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Tennessee) ’93 Interstate on the
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just outside of Mt. Airy (aka
Mayberry).The open-face granite
quarry is the world’s largest and is
used as a reference point by the
Space Shuttle crew when they're
heading for a landing in Florida. I
made this picture while on an
annual Blue Ridge Parkway ride
F e a t u r e s
Always a Reason to Ride: Our Journey East......................................................................12
Tulsa CVB/Wing Ding..............................................................................................................55
Cutting the Cord—Wireless Gold Wing Audio ...............................................................59
Our Harrowing Welcome to Wolf Creek Pass .................................................................66
A Great Road Trip Made Easy & Camper Options..........................................................70
Riders in Texas: Like-minded, Same Dreams! .....................................................................73
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I n f o B y t e s
Region F's New West Wing 1 ...............................................................................................14
I.C.E.: A Black Ice Crash Self-Analysis .................................................................................43
Wing Ding 31 Update Page...................................................................................................46
Get Safe!:Why Over-inflating a Tire is Not a Good Choice .........................................48
Another Reason to Go:Wing Ding Day Trips...................................................................53
D E P A R T M E N T S
Acts of Kindness ................................................20
Advertisers Listing .............................................85
Association Leader Listing ...............................88
A Word from Your Executive Director ...........7
Bragging Rights....................................................18
Classics Corner ..................................................32
Classifieds.............................................................86
Events....................................................................86
Finishing Touches ................................................97
GWRRA Official Products...............................93
GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................78
Hall of Fame ........................................................92
In Memoriam.......................................................92
International News & Views ............................22
In the Zone............................................................4
Just Jokin’..............................................................78
Member Benefits ................................................77
Motorcycle Goodies..........................................83
News Briefs .........................................................26
See Page 42.
March 2009
Northern Reflections ..........................................8
Product Previews ...............................................28
Readers’ Responses...........................................10
Readers’ Rides ..............................................95-96
Wing Ding 31 Application..........................79-80
Wing Ding Housing ...........................................81
Wing Ding RV and Camping Sites..................82
Workbench..........................................................34
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March 2009 • Volume 32 Issue 3
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In the Zone
Sharon Stanley • Editor • editor@gwrra.org
Share Your Knowledge of
Long-Distance Motorcycling
All this talk in last month’s Wing
World about packing light for long-distance rides and Randy Powell’s recent
“Squiggly Roads in the U.S.” article—
plus, this month, a feature that whets
our appetites with just a few of the littleknown motorcycling roads in the U.S.
(see page 70)—has got me thinking.
Perhaps it’s time we find a way to share
some of our roads, and travel tips, with
our fellow Wingers.
ow how we will accomplish this is
yet to be determined, but restassured a plan is in the works. Maybe
eventually we’ll have something available
online on the GWRRA website, but for now
we’ll run a small section each month in the
magazine. So if you choose to submit something, please be aware that you should always
include the phrase “Motorcycle Road” or
“Motorcycle Tip” in the subject line of any
email, or in the address line of any postal mail,
you submit. That will make keeping track of
these suggestions far easier for us as we sift
through the many responses and select some
for possible publication.
That being said, let me tell you how excited I am to receive your thoughts on local
“undiscovered motorcycle roads”. I’m sure we
all know of many twisty and/or scenic routes
in our home states and countries that have yet
to be discovered by other motorcycle riders.
Yes, I know there are some you’ll want to keep
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“hidden” all for yourself, but why not share at
least a few with your fellow GWRRA
Members so that they, too, can have some fun
riding them? To do so, please make certain you
include the exact start and end points of the
ride, the road’s official name or signifier (as
opposed to a nickname, though that can be
included as well), the nearest town or city, the
approximate mileage of the route and about
how long it takes, the approximate difficulty of
the ride, and whether or not amenities are
available. You may also want to include your
suggestions on the best time of year and best
time of day to ride that route and where riders can obtain more information about the
route. In addition, if you have the GPS coordinates, that would be helpful to many Members
as well.
I’m also excited to hear about long-distance motorcycle road trip advice that may be
new to, or as yet untried by, some riders.You
know the old line “You like potato and I like
potahto (et. al.)” from the Gershwins’ classic
song “Let's Call the Whole Thing Off”? Well,
some of us might look at packing our motorcycles that way: This item always goes here in
this exact position in my saddlebag because
that’s where I like it.Well, maybe you’ve not yet
looked at it squarely from another rider’s
point of view. Perhaps there’s a different and—
dare I say it—perhaps even a better location
that you’ve never considered for that item and
that you may like more. Also, you may decide
to reconsider whether or not a particular
item is even necessary on a long trip or if
there is some other item that will work just as
well or better. But if we’re so used to “doing it
one set way” and never considering that
“other riders may do it differently and I might
like their way better”, we close our eyes to
endless new possibilities.
Finally, as noted in my January “In the
Zone” editorial (“My Three Motorcycling
Wishes for the New Year”, page 4), I love
advice that comes from well-seasoned motorcycle riders. It’s not that newbies don’t often
offer some insight of their own; they can and
do. But the years of motorcycling knowledge
that longtime riders provide is absolutely
invaluable. Their insight into a plethora of little-known motorcycle roads and tips regarding long-distance motorcycle travel, especially
in regard to Gold Wings, is a wealth for which
we should all be grateful.
So here’s my question: Why not consider
sharing the knowledge of your own long-distance motorcycling insights with your fellow
GWRRA Members? In tough economic times
like these, we’re all looking for a little low-cost
fun and excitement. Little fits the bill more
than being able to jump on our rides now—
especially when gas prices are still so low—
and being able to enjoy new and exciting roads
and vistas. And for fellow Members still contending with harsh winter weather, it gives you
not only the time to jot down these routes
and tips and ship them off, but also some time
to plan and dream for your soon-to-come ride
next season!
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Wing World
A WORD FROM
YOUR EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
something that is usually offered to employees
is off to a great start:
Melissa Eason
only, but now you can take advantage of these
We have been able
Executive Director
programs at a discount. They come in handy
to get a lot of things
meason@gwrra.org
when you least expect it.The great thing about
in place to enhance your membership. Our
these plans is that when you file a claim, they
goal is to keep improving your benefits and dissend the money directly to you and not to the
count packages because you are all so very
doctor or the insurance company. We have
important to us—we know things are finanmore information about how to sign up for
cially tight for many of you, and we want to
these plans on our website at www.gwrra.org.
help where we can.
Last, but definitely not least, I am very excitLast month, we were able to announce the
ed to share with you that GWRRA is partnernew Recruiting, Retention, and Split Payment
Programs.This month, we have new details for a better Rescue Plus, dis- ing with Metrotek Learning to bring computer training classes to you at
a discount price. It’s online training to increase your computer skills for
counts on AFLAC, and discounts on computer classes from Metrotek.
Many of you have told us the 50 miles of towing from Rescue Plus Microsoft Office Suite Programs, including Word, Excel,Access, Outlook,
doesn’t get you very far and that you wanted more miles since you ride Power Point, and Adobe, just to name a few.We know this program can
long distances.With the miles you put on your bikes, 50 miles may not help many of you in your personal and professional lives.You can take
even get you to the nearest town! Though we hope this isn’t a service these classes any time day or night from any location that has broadthat you ever have to use, just in case, we have extended the towing band internet access.These classes can fit into the busiest of schedules.
miles from 50 miles to 100 miles.The best part is that we are not rais- The classes retail for $179, and they are being offered to GWRRA
ing the price for this program.You can still only pay $25 for your entire Members for only $75!
I am very excited that we have these new programs for you to be
household. If you currently have Rescue Plus, you are automatically
able to take advantage of.We are working very hard to make sure you
upgraded to the 100 miles!
And remember, Rescue Plus is not just a towing program. It is also a get new information right away. Please check your email and our webcomplete roadside assistance program. It covers all your bikes and any site for information as soon as it becomes available. I also appreciate all
non-commercial vehicles up to one ton. It also includes lock-out serv- of you who have taken the time to let me know what we can do to
ice, running out of gas, and emergency trip interruption in the case of improve our great Association.
I look forward to meeting more of you during 2009.Working for, and
an accident. Don’t forget you can purchase Rescue Plus for family and
friends that may not be a Member of GWRRA for just $50 a year per with, all of you makes me love coming to work every day. I hope you
household. If you would like more information on Rescue Plus you can enjoy our new programs and discount packages. We hope to find a litcall Member Services at (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 (Phoenix tle something for everyone.
area) or visit www.towbusters.com.
Enjoy the Ride,
You may be familiar with AFLAC insurance supplement plans. They
Melissa Eason
help with your out-of-pocket costs, and we know that every penny
helps these days.With so many people losing jobs and insurance cover“Every Member Matters”
age changing, we wanted to help. You can now purchase the AFLAC
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Ways in Which
2009 is Off to
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March 2009
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Vacation Planning Helps
Alleviate the Winter Blahs
B y
G o r d o n
ou know, I really enjoy the opportunity
GWRRA Executive Director Melissa
Eason and Wing World Editor Sharon
Stanley have given me to write a regular column for this magazine.
Nevertheless, it is a little bit intimidating to
realize that there might be thousands of readers out there who at least take the time to
glance at some of the words I’ve written. (I
make that assumption based on the fact that I
read—and have heard many other people say
they read—Wing World from cover to cover
each month.)
It is also somewhat of a challenge, given the
approximately two-and-one-half month lead
time necessary to each magazine issue, to
write something that has a cover date three
months in the future. Often when writing my
articles and, depending on the subject matter,
I have to project myself to the time of the year
when the article will actually appear in Wing
World. To further complicate matters, Wing
World reaches most of you approximately one
month earlier than the issue’s cover date…do
you see where I’m coming from?
Now you might well say “Stop snivelling,
Murphy, and get on with what you’re trying to
say.” And you’d be perfectly right! The timelines for getting something to print is only a
minor negative in respect to having the opportunity to make a regular contribution to our
wonderful magazine.
And anyway, do you know what far outweighs that minor negative? It is the opportunity I have to take myself out of the present
and to project myself closer to the beginning
of the riding season, as is the case with this
article.
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While it is still very much winter, as you
read this, for many of us—particularly those of
us in the more northern areas of Canada and
the United States—we are, as some would say,
at least on the downside of the season. The
advent of snowstorms has tapered off
(although a vicious northerner can still bring
with it a storm or two); the daylight hours are
getting longer; the sun is beginning to show
that it can overcome the chill in the air; and, in
some cases, a tuft of grass is starting to tentatively peek up through the dirty snow here
and there.
All in all it is a time to be thinking, among
lots of other things, of course, of what our
vacation plans are going to be for the upcoming riding season. If you’re like me, and a whole
host of others about whom I read or know,
you have already studied a number of maps.
You’ve also tentatively mapped out the route
of your trip-of-a-lifetime for this coming summer. Those plans can—and probably will—
change depending on any number of unforeseen factors between now and your departure
date. But developing those plans is a lot of fun
and can bring back a lot of memories of previous trips.
It used to be that we would have to gather
a large number of maps to be used for plotting
out the various routes we would take during
our trips. These maps, after the routes had
been appropriately highlighted, would have to
be bundled into as compact a package as possible to be placed in the trunk of the bike or
in the trailer for frequent consultation during
the trip. I know I used to carry a briefcase
filled with maps, taking up space that could be
better utilized for other purposes. (And I
won’t speculate here on what the shopping
trips might have produced to fill that space!)
These days, however, we have the option of
taking along a laptop computer, loaded with
mapping software and, along with our GPS
unit, we are ready to travel wherever our
motorcycle and a tank of gas can take us.
(Though taking at least a hand-held atlas is also
advisable.)
Yes, planning the trip is part of the fun and
anticipation. And, if you’re like me, you will
spend some time reminiscing and discussing
some event that took place the last time your
adventure took you over part of the route you
are now planning to traverse again. [At least
this planning certainly helps pass away the winter blahs and alleviate some of the PMS
(parked motorcycle syndrome).]
Anyway, before we know it we’ll be firing
up the Wing again and hitting the open road.
“There’s no life like it!” as the old song says. I
can’t wait! But, until then, I’ll just wait and
dream…
Bon jour!
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We Believe GWRRA is an
International Association
aving just read the January 2009 issue, I
would like to comment on Talmor
Suchard’s letter (“Readers’ Rides”, “Is
GWRRA Really an International Association”,
page 10) about GWRRA and Wing World not
being international enough.
Being a Danish guy, of course I do understand Talmor’s point of view. However, I am
very satisfied with GWRRA’s conclusion:That
it will remain largely focused on the USA.
The reason why I have subscribed to
GWRRA/Wing World for several years is
exactly because of all the American subjects
in Wing World. And also because of the
extremely positive atmosphere you have in
your magazine and in your organization.
I am a great fan of both your country and
you American people. I visit your country as
often as possible and enjoy driving a (rented)
motorcycle there—until now mostly in the
West and the South. In fact, in 2006 I drove
cross-country from Daytona, Florida, to Los
Angeles together with some Danish friends. It
was a fantastic experience.
I subscribe to six different motorcycle
magazines, and Wing World is absolutely the
best because of the above-mentioned reasons. If I wanted to read more about
European, Israeli, or African motorcycle culture, I simply would subscribe to magazines
from those countries. And, actually, I never
read articles about these subjects when Wing
World contains such.
What I think could be interesting to read
about in Wing World—both for you
Americans and for us foreigners—is what we
foreigners experience when we travel in your
country. That would also harmonize with
your main idea and could add some different
and new points of view to the stories. Such
stories could also contain cultural differences, such as what Talmor asks for.
To follow that idea, I will soon write an
article about some of my experiences from
my motorcycle trips in the U.S. and what kind
of reflections they have caused a 50-year-old
Danish guy.
Mogens Joergensen
GWRRA #246297
Ringsted, Denmark
We reserve the right to edit or excerpt
Readers’ Responses. Send typed, dated and
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i, I would like to respond to Talmor
Suchard’s letter (“Readers’ Rides”, “Is
GWRRA Really an International Association”,
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signed letters to “Readers’ Responses,” Wing
World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 850802450 or by email to editor@gwrra.org.
page 10). With all due respect, yes, I think
GWRRA is an international association.
We (my wife and I) are Members of
GWRRA, and we live in Tijuana, Mexico. Since
we joined GWRRA, they have been more
than kind and helpful, especially CA-1F, which
is the Chapter that we ride with when we go
to the USA.
I have written to Wing World several
times, and they always answer my questions.
They even put in an article that I wrote to
them (June 2008, page 12), and they put in
another one from fellow Member Ody Pond
from Saudi Arabia, and one from ISR-A in
Israel.
In all fairness, GWRRA is doing its best to
publish all of us. However, I will grant you that
most of our fellow Members don´t know
how hard it is to own a Gold Wing in a foreign country. I know about this; I own a 1988
GL1500 and had to pay $7,900 (U.S.) for it
(with a salvage title, over 115,000 miles on it,
and several broken parts). Plus, the Mexican
government charged me over $1,800 (U.S.)
tax to put Mexican plates on it. And getting
parts is very difficult, as are gas prices (about
$3.80 to 4.28 (U.S.) per gallon).
So yes, you could say that I know what
Talmor is talking about. But all of that is nothing compared to the acts that our GWRRA
family does on a daily basis and the friendship
that they offer you, me, and anyone.These are
from the heart. [If in doubt, please see the
story I just sent to the “International News &
Views” section of this issue, (page 22)].
And please remember our motto of
“Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge”. To
me, it is just what it says.
Javier & Betty Chavez
GWRRA #289717
Tijuana, Mexico
Alternative for
Emergency Contact Info
picked up a copy of Wing World a couple
weeks ago and enjoyed it immensely. It
brought back many memories of riding my
1957 Indian. (And yes, I still have it.)
The issue I was reading was October of
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2007, and the “In the Zone” editorial (“Full
Circle: A Plea for Safety Gear”, page 4) and
the article by Lynn Dailey (“In Case of
Emergency: Why Contact Info is Important
Even on a Group Ride”, page 31) has prompted me to write.
There is an organization called “Next of
Kin Registry” (www.nokr.org) that warehouses all the truly important data needed
should you be in an accident. Even if you are
conscious, do you know your blood type?
Most people don’t!
You can check out this site on the Web. It
is free, you can register online, and the only
ones able to access the information are law
enforcement, medical personnel, and hospitals (they have an access code, thus keeping
your information confidential). It is also used
by the U.S. military.
Misty Lenz
Hermanville, Mississippi
Just My Opinion:
Headlight Modulators Stink!
am going to disagree not with Doug
Roberts (“Just One Person: My Modulating
Headlight Trial”, November 2008, page 69)
but with the Federal and Florida State Statutes
that allow the use of headlight modulators.
The issue here is safety. The only person
that the headlight modulators help is the person riding the bike that has them.The danger
is from the distraction it causes. It draws others’ attention off the road and onto the lights.
You can see these lights for miles, and I don’t
think car drivers should be distracted for that
length of time. The outcome could be disastrous.
And as a rider myself, I don’t like bikes
with modulators coming at me or behind me.
My experience shows riding in front of someone with modulators is very distracting! I think
that only emergency vehicles should have
them and that they may even cost more lives
than they save. Aren’t daytime headlights and
alert motorcycle drivers enough?
I’ve been riding 45 years, and I’ve learned
not to irritate potential road rage idiots. Had
the author been riding with his modulator
behind the judge on the judge’s way to the
courthouse that day, the ticket might not have
been dismissed. Just my opinion.
Freddy Domingue
GWRRA #179759
Nederland,Texas
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By Jorja & Gail
Hensley • GWRRA #133535 • Wichita, Kansas
My wife, Gail, and I recently watched a show on the Speed Channel of a company
where they rebuild cars to your specifications from the upholstery, engine, tranny,
wheels and frame. The company’s name is Year One, and it’s located in Braselton,
Georgia.We wanted to see it but didn’t know if we’d rather drive in the car or jump
on our bikes.
Virginia’s Natural Bridge.
hen we decided, Why not just take the
trip on our bikes? It gives us yet another
reason to ride, and we’re sure to see so
much along the way that it won’t just be a ‘destination trip’ but a vacation-style trip as well!
Well let me tell you, there are a lot of
roads to be traveled between Wichita, Kansas,
and our final destination, Atlanta, Georgia
(Braselton is just northeast of the Atlanta
area). With so far to travel, limited time (due
to work) and allowing extra time on our
return trip for bad weather, we found ourselves becoming one with our machines. We
averaged 11-12 hours a day on the bikes, racking up over 2,700 miles in six days (plus one
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day in Atlanta).
First we hit Missouri, then on to Arkansas,
Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. The return
trip had us in Tennessee just for a few miles,
and we discovered that Tennessee deserves a
whole separate vacation! We saw some beautiful southern mansions, plenty of stormweathered areas and, of course, some marvelous twisty roads (Alabama Hwy 176
between Dogtown and Hwy 35, called Little
River Canyon, and Hwy180 in the Northern
Georgia Mountains). We only hit hard rain
once, and we actually saw it coming, turned
around, and went to the last town to take
cover in a car wash. It wasn’t long before we
Memphis’ Graceland.
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had company from another group of motorcycles seeking refuge.
One evening after supper, we were sitting
outside watching the weather and saw a couple of NASCAR haulers. Now my wife is a big
NASCAR fan and proceeded to get autographs of the truck haulers for the rigs of #6
and #16. My wife also collects HarleyDavidson bandannas with the dealer name on
them, or pins if they don’t have bandannas. She
currently has proof of being to 72 different
Harley dealers.
Our return trip had us south of Memphis
in Lake Horn, Mississippi. That dealer sent us
north to the Graceland Harley store.We even
had our pictures taken at Elvis Presley’s front
gate to Graceland and toured the gift shops
and restaurant.
At Year One, company representatives gave
us a personal tour of the garage, warehouse,
and shipping/receiving. And there were lots of
works in progress everywhere.They also gave
us a hat and a T-shirt.Year One has many different catalogs of different models (of which
we took 15 pounds of catalog material!) Be
sure to visit their website, at www.Year
One.com, if you get a chance.
All in all it was a good trip and we were
glad we chose to jump on our bikes and do it.
Still, it was also good to get home safe and
sound.And our dog, as always, was glad to see
us drive up after such a long motorcycle trip.
So next time you consider driving a car to
a destination or making it a bike trip instead,
why not just opt for the latter?
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If the weather outside is still “frightful”, don’t despair. Region F is creating a major
new rally venue called “The West Wing” in the great Southwest, and you’re invited.
his new rally will be held in March or
April each year, depending on the
Western city that is chosen to host the
event.This year, that city is sunny Las Vegas, and
we’ve negotiated some great rates for you at
a wonderful hotel and casino called The Sunset
Station Hotel & Casino for the April 17-19,
2009 event!
“The West Wing” will not be a second Wing
Ding, but it will have some of the same great
vendors, seminars (such as CPR renewal training), and events (like a drill team demonstration). Plus, there’ll be events you may not find
at other rallies, including poker, blackjack, slot,
and bowling tournaments and much more.
Among the seminars offered will also be
“The Rhythms of the Road” with GWRRA
Co-Founder Shirley Stephens-Garcia & Benny
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One of the Sunset Station Hotel & Casino’s
standard king rooms. Luxurious and affordable,
the hotel and casino is located on more than 98
acres in the heart of Henderson, Nevada, near Lake
Mead, Lake Las Vegas, the Galleria Mall, golf
courses, recreation areas, and other renowned
restaurants and shops.
Garcia and former Wing World Editor Nick
Hoppner and a “Garage Day” Q&A seminar
with tech guru and Wing World Technical
Editor Stu Oltman.
Guided tours available include The Valley of
Fire, Red Rock State Park, and more. (If you’d
like to rent a bike or car, we are negotiating
special rates and may be able to assist you.
Contact us for details.) Plus, Hoover Dam is
nearby and the Grand Canyon is only several
hours away.
On Friday and Saturday nights, we’ll have
special entertainment, including the Region F
Couple of the Year selection (special guests
include GWRRA Executive Director Melissa
Eason and GWRRA International Couple of
the Year Ken & Rita Moffitt), hold 50/25/15/10
drawings, and even offer a chance to win your
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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
makes towing a trailer unique and have designed our trailers
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Opening Ceremonies will be on Friday
evening, but there’ll be a full day of activities
on Friday afternoon, so come early (special
rates available both Thursday and Monday).
But wait, there’s more! If you’re flying in to
Vegas, we’ll have a welcoming committee to
meet you in the baggage claim area of your
terminal. (Please contact us to arrange for this,
as we will need your flight information and a
cell phone contact number.)
So be a part of GWRRA history and be a
part of this first-ever event.We will be waiting
for you in our warm western weather as
Region F kicks its party up a notch for “West
Wing 1”. See you there!
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Rally Details and Contact Info:
• Host Hotel: Sunset Station Hotel and Casino
• Location: Henderson/Las Vegas, NV
• Room Rates: Friday & Saturday, standard room $79 (++)* per night (1 to 2
guests, weekend minimum stay)
• Thursday or Sunday extra night option, standard room $49 (++)* per night (1
to 2 guests, when already booking a Friday and/or Sunday night stay.)
* must spend Friday & Saturday to receive this bonus rate
• Number to call when making Reservations: (888) 786-7389 (***Remember to ask
for the “GWRRA special rate”) Please Note: Space is limited and the deadline to save is March 31, 2009.
• If you are flying in to Las Vegas, email your flight information to Jeffrey Goldin at
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• For more details or questions about “West Wing 1”, please contact:
Jeffrey & Denise Goldin, Region F Rally Master, at (602) 481-0894
or arizonagoldin@cox.net
• For rally brochure and registration form, visit the Region F website at www.gwrraregionf.org
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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
(GL1800)
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
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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-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
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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
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In this department, we include some of the many photos we receive each month that do not necessarily fall into the other departments we’ve established over
the years. We understand that, as one large family, we often have more to brag about than just our bikes. So here’s your opportunity to share those accomplishments (and just plain fun anecdotes) with the entire Association! Send photos and text to “Bragging Rights,” Wing World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
or by email to editor@gwrra.org.
The Family that Plays Together…
his photo is of the three Manning brothers and their wives: John &
Faye, GWRRA #177378; Jim & Carolyn, GWRRA #262913; and
Mike & Shirley, GWRRA #215106.They are all Members of Chapter L
of Laurel, Mississippi.
They grew up playing together and, when their “golden years” began,
they all started riding Pearl Yellow GL1800 Gold Wings. During their
many road trips, they have had the pleasure of meeting many goodhearted people and making many fond memories.
Their family is a prime example of the saying, “The family that plays
together, stays together.”
(Submitted by John Manning, of Laurel, Mississippi.)
Chapter IN-P2 Collects Toys for Kids with Cancer
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Motorcycle Awareness “Star”!
ob Rosenbaum, of Wisconsin’s Chapter A, was presented with a
special certificate of appreciation and a pin at the Operations
Meeting for the Wisconsin
District held in November, 2008.
Bob conducted 14
Motorcycle Awareness
Presentations last year
and presented the MSF
DVD “Intersections” to
groups of students enrolled in Driver’s Education classes in both private and public schools.
Bob has also worked to
promote
Motorcycle
Awareness in the community by arranging bike displays at local businesses
and was interviewed by
Wisconsin District Rider Educators
the Janesville Gazette for a
Patty Flahive and Terry Hughes present a
front-page story last May
special certificate of appreciation and pin to
for Motorcycle Awareness
Bob Rosenbaum (center).
Month.
Through Bob’s efforts, over 300 people were “touched” in 2008 with
this important information to help keep us, as riders, safer on the roadways.
(Submitted by Kevin Puckett, GWRRA #124580, of Roscoe,
Illinois)
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t our last November meeting, Chapter IN-P2 Members donated
toys for kids in the cancer unit at Riley Hospital for Children in
Indianapolis, Indiana.
We had an entire table full of gifts for the kids that were in the hospital over the Christmas holiday. We are a small Chapter, and to see
such a large collection of toys makes me proud to be a part of IN-P2.
(Submitted by Jeff & Penny Mayer, GWRRA #97856 of
Munster, Indiana.)
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The Sunshine State Greets Lone Star Staters
his is a photo of 10
of the 17 Members
of the Texas N2 Chapter
who rode over to the
Pensacola, Florida, Welcome Center while
weekending at the 2008
Mississippi District Rally.
Thanks to the help of
Brenda Loveland, the
manager of the Welcome
Center, we were able to
position the bikes and
ourselves in the perfect
position while she snapped the photo.
From left to right
are: Rex & Ann Nix with
their 2007 red Wing, Jim
& Beth Hartley with
their 2005 Portland
Gray Wing, Linda &
Steve Seligman (their
2005 red trike Wing is
not shown), Donna & Marty Uphoff with their 2003 Silver Wing, and
Billie & Steve Fleming with their 2003 red Wing
(Submitted by Jim Hartley, GWRRA #202979, of Kingwood,Texas.) ●
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Thanks for Helping on My
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y daughter Kelly and I put a lot of planning and preparation into our trip to
Colorado. I checked my 1984 Aspencade over
and, on June 27, whoosh, we were gone!
It’s a two-day ride from our home in
Wisconsin to Colorado, and our first stop was
to be Estes Park, where we would go up into
Rocky Mountain National Park. But not far
from our entrance to the park, I heard the
sound of metal on metal in the front brakes.
Now what do I do? I wondered. It was a
Monday at noon. I dug out the Gold Book and
looked under Estes Park, where I found Larry
Pettyjohn. When I called, I talked with Larry’s
wife, who said he wouldn’t be available until
that evening.
Kelly and I went to the KOA and set up
camp to wait. Larry’s wife told me that Honda
cycle dealerships in Colorado were closed on
Mondays, so I decided to wait and see what
Larry had to say.
That evening, Larry came to our campsite
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and we discussed the situation. Larry said that
he always took his Wing to Interstate Honda in
Fort Collins for service. So on Tuesday morning, Kelly and I were at Interstate Honda bright
and early before they opened.
At Interstate, I told the manager my situation and he said “I understand that you are on
a trip. We will get you out of here as quickly as
we can.” In forty-five minutes, we were on the
road again with new brake pads on the left
front disc.
Now also on Monday evening, Larry had
made some suggestions to Kelly and me as to
which scenic northern Colorado roads to ride.
Since the brake problem had put a crimp in our
travel plans, Larry had given us some alternate
travel ideas. We used his ideas and rode
through some beautiful canyons and mountains.
This was the second time I’ve used my
Gold Book, and this was the second time I’ve
met really neat people as a result of it. Many
thanks to Larry and to the folks at Interstate
Honda of Fort Collins for their help in making
our trip a beautiful success.
Hal Seider
GWRRA #132678
Oostburg, Wisconsin
Blessings in Texas
hile traveling from my mother-in-law’s
house near Dallas, Texas, to our home
near Birmingham, Alabama, we found ourselves stranded in the small town of Canton,
Texas.
It was Sunday morning, July 20, 2008, at
10:30 a.m. and temperatures were already
approaching the 90s F. I decided to stop at a
CVS for some water, lemon-lime Gatorade,
and sunscreen. As we dismounted from our
1999 two-tone red Honda Gold Wing, Patty
(life partner and trophy wife) told me of a
hissing sound she had heard coming from the
rear of our pride and joy. Being the good,
always attentive, husband that I am, I replied “I
don’t hear anything. Let’s go.”
After some rehydration and sunscreen, I
did my walk around and we mounted up. But
as I attempted—with a lot of difficulty—to
back up, I asked myself why I was exerting so
much energy when I had a perfectly good
reverse on my bike.
It was then that I realized something was
wrong. I got off and found the source of the
“hissing”—a flat rear tire. Without hesitation,
I pulled out my Gold Book and started calling
the numbers listed under Canton, Texas.
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There were no answers, so I left messages with
each call. Patty told me that they were all probably at church, and again she was right.
Blessing #1: A call back. After about five
unsuccessful calls, Jim Hays called me back
and explained that he and his wife Candy had
gone to the early services at church and just
got in. He said he was only a few minutes away
and would be right there. Soon, a man and his
very sweet wife came up and said “This sure
looks like a good place for a flat tire”.
Blessing #2: Home opened up to us. Jim
and Candy then drove us back to their beautiful home, where Jim made several phone calls
in an attempt to find a shop owner who would
possibly help me out with a new tire. With no
success on the phone, Jim drove me to
Howell’s Cycle in Van, Texas.
Blessing #3: Eric Howell of Howell’s
Cycle. Eric, the shop owner, mechanic, Gold
Wing owner, and just overall good guy, agreed
to open up on Sunday for me. Jim then drove
me back to his house and packed up his air
tank. He then drove me to CVS, where he aired
up my “deflated” tire, and escorted me back to
Eric’s shop (we even had to stop on the way so
Jim could jump out and air up my tire again).
Blessing #4: New tire; great deal. Eric
changed my rear tire at no extra charge, even
though it was a Sunday afternoon and his shop
was officially closed. As a matter of fact, Eric
charged me less for the Elite 3 tire he sold me
than what I had paid for the inferior tire that he
had to replace. (By the way, he has an excellent
website at www.howellscycle.com.)
Blessing #5: Calls for relief efforts kept
coming in. While Eric was changing my tire, I
checked my cell phone and showed Jim the
seven calls I’d missed. Everyone in the Gold
Book who I had called had gone to the effort of
calling me back to see if I still needed help.
What big hearts and a good group of people in
Texas!
In summary, while having a flat tire is not
something I hope to have happen again, I
made some new friends, had some good fellowship, and was back on the road in less than
two hours. Patty and I even made it back home
to Mount Olive, Alabama, that night.
I cannot thank enough Jim & Candy Hays,
Eric Howell, and all the folks who called to see
if we still needed help. God bless ya’ll!
Jim & Patty Bowlin
GWRRA #291702
Mount Olive, Alabama
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“International News & Views” is a new Wing World department aimed at providing information
submitted by GWRRA Members who live outside the U.S. or by U.S. Members who have
information to share about something that has occurred in a country other than the U.S.
New Ontario Act—Bill 117—is Far Too Restrictive
By Ralph Van Dorsten, GWRRA #264357, of Beamsville, Ontario
s a citizen living and paying taxes in the province of Ontario, I do
not support Bill 117, an act to amend the Highway Traffic Act to
prohibit riding a motorcycle with a child passenger under 14 years of
age, introduced by Helena Jaczek MPP for Markham as a private members bill.
I thought Wing World readers might be interested in learning of this
proposed new law they want to make in Ontario. It has passed its second reading; in Ontario, it must pass a third reading to become law. Can
you imagine the ramifications of this law? Talk about taking civil liberties
away from responsible motorcycle riders! Talk about the fun that these
kids will miss out on! I am SURE that no responsible adult would take
a child that is too young for a ride, but to limit it to 14? I have fought
this law, but I don’t think we have enough support to stop it. I have
spread it around as far as I can and emailed my politicians, but I don’t
think it is enough.
Here is a portion of the letters I have sent to my politicians concerning Bill 117:
“This proposed bill is not based on any scientific research. Riders,
industry, industry associations and safety experts were not consulted
prior to introduction of this bill. Motorcycles in Canada are designed
for the safe use of riders and passengers.
While Ms. Jaczek’s recommendation is well-intentioned, she is misinformed. Here is the quote from a letter sent by Raynald Marchand,
General Manager of the Canada Safety Council to Helena Jaczek, MPP
Oak Ridges-Markham, the Premier and the Minister of Transportation.
“It is the CSC’s position that there is no statistical evidence to
support this legislation.”… ‘I reviewed all seven Ontario Road
Safety Annual Reports from 1999 to 2005. I did not find any fatalities for motorcycle passengers less than 14 years of age. I also
looked at injuries for motorcycle passengers less than 16 years of
age and compared them to bicycle passengers less than 16 years
of age and car passengers less than 16 years of age over the same
period (1999 to 2005). Ontarian children were four times (4x)
more likely to have been injured as passengers on bicycles and 262
times more likely to have been injured as passengers in passenger
vehicles than to have been injured as passengers on motorcycles’.”
Laws, including those addressing speed and helmets, already exist to
protect the safety of motorcycle riders and passengers. Regulation 596,
subsection 10(3) of Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act states:“A person who
is a passenger on a motorcycle operated on a highway and who is occupying the seat referred to in clause (2) (b) shall sit astride the seat in
such a manner that his or her feet are placed upon the foot rests
referred to in clause (2) (b).” This is rational and intends that the passenger is safely balanced.
Bill 117 has created a lot of turmoil in the riding community and
beyond. Family trips are in jeopardy and tourists from other provinces
and states are wondering how they can plan trips across Canada if they
have to detour around Ontario. So much for tourism in Ontario.
This goes beyond motorcycling and speaks to legislation based on
incorrect information being introduced and passed into law without
due diligence. It speaks to a lack of reasonableness, responsibility and
accountability. I am duly concerned for everyone’s—including children’s
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safety—whether as a motorcycle passenger or in any other activity. I
also support legislation that makes sense to me and this does not.
I am asking you as my MPP to vote against Bill 117 at second reading.”
All I can say is that, if it becomes law, God help the riders with kids.
Greetings from Abroad
his photo of our (Peter & Margaret Stelling, GWRRA #253222, of
Western Cape, South Africa) “High Lighter” 2001 1800A was taken
overlooking the South African Naval Base in Simonstown. We live and
love it here and riding a bike in the Cape is an absolute “Yes!”
T
My First Visit to the States from Across the Pond
e (Brian & Ann King, GWRRA #175307, of Hampshire, England)
have just returned to the UK from touring New England in an
RV. This was our first visit to the USA, and we were completely bowled
over with the warmth, generosity and hospitality of everyone that we
met and spoke to.We hear a lot of negative comments about Americans
in the UK, but I suspect they are from people who have never visited
your country.
Because of this forum [GWRRA and the Gold Book], we were able
to contact complete strangers in your country who responded with
helping us plan our tour. Our special thanks go to Martin & Becky
Kaiser and Joe & Carol Coyne, who invited us to park our RV at their
places overnight and who welcomed us with overwhelming hospitality.
We can’t wait to get back and spend more time with you wonderful guys and girls. Bring on the muffins and blueberry pie!
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Gifts to Mexican Orphanage Greatly Appreciated
i GWRRA Family. We (Javier & Betty Chavez, GWRRA #289717,
of Tijuana, Mexico, and Jesus “Chuy” Montanez, GWRRA #204853,
of San Diego, California) and the kids of the El Faro Casa Hogar
orphanage would like to say “thank you” to everyone for your help.All
of CA-1F went above and beyond “the extra mile”. You guys donated
food, clothing, shoes, toys, books, and more to another country—
Mexico—and it was greatly appreciated.
Unfortunately, we have a lot of violence right now in our city of
Tijuana.With that, plus the way the economy is, it is really hard. All the
nonprofit organizations are hurting. But you made this call for help
come true after Chuy, and some people that he knows in San Diego,
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Wing World
As you can see in the photos, the kids and everyone else really
appreciated all the donated items. The little kids were even smiling so
much that they made us all thank God for all the things we have. But it
wasn’t just the smiles; you touched their hearts—the kids, the other
people’s, and ours. If you could only have seen their eyes, it would have
touched your hearts also.
Your gifts to these kids made us proud to be Members in the
Chapter and made us realize how lucky we are to have friends and family like you guys at GWRRA’s CA-1F. It sure feels good to be a
GWRRA Member and to know that this is an organization in which it
doesn’t matter what color, race, religion, or age you are or which country or social status you come from—everyone is welcomed with open
arms.
May God bless you all!
All Aboard the Chunnel Train
orking in Germany, I
(Robert
L. Adams,
GWRRA #56903) get the rare
pleasure of being able to travel
Europe on my 1988 Wing.
During a fall trip up to
Amsterdam or Brussels (I hadn't
yet decided), I got sidetracked
after seeing a sign for Calais,
France. That's where the
Chunnel takes off from going to
the South of England.
I wanted to see the South of
England, but you can't until you
buy a ticket and board the Chunnel train. So that’s what I did, and I
spent the weekend in Kent, England.
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asked him if CA-1F would be able help out with this orphanage.
El Faro Casa Hogar gets no help from the government or the private
sector, and they have 56 children—ages 6 months to 14 years old—that
they care for.They all live by donations from caring people, but it is hard.
That’s why they asked for help and Chuy asked the Chapter, at a
Chapter breakfast, for help, even though we had a California Toys for
Tots run as well.And even though, as we all know, the recession is hard
everywhere.
But all of the Chapter Members stepped right up on the spot and
found a way to give even more. In fact, within just a few days we had a
fair amount of stuff to donate to the orphanage.What a great bunch of
people you are.
“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
March “Wingy” Contest, 1 W. Deer Valley
Road – Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85027. All
entries must be received before March1st.
Entries must include your name, mailing address,
phone number, GWRRA membership number and
the following:
• The page number on which “Wingy” is located.
March 2009
• The name of the company hosting “Wingy”.
• The location in the ad
where “Wingy” was found.
A winner will be randomly chosen on March 1st;
the lucky winner of the $50 will be contacted by
email or phone. Additionally, the March winner’s
name will be published in the May 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 without 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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“Where’s Wingy” Contest
Winner for January Issue
Congratulations go to Del Broyles of Rohnert Park,
California, for finding “Wingy” (seen here) on page 32 of the
January 2009 issue.Wingy was located in the Add On ad (on
the license plate). Del 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 23 of this issue.)
New Region I Directors
“I’d like to thank Roy and
Pearl McKenzie, who are stepping down as Region I
Directors, for the time, work,
and dedication they contributed as Region I Directors,”
says
GWRRA
Executive
Director Melissa Eason.“I’d also
like to welcome Steve and
Sandy Henicksman as the new
Region I Directors.”
Here is a greeting from
Steve & Sandy, in their own
words:
Hello, we are Steve & Sandy
Henicksman, and we reside in Idaho Falls, Idaho. We have four children, eight grandchildren, two cats and a Golden Retriever.
Fortunately, all live in Southeast Idaho.
Our involvement with GWRRA began in 1994, after purchasing a
1993 Candy Red 1500 and we now tow an Aspencade trailer with a
bra that reads “Sandra’s Suitcase”. Like many of you, we were looking
for some riding companions and attended a dinner gathering of the
local Chapter ID-E. When we arrived, the Chapter Couple immediately made us feel welcomed.
Well, it was not very long until we found ourselves being the
Newsletter Editors for the Chapter. From there, we had the privilege
of becoming Region P Trainers. Not only did we learn a lot but we
made friends in this country and in Canada. To this day we keep in
touch and visit whenever possible.
But this came to an end when our jobs were transferred to the
Bay Area in California. Both of us work for the same company (Sandy
for 33 years and me for 46 years). Much to my surprise, we did not
ride as much in California as we had in Idaho. Between a long commute and the terrible traffic, the rides became fewer and fewer.Then,
in 2000, the company transferred us back to Idaho.What a wonderful
day that was for us.
Within six months after returning to Idaho, we were asked to
become the Assistant District Directors and then the District
Directors. Just when we thought it was time for a break, we were
asked to become Assistant Directors for Region I and now the new
Region I Directors.
We truly believe that you have more fun when you are involved.
And obviously we really enjoy our involvement with GWRRA and the
great people that comprise its membership. We are looking forward
to being your new Region I Directors.
New Region H Directors
Cliff & Donna Miller have decided to step down as Region H
Directors but will remain active Members of GWRRA. “I would like
to take the opportunity to thank Cliff and Donna Miller for their hard
work and dedication as Region H Directors,” says GWRRA Executive
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Director
Melissa
Eason,
“Thank you for your years of
service.”
“I would also like to welcome Harry and Joan
Dollarhide as the new Region
H Directors,” Melissa says.
Harry & Joan have been
Members of GWRRA since
1994 and have served in many
capacities within GWRRA that
include Newsletter Editors,
Assistant Chapter Directors,
Senior Chapter Directors,
District Leadership Trainers,
Assistant District Directors, Region Leadership Trainers, and Assistant
Region Directors. Harry is currently a Leadership Training Master
Instructor and a Rider Education Master Instructor Trainer. Both are
Level 4 Master Tour Riders.
“We are very excited to have Harry and Joan serve as the new
Region H Directors,” Melissa says.“Congratulations Harry and Joan!”
Trike Riders International Hopes to Work More
Closely Together with GWRRA as Sister Associations
Trike Riders International (TRI), a sister association of GWRRA
begun in the spring of 2003, recently announced the appointment of
Bob Larsen as its new Executive Director. Bob was chosen for the
position last fall after former TRI Executive Director Tom Goettl tendered his resignation in late August. Prior to that Mike Wright had
been TRI’s Executive Director.
Bob and his wife Linda have been GWRRA Members since 1996
and joined TRI in 2005, after deciding to trike their 1996 GL1500.
(They now own a 2003 Metallic Silver GL1800 with a 2005 Hannigan
conversion.)
During their years as GWRRA Members, they have held various
positions within the organization, including Senior Chapter Directors.
Also, both are Senior Master Level 4 riders and participate in—and
strongly believe that—rider education saves lives.
They say they hope to build a closer working relationship with sister association GWRRA and to build on the foundation and work in
TRI that has been done by the TRI leadership that preceded them.
“I’d also like to show that there is no reason to give up riding and
that triking is a viable alternative for those who want to become a
new rider because, for whatever reason, two wheels simply exceeds
their comfort level,” says Bob.
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PRICE CORRECTION TO RECENT
GENE’S GALLERY ADVERTISEMENT
WINGSTUFF.COM ANNOUNCES NEW GL1800 DELUXE
TRUNK LID + DELUXE SADDLEBAG LID ORGANIZERS
In the February 2009 issue of Wing World
(page 51), the Gene’s Gallery advertisement
mistakenly listed the Compu-Fire Alternator
at an incorrect sale price.
The sale price for the alternator should
have been listed as $389.99, discounted $60
from the original retail price of $449.99.
MEADOWS’ ENTERPRISES CO. INTRODUCES THE SWIVEL-HITCH
Meadows’ Enterprises
says, “Our patent pending
item, called the SwivelHitch, is for utilizing ATVs
and large motorcycles to
pull light cargo trailers. Our
item provides a complete
orbital range of motion to eliminate any binding at the vehicle/trailer
connection.
The idea came when my wife and I decided to purchase a trailer to
pack and pull our camping gear with our friends, who were already
doing it. I asked a friend who had been from North Carolina to Canada
and New Orleans about the do’s and don’ts of pulling trailers with a
motorcycle, and he told me of an incident when he and his wife had
stopped for fuel. In leaving this gas station, and when throttling and
leaning to merge into traffic, the trailer connection bound and caused a
momentary loss of control. Thankfully, no one was hurt and no damages
incurred, but this got me to thinking. My occupation involves being a
maintenance troubleshooter, planner and tool designer. So, with my
experience and practical application as a user, I developed our idea of
the Swivel-Hitch.
With the shoulder bolt counter-bored into its mount and its bronze
bushings for a smooth orbital swivel motion, its capacity more than
meets the tongue weight which is recommended by your normal 1-7/8”
ball hitches. I know we feel safer using the Swivel-Hitch I created, and
I believe others will also. The Swivel-Hitch is still new on the market,
and we are now educating the public about it. Our website is currently
averaging 750 visits per month which includes three YouTube video
links, showing installation, uses and trailer attachment instruction.
For more information and pricing, visit www.meadows-ent.com or
call (252) 523-7487. Our address is Meadows’ Enterprises, 3820
Pleasant Hill Rd., Pink Hill, NC 28572.
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Available separately or as a 3-piece combo:
Wingstuff.com says its GL1800 Deluxe Saddlebag Lid Organizer Set
easily attaches to the inside lid of your saddlebags with existing stock
screws. The company adds that “Traveling has never been easier; it keeps
everything neat and organized.” Features of the organizer include two
roomy main wide center pockets, stretch loops on each side upper and
lower, and black key clips on each. A (pair) Saddlebag Organizer Set
includes longer black screws for easy installation, Wingstuff.com says.
In addition, Wingstuff.com introduces the GL1800 Deluxe Trunk
Lid Organizer, which they say “keeps items in your trunk neat and well
organized.” Features of this organizer include two large wide center
pockets upper and lower, and two side tall pockets all with Velcro closure across top flaps. Trunk Organizer Kit includes longer black screws
for easy installation, the company adds.
Prices for the items are: GL1800 Trunk Lid Organizer Kit # 18001
$19.99; GL1800 Saddlebag Lid Organizer Set $27.99; GL1800 Trunk
Lid and Saddlebag Lid 3-piece COMBO $44.99.
For more information or to order, visit www.wingstuff.com, visit the
Gold Wing Retail Superstore & Installation Center at 20902 Bake Pkwy.
Suite 106, Lake Forest, California, or call toll-free at (800) 260-4050.
ADD ON ACCESSORIES INTRODUCES MANY NEW ITEMS
Add On Accessories says it has many new items to introduce to Gold
Wing riders, including the following:
Eagle Trim Emblems
This chrome eagle trim accents any GL1800 and fits on the saddleWing World
bags, trunk, side and front. Add On says it is 10” in length and installs
easily with self-adhesive tape. Fits all GL1800s. Sold in pairs.
Part number: 45-1837
Suggested Retail Price: $39.95
GL1800 Side Cover Accent
This accent piece is a chrome addition to any GL1800. Made to fit
around the “Goldwing” emblem. Fits all GL1800s. Sold in pairs.
Part number: 45-1632
Suggested Retail Price: $44.95
GL1500 Right Glove Box Accent
This tri-chromed accent fits over the right glove
box on all GL1500 Gold Wings. Add On says that
“Back by popular demand, we have a limited quantity available just for you.” Sold single.
Part Number: 15673-121
Suggested Retail Price: $34.95
chrome, brushed metal,
polished or black powder.
Motolights come
standard with a 35-watt
halogen MR16 bulb.
The company says that
“With an 8-degree
beam spread, the halogen bulb increases daytime visibility making
it easier for oncoming
traffic to see the motorcycle, while increasing
nighttime visibility for
the rider.” A 50-watt
MR16 halogen bulb
and a 50-watt MR16
amber bulb are optionally available.
The new lights come with an industry-best 3-year warranty from the
date of purchase and the company will replace burned out halogen bulbs
for life, for the light’s original owner.
Motolight adds that “As a symbol of the appreciation Motolight has
for the job they do, the company offers 10% off retail prices for any
active or veteran military, police or fire personnel.”
For pricing, more information, and to order, call (513) 772-3469 or
visit www.Motolight.com.
STEADYMATE REVEALS WEBSITE REDESIGN
Rist-Rest© Throttle Assist
Add On says that “This new universal throttle assist will allow more
miles with better comfort.” The extra large 2-1/2” adjustable tri-chromed
rest with rubber insert will fit most 4-screw end cap replacement grips,
the company adds, and it installs in minutes and comes with longer
screws and an allen wrench.
Part Number: 45-1237R
Suggested Retail Price: $19.95
For a free catalog and to locate the nearest dealer, call (800) 8219861 or visit www.addonaccessories.net.
MOTOLIGHT INTRODUCES NEW HALOGEN AUXILIARY
RIDING LIGHTS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR
HONDA GOLD WING GL1800 RIDERS
Motolight introduced last fall a new fender-mounted halogen riding
light that was developed specifically for riders of Honda’s Gold Wing
GL1800. The company says the lights mount by utilizing existing fender bolt holes, require no special wiring harness, and turn with the bike’s
front wheel. They are available in five finish options—chrome, black
March 2009
Steadymate, a leader in premium tie-down products and accessories
for all recreational vehicles (motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats,
pick-ups and cars), says it is pleased to announce the launch of its
redesigned website, www.steadymate.com. The website has been
revamped and updated to provide easier site navigation, incorporate new
products and offer a tips and advice section so customers can reach out
to the pros in the recreational securement industry.
“The site is far more customer friendly with a wider layout accommodating more products per page, larger font size, more in use pictures,
increased readability and less scrolling,” explains Web Developer
Stephen Megitt from Filament Creative. “The feedback from customers
has been overwhelmingly positive.”
New features will continue to be incorporated on the website including user-generated product reviews and ratings, contests, referral program, promotional coupon codes and a dealer locator. Demonstration
videos from SnowTrax and DirtTrax Television will also be featured on
the website to teach customers how to properly secure their recreational
vehicles by using Steadymate products and accessories.
“The website provides a much better support to our retail price list,
more information for our distributors and users of the product,” says
President of Steadymate Canada, Larry Harrison. “It offers people the
opportunity to reach out to the pros with their questions on new legislation and safe securement. We are pleased to launch a premium website
to showcase our premium products.”
For more information on Steadymate and to order products, visit
www.steadymate.com.
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ter of the line of travel, as the bike
our GL1000 and GL1100
was designed to be.That’s why it may
Gold Wings came from
be well worth it to spend a little
Honda’s factory equipped
extra money to get either an OEMwith motorcycle sealed beam headsealed beam labeled “Motorcycle”
lights. If you have a Vetter Windor, better yet, a headlight housing
jammer fairing on your Gold Wing,
that uses the newer halogen H4
the sealed beam that was installed at
bulbs.
Vetter’s manufacturing plant was actuThe 1975 thru 1977 Gold Wings
ally an automobile sealed beam, alare equipped with a reserve lighting
though it was labeled “MOTORCYunit, otherwise known as an RLU.
CLE”.
Pete Boody of Pistol Pete’s GL1000
You may ask,“So what’s the big difGold Wing Services (www.oldference?”
wings.com) quoted the following
The big difference is the following:
concerning the use of the H4 haloWhen you are riding at night and
gen headlights on the 1975 through
your Gold Wing has a motorcycle
1977 Gold Wings:
sealed beam, you switch from low
“If you have ever opened the side
beam to high beam.Your high beam is
shelter cover of a 1975, 1976, or
still focused straight ahead, but higher.
1977 GL1000 and noticed that the
When you are riding at night and
Reserve Lighting Unit has a bulge in
your Gold Wing has an automobile
the back of it, it is most likely the
sealed beam, you still switch from low
(Photo courtesy of Clymer® Repair Manuals)
cause of the higher resistance of the
beam to high beam but your high
H4 bulbs that were used back in the
beam is no longer focused straight
mid-70s, causing additional heat in the unit. I believe that Honda saw this
ahead. Instead, it is higher and slightly to the left of straight ahead.
Figure 1 shows the filament arrangement in a typical sealed beam for and, along with the wiring plus the cost of the unit, did away with it and
motorcycles. Figure 2 shows the filament arrangement in a typical added the H4 bulb to the headlight assembly (’78 and up) and eventually went to the dual bulbs in the tail light (’79 and up). Unfortunately,
sealed beam for automobiles.
It is better to have both the high and low beams focused at the cen- they did not add the dual H/L bulbs until 1988, in the GL1500.Those of
LO
LO
GND
HI
FILAMENTS
IN LINE
MOTORCYCLE
FIGURE 1, FILAMENT ARRANGEMENT
IN A MOTORCYCLE SEALED BEAM
Notice that the high and low beam filaments are in line with each other.
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GND
HI
OFFSET
FILAMENTS
CAR
FIGURE 2, FILAMENT ARRANGEMENT
IN AN AUTOMOBILE SEALED BEAM
Notice that the high and low beam filaments are offset from each other, which will
cause the high beam to be slightly to the left of center when the low beam is centered.
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us who have the Reserve Lighting Units and
wish to keep them stock, and in working order,
should probably not switch to the H4 bulb, and
I have never had a failure of this unit since I
stopped using the H4.”
But if you like the improved night vision
that the H4 halogen headlights provide, as well
as having extra taillights, and would also like to
keep your ’75 through ’77 Gold Wings looking
original, you can easily bypass the RLU.The following excellent advice is from Randall
Washington, a noted GL1000 expert, of RANDAKK’S CYCLE SHAKK, (http://www.randakks.com):
“You should know how to bypass a failed
Reserve Lighting Unit. This is a very clever
device. It’s designed to compensate for a failed
low beam headlight or taillight filament by
switching to the high beam headlight or stop
lamp filament (at reduced voltage). If the unit is
working correctly and all your bulbs are okay,
here’s how you will know everything is right:
1. The red stop lamp indicator on the
console will come on every time you
apply either the front or rear brake. If
you apply the brakes and the red light
does not illuminate, you either have:
• a burned out taillight /stop light bulb
• a bad indicator bulb
• a problem with the Reserve
Lighting Unit
2. The headlight indicator works in
opposite fashion (it is the clear white
indicator on the lower left side of the
console). It stays off all the time,
unless there is a problem with one of
the two headlight filaments.”
Randall continues that, “Also, it’s possible
for the RLU to fail in such a way that you have
no headlights or taillights at all! The Clymer
manual has a nice diagram (previous page)
which shows how to bypass the RLU using
three short jumper wires (via the dotted lines
shown). I recommend that you make up three
short wires (with appropriate male and female
connectors on each end) and put them in your
glove box, along with a sketch of the connections to affect the bypass.
By the way, if you are interested in maintaining your bike’s collector value, I recommend that you keep this device in service. It’s
a very neat device that was engineered to
accommodate anticipated safety regulations
that never materialized. In my experience, failures are rare, and it does provide a useful safety feature. Collectors always check to see that
GL1000s have this device in place and that it is
in operation.”
Adding extra taillights, stop lights, and other
running lights tied to the taillight/stop light circuit could also shorten the life of the RLU. Bob
MacBird, GWRRA’s Classic Wing SIG Representative, and Pete Boody suggest that if you
want to add extra lights that use the taillight
and brake light circuit, leave the incandescent
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bulb in the original tail/brake light housing.
Then use the newer LED #1157 substitutes
for any additional taillights and brake lights.
The LED light bulbs will never draw enough
current from the RLU to cause damage.
One Final Suggestion
If your classic Gold Wing has a Vetter or
other aftermarket frame-mounted fairing, the
original package came with those little blue
Scotch Lock electrical connectors to connect
the Vetter headlight harness to the Honda factory wiring. After 25-plus years of use, there’s
a good chance that those connectors have
deteriorated from corrosion and dissimilar
metal chemical reaction.
This aging process can lead to voltage
drops at the connections and intermittent
open circuit conditions. You may find that
some of the electrical items on your fairing
are failing—either intermittently or permanently. Now would also be a good time to
replace all of those little blue Scotch Lock
electrical connectors with some good hot
solder connections. Just be sure to use a
good quality lead tin alloy solder and some
good quality electrical tape or heat shrink
insulation.
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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.
Belts and Hoses
Hi Stu, I purchased a 1995 Gold Wing with
24,500 miles on it. I’m assuming the belts and
hoses are original. Should I replace all belts
and hoses due to the age factor, even though
the bike is low mileage?
Ron Metzler
GWRRA #253562
Youngstown, Ohio
Ron, I suspect the parts you’re concerned
about are good as new. Timing belt construction and materials all but eliminate the age
cracking so common on a car’s accessory drive
belts. Honda recommends the GL1500 timing
belts be inspected at 100,000 miles (no time
interval specified), and replaced if they show
evidence of worn or chipped teeth or other
damage. I wouldn’t even bother looking at
them at 24,500 miles, unless there’s obvious
noise or fluids seeping from the belt enclosure.
If you do go to the trouble of exposing those
belts, you’ve already accomplished 75% of the
work involved in changing them. In that case,
you may as well install new ones. I’d suggest
examining the coolant hoses and tightening
any loose clamps. But unless you find evidence
of swelling, splitting, or oil contamination, I
wouldn’t go any further. Those hoses have
proven themselves quite long-lived.
Stu
Two Questions:
Airbags and Cooling Fans
Hi Stu, I have a couple questions. I have a
2007 airbag model and am wondering if there
have been any actual deployments of these
units? I can’t seem to find any online.
Related to this, are there any Honda suggestions regarding the use of cup holders and
keeping these out of the path of the expanding
bag should this occur? I try to keep mine (Ram
mount on left grip) above the handlebars, but
it’s hard to tell if this is out of the path.
Second question relates to the cooling fans.
I, like you, live in the 100-plus zone of Phoenix
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and am wondering if anyone has put a switch
to reverse the fans under the special condition
of bumper-to-bumper traffic?
Is it feasible? Seems that as long as neither
fan lead is permanently grounded, it should be
possible. I had an overheating issue last summer on I-10, and it wasn’t pleasant. I’d rather
cook my legs than do that again.
Thanks for “Workbench”, it’s great.
Jim Griffin
GWRRA #275742
Scottsdale, Arizona
Jim, if I owned an air bag model, I’d make
sure that no aftermarket items were attached
either to the handlebars, forks, wheel, or fender. The airbag is an expensive option, and I’d
want to be sure to not interfere with its ability
to save my life in an emergency. I’d also not
want to do anything that might cause accidental deployment.
Regarding the fans, switching their rotational direction would render them ineffective.
In bumper-to-bumper traffic, those fans will
run continuously all by themselves when your
speed is less than 15 mph and the coolant temperature is above the sensor’s set point. If the
bike overheats (boils out coolant) under those
conditions, my suggestion would be to have
your dealer inspect the cooling system for
obstructions or possible malfunction of the
temp sensor or fan electrical circuits.
Stu
Effect on ABS and More
If You Trike a Wing
Stu, on a Wing with ABS, if you trike it
how would it effect the ABS?
Also, with a system that lets you know if air
pressure is low, how would the effect be on a
trike? Thanks.
Hank Smith
GWRRA #18635
Kennewick, Washington
Hank, many air pressure sensors can be
programmed to whatever pressure your tires
require, so that shouldn’t be an issue.
However, some tire monitor systems for bikes
are only capable of monitoring two wheels. If
yours is one of those, you’ll have no way to
monitor the pressure in a third tire.
Of course, you’ll now need three sensors
rather than two. The ABS issue is best taken up
with the trike kit manufacturer. Each has their
own ways of doing things, but I’m not aware of
a trike kit that includes the hardware or software necessary for three-wheel ABS.
Stu
1989 GL1500 Carburetor
Stu, I have a serious problem which you
may be able to help me with. I own two Gold
Wing GL1500 motorcycles, and they both
have about 48,000 miles on them.
The problem I have is the carburetor on
both bikes. They both do the same thing at different degrees. Each bike, when started, runs
fine but, after a few cycles of acceleration, the
engine RPMs will not drop when you shift the
bike.
However, if you shift the bikes into 2nd and
1st gear, the RPMs come down with the clutch
lever pulled in. Only one of the bikes, when it
is in 1st gear at a stop, the engine RPMs will
go up and down about 800 RPMs with the
throttle plates in the fully closed position. I
have checked the choke cable and the start
valves on this bike, and they are closed after
the lever is closed to the closed position.
On the bike with the 800 RPM idle problem, it has had the carburetors cleaned, pistons
checked, and the accelerator pump replaced.
Also, all of the 3.5 mm inside diameter vacuum hose has been replaced. The carb on this
bike has been synchronized, but the problem
did not change. I have a question about the
accelerator pump, which is no longer being
sold by the factory. There is a brass guide that
the shaft of the pump rides. Is there a replacement for that guide? I ask because the pump
shaft on the new pump is still hanging up on
start off acceleration.
Also, I have not tested each powered and
non-powered vacuum switch on the bikes, but
I think the carburetor control unit may be at
fault. However with no test in the factory manual, I do not want to throw parts at it and really could use any information that you might
have. And, if you could find an article on how
the carbs function on these bikes with all the
hoses and valves, that would be helpful. Please
send any info as soon as possible, as I really
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enjoy riding these bikes. But it is getting harder, to say the least. Thanks.
John S. Revelle
GWRRA #166915
Auburndale, Florida
Disabled Motorcycle Riders, Inc.
518 36th St. West • Palmetto, FL 34221
John, have you insured that the throttle
cables move freely and that the cruise cable
actuator isn’t part of the problem? It’s possible
that the fuel filters are partially plugged. Also
check the sub-air filter. If it crumbles and gets
sucked into the air jet solenoids, all sorts of
problems can result. The brass weight in the
accelerator pump must move freely.
Stu
Stu, the throttle cables move free, and the
fuel filter was also changed. The sub air filter
was changed, and at the time, it did not look as
if it had crumbled, but it did when removed.
But if it did crumble and get sucked in, what
would be the fix? The brass guide is on the carb
body. The shaft rides on it above the rubber
boot. It is not the pump weight. Thanks.
John
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John, your symptom is one of a lean condition. The idle surge is often caused by clogged
idle jets or passages. If you haven’t already,
consider removing and disassembling the
carbs for a thorough cleaning and overhaul.
Ultrasonic cleaning works best, in my experience.
Stu
Advice on Building a Trike
Hi Stu, my name is John Farrell and I am a
prospective Member of the Sierra Vista
Arizona Chapter of the Gold Wing Road
Riders Association. I went to my first meeting
this month, and the Chapter Director gave me a
few Wing World magazines to look at. They are
awesome. Also, I like your articles in the magazines.
I purchased my first Gold Wing back in
July of this year [2008]. It is a 1984 GL1200
Aspencade. The gentleman I bought it from
had it sitting in his yard for almost two years. I
paid $500 for the bike. And yes, it has a clean
title.
The bike was all there except for one piece
of chrome stripping around the saddlebag. I
gave the bike a new life once again. I got it running after a few bucks invested. I just got the
carbs rebuilt, and it is going to be repainted
(Burgundy Red with gold flakes). My total
invested, as of now, is $2,000.
I have owned and driven Hondas most of
my life. I have owned a Honda CL 70, CB 350,
CB 500, CL 750 and, briefly, a GL1000. I
haven’t ridden a bike in 30 years, but I am
ready to “live again”.
Here is my question for you. I have a friend
who works and builds trikes. What rear end
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size that would work best for the GL1200?
My girlfriend and I would feel safer having
three wheels rather than two.
Your help would be very much appreciated. Keep up the good work. We will be talking
more later and will send pictures of the bike to
you when it is done.
Thank you very much.
John Farrell
Sierra Vista, Arizona
John, early trike kits often used axles from
older, compact-sized Ford products or Toyota
pickups. They were modified in length to suit
the application. But building a trike isn’t simply a matter of bolting a car axle to the rear.
My hunch is that you’d be money ahead and
safer by selling that bike and buying an older
machine that’s already been modified with a
professionally designed trike kit. Either that,
or take an approved MSF course and practice
until you feel safe enough to enjoy the machine
as it is. You’re certainly no stranger to riding,
though I suspect your skills are a bit rusty
after a 30-year hiatus, and that’s what’s causing your crisis of confidence.
Stu
Clatter
Stu, I have a ’94 1500 with 27K miles that
burns Castrol 10W30 synblend. On starting—
in or out of gear, clutch in or out—it clatters
for about 15 seconds. After sitting for a week,
it really clatters loudly; otherwise, after 15
seconds, I take off and the bike runs splendid.
Sounds like the clatter is coming from the
gear box, except for it being in neutral with the
clutch in. I bought the bike with 8K on it, and
it had cold engine clatter then, maybe not as
bad though. My other ’94 never had clatter,
but I burned all fossil oil with that one.
Does it sound like it may be a rod? Or
would you just keep riding it, seeing how it’s
done 20K, with some clatter?
Al Felgate
GWRRA #196259
Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Al, you have what sounds like an oil pressure issue. That is, oil pressure in the
hydraulic valve adjusters. My suggestion
would be to drain about a half quart of engine
oil, then fill the bike to the full mark on the
dipstick with Marvel Mystery Oil. Ride conservatively for about 500 miles, then replace
the oil and filter. By the way, I suggest using
the factory-recommended 10W40 viscosity,
unless you’re operating in an extremely cold
environment. And FYI, the oil you're now
using contains friction modifiers, making it
unsuitable for a wet-clutch motorcycle. If you
must use 10W30, obtain a JASO MA oil.
Stu
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Gold Wing Antifreeze Leak
Hi Stu, I am a newbie to the whole Gold
Wing thing and to GWRRA. I bought a new
2007 Gold Wing in May of 2007 and currently have just over 17,000 miles on it.
My problem is that, shortly after I bought
it, I started to smell a whiff of antifreeze. I
took it back to the dealer, and they could not
find anything wrong. I rode all of 2007; and,
in 2008, we and two other couples left our
place in Pennsylvania and rode to southern
California (7,500 miles round trip).
I did not smell any antifreeze until we
started to climb Pikes Peak. Then it heated up
almost to the red line. I shut it down (let it
cool and had to add water). If I stayed below
15 mph, or over 30 mph, I would be fine. But
anywhere in between those, it would heat up.
After that, we rode for about two days and
pulled into a gas station for gas. Then, boy did
I smell antifreeze (it took about a pint of water
to fill the reservoir).
I called Honda, and I was able to make it to
a dealer about a hundred miles away. They
took the bike apart and said they found some
loose hose clamps. All went well until I got
home (6,000 miles later, and even through 111
degrees F in southern California). Then I
started smelling it again.
I took it back to the dealer, and they tore
the bike down again and found a small hose in
question. They replaced it and also replaced
the radiator cap. But about 200 miles after
that, I started to smell it again.
Currently, it is in the shop, and they did
pressure checks and rode the bike and did anything they could think of to check it out. What
I noticed is when I would come to a stop at a
light or when taking corners or parking, I
would smell it the most. I told the dealer that,
and they checked the reservoir and the fill cap
but found nothing.
I need to tell you this bike is still under
warranty, and Honda customer support is
working on this also. But do you have any
help or ideas or direction that might help that
I could pass along?
We are planning some more long trips, and
I don’t want to be left sitting there with
Harleys flying by (the other two couples that
we went with had Harleys). If you could
respond so I can get any info to the dealer to
help get this problem taken care of, it would
be greatly appreciated. I gotta ride! Thanks in
advance.
Jim Rudy
GWRRA #291739
Willow Street, Pennsylvania
Jim, if the coolant temperature is above the
level that triggers the fans, and if the bike’s
speed is below 15 mph, the fans will come on
and drag the temperature back down. Don’t
shut off the engine, as that will only cause the
temperature in the engine block to increase.
Either slow below 15 mph, or come to a complete stop. But allow the engine to idle while
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the fans “do their thing.” If the bike’s speed is
above 30 mph, the incoming air should prevent
the temperature from rising much above the
gauge’s centerline. The speed in the zone
between 15 and 30 mph can be problematic
regarding coolant temperature, because the
fans will not operate, and the incoming air
flow may be insufficient to keep coolant temperature in check. At times like those, and especially when pulling a hill like Pike’s Peak, the
rider should attempt to minimize engine load
by shifting to a lower gear (lower than overdrive). Personally, I’d be in either second or
third gear in those situations. Elevated coolant
temperature under extreme conditions isn’t
necessarily anything to be concerned about.
Your Wing isn’t overheating, technically speaking, unless it boils coolant out of the radiator
filler neck. Obstructions in the cooling system
could cause that, as could a defective radiator
cap. But low coolant level could also cause it.
If the coolant recovery bottle has developed a
leak or if the hose between radiator and bottle
is damaged, the normal purge-and-recover
cycle will not occur. Instead, purged coolant
may exit the recovery bottle and not be available as the radiators cool after shutdown. If
this is the case, it won’t be long before the
cooling system is seriously underfilled and
prone to overheat at the slightest provocation.
Stu
Windshield Height Adjustment
I’ve had windshield height adjustment
problems, and I complained to Honda (letter
enclosed). When they were not willing to
do anything, I filed a complaint with the
Traffic Safety Administration. They have not
responded. I had the center lock removed, and
it works okay.
Another subject: several months ago I
asked for advice on my 2002 GL1800 failure
to start. My Dealer’s Technician followed your
guide for checking the battery under load. It
was low, so I had a new battery installed and I
have not had a problem. I purchased an Xtreme
Charge Motorcycle Battery Charger which I
will be using this winter. I certainly appreciate
and have great trust in your answers.
Charlie DeBerry
GWRRA #165668
Dayton, Ohio
Charles, thanks for the heads-up on the
windshield lock issue. I’ve seen it only once,
and that bike was equipped with an aftermarket shield. Nevertheless, I’ll keep my ear to the
ground on that.
I’m happy to hear your battery problem
was diagnosed correctly. But don’t save that
Xtreme Charge just for Winter. It’s good to
develop the habit of plugging the bike in if it’ll
be unused even for a few days. Not that I’d
expect your battery to go dead in only a few
days; but often, “a few days” inadvertently
turns into something considerably longer.
Stu
2006 Wing Reverse Light Trouble
Hi Stu, I have a 2006 Gold Wing with
30,000 miles on her. About three months ago,
my reverse light started blinking and would not
go off. No reverse, bike ran fine and no other
problems.
I checked all relays per the service manual
and found no problems, so I took the bike to
Cycle World of Athens, where I bought it.
After four hours, they adjusted the reverse
cables and the light went out. All worked great,
but this lasted only two days before the light
started blinking again. So I adjusted the cables
and cleaned them and lubed them. This time
the light went out for about one day but then
started back again. I rode in a parade, and the
voltmeter dropped to 12 volts with the fans on.
I got Cycle World of Athens to change the
battery (thinking it was going bad), but the
light now goes out and stays out (it will start
blinking for a short time and then go out).
When I shut the bike off and restart it, after a
short time the light starts blinking and then,
after a short time of riding it, it goes out.
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Any help with this? I, and Cycle World, are
scratching our heads on this one. Thanks.
Mike McElhannon
GWRRA #142020
Bishop, Georgia
Mike, intermittent electrical problems are
almost impossible to diagnose, especially by
email. I believe the cable adjustments followed
by correct operation are a red herring here.
My hunch is that if you’ll follow the procedure
again for checking the reverse shift relays,
you’ll find the problem by wiggle-testing the
wires. Also wiggle-test the power and ground
wires at the reverse shift actuator.
Stu
1984 Aspencade Front Fork Seals
Hi Stu, I’m having problems with my 1984
Aspencade. It has 85K, and I have had it for
four years. I have had front fork seals replaced
every summer for the last three years.
I usually get about 2-3 months of 4-5K riding before the front fork seals start leaking. I
run proper air and avoid holes and bumps as
much as possible. I had the seals put in by
competent mechanics, using both Honda seals
and aftermarket seals (doesn’t seem to make
much difference).
Any good ideas? Also, do you know where
I can get a rebuilt starter for my ride? Thanks.
Rick Ludwick
GWRRA #249724
New Vienna, Ohio
Rick, assuming the seals are installed properly, fork seals that begin leaking after such a
short time are indicative of damage due to
scored or nicked fork tubes. Too much fork oil
or air pressure can also create this problem.
Note that the recommended oil quantity of
345cc applies only to dry, freshly assembled
forks. If the forks are simply drained and
refilled with 345cc, they’ll be overfilled.
Regarding air pressure in the front forks, note
that checking the rear pressure, then the front,
will result in over-inflation of the front forks.
This is due to the fact that the pressure sensor
will contain the same pressure as the rear
shocks, and that pressure will be expelled into
the forks as soon as you press the front pressure check button - just something for you to
keep an eye on. Regarding your starting motor,
consider taking it to a local auto-electric shop
for rebuild. If you can’t get parts for it through
Honda, contact Rick’s Motorsport Electrics.
Rick’s also sells new starters for your bike.
http://www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/inde
x.php
Stu
Headlight Bulbs Too Hot
for Plastic Lens Housing?
Stu, I really like your “Workbench” department every month. My question is that I have a
March 2009
1994 SE that had a glass headlight lens in it
until an owl flew up off the road, striking the
lens and breaking it so it was unusable.
I replaced the lens unit with one off a
1999/2000 Gold Wing. The new lens is plastic
and has better light projection, but I want to
put in 12v 100/55 H4 bulbs with the Honda H4
adapter rings. Are the bulbs in question too
“hot” for the plastic lens housing? I do a lot of
night riding, so I need more light.
Also, I purchased the Doran 360M tire
monitoring system to install on the same bike.
Is it better to place the sensors inside both tires
or keep them mounted on the outside? I have to
replace both tires this spring.
Greg Sanders
GWRRA #106475
Nine Mile Falls, Washington
Greg, the headlamp assembly for the later
model GL1500 has an improved reflector
shape that greatly improves the illumination
over what was available from the earlier models. And reflector efficiency is the main factor
affecting illumination. Higher wattage bulbs
may provide brighter or different color light,
but they’re unlikely to provide light that penetrates any deeper either forward or to the
sides. While the 100-watt high beams may or
may not damage the plastic lens, I’d be more
concerned about them damaging the bike’s
headlamp wiring and lamp sockets. You might
also want to consider whether those high
beams are legal for street use in your state.
Any device attached to the outside of a tire’s
valve stem for the purpose of displaying pressure is a sucker’s bet, in my opinion. The valve
core, rather than some aftermarket device,
should always be the last line of defense
against pressure loss. Because these devices,
when externally mounted, keep the valve core
depressed for exposure to the internal pressure, any failure of the device or its seal with
the valve stem will result in pressure loss. Is
that likely to happen? No. But it’s a gamble I
personally see no point in taking when the
internal mount option creates no such issue.
Also, consider that manually checking or
adjusting pressure will require removal and
reinstallation of the sensor. That will require
additional time and increase the chance of
improper sealing.
Stu
Stu, thanks for the info. I guess that’s why I
depend on your answers so much!
Greg
Saddlebag Rod Problems
Stu, I have a 2003 1800 Gold Wing that I
bought used, and the saddlebags do not open
consistently from the levers under the trunk. I
have gotten them open and cleaned and oiled
the push rods, and they still randomly will not
open.
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Is there any type of recall on those rods, the
cables, or an extension that I need to put in?
I have had the same problems (sticking
switches) that Dennis Roberts from Peoria,
Illinois, had in the one issue (“1800 Switches
Sticking”, p. 32, January 2009), and I did
clean them and used silicone spray, and they
worked wonderfully. The previous owner used
a car wash to clean the Wing, and that adds to
the cause of it sticking.
Brenton Higdem
GWRRA #119682
Sherwood, Arkansas
Brenton, your problem is addressed in
Honda Service Bulletin GL1800 #15, Revised
October, 2007. Your ‘03 model likely isn’t covered by warranty any longer, but the parts and
procedures in the bulletin still apply. See your
dealer for assistance.
Stu
Concerns About Mechanics’ Knowledge
Hi Stu, thanks for all the great info you
share with us each month. The letter in the
recent Wing World regarding heated grips and
seats (“2006 Gold Wing Heated Grips and
Seat Problem”, p. 26, January 2009) prompted
me to write to you. I have been thinking about
doing so for some time.
My Wing is a 2007 Navi model. I bought it
as a second owner with 1,000 miles on it earlier this year [2008]. When I tried the heaters,
they were not working. Since the cycle was
going to visit my mechanic anyway for some
other matters, I asked him to check on the
heaters. My suspicion was that the units had
become unplugged while the CB was being
installed, prior to my purchasing the bike.
My mechanic showed me another Wing on
the lot that had been there for a week with the
same problem. He had been unable to resolve
it. He told me a Honda rep was due in to look
at it. He said that when he learned what was
wrong and how to fix it, he would have me
bring back my machine to also be fixed.
When I returned to pick up the Wing for
the issues, he happily told me that the heater
problem had been resolved. Since he had been
installing a Kisan brake light flasher and had
removed the seat to do so, he tried the heater
connector under the seat. He had found that by
unfastening and re-fastening the connection,
there was a definite click when re-attaching.
He knew right then that the connection had not
previously been fully closed.
This experience leads me to the comments
I was going to write to you about, prior to seeing this last “Workbench” letter, and to a subject you confronted in your reply to the letter
cited above.
I find, in every Honda dealership I visit,
that there is a close to total lack of knowledge
about the electronics on the Wing. No one
knows anything about the CB units, other than
how to follow instructions and install one (if
you’re lucky). As stated, the heaters are another mystery to them. The GPS unit is a complete mystery to all, and this even goes beyond
the dealers.
When I looked at the data on my GPS, I
found the maps and programs are several years
old. I spoke to a few dealers about getting an
upgrade. No one knew anything. I contacted
Garmin, where I was told that “This is a
Honda-controlled unit, and we really do not
know anything [about it]”. Once someone at
Garmin told me there had been an update
made in late 2007 and nothing since then and
advised me to await the next update. But when
I called back some months later, another
Garmin rep told me there had never been an
update since 2005 and that rep knew nothing
of when one was due. (I have also found the
maps on the Wing to be very deceptive and
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over similar routes from the Wing unit. Many
times, the Wing unit has tried to send me down
non-existent roads and past the appropriate
ones. It frequently tells me to turn on a road
once I have already passed it by a few dozen
feet. All in all, the unit needs updating and
improving. If there is information out there
somewhere, I have been unable to find it.)
One of my friends is an electronics repairman as well as an avid motorcyclist. He told
me words of wisdom: “The guys at the dealers
are mechanics, not electronics techs”. Honda
really needs to address this problem and train
people at each dealership if they are going to
sell cycles with advanced electronics on them.
Any help you can offer in pushing Honda in
this direction would be greatly appreciated by
many of us. Thanks for “listening”.
Richard Axelberg
GWRRA #290171
Jacksonville, Florida
Hi Richard. Like you, I suspect many problems with the seat and grip heaters are related
to improperly connected wiring terminals. But
there’s another possibility. The heaters have
thermistors in circuit. Those are devices that
prevent the seats from overheating by limiting
current in warm ambient conditions. So if a
bike had been removed from a warm garage,
the seats may not begin feeling warm till the
thermistors adjusted to the colder ambient temperatures.
Today’s cars and bikes have replaced most
of the mechanical ignition and fueling adjustments with electronics. Beyond that, there’s
ABS, GPS, and a host of other electronics that
don’t lend themselves to intuitive diagnosis. So
today’s technician needs to be electrically
savvy. Your friend the electronics tech is spot
on, as our article last month about the burnt
wiring pins illustrates. Unfortunately, the situation isn’t likely to improve—not ever. You ask
for my help in pushing Honda to provide electronics training at each dealership? I’ve been
doing just that for at least 8 years, since the
GL1800’s introduction. But training isn’t conducted at the dealerships, it’s conducted in corporate classrooms in training centers located
around the country. It’s also available to techs
on-line. I’ve audited several of Honda’s weeklong training courses, and I think they’re very
good - given what they’re trying to accomplish.
But Honda currently has no way to force a
tech to attend these courses. Even if they did,
many of the techs I observed at one of those
electrical training courses looked like deer
caught in the headlights after the first few
hours of instruction. And it’s not like the
instruction material was rocket science. It was
designed to allow a person with little knowledge of electrical principles to diagnose problems. There were some very sharp techs who
caught on quickly. But given the low general
March 2009
Winners of
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You may read Kevin’s story, along with the
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Kevin’s story was about a life-saving adventure
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For his personally held contest, Randy says,“I received over 75 emails for the contest, and 95
percent of them were stories about a mistake their GPS made. But every single story said they
still liked their GPS unit.”
Randy also notes that Tom Mixon, a GWRRA Member from Panama City, Florida, emailed
him with an offer for a second place prize:Tom’s son Chris has donated a weekend camping pass
and lobster dinner at the Meadowbrook Camping area in Phippsburg, Maine, along with a complete lobster dinner cooked onsite.
This second-place prize was awarded to Don Mallinson of Washington, Illinois. His story also
appears on Randy’s website.
“Thanks Tom and Chris, and thanks to everyone who sent in your great stories,” Randy says.
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level of understanding, many others simply
wasted the week.
A few years ago, I repaired a GL1800 that
had been to three dealerships over a three
month period with a no-start condition.
Honda’s Tech Line and DSMs had tried to
assist the technicians at all three dealerships
to no avail. After replacing numerous electronic components (some of them twice!) at considerable cost with no results, the machine was
repurchased from the customer. The root problem? A defective battery. That was compounded by damage to the wiring harness created by
the various techs who’d attempted repairs. In a
phone conversation with a person near the top
of Honda’s food chain, I disclosed how I’d
repaired the bike. His reply indicated extreme
frustration, so I asked why the company hadn’t taken steps to resolve the selection and
training issues. He replied, “Why would I
want to do that?” Naturally, I suggested it
might raise customer satisfaction levels and
save more money than it cost in terms of wasted components and repurchased bikes. “But,”
he said, “you need to understand that the average Service Associate stays in the system only
three years. After that, they either go on to
some other endeavor or go to work in a car
dealership where they can make more money.
The business is highly seasonal, and a lot of
the techs who are laid off for the winter never
come back. So why would I want to spend a
ton of money training folks who’ll leave me in
three years?” Of course, Honda and other
companies sponsor courses at various training
institutions. But interviews I conducted with
the Directors of Instruction at these schools
revealed general disappointment with the quality of applicants. I’ve talked with the folks at
The Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) about getting some certifications going for motorcycle mechanics. They
were sympathetic, and it seems they’ve tried to
do that. But they claimed the bike manufacturers weren’t willing to release information necessary to create the training courses and tests
needed for ASE certification. Another dead
end. So I created an introductory course on the
use of digital lab scopes which I intended to
test market at no charge for bike techs here in
the Phoenix area. But when I canvassed the
metro area looking for participants, I got a lot
of lame excuses and blank stares, but no takers. I’d expect that of a technician population
with an average time in service of three years,
but I got the same response from the old hands
as well. Someone once told me that the most
important attribute a technician can possess is
to be inquisitive. I’m not seeing much of that.
Stu
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A Black Ice Crash Self-Analysis
raffic was light as I rode north
the one riding the bike at the time of the
crash, I don’t believe my trip preparation
out of Idyllwild, California, on a
or riding capabilities were a contributing
cool, clear November day. It had
factor.
stormed in the mountains the day
before, and for the last half-hour or so I
Analysis – The Bike
could see that the higher peaks had
Prior to leaving Phoenix, I had my ’06
received a light dusting of snow. But
GL1800 ABS professionally serviced and
other than the occasional pine cone and
safety checked. I was running Dunlop
a few leaves, the roads had been clean
Elite 3’s with less than 4K miles, inflated
and dry as I climbed into the higher eleto 42 PSI cold, front and rear. I often ride
vations. Just minutes earlier, as I left
two-up, but I made no adjustments prior
Idyllwild, I started seeing small patches
to this ride.
of snow along the roadside. The road
Following the crash, I was a little conitself, however, appeared dry.
cerned about tire pressure, but the tire
But even though the road appeared
shop had told me 42 PSI is a reasonable
dry, an uneasy feeling slowed me to perpressure for long life and minimal cuphaps ten or fifteen miles per hour as I
Red starburst indicates where my bike came to rest; beginning
ping. Dunlop’s Website recommends 38
entered a moderate left-handed horseof red line is where I believe my bike first started falling.
PSI in front and 41 PSI in the rear tire.
shoe curve. Suddenly, perhaps halfway
Even though my left hand was hurting and After some Web research, I get the impression
through the curve, the bike jerked violently
and then stabilized. Black Ice! Careful not to roll my helmet was scraped (indicating I had taken this is a somewhat controversial subject;
on or off the throttle, I warned myself. But with a blow to the head), I didn’t feel I needed to be everyone has their opinion.
no further warning, the bike and I were quick- checked out by EMS. After a bit of discussion
ly falling to my left. I tucked in tight as the bike with the ranger, however, I was convinced I Conclusion: I’m comfortable with the prepahit the ground and slid down the road; it came should have EMS look me over.When they did- ration and condition of the bike. I don’t conto rest seconds later, straddling the double- n’t find anything obviously wrong with me, and sider it to be a contributing factor.
yellow divider. As I pulled myself up, a quick with nothing hurting but my left hand, I
scan showed that neither the bike nor I declined transportation for a more in-depth Analysis – My Riding Gear
My riding gear for this trip was a Nolan
appeared to be leaking fluids. Adrenalin flow- exam.And, upon closer inspection of the bike,
ing, I was able to get the bike upright on the it appeared safe to ride; the engine started and modular helmet, GWRRA 3-in-1 jacket over a
sounded good. So I thanked everyone and T-shirt, Lee Parks Design™ deerskin riding
side-stand in one attempt.
gloves, Levis®, and Cruiserworks® riding
And there I stood, slightly dazed, in the completed the trip to Irvine.
At the following monthly AZ-R Chapter boots. In addition, I was wearing a pair of Wiley
middle of a blind and icy corner. I wasn’t sure
if I’d been hurt, and I wondered what I should meeting in Phoenix, I was asked to give a brief X® sunglasses with polarized, Crizal® coated
talk about the hazards of hitting black ice on a prescription lenses.
do next.
I believe my selection was pretty good.The
Weeks earlier, I had enrolled in an Accident motorcycle. It was a bit embarrassing—my
Scene Management Advanced Bystander wife and I had just been presented our helmet did its job, as did my gloves and jacket.
Assistance course in Indio, California. Following GWRRA Master’s patches—but I spoke of my Amazingly, I didn’t have so much as a red spot
the class, I planned to ride to Irvine, via first-ever street bike crash. Now I’d like to on my skin! I’m not quite sure how that
Idyllwild, to visit my daughter and grandkids. share some of those analyses and conclusions worked out, but I’m grateful it did. Neither my
boots nor my jeans showed any indication of
Yet there I was, not much more than an hour with you.
contacting the road.
into my ride and standing in the middle of the
My biggest concern about my riding gear
road, with no cell phone coverage.
Analysis – The Rider
Thankfully, I heard a vehicle approaching
I believe I was physically and mentally pre- that day is with the sunglasses. I sent inquiries
from the north. It turned out to be a San pared for the ride. I also believe that I was asking for information or research on both the
Jacinto State Park Ranger. He turned his truck capable of executing the ride safely. I’ve ridden polarized lenses and the coating, as I’m interaround, turned on his emergency lights, and a lot of miles, over a lot of years, on many dif- ested in learning about their effect on the abilmade sure I wasn’t seriously injured. Then he ferent bikes and in a variety of weather and ity to see, or not see, black ice. I haven’t yet
helped move the bike to the side of the road. road conditions. I often take one or more safe- received a response, but I did find an online
Over the course of the next hour or so, we ty courses a year and read many motorcycle article indicating that, in some circumstances,
polarized lenses may not provide the contrast
observed several vehicles get squirrelly coming safety articles.
the eye needs to distinguish ice patches. But I
around that corner; one car almost went sideways.
Conclusion: Other than the fact that I was haven’t been able to find anything that defini-
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tively shows me they don’t. In fact, when talking with my insurance adjuster, I was told their
company policy is if an employee is driving a
company car while wearing sunglasses, those
sunglasses must be polarized. I can only conclude that if polarized lenses make it more difficult to see ice, it’s not widely known or publicized.Also, even without polarized sunglasses,
I may not have seen the ice and been able to
avoid it.
Conclusion: I’m left not knowing for sure
whether the sunglasses were a contributing
factor.
Analysis – The Weather and Road
Weather was cool and clear all morning;
winds were calm. The outside temperature
gauge on the bike showed about 65 degrees F
when I left Indio. The temperature had
dropped to between 45 and 50 degrees the
last time I checked, near Idyllwild.
The road from Palm Desert to the crash
site was in good repair. The Banning-Idyllwild
Panoramic Highway (CA-243), where the
crash occurred, is a connector between CA-74
and Interstate-10, and it’s a rather typical twolane scenic mountain highway. The crash site
was my first and only indication of surface
problems. My research has also shown CA-243
to be somewhat notorious for its black ice. It
would have been helpful to have had warning
signs and/or some sort of traction material on
the road. In fact, as we were talking while waiting for EMS, the ranger told me he planned to
call someone and have that taken care of.
It’s easy to conclude black ice is dangerous
and usually cannot be seen. I suppose it’s also
reasonable to expect an experienced rider to
be aware of conditions under which black ice
forms. It wasn’t on my mind that day as I traveled over what appeared to be dry roads with
an air temperature well above freezing; it will
be next time.
Conclusion: The weather and road conditions that created the black ice—and my not
seeing that black ice and avoiding it but, rather,
leaning over in the corner—were contributing
factors.
The Crash Itself
Before leaving the crash scene, I took a
moment to snap a picture of the corner;
remember that it’s a somewhat horseshoeshaped downhill turn.The beginning of the red
line is approximately where I believe the bike
actually fell onto its left side, and the end is
approximately where I believe the bike came
to rest. But do you actually see any black ice in
the photo?
It’s clear from my research that black ice,
also known as clear or glare ice, is not to be
taken lightly. Its transparent nature causes it to
take on the color of the surface below, thus
“black” when on an asphalt-surfaced highway.
And I was somewhat surprised to learn black
ice can form and persist when air temperature
is above freezing if the underlying surface is
below freezing. I’ve always been told black ice
is frequently found on bridges, and now I
understand why—cold air can circulate around
both sides of the surface, thus creating conditions that could cause the bridge surface to be
colder than the road surface as a whole.
Some time ago, I read an October 2005
issue Wing World interview with Steve Larsen
that mentioned how motor officers are taught
to fall (“You keep both feet on the pegs or
footboards, hands on handlebars, lean away
from the direction of the fall, keep your elbows
in, let the bike drop and roll away.” In other
words, resist the temptation to catch yourself
by sticking your legs and arms out.) I also discussed this with an acquaintance who is a
Phoenix PD Motor Sergeant; he confirmed
that’s how they’re taught to fall. So I decided
that, if I ever went down, that’s what I was
going to try to do. Since I wasn’t badly injured
in the crash, I believe it’s possible the way I fell
is partly responsible for fewer injuries.
Initially, I told friends I had pulled the clutch
in to disconnect power from the rear wheel; I
now believe I didn’t. It’s not clear to me
whether or not pulling in the clutch would be
the proper technique while also leaning over in
a corner and hitting ice you haven’t seen, but
the MSF’s position is that on “Icy or extremely slick surfaces (like mud, snow, or ice)
squeeze the clutch and coast straight
through.” (Rauba, Nate, Ed. Special Situations.
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Guide to
Motorcycling Excellence: Skills, Knowledge, and
Strategies for Riding Right. 1995: 89.) I’ve read
the same advice a number of times.
It’s been said the best way to check for
black ice is to get out of your vehicle and walk
out onto the road—not very practical or safe.
Other than that, perhaps the main thing to
keep in mind is that black ice can occur in temperatures above freezing; therefore, always be
prepared to respond to it when and if you
encounter it.
Final Thoughts on My Black Ice Incident
Perhaps you’ve noticed that up until this
point I’ve called this incident a crash.The MSF
tells us that crashes are “predictable and preventable,” while accidents are “a pure chance
occurrence.” Given that it was black ice, I’m
not certain my incident was either “predictable” or “preventable”.Though I don’t take
this position lightly, I now call it an accident. My
conclusion is that, realistically, it was almost
unavoidable. (Others, however, may come to a
different conclusion.)
In any case, I know I’ll ride more aware in
the future—especially in regard to black ice—
and that, after taking the time to examine it, I
can now put this accident behind me.
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My bike at the side of the road as
I waited with the park ranger.
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Wing Ding 31 Charity Events: Good people doing good things…
T
he Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa
has been chosen as this year’s Charity
of Choice for Wing Ding 31. And J&M
Corporation co-founders and owners, John
Lazzeroni and Melinda Carevich, are once
again planning a raffle during the event; the
proceeds of which will be donated to the
Ronald McDonald House of Tulsa. In addition,
GWRRA Members will also be
asked to help however they can with
in-kind donations, including essential living items.
The Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Tulsa is committed to
providing a “home away from
home” for families whose children
are being treated in Tulsa hospitals
for serious medical illness or injury.
The House was developed to provide a homelike atmosphere for
families facing the stress of medical
treatment for their child. While
there, families are able to share their
concerns, experiences, and fears
with others facing similar circumstances.
Each year, hundreds of children travel to
Tulsa to be treated for serious illnesses. For
their families, anxiety over the child’s illness is
often compounded by lengthy hospital stays,
months of outpatient treatment, and the
expense of being away from home.
To be with their children, whole families—
parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents—
often spend their days and nights in hotels or in
hospital lounges. Removed from relatives and
friends, families need a warm, loving place to
be with their children during the outpatient
treatment period.
The Tulsa Ronald McDonald House recognizes and answers this need. It provides a place
where the whole family can stay in a home-like
environment. Families find support as they
On a recent trip to Tulsa, GWRRA Executive Director
Melissa Eason “clowns around” for a good cause.
share with other families who are also undergoing the trauma of serious childhood illness.
GWRRA Members will be encouraged to
attend an Open House at the Ronald
McDonald House of Tulsa on Wednesday, July
1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a chance to tour
the house, visit with the families and bring inkind donations of cleaning and maintenance
supplies, linens (queen sheets, hand or bath
towels), paper/plastic disposable goods and/or
What is a Pow Wow?
C o u r t e s y o f w w w. p o w w o w s . c o m
P
ow Wow time is the Native American people’s way of meeting together to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing
old friendships and to make new ones. This is also a time to
renew thought of the old ways and to preserve a rich heritage.
There are several different stories of how the Pow Wow was
started. Some believe that the war dance societies of the Ponca
and other Southern Plains tribes were the origin of the Pow
Wow.
Another belief is that when the Native Americans were forced
onto reservations the government also forced them to have
dances for the public to come and see. Before each dance they
were lead through the town in a parade, which is the beginning
of the Grand Entry.
Pow Wow singers are very important figures in the Native
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travel size toiletry items.
In addition, drop boxes will also be available in the Registration area throughout Wing
Ding (so save those hotel toiletries!). (New,
unopened items only, please, for health/safety
reasons.)
For a complete list of needs, please visit
www.rmhtulsa.org/inkind.asp.
Wing Ding 31 Blood Drive
Every two seconds, someone in
the United States needs blood.
That’s a lot of blood! Yet only about
5 percent of the eligible U.S. population donates blood in any given
year.
Healthy donors are the only
source of blood; currently, there is
no substitute.
GWRRA Members are historically generous and always support
the local community they visit while
at Wing Ding. And the Tulsa community can this year use our help
during Wing Ding 31.
The Tulsa Area Chapter American Red
Cross will be holding a blood drive Thursday,
July 2, 2009, and Friday, July 3, 2009, from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. The blood drive will be located
inside the QuikTrip Center at the Expo Square
Fairgrounds.
GWRRA Members will once again be
called upon for this lifesaving gesture! Please
consider donating.
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American culture. Without them there would be no dancing. The
songs are of many varieties, from religious to war to social.
As various tribes gathered together, they would share their
songs, often changing the songs so singers of different tribes
could join. With these changes came the use of “vocables” to
replace the words of the old songs. Thus, some songs today are
sung in vocables with no words.
Yet they still hold special meaning to those who know the song.
Many songs are still sung in native
tongue either newly composed or
revivals of old songs. These songs
are reminders to the Indian people
of their old ways and rich heritage.
(To find Pow Wows throughout North America, please visit
www.powwows.com/calen
dar.)
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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.
Get Safe!:
“Get Safe!” is a Wing World department aimed at providing rider safety information—be it safety data, reports, rider education course information, and more—
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.
Why Over-inflating a Tire is Not a Good Choice
ost all Gold Wing riders should be familiar with the consequences of riding motorcycles with under-inflated tires. Many
articles have been written, as well as safety symposiums presented, addressing the subject numerous times and in many different
venues. We should all be aware of the issues around this subject; for
example, reduced load capacity, rapid tire wear, increased chances of
blowouts, etc., all of which effect motorcycle behavior and safety.
In my opinion, under-inflated tires are probably the number one
safety issue in motorcycling, and the topic’s importance cannot be minimized.The fact is, under-inflated tires are all too common. I would like,
however, to address another matter concerning proper tire maintenance—over-inflated tires and the consequences thereof. We do not
hear much about this particular subject and about what can happen
when you over-inflate tires.
Now, admittedly, over-inflated tires do not occur nearly as often as
under-inflated ones. But this type of situation carries with it some
important factors affecting motorcycle dynamics and safety. I have personally talked to Gold Wingers who say “Oh, I just run 45 lbs. front and
back.That way I know I have enough and don’t have to worry about it.”
Some folks even run higher air pressure.
The owner’s manual for my GL1800 calls for 41 lbs. in the rear tire
and 36 lbs. in the front. I think the engineers who designed this motorcycle probably know what they are talking about, and they surely have
a more thorough knowledge of the subject than most readers of this
magazine possess. So, what is wrong with running higher than recommended air pressure? As I see it, there are several possible consequences.
M
• Suspension Issues
Tires are an integral component of a motorcycle’s suspension.With
their ability to flex, they absorb some of the road surface irregularities,
such as pavement cracks, potholes, railroad tracks, foreign objects on
the road like rocks, or a two-by-four piece of wood that has fallen off
a truck. Interacting with any of these irregularities causes a motorcycle’s suspension to react. Over-inflated tires lose some of their flexibility and their ability to absorb these irregularities. The rest of the suspension system must then try to compensate.This can put undue stress
on the bike’s forks, swingarm, wheels, and frame. Increased vibration
finds its way to the whole motorcycle as a result.Wear and tear on the
motorcycle then accelerates at an increased pace.
• Comfort
It goes without saying that a harsh riding motorcycle is not as comfortable as a smooth riding one. Not only is the ride less enjoyable,
fatigue can set in quicker when the rider is uncomfortable.
• Tire Wear
Just as under-inflated tires wear more quickly than tires that are
properly inflated, so do over-inflated tires.The difference is that underinflated tires suffer from accelerated wear on their outer tread surface
while over-inflated tires see their center section wear faster.
• Traction
This is the big one, and for a couple of reasons.
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Correct
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How a motorcycle tire’s correct, over- and underinflation changes the contact patch area of that tire.
First of all, we have all probably seen diagrams depicting a motorcycle tire’s contact patch or footprint. It is basically an oval-shaped area
of the tire that actually contacts the surface of the road. That area of
the tire is not very large, but it is the only thing that provides traction
and keeps the motorcycle from sliding and falling.Well, tires with abnormally high air pressure have smaller footprints than those of correctly
inflated tires (see diagram). What does this mean? Reduced traction.
And who needs that? One’s ability to change the direction of a motorcycle, accelerate, and brake are critical.Tires must stick in order for you
to perform any of these maneuvers.
Another factor regarding traction, and just as important, is the
amount of time a motorcycle actually touches the road’s surface when
underway. What do I mean by that? When a tire loses flexibility, it
spends less time on the road, and it tends to bounce higher when it
encounters an irregularity on the road’s surface.The higher it bounces,
the more time it is airborne. How much traction does a tire have when
it is airborne? Absolutely none! Zero! Remember, over-inflated tires
lose flexibility.
(An interesting side note to this discussion of traction is the fact
that test riders and road racers commonly reduce tire air pressure
when testing motorcycles at track days or when in competition. They
do so in order to enhance traction.Tires may wear more quickly under
this scenario, but increased traction is worth the trade-off.Tires can be
replaced when they wear out; injuries to a rider as a result of losing
traction and crashing are not so easily remedied.) Tech Ed. Note:
Racing teams closely monitor tire pressures and temperatures to obtain the best possible traction in any given circumstance. This requires special tire knowledge and equipment
not possessed by most members of the public. Further, street
tires must last for thousands of miles, not simply for the duration of a race. Wing World recommends to our readers that
they maintain tire pressures in accordance with their bike’s
owner’s manual and/or specific recommendations from the
tire manufacturer.
So, those are my thoughts regarding tire air pressure—from a different perspective, that of over-inflation rather than under-inflation.
My best advice to all riders is to run the air pressures for your tires
that the motorcycle manufacturer recommends. Also, get yourself a
good quality air gauge and use it often.
Happy, and safe, riding!
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our stay in Tulsa during
Wing Ding 31 (July 2-5,
2009) will provide you the
perfect opportunity to explore
Northeast Oklahoma’s Green
Country. The open road will beckon
you to embark on scenic day trips to
nearby communities, where you’ll
discover amazing attractions like
Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper, a tallgrass prairie with
roaming bison, a Native American
village, the homestead and museum
honoring Oklahoma’s favorite son,
Will Rogers, and so much more.
Here are just a few suggestions
for fascinating adventures in this
area of the state:
➢ Head north to Bartlesville, a modern city
built by oil and steeped in legends of Native
Americans, ranchers, cowboys, oil barons
and entrepreneurs. Once the headquarters
of Phillips Petroleum Co., the city boasts
amazing architecture, interesting museums
and plenty of sightseeing. Explore downtown and find Frank Lloyd Wright’s only
skyscraper—the Price Tower, now an arts
center, hotel, restaurant and gallery. Step
inside the tiny, odd-shaped elevator and
ascend to the Copper Restaurant for lunch
to view the city. Take a short jaunt to the
Community Center, an architectural gem
built by protégées of Wright. Visit the
Phillips Petroleum Company Museum,
where the town’s history blends with the
company’s in one-of-a-kind displays and
artifacts.
➢ A few miles north, Dewey is home to the
Tom Mix Museum, a tribute to the real-life
Dewey lawman and movie cowboy.
Housing the largest collection of Mix
memorabilia, the museum showcases the
star’s fancy Western gear, including his
$15,000 silver-encrusted saddle.
➢ Southwest of Bartlesville on Highway 123,
is Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife
Preserve—3,600 acres of rugged beauty
developed by oilman Frank Phillips in
1925. Home to 700 animals and a museum
with 10,000 works of Native American and
Western art and artifacts, it’s a definite gem
in the rough.
➢ A ride west to Pawhuska will reward you
with the Nature Conservancy’s Tallgrass
Prairie Preserve. Enjoy the scenic route
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The Route 66 Motorcycle Museum in Miami, Oklahoma.
(Photo courtesy of Miami, Oklahoma, CVB)
through 39,000 acres of a bygone ecosystem, featuring prairie flora and fauna, hundreds of thundering bison and a gift shop.
In town, stop for a look at the rare stained
glass windows in the French Gothic
Immaculate Conception Church and learn
the interesting history behind them.
➢ Steer your bike east to Broken Arrow,
Muskogee and Tahlequah.
Broken Arrow, a short ride from Tulsa,
will invite you to a round of golf at one of
its challenging courses and some excellent
shopping in the Bass Pro Shop, a soughtafter destination for outdoor lovers. While
there, you’ll want to enjoy lunch at its
onsite restaurant, which offers delicious
seafood and more.
An hour’s ride from Tulsa, Muskogee is
an interesting city nestled in the center of
Green Country. Native American heritage
will surround you in the Ataloa Lodge &
Museum and the Five Civilized Tribe
Museum, which houses artifacts and art of
the tribes that were forcibly removed in the
1830s from the eastern U.S. to “Indian
Territory” in eastern Oklahoma. Venture
downtown to the historic “Depot District”
and find the Three Rivers Museum housed
in the Midland Valley Depot. You’ll learn
how the area’s waterways and railroads led
to the settling of the area. Be sure to
descend the steps of the U.S.S. Batfish, a
retired naval submarine that is the cornerstone of the adjacent Military Museum.
A scenic ride on U.S. Highway 64 will
take you to Tahlequah, nestled in the
Cookson Hills between the Illinois River
and Lake Tenkiller. Capital of the Cherokee
Nation, the city is home to some of the
state’s oldest architecture, including
the original Cherokee Female
Seminary. South of town, the
Cherokee Heritage Center includes
the 1,500-seat Tsa-La-Gi outdoor
amphitheater, where the Trail of
Tears drama is performed, the TsaLa-Gi Ancient Village, and the
Cherokee National Museum, home
of the annual Trail of Tears Art Show.
➢ Take Interstate 44 east to Route 66
and north to Claremore for adventures in Will Rogers country. The
Will Rogers Memorial Museum,
built in 1938, houses personal
belongings and a movie theater
where you can watch “The Ropin’
Fool” and other classic movies starring the
beloved cowboy humorist. Visit the J.M.
Davis Arms and Historical Museum, located on Historic Route 66, to see hundreds of
guns, musical instruments, steins, swords,
knives and Native American artifacts.
➢ Oologah, the birthplace of Will Rogers, is
a short trip from Claremore. The original
two-room log cabin grew to become a twostory white house, one of the finest in the
Territory. Located near Oologah Lake, the
homestead is a delightful look at early life
in Indian Territory.
➢ Northeast along Route 66, or via I-44, the
Grove and Miami area will await your
exploration.
Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees is enjoyed
by boaters, skiers, campers, swimmers and
fishermen from near and far, and Grove is
the largest city on its shores. The town
boasts charming shops, eateries and entertainment venues. Visit Lendonwood
Gardens, a nationally recognized botanical
garden with acres of amazing plants.
Miami boasts the longest stretch of
Historic Route 66—13 miles. Explore the
Route 66 Motorcycle Museum there, and
see its many historic cycles. The refurbished Coleman Theatre, built in 1929, also
is a must-see. Its opulent stage has held
Will Rogers, Bob Hope, Sally Rand and
Groucho Marx.
Green Country day trips are just another
reason to attend this year’s Wing Ding. For
more information on great routes and sites to
see while in the Tulsa area, visit www.Visit
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa
— I AM Your Destination in 2009
If it’s Wing Ding 31, it’s Tulsa time!
Welcome to our friendly, cosmopolitan city
where you’ll love exploring amazing treasures of
every description. You’ll discover world-famous
museums, renowned examples of Art Deco architecture, Historic Route 66, a rejuvenated downtown
anchored by the new BOK Center, fantastic casino
resorts, race tracks, outstanding restaurants, wineries, shopping and entertainment districts, and
attractions galore to round out your memorable
summer visit.
Tulsa’s influential past in the oil industry is evident throughout the
area, but the city’s two famous museums—Gilcrease and
Philbrook—exemplify the wealth and generosity of oil barons.
Gilcrease, poised on a hill offering a beautiful city view, houses the
world’s largest, most comprehensive collection of art of the
American West, thanks to the vision of Thomas Gilcrease. Oilman
Waite Phillips donated his opulent mansion and stunning grounds
to the city as an art museum, creating Philbrook Museum of Art. This
Renaissance influenced mansion houses a unique blend of
American Indian and European art and beautiful outdoor gardens.
With its past molded by Native Americans, pioneers, ranchers
and forward-thinking oil barons, Tulsa today is a flourishing, diversified city with a hometown atmosphere. Yet, the city is at ease basking in national acclaim for its events and attractions. Enjoying revitalization, growth and a renewed enthusiasm reminiscent of the pioeering spirit, Tulsa is poised for a prosperous future while firmly grounded in an amazing present. We’re glad it’s your time to visit Tulsa!
Oil also led to Tulsa’s prominence in the Art Deco architectural
spotlight. With the prosperity that oil brought in the 1920s and the
use of terra cotta ornamentation in the blossoming Art Deco movement, Tulsa was left with one of the preeminent Art Deco collections
in the country. When you gaze at these architectural gems, you’ll discover why the city’s collection is so deserving of its national attention.
Jump start your Tulsa visit with a scenic ride west to Sand Springs
for your Oklahoma-style welcome party at the National Home
of the award-winning musical “Oklahoma!” by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Your short, delightful journey through the rolling, wooded Osage hills
is an added bonus to all that’s awaiting you at this unique
destination surrounded by natural beauty.
It’s so fitting that your visit begins at this “National Treasure” where the
great outdoors set the stage for this classic performance under the
Oklahoma sky! Discoveryland’s 1500-seat outdoor amphitheater, built into
a hillside, provides the perfect venue for enjoying this immortal
musical masterpiece.
Complete with thundering horses, wagons, cowboys, ranchers and of
course, a surrey with the fringe on top, “Oklahoma!” features a national
cast of professional singers and dancers.
Your Evening Includes: Summer Ranch Dinner, Native
American Dancing, Western Musical Revue and more! Meet up with
friends and make new ones at the Oklahoma Welcome Party!
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Amazingly, architecture of the modern variety is responsible for
more national recognition. The city is basking in the entertainment
and sporting events spotlight with the opening of the BOK Center.
Seeking some exciting entertainment? There’s plenty to go around at
Tulsa’s Native American casinos and resorts. Offering everything from
Las Vegas style gambling and fine restaurants to live entertainment
and championship golf, our casino resorts take a back seat to none.
Convention Center completes a major renovation, and a new downtown baseball stadium, home of the Tulsa Drillers, is set for completion.
In addition, live horse racing at Expo Square during the Fair
Meadows summer meets is a great way to relax away some vacation
time. Simulcast Racing also is available at this mid-town racing destination.
A relaxing ride or stroll is in order at River Parks, offering 20
miles of trails along the Arkansas River where beautiful scenery and
amazing NatureWorks sculptures enhance your visit. If your tires
want to hug some history, be sure to take a ride on Historic Route
66, weaving its way through the city. Stop by the Rose Bowl for
a look at a true Route 66 landmark.
So whatever your gaming pleasure, you’ll discover it here!
Other important entertainment icons and districts include Cain’s
Ballroom, the birthplace of Western Swing; the Tulsa Performing Arts
Center; Brady Theater; the Blue Dome District; the Oklahoma Jazz
Hall of Fame in historic Union Depot; Brookside; Discoveryland! USA;
and midtown’s Expo Square, home of significant national events and
competitions including the Pinto and Palomino world championships
and the prestigious Arabian horse show. In 2010, The Tulsa
Discovering other amazing attractions is as easy as revving up
your engine. You’ll enjoy the Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum, the
Oklahoma Aquarium, Tulsa Air and Space Museum and
Planetarium, and Tulsa Historical Society Museum.
Wherever your exploration takes you, Tulsa is sure to offer
unexpected treasures.
We’re glad Tulsa is your destination.
We know you will be too!
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Master Hypnotist hosted
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Come join all of your Wing
Ding friends and enjoy and evening of
laughter and exciting entertainment hosted
by J&M Corporation July 3rd from 7:00pm
– 9:00pm. The event will be FREE on the
grounds of the Expo Square
All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Dinner! On Friday,
July 3rd, from 6:00pm – 7:00pm, in conjunction with the
entertainment hosted by J&M Corporation an indoor BBQ
featuring pulled pork, smoked sausage and barbeque beef for
just $10.50 per person! (Seating is limited, while supplies last).
The event will be held on the grounds of the Expo Square.
Wing Ding attendees will have the
opportunity to visit Blue Bell for a
guided tour during Wing Ding 31.
In 1992, Blue Bell built its Broken
Arrow facility, located southeast of
Tulsa, Oklahoma. This guided tour
offers a short video about Blue Bell and how they make their ice
cream and a FREE scoop of ice cream!
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T e c h n i c a l
Motorcycles have come a long way in the past hundred years.
Many current riders may not realize that the motorcycle was once
the preferred method of personal transportation, both in the U.S.
and in Europe, before mass production of automobiles became
prevalent.
John & Melinda’s wedding trip to Vegas highlighted some of the first system’s shortcomings.
ommonly referred to as two wheels,
an engine, and a place to sit, a motorcycle was once no more than a bicycle
with a small engine bolted in and the rear
wheel driven by a leather strap. Straps gave
way to chains, electrical units replaced
kerosene headlamps, and someone even
invented a way to recover the oil and recirculate it through the engine rather than allowing
the valve’s exposed rocker arms to fling it into
the air.
But mass production of the automobile
eventually brought prices down to the point
that most folks sought the relative comfort of
a car, especially after cars had been equipped
with windscreens, tops, and windows. And it
was at that point that motorcycles began to be
seen as more of a recreational vehicle than a
necessity. With notable exceptions, motorcycle innovation slowed, while automobile technology flourished.
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From the earliest days of radio, car enthusiasts began adapting household radio equipment for use in their cars. But as the car
became more reliable and more prevalent,
folks began spending a lot more time in them.
By 1930, a few visionary companies saw a market for dedicated automobile radios, and the
car radio was born. Galvin Corporation introduced their Motorola model 5T71 in 1930.
Blaupunkt and Crossley followed in 1932 and
’33. After that, it was just a matter of making
the radios work and sound better, with more
functionality and ease of use. 45-rpm record
players were introduced in 1956, followed by
reel-to-reel tape, compact cassette, 8-track,
and so on. The wide array of audio and video
equipment available to distract today’s drivers
is astounding.
Motorcycles? By 1970, most were still two
wheels, an engine, and a place to sit.
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Baby Boomers Change the Industry
Certainly, there were a few hardy souls
who regularly toured long distances on their
motorcycles in the earlier years, but the
advent of larger and more comfortable motorcycles coming from Japan in the 1970s caused
a new type of rider to emerge. And as happened during the migration of early riders to
automobiles, these new riders began migrating
to the comfort and convenience that allowed
them to travel longer distances.
Also as with automobiles, some enthusiasts
in the early 1970s began adapting audio equipment to motorcycles. This was helped along
when Craig Vetter introduced the Windjammer fairing with its sturdy structure and
interior storage capability. Virtually every
motorcycle sold since then with a frame
mounted fairing, including the GL1800, bears a
striking resemblance to that original Windjammer design.
One of those early enthusiasts was a young
man living in Tucson, Arizona, named John
Lazzeroni. John and his new bride Melinda (pictured in front of their house in Tucson just
after the wedding) decided to ride that ’78
Wing to Las Vegas the next day. It had J&M’s
first “system” installed—a Panasonic
AM/FM/CB radio with hand mic for the CB
and only external speakers. John couldn’t talk
with Melinda, and Melinda couldn’t hear the
radio. And so began John and Melinda’s quest
to develop an in-helmet system for music, CB,
and intercom.
They had two requirements. First, they
wanted to listen to broadcast radio. And second, they wanted to be able to talk to their fellow “Wingers” and each other. Early efforts
involved installing Radio Shack speakers into
homemade enclosures and inserting them into
their helmets. Continual experimenting with
speakers allowed them to improve the audio
quality, but they also wanted to be able to
transmit on the CB without the distraction of
a hand-held microphone. That became a reality when they discovered how to get the helmet microphone input into the CB radio.
Intercom then became a possibility—first for
their own bike, then commercially as the product proved itself. After introduction of their
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The early days of J&M’s
traveling road show, with
inventory in tow.
Melinda staffing the J&M
booth at Wing Ding 1.
An early Rider magazine ad for J&M.
first products, they joined the Tucson Chapter
(GWRRA’s very first Chapter) of a group of
riders dedicated to the 4-cylinder Gold Wing
machines from Honda—the recently formed
Gold Wing Road Riders Association. They
have been Member number 301 ever since.
Note the early ad from Rider magazine.
This helmet was set up only for listening—CB
and intercom capability were optional back
then. But when combination radios (AM/FM/
CB) became available along with the Cycle
Sound radio housing to fit the Windjammer
fairing, helmet headsets capable of both listening and transmitting became much more popular among the long-distance crowd. Note the
photo of J&M’s traveling road show. They
arrived at rallies with their inventory in tow
behind their Wing—a far cry from the large
display trailers J&M now takes to rallies and
industry shows.
Improving the Improvements
In the years since that first Wing Ding
(note the picture of Melinda “manning” the
booth), they continually learned and experimented in an effort to make their products
more functional and more durable. Many new
ideas came from suggestions they received
from GWRRA Members as well as their own
personal needs.They could now retrofit their
own design CB into a Honda factory audio
system, and passengers took a liking to their
passenger volume control/ transmit switch—
the latest incarnation of which is far more
functional and easy to use than even the factory accessory.
Throughout the years, along came various
J&M solid-state devices that permitted integration of radar detectors, cell phones, GPS,
and other electronic gadgets. But there was
still one thing lacking, in their opinion. J&M’s
products were popular and generally
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acknowledged as durable and functional. But
regardless of how many wonderful gadgets
were plumbed into the bike’s audio system,
hearing those devices in helmet speakers and
transmitting with a helmet-mounted microphone required the same style ungainly helmet
cords that were in use since the very first helmet headset. Not only do these cords require
connection and disconnect for each ride
(which contributes to broken connectors),
they also tend to mar the bike’s finish as they
swing back and forth over painted surfaces.
Bluetooth
Most of us have been exposed to
Bluetooth technology either by our handsfree earpiece device that links to our cell
phones, or by Bluetooth-enabled devices in
our home computing systems. But what exactly is Bluetooth? Put simply, Bluetooth is a wireless and automatic networking standard that
provides agreement between devices on both
a physical level (radio frequencies are used
rather than wires) and on a protocol level—
each device in the network has to agree on
when data bits are sent, how many are sent at
a time, and how each device in an electronic
conversation can be sure that the message
received is the same as the message sent.
Enough of that, except to say that the
Bluetooth devices used on a Wing must not
only communicate with each other, they
should be able to do so while providing highfidelity stereo sound. Some headsets have
used a 2-channel stereo profile. But what’s
been lacking is the ability for the signal from
the helmet-mounted microphone to pass
down to the linked device simultaneously with
the stereo signal from the device being transmitted back up to the helmet speakers. J&M
solved that issue with the creation of their
J&M Motorcycle Audio Headset Profile
(JMAHP). This exclusive J&M breakthrough
allows for simultaneous transmission of both
the 2-channel stereo signals and microphone
signal between the headset and dongle.
What’s a dongle? It’s a device that connects
to an audio component and converts the signal from analog to digital, then sends it wirelessly to another Bluetooth device. It also
receives digital signals from other devices and
converts them back to analog. For the Gold
Wing or Harley Ultra owner, the J&M dongles
are the really big news, because they permit
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John and Melinda’s
first system—AMFM-CB with a hand
mic and fairing
speakers.
J&M tech Jim Vertz links a dongle with a headset.
An improved early
system, with a boom
mic and intercom.
Bluetooth enabling of the motorcycle’s audio
system. A dongle is also available for the
JMCB2003—J&M’s add-on CB/weather radio
with aux input.
Bluetooth Or Wired? First Things First
John advises us that the most important
thing when deciding how to configure your
Wing’s audio system is to determine what
things you’ll add to the basic package.To facilitate adding components to the GL1800’s
audio system, J&M offers their CFRG-GL18
integration terminal. This device provides integration for cell phones, radar detectors, and
GPS units. Adding those additional units to
the CFRG is accomplished with an appropriate J&M adapter cable. Having accomplished
the system configuration, one must now
decide whether to listen and transmit wirelessly or use the traditional headset cords—
either way will work.
Going Blue
So having configured our audio system
with the added components and integrated
them using the CFRG, let’s say we’ve now
decided to go wireless. What’s involved? The
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helmet must connect wirelessly to the audio
system, and vice versa.
The first thing we need is the dongle to
Bluetooth-enable the audio system. That
would be J&M’s Custom Dongle with JMAHP
Bluetooth Software Profile (JBLU-DNG03).
This item mounts in the right fairing pocket
for theft protection. It’s powered by a lithium
ion battery with about 30 hours continuous
run time, so that means using the included AC
charger while on a road trip. Why battery
powered? To eliminate the whine and other
interference from outside electrical devices
and ground loops. Shielding would work, but
FCC regulations demand that these devices
accept all interference—go figure.
Next, we’ll need to determine how we
want to connect to the cell phone—there are
three options. If using a Bluetooth enabled
GPS like the Zumo in conjunction with the
CFRG, we can pair our cell phone directly to
the GPS. Otherwise, the CFRG gives two additional options. Plug the CFRG directly into the
cell phone. Or, if the phone has no headset
jack, install J&M’s Bluetooth® Cell Phone
Adapter for J&M CFRG Modules (CFRGBT01). This allows the cell phone to interface
wirelessly with the CFRG integration module.
Finally, we need to decide on a Bluetooth
helmet headset. As usual, J&M offers units for
installation in full face, flip style, and 3/4 style
helmets of your choice. They also offer inhouse installation in new Arai Profile helmets,
Arai XD3 helmets (more on this helmet in a
minute), and Nolan N103 flip-style helmets.
As seen in the photos, the Nolan unit is
somewhat different and more integrated into
the helmet’s design thanks to custom parts
made to J&M’s specs that replace the lower
trim piece. All of these helmet headsets are
battery powered with a run time of around
15 hours. Again, a full charge before beginning
a day’s ride is highly recommended. Co-riders
can plug a coiled cord into either the Wing’s
standard passenger audio outlet or a port in
the rider’s Bluetooth helmet. Or, they could
enjoy complete cordless freedom with the
purchase and installation of another dongle to
Bluetooth-enable the rear seat audio feed.
How Well Does It All Work?
Let’s consider the new Arai XD3 helmet
first.This helmet looks more like an off-roading helmet than a street helmet, but don’t let
the looks fool you. Even when used on a
naked street bike, the XD3 is the quietest helmet I’ve ever worn. Other benefits include a
built on sun visor and Arai’s famously comfy
interior. When using the corded version and
riding behind John on the passenger seat of a
GL1800, the stereo music had outstanding
fidelity with not a hint of wind noise up to
around 65 miles per hour. Above that speed,
minor wind noise could be heard, but it barely affected the music or intercom quality. It
also didn’t activate the auto mute function.
Later, while riding in the pilot’s position, I
stood on the pegs at 75 miles per hour to get
my head directly in the wind stream. Again,
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A dongle installed in the right fairing pocket.
An Arai XD3 with
corded headset.
An Arai XD3 with
Bluetooth headset.
the noise generated by wind hitting the helmet was much less than with other helmets
I’ve worn, even other Arai models. I’m guessing this is due to the visor shielding the external vents from direct windblast. And speaking
of vents, the XD3 vented noticeably stronger
than the Profile I’ve worn for the past year.
Finally, that extended chin provides enough
room for a boom microphone to be placed
directly in front of the wearer’s mouth for
clear CB and intercom transmissions.All in all,
the XD3 is a great helmet.
Similar results were had with the XD3
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equipped with J&M’s HS-BLU277EDR-UN
Bluetooth headset. The only noticeable difference in audio quality was a slight reduction in
bass when listening to music. I actually hadn’t
noticed it until John brought it to my attention. It was still outstanding.
But It’s Not All Wine and Roses
As stated earlier, each Bluetooth device
converts analog signals to digital and vice
versa. This conversion takes time—about 90
milliseconds (.090 seconds). That slight delay
has no effect when listening to a component in
the audio system. It also has no effect when
transmitting on the CB—provided the bike’s
intercom is turned off. Anytime the intercom
is on, there’s a “talkback” effect that allows the
person speaking to hear his or her own
words in the helmet speakers. For the listener not using Bluetooth, either on the intercom or a CB radio on another bike, there’s no
effect. But if the person doing the speaking is
using a Bluetooth headset, they’ll hear their
own words coming back at them from the
intercom system with a 90-millisecond delay.
John says most people get used to it quickly. I
never did. I found it confusing and frustrating.
For solo riders, this is not an issue—simply turn the intercom off. But when riding
two-up, most folks prefer an intercom. Luckily,
J&M’s Bluetooth headsets feature a built-in
intercom system that’s used by connecting
the Co-rider’s standard headset to the rider’s
Bluetooth headset with a coiled cord. That
allows the rider to keep the bike’s intercom
turned off and eliminates the delay. However,
the coiled cord is merely a press fit into the
rider’s headset with no locking latch. If there’s
much movement between rider and Co-rider,
or in gusty winds, my personal experience
with this setup was that the cord came
repeatedly unplugged from the rider’s helmet.
I’ve secured it with a small cable tie, but that’s
a Beverly Hillbillies approach to using this
rather expensive intercom system successfully.
Is Bluetooth for Me?
All sales of J&M’s Bluetooth products are
final. J&M’s website (www.jmcorp.com) has a
page containing things to consider BEFORE
purchasing Bluetooth products. John has been
really up front regarding the plusses and
minuses, so I strongly suggest reading his
caveats in addition to this article before purchasing.
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A Nolan N103
with integrated
Bluetooth headset.
Personally, I enjoy the freedom of movement afforded by the Bluetooth system in
addition to the lack of cords draped over my
paint job. And I’m a techie—I enjoy experimenting with new things. But as John will be
the first to admit, the components aren’t inexpensive—up to three times the cost of a regular corded system, depending on the components selected. Further, the lithium ion batteries powering the headsets and dongles are not
warranted and will need replacement occa-
sionally at around $40 each. Use requires daily
battery charging.There’s more to consider, but
I’ll leave it to the reader to view the page referenced at www.jmcorp.com/Static/consider_
bluetooth.htm before making a decision to
replace the normal headset hookup cord by
installing Bluetooth components.
In the end, it’ll boil down to the same decision many of us made when cell phones
weighed five pounds and cost $1,500. For
those whose lives were made better by
An Arai Profile
with Bluetooth
headset.
portable, cordless communication, the product
was worth the cost. Others chose to stop the
car and use a phone booth. And as with cellular phones, my hunch is that coming years will
see Bluetooth communications become more
feature-rich and a lot less expensive. Early
adopters, get in line.
For more information or to purchase, visit
J&M’s website (www.jmcorp.com) or call (800)
358-0881 in the U.S. and Canada.
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Couple of the Year, or a couple of
yahoos? John and I spent the full day
riding together, testing the various
helmets and other equipment.
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n 2008, Chapter CA-1Q was
honored to have our Chapter
Couple of the Year chosen to
represent the California District.With the
Region competition scheduled for August
in Cañon City, Colorado, our Chapter felt
that Pat and Ellen O’Donnell, our District
Couple of the Year, deserved an appropriate escort on their journey. So we provided one, with nine other motorcycles
accompanying them to Colorado.
Little did we know then how perilous
our well-intended journey would become!
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Our Trip to the Region Rally
Most of our travels were what we expected; we anticipated the first day to be hot and
long as we traveled from Orange County
California to St. George, Utah.That leg went as
planned; the California desert along the I-15 is
someplace you try to get through as quickly as
possible. (Later, the stretch through Las Vegas
was even hotter, well over 100 degrees F.)
From St. George the following day, we
made an early departure to escape the heat
and headed north toward Cedar City.We traveled in two groups of five bikes, with me as the
“back door” of the first group. At a planned
gas stop, we were concerned when the second
group, led by Dave Black, was late.We couldn’t
get any response on our CBs, so we checked
our cell phones and found a message that they
had a bike with mechanical problems.
But before we could even get concerned,
the group rolled into the fuel station we were
waiting at. All the bikes were running well and
were ready to fuel up and continue. (The problem had been the dreaded GL1500 emergency
fuel shut-off valve on one bike. Fortunately, our
master mechanic, Jim Cassaro, was riding in
that group and had the trouble diagnosed and
fixed in less than 20 minutes. Jim’s like an
American Express Card, you don’t leave home
without him!)
Once we left the I-15 and headed into the
mountains, the temperatures cooled and the
scenery improved.The next two days of travel
were just what I was looking for—mountains,
forests, rivers, and smooth blacktop.
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The Region Rally and
Homeward Bound
At the Region competition in Cañon City,
Pat and Ellen lost a very close contest to
Randy & Janet Drake, a very fine couple from
Colorado. We’re all confident Randy & Janet
will represent Region F with pride at Tulsa next
year!
Next came the difficult part of our adventure. We’d had a few light showers in Cañon
City, and the forecast showed some serious
rain to the northeast. Our departure route
home, however, would take us east for only 40
miles or so to Pueblo. Then we’d head south,
and away from the heart of the storms…or so
we hoped.
The morning we left for home, it was in a
moderate but steady rain so even we
Californians felt we were within our safety limits. But during those 40 miles to Pueblo, the
rain continued. And, as we turned onto
Highway 25/160, our two groups got separated by traffic; so now we were just five bikes
riding into the mountains.
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Soon we started climbing the first of two
high passes we needed to get through, and the
rain increased mightily. Thunder and lightning
came so fast that there was no time to count
between the flash and the boom.Visibility was
less than 100 feet, and we all just hunched
down and followed the lead bike, slow and
steady. (By the way, I’d like to thank the
Colorado drivers on that pass who stayed well
behind our group, giving us lots of room. In
California they’d have been trying to pass us
with no regard for anything but their own
need to get someplace as fast as possible!)
Once we cleared that pass, we stopped to
congratulate ourselves and stretch some very
tired muscles. Even though we’d lost contact
with our second group, we knew they had our
route. And with no cell phone messages from
them, we decided to press on before the
storm caught back up to us. We questioned
some motorists coming out of the pass we
were approaching about the weather conditions and were told we were facing only a light
rain and cold temperatures. After the weather
of the last pass, the upcoming one sounded
easy.
Welcome to Wolf Creek Pass
But as you can judge from the pictures seen
here, the weather closed in very fast. The rain
came back. Coming down hard, it soon turned
to a light hail which then proceeded to get as
large as marbles.Also, we had entered the pass
at a time when no other vehicles had gone
ahead of us to leave a cleared track in the hail
buildup. This meant our lead bike, which was
two-up and pulling a trailer, was having to blaze
a trail through as much as three inches of hail
on the ground.
At this point, there was no way to turn
around.We also felt that we were close to the
summit, so we pushed on and tried to stay in
the track of the bikes ahead of us.All we could
do was to hope we could beat this.
The biggest problem became the visibility—the windshields were frosting up and a
layer of hail slush was working its way from the
base of the shield up. As it got even colder, my
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face shield started to fog up. This meant I had
to open the shield, which allowed the hail to
hit my exposed face.The hail, at its worst, was
hurting our arms through five layers of clothing—one more reason to wear armored riding
gear!
During all this, I found it amazing how my
mind narrowed its focus down to the absolute
critical actions I needed to keep going. I was
dimly aware of someone calling out that the
rain had turned to hail.
Then, I was jolted back to a
wider focus when my wife,
on the trike ahead of me,
was calling out that two
bikes were down. I then
saw her brake lights come
on, and I realized I’d have
to stop.
Being over 6 feet tall
gave me the advantage that
I could spread my legs out
wide as I let the bike roll to
a stop.And by gently applying the brake, I could place
my feet into the slush and
brace it up. When I raised
my head to see over the
opaque windshield, I was
greeted by a scene I never
expected to see—five Gold
Wings setting in what appeared to be a field of
snow. I also saw that the four riders on the
downed bikes were all up and walking. They
looked to be unharmed. This was our
“Welcome to Wolf Creek Pass”.
A Tenuous Situation
We had two lanes of traffic going our direction, and our bikes had thoroughly blocked the
number 2 lane. So, seeing my bike was very
close to the number 1 lane, I decided to see if
I could move it to the right. But as soon as I
released the brake, the bike started sliding
back down the hill. I actually had to dig my
heels in to stop it. I then knew I wasn’t going
anywhere for awhile; I couldn’t even dare to lift
a foot to put my sidestand down.
My fast thinking wife, Roberta, solved that
problem by coming over and putting the stand
down for me. Then I managed to ever-so-gently lean the bike over to a three point stance.
That’s when I started breathing again.
Charlie Sento, on the lead bike, had gone
down when he tried to maneuver over to a
track created by a car (that had finally passed
us). His trailer slid out and spun him around
and down. George Slomanson, also riding twoup with a trailer, brought his machine to a controlled layover when he saw Charlie go down;
he figured that was his best bet to stop safely.
Let me say that the experience and skills of
these two riders were instrumental in keeping
a bad situation from getting even worse.
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dents, who were passing the other way and
stopped to help us.They helped right the bikes
and informed us we were about 200 yards
from the summit. But the weather was just as
bad on the other side, they informed us, and
going downhill in those conditions would be
far too dangerous.
To our surprise, we still had cell phone
service. We contacted the Colorado Highway
Patrol and were greeted with the news that it
friends riding by had to be physically blocked
by us from pulling over to help.We figured we
had enough bikes stuck in the middle of the
road, we certainly didn’t need any more.
A Possible Escape Route
At this point, two of our group who had
lived in cold winter areas recognized that—
with the hail turning back to rain and cars finally passing by and leaving a track through the
slush—we had an opportunity to move the
machines to the cleared
track and possibly escape.
We used our hands
and feet to scrape a path
from each bike to the
cleared tracks.As we were
doing this, a Colorado
State truck passed by, and
the driver shouted that
he’d be back soon.We had
no idea what he was planning, so we kept on digging. Now, with the rider
on his bike and two or
three people on each side
for stability, we carefully
worked the two wheelers
Members of CA-1Q in Colorado.
to the open road.
However, this now
would be at least 45 minutes before an officer meant any traffic coming up the hill had to use
could reach us.They also said they had no idea the number 2 lane, which had the worst of the
how long it would take to get a tow vehicle up slush on it. Some of the cars chose not to slow
there to us (in all, we had three two-wheelers down.This sent quite a wave of cold, wet slush
and two trailers to get down the hill). It looked over both us and the bikes. By then, we were
very wet and cold. Frogg Toggs were simply not
like we were on our own.
designed for this!
Finding Our Second Group of Riders
This brings me to a brief diatribe on the More Good Luck
But at least—by that point—the worst was
two trikes. They were doing pretty well
through all of this. In fact, Janieta Villagrana was over. And the whole event had, unbelievably,
planning on she and Roberta using the trikes lasted only about an hour. And the best part
to take Joanie and Ruthie down the hill to get was that we got the bikes moving just in time
them out of this very cold weather. And to see that state truck driver coming up the
Roberta would have been able to take one of hill in a snow plow!
He cleared the road ahead of us of all the
the trailers down also. Point is, if you have
plans to ride in snow or hail slush, I suggest hail and slush. At that point, we all agreed that
just plain old, wet pavement never looked so
you consider doing so on a trike.
So there we were: Some of us had to direct good!
We spent that night in Cortez, Colorado,
traffic and, as a slow steady stream of cars was
coming up the hill, we noticed a number of the and just about everybody had a drink. Now, to
people seemed to think the sight of seven you cold weather residents reading this, this
motorcyclists stuck in what looked like snow whole adventure may not seem like much of a
was pretty funny. Personally, we were too cold problem at all. But for us southern
to see the humor of the situation. But among Californians—for whom even riding in the rain
the passing vehicles, we found our second is an option—this was quite a harrowing
group of riders. With so much happening so adventure.
Thankfully—with everybody’s help—we
suddenly, we’d forgotten to even try to contact
got ourselves out of this and we were all okay.
them!
As they slowly passed, carefully staying in We all fervently hope to never have to
the cleared tracks of the cars, the look of encounter so much bad weather when riding
absolute disbelief on their faces further rein- again. And perhaps next time—even in
forced our determination to get ourselves out August!—we’ll turn around if we hear that “the
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of our mess. To their credit, some of our weather is better at the next pass.”
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B y T i n a Va s q u e z
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S h a ro n
S t a n l e y
Despite there being loads of information devoted to the topic of
planning a good road trip—and perhaps because of that fact—it can
be a bit overwhelming, especially for motorcyclists.
ut though you could spend from several
weeks to several months researching
the “perfect motorcycle road trip”, who
often has time for that? All it really requires—
in addition to the proper packing and research
you’d do for any road trip of course—is a
computer and a clear vision of which you
most prefer for that ride—great roads, great
scenery, or great destinations. Sometimes, of
course, you’re lucky enough to get all three,
which is what I’d like to illustrate here.
This ride through the American West provides all three, plus the added bonus of having
plenty of campsite facilities along the way, and
it only took me a day’s worth of research to
find. How’d I come up with this gem of a road
trip so quickly? I simply went to the National
Park Service/U.S. Department of the Interior
website’s “Find A Park” option (www.nps.gov)
to find my primary destinations. Next, I went
to www.byways.org (provided by the National
Scenic Byways Program) and clicked on the
states within which were the destinations I’d
most like to see. From there, the Byways site
directed me to some great routes to my destinations. Then, because I love to camp, I visited www.campusa.com, www.camping-usa.com,
and www.gocampingamerica.com for lists of
campgrounds. And finally, I checked www.map
quest.com for the approximate times and distances between the towns and sites at which I
planned to stop.
It was that easy to come up with this wonderful motorcycling road trip!
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Utah, Idaho,
Wyoming, and Montana
The American West is a beautiful and
strange place (to some). It encompasses stark
desert landscapes, lush greenery and rugged
mountainsides. And Utah is a great starting
point for any motorcycling journey, including
my adventure west. Let me tell you what you
could expect if you were to plan the same
ride.
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Salt Lake City, Utah,
to West Yellowstone
Traveling north from the great Salt Lake
City—with its beautiful mountainsides and
crisp, fresh air—will take you to Brigham City
(approximately 60 miles). The curving and
beautiful US 91/89 is definitely the way to go
through Utah; it’s a route known for its sweeping curves, rolling hills and great beauty. Once
in Logan (about 25 miles farther), and on US
89, keep going north until you hit the WasatchCache National Forest (17.5 miles down farther). The road leading there is quite precarious with twists and turns up and around the
mountainside, but it is well worth seeing.
The national forest, which is located in
Wasatch Range, Utah, is the most ideal camping location for riders, if you’re calling it a
short ride day.And aside from having beautiful
campgrounds throughout the area, any of the
Ranger District or Forest Service offices in the
area also offer free travel plans and motorized
trail maps geared specifically toward motorcyclists.These maps are said to contain the most
accurate and detailed information regarding
the trails that are open to motorcycle riders.
Continuing on that same winding road will
lead to a killer view of Garden City (34 miles
from the national forest) as you crest the last
peak of the mountain. Even more spectacular
will be the view of the radiant and crystal clear
Bear Lake, which will surely compel you to get
off your bike and stare in awe at the sheer
beauty of one of the largest natural lakes in
the Western United States. And though you’d
have barely jumped on and off the bike by the
time you reach Garden City, Utah, it may
prove to be the perfect location for a layover,
especially in the summertime. Aside from
loads of tiny eateries where you can grab a
meal with the locals, plus a wide array of bed
& breakfasts and affordable hotels, the small,
quaint city is also home to the Garden City
Raspberry Days Festival. The festival celebrates the harvest of the area’s raspberry crop
with craft booths, parades, rodeos, fireworks
and free samples of Bear Lake’s famous raspberry shake.
Hopping onto US 26 will lead you to
Wyoming’s Alpine Junction (110-plus miles
northwest), which is aptly named for its mountainous terrain. You’ll have now gone from
West to Pacific Northwest, which is quite a
different ball game. It’s likely that you’ll
encounter chilly weather, even around the
summertime, so pack accordingly. Once on
US 26, you can make a quick stop at Palisades
Reservoir (just a few miles up the road), which
is famously known as being located in some of
Idaho and Wyoming’s most scenic country.
Perfect for camping, this high-altitude reservoir is southeast of Swann Valley in Eastern
Idaho, and it is part of the Greater Yellowstone
ecosystem.
Swan Valley, Idaho (about 40-plus more
miles), is a tiny city encompassing little more
than three gas stations, two auto repair shops,
and one dump station, but a rodeo is held
there every year in the month of July. If you
don’t intend on staying for the rodeo, so to
speak, hop on the Idaho 31 Scenic Highway
across the Snake River Range to Victor and
Idaho 33 (about 20 miles away). Traveling
north on the west side of the Teton Mountains
will send you whipping around the twists,
turns, and rollercoaster roads of the area.
Then follow US 20 into Harrison State
Park and Henry’s Lake State Park (nearly 75
miles away and close to Yellowstone National
Park), where you can settle in for the night at
one of the area’s many hotels or opt for a local
campground. Henry’s Lake State Park offers
both standard and serviced campsites, for $12
and $16 respectively. Amenities include individual sites with water, electricity and access
to central water. Keep in mind, however, that
the park is only open from the Thursday
before Memorial Day to Halloween, so plan
accordingly.
West Yellowstone to
Red Lodge, Montana
Wyoming is amazing, if for no other reason
than its incredible landscape; the majority of
the state is dominated by the Rocky
Mountains West, while the easternmost secWing World
tion of the state is a high-altitude prairie
region known as the high plains. Let’s also not
forget that little 2.2 million acres of land
known as Yellowstone National Park (just
over 15 minutes east)!
Most everyone has heard of Yellowstone
National Park—if nowhere else, then at least
as the subject of your mandatory fifth grade
state report. Perhaps it even holds memories
for you as the destination of your “dreaded
summer family vacation” spent in the family
station wagon with your less-than-amenable
siblings. Either way, it’s an experience everyone needs to have.Aside from having some of
the most breathtaking natural sights in the
world—such as its boiling springs, geysers and
possibilities for up-close and personal
encounters with various four-legged friends—
the park also offers amazing camping opportunities.And the park’s Stars over Yellowstone
event, which takes place every summer, is a
sight to behold.
You’ll surely want to spend a great deal of
time soaking up the sites of Yellowstone. But
at some point, it will be time to ride onward
up the Grand Loop, heading up the west side
of Yellowstone. After reaching the Northeast
Entrance Road, which heads you through
Cooke City, Montana (which you’ll revisit
later) and into Montana, you’ll pick up US 212
(aka Beartooth Highway, sometimes referred
to as “the most beautiful highway in
America”).This route will eventually steer you
back into Wyoming and the world-renowned
Beartooth Pass, which will surely prove to be
one of the most memorable experiences of
your riding history. The pass has been called
the most scenic highway in America by awardwinning American journalist Charles Kuralt,
not to mention the fact that its name checks
out to be one of the most scenic drives in just
about any book on the subject. Just keep in
mind that this road is closed during the snow
season, so make sure you plan accordingly.
Eventually, you’ll ride back into Montana
and reach the amazing little gem of a town
known as Red Lodge, Montana (just under
200 miles away from Yellowstone). Be prepared to feel all nostalgic for the cowboy heyday you never witnessed; the entire town is
chock full of Old West charm. It even boasts
former occupants such as Buffalo Bill Cody
and Calamity Jane, so how could you not be
impressed by that?
The Final Stretch: Red Lodge,
Montana, to Cooke City, Montana
Leaving Red Lodge and hopping back onto
US 212, you’ll once again climb over
Beartooth Pass. And once again you’ll get to
experience the thrills and chills of it and of
riding out all the other twists and turns this
region has to offer, with its sheer cliffs, deep
canyons and the ability to look over long vistas through canyons, just to name a few.
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Eventually (nearly 65 miles from Red
Lodge), you’ll wind up back in Cooke City,
Montana. Similar to Red Lodge, you’ll feel like
you’re riding into the set of an old Western
movie. One of the standout locations in this
small city is Buns ‘n’ Beds, a family-run restaurant/deli that includes cabins available for rent.
The establishment, which has been around
since 1938, boasts some of the best homestyle cooking in the area with regional
favorites like smoked pot roast.
Conclusion
This three (or more) day trip spans four
states across the great American West, was
easy to plan and will surely prove to be a
memorable ride if you decide to take it. But if
not, I’ve included a few websites here that can
direct you to some lesser-known, albeit much
shorter, great motorcycling roads (just
remember, there’s only room to list a few).
Plus, in case you’re like me and love to camp,
remember that sometimes you can even find
great surprises—like Maine's Meadowbrook
Camping Area's nightly fresh Maine Lobster
Dinner—at campgrounds. (Visit www.meadowbrookme.com.) Also, check out www.open
roadoutfitters.com and the next few pages for
some motorcycle camper trailer highlights.
Happy trip planning!
(I’d also like to make note that some bed
& breakfast inns, like the Gillum House Bed &
Breakfast [www.gillumhouse.com or (888)
592-0177] in Shinnston,West Virginia, and the
Gray Ghost Inn [www.grayghostinn.com or
(800) 745-3615] in West Dover,Vermont, offer
pre-planned routes, maps, and more for those
who prefer more luxury and ease of planning
on their next great motorcycle ride.)
Some lesser-known, but spectacular, motorcycle roads can be easily found on www.map
myride.com. Here are just a few in the U.S. to
whet your appetite:
—North Carolina’s Burnsville Loop (near
Burnsville, NC) is a 36-plus mile ride with
twisties that leads you along several rivers and
streams and through part of the Pisgah National
Forest. (Routes are: 19E, Old 19E, 19W, 1417,
1304, 1314, 1338, 1336S)
If you love to camp when you ride, then
here are some motorcycle camper
trailer manufacturers—and a few select
highlights of their products—that you’ll
surely want to check out!
Bunkhouse
Bunkhouse’s standard camper trailer specs
for its LX model include “Dimensions 113”
length by 48” height, 26 cubic feet of storage
space, and a weight of approximately 325 lbs.”
and its standard features include a king-sized,
deep foam mattress, self-mending zippers, a
travel cover with chair pouch, and a self-supporting rear awning. Its upgraded SE Package
offers those, plus extras like a cooler package,
Lanai screen room, chrome tongue, coupler,
and wheels, and more.” For those who travel
small and light, Bunkhouse offers the Lil ‘B’
model, which weighs in at just 265 lbs. yet still
offers a full-sized foam mattress. (Source:
www.bf-specialties.com)
Kompact Kamp
—Idaho’s Spiral Highway (near Lewiston,
ID) is an approximately 8 mile stretch of
breathtaking views filled with sweepers and
hairpins and is great for either a meandering
scenic ride or a real technical challenge.
(Routes are:128W, Old Spiral Highway),
—New Hampshire’s Hurricane Mountain
Road (near Intervale, NH) is a mere 6 miles
long and some people liken it to the Alps, with
its switchbacks, steep runs, and narrowness.
The road is often made part of a loop of that
area by then heading north or south of it.
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(Route is: Hurricane Mountain Road)
Jdtrailers.com, doing business as Kompact
Kamp, states that “Kompact Kamp has been
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designing, building and marketing motorcycle
trailers for nearly 25 years” and that “small
trailers are…our only business focus.” The
company says its Mini-Mate Camper sets up in
2 minutes and includes an “all fiberglass body
and lid; luggage rack, cushions, carpet, stabilizer
jacks.” Specs include “15 cubic feet of storage,
265 lbs., a bed size of 4-1/2’ by 6-1/2’, 6’4” of
head room, and a folded size of 40”x60”.”
Optional feature include an awning package
and a light-bar fender combo unit.” (Source:
www.jdtrailers.com)
Roll-a-Home
Lees-ure Lite
Roll a Home says it “offers one of the few
off ground motorcycle camping systems that
has open and closed storage access”. Its
camper body is “constructed with white or
black gel coat fiberglass with a powder coated
aluminum luggage rack. When the lid is folded
down, it becomes the floor of a generous size
dressing room (approx. 78” x 47”) with three
inches of ground clearance” and it has “18.5
cubic feet of cargo area that is easily accessible
with the trailer open or closed”. In addition,
other specs and features include a “sleeping
area of 47” by 78” in the standard bed and 73”
by 80” in the wide model, with a bed that consists of dense foam mattress” and, when
empty, a total weight of 325 lbs. (Source:
www.rollahome.com)
Lees-ure Lite, which served the RV industry
for over a quarter century, says its new lightweight popup tent trailer for touring motorcycles sets up in less than 6 seconds. In addition,
the company states that it offers optional an
add-on room, screen room, rear storage,
awnings, and air conditioning kit. Its trailer
specs include a trailer size 54” by 66”, a total
weight of 255 lbs., 30 cubic feet of storage.The
original cycle trailer size was 48” x 66” - 230
lbs - 26 cubic ft. of storage, a bed size of 48”
wide by 6’ 9” long or 54” by 6’ 9” long, with a
head room of 6’ 4” high. (Source: www.tent-trailer.com an /www.camping-equipment-hiking-andgear.com/motorcycle-tent-trailer.html)
Roadman Campers
its overall dimensions have a length of 10’,
height of 45” and an overall weight of 300 lbs.”
(Source: quicksilvertrailers.com)
Scooter Schooner
Scooter Schooner reports that its
“Schooner and Sundowner both feature a
queen size bed, dining table, 2 burner stove, 34
quart ice chest, 27 cubic feet of storage space
when packed and ready to pull. Both models
are 40” wide x 60” long x 36” tall and weigh
only 275 pounds. The Schooner sets up in
approximately 5 minutes and the Sundowner
in just a few minutes.” (Source: www.scooterschooner.com)
Aspen
Time Out
Since 1974, Time Out has offered what
some motorcyclists argue is “the fist and best
motorcycle camper trailer on the market”. In
addition to Time Out’s popular Time Out
Camper (which sets up in 3 minutes, is 14-1/2”
in length, includes a bed, table, seating and living space, plus 16 feet of cargo space), the
company also offers its Easy Camper (with
identical storage capacity under the bed but a
more modest living area and a lower price
tag). In addition, Time Out offers its supercompact Slipstream Camper, which weighs in
at a mere 210 lbs. Many options are available,
plus Time Out trailers set completely off the
ground. (Source: www.timeouttrailers.org)
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In April of 2008, Roadman Campers
revamped its tent to include a zippered window in the door. Just some of its campers’
other specs and features are “trailer body
measurements of 38” wide x 62”long x 19”
high; overall length of trailer 7’ft 2”; overall
trailer height 35”; 15 cubic ft of storage space
under bed; weight-225 lbs.; tongue weight-24
lbs.; aluminum frame and painted aluminum
shell; charcoal gray carpeted floor and inside
lid; sleeps 2 on a 4’2” wide by 6’ 4” long (50”x
76”) bed perfect for 2 Coleman self inflatable
roll up pads; and sets up in less then 5 minutes.” (Source: www.roadmancampers.com)
Quick Silvers
Quick Silvers lists its Lazy Bum Cargo
Sleeper’s features as: “Over 80 cubic feet of
cargo area and carpeted interior, with optional features including a rear hatch access and
galley and hardwood interior upper cabinets.”
Its standard body dimensions include “A width
of 86”, length of 42”, and height of 38”, while
Aspen Campers bills its Ambassador model
as “the world’s smallest and lightest ‘hard-top’
pop-up—weighing in at only 365 lbs, with a
tongue weight of 24 lbs. Designed for fast and
easy set-up in just minutes, it opens up to 77
sq. ft. of interior room with 52 sq. ft. of comfortable ‘off-the-ground’ bedding under an 80”
high ceiling.The ‘Easy-Lift’ Hardtop holds tent,
mattresses and bed boards, leaving 28 cubic
feet of useable cargo space. It is a seamless, single-piece construction and made of vacuumformed, white, Korad-capped, UV stabilized
ABS. Aspen’s other camper models are the
Classic and the Sentry, both of which include
front rooms. (Source: Aspen Campers press
release and www.trailmasterinc.com)
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B y L e w i s Wa t s o n • G W R R A # 2 4 6 0 3 8 • E n n i s , Te x a s
My dream for many years had been to take my bride of 34 years and tour parts of this beautiful country that we live in—the United States of America—by motorcycle. But many years of family and business responsibilities put those dreams on hold for a long time.That is, until the summer of 2007 when,
with our two sons grown and on their own, my wife and I finally felt free enough to “Go for it!”
the Greenlees and me and Marva, we took
over 600 photos on the trip—plenty to share.
Our group—ready to ride!
e were at last at the point in our
lives when we had enough time to
pack up and go with minimal
problems. And thankfully, the little country
church we attend has a number of couples that
ride motorcycles—Mike and Brenda Greenlee,
and Billy and Vicky Hill. They are two couples
that are much like my wife, Marva, and me, in
that they love to ride. So we planned a trip
from our homes, just south of Dallas,Texas, to
the Big Bend National Park (in southwestern
Texas) and into the nearby Davis Mountains. It
would be a 6-day round trip adventure of
almost 1,700 miles.Wow!
With all our schedules aligned and the trailer packed with assorted gear, we left on
Monday, June 4, 2007, for the adventure that lay
ahead.The weather cooperated with just over-
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cast skies for Monday. We rode the 430-mile
stretch down Highway 67 to Fort Stockton
that first day and stayed at the Swiss Clock
Best Western. So far so good.Well, almost. Billy
was already in trouble with his wife, Vicky,
because he had forgotten the camera! Not to
worry, though, as Billy came to the rescue and
took Vicky to the Wal-Mart in Fort Stockton to
get her another camera. It was the “last
chance” Wal-Mart for hundreds of miles, so it
was good they made it there!
The next morning, after a good breakfast,
we started down Highway 385 toward Big
Bend National Park.The scenery was beautiful,
and there were lots of pictures to take! Only
problem for Vicky and Billy was that the LCD
screen on the new camera they’d bought
would not work. No big deal though; between
Day 2
The second day put us in the park before
noon. We had been warned by some fellow
riders, whom we had met along the way on a
previous trip, that the speed limit in the park
is 45 mph. They also noted that the park
rangers were great at hiding along the roadways. So our group proceeded slowly into the
park. In fact, you really don’t want to drive any
faster than necessary in the Big Bend National
Park because there is just so much to see!
We arrived at the Chisos Mountains
Lodge about midday, and the view from the
lodge alone was worth the trip! The restaurant at the lodge makes good burgers and has
a great breakfast buffet. We had lunch then
decided to leave our trailer near the room so
we could ride down the Ross Maxwell scenic
drive all the way to the Santa Elena Canyon. It
is a beautiful stretch of road, and we stopped
often for photos.
The temperature down in this part of the
ride was over 100 degrees F, and we outfitted
each of the ladies with a water-soaked “Cool
Vest” to keep them from melting! The vest
definitely does make a difference by keeping
the body cooler via evaporation.
We arrived back at the Chisos Mountains
Lodge around 8 p.m., and the sunset from the
lodge was a sight to behold! The strong shadows and beautiful colors were something
impossible to capture with a camera. We had
some confusion about when the restaurant
closed, but the staff was gracious enough to
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Rest area along Highway 170.
(Photo by Mike Greenlee)
fix a round of cheeseburgers and some chips,
even though they were closing down the
kitchen. We took the food out to one of the
picnic tables near the rooms. There, we sat
and watched the last of a gorgeous sunset in
the area known as the “Window.” We also
watched the deer as they came within a few
yards of where we were eating.
Another interesting thing we had seen in
the park area was the Century Plant.We were
told that these plants only bloom once every
100 years, and we saw a number of these
plants throughout the park. It was a great way
to end a wonderful day.
We shared a room with Billy and Vicky
that had a balcony porch off the back. Mike
and Brenda had a room to themselves (he
said he snores like a grizzly bear…in fact, he
kind of looks like one, too!). Everyone rotated through the shower and got ready for bed.
The rooms were simple, with no TVs or
phones, but they were very comfortable.
Well, we turned out the lights and had
started to settle in when—in the pitch dark—
my wife, Marva, asked “What’s that? What is
that?” I said “If you don’t know after all these
years, there is no use in me trying to explain
it now!” To which Billy said “I think I’ll just
turn over and face the wall!” We all got a big
laugh at Marva’s expense!
But what she was referring to was a dim
flashing red light on the smoke detector…and
that should have been a sign of things to
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come. About an hour later, the smoke detector started beeping. I got up and fanned at it
and moved the air vent on the air conditioner,
hoping to keep the smoke detector quiet.
Then, at about midnight, the alarm clock went
off! After banging around on the clock for a
minute to get it to stop, I found the cord and
yanked it out of the wall socket. Ah…peace
and quiet at last! But just an hour or so later,
the muscle cramps started in my thighs. I got
up and started stomping the floor, trying to
walk out the cramps. I finally got them to relax
by using hot compresses in the shower. Finally,
I slept okay for the next few hours.
It was a rough night, but it taught me to stay
better hydrated on the future hot ride days by
#1–drinking plenty of fluids and #2–drinkinig
even more fluids!
Day 3
We got up around 7 a.m., ate a good breakfast buffet, and drank enough water and coffee
to float a raft. Then we started day 3 out
through Terlingua and on to Highway 170 to
the town of Presidio. Much of this highway
runs parallel to the Rio Grande River, and the
drive is about 100 miles of some of the most
beautiful and awe-inspiring views you will find
anywhere. We took tons of pictures and
stopped several times to look at the scenery
and to drink lots of water!
We refueled in Presidio and got snacks to
hold us over until we got to Fort Davis. The
Fort Davis Drug Store, Hotel and Restaurant
was our destination for the day, and we had a
light meal before checking in. We rested for a
couple of hours then went across the street to
the Hotel Limpia’s dining room for a wonderful dinner, a few gallons of iced tea, and a great
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time of fellowship.We also looked around the
gift shop for a few minutes and heard about an
ice cream shop called “The Caboose” on the
west end of town.
So we jumped on our bikes and headed up
the road a short distance, where we found a
green train caboose that was set up as an ice
cream shop. They even had cinnamon-flavored
ice cream. Now that put a smile on Billy’s face!
It was another beautiful night, so we sat
outside the shop and had our ice cream and
enjoyed the cooling evening. Then, it was back
to the hotel for a good night’s sleep. Only it
would have been a little better if the air conditioner had not frozen up and stopped cooling.
Oh well, at least I didn’t stomp the floor with
leg cramps during that night!
Day 4
We slept in a little on Thursday morning
before going up to the McDonald Observatory.The view was beautiful from the overlook
areas around the observatory; the sky was
clear and the weather was perfect for sightseeing and riding. The Davis Mountains are
much different than the mountains to the
south of them.
We opted for the day pass, with a tour of
the 107-foot telescope and the newer
designed Hobby-Eberly telescopes and buildings. After a sandwich at the Star Date Café
and a cold drink, Billy wanted to sample the
freeze-dried ice cream (developed for use by
the astronauts when in space). Don’t kid yourself; it tastes even worse than it sounds. Even
Billy wasn’t impressed, and he is the ice cream
guru. In fact, he never met an ice cream he didn’t like—until then. It tasted a little like artificial strawberry Styrofoam!
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(Photo by Mike Greenlee)
Resting at the Devil’s Waterhole
overlook, near Burnet, Texas.
We left the observatory and rode to
Alpine, enjoying the absolutely perfect day.The
temperature was around 80 degrees F, and the
skies were clear. I had set up motel rooms at
the Sunday House Inn and, when we arrived,
the ladies gave me the raised eyebrow look.
The motel looks a little dated and the room
doors are painted purple!
But we went into the rooms and were very
surprised; the rooms were huge. They had
king-sized beds and a sofa and chairs. Plus, they
were very clean and the air conditioners
worked great.
We were ready for some substantial food,
and we knew The Longhorn Steakhouse would
be hard to beat. It has great steaks and barbeque, a good salad bar, and wonderful deserts.
We ate until we were stuffed and visited with
some of the locals who were interested in our
bikes and the trip we were on. Seems everywhere we go, people are curious about our
bikes. They say they’re considering getting a
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1-877-596-2453
For appointment contact our service department at:
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bike and trying out the open road for themselves. After a relaxing meal, we returned to
our purple-door rooms and had a good
night’s sleep.
Day 5
On Friday morning, we went to a little
diner car just down the street for breakfast.
We again had a great laugh at Marva’s
expense: When she ordered a waffle, they
brought it to her then politely informed her
that they didn’t have any butter! She was
incredulous; eat a waffle without butter?! Mike
had such a good laugh that he even offered to
go get her a stick at the local grocery store.
He said he would even keep a stick of butter
in his saddlebags so Marva would never have
this kind of problem again! We all laughed
until we cried then, after regaining our composure, we hit the road.
The ride started out cloudy and cool and,
as we got back close to I-10, the temperature
started rapidly dropping. We could see and
smell the rain in the distance, and we stopped
to put on our rain gear. It felt good in the
cooler temperature, and we rode for the next
3 to 4 hours with the rain following along just
south of our route. But we managed to avoid
getting wet.
We stayed at the Econo Lodge of
Fredericksburg that night. It was a nice, clean,
and affordable motel.We spent the afternoon
walking through some of the shops, and the
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Our last day’s meal was at the Stagecoach
Inn in Salado, Texas. (Photo by Brenda Greenlee)
ladies did a little shopping. A meal at The
Catfish Haven rounded out our evening.They
had fast and friendly service and were recommended by some of the local shop owners.
Back at the motel, we sat out at a table by the
pool until almost midnight. We enjoyed the
camaraderie and telling stories about our
lives, of things done and things dreamed for in
the future.
Day 6
Saturday morning, the motel provided an
expanded continental breakfast, including
some wonderful German pastries and lots of
coffee. We visited some more of the shops
around town until about noon then started
traveling for home.
The wildflowers in this area were beautiful, and we stopped several times for something to drink and to rest. One of the places
we stopped is called the “Devil’s Waterhole”.
It was a pretty spot with good shade to rest
the bones for a few minutes.
Later, we stopped in Salado at the
“Stagecoach Inn” for one more memorable
meal. And we made sure not to miss their
variety of homemade pies and deserts. The
restaurant and motel is in an historic area
with lots to see and do close by.
We arrived back home just before dark
with lots of smiles, hugs, handshakes, and
memories that will last a lifetime. Each of the
ladies told her husband that she now understood his desire to see the world by motorcycle. They had experienced the sights and
smells of the road in a way they had never
expected.
Now, all of us are ready for another long
adventure and are already planning short
weekend trips until then.Where will our next
long trip be? We’re not sure yet, but we know
it will be fun.That’s because we now have the
time to enjoy the open road—and with
friends who are like-minded, with the same
dreams!
●
March 2009
Renew for 3 Years to be Eligible!
• Program runs January 1, 2009
—December 31, 2009
• Must be a GWRRA Member
• Entries are automatic—no need to
do anything...except renew your
Membership along with Rescue
Plus for 3 years!
• Call NOW to renew your GWRRA
Membership & SAVE $30!
■ Quarterly Prize Drawings—3 prizes given
out each quarter (12 total)
■ Yearly Grand Prize Drawing—1 grand
prize given out at the end of 2009*
(*All prizes are given away by quarterly drawings and one
yearly drawing, of all 3 year Renewal entries.)
Sample Quarterly Prizes
TOURING COVER
From Big Bike Parts
PROGRAM OPEN TO
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• Gold Book Service Directory – You’re
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much more.
• Rider Education – Award-winning skill
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• Chapter Life – Come join the fun at a
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Over 9,000 negotiated hotel rates for
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• Leadership Training – Free life skills
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• Professional Office Staff – Provides
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• Visit us at www.gwrra.org for a complete list of GWRRA benefits, and while
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J u s t
J o k i n ’ . . .
Wing Shot
Wing Humor
police officer noticed a Gold Wing going
much too slowly on the highway he was
patrolling, so he pulled it over. He
approached the two people on the GL1800
and asked the rider, '”Sir, do you know you
were only doing about 20 miles an hour?
You're driving much too slowly on this highway. Could you please drive a little faster?"
“Oh, sorry officer,” the rider replied,“I saw
the big sign with the ‘20’ and assumed it was
the speed limit, so I’ve been trying to keep my
speed about 20 miles an hour.”
“No sir,” the officer explained, “that sign is
the highway number. This is Interstate 20. The
speed limit is 65. "
While he was explaining this to the rider,
the officer noticed that the Co-rider was shaking almost uncontrollably. He leaned in closer
to the rider and whispered, “Are you sure
your passenger is okay? What’s wrong with
her?”
“Oh nothing,” the rider replied.“It’s probably that we just got off of Highway 205.”
●
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Yes, you can ride your Gold Wing to Jamaica
—Jamaica, Virginia, that is!
My wife, Maureen, and I (Tim Stueve, GWRRA #69828, of Westchester, Maryland) have been GWRRA
Members in Maryland since December of 1990. A couple years ago, we went to a Chapter function in
the “northern neck” area of Virginia and ran across this sign. It was almost 300 miles roundtrip from
our home to this Jamaica, but that’s a lot closer than the island. Plus, we could actually ride there!
• GWRRA Membership Application •
Member Name:
______________________________________________________
Last
First
New Renew
Member No: __________________
Co-Rider Names:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
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________________________________________________________________ USA Canada Other: ________________
City
Telephone:
Home: (
State
) ________________________________Work: (
Zip
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A) Truck/Trailer B) Phone Calls Only C) Tent Space D) Lodging E) Tools F) Tour Guide
GWRRA
21423 North 11 Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85027
800-843-9460
(623) 581-2500
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Member Type (Select One)
Individual Membership
3 yrs $120 USD
2 yrs $85 USD
1 yr $45 USD
Family Membership (2 or more people in household)
3 yrs $150 USD
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1 yr $50 USD
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3 yrs $165 USD
2 yrs $115 USD 1 yr $60 USD
Subscription Only (Wing World™ Magazine) 1 yr $40
*The Associate Membership is for those who wish to take advantage of
GWRRA and its benefits and do not own a Gold Wing or Valkyrie.
Do Not list me in the Gold Book
Yes! I want Rescue Plus for just $25 per year.
(Non-Members $50)
Rescue Plus offers enhanced benefits and covers all registered drivers in your household while driving or riding in any non-commercial
vehicle or motorcycle. Rescue Plus also covers your motorcycle trailer. Certain limitations and exclusions apply to coverage. All individuals must be registered with GWRRA to receive a membership card
and coverage. Members of GWRRA must have a Family Membership
to cover multiple drivers.
Exclude me from email offers.
Exclude me from mailings.
New Members—Who referred you to us? Name: ________________________________________________ Member # _______________________
Payment Information
Make checks payable in US Funds to GWRRA. GWRRA dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes.
Credit Card Number/Expiration Date: ___________________________________________ Cardholder’s Signature: _____________________________
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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: _________________________________________________________________
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!
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 = $
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
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T
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•
Blue Bell Creamery Tours - Includes bus transportation, tour and free ice cream!
July 2nd 12:00pm departure, return by 2:00pm
Number of persons _____ x $6
1:00pm departure, return by 3:00pm
Number of persons _____ x $6
July 3rd
10:00am departure, return by 12:00pm Number of persons _____ x $6
11:00am departure, return by 1:00pm
Number of persons _____ x $6
Blue Bell Creamery Tours - Includes tour and free ice cream! (no transportation)
July 2nd 12:30pm Tour start time
Number of persons _____ x $2
1:30pm Tour start time
Number of persons _____ x $2
July 3rd
10:30am Tour start time
Number of persons _____ x $2
11:30am Tour start time
Number of persons _____ x $2
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Reservations are needed as space is limited. Reserve your space today!
FAX or MAIL this form to:
GWRRA
P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
1.800.843.9460
623.581.2500 (Phoenix)
Fax: 623.581.3844
Register on-line at
www.wing-ding.org
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Wi n g D i n g 3 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)
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Small
Medium
Large
XL
2XL
3XL
Golf Shirt (Qty)
x
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x
x
x
x
$15=
$15=
$15=
$15=
$17=
$20=
$25=
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(+$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
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Exp.
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THE GOLD WING LOW PRICE ACCESSORY DEALER
Find all Your Motorcycle
Accessories Needs
at Unbeatable Prices
on Showchrome
Big Bike & Küryakyn
We Are Gold
Wing Heaven!
New and Used Trikes
on our lot…
or schedule your
custom build.
Pick-Up & Delivery Available — Call for information
(866) 344-8637 • www.trikesbytony.com
TIRE SALE
Elite III GL1500
(pair) ....................$300.00
Elite III GL1800
(pair) ....................$320.00
Free
Freight
on
ORDERS
OVER
$200
VISA & MasterCard ACCEPTED
1-800-547-7613
281-383-3738
We Also Carry Tires for
Metric Cruisers & Harleys.
Küryakyn • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK • Avon • Big Bike
FOLD DOWN FLAG POLES
IMPROVED LSE 2009 FOLDING FLAG POLES
(Chromed ABS/PC) $24.95 plus shipping.
Fold Down Flag Poles (Polished
Anodized Aluminum) $33.95 + shipping.
Fold Down Flag poles
Authorized Dealer For: California Sidecar & Champion
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Trikes by Design!
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• Avon • Big Bike • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • K ü r y a k y
11877 Walnut Grove Church Rd.
Ohio City, OH 45874
1-800-451-9464 or 419-965-2646
www.bakerbuilt.com e-mail info@bakerbuilt.com
(Chromed Aluminum) $39.95 + shipping.
NEW FOLD DOWN
FLAG POLE
HELPING HAND™
BEVERAGE
HOLDER
*RECTANGULAR BASE
(Chromed Aluminum) For the
Kuryakyn Rack $44.95 +S/H
*SQUARE BASE & SBMU
(Chromed Aluminum) For 1/2”
Tubing & Rails $41.95 +S/H
$22.95
driver or passenger - plus S/H
3142 Hwy 125 NW
Peel, AR 72668-8919
1-800-436-7715
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Wing World
Pull your Trailer with the Swivel-Hitch,
giving a complete orbital range
of non-restrictive movement.
Enjoy the ride! - T. Meadows
Meadows’ Enterprises Co.
3820 Pleasant Hill Rd. • Pink Hill, NC 28572
252-523-7487
www.meadows-ent.com
Model 19
Jupiter
MARCH
Streamliner
Model 16
We carry cycles, trikes and trailer covers.
Prices start at $60.00
Call for free brochure!
2009
ADS
Add On .....................................................39
Americade.................................................36
American Nat’L Prop.& Cas. Co ...............21
Kits in STOCK!
Big Bike Parts ...........................................74
LIMITED SPECIAL OFFER:
Buy a Roadsmith Trike Kit
and receive the basic
Jupiter Trailer an
$849.95 value for
FREE or take $500
off the total price!
Bushtec Trailers ........................................14
Champion Trikes ..................................98-99
Chatterbox, USA.................................15, 37
800.641.4647 • www.neoshotrailers.com • 417.451.0699
UPRIGHT PASSENGER BACKREST FOR GL1800
by
Chrome World Inc.....................................45
Cozy Winter/Warm Gear...........................42
Cruiserworks.............................................65
Deltran ........................................................6
Diamond’s replacement passenger backrest
•Allows her to sit upright
•Alleviates back pain.
P.O. BOX 489 • SEVILLE, FL
Disabled Motorcycle Riders......................35
32190
800.722.9995•www.diamondseats.com
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WINTE
SALE!
Doran Mfg .................................................37
Electrical Connection................................37
Foremost Insurance..................................13
Gene’s Gallery ..........................................19
B&F Specialties
Gerbings Heated Clothing ........................15
2481 Delta Ln, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
847-350-9333 • Fax 847-350-9366
www.bf-specialties.com
Glare Shine...............................................41
Mention:
coupon code
Discount Gold Wing Accessories
www.cyclemaxohio.com
1-330-225-1169
Wind Noise Reduction
Since 2001 - Starting at $9.95 +s/h
www.windsockwinddeflector.com
8 sizes available
L&T ENTERPRISES
586.598.3912 •
Fax
586.598.3915
Goodyear Dunlop Tires N.A. Ltd...............69
Hannigan Motorsports ..............................11
“WING”
Heritage Honda ........................................47
for 20%
discount
Honda Of Tupelo.......................................35
Honda of Russellville ................................27
INB Radio .................................................42
Large Selection of Quality Cooling & Warming Apparel
Interstate Cycles .......................................76
• Phase-change cooling • Evaporative Cooling Sport Vest w/sleeves
also Available • Evaporative Cooling Deluxe Vest • Head & Neck Wear
• Dew Rags • Cool-U Misting Fans • Special Military Cooling Products
• Cold-Pack Cooling • Warming Apparel also Available
J & M Corp .................................................2
Call us or visit our web-site for prices and size selection!
Kuryakyn..............................................24-25
REDUCES NOISE • IMPROVES CLARITY • MAINTAIN AVC SETTINGS
Jason Industries .........................................6
Kennedy Group.........................................20
LA Honda..................................................38
Lawrenceville Honda ................................65
GET
COMMITTED
Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. .....................100
Motor Trike.....................................40, 49-52
Niehaus Cycle Sales ..................................9
Progressive Insurance ................................5
Safety Features ........................................40
Every successful accomplishment
begins with a committment to reach the
intended objective.
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association
challenges you to become a Gold Wing
rider committed to safety.
To enroll in GWRRA’s award-winning Rider
Education Program, contact your local Chapter
Educator or District Educator.
Level I
Safety By Committment
March 2009
Schroaders Honda ..............................16-17
Sierra Electronics......................................54
The Trike Shop..........................................63
Tow-Pac, Inc .............................................65
U.S. Paint ..................................................33
Utopia Products, Inc. ................................35
Vetesnik Powersports ...............................36
Wags Unique Trailers................................36
Wing Stuff.Com ...................................30-31
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FREE CLASSIFIEDS
Visit www.gwrra.org/message boards/classifieds for up-to-date, Member-maintained classified listings.
These classified listings are a benefit for GWRRA Members and are for GWRRA Members’ personal property only.
Listings limited to approximately 30 words each. We reserve the right to edit entries. Include year, model, mileage, price,
name, phone number, e-mail, state or province.
Type or print written entries and send to “Classified Ads,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027,
or by e-mail to sstanley@gwrra.org. Deadline is fourth Friday of the month approximately two months before issue’s cover
date. Ads run one month on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Late-arriving ads are held for a succeeding issue.
GWRRA assumes no responsibility for quality of items listed, nor for the outcome of transactions
initiated through these listings.
COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIEDS
NEED PARTS FOR YOUR OLDER GOLD WING?
We are your #1 source! Over 2000 used parts in stock and
more than 20 GL's waiting to be stripped down. We specialize in Wing parts from 1980 to 1990. Visit us online at
WWW.USEDGOLDWINGPARTS.COM or call 305305-1839.
www.paulexports.com, Florida, is looking for used
Gold Wing parts (no trike takeoff parts, pls) and Gold Wing
GL1500s and GL1800s in any condition (salvage, high
mileage, abused also) for export. Nationwide pickup available. 727-259-3021. e-mail: info@paulexports.com.
1986 GL1200A Gold Wing Aspencade. 117K mi. Second owner;
runs great. Intercom, CB, AM/FM and cassette deck. Good tires,
new brake pads, new master cylinder. $3,000. Bjoe Morris, POB
10812, Oakland, CA 94610.
1996 GL1500 SE. Pearl White. 25K mi. One owner. Corbin seat,
floorboards, trunk and bag spoilers, trailer hitch, Ring-of-Fire, voltmeter, oil pressure gauge, Compufire alternator-battery, Air
Wings, passenger armrests and J&M passenger controls, all
lights, Progressive air suspension. Comes with trailer. $10,500.
Mike. (704) 636-0996. NC.
1999 GL1500 SE Gold Wing, 50th Anniversary Edition. White.
49K mi. All stock. Excellent condition. Always garaged. Compufire
alternator with sealed battery. Never down. $9,500.
jmcook3@bellsouth.net or (931) 388-9346. Spring Hill, TN.
WOWMotorcycles.com. BUY—SELL—TRADE any
Wing. Highest prices paid for clean bikes!!! America’s
largest independent dealer of used bikes (500+ in stock).
Always huge inventory of highest quality Wings, Valkyries
and others. Coast-to-coast pick up and delivery. Call us now
or whenever. Check us out at www.Wowmotorcycles.com or
call 1-800-572-3720.
2001 Gold Wing GL1800. Black. 89K mi. Tow bar/package,
GPS, radar detector and aux. 12-volt plug-in. $9,900 obo.
Option combo pop-up trailer/Lees-ure Lite. Both for $12,225
obo. (973) 641-1039 or kbhonda1@yahoo.com.
MEMBER “FOR SALE”
T R I K E S
MOTORCYCLES
1984 1200 Aspencade. Recently wrecked. Good engine and
transmission. 54K mi. New stator with paperwork. Many good
parts, still in rolling chasis. Asking $1,200 for all. Mike. (906)
632-9027. MI.
1985 Aspencade. Beige. 84K mi. One owner, garaged, never
pulled a trailer, looks and runs like new. Chrome, CB, Diamond
seat (original also), dealer-installed stator, new brakes, good tires.
$4,500. (815) 761-0909. jimnmargie2008@verizon.net. IL.
EVENTS
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.
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2003 VTX 1800R. 50K mi. Bags, Vance & Hines, Hyper, Power
Commander, Mustang seat, cruise. Very clean. $7,800. William.
(505) 281-4065. NM.
2002 Honda trike with DFT conversion. 28K mi. Excellent condition; loaded with accessories. Air Wings, floorboard heel/toe, EZsteer, passenger floorboards and armrests, CB, 6-CD changer,
highway boards, new windshield and cover and more. $22,800.
ALSO, new Time-Out cargo trailer.; $2,200. Richard. (715) 2855123 or (715) 279-0158. WI.
TRAILERS AND SIDECARS
Cycle-Mate 2000 model. Excellent shape. New paint, light metallic green and pin-striped. New tires and extra lights. $500. Joe.
GW PIN
PATCH
A Division of GWRRA
THE FINEST QUALITY PINS &
PATCHES WITH GREAT SAVINGS!
(203) 376-5000 (cell) or vrroom1@aol.com.
2003 Cargo-Express toy hauler. 28 foot. Gas heater, full bath,
gas/electric refrigerator and water heater, A/C, full canopy. 12foot cargo area with aluminum tread-plate floor. $12,500 obo.
Mike. (704) 636-0996. NC.
Dog trailer. Custom built from oak. Six closeable portholes. Can
pull behind bike, trike or car. Light tongue weight, easy to pull.
We used to pull our three Labs in it. Pictures available upon
request. $1,800. (361) 949-9970. TX.
2007 North American cargo trailer. 14’ x 6’. Drop-back door and
side entrance door, double axle. Like new; hauls Gold Wing and
trailer with D-rings to tie them down $3,300. William. (918)
945-7554. OK.
PA R T S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S
Take-off parts from trike conversion of 1998 GL1500. Candy
Apple Red. Side compartments, mufflers, drive train, wheel and
tire. $200, plus shipping, for all. (540) 459-5256 or
hoov@shentel.net.
Lots to sell! New lambskin seat cover for a GL1800, black, $40;
GL1800 Service Manual, $45; new rain suit, size small/medium, red and gray, $15; Ultra-Guard brand rear luggage rack bag
and tank top map bag, $20 complete; Hondaline Gold Wing
black touring jackets with removable liners and reflective piping,
like new, 1 large/1 small, $50 each; heated vest and chaps
(set) with adjustable temperature control, all connectors included, 1 large set/1 small set, $100 per set; helmets, HJC Model
FG3, black, with helmet mounted J&M headsets, includes lower
and mid cords, fits GL1800 with 5-pin intercom systems, 1
large/1 small, $100 per helmet/headset; new fleece-lined
Eddie Bauer blue jeans 32w x 34l, 2 pair, $12 each; new Mickey
Mouse jacket “blue jeans style” with 12” leather Mickey Mouse
on back and embroidering on back and front, plus classic copper
Mickey Mouse buttons, mens large, $100. Questions, please call
Steve (616) 656-4258. MI.
M I S C E L L A N E O U S
Rent for Bike Week – Feb. 28-March 7. Tropic Shores, Daytona
Beach Shores, sleeps 4, beachfront, Gold Crown. $1,200. John.
(386) 409-5560.
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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!
INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE
SHOWS GWRRA WILL ATTEND
You Create it! We Make it!
Visit our website www.gwpins.com or call
800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500 Extension 274
February 6-8, 2009. Cycle World International
Motorcycle Show in Rosemont, IL. Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL Your all
access pass to the world of motorcycling! See the new 2009
models from leading manufacturers; experience vintage, cus-
Wing World
toms, the latest in fuel efficient transportation, new interactive
seminars, amazing live-action entertainment and more!
Discount tickets available for GWRRA Members. Register
online at motorcycleshows.com and enter Promo Code:
Gold. For more information call (800) 331-5706.
“Wings over the 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.
February 13-15, 2009. Cycle World International
Motorcycle Show in Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis
Convention Center, 1301 Second Avenue South,
Minneapolis, MN. Your all access pass to the world of motorcycling! See the new 2009 models from leading manufacturers; experience vintage, customs, the latest in fuel efficient
transportation, new interactive seminars, amazing live-action
entertainment and more! Discount tickets available for
GWRRA Members. Register online at motorcycleshows.com
and enter Promo Code: Gold. For more information call
(800) 331-5706
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) 774-7740.
February 20-22, 2009. Cycle World International
Motorcycle Show in Greenville, SC. Carolina First
Center, One Exposition Dr., Greenville, SC. Your all access
pass to the world of motorcycling! See the new 2009 models
from leading manufacturers; experience vintage, customs, the
latest in fuel efficient transportation, new interactive seminars,
amazing live-action entertainment and more! Discount tickets
available for GWRRA Members. Register online at motorcycleshows.com and enter Pormo Code: Gold. For more information call (800) 331-5706
REGIONAL EVENTS
MARCH 19-21, 2009. SOUTH CENTRAL REGION (“H”)
RALLY “Be a Sport in Marshall” in Marshall, TX. For our
“Team Theme” rally, wear your favorite sports gear—from caps
to full gear, join us in North East Texas for a fun time. Contact
Harry or Joan Dollarhide at (405) 391-7661 or hrdjss@mcloudteleco.com, or register online at the Region H website at
http://gwrra-h.org. Vendors, contact Harry Dollarhide @ (405)
391-7661 or hrdjss@mcloudteleco.com.
*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.
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
(613) 967-4390 or arandall@sympatico.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.
DISTRICT EVENTS
FEBRUARY 21, 2009. MISSOURI DISTRICT’s Spring Fling
“Ride back to the 20’s” in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.
For more information, contact Laverne & Shirley Schell at (417)
889-0321 or lsschell_20@yahoo.com. Additional information
available at www.mogwrra.org.
MARCH 26-28, 2009. ALABAMA DISTRICT RALLY
“Southern Hospitality” at Pelham Civic Complex, 500
Amphitheater Rd, Pelham, AL 35124. Lots of fun, food, vendors, and seminars. For more information, visit www.alabamagwrra.org or contact Alabama District Directors Roy & Anita
Fosnight at (256) 721-9151. Come and play!
APRIL 16-18, 2009. LOUISIANA DISTRICT RALLY,
March 2009
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.
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.
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 kenand
barbie@att.net or visit www.gwrra-tx.org.
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.
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) 4520606, 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
*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) 884-2777.
CHAPTER EVENTS
FEBRUARY 28, 2009. TX-C’s annual “Luck O’ The Irish”
Rally at the Cove Community Center in Baytown, Texas, from
10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Includes games, door prizes, meal, and
more. Contact Rick or Sherry Lowe at (281) 471-0150 or email
sherryLL5@comcast.net.
MARCH 14, 2009. TX-X2’s 10th Annual Birthday Party from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bear Creek Park Pavilion in Houston,
Texas. Games, great food, and lots of camaraderie among
GWRRA friends. For more information, email David & Gail
Nunez at Chapter Director@txx2.com.
MARCH 20-21, 2009. GA-A2’s “Irish Getaway and
Campout” 16th annual event at the Civitan Club Fairgrounds in
Dublin, Georgia, at 2593 Hwy. 257 South. Super Saturday
Weekend for St. Patrick’s Day. FREE registration and FREE camping on a first-come, first-served basis. Shop our vendors, play our
games, win door prizes, and enjoy some fantastic BBQ that’s
cooked on-site. Bring in your spare safety chrome and spare
parts for the Swap Table. Grand prize and 50/25/25. Come
party with the Shamrock Roadriders for a St. Patty’s Day
Celebration. For more information, contact Chuck & BJ Hohman
at (478) 279-1678, Al & Francis Starley at (478) 290-0504, or
Wayne & Jewell Dennard at (478) 285-1690 or on the Web at
chaptera2.gwrra-ga.com.
MARCH 27-29, 2009. CA-1R’s 11th annual “Rally in the
Valley” in Mesquite, Nevada. For information, contact Tom
Lorenz at (714) 968-4393 or Cathy Diaz at (949) 551-4896.
For flyer information and accommodations, please visit our website at www.gwrra-ca1r.org.
*APRIL 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 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)5401013 or email them at wolfe1902r@yahoo.com.
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.
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) 3776385 or email areldred@bellsouth.net. For flyer information and
accommodations, please visit our website at http://www.horse
countrycruisers.visualexpressions.us/.
*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.
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L E A D E R
L I S T I N G
Membership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries. Denotes senior officer
COUNTRIES
ANDORRA
ARGENTINA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
BAHAMAS
BERMUDA
BELGIUM
BRAZIL
BRUNEI
CANADA
CHINA
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FRANCE
GERMANY
GUAM
HONG KONG
ICELAND
INDONESIA
IRELAND
ISRAEL
ITALY
JAPAN
KOREA
REPRESENTED:
KUWAIT
LUXEMBOURG
MALAYSIA
MEXICO
NEW ZEALAND
NORWAY
PAKISTAN
PORTUGAL
PUERTO RICO
REP OF PANAMA
REP OF SINGAPORE
REP OF SOUTH AFRICA
SAUDI ARABIA
SCOTLAND
SLOVAKIA
SPAIN
ST VINCENT
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
TAIWAN
THE NETHERLANDS
TURKEY
WALES
WEST INDIES
DIRECTORS:
MELISSA EASON ............EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ..........................21423 N. 11TH AVE ...............................PHOENIX ......................AZ...................85027 ..........................623-581-2500
JIM HUTCHENS...............CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2457 PLEASANT VIEW RD .......................PLEASANT VIEW............TN...................37146 ..........................615-746-2147
RON HODGSON............CANADIAN.........................................48 ILLINGWORTH CLOSE ........................RED DEER ......................AB..................T4R 0B4 .........................403-309-5001
ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA ...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535
MARK ZINGERY ..............RIDER EDUCATION...............................5921 W. IRIS RD.....................................LUDINGTON .................MI ...................49431 ..........................231-845-0382
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
REGIONAL
DIRECTORS:
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 AASERED ...........................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
C A N A D A
PHIL CRAVEN ...............................GREAT NORTHWEST (J) ........................BOX 1343 AINSWORTH.................HOT SPRING.....................BC......................V0G 1A0 ............250-353-7108
BOB PINET...................................CENTRAL CANADA (K) .........................1315 SHERWOOD CT. ...................BURLINGTON....................ON .....................L7M1C8 .............905-336-6166
MIKE DEVINE ...............................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L)......................RR #1 67 CAMPBELL RD.................DEBERT .............................NS .....................B0M 1G0 ............902-662-4082
D I S T R I C T
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ALABAMA
D/D
AL-A
AL-B
AL-D
AL-E
88
HARVEST
MOBILE
HUNTSVILLE
ANNISTON
ANDERSON
FOSNIGHT, R
ROY, S
GRISWOLD, J
LACKEY, R
POSS, J
256-721-9151
251-633-8557
256-722-9128
256-831-1707
256-757-3698
C H A P T E R
AL-F
AL-G
AL-H
AL-I
AL-J
AL-K
AL-L
MONTGOMERY
SAMSON
ATHENS
DECATUR
TUSCALOOSA
FLORENCE
THOMASVILLE
D I R E C T O R S
SCOTT, M
COLVIN, D
NEELY, P
WALKER, J
BEALL, R
WILEY, J
JERNIGAN, B
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334-356-2892
334-222-1294
256-216-1026
256-351-9255
205-393-2653
256-766-1863
251-862-2190
C H A P T E R
AL-M
AL-N
AL-Q
AL-S
AL-T
AL-U
AL-X
OPELIKA
GADSDEN
DEATSVILLE
RUSSELLVILLE
MCCALLA
DOTHAN
ALABASTER
L O C A T I O N S
HARRISON, C★
WHITE, B
SMITH, C
SWINDLE, M
TEASLEY, F
LETT, R
SMITH, W
334-291-3234
256-442-3625
256-896-4192
256-331-2735
205-424-4717
334-774-2749
205-427-2111
Wing World
AL-Y
AL-Z
BIRMINGHAM
PRATTVILLE
BARDEN, B
TAYLOR, V
D/D
AK-A
AK-B
AK-M
EAGLE RIVER
ANCHORAGE
FAIRBANKS
WASILLA
D/D
AZ-A
AZ-C
AZ-D
AZ-E
AZ-F
AZ-G
AZ-J
AZ-K
AZ-R
AZ-S
AZ-Y
TUCSON
TUCSON
LAKE HAVASU CTY
MESA
SIERRA VISTA
BULLHEAD CITY
GREEN VALLEY
FLAGSTAFF
TUCSON
PHOENIX
SCOTTSDALE
PRESCOTT
D/D
AR-A
AR-B
AR-C
AR-D
AR-E
AR-F
AR-H
AR-I
AR-J
AR-L
AR-P
AR-R
AR-T
AR-W
AR-X
DARDANELLE
NORTH LITTLE ROCK
FAYETTEVILLE
CABOT
JONESBORO
HOT SPRINGS
WARREN
BATESVILLE
STUTTGART
RUSSELLVILLE
CONWAY
MOUNTAIN HOME
VAN BUREN
TEXARKANA
BLYTHEVILLE
CLARKSVILLE
D/D
CA-1A
CA-1D
CA-1F
CA-1I
CA-1K
CA-1L
CA-1M
CA-1N
CA-1Q
CA-1R
CA-1S
CA-1V
CA-1Y
CA-1Z
CA-2A
CA-2J
CA-2K
CA-2N
CA-2Q
CA-2R
CA-2S
CA-2W
CA-C
LA MESA
LANCASTER
PARAMOUNT
SAN DIEGO
COVINA
BURBANK
ATASCADERO
SAN BERNADINO
OCEANSIDE
BUENA PARK
IRVINE
VENTURA
VICTORVILLE
LOMPOC
TEMECULA
TULARE
PITTSBURG
FAIRFIELD
ANGELS CAMP
DUBLIN
SALINAS
SAN JOSE
CLOVIS
SACRAMENTO
D/D
CO-A
CO-B
CO-C
CO-E
CO-G
CO-I
CO-J
CO-L
CO-N
CO-O
CO-Q
LITTLETON
LITTLETON
GRAND JUNCTION
CANON CITY
ARVADA
FORT COLLINS
COLORADO SPGS
AURORA
LAKEWOOD
PUEBLO
LONGMONT
MONTROSE
D/D
CT-B
CT-E
CT-Q
CT-W
STAFFORD SPRINGS HAHN, L
MANCHESTER
MCQUEENEY, S
FAIRFIELD
FRIEND, S
PUTNAM
OLSON, M
WATERBURY
HOGABOOM, A
205-629-0278
334-361-7451
ALASKA
NORWOOD, S
HEATHERLY, K
DE HAVEN, P
PETITO, J
907-696-3551
907-338-7078
907-488-8777
907-376-2550
ARIZONA
LUMPKIN, D
WOO, G
CALLAWAY, J
BRINTON, D
BROWN, D
BAUDOIN, R
WELCH, C
GALES, T
BOTTKA-SMITH, E
RANTA, K
SHIELDS, R
SPENARD, E
520-885-5709
520-400-9897
928-855-8981
480-786-0365
520-366-5801
928-757-0781
520-548-0223
928-774-7361
520-390-5059
623-853-0394
480-391-7018
928-541-9031
ARKANSAS
FRIEDEN, D
SUMMERVILLE, B
REDINGER, D
FULBRIGHT, L
BROWN, T
BASS, C
SAVAGE, D
PROVENCE, D
MORRIS, W
HOLMES, K
REED, S
WILLIAMS, M
THOMPSON, L
GILLINGHAM, R
GLASSCOCK, J
HUMPHREY, R
479-229-3370
501-455-5231
479-409-9566
501-834-2482
870-761-5490
501-922-3691
870-463-8772
870-793-4180
870-659-3884
479-968-5179
501-519-1115
870-488-5466
479-883-3596
870-845-8702
870-623-4578
479-774-1156
CALIFORNIA
ALKIRE, A
TIEDE, E
MCSHANE, T
CARROLL, E
NUNNALLY, D
GILMAN, J
HERRERA, K
TEGEL, L
ANDREWS, G
MONTEZ, R
LORENZ, T
MOYNAGH, J
CHAVARRIA, K
SASAKI, P
PUTERBAUGH, V
AKKERMAN, J
RILEY, D
CANNING, R
BURKE, M
JARUMAY, A
TBA
NEITRO, B
CLYBORNE, R
GRAHAM, N
619-741-8893
661-992-1800
562-920-6564
858-695-8445
909-592-1476
818-362-8925
805-543-5456
951-443-2891
760-741-8230
714-750-6067
714-968-4393
805-647-2924
760-244-4919
805-735-4641
951-453-6000
559-594-5046
925-685-2111
510-750-3587
209-536-1318
510-659-8239
TBA
408-934-0408
559-635-0325
916-454-5290
COLORADO
RANDOLPH, S
MANNING, C
HARRIS, S
BROWN, L
MCCORKLE, R
HALLAM, R
HARDER, T
HOWLAND, G
ANDREWS, D
ROSE, M
ALDRICH, S
MEANS, I
720-963-9434
303-932-9517
970-243-3325
719-372-6498
303-650-1473
970-493-5536
719-481-9044
303-337-2740
303-910-7301
719-485-3536
303-652-3227
970-240-1633
CONNECTICUT
860-684-7402
860-688-0416
203-264-4180
860-923-9966
203-757-1488
DELAWARE
D/D
DE-A
DE-B
WILMINGTON
NEW CASTLE
SEAFORD
GILLARD, B
DEGEISO, M
INGRAM, K
D/D
FL-1A
FL-1A2
FL-1B
FL-1D
FL-1D2
FL-1E2
FL-1F
FL-1F2
FL-1G
FL-1H
FL-1H2
FL-1J
FL-1K
FL-1K2
FL-1L
FL-1L2
FL-1M
FL-1O
FL-1P
ORMOND BEACH
TAMPA
TALLAHASSEE
BRANDON
PENSACOLA
NEW PORT RICHEY
FORT WALTON BCH
TITUSVILLE
OCALA
DELTONA
DAYTONA
ORLANDO
JACKSONVILLE
PALM COAST
ST PETERSBURG
PANAMA CITY
WESLEY CHAPEL
CLEARWATER
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
PALATKA
302-995-6544
302-547-2102
410-208-4803
FLORIDA
March 2009
CARR, E
MARION, B
STEPHENS, C
IVERSON, J
POPPELL, T
HECKLER, R
DONALDSON, D★
TAYLOR, E
DUNCAN, B
DENNIS, G
WELLS, G
RAESLY, D
GRESHAM, E
BOWMAN, W
JOHNSON, J
PIPPIN, D
BUCK, R
SCHAAD, R
DAVIS, W
MEISNER, C
386-673-6176
813-299-6433
850-539-5084
813-654-6332
850-377-7977
727-819-1113
850-279-6658
321-268-5395
352-237-8409
407-732-4086
386-427-5169
407-568-6664
904-641-7611
904-829-8062
727-525-8020
850-785-9736
813-943-5231
727-421-6083
850-892-0318
386-649-4799
FL-1Q
FL-1R
FL-1S
FL-1T
FL-1V
FL-1W
FL-1X
FL-1Y
FL-1Z
FL-2A
FL-2B2
FL-2C2
FL-2D
FL-2E
FL-2F
FL-2G
FL-2H
FL-2L
FL-2N
FL-2O
FL-2R
FL-2V
FL-2W
FL-2Z
MILTON
DUNNELLON
ZEPHYRHILLS
INVERNESS
JACKSONVILLE BCH
APOPKA
ORANGE PARK
GAINESVILLE
NORTH TAMPA
WEST PALM BCH
SARASOTA
NAPLES
MELBOURNE
MIAMI
PUNTA GORDA
N FORT MYERS
WAUCHULA
LAKELAND
COCOA
STUART
FORT LAUDERDALE
SEBRING
WINTER HAVEN
WEST PALM BCH
D/D
GA-A
GA-A2
GA-B
GA-B2
GA-C2
GA-D
GA-D2
GA-E
GA-E2
GA-F2
GA-G
GA-G2
GA-H
GA-H2
GA-I
GA-I2
GA-J
GA-K
GA-L
GA-M
GA-O
GA-P
GA-Q
GA-R
GA-S
GA-T
GA-U
GA-V
GA-W
GA-X
GA-Z
ALBANY
MCDONOUGH
DUBLIN
MARIETTA
DOUGLASVILLE
HINESVILLE
GAINESVILLE
DALTON
THOMASTON
SAVANNAH
AUGUSTA
COLUMBUS
ROSWELL
ALBANY
STATESBORO
MADISON
CARROLLTON
HIAWASSEE
KINGSLAND
ROME
MOULTRIE
TIFTON
FAYETTEVILLE
WARNER ROBINS
JASPER
WINDER
ATHENS
SNELLVILLE
HAWKINSVILLE
WOODSTOCK
MACON
NEWNAN
VAUGHN, W
SCHLIMME, B
NORTHROP, R
HARRIS, R
HOWELL, D
BENSON, J
BIRD, G
OLDHAM, S
DEL RIO, R
GARSON, J
DELAPENHA, D
FITZGERALD, J
MERCER, C
LANDSNAES, G
IRGENS, D
GARMON, E
CARLTON, W★
DIEBOLD, T
ODONELL, J
LONG, K
FELDMAN, R
FRANCIS, H
KINSEY, E
SEADORF, T
850-623-5831
352-465-1228
813-714-1669
352-726-6128
904-745-6414
407-617-6853
904-215-7316
352-375-8781
813-962-4501
561-439-5541
941-371-7928
978-649-5559
321-951-1054
305-232-2882
941-639-6886
239-541-2693
863-773-3648
863-293-6610
321-784-3529
772-216-3768
954-830-7044
863-243-3300
863-644-1109
561-433-8813
GEORGIA
LIVINGSTON, W
MCCROSKEY, B
WHIDDON, G
STARK, T
THAYER, W
URBAN, L
KOZLOWSKI, P
PARSONS, M
PEOPLES, B
BRIDGES, R
CATES, L
CURTIS, R
SEIBOLD, P
VERNER, J
GAY, C
SMITH, B
ROBINSON, T
GOTTLIEB, J
HICKEY, D
NEWBY, D
MCCALL, G★
TILLMAN, T
PRIVETT, D
CHAMBERS, T
DAVIS, W
THRASHER, K
MARTIN, T
NOY, A★
SWAIN, C
MOON, S
ZIMMER, J★
HEAD, R
229-889-1705
770-954-1924
478-986-5678
770-642-2331
770-537-6476
912-876-5632
770-530-0161
706-226-1542
706-646-3814
912-823-2743
706-860-9238
706-563-6870
770-205-0150
229-883-5598
912-852-9035
706-342-0125
770-258-5864
706-896-7403
912-264-1736
706-295-1714
229-985-2412
229-769-3197
770-471-2936
478-953-4533
770-479-0247
706-310-1041
706-342-7279
770-736-5628
478-892-2564
770-516-9655
478-474-8821
770-461-8360
HAWAII
HI-A
HONOLULU
D/D
ID-A
ID-B
ID-D
ID-E
ID-H
IDAHO FALLS
POCATELLO
LEWISTON
BOISE
IDAHO FALLS
COEUR D’ ALENE
D/D
IL-A
IL-A2
IL-B
IL-B2
IL-C
IL-C
IL-C2
IL-D
IL-D2
IL-DK
IL-E
IL-F
IL-G
IL-G2
IL-H
IL-H2
IL-I
IL-L
IL-M
IL-N
IL-O
IL-P
IL-P2
IL-PI
IL-Q
IL-R
IL-S
IL-T
IL-U
IL-V
IL-V
IL-W
IL-Y
IL-Z
IL-Z2
CARTERVILLE
CHAMPAIGN
MT PROSPECT
MACOMB
CRYSTAL LAKE
GILMAN
GILMAN
LENA
MATTOON
EFFINGHAM
DEKALB
LITCHFIELD
MT VERNON
DIXON
GURNEE
ELGIN
GALESBURG
DECATUR
ROCKFORD
TINLEY PARK
QUINCY
COLLINSVILLE
LINCOLN
MINOOKA
PARIS
CARBONDALE
LASALLE
OLNEY
SPRINGFIELD
VANDALIA
BATAVIA
BATAVIA
KANKAKEE
NEW LENOX
PEORIA
CHICAGO
D/D
IN-A
IN-A2
IN-B
IN-B2
IN-C
IN-C2
EVANSVILLE
HOBART
LEBANON
NEW ALBANY
MARION
INDIANAPOLIS
FORT WAYNE
KAHN, G
808-545-3132
IDAHO
KESTER, J
ORAM, W
ZELLER, J
KESTER, J
HAMMOND, T
BOLSTAD, T
208-524-1768
208-237-7304
208-413-0375
208-524-1768
208-529-5477
208-683-6059
ILLINOIS
SCHLAGER, S
DECKARD, R
MCMAHON, J
WANAMAKER, G
TBA
ALLHANDS, J
STEMKE, J★
HOWARD, K
DOWNS, K
RENTFRO, K
SHIELDS, G
FILSON, M
BRIDGWATER, G
SHORE, M
KAHAN, E
TBA
BAXTER, R
GAITROS, T★
BENNETT, D
BRZUCHOWSKI, B
GODMAN, D
KOLLING, L
HOLMES, M
FRUEH, M
FELL, J
KOHLENBERGER, W
HYLLA, G
LAUDER, R
GUELDENER, E
BRUNGARD, S
CONRO, S
JOHNSTON, R★
SIPPEL, N
DOUGHER, R
ONKEN, W
KRESCH, M
618-985-6687
217-762-3709
847-707-3482
309-836-6872
TBA
815-432-3071
815-635-3218
815-233-4433
217-369-8776
217-682-3683
815-761-5271
217-899-7113
618-244-7420
815-284-2335
847-520-1526
TBA
309-368-3541
217-763-2471
815-398-1201
708-301-4551
573-288-5342
618-344-4885
217-735-1347
630-357-7780
217-948-5674
618-687-4736
815-223-1809
812-886-1761
217-793-6208
618-283-0496
630-482-9139
630-260-0270
815-937-0849
708-481-6866
309-697-0208
708-679-0520
IN-D
IN-D2
IN-E
IN-E2
IN-F
IN-G
IN-G2
IN-H
IN-H2
IN-J
IN-K
IN-L
IN-L2
IN-M
IN-M2
IN-N
IN-N2
IN-O
IN-O2
IN-P
IN-P2
IN-Q2
IN-R
IN-R2
IN-S2
IN-T
IN-T2
IN-U
IN-U2
IN-V
IN-W
IN-Y
IN-Z
TERRE HAUTE
FORT WAYNE
ANDERSON
MITCHELL
WARSAW
FORT WAYNE
MILAN
GOSHEN
NEW CASTLE
KOKOMO
LAFAYETTE
LIBERTY
GREENWOOD
WASHINGTON
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SOUTH BEND
SALEM
EVANSVILLE
ELKHART
NOBLESVILLE
CROWN POINT
PORTAGE
INDIANAPOLIS
RENSSELAER
SOUTH BEND
UNION CITY
HUNTINGTON
ANGOLA
LAPORTE
GARY
COLUMBUS
LINTON
BLOOMINGTON
D/D
IA-A
IA-D
IA-E
IA-F
IA-H
IA-I
IA-O
IA-P
IA-S
BURLINGTON
DES MOINES
MASON CITY
BURLINGTON
CEDAR RAPIDS
OTTUMWA
WATERLOO
DAVENPORT
SHENANDOAH
SHELDON
D/D
KS-A
KS-B
KS-C
KS-E
KS-F
KS-P
KS-Q
KS-S
LYNDON
WICHITA
GARDNER
TOPEKA
INDEPENDENCE
EL DORADO
WICHITA
ARKANSAS CITY
EMPORIA
D/D
KY-A
KY-B
KY-C
KY-D
KY-G
KY-I
KY-J
KY-N
KY-P
KY-S
KY-T
KY-U
KY-V
KY-W
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IOWA
HUPPENBAUER, M
GEER, J
EGGERS, W
COLE, K
STAUFFER, R
CHAPMAN, J
CLEMEN, J★
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LEIGAN, C★
VANDERPOL, G
319-758-1134
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DRAKE, G
HILTON, C
AIKEN, D
EDWARDS, T
MUSGROVE, T
KISTLER, R
TINKLER, J
MANGUS, G
SCHOECK, J
785-828-4801
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ROGERS, T
STREET, C
BELL, R
MCMILLEN, M
ZIMMERMAN, D
BLANDFORD, B
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TBA
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PUGH, S
CONN, C
HITE, B
JACKSON, S
GARRETT, J
BALDREE, R★
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COMEAUX, B
DINNEL, T
LAVERGNE, G
WEBB, C
FULLER, J
DUCOTE, R
ENGOLIA, S
TAYLOR, J
PALMER, B
VILLERE, M
BRINKLEY, L
VERNON, E
337-993-8440
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CHEVALIER, R
WRIGHT, D
SHERBURNE, K
CYR, J
207-933-5899
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EGLI, S
KENNEDY, D
SUTER, S
BROWN, J
MONROE, R
CREAGER, G
CLOSSON, J
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DANNER, A★
HUNTER, L
WILLIAMS, D
BROWN, T
BOYD, R
WISE, T
SHULL, D
DINKINS, T
MACKEY, M
CULBERTSON, R
NEWMAN, T★
ZIMMERMAN, J
BURCH, J
HODSON, D
BARBER, J
SPAULDING, D
STONESTREET, M
KNEPPLE, M
BEAUDOIN, D
MAYER, J
NEWBOLD, L
SHRAKE, J
REED, M
KANIA, J
ROBINETTE, D
CUSTER, S
CRAGER, S
BARTOS, J
WILLIAMS, Z
LEWIS, R
GARWOOD, B
WALDRIP, J
WILLINGHAM, H
COGBURN, W
HILL, B
HEFFNER, G
KELLEY, S
AHEARN, R
MANGUM, M
HALL, W
HORTON, D
410-798-6137
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MAYO, G
LOZZI, M
MORRISSEY, K
CLARK, W
ALVAREZ, S
MURPHY, P
GIROUX, R
508-987-0252
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RUSHMAN, T
STRADLEY, J
THAYER, B
KIRK, SCD, R★
AMSDILL, K★
LANCASTER, D
WIGGINS, N
BURGAN, H
DRESSLER, D★
BEARDSLEY, R
SPENCER, W
OWENS, T
SMITH, D
VIEU, R
HOUTMAN, R
DINGUS, J
FARR, J
CONINE, C
ZAMPICH, D
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REED, D
PREBBLE, M
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MAXON, G
TENNYSON, D
HUTH, R
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BARBER, D
KINNEE, C
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KING, F
GLAZA, D
LEA, R
MILLER, T
OLSON, L
EDWARDS, C
BRADLEY, L★
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SCHNEIDER, R★
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COUGHLIN, C
SCHERZER, J
WHITE, C
NATTER, R
PAANANEN, J
MILLSPAUGH, R
HILES, C
734-285-8799
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BRADLEY, T
ECKSTEIN, R
KEENE, R
PIERCE, F
ANDERSON, J
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SANDS, J
HAJNY, G
HARIG, B
BENSON, B
CONLEY, L
763-477-6579
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402-582-4726
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NEVADA
IVIE, L
BOLSINGER, R
MC CARRELL, W
THELANDER, R
ELLISON, D
702-837-8344
702-492-6703
775-423-8096
775-358-8979
775-777-9356
NEW HAMPSHIRE
THIBAUDEAU, P
TARBELL, A
ZITNAY, K
SPRAGUE, H
VENNE, S
GULA, G
978-827-6091
603-224-4516
978-534-0945
603-448-3707
603-435-5008
603-482-3252
NEW JERSEY
PEREZ, J
CHEW, R
HEKIERSKI, S
BASSEL, T
LORD, T
EVANS, T
GODIN, D
CORREIA, R
PASCIAK, J
732-968-7833
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609-377-6356
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NEW MEXICO
BATES, T
PETTIGREW, D
DAVIS, R
WHITE, B
RICHARDS, J
LAWRENCE, B
LEIST, B
GILSDORF, J★
505-898-9504
575-763-1636
505-632-1331
505-896-3879
505-627-7692
575-649-3392
505-291-1757
505-443-1755
NEW YORK
BAHRENBURG, E
HANLON, R
REARDON, R
BROWN, R★
ST AMOUR, P
SAULS, G
SHOWMAN, L
COLE, R
CORK, G
HERNANDEZ, M★
SHAPLEY, L
GAWORECKI, J
SCHELKUN, M
SEELEY, J
607-648-4351
315-622-3939
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LONG, J
HOUSER, B
KENSLOW, J
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HUDSON, B
GILLMING, G
TALBOT, J
STOUT, J
STEWART, T
MITCHAM, T
ANZIK, W
HINTZ, T
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PATTERSON, R
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WHITSON, J
TBA
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HARDY, J
THOMPSON, H
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ANDERSON, L
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GODFREY, M
KUCHTA, P
WHITE, G
ALLEN, B
LEWIS, D
SWINDOL, G
BEAMAN, F
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406-628-8115
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HULL, D
MYERS, R
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KING, F
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STRAUGHAN, J
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BERNER, R
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GRANT, W
DECKER, P
VERTEFEUILLE, B
TOWEY, T
HYDE, J
WARREN, A
STOUT, P
PARHAM, D
LONG, J
PENNONI, T
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DAVIS, L
REYNOLDS, A
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EDWARDS, M
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LITTLE, R
CHATMAN, J
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BRYANT, R
828-295-6856
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701-232-6217
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RIEHLE, J
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MANSON, B
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TERRELL, J
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HASIAK, P
MILLER, A
WESTON, D
SMITH, J
HOOPER, C
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KARL, C
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WHITWORTH, W
TENGOWSKI, M
CLARK, R
DICKSON, J
703-590-5712
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608-254-8209
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262-633-8415
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608-244-8958
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608-732-7299
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920-553-8862
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262-574-0490
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MB-A
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VERHAEGHE, R
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780-922-2670
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NEWMAN, W
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306-249-1972
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01474-361-748
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H A L L
O F
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
Carter, Dave ........................................................Crystal Lake, IL
Collins, Jim .......................................................Green Valley, AZ
Dodd, Kacey ..........................................................Gadsden, AL
Dodd, Josh .............................................................Gadsden, AL
Fisher, Steven .....................................................Hutchinson, MN
Grant, Ken.............................................................Pensacola, FL
Panter, Jim ...............................................................Canton, OH
Preston, John.........................................................Jacksboro, TN
Rasmussen, Robert ............................................Minneapolis, MN
Rasmussen, Delores...........................................Minneapolis, MN
Rennick, Bob................................................Kings Mountain, NC
Roberts, Logan .......................................................Chandler, AZ
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
Knudtson, Karen ...................................................Mason City, IA
Kolaske, Neal .....................................................Milwaukee, WI
Landis, Dick ..........................................................Zephyrhills, FL
Lantz, Charles.........................................................Wooster, OH
Lear, Tom.................................................................Bidwell, OH
Legris, Mike................................................................Bradley, IL
Taylor, John .......................................................Fountain Inn, SC
Thayer, Gary ....................................................McDonough, GA
Townsley, Richard .....................................................Mahomet, IL
Vaillancourt, Michael .............................................Montrose, CO
Waer, Allan, Sr. ..................................................Meshoppen, PA
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
Harold Beyer
GWRRA #170390
Boaz, KY
Herbert W. Gorrill
GWRRA #72457
Lake Echo, NS Canada
Frank Schena
GWRRA #159502
Angels Camp, CA
David Boston
GWRRA #238541
Monterey, TN
Danforth B. Hoag
GWRRA #133855
Ogdensburg, NJ
Donald L. Yager
GWRRA #133855
Richardson, TX
Tim Burks
GWRRA #213552
Warren, AR
Richard Lavallee
GWRRA #286661
Uxbridge, MA
Donna Young
GWRRA #228367
Broomfield, CO
Jimmie Cole
GWRRA #133202
Birmingham, AL
Marvin Melamed
GWRRA #271985
Spring Hill, FL
Nate Frasier
GWRRA #197840
Crestview, FL
John Rawson
GWRRA #165175
Denver, CO
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for Fun, Safety & Knowledge"
each $20.00
March 2009
GWRRA Charms
NEW!
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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
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3081004 - 2XL..........$25.00
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3081005 - 3XL..........$25.00
3081011 - 3XL.........$25.00
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
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4081000
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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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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.
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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.
Wing World
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.
1995 GL1500 Aspencade
Here I (Don Ross, GWRRA
#274090, of Louisville, Colorado)
am atop Beartooth Pass (11,314
feet above sea level) with my 1995
Aspencade. I feel blessed to be able
to live in Colorado, where we have
so many beautiful places to ride,
and I thoroughly enjoy every mile
on my Gold Wing.
2006 GL1800/CSC
Here is a picture of our (Ralph & Ruth
Brown, GWRRA #160633, of Bothell,
Washington) ride, a 2006 California Sidecar
trike.The photo was taken in Glenwood,
Washington, with Mount Adams in the background. My wife and I have ridden 127,000
miles in the last 10 years on two different
trikes.We had never ridden a motorcycle
prior to our retirement, after which we
purchased our first trike, a 1988
GL1500/Trikes Unlimited. Our Papillon,
Penny, loves to travel with us.
2006 GL1800
My name is Charlie Simmons
(GWRRA #281441, of Hempstead,
New York) and this is my wife Cindy.
We are standing next to our first
Wing, a 2006 GL1800, that we nicknamed “Six Horses”, and our 2007
Quantum Bushtec trailer. Last summer,
we were really impressed with how
Wing Ding was set up—all the vendors
were inside, while the activity took
place outside—and we are looking forward to the upcoming Wing Ding in
Tulsa to help log in lots of miles for
the season. Our Gold Wing has proven
to us to be a truly luxury vehicle.
March 2009
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GL1200 and GL1800
This photo is of James Robbins' newly
acquired 1200 Gold Wing (left) and
my (Rob McIntosh, GWRRA
#223460, of Torrington,Wyoming)
2005 Gold Wing at a picnic area adjacent to the Old Bridge near Ft.
Laramie Historical Site in Ft. Laramie,
Wyoming. According to the placard,
the bridge was built in 1867.That's a
few years before Mr. Honda started
building his soon-to-be world famous
motorcycles. I thought you might all
like to see the contrast.
2000 Valkyrie Interstate
This photo of my (Garrett Broenner,
GWRRA #162700, of Mundare, Alberta,
Canada) Valkyrie was taken on my trip to
Fort Saskatchewan from Mundare in the
County of Lamont, Alberta, Canada
(Mundare and Fort Saskatchewan are east
of Edmonton). Some of my favourite
winding roads are located along this
route, and it was a wonderful day for a
ride. One of my other favourite rides is
the Edmonton Motorcycle Toy Run for
kids (held on September 30 last year).
2007 GL1800
Here’s a photo of my (Don
Lyons, GWRRA #285571, of
Salem, New Hampshire) 2007
Gold Wing 1800cc last winter.
The snow was almost gone, and
I was just waiting to ride again!
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Wing World
A Father, a Son, and Their Wings
By David Strohmeyer • GWRRA #97644 • Rushville, Ohio
I
had the best Father’s Day ever last year,
It started out like this,
My youngest son, Charles R. Strohmeyer II, called me up and asked me if,
I could meet him at the nearby airport, and naturally I said “Yes”.
So I rode my Glacier White and Pearl Grey Gold Wing,
A ’97 GL1500 SE,
From my home in Ohio to meet my son at the airport called Fairfield County,
By the way, my Wing was triked by Motor Trike back in 2003.
My son had earned his pilot’s license,
A couple few years ago,
He’d been a motorcycle enthusiast with a Harley Heritage Softail before,
He developed a passion for flying and the bike was sold.
For a 1977 Cessna 172 Sky Hawk.
His very first airplane,
He loves his Wing, and “Butterscotch” it is affectionately named,
He brought me aboard and flew me to Beach City, Ohio, for breakfast that day.
Have you ever loved your Gold Wing enough to kiss it?
How about a Cessna instead?
Well that’s how much I love my Wing and how much my son loves his,
And with our mutual passion for Wings, it was the best Father’s Day I ever had!
My son Charles is 46 years old and has been a licensed plumber for 22 years. I am 76 years old,
a Lifetime GWRRA Member, and a retired glass factory worker. And yes, we both love our Wings!
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