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Rails & Trails:
A Gold Wing
Friendship
Restoring
a 1983
Aspencade
June 2007 • Monthly U.S. $3.95 • Canada $4.95
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ALSO:
30-Year Anniversary Salute!
Two Northeast Tours
Murals: The Step-by-Step
Airbrush Process

ABOUT THE
COVER
Carlos Contreras, GWRRA #148313,
of Elgin, Illinois, convinced some
Mexican gentlemen to load his 2001
GL1800 onto one of their boats in
order to cross the Usumacinta River
into Guatemala in the winter of 2005.
(See "Bragging Rights," page 18, for
more on his five-country adventure.)
Advertisers Listing .............................................95
Another Point of View ........................................8
Association Leader Listing.............................101
Bragging Rights....................................................18
Cartoon................................................................81
Classifieds.............................................................96
Directors' Viewpoint............................................7
Events/Photo Tours............................................98
CONTENTS
DEPARTMENTS
Finishing Touches..............................................110
Golden Dealers ..................................................12
GWRRA Official Products ............................106
GWRRA/Rescue Application ........................100
Hall of Fame......................................................105
In Memoriam.....................................................105
Motorcycle Goodies..........................................94
New Hall of Honor.........................................105
NEW SHOWS! See
schedule on page 76.
June 2007 • Volume 30 Issue 6
Page 42 Page 54 Page 70
Features
Rails & Trails:A Gold Wing Friendship ................................................................................42
Northeast Notch Run: 11 Notches in 1 Day ....................................................................48
The Great Northeast Tour of 2006.....................................................................................54
Restoring a 1983 Aspencade .................................................................................................64
So You Want a Mural on Your Toy! .......................................................................................70
No Place for Complacency on the Road to La Crosse..................................................74
Summer Specials Section........................................................................................................82
Info Bytes
My Very First Wing Ding:And Why We’ll Be Back...........................................................22
Ride Better: GWRRA Top Gun Competition—Tight U-Turns.....................................34
Special 30-Year Anniversary Celebration Section ............................................................38
Correctly Displaying the U.S. Flag........................................................................................78
News Briefs .........................................................16
Product Report ..................................................24
Readers' Responses...........................................10
Readers' Rides ..................................................108
Two for the Road.................................................4
Wing Ding 29 Application................................91
Workbench..........................................................26
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June 2007 3

T W O
T H E
F O R
R O A D
For the past week, I have had the opportunity to serve as a member
of a jury.The summons to appear for jury duty arrived from
the United States District Court. I was to consider myself eligible
for duty for a month’s time. I was directed to
phone the court on a given day, punch in the nine
digits of my juror number and follow the court’s
directives. God must have been merciful, for I was
passed over on Passover and Easter Week, but
directed to show up the following week.
Now, I appreciate the importance of fulfilling
my civic duty, and jury duty can often prove to be
a very interesting diversion from one’s normal
day-to-day, month-after-month routine. But it
does shift a lot of your own work onto the shoulders
of someone else where you work, and your
postal in-box, incoming email folders, and voice
mail are often bulging, impatient for your return
to your accustomed desk and chair. Since my little
world revolves around unchangeable deadlines,
a week’s lost attention to routine matters
can be difficult to make up later. (Enough whining—besides,
Managing Editor Sharon Stanley
kept everything going smoothly in my absence.)
The lawsuit our jury was called to decide was
a civil dispute resulting from a local house fire. A
hapless fellow was building a new house on his
property. The block walls were up, as were the
wooden framework, roofing and roof tiles. The
garage doors were in (one with an automatic
opener), but the house was not yet walled in. A
few days before Christmas, the fellow purchased
a new freezer, put it inside the house under construction,
and hooked it up to a temporary power
source. A few days before Christmas, he and his
wife went to a shopping mall for the afternoon,
only to return home to find the place a burnedout
hulk.
Fire investigators hired by the fellow’s insurance company sifted
through the ashes in search of the point of origin of the fire. Of several
likely possibilities—a fairly new SUV stored in the garage, extra lumber
piled in the garage, the garage door opener, an extension cord powering
the door opener or one powering the freezer, or the freezer
itself—the insurance investigators decided the freezer was the most
likely culprit. After paying the homeowner his substantial damages, the
insurance company sued the maker of the freezer, hoping the investigator’s
reports would provide enough substantiation to establish blame
and allow the insurer to recoup its losses from the freezer maker’s
pockets.
Not surprisingly, the freezer maker hired its own corps of investigators,
forensic engineers and attorneys to defend its coffers, products,
and corporate reputation.
N i c k H o p p n e r
editor@gwrra.org
Jury
Duty
The burden of proof in this case was on the plaintiff (the insurance
company). Only if the plaintiff’s exhibits and witnesses could convince
all the jury members that there was a better than 50/50 chance that the
cause of the fire was the freezer, were we directed
to rule against the defendant (the freezer manufacturer).
We listened carefully to four days of testimony.
The expert witnesses for both sides were
knowledgeable, well prepared, and believable.
Each attorney did everything he could to
strengthen the case for his client while creating
doubt in our minds about the case of his opponent.We
pondered over 50 or 60 photos of the
burnt wreckage, studied excerpts from the written
reports of the investigators, and considered
carefully the standards of fire investigation adopted
by the industry.
In the end, we, the jury, unanimously found for
the defendant because there was not irrefutable
proof that the freezer had failed and created
either excess heat or an electrical sparking that
might have caused the fire.
What has any of this to do with you and me
and riding our Gold Wings? Bear with me a
moment.
In his closing statement, the plaintiff’s attorney
said something that struck me as sterling truth.
He said that in almost every catastrophe, it’s not
just one thing we do that causes the fire, flood,
collision or crime. Instead, it’s usually an accumulation
of often-innocuous actions or decisions
that brings down our house of cards around our
ears. I suspect that’s exactly what doomed this fellow’s
house—piles of construction debris, a
frayed or jury-rigged extension cord, some gasoline
fumes accumulating in a closed space, spontaneous
combustion of damp sawdust or oily rags.Who knows whether
any or all of these could have contributed to the conflagration?
So often we hear of motorcycle accidents that might have been
avoided or motorcyclists’ injuries that might have been minimized if
there weren’t accumulations of details that together created very great
risk.
When we don’t do a proper pre-ride check of our machine; when
we don’t wear complete protective gear; when we don’t ride within our
limitations of skill; when we don’t assume that other road users will
jeopardize us at every opportunity—that’s when we’re accumulating
risk without even noticing our danger.
This riding season, be your own judge and jury before catastrophe
occurs. Heed the small details. Although risk is inherent in everything
we do, as touring riders worthy of the name, we must never shrug off
the details of everything we do.
●
4 Wing World

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6 Wing World

DIRECTOR’ S
VIEWPOINT
Iknow you have all heard this story many
times but this one has a twist to it. For
many years we have concentrated on what
has been; now it is time to concentrate on
where we are going.
In 1977, seven people got together to talk
about motorcycles and riding. Those seven
people started what we enjoy today—the
Gold Wing Road Riders Association. How it all
began was that they rode their Gold Wings,
met for breakfast, and helped each other learn
about their bikes.As they saw other motorcyclists,
they’d stop and invite them to join their
group. As time went by, this group of friends
decided they wanted to learn more, so they
found guest speakers to come to their meetings
and they found ways to learn to improve
their riding skills. Now, they were not only
having fun with friends, but learning with them
as well.
You would think that it couldn’t get much
better than that, but it did every time a new
friend joined them.Those seven people put in
tremendous effort to enjoy their bikes and to
have new people to ride with. Everything they
put into the beginning of GWRRA they got back out tenfold:They got
great relationships, great knowledge and great enjoyment.
What is the difference between those seven co-founders and the
GWRRA Chapters that have started over the 30 years since then?
Actually, other than the actual people, there are very few differences. In
fact, most Chapters begin with little more than 10 people, but the interest
to start a Chapter can begin with just one.
And why would someone want to start a Chapter or participate in
one? Well, just like those seven people back in 1977, everyone joins for
a different reason. It may be to learn about the bike they just bought,
to find others to ride with, or even to learn how to become a better
rider.They—and many more—are all reasons that many Chapters were
begun and have been around for so long.
However, we should remember that if we don’t take the time to
participate in Chapter life and to find new friends to join and ride with
us—just like those first seven did—our Chapters could lose momentum.
And, beyond that, it is also important to recognize a need to not
only invite new friends, but also to make them feel a part of our family,
even though they may be younger, or look different, or ride a different
model than us. Back when all this started, in fact, the first Members
all had different bikes that fit their different personalities. Let’s never
forget that everybody may have different tastes than the next person
but, within GWRRA, we all have at least one thing in common—we
love to ride.
I received an email along these same lines from a Member a couple
of weeks ago, and I thought I should share it with all of you. I think that
many of you can relate to how they felt.They have been Members for
about six months and are experiencing Chapter life and the best that
GWRRA has to offer.
Melissa Eason
Executive Director
mnordeoff@gwrra.org
Looking Back,
Looking Ahead
To be quite honest, we really didn’t think that GW was going
to be our cup of tea. Our first couple of rides with the Chapter
weren’t that great and the meeting was, ehh, so so. Everyone in the
Chapter was very warm and welcoming, and really did their best to
make us feel at home. The one thing that stood out to us was the
chemistry that existed between the Chapter Members when everyone
was together. I guess it doesn’t take a
rocket scientist to realize that this bond
must be the result of hundreds of adventures
they have shared together. How could
we expect to share that deep bond and
friendship with these people unless we stuck
around long enough to be a part of their collection
of memories? Wow, are we glad we
stayed!
As far as the educational opportunities
that are offered, we are taking full advantage
of your programs. We are going to take
the next CPR class available so we can reach
Level III. We have completed the Group
Riding seminar, Road Captain seminar, and
Co-Rider seminar. We have attended every
meeting and every PLP (Parking Lot
Practice). GWRRA’s structured approach
to Rider Education will allow us to reach a
much higher level of skill, knowledge, and
safety that I would not have achieved otherwise.
We have been participating in more rides
than I would care to count. Since we participate
in other Chapters’ fundraisers and
events, we are now starting to enjoy a more accurate picture of the
“whole family” that GW really is! This weekend was our first
“Progressive Grazing” with Chapters CA1-F, 1-Z, and 1-N. What a
blast!
So now this is my life—an awesome wife (a great marriage for 32
years), an awesome motorcycle (Titanium 2006 GL1800 ABS), and
a great group of people to share our riding time with! Does it get any
better?
We are proud to be part of the family!
Let’s bottle this excitement and share it by visiting other Chapters
and inviting new riders to join us. We can all learn something from
them, and they can learn something from us.As Members of this family,
let’s remember why we joined and realize that a new rider is out
there probably wanting to join for a very similar reason.After all, we’re
happy for whatever your reason is for being a part of the GWRRA family;
let’s all be happy for those who are about to join as well.As we all
know, families take work and compromise to grow and stay together.
GWRRA’s family is no exception. Just remember that the more you put
into it, the more you will get out of it—like the seven original Members
and the Members who wrote this letter.
This year, as we celebrate our 30 years together as an Association,
let’s honor what has been and reminisce about the great memories
we’ve all made together. But let’s also vow to continue moving forward
for another 30 great years of great memories—there are lots of new
Members who would like that.
To share in our congratulations to the Chapters that have been continuously
having a good time since at least 1987, see page 38.And special
thanks to all of the wonderful Members and Volunteers who have
put their hearts and souls into helping all of us have fun, learn more and
stay alive for 30-plus years!
Here’s to you! And here’s to another 30 years and to all the new
friends who will follow your lead!
Enjoy the Ride,
Melissa Eason
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June 2007 7

Musings of a Trike Conversion Owner
By Lois Brown • GWRRA #71168-01 • Burdett, New York
going to miss leaning
into the curves.” “You’re not
“You’re
going to like the size and
bulkiness of a trike conversion.” “You’re
not a real motorcyclist if you ride a trike.”
Yup, we heard the negatives about
choosing a trike. But, in reality, we’ve
found there are plenty more positives for
choosing one than there are negatives!
Let me explain.
My husband Rich and I have been
motorcyclists since 1988—from our
1973 Yamaha 175 to our present-day
2001 GL1800s—and we’ve greatly
enjoyed every minute of our twowheeled
experience! We’ve had fantastic adventures as we’ve ridden
both of our bikes together—first with our two children as our co-riders,
then one-up as our children grew and became licensed themselves.
Now, needless to say, we’ve had our minor tips and falls during that
time, but nothing to cause alarm. That is, until one day in 2003 as we
made our way to Lake George to be Americade volunteers. Rain followed
us all the way there from our home in the New York Finger
Lakes Region.
As we crossed a very long, downhill bridge, I must have downshifted
and released the clutch too quickly because my bike began to wobble
violently and I was suddenly sliding down the road on my back,
beside my Wing, with no idea how I got there!
Rich had been slightly ahead of me and instantly parked his Wing to
run back to help me.We managed to pick up my bike, I showed an officer
who was there my license, and we were quickly on our way. No big
deal.
But I was a bit shaken, and my confidence was shattered. And the
abysmal heat and humidity at Americade that year resulted in pollen
levels that caused me a rogue case of asthma, further diminishing my
concentration. Each day ended in exhaustion and, more and more, converting
my Wing to a trike seemed an ideal solution.
So Rich and I hightailed it to the huge yellow Motor Trike exhibit
there and spoke with Jim and Marci Jacobson of Mid-State Trikes.
The next weekend, we visited their shop in Interlaken, New York, so
I could make my “ultimate decision” of whether or not to convert my
two-wheeler to a three-wheeler.
Jim took me for a demo ride, explained important aspects about riding
a trike, then urged me to try to ride it myself.Was I scared? You bet!
Early in my two-wheeled riding experience, I’d tipped over doing a U-
turn in the middle of the street. Of course, I’d been looking at the
ground at the time (long before my MSF training of “You go where you
look!”) But even after 17 years of riding, tight turns still frightened me.
So I slowly circled the lot while Jim patiently coached me until—
finally—I took a much-dreaded tight turn.And guess what, my fear disappeared
right then and there! What a relief! Afterward, I couldn’t wait
for the conversion, even though it hadn’t
even begun yet!
Back at Mid-State Trikes, Rich and I
picked out our Motor Trike options. Jim
had explained one of the important nono’s
of riding a trike: Don’t EVER put
your feet down because that can cause
very serious injuries. So to combat that
natural response, we added the Aqua
Shields to our list of options. Then we
chose several more options before anxiously
ordering the conversion.
After what seemed like an eternity
(really only a couple weeks), Jim, Brad
LaPoint and Ross completed it, and both
Rich and my reaction was the same: What a gorgeous trike! It was even
done in time for our trip to the New York GWRRA District Rally in
Watertown.
And what an enjoyable trip that was! Gone were my fears of gravel
and dirt in the intersections, of putting my foot down on uneven pavement,
and of any other riding mishap. I felt comfortable knowing I had
an extra wheel under me and—much to my pleasure and relief—
arrived in Watertown relatively rested and much less frazzled. During
the rally, Rich and I rode two-up several times, and I found it was fun to
be a co-rider on a trike as well.
Believe me, the decision to convert to a trike was not an easy one
for me! There’s a certain amount of pride, prestige, and satisfaction that
riding a two-wheeler provides. And, just as I was warned, I did miss
leaning into curves and the nimble handling of a two-wheeler.
But now that I’ve ridden my trike enough times to realize what a
great-handling machine it is, I’m definitely not looking back! Rich and I
enjoy the security, confidence and real freedom of my trike. We even
ride two-up quite often. As Rich says of the trike, “It’s all the positives
without all the negatives.”
One thing we didn’t count on, though, was how much longer it takes
to get trips accomplished.Whether we’re making a quick stop for gas
or just to pick up a few groceries, people are just fascinated with the
trike. In fact, after church one Sunday, an elderly lady admired the trike
so much that Rich took her for a ride around the parking lot. She was
elated and amazed at the comfort and stability of the trike.
But it’s not just that it’s a trike that amazes people, it’s also all the
options available on a Gold Wing trike! In fact, after awhile, we began
carrying Motor Trike brochures in the trunk for those who wanted
more information.
Mid-State Trikes is to be thanked for doing an excellent job! Our
trike is now pinstriped and looks as beautiful as it rides and handles.
We still have two-wheelers, just in case and because we love them.
But we’re definitely happy with our trike conversion as well. I’m so glad
I chose not to give up motorcycling after my mishap, because triking is
an amazing option.We encourage others to share the fun! ●
8 Wing World

Don: It’s Time!
Iread with complete horror the letter in
April’s issue of Wing World by Don Norris
referring to the editorial “When to Stop
Riding.”
Why would anyone in their right mind be
riding when they are having vertigo incidents?
Why would a “tail gunner” of any
organization let someone ride with their
group when that person admits that they
sometimes “fall asleep” when riding?
Mr. Norris is the author of “Riding With
Attitude.” Well, with an attitude like that, he
will not be riding much longer.
Ron Friend
GWRRA #69102
Tucson, Arizona
What Goes Around
Comes Around
Just an interesting update on the “Acts of
Kindness” article I submitted and you
printed in the November 2006 Wing World.
Florida District raffles off a Gold Wing
each year, with the proceeds going to pay for
free Rider Education classes for Florida
GWRRA Members. I bought a book of tickets
and gave them to Randy & Delores
Galloway as a gesture of thanks for their
help after our accident last summer.
The drawing for the Gold Wing was held
at the Florida District Rally on March 17 and
who do you think won? You guessed it—
Randy Galloway—and I couldn’t be happier
for them!
Bill Millington
GWRRA #130524
Titusville, Florida
Plug Wire Procedure Praised
Iwas having some trouble starting my ’76
GL1000 after a long winter’s storage and
decided to try the Garage Day procedure to
replace the old spark plug wires and caps
(March 2007 Wing World, page 40). Stu’s
instructions were great and the parts numbers
he included really helped. Finding metallic
core wire took a few phone calls and getting
the old sleeves off and back on again
gave me a few blisters, but otherwise the
project went just like the article.
When completed, not only did Ol’ Yeller
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fire right up, but when it’s warm I can actually
kickstart it. Not bad for a 61-year-old leg
and a 31-year-old motorcycle!
Now my GL1000 will sit and quietly idle
at 1,000 rpm, where before I had to keep
blipping the throttle. Great article, Stu! Keep
’em coming!
This isn’t a project bike, but my regular
transportation for the last 20-plus years.The
bike has always been reliable, and I never
hesitate to throw a leg over the saddle and
head off to Montana.
Larry Cole
GWRRA #150487
Conifer, Colorado
Kentucky Wrench Applauded
Iread my March ’07 issue of Wing World as
soon as it hit the house and wasn’t surprised
to see the inquiry by Terry Archbold
of Belleville, Ontario, with the inoperable
cruise control for his 1995 GL1500. I purchased
a ’95 a couple years ago and was also
frustrated that the cruise wouldn’t work.
After several troubleshooting efforts, I
dropped in at Flemingsburg Honda,
Flemingsburg, Kentucky, for some winter
maintenance.
Charlie, the longtime mechanic for the
shop, is well known for working on every
class of Gold Wing. Charlie took it for a spin
and got it to work the first time! By habit,
Charlie always uses the back of his clutch
hand to press the handle back out after
changing gears.The problem was in the small
bushing where the cable attached to the handle.
Charlie replaced the clutch handle and
the brass bushing and it’s worked fine ever
since!
Jerry Adams
GWRRA #221451
Winchester, Kentucky
Display of the American Flag
Ireceived the May issue of Wing World magazine
and thoroughly enjoyed the wonderfully
written articles on motorcycle trips,
tech tips on bike maintenance, and general
interest articles. The magazine is always
something I look forward to when it arrives
each month in my mail box, and I read each
issue cover to cover.
One thing that has spiked my interest to
write to “Reader’s Responses,” however, is
on the correct display of the American Flag
on the back of the motorcycle. Specifically,
I’m referring to the cover story of “A Texas
Treasure.” I noted that in the featured photographs
of Don Knobler’s “Texas Treasure”
bike that the American Flag is displayed
incorrectly on the left side. My information
indicates that it should be displayed on the
right side.
I attended the District Rally in Kissimmee
last week and also found several of the bikes
there displaying the flag on the wrong side.
Not to be critical of fellow Gold Wing riders
but, considering the events and hardships
created by the war in Iraq, we should take
special care to honor our flag by displaying it
properly. Many young men and women have
given their lives so that we may enjoy the
freedoms we sometimes take so lightly. The
least we can do is to make certain we are
displaying the flag correctly so that it honors
what it truly stands for.
If you’re not sure how to display the
American Flag, go to http://mistupid.com/history/flagrules.htm.
I did, and it set me straight
on any confusion I had. Please keep those
great articles coming in!
Bob & Alice Feehrer
GWRRA #224601
Jupiter, Florida
Flag Position
Ijust received my May issue of Wing World.
As usual it is very interesting and informative
reading. While reading the cover story,
“A Texas Treasure,” I noticed in the picture of
Don’s “Texas Treasure” that his flags are
reversed of their proper position. Could you
get word to him that the American flag is
always on the marching right with no other
flag to its right.That is, unless it is flown higher
than any other flag.
David Bedford
GWRRA #163801
Mobile, Alabama
Thanks for Considering the Classics
Iwant you to know how much the article
"Wrenching on a Classic Wing" (May ’07) is
appreciated. I have owned my 1978 GL1000
a little over three years now and have done
a lot to bring her back to life, but
restored/stock it is not.
When I purchased the Wing, there were
a little over 16,000 miles on the odometer;
there are over 57,000 miles now. I am
preparing my GL1000 for the 2007 Iron Butt
Rally and any tidbit of help to make her
bulletproof is greatly welcomed.
Donald A. Jones
GWRRA #200711
Perkasie, Pennsylvania ●
10 Wing World

A selection of Member-written letters saluting excellent service.
John’s Honda
Hot Springs,Arkansas
Ienjoy reading all of Wing World magazine, but
the “Acts of Kindness” and “Golden Dealers”
articles really catch my interest. Our story is
not about a major breakdown, but sometimes
it’s the little things that touch you the most.
On a 200-mile trip with our fellow GWRRA
Members, Ronnie & Deb Land, we were enjoying
the beauty of the Ozark Mountains around Hot
Springs,Arkansas, when Ronnie pointed out I had
lost a headlight. This normally is not much of a
problem when you are close to home, but when
there are still miles to travel and sights to see,
one really needs all of their headlights to work.
Ronnie suggested we stop by John's Honda in
Hot Springs. I went to the service window and
asked if they had a replacement bulb and if there
was a chance they could install it since we were
passing through.We were told they’d get right on
it and it would be about a 30-minute wait.
Immediately they took the motorcycle back to
the service department.
While waiting, my wife tried on some helmets
displayed in the showroom. A few minutes later
she realized she was missing one of her earrings.
Deb and my wife looked for the earring, but did
not find it. Karen, the lady at the service desk,
helped them look, but she did not find the earring
either. My wife told her that it was all right
because the earring was not expensive and she
would just purchase another one.
This all took place on a Thursday—we
arrived home from our trip on Sunday. On
Monday morning, there was an envelope from
John's Honda in our mail. My wife & I assumed it
was a thank-you from the dealership for our
business but, lo and behold, it was my wife's earring.
Someone found it and gave it to Karen, and
she remembered looking for it earlier, looked up
our address and sent the earring to us with a nice
note.
You see, it is the little things that sometimes
are the biggest things! Many thanks to everyone
who makes a difference.
Rodney Campbell
GWRRA #227776
Zwolle, Louisiana
Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop
Leakey,Texas
Iwent on a spring break trip to the southwest
Texas Hill Country area recently with my husband
(Loy) and another couple (Gordon &
Sharon Miller). I have a 2005 GL1800 Motor
Trike, Loy has a 2003 Harley FLSTS and the
Millers have a GL1800 Wing.
We left home on a Wednesday and headed to
Garner State Park near Leakey, Texas, for a few
days of camping with our Kwik Kamp pop-up
campers. The weather was perfect and the
scenery was beautiful. On Saturday we went to a
small bike rally at Bandera. On the way back to
camp a little before 6 p.m., one of the “road
demons” reared its ugly head. Loy had a flat tire
on the rear wheel of his bike.The FLSTS wheels
have spokes and use innertubes, so there was no
chance of a down-and-dirty fix with a tubeless
tire plug to get him back on the road.
We went to Frio Canyon Motorcycle Stop
located just about a quarter-mile west of Leakey.
Arriving at about 6:15 p.m. on a Saturday, we
expected the shop to be closed and no one
around, but we were in luck. The owner, Bob
Albright, was still there.We asked Bob if he knew
of someone with a motorcycle trailer that could
go pick up the bike. Bob said he would be glad to
get his trailer, drive the 19 miles to pick up the
bike, then store it, as the closest H-D dealer was
80 miles away in Bourne. By 7:30 the bike was
safe in Bob’s care. Loy and a buddy made a 740-
mile round trip back to Leakey with a pickup and
trailer to get his bike four days later.
Thank you Bob & Robin Albright!
Jana Daniel
GWRRA #244859
Brownfield,Texas
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
At the last minute, my wife & I decided to go
to Fort Hood,Texas, to see our son and our
grandson. So, after doing a bike check, we loaded
the bike for a quick trip.We were on our way for
a beautiful spring ride. We stopped in Perry,
Oklahoma, for gas and to let our dog go for a
walk. I felt something funny as I pulled into the
station. I got my gas and looked the bike over. It’s
a 1992 Gold Wing with almost 100,000 miles,
and it never lets us down.Then I noticed something
in my tire. I filled up the tire and headed on.
When we got to Oklahoma City, we called
Oklahoma Honda-Suzuki and the gentleman on
the other end of the phone was Mark Anderson.
Mark told us how to get to the dealership, where
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I asked them to put new front and rear tires on,
and install new valve stems.While we were waiting,
the whole group at the dealership was nice
to us.
In no time they brought out my Wing and it
was done.We arrived around 3:30 p.m. and they
close at 5. I want to thank them for the quick
response to our needs.
We got to see our grandson as planned,
thanks to Oklahoma Honda. I would take my
Wing to them any day and my new one will come
from these people who care.
Ed Runyon
GWRRA #246122
Newton, Kansas
Star City Powersports
Roanoke,Virginia
Ayear ago, my wife & I were on a recent trip
from Asheville, North Carolina, on the Blue
Ridge Parkway to the end of the Skyline Drive in
Front Royal, Virginia. We were leaving from
Roanoke,Virginia, on Tuesday morning to continue
our trip north on the Blue Ridge Parkway
when our voltmeter began to show declining
voltage readings.
We pulled over at an overlook and brought
out the Gold Book to see what dealers were listed
in Roanoke. Only one showed—Star City
Powersports—and we gave them a call. Mike, the
service writer, said to bring it on in and they
would take a look at it.We started back, but our
1993 GL1500 died on us.
Once again, we pulled out the Gold Book and
contacted the emergency towing service. Once
we arrived at Star City, one of their technicians,
Tommy, began to assess the charging system.The
alternator was at fault, but they did not have a
new one in stock. He suggested rebuilding the
existing one in order to get us back on the road.
Star City closes at 6 p.m. and they had us out at
about 5 minutes till 6. However, we traveled only
about five miles when our Gold Wing again died.
We were fortunate to make it to a Comfort Inn
just down the road from where we were.
The next morning, the Gold Wing started and
for about a minute showed we were charging at
12.5 volts, so we started back to Star City on I-
81. However, we were soon back on the side of
the road at the bottom of an exit ramp. I called
another towing service. While we were waiting
for the tow truck, I got a call from Tommy at Star
City. He said another of their technicians (Tim)
who lives north of Roanoke saw us on the side
of the road on his way in to work that morning
and he wanted to see if we were okay. In the
meantime,Tim had already started back to check
on us! (These are very nice, caring folks that
work at Star City!)
Once back at Star City, the assessment was a
definite need for a new alternator, so they
ordered one for overnight delivery. Tim and
Zach, the service manager, took us to a nearby
hotel where we relaxed for the afternoon and
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On Thursday morning, shortly after we
arrived at Star City, I saw one of the technicians
take our Wing out for a trial run, but I could
hear that it was making some strange noises.
When he returned, he went straight back to the
shop, removed the alternator and took it apart.
Apparently, it had been damaged in shipment
and there were small plastic parts loose inside
the unit.
Star City has a sister store in Harrisonburg,
Virginia, about two hours north of Roanoke.
They had a new alternator in stock so they sent
someone south and Star City sent an employee
north to meet in the middle, and they got the
new alternator back to Roanoke about 4:30
p.m. While we waited, Tommy came out and
asked us if we would like to have a hot dog, as
they were cooking out back. Later, Tommy
allowed us to take his truck to a local restaurant.
After installing the new alternator and testing
it, we were ready to go about 5:30 p.m. Star
City charged us only the normal labor fee for
installing an alternator even after all their work
in rebuilding the old one, retrieving the new one
and replacing it twice. These are some really
nice folks in Roanoke and if you ever need any
work done there, you might even get to have
lunch with the technicians!
Randy & Teresa Graves
GWRRA #226718
Mt. Juliet,Tennessee
Harbor Sports & Cycle
Benton Harbor, Michigan
After almost 20 years of trouble-free riding, I
felt the telltale vibration in the rear of my
1993 Gold Wing that indicated my rear tire was
going flat. I exited I-94 at a service station. I consulted
my faithful Gold Book for the nearest
Honda dealership—Harbor Sports & Cycle in
Benton Harbor, Michigan. They were there
to pick me up in 20 minutes.
After a short ride to their shop, their service
tech, Phil, replaced the rear tire and I was on
my way home.
If you need service in the southwest area of
Michigan, call Kevin Kiser, the service manager at
Harbor Sports & Cycle.
Bill Marshall
GWRRA #88665
Noblesville, Indiana
The Motorcycle Service Shop
Mesa,Arizona
Ihad dreamed and planned for years to ride
my 1988 GL1500 to Key West, Florida, where
I had been stationed in the Navy in the ’60s.
So, last October, I started off, meeting a friend
of 30 years on his 2003 GL1800 outside
Dallas, Texas. We got about 300 miles down
the road when my bike started making a funny
noise.We stopped for the night, then returned
to my friend’s house in Cedar Hills,Texas.
On Sunday afternoon, we determined the
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alternator was bad. On Monday morning, we
began calling dealerships in the Dallas/Fort
Worth area. Many were closed on Monday;
those that were open did not have a GL1500
alternator on their shelves.
I called back to The Motorcycle Service Shop
in Mesa,Arizona, where I have my bike serviced,
as they specialize in older bikes.Within minutes,
Joe Smith, the service manager, said he’d
overnight an alternator to me.
True to his word, at 10:30 the next day, the
UPS man rang the doorbell and I had my alternator.
By noon the bike was running.
We made it to Key West and back without
further problems. Thanks to the kind and fast
service at the Motorcycle Service Shop, my trip
was saved!
Dick Stehle
GWRRA #152058
Cottonwood, Arizona
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Last June 30, nine Gold Wings headed for Wing
Ding in Nashville.When we stopped for lunch,
my wife Ima asked me why she could see partly
inside the bike. Somewhere between home and
Dayton, Texas, we’d lost our right lower engine
cover. Now, with us riding as lead bike, wouldn’t
you think somebody would have seen it fly off?
Our new 2006 black GL1800 with a twoweek-old
Motor Trike conversion was now missing
a part, and that wouldn’t do!
Our route took us right past H & W Honda in
Marshall,Texas.
The whole Chapter TX-C group dismounted
and went inside to enjoy some air conditioning.
Although they didn’t think they had a side cover in
stock, Judy Ferguson worked her magic on Kirk
and Kyle and, next thing I knew, I had a new cover
and Kirk came out and installed it for me! How’s
that for service!
Next day, when we stopped for fuel in Athens,
Tennessee, Patsy noticed something shiny dead
center in Don’s front tire. It was the ole dreaded
screw in the tire trick. It hadn’t started to leak yet,
so I pulled out my Gold Book. Local Honda dealers
didn’t have a tire, but suggested we call Yamaha
Motorsports.They had one and were just 11 miles
away! We rode slowly to their shop and again
traipsed inside to enjoy the air conditioning and
shop around. Steve and his crew put us back on
the road again.
Keep your Gold Book handy and you’ll always
find special folks like these to help you out in your
time of need!
L. G. (Mac) McDaniel
GWRRA #82912
Crosby,Texas ●
June 2007 15

N E W S • B R I E F S
Plenty of Camping & Private Housing
Space Still Available for Wing Ding 29
Hey, you’ll already be out in the rugged Montana mountains, so
why not camp in or near Billings? For that matter, why not get to
know the townspeople of the area a little better by staying with some
of them? They’re friendly folks, and you may just make some new
friends for life.
If you’re finding it difficult to find “room at the inn” in Billings for
this July’s International GWRRA Rally, don’t despair. Though hotel
rooms are running short during Wing Ding 29, there are still some
great alternative options, including campsites and private housing
space, that you’ll definitely want to check out:
• New camping and private housing options added weekly
• Several new locations with RV spaces available
• 13 acres of “primitive” camping space only 1 mile from
MetraPark
• Over two dozen private housing opportunities available now
For more information, visit www.wing-ding.org, then select
“Lodging” from the left-hand menu, or call the Billings Convention &
Visitors Bureau at (800) 711-2630 or (406) 252-4016.
Go rugged or get chummy for Wing Ding this year—but by all
means be there for big fun in the Big Sky State!
Photo by Jon Sullivan/pdphoto.org
Ride to Laurel, Montana,
for Best July 4 Fireworks
If witnessing a major fireworks
show is the traditional climax to
your celebration of Independence
Day, hop on your Wing and ride to
Laurel, Montana, from Wing Ding 29.
As part of their centennial celebration,
Laurel is hosting the largest
fireworks display in the state of
Montana shortly after dark on July 4.
The town fathers of Laurel—which is located an easy ten-minute ride
west of Billings on Interstate 90—have declared GWRRA Members
to be the town’s “featured guests of honor” this year. Parking details
will follow soon, so stay tuned!
Gunslingers will Add Western
Excitement to Wing Ding
Hang onto your hats, partners, cause there’s likely to be some gunplay
on the pathways around MetraPark during this year’s Wing Ding.
Western-dressed “gunslingers” will be staging mock shootouts from
time to time, so be prepared for some explosive excitement close at
hand.
Don’t Miss GWRRA’s New Commemorative
30th Anniversary Belt Buckle
Coming soon, this
one-of-a-kind, fully
sculpted, solid brass belt
buckle commemorates
the 30-year Anniversary
of the Gold Wing Road
Riders Association and is
priced at the unbelievably
low price of $30, plus
shipping and handling.
Plated with 24-karat gold and nickel, each two-tone, 3-D layered
buckle will receive its own number on the back, making your keepsake
even more unique and memorable. Its dimensions measure 3.5
inches wide by 2.5 inches high.
Keep a look out for the buckle in upcoming issues of the
“GWRRA Official Products” pages or at www.gwrra.org.
NEW CHAPTER CHARTERED!
GWRRA welcomes the following new Chapter to our family!
• Chapter AL-X of Alabaster, Alabama, led by Chapter Directors
Bill & Joyce Smith.
Wing World Corrections
“Do-Over! The 2006 Mississippi District Rally”
The photo on page 75 of the May issue shows previous
International Couple of the Year Bob & Jaunee Barrington congratulating
Charles & Melinda Lipe, Mississippi’s 2004-2006 District Couple
of the Year, not Mississippi’s new 2006-2007 District Couple of the
Year, Gregg & Pat Harbison.
“Events/Photo Tours” Information Correction
The email address for IA-H’s June 1-3 “Carnival Run & Camp Out”
event in Fairfield, Iowa, is Rjcassatt@sirisonline.com, not the previously
listed email address.
Contact information for PA-X’s open ending “Four Corner” tour
is Rick Rodgers, (570) 587-2531, card@epix.net, not the previously
listed contact information.
One More Reason to Attend September’s Members
Party in Nashville
In addition to Region N’s announcement that it will partner with
GWRRA’s “30th Anniversary Members Party” September 1 & 2 to
celebrate its Region Rally, there’s another great reason to attend the
Nashville event.
A Grand Ole Opry discount code for the event—valid for $5 off
each adult Opry ticket purchased for the August 31 show—has been
established.The discount code is GW5OFF and Gold Wingers can
call 800-SEE OPRY and give that code to get the discount.
The discount is only valid when you call that reservations line and
will not work if you call Ticketmaster directly. (Also, the discount is
not valid for Gold Circle seating, and the offer is not combinable with
any other offer, discount or coupon, is not retroactive and is not valid
for children’s prices.)
So come join in a night at the Grand Ole Opry!
Lonestar Lead Singer Leaves
Group at End of 2007
After 14 years with the country band Lonestar, front man Richie
McDonald announced in March that he will be leaving the group at
the end of 2007 to pursue a solo career.
That means the Friday, July 6, show at Billings’ MetraPark during
this year’s Wing Ding may be one of your very last opportunities to
see the lead singer of such mega-hits as “Amazed” and “I’m Already
There.”
Tickets became available to the general public May 5, so call (800)
366-8538 or visit www.tickets.com as soon as possible to see if seating
is still available. And don’t forget to mention your GWRRA discount
code word “GL1000” (no spaces) when you place your order.
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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.
Now These are Some Wing
Shots You Don’t See Everyday!
This issue’s cover shot and these other two photos were taken in
the winter of 2005 while Carlos Contreras of Elgin, Illinois, was on
a six-week, 10,000-mile trip that included a 10-day stay in Key West,
Florida.
Carlos says he started his trek along the Atlantic seaboard down to
Key West for the Key West Race Week. Next, he traveled all the way
around the Gulf of
Mexico and headed into
Mexico, then Guatemala,
Belize, and finally Honduras
before heading
back home to Illinois.
While trying to cross
the Usumacinta River
between Mexico and
Guatemala, Carlos says
he had to ask local residents
if they could take his bike across the river on a boat.“The locals
were confident of putting ‘a bike’ on the boat,” Carlos recounts.“That
is, until they got a look at my Wing.” He says it took nine men—and
the promise of a case of beer—to get his Wing on the boat and across
the river.
The photo of his 2001 GL1800 (with ABS, CD, CB, satellite radio,
and integrated cell phone) in the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico, (at left)
and next to a sign for a jaguar crossing on the road to Tikal, Guatemala,
(above) are also some unusual images he captured on his trip.
Carlos Contreras
GWRRA #148313
Elgin, Illinois
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Betty, on the back of Mark’s bike,
excitedly awaits her 80th birthday
dream of riding on a Gold Wing.
Mum’s the Word
On Saturday, March 3, Mark
Bright, GWRRA #130033, of
Peterborough, England, and I fulfilled
a dream for Betty Doughty. Betty’s
daughter, Janet Peacock (nee
Doughty), had contacted Mark to
see if he could possibly arrange a
very special surprise for her Mum’s
80th birthday.
Although Mark lives about 160
miles from where Betty resides in
Windsor, he agreed to arrange a ride
around Windsor on a Gold Wing, as
this was Betty’s dream. With the
weather in mind, and of course
Betty’s age, a time was agreed upon.
Because it “had to be” on her birthday,
Mark asked if anyone could assist with this request, so three people,
including me, said we would help.
Unfortunately two of the three volunteers couldn’t make it, which
left just Mark and me to arrange a place and a time to meet. After a
mishap of me getting lost, we were both off to the end of Betty’s road
to wait, so as not to arrive before the family had everything arranged.
Whilst standing and waiting for our arrival time, a foreign-looking
chap approached us. I said to Mark, “I do hope he is not lost and asking
for directions,” as we were both strangers to the area and would
not be much help. But instead he said he was a reporter for the local
paper and was there to report on Betty’s birthday ride on a Gold Wing.
The news coverage had been arranged by the family, and it was now
time for the ride.
The family had parked their
cars in front of the house so
that we could arrive and park
right in front of her gate. Betty
was brought to the door with
her eyes covered. And when
she uncovered them, the look
on her face was magic. She
hadn’t had a clue what was
going on, and when her daughter
told her we were there to
take her for a birthday ride, she was quite speechless.
I, Betty, and Mark posed for
news coverage of the event.
Suitably dressed, Betty was helped onto Mark’s bike and Rebecca,
Betty’s granddaughter, came along on my bike to share in her Gran’s
surprise ride.We left the house and rode through Windsor Great Park
and through Windsor, passing the Castle.The sun shone all the way, and
we finally headed back home where the family all awaited our return.
Betty kept saying,“I will wake up in a minute to find this has all been a
dream.” We assured her that it was not a dream but the real thing.
Back in the house, we were introduced to all the family members
who were able to be present, and tea and cake were served in short
order. Rebecca had made for all of us a Victoria sponge with a picture
of a Gold Wing on the top! This was very soon consumed into just
crumbs, and all too soon our visit had to come to an end as Betty’s
family were taking her out for lunch.
Our thanks must go to Janet, her daughters, Rebecca and Hanna,
Betty’s youngest son, Ivor, and his wife, Suo, and middle son, Eric, and
his wife,Val, for allowing us to be a part of Betty’s 80th birthday dream.
Peter Donoghue
GWRRA #149863
Northfleet, England ●
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By Judy Fennell • GWRRA #227439-01 • Fargo, North Dakota
Wing Ding 28: Thousands of bikes, trikes, trailers, T-shirts and novelties. So many people with a single common denominator—the love
of Gold Wings. Last year’s GWRRA international rally was my very first Wing Ding experience, and I had no idea what to expect. But let
me tell you, it far exceeded anything I could have imagined.
I’d like to share the journey that led me to ride
on the back of a 1988 Honda Gold Wing all
the way from Fargo, North Dakota, to
Nashville, Tennessee, last summer.
My husband and I have been married for 27
years. For every one of those 27 years, I listened
(half-heartedly at times) to talk about Gold Wing
this and Gold Wing that. And his love of the bike
(I’d call it an obsession), and all things Gold
Wing, only seemed to increase throughout the
years.
Now, while I certainly did not share 100 percent
in that love of his, I did enjoy riding. But we
didn’t know anyone who owned Gold Wings, so
Tony would ride with friends who owned any of a
variety of makes and models of cycles. I went on
several of those rides, but I didn’t enjoy them. To
me, the rides seemed unorganized and long, and I
was usually the only female in tow. In addition,
safety quite often did not seem to be a concern.
And riding fast and hard for extended periods of
time was not my idea of fun.
Enter the GWRRA Couple of the Year for
2005, Ralph & Darlene Jose of Fargo, North
Dakota.
I had known Darlene through our work in the
legal profession. Their daughter told me her folks
loved riding and went many places together. Long
story short, I talked to Darlene about it one day
and, shortly thereafter, she and Ralph stopped to
invite us to a get-together of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association.
That was in the spring of 2005.
Both Tony and I were extremely interested. Here were men—and
their wives!—who loved to ride Gold Wings. They had once-a-month
get-togethers, and at every one they had Educators who would speak
about safety while riding. The fact that husbands and wives rode together
and were all about being safe and having fun intrigued me. We soon
became Members and really got to know the people.
That was the clincher for me. What a fantastic group of people! We
started going on rides with the Chapter and learned so much from the
Educators. It was wonderful.
As the summer of 2006 began to roll around, we didn’t think we
would be able to make it to Wing Ding—our oldest daughter was getting
married in June. But our wonderful Chapter friends convinced us—only
a week before the planned ride to Nashville—that we needed to do this.
Tony & Judy say they had so much fun in
Nashville, they’re heading for Billings this year.
Judy at the Wing Ding Talent Show.
In fact, the trip to Tennessee would be our
first ride, and by that I mean our first long ride
ever! Over 2,500 miles. I had no idea how to
pack, what to pack, or how to travel long distances.
Oh, and by the way, just what exactly was
this Wing Ding thing again? Our wonderful
Chapter friends once again jumped in and gave
us all the information about what to bring along
(along with very, very funny stories about past
trips they’d taken and why certain items were
NEVER left out of the packing), what to wear,
etc.
And thankfully, we were fortunate enough to
ride with the likes of Ralph & Darlene Jose
(Chapter D Directors), Ben & Jan Scheuring
(District Directors for North Dakota), Gary &
Arlene Carlson (American Heartland Region E
Ambassadors for North Dakota) and Keith &
Marsha Anderson (Chapter D Ride
Coordinators), and to meet up with Keith &
Joanne Klev (Chapter D Assistant Chapter
Directors) and John & Barb Klamen (Chapter D
Members) once we got there.
Let me tell you, there was something for
everyone at Wing Ding—from vendors selling
everything (I really enjoyed shopping for the
many accessories and “must haves” for riding) to
a Talent Show (in which I participated), to seminars,
to bus tours, etc., etc. There wasn’t even
enough time to take it all in, but what we did see
and do was wonderful. People from all over came to admire the bikes,
trailers and trikes, to see the new models and to catch up on the latest
technology. As we walked around, I noticed lots and lots of smiles. So
many, it was contagious.
In a nutshell, this is what I found upon arriving in Nashville: 1)
camaraderie; 2) an acute and constant awareness of safety; 3) friendship;
4) laughter; and 5) truly wonderful people who share the same
beliefs and love of cycling. Truly, everyone we encountered there was
the same—genuinely nice! Which, of course, is one more reason I am
happy to be a part of a great organization like GWRRA. (Plus, we are
blessed to also be a part of a wonderful Chapter!)
There simply are not enough words to describe how much fun this
first trip—and our first Wing Ding. Tony and I both have amazing
memories. Now, we’re looking forward to Wing Ding 29 in Billings,
Montana, for plenty more of the same!
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Custom Made Creations
Tiles
By Alta Sneeden • GWRRA #165684 • Wilmington, North Carolina
After a year-and-a-half of planning, our trip out west to
the Grand Canyon finally came true.The plan was a
joint venture between me, my husband Carlton, our
Chapter Directors Dean & Terry Lanning, GWRRA #123658,
and our close friends John & Margaret Robbins, GWRRA
#161400. We are all Members of Chapter Q in Wilmington,
North Carolina.
Our 17-day trip began in Wilmington, North Carolina, by heading to
the Wings Over the Smokies Rally in
Fletcher, just south of Asheville. Our
Chapter was in charge of running the
bike show there, and this is where we
met Bill and Jennifer Harris of Custom
Made Creations.
Bill was the bike and light show photographer,
and they were also vendors at
the rally.Their company is called Custom
Made Creations, and they put pictures,
logos and words on tiles, shirts, hats,
award plaques, mouse pads—just about
anything you can think of!
We’d seen photo tiles at another
event and had already decided we wanted
a picture of one of our horses on
their framed photo tile murals. However,
when we went by their booth, we fell in
love with a framed tile mural they had on
display of their bike—a light blue
GL1500 Gold Wing. We decided we
wanted a tile mural of our bike made of
6” x 6” tiles, so our plan was to get a
great picture of our bike on our trip out
west after the rally.
We went ahead and ordered our tile
mural and told them we’d get the pictures
to them after we returned from
our trip. Then we left the Wings Over
the Smokies rally immediately after the
bike show and headed west with our coadventurers.
(We made it to the Grand
Canyon in only three days. One of them
being a 725-miler!)
The whole way out west, all Carlton
could think of was getting a picture of his
bike at the Grand Canyon to put on the
photo tile mural. The South Rim proved
to be too touristy, so we went to the
North Rim, where we found an overlook
with a view of the canyon that was awesome.We
took several pictures but still couldn’t get a good view of the
canyon in the background, like we wanted.
That’s when I remembered that Bill, of Custom Made Creations, had
told us that his company offered a service for editing photos. He had
shown us some pictures where Custom Made had removed the fence
from the background of a Wing Ding bike show. He even said Custom
Made could create brand new backgrounds. So I decided then and there
to climb over the wall and just take some great photos of the Grand
Canyon without the bike in them. My hope was that they could use
them to create the exact tile mural that we really wanted.
We had a great few days with our friends before returning home.
And, the first chance we got, we picked out the best picture of our bike
at the overlook and the best picture of the Grand Canyon and sent
them to Bill.
Bill and Jennifer seemed very concerned about the quality of their
final product and took plenty of time to work with us in hopes of creating
the perfect tile mural for us. Within a few days, we received our
oak framed, nine-tile mural and could not believe it. It was absolutely
beautiful!
The dye they use to infuse the picture into the tile makes an image
so vibrant and detailed that it looks
almost 3-D. Unless you’ve seen one of
these photo tile murals in real life, you
can’t even appreciate how much more
beautiful they are than a printed photo.
They can even add words to the image,
turning the final product into an even
more personalized keepsake memory.
If you are not lucky enough to catch
them at an event, you can visit
their website at www.CustomMade
Creations.com and shop at their
secure online store. They have special
interest categories, such as motorcycles,
that you can click on that will take
you to the products.
They can even make you those awesome
personalized microfiber Chapter
shirts that you have heard about—and
you don’t have to order 12 dozen to
get a price break. (Their first price
break begins with the second item.)
And they make some of the best
plaques and awards because, in addition
to names and logos, they can put full
color pictures on the plaque and can
even make the plaque’s background
match the color of your bike.Very cool!
And Bill & Jennifer are more than
just vendors, they’re GWRRA Members,
too. When you talk to them, you’ll
find they are passionate about their
work and sincerely want to help make
the perfect creations for you. In addition,
they have an affiliate program that
your Chapter can use for fundraising.
Our trip out west was a once-in-alifetime
experience and the most fun
we have ever had. We’re so glad
Custom Made Creations could help us
create the perfect souvenir to forever
remember it. Don’t take our word for it; go and check it out for yourself
at www.CustomMadeCreations.com.
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Technical Questions and Answers about Gold Wings and Valkyries
Sticky Substance in
1976 GL1000 Fuel Tank
The article on page 42 in the June ‘06 Wing
World by Stu Oltman indicated that he finally
restored a ’76 LTD that had a substance
sprayed inside its fuel tank to cover up rust.
The substance had actually dissolved and
plugged up his bike’s carburetors. How did he
get around this problem—replace the tank?
Get rid of the coating in the tank? At the present
time I have my carburetors completely disassembled
and soaking in carb cleaner, but I’m
afraid to reinstall them. Any suggestions
would be greatly appreciated.
Henry Phillips
Via email
Henry, I removed the tank and took it to a
metal stripping service. It was so bad inside,
they almost gave up on it, but they eventually
got it clean. I then had them zinc plate the tank
inside and out. After that, the tank was black
powder coated. This may seem like a lot of
hassle, but a fouled tank will ruin a carb overhaul.
The result is good as new without the
$1,300 cost of a new tank.
GL1800 Trailer Tie Down
There are lots of trailer tie down ideas posted
out there in the world, but none go into the
dynamics of the situation. As an engineer, I
like to know the physics of what is happening
so I can understand the forces, etc.
On a recent trip, I
1) Loaded the bike’s front wheel into a
Küryakyn Condor wheel chock.
2) Used a Canyon Dancer tie across the
handlebar grips with ties pulling forward and
down, compressing the front forks about two
inches.
3) Used ties from each co-rider seat hand
grip (straps are flush against the seat to put
forces on the bolts rather than the handles
themselves). Ties are pulling down and forward
to compress the rear forks an inch, or so.
4) Set the pre-load on the rear to about 15
to get some load in the suspension.
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5) Finally put a set of ties just snugged
around the rear roll bars and pulling backward
and down. Since all other ties are pulling forward,
it seemed to me that in a road bump situation
the bike could rotate up and forward
around the front wheel as a pivot point. By
tying back and down, it seems that this would
restrain upward motion. Since these ties are
just taut but not tight I am hoping they will not
stress the roll bars, but act as a safety reserve
against extreme motion.
This gives me six ties in all—three on each
side—and should reduce extreme stresses on
any one point while offering redundant tie
down against the extreme motions the rear of
my Toy Hauler seems capable of. I can leave a
glass of water on the kitchen counter and it
will not spill, but the bike in back has previously
bent 500-pound rated tie down rings.
The bike is behind the three-axle suspension,
while the kitchen is in front, and obviously this
seems to make a big difference.
I hope you can comment and add some
insight into the forces that go on in trailering.
It seems to me that making the suspension preload
too low leads to soft response to the trailer
floor moving up, causing the tie straps to
loosen momentarily and allowing jarring
forces as the suspension recovers and the bike
hits the peak of its travel. High pre-loads lead
to the bike’s travel matching the floor movement.
But is going to the top of the travel point
and then the reverse as the floor falls back
down an even harder jarring force?
I look forward to your always great insight!
Ken Burkhalter
Via email
Ken, you’re exactly correct; the suspension
must be compressed both front and rear to prevent
it from compressing (and subsequently
unloading) when the trailer chassis moves
abruptly downward. That sudden and violent
unloading could easily bend your floor rings
as well as the tie-down points you’re using on
the bike. It sounds to me as though your bike
will be as stable as if it were welded to the
trailer, and I wouldn’t expect you to experience
any trouble while underway.
GL1500SE Reverse Switch
I have a 1996 GL1500 SE with approximately
108,000 km (67,000 miles) on it. I
have owned the bike for one year and seem to
be having problems with the reverse switch.
Most times, after engaging the reverse gear
and then returning it to the neutral position,
the green neutral indicator light does not light
up. As a result, after parking the bike and then
returning to start it, the starter will not
engage. I assume that this is related to the fact
that the safety device is built in so as to disallow
the bike to start while in gear. I have discovered,
however, that under normal circumstances,
the bike will start while in gear as
long as the clutch is disengaged
I have discovered that if I remove the left
upper side cover, I can reach up in behind the
reverse lever and manage to activate some
sort of switch with my finger which causes
the neutral light to come back on.
I do not use the reverse gear very often and
know the previous owner also seldom used it.
Is there some type of switch in that area that
needs to be replaced or is it likely that the
existing switch only needs to be cleaned or
lubricated?
Rob Martin
GWRRA #251193
Elmira, Ontario
Rob, reverse “gear” isn’t a gear. It’s simply
a connection of the starting motor to the
output shaft while the transmission is in neutral.
The switch you’ve managed to activate
with your finger is the reverse lever position
switch. If its plunger doesn’t extend when the
reverse lever is placed back down, the starter
circuit will not activate after the engine is
shut off. Using the reverse function infrequently
could be contributing to the switch’s
sticking. Many GL1500 owners are in the
habit of leaving reverse engaged as a sort of
parking brake, and this can also cause switch
problems.
I cover this inspection thoroughly in my
maintenance videos. Remove the reverse
lever, then remove bodywork as necessary to
expose the switch—it’s located adjacent to the
mechanism that the lever operates. Insure that
the spring bar moves away from the switch
button when reverse is not selected. Spray the
switch plunger with silicone lube while operating
it with your finger and you may find
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your problem eliminated. If not, replace the
switch.
GL1500 Brake Loss
Stu, thanks for coming back to Workbench.
For me, you have to be at least 60 percent of
why I read Wing World.
I’m working on a friend’s ’92 GL1500 that
has an intermittent foot brake pressure loss. It
can happen with the bike sitting or while riding
around town. She says the pressure can usually
be returned by pumping the pedal. Otherwise
the brakes work fine.
Two other 1500s I know have had similar
problems. The local Honda shop is saying air is
getting trapped in the left front brake line and
their remedy is just to bleed that line! Bleeding
the brakes has helped, I’ve bled them twice
now, but the pressure loss keeps returning.
Am I missing something? I’ve never heard
of getting rid of air in a brake line by pumping
the pedal. To me it sounds like a master cylinder
primary seal is leaking, maybe cut, worn or
damaged. I’ve checked the outflow when
bleeding for contamination, but it’s been clean.
Any chance the proportioning valve is
causing this problem, since it controls the fluid
to the left front?
I’m getting ready to tear the bike down to
reseal/replace the master cylinder. Yes, I know,
everything has to come off to reach it.
Glenn Bowen
GWRRA #81828
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Each instance of this symptom I’ve dealt
with, Glenn, whether it be on a GL1500 or one
of the earlier models, has been due to exactly
what you’ve speculated—extreme contamination
or a worn or damaged part in the master
cylinder. You’re correct in your assumption that
pumping the pedal will not remove air from the
system. That rear master cylinder is a bear to
work on—have fun.
Higher Fifth Gear?
I am the proud owner of a 2006 Gold Wing
that I bought new in October of 2005 and
already have just over 30,000 miles on it.
The only problem that I have with the bike
is Honda’s choice for a fifth gear. Is there a
taller fifth gear available to lower the engine
rpm while cruising? I am willing to put up
with more of a gap between fourth and fifth
and a lower top speed (which I will never use
anyway) to be able to cruise at a more comfortable
engine speed.
Thom Burdette
GWRRA #267113
Venice, Florida
No, there is no taller fifth gear available for
the GL1800, and with good reason. I don’t
know why you’re not comfortable with your
GL1800’s engine rpm at cruising speed, but I
assure you that your engine is very comfortable.
In fact, were fifth gear any taller, your
engine likely would return fuel mileage that
would make you uncomfortable financially.
You’d also be complaining of lack of power on
hills or when trying to pass, unless you made
copious use of the gearbox—something most
Wing owners avoid like the plague. And yes,
top speed would suffer for the same reason as
fuel mileage—the engine would have less
mechanical advantage, causing it to be under
a greater load while not being in its “happy
range” where sufficient torque is produced.
E3 Wear Pattern Unusual?
On April 21, 2006, I had a Dunlop E3
installed on the front of my ’94 GL15500 SE.
The bike had around 39,400 miles on it. On
October 10, with around 5,000 more miles on
it, I noticed that the E3 had a strange wear
band around the circumference just left of center.
I took the bike back to the local dealership
that installed the tire. After the parts guy at the
desk told me that they didn’t service bikes
older that 1977, I asked for the manager and he
came out to look at the tire. He checked it and
then said that he has seen the problem many
times and blamed the county roads and the
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crown in the roads. I told him that the tire only
had about 5,000 miles on it and around 3,000
were put on going from Florida to Vermont
and back. He asked that I wait for another
3,000 miles or so and see what happens.
I contacted Dunlop Consumer Affairs and
talked to a gentleman who suggested I take the
bike to another dealer and have them look at
the tire. I went to another dealer, Honda of
Leesburg, and was told basically the same
thing. In talking with other Wing owners, no
one has had the problem or seen anyone else
who has. I even had a friend, in riding around,
who checked other E3s and said he had not
seen the problem anywhere. I re-contacted
Allan Wittmeyer at Dunlop via their website,
and he replied with the suggestion that I take
the tire back to the installing dealer, which I
had done already.
I am just wondering what your opinion is
on all this and what your suggestion would be.
Ken Talbert
GWRRA #102392
Ocala, Florida
Ken, all those Wing owners you talked to?
Either they’re fibbing, or they really need to
get out more! Wear on the left side of motorcy-
cle front tires is a very common phenomenon.
The actual reasons for it are above my pay
grade, but there’s plenty of speculation around.
Some claim it’s due to road crown, while others
claim it’s due to the fact that we travel further
in left turns than during right turns. Take your
pick, but the fact remains that you’re not alone
in this issue—far from it. Some tire/bike combinations
seem more prone to exhibit this
symptom, so you might try a different tire
brand or model next time your tires need
replacement.
Left Handlebar Switches
First let me say I appreciate your technical
support on the message board and in Wing
World magazine. I used your article when
installing a Progressive 450 IAS shock on my
1999 Gold Wing SE last August and the installation
went really well. Thanks!
Now for my question.
The four-way flasher switch on my left handlebar
will not stay pushed in when I try to turn
on the flashers. It pops back out about one-sixteenth
of an inch (not all the way). If I manually
hold the switch in, the flashers work okay. I
wanted to remove the clam shell cluster and
see if I could possibly repair the switch.
One of the screws on the bottom of the
cluster came out just fine but the other one was
very tight. Using a screwdriver with a little
longer shank, I was able to get it loose but it
just turns and doesn’t back out. I didn’t really
apply any undue pressure on it. It appears the
threads may be stripped or such.
Would appreciate any suggestions you may
have for removing the screw.
I am also thinking about possibly just
replacing the complete switch cluster—from
what I understand the switches are not available
separately.
I know the wire harness goes down through
the handlebars but I am unsure of exactly
where it plugs in. From looking at my manual
it looks like it may plug in around the radiator
fan area. Is that correct and does it only plug in
on the left side?
It looks like the fairing lower cover would
need to be removed; other than cutting some
wire ties is there anything else that would need
to be removed to remove the old harness and
install the new harness?
Sorry this got long, but I wanted to give you
as many details as possible about the issue. I do
most of my routine maintenance myself and
would like to do this one if possible.
Thanks for your assistance,
Dave Bohrer
GWRRA #94083
Silver Spring, Maryland
Dave, after you get the one screw out, try
wedging a thin-bladed screwdriver in the crack
between the two halves of the housing to apply
pressure to them, then attempt to back out the
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screw. I can’t imagine that it wouldn’t come out
this way. Inspect the threads on the screw and
in the hole; make any necessary repairs. The
switch is a cam-over design and is very susceptible
to becoming clogged with dust or dirt.
After you get the cluster apart, hose down the
switch with silicone spray as you work the
switch. I think you’ll find that it starts behaving
again. If you need to remove the entire
cluster, remove all of the shrouds around the
handlebars and note the wiring path. Remove
the left and right fairing lower covers, then disconnect
the nine-pin black, six-pin green, and
four-pin white connectors from the connector
holders on the cooling fans. Better you than
me; let’s hope the silicone spray does the trick.
1980 Gas Tank Leak
And Rear Rotor Squeal
I am the original owner of a 1980 GL1100
Gold Wing that developed a leak in its gas
tank. I have the tank removed—major project,
especially since I added Honda saddlebags and
trunk, etc. It took me five hours to get the gas
tank out! My Honda dealer seemed to want to
stay clear of this one!
How should I repair a leaking gas tank? The
leak seems to be along the seam. Are there
“new” aftermarket gas tanks and where could I
purchase one? I’d hate to go through all this
work reinstalling the tank only to have it leak
again.
My other problem is that my rear rotor
squeaks. Can I have the rotor turned down or
can you buy an aftermarket “new” rotor? If so,
where can you buy one? Honda doesn’t seem
to carry any parts for my bike anymore. I guess
it’s too old!
Colin Young
GWRRA #1815
Waltham, Massachusetts
Colin, there are no aftermarket fuel tanks
for Gold Wings. Most large bike salvage yards
will have a good used GL1100 tank, though it
might require a trip to the stripper and plater.
Regarding the rear brakes, it’s normally the
brake pads that are the source of the squeak,
but stainless rotors can sometimes glaze new
pads and cause this chalk-on-a-blackboard
symptom. You could try chamfering the trailing
edges and/or using disc brake anti-squeak (not
recommended). If the original pad shims are
missing, replacing them often quiets things
down. If all of that fails, a new aftermarket
rotor can be had from EBC or one of their
dealers, and I recommend using EBC’s kevlar
pads with one of those rotors. With my own
GL1000, I experienced terrible squealing from
the front brakes with very poor pad seating
even after 5,000 miles. EBC rotors and pads
have restored braking power and silenced the
front end.
Coolant Leak on a 2003 GL1800
My bike has 31,000-plus miles and is
stored in an unheated garage. The antifreeze is
Honda Pro 50/50 mix.
On March 6, 2007, our first day of warm
weather (with temperatures in the low 60s), I
noticed a small puddle of antifreeze on the
floor under the right side of the bike below the
dipstick area. I removed the right sidecover
and saw that the antifreeze had leaked from
somewhere above the top shelter. I then put the
bike on the centerstand and removed the right
side fairing pocket and the radiator cap. The
radiator was full.
I went to the left side of the bike and
checked the coolant overflow tank. The
coolant was a little low, so I put two or three
ounces of antifreeze in to bring the level up to
normal. I started the bike and let it run long
enough to cause the fans to come on. I let it
run through three or four cycles, then shut the
motor off. After the motor cooled down, I
rechecked the level of antifreeze in the radiator
and it was full. The overflow tank was okay
also. As of March 7, there hasn’t been any
more antifreeze on the floor or anywhere else
that I can see.
Any ideas as to what might have caused the
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leak? By the way, the bike has been sitting for
most of the winter.
James Lee
GWRRA #67985
Port Orchard, Washington
James, due to the constant temperature
changes during long-term storage, a lot of
parts expand and contract. Also, coolant hoses
can “relax” with age. I suspect the seepage
you noticed was coming from the small diameter
coolant return hose where it attaches to
the right cylinder head. Inspect the hose
clamp, and tighten or replace as necessary.
Spark Plugs for GL1100?
I have a 1983 GL1100 Gold Wing; I want
to put new plugs in it. I am told I should try
the triple platinum plugs. The bike would run
better and since I live and do all my riding in
the country, these would be the best for me. Or
would I be wasting my money? Just what
would be the best ones?
Raymond M. Jansen
GWRRA #232445
Evans City, Pennsylvania
Ray, your GL1100 won’t run any better
with triple platinum plugs than with the standard
plugs. The platinum coating merely slows
down electrode wear, allowing a vehicle to run
well longer before plug replacement becomes
necessary. If it were me, I’d install the standard
spark plug—NGK number DPR8EA-9,
gapped to .035”. If your engine is in good
condition and properly tuned, these plugs
should last at least 10,000 miles.
GL1500 Clock Overtime
My LCD clock unit has suddenly started to
run at six times the normal speed. For every
minute of actual time, it counts six minutes. A
friend of mine says that there is a resistor in
back of the LCD unit that cuts down the voltage
to the proper level. I have taken the instrument
panel out, but the LCD unit does not
seem to be a serviceable part. Please advise if
there is any repair that can be made, or if the
LCD unit must be replaced. Thanks for your
help.
Dwain Strader
GWRRA #233005
Reidsville, North Carolina
Dwain, Honda tech support has advised us
in the past that replacing the clock adjuster
should eliminate this problem. The part number
for a 1997 GL1500 is 37213-MT2-008.
But because you don’t say what year or model
your GL1500 is, I suggest having your dealer
look up the correct part number for your bike.
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In these sessions, Jim Graybeal turns his focus to the more specialized skills encountered in the GWRRA Top Gun competition
exercises.
While these exercises present situations that require skills a rider would use rarely in everyday riding, by practicing the elements
that make them possible—use of the friction zone, looking where you want to go, keeping your eyes up, measured use of throttle,
etc.—you reinforce the skills you use daily.
The GWRRA Top Gun Manual (© 1995) can be found at www.gwrra.org. Use the pull-down menu on the left side of the home
page. Select “National Divisions.” Then select “Rider Education.” From this page, select “References.” Scroll down to “Top Gun.” The
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E x e r c i s e 5 :
T i g h t U - T u r n s i n T h e G W R R A T o p G u n M a n u a l
The objective of this exercise is to test
your ability to execute tight left and
right U-turns. The range setup for this
exercise is a rectangle painted on the pavement
of a flat, clean parking lot that measures 60 feet
in length. For novices, the width is 22 feet. For
experienced riders, the width is 20 feet. For
experts, it’s just 18 feet in width.
To correctly perform the exercise, you
enter the box on the right hand side. As you
approach the far end of the box, you execute a
left U-turn and cross back across the box. As
you approach the other end of the box, you
now execute a tight right hand U-turn. Then
you proceed along the border, exiting the box
at the far end. (See diagram.)
When competing in Top Gun, points are
deducted for putting a foot down, crossing a
boundary line with one tire, crossing a boundary
line with both tires (a greater deduction),
or dropping the bike.
If you’re in a parking lot situation, having the
ability to do tight U-turns that are linked gives
you the confidence to do either a left or a right
U-turn no matter what the circumstances.
Entering the box, it’s important to keep the
front tire as close as possible to the right hand
boundary of the box before initiating the first
turn. It’s also important to use as much of the
60-foot distance to the end of the box before
initiating the first turn to allow yourself plenty
of room for the rest of the exercise. Once
you’ve done your left hand U-turn and are
transitioning back nearly to the start point corner
of the box, it’s again important to come as
close as possible to the side and end boundaries
of the box before initiating your right
hand U-turn. Jim says it’s advantageous to use
all the distance you’re given to stabilize the
bike. By using the entire length of the box, you
allow yourself to stabilize the bike between
each turn.
Although the diagram shows a gentle diagonal
path of travel across the box following the
completion of the first U-turn, Jim suggests
returning to the outside boundary quicker so
you can stabilize your bike with straight travel
before initiating the right U-turn. “For most
people, the right U-turn is more difficult than
the left,” Jim says.
“The key to this is, once again, executing a
deliberate head snap. When you initiate your
U-turn, turn your head clear around, pointing
your nose in the direction you want to go—
and then keep it pointing in that direction until
the bike has come all the way around.Another
way I teach this is by telling people to put their
chin on their shoulder. While most people’s
heads won’t turn that far, the more you try to
get your head to turn, the more steering input
you apply to the bike.”
This exercise also calls for skilled use of the
friction zone. Jim sets his engine at about 2,000
rpm, feathers the clutch to control the power
going to the rear wheel and uses a bit of trail
braking with his right foot brake pedal to maintain
the bike’s stability. For expert riders working
to execute the U-turns within an 18-foot
radius, its important to turn your head and
torso even more, lean the bike more aggressively
and use the friction zone even more
decisively.
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Just after entering. Stabilizing down range. Head snap initiates turn.
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Aggressive head snap and lean to the right. Nose pointing to exit point. Bike stabilized and heading for the exit.
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B y N i c k H o p p n e r
Looking at what one editor has called “the mighty GWRRA” from today’s perspective,
you might mistakenly think the Gold Wing Road Riders Association has always been
around. It would be a natural error, as today’s GWRRA is, indeed, the largest independent
single-marque motorcycle organization in the world.
With more than 75,000 Members in
more than 52 countries—many of
whom regularly support more than
800 thriving local Chapters—one might
assume that GWRRA is well known everywhere—and
has always been so. Of course,
this is not the case even today, and whatever
fame it has today took decades of effort by
many people sharing the GWRRA story to
bring us to where we are today.
Many people have already heard the story
of how GWRRA got its beginning. Paul
Hildebrand had a new Gold Wing motorcycle.
Wanting to learn more about it, and to have
some fun with others owning the same kind of
bike, he typed up a meeting invitation and left
it at a local Honda shop. On Saturday, June 4,
1977, five other folks showed up to meet Paul
and his wife Shirley.
Working on the advice and guidance of
these other riders, and many others who would
join them in the next 30 years, Paul and Shirley
first formed a loosely knit group in their hometown—Phoenix,
Arizona. The group members
suggested programs (safety and technical
information sharing), events (group rides, rallies,
mall shows), identification (logo-bearing
clothing and insignia) and communication (a
Wing News newsletter which later became this
magazine).
Soon, visiting Gold Wing friends from
Tucson said they’d like to become a “chapter,”
or an offshoot of the initial Phoenix group, so
GWRRA’s Chapter organization was established
along a business-like plan of appointed,
rather than elected, leadership so as to avoid
political wrangling as much as possible.
Meetings were patterned in a manner that
avoided the reading of minutes, treasurer’s
reports, and all of the tedium of Robert’s Rules.
Tucson’s group was the first (or “pioneer”)
Chapter—a designation they still proclaim
today as Chapter AZ-A.
Through the Hildebrands’ dedication, the
totally volunteer-oriented group of Chapters
grew dramatically, with memberships popping
up in many other states and some overseas.
Working completely out of their one-story,
ranch-style house in an everyday neighborhood,
Paul and Shirley spent untold amounts of
their own time on their new passion.
Eventually they had to decide to adopt a business
plan and focus their whole attention on
their hobby, so they went fulltime. After six
years of building GWRRA as an amateur
group, the business end of things was formalized
and the hubbub of office demands moved
out of their home.
GWRRA Members said they wanted to host
20-YEAR CHAPTERS
GWRRA’s birthday is June 4, 1977.To pay tribute to all of the Chapters that have been active for 20 years or more, we asked our
Region and District Directors to have Chapters that fall into that category email us the charter date and city of their Chapter.
Here are some of our longest-lasting Chapters that provided us information by our print deadline:April 10.
ALABAMA
AL-N.........................1986
ARIZONA
AZ-A .......................1977
AZ-B .........................1977
AZ-D ........................1978
FLORIDA
FL1-A2......................1982
FL1-B .........................198?
FL1-C.........................198?
FL1-D2......................198?
FL1-F2 .......................198?
FL1-M .......................1982
FL1-S..........................198?
FL1-T.........................198?
FL2-A........................1978
FL2-E.........................1980
FL2-G........................1983
FL2-L.........................1982
FL2-O .......................1982
GEORGIA
GA-B.........................1985
IDAHO
ID-D..........................1987
ID-E...........................1985
ILLINOIS
IL-A ...........................1980
IL-B............................1984
IL-C...........................1980
IL-D...........................1986
IL-E............................1984
IL-I .............................1982
IL-L............................1982
IL-N...........................1982
IL-Q...........................1984
IL-R............................1985
IL-S ............................1985
IL-W..........................1986
INDIANA
IN-A..........................1980
IN-B ..........................1980
IN-C..........................1980
IN-D..........................1980
IN-E...........................1981
IN-F...........................1983
IN-G..........................1981
IN-H..........................1983
IN-J............................1985
IN-K..........................1984
IN-L...........................1983
IN-L2 ........................1984
IN-M .........................1987
IN-M2 .......................1987
IN-N .........................1987
IN-O .........................1982
IN-O2.......................1981
IN-P...........................1983
IN-R ..........................1984
IN-T ..........................1984
IN-Y ..........................1986
IOWA
IA-A ..........................1982
IA-E ...........................1982
IA-I ............................1982
IA-O..........................1983
MASSACHUSETTS
MA-B ........................1981
MA-D........................1983
MA-K........................1985
MICHIGAN
MI-A..........................1970
MI-A2........................1981
MI-B ..........................1981
MI-C..........................1982
MI-D..........................1983
MI-E...........................1985
MI-F...........................1982
MI-G..........................1983
MI-H..........................1983
MI-I............................1983
MI-J............................1983
MI-K..........................1983
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a national rally, so Wing Ding was born in
1979. After three initial years of Wing Dings in
the late-summer heat of Phoenix, the Gold
Wing rally began its practice of moving to different
locations around the United States—
eventually settling on the July 4 th week to
avoid conflict with other major rallies.
The ever-watchful Honda Motor Company
was fascinated by the phenomenal growth of
GWRRA and delighted to learn from this
ready-made source of consumer information.
Company representatives eagerly
gathered Members’ opinions, fascinated
by the widespread addition
by Wingers of aftermarket accessories
like hard fairings and windshields,
saddlebags, travel trunks,
audio systems, CB radios and
plush saddles. Not surprisingly,
Honda brought out its own turnkey
tourers—the GL1100 Interstate in
1980, and the GL1100 Aspencade
in 1982. Factory endorsed luxury
touring for motorcyclists was born.
By 1983, GWRRA numbers
exceeded 3,000, and a GWRRA
culture was formed as well. Based
on a simple motto—Friends for
Fun, Safety and Knowledge—the
basic tenets of the association were
adopted. Instead of the boozy notoriety
spawned by stereotypical Hollywood B-films,
GWRRA Members focused on teaching each
other how to ride with pride in greater safety
and competence. Good behavior, kindness and
charity became the hallmark of riders of “the
quiet machines”—a legacy that continues to
this day.
GWRRA established its four-tiered Rider
Education Program in 1983. It has been copied
by other organizations, yet remains the single,
most successful participatory organizational
safety program for motorcyclists of them all.
As Honda developed newer, larger, and
more elaborate touring machines, GWRRA
grew as well—to more than 30,000 Members.
In the early ’80s, the GL1100 was succeeded
by the GL1200—an even stronger machine.
Then Honda trumped all its competitors (and
there were several at the time) when it released
the astonishing GL1500 in the fall of 1987.
Here was an overwhelmingly large-looking,
Paul Hildebrand and Shirley Stephens-Garcia today.
six-cylinder motorcycle with integrated saddlebags
and travel trunk and even parking-lot
friendly reverse! It was to become the most
successful touring model of all time, selling
thousands and thousands of units during its 12-
year run. And as the “ultimate” Gold Wing set
sales records, GWRRA also grew—to more
than 60,000 Members.
As pressure to establish Chapters began to
be felt, GWRRA established its Leadership
Training Division to support its vast cadre of
volunteer leaders—many of whom could benefit
by educational units in communications,
organizational, and planning skills.
Supplementing its Gold Book program of
voluntary Member-to-Member highway assistance,
GWRRA added its “Rescue” and
optional “Rescue Plus” commercially supported
highway assistance programs in 1999.
With the new millennium came a wholly
redesigned Gold Wing—the 2001 GL1800—
announced in the fall of 2000. Wrapped around
race-bike configurations like an
aluminum spar frame and singlesided
swing arm with mono-shock
rear suspension, the GL1800 astonished
everyone with its new levels
of performance and handling. The
Wing developed sport-bike riding
capabilities.
In the years since 2001, Honda
has added new levels of comfort
and electronic sophistication to new
generations of the GL1800 Gold
Wing. Simultaneously, GWRRA
has offered updated benefits and an
informative and entertaining presence
on the World Wide Web.
Yet despite the new levels of
electronic wizardry, the hallmark of
the Gold Wing Road Riders
Association continues to be the Members’ oneon-one
sharing of the basic tenets of friendship,
fun, safety and knowledge. It’s still about
people who ride a Wing meeting other people
who also ride a Wing. It’s still about making
friends, sharing some tips on motorcycle care
and maintenance, planning rides to take together,
and having fun.
All-in-all, it’s a simple concept—and has
yielded a 30-year heritage of which we can all
be proud!
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MI-L...........................1983
MI-N .........................1985
MI-M ........................1987
MI-V ..........................1983
MINNESOTA
MN-G .......................1987
MISSISSIPPI
MS-A.........................1984
MS-B .........................1985
MS-C.........................1985
MS-D.........................1986
MS-E..........................1986
MS-F..........................1986
MS-G.........................1987
NEVADA
NV-E .........................1983
NEW YORK
NY-F..........................1983
NY-D.........................1983
NY-G.........................1984
NORTH CAROLINA
NC-A........................1981
NC-C........................1984
NC-N .......................1982
NOVA SCOTIA
NS-A.........................1987
OHIO
OH-A........................1982
OH-B........................1982
OH-C .......................1982
OH-D .......................1982
OH-E ........................1983
OH-F ........................1983
OH-G .......................1984
OH-H .......................1984
OH-I .........................1985
OH-J .........................1985
OH-K........................1985
OH-L ........................1985
OH-M.......................1986
OH-N.......................1985
OH-O.......................1985
OH-P ........................1985
OH-Q.......................1987
OH-R........................1986
OH-S ........................1986
OH-T........................1986
OH-U .......................1987
OH-V........................1987
OH-W......................1985
OH-X .......................1987
OH-Y........................1987
OH-Z........................1987
OKLAHOMA
OK-G........................1983
ONTARIO
ON-B........................1983
OREGON
OR-E.........................1985
OR-G ......................1985
OR-I..........................1987
PENNSYLVANIA
PA-A..........................1982
PA-B..........................1982
PA-C .........................1985
PA-E ..........................1983
PA-H .........................1985
PA-K..........................1987
PA-L ..........................1986
PA-M.........................1987
TENNESSEE
TN-C ........................1981
TN-D ......................1982
TN-Z ........................1987
TEXAS
TX-A1 ......................1986
TX-C ........................1982
UTAH
UT-A .........................1983
VIRGINIA
VA-C.........................1983
WASHINGTON
WA-A .......................1980
WA-B........................1981
WA-C.......................1981
WA-E........................1984
WA-F........................1981
WA-H.......................1982
WA-I.........................1982
WA-L........................1983
WA-M.......................1983
WA-V .......................1986
WISCONSIN
WI-A.........................1982
WI-C.........................1982
WI-G ........................1982
WI-H ........................1981
WI-K.........................1982
WI-M ........................1982
WI-N ........................1982
WI-O........................1982
WEST VIRGINIA
WV-F ........................1986
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By Charles F. Herrmann III • GWRRA #168375 • Lovettsville,Virginia
“Life’s truest happiness is found in
friendships we make along the way.”
—Unknown
The four friends head out on a 2007 rail
adventure aboard the Southwest Chief.
(l-r, Jeff, Nancy, Diana, and Charlie.)
Our friendship had its simple beginnings
in the summer of 1998 at the
Izaak Walton Inn in Essex, Montana.
Who are the friends?
They are Nancy & Jeff Adams, GWRRA
#57527, from suburban Detroit’s Farmington,
Michigan. She’s a retired mother of two who
had worked in market research. He’s a retired
auto industry machine repairman.
They currently ride a ’97 Candy Apple Red
1500 Special Edition with more than 100,000
miles on the odometer. He drives. She rides.
(She used to drive dirt bikes.) They’re old
hands.
We’re Diana Kay & Charles Herrmann
from Lovettsville, Virginia, a Washington D.C.
commuter town. Diana’s a retired third grade
teacher and mother of three. Charlie (that’s
me) is a retired advertising writer and editor.
We ride an ’02 Illusion Blue 1800 with 7,
000 miles on the odometer. He drives. She’s
an eagle-eyed backseat-driver. We’re newbies!
Both couples are grandparents!
Back in ’98 we had flown to Montana and
rented a car to drive to this out-of-the-way
inn that sits right next to the tracks, on the
recommendation of our youngest son. While
in college he had interned in ’96 with the
National Park Service at the nearby Walton
Ranger Station that serves Glacier National
Park. He had urged us to explore the Rockies!
Nancy and Jeff had driven their Gold Wing
out west and were headed back home. They
had been stopping at the “Izaak,” as Jeff calls it,
for one and two night stands going west and
returning home since they had discovered the
place 30 years before. (A fellow railfan had
told them they ought to stay at the Inn.)
I was immediately attracted to the bike. I
saw Nancy and Jeff getting stuff from their
trunk and I was determined to say “Hi.”
Nancy and Jeff’s western touring
escapades began back in 1971. To avoid
Chicago’s traffic, they had biked northwest
over Michigan‘s mitten-like map on their
Honda 750 and taken a ferry across Lake
Michigan from Ludington to Manitowoc,
Wisconsin.
They are both avid railfans and they have
been on a lifelong search for the best burgers,
the finest banana cream pies and the tastiest
chili in out-of-the-way eateries.
Jeff describes their motorcycle adventures
with some of his many homespun expressions.
They have been riding “tracky” blue highways
that run near the rails to watch the trains,
sniffing out “giggy” places to eat what Nancy
likes to call “real food,” and “rapping and flapping’”
with new friends everywhere they go.
One of the things you do at the Izaak is to
sit on the porch and watch the 40 to 50 freight
trains that go through every day. Amtrak passenger
trains stop twice a day—one going east
in the morning and one going west at night.
In the times the four of us have returned
to the Inn at the same time, Jeff has shared his
knowledge of trains with us. For example, railroad
lore says that the diesel engines on many
American locomotives were actually copied
from the motors of the U-boats of World
War II.
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Railfans, like this
motorcyclist, love to sit and
watch the trains roll by.
Another of the customs at the Izaak is to
rush outdoors and wave at the Amtrak when
you hear its haunting whistle. (Yes, even if
you’re sitting in the dining room having a
meal.) In return, the engineer blows the whistle
and the passengers and conductors wave
back. The railfans are taking pictures. It’s pure
fun.
The alpine-style inn had been built in 1939
to house the winter snow removal crews of
the Great Northern Railroad. Today, the rail
yard is home to helper engines that are used
to assist long freight trains over the
Continental Divide.
At any time of day you can hear the powerful
roar of the helpers as they push the
freight trains up and over Maria’s Pass. We
especially enjoyed our vantage point from
one of the Inn’s refurbished cabooses.
So, if you’re a railfan like Nancy and Jeff,
this is heaven! And the best surprise of all,
there are no phones or TVs in the rooms. It
is the perfect place to escape and to make
new friends!
Diana has kept a journal for each of our
trips.There was no journal entry about meeting
Nancy and Jeff in ’98. But the next time
we went to the Izaak in 2000, Diana had
penned this entry.
Wed., July 25, 2000
“Charlie did some laundry...we slept in a little.
While over at the Inn he met Jeff and Nancy
Adams (the Honda motorcycle couple) we had
met two years ago. They had been traveling all
over the West for 52 days and were headed
back to Detroit.They came up to the orange
caboose and had a cup of tea. We talked for
over an hour....”
Diana had actually written “Harley” not
Honda. Later, she crossed out Harley and
wrote Honda. At that time neither one of us
knew very much about motorcycles. Even
though I had always hankered to ride one, I
really hadn’t looked into it at all.
We had traded phone numbers with
Nancy and Jeff. So over the next year we
On their trips, the Adamses love
to search out great eats like this
one in Pie Town, New Mexico.
spoke frequently. This is when Jeff gave me a
graduate course on motorcycles.
“You don’t want to start on a small bike
because the passenger seat will be so small
and uncomfortable that Diana won’t want to
ride with you. Besides, the little bikes don’t
have saddlebags. So where would you put your
stuff when you take a trip?
You ought to read Rider magazine and
Motorcycle Consumer News. You ought to get
a Gold Wing and join GWRRA.” And on and
on.
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It was on the 2001 trip that the new friendship
really took off. When Jeff listened to
Diana’s reservations about us getting a bike, he
offered to take Diana for a ride on his Wing.
So, with a nervous smile, she put on Nancy’s
helmet and climbed on behind Jeff. They took
off down Route 2 and were gone for a long
time.
When they got back Diana said “If you really
want a motorcycle, this is the one we want.”
So, shortly after I retired in June 2002,
Diana and I purchased a shiny new 1800. I tell
people it was my retirement gift to myself.
Fortunately I had two years to ride around
before Diana retired. I took my first MSF
course. I took lots of rides. I even took the
motorcycle to go food shopping. I recall that
the checker in the local Safeway once said to
me “You’re not going to put all of that [referring
to the groceries] on the motorcycle are
you?” He didn’t know how much stuff a Gold
Wing can carry.
That two-year period was a time of learning.
I went all over the place. I even got lost
several times. Then I would call Jeff and tell
him about the trip. He would give me advice.
“If the traffic light doesn’t change, try lowering
your kickstand right over one of the cuts in
the pavement. It works for me. Yes, the bike
will stop running but you can restart. You’ve
got to learn how to sit on a hill and take off
without stalling. Learn to use both brakes at
the same time. Get a CB. Buy some of those
travel bags that fit in the trunk and saddlebags.
Make sure you have towing insurance. Carry
one of those kits to plug a flat tire. Get some
warm gloves.”
My favorite bit of motorcycle insight that
Nancy and Jeff shared with us in those days is
where to make a quick change into your rain
suits when the rain has already started to fall.
“You pull into a covered bank drivethrough
when the bank is closed or one of
those self-serve covered car washes,” Jeff said.
“Nobody will be washing their car in the rain.”
(Some time later, Diana and I actually did a
quick change at a bank in the midst of a sudden
storm.)
The following summer, Nancy and Jeff
began a tradition of calling us while they were
on their annual two-month summer trip. We
began to follow their journeys in an atlas.
Later, we bought two new atlases, one for
them and one for us. Then we were better
able to follow their travels and they could also
follow ours.
By this time, they had visited us in Virginia
several times and we had gone to Michigan.
While they were here, we went to the
Railroad Museum in nearby Brunswick,
Maryland. We hiked on the C & O Canal towpath
that runs next to the CSX rails in close
by Point of Rocks, Maryland.
In addition to watching the trains, Nancy
and Jeff also love to eat. So we’ve taken them
to a few of our favorite restaurants such as
The couples
met because of a
mutual love of
trains-which led
to a mutual love
of Gold Wings.
Dutch’s Daughter in Frederick, Maryland, and
The Anvil in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia.
When we’ve gone to Farmington, they’ve
taken us to their favorite eateries. My favorite
in their area is the Roma Cafe in downtown
Detroit. They even know the name of the
waiter who serves them most of the time. His
name is Sam.
We’ve met their children and grandchildren
and they’ve met our kids. One summer
we had invited our children and their mates to
come out to the Izaak with us. Our oldest son
and his wife and my daughter and her
boyfriend came. So Jeff and Nancy had the
opportunity to “rap and flap” with them.
Nearly every time we’ve gone to
Farmington, we’ve had dinner at their daughter
and son-in-law’s home.
In May 2005, the four friends took off
down the Blue Ridge Parkway. But, before we
went, Jeff and Nancy drove here and they
spent time with us going over the bike—what
clothes to pack...the tool kit...how to use the
CB...cleaning the windscreen, and more.
We even tried the air hose device that you
screw into a spark plug hole. Crawling around
on the floor in our garage, we went through
the whole drill, just in case we had a flat.
They even shared with us their ideas on
what to eat for lunch. “To avoid getting sleepy
after a big meal, the thing to do is pack a light
lunch,” Nancy said. Their favorite is Club
Crackers and tuna fish. You buy those little
“individual-sized” cans of the tuna, stop in the
little park that you find in most small towns,
and take advantage of the picnic benches and
tables. You might even find a public bathroom.
This was the very first long trip that Diana
and I had taken. We were a bit nervous. We
had arranged to meet Nancy and Jeff at
Natural Bridge,Virginia. So we had a couple of
hundred miles to get comfortable riding with
each other.
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One of my fondest memories of that trip
is Jeff insistently calling me on the CB. “Are
you still back there Charles?” While he and
Nancy were gracefully taking the curves at the
speed limit, I was timidly pulling on the handlebars.
So I’d keep falling a minute or so
behind.
But then we’d take a butt break and start
all over again.
It was on that trip that Nancy taught me
how to fold up the bike cover and get it back
into the tiny bag that it came in. I’ve been folding
it up that way ever since.
That’s when I learned what Jeff had told
me about Gold Wings was true. Men and
women will come up to you and want to talk.
The Wing was like a people magnet. So, we
met lots of interesting people and we did a lot
of rapping and flapping!
After we split up on the way back and they
went northwest to Detroit and we headed
northeast to home, Diana and I experienced
our first ride in the rain. We did 50 miles from
the start of Skyline Drive to the Big Meadow
Lodge in a nasty storm. Of course, there was
no drive-through bank or car wash available in
Shenandoah National Park!
But once again, the advice we’d received
from Nancy and Jeff was helpful. They said
that we should buy rain suits, and the pants
should have stirrups and zippers. Diana was
watching the clouds and she insisted that we
needed to stop and put on our rain suits. I
delayed as long as possible. But finally I pulled
over. No sooner had we started putting on
the suits than the skies opened up.
Our helmets did not have face shields.
Guess who told us we should have bought
some shields? That’s what friends are for.
The four of us have even taken three 10-
day trips that did not include motorcycles.
This past January, the four of us took the
Amtrak Southwest Chief from Chicago to
Winslow, Arizona. We stayed at an awesome
old railroad inn that has been mostly refurbished.
Like the Izaak, the La Posada sits right
next to the tracks! From there we rented a
car and drove to the Grand Canyon where we
spent a few nights. We concluded that trip by
touring Sedona, Jerome and a few other
“giggy” spots in Arizona.
The same week, the year before, we had all
taken Amtrak’s Empire Builder to the Izaak.
Neither couple had been there in the winter.
It was another 32-hour jaunt from Chicago. (I
don’t know another couple I could stand
being with for that long without some sort of
disagreement.)
That trip was punctuated with cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing adventures.
In between those two trips the four of us
piled into the Adams’ van for a tour of
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We found great
places to eat and one bad place to spend the
night.
You can bet that our Gold Wings somehow
found their way into our conversations
many times a day. For the Adams pair, it was a
chance to teach. For the Herrmanns, it was a
time to learn.
On the last jaunt to the Grand Canyon I
said to Jeff and Nancy that they ought to write
up their typical western trip that includes
great blue highways, great spots to watch
trains and great places to eat.
So, dear Gold Wingers, if you think you’d
like to ride in the tire tracks of Nancy and Jeff
Adams, do a lot of rapping and flapping, and
stop to eat at places like Pie Town, New
Mexico, here’s your itinerary.
We’re not going to give away all of Nancy
and Jeff’s favorite train-watching and realfood-places,
just enough to whet your
appetite for adventure
So, keep it to yourself. Like a good fishing
hole, it’s the kind of secret that one shares
only with friends.
●
A Sample of an Adams Adventure
in Freight, Food, and Friends
Remember, you’re leaving from Detroit.
Jeff and Nancy say that their trips really
don’t begin until they’ve passed by the
hubbub of Chicago.
While they tend to follow old Route 30
(The Lincoln Highway, America’s first paved
cross-country road) they wander off the trail
once in a while.
We begin in...
■ Rochelle, IL (Rte. 38) — Go north from
Rte. 30 for about 10 miles to enjoy a unique
view of the tracks where the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and Union Pacific
mainlines cross.
■ Marshalltown, IA — You’ve got to
chow down at the home of the famous Maid
Rite burger. This is the original store that
opened in 1928.
■ Dunlap, IA — Stop at the Main Street
Cakes and Gifts bakery to munch on some justbaked
cinnamon rolls and visit with the morning
coffee klatch ladies.
If it is lunch time, go to the Dairy Sweet for
a pork tenderloin sandwich. Nancy says, “We
always split one because it’s way too big for one
person.”
■ Hershey, NE — Eat at Butch’s Steak
House. You’re in beef country, so any steak is
bound to be awesome!
■ Chappell, NE — Stop off at the Sweden
Cream store for a sumptuous soft ice cream
treat.
■ Sidney, NE — Dudes Steak House
serves one of the finest filets mignons in the
country!
■ Cheyenne, WY — There are lots of
hotels across the street from the tracks. Ask
for a trackside room.
■ Laramie, WY — Find a spot near
Sherman Hill to watch the Union Pacific
freights fight their way to the top. All the trains,
eastbound or westbound, must struggle up this
hill. It’s one of those spots that railfans love!
■ Medicine Bow, WY — Spend some
time watching trains in the city park across the
street from the Virginian Hotel. Make sure you
try the hotel’s pie!
Leave Route 30 and head up toward Casper,
Wyoming. Take routes 487, 220 and 20 to...
■ Shoshoni, WY — You’ve got to have a
malted milk at Yellowstone Drugs.
■ Cody, WY — Depending on your food
mood, you could dine at the Irma Hotel or the
Hong Kong restaurant.
Now take the Chief Joseph Highway (Rte. 296)
and the infamous Bear Tooth Highway (Rte. 212)
to...
■ Red Lodge, MT — Don’t miss the Red
Lodge Pizza Company! Also take a little side
trip on Highway 308. Go six miles east to Bear
Creek and stop at the Hungry Bear Cafe for
some of their world-famous banana cream pie.
And, as Nancy says,“It lives up to its claim.”
■ Columbus, MT — Take Highway 78 out
of Red Lodge. Here in Columbus you’ll find
another of those wonderful town parks where
you can park and watch trains.
Get on Highways 89 and 2 going to Essex,
Montana, where this tale began at the Izaak
Walton Inn. Be sure to sample their food, too. The
huckleberry ice cream is “out of this world,” says
Diana. And just down the road about a mile west
is the Halfway House where you can get great
home-cooked meals.
After you eat and get back on the highway,
you’ll enjoy never-ending views of tracks and trains
running along the North Fork of the Flathead River.
In the summertime you can watch the many rafters
floating by. Then continue on Highway 2 to...
■ Libby, MT — Take a butt break at the
railroad station and then eat at Henry’s. In all
the years that Nancy and Jeff have been stopping
here, Jeff can’t seem to get past the veal
cutlet. He has one every time!
The next city on this sampler after Libby would
be Sand Point, Idaho. Jeff and Nancy get there by
taking Hwy. 2 to Hwy. 56 (The Bull Lake Scenic
Hwy.) to Hwy. 200 to Sand Point. Here’s where
they split up. Jeff watches trains while Nancy shops
at Cold Water Creek’s main store.
Since the weather dictates where they go,
the direction from here can vary.The Adamses
never make a definitive plan with next-day
motel reservations. The sunny skies are their
guide.Whichever way they go there are always
trains, blue roads, good places to eat and new
friends to make.
Remember, this friendship that began so
simply has bloomed into a bond of terrific rapport.
And it all began with that people magnet,
the Gold Wing motorcycle!
●
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The History
The Appalachian Mountain Range, part of
which runs through northern New England, is
more ancient than the Rockies or the
Himalayas. As a result of millions and millions
of years of weathering, these eastern U.S.
mountains have been ground down by glaciers,
worn away by season after season of freezing
and thawing, and washed down by the pounding
of rain and the flow of melt water.
But though these mountains
have become only a fraction of
their original size, they still affect
the weather and, centuries ago,
still created a barrier for ground
transportation. Since then, however,
roads have been painstakingly
cut through mountain notches,
making areas that were once inaccessible
by wheeled vehicles open.
The Plan
After the first of October in
New Hampshire, good motorcycle
riding weather becomes a
“catch it if you can” situation. Jack
Garneau, GWRRA #90495, and I
wanted to take one more daylong
ride before it was time to pack up
and head to Florida for the sun
and warm winter riding.
Over the summer up north, we had ridden
through a few notches and marveled at the
spectacular sights. We began to consider
that—for our last road trip of the season—we
might be able to ride through most of the navigable
notches in New Hampshire, and even a
couple in nearby Maine, in one day.
After mapping out our intended route, we
looked ahead at the forecasted weather and
picked October 3 as the day for our “notch
run.” Our wives thought it best if they sat this
particular run out, since we predicted that the
400-plus mile day would be a long one. So it
was just Jack and me.
The Run
At 8 a.m., after topping off our gas tanks,
By Mike Stone • GWRRA #208892 • Gilford, New Hampshire
A notch, according to www.reference.com, is defined as:“In a range of hills, or especially of
mountains, a pass (aka notch) is a lower point that allows easier access through the range.”
Come ride along on our adventure through some of these great Northeastern notches.Who
knows, you may want to try them out yourself one day!
we headed north from the town of Gilford,
New Hampshire, where we both reside. Jack
rode his 2003 GL1800 Gold Wing and I rode
my 1998 1500 SE. It was a chilly 45 degrees F,
but the bright sunshine and blue sky looked
promising, and we figured we’d be riding in
warm air before long.
The ride north on I-93 to exit 26, and on
to Rt. 25, was painfully cold. Fog, which is common
in the morning at that time of year, hung
Mike and Jack enjoying the scenic views of Kinsman Notch.
over the ground and condensed on all the
leading edges of our bikes. Even with our
bikes’ big, protective fairings, we could feel the
bite of the damp air working its way down the
back of our necks. I was wearing thick leather
gloves with large insulated gauntlets, but my
fingertips still tingled from the cold.
#1 Oliverian Notch, N44o .057’ W71o
56.311’
9:40 a.m. (65 miles)
Oliverian Notch is on Rt. 25 (the
Moosilauke Highway) between the towns of
Glencliff and East Haverhill. Because of the
dense fog and gradual incline, we couldn’t
determine exactly when we reached the highest
point on the notch or when we started
down the other side. What we could see of
the fall foliage through the fog were bright yellows,
reds, and oranges, along with various
shades of greens and browns.
We continued on Rt. 25 to Rt. 10 north,
then to Rt. 116 east though beautiful and fertile
farmland. Then it was on to Rt. 112 east.
(Route 112 is also known as the Kancamagus
Highway and has fantastic scenery from one
end to the other.)
As we climbed toward the
notch, the fog thinned and eventually
disappeared, leaving a cold
looking, white, cloud-filled sky. But
the air felt a little warmer.
#2 Kinsman Notch, N44o
2.66’ W71o 47.53’
10:14 a.m. (87 miles)
We stopped at the top at a
scenic pull-off and were treated
to the view of a scenic mountain
pond with a backdrop of brilliantly
colored trees. It then became
obvious to us that it was “leaf
peeping time.” There were several
cars and motorcycles in the parking
lot, and soon a gigantic tour
bus from Tennessee pulled in. Out
came a herd of gray-haired
tourists armed with digital cameras.
(I, too, have gray hair but that doesn’t count.)
After snapping a few photos, we continued
east on Rt. 112 to the town of Woodstock,
where we followed Rt. 3 past Clark’s Trading
Post and then back onto I-93 north in Lincoln.
Soon we were climbing toward the most
famous notch in New Hampshire.
#3 Franconia Notch, N44o 8.682’ W71o
40.865’
10:50 a.m. (101 miles)
The New Hampshire state symbol is “The
Old Man of the Mountain,” a natural granite
profile that once sat high on Cannon Mountain
in Franconia Notch State Park. It was discovered
in 1805 and was one of the most notable
geological features of our state.
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Canon Mountain near Franconia Notch, where a famous,
granite profile collapsed three years ago.
Jack on his GL1800, cresting the top of Dixville Notch.
But on May 3, 2003, it collapsed after about
200 million years of weathering and many
costly and daring attempts to preserve it.
Preservationists had tried to cement strategically
placed cables and plates to bolster the
weakening slabs, but they tumbled into the
notch anyway. Many New Hampshire residents
were heartbroken when they learned that one
of the most famous landmarks in our state had
crumbled into a pile of rubble. It is now nothing
more than a memory.
Jack and I stopped at Boise Rock to take
photos and to marvel at the sheer face of
Cannon Mountain on the opposite side of the
notch. Boise Rock is a gigantic glacial erratic
that came to rest in such a way that it created
a cave-like shelter beneath it.Thomas Boise, a
teamster from Woodstock, New Hampshire,
sought shelter under this large boulder when
a blizzard blocked passage for him and his
horse as they were passing through the notch
road in the early 1800s.After killing his horse,
Boise skinned it and wrapped himself in its
hide.The next day, searchers found him under
the rock and had to cut away the frozen hide,
which had saved his life.
Cannon Mountain has some of the best
skiing in the state.The trails are steep and very
wide. And if it’s cold anywhere in New
Hampshire, it’s guaranteed it’s even colder at
Cannon Mountain.The top of the mountain is
accessible by an aerial tramway yearround, and
the views from up there are spectacular.
Once we crossed Franconia Notch, the sky
turned blue and the air warmed. We noticed
that the foliage had passed its peak up there in
the higher elevations but, nevertheless, the
bright sunshine and warmer air were a real
pleasure.Weather can often be drastically different
on one side of a notch compared to the
other side. And this time the good weather
was north of the notch.
The Cruise
We exited I-93 onto Rt. 3 and rode north
through Twin Mountain, Whitefield, and
Lancaster, where we stopped to refuel our
bikes. The recent reduction in gas prices, and
the fact that our Gold Wings sip fuel quite
conservatively, saved us a few dollars compared
with what this trip would have cost during
the summer months.
From Lancaster, we rode north into
Groveton. It was sad to see that the paper
company in Groveton had closed. Normally,
the smokestacks would be belching white
clouds of vapor, wood trucks would be
bustling through the town, and the mechanical
sounds of the mill could easily have been
heard. This time, however, the mill was quiet
and looked very much abandoned.
Robert Frost had been right when he
wrote the following about New England, “If
you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.” Our
weather had started out with bright sunshine,
then a couple hours of cold fog, warm sunshine
as we climbed higher now, again, a sky
that was becoming more overcast as darkening
clouds drifted toward us from the west.
But at least it had warmed up enough that my
fingers were no longer tingling from the cold.
Riding north on Rt. 3 toward Colebrook,
we paralleled the winding Connecticut River,
which forms the entire border between New
Hampshire and Vermont. As we enjoyed the
openness of the fertile farmland, we could
look across the river and see fields and farms
on the Vermont side.The relatively flat land on
each side of the river abuts steep sided hills
that were covered with fall foliage at its peak.
We couldn’t help but notice the vivid contrast
between the bright, colorful foliage on the hills
and the lush, emerald green grass in the nearby
fields.
Green fields need lots of fertilizer, and
nothing fertilizes like cow manure.This time of
year is when farmers recycle their cow
manure and the tell-tail brown spillage from
the manure spreaders punctuated the road
surface as we rode through the farmland.The
strong aroma of fresh manure penetrated our
nasal cavities with each breath but, compared
to the smell of automotive exhaust in the big
cities, we enjoyed its tangy smell and didn’t
complain.
We turned south on Rt. 26 in Colebrook
and followed the Mohawk River, which soon
became a brook as we continued southward
and increased our elevation.The first six miles
of Rt. 26 is a motorcyclist’s delight, with its
constantly winding and rolling roadway that
had recently been paved. Good roads like this
are relatively uncommon in New Hampshire,
since the long, cold, and wet winters raise
havoc when water freezes beneath the asphalt
and, as spring approaches, the pavement
warms during the day and causes the ground
beneath it to thaw. Then, at night, the ground
freezes again. After months of this, bulges
begin to appear and the weight of heavy vehicles
causes the road surfaces to crack and
crumble, forming potholes and missing chunks
of pavement.
By the time fall arrives, however, the summer
heat and traffic have partially forced
lumps back down and the road crews have
spent several months repairing and resurfacing
the roads. So fall is actually a pretty nice time
to ride up here.
Throughout the morning, we passed several
designated moose crossings, some several
miles in length. Big, diamond shaped, yellow
warning signs are placed where moose have
been known to cross the road.We could often
see moose wallows close to the edges of the
road, dotted with deep hoof prints and recently
muddied water. It’s important to slow down,
continuously scan the sides of the road, and be
ready to put on the binders and take evasive
action. Hitting a moose is like hitting a 1000-
pound wall. Most motorcyclists who do it, do
it only once.
Many times throughout the day, we crossed
severely angled railroad crossings. As a young
rider many years ago, I heard of a friend who
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didn’t cross one of these angled railroad crossings
perpendicular to the tracks as he was riding
in the rain. His bike’s tires skidded on the
smooth steel rails and he took a nasty fall. Habit
has me anticipate the tracks and try to cross
them at as perpendicular an angle as possible.
Both cultivated and wildflowers are brilliant
at this time of year. Even the asters, with
their small, round lavender blossoms, stand
out well along the roadsides.Apparently there
hadn’t yet been a killing frost that fall, which is
somewhat odd that late in the season.
#4 Dixville Notch,
N44o 51.858’ W71o 17.827
1:16 p.m. (180 miles )
The Notch rises between near
vertical cliffs that hug the roadsides.
This steep notch separates
the Connecticut River’s watershed
from that of the
Androscoggin.
Dixville Notch is an unincorporated
small village in Dixville
Township and known for being
one of the first places to declare
the results in presidential elections.
A trail on the south side of
Rt. 26 provides access to “Table
Rock,” a precarious flat spot on
the top of a tall narrow precipice
that provides for stunning photos
of the nearby mountains and the
famous Balsams resort hotel far
below.
As we parked near the crest of
the notch, we were immediately
inundated with black flies. These
pesky, swarming, biting insects are
jokingly referred to as New Hampshire’s state
insect, though officially ours is the ladybug.
Normally, black flies infest wooded areas in
the early spring. But up here in the Great
North Woods, not far south of the 45th parallel,
they continue to thrive until the first hard
frost. These tiny flies can be so thick and
aggressive, that sometimes taking a deep
breath draws them into one’s throat.
Following Rt. 26 south from Dixville Notch
brought us to the town of Errol. This small
northern community is situated at the intersection
of Rt. 16 and Rt. 26 along the headwaters
of the Androscoggin River. Tourists use
Errol as a stopping off point for ATV riding in
the summer and snowmobiling in the winter.
Fishing, hunting, and boating also draw tourists
to this remote section of the state.A few years
ago we discovered that a little restaurant, the
Northern Exposure, in town serves excellent
mooseburgers.
Heading south on Rt. 26, we passed Lake
Umbagog (pronounced um-bay-gog), much of
which is a floating peat bog and situated in
both Maine and New Hampshire. The lake is
more than 10 miles long, covers over 8,500
acres, and has 50 miles of shoreline. It’s average
depth is only 15 feet, but it has the largest
nesting concentration of common loons in
New Hampshire.
#5 Grafton Notch,
N44o 34.998’ W70o 56.189’
2:30 p.m. (203 miles )
South of Lake Umbagog, the land rises to
Grafton Notch. White paper birches covered
with brilliant yellow foliage lined both sides of
the road. High above the birches are steep,
shear ledge outcroppings, worn smooth by ice
ages and millions of years of weathering.
Heading down from Grafton Notch, we
passed Moose Cave and Auger Falls.
Throughout the day, as we climbed the
notches and dropped down the opposite
Mike getting ready to head down from the top of Hurricane Mountain Road.
sides, our ears felt the changes of air pressure.
We moved our jaws back and forth to help
equalize the pressure on each side of our
eardrums and prevent prolonged discomfort.
In Newery, Maine, Route 26 intersects with
Rt. 2 and follows the Androscoggin River
south to Bethel. Ever since the federal government
forced Berlin and the towns along the
river—as well as the recently defunct paper
mill in Berlin—to stop dumping sewage and
industrial waste into it, the river has begun to
support life. The once foul smelling, noxious
water is now clean, clear, and suitable for all
sorts of recreational activities.
We followed the Androscoggin River from
Bethel along Rt. 2 to Gilead and then on to
Evans Notch Road (Rt. 113), which is posted
“Not Maintained for Winter Travel.” This narrow,
winding roadway would be very difficult
to keep open in the winter.The little, or nonexistent,
shoulders don’t provide enough
space for snow banks, so after only a few snow
storms, the road would be considerably less
than one lane wide.
#6 Evan’s Notch, N44o 18.52’ W70o
58.72’
3:14 p.m. (245 miles)
Motorcycle traffic though Evan’s Notch
was much heavier than I had expected.
Apparently many riders like us were out
enjoying the warm fall air.
From the notch, we rode downhill back
into New Hampshire and enjoyed riding in the
wide-open valley for a change.We turned west
on South Chatham Road (not shown on many
road maps) and then onto Hurricane
Mountain Road (not shown on most road
maps).
Hurricane Mountain Road is very steep,
with 15 percent grades in some spots. There
aren’t any switchbacks and are very few
curves; the road just runs straight up the
mountain and straight down the
other side.The pavement was relatively
new, but it was quite narrow
and bumpy. Apparently the
road crew had simply laid hot top
over rocks and dips.
Top of Hurricane Mountain
Road, N44o 4.207’ W71o
3.793’
5:15 p.m. (262 miles)
Large spruces and pines grow
close to the road and, as a result,
there was absolutely no view
from the potentially great vantage
point. After a quick stop for photos,
we headed down to Rt. 16 in
Intervale, just north of North
Conway, and rode north past
Storyland and the quaint little
town of Jackson.Then we headed
uphill toward Pinkham Notch.
#7 Pinkham Notch, N44o
15.05’ W71o 15.24’
4:47 p.m. (285 miles)
The Pinkham Notch Visitors Center sits
atop the notch and is the trailhead for the
Tuckerman’s Ravine Trail, where hearty skiers
hike into the big ravine to ski down a 45-
degree headwall. By late spring, stopping
before running out of snow and plowing into
gigantic boulders is a “must” for survival.
While passing through the notch on a clear
day, it’s a real treat to look up into the craggy,
rocky Tuckerman’s Ravine and still see patches
of snow well into the month of June.A bit further
down the road is the Wildcat Ski Area,
where tiny gondolas carry skiers and tourists
to the top of Wildcat Mountain.
Continuing north along Rt. 16, we passed
the Glen House and the Mount Washington
Auto Road, a steep, winding, mostly gravel toll
road that brings tourists to the top of Mount
Washington, the state’s highest peak at 6,288
feet.
We stopped in Gorham for fuel and noted
a peculiar accumulation of milky white bug
splatters on our windshields. Black flies
become tiny dark specks when they hit, but
the white, translucent spots were something
I’d never seen.We never did figure them out.
We rode north though Gorham and then
west on Rt. 2 through Randolph, with the
mighty Mount Sam Adams towering over our
left shoulders.We turned onto the Valley Road
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Dusk at 3,009 feet on Jefferson Notch.
just before crossing into Jefferson and then
left again onto the Jefferson Notch Road.This
narrow, mostly hard-packed gravel road could
pose a problem for someone on a large bike.
There are a couple of spots where the grade
is so steep that it is best to apply the throttle
and keep the bike moving rather than to hesitate
and have to stop. I wouldn’t recommend
riding over this notch on a Gold Wing if you’re
not a confident, experienced rider.
#8 Jefferson Notch, N44o 17.78’ W71o
21.23’
6:15 p.m. (310 miles)
As we pulled into the parking lot at the top
of the notch, it was just starting to get dark.
We quickly took photos, making sure we
included the sign that read “Jefferson Notch,
elevation 3,009 feet.This is the highest elevation
reached by a public highway in New
Hampshire.”
As we headed down from Jefferson Notch,
because of the darkness, our view of the geography
was limited to whatever our headlights
illuminated.There was no point in stopping for
photos or sightseeing, but we still wanted to
cross three more notches on the way home.
The Jefferson Notch Road intersects with
the Base Station Road.Turning left and heading
east on the Base Station Road would have
brought us to the Cog Railway, where unique
coal-fired steam locomotives climb to the top
of Mount Washington.The tracks are so steep
that, instead of applying power through their
wheels to move the train, large cog gears
mesh with a rack gear running between the
rails. But since darkness had set in, we simply
turned right on the Base Station Road and
then south on Rt. 302 for a short ride to
Crawford Notch.
#9 Crawford Notch, N44o 11.257’
W71o 24.143’
6:54 p.m. (332 miles)
Our powerful headlights illuminated the
highway and roadside so that we were able to
read the Willey House sign as we passed by.
This is the location where, in 1826, the Willey
family perished in a flood during a heavy rainstorm
when the Saco River rose 20 feet
overnight.
Heading south into Bartlett, we turned
right onto the steep, narrow, and winding Bear
Notch Road. This wilderness road cuts
through dense woods and, with only a cone of
illumination to guide us, we had to adjust our
speed and visual profiling accordingly.
#10 Bear Notch, N44o 2.22’
W71o 19.41’
7:25 p.m. (342 miles )
A pair of bright yellow eyes caught my
attention here. Seconds later, a big, bushytailed
red fox darted across the road. After
riding over 300 miles—much of them in
remote wilderness—I was surprised we hadn’t
encountered wildlife sooner. Most of New
Hampshire is moose and deer country, so riding
at night can be particularly hazardous. As
motorcyclists, we take a chance whenever we
ride and survive by using our knowledge and
skills. But, to some extent, we also survive by
luck.
Bear Notch Road intersects with the
Kancamagus Highway (Rt. 112) in
Passaconaway. We turned west and headed
uphill into the Kancamagus Notch on the eastern
end of the same road we had traveled 10
hours earlier. At this point, the highway parallels
the Swift River for several miles and
numerous parking areas and pull-offs provide
tourists an opportunity to swim in cold,
mountain water and to use smooth, natural
stone water slides to plummet from one deep
pool to another. This section of the
Kancamagus Highway is 34 miles long and
reaches nearly 3,000 feet in elevation.
#11 Kancamagus Notch N44o 1.50’
W71o 29.58’
7:48 p.m. (355 miles)
Reaching the top of the notch in darkness
was not at all awe inspiring, so we stopped
briefly in at one of the several scenic views to
check the time and our odometer readings,
then continued downhill following the
Kancamagus Highway west into Lincoln.
The trip from the notch to Lincoln has
some of the best motorcycling road in this
section of the state: Tight, steep switchbacks
gave way to smooth, winding, large radius
curves for several miles as we headed downhill
and eventually past the Loon Mountain
Recreation Area.
We stopped for a quick bite to eat in
Lincoln before riding I-93 south to the lakes
region on the glistening wet pavement. The
moon was high and bright in the sky, and it illuminated
fast moving clouds, which had recently
soaked the area with rain.
The Day’s End
We finally arrived in our hometown of
Gilford at 10 p.m. and filled our fuel tanks for
the fourth time that day. Our 425-mile notch
run had taken us 14 hours. And, at 41.4 average
miles per gallon, I had burned 10.26 gallons
of gasoline. Jack’s GL1800 did a bit better
than my GL1500. With an average of 46.6
miles per gallons, Jack had burned only 9.1 gallons
of gasoline. (His 1832 cc fuel-injected
engine was apparently more efficient than my
1520 cc carburetor engine.)
The notch run was a fantastic ride that
took us over nine notches in New Hampshire
and two notches in Maine.The riding season in
New Hampshire is very short and this was
our last long ride of the season in the North
Country.What a great way to spend a fall day
on a motorcycle!
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By Martin Kaiser • GWRRA #123679 • Camping and Travel SIG International Coordinator
The genesis of the ride started in August of
2005—somewhere along I-70 as I droned westward
on our trip to the Rockies. Usually my
wife Becky flies to our riding destination, so as to
avoid the fatigue factor, while I ride there on our Wing.
This allows me to still accomplish some of the long
distance riding I love so well. And it was during this
particular long-distance trek that a very specific,
planned ride began to formulate in my head.
As I rode solo across the Plains states, I thought
about how my wife Becky and I have met so many
friends—from all over the country—with whom we
would love to get together again to ride. But with all
these folks spread out all over North America, I realized
it would take years for Becky and I to get to each
of their hometowns to meet up with and ride with them
again. Then it dawned on me, Why not invite them all
to come to our area and lead them on a tour of the
great Northeast? Thus, the idea for “The Great
Northeast Tour of 2006” was conceived, and I couldn’t
wait to see what Becky thought of it.
When I picked Becky up at the Denver
International Airport, we discussed the idea over dinner
that first night. Then we spent a glorious week-plus
riding northern Colorado, Wyoming, and South
Dakota. Periodically, we’d mention “the ride” to each
other as we took in the sights of the Rockies, the Black
Hills, and the Badlands.
At the end of our vacation, we returned to New
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Map of our “Great Northeast Tour of 2006” route.
Everyone had fun aboard the
WW Durant as we cruised
Raquette Lake in the
Adirondacks.
Outside the Circle Diner in
Latham, New York, just before
heading out on our trek.
Though we searched hard, no
one could seem to find “Champy,
the Lake Champlain Monster”
near Port Henry, New York.
York and I started in earnest to work on planning
the ride. During the fall months of 2005,
I emailed a dozen or so GWRRA Members
from around the country and Canada. I laid out
for them my idea: They could travel to the
Albany, New York, area at their own pace and
arrive on a Sunday during the summer months
of 2006. Then, I would lead them on a ride
through the Adirondack Mountains of New
York, eastward through Vermont and New
Hampshire, and we’d all end up a few days
later on the coast of Maine. We could then
return to Albany, and they could return home
again at their own pace. Everyone I contacted
sounded very excited. “Sounds like a plan!”
they said.
In order to solidify our route, I made a few
fall weekend day rides along the corridor of
my proposed route, mapping out the best roads
to ride. During the winter months, I did plenty
of Internet research—examining various lodging
and tourism websites and comparing
things to see and do along the great riding
roads I know exist in upstate New York and
New England.
Luckily, my full-time job takes me through
the Adirondack Mountains on a regular basis
so, as I traveled, I jotted down notes as I drove
so I could research the interesting sights later.
Becky and I even took a rare (for us) wintertime
weekend trip to the icy coast of Maine in
order to check out motels and things to do
there. All the while, I poured over maps at
night and used mapping software to plan the
trip’s route.
Though everyone had been excited, the
original group of 20 or so slowly whittled
down to about a dozen as life circumstances
intervened. Still, the final 11 people on eight
machines who were able to commit to the ride
would make for a nice-sized group, I thought.
It would be a large enough group to be seen as
we traveled, yet small enough to be manageable—both
as a riding group and, logistically,
in terms of meal stops and overnight accommodations.
Now up until this point in the planning, I
had kept everyone’s email addresses blinded to
provide privacy. But since it was finally time
for everyone to introduce themselves to each
other, I opened up the email exchange. First, I
told everybody about Becky and myself, our
riding style, and what we hoped to get out of
the trip. And within only a few short days,
everyone on the list had done the same, emailing
each other and introducing themselves by
name, location and ride.
The group included Bobby & Claudette
Newman from Indiana; John & Nadia
Anderson from Ontario; Pat Fitzpatrick from
Georgia; and Dennis & Kathy Hull and Dave
& Barbara Mytinger from North Carolina. We
all exchanged countless emails over the winter
and chatted about this “gathering of friends,”
as we began to think of it. Everyone seemed
extremely excited.
Unfortunately in the spring, one of my
local riding partners had to drop out of the trip
due to the demands of a new job. But as spring
progressed and brought a new riding season to
the Northeast, I began making more weekend
day trips myself to fine tune our proposed route.
I felt I didn’t want to bother our group with
too much backtracking, and I wanted to find
the best riding roads I could that would take
into account the scenery, road conditions,
availability of services along the way, and, of
course, the technical riding challenges. I soon
discovered we just wouldn’t have enough time
to do everything I had hoped we would, so I
just decided that I’d use this trip as a basic
introduction to riding in the Northeast and
hope the group would want to return again
sometime in the future.
Now, while I happily took on the job of
organizing the ride itself, I felt I didn’t want
the responsibility of making hotel reservations
for everyone. My professional life requires a
fair number of overnight hotel stays, and I
know that everyone has their own likes and
dislikes when it comes to hotel lodging, so I
thought it best if everyone made their own
reservations. Also, our planned route would
take us through several tourist areas that
depend on summer income, and I found I wasn’t
really able to “negotiate” any great hotel
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One of our last
scheduled stops—
Nubble Lighthouse in
York, Maine.
Everyone was
always up for
a “Lobsterfest”
during our
evenings in
Maine.
rates. So I simply looked for the nicest hotels
I could find, tried to keep the nightly costs reasonable,
and then passed that information on
to the other ride participants.
Day 1
Finally, on Monday, August 14, 2006, we
all met together for the first time at the Circle
Diner in Latham, New York. I had determined
the location to be a good “jumping off point”
for the ride, so we met there, shared a nice
breakfast together, and did a lot of talking and
getting to know each other before heading out.
(Pat had a last-minute job responsibility to
attend to, so rather than coming up from
Georgia on his Valkyrie, he told us he’d meet
us a couple days into the trip by flying into
Portland, Maine, and renting a bike there.)
But though everyone at the table seemed to
get along great, I must admit I began to wonder,
as we all sat there, if what I had put
together would work—would we even all still
be talking to each other come week’s end? Too
late to worry about that now, I told myself. So
we finished our meals, jumped on our bikes,
and headed north.
First, I headed the group into the
Adirondack Mountains of New York. Our first
stop was the village of Lake George, New
York, home of the annual Americade Bike
Rally.
We spent an hour or two there doing the
tourist thing—checking out the shops and
soaking in the rays of what would become the
first of six consecutive days of wonderful
weather. Back on the bikes, we headed west
on Route 9 north towards the Great Sacandaga
Lake and Route 30, which we then followed
north to Route 3. Eventually we arrived at our
destination for our first two nights on the
road—Saranac Lake, New York.
It wound up being a great ride for our first
day together, and it was obvious to me that
everyone had done a great deal of safe group
riding because our riding styles fit together
very nicely. Along the way, we had all used the
CB radio to chat and to really get to know
each other more.
After checking into our hotel in Saranac,
we dined together at the local Tail of the Pup
BBQ, which served as the primer for a week’s
worth of great meals.
Day 2
Our second full day started with us backtracking
on Routes 3 and 30 to Raquette Lake
(a short ride by Adirondack standards), where
we embarked on a wonderful three-hour
luncheon cruise on the WW Durant.
Raquette Lake has a beautiful, and lightly
developed, 99-mile shoreline. In fact, it’s the
largest natural lake in the Adirondacks. The
Captain and crew (all from the same family)
went out of their way to make our group feel
very special, and we enjoyed a wonderful
meal as we cruised the lake. Although a tad
overcast, the trip was very scenic and, once
again, we had a wonderful opportunity to talk
with each other and deepen our newfound
friendships.
Later, we returned to Saranac Lake and,
after getting refreshed in our rooms, we simply
walked down the road a bit to a great
Italian bistro for dinner, followed by a wonderful
star-filled night out on the hotel patio.
Day 3
On Wednesday, we headed southwest out
of the Lake Placid region and into the
Champlain Valley, passing through Port
Henry, New York, where we all got off the
bikes and had a good time trying to find
“Champy, the Lake Champlain Monster.”
Next, we left upstate New York and
crossed over into Vermont at Crown Point. We
then traversed Route 17 and headed into the
heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont,
stopping multiple times to soak in the scenery
and local flavor. We even managed to ride
through a covered bridge or two. At one point,
Dennis & Kathy even decided to take a side
trip down a country road to look for some
pure Vermont Maple syrup before catching up
to us at our next rest stop.
We ended a long day of touring with our
arrival in Gorham, New Hampshire, located
in the northern reaches of the Presidential
Range of mountains, which is part of the
White Mountains of New Hampshire. And,
after our longest stint yet in the saddles this
trip, we checked into the hotel.
Some of the group napped, others washed
their bikes, and some even hit the pool! It was
here that Pat, having flown earlier in the day
from Atlanta, Georgia, joined the group after
renting a bike in Portland, Maine, and riding it
to Gorham.
We all had a wonderful meal right in the
hotel dining room that evening, allowing Pat
to catch up with stories from the ride and for
everyone to get a chance to know him, before
heading off to sleep.
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lot at the foot of the mountain—under the
watchful eye of the gate attendant—because it
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was a long ride to the peak on a variety of road
surfaces. But the trek was well worth it. At the
top, we hiked around the summit, visited various
buildings on the peak and even took a
guided tour of the weather station situated up
there. Each of us even took turns standing on
the roof of the structure so that—truly—we
could each say we had been at the highest
point in all of New England!
And thankfully, while Mt. Washington
holds the dubious honor of having the worst
recorded weather on earth (231 mph winds on
April 12, 1934), the day we visited, the weather
was magnificent. We enjoyed a 90-mile
view in all directions and, even when a rare
cloud blew over the peak, it quickly dissipated
in the brilliant sunlight. We even enjoyed our
descent from the mountaintop
as much as we had
enjoyed our assent up to it.
Afterward, we returned to
the base parking lot, hitched
up the trailers, and headed
east towards Maine.
Our destination for the
night was Wells, Maine,
which we accomplished in
just a few hours of pleasant
riding. Wells is located on
the southern coast of Maine
and, as we neared the coast,
the increasingly strong smell
of the salty sea air was exhilarating.
After finding our hotel
and getting settled in, we
headed out for dinner. Words
like “Lobsterfest” were
uttered as we arrived at the chosen restaurant,
which featured an outdoor lobster tank that
seemed as large as a small swimming pool. A
wonderful meal was had by all, after which I
led the group on a bit of an evening sightseeing
tour of the villages of Wells and Ogunquit.
We eventually arrived at Perkins Cove
where—you guessed it—we sampled some of
the local ice cream confections.
As nightfall ended our day, we returned to
the hotel, where some of us found a little café
next door that featured good music and some
nice liquid refreshments. Becky pointed out
how it was neat that we had all traveled from
the highest elevation in the entirety of New
England to sea level all in one day. It had been
a great day indeed!
Day 5
Daybreak of Day 5 brought the trip’s only
day with no scheduled plans, so everyone
decided what they’d each like to do for the day.
Some went shopping, like John & Nadia
Anderson, who expressed an interest in outlet
shopping and the Hulls and the Newmans,
who decided to ride north to Reynolds Honda
and the shopping mecca of the Freeport,
Maine, area. (I lent Bobby my Wing so that his
wife, Claudette, could ride their Wing on the
trip.) Others wanted to spend a day on the
beach, like Dave & Barb Mytinger, who decided
to join Becky and me ocean side. We all
agreed to meet back at the hotel later in the
afternoon (where a few of us had planned to
hit the pool) before all going out to dinner
together.
Though we didn’t return to the same
restaurant as the night before, we had agreed
that we did want to repeat the “Lobsterfest”
idea, so we meandered down a side road to
Lord’s Restaurant, where the term “lazyman’s
lobster” was introduced to the group.
As we sat around—eating, chatting, and
enjoying each other’s company—it was hard to
believe this was the last night on the road
Most of our riding group, including Pat, outside Congdon’s Restaurant in Wells, Maine.
together for our troop of, by-now, great
friends. Again, dinner was wonderful and was,
again, followed by a group shoreline ride in
the dusk. We checked out the oceanfront
homes and cottages on a residential street that
hugs the coastline and, as we rode along, wondered
aloud to each other over the CB radio.
Thoughts ranged from who might reside in
these homes to what it would be like to stay in
one of the many cute guest cottages along the
way. Then we called it a night and headed back
to the hotel.
Day 6
Morning found most of us enjoying breakfast
together for the last time. We prepped the
bikes and trailers, gassed up, and bid Pat a
fond farewell as he headed back north to
Portland to return the bike and then fly back to
Atlanta that afternoon. Then we headed out.
Not wanting “The Great Northeast Tour of
2006” to end with merely a straight-line ride
back to Albany—I had planned a couple of
interesting stops en route there.
First, we returned to Perkins Cove, then traversed
south along the Shore Road towards the
Township of York. The road gently twisted, rising
and falling in a way that we could all catch
glimpses of the Atlantic between the houses
and cottages that dotted the rocky shoreline.
After a short ride from Perkins Cove, we
arrived in York and parked in the municipal
parking lot. I immediately led the group over
to the Goldenrod Taffy Shop for some of its
famous ocean confections and, after loading
up the trailers with several boxes of goodies,
headed us through the village to pull off into
Sohier Park, where we could view the Cape
Neddick Lighthouse.
Also known as “The Nubble” lighthouse, it
is one of the most frequently photographed
lighthouses on the eastern seaboard. Our little
band of travelers snapped lots of pictures and,
after climbing around on the rocks for an hour
or so, remounted the Gold Wings to head out.
After one long, last glance at
the ocean, our group headed
inland toward New Hampshire.
The next planned stop
took us westward over Rt. 4
and on to Venco Wings in
Loudon, New Hampshire.
Well known to many Gold
Wingers around the world,
Jim and Sue Venne run a very
friendly Gold Wing shop there
and always enjoy meeting new
friends. We spent a fair
amount of time at Venco
Wings (and several of use
spent a fair amount of money
on Gold Wing “goodies” as
well!).
Before mounting up one
last time together outside the
shop, we first gathered together to discuss one
another’s further travel plans. Dennis & Kathy
said they were going to start heading back
south to North Carolina. John & Nadia said
they’d like to ride down the Atlantic seaboard
to Atlantic City. Bobby & Claudette wanted to
head down into Massachusetts to participate in
the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride
for Kids there. And David & Barb chose to
ride with us back into New York before heading
west into the Ohio Valley the next day.
After many hugs and kisses in the Venco
parking lot, we all headed west on Route 4,
knowing full well that—one by one—our little
group would be peeling off bike-by-bike to
each one’s respective destinations.
Still, even as each bike headed off, we all
knew that what had started out as a simple idea
on the plains of Kansas twelve months earlier
had turned out great. It had been a fantastic
vacation and tour that had built the foundation
for some great friendships.
And even though we all come from different
parts of the country, we decided that—
when and if possible—we’d all like to get
together again, in the near future, to ride. The
only question now is: Where to next time? ●
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June 2007 63

By Thomas Juhlke, GWRRA #196243, Ontario, Canada
The restoration job—which I estimate became an approximately 90-percent restoration—began
the summer of 2005 when fellow Winger John Schut posted a thread on the GWRRA Message Board.
He was asking for help with a dead CB/stereo/intercom system on his prized ride—a 1983 Aspencade.
The bike had only 22,000 kilometers on the clock (13,600 miles for you standard readers).
How It All Began
John’s original message read:
I was lucky to find, and honored to
purchase, a 1983 Aspencade with a trailer
last August with 19,000km (11,800
miles) in mint condition. It’s loaded and
passed certification needing nothing. It
runs and looks like a dream. I am coming
back to riding after 19 years of not owning
a bike and I’m totally in my glory.
The problem is the bike has no power
to the entertainment system. The other
electrics (LCD speedo, fuel gauge,
tachometer, etc.) are fine. The bike has
radio, intercom, CB, tape deck, cruise, etc. On
the fairing under the windshield there are three
gauges: one is the ammeter that works fine, the
other two (CB radio and clock) have no power.
I have had the bike in to the local Honda dealer
and they have spent approximately three
hours looking into this. They told me that all
the fuses are okay and they have found no
obvious problems with the wiring. I have taken
my radio out and put one from another 1983
The beginning.
Aspencade in and it does not work but mine did
work in his. Has someone else had this happen?
Should I bite the bullet and pull the fairing
apart and trace all the wires?
A number of replies flowed into the
thread, suggesting the usual suspects as to
what to check over and suggesting that John
get a manual or electrical troubleshooting
guide. Glenn Bohlm, Doug Henson, Robert
Mustari, David Kennedy, Robert Dittmer,Allen
McQuire and Charles Moore offered
suggestions, but it was Charles’ advice
that hit the nail on the head: “You may
want to take the front turn signal lights
out and look into the fairing. Sometimes
those little varmints like to live in there,
[and] maybe [cut] a wire in two.”
Well there wasn’t much accomplished
for John, other than perhaps
holding his hand for a spell, then dropping
the ball to help others out with easier
questions.
So a few weeks went by and, within
my own little world of events, we were
preparing to sell our home when, one day, I got
an email from Doug Henson asking if I would
be interested in helping John fix up this Wing.
I agreed, provided John could come over to
my house because of our busy life. The real
clincher here was that Doug offered to bring
some coffee with him for everyone from a
nearby Tim Horton’s restaurant!
Our First Meeting
So the date was set to meet the following
Drive cleaned.
Fork before
cleaning.
Fork after
cleaning.
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Saturday morning. John contacted me directly
and even provided a photo of his pride and joy
so I would know what it looked like ahead of
time.
The day came, and both riders showed up:
First Doug, then John. Doug brought the fresh
Timmy’s along in the trunk of his ’83 Aspy, and
John brought the patient with him–his bike.
Since we had never met faceto-face
before, we took some
time to get acquainted and
exchanged compliments on each
other’s rides. But having seen a
photo of John’s bike earlier in the
week—then seeing the bike in
person—brought to my attention
once again that a photo can hide a
multitude of flaws and that time is
a factor in the condition of any
bike if it isn’t kept up.
I didn’t make any comments at
the time, but John’s bike needed
help with more than just the radio
system. There were signs of old
age and neglect from the front to
the back of this bike—a real
shame for such a low mileage
Wing—but I tried to remember
that wasn’t what I was called to
help with.
So we dove into trying to see why the
radio system wasn’t working. We pulled the
left front signal out and were met with an
aroma that would not soon leave—proof that
a “varmint” had been residing in the fairing!
Having smelled this earlier, John was much
relieved to know that it wasn’t his riding style,
but rather a critter, that had been causing this
odor. Obviously the dealership that charged
John for three hours’ worth of labor hadn’t
bothered to open up this “can of mice.”
But we soon found that the nest we’d discovered
in the fairing was not only from a
mouse but also from a previous “butcher”
John Schut and his restored GL1100.
who had decided to have a go at the wiring. It
was a mess that would surely discourage even
the best wiring repair tech out there.
An example is that the wiring for the fairing
marker lights went from one side to the
other with about three feet of wiring that
changed color three times, all the while
employing the use of two different butt connectors.And
this mess would prove to be just
the tip of the iceberg.
After spending most of the day sorting
things out, John left for home with a box full
of radio parts that we had removed from the
fairing and our advice to send it to Sierra
Electronics for repair.We could not bring this
system to life, even with booster cables and a
fully charged battery. John was accepting of
this because he could still ride the bike, and I
had promised to help him install the radio
again when it was repaired.
That was June 9, 2005…but the story gets
even better from here on in!
The Story Continues
John contacted me again in early 2006
about fixing up his radio system.Then he told
me that he had bought a number of parts on
eBay to help with the repair.Would I still help
him?
Glutton for punishment, I suppose. But I
told him,“Yes, I will.”
Some time went by, and John
checked up a few more times on
our getting together. I waited for
John and his bike to show up, and
they finally did on June 4. John and
his wife Sharon pulled up with the
sad looking bike on the back of an
open trailer—and the bike was
not a pretty sight.There was rust
on just about every chrome part
and dust all over it from sitting
uncovered.
But we had a job to do—fixing
the radio—so we got it unloaded
and surveyed the situation. John
also asked me to check over a
few more things, like the rear
brakes not working quite right
and having to really press down
hard to get them to work. The
front end had a wobble, he said,
and the bike wouldn’t start. Could
I check these problems out as well?
So, since it was there (and I’m a diehard
preservationist), I agreed. John said he was
quite happy to pay for the services over and
above the radio work. He even said that, if I
needed to, I could park it outside. I said, “I
don’t think so.This is a Gold Wing! It deserves
better than that!”
John left a deposit and, after a short visit,
away he went. I got started on the bike a few
weeks later (after parking it in the garage, of
course).And once I got going on sorting parts
and prepping the garage, I started on the
“take-apart” mode. My only regret about this
Shock before
cleaning.
Shock after
cleaning.
Close-up of radio.
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project is that I didn’t take many photos
before starting the work.
But anyway, what I found was very discouraging,
and I knew almost immediately that
this Wing needed a proper rescuing, just like
my ’84 had needed when I first bought it. John
and I were apparently both in deeper than we
had first thought.
The wiring in the fairing and to the aftermarket
add-ons was a disaster, both because
of the varmints that had been living in the fairing
in the past and because of the butchering
up of the wiring from the add-on lights and
accessories by the previous owner.
It appeared that the seat and false tank
hadn’t been off the bike in about 15 years.
Plus, the brakes were beat: The homemade
stainless steel caliper covers that the previous
owner had installed hadn’t allowed the
calipers to slide as the brake pads wore down,
thus causing the brakes to wear out prematurely.The
rear brake pedal was seized in the
semi-off position, which had burned out the
rear pads. Then, since the brakes could no
Right side cleaned.
longer work, the rear brake rotor had rusted.
The front-end wobble was being caused by
the tire; the “no-start” was caused by a dead
battery, plus the need for a major tune-up.
The Rebuild Begins
I suggested to John that we go for broke
on this—either we should do it as right as he
could afford or this bike would not be going
anywhere. If we did not rescue this bike this
year, it would be a parts bike, at best, within
two years.
So off I went, sandblasting rusted parts,
tearing it down to just the frame and engine.
Parts were scattered, in an orderly fashion,
around my garage as I started getting this
Wing on the mend. John dropped off more
money.
First I bought new timing belts for the
engine, since John did not know the age of the
old belts.“Good to do it now since it’s apart,”
I explained.When I pulled the covers off, I discovered
that the engine was timed 180
degrees out of what it should have been:
Either it had been that way from the factory
or there had been a previous wrench in there
that had somehow gotten it really messed up.
Next—LED lights being the order of the
day—I took all the lights to the LED boys of
Street Sweepers in Hamilton, Ontario, who
can build custom LED systems for just about
anything you want to light up.
I also ordered a new tire from Dennis Kirk,
in hopes that this would cure the front-end
wobble.The steering head bearings were good.
The rust on the outside of the gas tank and
on the top of the framework where the seat
covered it needed a lot of TLC. Since I was on
a bit of a time schedule, I sanded/wire brushed
and rust painted the tank and frame myself in
order to slow down the oxidation attack. A
perfect solution would have been to totally
strip the frame, sandblast it, and then powder
coat it, but the other was still a viable solution.
I stripped out the old wiring and toggle
switches from the fairing and from the rear of
the bike for the light bars.This bike had huge
rear driving lights facing backwards, which the
previous owner had used for lighting up the
trailer when unloading late at night.The lights
also doubled as “Back Off” lights in case a
“cager” happened to follow too closely. Well,
we said goodbye to these during the rebuild.
The Rebuild Continues
The most time consuming part of this
rebuild was cleaning the chrome and painting
the parts.Amazingly enough, the main chrome
parts were in great condition underneath
their surface rust. I used stainless steel
replacements for the rusted chrome bolts,
washers, and nuts, since chrome replacements
were too costly and hard to find in metric sizing.This
was a good compromise, since stainless
steel is not supposed to rust.
As part of the project, all fluids were
changed out from front to back. We had to
make repairs to some of the “Tupperware”—
typical for a Wing this age. I assumed that the
new radio from eBay would work, as the seller
had claimed it would. But after installing it,
it didn’t work, so out it came again. I benchtested
it and, after a short time, finally did get
it working.
The radio system.
Area under false tank cleaned.
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anyone else had to dig into this in the future,
to label every connector.That way, they could
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Cleaning and reassembly was a big thing.
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nights, I’ll tell you, but I didn’t want to rush it
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John showed up the Thursday evening
before the scheduled delivery date of Sunday,
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done on time, so we decided to work until 10
p.m.Well, needless to say, 10 p.m. turned into
midnight. And we wound up being so close—
but it just wasn’t to be.
We had forgotten, after installing the saddle,
to install the driver’s backrest. Plus, there
were some lights not working quite right.We
figured it was better to get some rest than to
chance breaking something. So we called it
quits for the night, and I saved the final work
for the weekend a few days away.
The Big Reveal
The weather was turning bad—figures!
Most of August had been sunny, hot and dry,
but it just had to rain on the day John was to
pick up the bike. Murphy’s Law strikes again!
But I did sneak out the Saturday night
before his arrival for a test ride and to gas up
the bike with fresh fuel. Our local Ontario
Chapter ON-G had hosted a poker run earlier
on that Saturday, and my lovely co-pilot and
I had participated in it. But we had dropped off
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was like traveling back in time for some of the
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their faces! But the most important reaction
came from John himself. That’s what really
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The next morning, the weather had nothing
but rain in the forecast, and it was bang on.
It rained all morning. I emailed John to let him
know that I could delay the date by a day, since
I had vacation time planned for Monday. He
could pick it up then when the weather
cleared.
“Nothing doing,” was John’s response, “I’m
coming for my Gold Wing!” And good fortune
smiled on him. The rain let up early, and the
sun actually came out to help dry the roads.
We got in a photo shoot before John took
off for a short test ride.This wound up being
the very first ride of the year for him.Then we
rode to a nearby town for a Tim Horton’s coffee
and to reminisce about the rebuild.
While we sat inside, a few people stopped
to have a gander at our bikes. Mostly, though,
they were checking out John’s ’83.We sat and
watched through the window as they circled
around it. It was nice to see the smiles on their
faces.
It had taken about 200 hours of labor, but
John’s Wing was once again a rolling part of
Gold Wing history. It is now a bike that turns
heads and brings back fond memories for the
more experienced Wingers in the local
GWRRA Chapters.
Another Gold Wing had been rescued
from the parts pile to be ridden with pride
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So You Want a M
By James Huber • GWRRA #114040 • Kitchener,
Ontario
You have seen artists at events like Wing Ding or
Americade.And you may, as I do, stand in awe of the talent
these artists have in airbrushing murals and pinstriping
bikes and trailers.You’d like to see something on your own
toy, but how do you decide what to paint or who to choose,
since each artist has his or her own distinctive style?
Well, in Ontario, Canada, our bikes are off the road for six
months or so a year because of the “joy” of the snowy winter
season. That makes winter a perfect time to consider getting
that special paint job you’ve been dreaming of.
For me, the winter of 1998 became the perfect time for me to get the
special paint job I’d been dreaming of. But first, I had to figure out what type
of mural I wanted and which artist’s painting style would best suit it.
Thankfully, my 1990 Gold Wing
was a perfect canvas for custom
artwork.
The Internet now provides a
great way of searching for ideas
and reference material for doing
this type of project. Murals are a
reflection of the person who
owns the bike or trailer.The artwork
can be in remembrance of
a loved one, your profession, or
just something that you enjoy or
admire.
For me, it took looking at
different people’s bikes at shows
and other events before I decided
that a wildlife theme, consisting
of wolves and eagles, would
be a great choice for me. Then
the question was,“What style of
painting would I like, airbrush or
paintbrush?”
I felt that I liked the protective
clear-coat finish of airbrush
painting the best, as it adds a
more professional look to the
artwork. The airbrush artistry
just blends right into the bike’s
paint color with a glassy smooth finish, as if it came out of the factory this
way. (In fact, since then, people have even asked me if this is the way the
bike was from new.)
Next came the time to choose an artist. Whom did I want to do the
airbrush work? A local couple from Chapter E—Andy & Jean VanAltena—
had shown me their Gold Wing, which displays some really nice murals of
bears and other wildlife. I discovered that the artist—Bevin Finlay—was
located in my local area, just a little over an hour’s drive away, in the small
town of Belmore, Ontario.
I made an appointment to view Bevin’s portfolio and also got the
James Huber’s gorgeous, mural-painted 1990 Gold Wing. (Note: James is Canadian;
therefore, his country’s flag is placed to the driver’s right-hand side.)
chance to see what he was currently working on. I was quite impressed
with his work and decided I’d like Bevin to do the artwork painting for me.
So I removed some of the panels from the bike to have Bevin airbrush
them. Bevin and I discussed what my interests were, as it is important for
the artist to understand what you are trying to portray. Do you want
something with a peaceful type of setting or something that has a bit of an
aggressive look?
I explained that on the trunk I’d like two wolves with piercing eyes and
on the front fender I’d like a picture of two raccoons looking out of a log
knothole. On the other panels, I wanted pictures of eagles.
Bevin, artist that he is, suggested that the bike have one or two basic
themes but that each mural should be a different design so that people
would tend to walk around the entire bike in order to view each individual
paintings. I decided on eagles and wolves, and my advice is: Trust the
artist, as he or she knows what catches people’s eyes and know how to
make it appealing. Bevin sure did.
Now, this type of work can
get expensive. And, as the old
saying goes, “You get what you
pay for.” Bevin is all about quality
and detail, so, to better
accommodate my budget, I
spanned my custom paint jobs
over a period of several winter
seasons. The bike’s full set of
murals (at least for now) was
completed in 2001. Bevin finishes
his artwork with an adequate
amount of clear coat that really
makes it shine, and the murals
are just as impressive at night
under the LED lights.
With six full murals now on
the bike, it has become a nice
showpiece for me. I enjoy
entering it in local bike show
events and, just this past year,
was very pleased to receive
second place in a much larger
show during Wing Ding in
Nashville. Mostly though, it is
still my riding bike, as I tend to
do a good amount of traveling
on it each season.
But the story doesn’t end there. In the fall of 2005, I purchased a
Bushtec Quantum trailer from a fellow GWRRA Member in St.
Catherines, Ontario. A complete color change was required on the trailer
in order to match it to the factory color of the bike. Again, I left this
project with Bevin. After emailing a couple of design ideas back and forth,
we also came up with a mural design for the top of the trailer lid as well.
Bevin Finlay describes the process of creating this painting in the following
article and photos. If you’re the adventurous type and would like to
try the process yourself—or if you’re just looking for mural ideas or are
curious how the process is done—check it out.
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ural on Your Toy!
Airbrush Painting a Mural:
The Step-By-Step Process
By Bevin Finlay • Bevin Finlay Artistry & Design • Belmore, Ontario, Canada
I begin by lightly water sanding the clear-coat finish on the trailer lid.
Then the image to be painted is transferred onto the paint surface
from my design sketch. I then proceed to roughly sketch in the
outline of the design using a thinned-out mixture of white urethane
basecoat paint and my Iwata Micron airbrush.
Using a detail touch-up spray gun, a white ground coat is applied as a base
layer for the transparent background colors that will follow. The more I build
up the white base, the brighter the colors will be in those areas.
This is the partly finished blend of background colors. These were applied
using the same touch-up gun, beginning with the lighter colors and blending
out towards the outer areas of the background with darker tones. Things
tend to look a bit rough for the first while, but that’s just part of the process.
A hand-cut circular stencil is then taped in place to define the
outline of the large image of the moon that will be in the
background. Here I start to paint in the under-painting colors
that make up the shadows and highlights of the moon.
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With the moon finished for the moment, I
start to render in the image of the eagle. I
make use of the underlying color to create
the shadow areas, and I begin to build up
detail with white and deepen the shadow
areas with a mixture of dark brown.
Now I start to add more detail to the eagle’s
head and begin to build up the color in the
feathers using a transparent brown. I will
spend a fair bit of time at this, building up
detail as I work again from light to dark. As I
progress through each step, the painting starts
to become sharper and more defined.
Here, the main area of the eagle is pretty much
finished. I work mostly with transparent candy
colors, which allow me to keep building up the
intensity of the colors without affecting the
finished, and more defined, darker areas.
Although it may appear as if I use a lot of black
in my painting, I actually use very little. Instead, I
prefer to build up my darker areas of color by
overlaying the candy toners. This helps prevent
the painting from becoming too dark too soon
and creates more depth in the artwork.
Now I move on to the silhouette foreground
image of the wolf, rocks, and trees. The idea
here is to keep this image less detailed and
much darker. This allows it to stand out into
the foreground but not take away from the
focal point of the painting; the image of the
large eagle and moon.
Almost finished. The final step, and sometimes
more time-consuming than one might imagine, is
to add necessary highlights, brighten the colors,
and sharpen a few details here and there. Overall,
I just make sure every part of the painting suits
my critical eye before adding the final seal of
approval—my signature!
James Huber’s finished Bushtec trailer, with
the lid reinstalled after clear coating and
polishing. It’s all ready now to roll
on down the highway!
Like what you see? Contact Bevin Finlay of Bevin Finlay Artistry & Design, Belmore, Ontario, Canada
N0G 2X0, (519) 392-6564, www.bevinfinlay.com or autoartist@bevinfinlay.com. (Note: Motorcycle parts
can be easily shipped to artists like Bevin, and he does much of his work in this manner.)
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When you can’t see completely
through a turn, it’s hard to
judge how sharp it will be.
It started with a feeling of dread the night
before our scheduled ride, wound up being a
premonition that held true, but resulted, thankfully,
in only a near-accident. Here is our story and
some pointers we hope will help prevent this incident
from happening to any of our fellow riders.
For Labor Day weekend last year, my husband
Dan and I were planning to ride on a motorcycle trip
with our group, IL-G2. The trip would be to La
Crosse,Wisconsin, and the last (somewhat long) ride
of the season for many of us. I’d been on a similar
trip the previous Labor Day to Door County,
Wisconsin, and had a wonderful time. So I couldn’t
wait until time and circumstances would permit me
to take another one. Now, finally, the time had
arrived.
But as I started packing for the trip the night
before it, I told Dan that—for some strange reason—I
was all of the sudden afraid to go. He offered
me reassurance but then kind of dismissed my concern
(probably thinking I was just worried again
about what was not going to get done in my
absence). So we left the next morning to meet up
with the other riders, and I tried not to let it bother
me.
Sure enough, during this particular trip, a situation
eventually arose that substantiated my fears. But
by the weather we had as we left to start out toward
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La Crosse, one would never have known that
the day would wind up so scary. The skies
were never more sunny and wonderful.
Of course, our group decided to enjoy the
weather and take a scenic route to La Crosse.
Another plus side to that choice, it was reasoned,
was that we’d then miss the heavy
influx of traffic on the Saturday morning of a
holiday weekend.
Everything on the road trip was
going great, and eventually our group
came to a point along the smaller roadways
that was stunning.We were situated
on a hilltop, looking downward at a
stretch of two-lane road.The road was
surrounded by heavily wooded hills, all
dark green and in scattered layers
amidst stretches of lighter green and
tan farmland.There was a sparse dotting
of houses in the distance. All Dan and I
could think was What a gorgeous view!
Glad we came this way. We started taking
in the views in earnest.
The weather continued to cooperate
beautifully, though still crisp for an
early September morning. And along
one of the small highways we traveled, I
couldn’t help but notice that many of
the trees had branches that appeared to
be cocooned with a body inside (probably
the dead leaves of each branch
caught in the bottom of the webbing).
But there were so many trees like this,
it looked like something out of an episode of
X-Files. At another point, we rode along a single-lane
road, heavily wooded on both sides,
but with a steep wooded hill on the right. A
sign warned us to “Watch Out For Deer.” And
we learned our ride leader had just spotted a
deer crossing the road just prior to our entering
that segment.
Still, even as we kept our eyes open for
deer, we were enjoying the ride and the view
so much that we made a mistake that is all too
easy to make. But I’ll tell you about that later.
Right now, it’s just important to know that the
scenery, the serenity, and the good weather all
played a part in what happened next, even
though not conspicuously.
As we placidly rode along with the group,
Beautiful images—like these of Wisconsin farmlands and
woodlands—can easily distract a rider’s attention from the road.
we eventually entered a rather sharp curve in
the roadway. Without a moment’s notice, I
suddenly thought Wow, Dan took that turn
rather quickly. But that thought instantly flitted
out of my mind because I knew my husband
was a good rider and knew how to handle his
speed around curves.
But then—not even a fraction of a second
later—I heard the awful noise of our foot peg
grating heavily on the pavement.Too heavily, I
realized! The bike started shifting even more
to the left than I was comfortable with—We
could even be at a 45-degree angle right now,my
mind whirred. Immediately I knew Oh God,
we’re going to skid out sideways.
But, as I mentioned earlier, thankfully this
article is about a near-accident, not a crash. In
fact, we did not wind up skidding out
sideways on the pavement. Dan somehow
managed to pull the bike upright.
Still, it was so out of control by that
point that we headed off the road,
bouncing dangerously over grass,
weeds, and into deep potholes of dirt. It
was so bad that, at one point, I felt my
derriere lift entirely off the seat and was
certain I was about to be thrown into
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the nearby cornfield, which also just
happened to be surrounded by barbed
wire fencing. Instead, I landed back
down on the seat—hard. So hard, in
fact, that I hit the armrest with such
force that I immediately felt a sharp,
painful sensation rush down my right
hip.
Instinctively, I guess, during this
whole wild ride, I knew not to grab
onto Dan: He needed to focus on his
course of action, not on me. And from
the bruising I noticed later along the
inner parts of my legs and thighs, I must
have been trying to hang on to the motorcycle
for dear life!
Dan did, thankfully, finally manage to get us
back onto the roadway without us ever falling.
But although we were out of danger, I still
shook violently inside. It took miles and miles
for me to calm down, even though our ride
went smoothly after that episode.
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As we rode along to reach our lunchtime
destination (and my heart finally stopped racing),
a part of me was still upset about what
had just occurred. Yet another part of me
marveled at my husband’s riding skill. And
when the group eventually stopped for lunch,
that same sentiment was shared by the other
riders who’d been riding behind us. Dan
received several compliments from them,
such as, “I don’t know how you managed to
pull out of that,” or “You handled that really
well.”
Later, when all our emotions had finally
settled down, I asked Dan what had happened
that we had wound up taking the turn too
hard and winding up off the roadway. His
answer was simple—yet unexpected. “I
became too complacent,” he said.
Dan’s Suggestions for Preventing
Complacency on the Road:
Dan attributes going off-road to a series
of errors he made. First, he says he normally
scopes out the road ahead of time; this time,
he didn’t do that. In addition, he says trips he’s
taken in the past have been more aggressive;
this ride just seemed so leisurely that he purposely
held back a little so that he could hold
some speed into the turns. Since, even after
holding back his speed, he didn’t feel challenged
by any of the previous turns, he mistakenly
let this feeling lead him into becoming
too complacent. Suddenly, however, he
entered a turn that was much sharper than
the others without decelerating enough.
Dan says his series of errors were as follows:
1) This particular turn was sharper, and he
hadn’t prepared for it properly. He was in the
left track of formation.The turn being a hard
left turn, he should have swung out to the
right track so that he could have hit the turn
properly.
2) When he did hit the turn, he missed the
apex 1 . This caused a wider turn than he had
wanted. With the foot peg already scraping,
he couldn’t lean any further. But, because he
hit the turn too widely, he then ran out of
roadway. According to motorcycle expert
Nick Ienatsch,“What happens at or near the
apex of the corner becomes vitally important
for safety and rider longevity…”. (Ienatsch,
2003, p. 79)
3) Dan still had a fair amount of speed as
he ran out of roadway, so, to avoid having the
bike slide out from under us, he uprighted the
bike prior to going off-road into the gravel.
But though he now had the bike and steering
upright, the road dropped off at an angle,
causing the back tire to slide out from under
us. Dan kept the wheel straight, let off the gas,
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and let the bike slow down until he could get
full control over it. Only then did he ease the
bike back onto the roadway.
Dan’s Advice from Lessons Learned:
• Don’t let yourself become complacent
while riding!
• Don’t panic—and don’t do anything drastic,
such as hitting either brake too hard
or tuning the wheel too sharply.
• Finally, don’t give up. Instead, stay focused
and intent on keeping the bike under control
until you can regain full control of it.
From My Perspective:
Our near-accident had probably only lasted
a few moments, but it had seemed like an
eternity. What I found funny were the things
that we thought about during the experience.
Dan said he remembers clearly a thought that
kept running through his head at the time
(besides how to keep us out of an accident).
It was, I’m not going to ruin this trip for everyone
else. In fact, he had been on a prior trip (without
me) when a biker did get into an accident,
and he said he remembered how “down”
everyone had been afterwards, out of concern
for the wounded rider.
For me, I remember my mind being flooded
with so many, various thoughts—not just
one—during and after each and every different
turn, bump, and toss, that there is no way
I can remember them all. All I do remember
clearly is that, after we were back safely on
the roadway, I thought I don’t know how Dan
managed to stay focused and keep us upright.
But he did.
Thankfully, if there are two things I’ve
learned about Dan over our twenty-seven
years of marriage, it’s that he works well
under pressure and that he doesn’t panic.The
other thing I’ve learned is that he likes to
overcome a challenge.
It’s no wonder, then, that as we got ready
the next morning for our ride to Red Wing,
Minnesota, any remaining fears I might have
had from my first premonition were replaced
with a renewed sense of adventure—plus a
whole new appreciation for Dan’s skill at handling
a bike.
Dan’s commitment, he says—and his
advice to others—is to always remember
that, while riding, there’s never a place for
complacency on the road.
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left edge (yellow line) in a left–hand corner.
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United States Flag on your motorcycle.
The easiest rule of thumb to remember
when you fly the U.S. Flag on your bike is that
it should be on your right-hand side as you sit
facing forward on your bike. In other words, it
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This is called your “marching right,” and
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their left (the “viewer’s left”) which, of
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The language behind this general rule,
The U.S. Flag is correctly positioned on this bike
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which comes from the “Federal Flag Code,
Section 3,” can seem a bit confusing:“The flag,
when carried in a procession with another flag
or flags, should be either on the marching
right; that is, the flag’s own right, or, if there is
a line of other flags, in front of the center of
that line.”
The flag’s own right? How about we just
concentrate on the “marching right” for now
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The U.S. Flag is correctly positioned on this bike
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70 Tucker Drive, Maysville, KY 41056
800-355-9515
www.heritagehondaky.com
The U.S. Flag is correctly positioned on
this bike because it is placed above the
other flag on the same pole.
play of the Flag in terms of it always being on
parade, the easier the whole logic of the rule
will become.
For instance, in a courtroom, the audience
who face the judge are considered the viewers;
therefore, the judge is more or less “on
parade” as he or she faces the audience—so
the U.S. Flag appears to the judge’s “marching
right.” Or, at a town council meeting, if you
are an audience member, the town council
members are the “parade marchers displaying
the Flag to you” as you sit facing them; therefore,
the U.S. Flag should be to their “marching
right.”
The biggest mistake folks make when placing
the U.S. Flag on their bike, it seems, is to
think that the viewer is in the car behind them
when, in fact, they should always consider the
viewer to be in the car approaching them
from the opposite direction.
The correct order (as the viewer looks at
the display of flags) is: the Stars and Stripes (to
the viewer’s extreme left), then other national
flags in alphabetical order, then state flags,
county and city flags, and, finally, organizational
flags and personal flags.
The exceptions to this rule of “marching
right” are when the U.S. Flag is placed higher
than, and in front of, other flags or is placed
above other flags on the same pole.
Of course, if you hail from a country other
than the U.S., then your country’s flag would
take the place of honor at the viewer’s
extreme left (your “marching right”).
It’s really not that difficult to master the
concepts of “marching right” and “viewer’s
left” in order to remember how to correctly
display the Flag. Just commit yourself to
remembering those two all-important words:
Think parade!
●
Info provided by Edward C. Jones, GWRRA
#190969, of Clarksburg,West Virginia, Member of
the National Flag Foundation.
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Tour Toons
by Tom Cremer
Similar to our yearly Wing Ding here in
the U.S. each July—just on a smaller
scale and one month later—it will include
such Wing Ding highlights as a Vendor
Trade Show, Light Parade, Grand Parade,
and Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Saturday and Sunday’s festivities will
include one of Denmark’s hottest country
bands, Desert Track, playing lively dance
music.
The weekend event will run from
August 2 to August 5, 2007, with most delegates
officially arriving at Sakskøbing
Sportcenter for dinner and an overnight
www.tourtoons.com
What’s Fun and
Family and Wing Ding
All Over?
Wing Ding in
Europe, of course!
GWRRA invites you to the first-ever Wing Ding Europe
—in Sakskøbing, Denmark (near Copenhagen)—this year!
stay—at either Sakskøbing Danhostel or on
the camping grounds—on Friday. And a
variety of accommodation plans will be
offered, including one that includes your
meals!
So if you’ve ever dreamed of going to
Europe, why not make it a GWRRA Family
affair?
But hurry, don’t miss out on the early
Member registration option!
For more information, to make reservations,
and to learn how to ship your bike
abroad, call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-
2500 (Phoenix) or visit www.wing-ding.eu.
June 2007 81

The Saddlemate Cooler Pack
Alternative to towing a trailer.
Use as a cooler or for additional storage.
Unique mounting system - Fits a 1 7 ⁄8 " ball.
Use behind motorcycle, car, ATV or Golf Cart.
Lightweight - Only 10.5 lbs
19L x 12W x 17H
Comes with:
25qt. Cooler w/Drain•Carrying Tray
•Black Vinyl Cover•Tag Bracket Plate
•Wiring Harness•LED Lighting Package
$299.95 plus shipping
254-694-5362 • www.cheyennetrailers.com
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June 2007 83

NEW PRODUCT!
#1 CHOICE AMONG RIDERS
BUTLER
Motorcycle Mug Holder
US Patented
• Driver units fit on the left or right Handlebar.
• Passenger units fit on the left or right
aftermarket armrest
• Designed for “hot” or “cold” beverages
and include the specially designed lid
and straw for motorcycle use!
• Insulated mug INCLUDED WITH THE
PURCHASE OF EVERY BUTLER!
See us at Wing Ding, Booth #E1511-E1512
Chrome Passenger Mounting Bracket
for the GL1800 or GL1500
Limited Quantities • Armrest Not Required!
Toll-Free 888-892-4306 OR www.glassact.com
Certified Dealer for: Motor Trike,
Champion & Eurowing.
Aluma Trailers Now Available.
Champion Trike
15 Years of Experience!
Trailers • LED’s
• Frogg Toggs • Butler Mugs
NEW & USED
BIKES & TRIKES
All Types of Cycle Repair
• Tires • Show Chrome
• Küryakyn
Muncie Moncie & Mary Hall
731-885-3177
731-446-8425
731-446-8424
www.hallsbikestotrikes.com
Lees-ure Lite Popup Tent Trailers
Now selling motorcycle accessories & hitches!
Sleep anywhere, in comfort!
Set up in 6 seconds - optional add a
room - screen room - rear storage -
awnings-air conditioning kit
and more!
Adventure–Now Available!
New GL 1800 Styled model Available in all the new Gold
Wing colors.The ultimately designed trailer to match your new
GL 1800—plus our legendary performance we are known for.
For information or a brochure
call free
1-800-660-0933
Shipping all over America
www.tent-trailer.com
info@leesurelite.com
Call for nearest distributor
www.american-legend.com
Phone: 217-586-2201 Fax: 217-586-4830
Toll Free: 888-463-1917
1-800-436-7715
FOLD DOWN FLAG POLES
LSE 2005 FOLDING FLAG POLES
New Office
Location for:
(Chromed ABS) $24.95 plus shipping.
HELPING HAND
Fold Down Flag Poles
(Polished Anodized Aluminum) BEVERAGE HOLDER
$33.95 plus shipping.
$22.95
(driver)
Fold Down Flag poles (Chromed Aluminum)
$22.95
$39.95 plus shipping.
(passenger)
3142 Hwy 125 NW
Peel, AR 72668-8919
FOLD DOWN FLAG POLE RECTANGULAR BASE
(Chromed Aluminum) For the NEW Kuryakyn Luggage Rack
$44.95 plus shipping.
■ SQUARE BASE
(Chromed Aluminum) For 1/2”
Tubing & Rails $41.95 plus S/H.
plus S/H
An adjustable, fold-up
beverage holder that
will hold up to a 24 oz.
beverage container.
Available for driver or
passenger. Black
Chrome, Pebble
Chrome, Wood Grain
or Natural Black.
M&J Enterprises-West
1-866-341-4204
www.mblinnovations.com
Gold Wing Performance Products
• Stainless Steel Exhaust Components &
Alley Kat Mufflers for GL1800 & 1500
• GL1500 Handlebars
• GL1800 Handlebar Adapters (3 styles available)
(423) 231-9550
See us at Wing Ding, Booths #E1300-1303
84 Wing World

Tired of the wind/road noise on your intercom?
You’ll Love Mic-Mutes! Got a cell phone, talking GPS or Radar
Detector interfaced to your intercom? You’ll Love Mic-Mutes!
Mic-Mutes stops the noise in
the intercom of most bike models!
● Now available for GL1800, GL1500, Valk Int.
and JMCB-2003-DU on any bike. $11995
● Rider and co-rider toggle ON-OFF BOTH microphones.
● Not a VOX system, will not cause undesirable switching.
www.mic-mutes.com
Morph Solutions Inc. 888-464-8564
On-Line Ordering:
Go from
four-wheel
touring
to
two-wheel
fun
and
back again
in minutes!
877-434-7901
mtcvoyager.com
www.mtcvoyager.com
Leading Manufacturer of Motorcycle Sidecars and Trailers.
We color match to the motorcycle. Many other options available.
712 754-3664 • 800 305-3664 U.S.
941 Fourth Ave. • Sibley, IA 51249 • www.motorvation.com
June 2007 85

• Audio • Helmets • O.E.M. Parts •
Chrome • L.E.D. Lighting • Batteries
“Everything you need for your Gold Wing or Metric Cruiser”
THE ONLY GOLD WING SPECIALISTS
IN THE D.C. & BALTIMORE AREA
Now a Factory Authorized
Installation Center for TRAXXION
800.581.6640
30452 Potomac Way, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622
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Tires • Pre-Purchase Inspections • Trikes
• Oil • Insurance Repairs • Maintenance •
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Trikes — Trailers — Sidecars
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Sales • Service • Installation • Oil Changes •
Brakes • Tires • Honda • Harley • New or Used
Pick-Up & Delivery Available
— Call for information —
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Peg & Tony
Authorized Dealer For: California Sidecar & Champion
(866) 344-8637 • www.trikesbytony.com
The Alternative to a Trailer
GL1800
Pakit Rak Designed to be Attractive
and Affordable. Trailer Hitch Not
Required to use this Rak!
Pakit Raks
and BracKits
remove easily for tire replacement.
Also Available for GL1500
and Trikes!
By
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PIT BULL MOTORCYCLE LIFTS
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• Lifts 25” - 1450 lbs.
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• Roller Bearing Castors
• Lifetime Warranty
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• Shipped World-wide
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For More Information Call
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Fax: 1-931-232-0370
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We’re The Best!!
86 Wing World

Model KA
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Provide COMFORT by
stretching your legs
DOWN, not out!
21 Models for GW,
Valkyrie & K1200LT
• Spring Loaded
• FREE S&H
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An Alternative to Chrome
GL1800 Color Matched Accessories
1-888-439-1484
www.roadtripessentials.com
June 2007 87

SUPER SEER
VARI-SHIELDS
TOURING HELMETS
• Color Matched
• Adjustable Vari-Shield slides up and down
on a track.
• Ride with the shield in any position.
• Replaceable lens available in two
different lengths.
• Standard (5 1/2") & Long (7").
• 5 Lens colors: Clear, Smoke and UV Tints
• Fits any helmet with 3 snaps.
• Call 1-800-645-1285 for free brochure.
Super Seer ® CORPORATION
(303) 674-6663 • Fax (303) 674-8540
TRY OUR NEW ON-LINE CATALOG!
www.superseer.com
(not counting your ride, of course)
1-888-231-3575
Aerodynamic Single Bike Trailer
OVERBY’S
TWO WHEEL SOUND
Classic C & SZC
Call for 2007 color information.
Many hard to find non-current
colors in stock!
Also KBC Tourcom with
J&M Integrated Headsets
plus HJC Helmets.
Ask about the
• J&M CB’s for GL1500’s, Harleys & other Cruisers. NEW JMSR 4020
• GPS, Cell phone, Satellite Radio Kits.
Portable System
Providing Arai & J&M Products for 25 Years
(800) 992-4092 Murray, KY
www.twowheelsound.com
592 Pages
Over 125 Color Maps
Our Other Books:
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Available only through
destinationhighways.com
and at smarter motorcycle dealers listed there
88 Wing World

Phoenix 1-800-388-3144
Fargo 1-800-856-3346
3164 N. Colorado St. 3141 39th St. SW
Chandler, AZ 85225 Fargo, ND 58103
If you have questions about
using the Triple D Lift and Loader for
your motorcycle or you’re ready to make
a purchase, visit our web site at:
It’s as easy as 1-2 to load your
motorcycle with the Triple D Lift and Loader! In
about 30 seconds, your heavy equipment can go
from floor to bed with just the touch of a button.
www.tripledloader.com
POWER LIFT RAMP THE BEST ALTERNATIVE
TO PULLING TRAILERS!
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• Gold Wing 1000, 1100, 1200, 1500. Honda VTX 1300, 1800.
• Yamaha Venture Royale 1200-1300, Yamaha Royal Star 1996-2007.
• Yamaha V-Star 1100 Kits NOW AVAILABLE.
FOUR BODY STYLES AVAILABLE FOR ALL MODELS!
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(250) 658-2590 • info@triwing.com
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4500 Kendall Rd. • Baytown, TX 77520
GOLD WING LOW PRICE ACCESSORY DEALER
Küryakyn
#8991........GL1800 Passsenger Armrest ................$229.99
#8990........GL1800 Driver Backrest ......................$232.99
#7647........GL1800 Trailer Hitch ..........................$259.99
#7151........GL1800 Aluminum Trunk Rack ............$174.99
#3901........GL1800 Lightning Valve Covers ..........$128.99
Your Wing Ding Dunlop Tire Retailer
Elite III GL1500 (pair) ............................................$250.99
Elite III GL1800 (pair) ............................................$275.99
1-800-547-7613 • 281-383-3738
Küryakyn • Yuasa • K&N • Progressive Suspension • Dunlop • NGK • Avon • Big Bike
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June 2007 89

Look upward in Zion
National Park and you’ll find
yourself surrounded by
looming cliffs like these.

GWRRA
Invites you to
Wing Ding 29
Billings, Montana • July 4-7, 2007
To register, simply mail or fax this form, or call 1.800.843.9460,
or visit www.wing-ding.org on the Internet.
RIDER’S NAME: _______________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
CO-RIDER’S NAME: ___________________________ GWRRA MEMBER # _______________
MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
CITY/ST/ZIP: ____________________________________________________________________
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, discount
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: ________________________________________________________________
EARLY: (Postmarked before May 14, 2007)
Number of Life or Gold Members x $20 = $
Number of Members x $40 = $
Number of Non-Members x $50 = $
LATE: (Postmarked May 14 - June 15, 2007)
Number of Life or Gold Members x $22 = $
Number of Members x $45 = $
Number of Non-Members x $55 = $
FAX or MAIL this form to:
GWRRA
P.O. Box 42450
Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450
Children 15 and under at the time of the event are admitted free. Cancellations in writing
must be received at the Home Office on or before June 15, 2007, and are subject to a $15
handling charge. No telephone or verbal cancellations will be accepted. Day passes will be
available, $15 for Members, $22 for non-members. On-site full registration fee is $50 for
Members and $60 for non-members.
Please note, only registered delegates may participate in Wing Ding functions, activities
and events! Additional lodging and camping information will be sent with your registration
confirmation 2-3 weeks after your application is processed. Armbands, tickets, T-shirts or any
other items purchased will be available for pickup beginning the day prior to Wing Ding in the
registration area.
1.800.843.9460
623.581.2500 (Phoenix)
Fax: 623.581.3844
Register on-line at
www.wing-ding.org
Continued on other side…

Wing Ding 29, July 4-7, 2007 • Billings, Montana
RIDER EDUCATION COURSES
The number and availability of courses is dependent upon the number of participants. You will be
notified of your class time and location as soon as possible.
Note: Certification cost is per bike!*
ERC
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 2008 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 14th, 2007.
_______ 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!)
Must be present to win! Includes a special souvenir pin.
First place ($500), second ($250), third ($100), fourth
($50), fifth - eighth ($25 each). Winners will be posted
on Closing Day. Five card draw.
Number of hands ____________ x $5 = __________________
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:

Hurry!
Order tickets now:
Lead singer Richie McDonald
will be leaving the band at
the end of 2007!
Hurry!
Tickets go on sale
to the general public
May 5th!
Friday
July 6th
7 pm
Sponsored by
J&M Corporation
METRAPARK ARENA
General public $ 39.50 GWRRA MEMBERS $ 29.50
call (800) 366-8538 or www.tickets.com
GWRRA Members receive $10 off the general public ticket price of $39.50
AND receive special reserved seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Have
Membership number and discount code word "GL1000"
(no spaces) available when you place your order.

MOTORCYCLEGOODIES
For information on advertising in this section call (623) 581-5900 Ext. 214 or 226 • www.motorcyclegoodies.com
AMERICAN RoadRider
The Ultimate Helmet Liners
Reversible (Satin or Cotton)......$13.95
Original (Cotton on Cotton)......$13.95
USA Edition (Cotton on Satin) ..$13.95
Classic (Single Layer Cotton) ......$9.95
HEAD SKIN
GL1500/1800 Trike Patches - $8.95 ea.
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Plus other “Goodies” used by
motorcycle riders everywhere.
Being a leader of innovation
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Billet aluminum housing with integrated lock for Garmin StreetPilot 26xx.
Strategically positioned to be viewed through bi-focal glasses.
Add-on modules available for installation of
gadgets like radar detector, MP3 player
and satellite radio.
Discount Gold Wing Accessories
www.cyclemaxohio.com
1-330-225-1169
“THE BREEZE”
CARGO TRAILER
Champion & Tri-Wing
Trike Conversion Specialist
Call for Brochure
608-846-5363
Email: trailers@itis.com • www.countrytrailers.net
Available for: GL1800,
1500, 1200, 1100, 1000,
ST1300,Voyager XII, FJR
1300 plus 100 models
for other bikes.
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$175
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M OTORCYCLE
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• Improves tire life • Reduces
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steering precision and handling • Decreases sensitivity
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in tight sharp corners
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GL1800 Armrest
Chrome Helmet Locks
Billet Exhaust Tips
Check out our new products online
To order call: 888.244.6888
www.amoto.us
Honda of Cool Springs
Call for CSC Cobra Trike Kits
Limited Quantities. Reserve Now!
Bushtec Trailers in Stock
1-888-556-8244
www.hondacoolsprings.com
TORQ MASTER PIPES!
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$469 00 $499 00
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www.torqmasterpipes.com
Wind Noise Reduction
Since 2001 - Starting at $9.95 +s/h
www.windsockwinddeflector.com
8 sizes available
L&T ENTERPRISES
586.598.3912 • Fax 586.598.3915
REDUCES NOISE • IMPROVES CLARITY • MAINTAIN AVC SETTINGS
Made in the USA
Visa & Mastercard
Accepted
DREAMERS FASHIONS
Celebrating our 20th Anniversary
Specializing in: The Original
*Black Denim Vests $26 00 *Denim
Vests $26 00 *Leather Vests $35 00 & up
(386) 740-9952
1895 W. Beresford Rd. • Deland, FL 32720
94 Wing World

EMBROIDERY SPECIALISTS
OF TEXAS
GWRRA Members
serving Chapters & Members
www.EmbroiderySpecialistsOfTexas.com
info@EmbroiderySpecialistsOfTexas.com
Stainless Steel
Brake Line Set
GL1000 • GL1100 • GL1200 • GL1500
DOT Approved • Exclusively sold at Venco Wings • Dealers Welcome
866-648-3626 • 603-435-5151
www.vencowings.com
GET
COMMITTED
Every successful accomplishment
begins with a committment
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licensed, trained and committed rider who
actively trains to ride safely.
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you to earn the Level II badge of honor.
To enroll in GWRRA’s award-winning Rider
Education Program, contact your local Chapter
Educator or District Educator.
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JUNE 2007 ADS
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American Custom Trailers...................73
American Motorcycle Specialties ........79
Berglund Insurance .............................78
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Bikeline by Markel American Insurance ...45
Bolt & Lock Corp .................................75
Bushtec Trailer ....................................18
Champion Trikes................................111
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Chrome World Inc. ..............................25
CIMA .....................................................5
Clymer Repair Manuals.......................63
Cool Advantage...................................15
Corbin Pacific, Inc ...............................76
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Hannigan Motorsports.........................61
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Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. .................23
Memphis Shades.................................11
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Schroaders Honda .........................36-37
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Southern Honda Powersports .............47
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COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIEDS
Ride the Ozarks from the Cedarhouse Bed &
Breakfast. Motorcycle friendly with ample parking for
trailers, etc. 30 minutes from Branson. Great area for touring.
Toll-free 1-800-764-9816 and visit cedarhousebb.com.
RELAX IN THE MOUNTAINS, In Maggie Valley,
North Carolina at A Holiday Motel. Motorcycle friendly,
level parking with access to covered porches. Great rates,
restaurant, views, pool, creek with picnic/grill area. Call
toll free 877-686-4386 or visit www.holidaymotel.net.
NEED PARTS FOR YOUR OLDER GOLD WING?
We are your #1 source! We have over 1,000 used parts
in stock and ready to ship and more than 20 GL’s waiting
to be stripped down! We specialize in Wing parts from
1975 to 1987. See us online at www.oldwingparts
king.com or call 305-305-1839.
Smoky Mountains--Maggie Valley, NC--Coming
to ride in the mountains? Stay with us at the ABBEY INN
& enjoy great roads, views, lodging. Check our website
for maps, tours, packages for groups of 2-60. www.magie
valleyinn.com, 800-545-5853.
www.paulexports.com, Florida, is looking for used
Gold Wing parts (no trike takeoff parts, pls) and Gold
Wing GL1500s and GL1800s in any condition (salvage,
high mileage, abused also) for export. Nationwide pickup
avaible. 727-259-3021. e-mail: info@paulexports.com.
RIDE....AND LEAVE THE PLANNING TO US!
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Scenic trips like Deal's Gap, Cherokee, Gatlinburg, National
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Always huge inventory of highest quality Wings, Valkyries
and others. Coast-to-coast pick up and delivery. Call us
now or whenever. Check us out at www.Wow
motorcycles.com or call 1-800-572-3720.
MEMBER “FOR SALE”
MOTORCYCLES
1983 GL1000 Aspencade. Teal. 190K mi. Runs great.
Asking $3,000. Paul. (478) 374-3511. GA.
1985 GL1200 Interstate. Wineberry. Looks brand new. CB
radio, intercom, all Drag Specialists. Trunk rack, travel bag,
chrome rotor covers, fork lights. Charlie Buzzard pinstriping.
Leather grips, saddle bag, rear lights, new stator. Two
helmets. $4,500. Bud. (419) 849-3630. OH.
1986 Gold Wing Aspencade. Silver. Lots of chrome and
lights, CB, Diamond seat, cover, 2 helmets and jackets,
heel-toe shifter, trailer hitch, new battery, much more.
Carbs just cleaned. New tires. $6,500. Harlow. (920)
295-8762.
1987 GL1200 Aspencade. Classic. Blue and silver and 7
tasteful Western murals. 76K mi. Loaded, with all options.
118 conventional lights. (See p. 84 of ‘07 Jan. issue for
photo - most highly decorated classic in N.C.) $9,500
(336) 961-8442.
1991 GL1500 SE. Anniv. Edition. Brown on Gold with custom
pinstriping. 44K mi. Loaded. AM/FM Cass. 6mi on
tires, ‘96 White Cycle-Mate Trlr. with cooler rack, Always
garaged. $8,500. Mark. (317) 409-2849.
Msauer2835@sbcglobal.net. IN.
1992 GL1500 Aspencade. Candy Apple Red. 60K mi.
Runs great. Loaded. Front tire, 2 yrs.; back tire, 1 yr.
Needs work on speedometer and sound system. Photos on
request. $5,995 obo. (253) 445-6077, 8 a.m. to noon
any day.
1993 GL1500 SE. Two-tone Blue. 18.7K mi. Passenger
armrests, removable backrest, driver and highway boards,
adjustable passenger boards, heel-toe shifter, Markland tall
tinted windshield, Travelcade seat, ‘95 dual halogen headlight
conversion kit, trunk rack and spoiler, 20-light package
neon Boogie lights, wired for Hannigan trailer, blue
leather handlebar grips, Wind Wings, and much, much
more. Lots of extra chrome. 2 brand new blue KBC hel-
mets with built-in headsets. Garaged. Excellent condition.
$7,500 obo. Terry. (651) 503-9866 or terrybang@
sbcglobal.net. CA.
1993 GL1500 Aspencade. Black. 46K mi. Comes with
matching Escapade trailer. Lots of extra chrome and lights.
Backrest and highway boards. Lightly pinstriped. Excellent
condition. $7,300. (765) 548-2662. IN.
1995 Honda Gold Wing SE. Two-tone Magenta. 58K mi.
CB, integrated radio-intercom, passenger armrest, vented
Tulsa windshield, driving lights switch and purple Ring of
Fire (both with separate switch). Receiver type trailer
hitch, trunk rack, Hondaline trunk and saddlebag rails,
Markland low-boy heel-toe shifter. Markland driver backrest,
full cover, with all SE features. $9,500 firm. (931)
363-5649 or ewstafford@surfmore.net. TN.
1996 GL1500. 20th Anniv. Magenta. 67K mi. Corbin
seat, heel-toe shifter, Ring of Fire. Lots of extra lights. Too
many other extras to list. Billy. (334) 618-9133. AL.
1996 GL 1500 SE. White with pinstriping and murals.
76K mi. 2 helmets with CB. New original seat drivers
backrest, too many extras and chrome to list. New tires at
66K mi. Bob. $8,500. (719) 821-5074 or colorado
bob@yahoo.com.
1997 GL1500 SE with Voyager kit. Red. 38.5K mi.
Second owner. $10,000 obo. Hugh. (803) 533-6091.
SC.
1997 Valkyrie. Red and white. 43K mi. Windshield, running
lights, lot of chrome, 12v outlet, voltmeter. Photos
available; must see to appreciate. $7,100 obo. (336)
982-6453 or deejane762004@yahoo.com. NC.
1998 Kawasaki ZG 1200B. 61K mi. Excellent condition.
Lots of extras. Papa Jack. (205) 269-1396.
RAN IN MAY PRICE REDUCED! 1998 Gold Wing SE. Twotone
tan and beige. 45K mi. Good condition. Some extras:
CB, Typhoon tinted vented windshield, front offset pegs,
Ring of Fire, air horn, chrome trunk rack, side fin louvers
for lights and brake pedal, trailer hitch, headlight guards.
$9,500. Keith. (248) 736-8791.
1999 50th Anniversary Edition SE. Two-tone Red. 53.5K
mi. Includes drivers backrest, highway boards, trailer
hitch, F & R fender extensions, newer tires, other chrome
extras. Great shape always garaged and covered while
traveling. $10,200. Matching trailer available. Ray.
(920) 217-4258 or neptune3@netzero.net. WI.
1999 1500SE, 50th Aniv. Wineberry/plum, DFT conv.
43K. Fully loaded, many extras. Garaged, well maintained.
$21,875. Vern (847) 382-7913 vernjpc@sbc
global.net See photos at www.Myspace.com/vernstrike.
1999 GL1500 SE. 23K mi. 50th Anniversary Edition.
Two-tone pearl green. Loaded. Two driving lights, modulating
high beam, LED flashing brake lights. Elite 2 tires.
Garage kept. All maintenance records. $10,500.
Frank.(480) 802-8988. Lcorazin@wbhsi.com. AZ.
2000 GL1500 SE. 25th Edition. 46.5K mi. Blue. Lots of
extras. Always garaged. $10,500. John. (281) 338-
96 Wing World

9836 or jjohnson4610@houston.rr.com.
2000 GL1500 SE. Pearl White. 30K mi. Two windshields,
tank bag, Air Wings, armrests, lighted mirror, trunk rack
with bag, Kuryakyn hitch, plus more. New Dunlop Elite III
tires. Original owner. Garage kept; Excellent condition.
$11,995. Mike (410) 937-1483. Mikerider_75@
atlanticbb.net. PA.
2001 GL1800. Black. 46K mi. Loaded with Honda accessories.
Pinstriped. Super clean. Selling due to health.
Comes with 2 helmets, cover, CB and radio. $12,000.
Mel. (231) 825-2050. MI.
2001 Honda Shadow Spirit, 750cc. Pearl White. 12K mi.
Windshield, bags, backrest, Wind Wings, plus other extras.
$4,500 firm. Tony. (931) 363-4734 or ewstafford@
surfmore.net. TN.
2002 Gold Wing. Black. 8,600 mi. CD, fog lights, backrest,
chrome steel front wheel covers, and much more.
Always garaged and loved. $12,000. Richard. (631)
264-3381. NY.
2002 GL1800. Illusion Blue. 10.5K mi. Loaded, with
backrest, passenger armrest, trailer hitch, CD changer, etch
windshield, and lots more. Perfect condition. $13,500.
Gary. Days, phone or fax (417) 862-7654; evening,
(417) 862-8681. MO.
2002 GL1800. Silver. 28K mi. 3-1/2 year extended warranty
available. Very nice. Never down. Lots of “stuff.”
$11,500. Also a Yellow Gold Wing trailer pull behind custom
painted Gold Wing Yellow. Very cool. $800. Mike
(612) 860-7939. Photos available @ mfcarney
@aol.com MN.
2003 GL1800 Gold Wing with matching 2005 Bushtec GL
Trailer. Illusion Blue. 12.5K mi. New condition. Transferable
Honda Protection Plan Extended Warranty till 6/4/2011.
(Trailer used twice.) New tires at 12K mi. Plenty of
Hondaline Accessories, including 6-Disc CD player, CB
radio, driving lights, chrome luggage rack, and so much
more. Stored in heated garage. Protective cover for both
bike and trailer. All updates and recalls current. All service
by Honda dealership, have all service records. $17,500.
(Originally $18K for bike, $6K for trailer). Tim. (970)
481-0248 or sloank547@cs.com for pictures.
2003 GL1800. Candy Red. 6,500 mi. Loaded with lots of
chrome. Garage kept. Moving out of country. Asking
$15,500. William (231) 689-0695 (home); (616) 862-
9553 (work cell) or Dzldumi@aol.com. MI.
2003 GL1800. Beige. 13K mi. ABS, New tires, elec.
gloves & 2 elec. vests, shift indicator gauge. Never
dropped, clean, kept in garage. Bought ‘04 warranty,
included to 7/5/2010. $13,000. Perry. (209) 295-
4441. lrperry@volcano.net. CA.
PRICE REDUCED BY $3,500! (FROM $35,000 TO
$31,500). 2005 Honda Gold Wing with California Sidecar
conversion. Bright blue metallic. 2,200 miles. Comes with
matching 2006 Escapade Elite trailer. Many extras, including
CB radio and fog lights. $31,500. Kenny. (740) 698-
9632. OH.
TRIKES
1999 Valkyrie Interstate with Motor Trike Conversion
Green and Gray. 54K. mi. XM radio, Corbin seat, extra
chrome and a Dart matching trailer. Two matching helmets,
two butler mugs. Garage kept. $22,500.00 Louis (903)
876-3721 Louis3546@aol.com
2001 GL1800 with Motor Trike conversion. Black. 34K
mi. Garage kept. Air wings, fog lights, CB, CD changer, passenger
CB control. Removable trailer hitch. Power steering.
One owner. $22,000. (254) 386-3278. Richards@
htcomp.net. TX.
2002 Gold Wing with 2006 Trikeshop conversion. Illusion
Blue. Less than 5K mi. on bike; less than 400 mi. on conversion.
Garage kept. Never driven in rain. Many extras.
$27,000. Cyclemate trailer, $1,500. (850) 944-6257
(home) or (850) 262-9295 (cell).
2003 GL 1800 with Motor Trike Conversion. Candy Apple
Red. 26K. mi. CD (6)changer, XM radio, Aqua Shields,
spoiler, GPS, custom front and rear wheels and custom
matching Kruizer trailer with matching spoiler with cooler
and matching bumper. Loaded with chrome, Corbin heated
seat and Tulsa windshield with vent. Two matching helmets
with intercom and two butler mugs mounted. Garage
kept. $28,500.00 Louis (903) 876-3721 TX.
Louis3546@aol.com
TRAILERS AND SIDECARS
1990 Combi-camper. Fold-up, twin-sized canvas camper
with enclosed proch and cooler. New tires. Good condition.
No leaks. $1,690. (904) 476-6454. FL.
2002 Escapade Elite Trailer. Illusion Red. Spoiler, luggage
bag, bra, chrome wheels/tongue,mud flaps, low miles,
E.C. $3,200. John. (315) 783-5289. NY.
EZ-Camp Camper. Same style as Shur Camp. Excellent
cond. Original owner. $2,700 obo. (330) 716-2399. OH.
Toy Trax motorcycle loader. Fits 8-ft pickup bed. Warn
winch pulls Gold Wing up and onto your truck or trailer.
Comes complete and works like new. $1,000. Len. (209)
404-4190. CA.
Haul Mark motorcycle trailer. 6 by 10. Stored indoors.
Equipped with electric brakes, top vent, side door, droop
tailgate. Excellent condition. $1,500. Mel. (231) 825-
2050. MI.
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
GL1800 Stock windshield. Like new. $50, plus shipping.
(812) 858-7713. IN.
1977 Gold Wing plastic gas tank parts (side covers and
top cover) in like new condition. Make offer. Gerald @
roshe2@dnet.net or (706) 896-6264 or (561) 627-
3995.
Seat for 1990 Aspencade GL1500. Burgundy. Excellent
condition. $170 plus sandh. John. (920) 923-6292 or
margiejohnbollig@yahoo.com. WI.
All parts from a 1990 Pacific Pearl White trike conversion.
Including lower rear cowl line. $150, plus freight or delivery
cost. Claude. (641) 743-6494.
2000 Yr. Voyager Kit for a 1500 Gold Wing. $1,500.
Alvin. (208) 262-6136 or hamster@povn.com. ID.
2006 Gold Wing trike conversion parts. Includes Dark Red
saddlebags, OEM windshield, OEM heated seat, kickstand/rear
brake lever. Also brand new adj. chrome hand
levers and fog light lens covers. $500 plus shipping.
Marshall. (301) 523-1071.
GL1800 Deluxe Luggage. Three-piece Honda “Deluxe” liners
for saddlebags and top box. $140. Jim. (800) 332-
7833; (954) 458-6300 or jgstef@bellsouth.net.
Shoei Open Face Illusion Blue Gold Wing Helmets.
(1)L,(1)XXL. Both with J&M Headsets & cords to fit GL
1800. Gently used with original boxes. $300 for pair. Bill.
(734) 368-0481 or william1_coury@yahoo.com.
Dark Brown leather-look marine grade vinyl saddle for
GL1200. Deeper and wider for more comfort and support.
One-piece molded foam cushion, comfort gel pads in both
sections. Used 2 yrs. $125. (608) 798-4070.
kbport@chorus.net. WI.
MISCELLANEOUS
Rocky Mountain Rental. Member-owned Colorado home at
Trout Creek Pass between Buena Vista and Hartsel.
Beautiful mountain rides in every direction. First class
accommodations with 2 BR, 2 BA and large loft/family
room. Sleeps up to 6. $150 a night, weekly discount.
(904) 260-7925 or farmer557@aol.com.
Two One-week timeshares in Las Vegas. One blcok off
“The Strip.” Four-star rating. Period of Feb. 1 thru Apr. 30,
$20,000. Period of May 1 thru July 31, $18,000. Make
offer for both. Call Shel. (626) 969-4168. CA.
2000 Chevy Venture Van. 131K mi. New gaskets, fuel
pump. Body and interior both good. Non-smoking vehicle.
6 seats, lots of storage. $3,750. (515) 543-6625, leave
message.
MEMBER “WANTED”
Wanted! Voyager mounting hardware for 1986 GL1200
Aspencade SEi. Must all be there and fit a newer, B-series
Voyager. Valerie. (727) 848-5855, leave message. FL.
Wanted! Custom seat with backrest to fit 1978 GL1000.
Bob. (419) 989-5768. OH.
Anyone have problems with fit of any parts ordered from
Chris Chrome of Traverse City, MI? Let me know:
fox_shel@yahoo.com.
Searching for a happy and fit woman as a co-rider. Ohio
and surrounding states only. Looking for a trim woman,
53-63, who likes to ride. Please send picture, and I will
respond with same. Bill Patterson, 1795 Zollinger Rd.,
Columbus, OH 43221.
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June 2007 97

EVENTS
We list only GWRRA-sponsored functions by category, name, date, location and contact person and information.
For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit on-line listings according to GWRRA Region, District
and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months in advance of an event, and will run through the month of the
issue’s cover date. “Photo Tours” and “Other Tours” will appear periodically. The deadline for Events is approximately
the fourth Friday of the month, two months before the issue’s cover date.
To submit event information, e-mail editor@gwrra.org or mail to “Event & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th
Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027.
* Indicates new listing in this issue.
Do You Need
CUSTOM PINS & PATCHES
For Your Event?
Available at www.gwrra.org. Just click
on “Official Products” on the top bar!
Or call Sherry @ 800-843-9460, ext 274
NATIONAL AND
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
JUNE 1-4, 2007. GWRRA “30th Anniversary Parties”
held by all Regions, Districts & Chapters.
JULY 4-7, 2007. WING DING 29 returns to Billings,
Montana, by popular demand! Fantastic entertainment
(check out the website to see the top named band that is
coming to Wing Ding!), optional tours, new events (on and
off bike) and a monthly promotion if you preregister. Plus,
great riding to Yellowstone and Beartooth Pass! Register
now at www.wing-ding.org or call 800-843-9460 or
www.gwrra.org.
AUGUST 2-5, 2007. The first WING DING EUROPE
sponsored by GWRRA’s Viking Region (V), is to be held in
Sakskobing, Denmark. For information, contact Aage
Schoug, Tockvagen 8, Tocksfors, Sweden 67010. Phone
004657329129 or e-mail r.d.gwrra.region.v@telia.com.
AUGUST 3-6, 2007. CENTRAL CANADA REGION
(K)/GWRRA “Rendezvous 2007”in St. Thomas, ON.
Contact Larry & Janice Chisholm (519) 657-5279 or e-mail
lchisholm@rogers.com or Al & Betty Ross (519) 672-7582 or
e-mail alnbet@sympatico.ca.
SEPTEMBER 1 & 2, 2007, NASHVILLE, TN, "30th
Anniversary Members Party! Join us at the fabulous
Opryland Resort for this 30th anniversary celebration of
GWRRA. Members pay only $10 and will receive FREE ice
cream and cake and a 30th Anniversary pin, if they preregister.
Special hotel rates, so check out the website now!
There will be vendors, dance, karaoke, rides, games,
People's Choice Bike Show and much, much more.
Register now at http://www.gwrra.org/nashville/ or call
us at 800-843-9460. (Limited number of pins.)
FEBRUARY 10-17 & 16-23, 2008. GWRRA 30th
Anniversary Cruise, from Miami, FL. Check out the website
for all the information at http://www.cruise-eta.com/
GWRRA.htm or call 800-843-9460.
REGIONAL EVENTS
JUNE 7-10, 2007. COMBINED BIG SKY REGION
(I)/OREGON DISTRICT RALLY at Roseburg, OR.
Contact Roy McKensie (253) 862-0220 or www.bigsky
regioni.org or Woody McFarland (541) 259-4429.
JUNE 29-JULY 1, 2007. GREAT NORTHWEST
REGION (J) RALLY at Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
“Wings in the Sunny South.” Contact Rick Beres (403) 758-
6427 or www.gwrra-lethbridge.org or Woody McFarland
(541) 259-4429.
AUGUST 2 -5 2007. CANADIAN ATLANTIC
REGION (L) RALLY in Clarenville, NF. See www.canadianatlanticregion.org
for registration form or contact
David Champion at (709) 727-2238 or e-mail l.dchamp
ion@nf.sympatico.ca for more information.
AUGUST 23-25 2007. The GREAT LAKES REGION
(D) RALLY at the Boone County 4-H Fairgrounds in
Lebanon, IN. Contact Tom & Sandy Taggart, (740) 753-
2214 or email ttaggart@nelsonvilletv.com. Visit our website
(gwrra-regiond.org). Vendors, contact Gary Miller (740)
947-7676.
SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2007. SOUTHEAST REGION (A)
RALLY, “Catching Dreams On A Wing!” at Perry, FL.
Contact Larry or Patti Lingo (813) 986-3567 or lingwing@adelphia.net.
Rally flier at gwrra-regiona.org.
Vendors: Jim or Sue Jackson (334) 448-7478 or
Jack297@bellsouth.net.
DISTRICT EVENTS
JUNE 2, 2007. IDAHO DISTRICT’s “Picnic” at Challis
Hot Springs, Challis, ID. Camping (dry tent) and RV and
a B&B on site. “Rustic” motels in Challis. Contact John &
Dianne Kester, 3375 Cobblestone Lane, Idaho Falls, ID
83404. (208) 524-1768. Web site: www.gwrra.id.us.
JUNE 14 – 16, 2007. GEORGIA DISTRICT RALLY,
“Wing Fling 2007 – “The Fabulous 50’s and 60’s” in
Rome, GA. Contact Bill or Betty Livingston (229) 889-
1705 or e-mail livingstonb@earthlink.net. Vendors contact
Ron or Susan Larsen (478) 971-4291 or e-mail goldwing1@cox.net.
For more details including rally flyer and
registration forms go to www.gwrra-ga.com.
JUNE 15-17, 2007. OHIO DISTRICT RALLY, “Ohio’s
Family Reunion, 25 Years of FUN” at the Washington
County Fairgrounds in Marietta, OH. Contact Roger
Hurley, 201 Southview Lane, West Milton, Ohio 45383.
(937) 698-4443; email RHURLEY3@woh.rr.com or visit
www.ohiogwrra.org.
JUNE 21-24, 2007. WYOMING DISTRICT RALLY
“Hot Spring & Wings” at Thermopolis, WY. Contact
Gordon & Beverly Valasek (307) 266-4136 or
gvalasek@bresnan.net or from Wyoming website
(www.gwrrawy.org) after January 1, 2007.
JUNE 22-23, 2007. WISCONSIN DISTRICT RALLY
“Pirates of the Fox Valley—Legend of the Gold Wing” at
Brown County Fairgrounds, De Pere, WI. Contact Mike &
Jane Hultine (920) 261-7101 or email ironmke@wi.rr.com.
Vendors contact Denny & Yvonne Paffel (608) 362-8578 or
email denyvon@ticon.net
JUNE 28-30, 2007. NEBRASKA DISTRICT’s “Come
Wing Nebraska” in Norfolk, NE. Contact Cal & Sandi
Lytle, (308) 379-5329 or lytle_1@charter.net.
JULY 19-21, 2007. MICHIGAN DISTRICT RALLY
“Step Back to the Days of Friends and Fun” at West
Branch, MI. Contact Chris Bobek, (248) 852-8537 or
visit our website (www.gwrra-mi.org).
JULY 19-21, 2007. WASHINGTON DISTRICT
RALLY “Wings 2 Okanogan” at the Okanogan Fair
Grounds, Okanogan, WA. Contact Bob & Becky Minor
(360) 373-7403 or e-mail DD@gwrra-wa.org. For more
details, including rally flyer and registration forms, go to
website: www.gwrra-wa.org.
JULY 19-21, 2007. Sixth annual ALL NEW ENG-
LAND DISTRICTS RALLY in West Springfield, MA.
Contact Wayne & Shirley Anderson (508) 735-0807 or
www.newenglandrally.org.
JULY 20-21, 2007. MINNESOTA DISTRICT RALLY at
the Best Western in North Mankato, MN. Contact:
Mike & Judy Squire (763)-434-0174 awinger2@comcast.net
or website MNGWRRA.ORG.
AUGUST 3-4, 2007. ILLINOIS DISTRICT RALLY in
Jacksonville, IL. For information, visit www.gwrra-il
district.org (Events) or contact Dave & Gwen Carter at
foxwing1@sbcglobal.net or (815) 260-2294.
AUGUST 9-11, 2007. WEST VIRGINIA’s DISTRICT
RALLY, the “Down Home WV Rally” in Ripley, WV.
Contact Jon “Buz” Mowrer, 112 Pine Drive, Poca, WV
25159. (304) 755-9603.
AUGUST 9-11 2007. NEW YORK DISTRICT RALLY,
“Wings and Fun over the Finger Lakes” at The Quality Inn
of the Finger Lakes, Newark, NY. Contact Ed & Dottie
Bahrenburg at 37 Clearview Place, Binghamton, NY
13901 (607)648-4351 or email; wingin-it@stny.rr.com.
See www.gwrra-ny.org for hotel and registration information.
AUGUST 10-11, 2007. COLORADO DISTRICT
RALLY, the 18 th annual “Wingin’ the Rockies,” in Salida,
CO. Contact Sherry Burgener at (303) 988-5436 or sburgener@aol.com
or Steve Randolph at (720) 963-9434 or
wingncolo@comcast.net.
AUGUST 10-11, 2007. IOWA DISTRICT RALLY at
Amana Colonies RV Park and Conference Center,
Amana, IA. Contact Duane & Sondra Rippel, 601
Bishop Ave., LaPorte City, IA 50651-1551. (319) 342-
3285.
*AUGUST 23-25, 2007. PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT
RALLY, "The Fabulous 50's," at the Lancaster Host Hotel &
Conference Center, Lancaster, PA. Contact Chuck &
Evelyn Stone, 105 Robin Lane, Everitt, PA 15537 or email
redtrike@earthlink.net.
*AUGUST 23-25, 2007. KENTUCKY DISTRICT
RALLY, the “Blue Grass Blast” at the Center for Rural
Development in Somersett, KY. For information, see
www.gwrra-ky.com.
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2, 2007. IDAHO DIS-
TRICT RALLY, “Return to The River of No Return,” in
Salmon, ID (83467). Contact John & Dianne Kester,
3375 Cobblestone Lane, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. (208)
524-1768 or email kesteribo@cableone.net. Website:
www.gwrra.id.us.
SEPTEMBER 6-8 2007. NEW JERSEY DISTRICT’s
“Rolling Hills Rally” in Mount Olive, NJ. Contact Mike &
Julie Walters at (609) 923-5138 or Roadrebel99
@aol.com.
*SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2007. NORTH CAROLINA
DISTRICT RALLY, “Wings Over The Smokies” in
Fletcher, NC. Contact Willie & Judy Hunt, 100 Peacock
Lane, Lumberton, NC 28358. (910) 739-7369 or email
thehunts@nc.rr.com. Vendors contact Dennis & Kathy Hull
(828) 295-6856 or emphrogs@bellsouth.net. For flyer
information and accommodations, please visit our website:
gwrranc.org.
OCTOBER 11-13, 2007. MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT
RALLY, “Touring the Tropics” in Biloxi, MS. Hurricane
Katrina knocked us down, but didn’t knock us out! For more
information: www.msgwrra.org.
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OCTOBER 19-21, 2007. ARIZONA DISTRICT
RALLY, “Tucson Memories” at the Palo Verde Inn & Suites
in Tucson, AZ. Contact Bill Trask at az-add@cox.net. For
more information: www.gwrraaz.com.
CHAPTER EVENTS
JUNE 1-3, 2007. IA-H’s “Carnival Run & Camp Out” at
Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Fairfield, IA. Contact Ray
Cassatt, 1106 E. Grant, Centerville, IA 52544. (641) 437-
4678 or email Rjcassatt@sirisonline.com
JUNE 2, 2007. WI-P’s fifth annual “Summerfest” at The
Northwoods Banquet Hall (formerly Taj Mahal,
Rhinelander, WI. Contact Bill Milbrath, 422 Evergreen
Court, Rhinelander, WI. 54501.
JUNE 3, 2007. KY-T’s annual poker run at Paintsville
Lake Picnic Shelter, in Paintsville, KY. Contact Charles &
Teresa Conn (606) 587-3060 or email tgconn7781
@yahoo.com.
JUNE 3, 2007. SC-O’s Poker Run 13 miles south of
Chesterfield at Lake Bee, SC. Contact Don Simmons
(843) 623-4352.
JUNE 9 & 10, 2007. EN-A promotes GWRRA at the
Garden of England Motorcycle Show, Kent, EN. Contact
Bill Hurley on 441227 366463.
JUNE 10, 2007 WV-A’s “Party on the Potomac” at the
Redneck Yacht Club’s Annual Fun Day and 15th
Anniversary Celebration at the Falling Waters AMVETS in
Falling Waters, WV. Contact Rebecca Jones (301) 791-
8176 or email rpepgirl@aol.com.
*JUNE 16, 2007. ME-C’s Poker Run to benefit the
Shriners from Central Maine Powersports, Lewiston, ME.
Contact Ed (207) 841-6006 or Richard (207) 647-2287
rocawaym@adelphia.net.
JUNE 16, 2007. AR-L’s 19th annual Toad Suck
Friendship Rally, Toad Suck Park on Arkansas River,
Conway, AR. Contact Frank Likert (501) 268-8367 or
flikert@yahoo.com
PHOTO TOURS &
OTHER TOURS
We list only GWRRA-sponsored “pin tours” in this
section that appears periodically. Tours generally are
self-guided observation runs conducted by GWRRA
Chapters or Districts; most cost a small amount and yield
a tour pin upon completion. Most tours require some
proof of having visited destinations, such as receipts or
photographs. Rules may differ, so contact the sponsors
for rules and details.
To submit Tours information, e-mail editor@
gwrra.org or mail to “Events & Tours,” GWRRA, Inc.,
21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027.
PHOTO TOURS
*OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-A’s “CIVIL WAR BATTLE-
FIELD QUIZ TOUR.” Visit battlefields in Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.
Details at www.gwrravaa.org/battlefield_quiz_tour.htm,
email civilwarquiz@gwrravaa.org or mail SASE to Jim
Hendershot, 7321 Dunston Street, Springfield, VA 22151-
3105. (703) 354-3880.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-Z’s “ICE CREAM” TOUR.
Send photos of five different Dairy Queens with bike if possible.
Get a cool ice cream cone patch to show your love
for ice cream. Patches are numbered, so you can work up
JUNE 16, 2007. VA-V’s annual “Chicken Pick’en” at the
Lion’s Club in Bedford, VA. Hotels are near. Contact Med
Miller (540) 857-0393 or email thermalchaser
@yahoo.com.
JUNE 16, 2007. TN-M’s annual “Benefit Ride/Fun Day
for St. Jude Children’s Hospital” at Roane State Community
College, Harriman, TN. Contact Henry & Ruby Rotters at
(865) 376-7349 or email: cd@gwrratn-m.org.
JUNE 22-24, 2007. EN-A’s “Smallest County in
England” weekend. Contact Mark Bright on 44733 750
161 or 447957 569223 or email mark.bright@talktalk.net.
*JUNE 23, 2007. MI-V’s Fun Bug Run from Brian &
Linda McMahan’s Rider’s Powersports, 6321 State Street,
Saginaw MI. Hot dog lunch compliments of Linwood
Cycle Sales. For information call Jon Badour (989) 894-
4180 or Tom Brady (989) 835-8139 or email chugobadour14@yahoo.com.
JUNE 23, 2007. IN-R2’s annual “A.N.N.A. Rally” for
neuroblastoma research in Rensselaer, IN. Contact
Denny or Susie Healey (219) 866-3526 or
dlhealey@nwiis.com
JUNE 24. 2007. NJ-I’s “Bud Barry Memorial St. Jude
Card Run” at the Lacey Elks Lodge, 900 Beach Blvd.,
Forked River, NJ. Sign-up 9 a.m. For information, contact
Bob Roden, (732) 928-7099.
*JULY 10 and 12, 2007. OH-B2’s “Fill the Helmet for
Honda Homecoming Ride for Kids” at Bellefontaine,
OH. Contact Thomas Stanions, 16154 Wheeler Green
Road, Marysville, OH 43040. (614) 467-4524.
JULY 20-22, 2007. AK-B’s “Function at the Junction” at
Tok, AK. Contact Paul DeHaven, P.O. Box 58377,
Fairbanks, AK 99711. (907) 488-8777.
*AUGUST 3-5, 2007. ID-H’s. annual “Camping and
River Float Trip” at Coeur d’ Alene, ID. Contact Terry
Bolstad (208) 683-6059, skyraiders@adelphia.net, or Ann
Fox (208) 765-4054, ladygwtriker@aol.com.
to a large number. $10 per patch. Send pictures and
money to “WA-Z Need More Ice Cream,” 358 Big
Hanaford Road, Centralia, WA 98531.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-V’s “WATERFALL TOUR.”
Submit three photos of waterfalls, preferably with your bike
and/or yourself. Different pin for each year. Flyer at
http://geocities.com/wa_chapter_v. Write Clarine Dunn,
615 SW 126, Seattle, WA 98146.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-E’s “LIGHTHOUSE PHOTO
TOUR.” Photos of three different lighthouses with bike in
foreground if possible. One beautiful pin, $10. Check or
MO to Bob Thurgood, 614 - 216th St. SW, Bothell, WA
98021-8104. (425) 485-4416. E-mail: rvt4@comcast.net.
www.gwrra-wae.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-V's "APPLE TOUR." Visit five
different cities in any state that spell “apple.” Take a picture
of your bike and the town hall or post office and send it in
to get the second part of the pin and a chance at a $50
prize. Lee Damoiseaux, 17 65th Ave E., Tacoma, WA
98424. (253) 380-8815. E-mail: lee_damoiseaux@comcast.net.
Web site: http://www.geocities.com/wa_
chapter_v.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-G's "PANTHER" PIN RIDE.
Spell "panther" with any city, town or post office sign. For
more information and a flyer, visit our Web site at
http://home.comcast.net/~thomsears/web. E-mail: marvd
scott@cs.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-S's “HORSESHOE CURVE
PHOTO TOUR.” Spell the word “horseshoe” using the first
letter of any city, county or post office sign and your bike.
Send photos and $7, single or $12, two-up to GWRRA
Chapter PA-S, Ralph Wilcox, 1854 Erin Dr., Altoona, PA
16602-7612.
AUGUST 4, 2007. IN-U2’s “Motorcycle Fun Run” at the
Victory City Festival in Kingsbury Heights, IN. Proceeds
benefit the Needy Children’s Fund of the La Porte area.
Contact Mike Bartos (269) 469-4378 or Trikerider@triton.net
or EJ Ford (219) 324-3459 or ejford@verizon.net.
Website www.victorycityfestival.com.
*AUGUST 10 & 11, 2007. TX-I’s annual social Friday
evening and “Dog Days of Summer” rally at the Civic
Center, Highway 59 South, Marshall TX. Contact Lloyd
Curry (903)938-1408.
AUGUST 11, 2007. BC-D & BC-A’s first annual Ken
Higginbottom Memorial Ride, Surrey, BC. Contact Con
Williams or Pat Aldred (604) 951-9441. Website:
www.gwrra-bcd.org.
SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2007. BC-D’s annual “Gold Run
Rally,” Merritt, BC. Contact Con Williams or Pat Aldred
(604) 951-9441. Website: www.gwrra-bcd.org.
*SEPTEMBER 16, 2007 MA-W ‘s 17th annual
“Chicken BBQ & Poker Run” in Oxford, MA. Contact
George & Gale Mayo (508) 987-0252 or email
gmayo19@verizon.net.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2007. IA-I’s “25 th Anniversary
Celebration,” Hudson Community Center, 525 Jefferson,
Hudson, IA. Contact Jim & Kathy Clemen, (319) 283-
4881
SEPTEMBER 22, 2007. IN-O2’s sixteenth annual
Ronald McDonald charity ride from Mishawaka to
Indianapolis, IN. All bikes welcome. Contact Denny
Heckaman (574) 875-0982 or Jim McPhail (574) 276-
6340.
OCTOBER 13, 2007. CA1-Z’s 11th annual “8Ball Poker
Event,” in Temecula, CA. Includes a poker walk in Old
Town Temecula and a short ride in wine country. Call Bob
Sutherland (951) 506-4666 or email chichiron@
adelphia.net.
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OPEN ENDING DATE. ME-F's “RIDE IN PINS.” Contact
Mile Sereyko, (207) 732-4537 or Roger Stinson, (207)
794-2064.
OPEN ENDING DATE. BIG SKY REGION I Celebration
of Lewis & Clark's 200th Anniversary of the "Corps of
Discovery." Take five photos of your bike in front of a "Lewis
& Clark Trail" road sign or Lewis & Clark Trial interpretative
sign anywhere along the route. For more information, send
a SASE to Don Beyeler, 2162 River Road, American Falls,
ID 83211. (208) 226-2063. E-mail: donbeyeler@
cableone.net. Web site: www.bigskyregioni.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. LOUISIANA’S “USA GRAND
TOUR.” Any five consecutive states’ welcome sign. Contact
Jere Pyburn, 2905 River Oaks Dr., Monroe, LA 71201.
(318) 387-1741. E-mail: goldwing98@jam.rr.com. Web site:
www.ladist.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. LOUISIANA’S “WORLD’S
LONGEST BRIDGE” Tour. Toll receipt from the bridge master
at Pontchartrain Bridge. Contact Jere Pyburn, 2905
River Oaks Dr., Monroe, LA 71201. (318) 387-1741. E-
mail: goldwing98@jam.rr.com. Web site: www.ladist.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-E's “KALEIDOSCOPE TOUR”
Five photos of towns that have a color in the name. Contact
Gayle Jisa, 900 Woodgrove, Ortonville MI 48462-8806.
(248) 627-6320.
OPEN ENDING DATE. IL-G'S “SAUK VALLEY WINGERS
TOUR.” The first letter of towns that spell out “Wingers.”
Contact Niel Shoffner. (815) 626-7206. E-mail: nwsmas
98@cin.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G's “WORLD TOUR.” Five
photos of city signs named after a foreign country or city.
Contact John E. Smith, 2851 Hidden View Dr., SE,
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Caledonia, MI 49316. (616) 55-6738. E-mail:
zephyr70@comcast.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-O’s “FIVE CORNER RUN.”
Photos of five corners of the state. Contact John Scrivner,
2642 NE Old Belfair Highway, Belfair, WA 98528. (360)
275-8606.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-P’s “REST AREA” TOUR. Five
photos of rest areas, one picture of outhouse counts as two
photographs. Contact Perry & Rose Ann Lock, 23070
Republic, Oak Park, MI 48237. (248) 398-2657.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WA-O's “FIND A FORT” TOUR.
Forts or city/towns with the word “fort” in them. Contact
Twyla Miller, 5312 East Collins Road, Port Orchard, WA
98366-8329. (360) 871-7025. Email: fort@gwrrawao.org.
Web site: http://www.gwrra-wao.org.
OPEN ENDING DATE. UT-H's “GOLDEN SPIKE EMPIRE”
TOUR. Six restaurants whose first letters spell out Empire.
Contact Ralph & Dorene Valentine at 828 South 1425
West, Clearfield, UT 84015. (801) 773-6828.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MO-X’s “XCEPTIONAL” TOUR.
Signs with an “X”. Contact Gary & Ginny Gillming, 11046
West State Highway 90, Noel, MO 64854. (417) 475-
3598. E-mail: ginnyg@netins.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. ME-F’s “FOUR CORNERS”
TOUR. Points N, S, E, W. T. Contact Jeff Gifford, RR #3,
Box 494, Lincoln, ME 00457.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MD-D’s “MARYLAND IS FOR
CRABS” HISTORIC” TOUR. In-state historical locations. For
information, send SASE to: Allan Phillips, 11621 Zennia
Ave., Cumberland, MD 21502.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-I’s “CREEK CLASSIC” TOUR.
Signs naming the creek. Contact Harold Stafford II at
15603 Mercury Drive, Climax, MI 49034.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MO-T’s “GET YOUR KICKS ON
ROUTE 66” Tour. Three Route 66 signs. Contact H.F. Evans,
2540 Markwardt Street, Joplin, MO 64801. (417) 781-
7163.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2’s “POTATO” TOUR.
Towns, villages, etc., beginning with each letter. For an
information pack, send SASE to Jim Ludwick, 475 S.
Isabella Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI. 48858 or ludwi1bj@
localnet.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. OR-G’s “ANIMAL LOVERS”
PHOTO TOUR. Town signs bearing the names of animals.
Contact Gloria Norby, 1145 Jays Dr., Salem, OR 97303.
(503) 393-5755.
OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-B's “WINGS BY THE SEA”
PHOTO TOUR. City signs that spell WBTS. Contact Ed
Sigmund, 1432 Culpepper Avenue, Chesapeake, VA
23323. E-mail: Edsig1432@aol.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. WI-J’s “ROAD KILL” TOUR. Photo
of your bike next to road kill. Pin awarded. Contact Keary
Getter, 113 Chestnut Lane, Whitelaw, WI 54247. (920)
732-3982 or getkj@lakefield.net.
OTHERS TOURS
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007. “The World in
Illinois” a Motorist Awareness (MAD) open tour for all in
2007. Illinois has over 300 cities that share their name with
others around the world. Visit these cities and get your
Passport stamped. With your completed Passport and $5
you will receive “The World in Illinois” lapel pin. Rules,
Passports and list of cities can be found at www.gwrraildistrict.org
or contact Toney Buzick at tcbuzick68@
gallatinriver.net or (309) 382-2588.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-U’s “LAKE CITY” TOUR. Visit
cities with “Lake” as part of their name. Contact Dick & Pat
Thelan. (989) 593-2151.
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-H's “COAL MINE TOUR.”
Get your patch then visit four places related to coal or just
four coal items. Contact Saundra Yoder, 1030 Hetlerville
Road, Nescopeck, PA 18635 or http://mysite.verizon.net/
vze/vze76tsr
OPEN ENDING DATE. PA-X's “FOUR CORNER” TOUR.
Contact Rick Rodgers. (570) 587-2531. Email: card@
epix.net.
OPEN ENDING DATE. CA-2S’s “CPR-SAVE A LIFE”
TOUR. Copy of your CPR certificate. Contact Ed Sollars.
(650) 325-8169. E-mail: caladded@aol.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. IL-E’s “CAST IRON FANNY”
RUN. Ride 1,000 miles in 24 hours. Contact Terry or
Nancy Kalaher, 612 Calcari, Gillespie, IL 62033.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2’s “FRENCH FRY TOUR.”
Cities, towns or villages to spell “French Fry.” For forms and
information, send SASE to: Jim Ludwick at 475 S. Isabella
Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or ludwi1bj@localnet.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. MI-G2's BAKE-EM TOUR. Towns,
villages, etc. to spell “bake-em.” ContactJim Ludwick, 475
South Isabella Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or ludwi1bj@
localnet.com.
OPEN ENDING DATE. VA-A's “CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD
QUIZ” TOUR. Return completed questionnaire. Contact Ric
Cross, 1438 Kingstream Dr. Herndon, VA 20170. (703)
471-0208. ●
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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
DAVID CHAMPION ..............CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L) ..............159 PEACHYTOWN RD .......................CONCEPTION BAY S.............NF ..................AIX7C9..........................709-727-2238
DISTRICT DIRECTORS, CHAPTER DIRECTORS & CHAPTER LOCATIONS
ALABAMA
D/D LEXINGTON GULLEY, W 256-229-8833
AL-A MOBILE TANNER, M 251-973-1978
AL-B HUNTSVILLE JANES, M 256-721-0598
AL-C HUEYTOWN BROWN, L 205-936-8728
AL-D ANNISTON GLENN, G* 256-820-2060
AL-E ANDERSON PHILLIPS, R 256-247-5879
AL-F MONTGOMERY MECHLER, T 334-272-5761
AL-G SAMSON COLVIN, D 334-222-1294
AL-H ATHENS NEELY, P 256-216-1026
AL-I DECATUR TALMADGE, R 256-773-7038
AL-J TUSCALOOSA KOONTZ, J 205-339-5781
AL-K FLORENCE WILEY, J 256-766-1863
AL-L THOMASVILLE CLARK, T 251-743-3147
AL-M OPELIKA HARRISON, C⋆ 334-291-3234
AL-N SOUTHSIDE ENTREKIN, D 256-547-1922
AL-O FAIRHOPE SUTTON, D 251-987-1718
AL-Q DEATSVILLE SMITH, C 256-896-4192
AL-R SYLACAUGA BURNEY, H 256-362-4377
AL-S RUSSELLVILLE SWINDLE, M 256-331-2735
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AL-T MCCALLA LEE, W 205-553-6255
AL-U DOTHAN LETT, R 334-774-2749
AL-X ALABASTER SMITH, W 205-620-4052
AL-Y BIRMINGHAM MOSLEY, D 205-681-8289
AL-Z PRATTVILLE SHUMWAY, J 334-358-0472
ALASKA
D/D EAGLE RIVER NORWOOD, S 907-696-3551
AK-A ANCHORAGE LEWIS, W 907-244-8754
AK-B FAIRBANKS DE HAVEN, P 907-488-8777
AK-M WASILLA GARTRELL, B 907-746-3420
AK-P SOLDOTNA WILLIAMS, P 907-283-0595
ARIZONA
D/D TUCSON LUMPKIN, D 520-885-5709
AZ-A TUCSON ALONZO, P 520-990-5549
AZ-B PHOENIX SHAW, D 623-977-3398
AZ-C LAKE HAVASU CTY SCHULZ, D 972-955-7010
AZ-D MESA BRINTON, D 480-786-0365
AZ-E SIERRA VISTA GOETHE, G 520-452-1893
AZ-F CHANDLER PATTON, R 480-883-9913
AZ-J FLAGSTAFF GALES, T 928-774-7361
AZ-K TUCSON JORDAN, M 520-299-4440
AZ-R PHOENIX TRASK, W 623-776-1762
AZ-S SCOTTSDALE JOHNSON, G 480-488-5870
AZ-W SNOWFLAKE BERMELE, C 928-532-2908
AZ-Y PRESCOTT BALZER, W 928-632-5247
ARKANSAS
D/D DARDANELLE FRIEDEN, D 479-229-3370
AR-A NORTH LITTLE ROCK SUMMERVILLE, B 501-455-5231
AR-B FAYETTEVILLE ERSKIN, M 479-799-9562
AR-C CABOT DEPRIEST, C 501-882-5437
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 LIKERT, F 501-268-8367
AR-P MOUNTAIN HOME BEHRENS, R 870-492-5885
AR-R VAN BUREN THOMPSON, L 479-471-0697
AR-T TEXARKANA MOUNT, J 902-223-7004
AR-W BLYTHEVILLE BERNIER, J 870-763-1552
AR-X CLARKSVILLE HUMPHREY, R 479-754-4326
CALIFORNIA
D/D LA MESA ALKIRE, A 619-741-8893
CA-1A LANCASTER HUTTON, R 661-822-4456
CA-1D PARAMOUNT MCSHANE, T 562-920-6564
CA-1F SAN DIEGO CALLAWAY, R 858-581-3317
CA-1I COVINA CHADWICK, J 909-877-3016
CA-1K BURBANK FREELAND, K 818-764-2296
CA-1L ATASCADERO SHIRLEY, K 805-462-2317
CA-1M HIGHLAND BRITTON, D⋆ 909-485-1866
CA-1N OCEANSIDE ANDREWS, G 760-741-8230
CA-1Q BUENA PARK MONTEZ, R 714-750-6067
CA-1R IRVINE MARTIN, R 714-971-7443
CA-1S VENTURA SHIPP, T 805-680-5071
CA-1V VICTORVILLE CHAVARRIA, K 760-244-4919
CA-1Y LOMPOC WILKINS, T 805-733-0910
CA-1Z TEMECULA SUTHERLAND, R 951-506-4666
CA-2A TULARE AKKERMAN, J 559-594-5046
CA-2G MARYSVILLE CANNON, B⋆ 916-768-1976
CA-2J PITTSBURG BULLOCK, B 925-777-1804
CA-2K FAIRFIELD CLOUSE, R 707-678-2379
CA-2N ANGELS CAMP RIOLO, N 209-462-6122
CA-2Q DUBLIN CROY, D 925-828-7126
CA-2R SALINAS FINCH, P 408-243-0661
CA-2S SAN JOSE CARR, W 408-923-0740
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 BETANCOURT, J 303-794-6490
CO-B GRAND JUNCTION BAKER, B 970-242-6634
CO-C CANON CITY MCCOY, T 719-275-4642
CO-E ARVADA DUNN, L 303-287-9537
CO-G FORT COLLINS MEIN, J 970-686-0687
CO-I COLORADO SPGS CURRY, R 719-488-9865
CO-J AURORA HOWLAND, G 303-337-2740
CO-L LAKEWOOD PLUMHOFF, A 303-670-0318
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 FAIRFIELD MACCALLUM, C 203-259-8816
CT-B BRISTOL SOBERA, J 860-530-1391
CT-E FAIRFIELD GOLDSTEIN, B 203-226-6673
CT-Q PUTNAM OLSON, M 860-923-9966
DELAWARE
D/D WILMINGTON GILLARD, B 302-995-6544
DE-A NEW CASTLE DEGEISO, M 302-479-7525
DE-B SEAFORD INGRAM, K 410-208-4803
FLORIDA
D/D SAN ANTONIO SHRADER, R⋆ 352-668-3164
FL-1A TAMPA DAILEY, S 813-833-5680
FL-1A2 TALLAHASSEE STEPHENS, C 850-539-5084
FL-1B BRANDON IVERSON, J 813-654-6332
FL-1D PENSACOLA WALLACE, K 850-968-4559
FL-1D2 NEW PORT RICHEY AVANCE, E 727-834-8644
FL-1E2 FORT WALTON BCH DONALDSON, D⋆ 850-279-6658
FL-1F TITUSVILLE MILLINGTON, W 321-632-1587
FL-1F2 OCALA DUNCAN, B 352-237-8409
FL-1G DELTONA ABRAMS, J 386-668-9475
FL-1H DAYTONA WELLS, G 386-427-5169
FL-1H2 ORLANDO RAESLY, D 407-568-6664
FL-1J JACKSONVILLE HERRIN, B 904-757-0435
FL-1K PALM COAST GRAY, D 386-246-9335
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 BROWN, F 813-719-9300
FL-1T INVERNESS JEFFERS, G 352-527-6801
FL-1W APOKA RANDOLPH, B 407-880-7287
FL-1V JACKSONVILLE BCH HOWELL, D 904-745-6414
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 KUSNETZKY, D 941-928-5257
FL-2C2 NAPLES FITZGERALD, J 239-775-3018
FL-2D MELBOURNE ANDERSON, H 321-952-1448
FL-2E MIAMI WITT, B 786-293-8326
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 BERRY, W 863-860-4769
FL-2N COCOA ODONELL, J 321-784-3529
FL-2O STUART BAXTER, P 772-546-9334
FL-2P BRADENTON LOUGH, G 941-371-3244
FL-2Q CORAL SPRINGS TBD
FL-2R FORT LAUDERDALE JEFFERSON, H 954-435-2730
FL-2V SEBRING FRANCIS, H 863-243-3300
FL-2W WINTER HAVEN CORGNELL, W 863-581-6116
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 CAMPBELL, R 770-222-6018
GA-C BRUNSWICK POTTER, A 912-267-1536
GA-C2 HINESVILLE URBAN, L 912-876-5632
GA-D GAINESVILLE DAVIS, S 770-887-7938
GA-D2 DALTON CRONAN, F 706-277-1298
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 MURPHY, A 706-569-6820
GA-G2 ROSWELL SEGO, C 770-736-3900
GA-H ALBANY VERNER, J 229-883-5598
GA-H2 STATESBORO GAY, C 912-852-9035
GA-I MADISON PINCUS, D 706-342-4541
GA-I2 CARROLLTON DUMES, M 770-251-9544
GA-J HIAWASSEE WILSON, D 706-896-5125
GA-K KINGSLAND YOTHER, J 912-729-6379
GA-L ROME NEWBY, D 706-295-1714
GA-M MOULTRIE MCCALL, G⋆ 229-985-2412
GA-N THOMSON BURKEY, R 706-595-6838
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, E 770-479-0247
GA-S WINDER THRASHER, K 706-310-1041
GA-T ATHENS SIMPSON, R 706-546-5202
GA-U SNELLVILLE NOY, A⋆ 770-736-5628
GA-V HAWKINSVILLE SIMPSON, A 478-934-0584
GA-W WOODSTOCK FINLEY, T 770-974-7533
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 LAYTON, F 208-357-3982
ID-B LEWISTON STARK, C 208-798-3417
ID-D BOISE MONNIER, J 208-249 4904
ID-E IDAHO FALLS NELSON, L 208-785-6615
ID-H COEUR D’ ALENE BOLSTAD, T 208-683-6059
ILLINOIS
D/D TBD
IL-A CHAMPAIGN VAUGHT, D 217-469-7879
IL-A2 MT PROSPECT MORGAN, R 630-759-0991
IL-B MACOMB PERCY, J⋆ 309-837-4035
IL-B2 CRYSTAL LAKE SMITH, T 815-895-8055
IL-C GILMAN STEMKE, J 815-635-3218
IL-C2 LENA KADERLY, T 815-275-1967
IL-D MATTOON DOWNS, K 217-369-8776
IL-D2 EFFINGHAM MCCOLLUM, S 618-665-3079
IL-DK DEKALB CLANCY, T 815-758-8568
IL-E LITCHFIELD LIEVERS, G 618-585-6688
IL-F MT VERNON PARR, N 618-927-5004
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-J NORMAL ALLSOP, R 309-723-4031
IL-L ROCKFORD WILLIAMS, R 815-399-2113
IL-M TINLEY PARK CRUM, C⋆ 708-889-1346
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 MONTGOMERY LAROCCA, R 630-420-8683
IL-PI PARIS FELL, J 217-948-5674
IL-Q CARBONDALE MALLETT, C⋆ 618-867-2920
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-V2 VIENNA HUDDLESTUN, H 618-275-4472
IL-W KANKAKEE BEWSEY, D⋆ 708-756-3209
IL-Y NEW LENOX DOUGHER, R 708-481-6866
IL-Z PEORIA PEREGOY, J 309-454-6892
IL-Z2 CHICAGO CIESLA, G 773-259-6896
INDIANA
D/D PORTLAND MICHEAU, W 260-726-9534
IN-A HOBART COOK, A 219-924-7897
IN-A2 LEBONON SUTER, S 765-654-7876
IN-B NEW ALBANY CRAFT, G 812-967-4705
IN-B2 MARION JOLLIFF, R 765-662-3375
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 BEARD, R 260-489-5755
IN-E ANDERSON EDWARDS, J⋆ 765-378-7195
IN-E2 MITCHELL BLACKBURN, C 812-275-8423
IN-F WARSAW WAGNER, A⋆ 574-858-2381
IN-F2 INDIANAPOLIS BINGHAM, B 317-490-3329
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-I PRINCETON RAWLINSON, M 812-385-8523
IN-J KOKOMO MACKEY, M 765-963-3480
IN-J2 LOGANSPORT LIPPOLD, G 765-472-7457
IN-K LAFAYETTE CULBERTSON, R 765-474-3783
IN-L LIBERTY NEWMAN, T⋆ 765-966-8722
IN-L2 GREENWOOD CROSS, D 317-535-5773
IN-M WASHINGTON BURCH, J 812-295-2226
IN-M2 COLUMBIA CITY SMITH, D 260-691-2985
IN-N SOUTH BEND WARD, K 574-679-4054
IN-N2 SALEM SPAULDING, D 812-294-1810
IN-O EVANSVILLE STONESTREET, V 812-491-8971
IN-O2 ELKHART HECKAMAN, D 574-875-0982
IN-P NOBLESVILLE MOON, C 317-984-9566
IN-P2 MUNSTER-HIGHLAND HALL, R 219-365-4966
IN-Q2 PORTAGE NEWBOLD, L 219-762-5472
IN-R INDIANAPOLIS GLASS, J 765-246-6580
IN-R2 RENSSELAER DEVITT, P 219-462-3472
IN-S2 SOUTH BEND KANIA, J 260-768-4780
IN-T UNION CITY ROBINETTE, D 260-726-4124
IN-T2 HUNTINGTON NEWMAN, G 765-981-2988
IN-U ANGOLA LIGHT, D 260-665-9082
IN-U2 LAPORTE BARTMESS, R 219-393-3409
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 WILLIAMS, J 812-828-9436
IOWA
D/D LA PORTE CITY RIPPEL, D 319-342-3285
IA-A DES MOINES GEER, J 515-979-1989
IA-C DENISON RANSOM, K 712-263-6829
IA-D MASON CITY EGGERS, W 515-832-6677
IA-E BURLINGTON COLE, K 319-208-7812
IA-F CEDAR RAPIDS STAUFFER, R 319-373-0488
IA-H OTTUMWA CHAPMAN, J 641-932-7612
IA-I WATERLOO CLEMEN, J⋆ 319-283-4881
IA-O DAVENPORT THOMAS, S 563-677-2217
IA-P CLARINDA LEIGAN, C⋆ 712-246-3276
IA-S SHELDON SMITH, K 712-262-0317
KANSAS
D/D WINFIELD CROW, J 620-221-1731
KS-A WICHITA GATTENBY, E 316-648-5172
KS-B GARDNER FINLEY, C 913-856-6814
KS-C TOPEKA GULL, J 785-266-6735
KS-E INDEPENDENCE MUSGROVE, T 620-336-3526
KS-F EL DORADO KISTLER, R 316-541-2207
KS-P WICHITA BAHRE, M 316-744-1658
KS-Q ARKANSAS CITY GARDNER, J 620-221-6246
KS-S EMPORIA KEY, L 620-342-6259
KENTUCKY
D/D WILLIAMSTOWN CONRAD, R 859-824-6985
KY-A LOUISVILLE LEBRE, W 502-491-5984
KY-B PADUCAH JENNINGS, M 618-564-2444
KY-C LEXINGTON MCQUINN, G 859-887-3073
KY-D ASHLAND STEWART, L 606-324-3211
KY-G FLORENCE THOLA, B 859-384-7721
KY-I OWENSBORO BLANDFORD, B 270-229-4451
KY-J PRINCETON KIMBERLIN, M 270-988-2466
KY-N DRY RIDGE CONRAD, W 859-824-7256
KY-P MAYSVILLE GOODING, K 606-849-4215
KY-Q SHEPHERDSVILLE BARKER, T 502-921-4317
KY-S ELIZABETHTOWN PUGH, S 502-833-0097
KY-T PAINTSVILLE CONN, C 606-587-3060
KY-U FRANKLIN HITE, C 270-776-1552
KY-V RICHMOND FOSSON, R 859-224-4505
KY-W WINCHESTER MOURNING, T 859-745-0803
KY-Y MAYFIELD BALDREE, R 270-658-3862
LOUISIANA
D/D MONROE PYBURN, J 318-387-1741
LA-A BATON ROUGE BREWER, W 225-567-2535
LA-B LAFAYETTE MECHE, P 337-988-3934
LA-C SHREVEPORT WEBB, C 318-925-2552
LA-D WEST MONROE FULLER, J 318-728-2273
LA-E ALEXANDRIA HARDING, G 318-466-5926
LA-F SLIDELL PENTNEY, A 504-309-6884
LA-H HOUMA PELLEGRIN, E 985-594-4368
LA-J LAKE CHARLES STANLEY, D 337-478-1670
LA-K METAIRIE VILLERE, M 985-764-6028
LA-M DE RIDDER BRINKLEY, L 337-825-6797
LA-O FRANKLINTON JENKINS, D 985-892-9196
MAINE
D/D SABATTUS CYR, A 207-375-4811
ME-A BERWICK BRIDLE, R 603-944-0211
ME-C LEWISTON KING, R 207-647-2287
ME-D BANGOR AUSTIN, D 207-469-2871
ME-V MADAWASKA CYR, J 207-895-3536
MARYLAND
D/D HAGERSTOWN GALLAGHER, C 301-739-7982
MD-A BALTIMORE BAZEMORE, A 410-356-1084
MD-B OXON HILL HILL, B 301-856-2329
MD-C GLEN BURNIE ANDERSON, L 410-247-9166
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MD-F HAGERSTOWN WALTERS, R 301-293-1910
MD-H BEL AIR KOERMER, P 410-877-9010
MD-I WALDORF BARKER, R 301-848-1526
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
MA-A WAKEFIELD ODIERNO, P 978-667-3776
MA-B HYANNIS DEMELLO, R 508-548-5357
MA-D SPRINGFIELD DEBARGE, M 413-747-0547
MA-F FAIRHAVEN DUBE, E 508-999-7287
MA-K SCITUATE BEVACQUA, P 508-866-4249
MA-M LEOMINSTER MURPHY, P 978-355-2435
MA-W WORCESTER MAYO, G 508-987-0252
MICHIGAN
D/D ROCHESTER HILLS BOBEK, C⋆ 248-852-8537
MI-A STERLING HEIGHTS STRADLEY, J 248-545-4243
MI-A2 ANN ARBOR LILLIE, E 810-523-4652
MI-B DEARBORN KIRK, 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 BREMMER, M 269-624-6320
MI-D2 HOWELL DRESSLER, D 810-227-3271
MI-E CLARKSTON SPARLING, M 248-623-6250
MI-E2 OWOSSO SPENCER, W 517-725-7362
MI-F MARINE CITY CEGLAREK, R 810-984-3520
MI-F2 FLINT SMITH, D 810-265-3605
MI-G ROCKFORD MEREDITH, J 616-696-3482
MI-G2 EDMORE DULYEA, D⋆ 616-893-5402
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 DENNIS, R 810-631-2326
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 ATHERTON, W 906-439-5397
MI-M2 MANISTIQUE LAVIGNE, M 906-341-3116
MI-N MUSKEGON RODGERS, G⋆ 231-893-4108
MI-N2 GAYLORD PULLEN, W 989-786-2817
MI-O HOLLAND PATOW, H 616-886-7174
MI-O2 TRAVERSE CITY BARTLETT, L 231-943-9043
MI-P BERKLEY BENNS, D 248-740-7649
MI-P2 CADILLAC WHITNEY, M 231-250-8875
MI-Q SAULT STE MARIE ROCHELEAU, H 906-495-5731
MI-Q2 CASS CITY GLAZA, D 989-864-3504
MI-R CHARLOTTE SLOCUM, D 517-543-6537
MI-R2 IONIA LITTELL, D 269-367-4966
MI-S BENTON HARBOR OLSON, L 269-756-5721
MI-S2 DETROIT MASON, C⋆ 248-335-5016
MI-T JONESVILLE BRADLEY, L⋆ 517-563-2557
MI-T2 EAST TAWAS MURPHY, K 989-362-8389
MI-U ST. JOHNS THELEN, R 989-640-4488
MI-U2 SHEPHERD ORWIG, R 989-773-1180
MI-V MIDLAND BADOUR, J 989-894-4180
MI-V2 CARO SHORT, R 989-672-4439
MI-W ADRIAN SMITH, C 517-264-1185
MI-X STURGIS PAANANEN, J 269-435-8500
MI-Y HOUGHTON LAKE LAVENDER, C 989-422-4750
MI-Z CHEBOYGAN HILES, C 231-627-9919
MINNESOTA
D/D ANDOVER SQUIRE, M 763-434-0174
MN-B BEMIDJI SMITH, D
MN-C LAKE CRYSTAL JOHNSON, B 507-375-5655
MN-G NORTHEAST TWIN CITIE WILKINSON, R 651-774-1683
MN-I IRON RANGE HAUGEN, L 218-744-5890
MN-L LUVERNE DEN HERDER, B 507-283-2193
MN-N SOUTH TWIN CITIES MATTSON, J 952-930-3970
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 YAZOO CITY BARRINGTON, B 662-746-1290
MS-A COLUMBIA PATTERSON, R 601-736-1589
MS-B GULFPORT BATTAYA, C 228-990-4963
MS-C COLUMBUS HERRICK, W 662-327-6173
MS-D MERIDIAN THOMPSON, B 601-737-2094
MS-E VICKSBURG BISHOP, M 318-574-1243
MS-F JACKSON RIST, M 662-746-3537
MS-G NATCHEZ THOMPSON, H 601-442-7269
MS-H JACKSON LAUGHLIN, J 601-373-5503
MS-I CORINTH REED, J 662-287-0311
MS-J BATESVILLE HILL, B 662-563-3359
MS-K GRENADA KOONCE, R 665-226-0701
MS-L LAUREL SMITH, F 601-428-5070
MS-M MCCOMB HARBISON, P 601-684-3308
MS-N TUPELO GODFREY, M 662-566-7661
MS-O CARRIERE KUCHTA, P 601-749-8893
MS-Q GREENVILLE DAVES, E 662-843-4987
MS-U MORTON ALLEN, B 601-537-3392
MS-V VICKSBURG LEWIS, D 601-629-9862
MS-W WEST POINT MCFADDEN, J 662-494-2603
MS-X GREENWOOD BEAMAN, F 662-455-7481
MS-Y HERNANDO CHRESTMAN, P 662-429-1204
MISSOURI
D/D BOURBON DAWSON, D 573-732-5719
MO-A ST LOUIS HALL, M 636-978-8409
MO-B SPRINGFIELD SHANNON, R 417-751-3002
MO-B2 SEDALIA SILVEY, T 573-378-2740
MO-C PARK HILLS SMITH, P 573-760-1924
MO-D GREENFIELD HILBURN, L 417-637-2716
MO-G BLAND LUECKENOTTE, K 573-659-4641
MO-I JACKSON HAUPT, J 573-275-6580
MO-K KANSAS CITY WILDES, C 816-525-0104
MO-M NEVADA WRIGHT, F 620-223-5914
MO-N SPRINGFIELD SHANNON, R 417-751-3002
MO-O O’FALLON WRIGHT, C 314-578-0262
MO-P SULLIVAN SCOTT, R 573-468-4990
MO-R ELK CREEK KENSLOW, J 417-257-1784
MO-S WAPPAPELLO WELLS, C 573-785-9132
MO-T JOPLIN LITTLE, S 417-624-5925
MO-U ROLLA GUILL, R 573-364-8945
MO-U ROLLA ROBERTSON, D 573-647-1784
MO-W HARRISBURG ANTHONY, L 573-474-4521
MO-W2 ST PETERS GOSSAGE, G 636-947-3028
MO-X NEOSHO GILLMING, G 417-475-3598
MO-XP ST JOSEPH TALBOT, J 816-232-4548
MO-Y BRANSON REDSHAW, D 417-442-7858
MO-Z ST LOUIS RUEGGE, D 636-475-6223
MONTANA
D/D BILLINGS SMITH, M 406-652-3876
MT-A BILLINGS WYATT, J 406-259-7726
MT-B BILLINGS PARPART, R 406-628-8115
MT-C SIDNEY RUMSEY, R 406-787-5301
MT-G GREAT FALLS STARR, B 406-727-8248
MT-H HELENA ANZIK, W 406-227-8904
MT-M MISSOULA HINTZ, T 406-251-5781
NEBRASKA
D/D GRAND ISLAND LYTLE, C 308-379-5329
NE-A GRAND ISLAND SKIDMORE, H 402-854-3369
NE-B OMAHA JAMES, B 402-593-8183
NE-C COLUMBUS HOUDEK, L 402-564-5736
NE-NE PLAINVIEW BROZEK, L 402-582-4726
NE-W SCOTTSBLUFF OLIVER, J 308-436-3616
NEVADA
D/D SPRING CREEK WILSON, F 775-778-6746
NV-A LAS VEGAS BRUGGER, M 702-255-4567
NV-B FALLON SHOUN, D 775-867-5050
NV-E RENO FARRINGTON, M 775-747-7477
NV-F ELKO TBA
NEW HAMPSHIRE
D/D CANAAN FERLAND, W 603-523-9890
NH-A CONCORD TARBELL, A 603-224-4516
NH-E KEENE THIBAUDEAU, P 978-827-6091
NH-F LEBANON BARIL, R 603-575-6110
NH-G LACONIA VENNE, S 603-435-5008
NH-K GORHAM GULA, S 603-482-3252
NEW JERSEY
D/D RIVERSIDE WALTERS, J 609-923-5138
NJ-A MILLVILLE WEBER, R 856-447-0176
NJ-C MT. LAUREL HALL, B 856-829-3803
NJ-D HIGHTSTOWN BASSEL, T 732-261-0610
NJ-E EGG HARBOR TWP MAYMON, M 609-653-1944
NJ-F FREEHOLD MANDELL, M 732-656-1284
NJ-G ROCKAWAY LAMPE, R 973-584-0949
NJ-H WATCHUNG MARION, W 908-233-9025
NJ-I TOMS RIVER RODEN, R 732-928-7099
NJ-J TOTOWA MCCABE, J 973-751-5134
NEW MEXICO
D/D LAS CRUCES ROBINSON, G 505-524-0183
NM-C CLOVIS PETTIGREW, D 505-763-1636
NM-D FARMINGTON DAVIS, R 505-632-1331
NM-F ALBUQUERQUE BATES, T 505-889-3100
NM-T LAS CRUCES LAWRENCE, B
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-A PALTZ CURTIS, J 845-657-8737
NY-C OSWEGO BEACH, R 315-594-6036
NY-D CENTRAL SQUARE O’BRIEN, B 315-622-3209
NY-F BURDETT BROWN, R⋆ 607-546-4111
NY-G WYNANTSKILL DEAN, W 518-235-0692
NY-H YOUNGSTOWN KELLEY, R 716-772-7807
NY-K HAUPAUGH SHOWMAN, L 631-273-7769
NY-L EARLTON COLE, R 518-731-1041
NY-N SARATOGA SPRINGS STAHL, A 518-587-2420
NY-O UTICA TERRY, J 315-824-3144
NY-Q WHITE PLAINS COLLINS, D 914-328-2070
NY-R BRONX HERNANDEZ, M⋆ 718-931-3243
NY-T TABERG SHAPLEY, L 315-245-2095
NY-U JAMESTOWN SCHAAL, C 716-484-9018
NY-W ROCHESTER BACON, R 585-738-3522
NY-Y BINGHAMTON SEELEY, J 607-656-9414
NORTH CAROLINA
D/D LUMBERTON HUNT, W 910-739-7369
NC-A GREENSBORO MYERS, F 336-854-0559
NC-A2 LEXINGTON DEANE, S 336-998-0863
NC-B GOLDSBORO PATTERSON, S 252-569-0173
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 KOWAL, S 252-672-1767
NC-E CARY BERNER, R 919-387-7628
NC-E2 ELIZABETH CITY BOYCE, P 252-264-2407
NC-F JACKSONVILLE PHILLIPS, T 910-346-4907
NC-F2 GARNER BOWEN, D 919-847-4151
NC-G HIGH POINT BUTCHER, A 336-861-7140
NC-G2 WAYNESVILLE WHEELER, C 828-926-7896
NC-H2 DURHAM STALEY, C 919-732-7732
NC-I ASHEVILLE WISOR, C 828-925-6646
NC-J BOONE STOUT, P 423-727-5488
NC-J2 WASHINGTON WILMORE, G 252-217-4022
NC-K2 FAYETTEVILLE PARHAM, D 910-868-4946
NC-L GASTONIA HASKIN, J 704-922-8600
NC-L2 LINCOLNTON PENNONI, T 704-660-5887
NC-M SALISBURY CORRIHER, B 704-232-0631
NC-M2 HENDERSONVILLE MOORE, L 828-649-1333
NC-N BURLINGTON WALLS, W 336-222-8575
NC-O2 HICKORY WHITE, T 828-464-9796
NC-P ASHEBORO POORE, R 336-292-5439
NC-P2 FOREST CITY CHAMPION, R 828-245-5002
NC-Q WILMINGTON LANNING, C 910-259-1862
NC-Q2 DUNN/BENSON PIERCE, K 910-822-1168
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 WILLOUGHBY, D 910-738-5712
NC-U2 LAURINBURG BAKER, V 910-281-4921
NC-V STATESVILLE LITTLE, R 704-873-1472
NC-V2 TAYLORSVILLE SETTLE, R 704-876-2557
NC-W EDEN HOPPER, D 336-349-6801
NC-W2 WEST JEFFERSON DANCY, J 336-982-4688
NC-X2 MOUNT AIRY PHILLIPS, T 336-325-9939
NC-Y MORGANTON MAIN, A 828-874-1258
NC-Y2 MONROE ORR, D 704-560-5446
NC-Z ROCKY MOUNT BRYANT, R 252-442-2309
NORTH DAKOTA
D/D FARGO SCHEURING, B 701-232-6217
ND-A MILNOR KETTERLING, L 701-683-4806
ND-B BEULAH KALDOR, A 701-873-5390
ND-C BISMARCK HORNER, C 701-258-0870
ND-D FARGO JOSE, R 701-293-0293
ND-M MINOT ALG, C 701-852-5649
OHIO
D/D WEST MILTON HURLEY, R 937-698-4443
OH-A FINDLAY NOURSE, B 419-353-2522
OH-A2 HAMILTON HALM, W 812-926-2741
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 DURBIN, H 614-866-6885
OH-C MAUMEE FRIESS, M 734-847-1294
OH-C2 GALLIPOLIS KNOTTS, D 740-446-7289
OH-C3 STRONGSVILLE GAJEWSKY, T 330-225-0070
OH-D CHARDON KINGSMILL, R 440-392-9601
OH-D3 MARYSVILLE DENMAN, K 937-246-3221
OH-E CLEVELAND SMITH, D 440-353-9193
OH-E2 CINCINNATI SALAMON, T 513-871-9072
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-G COSHOCTON WILLEY, G 740-824-4717
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 HENDERSON, V⋆ 216-581-3723
OH-H3 PROCTORVILLE TUCKER, T 606-932-4928
OH-I ORRVILLE BENJAMIN, R 330-276-5900
OH-I2 WARREN LAWRENCE, D 330-325-1031
OH-J DAYTON PESTER, R 937-434-3035
OH-J2 COOLVILLE FRYE, G 740-373-8853
OH-K TROY ROBERTS, G 937-236-5753
OH-K2 BELLEVUE LANDON, G 419-465-4172
OH-L CINCINNATI RICHARD, R 513-741-3548
OH-L2 NEW PHILADELPHIA LEDSOME, C 330-343-2966
OH-M AUSTINTOWN WILSON, W 330-549-3859
OH-M2 DEFIANCE PETERSON, P 419-636-4958
OH-N LIMA OTTO, C 419-646-3481
OH-N2 SABINA LANGAN, J 937-376-2289
OH-O NEWARK DAY, R 740-787-1557
OH-O2 SIDNEY CRAGER, K⋆ 937-492-0491
OH-P MEDINA VUNDERINK, T 330-725-2044
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 EBY, D 937-548-4305
OH-S TIFFIN WHITMER, W 419-618-5010
OH-S2 SPRINGFIELD BEVENS, J 740-852-1923
OH-T KENT MCWILLIAMS, P 330-630-0798
OH-T2 TROTWOOD FLEMING, T 937-454-0206
OH-U CELINA KOHLER, V 419-738-6635
OH-U2 HILLIARD HOLMES, C 614-760-9999
OH-V ASHLAND LAKE, C 419-289-3070
OH-V2 WINTERSVILLE STRAKA, T⋆ 740-266-6321
OH-W MARION RASEY, K 740-387-7859
OH-W2 BOWLING GREEN STADER, J 419-472-0633
OH-X ATHENS ELDER, R 740-654-8502
OH-X2 MONROE RAHE, C 937-361-9599
OH-Y FREDERICKTOWN HAWKINS, J 740-397-1743
OH-Y2 ZANESVILLE WOOD, T 740-891-2091
OH-Z PAINESVILLE LITTERST, D 440-358-9697
OH-Z2 DELAWARE RICHARDS, B 740-397-0312
OKLAHOMA
D/D OWASSO GRENINGER, R 918-272-9055
OK-E TULSA STOW, J 918-744-5883
OK-G BARTLESVILLE WELDON, D 918-333-3287
OK-J GUTHRIE MILLS, W 405-359-1994
OK-K PONCA CITY DUNHAM, D 580-762-6950
OK-L LAWTON UPTERGROVE, B 580-535-4402
OK-N NORMAN KEPLER, J 405-794-4399
OK-P CLAREMORE NELSON, L 918-789-3328
OK-R ARDMORE ANTHONY, T 580-223-9752
OK-S MIDWEST CITY THORNE, B 405-672-0663
OK-W MUSTANG SHACKELFORD, J 405-392-3227
OK-X STILLWATER COPELAND, A 580-822-3538
OREGON
D/D LEBANON MCFARLAND, W 541-259-4429
OR-C MEDFORD RITTER, D 541-245-9553
OR-E EUGENE HUNTER, M 541-912-3640
OR-G SALEM CHOATE, B 503-399-8352
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 BURGESS, R 215-355-1378
PA-B LITITZ MCCLUN, J 717-733-1870
PA-C CHAMBERSBURG DICE, L 717-264-8863
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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 DUBOIS HARTLE, D 814-938-7136
PA-K DILLSBURG BRETZ, D 717-564-3744
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 FULTON, D 724-548-8237
PA-P PITTSBURGH FORBES, M 412-221-0698
PA-Q RUSSELL MCAULAY, J 814-726-2466
PA-R SAYRE MARKLE, A 570-888-6794
PA-S ALTOONA HEFFELFINGER, J 814-943-1392
PA-T SOMERSET LAVELY, P 814-288-2856
PA-U MONROEVILLE CRAIG, B 412-793-7151
PA-V HANOVER MOTTER, D 717-226-3153
PA-W EVERETT STOCKENUS, G 814-623-8007
PA-X TUNKHANNOCK RODGERS, R 570-587-2531
PA-Y QUAKERTOWN ZIMMERMAN, W 215-234-9239
RHODE ISLAND
D/D PAWTUCKET KNIGHT, L 401-723-5959
RI-A MIDDLETOWN FRANCO, J 401-847-4741
RI-B WARWICK GIULIANI, A 401-884-4230
SOUTH CAROLINA
D/D GREER WINDSOR, C 864-968-8833
SC-A ANDERSON WICKISER, G⋆ 864-225-2518
SC-B FLORENCE HUGGINS, B 843-667-6992
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 BLACKSTON, C 864-269-3288
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 SKIPPER, D 843-839-2929
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 BATCHELOR, R 803-345-9781
SC-Q AIKEN CAMPBELL, A 803-649-0456
SC-R ORANGEBURG ARTHUR, P 803-584-2579
SC-S NEWBERRY SUMMER, B⋆ 803-405-9193
SC-T GREER COSSANO, W 864-237-2940
SC-U SENECA FRANKUM, W 864-985-0080
SOUTH DAKOTA
D/D SIOUX FALLS LEHMAN, D 605-331-5651
SD-A SIOUX FALLS FORSHEY, W 605-261-0530
TENNESSEE
D/D CALHOUN LINER, J 423-336-5835
TN-A NASHVILLE HURT, B⋆ 615-453-1508
TN-A2 MARYVILLE HAMILTON, G⋆ 865-982-7905
TN-B KNOXVILLE ROBERTS, D 865-777-5400
TN-C KINGSPORT ADKINS, L⋆ 423-288-6031
TN-C2 CROSSVILLE BISE, S 931-484-4876
TN-D NASHVILLE MCKEE, J 615-832-4972
TN-D2 DYERSBURG MARTIN, J⋆ 731-627-6275
TN-F TALBOTT MIRACLE, W 865-828-8056
TN-G TULLAHOMA COBB, J 931-649-2059
TN-G2 KODAK MCCOY, J 865-933-1818
TN-H FRANKLIN LAMBERT, A 931-388-3249
TN-I BOLIVAR RAY, W 731-658-2974
TN-J2 JOHNSON CITY YOUNG, R 423-743-3824
TN-K DICKSON LAIRD, W 731-584-0889
TN-L LEBANON MAYNOR, M⋆ 615-444-1453
TN-M LENOIR CITY ROTTERS, H 865-376-7349
TN-N JACKSON WEBB, C 731-479-2167
TN-O CLEVELAND MCAMIS, T 423-479-6757
TN-P SPRINGFIELD WARFIELD, G 615-384-1872
TN-Q CLARKSVILLE STREETMAN, P 931-358-9423
TN-R HUNTLAND RODEN, J 256-379-2685
TN-S PORTLAND DORRIS, M 615-325-6002
TN-T KNOXVILLE BROCK, D 865-945-2212
TN-T2 COVINGTON WOODARD, G 731-635-7166
TN-U COOKEVILLE SPAKES, R 931-739-3866
TN-V CHATTANOOGA SMITH, B 423-490-2354
TN-W2 MEMPHIS BREWINGTON, P 662-772-5942
TN-Y MURFREESBORO GALLOWAY, R 615-893-0556
TN-Z COLUMBIA SMITHSON, J 931-359-5549
TEXAS
D/D SAN ANTONIO SIMONICK, J 210-497-0447
TX-A AMARILLO EARLY, W 806-839-6145
TX-A1 EL PASO BAKER, D 915-585-1304
TX-A2 LUBBOCK WHITE, R 806-794-2509
TX-B MESQUITE POLHEMUS, P 469-682-2163
TX-C BAYTOWN CHERRY, R 281-573-2384
TX-D CONROE ARNOLD, P 936-539-5506
TX-E WICHITA FALLS ATKINSON, J 940-569-0919
TX-F MADISONVILLE WOOTEN, C 936-348-6855
TX-F2 FORT WORTH YANDELL, D 817-790-5114
TX-G TOMBALL LEGARD, M 281-550-5338
TX-G2 FARMERSVILLE CHENEY, R 903-356-6450
TX-H SAN ANTONIO MACMASTER, B 210-520-3061
TX-I MARSHALL CURRY, L 903-938-1408
TX-J BEAUMONT PARDEN, D 409-994-3859
TX-K LA GRANGE COOPER, R 979-773-4077
TX-K2 KERRVILLE STAHLNECKER, J 830-864-4137
TX-L ANGLETON MAYO, A 979-849-3147
TX-L2 NACOGDOCHES WATSON, J 936-560-3218
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 512-694-3063
TX-O2 BROWNWOOD SIMMONS, D 325-382-4469
TX-P GRANBURY PIETSCH, J 817-578-2305
TX-R DALLAS/FORTWORTH JONES, J 817-521-3491
TX-S MAGNOLIA SWAIM, E 979-826-9463
TX-S2 LEAGUE CITY KOERBER, J 281-332-8829
TX-T KILLEEN PETERSON, S 254-220-4057
TX-U SPRING BRANCH MILLER, T 830-438-3806
TX-U2 KELLER MARSH, J 214-274-3709
TX-V RIO GRANDE VALLEY YARBOROUGH, G 956-631-4033
TX-V2 VICTORIA MARTINEZ, R 361-573-1376
TX-W HOUSTON SCHMITZ, B 281-859-9229
TX-W2 WAXAHACHIE SIMS, S 972-878-6461
TX-X CORPUS CHRISTI MANSON, B 361-241-5086
TX-X2 HOUSTON RIGELL, J 713-983-0696
TX-Y ODESSA TERRELL, J 915-522-2286
TX-Y2 TYLER WILKS, G 903-569-3520
TX-Z DEER PARK WYSONG, L 281-997-0664
TX-Z2 MCKINNEY MADDOX, O 469-247-1131
UTAH
D/D LOGAN HAUSER, B⋆ 435-752-0551
UT-A ST GEORGE ABBATICCHIO, C 435-559-3056
UT-B PRICE OTT, T 435-613-9790
UT-D OREM BLISS, E 801-766-4774
UT-H LAYTON MCRAE, P 801-731-6165
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
VT-C WILLISTON MEUNIER, G 802-893-6238
VIRGINIA
D/D DALE CITY HASIAK, P 703-590-5712
VA-A SPRINGFIELD TAYLOR, K 703-730-6622
VA-A1 STAFFORD BOBO, M 301-208-1355
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 RIFFEY, D 540-335-5758
VA-H ABINGDON JOHNSON, E 276-628-5535
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 BALSER, B 540-862-7743
VA-R HARRISONBURG WARREN, W 540-377-6282
VA-U HANOVER MILLER, D 804-559-4857
VA-V BEDFORD MILLER, M 540-857-0393
VA-W CHESTER BOWLES, J 804-530-3397
VA-X SALEM MONTGOMERY, F 540-254-2776
VA-Y LEESBURG HEANUE, J 703-777-8422
VA-Z CULPEPER WELCH, T 540-341-8597
WASHINGTON
D/D BREMERTON MINOR, B 360-373-7403
WA-A SEATTLE BOWMAN, T 206-244-2442
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 SPENCER, B 425-489-9786
WA-F TACOMA BAILEY, M 253-848-0947
WA-G GIG HARBOR SCOTT, J 253-857-5970
WA-H BELLINGHAM CALMAN, G 360-631-2052
WA-I OLYMPIA YARNELL, J 360-438-9765
WA-K WHITE SALMON WATKINS, S 541-298-1923
WA-L KENNEWICK MESSINGER, M 509-582-4560
WA-M YAKIMA WALLINGFORD, L 509-865-7026
WA-N SPOKANE MCCOLLIM, T 509-326-5486
WA-O PORT ORCHARD SCRIVNER, J 360-275-8606
WA-P LONGVIEW JOHNSON, S 360-425-7956
WA-Q PUYALLUP HOWE, C 253-445-7909
WA-R WALLA WALLA CORN, J 509-525-1304
WA-S EPHRATA LOPEZ, R 509-765-7073
WA-V AUBURN PARR, V 253-863-8434
WA-W WENATCHEE CHASE, N 509-662-9162
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 BROADWATER, T 304-265-0433
WV-C HUNTINGTON FULLER, D 740-886-6460
WV-E MOUNDSVILLE LAVENSKI, R 304-845-6243
WV-F KEYSER BOYCE, R 304-788-1061
WV-G BECKLEY JENKINS, B 304-732-7397
WV-H CHARLESTON SKIDMORE, J 304-965-6196
WV-I MORGANTOWN POMPILI, J 304-296-8211
WV-J PARKERSBURG LINGER, S 304-485-8888
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 LAUBER, J 920-907-6260
WI-D WI DELLS SCHUELLER, T 608-846-4667
WI-E BEAVER DAM SHARP, G 920-210-9153
WI-F RACINE RUNNING, B 262-639-7265
WI-G MILWAUKEE SCHATTSCHNEIDER, R 414-764-6077
WI-H MADISON HANSON, B 608-244-8958
WI-I SPRING GREEN FRIES, R 608-732-7299
WI-J PLYMOUTH TAYLOR, T 920-458-2327
WI-K WI RAPIDS GREENING, J 715-325-3777
WI-M GREEN BAY HALLETT, I 920-432-6627
WI-N WAUKESHA FLATOW, J 262-629-9421
WI-O WEST SALEM HARE, R 608-783-1476
WI-P RHINELANDER FLECHNER, M 715-453-8718
WI-Q WAUSAU RESCH, D 715-627-0848
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 ZEIDLER, D 715-659-2353
WYOMING
D/D MILLS VALASEK, G 307-266-4136
WY-A GILLETTE BOCK, G 307-680-6780
WY-B CHEYENNE HARVEY, K 307-634-8417
WY-C ROCK SPRINGS VANDERSLOOT, R 307-362-9206
WY-D CASPER KENT, B 307-472-1734
WY-E SHERIDAN FREY, G 307-674-7122
WY-F CODY FLEMING, J 307-587-9705
CANADA
ALBERTA
D/D ARDROSSAN WOOLSEY, R 780-922-2670
AB-A CALGARY QUINLAN, B 403-271-5239
AB-B EDMONTON FOWELL, L 780-466-0097
AB-C INNISFAIL CHRISTENSEN, R 403-340-3457
AB-D BROOKS MEDICINE HAT TAYLOR, J 403-362-2598
AB-G BARRHEAD VANDERBURG, K 780-674-5217
AB-L LETHBRIDGE BERES, R 403-758-6427
BRITISH COLUMBIA
D/D MAPLE RIDGE TUCKER, A 604-462-0822
BC-A VANCOUVER FORTIN, D 604-329-4598
BC-C CHILLIWACK DUNMALL, B⋆ 604-703-0498
BC-D SURREY WILLIAMS, C 604-434-6571
BC-G KAMLOOPS ELLIOTT, K 250-374-2583
BC-K KELOWNA PARROTT, G 250-860-0635
BC-P PRINCE GEORGE SMITH, F 250-964-4833
BC-V VICTORIA WILLIAMS, W 250-386-7306
MANITOBA
MB-A WINNIPEG ZILKOWSKY, B 204-895-1512
NEW BRUNSWICK
D/D SAINT ANDREWS MITCHELL, E⋆ 506-529-3316
NB-A MONCTON JENNINGS, D 506-532-1167
NB-M MIRAMICHI HOEKMAN, J⋆ 506-622-3373
NB-S PENNFIELD STEWART, T 506-755-6606
NEWFOUNDLAND
D/D SAINT JOHNS THORNE, R 709-753-4166
NL-A SAINT JOHN’S OLFORD, C 709-364-7019
NL-B CARBONEAR GILL, D 709-596-7828
NL-T CLARENVILLE PORTER, L 709-466-4388
NOVA SCOTIA
D/D DEBERT DEVINE, M 902-662-4082
NS-A HALIFAX MARTIN, R 902-678-1298
NS-C SW NOVA WHEELANS, K 902-749-0905
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 WARNER, R 613-284-1643
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 ECKERT, M 519-462-2882
ON-F ORLEANS LEGER, C 613-837-4864
ON-G NIAGARA REGION BEAUDRY, J 905-892-7872
ON-H SAULT STE MARIE SHAULE, L 705-942-2436
ON-J ELLIOT LAKE BERNARD, J 705-848-5170
ON-K KINGSTON ALDERSON, C 613-379-9916
ON-M HAMILTON/HALTON PERKIN, R 905-823-8286
ON-N NORTH BAY SANDULA, M⋆ 705-663-2696
ON-O OWEN SOUND BARFOOT, B 519-371-5990
ON-Q QUINTE HALLER, P 613-966-1805
ON-S LONDON SAUNDERS, B 519-666-3376
ON-T TIMMINS BELANGER, R 705-360-1626
ON-W WINDSOR CHILCOTT, N 519-979-7283
ON-X MUSKOKA HAUCK, A 705-646-1145
ON-Y MISSISSAUGA DE BRUIN, A 905-794-3210
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
D/D MONTAGUE KEARNEY, W⋆ 902-838-4718
PE-A MONTAGUE GILLIS, L 902-888-2111
QUEBEC
QC-A VILLE DE QUEBEC BROUSSEAU, M 418-849-7599
QC-D ST HUBERT AUBE, R 450-349-6234
QC-G DRUMMONDVILLE DIONNE, R 819-394-3330
QC-Q VAUDREUIL/DORION HUNTER, P 450-455-3805
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
D/D NAESTVED HANSEN, K 00-45-55774676
DK-A ATTERUP ANDERSEN, L 00-45-56714070
DK-B JYLLAND WINTHER, P 00-45-40571050
ENGLAND
D/D NORTHFLEET DONOGHUE, P 01474 361 748
EN-A PETERBOROUGH BRIGHT, M 011-44-1733-750161
EN-B DERBYSHIRE WILKES, B 011-44-1889-575044
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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
NEW ZEALAND
NZ-A CHRISTCHURCH SCOTT, B 00-64-3-3833589
NORWAY
D/D NORDRE FROGN RISMYHR, T 00-47-64939271
NO-A HAUGESUND FRIESTAD, T 00-47-52831025
NO-B SOUTH EAST NORWAY KRINGLER, R 00-47-99469199
NO-C TRONDHEIM KROKAN, E 00-47-72425678
H A L L O F F A M E
NO-D TELEMARK KITTILSEN, J 00-47-35957492
PANAMA
D/D ANCON PANAMA SANCHEZ, A 0-507-232-6640
SWEDEN
D/D TOCKSFORS HAUGLIE, L +46 706280450
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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
Dodd, Kacey................................................Gadsden, AL
Dodd, Josh ..................................................Gadsden, AL
Fisher, Steven ..........................................Hutchinson, MN
Hewitt, David ...................................................Mesa, AZ
Holton, Dean .............................................Louisburg, NC
Howell, Richard. ...................................Albuquerque, NM
Humphrey, Robert.......................................Clarksville, AR
Hutchens, Jim........................................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
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
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
Townsley, Richard ..........................................Mahomet, IL
Vaillancourt, Michael ......................................Epsom, NH
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
Ed Johnson.........................................................Bristol VA
William Bales................................................Corryton, TN
I N M E M O R I A M
Charles Anderson
GWRRA #170912
Buna, TX
Larry Howard
GWRRA #206179
San Antonio, FL
Jo Justis
GWRRA #80153-01
Mechanicsville, VA
Calvin Schwantz
GWRRA #153632
Montello, WI
Robert Carton
GWRRA #90226
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Geraldine Huffman
GWRRA #145437
Holly, MI
James A. Miller
GWRRA #56554
Waterford, MI
Jerry Slane
GWRRA #212016
West Jefferson, OH
Layton Fish
GWRRA #610566
Muncy, PA
Daniel Gallagher
GWRRA #2421
Plymouth, MA
William Pinnell
GWRRA #262229
Coalinga, CA
Orion Snyder
GWRRA #85206
Harrow, ON
Ann Hanson
GWRRA #119278-01
Crossville, TN
Richard Grass
GWRRA #110334
Hendersonville, TN
Richard D. Powell
GWRRA #127455-01
Marana, AZ
John Zmuda
GWRRA #270677
McHenry, IL
Wally Hill
GWRRA #50913
Sabina, OH
Louise Grimes
GWRRA #60444-02
Blairs, VA
Ross Schultz
GWRRA #119767
Kennewick, WA
June 2007 105

GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS
( 8 0 0 ) 8 4 3 - 9 4 6 0 T O O R D E R
THEY’RE HERE!
“The GWRRA 3-IN-1
Jacket” Returns!
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).
3061021 – Small (Size 38)........$180.00
3061022 – Med (Size 40).........$180.00
3061023 – Lg (Size 42) ............$180.00
3061024 – XL (Size 44) ............$180.00
3061021 – 2XL (Size 46) ..........$190.00
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 ..............................$25.00
3051002 - Lg .................................$25.00
3051003 - XL .................................$25.00
3051004 - 2XL ...............................$25.00
GWRRA
Engraved 8-
Function Knife
Genuine wood handles
laser engraved
with “GWRRA”
scripts and the
GWRRA crest logo.
Pocket knife, saw,
bottle opener, scissors,
corkscrew, phillips screwdriver, file, awl. Handy
lanyard ring. A great gift!
4061001 $10.00
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
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.
Toll free phone orders
1-800-843-9460
In Phoenix 623-581-2500
Shipping Rates
If Subtotal is: Postage is: If Subtotal is: Postage is:
$0 - 9.99 ..............$4.00 $50.00 - 99.99 ...$10.95
$10.00 - 24.99 .....$5.95 $100.00 & Up ....$14.95
$25.00 - 49.99 .....$8.95
Next day, 2nd day and 3rd day air shipping
and out of country shipping costs, please
call 800-843-9460 or 623-581-2500
(Phoenix area) or e-mail Johnc@gwrra.org.
Unconditional Guarantee: Every item we sell
is guaranteed unconditionally for its normal life
under standard use. Should any product fail to
meet your expectations, simply return it. We will
replace it, refund the purchase price or credit
your credit card.
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Wing Ding 29
T-Shirts
Available Early
Show off your Wing Ding 29 event T-shirt by ordering
it now and receive it in four-six weeks. Or, you can preorder
your Wing Ding shirt and pick it up at Wing Ding
29. To order, go to the Wing Ding registration site—
www.wing-ding.org. If you have already registered for
Wing Ding 29, but would still like to order your shirt,
please call customer service at (800) 843-9460 or,
(623) 581-2500 in the Phoenix area. Pre-orders must
be made before May 31, 2007.
Griffin Logo
T-Shirts
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 on-board comressor.
The EZ Air Gauge will work
on the GL1800 tires, but
requires access to a 1988-
2000 GL1500’s
compressor.
Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessory
hose with brass fittings on both ends. Use
with Gold Wing’s on-board compressor.
4011000 $12.95
EZ Air Combo
Buy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!
4011002 $29.95
30th Anniversary
“Puzzle” Pin
This is the most unique set of pins we’ve ever
created! There’s an individual pin for each of
GWRRA’s 30th Anniversary Events, with flags
and location, and they fit together to form the
silhouette of a Gold Wing! Each of the pins will
be available at its respective event. Attend all
the events and collect the whole set! (There are
even alternative pins for the Denmark and
Region K events since they’re held at the same
time!) Because the location of Wing Ding 30 is
still undisclosed, we’ve blanked it out for now—
we’ll reveal it after opening ceremonies at Wing Ding 29 this July!
Price of each individual pin is $2 plus s/h; $10 plus s/h for the set of five with your
choice of the Denmark or Region K pin. If you order the complete set of five prior to July
4, 2007, when we reveal the last pin’s secret, we’ll give you a voucher for the Wing Ding
30 pin redeemable at Wing Ding 29 at the Official Products Booth, at subsequent 30th
Anniversary events, or from the Home Office.
NEW!
1071001 – Puzzle Pin -Utah - $2.00
1071002 – Puzzle Pin - Montana - $2.00
1071003 – Puzzle Pin - Canada- $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
1071004 – Puzzle Pin -Denmark - $2.00
1071005 – Puzzle Pin -Tennessee - $2.00
1071006 – Wing Ding 30-?????? - $2.00
Here are two quick and easy ways to show off
GWRRA’s new Griffin Logo. Choose between the
white T-shirt with the red and blue version or black
with the elegant black and gold logo. Both shirts
are 100% pre-shrunk cotton for excellent comfort
and fit.
White T-Shirt
3041012 - Md ....$15.00
3041013 - Lg......$15.00
3041014 - XL ......$15.00
3041015 - 2XL ....$16.00
GWRRA Flags & Banner
Make a professional impression by enhancing your gathering
site or event with the new GWRRA flag or fringed banner
with griffin logo. The sharp-looking gold and black colors
stand out on the crisp white background. The fabric is
durable 100% nylon with silkscreen printing.
GWRRA Flag 4001003 $45.00
GWRRA Banner 4004002 $55.00
GWRRA Seal Logo Antenna Flag 4041000 $11.00
NEW!
30th
Anniversary
T-Shirts
These 100% cotton T-
shirts are very classy
and affordable too!
They’re all just $8 dollars,
regardless of size!
They feature our blackand-gold
GWRRA 30th
Anniversary logo on the
left front; the back is
without decoration. If
you’re attending any of
our 30th Anniversary
events this year, you’re sure to want one of your own!
3071000 - Sm - $8.00
3071001 - Md - $8.00
3071002 - Lg - $8.00
Black T-Shirt
3041007 - Md......$15.00
3041008 - Lg .......$15.00
3041009- XL ........$15.00
3041010 - 2XL .....$16.00
3041011 - 3XL .....$17.00
3071003 - XL - $8.00
3071004 - 2XL - $8.00
3071005 - 3XL - $8.00
CHECK OUR WEB SITE www.gwrra.org FOR COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!
June 2007 107

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.
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2007 Black Cherry GL1800
“What is special about this bike is
that although I wanted an 1800, I had a
GL1500 SE when I was married,” writes
Joseph Martino, GWRRA #168756, of
Houston,Texas.“When I got a divorce, I
sold my 1500 to get out of debt and I
was able to get my 2007 Black Cherry
GL1800. It is truly a great ride!”
2002 Pearl Yellow GL1800 and
2007 Tailwind Trailer
These Pearl Yellow beauties belong to
Tom & Tammy Shelton, GWRRA #172034,
of Leonardtown, Maryland.The Sheltons
ride with Maryland Chapter MD-I
(Waldorf).Tom had just taken delivery of
the Tailwind and was giving it a test ride
when he took a breather at the mouth of
the Patuxent River. If you look at the horizon,
you can see where the river flows
into the Chesapeake Bay.
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1989 Wineberry GL1500
Manuel L. Nipps, GWRRA #253181, of
Fairfield, California, bought this 1989 Wing
from GWRRA Hall of Fame Member Don
Allen at his shop,The Wing Nut, in Fairfield.
Manny says his wife, "Leese," hates the style
of the GL1800s. Don has a few used Wings
on consignment, along with trikes.
Manny purchased his GL1500 for $7,000
in May of 2006 with 152,000 on it.“A month
later I installed Torq Monster pipes and
Hollywood Long Mufflers with baffles,”
Manny says,“so now it sounds like a Ferrari.
It now has 163,000 miles on it, and it runs
like a bandit.”
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2001 & 1997 Gold Wing Trikes
"This picture was taken April 14 of this year
at Mohawk Ski Area in Cornwall, Connecticut.
The Yellow 2001 trike is owned By Nelson &
Maryann Hilpert, GWRRA #156006, and the
White 1997 one is ours," write John & Harlene
Luciano, GWRRA #138438. "We're all Members
from Torrington, Connecticut."
1994 White GL1500 and 1997
Pearl Green 1500
Andy Sabisch, GWRRA #270166, of
Rock Hill, South Carolina (right), owned a
BMW K1200LTC but had been looking at
Gold Wings for more than 20 years.A
call to Chapter SC-H Assistant Directors
Roger & Maggie Coffey resulted in an
invitation to stop by and talk Wings.
Two hours later and the BMW was
sold and a 1997 Pearl Green 1500 SE
took its place in the Sabisch garage.
Andy says "Roger & Maggie epitomize
the GWRRA organization and the camaraderie
shared by Gold Wing owners.A
few hours with them convinced me that
buying a Gold Wing and joining GWRRA
was the right decision.” Roger is shown
with his white 1994 GL1500 SE.
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1992 Candy Red GL1500
Janet Pomakis, GWRRA #96314,
of Halifax, Nova Scotia, snapped this
photo of her husband, Mike, as he
posed by their Candy Red 1992
Aspencade in the Painted Desert in
Arizona's Petrified Forest National
Park.They were traveling to southern
California. Their trip covered 29
states and two provinces and over
15,355km (9,541 miles) in 49 days.
June 2007 109

F I N I S H I N G
TOUCHES
Next Time You’re Pulled Over
By Sharon Stanley
They walk in the shadows
They stand in the light
Too little thanked
Too often maligned.
“The average age of the officers killed during the past century was 38…”
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
A friend of my father’s
Was shot just for spite
As he handed one out
On a warm summer night.
But duty is duty
And they have theirs, too
There surely are aspects
They don’t like to do.
To, again, see that face
That, right now, is not fun
But who will, when you need them
Nevertheless come.
They make our towns safer
Though we pay little heed
As we rush through our day
On our ol’ trusty “steeds.”
Then get mad if they catch us
Going too fast
Why us? We all wonder
It was just 10 miles past.
And one of our Members
Was killed just last year
During a routine stop
He had no reason to fear.
It’s a price that for us
They are willing to pay
If we don’t stop to remember
It’s easy to say.
Next time you’re pulled over
In tribute to them
Hold your tongue and remember
If ever a burglar breaks in.
Or you’re hit on your Gold Wing
Someone starts a fight
Or your child is drowning
Or you’re lost in the night
And risk their whole world
To protect and to serve
So if you just must say something
Let “Thanks” be the word.
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But do we stop and wonder
As we wait by the road
That who waits for that ticket
They never know.
That they don’t do enough
Or they shouldn’t bother us
And why not fight real crime?
And why all this fuss?
Or someone steals your wallet
A dog goes half mad
Or something far worse
You will never be so glad.
Stanley Webb, GWRRA #165320, and his riding partner Phil Bates, GWRRA #167495 (inset), are Chicago, Illinois, police officers.
Stanley says they plan a distance ride together each year and, last July, ended up at Devils Tower in eastern Wyoming.
“Our next adventure, for 2007,” Stanley writes, “is the Grand Canyon, the Four Corners, and maybe California’s Highway 1.”
And in case no one has said it to you lately: Thanks, guys, for your lives of law enforcement service.
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