V
PA-W
PA-X
PA-Y
WILLIAMSPORT
MEADVILLE
SHELOCTA
PITTSBURGH
RUSSELL
SAYRE
ALTOONA
SOMERSET
MONROEVILLE
HANOVER
EVERETT
TUNKHANNOCK
QUAKERTOWN
D/D
RI-A
RI-B
LINCOLN
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
D/D
SD-A
SIOUX FALLS
SIOUX FALLS
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
SEVIERVILLE
NASHVILLE
MARYVILLE
KNOXVILLE
KINGSPORT
CROSSVILLE
NASHVILLE
DYERSBURG
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HUNTLAND
PORTLAND
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CHATTANOOGA
MEMPHIS
MURFREESBORO
COLUMBIA
THOMAS, G
EDDY, K
FULTON, D
MILLER, M
MCAULAY, J
MARKLE, A
HEFFELFINGER, J
LAVELY, P
CRAIG, B
MOTTER, D
STOCKENUS, G
RODGERS, R
ZIMMERMAN, W
570-322-6976
724-253-3194
724-548-8237
412-563-4920
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
BURNS, J
FRANCO, J
GIULIANI, A
401-728-6617
401-847-4741
401-884-4230
SOUTH CAROLINA
BLACKSTON, C
WICKISER, G★
PETRUSH, J
HARRIS, H
PRICE, D
COLEMAN, C
COLLINS, G
DEFENDI, D
HARPSTER, R
CAPMAN, D
BOGART, T
CARNES, P
COLLYER, R
WILLIAMS, C
SIMMONS, D
BATCHELOR, R
CAMPBELL, A
ARTHUR, P
SUMMER, B★
COSSANO, W
FRANKUM, W
864-269-3288
864-225-2518
843-319-3228
843-524-0981
803-600-0037
864-834-5170
864-269-2390
843-572-6905
803-684-6402
864-718-0746
843-650-4382
803-283-9615
864-443-2581
864-487-5928
842-623-6243
803-345-9781
803-649-0456
803-584-2579
803-924-2851
864-237-2940
864-985-0080
SOUTH DAKOTA
LEHMAN, D
FORSHEY, W
605-331-5651
605-261-0530
TENNESSEE
ZAHN, K
COMBS, L
HAMILTON, G★
ROBERTS, D
JAYNE, T
BISE, S
GRIFFIN, R
MARTIN, J★
MIRACLE, W
COBB, J
MCCOY, J
CRANDALL, F
RAY, W
YOUNG, R
LAIRD, W
MAYNOR, M★
SHOEMAKER, C
WEBB, C
MCAMIS, T
WARFIELD, G
STREETMAN, P
RODEN, J
DORRIS, M
BALES, W
WOODARD, G
SPAKES, R
MCGILL, D
BREWINGTON, P
GALLOWAY, R
SMITHSON, J
865-774-7740
615-889-2147
865-982-7905
865-777-5400
423-323-2239
931-484-4876
615-890-1578
731-627-6275
865-828-8056
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423-743-3824
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615-444-1453
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423-479-6757
615-384-1872
931-358-9423
256-379-2685
615-325-8909
865-687-2886
731-635-7166
931-739-3866
423-313-3457
901-603-0910
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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
TX-W2
TX-X
TX-X2
80
BURLESON
AMARILLO
EL PASO
LUBBOCK
MESQUITE
BAYTOWN
CONROE
WICHITA FALLS
MADISONVILLE
FORT WORTH
TOMBALL
FARMERSVILLE
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MARSHALL
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LA GRANGE
KERRVILLE
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ARLINGTON
SPRING
HUMBLE
AUSTIN
BROWNWOOD
GRANBURY
DALLAS/FORTWORTH
MAGNOLIA
LEAGUE CITY
KILLEEN
SAN ANTONIO
KELLER
RIO GRANDE VALLEY
VICTORIA
HOUSTON
WAXAHACHIE
CORPUS CHRISTI
HOUSTON
PETERSON, K
EARLY, W
BAKER, D
WHITE, R
AUGUSTAS, G
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
JONES, C
KOERBER, J
PETERSON, S
SEVERE, B
MARSH, J
YARBOROUGH, G
MARTINEZ, R
SCHMITZ, B
SIMS, S
MANSON, B
RIGELL, J
817-293-4667
806-839-6145
915-585-1304
806-789-9094
972-226-3845
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
936-856-6261
281-332-8829
254-220-4057
210-403-9299
214-274-3709
956-631-4033
361-573-1376
281-859-9229
972-878-6461
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713-983-0696
TX-Y
TX-Y2
TX-Z
TX-Z2
ODESSA
TYLER
DEER PARK
MCKINNEY
TERRELL, J
WILKS, G
HUNT, E
GOUND, N
D/D
UT-A
UT-B
UT-D
UT-H
UT-L
UT-M
LOGAN
ST GEORGE
PRICE
OREM
LAYTON
LOGAN
WEST JORDAN
D/D
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VA-E
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VA-O
VA-P
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RIDGEWAY
WILLIAMSBURG
CHARLOTTESVILLE
CLIFTON FORGE
HARRISONBURG
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CHESTER
SALEM
LEESBURG
915-522-2286
903-569-3520
281-808-1589
972-596-4047
CANADA
ALBERTA
UTAH
HAUSER, B★
ABBATICCHIO, C
OTT, T
BLISS, E
MCRAE, P
GLEASON, W
DUBOIS, D
435-752-0551
435-559-3056
435-613-9790
801-766-4774
801-731-6165
435-245-4776
801-280-7210
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
802-773-9197
802-672-1992
802-893-6238
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
BRITISH COLUMBIA
VERMONT
EVANS, N
COYNE, J
MEUNIER, G
VIRGINIA
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
D/D
WA-A
WA-B
WA-C
WA-D
WA-E
WA-F
WA-G
WA-H
WA-I
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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
SHELTON
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
HUDNELL, M
BOWMAN, T
CLARK, D
WELLS, H
HOPKINS, S
SPENCER, B
MITCHELL, R
SCOTT, J
CALMAN, G
YARNELL, J
WATKINS, S
MESSINGER, M
WALLINGFORD, L
MCCOLLIM, T
SCRIVNER, J
PORTER, C
MAULDING, G
CRAIN, K
LOPEZ, R
PARR, V
CHASE, N
FRERICHS, M
WEIKART, D
HUTCHINSON, S
360-426-0213
206-244-2442
360-275-5614
425-788-1734
360-249-4846
425-489-9786
253-874-1141
253-857-5970
360-631-2052
360-438-9765
541-298-1923
509-582-4560
509-865-7026
509-326-5486
360-275-8606
360-636-0519
253-845-5365
509-525-2777
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
KORISH, T
608-781-6133
FLECHNER - HARING, 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
WY-F
CASPER
GILLETTE
CHEYENNE
ROCK SPRINGS
CASPER
SHERIDAN
CODY
NADING, M
BOCK, G
HARVEY, K
VANDERSLOOT, R
KENT, B
FREY, G
FLEMING, J
780-922-2670
403-271-5239
780-466-0097
403-340-3457
403-362-2598
780-674-5217
403-758-6427
307-266-1822
307-680-6780
307-630-6285
307-362-9206
307-472-1734
307-674-7122
307-587-9705
TUCKER, A
WAIT, J
MEYER, G
HAMILTON, D
ELLIOTT, K
PARROTT, G
WILL, G
JENKINS, W
604-462-0822
604-628-6657
604-858-9963
604-535-3355
250-374-2583
250-860-0635
250-963-5004
250-478-1813
MANITOBA
ZILKOWSKY, B
204-895-1512
NEW BRUNSWICK
D/D
NB-A
NB-M
NB-S
PENNFIELD
MONCTON
MIRAMICHI
PENNFIELD
STEWART, T
CLARK, R
HOEKMAN, J★
HARTLING, W
D/D
NL-A
NL-B
NL-T
SAINT JOHNS
SAINT JOHN’S
CARBONEAR
CLARENVILLE
D/D
NS-A
NS-C
NS-T
LAKE ECHO
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-G
QC-M
QC-Q
ST HUBERT
DRUMMONDVILLE
SHAWINIGAN
VAUDREUIL/DORION
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
NORTHFLEET
WORTHINGTON
506-755-6606
506-743-2902
506-622-3373
506-633-9618
NEWFOUNDLAND
THORNE, R
NEWMAN, W
GILL, D
PORTER, L
709-753-4166
709-782-0417
709-596-7828
709-466-4388
NOVA SCOTIA
GORRILL, H
MARTIN, R
WHEELANS, K
TUCKER, A
902-829-2287
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
VERHULST, C
BARFOOT, B
HALLER, P
SAUNDERS, B
BELANGER, R
CHILCOTT, N
DYER, R
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
705-752-5724
519-371-5990
613-966-1805
519-666-3376
705-360-1626
519-979-7283
705-645-0004
905-794-3210
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
KEARNEY, W★
MACKINNON, B
902-838-4718
902-569-4178
QUEBEC
GRIGNON, R
DIONNE, R
LALONDE, A
HUNTER, P
450-676-0065
819-394-3330
819-538-6973
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
NOY, M
01474-361-748
441903695534
ICELAND
D/D
IS-A
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F A M E
(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.)
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
Grant, Ken.............................................................Pensacola, FL
Hewitt, David ..............................................................Mesa, AZ
Holton, Dean ........................................................Louisburg, NC
Howell, Richard. ..............................................Albuquerque, NM
Humphrey, Robert .................................................Clarksville, AR
Hutchens, Jim ..................................................Pleasant View, TN
Hutchens, Shirrin..............................................Pleasant View, TN
Kephart, Richard ....................................................Pensacola, FL
Knudtson, Ronald .................................................Mason City, IA
Knudtson, Karen ...................................................Mason City, IA
Kolaske, Neal .....................................................Milwaukee, WI
Landis, Dick ..........................................................Zephyrhills, FL
Lantz, Charles.........................................................Wooster, OH
Lear, Tom.................................................................Bidwell, OH
Legris, Mike................................................................Bradley, IL
Lewis, Edward .......................................................Concord, NH
Lewis, Judith ..........................................................Concord, NH
Lyman, B.J.. ...................................................Santa Barbara, CA
Lyman, Kit L. .................................................Santa Barbara, CA
McNabb, Charles...............................................Springfield, MO
Michaud, Roberta ............................................Albuquerque, NM
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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
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
M E M O R I A M
Doris Arnett
GWRRA #173089
Mountain Home, ID
Juan Jaramillo
GWRRA #263
Albuquerque, NM
Timothy E. McGinnis
GWRRA #168051
Jane Lew, WV
Jerry Rowell
GWRRA #180407
Hortense, GA
Rose Bugert
GWRRA #150490-01
Swanton, OH
Robert Johnson
GWRRA #276133
Kingsland, GA
Joe Millsap
GWRRA #280992
Spencer, OK
Kathy Rowell
GWRRA #180407
Hortense, GA
John Cooley
GWRRA #125192
Springfield, OH
Helena Klein
GWRRA #56214-01
Boynton Beach, FL
Rufus Moore
GWRRA #150047
Morton, MS
Gary Sanitate
GWRRA #209114
Mercer, PA
Ralph Gasho
GWRRA #159121
Valrico, FL
Paul Lloyd
GWRRA #170952
Aptos, CA
Wayne Newton
GWRRA #231838
Westbank, BC Canada
Sharon Seavy
GWRRA #88395-01
Billings, MT
Kim Greenlee
GWRRA #172868-01
Evansville, IN
Roscoe Luke
GWRRA #155141
Winston Salem, NC
Shirley Petty
GWRRA #017696
Ferndale, WA
Tom Taggart
GWRRA #284768
Rockville, IN
Larry Ingalls
GWRRA #273799
Riverside, IA
Earl Matchett
GWRRA #30562
Blaine, WA
Morris Reid
GWRRA #90498
Greeley, CO
Mark Tarbox
GWRRA #250292
Brighton, CO
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GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS
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PRIOR HOLIDAY SPECIAL PRICING APPLIES UNTIL DEC 31ST, 2007
“The GWRRA
3-IN-1 Jacket”
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).
REDUCED!
3061022 – Med (Size 40).........$180.00
3061023 – Lg (Size 42) ............$180.00
Was $20.00
3061024 – XL (Size 44) ............$180.00
GWRRA 30th Anniversary Photo Album
Take a walk down Memory Lane with your own copy of the
GWRRA 30th Anniversary Photo Album. 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
$15.00
30th
Anniversary Pin
& Hanger Bars
Black and gold enamel
pin with loops to hang
hanger bars for each
30th Anniversary event!
Two bayonet pins on
Was $3.00
back. Pin is just $2.00!
Hanger bars (not
shown) for Cedar City, Billings, St. Thomas (ON),
Sakskobing (DK), Greenville.
Bars just $1.00.
REDUCED!
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
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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
REDUCED!
Was $15.00
and up
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
Griffin Logo T-Shirt
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.
Black T-Shirt
Med ................SOLD OUT
3041008 - Lg .......$10.00
3041009- XL.........$10.00
3041010 - 2XL .....$10.00
3XL..................SOLD OUT
Mike & Maddie Children’s Picture Books
NEW!
Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessory
hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use
with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor.
4011000 $12.95
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.
Your children and grandchildren will love these adorable motorcycle themed adventures, and misadventures, of Mike and
Maddie, two happy little dogs who just want to go for a ride. The
30+ page, full color books come hardcover with dustjackets so
you’ll be able to share the stories by Miriam & Jeff Aronson and
Jay Zephyr with generations to come.
EZ Air Combo
Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!
4011002 $29.95
4071002 - "Little Mike & Maddie First Motorcycle Ride" - $14.99
4071003 - "Little Mike & Maddie Black Hills Adventure" - $14.99
OR 2 books for - $20.00
REDUCE.D00!
Was $2
30th Anniversary
“Puzzle” Pin
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!
NOW!
Buy Five Puzzle Pins
for $4.00.
1071001 – Puzzle Pin - Utah - $1.00
1071002 – Puzzle Pin - Montana - $1.00
1071003 – Puzzle Pin - Canada- $1.00
1071004 – Puzzle Pin - Denmark - $1.00
1071005 – Puzzle Pin - Tennessee - $1.00
1071006 – Puzzle Pin - South Carolina--$1.00
REDUCED!
Was $8.00
30th
Anniversary
T-Shirts
These 100% cotton
T-shirts are very
classy and affordable too! They feature our black-andgold GWRRA 30th
Anniversary logo on
the left front; the
back is without
decoration.
3071000 - Sm - $5.00
3071001 - Md - $5.00
3071002 - Lg - $5.00
3071003 - XL - $5.00
3071004 - 2XL - $5.00
CHECK OUR WEB SITE www.gwrra.org FOR A COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!
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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].
2008 GL1800
Here we are (Paul & Paula Grimmer, GWRRA
#237014, of St. Cloud, Minnesota) with our brand
spankin' new 2008 Titanium Gold Wing in front of
Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Canyon, South Dakota. It was
our first trip on the new bike.What a treat.We sold
our 1997 Pearl White 1500 one week before this picture was taken! It was our first trip to the Black Hills
on a motorcycle, and I’ll tell ya what, you haven't seen
the Black Hills until you see it on a bike!
1998 GL1500 SE
This is my beautiful wife and Co-rider Angel
and me (Bill Baker, GWRRA #255063, of
Edmond, Oklahoma) with our 1998 Candy
Spectra Red 1500 SE.This picture was taken
on the Talimena Scenic Drive in far eastern
Oklahoma while we were on a getaway to
"recharge the batteries" and spend time alone
for a weekend.The Talimena drive is famous
around Oklahoma for its wonderful changing
of the leaves in the fall. It is 54 miles of pretty
good riding, but only if you like lots of upand-down and round-and-round.
2002 GL1800
Here is our (Rex & Jayne Splitt,
GWRRA #149568, of Littleton,
Colorado) 2002 Illusion Blue Gold Wing
on the Grand Mesa, Highway 65 in
western Colorado.The fall colors last
year were beautiful! We had ridden to
the town of Cedaredge on the south
side of the Grand Mesa for the weekend and caught this view on our way
home.We have owned several Honda
motorcycles since 1971, and our
GL1800 is by far the best! We attend
Chapter A in Littleton, Colorado.
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1997 GL1500
This ia a photo of our (Steve & Jean
Sandefer, GWRRA #94394, of Bicknell,
Indiana) honey. It is a 1997 Goldwing 1500. It
is a wonderful machine and my wife, Jean,
and I have traveled all over the United States
with many, many, trouble-free miles. In the
picture, it is parked at the Kings Island
Resort near Cincinnati, Ohio. Living in
Indiana, where it gets quite cold in the winter, we look forward to spring so that we
can be out and rolling on our trusty Wing.
2004 GL1800A
My name is Robert W. Ziomek, Jr. (GWRRA
#197570, of Chula Vista, California).This
photo was taken in August of 2007, when a
friend of mine and I were on an 8-day ride,
beginning in our hometown in California, to
visit the sites of Oregon. Here I am, with my
2004 Titanium GL1800A, at one of the many
beautiful lookouts at Crater Lake in
Oregon.Traveling through the lush green
state can only truly be appreciated when
riding on a bike. My next ride is going to be
down Florida's Atlantic Coast to the Florida
Keys and back up the Florida Gulf Coast.
2005 GL1800
This is a picture of our bike (Dave &
Loretta Champion, Canadian Atlantic
Region L Directors,GWRRA #72266, of
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
Labrador, Canada) taken at Twillingate,
Newfoundland Labrador, Canada. An
American registered tall ship, out of New
England, is anchored in the background.
(Note the United States Flag flying from
the stern of the ship.) The photo was
taken during our Newfoundland Labrador
District Rally. Our bike was purchased
new in April of 2005 and, presently, logs
94,000 kms (58,000 miles).We've travelled
all 10 provinces in Canada and all but
eight of the U.S. states.
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F I N I S H I N G
T O U C H E S
Ode to Wingers Up North
By Sharon Stanley
S
ometime soon
We don’t know when
It’ll be time
To ride again.
Looking grand
Within their stable
But oh, to ride
If only able!
So here we sit
Til sping arrives
Occasionally
We wipe our eyes.
So at times we pull them
In our drives
Regardless of the snow
and ice.
The snows will melt
The ice be gone
We know that it won’t
Be too long
Yet the roads are full
Of snow and ice
And other objects
Not so nice.
And try so hard
To keep our minds
From dwelling on
Our beloved rides.
And stand and stare
At our beloved Wings
And simply pretend
That it is spring!
And yet we sit here
Near despair
Our Wings, you see
Are setting there.
And there's no way
Our trusty steeds
Could keep us safe
On roads like these.
But the waiting game
Is hard to do
When you love your ride
As we all do.
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In Wyoming, sometimes all we get to do is wish we were riding the back roads. (Rob McIntosh, GWRRA #223460, Torrington, Wyoming.)
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