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Past Couples of the Year:Where Are They Now? ...........................................................46
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I.C.E.:Tornadoes, the Threat We Seldom Think About....................................................48
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Advertisers Listing .............................................87
Association Leader Listing ...............................92
A Word from Your Executive Director ...........8
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GWRRA Official Products...............................97
GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................64
Hall of Fame ........................................................96
Hall of Honor......................................................96
In Memoriam.......................................................96
In the Zone............................................................4
Motorcycle Goodies..........................................85
News Briefs .........................................................22
Northern Reflections........................................10
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Readers’ Responses...........................................12
Readers’ Rides ....................................................99
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So You Wanna Head West? Great Rides and Tips.............................................................66
Gold Wing: My Husband’s Continual Work in Progress .................................................74
Why Even a Leisurely Ride Requires Safety Gear............................................................76
Are Wingers Riding Less? .......................................................................................................78
F O R
What's more appropriate than
wind and Wings? As part of a 400mile day ride through western
Oklahoma, Jack & Shirlene Wagner
(GWRRA #235331, of Edmond,
Oklahoma) took this photo of
their 1993 Pearl Glacier White
GL1500 in May of 2007 at the
Windmill Museum in Shattuck.The
museum is home to nearly 50 different types of restored windmills
and wind generators in a four-acre
park. “While we've only been riding a little over two years,” say
Jack & Shirlene, “we have put on
over 20,000 miles, including two
Wing Dings (Nashville and
Billings). GWRRA is truly a family!”
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F R I E N D S
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S A F E T Y
A N D
CONTENTS
K N O W L E D G E
May 2008 • Volume 31 Issue 5
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In the Zone
Sharon Stanley • Editor • editor@gwrra.org
Ride Out Loud!
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness
begin to slow.This will raise awareness of both
your presence and your intentions and allow
other drivers time to adjust. This is a very
sound technique to use during bright sunlight,
when the relatively small taillight of a motorcycle can be hard to see, as well as at dawn, at
dusk or after dark.A taillight modulator, if permitted in the state in which you are riding, is
yet another option to gain more visibility from
the rear. (Source: www.motorcyclesafety.
state.mn.us)
Month, and motorcyclists everywhere
should applaud the efforts of the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for initiating this effort, geared
at making motorists more aware of
sharing the road with motorcyclists.
nd while we should all do our part,
especially as more and more states’
riding seasons arrive, to verbally help
make non-motorcyclists more aware of the
increasing number of motorcyclists on the
roadways, why not also consider ways in which
we—as GWRRA Members—can “speak louder than words” by increasing our own visibility when we ride?
Now, obviously, reflective/fluorescent vests,
jackets, decals, tape and more are great ways
to make ourselves more visible to other
motorists when riding. And so are techniques
like auxiliary driving and brake lights and
brightly colored gear and Wings—for example, bright orange, red, green, and, as some
Members of AZ-S recently pointed out to me,
especially Pearl Yellow (last offered for the
GL1800 in 2005). And let’s not forget about
strategic lane positioning, especially when
we’re near large trucks with significant blind
spots.
But there are other ways, too, that we may
not be familiar with or which may have simply
slipped our minds. After researching some of
those options, I’d like to share with you more
ways to take Motorcycle Safety Awareness
into your own hands and simply “Ride Out
Loud”:
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Did you know? Over one-third of
motorcycle collisions occur at intersections.
To be more visible: When making a right
turn, angle your motorcycle across the lane
(45 degrees) to create a larger blocking position and to make yourself more visible to drivers behind you. Riding in the blocking position
prevents other vehicles from sharing the lane
or getting too close to you. As the term
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implies, the blocking position “blocks” other
vehicles from sharing your lane. (Source:
www.mto.gov.on.ca)
Did you know? The helmet is the
most visible component of a rider’s gear.
To be more visible: Where a white helmet. A recent study in New Zealand found
that riders who wore a white helmet were 24
percent less likely to be involved in a multivehicle crash than riders who wore a black
helmet. Adding reflective tape to your helmet
is also a great idea. (Source: www.motorcycle
safety.state.mn.us)
Did you know? A motorcycle with its
light on is twice as likely to be noticed.
To be more visible: The best way to help
others see your motorcycle is to always keep
the headlight on. Using your HIGH beam during the day and at night increases the chances
that oncoming drivers will see you. Use your
high beam if it is legal and safe to do so.When
it is foggy, use the low beam. A modulating
headlight, if permitted in the state in which you
are riding, may be useful since a pulsing headlight is a rare sight in traffic, which makes it an
oddity—and something people may be more
apt to notice. (Source: www.dmv.ca.gov)
Did you know? Because a car or truck
driver behind you can see around you,
they often do not realize how close you
really are.
To be more visible: Instead of just braking to slow or to stop, squeeze the brake lever
several times to alert other drivers before you
Did you know? Any movement
attracts the eye, and the more abrupt
the movement, the more quickly the eye
is attracted.
To be more visible: In addition to using
turn signals, use hand signals as well to draw
more attention to yourself. Similar to the
unexpected sight of modulating head- or taillights, hand signals tend to draw motorists’
attention to your intentions and, therefore, to
YOU! And use turn signals and hand signals
even when you think no one else is around
and/or you plan to do the obvious. Not only is
it important if there is a motorist you don’t
happen to see, it also reinforces good communication habits. (Just be certain, of course, to
turn off your turn signals, if they are not selfcanceling, so that motorists don’t think you
plan to turn again. (Sources: www.dmv.
state.pa.us, www.cba-abatenc.org/msap.htm,
and http://blackmountainmotorcycleclub.com)
I hope, whether these conspicuity ideas are
new to you or just reminders, that they assist
you in taking a proactive approach to Motorist
Awareness. Let’s all do our best to “Ride Out
Loud” and—mixed metaphors aside—make
sure we’re seen!
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[Ed. Note: We are aware of Honda of
America Manufacturing’s announcement
that motorcycle production at the Marysville
Motorcycle Plant in Ohio will be transferred
to Kumamoto, Japan, in 2009. (See press
release in this month’s “News Briefs”.) We
will cover this topic in next month’s issue, as
May’s deadline does not permit sufficient
time to accurately research and discuss it.]
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A WORD FROM
YOUR EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
n February 23, 2008, GWRRA lost
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a great friend. June Agee, our
Melissa Eason
Executive Director
mnordeoff@gwrra.org
together for the next year for MED. I was so
nervous, wondering if I would know who she
Director of Member Enhance-
was when she came off the plane. (I know we
ment, passed away suddenly. Many of you have
have all felt the same way at one point or
asked what happened and, unfortunately, we
don’t know. June had been sick a few weeks
prior, but the doctors had said she was okay.
The Loss of a
Great Friend
another in our lives.)
Little did I know there was nothing to be
nervous about. June came right off the plane
Her check-ups showed that everything was
wearing GWRRA clothing and gave me a big
fine.
hug hello. We started talking, and I don’t think
June joined GWRRA in June 1998 and had
we stopped for the entire time she was here.
been a great asset from the beginning. She was
And I won’t ever forget the time she sat me
the first female Chapter Director in Illinois.
down and asked me if I really thought she was
She never let anything stop her when she felt
the right person for the position of MED
passionate about something. June held many
Director. I knew then that June was definitely
positions in GWRRA, including District and
the right person to lead our Membership
Region staff positions before she became the
Enhancement Division. She worked very hard
National Member Enhancement Director in
to accomplish the goals that we had for the
2006. June recruited 67 Members that she
Division. She wanted to do everything she
took credit for (but many, many more to
could to help the other Divisions and the
which she gave credit to other people).
Members of GWRRA.
June always thought about others before
June, we miss you very much and I, person-
herself. She helped to start many Chapters
ally, will always be grateful that I had the oppor-
throughout GWRRA’s infancy, and she was
currently working with four prospective new Chapters in South Dakota
the Friday before she passed away. June lived and breathed GWRRA.
tunity to be your friend and to work with you.
Thank you for everything you did for us.
Our thoughts are with the Agee family in their time of sorrow.
She was a loyal friend and important part of the National Team.
June was always available to talk with any Member at any time. She
“We are listening.What is your solution?”
would help to solve any problems or concerns that she could. If June
Melissa
said she was going to do something, you knew it was going to get done!
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I had the pleasure of actually meeting June face-to-face for the first
time in December 2006 when she came to Phoenix to get a plan
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Life’s Little—and Big—Experiences
B y
G o r d o n
ou know, buying a new Gold Wing is a
little bit like the advent of a child to
the family.
“What?’’ you say,“This guy Murphy is a real
nut case.A new Gold Wing is like having a new
child! What nonsense!”
Well, allow me to explain such an outlandish and philosophical statement.
I’m sure many of you can recall the anticipation and then the thrill of a new child. For
months you and your spouse were preparing
for this new life.You wanted to buy new furniture and baby clothes. You wanted everything
to be perfect for this new arrival. You were
anticipating having some fun chasing your little
one around the room, squealing and laughing,
as he/she became a toddler and beyond. You
were thinking ahead about trips your family
would take—to the cottage, to the beach,
wherever…
Then, when the little bundle of joy finally
arrived, you were ecstatic. Life was very good.
Oh, sure, there were occasions when the both
of you and your little one did not seem to be
enjoying these new experiences as much as at
other times, such as when the child was up
half the night with an upset stomach, or
teething, or had a cold. But these not so pleasant times fade away in comparison to the good
times—times when your bundle of joy became
a mischievous little person who kept you hopping; times when the picnic in the park was a
most satisfying experience.
You had the pleasure of watching your
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g m w i n g @ n f . s y m p a t i c o . c a
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child mature, complete his/her education, and
then follow their own path in life.
Well, you say, what’s the point of this little
story? Where is this going? Well, try to have a
little patience, will you.
Now, where was I? The trouble with writing an article like this is it starts you to reminiscing about your own kids and the life experiences you’ve had in watching them grow and
mature into their own distinct personalities…
But, let’s get back to the point of this
article.
Do you remember when you got your first
new Gold Wing? You went through a lot of
preparation: arranging the financing; choosing
the colour; buying some “safety” equipment (I
mean, you just gotta have a backrest and some
additional lights, right? You also must have a
jacket and helmet to match the colour of the
new bike). And then the wait. Has it been
shipped yet? Oh, the anticipation! A brand new
Gold Wing! You and your significant other can
now plan some things to do together: take
some picnic rides; take a trip across the coun-
try. The things you can do and the places you
can go are endless.
Oh, sure there are some not so pleasant
times, like the ten-hour ride home in driving
rain. Or the time you got a flat tire in the middle of nowhere. But, these times are forgotten
in favour of the good times and rides.
Then, as the Wing “matures,” it begins to
give you some trouble: a failed stator or alternator; a blown fork seal, etc.…
But, looking back at it, you wouldn’t have
things any other way. There is immense satisfaction in reminiscing about the great times
you had with your children; the places you
went, the fun you had.
There is also immense satisfaction in reminiscing about the great times you had on your
Gold Wing; the places you went, the fun you
had; the wonderful GWRRA friends you met
along the way.
Looking back, would you change anything?
I doubt it. Life is a journey.There are some not
so pleasant things to remember but these are
generally always overshadowed by the good
times.
Is there a point to this missive? Well, yes.
Take the time to enjoy the things that life funnels your way. Enjoy your family, your kids, and
your wonderful rides with friends. You can’t
change what is behind you but you can certainly influence what is ahead. Life is a one-way
trip; so make the best of it on your journey.
Bon jour! ●
Wing World
A Dangerous Practice
couldn’t help but notice the photograph on
page 101 of the March 2008 issue of Wing
World.
The gentleman in the photo needs to
know that one should not ride with his flipfront helmet open. This is a very dangerous
way to ride!
Manufacturers of flip-front helmets are
most specific in their warnings about using a
helmet in this manner....If he takes a fall at the
speeds he is fond of riding at, he will very
quickly lose his smile!
Thanks for a great magazine.
Trevor Rose
GWRRA #281363
Bunbury Australia
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(Ed. Note from Senior Technical Editor Stu
Oltman: Trevor, you are absolutely correct.
However, folks are prone (and free) to do as they
please, not as we might like or as manufacturers
might instruct. And dare we even assume that
anyone has actually read an owner’s manual?
We’re all adults here. If we make uninformed
decisions that end up causing us harm, whose
fault is that? Yes, the lever that this wearer has
placed above his head would surely result in
severe neck injury...or worse, should that lever
contact a solid object in an accident.The flip feature, rather than being designed for ventilation, is
designed to permit one to eat, smoke, or drink at
rest stops without the need to remove the entire
helmet—as if the 15 seconds or so required to
do that would cause undue delay or hardship.
Though not actually wise, it would be safer to
open the face shield for ventilation, provided
other eye protection is worn. Opening the entire
front while riding not only defeats the helmet’s
protective features, it actually makes the helmet
a safety hazard. I’d guess that at least 50% of all
flip helmet owners actually prefer a 3/4 style but
bought the flip with the misguided notion that the
flip front was for protection against inclement
weather.Thank you for your email.)
A Word on Centerstands
read your “Workbench” department every
month with great interest. I have read that
quite a few people are having trouble getting
their Gold Wings up on the centerstand.
When I first got my 1800, I could not get
it up on my centerstand without help from
my son. I found that I was leaning the bike a
little toward me to balance it and then rocking it up on the centerstand. By leaning it a little, I was only on one foot of my stand and,
once it was up, it would settle on to both
feet.
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Now when I go to put it up on the centerstand, I make sure that both feet of the
stand are on the ground (you can feel it)
before I pull it up onto the stand. I can now
put it on the centerstand without any help
and with very little effort.
Joe Skyner
GWRRA #211720
Rochester, New York
New Member Speaks on Needed
Passage of H.R. 1076
he March 2008 issue was my first issue of
Wing World and, therefore, my first “In the
Zone” editor’s article...thank you for the
information. Should this silly, but serious, legislation [continue without H.R. 1076 being
passed], all of us who are serious and daily
riders are in trouble. Leave it to the health
insurance companies to eliminate anyone and
everyone who might ever have a medical
claim.
Thanks again for all the good information.
I’ve passed your editorial page to countless
motorcycle groups, asking that it be passed
on and that everyone should take action.
If this first issue is anything like “more to
come”, I’ll be pleased to belong to GWRRA.
Also, here are a couple of photos of my
Wing to show off. I gave up my new 2006
Mercedes E550 for my first Gold Wing, and
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it’s a beautiful 2007 metallic Black. Since I put
all the chrome, lighting and Satellite radio on
my Black Gold Wing, I then went out and
bought a metallic Silver 2007 Gold Wing. My
local Honda dealer loves me. (Swearing to my
wife I wouldn’t add anything to the Silver one,
things were just kinda added until soon it was
as loaded as my Black Gold Wing.)
It’s so nice to go to my garage each morning and decide—silver or black today? Starts
the day off just right!
Jim Thompson
GWRRA #289100
Long Beach, California
Helmets Are Not the Only
Deciding Factor in a Crash
n reference to the “Readers Responses”
department of the March 2008 issue of
Wing World (page 10, “Importance of
Helmets”) and the article “I’m Keeping this
Helmet as a Reminder” (page 77), [I’d like to
make some comments.]
While I am sure that both of these writers are very grateful for their protective gear
and I applaud their decision to wear protective gear, there is a point that needs to be
made in both articles. That point is that the
helmet, or lack thereof, is not the [only]
determining factor with respect to injury that
the articles would lead one to believe.
The first reference seems to indicate that
the bike was too close to the pickup truck in
the first place. In the second reference, it
appears that the motorcyclist—when faced
with a congested area—took his eyes off the
road long enough to become distracted.
Now, we are all guilty—to a greater or
lesser extent—of being less than 100%
observant. We must keep in mind that wearing a helmet or a seatbelt or protective gear
does not prevent accidents. People prevent
accidents. As a matter of fact, a root cause
analysis of most, if not all accidents, shows
that they could have been prevented.
If that is the case, they are not accidents
but cause and effect relationships.This is particularly true for single-vehicle occurrences.
The more we get away with risky behavior,
the more we take risks.
My hope is that, since these two good
people have made a choice to wear their protective gear, that they also make a choice to
be more attentive to their surroundings.
Helmets don’t prevent accidents. People do.
Tom Kyner
GWRRA #126891
Rogersville,Tennessee
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Wing World
In this department, we include some of the many photos we receive each month that do not necessarily fall into the other departments we’ve established over
the years. We understand that, as one large family, we often have more to brag about than just our bikes. So here’s your opportunity to share those accomplishments (and just plain fun anecdotes) with the entire Association! Send photos and text to “Bragging Rights,” Wing World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
or by email to editor@gwrra.org.
The Chapter That Rides Together...Stays Together
Battling Violence with Charity
n Saturday, December 14,
2007, Members from the
local Chapter of the GWRRA
presented the YWCA of Rock
County, Wisconsin, with a cash
donation along with three shopping carts full of new toys for the
“Alternatives to Violence” program.
Marilyn Harris, Program
Director for the YWCA says
“We always appreciate donations
any time of the year, and with the toys, the children will be very excited!”
“Our local Chapter serves Green, Rock,Walworth (Wisconsin) and
Winnebago (Illinois) counties and has approximately 75 active
Members. We emphasize safety and fun in all of our rides, tours and
activities and we welcome ALL motorcycle riders,” says Kevin Puckett,
Assistant Chapter Director.
Chapter A is the oldest Chapter of the GWRRA in Wisconsin and
was founded in 1981. Pictured here are: (Front row, L to R) Shannon
Phillips of the YWCA - Child Advocate, Ed Martin. (Back row, L to R)
Kevin Puckett, Curtis Pierce, Reggie James.
(Submitted by Kevin Puckett,WI-A Assistant Chapter Director.)
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his picture was taken in front of the City Hall Building located in
Oxford, Mississippi, by fellow Member Mark Hughes. Members of
GWRRA in Oxford joined us on a recent dinner ride through their
town. Oxford, Mississippi, is home of the University of Mississippi,
known by many as Ole’ Miss. MS-Y enjoys monthly rides together as a
Chapter and riding with other GWRRA Chapters.
Participants on this dinner ride are: (Front row, L to R) Jerry & Judy
Perry, Dennis Hicks, Mark Hughes, Delane Mask, Johnny Jackson,
Sanford Miller. (Second row, L to R) Ken & Betty Tarver, Peggy Hicks,
Michele Hughes,Teresa & Bud Brownlee, Larry Ragland. (Back row, L to
R) Charles & Melinda Lipe, Lowie Chrestman, Betty Hill, Charlotte
Green, Daryl Smith, Paul Chrestman, Kelton Green.
(Submitted by Mark Hughes of Chapter MS-Y.)
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Offering a Ride to a Former Bike Rider
ere is a thank-you letter we
received from Grace Healthcare Services in regard to NJ-F’s
(“F-Troop”) ride last May for their
Steven’s Ride, which provided a
sidecar ride to a young, terminally
ill hospice patient.
“My simple words cannot begin
to express the gratitude of myself and all the staff at Grace Healthcare
Services for the tremendous act of kindness and compassion you and
all your [association] Members have shown. You were called upon to
provide a ride for a dying hospice patient; you have given so much more.
A young man unable to ride his own bike anymore, a wife who hasn’t
smiled in a very long time, a son who works very hard helping his mother to care for his step-dad all received a wonderful gift from you. I was
overwhelmed, as was Steve and his family, at the amount of people who
showed up to ride with him. 20 bikes. WOW. Although he could not
speak the words, I believe that neverending great big smile was thanks
enough.
After you all left, his step-son brought out his message board and,
after a good I5 minutes, he was able to type in the words “thank you”
and then he wrote “I can’t believe there were so many”. I don’t know if
you all could see him, but after you did the formation and parked in a
line in front of him, my daughter said his wife lifted his hand up and he
was giving you all a “thumbs up” sign.What a great idea to do the formation and line-up with the horns, what an honor, this showed great
respect for Steve and his family as well as me. I feel honored by you all.
Please give yourselves a great big pat on the back, and I hope you are
all proud of yourselves. A great job done above and beyond anything I
could have imagined.
I learned that his wife had never been on the bike with him, this was
her first time on a bike, what a classy way to start out, can’t get any
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more stylish than that. You are certainty a special group of extraordinary people. I know this was an experience that will not be forgotten.
I am sure Steve will be giving his new message board quite a workout
talking about this ride to everyone.Thank you again for giving his family a memory that will last long beyond his life here on earth.”
With Eternal Gratitude,
Kathy Larkin
(Submitted by Jim Tyler, GWRRA #73350.)
Safety First for This Chapter!
he D2, Fort
Wayne, Indiana,
Chapter has reached
a noteworthy accomplishment.
With a total
membership
list
approaching 100, we
have 100% participation in the levels program among active
Members.This photo shows Assistant District Educators, Larry & Linda
Eckerley (on right) presenting Level IV patches to (L to R) Bud & Linda
Beard, Jon & Terri Johnson, and Dave & Char Williams, (Steve Clouse
absent) at the February 2008 monthly meeting.
We feel it special that seven of our Members were able to get consecutive Level IV numbers.With the addition of these seven, our Level
IV achievers represent 35% of the total active membership. Our two
Senior Master Members,Arnold & Joyce Danner (GWRRA #132375 &01), also serve as CDs.
Our Chapter is very safety friendly, with Road Captain, First Aid,
CPR, Co-rider, and a full ERC class already on the spring calendar!
(Submitted by David Williams, Chapter Educator IN-D2)
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Me First When It Comes to Wing World!
know you get thousands of emails, but I
thought you would get a kick out of this
photo of my 2-year-old grandson, Lee
Tims.
No one can look at Wing World before
he gets his turn first. He will sit and look
at every page over and over and will not
share until he is finished!
(Submitted by Barry & Shirley Miller of
AR-W.)
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We Share a Similar 30-Year Anniversary with GWRRA
ike GWRRA last year, my wife
and I (Ken & Karen Olson,
GWRRA #253458, of Crowley,
Texas) are celebrating our 30th
anniversary this year.
We were married on April 3,
1978. And here you can see how
we left the church on our 1977
GL1000 to go camping with a couple hundred close friends in
Conroe,Texas.
Our new bike is a 2006 GL1800. We have almost 50,000 miles on
the bike and haven’t even been out of Texas yet! We ride with GWRRA
Chapter M out of Arlington,Texas, where we are the Assistant Chapter
Directors.
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Last One Standing
y name is Larry Colson of
Chapter I (Marshall, Texas). Last
month, we took a little ride to
Louisiana. Just outside the town
Joaquin, Texas, on Hwy FM 31, we
found this International Boundary
marker that marks the boundary
between the territories of France and
Spain and thought it would make an interesting shot.
The territory of France was known as Louisiana, and the territory
of Spain was Texas. It is the only one left from the Louisiana territory.
The Members of Chapter I in this photo are (L to R) Chapter
Director Joe Acker, Assistant Chapter Directors Sharon & Dwayne
Hooten, Linda Orms, Ettamarie Colson, Bill Jirka, Don Scarborough “a
friend along for the ride”, and Lloyd Curry (Former Chapter Director).
(Submitted by Larry Colson of Chapter TX-I.)
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SPECIAL
Region E’s Magnificent Mall Shows
eople have asked us many times “What is a Mall Show?” We feel that a
Mall Show is an opportunity to show our Gold Wing Motorcycles and
our GWRRA lifestyle to the general public.
They are a unique opportunity for us to visit with a wide range of people. The bikes are a means of attracting attention which slows the people
down during their busy outing at the Mall.Then it is up to us to talk to these
folks.This interaction gives the public a chance to meet us and find out that
we are regular (well, sort of regular) people.They may even view motorcycles just a little differently the next time they see one of us on the road.
Are you planning to organize a Mall Show for your Chapter? Let me tell
you how we organize the Best of the Best Mall Show.
The first step is to contact the appropriate person at the Mall. Usually
that will be the Marketing Director or the Manager of the mall. Make an
appointment to meet with them to plan your event. The Mall usually has a
large display telling about their upcoming events. Our Mall Show is included
on this “billboard” and is a great advertising tool. Be sure to discuss all
aspects such as the dates and time to set up and tear down (usually set up
after the Mall closes on Friday evening, and begin to tear down after they
close on Sunday evening.) We prefer just a one day (Saturday) show but
some choose to have their Mall Show two days. Often there are rules about
placing carpeting under tires and center stands to protect the floor. We
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always have extra pieces of carpet in case someone forgets to bring theirs.
Some malls will not allow any type of “solicitation of funds”.They may have
rules about cleaning or waxing of the bikes in the mall, (because those chemicals may damage the finish on the floor). Whatever the rules and restrictions are, make sure the participants are aware of them.
You will probably need to remind the Chapter Director to provide the
mall with a Certificate of Insurance. Check with the Marketing Director
ahead of time to confirm their mailing address.
Before the Mall Show, contact your local newspaper and television station. Often they want to know what we are all about and will come and take
pictures of all the polished bikes, trikes, and trailers. We are fortunate to
have the newspaper and television people come to our Mall Show and interview us about GWRRA and our Gold Wings. What a great way to promote
GWRRA!
We make a diagram of where each bike will be displayed so that when
the bikes come in, they know exactly where to “park” their “Show Piece”.
Being well-organized makes a well-planned Mall Show a Success! We add a
little extra to the Mall Show by having signs by each bike displaying the name
of the owner and the kind of bike that is being displayed. You may also want
to display how many miles and where your bike has “traveled”. Displaying
the number of miles a bike has been ridden can be a real eye-opener for the
public. They walk into the mall, see these gorgeous two-wheeled machines
and think they are show bikes that never are ridden anywhere.You might list
some of the options on your bike: stereo system, CB, intercom, and perhaps
display some of the trophies that you have won at different events. If you are
Couple of the Year for your Chapter, you might want to have this information displayed by your bike.
Do we do this to brag? No, most people would be amazed at the conveniences we have, and that can be a good way to start a conversation. If you
are going to use a theme, such as “A Patriotic Theme,” for the Mall Show, be
sure all the bikes’ flags are on their antennas and the red, white, and blue
bikes are a featured “stand out”.The Mall may be able to provide stanchions
so you can rope off the areas where the bikes are displayed.The idea is for
people to LOOK at the beautiful bikes but DO NOT TOUCH!
The mall may be able to provide electrical power, tables and chairs so
you can set up an area with a television and VCR to show videos.We set up
a GWRRA information/recruiting table where we display The Gold Book,
copies of Wing World, a Schedule of Events for the area (including rallies,
poker runs, and Chapter meeting locations and times), and a list of the local
Chapter Directors with their phone numbers. There are still some folks out
there on Gold Wings that do not know about GWRRA. Your Chapter
Director, District Director, Chapter Public Relations Coordinator, or
District Public Relations Coordinator may be good sources for this
material.
If possible, you may do as we do, and have a display representing the
proper riding attire (leather jackets, helmets, and boots).We stress safe riding and find that the public finds this “Safety Display” interesting and often
picks up one of our flyers on GWRRA’s Rider Education.
Our Mall Show is a team effort and everyone pitches in to help set up
bikes, put the roping up, and makes sure the mall is left “just like it was”
when we’re finished.We like to be invited back to the same mall next year
because we were well mannered and professional.
Be sure to let other Chapters know about your Mall Show. Encourage
them to attend, and encourage them to wear their vests with the GWRRA
logo. Try to keep track of when other Chapters are putting on their Mall
Shows and return the favor. (Don’t forget to wear your GWRRA colors).
Mall Shows are one of the best Public Relations tools we have available
for providing direct contact and interaction with the public.We can have fun,
improve the image of motorcycling, and introduce many people to Gold
Wing Road Riders Association. One of the side benefits is that we may even
find a new Member or two. Each Member is an important part of the Public
Relations network of the GWRRA. Since the motorcycle can’t talk, encourage each person to stay with their bikes as much as possible. Even if your
Gold Wing is worth $25,000 or $30,000, the most valuable part of the display is YOUR PRESENCE. If you can possibly take the time to stay with your
bike and visit with the public, you can be the best public relations tool available to the Gold Wing Road Riders, and to motorcycling in general. Your
Gold Wing motorcycle may be one of the most beautiful bikes in the world.
Someone may stop and stare at it for fifteen minutes, but it cannot interact
with that person. It cannot answer any questions, but YOU can.
Have Fun With Your Mall Show! We do at ours!
(Submitted by Karen Knudtson, Former Region E Director.)
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Gold Book to the Rescue!
his appreciation notice is well overdue but
better late than never.
My wife and I were on vacation in Lenoir,
North Carolina, in October of 2007. We
arrived at the campground on a Saturday. On
Sunday, we road about 152 miles through some
beautiful country roads and had a great time.
Monday morning, we headed out about 10 a.m.
toward Boone, and our destination was
Elizabethen, Tennessee.
As soon as we arrived in Boone, we took a
left-hand turn at the main light in town and our
1992 Gold Wing died. Fortunately there was a
parking lot right there, so we pushed the bike
into a vacant space. Right across the street was
a NAPA service station, so I walked across and
asked the man if he could jump the bike.
I had just purchased a new battery, and it
was supposed to have been charged. Well it did
not hold at all, so my next thought was the
alternator! Of course it was a Monday, and the
Honda shops were closed. So we got out our
Gold Book, looked up Boone, North Carolina,
and found two names. We were praying that
one of the two would answer.
The first guy said he didn’t have a trailer or
anything that would help us but that “Dennis
would, he has EVERYTHING!” So we called
the second name in the book, which was
Dennis Hull.
Dennis answered the phone right away and,
after we told him our problem, he asked what
year bike we had and told us that he just happened to have an alternator for a ’92 Wing. We
could not believe what we were hearing! He
said he would be right there in about 30 minutes. Well, he actually arrived in about 20 minutes.
With tools in hand and the alternator,
Dennis got on the ground, took our alternator
out and installed his. He said he would take it
with him and go by a Honda shop before the
week was out and see if it was just the brushes
that needed cleaning.
What a blessing for us. We were able to get
on the bike again and make our destination that
very same day! Plus, we were able to ride the
next three days.
We exchanged phone numbers with
Dennis, who is the new North Carolina District
Director, and invited him and Kathy, his wife,
out to dinner the following Thursday. When we
met for dinner, Dennis said he bought new
brushes for the alternator and that he wanted to
install our old one back in the bike. So, after
dinner, he and I did just that. Well it wasn’t the
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brushes because it still wouldn’t start. We were
leaving on Friday anyway, heading back home,
so we just tied the bike down in my trailer.
What a miracle that was and what wonderful folks Dennis and Kathy were to us. We
were able to continue our vacation plans and
enjoy riding the beautiful mountains of North
Carolina because of them. We have been corresponding with them ever since and now have
two more great Gold Wingers to add to the
many friendships we have made since joining
GWRRA in June of 1981.
So, thank you Dennis and Kathy for being
so helpful and for accommodating us in our
time of need. This is what GWRRA is all
about. We love it!
James & Cindy Mullins
GWRRA #5627
Jacksonville, Florida
A Hot Utah Leads to
an Act of Kindness
his summer, my wife Chris and I went on
our annual motorcycle trip. We went to
two bike rallies—one in British Columbia we
go to all the time every July, a long weekend
called “Toad Rock Rocks!” at the Toad Rock
Campground near Balfour, British Columbia,
and the other to Wing Ding—last year number
29 in Billings.
We decided that, after Billings, we would
explore Utah, and so we did. In July, Utah
reaches 110 degrees F or more, and it was
HOT! It was so hot, in fact, that their highways
damaged my front tire, and I had to have it
replaced while there. How do I know that Utah
did the damage? In Billings, we had our tires
inspected by Dunlop, and they said that all was
well and gave me measurements of my tread
depth.
Five days later, we were in a campground in
Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah and
another motorcycle couple, Ron Curtis & Terri
Ansel, who were camping near us, were sharing a few beers with us. Ron looked down at
my front tire and said I had some serious damage happening. I had “cupping” and cracks all
over the front tire. This was not there five days
earlier!
Ron asked which route we had taken to get
there (to Southeastern Utah), and he said I had
driven through the “Valley of Fire”. (It’s not
officially called that, but he said many call it
that because it’s so hot. And it sure was!)
I got out my tread depth gauge, and almost
one-half of my remaining tread had disappeared since Billings. Wow! In only five days!
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Well, after we explored Bryce, we ended up
going back with Ron and Terri to their home in
Kanab in Southwestern Utah, just north of the
Arizona border. Terri works for a dealership
there, Kanab Country Auto & Yamaha, and
they ordered me a new tire.
The technician, Dave Kropf at the shop,
had said we “could” make it home on that tire
but were taking a chance we could have a
blowout. That scared me, and we decided to get
a new one. He also said that Utah (and other
hot states) make their highways differently and
that the pavement contains flint and other
materials not usually found in “cooler states”.
He said hot highways eat any kind of tire, and
I guess he’s right.
So we had to wait three days. But in the
meantime, Terri and Ron let us stay with them
on their hide-a-bed, and we wound up making
two wonderful friends. And all of this was right
around the week of my birthday—can you
believe our brand new Utah friends even made
a small birthday party for me! Ron is a fisherman, and they cooked us up a fine meal of
trout!
Chris and I also got to experience smalltown life in Utah. During our stay in Kanab,
we were given tours of the desert surrounding
the area. It’s just like you see on TV—HOT,
desolate, and cactus! But Utah is the most
beautiful state I’ve been to!
When our tire finally arrived at the shop,
the tech Dave installed it quickly, and we bid
our new Utah friends goodbye and continued
on our way home through Nevada and northward.
But we will definitely see our new friends
again because they want to come to Calgary
next summer and go to the Toad Rock rally
with us. And I’m sure we will have a lot of fun!
I have told many people this over the years,
but motorcycling is like a brotherhood—as
long as you’re not a jerk, you’re “in”. Bikers
like other bikers, and we have met some wonderful people, especially in campgrounds.
And last summer, because of a worn tire,
we met some of the nicest people yet!
Darryl Minsky
GWRRA #158138
Calgary,Alberta, Canada
An Older Wing Gets Rescued by
Many, Including from the Message
Boards!
fter purchasing our first gold Wing five
years ago, my wife and I went to our first
Wing Ding in Billings, Montana, on our 1985
A
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Honda GL1200 LTD. This Limited Edition is
one of just over 5,000 made with fuel injection.
We had a great time at Wing Ding during the
four days we spent there, seeing many of the
areas’ sites, along with many different styles of
Gold Wings.
Saturday afternoon, we left Billings and
decided to start heading home. We stopped in
Glendive, Montana, to eat supper and get a
motel for the night. As my wife, Jill, started to
walk to the motel—which was next to a restaurant, I decided to fuel up my bike across the
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I started my bike and noticed it did not want
to start right away. I drove across the street,
fueled up, and as I proceeded to start my bike
again, it barely started. I got it started, drove it
back across the street, and it quit running as I
pulled into the motel parking lot. After that, my
’85 LTD would not start at all. We were 1,000
miles away from home and, for the first time,
out came the Gold Book.
Out of the three Members listed, only Jack
Scneider was home. He told me he would meet
me at the motel at 7 a.m. to see if we could get
the bike going. However, he also had plans at
10 a.m. and would have to leave then.
Meanwhile, I chose to send an “SOS” on the
GWRRA message boards.
The following morning, we received so
many replies, it was unbelievable. Allen
McGuire, from North Dakota, called me with
a lot of information, since he owns a 1986
Honda SEI, the same bike as mine only a year
newer. He told me where to look and what to
look for.
Jack showed up at the motel around 7 and
we had to wait for a break in the weather, as it
was raining hard. Within the hour, the rain had
stopped and we started to tear my bike down
right there in the parking lot. After three hours,
and no luck, Jack had to leave. But he
informed me that he would call Paul Smelser,
the owner of Yellowstone Recreation Center in
Glendive, Montana. Paul called the motel after
receiving Jack’s call to inform me that he
would show up after his Sunday morning worship.
Just after 11 a.m., a man in a suit arrived at
our motel looking for us. It was Paul from the
Honda dealership. He actually asked us if it
would be all right that he took his wife out for
lunch first, and then he would take her home
and change clothes before returning. We
thought it was very polite of him to ask us.
After Paul left, Jill and I decided to go to
the restaurant next door to eat. Around 1 p.m.,
Paul showed up with his tools and we tried and
tried to get my bike going. Unfortunately, she
would not start. Paul then said he would get his
trailer and tow it back to his shop, and if he
could still not get it going, he would trailer us
to Dickinson, North Dakota, about an hour
away, as he was not familiar with this rare
bike.
While we where at his shop, Russ Carmen
(another Member in the Gold Book from
Glendive) called because of the message we
left on his answering machine. He had at one
time owned an ’85 LTD and was familiar with
the bike. Russ agreed to come to the shop and
help us out. Around 11 p.m., we found the
problem—the fuel pressure regulator. Paul
went on his computer to order one and found
out that Honda does not manufacture that part
anymore. So he put out a search through other
dealers, and then we called it a night.
When we got back to the motel, I once
again hit the message boards on gwrra.org. I
typed a message of the part I was looking for
and asked if anyone had one or knew where
one was. The following morning, I checked the
computer at the motel, and found numerous
replies. One reply told me that a fuel pressure
regulator for a 1985 Honda Accord 1.8L, with
fuel injection, was the same part. I called Paul
with this information, and he called the nearest Honda car dealer, which was an hour away,
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to see if they could verify this information.
Neither the Honda car dealer nor the
Honda bike dealer could confirm this. They
would have to order this part, they said, as it
was not in stock. And that would be a couple
of days. So we searched ourselves and found
one in Billings; the part would arrive the next
day. Well, the next day came, but the part did
not. The auto store apparently forgot to ship it
out.
Russ called us and offered us a car that
morning so we could get out of the motel and
see some sites in Glendive; however, we
declined even though the offer was extremely
nice. So there we were, another whole day.
I decided to check the message boards on
the gwrra.org website and post an update. That
was when I met Rocky Demers from
California. He wrote on the message boards
that he had a 1985 Honda LTD and would be
willing to harvest it off of his bike and ship it
overnight to me. All I would have to do is ship
the part back to him after I made it home. I
thanked him and told him that I would wait to
see if the part I ordered fit my bike and would
call him if I needed it.
Later that morning, Russ called and asked
us if we wanted to go for a ride. Seems Paul
had a bike he wanted to pick up in Billings,
and Russ volunteered his time to pick up the
bike and our part. Russ drove us almost four
hours back to Billings. We got the part and the
new bike that Paul wanted for his store. When
we arrived back in Glendive, it was already
after 10 p.m. We unloaded the bike, and then
Paul wanted to make sure the car part fit on my
bike. Around midnight, the bike was running.
What a wonderful sound, especially when
my mind was thinking that I was going to need
a U-haul to get the bike home! Paul told me
that he would complete the job in the morning.
The next morning, not only did I have a
new fuel pressure regulator but also an oil
change and new plugs. Paul Smelser, the
owner of Yellowstone Recreation Center, had
worked on my bike for many hours and also on
a Sunday. When I received my bill, it reflected
only three hours of labor.
This vacation taught us many things: Most
of all that we will never leave home without
our Gold Book. If you ever need to use the
Gold Book, don’t forget there are many wonderful and knowledgeable people are on the
gwrra.org message boards. If I hadn’t used the
message boards, I might still be looking for a
fuel pressure regulator. The people we met, we
can truly call friends. There were so many
more people that not only helped, but wanted
to make sure we made it home okay.
We were on the road for twelve days and,
ironically, when we arrived home, we started
to go through our mail. In our mail was our
May 2008
renewal for the GWRRA. I laughed and asked
Jill if we should renew after all the help we had
received. We both laughed, because we knew
the answer!
As long as we ride, it is a comfort knowing
that, should a problem arise, there are good
people with GWRRA willing to help someone
whom they have never met before. From the
both of us, we would like to say “Thank You”
to everyone who helped us. We know that
many people who had helped us were not mentioned here; there were just so many people
that did help us, through the message boards,
phone calls and emails, it is very hard to
acknowledge every one of you.
And please, if you ever get to Glendive,
Montana, please look up Russ Carmen, Jack
Schneider and Paul Smelser, the owner of
Yellowstone Recreation Center, and thank
them for looking out for one of your fellow
Gold Wingers.
Todd & Jill Lemke
GWRRA # 240085
Kingsford, Michigan
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Wing World Correction
—On page 61 of the April issue, it was incorrectly listed in the
photo cutline that Devils Tower is located in South Dakota. In fact,
Devils Tower is located in Wyoming.
New Chapter Chartered
GWRRA welcomes the following new Chapter to our family!
—Chapter OK-A of Altus, Oklahoma, led by Chapter Directors
William & Kathryn Uptergrove.
New GWRRA Products:
Cinch Pack
This new Black Drawstring
Cinch Pack has the GWRRA logo on
the front, and its open main compartment includes shoulder straps that
also cinch the bag shut. This creates
easy access to a large storage compartment, and the straps can then be
used for over-the-shoulder or backpack carry. Made of 210d Nylon fabric,
the cinch pack (Item #4081000) costs
$10. (See “Official Products” page for
details on ordering.)
RideHide MicroDry Tour LS
Don’t let your riding shirt let you
down! Serious rides know that microfiber
is the way to go. The Tour LS from
RideHide is the ultimate performance
shirt, designed specifically for riders.
RideHide’s loose fit, 100% microfiber shirt
actually wicks moisture away from your
body to the outside of the shirt.This wicking action keeps the sweat away in all conditions, extending your ride and your
enjoyment.
Recommended by SportRider, MotorcycleUSA and RoadBike magazines, the RideHide shirt has become the most essential apparel item
in touring gear. Features include: Lightweight, microfiber fabric (weighs
50% less than cotton); stay-snug cuffs to prevent rollup; wrinkle- and
shrink-free design; super thin and soft comfort interior lining.
The RideHide Tour LS is available now at gwrra.org in sizes Small
through 3XL (Item #s 3081000-3081005), its retail price is $25. (See
“Official Products” page for details on ordering.)
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Leadership Training Directors Step Down
CJ & Bo Karcanes have decided to step
down as Directors of the Leadership
Training Division.
“I would like to express my sincere
appreciation for everything CJ and Bo have
done for GWRRA,” says GWRRA
Executive Director Melissa Eason. “They
have been a wonderful asset to the
Association, and hopefully we will be able
to work together in the future. Thank you
again CJ and Bo for all your hard work!”
Honda of America Manufacturing
Relocates Motorcycle Production
In a press release dated February 27, 2008, Honda of America
Manufacturing announced that motorcycle production at the
Marysville Motorcycle Plant in Ohio will be transferred to a newly
expanded and state-of-the-art factory in Kumamoto Japan in 2009.
Honda states that the move reflects a global Honda strategy for
production of certain larger motorcycles. All motorcycle production
from the Marysville Motorcycle Plant and the historic Hamamatsu
Factory in Japan will be consolidated in 2009 at a new motorcycle
plant in Kumamoto, Japan, and the new plant will serve as Honda’s
global leader with advanced motorcycle production technologies.
Both the Marysville and Hamamatsu plants produce medium- to
large-size motorcycles.
“Our goal is always to achieve outstanding customer satisfaction,”
says Akio Hamada, president & CEO of Honda of America.“This move
allows us to improve the competitiveness and appeal of our products
by applying the latest technologies and production systems at one
efficient location.”
Honda adds: “You may not be surprised to know that our customers, dealers and associates were the foremost and highest priorities in the long range planning of this action. Subsequently, this plan
will result in:
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And in regard to the Chapter they both belong to, Louie’s secret
buddy adds, “I need to also say that ‘Chapter “J” ROCKS!’”
Louie Was Here!
This message goes out to Louie
Schippers (GWRRA Gold Life
Member #59723) for his May 2
birthday from his “Secret Buddy”:
“Louie has been our (MI-J)
Individual of the Month and is one
of the greatest guys out there,”
says the secret buddy,“Long before
I had joined GWRRA, I had heard
from many about ‘Louie’. I even
heard about him while I was visiting the Indiana State Rally! In fact, I
joined Chapter “J” and GWRRA because of this man, as have several
others I know. Louie attends many GWRRA Member events and is so
instrumental in keeping the fellowship that GWRRA brings to us all!
Happy birthday Louie!”
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Future products benefiting from the latest, most
advanced technology.
All Honda of America Manufacturing associates have the
opportunity to transfer to North American automobile
operations with no layoffs.
GL and VTX production continuing to 2009 and then
transferring to Kumamoto.
No anticipated interruption in supply of vehicles or parts.”
The transfer to the new Kumamoto factory affects only Honda of
America Manufacturing motorcycle production. Honda South
Carolina will continue to produce ATVs and PWC for both U.S. and
worldwide demand.
“This was a complex decision tied to the important role that
Honda in Ohio plays within our North American automobile operations,” Hamada says. “We will focus our associates’ abilities on our
goal to produce cars, light trucks and engines in Ohio that are of the
highest quality and value for our customers.”
Honda notes that the 450 Marysville Motorcycle Plant associates
will remain key members of the Honda of America team that produces cars, light trucks, engines, and major components in Ohio.There
will be no layoffs.
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Riding on the
Michelin Pilot
GT Tires
By Jim Graybeal
wo years ago, Nick Hoppner called me, asking if I would be
interested in test-riding a set of the new Michelin Pilot GT
tires, made for the Honda Gold Wing GL1500. Of course, I
couldn’t turn down an offer like that. But when I arrived at his office
to pick up the tires, he had three sets of tires, not one set.
So three members—not just one—of the Arizona Precision
Motorcycle Drill Team were lucky enough to be able to test the new
tires: Front (130/70 H18; features triangulated profile for low-speed
maneuverability and four cross plies for stability) and rear (160/80
H16; features three crossed plies and two crown plies for high sideload resistance and a stable ride); both H-rated for speeds up to 130
mph.
Allen Platt, Jerry White and I were able to ride them on the Arizona
streets, highways and on the drill field. All of us agree—as do many
other customer five-star ratings elsewhere—that the Pilot GT gives us
a more secure feel on the road and drill field than any previouslyowned tire.
Speaking strictly for my own experiences and observations, I feel
that the Michelin tire is far superior, for the following reasons, to any
other I have had mounted on my 1995 GL1500. For instance, here are
some of the situations in which I ride and how the tires perform:
1. Drill field and tight turns: I practice daily (riding at least one tight
figure-8 and 3 to 4 tight U-turns, right and left, plus tight circles)
every morning when I leave home for work and again in the
evening when I return. (Living on a cul-de-sac does have its advantages!) With the Pilot GT tires, I have been able to reduce my Uturn diameter up to 2 feet and tight circles by one foot!
2. Turns at street and highway speeds: Pressing into a turn at normal,
legal speed is much easier at any speed than with previouslyowned tires. My motorcycle seems to hold a more positive line
through the turn as well.With other tires, the motorcycle tends to
want to straighten up quickly when pressure is released in the
direction of the turn. With the Michelin tire, the motorcycle will
stay in the turn, with a gradual tendency to return to vertical. Rapid
transition from one direction to the other seems smoother; with
previous tires, there seemed to be a slight hesitation at the apex of
the transition, as if the footprint (contact point) was fighting the
transition (strictly my impression—not a scientific description).
3. Running straight: With previous tires, trying to hold a constant
straight path of travel on a smooth roadway was very difficult (such
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as riding on the white line on the outside edge of a roadway).The
motorcycle wanted to shift from a straight line by 3 to 6 inches.
With the Michelin Pilot GT tires, the motorcycle will follow a
straight line, without my having to compensate for any drift.
4. Wear: I changed the first rear tire after 15,000 miles, with one
wear bar showing and 3 others nearly flush with the tread, all near
the center of the tread. Tread depth near the outside arc seemed
to show very little wear. I did not measure that depth.With other
brands, I have averaged 17,000 miles per set, over a total of
200,000 miles, or 12 sets of tires. Maximum wear was again primarily in the center of the tread.With this rear Michelin, I probably could have continued for another 1,000 miles but changed it
prior to attending an advanced riding workshop where I wanted
maximum tread available. Even though there was more wear
toward the center of the tread, the profile of the tire remained
more curved, rather than showing a flattening profile as with other
brands.
The front tire wear has also been more uniform around the
profile of the tread, maintaining a curved—rather than a flattened—footprint all the way down to the wear bars, all of the
above with no noticeable loss of traction in any riding situation.
When new Michelins were mounted, I did not have to relearn
how to turn and control my turns (as with other brands) since the
Michelins did not have the flat-tread syndrome experienced with
other brands. Sound familiar?
5. Tire Pressure: I have tried to maintain 41 psi in both front and rear.
Whenever I have allowed the pressure to drop to 38 psi or less
(shame on me), the front tire will tend to wander over cracks or
pavement variations along the road, much like any tire will when
underinflated.
Caveat:
Even though the tires’ tread design was inspired for efficient water
evacuation, I live in the dry Southwest and have not had any significant
experience riding these tires in extended wet conditions.The few wet
roads I have ridden, however, gave me no feeling of any potential loss
of traction, and I would not hesitate to ride all day in the rain if I had
no other option.
Conclusion:
I will be mounting my next set of Michelin Pilot GT tyres (manufactured in Spain, thus the continental spelling) before leaving for Wing
Ding 30 in Greenville. Performance is the main criteria for my
choice—not price; not mileage. I would be very interested in hearing
from others about your experiences with these remarkable tires.
Suggested retail for the Michelin Pilot GT is between $163-$175
for the front and $210-$225 for the rear. Visit www.michelin.com or
call (800) 847-3435 to find a dealer near you.
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BIKE BRITE® MOTORCYCLE SPRAY WASH
AWARDED RIDER SEAL OF APPROVAL
Members of the Motorcycle Riders Club of America
put Bike Brite Motorcycle Spray Wash to the test and
agreed: The triple-action cleaner and degreaser lets them
“Ride hard. Clean Easy.” These members of the nationwide organization gave the product a 92% approval
rating and awarded them the club Seal of Approval.
At the top of the scoring was the product’s performance and ease of use. Bike Brite Motorcycle
Spray Wash washes, cleans and degreases from
headlight to taillight in just one step. Simply spray on
the triple-action, super-foaming product and hose it
off. It even includes a collating agent for great results
with hard water. The biodegradable, non-acid, pHcontrolled formula also contains corrosion inhibitors.
Special brighteners help keep rust and grease from forming. Like all
Bike Brite products, Spray Wash is made in America and comes with a
money-back guarantee.
MRCA tester comments on Spray Wash confirm the product benefits. An Arkansas tester said, “I have used a number of similar cleaning
products on my 2007 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, and the Bike Brite
Spray Wash does a better job at a better price.” Added a Florida member, “It takes only a minute to spray an entire bike with the foaming
cleaner. Grease, oil and road grime slide right off, leaving a sparkling
finish on paint and chrome.”
The 32-ounce bottle of Bike Brite Motorcycle Spray Wash has an
MSRP of $9.99. There is also a 64-ounce refill with an MSRP of $15.99
and a shop program for dealerships and other service retailers. It’s part
of the Bike Brite line of more than 20 products distributed by all the
major motorcycle distributors and also a variety of online motorcycle
parts retailers.
More information is available at www.bikebrite.com or by calling
(800) 927-4833.
THE FLAG PEOPLE—QUALITY-MADE PRODUCTS
The Flag People is a small business
catering to the motorcycle enthusiast.
We specialize in imprinted flags to
mount to the antenna or motorcycle flagpoles. Not only do we make flags that
are highly desired, such as the U.S.A.,
POW and state flags, but we also make
custom flags, many for GWRRA Chapters. Our flags are made with the
best quality fabric to ensure long lasting wear and to ensure your long
lasting loyalty.
As owners of The Flag People, we not only enjoy the business but
also enjoy our bikes, a Honda Gold Wing and a Honda Gold Wing trike.
We are former Senior Chapter Directors for our local GWRRA Florida
Chapter and honorary members of the Blue Knights. The Flag People
have been in existence for about 15 years, proving quality products to
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the motorcycling public both domestic and international.
For products, pricing, and ordering, please visit our website at
www.theflagpeople.com. If you have any questions, please email us at
theflagpeople@cox.net or call toll free at (800) 287-0497. Thank you for
your continuing support and “Ride Safe”.
SUPERWEAVE MOTORCYCLE COVER FROM
CALIFORNIA CAR COVER COMPANY
California Car Cover Company is proud to offer a high-tech new
motorcycle cover that looks good and babies paint and chrome while
offering unparalleled protection.
Superweave is a state-of-the-art fabric that utilizes Nextec® encapsulation technology to provide superior protection against the elements.
Proprietary polymers in the fabric help Superweave shed water and dry
in minutes. Unlike traditional protective coatings which only treat one
side of the fabric, this patented process places an ultra-thin film around
the fabric fibers creating a durable, breathable barrier within the woven
fabric to ensure high-performance protection. In addition, it is treated
for UV resistance, mold and mildew, and keeps dust, and other pollutants away from paint, chrome, and other surfaces.
Originally designed to cover premium exotic cars, Superweave
drapes better than other fabrics and isn’t affected by heat or cold. The
Superweave Motorcycle cover offers unsurpassed moisture and pollutant/dust protection, and can easily be laundered in a household washing machine and dryer.
Available in your choice of grey, taupe, or black, Superweave motorcycle covers start at $149.99. The lightweight cover easily folds down to
a compact size and can fit into an optional storage bag priced at just
$6.00.
For more information about California Car Cover Company, and to
see additional products not available in the catalog, visit the website at
www.calcarcover.com or call (800) 423-5525.
WEBSITE AND DISTRIBUTOR FOR DISABLED RIDERS
My name is Gail DeWitt,
and last June I purchased the
distributorship of the Kliktronic
electric shifter for the entire
North American Continent.
That’s because I know what it’s
like to be disabled—I’m disabled myself—and I own
Disabled Motorcycle Riders,
Inc, and operate a website for
disabled riders at www.disabledmotorcyclerider.com.
There is additional information about the Kliktronic electric shifter
and other Kliktronic products available on my website, and I am now
starting to add additional products. If you need it, we can get it for you.
We supply: Modified, fabricated, adaptive equipment; Klicktronic
Ignition Interrupt Switch; automatic clutches; stabilizer wheels; sidecars/trikes; Voyager kits; and much more.
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My clientele ranges from racers to members of the armed services
returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. I also work with women
and men who have difficulty with manual shifting.
The Kliktronic works on any type motorcycle engine from 125cc2400cc. It is used by ATV riders and racers, motocross riders and racers,
as well as the new stretch custom chopper riders. They all find that the
Kliktronic fills a need they have.
For more information, call (941) 723-9817. For products offered,
pricing, and ordering, please visit www.disabledmotorcyclerider.com.
THE ALL-NEW TPX™ FROM ADAPTIV TECHNOLOGIES
Introducing the world’s first fully-integrated,
portable motorcycle radar and laser detection
system designed for American and Metric
Cruisers, Sport, and Touring bikes. No more
trying to make automotive radar detectors work
with your bike. No more missing the audio or
visual alerts. No more searching the earth’s
ends to find compatible mounts. No more hours
of wiring jobs. No more fear of the rain. No
more fear of theft. No more microscopic buttons. No more money, energy, sanity and precious riding hours wasted trying to make automotive radar detectors work with your bike.
When zooming down the open road with the wind in your face you
can’t hear much and you definitely don’t want to take your eyes off the
road. That’s why we developed the Wireless Headset and Visual Alert as
critical components of the system. Not just afterthoughts.
The Wireless Headset is compatible with most helmets and it alerts
you of detected radar and laser signals through its earphone that sits
inside your helmet, and the Visual Alert can be mounted just about anywhere on your bike so as to be within your peripheral vision. We have
custom mounts constructed from aircraft grade aluminum that fit most
of the bikes on the road today. And TPX Mounts are easy to install and
allow for the best possible positioning. Best of all, the mounts look great,
just like your bike.
The TPX System comes with a Wiring Harness so you can easily
connect to your bike’s power source, making installation a breeze. Its
water resistant construction means that you don’t have to worry about
shielding it from the rain. Large buttons are designed so that you can
operate it with riding gloves. Its top positioned, angled, backlit LCD
allows you to actually see the display from your riding position, day or
night. Vibration and shock resistant design ensures that it’ll last on your
bike. It is portable so you can take it with you on your lunch stop and
don’t have to worry about theft. It also means that you can use it on multiple bikes, and even your car (if you have one of those four-wheeled
things).
Retail price is $309 for the TPX™ Main Console; $70 for the TPX™
Wireless Headset; and $45 for the TPX™ Visual Alert. For more information and to order, visit www.adaptivtechnologies.com or call (866)Adaptiv (866-232-7848).
MEDJETASSIST MOTORCYCLE RIDERS’ PROTECTION
PLAN AND SPECIAL GWRRA MEMBER OFFER
Imagine being in a motorcycle crash in Alaska or having a heart
attack while on a ride in Mexico. Even the most seasoned motorcyclists
and travelers worry about getting ill or injured away from home. A
unique service called MedjetAssist was designed to take this worry out
of travel.
An annual membership program, MedjetAssist protects members
who are injured or fall sick, whether traveling for pleasure or business—
virtually anywhere in the world.
If members are more than 150 miles from home when they’re hospiMay 2008
talized, MedjetAssist’s doctors,
based in Birmingham, Alabama,
and at the University of
Pittsburgh Medical Center, work
by telephone, email, and computer with the medical team treating
their members wherever they
may be. Once members are stabilized and able to be moved,
MedjetAssist flies them home aboard a medically equipped and staffed
aircraft and takes them to the hospital of their choice.
“With the price of a medical
transport ranging between $5,000
and $75,000 or more without a
MedjetAssist membership,” says
Roy Berger, President of
MedjetAssist, “I can’t imagine
why any savvy traveler wouldn’t
take advantage of this service.”
TESTIMONIALS FROM MOTORCYCLISTS
Charles Hehl: An avid rider, Charles Hehl has toured much of the
western United States, Canada and Mexico. But five weeks and 10,000
miles into a journey in 2006, his ride came to a tragically crashing halt.
Mr. Hehl had just left Wisconsin when, seemingly out of nowhere, a
car entered the highway immediately in front of him. “A motorcyclist’s
worst nightmare,” Mr. Hehl said, “is a vehicle pulling out in front of you
with no time to react. I don’t recall much between seeing the side of a
vehicle in front of me and then finding myself on my back with someone standing over me, telling me to lay still and that the paramedics were
on their way.”
Fortunately, Mr. Hehl was wearing full protective gear, which probably saved his life and substantially reduced the number of injuries he
received. He was further protected by his membership with MedjetAssist
(www.medjet.com), the premier worldwide emergency medical evacuation program for travelers. MedjetAssist transports its members to the
“hospital of their choice” whether they are traveling in the next county,
state or continent—as long as they are at least 150 miles from home
when they’re first hospitalized for an illness or injury.
Almost immediately after his accident, Charles Hehl was transferred
by helicopter from a local hospital to a neurological intensive care unit
in Duluth, Minn. He stayed there for two weeks until he was stabilized,
at which point MedjetAssist flew him to a rehabilitation center near his
home in Pennsylvania.
“The MedjetAssist flight was great,” Mr. Hehl said. “I was met at
bedside by the MedjetAssist medical team, transported via ambulance to
the Duluth airport, monitored closely during the private jet flight to
Reading, PA, then taken by ambulance to the rehab center. MedjetAssist
handles every detail of the transfer and it went off flawlessly. My wife
rode with me at no cost.”
MedjetAssist also made arrangements to retrieve Mr. Hehl’s motorcycle and transport it for him. “I was absolutely amazed that nothing on
the motorcycle had been stolen,” Mr. Hehl said, “even the GPS unit
attached to the handlebars was intact. The bike and I are recovering, and
I am optimistic that we will both make it through this ordeal.”
Mr. Hehl recently renewed his MedjetAssist membership for 3 more
years. “I was extremely pleased with MedjetAssist’s performance,” he
said. “It is clear from my experience that this coverage is important.”
Della Graham: “On the final days of our ten month long journey on
our motorcycles through Mexico, Central and South America, we were
run off the road by a transport truck just outside of Buenos Airies. My
husband wasn’t hurt; unfortunately I was. The little hospital that I was
taken to determined that my right shoulder was fractured and needed surgery. Kelly was able to contact MedjetAssist right away. He spoke to
John, who treated us with great respect and professionalism. John
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access to more than 100 aircraft worldwide to provide emergency evacuation services for its members.
3. If physically able to fly commercial, members always fly first
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4. Members hospitalized more than 150 miles from home choose
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Te c h n i c a l Q u e s t i o n s a n d A n s w e r s a b o u t G o l d W i n g s a n d Va l k y r i e s
Answers to the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided by
Stu Oltman, Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor. Please submit your technical questions
about Gold Wings or Valkyries by e-mail to workbench@gwrra.org or by mail to
“Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include
your full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.
Vibration in Floorboards
I have a 2006 1800 with comfort, nav and
ABS that I purchased new in August of 2006.
I installed a set of Add-On floorboards with
heel/toe shifter at approximately 1,000 miles,
and all was well until about 4,500 miles, when
I began to feel a vibration in the boards.
I’ve had two dealers look at this, but the
only suggestion is that the steel boards on the
aluminum frame may be the cause of the problem. I removed the boards, and the vibration
stopped. After a couple of thousand miles, I
reinstalled the boards and the vibration immediately returned. I have removed them again.
I’ve considered trying Kuryakyn boards,
but do not want to spend the money if the
problem will return. I have also seen a set of
aluminum boards, but again would like to be
sure that there is not some other problem with
the bike. I have about 9,500 miles on it now
with no other problems.
I’d also add that the OEM peg on the right
side was very difficult to remove at the time of
the first installation of the boards. The forward
bolt was extremely tight. I finally was able to
remove it by putting ice on the bolt head for a
few minutes.
Any ideas or help you may provide would
be appreciated.
Ed Carpenter
GWRRA #270116
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Let’s see, Ed. Boards on—vibration. Boards
off—no vibration. Try again with same results.
This leads me to believe that if there’s a problem, it’s not with the bike. I don’t know how to
say this without actually saying it, so here
goes...There are many products which can be
screwed onto your motorcycle. Those marketed
by Honda have been tested on the vehicle and
are guaranteed to function correctly and not
create any problems. Those sold by other manufacturers? My hunch is that a design that permits fitment is the paramount consideration,
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and not all accessory manufacturers are successful at it. Consider this—American Honda
is a pretty savvy company when it comes to
marketing accessories. Their line of accessories for the GL1800 is pretty impressive and
no doubt generates tons of revenue both for the
company and its dealers. They’ve seen the
offerings from aftermarket vendors over the
years and have jumped into the market for
their share. Yet both floorboards and heel/toe
shifters are conspicuously absent from
Honda’s GL1800 accessory lineup. Are they
needlessly leaving money on the table? I think
not.
Stu
Battery Voltage
Stu, I remember vividly your story of the
Gold Wing which was practically disassembled by various dealers who were victims of
their own ignorance and lack of analytical ability; and you recently wrote a column which
reminded me of that story: You demonstrated
the need to test a battery under load, not just at
rest.
Well, I recently got my Ford truck back
from the garage, and I had asked them to fix a
battery cable-end, which was absolutely welded to the battery. A couple days later, the truck
started being difficult to start; nothing consistent, but usually a difficult pull the first two
compressions, then a more normal spin, then
start. Once, the starter solenoid just fluttered,
as if the battery were dead; the next time it
started. My initial thought was that the dealer
had damaged the battery. Actually, it might be
true, but the terminals were solid, and I had
tested the battery three times at around 13
volts. Then your lessons came to me. I had
Susan turn the starter while I continued to take
a voltage reading. Ooops! Dropped to 7 volts!
The Oltman Voltage Syndrome! While the
truck was running, I just drove to Checker
[Auto Parts] and put in a new battery. (The old
one, by the way, may well have been the origi-
nal Motorcraft—eight years old!)
So, my friend, thanks!
Joe Howe
GWRRA #47340
Sedona, Arizona
Hey Joe, I’m happy to hear that at least one
person remembers Wing World technical content for more than two months. And I’m even
happier to hear that what you read and
remembered saved your bacon. That was
indeed a pretty funny (to me) episode with the
GL1800 that three dealers couldn’t get to start
over a three month period. But with all the
money wasted on labor and replacement parts
when the battery was (initially) the only problem, I doubt anyone at American Honda was
amused. That disassembled hulk was repurchased and likely donated to MMI or some
other trade school. The owner, who also was
not amused, bought a BMW as a replacement.
Stu
Frontend shakes
Stu, I get front end shakes at 30 to 35 mph
when slowing down on my 2002 Gold Wing.
I know you have talked about this before
because I have read about it in my Wing World
magazine, but I can’t remember what you said
caused it.
Would you please help me?
Ron Hunley
GWRRA #38711
Panama City, Florida
Sure Ron, I’ll help. First, keep both hands
on the handlebar when closing the throttle at
those speeds. If the bars still oscillate, you
may need to replace one or both tires to correct the irregular wear pattern that often causes this symptom. It also wouldn’t be a bad idea
to have your steering preload checked and
corrected if necessary.
Stu
Stu, thanks. I’ll look into the steering preload and have that checked.
I have new Dunlop Elite III tires on my
Gold Wing. I’m not sure what the preload is
but will ask my Honda dealer. Thanks again.
Ron
’96 Aspencade Charging Problem
Hi Stu, my ‘96 Aspencade has recently
developed a charging problem. All is well until
the bike warms up, at which point the alternaWing World
Hi Craig, I think your diagnosis is right on
target. Have someone hold the leads from an
ohm meter so they contact the slip rings, then
begin gently pushing the wire connections at
the slip ring binding posts. I think you’ll find
the culprit there.
Stu
Hi Stu, thanks for the feedback. After testing the alternator, I reassembled it and reinstalled it on the bike. Started it up and let the
bike warm up and had the same results. Took
the alternator back out, disassembled and
retested the rotor coil. There was no continuity
between the slip rings and rotor shaft this time,
and the resistance between the slip rings read
228 ohms, so I definitely have a problem.
Should have a new Compufire in a few days.
Craig
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warm up and then drops to 11.9 v.
I’ve taken the battery out and had the tech
at the local Auto Zone run a diagnostic evaluation on it, and it checks out good. I’ve
removed the alternator and tested the condenser, rotor coil, and the stator coil. All of which
check out good. The brushes were replaced a
few years ago, so brush length is good and
they are not sticking.
I’m thinking I have a break in the stator
coil or rotor coil that is opening when it gets
hot. I haven’t tried putting heat to either yet to
check it out. Thought I would get your professional opinion on it first and see if you’ve run
across this problem before. Maybe it’s time for
a new Compufire?
Thanks for your help.
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Hi Stu, I have a ’93 Aspy that is triked
(MT), and has been for 5 years now. Ever
since it has been triked, when taking off from
a dead stop and letting the clutch out in a normal way, we’re starting to move. The last little
bit of releasing the lever, the clutch will grab
at once, like a shutter. I have the trike down
now for the annual maintenance.
I’ve been reading your articles about
clutches, and do you think I should take the
slave cylinder out and clean it and go through
or maybe take the clutch out itself and look at
it? I have never taken a clutch out of a 1500
before, so I don’t know what kind of a problem
I’ll have with it, I don’t have the special tools
for this project.
I triked this myself so I know my way
around some. I also switched to the synthetic
brake fluids three years ago and change it out
once a year, just because. I had a shop here tell
me they never heard of that and it could do
damage to the systems, true or false?
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Your opinion and answers are always
appreciated by me and others I’m sure.
Thank you, Stu.
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GWRRA #151828
Warren, Oregon
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Hi Wally, the symptom you have is often
caused by clutch basket slots that have been
notched by the clutch plates. Rather than sliding smoothly in the slots, one or more of the
plates may hang up in the notches until full
spring pressure is applied (clutch slave fully
released). Only a visual inspection could confirm this as the cause. If the basket is not too
deeply notched, the notches can be dressed
out carefully with a needle file. Otherwise, the
basket will need replacement. Engine removal
would be necessary in that case. Engine lugging is a common cause of this type of damage.
It’s also possible that the slave cylinder is
causing the symptom. If the cylinder bore has
developed a rust ridge, that ridge could prevent the clutch spring from smoothly pushing
the cylinder back during clutch engagement.
Again, a physical inspection is necessary to
determine if this is the case. Also inspect the
lifter rod and lifter piece for damage. Without
special tools designed for the job, R&R of the
GL1500’s clutch pack is not an easy task.
Regarding the synthetic brake fluid, I
assume you’re speaking of Valvoline SynPower
or some other synthetic which is compatible
with all DOT 3 and 4 fluids. Those are fine. If
you’re speaking about a DOT 5 SILICONE
brake fluid, that’s not fine. It won’t damage the
clutch, because the clutch is isolated from the
hydraulic release system. But it will play
havoc with all rubber internal components
and could cause the release system to misbehave.
Stu
Stu, I am referring to the Valvoline
Synpower brake fluids that I am using. I kind
of figured that taking the clutch out would be
a tough job, but I didn’t know it would be that
hard. I probably can take the slave cylinder out
and check it all over, but the clutch and all I
don’t think so. Sounds like a professional job
to me, or I need to get another complete
engine with very low miles.
Wally
Radio Problems
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Hi Stu, I have a 1999 1500 that I bought
new. It has 61,500 on the odometer. While on
our way to the Pennsylvania District Rally this
past fall, all of the sudden we lost the sound
from the left side speakers, front and rear. The
right side works. Also, all the speakers work in
the helmets. I haven’t had the time yet to
check out the problem.
Can you give me any suggestions as to
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We look forward to receiving Wing World
each month and have gained a lot of knowledge reading “Workbench” over the years.
Keep up the good work. Thank you Stu.
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a repair or accessory addition resulted in a
pinched or shorted wire.
Stu
Flushing Brake and Coolant Systems
Stu, I recently emailed you about my 2001
GL1800 rear shock that is still under warranty.
You suggested I send it to Traxxion for them to
rebuild it. I just shipped them my rear shock
assembly and front forks for complete rebuild
with their new parts. I talked to Mike at
Traxxion at length before deciding to spend
that much money. He was very courteous and
helpful. Thank you Stu for the information.
I am also going to flush my brake system
again while I have the bike apart. Is there a
longer lasting synthetic brake fluid I can use
this time that is compatible with the Honda
brake fluid as I flush it out?
I am also going to flush my coolant system
as well. I just purchased one of the Uview
tools, as you suggested, to do this job. Is there
also a longer lasting coolant available that I
could put back in? Thank you.
Kyle Young
GWRRA #177055
Catoosa, Oklahoma
Hi Kyle, I remember suggesting the shock
adjuster rebuild, but nothing else. I hope
you’re happy with the complete package.
Regarding the brake fluid, any brand of
DOT 4 fluid will be fine, though I prefer
Valvoline SynPower synthetic DOT4. My experience with it over the past several years has
shown reduced contamination levels on neglected brake systems—those that haven’t been
serviced at the factory-recommended intervals. I do not recommend exceeding the recommended intervals, regardless of the brake
fluid used.
For longer lasting coolant, I recommend
Genuine Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Type 2. This product provides protection for all
Honda vehicles for 5 years or 60,000 miles,
whichever comes first. Though Honda motorcycle dealers can order it through normal
channels, I’ve yet to see it in any shops. If your
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Here’s a tip for using the UView tool. When
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if coolant is allowed to fill the system at maximum rate. Open one valve fully, then open the
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and allow it to fill at a reduced rate. If there’s
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Stu, I have a 2007 Gold Wing with about
9,000 miles that I’m having problems with.
As you know, the windshield height adjustment mechanism provides several heights
where a ratcheting mechanism engages to
secure the selected height. To reset to a lower
height, you must raise the height of the windshield to its highest position to disengage the
ratchet pawl allowing the windshield to be
lowered. When raising the windshield to the
top position to enable lowering, the pawl
comes loose and falls out and the ratcheting
mechanism gets stuck at the most fully extended position.
I had this problem fixed the first time at my
local dealer when the bike had 2,000-3,000
miles on it, and it has happened again, same
problem as before. The shop says that Honda
told them just to replace the pawl, which they
did, but they didn’t have a fix for the root of
the problem, that of a feature that retains the
pawl when the windshield is raised to full
height to release the stops.
It doesn’t look like Honda has acknowledged this problem by providing a fix. Have
you any suggestions?
Steve Glaittli
GWRRA #273955
North Logan, Utah
Steve, I’m sure you aren’t the only person
to have experienced this problem, but you’re
the only one I’m aware of. In order for
American Honda to be prompted into action,
they’d have to receive enough complaints
and/or pay for enough repairs to justify the
expense of changing a design. You can help in
that regard; have it repaired once again while
your warranty is still in force.
Stu
Rotor Problem
Hey Stu, I have an 1985 Limited Edition,
and I am having a difficult time finding a rear
rotor for my Wing.
I bought one on eBay and took it to my
mechanic to have the burr removed. He asked
me what the wear limits were, and I looked on
the rotor and it said 6 mm. Well, the remaining
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of the rotor, had he taken the burr off, would
have been 5.4 mm. The guy I bought it off of
from eBay agreed to refund my money, and I
shipped it back to him.
I have tried to locate a rear rotor. Honda
doesn’t carry them any longer. I tried some of
my aftermarket sites and they, too, don’t carry
them. Do you have any ideas? Will any other
bike rotor mate up?
Thanks, I enjoy reading your articles, and I
know that we all learn from them.
Lloyd Bartlett
GWRRA #165885
Traverse City, Michigan
Hi Lloyd. Have any motorcycle shop order
an EBC rotor for you. The correct EBC part
number is MD1082.
Stu
A Choking Problem
Stu, I have a 1987 Aspencade 1200 that ran
great the last time I rode, about four months
ago. I parked the bike with Sta-bil in the gas. I
tried to start the bike last week and discovered
the only way I could keep the bike running was
to use the choke at various positions.
Even with the engine warmed-up, it would
not run without assistance from the
choke and would cough, kick and sputter. With
the choke open (off) the engine dies. I did manage once to run the engine with the throttle by
slowly opening the choke and, at the same time,
slowly increasing the throttle, but the increase
in RPM was slow and erratic. And when I
released the throttle, the engine quit.
I do have problems with the cruise control
not coming on, but this existed when the bike
was running good.
I’ll appreciate any ideas you have. Thank
you.
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GWRRA #170874
Hemet, California
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Gary, one or more of your Wing’s carburetor pilot circuits is clogged. This is common
when a bike sits for months with fuel in the
carbs, even if that fuel has added stabilizer. You
might try adding something like Chevron
Techron Concentrate to the fuel in hopes it’ll
clear out, but expect that you may end up needing to pull the carbs and clean them. If you ever
need to let the bike sit unused that long in the
future, turn the fuel valve to “off,” and allow
the engine to run till it dies of fuel starvation.
Either that, or open the carb bowl drain screws
until the bowls are empty. That’s messy, and it
could be dangerous in a closed building.
Absorb all spilled fuel with paper towels, and
dispose of them promptly.
Stu
May 2008
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Stu, I saw the recent complaint about the
horrible distortion on the CB and
intercom from Ken Burkhalter in the February
issue of Wing World. My wife’s new 2007
GL1800 with Navi and airbag had the exact
same problem, with identical characteristics.
To go with her new bike, she of course purchased a new color-matched helmet—an Arai
with the top end integrated J&M headset.
I got on all the tech boards and tried to
track down the problem. I fine tuned the SWR
etc., my dealer (Markham Power Products outside Toronto) even willingly swapped out the
CB for a new one, all to no avail. We swapped
bikes, and my wife rode my 2004 GL1800 and
her headset worked perfectly, so it had to be
the CB. Then one day, for some reason, my
wife put on her old helmet for a ride and—
Bingo!—the CB worked perfectly! The old
helmet had an old headset that was of much
lower quality than the new J&M.
Through some further testing, we quickly
deducted that it was in fact the earphone
speakers, in combination with the CB and only
at highway speeds. I then contacted John
Lazzeroni of J&M and he made a number of
initial suggestions, none of which improved
the original headset.
But, not one to give up easily, John kept
emailing me and took me through a number of
possible solutions. After extensive back and
forthing, the two of us came to the conclusion
that there must be some strange audio frequency harmonics between road noise, the top
end J&M headset and this particular CB. John
shipped me a set of J&M helmet speakers
without the little tubes which are bass ports.
The J&M helmet speakers are all plug-andplay, so the swap was a two minute job.
Perfect, problem solved and we all have
lived happily ever after. Since that time, I have
encountered two other cases of the same problem. All involved 2007 GL1800’s with Navi
and Air Bags plus a high-end J&M headset. I
recommended the same resolution and it
worked for both.
This appears to be a common enough issue
that Honda or J&M or someone
should publicize it more.
David Guptill
GWRRA #120650
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
David, thanks for the heads-up on that, and
we’ll certainly do our part to publicize it—
starting right now. Yes, John L. is tenacious
when it comes to figuring out why his equipment may not be working properly in a particular situation. I’m surprised I found this out
from you rather than from being contacted
personally by J&M. Regardless, thanks again.
Stu
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GL1500 SE Oil Drips?
Stu, I have recently noticed a few drops of
oil directly under (pardon my ignorance here)
what I think is the water pump. The unit that is
leaking is right beside the oil filter. There is a
small “weep” hole and the oil seems to be leaking out of there. Is this, in fact, the water pump
and, if so, is there a repair kit available or
should I pull the unit and replace it?
This is a 1994 GL1500 SE, and I may now
have to do my own work as the dealers
sometimes decline working on 10-year and
older bikes, as you have heard. Thanks.
Ken Talbert
GWRRA #102392
Ocala, Florida
Ken, yes, you’re describing the water pump.
But when the mechanical seal goes bad, it’s
normally coolant rather than oil which leaks.
You might try replacing the O ring on the water
pump body before replacing the entire pump.
But if the bike has considerable mileage, a new
pump wouldn’t be a terrible idea. Considering
the labor involved to drain both the coolant
and oil, then remove the pump, I personally
wouldn’t be looking forward to doing the job
twice.
Stu
Stu, thank you very much for the tip. I
agree that if I have to drain the oil and the
coolant to replace the O ring, why not do the
job once and have it done with? It’s anyone’s
guesstimate as to how long this could go on
before it fails completely. Probably no one
knows for sure. The bike has only 47,634 miles
on it, so it’s barely broken in.
Ken
Won’t Start Wet
Stu, I am the proud owner of a 1998
GL1500 SE I have had for almost three years
now. It now has about 74,000 miles showing on
the clock. I bought the bike used from Niehaus
Cycles in Litchfield, Illinois.
Like every red-blooded Gold Wing rider, I
like my pride and joy to be clean. My
problem is that after I wash it and get it all
dried off, I have to fight it to start again. It will
turn over and try to fire but it will take me
about 20 minutes of trying (having to put the
battery charger on it, too) and several backfires
through the exhaust before I give up and let it
sit for about 30 minutes. Then when I go out
and hit the starter, it fires right off.
I have checked the plug wires and made
sure they are tight and well sealed in the heads.
I try not spraying water directly on the key
switch or the engine stop switch, but it doesn’t
help.
I hate to ride a dirty and buggy bike, but I
just feel I’m flooding the engine because I get
a strong fuel smell while I’m trying to start it,
May 2008
and the last thing I want is fuel in the oil. Can
you offer any suggestions as to what I should
check next?
Rick Sammons
GWRRA #234308
Quincy, Illinois
Rick, because it “tries to fire,” I think we
can eliminate the kill switch as a culprit. I suspect your ignition wires are leaking current to
ground when they’re soaking wet. Be certain
that water isn’t puddling in the spark plug
wells and that the spark plug caps are firmly
screwed onto the plug wires. You might try
removing the plug caps from the wires (they
unscrew), cut about 1/4” off the ends of the
wires, then screw the caps on firmly.
Stu
Compufire Alternator
and 1988 GL1500
Your comments, please.
Fred Lindsay
GWRRA Life Member #31524
Whitmore Lake, Michigan
Fred, assuming you’re speaking of the front
tire, there is no special tire I’m aware of that
will provide increased tread life. The problem
is that your trike is using a tire designed to
lean while cornering, but a trike stays upright
all of the time. This wears the tread flat much
more quickly than if the tire were used on a
true motorcycle. Sorry, that’s one of the inherent problems associated with combining components from two completely different vehicle
types to make a third. But look at the bright
side—your rear tires will likely last for 50,000
miles!
Stu
Gold Wing Centerstand
A Front Tire for an 1800 Trike
Hi Stu, I just finished a recent issue of
Wing World and the “Workbench” section and
another Wing owner’s troubles with trying to
get his bike up on the centerstand. I was
shown a demonstration of this procedure back
in the 1970s, when my dad and I both owned
1970 Honda CB 750s.
We tried every possible way of getting them
on the centerstand, from rolling the bike backwards to stomping down on the stand—quite
comical for two grown men. We took our bikes
into our local Honda dealership for some
minor tune ups, and the service manager came
over to talk about the service needed.
He was about 20 years old and all of 120
lbs. He took our bikes and very deftly rolled
them up on the centerstand. My dad and I
looked at each other in total amazement and
proceeded to tell this little pipsqueak we
weren’t leaving until he showed us how he did
it.
His response was, “Imagine you’re standing
on an inner tube with your right foot and grasp
the top of the tube with your right hand and try
to pull the tube apart. You will be amazed at
how easy the bike will walk up on the stand.”
The 750s weren’t as heavy as my ’92 1500
SE, but the procedure works just as well with
the heavier bike. By the way, I still have my
1970 CB 750, completely stock and original. I
hope this info helps.
William J. Brink
GWRRA#267909
Roseburg, Oregon
Stu, I am a confirmed reader of your column for many years. You have talked about
tires for the Gold Wing before, but I have a
question about which tire to use on a trike.
The stock tire is okay but, after 10,000
miles, it shows wear. I did manage to run it to
12,700, but I will have to replace it before the
2008 riding season, and I would like to find a
good tire that will give me better mileage.
William, thanks for the funny story. There
may be an infinite number of ways of describing the technique, but there’s no substitute for
having someone knowledgeable (like that pipsqueak service manager back in the ’70s) actually walk you through it.
Stu
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Hi Stu, I have a 1988 GL1500 with about
85,000 kms on it and, as far as I know, it still
has the original alternator. The bike is immaculate, but as a safety precaution I would like to
replace the alternator and battery with a
Compufire 90 Amp alternator and battery
combination.
I have seen it mentioned on suppliers’ websites that this combination is not suitable for
the 1988 Gold Wing. Would you please comment on just how difficult it is to replace the
alternator on this bike. If I am not able to use
this on my bike, do I just replace it with an
OEM alternator and battery?
Thank you very much and keep up the good
work. I really enjoy your articles and have
learned a lot.
Ronald Riley
GWRRA #246721
North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Hi Ronald, the Compufire will fit the ’88,
but a slight modification is required at the
mounting points. You’ll need to visit your
Honda dealer and purchase the three locating
dowels and three mounting bolts that are used
on the later model GL1500s. Getting the old
alternator out isn’t difficult. Getting the new
one in is a bit like a jigsaw puzzle—it goes only
one way. Believe me—it’s worth every bit of the
effort.
Stu
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e first met Hampton and ShaRon
Conway, Maryland’s
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District Ambassadors, at Wing Ding
in 2003 when the four of us, along with seven
other couples were vying for the coveted
International Couple of the Year title. From
Maryland Chapter B, and representing Region
B, Hamp and ShaRon stole the show with their
exuberance, personality and dedication to
GWRRA.
It was extremely humbling to hear, not their
names, but ours, announced as the new
International Couple.What were the Conways
thinking at the time? Hamp looked at ShaRon
and said, “They mispronounced our names.”
ShaRon’s response, “I really wanted that belt
buckle.” To keep ShaRon from whining about
that belt buckle any longer, their Chapter purchased a special GWRRA buckle set for them.
In 1999, Hamp and ShaRon bought their
first motorcycle, a two-toned gray 1999
GL1500 SE, joined GWRRA and began attending Maryland Chapter B. Since then, they have
recruited 33 Members, served as Assistant
Directors, Chapter Directors, Newsletter
Editors and Membership Coordinators for
Maryland Chapter B; and Couple of the Year
Coordinators, Membership Coordinators, and
Ambassadors for the Maryland District.
Rider Education has always been important
to them, and both attained Rider Level IV in
2002. For several years, Hamp was a
Motorcycle Safety Instructor for the State of
Maryland and GWRRA. In 2003, out of their
passion for rider safety, they created a seminar
called “Motorcycling for the Mature Rider”,
which suggests ways for “mature” riders to
compensate for the physical changes that
occur as we age so that we can ride safer and
longer. The seminar was approved by the
Leadership Training Division and then by the
Rider Education Division (currently not
approved for rider level advancement). They
have taught Mature Rider seminars at three
Wing Dings and at 20 District Rallies and the
Region K rally in Ontario.The seminar is available on the GWRRA Rider Education website
and to District and Region Educators.
Hamp says he made a big mistake in May of
2002, when they decided to trike their bike so
they both could ride it. Heated discussions fol-
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lowed about who was going to sit in the front
seat. ShaRon:“Once I got a view from the front
seat, there was no way I would ever be satisfied with peeking around Hamp to see what I
was missing.”
Once on a trip home from South Padre
Island, Texas, Hamp was the Co-rider. They
came upon and started passing three tractor
trailers. The last truck called the two in front
of him on the CB and said,“Man, check out this
bike coming alongside of us. It looks like a big
tricycle with a trailer behind it. I’ve never seen
anything like it, but don’t look at that passenger in the back seat. That’s the ugliest woman
I’ve ever seen!”
Tired of the back seat, Hamp soon found a
bike that matched the trike. Now both of them
could sit on their own front seat. All seemed
well in the Conway family. They had ridden
nearly 100,000 miles coast to coast and border to border. In May of 2005, Hamp and
ShaRon took a 37-day cross-country trip, riding from Maryland to California to Maine and
then back to Maryland without a single incident. It was their best trip ever. Shortly after
they returned home, on August 1, 2005, Hamp
and ShaRon were on their bikes taking a friend
for a ride when a tractor trailer ran a red light
and hit Hamp.
As a result of the accident, Hamp’s left arm
was amputated above the elbow. ShaRon didn’t want to ride anymore after that even
though Hamp said sitting in the backseat
would not be a problem for him now. But
ShaRon remembered that he had been a horrible Co-rider, so the trike was sold. Even after
their tragedy, they would never advise anyone
not to ride. They say, “Our lives were transformed beyond our wildest imagination
through our motorcycling experiences and
our membership in GWRRA.”
Are the Conways finished with GWRRA
since they don’t ride anymore? Not hardly.
They believe that GWRRA offers so much
more than motorcycling. In 2007, the Conways
went to 14 GWRRA rallies from Maryland to
Oregon. At each rally, they participated in lots
of fun activities that don’t require a bike.They
taught the “Motorcycling for the Mature
Rider” seminar at each one. They say “The
seminar encourages ‘mature’ riders to consider other options when riding two wheels
become difficult. In addition, we also encourage them not to continue riding just because
they fear separation from their GWRRA family. We assure them that GWRRA life goes on
after riding.”
And, the Conways add “GWRRA is more
than just motorcycling. Life-long friendships,
social gatherings, fun and fellowship await you
whether you ride to a GWRRA event or drive.
In addition, you will find no shortage of educational and fun-filled activities at GWRRA rallies and gatherings.”
In fact, they are both clowns at heart and
often take part in the comedy acts at the
District talent shows they attend. Last year
they won first place for their comedy act at
many rallies and at Wing Ding.“Actually we still
ride,” they say,“But it’s in a 36-foot Winnebago
Adventurer motorhome.We have 37,000 miles
on our 2006 motorhome. Does it qualify for a
high mileage RV?” Hamp and ShaRon are now
Members of GWRRA’s RV Special Interest
Group (SIG).
If you’re looking for options for an exciting
life in GWRRA after motorcycling, ask one of
your active Chapter Members who no longer
rides. Or ask the Conways! The GWRRA
motto is “Friends for Fun, Safety and
Knowledge”. The reason Hamp and ShaRon
keep renewing their membership is because of
the friends and the fun that await them at the
next Chapter gathering and rally.
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Tornadoes, the Threat We
Seldom Think About
n Tuesday, February 5, 2008, a deadly
tornado crossed the state of
Tennessee, killing many in its path of
destruction and showing no mercy or forgiveness. It destroyed over half of Union University
in Jackson, Tennessee, plus endless homes and
businesses. It had actually hit Arkansas first,
with equally devastating results.
It’s a proven fact that, if you ride a motorcycle often enough, you will eventually get
caught in an unexpected rain shower or even
severe thunderstorms.That is why we all carry
our rain suits and are always scanning the skies
for rapidly growing and moving dark clouds.
But tornadoes are a threat we often don’t
think of when we ride—but, obviously, we
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Where and When Tornadoes Occur
Most tornadoes occur in the deep South
and in the broad, relatively flat basin between
the Rockies and the Appalachians, but no state
is immune to them. Tornadoes have occurred
in every month and at all times of the day or
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of occurrence is on an unseasonably warm and
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The best way to deal with tornadoes is to
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motorcyclists, our biggest concern is how to
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You should be alert and quick to respond
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Severe thunderstorm: there is the possibility of severe weather occurring and it is
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Tornado watch: the first warning given by
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forming is possible.
Tornado warning: a tornado has been
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Where is the best place to take cover from
an anticipated tornado? If you’re in a solid
structure, meteorologists recommend going
to a below ground basement to wait out the
storm. But if you do not have a basement, they
say to take cover in the center part of the
house, on the lowest floor, such as a closet or
bathroom. If in the bathroom, take cover in the
bathtub, covering yourself with heavy blankets
or even a mattress. And stay away from
windows! Many people believe you should
open all doors and windows to reduce a vacuum in your home. But that is not true! It is
recommended not to open windows and
doors, as this will increase the damage to the
structure and make you susceptible to being
struck by flying glass and other light-object
missiles.
In schools, one should not go to auditoriums or gymnasiums or anywhere else that has
a structure of a free-span roof. Hospitals and
shopping centers all have emergency shelter
areas.This would be in interior hallways on the
lowest floors, as probably explained over their
public announcement system. Never be afraid
to ask for help!
It is also suggested that you should never
try to take cover from a tornado in mobile
homes, as they are susceptible to being overturned during strong winds.
Tips For Protection While You’re Riding
If you are caught in open country, move
away from the tornado’s path at right angles. If
you cannot get away in time to escape from
the oncoming tornado, lie flat in the nearest
ditch or gully. The path of most tornadoes
moves from the southwest to northeast with
an average speed of 30-mph; however, the one
that came across Tennessee also traveled from
southwest to northeast but it was traveling
between 65- and 80-mph.
If you are on your motorcycle and it is a
two wheeler, you should then lay your bike
down carefully on its side to reduce the wind
force against your bike. Remember, in these
types of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes,
your personal safety and the safety of your
Co-rider comes first—material objects like
your Wing are a distant second! Never place
yourselves in a direct line between the storm
and your bike—your bike could be blown over
to the ditch or low place in which you are lying
and crush you.
Never try to outrun the tornado! The
average path of tornadoes varies from less
than 100 yards wide to sometimes a mile
wide. Not knowing the speed at which a tornado is traveling nor its width, you can easily
get caught directly in its path. And while tornadoes are rarely more than 15 miles long, the
super-cells that just came through Tennessee
traveled all the way from Alabama, through
Tennessee and then into Kentucky. They can
last from several seconds to more than an
hour. Outrunning is not a good option!
How to Access Weather Information
While on the Road:
Visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center at http://www.srh.noaa.gov.
For radio station frequencies, visit http://
www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/nwrbro.htm#nw
rstations.
For wireless devices, enter: mobile.
weather.gov for HTTP enabled wireless
devices and cell.weather.gov for WAP
enabled wireless devices.
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(I’d like to thank The Weather Underground,
Inc., for information gathered for use in this
article.)
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Our trip to Michigan all began with a desire for an addition to our Wing’s camper but
ended up being a wonderful trip through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and beyond.
Port Iroquois Lighthouse on Lake Superior.
I
t all began when my husband, Sam, was on
the GWRRA message boards last year and
posted a note asking if anyone knew where
to find an Add-a-Room for our 1996 Kwik
Kamp (since they are no longer being manufactured).
Someone replied back, saying a friend had
gotten one custom made by a lady, whose
name and phone number he sent to us. We
called her, and she said she was retired and had
made a few of them.The thing was, she lives in
upper Michigan, not far from the Mackinac
Bridge, but a long ways from our home in
Atlanta, Georgia!
Still, after we described what we would like
and she agreed to sew an addition for our
camper, we figured we could make the trip
there, by way of Detroit, and visit some of our
relatives as well. And so we began to plan our
trek, looking forward not only to our new
camper addition, but also to several days of
adventure and relaxation.
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As we spoke with our sewer extraordinaire, she explained she would need the
camper for about four or five days to set it up
in a barn while she made the addition, so we
began to plan our trip around her needs and
schedule. We sent pictures, took measurements, and sent them. She ordered fabric and
sent directions to her house. It would be June
before the weather was suitable for travel up
there, but after weeks of planning, our vacation
on the bike began to take shape.
As the time to leave grew closer, Sam called
his Uncle Jack and said we would be traveling
near his home in Detroit, and could we meet
for dinner, and maybe his Uncle Aaron and
Aunt Margo could come, too. The very next
day Uncle Jack called back, and said they had a
plan; we should come to his son Keith’s house,
spend the night in their motor home, and
everyone would gather there for dinner that
evening, which would be Friday.We were very
glad to be able to spend some time with them,
and see Keith and Bobbie’s farm home.
Day 1:Wednesday, June 20
We had planned to leave on Thursday, but
we decided to get an earlier start. So we
worked a half day at our jobs at our church on
Wednesday, then came home, changed into
our travel jeans, and cranked up the new GPS.
It led us right out of our driveway in Dacula,
Georgia.
It was hot and sunny, and very dry.We had
the camper and our 2000 GL1500 SE Honda
Gold Wing packed for a 12-day trip. We went
up GA 20 to the Mall of Georgia and got on
I85 South through the metro Atlanta area to
I75 and turned north.
We got off at Dalton for a gas/potty/ice
water break, then headed north again. Traffic
smoothed out near Chattanooga, Tennessee.
We turned right for the first time on I75; we
have always swung left on I24 and headed back
home via Western Kentucky. But this was to be
a new adventure! The weather had cooled
down, and we rode through rolling hills with
evergreens on both sides.
We were headed for a KOA at Sweetwater,
Tennessee, discovered on an Internet search
for a spot about 200 miles north of our starting point. We took Exit 62 and followed the
signs. The campground was nice and shady,
enough off the Interstate for no road noises.
We quickly set up our Kwik Kamp, got out the
Dinty Moore Beef Stew, livened up with a can
of peas and carrots, and heated it on our little
gas burner. Along with crackers and mandarin
orange cups, it tasted wonderful.
After a stroll around the campground, we
settled down for a quiet restful time as dark
settled in, and lightning bugs flew around us.
Day 2:Thursday, June 21
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from the campground office.We let down our
camper and headed out, eager to cover as
many miles as we could this day.We were on
the road by 9:15, headed up I75. The morning
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beautiful through the Cumberland Mountains
of Tennessee.
We crossed into Kentucky, state of our
birth and lives until 1985 and shed our jackets
at noon. We ate our lunch at a rest area near
Florence, Kentucky under a shade tree, then
continued up I75. Traffic slowed a few times
due to construction (they’re always improving
or paving Interstates), then due to both volume and construction through Cincinnati,
Ohio. It was a hot time of day, about 91
degrees F, and the heat, noise and wind had us
pretty tuckered out. Interstate driving for
us is for making time, not for sightseeing
or enjoying riding.Then we couldn’t find a
campground when we were ready to call
it a day.
A detour of 16 miles to look for an
Ohio State Park made us wary of the
state parks. We had started considering
getting a motel room when we finally got
back to the Interstate and saw a lovely
sign:“KOA Next Exit”. It was 7 p.m. by the
time we pulled into the Wapakoneta KOA
in Wapakoneta, Ohio. We had stumbled
upon a top-rated KOA, and it was easy to
see why; it was very clean and inviting,
with lots of activities.
It was too bad we only had time for a
quick meal of chili and crackers and a hot
shower before turning in. It wound up
being the best shower we would have all
week.We had covered 425 miles this day,
and had about 200 more to go to reach
our destination—the home of Sam’s
cousin Keith and his wife Bobbie
Harrison.
We were both tired and ready for bed,
but I had to work at least one Sodoku
before I could crawl in bed.Yes, I brought
a book with me. I have even been known
to work one on Sam’s back while riding down
the interstate when there’s not much to see!
Day 3: Friday, June 22
We had a nice restful sleep, woke and had
our Cheerios and coffee made in our own pot.
We took off under questionably dark skies, but
soon drove out from under them. We were
still on I75, and soon reached the outskirts of
Toledo.
Sam had taken off his watch in the garage
just before we left home and had not missed it
until we were hours down the road.We decided to try to find a Wal-Mart. We soon found
one easily accessible, and Sam found a watch.
Then we decided to look for a little digital
camera that I could keep in my pocket while
riding and found one on clearance.
Soon, we stopped at a Michigan Welcome
Center, and I couldn’t resist taking photos of
the beautifully landscaped grounds. It was a
very nice rest stop that even had a large playground area. Our granddaughters would have
loved it.
We continued on through Michigan to
Detroit. Keith had sent directions to his house,
May 2008
which Sam put in the GPS. He lives on the
north side of Detroit, and we had to go
through the city to get there.
We started reminiscing about the two or
three times we had been there since we married, the last one being about 37 years earlier.
Sam’s grandparents and family had moved from
farms in Kentucky to Detroit to find work during the Great Depression. Their children had
married and settled there, all except Sam’s dad,
who had returned to Kentucky. Sam’s dad had
passed away in November at age 92. Out of a
family of five sons and one daughter, only the
They were doing wheelies and cutting up.They
have been riding motorcycles all their lives, and
followed in their dad’s footsteps. Uncle Jack
and his late wife Aunt Jonni had ridden all over
the U.S. many times. In fact some of his bikes,
along with a cargo trailer he made himself of
sheet metal, are still parked in the barn. The
trailer was quite innovative when he made it,
and it is still beautiful, just needs a little shining
up.
We got everyone together and took some
group photos, then a picture of the seven
Harrison men there.We shared email addresses so we could send the pictures to
everyone. It was getting dark, so everyone
Before our custom
went inside Keith and Bobbie’s lovely sunmade Add-a-Room.
room that they added to the farmhouse.
Their house is from the Civil War era,
purchased by Bobbie’s parents without
water or electricity, which they later
added along with other improvements.
They had raised six children there and
lived there for 40 years.When they decided to sell it, Bobbie and Keith bought the
40-acre farm 13 years ago.
It was a wonderful evening, and we
really enjoyed our little family reunion.
Keith and Bobbie were wonderful hosts.
two youngest remained, Uncle Jack and Uncle
Aaron. We were looking forward to a long
overdue visit.
We found Keith’s house with no problem.
They showed us to their spacious motor
home, all hooked up and ready for us, beside a
huge tree near the house. And we found out
Uncle Aaron and Aunt Margo and their
younger son Jason were coming, as well as
Uncle Jack, his friend Elaine, his son Jeff and his
wife Linda and their children Matthew and
Rachel.
Bobbie and Keith grilled hamburgers with
all the trimmings on their deck for all 13 of us.
Margo brought a mile-high cake; I think it was
called an Izzy’s Bumpy Cake. It was chocolate
with butter cream filling and covered with a
chocolate glaze. It was delicious, and a sight to
see. One pie-shaped slice generously served
two people.
It was a cool evening, and very breezy. Soon
Bobbie was bringing out jackets for some who
were chilly. After the meal and lots of talking
and visiting, the guys went out to the barn and
Keith came riding out on one of his many
motorcycles, then Jeff soon followed on his.
Day 4: Saturday, June 23
After a quiet, restful night in the
motor home, we awoke to another clear
sunny day, with a slight chill in the air.We
dressed and took our bags out to the
bike, and Keith made us a great breakfast
of bacon, eggs and potatoes, served up
with coffee in two huge mugs.Then Keith
led us out Highway 29 to I95 on his newly
acquired BMW, on which he and Bobbie
planned to take their own trip to the
Upper Peninsula in a couple of weeks.
We stopped to say goodbye to Keith
in Michigan City at the St. Clair River, which
separates the U.S. and Canada.Then we got on
to the interstate.
It was a cool, clear ride across Michigan
toward Mackinac City at the northern tip of
Lower Michigan. We enjoyed riding by large
fields of corn, wheat and soybeans, dotted with
an occasional oil well, most of which seemed
to be pumping.We hadn’t realized that most of
Michigan is so flat.
We needed gas, and a break from riding, so
we pulled in at Charlie’s Country Corner near
Grayling. Inside was a large collection of
mounted and stuffed animals, probably all the
animals found in the area, and another display
of models of just about every type of large
truck and semi. It was an interesting stop!
As it neared lunch time, we found a rest
area and ate the last of our food and ice chest
offerings. The Michigan rest areas were some
of the prettiest landscaped and well-maintained that we’ve ever seen. I love flowers and
couldn’t resist taking some pictures.A group of
Boy Scouts was there having lunch and feeding
the large flock of seagulls flying all around.We
spread our picnic cloth under a shade tree and
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enjoyed the rest, the food and the great to Mackinac Island.
weather.
Feeling refreshed, we rode on to meet the Day 5: Sunday, June 24
lady who had inspired the plans for our “vacaWe got up to another beautiful day, had a
tion-with-a-purpose” to get an Add-a-Room muffin and coffee in the room, and walked
made for our camper while we
toured some of the Upper
Mackinac Island.
Peninsula.
We found her farm home easily. It was amazing—we had been
communicating
for
several
months, and now we were finally
here! She started measuring and
working in her workshop in the
pole barn by the house even
before we could transfer what we
would need for the next several
days from the camper to the bike.
Afterward, we drove on to
Mackinac City, on the shores of
Lake Huron. We found a reasonably priced room at the
Travelodge and then looked for a place for din- across the road to the three ferry lines. We
ner, our first restaurant meal since leaving got two roundtrip tickets on the Arnold Lines;
home.
we had $2 off each ticket from the motel, and
We found the Admiral’s Table and enjoyed they offer a free Vesper Cruise each Sunday
fresh caught white fish. Then we took a short evening at 8 p.m., so we wanted to support
tour of the city and took pictures at dusk in them.
front of the lighthouse, with Lake Huron and
Sitting on the open top for the best view of
the Mackinac Bridge in the background.Then it the island, the lake and the bridge, we awaited
was back to Moonies Ice Cream Shop for ice our 15-minute ride across to Mackinac Island.
cream before heading back to the motel. The It’s a unique island, with no motorized vehicles
next day we planned to ride the ferry across allowed. Travel is by foot, on bicycles, or by
horseback or horse drawn carriages. We had
heard about it for most of our lives, both and
from Sam’s Detroit relatives and from my parents’ camping travels, while we were busy raising three children at home. Now we were
finally getting our turn to visit!
It’s a beautiful island, with
Victorian-style homes and hotels,
lots of shops and restaurants, and
of course lots of fudge, one thing
the island is famous for. We had
read about that, and that folks who
come are called “fudgies”.We tried
a couple of samples and then got
our own little bag.
After a walking tour, we decided to see the island by horse
drawn carriage. We got on a twohorse carriage and heard an
informative witty narrative by the
driver. Our first stop was the
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larger carriage, which took us up hillsides
above the city to the State Park. The driver
said about 70 percent of the island is owned
by the state of Michigan.
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led us by the shore of Lake Huron to Arch
Rock. We stopped and took some photos of
the spectacular view of the shore line through
Arch Rock. When we finished our tour, we
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chicken salads at Millie’s on Main and had a
piece of our fudge for dessert. Next stop was
the Trading Post for some souvenirs. We got
our usual T-shirts, a few post cards for our
album of the trip, and gifts for our seven granddaughters—billfolds for the four oldest and
coin purses for the three going to kindergarten this fall.We had to remember we were
traveling on the bike and “buy light”, but we
couldn’t forget the girls. Besides Maddie, one
of the just-turned-five-year-olds, had
told me, “Grandma, when you’re on
your trip and you see something I
would like, just go ahead and get it.”
Afterward, we met the ferry for the
ride back to Mackinac City and took
one last look at the lovely island.
We walked back to the Travelodge
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days).While we waited for our clothes
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Upper Peninsula and planned the next
few days.We would cross the bridge in
the morning and head north again.
When we finished our laundry, we
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By then, it was time to walk back to
the Arnold Ferry Lines and wait for
the 8 p.m. Vesper Cruise under the
Mackinac Bridge. We had inquired
about it the day before from a man
putting out signs, and he had told us it
was a Christian cruise under the
bridge with singing and a short devotion, and that we should probably be
there about 7:30. We arrived at 7:15
and found a long line already waiting.
But everyone in line was handed a
ticket, and all boarded at 8. Over 350
persons filled the ferry.The tickets we
were handed to board said “Vesper
Cruises since 1969, starting in midJune”. It was sponsored by the Straits
Area Resort Ministries and the Arnold
Lines.
Song sheets were passed out, and a
pastor and his wife from Cheboygan
led this week.We sang a mix of praise
songs and hymns while cruising toward
the bridge just before sunset. They
shared facts about the bridge, took
questions from the passengers, then
the pastor shared that Jesus is our
bridge to God. Then we sang some
more.The sunset was gorgeous on the horizon
of the lake, and we both took several shots
with our cameras, trying for the perfect sunset
photo. We crossed under the bridge about
three times at different places, back and forth
from Lake Huron and Lake Michigan.
We were about to head back to shore at
Mackinac City when the Captain announced
that the freighter Arthur M.Anderson was just
behind us, so he slowed so we could pass
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alongside it and follow it under the bridge.We
got back to the dock at 10 p.m., an hour later
than the usual time, so everyone could see the
freighter. We were told it was a sister ship to
the Edmund Fitzgerald, which had sunk off
Whitefish Bay in Lake Superior in the ’70s, and
was with her when she was caught in the bad
storm and went down.
The Vesper Cruise was a worshipful experience shared with lots of fellow Christians,
our things in the motorcycle, and had a breakfast buffet back at the Embers. Then we started north, this time across the famous Mackinac
Bridge. We had learned a lot about it; total
length is 5 miles, with 2 main towers extending
552 feet above the water, and that go down
210 feet below the surface, between Lake
Michigan to the west and Lake Huron to the
east. It’s 950 feet longer than the Golden Gate
Bridge in San Francisco. We rode across on
metal grating, with the water visible
beneath us. We took a photo of the
water below through the grating. It felt
a little like flying above the water.
Then we rode into Sault St. Marie
and parked the bike in front of the Soo
Locks. We walked inside the museum,
then out to the locks.We stood in the
covered viewing area above the locks
and watched as a freighter—the
American Century—1,000 feet long by
105 feet wide, glided in one lock and a
small tour ship, along with a barge and
tug, pulled in another. In a very short
time, the gates were closed between
the St. Mary’s River and Lake Superior.
The water was raised 21 feet, and the
locks were opened at the other end.
The “Big Mack” bridge.
We had arrived just in time to see the
complete process.The next ship wasn’t
scheduled to arrive for almost an hour.
We walked down the street and
found Goetz’s Lock View Restaurant.
We had, of course, very good fresh
whitefish baskets. They offered to refill
our Butler cups with fresh ice and
water. It was welcomed, since a sign
downtown showed the temperature as
92 degrees F. It was our warmest day
yet, and we were at our most northern
point since leaving Georgia last
Wednesday!
We rode around the city awhile and
decided we were so close to Ontario
that we would cross the International
Bridge into Canada. We showed our
passports and rode into Sault St. Marie,
Ontario. It was very hot, and we drove
down several streets for awhile and
pulled in to view the shore line and
across into the U.S. As we pulled up to
the entry to the bridge, I took a photo
of the U.S. entry—“Welcome to the
United States”—but the border patrol
guard asked me to delete it. He said
since 9-11, it is unlawful to photograph
any federal building, and the US
Customs Building is what I took a picand was a highlight of our trip for us. We felt ture of. I fear our country will never be the
fortunate that we had been there on a Sunday same since 9-11.
evening.
We rode back through Sault St. Marie,
Afterward, we walked back to our room Michigan, on Lakeshore Drive, and turned on
and got our things in order to load up and Six Mile Road toward Brimley, which carried us
head across the bridge to St. Ignace in the into Hiawatha National Forest along the coastmorning for another great day of adventure.
line of Lake Superior.We stopped for gas then
at the Port Iroquois Lighthouse. We went
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there, then climbed the 75 steps to the top of
the lighthouse for a great view of Lake
Superior. We pulled our bike in front of the
lighthouse, set up our tripod, and took a great
shot of us with our bike and the lighthouse
behind us.
Then we rode on to the little community
of Paradise—just a few small stores, small
motels and a couple of places to eat, all local
operations, no chains. Sam always asks, “What
is your cheapest rate?” and the Paradise Inn
attendant offered us a room for $49, reduced
because its air conditioner wasn’t working
properly. But the evening was already cooler,
with the expected temperature in the 50s. He
told us we could eat at The Fish House about
a quarter mile down the road, and we took his
advice. It was ALL we saw in the area! It was
crowded with locals—always a good sign—
and we ordered broiled whitefish again, fresh
caught of course. It was good, but seemed a bit
overpriced, served on small plastic plates, with
paper cups and plastic dinnerware. It was a
busy place, though; every table was full.
Afterward, we rode around a little along
the coast and then headed back to the
Paradise Inn to relax and review our traveling
route in the Upper Peninsula for the next few
days.We had to plan to be back in the Gaylord
area no later than Friday morning to pick up
our new Add-a-Room and our camper and
head back toward Georgia.We were both due
back at work on Monday morning, July 2. But
we would think about that later!
Day 7:Tuesday, June 26
We spent a quiet night in Paradise Inn.
Then, after coffee and muffins in the room, we
started out north again on the road to
Whitefish Point, 11 miles to where the road
ends at the point. We were some of the first
visitors there, so we pulled our bike in front of
the White Fish Point Lighthouse, pulled out
our tripod and got a great shot of us and the
bike with the lighthouse behind us.
Then we walked out on the beach of Lake
Superior for a great view of it.The Great Lakes
really are great, and we felt like we were at the
ocean instead of a lake. We visited the wellstocked gift shop there and got some pins and
cards—our usual souvenirs—plus a piece of
homemade chocolate fudge. Then we went
through the lighthouse. It was wonderfully
restored in the living quarters as when the
keeper and his family lived there; even had lifesize mannequins representing each family
member.
Next we visited the Shipwreck Museum
there; lots of artifacts from many ships that
had shipwrecked in Whitefish Bay from the
1800s up to the Edmund Fitzgerald that had
sunk in 1976. The bell from the ship was on
display.
We enjoyed all the sights there, and paid
one small admission fee to tour all of it.We ate
our fudge in the parking lot, where Sam
noticed a GL1200 with North Carolina plates.
(We used to have a GL1200; it belongs to our
son Sidney now.)
Next, we drove the 11 miles back to
Paradise, where it turned into Hwy 123, and
headed toward Tahquamenon Falls. The day
was sunny and we were getting warm. We
skipped the Lower Falls, and rode on a few
miles to the Upper Falls. We paid our $8 and
parked in the shade. A short walk back to the
falls was easy and pleasant. We learned the
brown color in the falls is due to tannin acids
in the shoals. I took a great picture that I
thought would make great wallpaper for my
PC when I got home.
There is a nice sit-down restaurant on the
grounds—the Tahquamenon Falls Brewery and
Pub. We went in for lunch and, for the first
time, ordered pasties (pronounced pass-tees),
an Upper Peninsula treat of meat and vegetables in a pastry pocket. They were very good!
I took a photo of my plate before I ate it. We
learned that they originated in the early days
when the miners would take them in their
pockets into the mines.
Then we rode several miles along Hwy 123
to Newberry, where we gassed up.We looked
hard for a sighting of a moose, since it is the
Moose Capital, but we didn’t see any.We rode
through miles of forested areas that included
marshy areas and bodies of water; perfect for
a moose. There were many wildflowers and
ferns growing along the road. It was a beautiful
drive, with very little traffic or signs of civilization.
At Robert’s Corner we turned west on
Hwy 28 and rode through Seney and on into
Munising. We pulled in at the Visitors Center
for info on highlights of the area then headed
out to Hwy 58 to Munising Falls. It was a short
hike, along a shaded walk by the brook, with
more wildflowers and ferns, to a pretty falls.
Then we drove on to Pictured Rocks National
Lakeshore. It’s a very scenic area with a spectacular view of Miners Castle Rock on Lake
Superior’s coast.Then we walked down a path
for another view of the area.
It was getting late, so we rode back into
Munising for dinner. We stopped at the
Dogpatch, with good country food and lots of
atmosphere from Daisy Mae and L’il Abner and
the Dogpatch crew. Probably the younger ones
don’t know anything about it! We saw three
bikers there for dinner that we had seen earlier at the lighthouse.
Then we drove a couple of blocks to the
local Dairy Queen for a chocolate sundae. It is
a great small town, with lots of folks out
together. It reminded us of our younger days
growing up in Mayfield, Kentucky. With the
next week being the Fourth of July, most businesses and many homes were already proudly
displaying the red, white and blue.
Then it was time to find a motel; we had
seen a few in the area, and we opted for the
Comfort Inn.We have found them to be nice,
reasonably priced, with a good breakfast in the
morning. It had been another hot day; up to 93
degrees F on the town signage.We were ready
for a cool comfortable rest. It was after 10
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p.m., and it still wasn’t dark yet, as we had been
noticing for the last few nights.We were many
miles north of our home now, and it made
about an hour’s difference in the
sunset times.
We listened to the weather
report, and thunderstorms were
predicted for the night, so we went
out to put the cover on the Wing.
Three Harleys already had the covered parking taken for the night!
Day 8 Wednesday, June 27
We woke up to clear skies with
no rain all night. We took our time,
ate a leisurely breakfast in the motel,
and then left Munising on Hwy 13—
and south for the first time since
leaving home last Wednesday.
It was a very scenic drive
through the Hiawatha National
Forest.There was almost no traffic—
just one semi and later a bicycle.We
looked for wildlife, still hoping to see
a moose. No moose, but we did see a doe and
her fawn standing in the road ahead of us, and
a few wild turkeys. A muskrat (we think)
crossed in front of us, along with several chipmunks—cute here, but not in my garden at
home.
Hwy 13 dead ended into US 2, and we
headed East on our route back. It was a beau-
tiful day, with a cool breeze blowing; the high
was expected to be in the 70s. This was the
kind of weather we had expected to experi-
ence all week. The hot dry weather we had
been experiencing was also being felt throughout the eastern United States.
It was another lovely drive. We drove
through Garden Corners, turned right on
Hwy 183 and traveled to the little town of
Garden, about halfway down a peninsula. All
along we saw large farms, with wheat and corn
in large flat fields, and very different from the
forested areas we’d seen for the last few days.
Then we turned around and started back
toward US 2, leading us toward
Manistique.
We spotted a lighthouse in the
distance and pulled in, walked a short
distance along the shore, and took
our photos. While we were there,
two couples riding Gold Wings
pulled in and stopped to talk. When
they saw our Georgia plates, they
asked, “Did you ride all the way
here?” Of course we said, “Yes, we
did!” One bike was new; the other
was a 1976. (We have one in the shed
at home that was given to us, not
running.) This one looked good!
We ate lunch at a Big Boy’s
Restaurant, which is directly across
the street from the shore line of Lake
Michigan—a beautiful view. Then we
pulled into the rest area across the
street, parked the bike and took our
picture with the same lighthouse across the
bay in the background. We just can’t pass up
pictures of lighthouses!
We rode on through Manistique, and just
outside the town we spotted “Treasure CityLargest Gift Shop in the North” according to
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were traveling on just the bike now! We chose
two shirts embroidered with Upper Peninsula
on them for us, and a couple of jars of
Michigan Amish Jam, and stuffed them in the
saddle bags. We figured we would have more
room when we picked up our camper the next
day.
We continued our ride on US 2—a beautiful drive along the coast, with rest areas and
roadside parks all along the shoreline. There
are some houses on the shoreline and many
vacant lots for sale. There are
some small communities, but
nothing large past Manistique.
There were a few folks on the
beach, but they were few and
far between.
The sand dunes area runs all
the way from Naubinway to St.
Ignace. The road follows the
lake all along the drive, with lots
of public sandy beaches. It surely was a beautiful drive along
Lake Michigan.We have enjoyed
all the Great Lakes we’ve seen.
Michigan surely has a lot of
beautiful, unspoiled scenery.
We drove up to the Quality
Inn in St. Ignace and checked in.
Then we walked across the street to Clyde’s
Drive-In—an old-fashioned drive-in with curb
service and a few stools inside for eating at the
bar. We sat at the counter on stools and
ordered two bison burgers with root beers.
They were great. It reminded us of our home
town in Kentucky; Sam was a curb hop at Hill’s
Drive-In when I pulled up in my 1954 red-andwhite two-door hardtop Chevy; I had just gotten my driver’s license at age 16, he was 18. It
was 1961. I don’t know if he noticed me or the
car first, but the sparks flew and we were married two years later.That was almost 45 years
ago.
But—back to the present—when we finished our burgers, we walked back across the
street, and the car wash in front of the motel
had a hand-dipped ice cream parlor.We walked
back to the room and got everything inside,
relaxed a little, then went out to cover the
bike and get some ice cream.Yes, Harrison chil-
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dren and granddaughters, we had our nightly
ice cream, even in the UP!
Day 9:Thursday, June 28
We had breakfast at the Quality Inn at St.
Ignace, then drove a few miles to cross the
Mackinac Bridge again, going South this time. It
was cool and in the 50s, so we pulled out our
leather chaps for the first time since we had
left home. We were comfortable—a perfect
day for riding.
We stayed on I75 South toward the
Gaylord area.That morning, we had called and
asked if we could pick up the camper and the
new Add-a-Room around noon.
When we pulled in and saw the new
room—set up and attached to the camper—it
looked great; just what we had asked for! Our
seamstress had a bag for the poles, and then
made a bag for the Add-a-Room while we let
the camper down and re-packed everything.
Her husband had gone trout fishing for the
day, and she had stayed home to bake bread,
she said.When we finished packing, she invited
us inside their home for coffee. She didn’t tell
us until we were inside the kitchen, seated at
the bar with two places set, that she also had
cinnamon yeast rolls in the oven, and they
smelled wonderful! She took them out, glazed
them, and served them warm.
While we visited and ate and drank coffee—made in a percolator on the stove—she
baked some bread and told us one of the
loaves was going home with us. We protested
(a little!) but she insisted. When they were
nicely browned, she pulled the perfectly
formed loaves out, stapled one in a brown
paper bag, and even put some butter in a container to go with it. We knew what we would
be having for our next meal with cheese and
fruit!
When at last we drove out with our
camper and new Add-a-Room packed inside,
we felt blessed to have met
such a talented and gracious
family.
We traveled on I75 to 127
and took it this time to I69.This
route took us through more
open farmlands—miles and
miles of huge fields of corn and
soybeans, and some hay, interspersed with some lovely small
lakes.
We stopped for gas and
bought cheese and apples to go
with our bread, and an atlas.
While we ate at a roadside
park, Sam studied the map, and
we decided that since we had
gotten the camper a day early,
we would detour about 180 miles west and
stop in Mayfield, Kentucky, for a visit with our
Mom and Step-Mom.
The skies were mostly cloudy all day, with
rain forecasted for the next few days, so we
decided to cover as much ground as we could
this day.As the sun dipped lower in the sky, we
saw more and more deer munching on the
soybeans. It seemed every field had from one
or two to ten or twelve deer.
We drove until almost 9 p.m. and found a
Super 8 outside Fort Wayne, Indiana, near the
town of Markle. We checked in and learned
that they had had some showers earlier in the
day, but it was clear then. So far, we had missed
the showers!
There was a Dairy Queen right next door,
so we walked over and ordered sandwiches
and milk shakes, and took them back to the
room.We had covered about 350 miles for the
day and would have about 420 more to make
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it to Mayfield, Kentucky, for a side trip before
heading home.
We figured we should have no problem
covering that amount the next day, but rain
was expected for the Southeast for the next
couple of days. Oh, well, we had had eight wonderful days of beautiful weather, incredible
scenery and memories of some great
experiences. We have to get some rain
sometime, we thought. We just hoped
to miss it by staying west of the
expected rain.
Day 10 Friday, June 29
We got up early to get started on
the trip to Mayfield.There was no rain
overnight, but heavy cloud cover filled
the skies and rain was predicted for
the south.We ate at the Huddle House
beside the Super 8 and were on the
road by 8:30 a.m.
Our families knew that we were
taking the trip to the Upper Peninsula
but not that we would consider
detouring and coming home by their
way in Kentucky. We hadn’t told our
families, just in case we wouldn’t have
time or that the weather wouldn’t cooperate.
But since we thought we’d probably make it on
to Mayfield that day, I called my Mother and
told her we were on our way there and to
expect us around dinner time, unless we ran
into more rain.
But later, the whole sky suddenly became
one heavy, very black cloud, so we pulled in at
the next exit.We were staying put for awhile!
We ate and, about three hours later, the sky
cleared enough for safe travel, and we finally
put on our rain suits and took off in a light
rain. It was 6:30 p.m., and we had about 40
more miles to go.When we reached Paducah,
we felt we were home (we had lived in the
Paducah area for 8 years before moving to
Georgia 22 years ago). Then we headed to
Mayfield, about 25 miles, to where my Mother
and Sam’s stepmother live.
Day 11 Saturday, June 30
We visited with family in and around
Mayfield. We enjoyed seeing my Mom, my sister Bobbie, Sam’s step-mom Carolyn, and others, though I didn’t get to see my brother Mike
this visit.
We showed them the pictures we had
taken of our trip and talked about our
trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and
of my parents’ visit to Mackinac Island
many years before—comparing memories and photos of our visits. My Dad,
who has passed away now, loved to
travel, and I share his love of seeing new
places in our great country.
Our visit was short, but it was great
to see our families again. All day
Saturday, the sun was shining without a
cloud in the sky. We packed up for the
trip home and watched the weather.
More rain was predicted for Sunday, so
we planned to get up at 7 a.m. and head
for home, weather permitting.
Day 12 Sunday, July 1
At 7:30 am, the rain was just beginning.We ate breakfast, and watched the
weather channel. The rain got heavier, with a
heavy cloud cover.The forecast was rain in the
A.M. for Mayfield, then clearing. We waited
until the rain was light, said our goodbyes, then
put on our rain gear and started South on the
West Ky Parkway leading to I24.
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We soon drove out of the rain, but the
roads were wet, with puddles along the roadway. Off and on throughout the day it cleared
and then got rainy again, so we had to stop and
put on our rain suits every now and then. It
actually got to be humorous.
Later, the skies turned dark and the rain
really started. It got steadily heavier,
and we pulled in at a rest area, where
the weather on the TV showed a
severe weather watch for the entire
area from where we were to below the
Atlanta area.
So at that point, we knew we were
not driving home that night, even
though we were both due back at work
at our church in the morning. We
pulled in a Quality Inn in Chattanooga
and ate our food that we had packed
for lunch.We called our three children
and their families to tell them where
we were. They had all been watching
the weather, too, and said they were
glad we had stopped.
We planned to get to bed early, get
out before the traffic, and just pray that
the rain would let us get home.
Day 13 Monday, July 2
We got up early, had breakfast in the motel,
and continued south on I24. We learned that
last evening a severe storm, with high winds
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tance that we had planned to travel. So we had
made a wise decision to stop for the night.This
day the weather was clear; the storms of yesterday were only a memory.
We drove straight through, only stopping
once for gas, and got home just before noon.
We got what we needed to change and get
many good memories. We had traveled 2,979
miles since leaving home on the 20th of June.
And not only had we gotten a new custom
made Add-a-Room for our camper, we had
been able to visit with family members on both
sides of our family, and had seen some of the
beautiful parts of our great country that we
had never yet seen.
Traveling on a bike is always a great
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made Add-a-Room.
sights, sounds, smells, temperatures—
and yes, even the rain.And we feel staying in campgrounds and eating at rest
stops offers more ways to connect with
nature and with people while traveling
by motorcycle.
We have learned that traveling on a
bike seems to look like a “novelty” to
some folks, especially when you pull a
pop-up camper. Often folks in vehicles
will stop to chat and inquire about our
bike, camper or travels. It’s a great way
to meet lots of folks across our great
land—like we did this trip to the Upper
Peninsula!
And even as we unpacked and
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our wonderful experiences of our Michigan next bike trip!
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B y Ke r m & B a r b G e p h a r t • G W R R A # 8 5 5 4 1 • C a rl i s l e , Pe n n s y l va n i a
Back in the summer of 2000, we decided to make a tour of the
West, which turned out to be a 49-day, 10,000-mile “adventure of a
lifetime.” We had retired a few years previously, and though we had
been cycling for thirty years, we had never done an open-ended,
“see-all-you-can” experience.
eing from Pennsylvania, we had traveled the east coast, north to Nova Scotia
and south to Key West and, of course,
many times to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Happy
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to have arrived at retirement, and blessed to be
in good health, we wanted to make sure we had
this ultimate experience before we were too old
to handle it.
We had a new 1999 Gold Wing GL1500,
and with that under us, we knew we had to
make this “once-in-a-lifetime” trip. So, the last
week of May, we set out and had unbelieveably
great weather, encountering on the cycle only
two hours of rain for the entire 49 days! Even
so, we had prepared for rain with our Frogg
Toggs, and I had an electric jacket to keep my
“core” warm while scaling the “teeners” of
Colorado. Still, we were blessed with sunshine
nearly every day. And we did it—10,000 miles,
Kerm and Barb at colorful Bryce Canyon in Utah.
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mostly on back roads—the “Trip of a
Lifetime,” just the two of us, as always, on our
two-wheeler.
The Urge to Ride Again
But when we returned home and thought
back on our riding five days in the heights of
the Rockies, I began urging Kerm to have our
cycle “triked.” He had done a wonderful job
handling all those curves, but I was getting a
little “antsy” about leaning without guardrails.
At the Billings rally—our ultimate destination
for that trip—we had the opportunity to ride
several trikes and really liked the experience,
so we had our cycle “triked” shortly after our
return.
However, four years later, we were on our
second trike, a sweet GL1800 CSC, and we
wanted to try another long-distance trip.
Thankful to still be alive and well years after
our first big trip, we decided to make another
tour, going to different places than the first
trip. But we also wanted to see some of the
places we had really enjoyed before. That trike
trip, in 2004, took 35 days and covered 8,000
miles.
Then in 2006, only two years later, we were
a-hungering again for the wide open spaces
and found ourselves heading cross-country on
the road one more time—this time for another
8,000-plus mile trip. We were beginning to
enjoy the traveling experience so much, in
fact, that it looked like we were beginning a
two-year cycle of touring the West.
The Trips Become Yearly
Maybe it was due to losing several friends
our age and feeling our own mortality but,
whatever the case may be, just one year later,
we felt drawn for another run through that
beautiful country.
The previous tours had taken us on a large
circuit, extending from the north of Jasper,
Canada, to the coast of California, to the south
of Arizona, always managing to stop for the
buffets of Las Vegas. Covering so much territory was physically demanding, so this time
we decided to head for the lower portion of the
states, with Vegas (and the aforementioned
buffets) as our turning point, and cutting our
road time to roughly three weeks.
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So we started our travels by taking the side
roads, not the interstates, thinking that we
would miss the essence of the country
otherwise. But we also realized this
would require an open-ended tour.
Our first day of travel is always the
longest—and our anticipation fuels our
energies—so, traveling west from
Pennsylvania, we usually end our first
day in Indiana. We blaze through the
states east of the Mississippi, anxious
to get to the states where we can see
real changes in the scenery.
South Dakota, Wyoming, and
Montana, and More
Over our years of cross-country riding, we’ve ridden Rt. 34 through rural
Iowa, up into South Dakota, several
times. There we’ve spent many days
riding the wonderful curves of the Needles
Highway and enjoying the glorious Black
Hills. The Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Crazy
Horse, Tatanka (Kevin Costner’s tribute to the
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Lodge, up over the Beartooth on the Chief
Joseph Highway. Once, we even rode to Red
Lodge, had lunch, and decided to change our
itinerary and turned around and rode
back to and through Yellowstone and
A bison a little too close
in Custer State Park.
out the other side. What a way to spend
a Sunday!
In the past, we’ve stayed at the Old
Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone and were
blessed to have a window looking out
on the fantastic geyser. Reservations
must be made in advance at national
parks, and we had made our stay at
Yellowstone and also one at Mesa
Verde, at least six months in advance.
Of course, it takes a lot of planning
to make sure you arrive on a particular
day, especially when traveling by cycle.
We always build into our itinerary a
couple of extra days, just in case of rain
or any other unforeseen situation.
From Yellowstone we’ve headed north to
Then on into Wyoming and Devil’s Tower,
Thermopolis, and Cody, with its nightly rodeo Glacier National Park, reveling in the beauty of
and the fantastic Buffalo Bill Museum. And, the “Going to the Sun Highway.” We’ve also
not to be missed, is the ride from Cody to Red journeyed into Canada to view the indescribIndian Nations and the buffalo), and Custer
State Park are among some of the most memorable places we have revisited.
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able scenery, the picture-postcard Lake Louise
and the Icefields Parkway, from Banff to
Jasper. One of our favorite rides is from
Montana on Rt. 12, up over the Lolo Pass,
along the Lewis & Clark Highway/Scenic
River Corridor, across Idaho to a Best Western
motel on the Snake River in Clarkston. We
were pointed to this route from a Member on
the GWRRA site, and we will be forever
grateful, as this ride is a memorable one—so
much so that we rode it again on our third trip
from the other direction.
Utah
From Idaho a great ride into Utah from the
north is on Rt. 89 through Logan; but we think
the best ride into this state of outstanding
parks was going from Colorado National
Monument (one of our favorites) on I-70, off
onto Rt. 128 to Moab. There, we went through
Arches National Monument and, the next day,
made for Rt. 24, then to an All-American
Road—Highway 12, that lead us over the
Hogback—a high, narrow strip of road with
no berm and no guardrails.
That short strip of road really scared the
daylights out of me when we were on two
wheels, and the trike gave me only a little
more courage. The Roadway leads to two of
our favorite national parks, Bryce and Zion,
both worth the trip alone. The colors of the
national parks in Utah are outstanding, and
there is nothing like the experience of walking
down the trails to the Queen’s Garden at
Bryce, or glimpsing Zion’s beauty through the
windows of the memorable mountain tunnel.
Las Vegas
We can’t go west without spending some
time in Las Vegas, though we rarely spend
more than twenty dollars gambling. The first
time there, in 2000, we stayed for $25-a-night
at the Westward Ho Motel on the Strip. The
Westward Ho was leveled by the time we
arrived in 2004, but we had already made
reservations at the Mirage, as we had found it
is possible to get reasonable rates at all the
luxury hotels if you plan the right dates.
We’ve twice stayed at Caesar’s Palace, and
it is worth the money to feel like royalty for a
few days. The buffets at the big hotels are also
worth the price, as we don’t usually dine on
that level and the quality of food is more than
excellent.
Vegas sparkles, and we have wonderful
memories of luxury, fantastic dining, and
enjoyable entertainment. Once we had to stay
an additional night because of a sandstorm
predicted ahead of us the next day. Aw,
shucks!
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Silo artwork in the mid-West.
California
From Vegas, we have made for the coast of
California, with its legendary Route 1 being our ultimate
destination on our first trip. We usually leave Vegas
about four in the morning in order to get across the
Mojave Desert before it is too hot. Bakersfield is always
one of the hottest places we hit on our trips west.
Route 1 was awesome in June, and heading south to
north, we stopped at San Simeon; watched the elephant
seals on the beach; toured Carmel (eating at Clint
Eastwood’s Mission Restaurant); and stayed the night in
Monterey. We’ve even ridden the exclusive 17-mile
Drive to Pebble Beach—where motorcycles are restricted. (One of our board buddies gave us the word that if we
made a reservation at the restaurant at the Pebble Beach
Golf Course, we would be permitted to ride the cycle
through. He was right, though they checked us at the gate
and called the restaurant to ensure that we had the reservation.)
We were headed north to south on our second run on
Route 1 in September of 2004, however, and the coast
below Carmel was foggy, in the low 60s, though inland it
was in the 70s. The beauty of the coast was muted and, if
that had been our very first experience on our first trip,
we would not have made it our destination again. So we
were very fortunate to have had great weather for one of
the trips, and it taught us that timing might be critical for
the optimum Route 1 ride.
Arizona
Arizona’s Grand Canyon is so vast, we probably all
don’t appreciate it as much as we should. We wish we
had the stamina to take a mule ride or hike down through
it so that we could better absorb the immensity of it all,
but—while that will not happen for us—we wish others
well with those possibilities.
We will, however, advocate anyone traveling through
the area to stop at the various jewelry stands set up by
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Native Americans. Their handiwork is beautiful, and the prices are very reasonable. And
how nice to have a beautiful souvenir of the
handiwork of our native people rather than
something made in another country! Even the
children make refrigerator magnets, and the
handiwork of a 7-year-old named Charley
often reminds us of our stop at Four Corners,
on the Navajo reservation.
The ride through Oatman, down to Lake
Havasu, up through Prescott, Cottonwood, and
picturesque Jerome to the beauty of Sedona is
one of our favorite memories. In fact, the
Petrified Forest was our only disappointment
in this lovely state; we naively thought we
would see a standing forest of petrified trees!
Colorado
One of our few times we rode through rain
happened on our way to Telluride, and as we
rode up over the mountain, it turned to sleet.
Feeling nearly frozen, we were blessed again
by getting a room (with a jacuzzi!) in the historic National Trust Hotel Sheridan, in the center of Telluride.
We’ve spent many days riding through the
wonderful roads of Colorado—the Million
Dollar Highway, Pike’s Peak, the Black
Canyon of the Gunnison, the neat towns of
Durango and Ouray, and a night’s stay in Far
Lodge at memorable Mesa Verde.
New Mexico
The green of New Mexico is usually a welcomed sight after many days traveling in the
red lands of Arizona. And Santa Fe is a cultural delight.
We’ve had a motel within walking distance
of Old Town Albuquerque, and spent a good
bit of time enjoying the shops and a wonderful
courtyard dinner. We found another great ride
from Santa Fe to Taos and the Taos Pueblo,
where we had our first Indian Fry Bread, and
then continued on the enjoyable, twisting ride
of Rt. 64 through the ski areas and canyons to
Raton.
States for Interstates
The biggest drawback or “negative” to a
cross-country ride, in our opinion, is the long,
windy ride across the Plains states of Kansas,
Nebraska, or Oklahoma. The winds wear you
down as you travel, and we wondered each trip
if we would ever do the ride again, as we were
so discouraged by this tiring leg of the journey.
And we’ve tried different routes and side
roads but we found the best way to travel those
states—at least for us—was to take the interstate highways and get across them as soon as
possible.
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Breakdowns?
Attesting to the reliability of the Gold
Wing motorcycle, we’ve found ourselves in
need of assistance only twice in all of our
30,000 miles of traveling cross-country.
In 2004, we came down off Yosemite in
need of a front tire. Our trusty Gold Book led
us to the Honda Shop in Merced, where we
received prompt and excellent service and
personal attention from a young gal in a ball
cap.
On our last trip, in 2007, as we were leaving Abilene (a wonderful little town and the
birthplace of President Eisenhower), we discovered our break linings had become very
worn. We pulled out the Gold Book and found
that there was a dealer just 22 miles west in
Salina, right on our way.
Upon calling them, they told us to come
right ahead, that they would be able to work on
us in a half-hour. We laughed as we pulled into
the parking lot, as a large sign designated the
dealership of both Honda and HarleyDavidson. We were to find out that the owner
had sold both cycles for so many years that
both manufacturers accepted this arrangement. The service out in this little town of
Salina was excellent. And, within the hour, our
cycle was made road-ready.
The service manager was very concerned
for our safety and couldn’t have been kinder.
As we continued on, we realized that there
would not be another dealer for at least 300
miles. We felt the Lord had blessed us once
again with an answer just when and where we
needed it.
Ready to Ride?
Four times we’ve ridden across this country—Four times!—something we never would
have dreamed of or even dared to believe we
would achieve.
Here is our word of advice: If you have
ever considered a cross-country trip and for
some reason are hesitating, we encourage you
to just “go for it!” We certainly are glad we
did.
And hopefully our experiences have whetted your appetite and have started you dreaming of seeing this vast, gorgeous country we
call the United States of America. And there’s
no better way to ride it than on the back of
what we consider the most reliable bike
around—a Gold Wing!
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By Darlene Parks • GWRRA #180045 • Mundelein, I l l i n o i s
Okay, call me naïve, or maybe a slow learner. My husband Dan
has had his GL1800 for three-and-a-half years, and I have noticed
that every Christmas, Father’s Day, birthday, or anniversary—
whenever I ask if there is something special he wants—he usually
says, “Well, since you asked, I could use _________ for the bike”.
ow, I’ve been busy taking classes since
2002 while, at the same time, taking
care of my mother and her obligations, so I’ve been very busy. Still, I can’t believe
it has taken me over three years to finally realize that, apparently, once one purchases a Gold
Wing, he or she is never, ever, “done” with it.
Oh well…
Anyway, always wanting to get a bit of an
early start for the holidays, I usually ask way
ahead of time what people want: kids, grandkids, and, of course, my husband Dan.
Well one day in October, I got an email
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from Wingstuff with a “wish list” for Dan.
Great, I thought, this time he remembered early,
even before his birthday or Christmas! Better yet,
I realized, he had not requested any tools,
probably my least favorite thing to shop for!
However, as I examined the list more closely, it reminded me yet again of the time—
maybe around Christmastime 2006—when
the epiphany of my “predicament” first came
to me. Apparently, my enlightenment had not
been all for naught: Gold Wings truly are a
continual work in progress.
Yes, while it had taken years to sink in, I had
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finally learned that buying a Gold Wing is not
at all like when you buy a car.With a car, after
all, after adding whatever options you want,
you’re generally “done” with it, except for
maybe an improved sound system or something later on.
But with a Gold
Wing? No way. No,
no, no! These bikes
are like a never-ending, continuous hobby.
And, of course, supposedly each “extra”
or “necessity” is truly
“better” or “more
useful” than the next,
so you must continue
purchasing them. And,
of
course, even
though chrome is not
a necessity, there
must be some. And
then, oh by the way,
there must also be
some more.
In reality, I’ve
learned, the “necessities” that are “more
useful” never end! In
fact, just some of the
new “extras” and “necessities” to my husband’s
bike include: Tail lights, CB, GPS, fog lights and
chrome cowl, floorboards, heel/toe shifter,
heated grips, swivel trailer hitch, back rest, mirror, turn signal, rocker cover, stealth lights, and
a luggage rack.
Now tell me, are these “extras” really all
“necessary”? I think not. But what really amuses me is the fact that the guys are so “into”
their bikes that they actually are amazed,
impressed or just plain curious about what the
other guy has done to his bike or where the
other guy got that particular part. Watching
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them compare notes reminds me of watching
little kids when they get a new toy and are
showing it off to one another.
Yes, it’s true ladies. Unlike us, who might
talk about homes, gardens, kids, schools, aging
parents, or the usual
“girl
stuff ”—you
know, the “important
stuff ”—these guys’
worlds often revolve
around their Wings.
But I admit I’d be
lying if I didn’t say I
share some of that
same enthusiasm and
admiration when I
look at their bikes (I
just don’t get into
detailed conversations like the guys
do!).
And my Dan certainly loves his bike
and those are the
gifts he chooses, so I
guess I really don’t
mind. I’d rather he
get something he
wants for his birthday or holidays than
something he doesn’t. That’s why I’ll continue
to peruse his lists each year, looking for the
perfect gift that I’ll supposedly “surprise” him
with.
Through it all, though, and perhaps
throughout our lives however, I do think one
burning question will remain with me as each
birthday and holiday rolls around: Does this
passion for his bike mean the bike will be a lifelong continual work in progress? Or will Dan
occasionally ask for something—anything!—
you can’t screw on, bolt on, or otherwise
adhere to a Honda Gold Wing?!
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B y S t e v e J o h n s o n • G W R R A # 5 6 9 8 1 • S i l v e r d a l e , Wa s h i n g t o n
This past February 11, former GWRRA Executive Director Don Brock and his
wife Cindy Brock hopped on their Black GL1800 while Beanie O’Neill and I, Steve
Johnson, hopped on our Red GL1500 SE. We’d been traveling together with our
motor homes and Wings cross-country, and this was to be just a leisurely 75-mile
ride from Clermont to Tampa here in Florida to meet up with friends.
e were on our way to visit some
GWRRA friends, Hampton &
ShaRon Conway, from Chapter
MD-B in Maryland.They were staying at the RV
Park at Lazy Days RV near Tampa.
But we only made it about 25 miles before
near tragedy struck.
Beanie and I were in the lead, heading south
on US-27, and were about six miles north of I4 when we saw a sheriff’s car heading north
towards us with its lights flashing.The car was
getting ready to make a left turn across our
path.
As the lead bike, we were in the left part of
lane one and Don & Cindy were in the right
part of lane one. It is a four-lane, divided highway with a 65-mph speed limit. There wasn’t
much traffic and there was nobody close on
our tail, so we stopped to yield right-of-way to
the sheriff’s car.
But a few moments after stopping, I heard
the sickening squealing of tires behind us and
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saw a Saturn Ion getting far too large in my
rearview mirrors. Thankfully, somehow the
driver of the Ion missed the Brocks’ bike but
was probably still doing 30 mph when he hit
Beanie and me. It was a direct impact to the
back of our bike and probably moved us, from
a dead stop, about 30 or 40 feet.
When we finally stopped bouncing, Beanie
was on the ground with her feet towards the
bike and I was on the ground with my feet
away from the bike; our heads were next to
each other.
I laid there for awhile until I heard Beanie
moaning—then got up to see how she was.
Don and Cindy were already there beside us.
In fact, in the photo of the bike on its side, you
can see Don and Cindy and the sheriff hovering over Beanie. We think the reason Beanie
was worse off than me was that she probably
got the wind knocked out of her.
When the EMS folks arrived, Beanie spent
some time with them and was even in the
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she was okay enough to not go to the hospital.The Ion’s driver was cited for careless driving and, thankfully, everything more or less
worked out okay.
But I asked the sheriff if I should have done
anything different than stopping in the lane of
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done—that each lane should stop and allow an
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One week later, Beanie
and I were both still sore
and bruised but otherwise
doing fine and feeling better each day.
Here’s the main safety point I’d like to get
across to you. Florida is not a helmet state, but
had we not been wearing all the right gear—
especially our helmets—the story might not
have gone so well. We would probably be in
the hospital, or perhaps worse. Both helmets
are damaged, especially Beanie’s, and my
leather jacket is badly scuffed, as are my chaps
and boots.
Beanie and I have both been involved in
Rider Education with GWRRA, and we have
each earned the highest level “Senior Master
Tour Rider”. When we reached that level, we
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committed (pledged) to always wear proper
protective gear (gloves, boots, long pants, long
sleeves, and helmets).And we were wearing all
those items, plus leather chaps over the pants
and leather jackets, that day. All of that safety
gear—especially the helmets—saved us a great
deal of injury, or possibly even death, that day.
As for the bike, it was hauled to a Honda
shop, where they took it apart and made an
estimate to repair it. Since
the bike was worth about
$10,000 and the repairs
would be at least $11,400,
it was considered totaled.
The frame is bent, the
rear wheel damaged, the
fairing is broken, and
there is a lot of broken
plastic. Both saddlebags
were destroyed, as well as
the rest of the rear of the
bike (except the trunk). I
expect to reach a settlement with the man’s insurance company soon
and then hope to find a replacement bike
before we head home.We expect to return to
Bremerton,Washington, in May.
As you can see by how badly the bike sustained damage, Beanie and I are so glad we
were wearing all the right safety gear that day.
Though we don’t feel perfect yet, we feel very
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we did.And we owe so much of it to our safety gear and to the training we received in
Rider Education that prompted us to always
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By Brian & L ore tta R i c h a rd s , C h ap te r D i re ctors of O H - Z2, De laware , O hio, GW R R A # s 002752 and 002752-01
We have heard a lot of talk lately in many of the different GWRRA circles we
have been in about how we Gold Wingers aren’t riding much anymore. That we
seem to be restricting ourselves to just riding back and forth to our favorite restaurants and/or ice cream parlors. This while, at the same time, our “other brandname” compatriots are out there cruising the highways.
ow I know there is a level of truth to
us enjoying our rides to our favorite
places, and why not? But I take exception to the blanket stereotype that we aren’t
riding as much anymore as “we” used to, and I
feel a strong need to dispute it, along with providing proof of its inaccuracy.
When my wife Loretta and I retired in
2003, we moved from our home in Newport
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News, Virginia, back to Ohio to be closer to
our families. We found a really nice home in a
nice rural area about an hour’s ride north of
Columbus and, after settling in, we immediately found and joined the local GWRRA Chapter,
OH-Y—the Colonial City Wings—in Mt.
Vernon, Ohio. We quickly felt welcome and
comfortable with the friendly Chapter
Members and, even better, their Members liked
to ride around a lot, just like we did. So it
made for a good match.
Two years ago the Ohio District staff,
knowing I was very interested in becoming
more actively involved beyond being a
Member, asked if I would be willing to take
over as the Chapter Director for another
Chapter, located in Delaware, Ohio—the OHZ2, Delaware Wing Riders. I readily agreed and
was, again, lucky to find us involved in another
Chapter whose Members liked to ride a lot.
So we definitely feel that neither of these
Chapters we associate with follows that previously mentioned stereotype of “riding less”,
and that greatly pleases us.We are avid riders
and, over the last four years since moving to
Ohio, we have ridden a total of over 92,000
miles. Now that’s an average of over 23,000
miles per year. Not too shabby—and certainly not what I would call “riding less”.
And just last year, we also realized another
one of our riding goals by traveling to and all
around Alaska after leaving Wing Ding in
Billings, Montana. So currently, we have now
ridden a motorcycle in 49 of the 50 states (we
are still figuring on a way to make it to
Hawaii), and 8 of the 10 Canadian Provinces.
Again, I wouldn’t call that “riding less”.
And it’s not just us who are still riding a
lot. Both Chapters we participate with have a
tradition each year of getting the starting and
ending odometer readings for their Members’
motorcycles and calculating how many miles
each Member rode during the “riding season”.
Of course they also calculate the total number
of miles ridden by the Chapter. Now since we
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are operating under a slight disadvantage for
obtaining what Members in the “sunny states”
would consider are any really significant
amounts of miles.
Realistically though, there are only about
four months of the year that we can’t really
ride because that dreaded winter gets in the
way. And even if we happen to get a nice day
during the winter months, we have to be really willing and dedicated to take our trusted
steed out. The state Department of
Transportation works hard to make the roads
safe for us to drive on—a good thing—but a
major part of their efforts includes coating the
highways with a special chemical brine concoction that is supposed to help keep the roadway
from freezing.Thankfully, for the most part, this
is fairly successful. But unfortunately that soup
just absolutely loves aluminum alloy wheels and
such and will do a serious corrosion/pitting job
on them. So, if we ride in the wintertime, we
also have to be prepared to spend a significant
amount of time and effort, as soon as we get
home, doing an extremely thorough cleaning of
all surfaces. This task is made more difficult
because, up north, we often turn off and drain
the outside water faucets to keep the pipes
from freezing and bursting.
Anyway, both Chapters’ Members do what
riding they can in the time they have available.
And I wanted to present my “proof” of how
we are not “riding less” and illustrate how we
differ from that stereotype by reporting what
the two Chapters accomplished just this past
year.
Of OH-Y’s, and OH-Z2’s Members reporting their information (most of these are couples, with a few Members where the husband
and wife each ride their own motorcycle, but
most are both members riding one motorcycle). OH-Y racked up a total of 158,268 miles,
and OH-Z2 racked up a total of 223,545 miles.
For OH-Y, that was 26,712 MORE miles
than the previous year! And for OH-Z2, that
was 28,434 MORE miles than the previous
year! Now how is that “riding less”?
For the 2007 riding season, we decided for
both Chapters to add something extra to the
fun project of getting all of their Members’
miles, so we also asked the Members to let us
know any state, province, territory, or wherever else they had ridden.And you can see those
in the charts here.
OH-Y rode in 40 of the United States and
the Dominican Republic, and also the 3
Canadian Provinces of New Brunswick, Nova
Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. In fact, the
states that OH-Y missed were Alabama,Alaska,
Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Rhode Island,
plus Washington. DC.
OH-Z2 rode in 42 of the United States, plus
Washington, DC, and also 8 Canadian
Provinces. The only states that OH-Z2 missed
were Alabama, California, Hawaii, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon,
Washington, and Canadian Provinces:
Manitoba, Nunavut, Newfoundland, Prince
Edward Island, and Saskatchewan. (Now
Loretta and I did our own fair share of conMay 2008
tributing to the covered
miles and places:We rode
a total of 27,375 miles,
making it to 30 states
plus Washington, DC,
and
4
Canadian
Provinces.)
I kept track of all
the information for
both Chapters and
took a digital image of
North American and created a special map for each
Chapter. I shaded any area in
which a Member from that Chapter rode
with that Chapter’s color (OH-Y in yellow;
OH-Z2 in purple).
This resulted in two very impressive maps
and, as the saying goes, a picture is worth a
thousand words. As you can see by these
maps, each Chapter covered a very significant
amount of North America in their travels (but
how OH-Y missed Nevada and OH-Z2 missed
Oklahoma is beyond me!).
Additionally, Chapter OH-Y, which celebrated its 20th birthday in 2007, has kept their
mileage records for their entire existence.And
that information is even more impressive. The
Chapter Members have racked up a total of
1,821,262 miles. That’s an average of over
91,000 miles per year.
And in case someone is thinking “Well, that
doesn’t mean those Members aren’t riding less
now; just that once they rode a lot.” Well,
here’s the proof of the pudding that riding is
not decreasing: Over the last four years, that
average was over 135,000 miles per year,
instead of the 91,000 you might expect. So the
91,000 is an average based on LESS riding prior
to four years ago. In fact, Chapter OH-Y
Members are not riding less, they’re riding
more.Think of it, this relatively small group of
only two dozen or so Members has ridden
almost 2 million miles so far. I’d say that’s
rather impressive.
So from now on, if you ever hear someone
spouting off about us Gold Wingers “slowing
down” and not riding much anymore, you can
think of at least two Chapters in Ohio that will
respond back with a hearty “Heck No!”—and
here’s the map to prove it!
●
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Main source: Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau
ith hundreds of Greenville restaurants
to choose from, dining out is a must.
For breakfast, start your day with the light
fare that local coffee shops and bakeries are
brewing up. From fresh salads and sandwiches
to hearty comfort cuisine, Greenville’s mid-day
menus are endless. And when the sun goes
down, enjoy the Greenville night life and feast
on some of Greenville’s finest culinary creations at local hot spots.
In Greenville, you can enjoy outdoor cafes,
a variety of unique settings and the warmth of
traditional Southern hospitality. In addition to
Southern fare, Greenville restaurants offer
Italian, French, Japanese, Thai, Greek, Mexican,
Dutch, and more.
No matter what you’re craving, dining in
Greenville will please your palette.
Remoulade. A luxury treat. (207 South Main
Street, Greenville. (864) 232-7007. www.
sobys.com.)
W
Addy’s Dutch Cafe & Restaurant –
America’s only Dutch restaurant serving old
world cuisine with a Dutch flair. 40+ imported
beers and award winning wines. Dinner
Tuesday-Saturday. (17 East Coffee Street,
Greenville. (864) 232-2339. www.addys.net.)
Brick Street Café – Down South cooking that’s just plain good. (315 Augusta Street,
Greenville. (864) 421-0111. www.brickstreetcafe.com.)
The Lazy Goat – There is an old legend
of a sleepy little goat who changed a sleepy little town forever.And that legend comes to life
at the Lazy Goat, wrapped in the succulent flavors from around the Old World and
Mediterranean. (170 Riverplace, Greenville.
(864) 679-5299. www.thelazygoat.com.)
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers –
Offering Stone-baked pizza, calzones, hoagies
salads, all that place an emphasis on healthful
ingredients. The much anticipated Greenville
site is the latest in the popular collection of
locations originating in Atlanta back in 1974. (1
Augusta St. Greenville. (864) 233-9020.
www.mellowmushroomgreenville.com/)
Brick Street Cafe.
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Sticky Fingers RibHouse – Known for
the best authentic Memphis-style ribs and barbecue in the South, this restaurant offers hickory-smoked ribs, wings, barbecue pork and
five signature Sticky Fingers barbecue sauces
and seasonings. (1 South Main Street,
Greenville. (864) 331-7427. www.stickyfingers
online.com)
Soby’s New South Cuisine.
OJ’s Diner – True Southern cuisine in a
relaxed, down home atmosphere.The diner is
family owned and operated and the food is
always hot and fresh, with a wide variety daily.
The fare is reasonably priced, and the sweet
potato cobbler is a must-try for dessert. (907
Pendleton Street, Greenville. (864) 235-2559.)
Overlook Grill – Food with a view.
Casual upscale dining at a reasonable price
overlooking Reedy River Falls. Family friendly
with a diverse menu. Unique “flight” wine list.
Available for private parties. Lunch daily.
Dinner Tuesday-Saturday. (601 South Main
Street, Greenville. (864) 271-9700. www.overlookgrill.com.)
Paris Cafe & Bakery – Focusing on fresh
breads and sandwiches, this café and bakery
offers healthy and all-natural baked goods and
light lunch items, including a wide assortment
of homemade breads.The menu includes many
French favorites like salads, quiches, soups,
paninis, omelets, and crepes as well. (116 N.
Main Street, Greenville. (864) 242-6121)
Saffron Café – Specializing in delicious,
reasonably priced cuisine, including house specialties and other customer favorites, such as
Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad, a fire-roasted
vegetable wrap with caramelized onions, and a
Smoked Bacon and Provolone Burger, plus signature side dishes like Dill Potato Salad. Great
food in a casual atmosphere. (1 Augusta Street,
Suite 101, Greenville. (864) 241-0401.)
Soby’s New South Cuisine – Soby’s
New South Cuisine is a blend of contemporary cuisine infused with traditional southern
ingredients. Starting with fresh, seasonal ingredients, Chef de Cuisine transforms Southern
favorites into something comfortable and
fresh. Signature dishes include Barbecue
Shrimp and Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes with
Jalapeno Pimento Cheese and Crab Cakes
Wild Wing Café – With 31 flavors of
wings, ranging from mesquite to Jamaican Jerk
to General Tsao’s Chinese, you’re sure to find
your perfect wing here. (15 West Washington
Street, Greenville. (864) 242-WILD (9453).
www.wildwingcafe.com.)
Other Downtown Offerings:
Coffee Underground – Locally-owned
cafe and separate 70-seat theater/listening
room. Features local & regional acoustic musicians.Over 20 coffee varieties roasted on-site,
as well as lattes, frappes, smoothies, beer, wine,
liqueurs, pastries, salads, sandwiches desserts.
(1 East Coffee Street, Greenville. (864) 2980494. www.coffeeunderground.net.)
Marble Slab Creamery – Homemade
ice cream that is blended with a choice of
nuts, fruits and candies on a chilled granite
slab. (108 N. Main Street, Greenville. (864)
255-5008.)
The Wine Café – South Carolina’s premier wine retailer and wine bar, with elegant
dining in an intimate atmosphere. Located only
two blocks from The Peace Center in downtown Greenville. Reservations encouraged.
(211-A East Broad Street, Greenville. (864)
271 3919. www.northamptonwines.com.)
(Sources: Greenville Convention & Visitors Bureau at
www.greenvillecvb.com; Restaurant.com at www.restaurant.com; Greenville Online at www.greenvilleonline.com,
Reed Messer entry; and Trip Advisor at
www.tripadvisor.com.)
Marble Slab Creamery.
Wing World
GWRRA
Invites you to
Wing Ding 30
Greenville, South Carolina • July 3-6, 2008
To register, simply mail or fax this form, or call 1.800.843.9460,
or visit www.wing-ding.org on the Internet.
RIDER’S NAME: _______________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
CITY/ST/ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________
COUNTRY:______________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
Full registration includes:
access to trade show,
seminars, talent show, field
events, parades, opening
and closing ceremonies.
Plus, each full registrant
receives a souvenir event pin,
event program, one door prize
ticket and one grand prize
ticket for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes!
Please use ONE form for
each rider (the rider is the
driver of the motorcycle). Coriders (passengers) use the
same form as the rider.
WORK PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
EARLY: (Postmarked before May 14, 2008)
LATE: (Postmarked May 14 - June 15, 2008)
Number of Life or Gold Members
x $20 = $
Number of Life or Gold Members
x $22 = $
Number of Members
x $40 = $
Number of Members
x $45 = $
Number of Non-Members
x $50 = $
Number of Non-Members
x $55 = $
Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing
must be received at the Home Office on or before June 15, 2008, and are subject to a $15
handling charge. No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted. Day passes will be
available, $15 for Members, $22 for non-members. On-site full registration fee is $50 for
Members and $60 for non-members.
Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities
and events! Additional lodging and camping information will be sent with your registration
confirmation 2-3 weeks after your application is processed. Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any
other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the
registration area.
FAX or MAIL this form to:
GWRRA
P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
1.800.843.9460
623.581.2500 (Phoenix)
Fax: 623.581.3844
Register on-line at
www.wing-ding.org
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Wi n g D i n g 3 0 , J u ly 3 - 6 , 2 0 0 8 • G r e e nv i l l e , S o u t h C a r o l i n a
RIDER EDUCATION COURSES
The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number of participants. You will be
notified of your class time and location as soon as possible.
Note: Certification cost is per bike!*
ERC
(One-up) Learn advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, swerving and
other possible lifesaving techniques plus mental skills and situation strategies for the
single rider. 5.5 hours (range only).
ERC
(Two-up) This course offers the same basic principles as the ERC with the added
element of a co-rider. 5.5 hours (range only).
GWRRA ARC
Experience advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, and swerving
techniques plus mental and situational strategies in GWRRA's own Advanced Rider
Course. 8.0 hours (classroom & range).
Sidecar
This course offers advanced techniques of riding with a sidecar as well as situation
strategies and accident avoidance tactics.
6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
Trailering
Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable travel.
Motorcycles only, no trikes or sidecars please.
6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
Trike
This course teaches advanced riding skills for the trike rider such as
maximum braking, swerving and turning. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
SOUVENIR
WING DING T-SHIRT
ERC (two-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Co-Rider _______________________
GWRRA ARC _________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Co-Rider _______________________
Sidecar ______________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
OPTION: To receive your event shirt in advance,
please add $3 (s/h) per shirt. Valid only for
orders placed by May 1st, 2008.
(Place quantity next to size)
TOTAL
ERC (one-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________
$15
$20
$30
$50
1 Yard (18 tickets)
= $10
3 Yards (54 tickets) = $20
7 Yards (126 tickets) = $40
Total ______________
Must be present to win! Drawings held at Closing
Ceremonies. GWRRA not responsible for filling out
tickets or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or
counterfeit tickets will be voided.
Child & Infant This course is designed to teach and certify you in the Child & Infant principles
CPR/First Aid of CPR and First Aid. Come and learn these lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.
(New)
Rider ________________________
____________ 5 Tickets =
____________ 10 Tickets =
____________ 20 Tickets =
____________ 40 Tickets =
GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 (4 WINNERS!)
CPR/First Aid This course is designed to refresh and recertify you in the basic principles of CPR
and First Aid. 4 hours.
(Renew)
# OF PEOPLE
Must be present to win!
Total ______________
CPR/First Aid This course is designed to teach and certify you in the basic principles of CPR and
(New)
First Aid. Come and learn these absolutely essential lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.
CLASS
WIN A 2009 HONDA GOLD WING
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Small
Medium
Large
XL
2XL
3XL
Golf Shirt (Qty)
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
$15=
$15=
$15=
$15=
$17=
$20=
$25=
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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 $10 = _________________
GRAND TOTAL: $
ENCLOSED
Check
Money Order
Please send check or money order in equivalent U.S. funds. All others will be returned to
sender for adjustment. Please do not send cash.
CHARGE MY:
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Wing Ding 30
Hotels List
Book Online at https://www.greenvillecvb.com/housing
or call 1-800-351-7180 (To request hotel registration forms only.)
✭ Designates co-host hotels.
Map
#
Hotel Name
1
AmeriSuites
2
Best Western Airport Inn
3
4
Courtyard by Marriott Orchard Park
Crowne Plaza
5
Drury Inn & Suites
6
7
Embassy Suites Golf Resort &
Conference Center
Fairfield Inn
8
Hampton Inn - GSP
9
Hampton Inn - Haywood
10
Hawthorn Suites
11
Hilton Greenville
12
16
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites GSP
Holiday Inn - I-85 / Augusta
Road
Holiday Inn Express Hotel &
Suites Woodruff Road
Hyatt Regency Greenville
17
La Quinta Inn & Suites
18
MainStay Suites
19
Marriott Greenville
20
Microtel Inn
21
Quality Inn Executive Center
22
Residence Inn
23
Sleep Inn
24
The Phoenix - Greenville's Inn
25
The Westin Poinsett
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Address
40 W. Orchard Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
5009 Pelham Road
Greenville, SC 29615
70 Orchard Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
851 Congaree Road
Greenville, SC 29607
10 Carolina Point Parkway
Greenville, SC 29607
670 Verdae Blvd.
Greenville, SC 29607
48 Fisherman Lane
Greenville, SC 29615
47 Fisherman Lane
Greenville, SC 29615
246 Congaree Road
Greenville, SC 29607
48 McPrice Court
Greenville, SC 29615
45 W. Orchard Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
407 N. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
2861 Dry Pocket Road
Greer, SC 29650
4295 Augusta Road
Greenville, SC 29605
1036 Woodruff Road
Greenville, SC 29607
220 N. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
65 W. Orchard Park Drive
Greenville, SC 29615
2671 Dry Pocket Road
Greer, SC 29650
1 Parkway East
Greenville, SC 29615
20 Interstate Court
Greenville, SC 29615
540 N. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
120 Milestone Way
Greenville, SC 29615
231 N. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
246 N. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
120 S. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Complimentary
Breakfast
Complimentary
Parking
$109.00
*
*
$69.60
*
*
Rate (Tax
included)
On-Site
Restaurant
$121.00
$139.00
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$115.00
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$104.00
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$89.00
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$86.90
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$131.00
$119.00
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$117.00
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$92.00
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$78.20
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$80.00
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$94.60
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$80.00
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$109.00
$129.00
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$65.00
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$67.00
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$120.00
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$80.49
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$90.00
*
$135.00
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The rates listed above are good for the following dates: July 1-7, 2008.
May 2008
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Wing Ding 30 RV/Camping Sites & Proximity to Host Facility
* (Campground pricing may vary depending on dates & equipment. Call for details.)
Paris Mountain
State Park
2401 State Park Rd. • Greenville SC 29609
864-244-5565
Each site has individual water/electrical hookups. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 ft. others up to 30 ft./Rest rooms
& hot showers. All sites have 30 amp $17.06-$18.16.
6.5
miles
Springwood
RV Park
800 Donaldson Rd. • Greenville, SC 29605
864-277-9789
30 amp is $23/night, 50 amp is $29/night. Full service family
campground/laundry facilities, bathrooms/hot showers.
8
miles
Creekside
RV Park
1120 Valentine Lane • Greer, SC 29690
864-877-1242
RV camping only. $20 for 30 amp, $25 for 50 amp. 2 blocks from super
Wal-Mart. Full hookups/laundry facilities. No rest room facilites.
13
miles
Little Lake
RV Park
235 Stamey Valley Rd. • Travelers Rest, SC 29690 RV camping only. Full hookups/30 + 50 amp/No shower or rest rooms.
864-834-0776
$25/night or $125/wk. Reservations starting March 1.
15
miles
Valley
RV Park
2400 N. Highway 25 • Travelers Rest, SC 29690
864-834-8150
$27/night. Tent camping also available. Electric & water hookups/
hot showers/laundry facilities. Reservations available Dec. 1.
16
miles
Cunningham
RV Park
600 Campground Rd. • Spartanburg, SC 29303
864-576-1973
RV sites including pull through sites/rest rooms & laundry facilities.
Starting at $24.00/night.
26.3
miles
Table Rock
State Park
158 East Ellison Lane • Pickens, SC 29671
866-345-7275
Individual water & electrical hookups/some sites accommodate RVs up to 26.9
miles
40 ft./rest rooms & hot showers. All sites 30 amp at $16/night.
Solitude
Pointe
102 Table Rock Road • Cleveland, SC 29635
(864) 836-4128
Cabin and RV camping available. 30/50 amp full hook-up prices for RV's starting 27
at $24/night, cabins starting at $85/night. Restroom facilities. Laundry facilities. miles
Anderson / Lake
Hartwell KOA
200 Wham Road • Anderson, SC 29625
800-562-5804
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RV and tent camping and cabins available. Free wi-fi.
Please call for availability.
30
miles
Wing World
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www.maggievalleyinn.com Smoky Mountains lodging at 4,200’ elevation. Closest Maggie motel to the Blue
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Offering a variety of packages. 800-545-5853.
NEED PARTS FOR YOUR OLDER GOLDWING?
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MEMBER “FOR SALE”
MOTORCYCLES
1983 GL1100 Interstate. Wineberry Classic. 87K mi.
Rebuilt starter, new armrests. $2,750. Ask for Jim. (406)
847-2168.
1983 Gold Wing GL1100 Interstate. Brown. 28K mi.
Corbin seat, AM/FM/CD radio, new tires and shield.
Garage kept and in excellent condition, a must see. Asking
$3,750.00 obo. Hank. (908) 686-6165 or hankdonn@yahoo.com. NJ.
1983 Very Rare GL1100 Standard Gold wing (no fairing).
Only 9K miles; like new. Was in storage since 1994. New
water pump, rebuilt carbs, front master cylinder and
calipers, new SS braided brake lines front and rear, new
fuel pump, battery, tires and windshield, lockable/removable hard side bags plus a trunk. Heal/toe shifter with
floorboards and highway pegs. Asking $4,500. Call (603)
770-7684 (cell) or email Spike@busesonline.com
1984 GL1200 Interstate. Candy Apple Red. 70K. New stator, new tires, new grips, two new horns, professionally
serviced, garaged, excellent condition. $3,200. George.
(414) 482-0659. WI.
1989 Gold Wing GL1500. Wineberry, pinstriped by Brodie.
Many extras, including Ungo, intercom helmets, Vanson
custom leathers, Bushtec Turbo trailer (matched color).
$7,000 obo. Kevin. (541) 923-3435 or email
kevinkei@webformixair.com. Central OR.
1992 Gold Wing. Candy Apple Red. 127K mi. New tires
and alternator at 102K mi. New plugs, fuel pump. Some
scratches. $4,000 or more in chrome and add-ons.
$5,400. Troy. (573) 703-4417. In Florida til April, then
Missouri.
1993 GL1500 SE w/matching Bushtec trailer. Teal w/custom artwork. 91 K mi. Ready to tour! Meticulously main-
tained, garaged. Honda manual. Fully loaded. Woodgrain
dash, wind guards, chrome trim, 2-way radio, matching
helmet, rainsuit, cover, cooler, garment bag, and much
more. New tune-up; carb rebuild. Onboard compressor,
beginning of extras too numerous to list. Original owner.
Photos avail. $8,500. Terry. (706) 745-2169 or 772370-6067 (cell, evening) or bobludlum@juno.com. GA.
1994 Honda Shadow 1100. Black (main color) with
cream/red pinstripe/ teardrop on tank. 85K mi. New battery and stator in 2006, new tires in 2007. Very clean.
$2,950. David. (952) 994-8668. MN.
1995 GL1500 Aspencade. Pearl Magenta. 41K mi. One
owner. Extras, plus helmets with headsets. Asking
$7,900. Larry. (419) 268-9271. OH.
1995 GL1500 SE. Pearl White. Loaded. Plus Time-Out
camper with trailer. 36,504 mi. $10,000. Mike. (734)
755-3133.
1997 Suzuki 800 Intruder. Red. 11,477 mi. Windshield
and Suzuki bags. $4,000 obo. Mike. (734) 755-3133.
1997 1500 Aspencade SE. 46 K mi. Kept in heated
garage. New Compufire stator, drivers highway boards,
Ring of Fire lights, air horns, armrest, Hyper lights, Air
Wings, trailer hitch and wiring. Runs and looks great! Call
for more info. Asking $9,995. Ronnie. (304) 364-5547.
WV.
1998 Gold Wing SE. Two-tone beige. 55K mi. Tulsa,
Markland boards, Progressives, backrests, passenger armrests. Clean. Never down. Always garaged; covered.
Honda manual. $8,900 obo. John. (928) 681-4866.
Kingman, AZ.
2002 GL1800 Gold Wing. Illusion Blue. 10,500 mi.
Loaded, with backrest, passenger armrest, trailer hitch, CD
changer, etch windshield, and lots more. Perfect condition.
$13,000. Gary (417) 862-7654 (phone or fax, days) or
(417) 862-8681 (evenings). Springfield, MO.
2003 Gold Wing GL1800 w/ ABS. Only 9K mi. Titanium.
Heated grips, saddlebag, and trunk chrome with L.E.D.
moldings. Garage kept, excellent condition, never
dropped. $13,750 obo. Dale. (610)-769-7454 or jaynegirl18078@yahoo.com. Schnecksville, PA.
2004 Gold Wing Aspencade GL1500. Black. 70K mi.
Nice, dealer maintained. New alternator, battery. CB,
hitch, chrome, lights, etc. Also, Starlight trailer with extras;
black. Both garage kept (riding VTX 1800). Delivery negotiable. $8,200. Bob. (740) 683-8300. OH.
2005 Gold Wing Anniversary Edition GL1800. 6,012 mi.
Extra-light package. Also, 2006 US Cargo aluminum open
trailer with wheel chock mounted. Garaged; spotless;
excellent condition, both mechanically and body.
$17,000. Dick. (517) 525-1680.
T R I K E S
1997 GL1500 SE with 2007 Champion Trike conversion
and EZ-Steer (done at factory). Honda calls it Sapphire
Blue; I call it Black. 89K good miles. Great bike. Wellmaintained by Honda dealer. $21,500. (310) 678-0032
or socalal@dslextreme.com. Gardena, CA (near L.A.).
Wing World
2001 GL1800 with Lehman conversion. Yellow beauty!
118K mi. Running boards, CB, backrest, armrests, luggage
rack. Loaded with chrome and extra lights. Rubber like
new. Must see to appreciate! $17,900 obo. Ray. (480)
373-1208 (home) or (480) 225-7895 (cell). (See cover
of May 2004 Wing World for photo of trike.) AZ.
TRAILERS AND SIDECARS
Enclosed 17-ft V-nose trailer. Has everything except a shower. Trailer is 2002 and have used it 4,000 miles. Excellent
shape. Tow your motorcycle and stay in campground in
style. $7,895. (770) 266-6438 or (770) 713-7750.
swanson54@alltel.net. Photos available via email.
1995 Escapade Cargo trailer. Candy Red. Excellent condition. Rear light bar. Tongue mounted cooler. $1,500. Don.
(317) 882-2131 (home) or (317) 439-1265 (cell) or
RDC573@insightbb.com. IN.
2001 Hannigan trailer. Glacier white. Good tires, bra, spoiler with brake light, chrome tongue, chrome wheels and
fully carpeted. $1,000, delivery is negotiable from Naples,
FL. plpirrello@embarqmail.com.
2004 Kendon single-rail trailer. Excellent aerodynamics;
folds up easily for storage. $1,200 obo. Larry. (507) 4566823 (cell) or (507) 451-0228 (home) or
lbrinkmn@hotmail.com. To view, visit http://kendonusa
.com/single_trailer.htm.
Brand new, professionally built custom aluminum trailer.
56” L x 30” W x 24”D, with Torx Flex axle, new aluminum wheels and tires, cooler, lights. Ready for primer
and paint. Very nice. $2,000. Photos available.dpretzer@centurytel.net or (231) 548-5482. North MI.
1994 Sport Camper. Opens about 4 ‘x 14’ with 6’ x 12’
add room. No leaks, new wheel bearings. Tires with spare
are good. Cargo box with cooler. 295 lb. empty weight.
$2,500. (231) 924.3707 or bgeeting@ncats.net for
pics.
2003 Keystone Tailgator T.T. 20-ft with foldout queen bed.
Front 25-ft total. Two rooms and bathroom with shower,
booth dinette, CB/radio, frig, sink, stove/oven. Sleeps 6.
Many cabinets front and back. Better than new; frame
repainted and many extras added. Includes sway-draw bar
and load levelers. Holds 2 bikes. Garage kept. Going larger; retired. Original pics and specs available. Special price
$13,300. Bob. (740) 683-8300. OH. Delivery available.
PA R T S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S
Swingarm for 1800 Honda Gold Wing. Brand new, asking
$500; 2 new saddlebags for 1800 Wing, black, asking
$300. Walter. (765) 206-8719. IN.
Parts from 2007 Gold Wing trike conversion. One mile on
parts. Rear wheel, tire, brake parts, rear-shock, saddle bags
and swing arm. $400, plus shipping. (863) 314-9938.
Carlton, FL.
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2004 steering head for GL1800. Low mileage on part.
$75 obo, plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 or bobandmadalyns@verizon.net. NH.
WANTED
Trailer hitch for 1500 Gold Wing. Receiver-style hitch,
chrome receiver and ball. $100 obo, plus shipping. Bob.
(603) 448-3707 or bobandmadalyns@verizon.net. NH.
2008 Steering head. Brand new. $125, plus shipping.
Bob. (603) 448-3707 or bobandmadalyns@verizon.net.
NH.
2008 GL1800 dark red Gold Wing take-off parts for conversion to trike. Includes drive shaft, wheel, saddlebags,
swing arm and all parts not needed. All new parts; right out
of crate; 0 miles. $1,200. plus shipping. Bob. (603) 4483707 or bobandmadalyns@verizon.net. NH.
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date, location and contact person and information. For full details,
including rally costs, we recommend you also visit on-line listings
according to GWRRA Region, District and Chapter. Event listings may
run up to six months in advance of an event, and will run through the
month of the issue’s cover date. “Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will
appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately the
fourth Friday of the month, two months before the issue’s cover date.
To submit event information, e-mail editor@gwrra.org or mail to
“Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ
85027.
* Indicates new listing in this issue.
JULY 3-6, 2008. WING DING 30 returns to Greenville, SC.
Register now at www.wing-ding.org or call 800-843-9460 or
623-581-2500 for info.
May 2008
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 accommodations with 2 BR, 2 BA and large
loft/family room. $150 a night, weekly discount. 904260-7925 or farmer557@aol.com.
For Rent: Beautiful Gatlinburg, TN, Smokey Mountains, for
Honda Hoot in Knoxville, TN, and Wing Ding 30 in
Greenville, SC. Beautiful mountain rides in every direction.
Great rates. Motorcycle rental available. (865) 436-4326
or usarmyctret@aol.com.
NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
You Create it! We Make it!
Visit our website www.gwpins.com
or call 800-843-9460 or 623-5812500 Extension 274 or 232
2005 New Vision 37’ Fifth Wheel with 3 slides. Also,
2002 Chevrolet Ext. Cab, HD2500 pickup, four-wheel drive
with Duramax Diesel and Allison transmission. Both loaded.
And toy hauler package deal. $55,000. Dan. (828) 4792676.
Parts from a 2002 Illusion Blue GL1800 with 22K mi. Side
bags with rear panel, $300; rear wheel and tire with
8,700 mi on tire, $200; rear brake and caliper with pads,
$50; swing arm/rear end, $75. Chuck. (480) 325-1794
or cwolfers2@msn.com. Mesa, AZ.
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1951 MG TD Replicar. Bright red with white interior and
top. Chrome wheels. Can email photos. $5,000. Don.
(317) 882-2131 (home) or (317) 439-1265 (cell) or
RDC573@insightbb.com (Free enclosed trailer delivery if
within 250 miles of Indianapolis, IN.)
Tow-Pac for a GL1500. Reasonable priced. (334) 4454772 or eileengram@aol.com. AL.
Awning for a Kwik Kamp Bel-Aire. Green canvas. (319)
350-2538. IA.
Motorcycle cargo trailer. 20 cubic feet, plus or minus. In
good condition. Preferably located in Region F area or near
Colorado. Pictures would be nice. Ace H. Peterson
(970)240-9408. acenpenny@bresnan.net.
I need help finding William J. Miller. We were in the Army
56 & 57, stationed in Ft. Rich, Alaska. He is from WilkesBarre, PA. I have called all William J. Millers in PA with no
luck. Can you try your area phone books and see if you can
help me? Thank you. Elmer Hunt. (406) 488-6159. ●
awareness information is submitted to the public. Complete validation form and submit with photographs along with $5 to
receive Awareness Ride Pin. Validation form and guidelines
available under “Chapter & District Aids” tab on Region E web
site: www.gwrra-region-e.com/ For information, contact:
Charles Mallett (618) 867-2920 Email: regionemad@
yahoo.com
MAY 29-31, 2008. Region “N”s 14th annual “Appalachian
Adventure” Rally in Kingsport, Tennessee. This year’s theme
is “A County Fair!” Indoor vendors, carnival-style games, seminars, great mountain riding, bike show, light show, best-dressed,
selection of the Region N Couple of the Year (plus, an opportunity to ride the high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway!) Contact
Frank & Kathy Albert at (865) 932-2994, falbert01@bell
south.net, or visit the Region “N” website at www.region-n.org.
JUNE 20-22, 2008. REGION (J)’s “2008 Midnight Sun
Fun Run,” in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. For
more information, contact Phil Craven at (250) 353-7108 or
pjc2@telus.net.
REGIONAL EVENTS
JULY 31-AUGUST 3, 2008. Canadian Atlantic Region
(L) Rally in Kenville, NS. See www.canadianatlanticregion.org for registration form or contact Mike & Cathy Devine at
(902) 662-4082 or mdevine@tru.eastlink.ca for more information.
JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 2008. REGION (E)’s
“Awareness Ride 2008.” Open to all GWRRA Members.
Participants to document 5 motorist awareness events, whereby
AUGUST 1-3, 2008. CENTRAL CANADA REGION (K)
RALLY ’s “Rendezvous 2008” in North Bay, Ontario,
“Gateway to the North.” Come join us for our annual rally in the
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city that was once one of The Hudson’s Bay Company’s original
trading posts on the Voyageur route west. Contact Ron & Jean
Hurley at (705) 752-1782 or email jrhurley@onlink.net; or Con
& Claudette Verhulst at (705) 752-5724 or email
conflys@aol.com. Visit the Region K website at
http://regionk.cyclesurf.com/maine.htm.
AUGUST 14-16, 2008. REGION “I” RALLY “Big Fun in the
Bighorn Mountains” at the Park County Fairgrounds in Powell,
Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park. A time of fun, scenic rides, and building memories. Registration forms available
on Region I website. Contact Roy McKenzie at (253) 862-0220
or rpwngdom@tx3.net or Steve Henicksman at (208) 523-9813
or ssheni@cableone.net.
AUGUST 14-16, 2008. REGION F and Colorado District
combined “Wingin’ in the Rockies” rally in Cañon City,
Colorado, at the historic Holy Cross Abbey. Spectacular rides
and fun events with the friendliest people you’ve ever met!
Lodging at the host hotel or at the Abbey; don’t miss this one!
Registration, vendors, and information: www.colorado
gwrra.com/ or sburgener@aol.com.
*AUGUST 29-31, 2008. REGION “E” RALLY’s “Denim &
Lace” in Okoboji, IA. For hotel reservations at the host hotel,
contact the Arrowwood Resort at (800) 727-4561. For rally
information, contact Region Directors Dave & Gwen Carter at
(815) 477-9893 or foxwing1@sbcglobal.net. Or visit the Region
E website at www.gwrra-region-e.org.
*SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2008. REGION “A” RALLY’s Luauthemed rally in Dothan, AL. Vendors on-site. Grand prize a
Honda Metropolitan Scooter.Host hotel is the Holiday Inn,
Dothan-South (800-777-6611), mention GWRRA when making
reservations. For more information, contact Region Directors Bob
& Nancy Shrader at (352) 668-3164 or Rally Coordinator Ed
Porter at (727) 938-8190 or eeporter@verizon.net.
DISTRICT EVENTS
MAY 1-3, 2008. SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT RALLY.
Light It Up In Electric City, “What Fun We’ll Have” at the Knights
Inn, 3025 N. Main St., Anderson, South Carolina. Enjoy
great riding, Southern hospitality, lighted hat contests, amazing
race. Arrive Thursday and join us downtown for block party,
homemade ice cream, parade and light show for the public.
2008 Gold Wing giveaway! Visit www.gwrrasc.com or contact
District Director Carl Blackston at (864) 269-3288 or email
distdir@gwrrasc.com. For vender information, contact Buddy
Summer at (803) 924-2851 or email BudKimSum@mind
spring.com.
MAY 1-3, 2008. MISSOURI DISTRICT RALLY, “Wing the
Ozarks” at the Welk Resort in Branson, MO. Pre-registration
saves you $5, includes a chance at $250 drawing, five meal
vouchers, and more. Pre-register before April 15, 2008. Contact
Laverne & Shirley Schell, (417) 889-0321 or
lsschell_20@yahoo.com.
email at bruha26@msn.com. For more details, including rally
flyer, schedule, and registration forms, go to http://home.comcast.net/~GWRRAutah.
*JUNE 12-14, 2008. OREGON DISTRICT RALLY’s “Wings
Over the Ochocos” in Prineville, OR. For more information,
contact District Directors Woody & Rae McFarland at (503) 8811034 or email woodyman1@comcast.net. Visit Oregon District
website for registration and details at gwrraoregondistrict.org.
JUNE 12-14, 2008. GEORGIA DISTRICT RALLY’s “A Rally
of Mythological Proportions,” in Athens, Georgia. Contact
Bill or Betty Livingston (229) 889-1705 or email
livingston@earthlink.net. Vendors, contact Ron or Susan Larsen
(478) 971-4291 or email goldwing1@ cox.net. For more
details, including rally flyer and registration forms, go to
www.gwrra-ga.com.
JUNE 13-15, 2008. OHIO DISTRICT RALLY’s “ Summer
Time Fun On The River “ at the Washington County Fairgrounds
in Marietta, Ohio. Contact Roger Hurley, 201 Southview
Lane, West Milton, Ohio 45383; (937) 698 - 4443; email
RHURLEY3@woh.rr.com or visit our website www.ohio
gwrra.org.
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MAY 3-4, 2008. OH-W2's Bologna Run in Cygnet, Ohio.
Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meets at the Fire Hall. Contact Jim Stader
at candywing@buckeye-express.com or Tom Becker at
w2newseditor@embarqmail.com.
*MAY 10, 2008. WA-F’s 2nd Annual “One Crazy Ride” in
Tacoma, WA. Email Raeanne Mitchell at raeanne65
@yahoo.com or visit our website at gwrra-waf.org.
*JUNE 19-21, 2008. WYOMING DISTRICT RALLY in
Newcastle, WY. For information, contact Bud Nading at
(307) 266-1822.
*JUNE 20-22, 2008. NEVADA DISTRICT RALLY’s “Rally in
Mason Valley”. For information, contact Fred Wilson at (775)
778-6746 or www.gwrranv.org.
*JULY 18-19, 2008. MICHIGAN DISTRICT RALLY at
Ogemaw County Fairgrounds in West Branch, MI. Camping,
Top Gun, entertainment, games, great riding and tons of fun! For
info, visit www.gwrra-mi.org or call Michigan District Directors
Chris &r Sally Bobek at (248) 852-8537.
JULY 25-26, 2008. MINNESOTA DISTRICT RALLY.
Located in Cass Lake, Minnesota. For more information, contact Kevin Heap at (763) 477-6579 or visit www.
mngwrra.us. Rally registration available on the website.
*AUGUST 1-2, 2008. ILLINOIS DISTRICT SUMMER
RALLY’s “Wings Along The Mississippi” event at the OakleyLindsey Convention Center in Quincy, IL. Friday night BBQ,
dance at TNT Cycle Center, Quincy. Friday & Saturday vendors,
“Go for the Gold” with downtown merchants, bike show, bike
games, people games, raffle, prizes, Saturday evening dinner
and awards. For information, call Steve & Sandy Schlager,
District Directors, at (618) 985-6687 or www.gwrra-il
district.org.
*JUNE 6-8, 2008. UTAH DISTRICT RALLY’s “National Park
Delight” in Kanab, UT. For information, contact Utah Senior
District Directors Bruce & Virginia Hauser at (435) 752-0551 or
MAY 3, 2008. VA-R presents “A Time to Ride” at Blue Ridge
Powersports located on Rt. 11, approximately two miles south of
Exit #243, off Interstate 81 near Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Starts at 9:00 a.m. Come out for a fun ride, games, food, and
friends. Maybe even win prizes! Check flyer on Virginia District
web page at www.gwrrava.org/ or Chapter VA-R’s web page
www.var-gwrra.com/index.htm.
JULY 17-19, 2008. NEW ENGLAND DISTRICTS RALLY (A
combined rally of Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode
Island, Massachusetts and Vermont) in Rutland, Vermont.
This is a “Don’t Miss!” event! Vermont has some of the best
motorcycle riding in the entire U.S.! Host Hotel is the Holiday Inn
in Rutland, Vermont. For more information, contact Vermont
District Directors Nate & Linda Evans at (802) 773-9197 or
lnevans@comcast.net. or register online at www.newengland
rally.org.
MAY 23-25, 2008. ARKANSAS DISTRICT RALLY’s
“Mountain Memories II” in Harrison, AR. Activities include our
own Arkansas-style “Hillbilly Olympics” and “Mountain
Memories Dance”. Plan an extra day or two and enjoy riding
some of the finest roads available in Region H for motorcycling.
Contact Dale & Carolyn Frieden, Arkansas District Directors,
(479) 229-3370 or email: director@argwrra.org. Visit District
website for registration and details at www.argwrra.org.
*JUNE 5-7, 2008. NEBRASKA DISTRICT RALLY’s
“Between a rock and a hard place” in Scottsbluff, NE. Come
to western Nebraska for some beautiful riding. For more information contact, Lance & Diane Brozek at (402) 582-4726 or
lancebrozek@hotmail.com or go to www.grrrane.com.
CHAPTER EVENTS
*MAY 10, 2008. BC-D’s “K. Higginbottom Memorial Ride”
Starts at the N.E. corner parking lot at 166 & Fraser Hwy. 8-10
a.m. First bike out at 9 a.m. Contact Shirley Williams, Events
Coordinator, at (604) 599-8769 or email shirley
williams@shaw.ca.
JULY 31-AUGUST 2, 2008. NEW JERSEY DISTRICT
RALLY, "Rolling Hills," in Mt. Olive, New Jersey, at the
Wyndham Garden Hotel (for hotel reservations, call (973) 4481100; ask for Donna for special discounts for GWRRA
Members). Incredible “Vendor Village” and Region Couple of the
Year Selection. Contact NJ District Directors Bill & Pat Losey at
(732) 873-3864.
MAY 31, 2008. IDAHO DISTRICT’s Picnic recognizing
GWRRA’s “Birthday.” Tent and M/C camping areas already
reserved—come in Friday, ride the Salmon River area, socialize,
have dinner with us on Saturday, and ride home Sunday. Pay
camping fee upon arrival at Challis Hot Springs (Challis,
Idaho 83226). See www.gwrra-id.us/ or contact John & Dianne
Kester at (208) 524-1768, or kesteribo@cableone.net for
details.
*OCTOBER 16-18, 2008. MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT RALLY’s
“Stars on the Coast” in Biloxi, MS. Come dressed as your
favorite movie star or TV personality. Vendors, seminars, games
and much more. Come play with us on the Gulf Coast! For information, please contact Rosemary Patterson at (601) 736-5297,
gwwolf @netdoor.com, or go to our website at miss.gwrraregiona.org.
JUNE 21, 2008. DELAWARE DISTRICT's Daze Ride-In
GPS/MAPS Pirate Treasure Hunt "Come Pillage and Plunder in
Delaware". Contact Brian Gillard at (302) 995-6544 or
brgmag@comcast.net or check out the website at http://the
island.gwrradea.org.
MAY 8-10, 2008. TEXAS DISTRICT RALLY. In Corpus
Christi, Texas. Join us Friday night for a once-in-a-lifetime
evening, boarding the USS Lexington and having a special dinner. Host hotel, the Holiday Inn [(361) 289-5100]. For more
information, contact District Directors Ken & Barbie Peterson
(817) 293-4667 or kenandbarbie@wb4me.com or visit
www.gwrra-tx.org. (Update: USS Lexington is full.)
MAY 30–31, 2008. INDIANA DISTRICT’s “Spring Wing
Warm Up 2008” in Portland, Indiana at the Jay County
Fairgrounds. For information, contact Indiana Senior District
Directors Butch & Margaret Micheau at (260) 726-9534 or
Indiana Events Coordinators Kip & Peggy Robinette at (260)
726-4124. Go to indianaonwings.org.
2920 or woodyrte66@yahoo.com.
*AUGUST 7-9, 2008. NEW YORK DISTRICT RALLY. “The
race is on.” In Newark, NY, at the Quality Inn of the Finger
Lakes. Hotel reservations (315) 331-9500. Contact District
Director Ed Bahrenburg at (607) 648-4351 or winginit@stny.rr.com for more information or visit the district webpage
at http://www.gwrra-ny.org/rally.htm.
AUGUST 21-23, 2008. PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT
RALLY’s
“Western
Hoe-Down”
in
Johnstown,
Pennsylvania at the Pasquerilla Conference Center, 301
Napolean Street, Johnstown, PA 15901. Send rally registrations
to: Chuck & Evelyn Stone, 105 Robin Lane, Everett, PA 15537.
*AUGUST 29-31, 2008. CALIFORNIA DISTRICT RALLY’s
“Rally of Fame” in Bakersfield, CA. For more information,
contact District Directors Anita & Jr. Alkire at (619) 741-8893.
SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2008. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS DISTRICT CHAPTERS present the 23rd Annual Southern Illinois
Ride-in at DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois.
On-site camping and motel, 2 free hot meals, guided scenic ride,
flea market, games, and more. Registration $10/person;
$5/day pass. Garmin GPS giveaway to one lucky registered
participant. For details, contact Charles Mallett at (618) 867-
MAY 17, 2008. OH-Z’s Northcoast Motorcycle Safety Ride
in Burton, Ohio, at the Geauga County Fairground. Contact
Ken Kothera at (440) 255-4973.
*MAY 17, 2008. MS-L’s “Jail House Rock” at the Calhoun
Community Center, Hwy. 84 West, Laurel, Mississippi. Event
to benefit local charities. $15.00-2 up-includes meal, $10.00-1
up, includes meal or $5.00 for meal. Contact Skip Hinton at
skipspbs@cmaaccess.com or joannhinton2000@yahoo.com., or
601-735-2993-day, 601-735-2174-night.
*MAY 17, 2008. TN-C’s 25th annual “Steak-Out”.
Reservation deadline is May 10, 2008. For information, contact
Tom Jayne at (423) 323-2239. For a flyer, visit the Tennessee
District website at www.tngwrra.org/ and look under Event
Schedule.
*MAY 17-18, 2008. ON-B’s 25th Anniversary Celebration.
A fun-filled weekend starring James Kirkham on Saturday night
to celebrate our 25th Anniversary as a GWRRA Chapter. The
site of the event is Manderley on the Green Golf Club, 5920
Prince of Wales Drive, North Gower, Ontario, Canada,
which is just South of the city of Ottawa. Please preregister
before April 15, 2008, for a chance to win an Early Bird Prize.
For more information and/or registration, visit http://gwrraonb.cyclesurf.com/ and follow the link or call Keith & Janet
Connors at (613) 825-4557 or email connorskg@sympatico.ca.
MAY 23-26, 2008. WA-L’s Annual Desert Spring Fling at The
Benton County Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA. Hotels available, or camp on the fairgrounds. Details on website:
www.gwrra-wa-1.org or contact M.R. Messinger at (509) 5824560 or mr1vette@charter.net.
*MAY 24, 2008. FL1-Y’s “Casino Poker Run” at Alachua
County Fairgrounds, in Gainesville, Florida. Contact Chapter
Director Scott Oldham at (352) 375-8781 or email soldham1
@cox.net.
JUNE 1, 2008. KY-T’s annual “Poker Run” at Mountain Home
Place, Paintsville, Kentucky. Contact Charles & Teresa Conn
at (606) 587-3060 or by email at charles.teresacdbsw
@yahoo.com.
*JUNE 6-7, 2008. AR-P’s “Rollin’ on the River” in Bull
Shoals, AR. For information, contact Mike Williams at (870)
488-5466.
JUNE 6-8, 2008. IA-H’s “Carnival Run & Camp Out” at the
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 2606 West Burlington (Hwy 34)
in Fairfield, Iowa. Motels located across the street and camping on-site. For information, contact Jim & Eta Chapman at (641)
932-7612. For flyer, information, and accommodations, please
email jec@iowatelecom.net.
JUNE 8, 2008. IA-O’s “Roger Ride” in Davenport, Iowa
at the Scott County Park. Contact Dennis English at (309) 7997522 for details.
*JUNE 21, 2008. MA-M’s “Cruisin’ for a Cure” in
Phillipston, MA. For information, contact John Leblanc at
(978) 895-0808 and visit the Chapter website at www.gwrramam.org.
JUNE 21, 2008. IN-K’s “Mercy Ride” for the Mercy Flight
organization. Begins in West Lafayette, Indiana, at Purdue
West Shopping Center. Registration starts at 9 a.m.; escorted
Wing World
ride leaves at 10:30 a.m. Tickets earned for prizes by playing
skills games; food provided by SubWay, Pizza Hut, and Papa
Johns. $15/rider. $20/couple. Contact Richard Culbertson at
(765) 474-3783 or Mike Bible at (765) 471-0910.
JUNE 28, 2008. IN-R2’s 5th Annual Rally For A.N.N.A. Ride
for Neuroblastoma Research in Rensselaer, Indiana. For
information, contact Susan Healey at (219) 866-3526 or
dlhealey@embarqmail.com.
*JULY 19-20, 2008. BC-D’s “Overnight ride to Mt. St.
Helens”. Contact Shirley Williams, Events Coordinator, at (604)
599-8769 or email shirleywilliams@shaw.ca.
*JULY 27, 2008. MI-K2’s 14th Annual Anniversary
Celebration at Green Township Hall, 21431 Northland Dr.,
Paris, MI. Noon-2:30 p.m. Rain or Shine. Full summer luncheon $7.50. No pets. Contact: Mike & Joyce Zagumny at (616)
696-9518 or mytrike@hotmail.com.
PHOTO TOURS &
OTHER TOURS
We list only GWRRA-sponsored “pin tours” in this
section that appears periodically. Tours generally are
self-guided observation runs conducted by GWRRA
Chapters or Districts; most cost a small amount and yield
a tour pin upon completion. Most tours require some
proof of having visited destinations, such as receipts or
photographs. Rules may differ, so contact the sponsors
for rules and details.
To submit Tours information, e-mail editor@
gwrra.org or mail to “Events & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc.,
21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027.
PHOTO TOURS
OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-A’s “CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD
QUIZ TOUR.” Visit battlefields in Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. Details at
www.gwrravaa.org/battlefield_quiz_tour.htm, email civilwarquiz@gwrravaa.org or mail SASE to Jim Hendershot,
7321 Dunston Street, Springfield, VA 22151-3105. (703)
354-3880.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-Z’s “ICE CREAM” TOUR.
Send photos of five different Dairy Queens with bike if possible. Get a cool ice cream cone patch to show your love
for ice cream. Patches are numbered, so you can work up
to a large number. $10 per patch. Send pictures and money
to “WA-Z Need More Ice Cream,” 358 Big Hanaford Road,
Centralia, WA 98531.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-V’s “WATERFALL TOUR.”
Submit three photos of waterfalls, preferably with your bike
and/or yourself. Different pin for each year. Flyer at
http://geocities.com/wa_chapter_v. Write Clarine Dunn,
615 SW 126, Seattle, WA 98146.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-E’s “LIGHTHOUSE PHOTO
TOUR.” Photos of three different lighthouses with bike in
foreground if possible. One beautiful pin, $10. Check or
MO to Bob Thurgood, 614 - 216th St. SW, Bothell, WA
98021-8104. (425) 485-4416. E-mail: rvt4@hotmail.com.
Please see pins and forms at the website www.gwrrawae.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-V's "APPLE TOUR." Visit five
different cities in any state that spell “apple.” Take a picture
of your bike and the town hall or post office and send it in
to get the second part of the pin and a chance at a $50
prize. Lee Damoiseaux, 17 65th Ave E., Tacoma, WA
98424. (253) 380-8815. E-mail: lee_damoiseaux@
comast.net. Web site: http://www.geocities.com/wa_
chapter_v.
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-S's “HORSESHOE CURVE
PHOTO TOUR.” Spell the word “horseshoe” using the first
letter of any city, county or post office sign and your bike.
Send photos and $7, single or $12, two-up to GWRRA
Chapter PA-S, Ralph Wilcox, 1854 Erin Dr., Altoona, PA
16602-7612.
*AUGUST 2-3, 2008. BC-D’s “Overnight Ride Kootney
Loop”. Contact Shirley Williams, Events Coordinator, at (604)
599-8769 or email shirleywilliams@shaw.ca.
AUGUST 9-10, 2008. VT-A’s annual cookout and ride. Enjoy
good food and good company at Camp Plymouth State Park in
Plymouth, Vermont. Starts Saturday at 2 p.m. followed by
an all-day ride through the beautiful Green Mountains on
Sunday, August 10. Preregistration is $12; onsite registration is
$13. Overnight accommodations available for $49 (double
occupancy). For more info, contact Joe or Carol Coyne at (802)
672-1992 or smokinjoe1800@yahoo.com.
AUGUST 15-16, 2008. OH-B2’s “Buckeye Rider’s
Challenge” in Bellefontaine, Ohio. An event for the avid
hardcore super rider and a leisure day ride for the motorcycling
enthusiast. Check out the local area or accept the challenge to
ride all over Ohio. Each rider will receive points towards being
named the champion. This event will challenge you both on your
riding prowess, and your ability to formulate the best route given
*AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2008. BC-D’s “Gold Run” in
Merritt, BC. Contact Shirley Williams Events Coordinator, at
(604) 599-8769 or email shirleywilliams@shaw.ca.
*SEPTEMBER 11-14, 2008. DE-B’s “Gold Wing Getaway.”
During bike week at Chrome World in Selbyville DE. Vendors
and food. For information, contact Ken Ingram at (410) 2084802 or email ken.lois@mchsi.com.
*OCTOBER 24-25, 2008. WA-F’s “All Motorcycle Mall
Show” at the Puyallup Washington South Hill Mall. Email
Raeanne Mitchell at raeanne65@yahoo.com or visit our website
at gwrra-waf.org.
Discovery." Take five photos of your bike in front of a "Lewis
& Clark Trail" road sign or Lewis & Clark Trial interpretative
sign anywhere along the route. For more information, send
a SASE to Don Beyeler, 2162 River Road, American Falls,
ID 83211. (208) 226-2063. E-mail: donbeyeler@
cableone.net. Web site: www.bigskyregioni.org.
15603 Mercury Drive, Climax, MI 49034.
OPEN ENDING DATE. LOUISIANA’S “USA GRAND
TOUR.” Any five consecutive states’ welcome sign. Contact
Jere Pyburn, 2905 River Oaks Dr., Monroe, LA 71201.
(318) 387-1741. E-mail: goldwing98@jam.rr.com. Web
site: www.ladist.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2’s “POTATO” TOUR.
Towns, villages, etc., beginning with each letter. For an
information pack, send SASE to Jim Ludwick, 475 S.
Isabella Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI. 48858 or ludwi1bj@
localnet.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. LOUISIANA’S “WORLD’S
LONGEST BRIDGE” Tour. Toll receipt from the bridge master
at Pontchartrain Bridge. Contact Jere Pyburn, 2905 River
Oaks Dr., Monroe, LA 71201. (318) 387-1741. E-mail:
goldwing98@jam.rr.com. Web site: www.ladist.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. OR-G’s “ANIMAL LOVERS”
PHOTO TOUR. Town signs bearing the names of animals.
Contact Gloria Norby, 1145 Jays Dr., Salem, OR 97303.
(503) 393-5755.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-E's “KALEIDOSCOPE TOUR”
Five photos of towns that have a color in the name. Contact
Gayle Jisa, 900 Woodgrove, Ortonville MI 48462-8806.
(248) 627-6320.
OPEN ENDING DATE. IL-G'S “SAUK VALLEY WINGERS
TOUR.” The first letter of towns that spell out “Wingers.”
Contact Niel Shoffner. (815) 626-7206. E-mail: nwsmas98@cin.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G's “WORLD TOUR.” Five
photos of city signs named after a foreign country or city.
Contact John E. Smith, 2851 Hidden View Dr., SE,
Caledonia, MI 49316. (616) 554-6138. Email
zephyr70@comcast.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-O’s “FIVE CORNER RUN.”
Photos of five corners of the state. Contact John Scrivner,
2642 NE Old Belfair Highway, Belfair, WA 98528. (360)
275-8606.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-P’s “REST AREA” TOUR. Five
photos of rest areas, one picture of outhouse counts as two
photographs. Contact Perry & Rose Ann Lock, 23070
Republic, Oak Park, MI 48237. (248) 398-2657.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-O's “FIND A FORT” TOUR.
Forts or city/towns with the word “fort” in them. Contact
Twyla Miller, 5312 East Collins Road, Port Orchard, WA
98366-8329. (360) 871-7025. Email: fort@gwrrawao.org. Web site: http://www.gwrra-wao.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. UT-H's “GOLDEN SPIKE EMPIRE”
TOUR. Six restaurants whose first letters spell out Empire.
Contact Ralph & Dorene Valentine at 828 South 1425
West, Clearfield, UT 84015. (801) 773-6828.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MO-X’s “XCEPTIONAL” TOUR.
Signs with an “X”. Contact Gary & Ginny Gillming, 11046
West State Highway 90, Noel, MO 64854. (417) 4753598. E-mail: ginnyg@netins.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. ME-F’s “FOUR CORNERS” TOUR.
Points N, S, E, W. T. Contact Jeff Gifford, RR #3, Box 494,
Lincoln, ME 00457.
OPEN ENDING DATE. ME-F's “RIDE IN PINS.” Contact
Mile Sereyko, (207) 732-4537 or Roger Stinson, (207)
794-2064.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MD-D’s “MARYLAND IS FOR
CRABS” HISTORIC” TOUR. In-state historical locations. For
information, send SASE to: Allan Phillips, 11621 Zennia
Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502.
OPEN ENDING DATE. BIG SKY REGION I Celebration
of Lewis & Clark's 200th Anniversary of the "Corps of
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-I’s “CREEK CLASSIC” TOUR.
Signs naming the creek. Contact Harold Stafford II at
May 2008
the 50-plus points of interest given out on the evening of the
15th. Compete in a friendly and safe atmosphere to see who can
plan the most efficient routes across Ohio. Visit www.buckeyeriderschallenge.com. Contact Todd McQueen at (937) 4656886.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MO-T’s “GET YOUR KICKS ON
ROUTE 66” Tour. Three Route 66 signs. Contact H.F. Evans,
2540 Markwardt Street, Joplin, MO 64801. (417) 7817163.
OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-B's “WINGS BY THE SEA”
PHOTO TOUR. City signs that spell WBTS. Contact Ed
Sigmund, 1432 Culpepper Avenue, Chesapeake, VA
23323. E-mail: Edsig1432@aol.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WI-J’s “ROAD KILL” TOUR. Photo
of your bike next to road kill. Pin awarded. Contact Keary
Getter, 113 Chestnut Lane, Whitelaw, WI 54247. (920)
732-3982 or getkj@lakefield.net.
OTHERS TOURS
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007. “The World in
Illinois” a Motorist Awareness (MAD) open tour for all in
2007. Illinois has over 300 cities that share their name with
others around the world. Visit these cities and get your
Passport stamped. With your completed Passport and $5
you will receive “The World in Illinois” lapel pin. Rules,
Passports and list of cities can be found at www.gwrra-ildistrict.org or contact Toney Buzick at tcbuzick68@gallatinriver.net or (309) 382-2588.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-U’s “LAKE CITY” TOUR. Visit
cities with “Lake” as part of their name. Contact Dick & Pat
Thelan. (989) 593-2151.
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-H's “COAL MINE TOUR.”
Get your patch then visit four places related to coal or just
four coal items. Contact Saundra Yoder, 1030 Hetlerville
Road, Nescopeck, PA 18635 or http://mysite.verizon
.net/vze/vze76tsr
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-X's “FOUR CORNER” TOUR.
Contact Rick Rodgers. (570) 587-2531. Email: card@
epix.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. IL-E’s “CAST IRON FANNY”
RUN. Ride 1,000 miles in 24 hours. Contact Terry or Nancy
Kalaher, 612 Calcari, Gillespie, IL 62033.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2’s “FRENCH FRY TOUR.”
Cities, towns or villages to spell “French Fry.” For forms and
information, send SASE to: Jim Ludwick at 475 S. Isabella
Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or ludwi1bj@localnet.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2's BAKE-EM TOUR. Towns,
villages, etc. to spell “bake-em.” ContactJim Ludwick, 475
South Isabella Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or
ludwi1bj@localnet.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-A's “CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD
QUIZ” TOUR. Return completed questionnaire. Contact Ric
Cross, 1438 Kingstream Dr. Herndon, VA 20170. (703)
471-0208.
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DAVIS, W
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SCHLIMME, B
BROWN, F
HARRIS, R
HOWELL, D
BENSON, J
TUCKER, C
OLDHAM, S
DEL RIO, R
GARSON, J
KUSNETZKY, D
FITZGERALD, J
ANDERSON, H
WITT, B
IRGENS, D
GARMON, E
CARLTON, W★
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ODONELL, J
LONG, K
LOUGH, G
FEIGENBAUM, R
JEFFERSON, H
FRANCIS, H
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PEOPLES, B
BRIDGES, R
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MURPHY, A
SEGO, C
VERNER, J
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SMITH, B
DUMES, M
GOTTLIEB, J
YOTHER, J
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MCCALL, G★
TILLMAN, T
PRIVETT, D
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DAVIS, W
THRASHER, K
SIMPSON, R
NOY, A★
SIMPSON, A
FINLEY, T
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229-889-1705
770-954-1924
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RIPPEL, D
GEER, J
EGGERS, W
COLE, K
STAUFFER, R
CHAPMAN, J
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LEIGAN, C★
SMITH, K
319-342-3285
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515-832-6677
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641-932-7612
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309-799-7522
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ORAM, W
ZELLER, J
KESTER, J
HAMMOND, T
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208-524-1768
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208-524-1768
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SHORE, M
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TOLAND, G
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DE RIDDER
FRANKLINTON
D/D
MA-A
MA-B
MA-D
MA-F
MA-M
MA-W
LEICESTER
WAKEFIELD
HYANNIS
SPRINGFIELD
BERKLEY
LEOMINSTER
WORCESTER
D/D
MD-A
MD-B
MD-C
MD-F
MD-H
MD-I
MD-J
MD-K
MD-L
DAVIDSONVILLE
BALTIMORE
OXON HILL
GLEN BURNIE
HAGERSTOWN
BEL AIR
WALDORF
ANNAPOLIS
ELDERSBURG
ROCK HALL
217-488-2915
618-283-0496
630-466-1619
618-275-4472
815-937-0849
708-481-6866
309-697-0208
708-679-0520
INDIANA
MICHEAU, W★
KENNEDY, D
SUTER, S
CRAFT, G
MONROE, R
CREAGER, G
CLOSSON, J
ROBBINS, D
DANNER, A
HUNTER, L
BLACKBURN, C
BROWN, T
BOYD, R
WISE, T
SHULL, D
DINKINS, T
MACKEY, M
CULBERTSON, R
NEWMAN, T★
ZIMMERMAN, J
BURCH, J
HODSON, D
WARD, K★
SPAULDING, D
STONESTREET, M
KNEPPLE, M
MOON, C
MAYER, J
NEWBOLD, L
SHRAKE, J
REED, M
KANIA, J
ROBINETTE, D
CUSTER, S
LIGHT, D
BARTOS, J
WILLIAMS, Z
LEWIS, R
GARWOOD, B
WILLIAMS, J
260-726-9534
219-696-9657
765-654-7876
812-967-4705
765-651-1523
765-938-4352
260-637-4001
765-344-1011
260-749-5537
765-779-4187
812-275-8423
574-305-1569
260-749-5603
812-623-4199
574-831-4866
765-529-6434
765-963-3480
765-474-3783
765-966-8722
317-536-2635
812-295-2226
260-396-2333
574-679-4054
812-294-1810
812-491-8971
269-476-9777
317-440-6971
219-836-5714
219-762-5472
317-694-3126
219-866-4386
260-768-4780
260-726-4124
260-356-8922
260-665-9082
269-756-9509
219-944-8122
812-579-6431
812-847-2881
812-828-9436
KANSAS
DRAKE, G
HILTON, C
AIKEN, D
EDWARDS, T
MUSGROVE, T
KISTLER, R
TINKLER, J
MANGUS, G
SCHOECK, J
785-828-4801
316-425-7239
785-842-8503
785-266-4027
620-336-3526
316-541-2207
316-722-2825
620-221-1904
620-342-8687
KENTUCKY
CONRAD, R
ROGERS, T
JENNINGS, M
BELL, R
MCMILLEN, M
THOLA, B
BLANDFORD, B
KIMBERLIN, M
CONRAD, W
BAUMANN, D
PUGH, S
CONN, C
HITE, B
JACKSON, S
GARRETT, J
BALDREE, R*
859-824-6985
502-241-6894
618-564-2444
859-369-3668
606-931-0774
859-384-7721
270-229-4451
270-988-2466
859-824-5234
937-446-3101
502-833-0097
606-587-3060
270-776-1552
859-358-7622
859-498-6425
270-658-3862
LOUISIANA
PYBURN, J
DINNEL, T
LAVERGNE, G
WEBB, C
FULLER, J
DUCOTE, R
ENGOLIA, S
TAYLOR, J
PALMER, B
VILLERE, M
BRINKLEY, L
VERNON, E
318-387-1741
225-647-0276
337-873-6825
318-925-2552
318-728-2273
318-346-4394
985-641-7128
985-868-0552
337-433-6816
985-764-6028
337-825-6797
225-683-5636
MASSACHUSETTS
ANDERSON, W
ODIERNO, P
MORRISSEY, K
DEBARGE, M
ALVAREZ, S
MURPHY, P
MAYO, G
508-892-3521
978-667-3776
508-548-5880
413-747-0547
508-386-3967
978-355-2435
508-987-0252
MARYLAND
WILLINGHAM, H
COGBURN, W
HILL, B
HEFFNER, G
WALTERS, R
KELLEY, S
AHEARN, R
MANGUM, M
HALL, W
HORTON, D
410-956-5173
410-788-4019
301-856-2329
410-757-6236
301-293-1910
410-879-3063
301-997-1254
410-266-0092
410-876-8687
410-827-8342
93
MAINE
D/D
ME-A
ME-C
ME-D
ME-V
MONMOUTH
BERWICK
LEWISTON
BANGOR
MADAWASKA
MUSHLIT, E
BRIDLE, R
WRIGHT, D
SHERBURNE, K
CYR, J
MONTANA
207-933-5899
321-636-3133
207-763-3862
207-827-1238
207-895-3536
MICHIGAN
BOBEK, C★
STRADLEY, J
KEEDLE, W
KIRK, R★
VAN DAMME, J
LANCASTER, D
WIGGINS, N
BURGAN, H
DRESSLER, D★
JISA, G
SPENCER, W
OWENS, T
SMITH, D
MEREDITH, J
HOUTMAN, R
DINGUS, J
HOLMES, I
CONINE, C
ZAMPICH, D
DUNCAN, D
WENTZ, S
TOWNSEND, T
ZAGUMNY, J
PREBBLE, M
DOEZEMA, P
MAXON, G
TENNYSON, D
RODGERS, G★
PULLEN, W
PATOW, H★
KINNEE, C
BENNINGER, D
ROCHELEAU, H
GLAZA, D
IKLE, S
LAW, S
OLSON, L
EDWARDS, C
BRADLEY, L★
MURPHY, K
SCHNEIDER, R★
ORWIG, R
BADOUR, J★
SCHERZER, J
GARNER, B
PAANANEN, J
LAVENDER, C★
HILES, C
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
MI-J
MI-J2
MI-K
MI-K2
MI-L
MI-L2
MI-M
MI-M2
MI-N
MI-N2
MI-O
MI-P
MI-P2
MI-Q
MI-Q2
MI-R
MI-R2
MI-S
MI-S2
MI-T
MI-T2
MI-U
MI-U2
MI-V
MI-V2
MI-W
MI-X
MI-Y
MI-Z
ROCHESTER HILLS
STERLING HEIGHTS
ANN ARBOR
DEARBORN
IMLAY CITY
MONROE
LUDINGTON
PORTAGE
HOWELL
CLARKSTON
OWOSSO
MARINE CITY
FLINT
ROCKFORD
EDMORE
LIVONIA
TAYLOR
BATTLE CREEK
ALPENA
JACKSON
CLARE
CLIO
BIG RAPIDS
LANSING
WAYLAND
SKANDIA
MANISTIQUE
MUSKEGON
GAYLORD
HOLLAND
BERKLEY
CADILLAC
SAULT STE MARIE
CASS CITY
CHARLOTTE
IONIA
BENTON HARBOR
DETROIT
JONESVILLE
EAST TAWAS
ST. JOHNS
SHEPHERD
MIDLAND
CARO
ADRIAN
STURGIS
HOUGHTON LAKE
CHEBOYGAN
D/D
MN-B
MN-C
MN-G
MN-I
MN-L
MN-N
MN-O
MN-Q
MN-R
MN-S
MN-V
ANDOVER
SQUIRE, M
BEMIDJI
SMITH, D
LAKE CRYSTAL
ECKSTEIN, R
NORTHEAST TWIN CITIE KEENE, R
IRON RANGE
PIERCE, F
LUVERNE
ANDERSON, J
SOUTH TWIN CITIES PATTERSON, B
NW TWIN CITIES
SANDS, J
MAPLE GROVE
HAJNY, G
AUSTIN
HARIG, B
OWATONNA
BENSON, B
MOORHEAD/FARGO CONLEY, L
248-852-8537
248-545-4243
734-729-2327
734-397-2030
810-346-3195
734-753-9317
231-757-4448
269-342-9249
810-227-3271
248-627-6320
517-725-7362
586-598-3912
810-265-3605
616-696-3482
616-754-0615
313-387-8477
734-285-5048
269-964-6365
989-354-3236
517-569-3235
989-435-4753
810-735-7126
616-696-9518
517-676-5810
269-945-2565
906-387-3019
906-341-6245
231-893-4108
989-786-2817
616-886-7174
248-689-4299
517-467-7662
906-495-5731
989-864-3504
517-543-6625
517-652-5307
269-756-5721
313-537-1824
517-563-2557
989-305-1537
989-224-6259
989-773-1180
989-894-4180
989-652-4815
517-403-7338
269-435-8500
989-422-4750
231-537-4752
MINNESOTA
763-434-0174
218-694-4078
507-354-8105
651-489-7978
218-254-4245
507-227-6756
612-581-6566
763-631-0725
763-478-6528
507-294-3232
507-527-2423
701-241-4642
MISSOURI
D/D
MO-B
MO-B2
MO-C
MO-G
MO-I
MO-K
MO-N
MO-O
MO-P
MO-R
MO-T
MO-U
MO-W
MO-W2
MO-X
MO-XP
MO-Y
MO-Z
BOURBON
SPRINGFIELD
SEDALIA
FARMINGTON
JEFFERSON CITY
JACKSON
KANSAS CITY
SPRINGFIELD
O’FALLON
SULLIVAN
ELK CREEK
JOPLIN
ROLLA
HARRISBURG
ST PETERS
NEOSHO
ST JOSEPH
BRANSON
ST LOUIS
D/D
MS-A
MS-B
MS-C
MS-D
MS-E
MS-F
MS-G
MS-H
MS-I
MS-J
MS-K
MS-L
MS-M
MS-N
MS-O
MS-Q
MS-U
MS-V
MS-W
MS-X
MS-Y
MCCOMB
COLUMBIA
GULFPORT
COLUMBUS
MERIDIAN
VICKSBURG
JACKSON
NATCHEZ
JACKSON
CORINTH
BATESVILLE
GRENADA
LAUREL
MCCOMB
TUPELO
CARRIERE
GREENVILLE
MORTON
VICKSBURG
WEST POINT
GREENWOOD
HERNANDO
DAWSON, D
SHANNON, R
SILVEY, T
SMITH, P
LUECKENOTTE, K
HAUPT, J
MAYS, F
YATES, D
LONG, J
HOUSER, B
KENSLOW, J
LITTLE, S
ROBERTSON, D
ANTHONY, L
HUDSON, B
GILLMING, G
TALBOT, J
STOUT, J
STEWART, T
573-732-5719
417-830-4426
573-378-5874
573-760-1924
573-659-4641
573-275-6580
816-254-8165
417-866-0206
636-661-5309
573-468-8827
417-257-1784
417-624-5925
573-647-1784
573-474-4521
636-928-1438
417-475-3598
816-232-4548
417-779-0707
636-461-1681
MISSISSIPPI
94
HARBISON, G
PATTERSON, R
BATTAYA, C
HERRICK, W
THOMPSON, B
BISHOP, M
RIST, M
THOMPSON, H
LAUGHLIN, J
REED, J
HILL, B
KOONCE, R
SMITH, F
HARBISON, P
GODFREY, M
KUCHTA, P
DAVES, E
ALLEN, B
LEWIS, D
MCFADDEN, J
BEAMAN, F
FREELAND, J
601-684-3308
601-736-1589
228-990-4963
662-327-6173
601-737-2094
318-574-1243
662-746-3537
601-442-7269
601-373-5503
662-287-0311
662-563-3359
665-226-0701
601-428-5070
601-684-3308
662-566-7661
601-749-8893
662-843-4987
601-537-3392
601-629-9862
662-494-2603
662-455-7481
662-404-4115
D/D
MT-A
MT-B
MT-C
MT-G
MT-H
MT-M
LAUREL
BILLINGS
BILLINGS
SIDNEY
GREAT FALLS
HELENA
MISSOULA
PARPART, R
WYATT, J
HOER, A
RUMSEY, R
STARR, B
ANZIK, W
HINTZ, T
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-K2
NC-L
NC-L2
NC-M
NC-M2
NC-N
NC-O2
NC-P2
NC-Q
NC-Q2
NC-R
NC-S
NC-S2
NC-T2
NC-U
NC-U2
NC-V
NC-W
NC-W2
NC-X2
NC-Y
NC-Y2
NC-Z
BOONE
GREENSBORO
LEXINGTON
GOLDSBORO
WINSTON-SALEM
CHARLOTTE
SMITHFIELD
GREENVILLE
NEW BERN
CARY
ELIZABETH CITY
JACKSONVILLE
GARNER
HIGH POINT
WAYNESVILLE
DURHAM
ASHEVILLE
BOONE
FAYETTEVILLE
GASTONIA
MOORESVILLE
SALISBURY
HENDERSONVILLE
BURLINGTON
HICKORY
FOREST CITY
WILMINGTON
DUNN/BENSON
THOMASVILLE
LENOIR
SANFORD
ALBEMARLE
LUMBERTON
LAURINBURG
STATESVILLE
EDEN
JEFFERSON
MOUNT AIRY
MORGANTON
MONROE
ROCKY MOUNT
D/D
ND-B
ND-C
ND-D
ND-M
ND-R
FARGO
BEULAH
BISMARCK
FARGO
MINOT
MOTT
D/D
NE-A
NE-C
NE-NE
NE-O
NE-W
PLAINVIEW
GRAND ISLAND
COLUMBUS
PLAINVIEW
OMAHA
SCOTTSBLUFF
D/D
NH-A
NH-E
NH-F
NH-G
NH-K
CANAAN
CONCORD
KEENE
LEBANON
LACONIA
GORHAM
D/D
NJ-A
NJ-C
NJ-D
NJ-E
NJ-F
NJ-G
NJ-H
NJ-I
SOMERSET
MILLVILLE
MT. LAUREL
HIGHTSTOWN
EGG HARBOR TWP
FREEHOLD
FLANDERS
WATCHUNG
TOMS RIVER
D/D
NM-C
NM-D
NM-F
NM-T
NM-W
NM-Y
LAS CRUCES
CLOVIS
FARMINGTON
ALBUQUERQUE
LAS CRUCES
ALBUQUERQUE
ALAMOGORDO
D/D
NV-A
NV-E
NV-H
SPRING CREEK
LAS VEGAS
RENO
ELKO
D/D
NY-C
NY-D
NY-F
NY-G
NY-H
NY-K
NY-L
NY-N
NY-R
BINGHAMTON
OSWEGO
CENTRAL SQUARE
BURDETT
WYNANTSKILL
YOUNGSTOWN
HAUPAUGH
EARLTON
SARATOGA SPRINGS
BRONX
406-628-8115
406-259-7726
406-652-2341
406-787-5230
406-727-8248
406-227-8904
406-251-5781
NORTH CAROLINA
HULL, D
MYERS, R
DEZARN, R
KING, F
HESTER, D
HOPKINS, P
STRAUGHAN, J
MANNING, R
JOYNER, P
BERNER, R
FORTIER, L
GRANT, W
BOWEN, D
VERTEFEUILLE, B
WHEELER, C
HYDE, J
WARREN, A
STOUT, P
PARHAM, D
HASKIN, J
PENNONI, T
CORRIHER, B
MOORE, L
DAVIS, L
WHITE, T
CHAMPION, R
ROBBINS, J
PIERCE, K
CLINE, S★
EDWARDS, M
GUNTER, B
HATLEY, R
FREEMAN, L
BAKER, V
LITTLE, R
HOPPER, D
DANCY, J
DENNY, D
MAIN, A
LAMBERT, R
BRYANT, R
828-295-6856
336-697-8193
336-969-2180
910-293-7643
336-945-4031
704-563-6185
919-989-8232
252-752-4520
252-638-1538
919-387-7628
252-426-1878
910-577-7601
919-847-4151
336-476-1040
828-926-7896
919-382-8097
828-628-1757
423-727-5488
910-868-4946
704-922-8600
704-660-5887
704-232-0631
828-649-1333
919-732-7961
828-464-9796
828-245-5002
910-232-1975
910-822-1168
336-731-6081
828-726-8049
919-776-2894
704-385-9318
910-739-4776
910-281-4921
704-873-1472
336-349-6801
336-982-4688
336-983-0753
828-874-1258
704-264-9801
252-442-2309
NORTH DAKOTA
SCHEURING, B
HAMMARGREN, K
HENKE, A
SEIBEL, C
CHRISTIANSON, G
GJERSTAD, L
701-232-6217
701-873-2777
701-255-4963
701-261-0640
701-852-1633
701-824-2220
NEBRASKA
BROZEK, L
SKIDMORE, H
HOUDEK, L
UMBERGER, G
ROBERTS, R
OLIVER, J
402-582-4726
402-854-3369
402-564-5736
402-360-2282
402-991-0596
308-436-3616
NEW HAMPSHIRE
FERLAND, W
TARBELL, A
THIBAUDEAU, P
SPRAGUE, H
VENNE, S
GULA, S
603-523-9890
603-224-4516
978-827-6091
603-448-3707
603-435-5008
603-482-3252
NEW JERSEY
LOSEY, W
CHEW, R
KING, G
BASSEL, T
LORD, T
EVANS, T
GODIN, D
MARION, W
RODEN, R
732-873-3864
856-299-3586
856-764-3718
732-261-0610
609-377-6356
732-291-2355
973-885-3535
908-233-9025
732-928-7099
NY-T
NY-U
NY-W
NY-Y
TABERG
JAMESTOWN
ROCHESTER
BINGHAMTON
D/D
OH-A
OH-A2
OH-A3
OH-B
OH-B2
OH-B3
OH-C
OH-C2
OH-C3
OH-D
OH-D3
OH-E2
OH-E3
OH-F
OH-F2
OH-F3
OH-G2
OH-G3
OH-H
OH-H2
OH-H3
OH-I
OH-I2
OH-J
OH-K
OH-K2
OH-L
OH-L2
OH-M
OH-M2
OH-N
OH-N2
OH-O
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
CINCINNATI
POMEROY
FAIRBORN
AMHERST
LANCASTER
MANTUA
EATON
COLUMBUS
GARFIELD HTS
PROCTORVILLE
ORRVILLE
WARREN
DAYTON
TROY
BELLEVUE
CINCINNATI
NEW PHILADELPHIA
AUSTINTOWN
DEFIANCE
LIMA
SABINA
NEWARK
MEDINA
CHILLICOTHE
CANTON
CIRCLEVILLE
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-J
OK-K
OK-L
OK-N
OK-P
OK-R
OK-S
OK-W
OK-X
OWASSO
ALTUS
TULSA
BARTLESVILLE
GUTHRIE
PONCA CITY
LAWTON
NORMAN
CLAREMORE
ARDMORE
MIDWEST CITY
MUSTANG
STILLWATER
D/D
OR-C
OR-E
OR-G
OR-I
OR-J
LEBANON
MEDFORD
EUGENE
SALEM
OREGON CITY
ALBANY
D/D
PA-A
PA-B
PA-C
PA-D
PA-E
PA-F
PA-G
PA-H
PA-I
PA-K
PA-L
PA-M
PA-N
PA-O
PA-P
PA-Q
PA-R
PA-S
PA-T
PA-U
PA-V
PA-W
PA-X
PA-Y
EVERETT
KING OF PRUSSIA
LITITZ
CHAMBERSBURG
CRANBERRY TWP
BELLE VERNON
BELLEFONTE
ERIE
BERWICK
DUBOIS
DILLSBURG
ALLENTOWN
WILLIAMSPORT
MEADVILLE
SHELOCTA
PITTSBURGH
RUSSELL
SAYRE
ALTOONA
SOMERSET
MONROEVILLE
HANOVER
EVERETT
TUNKHANNOCK
QUAKERTOWN
775-778-6746
702-492-6703
775-358-8979
775-777-9356
NEW YORK
BAHRENBURG, E
HANLON, R
REARDON, R
BROWN, R★
ST AMOUR, P
SAULS, G
SHOWMAN, L
COLE, R
CORK, G
HERNANDEZ, M★
HURLEY, R★
NOURSE, B
NEUMEISTER, R
SADLER, W
SMITH, D
STANIONS, T
MOORE, J
FRIESS, M
SKIDMORE, W
GAJEWSKY, T
MEYER, R
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GORRILL, H
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MILLS, G
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PERKIN, R
VERHULST, C
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DIONNE, R
LALONDE, A
PERREAULT, D
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LIEN, R
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MCCUE, B
JONES, K
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NOY, M
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INNISFAIL
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F A M E
(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.)
Allen, Donald..........................................................Fairfield, CA
Miller, Clifford...............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Babin, Phillip..........................................................Gonzales, LA
Mytinger, David .........................................................Lenoir, NC
Brady, Gene ..........................................................Pasadena, TX
Brady, Sarah..........................................................Pasadena, TX
Carson, John ........................................................Jacksonville, IL
Panter, Jim ...............................................................Canton, OH
Preston, John.........................................................Jacksboro, TN
Carter, Dave ........................................................Crystal Lake, IL
Rasmussen, Robert ............................................Minneapolis, MN
Dodd, Kacey ..........................................................Gadsden, AL
Rasmussen, Delores...........................................Minneapolis, MN
Dodd, Josh .............................................................Gadsden, AL
Rennick, Bob................................................Kings Mountain, NC
Fisher, Steven .....................................................Hutchinson, MN
Grant, Ken.............................................................Pensacola, FL
Hewitt, David ..............................................................Mesa, AZ
Roberts, Logan .......................................................Chandler, AZ
Sharp, Gaylord ......................................................Friesland, WI
Holton, Dean ........................................................Louisburg, NC
Shrader, Robert ...................................................San Antonio, FL
Howell, Richard. ..............................................Albuquerque, NM
Simmons, William ..................................................Newbern, TN
Humphrey, Robert .................................................Clarksville, AR
Smith, Steven ................................................................York, SC
Hutchens, Jim ..................................................Pleasant View, TN
Hutchens, Shirrin..............................................Pleasant View, TN
Smith, Bruce ............................................................London, ON
Kephart, Richard ....................................................Pensacola, FL
Swanson, Lloyd .............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Knudtson, Ronald .................................................Mason City, IA
Taber, Frank....................................................Port Orchard, WA
Knudtson, Karen ...................................................Mason City, IA
Taylor, John .......................................................Fountain Inn, SC
Kolaske, Neal .....................................................Milwaukee, WI
Landis, Dick ..........................................................Zephyrhills, FL
Lantz, Charles.........................................................Wooster, OH
Thayer, Gary ....................................................McDonough, GA
Townsley, Richard .....................................................Mahomet, IL
Lear, Tom.................................................................Bidwell, OH
Vaillancourt, Michael .............................................Montrose, CO
Legris, Mike................................................................Bradley, IL
Waer, Allan, Sr. ..................................................Meshoppen, PA
Lewis, Edward .......................................................Concord, NH
White, Kirby ..........................................................Burgoon, OH
Lewis, Judith ..........................................................Concord, NH
Lyman, B.J.. ...................................................Santa Barbara, CA
Lyman, Kit L. .................................................Santa Barbara, CA
Williams, Boyce ..............................................Holiday Island, AR
Wilson, Kerry .........................................................Gadsden, AL
McNabb, Charles...............................................Springfield, MO
Wilson, Joyce .........................................................Gadsden, AL
Michaud, Roberta ............................................Albuquerque, NM
Zakrajsek, Martin ..................................................Richland, WA
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Goins, Sherwood ..................................................Dry Creek, LA
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M E M O R I A M
June Agee
GWRRA #114117-01
East Peoria, IL
Jerry Jaramillo
GWRRA #007581
Albuquerque, NM
Louis P. Richard
GWRRA #044709
Bow, NH
Harry P. Barnes
GWRRA #017087
Springboro, OH
Randal Leeman
GWRRA #035078
Chrisman, IL
James Richmond
GWRRA #111686
Metamora, MI
Barbara L. Carver
GWRRA #077085
Portland, OR
Betty Linthemuth
GWRRA #111403-02
Holiday, FL
Jos Jozef Volkaerts
GWRRA #118177
Heist op den Berg, Belgium
Robert Christensen
GWRRA #047411
Watertown, WI
Lorraine Mederois
GWRRA #253439-01
Swansea, MA
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“The GWRRA
3-IN-1 Jacket”
Medium weight liner zips inside
lightweight shell. Reflective
piping. Embroidered logos and
lettering. Great, easily packed,
dirt-shedding jackets!
BE SURE TO CHECK SIZING
(below).
3061022 – Med (Size 40) ...................................................$180.00
3061023 – Lg (Size 42) .......................................................$180.00
3061024 – XL (Size 44) .......................................................$180.00
OTHER 30TH
ANNIVERSARY ITEMS
AVAILABLE ON-LINE!
NEW!
Now In Silver!
30th Anniversary
Belt Buckle
Stay Cool With RideHide!
RideHide Performance Gear’s Tour LS microfiber
shirt will keep you dry and comfortable in the
stickiest weather. This ingenious fabric wicks
moisture away from your skin, preventing the
shirt from clinging to you. Microfiber weighs
50% less than cotton and dries 80% faster,
making it an ideal “wash and go” riding gear
item. You will enjoy this silky shirt with its exclusive GWRRA logo.
3051000
3051001
3051002
3051003
3051004
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Small .............................$25.00
Med ..............................$25.00
Lg .................................$25.00
XL .................................$25.00
2XL ...............................$25.00
May 2008
GWRRA RideHide
One of the most popular items in the past few
years is now available in silver. Long Sleeve,
stay-snug cuffs to prevent rollup. Blue lettering
shows GWRRA in a whole new way
Available for Pre-Orders.
Shirts will ship in 3-5 weeks.
3081000 - Small ....................$25.00
3081001 - Medium.................$25.00
3081002 - Large ....................$25.00
3081003 - XL .........................$25.00
3081004 - 2XL .......................$25.00
3081005 - 3XL .......................$25.00
Silver and gold-toned solid brass belt buckle measures 3 1/2 inches wide. Black and white enamel set
off the gleaming metal finish. Quantities limited, so
order yours right away!
4071000
$30.00
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Order of Legions Patch
This patch is perfect for your favorite friend or relative
who has a military connection. The patches denote the
status of their service from active, reserve, retired or
veteran and the seal proudly announces their branch
of the services.
PATCH-ACTIVE..................$4.00
PATCH-RESERVE................$4.00
PATCH-RETIRED.................$4.00
PATCH-VETERANS ............$4.00
SEAL-AIRFORCE................ $2.00
SEAL-ARMY .......................$2.00
SEAL-COASTGUARD......... $2.00
SEAL-MARINES .................$2.00
SEAL-NAVY ......................$2.00
EZ Air Gauge
From G.H. Meiser &
Company, a combination
air pressure gauge and
inflator. Works with Gold
Wing’s
on-board compressor, as
a stand-alone gauge or
with service station air
hoses. Permits viewing
pressure while inflating.
Bleed valve permits fine
pressure adjustment. Brass
fittings ensure a tight seal
and long service life.
4011001 $19.95
Black Drawstring Cinch Pack
Griffin Patch Red
4-inch vest patch........2031002 - 4”........$4.50
10-inch back patch ....2031003 - 10”....$10.00
Griffin Patch Black
4-inch vest patch........2031004 - 4”........$5.00
10-inch back patch ....2031005 - 10”....$12.00
NOTE: The GL1800 does not
have an on-board comressor.
The EZ Air Gauge will work
on the GL1800 tires, but
requires access to a 19882000 GL1500’s
compressor.
Mike & Maddie Children’s Picture Books
NEW!
Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessory
hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use
with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor.
4011000 $12.95
GWRRA logo on the front. Open main compartment includes shoulder straps, which also cinch
the bag shut. Creates easy access to large storage compartment. Straps can be used for over the
shoulder or backpack carry. Made of 210d
Nylon fabric.
4081000
$10.00
Your children and grandchildren will love these adorable motorcycle themed adventures, and misadventures, of Mike and
Maddie, two happy little dogs who just want to go for a ride. The
30+ page, full color books come hardcover with dustjackets so
you’ll be able to share the stories by Miriam & Jeff Aronson and
Jay Zephyr with generations to come.
EZ Air Combo
Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!
4011002 $29.95
4071002 - "Little Mike & Maddie First Motorcycle Ride" - $14.99
4071003 - "Little Mike & Maddie Black Hills Adventure" - $14.99
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GWRRA Plaques
Recognition plaques for someone special or for
your local Chapter meeting site. Engraved in
solid wood with oak or white marble finish.
Order at (800) 843-9460 or at www.gwrra.org.
4061002 – Oak $20 plus s/h.
4061003 – White Marble $20 plus s/h.
Wing World
readers’ rides
Do you have a good, clear photograph of your pride and joy? This section of Wing World is designed to show off as many bikes as possible. Give us information about your Gold Wing;
start with the basics of its year, model and color, then tell a little about what is special about your bike. Send your description and photos to:
Wing World Editorial Department, 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or via email to editor@gwrra.org.
2000 GL1500 SE
Here is a photo of my (Stacy
Steeves, GWRRA #245022, of
Highlands Ranch, Colorado) 2000
Gold Wing SE and trailer. I thought it
came out very well and was an interesting shot.The photo was taken in
the Alcova Recreation Area (near
Alcova Dam) just south of Casper,
Wyoming, while on my way up to
Billings. It was a great ride from
Highlands Ranch, Colorado! Wing Ding
was a blast, and I hope to attend each
year. 2007 was my first one!
2003 GL1800 Trike
This is my (Suzanne Schneider, GWRRA
#170349, of Kelseyville, California) 2003
GL1800 in a mustard field in Lake
County, California. I purchased my trike—
with 14K miles on the odometer—in
2005 as a retirement gift to myself. I have
ridden 30K miles in the last two years
and look forward to Alaska this summer!
1993 GL1500 SE
This is our (Claude & Nancy Lockhart, GWRRA
#260168, of Colorado Springs, Colorado) pride and
joy which we rightly named "Wind Dancer". She is a
1993 GL1500 SE Barbados Blue (Teal ) which we
bought two years ago here in Colorado Springs with
28K miles on. She was in mint conditon and has
40,000 on her now, just getting broke in.We both
would rather ride Wind Dancer than go in a car, so
we can experience all five senses at the same time.
We have only ridden in seven states so far but hope
to make longer trips in the near future.We've seen
and enjoyed more of Colorado by cycle than in a
car.Wind Dancer pulls a matching 1994 Escapade SE
(Rich & Donna Noah's former "baby") for long trips
and camping.
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GL1500
This is my fabulous wife and Co-rider with our
(Mark & Becky Orman, GWRRA #124840, of
Nashville,Tennessee) Wing on our trip west in July
2007, with a destination of the 320 Ranch near
Yellowstone National Park, Montana.This was our
second trip west on our 1500 with 75,000 miles
on it.This time, we spent two weeks on the road
with great weather the whole trip. Becky is standing in front of our red Wing at the top of Bear
Tooth Pass just after spending the night in Red
Lodge, where we found several biker-friendly
hotels and enjoyed a fun ride through the town on
a wagon pulled by draft horses.
GL1800
This picture was taken of wife
Kathey and I (Jerry Hihn, GWRRA
#177460, of Jefferson City, Missouri) last
September on the “Tail of the Dragon”.
It sure was an experience, especially
pulling a Hannigan Trailer. I was glad to
get to the store and visit with a few
folks and purchase T-shirts that told
everyone we had survived it.The road
south to Hwy 19 was just as good and
scenic, then it was on to the Smokie
Mountain Parkway toward Ashville on
our annual ride from Jefferson City to
Hilton Head Island to see the kids and
grandkids. Oh, yeh: they think we are
crazy for riding at our age. Now that
they know of our plans to ride to Nova
Scotia for 3 weeks, leaving May 31, they
really think we are nuts!
2005 GL1800/Trike Shop
Hi, here we (John & Barb Schommer,
GWRRA #136550, of Hudson,
Wisconsin) are on a January 2008
desert ride in Arizona. Due to health
reasons, we had our 2005 GL1800
Gold Wing converted to this beautiful
trike by Doug and Jim at the Trike Shop
in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.Their
staff really takes care of you and knows
what they're doing.We just started
retirement with this desert ride and are
looking forward to many more great
miles on our Gold Wing 1800 trike.
Wing World is great, and we read it
every month.
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Wing World
F I N I S H I N G
T O U C H E S
From Gold Wings to Golden Wings:
One Angel to Another
B y J e r r y D . P o o l e • G W R R A # 1 7 2 4 9 3 • Fa y e t t e v i l l e , Te n n e s s e e
(Dedicated to all our fallen Wingers from 1975 to present)
O
ne Angel to another, my wings take good care of me
One destination to another, taking me where I want to be
Making memories in time, for my friends and me to share
Fallen Angels all around us, making sure we always get there.
One Angel to another, our Wings are always faithful
To our Fallen Wingers, we will always be Eternally greatful
Their memories never forgotten, etched into our heart
Fallen Angels and our Wings, are never far apart.
One Angel to another, our Guardian Angels and our Wings
Making memories with each other, the joy it happily brings
In our hearts the friends we make, are always on our mind
Cherished memories of Fallen Angels are never hard to find.
One Angel to another, our Wings create memories in time
Fallen Wingers have etched, The Love of Life in our mind
If you happen to see us, out on the open road today
Our Angels are with us, helping us along the way.
●
In Honor of My Parents—This is my (Kevin Lang, GWRRA #247828, of Orlando, Florida) pride and joy, “Don-Ann,” and here’s the story of how I came to own a Wing
and to belong to GWRRA: When I was younger, my dad had a burgundy Gold Wing and was a Member of GWRRA. I borrowed his bike often and dreamed of having
one myself, but it wasn’t until my parents' passing that I was able to fulfill my dream. So of course I named my Wing after them—I call it “Don-Ann”. I attended my
first Wing Ding in 2007 and took a side trip to Glacier National Park. This picture is of Don-Ann on the “Going-to-the-Sun” Highway.
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TAKE ONE FOR A RIDE TODAY AT YOUR LOCAL STALLION DEALER
OR SEE US AT A RALLY!
EPA Rating: 45 MPG - Highway; 35 MPG - City
Fun Rating: Many Smiles per Mile!
Standard Features: 2.3 Litre Ford Motor; 5 Speed
Automatic Transmission; Air Conditioning and Heat;
AM-FM-CD Player; Power Brakes; 9.5 Gallon Tank; Power
Adjustable Pedals; Trailer Hitch; Air-Ride Suspension
w/On Board Air Compressor