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Your Wing’s
Suspension
& Why It
May Not
Be Working
Right!
Valkyrie
Rider’s
American
History
Ride
Beautiful, Deadly Wildlife:
13 Ways To Reduce Your Risks
SPECIAL SECTION
“Music & Motorcycles”
Wing Ding 28 In Review
October 2006 • Monthly U.S. $3.95 • Canada $4.95
w w w. w i n g w o r l d m a g . c o m
ABOUT THE
COVER
Page 67
F e a t u r e s
Muster Down Under ..............................................................................................................38
Suspension, Part 2—A Springy Subject ..............................................................................40
Wing Ding Adventure: A Vendor’s Viewpoint ....................................................................48
A Cross-Country Trip Across Time.....................................................................................56
Beautiful, Deadly Wildlife .......................................................................................................64
13 Ways To Reduce Your Chances Of Hitting An Animal ..............................................66
Music & Motorcycles: Nashville’s Great Wing Ding ........................................................67
I n f o
B y t e s
Frequently Asked Questions About GWRRA...................................................................34
You’re a New Gold Wing Owner ........................................................................................14
Back to the Basics....................................................................................................................34
Mechanical Miseries to Avoid................................................................................................30
Insights from the Aftermarket...............................................................................................30
F U N ,
Autumn’s brilliant colors were
captured by frequent Wing
World photo contributor, Barry
Monaco, GWRRA #144355 of
Crofton, Maryland.The photo
is of his 2000 GL1500 SE taken
on a road about 10 miles
north of Baltimore, Maryland.
Barry used a Nikon
D70 digital camera.
Page 56
F O R
Page 48
S A F E T Y
A N D
CONTENTS
K N O W L E D G E
October 2006 • Volume 29 Issue 10
Advertisers Listing .............................................90
GWRRA Official Products...............................97
Product Report ..................................................28
Association Leader Listing ...............................92
GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................11
Readers’ Responses...........................................10
Classifieds.............................................................89
Hall of Fame ........................................................96
Readers’ Rides ..................................................100
Events....................................................................91
In Memoriam.......................................................96
Two for the Road .................................................4
Executive Viewpoint .............................................7
Motorcycle Goodies..........................................83
Wing Ding 29 Application................................87
Finishing Touches..............................................102
News Briefs .........................................................22
Wing Ding Housing ...........................................86
Golden Dealers ..................................................12
Product Previews ...............................................24
Workbench..........................................................15
NEW SHOWS! See
schedule on page 41.
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T W O F O R
T H E R O A D
lat One: The speakers in my helmet suddenly erupted with see a foot-long, longitudinal bulge jutting from the scalding hot tire
urgency. Benny Garcia, our tail gunner, cried, “Ray’s got a bad tread. A tire gauge tells the tale: Ray & Sandi,Wing and trailer had been
vibration! He’s pulling over—NOW!” As lead riders, Shirley pressing down on a meager 11 pounds of air!
Tire Two: Our cell phones start building up their roaming fees
Stephens-Garcia (GWRRA’s Co-founder) and I quickly pulled off to seek
clarification via CB.The news wasn’t good.“His rear tire is flat.” We went again. Rescue once again can’t seem to get its act together in less than
ahead to the next overpass on I-40 eastbound and retraced our route. six hours, so we resort to the Gold Book to call nearby Honda dealers
Meanwhile, I was hearing echoes of a very recent conversation with our to find a tire.There is an Avon tire in Little Rock, but how to get the bike
there? To the rescue comes Sunrise Honda in
local Wing shop—that tires for Wings had become
Searcy, Arkansas—75 miles away.
very scarce, and that they couldn’t fill current
Golden Dealer: Sunrise Honda has a rear
orders, let alone cover emergencies.
E3; they say they’ll go get a trailer and come pick
Scene: Wednesday, June 28, 2006.
up the bike; they’ll stay open late until we arrive,
Approximately half a mile east of Navajo, Arizona,
and they’ll have the tire mounted, aired up and balon I-40—open high desert; temperatures above
anced on a replacement rear wheel!
95 degrees F, blazing sun. Several grown men are
They are as good as their word.We follow the
on hands and knees viewing a flat rear Elite 3.
truck and trailer through some beautiful Arkansas
Eighteen-wheelers roar past at 80 miles-per-hour.
farmland and villages, arriving at Sunrise Honda
Ray Garris calls GWRRA’s Rescue roadside assisabout half-an-hour past closing time. Nevertance number. Time passes, and Rescue has no
theless, the service rollups are wide open, the
positive news. Forty-five sweat-soaked minutes
showroom lights are still on, and Service Advisor
later, and we take matters into our own hands.
Melissa Crain is there to oversee everything.
Tire One: Ray calls a Member listed in the
Certified Honda tech Derrick Boole has the Wing
Gold Book in Gallup, New Mexico, the next major
up on the lift and the wheel off and replaced in
town. He refers Ray to Kawasaki Cycle City in
less than fifteen minutes. Now the truth is laid out
Gallup. Sure, they can change the tire, but—no surbefore us.
prise—they don’t have a Wing tire.The Kawi dealThe Evidence: Not only is there the long
er suggests A1 Towing, but Rescue doesn’t have
longitudinal blister, there’s also a pair of transverse
them on their list. No matter, we book ’em anycracks and a very visible hole in the rubber boot
way. Ray calls Art & Ada Carnes, our hosts and ridarea of the tire’s valve stem. No wonder the tire
ing buddies in Albuquerque. Art then calls Rick
N i c k H o p p n e r
went flat and burned itself up!
Howell at the Accessory Pit in Albuquerque. Rick
Probable Cause: Whenever one examines
was saving an E3 for his post-Wing Ding trip to
a tire that’s failed for some reason, other than an
Alaska, but he parts with it for a friend in need.Art
obvious puncture, there are lots of possibilities to
& Ada hop in their car and drive the 138 miles to
consider. Any tire run at high speeds with next to
Gallup with the new tire.
no air in it will fail. So what caused the second failOn to Albuquerque: No point in having all
ure, and might it have been related to the first?
four Wings and all six of us out there cooking in
Certainly, a manufacturing flaw in both rear E3s
the sun. Shirley and her granddaughter, and Sandi
cannot be ruled out, but it seems improbable since
Garris and I saddle up on our two bikes and head
several of our other bikes were running that same
to Albuquerque, eyeing some building thundertire model with no problems. Could a damaged
heads to the east.Two hours later, we relax in the
wheel rim be the culprit? Maybe, but it had been
Carnes’ living room talking by cell phone to Benny,
inspected several times and passed. Although I’m
who’d remained with Ray out on the road.
going out on limb here, I suspect valve stem failAnother two hours later and Art & Ada arrive;
editor@gwrra.org
ure. The stem passed a visual inspection at Wing
shortly thereafter, Ray and Benny’s storm-tossed
Ding, but was a hairline crack overlooked? The
machines settle into the Carnes’ garage—now
overflowing with Wings and Bushtecs. Ada tosses together a phenome- valve stem had not been replaced in Gallup because the Kawasaki dealer didn’t have the 90-degree-bend stem Wings use. Nor had it been
nal dinner in short order, and I fall asleep soon after.
Checking It Daily: Ray checks his tires every morning from there replaced when Ray’s first tire was installed over Memorial Day weekend
into Nashville, then parks his bee-yellow Wing for six days, except to by an open, willing-and-able Harley dealership in Kingman—again withreplace a front tire in the trade show, where the vendor judges his new out the 90-degree valve stem. (Yeah, Bad Luck Ray has spent a fortune
on Wing tires this season!)
rear skin to be A-OK.
Moral: If we can draw several morals from this tale of inconvenOn the morning of July 7, we begin our day with a pressure check,
and we top off all the tires at the local filling station’s compressed air ience, they are: (1) Always replace the valve stem when your tire is
bar. Most of our tires are down a couple of pounds from the prior week; replaced. Suggestion: You might just want to buy a spare pair of valve
ominously, Ray’s rear rubber is down somewhat more than the rest of stems and carry them in your fairing pocket. (2) Always visually inspect
ours, but we fill it and hop on the highway, trusting to fate.We stop for your tires before each day’s ride and check the air pressure with a
dependable, accurate gauge. You do carry one on your bike, don’t you? And,
lunch and fuel around 11, then resume our drive deep into Arkansas.
Flat Two: About an hour-and-a-half later, we pull off at a Love’s (3) Always carry your Gold Book. Between it and the good GWRRA
truck stop somewhere east of Little Rock. Ray’s voice over the CB is Members and dealers who are listed within it, you can usually get yourfilled with disgust. “I’ve got another flat!” Down on our knees, we can self out of trouble when almost all other systems have let you down.G
F
Twice
Retired
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Wing World
AN
EXECUTIVE
VIEWPOINT
stories of their “home” Chapters. Plus, we had
’ve had many Friends and fellow Members
guided and self-guided tours, poker runs, and
say,“We went to Wing Ding 28!” And so we
scenic and historic rides hosted by the
did—by the thousands! Was it the largest
Nashville Chapters. All these and more were
Wing Ding ever (as we—perhaps incorrecton the menu of events for Friends to enjoy.
ly—announced at Closing Ceremonies)?
We also enjoyed ourselves by taking part in
We’re still figuring that one out—Fort Wayne
fun riding events and other exciting activiin 2002 may or may not have been a tad largties—from Top Gun to “An English Faire.” I
er than Nashville this year. But does it really
heard that the “Saving the Queen Challenge”
matter? Even if Nashville was not the largest
(Dairy Queen, of course) and the Regional
Wing Ding ever, it surely was one of the best!
Pine Car Derby competitions were both hotly
Every venue was completely filled with smiling
D o n
B r o c k
contested and got lots of laughs. And, of
Friends and fellow Members on their way to,
Executive Director
course, the GWRRA food court and the
or from, another event or activity. In fact, there
dbrock@gwrra.org
hotel’s food court were always busy with
was so much to do that it was impossible to
Friends meeting Friends, both old and new, and
be everywhere and do everything.
having a bite to eat mingled with good converAt Wing Ding 28, we had some great sucsation.
cesses and, as we do every year, we had some
The J&M Dance Party had everybody hopchallenges. Our event management staff, our
ping to the music of the Crawfish Band, and
volunteer leaders and our Members dealt with
John Lazzeroni and Melinda Carevich were
the challenges as quickly and efficiently as they
able to raise thousands of dollars for the
could each time they arose.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation,Wing Ding’s
Certainly, there was no shortage of hospicharity of choice this year. Members also
tality. I’d like to personally say “Thank You” to
enjoyed our daily Wing Ding entertainers (Jim
all of the Chapters and Members of Tennessee
and Appalachian Region (N). Your gracious hospitality was very much Hubbard, Brenda Best, Keith Norris and Jordan Harrison) as well as the
appreciated by all of your GWRRA Friends, and you are truly the most hotel’s entertainment in the plaza areas.
The vendors who attended all said they were very pleased with the
welcoming and hospitable people anyone could ever hope to meet!
The Nashville Tennessee Chapter started the fun with a “play day” Member interest in (and purchase of!) much of the “safety chrome” and
at the local water park on Sunday, July 2.That same afternoon, back at products. Several new vendors had interesting, new products. And, of
the host hotel, we had the Couple of the Year selection event and mar- course, our loyal long-term vendors were there in full force. Several
veled at the great folks that came to represent their Chapters, Districts vendors even had to send for re-stock and additional help in order to
and Regions. Those couples exemplify the best qualities of all the properly serve everyone at their booths. And I’d like to take this
Members they represent. The judging of the new International Couple opportunity to extend a personal thanks to Honda of Cool Springs for
of the Year was one of the most difficult we’ve ever had: Every couple loaning me a Wing so I could ride in the Grand Parade.
The Honda and trike manufacturers’ test rides seemed to be conthat took the stage was a winner! The judges definitely had their work
cut out for them! However, when all was said and done, Jim & Brenda stantly busy. With so many new bikes and trikes to test, everyone had
Pennington stepped forward to assume their responsibilities as an opportunity to ride the latest and greatest.There was a great selecInternational Couple of the Year for 2006-2007. When you see them tion to choose from and add to your own personal “wish list!”
Between all of the Rider Education and Leadership Training classes
around your events, be sure to say hello to Jim & “Tank to Tank” Brenda.
Soon after the COY selection event, it was time for the Talent Show. and the vendor-provided and technical seminars, the seminar rooms
Thirty-two acts wanted to perform and compete for “Best in and practice fields were constantly busy. Members had the chance to
Category.” I was drafted to be the recipient of a love song titled, “I enhance skills, increase knowledge, check up on technical information
Shaved My Legs for This?” (However, I’m sure my “sparkling smile” at and learn the latest information from the Leadership Training Division.
Yes, indeed,Wing Ding 28 was great. But have you heard? We’re givthe end of her performance caught my young lady “serenader” a little
off guard!) The Talent Show was so popular that Opryland staff had to ing you a whole handful of good reasons to head west in 2007! The
retract walls to expand the room so the overflow crowd could take a Grand Teton Mountains, Yellowstone Country, Glacier National Park,
The Road to the Sun, Beartooth Pass,The Little Big Horn and—best of
seat and enjoy the show.
Thousands of our Friends attended the Grand Ole Opry Saturday all—Billings, Montana, the friendliest town in the United States, are all
and Tuesday evenings. The patriotic themed country music was great, waiting to see you at Wing Ding 29 in 2007. Hope you can join us there!
and everyone who attended said they had a great time.
Warm Regards,
This year’s Gathering of the Chapters at Henry Horton State Park
Don Brock G
brought out many for a series of breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Members met Members from sister Chapters to share pins, patches and
I
“We Went
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Ding 28!”
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“That’s Just Jake”
onight I received my July issue of Wing
World and, as usual, I immediately started
at the front to read from cover to cover.This
time I only got as far as page four. The thing
that got me was,“Not interested, too expensive.”
I am a new rider at 53 years old. In April
2005, I bought my first bike and Wing, a 2005
GL1800. After putting down a healthy
deposit, I found and took an extensive rider
education course. I then paid for the bike
and trailered it home. Next came locating a
full-face helmet (flip-front because of my
glasses), and the process of registration and
insurance.
During the insurance quote process, I
learned about GWRRA. Now, it’s pretty hard
not to get me interested when I get to save
$160 on my yearly insurance premium for a
$45 membership in GWRRA (net saving
$115), plus I get roadside assistance. I just
rode the Jasper Banff Parkway both ways
yesterday, for a total of 750 miles, and there’s
not much for assistance out there! Roadside
assistance, a monthly entertainment magazine, etc., etc.
I always shake my head every time I see
or hear of another “That’s Just Jake”—like on
GWRRA Web site BBS—who are not satisfied because “Not interested, too expensive,”
or “GWRRA isn’t worth renewing, yadda,
yadda, yadda!”
Just keep saving me $115 a year net in my
insurance premium and, until then, I’ll be:
“VERY INTERESTED, MONEY IN MY
POCKET!”
Ken Read
GWRRA #227795
Edmonton, Alberta
T
“Jake” Ought Not To Be
Bashed
ditor, you erred in publishing the article
about the man who rode the beat-up old
motorcycle. How could you fail to see that
this person had problems much greater than
the condition of a machine he owned? His
apparent poverty is one of the results of
these problems. (If he were a miser, that
would indicate even more severe illness.) It is
likely that his “sole form of transportation” is
an ancient, worn-out motorcycle because he
has no funds for safer, more comfortable
transportation, is it not? No, he really doesn’t have the money.
Such people ought not to be bashed,
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We reserve the right to edit or excerpt
Readers’ Responses. Send typed, dated and
signed letters to “Readers’ Responses,” Wing
see if anybody else can even come close to
matching this “King of Chrome.”
Brad E. Geeting
GWRRA #81443
Fremont, Michigan
World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-
Long Haulers In Britain
2450 or by e-mail to editor@gwrra.org.
though perhaps we can’t help them. And I
suppose I shouldn’t bash you either, yet how
obtuse can you be? Your organization is quite
small, but next time you get an idea like this,
at least run it by your wife. It is tempting to
speculate that you are an engineer of some
kind. Who else would set such remarks to
paper?
By the way, your publication is outstanding on any technical matter. I would not be
without it.
John F. Mihelich
GWRRA #208266
Estancia, New Mexico
Ed. Note: Hey, John, what you got against
engineers?
Chromatitis
Maximus
he dude in
the chrome
dome and boots
is Gene Miller of
Chapter MI-N at
our annual Teddy
Bear run held at
our dealership,
We s t s h o re
Motorsports.
Three years
ago, at Wing Ding,
he emphatically
said, “This is it,
NO MORE CHROME!” I told him, “Yeah,
right! It’s only just begun.” He said, “You’ll
see.” I said, “Yep, I’ll see lots more chrome.”
Anyway, his latest addition this year was a set
of chrome wheels and center stand.
After two years of looking for his size of
chrome boots and failing to locate any, I went
to the local department store and bought
this pair of knee boots and painted them
chrome. At Wing Ding this year, I found a
green helmet by a trash can, so I picked it up,
brought it home and painted it chrome.
I thought you might publish the picture to
T
n Wednesday, July 19, my work mate
and fellow GWRRA Member Malcolm
Freeman, GWRRA #227683, and I, celebrated International Ride To Work Day. Here you
see our Gold Wings parked next to the
truck I drive each day in England. It is an
M.A.N. TGA 26.430. For any techno-heads
that are interested, it is made in Germany.
Malcolm drives a similar one on the night
shift.
We both work for W. Carter Haulage,
Ltd., and our depot is based on the site of
the former USAF Alconbury Airfield near
Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. In fact, the
trucks and their semi-trailers are parked on
the disused runway at the end of each shift.
Our job involves delivery and collection of
imported and exported goods in ISO shipping containers from East Coast ports to and
from various companies. We move anything
from sports cars to clothes, machinery to
fruit, and quite often do not know what we
are carrying until we arrive at our destinations.
Malcolm and I use our bikes as often as
possible to commute to work and to
take part in the various activities of Chapter
EN-A.
My wife Chris & I made good friends of
GWRRA Members SMSGT (Ret.) Gerry &
Wynonia Chinetti, now of Longs, Myrtle
Beach, but formerly based at Alconbury
when the airfield was active.We visited them
and attended “Wings Over The Smokies” in
1999 and keep in regular contact.
Mark Bright
GWRRA #130033
Petersborough, England
O
Wing World
Modulator Statute Sought
enjoyed Kenn Harvey’s letter to your magazine about his brush with local police concerning the legality of his headlight modulator
in Wyoming. I also had an accident similar to
Kenn’s in Georgia a few years ago and have
been using a modulator ever since on my ’96
Aspencade. It is a shame, however, that he
didn’t tell the rest of us how to print a copy of
Docket No. 97-57; Notice 1. I tried accessing
the DOT without success. Can you help us, as
I am sure there are a lot of us out here that
would also like to have a copy for
ourselves?
Paul Burkett
GWRRA #169219
La Grange, Georgia
I
I have received dozens of nice comments and
calls about the Wing World letter regarding my
experience and about modulating headlights. All
have thanked me for taking the time to write and
they want to know how to get a copy of the federal law. I wish I had added the links in the letter,
but we all know about hindsight.
Here are the links I have researched. I hope
this helps.Thanks for your interest!
Kenn Harvey
(The complete legal governmental Web site
version from the National Archives and
Records Administration: http://frwebgate.
access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/get-cfr.cgi?YEAR=
current&TITLE=49&PART=571&SECTION
=108&SUBPART=&TYPE=TEXT
A snippet of the relevant section of the law:
http://users.snip.net/~WCLAMB/mod-law.htm
A link that gives explanations, history, modulator background, etiquette, etc., regarding
modulating headlights: http://users.snip.net/
~WCLAMB/MODULATOR.HTM
Another link from an ABATE site:
http://www.cmtabate.com/Legislative/Head
lights/Modulating.htm)
Moderation In
Modulation, Please
enn Harvey’s posting in the August 2006
Wing World about modulated headlights
was excellent. Modulators can be an effective
safety device if used properly. If not, they can
be a real annoyance, with the possibility of a
reverse effect. Modulating headlights seem to
work great on rural two-lane highways but not
in a city or while riding behind someone on an
interstate. They can quickly become an annoyance to the person being modulated.
Jim Kenney
GWRRA #7911
San Antonio, Texas
K
U.S. Warranty Good In Canada?
live in Canada and have just sold my ’04
Wing. I wanted to fly to the southern U.S.
and purchase an ’06 and travel back, making a
holiday of it. After contacting a dealer, I was
warned that Honda would not honor the warranty if the bike is exported. Have you ever
heard of this and, if so, on what grounds do
they take this position? If a U.S. bike is ridden
into Canada on a trip, is the warranty denied?
Any assistance or advice on this issue would
be greatly appreciated.
David Brown
GWRRA #182663
Edson, Alberta
I
David, the folks at American Honda explained:
“The warranty applies in the country of origin
where the bike is sold and registered. We have a
reciprocal agreement with Honda of Canada to
assist travelers from either country with trip-interrupting issues only on a case-by-case basis if they
encounter a problem on vacation.”
Knowing this, it would be prudent to discuss
warranty terms in detail with your local dealer in
Canada before you buy from a U.S. dealership.You
might find you’d prefer to have the convenience
and protection of a warranty issued by Honda of
Canada on a machine sold by a Canadian dealership.This could come in very handy if there were
to be any recalls.
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Golden Dealers
A s e l e c t i o n o f M e m b e r- w r i t t e n l e t t e r s s a l u t i n g e x c e l l e n t s e r v i c e .
Mike’s Trikes and
Honda of Modesto
Modesto, California
I lost my left hand three years ago. After
submitting a letter to Wing World, many Gold
Wingers and other riders wrote to me, suggesting ways to return to riding. Thanks to all
of them, I made my decision—a trike.
I purchased the trike, a 2001 GL1800 with
Motor Trike conversion, last year from a private party that had placed the bike on the
showroom floor of a Motor Trike dealer in
Glenpool, Oklahoma. A Mr. MacDonald told
me the bike was fine and ran fine.
Well, so much for Mr. MacDonald’s honesty
and integrity—the mechanic to whom I had
the bike shipped, Mike Macado of Mikes Trikes
in Modesto, California, told me the engine ran
rough and noisy and smelled of raw gasoline.
He delivered the trike to Honda of Modesto
for tests and evaluation.
After 24 mechanic-hours and every possible test, neither Mike’s shop nor Honda of
Modesto could diagnose the problem, but the
bike (after a new air cleaner, etc.) began to run
very well. Afterward, Mike rebuilt parts of the
Motor Trike kit that had previously been
improperly installed or poorly maintained.
Mike’s Trikes installed floorboards, a
heel/toe shifter and a device to the clutch
lever so that it is easier for me to operate
with my hook.Then, Mike’s shop delivered the
bike to my home. And it has been a delight to
ride!
Honda of Modesto never charged me for
all the man-hours and tests they performed,
and both they and Mike’s Trikes deserve the
title of “Golden Dealers.” Both went out of
their way to ensure I have a safe, dependable
machine. (Seems the dealer in Glenpool,
Oklahoma, needs retraining and a healthy
dose of honesty.)
Edgar Patton
GWRRA #15701
Grass Valley, California
Edgar Patton, GWRRA #15701, stands beside his
2001 GL1800 with Motor Trike conversion.
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Westside Honda Kawasaki
Evansville, Indiana
Hats off to Westside Honda Kawasaki in
Evansville, Indiana! We had tires put on there
on our 1800 Gold Wing and could not have
received better service.
Everyone there went out of their way in
meeting our needs, especially Carrie, and we’d
like to thank them so much.
William Ronaldson
GWRRA #106073
Brazil, Indiana
Cycle World
Gadsden, Alabama
We want to applaud the service department of Cycle World in Gadsden, Alabama,
especially B.B. Templeton, for the help we
received the week of July 10.
We had been on the road for over a
week—attending Wing Ding and riding some
of the great mountain roads in North
Carolina—when our 2003 Gold Wing developed a vibration while in higher gears. It had
also slipped out of overdrive.
Normally, we’d just monitor for any other
change, but we still had a long trip ahead of us:
We planned to go to Birmingham for a couple
of days, then head back home to the Houston
area. We’d only be home a week before a
planned trip to Honda Homecoming in Ohio.
Needless to say, we wanted our bike checked
out immediately!
We used the Gold Book to call several people, including Don Mosely, Birmingham’s
Chapter Director, to ask for recommendations of a good dealership in Alabama.Without
hesitation, several Members recommended
Cycle World, saying the service department
was thorough, friendly, and fast.
We made arrangements with B.B. over the
phone.While there, we were told that a drive
train or transmission problem, while covered
by our extended warranty, could keep the bike
out of commission at least a week or two.
While worried about that, we had family in the
area and assured B.B. he should do whatever
was needed so that we would feel safe on our
trip home.
After many test rides and checking the
bike out thoroughly, B.B. assured us nothing
was wrong with our bike and that any vibration we felt was within the range of normal.
Still worried about the long ride home, however, we went to dinner that evening with my
extended family. My uncle, a former Shadow
owner, asked us where we had taken our bike
but, before I could even answer, he said the
best place in the state was Cycle World in
Gadsden and that he never allows anyone else
to touch his bike.
Obviously, Cycle World’s standard of service is quite renowned in Alabama! Cycle
World has built a dealership to be proud of,
one that considers family, safety, and meticulous attention to detail as most important.We
appreciated the fast, courteous, and thorough
service provided by them. We were on the
road to Houston, still on schedule. We made
the trip home with no problems and continued with our trip to Ohio. Thank you, Cycle
World of Gadsden!
Mike & Kelly McPherson
GWRRA #155433
Spring, Texas
Capitol Cycle
Macon, Georgia
Capitol Cycle’s staff, in its entirety, went
beyond our expectations in order to accommodate our needs on my wife & my way home
from Wing Ding in Nashville to the Tampa,
Florida, area.
On Saturday, July 8, we were about 15
miles south of Macon, Georgia, when we
pulled off the interstate to get a bite to eat.
When we tried to continue, our Wing wouldn’t start and we had no power to anything.
Turning the ignition on produced nothing. I
checked the master fuse, other fuses, battery
terminals, etc., with no luck. It was 3:50 p.m.
on a Saturday, and we knew that most motorcycle shops would soon close until Tuesday
morning. Ouch!
I used the Gold Book, and Capitol Cycle in
Macon appeared to be the closest Honda
dealer. I called and talked to Justin Vanderwerff
and explained our situation. Without hesitation, he said “I’ll send a truck and trailer to get
you and bring you back here to the shop.” I
explained that I had a cargo trailer in tow, and
he said he could take care of that, too. I asked
what time his shop closed, and he said 5 p.m.
Robert Grant and a helper arrived at
about 4:15, and we arrived at the shop at 4:45.
As Justin was writing my order, he assured me
he had an excellent electrical technician for us
and that Bill Fredrick would stay over and try
to find the problem.
Bill did just that, and within 15 minutes he
had isolated the problem and had the bike
running. A connector to the master circuit
had at one time overheated. Bill cleaned off
some of its corrosion, and the bike started
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every time for him. But because Bill couldn’t
say for sure that he had found and fixed the
problem, Justin was reluctant to charge us for
a “fix.” He charged us only a nominal charge
for sending a trailer to pick us up.
We were on our way by 5:30, but there
still must have been seven or eight employees
there, waiting to make sure we were able to
get back on the road.The entire staff was concerned for us and treated us like royalty. We
were offered seats, drinks, advice on local
lodging, etc.We’ll be advising all other Wingers
about the great service we received at Capitol
Cycle in Macon, Georgia.
Walt & Mertie Overlander
GWRRA #138721
Riverview, Florida
Volunteer Honda
Crossville, Tennessee
We were on our way to a rally in Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee, when we had a flat on I-40,
about 70 miles from Kodak,Tennessee. I called
what I thought was the nearest dealership,
which was in Kodak, and was told that they
could not get to us and get back to the dealership before they closed for the day. Can you
believe that? There we were, on the side of
the interstate with a busted tire, and no way
to go anywhere! But they did put me in touch
with Volunteer Honda in Crossville,
Tennessee. And Mr. Omar Kalgren came and
picked us up and took us back to his dealership.
He put on a new Elite 3 rear tire, and he
and his staff were exceptional. They stayed
afterhours to get us back on the road again.
They were also very thorough with their
work, finding that we needed new brakes as
well. Mr. Kalgren even walked across the
street, to where we had gone to get lunch, to
tell us about the brake situation.
I’d like to thank Omar Kalgren and his staff
for helping us in our time of need. (We’d also
like to thank our friends who were with us
who helped us out.) I would recommend
Volunteer Honda to anyone passing along I-40
near Crossville,Tennessee. Please note, by the
time you see this, they should be in their new
building on the interstate. Be sure to look
them up.You won’t be disappointed.
Mike & Charlotte McConnell
GWRRA #130863
Athens, Alabama
Honda of Alcoa,
Alcoa, Tennessee
In reference to the article written by Tom
Coughman of Steinhatchee, Florica, I would
like to share my experience with a trike.
My wife & I were on our way to
Bardstown, Kentucky, with our friends Hank &
Joyce for the Trike Riders International Rally.
We were on Route 129 in North Carolina,
heading for Deals Gap, when my voltmeter
started acting strange:The volts kept dropping
until the engine started to fail. I called Hank on
the CB and headed for the shoulder of the
road, but the engine backfired and started
running again. Since the voltmeter started
picking back up, I thought all was well. But
when we got to the beginning of Deals Gap
and stopped for a rest, I found out differently.
When we went to leave, I found I had no
starter. We push-started the bike, and I rode
through the Gap with no starter and a prayer
that it wouldn’t stall. Afterward, Hank led me
to Honda of Alcoa in Tennessee.
We pulled into the service area at 4:50
p.m. and, again, the bike stalled.We went in and
You’re a new
Gold Wing owner!
Now what?
Maybe you’ve just bought your first Gold Wing. Or maybe you’ve come back to
a Wing after riding something else for awhile. Whatever your situation, here are
some tips specifically suited to Gold Wing owners (though some may apply to
other bikes as well).
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told the service rep our problem. Without
even asking my name, he and others pushed
the trike into the shop and had a mechanic
look at it. They told me the starter relay was
burned out and they could have one
overnighted from California by 11 a.m. the
next morning.
We went to a nearby motel and returned
the next morning. But when they put the part
in, they found the starter was also burned out.
They told us a new starter ordered from
California would take another day, but that
they would first try to find one locally.Twenty
minutes on the phone, and one was located.
But picking it up was a problem.
Our friend Hank said, “Tell me where it is,
and I’ll get it.” Which he did. And as soon as
he got back, the mechanics put it in. By 4 p.m.,
we were on the road.
Not one word was said about my bike
being a trike. It was a Honda, we were in a difficult situation, and that was all that mattered
to them. In fact, since it wouldn’t fit on a lift, all
my trike’s repairs were done while it sat on
the floor.
I can’t say enough good things about the
service I received from the great people at
Honda of Alcoa.To top it all off, when we got
home from the rally I had a message on my
answering machine from their customer service department asking if my service there had
been satisfactory. How do I answer that question?
When it’s time for a new Wing, I’ll drive all
the way from Hobe Sound, Florida, to Alcoa,
Tennesee, to get it!
Gary Thorpe
GWRRA #44046
Hobe Sound, Florida
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Prior to the 1980 models, Gold Wing saddlebags were optional.
Honda began offering Hondaline hard bags in 1978.With change-out of the brake light
and turn signals, they could be retrofit for use on the first-year Gold Wings—the 1975
GL1000s.
Between 1980 and 1987, hard saddlebags became standard on all except plain-jane Gold
Wing Standards.The trunks and bags on Interstates, Aspencades, LTDs and SEi’s used a
single key. Life got easier.
Beginning with the 1988 GL1500, all Gold Wings have had hard saddlebags with singlekey remote latches.The bike’s ignition key locks the trunk and bags. Locking your keys in
your bike was now much easier.
Beginning with the 2001 GL1800, keyless entry to the saddlebags became possible using
the electronic, remote key fob that also includes a horn-honking “panic” alarm often
used for practical jokes.
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Technical Questions and Answers about Gold Wings and Valkyries.
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.
Alternator By-Pass
Owning a 2000 GL1500 SE with 113,000
kilometers on its clock, I figured I was on borrowed time with my alternator. And, of course,
it couldn’t fail around the corner from home
now, could it?
While on our return trip from Memphis—a
side trip after Wing Ding with two other
GWRRA Members, the Buntings and the
Remingtons—I noticed my voltmeter was indicating a problem. From past experience, we
knew to pull all the fuses that weren’t necessary for the bike to run. We couldn’t swap batteries, as the Buntings own a Valkyrie and the
Remingtons have a GL1800.
Approximately two hours later and down to
nine volts, my wife & I found ourselves in
Calvert City, Kentucky, at the Bumper to
Bumper Auto Parts store. Sales associate
David Johnson helped us as much as he could
by telling us where the nearest possible Honda
dealers would be, but after about five phone
calls from his store, I had no luck finding a
dealer with an alternator in stock. I decided on
“Option 2.”
I purchased a car battery, cables and fittings
from Dave and, while we went for lunch at a
Subway store next door, he took it upon himself to connect all the appropriate fittings to
the cables. We fastened the car battery to the
trailer on a bracket I had originally installed to
carry extra gas, ran the cables onto the bike
battery and we were good to go.
We ran for the remainder of the day to
Florence with my bike—which did not have a
headlight or brake lights—in the middle of the
group. Once there, I looked through the Gold
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Book and called Denny Taylor from Erlanger.
Denny was only too pleased to help out, and
within 15 minutes he delivered his battery
charger to us at the motel.
We recharged both batteries overnight, so
the next day we were good to go with a full
charge. We ran for approximately 11 hours on
the last day of our trip back to Ontario, and the
battery had only lost two volts.
I would like to thank all the people who
helped out and made what could have been a
big problem into a slight hiccup.
Could I have damaged the bike in any way
by doing this?
Paul Robson
GWRRA #169950
Burlington, Ontario
Paul, the only electrical damage you could
have caused would have been if the car battery
had been hooked up to the bike with reversed
polarity, and that obviously didn’t happen.
However, I wonder how your rear suspension
coped with that huge hunk of plastic, acid, and
lead hanging on the trailer bar. Not well, I suspect. Sometimes, a guy’s gotta do what a guy’s
gotta do, eh? Glad you got back home without
further trouble.
GL1800 Turn Signal Help
I have a 2001 GL1800 Gold Wing. On my
return trip from Wing Ding, I drove through a
day of steady, light rain. Somewhere around
northern Tennessee or southern Kentucky, my
right sidelights came on and stayed on. (This is
my right turn signal, dash indicator, rotor light,
engine LED strip, right tail turn signal and
right rear hyper light.)
Even now, my left turn signal system works
okay. But when I turn on my right turn signal,
it starts flashing; at the end of the turn when it
cancels, it goes back to staying on. Tied to the
same problem, my four-way emergency flashers do not always work correctly. If I turn on
my right turn signal and my four-ways, they all
flash correctly.
I pulled all the relays individually; the
lights come on as soon as I turn on the key. I
tried contact cleaner in the turn signal switch,
etc., and checked what I could.
I suspect the turn signal switch is bad or a
diode module is shorted.
Any thoughts?
John J Moore
GWRRA #206326
Canal Winchester, Ohio
John, I’m not sure whether the rain had
anything to do with this or whether it’s just a
red herring. Given that you’ve attached rotor
lights, LEDs, and Hyperlights, I suspect a
short to power somewhere in the connections.
CB Noise
I purchased a 2002 GL1800A Gold Wing
with 4,000 miles on it from a friend two years
ago. The bike did not have a CB or CB antenna. I purchased a CB and antenna from
Niehaus and had my local dealer, Reynolds
Motorsports, install the items. The receiver
over-modulates so that I cannot understand
those who talk to me. When I say over-modulates, I mean the message is very garbled and
seems louder than normal. It seems to be at its
worst when the person transmitting is close to
me.
If I turn the volume down, it seems to help
some, but I have hearing difficulties and wear
hearing aids, so I need to have the volume
turned up. I do not turn it up to maximum
though. Is there an adjustment or some other
fix, or is the CB itself defective?
Breen R. Savage
GWRRA #70101
Kennebunk, Maine
Breen, your experience is typical of two CB
radios in close proximity with one, or both,
having very low standing wave ratio (SWR).
According to our friends at Sierra Electronics,
a CB antenna with SWR adjusted as low as
possible on all channels will generally perform
very well on the open road where there’s distance between vehicles, but it may not be the
solution for clear communications between
bikes riding in a close group. The other transmitter is overpowering your receiver, and your
radio’s automatic gain control (AGC) is
attempting to prevent that overloading.
Check your SWR. If you use the radio mainly for group riding, you might consider adjusting your antenna to provide an SWR just below
2 on the channel your group normally uses.
This will help, but you’re still likely to experience the problem if another bike very close to
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you transmits with an SWR very close to 1.
That’s just the nature of the beast.
A better solution in my view, and one that
won’t compromise open-road performance,
would be to keep your antenna adjusted for
low SWR and keep more distance between
your bike and the other bikes while group riding.
Notchy GL1800 Transmission
I have an ’05 GL1800 with 12,500 miles
on it. I have changed the oil every 3,000 miles
and have used synthetic oil since the first oil
change. My question regards what I would call
a notchy transmission, especially during
downshifts. Upshifts are pretty much smooth,
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but when downshifting—especially from fifth
to fourth gear—it feels like the gears aren’t
meshing properly. It shifts smoother if I “blip”
the throttle slightly when downshifting.
Basically, downshifting from one gear to
another feels just like shifting from second
gear, through neutral and into first gear.
I have had the bike to my dealer, who has
no answer for me other than that he compared
it to another ’05 Wing and stated that he felt
the one he compared mine to shifted a lot
smoother. Outside of having the service
department tear into the engine/transmission
to inspect it, do you have any insight here?
The transmission works well, it’s just the
shifting down that bothers me. I bought the
bike new. Could this, in any way, be related to
the very noticeable high frequency buzziness
I feel when accelerating or rolling on throttle
when going uphill, especially when riding
two-up and/or pulling a trailer? I’ve owned
three other Gold Wings, two GL1500s and
one other GL1800 and have not experienced
this condition before. Thanks in advance.
Greg Olson
GWRRA #90170
Meridian, Idaho
Greg, naturally it’s difficult to comment on
the way something feels or sounds without
being able to personally experience it.
However, you’ve given me a couple of clues
that may help.
Many riders notice that “pre-loading” the
shifter with one’s foot (to eliminate shifter
travel), then upshifting and clutching in one
smooth motion produces smoother shifts than
when there’s a short pause between clutching
and shifting. This same phenomenon applies
to downshifting. Why?
Unlike a manual car transmission, shifting
a constant-mesh type motorcycle transmission—either up or down—is smoothest when
the transmission input and output shafts are
rotating at close to the same speed. This keeps
the slots in the gears aligned so that the sliding engagement cogs (dogs) slip right into the
slots in the next selected gear. If engine rpm is
allowed to drop with the clutch disengaged
before actually selecting the next gear, the
dogs will clatter against the slots in the gear
as they attempt to find a home. When you
“blip” the throttle, you’re accelerating the
input shaft so that its rotational speed is closer to that of the output shaft—that’s why the
blip makes the shift smooth. In other words,
even though I haven’t personally felt or heard
it, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with
your transmission. Barring mechanical damage, technique is the key to smooth shifts.
Now let’s discuss the buzzing. I don’t know
whether you loaded your previous Wings in
the same way, but trying to accelerate up a
hill in overdrive while heavily loaded and/or
pulling a trailer puts more strain on driveline
components than you may realize. I have no
doubt that selecting fourth gear (or even
third) to negotiate the hill while loaded as you
describe will eliminate the buzzing, greatly
improve acceleration, reduce engine temperature, and even improve your fuel mileage. It
will also likely extend the life of engine, transmission, and clutch components. There’s
absolutely nothing wrong or harmful in using
lower gearing and higher rpm to maintain or
increase speed on steep grades. A car’s
automatic transmission does this for you
automatically.
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Question On Steering
Stem Bearing Tightening
I have owned a 2000 GL1500 SE from
when it was new and put 42,000 miles on it as
a two-wheeler. It has never had any
wobble/shake problems, even though the preload at the forks was always only one pound.
One year ago, I triked this bike and added
a California Sidecar (CSC) “Powertrak” raked
front end. I torqued the bearings to Honda’s
specs. Still one pound of preload, but now I
was getting way too much wobble/shake. So I
retorqued again to CSC’s specs (29 pounds).
This was a great improvement, but I still have
some shake/wobble.
My preload now is still only just over two
pounds. My question is, for optimum steering
quality, should I disregard any torque values
and get the proper preload (4 - 4.85) regardless
of the amount of torque it takes? Now, I realize I would constantly have to check that I do
not get any high spots off/on center, etc., when
using more torque. In short, is the preload the
determining factor that should be used?
Tom Parry
GWRRA #20421
New Columbia, Pennsylvania
Tom, I invite you to read a Wing World
article that addresses steering bearings on
your bike. Visit this URL: www.wingworldmag.com/archives/apr2002/magazine/article/s
tembearings.html.
With bearings in good condition, their
outer races properly seated, and the lower
bearing fully seated on the stem, 14 footpounds of torque applied to the bearing
adjuster nut should bring the drag measured
with the spring scale within the 4 - 4.85 pound
range. That is the important thing to obtain,
but not if obtaining it requires greatly exceeding the recommended bearing torque (preload).
If you’re measuring the bearing drag properly with a spring scale, as shown in the article, and if 29 foot-pounds of torque (preload)
produces only two pounds of drag, something
is seriously amiss in your steering stem.
Perhaps you have a burr on the threads—
check everything thoroughly.
With only two pounds of drag, I wouldn’t be
surprised to hear clanking noises from the
bearings as you ride over bumps—that’s way
too loose.
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Stu, I have an ’04 GL1800 that now has
37,000 miles on the clock. At about 24,000
miles, it developed an ignition knock after the
bike had set for about a week. This happened
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I took it to the local Honda dealer and was
told it was probably in the injection system
and nothing could be done. Out of curiosity, I
tried 92-octane fuel, but that didn’t work.
We are now touring up in the mountains
and the pinging comes while accelerating up
the steep grades. The dealer adjusted the
valves and replaced the plugs before we left
on our trip. According to the mechanic, the
valves were within spec. Is it possible the
computer is failing?
Any help would be appreciated.
Dick McCormick
GWRRA #153282
Port Orange, Florida
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“pinging” complaints I get from folks who
apparently don’t realize what the other four
gears are for.
Gazing into my crystal ball—uh, I mean
toolbox—I see the possibility of a lean mixture
condition. Wait—the Wrench Spirits are speaking—they said, “Tell your dealer to check your
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Low fuel pressure caused by a faulty pressure regulator would result in a lean mixture
and pinging during acceleration. Naturally,
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They should all appear virtually the same—
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Recently my ’96 Gold Wing SE with
130,000 miles has been hard to start in the
mornings, especially after sitting for a day. I
push the start button and the starter turns over
and the bike might fire once or twice.
Repeating this several times, with or without
the choke, results in just the starter turning
over. Let the bike sit for a few seconds sometimes, and the engine will start right up, but
not always. It seems that it is not getting gas
sometimes, and other times it acts like it’s
flooded. It sounds like the starter is turning
over good. Any ideas?
Jerald Hover
GWRRA #150810
Lake Jackson, Texas
Jerald, if you’d said that the engine didn’t
fire until you took your finger off of the start
button, I’d have been all over that battery like
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white on rice!
Still, the problem may indeed be batteryrelated, so check the actual voltage across the
battery terminals as the engine is being
cranked. If it’s less than 10.5 volts, charge the
battery thoroughly and try again. If no
improvement, replace the battery.
A question—does your bike exhibit a strong
gasoline odor at any time when the engine isn’t
running? Recently, I worked on a GL1500 with
symptoms similar to yours that also stank up
the owner’s garage with a strong fuel odor. I
found that both of his float bowl gaskets were
seeping—just enough to drain the float bowls
after a couple days of non-riding, but not
enough to cause any visible signs on the bike
or the floor. It took at least three five-second
engine start attempts before the fuel pump
refilled the carbs enough to start the engine.
Replacing the bowl gaskets cured the hard
starting and the stink.
Foot Brake
I have a 1998 GL1500 Aspencade. I love it!
But there is one small problem I haven’t been
able to take care of. On my previous bikes (a
1978 GL1000 and a 1994 GL1500), when I
used the foot brake, my foot went down only a
20
couple of inches. On my 1998, when I use the
foot brake, my foot will go down several inches and it feels like I am pointing my toes
toward the road. I have asked the local Honda
shop to check this. They said it is set properly.
How can I tell if this is so and, if not, how can
I adjust this?
Gary Showers
GWRRA #129050
New London, Wisconsin
Gary, I had the same symptom on my own
’99 SE. First, be certain that all air is purged
from the brake pedal system. Don’t forget, this
includes both the rear caliper and the front left
caliper in addition to the rear master cylinder.
If pedal-free movement is still excessive, you’ll
need to access the rear master cylinder push
rod and adjust it to remove pedal-free travel as
necessary. Caution—there must be a small
amount of push-rod clearance (the push rod
can be easily jiggled) when the pedal is not
depressed to insure that the brakes aren’t being
activated all the time.
GL1500 Fork Bushings Suspected
Stu, I just had a friend—who went 132,000
miles on the original equipment bushings—
stop by from North Carolina. He now has just
under 150,000 miles accumulated and now has
play in the rebuilt forks. Possibly bad bushings? Hope you can help.
Timothy R. Peck
GWRRA #84555
Warren, Ohio
Tim, as you know, the lower bushing is
attached to the fork tube and rides up and
down in the slider. The upper bushing is stationary in the slider, while the fork tube rides
up and down in it. So it’s quite possible with
that amount of mileage, especially if fork oil
changes have been infrequent, that both the
I.D. of the slider and the O.D. of the fork tube
have worn enough to cause excessive play—
and that will result in rapid bushing wear. In
other words, the forks may be just plain wornout.
My suggestion for your friend would be to
source a low-mileage set of GL1500 forks from
a salvage yard, rebuild them with new bushings and seals, and make sure he gets the oil
level correct for whatever year bike the forks
came off of (late models had a higher oil level).
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Home Office Begins New Hours
GWRRA’s Home Office began operating on a new schedule on
Monday, August 7, 2006. The office is now staffed from 6:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. (MST) Monday through Thursday and is closed on Fridays.
By instituting a “four-10s,” 40-hours-per-week (four days on, three
days off) schedule, GWRRA employees benefit from having one less
commute per week, resulting in savings of time and gasoline, and the
Association will save on utility costs.
By having the office open one-half hour earlier and later than
before on Monday through Thursday, many Members will find it more
convenient to phone Member Services.
Electronically, Member Services is available 24/7. By logging on to
www.gwrra.org, Members can manage their own membership
accounts, renew their memberships, modify their postal addresses,
update their Gold Book service codes, and register for national events
like Wing Ding.The Home Office telephone system (800-843-9460 or
623-581-2500 in Phoenix) is also available 24/7, with a searchable
menu and voice mail capabilities, enabling callers to reach all employees.
Gold Book Resumes Service Directory Role
One of the most popular benefits provided to the Members of
GWRRA—the Gold Book—returns to its former status as a Service
Directory in 2007. Initially conceived as a listing of Members who
were willing to offer assistance to their fellow Members, the Gold
Book expanded to include a nearly complete listing of the
Association’s total membership in 1995.
The 2007 edition of the Gold Book will return the book to its
Service Directory status, and will, therefore, contain the names, telephone numbers and service offerings of all Members whose records
are complete. Members who do not have service offering codes or
phone numbers indicated in their membership records at the Home
Office, or who have indicated they wish not to be included in the Gold
Book, will not be included.
“One of the bedrock assumptions of GWRRA has been that our
Members make every effort to help each other in times of need,” says
GWRRA’s Executive Director Don Brock.“At a minimum, we believe
every Member should be willing to accept non-collect telephone calls
(Service Offering Code B) from fellow Members, and should designate that willingness in the Gold Book with an active phone number,”
says Brock.“If, for privacy, security or other reasons, you do not wish
to be disturbed or contacted, why include your name in the Gold
Book?”
“It has never been easier to make sure your membership records
at the Home Office are up to date,” continues Brock. “Use computer access via www.gwrra.org to change or update your personal
records yourself 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or submit changes
via e-mail to customerservice@gwrra.org.” Not computer savvy?
Call our Member Services department in Phoenix anytime during
business hours. (See story above.)
Gold Book Data Deadline Is November 1
“If you want to be listed in the 2007 Gold Book, please check the
status of your records before our November 1, 2006, deadline to
ensure your listing is correct,” GWRRA Executive Director Don
Brock says.
The annual Gold Book directory is compiled by the Home Office
staff in December and is printed in early January for mail distribution
with the March issue of Wing World in early February.
Chapter FL1-H Takes First-Time Awards
Chapter FL1-H of Daytona Beach, Florida, took two awards at
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Wing Ding 28 in Nashville, Tennessee. In the Best Dressed
Competition they were awarded first places in the Riding and Show
categories.They had a theme reminiscent of a soldier returning from
war.This was their first time performing at a Wing Ding. Ed & Jeanette
Carr are the Chapter Directors.
Pictured (from left) are Jerry Wells, Assistant CD; Linda McGinnis,
former CD; Marcia D. Shad; Jim McGinnis, former CD; Grace Wells,
CD; and Irene Harrison, past treasurer and former CD.
Arai Corrects Helmets’ Loose Trim-Strips;
Extends Warranties
Arai Helmets has announced a voluntary program to repair those
helmets that have experienced a loosening of the flexible trim-strip
around the helmet’s lower perimeter. (The loosening was traced to a
limited number of helmets in a production run some time ago, and
has since been corrected.)
Arai will also extend its standard five-year warranty by an additional two years to give all affected consumers time to respond and
be covered. “We want to accommodate everybody and make all our
customers happy,” said Brian M. Weston, Director of Operations.
“Our first priority is to get the strips refastened and returned as
quickly as possible, and to allow the extra warranty time for everyone to respond.”
Arai has made special arrangements with “The UPS Stores®” to
pack and ship helmets at no charge through September 29, 2006.
Helmets shipped on or after October 2, 2006, would revert to the
normal warranty program procedures.
Consult www.araiamericas.com/qcs_query_tech.html for details,
to register helmets for repair and to begin the process.
GWRRA To Celebrate 30th Anniversary in 2007-2008
To celebrate thirty years of Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge,
GWRRA is planning a wide variety of events during 2007 and 2008.
Coordinated by GWRRA’s Event Management Group, many of the
details are still unresolved, but among the offerings you should know
about in advance in order to plan to attend are these:
• 30th Anniversary Family Reunion; Phoenix, Arizona; Spring 2007.
• A combined Region F/GWRRA 30th Anniversary Memorial
Weekend Event; Cedar City, Utah; May 25-28, 2007.
• GWRRA 30th Anniversary Parties;Worldwide; June 4, 2007.
All Regions, Districts and Chapters to celebrate the weekend
prior, June 1-3, 2007. (A contest for the best celebration will feature the best celebration in Wing World and on the 30th
Anniversary Web site.)
• Wing Ding 29; Billings, Montana; July 4-7, 2007.
• 30th Anniversary “International Weekend”
European Wing Ding; Sakskøbing, Copenhagen, Denmark;
August, 2-5, 2007.
Region K/GWRRA 30th Anniversary International Weekend;
London, Ontario, Canada; August, 3-6, 2007.
• 30th Anniversary Special Labor Day Weekend Party; Nashville,
Tennessee; September 1-3, 2007.
• 30th Anniversary Caribbean Cruise; from Miami, Florida; February
2008 (tentative).
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J&M BLUETOOTH ADAPTER LEADS WAY TO WIRELESS
In August 2006, J&M Corporation
released its first wireless product for use with
motorcycle audio systems. This new J&M
wireless headset links to Bluetooth-enabled
cell phones, Bluetooth-enabled iPod-type
music devices, (linking individually or together), along with the new generation
GPS/Navigation/cell phone command centers
like the TomTom Rider and Garmin 2820.
The new Bluetooth adapter accessory for
J&M CFRG (cell phone/GPS/Radar) integration modules is just the
beginning of what will be a full line of wireless products that J&M will
introduce in the months and years to come.
John Lazzeroni, president of J&M Corporation explains, “Many of
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finally cut the cord between your helmet and the motorcycle. All of us
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to give up that great J&M sound just to get rid of the cord.”
The CFRG-BT01 Bluetooth Adapter for J&M CFRG Modules is
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CFRG-GL18 Cell Phone/GPS/Radar Detector Integration Kit for
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For information, contact J&M Corporation, Tucson, Arizona. (800)
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RAM compatible mounts.
Choose the length of arm and base style that fits your needs. The
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adjacent to your right handlebar’s instrument pod.
For information, contact National Products Inc.,1205 S. Orr Street,
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Kennedy Technology Group, Inc., announces the release of its new
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GL1500 and GL1800.
These devices and harnesses allow motorcyclists to fully exploit the
capabilities of the Garmin 2820, which include GPS spoken alerts, MP3
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A configuration guide, as well as device drawings, user guides and
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marking of “Left” or “Right.” For those seriously challenged, there’s
even the facetious acronym “TGIF” to remind you that “toes go in
first.”
As you run a pair of SOKz through your fingers, your sense of
touch alerts you to their differences of fabric quality and thickness of
the comfort areas versus the support areas of the socks. Tricky, you
think to yourself, admiring the seamless transitions between puffy
areas and thinner, high-wicking elastic.The payoff is when you slide on
the SOKz. They conform to your toes, your insteps, your ankles and
your calves like the comforting touch of an expert masseuse. Because
SOKz are elasticized, they feel a bit like support hose. And while I
don’t have a problem with the snug stay-up top elasticized cuffs, some
folks with fuller calf muscles than mine might find them over-snug. For
ou probably don’t give much these folks, the lower cut SOKz are a great option.
For me, even after my first 12-hour day in the saddle, the socks
thought to your feet. They’re
were
still snug and supportive, and though the fabric was a bit damp
somewhere down there, out of
sight and out of mind—that is, until throughout, the clamminess of ordinary saturated cotton or wool
they are hot and tired after a long day socks was noticeably absent.
The second day out—another 12-hour day in the saddle—and I
of riding. Likewise, you probably don’t
was
equipped with the Cadillac of riding socks—the Silver
put out a lot of energy pondering the kind of socks you’ll pull over
your toes and stuff into your motorcycle boots.You can usually get a Motorcycling Socks by SOKz ($20 per pair). Having paid this much and
six-pack (three pair) of cotton/poly over-the-calf tube socks at a big- more for wool ski socks, I wasn’t put off by the price.What I did find
amazing about the Silver SOKz was the
box discount store near you anytime of
even-greater support delivered by an
the year for less than $10. Basic.
all-synthetic blend (59% polamaid, 19%
Interchangeable. Dirt cheap.What could
acrylic, 19% polypropilene and 3%
be better?
elasthan). Their constant support
How about purpose-built motorcythroughout the long hours of sitting and
cling socks designed for the season duroccasional walking and standing left my
ing which you’re riding? Okay, I admit, I
end-of-day feet still feeling as good as
was skeptical, too. Would high-zoot
they had at 6 a.m. And for those with,
socks really be that much different than
ahem, stinky feet, the Silver SOKz wick
plain-vanilla tube socks? As it turned
away heat and moisture and are treated
out, the proof was in the wearing.
with antibacterial agents including silver
While I was chatting with Catherine
to keep your tootsies fresher longer.
Epain at CIMA International’s booth at
The Silver SOKz have extra padding
Wing Ding 28 (most people know them
at the toes, heels and front and rear of
as “the Nolan helmet people”), I hapthe boot tops—perfect for long days
pened to glance at a wall display of
spent standing around kicking tires.
SOKz® brand performance motorcycle
And, like all SOKz, they are knit with
socks. I asked about them and soon was
no lumpy seam across the toe or foreequipped with several varieties of SOKz
foot. No blister-builders to be found
to try out on the ride home.
anywhere.
I started the day with a pair of calfOn the road, I tossed the SOKz in
length Arrow socks ($15 per pair). The
the same automatic washer load as
most obvious distinction about SOKz is
Our model’s left foot: Silver SOKz;
some other dark-colored garments and
that each sock is lasted to fit either a
on her right foot, an Arrow SOKz.
dryer-dried them on a medium setting.
right or left foot and is constructed
Results: zero shrinkage. I suppose you
from several kinds of fabric. The Arrow
socks use Dupont Coolmax®—a blend of 42 % cotton and 26 % poly- could overnight hand-wash them, but I’m not sure you could count on
ester—in the portions where cushioning and moisture evaporation them drying at room temperatures, especially in humid climates.
If you live and ride in colder climates, SOKz makes their Merinio
are important, like in the reinforced heel and toe, as well as the intesocks
($20 per pair) with the same kind of construction and support,
grated shin protector. Other parts of the socks use blends of wool,
acrylic, polyamide and elasthan to provide snug (and comforting) arch but with 25% wool to surround your feet with warm, insulating air,
support and an ankle joint-supporting “safety cross.” There are special making them perfect for those autumn- and winter-chill rides.
My bottom-line rating for SOKz: 10 toes up. I like them and will
air channels integrated into the knit to help vent heat and moisture.
buy
more pairs for future use and to give as gifts. (Believe me, this is
Clearly, a lot more thought about a motorcyclist’s needs has gone into
these socks than might seem apparent to the casual bystander or one pair of gift socks that won’t elicit yawns!) Fortunately, buying
SOKz is pretty easy to do. Order from CIMA International, 399 Wall
price-checker.
The first thing you notice when you take SOKz out of their pack- Street, Unit L, Glendale Heights, Illinois 60139. Call toll-free (866) 243age (after smiling at the whimsical logo) is their bold graphics and 5638 or (630) 671-9710 or order on-line at www.hadsales.com.
—Nick Hoppner bright color combinations. The next thing is the clearly stenciled
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• Soak off all bug residues with warm water. Use a microfiber cloth
to avoid scratching the face shield.
• If your helmet has removable interior pads or liners, remove and
hand wash.
• Remove the face shield and clean the mechanism of dust, grime
and insect residue.
• Keep the shield open and store on a open shelf so air can circulate inside and out.
• Store indoors—not in the garage or barn where mice will find it.
• Store it in the soft cloth bag it came in, and up high, to prevent
pets from licking the salty sweat residue.
• Put a used dryer sheet inside it to absorb odors.
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Muster Down Under
By Br yan Scott, Immediate Past Chapter Director • GWRRA #168192 • Chr istc hurc h, New Zealand
Planning is underway, by
Chapter NZ-A, for the next
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north and south islands of New
Zealand. The proposed tour
dates will be in late March / early
April 2007 which is late summer /
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company of Gold Wingers. To assist with
the logistics of accommodation and activities, numbers are limited to probably sixto-ten Wings in addition to Chapter participants.
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SUSPENSION – PART TWO
A Springy
Subject
By Stu Oltman
Diagrams provided cour tesy of Lee Parks’ Advanced Rider Clinic .
In the August 2006 issue of Wing World, we presented a short article intended to pique the
readers’ interest in adjustment of the rear suspension. Though the piece was centered on the
GL1800, we hope our readers understand that the same principles apply to all motorcycles,
regardless of the mechanisms used to accomplish the adjustment.
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e also touched briefly on the GL1800’s adjuster mechanism
and problems that more than a few exhibit. This article will
examine that issue further with new information gained from
testing.
Finally, we promised more in-depth discussions of suspension along
with tests of various aftermarket options. So we’ll begin by discussing
springs; their role in the suspension, the differences between various
types, how they work, and how to properly adjust them.
Forces At Work In The Suspension
There are three forces at work in your motorcycle’s suspension system: spring force, damping force, and friction. The springs compress
while absorbing energy from a bump, store that energy briefly, and then
release it as they expand to their original shape.This is the subject we’ll
concentrate on in this issue, as it’s a necessary primer to understanding the possible difficulties caused by a defective preload adjuster.
Future issues will address damping—the force that slows the rate of
the springs’ expansion after being compressed by converting spring
energy into heat energy. Without damping, our bikes’ suspensions
Fig. 1
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would behave like pogo sticks.We’ll also explore the effects of frictional forces on suspension. Anything that hampers free movement of our
suspension’s components compromises its effectiveness, so friction
must be held to a minimum.
Why Springs?
If our wheels were connected directly to the motorcycle’s frame,
the tire would be the only active suspension component. Bump absorption would be limited to the amount of tire compression available.
Larger bumps would launch the entire bike skywards, and gravity would
then return the wheels to the road surface with a kidney-jarring thud.
So one purpose of the springs on your bike is to absorb the energy of
bumps by allowing the wheels to travel upward with relation to the
chassis.The springs then assist gravity in returning the suspension to its
extended position. This helps keep the tires in contact with the road
surface and isolate the rider from punishing jolts. (See figures 1. and 2.
“Rough Ride” and “Smoother.”)
The springs also serve to maintain correct ride height and ride attitude (explained in our August article). This permits the suspension to
Fig. 2
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absorb most bumps without bottoming and
helps resist the nose dive and rise that results
from weight transfer during braking and
acceleration. It also helps maintain ground
clearance during cornering by resisting the
compression effects of centrifugal force.
Types Of Springs
The three types of springs commonly
used are single-rate (or straight rate), dualrate, and progressive-rate. Let’s consider only
single-rate for the moment just to explain
how springs behave.
A single-rate spring is wound so that the
spacing between all of the coils is the same.
When the spring is uninstalled and has no
weight bearing on it, its length is said to be
the “uninstalled height.” If we were to apply a
weight on top of the spring, it would compress to some extent. To calculate the “rate”
of the spring, we subtract the compressed
height from the uninstalled height, and divide
the result into the applied weight. For
instance, assume we have a spring with an
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uninstalled height of ten inches and we place a 400-pound weight on
top of it. If we observe the compressed height to be eight inches, we
calculate the spring’s rate as follows. 400 / (10 – 8) = 400 / 2 = 200.The
spring in this example would be said to have a 200-pound rate. (See figure 3.“Spring Rate.”) Okay, so what does that tell us? It means that each
additional 200 pounds applied to this spring will compress it one additional inch. 200 pounds yields 1-inch compression, 400 pounds gives 2
inches, 600 pounds compresses another inch for a total of 3 inches of
compression, etc. Note that the rate of this single-rate spring never
changes regardless of the amount of compression—one additional inch
for each additional 200 pounds. However, with a weight sitting on the
spring and the spring compressed, the spring will be exerting an upward
force exactly equal to the weight. This is a property of springs—they
compress in response to a force until the expansion force exerted by
the spring matches the force of compression. So the force exerted by
the single-rate spring is said to be position-sensitive—it increases in a
linear fashion as the amount of compression increases. Therefore, we
can accurately predict how much upward force our spring will exert at
any particular amount of compression if we know the spring’s rate.
Dual-rate and progressive-rate springs behave in the same way, but
with a major difference. Not only do their exerted forces increase as
they’re compressed, so do their spring rates! The dual-rate spring has a
portion in which the coils are wound more tightly than the rest of the
Photo B
Metal pointer indicates electric motor that activates hydraulic piston.
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spring. The tightly wound portion has a softer rate than the rest. A
graph of its response to being compressed is linear at first, then increases abruptly. (See figure 4. “Dual Rate Spring.”) Progressively wound
springs have coils in which the spacing starts out small and gradually
increases along the entire length of the spring. Its graph looks more like
a smooth curve with no abrupt changes. (See figure 5.“Progressive Rate
Spring.”) Because the rates of these types of springs are position sensitive (increase with the amount of compression), it’s difficult to predict
exactly how much spring force will be present at any particular amount
of spring compression.
Spring Installation
On most motorcycles, the rear springs are installed over the shock
absorbers, often referred to as dampers. The damper has two spring
seats between which the spring is installed, and the spring is usually
compressed somewhat before installation of the upper spring seat. (See
Photo A.) This not only keeps the spring from rattling around, it also
causes the spring to force the ends of the damper apart with some initial force. How much force? That depends on the spring rate and on the
amount of compression as discussed above. For instance, if we used the
200-pound spring discussed previously, compressed it one-half inch,
then held it in that position between the spring seats, the spring would
be exerting 100 pounds of outward pressure on the damper ends even
before it was mounted in the bike, so a weight greater than 100 pounds
would be required to begin “squishing” the damper ends together. If our
spring were a 1,000-pound spring, one-half inch of installation preload
as we did with our 200-pound spring would result in a weight exceeding 500 pounds being necessary to begin compressing the damper.
Now we mount the damper (shock absorber) complete with spring
between the upper and lower mounts in the motorcycle. The upper
mount is normally attached to the bike’s frame, and the lower one is
either on the swingarm or on a linkage attached to the swingarm.The
latter is the case on the GL1800. How much will this spring/shock
combo “squish” when we place the motorcycle’s full weight on the
wheels with rider and passenger aboard? Whatever the amount, we’d
like approximately 2/3 of the rear wheel’s total available travel
(upwards) to remain available to absorb bumps and maintain adequate
ground clearance. Granted, large, heavy touring bikes like the Wing are
often set up with less than 2/3 remaining—a compromise between
plushness and control that feels great on smooth highways but may
Photo C
Metal pointer indicates fluid reservoir. Compressed hydraulic fluid forces
spring preload ram (see photo A.) downward to increase preload.
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result in bottoming of the suspension on rough roads, at high speeds,
or with high loading conditions. Dragging of parts in tight turns could
also be expected. If we find that to be the case, an adjustment is available to raise the bike, firm up the ride, and prevent handling problems.
Read on.
Spring Adjustment
The rider handbooks for most motorcycles advise the owner to
adjust the rear suspension for maximum comfort; a greater amount of
preload for higher loads, faster speeds, or rough roads. Lower the preload for a softer ride under light-duty conditions. But exactly what are
they referring to by “preload?” Remember, we set an installation preload of one-half inch on our hypothetical 1,000-pound spring in the
above example by compressing it one-half inch between the spring
seats.And we learned earlier that this same spring will exert a force in
relation to its spring rate and the amount it’s compressed. So, in its current state with the wheels off the ground, the spring is exerting a force
of 500 pounds to prevent the shock absorber from compressing. If that
force isn’t sufficient to prevent the bike sagging too much when we roll
it off the center stand and sit on it, we can make the initial spring force
even greater if we compress the spring even tighter between the spring
seats. We do this by actually bringing the spring seats closer together.
The additional amount we compress the spring by adjusting its seats is
referred to as “preload.” Get it? The combined weight of the bike and
rider will be the load and will tend to compress the shock and spring.
But we’re pre-loading the spring—compressing it to increase its force
while not shortening the length of the shock absorber.
Let’s say that we use the GL1800’s electric preload adjuster to compress the spring between its seats an additional half inch. If the spring
were a 1000-pound spring, and if installation preload were one-half
inch, then an additional one-half inch of preload applied with the
adjuster would cause the spring force to increase from 500 pounds to
1,000 pounds. It would now require a force in excess of 1,000 pounds
acting directly on the ends of the shock to begin compressing it.
The GL1800 Rear Shock Absorber Preload Adjuster
Now lets examine the GL1800’s preload adjuster. We’ll see how it
functions, how to properly use it, and what potential problems may
result if the adjuster fails to perform properly.
As we discussed, the rear spring on your GL1800 is compressed
somewhat from its free length and held that way between the shock
absorber’s spring seats. (See photo A.) The lower seat is fixed on the
shock, but the upper seat is bearing against a hydraulically operated ram
mounted at the top of the shock body. (See photo A.) When the rider
presses the increase button on the left fairing, a small electric motor
(See photo B.) forces a piston into a fluid reservoir (See photo C.).This
produces hydraulic pressure that forces fluid through a rubber hose
and into the ram, forcing the ram downward against the top of the
spring. This downward movement of the ram compresses the spring
further, thus increasing spring preload. The numbers that appear on your
bike’s LCD display merely indicate the relative distance that the motor has
forced the piston into the fluid reservoir. A reading of zero indicates no
movement, while a reading of 25 indicates that the piston has moved
through its full travel. If everything is working properly, full travel of the
piston (#25) will result in the ram compressing the spring 12.7 millimeters—exactly one-half inch. As we explained earlier, this will cause
the spring to exert about 500 pounds of additional force before a load
is even placed on the shock absorber.Therefore, greater weight can be
placed on the bike while preventing additional suspension sag.
Do we need to preload the spring to #25? Maybe. It depends on
how heavily we’ve loaded the bike, how fast or aggressively we plan to
ride, and whether the road is fairly smooth or full of bumps and bro-
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Photo D
Caliper measurement shows just 7.2 millimeters of preload measured between
the hydraulic ram and the upper spring seat prior to adjuster restoration.
ken pavement. Remember our goal here; we
want to preserve at least 50% (preferably
about 2/3) of the rear wheel’s vertical travel to
insure adequate ground clearance and bump
absorption, and to keep the bike in a level ride
attitude. A solo rider weighing 170 pounds
would likely find a setting of #25 much too
firm for comfort, though the suspension certainly would not bottom out. But a couple riding two-up with a combined weight of 350
pounds or more might find the ride just about
right—maybe a tad on the firm side for local
riding, but perfect for fast riding on less-thanperfect pavement. If we feel the ride is too firm
and the bike doesn’t bottom out on bumps,
reduce the preload slightly for more suspension compliance. If the ride feels velvetsmooth on good roads, but bumps rattle the
fillings in your teeth, increase the preload.
We hear many complaints from riders who
claim their suspension is “too stiff,” even when
set to a very low number. Likely as not, their
suspension isn’t too stiff, it’s way too soft.Their
rear spring hasn’t been preloaded enough to
handle their particular load weight, and the
bike is riding with the shock absorber almost
fully compressed. In this situation, even small
bumps will cause the suspension to bottom
out and jolt the rider and co-rider.
False Promises
Obviously, we have a choice of adjuster setOctober 2006
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tings other than zero and 25.We may find that
a setting of 10 provides adequate ground
clearance and bump isolation for a 170-pound
rider. But what would happen if over time, the
adjuster lost its effectiveness? Assume that a
setting of #10 increased preload by 7 millimeters over the zero position. If fluid had
escaped from the adjuster system or if the
system’s capacity had somehow increased, the
pressure developed at the #10 setting would
be reduced, and so the ram would no longer
be applying the amount of preload that it had
previously. But the rider may have no way of
knowing this if he or she isn’t acutely aware of
the bike’s ride attitude and handling, because
the LCD display numbers will continue to
operate normally. Once again, it must be
stressed that the numbers only indicate the
relative position of the piston in the fluid
reservoir. Pressure, or the lack of it, is not
used to create the display number.
Observe Photo D (see page 45). This
machine’s adjuster was set at #25 when this
picture was taken. The gap between the
adjuster body and upper spring seat measures
7.2 millimeters.American Honda specifies that
a 10-millimeter gap at #25 is normal, yet this
shock assembly was inspected and proclaimed
normal by a Honda dealer’s service department.Warranty coverage was denied. Is it possible that the measurement wasn’t performed
accurately at the dealership? Could the technician have simply watched the numbers run
from zero to 25 and took that as an indication
of correct operation? Yes, and yes.
This rider had noticed that over the past
year, increasingly more preload (increasing
preload numbers, actually) had been required
to prevent sharp jolts while riding solo. The
sound of the small electric motor that operates the adjuster clearly indicated that the
motor was not under load until #10 appeared
in the LCD display, and visual inspection confirmed that the ram did not begin applying preload to the spring until that point. This is the
false promise; the #10 LCD number promised
40% of maximum preload, yet the actual preload
at that point was zero. He clearly knew something wasn’t right by the way the machine bottomed out continuously, but inspecting this
machine’s rear suspension for sag is virtually
impossible without removing a saddlebag—a
job beyond most owners. The condition had
gotten so bad that his wife now refused to ride
on the bike, even with the adjuster number at
#25. Having had his warranty claim denied, he
now approached me for a solution.
Having removed the shock absorber and
measured the maximum gap as 7.2 millimeters, we decided to see if something couldn’t
be done to increase it to 10 millimeters—the
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amount that apparently passes for normal.
After all, given the spring rate, we’d gain an
additional 140 pounds of spring force if we
could restore the lost 2.8 millimeters of ram
travel.
After thoroughly disassembling, cleaning,
refilling, and bleeding of the hydraulic adjuster
assembly on this bike, that 7.2 mm gap had
grown, as shown in Photo E (right).The maximum amount of ram travel after the repair is
12.7 millimeters. That’s an astounding 76%
increase in available preload, and it represents
about 275 more pounds of spring force available at the #25 setting. Better yet, the ram can
now be seen compressing the spring before
the number 1 even appears on the LCD. No
more false promises. For this rider, what he
sees is now what he gets. Given what we discovered while examining this bike’s spring
adjuster, is it any wonder that this bike
behaved as it did? For those now suffering
information overload, the answer is a
resounding NO.
Is My Adjuster Working?
That’s something you’ll need to determine
for yourselves, and I hope that you take the
time and care to find out. Most of the affected adjusters we’ve seen have been on ’01 to
’03 GL1800s, and the symptom appears related more to time than to mileage. But if you’re
riding a later model, that’s no guarantee. If
you’re riding on a false promise, you could be
compromising your own safety as well as that
of your co-rider.
To inspect your system, place the bike on
its center stand, turn the key to the accessory position, and hold down the suspension
decrease button until the zero appears in the
display and the system clicks off. Now position
your head near the right side cover, and listen
carefully as you hold down the increase button. The electric motor will spin up, and at
some point, you’ll hear the tone of that small
electric motor change as if it has met resistance (which it has). Release the increase button immediately when you hear that sound
change, and observe the LCD display. As we
told you in the August article, most brand new
GL1800s will load that electric motor at a display number of 3. Based on examination and
measurement, our calculations indicate that
the 10-millimeter gap specified by the manufacturer as normal will not be obtainable if the
electric motor loads down at an LCD number
of 6 or higher.
My Adjuster Doesn’t Seem To Do
Much—What To Do?
Evaluate your adjuster’s operation as
detailed above. If the load-down number is 5
or less, don’t bother talking to your dealer—
your adjuster will likely provide the requisite
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10-millimeter gap, and your bike is normal in
the view of the manufacturer. If your loaddown number is in excess of 6, see your dealer for an inspection. Unfortunately, due to
lack of knowledge, training, and coaching of
DSMs and technicians, there’s a chance that
even if your adjuster operates as poorly as
the one we worked on for this article, you
may still be told that all is well. In that case,
we would encourage you to contact Honda
Customer Assistance at the phone number
listed in the back of your owner’s manual. Be
persistent; your safety could depend on it.
What NOT To Do
We intentionally refrained from discussing
the specifics of our adjuster repair, and for
good reason.The system is considered a nonreplaceable, non-serviceable component of
the shock absorber assembly. It can’t be had
without buying a complete new shock
absorber—an expensive proposition. If a person were to damage it during a repair
attempt, well—let’s just say that a partially
inoperative adjuster is far better than one
that doesn’t work at all. And if it’s tampered
with, all remaining warranty on it will be invalidated.Yes, evidence of tampering will be evident. If the bike has warranty remaining, we
feel that pressing for warranty service is the
best solution. Several sources are trying to
develop overhaul kits to address this issue. If
and when one of them is successful, we’ll get
that information out to you pronto!
Next time—installation and evaluation of Progressive Suspension’s new
460 shock absorber for the GL1800. l
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Photo E
Caliper measurement shows a full 12.7 millimeters of preload between the
hydraulic ram and the upper spring seat as a result of adjuster restoration.
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Wing Ding Adventure:
A Vendor’s
Viewpoint
By Fred Vandergriff • GWRRA #7078 • Azle, Texas (With guest appearances by Rodney Smith and Anne Kendrick)
Our two orange Wings—pictured
here in Paris, Texas, on our way
to the Wing Ding 28 vendor
show—are almost identical.
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Nashville, Tennessee, locating the host hotel, setting up, and working the
entire Trade Show, it’s pretty much a blur. For a vendor, everything usually
runs together because so much is happening so fast in such a short amount of time. Yes, we
do get to see old friends—and usually make some new ones—but rarely is there time for any
of the fun activities, side trips or festivities that most attendees participate in.
So, after our first Wing Ding vendor show
closed, where we had operated our Owl
Lighting booth, we decided to take a vacation
after the event. Rather than heading straight
back to our work as a worldwide leader in the
motorcycle and boating LED industry, Rodney
Smith and I instead took our matching orange
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2002s and Bushtec trailers and went in entirely the opposite direction than our home base of
Euless, Texas.
We headed out on a journey to the New
England area for some fun and relaxation. But
our first stop was the Nashville airport to pick
up Anne Kendrick, my co-rider, who was
unable to take time off for both Wing Ding and
the northeast ride.
Anne has been riding behind me for 10
years or so and is a very good co-rider, as the
lack of dents in the back of my helmet will
attest to. She lets me know when I get hungry,
thirsty, or need to stop for a restroom break.
We Wingers are fortunate to have such co-riders, or we might never realize these life essentials and just keep riding indefinitely.
But, just as we left the Gaylord Opryland
Resort & Convention Center, Murphy’s Law
struck at the worst possible time: My new
Garmin 2730 GPS locked up and would not
allow me to navigate the route. Rodney took
the lead, and we spent the night just outside of
Knoxville. Unable to get any support for my
GPS over the weekend, I called TVNav and
ordered a new Garmin 2820 to be sent to me in
our only known destination address for our
upcoming trip, in Williamsburg, Virginia.
From Knoxville, we rode out toward the
Foothills Parkway and through The Great
Smoky Mountain National Forest—beautiful
country and magnificent riding! Having
already ridden through Deals Gap—with all of
its twisty curves that people have written volumes about—we decided to pass it by this trip.
Instead, we decided to ride part of the Blue
Ridge Parkway again. So, after leaving Smoky
Mountain National Park, we turned onto the
Parkway near Cherokee, North Carolina.
Cherokee is one of those places where there is
just too much to do and see. We spent a couple
of hours there just looking around, shopping
and eating lunch but cataloged it as one of
those places you just need to come back to on
a future trip.
But one place we didn’t—and no one
should—miss just before the turn off to The
Blue Ridge, is the Grist Mill. The mill is somewhat unique because it doesn’t have the usual
waterwheel turning the mill but, instead,
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Anne Kendrick plays
the harpsichord in
Williamsburg, Virginia.
The “Southern belle” tour guide
at Appomattox Courthouse.
depends on an actual water-driven turbine
made of iron! It was quite modern for the time
and still works today! They even have small
bags of cornmeal, flour, or grits for sale that
have been ground the old-fashioned way. It’s all
very picturesque and peaceful.
Our next overnight stop was the “Peaks of
Otter Lodge,” located on the Parkway roughly
between Roanoke and Lynchburg, Virginia.
The Lodge’s beautiful location and quality
atmosphere is a place to “get away from it all.”
In fact, there are no telephones or televisions in
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the rooms. It’s located on a beautiful private
lake and has a wonderful restaurant. We went
to bed seeing fireflies and watching deer
munch on the lawn. And the lodge routinely
offers a full breakfast menu as well as a large
buffet, which we—as Gold Wingers—of
course took full advantage of!
Next we stopped at the Appomattox Court
House, where the American Civil War ended
with the signing by Generals U.S. Grant and
Robert E. Lee of the surrender papers. The
“Court House,” oddly enough, is not a courthouse at all. The signing took place inside a
private residence in the village of Appomattox
Courthouse, the location of the circuit court
when a traveling judge came to town.
While there, we were greeted by a young
lady playing the part of a southern belle whose
family had been shattered by the war. We listened to her story as she drew people from the
audience into her portrayal by asking questions about their hometowns and then about
things that happened in those areas in the mid1860s. Her accent was perfect and her knowledge of Civil War-era history flawless. We
decided Appomattox is a unique and important
stop in our nation’s history and not to be
missed.
Our next stop—Williamsburg, Virginia—
was no less historical. We stayed for three
days, visiting the Governor’s Palace, the court-
house, cabinetmaker, cooper (barrel maker),
blacksmith and the gunsmith and even a wig
maker. All of the trades, in fact all of the village of Colonial Williamsburg, still appears to
be in the 18th century. There are no automobiles allowed into the historic sites and no
modern conveniences allowed either. So many
things we take for granted, such as electricity
and hot and cold running water, simply do not
exist. That means the craftsmen and women
there who make things by hand are doing so
just as they did 200 years ago. And they still
make them beautifully. In the cabinet shop, for
instance, they had actually built a harpsichord
from raw materials. It was stunning. The cabinetmaker who was telling us about the shop
asked if anyone played, so Anne sat down and
played a couple of numbers.
Later, we spoke to “Colonel George
Washington” about current politics—current
for 1773 that is! He talked about the colonists’
deep resentment for the British after the Stamp
Act and other burdensome taxes had been
imposed. He also expressed serious misgivings about the illegal act of the Boston Tea
Party. It was like a very early Meet the Press.
Next, we watched as two gunsmiths flattened,
folded and welded a solid strip of iron into a
pistol barrel, with actually two barrels which,
when finished, would be cut in half to make a
fine pair of pistols. It was amazing to watch.
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Anne and the author in
front of Niagara Falls.
Our bright orange Wings, pictured here at a rest stop in Canada,
were conversation starters no matter where we traveled.
And, after all, it was the movie The Gunsmith
of Williamsburg that first aroused my curiosity
about this wondrous place.
On the opposite end of the technological
spectrum, we were able to pick up my new
GPS—thanks to TVNav and UPS overnight—
and, once it was programmed and installed, we
were able to navigate with the added ability to
crosscheck each other as to the planned route.
From Williamsburg, we dropped a little
south to go north across the Chesapeake Bay
Bridges-Tunnel. We also picked up three additional states this way as well. Oh, and did I
mention that this trip was also a chance for me
to complete the New England portion of my
48-State conquest? I now have only three more
states to go (Washington, Oregon, and North
Dakota). And with Wing Ding in Billings next
year, that should be a piece of cake!
After the tunnel and bridge complex, we
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rode north along the seacoast and stopped for
lunch at a little hole-in-the-wall place for
seafood before spending the night in a peaceful little town in Pennsylvania. The next morning, we awoke to see Amish farmers plowing
their fields with teams of horses and mules.
We rode on to Hershey, Pennsylvania, and, of
course, took the obligatory tour through
Hershey’s Chocolate World. Talk about “kids
in a candy store!”
We crossed through Pennsylvania and into
New York. Now, I don’t know what other people’s impression of New York is, but mine
couldn’t have been further from the truth! I
thought all of New York would be similar to
New York City, but Upstate New York was full
of beautiful farmland and some of the most
magnificent riding roads I’ve ever seen.
We arrived in Niagara Falls, where we had
planned to spend a couple of days riding and
sightseeing on both sides of the border. But
first we located Buzzy’s Pizza. Now, we had
all heard again and again about New Yorkstyle pizza. But “Ohhhh my!!!” I realized I
had never, ever, even tasted real pizza till that
night. Magnificent does not do it justice, and
the pies were huge! We took several pieces
back to our hotel. It was so good, we even
went back the next night for more.
Now, Niagara Falls is definitely something
to behold! Seeing them for the first time, they
actually don’t look as large as pictures you
may have seen, but there is a magnitude and
magnificence that pictures cannot possibly
capture or describe. Several rainbows danced
on the mist, and the tiny boats beneath the falls
seemed surreal. Upon boarding a Maid of the
Mist boat, however, we discovered those “tiny
boats” are not tiny at all, it’s just an illusion
caused by the size of the falls. There is also
considerable walking involved to see all of the
falls, and we hiked most of it.
The following morning, we crossed into
Canada with no fanfare at all. We rode along
the river road and around the coast for most of
the day and visited a couple of roadside fruit
stands (the cherries were delicious) and a recommended winery. We sampled some of the
local wines and a product we were unfamiliar
with called “ice-wine.” Ice-wine is made from
grapes that have frozen on the vines and their
wine is very sweet, though too sweet for my
taste.
The following day, we rode through the
countryside of New York again and visited the
town of Lockport. Lockport is where two of
the locks on the Erie Canal are still located
and operated. The locks were an amazing feat
of engineering in their day (1825) and are still
pretty magnificent today, as they use no
pumps to raise and lower the water levels
approximately 24 feet. The canal was referred
to as Clinton’s Ditch and Clinton’s Folly. Upon
hearing that, I was reminded of what Albert
Einstein once said: “Great spirits have always
been violently opposed by mediocre minds.”
Obviously DeWitt Clinton was one of those
great spirits and inspired thinkers. The gentleman who portrayed Governor Clinton that day
did an excellent job in his 1900’s waistcoat
sideburns and hairstyle and actually bore a
striking resemblance to portraits of the man.
By then, Anne’s 10-day vacation was drawing to a close so we spent the night near the
Buffalo airport so she could fly out early the
next day. After her takeoff, Rodney and I headed still further east by northeast and spent the
next night in Woodstock, New York. Suffice it
to say it was a very laid back 60s-type town. In
fact, as in other places along the way, our two
orange Texas motorcycles created quite a stir.
It always seemed they were the starting point
for conversation everywhere we stopped,
including there.
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Later, we passed through Stockbridge warship afloat in the world! She is a true piece When they realized our predicament with the
Massachusetts, the town in which Arlo of living Americana. She served the US Navy traffic, they guided us through a couple of the
Guthrie’s arrest for littering caused him to and this country for many years. I won’t go tunnels and onto the correct freeway to help us
write the song, “Alice’s Restaurant,” then rode into the details of her life, her 55-gun main on our way. You really do meet the nicest peothrough the quiet countryside of those states gun deck, the 450 sailors and their lives ple when you ride a Honda!
We awoke the next morning to cooler
aboard, but, suffice it to say that it is very movthat I had never been to.
weather and gray, cloudy skies. We’d been
I was constantly reminded of the history ing to see her.
I could have spent a week in just Boston dodging rain for a few days, and it looked like
surrounding us. Some of the town signs stated
they were founded in the early 1700s! I was alone, soaking up the history-rich environment it was our turn to get it that day. We rode until
midday, then got a few light
aware of the similarities of the
sprinkles. Discretion being the
rural life, no matter what state
better part of valor, we stopped
we were in. And I was also
at a convenient roadside park
reminded that though we in
and donned our raingear.
America are all from different
Seeing as how there were only
states, and lead different lives,
a few scattered sprinkles and
we are all bound together by the
spatters before we rode out of
magnificent dream and idea that
it, we probably got wetter putmakes our country so great. I
ting on our rain gear than we
was glad to see houses, public
would have if we’d just ridden
buildings, and private businessthrough it without stopping. In
es displaying American flags—
fact, we had talked about not
the kind where you can tell it’s
stopping but both remembered
not just a show for the Fourth of
a time in Kentucky and, well,
July. We were in the rural
let’s just say we now put on our
America where folks just have
raingear each time at the first
such great pride in being
sign of rain.
American. It made me think that
Our trip continued on like
perhaps we should all learn to
that—more days of pleasant
feel that way more often again.
riding, beautiful countryside
I had picked up a few moose
and people full of questions
trinkets in Maine for my grandabout the two orange bikes. We
daughter and was thinking
did make an important, schedabout how I was anxious to give
uled stop in Frankfort,
them to her when, as we crossed
Kentucky, however, on our way
into New Hampshire, Rodney
back to Texas.
noticed a noise from his rear
Having done “The Bourbon
brake. We found a shop in Rye,
Tour” and visited several disNew Hampshire, called The
tilleries in that area about a
Honda Depot and pulled in. We
year ago, we wanted to go
discussed the problem with
back and visit Buffalo Trace
Randy Tompkins, the service
Distillery, formerly known as
manager, who told us he was
the Ancient Age Distillery. We
also from Texas, and he would
found this to be one of our
look at the bike immediately. As
favorite tours, and as we pulled
he was walking out the door, I
up into the parking lot, a young
told him Rodney’s bike was the
woman called out “Where in
orange one. When he saw the
Texas?” We told her Fort
nearly identical bikes, he got the
Worth. It turned out she was a
joke pretty fast.
native of Meridian, Texas, only
In less than two hours, a new
50 or so miles to our south
set of brakes had been put on,
(And 50 miles in Texas is like
and we were on our way. We
living next door!).
also purchased a set of GL1500
A couple of more days of
wheels (to be shipped home, of
riding, and we were back home
course) for our chrome wheel
The author by a huge moose sculpture outside a shop in Canada.
from our trip, having covered
exchange
program
on
6,000 miles (including our ride
Owllighting.com. We’ve had
problems finding the 1500 wheels to start that but, alas, time did not permit it. Another trip to Nashville) and four weeks. It was a marvelous trip; one that will be long remembered
part of our program, which is still in its infan- perhaps.
While stuck in construction and road clo- for its fun, fellowship, and good riding. How
cy.
Then it was on to Boston, where we visited sures leaving downtown Boston, an SUV with could it get better than that, mixing business
the USS Constitution. Besides being a Winger four guys in it pulled up to us at a red light and and pleasure in one fell swoop? It can’t, but I
and an amateur history buff, I also like to sail. admired the bikes. They asked us “Where are have a feeling it’s something we’ll try for again
“Old Ironsides” is the oldest active service you from?” and “Did you really ride all the next year on the way to and from Billings,
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warship in the US Navy and is now the oldest way from Texas?” and all the usual questions. Montana, for Wing Ding 29.
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It started out, really, as just a
thought: “Gee, wouldn’t it be nice to
surprise Grandma for her 103rd
birthday?” But soon that thought
gave birth to a grand idea: “Gee,
wouldn’t it be great to ride my bike
to go see Grandma?”
ow, the fact that I live in Florida—and
most of my family, including Grandma,
live in California—is what made this
idea so grand. You see, I had ridden crosscountry years ago, but that was on
the back of a 1978 Gold Wing with
my first husband. (I never did learn to
ride that bike because my feet didn’t
touch the ground.)
But my life as a backseat rider forever changed in 1997, when my uncle
offered me two vintage motorcycles.
After shipping both his 1978 Suzuki
GS1000 and my aunt’s 1978 Suzuki
GS550 from California to Florida, I
finally learned to ride once a friend of
mine got them running. I eventually
graduated from the GS550 to the
GS1000 and, a couple years later,
traded it in for a Honda 1100 Shadow
Tourer and then, finally (25,000 miles
later), for my current bike, a 1998
Honda Valkyrie. My Valkyrie was destined to become the chariot for my
solo cross-country trip!
Grandma’s birthday is March 3, so I studied
the climate and weather patterns for that time
period. It soon became crystal clear, however,
that I might want to revise the trip until a later
date—there are a lot of tornadoes and storms
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throughout the middle of the country that
time of year.
I checked my work schedule and decided
May and June would work well, so I began
studying up on mileage, places to stop at each
day’s end, logical places to get gas, etc. That’s
when fate intervened…in the form of my
older brother.
My brother Bob is probably one of the
smartest men I know (though his wife, Linda,
may have a word or two to add to that statement). But I believe Bob’s also a little crazy.You
see, he’s a member of the Iron Butt
Association (IBA). And when I called him in
California to share my plan, the first words out
of his mouth were,“You could do a Saddlesore
1000!” (Saddlesore 1000 translates to riding
The author, Diane Racine, on her solo, cross-country
trek from Florida to California and back.
1,000 miles in 24 hours.) No, thank you!
But Bob did offer up a suggestion more to
my liking: The National Parks Tour, where you
visit at least 50 National Parks (monuments,
sites, etc.) in 25 states in one year. My planning
F l o r i d a
began in earnest. Not only would I get to see
Grandma, I’d get to see some of the historic
sites of events that had taken place during her
lifetime.
Again, my slightly crazy brother offered
advice—he’d already done the NPS Tour and
was familiar with some of the sites that would
qualify that wouldn’t take me too far off my
route. Timing the trip properly was crucial,
since my boss refused to give me unlimited
paid vacation (Imagine that!). In fact, when I
first suggested my cross-country trip to her, I
thought I heard her mention something about
my sanity.…Oh, well.
Now, I needed only to convince friends
that I was perfectly capable of traveling by
myself. Since I had already traveled extensively
for work and while in the Navy, I was
confident I wouldn’t be an easy target for a “bad guy,” but others didn’t
always understand. Comments
ranged from “You have GOT to be
kidding!” to “I’m so envious, I wish I
were going with you.” My 23-yearold son expressed concern, but
knew he couldn’t take time off from
work to come with me. One girlfriend wanted reassurance that I
wasn’t going to call attention to the
fact that I’m female. A few guys at
work tried to talk me into taking a
handgun. A big concern was gas
stops in a few areas of the route,
especially since there are a lot of
areas in the Southwest that don’t
have cellular service. It was an interesting array of reactions.
As my departure time approached,
I did get a bit nervous. But I knew I could ride
the roads and figured I’d eventually be left
wondering What in the world am I doing? or
else I’d be having the time of my life.
May 15, I departed with plans to spend the
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Anxious to get back on the road, Diane outside the hotel in Kanab, Utah.
first night at a friend’s house in Birmingham,
Alabama, about 500 miles away. On the road
by 4 a.m., I made great time but hit a little rain
in Georgia. I talked to a waitress at a Cracker
Barrel who said she was waiting for her new
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Ninja to be lowered. She must have been fivefoot-nothing!
Throughout the South, I stopped at quite a
few sites documenting the Civil War and the
Civil Rights movement. I felt reverential while
visiting Shiloh National Military Park, thinking
of how that first major slaughter of the Civil
War took so many lives. Finally getting to I-40
in Memphis, I pulled into Little Rock Central
High School at 5 p.m. on the second day. As I
pulled into the parking lot, one of the park
rangers told me that she and her co-workers
were getting ready to leave. Disappointed, I
asked if I could get my passport stamped. “Of
course!” she said.What a relief! In all my planning of my National Park Tour route, I hadn’t
looked that closely at visitor center closing
times!
The third day of the trip was the most
challenging. At Fort Smith National Historic
Site, I started talking motorcycling with a
ranger and forgot to stamp my passport! I was
30 miles west of Fort Smith when I realized I
had to turn back. I started getting upset, but
then decided it didn’t matter if I had made a
mistake—there was no one to answer to
except myself. It was a taste of freedom that
I’d never experienced before.
Later that day, I stopped for gas at a little
Oklahoma town and my credit card was
denied. I had to spend a great deal of time on
the cell phone to correct the problem!
Though frustrated, I appreciated the reason
behind the security measures. But when I
finally stopped for the night, another frustra-
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tion—the hotel room had a terrible odor. I
thankfully found a Family Dollar store for fabric spray.What a day!
But as I relaxed and reflected on the day, I
realized there had been some wonderful parts
to it as well. One was meeting a woman who
had done a cross-country trip to visit her
daughter and newest granddaughter several
years ago. Her trip had been on a small
Harley! I felt fortunate I was traveling in comfort on my Valkyrie! Another good experience
was my dinner at a Mexican restaurant in
Clinton, Oklahoma. The strawberry sopapilla
was so decadent that I ate the whole thing!
Then too, my visit to the Oklahoma City
National Memorial Center had been an
impressive and humbling experience.
Remembering that horrible day of a few years
ago reminded me that I didn’t have any real
problems, no matter how frustrating my day
had been.
And Day Four assured me I had at least
one guardian angel riding with me at all times:
It wound up being a glorious day. I had driven
to the Alibates Flint National Monument (for
you trivia buffs, it’s the only national monument in Texas), where a new visitor center
was under construction. Sure enough, the
temporary trailer was locked. But as I was
checking the door, a school bus arrived and a
park ranger told me he was getting ready to
take the school kids on a tour and that I was
welcome to either ride up to the parking lot
on my bike or ride with him. Not being particularly fond of steep, dirt roads (remember
later that I said this), I rode with him, took the
tour, and thoroughly enjoyed being around the
kids.What a lovely experience!
From there, I rode to Santa Rosa and took
a right turn up to Pecos National Park and on
to visit my sister and brother-in-law in Pagosa
Springs, Colorado. They had done a U.S. tour
on their bike eight years earlier and knew the
two things I needed most: a shower and a
washing machine! Later, my sister took me to
the Continental Divide, Wolf Creek Pass, and
Treasure Falls. Absolutely beautiful!
I left early the next day for my ride to
Mesa Verde National Park, where the ancestral Anasazi had built amazing cities; then I
went on to Hovenweep National Monument,
which contained similar ruins. Next, I took the
Bureau of Indian Affairs road to Natural
Bridges.
By then, I was pretty tired. It was 5 p.m.,
and I still had a hundred miles to go before
stopping for the night in Kayenta, Arizona. A
ranger at Natural Bridges told me of Highway
261, also called the Moki Dugway, which
would take 40 miles off my ride.The catch was
that it has a three-mile stretch of steep dirt
roadway. I decided I could handle it. But
instead of the paved turns the ranger had
thought were on the switchback curves, I
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percent downhill grade and nowhere to turn
around!
Remember what I said about not liking
gravel? I didn’t like that roadway even one tiny
bit! While negotiating one of the final turns, I
was so frightened that I almost completely
froze. It was my first experience of actually
being “scared stiff.” All I could think was Look
where you want to go, the bike will follow. When
I finally got on straight, paved roadway again, I
was still shaking. The ironic thing is that
Highway 261 has some of the most amazing
views imaginable of the Valley of the Gods and
Monument Valley, but I didn’t even see most
of them.
From Kayenta, I visited the Navajo
National Monument, then went on to the
north rim of the Grand Canyon. Later, I rode
on to Kanab to meet up with my best friend
from home who, coincidentally, was taking a
driving vacation with her husband! We
brought each other up to date on vacation
experiences and topped off with a great
Mexican dinner.
Whenever I’m in the Southwest, I try to
plan a trip to Zion National Park. Traveling
through the mountains, it’s wonderful to see
the rocks towering overhead while doing 20
mph through the turns! I stopped frequently
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ening to get stormy and my goal was Lake
Havasu City, Arizona, so I didn’t go hiking as I
had originally hoped. I just figure that ensures
I’ll return.
I had seen Hoover Dam many times during a previous life, but needed the stamp for
the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, then
it was on to visit with family in California,
where I rested for a few days each time
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between rides to various relatives.
Spending time with brother Bob and Linda,
my Harley-riding sister and brother-in-law,
nieces and nephews (and new great-nieces
and great-nephews) at a barbecue was so
much fun! And, at another get-together, I even
got an oil change and a new customized cupholder out of the deal!
Back on the road the Tuesday after
Memorial Day, I was off to two more sites
before visiting my other brother and family
(the only non-bikers in the family) in the San
Francisco Bay Area. But the next day started
off badly and only got worse when, first, an
electric garage door opener acted up and
then, when I released the handle of one of
California’s funky, sealed gas station nozzles, I
noticed a half-gallon of gas had gushed all
over the bike and me. I decided a day spent
washing clothes and cleaning the bike would
be better for me than fighting traffic in San
Francisco, so I ended up finding a book in my
brother’s library and just relaxing.
Bright and early the following morning,
though, I beat the Bay Area traffic and escaped
into the beautiful countryside north toward
Sacramento and over Donner Pass through
Reno to Salt Lake City. I’d never seen the
Great Salt Lake and was amazed that it is so
close to I-80. I stopped at Fossil Butte
National Monument in Wyoming, where fossils of birds and fish are so clear and precise.
And by that point of my trip, I had tailwinds
instead of headwinds. The ride became so
comfortable that I traveled 600 miles in a single day. In Nebraska, I visited the beautiful
Fort Laramie National Monument, which had
a tribute to the Pony Express.
In Kansas, I stopped at Nicodemus
National Historic Site, founded by emancipated slaves in 1877.Twenty-four descendants of
the original settlers still live there. I spent the
night with a girlfriend not far from there and,
the following morning, rode to Salina, Kansas,
to get new tires on my bike. (While still in
California, I had used the Gold Book to call
ahead to Harley-Davidson Honda of Salina.) I
was also concerned about my brakes after my
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Mauch, the service manager, told me that the
brakes were fine, but the rear wheel bearing
was shot. A quick change, and I was on the
road by 2 p.m., continuing on to Columbus,
Missouri, after stopping in Topeka for the
Brown vs. Board of Education National
Historic Site.
From Columbus, I visited the Jefferson
National Monument in Saint Louis, otherwise
known as The Arch. From Saint Louis, I drove
to Springfield, Illinois, to visit the Lincoln
Home National Historic Site. I got to the
Lincoln Boyhood National Monument just
before it closed and was able to climb up to
see some of the outdoor exhibits. My last
stop of the day was to be Mammoth Cave
National Park in Kentucky, but instead, I simply drove through the National Park on my
way to the hotel because, worrywart that I
am, I was more concerned about running into
deer or elk than enjoying the ride. It was getting dark, and I had traveled 650 miles that
day.
The following morning, I made it back to
the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center before it
opened and was able to walk down to the historical opening of the cave. I knew I didn’t
have time to take a tour on this visit, but it’s
definitely on my list of things to return to.
From the Cave, I rode through Nashville
toward Knoxville to take on Deals Gap, the
Tail of the Dragon. I had wanted to ride it for
years, but after my Moki Dugway experience,
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much as I used to. I was now riding curvy
roads almost too slowly and cautiously and
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air conditioning. The young man behind the
counter struck up a conversation, and I confessed how I felt about riding Deals Gap. We
talked about the road and how a lot of people (him included) take the road slow and
easy in order to really enjoy it.
It took me about seven miles, but I finally
relaxed and enjoyed the road and, after the
obligatory picture and souvenirs at the Deals
Gap Store at the end, I was off to the Smoky
Mountain National Park. It was getting pretty
late, so I instead stopped for the night in
Cherokee, North Carolina. There were so
many bikes on the road! It was fun to see all
the different riders, and everyone was friendly. Cherokee is actually the Eastern Tribe of
the Cherokee Nation. They are the descendents of people who had either escaped being
caught up in the Trail of Tears march or had
returned to their original home after escaping.
The next day, after Smoky Mountain
National Park, I hopped on the Blue Ridge
Parkway. I stopped at the Folk Art Center and
saw the Appalachian methods of woodworking and weaving. I met a gentleman who was
traveling with his son, both on Valkyries. We
agreed that the Valkyrie is the best type of
bike for these kinds of roads.
After the Parkway, I had to thank my
guardian angel once again. I was accelerating
up to highway speed—doing at least 45
mph—when I noticed my turn-off was
RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME! I was headed into
a tight right turn with gravel on the road.
Somehow I not only held my line, I wobbled
only a little bit before settling down on the
onramp.
After calming down, I finally made it to the
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in
North Carolina. It was a bit of a climb to his
house, but the displays of his writing and
thoughts were interesting. Anyway, I was
thankful later on, when I got to the Kings
Mountain National Military Park in South
Carolina, for that workout because I dropped
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My foot sometimes gets caught on the lip
of my bike’s foot peg. And since I was already
on a slight slope, it fell right over. A sprain to
my knee—and a much-bruised ego—were
the only casualties, however. I got the bike
back on its rubber with the help of a couple
young workers at the Visitor Center. From
there, I drove on to Cowpens National
Battlefield, site of a decisive Revolutionary
War battle in the south, and then to my stop
for the night to put ice on my painful joint.
On the morning of my final day, my knee
was very painful. For that reason—and that
reason only—I was thankful it was my last day
on the road. Even so, I did stop at Congaree
National Park, a beautiful old-growth forest in
South Carolina with diverse ecosystems.
With my limited mobility, I was unable to
travel most of the boardwalks and hiking
trails there.
And though a part of me wanted to turn
around and head back north to continue my
trip, I turned for home instead.
I arrived at my front door with a passport
stamped at 35 official parks in 20 states—and
a bike with 8,249 more miles on it! I felt so
confident; I just wanted to bask in the feeling
of my accomplishment.
Would I do it again? In a heartbeat! In fact,
I’m already plotting out my next ride to pick
up the additional five states I need.Then, perhaps another trip to see those places I had
wanted to spend more time at. And then,
who knows? In fact, I got a call from my
brother Bob last month asking if I wanted to
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always come across via the mail.
Grandma had known I was coming for a
visit—and she knew I’d be arriving on my
motorcycle. She looked at me with that look
that said I have a screw loose but she loves
me anyway.
When you think about it, what a difference—like much of the history I’d seen on my
way to her and back proved—a couple generations can make. A female biker free to
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Beautiful,
Deadly Wildlife
By Nick Hoppner
The sudden and untimely death this year of Larry Grodsky, noted motorcycle safety teacher and editor of the “Stayin’ Safe” department for Rider
magazine, sent shock waves thorough the motorcycling community. Larry
was killed when his motorcycle collided with a deer on a rural road in Texas.
hose of us who make long-distance
motorcycle touring a way of life
know and fear the hazards of
wildlife on the highways. Indeed, most
of us have had close calls and rue
the day when our next
encounter may include bodily
contact.
Just how serious is the beautiful—yet deadly—presence of wildlife
on our highways? It’s bad, and getting
worse, say most authorities.
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Wildlife counts often lag behind true figures by a year or more, but most indicate
increased populations of deer, elk,
moose, and even bear being hit each
year on American highways. How
many? On a national scale,
according to the National
Highway
Traffic
Safety
Administration (NHTSA), each year
there are more than 1.5 million vehicle crashes involving deer, causing an
estimated $1.1 billion in vehicle damages,
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150 lives lost, and more than 10,000 injured.
In deer-heavy states like Wisconsin, as
many as 20,000 or more auto accidents
involving deer occur in the month of
November alone, according to reporter Dan
Benson in a 2003 issue of the Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel. The causes are threefold: burgeoning deer populations, more vehicles on
the roads, and urban sprawl invading wild animals’ territory.
In Wisconsin, deer crashes accounted for
almost 16 percent of all crashes in Wisconsin
in 2002, wrote Benson, soaring to as high as
50 percent in some counties.
Deer crashes are especially deadly for
motorcyclists. Nearly three-quarters of all
the deer vs. motorcycle crashes recorded
during a one-year period in Wisconsin caused
serious injury or death to the motorcyclists
involved.
A research study, “Methods to Reduce
Traffic Crashes Involving Deer: What Works
and What Does Not,” commissioned by the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS),
examined the effectiveness of various tactics
used to keep deer away. Few could actually be
proven effective or could be deemed worth
the costs of implementing them.
Alas, magazine articles like this one, merely reminding riders to slow down and be
more careful in areas especially prone to
deer, don’t seem to produce any real results.
General education campaigns yield little or
nothing either. Ditto for those passive, yellow
DEER X-ING signs—because they’re virtually
everywhere, and therefore have little impact,
even when illuminated. Temporary flashing
“hazard” signs posted on sections of roadway
that cross deer-migration routes help only
insomuch as riders and drivers heed them.
(Trying to train headstrong humans in a hurry
can be almost as futile as training deer.) Active
alert signs triggered by deer in the vicinity are
prone to false positives caused by smaller animals, birds, and snow.
Despite the best efforts of scientists to
come up with effective devices to protect
drivers from animals bolting into their paths,
no warning device or deflection equipment
seems to work. Virtually no scientific data
exists to prove that wind-activated, vehiclemounted deer whistles work. Nor can any
data other than anecdotes like (“I bought one
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and haven’t had a collision since!”) scientifically substantiate the claims of self-powered
electronic warning horns. Flashing lights and
mirrors mounted along roadsides seem to
have little or no deterrent powers either.
The problem seems to be with the deer
themselves. So far, they’ve shown no natural
ability to comprehend what humans are trying
to convey with all their elaborate warning signals. And even though paved highways have
been part of their environment for more than
a century and a half, wild animals still haven’t
learned to “look both ways before crossing.”
Keeping deer completely off the roadway
is a difficult and costly solution, yet it seems to
be the most effective methodology. Deer
fences have proven quite effective in reducing
the number of collisions on stretches of roadway where they’re used. But the fences have
to be tall (eight feet) to work best, and at an
estimated cost of more than $42,000 per mile
for chain-link, they aren’t cheap. Underpass
crossings for the animals have been tried with
mixed results, and their high cost limits their
use. Then, too, environmentalists often point
out that such barriers interfere with natural
migratory patterns. And, of course, deer
herd reduction (“thinning the herds”) is
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So, what’s a motorcyclist to do—stay
home and hide under the covers? No, but
awareness, common sense and preparedness
can help.
Virtually everybody this writer has consulted (including me) who has had a close
encounter with deer on a highway says it happens suddenly and with almost no warning.
Some riders never see the animal they hit until
after the fact. In short—there is NO TIME to
plan a reaction. Your trained instincts must
take over. And because there is seldom
enough room to swerve effectively—and virtually no guarantee the animal won’t reverse
course directly into your escape route—you
are probably best served by emergency braking. Hopefully you will have practiced this skill
well in advance. It means squaring the handlebars, keeping your eyes level (on the horizon)
and applying smooth, and constantly increasing, pressure on both brakes to decrease your
impact as much as possible.
Of course, avoidance is far preferable to
reaction. Therefore, we’ve included thirteen
ways to avoid collision with an animal. We
hope they serve you well this autumn.
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13 WAYS TO
REDUCE YOUR
CHANCES OF
HITTING AN
ANIMAL
1. Identify High-Risk Situations.
“DEER X-ING” are posted signs on
roads where deer are common—
usually after some unfortunate person has collided with one.
2. Scan Continuously. Watch in wooded areas, especially if water is nearby.
3. Be Dawn/Dusk Aware. Animals
are particularly active in the
evening and early morning.
4. Note “Open Animal Avenues.”
Openings in fences, open gates, cattle guards, etc., create animal
opportunities.
5. Let
Larger Vehicles
“Run
Offense.” Hang back farther than
usual from any vehicle ahead of you.
If they have to take avoidance
actions, you should have time to
react.
6. Favor The Center Of The Road.
This gives you a clearer view of both
road edges and allows a split second more time for maneuvering.
7. Avoid Tunnel Vision. Scan the
edges of the road, to the limits of
your headlights and back. Don’t fixate on where your headlights meet
the darkness.
8. Flick From High Beams To Low.
Changing the lighted area before
you prevents your tunnel vision and
may reduce the “frozen-in-yourheadlights” hypnotic effect lights
have on animals.
9. Trust Your Peripheral Vision. The
“corners” of your eye are more sensitive to motion that straight-on
vision. If you sense something moving at the side of the road, react
immediately.
10. Predict Multiples. If one deer
appears, assume others are nearby,
about to bound across the road
ahead of you.
11. Slow Down. Any collision at 60 mph
will hurt more than one at 45 mph.
12. Be Careful With Avoidance
Maneuvers. Don’t swerve into an
on-coming truck to avoid a chipmunk.
13. Avoid Big Animals If Possible.
Employ your best braking or swerving skills. You do practice them,
don’t you?
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S t a n l e y
Wing Ding 28—“Music and Motorcycles”—in Nashville, Tennessee, was a good time
had by all. From its successful Guinness Book of World Records Fourth of July parade
attempt to outstanding optional tours, like those to the Grand Ole Opry, plenty of
opportunities abounded to experience not only the usual fun and fellowship of our
annual Family Reunion but also one of America’s greatest metropolitan areas, Music
City, USA.
f you were going to experience Wing
Ding for the first time—as was I— Wing
Ding 28 was definitely the way to do it.
“Overwhelming” is probably the best
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of planning, one would have thought I’d be prepared for the magnitude and ambitious nature
of the event. But I’ll tell you, I’m not certain
anything can ever fully prepare you to meet
over 13,000 of the world’s most outstanding,
warm, and giving people, let alone motorcyclists.
I loved every minute of it!
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To begin with, the grandeur of the host
hotel, The Gaylord Opryland Resort &
Convention Center, was amazing.The number
and variety of GWRRA seminars was breathtaking. And the scheduled events and vendor
show were boisterous, to say the least.
As the largest combined hotel and convention center under one roof, the Opryland
Resort offered ample conference room, ballroom, and convention space for all the
Association’s seminars and events. In fact, the
resort was so self-contained that there was little or no reason to set foot off the property.
The resort contains at least five full-service
restaurants and a host of other dining options
in addition to several small cafés. Necessities
and gift stores, ice cream parlors, internetaccess rooms, a complete spa, and much more
also abound. In fact, one didn’t even have to go
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property, if only to experience one or more of
the optional tours offered this year. Broader
tours of the city and countryside of Nashville
included seeing where country music legends
live (“Music Country” tour). More specific
tours included having a barbecue dinner in an
honest-to-goodness old-time “’holler” (“A
GWRRA Country Evening and Dinner at
Smiley Hollow”) or visiting historic buildings
like the “Mother Church” of country music—
Ryman Auditorium—or a live performance at
the Grand Ole Opry. In fact, thousands of
Members opted to participate in one or more
of the five optional tours offered this year.
The highlight of the off-property events,
however, was undeniably the Fourth of July
parade to Nashville’s downtown fireworks display. With staging beginning as early as 3 p.m.
on Tuesday, more than 1,286 bikes gathered
for the police-escorted ride to Nashville’s
Coliseum Parking Lot. On-hand were volunteers from both GWRRA and the Nashville
Convention & Visitors Bureau to help tabulate
the number of Gold Wing motorcycles in the
parade, since GWRRA Executive Director
Don Brock had already announced that an
attempt was being made to set a new Guinness
Book record for the “World’s Largest Single
Model Motorcycle Parade.” Just before the
thrilling drill team performances and one of
the largest fireworks displays in the nation
began, Don announced that, indeed, the unofficial count of Honda Gold Wing motorcycles
in the parade seemed to indicate that our
Fourth of July parade would set a new world
record—1,264 Wings.
Many Members chose to arrive in Nashville
earlier than Wing Ding’s official July 3-6, 2006,
dates. GWRRA Event Manager Ed Price indicated he had believed many folks would, in
part due to the additional tourist opportunities the city offered. But early birds also had
the opportunity to view one of the rowdiest
International Couple of the Year Selection
gatherings to date. Groups supporting each
Region’s Couple of the Year packed into the
Tennessee Ballroom on Sunday afternoon—
inflatable rally sticks in hand—and proceeded
to make more noise than anytime in recent
Wing Ding memory. Later that same evening,
those Members and more once again packed
the ballroom to witness what is believed to
have been the largest Talent Show gathering
ever, on Sunday evening. Though no official
counts were taken, so many Members crowded in to see the event that resort workers had
to be called in to remove wall partitions and
bring additional seats in order to accommodate everyone. Wing Ding was off to a great
start before it even officially began!
That spirit of enthusiasm carried over to
Opening Ceremonies Monday morning in
what is arguably the largest ballroom any Wing
Ding attendee has, and may ever, see. Crowds
were excited to welcome Jim & Brenda
Pennington of Great Lakes Region (D) as the
2006-2007 International Couple of the Year
and to learn of Wing Ding 29’s location in
Billings, Montana. Afterward, at 9 a.m. sharp, a
majority of the ceremony’s attendees rushed
down the flight of stairs be some of the first
folks in to the yearly vendor show, where
such newcomers as the Thoroughbred
Motorsports “Stallion” trike made its first official introduction to the GWRRA public.
Old standards like the Best Dressed
Competition, Pine Car Races, and Crazy Hat
Competition drew their usual large crowds
while some events, such as the on-bike games,
took on a new flair this year. In “An English
Faire,” co-riders performed such feats as
jousting “dragons” with their “lance,” otherwise known as a colorful swimming pool noodle. A fun time was had by all!
The Pavilion parking lots were busy all
week, too, with One-Up and Two-Up bike
games, Top Gun competition, a full agenda of
Rider Education courses, Trike Games, and
Tricycle Team pedaling hijinks organized and
run by a corps of able volunteers.
Most events—even outdoors—went off
without a hitch, though some, most notably
Wednesday’s Amazing Team Challenge, had to
be cancelled due to rain showers. But J&M’s
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“Dancin’ Through the Decades” Party, with
music performed by The Crawfish Band (back
by popular demand after their prior performance at Wing Ding in Grapevine, Texas) was
held indoors and provided a dry and rollicking
alternative to the wet outdoors. Wednesday’s
rain, however, did also cancel the much-anticipated Light Parade. But, where there’s a will,
there’s a way, and arrangements were made
instead for a Light Show to be held under the
resort property’s huge pavilion in lieu of a fullfledged parade of the grounds.
Almost 60 different seminars (once you
could find the illusive Bayou conference rooms
in which most of them took place) were varied and intriguing. Newcomers this year
included a seminar on next year’s first-ever
“European Wing Ding,” given by Viking Region
V Director Aage Schoug and another on
“Treasure Hunting: GPS Style” by Phil & Nancy
Rubeck.
Other highlights of Wing Ding this year
included the largest Red Cross Blood Drive
collection in Wing Ding history (168 pints) and
the addition of a designated charity—the
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation—that
received over $17,000 by week’s end. The
Statistical Awards were no less phenomenal,
with the youngest co-rider only six years old
and international long distance attendees from
as far away as New Zealand and South Africa.
Closing Ceremonies ended with a large
portion of the 13,603 Wing Ding Friends and
Members gathered to wait for the Grand Prize
drawings and their accompanying skill-based
game required by Tennessee law to determine
each winner. Three attending ticket holders’
tickets had to be drawn in order for each of
those ticket holders to approach the stage for
a challenge of magnetic darts. You could have
heard a pin drop as the audience members
waited to see who the final winners of the
Escapade Trailer, J&M Arai Helmets, 2007
Honda Gold Wing and more would be! Large
screens were even required to televise the
proceedings to Members in the back of the
ballroom.
When the darts were all thrown and the
scores carefully tallied, the Wing-winner—
Danny W. Cole of nearby Columbia,Tennessee
—whooped for joy. Danny said he had recently been contemplating purchasing a new Wing.
Now, with a brand-new one of his own color
choosing on the way, looks like Danny already
got his wish.
And how else would you conclude a wonderful four-day event like Wing Ding except
with an ice cream social for all the volunteers
immediately following Closing Ceremonies?
Sound like fun? It was!
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1. “Eula Mae Ledbetter” (Karen Hunter, of the
Indiana District staff) mortifies GWRRA Executive
Director Don Brock at the Talent Show.
2. Lee Tieche, IN-W and OH-T2, the Talent Show
winners, pose with their plaques.
3. Playing to a lonely stage and a packed house at
the Talent Show.
4. OH-T2 dance to “Celebrate Good Times” as the
Talent Show marionettes.
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5. Thousands packed the Opening Ceremonies
audience seats at Opryland Hotel.
6. Brenda Pennington gets the news about their
selection as Couple of the Year from Don Brock.
7. Bob & Juanee Barrington (left), last year’s ICOY,
greet the newly named ICOY for 2006-2007, Jim &
Brenda Pennington of Cleves, Ohio, from the Great
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8. GWRRA’s webmaster Ken Davis (left) sits onstage
with GWRRA Founder Paul Hildebrand and his wife
Dottie.
9. An “Energizer Bunny” interrupts the proceedings.
10. Outgoing Membership Enhancement Directors,
Beanie O’Neil & Steve Johnson fulfill their final
official duty.
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11. Line dancing at Smiley Hollow.
12. Good food and good friends equals good times at
Smiley Hollow.
Top Gun:
13. Michigan District Educators coordinate the Top
Gun competition.
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exercises more interesting for these talented riders.
Crazy Hat Contest:
15. Region F Directors Bill & Janet Agnew park their
dignity in favor of some silly fun.
16. A Wing on the horns of a dilemma.
17. Crazy Hat contest winners show off their recognition.
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Grand Parade:
18. Gathering for the Grand Parade.
19. Parade Staging in the afternoon heat.
20. Leading the Grand Parade.
21. Photographing the photographer during the
Grand Parade.
22. Jimmy Hodge prepares to share the Grand
Parade numbers.
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23. The combined Arizona/Canadian drill team
demonstration at Titan Stadium.
24. Watching the fireworks from behind Titan
Stadium.
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25. The original “tire biter.”
26. “Jousting”—Wing Ding-style.
27. With the help of a sidecar.
Pinecar Derby:
28. Frank Germo inspects a racer.
29. Avid pine car racing fans await the next start.
30. The race is on!
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31. Jere Goodman claims the Executive Director’s
Cup for Region B!
J&M Dance:
32. Carl & Joyous Bowen dance “a slow one” to the
Crawfish Band.
33. Everybody gets up for the “Electric Slide.”
34. Margaret & Bill Roland, the Tennessee District
Educators, sway to “Stairway to Heaven.”
35. B.J. Lyman and J&M’s John Lazzeroni watch as a
charity benefit prize ticket is drawn at the J&Msponsored dance party.
36. John Lazzeroni smiles with pride as his company
helps raise over $2,000 for the Ride for Kids.
Light Show:
37. Brilliant yellow at the Light Show.
38. Lights galore!
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Statistical Awards:
40. Caleb Borseth, 15, of Iowa City, Iowa, was the
youngest male rider to Wing Ding.
41. Charles Craig, 6, of Fayetteville, North Carolina,
was the youngest Co-Rider to Wing Ding.
42. George Connell, 89, from Marietta, Georgia, was
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the oldest male rider to Wing Ding.
43. Bryon Scott, traveled 8,351 miles from
Christchurch, New Zealand, to be the International
long distance individual at Wing Ding.
Closing Ceremonies:
44. Mike Traynor, founder of Ride for Kids®, thanks
Paul Hildebrand, founder of GWRRA, for the
Association’s support for nearly a quarter century.
45. Doug Lindholm of The Trike Shop congratulates
Tom Dahler of Aurora, Colorado, the winner of a
brand-new Roadsmith trike conversion.
46. Big money winners in the Grand “50/50” at
Wing Ding 28.
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47. Deb Lancour (center) of Gulliver, Michigan, was the
winner of the Copper Canyon Tour for Two from
MotoDiscovery by Pancho Villa Tours. Lucky Deb also won a
set of motorcycle tires from Dunlop Tire Corporation!
48. Danny Cole suddenly realizes he’s the big winner!
49. Danny W. Cole of Columbia, Tennessee, won the Grand
Prize: a 2007 Honda Gold Wing GL1800A donated by
American Honda and GWRRA.
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Miscellaneous:
50. A packed house enjoyed the Master’s Luncheon and
Awards Ceremony.
51. The Best Dressed contestants en masse.
52. American Honda’s outdoor hospitality area and demo
ride launch point.
53. Leadership Training’s smiling face.
54. Good food and good friends at an Opryland hotel
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55. The Experienced Rider Course is held despite early
morning rain.
56. The three tricycle teams posed for a group photo before
performing under cover of the pavilion.
57. An unexpected marriage proposal at Closing Ceremonies
earned a heartfelt “yes”!
58. Howard Halasz conducted several technical
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59. Wing World Editor Nick Hoppner (right) learns about
Gold Winging in Korea from Larry Erickson.
60. Trike games test a rider’s ability to maneuver three
wheels easily.
61. Dunlop Tire Corporation performs a vital mission—
motorcycle tire safety checks.
62. Motor Trike’s demo rides set up was spacious and
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easily accessible.
63. At the Bike Games, many competitors in the Tight Circle
abided by the Top Gun standards.
64. Best at the Bike Games: Two-Up winners Richard &
Wesley Monroe, shake with One-Up winner Maxie Hill (right).
65. Curt & Betty Dixon renewed their wedding vows at Wing
Ding 28. Paul Wolfe looks on.
66. The vendor show floor was crowded most days during
Wing Ding 28.
67. Having bought some shirts, this CA1-S shopper is now
eyeing some other goodies.
68. Scarecrow adds some pinstriping.
69. A “rose between thorns” at the Nolan helmet and Sokz
booth.
70. Jerry & Leisa Childers, volunteer photographers
extrordinaire, with the “helmet cam.”
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1. GL1000 Classic Stock
Mark Woodby
2. GL1000 Classic Custom
Bob MacBird & Susan VanMatre
3. GL1000 Classic Show
Gordon Carnes
4. GL1100 Stock
Joe Davis
5. GL1100 Custom
Merv & Linda Morley
6. GL1100 Show
Steve Brandt
7. GL1200 Stock
Reese Henderson
9. GL1200 Show
Susan Brown
10. GL1500 Stock
Ron Heffelfinger
11. GL1500 Custom
Don Day
12. GL1500 Show
Clyde & Cathy Hughes
13. GL1800 Stock
Larry & Virginia Hughes
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Winners
This year’s Wing Ding International Bike Show sponsored by Big Bike Parts took
place under the outdoor pavilion at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention
Center on July 4.The judging of the 149 entries began at 10 a.m.; prize plaques were
awarded shortly after noon. Here are the first prize winners’ photos, taken immediately following the competition.
Special thanks to Bill Harris of Custom Made Creations. Copies of these and other
Wing Ding photos are available for purchase at their Web site (www.custommade
creations.com).
14. GL1800 Custom
Gary & Lee Cross
15. GL1800 Show
Monte Mahowald
16. Airbrush w/ Trailer
Peter Weidman
17. Airbrush
Tom & Tammy Straka
18. Trailer Factory Stock
Ricky & Jeana Crews
19. Trailer Factory Custom
John & Debbie Gula
20. Trailer Factory Show
Tom Fletcher
21. Sidecar Stock
David & Donna Huey
22. Sidecar Custom
Jim & Jerree Coan
23. Sidecar Show
Jim & Vickie Dillard
24. Trike Stock
Buddy & Vanessa Cowart
25. Trike Custom
Ed & Mary Grazier
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Bike Show Winners
26. Trike Show
Charles & Helen Dunn
27. Trike with Trailer Stock
Tom Mullins
28. Trike w/ Trailer Custom
Malcom & Gigi Kelly
29. Trike w/ Trailer Show
Calvin Lohr & Laura Hammond
30. Valkyrie Stock
Joe Lorek
31.Valkyrie Custom
Mary Ketcham
32. Valkyrie Show
Ernie Strobridge
34. Open Class
Tommy Smith
35. Special Show
Ken & Dian Fourcher
36. Homemade Trailers
Edward Westbrook
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Wing World
2006-2007 Regional Couples of the Year
Sponsored by American Modern Insurance
t was a Sunday-afternoon, standing-room-only crowd that
packed into the Tennessee Ballroom for The International
Couple of the Year Selection, presented by American Modern
Insurance.
And the crowd came to support their favorites with boisterous cheers, applause and noisemaking. The excitement built in
waves as each candidate responded to questions asked by
GWRRA Co-Founder Shirley Stephens-Garcia.
For the first time, every North American Region in GWRRA
fielded a candidate, and the competition was close indeed!
At Opening Ceremonies on Monday morning, the suspense
ended with the naming of Region D’s Jim & Brenda Pennington
of Cleves, Ohio, as the 2006-2007 International Couple of the
Year, succeeding Bob & Juanee Barrington.
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Jim & Brenda Pennington, Region D
Jon & Diane Klaaren
Region A
Jim (Rosy) & Sandie Rosenthal
Region B
Kenton & Char Cole
Region E
Wayne & Dena Davis
Region F
Garry & Phyllis VanBuskirk
Region H
Bob & Thess Thurgood
Region I
Rick & Collette Carlisle
Region J
Larry & Janice Chisholm
Region K
Alan & Margaret Butler
Region L
Boots & Phyllis Streetman
Region N
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2006-2007 INTERNATIONAL
COUPLE OF THE YEAR
Jim & Brenda Pennington
of Cleves, Ohio, from the Great
Lakes Region (D)
PINEWOOD DERBY
CAR RACES
OPEN CLASS
1. Donna Miller
2. Cliff Miller
3. David Wilburn
Honorable Mention - Dale Frieden
TRADITIONAL CLASS
1. Frank Germo
2. Ruport Rodriquez
3. Dave Simmons
Honorable Mention - Vicki Evans
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS CUP
1. Jere Goodman - Region B
2. Cliff Miller - Region H
3. Mike Mitchell - Region N
Honorable Mention - Bob Pinet Region K
STATISTICAL AWARDS
OLDEST RIDER (MALE): Ed (George)
Connell, 89, Marietta, Georgia
OLDEST RIDER (FEMALE): Joyous
Bowen, 82, Shawano,Wisconsin
OLDEST CO-RIDER: Florence Shute,
85, Sewell, New Jersey
OLDEST SIDECAR PASSENGER:
Maxine Jackson, 86, Clearwater,
Florida
YOUNGEST RIDER: Caleb Borseth,
15, Iowa City, Iowa
YOUNGEST CO-RIDER: Charles Craig,
6, Fayetteville, North Carolina
YOUNGEST SIDECAR PASSENGER:
Bailey Corriher, 5, China Grove,
North Carolina
LONG DISTANCE RIDER (MALE):
Bruce Walton, 2,590 mi., Crofton,
British Columbia, Canada
LONG DISTANCE RIDER (FEMALE):
Donna Walton, 2,590 mi., Crofton,
LONG DISTANCE (TWO-UP): Dennis
& Kris Defrane, 2,594 mi.,Victoria,
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INTERNATIONAL LONG DISTANCE
(INDIVIDUAL): Bryon Scott, 8,351 mi.,
Christchurch, New Zealand
INTERNATIONAL LONG DISTANCE
(COUPLE): Martin & Rita Wheeler,
8,866 mi., Durban, South Africa
LARGEST DISTRICT IN ATTENDANCE
(BY NUMBERS): Ohio (528)
LARGEST DISTRICT IN ATTENDANCE
(BY PERCENTAGE): Delaware (20.9%,
37 of 177)
BEST DRESSED EVENT
PARADE CLASS – COUPLE
1. Ron & Lorie Heffelfinger, IL-L
2. Del & Joanne Britton, CA-1-M
PARADE CLASS – CHAPTER
1. CA-1M (Riverside, California)
2. FL1-T (Inverness, Florida)
SHOW CLASS – CHAPTER
1. FL1-H (Daytona Beach, Florida)
2. FL1-T (Inverness, Florida)
RIDING CLASS – COUPLE
1. Ed & Mary Ann Grazier,TN-Y
2. Monty & Sue Scott,AL-F
RIDING CLASS – CHAPTER
1. FL1-H (Daytona Beach, Florida)
LIGHTED BIKE SHOW
STREET CLASS
1. Frank Teasley,AL-T
2. Bill Ruth, PA-E
3. Richard Fetterman, MI-J
STREET CLASS COMBO
1. Bart McCoy, IN-A2
2. Ken Fourcher, NM-W
3. David Allen,TN-A2
OPEN CLASS
1. Danny & Christine Crow, IN-A2
2. Grumpy Williams, IN-A2
3. Bob Shepherd, KS-Q
TALENT SHOW
SERIOUS
OH-T2:“Celebration”
B.T. Kern, MS-F
HUMOROUS
Lee Tieche, IN-W,“Vanishing
Bandana (or Banana)”
Karen Hunter, IN staff,“Eula Mae
Ledbetter on Tour”
BIKE SHOW
1. GL1000 – Classic Stock
Mark Woodby, Ohio
2. GL1000 – Classic Custom
Bob MacBird & Susan VanMatre,
Texas
3. GL1000 – Classic Show
Gordon Carnes, Kentucky
David Mower,Tennessee
Frank Ladouceur, Ontario
4. GL1100 – Stock
Joe Davis, MI-B2
Gary Gillming, MO-X
Bradley Blunier, Illinois
5. GL1100 – Custom
Merv & Linda Morley, MI-O
6. GL1100 – Show
Steve Brandt, IA-E
Leonard Warnack,TN-M
7. GL1200 – Stock
Reese Henderson,TN-F
David Wileman, ND-D
No entries
13. GL1800 – Stock
Larry & Virginia Hughes, NC-E2
Terry Kintz, GA-J
James Smith, TX-Z2
Gary & Lee Cross, IN-Z
Dave Welch, OH-B
Donald Hite, VA-R
15. GL1800 – Show
Monte Mahowald, MN-O
Tim Tingle,Tennessee
16. Airbrush – All Gold Wings/Valkyrie
Trikes or Sidecars with Trailers
Peter Weidman, NY-N
William Ruth, PA-E
Jim Coleman, ON-Y
17. Airbrush – All Gold Wings/Valkyrie
Trike or Sidecar
Thomas Straka, OH-V2
Kim Johnston, NE-B
Richard Bach, PA-D
18.Trailer, Factory Stock
Ricky Crews,TN-O
Vern Neal,TX-W
Jim & Naraine Coleman
9. GL1200 – Show
Susan Brown,TN-A
Paul Stafford, Florida
19.Trailer, Factory Custom
John Gula, OH-M
William Washington, VA-O 6
Frank Teasley, Alabama
10. GL1500 – Stock
Ron Heffelfinger, IL-L
Dale Compton,TX-G2
Ken Jones,TN-A2
20.Trailer, Factory Show
Tom Fletcher,TX-B
David Bradley, CO-N 6
Eddie Snapp, Indiana
Don Day,TX-G2
Scott Ramsey, North Carolina
Robert Abbott,Tennessee
21. Gold Wing & Sidecar, Stock
David Huey, VA-C
Jeff Michaels, FL-H2
12. GL1500 – Show
Clyde & Cathy Hughes, KY-G2
Eddie Haynes, OH-I2 5
Dennis Schmidt,WI-G
22. Gold Wing & Sidecar, Custom
Jim Coan, NC-B2
23. Gold Wing & Sidecar, Show
James Dillard, IL-O
Mike Freeman, Alabama
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G DING WINNERS
24.Trike, Stock
Buddy Cowart,TX-Z2
Connie Smith, GA-W
Wayne Gaston, AL-A
25.Trike, Custom
Ed Grazier, TN-Y
Ben Whittemore,West Virginia
Tom White, NC-G2
26.Trike, Show
Charles Dunn, TX-Z2
Cy Wuebbels, IL-O
Anthony Sparacino, FL-T
27.Trike with Trailer, Stock
Tom Mullins, Kentucky
Ron Knudtson, IA-E
28.Trike with Trailer, Custom
Malcom Kelly, VA-R
Jerry Stalnaker, OH-P
Steve Johnson, TX-A
29.Trike with Trailer, Show
Calvin Lohr, OH-G2
Johnny Maybrier, Kentucky
30.Valkyrie, Stock
Joe Lorek, OH-Z
Jim Casey, CO-E
31.Valkyrie, Custom
Mary Ketcham, OH-F2
32.Valkyrie, Show
Ernie Strobridge, ON-S
33.Valkyrie with Trailer –
No entries
34. Open Class
Tommy Smith, GA-W
Sanford Gardner, VA-P
Cheryl Strobridge, ON-S
35. Special Show
Ken Fourcher, NM-W
James Huber, ON-E
Dan Ketcham, OH-F2
36. Homemade Trailers
Edward Westbrook, MI-B2
Eddie Davis, MS-Q
Darrell Dunn TN-A2
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ONE-UP BIKE GAMES
SLOW RIDE
Maxie Hill,TX
Donald Riffey,VA-F
Richard Monroe, IN-B2
DECREASING CONE WEAVE
Maxie Hill,TX
Donald Riffey,VA-F
Richard Monroe, IN-B2
TIGHTEST CIRCLES
Ed Brenner,TN-Z
Maxie Hill,TX
Jerry Cowan, CA1-M
OVERALL CHAMPION
Maxie Hill,TX
TWO-UP BIKE GAMES
SLOW RIDE
Richard & Wesley Monroe, IN-B2
Ed & Linda Johnson,VA-H
David & Judy Allen,TN-A2
BALLS ON CONES
Ed & Linda Johnson,VA-H
Robert & Sharon Tew, NC-D2
BAGS IN BUCKETS
David & Judy Allen,TN-A2
Gary Stephens & Barb Eaton,
TN-W2
OVERALL CHAMPION
SIDECAR CIRCUIT
Tom & Andy Barmen, WI-H
Pat & Billy Joyner, NC-D2
Billy & Pat Joyner, NC-D2
TRAILERING CIRCUIT
Chuck Pinyerd, OH-K2
Tom Barmen,WI-H
Stephen Lamb, NE-W
TOP GUN
NOVICE GL1500
Andrew Karakos, NC-K2
Brian Berthelot, LA-A
Brad Garner, MI-W
EXPERIENCED GL1500
Jon Lorek, OH-Z
Rick Brothers, AL-N
Adain Carpenter, WV-B
EXPERT GL1500
Jerry Cowan, CA1-M
Merlyn Hartman,TX-V2
Don Courdway, MI-A2
NOVICE GL1800
Donald Riftey, VA-F
Gary Stephens, MO-W2
Robert Tew, NC-D2
EXPERIENCED GL1800
Billy Joyner, NC-D2
Dennis Defrane, ON-V
Paul Crowder, GA
EXPERT GL1800
David Holland,AZ-B
Mike Sylvester,TX-V2
Tom Leeper, MD-G
ONE-UP TRIKE GAMES
Mark Epperson,WA-M
Dave Leavens, IL-J
Larry Hladik, NE-C
TWO-UP TRIKE GAMES
Larry & Connie Hladik, NE-C
Mark & Lorraine Epperson,WA-M
Kenneth & Valarie Burton, OH-L
DAILY “50/50”-July 2
Mike O’Neal
Gilbert Benrs
Greg Justice
Lou Slowix
Todd Palmer, Ralph Frehger,
Diane George, Chris DePriest
John Zimmer, Sharon Broadwater,
Rebecca Jones,Wayne Davis
Larry Crabtree, Jean Heddings,
Jim Zabler, Dave Beranek
GRAND “50/50”-July 6
(20%) Kenneth Home,
Jacksonville, FL
(15%) Rick Carlisle,
Tofield,AB
(10%) Jerry Lyn Suggs,
Fayetteville, NC
(5%) Linda Zabler,
San Diego, CA
POKER RUN
($500) Larry Crabtree, Maryville,TN
($250) Regina Baumer, Longview,WA
($100) Harold Jabob,Tampa, FL
($50) John Zimmer, Lizella, GA
($25) Alice Holdem, Nekoosa,WI
($25) Betty Gaston, Mobile,AL
($25) Betty Ross, London, ON
($25) Roxie O’Neil, Mahomet, IL
“Prize Extravaganza” Prizes
Big Bike Parts
$1,000 value in accessories
Tim Underwood, Indianapolis, IN
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires
Deb Lancour, Gulliver, MI
Pakit Racks by Dixon Y Machine
Elaine Williams, Edwards, MS
William Herring, Ft. Madison, IA
Kuryakyn $1000 value in accessories
Teresa Conn, Grethel, KY
Travelcade Road Sofa Saddle
Jerald Jones,Vienna, IL
Fairchild Sports Air-Tek Jacket & Shirts
Gary Gross, Montvale, New Jersey
GRAND PRIZES
American Honda/GWRRA
2007 Honda Gold Wing GL1800A
Danny W. Cole, Columbia,TN
Roadsmith Trike Conversion
The Trike Shop
Tom Dahler, Aurora, CO
Escapade Trailer
California Sidecar
Mike Neels, Clinton, IA
His & Hers Arai Helmets w/ Headsets
J&M Corporation
Dan Thomas, Frewsburg, NY
Copper Canyon Tour for Two
MotoDiscovery by Pancho Villa Tours
Deb Lancour, Gulliver, MI
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Sponsors and Grand Prize Donors!
Please support these folks as well as they support us!
Corporate Sponsor:
J & M Corporation.............................................“Dancin’ Through the Decades” Dance party ..............www.jmcorp.com
GRAND PRIZE SPONSORS:
American Honda Motor Company................Grand Prize (2007 Gold Wing motorcycle) ...................www.honda.com
California Sidecar ...............................................Grand Prize (Escapade Trailer)...........................................www.californiasidecar.com
J & M Corporation.............................................Grand Prize (pair of Arai helmets with headsets).........www.jmcorp.com
The Trike Shop ....................................................Grand Prize (Roadsmith Trike kit) ....................................www.trikeshop.com
MotoDiscovery Tours........................................Rider Ed. Drawing (Copper Canyon Trip for two)........www.motodiscovery.com
SPONSORS:
Always Charming by Jene .................................Talent Show
American Modern Insurance ...........................Couple of the Year ................................................................www.amig.com
Big Bike Parts ......................................................Bike Show ..............................................................................www.bigbikeparts.com
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store ...............Field Events .............................................................................www.crackerbarrel.com
D.F.T.Trikes, Inc ...................................................Poker Run ..............................................................................www.dfttrikes.com
Dallas Motorcycle Accessories........................Poker Run ..............................................................................www.dallasmotorcycles.com
Dunlop Motorcycle Tire Co. ...........................Grand Parade .........................................................................www.dunlopmotorcycle.com
Electrical Connection ........................................Light Parade ............................................................................www.electricalconnection.com
Hannigan Motorsports......................................Best Dressed Awards ...........................................................www. hannigantrikes.com
Honda of Cool Springs .....................................Light Parade / Local Dealer ................................................www.hondacoolsprings.com
Kowboy Korner ..................................................Guided Tours ..........................................................................www.kowboykorner.com
Markel American Insurance Co ......................Top Gun .................................................................................www.bike-line.com
Motor Trike ..........................................................Statistical Awards...................................................................www.motortrike.com
Niehaus Cycle Sales...........................................Transportation........................................................................www.niehauscycle.com
Sam’s Club............................................................Refreshments: water & ice cream .....................................www.samsclub.com
Silver Eagle Outfitters .......................................Pine Car races........................................................................www.silvereagleoutfitters.com
PRIZE EXTRAVAGANZA DONORS:
Big Bike Parts ......................................................Prize Extravaganza - $1000. of accessories.....................www.bigbikeparts.com
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires..................................Prize Extravaganza - 3 sets of tires .................................www.dunlopmotorcycle.com
Fairchild Sports ...................................................Prize Extravaganza - 3 sets of jackets/shirts ..................www.fairchildsports.com
Küryakyn ..............................................................Prize Extravaganza - $1000. of accessories.....................www.kuryakyn.com
Pakit Rak by Dixon Y Machine ........................Prize Extravaganza - 2 - Pakit Raks...................................www.dixonymachine.com
Travelcade.............................................................Prize Extravaganza - road sofa ...........................................www.saddlemen.com
Special Thanks to Mike & Angie Mitchell, Region N Directors; Jeff & Cherri Liner,Tennessee District Directors;Troy & Vicky
Hurt, Chapter TN-A Directors; Judy & Albert McKee, Chapter TN-D Directors; and Joey & Bridgette Hendren, Chapter TN-Y
Directors.We now know the definition of true “Southern Hospitality.” Many thanks to you and your teams!
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MOTORCYCLE GOODIES
For information on advertising in this section call (623) 581-5900 Ext. 214 or 226 • www.motorcyclegoodies.com
www.jdtrailers.com
717-933-8070
The Big Leaders in Small Trailers!
Accessories for your GL1500 & GL1800 Honda Gold Wing
Shop On Line:
www.wingtoys.com
866-489-TOYS (8697)
14928 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77040
&
CARTIER MARKETING
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4809 Ashlock Drive
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800-743-7467
Patches
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•
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•
•
“We Care”
972-370-1012
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MADE FROM YOUR DESIGN
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•
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- W h i t n e y, Te x a s -
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Trailers
www.cheyennetrailers.com
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866-683-1825
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www.timeout-trailers.com
th
Specializing in: The Original
00
*Black Denim Vests $26 *Denim Vests $2600
*Leather Vests $3500 & up
Visa & Mastercard
Accepted
(386) 740-9952
Made in the USA
1895 W. Beresford Rd.
Deland, FL 32720
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www.conspicuityinc.com • email: conspic@flash.net
Stainless Steel
Brake Line Set
WAGS
GL1000 • GL1100 • GL1200 • GL1500
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Bed, table, seating and living space
BAKER BUILT™ AIR WINGS™
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o
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”A great ride for 1 OR MORE pets!”
11877 Walnut Grove Rd.
Ohio City, OH 45874
1-800-451-9464 or 419-965-2646
www.bakerbuilt.com e-mail info@bakerbuilt.com
October 2006
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The Ultimate Gold Wing Accessory
®
Honda Specialists
Gold Wing 1975 - 2005
Service • Parts • Accessories • Trikes
The New “Adventure” Model
www.wingworx.com
Available in all the new Gold Wing colors.
The ultimately designed trailer to
match your new
GL 1800—plus
the legendary
performance we are
known for.
916-852-0552
Ph: 217-586-2201 Fax: 217-586-4830
Toll Free: 888-463-1917
www.american-legend.com
Introducing mounting system for Garmin GPS!
www.GadgetGuy.net
Engineering,
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Innovative Ideas
www.BF-Specialties.com
847-350-9333 • Fax 847-350-9366
Billet aluminum housing with integrated lock for Garmin StreetPilot 26xx.
Strategically positioned to be viewed through bi-focal glasses.
Add-on modules available for installation of
gadgets like radar detector, MP3 player
and satellite radio.
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GL1800 ACCESSORIES
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1-888-439-1484
w w w. r o a d t r i p e s s e n t i a l s . c o m
FREE PARTS & ACCESSORIES
C ATA L O G !
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• Gift Certificates Available•
The Ultimate Helmet Liners
1-800-872-9595
Reversible (Satin or Cotton) ......$13.95
Original (Cotton on Cotton) ......$13.95
USA Edition (Cotton on Satin) ..$13.95
Classic (Single Layer Cotton) ......$9.95 GL1800 Trike Patches - $8.95 ea.
americanroadrider.com • 1-800-600-1358
Plus other “Goodies” used by
motorcycle riders everywhere.
chromecrazy.net
GL1100/1200, GL1500, GL1800
800.992.9995
“THE BREEZE”
CARGO TRAILER
Champion & Tri-Wing
Trike Conversion Specialist
Call for Brochure
608-846-5363
Email: trailers@itis.com • www.countrytrailers.net
Wind Noise Reduction
Since 2001 - only $9.95 +s/h
www.windsockwinddeflector.com
8 sizes available
L&T ENTERPRISES
586.598.3912 •
Fax
586.598.3915
REDUCES NOISE • IMPROVES CLARITY • MAINTAIN AVC SETTINGS
Gold Wing Accessories
888-772-3689 or visit our online store at:
www.cycle-goodies.com
#52-760
2006 Navigation
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Price may change without notice!
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Fax 417-831-3105
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www.genesgallery.com
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NEOSHO FIBERGLASS
STARLIGHT
UTILITY TRAILER
PRICES START AT
84995 (Jupiter)
$
NEW
Model #16
Mic-Mutes
CYCLES, TRIKES &
TRAILER COVERS
Rider or Passenger can toggle
on—off both mics
Eliminates ALL road and wind noise
from intercom!
No Wires To Cut or Splice! No
Switches To Add!
• Noah Fabric - allows air in, keeps
water out, resists tears, won’t
fade or rot.
• Lightweight, fast drying.
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• Custom Made for any Size.
Simple Plug in Installation !
PRICES START AT $6000
DEALER FOR TRIKES by “The Trike Shop”
CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE
1-800-641-4647 • 417-451-0699
www.neoshotrailers.com
888-464-8564
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Trikes
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Order at:
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Bulk: cordcover@hotmail.com
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Brakes • Tires • Honda • Harley • New or Used
Us T
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40
$
FOLD DOWN FLAG POLES
+ $4 S&H
NEW, IMPROVED LSE 2004 FOLDING FLAG POLES
(Chromed ABS/PC)
$24.95 plus shipping.
Fold Down Flag Poles
(Polished Anodized Aluminum)
Half cover - 100% ripstop nylon - water repellent.
Custom fit for Wings, Valkyrie and more.
Coat pocket size for easy storage.“Tote” bag included.
Specify if tall shield
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2418 Arrowhead Dr. • Abilene, TX 79606
www.tourkingcovers.com
Fold Down Flag poles
NEW FOLD DOWN
FLAG POLE
HELPING HAND™
BEVERAGE HOLDER
*RECTANGULAR BASE
(Chromed Aluminum) For the
Kuryakyn Rack $44.95 +S/H
*SQUARE BASE
(Chromed Aluminum) For 1/2”
Tubing & Rails $41.95 +S/H
586-749-6425
3142 Hwy 125 NW
Peel, AR 72668-8919
Model D
SPRING LOADED
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
$22.95
driver or passenger - plus S/H
(Chromed Aluminum)
NEW
OFFICE
CONTACT
FOR:
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610-438-3084 • cordcover@hotmail.com
neoshofiber@mail.4state.com
3164 N. Colorado St. 3141 39th St. SW
Chandler, AZ 85225 Fargo, ND 58103
If you have questions about using the Triple
D Lift and Loader for your motorcycle or
you ready to make a purchase visit our
web site at: www.tripledloader.com
It’s as easy as 1-2 to load your
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equipment can go from floor to bed with
just the touch of a button.
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“The Helping Hand™
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Call 1-866-341-4204
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21 Models for GW, Valkyrie & K1200LT
www.m-j-enterprises.com • mnj@leadhill.net
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Texas Global Exports
Non-Helmet Headsets
previously manufactured by
Customs
• GOLD WING OR HARLEY ULTRA COMPATIBLE
Dealers Welcome!
• FULL STEREO, HIGH FIDELITY SOUND
• MODELS AVAILABLE FOR 5 PIN,
6 PIN OR 7 PIN SYSTEMS
• EXCELLENT CB & STEREO USE
www.TexasGlobalExports.com
• LIGHTWEIGHT • BOOM MIC
(not counting your ride, of course)
P.O. Box 120937 • Arlington, TX 76012
Aerodynamic Single Bike Trailer
817.277.6061
October 2006
1-888-231-3575
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Wing Ding 29 Hotels List
Reserve Your Wing Ding Hotel Rooms Early! Call (888) 995-3088 or visit www.wing-ding.org
Hotel Name
Billings Hotel and Convention Center: Co-host
1223 Mullowney Ln., Billings, MT 59101
Holiday Inn Grand Montana: Co-host
5500 Midland Rd., Billings, MT 59101
Best Western Billings (Clubhouse Inn)
5610 S. Frontage Rd., Billings, MT 59101
Best Western Clock Tower Inn (Ponderosa)
2511 1st. Ave N., Billings, MT 59101
Best Western Kelly Inn and Suites
4915 Southgate Dr., Billings, MT 59101
Best Western Laurel
205 S.E. 4th St., Laurel, MT 59044
Boothill Inn and Suites
242 E. Airport Rd., Billings, MT 59105
C’Mon Inn
20220 Overland Ave., Billings, MT 59102
Comfort Inn
Country Inn and Suites
231 Main St., Billings, MT 59105
Days Inn
843 Parkway Ln., Billings, MT 59101
Dude Rancher Lodge
415 N. 29th St., Billings, MT 59101
Fairfield Inn
Hampton Inn
Hilltop Inn
Holiday Inn Express Lockwood
430 Cole St., Billings, MT 59101
Kelly Inn
Quality Inn
Ramada Limited
1345 Mullowney Ln., Billings, MT 59101
Red Roof Inn
Rimrock Inn
Rimview Inn
Riverstone Billings Inn
Sheraton Hotel
Springhill Suites
1818 King Ave. W., Billings, MT 59102
Super 8
Travel West Inn
3311 2nd Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101
War Bonnet Inn
2612 Belknap Ave., Billings, MT 59101
Western Executive Inn
3121 King Ave. W., Billings, MT 59102
Rooms
Start At
Miles
to Site
Pets
Local
Calls
High Speed
Breakfast
RV
Laundry
Parking
$94.00
7
$10/night
$0.50
free
no
yes
$95.00
7
$10-$25
$0.75
free
Mon - Sat. $7.95
$99.00
7
free
free
free
$90.00
3
free
free
$112.50
6
free
$79.00
22
$83.70
Pool
Restaurant
yes
indoor
on-site
yes
no
indoor
on-site
free
free
yes
free
no
no
yes
outdoor
on-site
free
free
free
yes
yes
indoor
next door
$10/night
free
possible fee
free
yes
yes
indoor
no
0.5
No
free
free
free
no
yes
indoor
no
$96.59
7
No
free
free
free
no
no
outdoor
no
$99.00
8
$15
free
free
free
no
no
indoor
no
No
free
free
free
no
yes
indoor
no
$93.00 Adjacent
in/outdoor 2 1/2 blocks away
$75.99
6
$5/night
free
free
free
no
yes
no
no
$68.00
2
$5/night
free
free
no
no
no
no
on-site
$99.99
7
No
free
free
free
no
no
indoor
no
$99.00
6
free
free
free
free
yes
yes
indoor
no
$63.00
5
$7/night
free
free
free
no
yes
no
no
$105.00
4
No
free
free
free
no
no
indoor
no
$69.00
7
limit 2 free
free
free
free
yes
yes
outdoor
no
$89.00
7
$25 deposit
free
free
free
no
yes
indoor
no
$75.00
7
$5/night
$0.50
free
free
no
yes
in/outdoor
no
$62.99
7
free
free
no
no
no
yes
indoor
no
$66.60
2
$5/night
free
no
free
no
yes
no
on-site
$69.00
2
$10
free
free
free
no
yes
no
no
$63.00
2
$7/night
free
free
free
yes
yes
no
no
$95.00
2
$50 deposit
free
free
no
no
no
indoor
on-site
$124.00
7
No
free
free
free
no
yes
indoor
next door
$90.00
6
$10
$1
free
free
yes
yes
no
no
$61.00
2
No
free
free
free
no
yes
no
no
$55.00
3
$10
charge
free
free
no
yes
outdoor
no
$90.00
8
free
free
free
no
no
no
no
next door
GWRRA
Invites you to
Wing Ding 29
Billings, Montana • July 4-7, 2007
To register, simply mail or fax this form, or call 1.800.843.9460,
or visit www.wing-ding.org on the Internet.
RIDER’S NAME: _______________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
CITY/ST/ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________
Full registration includes:
access to trade show,
seminars, talent show, field
events, parades, opening
and closing ceremonies.
Plus, each full registrant
receives a souvenir event pin,
event program, discount
coupon book, one door prize
ticket and one grand prize
ticket for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes!
COUNTRY:______________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
WORK PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
Please use ONE form for
each rider (the rider is the
driver of the motorcycle). Coriders (passengers) use the
same form as the rider.
EMAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
EARLY: (Postmarked before May 14, 2007)
LATE: (Postmarked May 14 - June 15, 2007)
Number of Life or Gold Members
x $20 = $
Number of Life or Gold Members
x $22 = $
Number of Members
x $40 = $
Number of Members
x $45 = $
Number of Non-Members
x $50 = $
Number of Non-Members
x $55 = $
Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing
must be received at the Home Office on or before June 15, 2007, and are subject to a $15
handling charge. No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted. Day passes will be
available, $15 for Members, $22 for non-members. On-site full registration fee is $50 for
Members and $60 for non-members.
Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities
and events! Additional lodging and camping information will be sent with your registration
confirmation 2-3 weeks after your application is processed. Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any
other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the
registration area.
FAX or MAIL this form to:
GWRRA
P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
1.800.843.9460
623.581.2500 (Phoenix)
Fax: 623.581.3844
Register on-line at
www.wing-ding.org
Continued on other side…
Wing Ding 29, July 4-7, 2007 • Billings, Montana
RIDER EDUCATION COURSES
The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number of participants. You will be
notified of your class time and location as soon as possible.
Note: Certification cost is per bike!*
ERC
(One-up) Learn advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, swerving and
other possible lifesaving techniques plus mental skills and situation strategies for the
single rider. 5.5 hours (range only).
ERC
(Two-up) This course offers the same basic principles as the ERC with the added
element of a co-rider. 5.5 hours (range only).
GWRRA ARC
Experience advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, and swerving
techniques plus mental and situational strategies in GWRRA's own Advanced Rider
Course. 8.0 hours (classroom & range).
Sidecar
This course offers advanced techniques of riding with a sidecar as well as situation
strategies and accident avoidance tactics.
6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
Trailering
Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable travel.
Motorcycles only, no trikes or sidecars please.
6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
Trike
This course teaches advanced riding skills for the trike rider such as
maximum braking, swerving and turning. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
SOUVENIR
WING DING T-SHIRT
ERC (two-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Co-Rider _______________________
GWRRA ARC _________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Co-Rider _______________________
Sidecar ______________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
OPTION: To receive your event shirt in advance,
please add $3 (s/h) per shirt. Valid only for
orders placed by May 14th, 2007.
(Place quantity next to size)
TOTAL
ERC (one-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
$15
$20
$30
$50
1 Yard (18 tickets)
= $10
3 Yards (54 tickets) = $20
7 Yards (126 tickets) = $40
Total ______________
Must be present to win! Drawings held at Closing
Ceremonies. GWRRA not responsible for filling out
tickets or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or
counterfeit tickets will be voided.
Child & Infant This course is designed to teach and certify you in the Child & Infant principles
CPR/First Aid of CPR and First Aid. Come and learn these lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.
(New)
Rider ________________________
____________ 5 Tickets =
____________ 10 Tickets =
____________ 20 Tickets =
____________ 40 Tickets =
GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 (4 WINNERS!)
CPR/First Aid This course is designed to refresh and recertify you in the basic principles of CPR
and First Aid. 4 hours.
(Renew)
# OF PEOPLE
Must be present to win!
Total ______________
CPR/First Aid This course is designed to teach and certify you in the basic principles of CPR and
(New)
First Aid. Come and learn these absolutely essential lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.
CLASS
WIN A 2007 HONDA GOLD WING
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
_______
Small
Medium
Large
XL
2XL
3XL
Golf Shirt (Qty)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
$15=
$15=
$15=
$15=
$17=
$20=
$30=
______
______
______
______
______
______
______
Golf Shirt size(s) ____ ____ ____ ____
Co-Rider _______________________
Total _______________
Trailering _____________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
Co-Rider _______________________
Trike _________________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
Co-Rider _______________________
CPR/First Aid-New _____________ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________
Name ________________________
CPR/First Aid-Renewal __________ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________
Name ________________________
Child/Infant CPR/First Aid _______ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________
*$30 refund after course completion
Name ________________________
Grand Total ______________________
Keep informed of new information
as it becomes available.
Go to:
www.wing-ding.org
FAX or MAIL this form to:
GWRRA • P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
1.800.843.9460 • Fax: 623.581.3844
Register online at
www.wing-ding.org
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(+$3/shirt)=______
(N/A)
BIKE SHOW COMPETITION
Thirty-six classifications! Includes a special souvenir pin.
Number of bikes ___________ x $10 = __________________
POKER RUNS
(8 WINNERS!)
Must be present to win! Includes a special souvenir pin.
First place ($500), second ($250), third ($100), fourth
($50), fifth - eighth ($25 each). Winners will be posted
on Closing Day. Five card draw.
Number of hands ____________ x $5 = __________________
GRAND TOTAL: $
ENCLOSED
K Check
K 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:
K M/C
Number:
Exp.
Signature:
K VISA
K AmEx
K Discover
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 editor@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
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 avaible. 727-259-3021. e-mail:
info@paulexports.com.
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.
kit when I first bought it. Garage kept, but some minor
scratches on left side of fairing from falling over. Pictures
can be seen on craiglist.org. Asking $2,850. Ron. (513)
899-3611 or rps520@your-net.com. OH.
1993 Gold Wing Aspencade. Candy Spectrum red. 140k
mi. With matching Starlight trailer with bra and cooler with
cover. Bike has Corbin seat with built-in back rest, very
good Elite 3 tires, new battery, good brakes, and Tulsa
windshield with vent. 40-channel CB, AM/FM cassette
player. Very well maintained; changed timing belt at 100k
mi. Has extra alternator, stock seat, and helmets. Great
bike. (918) 945-7554 after 3 p.m. OK.
1995 GL1500 SE. Two-tone red. 83k mi. Mint Condition.
New tires and brakes. Braided steel brake lines. Trailer
hitch. Many extras. Garaged. $9,500 obo. Wayne. (860)
489-9314. CT.
NEED PARTS FOR YOUR OLDER GOLD WING?
We are your #1 source! We have over 1,000 used parts
in stock and ready to ship and more than 20
GL’s waiting to be stripped down! We specialize in
Wing parts from 1975 to 1987. See us online at
www.oldwingpartsking.com or call 305-305-1839.
1996 GL1500 Gold Wing SE. 84,500 mi. Passenger arm
rests, driver backrest, Honda factory CB radio, air horns,
AM/FM tape deck, Tulsa windshield and stock windshield,
heel/toe shifter, floorboards. New tires this season. Always
garaged. $7,000 obo. (248) 770-7405 or (248) 7707406 or mdm3962@comcast.net.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RENTAL. Member-owned
Colorado home at Trout Creek Pass between Buena Vista
and Hartsel. At 9300’, there are beautiful mountain
rides in every direction. First class accomodation with 2
bedrooms, 2 baths and large loft/family room. $150 a
night with a weekly discount. 904-260-7925 or
farmer557@aol.com
1996 Honda Gold Wing Aspencade. Very blue. 13k mi.
Excellent condition, with rider backrest, ride-off stand,
cover. New Dunlop Elite 3’s. $8,195 obo. Denny. (509)
574-0766. scootpop@charter.net. WA.
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O T O R C Y C L E S
1984 GL1200 Gold Wing. Wineberry. 66k miles on
odometer (cable broke in April ‘06). New tires/brakes,
new starter solenoid since Nov. ‘05. Have Markland light
bar and rear mud flap that was removed to install Voyager
October 2006
1997 Gold Wing SE. Sapphire blue/black. 19k mi.
Outstanding condition. New tires/battery, bra, driving
lights, voltmeter. Original owner, many add-ons. $10,000
obo. Tom. (775) 825-4947. NV.
1998 Gold Wing 1500. Red. 75k mi, Factory CB and
Garmin color GPS. Tulsa windshield, custom seat.
Meticulously maintained. $8,995. (480) 614-1253 or
dspongberg@cox.net. AZ.
1998 Gold Wing Aspencade. Candy Apple red. 94k mi.
Outstanding condition with CB and aftermarket windshield.
$10,500. (248) 380-1381. MI.
1999 Honda Magna 750cc. Black/orange. 17,800 mi.
One owner. Engine modification: DRP jets/shims, Kevlar
clutch, braided cables. Accessories: Kuryakyn, Leatherlyke,
Mustang seat, Sissy Bar T-bag. Many extras. $4,950 obo.
Kevin. (931) 993-8499 or yoccm@charter.net. TN.
1999 GL1500 SE 50th Anniversary Edition. Candy red.
36k mi. Mint condition. New Battery, CB/CD, GPS, radar
detector, Texelent bar, backrest, extensive chrome, PIAA
1100X driving lights. Tulsa, all chrome accessories,
Kuryakyn, and many other custom extras. Garage kept.
$13,000. David. (386) 848-5811. Goldwing.mann
@yahoo.com. FL.
2000 Royal Star Yamaha Venture. 32k mi. Lots of extras.
CB, AM/FM cassette player. Tachometer, voltmeter, etc.
New back tire. NADA Blue Book is $9,400; I am asking
$8,800 obo. Bob. (904) 704-1410. bewsee.robert
@dol.gov. FL.
2001 GL1800. Illusion red. 46k mi. $3k in accessories
and Hannigan trailer color matched. Many extras, including CB and XM radio. Always garaged. Selling due to
heath. E-mail kussr@cox.net for list of accessories and
photo. $17,500.
2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic. Beautiful chromeillusion “Diamond Dust” flame paint-job. 8,500 mi. Fuelinjected. Vance & Hines long-shots, Mustang seat w/backrest for rider and driver; hyper-charger, power commander,
Cobra lightbar, windshield, Saddleman saddlebags, and
much more. Over $15,000 invested! Must see! $8,395.
Paul. (270) 753-0988. KY.
2004 GL1800 Gold Wing. Red. 10,500 mi. Chrome and
lights added. CB, driver backrest, trailer hitch and trailer
and more. Balance of warranty. $17,500. Paul. (610)
738-4177. PA.
T R I K E S
1989 GL1500 with Motor Trike conversion in 2003. Teal
green. 17k mi. Tag-a-long trailer. Compufire alternator.
Deka seal battery. Driver highway pegs and back rest.
Trunk rack and carpet in trunk and Tag-a-long bags. Always
garaged. Asking $15,900. Richard. (918) 260-9448.
rlpldur@juno.com. OK.
1990 Gold Wing with Motor Trike conversion (5 years
ago). Blue. 50k mi. Loaded with extras. Cycle Mate trailer color matched with extras. Always garaged. $15,000.
Leonard. (860) 774-1642. vanjun58@aol.com. CT.
1993 1500 GL Interstate/DFT trike. 59k mi. Many extras
and accessories. 3-degree steering, towing hitch, new front
tire. Excellent maintenance. $13,500. Liz. (410) 4269111. MD.
2000 GL1500 SE Gold Wing trike. California Sidecar Sport
kit. Two-tone Candy Apple red. 50k mi. Matching
Escapade SE trailer. Pin Striped by T.J. Many Kuryakyn
and Show Chrome accessories. Some accessories on trike:
Super Brace, progressive springs, floorboards with
heel/toe shifter, passenger transformer boards, Utopia
89
backrest, 2.9 gallon auxiliary fuel tank, 3 degree power
tree, X-Tractor. Much more on trike and loaded trailer.
$22,500 for both or $20,500 for trike. Mike. (269) 4694378 or Trikerider@triton.net. MI.
2001 GL1800 Gold Wing trike. California Sidecar trike kit
installed when new at Honda dealership. Yellow, pinstriping. 23,500 mi. Full warranty through June 2010. Much
chrome. Always kept in climate-controlled garage. Air
wings, fog lights, passenger CB control. Highway pegs,
adjustable passenger floor boards. Luggage rack with yellow zip bag. Hidden trailer hitch. Chrome exhaust turndowns. Trailer wired, disc brakes. Armrest, drink holders,
and much more. Like new. Also brand new Eagle brand
custom color-matched trailer with black protective cover on
front of trailer that matches with those on trike fenders.
Show winner. $28,500 for trike; or $30,500 for both.
Dave or Diane. (574) 453-1380 or (574) 253-1331. IN.
2001 1800 Gold Wing with Champion trike conversion.
Gold. 86k mi. Draped in chrome. CB, backrest, lighted
spoiler, custom seat, heal/toe shifter and too many extras
to list. Must see. Selling due to health. Dave. First
$20,000 takes it. (813) 780-1829.
2002 Honda 1800 Gold Wing Monarch II Trike. 17k mi.
Reverse, cruise control, AM/FM, CD & CB audio system,
running boards, fog lights, heated grips, trailer hitch,
garaged. $15, 000. (505) 231-7593.
2002 GL1800 Gold Wing with Motor Trike conversion.
Silver with pinstriping by T.J. and The Boss. 47k mi.
Loaded with accessories, plus trailer. Garage kept.
$23,500. Mike. (225) 803-0526. Can e-mail photos. LA.
TRAILERS AND SIDECARS
2005 Continental Cargo Motorcycle trailer. V-Nose. 6’ x
12’; 6” extra height. Rear ramp door. Side door. 6 “D”
rings in floor; 6 “D” rings on side walls. Spare tire. In-floor
hideaway wheel chock. Caster wheel. Painted floor.
Carpeting. Stored in inside storage. $2,950. Pictures available via e-mail. (440) 282-4194. Leave message if no
one answers – calls will be returned. OH.
2005 Sportman Sportster KZ Toy Hauler Travel Trailer. 26P.
King-sized bed. One slide-out awning. Microwave, oven,
refrigerator. Cable hookup, skylight over shower. 10-ft’
garage area. Diamond plated. Still under warranty.
$16,500. (248) 770-7405 or (248) 770-7406.
2006 Aspen Sentry pop-up camper. Black with chrome
rims. Brand new; only used twice. Chrome light bar.
Chrome fender edges. Cooler rack. Green canvas tent and
window awnings. $3,800. Ken. (708) 203-8699. IL.
2006 Bunk House motorcycle trailer. Used once. Will sell
for $3,000. (419) 719-2029 or (419) 543-1281. OH.
PA RT S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S
Markland backrest for a GL1500. Brown. A-1 condition.
$75 obo. Wayne. (860) 489-9314. CT.
Kuryakyn driver floor board kit for GL1800. Heel/toe shift.
New condition. $250 obo. Wayne (860) 489-9314. CT.
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Windshield for Honda GL1800, fits 2004-2006 models.
Original equipment with provision for air vent. 2 very minor
scratches you probably won’t notice; otherwise excellent
condition. Was $240; now $100, plus shipping. John.
(770) 403-0099.
White JHC flip-face helmet with J&M communication.
Large. $175. Black Justin boots. 10?-D. $50. Both are in
excellent condition; only worn four times. Jim. (928) 4538987. AZ.
M I S C E L L A N E O U S
Beautiful, private, fully furnished apartment with all amenities and secure garage parking. Less than 10 minutes from
Hannigan’s in Murray, KY. $60 per day. Paul. (270) 7530988.
1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. White. 22,900 original
miles. 350 V-8. Original owner. Always garaged. Pictures
available via e-mail. $7,500. (440) 282-4194. Leave
message if no one answers – calls will be returned. tgereksr@hotmail.com. OH.
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E V E N T S
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 in the
January, April and September issues. The deadline for Events is approximately the fourth Friday of the
month, two months before the issue’s cover date.
To submit event information, e-mail editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423
N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027.
* Indicates new listing in this issue.
NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
* SPRING 2007. GWRRA “30th Anniversary
Family Reunion,” Phoenix, AZ.
*MAY 25-28, 2007. Combined Region
F/GWRRA “30th Anniversary Memorial
Weekend Event,” Cedar City, UT.
*JUNE 1-4, 2007. GWRRA “30th
Anniversary Parties” held by all Regions,
Districts & Chapters.
JULY 4-7, 2007. WING DING 29 returns to
Billings, Montana, by popular demand!
More hotel rooms! Optional bus tours! Great riding to Yellowstone and Beartooth Pass! Register
and reserve your room now! Call (800) 8439460 or visit www.wing-ding.org or
www.gwrra.org.
AUGUST 2-5, 2007. The first WING DING
EUROPE sponsored by GWRRA’s Viking
Region (V), is to be held in Sakskobing,
Denmark. For information, contact Aage
Schoug, Tockvagen 8, Tocksfors, Sweden
67010. Phone 004657329129 or e-mail
r.d.gwrra.region.v@telia.com.
*AUGUST, 3-6, 2007. Central Canada
Region (K)/GWRRA “30th Anniversary
International Weekend,” London, ON.
*SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2007. “30th Anniversary
Special Labor Day Weekend Party,”
Nashville, TN.
*FEBRUARY
2008.
GWRRA
“30th
Anniversary Caribbean Cruise,” from Miami,
FL. (tentative).
DISTRICT EVENTS
OCTOBER 5–8, 2006. VIRGINIA DISTRICT
RALLY, “Rally in the Valley,” at the Salem Civic
Center, in Salem, VA. Contact Keith & Carol
Lindgren, Virginia District Directors, at (757)
547-2773. E-mail
klindgren22@cox.net, or
download a rally registration from the Virginia
Web site www.gwrrava.org. Vendors please
contact Linda Carlyle, Rally Vendor Coordinator,
(804) 652-9520 or e-mail lindaredwing@
aol.com.
October 2006
OCTOBER 12-14, 2006. MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT RALLY at the Coliseum in Biloxi, MS.
Hurricane Katrina knocked us out for ‘05, but
we will have “Kidz on the Koast” do-over!
Contact Bob Barrington, 485 White Oak Drive,
Yazoo City, MS 39194. (662) 746-1290 or
(662) 571-2487. Web site www.msgwrra.org.
*APRIL 12-14, 2007. LOUISIANA DISTRICT RALLY, “Wings over the Bayou—Mardi
Gras Madness” at Holiday Inn Holidome in
Lafayette, LA.
Contact Jere & Maurine
Pyburn, at (318) 387-1741). E-mail: goldwing98@jam.rr.com
See our Web site:
www.ladist.org for rally registration form.
CHAPTER EVENTS
OCTOBER 1, 2006. PA-C’s annual poker run
at Twigs Honda in Hagerstown, MD.
Proceeds to benefit Pediatric Brain Tumor
Foundation (Ride for Kids®). Scenic 50-mile ride
through the beautiful Appalachian Mountains.
OCTOBER 7, 2006. RI-A’s “Fox and Hound
Run” from Greene Lane Community Center,
Greene Lane, Middletown, RI. Contact
Shirley Franco (401) 847-4741 Bikermom
502@verizon.net or Fred Pimentel (401) 8493291
pimentel@cox.net.
Web
site:
http://www.gwrra-ri.org/a/.
OCTOBER 7, 2006. KY-T’s annual bike show
at Apple Days Festival in Paintsville, KY.
Must be registered in bike show to ride in Apple
Day’s Parade. Contact; Dave (Buddy)
McKenzie, (606)297-3568 or buddymck@netburner.net.
OCTOBER 14, 2006. TX-H’s “Wings in the
Park” rally, Raymond Russell Park, Pavillon #1,
IH 10 and Camp Bullis Road, San Antonio,
TX. Contact Charles Fleming, (210) 682-1446
or (210) 682-1446. E-mail: cfleming1@satx.
rr.com.
OCTOBER 14, 2006. CA1-Z’s 10th annual
8-Ball Poker Event in Temecula, CA. Old Town
scavenger hunt and poker ride. Call Bob
Sutherland or e-mail: chichiron@adelphia.net.
OCTOBER 20-21 2006. FL1-A2, L, E2, O,
Q and D’s 4th annual “Panhandle Bandit
Getaway” in Crestview, FL. Contact Jack
Birge (850) 682-3650. E-mail: jlbirge@earth
link.net.
OCTOBER 27-28, 2006. SC-B’s annual Fall
Campout at Lee State Park in Bishopville, SC.
Contact Bill & Nancy Huggins (843) 667-6992.
E-mail bhuggins@sc.rr.com or Sue Blankenship
(843) 662-8945.
OCTOBER 28, 2006. CA-1F’s annual fun run
from Fun Bike Center in San Diego, CA.
Contact Robert & Janet Lebkuecher (619) 5621152. E-mail ca1f-editor@cox.net. Web site:
www.gwrra-ca1f.org.
*NOVEMBER 11, 2006. FL1-L2’s “1950’s
Pizza Party & Poker Run at Jerome Brown
Community Center, Brooksville, FL. Afghan
raffle for Pasco County Sheriff’s Safety Town.
Contact Randall & Mary Barger, Webster, FL
(352) 583-3487.
*NOVEMBER 11, 2006. TX-Z’s17th birthday party at Clear Lake Park, NASA RD.1
Webster, TX. Contact Larry Wysong (281)
997-0664 or (713) 205-6651. redwingrider@
sbcglobal.net.
*NOVEMBER 18, 2006. MI-V’s 23rd
anniversary “Fall Farmers Dinner” at Monitor
Township Hall, 2483 Midland Rd., corner of
Midland/3 Mile Rds. in Bay City, MI. Partial
proceeds to the Midland County D.A.R.E.
Contact Jon Badour (989) 894-4180. E-mail:
chugobadour14@yahoo.com.
Web
site:
gwrra-mi.org.
*NOVEMBER 18, 2006, FL1-A’s “12
Turkeys for Thanksgiving” Poker Run at Lake
Park in Lutz, FL. Contact Lynn Dailey (813)
833-5680, E-mail: fl1acd@yahoo.com.
*NOVEMBER 18, 2006. CA1-N’s 19th
annual “Toys for Toys Benefit Ride” in
Oceanside, CA. Contact James at (760) 7222797 or TJ at (760) 757-1524 or E-mail to
CA1-N @ cox.net.
NOVEMBER 18, 2006. GA-H2’s “Santa’s
Toy Run” in Statesboro, GA. Benefits the
department of Family and Children’s Services.
Contact Curtis Gay, 601 Stephens Little Road,
Register, GA 30452. (912) 852-9035. E-mail
boro_biker@hotmail.com for flyer.
JANUARY 20, 2007. FL2-L’s second annual
“Pirate Fest” at the Lake Mirror Center,
Lakeland, FL. Contact Bill or Gina Berry (863)
860-4769, e-mail: bgberry93@tampabay.rr
.com.
*FEBRUARY 23-24, 2007. FL1-A2’s annual
rally and poker run, Quincy, FL. Contact
Chalres Lenton Stephens (850) 539-5084 (h) or
(850) 933-2508 (c).
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BOB LORENZ ...................SR. NT’L DIR. RIDER EDUCATION.......2744 COUNTY FARM ROAD ...................HOWELL .......................MI ...................48843 ........................(517) 548-9028
GORDON MURPHY.............NT’L DIR. RIDER ED, CANADA ..........14 CHARLOTTETOWN PL. .......................ST. JOHN’S ...................NF..................AIA 2P4 .......................(709) 753-2318
CJ KARCANES ....................LEADERSHIP TRAINING ....................543 GREEN MEADOW LN ......................ARARAT ........................NC..................27007 ........................(336) 374-6455
JIM GRAYBEAL ....................DRILL TEAM COORDINATOR .............10405 N. 41ST. LANE ............................PHOENIX ......................AZ...................85051 ........................(602) 439-5352
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PETER RUSSELL ....................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .............................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525
KIT LYMAN .........................RECRUITING ....................................340 OLD MILL ROAD ...............................SANTA BARBARA...........CA ..................93110 ........................(805) 683-3580
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JERE GOODMAN ................NORTHEAST (B) ............................42 SCOTT DR. ....................................HILLSBOROUGH ....................NJ ...................08844 ........................(908) 874-5698
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502-921-4317
270-862-9092
606-788-9258
270-586-0105
859-224-4505
859-745-0803
270-658-3862
LOUISIANA
PYBURN, J
BREWER, W
PATIN, G
WEBB, C
FULLER, J
HARDING, G
PENTNEY, A
PELLEGRIN, E
STANLEY, D
FRANKO, M
DICKENS, R
VAN ATTA, R
JENKINS, D
318-387-1741
225-567-2535
337-234-2400
318-925-2552
318-728-2273
318-466-5926
225-243-4370
985-594-4368
337-478-1670
504-431-8556
337-463-8301
225-673-3390
985-892-9196
MAINE
CYR, A
KING, R
ALBERT, P
STINSON, R
CYR, J
207-375-4811
207-647-2287
207-974-7410
207-794-2064
207-895-3536
MARYLAND
GALLAGHER, C
BAZEMORE, A
TRASS, K
301-739-7982
410-356-1084
301-430-5119
93
MD-C
MD-F
MD-H
MD-I
MD-J
MD-K
MD-L
GLEN BURNIE
HAGERSTOWN
BEL AIR
WALDORF
ANNAPOLIS
ELDERSBURG
ROCK HALL
ANDERSON, L
WALTERS, R
KOERMER, P
HARTMAN, R
MANGUM, M
ATHMAN, J
LEHMANN, R
D/D
MA-A
MA-B
MA-D
MA-F
MA-K
MA-M
MA-W
WESTFIELD
WAKEFIELD
EAST ORLEANS
SPRINGFIELD
FAIRHAVEN
SCITUATE
LEOMINSTER
WORCESTER
D/D
MI-A
MI-A2
MI-B
MI-B2
MI-C
MI-C2
MI-D
MI-D2
MI-E
MI-E2
MI-F
MI-F2
MI-G
MI-G2
MI-H
MI-H2
MI-I
MI-I2
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MI-J2
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MI-K2
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MI-L2
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MI-M2
MI-N
MI-N2
MI-O
MI-O2
MI-P
MI-P2
MI-Q
MI-Q2
MI-R
MI-R2
MI-S
MI-S2
MI-T
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MI-V2
MI-W
MI-X
MI-Y
MI-Z
MN-S
ROCHESTER HILLS
STERLING HEIGHTS
ANN ARBOR
DEARBORN
IMLAY CITY
MONROE
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PORTAGE
HOWELL
CLARKSTON
OWOSSO
MARINE CITY
FLINT
ROCKFORD
EDMORE
LIVONIA
TAYLOR
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ALPENA
JACKSON
CLARE
CLIO
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SKANDIA
MANISTIQUE
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HOLLAND
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BERKLEY
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CHARLOTTE
IONIA
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EAST TAWAS
ST. JOHNS
SHEPHERD
MIDLAND
CARO
ADRIAN
STURGIS
HOUGHTON LAKE
CHEBOYGAN
BRIDGMAN
D/D
MN-B
MN-C
MN-G
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MN-R
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ANDOVER
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ST PETER
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D/D
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WEST POINT
GREENWOOD
HERNANDO
410-247-9166
301-293-1910
410-877-9010
301-374-9476
410-266-0092
410-848-4485
410-479-0402
MASSACHUSETTS
LACEY, W
MCCARTHY, S
ATWOOD, G
POULIOT, C
DUBE, E
BEVACQUA, P
KASTBERG, D
MAYO, G
413-572-0823
978-927-2246
508-420-5841
413-592-2007
508-999-7287
508-866-4249
978-249-9482
508-987-0252
MO-F
MO-G
MO-I
MO-K
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MO-N
MO-O
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MO-R
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MO-W2
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MO-Z
OSAGE BEACH
BLAND
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ELK CREEK
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ROLLA
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ST PETERS
NEOSHO
ST JOSEPH
BRANSON
ST LOUIS
D/D
MT-A
MT-B
MT-C
MT-G
MT-H
MT-M
BILLINGS
BILLINGS
BILLINGS
SIDNEY
GREAT FALLS
HELENA
MISSOULA
D/D
NE-A
NE-B
NE-C
NE-NE
GRAND ISLAND
GRAND ISLAND
OMAHA
COLUMBUS
PLAINVIEW
D/D
NV-A
NV-B
NV-E
NV-H
LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS
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RENO
ELKO
D/D
NH-A
NH-E
NH-F
NH-G
NH-K
CANAAN
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KEENE
LEBANON
LACONIA
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D/D
NJ-A
NJ-C
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NJ-E
NJ-F
NJ-G
NJ-I
NJ-J
RIVERSIDE
MILLVILLE
MT. LAUREL
MILLTOWN
EGG HARBOR TWP
FREEHOLD
LONG VALLEY
TOMS RIVER
TOTOWA
D/D
NM-D
NM-F
NM-T
NM-W
NM-Y
RIO RANCHO
FARMINGTON
ALBUQUERQUE
LAS CRUCES
ALBUQUERQUE
ALAMOGORDO
D/D
NY-A
NY-C
NY-D
NY-F
NY-G
NY-H
NY-K
NY-L
NY-N
NY-O
NY-Q
NY-R
NY-T
NY-U
NY-V
NY-W
NY-Y
CHENANGO FORKS
PALTZ
OSWEGO
CENTRAL SQUARE
BURDETT
WYNANTSKILL
YOUNGSTOWN
SMITHTOWN
EARLTON
SARATOGA SPRINGS
UTICA
WHITE PLAINS
BRONX
TABERG
JAMESTOWN
MANLIUS
ROCHESTER
BINGHAMTON
MICHIGAN
BOBEK, C
NIVELT, H
LILLIE, E
KIRK, R
VANNOY, R
LANCASTER, D
SLIMMEN, F
BREMMER, M
DRESSLER, D
SPARLING, M
SPENCER, W
CEGLAREK, R
MUSCHIANA, B
MOROSKI, J
DULYEA, D
JACOBS, H
HOLMES, I
CONINE, C
EDMONDS, C
DUNCAN, D
WENTZ, S
DENNIS, R
ZAGUMNY, J
TAYLOR, H
DOEZEMA, P
ATHERTON, W
LAVIGNE, M
HAUEISEN, M
PULLEN, W
PATOW, H
BARTLETT, L
BENNS, D
WHITNEY, M
TIMKO, D
GLAZA, D
SLOCUM, D
LITTELL, D
OLSON, L
MASON, C
BRADLEY, L
MURPHY, K
THELEN, R
ORWIG, R
BADOUR, J
SHORT, R
SMITH, C
PAANANEN, J
LAVENDER, C
HILES, C
DALLAND, G
763-434-0174
218-759-2692
507-375-5655
651-774-1683
218-744-5890
507-283-2193
952-930-3970
763-425-7123
763-498-8802
507-433-4286
701-241-4642
MISSISSIPPI
BARRINGTON, B
PATTERSON, R
BATTAYA, C
FROSHOUR, C
THOMPSON, B
BISHOP, M
RIST, M
THOMPSON, H
HARDIN, C
REED, J
HILL, B
CARRADINE, D
SMITH, F
GARTMAN, L
GODFREY, M
ARDENEAUX, D
POTTS, R
DAVES, E
STEVENS, M
ALLEN, B
LEWIS, D
MCFADDEN, J
METCALF, N
CHRESTMAN, P
662-746-1290
601-736-1589
228-875-1695
662-549-2888
601-737-2094
318-574-1243
662-746-3537
601-442-7269
601-372-5003
662-287-0311
662-563-3359
662-453-5583
601-428-5070
601-833-7903
662-566-7661
601-795-9150
662-473-1314
662-843-4987
228-831-0159
601-537-3392
601-629-9862
662-494-2603
662-453-6935
662-429-1204
MISSOURI
D/D
MO-A
MO-B
MO-B2
MO-C
MO-D
94
BOURBON
ST LOUIS
SPRINGFIELD
SEDALIA
PARK HILLS
GREENFIELD
DAWSON, D
WICKS, J
JOHNSON, D
SILVEY, T
SMITH, P
DECKER, L
573-873-9699
573-635-9341
573-275-6580
816-331-5819
620-223-5914
417-866-2314
314-578-0262
573-468-4990
417-924-4978
573-686-3443
417-624-5925
573-364-8945
573-474-4521
314-867-4891
417-475-3598
816-232-4548
417-442-7858
MONTANA
248-852-8537
586-726-1678
810-523-4652
734-397-2030
810-793-7693
734-753-9317
231-845-6854
269-624-6320
810-227-3271
248-623-6250
517-725-7362
810-984-3520
810-732-6324
616-458-9214
616-893-5402
734-455-5295
734-285-5048
269-964-6365
989-358-9787
517-569-3235
989-435-4753
810-631-2326
616-696-9518
517-204-3674
269-945-2565
906-439-5397
906-341-3116
231-740-5880
989-786-2817
616-886-7174
231-943-9043
248-740-7649
231-250-8875
906-632-7608
989-864-3504
517-543-6537
269-367-4966
269-756-5721
248-335-5016
517-563-2557
989-362-8389
989-640-4488
989-773-1180
989-894-4180
989-672-4439
517-264-1185
269-435-8500
989-422-4750
231-627-9919
507-451-2290
MINNESOTA
SQUIRE, M
EKLUND, S
JOHNSON, B
WILKINSON, R
HAUGEN, L
DEN HERDER, B
MATTSON, J
SLACK, E
SCHLOSSER, D
BEEMAN, B
CONLEY, L
BARR, W
BYBEE, E
HAUPT, J
LANE, M
WRIGHT, F
BROWN, B
WRIGHT, C
SCOTT, R
LYONS, S
SANDERS, G
LITTLE, S
GUILL, R
ANTHONY, L
HEIDEBUR, V
GILLMING, G
TALBOT, J
REDSHAW, D
BAYUK, G
573-732-5719
618-632-9628
417-862-3001
573-378-2740
573-760-1924
417-637-5847
SMITH, M
WYATT, J
PARPART, R
HARTL, S
STARR, B
ANZIK, W
HINTZ, T
406-652-3876
406-259-7726
406-628-8115
406-482-1870
406-727-8248
406-227-8904
406-251-5781
NEBRASKA
LYTLE, C
SKIDMORE, H
KIRK, N
HOUDEK, L
BROZEK, L
308-379-5329
402-854-3369
402-614-1113
402-564-5736
402-582-4726
NEVADA
STARR, S
MARSCHECK, K
SHOUN, D
FARRINGTON, M
WILSON, F
702-368-7662
702-395-2249
775-867-5050
775-747-7477
775-778-6746
NEW HAMPSHIRE
FERLAND, W
PERRIN, D
KOCH, B
BARIL, R
HOUNSELL, G
GULA, S
603-523-9890
603-746-5090
603-532-5817
603-575-6110
603-527-1121
603-482-3252
NEW JERSEY
WALTERS, J
CAUFF, C
HALL, B
SMITH, D
SKIDMORE, P
ENGLEHART, W
LAMPE, R
RODEN, R
WRIGHT, A
609-923-5138
609-628-4085
856-829-3803
732-308-2378
609-965-0364
732-544-1194
973-584-0949
732-928-7099
973-473-2655
NEW MEXICO
ZACK, N
DAVIS, R
BACHMAN, D
KENNEDY, J
WILSON, D
GILSDORF, J
505-994-4150
505-632-1331
505-899-4572
505-649-0420
505-332-7198
505-443-1755
NEW YORK
PERRY, D
CURTIS, J
BEACH, R
O’BRIEN, B
BROWN, R
DEAN, W
KELLEY, R
SHOWMAN, L
ISACHSEN, D
STAHL, A
TERRY, J
COLLINS, D
HERNANDEZ, M
DECKER, P
SCHAAL, C
VAN DEUSEN, F
BACON, R
SEELEY, J
607-648-4885
845-657-8737
315-594-6036
315-622-3209
607-546-4111
518-235-0692
716-772-7807
631-273-7769
518-477-4729
518-587-2420
315-824-3144
914-328-2070
718-931-3243
315-338-7822
716-484-9018
315-687-9138
585-738-3522
607-656-9414
NORTH CAROLINA
D/D
NC-A
NC-A2
NC-B
NC-B2
NC-C
NC-C2
NC-D
NC-D2
NC-E
NC-E2
NC-F
NC-F2
NC-G
NC-G2
NC-H2
NC-I
NC-J
NC-J2
NC-K2
NC-L
NC-L2
NC-M
NC-M2
LUMBERTON
GREENSBORO
LEXINGTON
GOLDSBORO
WINSTON-SALEM
CHARLOTTE
SMITHFIELD
GREENVILLE
NEW BERN
CARY
ELIZABETH CITY
JACKSONVILLE
GARNER
HIGH POINT
WAYNESVILLE
DURHAM
ASHEVILLE
BOONE
WASHINGTON
FAYETTEVILLE
GASTONIA
SHERRILLS
SALISBURY
HENDERSONVILLE
HUNT, W
MYERS, F
DEANE, S
PATTERSON, S
HESTER, D
SWITZER, C
STRAUGHAN, J
MANNING, R
KOWAL, S
JOHNSON, J
BOYCE, P
PHILLIPS, T
TALLY, G
BUTCHER, A
WHEELER, C
STALEY, C
WISOR, C
DONNELLY, R
JARVIS, K
SUGGS, J
HASKIN, J
ALLEN, E
CORRIHER, B
BLANKENSHIP, J
910-739-7369
336-854-0559
336-998-0863
252-569-0173
336-945-4031
704-502-8618
919-989-8232
252-752-4520
252-672-1767
919-387-7575
252-264-2407
910-346-4907
919-772-1424
336-861-7140
828-926-7896
919-732-7732
828-925-6646
828-963-1922
252-946-6674
910-868-6410
704-922-8600
704-629-5700
704-232-0631
828-628-1333
NC-N
NC-O2
NC-P
NC-P2
NC-Q
NC-Q2
NC-R
NC-S
NC-S2
NC-T2
NC-U
NC-V
NC-V2
NC-W
NC-W2
NC-X
NC-X2
NC-Y
NC-Y2
NC-Z
BURLINGTON
HICKORY
ASHEBORO
CHERRYVILLE
WILMINGTON
DUNN/BENSON
LEXINGTON
LENOIR
SANFORD
ALBEMARLE
LUMBERTON
HARMONY
TAYLORSVILLE
EDEN
JEFFERSON
SHALLOTTE
MOUNT AIRY
MORGANTON
MONROE
ROCKY MOUNT
WALLS, W
WHITE, T
POORE, R
CHAMPION, R
LANNING, C
PIERCE, K
CLINE, S
CRAIG, D
GLOSSON, D
HATLEY, R
WILLOUGHBY, D
LITTLE, R
SETTLE, R
HOPPER, D
DANCY, J
GAUSE, T
PHILLIPS, T
MAIN, A
ORR, D
BRYANT, R
D/D
ND-A
ND-B
ND-D
ND-M
FARGO
MILNOR
BEULAH
FARGO
MINOT
D/D
OH-A
OH-A2
OH-A3
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OH-B3
OH-C
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OH-C3
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OH-D3
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OH-E2
OH-E3
OH-F
OH-F2
OH-F3
OH-G
OH-G2
OH-G3
OH-H
OH-H2
OH-H3
OH-I
OH-I2
OH-J
OH-J2
OH-K
OH-K2
OH-L
OH-L2
OH-M
OH-M2
OH-N
OH-N2
OH-O
OH-O2
OH-P
OH-P2
OH-Q
OH-Q2
OH-R
OH-S
OH-S2
OH-T
OH-T2
OH-U
OH-U2
OH-V
OH-V2
OH-W
OH-W2
OH-X
OH-X2
OH-Y
OH-Y2
OH-Z
OH-Z2
WEST MILTON
FINDLAY
HAMILTON
MARIETTA
MANSFIELD
BELLEFONTAINE
OBETZ
MAUMEE
GALLIPOLIS
STRONGSVILLE
CHARDON
MARYSVILLE
CLEVELAND
CINCINNATI
POMEROY
FAIRBORN
AMHERST
LANCASTER
COSHOCTON
MANTUA
EATON
COLUMBUS
GARFIELD HTS
PROCTORVILLE
ORRVILLE
WARREN
DAYTON
COOLVILLE
TROY
BELLEVUE
CINCINNATI
NEW PHILADELPHIA
AUSTINTOWN
DEFIANCE
LIMA
SABINA
NEWARK
SIDNEY
MEDINA
CHILLICOTHE
CANTON
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GREENVILLE
TIFFIN
SPRINGFIELD
KENT
TROTWOOD
CELINA
HILLIARD
ASHLAND
WINTERSVILLE
MARION
BOWLING GREEN
ATHENS
MONROE
FREDERICKTOWN
ZANESVILLE
PAINESVILLE
DELAWARE
D/D
OK-A
OK-E
OK-G
OK-I
OK-J
OK-L
OK-N
OK-O
OK-P
OK-R
OK-S
OK-W
OK-X
OWASSO
ADA
BROKEN ARROW
DEWEY
GLENPOOL
GUTHRIE
LAWTON
NORMAN
OKEENE
TULSA
ARDMORE
MIDWEST CITY
MUSTANG
STILLWATER
D/D
OR-C
OR-C
OR-E
OR-G
OR-I
OR-J
OR-L
MEDFORD
MEDFORD
MEDFORD
EUGENE
SALEM
OREGON CITY
ALBANY
HILLSBORO
336-222-8575
828-464-9796
336-292-5439
828-245-5002
910-259-1862
910-822-1168
336-731-6081
828-728-3660
919-542-4267
704-385-9318
910-738-5712
704-873-1472
704-876-2557
336-349-6801
336-982-4688
910-579-6388
336-325-9939
828-874-1258
704-560-5446
252-442-2309
NORTH DAKOTA
SCHEURING, B
KETTERLING, L
KALDOR, A
JOSE, R
ALG, C
701-232-6217
701-683-4806
701-873-5390
701-293-0293
701-852-5649
OHIO
HURLEY, R
NOURSE, B
HALM, W
DYE, D
SMITH, D
STANIONS, T
DURBIN, H
FRIESS, M
KNOTTS, D
GAJEWSKY, T
KINGSMILL, R
DENMAN, K
SMITH, D
SALAMON, T
DARNELL, P
GLYDEWELL, L
SWARTZ, J
BRAY, R
WILLEY, G
HANNING, L
CHELLIS, M
SPAFFORD, B
HENDERSON, V
CHAPMAN, G
LIGHTNER, H
LAWRENCE, D
PESTER, R
FRYE, G
ROBERTS, G
LANDON, G
KENDRICK, T
THORNTON, G
WILSON, W
COE, M
OTTO, C
SCHLEYER, E
DAY, R
CRAGER, K
VUNDERINK, T
EVERIDGE, C
PHILLIPS, D
HUFFMAN, B
EBY, D
MCDOLE, M
BEVENS, J
MCWILLIAMS, P
FLEMING, T
KOHLER, V
HOLMES, C
LAKE, C
STRAKA, T
RASEY, K
PELCZARSKI, J
ELDER, R
RAHE, C
MCLARNAN, P
RICHARDS, R
LITTERST, D
RICHARDS, B
937-698-4443
419-353-2522
513-574-9156
740-373-1506
419-756-9702
614-467-4524
614-866-6885
734-847-1294
740-446-7289
330-225-0070
440-392-9601
937-246-3221
440-353-9193
513-871-9072
740-992-0486
937-322-7156
440-933-5561
740-964-0216
740-824-4717
330-626-2686
937-678-9862
614-873-5709
216-581-3723
740-532-6386
330-345-6983
330-325-1031
937-434-3035
740-373-8853
937-236-5753
419-465-4172
513-829-7163
330-308-9287
330-549-3859
419-782-2882
419-646-3481
937-289-1106
740-787-1557
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SASKATCHEWAN
DAVIDSON, C
LIEN, R
306-382-0608
306-587-2681
YUKON TERRITORY
HAYDEN, E
SCHWERTNER, F
867-668-3452
867-667-6505
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DENMARK
D/D
NAESTVED
HANSEN, K
NORTHFLEET
PETERBOROUGH
DERBYSHIRE
KEFLAVIK
IR-A
JAKARTA
DONOGHUE, P
01474 361 748
BRIGHT, M
011-44-1733-750161
BRISTER, M
00-44-1283-225959
REYKJAVIK
354-899-8007
HAINIM, J
NZ-A
CHRISTCHURCH
SCOTT, B
D/D
NORDRE FROGN
H A L L
RISMYHR, T
O F
Allen, Donald .............................................Fairfield, CA
Brady, Gene.............................................Pasadena, TX
Brady, Sarah ............................................Pasadena, TX
Carson, John ...........................................Jacksonville, IL
Carter, Dave ..........................................Crystal Lake, IL
Dodd, Kacey.............................................Gadsden, AL
Dodd, Josh ...............................................Gadsden, AL
Fisher, Steven .......................................Hutchinson, MN
Hewitt, David ................................................Mesa, AZ
Holton, Dean ..........................................Louisburg, NC
Howell, Richard. ................................Albuquerque, NM
Humphrey, Robert ....................................Clarksville, AR
Hutchens, Jim .................................Shelby Township, MI
Hutchens, Shirrin.............................Shelby Township, MI
Kephart, Richard .......................................Pensacola, FL
Knudtson, Ronald ....................................Mason City, IA
Knudtson, Karen .....................................Mason City, IA
Kolaske, Neal ........................................Milwaukee, WI
Lantz, Charles ...........................................Wooster, OH
Lear, Tom ...................................................Bidwell, OH
Legris, Mike ..................................................Bradley, IL
Lewis, Edward ..........................................Concord, NH
Lewis, Judith .............................................Concord, NH
Lyman, B.J........................................Santa Barbara, CA
Lyman, Kit L. ...................................Santa Barbara, CA
N E W
H A L L
Bible, Mike................................................Lafayette, IN
HAUGESUND
SOUTH EAST NORWAY
TRONDHEIM
TELEMARK
D/D
PANAMA
D/D
TOCKSFORS
FRIESTAD, T
KRINGLER, R
KROKAN, E
KITTILSEN, J
00-47-52831025
00-47-98296000
00-47-72425678
00-47-35957492
PANAMA
00-64-3-3833589
NORWAY
ALEXANDERSSON, J 354-893-0171
NO-A
NO-B
NO-C
NO-D
62-21-7262502
NEW ZEALAND
ICELAND
D/D
EIRIKSSON, O
INDONESIA
00-45-55774676
ENGLAND
D/D
EN-A
EN-B
IS-A
SANCHEZ, A
0-507-232-6640
SWEDEN
HAUGLIE, L
+46 706280450
l
00-47-64939271
F A M E
McNabb, Charles .................................Springfield, MO
Michaud, Roberta ..............................Albuquerque, NM
Miller, Clifford...................................Oklahoma City, OK
Mytinger, David ....................................Indianapolis, IN
Panter, Jim .................................................Canton, OH
Preston, John ...........................................Jacksboro, TN
Rasmussen, Robert ..............................Minneapolis, MN
Rasmussen, Delores .............................Minneapolis, MN
Rennick, Bob ..................................Kings Mountain, NC
Roberts, Logan..........................................Chandler, AZ
Sharp, Gaylord.........................................Friesland, WI
Simmons, William.....................................Newbern, TN
Smith, Steven...................................................York, SC
Smith, Bruce ..............................................London, ON
Swanson, Lloyd................................Oklahoma City, OK
Taber, Frank ......................................Port Orchard, WA
Taylor, John...............................................Algonquin, IL
Townsley, Richard .......................................Mahomet, IL
Vaillancourt, Michael ...................................Epsom, NH
Waer, Allan, Sr. ....................................Meshoppen, PA
Williams, Boyce ................................Holiday Island, AR
Wilson, Kerry............................................Gadsden, AL
Wilson, Joyce ...........................................Gadsden, AL
Zakrajsek, Martin.....................................Richland, WA
O F
H O N O R
Lancaster, Danny......................................Lakeview, OH
Hall of Honor correction: Charles Griffith, listed in last issue’s complete Hall of Honor, actually lives in Luray, VA.
I N
M E M O R I A M
Bennett, David
GWRRA #17840
Orcutt, CA
Earwood, Marvin
GWRRA #12400
Kernersville, NC
Kulp, George
GWRRA #2050
Pahrump, NV
Scott, Barbara
GWRRA #47186-01
Kirklin, IN
Simonick, Bonnie
GWRRA #128137-01
San Antonio, TX
Byers, Warren
GWRRA #234006
Valparaiso, IN
Fountain, Harold
GWRRA #149552
Pineville, LA
Lambert, Dean
GWRRA #74044
Pocahontas, AR
Reissner, John
GWRRA #171167
New Auburn, WI
Taplin, Ronald
GWRRA #133158
Akron, OH
Carrillo, Hank
GWRRA #113385
Fillmore, CA
Heuer, Michael
GWRRA #94160
Vancouver, WA
Mitchell, Raymond
GWRRA #140449
Scio, NY
Richter, Chuck
GWRRA #168075
Arvada, CO
Tressler, Howard
GWRRA #74654
Confluence, PA
Conlon, Art
GWRRA #234488
Elverson, PA
Hibden, Norman
GWRRA #108892
Long Beach, CA
Pass, Michael
GWRRA #153091
Herrin, IL
Ruff, James
GWRRA #3191
Georgetown, TX
Williams, Jerry
GWRRA #141551
Harrimann, TN
Dubay, Helen
GWRRA #121853-02
Oceanside, CA
Klaver, Simon
GWRRA #147704
Strathroy, ON
Ranney, Betsy
GWRRA #152209-01
Lebanon, IN
Scholl, Dennis
GWRRA #47647
Herndon, VA
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GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS
( 8 0 0 )
8 4 3 - 9 4 6 0
T O
O R D E R
COMING SOON!
“The GWRRA 3-IN-1
Jacket” Returns!
Lightweight shell and medium weight liner zip together to equal winter-weight protection!
Gray-and-black shell has embroidered gold “GWRRA” on sleeve and black and gold crest
logo on back, plus reflective piping and handy pockets. Red-and-black inner jacket has yellow piping, red-white-gold-and blue front crest, reflective piping and quilted liner.
Expected arrival: November 2006. Stay Tuned!
• Embossed Windbreaker Denim Jacket
($38.50 for S-XL; $45.50 for 2XL, 3XL)
• Embossed Denim Men’s Jacket
($40.60 for XS-XL, $47.60 for 2XL, 3XL;
$54.60 for 4XL)
• Embossed 7oz Denim Lightweight Shirt
($28.70 for S-XL, $35.70 for 2XL-3XL)
Embossed Clothing With GWRRA Crest
Be among the first to order our newest product line! These
embossed items are special order only and this means special prices for you. The handsome embossing is amazingly thick and the denim clothing is top-quality. What are we
offering? Take a look! Something’s bound to please you
from these choices:
Fun Friends Collectibles
Fun Friends Collectibles
Cliff
Order on line at
www.gwrra.org!
Please allow 6-8 weeks for
delivery of embossed items.
Daisy
Em
Punky
Covers to protect your bar-style or flip-style
cell phone. Collect all six!
Flip Style: Ruby, Romeo, EM, Sydney,
Punky, Daisy.
Bar style: EM, Daisy, Punky, Sydney, Cliff,
Romeo.
Specify your choice when ordering.
$8.95; Two for $15.00.
Embroidered Golf Shirt
with Circled Griffin
Red “Ultra Club” men’s luxury double pique polo shirt. 100 percent
combed cotton shirt. Double-needle
top stitching for strength, half
moon patch at nape of
neck, side-seam design
and extended, sidenotched tail so it
tucks in neatly.
Sizes and quantities
extremely limited!
06-GOLF-SM RED
GOLF SHIRT $31.00
06-GOLF-MD RED
GOLF SHIRT $31.00
06-GOLF-LG RED
GOLF SHIRT $31.00
06-GOLF-XL RED
GOLF SHIRT $31.00
October 2006
Romeo
Ruby
Sydney
Fun Friends with GWRRA
Crest Pin**
For a limited time only, and in limited
styles, some of our Fun Friends cell
phone covers come with an attached
GWRRA crest pin at no additional cost. A fun,
inexpensive gift!
FUN-BAR-CLIFF-PIN $8.95
FUN-BAR-EM-PIN
$8.95
FUN-BAR-PUNKY-PIN $8.95
FUN-FLIP-DAISY-PIN $8.95
FUN-FLIP-EM-PIN
$8.95
FUN-FLIP-PUNKY-PIN $8.95
FUN-FLIP-RUBY-PIN $8.95
**Note: Fun Friends with Pin are the same price as the
other Fun Friends without the pin.
NEW!
97
GWRRA
Engraved 8Function Knife
Genuine wood handles laser engraved
with “GWRRA”
scripts and the
GWRRA crest logo.
Pocket knife, saw,
bottle opener, scissors, corkscrew, phillips screwdriver, file, awl. Handy
lanyard ring. A great gift!
8061003
$10.00
Griffin Logo
Bolo Ties
One and one-quarterinch full color or black
on gold enamel bolo
tie with GWRRA
Griffin logo.
Red/Blue/Gold
BOLO-RD-04 $6.00
Black/Gold
BOLO-BK-04
MC Owner’s
Personal Journal
Display the GWRRA Griffin
logo as you make notes about
your bike’s maintenance and
your motorcycling journeys.
This handy personal journal
has a wealth of road-worthy
information as well. Standard
tire pressures, wind-chill factor
tables and instructions on how
to tie down your motorcycle
will keep you safe. What a
great idea—so much more
than just an ID!
JOURNAL-04 $5.00
Stay Cool With RideHide!
RideHide Performance Gear’s Tour LS microfiber shirt will
keep you dry and comfortable in the stickiest weather.
This ingenious fabric wicks moisture away from your
skin, preventing the shirt from clinging to you. Microfiber
weighs 50% less than cotton and dries 80% faster,
making it an ideal “wash and go” riding gear item. You
will enjoy this silky shirt with its exclusive GWRRA logo
SHIRT-RIDE-05
S-2XL $25.00
$6.00
Organizers for
Magazines
GWRRA 3” Crest Patch
Three-ring plastic organizers secure your copies of
Wing World in their proper
order. Slip the magazine
through the slot at the halfway point. Once closed
and inserted in the binder,
magazines stay neat and
organized. No need to
punch holes!
BINDERS-ORGANIZERS
$5.00
(Iron-On)
Customize any item with a GWRRA
Crest iron-on logo patch. Now available
in full color or Black/Gold. Adheres to
most materials including leather. Works
great on hats, polos, luggage.
GWCREST-4IRON
GWCREST-4IRON-GB
$5.00
$5.00
Magazine Binders
Let’s get organized! Sturdy black three-ring binders include plastic organizers which
hold a year of Wing World Magazines. Now your magazines stay neat and in order.
BINDERS
$12.00 LIMITED QUANTITIES!
First Aid Kit With Crest Logo
Toll free phone orders
1-800-843-9460
In Phoenix 623-581-2500
Shipping Rates
This compact fanny pack contains 16 items for first
aid, including rubber gloves and a mouth to mouth
resuscitation aid to protect you. The kit also contains
the “First Aid Guide” published by the American
Medical Association. Be prepared with these supplies
and instructions covering everything from allergic
reactions to wounds. 7.5”x3.5”x3.5” deep.
FIRSTAID
$24.95
GWRRA Chapter Plaques
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 SEAL-AIRFORCE
$2.00
PATCH-RESERVE $4.00 SEAL-ARMY
$2.00
PATCH-RETIRED
$4.00 SEAL-COASTGUARD $2.00
$2.00
PATCH-VETERANS $4.00 SEAL-MARINES
SEAL-NAVY
$2.00
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Display this handsome plaque at your
local Chapter meeting site. Engraved on
solid wood with oak or white marble finish. Order on-line at www.gwrra.org or
call 800-843-9460.
PLQ-OAK-06 Chapter plaque – Oak
$20.00 plus s/h.
PLQ-WHTMAR-06 Chapter plaque –
Marble $20.00 plus s/h
If Subtotal is:
Postage is:
$0 - 9.99 .................$4.00
$10.00 - 24.99 ........$5.95
$25.00 - 49.99 ........$8.95
$50.00 - 99.99 ......$10.95
$100.00 & Up.......$14.95
Next day, 2nd day and 3rd day air shipping
and out of country shipping costs, please
call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500
(Phoenix area) or e-mail johnc@gwrra.org.
Unconditional Guarantee: Every item we sell is guaranteed unconditionally for its normal life under standard
use. Should any product fail to meet your expectations,
simply return it. We will replace it, refund the purchase
price or credit your credit card.
CHECK OUR WEB SITE www.gwrra.org
FOR COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!
Wing World
CHECK OUR WEB SITE www.gwrra.org FOR COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!
Here is a sampling of our full line of Official GWRRA Products available on the Web site
Apparel
Patches
Pins
Life Member
T-Shirts/SS
Crest Logo
Member Since
Four-inch Patches
T-Shirts/LS
Black/Gold
Original Helmet
Pins
Hats
Original Helmet
Black/Gold
Hangerbars
Jackets
B/G Helmet
Crest Lapel
Decals
Ride Hide
Order of Legions
Hangerbars
Antenna Flag
Buff
SIG
Pin Backs
MAD
Flag Pins
Miscellaneous
Yuasa Battery Charger
Leather Items
EZ Air Gauge
GWRRA Jewelry
Belt Buckles
Chapter Plaque
M/C Trip Log
Magazine Binders
First Aid Kits
Training Videos
Books
Banners/Flags
Lowest Prices Anywhere!
CUSTOM PINS & PATCHES
Create Lasting Impressions
Red/Blue/Gold
10-inch back patch................Patch-Griff-RD-10in-04......................................$10.00
4-inch vest patch ...................Patch-Griff-RD-04in-04........................................$4.50
Black/Gold
10-inch back patch................Patch-Griffin-BK-10in-04 ...................................$12.00
4-inch vest patch ...................Patch-Griffin-BK-4in-04 .......................................$5.00
Available at www.gwrra.org. Just click
on “Official Products” on the top bar! Or
call John C. @ 800-843-9460, ext 220!
EZ Air Gauge
Sample
Leather Item
Buttery Soft Patchwork
Leather Shave Kit
Choose from three items for yourself or for
that perfect gift for your favorite traveler.
The shaving kit is 11”x4”x5” deep. Please
check www.gwrra.org for additional photos and descriptions.
LTHR-SHAVEKIT
$14.95
From G.H. Meiser &
Company, a combination air
pressure gauge and inflator.
Works with Gold Wing’s
on-board compressor, as a
stand-alone gauge or with
service station air hoses.
Permits viewing pressure while
inflating. Bleed valve permits
fine pressure adjustment.
Brass fittings ensure a tight
seal and long service life.
EZAIR $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.
EXT HOSE $12.95
EZ Air Combo
Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!
EZ AIR COMBO $29.95
Griffin Logo T-Shirts
Here are two quick and easy ways to show off
GWRRA’s new Griffin Logo. Choose between the
white T-shirt with the red and blue version or black
with the elegant black and gold logo. Both shirts
are 100% pre-shrunk cotton for excellent comfort
and fit.
SHIRT-BLK-04 or SHIRT-WHITE-04
Small-XL-$15.00 2XL-$16.00
3XL-$17.00
GWRRA Flags & Banner
Make a professional impression by enhancing your gathering site or event
with the new GWRRA flag or fringed banner with griffin logo. The sharplooking gold and black colors stand out on the crisp white background.
The fabric is durable 100% nylon with silkscreen printing.
GWRRA Flag
FLAG-04
$45.00
GWRRA Banner
BANNER-04
$55.00
GWRRA Seal Logo Antenna Flag
FLAG-ANTR-05
$11.00
October 2006
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readers’ rides
s
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 e-mail to editor@gwrra.org.
Green 1999 GL1500 SE/
Hannigan Sidecar
Robert & Lisa Gales, GWRRA
#190485 & -01, pose beside their
1999 1500SE Hannigan Tri-Car
and trailer by the Popeye statue in
their hometown of Chester,
Illinois. Robert & Lisa say the bike
is their second Gold Wing with a
sidecar and that they’ve won both
of the contests in which they’ve
entered their bike. “The reason
we bought a sidecar was so that
our baby could also ride along,”
Robert & Lisa say.Their daughter
is now 13.
s
Black 2003 GL1800
David Dovala, GWRRA #162945, of
Casper,Wyoming, cruises along on his
customized 2003 GL1800 at the Golden
Aspen Rally in Ruidoso, New Mexico, last
May. David said he had the trunk and seat
back customized by a local body shop
after he saw a photo in a magazine of a
similarly customized Gold Wing. “I liked
the looks of this streamlining of the
trunk area,” David writes.
s
2000 Valkyrie
After 28 years in law enforcement,
Kevin Carpenter, shown here with his
wife Kathy on their 2000 Valkyrie, says
he retired in August and was anxious
to move to their new home in
Arizona. Kevin & Kathy, who lived in
Grayling, Michigan, said Kevin’s moving
plans included riding the Silverback
south to their new home state.
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s
Blue 1989 GL1500 and
Black 2001 GL1800
After slaying “The Dragon”
last June, GWRRA Members
Brian & Sheila Patterson and
Wade & Dee Dee Hughes took
this picture of their rides at
Deals Gap in North Carolina.
The two West Virginian couples
had been vacationing in Pigeon
Forge,Tennessee. Brian &
Sheila’s bike is the blue 1989
GL1500 (left) and Wade & Dee
Dee’s is the black 2001 GL1800
(right).
s
1986 Aspencade
Shirley Duffy, GWRRA #109710,
of Des Moines, Iowa, poses beside
her and husband Bob’s 1986
Aspencade Gold Wing. Shirley is a
member of the “Red Hat Society”
and is holding her helmet, which she
had painted purple, with the words
“Red Hat Hotties,” the name of her
group, inscribed on it in red.
October 2006
101
F I N I S H I N G
T O U C H E S
The Ghostly Ride
By John H. Blackburn • GWRRA #239651 • Mar tin, Kentucky
here was a time in my younger days
When I could travel from coast to coast.
And while touring alone in the Southwest,
I was confronted by a ghost!
T
Like me, he rode a fifteen-hundred!
Throughout the desert we’d go,
Me astride my wineberry Wing
He upon a Wing pinto!
Whether I was riding fast,
Or simply going slow,
Each time I took a backward glance,
I saw the ghost of Geronimo!
Its tank was painted sort of blonde,
Both side covers were chocolate pale,
He’d ride only in the dead of night
And he knew the desert so well!
The wind, the sun, Father Time—
All had left a trace—
Crisscrossing like a road map
Across the cheeks of the ghostly face!
The wheel rims were of snowy white
Like the color of a stallion’s feet.
He rode upon a blanket
Where once there had been a seat!
Hoping to never see him again
Knowing not what a moment could bring,
Admittedly, I was afraid of the ghost
Until he showed me his Wing!
Beware, while touring near Fort Sill
Down to the border of Mexico...
There roams a spotted Wing with no headlight
It’s the ghost of Geronimo!
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Lenora & John Blackburn, GWRRA #239651, of Martin, Kentucky, pose on their 1992 Aspencade.
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