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Island-Hopping in<br />
the Northeast<br />
April 2007 • Monthly U.S. $3.95 • Canada $4.95<br />
www.wingworldmag.com<br />
Audio Upgrades<br />
for Late-Model<br />
Gold <strong>Wing</strong>s,<br />
Part 2<br />
ALSO:<br />
What <strong>to</strong> Look for in Raingear<br />
First GWRRA 30th<br />
Anniversary Event<br />
Approaches!
ABOUT THE<br />
COVER<br />
This pho<strong>to</strong> <strong>of</strong> David Lawrence<br />
and his sister, Louise Malen<strong>of</strong>ski,<br />
was taken at Descanso Gardens<br />
in the foothills north <strong>of</strong> Los<br />
Angeles last May.Their Chapter,<br />
CA-1Q <strong>of</strong> Buena Park, had<br />
ridden there <strong>to</strong> <strong>view</strong> the<br />
spring flowers. Louise was<br />
the Chapter's 2006<br />
Individual <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
A Word From Your Exec ....................................8<br />
Advertisers Listing .............................................96<br />
Another Point <strong>of</strong> View ......................................10<br />
Association Leader Listing.............................101<br />
Bragging Rights....................................................20<br />
Car<strong>to</strong>on................................................................75<br />
Classifieds.............................................................97<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>rs' Viewpoint............................................7<br />
Events/Pho<strong>to</strong> Tours............................................99<br />
GWRRA<br />
Business<br />
Members<br />
www.ama-cycle.org<br />
CONTENTS<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
Finishing Touches..............................................110<br />
Golden Dealers ..................................................18<br />
GWRRA Official Products ............................106<br />
GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................98<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame......................................................105<br />
In Memoriam.....................................................105<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Goodies..........................................95<br />
New Hall <strong>of</strong> Honor.........................................105<br />
NEW SHOWS! See<br />
schedule on page 28.<br />
April 2007 • Volume 30 Issue 4<br />
Page 59 Page 68 Page 78<br />
Features<br />
Preparing Well for a Hard Rain............................................................................................52<br />
Classic <strong>Wing</strong> News Piece from Paul Hildebrand...............................................................54<br />
Island Hopping in the Northeast.........................................................................................59<br />
Audio Upgrades for Late-Model Gold <strong>Wing</strong>s, Part 2 .....................................................64<br />
The Long Dream West...........................................................................................................68<br />
Helping Out Our Amish Neighbors....................................................................................78<br />
A Tribute <strong>to</strong> Bud Barry’s Volunteerism...............................................................................79<br />
Runnin' Down the Road with the ICOY and Friends ....................................................80<br />
Special Spring Specials Section.............................................................................................83<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding 29 Preliminary Schedule...................................................................................92<br />
Info Bytes<br />
Garage Day: Servicing Fuel Gauge Sending Unit on Classic <strong>Wing</strong> ...............................50<br />
Ride Better:Which Track Should You Ride on the Road? ..............................................76<br />
First GWRRA 30th Anniversary Event: Cedar City, Utah..............................................83<br />
News Briefs .........................................................36<br />
Product Pre<strong>view</strong>s ...............................................42<br />
Readers' Responses...........................................12<br />
Readers' Rides ..................................................108<br />
Threedom Wheels .............................................40<br />
Two for the Road.................................................4<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding 29 Application................................93<br />
Workbench..........................................................22<br />
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April 2007 3
T W O<br />
T H E<br />
F O R<br />
R O A D<br />
This month’s edi<strong>to</strong>rial is directed <strong>to</strong> those <strong>of</strong> us who are over 50<br />
years <strong>of</strong> age, like <strong>to</strong> ride our Gold <strong>Wing</strong>s with others, and would<br />
like <strong>to</strong> see our Chapters and Association thrive in the years ahead.<br />
Hopefully it will provoke a bit <strong>of</strong> soul-searching<br />
without just making you feel old and “out <strong>of</strong> it.”<br />
At a symposium last Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, a vice president<br />
and senior analyst at Gartner Inc., a leading<br />
provider <strong>of</strong> research and analysis on the global<br />
information technology industry, raised the <strong>issue</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
age-related mindsets. Speaking <strong>to</strong> an audience <strong>of</strong><br />
more than 6,000 techies,Tom Bittman said veteran<br />
IT managers need <strong>to</strong> adapt <strong>to</strong> cultural change by<br />
thinking about technology in an entirely new way—<br />
as their grandchildren do.“There is a different attitude,<br />
at different ages, based on what technology<br />
can provide,” Bittman said. He pointed <strong>to</strong> the<br />
response <strong>of</strong> different age groups <strong>to</strong> technology: a<br />
60-year-old uses a PC; a 40-year-old needs a PC<br />
always; a 20-year-old constantly needs connection<br />
(<strong>of</strong>ten delivered by handhelds). (Emphasis mine.)<br />
Bittman suggested that culturally and technologically,<br />
if you want <strong>to</strong> know what’s coming down the<br />
pike, you’ve got <strong>to</strong> look at what your children and<br />
grandchildren are doing. Younger generations<br />
“expect things immediately,” he said, and “we need<br />
<strong>to</strong> prepare for this cultural change.”<br />
His<strong>to</strong>rically, those <strong>of</strong> us in older generations<br />
typically lag behind popular technology first used by<br />
younger consumers. Film cameras, mimeograph<br />
machines and typewriters suited us just fine, thank<br />
you, and we’ve typically been reluctant <strong>to</strong> forego<br />
tried-and-true methodologies for the latest new<br />
and unfamiliar thing.<br />
Once we recognize this inertial tendency in<br />
ourselves, we can overcome it and benefit by<br />
embracing the possibilities <strong>of</strong> Gen X and<br />
Millennium Generation mo<strong>to</strong>rcyclists. Mostly, we just need <strong>to</strong> ask younger<br />
people <strong>to</strong> give us a hand with what comes more naturally for them than<br />
us.<br />
Younger riders, like all younger people, have a huge need <strong>to</strong> connect.<br />
They crave faster, easier-<strong>to</strong>-operate and more efficient technological <strong>to</strong>ols<br />
so they can stay connected <strong>to</strong> whomever and whatever interests them.<br />
Downloading is their way <strong>of</strong> life.<br />
Herein lies what I see as a huge opportunity for those <strong>of</strong> us who are<br />
most comfortable with the old standby <strong>to</strong>ols <strong>of</strong> the GWRRA Chapter:<br />
the monthly get-<strong>to</strong>gether, the paper newsletter, the pre-planned and published<br />
ride schedule, and the phone tree.As familiar, dependable and lowtech<br />
as these <strong>to</strong>ols are, they probably seem positively Jurassic Age <strong>to</strong> the<br />
younger riders who are our future.<br />
Take a look at how <strong>to</strong>day’s loosely knit groups <strong>of</strong> youngsters on sport<br />
bikes and cruisers associate. (Actually, they’re very like the kids we used<br />
<strong>to</strong> be.) They like the inherent risks, freedom, and quasi-nonconformity <strong>of</strong><br />
N i c k H o p p n e r<br />
edi<strong>to</strong>r@gwrra.org<br />
The<br />
Multigenerational<br />
Chapter<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycling.They like <strong>to</strong> constantly change their background (go places<br />
with others) who share these values. They dress alike and talk alike and<br />
eventually will pair up and start families <strong>of</strong> their own. Just like we did.And<br />
they have been bitten by the mo<strong>to</strong>rcycling bug—<br />
just like we have been.<br />
So, what can we gain from inviting them <strong>to</strong> associate<br />
with us and help us out? They already know<br />
how <strong>to</strong> connect with each other. Once they’ve met<br />
through encounters at mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle dealerships,<br />
eateries, or mall parking lots (“Hey, Dude, you’re on<br />
a Gixxer [or a Shadow] <strong>to</strong>o?”), they exchange cell<br />
phone numbers so they can text message each<br />
other and email addresses so they can trade emails<br />
while on the fly.They plan their lives extemporaneously,<br />
a few hours in advance.Wake up on a sunny<br />
weekend morning, decide <strong>to</strong> ride, text message or<br />
phone your buddies—done.<br />
How can we Traditionalists and Boomers capitalize<br />
on this newer way <strong>of</strong> doing things? I suggest<br />
each Chapter staff sit down and figure out how <strong>to</strong><br />
start up a “Virtual Chapter” <strong>of</strong> its own. And who<br />
are the experts who’ll help you do it? The kids on<br />
the Gixxers and Shadows themselves! Ride up <strong>to</strong> a<br />
group <strong>of</strong> them and ask them <strong>to</strong> come over and help<br />
you figure out how <strong>to</strong> connect faster and better.<br />
Soon your Chapter may be <strong>of</strong>fering “pick-up” rides<br />
on days <strong>of</strong> the week other than Saturday or Sunday.<br />
Dinner rides will start <strong>to</strong> coincide with good<br />
weather evenings rather than a square on a calendar.<br />
And possibly, if you play your cards right, you<br />
might find that some <strong>of</strong> these youngsters will find<br />
some common ground with your Chapter, enough<br />
<strong>to</strong> share events from time <strong>to</strong> time. (After all, our<br />
generation knows how <strong>to</strong> do home cooking and<br />
has ample experience in how <strong>to</strong> extend riding<br />
range and affordability.“Sure, we’ll meet you at the<br />
state park campground.Your tent and sleeping bag will be in our trailer<br />
when you get there.”)<br />
After the youngsters have shared our steaks and casseroles (and set<br />
up their small tents—since they’re living on a budget paying <strong>of</strong>f their student<br />
loans), don’t be surprised if they withdraw <strong>to</strong> a separate picnic table<br />
and huddle around their handhelds and LCD screens or simply hang out<br />
chatting on their own. Like as not, they’ll be uploading digital pho<strong>to</strong>s and<br />
text <strong>to</strong> the Chapter website or texting their homebound buddies where<br />
<strong>to</strong> meet up at the next night’s s<strong>to</strong>pover. Guess who’s taking on a leadership<br />
role now!<br />
Could your Chapter become multigenerational? That decision is up <strong>to</strong><br />
you.You’ve got <strong>to</strong> be willing <strong>to</strong> ask them <strong>to</strong> join us. If you can conceive it,<br />
you should be able <strong>to</strong> believe it and achieve it. Best <strong>of</strong> all, for the acceptance<br />
and opportunity you bring <strong>to</strong> the youngsters, they’ll bring their<br />
expertise and enthusiasm in exchange.And that’s a great way <strong>to</strong> get back<br />
<strong>to</strong> the future.<br />
●<br />
4 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
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6 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
DIRECTOR’ S<br />
VIEWPOINT<br />
Bo & I are just coming up <strong>to</strong> the end <strong>of</strong><br />
our second year as the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Leadership Training Division. It has been<br />
a genuine “E” ticket ride so far and we are<br />
both very excited about the future. We<br />
thought it was high time that we <strong>to</strong>ld you a little<br />
about ourselves and gave all <strong>of</strong> you a look<br />
in<strong>to</strong> our crystal ball. Oh, it’s not a real crystal<br />
ball, it’s just a pretend one that we refer <strong>to</strong><br />
when we talk about our “Vision” for LTD.<br />
We started our life in GWRRA with<br />
Pennsylvania Chapter L in the Lehigh Valley<br />
area <strong>of</strong> the state.At the time (1987) we were<br />
living just across the border from Eas<strong>to</strong>n in<br />
the small <strong>to</strong>wn <strong>of</strong> Phillipsburg, New Jersey. It<br />
was only a 20-minute ride <strong>to</strong> the diner where<br />
PA-L held their monthly gathering, so when<br />
Rich Mason,Area Rep (Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>r) and<br />
Bob Fenstermacher, Chapter Ride Coordina<strong>to</strong>r<br />
invited us <strong>to</strong> join them, we said yes.You<br />
see, the closest New Jersey Chapter was 80<br />
miles away.<br />
Before we even knew what hit us, we were<br />
riding all over the eastern part <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
with these “new friends” and having more fun<br />
than we ever imagined. Bo became the<br />
“Highlight Lady” (sort <strong>of</strong> a roving reporter, writing about any breaking<br />
news happening in the Chapter as well as doing short bios <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Members for the newsletter edi<strong>to</strong>r). I became the Assistant Ride<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>r. After three years, we felt it was time <strong>to</strong> establish a<br />
Chapter in the western part <strong>of</strong> New Jersey. In the true GWRRA spirit<br />
<strong>of</strong> help and cooperation, our friends in PA-L introduced us <strong>to</strong> the NJ<br />
District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and helped us every step <strong>of</strong> the way, including<br />
attending our Kick-Off and becoming full-fledged Charter Members <strong>of</strong><br />
NJ-G.<br />
We enjoyed our stint as Officers so much that, when it came time<br />
<strong>to</strong> step down, we accepted Don Donadio’s appointment as the first<br />
District Trainers <strong>of</strong> New Jersey. Our tenure in that post lasted just over<br />
two years before we were transferred <strong>to</strong> North Carolina with AT&T.<br />
As you would expect with a family like GWRRA, we had “friends” all<br />
ready and waiting when we arrived in the Raleigh/Durham area. In no<br />
time at all we were welcomed on<strong>to</strong> the Chapter staff <strong>of</strong> NC-F2 as<br />
Assistant Chapter Educa<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> help Vernon & Verna Dudley while they<br />
fulfilled their role as the 1997-1998 International Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
Then we thought we’d take a rest for a while and just enjoy Chapter<br />
life with NC-H2 in Durham.That lasted all <strong>of</strong> about one year until Curt<br />
Dixon, Former National Leadership Training Direc<strong>to</strong>r, tapped me on<br />
the shoulder at the 1999 Virginia District Rally. I’ll never forget his<br />
words: “Well, CJ, you’ve had a long enough rest.” He & Betty said that<br />
they needed a Trainer in Region N and that John Koty wanted <strong>to</strong> talk<br />
<strong>to</strong> me.And the rest, as they say, is his<strong>to</strong>ry.<br />
We worked for John & Louise for three years and for Mike & Angie<br />
Mitchell for two more.We were very fortunate during those years <strong>to</strong><br />
have a wonderful corps <strong>of</strong> District Trainers throughout Region N who<br />
made us look good.As a result, the Region received several awards and<br />
was well recognized for enhancing the LTD Curriculum, re-vamping the<br />
Horizon Program and developing a defined “Timeline For Training.” All<br />
<strong>of</strong> that led <strong>to</strong> us being asked by Steve Cot<strong>to</strong>n, International LTD<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r, <strong>to</strong> join his staff as Curriculum Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs. When Steve &<br />
Carolyn had <strong>to</strong> step down due <strong>to</strong> work changes in their “real jobs,” former<br />
GWRRA Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r Don Brock thought he would take a<br />
By CJ & Bo Karcanes<br />
International Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
Leadership Training<br />
Training the<br />
Members<br />
chance on us and asked us <strong>to</strong> step up <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r spot. It’s okay, Don, everyone is entitled<br />
<strong>to</strong> a mistake from time <strong>to</strong> time and I’m<br />
sure you will be forgiven for this one.<br />
So folks, that’s how we got here, and as I<br />
said in the beginning <strong>of</strong> this article, it has been<br />
a genuine “E” ticket ride. Now, we’d like <strong>to</strong><br />
take this opportunity <strong>to</strong> share some very<br />
important information with all the Members.<br />
This comes from a seminar titled “Training the<br />
Members” that was written about three-anda-half<br />
years ago in an effort <strong>to</strong> explain what<br />
Leadership Training is all about. It has been<br />
delivered about 20 times <strong>to</strong> audiences in<br />
Regions N, H, E, B and most recently in Region<br />
A.<br />
The primary objective <strong>of</strong> this seminar is <strong>to</strong><br />
familiarize the Members with the goals and<br />
objectives <strong>of</strong> the GWRRA Leadership Training<br />
Division (LTD) and how it operates.<br />
Let’s take a look at the “Five Ws” – Who,<br />
What, When, Where and Why:<br />
Who do we deliver this training <strong>to</strong>? The<br />
answer <strong>to</strong> that is simple—<strong>to</strong> everyone.That’s<br />
right, we have classes for all <strong>of</strong> the Members;<br />
existing Officers, prospective Officers and the<br />
general Membership.<br />
What sort <strong>of</strong> things do we train in? We have seminars as well as<br />
multi-module programs in Leadership Skills and People Skills designed<br />
<strong>to</strong> help our Officers and potential Officers guide this organization more<br />
skillfully.There are also many seminars designed <strong>to</strong> inform, instruct and<br />
enlighten the general Member in Life Skills and Practical Skills that can<br />
enhance everyone’s quality <strong>of</strong> life both on- and <strong>of</strong>f-the-job.<br />
When and Where are both answered best by looking at the<br />
“Timeline for Training.” This is the defined road map for when, during<br />
the year, certain training classes are recommended <strong>to</strong> be delivered.The<br />
Timeline is really a “philosophy” that has been adopted by Leadership<br />
Training across all <strong>of</strong> the Regions. It calls for delivering training classes<br />
<strong>to</strong> Officers/prospective Officers during the non-riding months <strong>of</strong> the<br />
year and <strong>to</strong> the general Members at District, Region and National<br />
Rallies. However, it is flexible enough that if a Chapter or District wishes<br />
<strong>to</strong> deliver general Member seminars during the non-riding season as<br />
well, they, <strong>of</strong> course, may do so.<br />
LTD has identified and trained over 100 additional Certified<br />
Instruc<strong>to</strong>rs during the last four years in preparation for the roll-out <strong>of</strong><br />
this “philosophy.” Our earnest desire is <strong>to</strong> find locations/venues <strong>to</strong> hold<br />
these “<strong>of</strong>f-season” training sessions that are geographically dispersed<br />
among the Chapters.We call this “Cluster Training,” and you can help<br />
by contacting your Region or District Trainer if you know <strong>of</strong> a church,<br />
community building or fraternal organization in your <strong>to</strong>wn that would<br />
let us use their facility for a Saturday morning, or even all day.<br />
Why do we have a training organization anyway? That’s a very good<br />
question, and I’d like <strong>to</strong> try <strong>to</strong> answer it for you. I’m sure that just about<br />
all <strong>of</strong> you have heard the expression,“The more you know, the better<br />
it gets.” Well, it just happens <strong>to</strong> be true. Knowledge really is a wonderful<br />
thing, and the very process <strong>of</strong> acquiring it is fun for most people. In<br />
addition <strong>to</strong> passing on knowledge, we depend on training <strong>to</strong> help us<br />
keep things consistent. By creating seminars that are shared organization<br />
wide, we can be sure that what we tell somebody in Maine is the<br />
same as what we tell their counterpart in California. Of course they<br />
may “hear” things differently, but we try <strong>to</strong> keep that <strong>to</strong> an absolute<br />
April 2007 7
minimum.And the other important reason for<br />
training is <strong>to</strong> be <strong>of</strong> service <strong>to</strong> our Members.<br />
The entire LTD Curriculum contains eight<br />
programs, which can be divided in<strong>to</strong> three categories.<br />
Those are: Training for Prospective<br />
Officers, Training for Existing Officers, and<br />
Training for the General Member. Each program<br />
consists <strong>of</strong> a number <strong>of</strong> modules or<br />
seminars, depending on whether the program<br />
is designed <strong>to</strong> be given in a single training session<br />
or given as individual seminars spread<br />
across a much larger span <strong>of</strong> time. Here is a<br />
<strong>view</strong> <strong>of</strong> those programs placed in their<br />
respective categories:<br />
Prospective Officer Training<br />
-Horizon Program<br />
-Knowledge Enhancement Program<br />
Existing Officer Training<br />
-Intermediate Leadership Skills Program<br />
-Advanced Leadership Skills Program<br />
-Officer Men<strong>to</strong>r Program<br />
General Member Training<br />
-Member Orientation Program<br />
-Life Skills Program<br />
-Instruc<strong>to</strong>r Development & Certification<br />
The LTD “Timeline for Training” Program<br />
represents the future <strong>of</strong> GWRRA. This program<br />
will provide a group <strong>of</strong> trained Volunteer<br />
Officers with the knowledge and skills needed<br />
<strong>to</strong> provide leadership and direction in an<br />
organization that is continually growing,<br />
changing, providing service and benefits <strong>to</strong> its<br />
Members, and <strong>to</strong> provide a positive role<br />
model for mo<strong>to</strong>rcycling organizations. It<br />
describes the training classes, modules and<br />
seminars that Member Volunteers should take<br />
as part <strong>of</strong> becoming an Officer in GWRRA,<br />
along with a suggested timeframe during<br />
which that training should be taken.Think <strong>of</strong> it<br />
in terms <strong>of</strong> any institution <strong>of</strong> higher learning<br />
laying out a course <strong>of</strong> study required <strong>to</strong> obtain<br />
a degree, but without the stress <strong>of</strong> final exams<br />
and term papers!<br />
As with many good things in life, becoming<br />
a good Officer in GWRRA requires commitment<br />
and dedication, and the leadership <strong>of</strong><br />
this organization wants you <strong>to</strong> know that they<br />
are just as committed as you are <strong>to</strong> making<br />
this plan work.<br />
And just how do you as a Member make<br />
use <strong>of</strong> what LTD has <strong>to</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer? By attending<br />
some <strong>of</strong> our seminars and enjoying yourself.<br />
We have tried our best <strong>to</strong> add interesting and<br />
relevant <strong>to</strong>pics <strong>to</strong> our collection <strong>of</strong> seminars<br />
and every one <strong>of</strong> our instruc<strong>to</strong>rs has been<br />
encouraged <strong>to</strong> build FUN in<strong>to</strong> every seminar<br />
session. Some do it with their presentation<br />
style, some with short games, and some with<br />
little prizes for attending. But whatever it is,<br />
we hope you will enjoy your training experience.<br />
To help you keep track <strong>of</strong> the seminars<br />
that you have taken, all Region and District<br />
Trainers have been given a supply <strong>of</strong> Training<br />
Record Cards. Once you have taken any eight<br />
modules <strong>of</strong> a program, we’ll give you a hanger<br />
bar <strong>to</strong> attach <strong>to</strong> your LTD “Eagle” Pin. (These<br />
are given free <strong>to</strong> all attendees <strong>of</strong> the Horizon<br />
Program.) Knowing how fond Gold <strong>Wing</strong>ers<br />
are <strong>of</strong> collecting pins and patches, we couldn’t<br />
have a program without having some sort <strong>of</strong> a<br />
pin/hanger bar or patch as a recognition for<br />
attending, now could we?<br />
And I wouldn’t be CJ if I didn’t have a s<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
about earning one <strong>of</strong> those pins. Last year,<br />
about two months before <strong>Wing</strong> Ding, I got a<br />
call from a couple in Ohio, Brian & Loretta<br />
Richards, who had been attending LTD seminars<br />
for about two years and had earned a<br />
couple <strong>of</strong> bars. They said they were new<br />
Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and already had their<br />
Training Record Cards and were keeping track<br />
<strong>of</strong> which seminars they still needed <strong>to</strong> take in<br />
order <strong>to</strong> earn more bars.They had just gotten<br />
their new <strong>issue</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong> that week with<br />
the <strong>Wing</strong> Ding Schedule in it, and they immediately<br />
checked <strong>to</strong> see which LTD seminars<br />
were being given. They needed only three<br />
more seminars <strong>to</strong> earn their Member<br />
Orientation bar.<br />
Unfortunately, only two <strong>of</strong> the three they<br />
needed were being given at <strong>Wing</strong> Ding, so they<br />
were calling <strong>to</strong> ask me if I could somehow<br />
shuffle the schedule and have the other one<br />
that they needed given in Nashville. I <strong>to</strong>ld<br />
them that, due <strong>to</strong> the number <strong>of</strong> rooms available<br />
and the fact that we had given that seminar<br />
at the past two <strong>Wing</strong> Dings, I couldn’t do<br />
what they asked. But I never miss an opportunity<br />
<strong>to</strong> teach, and I certainly didn’t want <strong>to</strong><br />
miss an opportunity <strong>to</strong> make a Member happy.<br />
So I <strong>to</strong>ld them <strong>to</strong> come by the LTD Booth as<br />
soon as they got <strong>to</strong> the Rally and I would solve<br />
their dilemma in a very different way.They said<br />
that they would and, true <strong>to</strong> their word, they<br />
showed up at the booth on the first day <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding. We compared calendars for the<br />
next three days and settled on a time for me<br />
<strong>to</strong> give them their very own “private” seminar.<br />
Since there were no seminar rooms available,<br />
we “borrowed” the Rally Supplies<br />
S<strong>to</strong>rage Room for an hour and that was the<br />
most “different” seminar I have ever given. By<br />
the time they left Nashville, they had attended<br />
all the seminars they needed <strong>to</strong> earn another<br />
LTD hanger bar, and they are now solid supporters<br />
<strong>of</strong> our Training Program and very special<br />
friends. Bo & I love our job in GWRRA!<br />
Now we’d like <strong>to</strong> invite all <strong>of</strong> you <strong>to</strong> experience<br />
training in GWRRA. It’s not just for<br />
Officers anymore! Here’s wishing all <strong>of</strong> you<br />
blue skies, clear roads, and lots <strong>of</strong> fun miles.●<br />
A Word from Your Exec…<br />
Iwanted <strong>to</strong> share an update with everyone<br />
on the new Chapter <strong>of</strong> the Year (CHOY)<br />
Program. For years now, we’ve celebrated a<br />
Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year (COY); we’ve even given<br />
recognition at times <strong>to</strong> outstanding Regions<br />
and Districts. Now we feel it’s time <strong>to</strong> get<br />
back <strong>to</strong> the basics and reward the very<br />
groups that make up the foundation <strong>of</strong> our<br />
Association—the Chapters.<br />
Chapter staffs and Members have worked<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether through the years in a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
positions and capacities <strong>to</strong> make their<br />
Chapters run smoothly and thrive, yet that<br />
teamwork has never received recognition as<br />
a whole.We intend <strong>to</strong> change that.<br />
The CHOY Program—which will run<br />
from January <strong>to</strong> December <strong>of</strong> each year—has<br />
been available for about three months now<br />
(you can find the program requirements and<br />
score sheet by clicking on “GW Info<br />
Exchange” on the www.gwrra.org home<br />
page, then clicking “Forms/Documents”).<br />
Hopefully, you will take a moment <strong>to</strong><br />
re<strong>view</strong> the program’s guidelines, as it is open<br />
<strong>to</strong> all GWRRA Chapters—from the very<br />
smallest <strong>to</strong> the very largest—so long as that<br />
Chapter has met the basic qualifications and<br />
paid its annual charter fee. Criteria consist <strong>of</strong><br />
general qualifications like The Chapter staff<br />
includes at least a Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>r, an<br />
Assistant Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>r, a Chapter<br />
Treasurer…etc.Also, some specific point categories<br />
like “Number <strong>of</strong> Chapter Members<br />
enrolled in the Rider Education Programs.”<br />
And recognition is not the only benefit we<br />
hope the new CHOY Program will bring.<br />
There are so many wonderful things that<br />
Chapters worldwide are doing. It is our hope<br />
that, along with rewarding local Chapter leaders<br />
and Members for their outstanding performance,<br />
this program will also allow<br />
Chapters <strong>to</strong> share some <strong>of</strong> their insights and<br />
ideas. After all, one never knows if another<br />
Chapter may have developed a fun event,<br />
activity, or idea that your Chapter hasn’t yet<br />
thought <strong>of</strong> and may want <strong>to</strong> adopt.<br />
The first CHOY Award and Honorable<br />
Mentions will be announced at <strong>Wing</strong> Ding 30<br />
in 2008. If you have any questions or need<br />
assistance in getting the process started for<br />
your own Chapter, don’t hesitate <strong>to</strong> contact<br />
CHOY Direc<strong>to</strong>r Jim Hutchins or myself. We<br />
want <strong>to</strong> help you celebrate your Chapter’s<br />
accomplishments.<br />
Enjoy the ride!<br />
—Melissa Norde<strong>of</strong>f<br />
●<br />
8 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
Working for “The Boss”<br />
By Tom & Lisa Evans • GWRRA #153957 • NJ-F “F-Troop,” • Freehold, New Jersey<br />
Within GWRRA, the organization structure is really the<br />
opposite <strong>of</strong> a corporation or typical hierarchy. Here is<br />
how it is depicted in the new Member Guide:<br />
The more than 80,000 Members <strong>of</strong> the GWRRA receive support<br />
and direction from:<br />
* More than 900 GWRRA Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>rs & their support staffs<br />
* More than 60 GWRRA District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs & their support staffs<br />
* GWRRA Regional Direc<strong>to</strong>rs & their support staffs<br />
* GWRRA National Direc<strong>to</strong>rs & their support staffs<br />
* GWRRA’s President / Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
* GWRRA’s Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board<br />
So the Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and their staffs really work for the<br />
Members who, then, can be considered “The Boss.”<br />
The staff plans events, rides, meetings, charitable events, parties,<br />
trips, rider education seminars and courses, as well as other training,<br />
dinners, including ice cream and more ice cream—not for ourselves, <strong>of</strong><br />
course—but <strong>to</strong> keep ‘The Boss” happy.<br />
Staff members serve as Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, Ride Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs, Treasurers,<br />
Newsletter Edi<strong>to</strong>rs, Sunshine Committee members, Special Event<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs,Webmasters, Quartermasters,Advertising Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />
Chapter Couples, and Membership Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs and other positions<br />
as a contribution <strong>to</strong> the organization, group <strong>of</strong> people, and the activity—mo<strong>to</strong>rcycling—that<br />
we love.<br />
And we love our “Boss,” the Members <strong>of</strong> each Chapter. But just as<br />
in any other organization, the “Boss” also has jobs <strong>to</strong> do in order <strong>to</strong><br />
make the organization work.<br />
The Members’ job is <strong>to</strong> give us guidance in what we do.They need<br />
<strong>to</strong> let their staff know the types <strong>of</strong> rides they enjoy, what types <strong>of</strong> seminars<br />
they want, what parties and events they’d like. Imagine yourself in<br />
a job where “The Boss” provided no feedback <strong>to</strong> you—no information<br />
at all. It would be very hard <strong>to</strong> meet that Boss’ expectations. Please talk<br />
<strong>to</strong> your staff, send them emails, call them, and tell them your ideas about<br />
what you enjoy doing within the organization.<br />
And “The Boss” also needs <strong>to</strong> do some recruiting, so that when the<br />
<strong>current</strong> workers want <strong>to</strong> retire, there will be fresh people <strong>to</strong> fill the<br />
staff positions. This year, let’s make it our job as Members <strong>to</strong> bring in<br />
new people. It shouldn’t be hard thing for an organization with the<br />
mot<strong>to</strong>: Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge.We just need more friends<br />
with which <strong>to</strong> have more fun.<br />
“The Boss” also needs <strong>to</strong> pay the workers. In an all-volunteer force,<br />
different forms <strong>of</strong> payment exist. The first form is participation. Come<br />
out <strong>to</strong> meetings, “Tire Kicks,” rides and parties.The next form <strong>of</strong> payment<br />
is activity. So while you are at the event, walk around, talk <strong>to</strong> your<br />
friends, join in some games, request a song or two from the DJ. But the<br />
primary payment is appreciation. Let the organizers know that you<br />
enjoyed yourself, and thank them for their hard work.And don’t forget<br />
<strong>to</strong> let others know you had a good time with your GWRRA friends and<br />
family.Talk <strong>to</strong> more friends, post a word <strong>of</strong> appreciation on the Chapter<br />
website, and make some calls <strong>to</strong> a friend that you think might like <strong>to</strong><br />
join us next time.<br />
And it’s also true that, in every situation, there are times when “The<br />
Boss” is called upon <strong>to</strong> roll up his or her sleeves and get involved.When<br />
you are asked <strong>to</strong> step up <strong>to</strong> a position, please say yes. Outside <strong>of</strong><br />
National Staff, we are all volunteers and, depending on our skills, available<br />
time, and abilities, we take turns in various roles <strong>to</strong> support the<br />
Members. We do this in order <strong>to</strong> keep the Chapters working and <strong>to</strong><br />
keep “The Boss” happy.And not all jobs require a lot <strong>of</strong> time or special<br />
skills; some may only require a couple <strong>of</strong> hours a year, such as helping<br />
out at a party or helping at a rally.<br />
To paraphrase the comic strip Pogo,“We have met The Boss and he<br />
is us.”<br />
We must do the things that good bosses do: Provide guidance <strong>to</strong><br />
our workers so that they do what we want them <strong>to</strong> do for us; get new<br />
workers so the organization thrives and advances; pay our workers so<br />
that they keep doing the things we want them <strong>to</strong> do; and occasionally<br />
roll up our sleeves and get involved ourselves.<br />
Participation at any and all levels brings an enjoyment and camaraderie<br />
that is rarely achieved at our actual workplace. So come out<br />
and join us! Oh, and bring a friend!<br />
●<br />
10 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
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Thanks For The Great Surprise!<br />
When I opened<br />
my mailbox<br />
last week and<br />
exclaimed, “Hot<br />
Damn,” my wife<br />
thought I had seen<br />
a snake. However,<br />
it was something<br />
much more exciting,<br />
for there on<br />
<strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> my mail<br />
was my February<br />
<strong>issue</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>,<br />
and on the cover was the picture <strong>of</strong> me in<br />
the pilot’s seat <strong>of</strong> a B25 with my GL1800<br />
parked in front.<br />
Thank you so much for such a great<br />
honor! I have been a member <strong>of</strong> GWRRA<br />
since 1990 when I purchased a used ’84<br />
1200. In ’93 I bought a new 1500 and <strong>current</strong>ly<br />
ride the ’03 1800 in this pho<strong>to</strong>. My<br />
wife & I are active with the “Tri-County<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>s,” Chapter SC-G in Charles<strong>to</strong>n, South<br />
Carolina. One <strong>of</strong> the more interesting rides<br />
recently was an “all county” ride on which<br />
we covered all 46 counties in SC in three<br />
days, riding a <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong> 1,100 miles.<br />
It seemed so natural <strong>to</strong> take a picture <strong>of</strong><br />
the best <strong>to</strong>uring bike made posed with a<br />
<strong>World</strong> War II aircraft with such a service<br />
record. Of course, this type <strong>of</strong> aircraft<br />
achieved immortality as the plane used by Lt.<br />
Col. Jimmy Doolittle, later General, <strong>to</strong> bomb<br />
Tokyo from the aircraft carrier Hornet on<br />
April 18, 1942. Although not old enough <strong>to</strong><br />
be in WWII, I was old enough <strong>to</strong> remember<br />
when this <strong>to</strong>ok place. Although it did not<br />
result in much damage, it was a psychological<br />
lift for the U.S. and a rude awakening for the<br />
Japanese.<br />
The pho<strong>to</strong> was taken by my nephew,<br />
Norman (Skip) Ivins, <strong>current</strong>ly stationed at<br />
Andrews Air Force Base in Washing<strong>to</strong>n. He is<br />
a SMSGT and his title is Chief;ANG Combat<br />
VI & Multimedia. The pho<strong>to</strong> was taken at<br />
New Smyrna Beach where a company called<br />
American Aero Services <strong>to</strong>tally reconditions<br />
vintage aircraft. At the time this pho<strong>to</strong> was<br />
taken they had a C47, B17, B24, and B25 at<br />
their facility, all in operational condition.<br />
Thanks for a great magazine and for<br />
allowing me <strong>to</strong> be a small part in the<br />
February <strong>issue</strong>. Needless <strong>to</strong> say, it is a highlight<br />
<strong>of</strong> my GWRRA life.<br />
Dan Pittman<br />
GWRRA #81561<br />
Charles<strong>to</strong>n, South Carolina<br />
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“When <strong>to</strong> S<strong>to</strong>p Riding”<br />
Nick Hoppner’s February 2007 <strong>Wing</strong><br />
<strong>World</strong> edi<strong>to</strong>ral “When <strong>to</strong> S<strong>to</strong>p Riding”<br />
really tweaked my conscious thinking about<br />
my pr<strong>of</strong>icient mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle riding abilities. I am<br />
67, going on 30, and I have <strong>of</strong>ten thought<br />
about when I may have <strong>to</strong> quit riding.<br />
My right knee is marginal but I keep it<br />
operating efficiently with medication. I have<br />
had heart problems but my cardiologist says,<br />
“If you feel good…ride!”<br />
Now all <strong>of</strong> that is great and I answered<br />
“NO” <strong>to</strong> all <strong>of</strong> your listed 16 warning signs. I<br />
even had my wife, Patricia, evaluate me using<br />
those same signs and she answered ”NO”<br />
<strong>to</strong>o.<br />
I guess it will be safe <strong>to</strong> get my Gold <strong>Wing</strong><br />
ready for spring adventures and a trip <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding 29 in July.<br />
Thanks for the excellent article.<br />
Gary F.Verville<br />
GWRRA #127439<br />
Rock Island, Illinois<br />
Ijust finished reading Nick Hoppner’s column<br />
on “When <strong>to</strong> S<strong>to</strong>p Riding”—a good<br />
and timely article! I s<strong>to</strong>pped night riding<br />
some years ago for a variety <strong>of</strong> reasons—<br />
decreased vision one <strong>of</strong> them.<br />
The first four months <strong>of</strong> 2005 I had vertigo,<br />
sometimes using walls <strong>to</strong> support<br />
myself. I almost cancelled my insurance as<br />
the riding season approached, but mid-May I<br />
went for a ride and haven’t had the problem<br />
since.<br />
On the way <strong>to</strong> Nashville last summer, I<br />
advised our tail gunner that I sometimes fall<br />
asleep when riding. He put me directly in<br />
front <strong>of</strong> him and the rest <strong>of</strong> the group was<br />
constantly checking on me.<br />
Recently, I’ve experienced the shakes (I<br />
don’t drink), but my neurologist has ruled<br />
out Parkinson’s. I keep watching and adjusting,<br />
hoping that I will know for sure when <strong>to</strong><br />
s<strong>to</strong>p, but I don’t want <strong>to</strong> quit <strong>to</strong>o soon either.<br />
This subject would be a welcome article<br />
some time down the road.<br />
Don Norris, author <strong>of</strong><br />
Riding With Attitude<br />
GWRRA #100669<br />
Bol<strong>to</strong>n, Ontario<br />
Nick, while I generally agree with your 16<br />
items, I think you should have expanded<br />
on item 16. Safety Features, Inc., one <strong>of</strong><br />
your advertisers, supplies products <strong>to</strong> keep<br />
riders on their bikes longer by adding support<br />
wheels <strong>to</strong> Honda Gold <strong>Wing</strong>s as well as<br />
Harleys. Riders that have trouble supporting<br />
the bike at slow speeds and s<strong>to</strong>ps now can<br />
handle their bike without fear <strong>of</strong> falling. It<br />
would have been beneficial for riders <strong>to</strong> see<br />
the alternatives before they quit riding.<br />
Marv Lorge<br />
Safety Features, Inc.<br />
Stacy, Minnesota<br />
www.safetyfeatures.com<br />
Loved your “When To S<strong>to</strong>p Riding” piece<br />
on page 4. I think your lesson should be<br />
taught in MSF and Rider’s Edge mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle<br />
courses. Other situations where one ought<br />
not <strong>to</strong> ride are emphasized in the courses. I<br />
doubt that your lesson will be assimilated by<br />
the curriculum anytime soon, but I will pass<br />
it along <strong>to</strong> my students whenever the opportunity<br />
arises.<br />
Just wanted <strong>to</strong> share some golden<br />
nuggets that relate <strong>to</strong> Jim Graybeal’s<br />
“Learning How To Twist” on page 47. I <strong>to</strong>ok<br />
the Streetmasters in June 2005. After<br />
Hurricane Katrina deposited three feet <strong>of</strong><br />
Lake Pontchartrain water throughout our<br />
house on August 29, Bob & Jann Reichenberg<br />
and Walter Ful<strong>to</strong>n, Streetmasters’ principle<br />
owners, were the first responders <strong>to</strong> our<br />
plight.They immediately sent a Home Depot<br />
gift certificate for an extremely generous<br />
amount <strong>to</strong> us, and this gave us a big head<br />
start purchasing <strong>to</strong>ols, sheet rock (dry wall),<br />
paint, lumber, etc., <strong>to</strong> begin our res<strong>to</strong>ration<br />
months before any insurance money became<br />
available. Keep in mind that I did not previously<br />
know Walter or the Reichenbergs.We<br />
were not close friends, but their unsolicited<br />
kindness and generosity speak highly <strong>of</strong> their<br />
character.These folks are givers, and I assure<br />
everyone who enrolls in the Precision<br />
Cornering Workshop that they will receive<br />
much more than he or she pays out for taking<br />
their training.<br />
Although I <strong>of</strong>ten thought working 12-16<br />
hour days, seven days a week until May was<br />
going <strong>to</strong> kill me, I managed <strong>to</strong> finish the<br />
repairs and res<strong>to</strong>ration in time <strong>to</strong> make it<br />
back <strong>to</strong> Rosamond, California, on my<br />
GL1800A in June 2006 <strong>to</strong> take the course<br />
again and personally deliver well-deserved<br />
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Skip Harrison<br />
GWRRA #246069<br />
Mandeville, Louisiana<br />
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The Well-Organized<br />
Straight S<strong>to</strong>p<br />
When I got my first <strong>Wing</strong>, s<strong>to</strong>pping all<br />
that weight was quite a problem. I was<br />
<strong>to</strong>ld by experienced riders <strong>to</strong> use the front<br />
brake only in the final s<strong>to</strong>p. I was the guy that<br />
wobbled <strong>to</strong> a s<strong>to</strong>p. I didn’t know which foot<br />
would be supporting the bike until I s<strong>to</strong>pped.<br />
I went <strong>to</strong> a vacant parking lot and practiced,<br />
knowing that my foot should remain on<br />
the foot brake all the way through the s<strong>to</strong>p.<br />
After an hour I had it down. But I didn’t know<br />
why I couldn’t make a proper s<strong>to</strong>p.<br />
Then, while I slowed in a turn, it dawned<br />
on me. When you make a proper s<strong>to</strong>p, you<br />
turn the handlebars ever so slightly so the<br />
bike leans slightly <strong>to</strong> the left. Now it’s left foot<br />
down every time, smooth straight s<strong>to</strong>ps.<br />
Max C. Aikins<br />
GWRRA #91577<br />
Gig Harbor,Washing<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Max, thanks for your insight on how you<br />
trained your left foot <strong>to</strong> be the first foot down<br />
when s<strong>to</strong>pping.That is a good and accepted way<br />
<strong>to</strong> accomplish the “left foot down first” straight<br />
s<strong>to</strong>p.<br />
But, is that the best way in the event <strong>of</strong> a<br />
“panic,” or very quick s<strong>to</strong>p? If your handlebar is<br />
turning slightly <strong>to</strong> the left and you are applying<br />
maximum braking power <strong>to</strong> the front brake just<br />
at the point <strong>of</strong> s<strong>to</strong>pping and there are two or<br />
three pea-sized (or smaller) pieces <strong>of</strong> gravel occupying<br />
the same space your front tire wants <strong>to</strong> use<br />
for the final s<strong>to</strong>p—what happens? Chances are,<br />
control is lost, the front tire will slip, and your left<br />
foot will slam <strong>to</strong> the ground as you attempt <strong>to</strong><br />
keep your <strong>Wing</strong> upright. Or worse.<br />
Let’s look a little deeper in<strong>to</strong> the dynamics <strong>of</strong><br />
a straight s<strong>to</strong>p, as I visualize it, in ultra-slow<br />
motion—the steps I would take in making a<br />
straight line s<strong>to</strong>p, whether slow and controlled or<br />
a quick s<strong>to</strong>p.<br />
1. The first step is <strong>to</strong> apply pressure on the<br />
foot brake, as my right foot is within one or two<br />
inches from the brake pedal (I do not have highway<br />
pegs or boards).This is an au<strong>to</strong>matic reaction<br />
for me.The amount <strong>of</strong> pressure on the foot brake<br />
depends on the perceived need for braking.<br />
2. Next, I reach for the hand brake with all<br />
four fingers extended. This motion allows me <strong>to</strong><br />
roll <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> the throttle at the same time. At the<br />
same time, my left hand (with all four fingers)<br />
reaches for the clutch lever, allowing me <strong>to</strong> be<br />
ready <strong>to</strong> downshift <strong>to</strong> first gear. (I may use engine<br />
14 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
aking for a long, slow s<strong>to</strong>p, but I will not get in<strong>to</strong><br />
that at this time.)<br />
3. I begin <strong>to</strong> squeeze the hand brake with all<br />
four fingers. The amount <strong>of</strong> pressure again<br />
depends on the perceived need for braking. In a<br />
very quick s<strong>to</strong>p, I can actually pull the brake lever<br />
all the way in <strong>to</strong> the grip without realizing it.<br />
4. By then my brain has determined why I<br />
need <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p and my eyes have the “hazard” or<br />
s<strong>to</strong>pping point located in my peripheral vision.<br />
5. I look straight ahead, <strong>to</strong>ward the horizon,<br />
keeping the handlebars straight.<br />
6. I keep a steady or increasing pressure on<br />
the foot brake while applying more and more<br />
pressure on the hand brake lever by squeezing.<br />
As I am s<strong>to</strong>pping, the weight <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wing</strong>, and me<br />
on it, is shifting forward on<strong>to</strong> the front wheel and<br />
tire, so that up <strong>to</strong> 70 percent <strong>of</strong> the braking<br />
power is the responsibility <strong>of</strong> the front brake.<br />
7. I keep my knees pressed in <strong>to</strong>ward the tank<br />
for two reasons: <strong>to</strong> help <strong>to</strong> lessen the amount <strong>of</strong><br />
forward sliding on the seat, and <strong>to</strong> eliminate any<br />
steering input from my legs and knees as I come<br />
<strong>to</strong> a s<strong>to</strong>p.<br />
8. I keep both feet on the pegs until I have<br />
nearly come <strong>to</strong> a complete s<strong>to</strong>p. I still keep the<br />
handlebars straight.<br />
9.The last step is <strong>to</strong> extend my left foot <strong>to</strong> the<br />
left and down as I bring my <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>to</strong> a complete<br />
s<strong>to</strong>p. My right foot is still on the rear brake lever,<br />
my right hand is still squeezing the hand brake<br />
lever, My left hand has disengaged the clutch, my<br />
head is still up and my eyes are still looking<br />
ahead <strong>to</strong>ward the horizon.<br />
Now, Max, Step 9 is where my left foot and<br />
leg provide “balance input” <strong>to</strong> my <strong>Wing</strong>, allowing<br />
it <strong>to</strong> lean slightly <strong>to</strong> the left, similar <strong>to</strong> your<br />
method <strong>of</strong> slightly turning the handlebars <strong>to</strong> the<br />
left. Conversely, if I do not keep my handlebars<br />
straight ahead, but allow them <strong>to</strong> shift <strong>to</strong> the<br />
right, guess which foot goes down first! By keeping<br />
my balance, like a tightrope walker, by keeping<br />
my head up, eyes forward, body straight, handlebars<br />
straight, knees in, I can control that balance<br />
up <strong>to</strong> the last moment <strong>of</strong> s<strong>to</strong>pping, then<br />
shift that balance <strong>to</strong> the left with my left foot.<br />
If you go back <strong>to</strong> that vacant parking lot and<br />
practice the everything-straight s<strong>to</strong>pping, you may<br />
find that you can come <strong>to</strong> a complete s<strong>to</strong>p, then<br />
hold it for a fraction <strong>of</strong> a second before extending<br />
your left foot. Let me know how it works.<br />
Jim Graybeal, Captain<br />
Arizona Precision<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Drill Team<br />
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“Return <strong>of</strong> the Honeymooners”<br />
Jo Sternberg has written a beautiful article in<br />
the February 2007 <strong>issue</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong><br />
about the trip she and husband Dick <strong>to</strong>ok <strong>to</strong><br />
the North Carolina area.<br />
Her prose creates such a vivid picture and<br />
her alliteration adds music <strong>to</strong> her art form.<br />
She is truly such a talent, has a wonderful gift,<br />
and makes the reader hope the article will<br />
never end.<br />
I look forward <strong>to</strong> more <strong>of</strong> her work in the<br />
future.<br />
J. David Holloway<br />
GWRRA #144677<br />
Coatesville, Pennsylvania<br />
“Honeymooners” Safety<br />
Emphasis?<br />
Dear Edi<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
I have been a Member <strong>of</strong> the GWRRA<br />
organization for about three years now, and,<br />
<strong>to</strong> the best <strong>of</strong> my knowledge, GWRRA promotes<br />
fun, safety, and knowledge.<br />
Yet, in this month’s publication (February<br />
2007) there is a picture <strong>of</strong> a couple on a<br />
GL1800 not wearing any safety gear.The rider<br />
is wearing a short sleeve t-shirt, jeans, and<br />
sneakers.<br />
Just an observation, but maybe if the<br />
GWRRA promotes safety as an organization<br />
then that needs <strong>to</strong> be reflected in the pho<strong>to</strong>s<br />
that are published in the monthly <strong>issue</strong>s <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong> magazine.<br />
Mark D. Nettke<br />
GWRRA #215658<br />
Villa Rica, Georgia<br />
Ed Note: Mark, while GWRRA and <strong>Wing</strong><br />
<strong>World</strong> would prefer that every riding pho<strong>to</strong> sent<br />
by every Member always showed complete safety<br />
gear being worn at all times, in reality<br />
Members have <strong>to</strong> make up their own minds as <strong>to</strong><br />
what gear they ride in and how much risk they<br />
can assume.<br />
●<br />
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A selection <strong>of</strong> Member-written letters saluting excellent service.<br />
Tri-City Cycle,<br />
Loveland, Colorado<br />
We would like <strong>to</strong> take the opportunity<br />
<strong>to</strong> thank Adam Picard at Tri-City Cycle<br />
in Loveland, Colorado, for saving our vacation<br />
<strong>to</strong> Colorado and Utah.<br />
My wife & I trailered our 1998 SE 1500<br />
Gold <strong>Wing</strong> from La Crosse, Wisconsin, <strong>to</strong><br />
Estes Park, Colorado, where we arrived on<br />
Saturday, August 26, 2006. We checked in<strong>to</strong><br />
our hotel and decided <strong>to</strong> take a ride <strong>to</strong> Rocky<br />
Mountain National Park but had gone only<br />
seven miles when I noticed my temperature<br />
gage was getting very warm. I could smell<br />
coolant and see it boiling out <strong>of</strong> the filler cap<br />
hole, so I pulled over and waited for it <strong>to</strong> cool<br />
down.<br />
After pouring my water bottle in, we headed<br />
back down the mountain, but I had no idea<br />
what was wrong, so we went back <strong>to</strong> the<br />
hotel.<br />
I called Rescue Plus and the person was<br />
nice, but not very helpful. I <strong>to</strong>ld her I had my<br />
trailer and needed <strong>to</strong> know where <strong>to</strong> take my<br />
bike <strong>to</strong> have it looked at, but she had no idea.<br />
She only knew whom <strong>to</strong> call <strong>to</strong> come and get<br />
my bike, but then couldn’t get in <strong>to</strong>uch with<br />
anyone.<br />
I got out my Gold Book and, after calling the<br />
second number, got a gentleman who <strong>to</strong>ld me<br />
<strong>of</strong> a place in Loveland and put me in <strong>to</strong>uch<br />
with Mark Bolles, who said he was willing <strong>to</strong><br />
help in any way he could. Problem was, it was<br />
Saturday afternoon and most places wouldn’t<br />
be open until Tuesday (since many are closed<br />
on Mondays). But Mark <strong>to</strong>ok my number and<br />
said he’d check around.<br />
Sunday, we thought we’d make the best <strong>of</strong><br />
it, so we <strong>to</strong>ok the car for a ride in<strong>to</strong> Rocky<br />
Mountain National Park. At our second lookout,<br />
a man from Texas on an 1800 Gold <strong>Wing</strong><br />
s<strong>to</strong>pped, and we started talking. I <strong>to</strong>ld him my<br />
problem, and he <strong>to</strong>ld me about Tri-City Cycle<br />
in Loveland and how they had helped him.<br />
When we got back <strong>to</strong> the hotel, we called and<br />
found out they are open on Mondays (hurray)!<br />
By 9 a.m. Monday, we were sitting at their<br />
very nice s<strong>to</strong>re. I talked <strong>to</strong> Adam Picard, who<br />
said he couldn’t get me in for a week. But<br />
when I explained my situation, he said it<br />
sounded like a radia<strong>to</strong>r cap and said, “I’ll get<br />
you back on the road <strong>to</strong>day.”<br />
We are very grateful <strong>to</strong> Adam at Tri-City<br />
Cycle for taking the time <strong>to</strong> fix my bike and<br />
for saving our vacation. Also, Mark Bolles<br />
called back <strong>to</strong> see if we were okay. I <strong>to</strong>ld him<br />
we were and thanked him again for <strong>of</strong>fering <strong>to</strong><br />
help.<br />
Jack & Charlene Schroeder<br />
GWRRA #170315<br />
LaCrosse,Wisconsin<br />
Trikes By Tony<br />
Inverness, Florida<br />
Let me share an experience we had with<br />
Trikes by Tony in Inverness, Florida.This is<br />
not a s<strong>to</strong>ry about a dealer who saved our lives<br />
or our vacation, but it is a s<strong>to</strong>ry about a dedicated<br />
dealer who just does the unexpected<br />
every day.<br />
We have friends, Don & Phyllis, in Beverly<br />
Hills, Florida, which is just north <strong>of</strong> Inverness.<br />
While visiting them one day, my husband John<br />
& I s<strong>to</strong>pped by Tony’s just <strong>to</strong> see what he had.<br />
By July 2005, we had bought a 2002<br />
GL1800 Black Gold <strong>Wing</strong> with the purpose <strong>of</strong><br />
getting it triked for me. We looked at many<br />
different conversions, including Mo<strong>to</strong>r Trike,<br />
from our local dealer, Hap’s Honda. They had<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered us a good deal, but it wasn’t the conversion<br />
we wanted. My husband had recognized<br />
a great product while looking at the<br />
California Sidecar conversion at Tony’s. (The<br />
rear end wasn’t a modified au<strong>to</strong> rear end; it<br />
was manufactured from scratch for a mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle.<br />
It also had independent suspension,<br />
which would enhance the passenger’s ride.)<br />
Tony’s had both California Sidecar and<br />
Champion <strong>to</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer and let me drive one <strong>of</strong><br />
their trikes. I decided <strong>to</strong> go with the California<br />
Sidecar.<br />
I’ve been thrilled with the outcome ever<br />
since and put over 12,000 miles on it in only<br />
the first 16 months it was triked. I even rode<br />
<strong>to</strong> last year’s <strong>Wing</strong> Ding in Nashville!<br />
Last Thanksgiving, we combined a visit <strong>to</strong><br />
our friends in Inverness with a visit <strong>to</strong> Tony’s<br />
<strong>to</strong> have the oil changed. I brought the trike<br />
over on Monday afternoon so it would be<br />
ready for servicing on Tuesday. Let me tell you<br />
what great friends the folks at Tony’s are.<br />
Tuesday morning, Phyllis brought me <strong>to</strong><br />
Tony’s while John followed on his bike, and<br />
when I walked in <strong>to</strong> see if the trike was ready,<br />
Lisa said “By the way, we did something <strong>to</strong><br />
your trike.”<br />
Now, I was thinking maybe it had gotten<br />
damaged somehow. But, <strong>to</strong> my surprise, she<br />
said the suspension had been <strong>of</strong>f, causing the<br />
tires <strong>to</strong> wear inappropriately, so they had fixed<br />
the suspension AND put on two new rear<br />
tires at no charge <strong>to</strong> me!<br />
Talk about a Merry Christmas! Actually, if<br />
you think about it, they may have saved my life<br />
by being so observant about the wear and<br />
tear on the rear tires. So, if you’re interested<br />
in triking your bike, please talk <strong>to</strong> the folks at<br />
Trikes by Tony in Inverness, Florida.These folks<br />
just keep on surprising us with their level <strong>of</strong><br />
service and friendship <strong>to</strong> all <strong>of</strong> their cus<strong>to</strong>mers.<br />
Carol Hubbard<br />
GWRRA #179791<br />
Braden<strong>to</strong>n, Florida<br />
John Hinderer Honda<br />
Heath, Ohio<br />
Iwish <strong>to</strong> thank John Hinderer Honda <strong>of</strong><br />
Heath, Ohio, for the immense hospitality and<br />
courtesy afforded my wife Judy & I while we<br />
were there.<br />
Last September, our Chapter was taking a<br />
scenic ride through Southern Ohio when, just<br />
south <strong>of</strong> Columbus, our lead rider called on<br />
the CB <strong>to</strong> say we’d be making a left-hand turn.<br />
Neither Judy nor I heard the transmission and,<br />
consequently, I hit the rear <strong>of</strong> the bike in front<br />
<strong>of</strong> me (which happened <strong>to</strong> be Steve Clouse’s<br />
Gold <strong>Wing</strong> that he had won at <strong>Wing</strong> Ding in<br />
Fort Wayne). Steve’s bike and our trike wound<br />
up being <strong>to</strong>taled. (Steve’s ankles and my wife’s<br />
shoulder were both injured but, thankfully, we<br />
were all okay otherwise.)<br />
The bike and trike were hauled <strong>to</strong> John<br />
Hinderer’s shop, where John and his staff went<br />
out <strong>of</strong> their way <strong>to</strong> help all <strong>of</strong> us. They even<br />
gave Steve transportation <strong>to</strong> a truck s<strong>to</strong>p<br />
where his wife could readily reach him.<br />
I’d like <strong>to</strong> publicly thank Hinderer Honda<br />
for their kindness.They are truly ambassadors<br />
for the good name <strong>of</strong> Honda.Theirs was truly<br />
help from the heart.<br />
Wayne & Judy Burkett<br />
GWRRA #171461<br />
Fort Wayne, Indiana<br />
●<br />
18 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
In this new department, we plan <strong>to</strong> include some <strong>of</strong> the many pho<strong>to</strong>s we receive each month that do not necessarily fall in<strong>to</strong> the other departments we’ve<br />
established over the years.We understand that, as one large family, we <strong>of</strong>ten have more <strong>to</strong> brag about than just our bikes. So here’s your opportunity <strong>to</strong> share those<br />
accomplishments (and just plain fun anecdotes) with the entire Association! Send pho<strong>to</strong>s and text <strong>to</strong> “Bragging Rights,” <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, AZ<br />
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A S p e c i a l C h a r i t y - B a s e d E d i t i o n<br />
Two Decades <strong>of</strong> Perfection!<br />
Marcella Newell, GWRRA<br />
#27327-01, <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin<br />
Chapter H recently was<br />
honored for 20 years <strong>of</strong><br />
perfect attendance. Marcella<br />
& her husband, John, were<br />
on the task forces for Ride<br />
for Kids since they began<br />
and were also instrumental<br />
in getting rides organized<br />
for the Ronald McDonald<br />
House for several years.<br />
Her feathered cowboy hat is always with her. So, you see, she has only<br />
begun! And Marcella has shown her dedication by being the Chapter<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r for four years, a Senior Direc<strong>to</strong>r for one year, and treasurer<br />
for several years.<br />
Presently, she is an Assistant Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>r and has been the<br />
Member Enhancement Coordina<strong>to</strong>r for the District <strong>of</strong> Wisconsin since<br />
2002. So Marcella is continuing her dedication in the GWRRA program<br />
and enjoys keeping the “Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge” mot<strong>to</strong><br />
going wherever she travels. Her feathered cowboy hat is always with<br />
her, and she’s always trying <strong>to</strong> raise a buck or two for the Chapter with<br />
a “Mystery box” with which she “wheels and deals” by making an <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
<strong>of</strong> either the cash or the box!<br />
WI-H Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>rs John & Sarah Wendorf presented Marcella<br />
with her award, flowers, and a cake at a recent social. Congratulations<br />
<strong>to</strong> you, Mark.What a miles<strong>to</strong>ne! You have been an inspiration <strong>to</strong> us all!<br />
Bruce & Bernie Hanson<br />
GWRRA #55813 & 01<br />
Madison,Wisconsin<br />
Many Years <strong>of</strong> Cruising for the Kids!<br />
The Tennessee District<br />
<strong>of</strong> GWRRA is one <strong>of</strong><br />
a growing number <strong>of</strong><br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle groups that<br />
participate in “Cruisin’ for<br />
St. Jude,” a volunteerbased<br />
fundraising event.<br />
Participants in Cruisin’<br />
events ride and drive<br />
across the country <strong>to</strong><br />
help raise funds for St.<br />
Jude’s Children’s<br />
Research Hospital. Tennessee’s Chapter TN-C’s 10th annual “<strong>Wing</strong>s<br />
Across Tennessee” started on September 15 and left from Atlas Honda<br />
in Bris<strong>to</strong>l,Virginia, at 10 a.m.<br />
The group headed <strong>to</strong> its first s<strong>to</strong>p at Concord Park in Knoxville,<br />
Tennessee, even receiving an escort from the Knoxville Police<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Patrol as it neared the park.<br />
After a charity lunch (with proceeds going <strong>to</strong> St. Jude’s) with TN-M<br />
there, the group picked up more riders at the park and headed out<br />
across I-40 west <strong>to</strong> Dickson,Tennessee.There, it s<strong>to</strong>pped for the night<br />
and, the next morning, headed <strong>to</strong>ward Jackson,Tennessee. New riders<br />
joined the group all along I-40 as it crossed Tennessee and, after a fuel<br />
and lunch s<strong>to</strong>p in Jackson, headed for its final destination—St. Jude<br />
Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.<br />
Throughout each year, GWRRA Chapters in Tennessee raise money<br />
through a variety <strong>of</strong> fund-raising events, including auctions, sock hops,<br />
charity dinners, golf <strong>to</strong>urnaments, quilt sponsorships and matching corporate<br />
gifts. In 10 years <strong>of</strong> rides, participants have raised more than<br />
$637,000 for the hospital!<br />
And now it’s no longer just Tennessee riders, say Lee & Sandy<br />
Lester,Tennessee St. Jude Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs for “<strong>Wing</strong>s Across Tennessee.”<br />
“It was the first year we invited Chapters from other states, and most<br />
<strong>of</strong> the bikers said they’ll be back again next year with additional riders,”<br />
Lee & Sandy say.<br />
This year’s event proved it’s only getting bigger and better each<br />
year: 130 bikes, 228 people, and, in all, $126,228 raised for the children.<br />
Congratulations <strong>to</strong> everyone for your participation! You have made<br />
this an outstanding year for GWRRA “<strong>Wing</strong>s Across Tennessee” and St<br />
Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information, see<br />
www.stjudeswingsacrosstn.com<br />
Jerry & Leisa Childers<br />
GWRRA #162816<br />
Gray,Tennessee<br />
Young Chapter Follows Suit<br />
in Taking Children <strong>to</strong> Heart<br />
Four years ago, we formed Chapter ON-Y. The following year, our<br />
Chapter started <strong>to</strong> raise money for chosen its charity, Camp<br />
Oochigeas—a camp for children with cancer, located in Muskoka,<br />
Ontario, about 150 miles north <strong>of</strong> Toron<strong>to</strong>, Ontario, Canada.<br />
The camp is open for the summer and the children spend one or<br />
two weeks at this camp where they have doc<strong>to</strong>rs and nurses who volunteer<br />
there one or two weeks at a time. They also have volunteers<br />
who spend their entire summer at the camp as counselors.<br />
Our first fundraiser was at our Chapter Kick-<strong>of</strong>f in August 2003,<br />
where we raised a <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong> $825. In July <strong>of</strong> 2004, we paid our first visit<br />
<strong>to</strong> the camp and donated $200 just from the Members who attended.<br />
In 2005, we started a cash jar <strong>to</strong> which Members donate change from<br />
their pockets during our monthly meetings. Just from our cash jar, we<br />
gave $218.<br />
In 2006, we again used the cash jar, plus our Ok<strong>to</strong>berfest party, <strong>to</strong><br />
raise $894.With personal donations <strong>of</strong> $1,475 added, the year’s grand<br />
<strong>to</strong>tal came <strong>to</strong> $2,369.<br />
So, even though only four years old, Chapter ON-Y has already<br />
donated a <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong> $3,610, with the majority <strong>of</strong> that coming from our<br />
own Members’ generosity.<br />
Thankfully, Camp Oochigeas is now also heavily supported by corporate<br />
sponsors and owns the lake and property on which it is located;<br />
therefore, our Chapter is now turning its efforts <strong>to</strong>wards a new<br />
charity—Camp Bucko, a camp for youths who have been severely<br />
burned. One <strong>of</strong> our own Members has a child who attends the camp<br />
Unlike Camp Oochigeas, Camp Bucko is supported by local fire<br />
departments and children’s hospitals but still lacks corporate sponsors.<br />
It also operates only two weeks each summer and does not own its<br />
campsite.<br />
Our Chapter plans <strong>to</strong> expand on its charity work in the near future,<br />
and I hope that we can do well for Camp Bucko.<br />
James Dillman<br />
GWRRA #176341<br />
Mississauga, Ontario ●<br />
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Back in February <strong>of</strong> 2005, the<br />
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identify the problem and hopefully resolve it.<br />
After a lot <strong>of</strong> talking with American Honda<br />
and my local dealer, they finally agreed <strong>to</strong><br />
investigate the noise at Honda’s expense since<br />
I have an extended warranty. The District<br />
Service Manager for Honda suggested that<br />
they concentrate first on the alterna<strong>to</strong>r, and it<br />
turns out he was right on! While I was observing<br />
the work, the service technician removed<br />
the alterna<strong>to</strong>r, covered the access hole with<br />
some tape <strong>to</strong> avoid losing oil, and then started<br />
the mo<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Without the alterna<strong>to</strong>r installed, the mo<strong>to</strong>r<br />
sounded like an 1800 should—smooth and<br />
quiet. So we thought, Great! Problem solved!<br />
Then the technician reinstalled the alterna<strong>to</strong>r<br />
so we could all confirm that was where the<br />
noise was coming from. To everyone’s surprise,<br />
the mo<strong>to</strong>r still ran smoothly and quietly<br />
even though they didn’t do anything other<br />
than taking the alterna<strong>to</strong>r out and putting it<br />
back in.<br />
I’ve ridden the bike approximately 250<br />
miles since the work was done and it still runs<br />
and sounds great. So my question <strong>to</strong> you is<br />
this: Could the alterna<strong>to</strong>r have been originally<br />
mounted incorrectly or misaligned somehow<br />
as <strong>to</strong> cause the clanking noise and by simply<br />
reinstalling the unit they corrected the problem?<br />
I’ve read about various alterna<strong>to</strong>r problems<br />
on some 1800s and was wondering if<br />
you’ve had any experience with this or could<br />
shed some light on what might have happened.<br />
The service manager at the Honda<br />
dealer is a little skeptical there was a noise <strong>to</strong><br />
begin with, but I’ve had at least six other 1800<br />
owners confirm they heard the same noise I<br />
did before it was repaired. Any thoughts on<br />
this? Thanks.<br />
Steve Jaffe<br />
GWRRA #173805<br />
Reno, Nevada<br />
Steve, there are several sets <strong>of</strong> strange<br />
looking “scissor gears” involved in the<br />
starter and alterna<strong>to</strong>r drives, and those gears<br />
need <strong>to</strong> be pried even with each other on<br />
assembly <strong>to</strong> allow the parts <strong>to</strong> fully seat. My<br />
hunch is that one <strong>of</strong> them, probably at the<br />
alterna<strong>to</strong>r drive gear and sub gear, hadn’t<br />
been properly aligned. This condition would<br />
have kept the alterna<strong>to</strong>r driven gear from<br />
seating fully and could well have been the<br />
source <strong>of</strong> the noise. It likely dropped in<strong>to</strong><br />
place as the alterna<strong>to</strong>r was rotated during<br />
removal. I’m afraid that’s the limit <strong>of</strong> my speculation,<br />
as my crystal ball’s batteries just<br />
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I want you <strong>to</strong> know that I really enjoy reading<br />
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mechanic, I enjoy doing my own work on my<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> and appreciate the advice you provide.<br />
Until now, I’ve agreed with everything you’ve<br />
published, but I must disagree with your comment<br />
<strong>to</strong> Mr. Dube on his speedometer.<br />
I’ve owned two <strong>Wing</strong>s and both have had<br />
the same speedometer error. My GL1500<br />
reads six mph high, as did my previous <strong>Wing</strong>.<br />
This has been confirmed with my GPS. My<br />
GPS shows both my Chevy pickup and my<br />
Toyota van speedometers are right on the<br />
money. While I understand that tire wear,<br />
pressure and size can have some effect, I<br />
believe this amount <strong>of</strong> error is not acceptable.<br />
I believe if it was <strong>of</strong>f the other way, I don’t<br />
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going 71 mph in a 65-mph zone.<br />
I think there is no excuse for Honda and<br />
other mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle manufacturers not <strong>to</strong> fix this<br />
problem. My Honda has been a wonderful<br />
machine mechanically, but it always rubs me<br />
wrong <strong>to</strong> see this error, especially when I<br />
know they made it that way. Perhaps it’s time<br />
<strong>to</strong> ask them <strong>to</strong> fix this <strong>issue</strong>. I’m sure it’s not<br />
a big deal and it would make everybody feel a<br />
lot better <strong>to</strong> know they are looking at accurate<br />
information. Perhaps someone from Honda<br />
will read this and take some action.<br />
Larry McNurlin<br />
GWRRA #155675<br />
Cumberland, Wisconsin<br />
Larry, I agree that a 10 percent speedometer<br />
error is annoying. I also agree that designing<br />
accuracy in would not involve any great<br />
engineering feat. I’m not sure why, but most<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle speedos have been “optimistic”<br />
for as long as I’ve been riding, and likely<br />
much longer than that. Until the portable GPS<br />
became common, few <strong>of</strong> us realized the extent<br />
<strong>of</strong> the inaccuracy. Perhaps you’re correct—<br />
perhaps it is indeed time <strong>to</strong> ask “them” <strong>to</strong> take<br />
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advise you <strong>to</strong> not hold your breath while waiting<br />
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GL1500 Headlight Won’t Dim<br />
I recently noticed the right headlight on<br />
my 1989 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> was not working. Further<br />
checking revealed that the high beam worked<br />
but not the low beam. So, thinking it was the<br />
bulb, I changed it out. After changing the<br />
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ulb, the low beam still does not work, but the<br />
high beam works. The low and high beam<br />
work just fine on the left headlight, so I don’t<br />
suspect the switch. I have wiggled all the<br />
wiring at the back <strong>of</strong> the bulb as well as the<br />
connection that plugs in<strong>to</strong> the headlight<br />
assembly. Everything appears <strong>to</strong> be in order.<br />
So now I have a spare bulb, but still no low<br />
beam. Any idea as <strong>to</strong> where I can start looking<br />
for the problem? Electrical problems can be<br />
so much fun!<br />
Thanks for the help. I look forward <strong>to</strong> your<br />
column each month.<br />
Ted Miller<br />
GWRRA #163266<br />
Massillon, Ohio<br />
Ted, use a test light or voltmeter, and start<br />
probing the low beam (blk/wht) wire from the<br />
bulb connec<strong>to</strong>r back <strong>to</strong>wards the main harness<br />
until you find a point at which there’s voltage.<br />
My guess is it’ll be before you reach the first<br />
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jumper from that point <strong>to</strong> the low beam wire<br />
for the other headlight. That’s how the circuit<br />
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and it seems <strong>to</strong> keep everything running once<br />
the bike is started. I thought there might be a<br />
short in the wiring, but I have not found it yet.<br />
I want <strong>to</strong> rework the horn, light bar, and the<br />
other add-on wiring...it’s sort <strong>of</strong> a hack job.<br />
I saw the “Workbench” entry in the<br />
February 2007 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong> that discussed<br />
GL1500 alterna<strong>to</strong>r problems. How can I be<br />
sure? Can I take the alterna<strong>to</strong>r out and check<br />
it?<br />
Is there anything else <strong>to</strong> check before<br />
throwing down the cash <strong>to</strong> have a new alterna<strong>to</strong>r<br />
installed? Are there rebuilts available?<br />
Any suggestions or words <strong>of</strong> wit and wisdom?<br />
Don Perry<br />
GWRRA #248004<br />
Saint Cloud, Florida<br />
Don, allowing your dealer <strong>to</strong> replace the<br />
alterna<strong>to</strong>r without having tested it, simply<br />
because they can’t think <strong>of</strong> anything else, is a<br />
recipe for disappointment. Your test showing<br />
14.5 volts indicates the alterna<strong>to</strong>r is functioning<br />
correctly. Sure, the brushes could be sticking<br />
and occasionally causing a no-charge situation,<br />
but that wouldn’t account for the battery<br />
going dead after a few days <strong>of</strong> non-use.<br />
The simple test is <strong>to</strong> disconnect the battery<br />
from its cables, charge it, then disconnect the<br />
charger and allow the battery <strong>to</strong> sit unused for<br />
a few days. If it croaks, replace it. However, if<br />
you hook it back up and find it’s raring <strong>to</strong> go,<br />
then you’ll need <strong>to</strong> isolate the cause <strong>of</strong> the<br />
parasitic <strong>current</strong> drain that’s causing your<br />
problem. I’d say that those hacked accessories<br />
would be a good place <strong>to</strong> begin the investigation.<br />
GL1500 Timing Belt Bolts<br />
I have a question on the idlers for the timing<br />
belts on my 1988 GL1500.<br />
The service manual says they are selftightening.<br />
I have 69,000 miles on the bike<br />
and was going <strong>to</strong> check the belts. We found<br />
the idler bolts were extremely tight. Although<br />
the belts looked fine, one was considerably<br />
looser than the other. Once we got the bolt<br />
loose, the idler would move up and down, but<br />
would stick once in awhile. My concern is if<br />
we adjust the bolt holding the idler, <strong>to</strong> allow it<br />
<strong>to</strong> be self-tightening, and it sticks, the belt<br />
may jump. The bike is in s<strong>to</strong>rage for the winter,<br />
but I am wondering if I should adjust the<br />
idler and secure it like it was before and check<br />
it periodically, or tighten it according <strong>to</strong> the<br />
28 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
manual. I welcome your advice.<br />
Tim Thiel<br />
GWRRA #177983<br />
Lefor, North Dakota<br />
Tim, the idlers are not continuously selftightening,<br />
if that’s what you mean.<br />
Read the belt installation procedure carefully,<br />
and follow it exactly. Once the engine<br />
has been rotated as instructed with the idler<br />
bolts loose, the idler spring will correctly tension<br />
the belt. The idler bolts are then tightened<br />
<strong>to</strong> maintain the adjustment. Sometimes,<br />
I’ve found that rust or corrosion on the back<br />
<strong>of</strong> an idler pulley bracket or on the face <strong>of</strong> the<br />
belt enclosure will prevent smooth movement<br />
<strong>of</strong> the pulley bracket during belt adjustment.<br />
This could be what’s causing your “sticking.”<br />
Completely remove the idler and its bracket,<br />
and clean those mating surfaces <strong>to</strong> insure free<br />
movement, then try your adjustment again.<br />
Unscrewing the idler bracket bolts <strong>to</strong>o far is<br />
another cause <strong>of</strong> sticky adjustment action.<br />
Loosen the bolts only enough <strong>to</strong> allow the<br />
brackets <strong>to</strong> slide. If you back them out <strong>to</strong>o far,<br />
the bracket will cock slightly and snag the<br />
surface behind it.<br />
Reader Suggests Clutch Lever/Cruise<br />
Control Connection<br />
Just read in the January <strong>issue</strong>’s<br />
“Workbench” about the Member from New<br />
York who was having a cruise control problem<br />
with his ’93 SE. I have had a similar<br />
problem with my 1990 and discovered that if<br />
I didn’t manually push the clutch lever all the<br />
way back out once I reach fifth gear, my<br />
cruise would not engage. The distance that it<br />
needs <strong>to</strong> travel when it is out is only a sixteenth<br />
<strong>of</strong> an inch, and that makes the difference<br />
as <strong>to</strong> whether the cruise will work or not.<br />
Because the clutch is well used in 16 years <strong>of</strong><br />
life, it makes sense <strong>to</strong> me that that is a very<br />
likely place <strong>to</strong> look first. I needed an excuse<br />
<strong>to</strong> change <strong>to</strong> chrome levers anyway.<br />
I bought my ’93 used about four years ago,<br />
and I joined GWRRA <strong>to</strong> be around people<br />
who know the bike and <strong>to</strong> learn from them. I<br />
read “Workbench” in every <strong>issue</strong> <strong>to</strong> continue<br />
<strong>to</strong> learn. Your advice is accurate and sound.<br />
Keep it up. Wyoming’s Chapter WY-C is a<br />
great bunch <strong>of</strong> people, <strong>to</strong>o.<br />
Thanks!<br />
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Thanks for the letter, Dave. The clutch<br />
lever must return all the way when released<br />
and apply pressure on the cruise cancel<br />
switch. Badly worn lever bushings <strong>of</strong>ten prevent<br />
this from happening, and we’ve seen<br />
many examples <strong>of</strong> aftermarket levers that<br />
don’ t work properly even when new.<br />
2001 Has Cold Switch Problem<br />
I have a 2001 GL1800 with approximately<br />
53,000 miles on it that I purchased used a couple<br />
<strong>of</strong> years ago. I have noticed that when it<br />
gets down <strong>to</strong> 35 degrees F and below, the<br />
switches on the handlebar that control the CB<br />
functions (CB Volume, CB Squelch, CB<br />
Channel) and the volume control for the radio<br />
do not function. I may be able <strong>to</strong> get them <strong>to</strong><br />
work after six <strong>to</strong> eight attempts, but if the temperatures<br />
drop in<strong>to</strong> the mid-20s or below they<br />
don’t seem <strong>to</strong> work even after numerous tries.<br />
The radio volume knob on <strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> the gas tank<br />
will work regardless <strong>of</strong> the temperature. When<br />
the temperature is 45 degrees F or above, all <strong>of</strong><br />
these same switches seem <strong>to</strong> function fine.<br />
Any suggestions?<br />
Todd Zimmerman<br />
GWRRA #86675<br />
Rogersville, Tennessee<br />
Todd, it’s possible that the original owner<br />
squirted some type <strong>of</strong> aerosol lubricant in<strong>to</strong><br />
those switches—one that gums up at low temperatures.<br />
I’d try cleaning out the switches<br />
with an electronic contact cleaner such as the<br />
aerosols available at Radio Shack, Fry’s<br />
Electronics, and similar s<strong>to</strong>res. Look for the<br />
phrase “safe for plastics” or something similar<br />
on the can.<br />
GL1500 Engine Noise<br />
I have a 2000 model, with 65,000 miles,<br />
that has had regular oil changes approximately<br />
every 3,000 miles. It has a high-pitched<br />
noise that sounds like a dry ball bearing, at the<br />
<strong>to</strong>p center, front, <strong>of</strong> the engine. With a stethoscope,<br />
I hear the noise on the front plate over<br />
the cam drive assembly and on the intake<br />
manifold. The noise cannot be heard at idle<br />
nor at anything over 3,000 rpm, but it is<br />
prevalent at 1,500 <strong>to</strong> 2,500 rpm.<br />
I changed the cam belt tensioner idlers,<br />
then talked <strong>to</strong> my service man at the local<br />
Honda shop. The Honda tech rep was there<br />
and said there is not much up on <strong>to</strong>p <strong>to</strong> be<br />
noisy. Any ideas? Additional info: This noise<br />
is present with the bike on its center stand, in<br />
neutral. I tried it with the clutch disengaged<br />
and with the bike in gear. No change <strong>to</strong> the<br />
noise was evident.<br />
Curt Clark<br />
GWRRA #155005<br />
Bath, New York<br />
Curt, did the noise appear before or after<br />
you changed out the idler pulleys? If after,<br />
perhaps you’ve got the belt tension improperly<br />
adjusted. A failing water pump could also<br />
make the noise you describe.<br />
GL1200 Clutch Won’t Release<br />
I have a 1984 Honda Gold <strong>Wing</strong> with a<br />
clutch that won’t release when the engine is<br />
cold. Once the engine is at operating temperature,<br />
the bike can be used. I hate <strong>to</strong> invest the<br />
kind <strong>of</strong> money needed <strong>to</strong> pull the engine and<br />
overhaul the clutch on that old bike. Is there<br />
anything else I could do?<br />
Robert Pender<br />
GWRRA #177867<br />
St. Germain, Wisconsin<br />
32 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
Robert, when the clutch won’t release<br />
properly on a cold engine, it’s <strong>of</strong>ten caused by<br />
high-viscosity engine oil. If you’re using<br />
20W50 oil, I’d suggest switching <strong>to</strong> the 10W40<br />
that’s recommended for your bike.<br />
A poorly operating clutch release system is<br />
another possible cause <strong>of</strong> your symp<strong>to</strong>m, and<br />
thick oil will make it even worse. Try flushing<br />
and bleeding your clutch’s hydraulic release<br />
system, and you may find your problem greatly<br />
lessened, even using 20W50. Another thing<br />
you might want <strong>to</strong> try is <strong>to</strong> replace the oil filter<br />
without draining the crankcase, then add<br />
Marvel Mystery Oil <strong>to</strong> replace the oil lost during<br />
the filter change (don’t overfill the<br />
engine). Ride the bike normally for around<br />
500 miles, then replace the oil and filter. If<br />
varnished clutch parts cause your symp<strong>to</strong>m,<br />
this may cure it.<br />
radio. When you key the mike, the radio still<br />
keeps playing. I’m hoping it is something simple.<br />
Your help would be appreciated.<br />
Randy Imbt<br />
GWRRA #8271<br />
New Tripoli, Pennsylvania<br />
Randy, I’m not an expert with these radios,<br />
but let’s consider a few simple items <strong>to</strong> check<br />
before assuming the radio itself is at fault. The<br />
first thing I’d do is <strong>to</strong> borrow a helmet/headset<br />
from a friend, and see if the unit behaves the<br />
same way. Make sure you account for the possibility<br />
<strong>of</strong> defective headset cords and connections.<br />
Try speaking/transmitting from the passenger’s<br />
headset connec<strong>to</strong>r. Disconnect and<br />
clean all <strong>of</strong> the radio’s wiring connections,<br />
then be sure they’re firmly plugged in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
radio chassis until they click in<strong>to</strong> place. If<br />
none <strong>of</strong> this provides any relief, consider sending<br />
your radio <strong>to</strong> Sierra Electronics for diagnosis<br />
and repair.<br />
●<br />
GL1200’s Clutch<br />
Master Cylinder Leaks<br />
I have a 1984 Interstate that I have triked<br />
out. I rebuilt the clutch master cylinder and<br />
now it’s leaking fluid out the pis<strong>to</strong>n and running<br />
down the lever. It leaks out all the fluid<br />
from the master cylinder. What did I do<br />
wrong?<br />
Tom Poindexter<br />
GWRRA #172668<br />
Simi Valley, California<br />
Tom, it’s hard <strong>to</strong> pinpoint exactly what you<br />
did wrong—maybe nothing. Maybe the kit had<br />
a defective seal in it. But <strong>to</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer an educated<br />
guess, I suspect you either damaged the pis<strong>to</strong>n<br />
seal or neglected <strong>to</strong> seat the circlip firmly<br />
in its groove. Without the circlip being<br />
snapped in<strong>to</strong> the groove, the entire pis<strong>to</strong>n<br />
could back out <strong>of</strong> the bore enough <strong>to</strong> disengage<br />
the seal and drain the cylinder.<br />
1995 GL1500 Aspencade<br />
Mute Problem<br />
Stu, I thoroughly enjoy reading your column.<br />
In fact it is the first section <strong>of</strong> the magazine<br />
that I read! The problem I have with my<br />
1995 GL1500 with 35,000 miles is that the<br />
radio mute doesn’t work anymore when you<br />
speak in<strong>to</strong> the headset microphone. The headset<br />
system is the original Hondaline system. It<br />
had worked for the first five years since I<br />
bought the bike used six years ago. Then, for<br />
some unknown reason, it just quit. No matter<br />
where I turn the mute dial, it still won’t mute<br />
when you talk. It is the same with the CB<br />
April 2007 33
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Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r Marries<br />
GWRRA Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r Melissa Hildebrand Norde<strong>of</strong>f and<br />
Jarod Dean Eason, both <strong>of</strong> Glendale,Arizona, were wed in an 11 a.m.<br />
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Paul & Dottie Hildebrand <strong>of</strong> Glendale, Arizona, parents <strong>of</strong> the<br />
bride, were in attendance, as were Cara Whitted <strong>of</strong> Glendale,Arizona,<br />
and Jerry Eason <strong>of</strong> Black Canyon City,Arizona, parents <strong>of</strong> the groom.<br />
A private reception was held in Phoenix,Arizona, on February 4.<br />
Melissa is Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>of</strong> GWRRA; Jarod is a commercial<br />
driver for S<strong>to</strong>ne & Sons Transportation, LLC.<br />
Melissa & Jarod will reside in Glendale,Arizona.<br />
Alberts Now Lead Appalachian Region (N)<br />
Prior <strong>to</strong> serving as Assistant Region N Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, the Alberts were<br />
Senior Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>rs for NC-E2 in Elizabeth City, North<br />
Carolina.<br />
Frank is a Master Tour Rider (Level 4), a Road Captain and is also<br />
a Certified Instruc<strong>to</strong>r in the Leadership Training Division. Frank owns<br />
a Cabernet Red 2006 GL1800, with a matching Escapade trailer and<br />
is employed as an estima<strong>to</strong>r in the construction industry.<br />
Kathy is a Level II Co-Rider and works diligently <strong>to</strong> support charity<br />
drives for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis,<br />
Tennessee. Kathy owns a Candy Apple Red 1998 GL1500 SE trike. She<br />
is employed in the au<strong>to</strong>motive industry.<br />
In their announcement <strong>of</strong> retirement, Mike Mitchell wrote,“Just as<br />
all great rides have a beginning, they also must end.Angie & I have had<br />
the pleasure <strong>of</strong> serving GWRRA as Operations Officers for 13 years,<br />
[from] Assistant Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>rs all the way though Senior Region<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>rs.” They are happily looking forward <strong>to</strong> many more years in<br />
GWRRA as Members. GWRRA thanks Mike & Angie for their years<br />
<strong>of</strong> devoted service.<br />
Hayden Honda Opens New Facility<br />
Hayden Honda, local dealer sponsor <strong>of</strong> the 2002 & 2004 Ft.Wayne<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding events, opened Indiana’s first Level 5 Honda Powerhouse<br />
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facility includes an expanded accessory area, larger state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art<br />
service department, and a larger selection <strong>of</strong> in-s<strong>to</strong>ck Hondas.<br />
The new Powerhouse dealership is located at U.S. 6 and SR3 in<br />
Kendallville, Indiana, 25 miles north <strong>of</strong> Fort Wayne. Phone (800) 888-<br />
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Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r Announces Monthly Drawing<br />
GWRRA Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r Melissa Eason has quietly implemented<br />
a monthly drawing by the Home Office as a way <strong>to</strong> “Give<br />
Back <strong>to</strong> the Members” during our 30th Anniversary celebration.<br />
Winners will be selected from a variety <strong>of</strong> categories determined<br />
by the Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r. Each month, the criteria will change, as will<br />
the prize.<br />
The Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r will notify the winners by phone when the<br />
winners’ names are selected.<br />
Tour France with French Gold <strong>Wing</strong> Guides<br />
A new kind <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>ur for riders <strong>of</strong> Honda Gold <strong>Wing</strong>s is being<br />
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Alain Macke, well-known French Gold <strong>Wing</strong> specialist, and Philippe<br />
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Club de France), have joined their passions in order <strong>to</strong> conduct guided<br />
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Frank & Kathy Albert <strong>of</strong> Kodak,Tennessee, have been appointed as<br />
Region N Direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> succeed the retiring Mike & Angie Mitchell.<br />
The Alberts’ home Chapter is TN-G2 in Pigeon Forge,Tennessee.<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding Housing Situation in Billings<br />
GWRRA’s Home Office learned on January 29, 2007, that the<br />
housing block that was reserved in Billings for GWRRA was <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />
sold out per Mountain Destinations and the Billings Convention &<br />
Visi<strong>to</strong>rs Bureau. Continued page 38.<br />
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Deka Glass mat Batteries,<br />
GL1800 UTOPIA Driver Backrest 1975-2000........................$89.99<br />
Fits with heated seats ........$179.99 2001+ ..............................$99.99<br />
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NEW #52-766 GL1800 Flasher<br />
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TIRES<br />
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GL1500 .................. Pair - $299 99<br />
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Rooms may still be available through Mountain Destinations, but<br />
they may cost more or less than GWRRA block rates based on availability.<br />
This is due <strong>to</strong> Mountain Destinations using another Global<br />
Reservation System, which makes more rooms available beyond the<br />
original block reserved by GWRRA. Please call Mountain<br />
Destinations at (888) 995-3088 (US only) or (406) 522-9038 outside<br />
the US.<br />
Additional camping and university dorms are being made available<br />
as well as personal homes in the Billings area.<br />
A new hotel is also scheduled <strong>to</strong> open soon in Billings, with a<br />
block <strong>of</strong> rooms set aside for GWRRA when <strong>of</strong>ficially open.This information<br />
will be made available in the weeks ahead.Thank you for your<br />
patience. For more information from the Billings CVB, please call<br />
(800) 711-2630.<br />
And in a last-minute announcement, the Billings Chamber <strong>of</strong><br />
Commerce has acquired access <strong>to</strong> 13 acres <strong>of</strong> private property for<br />
RV parking just 10 minutes from MetraPark.This is primitive space—<br />
open ground with no hookups—but for just $12 per night, it’s an economical<br />
opportunity not <strong>to</strong> be missed! Contact L. Moore at (406)<br />
256-1492 <strong>to</strong> reserve space.<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding Mascot Contest Joins Crazy Hats<br />
Along with your “Crazy Hat” for the “Crazy Hat” contest at <strong>Wing</strong><br />
Ding, don’t forget <strong>to</strong> pack your favorite mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle mascot for the<br />
“<strong>Wing</strong> Ding Mascot Contest.” The whole emphasis is on fun, not perfection.<br />
First and second prizes will be awarded for “Most Original”<br />
and “Most Humorous” individual mascots and Chapter mascots.<br />
“Kenny” and “Dolly” Concert Time Correction<br />
The free concert for registered <strong>Wing</strong> Ding delegates by Marty<br />
Edwards and Sandy Anderson—impersona<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>of</strong> Kenny Rogers and<br />
Dolly Par<strong>to</strong>n—at the MetraPark Arena on July 3 will be held at<br />
7:30 p.m.<br />
New England Districts Rally Correction<br />
Information on The All New England Districts Rally was incorrect.<br />
The actual location for the event July 19-21, 2007, is Best Western<br />
Sovereign Hotel,West Springfield, Massachusetts.The correct website<br />
address for information is www.newenglandrally.org.<br />
“Bragging Rights” Information Correction<br />
The correct phone listing for Jerry Davis, GWRRA #103164,<br />
whose walking sticks were included in the March <strong>issue</strong>’s “Bragging<br />
Rights” is (937) 987-2016.<br />
Second Segment <strong>of</strong> 30th Anniversary Cruise Filling Fast!<br />
Thanks <strong>to</strong> popular demand, the first segment <strong>of</strong> the GWRRA 30th<br />
Anniversary Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Freedom <strong>of</strong> the Seas is<br />
sold out as far as “riding the islands” spaces are concerned. Non-riding<br />
cabins are still available. Now, GWRRA has secured a second<br />
opportunity for <strong>Wing</strong>ers <strong>to</strong> visit the Caribbean <strong>to</strong>gether on a luxurious<br />
Royal Caribbean cruise ship.The second segment <strong>of</strong> the cruise is<br />
on the Liberty <strong>of</strong> the Seas, February 16-23, 2008, visiting two <strong>of</strong> the<br />
same ports <strong>of</strong> call (San Juan, Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico, and St. Maarten) and<br />
Labadee, Haiti. As <strong>of</strong> press time, there still were some openings for<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>ers <strong>to</strong> bring their Gold <strong>Wing</strong>s and ride while visiting the islands.<br />
If you are on a wait list for the first cruise, you can change your<br />
reservations <strong>to</strong> the second cruise with no penalty. For more information,<br />
visit www.cruise-eta/GWRRA.htm or call (888) 711-7447. ●<br />
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WING BLING WELCOMES OUR NEWEST DEALERS:<br />
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Niehaus Cycle Sales, Litchfield, IL. Tel.. 800-373-6565<br />
• Trikes by Tony Powersports, Inverness, Fl Tel. 866-344-8637 NOW AVAILABLE CRUISER BIKES TANKS<br />
& FENDERS 80 PLUS COLORS & PATTERNS. VTX 1800<br />
Dealerships Available<br />
2007 RALLY SCHEDULE<br />
Feb. 17-19 Dealer Expo Indianapolis, IN<br />
March 2-11 Bike Week Day<strong>to</strong>na, FL<br />
March 15-17 FL District Rally Kissimmee, FL<br />
March 29-31 AL District Rally Mobile, AL<br />
April 12-14 LA District Rally Lafayette, LA<br />
May 18-20 Niehaus Open House Litchfield, IL<br />
June 4-9 Americade Lake George, NY<br />
June 14-16 Georgia <strong>Wing</strong> Fling Rome, GA<br />
June 20-23 Honda Hoot Knoxville, TN<br />
July 3-7 <strong>Wing</strong> Ding Billings, MT<br />
July 25-28 Honda Homecoming Bellefontaine, OH<br />
August 23-25 Pennsylvania Keys<strong>to</strong>ne Lancaster, PA<br />
Cus<strong>to</strong>m finishes <strong>to</strong> match your AIR WINGS<br />
September 1-2 GWRRA 30th Anniversary Nashville, TN<br />
now available for GL1500 and GL1800<br />
September 20-22 <strong>Wing</strong>s Over Smokies Fletcher, NC<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 4-6 Rally in the Valley Salem, VA<br />
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WHEELS<br />
We welcome pho<strong>to</strong>graphs and high-resolution digital images <strong>of</strong> trikes for our “Threedom Wheels” section. Give us information about your trike, including the year, color and model.<br />
Send <strong>to</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong> Edi<strong>to</strong>rial Department, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix, Arizona 85080-2450 or <strong>to</strong> edi<strong>to</strong>r@gwrra.org.<br />
A. 2003 GL1800/Champion<br />
Michael & Patricia Sweeting, GWRRA #256836. <strong>of</strong><br />
Long Beach, Mississippi, ordered their 2003 black<br />
GL1800 Champion Trike in mid-July, 2005.<br />
On Tuesday, August 23, Mike Hankins <strong>of</strong> Simpson<br />
County Trikes called <strong>to</strong> say their trike was ready for pickup.<br />
However, Michael is an employee <strong>of</strong> Mississippi<br />
Power Company, which was in a state <strong>of</strong> hurricane preparedness<br />
awaiting the landfall <strong>of</strong> Hurricane Katrina. So<br />
Michael asked Simpson County Trikes <strong>to</strong> hold the trike<br />
since he could not leave work <strong>to</strong> travel from Long Beach<br />
<strong>to</strong> Magee, Mississippi, <strong>to</strong> retrieve the trike.<br />
On August 29, Hurricane Katrina came ashore, practically<br />
wiping out the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Working<br />
12-hour shifts, seven days a week, Michael found it was<br />
over a week before contact could be made with Simpson<br />
County Trikes just <strong>to</strong> let them know that they were still<br />
available and still buying the trike. It <strong>to</strong>ok three more<br />
weeks <strong>to</strong> find a bank with the capabilities <strong>to</strong> produce a<br />
certified check for the remaining balance due on the<br />
trike.<br />
On September 19, 2005, the purchase <strong>of</strong> the trike was finalized and Mike<br />
& Patsy <strong>to</strong>ok possession just in time <strong>to</strong> celebrate their birthdays, which are<br />
September 18th and 20th.<br />
The trike, with just 712 original miles on it, was trailered from Magee <strong>to</strong> Long<br />
Beach. Because <strong>of</strong> the conditions in South Mississippi and Michael’s post-Katrina<br />
workload, it was not until January 2006 that Mike & Patsy <strong>to</strong>ok their first real ride<br />
<strong>to</strong> Gautier, Mississippi, for the Blessing <strong>of</strong> the Bikes.<br />
On June 13, 2006, Mike & Patsy became new Members <strong>of</strong> GWRRA and are<br />
looking forward <strong>to</strong> a better future and many exciting rides.<br />
The attached picture features Mike & Patsy by their 2003 black GL1800 and<br />
their cus<strong>to</strong>m Diamond Eagle Fabricating LLC trailer. In the background you can<br />
see the destroyed warehouses <strong>of</strong> the Port <strong>of</strong> Gulfport. “Together, we will rebuild,”<br />
they say.<br />
B. 2005 GL1800/California Sidecar<br />
Ronald McKimmy, GWRRA #98495, <strong>of</strong> Adrian,<br />
Michigan, owns this dark gray 2005 GL1800 with a 2006<br />
California Sidecar trike conversion. The pho<strong>to</strong> was taken<br />
with the "Big Mac" bridge between lower and upper<br />
Michigan as background.<br />
The pho<strong>to</strong> was taken during the annual Midnight Ride.<br />
Writes Ron,"About 3,000 bikes ride from southern<br />
Michigan all night <strong>to</strong> the U.P. It's quite a sight seeing them<br />
come across the five-mile-long bridge."<br />
C. 2001 GL1800/Champion<br />
Here is a picture <strong>of</strong> Cal Lohr & Laura Hammond,<br />
GWRRA #33846, <strong>of</strong> Chapter OH-G2. This pho<strong>to</strong> was<br />
taken at a beautiful fall scene near Ravenna, Ohio.<br />
The bike is a 2001 with Champion Trike kit and<br />
escapade trailer. Cal & Laura leave soon after such days as<br />
these, saying they spend the winter in Florida and get a lot<br />
<strong>of</strong> riding with the many Chapters there.<br />
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Product Pre<strong>view</strong>s shares information provided <strong>to</strong> us by the vendors <strong>of</strong> the products and services contained herein;<br />
responsibility for readers’ satisfaction with all specifications and claims rests with the vendors.<br />
WAGONHAMMER CAMPGROUND & RV PARK<br />
Are you heading <strong>to</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> Ding 29? While you’re in the area, visit<br />
Scenic Idaho’s Wagonhammer Campground & RV Park. Owners Abner<br />
& Shirley Schultz welcome bikers <strong>to</strong> their newly renovated campground<br />
on Highway 93N, mile marker 324, two miles south <strong>of</strong> North Fork.<br />
The campground is nestled between the Bitterroot and the Salmon<br />
mountain ranges—with plenty <strong>of</strong> grassy shade, hot showers, full and<br />
partial hookups and laundry facilities. Area attractions include fishing<br />
on the Salmon River, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, shopping<br />
and dining in the <strong>to</strong>wn <strong>of</strong> Salmon. For information call (208) 865-2477,<br />
email wagonhammer@earthlink.net or visit www.wagonhammercg.com.<br />
CHOOSE YOUR COLOR FROM ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS<br />
Road Trip Essentials <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
beautiful color-matched accessories<br />
for your GL1800 Gold<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>. Their <strong>to</strong>p priorities are<br />
product quality and cus<strong>to</strong>mer<br />
service. Their front fender extension<br />
is <strong>of</strong> their own proprietary<br />
design and manufacture<br />
<strong>to</strong> be the right length and color.<br />
Road Trip Essentials <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
a wide variety <strong>of</strong> accessories<br />
and parts, from front lower<br />
cowls and exhaust protec<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> radio knobs and speaker grills, enabling<br />
every owner <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>tally change the look <strong>of</strong> his or her bike by adding a little<br />
or a lot more color.<br />
Visit www.roadtripessentials.com <strong>to</strong> see the wide variety <strong>of</strong> accessories<br />
from Road Trip Essentials.<br />
TOURING TOONS CALENDAR,GOODIES<br />
Tom Cremer, GWRRA #264980, <strong>of</strong><br />
Westerville, Ohio, has just gotten in<strong>to</strong> Gold<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>s this past year, but he’s no stranger <strong>to</strong><br />
riding, having ridden various bikes for 30<br />
years. Recently, Tom has gone back in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
studio and put his hand <strong>to</strong> a series <strong>of</strong> car<strong>to</strong>ons<br />
based on personal experiences, and dedicated<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>uring bikes and the great people associated with them.<br />
Touring Toons are now appearing in <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>, but for those who<br />
want more <strong>of</strong> a good thing right now, we suggest you order Tom’s 2007<br />
Calendar directly from www.<strong>to</strong>ur<strong>to</strong>ons.com.<br />
Tom also has a number <strong>of</strong> his car<strong>to</strong>ons available on other goodies<br />
like sweatshirts and mugs, greeting cards and refrigera<strong>to</strong>r magnets. So<br />
take a look. They make great gifts!<br />
HANNIGAN ANNOUNCES “HAPPENING”<br />
Hannigan Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports <strong>of</strong> Murray, Kentucky, and the Lions Club <strong>of</strong><br />
Murray are proud <strong>to</strong> present what they believe will be an annual event—<br />
the “Hannigan Happening” in Murray, Kentucky. The rally is <strong>to</strong> be June<br />
15-17, 2007.<br />
The purpose <strong>of</strong> the rally is <strong>to</strong> provide a fun weekend for all Hannigan<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>mers—past, present and future—and <strong>to</strong> share and celebrate the<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle <strong>to</strong>uring lifestyle.<br />
A main component <strong>of</strong> the Happening is the involvement <strong>of</strong> the Lions<br />
Club <strong>to</strong> whom all proceeds from the events will be donated for charity.<br />
This year’s event differs from Hannigan’s 30th Anniversary<br />
Homecoming in 2005 in that it is intended <strong>to</strong> be a community event <strong>to</strong><br />
include a people’s choice bike show on the court square in Murray. All<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle enthusiasts are welcome. For more information on the<br />
Hannigan Happening, call (270) 767-0632 or email djbuffaloroam@<br />
bellsouth.net.<br />
MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS SERIES OF GUIDEBOOKS<br />
Whenever you sit down<br />
and plan your long-distance<br />
<strong>to</strong>ur for the year, wouldn’t it<br />
be helpful <strong>to</strong> have an expert<br />
on the best roads <strong>to</strong> tell you<br />
what <strong>to</strong> embrace and what <strong>to</strong><br />
avoid? Don’t miss the great<br />
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Previous regions discussed<br />
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The Alps, New England, The Southwestern USA, Texas, The American<br />
South, The Pacific Northwest, The Rocky Mountains, and the<br />
Appalachians. Now we have Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Journeys Through California<br />
and Baja, by Clement Salvadori, in a completely updated second edition.<br />
For those who aren’t familiar with “The Bearded Oracle in a Beret,”<br />
Clem has been a regular contribu<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> Rider magazine for years, and<br />
his writing style is guaranteed <strong>to</strong> make your throttle hand itch. For<br />
example, “There is a fish hatchery you can visit [in Kernville], and for<br />
the price <strong>of</strong> a fishing license you can throw a hook in the river and catch<br />
your own trout, put it in a skillet with some olive oil and tarragon, and<br />
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Clem’s latest is 384 pages, many with full-color illustrations and<br />
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Whitehorse Press, 107 East Conway Road, Center Conway, NH<br />
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Continued page 44.<br />
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Plan <strong>to</strong> attend the<br />
1st Annual HANNIGAN HAPPENING<br />
June 15-17, 2007 — Murray, Kentucky<br />
Presented by Hannigan Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports & the Lions Club <strong>of</strong> Murray.<br />
Bike Show, Poker Run, Fac<strong>to</strong>ry Tours, Demo Rides,<br />
Dinner & More...<br />
For Registration Information<br />
Call: 270-767-0632<br />
or e-mail: djbuffaloroam@bellsouth.net
BIG BIKE PARTS BOASTS NEW BAGS<br />
Here’s the new UltraGard® Helmet<br />
Bag, a water-resistant, heavy-duty polyester<br />
bag in a stylish two-<strong>to</strong>ne design. The<br />
inner fleece liner and impact-absorbing<br />
foam effectively protects your helmet<br />
when it’s not in use. The helmet bag has<br />
convenient bot<strong>to</strong>m D-ring slots for locking<br />
both your helmet and the bag. Holds one<br />
open-face or one full-face helmet. Part<br />
Number 4-451A; suggested list price is<br />
$19.95.<br />
Another handy item is the Ultragard® Deluxe Saddlebag Liner, also<br />
made <strong>of</strong> water-resistant, heavy-duty polyester and sized <strong>to</strong> fit most large<br />
hard saddlebags. Features include: two large external zippered pockets<br />
for s<strong>to</strong>rage, two inner compartments for s<strong>to</strong>ring smaller items and convenient<br />
padded carrying handles and shoulder strap. For your Gold<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>, specify Part Number 4-<br />
601; suggested list price is<br />
$29.95 each.<br />
For more information or <strong>to</strong><br />
order, call (800) 826-2411 or<br />
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Rice Lake, Wisconsin 54868.<br />
www.bigbikeparts.com.<br />
CANADIAN TECH SOX GRAB FOOTHOLD IN U.S. MARKET<br />
In 2002 Tech SoxTM launched its line<br />
<strong>of</strong> high-tech socks designed specifically <strong>to</strong><br />
maximize comfort and performance for all<br />
kinds <strong>of</strong> mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle riding boots. These<br />
accessories quickly grabbed a foothold in<br />
the market. And they’ve been technologically<br />
improved since 2004.<br />
Tech Sox are constructed <strong>to</strong> eliminate<br />
painful pressure points inside all types <strong>of</strong><br />
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April 2007 45
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Garage Day:<br />
Servicing the Fuel Gauge Sending<br />
Unit on Your Classic <strong>Wing</strong><br />
B y H o w a r d H a l a s z • T e c h n i c a l C o n t r i b u t o r<br />
Okay! Now that you've overhauled the carbure<strong>to</strong>rs on your GL1000, GL1100, or GL1200 using your new gasket<br />
and seal kit and installed them on your Gold <strong>Wing</strong>, you find out that your <strong>Wing</strong> now performs better<br />
than it ever did since you owned it. You check the lights, turn signals, horn, tachometer, temperature<br />
gauge, brakes, and turn signals. Everything looks and sounds great! Then you notice that your fuel gauge shows<br />
EMPTY, although you have a full tank.<br />
The problem could be one <strong>of</strong> two things.<br />
The first thing you might think about is the 7-<br />
volt regula<strong>to</strong>r. If that regula<strong>to</strong>r is bad, your<br />
temperature and fuel gauge won't register. But<br />
your temperature gauge is working, so what<br />
else could go wrong?<br />
More than likely, long-term s<strong>to</strong>rage has<br />
taken its <strong>to</strong>ll on your fuel gauge sending unit.<br />
To check the unit, remove the seat and<br />
remove the two wires running from the main<br />
harness <strong>to</strong> the sending unit.Turn your ignition<br />
key <strong>to</strong> the ON position, and short the two<br />
wires <strong>to</strong>gether. If the needle on your fuel<br />
gauge doesn't move, check the two wires with<br />
the key turned on for the presence <strong>of</strong> power<br />
and ground, and repair any problems in those<br />
areas. However, if the needle does deflect<br />
<strong>to</strong>wards the FULL mark when the wires are<br />
shorted <strong>to</strong>gether, either your sending unit is<br />
defective, or the wire terminals weren't making<br />
firm contact.<br />
Clean and tighten those connec<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />
reattach them, and see if the gauge now<br />
responds. If not, the sending unit will need <strong>to</strong><br />
be removed. BUT BEFORE YOU GO TO<br />
YOUR FRIENDLY HONDA DEALER TO<br />
ORDER A NEW ONE, TRY THE FOLLOW-<br />
ING:<br />
1. Drain your fuel tank down <strong>to</strong> approximately<br />
half full. Removing the sending unit<br />
from a full tank can be rather messy and hazardous!<br />
2. Using either a special Honda steering<br />
head bearing adjuster <strong>to</strong>ol or a pair <strong>of</strong> channel<br />
lock pliers, carefully remove the locking ring,<br />
sending unit, and rubber gasket. If the rubber<br />
gasket appears deteriorated and leaky, replace<br />
it with a new one. If it's still in good shape,<br />
clean it in some fresh solvent or some soapy<br />
water and set it aside <strong>to</strong> dry. Refer <strong>to</strong> the pho<strong>to</strong>s<br />
below for any Honda part numbers as<br />
they apply <strong>to</strong> your Gold <strong>Wing</strong>.<br />
3. Pour approximately two cups <strong>of</strong> muriatic<br />
acid in<strong>to</strong> a suitable non-aluminum container.<br />
An empty plastic c<strong>of</strong>fee can will do just fine!<br />
You can buy a gallon <strong>of</strong> muriatic acid from<br />
most retail hardware s<strong>to</strong>res. USE ONLY<br />
OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED<br />
AREA AND TRY TO AVOID BREATHING<br />
THE FUMES!<br />
4. Bend the three little tabs <strong>to</strong> remove the<br />
cover from the sending unit.<br />
5. Dip the sending unit, sheet metal cover,<br />
and locking ring in<strong>to</strong> the muriatic acid for<br />
approximately 30 seconds.<br />
6. Remove the parts from the muriatic acid<br />
bath and rinse with water from your garden<br />
hose.<br />
7. To prevent instant rust, dip all the parts<br />
in<strong>to</strong> some fresh gasoline. Then reassemble<br />
everything in reverse order than you disassembled<br />
them. Carefully fit the little sheet<br />
metal cover over the sending unit and bend<br />
the tabs back <strong>to</strong> lock it in place.<br />
8. Connect an analog (not a digital) ohmmeter<br />
<strong>to</strong> the terminals on the sending unit.<br />
The needle should swing smoothly as you<br />
move the float up and down. If the needle<br />
doesn't swing, make sure that your ohmmeter<br />
is turned on and calibrated and try again. If it<br />
still shows no swing, you might need a new<br />
sending unit. You can use a digital ohmmeter<br />
<strong>to</strong> make sure that your sending unit is within<br />
the following fac<strong>to</strong>ry specifications:<br />
• 1975-1979 GL1000—65-75 ohms empty,<br />
10-15 ohms full.<br />
• 1980-1983 GL1100—75-80 ohms empty,<br />
6-10 ohms full.<br />
• 1984-1987 GL1200—101-110 ohms empty,<br />
43-52 ohms full.<br />
9. Install the sending unit in<strong>to</strong> the tank,<br />
making sure that the arrows in the locking ring<br />
and fuel tank point <strong>to</strong> each other.<br />
10. Fill the tank and check the sending unit<br />
for leaks. If the paper gasket below the insula<strong>to</strong>r<br />
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50 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
By Nick Hoppner<br />
Well-Prepared For a Hard Rain<br />
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Zip-up wrist cuffs<br />
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Belt keeps suit<br />
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Neoprene gloves<br />
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Full face<br />
helmet with clear<br />
face shield aids<br />
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52 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
A lesson nearly everyone learns early in their mo<strong>to</strong>rcycling<br />
life is that in<strong>to</strong> every life, some rain must fall. How quickly we<br />
learn how <strong>to</strong> cope with rain <strong>of</strong>ten determines whether we stick<br />
with the sport for long or give it up in misery.<br />
In my earliest two-wheeled vacation, I suffered<br />
my way around England clad just in<br />
a scarf, standard street raincoat, a thin pair<br />
<strong>of</strong> unlined leather dress gloves and street<br />
shoes. Nearly every day, the typical English<br />
showers turned me in<strong>to</strong> a shivering mass <strong>of</strong><br />
gooseflesh. I was <strong>to</strong>o young, <strong>to</strong>o inexperienced<br />
and <strong>to</strong>o stupid <strong>to</strong> do otherwise. It’s a wonder I<br />
kept on riding, but I did.<br />
Even after years <strong>of</strong> riding, how many <strong>of</strong> us<br />
have still set out on a gloriously clear and<br />
sunny morning ride only <strong>to</strong> limp homeward<br />
wrapped in garbage can liners with icy water<br />
trickling down our spines? How many <strong>of</strong> us<br />
have had our El Cheepo-brand .25 mil plastic<br />
rain suit flapped <strong>to</strong> smithereens as we tried <strong>to</strong><br />
race homeward before hypothermia set in?<br />
Leaving home without a good set <strong>of</strong> mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle-adapted,<br />
foul weather gear can be more<br />
than uncomfortable—it can be lethal.<br />
Here are a few tips about raingear that this<br />
writer has learned from the “school <strong>of</strong> hard<br />
rains”:<br />
• Pack your raingear where you can get <strong>to</strong> it<br />
quickly and easily. A trunk lid carrier bag<br />
is the perfect place—no scrounging<br />
through stuffed saddlebags or brimmingover<br />
cargo trailer.<br />
• Give yourself two stars if you’ve already<br />
made the switch <strong>to</strong> a full-face or flip-front<br />
(modular) helmet. Nothing is as satisfying<br />
as the sound <strong>of</strong> raindrops or hail bouncing<br />
<strong>of</strong>f your full coverage helmet. Just remember<br />
<strong>to</strong> close the little air vents and crack<br />
open the visor a tad for mostly fog-free riding.<br />
• Untreated leather quickly absorbs moisture<br />
and chills your fingers and <strong>to</strong>es. If you’ve<br />
ever had a set <strong>of</strong> Totes® rip open while<br />
pulling them on over your boots, you can<br />
understand the added value <strong>of</strong> purposebuilt,<br />
all-weather riding boots. While some<br />
riding gloves come with outer rain mitts,<br />
I’ve found a pair <strong>of</strong> neoprene fisherman’s<br />
gloves works well in all except the coldest<br />
<strong>of</strong> wet rides.<br />
• I hate the feeling <strong>of</strong> water going down my<br />
neck, so I pull the micr<strong>of</strong>iber neck gaiter I<br />
usually wear around my neck up over my<br />
ears inside my helmet balaclava-style. It’s<br />
remarkable how much discomfort that thin<br />
layer can seal out.<br />
• I keep a clear helmet visor in my travel<br />
trunk <strong>to</strong> quickly replace the dark shield I<br />
use in sunny riding. Likewise, my sunglasses<br />
get swapped out for clear lenses.<br />
• Rain water tends <strong>to</strong> form a deep, cold puddle<br />
on your mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle saddle right at your<br />
crotch. That hideous feeling alone makes it<br />
worth putting on rain pants every time you<br />
put on a rain jacket.<br />
• I’ve been using the same one-piece<br />
Genuine Honda rain suit made by Hein<br />
Gericke for more than a decade. I thought<br />
it was pricey when I bought it, but now I<br />
figure it’s cost me about ten bucks and<br />
change per year for 100 percent, durable,<br />
reliable protection. I thought its shocking<br />
florescent pink, purple and yellow colors<br />
were a bit much for conservative me, but<br />
I’m noticeable even on a rainy night. It<br />
stuffs in<strong>to</strong> a small bundle when I’m not<br />
using it. It’s snugger at the waist than when<br />
I bought it (I wonder why!), but still slides<br />
on over my bulky leather jacket pretty easily<br />
if need be. It has a Velcro-sealing mandarin<br />
color and a couple <strong>of</strong> flap pockets <strong>to</strong><br />
put my wallet and <strong>to</strong>ll change in where<br />
they’ll be handy. When you get <strong>of</strong>f your<br />
bike, where will you put your keys? There<br />
should be a secure, yet handy, pocket within<br />
easy reach.<br />
• Although it’s not made <strong>of</strong> a breathable fabric<br />
like Gore-Tex® (which costs more, but<br />
is most comfortable for protracted rain or<br />
humid environments), it absolutely won’t<br />
let rain in anywhere—and that’s my number<br />
one priority.<br />
• If you’re <strong>of</strong> the female persuasion, for rests<strong>to</strong>p<br />
convenience, select a two-piece outfit.<br />
• S<strong>to</strong>rm-flap closures have earned their<br />
name. On a bike, water is accelerated by<br />
wind. Any zipper should be covered by an<br />
outer flap, and held down by snaps or<br />
Velco.<br />
Hopefully, you’ll learn from these tips and<br />
my experience. Good rainwear is a good<br />
investment in the pleasure <strong>of</strong> mo<strong>to</strong>rcycling—<br />
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April 2007 53
A Strange Experience<br />
By Paul Hildebrand • Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board and Founder, GWRRA<br />
(Edi<strong>to</strong>r’s Note: This piece was originally<br />
printed in the November 1978 <strong>issue</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Wing</strong> News, predecessor <strong>to</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>.)<br />
On a recent Saturday night, Sam 1 and<br />
I found ourselves free from any<br />
pressing business (for the first time<br />
in a long while!) and gratefully accepted<br />
an invitation from Len and Norma Suckle<br />
(the Phoenix Area Direc<strong>to</strong>r and wife) <strong>to</strong> go<br />
on a night ride thru Devil’s Canyon for a<br />
cup <strong>of</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee.<br />
I personally don’t like (usually) <strong>to</strong> go<br />
on night rides. My night vision is not very<br />
good any more and the <strong>Wing</strong> usually keeps<br />
coming up with strange noises and nervous-type<br />
movements as if <strong>to</strong> say that “it”<br />
<strong>to</strong>o is bothered by the lack <strong>of</strong> positive<br />
vision. However, it had been a week since<br />
Sam and I got back from Aspencade 2 (as if<br />
that trip wasn’t travel enough), the moon<br />
was full (or as Norma said, “Only 99 and<br />
44/100% full,”) and the evening was warm<br />
as only an Oc<strong>to</strong>ber evening in Arizona can<br />
be; and sharing an evening with friends is<br />
always inviting. All things considered, the<br />
idea had many positive merits. So we<br />
accepted.<br />
Our destination was an unknown c<strong>of</strong>fee-house<br />
called “the Top <strong>of</strong> the <strong>World</strong>”<br />
and located 14 miles west <strong>of</strong> Globe,<br />
Arizona (approximately 105 miles one<br />
way.) All <strong>of</strong> you, I’m sure, have participated<br />
in this kind <strong>of</strong> “Let’s-go-get-a-cup-<strong>of</strong>c<strong>of</strong>fee”<br />
ploy, but try <strong>to</strong> explain the logic <strong>of</strong><br />
going 210 miles, round trip, for c<strong>of</strong>fee, <strong>to</strong><br />
a 4-wheeler! Save your breath. This action<br />
goes beyond logic. Especially, if perhaps<br />
you are like I am—and don’t even drink<br />
c<strong>of</strong>fee. (My mother always <strong>to</strong>ld me c<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
makes your <strong>to</strong>es turn black—and mothers<br />
never lie!)<br />
So we pulled out the <strong>Wing</strong>s, and that’s<br />
when Sam found a dead battery on hers—<br />
so for the first time in a long time, I had<br />
my <strong>Wing</strong>-Mate back—an experience I’d<br />
almost forgotten! (See what can happen<br />
when your wife finds out “ANYBODY”<br />
can drive a Gold <strong>Wing</strong>?) Off we boogie,<br />
picking up the Suckles, and headed for<br />
parts unknown.<br />
Once we got out <strong>of</strong> the city and set our<br />
cruise controls, the big Hondas settled<br />
down and ate up the miles with their cus<strong>to</strong>mary<br />
easy grace, “Thrumming” their<br />
songs <strong>of</strong> well-tuned pleasure. As the roads<br />
were almost deserted, we were able <strong>to</strong><br />
relax a little and rubberneck; <strong>to</strong> enjoy a<br />
particular type <strong>of</strong> beauty that perhaps only<br />
a “desert rat” can truly appreciate—the<br />
Living Desert under a warm, full moon.<br />
(Excuse me, Norma—99 and 44/100%.)<br />
The roads were well paved, clearly<br />
marked, and the visibility was awe-inspiring!<br />
Obviously, the night had been<br />
reserved for just the four <strong>of</strong> us. Just before<br />
going in<strong>to</strong> the mountains, we s<strong>to</strong>pped<br />
briefly at a rest s<strong>to</strong>p <strong>to</strong> admire the city’s<br />
lights back on the horizon and <strong>to</strong> look at<br />
the crystal-clear stars twinkling away<br />
above us. The coyotes were very close and<br />
barking their warm-up preparations for the<br />
full greetings soon <strong>to</strong> follow. There was<br />
even a young “Bambi” standing by the<br />
roadside trying <strong>to</strong> decide if the other side<br />
would be any different—and worthy <strong>of</strong> its<br />
youthful curiosity.<br />
We pushed on <strong>to</strong>wards the mountainous<br />
curves and turns in our relentless pursuit<br />
for the “Top <strong>of</strong> the <strong>World</strong>,” riding parallel<br />
<strong>to</strong> get maximum lighting. (Len’s s<strong>to</strong>ck ’78<br />
light makes my ’76 super-duper cus<strong>to</strong>m<br />
quartz look absolutely dim!) We fell in<strong>to</strong><br />
single-<strong>file</strong> upon reaching those curves—<br />
alternating the lead bike. And this is where<br />
my strange experience occurred.<br />
For an hour we had been traveling at a<br />
“decent” speed, in silence. (My CB was<br />
s<strong>to</strong>len out <strong>of</strong> my bike two weeks before.)<br />
The curves increased, my concentration<br />
increased, and, I later realized, my speed<br />
increased. The mountains had taken on an<br />
ephemeral quality. The brightly illuminated<br />
sky could not quite penetrate the sudden<br />
mists around us—giving a silvery<br />
sheen <strong>to</strong> the roads and the faces <strong>of</strong> the<br />
cliffs.<br />
A fancy van shot around us, zipping<br />
through the curves, and we fell behind it,<br />
staying far enough back <strong>to</strong> see its taillights—allowing<br />
it <strong>to</strong> run “interference”<br />
through the dark/light curves. Somewhere<br />
in here, I became aware <strong>of</strong> how closely in<br />
harmony I had become with my <strong>Wing</strong>. It<br />
was purring and thrumming, leaning in<strong>to</strong><br />
those S-curves with exactly the right<br />
angles, momentums and attacks. It felt<br />
right! In spite <strong>of</strong> our speed, the <strong>Wing</strong> was<br />
breathing perfectly and keeping the revs<br />
up was, by now, second nature.<br />
The strange part was I could see the<br />
road—and I mean SEE it! I was right on<br />
it—almost a part <strong>of</strong> it. In fact, I felt the<br />
bike’s tires were a part <strong>of</strong> me—the headlights,<br />
my eyes. We had become an I! It<br />
didn’t seem in the least unnatural. Every<br />
gear, every cable, every valve, every<br />
part—I was feeling. And the power—the<br />
raw, brutish, controlled power—fantastic!<br />
The wind was tearing at my radia<strong>to</strong>r<br />
scoops, the night was fighting my headlight,<br />
and the silence <strong>of</strong> the exhaust was<br />
<strong>to</strong>tally mine! I was keenly aware <strong>of</strong> all<br />
these things and more. It’s one thing <strong>to</strong><br />
ride a Honda GL; <strong>to</strong>tally another <strong>to</strong> be a<br />
Honda GL!<br />
I don’t know how long this state <strong>of</strong><br />
hyperawareness lasted, but suddenly Sam<br />
was pulling on me telling me we had<br />
passed our destination! Immediately, I was<br />
again riding my GL. We made a yo-yo,<br />
came back and found the c<strong>of</strong>feehouse<br />
closed. Gone-out-<strong>of</strong>-business-sign, etc. So<br />
on <strong>to</strong> Globe.<br />
The rest <strong>of</strong> the trip was very ordinary,<br />
and I won’t bore you with the details. I’ve<br />
decided <strong>to</strong> share this experience because I<br />
wonder if anyone else has had the same<br />
experience. Perhaps it’s rather common—<br />
maybe I was just late in being “initiated.”<br />
Maybe all GL’s do this with their owners.<br />
(Owners? No…perhaps “companions”<br />
would be better.) Maybe all bikes do it?<br />
(Thank goodness I don’t ride a Harley; I’d<br />
be black and blue and sore all the next<br />
morning!) In any case, even if I’ve finally<br />
gone a little bonkers, I know what it’s like<br />
<strong>to</strong> be a Honda Gold <strong>Wing</strong>, and it gave me<br />
a whole lot <strong>of</strong> additional respect for this<br />
fine machine. “Theobald” 3 and I are a<br />
good team. We work <strong>to</strong>gether and we play<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether. And we have this agreement: If I<br />
take care <strong>of</strong> him, he’ll take care <strong>of</strong> me.<br />
In the meantime, what do I do about<br />
this tightness in my #3 cylinder…er, my<br />
shoulder?<br />
●<br />
1 Sam: Paul’s nickname for Shirley Stephens-Garcia, c<strong>of</strong>ounder<br />
<strong>of</strong> GWRRA, then his wife Shirley Hildebrand. The<br />
acronym stands for “Shirley And Me.”<br />
2 Aspencade: The annual mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle <strong>to</strong>uring rally held<br />
in Ruidoso, New Mexico, in the autumn <strong>to</strong> coincide with the<br />
aspen leaves turning yellow. Honda purchased trademark<br />
rights for the name from the rally owner and named a series<br />
<strong>of</strong> accessorized Gold <strong>Wing</strong>s “Aspencades.” The Aspencade<br />
rally eventually moved <strong>to</strong> Lake George, New York, and was<br />
renamed Americade. Ruidoso quickly realized what it had<br />
lost and resurrected the rally, renaming it the “Golden Aspen<br />
Rally.”<br />
3 “Theobald”: Paul’s nickname for his first full-dress<br />
Gold <strong>Wing</strong>.<br />
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By Ronald C.Wick, GWRRA # 161750, Spirit Lake, Idaho<br />
It’s hard—if not impossible—sometimes <strong>to</strong> know where an idea comes from or when it starts. My wife, Barbara, and I live<br />
near Spirit Lake, Idaho, and have ridden our 2002 yellow Gold <strong>Wing</strong> many places since we got it in the spring <strong>of</strong> 2002.As time<br />
went by, though, my Norwegian background helped spur the thought <strong>of</strong> riding the mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle <strong>to</strong> Newfoundland, and we both<br />
became excited. It would be a long distance—and a real adventure—that would take us <strong>to</strong> the farthest eastern point <strong>of</strong> North<br />
America. So how can we not go? we wondered.<br />
The happy mo<strong>to</strong>rcycling couple at Thunder Bay,<br />
Ontario—still smiling after 40 days on the road.<br />
We had planned <strong>to</strong> make the trip in<br />
2005 but had <strong>to</strong> put things on hold<br />
because <strong>of</strong> an illness in the family.<br />
In 2006, though, we just made up our minds<br />
that we needed <strong>to</strong> go and made the necessary<br />
plans at home and with my work. Then, early<br />
on the beautiful morning <strong>of</strong> July 16, we headed<br />
east.<br />
The incessant wind and heat wore at us as<br />
we worked our way across the breathtaking<br />
green countryside <strong>of</strong> Montana, North Dakota,<br />
Minnesota, and Wisconsin. An impressive rain<br />
and lightning s<strong>to</strong>rm forced a s<strong>to</strong>p under a gas<br />
station awning in Wisconsin—and we got<br />
soaked by a surprise shower as we walked <strong>to</strong><br />
a lighthouse in Michigan—but otherwise the<br />
weather cooperated.<br />
We have parents, children, grandchildren,<br />
April 2007 59
Along the Cabot Trail,<br />
Cape Bre<strong>to</strong>n Island.<br />
and friends across those states, so we s<strong>to</strong>pped<br />
<strong>to</strong> see them all. Little <strong>to</strong>wns are interesting, so<br />
we stayed on less traveled roads <strong>to</strong> get a<br />
chance <strong>to</strong> see them. A little café on a twoblock<br />
main street is always preferable in our<br />
minds <strong>to</strong> a big chain restaurant.<br />
The trip really seemed <strong>to</strong> have begun when<br />
we crossed in<strong>to</strong> Canada at Sault Ste. Marie,<br />
Ontario, on July 27.The countryside was beautiful<br />
across Ontario and Quebec as we followed<br />
the smaller roads and tried <strong>to</strong> stay away<br />
from the big cities.Around Montreal it seemed<br />
impossible <strong>to</strong> avoid the urban congestion but,<br />
after some mental anguish and uncertainty<br />
about the signs (all in French) and turns, we<br />
escaped the city. The bridge at Trois Rivieres<br />
<strong>to</strong>ok us across the St. Lawrence River, and the<br />
rolling green hills and mountains <strong>of</strong> Quebec<br />
and Maine welcomed us. The roads became a<br />
little rougher and unpredictable though, and<br />
the maps didn’t always match reality. But such<br />
Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North<br />
America, located near St. John’s, Newfoundland.<br />
things make life more interesting—right?<br />
All <strong>of</strong> the areas we rode through had their<br />
own special charm, but perhaps the most<br />
impressive thing, as we came across the rural<br />
areas <strong>of</strong> Quebec, were the Catholic churches.<br />
Often a little <strong>to</strong>wn bore the same name as its<br />
church, and the silver spire rising in<strong>to</strong> the sky<br />
could be seen for miles before the rest <strong>of</strong> the<br />
church and the surrounding village came in<strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>view</strong>.<br />
These were all very old churches, and one<br />
could only marvel at the dedication <strong>of</strong> the surrounding<br />
communities that had made their<br />
construction possible.<br />
We continued in<strong>to</strong> New Brunswick and<br />
then Nova Scotia, where we were greeted by<br />
the coastal scenery and the beautiful Atlantic<br />
Ocean. Our reservations on the ferry from<br />
North Sydney, Nova Scotia, across <strong>to</strong><br />
Newfoundland were not for two more days,<br />
so we decided <strong>to</strong> get <strong>to</strong> our bed-and-breakfast<br />
by the ferry terminal early. Our hope was that<br />
we could spend the next day riding Cabot<br />
Trail, a 185-mile loop around the northern tip<br />
<strong>of</strong> Cape Bre<strong>to</strong>n Island, where we were. So we<br />
settled in<strong>to</strong> our bed-and-breakfast on the<br />
evening <strong>of</strong> July 31 and waited for morning.<br />
August 1 dawned clear and beautiful, and<br />
the Cabot Trail truly entertained us for most<br />
<strong>of</strong> the day with its curves, ascents and<br />
descents, vast seascapes, and green forests and<br />
landscapes. We visited the lighthouse at Cape<br />
North and had a delightful lunch <strong>of</strong> clam strips<br />
and fries at Jug’s Take-Out, which has overlooked<br />
Bay St. Lawrence for twenty years. It<br />
was all made better by a long conversation<br />
with a very personable Harley rider who lives<br />
there.<br />
But Nova Scotia’s unpredictable pavement<br />
and erratic bumps forced me <strong>to</strong> pay close<br />
attention and slow down from my usual pace.<br />
That annoyed me at first, but I eventually did<br />
accept the fact that I needed <strong>to</strong> slow down<br />
and enjoy the scenery.And that mental change<br />
served me well, as the pavement became even<br />
worse in Newfoundland and Labrador!<br />
On August 2, the vessel dubbed the Joseph<br />
and Clara Smallwood welcomed all wheeled and<br />
walking passengers <strong>to</strong> its vast interior and carried<br />
us all safely <strong>to</strong> Argentia, Newfoundland.<br />
Granted, the trip was a little rough, rainy and<br />
foggy but, after 14 hours, we all rolled <strong>of</strong>f none<br />
the worse for wear. On that first ferry ride, I<br />
realized how important tie-downs were for<br />
the safety <strong>of</strong> our mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle, and my tie-down<br />
technique began <strong>to</strong> evolve. A visit <strong>to</strong> the “car<br />
deck” while we were at sea showed very<br />
plainly how much the ship rolled, how much<br />
that affected the bike, and how important it<br />
was <strong>to</strong> tie the bike down securely.<br />
We had reservations at the Rosedale<br />
Manor Bed & Breakfast in Placentia, just a few<br />
miles from the ferry terminal, and it was very<br />
comforting <strong>to</strong> know where we were going as<br />
we rolled <strong>of</strong>f the ferry and in<strong>to</strong> the foggy darkness.<br />
We were soon settled in<strong>to</strong> our room,<br />
enjoying a hot cup <strong>of</strong> tea, and meeting the<br />
other guests. During our two weeks in<br />
Newfoundland and Labrador, we tried <strong>to</strong> be as<br />
efficient as possible by not retracing our steps<br />
except when absolutely necessary. Because <strong>of</strong><br />
the size <strong>of</strong> the island, our limited time, and the<br />
relative inaccessibility <strong>of</strong> the south coast—<br />
except by ferry or long roads that would<br />
require backtracking—we chose <strong>to</strong> leave the<br />
southern coast for our next trip. Most <strong>of</strong> the<br />
time, we used smaller roads along the coast<br />
and avoided the Trans-Canada Highway<br />
(TCH), which runs down the center <strong>of</strong> the<br />
island.<br />
The Irish Loop <strong>to</strong>ok us from Placentia <strong>to</strong><br />
St. John’s along a vast variety <strong>of</strong> coastal and<br />
inland scenery and introduced us <strong>to</strong> rural<br />
Newfoundland. It also brought home the reality<br />
that many places shown on the map had no<br />
services <strong>to</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer—no gas, food, nor lodging.<br />
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“The morning fog in<br />
Newfoundland adds<br />
mystique, at least at first,”<br />
joke Ronald & Barbara.<br />
But wildlife was abundant. The bird colony at<br />
Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve was amazing,<br />
with thousands <strong>of</strong> Northern Gannets,<br />
Common Murres, and Black-Legged Kittiwakes<br />
on Bird Rock only a s<strong>to</strong>ne’s throw from<br />
the <strong>view</strong>ing point. And the helpfulness <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Newfoundlanders was demonstrated clearly<br />
when we arrived at Witless Bay (perhaps<br />
named for us!) and found all <strong>of</strong> the facilities<br />
full.A very helpful bed-and-breakfast opera<strong>to</strong>r<br />
invited us in<strong>to</strong> her home when she discovered<br />
we were room-less, tired and cold. She made<br />
numerous telephone calls until she located a<br />
room for us beneath the Irish Loop C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
House. To say that we appreciated her kindness<br />
and that <strong>of</strong> the people at the C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
House would be a vast understatement.<br />
St. John’s is the capital <strong>of</strong> Newfoundland<br />
and a very his<strong>to</strong>rical and interesting city. Block<br />
upon block <strong>of</strong> multicolored row homes<br />
amazed us with their variety, quaintness, and<br />
efficient use <strong>of</strong> space. His<strong>to</strong>ric buildings and<br />
churches are everywhere. Signal Hill rises<br />
above the city and is where the first transatlantic<br />
radio signal was received by Marconi in<br />
1901.A map, showing the world in concentric<br />
circles from St John’s, showed that we were<br />
actually closer <strong>to</strong> London than we were <strong>to</strong><br />
Idaho. And we discovered that Cape Spear,<br />
which lies just east <strong>of</strong> St. John’s, is the farthest<br />
eastern point <strong>of</strong> North America. So, <strong>of</strong> course,<br />
we had <strong>to</strong> go there!<br />
St. John’s is built on very hilly terrain<br />
extending up from the ocean and, with its<br />
angled streets and turns, it gave me a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
practice with starts up steep hills, navigating<br />
sharp turns and finding safe parking. Eventually,<br />
though, we parked the bike and enjoyed the<br />
city on foot. We even went <strong>to</strong> a music performance<br />
at a folk festival that happened <strong>to</strong> be<br />
in <strong>to</strong>wn.<br />
The north coast <strong>of</strong> Newfoundland <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
wonderful scenery along the green hills and<br />
constant inlets and bays, but it also provided<br />
rain and fog. We simply slowed down <strong>to</strong><br />
accommodate the weather and roads and, <strong>of</strong><br />
course, s<strong>to</strong>pped here and there <strong>to</strong> warm up<br />
and enjoy the delicious seafood chowder, hot<br />
chocolate, and the Newfoundland staple, panfried<br />
cod.<br />
The lighthouses at Newfoundland’s<br />
Bonavista and Twillingate were very impressive,<br />
and the his<strong>to</strong>rical <strong>to</strong>ur at Bonavista gave a<br />
whole new perspective <strong>to</strong> the life <strong>of</strong> a light<br />
keeper and the mechanics and functioning <strong>of</strong> a<br />
lighthouse.The Puffin colony on the rock near<br />
the Bonavista lighthouse really caught<br />
Barbara’s imagination, and she would have<br />
liked <strong>to</strong> spend more time observing their<br />
antics. We saw an outdoor pageant at Trinity,<br />
put on by the Rising Tide Theatre Troup, and<br />
went <strong>to</strong> a dinner theater at Lewisporte. Both<br />
were very good and put the his<strong>to</strong>ry and life <strong>of</strong><br />
the area in a very understandable and personal<br />
light.The international and personal his<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
<strong>of</strong> coastal Newfoundland and Labrador is<br />
amazing, and it is hard <strong>to</strong> realize that many <strong>of</strong><br />
the areas were larger and more thriving in the<br />
1800s than they are <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
The western end <strong>of</strong> Newfoundland has<br />
impressive scenery and the large, rounded<br />
green mountains and inlets <strong>of</strong> Gros Morne<br />
National Park (the Big Gloomy).There are also<br />
more services available on the western end <strong>of</strong><br />
the island.<br />
L’Anse aux Meadows, located on the<br />
extreme northwest corner <strong>of</strong> Newfoundland,<br />
is the location <strong>of</strong> the first recognized<br />
European contact on North America.The site<br />
has been excavated and partially reconstructed<br />
and has been verified <strong>to</strong> be a Norse settlement<br />
dating back <strong>to</strong> about 1000 A.D. It is<br />
thought that Leif Erickson may have established<br />
the settlement. With my Norwegian<br />
background, seeing this site and learning some<br />
<strong>of</strong> the his<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> the Norse seamen and their<br />
exploration from Norway <strong>to</strong> Iceland, then<br />
Greenland, and finally <strong>to</strong> Newfoundland, was<br />
especially exciting.<br />
August 13 turned out <strong>to</strong> be windy and<br />
cloudy, with occasional showers. There was<br />
even some talk <strong>of</strong> whether or not the ferry<br />
would go over <strong>to</strong> Labrador, but it did.The ride<br />
from St. Barbe, Newfoundland, <strong>to</strong> Blanc<br />
Sablon, Quebec, across the Strait <strong>of</strong> Belle Isle<br />
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The impressive Bonavista Lighthouse in Newfoundland.<br />
was quite rough. But we wanted <strong>to</strong> see<br />
Labrador and ride the short stretch <strong>of</strong> paved<br />
road there, so it was worth it. At first, the<br />
coastline was quite bleak, but we found a<br />
beautiful lighthouse and breakers at Point<br />
Amour and spectacular scenery along the<br />
Pinware River on the way <strong>to</strong> Red Bay.<br />
Red Bay, Labrador, is a his<strong>to</strong>ric Basque<br />
whaling station, but now its fishing is<br />
very limited. Its main claim <strong>to</strong> fame<br />
now is that it is at the northern end<br />
<strong>of</strong> the paved road along the coast.We<br />
stayed overnight at the Basin<strong>view</strong> Bed<br />
& Breakfast, bought some commemorative<br />
shirts, and headed back down<br />
the 56 miles <strong>of</strong> pavement <strong>to</strong> the ferry<br />
heading back <strong>to</strong> Newfoundland.<br />
We had known about a performance<br />
by Anchors Aweigh, a Newfoundland<br />
musical group, at a bar in<br />
Rocky Harbor on August 14, so we<br />
settled in<strong>to</strong> our bed-and-breakfast in Rocky<br />
Harbor and walked <strong>to</strong> the bar.The group kept<br />
us laughing, clapping, and singing until we were<br />
<strong>to</strong>o tired <strong>to</strong> stay awake and headed back <strong>to</strong><br />
our room. But we did buy one <strong>of</strong> their CDs so<br />
that we could enjoy the memories at home.<br />
Early on August 16, the ferry dubbed<br />
Caribou swallowed us at Port aux Basques,<br />
Newfoundland, and, six hours later, spit us out<br />
again at North Sydney, Nova Scotia.<br />
Thankfully, the trip back <strong>to</strong> Nova Scotia<br />
was smoother than the trip <strong>to</strong> Newfoundland.<br />
We shared the ride with a couple on a BMW<br />
Waiting at St. Barbe, Newfoundland,<br />
<strong>to</strong> board the ferry <strong>to</strong> Labrador.<br />
1200LT who had stayed at the same bed-andbreakfast<br />
we had a few days earlier and also<br />
with an older couple who had stayed at our<br />
first bed-and-breakfast in Newfoundland, and<br />
whom we had seen several other times on<br />
our wanderings throughout the island.<br />
The day was beautiful, we were the second<br />
vehicle <strong>of</strong>f the ferry, and we rode south <strong>to</strong><br />
Pic<strong>to</strong>u, where we had an excellent bayside supper<br />
<strong>of</strong> fresh crab before settling in<strong>to</strong> our room.<br />
The next morning, we <strong>to</strong>ok the ferry from<br />
Caribou, Nova Scotia, <strong>to</strong> Wood Islands, Prince<br />
Edward Island (PEI), and began our <strong>to</strong>ur <strong>of</strong><br />
that island.We had been looking for a<br />
good lobster dinner during our travels<br />
but had missed much <strong>of</strong> the lobster<br />
season. So, when we saw a lobster dinner<br />
advertised in St. Margaret’s, we<br />
<strong>to</strong>ok advantage <strong>of</strong> the opportunity. It<br />
was an excellent dinner run by a local<br />
co-op, so the community truly benefited.<br />
PEI charmed us with its red roads,<br />
rural areas, and the sea almost always<br />
in <strong>view</strong>.<br />
We spent the night <strong>of</strong> August 18 in<br />
the <strong>to</strong>wer room <strong>of</strong> the West Point<br />
Lighthouse. It is an 1875 lighthouse<br />
which has been res<strong>to</strong>red and is the<br />
only functioning lighthouse in Canada where<br />
you can actually stay overnight. The wind<br />
through the windows, and the waves crashing<br />
on the beach, <strong>to</strong>ok us back <strong>to</strong> what it might<br />
have been like in 1875.<br />
The next day, we left PEI over the<br />
Confederation Bridge, a nine-mile long struc-<br />
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The village and<br />
waterfront at Red<br />
Bay, Labrador.<br />
The gorgeous sunset <strong>of</strong> Pic<strong>to</strong>u, Nova Scotia.<br />
tural marvel that links PEI with New<br />
Brunswick.There is a fee when you leave PEI,<br />
but it is the same whether you travel by ferry<br />
or by bridge.<br />
Once on non-island real estate, we headed<br />
west with determination since, by now, we<br />
were eager <strong>to</strong> be home again. Another ferry<br />
(the last <strong>of</strong> our trip) <strong>to</strong>ok us across the St.<br />
Lawrence Seaway at Rimouski, Quebec, and<br />
then we stayed as far north as we could across<br />
Quebec and Ontario <strong>to</strong> Thunder Bay, Ontario,<br />
on Lake Superior. Fall was obviously coming,<br />
and we needed all <strong>of</strong> our layers <strong>to</strong> keep us reasonably<br />
warm as we rode each morning.<br />
On August 23, the McVicar Manor Bed &<br />
Breakfast and its charming hostess welcomed<br />
us and our two cousins from Wisconsin <strong>to</strong><br />
Thunder Bay, and we enjoyed a great day-anda-half<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether.The Manor is a large red s<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
mansion and was by far the nicest bed-andbreakfast<br />
we stayed at on our trip.<br />
Then we headed home with a vengeance<br />
and followed the TCH across the rest <strong>of</strong><br />
Ontario, Mani<strong>to</strong>ba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta<br />
until we hit Lethbridge, Alberta. Then it was<br />
south <strong>to</strong> Babb, Montana, and Many Glaciers for<br />
the night <strong>of</strong> August 27.<br />
We were on the Going-<strong>to</strong>-the-Sun Road<br />
across Glacier National Park at 7:30 the next<br />
morning, with the sun just peeking over the<br />
horizon. The ride across Glacier Park in the<br />
early morning was truly breathtaking and a fitting<br />
finale <strong>to</strong> the trip.We arrived at our daughter’s<br />
house in Kalispell, Montana, for lunch on<br />
August 28 and had a hug-filled reunion with<br />
our granddaughter.<br />
Then, by the afternoon <strong>of</strong> August 29, we<br />
were back home in Spirit Lake, Idaho, where<br />
we found our house intact and property<br />
intact, except for a fair number <strong>of</strong> flowers that<br />
had been devoured by the deer. But that was a<br />
small price <strong>to</strong> pay for the trip <strong>of</strong> a lifetime:<br />
Total days—45; <strong>to</strong>tal miles—11,604; <strong>to</strong>tal<br />
cost—$7,700; <strong>to</strong>tal gas—$999; <strong>to</strong>tal memories—priceless.<br />
●<br />
MASTERING FERRY TIE-DOWNS<br />
During our trip <strong>to</strong> Newfoundland and<br />
Labrador, I used the following system<br />
<strong>of</strong> securing our Gold <strong>Wing</strong> on ferries. I<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer no guarantee that this method will<br />
also keep your bike safe, but it worked well<br />
for us.<br />
The bigger ferries have good tie-downs<br />
provided, but I brought my own just in<br />
case. The ferries differ significantly in their<br />
tie-down points and positions, so it is<br />
important that your system be strong but<br />
flexible. I personally have a pair <strong>of</strong><br />
PowerTye tie-downs with a built-in s<strong>of</strong>t tie<br />
and locking hook at one end, and a locking<br />
hook at the other end.<br />
One or two smaller s<strong>of</strong>t ties go around<br />
the lateral frame below the seat on each<br />
side and attach <strong>to</strong> one hook <strong>of</strong> the tie-down.<br />
(Yes, the side covers need <strong>to</strong> come <strong>of</strong>f, but<br />
you will get good at replacing them quickly.)<br />
Then the other hook, or built-in s<strong>of</strong>t tie,<br />
attaches <strong>to</strong> the ship. Both <strong>of</strong> these tiedowns<br />
should be tight, but be careful not <strong>to</strong><br />
put a lot <strong>of</strong> extra force on the side stand.<br />
They should be as close <strong>to</strong> 90 degrees <strong>to</strong><br />
the direction <strong>of</strong> the bike as possible. Have<br />
the bike in gear with the steering head<br />
turned and locked and a strap around the<br />
front brake lever <strong>to</strong> keep the brake locked.<br />
In this way, the bike can’t go forward, backward,<br />
or sideways.<br />
Some people advocate tying down <strong>to</strong><br />
the front fork clamps, but this only works if<br />
the bike is positioned correctly, and I found<br />
that difficult, if not impossible, on the six<br />
major ferries we rode during our trip.<br />
Do not tie down <strong>to</strong> the engine guards or<br />
saddlebag guards, as these do not provide<br />
good mechanical advantage <strong>to</strong> keep the<br />
bike from tipping. Especially the saddlebag<br />
guards are not very strong, and they will<br />
bend.<br />
Good luck and happy ferrying.<br />
Trip Tips:<br />
• Packing—Light, but anticipate. Use<br />
layers for warmth.<br />
• Gas—Plan early. Some areas don’t<br />
have gas.<br />
• Tie-Downs—S<strong>of</strong>t at both ends with<br />
locking hooks.<br />
• Speed—Slow down—for bumps and<br />
<strong>to</strong> see the scenery.<br />
• Information Kiosks—Useful for<br />
maps, reservations and local attractions.<br />
• B&Bs—Not many motels. Need<br />
reservations—usually a few days<br />
ahead.<br />
• Ferries—Need reservations on<br />
major ferries, with exception <strong>of</strong> PEI.<br />
• Service—Project oil changes and use<br />
Gold Book list <strong>of</strong> dealers.<br />
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By Harry McCall • GWRRA #158228 • Greenville,<br />
South Carolina<br />
Last month, Harry McCall explained the basics <strong>of</strong> audio speakers and amplifiers.<br />
This month he shows how he installed his own system capable <strong>of</strong> 1,000 peak watts.<br />
Twenty-first century humans swim in a media filled with audio and video signals.<br />
People on the go can enjoy this fact by simply decoding these signals—<br />
be they analog or digital (the future <strong>of</strong> all electronic media). First there was<br />
AM, secondly FM, then FM Stereo,AM Stereo, digital High Definition FM (stations<br />
now located between regular stations which must be decoded), XM and Sirius<br />
Satellite radio.There is the pre-recorded music on the outdated cassette which is<br />
now replaced with the digital formats by the compact disc (CD), and WMP3. To<br />
experience this rich world <strong>of</strong> sound, au<strong>to</strong> manufacturers have equipped their vehicles<br />
with multiple speaker systems driven by powerful amplifiers. This world <strong>of</strong><br />
audio fidelity has now been made available by several leading mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle manufacturers<br />
which have contracted with major electronic corporations <strong>to</strong> design<br />
their standard and optional equipment for use on their <strong>to</strong>p end <strong>to</strong>uring cruisers.<br />
Examples here are the BMW’s K1200 LT and Honda’s GL1800 Gold <strong>Wing</strong>.<br />
However, the main drawback <strong>of</strong> the GL1800<br />
Gold <strong>Wing</strong> (until the 2006/7 models) has been<br />
its weak output <strong>of</strong> the audio system. Honda<br />
contracted with Panasonic <strong>to</strong> build the $2,000<br />
audio unit (a technical term for its multi-functional<br />
radio) <strong>to</strong> not only compete in looks and<br />
function with most modern car audio systems,<br />
but also <strong>to</strong> help sell Honda’s highly priced<br />
optional audio accessories which interface with<br />
it: the CD player, rear speakers and its wiring<br />
kit and CB radio, plus its antenna.<br />
These other three optional accessories add<br />
over $2,000 <strong>to</strong> the system’s cost if purchased<br />
at the list price. Despite the fact that a fully<br />
loaded 2001-2005 GL1800 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> carries<br />
an audio system valued at over $4,000 (more<br />
than what one could expect <strong>to</strong> pay for the <strong>to</strong>p<strong>of</strong>-the-line<br />
audio system in a luxury car and<br />
more than a new Honda Rebel 250 mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle)<br />
this older GL1800 system can only produce<br />
15 watts average power and 35 watts<br />
peak power (Average Power is what the system<br />
can continually produce while Peak Power is<br />
what the system can yield on short audio<br />
bursts).<br />
In light <strong>of</strong> the fact that I upgraded my own<br />
2001 GL1800, I will focus this article on the<br />
’01-’05 models, in that Honda kept them basically<br />
the same and most standard warranties<br />
have run out, making the <strong>issue</strong> <strong>of</strong> a voided warranty<br />
moot.To confirm this, I called Schroaders’<br />
Honda and talked <strong>to</strong> the service manager who<br />
<strong>to</strong>ld me that if any <strong>of</strong> the original wiring is cut,<br />
the dealer could consider the electrical part <strong>of</strong><br />
the warranty voided. For a late model out-<strong>of</strong>warranty<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>, the good news is that parts are<br />
available. The bad new is if you screw up, you’ll<br />
pay for your mistake, so go slowly and think!<br />
Also, if you own a 2006/7 GL1800 with the<br />
GPS navigation system mounted <strong>to</strong> the front<br />
inside <strong>of</strong> the trunk, you can forget the subwo<strong>of</strong>ers<br />
unless you can relocate this computer.<br />
(See Audio Upgrade: Phase II.)<br />
The original speakers in the 2001-2005 are<br />
4.5 inch carbon paper units which incorporate<br />
the “whizzed cone” in the center <strong>of</strong> the<br />
diaphragm (a cheap and functional way that has<br />
been used by speaker manufacturers for the<br />
last 60 years <strong>to</strong> help single voice coil speakers<br />
reproduce high frequencies). To complicate<br />
matters more, Honda specified an oddly sized<br />
4.5 inch speaker driven by an even odder three<br />
ohm voice coil, despite knowing that aftermarket<br />
units are built with a four-ohm voice coil<br />
and are either 4 or 5.25 inches in diameter.<br />
This weird speaker impedance and size was<br />
chosen by Honda <strong>to</strong> force GL1800 owners <strong>to</strong><br />
buy the OEM speakers should one want <strong>to</strong> get<br />
maximum power output from the system (In<br />
electronics, maximum power transfer is<br />
achieved when the power source and load are<br />
equal). This leaves the owner who wants an<br />
audio upgrade little choice. However, there are<br />
now aftermarket 4.5-inch, 3-ohm speakers<br />
which can handle more power and sound a lot<br />
better than the OEMs.<br />
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A<br />
B<br />
Sony speakers in place in front<br />
and rear <strong>of</strong> McCall’s <strong>Wing</strong>.<br />
This article consists <strong>of</strong> two audio upgrades<br />
done on my GL 1800 over two years and<br />
should be used as a general suggestive template<br />
for your audio upgrade. An important rule <strong>to</strong><br />
remember here is <strong>to</strong> think carefully and study<br />
the idea through twice before you began a section<br />
<strong>of</strong> work. The key is <strong>to</strong> do your work in<br />
sections and ask for help should you find your<br />
work on uncertain ground. That means<br />
restudying the fac<strong>to</strong>ry service manual several<br />
times and fully understanding the bike’s electrical<br />
wiring.<br />
On the other hand, if you want <strong>to</strong> play it<br />
safe and build some confidence, just do a basic<br />
speaker upgrade with four <strong>of</strong> the 4.5-inch<br />
aftermarket units. After that point, s<strong>to</strong>p and<br />
ride your bike and enjoy the new sound while<br />
thinking about what you would like <strong>to</strong> do next.<br />
An important fact is <strong>to</strong> understand what you<br />
want <strong>to</strong> do and why you are doing it. That<br />
means <strong>to</strong> have a plan in place and not just<br />
“poke and hope.” A good installation<br />
is one that is the least invasive <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Gold <strong>Wing</strong>’s hardware and its wiring.<br />
C<br />
The goal is <strong>to</strong> keep the integrity <strong>of</strong><br />
the bike as close as possible <strong>to</strong> the<br />
original. Be sure <strong>to</strong> document your<br />
work so you can troubleshoot a<br />
problem or plan your next upgrade.<br />
Again, move slowly and think<br />
through all your actions. Just as in<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle riding, confidence comes<br />
with experience. Plan <strong>to</strong> do your<br />
work when you will not be in a rush<br />
<strong>to</strong> ride (I did mine in midwinter and<br />
the job lasted over a month).<br />
Finally, you should not believe<br />
that a local car audio shop can do<br />
the upgrade better. An example here is a 2005<br />
Gold <strong>Wing</strong> owner who, after hearing my system,<br />
had taken his bike <strong>to</strong> two different au<strong>to</strong><br />
audio shops <strong>to</strong> get an upgrade only <strong>to</strong> have<br />
wires randomly cut and wrong-sized speakers<br />
halfway mounted in place. After the second<br />
audio shop gave up, he had <strong>to</strong> return his <strong>Wing</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> his Honda dealer and pay <strong>to</strong> have the system<br />
returned <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>ck. He <strong>to</strong>ld me that both shops<br />
complained that they had never worked on a<br />
GL1800 and neither owned (nor wanted <strong>to</strong><br />
buy) the fac<strong>to</strong>ry service manual.<br />
Audio Upgrade: Phase 1<br />
Not knowing where <strong>to</strong> start in getting<br />
more audio power out <strong>of</strong> my 2001 <strong>Wing</strong>, I<br />
removed the audio unit from my bike thinking<br />
that I could simply replace the final audio output<br />
integrated circuit (IC) with a more powerful<br />
generic IC. After removing the audio unit<br />
from the bike and its rear cover, I discovered<br />
that Panasonic used their own in-house audio<br />
ICs: a preamplifier: IC 202 (TDA 8238K) and<br />
final output power amplifier: IC 104 (TDA<br />
7454). Both ICs are exclusive <strong>to</strong> this unit and<br />
are not available either as a replacement part<br />
or as a generic upgrade. I closed up the audio<br />
unit knowing that nothing could be done internally<br />
<strong>to</strong> increase the output power <strong>of</strong> the unit<br />
itself (this fact was proven <strong>to</strong> be right when,<br />
with the 2006-07 models, Honda used an<br />
external amplifier).<br />
In light <strong>of</strong> the above, I decided <strong>to</strong> design my<br />
own cus<strong>to</strong>m stereo upgrade using relatively<br />
cheap and available aftermarket components.<br />
Before starting (and this is a must), I purchased<br />
the GL1800 Service Manual and spent several<br />
hours re<strong>view</strong>ing the bike’s wiring and noticed<br />
that Honda uses four separate audio outputs<br />
from the audio unit <strong>to</strong> give both front and rear<br />
Kenwood amplifier stuffed<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the left saddlebag.<br />
speakers a nice stereo-quality surround sound.<br />
Next, I carefully measured all four <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Wing</strong>’s<br />
speaker areas for the upgrade.<br />
As you study the electrical section <strong>of</strong> the<br />
service manual ask yourself: Why did Honda do<br />
it this way? Be sure <strong>to</strong> watch the phasing <strong>of</strong> the<br />
speakers.This means that if you just do a basic<br />
speaker upgrade, be sure the positive and negative<br />
speakers wires are hooked up <strong>to</strong> the new<br />
speakers according <strong>to</strong> their marked positive<br />
and negative terminals. This may require purchasing<br />
different connec<strong>to</strong>rs or, better yet, soldering<br />
the wire directly <strong>to</strong> the new unit’s lugs.<br />
As you advance <strong>to</strong> a more technical system<br />
upgrade, be sure you have necessary <strong>to</strong>ols and<br />
parts: solder, heat shrink, correct gauge wiring,<br />
an assortment <strong>of</strong> lugs <strong>to</strong> fit different gauge<br />
wires, some tie wraps and rubber grommets.<br />
In starting my upgrade, the <strong>to</strong>p section <strong>of</strong><br />
the bike was completely disassembled: seat,<br />
battery, gas tank, dash console (meter panel<br />
and meters), <strong>to</strong>p shelter, windshield, garnish<br />
and panel visor and front fairing.This is necessary<br />
<strong>to</strong> locate original wiring and run new<br />
wires <strong>to</strong> and from the new saddlebag-mounted<br />
amplifier.<br />
After studying all four <strong>of</strong> the GL1800’s<br />
speaker locations, I determined that with some<br />
trimming <strong>of</strong> the 4.5-inch speaker mounts, I<br />
could use Sony’s Explode XS-V1335X 5.25-<br />
inch, three-way speakers which are rated at 50<br />
watts RMS and 200 watts peak power.To keep<br />
the airtight seal <strong>of</strong> the speakers intact, I sealed<br />
them with black silicon rubber. (Pho<strong>to</strong>s A & B.)<br />
At the bike’s main power connec<strong>to</strong>r interface<br />
(located under the left side <strong>of</strong> the front<br />
fairing) I cut all eight <strong>of</strong> the audio unit’s speaker<br />
outputs and routed a four-pair cable <strong>to</strong> the<br />
left saddlebag. For access in<strong>to</strong> the saddlebag I<br />
cut/melted a 3/4-inch hole though<br />
the side <strong>of</strong> the case and protected<br />
the wiring with a grommet. (Note:<br />
Melting a hole though the plastic<br />
material <strong>of</strong> the saddlebag protects<br />
the plastic from developing stress<br />
cracks caused by a drill or hole saw<br />
blade catching. I accomplished this<br />
by using a three-inch piece <strong>of</strong> 3/4-<br />
inch copper pipe held by pliers and<br />
heated red hot with a propane<br />
<strong>to</strong>rch). I then hooked the wires up<br />
<strong>to</strong> the input <strong>of</strong> a four-way Kenwood<br />
amplifier that (after taking measurements<br />
and checking these against<br />
reality) would fit vertically in the<br />
center rear section on the saddlebag.<br />
(Pho<strong>to</strong> C.) Then I ran a return <strong>of</strong> two-pair<br />
cables from the Kenwood’s outputs back <strong>to</strong> the<br />
left front fairing and reconnected this <strong>to</strong> the<br />
wires I had previously cut in the wiring harness<br />
that goes <strong>to</strong> the input <strong>of</strong> each speaker.This single<br />
area interface was done <strong>to</strong> localize any<br />
future troubleshooting and keep the bike’s<br />
wiring basically intact. Notice that this modification<br />
affects only the bike’s external speakers<br />
and leaves all functions original. Be sure that all<br />
connections are soldered and covered with<br />
heat shrink.<br />
With all the installation work completed, I<br />
reassembled the bike and set the amplifier’s<br />
input and output levels according <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Kenwood’s owner’s manual.<br />
It was now time <strong>to</strong> ride and enjoy this<br />
upgraded audio system and start <strong>to</strong> imagine<br />
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D<br />
Subwo<strong>of</strong>ers mounted in aluminum sheet inside the <strong>Wing</strong>’s<br />
travel trunk, with magnets extending through the trunk wall.<br />
E<br />
Another <strong>view</strong> <strong>of</strong> the subwo<strong>of</strong>er assembly in the travel trunk.<br />
F<br />
The saddlebag-mounted capaci<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
G<br />
A <strong>view</strong> <strong>of</strong> the two subwo<strong>of</strong>ers and the smaller port between them.<br />
what I could do next.<br />
Audio Upgrade: Phase II<br />
I noticed that there was large, unused flat<br />
space on the front part <strong>of</strong> the trunk behind the<br />
passenger seat that proved <strong>to</strong> have enough<br />
space <strong>to</strong> mount two eight-inch subwo<strong>of</strong>ers.<br />
After a re<strong>view</strong> <strong>of</strong> all manufacturers’ subwo<strong>of</strong>ers<br />
and their specs, I chose Sony’s XS-<br />
L82P5 eight-inch subwo<strong>of</strong>er. It was the only<br />
one that covered a large audio spectrum range<br />
<strong>of</strong> 30 <strong>to</strong> 1,000 hertz and had a power rating <strong>of</strong><br />
220 watts RMS and 900 watts peak.This audio<br />
range is well above the 20 <strong>to</strong> 250 hertz covered<br />
by most BD amp-driven subwo<strong>of</strong>ers.Also,<br />
by installing two eight-inch Sony units, I would<br />
have a combined square inch area larger than<br />
one 15-inch subwo<strong>of</strong>er.<br />
Since the plastic front part <strong>of</strong> the trunk is<br />
not stiff enough <strong>to</strong> hold the weight <strong>of</strong> these<br />
two heavy subwo<strong>of</strong>ers (which have a combined<br />
weight <strong>of</strong> over 20 lbs.), I <strong>to</strong>ok a sheet <strong>of</strong> oneeighth-inch<br />
thick aluminum sheet metal and cut<br />
it <strong>to</strong> fit the entire front trunk face. Using the<br />
Sony’s speaker template, I cut two eight-inch<br />
holes in the aluminum metal sheet for the subwo<strong>of</strong>ers<br />
<strong>to</strong> mount through. Next, I bent a 15-<br />
degree bend in the bot<strong>to</strong>m <strong>to</strong> mate up with the<br />
angle <strong>of</strong> the trunk’s bot<strong>to</strong>m tapered curve. This<br />
lip was used <strong>to</strong> mount the metal sheet <strong>to</strong> the<br />
bot<strong>to</strong>m <strong>of</strong> the trunk by drilling it and using<br />
screws and nuts. Finally, I painted the forward<br />
facing side <strong>of</strong> the sheet metal black.<br />
The following are some coordinates for you<br />
<strong>to</strong> use in mounting this aluminum plate. As<br />
<strong>view</strong>ed from the inside <strong>of</strong> the trunk, there are<br />
six reinforcing ribs molded in<strong>to</strong> the plastic <strong>to</strong>p<br />
section <strong>of</strong> the panel that serve as great references.<br />
Using a compass, I drew two circles on<br />
the trunk’s outside panel making sure the<br />
markings were no higher than the fourth inside<br />
rib (as counted from the bot<strong>to</strong>m up, or 2.5<br />
inches from the <strong>to</strong>p). Because the angling <strong>of</strong><br />
the sheet metal would be mounted vertically<br />
straight while the trunk panel is sloped, the<br />
subs are moved forward and out <strong>of</strong> the trunk<br />
by an inch, leaving only 2.5 inches <strong>of</strong> magnet<br />
protrusion in<strong>to</strong> the trunk. This enabled me <strong>to</strong><br />
cut smaller holes for the subwo<strong>of</strong>ers in the<br />
bike’s plastic trunk face (Pho<strong>to</strong> D.)<br />
My aluminum sheet (as mounted and not<br />
including the bot<strong>to</strong>m lip) measures 9.5 inches<br />
tall and 18 inches wide. The <strong>to</strong>p corners are<br />
con<strong>to</strong>ured <strong>to</strong> match the speakers.<br />
For the trunk lid <strong>to</strong> close, its front bot<strong>to</strong>m<br />
edge moves in a circular motion: backwards, as<br />
it moves down. Again, counting from the bot<strong>to</strong>m<br />
rib up, do not allow the aluminum sheet<br />
<strong>to</strong> extend above the fifth inside rib or (and this<br />
is very critical) <strong>view</strong>ed from the outside, keep<br />
the sheet metal’s upper edge one inch below<br />
the <strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> the trunk panel. Next, be sure there<br />
is a one-inch gap between the <strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> the aluminum<br />
sheet and the trunk panel’s face. This<br />
will allow the trunk lid <strong>to</strong> close while having<br />
minimal effect on the upper section <strong>of</strong> the rear<br />
seat, which will have <strong>to</strong> be slightly shimmed.<br />
(Please note: If you are using an aftermarket<br />
seat, you’ll have <strong>to</strong> do a bit more engineering.)<br />
For mounting hardware I used stainless<br />
steel machine screws and friction nuts (nuts<br />
with nylon inserts). In securing this assembly <strong>to</strong><br />
the bike’s trunk, I used machine screws long<br />
enough <strong>to</strong> go through the speaker mounts, aluminum<br />
sheet and trunk face only up <strong>to</strong> the first<br />
rib. Be sure <strong>to</strong> use large washers <strong>to</strong> give these<br />
screws more holding power <strong>to</strong> the plastic<br />
trunk face. After the fourth rib, I used machine<br />
screws only long enough <strong>to</strong> hold the subwo<strong>of</strong>er<br />
<strong>to</strong> the metal plate with nuts.<br />
After the subwo<strong>of</strong>ers and their metal sheet<br />
assembly were mounted, I cut a strip <strong>of</strong> nylon<br />
screen <strong>to</strong> fit the gap between the sheet metal<br />
and trunk face (tack-glued in place) finally sealing<br />
the gap air-tight with a thick layer <strong>of</strong> black<br />
silicon rubber concaved <strong>to</strong> allow the trunk lip<br />
<strong>to</strong> seat when closed. (Pho<strong>to</strong> E.)<br />
Now it was time <strong>to</strong> mount the subwo<strong>of</strong>er<br />
amp in the right saddlebag. After measuring<br />
inside the saddlebag and looking at all the aftermarket<br />
subwo<strong>of</strong>er amplifiers, I chose the<br />
Kenwood KAC-7201 rated at 800 watts.<br />
(Remember, manufacturers redesign amplifiers<br />
every few years, so you need <strong>to</strong> do your own<br />
homework here.) This amp could be mounted<br />
horizontally with enough space behind it <strong>to</strong><br />
mount a one-farad power stiffening capaci<strong>to</strong>r<br />
<strong>to</strong> assist the battery when driving the subwo<strong>of</strong>er<br />
at high levels. (Pho<strong>to</strong> F.) I cut/melted<br />
another three-quarter-inch hole in the right<br />
saddlebag and ran a two-pair cable across the<br />
rear wheel fender <strong>to</strong> the right amp’s input.<br />
Next, I ran two number red six-gauge wires <strong>to</strong><br />
the battery and a black six-gauge wire <strong>to</strong> the<br />
central ground on the bike’s cross brace under<br />
the gas tank. Wiring <strong>to</strong> the two Sony subwo<strong>of</strong>ers<br />
was also six-gauge.<br />
Finally it was time <strong>to</strong> power up the entire<br />
system.To determine the best sound and maximum<br />
power, the Sony subwo<strong>of</strong>ers were connected<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Kenwood amp in several configurations.<br />
After several trials and errors, I found<br />
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that mono output where the right and left<br />
power banks are bridged <strong>to</strong>gether at 2 ohms<br />
would be used while the speakers were connected<br />
in series, creating an 8-ohm load. This<br />
load mismatch created the best output (as<br />
measured with a decibel meter) and gave the<br />
added protection <strong>of</strong> saving the alterna<strong>to</strong>r and<br />
battery from extreme <strong>current</strong> during base<br />
peaks. The Kenwood’s subwo<strong>of</strong>er amp’s controls<br />
were set as follows: the input filter was<br />
set <strong>to</strong> All Pass; the bass boost switch was set <strong>to</strong><br />
plus 12 dB and the input sensitivity level control<br />
was set at half-open.<br />
An overload from this one amplifier could<br />
easily deplete the 1,100-watt charging system<br />
without the added load <strong>of</strong> lights and the first<br />
amp.<br />
The powerful cone movement <strong>of</strong> these subwo<strong>of</strong>ers<br />
caused the trunk <strong>to</strong> vibrate and blast<br />
air out around the lid. To s<strong>to</strong>p this, I used<br />
Dynamat Xtreme on the trunk’s lid gap.To vent<br />
this air pressure, I cut a twoinch<br />
tuned port between the<br />
subwo<strong>of</strong>ers, creating a tuned<br />
base port. (Pho<strong>to</strong> G.)<br />
Now I had <strong>to</strong> face the<br />
laws <strong>of</strong> Thermodynamics due<br />
<strong>to</strong> the high heat generated by<br />
operating an 800-watt amplifier<br />
in the small, sealed area<br />
<strong>of</strong> a Gold <strong>Wing</strong>’s saddlebag. I<br />
removed and disassembled<br />
the subwo<strong>of</strong>er amp. Through<br />
the case’s aluminum heat<br />
sink, I cut four three-inch<br />
holes (two in the <strong>to</strong>p and<br />
two in the bot<strong>to</strong>m) with a<br />
hole saw on my drill press<br />
(Note: Aluminum will foul up<br />
any hole saw blade unless a<br />
H<br />
lubricant such as WD-40 is<br />
used during the cutting<br />
process.) I then bought five<br />
DC muffin fans from Radio Shack: four threeinch<br />
fans and one five-inch fan.The four threeinch<br />
fans were set up as follows: The bot<strong>to</strong>m<br />
two fans were mounted <strong>to</strong> suck cool air in<br />
while the <strong>to</strong>p two fans were mounted <strong>to</strong> pull<br />
hot air out. Behind the wo<strong>of</strong>er amp and over<br />
the large power capaci<strong>to</strong>r, I mounted the fifth<br />
fan, the five-inch unit for its cooling.All five fans<br />
are controlled by a case-mounted thermo<br />
switch set <strong>to</strong> activate when the amp’s heat sink<br />
reaches 130 degrees F. (These thermo switches<br />
are carried by most heating and air conditioning<br />
shops.) (Pho<strong>to</strong> H.)<br />
To bring in cold air and remove the hot air<br />
(which naturally rises <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>p section <strong>of</strong><br />
each saddlebag) I cut/melted three-quarterinch<br />
holes in the <strong>to</strong>p and bot<strong>to</strong>m front <strong>of</strong> each<br />
saddlebag.To filter the raw air coming in<strong>to</strong> each<br />
saddlebag’s bot<strong>to</strong>m vent hole, I used a car<br />
breather PCV filter.To remove hot air from the<br />
<strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> both saddlebags, I cut/melted another<br />
three-quarter-inch hole and glued a nylon hose<br />
barb connected <strong>to</strong> a three-quarter-inch PVC<br />
nylon reinforced hose. Both suction outlet<br />
hoses are hooked <strong>to</strong>gether with a Y union<br />
behind the right rear sidecover, and a single<br />
three-quarter-inch hose was routed under the<br />
gas tank and over the <strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> the engine past<br />
the throttle body manifold. This PVC pipe is<br />
terminated through another hole in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
breather intake box (above the air filter).<br />
While the engine is running, cool air is continually<br />
circulated over both amplifiers, with<br />
hot air being drawn in<strong>to</strong> the mo<strong>to</strong>r via the air<br />
cleaner. The faster I ride, the faster the air is<br />
exchanged. Should the outside air be <strong>to</strong>o warm<br />
(as on a hot summer day) causing the amp’s<br />
heat sink <strong>to</strong> rise above 130 degrees, all five fans<br />
will kick in <strong>to</strong> force cooler air through the amp.<br />
On days where the air is 50 degrees or less, the<br />
fans never turn on despite the fact the amps<br />
are driven hard. In short, each saddlebag has<br />
three three-quarter-inch holes cut in it—one<br />
for wiring access and two for ventilation.<br />
Because both amps are held in place with<br />
Velcro, all I need do <strong>to</strong> use the saddlebags for<br />
Fans help vent the amplifier’s heat.<br />
s<strong>to</strong>rage is <strong>to</strong> disconnect the amps from their<br />
electrical connections and remove them. Since<br />
the four-way amp is the master amp (that feeds<br />
the subwo<strong>of</strong>er’s amp), I simply reconnect its<br />
inputs in<strong>to</strong> its outputs. Once again, the system<br />
returns <strong>to</strong> the original fac<strong>to</strong>ry 15 watt RMS<br />
unit, only with better speakers (less the subwo<strong>of</strong>ers).<br />
Function<br />
The combined system has a <strong>to</strong>tal peak output<br />
<strong>of</strong> 1,084 peak watts. I have placed a digital<br />
audio decibel meter on the Gold <strong>Wing</strong>’s driver’s<br />
seat with the volume set on level 22 (out<br />
<strong>of</strong> 30). I got a reading <strong>of</strong> 123 decibels on bass<br />
peaks!<br />
On audio levels above a volume setting <strong>of</strong><br />
20, the bass can shake the GL1800 hard<br />
enough <strong>to</strong> vibrate the rear<strong>view</strong> mirrors while<br />
s<strong>to</strong>pped at a red light and create the feeling <strong>of</strong><br />
a co-rider moving around on the rear seat. At<br />
times I think my cell phone is vibrating and I’m<br />
receiving a call during base peaks. I usually run<br />
the audio unit’s bass and treble two notches <strong>of</strong>f<br />
“0” for more bass. At a level <strong>of</strong> 18, I can enjoy<br />
music from the speakers while I drive the interstate<br />
at 75 mph plus. Unlike the limited trunkmounted<br />
wo<strong>of</strong>ers in cars powered by the limited,<br />
but high power, BD Amp, whereby people<br />
outside the vehicle hear only a “boom, boom,”<br />
my expanded range Sony system fills the surrounding<br />
area for several hundred feet with<br />
full-bodied sound.<br />
Should you choose <strong>to</strong> take a co-rider with<br />
you, be sure <strong>to</strong> use the fade control <strong>to</strong> shift all<br />
audio <strong>to</strong> the front speakers and lower the volume<br />
<strong>to</strong> a comfortable level for the passenger.<br />
Although the subwo<strong>of</strong>ers provide a nice lumbar<br />
support for the passenger, high power from<br />
these units can also be therapeutic for kidney<br />
s<strong>to</strong>nes.<br />
The only trouble I’ve had with the system<br />
has been <strong>to</strong>tally external.While returning from<br />
a ride through the mountains <strong>of</strong> northwest<br />
Georgia I passed though the small <strong>to</strong>wn <strong>of</strong><br />
Easley, South Carolina, on the US 123 bypass at<br />
10:30 p.m. with the audio level set on 16. I was<br />
pulled over by the city police<br />
and threatened with a $400<br />
fine for violating the city’s<br />
noise code. I played dumb<br />
(like most people who get<br />
pulled over do) and <strong>to</strong>ld the<br />
city police that “It’s only a<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle radio.” I figured<br />
this was the first time a Gold<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> with a s<strong>to</strong>ck exhaust has<br />
ever been pulled over for<br />
noise!<br />
In the final analysis, my dual<br />
amp, 14-speaker system is<br />
unequalled in audio power by<br />
any other mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle. While<br />
cruising down a country road,<br />
I have been given a “Thumbs<br />
Up” by people I’ve passed. I’ve<br />
also had people come over <strong>to</strong><br />
me at gas stations <strong>to</strong> comment<br />
on the great sound. On<br />
the other hand, I’ve had some angry mo<strong>to</strong>rists<br />
roll down their windows and yell a word <strong>of</strong><br />
blessing at me. If I’m really pumping out the<br />
power, all I can do is see their lips moving.<br />
A final note here: Many <strong>of</strong> my fellow Gold<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>ers <strong>to</strong>ld me that I was “burning up my<br />
alterna<strong>to</strong>r.” After running the system 90 percent<br />
<strong>of</strong> the time over 18 months, I pulled the<br />
alterna<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> see if there was any heat damage<br />
or brush wear.The alterna<strong>to</strong>r looked great and<br />
the brushes (measured against a new set) had<br />
only worn about a sixteenth <strong>of</strong> an inch; normal<br />
for a bike with 43,000 miles.<br />
●<br />
About Harry McCall: He works full time as an<br />
electronic engineer for the South Carolina<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation. For 23 years, he ran<br />
McCall’s Electronic Services that specialized in the<br />
repair <strong>of</strong> all levels <strong>of</strong> electronic video and audio<br />
equipment. He is a Senior Certified Electronic<br />
Technician and passed the Federal Communications<br />
Commission’s First Class License with Radar<br />
Endorsement. He also holds four other national electronic<br />
certifications.<br />
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T e r r i & D a n n y C o n w a y , G W R R A # 2 3 6 4 3 9 , F r a n k f o r t , K e n t u c k y<br />
Our adventure began on July 7, 2006. Danny & I started a trip that we had been dreaming <strong>of</strong> since we purchased our 2002 Gold <strong>Wing</strong><br />
brand new. We had talked <strong>of</strong> taking at least two weeks <strong>to</strong> head out west. Finally one day, we realized we’d be able <strong>to</strong> do it. And our “big<br />
plan” boiled down <strong>to</strong> this—we decided <strong>to</strong> have “no plan” at all, just jump on our bike and ride. And that’s exactly what we did!<br />
At Rocky Mountain National Park<br />
on the first “real” sightseeing day<br />
<strong>of</strong> our western adventure.<br />
We left our driveway on a Friday<br />
evening after work (I work at a bank<br />
and Danny is a semi driver), and<br />
went from our home in Kentucky <strong>to</strong><br />
Indianapolis the first night. The next day, we<br />
headed west on Route 36 through Indiana,<br />
Illinois, Missouri and <strong>to</strong> Kansas, where we<br />
passed a lot <strong>of</strong> pretty farm land. The next morning,<br />
we ran through rain most <strong>of</strong> the day, but<br />
managed <strong>to</strong> count seven hawks, see some buffalo,<br />
and even slow down <strong>to</strong> let wild turkey<br />
cross the road. We finally made it out <strong>to</strong> Greely,<br />
Colorado—the real “start point” for our adventure—that<br />
evening.<br />
July 10 (Day 4) We start out at 6 a.m. by eating<br />
at the Waffle House in Loveland, Colorado.<br />
We are starting <strong>to</strong> see some beautiful mountains<br />
and skies. After breakfast, we enter Big<br />
Thompson Canyon. All I can say is “WOW!”<br />
Sweeping curves and cliffs along a two-lane<br />
road <strong>of</strong> wonder. It is absolutely incredible.<br />
After a short break in Estes Park, we start<br />
our <strong>to</strong>ur through Rocky Mountain National<br />
Park—fifty-six miles <strong>of</strong> gorgeous everything.<br />
The coolest temperature that we encounter is a<br />
very crisp 43 degrees F, with a hard wind blowing.<br />
But with all the gorgeous scenery around<br />
us, we don’t notice the cold or the wind. After<br />
several miles in<strong>to</strong> the park, we come upon three<br />
elk that are feeding along the roadside. I am so<br />
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We loved Big Thompson<br />
Canyon, with its sweeping<br />
curves and spectacular<br />
mountain cliffs.<br />
excited that I almost make Danny wreck the<br />
bike! It is our first real wildlife sighting that we<br />
can actually get close <strong>to</strong>.<br />
The deer are enormous, but so graceful at<br />
the same time. Their antlers are covered with<br />
velvet. We take several pictures and are on our<br />
way again. There is so much <strong>to</strong> see in this park!<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the park, we end up in Grand<br />
Lake, Colorado, population 259. We s<strong>to</strong>p at The<br />
Rocky Mountain C<strong>of</strong>fee Company for a bite <strong>to</strong><br />
eat and, <strong>of</strong> course, a cup <strong>of</strong> c<strong>of</strong>fee. Delicious!<br />
It is here that we meet “Peter the Painter.”<br />
He approaches us as we eat on the porch outside<br />
with a <strong>view</strong> <strong>of</strong> the mountains. Peter has noticed<br />
the Seabee patch on Danny’s vest. So the two <strong>of</strong><br />
them discuss their Navy days, and we learn<br />
quite a lot about Grand Lake from this interesting<br />
man. He informs us that he was once called<br />
“Peter the Plumber” as well. Several cars drive<br />
by and all honk at Peter and wave. It is sort <strong>of</strong><br />
like being in Mayberry.<br />
Peter tells us about the <strong>to</strong>wn’s oldest resident<br />
(though he can’t remember his name). It seems<br />
this gentleman had gone out on the night <strong>of</strong> his<br />
birthday <strong>to</strong> celebrate at his favorite spot with<br />
some ladies, and he got home late. He got up<br />
the next morning and came outside <strong>to</strong> walk <strong>to</strong><br />
church. His eyesight was very poor, so he didn’t<br />
see the moose in his yard that was injured<br />
due <strong>to</strong> being hit by a car. He actually walked<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the injured moose and it knocked the gent<br />
down and killed him.<br />
Apparently, the ladies in the c<strong>of</strong>fee shop are<br />
still very distraught from this accident. One<br />
tells us that she can’t bring herself <strong>to</strong> delete his<br />
number from her cell phone. It is a very closeknit<br />
community, and I don’t want <strong>to</strong> leave.<br />
Our <strong>Wing</strong> and camper at<br />
the Wyoming State line.<br />
The Rocky Mountain C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
Company, where we met<br />
“Peter the Painter,” in the tiny<br />
<strong>to</strong>wn <strong>of</strong> Grand Lake, Colorado.<br />
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The Grand Te<strong>to</strong>n National Park <strong>to</strong>ok our breath away.<br />
Our encounter with the bison at<br />
Yellows<strong>to</strong>ne wound up being<br />
closer than we would have liked.<br />
But we do end up leaving Grand Lake and<br />
travel on Highway 125 in<strong>to</strong> Wyoming. We are<br />
in the middle <strong>of</strong> no-man’s land as we approach<br />
the Welcome sign for the state. We s<strong>to</strong>p <strong>to</strong> take<br />
it all in for about thirty minutes or so. No other<br />
vehicle <strong>of</strong> any kind passes us by while we are<br />
there. It is so peaceful. No noise <strong>of</strong> any kind.<br />
I’m feeling pretty silly, so I suggest taking our<br />
picture laying in the middle <strong>of</strong> the road! After<br />
all, it’s not everyday you can do something like<br />
that!<br />
It is one fantastic day, and we are tired. So<br />
it’s an overnight stay in Rawlins, Wyoming. We<br />
have ridden 349 miles <strong>to</strong>day, and our <strong>Wing</strong> is so<br />
filthy that we take her <strong>to</strong> the car wash for some<br />
cleaning up. She looks much better afterward.<br />
July 11 (Day 5) We are on Route 287 north,<br />
headed <strong>to</strong> the Grand Te<strong>to</strong>ns. It is here that we<br />
happen upon Muddy Gap and Denise Weller.<br />
“3 Forks Muddy Gap Service” the sign reads.<br />
What a neat place!<br />
As we enter the s<strong>to</strong>re, we are greeted by a<br />
cheerful Denise, and she welcomes us <strong>to</strong><br />
Muddy Gap, home <strong>of</strong> “mud.” We learn that the<br />
“mud,” a homemade chocolate ice cream, is<br />
made right here. And it’s very good, by the way.<br />
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A marker indicates the spot<br />
where General Custer fell at<br />
the Battle <strong>of</strong> Little Bighorn.<br />
As I head <strong>to</strong> the ladies room in the back, I<br />
notice a large jar with a sign that reads<br />
“ROYAL FLUSH FUND.” Of course I have <strong>to</strong><br />
inquire about this, so Denise tells me that two<br />
local women keep the facilities clean, and the<br />
jar is their salary for doing that. So I contribute<br />
<strong>to</strong> the “fund.” I also purchase a T-shirt for a souvenir<br />
that reads “I ate mud at Muddy Gap” so I<br />
will always remember the chocolate ice cream<br />
and Denise.<br />
On we go <strong>to</strong>wards the Te<strong>to</strong>ns, and the closer<br />
we get, the darker the skies become. We are getting<br />
a little concerned about the wind and<br />
approaching s<strong>to</strong>rm, so we find a campground<br />
very quickly. (I think I forgot <strong>to</strong> mention that,<br />
this whole trip, we are pulling our Leisure Lite<br />
camper. Our intentions had been <strong>to</strong> camp every<br />
night on this trip, but so far that hasn’t happened<br />
till <strong>to</strong>night.)<br />
Well, as we check in<strong>to</strong> the campground,<br />
wanting <strong>to</strong> get set up before the s<strong>to</strong>rm comes, I<br />
learn there is no shower house on the premises.<br />
Needless <strong>to</strong> say, I am not a “happy camper”<br />
about this. But we stay anyway, and the s<strong>to</strong>rm<br />
isn’t as bad as it looked. We have some wind,<br />
which is a little scary when you’re in a tent, but<br />
soon the sun comes out and, along with it, a<br />
gorgeous rainbow.<br />
So all is well. We sleep in our camper all<br />
night—no buffalo or moose sightings, and<br />
that’s a good thing. (The campground attendant<br />
had <strong>to</strong>ld us the night before that usually there is<br />
a herd <strong>of</strong> buffalo that comes through the camp<br />
every night!)<br />
July 12 (Day 6) We wake up <strong>to</strong> snow on the<br />
Te<strong>to</strong>ns. Wow!<br />
Now I am up and ready for a shower but, <strong>of</strong><br />
course, there is none. So we ride in<strong>to</strong> Jackson<br />
Hole. This is a really cool place and, <strong>of</strong> course,<br />
we are hungry. We s<strong>to</strong>p at the 89 Diner for<br />
breakfast, and am I glad we do! The place is so<br />
inviting and warm! It has a log cabin feel <strong>to</strong> it<br />
and the best breakfast I have ever eaten—<br />
smoked porkchops, eggs, biscuits and some<br />
darn good c<strong>of</strong>fee.<br />
Outside the diner, there is a beautiful flower<br />
garden that has a s<strong>to</strong>ne walkway. There are bird<br />
feeders hanging everywhere and the biggest<br />
black birds with yellow wings we’ve ever seen.<br />
They are so pretty. Next <strong>to</strong> the diner is a motel<br />
called The Wagon Wheel Inn. Danny walks<br />
over there <strong>to</strong> see about staying for a night. They<br />
have vacancies, and the price is right, so my<br />
prayers are answered. This means a nice, hot<br />
shower is waiting just for us.<br />
After we get settled in, we walk down<strong>to</strong>wn<br />
from our motel <strong>to</strong> some great shops. We even<br />
s<strong>to</strong>p in the park in the middle <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn where the<br />
famous antler arches are. Then we go back <strong>to</strong><br />
our room for a rest before supper and it’s good<br />
that we do. All <strong>of</strong> a sudden, the wind picks up,<br />
and it gets cold, with dark clouds overhead.<br />
Then comes the rain and hail. And, yes, it is<br />
hail. We can’t believe our eyes.<br />
Tree limbs are falling all over the parking<br />
lot and all around our bike. Danny videotapes<br />
the whole event from the doorway <strong>of</strong> our cozy<br />
motel room, and it is over as fast as it came, but<br />
it sure was exciting. Best <strong>of</strong> all, no damage <strong>to</strong><br />
the bike, thank goodness. After the s<strong>to</strong>rm, we<br />
head back down<strong>to</strong>wn for some family souvenirs<br />
and our evening meal.<br />
July 13 (Day 7) We start our day with<br />
breakfast from the 89 Diner again, then head <strong>to</strong><br />
The Te<strong>to</strong>n National Park. The park is great,<br />
with lots <strong>of</strong> snow-covered mountains and sights<br />
that take our breath away. But the best is waiting<br />
for us in Yellows<strong>to</strong>ne.<br />
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Soda Butte, near Yellows<strong>to</strong>ne, is a large,<br />
mostly dormant, hot spring cone that<br />
sits where Soda Butte Creek opens up<br />
in<strong>to</strong> the Lamar Valley.<br />
There are waterfalls <strong>of</strong> every size, including<br />
Moose Falls, Lewis Falls, Kepler Cascades and<br />
Gibbon Falls. They are each just amazing and<br />
unique in their own way. And, <strong>of</strong> course, we<br />
can’t pass up Old Faithful. Her display is right<br />
on time as always, and lasts approximately four<br />
minutes, and is worth every second. We head<br />
back <strong>to</strong> Jackson Hole after that, but go a different<br />
route through another part <strong>of</strong> Yellows<strong>to</strong>ne.<br />
I had mentioned earlier <strong>to</strong> Danny that we<br />
really hadn’t seen any buffalo up close. Well, all<br />
that changes! We come upon traffic completely<br />
s<strong>to</strong>pped, and so we look up ahead. Right in the<br />
middle <strong>of</strong> the road is a huge buffalo coming<br />
straight <strong>to</strong>wards us! He walks very slowly<br />
beside us, going the opposite direction, but<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ps and looks right at us before moving on.<br />
Danny has his hand on the throttle, ready <strong>to</strong><br />
move out if need be. Let me tell you something,<br />
those buffalo are enormous and really are not <strong>to</strong><br />
be messed with! We are really glad when he<br />
moves on. Trust me, I never say anything else<br />
the entire trip about wanting <strong>to</strong> see one up close<br />
again. That is close enough for both <strong>of</strong> us!<br />
We s<strong>to</strong>p at several geysers along the way<br />
back, and it is fascinating <strong>to</strong> feel the heat from<br />
the boiling pools <strong>of</strong> crystal clear water. What a<br />
day. We make it back <strong>to</strong> our room after 275<br />
miles <strong>of</strong> fun and treat ourselves <strong>to</strong> a great<br />
Italian meal from Anthony’s. Then we call it a<br />
day. Total miles this trip (so far): 2,214.<br />
July 14 (Day 8) I really hate leaving this<br />
wonderful <strong>to</strong>wn, but the journey must go on.<br />
Again we go a different route through<br />
Yellows<strong>to</strong>ne <strong>to</strong>day. We also see a lot more buffalo<br />
and elk.<br />
We make it <strong>to</strong> Silver Gate, Montana, around<br />
lunch time, and s<strong>to</strong>p at a little roadside s<strong>to</strong>re<br />
where they are cooking buffalo dogs and<br />
bratwurst on a huge grill outside. Man, does it<br />
smell good! So I try a buffalo dog but can’t talk<br />
Danny in<strong>to</strong> it. It’s not bad tasting at all.<br />
Next, we travel <strong>to</strong> one <strong>of</strong> our few “planned<br />
destinations” this trip. The Bear Tooth Pass, as<br />
many <strong>of</strong> our Gold <strong>Wing</strong> friends have <strong>to</strong>ld us, is<br />
a must-see. And now that we’re here, we agree<br />
that they were most definitely right.<br />
The farther you go, the higher you get. We<br />
climb 10,000 feet <strong>to</strong> the West Summit, where<br />
we s<strong>to</strong>p at an overlook. There is no one else<br />
there but us, so it is a special moment. We sit<br />
very high on the rocks that overlook the mountainside,<br />
and we can see the road below us that<br />
we traveled just moments earlier. But now it<br />
looks so small, like a black, curled ribbon.<br />
We had promised a friend back home that<br />
we would bring her back a rock for her flower<br />
garden, so this seems like a good place <strong>to</strong> find<br />
one. On the way <strong>to</strong> the bike, we start searching<br />
for the perfect one. All <strong>of</strong> a sudden, Danny says,<br />
“Honey, look over there!” There, coming down<br />
the side <strong>of</strong> the mountain, is a family <strong>of</strong> mountain<br />
goats—several adults and a baby. It is such<br />
a neat sight <strong>to</strong> see.<br />
We finish the route <strong>of</strong> the Bear Tooth Pass<br />
and when we reach the bot<strong>to</strong>m, the extreme<br />
heat hits us head on. It is a terrible 99 degrees<br />
F. We make it <strong>to</strong> Billings, Montana, for the<br />
night after 308 miles for the day. I do laundry<br />
there, since a “woman’s work” is never done.<br />
July 15 (Day 9) Today, we are en route <strong>to</strong><br />
Little Big Horn National Monument, traveling<br />
Interstate 90 on <strong>to</strong> Highway 212. It’s pretty hot<br />
this morning and we are also starting <strong>to</strong> experience<br />
some smoke from the wildfires. We s<strong>to</strong>p at<br />
Little Bighorn but, due <strong>to</strong> the thick smoke, we<br />
don’t stay long. But we do get <strong>to</strong> see where<br />
General Custer fell <strong>to</strong> his death and learn <strong>of</strong> the<br />
battle that was fought on those grounds.<br />
As we leave there, we see some <strong>of</strong> the wildfires<br />
that are burning. They come right up next<br />
<strong>to</strong> the roadside. The smoke finally goes away,<br />
but the heat remains and gets worse. We have a<br />
reading <strong>of</strong> 108 degrees F on the bike <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
Now that’s hot! We s<strong>to</strong>p for the night very early<br />
<strong>to</strong>day in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.<br />
The air conditioning sure is nice, and the<br />
lady at the hotel front desk is so helpful. She<br />
gives us a map for <strong>to</strong>morrow <strong>to</strong> make our way<br />
through the Black Hills and on <strong>to</strong> Mt.<br />
Rushmore.<br />
July 16 (Day 10) We’re up early and headed<br />
out. It’s nice and cool right now, but we know it<br />
won’t be later. First we get <strong>to</strong> Spearfish<br />
Canyon, with its gorgeous black hills, streams,<br />
and tunnels. This is a biker’s dream.<br />
Bridal Veil Falls is our first s<strong>to</strong>p along the<br />
way, and we take some fantastic pictures. Next,<br />
we come upon Deadwood, but we don’t s<strong>to</strong>p<br />
here, just make a quick pass down Main Street.<br />
Though it looks like it would be a fun spot,<br />
Keys<strong>to</strong>ne, South Dakota, is our s<strong>to</strong>pping point<br />
for the night, or should I say “the afternoon.”<br />
It’s already up <strong>to</strong> about 100 degrees F, and it’s<br />
only noon! Time for a nap.<br />
Later, we <strong>to</strong>ur Keys<strong>to</strong>ne for some more souvenirs.<br />
We have a four-year-old granddaughter<br />
who loves horses, so we buy a locally made<br />
cowgirl hat for her. Of course, there is a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
Black Hills Gold jewelry. I try <strong>to</strong> decide what <strong>to</strong><br />
get and end up getting turquoise earrings<br />
instead. We head back <strong>to</strong> the room and get<br />
ready <strong>to</strong> go see Mt. Rushmore—only about four<br />
miles from <strong>to</strong>wn.<br />
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We hop on the bike and head out in the<br />
slightly cooler weather. We <strong>to</strong>ur Mt. Rushmore<br />
and, let me tell you, pictures don’t do it justice.<br />
I’ve seen pictures <strong>of</strong> it all my life, but <strong>to</strong> really<br />
see it is beyond belief—truly a work <strong>of</strong> art.<br />
After that, we decide <strong>to</strong> take a road that is on<br />
our map and is said <strong>to</strong> have a lot <strong>of</strong> tunnels and<br />
great <strong>view</strong>s.<br />
Well, the map is right. It is just so much fun!<br />
There are seven or eight tunnels, and the first<br />
several are so neat because, when we go<br />
through them, they make almost a complete circle.<br />
And when we get <strong>to</strong> the end <strong>of</strong> the tunnel,<br />
we can see Mt. Rushmore in the distance.<br />
It just so happens we wind up heading<br />
<strong>to</strong>wards the Crazy Horse Memorial, so, <strong>of</strong><br />
course, we have <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p. Usually I am not a big<br />
fan <strong>of</strong> things <strong>of</strong> this nature but, let me tell you,<br />
this is the most amazing thing I have ever seen!<br />
Danny and I go in<strong>to</strong> the museum, and we arrive<br />
when the video is showing on the his<strong>to</strong>ry and<br />
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making <strong>of</strong> this memorial.<br />
We learn the memorial was all started by a<br />
man named Korczak in 1949. He was asked by<br />
a Lakota Indian Chief <strong>to</strong> sculpt this memorial<br />
<strong>of</strong> Crazy Horse. He worked on this project the<br />
remaining years <strong>of</strong> his life, with no help from<br />
the federal government. He died in 1982, but<br />
his family is keeping his dream alive by continuing<br />
the project. It is just so interesting <strong>to</strong> know<br />
that one man had this much determination and<br />
drive <strong>to</strong> take on this huge task.<br />
There is a laser show this evening at dark, so<br />
we stay around for that, and it’s well worth it.<br />
But by now it is late, dark, and cool, and we<br />
head back.<br />
July 17 (Day 11) We need <strong>to</strong> think about<br />
heading back <strong>to</strong>wards good ol’ Kentucky <strong>to</strong>day,<br />
so we get up at 4 a.m. <strong>to</strong> beat the heat. We make<br />
our way in<strong>to</strong> Nebraska, and it is entertaining.<br />
Traveling on Route 2, most <strong>of</strong> the way we are<br />
parallel <strong>to</strong> train tracks. We pass several trains<br />
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and several trains pass us along the way. With<br />
each new train, I wave as the engine goes by<br />
and always get a wave back and a train whistle<br />
from most <strong>of</strong> them. My husband asks me what<br />
I am doing <strong>to</strong> get all those train conduc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong><br />
whistle at me, but I never tell him!<br />
Next on our adventure, we s<strong>to</strong>p in Broken<br />
Bow, Nebraska. What a lovely place: brick<br />
streets and one s<strong>to</strong>p light. It’s where we find<br />
the Arrow Hotel. We climb <strong>of</strong>f our <strong>Wing</strong> and<br />
walk in<strong>to</strong> the most gorgeous hotel lobby I’ve<br />
ever seen. It takes us back in time with its<br />
antique chandeliers and dark wood floors with<br />
everything shining. We just look at each other<br />
and think the same thing, We can’t possibly<br />
afford this place. But we ask anyway, and <strong>to</strong><br />
our amazement it is only $63 per night.<br />
We immediately say we’ll take the room,<br />
and the nice lady tells us a little his<strong>to</strong>ry behind<br />
the hotel which I find very interesting. It<br />
seems the hotel was built in 1928 and consisted<br />
<strong>of</strong> 72 rooms. In the 1980s, the hotel was<br />
scheduled for demolition but along came a<br />
man that s<strong>to</strong>pped that from happening—thank<br />
goodness! He purchased the hotel and remodeled<br />
it completely. It now has 24 suites, and<br />
how sweet they are! Ours is just incredible,<br />
complete with a kitchen, living room, bedroom<br />
with queen bed, and a huge closet. It is like a<br />
small apartment and so comfy.<br />
What a find this place is! We eat in the<br />
Fireside Room restaurant in the hotel. The<br />
booths in the restaurant are made from the old<br />
hotel room doors, complete with the brass<br />
numbers still attached. After we eat, we take a<br />
stroll around the <strong>to</strong>wn square. Every business<br />
is closed for the evening, even though it’s only<br />
6 p.m. It is definitely a highlight <strong>of</strong> the trip for<br />
me <strong>to</strong> see Broken Bow.<br />
July 18 (Day 12) Another early morning<br />
departure before the heat hits. We make it <strong>to</strong><br />
Hannibal, Missouri, <strong>to</strong>night and it’s delivery<br />
pizza in the room for supper.<br />
It is a hard ride <strong>to</strong>day: 556 miles. We have<br />
just had the best time on this trip, but we are<br />
both looking forward <strong>to</strong> being home again.<br />
July 19 (Day 13) The goal <strong>to</strong>day is making<br />
it home, about 430-plus miles away. I have<br />
made a deal with my hubby: If he agrees <strong>to</strong><br />
s<strong>to</strong>p in Madison, Indiana, about 60 miles from<br />
our home, <strong>to</strong> do a little shopping, I will ride the<br />
entire way home <strong>to</strong>day. He gladly agrees.<br />
Madison is a favorite place for both <strong>of</strong> us. So<br />
after some bargains and some packing <strong>of</strong> shopping<br />
bags, we are on our way back <strong>to</strong><br />
Frankfort.<br />
We arrive home about 6:15 p.m., and boy is<br />
it good <strong>to</strong> be home! Waiting for us with lots <strong>of</strong><br />
love is our Shih Tzu Daisy Mae. I have missed<br />
her, and she has missed me. We read the<br />
odometer and it reveals that our <strong>to</strong>tal miles on<br />
this adventure has been 4,287.<br />
Now all we have <strong>to</strong> say is, “Look out 2007<br />
for the next one, because it’s already in the<br />
planning stages for July!”<br />
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B y J i m G r a y b e a l<br />
Continuing his “Ride Better” series, Jim Graybeal discusses lane or track usage while riding.These are situations any rider is likely<br />
<strong>to</strong> encounter on his or her <strong>Wing</strong>. In Jim’s years <strong>of</strong> helping improve riders’ skills, he’s found that problems people have with their<br />
riding <strong>of</strong>ten are caused by forgotten or rusty recall <strong>of</strong> basic skills.<br />
TRACK!” Those<br />
words bring back memories<br />
<strong>of</strong> speeding down a “TRACK!<br />
narrow ski run, more or less under<br />
control, hoping the slower skiers<br />
ahead <strong>of</strong> me will hear those shouted<br />
words and move <strong>to</strong> one side or the<br />
other <strong>of</strong> the trail and thus avoid a serious<br />
entanglement <strong>of</strong> arms, legs, skis,<br />
poles and a long string <strong>of</strong> four-letter<br />
words. (Not <strong>to</strong> mention a free ride in<br />
the Ski Patrol <strong>to</strong>boggan.) Fortunately<br />
(or perhaps unfortunately), that same<br />
technique does not work between<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycles and other vehicles but, in<br />
this sense, some <strong>of</strong> the same principles<br />
apply.<br />
After riding as “a group <strong>of</strong> one” for<br />
more than half <strong>of</strong> my riding miles, I<br />
have found that proper “TRACK”<br />
selection is most important for safe, as<br />
well as enjoyable, travel. These are<br />
some <strong>of</strong> my observations and practices<br />
involving the left, right and center<br />
tracks <strong>of</strong> various travel lanes we share<br />
with all the rest <strong>of</strong> the vehicles on the<br />
road.<br />
In Town: Here in Arizona, tinted<br />
windows seem <strong>to</strong> be the norm, with<br />
some darker than the law allows.<br />
When following a vehicle with tinted<br />
windows, I <strong>of</strong>ten wonder if I am visible<br />
through its rear window, especially at<br />
night or in low light. Rather than follow<br />
these vehicles in the center track,<br />
I follow in the left or right track, keeping<br />
one or the other <strong>of</strong> the vehicle’s<br />
outside rear<strong>view</strong> mirrors in sight.That<br />
way, the driver in front has the possibility<br />
<strong>of</strong> seeing me in two mirrors.<br />
When following a medium-<strong>to</strong>-high<br />
pro<strong>file</strong> service vehicle or SUV with no rear<br />
window, I especially try <strong>to</strong> keep one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
rear<strong>view</strong> mirrors in sight all the time, moving<br />
or s<strong>to</strong>pped. Why? Those drivers (hopefully)<br />
are less apt <strong>to</strong> slow abruptly, knowing I am<br />
there, and are more likely <strong>to</strong> use turn signals<br />
<strong>to</strong> indicate a lane change or turn.We have all<br />
When the first <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p in a left turn lane,<br />
Jim waits in the right track.<br />
When not the first vehicle, Jim prefers <strong>to</strong> be in the left track<br />
<strong>to</strong> be better able <strong>to</strong> see around vehicles in front <strong>of</strong> him.<br />
seen the signs on the rear <strong>of</strong> semi-trailers: “If<br />
you can’t see my mirrors, I can’t see you.”<br />
Left Turn Lanes: When I am the first <strong>to</strong><br />
s<strong>to</strong>p in a left turn lane, waiting for a green<br />
arrow, I s<strong>to</strong>p in the right track. How many<br />
times have we seen a left-turning vehicle,<br />
coming from our right, cut the corner <strong>of</strong> the<br />
left turn lane we are occupying?<br />
Sometimes it goes right over the corner<br />
<strong>of</strong> the left track! S<strong>to</strong>pping and<br />
waiting in the right track gives me<br />
more <strong>of</strong> a safety buffer zone. Plus, I<br />
never s<strong>to</strong>p in the center track where<br />
oil and antifreeze and transmission<br />
fluid and who-knows-what drip <strong>of</strong>f<br />
other vehicles.<br />
When I am not the first vehicle<br />
waiting for a green left turn arrow, I<br />
prefer <strong>to</strong> be in the left track <strong>to</strong> be better<br />
able <strong>to</strong> see around vehicles in front<br />
<strong>of</strong> me and <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> initiate my left<br />
turn more efficiently.<br />
Following Traffic in the Left<br />
Lane: (1) Through intersections, I ride<br />
the left track. This is so vehicles from<br />
the opposite direction, waiting <strong>to</strong> make<br />
a left turn, can see me and be less apt<br />
<strong>to</strong> attempt turning left in front <strong>of</strong>—or<br />
in<strong>to</strong>—me.This is especially true when I<br />
am following a higher, wider pro<strong>file</strong><br />
vehicle. (2) At other times, I will spend<br />
more time in the right track <strong>of</strong> the left<br />
lane, going from one <strong>to</strong> the other as<br />
needed. Again, I stay out <strong>of</strong> the center<br />
track. At all times, I keep enough distance<br />
between my <strong>Wing</strong> and the vehicle<br />
in front <strong>of</strong> me <strong>to</strong> allow for safe<br />
swerving (debris and manhole covers)<br />
and braking.<br />
Following Traffic in the Right<br />
Lane: I prefer <strong>to</strong> travel in the left track<br />
<strong>of</strong> the right lane, which gives me a<br />
buffer zone <strong>to</strong> my right and allows me<br />
<strong>to</strong> see the rear<strong>view</strong> mirror <strong>of</strong> the vehicle<br />
in the left lane as well as the one in<br />
front <strong>of</strong> me.Again, if I can see mirrors,<br />
and am in the right position, drivers are<br />
more apt <strong>to</strong> see me.<br />
On highways with three traffic lanes in the<br />
same direction, I will ride in the left and center<br />
lanes mostly.The right lane tends <strong>to</strong> have<br />
more speed variations, due <strong>to</strong> vehicles that<br />
are without a designated right turn lane slowing<br />
for right turns.<br />
Right Turns: I prefer <strong>to</strong> use the right<br />
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Jim turns from right track <strong>to</strong> right track.<br />
Jim turns from left track <strong>to</strong> left track. Note that he does not cross in<strong>to</strong> an adjacent lane.<br />
Jim moves from the left lane, right track, <strong>to</strong> the right lane, left track—the equivalent <strong>of</strong> half a lane change.<br />
track <strong>of</strong> the right lane, or designated right turn<br />
lane, and turn in<strong>to</strong> the right track <strong>of</strong> the right<br />
lane in the new direction (unless road conditions<br />
dictate otherwise).<br />
Pet Peeve: Why do drivers, when making<br />
a right or left turn at an intersection, immediately<br />
travel across all traffic lanes <strong>to</strong> get <strong>to</strong> the<br />
other side?<br />
Left Turns:When making a left turn, I turn<br />
from the left lane in<strong>to</strong> the left lane in the new<br />
direction, and then safely move from lane <strong>to</strong><br />
lane, one at a time, as needed.The same holds<br />
for right turns—from right lane in<strong>to</strong> right lane.<br />
This procedure is found in all state drivers’<br />
manuals, and it is the law in many locations.<br />
And, it is the safest way <strong>to</strong> travel.<br />
Highway Travel with an HOV lane: In<br />
the HOV lane (High Occupancy Vehicle or car<br />
pool lane), in which mo<strong>to</strong>rcycles are allowed<br />
at all times (Arizona State Law), I ride in the<br />
right track. I do so primarily for visibility, in<br />
that I can see the rear<strong>view</strong> mirrors <strong>of</strong> the<br />
vehicles in front <strong>of</strong> me and in the lane <strong>to</strong> my<br />
right, assuming those drivers are using their<br />
mirrors.<br />
Consider the vehicle in the lane <strong>to</strong> the<br />
right <strong>of</strong> the HOV lane: usually the HOV lane<br />
In the HOV lane, Jim prefers<br />
<strong>to</strong> stay in the right track.<br />
moves faster than the next lane—the lane that<br />
will feed in<strong>to</strong> the HOV lane (Arizona does not<br />
have controlled entry in<strong>to</strong> and out <strong>of</strong> the<br />
HOV lane. By contrast, California has designated<br />
entry and exit points for HOV use.)<br />
Things I try <strong>to</strong> be wary <strong>of</strong>: (1) drivers may not<br />
use their rear<strong>view</strong> mirrors; (2) drivers may not<br />
use their turn signals; (3) there is a blind spot<br />
<strong>to</strong> the left rear <strong>of</strong> the vehicle.<br />
Re<strong>view</strong>ing: (1) I use my high beam, staying<br />
in line with their mirrors <strong>to</strong> get their attention;<br />
(2) I try <strong>to</strong> stay aware, ready <strong>to</strong> move<br />
over in<strong>to</strong> the left track, slowing as needed. (I<br />
don’t like <strong>to</strong> use my horn unless really needed,<br />
but it works); (3) by staying in the right track,<br />
closer <strong>to</strong> the side <strong>of</strong> the vehicle I am passing,<br />
the “cone <strong>of</strong> invisibility” is at its narrowest for<br />
the blind spot. I try <strong>to</strong> pass, or at least pull up<br />
even with, a driver <strong>to</strong> get out <strong>of</strong> his blind spot.<br />
As soon as I can’t see the driver’s face in his<br />
outside rear<strong>view</strong> mirror, I am in that cone <strong>of</strong><br />
invisibility until I am at least in the driver’s line<br />
<strong>of</strong> peripheral vision.<br />
Highway Travel with no HOV lane:<br />
Most <strong>of</strong>ten, when I ride in the left lane, I will<br />
be in the right track. And when in the right<br />
lane (assuming a two-lane road), I will be in the<br />
left track. My reasons for this “TRACK” positioning<br />
are for the mirror visibility, and it is<br />
much easier for me <strong>to</strong> move from one lane <strong>to</strong><br />
the other, moving the equivalent <strong>of</strong> half a lane,<br />
or from one track <strong>to</strong> the next. Passing is also<br />
more efficient, and it seems like I have the<br />
whole center <strong>of</strong> the road <strong>to</strong> myself. Well,<br />
almost.<br />
Disclaimer: Rain and undesirable road<br />
conditions will probably negate most <strong>of</strong> these<br />
ideas. Personal safety and comfort, after a long<br />
day <strong>of</strong> fighting one or both, bring out the magician<br />
in me and I promptly turn in<strong>to</strong> a motel.<br />
Happy riding and keep all that safety<br />
chrome up.<br />
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April 2007 77
W a y n e B u r k e t t • G W R R A # 1 7 1 4 6 1 • F o r t W a y n e ,<br />
I n d i a n a<br />
The Amish in Indiana are some <strong>of</strong> the friendliest people you’ll find<br />
anywhere. In fact, last time <strong>Wing</strong> Ding was held here in Fort Wayne,<br />
the Amish <strong>of</strong>fered <strong>to</strong> feed 10,000 <strong>of</strong> our delegates, plus <strong>of</strong>fer accommodations,<br />
harness racing and farming demonstrations, and much,<br />
much more.This time, however, it was our turn <strong>to</strong> give.<br />
The Amish get a kick out <strong>of</strong> playing with Silly String.<br />
Last May, the Amish community <strong>of</strong> nearby<br />
Milan Township approached me concerning<br />
the “Gold <strong>Wing</strong>ers,” as they call us.<br />
Their question was: Is there anything the Gold<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>ers can do <strong>to</strong> help 50 <strong>of</strong> their handicapped<br />
individuals for whom the community<br />
had scheduled a special weekend at their new<br />
and beautiful campground developed by John<br />
Schmucker?<br />
The Amish gentleman with whom I am<br />
friends, Elmer Lengacher, asked me. He went<br />
on <strong>to</strong> say that these individuals would be<br />
treated <strong>to</strong> a wonderful weekend campout that<br />
was <strong>to</strong> take place August 13.<br />
I asked Elmer if the campout would include<br />
that Friday night, and he said yes.That’s when I<br />
<strong>to</strong>ld him I had a wonderful idea,“Why not give<br />
them a Gold <strong>Wing</strong> light parade?” Well, Elmer<br />
wasn’t sure what I meant by that, so I<br />
explained it <strong>to</strong> him and he agreed it would be<br />
a nice gesture.<br />
Elmer did warn me, however, that the<br />
weekend was planned <strong>to</strong> start <strong>of</strong>f with an airplane<br />
dropping candy <strong>to</strong> the campers.To which<br />
I remarked, “Perhaps we should keep our<br />
helmets on then.” And we both got a good<br />
chuckle.<br />
Excited by the project, I began <strong>to</strong> plan it in<br />
earnest and, realizing we may need more<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>s than our D-2 Chapter out <strong>of</strong> Fort<br />
Wayne could provide, I contacted several<br />
other GWRRA Indiana Chapters, including T-2<br />
<strong>of</strong> Hunting<strong>to</strong>n, M-2 <strong>of</strong> Columbia City, U <strong>of</strong><br />
Angola, C-2 <strong>of</strong> Fort Wayne, and G <strong>of</strong> New<br />
Haven.<br />
After sending each Chapter a written outline<br />
<strong>of</strong> what was planned, I visited some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chapters <strong>to</strong> unveil the project. Now, understand,<br />
sometimes when you visit and talk <strong>to</strong><br />
other Chapters about projects, there will be a<br />
lot <strong>of</strong> enthusiasm, at least until you walk out<br />
the door. Then, sometimes, that enthusiasm<br />
will wane.That was my biggest fear, and I didn’t<br />
want <strong>to</strong> let Elmer and the campers down,<br />
so I kept on lobbying.<br />
Well, it certainly worked! The results were<br />
beyond my wildest dreams.We had a <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong><br />
60 <strong>Wing</strong>s and 125 participants. I even had <strong>to</strong><br />
arrange with the county police department for<br />
an escort, and the Allen County Police<br />
Department courteously sent us two patrol<br />
bikes and a cruiser <strong>to</strong> escort us and <strong>to</strong> block<br />
intersections.What a parade it would be!<br />
But before our scheduled departure time<br />
from the local Meijers Grocery S<strong>to</strong>re parking<br />
lot, one <strong>of</strong> our D-2 Christian Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle<br />
Association Members, David Pyard, performed<br />
a magic show for the campers while C.M.A.<br />
member Kelly Kaske’s ministry popped and<br />
handed out Kettle Corn <strong>to</strong> them.<br />
The ride itself through the Amish farmland<br />
was gorgeous and, when we arrived at the<br />
campground, the 60 <strong>Wing</strong>s <strong>to</strong>ok two parade<br />
laps around the pristine lake.The Amish folks<br />
invited us <strong>to</strong> eat with them and—<strong>of</strong> course—<br />
we <strong>to</strong>ok them up on the <strong>of</strong>fer. (The Amish, in<br />
case you’re not familiar with them, really know<br />
how <strong>to</strong> cook!) They fed all 125 hungry<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>ers and the police escorts!<br />
Now, I knew enough <strong>to</strong> know that, usually<br />
when the Amish throw a “big feed,” it is cus<strong>to</strong>mary<br />
<strong>to</strong> have a “Good Will Offering<br />
Container” at the head <strong>of</strong> the food table. I<br />
noticed there wasn’t one, so I inquired about<br />
it. I learned that, since we were their guests,<br />
they did not place out a container.<br />
Well, that was all well and good, but we<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>ers had come <strong>to</strong> the event wanting <strong>to</strong><br />
make a contribution, more so than just riding<br />
our <strong>Wing</strong>s around in circles. So D-2 Chapter<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r Arnie Danner passed the hat, and—<br />
you will be proud <strong>of</strong> these <strong>Wing</strong>ers—they<br />
contributed over $900 <strong>to</strong>ward medical<br />
expenses for handicapped campers.<br />
When it was finally time for the big show,<br />
we got on our <strong>Wing</strong>s and rode back up the<br />
pasture lane and in<strong>to</strong> the barnyard, where we<br />
added even more lights—<strong>to</strong> the <strong>Wing</strong>s and <strong>to</strong><br />
ourselves! Then we headed out for a light<br />
parade not soon <strong>to</strong> be forgotten. The result<br />
was awesome, and we made two laps around<br />
the lake, lighting it with splendor. I was very<br />
impressed, and the Amish folks were thrilled.<br />
They had gotten as much pleasure out <strong>of</strong> seeing<br />
our 60 <strong>Wing</strong>s as we had seeing their 300<br />
horse and buggies.<br />
Afterward, one Amish lady seemed surprised<br />
as she remarked <strong>to</strong> one <strong>of</strong> our lady riders,<br />
“You are really nice people.” Which just<br />
goes <strong>to</strong> show that while even the Amish know<br />
the reputation <strong>of</strong> some bikers, they had no<br />
idea how nice <strong>Wing</strong>ers can be.<br />
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Since then, we’ve been noticing that we’re<br />
getting more waves and smiles as we pass<br />
through the Amish Community on our bikes.<br />
The Amish, <strong>of</strong> course, are also wonderful people<br />
and we enjoyed having something nice <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong>fer them as well.<br />
Many thanks <strong>to</strong> all who participated in this<br />
event and <strong>to</strong> the Allen County Police Department,<br />
especially escorts Patrol Officer Joe Cox and<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Officers Captain Michael Foster and<br />
Officer Rex Harris and <strong>to</strong> Bill and Gloria Gaither<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Gatither Homecoming Gospel Concerts,<br />
who donated over 100 hand-held lights for the<br />
parade.<br />
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Amish girls bring pastries <strong>to</strong> share with the<br />
125 hungry Gold <strong>Wing</strong>ers who attended.<br />
D-2 Members Tom Buckmaster and<br />
Terry Malcolm line up with others<br />
for the big light parade show.<br />
Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>r Wayne Burkett presents Amish<br />
Camp Coordina<strong>to</strong>r, Elmer Lengacher, with<br />
GWRRA’s monetary contribution.<br />
Gold <strong>Wing</strong>ers park for a<br />
pre-light show before their<br />
parade around the lake.<br />
I n H o n o r o f N a t i o n a l V o l u n t e e r M o n t h …<br />
Honoring Bud Barry<br />
When Bud Barry passed away in May <strong>of</strong> last year, he left<br />
behind a loving wife and family and many, many, friends<br />
and neighbors who miss him greatly. He also left a legacy<br />
for all New Jersey GWRRA Chapters, with support from the<br />
New Jersey District, <strong>to</strong> support many volunteer causes.<br />
You see, in addition <strong>to</strong> having founded Chapters in<br />
the District and having served in positions such as<br />
Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Assistant District Direc<strong>to</strong>r (and<br />
being, all in all, one <strong>of</strong> the most recognized,<br />
involved, and fun members in the state), Bud<br />
and his wife Marilyn were very involved with<br />
charities. Just two <strong>of</strong> the charities they volunteered<br />
<strong>to</strong> help support were St. Jude’s Children’s<br />
Hospital and the Greater Delaware Valley<br />
Chapter <strong>of</strong> the National Multiple Sclerosis<br />
Society.<br />
Bud, in fact, <strong>to</strong>ok the words “involved” and “volunteer”<br />
<strong>to</strong> a new level. He started a card run in his home<br />
Chapter <strong>of</strong> NJ-I that was dedicated <strong>to</strong> the St. Jude’s<br />
Children’s Hospital. In fact, NJ-I has since honored him by renaming<br />
the ride “Bud Barry Memorial St. Jude Card Run.”<br />
And Bud’s 10-year annual involvement with the National Multiple<br />
Sclerosis Society was nothing short <strong>of</strong> phenomenal. He would always<br />
begin a full 10 months before the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter’s<br />
annual “MS 150 City <strong>to</strong> Shore Bike Tour” each Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. Bud would<br />
organize flyers, plan Chapter visits, schedule coordination and logistics<br />
meetings with the MS 150 organizers, and much more. Then he’d<br />
recruit, recruit, recruit, until he could amass the 70 or so bikes necessary<br />
<strong>to</strong> provide safe corridor <strong>to</strong> the 7,000 bicyclists who would<br />
pedal from Cherry Hill <strong>to</strong> Ocean City, New Jersey, for the fundraising<br />
event.<br />
Last Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 15, after his opening remarks at the 2006<br />
“MS 150 City <strong>to</strong> Shore” awards party, host and<br />
Philadelphia newsman Larry Kane honored Bud, his<br />
family, and the New Jersey District with memorial<br />
plaques. Larry cited that, even as a volunteer,<br />
Bud’s attention <strong>to</strong> detail and absolute focus on<br />
the safety <strong>of</strong> the bicyclists so greatly contributed<br />
<strong>to</strong> the success <strong>of</strong> the bike <strong>to</strong>ur that it has become<br />
the largest and safest <strong>of</strong> its kind in the Northeast.<br />
Accepting the award on behalf <strong>of</strong> Marilyn<br />
Barry were Mike & Julie Walters, New Jersey<br />
District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs; Bill & Patt Losey, Assistant<br />
District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs; and Tom & Lisa Evans, New Jersey<br />
District “MS-150” Coordina<strong>to</strong>rs. The District also<br />
received an inscribed plaque.<br />
The New Jersey District Members wish <strong>to</strong> thank the MS Society<br />
for its recognition and <strong>to</strong> let other GWRRA Members know we are<br />
dedicated <strong>to</strong> continuing with this and the overall spirit <strong>of</strong> volunteerism<br />
Bud Barry held so dear.<br />
June 24. 2007 NJ-I's “Bud Barry Memorial St. Jude Card Run”<br />
at the Lacey Elks Lodge, 900 Beach Blvd., Forked River, NJ. Signup<br />
9 a.m. For information, contact Bob Roden, (732) 928-7099.<br />
(Submitted by Thomas Evans, New Jersey District Webmaster) ●<br />
April 2007 79
Jim & Brenda Penning<strong>to</strong>n • 2006-2007 International Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Jim & Brenda Penning<strong>to</strong>n<br />
riding north in<strong>to</strong> Canada.<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong> by Tom & Kathy Peck.<br />
The Gold <strong>Wing</strong>/<br />
International Couple<br />
group entering Alaska.<br />
Around each curve there’s always been a new and exciting adventure,<br />
and we have enjoyed “runnin’ down the GWRRA road” for<br />
the last 22 years. But this “International Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Road,” which has taken us across the United States (including Alaska)<br />
and Canada, has been absolutely awesome. Or, as our grandkids would<br />
say, it’s been <strong>to</strong> “infinity and beyond!”<br />
“Runnin’ down new roads” and visiting with the GWRRA family is<br />
what we have been doing since a week after <strong>Wing</strong> Ding 28, when we<br />
left on a trip <strong>to</strong> Alaska that had been in the planning for over a year.<br />
Traveling with us were three other couples who are longtime friends<br />
and GWRRA Members.<br />
On our way westward, we attended the Minnesota District Rally<br />
and visited with Ron & Karen Knudtson, the Region E Direc<strong>to</strong>rs,<br />
Mike & Judy Squire, the Minnesota District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, and Ken<strong>to</strong>n<br />
& Char Cole, the 2006 Region E Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year. We also<br />
attended the Washing<strong>to</strong>n District Rally and visited with Roy &<br />
Pearl McKenzie,Washing<strong>to</strong>n District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, and Bob & Thess<br />
Thurgood, 2006 Region I Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year. And, <strong>of</strong> course, we<br />
had a good time with Steve Johnson & Beanie O’Neill. As the<br />
rally ended, Roy & Pearl became the new Region I Direc<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
Next, we headed in<strong>to</strong> the Great Northwest Region J and<br />
in<strong>to</strong> Alaska, where we were able <strong>to</strong> get <strong>to</strong>gether with the<br />
Alaska District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, Dennis & Sue Bible, Pres<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Williams, AK-P Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>r, and many <strong>of</strong> the Members<br />
from Alaska Chapter P in Soldotna for dinner. We met with<br />
Alaska Assistant District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, Steve Norwood & Laurie<br />
Smith; William Lewis, Chapter A Direc<strong>to</strong>r; and quite a few<br />
Members from Anchorage Chapter A and Matanuska Valley<br />
Chapter M for dinner.They had an ice cream ride planned for<br />
us, but it was unfortunately rained out.<br />
On our descent back <strong>to</strong>wards the Lower 48, we were surprised<br />
in Whitehorse,Yukon Terri<strong>to</strong>ry.When we arrived at our<br />
hotel, Earle Hayden, Yukon District Direc<strong>to</strong>r, and Frank<br />
Schwertner,Yukon Chapter A Direc<strong>to</strong>r, were there <strong>to</strong> greet us!<br />
They informed us that their Chapter had planned a barbecue in<br />
our honor.<br />
We had plans <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> Skagway and ride the White Pass and<br />
Yukon Railroad that day.And when we got back <strong>to</strong> the mo<strong>to</strong>rcycles<br />
after the train ride—lo and behold—there were seven Yukon<br />
A Chapter Members, including Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>r Frank<br />
Schwertner, there <strong>to</strong> escort us back the 110 miles <strong>to</strong> the barbecue.What<br />
a surprise for us, as we had the privilege <strong>to</strong> ride with<br />
our GWRRA friends from the Great Northwest back <strong>to</strong><br />
80 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
Group pho<strong>to</strong> with Chapter P<br />
Members at Soldotna, Alaska.<br />
Whitehorse, Yukon Terri<strong>to</strong>ry,<br />
Chapter A entertained the<br />
hungry group with a barbecue.<br />
Whitehorse.We truly appreciated the hospitality<br />
<strong>of</strong> Yukon Chapter A. Special thanks go <strong>to</strong><br />
Earle, Frank and Chapter A!<br />
Soon, we were on the road <strong>to</strong> Edmon<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Alberta. There we spoke on the phone with<br />
Ross & Audrey Woolsey, Alberta B Chapter<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, and got <strong>to</strong>gether briefly with Rick &<br />
Collette Carlisle, Region J’s 2006 Couple <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Year, before heading <strong>to</strong>wards home.<br />
We arrived safely back in our home <strong>of</strong> Cleves, Ohio, for an<br />
overnight stay before going <strong>to</strong> the Region D Rally in Lebanon, Indiana,<br />
the next day.We received a “Well done!” welcome home from Region<br />
D Members and Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Tom & Sandy Taggart.<br />
We’d been “runnin’ down the road” for 49 days (and 12,153 miles)<br />
and loved every minute <strong>of</strong> it—Jim on R & R (retired & riding) and<br />
Brenda, his tank-<strong>to</strong>-tank gal. We completed our Alaska Odyssey and<br />
realized a dream had come true!<br />
They say there’s no place like home, and our home GWRRA<br />
Chapter L in Cincinnati, Ohio, makes that statement very true.They had<br />
a “Very much <strong>of</strong> a surprise” reception for us, with about 125 Members<br />
in attendance.They even included our children and grandchildren in the<br />
surprise. This Chapter is where our COY journey began, as Chapter<br />
Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year for Chapter L Ohio.We had never even dreamt <strong>of</strong><br />
the awesome International Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year road that was before us.<br />
Thank you Chapter L, District <strong>of</strong> Ohio and Region D for your support!<br />
Other events we traveled <strong>to</strong> are as follows:<br />
North Carolina District Rally, Region N, Fletcher, where we enjoyed<br />
getting <strong>to</strong> know District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Willie & Judy Hunt and chatted with<br />
Rosie & Sandy Rosenthal, 2006 Region B Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
Virginia District Rally, Region N, Salem, where we enjoyed getting <strong>to</strong><br />
know District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Keith & Carol Lindgrin, enjoyed hilarious<br />
entertainment and participated in the Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year selection.<br />
Mississippi District Rally, Region A, Biloxi, where we reminisced with<br />
the 2005 International Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year, Bob & Juanee Barring<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
who now are the District Direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>of</strong> Mississippi. Great southern hospitality<br />
and outstanding Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year Program coordinated by<br />
2006 Mississippi COY Charles & Melinda Lipe.We also visited with the<br />
Region H 2006 Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year, Gary & Phyllis VanBuskirk.<br />
Northeast Fun Shop, Region B, Vernon, Connecticut, was an outstanding<br />
event and we enjoyed meeting our GW family from the northeast<br />
area. Region B Direc<strong>to</strong>r, Jere Goodman, and his staff presented an<br />
outstanding workshop for eager learners—and it was so much fun!<br />
And over 20 Chapter<br />
meetings or activities in<br />
Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.<br />
Everywhere we go,<br />
everyone is very friendly and<br />
all seem <strong>to</strong> really be having a<br />
great time—and we do, <strong>to</strong>o.<br />
We are RALLY (we mean<br />
“really”) excited and are<br />
looking forward <strong>to</strong> a FUN-tastic 2007 rally season as well as all the<br />
other GWRRA activities and events we can attend.<br />
Life is never boring for Gold <strong>Wing</strong>ers who love <strong>to</strong> have fun. Our<br />
plans for 2007 include:<br />
Cupid’s Capers Weekend in Murfreesboro,Tennessee<br />
Cabin Fever Weekend in Columbus, Ohio<br />
Winter Rendezvous Weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>less Weekend in Lansing, Michigan<br />
Florida District Rally, Region A, Kissimmee, Florida<br />
Region H Rally, Marshall,Texas<br />
Alabama District Rally, Region A, Mobile,Alabama<br />
Tennessee District Rally, Region N, Pigeon Forge,Tennessee<br />
South Carolina District Rally, Region N, Spartanburg, North Carolina<br />
Indiana District Rally, Region D, Indianapolis, Indiana<br />
Region N Rally, Maggie Valley, North Carolina<br />
Ohio District Rally, Region D, Marietta, Ohio<br />
And then—the climax <strong>of</strong> our exciting journey for the year—<strong>Wing</strong><br />
Ding 29 in Billings, Montana.Watch for us:We’ll be wearing our western<br />
hats and happy faces. Introduce yourselves <strong>to</strong> us because that’s<br />
what we love the most—meeting new GWRRA family members. “Fun<br />
Ambassadors” for GWRRA—that’s what the Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year<br />
Program promotes. If people do not have fun, then how can we expect<br />
them <strong>to</strong> stay around for our “safety and knowledge?”<br />
It is our hope that all your journeys this year are safe and happy<br />
ones. And, as we continue our journey “runnin’ down the GWRRA<br />
road,” we hope <strong>to</strong> meet many new Friends for Fun, Safety and<br />
Knowledge—all the folks who are important <strong>to</strong> this great GWRRA family!<br />
God bless and keep you under the shelter <strong>of</strong> His wing as you travel<br />
your GWRRA road.<br />
After being active in GWRRA for over 22 years our feelings about<br />
this Association have never changed, and everywhere we go, we appreciate<br />
the arms <strong>of</strong> welcome which are always opened <strong>to</strong> us as the<br />
International Couple <strong>of</strong> the Year.<br />
●<br />
Alaska Chapter A Members meeting the travelers for dinner in Anchorage.<br />
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Memorial Day Weekend 2007<br />
Region F & Utah Rally<br />
Celebrates GWRRA’s 30 Years<br />
By Nick Hoppner • Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Gail Johnson<br />
We can hardly wait! Kicking <strong>of</strong>f GWRRA’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Season<br />
will be the Region F/Utah District Rally in Cedar City, Utah, the weekend <strong>of</strong> May 25-<br />
27, 2007. It will be the first opportunity for a whole bunch <strong>of</strong> us from the Home<br />
Office <strong>to</strong> attend one <strong>of</strong> these celebrations this season, and—for many <strong>of</strong> us—it will<br />
be our first long ride <strong>of</strong> the season.<br />
Now everything can look as<br />
good as your Gold <strong>Wing</strong>.<br />
Look upward in Zion<br />
National Park and you’ll find<br />
yourself surrounded by<br />
looming cliffs like these.<br />
( Well, almost everything. )<br />
Love the look <strong>of</strong> your Gold <strong>Wing</strong>? Now you can get that same brilliant,<br />
original equipment finish for your trike, trailer or side car. Make it a perfect<br />
match, with the Gold <strong>Wing</strong> colors that meet Honda Engineering Standards.<br />
For information, contact U.S. Paint at 314 .621 .0525 or www.uspaint.com<br />
Planning <strong>to</strong> ride <strong>to</strong> Cedar City from the<br />
Home Office are GWRRA Co-Founder<br />
Shirley Stephens-Garcia and her bodyguard/husband<br />
Benny, <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong> Edi<strong>to</strong>r Nick<br />
Hoppner and his wife Ginny, and <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong><br />
Managing Edi<strong>to</strong>r Sharon Stanley and her<br />
boyfriend Jay. Event Management Group<br />
Manager Ed Price and his assistant Jennifer<br />
Jordan will also make the trip, albeit on four<br />
wheels with a van-load <strong>of</strong> supplies for the rally.<br />
Expect a large contingent <strong>of</strong> Ari-Zonies<br />
from throughout the Copper State, as well as<br />
strong support from New Mexico, California,<br />
Colorado, Nevada, and the rally’s home state<br />
<strong>of</strong> Utah. Many <strong>of</strong> this “Wild Bunch” will make<br />
the rally’s host hotel—the Best Western Town<br />
and Country on Main Street <strong>of</strong> Cedar City—<br />
their hideout.<br />
Of course, hiding out in southern Utah has<br />
significant his<strong>to</strong>ric precedent: No<strong>to</strong>rious train<br />
and bank robber, Robert LeRoy Parker (aka<br />
“Butch Cassidy”), his partner Harry<br />
Longabaugh (aka “The Sundance Kid”) and<br />
their associates, widely known as the “Wild<br />
Bunch” or “Hole-in-the-Wall Gang,” used <strong>to</strong><br />
hide out in Robber’s Roost and Hole-in-the-<br />
Wall in remote sections <strong>of</strong> Utah near Cedar<br />
City.<br />
But tracking down his<strong>to</strong>ric hideout locales<br />
<strong>of</strong> Old West desperadoes won’t be the only<br />
reason <strong>to</strong> head <strong>to</strong> the Region F/Utah District<br />
Rally. A short ride away are two <strong>of</strong> the <strong>to</strong>p<br />
attractions in the West: Zion National Park<br />
(with its awesome red sands<strong>to</strong>ne cliffs and<br />
<strong>to</strong>wers) and Bryce Canyon National Park<br />
82 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
(with completely different “drip-castle” sands<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
canyons). Both are easily visited by<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle (the roads are paved), and both<br />
are well equipped with visi<strong>to</strong>r’s centers and<br />
travelers’ amenities. Be sure <strong>to</strong> pack your camera—both<br />
<strong>of</strong> these National Parks <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
breathtaking pho<strong>to</strong> opportunities.<br />
($$$ Saving Hint: If you’re 62 or over, you<br />
can buy an America the Beautiful National<br />
Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass—<br />
normally $80 for a year’s use—for just $10 for<br />
lifetime admission for yourself and one passenger<br />
<strong>to</strong> National Parks and Federal Recreation<br />
Sites that charge an entrance fee.)<br />
Other nearby attractions worth a visit<br />
while in the Cedar City area are:<br />
— Cedar Breaks National Monument<br />
(multi-colored rock formations similar <strong>to</strong><br />
those at Bryce Canyon);<br />
— Kolob Canyons (an equally amazing, yet<br />
less-traveled and less-known section <strong>of</strong><br />
Zion);<br />
— Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park (amazing<br />
mounds <strong>of</strong> pink sand <strong>to</strong> rival the<br />
white sands <strong>of</strong> New Mexico);<br />
— Iron Mission State Park (with an extensive<br />
collection <strong>of</strong> Indian and pioneer artifacts);<br />
— Parowan Gap (a chasm with ancient<br />
Indian rock art); and<br />
— Cedar City’s His<strong>to</strong>ric Down<strong>to</strong>wn<br />
Shopping District.<br />
Of course, as a GWRRA Regional and<br />
District Rally, this one will boast all the usual<br />
favorites, including a full agenda <strong>of</strong> Rider<br />
Education courses (First Aid/CPR, One- and<br />
Two-Up ERCs, trike and trailering courses),<br />
vendors, prizes, contests, raffles and surprises.<br />
For information on the Region F/Utah<br />
District Rally (and for online registration) visit<br />
www.gwrra-regionf.org or click on “30 Years<br />
<strong>of</strong> Memories” on the www.gwrra.org home<br />
page. Or, if you prefer more conventional communications,<br />
just phone Bill & Jan Agnew at<br />
(719) 275-4860 and they’ll be glad <strong>to</strong> help you<br />
sign up for this great escape in<strong>to</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the<br />
best riding country in Region F.<br />
●<br />
Look down in<strong>to</strong> Bryce Canyon National Park and be<br />
amazed at the stupendous sands<strong>to</strong>ne pinnacles below.<br />
HOW SAFE IS YOUR MOTORCYCLE<br />
ATTEND THE 2007 SAFETY FAIR @ Carolina Honda<br />
Saturday April 28th 10:00a.m Till 2:00p.m.<br />
Toll Free 877-284-8074 • 803-252-3381<br />
Carolina Honda<br />
901 Buckner Rd.<br />
Columbia, SC 29203<br />
FEATURING: SC Highway Patrol Rider Demonstration, Riders<br />
Demonstration, SC Riders Education Demo Course for Riders,<br />
FREE SAFETY INSPECTION <strong>of</strong> Your Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle LO JACK SECURITY<br />
SYSTEMS, SAFETY EQUIPMENT VENDOR”S WITH GREAT SALE<br />
PRICES” Assurant Tire and Wheel Protection rated #1 in the USA.<br />
BLOOD MOBILE TO SUPPORT OUR MILITARY, FOOD Provide by the<br />
Boy Scouts, DOOR PRIZES every hour starting at 11AM.<br />
Download Flyer on our web site:<br />
Similar <strong>to</strong> our yearly <strong>Wing</strong> Ding here in<br />
the U.S. each July—just on a smaller<br />
scale and one month later—it will include<br />
such <strong>Wing</strong> Ding highlights as a Vendor<br />
Trade Show, Light Parade, Grand Parade,<br />
and Opening and Closing Ceremonies.<br />
Saturday and Sunday’s festivities will<br />
include one <strong>of</strong> Denmark’s hottest country<br />
bands, Desert Track, playing lively dance<br />
music.<br />
The weekend event will run from<br />
August 2 <strong>to</strong> August 5, 2007, with most delegates<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficially arriving at Sakskøbing<br />
Sportcenter for dinner and an overnight<br />
www.carolinahonda.com<br />
What’s Fun and<br />
Family and <strong>Wing</strong> Ding<br />
All Over?<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding in<br />
Europe, <strong>of</strong> course!<br />
GWRRA invites you <strong>to</strong> the first-ever <strong>Wing</strong> Ding Europe<br />
—in Sakskøbing, Denmark (near Copenhagen)—this year!<br />
stay—at either Sakskøbing Danhostel or on<br />
the camping grounds—on Friday. And a<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> accommodation plans will be<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered, including one that includes your<br />
meals!<br />
So if you’ve ever dreamed <strong>of</strong> going <strong>to</strong><br />
Europe, why not make it a GWRRA Family<br />
affair?<br />
But hurry, don’t miss out on the early<br />
Member registration option!<br />
For more information, <strong>to</strong> make reservations,<br />
and <strong>to</strong> learn how <strong>to</strong> ship your bike<br />
abroad, call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-<br />
2500 (Phoenix) or visit www.wing-ding.eu.<br />
Receive a 10% discount (now through May 1)<br />
when you preregister online at www.wing-ding.eu!<br />
April 2007 83
Adventure–N o w<br />
New GL 1800 Styled model Available in all the new Gold<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> colors.The ultimately designed trailer <strong>to</strong> match your new<br />
GL 1800—plus our legendary performance we are known for.<br />
www.american-legend.com<br />
Phone: 217-586-2201 Fax: 217-586-4830<br />
Toll Free: 888-463-1917<br />
84 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
NEW PRODUCT!<br />
#1 CHOICE AMONG RIDERS<br />
BUTLER<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Mug Holder<br />
US Patented<br />
• Driver units fit on the left or right<br />
Handlebar.<br />
• Passenger units fit on the left or right<br />
aftermarket armrest<br />
• Designed for “hot” or “cold” beverages<br />
and include the specially designed lid<br />
and straw for mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle use!<br />
• Insulated mug INCLUDED WITH<br />
THE PURCHASE OF EVERY BUTLER!<br />
Chrome Passenger Mounting Bracket<br />
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Limited Quantities • Armrest Not Required!<br />
Toll-Free 888-892-4306 OR www.glassact.com<br />
Certified Dealer for: Mo<strong>to</strong>r Trike,<br />
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Aluma Trailers Now Available.<br />
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731-885-3177• 731-446-8425<br />
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15 Years <strong>of</strong> Experience!<br />
Trailers • LED’s<br />
• Frogg Toggs • Butler Mugs<br />
NEW & USED<br />
BIKES & TRIKES<br />
All Types <strong>of</strong> Cycle Repair<br />
• Tires • Show Chrome<br />
• Küryakyn<br />
Lees-ure Lite Popup Tent Trailers<br />
Now selling mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle accessories & hitches!<br />
For information or a brochure<br />
call free<br />
1-800-660-0933<br />
Sleep anywhere, in comfort!<br />
Set up in 6 seconds - optional add a<br />
room - screen room - rear s<strong>to</strong>rage -<br />
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www.hallsbikes<strong>to</strong>trikes.com<br />
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Call for nearest distribu<strong>to</strong>r<br />
April 2007 85
1-800-436-7715<br />
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<br />
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$33.95 plus shipping.<br />
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$22.95<br />
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FOLD DOWN FLAG POLE RECTANGULAR BASE<br />
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$44.95 plus shipping.<br />
■ SQUARE BASE<br />
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Tubing & Rails $41.95 plus S/H.<br />
plus S/H<br />
An adjustable, fold-up<br />
beverage holder that<br />
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beverage container.<br />
Available for driver or<br />
passenger. Black<br />
Chrome, Pebble<br />
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1-866-341-4204<br />
Tired <strong>of</strong> the wind/road noise on your intercom?<br />
You’ll Love Mic-Mutes! Got a cell phone, talking GPS or Radar<br />
Detec<strong>to</strong>r interfaced <strong>to</strong> your intercom? You’ll Love Mic-Mutes!<br />
Mic-Mutes s<strong>to</strong>ps the noise in<br />
the intercom <strong>of</strong> most bike models!<br />
● Now available for GL1800, GL1500, Valk Int.<br />
and JMCB-2003-DU on any bike. $11995<br />
● Rider and co-rider <strong>to</strong>ggle ON-OFF BOTH microphones.<br />
● Not a VOX system, will not cause undesirable switching.<br />
www.mic-mutes.com<br />
Morph Solutions Inc. 888-464-8564<br />
On-Line Ordering:<br />
Go from<br />
four-wheel<br />
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877-434-7901<br />
mtcvoyager.com<br />
www.mtcvoyager.com<br />
Leading Manufacturer <strong>of</strong> Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Sidecars and Trailers.<br />
We color match <strong>to</strong> the mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle. Many other options available.<br />
712 754-3664 • 800 305-3664 U.S.<br />
941 Fourth Ave. • Sibley, IA 51249 • www.mo<strong>to</strong>rvation.com<br />
NEOSHO FIBERGLASS<br />
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CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE<br />
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849 95 “Jupiter”<br />
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• Noah Fabric - allows air in, keeps<br />
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• Lightweight, fast drying.<br />
• Similiar <strong>to</strong> “Frogg Togg” material<br />
• Cus<strong>to</strong>m Made for any Size.<br />
PRICES START AT $ 60 00<br />
86 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
The Alternative <strong>to</strong> a Trailer<br />
GL1800<br />
Pakit Rak Designed <strong>to</strong> be Attractive<br />
and Affordable. Trailer Hitch Not<br />
Required <strong>to</strong> use this Rak!<br />
Pakit Raks<br />
and BracKits<br />
remove easily for tire replacement.<br />
Also Available for GL1500<br />
and Trikes!<br />
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707-678-2375<br />
PIT BULL MOTORCYCLE LIFTS<br />
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• Grease Fittings<br />
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• Lifts 25” - 1450 lbs.<br />
• 6-<strong>to</strong>n Hydraulic Jack<br />
• Roller Bearing Cas<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
• Lifetime Warranty<br />
• FREE - Pull Handle<br />
• Shipped <strong>World</strong>-wide<br />
AS SEEN AT<br />
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For More Information Call<br />
1-888-299-9325<br />
Fax: 1-931-232-0370<br />
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• Spring Loaded<br />
• FREE S&H<br />
www.ridingiswonderful.com • 1-586-749-6425<br />
An Alternative <strong>to</strong> Chrome<br />
GL1800 Color Matched Accessories<br />
1-888-439-1484<br />
www.roadtripessentials.com<br />
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Retract-a-Trike<br />
Take your stabilizing wheels with you... don’t leave<br />
them in the garage!<br />
Wheels raise and lower in less than 3 seconds. You control when you<br />
want three-wheel stability or when you want the full ride & lean <strong>of</strong> your bike.<br />
Wheels down, you have the stability <strong>of</strong> a trike. Wheels up, you have the full<br />
ride and lean <strong>of</strong> a mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle. See our web site for our on-line video<br />
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$4,845.00<br />
Includes Safe S<strong>to</strong>p Kit,<br />
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Bike not included!<br />
Safety Features, Inc.<br />
1-888-452-2552 • Stacy, Minnesota 55079<br />
SUPER SEER<br />
VARI-SHIELDS<br />
TOURING HELMETS<br />
• Color Matched<br />
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(303) 674-6663 • Fax (303) 674-8540<br />
TRY OUR NEW ON-LINE CATALOG!<br />
www.superseer.com<br />
• Adjustable Vari-Shield slides up and down<br />
on a track.<br />
• Ride with the shield in any position.<br />
• Replaceable lens available in two<br />
different lengths.<br />
• Standard (5 1/2") & Long (7").<br />
• 5 Lens colors: Clear, Smoke and UV Tints<br />
• Fits any helmet with 3 snaps.<br />
• Call 1-800-645-1285 for free brochure.<br />
TRIWING INDUSTRIES CORPORATION<br />
DX Sportster<br />
Trike Conversion<br />
Kits for:<br />
Gold <strong>Wing</strong> 1000, 1100,<br />
1200, 1500.<br />
Honda VTX 1300, 1800.<br />
Yamaha Venture Royale<br />
1200-1300,<br />
Yamaha Royal Star<br />
1996-2006.<br />
Yamaha V-Star 1100<br />
Kits now available.<br />
FOUR<br />
BODY STYLES<br />
available for all models.<br />
www.triwing.com<br />
(250) 658-2590 • info@triwing.com<br />
4679 Lochwood Cr., Vic<strong>to</strong>ria B.C. V8Y1A9 Canada<br />
Texas Global Exports<br />
Non-Helmet Headsets<br />
previously manufactured by<br />
✓ GOLD WING OR HARLEY ULTRA COMPATIBLE<br />
✓ FULL STEREO, HIGH FIDELITY SOUND<br />
✓ MODELS AVAILABLE FOR 5 PIN, 6 PIN<br />
OR 7 PIN SYSTEMS<br />
✓ EXCELLENT CB & STEREO USE<br />
✓ LIGHTWEIGHT<br />
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www.TexasGlobalExports.com<br />
Cus<strong>to</strong>ms<br />
Dealers Welcome!<br />
P.O. Box 120937 • Arling<strong>to</strong>n, TX 76012<br />
88 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
(not counting your ride, <strong>of</strong> course)<br />
1-888-231-3575<br />
Aerodynamic Single Bike Trailer<br />
It’s as easy as 1-2 <strong>to</strong> load your<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle with the Triple D Lift and Loader! In<br />
about 30 seconds, your heavy equipment can go<br />
from floor <strong>to</strong> bed with just the <strong>to</strong>uch <strong>of</strong> a but<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
www.tripledloader.com<br />
Phoenix 1-800-388-3144<br />
Fargo 1-800-856-3346<br />
3164 N. Colorado St. 3141 39th St. SW<br />
Chandler, AZ 85225 Fargo, ND 58103<br />
POWER LIFT RAMP THE BEST ALTERNATIVE<br />
TO PULLING TRAILERS!<br />
If you have questions about<br />
using the Triple D Lift and Loader for<br />
your mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle or you’re ready <strong>to</strong> make<br />
a purchase, visit our web site at:<br />
Küryakyn • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK • Avon • Big Bike • Markland<br />
• Avon • Big Bike • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK •<br />
BAYTOWN<br />
ACCESSORIES FOR GOLD WINGS<br />
4500 Kendall Rd. • Bay<strong>to</strong>wn, TX 77520<br />
GOLD WING LOW PRICE ACCESSORY DEALER<br />
Küryakyn<br />
#6180........ISO Grips ........................................$ 56.99<br />
#8990........GL1800 Driver Backrest......................$232.99<br />
#7314........Shark Gill Fairing Accents ..................$ 64.99<br />
#7150........GL1800 Aluminum Trunk Rack ............$174.99<br />
#4038........GL1800 Drive Floor Board Kit ............$299.99<br />
#3901........GL1800 Lightning Valve Covers ..........$128.99<br />
Your <strong>Wing</strong> Ding Dunlop Tire Retailer<br />
1-800-547-7613 • 281-383-3738<br />
Küryakyn • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK • Avon • Big Bike • Markland<br />
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April 2007 89
Trikes — Trailers — Sidecars<br />
Trikes<br />
By<br />
Tony<br />
Powersports Inc.<br />
Sales • Service • Installation • Oil Changes •<br />
Brakes • Tires • Honda • Harley • New or Used<br />
Pick-Up & Delivery Available<br />
— Call for information —<br />
Peg & Tony<br />
Authorized Dealer For: California Sidecar & Champion<br />
(866) 344-8637 • www.trikesby<strong>to</strong>ny.com<br />
90 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
Friday<br />
July 6th<br />
7 pm<br />
Sponsored by<br />
J&M Corporation<br />
METRAPARK ARENA<br />
General public $ 39.50 GWRRA MEMBERS $ 29.50<br />
call (800) 366-8538 or www.tickets.com<br />
GWRRA Members receive $10 <strong>of</strong>f the general public ticket price <strong>of</strong> $39.50<br />
AND receive special reserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Have<br />
Membership number and discount code word "GL1000"<br />
(no spaces) available when you place your order.
MetraPark • Billings, Montana<br />
Preliminary Schedule<br />
This is a tentative schedule, subject <strong>to</strong> change.<br />
Please consult your <strong>Wing</strong> Ding Program and <strong>Wing</strong> Ding website (www.wing-ding.org)<br />
prior <strong>to</strong> the event and on-site signs for last-minute changes or corrections.<br />
EVENT LOCATION TIME DATE<br />
Registration (Pre & Post) ....................... Cedar Hall & Sage Center.........9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. .....7/3<br />
........................................................................................................8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ...7/7<br />
Ticket Sales, GL & 50/50......................TBD........................................9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. .....7/3, 7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding Information ...........................TBD........................................9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. .....7/3<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
Int’l Couple Of The Year Selection............Grand Montana Hotel................1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. .....7/3<br />
GWRRA 30th Anniversary<br />
Entertainment .......................................Arena......................................7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. .....7/3<br />
CMA Services........................................TBD........................................8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6, 7/7<br />
Opening Ceremonies ..............................Arena......................................8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. .....7/4<br />
Blood Drive...........................................TBD........................................9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
Dunlop Tire Check..................................TBD........................................9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ...7/7<br />
Honda Demo Rides ................................Demo Parking Lot.....................9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
Seminars..............................................Arena Building..........................9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
Poker Run/Guided Tours<br />
Check In/Out........................................TBD........................................9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
Door Prize Pickup ..................................TBD........................................9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
Trike Demo Rides...................................Demo Parking Lot.....................9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
Vendor Show ........................................Expo Center & Montana Pavilion 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
Food Court ...........................................Outside Areas...........................9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. .....7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
........................................................................................................9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
Off-Bike Games .....................................TBD........................................10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. .7/4<br />
Bike Field Events:<br />
Trailering & Sidecar................................Upper Lot-Range #5..................10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. .7/4<br />
Bike Show Classification.........................Upper Parking Lot.....................10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ...7/4<br />
........................................................................................................10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. .7/5<br />
Kids Events...........................................TBD........................................11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ...7/4<br />
COY Reunion Lunch................................TBD........................................11:30 a.m........................7/4<br />
Weddings .............................................TBD........................................12:00 p.m........................7/4<br />
Mascot Contest .....................................Arena......................................1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. .....7/4<br />
Crazy Hat Contest..................................Arena......................................3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. .....7/4<br />
Pine Car Races:<br />
(RD & Delegates Semifinals)......................Arena......................................3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. .....7/4<br />
Daily 50/50 Drawing ............................TBD........................................5:00 p.m..........................7/4, 7/5, 7/6<br />
Talent Show..........................................Arena......................................5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. .....7/4<br />
Billings Fireworks Show .........................TBD........................................9:30 p.m. (starts at 10 p.m.).7/4<br />
Trike Hike Lunch Ride.............................TBD............Sign in – 10:00 a.m. Depart – Noon...............7/5<br />
Bike Field Events:<br />
1 & 2-Up .............................................Upper Parking Lot.....................10:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m....7/5<br />
Bike Show Staging ................................Upper Parking Lot.....................11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ...7/5<br />
Top Gun Practice....................................Upper Parking Lot.....................12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ...7/5<br />
Bike Show Judging ................................Upper Parking Lot.....................1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. .....7/5<br />
Pine Car Races (Delegate Semifinals).......Arena......................................2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. .....7/5<br />
Overseas Delegate Reception...................Billings Hotel ...........................2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. .....7/5<br />
Grand Parade Staging ............................Faith Chapel ...........................3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. .....7/5<br />
Grand Parade........................................Streets <strong>of</strong> Billings .....................5:00 p.m..........................7/5<br />
Down<strong>to</strong>wn Billings Welcome Party:<br />
(Alive at Five).......................................Down<strong>to</strong>wn Billings....................5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. .....7/5<br />
Tricycle Performances .............................Upper Parking Lot.....................10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. .7/6<br />
Amazing Team Challenge........................Upper Parking Lot.....................10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. .7/6<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame Luncheon...........................Billings Hotel ...........................12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ...7/6<br />
Top Gun Competition..............................Upper Parking Lot.....................12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ...7/6<br />
Fun Riding Games & Rodeo Games..........Upper Parking Lot.....................1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. .....7/6<br />
Pine Car Races:<br />
(RD & Delegates Finals).........................Arena .....................................2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. .....7/6<br />
J&M Entertainment Evening—LoneStar ...Arena......................................7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. .....7/6<br />
Light Parade Classification.......................Upper Parking Lot.....................7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. .....7/6<br />
Light Parade Staging..............................Upper Parking Lot.....................9:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. .....7/6<br />
Light Parade .........................................MetraPark Grounds ...................9:30 p.m..........................7/6<br />
Bike Show Staging (rain date)................Upper Parking Lot.....................8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ...7/7<br />
Trike Games – 1 & 2-Up........................Upper Parking Lot.....................9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ...7/7<br />
Statistical Awards ..................................TBD........................................10:00 a.m........................7/7<br />
Bike Show Judging (rain date)................Upper Parking Lot.....................10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. .7/7<br />
Prize Extravaganza Drawings...................TBD........................................11:00 a.m........................7/7<br />
Masters Luncheon..................................Grand Montana Hotel................11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ...7/7<br />
Poker Run Winners Announced ................TBD........................................1:00 p.m..........................7/7<br />
Closing Ceremonies & Dance...................Arena......................................2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
Grand 50/50 Drawing...........................Arena......................................2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
2008 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> Drawing.......................Arena......................................2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. .....7/7<br />
92 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
GWRRA<br />
Invites you <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding 29<br />
Billings, Montana • July 4-7, 2007<br />
To register, simply mail or fax this form, or call 1.800.843.9460,<br />
or visit www.wing-ding.org on the Internet.<br />
RIDER’S NAME: _______________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________<br />
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________<br />
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________<br />
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________<br />
CITY/ST/ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________<br />
COUNTRY:______________________________________________________________________<br />
HOME PHONE: _________________________________________________________________<br />
WORK PHONE: _________________________________________________________________<br />
Full registration includes:<br />
access <strong>to</strong> trade show,<br />
seminars, talent show, field<br />
events, parades, opening<br />
and closing ceremonies.<br />
Plus, each full registrant<br />
receives a souvenir event pin,<br />
event program, discount<br />
coupon book, one door prize<br />
ticket and one grand prize<br />
ticket for a chance <strong>to</strong> win thousands<br />
<strong>of</strong> dollars in prizes!<br />
Please use ONE form for<br />
each rider (the rider is the<br />
driver <strong>of</strong> the mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle). Coriders<br />
(passengers) use the<br />
same form as the rider.<br />
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________<br />
EARLY: (Postmarked before May 14, 2007)<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Life or Gold Members x $20 = $<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Members x $40 = $<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Non-Members x $50 = $<br />
LATE: (Postmarked May 14 - June 15, 2007)<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Life or Gold Members x $22 = $<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Members x $45 = $<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Non-Members x $55 = $<br />
FAX or MAIL this form <strong>to</strong>:<br />
GWRRA<br />
P.O. Box 42450<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450<br />
Children 15 and under at the time <strong>of</strong> the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing<br />
must be received at the Home Office on or before June 15, 2007, and are subject <strong>to</strong> a $15<br />
handling charge. No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted. Day passes will be<br />
available, $15 for Members, $22 for non-members. On-site full registration fee is $50 for<br />
Members and $60 for non-members.<br />
Please note, only registered delegates may participate in <strong>Wing</strong> Ding functions, activities<br />
and events! Additional lodging and camping information will be sent with your registration<br />
confirmation 2-3 weeks after your application is processed. Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any<br />
other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior <strong>to</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> Ding in the<br />
registration area.<br />
1.800.843.9460<br />
623.581.2500 (Phoenix)<br />
Fax: 623.581.3844<br />
Register on-line at<br />
www.wing-ding.org<br />
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<strong>Wing</strong> Ding 29, July 4-7, 2007 • Billings, Montana<br />
RIDER EDUCATION COURSES<br />
The number and availability <strong>of</strong> courses is dependent upon the number <strong>of</strong> participants. You will be<br />
notified <strong>of</strong> your class time and location as soon as possible.<br />
Note: Certification cost is per bike!*<br />
ERC (One-up) Learn advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, swerving and<br />
other possible lifesaving techniques plus mental skills and situation strategies for the<br />
single rider. 5.5 hours (range only).<br />
ERC (Two-up) This course <strong>of</strong>fers the same basic principles as the ERC with the added<br />
element <strong>of</strong> a co-rider. 5.5 hours (range only).<br />
GWRRA ARC Experience advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, and swerving<br />
techniques plus mental and situational strategies in GWRRA's own Advanced Rider<br />
Course. 8.0 hours (classroom & range).<br />
Sidecar This course <strong>of</strong>fers advanced techniques <strong>of</strong> riding with a sidecar as well as situation<br />
strategies and accident avoidance tactics.<br />
6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).<br />
Trailering Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable travel.<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycles only, no trikes or sidecars please.<br />
6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).<br />
Trike This course teaches advanced riding skills for the trike rider such as<br />
maximum braking, swerving and turning. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).<br />
CPR/First Aid This course is designed <strong>to</strong> teach and certify you in the basic principles <strong>of</strong> CPR and<br />
(New) First Aid. Come and learn these absolutely essential lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.<br />
CPR/First Aid This course is designed <strong>to</strong> refresh and recertify you in the basic principles <strong>of</strong> CPR<br />
(Renew) and First Aid. 4 hours.<br />
Child & Infant This course is designed <strong>to</strong> teach and certify you in the Child & Infant principles<br />
CPR/First Aid <strong>of</strong> CPR and First Aid. Come and learn these lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.<br />
(New)<br />
CLASS # OF PEOPLE TOTAL<br />
ERC (one-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________<br />
ERC (two-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________<br />
Rider ________________________ Co-Rider_______________________<br />
GWRRA ARC _________________ $50* per bike = _________________<br />
Rider ________________________ Co-Rider_______________________<br />
Sidecar ______________________ $50* per bike = _________________<br />
Rider ________________________ Co-Rider_______________________<br />
Trailering _____________________ $50* per bike = _________________<br />
Rider ________________________ Co-Rider_______________________<br />
Trike _________________________ $50* per bike = _________________<br />
Rider ________________________ Co-Rider_______________________<br />
CPR/First Aid-New _____________ x $50*per person = _____________<br />
Name ________________________ Name ________________________<br />
CPR/First Aid-Renewal __________ x $50*per person = _____________<br />
Name ________________________ Name ________________________<br />
Child/Infant CPR/First Aid _______ x $50*per person = _____________<br />
Name ________________________ Name ________________________<br />
*$30 refund after course completion<br />
Grand Total ______________________<br />
WIN A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING<br />
Must be present <strong>to</strong> win!<br />
____________ 5 Tickets = $15<br />
____________ 10 Tickets = $20<br />
____________ 20 Tickets = $30<br />
____________ 40 Tickets = $50<br />
Total ______________<br />
GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 (4 WINNERS!)<br />
1 Yard (18 tickets) = $10<br />
3 Yards (54 tickets) = $20<br />
7 Yards (126 tickets) = $40<br />
Total ______________<br />
Must be present <strong>to</strong> win! Drawings held at Closing<br />
Ceremonies. GWRRA not responsible for filling out<br />
tickets or placing them in<strong>to</strong> hopper. Altered, illegible or<br />
counterfeit tickets will be voided.<br />
SOUVENIR<br />
WING DING T-SHIRT<br />
(Place quantity next <strong>to</strong> size)<br />
OPTION: To receive your event shirt in advance,<br />
please add $ 3 (s/h) per shirt. Valid only for<br />
orders placed by May 14th, 2007.<br />
_______ Small x $15= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______<br />
_______ Medium x $15= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______<br />
_______ Large x $15= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______<br />
_______ XL<br />
x $15= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______<br />
_______ 2XL<br />
x $17= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______<br />
_______ 3XL<br />
x $20= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______<br />
_______ Golf Shirt (Qty) x $25= ______ (N/A)<br />
Golf Shirt size(s) ____ ____ ____ ____<br />
Total _______________<br />
BIKE SHOW COMPETITION<br />
Thirty-six classifications! Includes a special souvenir pin.<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> bikes ___________ x $10 = __________________<br />
POKER RUNS<br />
(8 WINNERS!)<br />
Must be present <strong>to</strong> win! Includes a special souvenir pin.<br />
First place ($500), second ($250), third ($100), fourth<br />
($50), fifth - eighth ($25 each). Winners will be posted<br />
on Closing Day. Five card draw.<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> hands ____________ x $5 = __________________<br />
Keep informed <strong>of</strong> new information<br />
as it becomes available.<br />
Go <strong>to</strong>:<br />
www.wing-ding.org<br />
FAX or MAIL this form <strong>to</strong>:<br />
GWRRA • P.O. Box 42450<br />
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450<br />
1.800.843.9460 • Fax: 623.581.3844<br />
Register online at<br />
www.wing-ding.org<br />
GRAND TOTAL: $<br />
ENCLOSED ❑ Check ❑ Money Order<br />
Please send check or money order in equivalent U.S. funds. All others will be returned <strong>to</strong><br />
sender for adjustment. Please do not send cash.<br />
CHARGE MY: ❑ M/C ❑ VISA ❑ AmEx ❑ Discover<br />
Number:<br />
Exp.<br />
Signature:
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Add On ..............................................75<br />
Aim / Richard Lester..........................44<br />
Americade .........................................16<br />
American Cus<strong>to</strong>m Trailers.................39<br />
American Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Specialties ......28<br />
Berglund Insurance ...........................25<br />
Big Bike Parts....................................45<br />
Bikeline by Markel American Insurance .....51<br />
Bushtec Trailer ..................................41<br />
Carolina Honda .................................83<br />
Champion Sidecar ...........................111<br />
Chrome <strong>World</strong> Inc. ............................73<br />
Cool Advantage.................................74<br />
Corbin Pacific, Inc .............................22<br />
Cruiserworks .....................................29<br />
Cyclegadgets.....................................41<br />
Dallas Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Accessories..........15<br />
Deltran.................................................6<br />
Diamond Cus<strong>to</strong>m Seats ....................15<br />
F4 Cus<strong>to</strong>ms.......................................14<br />
Foremost Insurance ..........................46<br />
Geico Direct.........................................5<br />
Gene’s Gallery...................................37<br />
Gerbings Heated Clothing.................38<br />
Glass Act ...........................................74<br />
Goldwingcountry.com ........................48<br />
Hannigan Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports.......................43<br />
Heritage Honda .................................21<br />
Honda Direct Line .............................14<br />
Honda Of Cool Springs................34-35<br />
Honda Of Fairfield .............................21<br />
Honda Of Richmond..........................21<br />
Honda Of Tupelo ...............................16<br />
INB Radio..........................................28<br />
J & M Corp ....................................2, 17<br />
Kennedy Group .................................41<br />
Kuryakyn ......................................30-31<br />
LA Honda ..........................................24<br />
Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. ...............23<br />
Memphis Shades ..............................19<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>r Trike Inc. ......................53, 55-58<br />
National Products Inc ........................33<br />
Niehaus Cycle Sales ...................11, 29<br />
Owl Lighting ......................................24<br />
Pingel Ent..........................................14<br />
Progressive Insurance ......................13<br />
Progressive Suspension .....................6<br />
Saddlemen ........................................47<br />
Schroaders Honda......................26--27<br />
Southern Honda Powersports ...........49<br />
The Styles Check Company .............32<br />
The Trike Shop..................................45<br />
Thoroughbred Mo<strong>to</strong>rsports ..............112<br />
Time Out Corp...................................38<br />
Tow-Pac, Inc......................................24<br />
US Paint ............................................82<br />
U<strong>to</strong>pia Products, Inc..........................16<br />
Vetesnik Powersports........................39<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Bling Corp ................................39<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Stuff.Com .................................47<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Worx.........................................25<br />
<strong>World</strong> On Wheels ..............................15<br />
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COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIEDS<br />
RELAX IN THE MOUNTAINS, In Maggie Valley,<br />
North Carolina at A Holiday Motel. Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle friendly,<br />
level parking with access <strong>to</strong> covered porches. Great<br />
rates, restaurant, <strong>view</strong>s, pool, creek with picnic/grill<br />
area. Call <strong>to</strong>ll free 877-686-4386 or visit www.holidaymotel.net.<br />
WOWMo<strong>to</strong>rcycles.com. BUY—SELL—TRADE<br />
any <strong>Wing</strong>. Highest prices paid for clean bikes!!!<br />
America’s largest independent dealer <strong>of</strong> used bikes<br />
(500+ in s<strong>to</strong>ck). Always huge inven<strong>to</strong>ry <strong>of</strong> highest quality<br />
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NEED PARTS FOR YOUR OLDER GOLD WING?<br />
We are your #1 source! We have over 1,000 used parts<br />
in s<strong>to</strong>ck and ready <strong>to</strong> ship and more than 20 GL’s waiting<br />
<strong>to</strong> be stripped down! We specialize in <strong>Wing</strong> parts<br />
from 1975 <strong>to</strong> 1987. See us online at www.oldwingpartsking.com<br />
or call 305-305-1839.<br />
www.paulexports.com, Florida, is looking for<br />
used Gold <strong>Wing</strong> parts (no trike take<strong>of</strong>f parts, pls) and<br />
Gold <strong>Wing</strong> GL1500s and GL1800s in any condition (salvage,<br />
high mileage, abused also) for export. Nationwide<br />
pickup avaible. 727-259-3021. e-mail: info@paulexports.com.<br />
MEMBER “FOR SALE”<br />
MOTORCYCLES<br />
1983 Interstate. Wineberry. 8,500 mi. Great shape.<br />
$4,000. Ed, (561) 243-8342. shelltracker55@<br />
yahoo.com. FL.<br />
1984 GL1200 Interstate. Wineberry with gold striping.<br />
73K mi. New tires, horns, sta<strong>to</strong>r, stereo. Never dropped.<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>s. Garaged. Pr<strong>of</strong>essionally serviced. Pho<strong>to</strong>s available.<br />
Selling because moving up <strong>to</strong> a 1500 <strong>Wing</strong>. $4,900.<br />
Babe. (414) 482-0659. WI.<br />
1984 GL1200 Interstate. 100K Mi. New clutch and sta<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
No Radios; oak dashboards instead. Short and tall windshields.<br />
Runs great. $3,295 obo. (607) 962-2768.<br />
richard.digiacomo@gmail.com for pictures. NY.<br />
1988 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> GL1500/6. 24,486 original miles. Dark<br />
gray. CB, AM/FM cassette player, reverse, loaded with<br />
extra chrome and lights, fac<strong>to</strong>ry luggage, 2 covers.<br />
$7,500 obo. Pho<strong>to</strong>s available. (717)933-5010. awaerjr@comcast.net.<br />
PA.<br />
1988 GL1500. Champagne beige. 63K mi. With colormatched<br />
cargo trailer. Kuryakyn lights, CB, chrome accessories,<br />
passenger armrests, running lights, reverse<br />
lights/horn, oversized windshield, cover. Garage kept.<br />
$7,500. Glenn. (361)550-6910. gschuck@suddenlink.net.<br />
TX.<br />
1995 SE Anniversary Edition. Pearl white, pinstriped by<br />
Scarecrow. 68K mi. Complete wood trim package on bike.<br />
Progressive front and rear. 6-player CD. Heel/<strong>to</strong>e shifter.<br />
Tulsa windshield, Ring <strong>of</strong> Fire. Backrest and armrest and<br />
plenty more extras. Garage kept/never down. $9,000<br />
obo. Richard. (828) 837-9769. NC.<br />
1995 20th Anniversary GL 1500 SE. Pearl green. Less<br />
than 29K mi. Loaded with chrome and lights. Excellent<br />
condition; always garaged. Matching helmets and<br />
Cyclemate cargo trailer. $9,500. Joe. (770) 854-5331.<br />
GA<br />
1996 GL1500I. Cus<strong>to</strong>m. 33K mi. Bike was s<strong>to</strong>len in San<br />
An<strong>to</strong>nio and recovered in Laredo without the plastic and<br />
gauge cluster (which have been replaced). Found before it<br />
could be stripped any further. I was rebuilding it as a “cus<strong>to</strong>m<br />
one-<strong>of</strong>-a-kind Gold <strong>Wing</strong>” in an old school design with<br />
lots <strong>of</strong> “black” powder coating, lots <strong>of</strong> leather fringe and<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>m conchos. New fish-tail mufflers, and much, much<br />
more! Not selling for parts; looking for someone who will<br />
finish and ride it! Pho<strong>to</strong>s available. $5,800 firm; local pickup<br />
only! 210-687-7134 (after 6 p.m. central). wingparts@sbcglobal.net.<br />
TX.<br />
1996 Honda 1500 SE. Dark red. 31K mi. Second owner.<br />
Brand new Frogg Toggs, new plugs. Wife wants an 1800<br />
(Gees!) May ride <strong>to</strong> you. $9,000. Can e-mail picture.<br />
harrisk@carthage.k12.mo.us<br />
1999 GL1500. Candy apple red. 56K mi. Fully dressed<br />
with extras. Comes with Bushtec trailer. $9,000. (435)<br />
652-1055 (call before 5 p.m. or leave message).<br />
1999 Valkyrie Interstate. Red/black. Beautiful bike.<br />
Excellent shape. Garaged. $8,500. (740) 849-2353. OH.<br />
2000 GL1500A. 41,500 mi. Had the dealer 36,000-mile<br />
service with new tires. Loaded. $10, 500 or I would like<br />
<strong>to</strong> trade up for an 1800. I am very flexible. Bobby. (702)<br />
321-4557.<br />
2001 GL1800. Ilusion red. Sattelite radio, CB radio, good<br />
tires and many extras. Always garaged and covered.<br />
$12,500. kussr@cox.net.<br />
2001 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> 1800. Illusion red. 12K mi. New tires,<br />
lots <strong>of</strong> chrome and extras, large windshield. Around<br />
$30,000 invested; sell for $14,000. tim1322@msn.com<br />
(316) 722-1274. KS.<br />
2002 GL1800. Illusion red. 14K mi. New tires. Ditch<br />
lights. Spoiler and pegs. Excellent condition; garage kept.<br />
$14,500. David. (952) 237-0869 (cell). MN.<br />
2002 GL1800A. Unique cus<strong>to</strong>m paint in Hot Pink, with<br />
hand-painted decorative accents. A real head-turner!<br />
55,600 mi. Corbin heated seats, heated grips, ABS, CB,<br />
upgraded head bearings, trunk rack/bag, luggage, assorted<br />
covers. Excellent maintenance. Email for pics.<br />
$10,000. Jenny. (650) 323-3059. crzyjenn@<br />
pacbell.net. CA.<br />
2003 Honda Gold <strong>Wing</strong> (with or without Voyager conversion<br />
in outstanding condition). Candy red. Low mileage.<br />
Loaded. Ed.(716) 741-3691. NY.<br />
2003 GL1800. Candy red. 46K mi. All the extras!<br />
Shroaders show bike in fall 2002 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> magazine.<br />
New tires and garage kept. Lost arm in work accident and<br />
can’t ride anymore. $14,500. Mark. (920) 421-0487.<br />
mweborg@isp.com.<br />
2005 GL1800. Dark metallic gray. 4K mi. CB radio and<br />
antenna, lighted trunk spoiler, fog lights, ro<strong>to</strong>r covers,<br />
engine guard pegs, backrest with pouch, trunk rack and<br />
bag, rear speakers, passenger audio control, Super Brace.<br />
Extended warranty <strong>to</strong> 2012 and more. $15,500 obo.<br />
Erica. (630) 205-6456. eaac21-mcy@yahoo.com. IL.<br />
2005 Kawasaki Nomad Vulcan 1600cc. 2,903 mi. Black<br />
and silver with red and gold pinstriping. Hard bags, floorboards,<br />
heel/<strong>to</strong>e shifter. Lots <strong>of</strong> chrome. Asking<br />
$10,000. (518) 736-1173.<br />
2005 GL1800 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> 30th Anniversary edition. Black<br />
cherry. 7,105 mi. Garage kept. Some extras. Mint condition.<br />
$16,200 firm. Don (217) 735-1671. IL.<br />
TRIKES<br />
1998 GL 1500 SE with 1998 Lehman Trike conversion.<br />
Silver. 21K mi. Large windshield, new front tire, wind<br />
wings, heel/<strong>to</strong>e shifters, Ring <strong>of</strong> Fire, rear light bars, trailer<br />
hitch, CB radio. Garage kept; like new. $18,000. Jim.<br />
(803) 781-6793. jamesrhilyer@bellsouth.net. SC.<br />
2001 GL1800 with Mo<strong>to</strong>r Trike conversion. Black. 34K<br />
mi. Garage kept. Air wings, fog lights, CB, CD changer,<br />
passenger CB control. Removable trailer hitch. Power<br />
steering. One owner. $22,000. (254) 386-3278.<br />
Richards@htcomp.net. TX.<br />
2002 GL1800 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> with Mo<strong>to</strong>r Trike conversion in<br />
2005. 55K mi. Illusion blue. One owner. CB radio, trailer<br />
hitch. Comes with two matching Arai helmets with headsets.<br />
$20,500. Fred. (864) 223-3314 (home); (864)<br />
993-0214 (cell). S.C.<br />
2004 GL1800 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> with Mo<strong>to</strong>r Trike conversion.<br />
Magenta. 9K mi. Lots <strong>of</strong> extra lights, chrome. Floorboard,<br />
hitch, raked for easy steering. Garage kept. $27,000,<br />
neg. John. (337) 788-0557. LA.<br />
2004 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> GL1800 with California Sidecar Cobra<br />
conversion in 2006. 7K mi. Magenta. CB, all options. Air<br />
wings, foot pegs, new front tire. $29,500. Dave (574)<br />
255-8576 (home) or (574) 360-1832 (cell). IN.<br />
TRAILERS AND SIDECARS<br />
1992 Kwik-Kamp Camper. Excellent condition. Set up in 3<br />
minutes. Can be pulled by any light duty vehicle; used<br />
behind a 1500 Gold <strong>Wing</strong>. Tires good. $1,500. (336)<br />
731-8611. cjward@lexcominc.net. NC.<br />
April 2007 97
2003 Haulmark low hauler. 8 X 12 trailer. $3,500. See<br />
more on GWRRA website. (316) 722-0887.<br />
saw2th@sbcglobal.net. KS.<br />
2003 Europa trailer. Illusion red. All the extras. Always<br />
garaged and covered. $2,950. kussr@cox.net.<br />
2004 Leisure Lite mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle camper tent trailer. Excel<br />
model with 2 doors, 7-ft. awning, mattress, add-on room,<br />
s<strong>to</strong>rage pod, spare tire, wider tires. Used 6 times. $4,000.<br />
Fred. (864) 223-3314 (home); (864) 993-0214 (cell).<br />
(864) 993-0214. S.C.<br />
2005 BigTex mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle trailer. 10 x 12. Chrome step<br />
plates/chrome wheels and side-mounted spare. Always<br />
garaged, pictures available. $1,995. (864) 295-8522.<br />
rruss19958@bellsouth.net.<br />
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES<br />
Parts for a 2001 Illusion red GL 1800. Body trim,<br />
Kuryakyn 3-hole muffler extensions, OEM mufflers, lower<br />
cowling, kickstand, etc. Will sell each item for half <strong>of</strong> OEM<br />
price; shipping extra. Frank. (417) 741-9523. horvat@getgoin.net.<br />
MO.<br />
Parts from a 2003 Honda Gold <strong>Wing</strong> trike conversion.<br />
Black. Several new parts for sale: Saddlebags, rear wheel,<br />
drive shaft and swing arm. Make me an <strong>of</strong>fer, plus shipping.<br />
Albert. (603) 752-2029. lavoie@ncia.net. NH.<br />
All parts from a 2006 White <strong>Wing</strong> trike conversion. Never<br />
used. OEM windshield, $100. Dunlop D250 tire with rim,<br />
$200. All other parts, including saddlebags, $300.<br />
Richard. (828) 837-9769. Buyer pays shipping. NC.<br />
Trike TowPac. Black. Originally $2,900. Asking $1,000.<br />
Richard. (828) 837-9769.<br />
Roadhawk front wheel. Fits 2002 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> GL1800.<br />
Wheel is polished aluminum. $500. Located in Milford,<br />
N.J. (908) 995-4828. Chris0419@yahoo.com.<br />
New GL1800 rear tire. Bridges<strong>to</strong>ne 180/60, R16, 74H,<br />
G704 Radial Exedra. $115 plus shipping. (970) 874-<br />
0961. dlbawing2@juno.com.<br />
1993 Gold <strong>Wing</strong> 1500 Travelcade Gel Seat with backrest.<br />
Like new. $350, will pay shipping. Dennis. (330) 667-<br />
2296. OH.<br />
Used Khrome Werks 1800 adjustable backrest. Excellent<br />
condition: No punctures, tears, or defects. Three adjustable<br />
positions for your comfort and backrest folds forward for<br />
easy passenger load/unload. $150, plus shipping. Mike.<br />
(763) 420-7077. loobym@district279.org.<br />
MISCELLANEOUS<br />
Collection <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong> magazines from March 1991 <strong>to</strong><br />
present (missing two <strong>issue</strong>s: Oct. 1991 and 1992) $200<br />
for all. Buyer pays shipping, packaging, and handling, but<br />
I would rather you pick up. Dave. (513) 777-1914. OH.<br />
For rent Bike Week, March 3-10. Tropic Shores, Day<strong>to</strong>na<br />
Beach. Sleeps 4. Beachfront, Gold Crown. $1,200. John.<br />
(386) 409-5560.<br />
Rocky Mountain Rental. Member-owned Colorado home at<br />
Trout Creek Pass between Buena Vista and Hartsel.<br />
Beautiful mountain rides in every direction. First-class<br />
accommodations with 2 BR, 2 BA and large l<strong>of</strong>t/family<br />
room. Sleeps up <strong>to</strong> 6. $150 a night, weekly discount.<br />
(904) 260-7925 or farmer557@aol.com.<br />
Two one-week time shares in Las Vegas. One block <strong>of</strong>f<br />
“The Strip.” Four-star rating. Period <strong>of</strong> Feb. 1 - Apr. 30,<br />
$20,000. Period <strong>of</strong> May 1 - July 31, $18,000. Make an<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer for both. Shel. (626) 969-4168. CA.<br />
Won a gift certificate for an AEROstich/RIDER<br />
Roadcrafter/Darien Suit. $800 value; will sell for $600. If<br />
interested, contact Jerry. (714) 524-9827. jjjorg@<br />
adelphia.net. CA.<br />
MEMBER “WANTED”<br />
Looking for the 1-1/4 inch receiver type hitch for a 1987<br />
GL1200. Buzz. (214) 741-3014.<br />
Looking for a late-model Pacific Coast mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle in good<br />
condition. Melvyn. (708) 862-5088. IL.<br />
Wanted: GL1800 <strong>to</strong>ur trunk, complete with all hardware<br />
and trim. Prefer ‘03 Candy Orange but will take any color.<br />
Must be in good condition (no cracks). Jim. (307) 634-<br />
9176, evenings or weekends.<br />
MEMBER “PERSONAL”<br />
DWM, 48, nonsmoker. Enjoys riding, camping. Enjoys life<br />
as best I can. Going <strong>to</strong> Billings this year; taking 3-4 weeks<br />
<strong>of</strong>f. Looking for a co-rider. Would you like <strong>to</strong> go? Doug.<br />
(802) 467-1215 or honda1832@yahoo.com. VT. ●<br />
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Rescue Plus <strong>of</strong>fers enhanced benefits and covers all registered drivers<br />
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EVENTS<br />
We list only GWRRA-sponsored functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information.<br />
For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit on-line listings according <strong>to</strong> GWRRA Region, District<br />
and Chapter. Event listings may run up <strong>to</strong> six months in advance <strong>of</strong> an event, and will run through the month <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>issue</strong>’s cover date. “Pho<strong>to</strong> Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately<br />
the fourth Friday <strong>of</strong> the month, two months before the <strong>issue</strong>’s cover date.<br />
To submit event information, e-mail edi<strong>to</strong>r@gwrra.org or mail <strong>to</strong> “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th<br />
Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027.<br />
* Indicates new listing in this <strong>issue</strong>.<br />
Do You Need<br />
CUSTOM PINS & PATCHES<br />
For Your Event?<br />
Available at www.gwrra.org. Just click<br />
on “Official Products” on the <strong>to</strong>p bar!<br />
Or call Sherry @ 800-843-9460, ext 274<br />
NATIONAL AND<br />
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS<br />
MAY 25-27, 2007. GWRRA/Southwest Region (F)<br />
“30 th Anniversary Memorial Weekend Event,” Cedar City,<br />
UT. Contact Bill & Janet Agnew, (719) 275-4860 or e-mail<br />
regionfdirec<strong>to</strong>r@msn.com.<br />
JUNE 1-4, 2007. GWRRA “30th Anniversary Parties” held<br />
by all Regions, Districts & Chapters.<br />
JULY 4-7, 2007. WING DING 29 returns <strong>to</strong> Billings,<br />
Montana, by popular demand! Fantastic entertainment (check<br />
out the website <strong>to</strong> see the <strong>to</strong>p named band that is coming <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding!), optional <strong>to</strong>urs, new events (on and <strong>of</strong>f bike) and<br />
a monthly promotion if you preregister. Plus, great riding <strong>to</strong><br />
Yellows<strong>to</strong>ne and Bear<strong>to</strong>oth Pass! Register now at www.wingding.org<br />
or call 800-843-9460 or www.gwrra.org.<br />
AUGUST 2-5, 2007. The first WING DING EUROPE sponsored<br />
by GWRRA’s Viking Region (V), is <strong>to</strong> be held in<br />
Sakskobing, Denmark. For information, contact Aage<br />
Schoug, Tockvagen 8, Tocksfors, Sweden 67010. Phone<br />
004657329129 or e-mail r.d.gwrra.region.v@telia.com.<br />
AUGUST 3-6, 2007. CENTRAL CANADA REGION<br />
(K)/GWRRA “Rendezvous 2007”in St. Thomas, ON.<br />
Contact Larry & Janice Chisholm (519) 657-5279 or e-mail<br />
lchisholm@rogers.com or Al & Betty Ross (519) 672-7582 or e-mail<br />
alnbet@sympatico.ca.<br />
SEPTEMBER 1 & 2, 2007, NASHVILLE, TN, "30th<br />
Anniversary Members Party! Join us at the fabulous Opryland<br />
Resort for this 30th anniversary celebration <strong>of</strong> GWRRA.<br />
Members pay only $10 and will receive FREE ice cream and<br />
cake and a 30th Anniversary pin, if they preregister. Special<br />
hotel rates, so check out the website now! There will be vendors,<br />
dance, karaoke, rides, games, People's Choice Bike Show and<br />
much, much more. Register now at http://www.gwrra.org/<br />
nashville/ or call us at 800-843-9460. (Limited number <strong>of</strong> pins.)<br />
FEBRUARY 10-17 & 16-23, 2008. GWRRA 30th<br />
Anniversary Cruise, from Miami, FL. Check out the website for<br />
all the information at http://www.cruise-eta.com/GWRRA.htm or<br />
call 800-843-9460.<br />
REGIONAL EVENTS<br />
JUNE 7-10, 2007. COMBINED BIG SKY REGION<br />
(I)/OREGON DISTRICT RALLY at Roseburg, OR. Contact<br />
Roy McKensie (253) 862-0220 or www.bigskyregioni.org or<br />
Woody McFarland (541) 259-4429.<br />
JUNE 29-JULY 1, 2007. GREAT NORTHWEST REGION<br />
(J) RALLY at Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. “<strong>Wing</strong>s in the<br />
Sunny South.” Contact Rick Beres (403) 758-6427 or<br />
www.gwrra-lethbridge.org or Woody McFarland (541) 259-<br />
4429.<br />
AUGUST 2 -5 2007. CANADIAN ATLANTIC REGION (L)<br />
RALLY in Clarenville, NF. See www.canadianatlantic<br />
region.org for registration form or contact David Champion at<br />
(709) 727-2238 or e-mail l.dchampion@nf.sympatico.ca for<br />
more information.<br />
*AUGUST 23-25 2007. The GREAT LAKES REGION (D)<br />
RALLY at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds in Lebanon, IN.<br />
Contact Tom & Sandy Taggart, (740) 753-2214 or email ttaggart@nelsonvilletv.com.<br />
Visit our website (gwrra-regiond.org).<br />
Vendors, contact Gary Miller (740) 947-7676.<br />
DISTRICT EVENTS<br />
APRIL 12-14, 2007. LOUISIANA DISTRICT RALLY,<br />
“<strong>Wing</strong>s over the Bayou—Mardi Gras Madness” at Holiday Inn<br />
Holidome in Lafayette, LA. Contact Jere & Maurine Pyburn,<br />
at (318) 387-1741). E-mail: goldwing98@jam.rr.com. See our<br />
Web site: www.ladist.org for rally registration form.<br />
*APRIL 20-22, 2007. ARKANSAS DISTRICT’s Rider<br />
Education Weekend in Morril<strong>to</strong>n, AR. Schedule, and applications<br />
can be found on the Arkansas District website (www.argwrra.org)<br />
For questions, contact Bill McBride, Arkansas District<br />
Educa<strong>to</strong>r at (870) 257-4777 or w.mcbride@centurytel.net.<br />
APRIL 26-28, 2007. TENNESSEE DISTRICT'S 25th annual<br />
Spring Fling rally, "High School Days—A Tennessee<br />
Homecoming" at the Grand Resort Hotel & Convention Center,<br />
Pigeon Forge, TN. Pep Rally & Cookout Thursday night;<br />
Homecoming dance Friday night. Hotel reservations at (800)<br />
251-4444 mention GWRRA for special packages. For more<br />
information contact Jeff & Cherri Liner @423-336-5835 or<br />
www.tngwrra.org.<br />
MAY 3-5, 2007. MISSOURI DISTRICT RALLY, the “Gold<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Rush” at the Welk Resort in Branson, MO. Contact<br />
Dave & Jari Dawson (573) 732-5719. E-mail: jarik@fid<br />
mail.com. Web site: mogwrra.org.<br />
MAY 10-12, 2007. ARKANSAS DISTRICT RALLY at<br />
Velda Rose Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs, AR. Contact Dale &<br />
Carolyn Frieden, (479) 229-3370. E-mail: dale1940@centurytel.net.<br />
MAY 17-19, 2007. TEXAS DISTRICT RALLY, “Riding with<br />
the Stars” at Wichita Falls, TX. Contact John Simonick, 511<br />
Texas Point, San An<strong>to</strong>nio, TX 78258. (210) 497-0447.<br />
MAY 25-26, 2007. INDIANA DISTRICT’s “Spring <strong>Wing</strong><br />
Warm Up 2007” at Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland, IN.<br />
Contact Butch & Margaret Micheau (260) 726-9534 or Kip &<br />
Peg Robinette (260) 726-4124 www.indianaonwings.org<br />
JUNE 2, 2007. IDAHO DISTRICT’s “Picnic” at Challis Hot<br />
Springs, Challis, ID. Camping (dry tent) and RV and a B&B on<br />
site. “Rustic” motels in Challis. Contact John & Dianne Kester,<br />
3375 Cobbles<strong>to</strong>ne Lane, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. (208) 524-<br />
1768. Web site: www.gwrra.id.us.<br />
JUNE 14 – 16, 2007. GEORGIA DISTRICT RALLY, “<strong>Wing</strong><br />
Fling 2007 – “The Fabulous 50’s and 60’s” in Rome, GA.<br />
Contact Bill or Betty Livings<strong>to</strong>n (229) 889-1705 or e-mail<br />
livings<strong>to</strong>nb@earthlink.net. Vendors contact Ron or Susan Larsen<br />
(478) 971-4291 or e-mail goldwing1@cox.net. For more details<br />
including rally flyer and registration forms go <strong>to</strong> www.<br />
gwrra-ga.com.<br />
*JUNE 15-17, 2007. OHIO DISTRICT RALLY, “Ohio’s<br />
Family Reunion, 25 Years <strong>of</strong> FUN” at the Washing<strong>to</strong>n County<br />
Fairgrounds in Marietta, OH. Contact Roger Hurley, 201<br />
South<strong>view</strong> Lane, West Mil<strong>to</strong>n, Ohio 45383. (937) 698-4443;<br />
email RHURLEY3@woh.rr.com or visit www.ohiogwrra.org.<br />
JUNE 21-24, 2007. WYOMING DISTRICT RALLY “Hot<br />
Spring & <strong>Wing</strong>s” at Thermopolis, WY. Contact Gordon &<br />
Beverly Valasek (307) 266-4136 or gvalasek@bresnan.net or<br />
from Wyoming website (www.gwrrawy.org) after January 1,<br />
2007.<br />
*JUNE 22-23, 2007. WISCONSIN DISTRICT RALLY<br />
“Pirates <strong>of</strong> the Fox Valley—Legend <strong>of</strong> the Gold <strong>Wing</strong>” at Brown<br />
County Fairgrounds, De Pere, WI. Contact Mike & Jane<br />
Hultine (920) 261-7101 or email ironmke@wi.rr.com. Vendors<br />
contact Denny & Yvonne Paffel (608) 362-8578 or email<br />
denyvon@ticon.net<br />
*JUNE 28-30, 2007. NEBRASKA DISTRICT’s “Come <strong>Wing</strong><br />
Nebraska” in Norfolk, NE. Contact Cal & Sandi Lytle, (308)<br />
379-5329 or lytle_1@charter.net.<br />
*JULY 19-21, 2007. MICHIGAN DISTRICT RALLY “Step<br />
Back <strong>to</strong> the Days <strong>of</strong> Friends and Fun” at West Branch, MI.<br />
Contact Chris Bobek, (248) 852-8537 or visit our website<br />
(www.gwrra-mi.org).<br />
JULY 19-21, 2007. WASHINGTON DISTRICT RALLY<br />
“<strong>Wing</strong>s 2 Okanogan” at the Okanogan Fair Grounds,<br />
Okanogan, WA. Contact Bob & Becky Minor (360) 373-<br />
7403 or e-mail DD@gwrra-wa.org. For more details, including<br />
rally flyer and registration forms, go <strong>to</strong> website: www.gwrrawa.org.<br />
JULY 19-21, 2007. MICHIGAN DISTRICT RALLY. In West<br />
Branch, MI. Contact Chris Bobek (248) 852-8537. More info<br />
available at www.gwrra-mi.org.<br />
JULY 19-21, 2007. Sixth annual ALL NEW ENGLAND<br />
DISTRICTS RALLY in Westfield, MA. Contact Wayne &<br />
Shirley Anderson (508) 735-0807 or www.newenglanddis<br />
trictrally.org.<br />
JULY 20-21, 2007. MINNESOTA DISTRICT RALLY at the<br />
Best Western in North Manka<strong>to</strong>, MN. Contact: Mike & Judy<br />
Squire (763)-434-0174 awinger2@comcast.net or website<br />
MNGWRRA.ORG.<br />
*AUGUST 9-11 2007. NEW YORK DISTRICT RALLY,<br />
“<strong>Wing</strong>s and Fun over the Finger Lakes” at The Quality Inn <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Finger Lakes, Newark, NY. Contact Ed & Dottie Bahrenburg<br />
at 37 Clear<strong>view</strong> Place, Bingham<strong>to</strong>n, NY 13901 (607)648-<br />
4351 or email; wingin-it@stny.rr.com. See www.gwrra-ny.org<br />
for hotel and registration information.<br />
*AUGUST 10-11, 2007. COLORADO DISTRICT RALLY,<br />
the 18 th annual “<strong>Wing</strong>in’ the Rockies,” in Salida, CO. Contact<br />
Sherry Burgener at (303) 988-5436 or sburgener@aol.com or<br />
Steve Randolph at (720) 963-9434 or wingncolo@comcast.net.<br />
AUGUST 10-11, 2007. IOWA DISTRICT RALLY at Amana<br />
Colonies RV Park and Conference Center, Amana, IA.<br />
Contact Duane & Sondra Rippel, 601 Bishop Ave., LaPorte City,<br />
IA 50651-1551. (319) 342-3285.<br />
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2, 2007. IDAHO DISTRICT<br />
RALLY, “Return <strong>to</strong> The River <strong>of</strong> No Return,” in Salmon, ID<br />
(83467). Contact John & Dianne Kester, 3375 Cobbles<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
Lane, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. (208) 524-1768 or email kester<br />
ibo@cableone.net. Website: www.gwrra.id.us.<br />
*SEPTEMBER 6-8 2007. NEW JERSEY DISTRICT’s “Rolling<br />
Hills Rally” in Mount Olive, NJ. Contact Mike & Julie Walters<br />
at (609) 923-5138 or Roadrebel99@aol.com.<br />
CHAPTER EVENTS<br />
APRIL 13-14, 2007. TX-O’s 20th annual rally “Bluebonnet<br />
Rally & Camp Out.” Lady Bird Municipal Park,<br />
Fredericksburg, TX. Contact Mark Heene (512) 694-3063<br />
(cell) or direc<strong>to</strong>r@goldwingaustin.org. Fliers available at<br />
http://goldwingaustin.org/gwrra/rally07/BBRally%202007.<strong>pdf</strong>.<br />
*APRIL 14, 2007. PA-M’s 20th Anniversary Party at Holiday<br />
Inn, Williamsport, PA. Contact Dean Jordan (570) 435-<br />
3100 or email: djordan@pcspower.net.<br />
APRIL 14, 2007. WA-C’s “Early Spring Fun Run” poker run<br />
from Cycle Barn in Arling<strong>to</strong>n, WA. Partial proceeds go <strong>to</strong><br />
the Everett Food Bank. Contact Bud at (425) 788-1734. bud@<br />
trikesunlimited.com.<br />
APRIL 14-15, 2007. OH-W2’s “<strong>Wing</strong>s In The Mall” at<br />
Woodland Mall, Bowling Green, OH. Contact Jim Stader.<br />
Phone (419) 472-0633 or email candywing@buckeyeexpress.com.<br />
APRIL 15, 2007. PA-P & PA-D’s fifth annual mall show<br />
“<strong>Wing</strong>s in the Mall 2007” at the “Mall at Robinson” in<br />
Robinson Township, Pittsburgh, PA. Join us as a participant<br />
or a visi<strong>to</strong>r. Contact Mark Forbes (412) 221-0698 or email:<br />
mark.forbes@siemens.com.<br />
APRIL 21, 2007. GA-K’s “Cruisin’ For St. Jude” poker run<br />
at Kings Bay Honda, Kingsland, GA. Contact Joe & Colleen<br />
Yother at (912) 729-6379 or Danny & Allyson Hickey at (912)<br />
264-1736.<br />
*APRIL 22, 2007. RI-B’s annual “Kick Off Breakfast” (9-11<br />
a.m.) at the Coventry-West Greenwich Elks, 142 Nooseneck<br />
Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI. Contact Anna Giuliani at<br />
(401) 884-4230 for details.<br />
*APRIL 28, 2007. LA-J’s Ga<strong>to</strong>r Run Rally at Lake Charles,<br />
LA. Contact Brice Palmer, P.O. Box 16664, Lake Charles, LA<br />
70616. (337) 433-6816.<br />
APRIL 28, 2007. TX-Z2’s “Red, White & Blue Rally.”<br />
Hamp<strong>to</strong>n Inn, Allen, TX. Contact Orbie Maddox. (214) 734-<br />
4510 or orbinsky@tx.rr.com.<br />
APRIL 28, 2007. TX-O2’s fourth annual “Heart <strong>of</strong> Texas<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>s Rally.” Riverside Park, Brownwood, TX. Contact<br />
Dave or Jean Simmons, 514 Lake<strong>view</strong> Dr., Coleman, TX<br />
76834. (325) 382-4469 or jensim@web-access.net.<br />
APRIL 28, 2007. TX-V2’s “Rally by the Lake,” Brackenridge<br />
Plantation Campground on Lake Texana, Edna, TX. Contact<br />
Alyce Hartman (361) 573-6529, Email: dear<br />
wing@suddenlink.net.<br />
APRIL 28, 2007. DE-A’s tenth annual “Charlie Raysor<br />
Memorial Hobo Stew” in Bear, DE. Contact Mike DeGeiso, 3<br />
Tunison Court, Wilming<strong>to</strong>n, DE. 19810. (302) 479-7525.<br />
MAY 5, 2007. CA2-W’s “Fiesta Rally” at Clawson Honda,<br />
6334 N. Blacks<strong>to</strong>ne, Fresno, CA. Prizes include Mexican<br />
Cruise. Contact TL Zane 6536 N. Wishon, Fresno CA. 93704.<br />
(559) 432-5405. TL Zane-mammothman@global.net or<br />
www.ca2w-gwrra.org.<br />
*MAY 5, 2007. AR-P’s rally at Bull Shoals White River State<br />
Park, Lake<strong>view</strong>, AR. For information, contact Roy Behrens,<br />
(870) 421-5678 or (870) 492-5885.<br />
*MAY 5-6, 2007. WA-B’s 25th annual Bob Merriman<br />
Memorial Governor’s Run Rally, Kitsap County Fairgrounds<br />
Pavilion, Bremer<strong>to</strong>n, WA. To benefit Holly Ridge Center for<br />
April 2007 99
developmentally disabled children. Two grand prizes. See<br />
www.governorsrun.net for information and entry form.<br />
Contact Douglas Clark, (360) 275-5614 or email<br />
wab_cd_gwrra@yahoo.com or Mike White, Event Manager<br />
(360) 275-0461 or mikew@wavecable.com or Louis Hor<strong>to</strong>n, PR<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>r (360)-275-9525 or nwwest51@wavecable.com.<br />
MAY 5-6, 2007. OH-W2’s “Bologna Run” in Cygnet, OH.<br />
Contact Jim Stader. Phone (419) 472-0633 or email candy<br />
wing@buckeye-express.com.<br />
*MAY 19, 2007. TN-C’s 24th annual “Roan Mountain Steak-<br />
Out” in Roan Mountain, TN. Contact Butch Adkins (423)<br />
288-6031 or badkins@chartertn.net or check our website:<br />
www.geocities.com/tnchaptc.<br />
MAY 19, 2007. VA-P’s “Excellent Gold <strong>Wing</strong> Adventure<br />
Weekend” at Stanardsville, VA. Contact Richard Carr, P.O.<br />
Box 723, Louisa, VA 23093. (540) 967-0607.<br />
MAY 25-27, 2007. WA-L’s annual “Desert Spring Fling”<br />
with a “secret agent” theme at Ben<strong>to</strong>n County Fairgrounds,<br />
Kennewick, WA. Hotels nearby or camp on the fiargrounds.<br />
Contact M. R. Messinger (509) 582-4560 or e-mail<br />
mr1vette@charter.net or visit www.gwrra-wa-l.org.<br />
MAY 26, 2007. FL1-F2’s “Horse Country Cruisers Poker Run<br />
and 20th Anniversary Celebration” at Marion County<br />
Agriculture Center, Ocala, FL. Contact Bob & Marion Duncan<br />
at Duncan<strong>Wing</strong>@aol.com or call (352) 237-8409.<br />
MAY 26-28, 2007. EN-A’s Chiddingly Bank Holiday Campout.<br />
Rock, blues and jazz bands. BBQ. Contact Mark Bright on<br />
441733 750161 or 447957 569223 or e-mail mark.<br />
bright@talktalk.net.<br />
JUNE 1-3, 2007. IA-H’s “Carnival Run & Camp Out” at<br />
Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Fairfield, IA. Contact Ray<br />
Cassatt, 1106 E. Grant, Centerville, IA 52544. (641) 437-4678<br />
or email thermalchaser@yahoo.com.<br />
JUNE 2, 2007. WI-P’s fifth annual “Summerfest” at The<br />
Northwoods Banquet Hall (formerly Taj Mahal, Rhinelander,<br />
WI. Contact Bill Milbrath, 422 Evergreen Court, Rhinelander,<br />
WI. 54501.<br />
JUNE 9 & 10, 2007. EN-A promotes GWRRA at the Garden<br />
<strong>of</strong> England Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle Show, Kent, EN. Contact Bill Hurley on<br />
441227 366463.<br />
*JUNE 10, 2007 WV-A’s “Party on the Po<strong>to</strong>mac” at the<br />
Redneck Yacht Club’s Annual Fun Day and 15th Anniversary<br />
Celebration at the Falling Waters AMVETS in Falling Waters,<br />
WV. Contact Rebecca Jones (301) 791-8176 or email rpepgirl@aol.com.<br />
*JUNE 16, 2007. AR-L’s 19th annual Toad Suck Friendship<br />
Rally, Toad Suck Park on Arkansas River, Conway, AR. Contact<br />
Frank Likert (501) 268-8367 or flikert@yahoo.com<br />
JUNE 16, 2007. VA-V’s annual “Chicken Pick’en” at the<br />
Lion’s Club in Bedford, VA. Hotels are near. Contact Med<br />
Miller (540) 857-0393 or email thermalchaser@yahoo.com.<br />
JUNE 16, 2007. TN-M’s annual “Benefit Ride/Fun Day for St.<br />
Jude Children’s Hospital” at Roane State Community College,<br />
Harriman, TN. Contact Henry & Ruby Rotters at (865) 376-<br />
7349 or email: cd@gwrratn-m.org.<br />
JUNE 22-24, 2007. EN-A’s “Smallest County in England”<br />
weekend. Contact Mark Bright on 44733 750161 or 447957<br />
569223 or email mark.bright@talktalk.net.<br />
JUNE 23, 2007. IN-R2’s annual “A.N.N.A. Rally” for neuroblas<strong>to</strong>ma<br />
research in Rensselaer, IN. Contact Denny or<br />
Susie Healey (219) 866-3526 or dlhealey@nwiis.com<br />
*SEPTEMBER 22, 2007. IN-O2’s sixteenth annual Ronald<br />
McDonald charity ride from Mishawaka <strong>to</strong> Indianapolis,<br />
IN. All bikes welcome. Contact Denny Heckaman (574) 875-<br />
0982 or Jim McPhail (574) 276-6340. ●<br />
PHOTO TOURS &<br />
OTHER TOURS<br />
We list only GWRRA-sponsored “pin <strong>to</strong>urs” in this<br />
section that appears periodically. Tours generally are<br />
self-guided observation runs conducted by GWRRA<br />
Chapters or Districts; most cost a small amount and yield<br />
a <strong>to</strong>ur pin upon completion. Most <strong>to</strong>urs require some<br />
pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> having visited destinations, such as receipts or<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>graphs. Rules may differ, so contact the sponsors<br />
for rules and details.<br />
To submit Tours information, e-mail edi<strong>to</strong>r@<br />
gwrra.org or mail <strong>to</strong> “Events & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc.,<br />
21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027.<br />
PHOTO TOURS<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-Z’s “ICE CREAM” TOUR. Send<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>s <strong>of</strong> five different Dairy Queens with bike if possible. Get<br />
a cool ice cream cone patch <strong>to</strong> show your love for ice cream.<br />
Patches are numbered, so you can work up <strong>to</strong> a large number.<br />
$10 per patch. Send pictures and money <strong>to</strong> “WA-Z Need More<br />
Ice Cream,” 358 Big Hanaford Road, Centralia, WA 98531.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-V’s “WATERFALL TOUR.” Submit<br />
three pho<strong>to</strong>s <strong>of</strong> waterfalls, preferably with your bike and/or<br />
yourself. Different pin for each year. Flyer at<br />
http://geocities.com/wa_chapter_v. Write Clarine Dunn, 615<br />
SW 126, Seattle, WA 98146.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-E’s “LIGHTHOUSE PHOTO<br />
TOUR.” Pho<strong>to</strong>s <strong>of</strong> three different lighthouses with bike in foreground<br />
if possible. One beautiful pin, $10. Check or MO <strong>to</strong><br />
Bob Thurgood, 614 - 216th St. SW, Bothell, WA 98021-8104.<br />
(425) 485-4416. E-mail: rvt4@comcast.net. www.gwrrawae.org.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-V's "APPLE TOUR." Visit five different<br />
cities in any state that spell “apple.” Take a picture <strong>of</strong> your<br />
bike and the <strong>to</strong>wn hall or post <strong>of</strong>fice and send it in <strong>to</strong> get the second<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the pin and a chance at a $50 prize. Lee<br />
Damoiseaux, 17 65th Ave E., Tacoma, WA 98424. (253) 380-<br />
8815. E-mail: lee_damoiseaux@comcast.net. Web site: http://<br />
www.geocities.com/wa_chapter_v.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-G's "PANTHER" PIN RIDE. Spell<br />
"panther" with any city, <strong>to</strong>wn or post <strong>of</strong>fice sign. For more information<br />
and a flyer, visit our Web site at http://home.<br />
comcast.net/~thomsears/web. E-mail: marvdscott@cs.com.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-S's “HORSESHOE CURVE PHOTO<br />
TOUR.” Spell the word “horseshoe” using the first letter <strong>of</strong> any<br />
city, county or post <strong>of</strong>fice sign and your bike. Send pho<strong>to</strong>s and<br />
$7, single or $12, two-up <strong>to</strong> GWRRA Chapter PA-S, Ralph<br />
Wilcox, 1854 Erin Dr., Al<strong>to</strong>ona, PA 16602-7612.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. ME-F's “RIDE IN PINS.” Contact Mile<br />
Sereyko, (207) 732-4537 or Roger Stinson, (207) 794-2064.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. BIG SKY REGION I Celebration <strong>of</strong><br />
Lewis & Clark's 200th Anniversary <strong>of</strong> the "Corps <strong>of</strong> Discovery."<br />
Take five pho<strong>to</strong>s <strong>of</strong> your bike in front <strong>of</strong> a "Lewis & Clark Trail"<br />
road sign or Lewis & Clark Trial interpretative sign anywhere<br />
along the route. For more information, send a SASE <strong>to</strong> Don<br />
Beyeler, 2162 River Road, American Falls, ID 83211. (208)<br />
226-2063. E-mail: donbeyeler@cableone.net. Web site:<br />
www.bigskyregioni.org.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. LOUISIANA’S “USA GRAND<br />
TOUR.” Any five consecutive states’ welcome sign. Contact Jere<br />
Pyburn, 2905 River Oaks Dr., Monroe, LA 71201. (318) 387-<br />
1741. E-mail: goldwing98@jam.rr.com. Web site: www.ladist.org.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. LOUISIANA’S “WORLD’S LONGEST<br />
BRIDGE” Tour. Toll receipt from the bridge master at<br />
Pontchartrain Bridge. Contact Jere Pyburn, 2905 River Oaks Dr.,<br />
Monroe, LA 71201. (318) 387-1741. E-mail:<br />
goldwing98@jam.rr.com. Web site: www.ladist.org.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-Y's “ANOTHER DAM PATCH<br />
TOUR.” You not only have <strong>to</strong> register before you ride, you also<br />
need <strong>to</strong> have “Another Dam Patch” on your vest before you take<br />
your pictures in front <strong>of</strong> the dams. GWRRA PA-Y, P.O. Box 605,<br />
Montgomeryville, PA 18936. Web site: http://home.netcarrier.com/~rallen.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-E's “KALEIDOSCOPE TOUR” Five<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>wns that have a color in the name. Contact Gayle<br />
Jisa, 900 Woodgrove, Or<strong>to</strong>nville MI 48462-8806. (248) 627-<br />
6320.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. IL-G'S “SAUK VALLEY WINGERS<br />
TOUR.” The first letter <strong>of</strong> <strong>to</strong>wns that spell out “<strong>Wing</strong>ers.” Contact<br />
Niel Sh<strong>of</strong>fner. (815) 626-7206. E-mail: nwsmas98@cin.net.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G's “WORLD TOUR.” Five pho<strong>to</strong>s<br />
<strong>of</strong> city signs named after a foreign country or city. Contact John<br />
E. Smith, 2851 Hidden View Dr., SE, Caledonia, MI 49316.<br />
(616) 55-6738. E-mail: zephyr70@comcast.com.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-O’s “FIVE CORNER RUN.” Pho<strong>to</strong>s<br />
<strong>of</strong> five corners <strong>of</strong> the state. Contact John Scrivner, 2642 NE Old<br />
Belfair Highway, Belfair, WA 98528. (360) 275-8606.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-P’s “REST AREA” TOUR. Five pho<strong>to</strong>s<br />
<strong>of</strong> rest areas, one picture <strong>of</strong> outhouse counts as two pho<strong>to</strong>graphs.<br />
Contact Perry & Rose Ann Lock, 23070 Republic, Oak<br />
Park, MI 48237. (248) 398-2657.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-O's “FIND A FORT” TOUR. Forts<br />
or city/<strong>to</strong>wns with the word “fort” in them. Contact Twyla Miller,<br />
5312 East Collins Road, Port Orchard, WA 98366-8329. (360)<br />
871-7025. Email: fort@gwrra-wao.org. Web site: http://<br />
www.gwrra-wao.org.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. UT-H's “GOLDEN SPIKE EMPIRE”<br />
TOUR. Six restaurants whose first letters spell out Empire.<br />
Contact Ralph & Dorene Valentine at 828 South 1425 West,<br />
Clearfield, UT 84015. (801) 773-6828.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MO-X’s “XCEPTIONAL” TOUR. Signs<br />
with an “X”. Contact Gary & Ginny Gillming, 11046 West State<br />
Highway 90, Noel, MO 64854. (417) 475-3598. E-mail: ginnyg@netins.net.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. ME-F’s “FOUR CORNERS” TOUR.<br />
Points N, S, E, W. T. Contact Jeff Gifford, RR #3, Box 494,<br />
Lincoln, ME 00457.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MD-D’s “MARYLAND IS FOR CRABS”<br />
HISTORIC” TOUR. In-state his<strong>to</strong>rical locations. For information,<br />
send SASE <strong>to</strong>: Allan Phillips, 11621 Zennia Ave., Cumberland,<br />
MD 21502.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-I’s “CREEK CLASSIC” TOUR. Signs<br />
naming the creek. Contact Harold Stafford II at 15603 Mercury<br />
Drive, Climax, MI 49034.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MO-T’s “GET YOUR KICKS ON<br />
ROUTE 66” Tour. Three Route 66 signs. Contact H.F. Evans,<br />
2540 Markwardt Street, Joplin, MO 64801. (417) 781-7163.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2’s “POTATO” TOUR. Towns, villages,<br />
etc., beginning with each letter. For an information pack,<br />
send SASE <strong>to</strong> Jim Ludwick, 475 S. Isabella Road, Mt. Pleasant,<br />
MI. 48858 or ludwi1bj@localnet.com.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. OR-G’s “ANIMAL LOVERS” PHOTO<br />
TOUR. Town signs bearing the names <strong>of</strong> animals. Contact Gloria<br />
Norby, 1145 Jays Dr., Salem, OR 97303. (503) 393-5755.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-B's “WINGS BY THE SEA”<br />
PHOTO TOUR. City signs that spell WBTS. Contact Ed Sigmund,<br />
1432 Culpepper Avenue, Chesapeake, VA 23323. E-mail:<br />
Edsig1432@aol.com.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. WI-J’s “ROAD KILL” TOUR. Pho<strong>to</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
your bike next <strong>to</strong> road kill. Pin awarded. Contact Keary Getter,<br />
113 Chestnut Lane, Whitelaw, WI 54247. (920) 732-3982 or<br />
getkj@lakefield.net.<br />
OTHER TOURS<br />
*THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007. “The <strong>World</strong> in<br />
Illinois” a Mo<strong>to</strong>rist Awareness (MAD) open <strong>to</strong>ur for all in<br />
2007. Illinois has over 300 cities that share their name with others<br />
around the world. Visit these cities and get your Passport<br />
stamped. With your completed Passport and $5 you will receive<br />
“The <strong>World</strong> in Illinois” lapel pin. Rules, Passports and list <strong>of</strong> cities<br />
can be found at www.gwrra-ildistrict.org or contact Toney Buzick<br />
at tcbuzick68@gallatinriver.net or (309) 382-2588.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-U’s “LAKE CITY” TOUR. Visit cities<br />
with “Lake” as part <strong>of</strong> their name. Contact Dick & Pat Thelan.<br />
(989) 593-2151.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-H's “COAL MINE TOUR.” Get<br />
your patch then visit four places related <strong>to</strong> coal or just four coal<br />
items. Contact Saundra Yoder, 1030 Hetlerville Road,<br />
Nescopeck, PA 18635 or http://mysite.verizon.net/vze/<br />
vze76tsr<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-X's “FOUR CORNER” TOUR.<br />
Contact Bill Weaver. (570) 836-2760. E-mail: illWeaver<br />
Edi<strong>to</strong>r@epix.net.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. CA-2S’s “CPR-SAVE A LIFE” TOUR.<br />
Copy <strong>of</strong> your CPR certificate. Contact Ed Sollars. (650) 325-<br />
8169. E-mail: caladded@aol.com.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. IL-E’s “CAST IRON FANNY” RUN.<br />
Ride 1,000 miles in 24 hours. Contact Terry or Nancy Kalaher,<br />
612 Calcari, Gillespie, IL 62033.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2’s “FRENCH FRY TOUR.”<br />
Cities, <strong>to</strong>wns or villages <strong>to</strong> spell “French Fry.” For forms and<br />
information, send SASE <strong>to</strong>: Jim Ludwick at 475 S. Isabella Rd.,<br />
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or ludwi1bj@localnet.com.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2's BAKE-EM TOUR. Towns, villages,<br />
etc. <strong>to</strong> spell “bake-em.” ContactJim Ludwick, 475 South<br />
Isabella Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or ludwi1bj@<br />
localnet.com.<br />
OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-A's “CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD<br />
QUIZ” TOUR. Return completed questionnaire. Contact Ric<br />
Cross, 1438 Kingstream Dr. Herndon, VA 20170. (703) 471-<br />
0208. ●<br />
100 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
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Membership in all 50 States. Represented in 52 Countries. ⋆ Denotes senior <strong>of</strong>ficer<br />
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ANDORRA<br />
ARGENTINA<br />
AUSTRALIA<br />
AUSTRIA<br />
BAHAMAS<br />
BERMUDA<br />
BELGIUM<br />
BRAZIL<br />
BRUNEI<br />
CANADA<br />
CHINA<br />
COLOMBIA<br />
COSTA RICA<br />
CZECH REPUBLIC<br />
DENMARK<br />
ENGLAND<br />
FINLAND<br />
FRANCE<br />
GERMANY<br />
GUAM<br />
HONG KONG<br />
ICELAND<br />
INDONESIA<br />
IRELAND<br />
ISRAEL<br />
ITALY<br />
JAPAN<br />
KOREA<br />
KUWAIT<br />
LUXEMBOURG<br />
MALAYSIA<br />
MEXICO<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
NORWAY<br />
PAKISTAN<br />
PORTUGAL<br />
PUERTO RICO<br />
REP OF PANAMA<br />
REP OF SINGAPORE<br />
REP OF SOUTH AFRICA<br />
SAUDI ARABIA<br />
SCOTLAND<br />
SLOVAKIA<br />
SPAIN<br />
ST VINCENT<br />
SWEDEN<br />
SWITZERLAND<br />
TAIWAN<br />
THE NETHERLANDS<br />
TURKEY<br />
WALES<br />
WEST INDIES<br />
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS:<br />
MELISSA NORDEOFF...........EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ......................21423 N. 11TH AVE...............................PHOENIX ......................AZ...................85027 ..........................623-581-2500<br />
JIM HUTCHENS...................CHOY DIRECTOR.............................2457 PLEASANT VIEW RD .......................PLEASANT VIEW............TN...................37146 ..........................615-746-2147<br />
RON HODGSON................INT'L DIR., CANADA ........................130 DONNELLY CRESCENT .....................RED DEER......................AB ..................T4R 2L7 .........................403-309-5001<br />
JUNE AGEE ........................INT’L MEMBER ENHANCEMENT .......63 S. RIVERVIEW DRIVE...........................EAST PEORIA.................IL.....................61611..........................309--822-8947<br />
BOB LORENZ⋆...................SR. NT’L DIR. RIDER EDUCATION.......2744 COUNTY FARM ROAD ...................HOWELL .......................MI ...................48843 ..........................517-548-9028<br />
CJ KARCANES ....................LEADERSHIP TRAINING ....................543 GREEN MEADOW LN ......................ARARAT ........................NC..................27007 ..........................336-374-6455<br />
PETER RUSSELL ....................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .............................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525<br />
REGIONAL OFFICES:<br />
LARRY LINGO ......................SOUTHEAST (A) ............................7702 PIERCE HARWELL RD. .................PLANT CITY...........................FL ....................33565 ..........................813-986-3567<br />
JERE GOODMAN ................NORTHEAST (B) ............................42 SCOTT DR. ....................................HILLSBOROUGH ....................NJ ...................08844 ..........................908-874-5698<br />
TOM TAGGART....................GREAT LAKES (D) ..........................BOX 119 5051 ST RT 78......................BUCHTEL...............................OH..................45716 ..........................740-753-2214<br />
ERNIE BLACK (ACTING)........AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ...........20 JULIE LANE .....................................WASHINGTON .....................MO .................63090 ..........................636-239-3489<br />
MELISSA NORDEOFF ...........SOUTHWEST (F) ...........................21423 N. 11TH AVE............................PHOENIX ..............................AZ...................85027 ..........................623-581-2500<br />
CLIFF MILLER ........................SOUTH CENTRAL (H).....................4515 N WARREN................................OKLAHOMA CITY..................OK ..................73112 ..........................405-949-1748<br />
ROY MCKENZIE...................BIG SKY (I) ...................................21417 106TH ST E ..............................BUCKLEY...............................WA .................98321 ..........................253-862-0220<br />
FRANK ALBERT.....................APPALACHIAN (N) ........................310 NEWNAN DRIVE..........................KODAK.................................TN...................37764 ..........................865-932-2994<br />
AAGE SCHOUG ..................THE VIKING REGION (V) ...............TOCKVAGEN 8 ...................................TOCKSFORS .........................SWEDEN .........67010........................004657329129<br />
PETER RUSSELL.....................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..34 WEST PARK....................................LONDON .............................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525<br />
CANADA<br />
PHIL CRAVEN.......................GREAT NORTHWEST (J).................BOX 1343 AINSWORTH ......................HOT SPRING.........................BC.................V0G 1A0 ........................250-353-7108<br />
BOB PINET ..........................CENTRAL CANADA (K)..................1315 SHHERWOOD CT. ......................BURLINGTON........................ON ................L7M1C8 .........................905-336-6166<br />
DAVID CHAMPION ..............CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L) ..............159 PEACHYTOWN RD .......................CONCEPTION BAY S.............NF ..................AIX7C9..........................709-727-2238<br />
DISTRICT DIRECTORS, CHAPTER DIRECTORS & CHAPTER LOCATIONS<br />
ALABAMA<br />
D/D LEXINGTON GULLEY, W 256-229-8833<br />
AL-A MOBILE TANNER, M 251-973-1978<br />
AL-B HUNTSVILLE JANES, M 256-721-0598<br />
AL-C HUEYTOWN COBB, G 205-497-0388<br />
AL-D ANNISTON GLENN, G 256-820-2060<br />
AL-E ANDERSON PHILLIPS, R 256-247-5879<br />
AL-F MONTGOMERY MECHLER, T 334-272-5761<br />
AL-G SAMSON COLVIN, D 334-222-1294<br />
AL-I DECATUR TALMADGE, R 256-773-7038<br />
AL-J TUSCALOOSA KOONTZ, J 205-339-5781<br />
AL-K FLORENCE CAMPBELL, S 256-760-1755<br />
AL-L THOMASVILLE CLARK, T 251-743-3147<br />
AL-M OPELIKA HARRISON, C⋆ 334-291-3234<br />
AL-N SOUTHSIDE ENTREKIN, D 256-547-1922<br />
AL-O FAIRHOPE TENNENT, R 251-928-3677<br />
AL-Q DEATSVILLE SMITH, C 256-896-4192<br />
AL-R SYLACAUGA BURNEY, H 256-362-4377<br />
AL-S RUSSELLVILLE SWINDLE, M 256-331-2735<br />
AL-T MCCALLA LEE, W 205-553-6255<br />
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AL-U DOTHAN LAND, J 334-774-4684<br />
AL-X CLANTON COCHRAN, J⋆ 205-664-2924<br />
AL-Y BIRMINGHAM BROWN, R 205-680-2621<br />
AL-Z PRATTVILLE SHUMWAY, J 334-358-0472<br />
ALASKA<br />
D/D SOLDOTNA BIBLE, D 907-262-7300<br />
AK-A ANCHORAGE LEWIS, W 907-244-8754<br />
AK-B FAIRBANKS DE HAVEN, P 907-488-8777<br />
AK-M WASILLA GARTRELL, B 907-746-3420<br />
AK-P SOLDOTNA WILLIAMS, P 907-283-0595<br />
ARIZONA<br />
TBD<br />
AZ-A TUCSON ALONZO, P 520-990-5549<br />
AZ-B PHOENIX SHAW, D 623-977-3398<br />
AZ-C LAKE HAVASU CTY SCHULZ, D 928-855-5468<br />
AZ-D MESA PRENTICE, T 602-438-9660<br />
AZ-E SIERRA VISTA GOETHE, G 520-452-1893<br />
AZ-J FLAGSTAFF GALES, T 928-774-7361<br />
AZ-K TUCSON JORDAN, M 520-299-4440<br />
AZ-R PHOENIX TRASK, W 623-776-1762<br />
AZ-S SCOTTSDALE JOHNSON, G 480-488-5870<br />
AZ-S SCOTTSDALE PODOLAK, E 480-451-7989<br />
AZ-W SNOWFLAKE BERMELE, C 928-532-2908<br />
AZ-Y PRESCOTT BALZER, W 928-632-5247<br />
ARKANSAS<br />
D/D DARDANELLE FRIEDEN, D 479-229-3370<br />
AR-A NORTH LITTLE ROCK SUMMERVILLE, B 501-455-5231<br />
AR-B FAYETTEVILLE ERSKIN, M 479-799-9562<br />
AR-C CABOT DEPRIEST, C 501-882-5437<br />
AR-D JONESBORO BROWN, T 870-933-8321<br />
AR-E HOT SPRINGS BASS, C 501-922-3691<br />
AR-F WARREN SAVAGE, D 870-463-8772<br />
AR-H BATESVILLE PROVENCE, D 870-793-4180<br />
AR-I STUTTGART MORRIS, W 870-659-3884<br />
AR-J RUSSELLVILLE HOLMES, K 479-968-5179<br />
AR-L CONWAY LIKERT, F 501-268-8367<br />
AR-P MOUNTAIN HOME BEHRENS, R 870-492-5885<br />
AR-R VAN BUREN THOMPSON, L 479-471-0697<br />
AR-T TEXARKANA MOUNT, J 902-223-7004<br />
AR-W BLYTHEVILLE BERNIER, J 870-763-1552<br />
AR-X CLARKSVILLE HUMPHREY, R 479-754-4326<br />
CALIFORNIA<br />
D/D SAN DIEGO ALKIRE, A 619-264-2845<br />
CA-1A LANCASTER HUTTON, R 661-822-4456<br />
CA-1D PARAMOUNT MCSHANE, T 554-920-6564<br />
CA-1F SAN DIEGO CALLAWAY, R 858-581-3317<br />
CA-1I COVINA CHADWICK, J 909-877-3016<br />
CA-1K BURBANK FREELAND, K 818-764-2296<br />
CA-1L ATASCADERO SHIRLEY, K 805-462-2317<br />
CA-1M HIGHLAND BRITTON, D⋆ 909-485-1866<br />
CA-1N OCEANSIDE ANDREWS, G 760-741-8230<br />
CA-1Q BUENA PARK MONTEZ, R 714-750-6067<br />
CA-1R IRVINE MARTIN, R 714-971-7443<br />
CA-1S VENTURA SHIPP, T 805-680-5071<br />
CA-1V VICTORVILLE CHAVARRIA, K 760-244-4919<br />
CA-1Y LOMPOC WILKINS, T 805-733-0910<br />
CA-1Z TEMECULA SUTHERLAND, R 951-506-4666<br />
CA-2A TULARE AKKERMAN, J 559-594-5046<br />
CA-2G MARYSVILLE CANNON, B⋆ 916-768-1976<br />
CA-2J PITTSBURG BULLOCK, B 925-777-1804<br />
CA-2K FAIRFIELD CLOUSE, R 707-678-2379<br />
CA-2N ANGELS CAMP RIOLO, N 209-462-6122<br />
CA-2Q DUBLIN CROY, D 925-828-7126<br />
CA-2R SALINAS FINCH, P 408-243-0661<br />
CA-2S SAN JOSE CARR, W 408-923-0740<br />
CA-2U MODESTO DAVIS, B 209-634-1346<br />
CA-2W CLOVIS ZANE, T 559-432-5405<br />
CA-C SACRAMENTO GRAHAM, N 916-454-5290<br />
COLORADO<br />
D/D LITTLETON RANDOLPH, S 720-963-9434<br />
CO-A LITTLETON BETANCOURT, J 303-794-6490<br />
CO-B GRAND JUNCTION BAKER, B 970-242-6634<br />
CO-C CANON CITY MCCOY, T 719-275-4642<br />
CO-E ARVADA DUNN, L 303-287-9537<br />
CO-G FORT COLLINS MEIN, J 970-686-0687<br />
CO-I COLORADO SPGS CURRY, R 719-488-9865<br />
CO-J AURORA HOWLAND, G 303-337-2740<br />
CO-L LAKEWOOD PLUMHOFF, A 303-670-0318<br />
CO-N PUEBLO ROSE, M 719-485-3536<br />
CO-O LONGMONT ALDRICH, S 303-652-3227<br />
CO-Q MONTROSE MEANS, I 970-240-1633<br />
CONNECTICUT<br />
D/D FAIRFIELD MACCALLUM, C 203-259-8816<br />
CT-B BRISTOL SOBERA, J 860-530-1391<br />
CT-D VERNON MITCHELL, C 860-423-8207<br />
CT-E FAIRFIELD GOLDSTEIN, B 203-226-6673<br />
CT-Q PUTNAM OLSON, M 860-923-9966<br />
DELAWARE<br />
D/D WILMINGTON GILLARD, B 302-995-6544<br />
DE-A NEW CASTLE DEGEISO, M 302-479-7525<br />
DE-B SEAFORD INGRAM, K 410-208-4803<br />
FLORIDA<br />
D/D SAN ANTONIO SHRADER, R⋆ 352-668-3164<br />
FL-1A TAMPA DAILEY, S 813-833-5680<br />
FL-1A2 TALLAHASSEE STEPHENS, C 850-539-5084<br />
FL-1B BRANDON IVERSON, J 813-654-6332<br />
FL-1D PENSACOLA WALLACE, K 850-968-4559<br />
FL-1D2 NEW PORT RICHEY AVANCE, E 727-834-8644<br />
FL-1E2 FORT WALTON BCH DONALDSON, D⋆ 850-279-6658<br />
FL-1F TITUSVILLE MILLINGTON, W 321-632-1587<br />
FL-1F2 OCALA DUNCAN, B 352-237-8409<br />
FL-1G DELTONA ABRAMS, J 386-668-9475<br />
FL-1H DAYTONA CARR, E 386-673-6176<br />
FL-1H2 ORLANDO MCCAULEY, P 407-678-8609<br />
FL-1J JACKSONVILLE HERRIN, B 904-757-0435<br />
FL-1K PALM COAST GRAY, D 386-246-9335<br />
FL-1K2 ST PETERSBURG CARACCIOLO, D 727-344-1805<br />
FL-1L PANAMA CITY PIPPIN, D 850-785-9736<br />
FL-1L2 WESLEY CHAPEL BARGER, R 352-583-3487<br />
FL-1M CLEARWATER SCHAAD, R 727-421-6083<br />
FL-1O CRESTVIEW DAVIS, W 850-892-0318<br />
FL-1P PALATKA MEISNER, C 386-649-4799<br />
FL-1Q MILTON VAUGHN, W 850-623-5831<br />
FL-1R DUNNELLON GOLLER, G 352-489-3996<br />
FL-1S ZEPHYRHILLS BROWN, F 813-719-9300<br />
FL-1T INVERNESS JEFFERS, G 352-527-6801<br />
FL-1V JACKSONVILLE BCH THOMSON, C 904-268-1324<br />
FL-1W APOPKA BENSON, J 407-889-3279<br />
FL-1X ORANGE PARK BENNETT, C 904-269-5369<br />
FL-1Y GAINESVILLE OLDHAM, S 352-375-8781<br />
FL-1Z NORTH TAMPA DEL RIO, R 813-962-4501<br />
FL-2A WEST PALM BCH GARSON, J 561-439-5541<br />
FL-2B2 SARASOTA MARTENS, J 941-378-9023<br />
FL-2C2 NAPLES LOWMAN, R 239-732-8286<br />
FL-2D MELBOURNE ANDERSON, H 321-952-1448<br />
FL-2E MIAMI BRODBECK, D⋆ 305-233-9946<br />
FL-2F PUNTA GORDA TYNDALL, E 941-637-0400<br />
FL-2G N FORT MYERS GRIFFING, B 239-945-4427<br />
FL-2H WAUCHULA CARLTON, W⋆ 863-773-3648<br />
FL-2L LAKELAND BERRY, W 863-860-4769<br />
FL-2N COCOA RAYNOR, T 321-452-7688<br />
FL-2O STUART BAXTER, P 772-546-9334<br />
FL-2P BRADENTON LOUGH, G 941-371-3244<br />
FL-2Q CORAL SPRINGS FEIGENBAUM, R 954-752-7094<br />
FL-2R FORT LAUDERDALE JEFFERSON, H 954-435-2730<br />
FL-2V SEBRING FRANCIS, H 863-243-3300<br />
FL-2W WINTER HAVEN CORGNELL, W 863-581-6116<br />
FL-2Z WEST PALM BCH SEADORF, T 561-433-8813<br />
GEORGIA<br />
D/D ALBANY LIVINGSTON, W 229-889-1705<br />
GA-A MCDONOUGH MCCROSKEY, B 770-954-1924<br />
GA-A2 DUBLIN WHIDDON, G 478-986-5678<br />
GA-B MARIETTA STARK, T 770-642-2331<br />
GA-B2 DOUGLASVILLE CAMPBELL, R 770-222-6018<br />
GA-C BRUNSWICK POTTER, A 912-267-1536<br />
GA-C2 HINESVILLE SCREWS, G 912-876-5527<br />
GA-D GAINESVILLE DAVIS, S 770-887-7938<br />
GA-D2 DALTON CRONAN, F 706-277-1298<br />
GA-E THOMASTON PEOPLES, B 706-646-3814<br />
GA-E2 SAVANNAH ARMSTRONG, C 912-858-2076<br />
GA-F2 AUGUSTA CATES, L 706-860-9238<br />
GA-G COLUMBUS MURPHY, A 706-569-6820<br />
GA-G2 ROSWELL SEGO, C 770-736-3900<br />
GA-H ALBANY VERNER, J 229-883-5598<br />
GA-H2 STATESBORO GAY, C 912-852-9035<br />
GA-I MADISON PINCUS, D 706-342-4541<br />
GA-I2 CARROLLTON FOUST, G 770-949-1994<br />
GA-J HIAWASSEE KINTZ, T 706-745-9542<br />
GA-K KINGSLAND YOTHER, J 912-729-6379<br />
GA-L ROME HASTINGS, R 706-232-0055<br />
GA-M MOULTRIE MCCALL, G⋆ 229-985-2412<br />
GA-N THOMSON BURKEY, R 706-595-6838<br />
GA-O TIFTON OWENS, B 229-263-7906<br />
GA-P FAYETTEVILLE CORNUTT, W 770-631-3525<br />
GA-Q WARNER ROBINS CHAMBERS, T 478-953-4533<br />
GA-R JASPER DAVIS, E 770-479-0247<br />
GA-S WINDER HATFIELD, W 706-423-9675<br />
GA-T ATHENS SIMPSON, R 706-546-5202<br />
GA-U SNELLVILLE NOY, A⋆ 770-736-5628<br />
GA-V HAWKINSVILLE SIMPSON, A 478-934-0584<br />
GA-W WOODSTOCK FINLEY, T 770-974-7533<br />
GA-X MACON ZIMMER, J⋆ 478-474-8821<br />
GA-Z NEWNAN HEAD, R 770-461-8360<br />
HAWAII<br />
HI-A HONOLULU KAHN, G 808-545-3132<br />
IDAHO<br />
D/D IDAHO FALLS KESTER, J 208-524-1768<br />
ID-A POCATELLO LAYTON, F 208-357-3982<br />
ID-B LEWISTON STARK, C 208-798-3417<br />
ID-D BOISE MONNIER, J 208-249 4904<br />
ID-E IDAHO FALLS NELSON, L 208-785-6615<br />
ID-H COEUR D’ ALENE BOLSTAD, T 208-683-6059<br />
ILLINOIS<br />
D/D CRYSTAL LAKE CARTER, D 815-477-9893<br />
IL-A CHAMPAIGN VAUGHT, D 217-469-7879<br />
IL-A2 MT PROSPECT MORGAN, R 630-759-0991<br />
IL-B MACOMB PERCY, J⋆ 309-837-4035<br />
IL-B2 CRYSTAL LAKE SMITH, T 815-895-8055<br />
IL-C GILMAN STEMKE, J 815-635-3218<br />
IL-C2 LENA KADERLY, T 815-275-1967<br />
IL-D MATTOON DOWNS, K 217-369-8776<br />
IL-D2 EFFINGHAM MCCOLLUM, S 618-665-3079<br />
IL-DK DEKALB CLANCY, T 815-758-8568<br />
IL-E WOOD RIVER LIEVERS, G 618-585-6688<br />
IL-F MT VERNON PARR, N 618-927-5004<br />
IL-G DIXON SHORE, M 815-284-2335<br />
IL-G2 GURNEE DAUJOTIS, E 847-356-6450<br />
IL-H ELGIN KORZUN, R 847-651-2575<br />
IL-H2 GALESBURG TOLAND, G 309-483-6106<br />
IL-I DECATUR GAITROS, T⋆ 217-763-2471<br />
IL-J NORMAL ALLSOP, R 309-723-4031<br />
IL-L SOUTH BELOIT WILLIAMS, R 815-399-2113<br />
IL-M TINLEY PARK CRUM, C⋆ 708-889-1346<br />
IL-N QUINCY GODMAN, D 573-288-5342<br />
IL-O COLLINSVILLE KOLLING, L 618-344-4885<br />
IL-P LINCOLN HOLMES, M 217-735-1347<br />
IL-P2 MONTGOMERY LAROCCA, R 630-420-8683<br />
IL-PI PARIS FELL, J 217-948-5674<br />
IL-Q CARBONDALE MALLETT, C⋆ 618-867-2920<br />
IL-R LASALLE HYLLA, G 815-223-1809<br />
IL-S OLNEY LAUDER, R 812-886-1761<br />
IL-T SPRINGFIELD RITZ, L 217-488-2915<br />
IL-U VANDALIA BRUNGARD, S 618-283-0496<br />
IL-V BATAVIA JOHNSTON, R 630-260-0270<br />
IL-V2 VIENNA HUDDLESTUN, H 618-275-4472<br />
IL-W KANKAKEE BEWSEY, D⋆ 708-756-3209<br />
IL-Y JOLIET DOUGHER, R 708-481-6866<br />
IL-Z PEORIA PEREGOY, J 309-454-6892<br />
IL-Z2 ELK GROVE VILLAGE CIESLA, G 773-259-6896<br />
INDIANA<br />
D/D PORTLAND MICHEAU, W 260-726-9534<br />
IN-A HOBART COOK, A 219-924-7897<br />
IN-A2 LEBONON ROBINSON, N 317-769-4118<br />
IN-B NEW ALBANY CRAFT, G 812-967-4705<br />
IN-B2 MARION RIGNEY, A 765-664-3196<br />
IN-C INDIANAPOLIS PEACOCK, J 317-462-7626<br />
IN-C2 FORT WAYNE CLOSSON, J 260-637-4001<br />
IN-D TERRE HAUTE ROBBINS, D 765-344-1011<br />
IN-D2 FORT WAYNE BEARD, R 260-489-5755<br />
IN-E ANDERSON EDWARDS, J 765-378-7195<br />
IN-E2 MITCHELL BUTTZ, C 812-279-3727<br />
IN-F WARSAW WAGNER, A⋆ 574-858-2381<br />
IN-F2 INDIANAPOLIS BINGHAM, B 317-490-3329<br />
IN-G FORT WAYNE BOYD, R 260-749-5603<br />
IN-G2 MILAN WISE, T 812-623-4199<br />
IN-H GOSHEN SHULL, D 574-831-4866<br />
IN-H2 NEW CASTLE LAND, R⋆ 765-529-2773<br />
IN-I PRINCETON RAWLINSON, M 812-385-8523<br />
IN-J KOKOMO MACKEY, M 765-963-3480<br />
IN-J2 LOGANSPORT LIPPOLD, G 765-472-7457<br />
IN-K LAFAYETTE YORK, L 765-572-2520<br />
IN-L LIBERTY NEWMAN, T 765-966-8722<br />
IN-L2 GREENWOOD CROSS, D 317-535-5773<br />
IN-M WASHINGTON BURCH, J 812-295-2226<br />
IN-M2 COLUMBIA CITY SMITH, D 260-691-2985<br />
IN-N SOUTH BEND WARD, K 574-679-4054<br />
IN-N2 SALEM GLADISH, T 812-256-6876<br />
IN-N2 SALEM SPAULDING, D 812-294-1810<br />
IN-O EVANSVILLE STONESTREET, V 812-491-8971<br />
IN-O EVANSVILLE FRIEDMAN, K 812-477-8451<br />
IN-O2 ELKHART HECKAMAN, D 574-875-0982<br />
IN-P NOBLESVILLE LASHER, D 317-844-6128<br />
IN-P2 MUNSTER-HIGHLAND HALL, R 219-365-4966<br />
IN-Q2 PORTAGE NEWBOLD, L 219-762-5472<br />
IN-R INDIANAPOLIS GLASS, J 765-246-6580<br />
IN-R2 RENSSELAER DEVITT, P 219-462-3472<br />
IN-S2 SOUTH BEND MEECE, R 574-234-7311<br />
IN-T UNION CITY ROBINETTE, D 260-726-4124<br />
IN-T2 HUNTINGTON NEWMAN, G 765-981-4712<br />
IN-U ANGOLA THOMAS, C 260-665-8211<br />
IN-U2 LAPORTE BARTMESS, R 219-393-3409<br />
IN-V JEFFERSONVILLE WILLIAMS, Z 219-944-8122<br />
IN-W COLUMBUS LEWIS, R 812-579-6431<br />
IN-Y LINTON GARWOOD, B 812-847-2881<br />
IN-Z BLOOMINGTON WILLIAMS, J 812-828-9436<br />
IOWA<br />
D/D LA PORTE CITY RIPPEL, D 319-342-3285<br />
IA-A DES MOINES GEER, J 515-979-1989<br />
IA-C DENISON RANSOM, K 712-263-6829<br />
IA-D MASON CITY EGGERS, W 515-832-6677<br />
IA-E BURLINGTON COLE, K 319-208-7812<br />
IA-F CEDAR RAPIDS STAUFFER, R 319-373-0488<br />
IA-H OTTUMWA CHAPMAN, J 641-932-7612<br />
IA-I WATERLOO CLEMEN, J⋆ 319-283-4881<br />
IA-O DAVENPORT THOMAS, S 563-677-2217<br />
IA-P CLARINDA LEIGAN, C⋆ 712-246-3276<br />
IA-S SHELDON SMITH, K 712-262-0317<br />
KANSAS<br />
D/D WINFIELD CROW, J 620-221-1731<br />
KS-A WICHITA GATTENBY, E 316-648-5172<br />
KS-B GARDNER FINLEY, C 913-856-6814<br />
KS-C TOPEKA GULL, J 785-266-6735<br />
KS-E INDEPENDENCE MUSGROVE, T 620-336-3526<br />
KS-F EL DORADO KISTLER, R 316-541-2207<br />
KS-P WICHITA BAHRE, M 316-744-1658<br />
KS-Q ARKANSAS CITY GARDNER, J 620-221-6246<br />
KS-S EMPORIA KEY, L 620-342-6259<br />
KENTUCKY<br />
D/D WILLIAMSTOWN CONRAD, R 859-824-6985<br />
KY-A LOUISVILLE LEBRE, W 502-491-5984<br />
KY-B PADUCAH JENNINGS, M 618-564-2444<br />
KY-C LEXINGTON MCQUINN, G 859-887-3073<br />
KY-D ASHLAND STEWART, L 606-324-3211<br />
KY-G HEBRON THOLA, B 859-384-7721<br />
KY-I OWENSBORO BLANDFORD, B 270-229-4451<br />
KY-J PRINCETON KIMBERLIN, M 270-988-2466<br />
KY-N DRY RIDGE CONRAD, W 859-824-7256<br />
KY-Q SHEPHERDSVILLE BARKER, T 502-921-4317<br />
KY-P MAYSVILLE GOODING, K 606-849-4215<br />
KY-S ELIZABETHTOWN WILLIAMSON, C 270-862-9092<br />
KY-T PAINTSVILLE CONN, C 606-587-3060<br />
KY-V RICHMOND FOSSON, R 859-224-4505<br />
KY-W WINCHESTER MOURNING, T 859-745-0803<br />
KY-Y MAYFIELD BALDREE, R 270-658-3862<br />
LOUISIANA<br />
D/D MONROE PYBURN, J 318-387-1741<br />
LA-A BATON ROUGE BREWER, W 225-567-2535<br />
LA-B LAFAYETTE MECHE, P 337-988-3934<br />
LA-C SHREVEPORT WEBB, C 318-925-2552<br />
LA-D WEST MONROE FULLER, J 318-728-2273<br />
LA-E ALEXANDRIA HARDING, G 318-466-5926<br />
LA-F SLIDELL PENTNEY, A 504-309-6884<br />
LA-H HOUMA PELLEGRIN, E 985-594-4368<br />
LA-J LAKE CHARLES STANLEY, D 337-478-1670<br />
LA-K METAIRIE VILLERE, M 985-764-6028<br />
LA-M DE RIDDER BRINKLEY, L 337-825-6797<br />
LA-O FRANKLINTON JENKINS, D 985-892-9196<br />
MAINE<br />
D/D SABATTUS CYR, A 207-375-4811<br />
ME-A BERWICK BRIDLE, R 603-944-0211<br />
ME-C LEWISTON KING, R 207-647-2287<br />
ME-D BANGOR AUSTIN, D 207-469-2871<br />
ME-F LINCOLN STINSON, R 207-794-2064<br />
ME-V MADAWASKA CYR, J 207-895-3536<br />
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MARYLAND<br />
D/D HAGERSTOWN GALLAGHER, C 301-739-7982<br />
MD-A BALTIMORE BAZEMORE, A 410-356-1084<br />
MD-B OXON HILL HILL, B 301-856-2329<br />
MD-C GLEN BURNIE ANDERSON, L 410-247-9166<br />
MD-F HAGERSTOWN WALTERS, R 301-293-1910<br />
MD-H BEL AIR KOERMER, P 410-877-9010<br />
MD-I WALDORF BARKER, R 301-848-1526<br />
MD-J ANNAPOLIS MANGUM, M 410-266-0092<br />
MD-K ELDERSBURG HALL, W 410-876-8687<br />
MD-L ROCK HALL HORTON, D 410-827-8342<br />
MASSACHUSETTS<br />
D/D LEICESTER ANDERSON, W 508-892-3521<br />
MA-A WAKEFIELD MCCARTHY, S 978-927-2246<br />
MA-B EAST ORLEANS ATWOOD, G 508-420-5841<br />
MA-D SPRINGFIELD DEBARGE, M 413-747-0547<br />
MA-F FAIRHAVEN DUBE, E 508-999-7287<br />
MA-K SCITUATE BEVACQUA, P 508-866-4249<br />
MA-M LEOMINSTER MURPHY, P 978-355-2435<br />
MA-W WORCESTER MAYO, G 508-987-0252<br />
MICHIGAN<br />
D/D ROCHESTER HILLS BOBEK, C⋆ 248-852-8537<br />
MI-A STERLING HEIGHTS NIVELT, H⋆ 586-726-1678<br />
MI-A2 ANN ARBOR LILLIE, E 810-523-4652<br />
MI-B DEARBORN KIRK, R 734-397-2030<br />
MI-B2 IMLAY CITY VANNOY, R⋆ 810-793-7693<br />
MI-C MONROE LANCASTER, D 734-753-9317<br />
MI-C2 LUDINGTON WIGGINS, N 231-757-4448<br />
MI-D PORTAGE BREMMER, M 269-624-6320<br />
MI-D2 HOWELL DRESSLER, D 810-227-3271<br />
MI-E CLARKSTON SPARLING, M 248-623-6250<br />
MI-E2 OWOSSO SPENCER, W 517-725-7362<br />
MI-F MARINE CITY CEGLAREK, R 810-984-3520<br />
MI-F2 FLINT SMITH, D 810-265-3605<br />
MI-G ROCKFORD MEREDITH, J 616-696-3482<br />
MI-G2 EDMORE DULYEA, D⋆ 616-893-5402<br />
MI-H LIVONIA DINGUS, J 313-387-8477<br />
MI-H2 TAYLOR HOLMES, I 734-285-5048<br />
MI-I BATTLE CREEK CONINE, C 269-964-6365<br />
MI-I2 ALPENA EDMONDS, C 989-358-9787<br />
MI-J JACKSON DUNCAN, D 517-569-3235<br />
MI-J2 CLARE WENTZ, S 989-435-4753<br />
MI-K CLIO DENNIS, R 810-631-2326<br />
MI-K2 BIG RAPIDS ZAGUMNY, J 616-696-9518<br />
MI-L LANSING PREBBLE, M 517-676-5810<br />
MI-L2 WAYLAND DOEZEMA, P 269-945-2565<br />
MI-M SKANDIA ATHERTON, W 906-439-5397<br />
MI-M2 MANISTIQUE LAVIGNE, M 906-341-3116<br />
MI-N MUSKEGON RODGERS, G⋆ 231-893-4108<br />
MI-N2 GAYLORD PULLEN, W 989-786-2817<br />
MI-O HOLLAND PATOW, H 616-886-7174<br />
MI-O2 TRAVERSE CITY BARTLETT, L 231-943-9043<br />
MI-P BERKLEY BENNS, D 248-740-7649<br />
MI-P2 CADILLAC WHITNEY, M 231-250-8875<br />
MI-Q SAULT STE MARIE ROCHELEAU, H 906-495-5731<br />
MI-Q2 CASS CITY GLAZA, D 989-864-3504<br />
MI-R CHARLOTTE SLOCUM, D 517-543-6537<br />
MI-R2 IONIA LITTELL, D 269-367-4966<br />
MI-S BRIDGMAN OLSON, L 269-756-5721<br />
MI-S2 DETROIT MASON, C⋆ 248-335-5016<br />
MI-T JONESVILLE BRADLEY, L⋆ 517-563-2557<br />
MI-T2 EAST TAWAS MURPHY, K 989-362-8389<br />
MI-U ST. JOHNS THELEN, R 989-640-4488<br />
MI-U2 SHEPHERD ORWIG, R 989-773-1180<br />
MI-V MIDLAND BADOUR, J 989-894-4180<br />
MI-V2 CARO SHORT, R 989-672-4439<br />
MI-W ADRIAN SMITH, C 517-264-1185<br />
MI-X STURGIS PAANANEN, J 269-435-8500<br />
MI-Y HOUGHTON LAKE LAVENDER, C 989-422-4750<br />
MI-Z CHEBOYGAN HILES, C 231-627-9919<br />
MINNESOTA<br />
D/D ANDOVER SQUIRE, M 763-434-0174<br />
MN-B BEMIDJI EKLUND, S 218-759-2692<br />
MN-C ST PETER JOHNSON, B 507-375-5655<br />
MN-G WHITE BEAR LAKE WILKINSON, R 651-774-1683<br />
MN-I CHISHOLM HAUGEN, L 218-744-5890<br />
MN-L LUVERNE DEN HERDER, B 507-283-2193<br />
MN-N EAGAN MATTSON, J 952-930-3970<br />
MN-O NW TWIN CITIES SANDS, J 763-631-0725<br />
MN-Q MAPLE GROVE HAJNY, G 763-478-6528<br />
MN-R AUSTIN BEEMAN, B 507-433-4286<br />
MN-S OWATONNA BENSON, B 507-527-2423<br />
MN-V MOORHEAD/FARGO CONLEY, L 701-241-4642<br />
MISSISSIPPI<br />
D/D YAZOO CITY BARRINGTON, B 662-746-1290<br />
MS-A COLUMBIA PATTERSON, R 601-736-1589<br />
MS-B GULFPORT BATTAYA, C 228-990-4963<br />
MS-C COLUMBUS HERRICK, W 662-327-6173<br />
MS-D MERIDIAN THOMPSON, B 601-737-2094<br />
MS-E VICKSBURG BISHOP, M 318-574-1243<br />
MS-F JACKSON RIST, M 662-746-3537<br />
MS-G NATCHEZ THOMPSON, H 601-442-7269<br />
MS-H JACKSON LAUGHLIN, J 601-373-5503<br />
MS-I CORINTH REED, J 662-287-0311<br />
MS-J BATESVILLE HILL, B 662-563-3359<br />
MS-K GRENADA KOONCE, R 665-226-0701<br />
MS-L LAUREL SMITH, F 601-428-5070<br />
MS-M MCCOMB HARBISON, P 601-684-3308<br />
MS-N TUPELO GODFREY, M 662-566-7661<br />
MS-O CARRIERE KUCHTA, P 601-749-8893<br />
MS-P WATER VALLEY POTTS, R 662-473-1314<br />
MS-Q GREENVILLE DAVES, E 662-843-4987<br />
MS-S GULFPORT STEVENS, M⋆ 228-831-0159<br />
MS-U MORTON ALLEN, B 601-537-3392<br />
MS-V VICKSBURG LEWIS, D 601-629-9862<br />
MS-W WEST POINT MCFADDEN, J 662-494-2603<br />
MS-X GREENWOOD BEAMAN, F 662-455-7481<br />
MS-Y HERNANDO CHRESTMAN, P 662-429-1204<br />
MISSOURI<br />
D/D BOURBON DAWSON, D 573-732-5719<br />
MO-A ST LOUIS HALL, M 636-978-8409<br />
MO-B2 SEDALIA SILVEY, T 573-378-2740<br />
MO-C PARK HILLS SMITH, P 573-760-1924<br />
MO-D GREENFIELD HILBURN, L 417-637-2716<br />
MO-G BLAND LUECKENOTTE, K 573-659-4641<br />
MO-I JACKSON HAUPT, J 573-275-6580<br />
MO-K KANSAS CITY WILDES, C 816-525-0104<br />
MO-M NEVADA WRIGHT, F 620-223-5914<br />
MO-N SPRINGFIELD SHANNON, R 417-751-3002<br />
MO-O O’FALLON WRIGHT, C 314-578-0262<br />
MO-P SULLIVAN SCOTT, R 573-468-4990<br />
MO-R ELK CREEK KENSLOW, J 417-257-1784<br />
MO-S WAPPAPELLO SANDERS, G 573-686-3443<br />
MO-T JOPLIN LITTLE, S 417-624-5925<br />
MO-U ROLLA ROBERTSON, D 573-647-1784<br />
MO-W HARRISBURG ANTHONY, L 573-474-4521<br />
MO-W2 ST PETERS GOSSAGE, G 636-947-3028<br />
MO-X NEOSHO GILLMING, G 417-475-3598<br />
MO-XP ST JOSEPH TALBOT, J 816-232-4548<br />
MO-Y BRANSON REDSHAW, D 417-442-7858<br />
MO-Z ST LOUIS RUEGGE, D 636-475-6223<br />
MONTANA<br />
D/D BILLINGS SMITH, M 406-652-3876<br />
MT-A BILLINGS WYATT, J 406-259-7726<br />
MT-B RED LODGE PARPART, R 406-628-8115<br />
MT-C SIDNEY RUMSEY, R 406-787-5301<br />
MT-G GREAT FALLS STARR, B 406-727-8248<br />
MT-H HELENA ANZIK, W 406-227-8904<br />
MT-M MISSOULA HINTZ, T 406-251-5781<br />
NEBRASKA<br />
D/D GRAND ISLAND LYTLE, C 308-379-5329<br />
NE-A GRAND ISLAND SKIDMORE, H 402-854-3369<br />
NE-B OMAHA JAMES, B 402-593-8183<br />
NE-C COLUMBUS HOUDEK, L 402-564-5736<br />
NE-NE PLAINVIEW BROZEK, L 402-582-4726<br />
NEVADA<br />
D/D LAS VEGAS STARR, S 702-368-7662<br />
NV-A LAS VEGAS BRUGGER, M 702-255-4567<br />
NV-B FALLON SHOUN, D 775-867-5050<br />
NV-E RENO FARRINGTON, M 775-747-7477<br />
NV-H ELKO WILSON, F 775-778-6746<br />
NEW HAMPSHIRE<br />
D/D CANAAN FERLAND, W 603-523-9890<br />
NH-A CONCORD PERRIN, D 603-746-5090<br />
NH-E KEENE KOCH, B 603-532-5817<br />
NH-F LEBANON BARIL, R 603-575-6110<br />
NH-G LACONIA HOUNSELL, G 603-527-1121<br />
NH-K GORHAM GULA, S 603-482-3252<br />
NEW JERSEY<br />
D/D RIVERSIDE WALTERS, J 609-923-5138<br />
NJ-A MILLVILLE WEBER, R 856-447-0176<br />
NJ-C MT. LAUREL HALL, B 856-829-3803<br />
NJ-D BURLINGTON BASSEL, T 732-261-0610<br />
NJ-E EGG HARBOR TWP MAYMON, M 609-653-1944<br />
NJ-F FREEHOLD MANDELL, M 732-656-1284<br />
NJ-G LONG VALLEY LAMPE, R 973-584-0949<br />
NJ-H METUCHEN MARION, W 908-233-9025<br />
NJ-I TOMS RIVER RODEN, R 732-928-7099<br />
NJ-J TOTOWA MCCABE, J 973-751-5134<br />
NEW MEXICO<br />
D/D LAS CRUCES ROBINSON, G 505-524-0183<br />
NM-C CLOVIS PETTIGREW, D 505-763-1636<br />
NM-D FARMINGTON DAVIS, R 505-632-1331<br />
NM-F ALBUQUERQUE BATES, T 505-889-3100<br />
NM-T LAS CRUCES KENNEDY, J 505-649-0420<br />
NM-W ALBUQUERQUE STILLWAGON, J 505-889-9557<br />
NM-Y ALAMOGORDO GILSDORF, J 505-443-1755<br />
NEW YORK<br />
D/D BINGHAMTON BAHRENBURG, E 607-648-4351<br />
NY-A PALTZ CURTIS, J 845-657-8737<br />
NY-C OSWEGO BEACH, R 315-594-6036<br />
NY-D CENTRAL SQUARE O’BRIEN, B 315-622-3209<br />
NY-F BURDETT BROWN, R⋆ 607-546-4111<br />
NY-G WYNANTSKILL DEAN, W 518-235-0692<br />
NY-H YOUNGSTOWN KELLEY, R 716-772-7807<br />
NY-K SMITHTOWN SHOWMAN, L 631-273-7769<br />
NY-L EARLTON COLE, R 518-731-1041<br />
NY-N SARATOGA SPRINGS STAHL, A 518-587-2420<br />
NY-O UTICA TERRY, J 315-824-3144<br />
NY-Q WHITE PLAINS COLLINS, D 914-328-2070<br />
NY-R BRONX HERNANDEZ, M⋆ 718-931-3243<br />
NY-T TABERG SHAPLEY, L 315-245-2095<br />
NY-U JAMESTOWN SCHAAL, C 716-484-9018<br />
NY-W ROCHESTER BACON, R 585-738-3522<br />
NY-Y BINGHAMTON SEELEY, J 607-656-9414<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
D/D LUMBERTON HUNT, W 910-739-7369<br />
NC-B CHARLOTTE PATTERSON, S 252-569-0173<br />
NC-B2 WINSTON-SALEM HESTER, D 336-945-4031<br />
NC-C CHARLOTTE HOPKINS, P 704-563-6185<br />
NC-F TABOR CITY PHILLIPS, T 910-346-4907<br />
NC-G2 MAGGIE VALLEY WHEELER, C 828-926-7896<br />
NC-H2 DURHAM STALEY, C 919-732-7732<br />
NC-I ASHEVILLE WISOR, C 828-925-6646<br />
NC-L2 STANLEY PENNONI, T 704-660-5887<br />
NC-N MILTON WALLS, W 336-222-8575<br />
NC-O2 HICKORY WHITE, T 828-464-9796<br />
NC-P DENTON POORE, R 336-292-5439<br />
NC-P2 FOREST CITY CHAMPION, R 828-245-5002<br />
NC-Q WILMINGTON LANNING, C 910-259-1862<br />
NC-T2 CONCORD HATLEY, R 704-385-9318<br />
NC-V UNION GROVE LITTLE, R 704-873-1472<br />
NC-V2 TAYLORSVILLE SETTLE, R 704-876-2557<br />
NC-W2 ROARING GAP DANCY, J 336-982-4688<br />
NC-X SHALLOTTE GAUSE, T 910-579-6388<br />
NC-Y MORGANTON MAIN, A 828-874-1258<br />
NC-Y2 MONROE ORR, D 704-560-5446<br />
NC-Z ROCKY MOUNT BRYANT, R 252-442-2309<br />
NORTH DAKOTA<br />
D/D FARGO SCHEURING, B 701-232-6217<br />
ND-A MILNOR KETTERLING, L 701-683-4806<br />
ND-B BEULAH KALDOR, A 701-873-5390<br />
ND-C BISMARCK HORNER, C 701-258-0870<br />
ND-D FARGO JOSE, R 701-293-0293<br />
ND-M MINOT ALG, C 701-852-5649<br />
OHIO<br />
D/D WEST MILTON HURLEY, R 937-698-4443<br />
OH-A FINDLAY NOURSE, B 419-353-2522<br />
OH-A2 HAMILTON HALM, W 812-926-2741<br />
OH-A3 MARIETTA DYE, D 740-373-1506<br />
OH-B MANSFIELD SMITH, D 419-756-9702<br />
OH-B2 BELLEFONTAINE STANIONS, T 614-467-4524<br />
OH-B3 OBETZ DURBIN, H 614-866-6885<br />
OH-C MAUMEE FRIESS, M 734-847-1294<br />
OH-C2 GALLIPOLIS KNOTTS, D 740-446-7289<br />
OH-C3 STRONGSVILLE GAJEWSKY, T 330-225-0070<br />
OH-D CHARDON KINGSMILL, R 440-392-9601<br />
OH-D3 MARYSVILLE DENMAN, K 937-246-3221<br />
OH-E CLEVELAND SMITH, D 440-353-9193<br />
OH-E2 CINCINNATI SALAMON, T 513-871-9072<br />
OH-E3 POMEROY DARNELL, P 740-992-0486<br />
OH-F FAIRBORN GLYDEWELL, L 937-322-7156<br />
OH-F2 AMHERST SWARTZ, J 440-933-5561<br />
OH-F3 LANCASTER BRAY, R 740-964-0216<br />
OH-G COSHOCTON WILLEY, G 740-824-4717<br />
OH-G2 MANTUA HANNING, L 330-626-2686<br />
OH-G3 EATON CHELLIS, M 937-678-9862<br />
OH-H COLUMBUS SPAFFORD, B 614-873-5709<br />
OH-H2 GARFIELD HTS HENDERSON, V⋆ 216-581-3723<br />
OH-H3 PROCTORVILLE CHAPMAN, G⋆ 740-532-6386<br />
OH-I ORRVILLE LIGHTNER, H 330-345-6983<br />
OH-I2 WARREN LAWRENCE, D 330-325-1031<br />
OH-J DAYTON PESTER, R 937-434-3035<br />
OH-J2 COOLVILLE FRYE, G 740-373-8853<br />
OH-K TROY ROBERTS, G 937-236-5753<br />
OH-K2 BELLEVUE LANDON, G 419-465-4172<br />
OH-L CINCINNATI KENDRICK, T 513-829-7163<br />
OH-L2 NEW PHILADELPHIA THORNTON, G 740-254-4353<br />
OH-M AUSTINTOWN WILSON, W 330-549-3859<br />
OH-M2 DEFIANCE PETERSON, P 419-636-4958<br />
OH-N LIMA OTTO, C 419-646-3481<br />
OH-N2 SABINA SCHLEYER, E⋆ 937-289-1106<br />
OH-O NEWARK DAY, R 740-787-1557<br />
OH-O2 SIDNEY CRAGER, K⋆ 937-492-0491<br />
OH-P MEDINA VUNDERINK, T 330-725-2044<br />
OH-P2 CHILLICOTHE EVERIDGE, C 740-773-5980<br />
OH-Q CANTON PHILLIPS, D 330-477-1827<br />
OH-Q2 CIRCLEVILLE HUFFMAN, B 740-474-1830<br />
OH-R GREENVILLE EBY, D 937-548-4305<br />
OH-S TIFFIN MCDOLE, M 419-288-4002<br />
OH-S2 SPRINGFIELD BEVENS, J 740-852-1923<br />
OH-T KENT MCWILLIAMS, P 330-630-0798<br />
OH-T2 TROTWOOD FLEMING, T 937-454-0206<br />
OH-U CELINA KOHLER, V 419-738-6635<br />
OH-U2 HILLIARD HOLMES, C 614-760-9999<br />
OH-V ASHLAND LAKE, C 419-289-3070<br />
OH-V2 WINTERSVILLE STRAKA, T⋆ 740-266-6321<br />
OH-W MARION RASEY, K 740-387-7859<br />
OH-W2 BOWLING GREEN PELCZARSKI, J 419-836-8452<br />
OH-X ATHENS ELDER, R 740-654-8502<br />
OH-X2 MONROE RAHE, C 937-361-9599<br />
OH-Y FREDERICKTOWN HAWKINS, J 740-397-1743<br />
OH-Y2 ZANESVILLE WOOD, T 740-891-2091<br />
OH-Z PAINESVILLE LITTERST, D 440-358-9697<br />
OH-Z2 DELAWARE RICHARDS, B 740-397-0312<br />
OKLAHOMA<br />
D/D OWASSO GRENINGER, R 918-272-9055<br />
OK-E TULSA STOW, J 918-744-5883<br />
OK-G BARTLESVILLE WELDON, D 918-333-3287<br />
OK-J GUTHRIE MILLS, W 405-359-1994<br />
OK-K PONCA CITY DUNHAM, D 580-762-6950<br />
OK-L LAWTON UPTERGROVE, B 580-535-4402<br />
OK-N NORMAN KEPLER, J 405-794-4399<br />
OK-P CLAREMORE NELSON, L 918-789-3328<br />
OK-R ARDMORE ANTHONY, T 580-223-9752<br />
OK-S MIDWEST CITY THORNE, B 405-672-0663<br />
OK-W MUSTANG SHACKELFORD, J 405-392-3227<br />
OK-X STILLWATER COPELAND, A 580-822-3538<br />
OREGON<br />
D/D LEBANON MCFARLAND, W 541-259-4429<br />
OR-C MEDFORD RITTER, D 541-245-9553<br />
OR-E EUGENE HUNTER, M 541-912-3640<br />
OR-G SALEM CHOATE, B 503-399-8352<br />
OR-I OREGON CITY MASHEK, R 503-650-6172<br />
OR-J ALBANY MORRIS, D 541-928-5614<br />
PENNSYLVANIA<br />
D/D EVERETT STONE, C 814-652-6554<br />
PA-A KING OF PRUSSIA BURGESS, R 215-355-1378<br />
PA-B LITITZ MCCLUN, J 717-733-1870<br />
PA-C CHAMBERSBURG DICE, L 717-264-8863<br />
PA-D CRANBERRY TWP RICE, R 724-452-5730<br />
PA-E BELLE VERNON LUFFY, S 724-228-4809<br />
PA-F BELLEFONTE SNYDER, C 814-571-3469<br />
PA-G ERIE LOVE, H 814-835-9423<br />
PA-H BERWICK PETERS, D 570-764-1218<br />
PA-I DUBOIS HARTLE, D 814-938-7136<br />
PA-K DILLSBURG BRETZ, D 717-564-3744<br />
PA-L ALLENTOWN NEWTON, B 215-257-3350<br />
PA-M WILLIAMSPORT THOMAS, G 570-322-6976<br />
PA-N MEADVILLE EDDY, K 724-253-3194<br />
PA-O SHELOCTA FULTON, D 724-548-8237<br />
PA-P PITTSBURGH FORBES, M 412-221-0698<br />
PA-Q RUSSELL MCAULAY, J 814-726-2466<br />
PA-R SAYRE MARKLE, A 570-888-6794<br />
PA-S ALTOONA HEFFELFINGER, J 814-943-1392<br />
PA-T SOMERSET LAVELY, P 814-288-2856<br />
PA-U MONROEVILLE CRAIG, B 412-793-7151<br />
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PA-V HANOVER MOTTER, D 717-226-3153<br />
PA-W EVERETT STOCKENUS, G 814-623-8007<br />
PA-X TUNKHANNOCK RODGERS, R 570-587-2531<br />
PA-Y QUAKERTOWN ZIMMERMAN, W 215-234-9239<br />
RHODE ISLAND<br />
D/D PAWTUCKET KNIGHT, L 401-723-5959<br />
RI-A MIDDLETOWN FRANCO, J 401-847-4741<br />
RI-B WARWICK GIULIANI, A 401-884-4230<br />
SOUTH CAROLINA<br />
D/D GREER WINDSOR, C 864-968-8833<br />
SC-E SIMPSONVILLE SAMMONS, J 864-269-9566<br />
SC-F LIBERTY GRIFFIS, H<br />
SC-T GREENVILLE WILBORN, M 864-801-8422<br />
SOUTH DAKOTA<br />
D/D SIOUX FALLS LEHMAN, D 605-331-5651<br />
SD-A SIOUX FALLS FORSHEY, W 605-261-0530<br />
TENNESSEE<br />
D/D CALHOUN LINER, J 423-336-5835<br />
TN-A MADISON HURT, B 615-453-1508<br />
TN-A2 MARYVILLE HAMILTON, G 865-982-7905<br />
TN-B JACKSBORO ROBERTS, D 865-777-5400<br />
TN-C BLOUNTVILLE ADKINS, L 423-288-6031<br />
TN-C2 SPRING CITY BISE, S 931-484-4876<br />
TN-D NASHVILLE MCKEE, J 615-832-4972<br />
TN-D2 DYERSBURG MARTIN, J 731-627-6275<br />
TN-G2 SEVIERVILLE MCCOY, J 865-933-1818<br />
TN-H FRANKLIN LAMBERT, A 931-388-3249<br />
TN-K DICKSON LAIRD, W 731-584-0889<br />
TN-M KNOXVILLE ROTTERS, H 865-376-7349<br />
TN-N LEXINGTON WEBB, C 731-479-2167<br />
TN-O CALHOUN MCAMIS, T 423-479-6757<br />
TN-Q DOVER STREETMAN, P 931-358-9423<br />
TN-T KNOXVILLE BROCK, D 865-945-2212<br />
TN-T2 MUNFORD WOODARD, G 731-635-7166<br />
TN-U SPARTA SPAKES, R 931-739-3866<br />
TN-V OOLTEWAH SMITH, B 423-490-2354<br />
TN-W2 MEMPHIS BREWINGTON, P 662-772-5942<br />
TN-Y MURFREESBORO GALLOWAY, R 615-893-0556<br />
TN-Z CHAPEL HILL SMITHSON, J 931-359-5549<br />
TEXAS<br />
D/D SAN ANTONIO SIMONICK, J 210-497-0447<br />
TX-A AMARILLO EARLY, W 806-655-3910<br />
TX-A1 EL PASO BAKER, D 915-585-1304<br />
TX-A2 LUBBOCK WHITE, R 806-794-2509<br />
TX-B MESQUITE VEATCH, R 972-613-7080<br />
TX-B MESQUITE POLHEMUS, P 469-682-2163<br />
TX-C BAYTOWN CHERRY, R 281-573-2384<br />
TX-D CONROE ARNOLD, P 936-539-5506<br />
TX-E WICHITA FALLS ATKINSON, J 940-569-0919<br />
TX-F MADISONVILLE WOOTEN, C 936-348-6855<br />
TX-F2 FORT WORTH YANDELL, D 817-790-5114<br />
TX-G TOMBALL LEGARD, M 281-550-5338<br />
TX-G2 FARMERSVILLE CHENEY, R 903-356-6450<br />
TX-H SAN ANTONIO MACMASTER, B 210-520-3061<br />
TX-I MARSHALL CURRY, L 903-938-1408<br />
TX-J BEAUMONT PARDEN, D 409-994-3859<br />
TX-K LA GRANGE COOPER, R 979-773-4077<br />
TX-K2 KERRVILLE STAHLNECKER, J 830-864-4137<br />
TX-L ANGLETON MAYO, A 979-849-3147<br />
TX-L2 NACOGDOCHES WATSON, J 936-560-3218<br />
TX-M ARLINGTON BURT, W 817-485-7405<br />
TX-M2 SPRING HARRIS, B 936-539-1860<br />
TX-N2 HUMBLE THACKER, M 281-399-2469<br />
TX-O AUSTIN HEENE, M 512-694-3063<br />
TX-O2 BROWNWOOD SIMMONS, D 325-382-4469<br />
TX-P GRANBURY PIETSCH, J 817-578-2305<br />
TX-R DALLAS/FORTWORTH JONES, J 817-521-3491<br />
TX-S MAGNOLIA SWAIM, E 979-826-9463<br />
TX-S2 LEAGUE CITY KOERBER, J 281-332-8829<br />
TX-T KILLEEN PETERSON, S 254-220-4057<br />
TX-U SPRING BRANCH MILLER, T 830-438-3806<br />
TX-U2 KELLER MARSH, J 214-274-3709<br />
TX-V RIO GRANDE VALLEY YARBOROUGH, G 956-631-4033<br />
TX-V2 VICTORIA MARTINEZ, R 361-573-1376<br />
TX-W HOUSTON SCHMITZ, B 281-859-9229<br />
TX-W2 WAXAHACHIE SIMS, S 972-878-6461<br />
TX-X CORPUS CHRISTI MANSON, B 361-241-5086<br />
TX-X2 HOUSTON RIGELL, J 713-983-0696<br />
TX-Y ODESSA TERRELL, J 915-522-2286<br />
TX-Y2 TYLER WILKS, G 903-569-3520<br />
TX-Z DEER PARK WYSONG, L 281-997-0664<br />
TX-Z2 MCKINNEY TRENT, L 972-542-4458<br />
UTAH<br />
D/D LOGAN HAUSER, B⋆ 435-752-0551<br />
UT-A ST GEORGE ABBATICCHIO, C 435-559-3056<br />
UT-B SALT LAKE CITY WILCOX, C 435-653-2694<br />
UT-D OREM BLISS, E 801-766-4774<br />
UT-H LAYTON MCRAE, P 801-731-6165<br />
UT-L LOGAN GLEASON, W 435-245-4776<br />
UT-M WEST JORDAN DUBOIS, D 801-280-7210<br />
VERMONT<br />
D/D RUTLAND EVANS, N 802-773-9197<br />
VT-A WEST RUTLAND COYNE, J 401-934-1638<br />
VT-D NEWPORT BEZIO, C 802-334-8858<br />
VIRGINIA<br />
D/D CHESAPEAKE LINDGREN, K 757-547-2773<br />
VA-A SPRINGFIELD TAYLOR, K 703-730-6622<br />
VA-B VIRGINIA BEACH WESTON, D 757-463-4429<br />
VA-G WAYNESBORO FULTZ, M 540-248-4502<br />
VA-K ROANOKE BRENNAN, D 540-297-7510<br />
WASHINGTON<br />
D/D BREMERTON MINOR, B 360-373-7403<br />
WA-A SEATTLE BOWMAN, T 206-244-2442<br />
WA-B BREMERTON CLARK, D 360-275-5614<br />
WA-D ABERDEEN TENNYSON, M 360-532-7247<br />
WA-E BELLEVUE SPENCER, B 425-489-9786<br />
WA-F TACOMA BAILEY, M 253-848-0947<br />
WA-G GIG HARBOR SCOTT, J 253-857-5970<br />
WA-H BELLINGHAM CALMAN, G 360-631-2052<br />
WA-I OLYMPIA YARNELL, J 360-438-9765<br />
WA-K WHITE SALMON WATKINS, S 541-298-1923<br />
WA-L KENNEWICK MESSINGER, M 509-582-4560<br />
WA-M YAKIMA WALLINGFORD, L 509-865-7026<br />
WA-N SPOKANE MCCOLLIM, T 509-326-5486<br />
WA-O PORT ORCHARD SCRIVNER, J 360-275-8606<br />
WA-P LONGVIEW JOHNSON, S 360-425-7956<br />
WA-Q PUYALLUP HOWE, C 253-445-7909<br />
WA-R WALLA WALLA CORN, J 509-525-1304<br />
WA-S EPHRATA LOPEZ, R 509-765-7073<br />
WA-V AUBURN PARR, V 253-863-8434<br />
WA-W WENATCHEE CHASE, N 509-662-9162<br />
WA-Y ENUMCLAW WEIKART, D 206-915-8107<br />
WA-Z CENTRALIA HUTCHINSON, S 360-352-7813<br />
WEST VIRGINIA<br />
D/D FAIRDALE CRAWFORD, W 304-934-6640<br />
WV-B SHINNSTON BROADWATER, T 304-265-0433<br />
WV-F PETERSBURG BOYCE, R 304-788-1061<br />
WV-K CIRCLEVILLE GREGOIRE, W 304-636-4718<br />
WISCONSIN<br />
D/D IXONIA HULTINE, M 920-261-7101<br />
WI-A JANESVILLE PIERCE, C 608-363-8700<br />
WI-C FOND DU LAC LAUBER, J 920-907-6260<br />
WI-D WI DELLS SCHUELLER, T 608-846-4667<br />
WI-E BEAVER DAM SHARP, G 920-210-9153<br />
WI-F RACINE RUNNING, B 262-639-7265<br />
WI-G MILWAUKEE SCHATTSCHNEIDER, R 414-764-6077<br />
WI-H MADISON HANSON, B 608-244-8958<br />
WI-I SPRING GREEN FRIES, R 608-732-7299<br />
WI-J PLYMOUTH TAYLOR, T 920-458-2327<br />
WI-K WI RAPIDS GREENING, J 715-325-3777<br />
WI-M GREEN BAY HALLETT, I 920-432-6627<br />
WI-N WAUKESHA FLATOW, J 262-629-9421<br />
WI-O WEST SALEM HARE, R 608-783-1476<br />
WI-P RHINELANDER FLECHNER, M 715-453-8718<br />
WI-Q WAUSAU RESCH, D 715-627-0848<br />
WI-S MENOMONIE YESKE, M 715-986-2749<br />
WI-V APPLETON TRAXLER, M 920-731-0694<br />
WI-X CHIPPEWA FALLS WEIBEL, R 715-538-4971<br />
WI-Z MARSHFIELD ZEIDLER, D 715-659-2353<br />
WYOMING<br />
D/D MILLS VALASEK, G 307-266-4136<br />
WY-A GILLETTE BOCK, G 307-680-6780<br />
WY-B CHEYENNE SNIPES, B 307-638-4094<br />
WY-C ROCK SPRINGS VANDERSLOOT, R 307-362-9206<br />
WY-D CASPER KENT, B 307-472-1734<br />
WY-E SHERIDAN FREY, G 307-674-7122<br />
WY-F CODY FLEMING, J 307-587-9705<br />
CANADA<br />
ALBERTA<br />
D/D ARDROSSAN WOOLSEY, R 780-922-2670<br />
AB-A CALGARY QUINLAN, B 403-271-5239<br />
AB-C INNISFAIL CHRISTENSEN, R 403-340-3457<br />
AB-B EDMONTON FOWELL, L 780-466-0097<br />
AB-D BROOKS MEDICINE HAT TAYLOR, J 403-362-2598<br />
AB-G BARRHEAD VANDERBURG, K 780-674-5217<br />
AB-L LETHBRIDGE BERES, R 403-758-6427<br />
BRITISH COLUMBIA<br />
D/D MAPLE RIDGE TUCKER, A 604-462-0822<br />
BC-A VANCOUVER FORTIN, D 604-329-4598<br />
BC-C CHILLIWACK DUNMALL, B⋆ 604-703-0498<br />
BC-D SURREY WILLIAMS, C 604-434-6571<br />
BC-G KAMLOOPS ELLIOTT, K 250-374-2583<br />
BC-K KELOWNA PARROTT, G 250-860-0635<br />
BC-P PRINCE GEORGE SMITH, F 250-964-4833<br />
BC-V VICTORIA WILLIAMS, W 250-386-7306<br />
MANITOBA<br />
MB-A WINNIPEG LANCASTER, G 204-222-1665<br />
NEW BRUNSWICK<br />
D/D SAINT ANDREWS MITCHELL, E⋆ 506-529-3316<br />
NB-A MONCTON JENNINGS, D 506-532-1167<br />
NB-M MIRAMICHI HOEKMAN, J⋆ 506-622-3373<br />
NB-S PENNFIELD STEWART, T 506-755-6606<br />
NEWFOUNDLAND<br />
D/D SAINT JOHNS THORNE, R 709-753-4166<br />
NL-A SAINT JOHN’S OLFORD, C 709-364-7019<br />
NL-B CARBONEAR GILL, D 709-596-7828<br />
NL-T CLARENVILLE PORTER, L 709-466-4388<br />
NOVA SCOTIA<br />
D/D DEBERT DEVINE, M 902-662-4082<br />
NS-A HALIFAX MARTIN, R 902-678-1298<br />
NS-C SW NOVA WHEELANS, K 902-749-0905<br />
NS-T TRURO TUCKER, A 902-662-2276<br />
ONTARIO<br />
ON-A CHATHAM NELLIGAN, D 519-692-3514<br />
ON-B OTTAWA WARNER, R 613-284-1643<br />
ON-C DRAYTON MILLS, G 519-824-9840<br />
ON-D WHITBY/DURHAM PALLESKE, W 905-985-9064<br />
ON-E KITCHENER ECKERT, M 519-462-2882<br />
ON-F ORLEANS LEGER, C 613-837-4864<br />
ON-G NIAGARA REGION BEAUDRY, J 905-892-7872<br />
ON-H SAULT STE MARIE SHAULE, L 705-942-2436<br />
ON-J ELLIOT LAKE BERNARD, J 705-848-5170<br />
ON-K KINGSTON ALDERSON, C 613-379-9916<br />
ON-M HAMILTON/HALTON PERKIN, R 905-823-8286<br />
ON-N NORTH BAY SANDULA, M⋆ 705-663-2696<br />
ON-O OWEN SOUND BARFOOT, B 519-371-5990<br />
ON-Q QUINTE JOHNSTON, L 613-922-0841<br />
ON-S LONDON SAUNDERS, B 519-666-3376<br />
ON-T TIMMINS BELANGER, R 705-360-1626<br />
ON-W WINDSOR CHILCOTT, N 519-979-7283<br />
ON-X MUSKOKA HAUCK, A 705-646-1145<br />
ON-Y MISSISSAUGA DE BRUIN, A 905-794-3210<br />
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND<br />
D/D MONTAGUE KEARNEY, W⋆ 902-838-4718<br />
PE-A MONTAGUE GILLIS, L 902-888-2111<br />
QUEBEC<br />
QC-A VILLE DE QUEBEC BROUSSEAU, M 418-849-7599<br />
QC-D ST HUBERT AUBE, R 450-349-6234<br />
QC-G DRUMMONDVILLE DIONNE, R 819-394-3330<br />
QC-Q VAUDREUIL/DORION HUNTER, P 450-455-3805<br />
SASKATCHEWAN<br />
SK-D SASKATOON DAVIDSON, C 306-382-0608<br />
SK-E SWIFT CURRENT LIEN, R 306-587-2681<br />
YUKON TERRITORY<br />
D/D WHITEHORSE MCCUE, B 867-633-6383<br />
YT-A WHITEHORSE SCHWERTNER, F 867-667-6505<br />
NC-A GREENSBORO MYERS, F 336-854-0559<br />
NC-A2 LEXINGTON DEANE, S 336-998-0863<br />
NC-C2 SMITHFIELD STRAUGHAN, J 919-989-8232<br />
NC-D GREENVILLE MANNING, R 252-752-4520<br />
NC-D2 NEW BERN KOWAL, S 252-672-1767<br />
NC-E CARY BERNER, R 919-387-7628<br />
NC-E2 ELIZABETH CITY BOYCE, P 252-264-2407<br />
NC-F2 GARNER BOWEN, D 919-847-4151<br />
NC-G HIGH POINT BUTCHER, A 336-861-7140<br />
NC-J BOONE STOUT, P 423-727-5488<br />
NC-J2 WASHINGTON WILMORE, G 252-217-4022<br />
NC-K2 FAYETTEVILLE PARHAM, D 910-868-4946<br />
NC-L GASTONIA HASKIN, J 704-922-8600<br />
NC-M SALISBURY CORRIHER, B 704-232-0631<br />
NC-M2 HENDERSONVILLE MOORE, L 828-649-1333<br />
NC-Q2 DUNN/BENSON PIERCE, K 910-822-1168<br />
NC-R LEXINGTON CLINE, S⋆ 336-731-6081<br />
NC-S LENOIR EDWARDS, M 828-726-8049<br />
NC-S2 SANFORD GUNTER, B 919-776-2894<br />
NC-U LUMBERTON WILLOUGHBY, D 910-738-5712<br />
NC-U2 LAURINBURG BAKER, V 910-281-4921<br />
NC-W EDEN HOPPER, D 336-349-6801<br />
NC-X2 MOUNT AIRY PHILLIPS, T 336-325-9939<br />
SC-A ANDERSON WICKISER, G⋆ 864-225-2518<br />
SC-B FLORENCE HUGGINS, B 843-667-6992<br />
SC-C BEAUFORT SPEARS, C 843-522-3502<br />
SC-D COLUMBIA SANFORD, T 803-735-1769<br />
SC-G CHARLESTON TRULUCK, F 843-556-8545<br />
SC-H YORK WOOD, J 803-684-9649<br />
SC-I CLEMSON GOODMAN, T 864-972-1224<br />
SC-J MYRTLE BEACH BRADEY, B 843-650-7567<br />
SC-L LANCASTER CARNES, P 803-283-9615<br />
SC-M GREENWOOD MILLER, J 864-229-4640<br />
SC-N GAFFNEY WILLIAMS, C 864-487-5928<br />
SC-O CHESTERFIELD HILL, J 843-623-7686<br />
SC-P LEXINGTON JACKSON, R 803-755-3816<br />
SC-Q AIKEN CAMPBELL, A 803-649-0456<br />
SC-R ORANGEBURG ARTHUR, P 803-584-2579<br />
SC-S NEWBERRY SUMMER, B⋆ 803-405-9193<br />
SC-U SENECA FRANKUM, W 864-985-0080<br />
TN-F TALBOTT MIRACLE, W 865-828-8056<br />
TN-G TULLAHOMA COBB, J 931-649-2059<br />
TN-I BOLIVER RAY, W 731-658-2974<br />
TN-J2 JONESBOROUGH YOUNG, R 865-945-2273<br />
TN-L LEBANON MAYNOR, M 615-444-1453<br />
TN-P SPRINGFIELD WARFIELD, G 615-384-1872<br />
TN-R HUNTLAND RODEN, J 256-379-2685<br />
TN-S PORTLAND DORRIS, M 615-325-6002<br />
VA-A1 STAFFORD BOBO, M 301-208-1355<br />
VA-C NEWPORT NEWS BROOKS, M 757-596-7943<br />
VA-D RICHMOND NELMES, E 804-748-3742<br />
VA-E FREDERICKSBURG NELSON, M 540-368-3187<br />
VA-F WINCHESTER RIFFEY, D 540-335-5758<br />
VA-H ABINGDON JOHNSON, E 276-628-5535<br />
VA-I MANASSAS KARL, C 703-369-2564<br />
VA-J SOUTH BOSTON BARBOUR, D 434-822-5808<br />
VA-L CHESAPEAKE BLYSTONE, G 757-855-0982<br />
VA-M RIDGEWAY CLARK, R 276-632-7215<br />
VA-O WILLIAMSBURG DICKSON, J 757-872-0690<br />
VA-P CHARLOTTESVILLE CARR, R 540-967-0607<br />
VA-Q CLIFTON FORGE BALSER, B 540-862-7743<br />
VA-R HARRISONBURG WARREN, W 540-377-6282<br />
VA-U HANOVER MILLER, D 804-559-4857<br />
VA-V MONETA MILLER, M 540-857-0393<br />
VA-W CHESTER BOWLES, J 804-530-3397<br />
VA-X SALEM MONTGOMERY, F 540-254-2776<br />
VA-Y LEESBURG HEANUE, J 703-777-8422<br />
VA-Z CULPEPER WELCH, T 540-341-8597<br />
VT-C WILLISTON MEUNIER, G 802-893-6238<br />
WV-A HEDGESVILLE RAMSEY-JONES, R 301-791-8176<br />
WV-C HUNTINGTON FULLER, D 740-886-6460<br />
WV-E MOUNDSVILLE LAVENSKI, R 304-845-6243<br />
WV-G BECKLEY JENKINS, B 304-732-7397<br />
WV-H CHARLESTON SKIDMORE, J 304-965-6196<br />
WV-I MORGANTOWN POMPILI, J 304-296-8211<br />
WV-J PARKERSBURG LINGER, S 304-485-8888<br />
DENMARK<br />
D/D NAESTVED HANSEN, K 00-45-55774676<br />
DK-A ATTERUP ANDERSEN, L 00-45-56714070<br />
ENGLAND<br />
D/D NORTHFLEET DONOGHUE, P 01474 361 748<br />
EN-A PETERBOROUGH BRIGHT, M 011-44-1733-750161<br />
EN-B DERBYSHIRE WILKES, B 011-44-1889-575044<br />
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ICELAND<br />
D/D REYKJAVIK ALEXANDERSSON, J 354-893-0171<br />
IS-A KEFLAVIK EIRIKSSON, O 354-899-8007<br />
INDONESIA<br />
IR-A JAKARTA HAINIM, J 62-21-7262502<br />
NEW ZEALAND<br />
NZ-A CHRISTCHURCH SCOTT, B 00-64-3-3833589<br />
NORWAY<br />
D/D NORDRE FROGN RISMYHR, T 00-47-64939271<br />
NO-A HAUGESUND FRIESTAD, T 00-47-52831025<br />
NO-B SOUTH EAST NORWAY KRINGLER, R 00-47-99469199<br />
NO-C TRONDHEIM KROKAN, E 00-47-72425678<br />
NO-D TELEMARK KITTILSEN, J 00-47-35957492<br />
PANAMA<br />
D/D ANCON PANAMA SANCHEZ, A 0-507-232-6640<br />
SWEDEN<br />
D/D TOCKSFORS HAUGLIE, L +46 706280450<br />
H A L L O F F A M E<br />
Allen, Donald..........................................................Fairfield, CA<br />
Babin, Phillip..........................................................Gonzales, LA<br />
Brady, Gene ..........................................................Pasadena, TX<br />
Brady, Sarah..........................................................Pasadena, TX<br />
Carson, John ........................................................Jacksonville, IL<br />
Carter, Dave ........................................................Crystal Lake, IL<br />
Dodd, Kacey ..........................................................Gadsden, AL<br />
Dodd, Josh .............................................................Gadsden, AL<br />
Fisher, Steven .....................................................Hutchinson, MN<br />
Hewitt, David ..............................................................Mesa, AZ<br />
Hol<strong>to</strong>n, Dean ........................................................Louisburg, NC<br />
Howell, Richard. ..............................................Albuquerque, NM<br />
Humphrey, Robert .................................................Clarksville, AR<br />
Hutchens, Jim ..................................................Pleasant View, TN<br />
Hutchens, Shirrin..............................................Pleasant View, TN<br />
Kephart, Richard ....................................................Pensacola, FL<br />
Knudtson, Ronald .................................................Mason City, IA<br />
Knudtson, Karen...................................................Mason City, IA<br />
Kolaske, Neal .....................................................Milwaukee, WI<br />
Lantz, Charles.........................................................Wooster, OH<br />
Lear, Tom.................................................................Bidwell, OH<br />
Legris, Mike................................................................Bradley, IL<br />
Lewis, Edward .......................................................Concord, NH<br />
Lewis, Judith ..........................................................Concord, NH<br />
Lyman, B.J.. ...................................................Santa Barbara, CA<br />
Lyman, Kit L. .................................................Santa Barbara, CA<br />
McNabb, Charles...............................................Springfield, MO<br />
Michaud, Roberta ............................................Albuquerque, NM<br />
Miller, Clifford...............................................Oklahoma City, OK<br />
Mytinger, David .........................................................Lenoir, NC<br />
Panter, Jim...............................................................Can<strong>to</strong>n, OH<br />
Pres<strong>to</strong>n, John.........................................................Jacksboro, TN<br />
Rasmussen, Robert ............................................Minneapolis, MN<br />
Rasmussen, Delores...........................................Minneapolis, MN<br />
Rennick, Bob................................................Kings Mountain, NC<br />
Roberts, Logan .......................................................Chandler, AZ<br />
Sharp, Gaylord ......................................................Friesland, WI<br />
Simmons, William ..................................................Newbern, TN<br />
Smith, Steven ................................................................York, SC<br />
Smith, Bruce ............................................................London, ON<br />
Swanson, Lloyd .............................................Oklahoma City, OK<br />
Taber, Frank....................................................Port Orchard, WA<br />
Taylor, John .......................................................Fountain Inn, SC<br />
Townsley, Richard.....................................................Mahomet, IL<br />
Vaillancourt, Michael .................................................Epsom, NH<br />
Waer, Allan, Sr. ..................................................Meshoppen, PA<br />
White, Kirby ..........................................................Burgoon, OH<br />
Williams, Boyce..............................................Holiday Island, AR<br />
Wilson, Kerry .........................................................Gadsden, AL<br />
Wilson, Joyce .........................................................Gadsden, AL<br />
Zakrajsek, Martin ..................................................Richland, WA<br />
N E W H A L L O F H O N O R<br />
Pierre Hunter .....Vaudreuil Dorion, QC<br />
Bruce Griffing .............Cape Coral, FL<br />
Sam Belinoski ..................Hous<strong>to</strong>n, TX<br />
David Timbs ................ Manassas, VA<br />
I N M E M O R I A M<br />
Zelmer Williams .................. Gary, IN<br />
Tom Fletcher .......................Dallas, TX<br />
Nancy Ader<br />
GWRRA #61436-01<br />
Centennial , CO<br />
Maurice Clowers<br />
GWRRA #18644<br />
Columbus, MS<br />
Mark Hickmott<br />
GWRRA #257929<br />
Oxford, MI<br />
Ray Mc Neal<br />
GWRRA #246081<br />
Carthage, TX<br />
Tony Tart<br />
GWRRA #130634<br />
Benson, NC<br />
Michael Biri<br />
GWRRA #255803<br />
Jackson, MO<br />
Gordon Deeds<br />
GWRRA #50572<br />
Washougal, WA<br />
Joyce Hilyer<br />
GWRRA #032837-01<br />
Mongomery, AL<br />
Bertram Moller<br />
GWRRA #207192<br />
Reykjavik, Iceland<br />
David Thompson<br />
GWRRA #129974<br />
Lynn Haven, FL<br />
Randal Bowling<br />
GWRRA #215248<br />
Ashland, KY<br />
Ralph Droney<br />
GWRRA #137068<br />
Epping, NH<br />
Kerry Kinsey<br />
GWRRA 42365-01<br />
Shorter, AL<br />
Doris Patterson<br />
GWRRA #86839-01<br />
Culleoka, T N<br />
Frank Weaver<br />
GWRRA #194155<br />
Parker Ford, PA<br />
Ray Briere<br />
GWRRA #125530<br />
Hobe Sound, FL<br />
Ted Dudash<br />
GWRRA #90487<br />
Columbus, OH<br />
Roy Hinson<br />
GWRRA #245285<br />
Norwood, NC<br />
Jim Petty<br />
GWRRA #17696<br />
Lynden, WA<br />
Roger Vanfossen<br />
GWRRA #199486<br />
Thorn<strong>to</strong>n, CO<br />
James Byard<br />
GWRRA #93769<br />
Southing<strong>to</strong>n, OH<br />
Barry Ehrhart<br />
GWRRA #136611<br />
Rothsville, PA<br />
Gary Huckabone<br />
GWRRA #82792<br />
Warren, PA<br />
Ronald Roberts<br />
GWRRA #94711<br />
Greenfield, IN<br />
Richard Caldwell<br />
GWRRA #247200<br />
Marion, IN<br />
Nolan Fannin<br />
GWRRA #144625<br />
Elkhart, TX<br />
Alexander Longfellow<br />
GWRRA #63401-03<br />
Hebron, MD<br />
Roberts Sabate<br />
GWRRA #99483<br />
New Orleans, LA<br />
Thomas Caughman<br />
GWRRA #123637<br />
Steinhatchee, FL<br />
Raymond Gordon<br />
GWRRA #115805<br />
Jacksonville, NC<br />
Bradley McBride<br />
GWRRA #222572<br />
Liberty Center, OH<br />
Loyd Smith<br />
GWRRA #145409<br />
Pasco. WA<br />
William Clark<br />
GWRRA #29683<br />
Welcome, NC<br />
Frank Guy<br />
GWRRA #122312<br />
Mobile, AL<br />
Jeffrey McElyea<br />
GWRRA #80973-02<br />
West Frankfort, IL<br />
Joyce B Spain<br />
GWRRA #89116-01<br />
Greenville, NC<br />
April 2007 105
GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS<br />
( 8 0 0 ) 8 4 3 - 9 4 6 0 T O O R D E R<br />
THEY’RE HERE!<br />
“The GWRRA 3-IN-1<br />
Jacket” Returns!<br />
Medium weight liner zips inside lightweight shell.<br />
Reflective piping. Embroidered logos and lettering.<br />
Great, easily packed, dirt-shedding jackets!<br />
BE SURE TO CHECK SIZING (below).<br />
3061021 – Small (Size 38)........$180.00<br />
3061022 – Med (Size 40).........$180.00<br />
3061023 – Lg (Size 42) ............$180.00<br />
3061024 – XL (Size 44) ............$180.00<br />
3061021 – 2XL (Size 46) ..........$190.00<br />
GWRRA<br />
Engraved 8-<br />
Function Knife<br />
Genuine wood handles<br />
laser engraved<br />
with “GWRRA”<br />
scripts and the<br />
GWRRA crest logo.<br />
Pocket knife, saw,<br />
bottle opener, scissors,<br />
corkscrew, phillips screwdriver, <strong>file</strong>, awl. Handy<br />
lanyard ring. A great gift!<br />
4061001 $10.00<br />
Stay Cool With RideHide!<br />
RideHide Performance Gear’s Tour LS micr<strong>of</strong>iber<br />
shirt will keep you dry and comfortable in the<br />
stickiest weather. This ingenious fabric wicks<br />
moisture away from your skin, preventing the<br />
shirt from clinging <strong>to</strong> you. Micr<strong>of</strong>iber weighs<br />
50% less than cot<strong>to</strong>n and dries 80% faster,<br />
making it an ideal “wash and go” riding gear<br />
item. You will enjoy this silky shirt with its exclusive<br />
GWRRA logo.<br />
3051000 - Small.............................$25.00<br />
3051001 - Med ..............................$25.00<br />
3051002 - Lg .................................$25.00<br />
3051003 - XL .................................$25.00<br />
3051004 - 2XL ...............................$25.00<br />
Order <strong>of</strong> Legions Patch<br />
This patch is perfect for your favorite friend or relative who<br />
has a military connection. The patches denote the status <strong>of</strong><br />
their service from active, reserve, retired or veteran and the<br />
seal proudly announces their branch <strong>of</strong> the services.<br />
PATCH-ACTIVE $4.00<br />
PATCH-RESERVE $4.00<br />
PATCH-RETIRED $4.00<br />
PATCH-VETERANS $4.00<br />
SEAL-AIRFORCE $2.00<br />
SEAL-ARMY $2.00<br />
SEAL-COASTGUARD $2.00<br />
SEAL-MARINES $2.00<br />
SEAL-NAVY $2.00<br />
GWRRA Plaques<br />
Recognition plaques for someone special<br />
or for your local Chapter meeting<br />
site. Engraved in solid wood with oak<br />
or white marble finish. Order at (800)<br />
843-9460 or at www.gwrra.org.<br />
4061002 – Oak $20 plus s/h.<br />
4061003 – White Marble $20 plus s/h.<br />
CHECK OUR WEB SITE<br />
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T-Shirts<br />
Available Early<br />
Show <strong>of</strong>f your <strong>Wing</strong> Ding 29 event T-shirt by ordering<br />
it now and receive it in four-six weeks. Or, you can preorder<br />
your <strong>Wing</strong> Ding shirt and pick it up at <strong>Wing</strong> Ding<br />
29. To order, go <strong>to</strong> the <strong>Wing</strong> Ding registration site—<br />
www.wing-ding.org. If you have already registered for<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> Ding 29, but would still like <strong>to</strong> order your shirt,<br />
please call cus<strong>to</strong>mer service at (800) 843-9460 or,<br />
(623) 581-2500 in the Phoenix area. Pre-orders must<br />
be made before May 31, 2007.<br />
Griffin Logo<br />
T-Shirts<br />
EZ Air Gauge<br />
From G.H. Meiser &<br />
Company, a combination<br />
air pressure gauge and<br />
infla<strong>to</strong>r. Works with Gold<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>’s<br />
on-board compressor, as<br />
a stand-alone gauge or<br />
with service station air<br />
hoses. Permits <strong>view</strong>ing<br />
pressure while inflating.<br />
Bleed valve permits fine<br />
pressure adjustment. Brass<br />
fittings ensure a tight seal<br />
and long service life.<br />
4011001 $19.95<br />
NOTE: The GL1800 does not<br />
have an on-board comressor.<br />
The EZ Air Gauge will work<br />
on the GL1800 tires, but<br />
requires access <strong>to</strong> a 1988-<br />
2000 GL1500’s<br />
compressor.<br />
Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessory<br />
hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use<br />
with Gold <strong>Wing</strong>’s on-board compressor.<br />
4011000 $12.95<br />
EZ Air Combo<br />
Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!<br />
4011002 $29.95<br />
CLEARANCE ITEMS<br />
Lap<strong>to</strong>p<br />
Satchel<br />
with<br />
GWRRA<br />
logo<br />
Full length exterior<br />
pocket<br />
on snap-down<br />
security flap<br />
with GWRRA<br />
crest logo. Expandable-depth<br />
lap<strong>to</strong>p pocket, plus two<br />
full-sized <strong>file</strong> folder pockets, zippered s<strong>to</strong>rage<br />
disk pocket and pen and calcula<strong>to</strong>r<br />
pockets. Black ballistic nylon, with padded<br />
handle and detachable shoulder strap.<br />
4061000 $20.00<br />
Griffin Patch Red<br />
4-inch vest patch........2031002 - 4”........$4.50<br />
10-inch back patch ....2031003 - 10”....$10.00<br />
Griffin Patch Black<br />
4-inch vest patch........2031004 - 4”........$5.00<br />
10-inch back patch ....2031005 - 10”....$12.00<br />
Patriotic GWRRA<br />
American Flag Hat<br />
Red baseball cap with<br />
American Flag motif on visor,<br />
“GWRRA” in white script letters<br />
with blue shadow. Velcroadjustable<br />
size.<br />
3061027 $15.00<br />
Here are two quick and easy ways <strong>to</strong> show <strong>of</strong>f<br />
GWRRA’s new Griffin Logo. Choose between the<br />
white T-shirt with the red and blue version or black<br />
with the elegant black and gold logo. Both shirts<br />
are 100% pre-shrunk cot<strong>to</strong>n for excellent comfort<br />
and fit.<br />
White T-Shirt<br />
3041012 - Md ....$15.00<br />
3041013 - Lg......$15.00<br />
3041014 - XL ......$15.00<br />
3041015 - 2XL ....$16.00<br />
GWRRA Flags & Banner<br />
Make a pr<strong>of</strong>essional impression by enhancing your gathering<br />
site or event with the new GWRRA flag or fringed banner<br />
with griffin logo. The sharp-looking gold and black colors<br />
stand out on the crisp white background. The fabric is<br />
durable 100% nylon with silkscreen printing.<br />
GWRRA Flag 4001003 $45.00<br />
GWRRA Banner 4004002 $55.00<br />
GWRRA Seal Logo Antenna Flag 4041000 $11.00<br />
Black T-Shirt<br />
3041007 - Md......$15.00<br />
3041008 - Lg .......$15.00<br />
3041009- XL ........$15.00<br />
3041010 - 2XL .....$16.00<br />
3041011 - 3XL .....$17.00<br />
Toll free phone orders 1-800-843-9460<br />
In Phoenix 623-581-2500<br />
Shipping Rates<br />
If Sub<strong>to</strong>tal is: Postage is:<br />
$0 - 9.99 .............$4.00<br />
$10.00 - 24.99 ....$5.95<br />
$25.00 - 49.99 ....$8.95<br />
$50.00 - 99.99 ..$10.95<br />
$100.00 & Up...$14.95<br />
Next day, 2nd day and 3rd day air shipping and out <strong>of</strong> country<br />
shipping costs, please call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500<br />
(Phoenix area) or e-mail johnc@gwrra.org.<br />
Unconditional Guarantee: Every item we sell is guaranteed unconditionally<br />
for its normal life under standard use. Should any product fail <strong>to</strong><br />
meet your expectations, simply return it. We will replace it, refund the<br />
purchase price or credit your credit card.<br />
www.gwrra.org FOR COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!<br />
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eaders’ rides<br />
Do you have a good, clear pho<strong>to</strong>graph <strong>of</strong> your pride and joy? This section <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong> is designed <strong>to</strong> show <strong>of</strong>f as many bikes as possible. Give us information about your Gold <strong>Wing</strong>;<br />
start with the basics <strong>of</strong> its year, model and color, then tell a little about what is special about your bike. Send your description and pho<strong>to</strong>s <strong>to</strong>:<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong> Edi<strong>to</strong>rial Department, 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or via email <strong>to</strong> edi<strong>to</strong>r@gwrra.org.<br />
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2004 GL1800<br />
Philip “Tony Chrome” Locher,<br />
GWRRA #134448, <strong>of</strong> Jackson, New<br />
Jersey, says “This is my 2004 White and<br />
chrome <strong>Wing</strong> being watched over by a<br />
large bird in Tren<strong>to</strong>n, New Jersey.” Philip<br />
adds that, in matters regarding one’s<br />
<strong>Wing</strong>,“Security is everything!”<br />
2002 GL1800<br />
Billy & Vanessa Rucker, GWRRA<br />
#165449, <strong>of</strong> Southfield, Michigan, say,“We<br />
invite you <strong>to</strong> ride up in North Michigan<br />
on Highways 22 and 119.This breathtaking<br />
scenery—with its many curves and<br />
turns—is fantastic.” They say they completed<br />
the ride on their 2002 Black Gold<br />
<strong>Wing</strong> with pinstriping and that it “can<br />
really handle the roads you’ll see on<br />
these highways.”<br />
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1997 GL1500 SE<br />
Here are David & Vanessa Morris, GWRRA<br />
#249055, <strong>of</strong> Verdunville,West Virginia, on their<br />
wedding day in the Great Smoky Mountains.<br />
They rode their Pearl White Gold <strong>Wing</strong> for<br />
the occasion, <strong>of</strong> course, and look mighty<br />
happy not only for their special day but for<br />
the fact that the weather held up for them!<br />
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1975 GL1000<br />
New Members Marc & Becky<br />
Fulgham, GWRRA #261588, <strong>of</strong> Cape<br />
Girardeau, Missouri, sent this picture <strong>of</strong><br />
their classic <strong>Wing</strong>. Marc says he bought<br />
the bike new and, even with its 105,000-<br />
plus miles, it runs great, carbure<strong>to</strong>rs and<br />
all. Marc says it’s the only bike he &<br />
Becky ride but admits,“I don’t know how<br />
much longer Becky will wait when it<br />
comes <strong>to</strong> buying a new <strong>Wing</strong>.All she can<br />
think about are those heated seats!”<br />
2001 GL1800/Insta Trike<br />
Proud owner Duane Showers,<br />
GWRRA #245475, <strong>of</strong> Palmer, Iowa,<br />
bought this black and chrome beauty in<br />
2006. He says an Insta Trike, with its 12-<br />
inch wheels, was the only way <strong>to</strong> keep<br />
riding once health problems struck.“It<br />
works great,” Duane says. He adds that<br />
he cleans and polishes the bike after<br />
each ride, no matter how short!<br />
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1994 GL1500<br />
Ronald Satcher, GWRRA #164623, and<br />
wife,Tish, <strong>of</strong> Hockley,Texas, take in the<br />
<strong>view</strong> at the <strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> Pikes Peak on their first<br />
trip through Colorado in May <strong>of</strong> 2002.“It<br />
was a great day, but only 29 degrees F,”<br />
says Ronald,“and they made me leave my<br />
trailer at the bot<strong>to</strong>m.”<br />
April 2007 109
F I N I S H I N G<br />
TOUCHES<br />
Ode <strong>to</strong> a <strong>Wing</strong>man<br />
By Mark S. Szymanski • GWRRA #181731 • Gainesville, Florida<br />
Through long days and quiet nights,<br />
Not much on the road but my bike and its lights.<br />
Breeze on the knees, road like glass.<br />
Slow driver in front, I pull out <strong>to</strong> pass.<br />
Pass accomplished, humming along,<br />
Sun is setting, me singing a song.<br />
Garage in sight, my ride is through.<br />
I park the <strong>Wing</strong> thinking it’d be more fun with two.<br />
Friday night is here, not much <strong>to</strong> do,<br />
Suddenly the phone rings out <strong>of</strong> the blue.<br />
A buddy from the Chapter,<br />
Also wants something <strong>to</strong> do.<br />
Commuting is a drag, the work-week is done,<br />
Let's get our <strong>Wing</strong>s and go riding for fun.<br />
The bike and I want <strong>to</strong> get out and run.<br />
Can't stand the traffic, or the cops on the prowl,<br />
Slow-going usually gets me and the Gold <strong>Wing</strong> down,<br />
Next thing we are cruising right through down<strong>to</strong>wn!<br />
Bikes revving, everyone grinning,<br />
“Promise you, Officer, nobody here’s sinning.”<br />
Two friends laughing at s<strong>to</strong>plights, joking all the while,<br />
Pedestrians watching, starting <strong>to</strong> smile.<br />
Riding along, asked “What's that?”<br />
“A bike older than you, that's where it's at!”<br />
Riding with a <strong>Wing</strong>man is a good place <strong>to</strong> be,<br />
Safety in numbers the Chapter Direc<strong>to</strong>r said <strong>to</strong> me.<br />
Smiles, fun and friendship are always around,<br />
When two guys on old Gold <strong>Wing</strong>s and a twisty road<br />
can be found.<br />
When the tank is near empty and the ride is at its end,<br />
Be darn sure <strong>to</strong> thank your <strong>Wing</strong>man—your buddy,<br />
your friend.<br />
Sometimes we ride solo, far and wide,<br />
Even when he's not there, the <strong>Wing</strong>man is by your side.<br />
●<br />
Mark S. Szymanski, GWRRA #181731, <strong>of</strong> Gainesville, Florida, is a proud proponent <strong>of</strong> the GL1200 crowd. He <strong>to</strong>ok these pho<strong>to</strong>s on a sunny<br />
morning last May somewhere along I-675 in Georgia. The shadow pho<strong>to</strong> is <strong>of</strong> Mark and his trusty steed. Or is it his <strong>Wing</strong>man?<br />
110 <strong>Wing</strong> <strong>World</strong>
STALLION UPDATE!<br />
WOW... HERE WE GO... MANUFACTURING OF THE STALLION WILL BEGIN IN MARCH...<br />
IF YOU ARE COMING TO DAYTONA; WE HAVE MOVED TO A LARGER FACILITY AT 420 NORTH BEACH STREET.<br />
PLEASE COME BY AND SAY HELLO. YOU WILL SEE WE HAVE ADDED SOME CREATURE COMFORTS TO THE STALLION.<br />
POWER BRAKES, MORE SEATING ROOM AND EVEN ADDED CUP HOLDERS... YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT THOSE.<br />
WE ALSO RECEIVED OUR EPA MILEAGE RATINGS: 35 MPG - CITY, 45 MPG HIGHWAY.<br />
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE NEW STORE AT BIKE WEEK.<br />
Jeff & Diane<br />
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