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CONTENTS
I n f o B y t e s
Special Bragging Rights: Kids—and Kids at Heart!...........................................................12
Update on Region F’s West Wing 1 Rally...........................................................................18
Get Safe!: When Two Seconds are Not Enough..............................................................44
Another Reason to Go: Region H Welcomes
Wing Ding 31 Delegates to Its Home................................................................................46
D E P A R T M E N T S
Advertisers Listing .............................................73
Association Leader Listing ...............................89
A Word from Your Executive Director ...........7
Bragging Rights....................................................12
Classics Corner ..................................................32
Classifieds.............................................................85
Events and Photo/Other Tours .......................86
Finishing Touches ................................................98
Golden Dealers ..................................................20
GWRRA Official Products...............................94
GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................71
Hall of Fame ........................................................93
In Memoriam.......................................................93
International News & Views ............................22
In the Zone............................................................4
Just Jokin’..............................................................48
Member Benefits ................................................48
Motorcycle Goodies..........................................83
News Briefs .........................................................26
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Northern Reflections ..........................................8
Product Previews ...............................................28
Readers’ Responses...........................................10
Readers’ Rides ....................................................96
Tulsa CVB Presents ...........................................41
Wing Ding 31 Application................................79
Wing Ding Housing ...........................................81
Wing Ding RV and Camping Sites..................82
Workbench..........................................................34
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Members’ Rain Gear Selections, Plus Additional Options ..............................................58
A Ride on Arizona’s Historic Route 66 ..............................................................................62
The Fun of Riding Roads with Riders Who Know Them Best......................................68
Wing Ding 31 Preliminary Schedule ....................................................................................78
F O R
Here is an amazing photo of us
(Tony Alm, GWRRA #224626, of
St. Albert, AB, Canada, his wife
Susan, and his stepdaughter Jaclyn
Manning-Alm) and our new rig.
My stepdaughter says the
photos are "way cool" and that it
would be “awesome if we were on
the front cover of Wing
World”...so do I! (For more
photos of kids—and kids at
heart—on Gold Wings,
see page 12 of this issue.)
Page 68
F R I E N D S
Page 62
Page 53
S A F E T Y
A N D
ABOUT THE
COVER
K N O W L E D G E
April 2009 • Volume 32 Issue 4
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In the Zone
Sharon Stanley • Editor • editor@gwrra.org
The Value of Actual—
and Imagined—Emergencies
Almost two years ago, I encountered
a trauma firsthand that sent me into a
state of shock.As I look back now, I realize it was not the first time in my life
that I’ve experienced shock. However, it
was the first time that I later fully comprehended the degree to which sudden
trauma had deeply affected both my
body and my mind.
he depth of shock I experienced from
that sudden tragedy was crippling [a
subject which I later addressed in an
editorial called “I.C.E.—Born of Tragedy”
(September, 2007, page 4)], and I daresay that
not everyone has experienced this particular
degree of shock in his or her own life.
For those of us who have, it to some
degree colors every other aspect of life from
there on out. The good news, though, is that
while pieces of that tragedy will remain forever sad, other aspects can later become helpful
as well—especially as they pertain to helping
oneself and others prepare for, and deal with,
future emergencies.
Such was the case recently with some dear
friends of mine.A sudden tragedy took the life
of a family member. The fact that I had gone
through deep shock and trauma myself helped
prepare me to provide, at least to some
degree, assistance with the deep shock and
trauma I knew this devastated family would
face.
Whether we learn from our own experiences or simply by prepping for an unforeseen
circumstance, preparing ourselves for emergency situations is one of the kindest gifts we
can provide.
Almost never is that more true than for
motorcyclists. Much as we never want to think
about “going down” (a situation that, thankfully, for most of us will either never occur or at
least will never lead to a devastating tragedy),
it is a necessary consideration.And it is something for which we should always do our best
to prepare.
Just like personal safety instructors who
train class attendees for every type of unforeseen aggressive action they may encounter—
from someone attacking them from behind
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with a knife in a parking lot to someone
attacking them face-to-face with a gun in their
own home—we as motorcyclists should prepare ourselves for every conceivable type of
crash that can occur.
For instance, we may have already prepared
for slick roads in the rain, but have we also
prepared for the unexpected occurrence of
black ice in dry, semi-warm weather? We may
have prepared to take into account the blind
spots that large truck drivers face, but have we
also prepared for the sudden jerking over into
our lane of a small vehicle driver who suddenly spills his coffee on himself?
Remember, a crash and/or tragedy is often
born of circumstances for which we’ve not yet
prepared ourselves. By considering as many
riding scenarios as possible before they occur,
we can help minimize the risk that emergency
situations will escalate into full-blown
tragedies.With that in mind, why not—in addition to the usual First Aid/CPR and other
emergency training we do as motorcyclists to
prepare for crashes after they occur—also
visualize and prepare for as many projected
crash scenarios as possible before they occur?
This type of visualization training can be
done not only during actual on-bike training
courses but also during off-bike times as well.
For instance, next time you’re out driving your
car, visualize how you would respond on your
bike to the situation a driver in front of you
just encountered (I wouldn’t encourage this
type of visualization while actually riding your
bike since your attention then should always
remain focused solely on your task at hand).
You can also make an off-bike game, or at
least a conversation, about visualized riding
scenarios while hanging out with friends. A
“What Would You Do If…?” question can
spark a lively conversation. And adding actual,
physical enactments of riding scenarios while
off-bike can even be downright fun. Be creative, be a little crazy. But whatever you do, be
prepared.
Two quick thoughts before I close: My
brother once gave me driving instructions—
basically out of the blue—that, over the years,
have at least twice saved me from serious
injury or death. And once I gave a college
friend who was headed to a Third World country a snakebite kit and emergency water purifying tablets. She laughed at me at the time
and, unfortunately, we lost touch over the
years. I’ll never know if those supplies were
necessary, but I’m still glad I gave them to her.
One example shows that emergency
preparation came in useful later on; the other
example does not. One example came from
my brother passing along knowledge he had
gained from firsthand experience; the other
came only from an emergency situation I had
visualized. But the larger point is not where
the emergency preparation came from nor if
that knowledge was ever needed.The point is
that, in both cases, the recipient of that preparation was better prepared.
As the “Miracle on the Hudson” (US
Airways Flight 1549) pilot Chesley "Sully"
Sullenberger recently conveyed, it was not
only his actual years of piloting experience—
but also his years of preparatory training for
emergency situations he’d never encountered—that helped prepare him to land his
plane safely in a river. What if he’d never prepared himself for such an unlikely scenario?
One never knows when emergency preparation and knowledge gained from an actual
experience—or only from an imagined scenario—will come in handy. As motorcyclists
we should learn from past emergencies and
find value in preparing for as many imagined
ones as possible.
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Wing World
A WORD FROM
YOUR EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
to 4:00 p.m. The blood drive will be located
t’s April, and Wing Ding 31 is right around
Melissa Eason
inside the QuikTrip Center at the Expo Square
the corner. With so many new things being
Executive Director
meason@gwrra.org
Fairgrounds.
added almost daily, we have a terrific Team
working hard to make this a great event for all
Ronald McDonald House Open House—
of you!
Each year we help to support a local charity to
It has been 18 years since we’ve been to
give back to the community. We like to leave
Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the GWRRA Members of
our mark in a positive way. If you have not had
Oklahoma and Region H are ready to welcome
any exposure to the Ronald McDonald House
us. They can’t wait to show off their beautiful
before, it is truly amazing.We all hope we never
state. You may have seen last month’s article
need it, but it is a comfort knowing it is there,
about all the different scenic day trips in and
kind of like our Gold Book. The House gives
around Tulsa (March, p. 53). And you can check
families a low-cost place to stay when their
out this issue’s article about rides and things to
see on your way to and from Wing Ding (p. 46). If not, take a moment children are sick. We will be having an open house so you can see just
to check them out (and plan to stop by and see what Oklahoma, and its what this wonderful place is all about. Please keep in mind that they do
need donations of household products (such as cleaning supplies, paper
surrounding states, have to offer).
I have heard many times that Wing Ding is a “Been there, done that” products, towels, sheets, etc.).
type of event, so I just wanted to give you a short list of some of the
new things we have going on this year. But first let me say, don’t worry, Oklahoma Welcome Party – Discoveryland, USA – Wednesday,
we still have the best Tradeshow, Rider Education Classes, Seminars, and July 1—Begin your visit at this “National Treasure”, where the great
Friends anyone could ask for. (And one of the best parts this year is that outdoors set the stage for this classic performance under the
we will be able to have everything right on-site!) Plus, our Friends in Oklahoma sky. Complete with thundering horses, wagons, cowboys,
Oklahoma are working on putting together rides for those of you who ranchers and professional singers and dancers, the evening includes a
are interested in seeing the sites while you are there.You will be able to Summer Ranch Dinner, Native Dancing, and the Western Musical Revue.
pick up this information at Wing Ding.
Tradeshow Entertainment—Located on the tradeshow floor,Wing
Now, on to the new things you’ll find this year at Wing Ding:
Ding attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy daytime entertainment, musical performances, the Mascot and the Crazy Hat Contest,
Master Hypnotist hosted and sponsored by J&M Corp.—
Fashion Shows and more.We hope this will make your Wing Ding expeMaster Hypnotist, Dr. Don White, will offer non-stop entertainment
rience more enjoyable.
with an evening of laughter on July 3 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.The event
will be FREE on the grounds of the Expo Square.
And last, but not least, don’t forget that if you get your Chapter
Blue Bell Tours—Wing Ding attendees will have the opportunity to together to register for Wing Ding (10 or more people) you get a $5
visit Blue Bell for a guided tour during Wing Ding 31. In 1992, Blue Bell discount per person.
Hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about this year’s new offerings
built its Broken Arrow facility, located southeast of Tulsa, Oklahoma.This
guided tour offers a short video about Blue Bell and how they make at Wing Ding. See you in Tulsa!
their ice cream. Plus, when you take the tour you get a FREE scoop of
Enjoy the Ride,
ice cream!
Melissa Eason
Blood Drive—The Tulsa Area Chapter American Red Cross will be
“Every Member Matters” ●
holding a blood drive Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, from 9:00 a.m.
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New Offerings
at This Year’s
Wing Ding
April 2009
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Maintaining the History
of GWRRA in Canada
B y
G o r d o n
received an email a little while ago from an
old friend of mine from the other side of
the country, and it reminded me of the
importance of maintaining the history of
GWRRA in Canada.
Arnie Tucker from Maple Ridge, British
Columbia, has been a contributing Member of
GWRRA for 20 years now and has been
involved over the years in various Officer positions from Rider Education to Operations. He
is currently District Director for British
Columbia. I got to know Arnie through his
dedicated work in the Rider Education
Program, and we’ve continued to keep in
touch through the years.
Arnie thought Members in his District
might be interested in some historical facts
about GWRRA in British Columbia, so he did
some research through various means and
created a listing of District and Chapter
Officers since the first Chapter in BC was
formed in Vancouver in March 1980. He has
also created a listing of the locations of BC
District Rallies since the first one in Hope, BC,
in 1990. (As an aside, wasn’t that a very interesting and appropriate location in which to
begin their District Rallies?!) The results of
Arnie’s research can be viewed on the BC
District website at http://vwh.ca/bc-district/
history.html.
Arnie’s project got me to thinking about a
similar, but somewhat more extensive, project
that had been started for Region “L” (Canadian
Atlantic Region) in 1998 by then Regional
Historian Fred Barnhill from Truro, Nova
Scotia.
Through the collective efforts of a number
of people in the Region since that time, a fair-
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ly comprehensive history of GWRRA in the
Region has been compiled. And while, due to
its size, it is not available on the Region website, it is available on CD from Region “L”
Directors Mike & Cathy Devine.
In addition, a few months ago the National
Director for Canadian Operations, Ron
Hodgson, asked me if I would like to compile a
brief history of GWRRA in Canada. Since I
enjoy reviewing the history and trivia associated with our favourite organization, I was happy
to advise Ron that I would do my best to gather some information on our beginnings
throughout the country.
I quickly found out that, for a variety of reasons, many of the people involved with the formation of Chapters and Districts across the
country are no longer available. (To me, this
underscores the importance of capturing such
historical information before time and memories fade away, never to be reclaimed.) Still,
with the assistance of some very fine people,
and through researching back issues of Wing
World, I was able to compile a brief—and as
accurate as I can determine—history of how
and where our organization had its roots in
this country.
I was surprised to find that the first
Chapter (I had thought) was formed in
Wallaceburg, Ontario, in 1981. But I then
learned through Arnie’s research that, in fact,
the first Chapter in our country (BC-A in
Vancouver) was formed in March of 1980.
That’s a scant three years after GWRRA was
formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1977 by Paul
Hildebrand, Shirley Stephens-Garcia, and several others! And the rest, as they say, is history.
You can view this information on GWRRA
in Canada, including a list of Regional
Directors, on the Canadian National
Director’s website at www.gwrra-canada.ca.
And I believe many of our Members—particularly our more senior Members—would be
interested in reading about the early beginnings of their Chapters, Districts and Regions.
I’d also like to mention that some of you
already have Chapter Historians who capture
this kind of information through photos and
narrative articles and, should this type of information be available electronically, I would be
very interested in receiving a copy. If you
haven’t yet started such a project in your
Chapter, I think it would be a great idea for
you to do so before some of your history is
irretrievably lost.
In closing, let me add that it is nice to be
able to plan where we’re going, but it is always
informative—and even educational—to know
where we came from.
Bon jour!
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More on Modulating Headlights
agree with Freddy Dominigue (“Readers’
Responses”, March 2009, page 10) that
headlight modulators are distracting. But so
are SUV and truck headlights placed a foot
above those on autos, and so are those purplish headlights that are on some high-end
foreign cars.
The [latter two types] don’t save any lives,
but motorcycle headlight modulators can
save a cyclist’s life. I have an intense aversion
to autos and trucks disregarding motorcycles. After a collision, the auto driver always
says “I didn’t see it”.
I don’t have a modulator on my Gold
Wing, mainly because I don’t drive at night
and I dislike modifying my OEM. But [headlight modulators on motorcycles] do save
lives.
Clark Handley
GWRRA #86038
Hobe Sound, Florida
I
ditor, I have been a Member for some
time and still feel like a child with respect
to a majority of the riders I associate with
during my motorcycle adventures.Yet the old
adage of “Old dogs can learn new tricks”
might apply to those reading our Wing World
on a monthly basis.
My subject is related to the headlight
modulator and its profound effect on the
public motorists found on the roadways
today. Most of our Members know the small
profile that motorcycles offer to oncoming
traffic. In the sea of daytime running lights and
semi trucks, the motorcyclist is lost in the
ocean of confusion.
The Hurt Study, conducted nearly 20
years ago, proved that motorcyclists are virtually invisible to the normal everyday driver.
With just a headlight burning on high beam,
the effect on the normal motorist was
astounding. The accident rate between an
automobile versus a motorcycle decreased.
The headlight modulator (modulates between
20% to 70% of full power) provides an advantage akin to fire; everyone seems to notice
the modulating effect of the lights and, like
moths to the flame, it draws the attention of
everyone who has the pleasure of observing
it.
Though it causes some motorcyclists and
motorists to wince in disgust and others to
complain loudly, for all of that our motorcyclist is at least seen.With the headlight modulator blazing always forward, even if the
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motorcyclist acts and rides as though invisible, the modulator sheds light onto the darkened landscape of ignorance.
Micky & Marianne Farrington
Region F, Nevada
District Rider Educators
GWRRA #610081
Reno, Nevada
More on GWRRA as an
International Organization
ello Talmor, I just read your letter in the
January issue of Wing World (“Is
GWRRA Really an International Association?”, page 10).What a great article. I believe
more international folks need to submit pictures and articles about their country. I know
gas prices and Gold Wing prices are tremendous in other countries.We are fortunate to
have the prices we have here [in the U.S.].
I am Neal Graham, current Chapter
Director of Chapter CA-C here in
Sacramento, California. (I believe we have
spoken briefly on the phone.) I now have you
in our email list and hope you will be able to
come to some of our meetings and events.
You have our website info…so check out our
calendar and come to any of the events that
you would like. I look forward to meeting you
and riding with you.
Neal Graham
GWRRA #154627
Sacramento, California
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Gold Wings Soon to be
“Illegal” in New York?
pparently the New York City Council has
withdrawn a proposed law that would
make it illegal to ride a motorcycle without a
stamp on the exhaust system certifying the
exhaust is Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) approved.
Now I don’t care for loud pipes, but the
EPA does not have a stamp for exhaust systems currently. What will happen to all the
existing bikes? How will I travel to and from
Long Island from anywhere in the U.S. or
Canada without having the stamp? For the
uninformed, other than by ferry, there is no
other way to get to Nassau and Suffolk coun-
A
ties (not part of NYC) without going through
one or more of the NYC counties.
In addition, who will issue a stamp? What
does the occasional traveler do who does
not live in NYC?
The text below appeared on the
American Motorcyclist Association website
on December 11, 2008. Oh, and by the way,
NYC meter maids can be ruthless. Parked
not driving or running will earn you a ticket
even if your inspection sticker is up-to-date.
That can cost up to $195.00 per day.
New York officials are not in a motorcycle
state of mind.
“Although the streets of New York aren’t
the first destination that leaps to mind when
thinking of riding a motorcycle, the city is
about to become a talking point for bikers.
A bill being considered by the City
Council will make it harder for bikers to hang
on to both their wallets and motorcycle. In an
effort to reduce motorcycle noise, a law is
being considered requiring all motorcycles to
display tags certifying approval by the
Environmental Protection Agency. Without
the tag, police can issue a ticket without having to prove the motorcycle exceeded the
80-decibel limit set by the city’s noise code.
Where the bill can cause concern with
riders comes with its penalties.The first conviction carries a maximum fine of $1000 and
temporary confiscation of the motorcycle
until the penalty is paid. The second conviction increases the fine to a maximum amount
of $2500 and imposes permanent forfeiture
of the bike.
Tickets can be issued not only with bikers
being pulled over but also when the motorcycle is parked, with city agents as well as
police allowed to issue the proposed citations.
The bill was based on a similar law enacted in Denver and is expected to pass the full
council on December 18th.”
Though followed a day or two later with a
notice of withdrawal, this text is still important to read and understand. That’s because
NYC is known for tabling proposals and then
having them reappear later without warning.
If this one does, won’t our motorcycling
rights be at risk?
Andy deLivron
GWRRA #149746
Pottersville, New York
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Wing World
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 editor@gwrra.org.
Special Bragging Rights: Kids—and Kids at Heart!
16 and Already Well-Traveled
his photo of Rob (Woody) Berry (GWRRA #40440-01, of,
Davenport, Iowa) was taken as he entered his eleventh state on his
2004 Shadow Aero 750 in August. Woody acquired his Shadow after
going to Wing Ding 29 in Billings in 2007 as a passenger.
By last summer,Woody had put over 11,000 miles on the bike in just
13 months. He has also ridden it in Canada on one of his latest trips.
Most of the miles were on a learners permit, as he just turned 16 in late
July, 2008, and got his real drivers license. His father, Bob, and Woody
are the Ride Coordinators for IA-O.
(Submitted by Johnnie Mohr, GWRRA #174712, of Taylor Ridge,
Illinois)
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i, my name is Chris Bosnell. I live in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
Scott Bosnell, my dad, has the red Gold Wing 1500 shown here,
1997 model. Sharon Bosnell is riding with him in these pictures and Les
and Carolyn Hutchinson have the blue Gold Wing 1800, 2005 model,
shown here.
My parents, Scott & Sharon Bosnell (GWRRA #242180), have been
riding for about four years now, and they love to ride. Ever since they
got the Gold Wing, they have been more than happy with it.
My uncle and aunt, Les & Carolyn Hutchinson (GWRRA #127288,
of Lindsay, Ontario, Canada) had been riding since 1997 with the red
Gold Wing. They have been all around Alaska with it and all over the
United States. In 2004, they sold the red Honda Gold Wing to my parents and then got the blue 2005 1800 Gold Wing.
These photos were taken in the U.S. in Miami, Florida, right near the
beach. They also rode down the seven-mile bridge that leads to Key
West.
These two couples are really inspiring me to get a bike. They always
come back to the house and talk about the ride and what happened on
that day. I just want to inspire them by putting their photos in one of
the best magazines out there.
(Submitted by Chris Bosnell of Peterborough Ontario, Canada)
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Little Boy Has His Own Gold Wing?
They Inspire Me to One Day Ride
would like to introduce you to our grandson, Travis Davison (son of
Justin Davison and grandson of Richard & Vicky White, GWRRA
Members since 2004).
Travis was 22 months old when this photo was taken and already
had his own GL1800—or so he still believes! Travis has sat on several
Gold Wings but, unfortunately, is too small to get a ride just yet.
Instead, he has to settle for rides on the 4-wheeler up and down the
drive. But if he has his way, one day he just may be a GWRRA Member
himself.
In fact, during a visit recently, I noticed he had crawled up in
Grandpa’s chair and got the Wing World off the table next to him. He
started pointing at the cover and saying “Bike! Bike!” He would turn the
pages just as if he were reading every word and checking out all the
photos, just like Grandpa.
All our GWRRA friends thought you might like to see that you also
have very young readers out there, just “waiting in (and for) the Wings"!
(Submitted by Richard & Vicky White, GWRRA #211285, of
Okay, Oklahoma)
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Wing World
And Little Girl Has Her Own Gold
Wing As Well?
uture “Baby Biker” Jaylee McPadden is sitting on Grandpa’s (Cliff Reiss and Kate
D’Armand, GWRRA #135423, of Riverview
Florida) 2001 GL1800.
Jaylee is an experienced rider, starting
before she was a year old with a Chapter FL1A ride through the Florida State Fairgrounds in a Chapter Member’s side car
(with Grandma, of course!).
Having just turned two, Jaylee will climb
on the motorcycle by herself if given a
chance. Our riding is limited these days
with a grandbaby to raise, but we are on the
road at every opportunity!
(Submitted by Cliff Reiss and Kate
D’Armand, GWRRA #135423, of Riverview
Florida)
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The “Bat Family” Rides!
n this picture are Dan, Linda, Natasha, and
Mike Koenig on our 2006 Gold Wing with a
Hannigan Astro 2+2 side car attached. The
photo was taken in front of our garage in
Pontiac, Illinios, when we decided to have a little fun as a family on Halloween.
We purchased our Gold Wing brand new
in 2006 with the intention of retiring in a few
years. Well, things happened and we adopted
two of our grandchildren (Natasha, 6, and
Mike, 5).
Our options were to sell the Gold Wing
or to get a side car and continue to ride. As
you can see, we purchased the side car in
August of 2007 and have almost 6,000 miles
on it!
(Submitted by Dan & Linda Koenig,
GWRRA #99897, of Pontiac, Illinois)
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And a “Stormtrooper”
Rides As Well!
hat is the discerning Stormtrooper
riding this fall? The new 2008 Pearl
White GL1800, of course! Not so long ago, in
a galaxy...not at all dissimilar to our own—in
fact, one could say, this very galaxy…an adventure began! Okay, okay, so my story isn’t all
that epic, but I think it is pretty stellar!
I have been a Member of the Gator
Country Wings FL-1Y in Gainesville, Florida,
for the past four years. And during this chap-
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Edward Wedge, a Member of Gator Country Wings FL-1Y, sports his full body
armor “Star Wars Stormtrooper, circa 1977” on his new 2008 GL1800.
Several friends and FL-1Y Members joined Edward at the dealership as
he took his first ride on his new Wing. From left to right are: Chuck,
Bobbie, Carl, Brandon, Edward, Mark, and William.
ter in my touring life, I had been riding a beautiful 1988 GL1500. This
bike was, as far as I was concerned, the prettiest, nicest, and arguably
the fastest bike on the road! I earned my nickname “Throttle Jockey”.
She was Champagne colored and flawless.
I purchased this special bike (with only a little over 1,600 miles on
the odometer) from a man in Indiana in 2004. Apparently the bike had
been misplaced in an estate sale for many years. It was my good fortune
to find her and bring her back to the open road where she belonged.
And it was my greatest pleasure to ride with my Chapter and my lady
some forty-nine-thousand miles.
But as she was approaching 20 years of age and the 50K mark, I
started to look—somewhat lustfully, I might add—at the GL1800s
being ridden by my buddies in the Chapter. I spoke with several of my
friends, researched on the Internet, and visited several dealerships in
the area. I took a test drive on one, fell in love all over again, and sold
my beloved ’88.
Then, by chance, my wife and I actually had a day off together and
the conversation strayed to the open road. I gave her the “puppy dog
eyes” and off we went to do some “window shopping”. It happened
that we ended up at Interstate Honda in Lake City, Florida, where such
a great deal was offered to us that we couldn’t refuse. All I needed to
do was to pick my Wing’s accessories and color.
Continued on page 18.
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trailer design, attach it to your bike and call it a motorcycle
trailer without a thought about how the dynamics of towing
a trailer with a motorcycle are vastly different than with a car.
At Bushtec, we consider everything about a motorcycle that
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SH-08B82-MCA-100 ......Deluxe Headset (Open Face) ............$169.47
SH-08B80-MCA-100 ......Deluxe Headset (Full Face) ..............$169.47
SH-08A06-MCA-B00 ......CD Changer Unit ..........................$550.00
SH-08A06-MCA-A02 ......CD Changer Attachment Kit..........$258.62
SH-08E95-MCA-102 ......40 Channel CB Radio Kit ..............$579.00
SH-08E96-MCA-100 ......CB Antenna..................................$120.56
SH-08E96-MCA-100G ....Passenger Audio Controller ..........$119.36
SH-08R80-MCA-100 ......Tall Windshield (No Vent) ................$168.10
SH-08R80-MCA-100J ....Tall Vented Windshield..................$179.14
SH-08P38-MCA-100 ......Windshield Cover............................$35.08
SH-08R80-MCA-100F ....Windshield Air Deflectors..............$154.41
SH-08F62-MCA-100 ......Fairing Side Air Deflectors ............$249.60
SH-08R32-MCA-100 ......Passenger Armrest Pads ..............$160.58
SH-08U08-MCA-100 ......Coin Holder ....................................$15.56
SH-08U55-MCA-101 ......12V D/C Accessory Socket Kit ........$28.65
SH-08P35-MCA-100 ......Front Nose Mask ............................$62.15
SH-08T50-MCA-102 ......Heated Grips ................................$235.48
SH-08T50-MCA-100A ....Chrome Heated Grips ..................$203.10
SH-08V31-MCA-100B ....Foglight Lens Protectors..................$51.42
SH-08V31-MCA-100 ......Foglight Lights..............................$218.79
SH-08V31-MCA-100D ....Foglight Lights (L.E.D.) ................$311.95
SH-08P32-MCA-100A ....Seat Weather Cover........................$37.67
SH-08L56-MCA-100A ....Fairing Pouch ................................$35.85
SH-A1770-MCA-FOLIO....Owners Manual Folio......................$15.65
SH-08L56-MCA-101 ......Deluxe Bag & Trunk Liners ..........$152.53
SH-08L56-MCA-100F ....Nylon Bag & Trunk Liners ..............$90.39
SH-08P11-MCA-100F ....Deluxe Bag & Trunk Mat Set..........$75.33
SH-08L56-MCA-100E ....Saddlebag Cooler ..........................$46.16
SH-08L63-MCA-100A ....Saddlebag Lid Organizer ................$23.37
SH-08E75-MCA-100G ....Vanity Mirror with Light..................$92.29
SH-08E75-MCA-100H ....Trunk Inner Light............................$55.70
SH-08L56-MCA-100C ....Inner Trunk Pouch..........................$19.39
SH-08L63-MCA-100 ......Trunk Net ......................................$20.72
SH-08L63-MCA-100B ....Trunk Lid Organizer........................$27.26
SH-08F64-MCA-001 ......Top Spoiler with Brake Light ........$251.96
SH-08F69-MCA-100 ......Chrome Handlebar Ends ................$35.98
SH-08F88-MCA-100 ......Exhaust Turn Downs ....................$168.05
SH-08F53-MCA-100K ....Exhaust with GL Logo ..................$214.29
SH-08P54-MCA-100 ......Chrome Disc Covers......................$226.80
SH-08P08-MCA-100 ......Front Fender Extension ..................$67.64
SH-08F85-MCA-100 ......Front Fender Ornament..................$93.88
SH-08F85-MCA-100L ....Front Fender Emblem ....................$39.80
SH-08P50-MCA-100 ......Front Fender Rail..........................$107.32
SH-08F81-MCA-101 ......Chrome Front Cowl ......................$124.67
SH-08F85-MCA-100A ....GL Icon Fender Ornament ..............$42.58
SH-08P26-MCA-100 ......GL Chrome License Frame ..............$54.85
SH-08F86-MCA-100G ....Passenger Board Lower Covers ......$63.64
SH-08F86-MCA-100F ....Passenger Board Covers ................$43.31
SH-08F81-MCA-100F ....Chrome Rear Lower Cowl ............$320.95
SH-08L42-MCA-100A ....Rear Spoiler Accent ......................$101.54
Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective gear.
SH-08P76-MCA-100 ......Chrome Bag Molding Kit ................$60.00
SH-08P52-MCA-100 ......Chrome Bag Rail Set ....................$239.19
SH-08P56-MCA-100 ......Chrome Bag Scuff Covers ............$109.21
SH-08F86-MCA-101H ....Side Fairing Accents........................$79.09
SH-08M50-MCA-100......Chrome Sidestand ..........................$50.85
SH-08F68-MCA-100 ......Swing Arm Pivot Covers..................$75.60
SH-08U94-MCA-100 ......Chrome Trunk Handle ....................$39.10
SH-08P76-MCA-100F ....Chrome Trunk Molding Kit..............$53.54
SH-08L42-MCA-100 ......Chrome Trunk Rack......................$102.93
SH-08P53-MCA-100 ......Chrome Trunk Rail........................$160.07
SH-08F86-MCA-100J ....Chrome Windshield Garnish..........$107.13
SH-08F85-MCA-100F ....Gold Valve Cover Emblems ..........$117.01
SH-08P34-MCA-100 ......Gold Wing Cover ..........................$146.88
SH-08P34-MCA-200 ......Gold Wing Outdoor Cover ............$117.57
SH-61MCA53 ................Gold Wing Service Manual..............$71.99
SH-6543938C................Chrome Wheels Pair (Exchange) ....$799.00
2009 Deep Blue Metallic
You guessed it…Pearl White! And when I first saw my new ride
some 3-4 days later, the white glistened in the sunlight, accented by the
few semi-black pieces. I knew right away what I needed to do! I was not
following the same path as all the others.
I didn’t want chrome; I wanted the old take-off pieces from my
Chapter mates’ dusty storerooms, attics, and basements.Their discards
were my treasure! I bugged, and phoned, and cajoled, and hounded, all
the guys until I had a complete set of trim pieces—both metal and plastic. I then contracted for the powder coating and the spray painting to
assemble my two-tone White-and-Gloss-Black “Stormtrooper”.
The only thing left to do was to find a Halloween costume that
would match my new toy! (Did you know that the Star Wars craze is
still going on? So it was not very difficult to acquire the 57 pieces of
armor needed for my “Stormtrooper” outfit.)
Now, at this writing, I have had my beautiful new machine for only a
little over a month and intend to ride in all upcoming parades as the
“Stormtrooper”. This moniker is emblazoned on my license plate, and
my introduction screen on my GPS states “Hello Stormtrooper”.
And, of course, my new nickname at the Chapter has also now
become “Stormtrooper”!
(Submitted by Edward Wedge, GWRRA #245619, of Gainesville,
Florida)
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2. There are guided rides, seminars,
the California Drill Team, you can
meet Shirley and Benny, Nick
Hoppner, Fred Rau, Melissa Eason,
and more people whose names are
not listed here, and more money to
spend on chrome.
1. They have a casino….and, after all,
chrome is overrated!
Top 10 Reasons to
Attend Region F’s
West Wing 1 Rally in April:
10. The hotel is at a low price, and
more money to spend on chrome.
9. The price of food is lower than
back home, and more money to
spend on chrome.
8. Gas cost half the price than it did
last summer, and more money to
spend on chrome.
7. Registration costs less this year
than ever before, and more money
to spend on chrome.
6. Free desserts on Friday and
Saturday nights, and more money
to spend on chrome.
5. The Couple of the Year and
Individual of the Year selections are
free on Friday night, and more
money to spend on chrome.
4. You get to argue with Stu Oltman
in person at no charge, and more
money to spend on chrome.
3. There is a great talent show on
Saturday night for free, and more
money to spend on chrome
“Where’s Wingy” Contest Rules
GWRRA Members: WIN $50!
Here’s how the contest works: Each month, search
the ads in your Wing World magazine and follow these
instructions:
• Find “Wingy” (shown here).
Then:
• Email your entry to
contest@wingworldmag.com
You may choose to mail your entry to: WW April
“Wingy” Contest, 1 W. Deer Valley Road – Suite
300, Phoenix,AZ 85027. All entries must be received
before April1st.
Entries must include your name, mailing address, phone
number, GWRRA membership number and the following:
• The page number on which “Wingy” is located.
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Please refer to last month’s story about
the rally (“Region F’s New West Wing 1”,
pages 14-15) for most details; however, we
would like to include some updates to the
rally here:
—If you have an RV, we can help. Just let
us know, and we will have information for
you.
—When you check into the Sunset
Station Hotel & Casino, you will receive a
“bonus fun pack” that will have up to $500
worth of savings and prizes—they even have
“free money” for “match play” for you.
Don’t worry if you don’t gamble; there is a
wide and varied list of non-gaming activities
available. (And if you plan to gamble, please
always remember to “bet with your head,
not over it”.)
—We have some wonderful sponsors
that have stepped up to help make this a
great event. Thank you to ANPAC
(American National Insurance), who is treating us to not one—but two!—nights of free
desserts. Carter Power Sports of Las
Vegas is sponsoring the “Bike Show” and
supporting a special fun activity for “Ride for
• The name of the company hosting “Wingy”.
• The location in the ad
where “Wingy” was found.
A winner will be randomly chosen on April 1st; the
lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or
phone. Additionally, the April winner’s name will be published in the June issue of Wing World magazine. Limit one
entry and winner per issue!
So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking
for “Wingy”, we’re sure you will find tons of interesting
goodies along the way—maybe even something you “can’t
live without”!
So, whatcha waiting for? Good luck and Happy
Hunting!
Legal stuff:
Contest will run for one year, starting with the November
2008 issue of Wing World magazine, and may be discontinued with-
Kids™”. ChatterBox is a major sponsor
for us this year; they have contributed big
time, with over $1,000 in door prizes. Ride
Now of Las Vegas is sponsoring the Rider
Education programs this year and has contributed to prizes and trophies for several
events.
—And now—for the biggest announcement—Markel American Insurance
Company has announced they will sponsor
the “Las Vegas Hidden Talent Search”, with a
top prize of $1,000.There will also be other
cash prizes for 2nd and 3rd places. This competition will have local entertainers participating in a show designed to highlight some
of the area’s undiscovered talent. GWRRA
Members will judge this show. The event will
be in the main showroom of the Casino.
West Wing 1 will be somewhat different
than what you have seen before at rallies but,
no need to worry, there are still enough of
the good old things so that you’ll know you
are with GWRRA friends and family.
Region F invites you to come join them
for West Wing 1 at the Sunset Station Hotel
& Casino in Henderson/Las Vegas, Nevada,
on April 17, 18, and 19, 2009. So please mark
these dates on your calendar.
For more details or questions about West
Wing 1, please contact: Jeffrey & Denise
Goldin, Region F Rally Master, at (602) 4810894 or arizonagoldin@cox.net. For rally
brochure and registration form, visit the
Region F website at www.gwrra-regionf.org.
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out notice by the publisher.
By participating in this contest, entrants agree to the specific
rules, terms and conditions provided for this particular contest as
stated in the Rules given here.
ELIGIBILITY AND ODDS OF WINNING:
No purchase necessary to enter. Limit one entry per Member.
Multiple entries will not improve chances of winning. Contests are
open to any member of GWRRA, except employees of GWRRA,
INB Corporation, affiliates, subsidiaries, and successor companies,
contest sponsors, advertisers and/or promotion agencies, contest
prize suppliers, participating advertisers and immediate family
members of anyone so situated. “Immediate family members” shall
include spouses, siblings, parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws”, or by current or past marriage,
remarriage, adoption, co-habitation or other familial extension, and
any other persons residing at the same household location,
whether or not related.
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Join our fly and drive program.
We will pick you up in style at either Lexington, KY
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Take home a GL1800 and we include $1000
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For details contact mike@heritagehondaky.com
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Deep Blue Metallic
Metallic Titanium
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Be a responsible rider. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective
clothing. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
A s e l e c t i o n o f M e m b e r- w r i t t e n l e t t e r s s a l u t i n g e x c e l l e n t s e r v i c e .
Special Acknowledgement
to GWRRA and Its
Rescue Plus Program
’d just like to pass on a great big thank-you
to GWRRA and its Rescue Plus Program.
As luck would have it, my father-in-law was
in the ICU cardiac section of Shadyside
Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May
30 of last year.We had been running the 120mile round trip from our home for a week
when the car decided it had had enough.
I was out to put more quarters in the
meter when I realized that the automated key
lock would not open the doors, so I decided
to try the ignition once I was inside the car.
Guess what? Nothing worked. So I called my
wife’s cell and told her to come outside. I then
informed her that we had car problems. By
the time she came down from her father’s
room, I was on the phone with GWRRA’s
roadside assistance service.They informed me
not to worry, that we were covered and that
a service truck would arrive shortly to give us
a jump.
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Well Jake, the driver from Ferra’s Tow
Service, arrived with a booster jumper. But no
matter what he tried, the car would not start.
He attempted every way possible to get the
car to start; he even blocked traffic and tried
to jump directly from the tow truck. But still
no go. His suggestion was that the car be
towed to a repair station and that we hope for
the best. But since it was a Friday afternoon,
and almost quitting time, our chances of getting anything done until Monday morning were
slim. So I asked if he could tow us home to
Indiana, Pennsylvania, roughly 60 miles away.
His reply was that he could do so only if we
called GWRRA again and they requested his
company to do it.
To make a long story short, everyone
agreed and told him to tow us. So while Jake
hooked the car up for towing, my wife ran
back into the hospital and told her mother we
had to leave—that we were going home by
tow truck.
The Rescue Plus only covered the first 50
miles; we had to pay for the last 11 miles.Too
bad the club doesn’t extend the mileage to,
say, 100 miles. Even if the yearly cost was
increased some, it would be worth it.
Especially since most breakdowns happen
many miles from a garage or your home. [Ed.
Update: GWRRA Executive Director
Melissa Eason has recently worked to
extend Rescue Plus to 100 miles of free
towing. As she notes in her March 2009
editorial, the cost for coverage of an
entire household has not been raised
and remains only $25 per year. In addition, Melissa says, “If you currently have
Rescue Plus, you are automatically
upgraded to the 100 miles!”].
But I can definitely say that I was pleased
with the service and the prompt response and
help that I received when I called them. I am
sure there are GWRRA Members who don’t
realize the great benefit that we have with the
Rescue Plus Program. If Members are not paying for the extra benefit, they should. You
never know when you may need help, whether
you are riding on your bike or just driving
your car.
Anyway, I’d just like to add that I am very
satisfied and proud to say that I am a Member
of GWRRA—an association that offers great
benefits to its Members.
Ronald Bevlin
GWRRA #120204
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Interstate Cycles
Lake City, Florida
ast year, my brother Bob, his wife Karla, my
wife Anne, and I were headed to the Florida
District Rally by way of Key West. It was a
beautiful day—March 8—when we left on our
trip. The temperature was 34 degrees F, and it
was snowing. But, not to worry, we were headed to Florida where the sun was shining. (Oh,
but I didn’t tell you that they’d had a tornado
in Lake City, Florida, on the Friday night before
we left. Not to worry, though, our stop for the
night was Tampa. There, we planned to visit
with FL-1A for their Chapter gathering and
then spend the night.)
And things were going well: By the time we
hit the Georgia-Florida border, it was 72
degrees F, and we were enjoying it.We stopped
in Lake City for gas and headed south, right on
schedule, for the Chapter gathering.
Well, about 15 miles south of Lake City, I
started smelling burning rubber. I thought it
was one of the cars that had passed us, but
then I smelled it several more times.That was
when I thought, All these cars can’t have the
same problem. It must be me. I was the lead and
pulled to the side of the road as quickly as possible without endangering Karla or Bob.
Yeah, you guessed it—the bike had a flat
tire. It was the first flat I had ever had, after
60,000-plus miles on my three Gold Wings. (If
this has never happened to you, let me tell you,
making a safe stop is just the first step.) After
what seemed like 10-15 minutes (it was really
only 2 or 3), I calmed down and pulled out the
Gold Book. I thought I remembered that there
was a Honda dealer in Lake City. Sure enough,
we called Interstate Cycles about 3:55 p.m.,
and they were about to close at 4!
I asked some critical questions: “When do
you close? Do you have a tire to fit my bike?
Can you come get me, or do I need to call
Rescue Plus?”
I want to tell you Don Reed, the service
manager, and his staff took real good care of
me. He sent a truck and trailer down to pick
up me and the bike. He even kept a mechanic
on overtime to replace the tire.And, if that was
not enough, Don sold me the tire at a discount.
All I can say is that if you are ever in the
Lake City, Florida, area and need service on
your Gold Wing, you should seriously consider
Interstate Cycles. They were very friendly and
very helpful to me, a motorcyclist in need of
some emergency service.
Dennis W. Greer
GWRRA #196897
Toney, Alabama ●
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information to share about something that has occurred in a country other than the U.S.
REIFEN 2010 Next June
he REIFEN 2010 international trade fair will go to the starting line
with a record number of participants: 560 exhibitors from 40
nations will present their innovations at the Essen Exhibition Complex
in Messe Essen, Germany, on June 1-4, 2010.
Begun in 1960, REIFEN is considered the leading global fair and, in
2008, more than 17,300 trade visitors from 105 nations gave REIFEN
2008 an outstanding reference: Visitor satisfaction level was 93 percent.
As a visitor here, you will be able to see the most modern products
and technologies, learn from experts, draw inspiration from innovative
ideas, establish new contacts and gain many valuable insights into the
newest developments in the tyre and garage sectors.
We would like to warmly welcome you to the cultural capital Essen
and to REIFEN 2010, at the same time on behalf of the ideal sponsor—
Bundesverband Reifenhandel und Vulkaniseur-Handwerk (BRV—the
“Federal Association of the Tyre Trade and the Vulcanisers’ Skilled
Trade”).
For more information, visit www.reifen-messe.de.
(Submitted by Michael Herdemerten, Head of the Press
Department for MESSE ESSEN)
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BC-K Brims Over with Food and Gifts
By Dianne Harasem, GWRRA #149497-01, of Kelowna, BC, Canada
wo years ago, Jan Wright stood up at a Chapter BC-K breakfast
meeting and proposed that we, in conjunction with the SHARE
Society, fill a hamper with food and purchase Christmas gifts for a
needy, local family.
What an incredible idea. Everyone agreed that this is the type of
activity we should be involved in. Jan volunteered to be in charge of
contacting SHARE to find out what our involvement required. Nonperishable food was brought to the breakfast meetings and money was
raised.
Jan appointed gals to assist her in purchasing the presents and on a
gift wrapping detail. On the appointed day, Jan, Judy, Debbie and I met
and were each given an envelope containing money and a “wish list” for
a particular recipient.We were like a bunch of kids, rolling our carts up
and down the aisles, meeting and showing each other what we had
found.We drove from store to store, hoping to snag the best deals.
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Since shopping takes a lot out of you, we were forced to stop for a
lunch break. The talk was of the “good deals” we had found and how
we were able to buy a lot of the gifts on the lists. We were tired, but
happy, shoppers.
A few days later, the committee met at Jan’s home.As the cars pulled
into her driveway, boxes of ribbons, wrapping paper, scissors, and tape
were unloaded.We didn’t waste any time in getting the long process of
wrapping underway. Coffee kept us going, homemade cookies were
consumed. Jan was making sure that we had high energy levels for the
job at hand.
Jan and I, with grocery list and calculator, made the rounds of the
grocery store: Cranberries, peanut butter, stuffing, coffee, potatoes, junk
food, etc., etc. The cart was overflowing. As we unloaded the food, we
hoped that our calculator had “calculated” correctly and that we could,
indeed, afford the cart full of groceries.
It wasn’t long before we had the bags loaded into Jan’s car and she
was on her way home. Her fridge and deep freezer had been emptied
to make room for these foodstuffs.
Early the next morning, Ron & Jan, as well as I, met up, and their cars
were filled to overflowing with wrapped gifts and boxes of food.
We were first met in a driveway by a lady who welcomed us into
her home. She lived in a small rental house that was so full of everyday
necessities we wondered where she would find room for our boxes.
She seemed a little uncomfortable with us until she saw a box of tea on
top of one of the bags. Tears welled up in her eyes. She told us that it
had been a long time since she had a cup of tea. We were all feeling
pretty choked up ourselves.
We reminded her that some of the gift cards indicated the presents
were from Santa, so they should be hidden prior to the children coming home from school. As we drove away, we saw her standing at the
edge of the road, waving us a goodbye.
The first year working with SHARE was such a resounding success
that we decided we would take care of two families the following
Christmas.
More shopping for gifts, wrapping, and purchasing double the groceries all took place. Additional shopping carts were needed for the
purchasing of groceries for the two families.We were lucky that Jan is
such a good money manager. Everything went like clockwork.
This past year, Jan had bowed out of the picture so I picked up the
pieces. The Salvation Army was contacted, and we had a family of one
daughter, three sons and a mother to purchase gifts and food for.
Debbie, Judy and now Margaret are on the committee.
Each Saturday, Vic carried in a gift-wrapped box to the breakfast
meeting, and it was quickly filled with nonperishable food items. One of
our spare bedrooms took on the appearance of a food bank!
Christmas is the time of year when most of us try to do a few extra
things to help those less fortunate than ourselves.We fill shoe boxes to
be delivered overseas; when purchasing our weekly groceries, we simply buy a few extra items for the food bank; we “man” the kettles; we
take old coats and blankets to the homeless, etc.
How blessed we are to be able to do these meaningful things! This
was Chapter BC-K’s fourth year in this effort, and we certainly hope
that each volunteer came away with a heart filled with love for those
less fortunate than themselves.This truly is the Christmas spirit exemplified.
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A Midnight Sun GWRRA
Trip of a Lifetime—
June 15-July 8, 2008
By Terry Cooke, GWRRA #207093,
of St. Albert, AB, Canada
t was June 15th and excitement was high,
For the GW-R-R-A Rally was nigh.
The gang met at Hunters for breakfast, of course,
To begin our long journey to the Yukon,Whitehorse.
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There was Al and Arlene, the organizing boss,
Who were sharing the way with Audrey and Ross.
Then Stan and Joanne and Fred and Ginette.
Rick came from Lethbridge to join that quartet.
Seven bikers in all including Terry and John,
A Valkyrie guy on his new Suzuki V-Strom.
The road through the mountains is twisty and curvy,
For some Co-riders at times it became almost nervy,
But you lean over that Wing and it corners with ease,
And even the trike shouts,“Lots more of this, please”.
And after that fun astride of those Wings,
We pull off to relax at Liard Hot Springs.
First you trot across boardwalk, second you strip,
Then into the drink for a relaxing hot dip.
At Whitehorse, the rally with friends, fun and chat,
Three rides plus a Bug Run on top of all that,
At midnight to Braeburn for coffee and bun,
Then Tagish and Skagway—bundles of fun.
The banquet was bland as most banquets are,
But the entertainment—a MAJOR step-up by far!
A revue by the four Snowshoe Shuffler Girls,
Who brought down the house with their songs, gags and twirls.
To Whitecourt they went, most awfully keen,
To meet Emile and Lucy with Ted and Raylene.
Fred got us all there at nine fifty eight,
Right on the button, almost like fate.
We leave Whitehorse for Dawson in rain, fog and cold,
Next tour is Alaska—it’s quite big with more gold.
By a highway called “Top of the World”, don’t-cha-know,
With Brit Rally-ers and gravel that gives us much woe,
The clouds looked so black, just a horrible sky,
So on with the rain gear and to Dawson they fly.
And the skies opened up, torrential rain to deliver,
Through Wanham and Rycroft and Spirit River.
But just grit on your teeth and hold onto your guts,
Put your trust in the bike and forget all those ruts.
Just follow Ross as he sways and he swerves,
Over hill after hill and around murderous curves.
At Mile Zero a photo, ’cos they do claim,
It’s the start to Alaska of historical fame.
In pixels we captured groups both small and big,
Here’s Debbie and Barry to complete the group gig.
So the miles go pretty quick with the wheels of those Wings,
Through Tok up to Fairbanks—fair weather it brings,
Then south to Denali with more cold, fog and rain,
Soon Anchorage comes with its fjord and train.
Two days up to Nelson where it rained and it blew,
Via the big Bennett Dam and a birthday came too,
Ginette had 65 years of “Give” more than “Take”,
So we sang “Happy Birthday” and gave her a cake!
Anchorage to Valdez is full of sights to behold,
Mountain road, valleys tight and it’s dry, although cold,
Then high mountain plain with more mountain cap,
Oh! Suddenly Barry’s got a mishap.
Watson Lake is the target on a day full of hope,
’Cos it looks like this road will give us some rope,
To put these machines that we ride through their paces,
So pack those bikes tight and tie down those cases.
A rear tire bubble shakes the bike almost to bits,
Alone without Debbie it’s still much the pits,
So Ross pulls a tool and pokes a hole in that thing,
So again, off goes Barry, with a much smoother Wing.
We get to Valdez with its scenes quite terrific,
But for Barry the story is most horrific….
No tire shop here—but the Gold Book is handy,
A Winger has one in Palmer—it’s used but a dandy,
So Ross and he leave for a ten-hour trek,
With rear wheel, in a car, care of Rent-a-Wreck.
The wheel—it is back, so through Tok we do travel,
Then on to Beaver Creek with more construction and gravel,
But now John’s got a flat so we plugged that back tire,
And it vulcanized well when Ross set it afire.
It’s July One back in Canada—on our national day,
We must leave Alaska behind we are sad, sad to say,
Looking back we were there just seven days and six nights,
No justice, to that state, and its beautiful sights!
The Mounties of Beaver Creek celebrate our day with a lunch,
So with the locals—dogs and burgers we eat by the bunch,
Then through Haines Junction to Haines and on to the ferry,
Now two nights without riding—can we ever make merry?
We had stops at Juneau, Petersburg, and then Wrangell,
At Ketchikan we laid-over and walked for a spell.
Early morning at Prince Rupert, we landed ’bout three,
And in rain to Tim Horton’s we headed with glee.
Just two days to get home now still fifteen hundred to run,
The group’s breaking up but Oh Boy! it’s been fun,
Two leave us at Terrace then Prince George it’s five more,
Just four bikes go to Alberta, where home is in store.
Now this tale’s about over, it’s become a bit of a curse,
’Cos it just started out as one silly verse,
To amuse my Wing friends, like a joke or a quip,
But now it’s a record of a wonderful trip.
We did nearly nine thousand clicks on tarmac and gravel,
With great friends on a Wing—quite the best way to travel.
We saw prairie and mountains, forest and plain,
River and coastline in wind, sun and rain.
In GW-R-R-A style of Knowledge, Safety and Fun,
It was the trip of a lifetime—in the midnight sun.
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The "Snowshoe Shuffler Girls" at the
2008 Rally’s Bug Run and Banquet.
(Photo by Raylene Brooks)
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—We neglected to list the March 12-14, 2009, Florida District
Rally in recent issues of Wing World.The event should have read:
MARCH 12-14, 2009. FLORIDA DISTRICT RALLY at the
Worldgate Radisson in Kissimmee, Florida. Theme is “Under the
Sea”. For more info, contact District Directors Ed & Jeanette Carr at
(386) 673-6176 or FLDistrictDirector@hotmail.com or Assistant
District Director Cliff Hotchkiss at (407) 277-9207 or
chotchkiss@cfl.rr.com. Also visit our District website at
www.fla.gwrra-regiona.org.
Our apologies to all Florida District Members.
—In the March 2009 issue, we failed to add an additional credit to
the image on page 48 (“Get Safe!: Why Over-inflating a Tire is Not a
Good Choice”). In addition to crediting www.totalmotorcycle.com,
we should have also credited Bridgestone/Firestone.
“Where’s Wingy” Contest
Winner for February Issue
Congratulations go to Ginger Merritt of Perris,
California, for finding “Wingy” (seen here) on page 44 of the
February 2009 issue.Wingy was located in the Motor Trike
ad (on the rear chrome fender of the white trike). Ginger
won $50; and you could, too! Just search for Wingy—he’ll be located
in one of the ads in each month’s issue—and send in your entry. (For
complete rules and eligibility requirements, see page 18 of this issue.)
Please Charge the Same Entry Fee for
Members of GWRRA’s Sister Organization
Trike Riders International (TRI) is GWRRA’s sister organization.
Please be sure that, when you are holding any type of GWRRA event,
you charge the same amount for TRI Members as you would for
GWRRA Members. This includes Chapter, District, and Region rallies
as well as Wing Ding or any type of event at which there is a fee.
This is one way we can recognize the members of TRI and show
our respect for members of our sister organization.
Letter from GWRRA’s New
Directors of Rider Education
Mike Stiger, of Pleasant Lake, Michigan, says:
“Lori and I are honored to have been asked by Executive Director
Melissa Eason to be your new National Directors of Rider Education.
Since joining GWRRA in 1997, the Rider Education Program has been
a priority to us in our GWRRA life. Both Lori and I are ‘Grand Master
Tour Riders’. I’m also a GWRRA ‘Master Instructor Trainer’ and a
‘Motorcycle Safety Foundation’ Rider Coach Instructor.
We will have been married for 20 years this September and have
two children and six grandchildren.We have served in many positions,
with the most recent being as Region D Educators for the last fourand-a-half years. We have had a great team of District and Chapter
Educators to work with, allowing our program to grow and flourish.
We look forward to applying the same teamwork philosophy at
the National level and not only working with the National Rider
Education Staff and all of the Regional Educators but also with
Melissa’s other great teams.To have the opportunity to directly work
with the National team of Operations, Leadership Training, and
Member Enhancement will give us the opportunity to utilize
resources and expertise from these divisions that will enhance our
Rider Education Program.
As it has been, my continuing focus as Director of Rider Education
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will be ‘Members First’ and building the program so that every
Member has ample opportunity to participate and to help reduce
their risk in their motorcycling adventures.
Our goal is to help ensure that Members are prepared and enjoy
their travels for years to come.We actively encourage all Members to
get involved in the Levels Program and deeply appreciate the role of
Educators within our great Association.
In closing, we’d like to say that we are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to the task at hand. See you at Wing Ding 31!”
Cruising to the Pow-Wow
Wing Ding Passport Program
You could win one of three Küryakyn “luxury” bike packages,
worth thousands of dollars, when you enter the “Cruising To The
Pow-Wow Wing Ding Passport Program”. GWRRA Members traveling to Wing Ding 31 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, are eligible to participate and
will be entered into a drawing at Opening Ceremonies at Wing Ding
to win one of these three great prizes!
Here’s how it works:
• To participate in this “scavenger hunt”-type ride, you will be
required to visit (and purchase something from) at least five (5)
participating sponsor locations as you’re traveling to Wing Ding.
You will attach these receipts (proofs of purchase) to the
“Passport Card” that will be in the July Wing World magazine
(mailed June 1st).
• Once you arrive at Wing Ding, turn in the filled-out Passport
Card with the attendee’s contact information and the proofs of
purchase attached. There will be a bin located at a designated
location (Preregistration), as well as at Opening Ceremonies.
(Deadline for turning in the cards and receipts is just before
Opening Ceremonies commence.)
• In the June Wing World magazine, we will run a 2-page advertising spread featuring a map of Oklahoma and its surrounding
states, with Route 66 and major interstate routes to the Tulsa
Expo Square.The map will feature participating sponsor/company logos and locations.
• The July issue of Wing World magazine will include pull-out
“Passport Cards”, along with route maps featuring participating sponsor/company logos on one side; the other side will
be the entry form and rules to participate.
• Members who participate will be entered into a drawing to be
held at Wing Ding Opening Ceremonies. Only Wing Ding registrants are eligible to enter to win one of three valuable
Küryakyn “luxury” bike packages.
Don’t miss out! Win prizes! Have fun! Enjoy the ride!
Note to Delegates riding in from the West: GWRRA business member VineyardRiders.com is hosting a ride from California to
Wing Ding 31. For more information, please visit http://www.vineyardriders.com/wd.html for information.
Note to Advertisers: If you are interested in advertising your
business with this program, please call (800) 714-9277, ext. 244, Jodi
Lipson or ext. 214, Gigi Manuele.
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chest, Waterproof Liner.
Sale $242.99*
Colors: Yellow, Black, White, Black Cherry & Silver.
SALE $271.95
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Sale $179.99*
Bushwacker Jacket
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Heat up the cold ride with
Gerbing’s heated clothing.
Waterproof insulated liner jacket.
Colors: Black, Silver or Neon Yellow.
Sale $259.99
Jacket Liners $199.95
Union Ridge Pants $229.95
Skyline Jacket Waterproof Liner.
Men’s & Women’s Sizing. Red/Black,
Titanium/Black, Yellow/Black,
and Blue/Black
Sale $179.95*
Blue Ridge Jacket
Men’s Size SM-5X. Black,
Titanium/Black,Red/Black,
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Sale $125.99*
Front Fender Accents
#7321 Fender Tip - $26.95
#7320 Shark tooth - $44.95
#7303 LED Accent - $71.95
Trunk Lid Organizer Bag
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$44.95
Triceptor Fender Accent
#7340 Fender Tip - $35.95
*2X & 3X - add $15.00; *4X & 5X - add $20.00
Gold Wing Millennium Jacket
by Parker Synergies
Infinity Lights
GL1800 Tour Box
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Sale $269.99
Front Garnish Grill - GL1800
#7327 Unlighted - $53.99
#7328 Lighted - $107.99
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Shark Gills
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Textile -
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Men’s Sizes Sm-3X (4X Black only).
Women’s Sizes Sm-2X (3X Black only)
Amber Opera Light Set
#52-728 2001-2005
#52-753 2006-2009
Sale $98.95
Sale $125.99
Mesh -
Men’s Sizes Sm-3X
Colors: Black, Black/Gray, Wine/Black.
Women’s Sizes Sm-2X Colors: Grey/Black,
Wine/Black, Gold/Black
Sale $152.95
NEW
Speaker Trim 2006-2008
#52-789 Front - Sale $38.95
#52-790 Rear - Sale $38.95
Front Fender Accent
#52-737 2001-2005
Sale $62.95
SPECIAL
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Ladies Gold Wing Zip Hoody
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Sale $53.95
Men's Gold Wing Zip Hoody
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Chrome Scuff Plates
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HARDLINE PRODUCTS INTRODUCES ITS TRAILER-SLIDE
“Trailer-Slide™ makes moving a trailer
hitch safe and hassle-free,” says Hardline
Products®. “With Trailer-Slide 360º hitch
dolly, positioning your trailer hitch is easy and
safe, helping you avoid accidents and
injuries.”
The company continues that “Traditional
trailer jack stands have a big round wheel at
the bottom of the jack stand. That wheel
requires a lot of force to turn and get the trailer hitch moving in the direction you want it to go. If you have cracked,
pitted asphalt or concrete, the wheel jack is even harder to move and can
hang up easily.”
Hardline says its Trailer-Slide 360º hitch dolly moves in any direction effortlessly on asphalt or concrete. Six specially-designed corrosion
resistant ball casters specifically positioned on the bottom of the unit
allow owners to move the hitch in any direction with little effort.
“Do you park your trailer on angle with your tow vehicle? Is the ball
latch difficult to release?” Hardline asks. “When you park your trailer
on an angle, it puts a little bit of ‘spring’ into your hitch. Using TrailerSlide under your jack stand releases that ‘spring’ when you disconnect
the trailer from the tow vehicle.”
Hardline says its Trailer-Slide is designed to hold up to 700 lbs. of
tongue weight and its low-profile design provide stability with any style
hitch. The company adds that it is great for
storage and can be left under the hitch until
the next hook-up.
The Trailer-Slide 360º wheel dolly is manufactured by Hardline Products, a powersports
accessory manufacturer based in Simi Valley,
California. “We make innovative products like
the Trailer-Slide for enthusiasts because we
are enthusiasts. Powersports is our passion,”
says Company President Kevin Schulte.
MSRP is $69.95. For more information,
call (805) 581-4700 or visit www.hardline
products.com.
WINGSTUFF’S NEW PERFORMANCE SERIES BELLY PAN
Wingstuff says its “New Performance Series Louvered Shiny
Stainless Steel 2-piece Belly Pan sets the standard in style and protection for the Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycle”.
Strong stainless steel protects exposed engine cases and plastic
coolant tank underneath from harmful road debris, the company continues. And stylish fully vented louvers provide more air flow to your
powerful engine while adding an impressive performance look underneath your bike.
The Belly Pan offers a much higher level of protection compared to
aluminum pans on the market today, Wingstuff says, and heavy duty
oversized aircraft Dzus fasteners securely attach front section, allowing for easy removal when changing oil.
Part #187416 GL1800 Performance Series Stainless 2pc Belly Pans
available for $69.99. To purchase, visit www.wingstuff.com or call tollfree (800) 260-4050.
SPECIAL “THINK
SUMMERTIME FUN” SECTION
ALASKA’S KNUCKLEHEAD INN:
A MOTORCYCLE DESTINATION BED-AND-BREAKFAST
Looking for a great getaway? Owners of The Knucklehead Inn Bed
and Breakfast say their beautiful facility sits in the heart of the Malibu
Hills, California, and is a “motorcycle destination bed-and-breakfast”.
The Inn offers five individually furnished rooms, each with its
own unique theme. “Knucklehead Inn is a complete bed-and-breakfast
with a full complimentary breakfast served each morning to our
guests,” the owners say. “Our Inn is based on the belief that motorcyclists are a special breed of people and need something other than
an ordinary hotel. We feel those needs are of the utmost importance.
Our entire team is committed to making your stay an escape. As a
result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers
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and referrals.”
The Knucklehead Inn is located on the Mulholland Highway in the
beautiful Malibu Canyon, which offers some of the best roads and
scenery for the ultimate motorcycling experience, the owners continue.
A variety of room sizes and features are available, including king- or
queen-sized beds, fireplaces, private baths, refrigerators and more.
“Rates include a hearty homemade breakfast and an evening beverage,” Knucklehead Inn owners say. “If you’d prefer to bring your
tent and camp, we have designated areas just for camping so you’ll
get the rest you deserve! Our facility is the destination of choice for
motorcycle enthusiasts looking for a place to relax and recharge.”
For more information on The Knucklehead Inn Bed and Breakfast,
contact (818) 575-7740 or info@knuckleheadinn.com. Also, visit the
website at www.knuckleheadinn.com.
NORTH CAROLINA’S IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE
LODGE, CABINS AND CAMPGROUND
“We are more of a motorcycle resort than campground and provide
every accommodation from tent to full-fledged cabin,” say owners John
and Charlene Powell. “Ironhorse is much more than any motorcycle
resort in the USA. We have specialized in an upscale accommodation
and restaurant that has grown in the motorcycling community for over
five years.”
“Most of the rider comments that come from first-timers is that IH
(Ironhorse) is much more than they expected. We hear that a lot,” the
owners say. “Others come for the food and hospitality. Some for the
location, as we are situated dead center of all the great roads in western
North Carolina (Robbinsville area).”
Whatever the reason, the owners continue, the chemistry for IH is
working and it is growing as riders find the resort. In fact, many riders
have been coming for the entire five years that it’s been open. And the
resort continues to add amenities each year.
“In addition to the resort, we are also developing home sites for riders as investments and retirement,” the Powells say. “That portion of our
community is called Thunder Mountain Motorcycle Community. It currently has three owners of 15-18 home sites.” All the homes will be a
minimum of 1,000 square feet and have at least two bedrooms and beautiful mountain views.”
“If you are a rider, I would encourage you to visit Ironhorse and see
for yourself what our resort is all about,” the Powells add.
For more information and continuing updates on the resort, visit
www.ironhorsenc.com.
in Hawaii?’ Well, I am very happy to say that now you can rent them
from my company. We have excellent route sheets available free to our
customers.”
“Please make your reservations early so we can ensure a beautiful
GL1800 will be available for you and your friends,” Kahn says.
To reserve your Gold Wing, call Wing Tours Hawaii at (808) 3416651 or (808) 545-3132. Ask about the company’s guided tours, which
Kahn says are available at reasonable rates. All bikes are CB-ready with
helmets and headsets (sizes L and XL). You are also welcome to bring
your own helmet if you prefer. Pick up and delivery available from
Waikiki, Aloha Tower Harbor and Honolulu Airport.
“Please let us know what you would like to eat, see, etc., and we will
provide you, your family, and friends with the best GL1800s and the best
scenery imaginable,” Kahn says. “We look forward to your visit.”
The company’s rates and details are posted on its website at
www.wingtourshawaii.com. Just click the button for “rate information”.
WINLOW PRODUCTS’ FUNKY
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ALASKA’S THOMPSON’S EAGLE’S CLAW MOTORCYCLE PARK
Thompson’s Eagle’s Claw Motorcycle Park is Alaska’s first “campground” catering to the motorcycling community, say the Park’s owners.
“We are located in Tok, just 95 miles from the Yukon Border, three-quarters of a mile from the junction of the Alaska Highway and the Tok Cutoff,” they say.
The camp offers primitive sites, wall tent with cots, teepee with cots,
cabin with wood deck bunks and a bunk house. You can work on your
motorcycle in the workshop, cook and wash up at the cleaning station,
and relax in the steam house after a hard day’s ride.
“But the best part,” the owners say, “is that you are with other motorcyclists sharing your story around the campfire.”
For more information, visit www.thompsonseaglesclaw.com.
HAWAII’S WING TOURS HAWAII
“We now have five GL1800s, so bring your riding buddies with ya!
Alooooooooha!” says Gary Kahn, owner of Wing Tours Hawaii.
He continues, “I have been riding Gold Wings in Hawaii since 1983
and, through the years, I have been asked, ‘Where can I rent a Gold Wing
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“Talking around a campfire is a timeless camping pastime, and one
of your local stores has just the item to add a new twist to this family
favorite—Funky Colored Flames,” says Winlow Products™.
The product is an easy-to-use packet of food grade crystals that you
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B y To n y C e f a l u • G W R R A # 1 6 5 3 4 8 • N e w O r l e a n s , L o u i s i a n a
O
n a cool spring day while
driving to work, I noticed
this sand-colored Gold
Wing on the lawn in my neighborhood. It had a “For Sale” sign on the
windshield.
I continued down the street,
wondering if I should turn around. I
had always wanted a Gold Wing;
however, I thought my actually getting one would be closer in time to
when I would retire. But I had also
noticed that it was an older bike,
and I have always been interested in
older bikes. That one really caught
my eye so, needless to say, I turned around and
went back to see it.
The bike was just as I expected, and it was
still in good shape. Now, here is where it gets
interesting. I had not owned a bike before,
much less a Gold Wing, and I had never ridden
a Gold Wing. I’d been on smaller bikes, but
never a bike this big. After talking with the
owner, it was time to give the Wing a test ride,
and I was not really sure I wanted to do that
with the little experience I had. So, I did the
best thing I could think of—I phoned a friend
(Wow, sounds like an episode of “Who Wants
to be a Millionaire?”, doesn’t it?). I figured my
friend could take the bike for a test ride since
he has owned many Gold Wings over the
years.
Well, the rest is history.The bike rode fine
but needed work. I also asked the gentleman
why he was selling it. He told me he couldn’t
handle it anymore. Then again, he was in his
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eighties, about five-foot-five, and weighed only
about a hundred and forty pounds. Anyway, I
was glad he wanted to sell it; I really felt I was
buying a nice bike. Though the bike needed
work, I really wanted to complete this rebuild.
So on April 3, 2002, I purchased the 1987
Gold Wing Interstate GL1200 from him. The
bike had only 14,300 original miles on it and
had been garage kept by the previous owner.
The seller showed me records that indicated
the bike had been well serviced over the years.
The original paint did have some wear on it
because of the sun, but this had caused fading
only on one side of the trunk. Also, the clear
coat had worn through over the years of this
bike not being used.
The Type of Riding I Enjoy
After taking a riding course, I now enjoy
riding as much as I thought I would. I have
taken many day rides and even enjoyed some
overnight rides, too.
Some of my most memorable
rides have been through the Smoky
Mountains National Park. On a trip,
in October of 2005, to North
Carolina and Tennessee, I was able
to ride the more famous roads in
the Smokies and make those memories happen for me again. I was also
able to ride many of Tennessee’s and
North Carolina’s more scenic roads,
such as The Tail of the Dragon, Blue
Ridge Parkway and Cades Cove.
Plus, I had the chance to travel to
Natchez, Mississippi, to do some hiking and biking on the Natchez Trace.The Trace
is one of those places that the foliage can
make you believe you are anywhere in the
United States!
Complication Restoration
After my purchase in 2002, I started the
long road to restoring the bike. The older
parts are getting harder and harder to find. My
local dealer doesn’t have many GL1200 parts,
so parts are few and far between. Some parts
even Honda stopped making, so you have to
look for these parts on the Internet.
EBay has helped me find many of the parts
that the local dealer could not get from
Honda. Plus, through eBay, I have been able to
find and add many parts to the bike to give it
a little flare. I have added some chrome to the
engine, but yet I’m trying to keep from overdoing it. I have also changed almost all of the
lights to LEDs on the bike to help give a little
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relief to the alternator.
In October of 2008, I noticed that my voltmeter was only showing 10 volts, so I looked
into this further only to find out that the stator had quit working. I went to my local dealer for them to change the stator (by the way, I
feel Honda had a bad design in replacing the
stator on the GL1000, GL1100 and GL1200.
The motor has to be removed to complete
this job).With that being said, though, the bike
had only 25,000 miles on it so I knew it was
the age of the bike, not mileage on the bike. I
figured that since the motor had to be pulled
out, I would take advantage of this. So I had
them replace not only the stator but also
change the timing belts, the water pump, ther-
mostat, all the motor seals, voltage regulator,
all the fluids, and the front tire and all brakes.
Since that work has been done, I feel more
confident now that the bike runs cooler. The
voltage is up around 14 volts, and I feel the bike
is roadworthy.
I Enjoy Bike Shows
Since 1975, I have enjoyed showing cars and
trucks. And I have enjoyed traveling to some
of these shows in other states as well. So, in
2004, I decided that since I had started my
restoration on the bike I would start entering
the bike in shows just to see how it would do
against other vintage bikes.
The shows I have really enjoyed are the
In Praise of Older Bikes
By Ivan Armstrong • GWRRA #113247 • Richmond, BC , Canada
I
bought my first bike—a 1956 BSA Gold
Flash 650—back in 1969 while living in
England. It was attached to an ugly sidecar, but fate stepped in—as I was haggling
with the owner—when someone showed up
who wanted to buy only the sidecar.We split
the 25 pound asking price 15/10, and I drove
the bike home!
It was a cantankerous machine that leaked
oil everywhere, but it was all mine!
When I later emigrated to Canada, I was
bike-free for a few years until I purchased a
$200 Honda Passport as a “take-along” bike
on our RV. It was a great little bike, but it wasn’t long before I got “cc-itis” (might have had
something to do with crawling uphill in the
rain, two-up!). So I replaced the Honda with
an SR250 Yamaha, followed with a 1981 Honda
CMT 400 (we’re getting there, stay with me!)
Then one day, I saw it—a mint 1982
GL1100 Interstate, and my first Gold Wing!
Over the next few years, I lavished love on
April 2009
that bike, treating it to a full radio system and
lots of “safety chrome”. My wife loved riding
with me, but a trip from Vancouver, BC, to
Billings, Montana, for a Wing Ding convinced
her that we needed a more comfortable bike.
Enter the 1988 GL1500!
The 1500 proved to be extremely comfortable and reliable (well, it is a Honda!). But
then along came the GL1800, and everyone
seemed to be moving up. (Now, are you still
with me?...Remember, the title of this story is
“In Praise of Older Bikes”.)
Well, strange things were about to happen: It seemed that as I was getting older, my
legs were getting shorter and the bike
seemed to be getting heavier. In addition, the
onset of arthritis didn’t seem to help my situation! What was I to do? I was already
hooked on Wings, on GWRRA, and on riding.
That’s when the answer came to me in
the form of an advertisement for a 1979
GL1000. I knew that they were smaller and
Gold Wing District Rallies: Tennessee,
Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, just to
name a few. I also enjoy meeting people who
have the same interest that I do and seeing the
way in which they take care of their bikes. One
thing I have noticed is that the vintage bikes
really do get the most attention, and the people always have a story about the old bikes that
they own.
These are the things that keep me coming
back for more with classic Wings. Oh yeah, and
did I mention that my bike is very competitive
and is doing well against other GL1200s? For
more photos of my bike, visit http://members.cox.net/goldwingrider/index.htm.
Happy riding!
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lighter, and the idea of a “naked bike”
appealed to me.
Let me tell you, it was love at first sight.
When I threw my leg over that 1000 and
my feet were flat on the ground, I knew that
I had found the perfect bike for me! (A little later, however, I did come down to earth
a bit when I discovered that the tires were
age-cracked, the paint was ruined by brake
fluid, and the carbs needed rebuilding.)
But two years, and a modest cash outlay, have transformed “Old Blue” into a
thing of beauty! The new Candy Blue paint
just sparkles in the sun, the exhaust note
gets envious looks from 1500/1800 owners, and there are always admirers around
at every rest stop.
Yes, maybe it isn’t quite as comfortable
as the newer Wings…or quite as fast off
the mark. But it sure is fun to ride! And
there are other things that I love about the
bike as well:The swing-down side covers to
get to the electronics and cooling system
(eat your heart out those of you who own
the newer models!); the ease of access to
the drivetrain, brakes, plugs, etc; and the
look of amazement on people’s faces when
they find out it is 29 years old, just to name
a few.
Recently, I received my collector plate
for the bike which now lowers my annual
insurance fee from $900 to $180. And,
because I am retired, the “don’t drive to
work/school” restriction doesn’t apply to
me. I am now in the enviable position of
owning a bike that will only appreciate in
value and that has cost me less than my
friends pay in taxes when they buy their
new rides!
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating
that you all sell your new bikes and buy one
like mine (after all, then I wouldn’t stand
out in the crowd!). But if—for physical,
financial, or some other reasons—you want
an older bike, I say “Go for it!” Who knows,
you, too, may soon be testifying in praise of
older bikes!
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Te c h n i c a l Q u e s t i o n s a n d A n s w e r s a b o u t G o l d W i n g s a n d Va l k y r i e s
Answers to the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided by
Stu Oltman, Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor. Please submit your technical questions
about Gold Wings or Valkyries by e-mail to workbench@gwrra.org or by mail to
“Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include
your full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.
A Testimony to Your Recent Article
Stu, I treasure each issue of Wing World and
have a lot of interest in your tech articles.
I had a GL1200 and lost a stator. On repairing it, I noticed that the connectors for the stator and the starter solenoid were both discolored and overheated. I called the supplier and
asked if he recommended these connectors be
eliminated and the wires soldered. He stated
that it would be a good idea, so that’s what I
did. After getting the bike back on the road,
everything worked fine.
I later sold that bike and, three days later,
saw an ad for another GL1200 for sale at a
great price, so I bought it. I found that the stator had been replaced some time previous. On
inspection of the wiring, I found that the same
connectors were in the same condition. When I
returned from a ride, I felt the connectors and
they were hot to the touch. I then went about
the same soldering repairs.
This is testimony to your article “The Price
of Ignorance” (February 2009, page 46). I
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couldn’t believe that a supposedly “reputable”
motorcycle shop would replace the stator and
not clean up or replace the fouled connectors.
I read all of your tech articles, whether they
relate to a 1200 or any other model, because
the principles usually apply across the board.
Thanks for all the useful information you
supply!
George Shaw
GWRRA #266963
McLean, Texas
George, I’m always happy to hear of someone benefitting from having filed my blathering in Mother Nature’s hard drive. It’s funny
how our brains seem to have an auto-retrieve
function. I’m sure you realize that the heat you
felt in those connectors was impending doom
for the stator. The insulation on the stator
windings was rather thin, and it couldn’t hold
back the more than 100 volts AC that could
develop on the stator wires should one of those
connectors become non-conductive due to heat
damage. The phases of the stator would then
short together, rendering it useless. In your
case, the price (to you) of someone else’s
ignorance could have been a burned out stator had you not caught it in time.
Congratulations. But don’t assume the work
had been done by a shop. It could just as well
have been done by the previous owner with
help from the usual assistants—My Buddy,
and a case of beer.
Stu
Honda Warranty
Hi Stu, I own a 2001 Gold Wing with about
33,000 miles on it. I bought it new, and this
last summer, the speedometer started sticking
really bad. I could come to a stop at a traffic
light and it would still be registering 60 mph.
A few taps on the cover would bounce it back
to zero.
Then I got to thinking that if I am not
watching it closely, I could be getting speeding
tickets due to the sticky speedo. I checked with
Hayden Honda in Kendallville, Indiana, where
they talked to the factory rep and he said the
bike is out of warranty. It seldom if ever stuck
before this last summer, and now I guess
Honda is going to stick me with it.
Any way to lubricate anything that might
help? I don’t want to get stuck with a speeding
ticket, too.
Robert Hutchinson
GWRRA #164057
Angola, Indiana
Wing World
Hi Robert, This issue was addressed by
Honda Service Bulletin GL1800 #8 dated
December, 2001. A speedometer replacement
was performed under the normal (or extended)
warranty only on those bikes exhibiting the
problem. The cause is warping of the instrument face due to extended exposure to direct
sunlight. I don’t know why your bike took so
long to exhibit the symptom. But if it’s out of
warranty, then nobody is sticking you with anything, in my opinion. Stuff happens. The bike is
seven years old. Perhaps your dealer could
apply for a “good will” replacement. This is
when a good relationship with a dealer can
come in handy.
Stu
Question on Recall on 2002 Gold Wing
I just bought a 2002 Gold Wing last May. I
was not aware of any recalls on the bike. I love
this bike. I went to the local Honda dealer and
made sure I am the registered owner with
Honda. I have also gone online and registered
on the Honda site.
The local Honda shop was less than helpful.
I was told that the bike did have a recall, but I
have heard nothing else from them. I read the
article in Wing World (December 2008, “News
Briefs”, page 26), and my vin # does not look
to match any of the numbers. But I was not
sure what “(*) Denotes check Digit” meant.
My vin # is 1HFSC470————- [Ed.
Note: Deleted for sake of privacy]. Can you
get me in contact with someone who can help
me? Can you also tell me how to check for
recalls from a source I can trust?
Thank you.
Mike Weidman
GWRRA #301208
Marshall, Texas
2009 Models & Colors Available
Mike, I suggest that you contact your dealer again. And this time, ask them to be more
specific. Your bike’s VIN number falls in the
range addressed by Honda Service Bulletin
GL1800/A #17 dated February, 2005 (Frame
Weld Safety Recall), so it should be on the website you visited. That Safety Recall is in effect
until all affected units have been repaired,
regardless of the date of purchase. Though
repaired/inspected units supposedly had their
VIN plates stamped in the lower right corner
when the work was accomplished, many actually weren’t. Your dealer can check with
Honda to find what, if any, recalls or service
bulletins have been addressed on your particular bike. If your dealer’s response isn’t satisfactory, contact Honda Customer Assistance at
the phone number listed in the back of your
owners manual.
Stu
April 2009
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“Workbench” Question
Hello Mr. Stu Oltman. I just happened on
the GWRRA website and am not sure if your
email still works but thought I would go for a
long shot here.
I have a ’92 Gold Wing 1500 Interstate. I
had a CB tech wire up a hand mike for me to
the bike and, after a few tries of soldering, it
did work. but only when I am at a stop. As
soon as I put it in gear, the radio will not make
a sound or transmit. Though it still shows
power, it just will not do anything. Same thing
when I use a headset.
I do not know much about bikes but wanted to know if you might be able to help me.
The Honda shop had no answers to help me
fix this.
Via email, Terry Russell
Carthage, Missouri
Terry, assuming everything worked normally before installation of the hand mike, it
sounds by your description as though the CB
tech somehow attached the mike to a wire
associated with the neutral light. Naturally, I
have no way of knowing the location or quality of your connections. The microphone wires
on your ’92 Interstate come from the
clock/radio unit. They are the white wire
w/shield, and the blue wire which is attached
to the shield. In the pigtail for the driver’s helmet, the wires will be the white and black ones,
the black being attached to the white wire’s
shield.
Stu
Draining the Antifreeze
There has been a lot of discussion about
draining the antifreeze from our Wings. I think
that using a wet vac would ensure the complete removal of any antifreeze in the system.
Then use the UView Airlift to replace it with
new antifreeze. What are your thoughts on this
idea?
I am learning a lot reading your
“Workbench”. Keep up the great advice/work.
Ralph Van Dorsten
GWRRA #264357
Beamsville, Ontario, Canada
Ralph, the errant coolant is trapped in the
large hoses. The UView gets it out by collapsing the hoses, which causes the trapped
coolant to be forced into the cylinder heads.
When the drain plug is opened again, additional coolant will run out. Unless you’re able
to pull a fairly deep vacuum with the wet vac,
I doubt it would accomplish much.
Stu
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Article on Steering Bearings
Stu, I’ve read “Workbench” letters in Wing
World regarding steering bearings replacement on Wings.
In regard to that, I put new tires on my
Gold Wing and have developed a front-end
wobble. The dealership where I purchased my
tires is telling me that it is the steering bearings.
Thanks for any suggestions you can give
me.
Harold R. Bell
GWRRA #73438
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Harold, if you had no problem with the old
tires but developed a problem when the new
tires were installed, why would you think the
problem was caused by the bearings?
Generally, new tires eliminate the problem,
which is often caused by irregular wear on
used tires. My hunch is that one or both of
your new tires are either not properly balanced or mounted to the rim, or that the rims
aren’t properly mounted to the motorcycle.
Stu
demanding brisk acceleration from low road
speeds in the higher gears, even if it doesn’t
produce those symptoms, puts unnecessary
strain on the aforementioned items and
increases fuel consumption. However, component wear and fuel economy aren’t the only
considerations. If you’re satisfied with your
bike’s performance using your techniques,
consider what might be the case should you
find yourself in a situation requiring rapid
acceleration to avoid being hit by another
vehicle. For instance, if you were riding in 5th
gear at 35 mph and needed to bolt quickly out
of another vehicle’s path, you’d likely find
acceleration inadequate, even at full throttle.
Being in 3rd or even 4th gear in the same situation would increase your chances of escape
considerably, because the engine’s mechanical
advantage over the rear wheel would be
greater, and the engine would be producing
more torque and horsepower at higher rpm.
Stu
Brakes on 1992 Interstate
Stu, I have a concern about the left
front/rear brakes on my Wing. They seemed a
little soft so I had the Honda dealer drain,
flush, refill and bleed the brakes. It didn’t seem
to improve very much. I had them recheck it
again, and they said they were okay.
The problem is that I have to push the pedal
quite a ways before I get any braking action,
and even then it’s not very good. They said
that’s normal, even the 1800s are that way.
Bike Damage from “Lugging”?
Stu, as many have said before me, I enjoy
reading your column each month. I don’t
always understand it, but the details and information are very interesting and very readable.
My wife and I own a 2008 GL1800
Champion trike as well as an ’05 Kawasaki
VN1600 Nomad. In recent months, you have
mentioned different types of damage (evident
to an experienced mechanic, I presume) that
you attribute to “lugging” the engine unnecessarily or improperly.
I’ve ridden bikes for many years and, in
both my 4-wheel standard shift vehicles and
my bikes, I usually let the vehicle run in as
high a gear and lowest engine speed that
sounds comfortable for the conditions. I avoid
bucking and shuddering, but if the vehicle will
comfortably accelerate from the present
speed, I figure it’s okay.
Maybe I’m wrong, based on some of your
comments. Can you please elaborate on what
you call “lugging” and help us avoid damage
to either of our bikes?
Andrew Smith
GWRRA #254317
Lebanon, Tennessee
Andy, bucking and shuddering are symptoms of extreme lugging and can damage
engine and driveline components. But failing
to downshift when climbing extreme grades or
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With the brakes the way they are, I have to
use the right front brake too much and we
know what happens then. I replaced all the
brake pads before I took it to them. I cleaned
and checked the calipers also, and they were
okay. I feel uneasy riding the bike with the
brakes the way they are. Any suggestions on
what I can do to remedy the situation?
I enjoy your column and made some repairs
from advice you’ve given others. Thanks.
Via email, Don Ball
John, my hunch is that your carburetors
require service. The symptom you describe
indicates that fuel is percolating into the
intake manifold after shutdown and flooding
the engine. If I’m correct, you’ll find that
cranking the engine with the throttle wide open
will quickly clear the flooding and start the
engine. This problem can be caused by contamination or wear of the fuel inlet needles
and seats.
Stu
Don, my first suggestion would be to visit a
different Honda dealer—one who doesn’t think
mushy, inadequate brakes are normal. While
it’s possible your system could still contain air,
it’s just as possible that the rubber brake lines
need replacement or that the rear master
cylinder is in need of service.
Stu
Trouble Starting After Three Days
Rear Brakes on GL1800
Stu, I have a 2004 GL1800 that I bought
new, and I have a very frustrating problem
with the rear brake when applying the rear
brake at parking lot speeds or slowly coming
to a stop while not applying much pressure to
the pedal. The rear brakes chatter audibly and
shake the whole bike (worse in hot weather).
This is very annoying and embarrassing.
The brakes started this before I added new
pads. I would really appreciate it if you could
give me some insight on how to fix this problem!
Bill Edwards
GWRRA #215439
Hayden, Alabama
Bill, I’ve heard this same complaint from
quite a few GL1800 owners, including the
owner of a bike I worked on last month.
Though I haven’t determined what the root
cause is for certain, after installing new rear
pads, I bled his entire brake system manually
(pump and hold method), and the symptom
disappeared.
Stu
Hi Stu, I have a 1996 1500 Wing with
119,400 miles on it (triked in 2002). The
longer it sits, the harder it starts. If it sits one
day, it starts good. If it sits three days, it starts
harder. If it sits seven or more days, it’s a bear.
At first, I thought I was flooding it with
gas, too much choke. Not so. Then I held it on
full choke until it started. I gave it four or more
tries.
I went to the local Honda shop, and they
suggested I twist the throttle once, then full
choke. It helped quite a bit. But any other
advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Paul J. Ostema
GWRRA #244614
Wyoming, Michigan
Paul, from your description of the problem
worsening as the time between starts increases, my long-distance diagnosis would be a
low voltage problem caused by a weak battery.
A sulfated battery could easily self-discharge
enough after seven days to be incapable of firing the ignition while also operating the starting motor. Charge the battery thoroughly, and
my hunch is you’ll see improved starting performance, at least temporarily. If the condition
quickly returns, have your charging output
tested along with the battery condition, and
replace the battery if testing indicates it’s on
its last legs.
Stu
GPS Data Base
1985 Gold Wing Aspencade 1200
Occasionally after running for at least 30
minutes and turned off for at least 10 minutes,
my Wing will not start. The starter runs but
there’s no ignition. After 20 to 30 minutes, she
starts right up.
I have replaced the battery and still have
this problem (occasionally means one out of
eight restarts). The bike has 32K miles on it.
John Burks
GWRRA #116900
Tacoma, Washington
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Stu, I read your column every month and
really enjoy it. The “Workbench” letter from
Mr. Chrestensen of Minnesota on the GPS data
base (January 2009, pages 36-37) was of special interest to me.
I purchased a new Wing in October of
2008. It has the GPS and, wouldn’t you know,
the data base is May 2006. The bike was manufactured in August of 2008, so it wasn’t an
old bike from stock.
I was very disappointed with the year-anda-half old data base, so I decided to do some
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checking. I went to the Honda website and they
offer to sell you a new chip for $199.
Unfortunately though, they don’t tell you the
date on the chip. I went to a local Honda dealer (where I had bought the bike), and they
spent a couple hours on the phone with various
people at Honda with no luck. They basically
said “So sad, too bad”.
I can’t seem to find out what the latest revision date is. Do you know? It seems to me
Honda could do better on this. Also, it rubs me
the wrong way to spend $200 on an update on
a brand new machine.
Larry McNurlin
GWRRA #155675
Cumberland, Wisconsin
Hi Larry, I’ve received at least a dozen letters on this issue, so let’s get the word out. Go
to www.garmin.com/goldwing. You’ll find
instructions there for purchasing and
installing your new data card. I personally
spoke to a Garmin tech rep and was assured
that the software is the 2008 version—the latest version available. As for your bike arriving
with outdated software, I’m afraid that’s an
issue best taken up with Honda’s Customer
Assistance folks.
Stu
GL1800 Fluids
Stu, I have begun the process of doing the
servicing on my 2006 Wing that I have had for
30 months and have had serviced every 4K at
the local shop for 72K. I have a few questions
pertaining to the replacement of fluids, for
example brake, clutch and coolant. I have the
service manual and am aware of the intervals
that Honda lists.
My question is: What is reasonable for the
clutch and brake fluids, as these systems are
closed and, if maintained by periodic checks,
there should be no moisture in the lines? (A
note here is that my bike does not sit for any
extended periods, and it is kept in a climatecontrolled area not exposed to the elements
except when on the road.)
A fellow biker I know just recently went
down on his bike, and he is famous for the
absolute total lack of servicing of his 2003
1100 Shadow Sabre. As a favor to him, we
serviced the bike and were fully aware that
none of the fluids had been changed since the
purchase date in early 2004 (except the oil, and
this only twice to my knowledge in 32K).
The point here, besides that Honda motorcycles are tougher than lighter knots, is that the
brake, clutch and antifreeze looked as good as
the fluids that have been drained from my
April 2009
Wing on a regular basis.
I read on antifreeze containers that the
expected life and protection of the fluid is five
years and 150K. The clutch and brake fluids,
well I don’t know, except that what I saw from
the abused bike showed me that there may be a
longer interval on the fluid changes on a bike
that is well-maintained.
I do not plan to, nor do I intend to, join the
ranks of the happy-go-lucky idiots that just put
gas in their bikes and ride. What I am truly
interested in is what is best for my bike. What
is safe, what really makes sense in these service areas, as I do ride a fair amount, and what
is cost-effective at my riding patterns?
Thanks.
Bob DuBose
GWRRA #239050
Hayneville, Alabama
Bob, by my definition, a bike that is well
maintained is one on which recommended
service intervals have been observed - with a
few exceptions. But brake and clutch fluids
aren’t among those exceptions. So by my definition, extended brake and clutch fluid intervals and “well maintained” are mutually
exclusive. One shouldn’t judge these fluids by
how they look. With the exception of DOT 5,
brake fluids absorb moisture. The extent of
moisture contamination can only be determined with special equipment, not by eyeballing. Even if it doesn’t corrode brake system
components, moisture lowers the fluid’s boiling
point and could create brake fade under some
conditions. Regardless of what fluid you use, I
recommend sticking with the 2 year/24,000
mile interval. And please note - this is NOT a
de facto recommendation to use DOT 5 in your
Wing. Antifreeze/coolant is a subject of much
recent discussion, because the number of formulations available have increased. It seems
every manufacturer has designated a different
formulation. The coolant that came in your
Gold Wing had a 2 year/24,000 mile change
interval. Newer formulations of Organic Acid
Technology (OAT) and hybrids (HOAT) have
longer recommended service intervals.
Genuine Honda Long Life Type 2 is good for 5
years/60,000 miles, while various brands of
the Dexcool formulation recommend replacement at 5 years/150,000 miles. While most of
the OAT or HOAT coolants don’t contain silicates, some also don’t contain other elements
that Honda includes in their coolant for rapid
protection and recoating of exposed metals.
Because I’m neither a metallurgist nor a
chemist, I’m taking the safe approach and recommending the Honda Long Life coolant to
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for their Gold Wings.
Stu
Overheating and Wheel Wobble
Hi Stu. Here’s a little information for the
Gold Wings overheating.
I own a 2006 Gold Wing with 30,000 miles
on it. Last year I started to have overheating
problems so, in the winter, I changed the
antifreeze in it and tested the bike in my
garage. It seemed to be okay. I went on a trip
and, halfway through the trip, the problem
came back (I put 3,000 miles on this trip).
When I got back, I test the coolant sensor.
It was on the borderline of being out of specs.
I took the bike to the dealer, and he agreed that
it was the problem and changed the sensor.
After he put the bike back together, it did the
same thing (overheated). He called Honda and
said they told him to look for a loose ground
strap under the gas tank. It fixed the problem.
In addition, I had a wheel wobble from day
one and everyone told me that I had to live
with it. I kept on telling everyone that the tires
were not right. Finally, after my third set, it
doesn’t wobble. I own two VTX 1800s and a
Gold Wing, and the VTXs don’t wobble. The
Gold Wing also has a problem with it jumping
out of gear.
I paid more for this bike than my car, and
all I want is that the dealers do there job and
fix the bike without the lame excuses I hear
every time I ask them about a problem with
the bike.
By the way, a co-worker owns a 2003 Gold
Wing and he never experienced a wobble until
he put on a new set of tires.
Ray Rankin
GWRRA #270433
Saint Charles, Illinois
Ray, we’ve seen a few problems with the
GL1800’s temperature gauge caused by a
loose connection at G1—the main ground
point under the fuel tank. Yours surprises me,
because the connection was likely never
removed. We’d expect more of this trouble from
bikes that had undergone the frame weld campaign. By the way, there’s a classic symptom
involved with this issue—the temp gauge reading rising when either the brakes are applied
or the high beams are switched on. The wobbling at low speeds (with hands off the bars)
can be caused by many things. If it’s tire/wheel
related, look to improper tire balance, incorrect mounting of tire to wheel, or improper
mounting of the wheel to the motorcycle.
Stu
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Stu, I am at the end of my rope, so to speak.
I have worked for the past three weeks on a
1997 GL1500 that has a problem. The bike
starts and runs for about 10 seconds then dies.
I have listed below things that I have tried to
correct the problem, but with no luck.
1. Carburetors disassembled and cleaned
thoroughly per Honda Service Manual.
2. Checked fuel pump and filter for proper
flow.
3. Replaced a vacuum hose behind left carburetor.
4. Checked all other vacuum hoses within
reach.
5. Removed carburetor boots, inspected,
and cleaned.
6. Checked air filter for cleanliness.
I have tried partially covering the left carburetor throttle body. This allows the bike to
run until I uncover it. Immediately the bike
stops running. I have sprayed starting fluid
under the intake manifold. The rpms increase
about 5-800 rpms, then quits.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Mike Abercrombie
GWRRA #95438
Seneca, South Carolina
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Mike, from your description of the symptom and the way it reacts to covering the carb
or spraying fluid underneath, I’d suspect a
badly split rubber connector between the carb
and intake manifold.
Stu
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Stu, I have a 2006 Wing and I am not able
to reset the trip odometer while the engine is
running. The only time it will reset is when the
key is turned on with the engine off.
I bought this bike used in July of 2008, so I
don’t know how long this has been going on. I
have had this to a local Honda dealer; they
couldn’t figure out the problem and called their
support center. They told me they fixed it but,
after I got home, I tried it and it still doesn’t
work with the engine running.
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GWRRA #133340
Gainesville, Florida
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out? If so, try holding the trip button down a
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might be causing your problem, unless it has
something to do with electrical interference
from the ignition system or alternator.
Stu
Compu-Fire Alternator
Hi Stu, it’s been awhile, so I doubt if you
would remember me. I live in Wickenburg,
Arizona, and this has been some time back.
I have a blue ’96 1500 Aspencade Gold
Wing. You and I had discussed changing the
original equipment alternator to the Compu-
Fire alternator because of what the original
alternator was like. Anyway, I have finally
done it and some questions have come up from
other parties.
Here goes: The opinion I have been getting
is the voltmeter (which I had put into the system and is digital) should read about 14 when
running. They wired the meter so it is registering all the time, even when the bike is shut off.
I’m going to try to relate to you the cycle of
what goes on when it’s running. I’d like to have
your opinion since you have experienced a lot
of these.
I’ll start with the bike having set at least
overnight. In this situation, before the bike is
started for the first time, the meter registers
12.4 to 12.5. When the ignition switch is
turned on, it drops down into the 11s. Initial
start-up, the meter goes to 14.4 (this is about
1500 rpm or so). After a bit, it will drop back
to about 14.2 to 14.0. Then, when I ride maybe
6 or 8 miles, it will be down to 13.8 or 13.9,
sometimes 14.0. So far, it seems to stay 13.7
to 13.9 or thereabouts. So far, on a sustained
run, it seems to run in the high 13s (not 14 like
people think it should).
The opinions I’m getting are that it should
be about 14.0 or 14.1. I thought what I was
seeing was the reg. in the alternator was
allowing an initial top off charge when first
started and, as the battery built up the charge,
would back off and the reading would drop
down and stabilize so there wouldn’t be an
overcharge.
The battery I have in it is new; it is a
Decca. It was put in about two months before
the new alternator. (I was having a battery
problem but couldn’t do both at that time. I’m
being told it meets or exceeds the Compu-Fire
battery.)
Back to the cycle of events. Also, I might
mention that when the brake is applied, front
or back, there is a voltage drop of about 0.5 on
the meter. During normal operation, the meter
drops to about 13.0 or high 12s at idle. Then,
after the bike is shut off for a minute or so, it
seems to settle to about 12.7. Then, overnight,
it’s 12.4 or 12.5. It sat for a few days when it
was raining, and 12.4 was the lowest it ever
got.
Well Stu, hope there is enough here to give
you an idea of what’s going on. The above
readings I listed seem to be about the same all
the time. The only experiences I have had with
metered alternator systems on cars have had
the idiot lights. I had a couple of pickups that
had gauges, but they weren’t digital, they were
the regular needle type.
Let me know what you think. Thanks a lot
for your time.
Ron Watkins
GWRRA #278494
Wickenburg, Arizona
Ron, your Deka battery should be reading
at least 12.8 volts first thing in the morning
before starting the engine—higher is better.
One of those batteries in prime condition and
fully charged will read 12.9 or 13 volts.
Readings of 12.4 or 12.5 indicate the battery
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is either undercharged or sulfated, but that’s
assuming that your voltmeter is both accurate
and attached directly to the battery terminals.
A liquid crystal display meter can be attached
directly to the battery with little effect. But if
your meter is of the LED variety (red lighted
numbers), it could be responsible for the lower
voltage readings in the morning. Most CompuFire alternators I’ve experienced will keep the
system voltage at 14.2 volts or higher at idle,
even with the brakes applied, unless you have
a considerable amount of aftermarket electrical equipment running (fog lamps, heated
clothing, accessory driving lamps, etc). The
internal regulator is temperature compensated, so the voltage will drop slightly as the
alternator heats up due to contact with the
crankcase. But it shouldn’t drop below 13.9
volts during normal operation, even at idle.
Readings in the high 12s indicate that the battery is not being charged above “breakeven.”
Things to do—first, have your electrical system checked for parasitic current draw (key-off
current drain). Next, have the battery tested. It
could well have been damaged due to undercharging during those two months with the old
alternator. If the battery proves out okay, have
your charging system tested. Stop into Garage
Day either January 24th or February 21st, and
I’d be happy to perform those tests for you.
Stu
Engine Control Modular Unit
Dear Stu, I have a 1999 SEC 1500 Gold
Wing. About three months ago, it stopped running (it was getting no spark).
I took it to a local Honda dealer. They
installed a pulse generator; this then started the
bike. A week later, I took it out and there was
no problem starting. I rode about 40 miles,
shut it off, went to restart it, and nothing. It
acted as if there was no spark again.
I took it back to the dealer, and they
checked it out and stated it now was the engine
control unit. I told them to replace it. They then
tried to order the part but, lo and behold, they
no longer make this part. So I ordered a part
from a salvage yard.
Now they say this part does not work. They
have no other bike to put my part in to make
sure it is this engine unit. This has been going
on since last October. Can you tell me what we
could be looking for, and do you think it is the
unit? Everyone I talk to says they have never
heard of one going.
P.S. - Do you know if anybody makes this
part?
Ronald Donaghy
GWRRA #218232
Sumterville, Florida
Ronald, I obviously can’t see or test your
bike from here, so anything I’d suggest to you
would be only a guess. But guessing sounds
like what your dealer is doing, and he CAN see
and test the bike. I doubt there was anything
wrong with your pulse generator, and I’m
almost positive there’s nothing wrong with
your engine control unit—neither your original nor the salvage yard item. The problem
isn’t with the ECU, that’s why the replacement
“didn’t work.” My only suggestion is to take
the bike to a different dealer. They need to confirm the root cause of the problem by some
means other than throwing new parts at it.
Stu
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from trained educators. Submissions for this department are accepted primarily from GWRRA Rider Educators or Rider Education Staff.These submissions should
be original works that cite official informational sources.
When Two Seconds are Not Enough
By Candy & Charlie Brown • TX-H Acting Chapter Educators
A
subject that will almost always prompt a lively and opinionated
discussion is proper following distance.
The Texas Department of Transportation’s Traffic Code [Paragraph
545.062 sub Paragraph (a)] states that: “An operator shall, if following
another vehicle, maintain an assured clear distance between the two
vehicles so that, considering the speed of the vehicles, traffic, and the
conditions of the highway, the operator can safely stop without colliding with the preceding vehicle or veering into another vehicle, object,
or person on or near the highway.”
The most popular interpretation of this law is the “twosecond rule” minimum following distance, adopted by the
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and other
regulatory and advisory agencies. And the shortest
quoted stopping distance from 30 mph is 75 feet, but
how many of us can accurately judge 75 feet while
riding a motorcycle and at different speeds? I know
I can’t.That’s where the two-second rule comes into
play; it automatically adjusts one’s following distance
for differentials in speed.
Let’s take a look at the two-second rule to see if it
is sufficient for motorcyclists. First of all, it is helpful to
remember that the “rule” is not really a rule at all. Rather,
it is a guideline based on:
1. An attentive driver/rider
2. Good road conditions
AND
3. A properly operating vehicle
Guidelines often require several conditions, and the two-second
“rule” is no exception. If any of the preceding conditions are missing,
then two seconds is NOT enough for adequate stopping distance.
For instance, if a road surface is wet (hence, not “good road conditions”), traction is reduced and stopping distance becomes greater.
Likewise, if a vehicle operator is daydreaming and/or otherwise distracted, then the first condition has not been met, reaction time is
increased, and two seconds are again not enough.
In regard to this, I found the following calculations interesting.They
are based on the following assumptions:The average driver has a reaction time of .5 seconds, and a properly operating motorcycle can attain
a .9g braking force.
Therefore, in 15-mph variable at constant speed:
At 30 mph:
- In 2 seconds you will travel 88 feet
- Your stopping and reaction distance will be 55.4 feet
- Your margin for error will be 32.6 feet
- Your impact speed will be N/A
At 45 mph:
- In 2 seconds you will travel 132 feet
- Your stopping and reaction distance will be 108 feet
- Your margin for error will be 23.8 feet
- Your impact speed will be N/A
At 60 mph:
- In 2 seconds you will travel 176 feet
- Your stopping and reaction distance will be 178 feet
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- Your margin for error will be -2 feet
- Your impact speed will be 0.6 mph
At 75mph:
- In 2 seconds you will travel 220 feet
- Your stopping and reaction distance will be 264 feet
- Your margin for error will be -43.9 feet
- Your impact speed will be 12.5 mph
NOTE: Average reaction time for a typical driver/rider is actually
slightly longer than 0.5 sec (about 0.7 seconds) and considerably
longer for someone who is tired, bored or distracted. If you feel
the least bit bored or tired, you should open up the gap much
more.That’s because—even if you are highly alert—the twosecond rule must already be stretched at 60 mph.
Therefore, if you are distracted in any way, the two-second
rule would not apply at even some slower speeds.
The figures in RED represent what would happen if the vehicle in front of you were to hit a brick
wall. Of course that would be very rare; however,
my experience has been that, in a collision of vehicles
in front of you, parts can come off those vehicles and
create the same type of obstacle. Also, vehicles can
enter and cross a formation perpendicular to your path,
thus creating the same effect as a vehicle in front of you hitting
a brick wall. These are real scenarios, and both have happened to me.
That’s why it is so important that we practice obstacle avoidance and
emergency braking so that we get it right when it is imperative that we
do so while on the road.
It is also important to take note of the two-second rule while group
riding. Most of the time, we are in traffic at fairly slow speed, so twosecond following distance is sufficient. But at highway speeds in light
traffic, we should extend our group riding following distance and still
maintain group integrity. (If at highway speeds and in heavy traffic, the
Road Captain should consider breaking the group up into individual
elements of two or increasing following distance and sacrificing group
integrity for safety.)
The two-second rule is listed by most studies and organizations,
including the Hurt Report, National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, GWRRA, and others as
the accepted guideline for group riding. In addition, and when riding in
different tracks, a one-second separation is taught as a minimum for
vehicles in different tracks. (Since trikes cannot confine their presence
to a track, but instead occupy the entire lane, one-second separation
should NOT be maintained when following a trike. Since it is not always
practical to place trikes in the back of a formation, Road Captains
should consider breaking the formation up into smaller elements when
trikes are included on a group ride.)
In conclusion: Two seconds is the minimum following distance that
we should be behind vehicles in the same track but should be increased
when necessary.Also, always ride your own ride based on your abilities
and not simply on published guidelines. Practice obstacle avoidance and
emergency braking on a regular basis; maintain your concentration and
alertness at all times; scan ahead for possible obstacles while maintaining your focus on the vehicle in front; and make sure your motorcycle
is in good operating condition at all times.
Last, but not least, don’t forget that you are likely most at risk on
roadways that you drive repetitively!
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By Harry & Joan Dollarhide • Assistant Region H Directors of Newalla, Oklahoma
e hope you enjoy the unique riding experience Region H of
GWRRA has to offer. Following
is a listing of just some of the special places
that you might want to visit on your trip to,
or returning from, Wing Ding 31 in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, this July.
W
LOUISIANA: If traveling from the southeast,
another great Louisiana destination is St.
Francisville, where you may tour or spend the
night in an authentic antebellum home. This
quaint, historic town along the bluffs of the
Mississippi River, lies on US-61, about 30
miles north of Baton Rouge. Known for its
scenic beauty and historic landmarks, St.
Francisville has a wonderful choice of bedand-breakfast accommodations, beautiful
country drives, and select dining. Seven his-
Springfield to go on into Tulsa. A great place
to eat lunch is the Cliff House Inn (a very popular stop for bikers), just south of Jasper.
(Photo by Dennis Adams; courtesy of www.byways.org)
ARKANSAS: If traveling from the south, the
Arkansas Hot Springs area offers several
things to make your trip more enjoyable
(www.hotsprings.org).
*Ride State Hwy 7 north to Russellville, then
TEXAS: If traveling from the west on I-40,
pick up I-40 west. You then have the decision
don’t miss Palo Duro Canyon, (www.paloduroof going into Oklahoma on I-40 or taking the
canyon.com), a 60-mile-long and 800“Pig Trail” when you get to Ozark.
foot-deep canyon carved out of the Texas
*Another great ride out of Hot Springs is
High Plains. It’s near Amarillo, home of
Hwy 270 to Rich Mountain and Queen
the Free 72-ounce Steak (www.bigtexWilhelmina State Park (a great place for
an.com).
lunch at the lodge). Leave the State Park,
head west into Oklahoma and pick up
OKLAHOMA: If traveling from the
Scenic 1 at Big Cedar. This is one of the
southwest, don’t miss Oklahoma’s
best rides in Eastern Oklahoma!
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge,
*A great stop is the Crater of Diamonds
home of large native grazing animals
in Murfreesboro, located about 60 miles
such as American Bison, Rocky
southwest of Hot Springs. It’s the only
Mountain elk, and White-tailed deer.
public diamond mine in the world and
Texas longhorn cattle also share the
offers you a one-of-a-kind adventure—
Refuge rangelands as a cultural and histhe opportunity to hunt for real diatorical legacy species (www.fws.gov/
monds and to keep any you find
The Talimena Scenic Drive, located in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
southwest/refuges/oklahoma/wichita(www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com).
mountains).
toric homes within a 15-minute ride offer daily
NOTE: Arkansas offers some of the finest
OKLAHOMA: If traveling from the south, tours (www.where2guide.com/TouristTrail/
riding in Region H. Be sure to take advantage
enjoy Turner Falls at the I-35 and Hwy 77 junc- subplantations.html).
of it. And if you can’t get enough of our mountion. Nestled in the Arbuckle Mountains of
tain roads while traveling to or from Wing
Oklahoma lies a natural treasure; the Turner ARKANSAS: If traveling from the east on IDing 31, be sure to visit us each year for our
Falls area has been described as one of the 40, take Exit 35 at Ozark and travel north on
Arizona District Rally (this year held in May in
three (included with the Grand Canyon and the State Hwy 23 “The Pig Trail” to Eureka
Rogers, Arkansas).
Black Hills of South Dakota) geological win- Springs. Departing Eureka Springs, take Hwy
dows into our past. Many springs from the 62 to Gateway, pick up Hwy 37 north into
KANSAS: Kansas is still “home on the range”
mountains form Honey Creek, which cascades Missouri, then take I-44 just east of Joplin,
to the American bison, which can be viewed up
down a seventy-seven-foot fall to a natural Missouri, for a straight shot into Tulsa. And if
close at two of the state’s wildlife refuges and
swimming pool—making it the largest water- you are in the Ozark area for lunch, stop at
also from along the highways in Western
fall in Oklahoma (www.turnerfallspark.com).
Rivertowne BBQ, which serves up some of the Kansas and the Flint Hills (in East Central
best bar-b-que in Arkansas. While passing Kansas, with several million acres of undulatLOUISIANA: If traveling from the southeast, through Eureka Springs, you can also enjoy a
ing, virtually treeless prairie; the largest segmake a short detour off I-10 south to Slidell to few hours in the downtown area. It’s a
ment of true tallgrass prairie remaining in the
take a journey into the swamplands of Victorian secret hidden amid the rolling Ozark
U.S.). In addition, the Smoky Hills are rugged
Louisiana. One of the best is the famed Honey Mountains (www.eurekasprings.org/).
limestone hills in central Kansas and the
Island Swamp. You can enjoy wildlife—
including alligators, red wolves, and deer— ARKANSAS: If traveling from the east on I- Gypsum Hills, in south central Kansas, provide
from the comfort of a tour boat. Many species 40, ride Hwy 7 north out of Russellville, a panorama of buttes and mesas
of exotic birds also make their homes in the Arkansas. This great ride through the moun- (www.kansas.gov/index.php).
If traveling from the north on I-135, visit
swamp, and you may even glimpse an active tains takes you into Harrison, where you can
bald eagle nest dating back to 1910. The island pick up Hwy 65 north into Missouri. A stop in Lindsborg, a Swedish-American community in
has become one of the best-known swamps Branson for the evening—and one of its the heart of Kansas, for a unique shopping and
because of the real, or imagined, presence of a shows—would be a great way to finish out the dining experience (www.lindsborg.org/comcreature similar to “Bigfoot” (www.honeyis- day (www.branson.com). The next morning, munity_info.html).
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16-year-old got his first motorcycle and couldn’t stop daydreaming about hitting the open
road. Of course his father led him through several parking lot practices and rode with him on the
street, but he also wanted him to attend a few
GWRRA Chapter meetings.
Great, the kid thought. If I’m really lucky, my first
big ride will be to Dairy Queen!
The next Sunday, the boy road with his father to
the meeting and, sure enough, after breakfast and
some pointers from the Rider Educator, he heard it
announced that they’d now head out for ice cream.
Whoopee! the boy snickered to himself, Five whole
blocks to DQ! But instead of turning left out of the
parking lot, the leader turned right. Soon blocks
turned into miles, and the miles led into the nearby
hills. Without a CB, the boy dutifully followed along
into more and more sharp turns.Though nervous, he
remembered his father’s training and simply took the
turns slowly. Still, by the time they reached the summit, he was visibly shaken.
“Are you alright?” his father asked.
“Yes,” the boy replied. “But where’s the ice
cream up here?”
“Nowhere,” the father said. “Why do you ask?”
“Well,” the boy admitted. “all I really heard the
guy say today was that we were heading out for
some twisties.”
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Sometimes you just want to ride to nowhere.
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By Jay Peterson • GWRRA #192827 • Eureka, California
Leaving our driveway in Eureka, California, on the 24th of August in 2007, my wife, Gail, and I headed for Vancouver Island.
With Gail behind me on our bike, I was sure that we would see clear skies for our entire ride. In fact, the blue skies we rode
under all the way up the coast on Highway 101 seemed to indicate that we surely had hit a period of high pressures and clear
skies for our entire vacation.This was not to be…during this ride, we would certainly fine-tune our wet weather camping skills.
But it was a wonderful trip nonetheless.
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e left home almost twenty minutes
earlier than our projected departure time of noon. Gail had taken
her Monday morning nap, as usual, after working all night at the hospital. Meanwhile, I finished packing and checking out our gear for
the long ride to Vancouver Island. I did my
usual safety check on the bike, hooked up the
Kwik Kamp, then moved the whole affair out
to the street.We were ready to go!
Gail awakened a little earlier than planned
so, after a couple cups of coffee, we finished up
packing and got ready to hit the road. We
headed north on Highway 101 toward
Crescent City and the Oregon border and
continued on up the coast as far as Yachats,
where we spent our first night out in a motel.
Yachats is about two hundred and fifty miles
north of Eureka, which was a long day for us.
This motel had a nice indoor pool, but I was
so tired that all I wanted to do was prepare
dinner and hit the sack.
The room had a kitchenette and ample
cookware, which made it easy for me to cook
our dinner and our breakfast the next morning.
Oregon to Washington
The following morning, I prepared our
usual travel breakfast of one-eyed jacks and
strong coffee and we were ready for our second day of travel.
Our second day out was sunny and warm
Gail and me at Washington Pass in
the North Cascades Mountains.
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The Battery Point Light in Crescent City, California.
and, as many of you know, riding on 101 up the
Oregon coast with clear skies can take your
breath away. We stopped at a fruit stand just
south of Tillamook, where we purchased some
fruits and veggies. I walked into the greenhouse attached to the front store area and
took it all in. I felt so at home there with the
hanging geraniums, fuchsias, begonias, and
other plants. My first love in this life is gardening and horticulture. And I had always entertained the idea of owning my own roadside
nursery business. I was also looking forward to
the great gardens that we planned on visiting
this vacation.
Back on the road, we soon passed by the
Air Museum where I had taken my biplane ride
last year. I told Gail I needed to get in another
ride this year, but she didn’t seem too enthusiastic. I guess once was enough!
By the time we arrived in Aberdeen,
Washington, we were getting tired; the horrible bed at the motel in Yachats had taken its
toll on both of us, and we were looking forward to an early stop and a good night’s rest.
We stopped for fuel then headed out
Highway 12, which is a shortcut across the
Olympic Peninsula to Olympia.There, our plan
was to pick up Highway 101 north to Port
Townsend and catch the ferry to Whidbey
Island. But Gail’s patience was dwindling, and I
soon realized I needed to find an RV park or
state park soon. However, I’d been over
Highway 12 several times over the years, and I
didn’t remember seeing many places to camp.
So as soon as I spotted a sign telling of a
nearby state park campground, I made the lefthand turn and we were on our way to a most
fortitudinous adventure.The next mileage sign
stated that we still had ten miles to go just to
get to the park. But we held our course and
arrived at Shafer State Park, an old lumber
camp donated by the Shafer family to the state
of Washington for a park. Some of the park
buildings are left over from the old days. For
instance, the “park store” is part of the old
kitchen area and pay booth. You can still see
where the employees picked up their checks
through a slot in the wall. There are six sites
there with electric hook-ups, and we were
lucky enough to get one.
The cool bite of fall was in the air, and we
both wanted a warm bed that evening. I set up
our little space heater and unpacked our
sleeping bags then headed for a hot shower at
the bathhouse.The bathhouses were left over
from the old days, too. They were made of
river rock and reflect the pragmatism of an era
Gold Beach Harbor in Oregon State.
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nal. There, I prepared a tasty dinner and then
we hit the sack, setting the alarm for 5 a.m.
Washington Pass from Highway 20.
Deception Pass in northwest Washington State.
of capitalism that seems to be dying.The day of
the company town has passed; I think the last
company town in California was Scotia and it,
too, is now going by the wayside.
Washington State
The next morning we were greeted again
with clear skies. I cooked up some bacon to go
with our one-eyed jacks while Gail studied the
road map and found that we could take a significant shortcut from our present location to
Shelton via some back roads.
The back roads, in fact, turned out to go
through vast tree farms. We cruised along at
about forty to fifty miles per hour through
wide open areas where the big timber trees
had been harvested back in the early ’50s.We
could also see that some plantings were third
growth trees waiting to be used in a few more
decades, most likely for pulp.
April 2009
We arrived at Shelton then turned left to
start our journey up Highway 101 along the
Hood Canal toward Port Townsend. We
stopped for a Café mocha at Quilcene, a
delightful small town on the edge of Quilcene
Bay. Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay are located
at the far northern end of the Hood Canal.
The Hood Canal, in general, and these two
bays, in particular, provide some of Washington
State’s finest oysters. Unfortunately, we didn’t
have time to indulge my love of oysters. So, finishing our mochas, we mounted the Wing and
headed north for Port Townsend.
Our ride over to Whidbey Island on the
Keystone Ferry would be the first of many
ferry rides we would take on this journey.
After departing the ferry, we caught Highway
20 then headed for Oak Harbor.
We spent the night at an RV park only a
few minutes ride from Anacortes ferry termi-
Washington to British Columbia
That morning, it was time to get up and
head for the ferry all too soon, and we arrived
at the ferry just in time. We were an hour
early, and the loading lines were filling up fast.
We were ushered to the front of the line,
being that motorcycles (even with a trailer)
are loaded first.
The fog was thick that morning; we waited
for the signal to load then proceeded onto
the deck. I had told Gail many times in the last
few years about how beautiful the ferry ride is
from Anacortes to Sidney on Vancouver
Island. But it seemed with the thick fog that
day we would be missing all the great scenery.
The ferry captain placed ferry personnel at
the front of the boat to keep an eye on our
path as we left the dock. I guess they were
watching for smaller craft that might be in our
way. The vigil went on for about half-an-hour
before the fog started to break and the profiles of islands in the distance appeared. With
no wind, flat calm waters, and bright sunlight,
we cruised on our way to Sidney.
We kept an eye out for Orcas and other
whales, and spotted dolphins, seals, and many
sea birds but no whales.As we passed Spieden
Island, Gail spotted what appeared to be deer
grazing on its treeless southern exposure.We
thought that we saw two sizes of animals
feeding on the barren slopes. Later, we
learned that Spieden Island is privately owned
and is home to Mouflon sheep from Corsica
and Sika deer from Asia.Years ago, this island
was host to big game hunters. There’s a private airport on the island, along with a hotel.
The Sika deer are an endangered species. I
remembered seeing Sika deer on our San
Diego Zoo trip we had taken a few years earlier. We later learned that those deer had
come from this very island.
We arrived at Sidney about twenty minutes late, probably because of the fog. Sidney
is such a beautiful place, especially on a sunny
day. We rushed to the lower deck, mounted
the Wing and headed out Route 17 toward
Victoria to catch Highway 17, which would
take us through Victoria. We stopped a few
times to take in the views of Cowichan Bay
and the many islands and inlets that are so
typical of the coasts of Vancouver Island.
The sun was still with us, but as we headed father north toward Nanaimo, I could see
clouds forming on the mountains to the west.
I knew that this summer had been unusually
wet and had told Gail that we had better be
prepared for rain that evening.
We continued north on Highway 1, finally
stopping in the Comox area to look for an RV
park or campground.The skies where getting
grayer as we continued to look for a place to
stay, and we headed back out to Courtney and
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Highway 19A then headed north. We finally
saw a sign for a RV park called Bates Beach.
More British Columbia
It was Labor Day weekend, and we weren’t
sure that we could find any place with vacancies. As it turned out, we could spend two
nights at Bates Beach then we would
have to move on. Bates Beach turned
out to be an interesting place; it has
been a fishing camp for a long time, I
would guess even back to the days of
native habitation.
The weather continued to threaten us with rain as we set up camp,
and our plan was to stay in this area
around Campbell River for a few
days and explore the roads out to
the West Coast. So the next morning, we headed out toward Campbell
River where we would take Route
28 out to Gold River.
We passed by Buttle Lake, which
we would follow for many miles. Like
so many lakes on Vancouver Island,
Buttle Lake is very long and narrow.
After crossing a bridge where the lake narrowed down to just a few hundred feet wide,
we headed on toward Gold River.
Our next stop was at Strathcona Westmin Provincial Park roadside rest.
Strathcona Park is the oldest of British
Columbia’s parks, encompassing more than
two hundred and ten thousand hectares. We
arrived at Gold River then continued on
Route 28 on down to Muchalat Inlet. Like the
fjords of Norway, Muchalat Inlet is a long, narrow inlet that opens to the Pacific Ocean on
Vancouver Island’s scenic West Coast.And like
Norway, fishing is a prominent activity.
The Gold River flows into Muchalat Inlet,
and we saw the remains of what was a huge
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lumber mill, which was still being dismantled.
With the ever-present threat of rain, we
turned around and headed back to Gold River,
stopping at a restaurant that had outdoor
seating and a beautiful view of Gold River.We
had just finished eating when the raindrops
started to fall.
The ferry in Port Townsend, Washington.
We left Gold River and headed back
toward Campbell River, and we were just
ahead of the rain all the way back to camp.We
arrived back at our camp only to find that the
rain had subsided. But the cool gray skies continued.
British Columbia Again
The next day turned out to be cloudy with
sunny interludes. After a wonderful breakfast
of pan-fried potatoes, toast, and eggs, we set
out to tour Kitty Coleman Gardens. Kitty
Coleman Gardens is located on the East Side
of Vancouver Island, not too far from our camp
at Bates Beach. We arrived there and took in
the arts fair, with its many booths. Some
booths had First Nation art, and many others
had the works of local non-native artisans.
Gail and I had taken in the annual garden
show at San Francisco’s Cow Palace the previous spring. While there, we discovered Doug
Walker’s whimsical garden sculptures. Doug’s
sculptures are animated, powered by a water
pump that brings the whole creation
to life. He uses old discarded spittoons, trumpets, trombones, and
other brass and copper junk to make
his artwork. The “fountains” have a
wonderful water sound, which adds a
nice touch to garden ambience. It
wasn’t long before we found our man
with his hydrokinetic garden sculptures in action.
Doug remembered us from the
show in San Francisco. He first
offered to take us to his home and let
us pick the pieces we would like in
our creation, but Gail decided that
she liked one of his present creations.
We purchased it and arranged to
have it shipped home.Then we headed back to our camp at Bates Beach
and, upon our arrival, raindrops again were
threatening.
The gray skies seemed like they would
never go away, and we shared a campfire that
evening with a young Canadian family. But as
soon as a few drops of rain started to fall, we
headed for bed.We hoped that we would find
a place to stay the next day at Miracle Beach.
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(Part 2 of “Our Wet—But Wonderful—
Trip North” will appear in next month’s
issue. By the way, if you think Jay & Gail’s
photos are nice in Part 1, just wait until
next issue!)
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Rain Gear Advice
from Members and
Additional Options
Last fall, a Member wrote in to ask for advice about rain gear (including a question about
preventing rain suit pant legs from melting). Many of you were kind enough to answer his
request; however, not all of your advice could be published at the time.
ell, since it’s that time of year
again—“April showers bring May
flowers” and all—we’ve gone
back through the files to try to resurrect as
many of those advice letters as possible.
Also, we’ve done some research to find
additional rain gear options for you to
explore.
Perhaps the single best piece of advice we
can offer when choosing which price point of
rain gear is best for you (and/or which to
bring along for your specific ride) is for you to
consider: The length of the rides you usually
take and the types of weather conditions you
most-often expect to encounter.
For example, if you do not expect to travel very far and do not expect to encounter
extreme weather conditions, less expensive
rain gear will likely suffice. If you expect to
often ride up to an hour but, again, do not
expect to find yourself riding in severe weather conditions, a rain suit of up to $100 or
more may be sufficient.
However, if you’re like many GWRRA
Members—who love to do a lot of long-distance motorcycle traveling and, therefore,
possibly encounter at least some extreme
weather conditions—you can expect to purchase, and pack, a more-expensive rain suit.
Two key points to remember about that rain
suit are that it should be made of an impermeable fabric, like some nylon, yet still have a
layer or two of breathable material—such as
some microfiber fabrics or Gore-Tex® provide.This combination will help keep the outside rain out and the “inside rain”—your
body’s perspiration—at bay.
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Rain Gear Advice
from Members:
Frogg Toggs
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I have used and highly recommend Frogg
Toggs. These come in a variety of colors and
sizes. They are very lightweight and pack in a
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carry tote (about the size of a loaf of bread).
They will/should satisfy both men and women.
I purchased my wife’s and my Frogg Toggs at
a motorcycle shop, but I believe you can find
them in most any sporting goods department
or golf pro shop.
In addition to being lightweight, they are
easy to put on and take off and serve one’s
needs in both wet and cold conditions. I often
just wear the jacket during cooler weather to
block the wind.
As a testimonial, I recently suggested to a
husband and wife—who are riders and friends
of mine who were about to take a trip of
6,000-plus miles from Florida to Utah— to get
a pair for their travels on a Honda trike. The
first thing the husband did when he got back
was to email me and thank me for the suggestion.They encountered rain, cold, and heat, and
the “Rain Toggs” served them well.
Ben Burnham
GWRRA #286498
Leesburg, Florida
I’ve been a touring motorcyclist for 30
years, and far and away the best quality rain
gear I have ever owned is Frogg Toggs.
Find them at www.froggtoggs.com.
John Wisse
GWRRA #137111
Columbus, Ohio
FirstGear
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I’m Terry Huffman, the Assistant District
Director of Oregon (in 2008). My wife and I
ride year-round and have tried all kinds of rain
pants. My best choice now is FirstGear HT
Overpants 2.0. I wear mine almost all the time!
They have some soft armor built in and a
removable winter liner. I have had them over
a year, and they still look and perform like
brand new. Check them out at www.firstgearusa.com.
Terry Huffman
GWRRA #215999
Hillsboro, Oregon
Aerostitch and BMW
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We live about as far north on the coast of
Washington State as one can possibly get, and
rain and cold are always probable here.
Try going to www.aerostitch.com and
check out their waterproof riding gear. It costs
a bit more, but we love ours. Also, if you have
a BMW shop within riding distance, those
shops usually have some good rain gear in
stock.
For melting of the legs on rain pants, you
may want to look into some of the “heat barrier” tapes sold by Aerostitch and most auto
and cycle shops and use that to help keep pant
legs intact.
Paul & Barbara Ingram
GWRRA #291870
Ferndale, Washington
Harley-Davidson
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Since most Harleys have exposed pipes,
almost all Harley-Davidson branded rain gear
has protective panels on their rain suit pants.
Sandy Allison
GWRRA #102938-01
Transfer, Pennsylvania
Having been a Harley touring rider for
years, I would suggest checking out several
Harley dealers. Regardless of what Gold
Wingers may or may not think about Harleys,
the dealerships usually have good riding gear
and clothing.
Some dealerships have more than others,
but they all have their catalogs, and ordering
and shipping is usually 10 days or less. Some of
their items are seasonal.
Get with a clerk in one of the dealerships
who knows what he or she is doing, and they
will be able to find what you need. Most
Harleys (except touring bikes) have exposed
pipes, so most of their clothing and rain gear
have the protected legs.
Gary Cotten
GWRRA #264337
Phoenix, Arizona
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Homemade Solution
to Melted Pant Legs
▼
Although I ride a GL1500 trike, I also ride
with a ladies group that has had the same
problem with their rain gear (being too close
to the exhaust pipes and having one or both
pant legs melt).
After several different sets, we decided to
try something a little different. We took an
ironing board cover and cut out leg patches.
We then sewed the leg patches to the legs
(where the rain gear had previously kept melting).
It has worked great, and now we don’t
have to keep stopping so that some riders can
keep putting on more/new rain gear. In fact,
many of my fellow riders have now gotten
decorative covers and have done it to all of
their rain gear, especially those riders who
have to worry about hot pipes.
Adele Barnett
GWRRA Life Member #88236-01
Denham Springs, Louisiana
Some of the rainwear vendors at motorcycle events sell panels of heat-resistant fabric
for attachment to the pant legs of your
favorite gear.
These panels could be sewn on, then the
stitches sealed with seam sealer from a camping store. An easier approach may be to use
fabric glue instead of sewing. It’s designed for
washable garments, so it should be just fine in
the rain. It’s generally available at crafts stores
and probably in the fabric/sewing section of
the local discount store.
For heat-resistant fabric, you can also use
an ironing board cover. Just cut out panels of
whatever size you need.
Jon Cheney
GWRRA #156572
Kernersville, North Carolina
You’ve probably already gotten advice
about this, but I have seen where someone
used an ironing board cover on the lower part
of their Frogg Toggs. They sewed the cover
around the bottom of the pant legs.
Since they have gray Frogg Toggs, it
matched pretty well!
Randy Greninger
GWRRA #172014
Miami, Oklahoma
Another Point of View
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I’ve tried Frogg Toggs and some stuff from
Gander Mountain but still get wet in the seat
of the pants!
David Raila
GWRRA #158206
Plainfield, Illinois
April 2009
Tips About
Motorcycle Rain Gear:
• Less expensive rain gear is sometimes
made of PVC. Though adequate to protect against moisture, PVC can tend to be
bulky on the body after it stops raining.
• Rain gear with closable vents are a good
option when one rides in and out of rain.
• Pack rain gear where you can get to it
quickly and easily.
• When using a full-face or modular helmet
in the rain, remember to close the air
vents and to also crack open the visor a
bit (to help prevent fogging).
• Keep a clear helmet visor and/or clear
glasses on hand at all times while riding.
• Especially bright colors for rain suits
make sense because they make you more
visible to other motorists during driving
conditions when visibility is less than
optimal.
• For added protection from rainwater
creeping in, look for rain gear with Velcroclosing storm flaps zip-up wrist cuffs and
pants cuffs.
• Neoprene gloves afford a good grip in
rain. Plus, they keep your hands dry and
warm.
• For sake of convenience, female riders
may want to consider two-piece rain
suits.
(Sources: www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/
RainSuits.html and Wing World, April 2007
issue.)
Before You Ride—
Rain Gear Checklist:
✔ Rain suit
✔ A belt to keep rain suit from flapping
(if applicable)
✔ Soft gaiter to keep moisture off neck
✔ Full-face or modular helmet (if applicable)
✔ Clear eyeglasses and/or face shield
(if applicable)
✔ Waterproof gloves
✔ Water-resistant, calf-high boots with
storm flap
✔ Waterproof protection tote to keep
rain suit dry inside before it is donned
✔ Lightweight piece of large plastic under
which to don rain suit in severe conditions when shelter is not readily available
✔ Anti-fog spray and/or cloth
✔ Necessary amount of moisture-wicking
towels and (if applicable) protective
seat cover
✔ Several large Ziploc bags
✔ Extra pair of socks—just in case
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s Members mentioned, there are several rain suit manufacturers that are
so well-known that their names are
synonymous with well-crafted rain gear that
certainly warrants your consideration—
among them Frogg Toggs, FirstGear, and
Aerostitch. Their contact information is:
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Frogg Toggs — www.froggtoggs.com or
(800) 349-1835
FirstGear — www.firstgear-usa.com or
(866) 302-5676
Aerostitch — www.aerostitch.com or
(800) 222-1994
Another
Well-Known Rain Gear
Manufacturer to Check Out:
Tour Master
When it comes to rain gear,Tour Master is
probably best-known for its Elite Series II
one- and two-piece rain suits. One of the rain
suits’ most unique features is an Aqua-Barrier
under-the-helmet hood to eliminate seepage
in the collar area (see photo).The hood easily stows in a hidden collar pocket.
But Tour Master also carries many other
rain suits and products, including its valuepriced PVC Two-Piece Rain Suit and its
Deluxe Rain Boot Covers.
Aqua-Barrier
under-thehelmet hood
PVC Two-Piece
Rainsuit
• Snap collar
• Self-sealing
elastic cuff closure for a comfortable and
secure fit
• Full-length main
zipper with
double flap
snap to seal out
moisture
• Reflective sleeve
and back panels
for greater visibility
• Two main jacket
pockets and
one thigh pant
pocket with
snap closures
• Waterproof PVC shell
• Convenient storage pouch
• Back vents to help prevent moisture
buildup inside the suit
• Pant includes elastic waist band
• Available colors: Blk/Blk, Gry/Blk,Yel/Blk
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• Roll and tuck away hood
• Reflective graphics
• Comfort mesh liner
• Water resistant front pockets
• Imported
SIZE: S-3XL
MSRP: $105.00 - $115.00
For more information: www.kneedraggers.com
SIZE: XS-XXL
MSRP: $24.99
Deluxe Rain Boot Covers
• Heavy duty PVC-coated nylon
• Abrasion
resistant
500-denier
nylon reinforced toe
and heel
sections
• Elasticized
top cuff
helps seal
out moisture
• Designed to easily slip on or
off over boots
• Reflective Tour Master logos
increase visibility
SIZE: XS-XL
MSRP: $24.99
For more information: www.tourmaster.com
More Rain Gear
Manufacturers
to Check Out:
• Alpinestars
• Fieldsheer
• Marsee
• River Road
• Schampa
• Shift Racing
• Spidi
• Totes
• Vega
Some New Rain
Suits for 2009:
Another Recently
Introduced Rain Suit:
over leathers and other clothing
• Complete adjustable zipped under arm
ventilation system
• “Hi-Brite” reflective safety striping on
arms and legs
• 2 large outer pockets, with 1 zippered
large inner pocket
• Heavy-duty zippers with pull fobs for
use with or without gloves
• Self adjusting waist band
• Elasticized cuffs for snug and
comfortable fit
• Pants feature heat resistant panels on
legs to protect from quick contact
with pipes
• Large 20” zipper gussets with stirrups for
easy boot entry with adjustable cuffs
and waist
• 2 year “No Hassle” warranty
• Available in Black/Black, and
Charcoal/Black
SIZE: S-L
MSRP: $174.95
SIZE: XL & 2XL
MSRP: $179.95
SIZE: 3XL & 4XL
MSRP: $184.95
For more information: www.nelsonrigg.com
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Nelson-Rigg
When it comes to its rain suits, NelsonRigg is perhaps best-known for its AX-1 and
AX-1 MK III model two-piece rain suits, with
specs that include: PVC-coated polyester with
electronically heated sealed seams, exclusive
cooling vents under arms and on back allowing full ventilation while keeping you dry, jacket with heavy zipper and Velcro® storm flap,
elasticized cuffs, and highly visible reflective
striping both on jacket and pants for night riding.
But Nelson-Rigg recently released a brandnew rain suit for 2009, called the AR-400
Arctic 1-piece insulated suit.
AR-400 Arctic 1-piece insulated suit
• Made from a 100% wind/waterproof,
Trimax™ nylon/PVC
• Full nylon lining comfort when worn
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New for 2009, Icon Racing introduces its
PDX Mil Spec Street Rain Suits. Icon representatives say that the PDX was “birthed in
the rain-soaked laboratories of Portland,
Oregon” and “is our answer to Mother
Nature’s fury”.
New for 2009:
PDX Mil Spec Street Rain Suits
• Heavy duty nylon waterproof shell (ripstop waterproof shell is cut full to fit
over your normal riding gear)
• Premium waterproof zippers
Dowco, Inc.
Best-known for their power sports vehicle
covers and luggage, Dowco, Inc. also created a
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By Randy Powell • Contributing Writer • www.ride2up.com
Route 66 is undeniably the historical granddaddy of the pre-interstate two-lane highway. Called
“The Main Street of America” and the “Mother Road”, it has been immortalized worldwide in songs,
poems, newspapers, magazines, books, movies and even in its own TV series a few decades ago.
One of the many
nostalgic stops along
the way—Angel
Delgadillo’s gift
shop/tourist center in
Seligman, Arizona.
F
rom its commissioning in 1926
until its demise in 1984, when the
last section was bypassed with a
six-mile stretch of Interstate 40 around
Williams, Arizona, the road was beloved by
motor vehicle travelers nationwide. But
after its decommissioning in the mid-80s,
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Route 66 became even more revered by
old-timers.
That’s when some hot spots along its
original route were converted into retrostyled, eye-catching tourist attractions,
such as burger joints decorated with lifesized cardboard cutouts of James Dean and
Elvis standing next to a pink ’58 Edsel
convertible. Attractions like these lure old
and young alike to order lunch from a
teeny bopper with a blonde ponytail, clad
in a poodle-adorned felt skirt and white
bobby socks. And these are exactly the type
of scenes visible just west of Williams,
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A 1963 Rand McNalley map showing
Route 66 before I-40 was ever built.
(May copyright 1963 by Rand McNally,
reproduced with permission.)
Arizona, where a 100-mile section of the
original Route 66 stretches from near
Ashfork to the little town of Oatman.
My wife Susan and I have ridden this
road before, but we recently decided to take
a couple of days on our Gold Wing and
explore in depth the more interesting roadside attractions along this route. It was a
January ride with morning lows of 30
degrees F and high temps of 48 degrees, so
we had all our Alaska riding gear on.
Why not come along for the ride with us?
Ashfork to Seligman – 55 mph
As we exited I-40 five miles west of
Ashfork onto Old 66, we came upon the
first of several replica Burma-Shave signs
along the road. Local historical groups
have spent many dollars and hours to
replace these memory morsels. Now also
called the Crookton Road, this 19-mile
stretch into Seligman takes you over the
highest point on this road—a 5,700-foot
elevation pass.
Being January, and having just had a
snowstorm 10 days earlier, the road had ice
on it where a cliff shaded the asphalt, so we
had to ride very carefully. This section into
Seligman, bypassed by I-40 in 1978, does
not have any shoulders and presents a real
hazard if you want to stop and take pictures, so be careful.
Arriving in Seligman, our first stop was
the world-famous “Snow Cap” ice cream
stop, owned by the family of the late Juan
Delgadillo. Angel, Juan’s surviving brother,
probably knows more about Seligman (and
is very eager to share that knowledge with
you) than all the websites you can find on
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Our first stop, the
world-famous
“Snow Cap” ice
cream shop in
Seligman, Arizona.
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After taking a few pictures at the “Snow
Cap”, Susan and I stepped next door to
visit with Angel and listen to his intriguing
stories of the history of Seligman. We also
wanted to see his long-retired barber shop
equipment, located in the middle of his
current gift shop. For an excellent internet
summary of Seligman, visit www.doney.
net/aroundaz/route66/seligman.htm. This
website is an excellent resource for this
section of Route 66. Once you get to the
Seligman page, just scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “West” and,
page by page, you can read all the details
about every interesting spot on this trip.
We then headed through town and
passed Lilo’s restaurant, one of our favorite
spots for breakfast rides. Across the street
from Lilo’s is the uniquely named Roadkill
Café. We haven’t eaten there yet!
Seligman to Kingman – 65 mph
Continuing west, we were faced with
many open miles of two-lane and found
ourselves dodging swiftly moving tumbleweeds as they were carried across the road
by 25-mph winds. This section of Route 66
is in great condition and has been widened
with a nice shoulder.
We soon approached the Grand Canyon
Caverns, a roadside limestone cavern
which goes 21 stories underground. If you
have never gone through the cavern, it is
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Some Burma-Shave signs along Historic Route 66 that read: IF
DAISES ARE YOUR – FAVORITE FLOWER – KEEP PUSHING UP
– THOSE MILES PER HOUR – BURMA-SHAVE.
worth the time and money.
As we passed through Peach Springs,
we stopped for a cup of coffee and soup at
the new facility built by the Hualapai tribe
to host the many visitors who go into the
Havasupai Canyon to see Havasu Falls.
There is not much to see in Peach Springs,
as it is really the jumping off place for hikers and canyon visitors. There are also no
gas stations in the town, but you will find a
nice new one just seven miles west at
Truxton.
As you ride through Truxton and
Valentine, you’ll see that neither of these
towns has any special places to see. Still,
check out the interesting story of the town
of Valentine’s postmark and the murder of
the lady postmaster that occurred there
years ago (unfortunately, perpetrated by a
motorcycle rider). Read more at www.
doney.net/aroundaz/route66/valentine.htm.
The next photo opportunity for us as we
headed west was 25 miles before Kingman,
at the Hackberry General Store. The owner
of the store and the Corvette out front is
John Pritchard, who bought the partially
restored facility over 11 years ago. He
bought it from Bob Waldmire, who began
restoration of the place in the early 1990s.
John has continued to upgrade his collection of Route 66 memorabilia, including a
replica “repair garage” complete with an
old Ford flatbed truck. You definitely need
to spend some time here with your camera.
John says he starts the beautiful old
Corvette twice a day—once to put it in
front of the store in the morning and once
to put it away at night. Check out more
internet info at www.doney.net/aroundaz/
route66/hackberry.htm. The website calls
the Corvette a ’56, but John said it is a ’57.
It is not red, but a reddish orange.
Next, the ride into Kingman from
Hackberry is not a beautiful one through
the Valle Vista area. The wind and dust
usually blow across this valley and, for the
last 10 miles, it is basically just an industrial area. But Kingman does have some
very nice new motels and restaurants along
with the older Route 66 motels, some of
which have been restored to be more competitive with the newer units.
The section of Old 66 through Kingman
is named Andy Devine Avenue in memory
of the late actor who was born in Flagstaff
and raised in Kingman from the age of one.
(Only us old guys remember that name!)
The Hackberry General Store outside of Kingman, Arizona.
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About 20 miles west of Kingman, a
shot of Old 66 that looks east
toward Thimble Mountain.
Kingman to Oatman –
55 mph/45 mph/25 mph
Leaving Kingman, we continued on Old 66 past a cute little
diner called Mr. D’z, where we
stopped for a great lunch later in
the day. On the way out of town,
we passed several Route 66 museums. And just a few miles out of
town, there is a fenced collection
of nearly 100 un-restored cars—a
“must stop and look around with
camera in hand” opportunity.
Just south of Kingman, the old
highway passes under I-40 and
starts the very rough and narrow
section of Route 66, abandoned in 1953,
toward Oatman. It eventually leads you
down to I-40 at Topock, Arizona, near
Needles, California. The road has been left
in place on its original path in order to provide local access, and it has been lightly
maintained but never widened or rebuilt
for all these years. It is safe but dictates a
slower speed because of the rough surface
and numerous curves, none of which are
constant radius.
The first 11 miles are basically flat and
present the rider with some long views of
the high desert. The first real picture stop is
at the Cool Springs gift shop, with Thimble
Mountain in the background. There are no
cabins here, as the sign says, but the new
owner, Ned Leuchtner, is doing a nice job
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An old warning sign declares “WATER BAGS and
ICE” for sale before drivers hit 300 miles of desert.
of bringing the site back to life after many
years of abandonment.
A few miles past Cool Springs, you will
come upon a rundown area called Ed’s
Camp. Originally it was owned by Lowell
“Ed” Edgerton who operated the Kactus
Kafe, a Texaco station and campsite which
served travelers for years until the road was
bypassed in 1953. I’m sure this long-abandoned site has many stories, but they are
long forgotten as Mother Nature has taken
a toll on the fenced area. Ed died in 1978.
Just a short distance up the road is an
interesting little spot that you have to stop
and find. Headed uphill, 2.1 miles past
Ed’s Camp, ride slowly and look for a
sharp righthand curve where, directly in
front of your path (left side of the road),
you will see some rock steps
leading up the side of the mountain. There is a pull-out on the
left where two or three cars can
park. Hike up those steps, and
you will find a natural spring
coming out of the rock where
someone has built a stone catch
basin about six feet long, two feet
wide and two feet deep. It’s
called Shaffer Fish Bowl Springs.
No website I found could positively state where the name
“Shaffer” comes from, but a
friend told us about the springs
and we finally found it after
missing it the first time by. He had told us
it had goldfish in it one of the times he had
gone by it years ago. And when we got
there, sure enough it had about 20 twoinch-long goldfish in the little pond. I
assume some locals from Oatman must
come by once a year to restock the goldfish. Don’t miss this. But beware that there
are donkey dropping everywhere because
the wild burros come by for water.
The remaining curves up the Gold Hill
Grade to the top of the Sitgreaves Pass
present many photo opportunities (just be
sure to be careful where you pull off the
roadway there). In fact, as we topped the
pass and headed downhill toward Oatman,
Susan looked up and saw something moving on top of the rocks. We stopped and
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watched six desert Bighorn Sheep just
resting in the sunshine atop a rocky perch.
The one ram had five ewes for company,
and they were very content with their protected location 100 yards from the roadway.
Somewhere between there and Oatman,
we were told we could find an old pet
cemetery where locals have placed urns
with their pets’ remains. Because of time
constraints, we were unable to find it. But
maybe you will have more luck.
A few more miles, and just before noon,
we found ourselves in the middle of
Oatman (which, you’d never guess, is really only about 200 yards long). Six or more
wild burros were walking in the middle of
the road, just waiting for the tourists to
feed them. Burros have the right-of-way in
Oatman.
We had brought along some carrots for
the burros, so I asked Susan to get them
out of the cooler on the back of the bike.
When she started to undo the straps, the
burros came so close around her that it
scared her. Somehow they seemed to know
what she was trying to get out of the cooler. So I went over and pushed them away
and got the carrots and starting to throw
the pieces on the ground. You have to be
careful feeding these animals because they
can accidently bite you if you try to hand
feed them with a short carrot.
Afterward, as I walked toward the other
end of town, I saw someone in a motorcycle riding jacket and headed down to talk
to him. When I got there, I found a group
of riders from England. Over a dozen of
them had flown to Los Angeles, rented
machines, and had ridden down to San
Diego then across to Barstow and then
Oatman. They were on a 16-day “holiday”
and were planning to travel up to Laughlin,
Vegas, and multiple other stops on their
way to San Francisco, where they were
scheduled to leave the bikes and fly home.
What an experience! We swapped business
cards and took some group pictures. Then
we went to watch the noontime Old West
“shoot out” before Susan and I left town.
For more information on Oatman, visit
www.doney.net/aroundaz/route66/oat
man.htm.
Our trip ended with a direct ride back
home through Kingman and back to
Ashfork. (If you decide to take this ride,
you can also leave Oatman and ride 25
miles south on the rest of Old 66 to
Topock, which comes out right at I-40
where it crosses the Colorado River into
California.)
Conslusion
We did the 400 miles round trip from
Prescott in just two days. But I would recommend at least three days to give yourself
time to really take in all the sights. Spring
and fall are the best times to take this ride.
And if you come in from the west, you can
simply get off I-40 at Topock and ride the
reverse route.
If you decide to take this great little
ride, spend some time on the internet doing
research first. That way, you will know a
little bit more what to look for on your trip.
Just type in your favorite search engine
“Route 66 Arizona” or “Oatman Arizona”
and I’m sure you will be reading for five
hours before you visit all the websites listed. Also, go to YouTube and type in
“Oatman Arizona” and you will find some
great videos of the ride from Sitgreaves
Pass into Oatman, plus lots of videos with
the burros.
I hope you enjoyed this little journey
back in time with us on a portion of Historic
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Burros have the
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Oatman, Arizona!
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By Dennis Bible • GWRRA #142861 • Soldotna, Alaska
It seemed the only time we weren’t rolling into a left turn…was when we were rolling into a
right turn. There just weren’t any straight roads in these mountains; we were either climbing or
descending—always banking into a turn but seldom, if ever, running straight and level.
nd it was a hoot! And this is what riding in the Smoky Mountains of
Western North Carolina is like.
Now I’ve always prided myself on my sense
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of direction, but after our friend Ron took us
through a maze of small mountain towns, hollows, creek bottoms and ridge tops—turning
from one winding two-lane road to another—
I was lost!
As we continued riding, I would sometimes
recognize a fork in the road, a small gas station, or a roadside Boiled Peanut vendor. The
Our group at a Cherohala Skyway overlook.
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Riding along just one
of Western North
Carolina’s many twisty
mountain roads.
only problem was that we’d seem to be going
in the opposite direction from the last time I’d
seen them. All the twisting and turning of
switchback turns, plus the climbs and descents
through beautifully wooded mountains and valleys, got me totally turned around. I found
myself with “Biker Road Overload”! But that
was okay; I was fortunate enough to be riding
with folks thoroughly familiar with the area.
And, in situations like that, you can’t beat having that advantage.
The roads in these mountains are generally
two lanes, with excellent pavement and banked
turns. They are well-maintained and seem to
go everywhere—up hollows, down valleys,
around mountains, through woods and grottos, and parallel to winding clear water creeks,
streams and rivers.
In the valleys, and at almost every fork of a
stream or road, there are towns, hamlets,
country stores and roadhouses.Thus, there are
plenty of places to take a break, get a snack or
a good meal, or stay over at a “Biker Friendly”
motel.
And there’s plenty of history in them ’thar
mountains as well—from the stories of the
Cherokee Indians and their “Trail of Tears” to
modern-day celebrities like “Popcorn” Sutton,
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Ron and his sister,
Sharon, plan out a ride
at her and Mac’s cabin
in Maggie Valley, North
Carolina.
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the last of the old-time moonshiners and producer of the “original mountain dew”.
My wife Sue and I arrived in late October
from our home in Alaska to join our friends
Ron, Mac and Sharon at their beautiful and
rustic Smoky Mountain cabin in Maggie Valley,
North Carolina. It’s a short ride west of
Asheville and a stone’s throw from
Waynesville, North Carolina.
The woods were aglow with fall colors.
The mornings were crisp and the evenings
produced the famous “smoke” in the valleys
and hollows, for which this area is aptly
named. Our days were perfect for riding, with
temperatures in the 60s and 70s F.
Mac and Sharon live in Columbia, South
Carolina, but love to ride their Harleys in the
Smokies; hence, the need for their cabin in
Maggie Valley. Sharon is Ron’s sister, and
though Ron lives and rides in Alaska, he keeps
a Valkyrie at her house there for riding in the
spring and fall months (while the rest of us
Alaskans can only dream of ice-free roads!).
Ron guided us out for a day ride on the
Cherohala Skyway, which transcends the
Cherokee and Nantahala National Forest,
stretching from Robbinsville, North Carolina,
to Tellico Plains, Tennessee. We picked up the
“East End of the Skyway” outside of
Robbinsville and quickly climbed to over 5,000
feet as the two-lane road worked its way
along the ridge tops.
There are plenty of turnouts along this 36mile route for enjoying the scenery or simply
for taking a break. At several of these
turnouts, you can see across vast, wooded valleys bordered by a background of undulating
mountain skylines that fade into the purpleblue, smoky horizon.
As we would climb and descend repeatedly through the 4,000- to 5,000-foot elevations,
I couldn’t help but notice pairs of 20-foot-high
poles, topped with six-foot cross arms, spaced
along the sides of the road every half mile or
so. We were told these are “Flying Squirrel
launch pads”. Apparently, the squirrels climb
the poles, leap off the cross arm, and glide to
the other side of the road. [I’m taking Ron’s
word on this (and I’m also watching him real
close), as we never did see a squirrel actually
perform this aerobatic feat off one.]
As we neared the west end of the Skyway,
we descended into the Tellico River Valley on
our way into Tellico Plains, Tennessee. The
Tellico River is renowned for its trout fishing
and challenging white water, which is enjoyed
by kayakers and canoeists alike.
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(Left to right) Mac, Dennis,
and Ron at a sign for the
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tains, and he guided us on daily rides through
scenic towns and twisting roads known only
to locals like him. On these rides, Mac would
stop at overlooks and waysides to tell us of
historic events that had taken place there. He
also has detailed knowledge of the best ice
cream shops (Soda Pop’s in Bryson City,
North Carolina, being one of them). And he
knows the hamburger eateries and restaurants, where we were able to enjoy a snack,
or a good meal, and join in on some local banter with the friendly folks he was raised with.
At one point, Mac pointed out the beautiful,
old, copper domed courthouse in the town of
Bryson City and noted, with pride, that his
great-grandmother had owned and donated
the property where the courthouse is located today.
On one of our daily excursions, Mac took
us to Fontana Dam via US-28. Fontana Dam is
the highest of all the TVA (Tennessee Valley
Authority) dams and was built on the Little
Tennessee River during WWII. The massive
concrete structure backs up a huge lake that’s
full of Pike, Bass,Trout and Catfish.Again, Mac
had lots of interesting facts on the construction of the dam and its importance in the TVA
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Sue and I have toured motorcycle roads all
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Jason Industries .......................................40
Kennedy Group ........................................48
Kuryakyn ..................................................24
LA Honda .................................................43
Lawrenceville Honda ................................56
Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc......................100
Markel American Insurance Company.....21
Midwest Lists & More/Bradford Group .....13
Motor Trike ....................................39, 49-52
Motorcycle Tour Conversions ...................37
National Eucalyptus Sales, Inc. ...............36
Niehaus Cycle Sales................................27
Progressive Insurance ...............................5
Safety Features ........................................36
Schroaders Honda ...................................16
Sierra Electronics .......................................9
The Trike Shop .........................................11
Tow-Pac, Inc.............................................65
Utopia Products, Inc.................................36
Vetesnik Powersports...............................65
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April 2009
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Wing Stuff.Com ........................................30
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Tentative Schedule
Wing Ding 31
Expo Square • Tulsa, Oklahoma
This is a tentative schedule, subject to change. Please consult your Wing Ding Program and the Wing Ding
website (www.wing-ding.org) prior to the event and on-site signs for last-minute changes or corrections.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ronald McDonald Open House
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open
Ticket Sales: Cash, Extravaganza, & 50/50
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Information Booth
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
GWRRA Recruiting Booth
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Poker Run check in/out
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Couple of the Year Reception
International Couple of the Year Selection
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Oklahoma Welcome Party
Ronald McDonald House, Tulsa
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
Pavilion at Expo Square
Pavilion at Expo Square
Discoveryland, USA
Thursday, July 2, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
CMA Services
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Opening Ceremonies
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Blood Drive
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dunlop Tire Check
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Honda Demo Rides
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Poker Run Check in/out
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Door Prize Pickup
Ticket Sales: Cash, Extravaganza, & 50/50
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
GWRRA Recruiting Booth
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Trike Demo Rides
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wing Ding Information
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tradeshow
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Seminars
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Amazing Team Challenge
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Off-Bike Games
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Bike Field Events – Trailering & Sidecar
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bike Show Classification
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Kids Games
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Couple of the Year Reunion
12:00 p.m.
Weddings
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Overseas Delegates Reception
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Drill Team Interest Meeting
5:00 p.m.
Daily 50/50 Drawing
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Talent Show
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Light Parade Staging/Classification
9:30 p.m.
Light Parade
10:00 p.m.
Light Parade Judging and Awards
TBD
Pavilion at Expo Square
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
Lot 13E
Lot 13E
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
Lot 13E
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
Lot 14
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
Lot 14
Lot 13E
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
QuikTrip Center
Pavilion at Expo Square
Lot 14
Lot 14
Lot 14
Friday, July 3, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
CMA Services
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Bike Show Classification
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Blood Drive
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dunlop Tire Check
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Honda Demo Rides
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Poker Run Check in/out
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Door Prize Pickup
Ticket Sales: Cash, Extravaganza, & 50/50
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
GWRRA Recruiting Booth
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Trike Demo Rides
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wing Ding Information
TBD
Lot 13E
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
Lot 13E
Lot 13E
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
Lot 13E
QuikTrip Center
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9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tradeshow
Seminars
Mascot & Krazy Hat Contest
Bike Show Staging
Bike Show Judging
Field Events – 1up & 2up
Top Gun Practice
Daily 50/50 Drawing
BBQ Buffet
J&M Evening Entertainment
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
QuikTrip Center stage
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
Lot 14
Lot 14
QuikTrip Center
Pavilion at Expo Square
Pavilion at Expo Square
Saturday, July 4, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
CMA Services
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dunlop Tire Check
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Honda Demo Rides
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Poker Run Check in/out
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Door Prize Pickup
Ticket Sales: Cash, Extravaganza, & 50/50
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
GWRRA Recruiting Booth
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Trike Demo Rides
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wing Ding Information
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tradeshow
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Seminars
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Tricycle Performances
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Drill Team Performance
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Hall of Fame Luncheon
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Top Gun Competition
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Grand Parade Staging
5:00 p.m.
Daily 50/50 Drawing
5:00 p.m.
Grand Parade
9:00 p.m.
4th of July Celebration
TBD
QuikTrip Center
Lot 13E
Lot 13E
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
Lot 13E
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
Lot 14
Lot 14
TBD
Lot 14
Lot 14
QuikTrip Center
See Program
Downtown Tulsa
Sunday, July 5,
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
TBD
Pavilion at Expo Square
QuikTrip Center
Lot 14
Lot 13E
Lot 13E
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
Lot 13E
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center – Lower Level
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
QuikTrip Center
Pavilion at Expo Square
2009
CMA Services
Masters Breakfast
Registration
Trike Games
Dunlop Tire Check
Honda Demo Rides
Poker Run Check in/out
Door Prize Pickup
Ticket Sales: Cash, Extravaganza, & 50/50
GWRRA Recruiting Booth
Trike Demo Rides
Wing Ding Information
Tradeshow
Seminars
Statistical Awards Announced
Poker Run Winners Announced
Prize Extravaganza Drawings
Closing Ceremonies
●
Wing World
GWRRA
Invites you to
Wing Ding 31
Tulsa, Oklahoma • July 2-5, 2009
To register, simply mail or fax this form, or call 1.800.843.9460,
or visit www.wing-ding.org on the Internet.
RIDER’S NAME: _______________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
CITY/ST/ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________
COUNTRY:______________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
WORK PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
PREREGISTRATION: (Postmarked before May 18, 2009) LATE: (Postmarked May 18 - June 15, 2009)
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 = $
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, coupon book,
one door prize ticket and one
grand prize ticket for a chance
to win thousands of dollars in
prizes!
Please use ONE form for
each rider (the rider is the
driver of the motorcycle). Coriders (passengers) use the
same form as the rider.
Preregister by May 18, 2009 and receive a certificate for 10% off Goodie Booth purchases.
(One 10% certificate per registration packet, good for 1 trip to Goodie Booth). Certificate will be in preregistration packet.
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, 2009, 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.
• B
L U E
B
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C
R E A M E R Y
T
O U R
•
Blue Bell Creamery Tours - Includes bus transportation, tour and free ice cream!
July 3rd
12:00pm departure, return by 2:00pm
Number of persons _____ x $6 = $ ________
1:00pm departure, return by 3:00pm
Number of persons _____ x $6 = $ ________
Blue Bell Creamery Tours - Includes tour and free ice cream! (no transportation)
July 3rd
12:30pm Tour start time
Number of persons _____ x $2 = $ ________
1:30pm Tour start time
Number of persons _____ x $2 = $ ________
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
Reservations are needed as space is limited. Reserve your space today!
YES, I’ D L IKE T O ATTEND T HE O KLAHOMA W ELCOME PARTY
❏
❏
6:00 - 8:00pm Dinner .................Number of Attendees: __________________
8:00 - 10:00pm Show.................Number of Attendees: __________________
Continued on other side…
Wi n g D i n g 3 1 , J u ly 2 - 5 , 2 0 0 9 • Tu l s a , O k l a h o m a
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING OF $10,000 CASH!
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).
Need not be present to win!
____________ 5 Tickets =
____________ 10 Tickets =
____________ 20 Tickets =
____________ 40 Tickets =
$15
$20
$30
$50
Total ______________
GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 (4 WINNERS!)
1 Yard (18 tickets)
= $10
3 Yards (54 tickets) = $20
7 Yards (126 tickets) = $40
Total ______________
Need not 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.
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.
BBQ BUFFET DINNER (all-you-can-eat)
CPR/First Aid This course is designed to refresh and recertify you in the basic principles of CPR
and First Aid. 4 hours.
(Renew)
Friday, July 3rd prior to the entertainment
hosted by J&M Corp. (Seating is limited, while supplies last)
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)
CLASS
# OF PEOPLE
Number of people ______ X $10.50 = ____________
TOTAL
ERC (one-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________
ERC (two-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
Co-Rider _______________________
GWRRA ARC _________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
Co-Rider _______________________
Sidecar ______________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
Co-Rider _______________________
Trailering _____________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
Co-Rider _______________________
CPR/First Aid-New _____________ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________
Name ________________________
CPR/First Aid-Renewal __________ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________
Name ________________________
Child/Infant CPR/First Aid _______ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________
*$30 refund after course completion
Name ________________________
Grand Total ______________________
Keep informed of new information
as it becomes available.
Go to:
www.wing-ding.org
FAX or MAIL this form to:
GWRRA • P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
1.800.843.9460 • Fax: 623.581.3844
Register online at
www.wing-ding.org
OPTION: To receive your event shirt in advance,
please add $3 (s/h) per shirt. Valid only for
orders placed by May 4th, 2009.
(Place quantity next to size)
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
Small
Medium
Large
XL
2XL
3XL
Golf Shirt (Qty)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
$15=
$15=
$15=
$15=
$17=
$20=
$25=
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(N/A)
Golf Shirt size(s) ____ ____ ____ ____
Co-Rider _______________________
Trike _________________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
SOUVENIR
WING DING T-SHIRT
Total _______________
BIKE SHOW COMPETITION
Thirty-six classifications! Includes a special souvenir pin.
Number of bikes ___________ x $10 = __________________
POKER RUNS (8 WINNERS!)
Need not be present to win! Includes a special souvenir
pin. First place ($500), second ($250), third ($100),
fourth ($50), fifth - eighth ($25 each). Winners will be
posted on Closing Day. Five card draw.
Number of hands ____________ x $10 = _________________
GRAND TOTAL: $
ENCLOSED
Check
Money Order
Please send check or money order in equivalent U.S. funds. All others will be returned to
sender for adjustment. Please do not send cash.
CHARGE MY:
M/C
Number:
Exp.
Signature:
VISA
AmEx
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MEMBER “FOR SALE”
MOTORCYCLES
1985 Aspencade. 78K miles (all highway); 6K in 2008.
Excellent condition. A very pretty and well-kept bike, nicely chromed and pinstriped. Many extras, new Dunlop Elite
3s (6K ago). Manuals, helmets, headsets. $4,400. Gary.
(208) 733-2608 or mdkak@onewest.net. ID.
1985 GL1200 Interstate. Two-tone gray. 88K mi. Really
good shape. Asking $2,700. Jeff. (715) 772-3169.
1986 Interstate with sidecar. Wineberry. 40K mi. Stock
with trailer hitch. $4,000. Harlow. (920) 295-8762. WI.
1986 Honda Aspencade. 60K mi. Silver. Indian murals on
tank, saddlebags and fender. Comes with color-matched
trailer. Two helmets and Hondaline jackets. Lots of lights,
April 2009
AM/FM/CB. Two new tires and a battery just last year.
Extra-large windshield. $6,000. Harlow. (920) 2958762. WI.
1989 Gold Wing. Cherry Red. 130K mi. Never down.
Garage kept. New 90-amp alternator, new battery.
Passenger armrests, running boards, Ring of Fire, floorboards, loaded with chrome. $6,500. (256) 247-0258
(home) or (256) 412-2009 (cell). AL.
1990 Honda PC (Pacific Coast). 800 cc. Candy Apple
Red. 44 K mi. Excellent condition. $3,500. Dick. mseehusen@frontiernet.net or (651) 460-8211. MN.
1990 Honda Pacific Coast. 50K mi. Excellent condition.
Large Givi top box. Heart condition forces sale. Don.
$3,500. (575) 526-1274.
1993 Honda Gold Wing GL1500 with color-matched
California Friendship II Sidecar and Cyclemate Trailer.
Cambridge Blue. 46K mi. Original owner, always garaged,
many extras. $9,700. (352) 200-7537. FL.
1995 Honda GL1500 Aspencade. 60K mi. Pearl Green,
pin striped with matching trailer. CB, backrest, tinted and
vented windshield, luggage rack, 12V port. Email ra-walters@hotmail.com or call (352) 326-3469. FL.
1996 Gold Wing GL1500 SE. Pearl White. 71K mi. Never
down; garage kept. 90 amp alternator, floorboards, wood
grain, spoilers, trailer hitch, back, and armrest, Progressive
Springs. Thousands in accessories; has won a number o
bike shows. $8,200. Richard. (601) 444-9738 (h) or
(601) 731-4305 (c). MS.
1998 Gold Wing 1500 Aspencade. Black. Only 19,237
mi. (original motor; rarely ridden). CB, radio and tape
player, backrest and armrest, footboards, 2 color-matched
helmets with intercom system, air seat cushions. Excellent
shape, no dents and never been wrecked. Asking price,
$8,000. Just had everything checked out and tuned up
about 10 months ago for a trip to Michigan. Need to sell
badly; husband has lost his job. For more information,
please contact Randall or Deborah at (770) 887-9987 or
rdwoody8@bellsouth.net. GA.
2000 Gold Wing SE, 25th Anniversary Edition. Pearl
White. 27K mi. Garage kept. Excellent condition. Call or
email for huge list of extras. George. $12,000. (704)
662-2489 or geogoz@yahoo.com. NC.
2004 GL1800. Candy Red. 51K mi. Perfect condition.
Heart condition forces sale. Don. $14,000. (575) 5261274.
2004 HONDA VTX1300C. Red and black. 4,500 mi. New
saddlebags, windshield, and backrest (summer of 2008).
Asking $6,000. Ron. (815) 722-6222.
2005 GL1800 Anniversary Edition. Silver. 3,500 mi. Mint
condition. XM radio and many extras. $15,500. (440)
812-4349. OH.
2005 Gold Wing. Black Cherry. 44K mi. With ABS, fog
lights, rear speakers, floorboards, heel/toe shifter. Heated
hand grips, lots of chrome. $15,900 obo. Allan. (813)
476-1815 or allans1215@yahoo.com. Tampa Fl. Area;
pick-up only.
2005 GL1800 with 2006 Hannigan GTL sidecar. Silver.
12K mi. Mint condition. EZ-Steer, Progressive fork springs,
sidecar cover. Always garaged. Roger. $19,500 obo.
(508) 627-3504 or rsc16pfw@bigfoot.com. MA.
2006 Gold Wing GL1800. Dark red. 9K mi. XM radio,
many Kuryakyn accessories, GW jackets, 7-year warranty.
Arthritis forces sale. Only $16,500. Mark Holland. Toll-free
at (866) 847-9900 or hollandrealty@yahoo.com.
2007 Gold Wing 1800, Limited Collection. The “Black
Princess II, Sport”. A piece of art. Commemorative
Anniversary of the 10 year Gold Wing Around the World.
Only 3 in existence. One in hands of American Honda, or
Cobra. Only 2,000 mi. Many extras. Asking $29,800.
Signed by Emilio Scotto, Grand Marshall Honda Hoot
2004. (305) 992-7806 or emilio@emilioscotto.com.
See photos http://www.pbase.com/emilioscotto. FL
2008 Gold Wing. White. 1,750 mi. Premium Audio. Over
$22,000 invested; asking $19,500. Includes Piggy
Backer cargo trailer. Over $4,000 in accessories. George.
(931) 788-3709 or geoandmae@frontiernet.net. TN.
T R I K E S
1988 1500 Gold Wing trike (“Ultimate Trike” conversion). Metallic Blue. 28,752 mi. EZ-Steer,
AM/FM/Cassette, J&M CB, two helmets/headsets.
Excellent condition, with luggage trailer included. Gary.
(843) 498-6089. SC.
1995 Honda Gold Wing SE 1500cc trike. 85,000 km.
Wind Bender adjustable windshield, highway boards, passenger transformer boards and armrest, intercom, and
more. Always garaged. Excellent condition. $18,900
(Cnd). (506) 450-7364 or idajoe@rogers.com.
Fredericton, NB, Canada.
1998 Honda Gold Wing/Motor Trike conversion. New:
Dunlop Elite 3 front tire, windshield, handlebar grips, backrest, passenger armrest, Butler cup dispenser. Chrome:
Brake shoe covers, radio cover, brake and clutch reservoir
cover, lower cowl cover. Has been serviced with oil change,
new oil and air filters, and new timing belt. $18,500.
Billy. (803) 652-2413 or (803) 439-1747. SC.
1999 Honda Gold Wing SE trike and 2000 Getaway GT
Millennium matching trailer. Pearl White. Only 28,000
miles (3,000 as a trike). $28,000 as a package.
Excellent condition. Loaded with extras. See
Craigslist/Minneapolis-St Paul/motorcycles, and search
trikes for full details or call Dan at (763) 557-5707 or
email dnmeiste@gmail.com.
2004 Gold Wing 1800 trike with Champion kit. Maroon.
7,728 mi. Lots of add-ons. Photo on request. $25,000.
Bobbye. (318) 322-6112 (w) or (318) 397-5486 or
email at Mitchbody1@aol.com. LA.
2005 GL1800 Motor Trike with matching pull-behind trailer. Honda Blue with custom pinstriping. 45K mi. Fully
chromed, bra set for both, scratch resistant windshield, CB
radio, matching colored grips and speaker covers.
$27,000. (254) 702-5668 or grr_cnn@yahoo.com. TX.
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2006 Honda Gold Wing trike (California Side Car conversion) with matching trailer. Gold with pinstriping. 15K mi.
Rake Steering, running boards, backrest, armrests, road
pegs. A lot of extras included. $32,900. Luscill. (812)
654-3267. IN.
2007 Honda Gold Wing 1800 with Champion Trike kit.
Black Metallic. Trike has 15K mil. Bike is fully insured with
Honda’s extended warranty through December of 2013.
Too many options to list; will send a list of all the options
and pictures. Asking price for trike is $31,000. Also available, Bushtec trailer with all available options. Al. (727)
862-2066 or (727)505-3584 or AL7OFUS@AOL.COM.
THOROUGHBRED MOTORSPORTS STALLION: 2008
Stallion. Black Cherry with Silver trim. 5K mi. CB, intercom,
wired for GPS, iPod, helmets with headsets, Kompact
Kamp trailer, Battery Tender, heated gloves, jackets, much
more. Selling due to health. Really love it: had so much fun
last summer! Asking $34,000 for all. Denis. (301) 7970709 or Dnor81562@aol.com. MD.
TRAILERS AND SIDECARS
2000 Time Out camper. Only used a couple times; always
garaged. $2,500. (936) 594-7335. TX.
2006 Bunkhouse LX camper. Used one time. Like new;
mint condition. Opens to a king-sized bed and large dressing area. $3,500. (863) 699-1791 or (561) 251-1665.
PA R T S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S
1 Prof Ergo Driver Floorboards. Replace stock ones. $85, plus
shipping. AND Air deflectors for radiators on fairing. $45, plus
shipping. Lee. (812) 858-7713. IN.
GL1500: Ivory colored left and right saddlebags; left and right
lights; lower rear light; left and right lower T/S Lights; new
rear tire, new rotor, center stand and trailer hitch. Pay half the
shipping. $100 mortie37@ca.rr.com. CA.
Take-off parts from a black 2003 GL1800 trike conversion.
500 miles driven before conversion. Rear wheel, saddlebags,
drive shaft, housing, steering stem, air shock abs, swing arm,
rear rotor, kickstand. Will sell all or part. Make offer, plus shipping. Bill. (770) 954-1688. GA.
Saddlebags, minus tail lights and filler panel, for a 2007 red
Wing. 0 mi. Trike take-off when new. $250, plus shipping.
John. (317) 575-0942. jrsrb@sbcglobal.net.
Nolan Helmet. Large. Model N41. Open-face with pull-down
shield. Platinum. Used one week. Doug. $50. (717) 9573513.
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NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
JULY 2-5, 2009. Wing Ding 31 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. “Cruising to the
Pow Wow” is the theme for the 31st annual GWRRA party and convention!
Join us for the world’s largest Gold Wing trade show, parades, Rider Ed
courses and classes, seminars, parties, dancing, food, great riding and
much more—all in a great city! Sign up now at www.wing-ding.org or call
(800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix area) to register now!
APRIL 17-19, 2009. REGION F will hold its first-ever "The West Wing"
rally in Las Vegas, NV, at the Sunset Station Hotel and Casino in
Henderson/Las Vegas, NV. (See story on page 14 of this issue for more
details.) For more details, contact Jeffrey & Denise at (602) 481-0894 or arizonagoldin@cox.net or visit the Region F website at www.gwrra-regionf.org.
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Still struggling to open your Bushtec Quantum GL trailer?
Visit www.websteeleengineering.com for some help. $33
for a modification kit. Contact Bill at (308) 870-4188.
Lots to sell: Black lambskin seat cover (fits 1500/1800) with
backrest hole, $40; GL1800 Hondaline service manual, $45;
new red and gray rain suit (S/M), $15; new Gold Wing rear
luggage rack bag and tank top map bag, $20/set; Hondaline
Gold Wing tour jackets (black with embroidered Gold Wings),
removable liners, reflective piping, like new (1 L / 1 S), $50
each; HJC helmets (model FG3), black, with helmet-mounted
J&M headsets, includes mid and lower cords (1 L / 1 S),
REGIONAL EVENTS
You Create it! We Make it!
Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call
800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 274
For Rent Bike Week, February 28-March 7. Tropic Shores,
Daytona Beach Shores, FL. Sleeps 4, beachfront, Gold
Crown. $1,200. John. (386) 409-5560.
I have 2007 Silver GL1800 and would like to acquire
Titantium “take-off” trim parts to use as accents on my
bike. Gary. (208) 733-2608 or mdkak@onewest.net. ID.
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, three months before the issue’s cover date.
To submit event information, e-mail editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ
85027.
***To best understand the EVENTS SUBMISSION DEADLINE, use the cover date (for example, September 2008);
do not count that month (September); count back two months (in this case, August and July). Therefore, the fourth
Friday of June is considered the fourth Friday the submission is due for the September issue.***
* Indicates new listing in this issue.
PATCH
M I S C E L L A N E O U S
Two Gold Wing Arai helmets with shields. Pearl White. XXL
and M. Like new; perfect shape. $150 each, plus shipping.
(419) 396-3198 or (419) 310-4525 (cell).
EVENTS
GW PIN
J&M “5-pin” headsets, fit GL1800 2002 and others, $100
each; Widder heated vest and chaps (with temperature controllers), (vest – 46 L / 40 S; chaps – 1 size fits all),
includes all wires, controllers, and connectors, $100 per set;
two pairs of Eddie Bauer fleece-lined blue jeans (32 W by 34
L), new, $12 each; two men’s Mickey Mouse watches, new,
call for details, $25 each. Steve. (616) 717-0887.
JULY 23-25, 2009. REGION K RENDEZVOUS 2009. Join us in
Belleville, Ontario, for great fun and roads. Contact Paul Haller at (613)
966-1805 or paul.haller@sympatico.ca or Terry Archbold at (613) 969-0429
or tarchbold@cogeco.ca . Information will also be available on the Region K
website or rendezvous@cycsurf.com. Vendors please contact Al Randall at
Need “Dark Smoke” colored Baker Built Air Wing for right
side of a 1985 GL1200 Aspencade to replace one stolen.
Would consider purchasing pair of “Dark Smoke” or “Light
Smoke” Air Wings. All hardware required. Lon. (419) 6834762. OH.
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(613) 967-4390 or arandall@sympatico.ca.
*JULY 30-AUGUST 2, 2009. CANADIAN ATLANTIC REGION “L”
RALLY’s “Rally Round Our Troops” in Oromocto, NB. Host hotel, Days
Inn. Pre-registration before June 15 for a chance to win Early Bird Draw.
For more info, call Mike & Cathy Devine at (902) 662-4082 or
mdevine@tru.eastlink.ca.
JULY 31-AUGUST 3, 2009. GREAT NORTHWEST REGION (J) RALLY
in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Join us for a western weekend of
“Wingin’ Sea to Sky”. Visit Vancouver, home of the 2010 Winter Olympic
Games and enjoy riding through some of the most spectacular ocean and
mountain scenery on earth. On-site camping available, hotels nearby, lots to
see and do. Contact BC-A CD’s John or Leslie Wait at (604) 628-6657 or
email gwrra@bonb.ca. Rally information, registration form, etc., at
http://gwrra-regionj.ca/ralliesmain.html.
*AUGUST 6-8, 2009. First-ever NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
COMBINED RALLY. The Bi-State Rally “Come to the Country” held in
Norwich, NY. Motorcycle Crash Scene Reenactment, Antique Car
Museum and BBQ. Tours to Cooperstown and other beautiful places. For
more information, contact NJ District Directors, Jorge & Julia Perez at
(732) 968-7833 or jperez@lmold.com or NY District Directors, Ed &
Dottie Bahrenburg at (607) 648-4351 or wingin-it@stny.rr.com. Visit either
District website for information and registration; http://www.gwrranj.org
for New Jersey and http://www.gwrra-ny.org for New York.
*SEPTEMBER 5-6, 2009 (Labor Day weekend). Region E’s Summer
Rally “Pirates, Wing’n on the Mississippi” in Moline, IL (Quad City
Area). Host Hotel is the 5th Season Hotel & Conference Center [(309)
762-8811]. For more info, contact Dave & Gwen Carter, Region E
Directors, at (815) 477-9893 or foxwing1@sbcglobal.net. Also, visit
Region website at www.gwrra-region-e.org.
DISTRICT EVENTS
*MARCH 12-14, 2009. FLORIDA DISTRICT RALLY at the Worldgate
Radisson in Kissimmee, FL. Theme is “Under the Sea”. For more info,
contact District Directors Ed & Jeanette Carr at (386) 673-6176) or
FLDistrictDirector@hotmail.com and Assistant District Director Cliff
Hotchkiss at (407) 277-9207) or chotchkiss@cfl.rr.com. Also visit our
District website at www.fla.gwrra-regiona.org.
APRIL 16-18, 2009. LOUISIANA DISTRICT RALLY, “Wings over the
Wing World
Bayou”, at the Holiday Inn Holidome in Lafayette, Louisiana, with a theme
of “Mardi Gras Madness”. For more information, contact LA District Director
Brent & Roxie Comeaux at (337) 993-8440. Also, visit the District website at
www.gwrra-la.org.
APRIL 23-25, 2009. TENNESSEE DISTRICT RALLY in Pigeon Forge,
Tennessee. Join us as we visit “1942: A USO Wing Tour.” LOCATION
CHANGE: Rally to be held at The Grand Majestic Theatre. First 1,100 fully
registered rally attendees will enjoy “Swing Time,” a musical trip back in time
on Friday, the 24th. For more information, visit our website at www.tngwrra.org or contact Ken & Julie Zahn at ken.zahn@smokymtnit.com or (865) 7747740.
APRIL 24-26, 2009. The Seventh Annual Arkansas District Rider Education
Weekend will be held at the University of Arkansas Community College in
Morrilton, Arkansas. For information and directions, contact AR District
Educator Bill McBride at (870) 257-4777.
APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2009. SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT RALLY
"Masquerade" in Myrtle Beach, SC, at The Springmaid Beach Resort. For
reservations, call (800) 770-6895 and use Booking Number 5418. For more
information, contact Doug Skipper at (843) 750-0391 or ADD-EAST@sc.rr.com
or visit www.gwrrasc.com.
JULY 24 & 25, 2009. MINNESOTA DISTRICT RALLY’s “Ride to the
River” in Winona, MN. Host hotel is the Express Suites Riverport Inn, 900
Bruski Dr., Winona, MN [(507) 452-0606, http://www.riverportinn.com/;
ask for GWRRA block. Various seminars; rides to Vetesnik’s Open House in
Richland Center, WI; four guided dinner rides on Friday and Saturday nights;
“Wingo”; movie night; Light Parade; COY Selection; Bike and Mascot Show;
and more. For more information, contact Kevin Heap at (763) 477-6579 or
klheap@comcast.net
*JULY 24-26, 2009. PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT ALL CHAPTERS –
WEST. Join us in Erie, PA, for great fun and rides. Either camping or hotel,
it does not matter. Just be there! Contact Don Weaver at (814) 476-7906
or dcxweaver@gmail.com or Dave Arnemann at (814) 474-9118 or arnemann2@verizon.net. Information will also be available on our website at
www.PA-G.org.
*AUGUST 6-8, 2009. IOWA DISTRICT’S RALLY in Ames, IA. For
more information, contact Mike & Linda Huppenbauer at (319) 758-1134.
AUGUST 7-9, 2009. NEWFOUNDLAND DISTRITCT RALLY at the
Anchor Inn in Twillingate, Newfoundland. Rooms are blocked but must
be booked personally. The rate for 2009 is $82 single (one person) and $92
double (two person), $10 for each extra person sharing room. Call (709) 8842777.
APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2009. MISSOURI DISTRICT RALLY “Wing the
Ozarks” in Branson, Missouri. For more information, contact Laverne &
Shirley Schell at (417) 889-0321 or lsschell_20@yahoo.com. Additional information available at www.mogwrra.org.
*AUGUST 20-22, 2009. PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT RALLY’s “The
Stone Age Returns to Bedrock”, at the Pasquerilla Conference Center, 301
Napolean St., Johnstown, PA. Mail reservations to Chuck & Evelyn
Stone, 105 Robin Lane, Everett, PA 15537.
MAY 14-16, 2009. TEXAS DISTRICT RALLY in Amarillo, TX. "Ride Into
the Real Texas" and join us for a special ride into the beautiful Palo Duro
Canyon, including dinner and a special presentation of the musical drama
"Texas". Contact District Directors Ken & Barbie Peterson at (817) 293-4667
or kenandbarbie@att.net or visit www.gwrra-tx.org.
*SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2009. CALIFORNIA DISTRICT RALLY’s “Roarin’
’20s in California” in Bakersfield, CA. For more information, contact
Anita or JR Alkire at (619) 741-8893 OR (858) 922-2251.
MAY 21-23, 2009 (Memorial Day Weekend). ARKANSAS DISTRICT
RALLY’s “Mountain Memories III” at the Embassy Suites in Rogers, AR.
Activities include our own Arkansas-style "Hillbilly Olympics", "Mountain
Memories Dance", and plenty of other activities to make this a rally you won’t
soon forget. Plan an extra day or two and enjoy riding some of the finest roads
available in Region H for motorcycling! Contact Dale or Carolyn Frieden, AR
District Directors, at (479) 229-3370 or email director@argwrra.org. Also, visit
the District website for online registration and rally details at www.argwrra.org.
*MARCH 28, 2009. NC-Y2’s 3rd Annual Rocky RiverWings Open
House & Poker Run to benefit J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. Plan
now to join everyone to ride for Fun, Fellowship, and a chance to win some
prizes while supporting a very important institution for citizens with very
special needs of Western, NC. Registration starts at 9 a.m. at Iron Horse
Motorcycles in Monroe, NC (rain or shine). Last bike in at 1 p.m. Awards
at 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact Rick Lambert at (704) 2649801.
*JUNE 4-6, 2009. NEBRASKA-SOUTH DAKOTA DISTRICT RALLY.
On the Banks of the Missouri River in South Sioux City, NE. Mirina Inn
& Conference Center, host hotel [(402) 494-4000 and marina-inn.com].
Highlights of the rally include, swap meet, hotdog feed, poker stroll and
many scenic area rides. For more information and rally flier, contact Lance
& Diane Brozek at (402) 582-4726 or lancebrozek@hotmail.com. Visit
District website at www.gwrrane.com. Prepare to have a good time!
*JUNE 6, 2009. IDAHO DISTRICT’S ANNUAL “PICNIC”. Join us
for the Idaho District Picnic and recognize GWRRA’s Birthday Anniversary
at the Challis Hot Springs, Challis Idaho 83226. Enjoy beautiful
Northwest mountain scenery along the Salmon River. You will find great
local rides, natural hot pool soaking, plenty of camping, and good GWRRA
friends. Most Members prefer to ride in on Friday, join the activities on
Saturday (6/6), and ride home on Sunday. Contact: District Directors, John
& Dianne Kester at (208) 524-1768 or kesteribo@cableone.net.
Information flier on the District’s website at www.gwrra-id.us.
*JUNE 25-27, 2009. WYOMING DISTRICT RALLY in Cheyenne,
WY. For more information, contact Merrill “Bud” Nading at (307) 2776969.
*JUNE 11-13, 2009. GEORGIA DISTRICT RALLY’s “A Journey To The
Old West”, in Hiawassee, GA. Contact Bill or Betty Livingston (229)
889-1705 or e-mail GeorgiaDD@gmail.com. Vendors contact Ron or Susan
Larsen (478) 971-4291 or e-mail goldwing1@cox.net. For more details
including rally flyer and registration forms go to www.gwrra-ga.com.
*JUNE 12-14, 2009. 2009 OHIO DISTRICT BUCKEYE RALLY at the
Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, OH. Theme for this year’s rally
is “County Fair”. Vendors, seminars, Light Parade, Bike Show, On- and OffBike Games. Demo rides provided by premier sponsor, All Seasons Cycle.
Online registration available at www.ohiogwrra.org. For more information,
contact John & Linda Frank at (614) 409-9178 or dd@ohiogwrra.org.
*JUNE 27, 2009. IN-R2 6TH ANNUAL RALLY FOR A.N.N.A. to
benefit Childhood Cancer Research. Held in Rensselaer, IN. Registration
starts at 11 a.m. (CT); ride at 1 p.m., rain or shine. For more info, contact
Susie at (219) 866-3526 or dlhealey@embarqmail.com or annafund.org.
*JULY 16-18, 2009. NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS RALLY VIII. Host
Hotel is Ramada Inn, 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA. Our Theme is
“We Ride in RI and Sleep in MA”. Contact Judy Burns, RI District Director,
at (401) 728-6617 or judyburns13@cox.net.
April 2009
CHAPTER EVENTS
APRIL 3-4, 2009. TX–O’s Bluebonnet Rally & Campout at Lady Bird
Johnson Municipal Park, Fredericksburg, Texas [(830) 997-4202;
http://www.fbgtx.org/]. Camp with us Friday and Saturday in reserved rally
spots (1-32). If camping, mention you are with Chapter O when paying camping fee. Rally starts Saturday at 8 a.m., with Registration. Catered Lunch, Fun
Run, Off-Bike games, Silent Auction, prizes, and fun. Rally located in the
enclosed Pioneer Pavilion, so come, rain or shine! Closing Ceremony at 2 p.m.
Contact: Randy & Kathy Reese at (512) 251-2017 or (512) 848-3144 (cell),
or email director@goldwingaustin.org. See Chapter website for details at
http://goldwingaustin.org/.
APRIL 11-12, 2009. OH-W2’s “Wings In The Mall”, at the Woodland
Mall in Bowling Green, Ohio. For more information, contact Jim Stader at
(419) 472-0633 or candywing@buckeye-express.com. Flyer available on
www.Ohiow2.org website.
*APRIL 18, 2009. FL1-W’s “Green Eggs & Ham (Bacon)” breakfast at
the Moose Lodge 766, Hwy. 441, 5001 North Orange Blossom Trail, in
Orlando, FL (Close to Lee Road/John Young Blvd.) 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Grand
prize $300. For more information, contact James Benson, CD, at (407)
617-6853 (cell) or Brian Miller, ACD, at (352) 516-5175 (cell).
APRIL 25, 2009. TX-O2’s Annual “Heart of Texas” Wings Rally and Duck
Race at Riverside Park in Brownwood, Texas. For information, contact
Bob & Toby Davis at bobandtoby@aol.com or (325) 698-6941.
APRIL 25, 2009. LA-J’s 20th annual “Gator Run Rally”. Grand prizes,
games, awards, door prizes, 50/25/25, silent auction, food and drinks.
Everyone is invited to this “rain or shine” indoor/outdoor event from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Rally cost is $15.00 per person and includes a brisket dinner and trimmings. Located at the Burton Coliseum’s Chalkley Room across from the south
Lake Charles, Louisiana Airport. Plenty of free parking. The first 100 registered receive a rally year bar. For additional information, please call Gail &
Ricky Wolfe at (337)540-1013 or email them at wolfe1902r@yahoo.com.
out for a fun ride, games, food, and friends. Maybe even win prizes.
Check flyer on Va District web page http://www.gwrrava.org/ or Chapter
VA-R’s page http://www.var-gwrra.com/index.htm .
*MAY 2, 2009. CA-2W’s “Cinco de Mayo” rally in the Central Valley.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes entertainment, games, food and ride. For event
information, contact Ross Clyborne at (559) 635-0325 or Jim Moody at
(559) 275-7856. For flier information and accommodations, please visit
our website at www.ca2w-gwrra.org.
MAY 2-3, 2009. OH-W2’s Bologna Run/Country Chopper Open House in
Cygnet, Ohio. Contact Jim Stader at (419) 472-0633 or candywing@buckeye-express.com. Flyer available on www.Ohiow2.org website.
MAY 9, 2009. FL-1F2’s Poker Run in Ocala, Florida. For more information, please contact Alan Eldred at (352) 377-6385 or email areldred@bellsouth.net. For flyer information and accommodations, please visit our website
at http://www.horsecountrycruisers.visualexpressions.us/.
*MAY 9, 2009 MS-L’s “What’s Happnin?” / “Hippiefest” at the
Moselle Community Park, Moselle, MS. Best Costume Contest, so wear
your grooviest threads and see who takes home the Grand Prize! Event will
last from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and will also include games, music, food and
fellowship. We look forward to seeing you. Can you dig it? For more info,
contact Donald & Marschell Jefcoat at (601) 577-0006 or (601) 580-7343
and d_jefcoat@hotmail.com or schelljcoat@yahoo.com.
*MAY 9, 2009. BC-D’s Ken Higginbottom Memorial Ride in Surrey, BC.
Gather at parking lot at 166 & Fraser Hwy. 8 a.m.-10 a.m. For more information, check our website at www.gwrra-bcd.org.
*MAY 15-18, 2009. BC-G and BC-K’s “Victoria Days” in Winfield,
BC. For more information, contact Kirk Elliott at (250) 374-2583.
*MAY 16, 2009. TN-C’s 26th Annual Roan Mountain Steakout at Roan
Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, TN. Great steaks, $1000 Grand
Prize, games, door prizes, escorted rides, beautiful scenery, and lots of fun.
Registration forms available at www.geocities.com/tnchaptc/ For more
information, contact Tom Jayne at tjayne@embarqmail.com.
*MAY 22-25, 2009. WA-L’s Annual Desert Spring Fling at The Benton
County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA. Hotels are available or camp on
the fairgrounds. Details on website at www.gwrra-wa-l.org or contact M.R.
Messinger at (509) 582-4560 or mr1vette@charter.net.
*JUNE 1-2, 2009. AR-P’s “Rollin’ on the River” in Bull Shoals, AR.
For more information, contact Mike Williams at (870) 488-5466.
*JUNE 7, 2009. IA-H’s “Carnival Run” at the Moravia Community
Center, Moravia, IA. For information, contact Jim & Eta Chapman at
(641) 932-7612. For flyer, information, and accommodations, please email
us at jec@iowatelecom.net.
*JUNE 13-14, 2009. BC-D’s Mt. St. Helen’s overnight ride and stay. For
more information, check our website at www.gwrra-bcd.org.
*JUNE 19-21, 2009. AK-B’s Rally in Fairbanks, AK. Go to
www.goldwingsofthenorth.com for more information or contact Paul De
Haven at (907) 488-8777.
*JUNE 20, 2009. IN-K's "Mercy Ride". Originates in West Lafayette,
IN, at Purdue West Shopping Center. Registration, 9 a.m. Escorted ride
leaves 10:30 a.m. $15/rider; $20 couple. For details, contact Mike Bible
at (765) 471-0910.
*JULY 11-12, 2009. BC-D. For those not going to Wing Ding, join us
for a ride and overnight stay to Vancouver Island. For more information, check our website at www.gwrra-bcd.org.
AUGUST 8, 2009. CO-Q’s “Porker Run” in Montrose, Colorado. Enjoy
an all-day Observation Run through the San Juan Mountains, a “Porker Run”
pin and pork barbecue dinner. For information, contact Ginny & Nick Hoppner
at (970) 964-4379 or email them at ginnyornick@bresnan.net.
*APRIL 26, 2009. RI-B’s Kick-Off Breakfast at Elk’s Lodge, Rt. 3, West
Greenwich, RI. 9-11a.m., rain or shine. Contact Jack Smith, Chapter
Director, at (401) 480-3088.
*SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2009. Southern Illinois’ 24th Annual Ride-in at
the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, DuQuoin, IL. Hosted by Southern Illinois
GWRRA Chapters. On-site camping and local motels. Guided scenic tours,
On- and Off-bike games, flea market, CMA services, two free hot meals, lots
of door prizes and giveaways, some vendors too. Free rally pin to first 300
registrations. For more information, contact Charles Mallett at (618) 8672920 or woodyrte66@yahoo.com. Registration form available on IL-Q
website at http://mysite.verizon.net/respyazi/ilchapterqsoillinoiswingers/
*MAY 2, 2009, Chapter VA-R’s “Play Time in the Shenandoah” at
Blue Ridge Powersports located Rt 11 approximately 2 miles south of Exit
# 243 off Interstate 81 near Harrisonburg, Va. starting at 9:00 am. Come
*SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2009. BC-D’s “Gold Run”. Finish the season in style
and great camaraderie. Lots of great fun. For more information, check our
website at www.gwrra-bcd.org.
APRIL 25, 2009. DE-A’s “Hobo Stew & Cookout”. Please see our website
for more details at www.gwrradea.org or contact Dan & Terrie Chappell at
(302) 836-0633.
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PHOTO TOURS &
OTHER TOURS
We list only GWRRA-sponsored “pin tours” in this section that appears periodically. Tours generally are
self-guided observation runs conducted by GWRRA Chapters or Districts; most cost a small amount and
21502.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-I’s “CREEK CLASSIC” TOUR. Signs
naming the creek. Contact Harold Stafford II at 15603 Mercury
Drive, Climax, MI 49034.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MO-T’s “GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE
66” Tour. Three Route 66 signs. Contact H.F. Evans, 2540
Markwardt Street, Joplin, MO 64801. (417) 781-7163.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2’s “POTATO” TOUR. Towns, villages, etc., beginning with each letter. For an information pack, send
SASE to Jim Ludwick, 475 S. Isabella Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI. 48858
or ludwi1bj@localnet.com.
yield a tour pin upon completion. Most tours require some proof of having visited destinations, such as
receipts or photographs. Rules may differ, so contact the sponsors for rules and details.
To submit Tours information, e-mail editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Events & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc.,
OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-B's “WINGS BY THE SEA” PHOTO
TOUR. City signs that spell WBTS. Contact Ed Sigmund, 1432
Culpepper Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23323. E-mail:
Edsig1432@aol.com.
21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027.
PHOTO TOURS
OPEN ENDING DATE. WY-B’s “BORDER2BORDER RIDE”. Visit 5
of Wyoming’s 6 border states and send us pictures of the “Welcome
to ____ sign” (NE, CO, MT, ID, UT, SD) and you and your bike. Send
$7.50 ($12 if you are adding a Co-Rider) to receive a beautiful pin!
We’ll add your pictures to our website! Please check out our website,
www.CheyenneGoldWing.com for more details or contact GWRRA
WY-B, Kenn Harvey, 1400 Hugur Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001 at
(307) 630-6285 or kennharvey@hotmail.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-A’s “CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD QUIZ
TOUR.” Visit battlefields in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West
Virginia and North Carolina. Details at www.gwrravaa.org/battlefield_quiz_tour.htm, email civilwarquiz@gwrravaa.org or mail SASE
to Jim Hendershot, 7321 Dunston Street, Springfield, VA 221513105. (703) 354-3880.
OPEN ENDING DATE. LOUISIANA’S “USA GRAND TOUR.” Any
five consecutive states’ welcome sign. Brent & Roxie Comeaux at
(337) 993-8440 or como102696@aol.com. Web site: www.ladist
.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. LOUISIANA’S “WORLD’S LONGEST
BRIDGE” Tour. Toll receipt from the bridge master at Pontchartrain
Bridge. Contact Brent & Roxie Comeaux at (337) 993-8440 or
como102696@aol.com. Web site: www.ladist.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-E's “KALEIDOSCOPE TOUR” Five photos of towns that have a color in the name. Contact Gayle Jisa, 900
Woodgrove, Ortonville MI 48462-8806. (248) 627-6320.
OPEN ENDING DATE. IL-G'S “SAUK VALLEY WINGERS TOUR.”
The first letter of towns that spell out “Wingers.” Contact Matt Shore.
(815) 284-2335. Email: m-mshore@hotmail.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-V’s “WATERFALL TOUR.” Submit three
photos of waterfalls, preferably with your bike and/or yourself.
Different pin for each year. Flyer at http://geocities.com/wa_chapter_v. Write Clarine Dunn, 615 SW 126, Seattle, WA 98146.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G's “WORLD TOUR.” Five photos of
city signs named after a foreign country or city. Contact John E.
Smith, 2851 Hidden View Dr., SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. (616) 5546138. Email zephyr70@comcast.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-E’s “LIGHTHOUSE PHOTO TOUR.”
Photos of three different lighthouses with bike in foreground if possible. One beautiful pin, $10. Check or MO to Bob Thurgood, 614 216th St. SW, Bothell, WA 98021-8104. (425) 485-4416. E-mail:
rvt4@hotmail.com. Please see pins and forms at the website www.
gwrra-wae.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-O’s “FIVE CORNER RUN.” Photos of
five corners of the state. Contact John Scrivner, 2642 NE Old Belfair
Highway, Belfair, WA 98528. (360) 275-8606.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-V's "APPLE TOUR." Visit five different
cities in any state that spell “apple.” Take a picture of your bike and
the town hall or post office and send it in to get the second part of
the pin and a chance at a $50 prize. Lee Damoiseaux, 17 65th Ave
E., Tacoma, WA 98424. (253) 380-8815. E-mail: lee_damiseaux@
comast.net. Web site: http://www.geocities.com/wa_chapter_v.
OPEN ENDING DATE. OR-G’s “ANIMAL LOVERS” PHOTO
TOUR. Town signs bearing the names of animals. Contact Gloria
Norby, 1145 Jays Dr., Salem, OR 97303. (503) 393-5755.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-P’s “REST AREA” TOUR. Five photos of
rest areas, one picture of outhouse counts as two photographs.
Contact Perry & Rose Ann Lock, 23070 Republic, Oak Park, MI
48237. (248) 398-2657.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-O's “FIND A FORT” TOUR. Forts or
city/towns with the word “fort” in them. Contact Twyla Miller, 5312
East Collins Road, Port Orchard, WA 98366-8329. (360) 8717025. Email: fort@gwrra-wao.org. Web site: http://www.gwrrawao.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WI-J’s “ROAD KILL” TOUR. Photo of your
bike next to road kill. Pin awarded. Contact Keary Getter, 113
Chestnut Lane, Whitelaw, WI 54247. (920) 732-3982 or
getkj@lakefield.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. GA-A's "GOLD BOOK TOUR". Georgia
Chapter A will publish your picture with the Gold Book at national
and international parks or monuments on its web site at
http://gwrra-gaa.com. Send photo as an attachment to an email
(include your GWRRA Chapter, names of people in the photo, location, and date photo was taken) to poitour@earthlink.net.
OTHERS TOURS
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. “The World in Illinois” a
Motorist Awareness (MAD) open tour for all in 2009. Illinois has over
300 cities that share their name with others around the world. Visit
these cities and get your Passport stamped. With your completed
Passport and $5 you will receive “The World in Illinois” lapel pin.
Rules, Passports and list of cities can be found at www.gwrra-ildistrict.org or contact Toney Buzick at tcbuzick68@gallatinriver.net or
(309) 382-2588.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-U’s “LAKE CITY” TOUR. Visit cities with
“Lake” as part of their name. Contact Dick & Pat Thelan. (989) 5932151.
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-H's “COAL MINE TOUR.” Get your
patch then visit four places related to coal or just four coal items.
Contact Saundra Yoder, 1030 Hetlerville Road, Nescopeck, PA
18635 or http://mysite.verizon.net/vze/vze76tsr
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-X's “FOUR CORNER” TOUR. Contact
Rick Rodgers. (570) 587-2531. Email: card@epix.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. IL-E’s “CAST IRON FANNY” RUN. Ride
1,000 miles in 24 hours. Contact Terry or Nancy Kalaher, 612
Calcari, Gillespie, IL 62033.
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-S's “HORSESHOE CURVE PHOTO
TOUR.” Spell the word “horseshoe” using the first letter of any city,
county or post office sign and your bike. Send photos and $7, single
or $12, two-up to GWRRA Chapter PA-S, Ralph Wilcox, 1854 Erin
Dr., Altoona, PA 16602-7612.
OPEN ENDING DATE. UT-H's “GOLDEN SPIKE EMPIRE” TOUR.
Six restaurants whose first letters spell out Empire. Contact Ralph &
Dorene Valentine at 828 South 1425 West, Clearfield, UT 84015.
(801) 773-6828.
OPEN ENDING DATE. ME-F's “RIDE IN PINS.” Contact Mile
Sereyko, (207) 732-4537 or Roger Stinson, (207) 794-2064.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MO-X’s “XCEPTIONAL” TOUR. Signs with
an “X”. Contact Gary & Ginny Gillming, 11046 West State Highway
90, Noel, MO 64854. (417) 475-3598. E-mail: ginnyg@netins.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2’s “FRENCH FRY TOUR.” Cities,
towns or villages to spell “French Fry.” For forms and information,
send SASE to: Jim Ludwick at 475 S. Isabella Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI
48858 or ludwi1bj@localnet.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. ME-F’s “FOUR CORNERS” TOUR. Points
N, S, E, W. T. Contact Jeff Gifford, RR #3, Box 494, Lincoln, ME
00457.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2's BAKE-EM TOUR. Towns, villages,
etc. to spell “bake-em.” ContactJim Ludwick, 475 South Isabella
Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or ludwi1bj@localnet.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MD-D’s “MARYLAND IS FOR CRABS” HISTORIC” TOUR. In-state historical locations. For information, send
SASE to: Allan Phillips, 11621 Zennia Ave., Cumberland, MD
OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-A's “CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD QUIZ”
TOUR. Return completed questionnaire. Contact Ric Cross, 1438
Kingstream Dr. Herndon, VA 20170. (703) 471-0208.
OPEN ENDING DATE. BIG SKY REGION I Celebration of Lewis
& Clark's 200th Anniversary of the "Corps of Discovery." Take five
photos of your bike in front of a "Lewis & Clark Trail" road sign or
Lewis & Clark Trial interpretative sign anywhere along the route. For
more information, send a SASE to Don Beyeler, 2162 River Road,
American Falls, ID 83211. (208) 226-2063. E-mail: donbeyeler@
cableone.net. Web site: www.bigskyregioni.org.
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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.........................................48 ILLINGWORTH CLOSE ........................RED DEER ......................AB..................T4R 0B4 .........................403-309-5001
ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA ...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535
MIKE STIGER...................RIDER EDUCATION...............................4552 LEEWARD DR .................................PLEASANT LAKE.............MI ...................49272 ..........................517-769-4824
DAVID ORR .....................LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................1017 LITTLE ROCK CRT............................MONROE .....................NC..................28110 ..........................704-560-5446
PETER RUSSELL ................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525
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ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164
LORRAINE KNIGHT.......................NORTHEAST (B)....................................71 HARRIS ST ................................PAWTUCKET......................RI .........................02861 ..............401-723-5959
RONALD MILLER ...........................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................847 S. CLINTON ............................STOCKBRIDGE ..................MI ........................49285 ..............517-851-7276
DAVE CARTER ..............................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ..................1854 WOOD HAVEN DR................CRYSTAL LAKE ...................IL ..........................60014 ..............815-477-9893
MELISSA EASON - PROTEM ...........SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................21423 N 11TH AVE .......................PHOENIX ..........................AZ ........................85027 ..............800-843-9460
HARRY DOLLARHIDE .....................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................19719 SE 59TH ST ........................NEWELLA .........................OK .......................74857 ..............405-391-7661
STEVE HENICKSMAN ...................BIG SKY (I) ...........................................258 STONE RUN LANE ..................IDAHO FALLS.....................ID .........................83404 ..............208-523-9813
FRANK ALBERT .............................APPALACHIAN (N)................................310 NEWMAN DRIVE. ...................KODAK.............................TN........................37764 ..............865-932-2994
IRENE AASEROD ..........................THE VIKING REGION (V).......................AASEREDVEIEN 311 .......................SKJEBERG .........................NORWAY...............1747...........00-47-691-69151
PETER RUSSELL .............................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..........34 WEST PARK...............................LONDON .........................ENG....................SE9 4RH ............02088570525
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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
MIKE DEVINE ...............................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L)......................RR #1 67 CAMPBELL RD.................DEBERT .............................NS .....................B0M 1G0 ............902-662-4082
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ONKEN, W
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VANDERPOL, G
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KANSAS
DRAKE, G
HILTON, C
AIKEN, D
EDWARDS, T
MUSGROVE, T
KISTLER, R
TINKLER, J
MANGUS, G
SCHOECK, J
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763-477-6579
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MOORE, J
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BLACK, R
GLYDEWELL, L
GOODRICH, L
CARPENTER, G
HANNING, L
CHELLIS, M
MITCHELL, C
CHAPMAN, C
CAMPBELL, R
STOCKTON, R
BELEW, S
SCHAUSS, A
PENNINGTON, J
LEDSOME, C
JONES, R
PETERSON, P
SANDERS, R
LANGAN, J
DEMP, J
MARCINKO, R
BLACK, J
HUFFMAN, B
EBERSOLE, J
OVERMYER, T
BEVENS, J
HUDSON, H
BUIE, H
KOHLER, V
RIEHLE, J
WOLF, W
STRAKA, T★
CLICK, G
STADER, J
MEESE, J
FRANCIS, S
HAWKINS, J
BOULTON, L
KOTHERA, K
COLLINS, D
614-409-9178
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OKLAHOMA
GRENINGER, R
UPTERGROVE, B
COWAN, L
HANLON, S
SAVAGE, D
LEVINGS, W
DUNHAM, D
BYRNS, T
JONES, M
DIEDRICH, K
MOSS, L
COOPER, W
SHACKELFORD, J
SWEEDEN, T
918-272-9055
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OREGON
MCFARLAND, W
HUNTER, M
CHOATE, B
MASHEK, R
MORRIS, D
541-259-4429
541-912-3640
503-932-0206
503-650-6172
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PENNSYLVANIA
STONE, C
DUNN, G
MCCLUN, J
DICE, L
COENE, I
DIBARTOLOMEO, R
WALKER, D
WEAVER, D
PAYNE, T
CONNER, T
BRETZ, D
NEWTON, B
BILBY, A
CRYTSER, J
LONG, B
MILLER, M
GROSS, W
HARPER, W
HEFFELFINGER, J
JOHNSON, D
CRAIG, B
MOTTER, D
FAUPEL, L
RODGERS, R
JACKSON, W
814-652-6554
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BURNS, J
SILVEIRA, J
SMITH, J
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SC-S
SC-U
EASLEY
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GAFFNEY
CHESTERFIELD
LEXINGTON
AIKEN
ORANGEBURG
NEWBERRY
SENECA
BLACKSTON, C
WICKISER, G★
PETRUSH, J
HARRIS, H
PRICE, D
COLEMAN, C
COLLINS, G
DEFENDI, D
HARPSTER, R
CAPMAN, D
BOGART, T
CARNES, P
COLLYER, R
WILLIAMS, C
SIMMONS, D
GORDON, W
CAMPBELL, A
GROOM, R
DOWD, R
FRANKUM, W
D/D
SD-A
SIOUX FALLS
SIOUX FALLS
D/D
TN-A
TN-A2
TN-B
TN-C
TN-C2
TN-D
TN-D2
TN-F
TN-G
TN-G2
TN-H
TN-I
TN-K
TN-L
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TN-O
TN-P
TN-Q
TN-R
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TN-U
TN-V
TN-W2
TN-Y
TN-Z
SEVIERVILLE
NASHVILLE
MARYVILLE
KNOXVILLE
KINGSPORT
CROSSVILLE
NASHVILLE
DYERSBURG
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LEBANON
LENOIR CITY
JACKSON
CLEVELAND
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CLARKSVILLE
FAYETTEVILLE
PORTLAND
COOKEVILLE
CHATTANOOGA
MEMPHIS
MURFREESBORO
COLUMBIA
864-269-3288
864-225-2518
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842-623-6243
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SOUTH DAKOTA
LEHMAN, D
605-331-5651
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605-691-9106
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ZAHN, K
COMBS, L
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PECK, T
JAYNE, T
BISE, S
GRIFFIN, R
MARTIN, J
MIRACLE, W
COBB, J
MCCOY, J
JORDAN, D
JONES, D
BLACKMON, T
SMITH, A
SHOEMAKER, C
WEBB, C
HIXSON, B
HUNTER, T
KIMMET, R
BICKNELL, R
DORRIS, M
SPAKES, R
MCGILL, D
KEOUGH, G
GRAZIER, E
SMITHSON, J
865-774-7740
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ODESSA
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UT-B
UT-H
UT-L
UT-M
WEST JORDAN
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D/D
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RUTLAND
PETERSON, K
EARLY, W
BAKER, D
AUGUSTAS, G
CHERRY, R
MORGAN, R
ATKINSON, J
MINGS, G
CHENEY, R
MACMASTER, B
ACKER, J
PARDEN, D
COOPER, R
MCKINNEY, H
MAYO, A
HEFLIN, J
BURT, W
HARRIS, B
THACKER, M
HEENE, M
DAVIS, R
MEW, J
JONES, J
KOERBER, J
GARRETT, D
SEVERE, B
MARSH, J
MACOMB, C
BENNETT, J
SCHMITZ, B
SMITH, D
MANSON, B
NUNEZ, R
TERRELL, J
GEORGE, D
HUNT, E
GOUND, N
817-293-4667
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281-421-0792
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UTAH
QUICK, B
SMITH, D
OTT, T
MAQUET, M
GLEASON, W
DEAN, C
801-652-9629
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435-613-9790
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VERMONT
EVANS, N
COYNE, J
802-773-9197
802-672-1992
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VA-B
VA-C
VA-D
VA-E
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WINCHESTER
HASIAK, P
MILLER, A
WESTON, D
SMITH, J
HOOPER, C
COMBS, G
AEMMER, J
703-590-5712
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ABINGDON
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HANOVER
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CHESTER
SALEM
LEESBURG
HARVEY, R
KARL, C
MORGAN, W
WHITWORTH, W
TENGOWSKI, M
CLARK, R
DICKSON, J
CARR, R
PENDLETON, S
WARREN, W
TAYLOR, F
HARMON, J
LAND, E
MONTGOMERY, F
RODGERS, B
276-944-3483
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HUDNELL, M
HARVEY, S
CLARK, D
WELLS, H
HOPKINS, S
CHAVEZ, D
MITCHELL, R
CALMAN, G
YARNELL, J
DOMAS, G
HAFSOS, R
MCCOLLIM, T
SCRIVNER, J
PORTER, C
CALDARA, C
CRAIN, K
DUNN, E
PATTISON, S
WEIKART, D
HUTCHINSON, S
360-426-0213
206-412-2042
360-275-5614
425-788-1734
360-249-4846
425-277-3373
253-874-1141
360-739-5888
360-438-9765
509-582-7214
509-697-4415
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253-770-4927
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206-431-0961
360-225-9553
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CHIPPEWA FALLS
D/D
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WY-B
WY-C
WY-D
WY-E
WY-F
CASPER
GILLETTE
CHEYENNE
ROCK SPRINGS
CASPER
SHERIDAN
CODY
MOWRER, J
RAMSEY-JONES, R
HUTSON, D
FULLER, D
SHAFER, T
FRUM, M
BUCKNER, J
SKIDMORE, J
MCCORMICK, W
BYERS, D
GREGOIRE, W
304-755-9603
301-791-8176
304-782-1528
740-886-6460
304-280-1667
304-623-6711
304-872-5954
304-965-6196
304-598-0200
304-273-0195
304-636-4718
NEWFOUNDLAND
D/D
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NL-T
SHOAL HARBOUR
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TBA
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SPENCE, D
TUCKER, A
ONTARIO
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NB-M
NB-S
PENNFIELD
MONCTON
MIRAMICHI
PENNFIELD
ZILKOWSKY, B
450-424-6405
450-676-0065
819-394-3330
819-538-6973
450-217-0722
HARYETT, D
LIEN, R
306-249-1972
306-587-2681
SCHWERTNER, F
JONES, K
867-667-6505
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WINTHER, P
RAUN, J
OLSEN, C
00-45-4057-1050
00-45-54712797
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ENGLAND
DONOGHUE, P
NOY, M
01474-361-748
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ALEXANDERSSON, J★ 354-893-0171
EIRIKSSON, O
354-899-8007
INDONESIA
HAINIM, J
62-21-7262502
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972-542-300-311
NEW ZEALAND
SCOTT, B
00-64-3-3833589
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KROKAN, E
FRIESTAD, T
ROKSTAD, I
OFSTAD, T
SAMDAL, M
00-47-90850479
00-47-52831025
00-47-63856181
0047-92093728
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PANAMA
SANCHEZ, A
0-507-232-6640
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STEWART, T
CLARK, R
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AVOINE, D
GRIGNON, R
DIONNE, R
LALONDE, A
D’ARCY, M
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
TUCKER, A
WAIT, J
MEYER, G
HAMILTON, D
ELLIOTT, K
VERHAEGHE, R
WILL, G
JENKINS, W
902-838-4718
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BRINKLOW, T
POPOVIC, A
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FERGUSON, D
HALLER, P
MALCOLM, S
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CHILCOTT, N
DYER, R
DILLMAN, J
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EDMONTON
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INNISFAIL
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DE BRUYN, M
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TBA
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HULTINE, M
920-261-7101
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815-979-2851
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920-753-2185
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608-254-8209
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920-210-9153
YOUNG, T
262-633-8415
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920-452-4779
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608-244-8958
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608-732-7299
GULSETH, R
920-553-8862
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715-325-6477
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262-574-0490
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608-781-6133
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TEPE, W
715-845-2420
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715-986-2749
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715-833-3992
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NOVA SCOTIA
WISCONSIN
NADING, M
MAURER, D
HARVEY, K
VANDERSLOOT, R
KENT, B
FREY, G
HARDY, D
PORTER, L
NEWMAN, W
GREEN, D
OSMOND, C
SWEDEN
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F A M E
(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.)
Allen, Donald..........................................................Fairfield, CA
McNabb, Charles...............................................Springfield, MO
Babin, Phillip..........................................................Gonzales, LA
Michaud, Roberta ............................................Albuquerque, NM
Brady, Gene ..........................................................Pasadena, TX
Miller, Clifford ...............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Brady, Sarah..........................................................Pasadena, TX
Mytinger, David..................................................Indianapolis, IN
Carson, John ........................................................Jacksonville, IL
Panter, Jim ...............................................................Canton, OH
Carter, Dave ........................................................Crystal Lake, IL
Collins, Jim .......................................................Green Valley, AZ
Dodd, Kacey ..........................................................Gadsden, AL
Dodd, Josh .............................................................Gadsden, AL
Fisher, Steven .....................................................Hutchinson, MN
Preston, John.........................................................Jacksboro, TN
Rasmussen, Robert ............................................Minneapolis, MN
Rasmussen, Delores...........................................Minneapolis, MN
Rennick, Bob................................................Kings Mountain, NC
Grant, Ken.............................................................Pensacola, FL
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
Smith, Steven ................................................................York, SC
Hutchens, Jim ..................................................Pleasant View, TN
Smith, Bruce ............................................................London, ON
Hutchens, Shirrin..............................................Pleasant View, TN
Swanson, Lloyd .............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Kephart, Richard ....................................................Pensacola, FL
Taber, Frank....................................................Port Orchard, WA
Knudtson, Ronald .................................................Mason City, IA
Taylor, John .......................................................Fountain Inn, SC
Knudtson, Karen ...................................................Mason City, IA
Kolaske, Neal .....................................................Milwaukee, WI
Landis, Dick ..........................................................Zephyrhills, FL
Lantz, Charles.........................................................Wooster, OH
Lear, Tom.................................................................Bidwell, OH
Thayer, Gary ....................................................McDonough, GA
Townsley, Richard .....................................................Mahomet, IL
Vaillancourt, Michael .............................................Montrose, CO
Waer, Allan, Sr. ..................................................Meshoppen, PA
Legris, Mike................................................................Bradley, IL
White, Kirby ..........................................................Burgoon, OH
Lewis, Edward .......................................................Concord, NH
Williams, Boyce ..............................................Holiday Island, AR
Lewis, Judith ..........................................................Concord, NH
Wilson, Kerry .........................................................Gadsden, AL
Lyman, B.J.. ...................................................Santa Barbara, CA
Wilson, Joyce .........................................................Gadsden, AL
Lyman, Kit L. .................................................Santa Barbara, CA
Zakrajsek, Martin ..................................................Richland, WA
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M E M O R I A M
Ronald Aspinall
GWRRA #120289
Havre De Grace, MD
Lawanda M. Ford
GWRRA #69268-01
Zephyrhills, FL
Darlene E. Moore
GWRRA #41081-01
Waterloo, IA
Diane Thomas
GWRRA #151336-01
Guthrie, OK
Betty Beaty
GWRRA #69514
Greenbrier, AR
Michael Hopper
GWRRA #152443
Meldon, TN
Luella Okeefe
GWRRA #122415
Butte, MT
Jackie Thorpe
GWRRA #219194-01
Kamloops, BC Canada
George Brown
GWRRA #167816
Center Point, TX
Ronald T. Johnston
GWRRA #36419
Kimberly, ID
Robert L. Owen
GWRRA #38376
Brookville, PA
George Vetter
GWRRA #211561
Broomfield, CO
Howard Christopher
GWRRA #172923
Ridge Manor, FL
Richard D. Kudola
GWRRA #105290
Milford, CT
Donald L. Skelton
GWRRA #91710
Olney, IL
Steven Williamson
GWRRA #55527
Idaho Falls, ID
David Cox
GWRRA #169685
Kingsport, TN
Rosanne Lozowski
GWRRA #114042-01
East China, MI
Dale Stegmaier
GWRRA #176560
Wichita, KS
Joy Wright
GWRRA #280469-01
Hudson, IN
Rob Davies
GWRRA #296247
Collingwood, ON Canada
David Main
GWRRA #160978
Hastings, MI
Douglas Sweeney
GWRRA #38344
Saint Petersburg, FL
Trenton, ON Canada
Ellsworth Doughty
GWRRA #81748
Merritt Island, FL
Carolyn Martin
GWRRA #610811
Monroe, GA
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on Page 70!
Medium weight liner
zips inside lightweight
shell. Reflective piping.
Embroidered logos
and lettering. Great,
easily packed, dirtshedding jackets!
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SIZING (below).
NEW!
4082000 GWRRA Logo Charm
(bottom)...$5.00
3061023 – Lg (Size 42) .....Was $149.99—SALE PRICE NOW $100.00!
3061024 – XL (Size 44) .....Was $149.99—SALE PRICE NOW $100.00!
NEW!
Now In Silver!
GWRRA RideHide
GWRRA Bracelet
Silver braclet displaying GWRRA's
full color logo and motto "Friends
for Fun, Safety & Knowledge"
each $20.00
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GWRRA Charms
NEW!
White Ridehide
One of the most popular items
in the past few years is now
available in silver. Long-sleeve,
stay-snug cuffs to prevent
rollup. Blue lettering shows
GWRRA in a whole new way.
One of the most popular
items in the past few years
is now available in white.
Long- sleeve, stay-snug cuffs
to prevent rollup. Red lettering shows GWRRA in a
whole new way.
3081000 - Small .......$25.00
3081006 - Small ......$25.00
3081001 - Medium ...$25.00
3081007 - Medium ..$25.00
3081002 - Large .......$25.00
3081008 - Large......$25.00
3081003 - XL............$25.00
3081009 - XL...........$25.00
3081004 - 2XL..........$25.00
3081010 - 2XL.........$25.00
3081005 - 3XL..........$25.00
3081011 - 3XL.........$25.00
4082001 Charm with Laser-cut
GWRRA text
(top)...$5.00
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 standalone 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
NOTE: The GL1800 does
not have an on-board
comressor. The EZ Air
Gauge will work on the
GL1800 tires, but requires
access to a 1988-2000
GL1500’s compressor.
Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessory
hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use
with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor.
4011000 $12.95
EZ Air Combo
Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!
4011002 $29.95
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Order of Legions Patch
This patch is perfect for your favorite friend or relative who
has a military connection. The patches denote the status of
their service from active, reserve, retired or veteran and
the seal proudly announces their branch of the services.
PATCH-ACTIVE ...........$4.00
PATCH-RESERVE..........$4.00
PATCH-RETIRED...........$4.00
PATCH-VETERANS ......$4.00
SEAL-AIRFORCE ......... $2.00
SEAL-ARMY ................$2.00
SEAL-COASTGUARD .. $2.00
SEAL-MARINES ..........$2.00
SEAL-NAVY ................$2.00
Stylish Personal Name Badge
with Magnetic Backing.
Nice-looking plastic laminate in a 3.50" x 1.50"
size. Two-color black with gold lettering. Up to four
lines of text. Contact Dennis Baumann for quantity
and pricing at (800) 843-9460, Ext. 274.
4083000 - Magnetic Backing…$9.00
4083001 - Butterfly Clutch Backing…$8.75
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
Black Drawstring Cinch Pack
GWRRA logo on the front. Open
main compartment includes shoulder straps, which also cinch the
bag shut. Creates easy access to
large storage compartment. Straps
can be used for over the shoulder
or backpack carry. Made of 210d
Nylon fabric.
4081000
$10.00
Stay Cool With
RideHide!
GWRRA Shirt
GWRRA Hat
O R D E R
F O R M
Long sleeve white shirt
with pocket in front.
Logo on back and
front pocket.
$20.00
2XL & 3XL - $21.00
GW on front with
GWRRA on the back.
Flex fit cap. SM/MD
& LG/XL Available.
each $15.00
Mastercard
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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.
NEW!
GWRRA Earrings
Gold dangle earrings
displaying GWRRA's
black & gold logo.
$5.00 each pair
3051000-Small $25.00
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April 2009
GWRRA Belt Buckles
4083003 - MEN'S BUCKLE .................$25.00
3-1/2" wide men's buckle, Antique silver
finish, polished raised surfaces.
4083004 - WOMEN'S BUCKLE ...........$25.00
2-3/4" wide women's buckle, Antique silver
finish, polished raised surfaces.
4083005 - BUCKLE COMBO (1 Men's and
1 Women's buckle) SAVE $5.00..........$45.00
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.
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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 editor@gwrra.org.
1994 GL1500 SE
This is our (Barry & Pam Gann, GWRRA #280610,
of Lafayette,Tennessee) 1994 GL1500 SE, and the photo
was taken on the Cherohala Skyway shortly after a trip
on the Dragon at Deals Gap in North Carolina as we
were on our way to our first Wing Ding in 2008.We
bought this bike in the fall of 2006 after raising our two
kids and getting them out of the house so we could go
have our fun. Shortly after buying this bike, which was
maroon, we painted it white and added lots of chrome
and lights.We found out about GWRRA from some
other riders and joined Chapter TN-S.We’ve met lots
of new friends and taken lots of trips since then.
2003 GL1800
I (Bruce Friesen, GWRRA #210385, of Laguna Hills,
California) have owned street or touring Hondas
since 1972 (all black), but this ride is the best-handling and most comfortable to date! Most of my
accessories are very functional as I ride daily in our
great SoCal weather; however, the additions have
also enhanced my enjoyment of a number of 1-3
week trips I've taken to visit the great parks in the
Western and Central USA plus Canada (60K total
miles). I've also attended many SoCal “Ride for Kids”
events over the years. For a personal and unique
look, I've made aesthetic changes utilizing black powder coating, striping and minimal chrome.This Wing
even makes my driveway look great!
2003 GL1800/Hannigan
We are Eleanor & Edward Marino
(GWRRA # 197213, of Waukesha,
Wisconsin) and this photo is of
Eleanor and our 2003 Black
GL1800/Hannigan. It was taken at a
rest area on I-86 near Jamestown, New
York, while we were on our way to
visit the Finger Lakes Region and our
son and his family in Corning, New
York.We have put many thousands of
miles on our trike since it was converted by Nick's BMW of De Pere,
Wisconsin, and we hope to put on
many more!
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2002 GL1800 and
1986 GL1200 Aspencade
This is a photo of me (John Ament,
GWRRA #149930, of Lancaster, California)
with my ’02 GL1800 (left) and Fred Mcnutt
with his ’86 Aspencade at Yellowstone
National Park, with bison in background, on
July 1, 2008. It was in the middle of a fantastic, 4,300-mile trip, from Lancaster,
California, to Sand Point, Idaho, and back,
encompassing eight other states.There is
nothing like touring Yellowstone and other
National Parks on a motorcycle—especially
with bison crossing the road in your path!
GL1800
Here’s our (Phil & Kathleen Moss,
GWRRA #281185, of Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma) “rig” all loaded and ready to
roll on our first big adventure.We purchased the Gold Wing new in May of 2007
and took many short trips getting familiar
with the bike.We purchased the Escapade
trailer and had it a week before heading
out on our 6,265 mile, three-week-long
trip to Mt Rushmore,Yellowstone, Crater
Lake, the Redwoods, Zion National Park,
and more.While on our trip, we overheard one guy telling his friends…"Now,
THAT's the way to travel". He was right;
we’re hooked.What a ride!
2000 GL1500 SE
Here’s my (Stacy Steeves,
GWRRA #245022, of Highlands
Ranch, Colorado) 2000 Gold
Wing SE and trailer.The picture
was taken in 2007 in the Alcova
Recreation Area (near Alcova
Dam) just south of Casper,
Wyoming, while on my way up
to Billings. It was a great ride
from Highlands Ranch,
Colorado! Wing Ding 29 was a
blast, and I hope to attend each
year.This was my first.
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Ode to Our Playtime Machine
B y M e r r y L . Va n b u r e n • G W R R A L i f e M e m b e r # 5 3 7 7 2 • G r e e n e v i l l e , Te n n e s s e e
W
e woke up one morning,
to a beautiful day.
Our Wing was inviting us,
outside to play.
Then soon came upon,
others who knew,
That riding their Wing,
was a great thing to do.
Too soon, all the Wingers,
set out homeward bound.
With a warm joyful feeling,
for the new friends we’d found.
The urge to accept,
was too great to turn down.
We dressed up for riding,
and headed for town.
We stopped at a diner,
round noontime to eat.
And heard other folks say,
“Gee, aren’t those bikes neat?”
We’d certainly had,
a wonderful day,
Arriving home safely,
glad we took time to play.
We rode down the highway,
traveling with ease.
Enjoying the wonderful,
cool, fragrant breeze.
We all got acquainted,
and had lots of fun.
Then vowed we would meet,
again on our next run.
Then we washed the bike down,
it was shiny and clean.
That beautiful Gold Wing,
our playtime machine!
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And speaking of Playtime Machines…”We thought this was a good representation of Honda hardware,” says Jeff Lipp (GWRRA #210887, of Sterling, Kansas).
“These beauties belong to me and my wife Ava and Bob & Linda Boltz. Left to right: Jeff’s 2008 GL1800, Ava’s 2005 GL1800/Champion Trike, Linda’s 2005
GL1800/Motor Trike, and Bob’s 2005 GL1800. “We were taking a spin on the south central Kansas back roads and thought this would be a great picture in
front of the Kansas Motorcycle Museum in Marquette, Kansas,” Jeff adds. “We love traveling on our Wings and try to take one good long trip each year!”
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