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Cross-Country
Road Trip: Stuff
Happens!
A Sidecar
Adventure You
Won’t Want to
Miss
PLUS:
SPECIAL SECTION
Wing Ding 29
In Review
Extra-long
Workbench
Department
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ABOUT THE
COVER
Page 67
F e a t u r e s
SPECIAL SECTION:Wing Ding 29 In Review...................................................................67
After 35 Years of Touring, Sometimes “Stuff Happens” ...................................................47
9 States, 3 People, 1 Dog—and a Sidecar! .........................................................................58
The Elephant in the Room: Co-Riders Want to Feel Safe..............................................64
I n f o B y t e s
SPECIAL BRAGGING RIGHTS: Living Each Precious Day of Life...............................27
Garage Day: Extracting the Coolant (all of it) from a GL1800 ....................................30
I.C.E.:Why Contact Info is Important Even on a Group Ride......................................31
F U N ,
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F O R
Steve & Chris Proszek, GWRRA
#217514, of Naperville, Illinois,
pose in front of the beautiful
Chicago Skyline.They say they
enjoy riding their new 2007
GL1800 Black Metallic with
Chapter IL-V, and this photo was
taken on Saturday, July 21, 2007,
when they sneaked out early in
the morning for a Lakeshore
breakfast ride.
S A F E T Y
A N D
CONTENTS
K N O W L E D G E
October 2007 • Volume 30 Issue 10
Advertisers Listing .............................................90
Association Leader Listing ...............................93
A Word from Your Executive Director ...........7
Bragging Rights....................................................24
Cartoon................................................................66
Classifieds.............................................................91
Events....................................................................92
Finishing Touches..............................................102
Golden Dealers ..................................................16
GWRRA Official Products...............................98
GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................66
Hall of Fame ........................................................97
Hall of Honor......................................................97
In Memoriam.......................................................97
In the Zone............................................................4
Motorcycle Goodies..........................................88
NEW SHOWS! See
schedule on page 55.
October 2007
News Briefs .........................................................20
Northern Reflections ..........................................7
Product Previews ...............................................22
Readers' Responses .............................................8
Readers' Rides ..................................................100
Wing Ding 30 Application................................85
Wing Ding Housing ...........................................87
Workbench..........................................................38
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In the Zone
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Full Circle: A Plea for Safety Gear
Please consider wearing more safety
gear when riding.
Had I made this plea several years
ago, it would have been like the pot calling the kettle black. I did little back then
to protect my body in case of a crash.
But time has changed my attitude, or
perhaps it’s just brought it back around
full circle to what I used to believe about
safety.
ou see, prior to my most-recent “I’m so
baaaad” days of Harley riding, I had
scoffed at riders who lacked adequate
protection. Indeed, all through my 20s—a time
when one might expect a young person to
throw caution to the wind—I had always worn
full crash attire each time I climbed aboard a
bike.
And from my booted toes to my glovetipped fingers to my helmet-ensconced head, I
would stare in bemused wonder at riders I
considered, quite frankly, to be dressed in
lame-brained riding outfits, or lack thereof. In
particular, I remember a road trip from
Pennsylvania to Connecticut when I saw a
young couple—the same age as me—pull into
a fast food restaurant and nearly get clipped by
an oncoming vehicle. At the next rest stop, I
asked my then-boyfriend if he had seen the
near accident and what the couple had been
wearing: He had on sneakers, shorts and nothing else; she had on flip-flops, a skirt and a tank
top. Neither wore a helmet.
So even at 23—and not a very experienced
rider at that—common sense told me personal safety on the roadways should be a top
priority. Now perhaps it was just that I was
still young enough to remember all those
scraped knees—one a serious permanent scar
that will never fade—from my youthful and
crazy bicycle riding days. Whatever it was, I
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played it safe when riding motorcycle.
Fast forward more than a decade, and I
honestly don’t know what got into me.
Perhaps time had finally washed away those
clear-cut memories of my scraped knees. Or
maybe I had grown too confident in my own
riding abilities. Or maybe I just wanted to
“look cool.” But for whatever reason, I began
slowly plucking off my safety gear one stitch at
a time. Soon, I was dressed no better than the
young couple I’d silently scolded years ago.
First, off came my gloves (Ah, the better to
grip the handgrips with, my dear). Then came
off my jacket (Ah, the better to feel the cool
breeze with, my dear).Then my boots, my helmet, and sometimes even my long pants.
Before I even realized it, my mind had become
my very own Big Bad Wolf in granny clothes. I
had convinced myself that nary a stitch of my
normal riding attire was necessary. And why
would it be? I was never really going to crash.
Well, the happy ending to my very own
scary fairytale is that I didn’t crash—and thank
God for that. But plenty of my inadequately
dressed riding companions have in the last few
years, and they’ve paid an awful price.
The bad run of crashes began with a friend
going down in Daytona two-and-a-half years
ago, followed by my boyfriend going down two
years ago, and—one very unfortunate friend—
who has gone down twice in the last two
years. And the last crash literally cost him his
life; several times emergency medical services
brought him back and he is still recovering
today. A diehard “freedom of choice” advocate, he now confesses that he’ll never ride
again without wearing a helmet—and this is a
man with almost 50 years of heavy riding
experience to his credit!
What have all these all-too-close-encounters-with-the-asphalt taught me? They have
taught me that anyone can go down at
anytime—if for no other reason than another driver is at fault. Indeed, none of these three men
were deemed at-fault in any of their crashes.
But is the knowledge that you weren’t the one
at fault all that comforting as you lie there in a
hospital bed? Or are you more likely to be
thinking about the extra safety equipment you
could have been wearing?
On today’s roadways—with the everincreasing incidence of “cagers” using cell
phones, and texting—Yes, texting!—using MP3
players and more, I believe we must be especially mindful of other drivers. It’s amazing they
risk not paying full attention while driving; then
again, they are in a “cage” while we are not.
Look, I mention all this because I am concerned by the rather large number of folks I
saw at Wing Ding who were not wearing adequate safety gear, mainly because of the heat, I
understand, but still inadequate. Though I am
still a “freedom of choice” advocate, I urge you
to consider checking out better and/or new
safety gear options, and I hope to bring more
of those choices to you soon in the pages of
Wing World.
Here’s how I see it—now that I’ve come
full circle in my thinking. Heck, I know I used
to look good in that tank top I wore when I
was riding at Daytona Bike Week. But I also
know I looked good at 23 when I pulled up to
the wedding rehearsal of my girlfriend in
Connecticut and the entire wedding party
gasped as I whipped off my helmet, sunglasses,
and leather jacket and they saw it was me.
Either way, I looked cool. Only—at 23—I
also looked less complacent.
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Wing World
Mad About Being Mad
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G o r d o n
’m mad (or upset, if you wish) for getting mad.
[And no, I’m not referring to GWRRA’s
Motorcycle Awareness Division (MAD)]. And
you might well ask what I’m talking about here
because that would certainly be a fair question.
Well, let me start at the beginning.
I confess that I am a rather impatient driver. I
get easily frustrated with “slow” drivers who
seem to be interested in everything but driving
quickly and efficiently through the streets of our
city and over the highways. (My definition of a
slow driver, by the way, is simply a person who
drives slower than I do!) I admit I sometimes
remark to others rather sarcastically about drivers who “take their cars for a walk” on busy
streets with little or no regard for other
motorists.
A few weeks ago, I had occasion to drive
across the city on one of our busy thoroughfares.
It’s a street I mostly avoid because I always seem
to get caught behind slow drivers—in both
lanes—with no option of passing them. So I usually wind up driving along impatiently behind
them, getting more and more upset as the kilometers roll by.
On this particular day, I was in somewhat
more of a hurry due to the impending closing
time of the business establishment I needed to
visit. I could have taken any number of routes to
get there, but I figured the four-lane route might
still be the best in this instance. (I’ve lived here
long enough, though. I should have known better.)
Traffic was at its typical slow moving pace, and
what was even more frustrating to me was the
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fact that the drivers ahead of me, and in the adjacent lane, were content to just dawdle along, in
total disregard of the lineup of traffic behind
them.
As I mentioned though, I am an impatient driver. Anyway, by the time I finally reached my destination I was, unfortunately, really not a “happy
camper,” as they say, because the business had just
closed for the day.
I guess my frustration must have affected my
judgment because I got in my car and took the
same return route back as I had just taken to get
there. And—you guessed it!—I faced the same
kind of frustration I had faced earlier. This was
definitely not a good day!
So by the time I arrived home again, I was really stressed out. I loudly proclaimed to my wife
that it would be a “long day” before I ever took
that route across town again.After a brief period
of sitting down to try to relax, I further
announced I was going for a ride on my Wing.
My wife quietly said, “Do you think you
should? With the mindset you have now, you just
might do something foolish.” And I’ll tell you, after
a few moments of reflection, I had to agree with
her. (She is right sometimes, you know. Painful
though it is to admit!)
Now, lest you think I’m one of those persons
always on edge and on the verge of road rage
every time I go for a ride or drive, let me assure
you that this is not the case. I was just having a
bad day on this occasion. I am an impatient driver, but normally I’m quite a bit more rational than
I was then.
But why am I telling you all this, anyway? Well,
I want to make a point.
Mental conditioning and preparation are
extremely important when riding a motorcycle,
or any vehicle for that matter. Had I taken my
Gold Wing for a ride that day, I would have been
a danger both to myself and to others. It’s not at
all wise to go riding when one is as upset as I was
that day, when one’s thinking and good judgment
is definitely not functioning clearly.The possibility
of doing something irrational, like passing someone when it is clearly unsafe, is substantially
enhanced. To put it bluntly, you become an accident waiting to happen.
We teach in GWRRA’s Advanced Rider
Course (ARC) that the ratio of mental to physical conditioning in riding a motorcycle is approximately 80%-20%. Obviously then, a proper frame
of mind is paramount when you take your Gold
Wing out of the garage.
So when in doubt, don’t! Instead, ride smart
and ride safe.
Bon jour!
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A Word from Your Executive Director
I would like to write for a moment about helping friends.
Just before Wing Ding, I had this really nice German Member come into
the office for a visit. He was very discouraged by our Members. He had tried
to call several of them out of the Gold Book and the information was not correct or the Member wouldn’t help him. It was so bad that one person even
told him they wouldn’t help a “German”. To say the least, I was appalled at
what I was hearing.The purpose of the Gold Book is to help people, isn’t it?
So, it’s time to update your information in the Gold Book for next year.
Please take the time to think about whether or not you would help a
Member if they called, regardless of ethnicity, race, or religion. Any Member
who does not have a code or phone number listed in our system will not be
in the Gold Book for 2008. Review the codes you have listed to make sure
you are still able to assist in those ways.
As a refresher, here are the codes and what they stand for:
A. You have a Truck or Trailer to help a Member who has broken down
B. You will accept phone calls from Members who need help or just
have questions
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C. You have tent space for a Member to stay
D. You have a spare room for Members
E. You are willing to be a tour guide for Members passing through
You can verify which services you currently have or update your options
by calling customer service, or online at www.gwrra.org/members.
Make sure that you double-check your phone number as well.
For those Members who have two different homes, you will be listed in
the city you are living in during November, unless you specifically ask us to
list the other city.
Please remember to be courteous and helpful to fellow Members.
You may need help yourself someday.Thank you to all who have helped our
fellow Members! All updates must be done by November 2, 2007.
Enjoy the ride,
—Melissa Eason ●
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Increased Insurance Premiums
was just advised by my Wing carrier that
my rates were being increased because of
my credit activity. I called and found out that
because I converted from an adjustable to a
fixed rate loan and took out a credit card to
save $100 on a lawnmower, that I didn't
fit their credit model! They claim my
experience, age, driving record and type of
bike got negated because of my outrageous
credit activity! After some discussion, I
received a rate 20 percent less.
Obviously the credit models being used
just do not work well, unless they are just to
drive up our rates! I am with perhaps the
largest carrier, but they are all doing it...from
reading the newspapers.
All should be aware, and not take
increased premiums lying down, especially
when they do use credit wisely.
Kim A. Sullivan
GWRRA #160567
Epping, New Hampshire
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Tight Circles Inquiry
egarding the “Tight Circles” training in
the June and July issues, I started riding in
1946, and feel like I can handle my bike fairly
well though never well enough. I am now 85
and am still riding approximately 15,000
miles per year. I have 76,000 miles on my
2002 GL1800.
Since reading Jim Graybeal’s article on
“Tight Circles,” I have been practice-practice-practicing, but the best I can do is a
circle of about a 26-foot to 28-foot radius.
Hard as I try, I cannot reduce my turning
radius to what it should be. I know that I am
not doing it right somehow.
Can you please give me some hints that
will help in my efforts to reduce my turning
radius?
Van Hamilton
Anniston, Alabama
[email protected]
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Van, thanks for your interest and concern for
riding better.
At the age of 85, it sounds like you are
riding at a much higher level than most riders 30
years younger than you. I am 71 and have to
practice daily just to keep up with the young
whippersnappers on the Arizona Precision
Motorcycle Drill Team. I am the captain of the
team, but will be passing that responsibility on to
a much younger and more energetic leader soon.
Tight circles can be one of the more
frustrating exercises of all those in the Top Gun
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signed letters to “Readers’ Responses,” Wing
World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 850802450 or by e-mail to [email protected].
Challenge, and require more aggressive riding
than a tight U-turn. The aspects of successfully
riding tight circles that I consider are:
1. Being comfortable with my balance on the
motorcycle in a tight turn or circle.
2. Being comfortable with leaning the
motorcycle in a tight turn or circle.
3. Aggressive use of the friction zone to
control the power of the engine to the rear
wheel. Along with the friction zone, I use an
engine speed above an idle, and trail braking
with the foot brake to slow the momentum of
the motorcycle, making the engine work harder
(higher rpm), which in turn requires use of the
friction zone, etc.
4. Aggressive head turn. By turning my head
as far as I can, I am telling my motorcycle to
make a tight turn or circle. Other ways of explaining head turns are: point your nose where you
want to go and put your chin on your shoulder. If
you can’t turn your head (because of our senior
age) turn your head as far as you can and let
your shoulders turn so you can point your nose in
the direction you want the motorcycle to go.
To summarize, tight circles require using the
friction zone, constant throttle (rpm) above an
idle speed and trail braking to slow and help
stabilize the motorcycle while allowing the
motorcycle to lean into the turn or circle.
From your letter, my first guess is that you
are not using the friction zone while turning.The
friction zone is nothing more than slipping the
clutch to control the power of the engine to the
rear wheel. You can’t hurt your clutch with this
technique unless your rpm’s are above 3000 for
an extended time. 1500 to 2000 rpm should
work fine for any Wing.
—Jim Graybeal
45-Degree Pullout Comment
ust read the execution of the 45-degree
pullout by Jim Graybeal (July 2007 issue). Is
it in the rules that both tires have to be on
the ground at all times? Hmmmm!
Consider this: When a rider clears the
starting chute lines, he pulls a wheelie and
while on the rear tire, he pivots the bike
sharply to the left (no lean required). The
bike comes down on its front wheel facing
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the end of the box at the far end well before
the 18-foot boundary line. Shucks, he may
make the "landing" before the 10-foot or
8-foot boundary line! Better consider a
category higher than Expert.
Note, with tongue-in-cheek: You had to
learn to do wheelies here in the New
Orleans area to keep your head above
Katrina's floodwaters!
Albert C. Easterling, Jr.
GWRRA #124234
Metairie, Louisiana
To answer your first question--there is no
rule stating that both tires must remain on the
ground at all times. Interesting concept. Have you
tried it? On a Wing?
The last time I popped a wheelie was on a
350cc Honda, in a turn on a street in town, laid
it down and received a ticket for careless driving.
That was 37 years ago and I haven't been dumb
enough to try it again. I have seen stunt riders
pop wheelies and control the attitude, turn and
landing of their bikes much as you described.And
I have seen experienced riders pop a wheelie on
a GL1800, going straight ahead, but lifting the
front tire a maximum of two feet.
Albert, I enjoyed the humor in your note.
How far could you maintain your wheelies in the
floodwaters? The 45-degree pullout really is
doable keeping both wheels on the ground.
Aggressive use of the friction zone, throttle,
foot brake and pointing your nose in the direction
you want to go, along with allowing the bike to
lean in the sharp turn is all that is needed.
—Jim Graybeal
Single Seat/Larger Trunk Option?
few years back I read and heard about a
proposed "solo-seat" for the Gold Wing
and thought what a bum idea; however, after
losing my riding partner eight years ago, I
now see the potential benefit in a solo seat.
I can see a seat with adjustable, up/down
and back & forth movement, for us taller
folk, as well as a trunk that is over twice the
current volume.
Personally, I'd pay up to $2,000 for an
adjustable solo seat and an enlarged trunk.
Know any aftermarketers that would be
interested?
"Reverend Bob" Hester
GWRRA #103331
Winchester, Virginia
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Rev. Bob, we suggest you contact some of the
aftermarket seat manufacturers directly to see if
they might be interested in doing a prototype for
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you. However, our hunch is the cost would be
discouraging to them and to you.
A larger trunk might be accomplished by a
competent body shop, sandwiching two trunks
together. But again, the cost could be steep for
one-off work and the re-engineering of the
locking lid could be daunting.
Realistically, the demand for such a setup
would be limited on a two-up tourer like the Gold
Wing. We think few companies would find it
economically rewarding to invest in the tooling to
make the kind of saddle and trunk you propose.
Shortcut with Oil Change
Spells Valdez
ear Stu Oltman,
I enjoyed your article in July’s Wing World
titled “Oil and Filter Change.”
I see that this is the correct way to change
the oil and the directions should be followed
closely. The following story is what happens
when you take a few shortcuts.
The time is in early February and the
weather is not very good.
So what do you do when the weather is
bad, cold and rainy? Well you stay in and do the
maintenance stuff on your motor.That’s what I
did. Change the oil, clean and polish, check the
air pressure and stuff like that.
I went over to Touring Specialties in
Mansfield, Texas, a regular Saturday morning
stop to visit with Dave Thomas and the rest
of the folks. While I was there I picked up a
new oil filter for my 1994 GL1500 Wing,
drank a few cups of coffee and had way too
many donuts.
After a filling morning, I went on home and
drained the oil in the Wing and removed the
oil filter and let everything drain for awhile. I
put the drain plug back in, oiled the O-ring on
the new filter and screwed the filter back on
hand-tight and added about a quarter turn to
finish tightening the filter. I installed the correct amount of oil and was ready to go. So I
took the bike out and rode around the block
two or three times and re-parked it back in
the garage. There were no leaks and no drips
on the floor and I was now waiting on good
weather.
Finally there came good weather and a
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lunch ride at 11 a.m. on a Saturday. So early
that morning I met some friends up at Kim &
Jenny’s Café in Midlothian,Texas, for breakfast.
Then I rode back home and then off to the
meeting point back over in Mansfield, which is
about 15 miles away. Well, I made it about 5
miles toward Mansfield when I smelled something funny, checked my rearview mirror and
could see smoke coming out the back of the
motor. I pulled off the side of the road and
stopped and a large oil puddle appeared under
the engine on the road. It was all coming from
the oil filter area.
I checked the filter to see if it was loose.
No, it was tight. I called my daughter and
asked her to come pick me up. Amber got
there about 20 minutes later and we headed
back to the house. I jumped in my trusty
Ford pickup and headed back with my trailer,
stopped in front of the Wing, and prepared
to put it on the trailer. (A note about the
trailer, it was originally made for a four
wheeler and a generator that we take when
we go camping. However, I had also prepped
it to haul a motorcycle just in case I needed
it. The trailer has two wood ramps for the
four wheeler, so I have a couple of bar
clamps to hold them together and work as
one ramp to load the Wing.)
I rolled the Wing up to the ramp, but that’s
as far as I could go. It was evident I was going
to have to start the engine to get the Wing on
the trailer. Not a problem, I thought. But when
it started, an oil gusher came from under the
engine and I headed up the ramp. I made it to
the top but missed the front wheel guide at
the top of the trailer. So I let it roll back and
went back down the ramp again to give it
another shot. I took aim and gave it the gas, it
was all or nothing this time. By now it looked
like the Exxon Valdez had been there. I was
slipping and sliding left and right all over the
place. But I made it, the front wheel locked
into place, perfect!
So I strapped the Wing down okay and
headed for the car wash and then home. On
the way I was thinking of the "defective oil filter" that Dave had sold me. Boy was I giving
Dave grief in my mind on the way home!
So I got home, took the lower front
cover off the engine so I could see the entire
filter, and, sure enough, I could see the filter’s
O-ring seal sticking out the side of the filter.
But I could see that there were “Two O-ring
seals” on the filter. Uh-oh! The two seals had
held the oil for a while, but when the oil heated up, the pressure had pushed the O-ring
closest to the engine out from under the
other, causing the leak.
The extra seal was from the old filter I had
removed from the engine. Here the seal had
stuck to the filter seat on the engine and I did
not check the old filter when I took it off.
Usually when I change the oil on any engine, I
always wipe the seal seat. However, this time I
didn’t do it. I got lazy and took shortcuts.
Shame on me, but don’t tell Dave!
The bottom line is that it is okay to do
your own oil changes—as long as you pay
attention to what you are doing, do it right and
don’t eat too many donuts! So, in this case anyway, I still say it is Dave’s fault—temptations
with too many donuts.And, oh yeah, I believe I
will sue!
Now, Dave makes me sign a donut release
when I go in. Well, what are you going to
do…ha,ha.
Thank you.
Dan Roady
GWRRA #211551
Midlothian,Texas
Put a Helmet on your Pup!
was just reading your August 2007 issue’s
“Readers Rides” and would like to pass on
to Hartmann P. Magnusson a website for
motorcycle helmets for pets like his dog Leo.
The website is www.zoomergear.com.
Terry May
GWRRA #24525
Livermore, California
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his is me on my 2001 Pearl Blue GL1800.
I’m in front of my house, out in the
country [with no other traffic around]. This
shows the awesome power of our big,
amazing touring bikes!
My wife took this photo of me “just
finishing off” my back tire before I went to get
it changed. I didn’t use any front brakes to get
the tire spinning enough to smoke the back
one; I just dumped the clutch in second gear
and went full throttle.
Strange to see a big, heavy bike smoking
the back tire!
Kyle Young
GWRRA #177055
Catoosa, Oklahoma
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Wallet Found at Wing Ding
y girlfriend & I recently traveled with several other riders from our local Chapter,
CA2-K, to Wing Ding in Billings, Montana. We
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were looking forward to the trip very much and
thought we had planned for every contingency.
On our first day at Wing Ding, around
lunchtime, I had just tried on a pair of riding
pants at one of the vendor booths when I
noticed that my wallet was missing from my
pocket. You can imagine the pounding heart
and sinking feeling that followed! It contained my driver's license, all my credit cards
and a substantial amount of cash for the trip.
We spent several hours searching desperately everywhere we'd been, notifying the
lost and found booth, and visiting vendors
we'd patronized, leaving business cards with
our cell phone number in case it showed up.
Fortunately we were not destitute, as my
girlfriend had a credit card and a small
amount of cash too.
As the hours passed without any calls,
our hopes dwindled.We reported the loss to
the local police in case of any credit card
activity. We could not even cancel the cards
until the next morning when we reached our
place of business to get all the particulars and
get them cancelled. And then, lo and behold,
about 24 hours after the loss, we got the call
we were hoping for. The wallet had been
found at one of the vendor booths, intact and
untouched! Apparently it had slipped out of
my pocket when I had put my pants on a
higher shelf off the floor as I was trying on
another pair.
We rushed right over to the Cycle Xtras
booth full of gratitude and elation. Mike &
Faye Gallagher had found the wallet while
rearranging their stock and immediately
knew who it belonged to, as we'd left them
one of our cards. We tried to leave them a
reward, or even treat them to dinner, but
they refused even that much. These are
good, honest folks!
The morals of this story are….
1. Good, honest people really do exist!
Please patronize www.cyclextras.com. They
deserve your business.
2. Never keep all your eggs in one basket! Split up your funds so that in case a
disaster happens you can still put your
hands on funds.
3. Make a photocopy of your cards, front
and back, and carry it in a separate place so
you can call your banks and credit card
companies immediately.
Wing Ding turned out to be a great
experience, thoroughly enjoyed by all in our
group. I submit this letter to thank the
Gallaghers for saving our trip, and to share
this experience to hopefully help others
plan ahead in case they find themselves with
that sinking feeling.
Jerry Thornton
GWRRA #210349
Fairfield, California
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Don’t Miss Teddy’s Park!
irst of all, a big thank-you to everyone
who helped plan and execute the events
at Wing Ding 29.You all did a wonderful job!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Billings.
We have been Members of GWRRA for 20
years, have attended the last 16 Wing Dings,
and have enjoyed every one of them.
We noticed one article in the Wing Ding
program mentioned three National Parks
within a day's ride of Billings. We hope that
some of you riders also found the fourth
National Park in the area—the Theodore
Roosevelt National Park in Medora, North
Dakota. It is a beautiful, unique area, and is a
wonderful place to visit. As well as the park
itself, Medora is a charming little town with
museums, shops, a new Cowboy Hall of
Fame building, and a most entertaining
nightly Medora Musical, held in an outdoor
amphitheater overlooking a very beautiful
new golf course (the Bully Pulpit).
We couldn't resist letting you know
about this National Park, and hope that if
you didn't see it this trip, you will consider it the next time Wing Ding is in the
area.
Again, thanks to all who worked so hard
to make Wing Ding 29 a success. We are
already looking forward to Wing Ding 30.
Paul & Marlene Rasmussen
GWRRA #46947
Minot, North Dakota
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were riding point and I was riding in the
rocking chair. B.J., as usual, was riding drag.
It was a great fall day—about 65 degrees—
and we were having a good time scattering
the leaves running north on the Trace.
About 30 miles up the Trace I noticed
my temperature gauge was starting to
creep upward, so I kept an eye on it till it
got almost up to the hot (red) indication. I
called Gary on the CB radio and told him
my Wing was running hot. We pulled over
and the intakes on both of my Wing’s radiators were plugged with leaves. Gary was
stirring them up and I was sucking them in!
So, a word to the wise, if you are riding
during the fall weather with all the leaves
on the road, check to see if you’re giving
some of them a free ride!
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Hate Motels? Why Not Try
a Bed-and-Breakfast?
n the August issue of Wing World, a letter in
Readers' Responses addressed the issue of
motels and drugs. May I offer another alternative to the lodging issue that will be clean, hospitable, and safer?
When planning a tour, have you considered looking for bed-and-breakfasts along
the way? Most bed-and-breakfasts are very
clean, hospitable, and safe.
In West Virginia, I put together a list of
approximately 30 members of the Mountain
State Association of Bed & Breakfasts
(MABB) who say they meet my requirements to be considered “Motorcycle
Friendly”.And some of my requirements are
strict: I require there be no gravel roads and
there must be off-street parking for the
motorcycles.
MABB also has inns that can accommodate from just a couple to a very large
group of people. I am a Member of
GWRRA, a bed-and-breakfast owner, and
Marketing Chair for MABB. There are bedand-breakfasts and country inns in every
state. They vary from as few as one guestroom to as many as six guestrooms for a
“home stay” bed-and-breakfast; from seven
to fifteen rooms for a Bed & Breakfast Inn;
to Country Inn for the largest facilities and
even “in home” bed-and-breakfasts and
cabins.
Check out the states you’re interested
in visiting. Every state has a State
Association, just Google that state’s Bed &
Breakfast Association. There are also online
directories of bed-and-breakfasts and
www.bbonline.com even has a category of
Motorcycle Friendly bed-and-breakfasts
(but do not take that as being a truly complete list, since they limit the number of categories an inn can list). Check the other
online directories as well because a bedand-breakfast may be listed on one
site but not the other: www.iloveinns.com,
www.bedandbreakfast.com, and www.bnb
finder.com are some of the best directories
to reference.
If you’re traveling with a group or looking for a very small bed-and-breakfast, ask
whether or not the bed-and-breakfast is
motorcycle-friendly and truly explain what
you mean by motorcycle friendly.
Finally, if you are looking for twisty,
turning sport ride roads, come to West
Virginia! You’ll be lucky if you find many
straight stretches of road here—we even
give you hills and curves on the Interstates!
Kathleen Panek
GWRRA #255296
Shinnston, West Virginia ●
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Las Cruces Motorsports
Las Cruces, New Mexico
y wife, Kara, and I purchased our first
Gold Wing (a GL1500 Aspencade in
Candy Apple Red) from Las Cruces
Motorsports in March 2000. We put 55,000
miles on that Wing in four years and we have
Las Cruces Motorsports to thank for that.
Their service crew happily worked on our
Wing each time we brought it in for maintenance. We had purchased the VIC (Very
Important Customer) maintenance contract
from them and we most certainly got our
money’s worth. It was this experience and the
relationship built between us and one of their
managers, Scott Mann, which convinced us to
purchase our second Gold Wing from Las
Cruces Motorsports.
We bought our 2004 GL1800 Gold Wing
(in Candy Black Cherry) in September 2004
from Scott and have never had a bad thing to
say about him, the service or sales crew, or
Las Cruces Motorsports in general.They have
consistently proven that not only do they
want our business, they are willing to go the
extra mile to earn our business.
Scott Mann and the service department
went out of their way on June 15, 2007, to
ensure we had our Wing ready for our weeklong trip to San Diego, California. The Wing
was due for its 24,000-mile service and a new
set of tires when I brought it to them on June
14. Only the scheduled service was covered
under the VIC, but I got the Dunlop E3s for 50
percent off and installation at a reduced rate
as well. Even though the service crew had to
work a couple of hours past closing on a
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Friday night, they did it and they did it with a
smile.
Kara and I are certainly grateful for the
great service and prices offered by Las Cruces
Motorsports. And after riding through southwest Arizona and southeast California with
temperatures between 105 and 110 degrees
Fahrenheit, we are very thankful that Las
Cruces Motorsports has proven to be a
Golden Dealership.
John & Kara Kennedy
GWRRA # 148962
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Montana Honda & Marine
Billings, Montana
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Hannigan Motorsports
Murray, Kentucky
s we were rolling into West Yellowstone,
Montana, on our way to Wing Ding 29
our 1988 Gold Wing/Motor Trike started
making a loud noise. We were traveling with
fellow Chapter AZ-R Members Harley & Pat
Funk. They went ahead and secured motel
rooms and we checked out the noise and
found it to be the front universal joint. We
then determined we could not make the last
250 miles into Billings.
Using the Gold Book, we called Clayton
Beeghly (looking for advice and information)
in Billings to see if he knew anyone who could
come and how the service was at the local
Honda dealer. Clayton advised us about the
Honda dealer and offered to come and pick
us up in West Yellowstone and haul us into
Billings. Wow! I asked him what he would
charge and Clayton said if we could help him
out on gas that would be fine (and we did),
but he would not take any more.Wow, we do
understand why they call it the Gold Book!
We called the Billings Honda dealer
(Montana Honda & Marine) while being
hauled into Billings, talked to the service manager, Gary Bunn, and explained our problem.
He showed a lot of interest and concern,
then said, “Bring it in and we will take a look
ASAP.” It might be the next morning before
they could look at it they said. (This was July
3). After hanging up, I thought, Oh, no, they will
be closed on the Fourth. After taking care of
the paperwork, the service manager assured
me their staff would look at it ASAP and call
us. (I did not expect a call till Thursday).Well,
on Wednesday morning the cell phone rang.
Gary Bunn said he had good news and bad
news. We were right, it was the universal
joint, but they would have to order the part
in and could not order it till Thursday and try
to have it shipped overnight.
After the Opening Ceremonies at Wing
Ding, we walked over to the Motor Trike display. There was Mr. Jeff Vey, who had sold us
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fter many disputed problems with the
New Jersey vendor that installed our
Hannigan trike kits,Tom Zaborney and I decided to take charge of the issues and drive the
900-plus miles to Hannigan Motorsports in
Murray, Kentucky.
Dave & Ruth Anne Hannigan welcomed us
early Monday morning, May 16, and assigned
their best tech man, Jim Gooch, to give our
trikes a good going over. Two-and-a-half days
later we rode home on two great-running and
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Even despite fighting cold, wind and rain, it
was well worth the trip. If you’re thinking of
converting, take a ride to Murray, Kentucky,
and tour their shop.The countryside is beautiful and the people at Hannigan Motorsports
will go out of their way to make you feel at
home.
Al Baptiste
GWRRA #86101
Toms River, New Jersey
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this trike in Florida. We explained our problem and Jeff said that since they did not have
that part in their trailer they would take one
off his display model. (He gave it to us at no
cost!) Montana Honda & Marine could now
install it and we would have our trike back in
short order.After taking the part off and running it over to the dealership and giving it to
their service technician, Mike Ablott, he said
he would have it installed and would call us.
He did and it runs great!
Our special thanks to Clayton Beeghly, a
Member of GWRRA in Billings; Gary Bunn,
the service manager and Mike Ablott, the
service technician, at Montana Honda &
Marine; Jeff Vey, the owner of Motor Trike
and all his employees, and Harley & Pat Funk,
Chapter AZ-R Treasurer/Educator and
friends.Wow, how nice knowing all these folks
were willing to help us! Thanks GWRRA!
Bud & Dot Kapp
GWRRA # 196455
Phoenix, Arizona
Bob Logue Motor Sports
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
n the middle of May this year, I had a great
ride from the northwestern PA area down
to the Smoky Mountains National Park. I rode
with one other Gold Winger, a good friend of
I
mine from high school. (In fact, he is the one
who got me to get my first Gold Wing.) He
was riding his 1998 1500, I was on my 2006
1800, towing my Aspen camper. Anyhow, we
had quite an adventure and an experience
worth sharing with a great Honda dealer.
After only about 80 miles into our trip,
the 1500 that my friend was riding on started
to run real badly. It started to misfire for a bit,
and then would run okay for awhile. It first
started misfiring on the first day and then
again the next morning. It was quite intermittent but kept getting steadily worse. We
would pull over on the side of the road, stop
for a minute or two, and then it would run
again for a bit. We did not know what the
problem was, but we knew that we would not
make the 2,100 miles to the Smoky
Mountains and back with it running like it
was.
Well, it so happens that we were planning
to stop at the Honda Museum in
Williamsport on our second day of the ride
anyhow. This museum is in the Bob Logue
Motor Sports Honda dealership. So we decided to have the bike checked out when we got
there. We pulled in at about 9:30 a.m.,
described the situation to the service desk,
and they took the 1500 right in to the service area.The first thing that they asked was if
the battery was good or not.We said that we
thought the battery was good. Anyhow, they
quickly had two technicians looking at it to
determine the problem.
In the meantime, they offered us coffee
and pointed us to their Honda Museum.
What a cool museum! There were hundreds
of Honda vehicles there, (see http://www.
hondamuseum.com).Almost all of them were
Honda motorcycles of all years and models.
They even had one of the first Honda cars
and a vintage Honda snowmobile. I got to see
a Honda 200 and a Honda 350, just like the
ones I once owned and rode back in the
1970s. Needless to say, I took lots of pictures.
After about 30 minutes, the technicians
found us and gave us the news on the 1500
problem. They had found that there was bad
gas in it. They recommended that we change
the fuel filter and add some dry gas. We
added some dry gas, changed the filter, and 15
minutes and $17 later (for the fuel filter) we
were back on the road.
We would both like to thank the folks at
Bob Logue Honda for their prompt and courteous service. We just dropped in and they
were able to set aside other work and fix us
up and get us going. Their service was outstanding.Thanks!
Don Weaver
GWRRA #239637
McKean, Pennsylvania
Maxim Motorsports
Allen,Texas
rode to Texas for a family reunion the week
of the Fourth of July.To say the weather was
less than desirable would be an understate-
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ment. The trip from home to Pine Hill,
Alabama, to spend the first night with a friend
was already warm, but bearable.
We looked at the weather the next morning and figured I had a few good hours, so I
decided to get on my way. I found the weather band on my radio, which I never used
before, and it proved to be a big help when
riding in unknown territory. I made it to
Shreveport, Louisiana, by lunch, but the weather was changing quickly.
On my CB radio, truckers advised me I was
heading for some bad stuff just outside of
Tyler, Texas, and maybe should seek shelter. I
found a truckstop and, after covering the bike
and trailer, made it inside just before the skies
opened. I needed a rest and something to eat
anyway. After more than two hours the storm
finally stopped and I decided to press on. I had
on my gloves and Arai helmet, Frogg Toggs
over my heavy jeans, and long sleeves and
another shirt on top.
As I approached the Dallas area around 6
p.m., the weather had cleared.As I had planned
to stop in Plano at my brother and sister-inlaw’s home, I decided to continue.As I merged
with I-635, traffic got a bit heavier, but I was on
my toes and ready for anything, or so I
thought.
As I came over a slight ridge, I came upon
a tanker rollover and two accidents blocking
the entire five lanes. I started slowing down, as
did most of the traffic. I had more than enough
stopping space when a four-wheeler one lane
over to my left decided he could cross all five
lanes and make the exit ramp. He cut across in
front of me and my stopping distance was now
down to 10 feet. I braked hard to avoid T-boning the car and my bike went down hard
across the lanes to the left and came to rest
against the concrete barrier. I slid down the
road and anyone who’s experienced this will
tell you it happens in slow motion. I bounced,
slid and skidded to a stop. I heard a voice say,
“Just stay right there, we’ll be right with you.”
I had slid right up to the paramedics that were
working the accidents already there.
After checking out my extremities, toes,
hands, and such, they helped me up. I remember telling them to check my neck before
removing my helmet, which was in pretty bad
shape.
After checking me out, they decided I
didn’t need to be transported. The police had
seen it all happen but couldn’t get a good
description of the vehicle that had cut across
in front of me. They wanted to get my bike
moved. I went over to the bike and all its lights
were on, the GPS was showing four miles to
my next turn, and the XM radio was playing
music. The only damage was a broken windshield and a missing left mirror and speaker
cover. It started right up.
I got on it and rode it to my in-laws. The
next morning, sore but alive, I contacted
Maxim Motorsports in Allen, Texas. I made
contact with Bob Landry about parts I
needed. And when I rode the bike to the shop,
I met with Steve Wagner, the service manager.
Not only did they repair the bike after
installing a new windshield, but they replaced
the tires, as they were flat-spotted. Even with
the Fourth of July that week, they had my bike
ready on Friday the 6th. Not once was I told,
“You didn’t buy the bike from us, so our
customers come first.” In my area I hear that
constantly.
After finding out three days later that I had
three broken ribs and a bruised lung, I decided
to truck the bike and trailer home. When I
showed up to load the bike, Steve and his people loaded it and strapped it down for me.
When I tried to pay for that, they informed me
that was just part of the service. That’s not
part of the service in my part of the country!
If you are ever in the North Dallas area and
need service or help, this is the place to go. I
wish that most of the other Honda dealerships in the country would take a tip from
these guys—it’s not always about the money.
Steve Sullivan
GWRRA #162322
Middleburg, Florida ●
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Co-Host Hotels for Wing Ding 30 Announced
The co-host hotels for GWRRA’s Wing Ding 30 in Greenville,
South Carolina in 2008 have been announced. They are: The Hyatt
Regency, Holiday Inn I-85, and the Hilton, Greenville hotel.
New Chapter Chartered
GWRRA welcomes the follwing new Chapter to our family!
Chapter QC-M of Shawiningan, Quebec, led by Chapter Director
Andreé Lalonde and Jean-Marc Gervais.
Wing World Correction
The website address for the Commercial Classified ad for the
Abbey Inn in Maggie Valley, NC, was incorrect.The Inn’s correct URL
is www.maggievalleyinn.com.
Gold Book Data Deadline is November 2
If you’d like to be listed in the 2008 Gold Book, please check the
status of your records before the November 2, 2007, deadline to
ensure your listing is correct.
The annual Gold Book directory is distributed with the March issue
of Wing World each February.
New Region B Directors
Please welcome GWRRA’s new Region B Directors, Lorraine &
Earl Knight.The couple has been married for 38 years and say they’ve
always enjoyed riding together. When they first got married, in fact,
Lorraine rode a Yamaha 100cc and Earl rode a Suzuki 250cc.Together
they have ridden over 200,000 safe miles and participate in our Level
IV program.
In 1997, they bought their first Gold Wing and joined GWRRA.
Since then, they have held many positions within the Association,
including Chapter Directors from 2001-2004 and District Directors
from 2005-2007. Lorraine & Earl have participated in the Horizon’s
program as well as the many Fun Shops offered by our Leadership
Training people.
The Knights share GWRRA with their children, their family and
even their grandchildren, who say they all enjoy participating in
GWRRA activities. They’re a great asset to GWRRA and will bring
new enthusiasm to Region B. Good luck Lorraine & Earl!
Welcome the Jeffries to Region F Position
Please welcome Tom & Barbara Jefferies as pro tem Region F
Directors. Executive Director Melissa Eason says they did a great job
in Billings and have graciously agreed to help her with Region F until
a permanent Region Director is found.
Melissa says the Jefferies have a great passion for GWRRA and
will help in any way to make sure the Members are having a good
time. They started in 1982, when they became Charter Members of
CA1-I. Since then, they have held Chapter Directors positions three
times, District Directors, Region Directors for G, Chapter Educators,
District Educators, Region Educators, Treasurer, Newsletter Editor,
and several other positions.
With all that background, Melissa says she knows the Jefferies will
do a great job for Region F.Thank you Tom & Barbara!
Just in Time for the Holidays!
Great savings on some of
GWRRA’s most-coveted items.
Just In! Save $40 on GWRRA’s 3in-1 jacket and $5 on both the
EZ Air Gauge Combo and 30th
Anniversary Photo Album. All
three make great holiday gifts.
Your loved one can transform
the jacket’s light-weight shell and
medium-weight liner into three
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different configurations, including grayand-black with gold embroidered logos
and red-and-black with full-color embroidered logos. Comes with plenty of safety
reflective piping. On sale for only $140,
plus shipping, from September 12 through
December 31. Sizes SM (38) through XL
(44) only. Get ’em while they last!
Also on sale from September 12
through the year’s end is the EZ Air Gauge
Combo.Your hubby will love this on-board
compressor (complete with GWRRA
logo on storage case) that works either as a stand-alone gauge or
with a service station air hose to permit viewing pressure while inflating his or her Gold Wing tires. A 10-foot accessory hose with brass
fitting on both ends is included in the combo package which, normally retails for $29.95 and is on sale now for just $24.95.
Last—but certainly not least—give
your spouse and friends a GWRRA keepsake for those down times off the bike by
giving them a chance to relax and reminisce with the 30th Anniversary Photo
Album. On sale beginning September 1,
this 44-page, full-color collectible is chock
full of photos (many Member-submitted)
recalling GWRRA’s long history as the
world’s largest single-marque motorcycle
association—from early photos of
Founder and Chairman of the Board Paul
Hildebrand to shots of some of GWRRA’s very first rallies and gettogethers. Also includes historical text on both the Gold Wing
motorcycle and the Association’s growth throughout the years.
Regularly $20—now $15—these are limited-quantity collectors’
items.
See the GWRRA Official Products pages (pp. 98-99) now for
more details and SKU ordering numbers.
New Rescue Plus Discount
For a limited time, Members can receive a discount on Rescue
Plus by renewing their GWRRA Membership and Rescue Plus for
three years. They will receive $5 off per year—a savings of $15.
Imagine the peace of mind of having Roadside Assistance for three
years, and all for just $60.
Deadline for Wing Ding Shirt
Pre-orders has Changed
Due to several Members not receiving their Wing Ding shirts
before the The Billings event this year, the deadline to pre-order next
year’s Wing Ding Shirts has been moved to May 1, 2008.
Call Member Services to place your order at (623) 581-2500
(Phoenix) or (800) 843-9460.
Wing Ding 29’s Lost & Found
Bandanas (5)
Helmets (2)
Baseball Caps (2)
Key – Bike
Bracelet
Keys
Camera Case
Motorcycle Spinner
CD – Sheridan
Sun Glasses
DVD – GL1800 Suspension 101
T-Shirt
Gloves (2), Non-matching
Walkie Talkie
Contact:
Diana McGuire
800-843-9460 ext 232
623-581-2500 ext 232 (In Phoenix)
[email protected]
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ULTRAGARD’S TRANSPORTOR TOURING COVER
The UltraGard® Transportor™
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GL1800 or GL1500 from the elements encountered while on the
road to your destination.
Designed to withstand highway
speeds, the Transportor incorporates heavy duty quick release capture straps and a tailored fit to
eliminate buffeting. Convenient hook and loop openings at the front of
the cover will accommodate many different tie-down strap configurations and large side slots allow access to the frame. The integrated triple
laminate SoftTek liner prevents scratching and is tough enough for
years of use.
The Transportor is UltraGard’s most flexible cover, performing
equally as well as a state-of-the-art trailerable cover and a heavy duty
outdoor or long term storage cover. Order Part Number 4-894G.
Suggested retail price is $179.95.
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The same NASA technology that sent a rocket into space is used in
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This trailer is almost bullet proof! Retail price for 120 PT trailer is
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LEWIPE’S WIPER BLADE
The LeWipe™ Wiper Blade is a manual wiper blade designed to
work with the left hand, pushing forward to wipe the back and pulling
back to wipe the front of the windshield.
You can do this whenever you need to, no magic to it. (LeWipe will
make a clear spot on your motorcycle or recreational vehicle windshield
for you to see out of when it is raining.)
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blade, throw it in your bag, because you
can’t hurt it. It will not damage your bike,
your recreational vehicles or anything else
you decide to put it in for your convenience. You can’t hurt it by bending on it too
much or being rough with it. The LeWipe
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MBL INNOVATIONS
Customers have been
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These new handlebars bring the bars back 1 1/2 inches and narrow
the width 2 inches. This significantly reduces the rider’s back strain and
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less and for lady riders. The handlebars are made of heavy-duty steel
tubing, have mandrel bends, anti-vibration plugs in the bar ends, welded stand-offs for the bar covers, and are chrome plated. All stock cable,
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In this department, we include some of the many photos we receive each month that do not necessarily fall into the other departments we’ve established over
the years. We understand that, as one large family, we often have more to brag about than just our bikes. So here’s your opportunity to share those accomplishments (and just plain fun anecdotes) with the entire Association! Send photos and text to “Bragging Rights,” Wing World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
or by email to [email protected].
So Proud of My Daughter!
(Linda L.Waterman,GWRRA #611287, of Seneca Falls, New York)am
so glad to see this type of section in Wing World—one more thing to
add to the “family” aspect of GWRRA. I’d like to share with you that I
am so very proud of my daughter, Shawn Johnson.
In late 2005, Shawn came to me to tell me she was registering for
nursing school. I was a little concerned, as she is a single parent with
two children who can drive me, their own grandmother, crazy. But I
encouraged her to continue on since she felt this was something she
had always wanted to do.
It was a 10-month course through Wayne-Finger Lakes Boces, and
she had to work very hard. Shawn cried, she learned, she tested, she
did her clinicals—she did it all!—and she made it.
On June 20, 2006, Shawn graduated from nursing school and, present at her graduation ceremonies, were her two brothers (one of
whom lives in Houston,Texas, and drove, with his girlfriend, all the way
here) and me.
This was the first time since July of 2001 that all my children were
together in one place.What a grand day that was!
In December 2006, Shawn received her license and certificate from
New York State and presently works in an area hospital. Her future
plans are to go on and become a registered nurse. I am enclosing a picture of all of us on that very special day.
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a mainly agricultural
country, at various
times of the year the
farm stock, both
mobs of sheep (and
we have about 40
million of them) and
herds of cattle, are
brought in from the
hills for wool shearing, ear tagging and
sending to slaughter.
Bringing in the stock is called “a muster.” We don’t shear, ear tag or
slaughter our Members but we do gather in mobs, just like the stock.
The first Monday in June is our Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend
and, as we are in the southern hemisphere, this is our Anniversary &
Winter Muster.This year our Muster was in Napier, on the east coast
of the north island of New Zealand.
A celebratory cake was commissioned, cut and eaten by Members.
However, an enduring memento of the occasion was important to us
and the planting of a tree was organized at the local Clearview Winery
with a commemorative plaque commissioned and to be installed at the
planting site.
If you are touring New Zealand please call in and visit the GWRRA
anniversary tree. “
Texas-C Celebrates Anniversary
Happy Birthday GWRRA from Chapter NZ-A!
ryan Scott, GWRRA #168192,
Chapter Director of New
Zealand’s Chapter NZ-A writes,
“NZ-A is the first GWRRA
Chapter to see each new day, so
we had the opportunity to start
the celebrations for the special
30th anniversary on June 4, 2007,
marking the establishment of
GWRRA.”
“This time of the year also
marks the anniversary of Chapter
NZ-A in 2002. We like to be a little bit different from the rest of the
world so instead of having a rally, or a ride, we have a “muster.” Being
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hapter TX-C will be 25 years old on October 10! Chartered in
1982 in Baytown, Texas, and the oldest continually active Texas
Chapter of GWRRA,TX-C has planned a birthday party to celebrate!
This historic occasion will take place on September 29 at the Cove
Community Center on FM 565, just east of Baytown. Lunch will be
served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to come by, visit
with old friends, meet new Members, and enjoy the treats. A special
invitation has been sent to former Members.
Pictured in this photo sent by Mary Wilkins are TX-C participants
in their Talent Show costumes at their favorite rally site, the Inn of the
Hills, in Kerrville,Texas.
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Halfway Between the Equator
and the North Pole
(Don Terris, GWRRA #50878, of East Mapleton, Nova Scotia, Canada)
am seen here sitting on my sixth Gold Wing, a 2001 GL1800 Illusion
Red one that’s my favorite one of all.This photo was taken 25 kilometers northeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on the Trans Canada
Highway #102 at Stewiacke, Nova Scotia.You can see by the photo that,
where I sit, I’m halfway between the Equator and the North Pole!
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Last Ride
Chapter IA-S Loves Their Christmas Party!
hapter “S” of Northwest Iowa held their 5th Annual Christmas
Extravaganza January 5 of this year in Calumet, Iowa. And 56
Members of Iowa and Minnesota GWRRA Chapters attended! We had
a great meal, music by Dave Lock for dancing and listening, and raffle
items galore.We had a great time and invite you to come join us next
time round! (See additional photos at www.chapter-ias.com.)
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an
Slimp, GWRRA
#242093, of Chesapeake,
Virginia, sent in this photo of
his father-in-law, Clement
Nichols’ last ride at the age of
89. Says Dan, “All he ever
thought about when he saw
this 2005 Gold Wing was
going for another bike ride.
He got his wish. My wife Sandy
and I both hope to lead the life
he did. We are still riding and
looking forward to many
more great rides.”
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WWII Tank on a Much Smaller Scale
Busy Members
e are the Johnstons, Brain & Yvonne (GWRRA #147057) of Yale,
Michigan and we have been married for over 21 years. After
being Members of GWRRA for seven years and Chapter Members of
MI-B2 for four years, we
where very surprised
when our Chapter
Director (Ward &
Jeannie Van Damm)
asked us to be Chapter
Educators.
We’re very proud to
serve our Members as
Chapter Educators for
MI-B2.And right around
our
twenty-first
anniversary on June
27th, we were again
surprised to find out that we have also been asked to be part of the
MED (Membership Enhancement Division) Team when June Agee,
Director of the Membership Enhancement Division, asked us to be the
New Ham Radio Special Interest Group (SIG) Coordinators. We are
proud to be part of this family we call GWRRA!
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e, [Larry & Jackie Schultz (not pictured), GWRRA #200099, of
Indianapolis, Indiana] had a very unique trailer designed to
accompany our 2004 Black Cherry GL1800. We garage-designed and
constructed this custom cargo trailer—a quarter-scale, WWII M4
Sherman tank that disguises its cargo-carrying function.
Our trip to Wing Ding 29 in Billings, Montana, this year allowed us
the excuse to visit various landmarks such as the Devils Tower in South
Dakota, and our two-week getaway of 5,000-plus miles took us through
the Badlands,Yellowstone,Tetons, Grand Canyon and many other beautiful areas.The Gold Wing and trailer excelled on this trip, just like we
expected. And I know an M4 Sherman has never seen those sights
before!
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Living Each Precious Day of Life
s it possible that riding a Gold Wing might
improve your health? Might it even forestall
the advance of a dread disease?
The case of Laura Roberts cannot be
ignored. Laura has late Stage 4 lung cancer. In
November 2005 she was told by doctors at the
Mayo Clinic in her hometown of Jacksonville,
Florida, that she needed to get her affairs in
order as her life expectancy was about six
months. But a funny thing happened on the way
to the rest of her life. Her son, Doug Roberts,
GWRRA #271529, decided that if time was to
be short, it could at least be filled with wonder
and adventure.
Doug bought a Gold Wing motorcycle and
put his own life as an entertainment company
owner on hold to make every day wonderful
for his mother.
Doug’s first Wing helped introduce the two
of them to GWRRA and nearby Chapter
events and rallies.When they tired of their first
Wing’s repeated trips back to the dealership
for repairs, Doug bought a new 2006 GL1800
on January 31, 2007, and the two of them started putting on the miles with gusto.
“What we learned right away,” says Doug,
“is that the stress of facing her disease just goes
away when she’s on the Wing.” Laura is often
so relaxed while riding behind Doug that she
drifts off to sleep for short catnaps. Laura’s
doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville have
wholeheartedly endorsed her passion for
motorcycling. Her cancer’s growth seems to
have slowed significantly since they’ve been
applying massive doses of her “stress antidote”—Gold Winging. And under her circumstances, that’s a very good thing indeed.
Laura, 85, was a cigarette smoker for 40
years. Not feeling well a year ago, she visited
her physician who diagnosed her malady as
pneumonia. But feeling exceptionally short of
breath one night, she went to the hospital’s
emergency room. An X-ray revealed cancer in
her lungs. Further evidence revealed her cancer
was advanced.The “Stage 4” designation meant
Laura’s cancer had already spread beyond her
lungs to another part of the body. In her case,
she had a brain tumor.
Using a gamma knife procedure, doctors
removed the tumor, then initiated an aggressive
protocol of chemotherapy, with sessions typically three weeks apart. Coincidentally, on days
when Laura felt good, Doug took her on rides
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October 2007
on his Gold Wing.
Shortly before Wing Ding this year, her doctors noted a dramatically lessened presence of
cancer in her CAT scan. They pronounced her
well enough to forestall her next round of
chemotherapy for six weeks.
That was the news Doug and Laura had
been waiting for. At last they had enough time
to embark on her motorcycle journey of a lifetime. From Florida, they headed west to Wing
Ding 29. From Billings, they journeyed on to
Calgary and Banff, Alberta—places Laura says
she had yearned to see for 30 years. From
there, they headed eastward, taking in Niagara
Falls; New York City; Washington, D.C.; and
Williamsburg,Virginia.
Laura and Doug are averaging about 4,500
miles per month. They are convinced the
reduction in her stress, promoted by regular
doses of Gold Wing riding, is helping Laura. “I
want to keep her alive as long as I can,” says
Doug, explaining why they’ve become long-distance travelers. And the quality of their Gold
Winging life is still amazing to them both.
“This is a lifestyle many other people don’t
think you can have—one of freedom, beauty
and no strife,” says Laura. “Just because you’ve
had some bad news doesn’t mean you have to
stop living,” she says. “Although we’re from a
very small family ourselves, we have woken up
to find we’re part of a whole new—and very
large—family of fellow Gold Wingers. No matter what their occupation or station in life
might be, Gold Wingers are warm, welcoming,
generous, and happy people.We just love being
around them,” Laura says.
Does Laura worry about tomorrow?
“Absolutely,” she says, and she admits she
thinks about it every day. “But I know there is
something out there much bigger and better
than all of us,” she says,“and whoever or whatever it is has taken control of my life. I am very
grateful for every day I have, and I am incredibly blessed to have Doug to care for me during
these special days.”
Laura is very much at peace with herself
and her destiny.The only wish she expresses is
that when she is gone that her new and kindhearted Gold Wing family will care for Doug as
he has cared for her.
Looking around the arena at the closing
party at Wing Ding, she smiles broadly at the
hundreds and hundreds of new family members
who will certainly embrace Doug for years to
come. Her contented smile says it all.
—Nick Hoppner ●
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EXTRACTING THE COOLANT
(ALL OF IT) FROM A GL800
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e introduced a new tool a few months ago—a vacuum- trapped—a problem it would share with many modern automotive
operated tool that conveniently checks a cooling system for cooling systems, and this was the impetus behind development of vacleaks, then installs fresh coolant by sucking it from a con- uum-operated cooling system refill tools. If we now seal the low spot
tainer until the vacuum in the cooling system has been relieved. This of the “S” and apply a vacuum to the highest spot, only that portion of
tool was the UView 550000.
the tubing between the vacuum
While working on that particular
source and the trapped coolant
motorcycle for the article, and on
will actually be subjected to vacuvirtually every GL1800 on which
um, at least at first. After draining
we’ve changed the coolant since that
the system and applying vacuum,
time, we’ve noticed that only slightly
we found that as the vacuum drew
more than three quarts could be
down higher than 25”, a pop could
installed before the level was to the
be heard followed by gurgling
brim of the filler neck. Was this an
sounds, and the vacuum needle
aberration? Were we doing somedropped to around 22”. Not sure
thing incorrectly? The service manuof what was going on, I relieved the
al lists the cooling system capacity as
vacuum, then removed the drain
3.73 quarts for the engine and radiabolt. To my surprise, a significant
tors, and an additional .69 quarts for
quantity of additional coolant
the reserve tank—the total capacity
gushed from the drain hole. I
being 4.42 quarts. A check of severrepeated this process four more
al working mechanics in the Phoenix
times, each time getting progresarea revealed similar results and
sively less coolant from the drain
confirmed our suspicions—we
hole. It appears that once the vacweren’t getting all of the old coolant
uum exceeds 25”, air trapped
out. Now, we’re not claiming this
beneath coolant begins bubbling to
happens on every GL1800, but it
the surface where it’s removed by
certainly happens often enough to
the vacuum source. Now, when the
Venturi device attached to UView 550000 creates vacuum.
indicate a trend.
vacuum is relieved at the source,
The service manual for the
the area above the coolant will be
GL1800 instructs us to drain the cooling system by removing the drain at atmospheric pressure, while the area under the coolant will contain
bolt and sealing washer, then reinstalling the bolt with a new washer. a partial vacuum that will draw the coolant downwards.
That’s it—no rocking of the machine or other special gyrations are
Having repeated this suck-and-blow cycle until no more coolant
indicated, yet only about three quarts come out. No flushing of the sys- could be extracted, we then proceeded with the refill. Prime the refill
tem is indicated, either. But if the old coolant is contaminated, and espe- hose with fresh coolant, and suck the system down to at least 25”—
cially if we’re using a different brand or type of coolant, it’s my opinion more is better. Open the ball valve on the gauge, then slightly open the
that plain water should be cycled through the system until the drain valve on the refill tube—just enough to get the fluid moving. If the vacfluid appears clear.This normally requires two flush cycles.
uum stops dropping while the gauge still indicates a few pounds, it’s
Because we may not have completely emptied the cooling system, the because your jug of coolant is below the radiator. Raise it, and the
fresh coolant we install may become contaminated, diluted, or both— remaining vacuum will bleed off while drawing in more coolant. After
depending on whether we flushed the system with water. And if we’re doing this, we removed the UView tool and observed the fluid level
installing a product that’s been pre-mixed to a 50/50 concentration with right up to the top of the filler neck.The best part was that only a small
distilled water, the resultant mixture may be far weaker than we might amount of coolant remained in the one-gallon jug—not nearly enough
suppose. While experimenting further with the UView product, I stum- to refill the overflow bottle after we’d cleaned it. Opening a new jug, we
bled onto a way to remove the remaining coolant or flush water, and I needed about 300cc in addition to the small amount left over from the
believe I now understand the nature of the problem. Read on.
first jug. How about that? The GL1800’s cooling system actually does
Picture a length of copper tubing bent into the shape of an “S”. Hold contain 4.42 quarts. But the quality and composition of those contents
it in front of you, and turn it horizontal. If we were to force water is entirely dependent on how much of the original coolant was
through that tubing, it wouldn’t all drain out when we stopped.A quan- removed. And on anal retentive GL1800s, a vacuum source like the
tity would pool in the low spot. There may well be situations like this UView tool may be the only remedy.
C air can become
in the GL1800’s cooling system where coolant and/or
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In Case of Emergency:
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Why Contact Info is Important
Even on a Group Ride
n May 27th, a group of us from FL-1A rode from the Tampa, Florida, area to
Ocala for a poker run. Everyone had a grand time, but on the way back home,
tragedy struck. Here’s what we, as a group, learned about helping each other
out when, and even before, a crash occurs.
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We’d decided to detour to Zephryhills
before going home so we could join in at
FL-1S’s monthly meeting. We took a
smaller highway but, about halfway there,
realized we were running late, so we
decided to jump on I-75 (a much larger,
interstate roadway) instead.
Harold Aubel was the lead
bike and riding solo on his
2007 GL1800 with only 3- to
4,000 miles on it. We’d only
gone a few miles when—all of
the sudden—Harold’s bike
began to sway from lane to
lane and the rear tire blew out.
Jake Jacob rushed to Harold to make sure
he was still breathing. When Harold
opened his eyes to look at Jake, there
were bloody bubbles coming from his
mouth.
The rest of us immediately started
directing traffic around the bike while Ben
Hanson called 911. And fortunately, there
were many other good Samaritans. One
man put out flares while another man (an
off-duty EMT) checked Harold’s vitals and
stayed with him.A trauma nurse
on her way to work stopped
and brought her bag to Harold.
He was unable to breathe
because of his helmet strap, so
she cut off the strap and alleviated that problem. Another
nurse laid down next to Harold
and kept talking to him until the
police and EMTs arrived—both
in record time.
He lost control of the bike
and it flipped over several
times, carrying him with it on
the entire first roll.The second
flip threw Harold from the
bike, and the bike then pushed
him about 60 feet down the
pavement. Finally, both Harold
and the bike came to a stop on
the middle line.
Harold was face down on
the pavement with the bike
behind him. Somehow, the rest
of the group managed to come
to a stop without hitting him,
his bike, or each other. And
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Harold Aubel before his devastating crash in May.
Harold had no feeling in his
body, feet or hands. He was so
bad, in fact, that as the EMTs
rolled him over onto a backboard and removed his helmet,
he coded. They literally had to
bring him back to life.We directed traffic until the BayLife
Helicopter arrived and took
Harold to Tampa General
Hospital. Then the guys in the
group managed to get Harold’s
bike upright and off the pavement and, after the tow truck
arrived, we all headed home so
we could jump in our cars. We
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stayed at the hospital until 11—when the
doctor finally came out and told us
Harold was in stable condition.
On May 30th, Harold had a 10-hour
surgery for protruding discs in his neck
and, though he came through okay, the
neurologist said he had permanent nerve
damage and would be a quadriplegic for
the rest of his life. But afterward, Harold
gained some movement and feeling in his
chest and left arm and was able to
breathe without a ventilator.They started
him on physical therapy as soon as possible and, since then, he’s been moved to
the Florida Institute for Neurologic
Rehabilitation. (If you wish to send cards,
his address is: Harold Aubel, FINR, SMRC
Room 117, POB 1348, Wauchula, FL
33873.)
We of course visit him as often as possible. And Harold, who is a very strong
and caring man, will continue to be the
Harold we know and love, whether or
not he can ride a motorcycle
Lessons Learned:
We learned a lot from this tragic
event. For example, when the police
started asking questions about whom to
contact, none of us had an answer. We
didn’t have a membership list with us, so
we didn’t even have Harold’s home
address. Jake did find the bike registration
and insurance information in Harold’s
saddlebag, but all we knew otherwise was
Harold’s mother’s name and that she
lived somewhere in Ohio. We also didn’t
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know if Harold had any medical conditions except for his hearing aids.
It wasn’t until later, when we got to
the hospital, that Harold was able to
speak and ask us to contact his pastor.All
we got at the church, however, was an
answering machine. So the next morning
Ben & Jackie Hanson went there early to
wait for the pastor, who thankfully had all
of Harold’s contact information.
As Chapter Director, I’m proud of all
the FL-1A Members who were at the
scene. We stayed alert and no one else
crashed their bikes. And we also had the
wherewithal to immediately get our bikes
off the road and start directing traffic
while someone checked on Harold and
someone else called 911. And even
though we all knew the situation was
critical, there were no tears or out-ofcontrol behavior. Everyone did what
needed to be done.
The one thing we will change about
riding together, however, is that we will all
begin carrying emergency contact (and
otherwise pertinent) information in our
right-hand saddlebags and making certain
other riders are aware of its location.
That much we certainly can change.
An Ounce of Prevention:
• Carry emergency contact information (including other pertinent information, such as allergies, medical conditions, current medications you are
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• Know who in your group is trained in
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• Make sure at least one person has
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group will be traveling.
At the Crash Site:
● Get all other bikes off the
roadway and away from traffic.
● Have someone immediately
check the injured person(s) for
breathing/heartbeat and begin
respiratory and/or CPR if
necessary.
● DO NOT REMOVE AN
INJURED PERSON’S HELMET
(the EMTs will). Cut the chin
strap, however (as in Harold’s
case), if it is choking the person.
● Have someone call 911.
● Begin directing traffic and putting out flares/triangles. (If you
have no flares/triangles, form a
line of people to direct traffic
around the crash scene.)
● Give police and EMTs as much
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you can.
● WHEN ASKED BY POLICE,
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● Make certain everyone is calm
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ride away together from the
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No Neutral Light
Stu, I was wondering if I could pick your
brain a little bit. I have a 1998 Gold Wing
with 36,000 miles on it. It’s never given me a
bit of trouble and has sure been a pleasure to
ride.
Now for my dilemma, I broke it down to
do routine maintenance, which I do about
every two years. I replaced tires, brake pads,
flushed all fluids, and added a CB radio. After
re-assembly, I have no neutral light. I thought
I might have blown a fuse or unplugged a
connector by mistake. I once again broke it
down, checked every fuse I can find, checked
the relays, and continuity on several connections according to the service manual. I
couldn’t find anything wrong; everything
works except the neutral light.
I once again re-assembled the bike and
pulled it up the driveway to start it in gear. It
started right up and I took it for a 10-mile
ride. Everything on the bike works perfectly
with the exception of no neutral light.
No neutral light means the bike won’t start
off of the starter button. The relay does click
and the headlight dims as it should when you
press the starter button.
Do you have any suggestions as to why I
wouldn’t have a neutral light or what I could
do to correct this issue? Any advice you could
give me would be deeply appreciated.
Andy Clark
GWRRA #173993
Belleville, Michigan
Andy, even with the bike in gear, the
engine should start with the start button provided the sidestand is up and the clutch lever
is squeezed in. If it won’t start that way and
you can’t get the neutral light to come on, it’s
possible that you snagged a wire off the
reverse lever switch during body panel R&R,
or possibly the switch plunger is compressed
and stuck. Remove the left inner fairing
panel, and have a look at that reverse switch.
Also, confirm that the transmission is in neutral, then try to use reverse. Does it work? Let
me know what you find based on this reply,
and I’ll try to help you from there.
Transmission or Clutch?
I own a 1995 Gold Wing SE with 50,040
miles. I downshifted coming up to a stop sign,
and for about three seconds there was a
thumping noise. It sounded like it came from
the left front. Since it sounded like plastic on
plastic, my first thought was that something
had lodged in the radiator fan. I stopped and
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checked everything out and could see no problems. I drove about three miles home and as I
came into the garage I heard a sharp gear
noise, just for a second, like you would if you’d
stripped a gear.
With the engine running, in neutral and the
clutch engaged, this is what happens now: As
you increase the throttle, there is a short gear
noise, metal-to-metal sound. To me it sounds
like it is coming from the front left of the bike.
If you pull in the clutch lever the sound is not
there.
My local Honda dealer took one listen and
said it sounded like a broken gear. I have not
driven the bike on the road since, but have
driven it up on a trailer with no problems. I
have tried each gear by holding the front brake
with nothing unusual.
I would appreciate any help you could give
me on this.
David J. Boyer
GWRRA #130504
Grand Rapids, Michigan
GL 1800 Alternator Question
I have a 2001 GL1800 Gold Wing (no
ABS) with 112,000 miles on the clock. So far
the motorcycle has been rock solid. Based on
all the problems the GL1500 had with the
alternator, I’m wondering if I’m living on borrowed time. I know the 1800 alternator has
been completely redesigned. Also, I’m running a stock machine with no extra lights. My
only extra drain is heated grips. The GL1800
Owner’s Manual says nothing about routine
maintenance to be performed on the OEM
alternator. Since I don’t know the technical
design of the 1800 alternator, is there anything
that should be checked periodically to ensure
its proper function? As we all know, being
stranded on the road due to alternator failure
can be very character building.
Bill Ranzinger
GWRRA #209962
Castle Rock, Colorado
Hi Bill,
Being stuck away from home is never fun.
The GL1500 alternators are notorious for
low-mileage problems related to stuck (not
David, if it’s a broken gear, which it very
well could be, the engine cases will need to be
split for repair. That’s a costly proposition.
Before I got to that, I’d suggest having the shift
drum pins and the shift pawls examined for
damage. The linkage could be overshifting or
undershifting, leaving the transmission not
fully in gear (or neutral). Also, examine the
external linkage of the shift lever.
Battery’s Cranking Amps Are Suspect
I purchased a 1990 California GL1500
Gold Wing with a bad engine. I also purchased
a 14,000-mile engine from a non-California
1989 GL1500. I switched the engines and kept
the carburetor, manifold and starter from the
1990. The bike runs nicely and drives well. My
problem is, when I start it when the weather is
cold with the choke on, it doesn’t fire until I let
off the starter. A local Honda shop checked it
out and said that it seems fine and runs and
drives excellent, but my other 1500 never started like that and I am concerned about it. Any
suggestions?
Dennis Rehbein
GWRRA #129900
Kasson, Minnesota
Dennis, the cranking amp capacity of your
battery is the most likely culprit here. As a battery ages, or if it becomes sulfated due to lack
of use and maintenance, the battery will lose
the ability to both operate the starting motor
and maintain sufficient voltage to operate the
ignition system. When you remove your finger
from the start button, you remove the electrical
load due to the starting motor, and battery
voltage immediately increases. If the engine is
still rotating, it’ll likely fire up. The cure is to
replace the old or damaged battery.
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worn) brushes and fractured rotor coils. I’ve
not had a single failure of those types on a
GL1800 brought to my attention since that
model entered service. However, the brushes in
any alternator wear as a normal result of use.
The brushes in the GL1800’s alternator are
very long, and I wouldn’t doubt they’re good
for 200,000 miles unless a person rides in
extremely dusty conditions. What’s inside the
GL1800 alternator is very similar to most
automobile alternators, so you should be able
to replace those brushes easily if you’re familiar with that type of work. The new brushes
come with new springs, and complete replacement instructions are contained in the Honda
service manual.
1986 SEi With Low Idle
I have an ’86 Aspencade SEi, the one that
is fuel injected with the trip computer and all
that stuff. The bike has 31,000 actual miles on
it. My problem is the idle speed. The bike idles
great when it’s first started, but after you ride
for awhile, the idle will drop down to around
600 rpm, and at that speed, it will die. I took it
to a dealer nearby and they told me you cannot
turn up the idle speed on that bike, it is all
done through the computer. A friend of mine
told me this dealership just didn’t like working
on the 1986 SEi because of the computer. Is
this so or should I find a different dealership or
is it something I could do myself?
Dennis Stidham
GWRRA #164934
Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
Dennis, most dealerships won’t work on
bikes more than 10 years old for various reasons. But the SEi presents special problems for
them, as they likely have no service literature
for that model nor any mechanics who are
familiar with it. The fact you were told the idle
speed isn’t adjustable proves my point; the
throttle stop screw is located on the linkage
behind the throttle body cover on the right side
of the bike. However, I must caution you that
the SEi is a lot more complicated than you may
think, and the fact that the idle is okay for a
while before dropping off indicates to me that
increasing the idle speed isn’t the solution to
your problem. Actually, your symptom seems
closer to what I’d expect with a failing pulse
generator.
Center Stand Lift Is Difficult
I must be getting old. Damn, I am old! I
cannot get my 1983 Interstate up on the center
stand. Is there a trick or working process for
doing that?
The bike has bags and trunk and is stock.
Thanks,
Ed Garrity
GWRRA #128557
Delray Beach, Florida
Ed, it sounds like you’re no stranger to putting a bike on the center stand, just this particular bike. The stands on the GL1000 and
1100 weren’t particularly user-friendly, and
several complications could make matters
worse. If the luggage is heavily loaded, consider lightening the load or use the sidestand.
Check the part under the bike that stops the
stand from going too far forward when used.
You might find that the stops have become
worn, or the part they’re on has bent slightly
upward over the years from the bike’s weight.
That will make the stand’s legs contact the
pavement at an angle which won’t give the
mechanical advantage needed—a hernia
maker.
Other problems can cause the same symptom—an underinflated rear tire or sagging
rear suspension. Finally, examine the stand’s
legs for twisting or bending. Some folks are in
the habit of rotating their bike 180 degrees
while on the stand to have it facing out of the
garage for the morning commute—a guaran40
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teed way to twist the legs and render the stand
unusable.
driveline is loaded, or when you’re in neutral
with the clutch lever squeezed in.
1988 Gold Wing Eluded Recall
Button’s Stuck
I have an 1988 Gold Wing, and when I’m
riding, it will all of a sudden cut off at the speed
I’m riding at, it could be 50 or 65 mph. The
lights are on and all instruments are on. I will
guide it to the side of the road and try to start
the bike. Nothing, but everything electrical is
still on. When I turn the key off and try to start
the bike, it starts fine and I’m on my way with
no other trouble.
This does not happen all the time. I can go
out five, six or seven times before it will happen again. It’s as if I put on the kill switch, but
I have checked it out. Any help you can give me
would be appreciated.
Al Swiger
GWRRA #57805
Seven Pines, North Carolina
First, let me say many thanks for the Wing
World I get every month. I look forward to it
every month and I read it from cover to cover.
I am the proud owner of a 2002 Illusion
Blue Wing and I have a problem with the
cruise control and four-way flasher buttons.
They go in just fine but when it comes to
pulling them out, sometimes they don’t come
out until you play with them many times. Can
you offer any suggestions, or do I have to go
back to the dealer?
“Canada Ron” Lacharite
GWRRA #53788
Windsor, Ontario
Get a can of silicone spray at any auto
parts store or your Honda dealer.
Spray it into the button opening in the
switch cluster as you attempt to operate the
switch. This should break things loose and
keep them that way—for awhile.
Al, your bike’s bank angle sensor is defective. This was a very common problem on the
early GL1500’s which was addressed by a factory recall. In fact, you can still get that
repaired at no cost by any Honda dealer if
Honda’s computer records show that your bike
never had the recall applied. Ask your local
dealer to check that out for you.
Belt Replacement Interval?
I would imagine you have answered this
question many times so please bear with me. I
have a ’92 Aspencade with over 84,000 miles.
The maintenance schedule in my owner’s manual and the service manual does not show a
replacement schedule for the timing belts.
When I put the bike in neutral, it gets pretty
noisy in the engine, otherwise the engine
sounds okay.
For something that can cause such dire consequences if they break, I would think there
would be some recommendation for replacement.
John Palmer
GWRRA #269846
Glen Ellen, California
John, there is no recommended replacement
interval, only a recommendation to inspect the
belts every 100,000 miles for worn teeth, cracking, or fluid contamination. However, just getting to those belts is such a pain that having
removed all of the parts necessary for inspection, it wouldn’t make much sense to not
replace the belts with new ones. Obviously, evidence of fluid leakage or strange noises from
the belt enclosure dictate immediate investigation, but the noise you’re hearing in neutral is
just normal clutch and transmission shaft
sounds. You won’t hear any of that when the
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1986 Aspencade Needs Jet Needles
My 1986 Aspencade needs new jet needles.
They are worn, and my bike’s gas mileage is
suffering. I have checked with Honda and they
don’t supply them anymore. Aftermarket suppliers don’t have them either. Any suggestions?
Jim Stinson
GWRRA #258661
Calgary, Alberta
Using a 21 year-old motorcycle as a daily
driver can be rewarding—until parts start
wearing out. I haven't checked with Honda on
the availability of those needles, but I'll take
your word for it. Bear in mind that the needles
didn't wear out from contact with gasoline.
Check the condition of the needle jets. Like
you, I checked every aftermarket supplier I
know of, and none can supply those parts. If it
were me, I'd start contacting motorcycle salvage yards to purchase a complete lowmileage set of carburetors. Be sure to specify
carbs with the same ID mark as appear on
yours. Then either overhaul that set or cannibalize it to repair your originals. Sorry I
couldn't come up with the solution you were
hoping for.
1989 Gold Wing’s Odometer Is Lame
Malfunction of odometer: but speedometer
and trip meter seem to be working properly. Is
there anyone to send this to for repair or would
it be possible to receive the instructions on how
to make the repair? Is it possible to buy a new
one and, if so, where could it be purchased?
Lonnie F. Beasley
GWRRA #57223
Troy, Virginia
Lonnie, my hunch is there are literally thousands of speedometer repair shops across the
country, though I doubt any would be willing
to help you repair your unit over the phone.
You might consider contacting one such shop
in your area—check your local Yellow Pages.
Where could you buy a new one? Assuming the
part is still being stocked, you can buy it from
the same place all other new OEM Honda
motorcycle parts come from—American
Honda—via your local dealer. You might also
find what you need on eBay.
Nothing Sent
I have problems with transmission on my
CB radio and also my intercom. I can receive
fine on both but I can’t transmit on either. I
have tried both my helmets and neither works.
My CB is a Hondaline installed by my dealer
when the bike was new. I have had problems
with it before once or twice but now there’s no
transmitting from either. Could they be interconnected? Or are they two separate problems?
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Or could it be my cord from the unit to the helmet? Everything is J&M-made.
I have just returned from an interstate ride
with other bikes and did not feel safe being
unable to transmit to them.
Thank you for your time.
Ken Gagnon
GWRRA #170990
Beverly, Massachusetts
Ken, the intercom is a live microphone system, while the CB transmit function needs to be
activated via the transmit switch. This fact
leads me to suspect that your problem either is
in your upper or lower headset cord, or possibly in the pigtail under the left fairing pocket.
First, try transmitting on the CB with your helmet plugged into the bike's passenger cord. If
that doesn't work, try swapping upper and
lower cords with a buddy. I'm sure one of those
tactics will isolate your problem. In the meantime, consider moving to the rear of the pack or
completely out of the formation if you feel
unsafe. There is no award for arriving first at
the restaurant.
Stu, you were right on the money again!
The problem was with my headset cord. Did as
you suggested and that's how I found the problem. Thanks ever so much!
—Ken
Speedo Worm Gear
I have a 1992 GL1500 Aspencade with
50,000 miles on it. I bought the bike (my
fourth Wing), about three years ago and it had
25,000 miles on it then. The problem I am having is with the front wheel module that sends
information to the cruise control and turn signal auto cancel as well as the speedometer
cable.
The worm gear inside the housing has gone
south again. This is the second time in three
years. My questions: Is this a quality control
issue? If so, to whom do I send the part? Is
there an OEM part that has been modified that
is available for replacement? Have other GL
1500 owners had this issue too?
My understanding of the makeup of the
part is that a Teflon worm gear is matched up
with a metal gear (Who will win this war?),
and it is just a matter of time before the part
wears out. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Oscar Sommer
GWRRA #103016
Annapolis, Maryland
Oscar, to my knowledge, there aren't any
quality issues with the GL1500's Speedometer
Drive Gearbox. I'm sure a few have worn out
or failed since 1989, but I've never received a
single complaint before yours. Perhaps some
other part in the vicinity is worn, damaged or
improperly installed and is causing the repetitive failures.
Short Trip Problems?
I started riding my 2001 Gold Wing
GL1800 to work last week, what with gas
prices being $3.17 per gallon. I only have to go
2.3 miles one way to work. Are there any
potential mechanical problems that can arise
from such a short trip to and from work (i.e.
muffler rust-out, etc?) I’m interested in hearing your expert opinion on any negative possibilities for this short trip on a daily basis and
what steps, if any, I can take to offset any
potential problems.
Lynn B. Cooke
GWRRA #141498
Apex, North Carolina
Lynn, I don't forsee any problems that
wouldn't occur if you'd used your car. Believe
it or not, such short trips done frequently qualify a vehicle to be maintained according to a
"severe service" maintenance schedule, if the
manufacturer provides one. But operational
time is more telling than mileage in this situation. For instance, if the short trip is ridden in
heavy traffic that causes the trip to take 30
minutes or more, the bike will have reached
full temperature, and no unusual service procedures would be indicated. But if you roll out
of your driveway and into the parking lot at
work in a matter of a few minutes, and you do
this five days per week, consider changing oil
at half the interval recommended in your
owner’s manual due to possible moisture contamination of the oil. Yes, moisture may not
have a chance to be completely removed from
the exhaust, but I've yet to hear of a rustedthrough GL1800 muffler.
Horrible Fuel Mileage
Hi, my name is Rick. I am hoping very
much that someone can help me with a problem I am having with my 2001 Gold Wing’s
fuel economy. In about three weeks time, my
fuel mileage gradually went down to half or
less and the bike smells very strongly of fuel
(regular) especially when I start the bike either
in cold or warm weather and with either a cold
or warm engine. Can someone please advise
what could be wrong or what to look for? The
bike runs and accelerates fine and starts normally but I need to find a solution. There are
about 22,000 miles on the bike and a new air
intake filter. Thank You.
Richard Campeau
GWRRA #89862
Windsor, Ontario
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Rich, if your fuel consumption suddenly
doubled (or worse) as you say, yet the bike
starts and runs normally, I'd suggest removing
body parts as necessary to visually inspect
every inch of the fuel system for evidence of
seepage.
Pay particular attention to the fuel line
connections at the tank and at the engine. If
you're convinced there's no leakage, examine
the spark plugs' firing ends for evidence of a
rich running condition (black soot or wetness).
If you find the engine is actually consuming
that much fuel, connect a fuel pressure gauge
to the test port, to examine the fuel pressure at
idle. The service manual instructs one to pinch
closed the vacuum line on the pressure regulator or remove it before starting the engine for
this test. Trust me— don't do that! Just start the
engine and observe the fuel pressure at idle.
You should see close to 42 psi. Then shut down
the engine, pinch that vacuum line closed, and
repeat the test—this time looking for 50 psi. If
the result of either test is above the numbers
I've given you here, examine the fuel return
line for restriction. If you find none, replace
the fuel pressure regulator.
2005 Gold Wing Radio Problem
I have a 2005 Gold Wing with 5,500 miles
on the odometer. This is a non-ABS bike, no
Navi system, but it does have a CB radio, and
the AM/FM radio. Recently I find the AM/FM
radio signal getting broken up if I have the CB
radio squelch turned down to 7. If I go lower,
the AM/FM is cut out totally at 5 on the CB
squelch. This occurs while sitting still or riding. While stopped, I have tried to bend the
AM/FM antenna, as though riding, but get the
same results. The antenna ground was checked
at the dealer and appears okay. Is this normal
or do I have a faulty system? The local dealer
is no help.
Bill Cowgill
GWRRA #274253
Schaumburg, Illinois
Bill, the amount of squelch necessary to
keep the radio out of “receive mode” when not
actually receiving an intelligible signal will
vary, depending on atmospheric conditions,
amount of other radio traffic, and other factors. When the squelch is set to a number low
enough that occasional far-distant transmissions trigger your receiver, the audio system
will behave just as though your buddy 100 feet
behind you were transmitting. That is, the system will mute all audio sources other than the
CB. If the interruption is caused by a very
weak and distant signal, the muting will often
be random and intermittent.
In other words, your audio system is behaving normally. All you need to do to eliminate
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this is to increase your squelch setting one
number at a time until the problem disappears.
You may find that you need to increase the
squelch setting when entering an area with lots
of radio traffic such as large cities or urban
stretches of interstate highways, or you'll be
listening mostly to CB chatter while your
stereo is constantly muted.
1983 GL1100 Aspencade Rattles
A friend of mine bought an ’83 GL1100
Aspencade in real good shape and it runs great.
One thing we can't figure out is that the engine
has a strange rattle noise when it is at low rpm.
Give the throttle a twist and it seems to be
coming from the rear clutch area. The clutch
works fine, does not slip or grab and it shifts
great. There is no noise at 1000 rpm idle or
going down the road, just when cracking the
throttle at low speed. We have not checked the
timing yet, but the bike runs great.
We are planning to pull the motor this fall
to check inside it, but have you heard of this
noise before?
I have an ’87 GL1200 Interstate that we put
a new stator in a few months ago, so pulling
the motor is not that bad with two of us.
Paul Yanney
GWRRA #84232
Charlotte, North Carolina
Paul, unless I miss my guess, my hunch is
that this rattling will never occur if the bike is
in first gear, and almost never in second as
long as the bike's speed is above 10 mph. How
am I doing? When a rattling is heard from the
clutch as one attempts to accelerate from low
speed, it's most often a sign that the transmission is in too high a gear for the road speed.
Thanks for the reply, Stu. The rattle is
always at low speed in first gear or cracking
the throttle from an idle, then it always goes
away. I read some other comments from
GL1100 owners on the internet yesterday and
it seems to be an 1100 characteristic. Most
people suggested simply checking timing and
synch the carbs, so we are going to try this and
let you know.
We went for an all-day ride last week and I
got 47 mpg with my ’87 GL1200. He got 38
mpg so I'm thinking a good tuning might do it.
When we had my motor out last fall doing the
stator, I soaked my air box and cleaned the
carbs thoroughly, and it runs better than when
it was new almost 20 years ago.
By the way, if you get questions on the
1200 stator replacement, send them my way.
There are some tricks on the ’87 only that the
book won't tell you, especially when taking off
the rear case and output shaft. The ’86 will pull
out, but the ’87 shaft is bolted inside the case.
This was easy when I figured out what to do.
Thanks again and I'll let you know the outcome
of the GL1100.
—Paul
Take a closer look at the procedure in the
manual. It shows the detail differences on the
'87 in the schematics. I know—my manual is
full of greasy fingerprints in that area from
when I changed out the stator on my '87A.
I misunderstood your explanation, as so
often happens when email is the only communication available. Yes, the 1000 and 1100
will exhibit primary chain rattle at low engine
speed if the timing and carb synch aren't spot
on.
Ignitor For 1986 Honda
Gold Wing Interstate
Many months ago, I wrote to you concerning my 1986 Gold Wing Interstate
GL1200 and its stalling problem. Then, it
would occasionally stall while cruising at a
steady speed. The dealer could not replicate
the problem and suggested rebuilding the
carburetors. You suspected an electrical
problem. You were right. The stalling got so
bad, that a non-dealer mechanic was able to
replicate the situation and diagnosed a
faulty ignitor/ignition control unit. The
problem now is finding a replacement ignitor. My Honda dealer says Honda no longer
makes the Hitachi type TID14-32, MG9
ECE (with a green sticker on the face of the
unit).
So far, neither the dealer nor my mechanic
has been able to find the proper ignitor. So, I
have two questions:
1. Do you have any specific contacts or
specific suggestions who I can contact to get
an aftermarket ignitor or a used Hitachi type
TID14-32, MG9 ECE for a 1986 Honda Gold
Wing Interstate GL1200?
2. Or alternatively, if I can't find the Hitachi
ignitor, can the electrical system be modified
or rewired to accept an ignitor for a 1987 or
more recent Honda Gold Wing Interstate?
According to the dealer, ignitors for 1987
Honda Gold Wing Interstates are available
from Honda. Apparently, I missed it by one
year.
My bike has been in the shop now for
months, and I am afraid it will be winter
before it is repaired, if indeed, it can be
repaired.
Bob Lynch
GWRRA #161157
Medford, New Jersey
Bob, although I don't remember your specific letter, I get lots of letters detailing the
same problem you're experiencing.
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My hunch is that it's the diagnosis that's
faulty, not the ignitor box, unless you've submerged it in salt water or smacked it with a
sledge hammer. Those things have been virtually bulletproof.
However, the pulse generators on these
bikes have been problematic and cause the
symptom you're experiencing. It usually happens after the bike has reached full operating
temperature. And after the engine quits, it can't
be started again until the pulse generator
cools off for a while—usually at least 15 minutes. If this sounds like your symptom, you
might suggest to your mechanic that he check
out the pulse generator coils.
1983 Interstate Rear Drive
Lube Advice
I find very little information on how to
grease the rear drive grease fitting on the 1983
Gold Wing. I don't want to use too little or too
much. What is the recommended procedure?
Also, what size fuel line do I use for replacement. One-quarter-inch seems a little loose
and three-sixteenths-inch a little tight. Is there
an in-between size?
Clarence Bickford
GWRRA #204797
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Clarence, remove as much old grease as
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possible from the male and female splines.
Then, using an acid brush or other small
brush, coat the splines with Honda Moly 60
paste—available from your Honda dealer.
Use the brush to work the paste in between
the teeth. It's not necessary to glop huge
lumps of grease on here—just a thin coat will
do. You'll know if you went overboard with
the grease by the amount that later flings out
and coats the final drive housing—or not.
The reason one-quarter-inch fuel line
seems a bit loose is because the original was
six millimeters, not one-quarter-inch
(6.35mm). Usually, the hose clamps are sufficient for a leak-free fit. If you're a purist,
inquire about 6 mm fuel line at any BAP Auto
Parts store. Last I checked (it's been a while),
they even had the cloth-braided variety.
GL1500 Engine Hesitation
I have a 1988 GL1500 Gold Wing with
about 54,000 miles on it. Lately it has developed a miss or a hesitation at low speeds (first
or second gear) especially when I turn a corner. Several times it has almost caused an accident because the engine will almost die and
then suddenly accelerate. I have taken to just
"goosing" the accelerator when I turn corners
until the engine smooths out. I have replaced
the fuel filter, the spark plugs and the air filter.
When I changed the spark plugs, the Number
5 and the Number 6 plugs were pretty fouled,
but all the others were in excellent condition. I
had the carbs cleaned also. Could there be
something in the gas tank that keeps fouling
everything up, or could it be bad plug wires? I
am getting frustrated.
Mike Perrigin
GWRRA #257514
Mahomet, Illinois
Mike, if the culprit were in the fuel tank, it
wouldn't single out Cylinders 5 and 6 for special treatment—you'd be fouling all six plugs.
Just for grins, examine the lower intake manifolds, specifically at the points where carburetor synchronizing gauge hoses would be
attached. Look for a loose or missing hose or
an open threaded hole.
Assuming you found nothing wrong at the
manifold, I'd suspect a problem at the ignition
coil for Cylinders 5 and 6. This could be something as simple as a loose or corroded primary
wire connection or a bad spark plug wire.
However, it's a rare thing to see one of those
plug wires actually fail. Sometimes, the connection at either the coil or plug cap becomes
corroded. This can be corrected by removing
the connection and snipping about one-quarter inch from the end of the wire. Then remake
the connection.
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Coolant contamination of the primary terminal connections is another possible cause of
trouble at the coils. The GL1500's coolant
recovery bottle is located just above the ignition coils. A hose connects the radiator's overflow tube to a translucent plastic elbow on top
of the recovery bottle. These plastic elbows are
prone to breakage as they age. And when they
crack, coolant purged from the radiator flows
overboard at the elbow—dripping right down
onto the ignition coils. Examine that elbow
with a flashlight. If it appears to be colored the
same color as your coolant, all is well there.
But if the elbow appears white, it's a decent bet
that you have some cleanup work on those coil
connections ahead of you. Oh, and don't forget
to replace that elbow if it's cracked, and check
the coolant level in the radiator—it may be
less than half full.
Blown Fuse May Result
In Stereo Problems
I have a problem with my 2001 GL1800
Gold Wing. The radio and CD player display
has gone blank and the clock goes to one
o'clock every time I switch the bike off. Also
the a and b mileage counter goes to zero but
works when the bike is going.
I purchased a new radio from America, as I
thought it was the radio, but when I fitted it,
there was no change. My headsets no longer
work as a result of this. Can you help? Look
forward to hear from you as we are going to
Spain for two weeks’ holidays.
Gerrard McCann
GWRRA #163732
Dungannon, Ireland
Gary, replace Fuse #22, and I believe
you'll find your problem gone. If the fuse
blows again immediately, you'll need to track
down the cause.
Rear Speakers on ’90 GL1500?
Stu, first I wanted to say that I was very
happy when I purchased the DVD's that you
made for maintaining my GL1500. Just knowing how to take the body apart without breaking anything is worth the purchase price. [Ed
note: $72 for the set at www.illustratedpowersports.com.]
Now for my problem: I purchased my 1990
GL1500 last November and I can't figure out
how to turn on the rear speakers. I can see
them in the rear seat armrests. There is no
fader on the bike and no control that I can find
to turn them on.
My Wing is the base model, not the SE, in
case you need to know that. Is there a switch
or a code that must be turned on? I have your
excellent DVD's in case I need to get to the
back of the radio. Can you help?
Rick DiGiacomo
GWRRA #177435
Corning, New York
Rick, the base model didn't come standard
with rear speakers. Though the rear armrests
incorporate what appear to be speaker grilles,
there may not actually be any speakers
installed in the enclosure. Open the trunk lid,
and look for speaker wires exiting the armrest
areas. If there are indeed speakers in those
armrests, the fader control should be a sliver
colored knob mounted on the key panel.
Thanks for the feedback on the DVDs; glad
you're making good use of them.
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By Charles F. Herrmann III, GWRRA #168375, Lovettsville,Virginia
ack in 1971, Nancy and Jeff
Adams biked northwest
over Michigan ‘s mitten-like
map on their Honda 750
and took the ferry SS Badger across
Lake Michigan from Ludington to
Manitowoc,Wisconsin, to embark on
a lifetime of adventures exploring
America’s West.
Today he’s a retired Ford machine
repairman. She’s a mother of two who
worked in market research before
retiring.They are both avid railfans and
they have been on a lifelong search for
the best burgers, the finest banana
cream pies and the tastiest chili in outof-the-way eateries.
They love the roads that run near
railroad tracks.They even look for road
maps that show the tracks. Jeff calls
them “tracky” maps. And they especially enjoy taking a butt break when
there are other bikers parked nearby.
This gives them the opportunity to
shoot the breeze, or as they like say, to
“rap and flap” with other bikers.
So here they are in the summer of
2006 again sailing on the very same SS
Badger to once again avoid the
Chicago traffic beginning their ninth
trip on their ’97 1500 Gold Wing.And,
like the 15 western trips that preceded
this one, they’ll do 10,000 to 14,000
miles over the next seven to eight
weeks before returning home.
Believe it or not, this is the very first
time they ever broke down.And so we
begin a distinctively Gold Wing tale.
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Jeff and Nancy at the breathtaking Goosenecks Overlook outside Moab, Utah.
Bubbles of Stuff
Two days into their trip, about halfway
across Minnesota, the clutch was acting up.
The lever was limp and gear changing was
very difficult. Jeff had to pump the clutch lever
a few times before he could change gears.
Jeff decided that he probably had some air
in the system. He had changed the fluid just
before they left.
So they did what every good Gold Winger
does in a situation like this.They got out their
Gold Book. By this time they were into South
Dakota.They called the closest dealer.All they
got was a recording that said the line was disconnected! So they limped on. Now they
were running up against the Fourth of July
weekend.The timing couldn’t be worse.
Jeff called GWRRA Members Maynard &
Charlotte Friedreich in Mitchell, South
Dakota. “Where do you get your bike work
done?” Jeff asked. Maynard said that they went
to a dealer in Chamberlain. And he recommended a motel in Mitchell. The next thing
you know the Friedreichs were at the motel
rapping and flapping with the Adamses.
Maynard & Charlotte are retired ranchers.
The next morning Jeff & Nancy drove the 75
miles to Chamberlin.They got to the dealer about
five minutes after he opened.He fixed the bike in 10
minutes. Best of all, he only charged them $15.
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Every time they take a trip, Nancy & Jeff keep track of their route on a map
so they can show their friends where they’ve been.
Rubbery Stuff
Then it was July 9.The couple was coming
down off Stevens Pass on Route 2 in
Washington State. Jeff noticed that the front
end felt “kinda rubbery.” So he pulled into a
railroad workers parking lot near the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks. He
pulled out his digital air gauge and checked the
front tire. The meter said 12 pounds, not the
41 pounds that it’s supposed to register.
Jeff looked for nails, he spit on the valve
core, and nothing! Air didn’t seem to be leaking and there were no signs of a cut or a nail.
It was a Sunday afternoon and there wasn’t a
gas station in sight. They pushed on to the
next town, Skykomish,Washington.
At a gas station on the edge of own, the
air pump wasn’t working and the guy behind
the counter wasn’t at all sympathetic. He told
our adventurers that the next air pump was
20 miles west in Gold Bar, Washington. They
drove into town and parked under a shade
tree.Then Jeff got out his engine air pump and
filled the tire.
The plastic hose on the pump melted.
Nancy put her finger over the hole and they
managed to get 32 pounds of air into the
tire. At this point Jeff dumped some soapy
water around the valve stem and saw that
air was leaking out around the base of the
stem. He’d gotten new tires for the trip but
not new stems! Jeff suddenly realized that
his valve stems were probably original
equipment.
After driving the 20 miles to Gold Bar,
they filled the tire to 50 PSI.
Once again the Gold Book came out. The
nearest dealer, Cycle Barn, was in Lynnwood,
Washington, the only dealer in the area open
on Sunday. “Yes” they were open and “yes”
they would help them out and install a new
stem when they got there.
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They got to Lynnwood before the dealer closed. He took them right in and put in
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The dealer was getting ready to close, so
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would allow them to walk to the dealership.
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After a nice dinner and breakfast the
next morning, Pete got on the phone and
tried to find an open dealership on Monday.
The only one open was the Cycle Barn in
Lynnwood—the same place that had
installed the new valve stem.There was general agreement that it was probably the thermostatic fan motor switch.
The dealer did not have the part but they
were nice enough to get out the service manual and give Jeff a list of things to check on his
own, such as fuses, loose wires and a dirty
ground wire.
They parked the bike in Pete’s driveway
and began to check everything. Pete would
find the hand tools and Jeff would do the
searching. Pete’s left arm was in a sling.
Eventually they discovered that the
ground wire attached to the radiator was
corroded. So Pete found some contact cleaner and Jeff sprayed the ground connection.
After letting the bike run for awhile, voila` the
fans came on with a roar. That saved more
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Pete is a retired U.S. Army tank captian.
His wife Jo is a registered nurse. Our two
Michigan explorers were on the road again.
Light Stuff
By now it was July 21. Over the next
week, both low beam headlights burned out.
Using the Gold Book to find nearby dealers, Jeff
& Nancy started calling and asking if the dealers had the lights. Nobody had the lights.
Finally, they found two aftermarket bulbs at a
Honda dealer.
They carefully wrapped up the bulbs and
put them away in the trunk.The plan was to fix
the lights and do an oil change when they got
to California.
They were headed to Ukiah, California,
and the home of a childhood friend of Jeff’s.
Jeff made the needed repairs in the friend’s
garage.
Nancy & Jeff headed out once more, taking the Pacific Coast Highway from Point
Arena to Morrow Bay. Because the highway
was closed at Devil’s Slide, they had to detour
inland. The temperature climbed to over 100
degrees and, because everyone else was on
the same detour, the traffic crawled.
They were very glad the fans were working because it took 52 minutes to go the seven
miles on Highway 92 back to the Coast
Highway, and they never got out of first gear.
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Nancy & Jeff stayed with the Ronks (above) one
night. Murlyn wanted them to stay longer. “His
hospitality was enormous,” says Nancy. “He even
took us to places we’d never have gone on our
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This time the intrepid pair were headed
east on California’s Highway 58.They were out
in the middle of the Carrizo Plain looking for
some shade to take a break.At last they found
a schoolyard with a few trees. Some sport bikers already occupied the spot.
Just after the sport crowd left, Jeff &
Nancy mounted up. Jeff turned the key, pushed
the starter button and nothing happened. He
noticed that there was no green light when
the bike was shifted into neutral. And Jeff
determined that the reverse lever switch was
bad. And it was 106 degrees!
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Jeff pulled out his cell phone and called for
a tow truck. Luckily, the phone worked out
there. The guy on the phone said the nearest
dealer was in Bakersfield. He would call
around and find a tow and get back to Jeff &
Nancy with the details.
Jeff calls Tom Broadway (above) “one of
our saviors.” He walked in and took over the
repair job and wouldn’t let Jeff do a thing. Maybe
that’s as it should be.After all,Tom is a heavy
equipment mechanic and he teaches the
trade at a nearby college.
Meanwhile there was really no place to
sit. Jeff was pacing around and returning to the
bike to work the reverse lever up and down
and turn the key again and again. All of a sudden the green light was on and the motor
started. Just then the phone rang. It was the
towing agent calling back. Jeff cancelled the
order and once again they were off.
They went on to Button Willow, California,
for lunch at the Willow Ranch BBQ. (If the bike
wouldn’t start again, Button Willow is where
the tow truck would come from.)
They called the dealer in Bakersfield and
asked if they had the reverse switch.The dealer didn’t have the switch but he gave them the
part number. The switch was $14. Now the
temperature was 111 degrees.
Nancy called a motel in Tehachapi and
reserved a room for the night. By this time she
was feeling sick from the heat and the stress.
Once they were in the motel, Nancy opened the
Gold Book and began to call dealers along the
route they were planning to take the next day.
Bishop, Carson City, Big Valley in Reno,
nobody had the part in stock. So they ordered
it with next day shipping so it would be in
Reno when they arrived there. Because they
were “on the road,” Big Valley said they would
take care of them right away.
When they got to Reno, they opened the
Gold Book and called Member Tim Okeefe. It
was a providential call! Tim informed them that
there were no rooms available for a 150-mile
radius because it was “Hot August Nights” in
Reno, a classic car and hot rod event.
If the bike couldn’t be fixed,Tim offered to
put them up for one night. Because he was a
Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor, he
was leaving the next day to teach a class in
Fallon, Nevada. But he promised to find someone else to take them in.
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Nancy & Jeff stand by their bike in Lamoille
Canyon, Nevada.Their summer of 2006 trip took
52 days, between June 26 and August 15. Nine
of those days were non-riding days.
All told, they did 10,500 miles!
The next day,Tim met them at the dealership to lend his moral support and friendship.
Jeff & Nancy arrived at the dealer just as the
Fed Ex and UPS trucks arrived. So they were
pretty sure their part would be there.
The bike was fixed by 11:30 a.m. They said
their goodbyes to Tim and headed off down
Interstate 80 going toward Battle Mountain,
Nevada, where they had reserved a room for the
night.
Still More Stuff
They checked in and Jeff moved the bike
to a spot near their room. He heard a strange
noise.When he turned the key off, the starter
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motor was still running. (Almost as bad, a
bunch of guys on Harleys witnessed the whole
scene. How embarrassing.)
Jeff thought that the solenoid was sticking.
Jeff beat on the solenoid with a screwdriver. It
didn’t work. He had to disconnect the negative
terminal on the battery to stop the motor
from spinning.
At this point Nancy proclaimed, “When
we get this bike fixed, we’re heading straight
for home!” (But, of course, they didn’t.)
Out Came the Gold Book
Again!
No dealers nearby.The nearest one was in
Elko, Nevada, 75 miles away. So Jeff called the
towing service again. No luck. He was advised
to call back at nine the next morning.
So, Jeff started calling Elko Gold Wingers.
“How is the dealer?” he’d ask. Members
Murlyn & Penny Ronk were home. “Yes,”
Murlyn said. “It’s a good dealer.” Better still,
Murlyn said he’d come with his trailer and pick
them up in the morning.
Ten minutes later, Murlyn called back
and said his wife Penny had a better idea. Jeff
should call another Gold Winger, Tom
Broadway, a heavy equipment mechanic who
lived nearby.
The next morning Tom was there at 7 a.m.,
with his tools in one hand and the solenoid from
his own bike in the other hand. Together they
removed Jeff & Nancy’s solenoid and installed
Tom’s. It worked like a dream. Jeff explained that
he’d go on to Elko and order a new solenoid for
Tom.Tom would take no money!
Meanwhile Murlyn called to see how
things were going. He invited the Adamses to
stop by when they got to Elko.After some rapping and flapping, Murlyn decided to make
lunch. The meal consisted of burgers, corn on
the cob, baked beans, and more.
“What are your plans?” Murlyn asked.
“Cancel your room in Ely and stay with us.
We’ll go to the hot rod show today.”
The four of them went to the show and
took a 200-mile tour of Nevada in Murlyn’s
Caddy. Then Jeff & Nancy treated Murlyn &
Penny to dinner at a local Basque restaurant.
The next day they all went for a bike ride
through beautiful Lamoille Canyon. Murlyn is a
retired Marine Air Corps Captain and Penny
works at the local university.
Good Stuff
All those years and all those miles and
they had never broken down before. And
this time it might have been the trip from
hell except for the wonderful new friends
that were made along the way—Gold
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1 Dog—and a Sidecar!
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of a small nuclear family. Somehow my brother, nine years older
than me, had avoided the family vacation ordeals. So, as the
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world”—or at least the Eastern Seaboard.
Now, years earlier, my paternal grandparents had wisely chosen to
escape the brutality of our northern “land of lake effect snow” each
year and migrate in the fall to sunny, southern Florida, otherwise
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socks, and loafers. Still, they were family. And every year we made an
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My excitement, so to speak, during those times knew no bounds as
I prepared for yet another spring break frittered away with six days of
travel just to get to my grandparents’ house for only three days. But
the worst part was the actual mode of transportation. I always felt like
some migrant apple picker as I rode the whole way under the cap in
the back of the family pickup.
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cash. (Mom knew all too well that she had to
keep him on a tight financial leash, yet somehow dad always had a stash for when an
emergency—or a sidecar!—presented itself.
So I dutifully handed him the tools as he
proudly tightened the four lonely bolts that
connected what I came to call my “rolling coffin” to the instrument of his freedom. He
even, for some unknown reason, confided in
me during this process that he had never actually driven a motorcycle with a sidecar. “But
how hard can it be?” he asked half-rhetorically as the only man in the county who actually
knew how to operate it shrank from view in
the rearview mirror.
Well, as any child would, I figured He’s my
dad. He can do no wrong. So we headed out
on an inaugural run, intent on testing
the limits of this most unusual family sedan.
Little did I know at the time that probably a
large sack of potatoes could just as easily
have fulfilled my role on that afternoon’s
adventure. What dad really needed, in fact,
was a counterbalance in the sidecar. I just
happened to have been more accessible!
The first couple of miles of straight open
road were actually without incident, and I
even felt a measure of dad’s excitement for
this new contraption. This emotion quickly
died a painful death, however, as we rounded
our first turn. Dad’s head told him to steer,
but his instinct told him to lean into the turn.
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Well, dad’s instincts won out—and
were wrong—and off we careened. We
flew off the road and somehow came to a
halt just short of a barbed wire fence that
separated us from an amused herd of
melancholy bovine.
Thankfully we were both okay, but as I
helped push “the albatross” (as I quickly
dubbed the sidecar) back onto the roadway, I
suddenly realized, Oh no, this year’s trip to
Florida is going to be like no other!
On the Road Again
Well, by the time the day of departure
came, my apprehension had still not waned. I
settled back carefully into the sidecar, my seatmate Brutus—our dachshund–terrier mix—
with me and noted with some amusement my
father’s insistence that Brutus be leashed. If
Brutus’ little doggie mind compels him to leap out
as we tool down I-95, how will his stubby little legs
keep up with the tug of the leash? I wondered.
As we prepared to set off, for some reason
Brutus’ excitement was unmistakable and mirrored my father’s. My mother and I, on the
other hand, were both still sanely reserving
our judgment.
Of course, as luck would have it, Easter
was early that particular year, so while it
was a bright, sunny morning as we departed,
the mounds of snow my father had plowed
just a week earlier were still dominating the
roadside. It was cold.
Thankfully, I knew enough about motorcycle riding this time of year to know I had no
need for an actual travel bag—I just wore
everything I owned.And I mean I dressed that
morning for protection from the elements!
First, I donned my favorite pink long johns
with purple flowers, then my heaviest pair of
jeans; three pairs of wool socks under my
Mom’s old cowboy boots (Mom’s boots so
there’d be enough room for all the socks); a
turtleneck under my favorite purple sweater,
then my Mom’s hooded sweatshirt (hood up),
jacket (also hers); and, finally, a pair of tightly
knit wool mittens beneath a pair of snowmobile gloves. And I topped all those layers off
with my cousin’s hand-me-down snowsuit that
I really wouldn’t even grow into for another
three years. This whole ensemble was completed with a helmet on my head and the
downy warmth of my mummy sleeping bag
wrapped around my body. Even Brutus
seemed mindful of the cold. Sporting his best
red-and-white knit sweater, he still burrowed
into the sleeping bag and curled up shivering
in my lap.
And despite all my and Brutus’ layers of
protection, my mind kept wandering back to
the quarter-inch of fiberglass—and only six
inches of open air—that separated my butt
and his little body from permanent road rash.
Yet, with all of us in our positions on the
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motorcycle and in the sidecar—and plenty of
our neighbors there to see us off—we roared
down the road.
Near Disaster Round Every Bend
But after all the fanfare, near disaster
struck only five miles down the road. On
that same lonely, sweeping curve that—only
days earlier—had nearly united my dad and I
with hundreds of pounds of ground beef, we
nearly wiped out again.
Fortunately though, this time we merely
bounded across the still frozen shoulder of
the road.Yet I can still remember my mother
pummeling my father about the back and
shoulders and begging to return home for a
more sensible mode of transportation.
But dad would not be deterred.“I bought
this *#@&%$! thing for this trip, and if it
takes me until we arrive in Florida, I’ll learn
how to handle it!” I shuddered and wondered what toll his “sidecar education”
might extol on my fragile body.
So on we raced, southward along the
interstate. Slowly, I started to relax and settle
in to the idea of traveling 1,247 miles each
way in this sidecar contraption. Might not be
too bad, I thought. That was, until we crossed
the border into Pennsylvania. The Keystone
State’s slogan should be the “Pothole State”
instead! Believe me, it’s scary enough to be
going 65 mph with your butt that close to the
ground; a child certainly doesn’t need the
trauma of rumbling over potholes as well.
Then, just as I started to settle down
again and loosen my white-knuckled grip on
the sidecar, Mother Nature decided to make
it her turn to play devil’s advocate by
unleashing a torrent of rain. Meanwhile my
father, unwilling to lose valuable time for any
reason whatsoever, simply pulled off the
road and under a bridge so we could don
our bright yellow (as if we could be any
more conspicuous already!) raingear and get
back underway.
Lastly, either dad, mom, or both decided
that the cover should be put onto the sidecar
so that Brutus and I would at least not drown
in the lake that would undoubtedly form
there. But in order to achieve that task,
Brutus and I had to lie down flat while my
mother sealed the lid on our sarcophagus,
one chilling snap at a time.
It was an eerie feeling as the motorcycle
pulled away and I was not able to see—anything! Fatigued by this time, I figured I would
just try to keep warm and sleep. That idea
didn’t quite work, however, because now my
vertigo was kicking in and so was the realization that now, not only was my butt mere
inches from the asphalt, but so was my head.
Still, eventually the sandman won out and I
dozed off. I only awoke several hours later as
I felt the bike roll to a stop.
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Excited to escape my coffin on wheels, I
was told by my mother to “sit tight” while my
father checked into the motel. Since we were
on a budget—and it was obviously cheaper for
just two adults than for two adults, a child, and
a dog—I realized that, at that moment, Brutus
and I “didn’t exist.” Great!
Life’s True Adventures
The balance of the trip was largely a blur
of truckers driving by and making remarks on
the CB like “Did you see that guy with the
sidecar?” “Yeah, did you notice they even
brought the damn dog?”
And, somewhere in Georgia, we were driving alongside a family in a station wagon. You
know, just some average dad on a mission, dragging the wife and four kids somewhere. When
all of the sudden, I saw a bright flash!
I stared back at the car just in time to see
the mother pulling a picture from her Polaroid.
I’m sure it showed dad, mom and me, our faces
plastered by the wind, and Brutus with his ears
flapping wildly.
And suddenly I had a revelation: If we had
taken the truck this year, as we always had in
years past, we’d have been just one more family trudging like every other family through the
same old monotonous stuff—one more state,
one more roadside attraction that might possibly peak our interest. But this year we were,
in essence, the roadside attraction—replete
with Polaroid shots and all!
Three days after we set out, we finally
crossed the state line into Florida. And, three
hours later, we finally reached the smell of cinnamon emanating from Grandma’s famous
Snickerdoodles and wafting out of her kitchen.
The next few days went quickly, and all I really recall are the bad sunburns we all got. My
Mom fared the worst—her Rudolph nose blistered up badly and nearly tripled in size.
And I guess I became adjusted to our new
mode of transportation because I don’t even
remember the trip home. I do, however, remember being relieved that we had all survived.
That trip to Florida was the only real road
trip our family made with the sidecar. A little
over a year later—and after months of my
mother’s nagging—my father finally sold it.
During those last months, the sidecar’s only
occupant—as it sat forlornly in the back
yard—was Brutus.
Though tethered to his doggie zip line,
Brutus’ range included the sidecar and we’d
frequently find him standing behind the small
windshield, expectantly waiting for another
open road adventure.
And it was only years later that I came to
understand what the little dog already knew in
his heart:The real adventure in life is the journey, not the destination.And the most rewarding experiences are always found with those
closest to you.
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A Motivational Speech to Remember
as presented by Roberta Vandal, GWRRA #42842-01, West Chester, Ohio
s Roberta addresses her audience…
I titled this “The Elephant in the
Room” because it’s something we all
know is there, but decide just to ignore it. I
know that Chapter meetings are supposed to
be fun, and I couldn’t agree more, but sometimes I think it doesn’t hurt to do a little soul
searching.
First, let me say that, other than my husband George, no one knows what I wanted to
talk about tonight. So if I say something that
doesn’t sit well with someone, I take full
accountability.
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I have been riding a motorcycle for more
than 24 years and been a Member of GWRRA
for almost 21 years. I have also acquired some
200,000 miles as a Co-Rider, so I think I’ve
more than paid my dues to be able to talk a
little about safety. I always wonder if the
GWRRA logo should have been knowledge,
safety, and fun instead of vice versa since, without the knowledge and the safety, there would
be little fun.
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times include motorcycling.As different as we
women are, we almost have that many differences of why we ride, or don’t ride, a motorcycle. Over the years I have met women who
say they will never get on a motorcycle, those
who will ride only occasionally, some who
have taken up riding because their driver
loves to ride and those who hate to ride but
do it anyway.There are those women who are
frightened to ride but do it because they want
to see their driver once in awhile, and then
there are women, like myself, who just love to
ride and have it in their blood—something we
can’t explain to our non-riding friends. Now
what has all this got to do with safety? Well
even though we may have different reasons
for riding, we women all agree that safety
should be our drivers’ number one priority.
When I get on the bike, I know that there
are certain risks I’m taking.And because I love
to ride, I’m willing to take those risks. I know
we’re the smallest thing on the road and that,
at any moment, I could be facing my Maker.
I’ve accepted that fact, but what I shouldn’t
have to accept is an inferior bike or a driver
who is not at the top of his game.
And George has never had to be a passenger on a motorcycle, so unless I tell him,
he has no idea the amount of trust it takes for
me to be his Co-Rider. I’m counting on him to
get me home safely. If that feels like unfair
pressure to put on him, I’m sorry, but he’s the
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ty. I also realize that many of the motorcycle
accidents that happen are completely
unavoidable. I want to talk about the risks we
Co-Riders should not have to take.
To mention just a few, a driver who hasn’t
gone over the bike safety checklist before
every ride or the person who thinks he can
get just a few more miles on what is, by
almost anyone’s standards, very sad tires.
Putting toys on the bike that will distract eyes
that should be always on the road is also a
concern.As is putting so much in the trailer it
wouldn’t pass an 18-wheeler checkpoint or
telling us not to worry when we’re taking
curves at speeds only NASCAR drivers
should take on a regulation track or deciding
that the ERC course that is offered every
spring is a waste of time.
While I know I’m stepping on toes here, I
might as well step on the big one: I would like
to see our drivers leave their ego at the door.
When they experience a close call, a slight
mishap or, God forbid, an accident and it is a
situation they feel they might have avoided,
why not share what they have learned from
the experience? Remember, knowledge is
power.
It is becoming more and more difficult to
stay safe on the road; we need to be aware
that the people in vehicles behind us, beside
us, in front of us, and coming towards us probably don’t see us, because they are, among
other things, multi-tasking.They are either on
their cell phone, playing with their Blackberry,
listening to their Ipod, or going through the
briefcase next to them on the seat.
When George and I get on the bike, we
don’t get on alone: We get on with three
daughters, seven grandchildren, and two sonin-laws. Because if something happens to us,
they have the responsibility to either bury us
or take care of us. I want to lessen the
chances of that happening as much as possible.
Years ago, I was a motivational speaker. I
always enjoyed seeing the changes some people made in their lives. I’m hoping that maybe,
due at least in a small part to what I might
have said tonight, I’ve done so here. I’m hoping that if I’ve motivated one driver to go
home and look at their motorcycle with a
more critical eye—and maybe even their skills
as a rider—it was worth the risk of ruffling
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B y S h a r o n S t a n l e y
Photos by Jerry & Leisa Childers, Dolly Chatel, Nick Hoppner, and Sharon Stanley
Wing Ding 29—“Wingin’ West”—in Billings, Montana, was not just fun, it was that laid back,
spur-of-the-moment kind of fun where smiles far outweighed frowns and you ended up having a
good time even in spite of yourself. It wasn’t the largest Wing Ding ever—9,727 in all—but it was
filled with great friends, great scenery, and a big ole Big Sky Country welcome from the
city that set an atmosphere of camaraderie that lasted all week long.
ndeed, one of the very best things about
I
2008 International Couple of the Year. The
trained in CPR/First Aid. And maybe the heat
this year’s Wing Ding were all the surpris-
beret-wearing couple thanked the audience
also drove a lot of folks into the air-condi-
es, beginning with the 30th Anniversary
profusely for the opportunity to serve them
tioned trailers of the United Blood Services;
Entertainment Show Tuesday night. Marty
during
former
either way, it was a great idea.We set a record
Edwards and Sandy Anderson could not have
International Couple of the Year Jim & Brenda
this year with 188 pints donated. And the del-
been any more perfect as Kenny Rogers and
Pennington received rousing applause them-
egates’ generosity this year did not stop there.
Dolly Parton. Both were dead-ringers for the
selves as they thanked the audience for the
In large part due to the excellent selling
well-known entertainers they impersonate:
year of service they had just completed.
efforts of Region A volunteers, Wing Dingers
the
coming
year. And
bought a ton of Grand 50/50 tickets. And this
You really could have sworn they were the
Next up for not only wild applause but
“real thing.” In fact, not only did they look like
complete amazement was Thursday’s GWRRA
the superstars, they sounded like and por-
Drill Team Performance.The event’s coordina-
And one of the week’s most pleasant sur-
trayed the mannerisms of each so precisely
tor, Arizona Precision Motorcycle Drill Team
prises of all wound up being the “static” Light
that the large crowd of GWRRA Members
Captain Jim Graybeal, admits he was amazed
Show that didn’t remain static for long! Slated
present couldn’t seem to get enough of them,
by the number of spectators who showed up
as a stationary event because of the masses of
clapping wildly after each song and approach-
for the 10 a.m. show—over 2,000 in all! Jim
concert-goers who’d be leaving from Friday’s
ing the stage afterward for up-close-and-per-
said that just a half-hour before the show was
Lonestar concert about the same time, safety
sonal photos with both Marty and Sandy. So
scheduled to begin, nary a soul was there to
was a top priority and the parking lots were
“Kenny” and “Dolly” not only “set the stage”
watch. But as start time approached, crowds of
deemed too likely to be busy; therefore unsafe
for the entire fun-filled week, they also “set the
people descended on the upper parking lot
for a Light Parade. Well, the Wingers who’d
bar” very high indeed.
ranges—and they just kept coming! After indi-
come out to see the event, sponsored by Owl
Then, at Opening Ceremonies the next
vidual rider Jerry Cowan of the California
Lighting—while understanding—were not too
morning, not only did crowds erupt in
Gold Angels Motorcycle Drill Team wowed the
pleased that they wouldn’t get to see these
applause for the new International Couple of
crowds, the BC-D Precision Riding Team of
wheels in motion. So as soon as event coordi-
the Year, but they also erupted in applause for
Vancouver, British Columbia, the Chapter E
nator Jere Goodman spied the opportunity to
a very special Billings resident and his family.
Drill Team of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and
cordon off a section of the Bike Only parking
Before announcing the 2007-2008 Couple of
the Arizona Precision Motorcycle Drill Team
lot with flashlight-wielding Region N volun-
the Year, GWRRA Founder and Chairman of
all performed flawlessly. Adoring fans were so
teers in reflective vests, he okayed a football
the Board Paul Hildebrand asked the crowds
excited by the event, in fact, that after all the
field-sized route.And both the crowds and the
to take a moment to pay tribute to one of
riders lined up on the field to take a final bow,
Light Show participants couldn’t have been
Billings wartime veterans and his family, Purple
the crowds rapidly approached them for auto-
happier as the lighted bikes whizzed by. In fact,
Heart recipient Mackay James Mathiason.
graphs, photos, and the like. Even the Billings
many of the delegates stayed until almost mid-
Crowds rallied for the young man, just 26, who
Gazette press was there, and Jim took Gazette
night as the final plaques were distributed.
had been injured in 2005 in Mosul, Iraq.
staffer Keriann Lynch for her first-ever spin on
Mackay and his family seemed truly touched
a motorcycle.
year’s big winner took home $4,880!
Many of Wing Ding 29’s most memorable
moments were also understated, but no less
Perhaps because of the record-high tem-
poignant. Like when Councilman Ed Ulledalen
And equally touched by a show of support
peratures all week in Billings, throngs of Wing
handed Paul Hildebrand a key to the city dur-
were Jake & Joanne Jacob of Region A as they
Ding delegates attended seminars. In all, 3,164
ing Billings’ weekly downtown “Alive After 5”
were announced as the new GWRRA 2007-
folks attended the seminars, 47 of them
celebration and the city residents clapped
by the show of support.
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their appreciation for the Wingers’ patronage.
Or the similar words of appreciation by Trade
Show vendors, who said they appreciated that
they had done so well at the event. By
Saturday’s close, in fact, Wing Bling owners
Garland and Michael said they had sold at
least 75 percent of the inventory they’d
brought to the show.
Everyone, in fact, seemed happy at Wing
Ding this year—from Lonestar lead singer
Richie McDonald as he cracked jokes with the
crowd at the J & M Corp-sponsored concert
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to the ERC Courses, Top Gun Competition,
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Amazing Team Challenge, and other field
event instructors and participants who somehow tolerated the extreme heat up on the
riding ranges to the wonderfully chipper voice
of Emcee Renee Thomas each time she stood
before the microphone—making it the kind
of Wing Ding that will always be fondly
remembered.
And just as electric as Kenny and Dolly’s
opening concert was Closing Ceremonies.
Though many of the prizes this year contained the caveat of “Need Not Be Present to
Win”, most winners were in attendance on
Saturday, so the crowds got to personally clap
for them. But the big winner of the day was
not only present, she was seated in one of the
front rows.
Only moments after Paul joked that there
must be bubble gum on one of the tickets
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because it kept sticking to his hand, he
grinned broadly after pulling a ticket from the
bin and silently reading to himself the winner
of the new 2008 GL1800.
“I definitely know this person,” Paul
announced. “And she’s here. Kathy Peck,
would you please come get your brand-new
Gold Wing?” The crowds—which had been
bursting into applause all week long—jumped
to their feet for one last round of applause for
stunned Couple of the Year Coordinator
Kathy Peck and her husband Tom.Then many
of them headed for the floor to congratulate
them before beginning their journey home.
It was the perfect way to end a perfectly
wonderful Wing Ding!
October 2007
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1. United Blood Services collected a record number of pints of blood at Wing Ding.
2. Purple Heart Recipient Mackay James Mathiason with his wife, Leslie, and children Kaitlyn, 3,
and Noah, 1. (Not pictured is daughter Ashley, 10.)
3. Supposed to be a static Light Show; it soon became an all-out Light Parade.
4. The GWRRA Drill Team Performance drew a much-larger-than-expected crowd.
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Fireworks in nearby Laurel, Montana.
A packed house during Opening Ceremonies.
Hampton & Sharon Conway, of MD-B, at the COY Reunion Lunch.
A mother and her sons prepare to enter the MetraPark Arena.
The pre-Wing Ding Operations Dinner Meeting.
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These two couples said no one wanted to challenge them at the Trike Games
because they brought home First and Second Places last year!
8. Bob Lorenz speaks at the Masters Luncheon.
9. A good bath is always essential.
10. EMG Managing Director Ed Price goofs with soon-to-retire
Wing World Editor Nick Hoppner.
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11. A Blue Ribbon winner at the Kids Games.
12. 30th Anniversary Show performers, Marty Edwards and Sandy Anderson,
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13. 2007-2008 International COY Jake & Joanne Jacob.
14. Relaxing at the outdoor food court.
15. Jim Graybeal takes a local reporter for a spin.
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18. Two Members spoof for the camera.
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The entire Krazy Hat crew.
Now that’s a tight Top Gun circle!
Lonestar headlines Wing Ding 29 Entertainment.
Jerry Cowan wows spectators.
That “Crazy Canadian” at Closing Ceremonies.
Krazy Hat Emcee Ray Garris onstage with a contestant.
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Test riding a Thoroughbred Motorsports Stallion.
Dancing at Billings’ “Alive After 5” celebration.
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D.F.T. Trikes’ outdoor display.
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34. William & Marlo Daimler, of Utah, wouldn’t dream of leaving Rusty at home!
35. Wing Ding Corporate Sponsors and Wing Ding 29 Entertainment Sponsors
J & M Corp.’s VP Melinda Carevich and President John Lazzeroni.
36. Negotiating cones at the Amazing Team Challenge.
37. “Elvis” gyrates at the Talent Show.
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Judging the Bike Show.
No one could miss Chapter ID-B in their tie-dyed attire.
Event Emcee Renee Thomas, with Rita Davis (left)
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Owl Lighting with their Thank-You plaque for sponsoring the Light Show.
GWRRA Founder Paul Hildebrand receives the key to the city of Billings.
Wingers descend on a local laundromat.
Filling out prize tickets.
You can't resist it. It's electric. Boogie woogie, woogie.
A quick repair on the riding range.
Global Affairs Directors Lesley Ann Kennedy & Peter Russell.
50. Ralph & Peggy Taylor steal a kiss.
51. 2006 Top Membership Recruiter Michael Vaillancourt
onstage with Paul.
52. Nick Hoppner, Shirley Stephens-Garcia and Bennie Garcia present
their by-now-famous “Rhythms of the Road” seminar.
53. The Bike-Only parking lot.
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55. Paul (right, center) and wife Dottie (left) with 2006-2007 International COY
Jim & Brenda Pennington.
56. Grand 50/10 winner Eileen Rumsey with her check for $2,440.
57. J.D. Miller displays his state’s “Largest District by Total Count” plaque
(Washington - 430).
58. International Long Distance Individual winner Jim Faulks, of New Zealand,
with June Agee.
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59. Wing World Technical Contributor Howard Halasz
on his 1978 Honda CM185 Twin Star.
60. Tossing trade show goodies into the trailer.
61. Region A receives the “Executive Director’s Cup” from Pine Car Race
Coordinator Frank Germo.
62. OK-J at Closing Ceremonies.
63. COY Coordinator Kathy Peck wins the 2008 Gold Wing.
64. Geared up and ready to ride!
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GL1000 Classic Stock
GL1000 Classic Custom
GL1100 Stock
Gerge Gaudet
Bob MacBird
Gary A. Gillming
GL1100 Show
GL1200 Stock
GL1200 Custom
Steve Brandt
Allan Patterson
Gene Frey
GL1200 Show
GL1500 Stock
GL1500 Custom
Brian Lesser
Scott Ramsey
Chuck Lee
GL1500 Show
GL1800 Stock
GL1800 Custom
Dale McNamara
Kary Porter
Don Hite
Wing World
Winners
Sponsored by Bike Bike Parts
This year’s Wing Ding International Bike Show, sponsored by Big Bike Parts, took
place on range #4 of Billing’s MetraPark Grounds on July 5. The judging of the 82
entries began at 1 p.m.; prize plaques were awarded shortly after 3 p.m. Here are
the first-place prize winners’ photos, taken immediately following the competition.
Airbrush
GL1800 Show
Sidecar Custom
Kenneth Trass
Dennis Bible
Jerry Valdez
Airbrush w/Trailer
Trailer Stock
Jeff Pelczarski
Ricky & Jeanna Crews
Trike Stock
Trike Custom
Trike Show
Harold Stone
Ed Grazier
Bill Maxwell
October 2007
Trailer Custom
Trailer Show
Simon Volk
David Bradley
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Trike w/Trailer Stock
Trike w/Trailer Custom
Dwight Keen
Ken Wallace
Trike w/Trailer Show
Homemade Trailer
Lynn Dee Schmidt
Fritz Gaul
Valkyrie Custom
Valkyrie Show
Bike Show
Eugene Ansdle
Ken Freeland
Ken & Lois Ingram
Special Show
Joe Hudd
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2007-2008 Regional Couples of the Year
S p o n s o r e d b y K a m p g r o u n d s o f A m e r i c a ( KO A )
t was a Tuesday afternoon crowd that gathered in the Missouri Room of the Grand
Montana Holiday Inn for the International Couple of the Year Selection, presented by
Kampgrounds of America.
And the crowd came to support their favorites with boisterous cheers, applause and
noisemaking. The excitement built in waves as each candidate responded to questions
asked by GWRRA Co-Founder Shirley Stephens-Garcia.
Nearly every North American Region in GWRRA fielded a candidate couple, and the
competition—as in years past—was again close indeed.
At Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday morning, the suspense ended with the naming of Region A’s Jake & Joanne Jacob, of San Antonio, Florida, as the 2007-2008
International Couple of the Year, succeeding Jim & Brenda Pennington.
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2007-2008 Intrenational Couple of the
Year Jake & Joanne Jacob, Region A
Steve & Carol Daley
Region B
Walt & Debbie Crosby
Region D
Chuck & Linda Steffen
Region E
Dave & Sandie Novitt
Region F
Terry & Cheri Huffman
Region I
Rob & Lois Christensen
Region J
Glenn & Iona Shantz
Region K
Bruce & Gayle Babcock
Region N
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2007 Wing
2007-2008 INTERNATIONAL
COUPLE OF THE YEAR
Jake & Joanne Jacob
of San Antonio, Florida
Southeast Region (A)
STATISTICAL AWARDS
LONG DISTANCE RIDER – MALE:
Dennis Bible,AK-P—2,804.1 miles
LONG DISTANCE RIDER – FEMALE:
Lynn Everhart, FL—2,273.5 miles
LONG DISTANCE – 2-UP: 2,610 miles
David & Loretta Champion, NF
INTERNATIONAL LONG DISTANCE
– INDIVIDUAL: 8,023 miles
Jim Faulks, NZ-A
INTERNATIONAL LONG DISTANCE
– COUPLE: 9,918 miles
Frank & Judith Ottsen,Australia
OLDEST RIDER – MALE:
George Connell, GA-B—89 years young
OLDEST RIDER – FEMALE:
Betty Thornton, IA-A—73 years young
YOUNGEST RIDER – MALE:
Cody Griffin,TN-D—16 years old
YOUNGEST RIDER – FEMALE:
Chelsea Gailliot, CO—16 years old
CO-RIDER – OLDEST:
John Newell,WI-H—85 years young
CO-RIDER – YOUNGEST:
Thomas Maki, BC-A—7 years old
YOUNGEST SIDECAR PASSENGER:
Nathan Schueller,WI-D—9 years old
LARGEST DISTRICT –
BY PERCENTAGE:
Montana, 53.35%
LARGEST DISTRICT –
BY TOTAL COUNT:
Washington, 430
BIKE EVENTS
BIKE SHOW
GL1000 – CLASSIC STOCK:
1st George Gaudet,WA-P
2nd Jim Duerksen, Canada
GL1000 – CLASSIC CUSTOM:
1st Bob MacBird,TX-MZ
GL1100 – STOCK:
1st Gary Allen Gillming, MO-X
2nd Marie Reinoehl, MT-H
3rd Bob Coffey,AB-C
GL1100 – SHOW:
1st Steve Brandt, IA-I
GL1200 – STOCK:
1st Allan Patterson, CA
GL1200 – CUSTOM:
1st Gene Frey,WY-E
2nd John Morrison,WA-O
GL1200 – SHOW:
1st Brian Lesser, MT
GL1500 – STOCK:
1st Scott Ramsey, NC
2nd Ron Heffelfinger, IL-L
3rd John Lang, BC-D
GL1500 – CUSTOM:
1st Chuck Lee,AZ-A
2nd Randy Lindgren, OH-F
3rd Edward Wade,TX
GL1500 – SHOW:
1st Dale McNamara, OH-X2
2nd Ken Priest,WA-F
GL1800 – STOCK:
1st Kary Porter, GA-H
2nd Rich & Donna Noah, CO-I
3rd James D. Smith,TX-B
GL1800 – CUSTOM:
1st Don Hite,VA-R
2nd Janice Hohloch, OH-M
3rd Rich & Sue Blackburn, CA-1M
GL1800 – SHOW:
1st Dennis Bible,AK-P
AIRBRUSH – GOLD
WINGS/VALKRYIE TRIKES OR
SIDECARS WITH TRAILERS:
1st Jeff Pelczarski, OH-W2
2nd Gary Joe Adams, KS
3rd Jim Petrelli,WA-F
AIRBRUSH – GOLD
WINGS/VALKRYIE TRIKES OR
SIDECARS:
1st Kenneth Trass, MD-B
2nd Brian Denny, MN-R
3rd Bryan Miller, OH-N
GOLD WING & TRAILER –
FACTORY STOCK:
1st Ricky Crews,TN-O
2nd Jason Sethe,WA-F
3rd Ken Moffitt, MI-J
FACTORY CUSTOM:
1st Simon Volk, SD
2nd Steve Schmidt, MT-B
3rd Jack Randall,VT
FACTORY SHOW:
1st David Bradley, CO-N
2nd Tom Fletcher,TX-B
3rd Bill Weiss, CO-E
GOLD WING & SIDECAR, CUSTOM
– WITH OR WITHOUT TRAILER:
1st Jerry Valdez, NM
TRIKE WITH TRAILER – SHOW:
1st Lynn Dee Schmidt, MT-B
2nd Jim McNeill,TN
3rd Charlie Lain, CO
VALKYRIE – CUSTOM:
1st Eugene Van Ausdel, MN-O
VALKYRIE – SHOW:
1st Ken Freeland, CA-1K
2nd Michael Messinger,WA-L
BIKE SHOW COMPETITION:
1st Kenneth Ingram, DE-B
2nd Reba Peterson, MN-G
3rd Kathy Reese,TX-O
SPECIAL SHOW:
1st Joe Hudd, FL-1M
2nd Michael Perry, IL-A2
3rd Mark Redl, BC-D
HOMEMADE TRAILERS:
1st Fritz Gaul, IA
2nd Orville & Jane Wright,AB
3rd John Deakin, UT-M
LIGHT SHOW
TRIKE – STOCK:
1st Harold Stone, IA-E
2nd Carl Carstens, FL-1K
3rd John Henry, ID-B
OPEN CLASS:
1st Bob MacBird,TX-M2
2nd Danny Crow, CO-J
3rd Leon Rodgers, OH-R
TRIKE – CUSTOM:
1st Ed Graizer,TN-Y
2nd Rupert Rodriquez,TX-D2
3rd Dennis Forsythe, NM-W
STREET CLASS:
1st Jim Morrison, IN-A2
2nd Andrea Shepherd, KS-Q
3rd Dennis Forsythe, NM-W
TRIKE – SHOW:
1st Bill & Liz Maxwell, FL-1K
2nd Bill Cordray,AZ-A
3rd Duwayne Redmond, MN-C
STREET CLASS COMBINATION:
1st Jim Petrelli,WA-F
2nd Joe Hudd, FL-M
FIELD EVENTS
TRIKE WITH TRAILER – STOCK:
1st Dwight Keen,AR-R
TRIKE WITH TRAILER – CUSTOM:
1st Kenneth Wallace, FL-1D
TOP GUN
GL1500 NOVICE CLASS:
1st Rick Sparks,WA-Z
2nd Norman Schutte
3rd John Hancock, IN-B2
GL1500 EXPERT CLASS:
1st Jerry Cowan, CA-1M
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GL1800 NOVICE CLASS:
1st Gaylord Miller,AZ-R
2nd Doug Roberts, FL-1X
3rd Chris Depriest,AR-C
GL1800 EXPERIENCED CLASS:
1st Richard Monroe, IN-B2
2nd Greg Hohloch, OH-M
3rd Greg Peterson, FL-1L2
GL1800 EXPERT CLASS:
1st Donnie Taylor, MI-P
2nd Jerry Cowan, CA-1M
3rd Mark Redl, BC-D
OPEN NOVICE CLASS:
1st Craig Van Ruskeveld,AB
VALKYRIE EXPERIENCED CLASS:
1st Henry Finn, CA-1F
ONE-UP BIKE GAMES
SLOW RIDE:
2nd Merlyn Hartman,TX-V2
3rd Jerry Cowan, CA-1M
DECREASING CONE WEAVE:
1st Merlyn Hartman,TX-V2
2nd George Maples,TN-M
3rd Jerry Cowan, CA-1M
TIGHTEST CIRCLES:
1st Jerry Cowan, CA-1M
2nd Merlyn Hartman,TX-V2
3rd Richard Monroe, IN-B2
GRAND CHAMPION:
Merlyn Hartman,TX-V2
TWO-UP BIKE GAMES
SLOW RIDE:
3rd Steven Damico, CA-1M
3rd Steven Damico, CA-1M
SIDECAR EVENTS
COMBINED CIRCUITS:
1st Ralph Taylor, ID-H
RODEO GAMES
ROUNDING UP THE DOGGIES:
Kaiti Ott,WY
DUELING WITH BLACK BART:
Kaiti Ott,WY
HAULING THE COOK’S WAGON:
Jason Herreman,WY
LASSOING THE STAR:
Jason Herreman,WY
AMAZING TEAM CHALLENGE
1st Jerry Cowan, CA
2nd Mark Redd, BC
3rd Doug Roberts, FL
OFF-BIKE EVENTS
PINE CAR RACES
TRADITIONAL:
1st Frank Germo, NY-Y
2nd Shari Rodriquez,TX-O2
3rd Rupert Rodriquez,TX-O2
OPEN CLASS:
1st Nancy Germo, NJ-C
2nd Shari Rodriquez,TX-O2
3rd Dave Simmons,TX-O2
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CUP:
Region “A”
MASCOT CONTEST
INDIVIDUAL – MOST ORIGINAL:
1st Bill Weiss & Lisa Capano, CO-E
2nd Dan & Barb Randall, FL-1K
BALLS ON CONES:
1st Lloyd Cludenwell, OH-F
3rd Richard Monroe, IN-B2
INDIVIDUAL – MOST HUMOROUS:
1st Pat & Cheryl Barrett,WA-I
2nd Ronald & Mary Ellen Fox,WY-B
BAGS IN BUCKETS:
1st Merlyn Hartman,TX-V2
CHAPTER – MOST ORIGINAL:
1st Nathan Schuller,WI-D
2nd Jack Hill,AB-C
October 2007
CHAPTER – MOST HUMOROUS:
1st Bob & Ginny Millspaugh, MI-Y
2nd Bob & Jonelle Keene, MN-G
TALENT CONTEST
SERIOUS:
1st Lynn Dee Schmidt, MT-B
2nd Jeff Pyatt, ID-H
HUMOROUS:
1st Hampton & Sharon Conway, MD-B
2nd Ron Day, FL-1
KRAZY HAT CONTEST
1st Monte V. Carpenter, CA-1I
2nd Shirley Luna, CA-1S
3rd Luey Carpenter, CA-1T
PRIZE EXTRAVAGANZA
WINNERS
Big Bike Parts
$1,000 Value in Accessories
Donald Westbrook,TX
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires
C. Shaw,VA
Milt Sorensen,AB
Andrew S, CA
Pakit Rak
Jim Ish,WI
PRIZE WINNERS
POKER RUN
$500 – Merril Hoebelheinrich, MT-B
$250 – Linda Gray,AR
$100 – Dennis Bible,AK-P
$50 – Eileen Linton, ON-E
$25 – Louie Willman,WA-P
$25 – Stephen Gillette,AZ-A
$25 – Shawn Johnston, MI-B2
$25 – Pat Finn,AZ
Pakit Rak:
Larry Fulton, MT
Kuryakyn
$1,000 Value in Accessories:
Suzy Hoeynck, CA-1Z
Wing Bling Upper Kit
Larry Fulton, MT
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
DAILY 50/50 (JULY 4, 2007)
(20%) $500 – David Tilman, CA-1K
(15%) $375 – Ann M.Thompson, AB
(10%) $250 – Gene Frey,WY-E
(5%) $125 – Unclaimed
DAILY 50/50 (JULY 5, 2007)
(20%) $330 – Jay Fleming,WY-G
(15%) $247.50 – Stan Hickle,AB
(10%) $165 – Judy Bowman, OR
(5%) $82.50 – Helen J.Tucker, FL-1X
DAILY 50/50 (JULY 6, 2007)
(5%) $72 – Stacy Steeres, CO
GRAND 50/50 (JULY 7, 2007)
(20%) $4,880.20 – Larry Pickens, CA
(15%) $3,660.15 – Leo Dechant,AB
(10%) $2,440.10 – Eileen Rumsey, MT
(5%) $1,220.05 – Arlene Beigel,AZ
Grand Prizes
American Honda/GWRRA
2008 GL1800
Kathy Peck,TN-B
Roadsmith Trike Conversion
The Trike Shop
Nancy Corday,AZ-A
Trailer
Adventure Sports Products
Jerald Thompson,WA-P
Helmets & Headsets
J & M Corporation
Ken Purvis,AB
Sierra Trailer
Hannigan Motorsports
David Erwin,WA
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Thanks to All Our Wing Ding 29
Sponsors and Grand Prize Donors!
Please support these folks as well as they support us!
CORPORATE SPONSOR:
J & M Corporation......................................Corporate sponsor and Lonestar Entertainment .....................................................www.jmcorp.com
GRAND PRIZE SPONSORS:
American Honda Motor Company.........Grand Prize – Co-sponsor with GWRRA of 2008 Gold Wing motorcycle ......www.honda.com
Adventure Sports Products ......................Grand Prize - AST1 Motorcycle Hauling trailer ........................................................www.AdventureSportsProducts.com
J & M Corporation......................................Grand Prize - pair of Arai helmets with headsets.....................................................www.jmcorp.com
The Trike Shop .............................................Grand Prize - Roadsmith Trike kit.................................................................................www.trikeshop.com
Hannigan Motorsports...............................Rider Ed. Drawing - Sierra trailer..................................................................................www.hannigantrikes.com
SPONSORS:
Always Charming by Jene..........................Talent Show
Big Bike Parts ...............................................Bike Show............................................................................................................................www.bigbikeparts.com
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ........Field Events .........................................................................................................................www.crackerbarrel.com
Cycle Concepts ...........................................Light Show and Parade.....................................................................................................www.cycleconceptsllc.com
CycleGagets..................................................WD Rodeo Games ...........................................................................................................www.cyclegadgets.com
D.F.T.Trikes, Inc. ...........................................Poker Run............................................................................................................................www.dfttrikes.com
Dallas Motorcycle Accessories ................Poker Run............................................................................................................................www.dallasmotorcycles.com
Dunlop Motorcycle Tire Company .........Grand Parade .....................................................................................................................www.dunlopmotorcycle.com
ExxonMobil...................................................Fuel sponsor .......................................................................................................................www.exxonmobil.com
GoldWingCountry.com .............................Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton Impersonators Concert
(30th Anniversary Entertainment)..................................................................................www.goldwingcountry.com
Hi-Tech Motorsports .................................On-site transportation.....................................................................................................www.hi-techmotorsports.com
Kampgrounds of America..........................International Couple of the Year ...................................................................................www.koa.com
Kowboy Korner...........................................Krazy Hat Contest............................................................................................................www.kowboykorner.com
Markel American Insurance ......................Top Gun...............................................................................................................................www.bike-line.com
Motor Trike...................................................Statistical Awards...............................................................................................................www.motortrike.com
Niehaus Cycle Sales....................................Transportation....................................................................................................................www.niehauscycle.com
Owl Lighting .................................................Light Show and Parade.....................................................................................................www.owllighting.com
Silver Eagle Outfitters ................................Pine Car Races...................................................................................................................www.silvereagleoutfitters.com
St.Vincent Healthcare ................................Wheelchair sponsor ........................................................................................................www.svh-mt.org
Traxxion Dynamics .....................................Amazing Team Challenge .................................................................................................www.traxxion.com
Wal-Mart SuperCenter..............................Water sponsor...................................................................................................................www.walmart.com
PRIZE EXTRAVAGANZA DONORS:
Big Bike Parts ...............................................Prize Extravaganza - $1,000 of accessories.................................................................www.bigbikeparts.com
Dunlop Motorcycle Tire Company .........Prize Extravaganza – 3 sets of tires ..............................................................................www.dunlopmotorcycle.com
Kuryakyn .......................................................Prize Extravaganza - $1,000 of accessories.................................................................www.kuryakyn.com
Pakit Rak by Dixon Y Machine.................Prize Extravaganza – 2 Pakit Raks .................................................................................www.dixonymachine.com
Wing Bling.....................................................Prize Extravaganza – 2007 Upper Kit ..........................................................................www.mywingbling.com
Special Thanks to Roy & Pearl McKenzie, Region I Directors; Mike & Sherry Smith, District Directors; Bill & Debbie Starr, Assistant District
Directors; John & Pat Wyatt, MT-A; Russ & Laurie Parpart, MT-B Chapter Directors and all the folks in Region I. Many thanks to you and your teams
for making Wing Ding in Billings so excellent!
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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: ____________________________________________________________________
Full registration includes:
access to trade show,
seminars, talent show, field
events, parades, opening
and closing ceremonies.
Plus, each full registrant
receives a souvenir event pin,
event program, discount
coupon book, one door prize
ticket and one grand prize
ticket for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes!
COUNTRY:______________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
WORK PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
Please use ONE form for
each rider (the rider is the
driver of the motorcycle). Coriders (passengers) use the
same form as the rider.
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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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
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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 = _____________
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AmeriSuites
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Best Western Airport Inn
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Courtyard by Marriott Orchard Park
Crowne Plaza
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Drury Inn & Suites
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7
Embassy Suites Golf Resort &
Conference Center
Fairfield Inn
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Hampton Inn - GSP
9
Hampton Inn - Haywood
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Hawthorn Suites
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Hilton Greenville
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites Downtown
Suites GSP
Holiday Inn - I-85 / Augusta
Road
Suites Woodruff Road
Hyatt Regency Greenville
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
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20
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Quality Inn Executive Center
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Sleep Inn
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407 N. Main Street
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Big Bike Parts..............................................6
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Bushtec Trailer ..........................................19
Champion Trikes .....................................103
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Corbin Pacific, Inc .....................................21
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Cyclegadgets.............................................61
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Diamond Custom Seats ............................50
Disabled Motorcycle Riders ......................64
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Gerbings Heated Clothing.........................23
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COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIEDS
Cherokee/Bryson City, NC. Two Rivers Lodge
on 2 rivers merging on 4 acres with 22 kitchenette rooms
queens or double beds. Located near Deals Gap, Dragon
Tail, Blue Ridge Pwky, and Smoky Mountain National Park.
Great Rates. www.tworiverslodgenc.com or 828 488
2284 ext 1.
NEED PARTS FOR YOUR OLDER GOLD WING?
We are your #1 source! We have over 1,000 used parts in
stock and ready to ship and more than 20 GL’s waiting to
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to 1987. See us online at www.oldwingpartsking.com or
call 305-305-1839.
www.paulexports.com, Florida, is looking for used
Gold Wing parts (no trike takeoff parts, pls) and Gold Wing
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M O T O R C Y C L E S
1974 Honda CB750/4. 35K mi. All original condition,
runs good, needs only TLC. $1,200 obo. Call for pics
(623) 907-4771. AZ.
1976 Kawasaki KZ1000. Purple. Totally cosmeticaly and
mechanically restored this year. All aluminum polished; all
chrome is new. Many performance parts, cam, header,
K&M intake, mustang seat, short windshield, for brace,
dual disk, ignition. Show stopper. $4,200 obo. (260)
622-1358. IN.
1977 Kawasaki KZ1000. One-of-a-kind. Beautiful orange
paint metal flake with ghost flames. Totally restored to
immaculate condition. Engien has been polished, sport
fender, Viper windshield, Accell ignition, oversized carbs,
bored, vance four-into-one header, extremely fast. $3,990
October 2007
obo. (260) 622-1358. IN.
GL1200 Aspencade. 35K mi. All original and works fine.
With CB, recent tires, battery, windshield. $3,200. (903)
236-8945. TX.
1985 GL1200 Limited. Looks new. CB radio, intercom 2
matching helmets with J&M headsets. Diamond seat with
backrest. Honda heel/toe shifter, highway boards, new
battery, new Metchler tires. 77Kmi. $5,500. Gold with tan
inlay and light pinstriping. Always garaged; never down.
Del. (707) 795-6771. CA. (No calls taken during weeks
of Oct. 1-20 please.)
1986 GL1200 SEI. 28K mi. Recently serviced A-Z, including fuel injection completely cleaned and synchronized. All
service performed be the Motorcycle Service Shop
(www.motorcycleserviceshop.com). Driving lights, highway boards, original tool kit, SEI jacket, luggage, etc.
Pictures by email. $5,250. Ed. (480) 983-3266 or
[email protected]. AZ.
1986 Yamaha Venture Royale. Pearl two-tone. 3,920 mi.
Unbelievably perfect condition, with every option available, including cruise, CB, full stereo, 2 air compressors.
Meticulously maintained. Never seen rain; stored in heated building. Show stopper! $4,695 obo. (260) 6221358. IN.
1986 GL1200 Aspencade. 53,600 mi. In good condition,
garage kept, runs great. $4,100. Tom. (904) 282-0288.
FL.
1987 Kawasaki, ZL 1000 Eliminator High Performance
140hp. Beautiful black pearl metallic paint with ghost
flames. Totally restored to immaculate condition. Over
$6,000 in performance upgrades make this a one-of-akind, tire-smoking beast of epic proportions. Beautiful,
totally unusual, rare, and turns heads everywhere it goes.
$4,650 obo. (260) 622-1358. IN.
1993 Gold Wing Aspencade. Red. 107K mi. New tires,
Compu-Fire alternator & battery, Progressive suspension
front & rear, new timing belts, and many other accessories. Excellent condition. $7,000. (336) 699-8015 or
[email protected]. NC.
1994 Honda 1100 Shadow. Black with cream teardrop
and red pinstripes. 80K mi. Windshield, luggage rack,
Jardine pipes. New tires in 2007. New battery 2006 and
stator. Looks great. $3,000. (952) 255-8048.
1996 Gold Wing SE. White/gray. 47,500 mi. New tires,
timing belts, water pump, Tulsa windshield, Ring of Fire.
Lots of other lights. Trailer hitch. Oil light comes on; no
engine noise. Very good condition. $6,000 obo. Larry.
(309) 255-3231 or [email protected].
1998 Honda Shadow Ace Touring. Teal green and cream.
12K mi. $1,800 of Cobra accessories. Excellent condition.
$6,000. (336) 699-8015 or [email protected]. NC.
PRICED REDUCED FROM $12,900 TO $11,500. 1999
GL1500SE. Two-tone green. 31,900 miles. Loaded to the
hilt with accessories and chrome ($7,000-plus in chrome
alone). Always garage kept. $11,500; Color-matched TagAlong trailer included. Ed. (302) 436-2503. DE.
1999 GL1500 SE. Anniversary Edition. Two-tone red.
36,500 mi. Matching helmets, CB, intercom system, floorboards, passenger armrests, luggage rack, highway
boards, trailer hitch and wired. Garage kept. $12,500.
(843) 525-6854. Leave message. S.C.
2000 Valkyrie Tourer. Black and chrome. 8,480 careful
miles. Showroom perfect. $9,000 firm. (716) 7537324. NY.
2002 VTX 1800 Honda. Illusion Blue. 6,350 mi. Stored
in heated garage. Corbin hard touring bags, Corbin radiator cover, Corbin adjustable wind guard, Mustang single
seat with backrest. Wired for battery tender, handlebar
warmers, running lights, throttle lock. New tires (still packaged). Original (in box) stock, 2-up seat and windshield.
$8,999. Bob. (719) 821-5074. Or coloradobob_2000
@yahoo.com.
2002 GL1800. 77K mi. George. $10,500 (410) 8100673 (home); (301) 643-6070 (cell). MD.
2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic. Red. Less than 4K
mi. Windshield and backrest. $7,000. (336) 699-8015
[email protected]. NC.
2004 Honda 1800 VTX Retro. Black. 17K mi. Over
$4,500 in Hondaline accessories. Serviced by local Honda
dealer every 3K mi. All maintenance receipts. Under factory warranty til 3/09. Always garaged and in beautiful condition. Too large a bike for me. $9,000. Hugh. (865)
689-5814 (home) or (865) 924-2709 (cell). TN.
2005 GL1800. Yellow. Just under 4k mi. Almost $5,000
in accessories, including CB, “Ride-On/Off” stand. bike is
in concourse condition! Originally over $23K; asking just
$17K. Bob. (904) 992-7019 or robertaroth@com
cast.net for more information.
T R I K E S
1989 GL1500 with Lehman Trike conversion.
Champagne. Had 8K miles before trike, now 68K. Lots of
extras. Toe/heel shifter. Corbin light set. Serviced regularly. Never outside. Excellent condition. Everything in excellent condition. Selling due to health. $14,500. Hoke.
91
1990 GL1500 SE with Voyager conversion. 75K mi. Pearl
White with gold trim. Comes with matching helmets with
intercom. Family-owned, always garaged, good tires, highway pegs, armrest, floorboards, backrest, and extractor
exhaust kit. $7,300 firm. Call for pics. (623) 907-4771. AZ.
2005 GL1800 with Motor Trike conversion. Black/Cherry
(no pinstriping, so you can customize to taste). 10,400
mi. Raked front, Gerber heating system, trailer hitch, lots of
extras. $27,999. (318) 368-2540.
TRAILERS
&
SIDECARS
2003 Bunkhouse state-of-the-art camper trailer. Instant
setup. Queen-sized bed, lots of storage and 4’ dressing
room. Excellent condition; used very few times. $2,500.
(Orig. $3,800). Hoke. (229)426-1207 or [email protected].
2006 Aspen Classic Camper. Chrome wheels, tongue
stand, swivel hitch, cooler package, reflector bar, window
awnings and plastic window inserts. Black body with blue
canvas and silver cover. Garaged and used only twice.
Located in Asheville, NC. Might help in delivery. $3,300.
Pictures available. [email protected]
2006 Aspen Camper. Black with green tent. Queen-sized
bed, 6’by-6’ change-up area, lots of cargo space, chrome
rims, chrome rear light bar and bumper, chrome fender edging. Cooler rack, window awnings and door awning. Clean
and in good condition. $3,400. Gus. (401) 714-5789 or
[email protected]. FL.
PA R T S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S
Insta Trike Tow Pac for Honda Silverwing. Like new! Black.
Located in Luna Pier, MI. $1,200. (734) 848-4228.
Tulsa tall windshield for GL1500. Excellent condition; never
used. Provides superior wind envelope and wind/rain protection for both driver and passenger. Can be easily modified to fit GL1800 by changing the bolt pattern, $65 ALSO,
short Euro windshiled for GL1800 or 1500, $46.(260)
622-1358. IN.
Voyager Trike Conversion (B-Kit). Painted Royal Pearl Blue
and Pearl Silver. Includes installation. Came off a 2000
Valkyrie Interstate but will fit other bikes. $1600. Frank.
(989) 375-4598 or (989) 269-7854. MI.
SuperBrace used on 2002 GL 1800 for a short time (had
front rebuilt by Traxxion Dynamics.) $110, including
postage. Ray. (865) 966-3331 or [email protected]. TN.
Two windshields off 2004 GL1800. $50 each, plus shipping. ALSO, Swing Arm with brake caliper, like new, off
2004 GL1800. $150, plus shipping. (217) 875-0942.
Honda 2004 new, original seat with Utopia backrest and
removable pouch, $225; chrome exhaust pipe extensions,
$40; foot pegs, $20; sheepskin, $65. Larry. (507) 3276663. MN.
M I S C E L L A N E O U S
1986 Catalina 22-foot sailboat. Automatic roller furling, 2
sails, sail cover, Evinrude outboard, nice upholstery.
Shoremaster trailer, new tires. Ready to go. $4,650 obo.
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We list only GWRRA-sponsored functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information.
For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit on-line listings according to GWRRA Region, District
and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months in advance of an event, and will run through the month of the
issue’s cover date. “Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately
the fourth Friday of the month, two months before the issue’s cover date.
To submit event information, e-mail [email protected] or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th
Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027.
* Indicates new listing in this issue.
Do You Need
CUSTOM PINS & PATCHES
For Your Event?
for all the information at http://www.cruise-eta.com/
GWRRA.htm or call 800-843-9460.
JULY 3-6, 2008. WING DING 30 returns to Greenville,
SC. Register now at www.wing-ding.org or call 800-8439460 for info.
DISTRICT EVENTS
*SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2007. TENNESSEE DISTRICT’s
“WINGS ACROSS TENNESSEE” annual 500-mile ride to
St. Jude Children’s Hospital from Bristol to Memphis,
TN. Everyone welcome. Visit http://www.stjudeswings
acrosstn.com or call Lee & Shelby Lester (865) 531-9055
or (865) 567-6934 or email [email protected].
[email protected]
Available at www.gwrra.org. Just click
on “Official Products” on the top bar!
Or call Sherry @ 800-843-9460, ext 274
NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
FEBRUARY 10-17 & 16-23, 2008. GWRRA 30th
Anniversary Cruise, from Miami, FL. Check out the website
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*OCTOBER 4-7, 2007. VIRGINIA DISTRICT RALLY.
“Rally in the Valley” at the Salem Civic Center, in Salem,
VA. Contact Pat and Kathy Hasiak, Virginia District
Directors, (703) 590-5712 or [email protected]. Or
download a rally registration from the Virginia website at
www.gwrrava.org. Vendors please contact Joe &
Sheila Bowles, Rally Vendor Coordinators, (804) 530-3397
or [email protected].
OCTOBER 5-6, 2007. OKLAHOMA DISTRICT’s
$4,500 obo. (260) 456-9835. IN.
Two-bedroom timeshare for sale. Two weeks in fabulous
Wyndham Palms Resort, right next to Disney World in
Orlando, FL. $9,750. Larry. (507) 327-6663.
Mature lady with Gold Wing trike looking for co-rider
between ages of 70-75 in or around Clarksville, Arkansas.
D. Bennett, 309 N. Brown St., Clarksville, Arkansas 72830.
Searching for a happy and fit woman as a Co-Rider. Ohio
and surrounding states only. Looking for a trim woman 53
to 63 who likes to ride. Send picture and note and I will
respond with same. Bill Patterson, 1795 Zollinger Rd.,
Columbus, OH 43221.
MEMBER “WANTED”
GL1500 Wing. Must be black, with less than 25K mi.
Prefer Aspencade or SE with very few extras. John. (724)
327-5319. PA.
MEMBER “PERSONAL”
Mature lady with Gold Wing trike looking for co-rider
between ages of 70-75 in or around Clarksville, Arkansas.
D. Bennett, 309 N. Brown St., Clarksville, Arkansas
72830.
Searching for a happy and fit woman as a Co-Rider. Ohio
and surrounding states only. Looking for a trim woman 53
to 63 who likes to ride. Send picture and note and I will
respond with same. Bill Patterson, 1795 Zollinger Rd.,
Columbus, OH 43221.
●
“Hallo-Wing” in Stillwater, OK. Contact Rick Greninger,
17553 E. 106th Place North, Owasso, Oklahoma 74055.
OCTOBER 11-13, 2007. MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT
RALLY, “Touring the Tropics” in Biloxi, MS. Hurricane
Katrina knocked us down, but didn’t knock us out! For more
information: www.msgwrra.org.
OCTOBER 19-21, 2007. ARIZONA DISTRICT
RALLY, “Tucson Memories” at the Palo Verde Inn & Suites
in Tucson, AZ. Contact Bill Trask at [email protected]. For
more information: www.gwrraaz.com.
CHAPTER EVENTS
*OCTOBER 6, 2007. KY-T’s annual Bike Show at the
Paintsville Apple Days Festival in Paintsville, KY. Must
be registered in the Bike Show to ride in the Parade. (Shine
’em up and show ’em off!) For more information, contact
Charles & Teresa Conn, (606) 587-3060 or cconn06@
yahoo.com.
*OCTOBER 27, 2007. CA-1F’s Annual Halloween Fun
Run at Fun Bike Center in San Diego, CA. Contact Robert
& Janet Lebkuecher, (619) 562-1152 or [email protected]. Website: http://www.gwrra-ca1f.org.
*JANUARY 19, 2008. FL2-L’s, Lakeland Fireballs,
Famous Couples Rally—It’s All About Love! Biggest single
Chapter 1-day event in Florida! Carpenter’s
Hall/Fellowship Building, 777 Carpenter’s Way,
Lakeland, FL (Next to The Church Without Walls).
Registration begins at 9 a.m.; Closing Ceremonies at 1
p.m. Contact Tom & Ruth Diebold, (863) 293-6610.
Website: www.lakelandfireballs.org.
Wing World
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L E A D E R
L I S T I N G
Membership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries. Denotes senior officer
COUNTRIES
ANDORRA
ARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
BAHAMAS
BERMUDA
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BRAZIL
BRUNEI
CANADA
CHINA
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COSTA RICA
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ENGLAND
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ICELAND
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ISRAEL
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REPRESENTED:
KUWAIT
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NORWAY
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REP OF PANAMA
REP OF SINGAPORE
REP OF SOUTH AFRICA
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SCOTLAND
SLOVAKIA
SPAIN
ST VINCENT
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
TAIWAN
THE NETHERLANDS
TURKEY
WALES
WEST INDIES
DIRECTORS:
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
REGIONAL
DIRECTORS:
LARRY LINGO...............................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................7702 PIERCE HARWELL RD. ............PLANT CITY.......................FL .........................33565 ..............813-986-3567
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
THOMAS JEFFERIES.......................SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................9957 WYATT RANCH WAY .............SACRAMENTO..................CA .......................95829 ..............916-682-3469
CLIFF MILLER.................................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................4515 N WARREN...........................OKLAHOMA CITY..............OK .......................73112 ..............405-949-1748
ROY MCKENZIE ...........................BIG SKY (I) ...........................................21417 106TH ST E.........................BUCKLEY...........................WA.......................98321 ..............253-862-0220
FRANK ALBERT .............................APPALACHIAN (N)................................310 NEWNAN DRIVE.....................KODAK.............................TN........................37764 ..............865-932-2994
AAGE SCHOUG ..........................THE VIKING REGION (V).......................TOCKVAGEN 8 ..............................TOCKSFORS .....................SWEDEN ..............67010............004657329129
PETER RUSSELL .............................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..........34 WEST PARK...............................LONDON .........................ENG....................SE9 4RH ............02088570525
C A N A D A
PHIL CRAVEN ...............................GREAT NORTHWEST (J) ........................BOX 1343 AINSWORTH.................HOT SPRING.....................BC......................V0G 1A0 ............250-353-7108
BOB PINET...................................CENTRAL CANADA (K) .........................1315 SHERWOOD CT. ...................BURLINGTON....................ON .....................L7M1C8 .............905-336-6166
DAVID CHAMPION.......................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L)......................159 PEACHYTOWN RD ..................CONCEPTION BAY S .........NF .......................AIX7C9..............709-727-2238
D I S T R I C T
D I R E C T O R S ,
ALABAMA
D/D
AL-A
AL-B
AL-C
AL-D
LEXINGTON
MOBILE
HUNTSVILLE
HUEYTOWN
ANNISTON
GULLEY, W
TANNER, M
GRISWOLD, J
BROWN, L
GLENN, G
October 2007
256-247-1619
251-973-1978
256-722-9128
205-936-8728
256-820-2060
C H A P T E R
AL-E
AL-F
AL-G
AL-H
AL-I
AL-J
AL-K
ANDERSON
MONTGOMERY
SAMSON
ATHENS
DECATUR
TUSCALOOSA
FLORENCE
D I R E C T O R S
PHILLIPS, R
MECHLER, T
COLVIN, D
NEELY, P
TALMADGE, R
KOONTZ, J
WILEY, J
&
256-247-5879
334-272-5761
334-222-1294
256-216-1026
256-773-7038
205-339-5781
256-766-1863
C H A P T E R
AL-L
AL-M
AL-N
AL-O
AL-Q
AL-R
AL-S
THOMASVILLE
OPELIKA
SOUTHSIDE
FAIRHOPE
DEATSVILLE
SYLACAUGA
RUSSELLVILLE
L O C A T I O N S
CLARK, T
HARRISON, C
HARRIS, B
SUTTON, D
SMITH, C
BURNEY, H
SWINDLE, M
251-743-3147
334-291-3234
256-593-7053
251-987-1718
256-896-4192
256-362-4377
256-331-2735
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AL-T
AL-U
AL-X
AL-Y
AL-Z
MCCALLA
DOTHAN
ALABASTER
BIRMINGHAM
PRATTVILLE
LEE, W
LETT, R
SMITH, W
MOSLEY, D
SHUMWAY, J
D/D
AK-A
AK-B
AK-M
AK-P
EAGLE RIVER
ANCHORAGE
FAIRBANKS
WASILLA
SOLDOTNA
D/D
AZ-A
AZ-C
AZ-D
AZ-E
AZ-F
AZ-J
AZ-K
AZ-R
AZ-S
AZ-W
AZ-Y
TUCSON
TUCSON
LAKE HAVASU CTY
MESA
SIERRA VISTA
BULLHEAD CITY
FLAGSTAFF
TUCSON
PHOENIX
SCOTTSDALE
SNOWFLAKE
PRESCOTT
D/D
AR-A
AR-B
AR-C
AR-D
AR-E
AR-F
AR-H
AR-I
AR-J
AR-L
AR-P
AR-R
AR-T
AR-W
AR-X
DARDANELLE
NORTH LITTLE ROCK
FAYETTEVILLE
CABOT
JONESBORO
HOT SPRINGS
WARREN
BATESVILLE
STUTTGART
RUSSELLVILLE
CONWAY
MOUNTAIN HOME
VAN BUREN
TEXARKANA
BLYTHEVILLE
CLARKSVILLE
205-553-6255
334-774-2749
205-620-4052
205-681-8289
334-358-0472
ALASKA
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
ALONZO, P
SCHULZ, D
BRINTON, D
GOETHE, G
SEIP, R
GALES, T
JORDAN, M
TRASK, W
JOHNSON, G
BERMELE, C
BALZER, W
520-885-5709
520-990-5549
972-955-7010
480-786-0365
520-452-1893
928-763-7858
928-774-7361
520-299-4440
623-776-1762
480-488-5870
928-532-2908
928-632-5247
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
501-455-5231
479-799-9562
501-882-5437
870-761-5490
501-922-3691
870-463-8772
870-793-4180
870-659-3884
479-968-5179
501-268-8367
870-492-5885
479-471-0697
902-223-7004
870-763-1552
479-754-4326
CALIFORNIA
D/D
CA-1A
CA-1D
CA-1F
CA-1I
CA-1K
CA-1L
CA-1M
CA-1N
CA-1Q
CA-1R
CA-1S
CA-1V
CA-1Y
CA-1Z
CA-2A
CA-2G
CA-2J
CA-2K
CA-2N
CA-2Q
CA-2R
CA-2S
CA-2W
CA-C
LA MESA
ALKIRE, A
LANCASTER
TIEDE, E
PARAMOUNT
MCSHANE, T
SAN DIEGO
CALLAWAY, R
COVINA
MAGUIRE, J
BURBANK
GILMAN, J
ATASCADERO
ROWLEY, R
HIGHLAND
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
619-741-8893
661-946-1409
562-920-6564
858-581-3317
909-947-6996
818-362-8925
805-489-1502
909-485-1866
760-741-8230
714-750-6067
714-971-7443
805-680-5071
760-244-4919
805-735-2192
951-506-4666
559-594-5046
916-768-1976
925-777-1804
707-678-2379
209-462-6122
925-828-7126
831-646-9815
408-923-0740
559-432-5405
916-454-5290
COLORADO
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
GRAND JUNCTION
CANON CITY
ARVADA
FORT COLLINS
COLORADO SPGS
AURORA
LAKEWOOD
PUEBLO
LONGMONT
MONTROSE
D/D
CT-B
CT-E
CT-Q
CT-W
FAIRFIELD
MANCHESTER
FAIRFIELD
PUTNAM
WATERBURY
D/D
DE-A
DE-B
WILMINGTON
NEW CASTLE
SEAFORD
D/D
FL-1A
FL-1A2
FL-1B
FL-1D
FL-1D2
FL-1E2
FL-1F
FL-1F2
FL-1G
FL-1H
FL-1H2
FL-1J
FL-1K
FL-1K2
SAN ANTONIO
TAMPA
TALLAHASSEE
BRANDON
PENSACOLA
NEW PORT RICHEY
FORT WALTON BCH
TITUSVILLE
OCALA
DELTONA
DAYTONA
ORLANDO
JACKSONVILLE
PALM COAST
ST PETERSBURG
RANDOLPH, S
DAVIS, W
BAKER, B
MCCOY, T
DUNN, L
MEIN, J
HARDER, T
HOWLAND, G
ANDREWS, D
ROSE, M
ALDRICH, S
MEANS, I
720-963-9434
303-627-9263
970-242-6634
719-275-4642
303-287-9537
970-686-0687
719-481-9044
303-337-2740
303-910-7301
719-485-3536
303-652-3227
970-240-1633
CONNECTICUT
MACCALLUM, C
HAHN, L
GOLDSTEIN, B
OLSON, M
HOGABOOM, A
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
302-479-7525
410-208-4803
FLORIDA
94
SHRADER, R
DAILEY, S
STEPHENS, C
IVERSON, J
WALLACE, K
AVANCE, E
DONALDSON, D
MILLINGTON, W
DUNCAN, B
ABRAMS, J
WELLS, G
RAESLY, D
HERRIN, B
GRAY, D
CARACCIOLO, D
352-668-3164
813-833-5680
850-539-5084
813-654-6332
850-968-4559
727-834-8644
850-279-6658
321-632-1587
352-237-8409
386-668-9475
386-427-5169
407-568-6664
904-757-0435
386-246-9335
727-344-1805
FL-1L
FL-1L2
FL-1M
FL-1O
FL-1P
FL-1Q
FL-1R
FL-1S
FL-1T
FL-1V
FL-1W
FL-1X
FL-1Y
FL-1Z
FL-2A
FL-2B2
FL-2C2
FL-2D
FL-2E
FL-2F
FL-2G
FL-2H
FL-2L
FL-2N
FL-2O
FL-2P
FL-2Q
FL-2R
FL-2V
FL-2W
FL-2Z
PANAMA CITY
WESLEY CHAPEL
CLEARWATER
CRESTVIEW
PALATKA
MILTON
DUNNELLON
ZEPHYRHILLS
INVERNESS
JACKSONVILLE BCH
APOPKA
ORANGE PARK
GAINESVILLE
NORTH TAMPA
WEST PALM BCH
SARASOTA
NAPLES
MELBOURNE
MIAMI
PUNTA GORDA
N FORT MYERS
WAUCHULA
LAKELAND
COCOA
STUART
BRADENTON
CORAL SPRINGS
FORT LAUDERDALE
SEBRING
WINTER HAVEN
WEST PALM BCH
D/D
GA-A
GA-A2
GA-B
GA-B2
GA-C
GA-C2
GA-D
GA-D2
GA-E
GA-E2
GA-F2
GA-G
GA-G2
GA-H
GA-H2
GA-I
GA-I2
GA-J
GA-K
GA-L
GA-M
GA-N
GA-O
GA-P
GA-Q
GA-R
GA-S
GA-T
GA-U
GA-V
GA-W
GA-X
GA-Z
ALBANY
MCDONOUGH
DUBLIN
MARIETTA
DOUGLASVILLE
BRUNSWICK
HINESVILLE
GAINESVILLE
DALTON
THOMASTON
SAVANNAH
AUGUSTA
COLUMBUS
ROSWELL
ALBANY
STATESBORO
MADISON
CARROLLTON
HIAWASSEE
KINGSLAND
ROME
MOULTRIE
THOMSON
TIFTON
FAYETTEVILLE
WARNER ROBINS
JASPER
WINDER
ATHENS
SNELLVILLE
HAWKINSVILLE
WOODSTOCK
MACON
NEWNAN
HI-A
HONOLULU
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
BERRY, W
ODONELL, J
BAXTER, P
LOUGH, G
FEIGENBAUM, R
JEFFERSON, H
FRANCIS, H
CORGNELL, W
SEADORF, T
850-785-9736
352-583-3487
727-421-6083
850-892-0318
386-649-4799
850-623-5831
352-465-1228
813-719-9300
352-527-6801
904-745-6414
407-889-3279
904-278-2802
352-375-8781
813-962-4501
561-439-5541
941-928-5257
239-775-3018
321-952-1448
786-293-8326
941-639-6886
239-541-2693
863-773-3648
863-860-4769
321-784-3529
772-546-9334
941-371-3244
954-752-7094
954-435-2730
863-243-3300
863-581-6116
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
BURKEY, R
TILLMAN, T
PRIVETT, D
CHAMBERS, T
DAVIS, E
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
912-876-5632
770-887-7938
706-277-1298
706-646-3814
912-823-2743
706-860-9238
706-569-6820
770-736-3900
229-883-5598
912-852-9035
706-342-0125
770-251-9544
706-745-9542
912-729-6379
706-295-1714
229-985-2412
706-595-6838
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
808-545-3132
IDAHO
D/D
ID-A
ID-B
ID-D
ID-E
ID-H
IDAHO FALLS
POCATELLO
LEWISTON
BOISE
IDAHO FALLS
COEUR D’ ALENE
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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
CRUM, C
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
PEREGOY, J
CIESLA, G
618-985-6687
217-469-7879
630-759-0991
309-837-4035
815-895-8055
815-635-3218
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217-369-8776
618-665-3079
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773-259-6896
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D/D
MD-A
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MD-F
HAGERSTOWN
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OXON HILL
GLEN BURNIE
HAGERSTOWN
MICHEAU, W
COOK, A
SUTER, S
CRAFT, G
JOLLIFF, R
CREAGER, G
CLOSSON, J
ROBBINS, D
BEARD, R
EDWARDS, J
BLACKBURN, C
WAGNER, A
BINGHAM, B
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, V
HECKAMAN, D
MOON, C
HALL, R
NEWBOLD, L
GLASS, 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
317-490-3329
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
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812-491-8971
574-875-0982
317-984-9566
219-365-4966
219-762-5472
765-246-6580
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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
319-373-0488
641-932-7612
319-283-4881
563-677-2217
712-246-3276
712-262-0317
KANSAS
CROW, J
GATTENBY, E
FINLEY, C
GULL, J
MUSGROVE, T
KISTLER, R
BAHRE, M
GARDNER, J
KEY, L
620-221-1731
316-648-5172
913-856-6814
785-266-6735
620-336-3526
316-541-2207
316-744-1658
620-221-6246
620-342-6259
KENTUCKY
CONRAD, R
LEBRE, W
JENNINGS, M
BELL, R
STEWART, L
THOLA, B
BLANDFORD, B
KIMBERLIN, M
CONRAD, W
GOODING, K
PUGH, S
CONN, C
HITE, B
FOSSON, R
MOURNING, T
BALDREE, R
859-824-6985
502-491-5984
618-564-2444
859-369-3668
606-324-3211
859-384-7721
270-229-4451
270-988-2466
859-824-7256
606-849-4215
502-833-0097
606-587-3060
270-776-1552
859-224-4505
859-745-0803
270-658-3862
LOUISIANA
PYBURN, J
BREWER, W
MECHE, P
WEBB, C
FULLER, J
HARDING, G
PENTNEY, A
PELLEGRIN, E
PALMER, B
VILLERE, M
BRINKLEY, L
JENKINS, D
318-387-1741
225-567-2535
337-988-3934
318-925-2552
318-728-2273
318-466-5926
504-309-6884
985-594-4368
337-433-6816
985-764-6028
337-825-6797
985-892-9196
MAINE
CYR, A
BRIDLE, R
KING, R
AUSTIN, D
CYR, J
207-375-4811
603-944-0211
207-647-2287
207-469-2871
207-895-3536
MARYLAND
GALLAGHER, C
BAZEMORE, A
HILL, B
ANDERSON, L
WALTERS, R
301-739-7982
410-356-1084
301-856-2329
410-247-9166
301-293-1910
Wing World
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MD-L
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WALDORF
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KOERMER, P
BARKER, R
MANGUM, M
HALL, W
HORTON, D
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MA-F
MA-K
MA-M
MA-W
LEICESTER
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SPRINGFIELD
FAIRHAVEN
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LEOMINSTER
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410-877-9010
301-848-1526
410-266-0092
410-876-8687
410-827-8342
MASSACHUSETTS
ANDERSON, W
ODIERNO, P
DEMELLO, R
DEBARGE, M
DUBE, E
BEVACQUA, P
MURPHY, P
MAYO, G
508-892-3521
978-667-3776
508-548-5357
413-747-0547
508-999-7287
508-866-4249
978-355-2435
508-987-0252
MICHIGAN
D/D
MI-A
MI-A2
MI-B
MI-B2
MI-C
MI-C2
MI-D
MI-D2
MI-E
MI-E2
MI-F
MI-F2
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MI-G2
MI-H
MI-H2
MI-I
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MI-L2
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BOBEK, C
STRADLEY, J
LILLIE, E
KIRK, R
VAN DAMME, J
LANCASTER, D
WIGGINS, N
BURGAN, H
DRESSLER, D
SPARLING, M
SPENCER, W
CEGLAREK, R
SMITH, D
MEREDITH, J
DULYEA, D
DINGUS, J
HOLMES, I
CONINE, C
ZAMPICH, D
DUNCAN, D
WENTZ, S
DENNIS, R
ZAGUMNY, J
PREBBLE, M
DOEZEMA, P
MAXON, G
LAVIGNE, M
RODGERS, G
PULLEN, W
PATOW, H
BARTLETT, L
KINNEE, C
BENNINGER, D
ROCHELEAU, H
GLAZA, D
SLOCUM, D
LAW, S
OLSON, L
EDWARDS, C
BRADLEY, L
MURPHY, K
THELEN, R
ORWIG, R
BADOUR, J
DONOVAN, T
SEEBURGER, D
PAANANEN, J
LAVENDER, C
HILES, C
248-852-8537
248-545-4243
810-523-4652
734-397-2030
810-346-3195
734-753-9317
231-757-4448
269-342-9249
810-227-3271
248-623-6250
517-725-7362
810-984-3520
810-265-3605
616-696-3482
616-893-5402
313-387-8477
734-285-5048
269-964-6365
989-354-3236
517-569-3235
989-435-4753
810-631-2326
616-696-9518
517-676-5810
269-945-2565
906-387-3019
906-341-3116
231-893-4108
989-786-2817
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SQUIRE, M
SMITH, D
JOHNSON, B
WILKINSON, R
HAUGEN, L
DEN HERDER, B
MATTSON, J
SANDS, J
HAJNY, G
HARIG, B
BENSON, B
CONLEY, L
763-434-0174
507-375-5655
651-774-1683
218-744-5890
507-283-2193
952-930-3970
763-631-0725
763-478-6528
507-294-3232
507-527-2423
701-241-4642
MISSISSIPPI
D/D
MS-A
MS-B
MS-C
MS-D
MS-E
MS-F
MS-G
MS-H
MS-I
MS-J
MS-K
MS-L
MS-M
MS-N
MS-O
MS-Q
MS-U
MS-V
MS-W
MS-X
MS-Y
YAZOO CITY
COLUMBIA
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COLUMBUS
MERIDIAN
VICKSBURG
JACKSON
NATCHEZ
JACKSON
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TUPELO
CARRIERE
GREENVILLE
MORTON
VICKSBURG
WEST POINT
GREENWOOD
HERNANDO
BARRINGTON, B
PATTERSON, R
BATTAYA, C
HERRICK, W
THOMPSON, B
BISHOP, M
RIST, M
THOMPSON, H
LAUGHLIN, J
REED, J
HILL, B
KOONCE, R
SMITH, F
HARBISON, P
GODFREY, M
KUCHTA, P
DAVES, E
ALLEN, B
LEWIS, D
MCFADDEN, J
BEAMAN, F
CHRESTMAN, P
662-746-1290
601-736-1589
228-990-4963
662-327-6173
601-737-2094
318-574-1243
662-746-3537
601-442-7269
601-373-5503
662-287-0311
662-563-3359
665-226-0701
601-428-5070
601-684-3308
662-566-7661
601-749-8893
662-843-4987
601-537-3392
601-629-9862
662-494-2603
662-455-7481
662-429-1204
MISSOURI
D/D
MO-A
MO-B
MO-B2
MO-C
MO-D
MO-G
MO-I
MO-K
MO-M
BOURBON
ST LOUIS
SPRINGFIELD
SEDALIA
FARMINGTON
GREENFIELD
BLAND
JACKSON
KANSAS CITY
NEVADA
DAWSON, D
HALL, M
SHANNON, R
SILVEY, T
SMITH, P
HILBURN, L
LUECKENOTTE, K
HAUPT, J
WILDES, C
WRIGHT, F
October 2007
573-732-5719
636-978-8409
417-751-3002
573-378-2740
573-760-1924
417-637-2716
573-659-4641
573-275-6580
816-525-0104
620-223-5914
MO-N
MO-O
MO-P
MO-R
MO-S
MO-T
MO-U
MO-W
MO-W2
MO-X
MO-XP
MO-Y
MO-Z
SPRINGFIELD
O’FALLON
SULLIVAN
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WAPPAPELLO
JOPLIN
ROLLA
HARRISBURG
ST PETERS
NEOSHO
ST JOSEPH
BRANSON
ST LOUIS
BROWN, B
WRIGHT, C
SCOTT, R
KENSLOW, J
WELLS, C
LITTLE, S
ROBERTSON, D
ANTHONY, L
GOSSAGE, G
GILLMING, G
TALBOT, J
REDSHAW, D
RUEGGE, D
417-866-2314
314-578-0262
573-468-4990
417-257-1784
573-785-9132
417-624-5925
573-647-1784
573-474-4521
636-947-3028
417-475-3598
816-232-4548
417-442-7858
636-475-6223
MONTANA
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MT-C
MT-G
MT-H
MT-M
LAUREL
BILLINGS
SIDNEY
GREAT FALLS
HELENA
MISSOULA
PARPART, R
WYATT, J
RUMSEY, R
STARR, B
ANZIK, W
HINTZ, T
406-628-8115
406-259-7726
406-787-5301
406-727-8248
406-227-8904
406-251-5781
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NE-B
NE-C
NE-W
PLAINVIEW
GRAND ISLAND
OMAHA
COLUMBUS
SCOTTSBLUFF
BROZEK, L
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HOUDEK, L
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LAS CRUCES
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402-582-4726
402-854-3369
402-593-8183
402-564-5736
308-436-3616
NEVADA
WILSON, F
BRUGGER, M
SHOUN, D
FARRINGTON, M
ELLISON, D
775-778-6746
702-255-4567
775-867-5050
775-747-7477
775-777-9356
NEW HAMPSHIRE
FERLAND, W
TARBELL, A
THIBAUDEAU, P
BARIL, R
VENNE, S
GULA, S
603-523-9890
603-224-4516
978-827-6091
603-575-6110
603-435-5008
603-482-3252
NEW JERSEY
LOSEY, W
CHEW, R
HALL, B
BASSEL, T
MAYMON, M
EVANS, T
LAMPE, R
MARION, W
RODEN, R
MCCABE, J
732-873-3864
856-299-3586
856-829-3803
732-261-0610
609-653-1944
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973-584-0949
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NEW MEXICO
ROBINSON, G
PETTIGREW, D
DAVIS, R
BATES, T
LAWRENCE, B
STILLWAGON, J
GILSDORF, J
505-524-0183
505-763-1636
505-632-1331
505-889-3100
505-889-9557
505-443-1755
NEW YORK
BAHRENBURG, E
CURTIS, J
BEACH, R
O’BRIEN, B
BROWN, R
DEAN, W
KELLEY, R
SHOWMAN, L
COLE, R
STAHL, A
TERRY, J
HERNANDEZ, M
SHAPLEY, L
SCHAAL, C
BACON, R
SEELEY, J
607-648-4351
845-657-8737
315-594-1144
315-622-3209
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518-235-0692
716-772-7807
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315-824-3144
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315-245-2095
716-484-9018
585-738-3522
607-656-9414
NORTH CAROLINA
HUNT, W
MYERS, F
DEANE, S
KING, F
HESTER, D
HOPKINS, P
STRAUGHAN, J
MANNING, R
KOWAL, S
BERNER, R
BOYCE, P
PHILLIPS, T
BOWEN, D
BUTCHER, A
WHEELER, C
STALEY, C
WISOR, C
STOUT, P
WILMORE, G
PARHAM, D
HASKIN, J
PENNONI, T
CORRIHER, B
MOORE, L
WALLS, W
WHITE, T
POORE, R
CHAMPION, R
LANNING, C
PIERCE, K
910-739-7369
336-854-0559
336-998-0863
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336-945-4031
704-563-6185
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910-259-1862
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EDWARDS, M
GUNTER, B
HATLEY, R
BAKER, V
LITTLE, R
HOPPER, D
DANCY, J
PHILLIPS, T
MAIN, A
ORR, D
BRYANT, R
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704-873-1472
336-349-6801
336-982-4688
336-325-9939
828-874-1258
704-560-5446
252-442-2309
NORTH DAKOTA
SCHEURING, B
HAMMARGREN, K
HORNER, C
JOSE, R
ALG, C
701-232-6217
701-873-2777
701-258-0870
701-293-0293
701-852-5649
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
419-353-2522
812-926-2741
740-984-2297
419-756-9702
614-467-4524
614-866-6885
734-847-1294
740-446-7289
330-225-0070
440-392-9601
937-246-3221
440-353-9193
513-871-9072
740-992-0486
937-322-7156
440-933-5561
740-964-0216
740-824-4717
330-626-2686
937-678-9862
614-873-5709
216-571-4310
606-932-4928
330-276-5900
330-325-1031
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740-373-8853
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419-465-4172
330-343-2966
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419-472-0633
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
215-355-1378
717-733-1870
717-264-8863
724-452-5730
724-228-4809
814-571-3469
814-835-9423
570-764-1218
814-938-7136
717-533-5879
215-257-3350
95
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PA-O
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PA-R
PA-S
PA-T
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WILLIAMSPORT
MEADVILLE
SHELOCTA
PITTSBURGH
RUSSELL
SAYRE
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D/D
RI-A
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WARWICK
D/D
SC-A
SC-B
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SC-E
SC-F
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THOMAS, G
EDDY, K
FULTON, D
FORBES, M
MCAULAY, J
MARKLE, A
HEFFELFINGER, J
LAVELY, P
CRAIG, B
MOTTER, D
STOCKENUS, G
RODGERS, R
ZIMMERMAN, W
570-322-6976
724-253-3194
724-548-8237
412-221-0698
814-726-2466
570-888-6794
814-943-1392
814-288-2856
412-793-7151
717-226-3153
814-623-8007
570-587-2531
215-234-9239
RHODE ISLAND
BURNS, J
FRANCO, J
GIULIANI, A
401-728-6617
401-847-4741
401-884-4230
SOUTH CAROLINA
BLACKSTON, C
SIOUX FALLS
SIOUX FALLS
843-319-3228
843-524-0981
803-233-4460
864-834-5170
864-269-2390
843-572-6905
803-684-6402
864-718-0746
843-650-4382
CARNES, P
COLLYER, R
WILLIAMS, C
SIMMONS, D
BATCHELOR, R
CAMPBELL, A
ARTHUR, P
DOWD, D
COSSANO, W
FRANKUM, W
803-283-9615
864-443-2581
864-487-5928
842-623-6243
803-345-9781
803-649-0456
803-584-2579
803-364-2104
864-237-2940
864-985-0080
LEHMAN, D
FORSHEY, W
CALHOUN
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LINER, J
HURT, B
HAMILTON, G
ROBERTS, D
ADKINS, L
BISE, S
MCKEE, J
MARTIN, J
MIRACLE, W
COBB, J
MCCOY, J
LAMBERT, A
RAY, W
YOUNG, R
LAIRD, W
MAYNOR, M
ROTTERS, H
WEBB, C
MCAMIS, T
WARFIELD, G
STREETMAN, P
RODEN, J
DORRIS, M
BROCK, D
WOODARD, G
SPAKES, R
SMITH, B
BREWINGTON, P
GALLOWAY, R
SMITHSON, J
423-336-5835
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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
SWAIM, E
KOERBER, J
PETERSON, S
SEVERE, B
MARSH, J
YARBOROUGH, G
MARTINEZ, R
SCHMITZ, B
SIMS, S
MANSON, B
RIGELL, J
TERRELL, J
WILKS, G
WYSONG, L
MADDOX, O
210-481-1999
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OTT, T
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COYNE, J
MEUNIER, G
D/D
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WA-E
WA-F
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KARL, C
POOLE, P
BRENNAN, D
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CLARK, R
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BOWMAN, T
CLARK, D
WELLS, H
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SPENCER, B
BAILEY, M
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MESSINGER, M
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KEYSER
BECKLEY
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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
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WI RAPIDS
GREEN BAY
WAUKESHA
WEST SALEM
RHINELANDER
WAUSAU
MENOMONIE
APPLETON
CHIPPEWA FALLS
MARSHFIELD
HULTINE, M
920-261-7101
PIERCE, C
608-363-8700
LAUBER, J
920-907-6260
SCHUELLER, T
608-846-4667
SHARP, G
920-210-9153
RUNNING, B
262-639-7265
SCHATTSCHNEIDER, R
414-764-6077
HANSON, B
608-244-8958
FRIES, R
608-732-7299
TAYLOR, T
920-458-2327
GREENING, J
715-325-3777
HALLETT, I
920-432-6627
FLATOW, J
262-629-9421
HARE, R
608-783-1476
FLECHNER - 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
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D/D
WY-A
WY-B
WY-C
WY-D
WY-E
WY-F
CASPER
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CASPER
SHERIDAN
CODY
NADING, M
BOCK, G
HARVEY, K
VANDERSLOOT, R
KENT, B
FREY, G
FLEMING, J
307-266-1822
307-680-6780
307-630-6285
307-362-9206
307-472-1734
307-674-7122
307-587-9705
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ALBERTA
D/D
AB-A
AB-B
AB-C
AB-D
AB-G
AB-L
ARDROSSAN
WOOLSEY, R
CALGARY
QUINLAN, B
EDMONTON
FOWELL, L
INNISFAIL
CHRISTENSEN, R
BROOKS MEDICINE HAT TAYLOR, J
BARRHEAD
VANDERBURG, K
LETHBRIDGE
BERES, R
D/D
BC-A
BC-C
BC-D
BC-G
BC-K
BC-P
BC-V
MAPLE RIDGE
VANCOUVER
CHILLIWACK
SURREY
KAMLOOPS
KELOWNA
PRINCE GEORGE
VICTORIA
MB-A
WINNIPEG
780-922-2670
403-271-5239
780-466-0097
403-340-3457
403-362-2598
780-674-5217
403-758-6427
BRITISH COLUMBIA
TUCKER, A
FORTIN, D
DUNMALL, B
WILLIAMS, C
ELLIOTT, K
PARROTT, G
SMITH, F
WILLIAMS, W
604-462-0822
604-329-4598
604-703-0498
604-434-6571
250-374-2583
250-860-0635
250-964-4833
250-386-7306
MANITOBA
ZILKOWSKY, B
204-895-1512
NEW BRUNSWICK
MITCHELL, E
JENNINGS, D
HOEKMAN, J
STEWART, T
D/D
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NB-M
NB-S
SAINT ANDREWS
MONCTON
MIRAMICHI
PENNFIELD
D/D
NL-A
NL-B
NL-T
SAINT JOHNS
SAINT JOHN’S
CARBONEAR
CLARENVILLE
D/D
NS-A
NS-C
NS-T
DEBERT
HALIFAX
SW NOVA
TRURO
D/D
ON-A
ON-B
ON-C
ON-D
ON-E
ON-F
ON-G
ON-H
ON-K
ON-M
ON-N
ON-O
ON-Q
ON-S
ON-T
ON-W
ON-X
ON-Y
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OTTAWA
DRAYTON
WHITBY/DURHAM
KITCHENER
ORLEANS
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SAULT STE MARIE
KINGSTON
HAMILTON/HALTON
NORTH BAY
OWEN SOUND
QUINTE
LONDON
TIMMINS
WINDSOR
MUSKOKA
MISSISSAUGA
D/D
PE-A
MONTAGUE
MONTAGUE
QC-D
QC-Q
QC-M
ST HUBERT
AUBE, R
VAUDREUIL/DORION HUNTER, P
SHAWINIGAN
LALONDE, A
SK-D
SK-E
SASKATOON
SWIFT CURRENT
D/D
YT-A
WHITEHORSE
WHITEHORSE
D/D
DK-A
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NAESTVED
ATTERUP
JYLLAND
D/D
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D/D
IS-A
REYKJAVIK
KEFLAVIK
NZ-A
CHRISTCHURCH
506-529-3316
506-622-3373
506-755-6606
NEWFOUNDLAND
THORNE, R
OLFORD, C
GILL, D
PORTER, L
709-753-4166
709-364-7019
709-596-7828
709-466-4388
NOVA SCOTIA
DEVINE, M
MARTIN, R
WHEELANS, K
TUCKER, A
902-662-4082
902-678-1298
902-749-0905
902-662-2276
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CORNER, D
NELLIGAN, D
CONNORS, K
MILLS, G
PALLESKE, W
ECKERT, M
LEGER, C
BEAUDRY, J
SHAULE, L
ALDERSON, C
PERKIN, R
SANDULA, M
BARFOOT, B
HALLER, P
SAUNDERS, B
BELANGER, R
CHILCOTT, N
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LIEN, R
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JONES, K
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ANDERSEN, L
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F A M E
Allen, Donald..........................................................Fairfield, CA
Miller, Clifford...............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Babin, Phillip..........................................................Gonzales, LA
Mytinger, David .........................................................Lenoir, NC
Brady, Gene ..........................................................Pasadena, TX
Panter, Jim ...............................................................Canton, OH
Brady, Sarah..........................................................Pasadena, TX
Carson, John ........................................................Jacksonville, IL
Carter, Dave ........................................................Crystal Lake, IL
Dodd, Kacey ..........................................................Gadsden, AL
Preston, John.........................................................Jacksboro, TN
Rasmussen, Robert ............................................Minneapolis, MN
Rasmussen, Delores...........................................Minneapolis, MN
Dodd, Josh .............................................................Gadsden, AL
Rennick, Bob................................................Kings Mountain, NC
Fisher, Steven .....................................................Hutchinson, MN
Roberts, Logan .......................................................Chandler, AZ
Hewitt, David ..............................................................Mesa, AZ
Sharp, Gaylord ......................................................Friesland, WI
Holton, Dean ........................................................Louisburg, NC
Shrader, Robert ...................................................San Antonio, FL
Howell, Richard. ..............................................Albuquerque, NM
Simmons, William ..................................................Newbern, TN
Humphrey, Robert .................................................Clarksville, AR
Hutchens, Jim ..................................................Pleasant View, TN
Hutchens, Shirrin..............................................Pleasant View, TN
Kephart, Richard ....................................................Pensacola, FL
Smith, Steven ................................................................York, SC
Smith, Bruce ............................................................London, ON
Swanson, Lloyd .............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Knudtson, Ronald .................................................Mason City, IA
Taber, Frank....................................................Port Orchard, WA
Knudtson, Karen ...................................................Mason City, IA
Taylor, John .......................................................Fountain Inn, SC
Kolaske, Neal .....................................................Milwaukee, WI
Thayer, Gary ....................................................McDonough, GA
Lantz, Charles.........................................................Wooster, OH
Townsley, Richard .....................................................Mahomet, IL
Lear, Tom.................................................................Bidwell, OH
Vaillancourt, Michael .................................................Epsom, NH
Legris, Mike................................................................Bradley, IL
Lewis, Edward .......................................................Concord, NH
Lewis, Judith ..........................................................Concord, NH
Lyman, B.J.. ...................................................Santa Barbara, CA
Waer, Allan, Sr. ..................................................Meshoppen, PA
White, Kirby ..........................................................Burgoon, OH
Williams, Boyce ..............................................Holiday Island, AR
Lyman, Kit L. .................................................Santa Barbara, CA
Wilson, Kerry .........................................................Gadsden, AL
McNabb, Charles...............................................Springfield, MO
Wilson, Joyce .........................................................Gadsden, AL
Michaud, Roberta ............................................Albuquerque, NM
Zakrajsek, Martin ..................................................Richland, WA
H A L L
O F
David Champion .....................Conception Bay South, NL Canada
I N
H O N O R
Debora Biddingmeier....................................................Troy, MO
M E M O R I A M
Ronald R. Boyce
GWRRA #43162
Keyser, WV
Vernon R. Hamilton
GWRRA #180773
Piedmont, WV
Jim Wise
GWRRA #133782
Oklahoma City, OK
Keith Bush
GWRRA #203769
Fremont, CA
Fred Mears
GWRRA #80153
Mechanicsville, VA
Carol Woodruff
GWRRA #161016-01
Ocala, FL
James Devereaux
GWRRA #260707
Washington, MI
William Pinnell
GWRRA #262229
Coalinga, CA
Warren Woodruff
GWRRA #161016
Ocala, FL
Richard W. Edens
GWRRA #176935
Nottingham, PA
Dyer Twing
GWRRA #15448
De Forest, WI
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GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS
( 8 0 0 )
8 4 3 - 9 4 6 0
T O
O R D E R
THEY’RE HERE!
“The GWRRA 3-IN-1
Jacket” Returns!
Medium weight liner zips inside lightweight shell. Reflective piping.
Embroidered logos and lettering. Great,
easily packed, dirt-shedding jackets!
BE SURE TO CHECK SIZING (below).
3061021 – Small (Size 38)........$140.00
3061022 – Med (Size 40).........$140.00
3061023 – Lg (Size 42) ............$140.00
3061024 – XL (Size 44) ............$140.00
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
you attend! Two bayonet pins on back. Pin is
just $2.00! Hanger
bars (not shown) for Cedar City, Billings, St. Thomas
(ON), Sakskobing (DK), Nashville, Greenville.
Bars just $1.00.
Stay Cool With RideHide!
RideHide Performance Gear’s Tour LS microfiber
shirt will keep you dry and comfortable in the
stickiest weather. This ingenious fabric wicks
moisture away from your skin, preventing the
shirt from clinging to you. Microfiber weighs
50% less than cotton and dries 80% faster,
making it an ideal “wash and go” riding gear
item. You will enjoy this silky shirt with its exclusive GWRRA logo.
3051000
3051001
3051002
3051003
3051004
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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
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If Subtotal is: Postage is: If Subtotal is: Postage is:
$0 - 9.99 ..............$4.00 $50.00 - 99.99 ...$10.95
$10.00 - 24.99 .....$5.95 $100.00 & Up ....$14.95
$25.00 - 49.99 .....$8.95
Next day, 2nd day and 3rd day air shipping
and out of country shipping costs, please
call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500
(Phoenix area) or e-mail [email protected].
Unconditional Guarantee: Every item we sell
is guaranteed unconditionally for its normal life
under standard use. Should any product fail to
meet your expectations, simply return it. We will
replace it, refund the purchase price or credit
your credit card.
Wing World
30th
Anniversary
Belt Buckle
Silver and gold-toned solid brass
belt buckle measures 3 1/2 inches wide. Black and white enamel
set off the gleaming metal finish.
Quantities limited, so order yours
right away!
4071000
$30.00
Griffin Logo
T-Shirts
EZ Air Gauge
From G.H. Meiser &
Company, a combination
air pressure gauge and
inflator. Works with Gold
Wing’s
on-board compressor, as
a stand-alone gauge or
with service station air
hoses. Permits viewing
pressure while inflating.
Bleed valve permits fine
pressure adjustment. Brass
fittings ensure a tight seal
and long service life.
4011001 $19.95
Here are two quick and easy ways to show off
GWRRA’s new Griffin Logo. Choose between the
white T-shirt with the red and blue version or black
with the elegant black and gold logo. Both shirts
are 100% pre-shrunk cotton for excellent comfort
and fit.
Griffin Patch Red
4-inch vest patch........2031002 - 4”........$4.50
10-inch back patch ....2031003 - 10”....$10.00
Griffin Patch Black
4-inch vest patch........2031004 - 4”........$5.00
10-inch back patch ....2031005 - 10”....$12.00
NOTE: The GL1800 does not
have an on-board comressor.
The EZ Air Gauge will work
on the GL1800 tires, but
requires access to a 19882000 GL1500’s
compressor.
White T-Shirt
3041012 - Md ....$15.00
3041013 - Lg......$15.00
3041014 - XL ......$15.00
3041015 - 2XL ....$16.00
Black T-Shirt
3041007 - Md......$15.00
3041008 - Lg .......$15.00
3041009- XL ........$15.00
3041010 - 2XL .....$16.00
3041011 - 3XL .....$17.00
GWRRA Flags & Banner
Make a professional impression by enhancing your gathering site or event with the new GWRRA fringed banner with
griffin logo. The sharp-looking gold and black colors stand
out on the crisp white background. The fabric is durable
100% nylon with silkscreen printing.
Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessory
hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use
with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor.
4011000 $12.95
EZ Air Combo
Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!
4011002 $24.95
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GWRRA Banner
4004002
GWRRA Seal Logo Antenna Flag 4041000
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! Each
of the pins will be available at its
respective event. Attend all the
events and collect the whole set!
(There are even alternative pins for
the Denmark and Region K events
since they’re held at the same time!)
Wing Ding 30 pin will be shipped
after July 4.
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
$55.00
$11.00
!
NEW
30th
Anniversary
T-Shirts
These 100% cotton Tshirts are very classy
and affordable too!
They’re all just $8 dollars, regardless of size!
They feature our blackand-gold GWRRA 30th
Anniversary logo on the
left front; the back is
without decoration. If
you’re attending any of
our 30th Anniversary
events this year, you’re sure to want one of your own!
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 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].
2007 GL1800
Me (Adrienne Lake, GWRRA
#266660, of Fayetteville, North
Carolina) with my 2007 dark red
metallic Gold Wing at the Dragon at
Deals Gap. I have been riding for
three years, starting on a Honda Aero
750, then a VTX1300S, then my Wing.
In May of this year, I traveled from San
Diego, CA, to Fayetteville to relocate
there. I thought about having my bike
shipped, but the price of the quotes
got me to thinking that I could ride it
a lot cheaper, and have more fun and
see the country!
1993 GL1500I
This is our (Jackie & Joni Denny, GWRRA #225196, of
Gray,Tennessee) first Gold Wing, a blue 1993 GL1500I. My
wife Joni & I bought it in the fall of ’04. It had 36K on it
and now has 68K.To say the least, it's changed our lives
and we would never go back. I've ridden bikes since I was
five years old and have never had this much fun. If everyone rode Gold Wings, the world would be a better place.
1984 GL1200
and 1978 Honda CB400T
Last April, my wife & I (Jan Krijtenburg,
GWRRA # 168332, of Hoogerheide,
Netherlands) enjoyed the wonderful spring
weather here with a nice trip on our bikes, a
1984 Gold Wing Aspencade and a Honda
CB400T from 1978.We came by this windmill
and I had to get a picture of our bikes in front
of it.When I saw it on the PC, I liked it so
much that I thought that maybe you can use it
for Wing World.
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Wing World
1996 GL1800
This is picture of us (Jeff & Theresa Mew,
GWRRA #20495, of Benbrook,Texas) was
taken at the entrance to the Grand Canyon
and the "Red" Canyon in the Utah mountains.
Our bike is a 1996 in Pearl White and the trailer was custom painted by me (Jeff).We are
Assistant Chapter Directors with Texas
Chapter P, in Granbury,Texas.This picture was
taken on our 2,852 mile trip from Texas to the
Grand Canyon and Utah in May of this year.
Two 2006 GL1800s
This picture of good friends Bruce
& Barb Beeman (GWRRA
#162337, of Austin, Minnesota)
with their black 2006 GL1800
(left) and Fred Rennpferd & Robin
Pettit (GWRRA #127900, of
Freeborn, Minnesota) with their
black 2006 GL1800 (right) was
taken, with the Grand Tetons in
the background near Jackson,
Wyoming. Both couples belong to
Chapter MN-R and toured the
Jackson Hole area before attending
Wing Ding 29 in Billings, Montana.
2005 GL1800
with 1991 Bushtec Trailer
We (Curt & Linda Smith,
GWRRA#224856, of San Diego,
California) renewed our wedding vows
on our white 2005 GL1800 (with our
1991 white Bushtec trailer in tow) at the
Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas
on our seventeenth anniversary this year.
We rode from San Diego and spent the
weekend in Las Vegas.We did the “Bikers
Special,” and I highly recommend it!
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F I N I S H I N G
T O U C H E S
Autumn: God’s Slide Show
C a t hy L e m i n g , G W R R A # 1 8 1 9 9 2 - 0 1 , K i n g s p o r t , Te n n e s s e e
The sun is warm while we sit still, but the wind is brisk as the
motorcycle cuts through it, heading out of town. Heavy coats and
leather chaps, boots and snug warm gloves.
A trailer park is on the left and the smell of Downey Fabric Softener
floats on the breeze. Laundry day. A working Monday. America the free.
A little white church with a steeple so big it looks as if it would
topple over into the ancient graveyard below.
Six speckled horses lazily enjoy the comfort of companionship.
Cold mountain water falls over river-rock and smooths into crystal
glass so pure you can almost taste it.
The run-down sawmill, complete with sagging buildings and rusted
equipment. The stumps and sticks are strewn about, black in color from
lengthy abandonment.
A driveway lined with white Snowball bushes tricked into bloom
by the dry, warm days that should have ended weeks ago.
A two-storied barn weathered gray with age reflects the noon sun
off of the new tin roof.
The neat country farm, all the fences mended, with fat cattle
munching on their daily rations.
A small pond covered with algae and leaves, not a peek of water
for the sunshine to sparkle on.
Tomato fields, stakes pulled for the winter. Globes of green, orange,
and red. The unused harvest lies amid the tangle of dying vines.
Wind blowing through a Weeping Willow tree, the yellowed leaves dance
off across the land and the long tendrils extend out as if to wave goodbye.
The white clapboard house—too close to the road—so covered
with gaudy decorations that, at a glance, it looks like a junkyard.
A brown donkey, wearing a bright red bridle, stands watch for an
Angus cow as it sleeps.
The deserted nursery—with all the hot houses empty, save one—
filled with Christmas poinsettias.
A country town main street; the holiday wreaths and banners displayed anew as we pass by.
A new condo complex so orderly and quiet, it makes you wonder if
anyone really lives there at all.
Closer to home, the smell of tar and gravel, cement dust, and diesel
fuel as a street worker eats ice cream from a Wendy’s cup.
Ragged “Old Glory” flying in tattered strips on a short pole in a
sad yard. The pull of my heart to “take action” under the cover of night
and hang a new replacement—a show of compassion for the U.S.A.
The weak beams of the afternoon sun upon two figures and a
motorcycle as they cruise toward home. The faithful shadow that rides
to their sides, all equally confident that the road underneath leads to a
place of warmth and love.
Each moment God’s slide show—frame by frame—of beauty and
tarnish, old and new, fresh or musty, happy or sad.
Now home, where chores await and reality calls. Yet we know the
peaceful contentment of the ride will carry us through ’til springtime.
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Mark & Michele Hughes, GWRRA #246274, stand with their 2005 Gold Wing in front of the Bald River Falls on the Cherohala Skyway in Tennessee. The picture was taken during
a trip with Michele’s parents (who also ride a 2005 Gold Wing) to the Smoky Mountains, with a destination of a bed-and-breakfast called the Folkestone Inn in Bryson City.
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