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GPS vs.
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ALSO:
Region K
Rendezvous
Recap
My Modulating
Headlight Trial
November 2008 • Monthly U.S. $3.95 • Canada $4.95
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ABOUT THE
COVER
Here is a picture of my (Don
Winterfield, GWRRA #75535, of
Oregon City, Oregon) and my wife
Dorothy’s (an Army Medic in the
early 1960s) 2003A Wing at a really
great looking gas station in
Gladstone, Oregon.We have had
many great rides in and around the
Oregon mountains—with more to
come.We have been GWRRA
Members since September of 1991,
and retirement is really great
because now we can ride even
more! I can even remember when
these types of gas stations were the
norm!
Acts of Kindness ................................................22
Advertisers Listing .............................................86
Association Leader Listing ...............................89
Cartoon................................................................21
Classifieds.............................................................87
Director’s Viewpoint............................................7
Events....................................................................88
Finishing Touches................................................98
GWRRA Official Products...............................94
CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTS
GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................88
Hall of Fame ........................................................93
Hall of Honor......................................................93
In Memoriam.......................................................93
In the Zone............................................................4
Member Benefits ................................................13
Motorcycle Goodies..........................................85
News Briefs .........................................................26
NEW SHOWS! See
schedule on page 39.
November 2008 • Volume 31 Issue 11
Page 54 Page 60 Page 63
Features
Jacket Overview & Cold Weather Options .......................................................................45
GPS vs. Maps:A Map-Lover’s Viewpoint..............................................................................54
Region K Rendezvous Pictorial Recap ................................................................................60
Dreams of Africa—on Two Wheels......................................................................................63
Headlight On!: GWRRA and Military Support of Special Olympics............................67
A Trip to Ben & Jerry’s and Rock of Ages ..........................................................................70
Holiday Gift Guide ...................................................................................................................73
Info Bytes
Update from the Home Office… ........................................................................................12
Our First Wing Ding ...............................................................................................................32
Product Report: California Motorcycle Adventures ........................................................34
Get Safe!: Beware Hidden Hazards; Reading Tires Right ...............................................53
My Modulating Headlight Trial...............................................................................................69
Northern Reflections ..........................................8
Product Previews ...............................................28
Readers’ Responses...........................................10
Readers’ Rides ....................................................96
Wing Ding 31 Application................................81
Wing Ding Housing ...........................................83
Wing Ding RV and Camping Sites..................84
Workbench..........................................................36
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November 2008 3

In the Zone
Sharon Stanley • Editor • editor@gwrra.org
Unrestricted Travel and the Pursuit of Happiness—
Our Undeniable Debt to U.S. Armed Forces Veterans
Through the years, I’ve often wondered
why motorcycles and the honoring
of veterans seem to go so hand-inhand.
Here’s the conclusion I’ve reached:
From the moment many of us first
jumped onto a bike to enjoy the common
law right of unrestricted travel, we
intrinsically knew that we owed a debt
to our veterans for protecting that right.
Ibelieve one reason so many of us choose to
use our motorcycles as a means of honoring
our veterans is that it is a public, and
very tangible, way to display to them that we
understand and appreciate that right, and the
many others, that they have served to protect.
Among those other rights, of course, is our
inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness.
And for us as motorcyclists—and especially as
Gold Wingers—few things bring us greater
happiness than jumping on our bikes and
traveling!
Most folks are not experts on U.S. history
and/or U.S. domestic or foreign affairs. Even if
they were, they may not all agree on which
military conflicts over the years have, or have
not, best served our nation’s ideals when it
comes to preserving our individual liberties.
But one thing I think everyone can agree on is
that the many young men and women who
have served throughout our nation’s history
to help defend our freedom and rights
deserve every U.S. citizen’s utmost respect.
And I deeply appreciate the fact that GWRRA
holds such a long tradition of honoring U.S.
veterans.
That’s why this month, in honor of
Veterans Day on November 11, we’ve chosen
to include in Wing World several pages of veteran-inspired
stories, such as entries in
“Bragging Rights” (page 16), “Finishing
Touches” (page 98), and “Readers’ Rides”
(page 96). Unfortunately, it is impossible to
include all the veteran-inspired stories we
receive throughout the year. (That’s because
so many GWRRA Members are veterans, or
use their motorcycles to honor veterans, that
those stories alone could probably fill the
magazine each month.)
But I do feel it’s appropriate to take one
month’s issue to highlight some of their stories.
And I do so not only to respect Veterans
Day as a “static” day of memorial but also as
an opportunity to encourage all GWRRA
Members to use November to interactively
pay tribute to our veterans.Why not, if possible,
use your bike this month to express to
veterans your gratitude for their sacrifice?
Why not participate in a parade that honors
them; visit a veterans medical facility or nursing
home (like Chapter LA-J does on a monthly
basis. See page 53 of the September issue);
get involved in an activity that assists them
(such as New Jersey Member James
Wishbow’s fundraising ride that, this year, will
provide funds to build a house for a disabled
vet. See page 56 of the October issue); or simply
ride to the home of a veteran friend of
yours for a visit and to say “I appreciate your
service”?
I can tell you, fewer things will put a smile
on a veteran’s face faster than seeing a motorcyclist
enjoy the freedom a U.S. citizen enjoys
by being able to pursue happiness on his or
her bike.After all, that veteran was one of the
folks who has helped maintain that right for
you, and they know it. And as long as you
respect them, they appreciate knowing that
you recognize that truth as well.
Several years ago, I had the distinct privilege
to ride to and attend a Rolling Thunder
Memorial Day weekend rally and tribute ride
in Washington, D.C.These types of events are
always touching, but never more so for me
than that one in 2004, when the U.S. National
World War II Memorial was dedicated.
Certainly the splendor of the new memorial’s
56 pillars, pair of 43-foot-high arches, and
nearly 250-foot by 150-foot pool and fountain
were breathtaking, but I found something
much smaller that took my breath away much
more. And that something was found in the
eyes and voices of those veterans.
Since it had been nearly 59 years since the
end of the Second World War, the WWII veterans
in attendance at the dedication celebration
were all well into their 70s, 80s, and 90s. I
expected perhaps they would look at me warily
and probably not speak to me. (Remember,
I used to ride “the other H” and wear much of
the regalia that went along with that image.)
Instead, these veterans looked at me with
kindness and spoke of their deep appreciation
that I had made the effort to be there. There
is little else to say.They knew, and they knew I
knew, what they had sacrificed so that I could
live, dress, and ride as I pleased. I was moved
beyond words.
This month, if you are able, why not pay
respect to U.S. veterans through the use of
your Wing? Be creative. If you can’t ride, due to
the weather conditions or for some other reason,
find another way to say thank you.
Perhaps you could take a photo of you on
your Wing, run copies of it, add a line like
“Thank you for helping to preserve my freedom
to ride”, and pass it along to veteran
friends or to veterans at a local nursing home.
Remember, unrestricted travel and the pursuit
of happiness are just two of the rights we
as U.S. motorcyclists enjoy. And also remember,
few things make a veteran prouder than
watching you be able to pursue your happiness
and your unrestricted travel on a bike. They
know they’ve been instrumental in helping to
maintain those rights for you—and nothing
could make them happier.
●
4 Wing World

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6 Wing World

DIRECTOR’ S
VIEWPOINT
Rider Education: My First Year as Your Director
By Mark Zingery • Director of Rider Education
It’s been nearly a year now since I became the Director of GWRRA’s
Rider Education Program, and what a wonderful—or should I say an
interesting—year it has been so far.
As everyone who is involved in the program already knows, our
Rider Education Program is intended to make the motorcycle environment
safer by reducing injuries and fatalities. It is meant to do so by
increasing motorcyclists’ skills and awareness through education and
training. Through Commitment, Education and Preparedness, we can
reduce our accident rate significantly.
I’d like to give you an overview of what we—the Rider Education
Staff—have been working on this past year and what some of our plans
and challenges are for the coming months to continue to improve this
great program.
If you have not yet seen our updated Rider Education website, I
invite you to take a look.We are adding new material all the time, and
it is currently broken down into twelve sections, making it easier to navigate
and to find the information you are looking for. Forms and documents
are easily available, and some of the forms can now be completed
online, then printed and mailed in. Eventually, we hope to be able to
do all this electronically. In addition, the new website allows us to have
the most current versions of our Seminars and Rider Courses available
to presenters and instructors.
Once a year, we will review the website’s informational material and,
if necessary, make corrections/additions to it.Then, with a simple email,
we can notify our instructors of the changes and they will be able to get
an updated copy. And, with the help of some Canadian Members, we
now have the Road Captain Course translated into French, with the Co-
Rider and Team Riding becoming available in the near future. (Special
thanks to Mike Stiger for his help in creating and maintaining this web
page.)
Two items Tony Van Schaick and I are still working on include updating
the Rider Education Handbook and getting the Rider Education
Program database online so that everyone has access to their own personal
data.We hope to have the handbook available on the web page in
the next month or so [though some items (forms) are already available].
One area that we need to review is the appointment process for the
Chapter/District/Region Educators.There seems to be some confusion
on how this process has changed in the last couple of years. Updating
the handbook will help to answer any questions that may arise.
We are also examining the Rider Education Levels Program and have
ideas on how to enhance it and to encourage more of our Members to
participate in the program.
This year, we have made available a Facilitator Parking Lot Practice
to assist our Members who would like to participate in the Levels
Program but have not been able to due to the lack of a training course
being available or due to lack of finances on their part.We have added
a program that now trains Facilitators on how to put on a Facilitator
Parking Lot Practice so that, once the PLP is completed by the rider, it
can then be used toward the Levels Program. (Note:There are certain
restrictions, and not all PLPs count toward the Level Program. Contact
your local Rider Educator for details.)
We are also working closely with Leadership Training to prepare our
Seminar Presenters and GWRRA-trained Rider Course Instructors to
present our Rider Education material. Our rosters continue to grow as
we keep adding new Presenters and Instructors.This past year we have
seen a huge growth in the number of Members who have been trained
by our Master Instructor Trainers and have become Rider Course
Instructors. (Note: Should you be interested in becoming a Rider
Course Instructor, visit the website for a listing of classes being offered
or contact your District Educator.) Bob Berry has done an excellent job
in bringing this program together, and we have added an additional
“Trike Trailering” course.
We have also begun having our Master Instructors audit our training
classes to see how well the Instructors are doing.We feel that this will
not only help us to keep our Instructors up-to-date on the latest training
material but will also assist in keeping our training program a quality,
world-class program.
Our Medic First Aid Program is doing an excellent job in providing
First Aid and CPR training at a reasonable cost, thanks to Larry &
Rhonda Stiles.We want to encourage our Members to participate in a
class when it is offered. In addition, the CPR training has been updated.
Something that’s been around for a couple of years is the Amazing
Team Challenge.This is an obstacle course that riders navigate through
to obtain points. It can be played either individually or as teams, and it’s
becoming quite popular at Wing Ding. But why wait? Offer to help set
up the course at your District or Chapter event. The layout can be
found on the Rider Education website, along with layouts for Field
Events and Top Gun.
And soon on the website, there will be information regarding Drill
Teams, such as how to start up a team, what size range is used, how
scoring is performed, etc. Jim Graybeal has been working with the current
drill teams, and we may even be able to list all their upcoming
events.
The last item that has received little attention this past year is the
Motorist Awareness Division, at least at the national level. However, I am
aware that a lot of good things have also been happening at some of the
District and Region levels. I’m very excited about our program and what
we, as motorcyclists, can offer the general public in regard to making
ourselves more visible. I believe the timing is perfect now for us to revitalize
our program and add it to the many great programs we currently
have in the GWRRA Rider Education Program.
In fact, I just appointed Charles & Nancy Mallett as the Motorist
Awareness Directors, and they bring to the team some great ideas and
are looking forward to working with the Region and District MAD
Coordinators in developing a first-class program. By us getting out and
speaking with other users of the road, we not only make them more
aware of us—helping to lower our risk while riding—but we also let
them know what a great association GWRRA is and why we chose to
be Members.
It may have appeared not much was happening in the Rider
Education Program this year, but indeed there’s been a lot of work going
on in the background. All the teams mentioned above and the Home
Office are committed to providing our Members with a top-rate, quality
program, and we’re beginning to see some great changes take effect.
Until later, ride safe!
●
November 2008 7

Safe Riding Protection
By Gordon Murphy
• gmwing@nf.sympatico.ca
Let’s discuss safe riding protection.
Now I know it seems a bit like shutting the
barn door after the horse has gone, to
phrase an old analogy, to discuss issues involving
rider education now that the winter season
is staring us in the face. But this is a topic
about which I care deeply, so I thought I’d talk
a little about rider education—or maybe just
good old common sense—when it comes to
the wearing of proper protective clothing
when riding our motorcycles.
I have been involved in the provision of
motorcycle rider training for a number of
years now, both at the “new rider” stage as
well as with mature riders. In all classroom
sessions in which I have been involved, I spend
a fair portion of time talking about protective
clothing and the importance of wearing the
proper gear while riding a motorcycle. I watch
closely the expressions on the faces of those
to whom I’m speaking and, invariably, I get
nods of agreement and understanding when I
tell participants of the importance of wearing
full-length pants, long-sleeved shirts (preferably
jackets), full-fingered gloves, a helmet, etc.
Without being melodramatic or attempting
to scare the participants, I usually use the following
illustration to underscore the possible
outcome of not being properly protected, in
the event of a spill, while travelling down the
highway: If you were to go outside and pull one
of your fingers across the parking lot pavement
for about a foot, chances are you would
end up with a sore finger.And, in this instance,
you wouldn’t be putting your full weight on
your finger because you would be conscious of
the pain such an action would cause! If you
were to do the same thing with a glove on
your hand, you probably will scour the leather
on your glove but your finger would be protected
from the abrasiveness.
Well just think for one second of the pain
you would have to endure if you took a spill
while travelling at highway speeds and your
arms and legs were not protected. Sobering
thought, isn’t it?
When I use the foregoing example to illustrate
the positive attributes of wearing protective
clothing while riding, participants usually
agree vocally and, many times, one or two
people will relate a story of what might have
happened to one of their friends or acquaintances.
Everybody will agree vocally that wearing
proper protective clothing is very important
when riding.
Motorcycle safety instructors repeat the
scenario I just described countless times
across the country every summer. So, why is it
that we see so many riders—and I don’t mean
just younger sports-bike riders—riding
around our streets and highways in tank tops,
shorts, sandals, no gloves, etc.? And I didn’t
even reference the wearing of helmets! (Thank
goodness our helmet laws here in Canada,
right across the country, require the wearing
of helmets.)
Here’s the thing: Many of the riders we see
cavalierly riding around without the necessary
apparel have attended and participated in safety
training courses and were many of the same
people who nodded comprehendingly when
an instructor stressed the importance of
wearing protective clothing. But this logic
seems to be missing the moment they start
their motorcycles—particularly if it is a warm,
sunny day. Is there some magical provision out
there that says a person can’t have an accident
on a warm, sunny day?
Unaccountably, many people seem to think
that accidents and spills always happen to the
other person, never to them. Well, guess
what—to the other rider, you are the other
person! So things can definitely happen to all
of us.
Our responsibility is to minimize our risk
to every extent possible when riding our
motorcycles.And certainly a very practical way
to do that—some would say, a “no brainer”—
is to wear proper protective clothing at all
times when riding your motorcycle. I guarantee
you will survive to ride your motorcycle
many more times.
◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Now, continuing on with the foregoing
theme, you may in fact be one of those riders
who have not participated in any kind of formal
motorcycle skills training. Maybe you are
one of those riders who rode a motorcycle
back in your younger, carefree days and, following
marriage and the advent of your children,
you had to forego this form of recreation
for a number of years. But one day, while
browsing at your local Honda dealer’s showroom,
you saw this beautiful, shiny Gold Wing
that you just had to have.
So now you’re back riding and trying to
learn as you go. Such a practice of “trial and
error” may have unacceptable results.There is
a better way.
If you are a GWRRA Member, your
GWRRA Chapter can certainly help with facilitating
your attendance at one of many training
seminars and courses sponsored by
GWRRA. All you need do is talk with your
Chapter or District Educator and he or she
will invite you to attend any one of a number
of seminars typically sponsored by the
Chapter during the winter months. And, as
well, they will get you enrolled in an ARC or
ERC next spring.
Then you will be one of those who will
understand the reason instructors strongly
suggest you never ride your motorcycle without
wearing the proper protective riding gear.
Bon jour! ●
8 Wing World

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Love Randy’s Articles, But I’ve Got an
Even Squigglier Road for Him!
Don’t know how I missed Randy Powell’s
article on Google Earth (June 2008), but
I sure did enjoy reading his article in the
October issue about “Squiggly Roads in the
U.S.”.
I’m somewhat upset with myself, however,
for missing an opportunity to challenge his
pick of the Tail of the Dragon at Deal’s Gap in
North Carolina as being the U.S.’s squiggliest
road.That’s because we here in nearby Burke
County, North Carolina, have a squiggly road
just as good—if not better—for the experienced
rider.
Actually, I rode the Dragon’s Tail years ago
and found it to be a rather unchallenging trip,
except for those crotch rockets zipping past
trying to beat someone’s best speed. The
Dragon’s 300-plus curves meander through
the Blue Ridge Mountains for some eleven
miles—and that’s it! But come to Burke
County and you’ll find an exhilarating ride
over Ripshin (no pun intended) Ridge.
This measured route begins at Oak Hill,
just north of Morganton, on highway 181, and
ends twenty miles up this curvy road at Jonas
Ridge, a quaint community atop the mountain.
The path provides 111 real mountain
curves as you ride Winding Stair Knob and
Ripshin Ridge to an elevation that rises to
over 4,000 feet.
Then, for a totally different ride, turn
around and come down the mountain for a
grand total of 222 squiggly bends and turns.
Also on the plus side are the spectacular
views of Pisgah National Forest and the
Appalachian Mountains. And there’s also an
opportunity to turn left or right here and
there to explore the true natural beauty of
the area’s hills.
So ya’ll come here and check out this
route after you get bored with the Dragon’s
Tail!
Larry Clark
GWRRA #84165
Morganton, North Carolina
When the Worst of Things
Happened, the Best
of Friends Helped
Ijust wanted to tell everyone what my
Chapter (KY-T ) has done for my family and
me.
I joined the Chapter on April 18, 2007. On
June the 2nd, my son Josh and his girlfriend
Amy, my son Steven, and my wife of 30 years,
Paula, and I were going for a benefit ride for
our church. It was to be a day of fun, but little
did we know that it would turn out to be
the worst day of our lives.
We started out and, less than a mile from
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the house, Steven was in the lead, Josh and
Amy were in the middle, and Paula and I were
last. Steven went into a curve and lost control
of his bike.
He went down and was taken to a local
hospital, then taken by a chopper to a larger
hospital where he passed away from his
injuries.That was the worst day of our lives.
Yet when we came out of the ICU unit, the
hall was full of friends, family and GWRRA
Members.
We had the funeral, and the place was full
with standing room only. I asked my biker
friends to lead the way to Steven’s final resting
place, and we had over 75 bikes. Steven
would have liked that.
Then I had thought I had a small insurance
policy on both my sons, but when I checked
into it, I didn’t. The Chapter heard of the
problem I had and came to my rescue with a
fund-raising ride.They took in enough money
and, with money also from the guys where I
work, we had enough money to pay for the
funeral.
And anytime we miss a meeting or a ride,
someone always calls to see if everything is
okay.
About four months ago, three ladies from
the Chapter came to me and asked if they
could put together a scholarship ride in
remembrance of Steven. I said I thought that
would be really nice, but then thought, to
myself of course, that it probably wouldn’t do
too well.
Well, we got all the food, drinks, and things
to auction off donated and we took in a lot
more than I expected. We actually made
enough to pay for two years of schooling and
they’re planning this again for next year.
That is what GWRRA is all about, and I
will never be able to repay this bunch of
friends for what they have done for my family.
So I hope you can help me do this by printing
this in Wing World to let the people who
read your magazine know how much my
GWRRA friends and family mean to me.
Thanks.
Lonnie R. Allen
GWRRA #273819
Stanville, Kentucky
Don’t Forget Where We Came
From:The GL1000
Irecently read comments in the “Readers’
Responses” section about moving forward.
And it appears that Member’s idea to move
forward is to eliminate, or to forget, the earlier
Wings and the beginning of GWRRA. I
must compliment you, Ms. Stanley, on your
response to his idea. GWRRA is truly about
the Member and not about the bike.
I thought about this and tried to tell
myself to leave it alone because you did such
a great job in your answer to him, but I could
not. I have some comments I feel I must submit.
I happen to be one of the riders who is
partial to the classics (GL1000s). I currently
own five of the GL1000s and one 1988
GL1500.
Sometimes I feel a little left out when
reading my Wing World because we GL1000
riders don’t get much press anymore. And I
do understand that, as time passes, there will
be more coverage and interest in the newer
bikes and less on the classics. Still, I feel that
it is wrong to just eliminate the old ones.
(Maybe we should just eliminate the old riders
also? After all, I am 72 years old and a Life
Member of GWRRA (#6963), having joined
in 1981.)
I believe Paul and Shirley were riding a
GL1000 in 1977 when they started GWRRA.
In fact, I bought the first Gold Wing sold in
Texarkana, Texas, in 1975 when they first
arrived on the market.And I am still riding it
today.
Without people like Paul and Shirley, me,
and numerous others who were there in the
beginning and are still buying and riding the
Wing today, the GL1800 would never have
been produced nor would GWRRA still be
here for us to enjoy. (By the way, the first time
my Chapter was started, it was in El Dorado,
Arkansas. I started it way back in October of
1981.)
Thankfully, as a Member and participant
with Chapter C in Cabot,Arkansas—which I
feel is the best Chapter in Arkansas—I always
feel welcomed, even though I am often the
only one there without an 1800.
Now I don’t think we need to live in the
past, but without the past and the beginning,
there would be no present. Without those
who worked and gave their time and energy
in the beginning, there would be no GWRRA
today.And the GL1000 was the beginning for
the Gold Wing, without which there would
be no GL1800.
New blood, new ideas, and new bikes are
needed to keep GWRRA going and growing.
But don’t forget where we came from.
George W. Lybrand
GWRRA Life Member #6993
Classic Wing Club Member #46
Lonoke, Arkansas
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Update from the
Home Office:
Change is
Constant,
So Please
Help Out
By Abel Gallardo
Life as we know it today bears
very little semblance of that of
yesterday. A variant of the
Greek philosopher Heraclitus’
words holds true:“The only
constant is change.” Change is
inevitable and, in many ways,
shapes, forms, and affects every
aspect of our daily lives.
Take the computer for example. The
first electronic computers came about
in the early 1940s. Some of us might
even have been around and remember them.
But, all joking aside, these systems filled large
rooms, consumed as much power as several
hundred of today’s personal computers, not to
mention cost a small fortune. Yet they were
true technological wonders of their time.
Now fast-forward a mere six decades.
Those gigantic, room-filling, and astronomically
expensive systems have been compacted
into ever-smaller and more affordable units on
your desktop at home or in the office, on your
lap while lying in bed, or—if you are a true
“geek”—in your pocket in the form of a
Pocket PC or Smart Phone.
And one of the areas of our lives most
affected by this change in computers is the
change in how many of us now use them to
communicate with one another.
It really wasn’t all that long ago that—
when you wanted to communicate with
someone outside your immediate area—you’d
reach for a pen and paper to write a letter.
And it was much less than a century ago that
telephone service became commonplace.
When that happened, you could actually speak
to a person long-distance within a matter of
seconds.
In today’s society—for a majority of individuals—the
newest, most common method
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of communication is electronic (via email, text
messaging, blogs, social online networks, and
so on). My, how things have changed!
Now granted, when it comes to the electronic
age of communication, some of us
might still think to ourselves, Not me. I like
things just the way they were. And that’s great,
but most can only “fight the good fight” for so
long.
For GWRRA, it’s not much different.
Changing times force us to constantly review
the ways in which we do things, especially in
the area of communication. Reaching all
75,000-plus Members by telephone would be
an impossible task for our small staff at the
Home Office. But the need for the Association
to communicate with you today—as in days
gone by—is no less important.
Certainly mail is an option. But with so
much information that we would like to get to
you in a constant and timely manner, it’s
extremely cost-prohibitive.
So that leaves us with this question:“How
do we communicate with you—and with all
the other Members—in an efficient, constant,
and cost-effective manner?” Anyone venture a
guess? Yes, the owner of the red Gold Wing
with all the chrome and lights?...Correct!
Email!
For GWRRA, email offers us the ability to
distribute Member-related information to
almost our entire membership in a very efficient
and inexpensive manner.We can provide
you the most up-to-date information of interest,
and/or benefit, by transmitting it electronically.
In other words, if you should know
about it today, email allows us to get it to you
today!
“So why are you telling me this,” you may
ask, “when I already gave you my email
address?”
Well, in the same way that email can be
used to transmit beneficial information, it can
be (and has been) abused by many unethical
people, who we’ll simply refer to as “spammers.”
So in the same way that your physical
mailboxes have become full of daily junk and
postal mail, spammers can fill—and do—fill
your email inboxes with daily junk electronic
mail. And not always with the best of intentions
in mind either!
So to help protect against that, many
Members’ internet service providers have
installed spam blockers. In addition, many
Members have purchased additional software
to help fight the problem.
But these same lines of necessary defense
can also make it more difficult for the Home
Office to get a valid email—that you’d want to
see—into your inbox.
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• Rider Education – Award-winning skill
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• Chapter Life – Come join the fun at a
Chapter meeting! Go along on a group
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Over 9,000 negotiated hotel rates for
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• Visit us at www.gwrra.org for a complete
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Notes on Wing Ding 31:
Why does GWRRA
use a Housing Bureau?
Simply put, GWRRA uses a housing bureau as a service to our Members! A housing
bureau is one-stop shopping for your hotel needs—no need to call hotel after hotel
only to find out they are sold out, too expensive, too far, etc.
“From a tourism perspective, events (conventions/rallies/etc.) are most often measured
by their economic impact,” say Kevin and Kristi Thomas, owners of KKT Event
Management, LLC, the new event management company for Wing Ding.“The higher the
economic impact of an event, the more attractive it becomes to new and different host
cities across the nation. Economic impact is most easily tracked and measured by hotel
room usage.Therefore, the more accurate reporting or tracking of hotel history, the higher
the economic impact and, subsequently, the more appeal to other cities or municipalities
in the future.”
In order for Wing Ding to sustain, and/or increase, its allure and attractiveness to new
and different cities, it must have an accurate and viable economic impact.Thus, not only
is it a convenience to you, but we hope you can see the importance of using a housing
bureau so that we can continue to secure new and exciting host cities for Wing Ding for
many years to come!
By using the housing bureau, you can reserve up to 10 rooms by fax, mail or online
up until June 1, 2009, at the guaranteed GWRRA discounted rates. In order to receive
the discounted GWRRA rates, reservations must be made through the Tulsa Convention
Housing Bureau. Simply follow the links from our website at www.wing-ding.org. Or you
can log onto www.housingweb.net and use code 2191. In addition, you can fax the reservation
form (page 80) to FAX # (918) 599-6154 or mail it to Tulsa Convention Housing
Bureau,Two West Second Street, Suite 150,Tulsa, OK 74103.
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In fact, it has now become so difficult that,
in recent days, GWRRA has begun working
with a company that specializes in helping
organizations with this type of problem.They
do so in order for companies to be able to
still communicate effectively with their memberships
via email.
With the help of this company, GWRRA
now has many ideas and processes it needs to
incorporate into its email communication
methods with its Members. However, in order
to carry these processes out, the membership
must be informed and prepared to participate
in the updated email procedures.
Therefore, we are asking for your help in
setting up these processes.
We first need all Members who would
like to receive communications via
email from GWRRA to make sure their
current email address is registered with the
Home Office.
You can do this by contacting customer
service at (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500,
Phoenix area] or by logging into your membership
account at www.gwrra.org/members.
In addition, any Member who does not
wish to receive email from GWRRA
should also contact customer service, via
those same methods, and ask “not to be contacted
via email.”
Finally, if you receive an email from
GWRRA that you aren’t really interested
in, we ask that you please DO NOT FLAG
the email as spam. Rather, simply delete the
email. This will enable you to still get future
messages from us that may be of importance
to you. It will also prevent us from being treated
as a spammer by internet service providers
in general.
Along that same line, if you notice that
an email from GWRRA winds up in your
SPAM or JUNK box, please mark it as nonspam/junk.
Now we know all this may sound a bit different
than the ways in which you are used to
communicating with GWRRA. Rest-assured
that those other methods will always be
available.
But as we discussed earlier—fortunately,
or unfortunately—change is inevitable. And if
making some slight changes in the way we
handle email communications will allow us to
communicate with you more efficiently, then
it’s probably worth doing. Together, we can
assure that all lines of communication remain
as open as possible.
Finally, in our opinion (for whatever it
might be worth!), we feel it’s always a lot less
painful to change than to be changed. ●
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In this department, we include some of the many photos we receive each month that do not necessarily fall into the other departments we’ve established over
the years.We understand that, as one large family, we often have more to brag about than just our bikes. So here’s your opportunity to share those accomplishments
(and just plain fun anecdotes) with the entire Association! Send photos and text to “Bragging Rights,” Wing World, P.O. Box 42450, Phoenix,AZ 85080-2450
or by email to editor@gwrra.org.
A Veteran’s Day Tribute
Pennsylvania Chapter B Members
Deliver “Quilts of Valor”
Quilts of Valor’s (http://www.qovf.org/) mission is to cover all veterans
from the current wars with a quilt to welcome them home
and honor their service to our nation. One half of Pennsylvania Chapter
B’s Chapter Directors—Bonnie McClun—belongs to the Red Rose
Quilters Guild in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
This guild has taken it upon themselves to produce Quilts of Valor
to honor local veterans. Her husband John, himself a Vietnam and Gulf
War veteran, makes trips to the local VA Hospitals to deliver the Quilts
of Valor the guild has produced. Including the delivery pictured here (to
the Lebanon VA Hospital in Lebanon, Pennsylvania), John has helped
deliver over fifty quilts.
This year’s plan is to deliver 100 or more by year’s end. On the trip
shown here, several other Chapter Members were able to make the
trip. [From left to right are: Terry Heil (Chapter Member), Gretchen
Roberts (OIF-OEF of the Lebanon VA Hospital), Bonnie McClun & John
McClun, (PA-B Chapter Directors), and John Parker (MAD Coordinator
for PA-B).]
(Submitted by John & Bonnie McClun, PA-B Chapter Directors.)
An M.I.A. Soldier—Home at Last
Many of you are probably aware that, in 2004, Sgt. Matt Maupin was
taken prisoner in Iraq.We all saw him on the television, sitting on
the floor, surrounded by Iraqi militants. He was trying hard to be brave,
and yet we could see how frightened he was—not knowing what would
happen to him once the filming was done.
Those of us who live in the greater Cincinnati area felt that Matt was
our son.We put up signs, wore his picture, tied yellow ribbons everywhere
and prayed—oh, how we prayed—for Matt’s safe return. And
Matt’s parents, Keith & Carolyn Maupin, and the U.S. military never gave
up hope. (In fact, the Maupins began The Yellow Ribbon Foundation to
help other families and to send CARE packages to our military men and
women.)
Sadly, Matt’s safe return was not to be: Four years after Matt’s capture,
his remains were found and he was returned home to Keith &
Carolyn and to Cincinnati.
Our M.A.D. Coordinator and Former CDs,Tom & Cookie Salamon,
were instrumental in organizing the Gold Wing participation to bring
Matt to his final resting place. Please read their article (reprinted here
from our June 2008 newsletter).And please continue to pray for those
who are still M.I.A., as well as those who continue to battle every day.
(Submitted by Ellen Taub, Newsletter Editor, OH E-2’s Handlebars.)
The Story: Matt Maupin’s Funeral
and GWRRA’s Assistance
By Tom & Cookie Salamon • GWRRA #144512 • Cincinnati, Ohio
When news of Matt
Maupin coming
home was confirmed,
Cookie and I felt that we
needed to help in the
celebration of his life and
in being part of his going
to his final resting place.
I “made the call” by
email and by meeting
announcements to our GWRRA Members in the Cincinnati area, giving
them the particulars of where and when to meet on both Saturday and
Sunday.
On Saturday morning, we were at the designated meeting place by
6 a.m.—some on Gold Wings and others in their four-wheelers. It was
drizzly and cold as we waited—flags in hand—amongst yellow ribbons.
We waited with as many other people who could fit into that particular
parking area.
It was about 8:30 a.m. when the procession passed our location.
There were motorcycle police from numerous municipalities in front of
the procession, followed by the hearse and the limousines and the 12
Patriot Guard Riders and numerous vehicles filled with active servicemen
and servicewomen.
After the procession went by, some of us rode/drove to the Union
Township Civic Center and went through the viewing line. Parking for
everyone was at the Eastgate Mall area, and we were shuttled back and
forth by volunteer school buses.
Sunday morning, Cookie and I were extremely pleased to have 17
bikes meet us for the ride to the staging area.We had participants from
OH Chapters E-2, L, F and R, along with a representative of IN Chapter
G-2.
We arrived at the staging area, where already there were numerous
motorcycles parked and waiting for the ride to downtown Cincinnati.
The plan was to join them, then escort the procession up I-71 from
downtown to the cemetery. But plans always have a way of being
changed…
As we dismounted our Wings and took off our riding gear, our
Chapter Colors drew attention. It wasn’t long before a representative
of the Patriot Guard approached us and asked our group to participate
as flag bearers at the cemetery.
This, to us, was an extreme honor:The burial at the cemetery was
a private affair, and bikers, except for the 12 Patriot Guard Riders
already escorting the hearse, had not been invited to participate.We all
accepted this invitation and rode to Gate of Heaven Cemetery, where
we were given American Flags and positioned along the drive leading to
the gravesite.
We were but a few of the 120 flag bearers, but very noticeable
because of our Chapter Colors. However, this was not about us—it was
about Matt Maupin and all the men and women who have given their lives
for the protection and security of this great Country. It was also about Keith
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& Carolyn Maupin, who gave their all to find and bring home their son
and, in so doing, had created a movement in this area—an organization
for the recognition of, and help for, those who serve in our Country’s
military.
We waited with our Flags along the driveway for about five hours.
When the funeral was over, we were all tired and aching from the long
stand, but we all went home satisfied with the knowledge that we took
part in laying to rest a Hero. We had also participated in some semblance
of closure for Keith & Carolyn.
To all those who participated from the GWRRA Chapters, I salute
and thank you.
One Veteran Remembers with
a Very Special Wing Dedication
My name is Gary P. Berry, and I am a 100-percent disabled veteran
from the Vietnam War. I served with the 101st Airborne Division
as an infantryman in 1969, and it took me 25 years to go visit the
Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.
But since then, I’ve been there twice and have seen the traveling
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the trailer as a dedication to my buddies who lost their lives in Vietnam.
There are three names on the top row of my closest buddies that I
trained with, fought with, and who lost their lives while we were there.
I will never forget them.
My wife says she felt that everyone who admires the trailer will see
their names and they will get the same recognition that all the other
names on “The Wall” deserve.
We have pulled this trailer over 12,000 miles, and there have been
hundreds of pictures taken of it. Someone once said it was a “head turner”!
In fact, every time we fuel up, it is the topic of discussion.
I hope you feel as I do and can find space in your “Bragging Rights”
pages so that these photos can be shared with the whole GWRRA
family.
(Quick note: Notice the back of the trailer, where my wife wanted
me to have a little “Bragging Rights” of my own.)
We are tentatively planning another trip to Washington, D.C., for
Memorial Day 2009 to ride with “The Rolling Thunder”, and we have
been Members of Region H, Chapter P, of Claremore, Oklahoma, since
2000.
(Submitted by Gary & Margaret Berry, GWRRA #146896, of
Pryor, Oklahoma )
SPECIAL BRAGGING RIGHTS:
Patriotism of a Different Kind—CA1-F’s Community
Support on the Home Front
The morning of October 21, 2007, dawned bright, sunny and warm,
and the Members of CA1-F headed off to the San Diego Ride for
Kids in high spirits.
While waiting for the ride to start, we chatted about the final plans
for our Halloween Fun Run the following weekend. Even though the
weather forecast indicated there would be a strong Santa Ana (high
temperatures, strong winds and very low humidity) beginning that day,
no one expected the life-changing experience that would happen later
that day to thousands of residents in San Diego County and other
nearby areas.
The temperatures rose quickly and the winds grew steadily stronger
throughout the event. During the closing ceremonies, the Ride for Kids
staff informed the attendees of fires in Orange, Riverside and San
Bernadino Counties and the resulting road closures.The ride home was
a great concern for some, as they had to go north toward those areas.
For CA1-F, the ride home meant being prepared for strong wind
gusts but nothing more, or so we thought. As we got closer to our
homes, the sky was full of black smoke from a fire, which had started in
the Witch Creek area of rural northeast San Diego County.
Over the next 48 hours, 500,000 residents were rapidly evacuated
and, sadly, many of them watched their homes go up in flames as they
left.The evacuation centers quickly filled with more and more residents
as the fire spread south and west into Ramona, Escondido and San
Diego. Numerous residents of the backcountry were either significantly
underinsured or uninsured and had no idea of what was to become
of them.
By the time residents were allowed back into most of the fire-ravaged
areas on October 26, over 1,700 homes were lost and thousands
more had sustained various degrees of damage. The county was covered
with a blanket of smoke and ash.
The Fun Run Planning Committee met and determined that we
would be canceling our event.That left us with the question of what to
do with the pre-registration and advanced 50/25/25 monies that had
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een received from Members throughout the
state. It was quickly decided that the 50/25/25 and
limited door prize drawings would be held and
the winners would receive their prizes by mail.
The Chapter Director, Bob Callaway, suggested
that we donate the pre-registration funds to
one or more fire victims. Each pre-registrant was
contacted and given the option of a refund or
making a donation. Shortly, we had $2,000 to
donate to needy persons.
Tim and Johanna Roberts, who live in rural
Ramona, offered to contact the Mountain View
Community Church. Pastor Jim Peila provided the
names of two members of the congregation who
had lost everything. Arrangements were made to
present each with a check for $1,000 on Saturday,
December 22 of last year.
Word was put out that a special ride would be
held to visit each recipient and fourteen members
set out on their Wings and a Valkyrie that morning.
The first family we visited was Greg and
Marilyn Roderick and their son, who were living
in temporary housing. They were surprised and
delighted not only to see our beautiful rides but
also to receive the check for $1,000. Greg said it
was the best Christmas present they had received
and it would help them to buy much-needed
items.
By the time we left the Rodericks, the group was truly in the
Fire victims Greg (seated) and Marilyn Roderick
and their son (at left) learn of the monetary
donation made to them by CA1-F.
“Grandma Irene”, another fire victim donation
recipient, gets “buckled up” for her ride.
Christmas Spirit. Our next stop was where we
met 83-year-old “Grandma” Irene Neil. She told
us that we were the first group she had been
around since the fire.
She was alternately living with her grandchildren
in Ramona and her daughter in La Mesa.
Soon Irene had us all laughing with her stories,
including one about having prayed for help in
cleaning out all “the stuff” she and her deceased
husband had accumulated over the years. (The
moral of the story, I guess, is to be careful what
you pray for!) She had even done a household
inventory on her computer, but that burnt along
with the rest of the contents of her home. Now
she was working with her family to recreate that
inventory from memory.
The single guys in the group discovered that
Irene loved to cook, and that brought about more
wonderful stories. Her quick wit, sense of humor
and love of mankind were amazing, especially considering
she had lost her husband, son and home
in less than three years’ time.
Soon, all of us had fallen in love with Irene and
had “adopted” her as our Chapter Grandma. As
she walked down the line of bikes, Irene stopped
to admire each one. Then she came to Ed’s
GL1800 trike.“Oh, Baby Wheels!” she exclaimed.
Irene had never seen anything like it!
Ed asked if she’d like to sit on “Baby Wheels”, and Irene jumped right
on.When she asked for a short ride, a helmet that would fit was quick-
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ly found, and Ed took her for a ride.
Irene had the time of her life on “Baby
Wheels” and asked if she could call one of us
to come back to give her another ride.At that
point, we presented her with the check and a
copy of our newsletter, pointing out our website
and list of telephone numbers and email
addresses.
Irene promised to read both in order to
learn as much about GWRRA and CA1-F as
she could. We promised to arrange to bring
her to our January or February Chapter
Meeting so that she could meet the rest of the
CA1-F family.
When the group left “Grandma” Irene and
headed for lunch, we truly felt as if we’d not
only brought some holiday joy to both Irene
and the Rodericks but that we had made new
friends as well.And, finally, Ed’s trike had a new
name,“Baby Wheels”.
CA1-F is proud to have been able to serve
our community in this manner.
Tour Toons
by Tom Cremer
(Ed. Note: CA1-F’s annual “Halloween
Fun Run” has been re-established, starting
October 25, 2008. Read about it in
the “News Briefs” section, p. 14, of the
October issue. )
(Submitted by Mike & Elma Maury, GWRRA
#146310, of San Diego, California.) ●
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Much Like “Giving the Shirt
Off One’s Own Back”
For only the second time in the 23 years I
have been a GWRRA Member, I had to
use the Gold Book.
It happened while I was recently on vacation.
I was at a hotel just south of Winchester,
Virginia, when I broke down and needed a part.
I pulled out the Gold Book, called Scott Lilis’
number, and spoke with his wife Joy. Scott was
working, so Joy referred me to Don Riffey.
Don was only a few miles away and said he
could leave work for awhile to help me out. He
drove me to the Honda dealer, but they said
they would have to order the part. At that, Don
told me he would take the part off his own bike
to help me get going on my trip.
I’d just like to say that it is Members like
Don Riffey and Joy Lilis that make me proud
to be a GWRRA Member. I can’t thank them
enough for all their help!
Michael Galgano
GWRRA #34128
Old Chatham, New York
Great Friends, Courtesy
of the Great Plains Rally
Gary & Shari Hickman
Irecently went to Nebraska for the Fifth
Annual Great Plains Rally (GPR) gettogether,
held this year August 14-17. (In fact,
I had first suggested the GPR six years ago
after Mike Manthei had suggested a gettogether
of GWRRA Message Board participants
and Gary & Shari Hickman agreed to
host it on their property).
But before attending this year’s event, I had
been communicating since June with another
GWRRA Member, Gary Shepard from
Missouri, about his 1996 GL1500 SE for sale.
We had agreed on a price, and he said he would
deliver it to St. Libory, Nebraska, (where the
GPR is held) for me. It was a full 500 miles out
of his way!
Gary arrived on Friday, August 15, at 6 p.m.
We unloaded the bike from the trailer, and I
immediately proceeded to drop it (I have a bad
left foot, and I’m going to trike this bike eventually).
I paid Gary, who also left a huge box of
1500 parts (which I later donated to our small
get-together for whomever liked the stuff), and
he left for his 12-hour return trip home.
My wife Trudy accompanied me to the
GPR. (It is in the middle of nowhere, yet the
center of everywhere. And that’s the motto on
our T-shirts.) While there, we had a few rides,
a few meals together, had a draw for donated
items and just, generally, had a good time.
Unfortunately though, I didn’t get to ride
my new bike there, due to my bad foot and
some recent surgery on my right hand. (In fact,
two years ago, I had bought an 1100 in Ontario
and six friends had relayed it down to St.
Libory. Over that winter, Gary Hickman had
rebuilt it for me.) While the gang was out riding,
I showed my wife the Arch at Kearney, the
biggest buffalo ever, and where the settlers of
the 1800s had marched across this great country
of the USA. It was interesting.
But back to my “Acts of Kindness”
story…so on Monday morning, after all the
gang left, we loaded the Wing onto my son’s
truck that we had used for our trip to the rally.
It took a lot of help from my good friends Gary
& Shari Hickman to get the Wing onboard. We
lifted the Wing up with Gary’s hoist, backed
the truck under it, then tied it down. Then we
said our goodbyes and left for home.
On our way home, we stopped by new
friends—Gene & Dottie Peters from Hay
Springs, Nebraska—for supper (Dottie had just
been released from the hospital after major
heart surgery). That’s when Gene noticed the
Wing didn’t have a windshield on it and asked
if I would like a stock one for it (it had come
with a Tulsa, but I didn’t like it.)
So I now have Gene’s old windshield and
Gary Shepard’s old bike here in Alberta,
Jack & Carolyn McCoy on their
Alaskan adventure.
Canada. And even Trudy likes it!
What I’d really like to say is “Thanks to my
friends from the GWRRA Message Board, we
now have our second Wing from Nebraska.” I
love those guys down there, and hopefully they
will stop up here someday!
Ken (“Big Poop”) & Trudy VanderBurg
GWRRA #91467
Barrhead, Alberta, Canada
Our Trip to Alaska was Saved by the
Gold Book and Jerry and Rick
My wife and I have dreamt of riding our
Gold Wing to Alaska for several years.
Well, this past summer—to celebrate retirement—we
finally did it. We had spent months
planning, looking at maps, calling everyone we
knew who had made the trip, and reading every
article in the Wing World magazines about the
Alaska adventures of fellow riders.
And we had followed all of the suggestions
made by those who had ridden before us,
including putting on a brand new set of tires.
So on June 14, we left Indiana and headed
through Canada, the Yukon Territory and into
the great state of Alaska for our trip of a lifetime.
We planned to be gone for a month and had
made all of our motel reservations ahead of
time for the entire trip. We were on a schedule
that had few allowances for interruptions. Isn’t
that when situations usually occur?
After about 5,000 miles, we found ourselves
at the unofficial halfway turn-around
point of our trip, in Seward, Alaska, on the
southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula. As we
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pulled out from our motel parking lot in
Seward, however, disaster struck. Our rear tire
dismounted from the rim, twisted like a pretzel
and locked up the rear wheel.
Luckily we were barely moving, so we did
not fall. But I could not even roll the bike
because the back tire was locked tight. Some
other Gold Wing riders at the motel saw our
situation and came to help us move the bike out
of the road.
With considerable effort, I was able to force
the tire back onto the rim and, with the help of
a small 12-volt air compressor, I attempted to
air up the tire. When it was fully inflated, I saw
several severe cracks in the rain grooves in the
tire. This tire was history.
Because the nearest Honda dealer was over
100 miles away, we were stuck. I took a deep
breath, calmed down and grabbed my Gold
Book. What I didn’t know till a few hours later,
however, was that half of the GWRRA
Members on the Kenai Peninsula were out of
town at a Gold Wing rally in Whitehorse in the
Yukon Territory (the Region J Rally)—hundreds
of miles away.
My map showed me that the nearest large
town, Soldotna, was about 100 miles from
Seward, so I looked in the Gold Book and started
calling the Members with the most letters
beside their name. Finally, someone answered
when I called Rick Prestwick’s number. It was
Rick, but he was not home in Soldotna because
he was riding back from the Region J Rally.
However, Rich had left his home phone forwarded
to his cell phone and happened to be in
an area with cell service when I called. He
explained his situation and suggested I call
Jerry Russell because Rick knew Jerry had not
gone to Whitehorse. So I called Jerry.
After telling Jerry my situation, he said to
go get another cup of coffee and he would be
there in a few hours with a trailer in tow and
that, together, we would take care of the problem.
Two hours later, Jerry drove up. We
loaded the bike, got in his truck, and headed to
Soldotna.
What I found out in the truck riding to
Soldotna was that Jerry was not only a ready
and willing “Good Samaritan”, but he also
builds trikes made out of 1800 Gold Wings
during those cold Alaska winters. This means
that Jerry’s garage just happens to always have
several entire rear wheels with tires sitting in
the corner (which had been removed to make
room for the trike kit parts).
So when we got to Jerry’s garage, he didn’t
fix my flat, he simply swapped my entire rear
wheel and tire assembly for one in the corner.
Afterward, we were ready to ride again.
Jerry treated us kindly, and we owe him a
huge debt of gratitude. I can honestly say that
he saved our Alaska adventure by caring and
helping a fellow rider.
When we got home, I called a GWRRA
Member in Arizona who has ridden to Alaska
twice and told him my “flat tire story.” Having
been to Soldotna twice and actually ridden
with some of those guys, he told me to look in
my Gold Book and notice how many Soldotna
riders had three or more letters beside their
names.
In fact, I found 16 GWRRA Members listed
in Soldotna, and 13 of them have three or
more letters beside their name! Those people
up there are ready and willing to help fellow
riders in trouble, and it shows. And you would
have to look a long time in the Gold Book to
find many towns with more than a dozen
Members who have 80 percent of their group
with three letters or more beside their names.
So thanks Alaskan Members, and especially
thanks Jerry and Rick.
Jack & Carolyn McCoy
GWRRA #84669
Thorntown, Indiana
GWRRA Family Fills Both
Physical and Emotional Needs
While working at the Region N Rally in
Kingsport, Tennessee, as a vendor (Black Hills
Gold), I was assisted by Jerry & Leisa Childers
way beyond the call of duty. I had received a
call from my medical doctor, saying a recent
CT Scan indicated a large, aggressive, malignant
tumor was found on my left kidney.
Since I had scheduled to work Wing Ding at
Greenville about three weeks after the completion
of the rally, I had not planned to return to
my home in Williston, Florida. But my doctor
insisted I return ASAP and have a bladder
check and lung x-ray to see if the cancer had
spread.
Knowing it would take too much time,
money, and energy to drive our motor home
back and forth to Florida, my first thought was
GWRRA’s Gold Book to the rescue! Maybe
someone could help me find a place to park my
motor home and trailer for several weeks while
I jump on my bike and dash to Florida for tests.
Well in over 20 years in GWRRA, I had
only tried to use the Gold Book once, near
Roanoke, Virginia, and at that time could not
locate anyone to help me. (I had been broken
down alongside I-81.) Nevertheless, I decided
I would try it again.
This time, would you believe that the first
Members I called were Charles & Kathy
Coleman (the Greenville GWRRA Chapter
Directors). I explained my situation to them
and asked if they knew of anyone who might
have an area to park my vehicle until I returned
in three weeks.
The next day, Charles called me back and
offered to let me park at his mother-in-law’s
house in North Greenville! My faith was
restored! I dropped off the motor home and
sped off for home. Charles even took the time
to clean out the refrigerator and turn it off in
the motor home after I had left in such a hurry.
But mostly he put me at ease that all would be
okay. He really cared!
After the test results showed the cancer had
not spread, I was able to return to Wing Ding,
pick up my motor home, and work the rally
with the help of my sister. Everyone at Wing
Ding was so supportive. I received so many
offers of help and assurances that my name had
been put on prayer lists by Jim & Marge
Hodges, Bob Shrader (Region A Director),
Julian Osborne (Savannah, Georgia, Chapter)
and many more I didn’t even know.
With all those prayers and kindness, I knew
I would come through okay!
I am a Life Member (#48885) who is writing
for the first time to Wing World. I’m writing
primarily to say “Thanks for my GWRRA
family showing both the spirit and the compassion
that went way beyond the norm and way
beyond what I had ever expected.”
Also, I’d like to add that I am in the Gold
Book under Williston, Florida (25 miles west
of Ocala and Gainesville), and I am listed with
letters ABCDEF. So hopefully you will pass
my way and, if you are in need, call so that I
can pay your kindness forward to someone
else!
By the way, I had surgery on July 10 that
removed my left kidney. I’m currently recovering
slowly at home!
John Buffington
GWRRA #48885
Williston, Florida
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N E W S • B R I E F S
New Chapters Chartered!
GWRRA welcomes the following new Chapters to our family!
—Chapter MI-W2 of Wayne, Michigan, led by Chapter Directors
Robert & Nancy Natter.
—Chapter NO-E of Indercey, Norway, led by Chapter Director
Solveig Gran Samdal.
—Chapter QC-M of Mauricie, Quebec, Canada, led by Chapter
Director Andree Lalonde.
Wing World Corrections
In the August issue of Wing World, (page 7)
Chapter TX-O was listed as being
GWRRA’s very first Chapter of the Year. In
fact, Chapter TN-D was actually named the
very first Chapter of the Year back in 1985,
for which TN-D received a plaque (see
photo) with an inscription that reads:
“Presented to Chapter D, Nashville, TN. For
its commitment to and continued support of
the goals and philosophies of the GWRRA”.This error was brought
to our attention by Bill Roland (GWRRA Life Member #32193).
TX-O should have been listed as “the very first Chapter of the
Year under GWRRA’s new Chapter of the Year Program”. Our apologies
to both TN-D and TX-O.
Photo #38 (seen here) on
page 69 of the October issue
identifies the female winner in
the photo as Elizabeth Gies, winner
of Wing Ding 30’s “Oldest
Female Rider” award. That is
incorrect.While Elizabeth Gies did, in fact, win that award, the woman
in the photo is Florence Shute, winner of the “Oldest Co-Rider”
award at Wing Ding 30. Our apologies to both Elizabeth Gies and to
Florence Shute for this error.
On page 77 of the October issue, under “Amazing Team
Challenge/Team Winners”, we neglected to mention two members of
the four-member team that took first place. In addition to the already
listed members of the Palace City Wings (Darrell Bell and Robby Tew),
two other team members’ names should have been listed—Billy Ray
Joyner and Todd Meadows. Our apologies to the entire Palace City
Wings team.
Region F Director Steps Down
Neil Zack has decided to step down as Region F Director.
GWRRA Executive Director Melissa Eason says she will be assuming
the position of Region F Director pro tem and adds “Thank you
Neil for serving as Region F Director, and good luck to you in all your
future endeavors!”
2009 Honda Gold Wing
to be Announced October 1st
Honda plans to announce any new color choices and features for
its 2009 Honda Gold Wing GL1800 on October 1, 2008. Information
on the new 2009 model will be available online at www.power
sports.honda.com.
The New GWRRA Business Membership
Not yet a GWRRA Business Member? There’s never been a better
time to become a Business Member with three new levels of
Membership that will be sure to fit your business needs and budget!
For all the details on the Program and on how to become a
Member, please click on the Business Members link on the GWRRA
Homepage or give us a call at (800) 843-9460, ext. 233, or (623) 581-
2500, ext. 233 (Phoenix area), and we’ll be happy to assist you!
New “Where’s Wingy”
Contest Announced!
GWRRA Members: WIN $50!
Here’s how the contest works: Each month, beginning with this
issue, search the ads in your Wing World magazine and follow these
instructions:
• Find “Wingy” (shown here).
Then:
• Email your entry to
contest@wingworldmag.com
You may choose to mail your entry to: WW November
“Wingy” Contest, 1 W. Deer Valley Road – Suite 300, Phoenix,
AZ 85027. All entries must be received before November1st.
Entries must include your name, mailing address, phone number,
GWRRA membership number and the following:
• The page number on which “Wingy” is located.
• The name of the company hosting “Wingy”.
• The location in the ad where “Wingy” was found.
A winner will be randomly chosen on November 1st; the lucky
winner of the $50 will be contacted by email or phone. Additionally,
the November winner’s name will be published in the January issue of
Wing World magazine. Limit one entry and winner per issue!
So, enjoy the search! And while you are busy looking for “Wingy”,
we’re sure you will find tons of interesting goodies along the way—
maybe even something you “can’t live without”!
So, whatcha waiting for? Good luck and Happy Hunting!
The “Where’s Wingy” Contest begins THIS ISSUE!
Legal stuff:
Contest will run for one year, starting with the November issue of Wing
World magazine, and may be discontinued without notice by the publisher.
By participating in this contest, entrants agree to the specific rules, terms
and conditions provided for this particular contest as stated in the Rules given
here.
ELIGIBILITY AND ODDS OF WINNING:
No purchase necessary to enter. Multiple entries will not improve chances
of winning. Contests are open to any member of GWRRA, except employees
of GWRRA, INB Corporation, affiliates, subsidiaries, and successor companies,
contest sponsors, advertisers and/or promotion agencies, contest prize suppliers,
participating advertisers and immediate family members of anyone so situated.“Immediate
family members” shall include spouses, siblings, parents, children,
grandparents, and grandchildren, whether as “in-laws”, or by current or
past marriage, remarriage, adoption, co-habitation or other familial extension,
and any other persons residing at the same household location, whether or
not related.
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for strength and
durability, these light
kits also have a flawless
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relay and switch. Let Big Bike Parts illuminate your life with these
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products Big Bike Parts offers time after time.
Available for Valkyrie 1997-2003 VTX 1300 C/R/S. (Part number:
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For more information or to order, visit Big Bike Parts at www.bigbikeparts.com
or call (715) 234-3336.
SAFETY FIRST: PICK OF THE MONTH
With robust styling, and beautifully chrome-plated, the 4” tall
Twisted Risers are available for 1” or 1-1/4” handlebars.
From Combat to Consumer: New
Bandage Stops Bleeding Fast
A new, high-performance bandage
made from the same blood-stopping
technology the U.S. Army uses
to save lives in Afghanistan and Iraq
is now available to shoppers in some
cities, including Phoenix, Arizona
(at participating Albertsons LLC
supermarkets).
When in direct contact with
blood and pressure is applied, the
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KytoStat Bandage does what traditional bandages do not—stops stubborn
bleeding while sealing and protecting the wound. The new bandage
offers peace of mind and a new choice in wound care to millions on
blood-thinning medications and those who work and play in extreme
environments.
Made by HemCon Medical Technologies Inc., KytoStat is a convenient,
effective first response and, in some cases, may be the only first aid
needed. For patients with bleeding disorders, like hemophilia or von
Willebrand disease, and for people taking leading blood-thinning prescriptions
each year, like low-dose aspirin regimens that interfere with
the body’s blood clotting ability, KytoStat provides the ability to personally
control bleeding caused by cuts or scrapes. If a wound requires
expert care, KytoStat helps buy valuable time while the injured seeks
medical attention.
“The KytoStat Bandage is a great advancement for consumers who
need to stop bleeding fast or risk further complications,” says John W.
Morgan, HemCon president and CEO. “Availability of KytoStat in
Albertsons stores means enhanced first aid care conveniently available
for those who need it most.”
The 1” x 4” KytoStat Bandage is engineered with chitosan, a compound
that is naturally found in shrimp shells. The proprietary manufacturing
process used to create the bandage makes KytoStat 30 times
more effective than leading competitors.
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enter your ZIP code in the “store locator” box and hit “go”. In addition,
you can find Ukrop’s Super Markets, Inc. locations by calling (800)
868-2270 or visiting www.ukrops.com and Weis Markets, Inc. locations
by calling (570) 286-4571 or visiting www.weismarkets.com.
In addition, online purchases are available at drugstore.com.
GREEN OPTION: PICK OF THE MONTH
The Roof R06 Bamboo is a
new-design motorcycle helmet
with a shell constructed entirely
from bamboo fibers—a sustainable,
eco-friendly and innovative
medium of creation—
that passes European safety
requirements for street-use helmets.
Constructed from bamboo
slivers, the Roof R06 managed
to pass the E22-05 safety requirements for use on the road. The great
thing about this helmet is that not only does it offer adequate protection
for your head; it also helps reduce the use of plastics and other environmentally-unfriendly
materials during the manufacturing of standard
helmets.
The only feature against this cool product is the price tag. The company
is retailing these limited edition pieces for $377 (£189) each. To
order, visit www.ubergizmo.com, www.getoutdoors.com or a variety of
other websites to order.
“FREE LUNCH”: PICK OF THE MONTH
Motorcycle Travel Site Roars onto the Web
Nothing compares to the experience of riding on the back of a motorcycle.
Amazing switchbacks, breathtaking scenery and fresh mountain
air are all part of the trip when it comes to riding through West Virginia.
Now, thanks to the West Virginia Division of Tourism, a new mini-website,
www.wvmountainrider.com, makes it easier to plan and enjoy a
motorcycling trip in the Mountain State.
“For me, nothing compares to a motorcycle ride; it is the perfect
escape from the daily pressures of life. I am thrilled that Tourism has
created a site that maps routes dedicated to the motorcycle enthusiast,”
says West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, a motorcyclist himself. “The
First Lady and I especially enjoy the trip along Route 50, from
Parkersburg to Grafton. It’s the perfect route to take in West Virginia’s
beauty.”
The website features routes across the state and highlights attractions
and destinations that are scenic and affordable. One such tour in the
North Central part of the state takes the adventurer from Coopers Rock
State Forest near Morgantown to the birthplace of Mother’s Day in
Taylor County, and then back to Pricketts Fort, situated near Fairmont.
Maps for each of these journeys can be found on the site.
The site includes safety tips, as well as information about upcoming
motorcycle rallies and events. Activities for all ages take place at these
events, including stunt shows and concerts. Information about accommodations,
shopping, attractions and restaurants is also available on the
site.
This is one of a series of specialized sites that provide people with
targeted information about a particular area of interest, or to showcase
new and exciting adventures in the state they may not have thought of
or considered. For additional information about the West Virginia
Division of Tourism, visit www.wvtourism.com or call (800) CALL
WVA.
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SH-08B82-MCA-100 ......Deluxe Headset (Open Face)............$169.47
SH-08B80-MCA-100 ......Deluxe Headset (Full Face)..............$169.47
SH-08A06-MCA-B00 ......CD Changer Unit ..........................$550.00
SH-08A06-MCA-A02 ......CD Changer Attachment Kit..........$258.62
SH-08E95-MCA-102 ......40 Channel CB Radio Kit ..............$579.00
SH-08E96-MCA-100 ......CB Antenna ..................................$120.56
SH-08E96-MCA-100G ....Passenger Audio Controller ..........$119.36
SH-08R80-MCA-100 ......Tall Windshield (No Vent) ................$168.10
SH-08R80-MCA-100J ....Tall Vented Windshield..................$179.14
SH-08P38-MCA-100 ......Windshield Cover............................$35.08
SH-08R80-MCA-100F ....Windshield Air Deflectors..............$154.41
SH-08F62-MCA-100 ......Fairing Side Air Deflectors ............$249.60
SH-08R32-MCA-100 ......Passenger Armrest Pads ..............$160.58
SH-08U08-MCA-100 ......Coin Holder ....................................$15.56
www.schroaders.com
SH-08U55-MCA-101 ......12V D/C Accessory Socket Kit ........$28.65
SH-08P35-MCA-100 ......Front Nose Mask ............................$62.15
SH-08T50-MCA-102 ......Heated Grips ................................$235.48
SH-08T50-MCA-100A ....Chrome Heated Grips ..................$203.10
SH-08V31-MCA-100B ....Foglight Lens Protectors..................$51.42
SH-08V31-MCA-100 ......Foglight Lights..............................$218.79
SH-08V31-MCA-100D ....Foglight Lights (L.E.D.) ................$311.95
SH-08P32-MCA-100A ....Seat Weather Cover........................$37.67
SH-08L56-MCA-100A ....Fairing Pouch ................................$35.85
SH-A1770-MCA-FOLIO....Owners Manual Folio......................$15.65
SH-08L56-MCA-101 ......Deluxe Bag & Trunk Liners ..........$152.53
SH-08L56-MCA-100F ....Nylon Bag & Trunk Liners ..............$90.39
SH-08P11-MCA-100F ....Deluxe Bag & Trunk Mat Set..........$75.33
SH-08L56-MCA-100E ....Saddlebag Cooler ..........................$46.16
SH-08L63-MCA-100A ....Saddlebag Lid Organizer ................$23.37
SH-08E75-MCA-100G ....Vanity Mirror with Light..................$92.29
SH-08E75-MCA-100H ....Trunk Inner Light............................$55.70
SH-08L56-MCA-100C ....Inner Trunk Pouch..........................$19.39
SH-08L63-MCA-100 ......Trunk Net ......................................$20.72
SH-08L63-MCA-100B ....Trunk Lid Organizer........................$27.26
SH-08F64-MCA-001 ......Top Spoiler with Brake Light ........$251.96
SH-08F69-MCA-100 ......Chrome Handlebar Ends ................$35.98
SH-08F88-MCA-100 ......Exhaust Turn Downs ....................$168.05
SH-08F53-MCA-100K ....Exhaust with GL Logo ..................$214.29
SH-08P54-MCA-100 ......Chrome Disc Covers......................$226.80
SH-08P08-MCA-100 ......Front Fender Extension ..................$67.64
SH-08F85-MCA-100 ......Front Fender Ornament..................$93.88
SH-08F85-MCA-100L ....Front Fender Emblem ....................$39.80
SH-08P50-MCA-100 ......Front Fender Rail..........................$107.32
SH-08F81-MCA-101 ......Chrome Front Cowl ......................$124.67
SH-08F85-MCA-100A ....GL Icon Fender Ornament ..............$42.58
SH-08P26-MCA-100 ......GL Chrome License Frame ..............$54.85
SH-08F86-MCA-100G ....Passenger Board Lower Covers ......$63.64
SH-08F86-MCA-100F ....Passenger Board Covers ................$43.31
SH-08F81-MCA-100F ....Chrome Rear Lower Cowl ............$320.95
SH-08L42-MCA-100A ....Rear Spoiler Accent ......................$101.54
Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective gear.
SH-08P76-MCA-100 ......Chrome Bag Molding Kit ................$60.00
SH-08P52-MCA-100 ......Chrome Bag Rail Set ....................$239.19
SH-08P56-MCA-100 ......Chrome Bag Scuff Covers ............$109.21
SH-08F86-MCA-101H ....Side Fairing Accents........................$79.09
SH-08M50-MCA-100......Chrome Sidestand ..........................$50.85
SH-08F68-MCA-100 ......Swing Arm Pivot Covers..................$75.60
SH-08U94-MCA-100 ......Chrome Trunk Handle ....................$39.10
SH-08P76-MCA-100F ....Chrome Trunk Molding Kit..............$53.54
SH-08L42-MCA-100 ......Chrome Trunk Rack......................$102.93
SH-08P53-MCA-100 ......Chrome Trunk Rail........................$160.07
SH-08F86-MCA-100J ....Chrome Windshield Garnish..........$107.13
SH-08F85-MCA-100F ....Gold Valve Cover Emblems ..........$117.01
SH-08P34-MCA-100 ......Gold Wing Cover ..........................$146.88
SH-08P34-MCA-200 ......Gold Wing Outdoor Cover ............$117.57
SH-61MCA53 ................Gold Wing Service Manual..............$71.99
SH-6543938C ................Chrome Wheels Pair (Exchange) ....$799.00

A Day on the Dragon
Casey Schroader

By Jerry & Connie Grimes • GWRRA #268661 • Livonia,
Michigan
How exciting—our first Wing Ding was also our first significant road trip (2,000 miles)! Plus, it was our first
bike trip pulling a trailer. Now, that’s what we call covering a lot of ground! Best of all—we experienced
every part of the GWRRA motto, “Friends for fun, safety, and knowledge.” Here’s how!
Friends: We traveled to Wing Ding 30 in Greenville, South Carolina,
with two of our fellow MI-B Chapter couples, Rick & Marcy Kirk
(Senior Chapter Directors) and Darryl & Lorraine Dooley (Chapter Ride
Coordinators). The camaraderie we enjoyed to, from, and at the
event made the whole trip seem to speed by much too fast.
Riding together (chatting on our CBs), dining together,
staying at the same hotels—we just enjoyed each other’s
company during the whole week. And having spent so
much time together, our friendships became deeper
and richer as we got to know each other better.
For Fun: It’s really all about fun, right? There
was so much to see at Wing Ding and in the host city
that it was difficult to decide what to do. The Biltmore
Estate in Asheville was a must-see, and probably the
highlight of our week. We also toured some of the Blue
Ridge Parkway and saw a beautiful all-natural wood chapel in
Linville, North Carolina.
And Wing Ding itself was very impressive. There were so many people
with Gold Wings of all years and types! Registration was simple and
quick, with plenty of information provided about everything that was
available to do. Opening Ceremonies started out on a high note for us,
since our state’s very own Ken & Rita Moffitt were announced as the new
International Couple of the Year!
After Opening Ceremonies, we headed off to the vendor exhibits. To
our surprise, we found it would take most of an entire day to see all the
vendors there. And Darryl and I both had Baker Air Wings installed on
our bikes. Yes, our credit cards and traveler’s checks got much exercise!
Afterward, we enjoyed lunch together at the exhibit hall and took some
time out to watch the creative entries in the Mascot Contest.
The Light Parade Thursday night was great fun. There were so many
beautifully illuminated bikes, and some people must spend as much on
lights as they did on their bike! Ever the gracious hosts, Greenville actually
closed off about six blocks of its downtown streets for the parade.
Friday’s downtown AT&T Red, White, and Blue party was equally
fun, with the city of Greenville integrating our Gold Wing Grand Parade
into their downtown celebration. There were bands, food vendors, and
thousands of people in throngs on the closed streets. Capping it all off
was a spectacular fireworks show.
And our biggest surprise at Wing Ding came when we bumped into a
couple of Michigan friends we had known for years as fellow tandembicyclists!
Imagine our surprise at meeting them in a South Carolina
restaurant at a Gold Wing gathering 800 miles from home!
Safety: Due to Jerry’s vacation limits, we had to head back to
Michigan Saturday morning.
We missed travelling in a group because it had provided safety during
our entire trip. There had been thunderstorms, with chilly torrential rains,
that had chased us to West Virginia for the first 12 hours of our trip to
Greenville. Riding in those kinds of conditions had been challenging, but
we had felt more confident travelling with experienced companions.
Safety in group travel had also been demonstrated when the
only serious mechanical problem of our trip had happened on
our way to Greenville. My bike’s new trailer-isolation
relay (installed just two weeks before the trip) had
blown up just as we were pulling into a truck stop for
lunch (and, believe me, acrid electrical smoke billowing
from your bike will definitely get your heart rate
up!).
Admittedly freaking out, I quickly pulled the
bike’s side cover off and disconnected the battery.
That’s when Rick appeared instantly with his toolkit
open to get the back of the bike apart to examine the
smoking wiring. We were able to separate the trailer relay
from the bike harness, verify all else was still okay, and get the
faulty relay isolated.
Since my trailer’s lights no longer operated, we then stayed in a safe
position between the lead and drag bikes the rest of the way to South
Carolina. And a call to Bushtec found that they would be at Wing Ding
and were greatly interested in examining the failed part, since this type
of failure is essentially unheard of. (By the way, they replaced the wiring
and the part and our ride home was without further issues). But Andy
Preston and his electronics supplier had both inspected the emergency
installation Rick and I had done on the road and said it had been done
very well.
So hurray for safety-minded friends who bring toolkits!
And Knowledge: We had learned so much from our experienced fellow
travelers about tour riding, riding with a trailer, parking it, handling
it at hotels, and so on. Anyone embarking on a serious tour ride would do
well to seek out such friends from which to learn.
In addition, the seminars at Wing Ding are so numerous that one
could spend all day going from one to another in order to learn more
about the Gold Wing, motorcycling in general, and more. There was tons
of knowledge from which to choose.
And having GWRRA friends is also helpful when looking through
the mind-bending quantity of products available from so many vendors.
Of course everything looks great when the vendors are showing their
products and services, but you can’t beat the knowledge that comes from
experienced riders who can help guide your purchases.
In conclusion, we felt our first trip to Wing Ding proved the GWRRA
motto of “Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge” to be absolutely true.
And we’d like to thank Rick, Marcy, Darryl, and Lorraine for “bringing
us along”.
Now we’re looking forward to attending future Wing Dings so that we
can experience that same kind of camaraderie all over again! ●
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Our Incredible
Journey, Courtesy
of California
Motorcycle
Adventures
By James E. Snyder • GWRRA #159613
Huntersville, North Carolina
My wife Patti and I had visited the San Francisco area in the
early 1980s. She had loved it and wanted to go back. And
after 30 years of motorcycling,
we also wanted to do the Big Sur/US-1
ride we had heard so much about. But we
needed help to set up the trip, so we
decided to check out California
Motorcycle Adventures.
Well, we did complete that incredible
journey, and we want to share it with you
here—and we couldn’t be happier with the
service we received from California
Motorcycle Adventures, owned by Scott
and Ilena Mindich. The company offers
both self-guided tours and guided motorcycle
tour packages through independent
tour operators, including setting up bike
rentals.
First we flew from Charlotte, North
Carolina, to San Francisco on Saturday,
June 7. We toured the downtown area of
the Golden Gate City on Saturday night
and all day Sunday.The harbor cruise under
the Golden Gate Bridge and around
Alcatraz was fun, and San Francisco is a
wonderful place to sightsee and meet people
from all over the world.
On Monday morning, after a 30-minute
ride south on Caltrain, we were picked up
at the train station by Scott in Mountain
View, California. He took us to pick up our
2006 Gold Wing rental.And afterward, we
turned southward through the Big Sur/US-
1 area.The ride included countless breathtaking
vistas, plus Monterey, Carmel-By-
The-Sea, Nepenthe (restaurant & inn; visit www.nepenthebigsur.com
for details), San Simeon (and its elephant seals!), and the Hearst Castle.
At Cambria, California, we turned east via Routes 46 & 41 over the
mountains and through the desert (where the 40-mph crosswind was
quite challenging!). We headed through Fresno to Yosemite National
Park’s south gate and stayed overnight at the Narrow Gauge Inn in Fish
Camp, California.
The next day, we hit Yosemite National Park, which provided incredible
vistas of giant redwoods.Then we were off to El Capitan, Bridal Veil
Falls, and Yosemite Village.We capped the visit off with a truly magnificent
motorcycle ride over the Tioga Pass (Rt. 120)—with its 9,945-foot
elevation—as we exited Yosemite via the east gate. Next, we traveled
north at Mono Lake on US-395 for more fabulous vistas and an
overnight stay in Bridgeport, California.
The next day, we traveled on into South Lake Tahoe via US-50.We
did the Lake Tahoe boat tour at Zephyr Cove, ate and gambled at
Harrah’s Casino, and toured the west lakeside area via Rt. 89.We visited
the Donner Party Museum in Truckee, California, then headed
westward via I-80 and traveled down, down, down into the valley and
through the Sacramento area.
Our last day was spent touring the Napa Valley and its many vineyards,
having lunch in downtown
Calistoga, and watching the local Old
Faithful geyser before exiting west via
Powder Creek Road to US-101 south.
Then we returned to San Francisco,
where our southward ride over the
Golden Gate Bridge was awesome,
breathtaking and chilly.
The total ride was seven days and
1,150 miles with not one single problem
the entire trip. It was all perfect! We met
tourists from Australia, New Zealand, the
Netherlands, Germany, Canada and the
U.S. And we certainly couldn’t have
planned the journey any better by having
done it ourselves (after perhaps weeks of
research, phone calls, and reservation
making!).
California Motorcycle Adventures
owners Scott and Ilena were extremely
helpful and friendly folks, and Ilene did a
fabulous job helping Patti with planning
the itinerary. In addition, Scott had the
Gold Wing in excellent condition for us
when we arrived.
We highly recommend planning your
first—or next!—incredible journey with
the help of California Motorcycle
Adventures.
For more information about
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Technical Questions and Answers about Gold Wings and Valkyries
Audio System Static Burst
In June of 2004, I purchased a brand new
2003 ABS Gold Wing. Shortly after the purchase,
I had a CB radio installed by the dealer.
Soon I began to hear a loud burst of static
whenever the front wheel ran over an irregularity
on the road (typically, an indention like a
pothole or crack in the road surface, where the
wheel goes down and up very sharply—not a
smooth dip, but a sharp slam of the front
wheel). I did not hear this before the CB was
installed, although I would hear the slight
clicking noise produce by the ABS system.
I returned the bike to the dealer, who thoroughly
inspected it and exchanged the CB and
audio systems with no improvement. After
awhile, I got used to the static burst and
ignored it, but now it seems to be worse than
ever. All of the filters and connections have
been inspected several times and the antenna is
properly grounded, but nothing has been found
to cause the problem.
The problem cannot be simulated in the
shop—it only happens while riding. The static
burst can be heard through the headset or outboard
speakers at any speed. This only happens
when the CB is on. With the CB turned off,
there is no static burst when running over a
pothole-like road surface. Thanks for your
help!
Manuel Rojas
GWRRA #50823
Durham, North Carolina
Manuel, I don’t know if you have any electrical
accessories attached to the front forks,
wheel, or fender. But if so, check all of the
wiring for those items. A loose wire or one that
shorts to the forks when they compress could
create static interference. Also, you might try
adjusting your CB squelch to a higher number
than you currently use.
Stu
Answers to the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided by
Stu Oltman, Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor. Please submit your technical questions
about Gold Wings or Valkyries by e-mail to workbench@gwrra.org or by mail to
“Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please include
your full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.
Stu, you were right! I finally found the wire
causing the static noise in the CB. One of the
wires attached to a light in the front wheel was
not making a good connection. It took several
tries to find it. As a result, I cleaned all of them
and reattached them to the proper connector.
No more static burst. Thank you for your help.
ML Rojas
GL1500 Noise
Hello Stu. I know that you probably can’t
give a good diagnosis by email, but...I have a
1998 GL1500 SE that I bought used a couple
years ago with 23K on it. The bike currently
has 42K.
Since I bought it, there’s been a noise that
starts around 2500 rpm and fades out at about
3200 rpm. I can feel a vibration in the pegs
with the noise. The noise does not appear to be
the drive line, as it is present when the bike is
stopped in neutral or in gear and underway
with the clutch open or closed. With the covers
off, the sound appears to come from the driver’s
left side of the engine near the alternator.
The alternator has failed and been replaced
three times, and the rubber dampers have been
replaced once. When I rev the engine and listen
with a screwdriver against the case, the
sound is most intense on the alternator drive.
I have had the bike looked at by three different
mechanics (two Honda dealers; one
independent), and had a Honda Rep look at it.
None of them have ever heard the noise before
and don’t think it is anything serious. Their
only suggestion was to change the timing
belts, but they are not cracked and are running
smooth and true.
Somewhere I read about the alternator
drive being noisy on some bikes. Have you
heard anything about that? If so, is it a serious
issue or should I just turn up the radio and
relax? Thanks.
Andy Tarbell
GWRRA #173605
Concord, New Hampshire
Andy, you’ve gone through three alternators
in less than 20,000 miles? Something’s
haywire there! Are we talking about OE alternators,
or aftermarket units? I’d suggest having
a look at those dampers again, and inspect
the rest of the alternator drive for damage
before installing new ones.
Stu
They were OE alternators. The first failed
at about 30K, and I replaced it with a used one
of uncertain history; it failed within a week.
The next one was an OE takeoff with less than
1,000 miles; that one lasted about 15,000 and
failed. I replaced it with a rebuilt one last season
and, so far so good.
All of the failures were internal to the alternator—burnt
windings where the wire connects
to the slip rings. (Our other Wing, a 1997
SE, had the same failure last year at 32K.) I
have heard that this is not uncommon for the
Hitachi units in the 1997-2000.
Is the alternator drive accessible with the
engine in the bike? I have not pulled the fairing
apart myself to look, but I was told that, to
access the drive, the engine had to be pulled. I
do not have a repair manual; I have not had the
need so far. I would really prefer to not pull the
engine if I can avoid it.
Andy Tarbell
This explains everything (to me). The alternators
on late model GL1500s are unreliable,
in my opinion, as are the new replacements.
Many seem to fail just like yours did—cracked
rotor winding at the slip rings or binding
posts. If you’ll install a Compufire alternator,
you’ll be golden for a very long time.
Stu
Antifreeze Question
Stu, I’m in the process of changing the
antifreeze in my 2002 GL1800, and I continue
to read much on the GWRRA message board
about antifreeze and changing coolant.
My Wing is now six years old, and this
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makes the third time the coolant has been
changed. As with the first two changes, I’m
using the Honda premix that I purchased at my
Honda dealer. However, having recently read
much about how not all the old coolant drains
from the cooling system on the GL1800, I’m
wondering if using the Honda premix is the
best thing for my Wing.
My specific question here is: What is a reasonable
and acceptable replacement? At the
same time I’m changing my Gold Wing’s
coolant, I am also changing the coolant in three
vehicles at my house (my personal fleet). I use
Prestone antifreeze in all my cars.
The Honda service manual says to use
Honda premix or “an equivalent high-quality
ethylene glycol antifreeze containing silicate
free corrosion inhibitors”. The back of a
Prestone antifreeze jug lists, among other
things, the following: “Silicate, phosphate,
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on this point? And, if I am correct, would
you agree that Prestone antifreeze would be a
reasonable and acceptable substitute for the
Honda premix and would, therefore, help overcome
the problem of over-diluting the premix
because of water retained in the cooling system?
I’m not asking you to endorse Prestone.
I’m simply not completely comfortable with
pouring Honda premix back into my Gold
Wing and then knowing that I don’t have a
good 50/50 mix in the system. Thanks in
advance for your advice.
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Mansel, I understand your concerns and
agree with them. Any antifreeze that specifically
states that it contains no silicates would
seem to meet Honda’s requirements. And it
would be quite simple to obtain a 50/50 mixture
after flushing the system with distilled
water till it came out clear and without the
need to worry about what may be left in the
system. Simply pour in anti-freeze in an
amount equal to half the system’s capacity,
then top up with distilled water.
Stu
Clutch Problems—You were Right!
Stu, maybe you’ll remember me. I was the
guy who was about to put the third clutch in
his Gold Wing after only 36,000 miles. You
sent a reply listing several things it could be—
the Clutch Regulator Valve being the worst,
because I’d have to remove the engine.
I just wanted you to know that you were
right on. After being coerced, in a way, to buy
a new bike because they refused to look for the
problem, I just accepted the fact that I was
going to get a new Wing.
Well, the manager of Barney’s in St.
Petersburg, Florida, called today and told me
that they had just finished repairing my old
bike and were in the process of trying to get
Honda to pay for it. They said it was expensive
because they had to remove the engine to fix it.
Just proves I wasn’t crazy after all and that
you are one heck of a mechanic. He says
Honda is also going to contact me and that he
believes they should do something to help
relieve the large payment I have.
The main thing, Stu, is that there was
something wrong and I did not do anything
wrong to damage the clutch. Thanks again.
Jeff Dufoe
GWRRA #241754
St. Petersburg, Florida
Jeff, I certainly do remember you. Let me
reproduce your original letter and my
response here so that other readers will know
what we’re talking about:
Stu, I have a 2005 Gold Wing 1800 and,
because I travel, I have just over 35,000 miles
on this particular bike. All totaled, I’ve been riding
about 12 years. Here’s my problem: I am
about to have installed, counting the original,
the third clutch in my Wing.
It is slipping when trying to accelerate in the
higher gears, especially when trying to pass
slower vehicles on the highway. I know your first
inclination is to say that I’m riding the clutch or
shifting wrong, but the people I ride with don’t
seem to think I’m doing anything wrong in the
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way I drive my Wing. The Honda Tech at the
local Honda dealer says you can practically rag
a clutch on a Gold Wing that far and not have
any trouble.
In the most recent issue of Wing World, you
had a man write about a noise in the clutch when
he was driving, and you said it could be something
in the transmission. Is it possible that something
like that is causing the damage to my
clutch?
This is getting to be an expensive proposition,
at around $700 a shot. I can’t afford to put
another one in after this one goes.
Jeff Dufoe
GWRRA #241754
St. Petersburg, Florida
Hi Jeff, there’s a big difference between a
mechanic and a parts replacer. Three clutches
in 35,000 miles is so far outside the range of
what could be considered normal that I’d be
looking for the cause of this if I were your
mechanic. And I wouldn’t install the new clutch
plates till I found the root cause of the problem.
No, I don’t think you’re riding the clutch. That’s
a common problem with two-footed drivers, but
you’d have to be riding while continuously
squeezing the clutch lever, and no one would be
so foolish as to do that. Clutch wear is not normally
covered under warranty. But if a defective
part elsewhere is causing repetitive clutch
failure (and if your machine is still under warranty),
that would indeed justify a warranty
repair of the clutch as well as the defective
part. If you regularly engage in drill team practice
or other activities where long periods of
operation of the clutch “in the friction zone” is
normal, expect much greater than average
clutch wear. If that doesn’t apply in your case,
read on.
I can think of a few possibilities right off -
there are probably more. The clutch on a
GL1800 is hydraulically assisted. I’m not
speaking of the hydraulic release system here;
I’m referring to a system whereby pressurized
engine oil is used to create additional closing
pressure on the clutch plates. Should the oil
seal in the clutch cover fail to retain sufficient
pressure, this would increase engagement time
through partial slip until the clutch plates wore
enough that they began slipping under load. A
stuck clutch piston or weak clutch spring would
also cause slippage and excessive friction plate
wear. There’s also the possibility of a sticking
clutch slave cylinder piston or clogging in the
hydraulic release system. Finally, it’s remotely
possible that the clutch regulator valve (inside
the rear engine cover) is sticking, causing
reduced oil pressure to the clutch. That would
be unfortunate, as servicing that valve requires
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engine removal. Regardless, something other
than repeated clutch plate replacement is indicated
here. The key is in finding the root cause
of the problem and repairing it, not simply
replacing the clutch plates.
Clutch slippage causes excess heat in the
clutch assembly, and that heat usually causes
damage that may not be apparent on visual
inspection. For that reason, I consider it prudent
on toasted GL1800 clutches to replace the
clutch main spring, the lifter spring, the judder
spring, and all rubber parts associated with
the clutch assembly, to include the seal in the
clutch cover. Also, closely inspect the clutch
piston for scoring or other damage.
Then disassemble the slave cylinder and
inspect for corrosion, scoring, or other problems
that could cause the slave piston to not
move smoothly. If your mechanic follows these
procedures before installing new clutch plates,
I’m confident that your problems will be over.
A properly functioning GL1800 clutch will normally
last well in excess of 100,000 miles.
Stu
I’m happy to hear that the folks at Barney’s
stuck with it and nailed the actual cause. If the
bike is still covered by warranty, you bet your
life Honda should do something to relieve the
large payment! You should not have to pay for
a covered repair, and I fail to see how this failure
could be attributed to anything you personally
did or failed to do. Then again, I’m not
the person making the decision. Good luck.
Stu
1994 Wing Reverse
Hi Stu, this is Warren Schella from
Irishtown, N.B. Canada. My concern is: My
reverse gear does not engage since I got back
from Wing Ding in Greenville. I washed the
bike, and now there’s no reverse. The starter
button makes a whirr-click-whirr sound when
the lever is up, and the lever seems to come up
too easily.
Is there an adjustment I can make, or is it
just dirty from the pressure washer dislodging
a piece of dirt? Thank you for your help. (My
bike is a 1994 1500 with 107,000 miles on it.)
Warren Schella
GWRRA #152586
Irishtown, N.B. Canada
Warren, from your description, the washing
likely has no relation to the problem. If the
lever seems to move too easily, perhaps one of
your reverse cables has broken or come off.
Inspect the reverse cable adjustment.
Stu
Clutch Operation and a Cracked Case
Stu, I need some help! My 1999 Valkyrie
hydroed on me and busted one of the small
gear assemblies (part of gear assembly 31210-
mws-871) in the starter clutch. The statement
from the shop was that the case was not
cracked and that I was lucky.
After driving approximately 40 miles after
repair, the noise likened to a fan belt slipping;
only metal to metal started when in gear and
pulling approximately 3,000 rpm.
The unit was pulled again. This time they
found a hairline crack in the rear case and that
the shaft that the gear (one of two) sits on was
bent.
They also wanted to replace the housing
that the clutch is encased in.
My questions to them were: “What is the
operation of the clutch? Is this in motion all the
time when the motor is running? And why
would the noise only come when the bike is in
gear?”
Their answer to me was—get this—“The
clutch only allows the starter, which is in constant
motion, to spin in one direction. And
when the motor starts, somehow the engine
turns in a different direction.”
I feel this was a mistake on the part of the
dealer for not Magnafluxing the rear case the
first time and finding a crack if there was one.
I feel that the unit was reinstalled with the bent
shaft and that this is what caused the crack. But
this does not explain the metal-to-metal noise
that it is making under load.
Any help, or just your thoughts, would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Dick McCormick
GWRRA #153282
Port Orange, Florida
Dick, I’m having problems making heads or
tails of your parts description, and I’ve been
unable to identify the part number you referenced.
If by “hydroed” you mean that the
engine was hydraulically locked due to a
flooded cylinder, you’re lucky you didn’t bend
a connecting rod. If the engine was locked
when you used the electric starter, it could
break the starter idler gear and bend the shaft
on which it rotates. In addition, it’s possible
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one or more rollers in the starter clutch were
dimpled. This will cause those rollers to skid
rather than roll, and that could cause a metallic
squealing noise. Why does it only happen in
gear? Perhaps the starter clutch does release.
But when under load, that bent shaft causes a
side load that binds the starter clutch. This is
really hard for me to troubleshoot without
knowing exactly what gear was broken and
what shaft is bent. You say two gears are on the
shaft? I hope you’re not referring to the crankshaft.
Referring to the hairline crack in the rear
case, that would be almost impossible to find,
depending on the location of the crack, without
removing all parts from the case and actually
removing the case for cleaning and inspection.
No dealer I’m aware of has access to
Magnaflux equipment. But that doesn’t matter,
because Magnaflux inspections work only on
ferrous materials. They’d need to use a dye
penetrant to discover a crack in aluminum - a
process also not likely to be found in a dealership.
And again, the case would need to be
removed from the engine and cleaned before
testing for cracks. Because they found the
crack with their own eyes, I suspect not enough
parts were removed the first time to expose the
area where the crack exists. But I wasn’t there
to see the original repair, and I don’t know
where the crack is. So I’m not about to do any
Monday morning quarterbacking on those
mechanics. Same goes for the bent shaft. I
don’t even know for sure what shaft we’re
referring to, let alone whether or not it was
actually bent when they performed the first
repair.
As for the starter clutch, I’m sure the
mechanics know how it works, but perhaps
they explained it incorrectly, or you might have
misunderstood them. Many of Honda’s
machines have been equipped with these
devices since the 1960’s, and they’re not rocket
science. In the case of the Honda flat six
engine, the starter clutch is splined to the
crankshaft. The electric starter, through an
idler gear, turns the clutch’s driven gear. This
engages the clutch’s center through a system of
rollers and ramps in the starter clutch, and the
crankshaft is caused to turn. When the engine
starts, the crankshaft speed exceeds that of the
starter clutch driven gear. This “over running”
action unloads the rollers and disengages the
starter clutch. No, the electric starter doesn’t
run continuously (unless the starter solenoid
sticks closed). When the engine is running and
the start button is not pushed, the starter clutch
turns continuously (because it’s splined to the
crankshaft), but that clutch is disengaged. So
the starter gear, idler gear, and starter clutch
driven gear remain motionless.
Unlike some other model’s starter clutches,
service parts for the roller assembly in this
starter clutch are not available. I’d suggest
disassembly and thorough inspection of the
starter clutch. If any flat spots or evidence of
skidding are discovered on the rollers or bearing
race surface of the driven gear, replace the
entire starter clutch and driven gear.
Stu
“Engine Cutting Out” Answer
(August, 2008)
Stu, in the August 2008 Workbench Q&A
“Engine Cutting Out”, you dealt with a problem
exactly like mine: It happened to my bike
several times when I hit bumps.
If the cruise went out, I would have to stop
the bike, turn it off and restart it, and then it
would be fine. Turned out it was a short in the
kill switch.
There is a recall on this switch; I had it
replaced a year ago and have not had it die
since—same 2001 Gold Wing. I had to find
out about the recall on my own because my
dealership never mentioned it, even when it
had been in shop for tires, oil changes, and a
few other things. They should have done their
homework and told me about it.
Truman Taylor
Via email
Truman, I don’t know where the “Engine
Cutting Out” title for that question came from,
because there was no mention in the Member’s
letter of the engine cutting out—only the
cruise and radio briefly going off and back on
accompanied by an illuminated FI light. My
experience with the faulty 2001 kill switches
was that the engine would stop completely
after hitting a bump. And merely bumping the
handlebar when the bike was idling at a traffic
light was often enough to kill the engine. I didn’t
see the forest for the trees here. You’re
absolutely correct - the kill switch on that 2001
model could be the source of the problem if
it breaks contact only briefly. Thanks for the
letter.
Stu
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I posted a question on the technical board
but did not receive any comments that I had
not already tried, so I’m asking you.
My buddy’s 1995 Aspencade has a rich running
problem. The spark plugs on the right side
all run rich and will foul out after 20 miles.
One would think that it was the right side carb,
but this motorcycle has been to a Honda dealer
where he spent $750 troubleshooting it.
They rebuilt the carbs and replaced the slides.
Still no luck. They checked all the obvious
things: Timing, hoses, connections, etc. They
called Honda, who suggested changing the
engine management module. They did not
have one in stock and, to get one, they said they
would charge $375.
We tried switching the control module with
a known good one and this did not help. We
also pulled out the enrichner valve, and it
looked free of any burrs or abnormal wear.
Before disassembling the carb and boiling it in
water, I wanted to check with someone who is
an expert.
Also, are there any carb specialists out
there who understand how the carbs and all the
attached plumbing works and how it would
cause just one side to run rich?
Via email, William Karg
Bill, I see red every time I receive a letter
like this. Why would a person pay a shop $750
to NOT solve a problem? And why would any
technician overhaul both carburetors, even
replacing their internal parts, without first
confirming that the condition was fuel-related?
Blackened or wet spark plugs do not necessarily
point to a carburetion issue. And thank
goodness you didn’t pay the $375 to experiment
with a new ECM. There are tests on page
16-7 of the 1995 model’s service manual for
determining faults with the ECM, and I suspect
those tests would have disclosed what you discovered
by parts substitution - no ECM problem.
This type of repair strategy is referred to
in the automotive repair business as “12-
gauge diagnostics.” I don’t think you need a
carb specialist. And “luck” has little to do with
resolving problems like this. I think you need
an actual technician who can determine where
the problem lies before replacing parts. Let’s
think about the symptoms, and try to identify
the components that could affect the spark,
fuel, air, or compression on only one side of the
engine.
Carburetor -
An exhaust gas analyzer (EGA) capable of
examining at least four different exhaust components
is much more valuable than eyeballs
or nostrils when attempting to confirm a fueling
problem. All Honda dealerships have one
(or should). With it, one could determine if the
symptom were due to a rich or lean condition,
including vacuum leaks. It could also indicate
that the problem was somewhere other than the
fuel system. Yes, it takes training and practice
to use the 4-gas EGA in this way, but it beats
the heck out of charging a customer $750 to
overhaul perfectly good components and not
fix the problem. The fact that the problem is not
with the carburetors is now fairly obvious. If
that could have been discovered with an EGA,
the diagnostic time would have been chargeable,
and the tech could then move on to other
components. But notice I said “fairly” obvious.
If the problem was due to significant
imbalance between the two carbs, and if the
synchronization problem wasn’t corrected,
then no amount of carburetor rebuilding would
help.
Air jet solenoids and related plumbing -
I see no mention in your letter that this possibility
was considered. A faulty solenoid or
one that had become clogged with pieces of a
crumbled sub-air filter could limit the amount
of air entering a carburetor’s air jet, creating a
rich condition. And if some of that sub filter
actually got into the air jet and wasn’t discovered
during the overhaul, the problem would
remain. Open the small box containing the
sub-air filter, and inspect the filter for damage.
It’s also possible that the ECM is not providing
a ground control signal to one of those
solenoids due to a wiring fault.
Compression -
I see no mention of a compression check. If
one of the timing belts had slipped or been
incorrectly installed, the valve timing on that
side of the engine would be off, creating a low
compression condition on those cylinders.
Spark -
You said that ignition timing had been
checked. If the timing was correct for all three
coils, then there’s no problem in your ECM, at
least not one that would affect the ignition
timing of only the right bank cylinders. Each
coil fires two spark plugs at the same time -
one on the left side and one on the right. This
is known as a “waste-spark” system, because
only one of those two cylinders will be on its
compression stroke. The spark on the exhaust
stroke is “wasted.” At the next firing, the other
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cylinder in that same pair will be on
compression, so the spark in the first cylinder
is wasted.
Because the two spark plug wires associated
with each coil are in a series circuit, one
plug fires with positive polarity, the other fires
with negative polarity. More secondary voltage
is required to fire a spark plug with negative
polarity, so anything that causes reduced coil
output would affect the spark intensity and
duration on the negative-firing side of the
engine to a greater degree than on the other
side, causing poor combustion or even misfire.
The coils must be receiving adequate voltage at
their positive primary terminals, so battery
and/or charging system problems can cause
your symptom. The voltage across the battery
terminals should be above 14 volts at 1500 rpm
and above 13 volts at the coil positive terminals
at the same engine speed. And the coils
must drop all of that voltage between the two
primary terminals. Because the ECM controls
the coils by providing a ground for each at the
proper instant, any fault in the ECM’s ground
connection would reduce the voltage drop
across the coil primary circuits, limiting coil
output. It’s also possible that coolant has
dripped onto the coils from the reserve tank
above, contaminating the primary wire connections
on the coils. Though not as useful in my
opinion as an ignition oscilloscope or labscope,
all Honda shops should have either a
Peak Voltage Adaptor or a Tecmate device
called “Ignitionmate” that would permit the
tech to diagnose most problems related to ignition
voltage. But that’s a topic I suspect hasn’t
yet been considered.
Bottom line? Examine the carburetor synchronization,
and perform an idle drop procedure
on both carbs’idle mixture screws. If all is
well in those areas, move on to the other possibilities
I’ve outlined here.
Stu
Reverse Light Flashing on ’05 Wing
Stu, I have a problem with my 2005 Gold
Wing. I backed my Wing out of my garage
using the bike’s reverse feature. I then disengaged
reverse, shut off the bike, and put on my
riding gear. When I restarted the bike a few
minutes later, the yellow R (reverse) light
began slowly flashing and won’t quit.
I tried every combination of starting and
stopping with the reverse button in and out and
with the bike in and out of gear—side stand up,
side stand down, etc., to try to reset whatever is
out of line. I then went on a one-hour trip.
The bike drives fine, with the only driving
problem being that the cruise control does not
work, probably because some aspect of the
bike’s control system thinks it is in reverse.
And reverse no longer works either. (I disconnected
the battery overnight on the off-chance
the computer was just confused.)
There is no trouble driving the bike as-is,
but I need it fixed as we are planning a 4,000-
mile trip soon and—while I could probably do
without reverse—there is no way I can do without
cruise control for a trip that long.
It seems to me that this same light normally
flashes when the reverse switch is depressed
and the bike is put in gear, but I can’t be sure
because I don’t have a functional Wing on hand
to test.
Have you heard of this before? It seems to
me there must just be a sensor or switch that is
not performing correctly. It would be good to
have an idea for the tech (when he returns from
vacation) of where to start, if you can give
some direction. Thanks in advance.
Stuart Braun
GWRRA #241265
Altona, Manitoba, Canada
Stu, you could have a component failure or
merely a wiring fault. The diagnosis for your
blinking reverse light symptom is covered in
steps 3 through 9, beginning on page 19-9 in
the service manual. A tip - never attempt to
“steer” a technician by suggesting what might
be wrong - you’re just as likely to steer him off
the correct path and into a costly, time consuming,
and unproductive session. If you think
a dealerships techs need hints from you to
guide them, find a different dealership - one
you have more faith in.
Stu
2001 Vaklyrie Interstate Clutch
Hi Stu, I am a motorcycle technician in
Australia and have been one for 35 years. I
lived in the U.S. for many years and worked on
many Gold Wings and Valkyries.
I had a customer recently with a 2001
Valkyrie Interstate with 90,000 km. He didn’t
like where the clutch started to take up at the
clutch lever; it was engaging too far from the
bar and he was going on a 10,000-km trip and
was worried the clutch might start to slip.
I had a 1999 Vaklyrie Interstate when I was
over your way and, after riding his, I concluded
that there was nothing to worry about. He,
however, wanted new clutch plates—come hell
or high water.
November 2008 43

When he took delivery of the bike after I
replaced the plates, he was very happy. But
since then, he has said that the clutch take-up
at the lever is back to the way it was before. He
has done his 10,000-km trip, towing a very
heavy camper trailer, and had only one incident
where he thought the clutch slipped while
starting on a steep hill.
Now to my question, which I think I know
the answer to already: Is there anything you
can do to adjust where the clutch starts to take
up at the lever? It’s more for his peace of mind
than anything else. And I’m never too old to
learn something new!
Hilton Steel
GWRRA # 267061
Newcastle, Australia
Hi Hilton, though I obviously can’t feel it
for myself, it sounds to me as if your customer’s
clutch is behaving normally. But towing
a heavy camper for long distances, and
possibly at high speeds, constitutes abuse.
That clutch was not designed to endure that
kind of treatment, And it wouldn’t surprise me
if he’d worn the plates badly during his
10,000km trip. Did you measure the thickness
of the old plates and compare them with the
new ones? Did you test ride the bike before
and after your repair to confirm the customer’s
opinion that a significant change had
resulted? The changes in lever feel could be all
in his mind.
Hydraulically actuated clutches are selfadjusting,
just like disc brakes, and there’s no
provision for adjusting the lever free play to
alter the engagement or disengagement point.
The end of the lever should travel about
15mm (free play) as it’s squeezed before it
builds resistance. If the clutch hose isn’t soggy,
and all the components in the master and slave
cylinders are working properly, then I’d
assume the clutch would begin engaging as the
lever was released about 1/2 way between the
hand grip and it’s at-rest position. If it
engages very close to full release of the lever,
does his lever have sufficient free play? If not,
then perhaps the small fluid return hole in the
master cylinder bore is plugged and retaining
excess pressure in the system. When that condition
occurs, it defeats the self-adjusting
nature of the release system. Also, be sure that
the master cylinder reservoir isn’t over filled.
If you do find the small hole in the master
cylinder plugged, or if there’s contamination
evident in the fluid, I’d advise a complete strip
down and cleaning of the release system to
eliminate the condition and prevent it from
recurring.
Stu
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44 Wing World

By Tina Vasquez • Editorial Assistant
With winter rapidly approaching, it’s time for many riders to pull out—or purchase—wintertime jackets. If you’re
in the market to purchase one, we’ve found some great ones for you to consider. But first let’s take a look at jacket
basics, especially in regard to safety.
Safety First
According to Michael Holmes—a motorcycle
enthusiast who runs a website aimed
toward motorcyclists of all levels—there is no
system in the United States that assures the
buyer of the authenticity of the “safety” clothing
he or she is purchasing.
“In Europe,” says Holmes, “for motorcycle
clothing to be lawfully sold as ‘safety’ clothing,
it has to pass a series of European standards,
which are very lengthy … The standards cover
the clothing’s performance in abrasion, tearing
and impact tests. If and when they pass, they
are sold with a CE mark.”
But despite the U.S. having no such system
in place, you can rest-assured that top-notch
jackets with sufficient safety gear can be found
with a little research and know-how.
And though there is some debate among
riders when it comes to which kind of textile
material—namely nylon and Kevlar—is best
for a motorcycle jacket, most all agree that
leather is not a good cold weather riding
option.
Textile Jackets: Kevlar vs. Nylon
It seems more and more riders are opting
to go the route of man-made materials, rather
than leather, for various reasons. The most
prominent reason being the weather. Materials
such as Kevlar and nylon are better at adapting
to the elements and offer better weather
protection from heat, cold and water.
But depending on whom you believe,
Kevlar is better than nylon. Kevlar is the same
material used in bullet-proof vests, and it’s said
to “breathe” better on hot days than both
leather and nylon.
Another argument in favor of Kevlar over
nylon is its melting range. Nylon is said to have
a low melting point, meaning that if you’re sent
sliding in a Nylon jacket you can sustain permanent
skin damage.That’s because the nylon
can melt into your skin due to the friction during
the crash.
Some riders, however, say that nylon jackets
are the better bet. Unlike Kevlar, nylon is
said to stretch and spring back into place during
a slide—which Kevlar generally doesn’t do.
Impact Protectors
Essentially impact protectors—otherwise
known as “body armor”—are extra padding
that’s sewn into your jacket and/or pants in
order to cushion your most vulnerable areas
during a crash.These areas include, but are not
limited to, your shoulders, elbows, buttocks
and knees. Those are your most common
impact points. But other areas you want to
protect include your back, chest and collarbone.
Similar to the motorcycle helmet, body
armor consists of layers comprised of plastic
and foam. (Pure plastic would cause more danger
to a rider by slashing through the material,
which is why the plastic is encased in a thick
layer of foam.)
Many modern motorcycle jackets have
built-in armor that protects your most critical
impact points. It’s important to stress that,
during a crash, impact protectors aren’t guaranteed
lifesavers. But they have been proven to
make injuries less severe.
Conclusion
But, warm weather or cold and no matter
which jacket material you choose, many safety
issues still come down to the jacket’s seam
construction and the jacket’s fit on your body.
According to the Motorcycle Council,
“Product tests have proven that gear made
from the best and most expensive material is
only as good as its construction. You need
seams and fastenings that won’t burst open.”
In addition, it’s incredibly important that
your jacket fit you properly so that your
impact protectors will cover the places they
are intended to protect.
According to the Motorcycle Council, “In
order to be effective, it is essential that impact
protectors are fitted and held in place so that
they do not move during a crash.” Garments
that aren’t fitted properly can actually cause
excessive damage, especially if the armor shifts
out of position during a crash.
So make sure you ride warm, make sure
you ride safe, and—whether you choose
Kevlar or nylon—just make sure it fits!
Cold Weather
Options from Three
Industry Leaders
Jacket Only: Fieldsheer’s
Adventure Touring Jacket
The Adventure Jacket is loaded with plenty
of high-end features, such as a super abrasion
resistant 1000 Denier, Teflon coated Maxtena
outer shell, an FS Rainguard 100% waterproof
and breathable membrane, and a removable
Hydro Block Collar extender, which deflects
rain between your helmet and jacket.
Ventilation is handled by a Ram Air Direct
ventilation system, which provides zero membrane
ventilation interference through four
front vents and one large back vent. There’s
also a removable Thermo Pilot Jacket Liner,
which can be worn as a separate jacket, and a
four-step, unique adjustable sleeve volume
control in the upper and lower sleeves that
keeps armor snug.
Plenty of protection is provided by removable
CE-approved armor in the shoulders,
elbows and back, and removable SP Memory
Foam in high impact areas. In addition, reflective
Phoslite is incorporated into extra panels
in front and back of the jacket for a high level
of visibility.
MSRP: $299.95
Contact Details: (208) 376-8400 and
www.fieldsheer.com
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Jacket and Pants: Gerbing’s
Cascade Extreme Outerwear
Cascade Extreme Pants not shown.
Made from rugged Dupont Cordura, with
super-abrasion-resistant 1000-denier ballistic
fabric on the sleeves plus CE-approved TPro
body armor, the Cascade Extreme Jacket and
Pants are windproof and waterproof, yet vented
to let cooling air in on warmer days.
And when the days aren’t warm, there are
the Cascade Extreme’s built-in, removable
heated liners. After all, the Cascade Extreme
Jacket and Pants are from Gerbing’s, considered
by many to be the world leader in heated
clothing.
Built for protection, both from the road
and the elements, the Cascade Extreme Jacket
has plenty of pockets to carry your extras, and
the jacket and pants zip together to provide
extra security. You’ll want to check out the
many other features offered on this
jacket/pants combo as well.
MSRP: Jacket, $425; Pants, $299
Contact Details: (866) 371 HEAT (4328)
and www.Gerbing.com
Full Suit: Fieldsheer’s Cyclone Suit
Features of this new Cyclone Suit are limitless,
including 600D Carbolex Outer Shell;
YKK Front Zipper Closure; removable CEapproved
armor in back, shoulders, elbows,
knees and hips; and a removable full body liner,
jacket and pant liner that can be used separately
or zipped together.
In addition, the suit has a Rainguard 100%
Waterproof, breathable membrane; Ram Air
shoulder and back vents for maximum ventilation;
Reflective Phosolite on front and back for
high visibility; Ballistic-reinforced Seat Area;
and a unique 4-Step adjustable upper and
lower sleeve volume control to secure armor
in place for small or large arms.
Think you’ve heard enough? Well, don’t forget
the Cyclone’s removable Hydro Block
Collar, anatomically fitted for the riding position,
and plenty of pockets, including two hand
warmers and a zipped map pocket.
MSRP: $389.95
Contact Details: (208) 376-8400 and
www.fieldsheer.com
Jacket Liner: Gerbing’s Ultra-
Lightweight Heated Jacket Liner
No image yet available of the new Ultra-
Lightweight. This photo is of Gerbing’s
standard Heated Jacket Liner.
Gerbing’s new, redesigned Ultra-
Lightweight Heated Jacket Liners are now
lighter and thinner than ever before.
“Advances in the way we manufacture,” says
Gerbing’s COO Chris Haffly,“have enabled us
to redesign our jacket liners to be thinner and
nearly a pound lighter than before.Yet at the
same time, we’ve taken traditional Gerbing’s
quality and durability, and extended it even further.”
Haffly continues,“Not only is this advancement
impressive and welcomed by the
Powersports market, but we’ve also managed
to do it without raising prices. It’s win/win all
around.”
MSRP: Price not yet available. Standard
Heated Jacket Liner priced at $199
Contact Details: (866) 371 HEAT (4328)
and www.Gerbing.com
Electric Vest:Aerostich’s Kanetsu
AIRVANTAGE Electric Vest
One of the challenges to the efficiency of
electric vests is the problem of conducting the
heat from the elements to the rider.
Traditionally, this has meant a closely-tailored
(and often uncomfortably restrictive) garment
for maximum heat transfer.
The AIRVANTAGE insert solves this comfort
versus function dilemma. By blowing more
or less air into the internal bladder, the overall
closeness and, consequently, the warming efficiency,
of the garment can be adjusted. Also,
because air is an effective insulator, the
warmth of the vest is greatly improved, and
the air alone extends the temperature range
and doesn’t require using power for heat—an
advance in heated garment technology.
Includes fused power cord and lighted
switch. 45 watts / 3.3 amps (specify Qui-
Connect 2, SAE, or BMW connectors). Blue,
100-weight Wind Blocker TLTec fleece.
MSRP: $167
Contact Details: (800) 222-1994 and
www.aerostitch.com
Other Cold Weather
Jackets to Consider:
Editor’s Choice: Belstaff’s
Discovery Jacket
➽ Dupont Denier 500 and nylon twisted
➽ Duratec fabric reinforcement patches
➽ Microskin fully taped drop liner
between outer and lining fabric
➽ Reflective 3M piping that can be
clearly seen from all angles
➽ Knox shoulder, elbow and back
armor that exceed European
Standards for CE
➽ Upper and lower sleeve adjustments
➽ Underarm and back ventilation zippers
➽ Detachable neck warmer
46 Wing World

Check Out the 2009 Gold Wing
on our web site
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Front Fender Accents
#7321 Fender Tip - $26.95
#7320 Shark tooth - $44.95
#7303 LED Accent - $71.95
Trunk Lid Organizer Bag
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Triceptor Fender Accent
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Skyline Jacket Waterproof Liner.
Men’s & Women’s Sizing. Red/Black,
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Sale $179.95*
Saddlebag Side Emblem
#3214 Sale $35.99
Front Garnish Grill - GL1800
#7327 Unlighted - $53.99
#7328 Lighted - $107.99
Battery Cover Accent
#3913 Sale $89.99
Shark Gills
#7314 $71.99
Super Tour Jacket
Men’s & Women’s Sizing. Red/Black,
Titanium/Black, Yellow/Black &
Blue/Black. Zip Off to Mesh across
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Sale $242.99*
* 2X & 3X - add $15.00
* 4X & 5X - add $20.00
Millennium Textile Jacket
by Parker Synergies
Men’s
Nylon outer shell,
removable insulated
zip in liner.
Available in Black,
Gray/Black or Wine/Black.
Men’s Sizes Sm-3X (4X Black only).
Women’s Sizes Sm-2X (3X Black only)
Sale $125.99
Blue Ridge Jacket
Men’s Size SM-5X. Black,
Titanium/Black,Red/Black,
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Sale $125.99*
Back
Women’s
LED Air Intake’s
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Chrome CB Controller Cover
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Front Fender Accent
#52-737 2001-2005
Sale $53.95
Amber Opera Light Set
#52-728 2001-2005
#52-753 2006
Sale $89.95
Chrome Scuff Plates
#52-761 - Sale $68.95
LED Trunk &
Saddlebag Lights
#52-786
01-08 Trunk - $189.95
#52-787
01-05 Saddlebag - $225.95
#52-788
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Speaker Trim 2006-2008
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#52-790 Rear - Sale $38.95
Lens Grills for GL1800
#52-774 — 2006-2008 Trunk - Sale $44.95
#52-775 — 2006-2008 Saddlebag - Sale $44.95
#52-744 — 2001-2005 Trunk - Sale $44.95
#52-745 — 2001-2005 Saddlebag - Sale $44.95
Gold Wing Millennium Mesh Jacket
by Parker Synergies
Men’s Sizes Sm-3X Colors: Black,
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Women’s Sizes Sm-2X Colors: Grey/Black,
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Sale $152.95
All Weather Multi Season
Bushwacker Jacket
by Olympia Moto Sports
Waterproof insulated liner jacket.
Colors: Black, Silver or Neon Yellow.
Sale $249.99
Heat up the cold ride with
Gerbing’s heated clothing.
Jacket Liners $199.00
Union Ridge Pants $229.00
We are not responsible for errors or omissions during the printing process.
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➽ Comfort fit waist belt
➽ Sleeve cuff zipper with gusset
➽ Eight pockets and one cell phone
pocket
➽ Fully detachable, zip off back pocket
➽ Zip out detachable Thermolite quilted
inner liner with two hand warmer
pockets and one secure zippered
pocket
➽ Internal lining with water-resistant rain
skirt with nonslip elastic
➽ Connecting zipper for pants
MSRP: $379
Contact Details: (800) 432-9004 and
www.britishmotorcyclegear.com (formerly
www.belstaffusa.com)
Kevlar Option: Cycleport’s
Ultra II Kevlar Jacket
➽ Entire outer shell made of 4-way
Stretch Kevlar for comfort, which
allows for layer underneath
➽ Tri-armor located in
back/shoulders/elbows/forearms and
chest; each piece of Tri-Armor covers
more of the body than any other
motorcycle apparel, for the world’s
best impact protection
➽ Does not conduct cold or heat like
leather or nylon; 5-8 pounds lighter
than leather; does not shrink or harden
or need conditioning; Machine
washable,Tri-Armor and all
➽ All critical seams safety-lock stitched
➽ Water resistant; will dry in minutes;
100% waterproof/windproof/breathable
if purchased with optional Aero-
Tex Liner (Liner available with or
without zip-out Thermoloft
Insulation)
➽ No Polyurethane coating; breathes
better than denim pants/vented or
perforated leather
➽ Intake zippered vents in arms with
exhaust vents in the back.
➽ Additional Velcro adjustment on bottom
hem of jacket to keep the cold
and rain out
➽ Velcro, adjustable wrists with additional
zipper closure; fleece-lined
adjustable Velcro collar.
➽ 3M 1.5” Reflective Scotchlite material
across back and neck
MSRP: Jacket $429; Liner with insulation,
$189; Liner without insulation, $129
Contact Details: (800) 777-6499 or
www.motoport.com
Readers’ Choice:
Aerostitch’s Darien Jacket
➽ Removable TLTec fleece liner inside an
unlined, waterproof outer parka
➽ 500 Denier Cordura GORE-TEX
outer fabric
➽ Removable hard shell TF3 foam
elbow and shoulder pads
➽ Generous 3M Scotchlite
reflective areas
➽ Fully lined, reversible TLTec
insulating jacket
➽ Folds into its own compact zippered
pocket, which can be attached to bike
or worn on a belt like a fanny pack
➽ Both liner and shell feature
underarm vent zips
➽ Plenty of pockets (nine in the outer
jacket; six in the liner jacket)
➽ Optional back pad attaches to
pre-installed loop
MSRP: $517
Contact Details: (800) 222-1994 and
www.aerostitch.com
Similar, but Less Expensive than the
Darien: Roadgear’s XCaliber Jacket
➽ State-of-the-art Reissa membrane
technology with heat-taped seams is
waterproof, yet fully breathable
➽ Removable, CE approved armor in
shoulder and elbow areas for heavyduty
impact absorption
➽ Contoured, removable Tempurfoam
spine guard is both comfortable and
protective Dynatec reflective shoulder
panels and 3M Scotchlite reflective
tape front and back increase night
visibility
➽ A full DuPont ThermoLite liner keeps
you warm on cold days and zips out
for summer riding
➽ Zippered front and rear vents with
Air-Tec mesh lining keep you cool on
hot summer days
➽ Adjustable waist belt design provides a
custom fit with any layer configuration
while minimizing tank scratching
➽ Adjustable, lined collar doesn’t chafe
skin
➽ Action-back shoulder and sleeve
design is just as comfortable on sportbikes
as tourers
➽ Zippered sleeves with adjustable
Velcro cuffs for ease of use
➽ Useful pockets abound including: four
bellowed pockets on front, two handwarmer
pockets, cell phone/sunglasses
pocket, map pocket inside front flap,
inside wallet pocket plus a zippered
rear cargo area
MSRP: $319.90
Contact Details: (800) 854-4327 and
www.roadgear.com
Low-cost Option:
Tour Master Advanced Cortech Jacket
(Not the Version 1.0)
➽ Jacket shell constructed with a combination
of 500 denier DuPont Cordura,
500 denier nylon and 1680 denier
Ballistic Nylon, all with a Polyurethane
coating for durability and water
resistant
➽ A waterproof, breathable barrier for
breathability without compromising
the water-resistant integrity of the
garment
➽ Jacket shell interior lined with a soft
polyester mesh for comfort
➽ A removable zip-out liner with quilting,
snap-in cuffs and a chest pocket;
has 150g Polyfill insulation in the body
and 100g Polyfill in the sleeves
➽ Collar and cuffs lined with a soft,
comfortable and washable Sheepskin
leather; cuff also features a Schoeller
Stretch gusset for increased
adjustablity
➽ Waterproof zippered chest vents
combine with sleeve vents, rear exit
vents and the “Pipeline Ventilation
System” for a controlled flow of air
through the jacket
➽ Chest vents feature a “Shock Cord
Opening System” to maximize the
vent opening with the simple pull of a
cord, thus increasing the amount of air
inducted into the jacket
MSRP: As low as $99.99 (NOTE: Not
Version 1.0)
Contact Details: Discontinued; however,
the jacket can still be purchased from websites
like Tonker (just enter www.tonker.com/
store/Tour_Master_Cortech_Advanced_Jack
et.html)
Stylish Alternative:
Rev’it Brand Jackets
If you’re one of those folks who just cries
for a really sleek, stylish cold weather jacket
and aren’t happy with “the usual suspects”,
why not check out Rev’it brand’s selection?
They’re said to keep riders “nice and toasty”,
and it’s hard to find more fashion-forward
cold-weather jackets available. (Visit
www.revit.eu)
Alternatives for Females:
WarmGear’s Womens Heated Jacket
Liner and Womens Heated Vest Liner
Women, if you just “can’t live without”
your current jacket and prefer a more femaletailored
jacket liner or electric vest, visit
www.cozywinters.com. (Jacket Liner, $189.95;
Vest Liner, $139.95.)
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Beware Hidden Hazards!
Get Safe!:
“Get Safe” is a new Wing World department aimed at providing rider safety information—be it safety data, reports, rider education course information, and
more—from trained educators. Submissions for this department are accepted primarily from GWRRA Rider Educators or Rider Education Staff.These submissions
should be original works that cite official informational sources.
By Walt Overlander
Rider Educator of FL1-B, MSF Rider Coach, and GWRRA Instructor
Reading Your Tires Right
By Ed & Vina Haggerty
Chapter IL-O Educators
As Educators we teach “Seek, Anticipate, and Act”, or “Search,
Evaluate, and Execute”.Trust me, it takes all three to stay out of
trouble!
In August, I wasn’t doing a very good job of “Seeking” and missed a
very important and obvious clue to trouble. I damaged my motorcycle
because of it and am suffering through some bruised ribs. After evaluating
my damages, the service manager said “You didn’t have a crash, you
had a tip over.’” Here is what happened to me...
I was returning from teaching a Basic Rider Course on Sunday the
13th and stopped at the service station in front of a Wal-Mart nearby.
As I exited the station, I was following another vehicle and looking for
traffic coming from either direction.
As the car in front of me moved away, I looked both ways and
applied power and a slight lean to the left to get me into the median
and across to the lanes on the far side of the divided roadway.
What I did not see was an oil slick about six feet wide and stretching
all the way into the median immediately in front of the bike. As I
moved out and started to lean left, the rpm suddenly increased and the
back of the bike swung rapidly to the right.
Next, I was sideways and starting to turn into the skid, trying to stay
down to the left and behind the bike as it slid. I almost caught it, but just
before I stopped sliding, the rear wheel caught traction and flipped the
bike up over the high side to the right. Ouch!
It all seemed like slow motion to me, but it was more than a “tip
over” because the bike slammed all the way over onto the mirror and
front fairing and deposited me unceremoniously on my right side.
I got up, started picking up pieces of my Wind Wings and also started
checking myself and the bike for damage. I took a deep breath and
felt like there were no broken ribs (I later found out after x-rays that I
only had deep bruises). Immediately, there were passersby to help me
pick up the bike—which of course I appreciated very much.
How My Crash Occurred
How do we keep from missing important clues to hazards that can
be a danger to us? After the bike was righted, I strolled over to the exit
point and observed the oil slick that was at least six feet wide and
reached all the way into the median.
It was shiny and slightly darker than the roadway, but somehow I had
missed it. (If you remember, I was checking for traffic as the vehicle in
front of me had moved out.)
Without looking at the roadway, I applied power and moved out
onto the slick without seeing it. I had been concentrating on traffic and
didn’t consider any problem with the roadway. But I sure should have
at leased looked!
How to be Aware of These “Hidden” Hazards
I have had several people tell me since the crash that oil slicks are a
common problem around service stations. You can bet that I will be
looking for them there, and elsewhere, from now on!
Oil slicks are not the only things we need to be aware of, though, or
actively looking for as we ride.There are numerous hazards that we can
encounter on our motorcycles which don’t necessarily pose a problem
for four-wheel drivers—such as wet leaves this fall season. Because of
that, we as motorcyclists need to be much more vigilant.
I hope this article can keep someone else from taking a spill. ●
If you want to start a stimulated discussion on how to properly maintain
a Gold Wing, just bring up the subject of tires. As riders, we
either have new tires, are thinking about replacing tires, or need new
tires.
When discussing tire safety, of course, the newer the tires, the better.That’s
because tires are organic and will decompose over time and
old tires get brittle, increasing the chances of failure.Tires don’t come
with an expiration date, but tires do come with important information
on them. Here’s how to read a tire.
What is most important is the manufacturing date. For safety, tires
should not be more than six to seven years old. The illustration here
shows what to look for and what the codes mean.The photos are of
my tires (Dunlop Elite 3s).The front tire was manufactured the seventh
week of 2007 and the rear tire was manufactured the fourth week of
2007. Both well within safety standards.
Before your next ride, as you T-CLOCS your Gold Wing, make sure
to check the manufacturing date on your tires. Your tires may look
good, but if they are six or seven years old, it’s time to replace them.
And before buying new tires, check the manufacture date. Maybe the
“good deal” or “special sale” price you’re about to get on those tires
isn’t so special after all. Ride safe.
●
DOT: Tire meets DOT
safety standards.
How to check the manufacture date on you tires.
MK: DOT’s tire
plant code
87: Tire
size code
4202: Week & year tire was made—
42nd week of the year 2002.
FOWR: Manufacturer
symbol identifying
tire brand
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For instance, I have a helmet camera
lens (mounted on with 200-mph
Velcro) that records digital video into a
Sony camcorder. Meanwhile, I have my laptop
in the center bag, ready and able to download
photos from my 8 megapixel Sony still camera
each evening at the motel
room. I have my PCMCIA slot
on the laptop (in order to use
the motel’s WI-FI signal) so
that I can download those same
photos onto my website if I so
choose. And the list goes on
and on.
And you know it does,
since I haven’t even yet mentioned
our two camera cell
phones (especially important
when the digital still camera
isn’t handy), the Palm Pilot in
Susan’s purse (which, by the
way, also takes photos and is
capable of containing every
contact phone number and
motel confirmation number we
could ever need), and—last but
not least—two walkie-talkies
we use whenever we go off in
different directions in towns where there’s no
cell service.
And we are on vacation to “get away from
it all”? Yeah, right folks!
Now—just in case you hadn’t noticed—
there’s one obvious electronic gadget I purposefully
overlooked but that many riders,
By Randy Powell • www.ride2up.com
Everything’s so high-tech these days it makes you wonder how we ever used to just “sit back
and enjoy the ride”. And I’m no exception to the rule: I have plenty of electronic gadgetry I carry
along to keep me busy when my wife Susan and I head out together on the bike for a road trip.
and/or co-riders, often considering purchasing—the
good old GPS unit. And, as a professed
“map love” myself, my question here is:
Do we really need to carry yet another electronic
gadget aboard our bikes?
But at Wing Ding 30 in Greenville, South
Check out all the goodies on Mike Leatham’s GL1800: A factory GPS,
Sirius radio, cell phone, the ever-present cup holder, and more.
Carolina, this past July, one of the best attended
seminars was, in fact, one entitled “GPS
Navigation for Motorcycles”. So I know that,
at least among many riders, there is a real interest
in this topic and education relative to its
usage and safety, is significant among
GWRRA Members.
A Tale of a Non-GPSer
In May, Susan and I left from our cabin in
Arizona on our Gold Wing for our second trip
to Alaska. Along the way, we were re-introduced
to the GPS a dozen times while talking
with fellow riders. In addition, we can now
name by heart all the manufacturers
on the market of
“gadget” holders without even
having a Wing World magazine
on hand. Including, of
course, the beloved cup holder!
Yes, we saw so many
brackets bolted to handle bars
and carrying GPS units,
Sirius/XM radios, cell phones,
blackberry units or one electronic
item or another that I
thought I was at a motorcycle
trade show in Las Vegas rather
than in front of a motel in the
Yukon Territory.
Now call me old-fashioned,
but I can’t help myself:
I love maps! I have since I was
a child. And I like to study
maps for hours and for days
before a trip in order to find all those little side
roads that I want to try to ride when I get into
that new part of the country. Still, despite my
love of maps and an innate need for camaraderie
on the subject, I keep running into
other riders who swear up and down that the
GPS is the “only way to fly (or ride).”
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So, from an undeniably biased map lover’s
point of view, let’s evaluate what I see as the
good and the bad points of both GPS units and
why I love maps.
Positive Features of a GPS
1. If you want to go somewhere, just punch
in the location data and blindly follow the
little voice as it tells you where to turn (a
little voice with a British accent in my
brother-in-law’s Land Rover).
2. If you want to find a Starbucks or a place
to eat, just access the GPS directory, select
your desired destination and that little
voice and map leads you right there.
3. If you are in a big city with which you are
unfamiliar (and that has thousands of
roads and intersections), a GPS is
absolutely invaluable to get you to your
location. Just follow the little voice and
map. (Well, maybe.)
4. On some models you can program your
trip directly into your computer in the
comfort of your office and simply download
the data to your GPS before you
leave. Very convenient.
Less than Positive Features of a GPS (Or,
when it doesn’t work but maps do)
As examples, let me simply share some true
stories with you.
Story 1: A few months ago, I was walking
to lunch across the courthouse square and I
stopped, as I always do, to talk with a parked
biker who looked like he needed some information.
As we visited briefly, I noticed a GPS
mounted on his GS 1200 BMW.
I asked how he liked it, and he said it was
fantastic—“Could not live without it.” Playing
dumb, I asked him to show me how it worked.
He said, “You want a place to eat, just punch in
your request and up pops the information.” So
I told him I was currently headed down to the
“Dinner Bell” for lunch, a place I have eaten in
for 35 years. He said, “No problem.”
He asked the GPS for local places to eat
and, guess what? —no Dinner Bell—nothing—NADA!
Now at the time, we were within
sight of the Dinner Bell, but his GPS could not
find it. It did show a Starbucks (which was
built 10 years ago), but not the Dinner Bell.
You see, a GPS is a device that accesses a
data base, either within the device or on a server
with information available via satellite. If
that data base is wrong or incomplete, the GPS
will be wrong.
He then asked me what the street number
was for the Dinner Bell so he could find it by
its address. Address? I don’t know the
address–it’s on Gurley Street where it’s always
been, but I’ve never known its actual street
number. I mean, do you know the street number
of your local Cracker Barrel? I sure don’t.
Story 2: Recently a fellow GWRRA
Member, Roger Caron of Katy, Texas, wrote in
to Wing World that he had programmed his
GPS unit to head out West on a trip but that,
when he came to the first freeway exit, the
GPS told him to “Turn right.”
Roger goes on to explain that he knew this
was wrong information, so he kept going
straight. Still, at the very next exit, the GPS
again went through the same instructions to
turn right. Roger wrote that he then turned off
the unit until he got to a motel that evening.
Once there, he discovered he had reversed the
“Home” and “Destination” information and
that the GPS had been telling him at each freeway
exit to turn around and go back home. So
he reprogrammed it and continued on his trip
without further confusion.
Roger now says that—though he loves his
GPS—he can no longer program it from his
new computer because of problems with
Windows Vista®. Also, he would like to be
able to zoom out to see a larger area on his
GPS, but that when he does so, he loses all the
details of the secondary roads on the GPS.
So there are some seen—and quite literally
unseen—complications when using a GPS for
directions.
Susan and our Wing
near Valdez, Alaska, in
June of this year.
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John Miller
met us at the
Canadian
border to be
our “Personal
G.P.S.” through
Vancouver
Now that’s a pretty picture to some riders, isn’t it?
(Courtesy of Wes Irby of Apply Valley, California.)
Story 3 (And I can’t even make this stuff
up folks!): As I was beginning the rough draft
for this article, my wife handed me the local
paper with a headline that read “GPS device
leads tourists on ‘vacation from hell’”. It was
a story from Cannonville, Utah, where a group
of four-wheelers had been led to the edge of a
cliff by their GPS unit.
After rescuing the stranded Jeepers, the
local Sheriff Deputy’s comment was: “A GPS
device is no substitute for good judgment or
detailed topographical maps.”
Susan at Cedar Breaks
National Monument—one of
our “high-elevation hideouts”
to escape the heat on our way
home from Alaska.
Now I realize that, by this point, you GPS
lovers are starting to get frustrated with me
because you have spent $500-plus on that
Garmin StreetPilot ®, TomTom Rider ®, or
built-in GPS on your 1800 and you absolutely
love it. But hold on—there’s more.
Why I’ll Take my Gold Book
Over a GPS Unit
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day over a GPS unit. G.P.S., for me anyway,
stands for “Gold (Book) Personal Service”.
“How’s that?” you ask.
Well, before leaving on our trip to Alaska
this past summer, I (as I usually do for long
trips) called about 50 people from the Gold
Book for advice on roads along our route. We
had picked a path significantly different from
our first trip through Canada to Alaska, so I
called people familiar with this new area.
First I called the people in the book with the
most coded letters by their names. In
Vancouver I called, at random, John Miller.
And after John told me there were no freeways
through Vancouver south to north, he said
there were about five different routes one
could take.
But not only did John wind up being the
“ultimate GPS for local route information”, he
even offered to meet us at the Canadian border
and lead us through Vancouver. “Meet me at
6:30 p.m., and we will ride right through the
city and still avoid rush hour traffic”.
And he was right! He said “Stay on my 6”,
and we went right through town with very little
traffic. Now find me an electronic GPS that
will give you that kind of help! (Plus, as a side
benefit, we had a great little visit on both ends
of the ride. And, to me, this is part of what riding
is all about—making new friends.)
Great Things I Love About My Maps
While we traveled through Montana on the
way home from Alaska, it started to get hot—
especially between 1 and 5 p.m. So, coming
out of Missoula and headed toward Butte, we
decided we needed a “cooler’ road than the
interstate.
Out came the maps, and we found this
great little road, called the Anaconda Loop,
through some higher elevations. Now not only
was that road cooler than the interstate, but we
also stopped by chance that Sunday afternoon
in a quaint little town along the way called
Phillipsburg. The town even had an old-fashioned
drug store with a real ice cream parlor in
it. We had a root beer float and got the opportunity
to talk with other bikers who had ridden
in 60 miles from Butte just to stop at this
place. Would that have happened with a GPS?
Maybe, maybe not.
Later on the trip, as we continued south
through Utah, it began getting even hotter. So
we again pulled out the maps to look for alternative
routes. That’s when we spied a little
road leaving I-15 to the east. So we headed up
to Brian Head, Utah, and the Cedar Breaks
National Monument, which we knew to be
over 9,000 feet in elevation. From about 1 p.m.
until 5 p.m., we played tourist and then simply
rode down again to the 5,000-foot elevation
right before sundown.
Thankfully, it had been only 70 degrees F
at 10,000-foot elevation. Now I ask you: “Can
a GPS help you make that kind of a decision?”
(Oops, now I know I am going to get the
emails from the GPS owners on this one!)
So, you think I am just an old stick-in-themud
map guy that refuses to get trendy and
purchase a GPS. You may be right.
A Magellan Maestro handlebar
mounted GPS, owned by Ben
Adkins of Red Oak, Texas.
Just some of the many images you’ll see on one of my favorite electronic
gadgets—the computer—at our website at www.ride2up.com.
Top Five Reasons a Map
Lover Doesn’t Buy a GPS
1. They just hate computerized electronic
gadgets. They make you feel dumb when you
can’t remember how to use them.
2. They ride to “get away from it all”. They
get enough of those obnoxious computerized
devices at work.
3. They don’t choose to spend that much
money when they already own maps.
4. They like the adventure of exploring the
unknown—things like, “Where does that road
go I wonder?”—without really knowing the
answer.
5. They just haven’t gotten around to it
yet—oops.
That Number 5 Reason leads me to this
recent scenario: I’d been working on this article
for a couple of weeks when my wife said to
me that I really should not send it in until I
borrowed a GPS from a friend and tried it out
for myself. (My wife is usually right about
most things.) So I did just that, and here is
what happened:
After borrowing a GPS (one from a top
manufacturer), I read the instructions and put
it on the windshield of my Jeep with the suction
cup provided. First, I looked for the
Dinner Bell. Wow, it was in this GPS unit. I
was impressed.
Then I programmed in my home address
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from work. It was there. So at lunch time, I
headed toward our cabin.
At the first major intersection, it told me to
turn left. This is not the route I usually take
because of traffic, so I went straight ahead
instead. The unit then said, “Recalculating
route.” Again, I was impressed.
So I drove about halfway home but then
decided to return to work. I left the unit on. Of
course it kept telling me to turn right or left,
and recalculated a route each time, and I just
watched what it was doing. Near the office, it
told me to turn left at a street that I knew has
no outlet. But I turned anyway and followed
the next instructions, only to end up in the
parking lot of a Junior High School.
I was in a “box canyon.” The GPS was
showing a road that did not exist and leaving
me in a parking lot. I turned it off and went
back to work.
After work, though, I again used it to program
my route home. Remembering what had
happened at lunch, I decided to give it a challenge
and make a different incorrect right turn
just to see what it would say.
After saying “Recalculating route”, it said
“In .3 miles, turn left.” I looked down the road
and saw no intersection. Then it said, “In .1
miles turn left.” What? Then it said “Turn left!”
Well, there was no intersection within a
quarter of a mile in either direction, and the
only thing to the left was a creek. So I went to
the next intersection, turned around and it said,
“Recalculating route.” When I got near the
creek again it told me to turn right at the creek
again.
Now I have lived in this area for 35 years,
and this creek has never been a road. All I
could think about was, “What if I were up in
the Yukon on some back roads following these
instructions? Would I get to my location or
not?”
So there you have it folks—my little experiment
and my conclusion: Give me my maps
any day.
If You Still Want a GPS: Some Advice
I have probably spent 3-5 hours on the
Internet over the past six months looking at
GPS units to buy and, about the time I finally
get focused on one particular model, the company
up and drops that name for the unit and
comes out with another model with a new
name and new features.
But with all these technological turnovers,
you can now get units that even come with
Bluetooth wireless technology, weather info,
MP3 player, current traffic info, satellite radio,
email capability, and wireless Internet access.
You can even get one that finds the gas station
in the area with the cheapest gas.
You can look at these changes as either disadvantages
or advantages. So if you are still
ready to buy a new GPS, here are a few tips.
Some cheaper units, under $200, do a great job
but are not waterproof or shockproof, nor is it
wise to handlebar mount them (still, you can
carry them in your jacket and check them out
when you stop or, if you have a passenger, let
the co-rider read the information to you as you
ride).
In addition, there are many “hiking” models
that are handheld and will fit in a motorcycle
jacket easily. And many of these can be
mounted with those great little gadget mounts.
However, their screens are really small.
And—tah dah!—here comes the flip-flop
you may have been waiting for: I will probably
buy a unit before my next major trip.
My wife wants to do the East Coast when
the colors are changing in the fall in 2009, and
an electronic GPS would probably be invaluable
when bypassing those big cities in the
east.
However—GPS or not—I will still use my
original GPS, my Gold (Book) Personal
Service, and call a bunch of you folks on the
East Coast before we head out.
Now, Let’s Get Interactive!
I have a $30 gift certificate to Cracker
Barrel for the best true GPS story emailed to
me in the first 45 days after receiving this
magazine (or by November 30, 2008, latest).
Your story may be about either of the following:
1. The best mistake that your GPS has made.
This story may be a first-hand experience
or a story from a friend. It can be a data
base error or a wild goose chase your GPS
sent you on one day.
2. The best “save” that a GPS made for you
or a friend when found in a difficult
situation.
My wife Susan and I will be the judges and
will publish the best stories on our website. We
will submit the winner to Wing World for consideration
to appear in a future issue. The story
must be true, and strong consideration in judging
will be given to the more humorous versions.
Email me your story (or stories) at
randy@ride2up.com.
By the way, you can see a complete photo
album of both our Alaska trips by visiting our
website at www.ride2up.com and clicking on
the “Alaska” page. Check out the photo collage
here for a small sample of what you’ll see
on one of my favorite electronic gadgets—the
computer.
And whatever your preference—riding
with a GPS or with maps—I wish you continued
safe riding now and on all your future
journeys.
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By Sharon Stanley
There was so much to do at the 2008
Region K Rendezvous that we could
easily fill the entire magazine with photos
of it. But here are just some of the highlights
of the August 1-3 event in North Bay,
Ontario, Canada, including some of the games,
head shavings, sit-down dinners, and more that
made the event so much fun.
And for me, not only were the Canadians
wonderful hosts, but they also went out of
their way to welcome me, especially at
Opening Ceremonies. Later, some Members
of ON-N even took me for a ride to nearby
Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, to sample a national
favorite—Poutine (French fries covered with
brown gravy and topped with cheese curds).
But enough on me and food…
Though Friday’s Light Parade was canceled
due to inclement weather, there was plenty to
check out Saturday, including vendor booths,
self-guided tours, seminars, and—a Canadian
GWRRA favorite—the Mouse Trap Car
Races.Then the Region K Couple of the Year
was selected and a banquet and dance finished
out the night. But wait, I’ve not finished yet! It
was also the night when three men spontaneously
got their heads shaved to help raise
money for one Member’s cancer research
charity. Pretty wild!
Sunday’s schedule included many of the
same offerings, plus the standard prize giveaways,
traditional-style Closing Ceremonies
and more. But there were also tons of outdoor
activities: First, the Region K Drill Team
performed, then a Chapter Challenge of onand
off-bike games took place for four hours!
Now that’s a lot of playtime! Later, they held
another dinner buffet.
Here’s what struck me most about the
event:The Canadians truly seem to enjoy each
other’s company.They work well together and
they play well together.As Region K Director
Bob Pinet told me, “We call it a ‘rendezvous’
because that means ‘meet-up’ to us.”
And meet-up they certainly do! ●
Welcome to the
Region K Rendezvous!
Master of Ceremonies (and current ON-N
Chapter Director) Drew Ferguson addresses
the crowd at Opening Ceremonies.
Attendees from Region K’s newest
Chapter—QC-M of Mauricie, Quebec.
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Classes were available both…
indoors and outdoors!
In from a ride…
and out for a ride.
Vendors were also available both indoors…
and outdoors.
Games, games,…
International Couple of the Year, Ken & Rita
Moffitt, welcome new Region K Couple of the
Year, Pierre Hunter & Nicole Fontaine.
and more games!
A drawing winner
checks her ticket.
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Dinner…
Sharing
secrets of
Mouse Trap
Racecar
“mechanics”…
and measuring for
distance travelled.
Contributions to
a great cause…
and dancing.
that resulted in
five men (one
not shown here)
getting their
heads
shaved!
The always amazing…
Region K Drill
Team, from
Chapter ON-E
of Kitchener,
Ontario.
Awards for
the oldest…
and youngest riders
to the event.
The leaders who helped make the event possible. (L to R:
ON-N Chapter Directors & Co-Chairs Con & Claudette
Verhulst, Assistant District Directors & Co-Chairs Ron &
Jean Hurley, and Region K Directors Bob & Carol Pinet.)
A hearty round of applause for the
Chapter who hosted the games
portion of the 2008 Rendezvous—
ON-T of Timmins, Ontario.
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By Jim Roberts • GWRRA #94563 • Arlington Heights, Illinois
On January 29, 2008, my wife Bonnie and I took off on our adventure of a lifetime—a six-week trip to South Africa to celebrate
our twentieth anniversary and my retirement. I have always been interested in nature and the wild animals of Africa,
and we have truly enjoyed traveling by motorcycle throughout the States on our Honda Gold Wing and abroad to the British
Isles, Europe, and New Zealand. But South Africa turned out to be the very best riding ever!
This story begins about thirty-five
years ago when I took the opportunity
to contemplate and write
down a list of things that I would very much
like to do and experience in life. Today, the
popular term would be a “Bucket List”. I still
have that list, and most of the items have been
checked off.
But in August of 2000, I read an article in
the AMA magazine, American Motorcyclist,
titled “Out of Africa”, by Greg Harrison.
Though the AMA no longer offers a guided
tour through South Africa, Frank Covucci, the
AMA’s Director of Road Riding/Special
Events, was helpful in providing us with info
on their contacts there (www.amadirectlink
.com/travel/index.asp).
Preparing to Travel in South Africa
Bonnie and I then checked out ads in a variety
of biker mags and surfed on the internet
looking for resources about motorcycling in
South Africa. We came across seven motorcycle
touring companies to investigate (which I
will list in Part 2 of this story next month).
Before our trip, we listed several requirements:
1) We wanted to rent a Honda Gold Wing
(no luck there, however. BMW seems to be the
marque abroad for motorcycle rentals, though
Harleys are also available. One big plus is that
BMW has many dealerships and excellent support
in South Africa. Plus, there are a number
of motorcycle rental agencies and tour companies
that supply bikes. You can ride guided, or
on your own with tour routes available or custom
designed.)
2) Security was a top concern. We chose to
look for a guided tour with a chase vehicle (in
case conditions got very bad and Bonnie, as
my pillion companion, wanted to defer to the
chase van). We also needed the van to carry our
luggage. (After the motorcycle tour, our itinerary
included a couple weeks in wine country
and Cape Town followed by a week on safari
near Kruger.)
3) I had it in my mind to travel from
Johannesburg in the north down to Cape Town
via mountain roads and the coast. We found
only one tour company offering this route,
SAMA Tours (South African Motorcycle
Adventures. www.samatours.co.za). Bonnie
came across SAMA on the web. (We had identified
one other company that I corresponded
with over several years—www.SA-motorcycle-tours.com
(Tony France). I would recommend
them as well except that they are based
in, and ride out of, the Cape Town area.)
We completed our agreement with SAMA
by email and fax in November of 2007. SAMA
guaranteed us that they would run the tour with
a chase vehicle and guides on the scheduled
date no matter how many riders signed up,
even if it was only us.
In early January, we met SAMA’s Darryl
and Nicole Berman at the International
Motorcycle Expo held in Novi, Michigan.
They had traveled to the States to promote their
tours in New York, Washington DC, and
Atlanta as well. We were very impressed.
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Most guest houses in South
Africa serve an “English
Breakfast”. (And their multigrain
breads are really good!)
Nicole presented us with a personalized and
nicely bound sixty-page, complete itinerary of
our tour, including color photos. Our ridingbuddy-to-be,
Jim Weber from Grand Rapids,
signed up at that Expo.
We purchased an HJC Sy-Max flip helmet
for Bonnie and a pair of matching Tourmaster
“Transition Series 2” silver/black riding jackets
while at the Expo. We were ready and eager
to go riding in South Africa!
We met Darryl and Nicole (left)
face to face at the International
Motorcycle Show in Novi,
Michigan, just weeks before
our scheduled trip.
Preparing to Travel to South Africa
There are several airlines that can take you
to South Africa. Most route to Europe with an
airplane change in cities such as London,
Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Dubai. We chose
UAL (United Air Lines) to Dulles connecting
with SAA (South African Airways). UAL and
SAA have an affiliation, and their flight from
Dulles to Johannesburg on SAA is non-stop on
the way down. It’s about eighteen hours of airtime,
and there is no kidding that this is not a
long flight—but it is very much worth it.
Flights through Europe take longer and
may involve more connections. We made our
arrangements through Wayne Griffin Travel in
Arlington Heights (www.waynegriffin.com).
Bob French, the owner, does an exceptional
job and has been to South Africa many times
on safari. He was of great assistance in so
many ways, including helpful tips on photography.
I decided that we would bring my photography
backpack as my carry-on luggage for
the airplane. I asked my wife to help by allowing
me to store all the battery chargers and
miscellaneous equipment in her carry-on.
By the way, you’ll need a special 3-prong
adapter and an electrical voltage converter to
operate your U.S. equipment safely in South
Africa. In addition, you don’t want to pack any
of your equipment with your regular luggage
or it is likely to be stolen. It’s also a good idea
to make a photocopy of your trip documents,
airline tickets, credit cards, I.D., passport, etc.,
and keep the copies with you in a safe place as
you travel. We suggest that you purchase and
use “TSA” approved locks on your regular
luggage.
I’ve also heard that some people have had
difficulty with U.S. Customs getting their
equipment back into the States. You can preregister
the equipment with a “19 CFR 148.1”
form and have it checked at the Customs
Office (in Rosemont east of O’Hare Airport).
So I did that. The Customs Agents are mostly
interested in documenting the serial numbers.
(The nice tank bag that was mounted on
our rented BMW R1200GS motorcycle
worked quite handily to access my Canon D-
SLR and Bonnie’s Casio camera when we
stopped to take shots while on the road.)
Years ago, I had used a micro-tape audio
recorder for transcription in business. Gee,
wouldn’t it be neat to have it along on our trip
to journalize instead of using a pen and notebook,
I thought. Well, I learned that the tapes
can be de-magnetized when you go through
airport security. So I was glad to know that and
didn’t bring it. Instead, we purchased an
Olympus Digital Voice Recorder that is 4” x 1-
1/2” x 1/2”. It works great, and you can listen
to your best tunes while passing time on the
airplane trip. (We made forty-five voice audio
recordings while on the trip, and I can still get
excited when I listen to them. We can even
again hear the wonderful rhythmic chants and
singing of the natives.)
Off to Africa
South Africa is eight hours ahead of
Chicago time. In Chicago, thankfully, our
morning departure avoided a huge snow storm
that made its way into O’Hare early that afternoon.
On our flight, I noted that we were cruising
at 652 mph and it was 60 degrees F below
zero at altitude!
We arrived in Johannesburg on a
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Our first Braai dinner (African barbecue).
Ready to start our tour (with Jim Weber of Grand Rapids, on right).
Our first day was spent in the Capitol, familiarizing ourselves with the
bikes. (Here’s Bonnie near some of the Union Buildings in Pretoria.)
On the next day - Buddhist Temple on the way to Hazyview
Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. and were met by
Jonathan Berman of the SAMA crew. Jonathan
drove us to Pretoria, a forty-five minute trip,
where we spent two extra days to re-coop from
our jet lag and long flight and to sightsee.
(Also, when traveling during the winter, it’s
wise to schedule at least one extra day in the
event that your flight is delayed or canceled.)
Before leaving the Tambo Airport, we had
purchased a SIM card and some minutes from
the Vodacom “Rent-a-Phone” shop. (You can
then use your cell phone in South Africa, but it
first needs to be “unlocked”. See your cell
phone carrier before you leave the U.S. They
have instructions on how to unlock your
phone.)
Our first email out to our friends and family
on January 31st was this:
Hi Gang: Jim & Bonnie here from Pretoria,
South Africa. We were a total of 18 hours in the
air. All of our luggage arrived in good order,
as did we. Temp about 74 degrees. We are at
our first lodging for three nights before we
head off on our motorcycle tour. This place is
really beautiful and the people are very, very
friendly. We’ll be sending out more pictures
along our journey! Love - Jim & Bon P.S.: See
attachment for photo of where we are now,
looking out on Pretoria from the pool. It feels
like paradise!
Our hosts at the Viva Guest House in
Pretoria were gracious and treated us to our
first “Braai” (a barbecue popular in Africa).
We found the food in the country both delicious
and well presented. They really take
pride in all of the services offered, no matter
what part of the country we traveled through.
On Tuesday, SAMA brought us to their
nearby home to go over the bikes and the
paperwork. Nicole also did a wonderful job
presenting background on the history of South
Africa. In the evening, we attended a local
BMW Club meeting at the BMW dealership
and met some fun people.
DAY 1—The next day, SAMA again
brought us to their home. We saddled up and
rode around the Capitol city to get the feel of
our BMW R1200GS and to tour historical
sites.
We were more comfortable balancing on
the bike than I had expected. And even on that
first ride, Bonnie and I were extremely happy
with what the bike and SAMA had to offer us.
That night, we rode the bikes back to Viva
and packed our bags. The next morning,
SAMA arrived at 7 a.m. with the chase vehicle,
and we took off on our beemers heading east
and north toward Kruger.
Notes to Potential Motorcycle Travelers:
In order to ride in South Africa, you need a current
driver’s license with motorcycle endorsement
and an international driving permit. AAA
offices in the U.S. are convenient for securing
an international permit. It costs about $15 (a
little more if they take your mug shot). I
brought in a 1-1/2” x 2” wallet-size photo that
had been taken of me at the school where I
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Scenes on Day 2 of our tour.
worked as a teacher. You also need a U.S. passport—valid
for at least six months beyond the
intended stay and with at least two blank
pages—in order to enter South Africa (and
Swaziland). A travel Visa is not required.
The CDC (www.cdc.gov/travel/destination
SouthAfrica.aspx) recommends that you take
certain vaccination shots and pills for protection
if you travel into specific regions of South
Africa. Check with your local hospital for
shots and ask if they have a “Travel &
Immunization Program”. SAMA asks that you
have travel insurance to cover your medical
concerns, particularly for air medical evacuation.
We used “Travel Guard” (www.Travel
Guard.com) through our travel agent. Many
U.S. health insurers, such as Blue Cross &
Blue Shield, do cover your medical expenses
abroad, though you will need to pay the bills
first out-of-pocket.
SAMA includes motorcycle liability insurance
within their rental agreement. You also
need to leave a credit card deposit on hold to
cover any damage you might cause to their
motorcycle. Most U.S. motorcycle and automobile
insurance carriers do not extend their
coverage outside of North America.
South Africa has a long history of colonization;
British control dates back to 1895. As a
result, motorists must drive on the left side of
the road.
This is fairly easy to adjust to for motorcyclists
from the States. You will, though, need to
focus more on your lane when there is no reference
to other traffic ahead of you or
approaching you. It’s easy to let your mind
wander while taking in the beautiful scenery
and find your bike has drifted into the righthand
lane as you are about to lean into a blind
corner.
DAY 2—To Hayzyview – Nan Hua
Buddhist Temple – Mountain Passes – Hippo
Hollow: 400 KM
Hayzyview is in a region located near the
Drakensberg Mountain Range and Kruger
National Park.
We began to realize that having a qualified
guide to lead us through South Africa would be
worth every nickel. Darryl, our guide, took us
to the great motorcycling roads, and we began
to enjoy our feelings of confidence, security,
and safety.
Notes to Potential Motorcycle Travelers:
You might want to begin your prescription regimen
of “Malarone” pills, and apply some
“DEET” mosquito repellent, if you are concerned
about contracting malaria. During our
entire trip, however, we hardly noticed any
mosquitoes.
Also, it’s safest to drink bottled water in
rural areas. SAMA maintains a supply of bottled
water and a medical kit in their van.
By the way, riding journalists from America
suggest that a GPS is needed if you hope to
find your own way on the rural “technical”
roads in South Africa (refer to the May, 2008,
issue of Cycle World magazine, pages 50 and
60). ●
(Look for “Dreams of Africa—on Two
Wheels, Part 2” next issue, including even
more incredible photos of the Roberts’ trip.)
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By John E. Doughty • GWRRA #165159 • Kent, Washington
The 2008 Special Olympics Cycling
venue began its two-day summer event
on May 31 at McChord Air Force Base in
Tacoma, Washington. Simultaneously,
other Special Olympics activities were
occurring at the Army’s Ft. Lewis Base
in Tacoma, Washington, and at
Weyerhaeuser’s Aquatics Center in
Federal Way,Washington.Through it all,
GWRRA Members were there with the
military to help support the safety of
these very special athletes.
The United States Air Force provided
the venue next to the base’s active runway
and also provided medical
response teams, fire protection, security, tents,
and other facilities needed to support the
cyclists in a safe and wholesome environment.
For more severe problems, medical support
was provided by a combination of civilian EMT
volunteers, the Army (at Fort Lewis) and the
Air Force (at McChord) medics, and nearby
Madigan Hospital.
In addition, local Gold Wing volunteers,
who have supported the Special Olympics for
more than four years, provided greatly needed
escort services for the bicycle riders.This
year’s Gold Wing riders included volunteers
out of Washington State’s GWRRA Chapters
V and E.
Each year, through the coordinated efforts
of the Special Olympics committee, Gold
Wing volunteers get to look forward to providing
this assistance and escort service to
ensure the safety of this bounty of special athletes.
Let the Races Begin!
The cycling days brought forth ideal riding,
with temperatures in the lower sixties and
slightly overcast skies. As each event countdown
began, the athletes righted their bicycles
and waited for the starter to issue the command.Then
the athletes began peddling as fast
as they could!
These cycling athletes came from all parts
of Washington State—152 of them in all. (And
The 2008 Gold Wing Support Team.
(L to R, Carl Leon, Bear Plummer,
Ken Glasby, Dwight & Kathleen
Grosvenor, and John Doughty.)
that number did not include the athletes’ support
team members, other Olympic officials,
and additional volunteers.)
Individual cycle races were scheduled from
as few as 500 meters to as many as 40 kilometers
(eight laps around a five-meter course
or 24.85 miles), and each race presented its
own personal challenge to the athletes. They
had to demand both physical and mental
resources from within their inner cores.
And each athlete’s physical endurance was
especially challenged by the course’s gradual
inclines, sharp turns, and its very own minishacain
at the northwest corner of the track.
(That’s where some rough pavement and a
sharp right-hand turn certainly challenged the
athletes’ control.)
Extreme Determination Required
Each race commanded the athletes’ full
attention, coordination, and determination
because, for many of these athletes, it was all
they could do to navigate in a straight line.The
effort it took them to negotiate every curve
on the course carefully and safely touched
everyone watching them.
In fact, it led one Gold Wing support team
member to comment “I will always remember
the look on their faces, whether young or old.
It was a look of accomplishment and pride.
God Bless them all ”. It was a common theme
expressed by all of the Gold Wing team members
throughout our two-day experience.
The Role We Play as Ride Escorts
To ensure that the athletes are safe and
stay on course, Gold Wing motorcycles escort
the athletes for each long-distance event.This
year, each event had a lead Gold Wing and a
trailing Gold Wing.
Furthering the support for the competitors
were two additional Gold Wings that
performed roving maneuvers throughout the
course while the event was in progress. This
four-member Gold Wing team ensured that all
the racers were constantly being monitored
during the event.And the team members provided
immediate assistance in the event an
individual cyclist experienced a problem. Gold
Wing volunteers communicated the problem
via their CB radios to the BASE operations,
identifying the cyclist’s location and his or her
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Special Olympics cyclists all
set to go at the starting line.
(Photo courtesy of the Special
Olympics Washington.)
status, then staying with the cyclist until
additional help arrived.
This help usually consisted of the athlete’s
support team providing whatever
assistance was required to get the cyclist
back into the race.They got the cyclist such
things as extra bicycle parts and, in one
case, even a new bicycle. Other support
included some much-needed encouragement,
or first aid until the medical crew
arrived.
A special note here about encouraging
these athletes. Several times throughout
the race, the athletes slowed down and felt
the pain in their muscles as they endured
the distances of the different races. When
that happened, Gold Wing volunteers did
their best to assist them. In fact, our single
Gold Wing trike would pull up alongside
the cyclist and encourage him or her to
continue on and to just finish the race.
This encouragement seemed to work
because the racers were racing “against the
clock”, not each other. And it was therefore
more important to the athlete that he or she
simply finished the event. It seemed this
accomplishment was far more important to
them and boosted their ego and self-esteem
much more than feeling like they lost if they
didn’t “win” the event.
The Effort it Took on Our Part
The longest single race was 40 Kilometers
(24.85 miles), and there were at least four
Gold Wings supporting each race at any given
time. Although not all motorcycles traveled
the same distances while providing coverage
for the athletes, the two-day event noted an
accumulation of some 210.50 kilometers
(130.8 miles), as clocked by a single motorcycle
providing that coverage.
Each Gold Wing volunteer support crew
worked the entire two days, and each rider
traveled more than just a few times around the
course in order to provide the escort services.
Smiles on the
faces of the
athletes at the
finish line.
Of course, that mileage accumulation did
not include the distances each Gold Winger
had traveled to and from the venue for the
two-day event. For most of the Gold Wing
support team, it had meant more than an
hour’s ride and travel time during heavy traffic
times just to get there.
More Interesting Info on the Event
On occasion, the Air Force provided additional
entertainment for the athletes by landing
and taking off some of its inventory. And
during the Saturday events, the Air Force’s fire
truck provided an additional thrill by exhibiting
a water stream display. All the while, the athletes
could participate in karaoke, bouncing
platforms, target games, and other fun things
to do while waiting for their next event.
At Fort Lewis, the United States Army contributed
its own brand of hospitality by creating
“Olympic Town”, the host facility the athletes
called home for the day and night events.
Fort Lewis also provided places for team
tents, food, restrooms, and water.
A Final Thought on Why We Do This
As a final note about why we, as
GWRRA Members, have formed this tradition,
we must admit something: We don’t
perform this support role without gaining
some personal benefits ourselves.
Those benefits include the grins from
the kids, the coaches who thank us for the
great coverage we provided, the bystanders
who raise their thumbs up as we ride by
them during the race, and the athletes, who
ask us a ton of questions about our motorcycles.
(And, one Gold Wing rider to another, it
must also be mentioned that the food provided
to us by Arby’s and Appleby’s certainly
fulfills the Gold Wing credo,“If you bring
the food, so comes the Gold Wing rider.”
The lunches, drinks, snacks, and the morning
coffee were top notch!)
Many Thanks to All, Including GWRRA
Members and the Military
Thanks must go to all who contributed to
the amazing coordination effort that took
place in order to bring the Special Olympics
events to a successful and safe conclusion.And
a special thanks to our United States Air Force
and United States Army hosts. In addition,
none of this could have happened without the
multitude of dedicated Special Olympics volunteers.
But the biggest thanks, of course, go to the
athletes—who are the reason why we all gather—and
to their support teams for allowing
us to serve them in this way.
Find This Sort of Volunteerism
Interesting?
If this reading has sparked a little interest in
you to become a motorcycle volunteer for
Washington’s 2009 Special Olympics, please
write to Carl Leon at n7kuw@comcast.net.
We’d love to see you there—and so would
these special athletes!
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By Doug Roberts • GWRRA #271529 • Jacksonville, Florida
In November of 2007, I was ticketed in Jacksonville, Florida, for my Gold Wing’s modulating headlight. I gave the officer a copy of the
federal statute, but he said it wasn’t a federal road “so that don’t count.” No amount of discussion or encouraging him to check further
would dissuade him. So finally, I accepted the citation rather than go to jail (which was the alternative I was offered).
Ithen took the matter to court.
The magistrate said he wasn’t
able to dismiss it because
there was a witness to the infraction—the
law officer. I opted to
go to trial rather than to plead
guilty.
This was all new to me, and I
felt that being in the right had better
be good enough because I wasn’t
going to hire an attorney for
such a clearly improper charge.
On April 24, 2008, I dressed in
a three-piece suit and drove the
Wing to court. I was the only one
there in a suit, so the employees
thought I was a lawyer. It was a
long wait for the trial, as my number
was 22 out of the 24 cases to
be heard.
After listening to the Law Enforcement
Officer (LEO) give his testimony, I informed
the judge that I had brought four items to be
entered into evidence:
1. Federal Statue allowing the use of
Headlight Modulators
2. Florida State Statute allowing the use of
Headlight Modulators
3. Affidavit from Honda dealer verifying
the date and equipment installed that was in
question.
4. A Diamond Star Headlight Modulator,
brand new and in the box, identical to the unit
in my Gold Wing.
I also informed the judge that we were talking
about a Honda Gold Wing, not a sports
bike doing wheelies. I questioned why I had
been cited for the improper use of a “white
strobe” when the officer stopped me for what
he thought was a “flashing” headlight. “Does
the officer not see the difference between a
Doug Roberts taking part in the
Amazing Team Challenge at Wing
Ding 30, where he placed second
in the “Individual Riders” division.
halogen light and a strobe light?” I asked.
The judge and the officer had a few words
questioning the exact Florida State Statute the
officer’s paperwork said I had violated. After a
few minutes of this confusion between the
judge and the LEO, I informed the court that I
had brought the vehicle in question with me
and that it was available for inspection.
The judge agreed to look at my bike and
asked all parties to wait until the final two
cases had been heard. Finally, the entire courtroom
staff and several law students all went
outside to look at my bike. After he watched
the headlight for two to three minutes, I told
him, “That’s it. That’s all it does.”
On the way back to the courtroom, he
showed interest in the Gold Wing and asked a
few questions. He wanted information on the
bike, such as how it rides, how much it cost,
etc. (By the way, Laura says the Wing makes
friends every time the wheels stop turning. I
guess she’s right!)
We all went back inside, and
the judge was trying to figure out
why the LEO wrote this up the
way he did. The officer was struggling
to answer and commented
that he had written other, similar
citations. When the judge finally
asked him why he didn’t follow
the federal statute, the policeman
said he enforces Florida law and
that’s all he cares about. The judge
informed him that he will care
about federal law as well from
now on.
Then the judge stated that,
based on the evidence before him,
he did not have any choice but to
dismiss the case. Upon dismissal,
the police officer requested a
copy of FSS 316.405, which
allows the modulating headlight. Plus, the
bailiff asked me for copies of the paperwork so
that he could add a headlight modulator to his
grandson’s new bike!
I was last to walk out of the courtroom and,
as I was waiting for my paperwork to be
returned after everyone received the copies
they wanted, I chatted with the law students
very briefly. As I was making my way outside
the courthouse, I couldn’t help but make a very
small vocal “Cha ching!” as I hit the door.
With a sigh of relief that the system had
actually worked, I began to look back on all of
the advice I had been given on the matter.
That’s when I realized that—indeed—just one
person can make a difference.
And now I plan to meet with the
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Training
Department and see about getting the modulator
added to their training program. But one
step at a time, I guess.
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B y R o b e r t L a f o r d • G W R R A # 1 2 6 1 9 6 • P e t e r s h a m ,
M a s s a c h u s e t t s
If you are reading a copy of Wing World, there is no doubt that you get
enjoyment from riding your motorcycle. And as a Member of GWRRA,
much of that enjoyment comes from the friends you ride with and the
friends you have yet to meet on the road. As we get older we also come to
realize that in time we begin to lose some of those friends and family members
to time—and one day that time will also be ours. One of today’s stops
will be at the Rock of Ages quarry in Barre, Vermont, where the final
memorial of each of our names may have its beginning—so take the advice
of the adage that could be the Gold Winger’s mantra, “Life is short, eat
dessert first.”
Central Vermont is one of the greatest
riding areas in the Northeast, and this
day’s jumping off point begins at the
base of Okemo Mountain in Ludlow,Vermont.
The town’s center is at the intersection of
Routes 103 and 100 and we will take advantage
of that love of life that we all enjoy as riders
and great miles of Vermont before the day is
over. Vermont offers the rider picturesque
views along the sleepy rivers, rolling hills along
the many meadows, pastures, and beautiful
farm land, and it also offers the challenges of
mountain roads with switchbacks and quick
climbs and descents.All these are within a few
minute’s ride from each other and will become
a golden collection of memories to the twowheeled
visitor.
It is late summer, and the autumn colors are
just starting to show their hues. The roads
traveled today by motorcycle will soon be
filled with the outdoor enthusiasts heading
into the Green Mountains to enjoy the winter
sports that the nearby hills and villages offer in
the ski slopes and sled trails that call Vermont
home.We follow Route 100 north past several
glacial lakes carved into the mountain-scape
as the road twists and bends around the inlets
that make up the shore line of the water front
leading us towards Killington Mountain and
beyond. The hospitable roads of Vermont are
welcoming to motorcyclists and offer the rider
well maintained curves and scenic byways at
every junction and corner, giving the motorcyclist
a feeling of exhilaration, adventure, and
They’re both green… a stop by the National Guard
Armory in Ludlow, Vermont at the start of our ride.
freedom as the rider leans and banks his or
her ride upward and throughout the beckoning
mountains.This part of the northeast gives
the rider the best there is about being on a
motorcycle.
Route 100, and all its off-shoots and nearby
mountain passes, offers great scenery with
glimpses of the mountain ranges.Their towering
evergreens acting as sentinels to the farms
and villages in each valley passed through along
the rider’s path. During the early morning
hours the sleepy New England villages are not
yet awake for the day’s activities.The roadsides
are alive, however, with the peaceful grazing
livestock of the many farms that dot the countryside.
A stop for breakfast is warranted.We stop
in nearby Pittsfield at the Swiss Farm Inn
(www.swissfarminn.com), a cozy and welcoming
Bed and Breakfast where there is truth in
advertising as their roadside sign says,“World’s
Best Breakfast.” With our bellies full and
Killington Mountain smiling over our shoulder
we head off to find more great Green
Mountain roads.
We head further north on to Route 107,
through Bethel and into Royalton where we
pick up Route 110.The Green Mountain State
is synonymous with red-roofed barns, farms,
rolling hills, maple syrup, and covered bridges.
As each road bends and winds its way through
the lush greenery of Vermont, it is apparent
that the routes may pose a challenge to truck
traffic moving freight as they crawl, climb, bend
and curve through the hills and valleys.
Each time we crest a hill and dip into the
valley below the sights of the approaching vil-
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lage, with the church steeples reaching to the
sky, welcome us to the perfect New England
setting. Roadside farm stands are quietly waiting
for the day’s produce to be harvested and
placed on display for the many families and
passersby to stop, purchase, and enjoy with
tonight’s meals. This late season ride shows
lines of bright orange pumpkins filling the fields
and farm stands in response to the autumn colors
soon to peak in the trees of the nearby
hardwood forest.
Riding through the farmland it reminds us
of the snippet that, with the woods to one side
of the road and the cornfield to the other, this
motorcyclist is riding through the deer’s hallway
that connects his or her bedroom to their
kitchen. Just a reminder that other vehicles and
drivers are not the only concern to be on the
look out for, but in the beauty that nature is we
must share the road with others beyond ourselves
as well!
Coming into East Barre we are on the look
out for signs that direct us to the Rock of Ages
Quarry and Visitors Center (www.rock
ofages.com). We turn onto Websterville Road
off of Route 110 to find the visitors center a
few miles away.The visit at the facility includes
a tour of the quarry and
the factory where you can
watch the granite artisans
work.There is also a granite
bowling alley on the
property where you can
set your own pins and roll
a ball towards the pins on
a granite lane.The working
quarry is the world’s
largest deep-hole, dimension
granite quarry at
nearly 600 feet deep. The
tour brings you to the
edge where you can peer
into its depths and
observe the quarriers as
they cut blocks from the sheer face.
To truly appreciate the skill of the artists
that work with the granite, the rider can follow
Route 14 past the Visitors Center to the Hope
Cemetery about a mile north of Barre. This
cemetery is not only a traditional resting place
of generations past, it is also a showcase of
Barre's granite and sculptural heritage. There
are many individualized and unusual monuments,
including sculptured images of those at
rest, toys, airplanes, angels, and other monuments
of amazing beauty.
Continuing on Route 14 out of Barre, we
pick up Route 2 east, and then Route 215 in
Marshfield to find our
next stop at the Cabot
Creamery (www.cabot
cheese.com). A tour of
the Cabot Creamery and
a visit to their visitors
center offers an inside
look at cheese making and
details about Vermont’s
agriculture. Formed in
1919 the Cabot Creamery
Cooperative is made up of
farmer-owners who provide
the fresh milk for the
products made in the
Vermont plant and
shipped around the country
for us all to enjoy. Many of the dairy herds
we have been sharing the landscape with today
are on the payroll for the Cabot plant and are
hard at work to give us these fresh dairy products.
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MICHIGAN
Just 4 Wings, Inc.
5791 Demings Lake Rd.
Clayton, MI 49235
(866) 842-9221
MINNESOTA
Trikes by Dewey
Perham, MN
(218) 346-3920
MISSISSIPPI
Frank’s Trikes
Laurel, MS
(601) 425-1283
NEBRASKA
Motor Trike Central
Norfolk, NE
(402) 379-2243
NEVADA
Trike Toys
Henderson, NV
(702) 856-0308
OHIO
Blackburn’s Inc.
Medina, OH
(800) 424-0008
OKLAHOMA
Nutting Custom Trikes
Afton, OK
(918) 257-8795
Trinity Trikes
Moore, OK
(405) 794-3935
SOUTH CAROLINA
CMJ Motorsports
Summerville, SC
(843) 376-2020
TENNESSEE
Boswell’s
Nashville, TN
(800) 475-0737
TEXAS
Concho Valley
Motor Trike
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-4000
Fun Motors
Longview, TX
(903) 663-9100
Mitchell Family
Motor Trikes
Gatesville, TX
(254) 865-2731
Today’s route continues further along Route
215 to 15 west with a destination back to Route
100.The rider’s senses are not only piqued by a
twist of the wrist in the sweeping corners, but
nature’s presence also helps in leading the rider
on the perfect ride. Throughout the winding
route, visions, like the meadows filled with wild
flowers, or the Great Blue Heron taking flight
from a marsh as we pass, all offer peaceful scenic
beauty for the rider to enjoy.Traffic is light,
even through the centers of the towns and villages.
Once outside of the settled communities,
the road quickly becomes a place of solitude
where the rider shares passage with only the
occasional bicyclist and even fewer automobiles.
Back on Route 100 south, we make our way
towards Stow where the mountain views rise
off the rider’s west flank, framing the open cornfields
and grazing cattle at the valley’s roadside.
Route 100 is a well-known haven for motorcyclists.
Evidence of this is the number of motorcyclists
that pass. Each shares the enjoyment,
thoughts, and senses of the road that they are
feeling, with a wave or a nod of friendly
acknowledgement to each other.
Each town, large or small, along the route
gives temptation for the rider to stop and visit
the local attractions, shops, and businesses. We
are looking forward to one of those stops in
Waterbury, home to Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream—
and no trip to Vermont is complete without a
The author was informed after the Ben & Jerry’s tour
that one of the flavors must have been made just for him.
dish or two of the famed treats and a tour of
the factory (www.benjerry.com). Started in a
converted gas station in nearby Burlington, Ben
and Jerry went to work in 1978 to make great
ice cream. Their company has become world
renowned for not only the great ice cream that
they produce but also for their history of being
good neighbors and supporting local and not so
local causes and concerns.
With our earlier stop being at a place where
memorials begin, we may have thought a bit of
our own mortality. But the roads, the views, our
friends, and our final stop to share a treat while
on the road reminds us that there is much to
do, and many means to enjoy this life that we are
given—so have another bowl of ice cream and
enjoy this ride that we are on.
●
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I-888-783-3348
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November 2008 75

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• Adjustable Vari-Shield slides up and down
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• Ride with the shield in any position.
• Replaceable lens available in two
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• Standard (5 1/2") & Long (7").
• 5 Lens colors: Clear, Smoke and UV Tints
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November 2008 77

Insist on the Best! Proven in Quality &
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November 2008 79

GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
Annual Summer National Wing Ding
July 2-5, 2009 ~ Tulsa, Oklahoma
HOTEL RESERVATION FORM
RESERVATIONS
Reservations can be made by FAX, MAIL or ONLINE between
July 3, 2008 and June 1, 2009. To receive the convention room rate,
reservations must be made through the Tulsa Convention Housing
Bureau.
ONLINE: www.housingweb.net (use code 2191)
FAX: 918-599-6154
MAIL: Tulsa Convention Housing Bureau
Two West Second Street, Suite 150
Tulsa, OK 74103
Last Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Email Address:
Daytime Phone:
Guest Information
First Name:
Evening Phone:
HOTEL ROOM RATES/TAXES
• To take advantage of the GWRRA room rates, please make
your reservations by June 1, 2009. After the date, room blocks
will be released and hotels might charge higher rates.
• A maximum of 10 rooms can be reserved by a single individual.
The housing bureau will monitor each room reservation
to enforce this request by the GWRRA.
• All rates are per room and are subject to a 13.517% hotel tax
per room per night.
• Special request cannot be guaranteed; however hotels will do
their best to honor all request.
• Please submit only one reservation form per room. If you are
sharing a room, please do not submit duplicate reservation
forms.
• Confirmations from the housing bureau will be sent after each
reservation booking, modification or cancellation. Please
review it carefully for accuracy. A confirmation will be sent
from your assigned hotel within two weeks after your first
confirmation.
Fax:
Arrival Date:
Hotel Information
Hotel Selection: List six choices in order of preference:
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
Departure Date:
Reservations will be processed on a first-come, first serve basis. If all six requested hotels are unavailable,
please process this reservation according to:
❏ Comparable Room Rate
❏ Proximity to Expo Square
Number of Occupants:
List All Room Occupants: (Yourself first)
1 2.
Number of Beds:
DEPOSITS
• All room reservations will require a credit card to be used as a
guarantee. The card will not be charged unless the room reservation
is not honored on the day of arrival.
• Reservation request received after June 1, 2009, will be accepted
on a space-available basis at the hotel's prevailing
rates.
CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS
• All changes and cancellations must be made by June 1, 2009
through the Tulsa Convention Housing Bureau by EMAIL,
PHONE, or FAX.
EMAIL:
velelyboyd@tulsachamber.com
PHONE: 918-582-1230
FAX: 918-599-6154
3. 4.
Special Request:
Accessible Room (describe needs):
❏ Smoking ❏ Non-Smoking ❏ Other
Reservation Guarantee
A credit card guarantee is required with each reservation. Hotel reservation forms received without a
credit card cannot be processed. Credit cards are used as a guarantee only and will not be changed in
advance.
Type of Card: ❏ American Express ❏ MasterCard ❏ Visa ❏ Discover
Card Number:
Name on Card:
Exp Date:
• After June 1, 2009, cancellations must be made directly with
the hotel. Guests who cancel a reservation less than 48 hours
prior to check in or if the guest is a no show, the hotel will
charge the equivalent of one nights hotel stay.
Housing Reservation Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2009
80 Wing World

GWRRA
Invites you to
Wing Ding 31
Tulsa, Oklahoma • July 2-5, 2009
To register, simply mail or fax this form, or call 1.800.843.9460,
or visit www.wing-ding.org on the Internet.
RIDER’S NAME: _______________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # ______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ____________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # ______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ____________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # ______________
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
CITY/ST/ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________
COUNTRY:______________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
WORK PHONE: _________________________________________________________________
Full registration includes:
access to trade show,
seminars, talent show, field
events, parades, opening
and closing ceremonies.
Plus, each full registrant
receives a souvenir event pin,
event program, coupon book,
one door prize ticket and one
grand prize ticket for a chance
to win thousands of dollars in
prizes!
Please use ONE form for
each rider (the rider is the
driver of the motorcycle). Coriders
(passengers) use the
same form as the rider.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________
PREREGISTRATION: (Postmarked before May 18, 2009)
LATE: (Postmarked May 18 - June 15, 2009)
Number of Life or Gold Members x $20 = $
Number of Members x $40 = $
Number of Life or Gold Members x $22 = $
Number of Members x $45 = $
Number of Non-Members x $50 = $
Number of Non-Members x $55 = $
Preregister by May 18, 2009 and receive a certificate for 10% off Goodie Booth purchases.
(One 10% certificate per registration packet, good for 1 trip to Goodie Booth). Certificate will be in preregistration packet.
Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing
must be received at the Home Office on or before June 15, 2009, and are subject to a $15
handling charge. No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted. Day passes will be
available, $15 for Members, $22 for non-members. On-site full registration fee is $50 for
Members and $60 for non-members.
Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities
and events! Additional lodging and camping information will be sent with your registration
confirmation 2-3 weeks after your application is processed. Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any
other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the
registration area.
FAX or MAIL this form to:
GWRRA
P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
1.800.843.9460
623.581.2500 (Phoenix)
Fax: 623.581.3844
Register on-line at
www.wing-ding.org
Continued on other side…
November 2008 81

Wing Ding 31, July 2-5, 2009 • Tulsa, Oklahoma
RIDER EDUCATION COURSES
The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number of participants. You will be
notified of your class time and location as soon as possible.
Note: Certification cost is per bike!*
ERC
ERC
GWRRA ARC
Sidecar
Trailering
Trike
(One-up) Learn advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, swerving and
other possible lifesaving techniques plus mental skills and situation strategies for the
single rider. 5.5 hours (range only).
(Two-up) This course offers the same basic principles as the ERC with the added
element of a co-rider. 5.5 hours (range only).
Experience advanced techniques in turning, maximum braking, and swerving
techniques plus mental and situational strategies in GWRRA's own Advanced Rider
Course. 8.0 hours (classroom & range).
This course offers advanced techniques of riding with a sidecar as well as situation
strategies and accident avoidance tactics.
6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
Learn advanced trailering techniques and strategies for safe and enjoyable travel.
Motorcycles only, no trikes or sidecars please.
6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
This course teaches advanced riding skills for the trike rider such as
maximum braking, swerving and turning. 6 hours (3 classroom/3 riding).
CPR/First Aid
(New)
This course is designed to teach and certify you in the basic principles of CPR and
First Aid. Come and learn these absolutely essential lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.
CPR/First Aid This course is designed to refresh and recertify you in the basic principles of CPR
(Renew) and First Aid. 4 hours.
Child & Infant This course is designed to teach and certify you in the Child & Infant principles
CPR/First Aid of CPR and First Aid. Come and learn these lifesaving techniques. 8 hours.
(New)
CLASS # OF PEOPLE TOTAL
ERC (one-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________
ERC (two-up) __________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________ Co-Rider_______________________
GWRRA ARC _________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________ Co-Rider_______________________
Sidecar ______________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________ Co-Rider_______________________
Trailering _____________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________ Co-Rider_______________________
Trike _________________________ $50* per bike = _________________
Rider ________________________ Co-Rider_______________________
CPR/First Aid-New _____________ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________ Name ________________________
CPR/First Aid-Renewal __________ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________ Name ________________________
Child/Infant CPR/First Aid _______ x $50*per person = _____________
Name ________________________ Name ________________________
*$30 refund after course completion
Grand Total ______________________
WIN A 2010 HONDA GOLD WING
Need not be present to win!
____________ 5 Tickets = $15
____________ 10 Tickets = $20
____________ 20 Tickets = $30
____________ 40 Tickets = $50
Total ______________
GRAND 50/20-15-10-5 (4 WINNERS!)
1 Yard (18 tickets) = $10
3 Yards (54 tickets) = $20
7 Yards (126 tickets) = $40
Total ______________
Need not be present to win! Drawings held at Closing
Ceremonies. GWRRA not responsible for filling out
tickets or placing them into hopper. Altered, illegible or
counterfeit tickets will be voided.
SOUVENIR
WING DING T-SHIRT
(Place quantity next to size)
OPTION: To receive your event shirt in advance,
please add $ 3 (s/h) per shirt. Valid only for
orders placed by May 4th, 2009.
_______ Small x $15= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______
_______ Medium x $15= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______
_______ Large x $15= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______
_______ XL
x $15= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______
_______ 2XL
x $17= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______
_______ 3XL
x $20= ______ (+$3/shirt)=______
_______ Golf Shirt (Qty) x $25= ______ (N/A)
Golf Shirt size(s) ____ ____ ____ ____
Total _______________
BIKE SHOW COMPETITION
Thirty-six classifications! Includes a special souvenir pin.
Number of bikes ___________ x $10 = __________________
POKER RUNS
(8 WINNERS!)
Need not be present to win! Includes a special souvenir
pin. First place ($500), second ($250), third ($100),
fourth ($50), fifth - eighth ($25 each). Winners will be
posted on Closing Day. Five card draw.
Number of hands ____________ x $10 = _________________
Keep informed of new information
as it becomes available.
Go to:
www.wing-ding.org
FAX or MAIL this form to:
GWRRA • P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
1.800.843.9460 • Fax: 623.581.3844
Register online at
www.wing-ding.org
GRAND TOTAL: $
ENCLOSED ❑ Check ❑ Money Order
Please send check or money order in equivalent U.S. funds. All others will be returned to
sender for adjustment. Please do not send cash.
CHARGE MY: ❑ M/C ❑ VISA ❑ AmEx ❑ Discover
Number:
Exp.
Signature:

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Park
x2154
66 Mobile Home & RV Park
71st Street RV
193 E. Ave & Interstate 44
7514 W. 80th St. 918-224-1536
12813 E. 71st St.,
Broken Arrow, OK
918-252-3823
Cherry Hill Estates 4808 S. Elwood Ave. 918-446-9342
Estes Park 1710 S. 79th E. Ave. 918-627-3150
Mingo RV Park Interstate 244 & Mingo Rd. 800-932-8824
Warrior Campground 5131 S. Union Ave. 918-446-3199
Reservations
Reservations can be made by FAX, MAIL or ONLINE between July 3, 2008 and June 1, 2009. To receive the convention room rate, reservations
must be made through the Tulsa Convention Housing Bureau. If you prefer to fax or mail your reservation, you can follow the links
from www.wing-ding.org to download the form. ONLINE: www.housingweb.net (use code 2191) FAX: 918-599-6154. Or MAIL: Tulsa
Convention Housing Bureau, Two West Second Street, Suite 150, Tulsa, OK 74103.
84 Wing World

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Original (Cotton on Cotton)......$13.95
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HEAD SKIN
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Plus other “Goodies” used by
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MEMBER “FOR SALE”
MOTORCYCLES
1983 Gold Wing with 59K mi. All new fluids and timing belts. $1,900 or
interesting trade or flat bed trailer. Pics available. (352) 529-0043) or
buffington1500@netzero.com. Ocala, FL.
1984 GL1200 Interstate. Wineberry. 145K kilometers. Nice clean bike
that came from Canada 15 years ago. I am the second owner and just had
the front forks rebuilt by Honda. Bike rides and looks good. One saddle
bag cover has a few scratches, but other than that it is pretty good. I have
an aftermarket radio in dash, and I have always kept the seat covered with
something, so it is in very good shape as well. Both tires new last year.
Good transportation, but I am looking to get a GL1800. Asking $3,600.
E-mail terry@txoutlw.com or call Terry (214) 709-0933. Pictures of me
with bike in Corpus Christi, in May 2008, are at www.txoutlw.com.
Dallas, TX.
1992 Harley-Davison Sportster. Blue. 18,800 miles. Very clean. Always
garage kept. Has floorbroads and forward controls, hard saddlebags,
Mustang solo seat, windshield, driving lights, leather tank and fender bra,
Hugger rear shocks, larger gas tank. Asking $5,500 obo. Email
w8tfi@aol.com or call (810) 387-4024. MI.
1996 Honda Gold Wing SE. 64,500 miles. Accessories installed: Stop
Alarm System with pager, Diamond Custom seat, air horns, Kriss volt,
amp, and temp gauge, highway boards, Wind Wings, trailer hitch with
Kriss wiring, driving lights. Pinstriping, passenger armrests, luggage rack,
Dunlop Elite 3 tires (less than 1,000 miles). New Sears Die Hard battery.
George. $8,300. (252) 362-0140 or genedonovan@embarqmail.com.
NC.
1996 GL1500 SE with matching Escapade trailer. White and silver. 80K
mi. Lots of extras. New tire, battery, and alternator. $10,500. William.
(731) 632-1909 (h) or (731) 926-6200. TN.
1998 Honda Aero 1100VT. Collectors item. Original 3,200 miles: Serial
#000075. Black. Like new. Looks like an Indian; sounds like a Harley.
$6,000 obo. Pics available. (352) 529-0043 or buffington1500@netzero.com.
1999 GL1500 Gold Wing Aspencade. Candy Apple Red. 37K mi. Very
good condition. Two Shoei helmets with intercom system. Full cover;
always garaged. Ray. $9,800. (562) 938-1559 (h) or (562) 606-4132
(c) email Ray 0414@verizon.net. CA.
1999 Aspencade. Candy Red. 41K mi. CB, Progressive Suspension, trunk
marker lights, trailer hitch, new Elite III tires, brakes, tasteful pinstriping.
Comes with 1996 Cycle Mate trailer, color matched. $9,995. (505) 975-
1743 or cejka@solve360.com.
1999 GL1500. Candy Apple Red. 20K. Loaded with extras, especially
lights. Garage kept; never down. $9,000 obo. Joseph. (606) 928-1883
or jfd1953@yahoo.com. KY.
2003 GL1800 with matching Escapade cargo trailer. Lots of chrome. A
show bike. Asking $18,500 obo. Must sell. (419) 522-4134 or (419)
512-6373.
2004 GL1800. White. 11,500 miles. ABS, PIAA driving lights, CB radio,
new tires, highway pegs, Honda turndown pipes, Honda tall windshield,
trunk rack, pull-back handlebars, and other extras. $15,000. (830) 792-
7721 or fingers@ktc.com.
TRIKES
2000 Valkyrie Interstate; triked by Motor Trike in 2000. Black with purple
ghost flames. 61,900 miles. Mint Condition, matching billet wheels,
Corbin gel seat. Lots of extras. $20,000. (303) 838-2790 or email
hburns@wispertel.net for info and pictures. CO.
2003 Gold Wing with a 2004 Trike Shop conversion and color-matched
Breeze trailer. Black. 31,000 miles. Bike was bought new in 2004. Will
sell with all gear, two helmets with headsets, two heavy-weight jackets,
two light-weight jackets, one heated jacket, and two rainsuits, full cover,
half cover, and cooler rack, plus more options. $26,000 firm. (612)
247-3248 or mcengel644@comcast.net.
2004 GL1800 Gold Wing trike (Motor Trike). Silver Titanium. 33K mi.
Garage kept; many extras. $26,000. Matching Escapade trailer. Will sell
both for $29,000. (540) 662-5375 or dikc@comcast.net.
2005 GL1800 with 2008 Roadsmith Conversion Kit. Metallic Red.
17,000mi. Many extras. $30,000. Call (330) 207-0130 or email
hgk290@att.net Davenport, FL.
2005 GL1800 (30th Anniversary Edition) with Motor Trike conversion in
2005. Arctic White. 9,850 mi. Pinstriped, aluminum wheels, Aqua shields,
running boards. Loaded with options and chrome accessories (list available
on request). Extended Honda Warranty until March 2012. 3 M film protection
on fenders and running boards. LED lights. Showroom condition.
Always garage kept. Pictures available on request. Joseph. $31,500.
Email: jwchapados@charter.net or call (231) 425-3039. MI.
2005 GL1800 Anniv. Ed. with 2+2 Motor Trike conversion. Red. 17,500
mi. Garage kept. Loaded. Two Nolan helmets (L) included. Asking
$25,500. Will deliver for cost of fuel. (308) 530-0296 or
terroman@nponline.net. Kearney, NE.
2006 Gold Wing trike. Less than 4,000 miles. Immaculate. Lots of extras.
Check it out at http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/mcy/792518977.html. I
have $36,000 invested in this trike; asking $32,500.
TRAILERS AND SIDECARS
2007 Iron Horse trailer. Fiberglass, wheel chock and electric brakes. Holds
one trike or two bikes. Fully enclosed. Dick. (352) 592 6502.
Brooksville, FL.
Dart trailer. Dark teal colored. 480 x 12 chrome wheels and spare, roof
rack, trim package, interior carpet, trailer cover. Only used on one trip.
$1,695 obo. (920)-748-7451.
Lees-sure Lite Camper. Never was used due to sickness. Garage kept.
Queen-sized bed. Extras. Can send photos by email if interested. Can be
pulled with a motorcycle or small car. Asking $4,495. Contact Richard at
(931) 739-1800.
Cycle Mate trailer. Pearl Magenta. Pinstriping by Charlie Bussard. Spare
tire and wheel, cooler carrier. $700. Ronald. (810) 715-3358. MI.
2000 Neosho Cargo Trailer. Wineberry. Loaded with all options. $1,000
obo. Call Ken or Vicki at (262) 246-4050 or kmeske@wi.rr.com.
2004 Kendon single rail trailer. Excellent aerodynamics; folds up easily for
storage: $1,000 obo. Larry. (507) 456-6823 (c); (507) 451-0228
(h), or lbrinkmn@hotmail.com. To view Kendon trailer graphic, go to
http://kendonusa.com/single_trailer.htm.
Roadwagon cycle trailer. Spectrum Red. Approx. 20 cubic feet. Chrome
wheels and Spare, crome swivel hitch and tongue. Cooler with roll-pleated
covering mounted on front. Many running lights. Excellent condition.
New, $3,400; will sell for $1,240. For photos, email chasifly@aol.com.
Call (610) 864-6257.
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
OEM Dash for GL1800. New condition. $75. Leland. (512) 251-6531 or
(512) 294-1643.
Driver’s backrest off a 1993 GL1500. Dark grey. In excellent condition.
Made by Show Chrome. Cost new $188; will sell for $100, shipping
included. Valerie. (727) 809-3941. FL.
VTX Cobra Pipes for a VTX1800cc. Good shape, $150; rider forward foot
pegs and bracket for VTX1800cc, $75. (352) 529-0043 or buffington1500@netzero.com.
Saddlebags off a red 2007 Wing. New. Zero miles. Bike was triked new.
Sell both with all hardware for $225 plus shipping or pick up in
Indianapolis. (317) 575 0942.
Stock Parts and Accessories for GL1500 , New and used . Photos available
,call Tom ( 214)372-9428 or fletcher.r@sbcglobal.net Texas.
Kuryakyn floorboard kit. Includes heel/toe shifter and brake lever. Will fit
1500 or 1800 Honda. $225. Larry. (507) 327-6663.
Two sets of original equipment rearview mirrors for the 1800 Gold Wing.
$125 per set, plus shipping. (405) 269-9498 or jthomas279@cox.net.
MISCELLANEOUS
Willing to trade for 1800 Gold Wing!: A 1992 Damon 31’ Class A Motor
home. 454 Chevy, auto trans with cooler. 68K mi. Generac 5.2 KW generator,
Coleman dual A/C units with heat, 18’ awning. New tires, backup
camera, satellite TV receiver, beefed-up air assist suspension. $13,000
obo. Call Ken or Vicki or (262) 246-4050 or email kmeske@wi.rr.com.
Motorcyle vending business. Selling due to age and health. Fun and profitable.
Good deal for interested party. Let’s talk. (352) 529-0043 or buffington1500@netzero.com.
MEMBER “WANTED”
Want to buy a driver’s backrest for a GL1800. Leland. (512) 251-
6531 or (512) 294-1643.
Retired couple in the U.S. would like to exchange the use of a 2002
GL1800 and housing for a Wing and housing somewhere in Europe
during the summer of 2009. Possible U.S. locations include St. Louis,
Missouri, or Orlando, Florida. Contact Ric at fkinne@gmail.com.
Motorcycle license plates from DE, LA, MD, PA, SD, UT and VA. Will
refund your U.S. postage. Please contact Norm Mitchel, 52 Marigold
Lane, Lakeview, AR 72642. (870) 431-5986.
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*July 2-5, 2009. Wing Ding 31 in Tulsa,
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theme for the 31st annual GWRRA party and
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REGIONAL EVENTS
JANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 2008. REGION
(E)’s “Awareness Ride 2008.” Open to all GWRRA
Members. Participants to document 5 motorist
awareness events, whereby awareness information
is submitted to the public. Complete validation form
and submit with photographs along with $5 to
receive Awareness Ride Pin. Validation form and
guidelines available under “Chapter & District Aids”
tab on Region E website: www.gwrra-region-e.com/
For information, contact: Charles Mallett (618) 867-
2920 Email: regionemad@yahoo.com
DISTRICT EVENTS
*APRIL 16-18, 2009. LOUISIANA DIS-
TRICT RALLY, “Wings over the Bayou”, at the
Holiday Inn Holidome in Lafayette,
Louisiana, with a theme of “Mardi Gras
Madness”. For more information, contact LA
District Director Brent & Roxie Comeaux at (337)
993-8440. Also, visit the District website at
www.gwrra-la.org.
JANUARY 8-10, 2009. MARYLAND
DISTRICT’s "WinterThing" at the Clarion Resort
in Ocean City, Maryland. For more information,
visit www.gwrra-md-district.org or contact
the Maryland District Directors Allen & Gwen
Willingham at (410) 535-0414, or Assistant
District Directors Ray & Cheryl Hartman at (301)
374-9476.
*JANUARY 23 & 24, 2009. ILLINOIS
DISTRICT’s “Winter Warm-Up” at Decatur
Conference Center & Hotel, Decatur, Illinois.
Ask for special $68 GWRRA rate. Theme is
“Rock & Roll is Here to Stay”. Lots of food, fun,
vendors, prizes, music, seminars. For information,
call Steve Schlager at (618) 985-6687 or
email s.schlager1175@verizon.net.
CHAPTER EVENTS
*OCTOBER 25, 2008. GA-A’s “Halloween
Fun Day” at the High Falls State Park in
Jackson, Georgia (35 miles south of
Atlanta). Monster Poker Walk, Costume & Bike
Decorating Contest, indoor and outdoor games,
door prizes, music/DJ and lunch served. Details
on our website at www.gwrra-gaa.com or contact
Bob McCroskey bobmccroskey@mindspring.com
or (770) 954-1924.
*NOVEMBER 1, 2008. RI-B’s Chapter
Director Anna Giuliani is hosting a Ham & Bean
Dinner to benefit Ride for Kids and Limerock
Baptist Church Food Pantry. Time: 4:30 - 7:30
p.m. $8, adults; $4 children. For more information,
contact Rhode Island District Director Judy
Burns at (401) 728-6617.
*MARCH 14, 2009. TX-X2’s 10th Annual
Birthday Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Bear Creek Park Pavilion in Houston, Texas.
Games, great food, and lots of camaraderie
among GWRRA friends. For more information,
email David & Gail Nunez at ChapterDirecto
r@txx2.com.
*MARCH 27-29, 2009. CA-1R’s 11th annual
“Rally in the Valley” in Mesquite, Nevada.
For information, contact Tom Lorenz at (714)
968-4393 or Cathy Diaz at (949) 551-4896.
For flyer information and accommodations,
please visit our website at www.gwrra-ca1r.org.
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JIM HUTCHENS...............CHAPTER OF THE YEAR........................2457 PLEASANT VIEW RD .......................PLEASANT VIEW............TN...................37146 ..........................615-746-2147
RON HODGSON............CANADIAN.........................................48 ILLINGWORTH CLOSE ........................RED DEER......................AB..................T4R 0B4 .........................403-309-5001
ED JOHNSON ................MEMBER ENHANCEMENT....................20141 INVERNESS WAY .........................BRISTOL ........................VA...................24202 ..........................276-628-5535
MARK ZINGERY ..............RIDER EDUCATION...............................5921 W. IRIS RD.....................................LUDINGTON .................MI ...................49431 ..........................231-845-0382
DAVID ORR.....................LEADERSHIP TRAINING ........................1017 LITTLE ROCK CRT............................MONROE .....................NC..................28110 ..........................704-560-5446
PETER RUSSELL ................GLOBAL AFFAIRS .................................34 WEST PARK .......................................LONDON......................ENG ..............SE9 4RH ........................02088570525
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ROBERT SHRADER ........................SOUTHEAST (A) ...................................9333 ROLLING CIRCLE . .................SAN ANTONIO ................FL .........................33576 ..............352-668-3164
LORRAINE KNIGHT.......................NORTHEAST (B)....................................71 HARRIS ST ................................PAWTUCKET......................RI .........................02861 ..............401-723-5959
RONALD MILLER ...........................GREAT LAKES (D)..................................847 S. CLINTON............................STOCKBRIDGE ..................MI ........................49285 ..............517-851-7276
DAVE CARTER ..............................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ..................1854 WOOD HAVEN DR................CRYSTAL LAKE ...................IL ..........................60014 ..............815-477-9893
MELISSA EASON - PROTEM ...........SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................21423 N 11TH AVE .......................PHOENIX ..........................AZ........................85027 ..............800-843-9460
CLIFF MILLER.................................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................4515 N WARREN...........................OKLAHOMA CITY..............OK .......................73112 ..............405-949-1748
ROY MCKENZIE ...........................BIG SKY (I)...........................................21417 106TH ST E.........................BUCKLEY...........................WA.......................98321 ..............253-862-0220
FRANK ALBERT .............................APPALACHIAN (N)................................310 NEWMAN DRIVE. ...................KODAK.............................TN........................37764 ..............865-932-2994
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PHIL CRAVEN ...............................GREAT NORTHWEST (J) ........................BOX 1343 AINSWORTH.................HOT SPRING.....................BC......................V0G 1A0 ............250-353-7108
BOB PINET...................................CENTRAL CANADA (K) .........................1315 SHERWOOD CT. ...................BURLINGTON....................ON .....................L7M1C8 .............905-336-6166
MIKE DEVINE ...............................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L)......................RR #1 67 CAMPBELL RD.................DEBERT .............................NS .....................B0M 1G0 ............902-662-4082
DISTRICT DIRECTORS, CHAPTER DIRECTORS & CHAPTER LOCATIONS
ALABAMA
D/D HARVEST FOSNIGHT, R 256-721-9151
AL-A MOBILE ROY, S 251-633-8557
AL-B HUNTSVILLE GRISWOLD, J 256-722-9128
AL-C HUEYTOWN BROWN, L 205-936-8728
AL-D ANNISTON LACKEY, R 256-831-1707
AL-E ANDERSON POSS, J 256-757-3698
AL-F MONTGOMERY SCOTT, M 334-356-2892
AL-G SAMSON COLVIN, D 334-222-1294
AL-H ATHENS NEELY, P 256-216-1026
AL-I DECATUR WALKER, J 256-351-9255
AL-J TUSCALOOSA BEALL, R 205-393-2653
AL-K FLORENCE WILEY, J 256-766-1863
AL-L THOMASVILLE JERNIGAN, B 251-862-2190
AL-M OPELIKA HARRISON, C★ 334-291-3234
AL-N GADSDEN WHITE, B 256-442-3625
AL-O FAIRHOPE SUTTON, D 251-987-1718
AL-Q DEATSVILLE SMITH, C 256-896-4192
AL-R SYLACAUGA BURNEY, H 205-594-4693
AL-S RUSSELLVILLE SWINDLE, M 256-331-2735
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AL-T MCCALLA TEASLEY, F 205-424-4717
AL-U DOTHAN LETT, R 334-774-2749
AL-W THEODORE SUMERLIN, D 251-973-0490
AL-X ALABASTER SMITH, W 205-620-4052
AL-Y BIRMINGHAM ROSENOW, M 205-655-8565
AL-Z PRATTVILLE TAYLOR, V 334-361-7451
ALASKA
D/D EAGLE RIVER NORWOOD, S 907-696-3551
AK-A ANCHORAGE HEATHERLY, K 907-338-7078
AK-B FAIRBANKS DE HAVEN, P 907-488-8777
AK-M WASILLA PETITO, J 907-376-2550
ARIZONA
D/D TUCSON LUMPKIN, D 520-885-5709
AZ-A TUCSON WOO, G 520-400-9897
AZ-C LAKE HAVASU CTY CALLAWAY, J 928-855-8981
AZ-D MESA BRINTON, D 480-786-0365
AZ-E SIERRA VISTA BROWN, D 520-366-5801
AZ-F BULLHEAD CITY SEIP, R 928-763-7858
AZ-G GREEN VALLEY WELCH, C 520-548-0223
AZ-J FLAGSTAFF GALES, T 928-774-7361
AZ-K TUCSON LASH, K 520-237-2155
AZ-R PHOENIX TRASK, W 623-934-7496
AZ-S SCOTTSDALE SHIELDS, R 480-391-7018
AZ-W SNOWFLAKE BERMELE, C 928-532-2908
AZ-Y PRESCOTT WHITE, S 928-772-0800
ARKANSAS
D/D DARDANELLE FRIEDEN, D 479-229-3370
AR-A NORTH LITTLE ROCK SUMMERVILLE, B 501-455-5231
AR-B FAYETTEVILLE REDINGER, D 479-409-9566
AR-C CABOT FULBRIGHT, L 501-834-2482
AR-D JONESBORO BROWN, T 870-761-5490
AR-E HOT SPRINGS BASS, C 501-922-3691
AR-F WARREN SAVAGE, D 870-463-8772
AR-H BATESVILLE PROVENCE, D 870-793-4180
AR-I STUTTGART MORRIS, W 870-659-3884
AR-J RUSSELLVILLE HOLMES, K 479-968-5179
AR-L CONWAY REED, S 501-753-8580
AR-P MOUNTAIN HOME WILLIAMS, M 870-488-5466
AR-R VAN BUREN THOMPSON, L 479-471-0697
AR-T TEXARKANA GILLINGHAM, R 870-845-8702
AR-W BLYTHEVILLE GLASSCOCK, J 870-623-4578
AR-X CLARKSVILLE HUMPHREY, R 479-774-1156
CALIFORNIA
D/D LA MESA ALKIRE, A 619-741-8893
CA-1A LANCASTER TIEDE, E 661-992-1800
CA-1D PARAMOUNT MCSHANE, T 562-920-6564
CA-1F SAN DIEGO CALLAWAY, R 858-581-3317
CA-1I COVINA NUNNALLY, D 909-592-1476
CA-1K BURBANK GILMAN, J 818-362-8925
CA-1L ATASCADERO ROWLEY, R 805-489-1502
CA-1M SAN BERNADINO TEGEL, L 951-443-2891
CA-1N OCEANSIDE ANDREWS, G 760-741-8230
CA-1Q BUENA PARK MONTEZ, R 714-750-6067
CA-1R IRVINE LORENZ, T 714-968-4393
CA-1S VENTURA SHIPP, T 805-680-5071
CA-1V VICTORVILLE CHAVARRIA, K 760-244-4919
CA-1Y LOMPOC SASAKI, P 805-735-4641
CA-2A TULARE AKKERMAN, J 559-594-5046
CA-2J PITTSBURG RILEY, D 925-685-2111
CA-2K FAIRFIELD CANNING, R 510-750-3587
CA-2N ANGELS CAMP BURKE, M 209-536-1318
CA-2Q DUBLIN JARUMAY, A 510-659-8239
CA-2R SALINAS O’KEEFE, P 831-646-9815
CA-2S SAN JOSE CARR, W 408-272-6978
CA-2W CLOVIS ZANE, T 559-432-5405
CA-C SACRAMENTO GRAHAM, N 916-454-5290
COLORADO
D/D LITTLETON RANDOLPH, S 720-963-9434
CO-A LITTLETON MANNING, C 303-932-9517
CO-B GRAND JUNCTION HARRIS, S 970-243-3325
CO-C CANON CITY BROWN, L 719-372-6498
CO-E ARVADA MCCORKLE, R 303-650-1473
CO-G FORT COLLINS HALLAM, R 970-493-5536
CO-I COLORADO SPGS HARDER, T 719-481-9044
CO-J AURORA HOWLAND, G 303-337-2740
CO-L LAKEWOOD ANDREWS, D 303-910-7301
CO-N PUEBLO ROSE, M 719-485-3536
CO-O LONGMONT ALDRICH, S 303-652-3227
CO-Q MONTROSE MEANS, I 970-240-1633
CONNECTICUT
D/D STAFFORD SPRINGS HAHN, L 860-684-7402
CT-B MANCHESTER MCQUEENEY, S 860-688-0416
CT-E FAIRFIELD FRIEND, S 203-264-4180
CT-Q PUTNAM OLSON, M 860-923-9966
CT-W WATERBURY HOGABOOM, A 203-757-1488
DELAWARE
D/D WILMINGTON GILLARD, B 302-995-6544
DE-A NEW CASTLE DEGEISO, M 302-547-2102
DE-B SEAFORD INGRAM, K 410-208-4803
FLORIDA
D/D ORMOND BEACH CARR, E 386-673-6176
FL-1A TAMPA MARION, B 813-299-6433
FL-1A2 TALLAHASSEE STEPHENS, C 850-539-5084
FL-1B BRANDON IVERSON, J 813-654-6332
FL-1D PENSACOLA POPPELL, T 850-377-7977
FL-1D2 NEW PORT RICHEY HECKLER, R 727-819-1113
FL-1E2 FORT WALTON BCH DONALDSON, D★ 850-279-6658
FL-1F TITUSVILLE MILLINGTON, W 321-720-2968
FL-1F2 OCALA DUNCAN, B 352-237-8409
FL-1G DELTONA DENNIS, G 407-732-4086
FL-1H DAYTONA WELLS, G 386-427-5169
FL-1H2 ORLANDO RAESLY, D 407-568-6664
FL-1J JACKSONVILLE GRESHAM, E 904-641-7611
FL-1K PALM COAST BOWMAN, W 904-829-8062
FL-1K2 ST PETERSBURG CARACCIOLO, D 727-344-1805
FL-1L PANAMA CITY PIPPIN, D 850-785-9736
FL-1L2 WESLEY CHAPEL BARGER, R 352-583-3487
FL-1M CLEARWATER SCHAAD, R 727-421-6083
FL-1O CRESTVIEW DAVIS, W 850-892-0318
FL-1P PALATKA MEISNER, C 386-649-4799
FL-1Q MILTON VAUGHN, W 850-623-5831
FL-1R DUNNELLON SCHLIMME, B 352-465-1228
FL-1S ZEPHYRHILLS NORTHROP, F 813-714-1669
FL-1T INVERNESS HARRIS, R 352-726-6128
FL-1V JACKSONVILLE BCH HOWELL, D 904-745-6414
FL-1W APOPKA BENSON, J 407-617-6853
FL-1X ORANGE PARK TUCKER, C 904-278-2802
FL-1Y GAINESVILLE OLDHAM, S 352-375-8781
FL-1Z NORTH TAMPA DEL RIO, R 813-962-4501
FL-2A WEST PALM BCH GARSON, J 561-439-5541
FL-2B2 SARASOTA DELAPENHA, D 941-371-7928
FL-2C2 NAPLES FITZGERALD, J 978-649-5559
FL-2D MELBOURNE ANDERSON, H 321-952-1448
FL-2E MIAMI LANDSNAES, G 305-232-2882
FL-2F PUNTA GORDA IRGENS, D 941-639-6886
FL-2G N FORT MYERS GARMON, E 239-541-2693
FL-2H WAUCHULA CARLTON, W★ 863-773-3648
FL-2L LAKELAND DIEBOLD, T 863-293-6610
FL-2N COCOA ODONELL, J 321-784-3529
FL-2O STUART LONG, K 772-216-3768
FL-2P BRADENTON LOUGH, G 941-371-3244
FL-2R FORT LAUDERDALE FELDMAN, R 954-830-7044
FL-2V SEBRING FRANCIS, H 863-243-3300
FL-2W WINTER HAVEN KINSEY, E 863-644-1109
FL-2Z WEST PALM BCH SEADORF, T 561-433-8813
GEORGIA
D/D ALBANY LIVINGSTON, W 229-889-1705
GA-A MCDONOUGH MCCROSKEY, B 770-954-1924
GA-A2 DUBLIN WHIDDON, G 478-986-5678
GA-B MARIETTA STARK, T 770-642-2331
GA-B2 DOUGLASVILLE THAYER, W 770-537-6476
GA-C2 HINESVILLE URBAN, L 912-876-5632
GA-D GAINESVILLE DAVIS, S 770-314-8938
GA-D2 DALTON PARSONS, M 706-226-1542
GA-E THOMASTON PEOPLES, B 706-646-3814
GA-E2 SAVANNAH BRIDGES, R 912-823-2743
GA-F2 AUGUSTA CATES, L 706-860-9238
GA-G COLUMBUS CURTIS, R 706-563-6870
GA-G2 ROSWELL SEIBOLD, P 770-205-0150
GA-H ALBANY VERNER, J 229-883-5598
GA-H2 STATESBORO GAY, C 912-852-9035
GA-I MADISON SMITH, B 706-342-0125
GA-I2 CARROLLTON DUMES, M 770-251-9544
GA-J HIAWASSEE GOTTLIEB, J 706-896-7403
GA-K KINGSLAND HICKEY, D 912-264-1736
GA-L ROME NEWBY, D 706-295-1714
GA-M MOULTRIE MCCALL, G★ 229-985-2412
GA-O TIFTON TILLMAN, T 229-769-3197
GA-P FAYETTEVILLE PRIVETT, D 770-471-2936
GA-Q WARNER ROBINS CHAMBERS, T 478-953-4533
GA-R JASPER DAVIS, W 770-479-0247
GA-S WINDER THRASHER, K 706-310-1041
GA-T ATHENS MARTIN, T 706-342-7279
GA-U SNELLVILLE NOY, A★ 770-736-5628
GA-V HAWKINSVILLE SIMPSON, A 478-934-0584
GA-W WOODSTOCK VILLANI, J 770-445-5277
GA-X MACON ZIMMER, J★ 478-474-8821
GA-Z NEWNAN HEAD, R 770-461-8360
HAWAII
HI-A HONOLULU KAHN, G 808-545-3132
IDAHO
D/D IDAHO FALLS KESTER, J 208-524-1768
ID-A POCATELLO ORAM, W 208-237-7304
ID-B LEWISTON ZELLER, J 208-413-0375
ID-D BOISE KESTER, J 208-524-1768
ID-E IDAHO FALLS HAMMOND, T 208-529-5477
ID-H COEUR D’ ALENE BOLSTAD, T 208-683-6059
ILLINOIS
D/D CARTERVILLE SCHLAGER, S 618-985-6687
IL-A CHAMPAIGN VAUGHT, D 217-469-7879
IL-A2 MT PROSPECT MCMAHON, J 847-707-3482
IL-B MACOMB WANAMAKER, G 309-836-6872
IL-B2 CRYSTAL LAKE FERRARO, J 815-338-0981
IL-C GILMAN ALLHANDS, J 815-432-3071
IL-C GILMAN STEMKE, J★ 815-635-3218
IL-C2 LENA HOWARD, K 815-233-4433
IL-D MATTOON DOWNS, K 217-369-8776
IL-D2 EFFINGHAM RENTFRO, K 217-682-3683
IL-DK DEKALB MINICK, B★ 815-264-7834
IL-E LITCHFIELD LIEVERS, G 618-585-6688
IL-F MT VERNON BRIDGWATER, G 618-244-7420
IL-G DIXON SHORE, M 815-284-2335
IL-G2 GURNEE DAUJOTIS, E 847-356-6450
IL-H ELGIN KORZUN, R 847-651-2575
IL-H2 GALESBURG TOLAND, G 309-483-6106
IL-I DECATUR GAITROS, T★ 217-763-2471
IL-L ROCKFORD BENNETT, D 815-398-1201
IL-M TINLEY PARK RAILA, D 815-254-5990
IL-N QUINCY GODMAN, D 573-288-5342
IL-O COLLINSVILLE KOLLING, L 618-344-4885
IL-P LINCOLN HOLMES, M 217-735-1347
IL-P2 MINOOKA CAMPUS, P 815-476-6005
IL-PI PARIS FELL, J 217-948-5674
IL-Q CARBONDALE KOHLENBERGER, W 618-687-4736
IL-R LASALLE HYLLA, G 815-223-1809
IL-S OLNEY LAUDER, R 812-886-1761
IL-T SPRINGFIELD RITZ, L 217-488-2915
IL-U VANDALIA BRUNGARD, S 618-283-0496
IL-V BATAVIA JOHNSTON, R★ 630-260-0270
IL-V BATAVIA KOVACH, A 630-466-1619
IL-V2 VIENNA HUDDLESTUN, H 618-275-4472
IL-W KANKAKEE SIPPEL, N 815-937-0849
IL-Y NEW LENOX DOUGHER, R 708-481-6866
IL-Z PEORIA ONKEN, W 309-697-0208
IL-Z2 CHICAGO KRESCH, M 708-679-0520
INDIANA
D/D EVANSVILLE EGLI, S 812-468-8395
IN-A HOBART KENNEDY, D 219-696-9657
IN-A2 LEBONON SUTER, S 765-654-7876
IN-B NEW ALBANY BROWN, J 812-347-3252
IN-B2 MARION MONROE, R 765-651-1523
IN-C INDIANAPOLIS CREAGER, G 765-938-4352
IN-C2 FORT WAYNE CLOSSON, J 260-637-4001
IN-D TERRE HAUTE ROBBINS, D 765-344-1011
IN-D2 FORT WAYNE DANNER, A 260-749-5537
IN-E ANDERSON HUNTER, L 765-779-4187
IN-E2 MITCHELL WILLIAMS, D 812-849-6569
IN-F WARSAW BROWN, T 574-305-1569
IN-G FORT WAYNE BOYD, R 260-749-5603
IN-G2 MILAN WISE, T 812-623-4199
IN-H GOSHEN SHULL, D 574-831-4866
IN-H2 NEW CASTLE DINKINS, T 765-529-6434
IN-J KOKOMO MACKEY, M 765-963-3480
IN-K LAFAYETTE CULBERTSON, R 765-474-3783
IN-L LIBERTY NEWMAN, T★ 765-966-8722
IN-L2 GREENWOOD ZIMMERMAN, J 317-536-2635
IN-M WASHINGTON BURCH, J 812-295-2226
IN-M2 COLUMBIA CITY HODSON, D 260-396-2333
IN-N SOUTH BEND BARBER, J 269-687-5300
IN-N2 SALEM SPAULDING, D 812-294-1810
IN-O EVANSVILLE STONESTREET, M 812-491-8971
IN-O2 ELKHART KNEPPLE, M 269-476-9777
IN-P NOBLESVILLE MOON, C 317-440-6971
IN-P2 CROWN POINT MAYER, J 219-836-5714
IN-Q2 PORTAGE NEWBOLD, L 219-762-5472
IN-R INDIANAPOLIS SHRAKE, J 317-694-3126
IN-R2 RENSSELAER REED, M 219-866-4386
IN-S2 SOUTH BEND KANIA, J 260-768-4780
IN-T UNION CITY ROBINETTE, D 260-726-4124
IN-T2 HUNTINGTON CUSTER, S 260-356-8922
IN-U ANGOLA LIGHT, D 260-665-9082
IN-U2 LAPORTE BARTOS, J 269-756-9509
IN-V GARY WILLIAMS, Z 219-944-8122
IN-W COLUMBUS LEWIS, R 812-579-6431
IN-Y LINTON GARWOOD, B 812-847-2881
IN-Z BLOOMINGTON WALDRIP, J 812-606-1580
IOWA
D/D LA PORTE CITY RIPPEL, D 319-342-3285
IA-A DES MOINES GEER, J 515-979-1989
IA-D MASON CITY EGGERS, W 515-832-6677
IA-E BURLINGTON COLE, K 319-208-7812
IA-F CEDAR RAPIDS STAUFFER, R 319-721-7487
IA-H OTTUMWA CHAPMAN, J 641-932-7612
IA-I WATERLOO CLEMEN, J★ 319-283-4881
IA-O DAVENPORT ENGLISH, D 309-799-7522
IA-P SHENANDOAH LEIGAN, C★ 712-246-3276
KANSAS
D/D LYNDON DRAKE, G 785-828-4801
KS-A WICHITA HILTON, C 316-425-7239
KS-B GARDNER AIKEN, D 785-842-8503
KS-C TOPEKA EDWARDS, T 785-266-4027
KS-E INDEPENDENCE MUSGROVE, T 620-336-3526
KS-F EL DORADO KISTLER, R 316-541-2207
KS-P WICHITA TINKLER, J 316-722-2825
KS-Q ARKANSAS CITY MANGUS, G 620-221-1904
KS-S EMPORIA SCHOECK, J 620-342-8687
KENTUCKY
D/D WILLIAMSTOWN CONRAD, R 859-824-6985
KY-A LOUISVILLE ROGERS, T 502-241-6894
KY-B PADUCAH LAMPHERE, J 270-744-8708
KY-C LEXINGTON BELL, R 859-369-3668
KY-D ASHLAND MCMILLEN, M 606-931-0774
KY-G FLORENCE ZIMMERMAN, D 513-745-8901
KY-I OWENSBORO BLANDFORD, B 270-229-4451
KY-J PRINCETON KIMBERLIN, M 270-988-2466
KY-N DRY RIDGE CONRAD, W 859-824-5234
KY-P MAYSVILLE BAUMANN, D 937-446-3101
KY-S ELIZABETHTOWN PUGH, S 502-833-0097
KY-T PAINTSVILLE CONN, C 606-587-3060
KY-U FRANKLIN HITE, B 270-586-5631
KY-V RICHMOND JACKSON, S 859-358-7622
KY-W WINCHESTER GARRETT, J 859-498-6425
KY-Y MAYFIELD BALDREE, R★ 270-658-3862
LOUISIANA
D/D LAFAYETTE COMEAUX, B 337-993-8440
LA-A BATON ROUGE DINNEL, T 225-647-0276
LA-B LAFAYETTE LAVERGNE, G 337-873-6825
LA-C SHREVEPORT WEBB, C 318-925-2552
LA-D WEST MONROE FULLER, J 318-728-2273
LA-E ALEXANDRIA DUCOTE, R 318-346-4394
LA-F SLIDELL ENGOLIA, S 985-641-7128
LA-H HOUMA TAYLOR, J 985-868-0552
LA-J LAKE CHARLES PALMER, B 337-433-6816
LA-K METAIRIE VILLERE, M 985-764-6028
LA-M DE RIDDER BRINKLEY, L 337-825-5392
LA-O FRANKLINTON VERNON, E 225-683-5636
MAINE
D/D MONMOUTH MUSHLIT, E 207-933-5899
ME-A BERWICK BRIDLE, R 321-636-3133
ME-C LEWISTON WRIGHT, D 207-763-3862
ME-D BANGOR SHERBURNE, K 207-827-1238
ME-V MADAWASKA CYR, J 207-895-3536
MARYLAND
D/D HUNTINGTOWN WILLINGHAM, H 410-535-0414
MD-A BALTIMORE COGBURN, W 443-904-0639
MD-B OXON HILL HILL, B 301-856-2329
MD-C GLEN BURNIE HEFFNER, G 410-757-6236
MD-F HAGERSTOWN WALTERS, R 301-293-1910
MD-H BEL AIR KELLEY, S 410-879-3063
MD-I WALDORF AHEARN, R 301-997-1254
MD-J ANNAPOLIS MANGUM, M 410-266-0092
MD-K ELDERSBURG HALL, W 410-876-8687
MD-L ROCK HALL HORTON, D 410-827-8342
MASSACHUSETTS
D/D LEICESTER ANDERSON, W 508-892-3521
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MA-A WAKEFIELD ODIERNO, P 978-667-3776
MA-B HYANNIS MORRISSEY, K 508-548-5880
MA-D SPRINGFIELD DEBARGE, M 413-747-0547
MA-F BERKLEY ALVAREZ, S 508-386-3967
MA-M LEOMINSTER MURPHY, P 978-355-2435
MA-W WORCESTER MAYO, G 508-987-0252
MICHIGAN
D/D WYANDOTTE RUSHMAN, T 734-285-8799
MI-A STERLING HEIGHTS STRADLEY, J 248-545-4243
MI-A2 ANN ARBOR KEEDLE, W 734-729-2327
MI-B DEARBORN KIRK, SCD, R★ 734-397-2030
MI-B2 IMLAY CITY VAN DAMME, J 810-346-3195
MI-C MONROE LANCASTER, D 734-753-9317
MI-C2 LUDINGTON WIGGINS, N 231-757-4448
MI-D PORTAGE BURGAN, H 269-342-9249
MI-D2 HOWELL DRESSLER, D★ 810-227-3271
MI-E CLARKSTON JISA, G 248-627-6320
MI-E2 OWOSSO SPENCER, W 517-725-7362
MI-F MARINE CITY OWENS, T 586-598-3912
MI-F2 FLINT SMITH, D 810-265-3605
MI-G ROCKFORD MEREDITH, J 616-696-3482
MI-G2 EDMORE HOUTMAN, R 616-754-0615
MI-H LIVONIA DINGUS, J 313-387-8477
MI-H2 TAYLOR HOLMES, I 734-285-5048
MI-I BATTLE CREEK CONINE, C 269-964-6365
MI-I2 ALPENA ZAMPICH, D 989-354-3236
MI-J JACKSON DUNCAN, D★ 517-569-3235
MI-J2 CLARE WENTZ, S★ 989-435-4753
MI-K CLIO TOWNSEND, T 810-735-7126
MI-K2 BIG RAPIDS ZAGUMNY, J 616-696-9518
MI-L LANSING PREBBLE, M 517-676-5810
MI-L2 WAYLAND DOEZEMA, P 269-945-2565
MI-M SKANDIA MAXON, G 906-387-3019
MI-M2 MANISTIQUE TENNYSON, D 906-341-6245
MI-N MUSKEGON RODGERS, G★ 231-893-4108
MI-N2 GAYLORD PULLEN, W 989-786-2817
MI-O HOLLAND PATOW, H★ 616-997-0548
MI-P BERKLEY KINNEE, C 248-689-4299
MI-P2 CADILLAC BENNINGER, D 517-467-7662
MI-Q SAULT STE MARIE KING, F 906-632-6644
MI-Q2 CASS CITY GLAZA, D 989-864-3504
MI-R CHARLOTTE IKLE, S 517-543-6625
MI-R2 IONIA LAW, S 517-652-5307
MI-S BENTON HARBOR OLSON, L 269-756-5721
MI-S2 DETROIT EDWARDS, C 313-537-1824
MI-T JONESVILLE BRADLEY, L★ 517-563-2557
MI-T2 EAST TAWAS MURPHY, K 989-305-1537
MI-U ST. JOHNS SCHNEIDER, R★ 989-224-6259
MI-U2 SHEPHERD ORWIG, R 989-773-1180
MI-V MIDLAND BADOUR, J★ 989-894-4180
MI-V2 CARO SCHERZER, J 989-652-4815
MI-W ADRIAN GARNER, B 517-403-7338
MI-W2 WAYNE NATTER, R 734-421-8250
MI-X STURGIS PAANANEN, J 269-435-8500
MI-Y HOUGHTON LAKE MILLSPAUGH, R 989-539-3550
MI-Z CHEBOYGAN HILES, C 231-537-4752
MINNESOTA
D/D HANOVER HEAP, K 763-477-6579
MN-B BEMIDJI BRADLEY, T 218-751-6790
MN-C LAKE CRYSTAL ECKSTEIN, R 507-354-8105
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MN-I IRON RANGE PIERCE, F 218-254-4245
MN-L LUVERNE ANDERSON, J 507-227-6756
MN-N SOUTH TWIN CITIES PATTERSON, B 612-581-6566
MN-O NW TWIN CITIES SANDS, J 763-631-0725
MN-Q MAPLE GROVE HAJNY, G 763-478-6528
MN-R AUSTIN HARIG, B 507-294-3232
MN-S OWATONNA BENSON, B 507-527-2423
MN-V MOORHEAD/FARGO CONLEY, L 701-241-4642
MISSISSIPPI
D/D MCCOMB HARBISON, G 601-684-3308
MS-A COLUMBIA PATTERSON, R 601-736-1589
MS-B GULFPORT BATTAYA, C 228-990-4963
MS-C COLUMBUS WHITSON, J 662-329-4749
MS-D MERIDIAN LOONEY, R 601-986-2665
MS-E VICKSBURG BISHOP, M 318-574-1243
MS-F JACKSON HARDY, J 601-856-6380
MS-G NATCHEZ THOMPSON, H 601-442-7269
MS-H JACKSON LAUGHLIN, J 601-373-5503
MS-I CORINTH STUTTS, R 662-728-3981
MS-J BATESVILLE ANDERSON, L 662-234-9251
MS-K GRENADA KOONCE, R 665-226-0701
MS-L LAUREL SCHUTZ, D 601-425-5135
MS-M MCCOMB MOAK, D 601-734-6455
MS-N TUPELO GODFREY, M 662-566-7661
MS-O CARRIERE KUCHTA, P 601-749-8893
MS-Q GREENVILLE WHITE, G 662-820-9950
MS-U MORTON ALLEN, B 601-537-3392
MS-V VICKSBURG LEWIS, D 601-629-9862
MS-W WEST POINT SWINDOL, G 662-494-8728
MS-X GREENWOOD BEAMAN, F 662-455-7481
MS-Y HERNANDO FREELAND, J 662-404-4115
MISSOURI
D/D SPRINGFIELD SCHELL, L 417-889-0321
MO-B SPRINGFIELD SHANNON, R 417-830-4426
MO-B2 SEDALIA SILVEY, T 573-378-5874
MO-C FARMINGTON SMITH, P 573-760-1924
MO-G JEFFERSON CITY LUECKENOTTE, K 573-659-4641
MO-I JACKSON HAUPT, J 573-275-6580
MO-K KANSAS CITY MAYS, F 816-519-1121
MO-N SPRINGFIELD YATES, D 417-866-0206
MO-O O’FALLON LONG, J 636-661-5309
MO-P SULLIVAN HOUSER, B 573-468-8827
MO-R ELK CREEK KENSLOW, J 417-257-1784
MO-T JOPLIN LITTLE, S 417-624-5925
MO-U ROLLA ROBERTSON, D 573-647-1784
MO-W HARRISBURG ANTHONY, L 573-474-4521
MO-W2 ST PETERS HUDSON, B 636-928-1438
MO-X NEOSHO GILLMING, G 417-475-3598
MO-XP ST JOSEPH TALBOT, J 816-232-4548
MO-Y BRANSON STOUT, J 417-779-0707
MO-Z ST LOUIS STEWART, T 636-461-1681
MONTANA
D/D LAUREL PARPART, R 406-628-8115
MT-A BILLINGS BURRIGHT, J 406-259-3456
MT-B BILLINGS HOER, A 406-652-2341
MT-C SIDNEY RUMSEY, R 406-787-5230
MT-G GREAT FALLS MITCHAM, T 406-788-3462
MT-H HELENA ANZIK, W 406-227-8904
MT-M MISSOULA HINTZ, T 406-251-5781
NEBRASKA
D/D PLAINVIEW BROZEK, L 402-582-4726
NE-C COLUMBUS HOUDEK, L 402-564-5736
NE-NE PLAINVIEW UMBERGER, G 402-360-2282
NE-O OMAHA ROBERTS, R 402-991-0596
NE-SE CORTLAND FISCHER, A 402-540-5150
NE-W SCOTTSBLUFF OLIVER, J 308-436-3616
NEVADA
D/D SPRING CREEK WILSON, F 775-778-6746
NV-A LAS VEGAS BOLSINGER, R 702-492-6703
NV-B FALLON MC CARRELL, W 775-423-8096
NV-E RENO THELANDER, R 775-358-8979
NV-H ELKO ELLISON, D 775-777-9356
NEW HAMPSHIRE
D/D ASHBURNHAM THIBAUDEAU, P 978-827-6091
NH-A CONCORD TARBELL, A 603-224-4516
NH-E KEENE ZITNAY, K 978-534-0945
NH-E KEENE THIBAUDEAU, P 978-827-6091
NH-F LEBANON SPRAGUE, H 603-448-3707
NH-G LACONIA VENNE, S 603-435-5008
NH-K GORHAM GULA, S 603-482-3252
NEW JERSEY
D/D SOMERSET LOSEY, W 732-873-3864
NJ-A MILLVILLE CHEW, R 856-299-3586
NJ-C MT. LAUREL HEKIERSKI, S 856-719-8270
NJ-D HIGHTSTOWN BASSEL, T 732-261-0610
NJ-E EGG HARBOR TWP LORD, T 609-377-6356
NJ-F FREEHOLD EVANS, T 732-291-2355
NJ-G FLANDERS GODIN, D 973-885-3535
NJ-H WATCHUNG CORREIA, R 973-923-1876
NJ-I TOMS RIVER PASCIAK, J 732-818-7742
NEW MEXICO
D/D LAS CRUCES ROBINSON, G 505-524-0183
NM-C CLOVIS PETTIGREW, D 575-763-1636
NM-D FARMINGTON DAVIS, R 505-632-1331
NM-F ALBUQUERQUE BATES, T 505-889-3100
NM-R ROSWELL RICHARDS, J 505-627-7692
NM-T LAS CRUCES LAWRENCE, B 575-649-3392
NM-W ALBUQUERQUE STILLWAGON, J 505-889-9557
NM-Y ALAMOGORDO GILSDORF, J★ 505-443-1755
NEW YORK
D/D BINGHAMTON BAHRENBURG, E 607-648-4351
NY-C OSWEGO HANLON, R 315-622-3939
NY-D CENTRAL SQUARE REARDON, R 315-668-1690
NY-F BURDETT BROWN, R★ 607-546-4111
NY-G HALFMOON ST AMOUR, P 518-490-1031
NY-H YOUNGSTOWN SAULS, G 716-772-2280
NY-K HAUPAUGH SHOWMAN, L 631-273-7769
NY-L EARLTON COLE, R 518-731-1041
NY-N SARATOGA SPRINGS CORK, G 518-877-4917
NY-R BRONX HERNANDEZ, M★ 718-931-3243
NY-T TABERG SHAPLEY, L 315-245-2095
NY-U JAMESTOWN GAWORECKI, J 716-763-2304
NY-W ROCHESTER SCHELKUN, M 585-663-1237
NY-Y BINGHAMTON SEELEY, J 607-656-9414
NORTH CAROLINA
D/D BOONE HULL, D 828-295-6856
NC-A GREENSBORO MYERS, R 336-697-8193
NC-A2 LEXINGTON DEZARN, R 336-969-2180
NC-B GOLDSBORO KING, F 910-293-7643
NC-B2 WINSTON-SALEM HESTER, D 336-945-4031
NC-C CHARLOTTE HOPKINS, P 704-563-6185
NC-C2 SMITHFIELD STRAUGHAN, J 919-989-8232
NC-D GREENVILLE MANNING, R 252-752-4520
NC-D2 NEW BERN JOYNER, P 252-638-1538
NC-E CARY BERNER, R 919-387-7628
NC-E2 ELIZABETH CITY FORTIER, O 252-426-1878
NC-F JACKSONVILLE GRANT, W 910-577-7601
NC-F2 GARNER BOWEN, D 919-847-4151
NC-G HIGH POINT VERTEFEUILLE, B 336-476-1040
NC-G2 WAYNESVILLE WHEELER, C 828-926-7896
NC-H2 DURHAM HYDE, J 919-382-8097
NC-I ASHEVILLE WARREN, A 828-628-1757
NC-J BOONE STOUT, P 423-727-5488
NC-K2 FAYETTEVILLE PARHAM, D 910-868-4946
NC-L GASTONIA HASKIN, J 704-922-8600
NC-L2 MOORESVILLE PENNONI, T 704-660-5887
NC-M SALISBURY CORRIHER, B 704-232-0631
NC-M2 HENDERSONVILLE MOORE, L 828-649-1333
NC-N BURLINGTON DAVIS, L 919-732-7961
NC-O2 HICKORY WHITE, T 828-464-9796
NC-P2 FOREST CITY CHAMPION, R 828-245-5002
NC-Q WILMINGTON ROBBINS, J 910-232-1975
NC-Q2 DUNN/BENSON PIERCE, K 910-980-6038
NC-R THOMASVILLE CLINE, S★ 336-731-6081
NC-S LENOIR EDWARDS, M 828-726-8049
NC-S2 SANFORD GUNTER, B 919-776-2894
NC-T2 ALBEMARLE HATLEY, R 704-385-9318
NC-U LUMBERTON FREEMAN, L 910-739-4776
NC-U2 LAURINBURG BAKER, V 910-281-4921
NC-V STATESVILLE LITTLE, R 704-873-1472
NC-W EDEN HOPPER, D 336-349-6801
NC-W2 JEFFERSON DANCY, J 336-982-4688
NC-X WAKE FOREST RICHARDS, R 919-435-8050
NC-X2 MOUNT AIRY DENNY, D 336-983-0753
NC-Y MORGANTON MAIN, A 828-874-1258
NC-Y2 MONROE LAMBERT, R 704-264-9801
NC-Z ROCKY MOUNT BRYANT, R 252-442-2309
NORTH DAKOTA
D/D FARGO SCHEURING, B 701-232-6217
ND-B BEULAH HAMMARGREN, K 701-873-2777
ND-C BISMARCK HENKE, A 701-255-4963
ND-D FARGO SEIBEL, C 701-261-0640
ND-M MINOT CHRISTIANSON, G 701-852-1633
ND-R MOTT GJERSTAD, L 701-824-2220
OHIO
D/D GROVEPORT FRANK, J 614-409-9178
OH-A FINDLAY NOURSE, B 419-353-2522
OH-A2 HAMILTON NEUMEISTER, R 513-887-1309
OH-A3 MARIETTA SADLER, W 740-984-2297
OH-B MANSFIELD SMITH, D 419-756-9702
OH-B2 BELLEFONTAINE STANIONS, T 614-467-4524
OH-B3 OBETZ MOORE, J 614-833-4204
OH-C MAUMEE FRIESS, M 734-847-1294
OH-C2 GALLIPOLIS SKIDMORE, W 740-446-3993
OH-C3 STRONGSVILLE GAJEWSKY, T 330-225-0070
OH-D CHARDON MEYER, R 440-834-4825
OH-D3 MARYSVILLE DENMAN, K 937-246-3221
OH-E2 CINCINNATI MARTIN, W 513-732-3528
OH-E3 POMEROY DARNELL, P 740-992-0486
OH-F FAIRBORN GLYDEWELL, L 937-322-7156
OH-F2 AMHERST SWARTZ, J 440-933-5561
OH-F3 LANCASTER BRAY, R 740-964-0216
OH-G2 MANTUA HANNING, L 330-626-2686
OH-G3 EATON CHELLIS, M 937-678-9862
OH-H COLUMBUS SPAFFORD, B 614-873-5709
OH-H2 GARFIELD HTS MITCHELL, C 216-383-9009
OH-H3 PROCTORVILLE CHAPMAN, C 740-532-6386
OH-I ORRVILLE BENJAMIN, R 330-276-5900
OH-I2 WARREN STOCKTON, R 330-637-5191
OH-J DAYTON PESTER, R 937-434-3035
OH-K TROY WALLACE, E 937-773-6631
OH-K2 BELLEVUE LANDON, G 419-946-1179
OH-L CINCINNATI RICHARD, R 513-741-3548
OH-L2 NEW PHILADELPHIA LEDSOME, C 330-343-2966
OH-M AUSTINTOWN WILSON, W 330-507-3552
OH-M2 DEFIANCE PETERSON, P 419-636-4958
OH-N LIMA SANDERS, R 419-339-6626
OH-N2 SABINA LANGAN, J 937-376-2289
OH-O NEWARK DAY, R 740-787-1557
OH-P MEDINA MARCINKO, R 330-722-0494
OH-P2 CHILLICOTHE BLACK, J 740-993-2863
OH-Q CANTON PHILLIPS, D 330-477-1827
OH-Q2 CIRCLEVILLE HUFFMAN, B 740-474-1830
OH-R GREENVILLE EBERSOLE, J 937-448-2993
OH-S TIFFIN WHITMER, W 419-618-5010
OH-S2 SPRINGFIELD BEVENS, J 740-852-1923
OH-T KENT DETWILER, S 330-673-4072
OH-T2 TROTWOOD SIMPSON, C 937-832-2197
OH-U CELINA KOHLER, V 419-738-6635
OH-U2 HILLIARD RIEHLE, J 614-336-8231
OH-V ASHLAND WOLF, W 419-945-1315
OH-V2 WINTERSVILLE STRAKA, T★ 740-266-6321
OH-W MARION CLICK, G 740-389-2488
OH-W2 BOWLING GREEN STADER, J 419-472-0633
OH-X ATHENS MEESE, J 740-385-3499
OH-X2 MONROE TAYLOR, D 513-863-6850
OH-Y FREDERICKTOWN HAWKINS, J 740-397-1743
OH-Y2 ZANESVILLE BRADLEY, G 740-849-2169
OH-Z PAINESVILLE KOTHERA, K 440-255-4973
OH-Z2 DELAWARE RICHARDS, B 740-397-0312
OKLAHOMA
D/D OWASSO GRENINGER, R 918-272-9055
OK-A ALTUS UPTERGROVE, B 580-535-4402
OK-E TULSA HANLON, S 918-254-6470
OK-G BARTLESVILLE SAVAGE, D 918-534-1690
OK-J GUTHRIE LEVINGS, W 405-751-6626
OK-K PONCA CITY DUNHAM, D 580-762-6950
OK-L LAWTON BYRNS, T 580-492-4090
OK-N NORMAN JONES, M 405-703-2057
OK-P CLAREMORE DIEDRICH, K 918-343-0117
OK-R ARDMORE MOSS, L 580-226-6385
OK-S MIDWEST CITY COOPER, W 405-386-9941
OK-W MUSTANG SHACKELFORD, J 405-392-3227
OK-X STILLWATER SWEEDEN, T 405-372-6288
OREGON
D/D LEBANON MCFARLAND, W 541-259-4429
OR-E EUGENE HUNTER, M 541-912-3640
OR-G SALEM CHOATE, B 503-932-0206
OR-I OREGON CITY MASHEK, R 503-650-6172
OR-J ALBANY MORRIS, D 541-928-5614
PENNSYLVANIA
D/D EVERETT STONE, C 814-652-6554
PA-A KING OF PRUSSIA DUNN, G 610-369-3688
PA-B LITITZ MCCLUN, J 717-733-1870
PA-C CHAMBERSBURG DICE, L 717-264-8863
PA-D CRANBERRY TWP RICE, D 724-452-5730
PA-E BELLE VERNON LUFFY, S 724-228-4809
PA-F BELLEFONTE SNYDER, C 814-571-3469
PA-G ERIE LOVE, H 814-835-9423
PA-H BERWICK PETERS, D 570-764-1218
PA-I REYNOLDSVILLE CONNER, T 814-938-5958
PA-K DILLSBURG BRETZ, D 717-564-2395
PA-L ALLENTOWN NEWTON, B 215-257-3350
PA-M WILLIAMSPORT THOMAS, G 570-322-6976
PA-N MEADVILLE EDDY, K 724-253-3194
PA-O SHELOCTA ARTMAN, D 724-845-1655
PA-P PITTSBURGH MILLER, M 412-563-4920
PA-Q RUSSELL MCAULAY, J 814-726-2466
PA-R SAYRE HARPER, W 607-625-4414
PA-S ALTOONA HEFFELFINGER, J 814-943-1392
PA-T SOMERSET JOHNSON, D 814-324-4526
PA-U MONROEVILLE CRAIG, B 412-793-7151
PA-V HANOVER MOTTER, D 717-226-3153
PA-W EVERETT FAUPEL, L 514-733-4349
PA-X TUNKHANNOCK RODGERS, R 570-587-2531
PA-Y QUAKERTOWN JACKSON, W 610-970-0356
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D/D LINCOLN BURNS, J 401-728-6617
RI-A MIDDLETOWN PIMENTEL, C 401-849-3291
RI-B WARWICK GIULIANI, A 401-884-4230
SOUTH CAROLINA
D/D EASLEY BLACKSTON, C 864-269-3288
SC-A ANDERSON WICKISER, G★ 864-225-2518
SC-B FLORENCE PETRUSH, J 843-319-3228
SC-C BEAUFORT HARRIS, H 843-524-0981
SC-D COLUMBIA PRICE, D 803-600-0037
SC-E GREENVILLE COLEMAN, C 864-834-5170
SC-F EASLEY COLLINS, G 864-269-2390
SC-G CHARLESTON DEFENDI, D 843-572-6905
SC-H YORK HARPSTER, R 803-684-6402
SC-I CLEMSON CAPMAN, D 864-718-0746
SC-J MYRTLE BEACH BOGART, T 843-650-4382
SC-L LANCASTER CARNES, P 803-283-9615
SC-M GREENWOOD COLLYER, R 864-443-2581
SC-N GAFFNEY WILLIAMS, C 864-487-5928
SC-O CHESTERFIELD SIMMONS, D 842-623-6243
SC-P LEXINGTON GORDON, W 803-939-4862
SC-Q AIKEN CAMPBELL, A 803-649-0456
SC-R ORANGEBURG GROOM, R 803-536-0018
SC-S NEWBERRY DOWD, R 803-364-2104
SC-U SENECA FRANKUM, W 864-985-0080
SOUTH DAKOTA
D/D SIOUX FALLS LEHMAN, D 605-331-5651
SD-A SIOUX FALLS KUECHENMEISTER, C 605-691-9106
TENNESSEE
D/D SEVIERVILLE ZAHN, K 865-774-7740
TN-A NASHVILLE COMBS, L 615-889-2147
TN-A2 MARYVILLE HAMILTON, G★ 865-982-7905
TN-B KNOXVILLE ROBERTS, D 865-777-5400
TN-C KINGSPORT JAYNE, T 423-323-2239
TN-C2 CROSSVILLE BISE, S 931-484-1409
TN-D NASHVILLE GRIFFIN, R 615-533-4603
TN-D2 DYERSBURG SIMMONS, W 731-487-2062
TN-F MORRISTOWN MIRACLE, W 865-828-8056
TN-G TULLAHOMA COBB, J 931-649-2059
TN-G2 KODAK MCCOY, J 865-933-1818
TN-I BOLIVAR RAY, W 731-658-2974
TN-K DICKSON BLACKMON, T 931-729-0750
TN-L LEBANON SMITH, A 615-369-1352
TN-M LENOIR CITY SHOEMAKER, C 865-856-3520
TN-N JACKSON WEBB, C 731-479-2167
TN-O CLEVELAND MCAMIS, T 423-479-6757
TN-P SPRINGFIELD HUNTER, T 615-384-3722
TN-Q CLARKSVILLE TURNER, C 931-232-5792
TN-R HUNTLAND RODEN, J 256-379-2685
TN-S PORTLAND DORRIS, M 615-325-8909
TN-T KNOXVILLE BALES, W 865-687-2986
TN-U COOKEVILLE SPAKES, R 931-739-3866
TN-V CHATTANOOGA MCGILL, D 423-313-2457
TN-W2 MEMPHIS BREWINGTON, P 901-603-0910
TN-Y MURFREESBORO GRAZIER, E 615-459-4499
TN-Z COLUMBIA SMITHSON, J 931-359-5549
TEXAS
D/D BURLESON PETERSON, K 817-293-4667
TX-A AMARILLO EARLY, W 806-839-6145
TX-A1 EL PASO BAKER, D 915-585-1304
TX-A2 LUBBOCK WHITE, R 806-789-9094
TX-B MESQUITE AUGUSTAS, G 972-226-3845
TX-C BAYTOWN CHERRY, R 281-421-0792
TX-D CONROE MORGAN, R 281-659-9791
TX-E WICHITA FALLS ATKINSON, J 940-569-0919
TX-G TOMBALL MINGS, G 832-717-3157
TX-G2 FARMERSVILLE CHENEY, R 903-356-6450
TX-H SAN ANTONIO MACMASTER, B 210-520-3061
TX-I MARSHALL ACKER, J 903-753-6202
TX-J BEAUMONT PARDEN, D 409-994-3859
TX-K LA GRANGE COOPER, R 979-773-4077
TX-K2 KERRVILLE MCKINNEY, H 830-796-7797
TX-L ANGLETON MAYO, A 979-849-3147
TX-L2 NACOGDOCHES HEFLIN, J 936-564-2971
TX-M ARLINGTON BURT, W 817-485-7405
TX-M2 SPRING HARRIS, B 936-539-1860
TX-N2 HUMBLE THACKER, M 281-399-2469
TX-O AUSTIN HEENE, M 512-288-4152
TX-O2 BROWNWOOD DAVIS, R 325-698-6941
TX-P GRANBURY MEW, J 817-291-3498
TX-R DALLAS/FORTWORTH JONES, J 817-521-3491
TX-S MAGNOLIA JONES, C 936-856-6261
TX-S2 LEAGUE CITY KOERBER, J 281-332-8829
TX-T KILLEEN GARRETT, D 254-554-4123
TX-U SAN ANTONIO SEVERE, B 210-403-9299
TX-U2 KELLER MARSH, J 214-274-3709
TX-V RIO GRANDE VALLEY MACOMB, C 956-572-3451
TX-V2 VICTORIA BENNETT, J 361-652-3788
TX-W HOUSTON SCHMITZ, B 281-859-9229
TX-W2 WAXAHACHIE SMITH, D 972-723-5582
TX-X CORPUS CHRISTI MANSON, B 361-241-5086
TX-X2 HOUSTON NUNEZ, R 281-213-3223
TX-Y ODESSA TERRELL, J 915-522-2286
TX-Y2 TYLER GEORGE, D 903-586-5107
TX-Z DEER PARK HUNT, E 281-808-1589
TX-Z2 MCKINNEY GOUND, N 972-596-4047
UTAH
D/D WEST JORDAN QUICK, B 801-567-1391
UT-A ST GEORGE SMITH, D 435-627-2289
UT-B PRICE OTT, T 435-613-9790
UT-H LAYTON MAQUET, M 801-547-9890
UT-L LOGAN GLEASON, W 435-245-4776
UT-M WEST JORDAN DUBOIS, D 801-280-7210
VERMONT
D/D RUTLAND EVANS, N 802-773-9197
VT-A RUTLAND COYNE, J 802-672-1992
VIRGINIA
D/D DALE CITY HASIAK, P 703-590-5712
VA-A SPRINGFIELD TAYLOR, K 703-819-6766
VA-A1 STAFFORD MILLER, C 540-286-0342
VA-B VIRGINIA BEACH WESTON, D 757-463-4429
VA-C NEWPORT NEWS BROOKS, M 757-596-7943
VA-D RICHMOND NELMES, E 804-748-3742
VA-E FREDERICKSBURG COMBS, G 540-840-0394
VA-F WINCHESTER AEMMER, J 540-542-6793
VA-H ABINGDON MCCAULEY, E 276-628-4091
VA-I MANASSAS KARL, C 703-369-2564
VA-J SOUTH BOSTON POOLE, P 434-572-2084
VA-K ROANOKE BRENNAN, D 540-297-7510
VA-L CHESAPEAKE BROOKS, D 757-572-6655
VA-M RIDGEWAY CLARK, R 276-632-7215
VA-O WILLIAMSBURG DICKSON, J 757-872-0690
VA-P CHARLOTTESVILLE CARR, R 540-967-0607
VA-Q CLIFTON FORGE PENDLETON, S 540-862-7124
VA-R HARRISONBURG WARREN, W 540-377-6282
VA-U HANOVER BOONE, T 804-543-8282
VA-V BEDFORD MILLER, M 540-588-9556
VA-W CHESTER LAND, E 804-520-9170
VA-X SALEM MONTGOMERY, F 540-254-2776
VA-Y LEESBURG BAKER, R 703-318-5899
WASHINGTON
D/D SHELTON HUDNELL, M 360-426-0213
WA-A SEATTLE HARVEY, S 206-412-2042
WA-B BREMERTON CLARK, D 360-275-5614
WA-C EVERETT WELLS, H 425-788-1734
WA-D ABERDEEN HOPKINS, S 360-249-4846
WA-E BELLEVUE CHAVEZ, D 425-277-3373
WA-F TACOMA MITCHELL, R 253-874-1141
WA-G GIG HARBOR SCOTT, J 253-857-5970
WA-H BELLINGHAM CALMAN, G 360-739-5888
WA-I OLYMPIA YARNELL, J 360-438-9765
WA-K WHITE SALMON WATKINS, S 541-298-1923
WA-L KENNEWICK DOMAS, G 509-582-7214
WA-M YAKIMA HAFSOS, R 509-697-4415
WA-N SPOKANE MCCOLLIM, T 509-326-5486
WA-O PORT ORCHARD SCRIVNER, J 360-275-8606
WA-P LONGVIEW PORTER, C 360-636-0519
WA-Q PUYALLUP CALDARA, C 253-770-4927
WA-R WALLA WALLA CRAIN, K 509-525-2777
WA-V AUBURN DUNN, E 206-431-0961
WA-X VANCOUVER FRERICHS, M 503-516-9940
WA-Y ENUMCLAW WEIKART, D 206-915-8107
WA-Z CENTRALIA HUTCHINSON, S 360-352-7813
WEST VIRGINIA
D/D POCA MOWRER, J 304-755-9603
WV-A HEDGESVILLE RAMSEY-JONES, R 301-791-8176
WV-B CLARKSBURG HUTSON, D 304-782-1528
WV-C HUNTINGTON FULLER, D 740-886-6460
WV-E MOUNDSVILLE SHAFER, T 304-280-1667
WV-F KEYSER FRUM, M 304-623-6711
WV-G BECKLEY BUCKNER, J 304-872-5954
WV-H CHARLESTON SKIDMORE, J 304-965-6196
WV-I MORGANTOWN MCCORMICK, W 304-598-0200
WV-J PARKERSBURG BYERS, D 304-273-0195
WV-K ELKINS GREGOIRE, W 304-636-4718
WISCONSIN
D/D IXONIA HULTINE, M 920-261-7101
WI-A JANESVILLE PIERCE, C 608-363-8700
WI-C FOND DU LAC HEMPE, J 920-753-2185
WI-D WI DELLS SCHUELLER, T 608-846-4667
WI-E BEAVER DAM SHARP, G 920-210-9153
WI-F RACINE YOUNG, T 262-633-8415
WI-G MILWAUKEE BALLMANN, T 920-452-4779
WI-H MADISON HANSON, B 608-244-8958
WI-I SPRING GREEN FRIES, R 608-732-7299
WI-J PLYMOUTH GULSETH, R 920-553-8862
WI-K WI RAPIDS FREEMAN, D 715-325-6477
WI-M GREEN BAY HALLETT, I 920-432-6627
WI-N WAUKESHA ANDERSON, D 262-574-0490
WI-O WEST SALEM KORISH, T 608-781-6133
WI-P RHINELANDER FLECHNER - HARING, M 715-453-8718
WI-Q WAUSAU DUCKETT, M 715-446-3346
WI-S MENOMONIE YESKE, M 715-986-2749
WI-V APPLETON TRAXLER, M 920-731-0694
WI-X CHIPPEWA FALLS WEIBEL, R 715-577-8849
WI-Z MARSHFIELD FRANKE, G 715-384-9369
WYOMING
D/D CASPER NADING, M 307-266-1822
WY-A GILLETTE MAURER, D 307-686-6405
WY-B CHEYENNE HARVEY, K 307-630-6285
WY-C ROCK SPRINGS VANDERSLOOT, R 307-362-9206
WY-D CASPER KENT, B 307-472-1734
WY-E SHERIDAN FREY, G 307-751-1264
WY-F CODY HARDY, D 307-272-7401
CANADA
ALBERTA
D/D ARDROSSAN WOOLSEY, R 780-922-2670
AB-A CALGARY BAKER, J 403-285-0063
AB-B EDMONTON BROOKS, T 780-349-1093
AB-C INNISFAIL CHRISTENSEN, R 403-340-3457
AB-D BROOKS MEDICINE HAT TAYLOR, J 403-362-2598
AB-G BARRHEAD DE BRUYN, M 780-674-2125
AB-L LETHBRIDGE BERES, R 403-758-6427
BRITISH COLUMBIA
D/D MAPLE RIDGE TUCKER, A 604-462-0822
BC-A VANCOUVER WAIT, J 604-628-6657
BC-C CHILLIWACK MEYER, G 604-858-9963
BC-D SURREY HAMILTON, D 604-535-3355
BC-G KAMLOOPS ELLIOTT, K 250-374-2583
BC-K KELOWNA VERHAEGHE, R 250-707-1722
BC-P PRINCE GEORGE WILL, G 250-963-5004
BC-V VICTORIA JENKINS, W 250-478-1813
MANITOBA
MB-A WINNIPEG ZILKOWSKY, B 204-895-1512
NEW BRUNSWICK
D/D PENNFIELD STEWART, T 506-755-6606
NB-A MONCTON CLARK, R 506-533-0710
NB-M MIRAMICHI HOEKMAN, J★ 506-622-3373
NB-S PENNFIELD HARTLING, W 506-633-9618
NEWFOUNDLAND
D/D SHOAL HARBOUR PORTER, L 709-466-4388
NL-A SAINT JOHN’S NEWMAN, W 709-782-0417
NL-B CARBONEAR GREEN, D 709-586-2310
NL-T CLARENVILLE OSMOND, C 709-466-3713
NOVA SCOTIA
D/D LAKE ECHO GORRILL, H 902-829-2287
NS-A HALIFAX SPENCE, D 902-889-2501
NS-T TRURO TUCKER, A 902-662-2276
ONTARIO
D/D FREELTON CORNER, D 905-659-4424
ON-A CHATHAM NELLIGAN, D 519-692-3514
ON-B OTTAWA CONNORS, K 613-825-4557
ON-C DRAYTON MILLS, G 519-824-9840
ON-D WHITBY/DURHAM PALLESKE, W 905-985-9064
ON-E KITCHENER ROBERTS, S 519-742-0325
ON-F ORLEANS LEGER, C 613-837-4864
ON-G NIAGARA REGION ROBINS, T 905-788-9809
ON-H SAULT STE MARIE SHAULE, L 705-942-2436
ON-K KINGSTON BRINKLOW, T 613-771-9874
ON-M HAMILTON/HALTON POPOVIC, A 905-821-6905
ON-N NORTH BAY VERHULST, C 705-752-5724
ON-O OWEN SOUND FERGUSON, D 519-371-0498
ON-Q QUINTE HALLER, P 613-966-1805
ON-S LONDON MALCOLM, S 519-773-3170
ON-T TIMMINS LASCELLE, N 705-268-4968
ON-W WINDSOR CHILCOTT, N 519-979-7283
ON-X MUSKOKA DYER, R 705-645-0004
ON-Y MISSISSAUGA DILLMAN, J 905-828-1804
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
D/D MONTAGUE KEARNEY, W★ 902-838-4718
PE-A MONTAGUE MACKINNON, B 902-569-4178
QUEBEC
D/D ST JEAN SUR RICHELIE AUBE, R 450-349-6234
QC-D ST HUBERT GRIGNON, R 450-676-0065
QC-G DRUMMONDVILLE DIONNE, R 819-394-3330
QC-M SHAWINIGAN LALONDE, A 819-538-6973
QC-Q VAUDREUIL/DORION PERREAULT, D 450-424-0796
SASKATCHEWAN
SK-D SASKATOON DAVIDSON, C 306-382-0608
SK-E SWIFT CURRENT LIEN, R 306-587-2681
YUKON TERRITORY
D/D WHITEHORSE MCCUE, B 867-633-6383
YT-A WHITEHORSE JONES, K 867-668-7558
DENMARK
DK-A ATTERUP RAUN, J 00-45-54712797
DK-B JYLLAND WINTHER, P 00-45-4057-1050
ENGLAND
D/D NORTHFLEET DONOGHUE, P 01474-361-748
EN-A WORTHING NOY, M 441903695534
ICELAND
D/D REYKJAVIK ALEXANDERSSON, J 354-893-0171
IS-A KEFLAVIK EIRIKSSON, O 354-899-8007
INDONESIA
IR-A JAKARTA HAINIM, J 62-21-7262502
ISRAEL
ISR-A TEL-AVIV SANDEROVICH, D 972-542-300-311
NEW ZEALAND
NZ-A CHRISTCHURCH SCOTT, B 00-64-3-3833589
NORWAY
D/D RENNEBU KROKAN, E 00-47-90850479
NO-A HAUGESUND FRIESTAD, T 00-47-52831025
NO-B SOUTH EAST NORWAY ROKSTAD, I 00-47-63856181
NO-C TRONDHEIM OFSTAD, T 0047-92093728
NO-E INDEROY SAMDAL, S 0047-74169798
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PANAMA
D/D ANCON PANAMA SANCHEZ, A 0-507-232-6640
SWEDEN
D/D HJARNARP BUHLER, L 00-47-92-033847
H A L L O F F A M E
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(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.)
Allen, Donald..........................................................Fairfield, CA
Babin, Phillip..........................................................Gonzales, LA
Brady, Gene ..........................................................Pasadena, TX
Brady, Sarah..........................................................Pasadena, TX
Carson, John ........................................................Jacksonville, IL
Carter, Dave ........................................................Crystal Lake, IL
Collins, Jim .......................................................Green Valley, AZ
Dodd, Kacey ..........................................................Gadsden, AL
Dodd, Josh .............................................................Gadsden, AL
Fisher, Steven .....................................................Hutchinson, MN
Grant, Ken.............................................................Pensacola, FL
Hewitt, David ..............................................................Mesa, AZ
Holton, Dean ........................................................Louisburg, NC
Howell, Richard. ..............................................Albuquerque, NM
Humphrey, Robert .................................................Clarksville, AR
Hutchens, Jim ..................................................Pleasant View, TN
Hutchens, Shirrin..............................................Pleasant View, TN
Kephart, Richard ....................................................Pensacola, FL
Knudtson, Ronald .................................................Mason City, IA
Knudtson, Karen...................................................Mason City, IA
Kolaske, Neal .....................................................Milwaukee, WI
Landis, Dick ..........................................................Zephyrhills, FL
Lantz, Charles.........................................................Wooster, OH
Lear, Tom.................................................................Bidwell, OH
Legris, Mike................................................................Bradley, IL
Lewis, Edward .......................................................Concord, NH
Lewis, Judith ..........................................................Concord, NH
Lyman, B.J.. ...................................................Santa Barbara, CA
Lyman, Kit L. .................................................Santa Barbara, CA
McNabb, Charles...............................................Springfield, MO
Michaud, Roberta ............................................Albuquerque, NM
Miller, Clifford...............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Mytinger, David .........................................................Lenoir, NC
Panter, Jim...............................................................Canton, OH
Preston, John.........................................................Jacksboro, TN
Rasmussen, Robert ............................................Minneapolis, MN
Rasmussen, Delores...........................................Minneapolis, MN
Rennick, Bob................................................Kings Mountain, NC
Roberts, Logan .......................................................Chandler, AZ
Sharp, Gaylord ......................................................Friesland, WI
Shrader, Robert...................................................San Antonio, FL
Simmons, William ..................................................Newbern, TN
Smith, Steven ................................................................York, SC
Smith, Bruce ............................................................London, ON
Swanson, Lloyd .............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Taber, Frank....................................................Port Orchard, WA
Taylor, John .......................................................Fountain Inn, SC
Thayer, Gary ....................................................McDonough, GA
Townsley, Richard.....................................................Mahomet, IL
Vaillancourt, Michael .............................................Montrose, CO
Waer, Allan, Sr. ..................................................Meshoppen, PA
White, Kirby ..........................................................Burgoon, OH
Williams, Boyce..............................................Holiday Island, AR
Wilson, Kerry .........................................................Gadsden, AL
Wilson, Joyce .........................................................Gadsden, AL
Zakrajsek, Martin ..................................................Richland, WA
N E W H A L L O F H O N O R
Follett, Richard ....................Guntersville, AL Hansen, Kim..................Næstved, Denmark Oberholtzer, Larry...................Ashland, OH
I N M E M O R I A M
Charlie Bodner
GWRRA #113855
Akron, OH
Sharon Hart
GWRRA #42389-01
Coolville, OH
Gary D. McKay
GWRRA #159784
Honolulu, HI
Larry Sumner
GWRRA #16242
Texico, IL
Cynthia Bullock
GWRRA #112451-01
West Monroe, LA
Ronald Johnson
GWRRA #99397
Kingman, AZ
Scott Moorhead
GWRRA #94652
Glenpool, OK
Kenneth Taran
GWRRA #139903
Gold Canyon, AZ
Deborah L. Carpenter
GWRRA #134754-01
Hanover Park, IL
Glenn Leard
GWRRA #74768
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Scott Petersen
GWRRA #176473
Alden, MN
Kenneth Thole
GWRRA #270534
Suffolk, VA
Sandy G. Clark
GWRRA #96862-01
Farr West, UT
Hubert B. Lewis
GWRRA #51087
Goldsboro, NC
Harold Roberts
GWRRA #3652
Spring City, PA
James H. Till
GWRRA #120692
New Haven, IN
Hamilton Beau Cunningham
GWRRA #232023
Pineville, LA
Marilyn Lundblade
GWRRA #44430-01
Mustang, OK
Elaine Santopeitro
GWRRA #222308-01
Shrewsburg, VT
Merle Wilson
GWRRA #274545
New Market, TN
Earl Gervais
GWRRA #89472
The Villages, FL
Edward J. Martin
GWRRA #159180
Kunkletown, PA
Don Schweedler
GWRRA #130493
Albuquerque, NM
Barbara Haeck
GWRRA #132738-01
Eaton Rapids, MI
William McGregor
GWRRA #78890
Venice, FL
Robert Smith
GWRRA #278880
Davenport, IA
November 2008 93

GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS
( 8 0 0 ) 8 4 3 - 9 4 6 0 o r ( 6 2 3 ) 5 8 1 - 2 5 0 0
CHECK OUR WEB SITE www.gwrra.org FOR A COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!
“The GWRRA
3-IN-1 Jacket”
NOW ON
SALE!
Medium weight liner zips inside
lightweight shell. Reflective
piping. Embroidered logos and
lettering. Great, easily packed,
dirt-shedding jackets!
BE SURE TO CHECK SIZING
(below).
3061022 – Med (Size 40) .....................................SORRY, SOLD OUT
3061023 – Lg (Size 42) ..........Was $149.99—SALE PRICE $120.00
3061024 – XL (Size 44) ..........Was $149.99—SALE PRICE $120.00
Stay Cool With RideHide!
RideHide Performance Gear’s Tour LS
microfiber shirt will keep you dry and
comfortable in the stickiest weather.
This ingenious fabric wicks moisture
away from your skin, preventing the
shirt from clinging to you. Microfiber
weighs 50% less than cotton and
dries 80% faster, making it an ideal
“wash and go” riding gear item. You
will enjoy this silky shirt with its
exclusive GWRRA logo.
3051000 - Small ..............$25.00
3051001 - Med ...SORRY, SOLD OUT
3051002 - Lg.......SORRY, SOLD OUT
3051003 - XL.......SORRY, SOLD OUT
3051004 - 2XL.....SORRY, SOLD OUT
NEW!
Now In Silver!
GWRRA RideHide
One of the most popular items
in the past few years is now
available in silver. Long-sleeve,
stay-snug cuffs to prevent
rollup. Blue lettering shows
GWRRA in a whole new way.
3081000 - Small .......$25.00
3081001 - Medium ...$25.00
3081002 - Large .......$25.00
3081003 - XL............$25.00
3081004 - 2XL..........$25.00
3081005 - 3XL..........$25.00
NEW!
White Ridehide
One of the most popular
items in the past few years
is now available in white.
Long- sleeve, stay-snug cuffs
to prevent rollup. Red lettering
shows GWRRA in a
whole new way.
3081006 - Small......$25.00
3081007 - Medium ..$25.00
3081008 - Large......$25.00
3081009 - XL...........$25.00
3081010 - 2XL.........$25.00
3081011 - 3XL.........$25.00
EZ Air Gauge
From G.H. Meiser &
Company, a combination
air pressure
gauge and inflator.
Works with Gold
Wing’s
on-board compressor,
as a stand-alone
gauge or with service
station air hoses.
Permits viewing pressure
while inflating.
Bleed valve permits
fine pressure adjustment.
Brass fittings
ensure a tight seal
and long service life.
4011001 $19.95
NOTE: The GL1800
does not have an onboard
comressor. The EZ
Air Gauge will work on
the GL1800 tires, but
requires access to a 1988-2000 GL1500’s
compressor.
Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessory
hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use
with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor.
4011000 $12.95
EZ Air Combo
Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!
4011002 $29.95
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Order of Legions Patch
This patch is perfect for your favorite friend or relative
who has a military connection. The patches denote the
status of their service from active, reserve, retired or
veteran and the seal proudly announces their branch
of the services.
PATCH-ACTIVE..................$4.00
PATCH-RESERVE................$4.00
PATCH-RETIRED.................$4.00
PATCH-VETERANS ............$4.00
SEAL-AIRFORCE................ $2.00
SEAL-ARMY.......................$2.00
SEAL-COASTGUARD......... $2.00
SEAL-MARINES .................$2.00
SEAL-NAVY ......................$2.00
Griffin Patch Red
4-inch vest patch........2031002 - 4”........$4.50
10-inch back patch ....2031003 - 10”....$10.00
Griffin Patch Black
4-inch vest patch........2031004 - 4”........$5.00
10-inch back patch ....2031005 - 10”....$12.00
Black Drawstring Cinch Pack
GWRRA logo on the front. Open main compartment
includes shoulder straps, which also cinch
the bag shut. Creates easy access to large storage
compartment. Straps can be used for over the
shoulder or backpack carry. Made of 210d
Nylon fabric.
4081000 $10.00
GWRRA Beacon
Multi function auto safety
beacon. Comes with magnetic
base to attach to rear
of auto. Cutting device for
emergency release. Glass
breaking hammer to use on
auto glass in case of emergency.
Batteries
not included.
BEACON LIGHT-$18.00
GWRRA Shirt
Long sleeve white shirt
with pocket in front.
Logo on back and
front pocket.
$20.00
2XL & 3XL - $21.00
GWRRA Hat
GW on front with
GWRRA on the back.
Flex fit cap. SM/MD
& LG/XL Available.
each $20.00
GWRRA Bracelet
Silver braclet displaying
GWRRA's full color logo
and motto "Friends for
Fun, Safety &
Knowledge"
each $20.00
GWRRA Earrings
Gold dangle earrings
displaying GWRRA's
black & gold logo.
$5.00 each pair
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Subtotal
AZ Residents add 8.3% Sales Tax
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Unconditional Guarantee: Every item we sell is guaranteed unconditionally for its normal life under standard use. Should any product fail to
meet your expectations, simply return it. We will replace it, refund the purchase price or credit your credit card.
$
CD/DVD OPENER-$1.00
MEDALLION-$4.00
COOL PACK-$5.00
KEYCHAIN/BOTTLE OPENER-$1.00
GWRRA Plaques
Recognition plaques for someone special or for
your local Chapter meeting site. Engraved in
solid wood with oak or white marble finish.
Order at (800) 843-9460 or at www.gwrra.org.
4061002 – Oak $20 plus s/h.
4061003 – White Marble $20 plus s/h.
October 2008 95

eaders’ rides
Do you have a good, clear photograph of your pride and joy? This section of Wing World is designed to show off as many bikes as possible. Give us information about your Gold Wing; start with the basics of its year, model
and color, then tell a little about what is special about your bike. Send your description and photos to: Wing World Editorial Department, 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027, or via email to editor@gwrra.org.
A SPECIAL “SALUTE TO VETERANS” PAGE
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2005 GL1800
My name is Rob Keller (GWRRA #236580, of
Bismark, ND), and I recently retired from active duty in
the North Dakota Army National Guard. One of my
goals for the past several years was to ride my 2005
GL1800 to Alaska via the Alaska Highway (especially
since it was engineered and built by the US Army Corps
of Engineers) and return via the Alaska Maritime
Highway System from Haines,Alaska, to Bellingham,
Washington.The ride was the culmination of my military
career, and it was shared by over 3,000 people who
lived the ride through my travel blog, which I posted to
every day.You can check it out at www.mytb.org/
robkeller. Here is a picture of me and my bright blue
metallic GL1800 at Mile “0” of the world
famous Alaska Highway.
1988 GL1500
This is us (Bill & Rita Ball, GWRRA #59489, of Newport,
Tennessee) and our 1988 grey GL1500 Gold Wing with
matching 1992 Escapade trailer at the Veterans Overlook in
Grainger County Tennessee.We are the proud owners of
this bike and enjoy riding the scenic routes in all states.
We’ve been riding since 1973 and have
toured 44 states and 3 Canadian Provinces.
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GL1500, GL1800, GL1800
Red, white, and blue bikes of Members of VA-R
(of Harrisonburg,Virginia) at the National D-Day
Memorial in Bedford,Virginia.VA-R was on a scheduled
Chapter ride on August 16 when the shot was
taken.A sign there notes that Bedford was chosen
as the site for this memorial because,
“Proportionally this community suffered the
nation's severest D-Day losses. Recognizing
Bedford as emblematic of all communities, large
and small, whose citizen-soldiers served on D-Day,
Congress warranted the establishment of the
National D-Day Memorial here." Bedford is just a
short ride off of the Blue Ridge Parkway from
Peaks of Otter.
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1976 Yellow GL1000
and N-Line Trailer
“This shot along Going-To-The-Sun
Road was taken on my sixth trip, since
1985, to Glacier National Park from
the Denver area—all on this motorcycle,”
says Larry Cole (GWRRA
#150487).“The bike, now with 126,000
miles on it, had no trouble pulling a
trailer of camping gear over Logan
Pass,” he adds. “And I refer to this tour
as the ‘32/62 Tour’, the relative ages of
the motorcycle and me! These classic
bikes just keep on ticking.”
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1999 Valkyrie Interstate
“This is ‘The Black Pearl’ in front
of what I knew would be a perfect
background for a photo of us (Evan &
Cindy Parton, GWRRA #158187, of
Kannapolis, North Carolina) and our
bike,” says Evan.“It’s our ‘Pride and
Joy’, and the first time I saw this garden
shed on the outskirts of
Charlotte, I knew that it would be
where the picture would be taken,”
he adds.“We were selected as our
Chapter’s (NC-L2 of Mooresville)
Couple of the Year, and we needed a
picture to turn in with our resume
for the District Selection process. So,
with the permission of the owners
and the help of their dog, we took
full advantage of a beautiful August
afternoon to get this shot.”
2008 GL1800
I (James Weatherall, GWRRA
#239505, of Hoboken, New
Jersey) took this shot of my
Gold Wing 2008 Airbag model
one morning on my way to
work. It’s a shot at DeBaun
Field on the campus of the
Stevens Institute of Technology
in Hoboken.The balloon says
“PNC Bank Salutes America”
on the side and was being test
inflated for the NJ Balloon
Festival. I just couldn't resist
this backdrop!
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November 2008 97

F I N I S H I N G
TOUCHES
A Ride to the
“Freedom Rock"
By Donald Rice • GWRRA #62125 • Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
In the early hours, our alarm called us to awake.
We asked, “Dear Lord, watch over us, this ride we are about to take.
Bless our families and friends, as we ride with Wisconsin's Chapter D.
Good roads, clear skies, and pleasant weather, we leave to Thee.
May all who live along our road, be best of friends to man,
For we truly believe, what will be, will be of Your Plan. Amen.”
The Gold Wing was double-checked, as was the trailer with its load,
With maps and plans—and us in our riding gear—we were ready for the road.
We rode to meet our Gold Wing friends, that sweet morning in May.
We found everyone was ready, radios checked, so we were on our way.
First stop was Dubuque, Iowa, to ride the cable car to the top,
Next stop was for a quick lunch at the A & W, then on to our hotel stop.
Sunday morning, we rode our Gold Wings to the “Freedom Rock” to see.
And where our plans were for “Bubba” Sornsen, and his wife Marie, to be.
As we looked upon that old Rock, which we found nothing short of Great,
This man deserves a medal, we thought, this young man from the Iowa state.
Paintbrush in hand, a dream had been created from Bubba’s gift of art.
With only Heaven’s light, new beauty appeared from his mind and his heart.
The “Rock”, with its new coat of paint, now stands to tell us all a new story.
It tells of all who have stood to Honor and Protect “Old Glory”.
For there on the rock is painted pictures of “The Brave and the Free”,
And all who have fallen to Defend “My Country, ’Tis of Thee”.
All who came that day found the true “American Pride”.
Yes, the Ten-Year Dedication of the “Rock” was well worth the ride.
Then came the time to say our goodbyes, as our Gold Wings sat patiently in wait.
There was more to tell but, as usual, we were running late.
What has been told to you here, we hope will come to be,
An invitation to the “Freedom Rock” for all to come and see.
Our Gold Wings sang their highway song on the way to our destination.
All our plans—now history—for we had arrived at the Ten-Year Dedication.
God Bless America!
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Red, white, and blue Wings by the rock in 2006. (Left to
right: Gen & Connie Krayer’s GL1500; Bob & Sue
Fleming’s GL1500; Don & Tina Rice’s GL1800.)
Donald & Tina Rice by the “Freedom Rock” at
its Ten-Year Dedication this year.
98 Wing World