April 2010

April 2010 Newsletter
Volume 19, Issue 4
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Top Wings of Amarillo
3201 Mockingbird,
Amarillo, TX 79109
806-353-3722
Chapter "A"
Top Wings’
“E-mail List Serve” Address:
[email protected]
Visit Top Wings
on the Web
www.topwings.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
CDs’ Chatter
2
Educators Corner
3
Member Spotlight
4
Classified Ads
6
Birthdays &
Anniversaries
7
Upcoming Events
10
Chapter Meeting: Thursday; April 8th, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Plaza @ 34th and Bell
G O L D W I NG R OA D R I D ER S A S S O C I AT I O N
Top Wings Staff Members
Chapter Director: Ray and Tricia Latta; 806-353-3722; [email protected]
Asst Chapter Directors: David & Sandy May; 806-676-3221; [email protected]
Activities/Ride Coordinators: John & Debbie Kelly; 806-353-4026; [email protected]
Special Events Coordinator: Bob Whitaker; 806-681-1777; [email protected]
Treasurers: Laurence & Sandy Bertrand; [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: : Betty Hisey, 806-355-1543, [email protected]
Web Master: Mike Gause 806.353.0258 [email protected]
Membership Coordinators: Glen & Judy Tyler; 806-336-3239; [email protected]
Ad Coordinators: Position is Currently Open
Price of ads on page 8
Road Captain: Gene Rogers 806-622-1786 [email protected]
Scrapbook Editor: Sandy May; 806-676-3221; [email protected]
Chapter Educator: Wayne Early; 806-654-4344; [email protected]
Chapter Historians: David & Jody Cutsinger: 806-351-1998
Hosts: Hubert & Gladys Hensley; 806-383-0478; .Hubert.Hensley@px
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Top Wings of Amarillo
GWRRA
South Central Region “H”
Chapter “A”
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C D ’ S C H A T TE R - R A Y L A T T A - C H A P T E R D I R E C T O R —
Spring, Winter, Spring again?? What’s the verdict? Don’t get me wrong. I am not complaining, merely
pointing out the obvious. Where else in the world can you snowshoe in your yard one day and go for
a pleasant spring ride the next? We really do have wonderful weather in the panhandle of Texas.
This moisture is going to translate to some really nice spring lawns and flower beds.
And how better to test your riding and decision-making skills than to plan a trip to Phoenix via I-40 in
the middle of March. And that is just what some brave souls from Arkansas H did. And some of us
were foolish/bored enough to tag along. The Forty2Phoenix Ride was the brainchild of one Greg
McKinney. He noticed that fewer than 5% of all GWRRA members had ever been to the National
Headquarters for a visit. What a shame! Well, he decided to resolve that by planning a group ride
from coast to coast with a stop in Phoenix to visit Melissa and the gang. So he gathered up some
participants and headed for the East coast, then turned around and headed back west. As they
neared Amarillo, Wayne went out to Oklahoma to meet them and show them the way to the Big
Texan Steak Ranch. Then a few more of us went out and met these forward thinkers. I, along with Bill
and Betty, feeling the pride of Chapter Couple of the Year, decided we would tag along to Phoenix
just to make sure they didn’t cause/get into any trouble. Turns out one group of riders, led by Greg
and Tina, were looking for just that as they decided to continue West on I-40 into the teeth of a
winter storm. The rest of “us” decided a more southerly route was in our best interests and headed
for Portales. Well in the end we all made it to Phoenix and had a GREAT time. Bill and Betty had so
much fun they decided to go on to San Diego. Alas, I headed for home to make a meeting I had later
in the week. I really enjoyed the ride back home and the warmth of the sun that day. I explored
some back roads in Arizona and NM I had not seen before and made it home a little after dark.
Everyone keep your eyes and ears peeled as there is a lot happening in the Top Wings right now.
Terry is planning a trip to Big Bend for next month. Rafael is starting to plan a Rally to support the
purchase of a patient lift for the Veterans Home. Friday night rides will start on April 9th. We are
lining up guest speakers for the monthly meetings. And the media blitz will soon begin in support of
the Mall Show and Motorcycle Awareness Month in May. Thank You Bob!! Momentum is continuing
on the Chapter basket. Thanks John!
A big “Thank You!” to the staff and participants, who are always helping me to remember that this is
Fun!
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Educator’s Corner
Just think of the chaos if we didn’t have these laws. Respect them.
Licensing Requirements
These vary from state to state. Most states require a separate license in order to operate a
motorcycle. Go and get one. Drop by your local department
of motor vehicles and ask for licensing information. You put yourself,
your wallet, and your insurance at risk if you choose to violate the law.
If your state requests it, take the written test. And the riding test. Get your motorcycle operator’s
license. Become a full-fledged member of the motorcycling fraternity. Some states will waive the
riding and/or written test if you complete the Basic RiderCourse.
Insurance
The registration is easy; pay your money, and you get a license plate to bolt onto the back of the
bike.
Insurance is harder, but most states require liability insurance. (Check your state’s laws.) Shop
around for it. Some companies give a discount if you’ve taken an MSF RiderCourse.
You can also get other coverage on you and your bike: comprehensive, collision, medical
payments, uninsured driver (the other guy), and more. Ask your insurance agent what each type
of coverage can do for you, and how much it will cost.
The better your driving record, the less costly the insurance. It pays to be safe.
TOP WINGS FRIDAY NIGHT RIDES
Meet at the Potter-Randall Appraisal District Building at 5701 Hollywood
Rd. (Loop 335 East)
Time: Friday evening at 6:00 p.m.
Destination:
April 9th
Rafter G's--Umbarger
April 16th
Empire Buffet—Canyon
April 23rd
BBQ Barn-- Bushland
April 30th
El Camino– Tulia
May 7th
Quirks Feed-a-lot-- Hereford
If you have any questions or need to know the restaurant for the upcoming Friday, feel free to Contact Ray Latta for details;
806-353-3722; [email protected]
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Top Wings Member Spotlight
Name(s): Bill Hisey
AKA: Grandad Bill and Trash man
Happily Married for _9_ years in June 2010.
Children/Grandchildren: One son, three
grandchildren, ages 11 and 9 year old girls
and 7 year old boy as of April 4
Occupation(s): Retired physical education and
health teacher from Eastridge Elementary
School for 34 years, house painter
How many years have you been riding: 35 years
Years in GWRRA/Top Wings: 9
Position(s) held in Top Wings: Head of Adopta-Highway trash pick-up and Couple of the
Year 2010
Tell us about your current bike(s): 1994 white
Gold Wing SE, purchased in 2001 with
38,000 miles, just turned 95,000 miles, bike
has been very reliable and enjoyable
What previous motorcycle do you wish you still
had: I owned a 1982 Silver Wing 650 Interstate for 16 years and put 42,000 miles on it.
It took me to work and on vacations and I
never had any problems with it at all but I
wouldn’t trade back.
What is your favorite motorcycle accessory:
Cruise control, CB and music
What is your favorite riding destination: any Wing Ding
What is your favorite food/restaurant: I’m so easy to please with food.
What other hobbies do you have besides motorcycling:? Tennis, collect aluminum and
crossword puzzles.
What happened during your “15 minutes of fame”? Becoming Couple of the Year
Do you have a website? Facebook
What else should your GWRRA friends know about you: God is number 1, I drive the
van for Paramount Baptist Church for English as a second language. Betty and I
both lost our mates in 2000. My late wife, Sharron, and I had been married 43 years.
What Top Wings member would you like to know more about? Ray Latta
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T H E T OP W IN G S ’
C L A S S I F IE D A D S ( T H IN G S F O R S A L E ! )
F O R M O R E A DS C HE CK OU T TH E T O P W ING S WE B S IT E WW W . T O PW ING S . O R G
The “Top Wings Store”
The Trike Shop has new t-shirts & hats. All the sizes you need. T-shirts, Caps and other
authentic Top Wings merchandise please contact David & Jody Cutsinger at 351-1998 2X
Large Long Sleeve $18.20; X Large, Large, Med, Small, $17.00/each; Short Sleeve 3X,
Large $14.00, Med $12.00, Child Small $8.00; Polo $17.00 Cap $12.00
For Sale: 1989 GL1500, 78000 miles, Blue/Green, new tires, new rear brake pads and disk,
progressive suspension front and rear installed last spring, some chrome bits, all the lights to
include ring of fire, trailer hitch, highway boards with heel/toe, passenger arm rests, driver
back rest. Can e-mail pictures. Asking $4700.00 o.b.o. Tom Milam [email protected]
806-595-0659
2000 Goldwing - Has 61,174 miles. Has all the standard equipment that comes with the
Goldwing, Including a 6 disc CD Player, Markland Driving boards, Heel Toe Shift. It is 2 tone
Blue. There are some minor scratches on both saddle bags and on the mirrors. The bike
can be seen by calling me: Don Kennedy 806-477-2069
2001 Pearl Blue Gl1800A, 75,000 miles, with just about every option available with fully loaded
matching 2002 Bushtec Quantum GL trailer. Both have "scarecrow" three-color graphics. New
Hartco Heated seat, new Nolan N103 helmet - large, progressive shocks front & rear, heated grips,
GPS, radar, phone interface, too many items to list. $13,000 for both. Also available for GL1800:
Bushtec trailer hitch, never used, stainless ball. $200, Starlight cargo trailer, gold. $350.00, Utopia
Backrest, like new. $95.00, Motorcycle lift. $300.00, Harbor freight m/c tire changer, upper &
lower. $75, Metzeler tire balancer. $100.00 Call for pictures. Russ Gollakner, 352-8055,
2008 Charcoal Black Goldwing. Asking 17.Contact Ken Eklund [email protected]
For Sale 2004 Candy Apple 1800 Goldwing Trike conversion: Roadsmith/aka The
Trike Shop 14592 miles. Converted 5/1/07 . Independent suspension, New Battery,
New tires. Asking 25,500, 3 degree ez steer kit, 5 gallon aux fuel tank, fender spoiler
lights, wing guards, interior light kit in truck, rear speaker audio kit for passenger,
Gerbing heater controls, Gerbing heater vest and gloves (never used), ultimate Trike
cover, trailer hitch. Contact Harry Thweatt 806-290-1144
My son bought a shadow last year that came with a homemade trailer. He is selling the
trailer for 150.00 OBO Brent Moore 681-5936
J&M Headset Brand new J&M Headset for a full face helmet. Still in the box. $85,
Rear Wheel for 2001-2008 Goldwing. Keep a fresh tire ready for you bike mounted on
this. $100 Call Mike @ 353 0258 Listed March 1, 2010
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January
April
2010
2008
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A P R I L B I RTH DAY S A N D
ANNIVERSARIES
Birthdays
4-1
4-3
4-8
4-9
4-10
4-10
4-11
4-13
4-15
4-21
4-21
4-21
4-24
4-26
4-26
Paul Helms
Dan Walker
Donna Fuggett
Steve Sanford
Ted Bouldin
Alan Crosley
Hubert Hensley
Amy Escamilla
Tonya Stout
Janet Coleman
Paul Marshall
Mark Rigler
Finnis Hughes
Becky Baker
Ashley Hinsley
Anniversaries
4-2
4-27
David & Sandy May
Jerry & Bonnie Wikle
THE
GWRRA
Are you a member of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (the GWRRA)? If not, then
you should check it out. The GWRRA is the reason why TX - Chapter “A” Top Wings of
Amarillo exists today!
With membership in the GWRRA you receive the following:
Wing World magazine, the Gold Book Member Directory, Towbusters Emergency Roadside
Assistance Program, Affinity Credit Card Program, USA hotel discounts, and much
more…
Ask a Top Wings Staffer how you can become a member of the GWRRA!
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Do you have a product or
service that you would like to
advertise or sell?
Your Ad could go here!
Contact Ray Latta for details;
806-353-3722;
[email protected]
Business card size ad $50/year
1/4 page size ad
$75/year
1/2 page size ad $100/year
Full page $200/year
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, April 8th
Chapter “A” Meeting
7:00 PM at The Plaza 34th & Bell, Amarillo, TX
April 8th, 9th, 10th, 2010
Louisiana District Rally
http://www.ladist.org/
April 10th 9:00 AM
Trash Pickup, Hunsley Hills Rd & Washington St
April 10th Altus, OK Poker Run
April 10 in Fredrickburg The 23rd annual Bluebonnet Rally
http://goldwingaustin.org/gwrra/rally10/2010%20Flyer.pdf
April 24 The Texas Chapter “02” Heart Of Texas Wings Rally
Riverside Park, Brownwood, TX
May 6, 7, & 8 The 2010 Texas District Rally Killeen, TX
http://www.gwrra-tx.org/10Rally/2010_Registration.pdf
May 8th 5-State run in Guymon
May 15th
The Metric Bike Show at Sharps of Amarillo
May 22nd Chapter “A” Mall Show
West Gate Mall Amarillo, TX
May 27th, 28th & 29th 2010
Arkansas District Rally
August 27th and 28th
Kansas District Rally
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PICTURE OF THE MONTH
Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
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A Note From the Couple of the Year
Thanks Dan Walker, Randy and Laura Small and David and Connie Hirsh for representing Top Wings at the 28th Annual Muleshoe Rally March 20, 2010. Congratulations to these five fun-lovers for claiming the Largest Club Honor for Top Wings. We
tried to make it on our return trip from San Diego, CA but the snow in the mountains
made us a day late. We want to thank everyone for helping with the basket. David and
Rob are doing a great job on building the basket. Suzanne has had some terrific ideas
and has helped name the theme as Top of Texas Treasures as well as approaching The
Big Texan for donations. John made a generous cash donation and suggested we buy a
battery tender and gift cards. Jerry and Teresa promise two pair of new riding gloves
and Lana is working on a glitzy jewelry gift. All members are encouraged to donate
items or money to purchase items for the basket by May 1. Thanks, Betty and Bill Hisey