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PulseTech’sXtreme ChargeA “Big Dog”Ride toPikes PeakAugust 2008 • Monthly U.S. $3.95 • Canada $4.95www.wingworldmag.comALSO:Our AlaskanAdventure, Part 2Chapter Legacy:IL-C’s 25 Years Together

ABOUT THECOVERMany motorcyclists love to take toHistoric Route 66 each summer.In fact, Rodger Fox and riders inhis Ride for the Relay charity willbe doing just that this September.Check out their story onpage 49 of this issue.Advertisers Listing .............................................73Association Leader Listing ...............................81A Word from Your Executive Director...........6Bragging Rights....................................................15Cartoon................................................................73Classifieds.............................................................77Events....................................................................79CONTENTSDEPARTMENTSFinishing Touches................................................90Golden Dealers ..................................................18GWRRA Official Products...............................86GWRRA/Rescue Application...........................80Hall of Fame ........................................................85In Memoriam.......................................................85In the Zone............................................................5NEW SHOWS! Seeschedule on page 36.August 2008 • Volume 31 Issue 8Page 52 Page 58 Page 69FeaturesChapter Legacy: IL-C’s 25 Years Together .........................................................................22PulseTech’s Xtreme Charge...................................................................................................42Headlight On!: Rt. 66 and Home of the Brave ..................................................................49Out of the Cage—and Into the Salton Sea! ......................................................................52A “Big Dog” Ride to Pikes Peak............................................................................................58Our Alaskan Adventure, Part 2 .............................................................................................69Info BytesGet Safe!: Highway Hieroglyphics.........................................................................................28My Ugly Garage........................................................................................................................65Motorcycle Goodies..........................................74News Briefs .........................................................20Northern Reflections ..........................................8Product Previews ...............................................26Readers’ Responses...........................................10Readers’ Rides ....................................................88Workbench..........................................................30ON-LINE • WING WORLD • JULY & AUGUSTuser name: wing • password: dingF R I E N D S F O R F U N , S A F E T Y A N D K N O W L E D G EAugust 2008 3

Publication No.: USPS No. 462-550Publication No.: CPC No. 40032110PUBLISHERINB PUBLICATIONSPublishers for GWRRAEDITORSharon Stanleyeditor@gwrra.org(623) 581-2500, extension 253SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITORStu OltmanTECHNICAL CONTRIBUTORHoward HalaszCONTRIBUTING WRITERRandy PowellCONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSJerry & Leisa ChildersEDITORIAL ASSISTANTTina VasquezADVERTISING SALESsales@inb.net(623) 581-5900 • Fax: (623) 516-7832Jodi Lipson—ext. 244ART DIRECTORKeith Smithksmith@inb.netINB • (623) 581-5900Home Office Hours (MST)Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Wing World ISSN #0745-273X is published monthly byINB Publications at One Deer Valley Road, Suite #300,Phoenix, AZ 85027. Phone (623) 581-5900. ALL RIGHTSRESERVED. All letters, articles, art and photographs submittedbecome the property of GWRRA and are subject to editingand alteration. Reprint of articles or quote excerpts isgranted when full credit is given to source. Send all addresschanges, notices, undeliverable copies, subscriptions, letters,contributions, editorials and requests to:GWRRA, INC.Home Office:21423 N. 11th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85027P.O. Box 42450 • Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450(800) 843-9460 • (623) 581-2500FAX (623) 581-3844www.gwrra.orgFor GWRRA Memberships, QuestionsAbout Wing World Contents, Subscriptionsor Member Inquiries, Call(800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500e-mail: customerservice@gwrra.orgPRINTED IN U.S.A. By Publication PrintersPeriodicals postage paid at Phoenix, Arizona &additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:Wing World, P.O. Box 42450Phoenix, AZ 85080-2450.Send Canadian returns to:P.O. Box 240, Station A,Windsor, ON N9A6K7COPYRIGHT© 2008 Gold Wing Road Riders Association,Inc. GWRRA (a nonprofit organization) is a completelyseparate entity from Honda Motor Company, Ltd., and is notaffiliated with any organization. Honda®, Gold Wing®,Aspencade®, Interstate®, Valkyrie® and Hondaline® areHonda trademarks. Gold Wing Road Riders Associationused by permission of and agreement with American HondaMotor Company, Inc.Publication of any article, photograph, illustration oradvertisement should not be construed as an endorsementby GWRRA of specific products, accessories or practices.The opinions expressed in the articles in Wing World arethe opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theviewpoint of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association.4 Wing World

A WORD FROMYOUR EXECUTIVEDIRECTORWith Wing Ding 30 just endingfor us by the time you receivethis issue, it’s time to kick theplanning for Wing Ding 31 into high gear. Iknow many of us start making our plans a yearin advance, and I want to share with you thedetails of Wing Ding 31 so you can be sure tojoin us.I am very excited to tell you we are goingback to Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 2–5, 2009. Wewill be centrally located in the country, and Ihope that will make it easier for many of youto attend. We were there last in 1991 with aRoute 66 theme. This time, we are getting intouch with the Native American Culture of the area with the theme“Cruising to the Pow Wow.” The people we met with were so excitedwe are coming and cannot wait to get the planning started.This is goingto be a fantastic Wing Ding!I was there for a site visit a couple of months back, and the city wasabsolutely beautiful. I enjoyed driving around the city just to see thearchitecture. With the Arkansas River running along the city, Tulsa hasbuilt many parks with playgrounds and picnic areas along the river’sbanks.They also have a 20-mile-long path that many people use for biking,walking, running and even skating—all right along the river. In addition,the city has many local attractions that I know will provide a greattime outside of the Wing Ding activities.And you know we always haveso many things happening during Wing Ding, you may want to evenextend your trip—either prior to or after Wing Ding—to really be ableto enjoy all that Tulsa has to offer.The facility we’ll be at is huge and has more than enough room foreverything we need.We are working on setting things up so everythingwill be all in the same location.Won’t that be nice and so much easierfor everybody? Another really great plus is that they have RV campingspots right on-site for those of you who will be traveling in your RVs.Melissa EasonExecutive Directormnordeoff@gwrra.orgCruisingto thePow WowAnd right next to the facility, Expo Square, is awater park for those of you who would like tobring your kids or grandkids. I know my kidswill love it! And Tulsa not only has a great mixof family activities, but fun activities for adultsas well. For example, it has the Aquarium andzoos, but it also has casinos.Plus,Tulsa has a fantastic Fourth of July partyand fireworks display that they have invited usto attend. And they are going to be giving usspecial parking so our bikes will be wellprotected.Tulsa has just recently renovated ExpoSquare, and they have made it bigger and betterthan ever before. Since the facility is now so big, we are working onnew ideas and activities for Wing Ding, and I would like your helpcoming up with new things you would like to do.Please email or send me a letter with your ideas and with things youwould like to see and do at Wing Ding.This is your party, and I can’t planthings you would like unless I know what those things are.And if you have a computer, or somebody who can help you, take afew moments to visit the website for Tulsa and see how much it has tooffer. Visit www.cityoftulsa.org/VisitTulsa.asp to see more aboutthe city.With many of the specific details of Wing Ding yet to come, keep aneye out here in Wing World for all the new and updated informationabout Wing Ding in Tulsa.We will also have the Wing Ding 31 websiteup soon.I hope you will join me at Wing Ding next year in Tulsa for “Cruisingto the Pow Wow.”Enjoy the Ride,Melissa Eason●6 Wing World

Northern SoapboxBy Gordon Murphy• gmwing@nf.sympatico.caThe “In the Zone” article by Wing WorldEditor Sharon Stanley in the April 2008issue (“Taking a Stand for Motorcyclists’Rights”) set me to thinking (yeah, Iknow that’s a dangerous practice for me!).But seriously, Sharon’s article, coupled withsimilar messages I have been receiving fromother motorcycle advocacy groups, underscoresthe concern you and I, as motorcyclists,should have concerning the misguided andpolitically expedient encroachments on ourfavourite sport.Current developments are only a successionof similar discriminatory actions that havebeen discussed or initiated by Governmentrepresentatives by our neighbours to thesouth.To this point, as far as I am aware (andI’m sure someone will correct me if I’mwrong), Government representatives inCanada have not attempted to adopt similarregressive and intrusive measures in this country—yet.But, how long will it be before somesimilarly misguided politician decides to initiatea “me, too” set of initiatives designed toput unnecessary, unreasonable, and, yes, discriminatory,restrictions on those of us “upnorth” who ride motorcycles?It seems to me that—in this age when theprice of oil is escalating to totally unprecedentedproportions, with virtually no interventionby those same politicians—everyoneshould be embracing the fuel economics ofriding a motorcycle. But, you see, taking up thecause of fighting the oil companies would raisethe spectre of fighting their biggest financialsupporters.In a classic case of bullying, it is much easier—andless dangerous to their politicalcareers, with less risk of alienating their financialbackers—to take up the cause of turningthe screws on a smaller, less powerful grouplike motorcyclists. And, since motorcyclistsgenerally have a less than stellar image, it’s theperfect cause.Now it is easy for us Canadians to be apatheticabout what happens to our southernneighbours because that is their problem,right? Wrong! Our countries are inextricablylinked historically, economically and culturally.So what happens in the United States willinevitably affect us. Therefore, we have to beconcerned—and also be supportive to everyextent possible. As Sharon indicated in herarticle: “It’s your choice. But, it’s also your lifeand your chosen mode of transportation [andenjoyment] on the line.”Wow! When I sat down to write this piece,I didn’t have any intentions of getting on mysoapbox. But this is important and I just wantedto raise again your awareness of potentiallydevious minds out there that have no compunctionagainst denigrating our sport.So any time you have an opportunity toraise your voice or put a pen to paper inprotest, please do so. It will be to your longtermbenefit, for sure.◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆Rider Course Instructor Dave Championand I just returned from a full weekend of presentingGWRRA’s Advanced Rider Course tothe Members of Chapter NL-T in Clarenville,Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.You know, I’m always amazed at theprogress of the participants throughout any ofour courses, and this one was no exception.We had presented the ARC last summer, aswell, to those riders, and their progressthroughout the course was very noticeable.And while they had obviously learned andpracticed the principles we covered in 2007,they improved yet again this year.The Chapter Members indicated—to aperson—that the skills they have obtainedthrough the ARC has definitely made themsafer riders.And, after all, isn’t that what RiderEducation within GWRRA is all about?!Great job, guys and gals. Keep practicingand keep the rubber side down!Bon jour!●8 Wing World

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great one. My wife and I were riding a Wing forseveral years when we found out she waspregnant.A month later, another couple in ourChapter became pregnant. We needed tomake a decision: Do we give up the Wing andmotorcycles or do we keep riding?After careful consideration, both of us couplespurchased a sidecar. Our son, Nate, isnow 10 and has grown up with the GWRRAfamily. And I believe he is a better child for it.He is well known in GWRRA Wisconsin andwas extremely excited last year when he wonthe Funny Mascot at Wing Ding. Nate is one ofa number of kids his age who ride with parentsor grandparents. As a family, we have takennumerous trips through the U.S. on the Wing.We have been to California, Texas, Alabamaand more, all on the Wing.You stated in your letter you feel you andyour wife “would have very little in commonwith other Members”. I would say otherwise.For instance, I can only assume you like yourGold Wing...there’s one thing in common. I canassume you like to ride…there’s two. If youare like us, you like ice cream and eating out…three.And there are a large number of us whosponsor a charity, the Pediatric Brain TumorFoundation (Ride for Kids). Plus, there are somany other things I have in common with othersin our membership that I can’t begin to tellyou all of them.We have great friends that areall ages. In fact, one of our best friends turns70 this year, and other friends are in their 80sand still riding. Still others are our age withkids. Our GWRRA friends (our family) haveshared their lives with us just as our friendsoutside of GWRRA. In our experience, agedoesn’t seem to be an issue.All in all, I can say we have a family builtaround GWRRA and our Wing. This is bothour personal family (spouse and son) as well asour extended GWRRA family. We are currentlythe Chapter Directors of Wisconsin Din Dells. We have been involved in manyaspects of GWRRA, and it has only made usbetter, safer riders.I have included several pictures of ouradventures to let you see that this is truly afamily fun group with events for all ages. (Theone you see here is of Nate with his trophy atWing Ding last year.)My suggestion for you and your wife wouldbe to give it a try.Try some Chapters in yourarea and see what fun events they have goingon. Our family participates with severalChapters.I think GWRRA’s motto of “Friends forFun, Safety and Knowledge” really sums it upbest.Tim, Louise & Nate SchuellerGWRRA #111723Chapter Directors,WI-D(Ed. Note: Thank you to the manyMembers who responded to Mike. Weappreciate your responses, which havebeen forwarded to Mike, but could notpublish all of your letters.)August 2008 13

LARGEST BUSHTEC DEALER IN THE NATION.Largest Volume Honda Dealer in Nebraska.Quantum “GL”Lincoln, NebraskaWhen its time to decide on your next cargotrailer, don’t compromise, expect the best!800-898-9411402.423.8274 fax2008 GOLD WINGS IN STOCKDEALERwww.rodspowersports.comAnswers for Logan JenkinsGood day Logan. The advice from this“old” guy (I’m 67+) is along the lines ofan old coach from years ago when I racedbicycles: “If you have a $10.00 head, wear a$10.00 helmet”. After years of riding, severalstyles of jackets, pants, rain-suits and winterwear, we finally gave up. For folks our age,NOTHING beats our new riding suits. Lastyear we bought two Aerostich “Darian” suits.WOW! Easy in and out, waterproof, cool inthe summer, warm in the winter and HIGHvisibility (if you choose the right colorcombo). Expensive? YES. Worth every dime?YES! They are covered for life for any damageand will likely outlive me.They do it all, and inthe long run, we think they will save us morethan they cost. Check on-line, I have seenthem used for less than $500.00, just not inmy size nor a color I would want.Paul & Barbara IngramGWRRA #291870Ferndale,WashingtonItoo would like to hear the advice givenLogan Jenkins. Some of us retirees out hereare not made of money; and although I thinka lot about safety, the price tags on the gear Ihave looked at scare me away.Thanks.Bob TyrrellGWRRA #292462Alamogordo, New Mexico(Ed. Note: Thank you to theMembers who responded to Logan.Weappreciate your responses, which havebeen forwarded to Logan. But we’d loveto hear from more of you. Pleaserespond with an email or letter with“Advice for Logan Jenkins” in the subjectline or address line (postal mail).Thanks.)Insist on the Best! Proven in Qualityand Comfort.For your Stock Seat, ask for the“Original” Built-In Driver BackrestINSTALLS IN GOLD WINGS (with or withoutheated seats), VALKYRIES and INTERSTATES.Still only $179 + $12 s/h USA.Plus Available for Over 110 Other Cycles.Made to match your cycle’s upholstery. Becomes a part ofyour seat with no exposed bars to rub on your passenger’s legs ordriver’s hips. Adjusts up and down, back and forth. Pad pivots to fit theangle of your back and folds forward for easy access to rear seat.Comes with rain resistant flap over removable pouch with shoulder strap.MY GRANDPASTILL BUILDSTHE BESTCall Toll Free: 1-888-343-3320 12:00PM — 5:00PM E.S.T. MON-FRI,or write us at: Utopia Products, Inc., 3867 W. Market, Akron, OH 44333Web site: www.utpr.com • Email: info@utpr.comMore on Modulating HeadlightsIwas reading recently in the “Readers’Responses” department of the magazineabout the use of headlight modulators. I, too,use a modulator. And I think you are verynoticeable when using one.About the laws regarding them, a paperthat came with the modulator states “legal inall 50 states” and, below that, it reads,“However since the Federal standard specificallyallows a modulation of motorcycle headlamps,a state cannot have a standard prohibitingit. For your information, we are notaware of any state that forbids modulation ofmotorcycle headlamps.”That is a word-for-word quote from theU.S. Department of Transportation, NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration. Hopethis helps with any questions anyone may haveabout them.Jeff ArnoldGWRRA #90117Warren, Pennsylvania●14 Wing World

In this department, we include some of the many photos we receive each month that do not necessarily fall into the other departments we’ve established overthe 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 85080-2450or by email to editor@gwrra.org.Major Bragging About theTexas District RallyCheers to the Wings Ahoy Volunteers!And the old saying,“You meet the nicest people on a Honda” holdstrue.We had such a great time! And we even met the couple—Tom &Kathy Peck—who won the Gold Wing at last year’s Wing Ding.(Submitted by Chris Proszek, GWRRA #217514)From the Deck of the USS LexingtonMy wife Cindy and I recently attended the Texas District Rally inCorpus Christi, Texas, and it was an unbelievable experience.“Wings Ahoy” was an understatement, to say the least.To see hundreds of Wings going up and down the USS Lexington’selevator was something I will never forget, and it was special to usbecause our son is stationed on the USS George Washington, which isdeployed as you read this.I am writing to brag about all of the volunteers who organized thisevent, worked it, parked us—everything.This could have been a logisticalnightmare; instead was the most organized bunch of volunteers Ihave ever seen. Everyone involved should be commended, as this wasan unbelievable sight to see the deck covered in Wings (and, as thosewho were there know, probably 50% trikes).I believe you can see pictures at the District website and atwww.usslexington.com (just go to Special Events, then Wings Ahoy).Thanks to everyone!(Submitted by Tommy Landry, Chapter TX-J)We Traveled All the Way from Illinoisfor the Texas District RallyHi. I just wanted to share this photo with everyone.The photo wastaken on May 9th in front of the USS Lexington, which is dockedat Corpus Christi,Texas.Jim Engling (GWRRA #202212) and Steve Proszek (GWRRA#217514) traveled from Illinois (IL-V) to attend the Region H - TexasDistrict Rally.The most exciting part of the rally was the opportunityto ride one’s Wing onto the USS Lexington flight deck (total of 362motorcycles) and then have dinner with fellow GWRRA Members andfriends.We were even “drafted” by our friends from TX-G to help stage all362 bikes prior to boarding the USS Lexington.My wife Kerry (GWRRA #258143) took this picture while we wereleaving the deck of the Aircraft Carrier USS Lexington after theGWRRA Texas District Rally dinner.We were waiting to leave after having dinner with about 750GWRRA friends and their bikes. The dinner on the Lexington was anice twist to an already enjoyable Texas District Rally in Corpus Christi.(Submitted by Kevin Kaldenbach, GWRRA #258143)Wings Ahoy was Pure Joy!When my sonDoug and Idrove our long-sufferingGold Wing toTexas for theChristmas holidays,we attended ChapterM’s meeting and rodewith them to a wellknownBBQ restaurant,the Hard 8 inStevensville near Grapevine. Coincidentally, when we had recently beenAugust 2008 15

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Heinvited us to a very special event that was takingplace at their state rally in May.Arrangements had been made to put hundredsof Gold Wings on the flight deck of theretired aircraft carrier USS Lexington.My dad had served 30 years in the Navy,including some time on the Lex, and my latehusband was in the Marine Corps for 19 years(100% disabled vet) and had flown from theLex. In addition, my son Steve was a reserveNavy medic attached to the Marine Corpsunit that was in the last flight of planes to takeoff from the Lexington. Wow! I thought, That isa trip we absolutely had to make. Plus, the Texasriders are wonderful folks, and we reallylooked forward to seeing them again.On the way, we stopped in New Orleansto visit the Carrils and the Heberts, GoldWingers we had met on the GWRRACaribbean Cruise in February. What food inNew Orleans! They made a crawfish boil thatcould have fed an army. We actually had towaddle our way from there to Corpus Christi.We found that in Texas you fuel up morefrequently because there are unannounced140-mile stretches between stations. Plus, wehad 30 knots of wind gusting up to 50 mph forabout 450 miles of plains, so the gas stopswere nice little breaks.And we’d like to say “Hats off to everyonewho was involved in making this such anexcellent rally”. There weren’t as many vendorsas Florida events usually have, but theones who were there were excellent. Wewere pleased to find good old reliableBenchmark there—glad to see them! (Joanneand Greg are Wingers out of South Florida,totally honorable merchants, and extremelysupportive of the Gold Wing community.We’llsee them again at Wing Ding.)The Holiday Inn prepared an excellentvariety of mesquite-grilled foods every day,and folks were lined up around the whole areathroughout the event for the Lexington T-shirtconcession.Twenty of the 22 Texas GWRRA Chaptersmade gigantic, beautiful gift baskets to raffleoff. Each one had a list of the contents and thevalue to help folks decide where they wantedto invest their tickets. Doug didn’t want me toenter. “How will we get it home if you win?”he asked. I kiddingly explained he could packall the stuff in the trailer, and I could wear thebasket upside down over my helmet.Well, you guessed it.We won one. It was afantastic assortment of goodies, and Doug didhis part and got all the wonderful stuff into thetrailer. I did not and gave the big beautifulempty basket to the nice lady at the hoteldesk who wanted it far more than I did. (I figuredthat thing was just big enough to getboth Doug and me airborne along the way.)Doug entered our bike in the light competition,and it took First Place in its class andBest in Show.Wow. At the bike show the followingday, it took First Place in its class. Thekid from Florida did all right in the land of theLone Star!And then we staged to ride onto the ship.The sea of bikes lined up in a huge portsidearea. Doug’s 3x5 American and POW flagswere flying in the wind and his sound systemwas playing a patriotic medley that really setthe mood. It was quite an experience to beasked to lead the bikes onto this proud andhighly decorated ship. About fifty Wingsexpertly aligned themselves on the big elevatorplatform that had raised countless planesto the great expanse above. As if this wasn’timpressive enough, when the upper deck cameinto sight, planes from World War II up to thepresent were parked in lines the length of theship.No one spoke. It was surreal. We parkedthe bike and were looking out over the waterand the city beyond when, like Phoenix risingfrom the ashes, up rose another 50 GoldWings. It was an incredible sight, and overwhelmingemotion gripped everyone.Those few hours were absolutely priceless.A delightful dinner was efficiently served to allon the hangar deck and we had a chance tolook at the museum exhibits on display. It waslong after dark by the time we started ourengines to reluctantly depart the area, and thebeautiful variety of lighting on the sea of bikesand trikes was truly amazing. I’m surprised weweren’t reported as having landed from outerspace!Our bike was first on, so the front wheelwas inches from the edge of the elevator platform.One little nudge from behind and theWing would have been taking a flying lesson.As we descended, Doug lightened themood by shifting from patriotic music to “TheLove Boat”, and then we were waving goodbyeas our bike led a “flight” of Gold Wings ashore.They said this type of gathering will neverhappen again but, if it does, you really must go.It was an unforgettable thrill for all of us.(Submitted by Laura Roberts,GWRRA #271529)●16 Wing World

A selection of Member-written letters saluting excellent service.Elk Grove Cycle CenterElk Grove, CaliforniaIwould like to nominate Elk Grove CycleCenter for its outstanding service and customerfriendly approach to dealing with customerproblems.Elk Grove Cycle Center is a smallNorthern California shop. But though theymay be small in regard to the size of their facility,they really do have a huge heart.I moved up to Nor Cal from So Cal and didnot have very good experiences with some ofthe larger dealerships in the area. However,when I discovered this little dealership right inmy own backyard, everything changed for thebetter.They have been very responsive on severaloccasions. They have always gone out oftheir way to accommodate my needs and havefollowed through on each occasion that I havegone to them with a problem on my Wing.As a Member of GWRRA since 1982(GWRRA Member #9325), I have dealt withmany dealers in all of those years, and I canhonestly say that our little shop has beenequal to the others in their attention to thecustomers’ needs.I would highly recommend them to anyWinger who is in our neck of the woods andneeds help. Just call Ed Ruiz at (916) 525-2453.Tom JefferiesFormer Region DirectorRegion EducatorGWRRA #9325Action HondaHudson, FloridaIcan once again thank Action Honda inHudson for a job well done and keepinganother old Wing on the road.My friend Ed Frankenberg managed toloose the nut that goes onto the enginethrough bolt and ruin the threads. Being theoriginal installer of his Voyager unit, and sincethe Wing is a 1986 Aspencade SEI, I knew thiscould be one of those parts made from “unobtainium”.I suggested we make the trip to ActionHonda and maybe they’d have one in stock.Well, they said they’d have to order one and itwould take a few days to get and Ed didn’twant to be without his Wing. So Ben at ActionHonda suggested seeing John in the servicedepartment and maybe they could clean upthe threads.John checked the threads and came upwith the correct nut for the bolt while anotherservice tech cleaned the flattenedthreads—and the nut fit perfectly! The nut wasinexpensive and Ed was pleased and gave johna tip for a job well done.I had the job of helping Ed reassemble themain belly bracket back onto the Wing withthe newly repaired bolt and, to keep the nutfrom getting loose, a healthy dose of blueLoctite.For me, it’s just another trike or Voyagerowner on the road and being “free on three”(or, as in this case, on four). I take pride in mywork and stand behind every trike kit orVoyager installed.And mainly, I thank Action Honda forrepairing the original bolt so that Ed can onceagain ride his Wing safely.Valerie IengoGWRRA #245826Port Richey, FloridaIron Calvary Cycle ShopWaynesville, North CarolinaSince becoming Members of GWRRA, myhusband and I look forward every monthto receiving our Wing World magazine. Weboth read the letters, articles and Workbench.We just took our first vacation trip on a1993 Gold Wing Aspencade to Cherokee,North Carolina, via the Blue Ridge Parkway,and all necessary checks and repairs weredone before we left home.Other than it being very, very cold on theparkway, it was a very uneventful trip. Butwhile in Cherokee we were on our way toMaggie Valley to visit the Wheels through TimeMuseum when the left front break caliperlocked up.We got out the Gold Book and calleda shop in Waynesville.The person we talked toon the phone said we were basically SOL. Hesaid they did not fool with older Hondas, buthe did give us the name of a gentleman thatused to work for Honda who had opened hisown shop.We called him and he said he was willing towork on it but we would have to get it there.So once the caliper cooled off, it released andwe were able to go a little farther down theroad, though it locked up again because wewere coming down the mountain and had touse the brakes.We pulled off the road again tolet it cool off and a gentleman pulled in to tryto help. He was a GWRRA Member (RichardWheeler of Maggie Valley).To make a long story short, once it cooledoff again Mr. Wheeler guided us to IronCalvary Cycle Shop, which we would havenever found by ourselves. We will never beable to thank him enough for his help. Youdon’t know how helpless you feel until youhave a problem and are miles away fromhome, not knowing a soul and having an establishmentin the “business” of Honda motorcyclesnot wanting or trying to help. Thank youagain to Mr. Wheeler, a good person and awonderful tribute to GWRRA Members.Also a big thank-you to Bob Lohlein of theIron Calvary Cycle shop, located at 746 NorthMain Street in Waynesville, North Carolina(828-456-3779). He got us back on the roadand safely back home. So if you ever have aproblem in Maggie Valley or Waynesville (newor older bike), Iron Calvary would be my firstand only choice. Some people don’t even wantto try to help any more.Thank God for thosewho do.Cecil & Brenda HallGWRRA #269524Patrick Springs,VirginiaNiehaus Cycle SalesLitchfield, IllinoisIwould like to add my two cents’ worth ofpraise for the folks at Niehaus Cycle Sales inLitchfield, Illinois. Several years back, I was fortunateenough to visit the Niehaus store on acouple of occasions (something probably nottoo many Wingers from eastern Canada get todo), and was favourably impressed with theselection of products available, the premises ingeneral, and the friendliness of staff.A couple of years ago I purchased aCompuFire alternator and battery combo formy 1988 GL1500 and, again, the Niehaus staffwas very knowledgeable and friendly, and myorder was handled promptly. I recentlyordered several items, but not until after severalemails and telephone calls to CharGiannuzzi, inquiring about various items ofinterest to me. I was extremely pleased withChar’s promptness, patience, courtesy, andknowledge. It was truly a delight to conductbusiness with her! I’m not sure which was the“icing on the cake”, whether it was when Charadvised that I qualified for further savings sincemy order was being placed on what was thelast day of their 10 % discount promotion, orwhen she offered to have Niehaus install mynew J&M headsets in the helmets I alsoordered!It is so refreshing to encounter such attentionto customer service—something whichseems rare to find anymore.To conclude,“hatsoff to the folks at Niehaus Cycle Sales for providingexcellent customer service. Keep up thegood work!”John W. M. PotterGWRRA #95920Charlottetown,Prince Edward Island, Canada●18 Wing World

N E W S • B R I E F SWing World CorrectionsIn the June issue, page 18, when referring to Jim (of Santa Ana,California’s JBJ Cycle), his last name was misspelled as Weir. Jim’s lastname is spelled Wear. Our apologies.In the July issue, the Illinois District Director was inadvertentlylisted as Schell, L. (who is correctly listed as the Missouri DistrictDirector). The listing for the Illinois District Director is: Schlager,S….Carterville, Illinois…618-985-6687. Our apologies to bothDistrict Directors.In the July issue (page 26, item #2), we mentioned a companynamed Seeley Products and listed their website www.seeleyproducts.com. Immediately following publication, however, wereceived word that the company had changed both its name and itswebsite. If you’d like to contact this company, please call Walt Tjepkes,Motorcycle Specialty Fabrication (1716 W Sunbeam Lake Drive, #132,El Centro, CA 92243) at (760) 473-0280.In the July issue, several route inaccuracies were noted in “OurAlaskan Adventure, Part 1” (pages 68-70), such as “Interstate 12”when it should have read “US highway 12”.The error was on our end,not the author’s, and we have done a better job of fact checking part2 of the adventure on pages 69-72 of this issue.New Chapter Chartered!GWRRA welcomes the following new Chapter to our family!—Chapter NE-SE of Cortland, Nebraska, led by Chapter DirectorAlburn Fischer.Charitable Hearts Welcome atIL-L’s 25th Annual Toy RideThe first day of the event will begin with a cookout at 6 p.m. withentertainment and door prizes. On Sunday, August 17, the day willbegin with a breakfast ride at 8 a.m. and end with awards and drawingsat 3 p.m.For additional information about the event, contact HarlandThillen at (815) 394-0503 or Danny Foltz at (815) 963-4097. Forinformation about donating door prizes for the event, contact RonHeffelfinger at (815) 335-2151.Lehman Donates 2008 PitBoss toKids & Chrome AuctionLehman Trikes is pleased to announce that they are donating a2008 PitBoss trike to the Kids & Chrome 2008 auction, to be heldWednesday evening, August 6, at the Spearfish Holiday Inn &Convention Center, Spearfish, South Dakota.The PitBoss is poweredby the Victory® Kingpin motorcycle with Victory’s® ownFreedom® 100 cubic-inch V-Twin engine and true 6-speed overdrivetransmission and has a value of approximately $28,000.The donatedPitBoss will be awarded to the highest bidder at the benefit.The 2008 Kids & Chrome event is supported by the generosity ofthe motorcycle community as well as local and national event sponsorslike Budweiser, the Kids & Chrome title sponsor.The live auctionwill feature items such as the 2008 PitBoss donated by Lehman Trikesand “The Dakota”, a one-off custom bagger, created by Tom Binyon,owner of BaggerWorks Custom Touring Motorcycles in Wichita,Kansas.Tickets for the Wednesday, August 6th, Kids & Chrome benefit dinnerand auction can be purchased on-line at www.kidsandchrome.comor by calling Stacey Sharp, Kids & Chrome Event Coordinator, at (605)341-5226. www.lehmantrikes.com/Keeping an Eye on Motorcyclists’ RightsMissouri House Bill 1388Sponsored by Representative Stanley Cox (R-District 118), this billwould prohibit children ten years of age or younger from riding as apassenger on any motorcycle or motortricycle. Use the AMA RapidResponse Center on www.AMADirectlink.com to let your state representativeknow that responsible parents and guardians, not the government,know best at what age their children are capable of ridingon a motorcycle.(Source:American Motorcyclist Association’s News & Notes,March 2008)Twenty-five years—and $100,000—after it began in 1983, IL-L’sannual Toy Ride will take place August 16 and 17 in Rockford, Illinois.The purpose of the ride is to raise funds for the Rockford PoliceChaplain’s division to purchase teddy bears, which are given to childrenwho have been involved in stressful situations from accidents,physical, emotional or sexual abuse.Each year since the inception of the event, Chapter L has donatedan average of about $5,000 to the Chaplain’s division to purchase thestuffed animals, which currently cost about $15 each.Registration for the two-day event is either $10 or a new toy ofequal or better value. Registration will be at the Eagles Club, 3829121th St. (Illinois Route 251) just south of U.S. 20 in Rockford. Thefirst 300 registrants will receive an event pin.Europe’s Vision ZeroThe European motorcycle community has for a long timeexpressed serious concerns regarding Vision Zero, the strategy inwhich road authorities have envisioned how to achieve zero deathsand zero serious injuries on the roads.The concerns are due in largepart to policies that rely on bans and regulations instead of adaptationof the road environment to suit all road users - motorcyclistsincluded.But even if motorcycles have been viewed as high-risk road vehicleswith regard to accidents, they have been all but excluded fromthe Vision Zero document. The Vision Zero document has first andforemost given anti-motorcycle campaigners an opening to propose aban on motorcycles as these, they claim, are not compatible withVision Zero.(Source:American Motorcyclist Association’s News & Notes,June 2008)●20 Wing World

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By Joan Stemke • GWRRA Life Member #6565-01 • Chatsworth, IllinoisYou know it takes more then two people to keep a Chapter going.It takes lots of friends and family over the years. And if it were notfor them, we would not be Ilinois Chapter C.We are Larry & Joan Stemke,GWRRA Life Members (#6565 &6565-01) and Master Tour Riders(#364 & 365) since 1993, and we were askedto tell you about 25 years and how IllinoisChapter C got started.Together with a group of friends, we organizeda club in 1980 called The Pathfinders, withwhom we rode and tooktrips. But in 1981, Larryjoined GWRRA (as did Joanin 1982).At first we went toChapter A meetings inChampaign. (Later, ChapterA moved to Rantoul.)Francis Ward was theState Director at the time;Harold Kirby was theAssistant State Director;Mick Hughes, State PRDirector; Ed Hynan, StateSafety Director; and GeneSmith, Area Rep for ChapterA. They asked if our group,the Pathfinders, would like tostart a Chapter, and it wouldbe known as IL-C.So on November 22, 1982, the Chaptermet at Hick Plaza in Gilman, Illinois, and, to thisday, the Chapter still meets there. The firstofficers were Area Representatives Bernie &Jean Miller,Assistant Area Reps David & GloriaWilson, Public Relations Directors Kenneth &Angie Sharp, Safety Reps Larry & Mary AnnBoruff, Secretary Diana Strasma, RideCoordinator Larry Stemke, Treasurer JoanStemke, and News Editor Joan Feller.We had 83 people in attendance and, outof those 83 people, we had 64 who had qualifiedfor charter membership. (On a sad note,since then 24 Chapter Members have passedaway and several Members have quit riding,but remain friends.)Five years ago on IL-C’s 20th Anniversary.In 1983, Chapter C’s name became Tri-County Wingers and David Wilson started“Meet the Chapter” Blind Hands Poker Run.On August 14, a day was set up for the pokerrun to go to five checkpoints.At A, C, H, I, M sign-in points, you woulddraw a card in a brown envelope and wouldreturn to the 5 checkpoint to open theenvelopes. 1. (IL-H) Ponderosa Steakhouse,Danville IL.; 2. (IL-M) City Park, Hume, IL.; 3.(IL-I) Mount Zion Bowling Alley, Mount Zion,IL.; 4. (IL-C) Dixie Truck Stop,Tuscola, IL.; 5. (IL-A) Holiday Cycles in Rantoul, IL.Since then, Chapter C has made “Meet theChapter” Booklets for many years, and theytell you who are National, Region, District(State), and Illinois Chapter Officers andwhere all the Illinois Chapters meet. In lateryears, we even added the Chapter Educators.A group of ladies from Chapter C designedthe Chapter Flags, one in the early ’80s and, in1995, they designed another flag.Those ladieswere Bonnie Hari, GloriaHuizena,Wilma Witthoft, PatBoudreau, and Joan Stemke.David Wilson designed the“Perfect Attendance” pins,which look like a vest and theyear bars would hang fromthis.Chapter C rules werethat you could not miss anymeeting for 12 months overthe year. And, after all theseyears, Larry and Joan havemissed only two meetings(and that was because Larrywas in the hospital in 1991and one meeting we went toa Niehaus open house.)In addition, Larry & Joan have attendedevery Illinois State Rally ever held, startingwith the very first Illinois State Rally at a parkin Marseilles in 1982.The following year, in 1983, the IllinoisState Rally was held September 9-10 inChampaign at the fairgrounds. In attendancewas Bud Morris, a National representativewho said he was very impressed with the rally22 Wing World

Larry & Joan Stemke.and especially with the Flag Raising Ceremony,(which was our own Clarence Underwood’s,aka CJ, idea). Clarence, Duane Gates, and VicHari raised the American, State, and GWRRAflags early Saturday morning in an impressiveceremony, and Bud said he was taking that ideaback to use at Wing Ding. Since then, ChapterC has done all the Flag Raising Ceremonies atall the Illinois State Rallies.By August of 1986, Chapter C was gettingso big that some of the people in Chapter Cfrom the northern Kankakee County areawanted to start a new Chapter, which becameIL-W.The Chapter’s new Area Rep was DennisSummers.In 1984, Duane Gates of Chapter Cdesigned the T-shirts for the State Rally andChapter C sold rally T-shirts for many years.Also, from 1982-1988, Joan started theChapter C store, which carried pins, patches,and everything she thought might sell concerningmotorcycles and GWRRA Members.By 1988, Chapter C Members asked Joanto give up the Chapter store and sell the storeto Illinois State Director Steve Humphrey.Thatis how the Illinois State District started sellingpins and patches to everyone. Joan was goingto be Chapter C’s first Lady Director inIllinois, and she broke the ice for all the ladiesin Illinois.Although Joan had a GWRRA membershipas an associate and she owned a GoldWing, she had to resubmit a new applicationto GWRRA so she could become an officer(# 55552).In 1993, Larry & Joan Stemke were IL-C’sCouple of Year and their resume included:• 1987-1994 Larry wasAssistant Chapter Director.• 1995-1999 Joan wasAssistant Chapter Director.• 2000-2002 Joan becameChapter C Educator.• 2003-2004 Larry becameChapter C Educator.• 2004 They became Senior Educators.By 2000, Illinois District Educator RichardOres and Jerry Allhands and Chapter C startedthe first Central Illinois Ride-In SafetyWeekend, held in Pontiac, Illinois.Also in 2000,Earl & Wilma Witthoft of Chapter C wereDistrict COY.In 2003-2004, Joan got a new title again,although she was really the historian forChapter C for many years. (Joan has books ofNewsletters and pictures of what Chapter Chas done over the years.) And, in 2005-2007,Chapter C asked Joan to be its ChapterDirector again, and she accepted.After 25 years together, Chapter C wouldlike to thank all the family and friends throughthe years who have made Chapter C intowhat it is and for what it has accomplished.Included in this thank-you, of course, areour Chapter Directors and AssistantDirectors over the years, including: 1982-1984,CD Bernie Miller and ACD David Wilson;1985-1986, CD Marvin Young and ACD DavidWilson; 1987, CD Marvin Young and ACDLarry Stemke; 1988, CD Ernie Wiesner andACD Vic Hari; 1988-1992 CD Joan Stemke andACD Bill Schauble; 1993 CD Bill Schauble andACD Kenny Boudreau; 1994 CD KennyBoudreau and ACD Larry Stemke; 1995-1996,CD Kenny Boudreau and ACD Joan Stemke(In 1996, Kenny Boudreau passed away and PatBoudreau became CD in 1997); 1998, CD JakeLawyer and ACD Bill Schauble and ACDsLarry & Joan Stemke; 2000-2001, CD JerryAllhands and ACD Omar Beasley; 2003-2004,CD Jim Smith and ACD Bill Schauble; and2005-2007 CD Joan Stemke and ACD BillSchauble.●August 2008 23

220 MITCHELL DR. • HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. 28792 — Open Sunday 10:00-3:00 • Closed Wed. & Sat.1-800-445-5934 • Information or Quotes (828) 693-4101 • Fax: (828)693-4103(GL1800)SH-08B82-MCA-100 ......Deluxe Headset (Open Face)............$169.47SH-08B80-MCA-100 ......Deluxe Headset (Full Face)..............$169.47SH-08A06-MCA-B00 ......CD Changer Unit ..........................$550.00SH-08A06-MCA-A02 ......CD Changer Attachment Kit..........$258.62SH-08E95-MCA-102 ......40 Channel CB Radio Kit ..............$579.00SH-08E96-MCA-100 ......CB Antenna ..................................$120.56SH-08E96-MCA-100G ....Passenger Audio Controller ..........$119.36SH-08R80-MCA-100 ......Tall Windshield (No Vent) ................$168.10SH-08R80-MCA-100J ....Tall Vented Windshield..................$179.14SH-08P38-MCA-100 ......Windshield Cover............................$35.08SH-08R80-MCA-100F ....Windshield Air Deflectors..............$154.41SH-08F62-MCA-100 ......Fairing Side Air Deflectors ............$249.60SH-08R32-MCA-100 ......Passenger Armrest Pads ..............$160.58SH-08U08-MCA-100 ......Coin Holder ....................................$15.56SH-08U55-MCA-101 ......12V D/C Accessory Socket Kit ........$28.65SH-08P35-MCA-100 ......Front Nose Mask ............................$62.15SH-08T50-MCA-102 ......Heated Grips ................................$235.48SH-08T50-MCA-100A ....Chrome Heated Grips ..................$203.10SH-08V31-MCA-100B ....Foglight Lens Protectors..................$51.42SH-08V31-MCA-100 ......Foglight Lights..............................$218.79SH-08V31-MCA-100D ....Foglight Lights (L.E.D.) ................$311.95SH-08P32-MCA-100A ....Seat Weather Cover........................$37.67SH-08L56-MCA-100A ....Fairing Pouch ................................$35.85SH-A1770-MCA-FOLIO....Owners Manual Folio......................$15.65SH-08L56-MCA-101 ......Deluxe Bag & Trunk Liners ..........$152.53SH-08L56-MCA-100F ....Nylon Bag & Trunk Liners ..............$90.39SH-08P11-MCA-100F ....Deluxe Bag & Trunk Mat Set..........$75.33SH-08L56-MCA-100E ....Saddlebag Cooler ..........................$46.16SH-08L63-MCA-100A ....Saddlebag Lid Organizer ................$23.37SH-08E75-MCA-100G ....Vanity Mirror with Light..................$92.29SH-08E75-MCA-100H ....Trunk Inner Light............................$55.70SH-08L56-MCA-100C ....Inner Trunk Pouch..........................$19.39SH-08L63-MCA-100 ......Trunk Net ......................................$20.72SH-08L63-MCA-100B ....Trunk Lid Organizer........................$27.26SH-08F64-MCA-001 ......Top Spoiler with Brake Light ........$251.96SH-08F69-MCA-100 ......Chrome Handlebar Ends ................$35.98SH-08F88-MCA-100 ......Exhaust Turn Downs ....................$168.05SH-08F53-MCA-100K ....Exhaust with GL Logo ..................$214.29SH-08P54-MCA-100 ......Chrome Disc Covers......................$226.80SH-08P08-MCA-100 ......Front Fender Extension ..................$67.64SH-08F85-MCA-100 ......Front Fender Ornament..................$93.88SH-08F85-MCA-100L ....Front Fender Emblem ....................$39.80SH-08P50-MCA-100 ......Front Fender Rail..........................$107.32SH-08F81-MCA-101 ......Chrome Front Cowl ......................$124.67SH-08F85-MCA-100A ....GL Icon Fender Ornament ..............$42.58SH-08P26-MCA-100 ......GL Chrome License Frame ..............$54.85SH-08F86-MCA-100G ....Passenger Board Lower Covers ......$63.64SH-08F86-MCA-100F ....Passenger Board Covers ................$43.31SH-08F81-MCA-100F ....Chrome Rear Lower Cowl ............$320.95SH-08L42-MCA-100A ....Rear Spoiler Accent ......................$101.54Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective gear.SH-08P76-MCA-100 ......Chrome Bag Molding Kit ................$60.00SH-08P52-MCA-100 ......Chrome Bag Rail Set ....................$239.19SH-08P56-MCA-100 ......Chrome Bag Scuff Covers ............$109.21SH-08F86-MCA-101H ....Side Fairing Accents........................$79.09SH-08M50-MCA-100......Chrome Sidestand ..........................$50.85SH-08F68-MCA-100 ......Swing Arm Pivot Covers..................$75.60SH-08U94-MCA-100 ......Chrome Trunk Handle ....................$39.10SH-08P76-MCA-100F ....Chrome Trunk Molding Kit..............$53.54SH-08L42-MCA-100 ......Chrome Trunk Rack......................$102.93SH-08P53-MCA-100 ......Chrome Trunk Rail........................$160.07SH-08F86-MCA-100J ....Chrome Windshield Garnish..........$107.13SH-08F85-MCA-100F ....Gold Valve Cover Emblems ..........$117.01SH-08P34-MCA-100 ......Gold Wing Cover ..........................$146.88SH-08P34-MCA-200 ......Gold Wing Outdoor Cover ............$117.57SH-61MCA53 ................Gold Wing Service Manual..............$71.99SH-6543938C ................Chrome Wheels Pair (Exchange) ....$799.00

Product Previews shares information provided to us by the vendors of the products and services contained herein;responsibility for readers’ satisfaction with all specifications and claims rests with the vendors.“PRODUCT PREVIEWS” CORRECTIONIn the June 2008 issueof “Product Previews”(page 32), we neglectedto mention the name ofthe company responsible for introducing to Wing World the MY-BANDS and MY-MED medical and identification wristbands.The company is Wing Worx. For more information on these products—andthe many other quality products Wing Worx offers—visitwww.wingworx.com or call (916) 515-1125.COOL CUSTOM TRIKESCool Custom Trikes ownerRon Larson says, “I went frombuilding exotic car replicas tobuilding motorcycle trikes. Istarted our Cool Custom Trikescompany in March of 2005with my dealer status fromMotor Trike in Texas. Sincethen, I have grown to 100trikes in three years.”Larson goes on to say that he likes his company to be able to say,“We can do anything as far as customizing your trike—from customseats to custom paint to custom rims and from Mild to Wild!”With 30 years in the auto body industry, Larson says trike buildingjust fit like a glove. He adds that, “I started working in the shop in ouryard, where I was building exotic cars since 1988. I made our own fiberglassbodies from the molds we built—1,300 square feet and did all myown paint work. I did have my son-in-law and daughter working for me,but I now have my wife helping me tear down the bikes.We are now shipping trikes all over the U.S. and overseas and haveorders coming in every day! Why not let us see how we may be able tocustomize your trike for you?”For more information, visit www.coolcustomtrikes.com or call (218)773-7700. Cool Custom Trikes, 14732 460th Ave NW, East GrandForks, MN 56721.SMOKY MOUNTAIN MANSIONNext time you—or you and your group—plan a trip to Robbinsville,North Carolina, to ride the Tail of the Dragon, why not stay at the SmokyMountain Mansion?Located near Deals Gap, the Cherohala Skyway, and the famed Tailof the Dragon, this Smoky Mountain Mansion allows you and yourfriends the chance to rent an entire big, beautiful 10,000-square-foothouse at rates that are about the same as hotels in the area...maybe less.The Smoky Mountain Mansion sleeps 18 to 20 people in comfort. Ithosts six bedrooms, and rollaway beds are available. There’s comfort,privacy, seclusion, and a truly beautiful house and grounds that canbecome your home base during your visit to one of the best riding areasof North Carolina. Covered parking is available, as well as catering. Acovered diningpavilion is perfectfor meals servedoutside.The SmokyMountain Mansionwelcomes bikers,and guests arepleasantly rewarded by the quality of accommodations and the kind,courteous service. For more information, call the manager, Renee, aGraham County resident who can tell you all about the Smoky MountainMansion and the local area, at (866) 862-4220 or (828) 479-4220. Also,visit www.smokymountainmansion.com for more information.TOY CARRIER MOTORCYCLE TRAILERS—NEW OWNERS AND MADE IN THE USAToy Carrier MotorcycleTrailers are lightweight, economicallypriced, fuel efficient,aerodynamically designed,and will safelytransport the largest fullydressed bikes. New ownersof Toy Carrier, Betty andRandy Caba, have comeaboard to bring you not onlya superior product but aproduct “Made in the USA”.With fuel prices continually rising, the lightweight, aerodynamicdesign of Toy Carriers offers a great fuel-efficient alternative to heaviermetal and fiberglass trailers. And Toy Carrier Premium Quality Trailersall feature durable, one piece, seamless polyethylene construction thatassures owners it will never rust, pit, peel or corrode. The rotationallymolded shell and body will not dent or shatter when subjected to someof the worst road hazards, like stones, salt, flying pieces of retread andother unforeseen abuses.For added security, the trailer tongue and hitch are fully removableand can be stored and locked inside the trailer so no one can tow the ToyCarrier Trailer or bike away without a hitch.The Cruiser model has been improved in several ways since theCabas took over, such as a one-piece drive-up ramp that stows under thetrailer during transport—it only weighs 760 lbs. / 345 kg.—and newdecorative graphics and a fully powder-coated frame for additional corrosionand chip resistance. Also there’s a most important improvement:dual side locks with matching keys.The Cabas say: Don’t waste your money; get a quality trailer the firsttime around! And Toy Carrier trailers carry a three-year warranty!Also, Toy Carrier is expanding and looking for dealers both nationallyand internationally.For more information on Toy Carrier, contact Toy Carrier at (877)TOY-CARY or (260) 761-4200, or write to: Toy Carriers, Inc., 7045Main Street, Brimfield, Indiana 46794 or randy@toycarrier.com orvisit: www.toycarrier.com.●26 Wing World

Get Safe:INTERPRETING HIGHWAY HIEROGLYPHICSBy Gene Ellsworth • AZ Educator Emeritus, Former AZ District and Region "F" Educator • Life Grand Master #490“Get Safe” is a new Wing World department aimed at providing rider safety information—be it safety data, reports, rider education course information, andmore—from trained educators. Submissions for this department are accepted only from GWRRA Rider Educators or Rider Education Staff. These submissionsshould be original works that cite official informational sources.As a now retired individual, I drive around the Phoenix areafreeways when there is less traffic and congestion than the normalcommuting hours. That way I have fewer "near misses" and dodgefewer bullets, so to speak.Being retired, I now have time to noticethings that have probably always beenthere but went unnoticed, or at leastnot put into their proper perspective. I findmyself visualizing something that previouslytook place on the roadway simply by interpretingthe message that was left behind by anunknown person.I call these messages “Highway Hieroglyphics”or, by modem terms, “skid marks”.Now we all know the term “hieroglyphics”most often refers to markings left by workerson the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs as theyburied their dead. When the first robbers ofthe tombs discovered these writings, they hadno idea what the pictures of birds, snakes andother scratches meant.Actually, they probablydidn’t care. It took many centuries for scholarsto attach meaning to these cryptic messages.Well, “skid marks” are not much different.They are simply visual messages left behind bydrivers who were out of control for some reasonor other at the time they were made.Weneed to understand that there is a seriousmessage in each one left there that is helpfulfor us to interpret.So, after the last couple of years, I havetried to put these marks into categories. Infact, when I first see them, I immediately wonderwhy and how the driver got into a situationthat would produce such a graphic mark.It is especially sad to see some of these marksand think,“Boy, that must have hurt a lot!”The way I interpreted them was to firstconsider the things that a driver might havebeen doing that got him or her into trouble inthe first place and caused them to make a suddenmove and lose control. Many times, a skidmark is actually a semi-permanent record ofthat person’s driving ability, or lack of, for allthe rest of the driving world to see.Here are some of the categories I’ve created,along with some possible meanings behindwhy these particular marks happened.Types ofskid marks include:• Straight lines. Here there doesn’tappear to have been a loss of directionalcontrol. The probable cause ofthese types of skid marks is excessivespeed and the sudden realization thatthere is a problem ahead. The lessonhere is to always have plenty of spacebetween us and the vehicle ahead.• Spin out. Probably this one started likethe first one listed, except there wasmore steering input from the driver,causing the vehicle to go into a violentrotation.This full-lock steering, plus fulllockbraking, will cause total loss of anydirectional control. The probablecauses for this type of skid are highspeed, inattention, following too closeand panic.The end result can be a multivehiclewreck which could eventuallyresult in an abrupt stop at the cementcenter dividing wall.• On/Off ramps. This is another goodsource of skid marks left by drivers.Theprobable causes include drivers whofind themselves in the wrong lane whentheir exit ramp appears suddenly orwho enter the freeway using a higherspeed than present freeway conditionswill permit. (Did you ever notice all ofthe markings left on the short cementwalls on the perimeters of ramp curves,especially on some of the fly-overs? Itmakes you wonder if the vehicle actuallywent over the wall and into outerspace.)All of these examples, and many more notlisted, are graphic markings of what can happenanywhere and anytime. Why not takeadvantage of these hieroglyphic messages leftbehind by others to warn you of imminentdanger? They can possibly warn you of especiallydangerous situations, and where theyhappen most often, in advance.The secret to interpreting these marks isthe frequency in which you see them. In otherwords, if the road surface looks like the landingzone of an airport runway, it should offeryou a clue that just a little way ahead, a wholebunch of dumb stuff happens on a frequentbasis.This is an advantageous warning sign thatyou need to be especially cautious, reduceyour speed in that area, and stay particularlyvigilant.In fact, you can be grateful that someonebefore you has driven this route and appliedthese “warning labels” to the roadway in all ofthese potential danger areas. So next time youride, watch for these “Highway Hieroglyphics”,interpret their danger, and then drive accordingly.By doing so, you can ride with even morepride and confidence!●28 Wing World

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Technical Questions and Answers about Gold Wings and ValkyriesEngine Cutting OutHello Stu, I have a 2001 Gold Wing that Ibought last August. I have two problems withit. The first one is that when I am talking on theCB radio, the other person will start talkingback to me and say that I go dead while talkingto them.The second problem is when I am ridingand hit a bump the F1 light will come on. If theradio is on, it will quit for a second and thencome back on. Also if the cruise is on, it willknock it off completely.I have had it into a motorcycle dealer,where they put the computer on it and werenot able to read anything. This does not happenall the time.Where do I go from here? I don’t want tobreak down on a trip.Alan P. KutaGWRRA #75579Columbus, NebraskaHi Al, when you say “they put the computeron it,” I assume you’re referring to the scantool known as the HDS Pocket Tester. I saythat, because that’s the only PGMFI diagnostictool available other than a simple test harnesswhich will not output any codes. But, thatHDS tool will not interface with a 2001model, so the fact that they couldn’t read anythingisn’t surprising. If the FI light comes on,stop the bike but leave the engine idling. Putdown the kick stand, and the light should startblinking a code. If so, record the number oflong and short flashes, then look up the code inthe service manual. Should the light not flasha code, the code may be stored in computermemory. If so, that memory can be accessed byshorting the service connector under the seatusing the very specific sequence detailed in theservice manual.Regarding the intermittent CB transmit, theproblem could be in your headset microphonewiring or in the bike’s CB transmit switch.Next time you use the CB, look at the displayAnswers to the technical questions in this month’s “Workbench” were provided byStu Oltman, Wing World’s Senior Technical Editor. Please submit your technical questionsabout Gold Wings or Valkyries by e-mail to workbench@gwrra.org or by mail to“Workbench,” GWRRA, 21423 North 11th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Please includeyour full name, city, state and GWRRA membership number.and see the “TX” icon appear when you pressthe transmit switch. If it disappears whileyou’re still talking, try cleaning the switch withsome aerosol electronics cleaner.StuHi Stu, I should have told you that my 2001Gold Wing is a trike. I thank you very muchfor your quick response. I hope that you willhave another answer for me.AlanAl, if your trike’s sidestand has beenremoved and the switch wired so as to give an“up” indication, then there’s no way to accessthe diagnostic function of your ECM otherthan to manually operate the switch to displaythe side stand light on your dash panel. Youcould still find the stored code by shorting theservice connector under the seat, but havingthe flashing code would be more convenient.As for the bump causing an FI light and loss ofspeed control, check the connection of thevehicle speed sensor on the right side of theengine. Remove the right side chrome enginecover. Underneath, you’ll find a small rubberboot covering a single wire attachment to asensor that’s screwed into the engine. If theattachment nut is loose, snug it up.StuRadio and Intercom ProblemsStu, I had the good fortune to buy a 20021800 with only 3,200 miles on it to replace myaging 1500. Everything seems fine except theradio and intercom don’t work in the headsets.The radio works fine on speakers. The intercomon/off button seems stuck in or broken asit doesn’t click as the others do. Two questions:Do you think this button is the cause of theproblem? How much of a deal is it to changethe switch and do you have a part number?Larry McNurlinGWRRA #155675Cumberland, WisconsinLarry, is it possible that you’re unfamiliarwith operation of the radio controls? To listento the radio in your helmet, press and hold thebutton labeled “Audio” till the headset iconappears in your display. Same with the intercom—holdthe button down till the displayshows that the intercom is on. If that switchactually is bad, that would be bad news. It’snot available separately.StuWell Stu, I am unfamiliar. I went out to thebike and tried it again but it still doesn’t work.The good news is that the intercom switchseems to be working even though it doesn’tfeel the same as the others. If I push and holdit the intercom icon comes up on the screen.When I push and hold the audio button, theheadset icon shows on the screen.Unfortunately, neither the intercom nor theradio work in the headsets.I know the helmet headset and mike aregood as they work perfectly on my 1500. Itseems like everything is working as advertisedother than that both the front and rear headsetoutlets are dead.Since I just bought the bike, I don’t knowany of its history, but it only has 3,200 milesand appears new throughout. It does have a setof rear speakers that according to the originalowner were installed by the dealer when hepurchased the bike.Any ideas of how to troubleshoot thiswould be greatly appreciated. Also, if youdon’t have any ideas perhaps you know whereI might take it to get it fixed. Any help wouldbe greatly appreciated.You should also know that I really enjoyreading your column and it’s always the firstthing I read when I get my magazine.LarryLarry, the black 34-pin connector underthe audio control unit is the only connectorthat contains all the wires for both headsets.Check to be sure that connector is firmlyplugged into the audio control unit. Remove it,then push it back into its socket till you hear itclick into position. If that doesn’t cure yourproblem, then perhaps the bike has undergoneeither the Product Improvement Campaignand/or the frame weld recall. If it has, it’sprobable that multiple connectors wereunplugged. Perhaps a few were overlookedafter the repairs were completed.You really need a copy of the service man-30 Wing World

XM, Ipod, MP3, CD player, etc.StuCan’t Find the Parts I NeedMr. Oltman, I have a 1982 Gold WingAspencade that needs some parts, specificallyan OKI electric MPS-350 1922 Cancel unit.The one I have is toast; the plug with 9 differentwires running into it is fused to the boxitself.I’ve shopped pretty much all over, such asbikebandit.com and independantcycle.comwithout any luck. I’ve checked a couple bikeshops and was told that particular part is nolonger being made and I’m out of luck andshould get rid of the bike.Well, I don’t wanna get rid of it; I wannaget it fixed and running again. Is there anyplace or person you might be able to direct meto so I can get the part I need and fix my bike?I’d appreciate any help you can give me at thispoint as I’m totally frustrated.Ray BurtVia emailRay, I’m assuming you’ve already determinedthe part is no longer available fromAmerican Honda. If that’s the case, you mighttry eBay as well as the numerous salvage yardsaccessible on-line. You’d be amazed—I just finishedrestoring a ’69 Kawasaki Mach III, andabout half the parts I needed were obtained bysimply typing the part number into a Googlesearch window. Try it.StuSpeaker and Intercom ProblemsRecently I changed the air filter in my 2002Gold Wing. Now I have no sound from myfront and rear speakers and the intercom does(Photos courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.)ual/ETM to view the wires and connectorsinvolved in the headset circuits—there aremany. And any one of them could be loose orunplugged. Start by checking the connectorsfor the headset audio leads (headset pigtails)—underthe left fairing pocket for thefront, and under the seat for the rear. Thenthere are numerous other connectors under theseat and top shelter such as the two white sixpinconnectors shown under the seat. AlsoCheck C7 and C41. I’ve included pictures ofthese connector locations as attachments.Hopefully, you’ll find one or more of theseconnectors loose or unplugged.StuAUX switchWhen the Wing World magazine arrives, Iopen to the “Workbench” first. It is full ofuseful information and has answered/solvedproblems.With my 2003 Gold Wing, on the centerconsole there is an AUX switch. Is this an electricalfeed and/or a connection to the speakers?Is it possible to connect a XM radio or GPSto it? If so, how does one do this?Thank you.Hardlyable (John)Via emailJohn, it’s times like these when your ownersmanual comes in real handy. If you’ve lostyours, purchase one online from www.helminc.com.The AUX button selects whatever is connectedto the auxiliary audio wire (in the leftfairing pocket) as the source that will be heardeither in your helmet or external speakers. Allyou need to do is plug that wire into the headsetjack of any personal audio source—GPS,Honda Direct LineThe Gold Wing SuperstoreFrom Genuine Honda toaftermarket parts wecarry the top brands youwant for your ride!We will not be undersold!Call for details.Order OEM Parts in our NEW EASYto use Factory Parts Store:www.hdlparts.comFREE SHIPPINGOn All Parts Orders!#1 CHOICE AMONG RIDERSBUTLERMotorcycle Mug HolderHonda Direct LineBuy From THE Source!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 includes thespecially designed lid and straw for motorcycle use!• Insulated mug INCLUDED WITH THEPURCHASE OF EVERY BUTLER!Chrome Passenger Mounting Bracketfor the GL1800 or GL1500Limited Quantities • Armrest Not Required!Toll-Free 888-892-4306 OR www.glassact.comCall for Lowest Priceon a NEW GL1800Four locations to serve you!Toll Free (888) 258-6699www.hondadirectline.comShop Online 24/7August 2008 31

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not work. The CB and AM-FM radio operatefine through the headset but not the speakers.Thanks for your help.Brooks VaughanGWRRA #249734Shannon, MississippiBrooks, you may need to lift up your topshelter and check both the black and greywiring plugs for your audio unit. Removeeach, then reinstall with a firm push until youhear them click into position. It helps to placeone hand on top of the radio unit, one hand onthe plug, then push with both hands.StuAudio System Static BurstIn June 2004 I purchased a brand new 2003ABS Gold Wing. Shortly after the purchase, Ihad a CB radio installed by the dealer. Soon Ibegan to hear a loud burst of static when thefront wheel ran over an irregularity on theroad.Typically it happens when there is anindention like a pothole or crack in the roadsurface, where the wheel goes down and upvery sharply—not a smooth dip, but a sharpslam of the front wheel. I did not hear thisbefore the CB was installed, although I wouldhear the slight clicking noise produced by theABS system.I returned the bike to the dealer, who thoroughlyinspected it and exchanged the CB andaudio systems with no improvement. After awhile I got used to the static burst and ignoredit, but now it seems to be worse than ever.All of the filters and connections havebeen inspected several times and the antennais properly grounded, but nothing has beenfound to cause the problem. The problem cannotbe simulated in the shop—it only happenswhile riding.The static burst can be heard through theheadset or outboard speakers at any speed.This only happens when the CB is on. Withthe CB turned off, there is no static burstwhen running over a pothole-like road surface.Thanks for your help!Manuel RojasGWRRA #50823Durham, North CarolinaManuel, I don’t know if you have any electricalaccessories attached to the front forks,wheel, or fender. But if so, check all of thewiring for those items. A loose wire or onethat shorts to the forks when they compresscould create static interference. Also, youmight try adjusting your CB squelch to ahigher number than you currently use.Stu“White Noise” in HeadsetsDear Stu, I am hoping that you can offersome suggestions regarding problems we arehaving with our 2002 Gold Wing and J&Mheadsets.When the radio or iPod (via jack) is usedand the intercom is on, we are hearing a“white noise” through the headsets. The whitenoise seems like engine noise, gets louderwith higher RPM’s and is almost gone whenstopped. Both the passenger and the driverhear this noise. If we turn the intercom off, theradio/iPod is then extremely clear.We have full-face helmets and don’t reallyfeel that this is wind noise. We had the iPodjack replaced under warranty last year, and Idon’t seem to remember this occurring priorto that.Can you offer any suggestions on what wecan do?Dennis & Kathy HalloranGWRRA #149039Plymouth, WisconsinDennis & Kathy, if the problem first surfacedafter replacement of the Aux audio34 Wing World

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cable, then it may not be caused by theintercom. Inspect the cable’s attachment plugunder the left fairing pocket, and look for aloose connection or frayed wire. It sounds tome as if your intercom circuit is picking upeither alternator or ignition noise. You mighttry increasing your iPod’s volume output tothe maximum and reducing the radio unit’svolume level to suit. Another suggestion fordetermining the source of the noise would beto turn the intercom volume down considerably.If that doesn’t help, try disconnecting themicrophone on your headsets. For more thoroughtroubleshooting, try contacting ourfriends at J&M.StuInternet Radio Programs for 2008TALKINBRadio.comNEW FEATURE!Download to your MP3 Player and listen on the go!If you have not taken advantage of our new download feature, give it a try.It only takes seconds to download any of our programs to your MP3 playerso you may listen to them on the go, any time, anywhere.This month INB Radio’s Motorcycle Touring Talk will have awonderful archive ‘Encore’ presentation of the History of Gold Wing Road RidersAssociation (GWRRA) with Don Brock, former Executive Director, and GWRRACo-Founders, Paul Hildebrand, and Shirley Stephens-Garcia. This programfeatures many insights into the growth of the Association.INB Radio is also featuring an archive ‘Encore’ presentation of an interviewwith CycleGadgets.com’s Co-founders, Sean and Laurene Franklin.CycleGadgets.com is a long time supporter of both the Wing World Magazineand GWRRA.Go to INBRadio.com to check out our archives of exciting presentations featuring:GWRRA, Wing Ding, Motorcycle Riders Foundationand the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.These are a few companies who have taken advantage of the streaming technology we offer.Engine AdditivesHi Stu, I have a couple of questions concerningengine additives.First—A friend of mine has a problemwith the idle on his 1988 Gold Wing. It reallyruns rough, like it’s missing a couple of cylinders.It seems to come and go. My thoughtswere possibly water or dirt in the gas. He wastold by a motorcycle mechanic that hebelieves his idle jets are clogged with ethanol.He claims that ethanol will form beads thatcontinue to grow in size when the engine isnot operated for a period of time and that thesebeads will grow large enough to block the jetsand that the only remedy is to remove andclean the carbs. I’ve never heard of such athing. I know that 100% ethanol is used in theMid-west and I never heard of problems outthere. So I thought I’d run it past you.Second—Someone passed this info concerningSea Foam on to me, and I wonder ifyou’ve had the opportunity to use it. It supposedlycan be used as both a stabilizer for gaswhen storing your bike as well as a carb orfuel injector cleaner. I know that you’ve recommendedusing Stabil for storage andTektron by Chevron for carb and fuel injectorcleaning in the past.What are your thoughts?Albert H. Robitaille Jr.GWRRA #44431Pawtucket, Rhode IslandAlbert, idle jets clogged with ethanol? Idon’t think so! Water in the fuel will behavelike that person stated, but not ethanol. Infact, ethanol would be a good product forremoving water from fuel.Seafoam has a good reputation. But eachtime I’ve tried it, the machine ran as if thefuel mixture was too lean till I refueled. I’drecomend sticking with Techron Concentrate,and use Stabil as a fuel stabilizer for storage.Having said that, try Seafoam for yourself ifyou like. It can’t hurt anything.Stu36 Wing World

Clutch ProblemStu, I am a relatively new Member, havingjust bought my 1985 Interstate in October oflast year. The previous owner told me aboutGWRRA and I joined in January.I have learned to look forward to my copyof Wing World because I thoroughly enjoyyour column. I have learned a great deal andappreciate your writing it each month.My problem is with my clutch. It acts likeit is not releasing far enough to shift into 1stsmoothly when sitting still and, when I doengage it, the bike pulls slightly. It does notshift very smooth and, if I crank down to pass,it will slip out of gear momentarily till I get offof the throttle. I have only done this threetimes since I know it will happen.I know on the older bikes there was a manualadjustment but not on this one. My questionis: Is there anything that can be done shortof replacing the clutch? I can live with it if Ineed to, but I just don’t like things not to bethe way they are supposed to be.Also, what do you think might be the possibilityof it stranding me somewhere? Thanksfor your work and info.Calvin WolvertonGWRRA #287356Trussville, AlabamaCalvin, you’re describing symptoms of twoseparate problems. Failure to disengage thoroughlycauses the creeping forward in firstgear and difficult shifting, while failure toengage thoroughly causes the clutch slip thatyou’re experiencing under heavy throttle. Ifyour bike stops creeping in first and shiftssmoothly after the engine is fully warmed up,then perhaps you’re using too heavy an engineoil. If not, keep reading. With your 23 year oldbike, I’d first suggest examining the entireclutch line for signs of seepage. If there isnone, install a repair kit in both the clutch’smaster and slave cylinders. Make sure theentire system is sanitary, then flush it thoroughlyand bleed till the lever is firm. Thisshould correct the clunky shifting and firstgear creep. Bear in mind that ultra fat handgrips and/or lever covers can restrict levermovement, resulting in this same symptom. Ifthose items are on your bike, consider removingthem.Regarding the clutch slippage under hardacceleration (it’s not slipping out of gear),there’s bad news, and maybe not-so-bad news,depending on your perspective. First, the notso-badnews. If your clutch’s hydraulic releasesystem is badly gunked up as I suspect, theslave cylinder piston may not be able to retractenough to provide full clutch plate engagement.If you go to the trouble of installing arepair kit in the slave cylinder, you’ll find evidenceof that fact in the rust ridge that mayhave developed in its bore or on the piston.But if the entire hydraulic system is clean andAugust 2008 37

functioning properly, the problem likely lies inworn or glazed clutch plates. Oil additivescan also create this symptom. The bad newshere is that you’ll need to remove the clutchhub with plates to correct the problem.Replace the fiber plates and the clutch mainspring.StuCenter Stand InstructionsStu, thanks for the explanation on puttingthe Gold Wing on the center stand. I am a largeguy and don’t put myself in the weakling categorybut I was a disbeliever when it came tothe center stand.Lo and behold, if one uses your technique,it does work. So, for the non-believers, give ita try and maybe even practice it on a flat driveway. It does not take long to catch on, even asdense as I am between the ears.Thanks again.Scott HamendeGranger, TexasScott, now that you’ve seen the light, it’llget easier with each time you do it. If morepeople learned the correct technique, I have ahunch a certain company would be selling farfewer “parking stands”. That reminds me—Ihad a guy in here last week with an 1800equipped with one of those short center stands.I thought he was going to get a hernia trying toget the bike up on it. I watched as he began lifting,and I noticed that only the left leg of thestand was touching the pavement. He had thebike rocked to its left as he tried to use thestand. When he finally got the stand deployed,the bike flopped to its right and rested on bothlegs. The moral of the story? Practice doesn’tmake perfect unless it’s perfect practice.Otherwise, all you’re doing is developing abad habit.StuUView Airlift SuccessHello Stu. I remembered your article aboutthe UView Airlift when I found no record ofthe coolant being changed on my ‘new’ 2002GL1800. A quick look through back issues ofWing World and I found the article in theFeb.’07 issue. I reviewed the tool kit both inbrass and in plastic and found the best price forthe brass version on Amazon.com. NAPAwanted nearly twice the money for the samething.I must have read your review 10 timesbefore screwing up my courage to change thecoolant. Somewhere I had read that the coolantshould be drained and then fresh distilledwater should be run through the system so Ibought 2 gallons of the distilled water. Thefirst flush with water brought out more greencoolant at about half strength on the hydrometer.I pulled another vacuum, added morewater, drained that and the water came out38 Wing World

nearly clear. By the way, I started up the enginefor 30 seconds before draining each flush tomix remaining old coolant with the water. TheUView Airlift worked as well as you said. Itwas really something to see the coolant beingsucked up the hose into the cooling system. I’drecommend flushing three times as water ischeap and you get a more thorough job. A couplethoughts: Have everything ready beforehand,i.e. A large container to hold drainedcoolant, raise the Wing upon blocks 2-4” toease removing and replacing the recovery tank,leave the front lower cowl off through the firstwarm up cycle, wipe up any spilled coolantaround the radiator. cap and drain area.The hardest part of the whole operation isgetting the recovery tank hoses off and backon. Is there a special tool for those funny littlewire hose clamps?I’d recommend using painters tape to hold aprotective cover on the right side cowl up to theright side pocket. You also need to control theventuri plastic hose end as it will spray somefluid. All in all it was a rewarding experienceas I had fun and saved some money instead ofpaying shop labor rates. Two cars and a truckare next.Bill EllisGWRRA #92972Sequim, WashingtonThanks for the note, Bill. It’s always apleasure to hear that my efforts have saved aMember time, money, aggravation, or trouble.And it’s especially nice when they solve problemsthat are otherwise unsolvable. In thatregard, the UView tool shines, and I hope thatyou received the full benefit. Yes, it’s nice toobtain a spill-free fill while eliminatingtrapped air from the system. But I’m speakinghere of the ability to remove a significantamount of residual liquid from the cooling systemthat would otherwise contaminate or dilutethe fresh coolant. To remove those funny littleclamps from the overflow hose, use funny littlefingers. Or, you could do as I do—siphon thecontents of the overflow from the bottle’s filleropening, refill to the brim with clean water, andsiphon it dry once more.I recently viewed an Internet discussionwhere the forum members spoke of being ableto install only about 3.6 quarts of fresh coolantin their GL1800s after draining, and thatincluded the amount necessary to refill theoverflow bottle. With the overflow bottle capacity(0.69 quarts) subtracted out of that 3.6quart figure, we see that only about 2.91 quartsactually was needed to refill the radiators andengine. The amount should have been 3.73quarts. That means that about 0.82 quartsremained trapped in the system—about 22%of the total capacity, disregarding the overflowbottle. Perhaps those folks didn’t rememberthe article. Or, they may not have beenMembers, and therefore had no access to WingWorld.By testing the strength of the first flush liquid,you exposed the nature of the problem—there was enough old coolant remaining in thecooling system (approximately 22%) afterdraining, that refilling with plain water produceda half-strength solution. This is becausethe drain “T” in front of the engine drains frompoints on the cylinder heads that are not thelowest points in the cooling system. Largediameter hoses that run parallel to the framerails are at a lower level, and they will stillcontain some coolant when fluid stops drippingfrom the drain. Pulling a vacuum on the“empty” cooling system causes these hoses tobe squished flat as a pancake, forcing anyfluid they contain higher up into the system. Agood portion of that fluid ends up in the cylinderheads and will drain out when the T isopened again.During one of my Garage Day events herein Phoenix, Steve Larsen of MotorcycleConsumer News (also a GWRRA Member)brought his GL1800 over so all in attendancecould watch me use the UView tool to changehis coolant. After draining the coolant, I rein-1500 OWNERS!Pitch that FM Modulatorand Cassette Adapter.Now you can plug straight in to youriPod, GPS, MP3 playerIntroducingKennedy Technology Group’s new1500 Radio RetrofitServiceAdds an auxiliary audio input tothat old radio.$99 99 + ShippingKennedy Technology Group, Inc.Rose Hill, Kansas USA800.287.7033316.776.1111www.cellset.com/retrofitAugust 2008 39

stalled the drain plug, sucked the system downto 25” of vacuum, then released the vacuumand reopened the drain. Both positive commentsand non-repeatable expletives camefrom the crowd as more coolant drained...anddrained...and drained. I flushed the systemtwice with plain water, then repeated the vacuumoperation twice to remove as much wateras possible. The result? Refilling the radiatorsand engine with the UView tool left only about8 ounces of 50/50 coolant in the one-gallonjug, and another gallon had to be crackedopen to finish refilling the overflow bottle.Steve was impressed. He felt that for the benefitof non-Members, this experience neededto be chronicled in the pages of MCN. If thathappened, I missed it.StuFrequency of Oil Changesand Spark Plug ChangesI own a 1996 SE GL1500 Gold Wingthat I bought new. The owner’s manual statesthat the engine oil and oil filter should bechanged every 8,000 miles, but it seems every8,000-mile interval is not frequent enough.Automobiles are required to be changed atleast every 5,000 miles. I have always changedthe oil and filter at intervals of every 4,500 to5,000 miles.The owner’s manual also states that thespark plugs should be changed every 8,000miles. This seems to be a little too frequent,but I have changed the sparks plugs every8,000 to 10,000 miles.Will you please elaborate on both?Thanks. I really enjoy reading your articlesin the Wing World, along with the rest of theWing World magazine.Charles A. HowardGWRRA #75108Roland, OklahomaCharles, many newer automobiles havemanufacturer-specified oil change intervals of7,500 miles. While today’s oils are far superiorto those of just a few years ago, like you, Ipersonally don’t feel comfortable going 8,000miles between oil changes, especially if there’smuch in the way of short trips or stop & godriving involved. If the mileage had been riddenin only a few weeks with few heat and coolcycles, that might be different. Your preferredintervals seem reasonable to me.Spark plugs are a different issue. Whilesome claim that motorcycle engines are“tougher” on plugs, they aren’t that muchtougher, especially not a mildly tuned, liquidcooledengine like that in your GL1500. Thewaste-spark system employed fires each plugtwice as often as those in most automobiles,and that will contribute to more rapid electrodeerosion. But I’ve not seen evidence thatthe spark plugs in a GL1500 wear any morerapidly than they do in most cars. Bear in mindthat the standard plug for a 1500 is neitherplatinum nor iridium tipped, so use beyond16,000 miles is probably false economy consideringa worn plug’s effect on fuel mileage.Longer and better performance can be hadfrom iridium spark plugs. You might try eitherNGK brand DPR7EIX-9 or the new iridiumplugs from Autolite—# XS4164. The iridiumcoating on the electrodes is much more resistantto erosion and resultant rounding of theelectrodes and widening of the spark gap.StuCB WhineStu, I have a 1981 GL1100, and it is ourpride and joy. It has just a little over 26,000original miles on it: My wife and I enjoy riding,and people tell me I need to get it brokenin by taking it on some trips.It does not have a CB or intercom systemon it, so I have purchased a set of MRC-11XMotorcycle Radio Communicator that we useto talk to each other. I have put a CB wherethe radio mounts but, when I turn on the CB,I get a high-pitched whine and it varies up ordown as I accelerate and decelerate. I havegone to Radio Shack here, and they look at melike I’m crazy when I tell them my problem.Since I read all your responses in WingWorld, I figured I’d give it a shot and ask thepro. What can I get to eliminate the high shrillwhine coming thru the CB? I’ve adjusted thesquelch but, when someone talks to me, it’sthere.Help! We want to go on trips but don’t wantto be without outside help if needed.Jessie & Terry LavenderGWRRA #277454Burkburnett, TexasJessie, I’m unfamiliar with the CB gearyou’ve purchased, but it’s possible that it’s verysensitive to electronic interference. If youremove the CB antenna and the whine is stillpresent, then perhaps an in-line noise filterinstalled on the CB’s power wire will help (butnot if the CB is running on internal batteries).If the whine goes away when the antenna isremoved from the CB, it’s likely caused by yourignition system. There isn’t much you can do inthat case other than making sure the bike hasresistor spark plugs and caps installed andthat all high tension wiring connections areclean and tight. Try unscrewing the plug capsfrom the wires, cut about 1/4” from the wires’ends, then screw the plug caps back on.Finally, check to see if the whine goes awaywhen you apply the brakes (brake lights on). Ifit does, replacement of the regulator/rectifierunit will likely eliminate or greatly reduce thesymptom.Stu40 Wing World

Air FilterHi Stu, what do you think about the oiled,screen-and-gauze type air filter on a GL1500?I would like to change it with the OEM filter.Is it right, or do you think it would becomea problem?Joe Joseph MoslerGWRRA #119951Koeln, GermanyJoe, before modifying our bikes with aftermarket“solutions”, we should first decide ifwe have a problem or symptom that needs tobe eliminated. It’s my opinion that the genuineHonda air filter element provides more effectivefiltration than any aftermarket filter availablefor your bike, regardless of design ormanufacturer. The idea that an aftermarket filterprovides extra airflow is meaningless,unless the engine has been modified in a waythat causes it to consume more air per unit oftime than the OEM filter is capable of passingwithout causing undue restriction. Otherwise,increased flow capacity is unlikely to provideany real (as opposed to a perceived) benefit.Because few Gold Wings have been modifiedin such ways, I doubt your bike falls into thatcategory. For highly modified engines usedprimarily in racing applications, increasedairflow is often required. And best-possiblefiltration takes a back seat to best-possibleengine output on a racing machine, becausethose engines (and filters) will be serviced farmore frequently than a stock, street-riddenmachine.The original filter in your GL1500 actuallyincreases in efficiency as dirt loading progresses,and many have found that the 12,000-mile suggested replacement interval is needlesslyconservative. Because of the size andautomotive design of the GL1500’s air filter,you may find that doubling that interval willnot result in reduced fuel mileage or engineperformance. An oiled filter may increase inefficiency as well, but it depends on oil for filtrationefficiency. As that oil gets sucked fromthe filter medium, efficiency will be reduced.And it’s not uncommon to find a coating ofundesirable residue on the throttle plates ofbikes equipped with oiled air filters. You mayalso notice an undesirable increase in thesound volume from the air intake.I’m aware that some aftermarket filterscome with a mileage guarantee that virtuallyno rider would exceed. But that is merely aguarantee that the filter will retain its physicalintegrity, not that it will cause the engine tolast for any particular number of miles.Finally, there is the issue of time and effortrequired to service oiled filters. They shouldbe cleaned and re-oiled at regular intervals—intervals that are much more frequent, in myopinion, than filter manufacturers may suggest.And the filter must be dried naturally, notby the use of compressed air. This is all moremessy and time consuming than simply droppingin a new filter and dropping the old one inthe trash can. Bottom line? Increased noise,messy maintenance, no meaningful increase ineither performance or fuel mileage, dubiousclaims regarding filtering efficiency, and whatI believe is a false expectation of extendedservice intervals.Yes, an oiled filter is a one-time purchase,but what’s the true cost? You make the call.StuGL 1500 AlternatorI have a 1989 GL1500 with 55,000 miles onit, and I bought it new. My wife and I arepreparing to put about 5,000 miles on it soon,and I understand that the GL1500 alternatorhas a bad reputation for reliability. My alternatoris strong and has never given me any problem.My question is: When the alternator fails,what is the problem? Is it the windings, rectifier,bearings, brushes or something else, or isthere no definite weak spot? Also at 55,000miles, do you think I should check the brushesfor wear?Thank you.Howard R WileyGWRRA #137602Oklahoma City, OklahomaHi Howard. At 55,000 miles, I think youmay be wise to clean out the brush holders inyour ’89’s alternator and be sure the brushesare free to move in them. This is the biggestissue with the alternators on earlier modelGL1500 Wings.StuCamping TrailerStu, I am planning to try trailer campingwith my ’99 Gold Wing SE. I have two questionswith this regard.First, I have questioned some trailer manufacturersabout where to pick up the electricsource for the lights (stop, running, and turn).I was told that there is a location under the seatwhere the rear light harness is plugged in. Isthere an aftermarket harness that will plug intothis location and allow a trailer light plug to berun from there? Or should I just splice in at thislocation or somewhere else?Second, I am mounting a hitch and note thatif I cut away rear fender “A”, everything willfall into place. Do I have the wrong hitch, or iscutting away rear fender “A” the way to go?Bruce L. SaundersGWRRA #63746Wauconda, IllinoisBruce, The Electrical Connection sells plug& play trailer wiring harness adapters foryour bike. Give ’em a call. Regarding the hitch,I’ve never seen one that required cutting any ofthe bodywork, and I sure wouldn’t do that tomy bike. Note that installation of some hitchesis facilitated by removing the rear fender, thenreinstalling it after the hitch installation is finished.If the fender won’t fit without cutting it,even after the hitch is completely installed,then you have the wrong hitch in my opinion—even if it’s sold as fitting the GL1500. AndBruce—camping trailers are often considerablyheavier than other types. I encourage youto weigh it when fully loaded, read our towingarticle in the June, 2008 issue of Wing World,then make prudent decisions regarding towingspeeds and loading.Stu ●August 2008 41

By Stu OltmanSeveral months ago, a new battery maintainer for the powersports market was brought to myattention. Ho Hum. Same stuff, different day. But wait, this one’s maker—PulseTech ProductsCorporation—claims it will increase battery service life between three and five times.Fully expecting to be handing out anotherof my “Malarkey Awards”, I contacted themanufacturer for details and samples.And I’m glad I did, because the product thatarrived has proven quite impressive.The New Product and aBackground on BatteriesPulseTech Products has developed proprietarybattery charging methods that the U.S.military has adopted. Now the company hasapplied those same concepts in a smaller packagefor powersports batteries.For those who remember our test of fivebattery maintainers back in 2002, rememberthat we stated that sulfation is the major causeof battery failure. (Check out the article onlineto refresh your memory at www.wingworldmag.com/archives/august2002/magazine/article/battery.html.)Sulfation occurs when a partially discharged(or not fully charged) battery is leftunused and uncharged for extended periods.The sulfate crystals that form on the surface ofthe battery plates during discharge can be easilyremoved if the battery is brought back tofull charge in a short while. But if left unattended,they’ll begin to harden. At that point,it becomes almost impossible to remove thesulfate—the longer the battery sits unused, themore difficult it is to recharge it thoroughly.Because the chemical reaction in the batteryis dependent on uncontaminated platesurface area, our battery will then have lessability to deliver the needed amperage forengine starting.“But,” you might say,“I use mybike every day. How can the battery becomedischarged?” Simple. It takes a higher voltagethan most vehicles’ systems produce toremove all sulfate. And if we have accessoriesinstalled that cause our system to run atreduced voltage, the problem worsens.What Makes a Bike’s Battery Different?So why is it that a car battery doesn’t sufferthese problems? It does. But given the sizeof most car batteries and the amount of overcapacitythey have relative to the vehicle’sdemand, they can tolerate a higher level ofsulfation before being unable to perform theirjobs.In our 2002 article, we showed the pulsingthat occurred when each of the 5 chargerswere operating. But we also stated that thosepulses were merely the result of the filteringmethods used, rather than being designed infor desulfation purposes. We also discussed42 Wing World

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the fact that each of those chargers terminatedits charge and went to float mode when thebattery’s natural charge acceptance ratedropped below around 0.3 amps.What Makes This Product Different?PulseTech’s Xtreme Charge is an entirelydifferent animal. Its patented charge algorithmscombined with separate high frequency pulsationcircuit was developed specifically to breakup and dissolve partially hardened sulfationdeposits and more deeply charge the battery.And the unit doesn’t quit when the battery’sacceptance rate drops to 0.3 amps. In fact, itwas observed to continue providing charge atan acceptance rate of only 0.075 amps.What’s that mean to you? It means that, ifleft on the Xtreme Charge, a battery will likelybe at a higher state of charge than if it hadbeen charged with any other product thatwe’ve examined which was designed for powersportsbatteries. A higher state of chargemeans less sulfate on the plates. And that factalone should increase battery service life.Will it increase it 3 to 5 times? I’d have toask—3 to 5 times over what? Certainly, itwould increase it significantly over having notused any battery maintainer. But I’m convinced,based on some observations, that it willincrease service life over what might beexpected when using other models of batterymaintainer. Here’s what leads me to that conclusion.Fountain of Youth? Not ExactlyThe first testing we did was to evaluate theXtreme Charge’s ability to desulfate andrecover batteries that had been neglected forextended periods. To that end, we procuredseveral neglected batteries for GL1800 and allearlier model Gold Wings and tested them forcapacity using two different powersports batterytesters. Any batteries that tested as “Bad– Replace” were not included in the test. Anybattery with voltage less than 12 volts was alsoexcluded.We then noted the reported ColdCranking Amps (CCA) of each battery beforeattaching it to the Xtreme Charge.Though theXtreme Charge indicated it had charged eachbattery in this test to 100%, none of the batteriesshowed any significant increase in CCA.We therefore conclude that the charge levelreached, though it may have been 100% ofwhat those batteries were capable of accepting,did not result in desulfation to any significantdegree.Keeping Good Batteriesin Good ConditionWe then proceeded to test the unit onused batteries that were in reasonably goodcondition, as shown by our test devices.Several of these batteries did indeed shownotable increases in CCA readings, even afterhaving been previously charged with otherbrands and models of battery maintainers.As most of you already know, a freshlycharged battery will show a higher voltageacross its terminals than after it’s been allowedto “rest” for several hours. And the voltagewill decay further over time, as the battery sitsunused and begins to discharge. For sealed,maintenance-free batteries, the voltage at restshould be at least 12.8 volts (slightly above 13would be better), and all of the batteries weconsidered to be in serviceable condition fellwithin that range when removed from otherbrands of charger. After one week, not one ofthem still showed more than 12.8 volts.Then we charged these same batteries withthe Xtreme Charge. Each of the batteries hada terminal voltage immediately after charge inexcess of 13 volts—no surprise there. Whatwas surprising was that two weeks after charging,all except one still showed at least 13 voltsacross the terminals. It was this fact that indicatedthe batteries had indeed been taken to ahigher state of charge and had more sulfateremoved than when charged with any of theother well-known powersports battery maintainers—the5 used in our 2002 testing. Andthe specifically designed pulsing delivered inthe maintenance mode is likely to keep themthat way.Other Charging FeaturesAside from the thorough charge, theXtreme has lights that help the user understandwhat’s going on. If everything is in order,the green “on” light will indicate AC power, andthe red “test” light indicates that the unit istesting the battery’s condition.Should the red “no connection” lamp light,either the connection at the battery is loose,or the fuse in the charging pigtail is blown.(This last problem often occurs when a rideruses the pigtail to power heated clothing orother accessories, as most units include only a3-amp fuse.The Xtreme Charge uses 7.5-ampfuses in both the permanent mount and alligatorclip lines included with the product).Should the user connect the charger inreversed polarity, all lights will flash, and abuzzer will sound.The “bad battery” light indicateseither a 6-volt battery or a non-recoverable12-volt has been attached.Intermittently, the unit will pause and retestthe battery. Then it will display the battery’sstate of charge. When the battery is fullycharged, the 100% LED will illuminate, thecharge light will go out, and the battery can beleft on maintenance mode indefinitely.Finally, should a battery not reach 100%charge within 24 hours, the Xtreme Chargewill cease charging, and illuminate the “bad battery”LED.Usability and SurvivabilityThere are some small chargers available insealed, plastic configuration, but none with thepower and efficiency of the 2.5-amp XtremeCharge. This makes the unit water resistant,though we don’t advocate intentionally leavingit in the rain. It also prevents dust, dirt, andinsects from shorting the electronics—a problemwe’ve experienced with some metal-casedunits that have cooling vents in the enclosure.The yellow rubber boot on the bottom is anice touch, too. It protects this surprisinglylight and powerful charger from the normalknocks and drops that can be expected in ashop environment. And it’s solid-state, meaningno large heat buildup.The power cord and charging line are each6 feet long. Add to that the 2-foot length ofeither the permanent or alligator clip pigtail,and you have the option to charge your bikefrom a wall outlet up to 14 feet away from thebike.We have only one item to pick at—the ringterminals on the permanent mount pigtail.Rather than being sized for the common 6mmbolts found on power sports batteries, they’resize is appropriate for 3/8” bolts. Because batteryterminal bolts on most cars and lighttrucks are only 5/16”, these terminals are toolarge to properly fit most vehicles. The usercan easily replace them, but we’d hope to seethe manufacturer make them more powersportsfriendly in the near future.ConclusionAll things considered, we like the XtremeCharge very much. It’s user friendly, highlyeffective, very light, and should prove verydurable.With a MSRP of $99.95, it’s sold witha 5-year warranty. A dealer listing and completeproduct details are available onPulseTech’s website. Visit them atwww.xtremecharge.com.●44 Wing World

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By Tina Vasquez • Editorial AssistantLet’s be honest: A lot of unfavorable things are said about Americans—we’re money hungry, we’re selfish, we’retrivial, and more. And at times, it’s easy for us as Americans to convince ourselves that these things are true.It often takes encountering a man like Rodger Fox to put these kinds of allegations into perspective; tomake us realize that not only are good people out there in America, but that they’re also doingvery good things. It just takes some courage to see them and to be one.odger, a Member ofRGWRRA, cancer survivor,and all aroundinteresting guy, certainly is one.And he is responsible for a “littlething” he likes to call the Ride forthe Relay, an eleven-day, sevenstateride along the historic Route66 that begins in Chicago,Illinois, and ends in SantaMonica, California. All of theproceeds from the event—downto the every last penny donatedby the riders and sponsors—benefitsthe American CancerSociety.Both Rodger and his wife Sue are cancersurvivors; Rodger himself is going on twentythreeyears with a clean bill of health. “It’s mybelief that when you’ve been helped in yourlife, it’s natural to want to give back, to want tohelp,” Rodger says. “After putting this ridetogether, I’ve realized that people want to help,you just have to give them the opportunity to.”The MissionThe ride, now in its third year, is gaining inpopularity, support and, most importantly,gaining in participants and sponsorship, whichmeans more money for the American CancerSociety. “The first year of the ride it was basicallyjust me and my motorcycle—I was theonly participant,” Rodger says. “We focusedmore on getting sponsors than we did otherriders. That first ride I raised $4,400 by myselfjust through sponsorships. This year we’reexpecting between 50-100 participants—withabout 20 of those riders making the entire tripfrom Illinois to California with me. We’re hopingto make around $25,000 this year, and youbetter believe we’re going to try our hardest toget there.”For those interested in joining the ride thisyear—which begins on Saturday, September 6,2008—or in donating money, there are severallevels of sponsorship. Each rider must donate$33, regardless of the distance he or she rides.For those not interested in making the rideitself, silver sponsors can donate $66, goldsponsors can donate $132, andcorporate sponsors can donate$660 (Notice the Route 66 symbolismin Rodger’s efforts?).More information, including thetrip schedule and applicationforms, can be found at Rodger’ssite ridefortherelay.com.The KarmaGood deeds always count,but sometimes the way theycome about isn’t so intentional.Rodger, a long time volunteer,found himself sitting in his livingroom with his wife one day trying to thinkof a way to couple his love of motorcycles withhis desire to ride along the country’s historicRoute 66—and then it just came to him, hesays. “I obviously started the relay because Iwanted to give back, but at the same time Ilove riding motorcycles. I wanted to go toCalifornia and I needed an excuse to stay onRoute 66 because, if I didn’t, I’d never stay ontrack because of all my friends and family inall directions,” Rodger explains. And so, kindof by accident and mostly through the goodnessof his heart, something really amazingwas born.The Ride for the Relay is as much aboutraising money for the American CancerSociety as it is about bringing like-mindedAugust 2008 49

people together for a cause thatmany hold near and dear. In fact,according to a recent study by theHarvard School of Public Health,ten percent of Americans saythey or another family member intheir household has been diagnosedor treated for some form ofcancer over the past five years.Many of the participants in Ridefor the Relay know the great upsand downs of living with or lovingsomeone with the disease;the joy of recovery or the pain oflosing someone is often the motivatingcause to donate their timeand money to the event. “I’ve noticed thatmany of the riders are either cancer survivorsthemselves or somehow have a special connectionto cancer. They know what it’s like andthey just want to give back,” Rodger says.Early in life, it’s hard to understand thatevery choice we make, every moral and beliefwe are imparted with and either cast aside orchoose to embrace, will somehow greatly contributeto the kind of man or woman webecome. Rodger, now sixty-five, began a lifeof service over 40 years ago as a teenager whenhe joined the U.S. Air Force right out of highschool. “I’ve always had a giving personalityand I truly love to help people. I can honestlysay that I like to see good things happen forothers,” Rodger says. So it’s little wonder thenthat the Ride for the Relay isn’t the first or onlyphilanthropic act under Rodger’s belt. He is aformer Red Cross volunteer and recentlystepped down from the Red Cross Board ofDirectors in his area. “I’ve thought about doingevents for other charities, but nothing too specificor nothing I’d want to make official justyet,” Rodger explains. “I couldn’t do Ride theRelay and another event in the same year,that’d be too much for me.”The FutureA major amount of planning goes into eachRide the Relay, which Rodger hopes to carryon for seven more years before passing it on tosomeone else. “In seven years, I’ll be seventytwo-years-oldand will have planned ten of therides. After that, I’ll be too old to carry thisthing out,” Rodger jokingly says. This year,despite a minor spill that he and his wife Suetook on their 2002 Gold Wing and in betweenchest x-rays, Rodger and Sue are still planningevery step of the ride—from the route they andmany of the riders will take right down to thehotels most of the riders will stay in. “It’s afreestyle ride, so everyone cankind of do their own thing,”Rodger says. “But I try to takegood care of my riders. I call nicehotels and, once I explain the rideand what we’re doing, I usuallyget a good rate. I don’t want myriders staying in cheap places thataren’t any good.”America is a big place and,thus, filled with all kinds of people.But despite what you see onthe news every night, there arepeople out there busting theirhumps and not only doing theright thing, but the good thing.And Rodger says he has had countless encounterswith these kinds of folks in all his types offundraising, including the Route 66 ride—everyone from the riders who participate tothose who donate money to make it all possibleto the wonderful people he’s met during histravels as part of the Ride for the Relay.“When I ride, I’m reminded that America isout there,” Rodger says. “It’s still strong, stillgiving, still good, and that’s all reflected in thekind and giving people we meet along theway.”Rodger ought to know; he’s met enough ofthem through his charitable events. And thoughtoo modest to admit it about himself and Sue,Rodger and his wife exemplify the type ofbravery it takes to make a real difference thesedays. Instead, they reserve those kudos for thebrave Americans, and international friends aswell, who help their charitable events thrive.●50 Wing World

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By Ginny Hill • GWRRA #265220-01 • Tucson,ArizonaFree at last and blowing town.The warm sun shone on our faces, the playful wind caressed our backsand soothed jangled nerves from the hectic week. Sprung from traditional cage travel, no mass of steeland glass hindered our view of the southwestern Arizona desert.We buzzed along the route to L.A. thatI used to call boring, on our hot-rod yellow Gold Wing. Comfort and performance to the max!think, darlin’, we’resoon to be grandparents.”“JustIt’s not a good idea to startlethe pilot, so I whispered intomy helmet microphone. “I’m soexcited—can’t wait to see howcute Jo looks eight months pregnant.Don’t we have a lot to bethankful for this Thanksgiving? Lifeis transforming for all of us.”Smiley, my husband and bestfriend, reached back and pattedmy knee with his gloved hand. Hepeeled off I-10 at Casa Grandetoward Gila Bend on I-8 to avoidPhoenix holiday traffic. We travelednorth on out-of-the-way Hwy85 to Buckeye and then rejoined I-10 toward L.A.“Hey, you’re not going to be myMotorcycle Mama anymore—soon to be my MotorcycleGrandma.” He chuckled.“That’ll take some getting used to…”We stopped in Blythe for the night, tiredbut not ‘bleached’. I popped my tight-fittinghelmet, skull cap and gloves off the instant thebike came to a stop at the motel and scratchedmy head vigorously. The heavy, yellow jacketwith protective armor came off next.The next morning, refreshed, I dressed insilk underwear, jeans, shirt, boots and jacket.Order of assembly is very important! My woolneck scarf, leather chaps, and extra-heavygloves came next and were going to feel goodthat morning. Helmets and gloves tuckedunder our arms, we headed out the door.I’m always delighted with my engineer husband’sskill at packing an incredible amount ofstuff into the Wing’s small saddlebags and compartments.Slow and sleepy mornings, however,tend to throw our sequences out of order.“Hey darlin’, where’s my lip gloss and sunscreen?”“It’s packed!”He pointed at the bottom of the overfullsaddlebag and gave me the ‘don’t even thinkabout it’ look.“Hmmm, I suppose you would just as soonI pick some up at a rest stop down the road a-ways?”“Ya think?”“Hey, works for me. By theway, thanks for the great packingjob.”He grinned.We flew along the freeway asfreely as the hawks that soaredabove us, leaning into the turns,enjoying the 360-degree view, andluxuriating in the freedom andpower to go as far as our heartsdesired. People often ask me if Iride my own bike. My answer isalways the same. How can I revelin the amber sunset shadows ondarkening hills, imagine shapes inwhite, fluffy clouds, or backseatdrive if I’m the pilot? No, co-rideris the place for me.A couple hours into the morning’sride, my let’s-get-to-our-destination-in-a-hurry-husbandpulled off theinterstate for a rest stop.“They probably have lip gloss here,” he said.“You’re awesome!” I impulsively tried tokiss him on the cheek, but bounced off whenour helmet face shields clanked together. “It’samazing how often we take breaks on thebike—just you and me on a carefree adventurewith all the time in the world.” My arms barelyreached around his padded jacket as Ihugged him.“We’re gonna lose position, ya know, Iworked hard to pass all those cars.”Back on the road, my pilot focused on re-52 Wing World

gaining our position. The muffled purr of themotor through my full-face helmet and radiantafternoon sun made me drowsy. I struggled tokeep my eyes open, startled awake when myhead nodded forward with a jerk. “Talk to meLove, I’m fallin’ asleep back here.”Not soon enough our joyous mother-to-beflung the door open—we saw plastic bins filledwith baby-boy clothes and toys stacked everywherearound the living room. I hugged Jo andbaby—my arms barely reached around.“You’rebeautiful!”The proud grandpa-to-be finally got histurn and wrapped his baby in a bear-hug.Show and tell began right after dinner—the6’4” father-to-be palmed his favorite baby hat,dwarfed in his large hand.White teeth glintingin his red beard, he patted Jo’s tummy. “Hurryup and get out—how can I play with you inthere?”Smiley’s blue eyes met mine across theroom and my heart burst.After so many yearstogether we watched our kids transforminginto parents in front of our eyes.The kids began dinner preparations but discoveredwe lacked just one thing. Pumpkin pie!The mother-to-be couldn’t live without pumpkinpie.And whipped cream.“Come on mom, let’s go.” She grabbed herpurse and the pumpkin-pie-shopping-teamlaunched out the door. We searched everyopen store within five miles until we scored.We marched through the front door giggling.“Taadumm! Now we can haveThanksgiving dinner.”I sipped a glass of fine wine and put my feetup while the kids prepared our feast. Afterdevouring the elegant dinner, I volunteered thegrandparent team for dish duty—the cookscollapsed onto their chairs.Thirty-six hours later and way too soon,we mounted our trusty steed for home. Wepassed out hugs like candy and left town earlyto beat the post-holiday shoppers onto the LAfreeway.The ghostly fog chilled us to the bone.“My teeth are chattering even though I’mstuffed into so many layers of clothes I feel likean abominable snowman,” I said.The wind chillfactor on such a cold, wet morning made meyearn for a warm cage to ride in.“Let’s buy some heated clothes before ournext trip,” he said. “Here, let’s take Hwy 111along the east side of the Salton Sea—it hasbetter twisties.” His silky, deep voice flowedover the intercom system as he stretched hisfeet out to rest on the highway pegs.We sailedaround the turn and headed south on 111.I cuddled up close to Smiley’s back. “I’mglad you’re finally relaxing—you were woundway-too-tight as we left home.”“What a visit—they’re gonna make greatparents,” he said. “And I’m glad it’s their turnfor dirty diapers and sleepless nights—it’s ourturn for the freedom of an empty nest.”We chatted the miles away—conversationsalways a precious highlight of road trips.“Hey, remember the west side of theSalton Sea we explored last year?” my husbandasked.“Do I!”I visualized the abandoned world we discoveredon that ride—the lonely wind, crustacean-shellsand dunes and seagulls offeredthe only visible life forms on that side of thesea.We looked over our shoulders every fewminutes and expected alien creatures from aB-rated Sci-fi to step out from behind thecrumbling shoreline homes rooted in severalfeet of salt water. Salt crystals clung to thedecaying structures. That resort once bustledwith activity and now was molded in silence inthe aftermath of two 100-year tropicalstorms—Kathleen in 1976 and Doreen in1977. We peered through glass-less windowframes at the forsaken rusty refrigerators andstoves.The memories gave me goose bumps.What adventure awaited us this year?We lowered our speed and cruised into aghost town of a day area.The ‘sand’ crunchedunder our boots, and pelicans dipped into thesalty sea feasting on the abundant fish.“Look here.” Smiley walked to the SaltonSea shoreline and waved me over.“Nothin’ butthousands of dead, stinky fish everywhere youlook.”“Their little tails stick straight up.” I wrinkledmy nose as I tiptoed up beside him in anattempt to avoid stepping on the dead fish.“Hundreds more are washing up in thewaves.”We ran into a local expert on the beachand he explained the eerie phenomena.“The Tilapia, the most common fish in theSalton Sea, is really sensitive to low temperaturesand low oxygen levels,” he said. “In thewinter, when the temperatures in the Sea fall,a lot of fish may die off.Then in the summertime,the algae blooms die and use up a lot ofthe oxygen in the water—and the fish die offonce again.”Smiley let out a long, low whistle.Our new friend rambled on. “The SaltonSea’s salinity level is 25% more than the PacificOcean. Most people don’t know this, but theColorado River feeds the Sea and it brings inabout a trainload of salt every day.There’s nooutlet, so as the water evaporates it leaves thesalt behind.The salt accumulates, kills the fish,plus the birds that eat them. It’s necessary toAugust 2008 53

emove several million tons of salt every yearto maintain current salinity levels.”“Thanks a million—we better head outnow,” we said. We walked back to the bikeshaking our heads. My pilot mounted the bikeafter we pulled on our helmets and gloves.“Ready?” I asked, poised to climb on oncehe gave the go-ahead.He tapped the kick stand up, steadied thebike, and nodded his head. “What a crazyworld our grandson will grow up in.”I swung up behind him.“I wonder about theRoss Gull we read about in the L.A.Times a fewdays ago. He sure got a lot of press from thebird experts, being from Siberia and all. Iwanna see this famous bird.”“Yeah, this adventurous gull’s never beensighted this far south. But our next landingspot is lunch!”I-8 took the yellow Wing and us by thewindswept Algodones Dunes.An army of dunebuggies scurried up and down the barrenwastelands. Hundreds of parked RV’s, trailers,pickups and tents stretched for miles. Thefour-day holiday weekend appeared to be apopular time at the dunes.We stopped for the night at the retroSpace Age Lodge in Gila Bend.The wisdom ofnot over extending one’s limits on a bike tripbecame obvious. The rumble of three bikesdownshifting to enter the lodge parking lotcaught our attention.The second rider cut theturn short, popped over the curb and wentdown. Smiley ran over to help ‘right the54 Wing World

wronged bike’; a tired, 50-something womanemerged from beneath her helmet andrefused the offer of his outstretched hand.Her response surprised us. “I lay my bikedown occasionally, but this is the first time onmy new bike—but its okay, I could ride allnight!” Her over confidence distressed us andeven more so when the three bikes headedback out into the black night a few minuteslater in search of other accommodations, theclosest about100 miles away.Our Rider Education instructor’s voicerang in our ears: “Stop when you’re tired—agreat strategy to stay out of the EmergencyRoom. Extra responsibility comes with thefreedom of cage-less travel.”We shot up a quick prayer for their safety.I’m thankful we stop often—trips are waymore fun when we’re rested and can enjoyout-of-the way places.And I really like the safetyfactor of traveling on a shocking-bumblebeeyellow bike with matching jackets—we’re hardto miss. I like it that way.We explored the quirky lodge with itscrazy space ship on top of the lobby. Brilliantstars glowed in the crisp night sky. Deliciousaromas from the Space Age Restaurant teasedus in the front door.After dinner we put on our bathing suits,slid through the spaceship nose-cone poolentrance and soaked our weary muscles in thehot tub.The titanium décor with space memorabiliapeppered throughout the Lodge maintainedthe Space Age theme and made for a uniquestay.The next morning the brilliant sunshinesparkled in the chrome of our 800-poundmachine. My biker leaned over, puffed some airon it, and polished it to a mirror finish with hishandkerchief.“Let’s go home, Babes.” He aimed the Wingout of Gila Bend on Hwy 85 and headed southto I-8. A colony of saguaro cactus dotted thelandscape and waved their gnarled arms at usas we flew by.Soon back to the crazy truck drivers on I-10, we headed south on an east-west freeway.I wiggled in my seat after awhile andyawned. “Hey, I’m ready for a hot cup of coffee,how ’bout you?”After sailing off the freeway and sipping ourcoffee, we basked in the sun for a few minutes,then removed another layer of cold-weatherouterwear.“Coffee was a great idea, Grandma!Ya know I was thinking, riding our bike haschanged the way I look at life. I see peoplewith more care and respect now.”I smiled. “As we transform into our newseason of life, I’m thrilled to follow the voiceof freedom as a Motorcycle Grandma. Nottravel around in a warm, dry, risk-free cage allthe time.The Wing awaits us.”●56 Wing World

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By Jim “Primer” (trust us, you’ll “get it” later) Tadlock • GWRRA #259150 • Edgerton, KansasIt was June of 2007, and I was talking to Johnnie Crow on the phone.We were talking motorcycles,of course and, in fact, we had to—we had already gossiped about everyone we could thinkof.Therefore, our conversation naturally turned to the only other thing either of us knows muchabout—motorcycles.Johnnie mentioned that he had planned toride Pikes Peak with some friends but thatthey had backed out for one reason oranother.That’s when I foolishly said,“Gee thatsounds like fun.” (I sometimes allow myAlligator Mouth to overload my ButterflyBehind.)But, having pronounced the big statementthat I would like to go, we set a date for greatadventure. Little did I know back then that ourride would turn into a “Big Dog Ride”.What is a BDR?So what exactly is a Big Dog Ride, and howdo you recognize one? Well, let it suffice to sayyou will know you are on a BDR when youhave any, or all, of the following things happen:At various times during your ride, MotherNature throws you:• Heavy rain• Thick fog• Blinding sun• Darkness• Severe sunrise (or sunset) that youmust ride into• Near freezing temperatures• Searing heat• Headwinds that slow you down• Tailwinds that speed you up• Quartering winds that make you notMe on myTitaniumWing.sure which way to go• and, of course, crosswinds that try toknock you off your bikePlus, while you are dealing with the combinationof things that Mother Nature bringsyour way, the DOT (Department ofTransportation) must also bless you with:• Less-than-perfect Interstates, USHighways, secondary roads, and citystreets• Actual dirt roads• Plenty of loose gravel• 100-mph straight-aways but only 5-mph switchbacks• Bumpy roads and washboard roads,but hardly any smooth roads• and, of course, the occasional missingbridgeAdd to the Mother Nature/DOT mix thefact that, like with many rides, you’re still dealingwith:• Finding gas• Finding food• Staying cool• Staying warm• Finding your way to the hotel and theattraction (or distraction) you camefor• Those crazy drivers (interspersed,thankfully, with the courteous ones)• and, of course, Bubba in the big truckwho can’t back up without hitting aparked motorcycleIf you find yourself with all these thingswhile on your motorcycle, then rest-assuredthat you are on a Big Dog Ride.And you’d betterbe “one with your motorcycle” if you hope58 Wing World

The “Big Dog” riding group to Pikes Peak.to emerge unscathed! If not, stay on theporch!Jim’s Philosophy (For What It’s Worth)Now here are my thoughts on group riding:1. Group Etiquette:a. The group is here to have a goodtime. Be considerate of others and goalong with what is happening. If youdon’t like how things are done, thenfeel free to complain AFTER you haveorganized a ride.b. Be on time. Don’t punish those whoare on time and reward those whoare late.c. It’s okay to be late on occasion, butcall to let others know so they canmake plans for you. If you don’t havethe courtesy to call, then plan onbeing left behind.2.Arrive at the agreed upon place with:a. A full tank of gas.b. A full tummy.c. An empty bladder.3. Group rides are democracies, go withwhat the majority wishes. (If you disagree,then see Rule 1.a above.)Okay, now that you know what I think, besure to mail your check to me for whateverit’s worth! (By the way, there is a point to thislittle diatribe later; it was cleverly added herejust to confuse you.)Johnnie Crow—theoriginal instigator ofthis “Big Dog” trip—afterthe frog incident. (Noticethe undetermined bulgein his cheek where afrog might be!)Friday Morning, 6:30 AM—Lawrence, KansasThe Riders:• Dave “Viz” Aiken• Al “Rattler” Robertson• Mike “Highway” Haxton• “Trouble” Lezlee Bryan-Ford• “Johnnie-on-the-Spot” Crow• Jim “Primer” & “Trophy Wife” (“TW”)Ginny TadlockEach name has a story, and they will beexplained later.Okay, so we left Lawrence, Kansas, underthreatening skies; Al led us around theTurnpike and, all the while, we dodged rain.Once we got to our first stop, Al gave up thepoint man position and let me lead.For some reason, Johnnie (who had beento Colorado Springs before) appointed me(who had never been to Colorado Springs) asleader of the pack. Little did he know howmuch he would come to regret that later!Salina, Kansas:The Sad Story of“Hopper” the Long-legged FrogWe stopped in Abilene at a little hole-inthe-wallplace for breakfast and, shortly thereafter,in Salina for gas. After the gas stop, weAugust 2008 59

The sign in front of the Silver Saddle Motel.Lezlee's bikegetting repaired byAl Robertson andMike Haxton.Downtown Colorado Springs anda nice view of the mountains.congregated away from the pumps for a shortbreak, only to find that I had picked up a hitchhiker.You have heard of stowaways in the wheelwells of airliners and their fate? Well this iswhat happens to frogs when they jumpaboard a Gold Wing! (See photo.) Poor thing.Now I am not squeamish about killingthings if I have to for survival, but truth betold, I would rather allow someone else tobludgeon my food for me.And it had honestlynever occurred to me to use a motorcycleas a frog-hunting device. Growing up in ruralFlorida, we had always used a spear or a gig tocatch them. This poor guy must have beenvery surprised when he hopped up into thepath of my oncoming motorcycle.Well, most of us were a little disgusted byit all…but no, not good old Johnnie Crow; hedidn’t seem to mind one bit! In fact, hethought it was kinda tasty! (Look closely atthe picture in this article, and you’ll spy abulge in Johnnie’s cheek. My guess is thatbreakfast in Abilene did not quite fill him up.Johnnie said it was a shame to waste such afresh road kill. It’s hard to argue with that.(Just kidding, by the way.)But now that I’ve ribbed Johnnie, I’d like tomention that: Remember my philosophyabout being on time? Well every time wewere going somewhere, Johnnie was alwaysready to go. So I now call him “Johnnie On theSpot”. And, being the one who was alwaysprompt, that’s why he got to call “dibbs” onthe frog. (Hey, couldn’t help myself on thatone, Johnnie.)A Study in Gratitude: Ridingwith the Ingrates!Al did a great job of dodging the clouds upuntil Salina. Of course he was off I-70 for partof that ride and it was easy for him to dodgethe rain. I also didn’t know at the time that hecould see the rain coming in. But that’s whenhe decided I should lead.Now of course, being on I-70 for awhile,we had to go straight. And go straight wedid…right into some of the biggest raindropssince Forrest Gump was in Vietnam! Luckilywe stopped off on the side of the road andput on our raingear for the wet period. But Istill caught H-E-double toothpicks for gettingthe group wet.I tried pointing out that, up until that point,they had not had the opportunity to weartheir expensive wet-weather gear and that ithad actually been dry rotting in the saddlebags. I told the group I had done them all afavor by leading them smack into the rain sothat they could moisten their raingear materialand, hence, extend its life. After all, I reasoned,that would save them money in thelong run. But was I shown any gratitude? No!Instead, I was reminded several times thatAl had made sure we did not get wet under60 Wing World

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The frog that jumped aboard my bikeand landed under the crash bars.(And, no, I didn’t plant him there!)The truck that backed into Lezlee's bike.his control and that I was somehow less of aleader because I had allowed it to happen.That’s when it occurred to me that I was ridingwith a bunch of people who were just notgrateful for the favor I had done them. Afterthat—and for awhile—we rode along in a prolongedsilence...just me and the voices in myhead.A Bad Day on a Motorcycle…is StillBetter than a Great Day in the Office!So we got to Cheyenne Wells, Colorado,before Mike “Highway” Haxton (so-namedbecause he knew all the roads along the way)suggested we stop for gas in one of the lastplaces we could do so before getting onto theCO 94 Highway—a long, desolate stretch ofasphalt.We all filled up our bikes, parked them, andwent inside to do the potty break thing (andyes, my wife makes me use the word“potty”…just one of the indignities of beingmarried, I reckon). Well, about that time,Lezlee parked her bike behind a truck—whereit was plainly visible to everyone…except thetruck driver!So the truck driver backs over Lezlee’s bikeand knocks it to the ground. But thankfully,being a responsible driver, he calls the policeto report the accident.Well, the local constabulary arrives on thescene very quickly and is obviously anxious touse the cop equipment that was lying aroundthe station and writes up a report.They actuallytook 48 color glossy photographs to beused as evidence later! Let’s see, they took picturesof the approach, the getaway, the northwestcorner, the southwest corner. Oh, andthen there was the aerial photography, too.Apparently, according to one bystander,Lezlee’s bike being backed over was thebiggest event to happen in that area in the past37 years.Wow!But the people in this little town were allvery nice and friendly and the driver apologizedto me at least twice for messing up ourtrip. Actually, though, it really wound up beingno big deal.Al and “Highway” made some quick repairsto Lezlee’s bike and then took it for a shortspin to make sure things were in workingorder.Then, armed with the police report andthe now-damaged saddle bags in my Bushtectrailer, our group set off on the road again.Andof course we took it slow for awhile to makesure there was nothing wrong yet with thebike that would make it unsafe.But all’s well that ends well, and Lezlee’sstock went up in my mind (as I’m sure it did ineveryone else’s mind, too). She handled thewhole situation gracefully; instead of gettingupset and kicking the truck (which I’m sure Iwould have done), she pretty calmly andunemotionally just dealt with the situation.Amazing.And if you think about it, frankly the situationcould have been much worse. Someonecould have been hurt or the bike could havebeen un-drivable. In that case, we would havehad to have left Lezlee at the gas station witha hot dog, a candy bar and a bottle of wateruntil we returned two days later.Worse yet, it could have been my bike thathad gotten run over…in which case I wouldstill be in jail in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado,awaiting a manslaughter (albeit justifiable) trial.“No Services for 90 Miles”—Are You Kidding Me?Fellas I don’t know about you, but when Isee a rest area ahead or am at a gas stationwith Trophy Wife and ask her if she has to“potty”, her answer is almost always the same:“No, I’m all right.”Now me on the other hand? Well, let’s justsay I have arrived at the point in my life whereI never pass up a chance to go visit the porcelain.I know better.But let us get one mile away from the gasstation, or just far enough away from a toiletthat I cannot change lanes without wreckingfour cars to get to a rest area, and you can betyour last dollar that TW will be sure to say:“Um…I have to go, can we stop soon?”But I do have a secret to share: I had alwaysthought that this sort of scenario just appliedto wives…but this trip proved me wrong.AndI also found out this type of “tragic trip interruption”isn’t just confined to females either; ithappens to guys, too.So we’re no more than 20 minutes fromour infamous last gas stop and on CO 94 (withno other services for 90 miles) when we hearon the radio something about someone’s bladderbeing full.With that,Al drops back to take advantageof the “facilities” which, in this case of course,was a big Willow tree that hung precariouslyover a gully that had not seen much fluid sincethe dust bowl ended. So Al instructs us all togo ahead and he’ll catch up with us. (Actually, Ithink he was just wanting privacy more thanbeing considerate, so we left him there to fendfor himself.)But, by gum, in no time at all he catches upwith us! And I had to think to myself, Heck ifthat were me, I wouldn’t have had enough time toeven get started, let alone finish.I figured he must just not have had to go allthat bad, but then he starts telling us about arattlesnake he saw in the gully. Apparently thesnake did not appreciate the sudden warmrainfall and made threats, thus causing Al tomount the bike and high-tail it to safety withus.And later, Al was overheard telling Johnnieabout how he “warn’t afraid of no runt snakeand he better not see that snake around thereagain…”. I didn’t catch the whole conversation,but the gist of it was that if “Rattler”Robertson ever sees that little squirt again, itwill just be too bad for the snake.62 Wing World

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Colorado Springs…is Still Better than aGreat Day in the Office!Well, we finally pulled into ColoradoSprings and found accommodations at theSilver Saddle Motel. How appropriate.Then wereadied ourselves for the trip up the mountainthe next day.Now “Highway” Haxton had recommendedboth the route and the hotel, so we hadbased our trip time here on his authority.Andthough the Silver Saddle is an older hotel—probably dating back to the late post-WorldWar II era when my parents were travelingaround and seeing the sites—it actually wasn’tbad at all.The rooms were clean, the staff was friendlyand accommodating, and, the best part, youcan park your bike right in front of the room,which gives you easy access to carry things inand out.And one of the things I liked best wasthat the towels were large enough that I couldactually dry my entire self off. You know, notthose undersized towels.Not that undersized towels are a big dealto me, mind you, but I was once owned by adog Rascal, my Golden Retriever (RIP 2004),who had taught me a good many things aboutlife, including drying off properly. For instance,Rascal taught me:• The joy of a good back scratching• The value of a good stretch• and, of course, how to properly rollaround on the carpet after a bath todry off the hair on one’s backNow Trophy Wife, on the other hand, whileperhaps agreeing with the first two thingsRascal taught me thinks that it’s undignified tohyper-dry oneself and prefers a more delicatemethod of drying off. So if a hotel has verysmall towels, so be it. Fortunately though, theSilver Saddle had nice big towels. Not thatundersized towels are a big deal to me though,mind you.That being said, other nice amenities at thehotel included a nice swimming pool, a pleasantcontinental breakfast, and great hot tubs.(Quick mental note to self, though: Next timeremember not to bring soap or shampoo intothe hot tubs. Apparently it makes the hotelmanager visibly agitated.) No problem though;I am not much for taking a tub bath anyway. Imuch prefer a shower.Anyway, I like to swim. In fact,Trophy Wifeknows to always pack my swimsuit. I am a bitof a fish out of water when I don’t swim oftenenough but, as I mentioned, the Silver Saddlehas a pool, so I was good.At the smallish pool, though, there was abunch of young people (about 30 to 40 yearsold which, consequently, made me realize thatThe older I get, the older YOUNG gets! Not a baddeal, though, considering now I just get to havemore fun with “young” people because thereare more of them to have fun with).Anyway, so these “young ’uns” werecrowding out the pool. Therefore, under theguise of testing out the water temperature, Ijust had to “accidentally” drop my Baby Ruthbar into the pool before politely sitting backdown on the lounge chair with Trophy Wife.Amazingly (tongue in cheek), it only tookabout 10 minutes before the crowd of youngpeople suddenly decided to up and leave thepool, making faces and “ooo”-ing (is that evena word?) as they left. After that, Trophy Wifeand I had the pool all to ourselves.Or so I thought. I was just about to makemy move on Trophy Wife when, all of the sudden,“Johnnie-on-the-Spot”shows up!He saunters up, spies my Baby Ruth floatingthere near the steps in the shallow end,scoops it up, parks his patootie there, and happilybegins munching away. Plus, he starts chattinglike a Jaybird on a wire about the day’s rideand how eager he is about the ride up to PikesPeak in the morning.All I could think was Thanks a lot Johnnie,and So much this time for puttin’ the moves onTrophy Wife!●(Read Part 2 of “Humorous Tale of a‘Big Dog’ Group Ride” next issue.)• Sealed lighting• 11" ground clearance• Aluminum rims• Powder coated tongue• Aerodynamically designed• Three year warrantyDon't waste your money,get a quality trailerfirst time around!• Dual T-handle security latches with matching Keys• Removable tongue is ideal for storage, and theftelimination• Won’t corrode or stress crack, stronger thanfiberglass or aluminum.1-877-TOY-CARY • WWW.TOYCARRIER.COM1-877-869-2279 • 1-260-761-420064 Wing World

My UglyGarageBy Randy Powell • Contributing Writer • www.ride2up.comCan a clean bike and an ugly garage really co-exist? Well, I’ve been through JayLeno’s “garage”, and it’s an extraordinary masterpiece of cars, motorcycles, cleanfloors and exquisite one-of-a-kind art work. When Jay called my wife to invite usto visit his garage a few years ago, we jumped at the chance. You’ve seen it on TV,but it is even more spectacular in person.Author Randy Powell leanson his clean machine.As we toured this museum of“clean”, I was haunted by thevision in my head of my lowly littlegarage where I house the old ’72 Ford, the1978 Yamaha dirt bike, my super clean, lowmileage 1999 Gold Wing and every tool, sparepart, and tie-down strap that I have ever owned.I still even have some Craftsman tools, whichmy Dad gave me, that he bought over 60 yearsago from Sears, Roebuck and Co.Now, when I read all the motorcycle magazines,I often see pictures of those projectgarages at some rider’s house. Some have thoseblack-and-white checkerboard floors, cabinetswith doors that belong in a million-dollarkitchen, an espresso machine next to a stainlesssteel sink, an iPod and Sirius radio hookedup to an amp with speakers four feet tall, andtools on the walls with little outlines aroundeach tool. And I say to myself, “Maybe Ishould do that to my garage”. But my immediateresponse is “No way!”That’s because a few soul searching questionsare necessary for the rider who is a GoldWing clean freak and a shade-tree mechaniclike me: Like, can life go on with dignity andpride when your bike is immaculate and shineslike the sun, but your garage looks hideous? Isthere an acceptable balance in life when youhave a pile of scrap metal in the corner whichyou cannot bear to throw away, yet you willspend an hour on a Saturday with Q-tips andspray cleaner cleaning deep down inside thoselittle air vents on your Wing’s dash?And that’s just the start. More questionsensue: Like are you nuts because you nostalgicallykeep that 40-year-old can of dried upauthentic Honda touch-up paint from your firstnew motorcycle next to the razor blades usedto meticulously cut off those little rubberthings that stick out from your newly mountedDunlap 491 Elite III front tire? Is it harebrainedto put the Wing on the center stand, layon your back on a dusty, cold concrete floorwith a drop light, rags and spray cleaner inhand and spend 15 minutes on each side of thebike cleaning the muffler and underside of thetrailer hitch? Is it okay that your workbench isso messy you have to clean it first to do a project,and yet you will remove your Wing seatjust to clean under it in a place no one will eversee but you?If you can answer “Yes” to any of thesequestions, then you and I are kindred spiritsand probably both crazy: We love for our Wingto be clean, even if our garage isn’t.And, like some of you, I have a dirt driveway.So when it rains, there is mud. And mudmeans even more dirt in my garage. And whenit snows, I can’t even get the bike out. So whenit snows and stays cold for a month—like it didthis past winter—I have a small glacier on thenorth side of the house between my garage andthe open road (freedom—the street). Nowthat’s the street that leads to beautiful blueskies, temps in the 60’s, clear roads and achicken-fried steak breakfast 50 miles away.But I can’t even get there—and I live inAugust 2008 65

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Visiting the Jay Leno spotless garage in 2004. (L to R) Bob Sales, Jay’sgarage host, me, and my son-in-law and daughter, Frank and Kimberly.My ugly garage.Arizona!—because instead I’m trapped in myugly garage.Now the good news is that we all knowthat, each Spring and occasionally in the Fall,we do pick a warm, beautiful Saturday orSunday afternoon, leave the bike key on thedresser, and thoroughly clean our ugly garage.We move everything around and clean the corners,throw away a few things, talk our wifeinto double-washing our terry towels, and takeinventory of the spray cans of cleaners andspray lubes. Then we make a quick trip to theauto supply place and our Honda shop to stockup on the essentials, like Plexus, our favoritewax, a new bag of terry towels and those greatGlosser rags to shine the Wing. But our garageis still itself and still winds up ugly—a littlecleaner, perhaps, but still ugly.So, my friends, I have come to an importantconclusion over the years about my uglygarage: As long as I have six grandkids to buystuff for, and as long as I still have to work fora living (but am still able to save up $8,000 forthat second trip to Alaska—and, truth be told,my wife actually saved up that money, notme), and as long as I have to decide to eitherspend that little extra “discretionary” incomeon either my Wing, the trip, or the garage,guess what? The Wing and the trip win out—not, sad to say, my ugly garage.Now I figure that, out of the thousands ofWing World readers out there, perhaps half ofyou do own that checkerboard garage floor,and you are probably thinking “Randy’s justlazy”.The other half though—I’m pretty sure—own a garage just like mine, and you are saying“Randy’s right on”.Tell you what, I’ll settle for a 50% approvalrating any day, because my ugly garage willstay ugly. I’ve discovered an ugly garage CANco-exist with a spotlessly clean bike—mygarage is proof of it. And as long as I’ve got“better things” to spend my money on—likemy spotlessly clean Gold Wing—that’s preciselywhat I’ll do.●68 Wing World

By Melvin Wheatley • GWRRA #162055 • College Place, WashingtonWhen we last left Melvin & Darlene Wheatley—in the July issue of Wing World—they hadtraveled to Wing Ding 29 in Billings and then on to Alaska, where they hoped to meet upwith friends at Denali Park. Melvin was just getting their trike off the Aurora Alaskaferry near Whittier, when the boat lurched, causing the trike to slam hard on theferry deck. Melvin feared the trike had a cracked engine block and that theymight not be headed anywhere, except to a Honda shop for repairs…Darlene with our trike and camper.It so happened, I lucked out. I did have a brokenfront fender from this incident, but nothingelse. Plus, I had duct tape available, and itheld the fender together. So thankfully, wewere good to go.To get out of Whittier, we had to gothrough the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel.It’s two miles through a mountain shared by atrain.We got on Highway 9 to Seward,Alaska,the Kenai Peninsula, and they had a lot of roadconstruction going on.We had to stop and fix the fender againalong the way with more duct tape. Then westopped overnight at one of the state parkswith our tent trailer, had dinner, and gassed up.On July 19, we left Seward on a sunny dayand backtracked to get on Glenn Highway 1south to Homer,Alaska.We stopped in Homer,had lunch, gassed up, and then headed northon 1 to Anchorage,Alaska.This was the longestride we did on this trip—449 miles.We got amotel for the night in Anchorage.On July 20, we had breakfast again, gotsome gas again, and got back on Highway 1.Westayed on this road until we got to the junctionnear Palmer (to Fairbanks). Finally, we got onHighway 3 to Denali Park, where we hoped toAugust 2008 69

Our Bunkhouse trailer and trike at the Denali Park campsite.meet up with our motorcycling friends.The closer we got to the park, the darkerthe sky got, and we had some light rain butdidn’t put on our raingear.When we got to thepark, the sun finally peeked out of the clouds.We were three days early to stay at this park,so we checked the park register to see if ourname was on it, but it was nowhere to befound. Apparently, they didn’t have our itinerarynumber, even though our friends had madea reservation for us in June.I was getting upset, and I did not rememberwhat our friend’s brother’s motor homelooked like since I had only seen it once froma distance. Still, I drove around the campingarea trying to remember what the motorhome looks like. No luck, so we went back tothe register desk to make sure there hadn’tbeen a mistake. Anyway, I had to go to themen’s room…and guess what? Our friend wasin there! What timing. Boy, what a relief it wasto find him there!Come to find out that the park had ouritinerary number in the wrong place.We werejust glad to get that mess cleared up, and thepark people let us stay the night (since wewere three days early). But for the other twodays we had to stay somewhere else. So westayed in Healy at the Denali RV/Motel thosetwo nights.Then, on July 23, we headed to the park.We had reservations to camp there for twodays to be with our friends, and we finally hada chance to relax a little bit. In fact, I reallyenjoyed the evening programs about thewildlife in the Denali Park.Also, we took a sidetrip on a tour bus with my friend to see someof the back country of the park. I didn’t get tosee much of their wildlife in the park, and I wasa little disappointed, but I did get to see thetallest mountain in the U.S.—Mt. McKinley.And it sure was beautiful! The weather wasgreat, and I took a lot of pictures.Back at our friend’s camp that evening, wehad barbecue salmon, and it was a greatevening. Up there, you’re definitely in God’scountry, so what else could you ask for?On July 25, our friends headed south andwe headed north to Fairbanks. The weatherwas cloudy, and we had some light rain. I madea mistake by not going into Fairbanks to lookthe town over. Instead we went to the NorthPole. Everybody back home had said “You’vegot to see the North Pole”. Well, we saw it.And, to us, it was just another hole in the wall.Anyway, we set up our trailer at the SantaLand RV Park; only thing was I didn’t like thegravel that I had to put our dressing roomdown on top of—the wife and I had to be verycareful not to punch a hole through the floor.On July 26, we stopped for breakfast and togas up, and I stopped to admire our nice lookingtrike. Honda sure makes one great bike, Ithought.We got back on Highway 2 heading toTok, and the weather was cloudy again and wehad some light rain.We put on 232 miles thatday and stayed at a motel for the night.Then,the next day, we got back on Highway 2 andheaded south to Haines. We had some hardrain that morning, so we were very thankfulwe had good raingear with us.We crossed over the Yukon border againon our way to Haines Junction, and this highwaychanges back to Highway 1. We figured(like I had mentioned in last month’s WingWorld issue), that we had found another badroad to drive on. It felt like we were on aroller coaster! Our trike was taking a beatingfrom this road, and we had to stop to replacethe duct tape that was holding the front fendertogether.And the weather that day wasn’t good tous. We had more rain coming down, but itfinally stopped when we got to Beaver Creek,Yukon Territory, where we stopped for gas.There was a lot of construction on this road.Then, it was on to Destruction Bay, where wehad dinner and got gas, then decided to stay ina motel for the night.We were just too tiredfrom taking the beating we were getting fromthis road to go on.The next day, we headed south on thissame road.We drove a few miles, and we couldsee ahead of us were several motor homesstopped because of road construction goingon. It took us 1-1/2 hours to travel 63 miles,but we finally made it to Haines Junction. Wewere still in the Yukon Territory! We gassedagain before we turned onto Highway 3 goingsouth and headed on to Haines.Now this road was the best road we’dbeen on the entire trip, and the rain stayedahead of us all the way to Haines. Good for us!We crossed into British Columbia territory,and the highway changed to Highway 4 goinginto Haines. It was a pretty drive.We crossedthe border into Alaska and stopped atMilepost 33 to have lunch, where we watched70 Wing World

We have been building trikes since 1992and have hundreds of satisfied customers.Build a Trike On-LineGo to our website for details!We Now Offer Two Choices for your Trike Conversion.CALIFORNIA SIDECARHaines, Alaska,with glaciers inthe background.a helicopter hauling cut lumber he was deliveringnext door.Finally, we arrived in Haines that afternoonand pulled into this very nice looking RV Parkcalled the Hitch-UP RV Park. We paid ourdues, went to our campsite, unhooked thetrailer, set up our tent trailer, and relaxed a little.Wehad a few campers that wanted to seeour setup, and I told them the trailer wascalled the Bunkhouse. It has a king-sized bedand a nice dressing room. (We also have alarge Add-a-room, but we’d left it at home.) It’sa very good trailer to pull behind our trike.They all liked what they saw and fell in lovewith our trike.They even said,“That’s the wayto travel”.With a big smile on my face, I said,“Yes it is”.The park was one of the best parkswe stayed at.Now, I screwed up by not going to Skagwayfirst. I hadn’t wanted to take the trike andtrailer on the ferry to Skagway from Haines.(It would have cost us twice the money tocome back to Haines, and we were leavingfrom Haines on August 6 to go home on theferry to Bellingham, Washington.) Anyway, wedecided to take the fast ferry to Skagway fora day trip and leave our trike there. So July 29,we took this trip to Skagway and to ride thetrain to White Pass, but the train was a wasteof money. If I’d have gone around Whitehorseto Skagway, we would have seen more of thearea (but not White Pass, where the trainstops to turn around to come back toSkagway). Skagway, to us, was just a touristtrap; not much to see.You can walk the wholetown and go through all the shops in one day.The next day, back in Haines, I learnedsomething else. I washed our trike at a carMe and the “Alaska Bird”.wash and this is a no-no. I learned by doing soyou may wind up spraying water into the electricalsystem. But it worked out okay anyway.(Besides, the trike was clean; therefore, I washappy. I hate to drive a dirty bike aroundtown.)My wife and I drove around the area and,quite frankly, this town looks like it’s dying aslow death. If it wasn’t for the fishing, I think itwould be dead by now. I hate to be negativeabout this area, but from what I saw, I didn’tlike Skagway or Haines at all. But I did likewhat we saw in the Eagle Foundation Building.The wildlife there was definitely worth goingto see in Haines.The two taxidermists that didthe mountings did a fantastic job. So if you’reever in Haines, be sure to stop at this place. Iwent back twice. Beautiful setup.Back at camp, we just relaxed, and talkedand visited with fellow campers. We washedour dirty clothes and, later, the wife read herbook while I worked on the trike. I had toreplace the duct tape on the fender again sowe could make it home.While in Haines, we ate all our meals out,mostly at the Chilkat Restaurant and Bakery.It was a nice place to eat.Then, on August 6, it was time for us toleave Haines to head for home.We drove overto the ferry terminal about four miles fromHaines and waited for our ferry. It would be afour-day trip to Bellingham, and we met a lotof other bikers waiting for the ferry. The sixwe saw and talked to had gone all the way upto Prudhoe Bay. I asked them if they would doit again, but they said no way, it was too hardof a ride.California SidecarCobra Conversion!8 in Stock!Aggressive styling and the mostinnovative performance engineered suspension availableLEHMAN10 in Stock!Lehman Monarch IIConversion. If you’re lookingfor a new trike conversion, come in andtest ride the totally re-engineered and redesigned Lehman trike.Küryakyn Acc’sLooking for a NEW GL1800already dressed?We have 2007’s & 2008’s in stockaccessorized with the most popular itemsfrom Küryakyn, Big Bike, J&M, Honda & More. Give our29 in Stock!sales department a call to see if “your” bike is already here.Old Route 66Litchfield, Illinois 62056INTERNATIONAL 217-324-65651-800-373-6565www.niehauscycle.comAugust 2008 71

Beautiful Mt. McKinley.We all finally got onboard the ColumbiaFerry—the largest Alaska ferry. All the bikershad to tie down their bikes, but I didn’t haveto worry about that because of our threewheels. I spent more time on the bridge thanmy wife did because I was looking for whales,and I did see a few of them and got some pictures.And we saw a lot of pretty areas going941-723-9817south and stopped at a lot of different ports atnight. Plus, we had a seven-hour layover inKetchikan, where we got off the ferry andtook a tour ride and stopped at two totempole parks.Then we were back on the ferry again,headed south and, at 7 a.m. on August 10, wedeparted the ferry in Bellingham and wentDisabled Motorcycle Riders,Inc.Kliktronic USA518 36th St. West • Palmetto, FL 34221www.disabledmotorcyclerider.comsouth to visit out daughter. The next day, westopped at our son’s place.And, on August 12,we were on our way to the Walla Walla areaand home. We live in nearby College Place,Washington, and we were very happy to makeit home safely, especially after such a long trip.And a quick note here to anyone who hasnot yet traveled to Alaska by bike: Keep inmind that, in Canada, when you use a creditcard you will be charged an extra foreigntransaction fee for using your credit card. It’snot much, but it adds up in the end.Also, youshould have some foreign money on youbecause not everybody will take a credit card(I know it happened to me).All in all, though, I’ll tell you one thing:Thisis one adventure I will remember forever, andI would do it again on our trike. My wife, however,won’t ever be able to do it again; it wastoo hard a trip for her. (She is 71, and I am75.)But the reason we took this trip to Alaskawas because it made that state our 49th stateto visit—and it was also the year of our 49thwedding anniversary. We figured we couldcelebrity both of those “firsts” at the sametime, plus, we also got to celebrate my 75thbirthday on August 5. So what a trip it was!And we’re both so glad we did it. ●72 Wing World

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MOTORCYCLE GOODIESFor information on advertising in this section call (623) 581-5900 Ext. 214 or 226 • www.motorcyclegoodies.comAMERICAN RoadRiderThe Ultimate Helmet LinersReversible (Satin or Cotton)......$13.95Original (Cotton on Cotton)......$13.95USA Edition (Cotton on Satin) ..$13.95Classic (Single Layer Cotton) ......$9.95HEAD SKINGL1500/1800 Trike Patches - $8.95 ea.americanroadrider.com • 1-800-600-1358Plus other “Goodies” used bymotorcycle riders everywhere.www.houstontrikesandtrailers.com16305 Hwy. 3Webster, TX 77598281.488.3686or call Toll Free 877.488.3686California Side Car • Escapade • Champion • VoyagerSheepskin saves bottomsCustom $185 • Rug/Pelt $40MADE IN THE USABlacksheeptrading.com800-715-5262www.jdtrailers.com717-933-8070The Big Leaders in Small Trailers!www.medflashstore.comRiding across town or the USA, you can have peaceof mind that all your personal medical Information isavailable in a flash. MEDFLASH is your comprehensive,lifesaving medical record on a 1GB Flash Drive.Call 866-641-2363 or see website for GWRRA special pricing.Made in the USAVisa & MastercardAcceptedDREAMERS FASHIONSCelebrating our 20th AnniversarySpecializing in: The Original*Black Denim Vests $26 00 *DenimVests $26 00 *Leather Vests $35 00 & up(386) 740-99521895 W. Beresford Rd. • Deland, FL 32720“THE BREEZE”CARGO TRAILERChampion & Tri-WingTrike Conversion SpecialistCall for Brochure608-846-5363Email: trailers@itis.com • www.countrytrailers.netWind Noise ReductionSince 2001 - Starting at $9.95 +s/hwww.windsockwinddeflector.com8 sizes availableL&T ENTERPRISES586.598.3912 • Fax 586.598.3915REDUCES NOISE • IMPROVES CLARITY • MAINTAIN AVC SETTINGSTORQ MASTER PIPES!DAYTONAFLAMES$469 00 $499 00Toll Free 866-683-1825www.torqmasterpipes.comSummerSALE!B&F Specialties2481 Delta Ln, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007847-350-9333 • Fax 847-350-9366www.bf-specialties.comchromecrazy.netGL1100/1200, GL1500, GL1800800.992.9995Discount Gold Wing Accessorieswww.cyclemaxohio.com1-330-225-1169Offering our newCarbon ElementHeating System.Dealers inquiriesare welcome.800-432-95664917 Shasta Dam Blvd.Shasta Lake, CA 96019www.day-long.comSELL YOUR TRIKE ON-LINENEW PRODUCT FOR GL1800“HUB OF FIRE”330-410-4190NutCover.com74 Wing World

Honda Trike Specialist218-773-7700Shipping & FinancingAvailableNEW Gold Wing Trikes $26,995www.coolcustomtrikes.comLarge Selection of Quality Cooling & Warming Apparel• Evaporative Cooling Sport Vest• Evaporative Cooling Sport Vestw/sleeves• Evaporative Cooling Deluxe Vest• Head & Neck Wear• Dew Rags• Cool-U Misting Fans• Special Military Cooling Products• Warming Apparel also AvailableCall us or visit our web-sitefor prices and size selection!LEES-URE LITETENT TRAILERS2 MODELSExcel - 255 lbs. • Cycle - 230 lbs.• Storage inside • Sets up in only 6.8 SecondsAC kit, awnings, rooms & storage solutions availableCall for Distributor Locations800-660-0933 • www.tent-trailer.comQuick & Easy$40+ $5 S&HNEW FOLD DOWNFLAG POLE*RECTANGULAR BASE(Chromed Aluminum) For theKuryakyn Rack $44.95 +S/H*SQUARE BASE(Chromed Aluminum) For 1/2”Tubing & Rails $41.95 +S/H1-800-436-7715FOLD DOWN FLAG POLESNEW, IMPROVED LSE 2007 FOLDING FLAG POLES(Chromed ABS/PC)$24.95 plus shipping.Fold Down Flag Poles(Polished Anodized Aluminum)$33.95 plus shipping.Fold Down Flag poles3142 Hwy 125 NWPeel, AR 72668-8919HELPING HAND BEVERAGE HOLDER$22.95driver or passenger - plus S/H(Chromed Aluminum)$39.95 plus shipping.NEWOFFICECONTACTFOR:“The Helping HandBeverage Holder”Call 1-866-341-4204M&J ENTERPRISES-WESTwww.m-j-enterprises.com • mnj@leadhill.netHalf cover - 100% ripstop nylon - water repellent.Custom fit for Wings, Valkyrie and more.Coat pocket size for easy storage.“Tote” bag included.Specify if tall shieldTOUR KING 1-800-572-86872418 Arrowhead Dr. • Abilene, TX 79606www.tourkingcovers.comIndividually Designed To YourSpecifications Since 1974“The” truly,handmade saddle,Individually styled forboth driver and passenger.NEW - GL1800VTX 1300 & 1800NOW AVAILABLE386-698-2737P.O. BOX 489SEVILLE, FL 32190www.diamondseats.com800/722-9995August 2008 75

Mic-MutesRider or Passenger can toggleon—off both micsEliminates ALL road and wind noisefrom intercom!No Wires To Cut or Splice!No Switches To Add!Simple Plug in Installation!888-464-8564www.mic-mutes.com2008 Ambassador,Classic & SentrySetting the leading standards in lightweighttouring campers. Nuko Industries is bringingyou the three most popular campers from onemanufacturer. AMBASSADOR, CLASSIC &SENTRY — Engineering Excellence!Since 1974 - bringingyou the most wantedfeatures in a full lineof quality trailers.NEOSHO FIBERGLASSModel #16CYCLES, TRIKES &TRAILER COVERSSTARLIGHTUTILITY TRAILERPRICES START AT$849 95 (Jupiter)• Noah Fabric - allows air in, keepswater out, resists tears, won’tfade or rot.• Lightweight, fast drying.• Similiar to “Frogg Togg” material• Custom Made for any Size. PRICES START AT $ 60 00DEALER FOR TRIKES by “The Trike Shop”CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE1-800-641-4647 • 417-451-0699www.neoshotrailers.comneoshofiber@mail.4state.comCOLOR MATCHEDGL1800 ACCESSORIESROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS, LLCMOTORCYCLE TOURING ACCESSORIES1-888-439-1484www.roadtripessentials.comSALEBuy Direct &SAVE!800.398.9090www.trailmasterinc.comRIDE-IN USAShow Your Pride!Show Your Ride!281-724-9804www.ride-inusa.comMake it a perfect match, withthe Gold Wing colors that meetHonda Engineering Standards.Original Equipment Supplier • Small Kits available314-621-0525www.uspaint.comGo from four-wheel touring to two-wheelfun — and back again — in minutes!Leading Manufacturer of Motorcycle Sidecars and Trailers.We color match to the motorcycle. Many other options available.ToursGold WingsRentalTravelCaliforniaMotorcycle Adventures800 -601-5370CaliforniaMotorcycleAdventures.com712 754-3664 • 800 305-3664 U.S.941 Fourth Ave. • Sibley, IA 51249 • www.motorvation.comBeing a leader of innovation& design, Torbleau Trikes buildsyou a worry free conversion.CALL US TODAY!GL1800Suzuki C90608-873-0200501 Business Park Circle • Stoughton, WI 53589www.torbleautrikes.com • torbleautrikes@sbcglobal.net76 Wing World

FREE CLASSIFIEDS268-1213.Visit www.gwrra.org/message boards/classifieds for up-to-date, Member-maintained classified listings.These classified listings are a benefit for GWRRA Members and are for GWRRA Members’ personal propertyonly. Listings limited to approximately 30 words each. We reserve the right to edit entries. Include year,model, mileage, price, name, phone number, e-mail, state or province.Type or print written entries and send to “Classified Ads,” GWRRA, Inc., 21423 N. 11th Avenue, Phoenix,AZ 85027, or by e-mail to sstanley@gwrra.org. Deadline is fourth Friday of the month approximately twomonths before issue’s cover date. Ads run one month on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis. Latearrivingads are held for a succeeding issue.GWRRA assumes no responsibility for quality of items listed, nor for the outcome oftransactions initiated through these listings.COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIEDSwww.maggievalleyinn.com Smoky Mountainslodging at 4,200’ elevation. Closest Maggie motel tothe Blue Ridge Parkway, Deal’s Gap and the NationalPark. Great views, clean rooms, free Internet. Groupswelcome. Offering a variety of packages. 800-545-5853.NEED PARTS FOR YOUR OLDER GOLD-WING? We are your #1 source! Over 2000 usedparts in stock and more than 20 GL's waiting to bestripped down. We specialize in Wing parts from 1980to 1990. Visit us online at WWW.USEDGOLDWINGPARTS.COM or call 305-305-1839.Smoky Mountain Mansion in Robbinsville,NC. Ride all day - relax in comfort at night. 6 BR/6BAhuge home; sleeps 18-20. Dining and grill pavilions.Catering available. Near Cherohala Skyway andDeal's Gap. Covered parking. Call 866-862-4220.www.smokymountainmansion.com.www.paulexports.com, Florida, is looking forused Gold Wing parts (no trike takeoff parts, pls) andGold Wing GL1500s and GL1800s in any condition(salvage, high mileage, abused also) for export.Nationwide pickup available. 727-259-3021. e-mail:info@paulexports.com.WOWMotorcycles.com. BUY—SELL—TRADEany Wing. Highest prices paid for clean bikes!!!America’s largest independent dealer of used bikes(500+ in stock). Always huge inventory of highest qualityWings, Valkyries and others. Coast-to-coast pick upand delivery. Call us now or whenever. Check us out atwww.Wowmotorcycles.com or call 1-800-572-3720.Ride the Mountains of NC and Tennessee.Mapped routes to scenic places including Deal’s Gap,Waterfall tours, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee,Gatlinburg, etc. Cabins with great outdoor areas, view,stream, Jacuzzi, and restaurant. CALL FIRESIDECOTTAGES, 828-926-1730.Eliminate Hand Pain & Numbness. Try QwiMotorcycle Gloves risk free. 30-day money-back satisfactionguarantee. Patented, comfortable gel padsdesigned by an orthopedic surgeon. Protects the majorhand nerves. Effective for preventing & treating griprelatedhand pain & numbness, carpal tunnel syndrome.www.QwiPro.com or 870-762-8075. See us at WingDing, Booth 146.MEMBER “FOR SALE”MOTORCYCLES1966 Harley-Davidson FLH: 1st year Shovelhead, 2ndyear electric start (kick and electric: Pan shovel onlymade 2-3 years). Original paint; runs and rides good!$13,000. (440) 452-1329.1975 Honda 650cc. Black and red. 9,700 mi. Oneowner. 6-speed transmission, windshield, Helmet - goodtires. Call Carrol at (928) 567-3931 or Jess at (928)649-9652. Photos available.1985 Hond Gold Wing Aspencade. Light blue. 58K mi.Full of chrome and lights, CB, oversized windshield, newstator, tires, timing belts, and tune-up. Includes 2 helmetswith headsets and mikes. All maintenance andlogs of service. Reason for sale is health problems.Contact Lee. (757) 787-3242. VA.1985 GL1200 LTD. 92K mi. Runs well, good looking.Original owner, lots of leg room. $3,900. Colormatched camper with equipment, $1,900. Bill. (203)Photos for email inquiries at drwbell@sbcglobal.net. CT.1988 GL1500. Phantom Grey. 92K mi. Alwaysgaraged; never down. Like new; meticulous; loaded,including CB, radio, backrest, spoilers, and Wind Wings.$5,500 obo. Contact Dennis. (480) 888-9656(home) or (602) 750-5907 (cell) or DWWiley@MCHSI.com. Phoenix, AZ.1991 ST1100. Black. 45K mi. Excellent condition.Runs great. $4,500 obo. Ask for Jim. (815) 243-0244 or 67jam6216@sbcglobal.net. IL.1995 GL1500. Pearl White. Only 8,500 miles! Comeswith 2-passenger Hannigan (Astro 2x2) sidecar withbubble canopy and removable top. Intercom system and2 helmets. One owner but, at 85 with two new hips, Imust give it up. Always garaged. $13,500. (904)726-8759. Jacksonville, FL.1995 GL1500 Anniversary Special Aspencade. Green.38.8K mi. Exceptionally clean. CB, wind deflectorwings, toe rest, cruising pegs, Kuryakyn trailer hitch,trunk rack, and two color-matching helmets/headsets.$7,800 obo. (330) 395-5200. OH.1997 Honda Gold Wing. 15,952 mi. Armrests, footboards,luggage rack, intercom, CB, cassette player,trailer hitch, JBL helmets. Too many other accessories tolist. Garage kept. Asking $8,500. Richard. (850) 432-0926. FL.1998 Gold Wing SE 1500. Two-tone silver. 102K mi.Luggage rack, trailer hitch, AM/FM cassette, front andrear speakers, new windshield, new front tire. Alwaysmaintained, runs good, looks good, 2 helmets included.$5,000 obo. Located at Grand Canyon, AZ. Call Ann orPaul at (928) 638-4638.1998 GL1500 SE. Pearl White with teal and gray pinstriping.54K mi. Garage kept. Real nice. Too manyextras to mention. Includes Dart matching trailer andpop-up camper. All for $9,250. Ask for Jim. (409)243-2774. Hampshire, TX.1998 Honda Pacific Coast motorcycle. 800cc engine.Red. Only 11K mi. Gets 57 miles per gallon! In mintcondition. Always garaged. Call anytime for more info.$4,800. Brian at (603) 752-7686 or Howard at(603) 466-2505.2005 Suzuki Burgman 650. Silver. 24K mi. Extrasinclude large Givi windshield, luggage box. New tiresand just serviced. Photos available. Asking $5,750.Contact Ron at (513) 941-2981 or via grtbecker@fuse.net. Cincinnati, OH.TRIKES1992 GL1500 with Champion Conversion kit. CandyApple Red. 23,500 mi. Loaded with chrome. Garagekept. Excellent condition. $15,500. (229) 888-3460.GA.August 2008 77

1994 GL1500 with Motor Trike conversion. Blue. 43Kmi. Serviced regularly, excellent condition, garage kept.Honda CB, Heel/toe shifter, lights, pinstriped, chrome,receiver hitch. Pictures by email. $16,000. Ray. (231)-269-3459 or rtholler@yaholler.com. MI.2002 Gold Wing GL1800 with Lehman Trike conversionkit. Honda Yellow. 60K mi. Running boards, CB, intercom,passenger armrests, trunk rack, Ring of Fire, andother extras. Recently installed new: starter, solenoids,drive shaft, output shaft, and U-joints. $26,500.Contact Bob O’Hara at (863) 635-9008 orwww.ohararestoration.com. Frostproof, FL.2003 GL1800 with a 2004 Trike Shop conversion andcolor matched Breeze trailer. Bike bought new in 2004.Will sell with all the gear, 2 helmets with headsets, 2heavy weight jackets, 2 light weight jackets, 1 heatedjacket, 2 rain suits, full cover, half cover and cooler rack,plus more options. $26,000 firm. Call (612) 247-3248 or mcengel644@comcast.net.2003 Gold Wing GL1800 with Motor Trike conversion.Illusion Blue. 22K mi. Like new. Garage kept. With EZ-Steer and wobble brace. Invested over $4,000 in CrownECT lights. Includes Cycle Mate trailer of same color plus6x12 trailer, 5 helmets, plus other extras. All for$27,8000. (843-749-9639. North Charleston, SC.2004 GL1800 Gold Wing with Lehman Monarch conversion.Awesome Candy Apple Red. 6K mi. Loaded,plus XM radio ready, armrests, trunk rack, Ring of Fire,trailer hitch (never used). Garage kept and priced to sell.$25,500. Call Rich at (941) 716-0085 or Brian at(941) 468-4259. Venice, FL.TRAILERS AND SIDECARSBushtec Quantum trailer. Bought new in 2006. Usedvery little. Matches ’05-’07 GL1800 Metalic Silver.Excellent shape. Fully carpeted, chrome tongue, interiorlight, Bushtec ice chest on tongue with cover, bra, thirdbrake light internal spoiler. $2,900. (281) 341-1856or vmanuta@aol.com. Houston, TX.1994 Sport Camper. New tires, new brakes, zip-onawning and screen room. Excellent condition. Alwayskept inside. Used very little. $2,000. Email mertpat@earthlink.netor ask for Walter at (740) 256-6707.1996 Sport Camper. Opens to 4’ by 14’ with Add-aroom,cargo box, cooler, Bearing Buddies. Very cleanand in excellent condition. Asking $2,200. (330) 325-1031. OH.1996 Bushtec Turbo Trailer. Two-tone red and burgundy.Includes cooler with cover, leather skirt, air ride, andbracket for luggage rack. Excellent condition. Located inNew Hampshire. $2,000 firm. Contact Gerry at (603)752-2701 or gplptrikeinnh@verizon.net.Chariot Cycle Sled open fiberglass trailer. Will carry yourWing, Harley or whatever. Body has a wrap-around fairingto protect bike, 13” wheels with spare, eight tiedownpoints and expanded metal loading ramp. Garagestored. Pictures available. $1,200 obo. Jamiepur@msn.com or (440) 327-8776. OH.Dart trailer. Dark teal. 480 x 12. Chrome wheels andspare, roof rack, trim package, interior carpet, and trailercover. Used one trip. $1,795 obo. (920) 748-7451.WI.Late-model California Friendship III Sidecar.Professionally disassembled and primed (ready for colorpaint - large Indian mural, on front, left intact). Comeswith full top with side windows and curtains, AM/FMstereo, woodgrain dash, tinted windshield, and chromemounting brackets and bumpers. With options likethese, retails for $8,500. Sacrifice at $3,500. Mustsell. (813) 469-9921 (leave message) ordoc7402@aol.com. FL.PARTS AND ACCESSORIES2000 GL1500 trike conversion parts. Black.Saddlebags, swing arm, rear tire and rim, etc. Makeoffer for any or all parts. 20K on bike at time of conversion.(207) 469-6429 or jdurost@mma.edu.2006 Pilgrim Puresport Toy Hauler. Loaded, fifth wheel,39 foot, two slide outs. Listed new for $69,000; asking$46,000. Beautiful; like new. Email for photos atRRSR137@AOL.COM. (325) 370-1211. Texas.Left saddlebag for a GL1500 Aspencade (fits ’94-’98).Teal green. Brand new; still in box. $475. Wayne.(608) 635-4479.Progressive Suspension 416 Series Twin Air Shocks forHonda 1500 Gold Wing (1988-2000). New; in originalbox. Never used. $300, plus shipping. Call Bob at(585) 742-3254 or email hartmanp@localnet.com.NY.Stock pipes for a Shadow 1100. Like new. $75. David.(952) 994-8668. MN.Stock seat for a 2001 Yamaha Roadstar. Great shape,$100; stock pipes for a 2001 Yamaha Roadstar. Greatshape, $150; stock seat for a 1997 Honda Valkyrie.Great shape, $100; stock pipes for a 1997 HondaValkyrie. Great shape, $150. David. (952) 994-8668.MN.Kuryakyn Heel/toe shifter. Installed briefly on 2002GL1800; like new, $100. Rsandgolfmc@aol.com or(865) 966-3331 or (865) 705-0505.2008 GL1800 GW take-off parts for conversion to trike.Dark red. Includes drive shaft, wheel, saddlebags, swingarm and all parts not needed. All new parts right out ofcrate; 0 miles. $1,200. plus shipping. Call Bob at(603) 448-3707 or email bobandmadalyns@verizon.net.NH.2008 Steering head. Brand new, $125, plus shipping;2004 Steering head for GL1800, low mileage on part,$75 obo, plus shipping. Bob. (603) 448-3707 orbobandmadalyns@verizon.net. NH.Markland Highway Boards that mount on engine guard.Like new. $95, plus shipping. Call Carlton at (863)314-9938. FL.One set of saddlebags. Black. Real leather, not theWillie and Max junk. Great shape. $150. David. (952)994-8668. MN.Tons of Parts and Accessories! Harley Fenders ’60s;$300 each. Newer single seat, $100; Older Harley doubleseat and Helpen Springs, make offer; Indian 741new cylinders with one valve missing, $500 obo; 40’sIndian double seat pan, $100; Indian gas filter, $100.All items are plus shipping or pick up. Call (440) 452-1329.Harley Davidson 3-piece soft luggage. Like new. $25.Call Carlton. (863) 314-9938. FL.MISCELLANEOUS1992 Damon Motor Home, Class A, 31 feet, 454Chevy. 68K mi. Loaded; excellent condition. Asking$14,900. Ken or Vicki. (262) 246-4050 orkmeske@wi.rr.com. WI.2004 Sidekick aluminum horse trailer. Clean, never heldanimals, equipped with 2 sets of motorcycle tie-downs.10’ L.Q., central heat & air, shower, toilet, kitchen,queen bed, couch. $34,000. (405) 752-0939 or nledoux@aol.com.1987 Pace Arrow Basement model. Engine modified forincreased power and mileage. Good tires, new starter,heat and A/C. 4.5 generator. New ref. New sideawning. JW at (928) 649-9652 or Carrol at (928)567-3931Parts from a 1995 Gold Wing trike conversion. White.About 36K miles on parts. Saddlebags with lights, rearwheel and tire, rear fender, brake parts, rear shock andswing arm, receiver-style hitch. $400, plus shipping.Contact Mike at (734) 529-3492 or (734) 755-3133(cell). Dundee, MI.New Duplex/Quad Vacation Rentals in North GeorgiaMountains. Minutes to the Carolinas and Tennessee.Also available: Large home and one more rental on adjacentlot. Could be Bed-and-Breakfast. For more information,contact (706) 745-6890.1970 Oldsmobile Cutless: 4dr.; 350 automatic;green/vinyl top; in family since new. 49,000 originalmiles. Very nice condition. $9,750. (440) 452-1329.50 Nascar Collectible Cars in boxes: 1/43, 1/24 and1/18 scale. $975 for all, plus shipping. Call Carlton at@ 863-314-9938. FL.PERSONALSLooking for someone—or a group—who is interestedin going across country or to Alaska. I have a Gold Wing1800 trike. Please contact me at (904) 333-1319 orSavageZZ@aol.com.●78 Wing World

EVENTSWe list only GWRRA-sponsored functions by category, name, date, location and contact personand information. For full details, including rally costs, we recommend you also visit on-line listingsaccording to GWRRA Region, District and Chapter. Event listings may run up to six months inadvance 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 Fridayof the month, three 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.***To best understand the EVENTS SUBMISSION DEADLINE, use the cover date(for example, September 2008); do not count that month (September); count backtwo months (in this case, August and July). Therefore, the fourth Friday of June isconsidered the fourth Friday the submission is due for the September issue.**** Indicates new listing in this issue.GW PINPATCHTHE FINEST QUALITY PINS &PATCHES WITH GREAT SAVINGS!You Create it! We Make it!Visit our website www.gwpins.comor call 800-843-9460 or623-581-2500 Extension 220REGIONAL EVENTSJANUARY 1-DECEMBER 31, 2008. REGION (E)’s“Awareness Ride 2008.” Open to all GWRRA Members.Participants to document 5 motorist awareness events,whereby awareness information is submitted to the public.Complete validation form and submit with photographsalong with $5 to receive Awareness Ride Pin. Validationform and guidelines available under “Chapter & DistrictAids” tab on Region E web site: www.gwrra-region-e.com/For information, contact: Charles Mallett (618) 867-2920Email: regionemad@yahoo.comJULY 31-AUGUST 3, 2008. Canadian AtlanticRegion (L) Rally in Kenville, NS. See www.canadianatlanticregion.orgfor registration form or contact Mike &Cathy Devine at (902) 662-4082 or mdevine@tru.eastlink.cafor more information.AUGUST 1-3, 2008. CENTRAL CANADA REGION(K) RALLY “Rendezvous 2008” in North Bay, Ontario,“Gateway to the North.” Come join us for our annual rallyin the city that was once one of The Hudson’s BayCompany’s original trading posts on the Voyageur routewest. Contact Ron & Jean Hurley at (705) 752-1782 oremail jrhurley@onlink.net; or Con & Claudette Verhulst at(705) 752-5724 or email conflys@aol.com. Visit the RegionK website at http://regionk.cyclesurf.com/maine.htm.AUGUST 14-16, 2008. REGION “I” RALLY “Big Funin the Bighorn Mountains” at the Park County Fairgroundsin Powell, Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park. Atime of fun, scenic rides, and building memories.Registration forms available on Region I website. ContactRoy McKenzie at (253) 862-0220 or rpwngdom@tx3.netor Steve Henicksman at (208) 523-9813 or ssheni@cableone.net.AUGUST 14-16, 2008. REGION F and ColoradoDistrict combined “Wingin’ in the Rockies” rally inCañon City, Colorado, at the historic Holy Cross Abbey.Spectacular rides and fun events with the friendliest peopleyou’ve ever met! Lodging at the host hotel or at the Abbey;don’t miss this one! Registration, vendors, and information:www.coloradogwrra.com or sburgener@aol.com.AUGUST 21-23, 2008 REGION "D" RALLY at theSeneca County Fair Grounds in the Beautiful and Historictown of Tiffin, Ohio. Lots of camping sites w/pwr, restrooms& showers on site. Motels close by. Bike & LightShow, Light Parade, & more. Rally Registration forms availableon line at www.gwrra-regiond.org or call Ron &Dianna Miller (517) 851-7276AUGUST 29-31, 2008. REGION “E” RALLY “Denim& Lace” in Okoboji, IA. For hotel reservations at the hosthotel, contact the Arrowwood Resort at (800) 727-4561.For rally information, contact Region Directors Dave &Gwen Carter at (815) 477-9893 or foxwing1@sbcglobal.net.Or visit the Region E website at www.gwrraregion-e.org.SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2008. REGION “A” RALLY Luauthemedin Dothan, AL. Vendors on-site. Grand prize aHonda Metropolitan Scooter.Host hotel is the Holiday Inn,Dothan-South (800-777-6611), mention GWRRA whenmaking reservations. For more information, contact RegionDirectors Bob & Nancy Shrader at (352) 668-3164 or RallyCoordinator Ed Porter at (727) 938-8190 or eeporter@verizon.net.DISTRICT EVENTSJULY 31-AUGUST 2, 2008. NEW JERSEY DISTRICTRALLY, "Rolling Hills," in Mt. Olive, New Jersey, at theWyndham Garden Hotel (for hotel reservations, call (973)448-1100; ask for Donna for special discounts for GWRRAMembers). Incredible “Vendor Village” and Region Coupleof the Year Selection. Contact NJ District Directors Bill & PatLosey at (732) 873-3864.AUGUST 1-2, 2008. ILLINOIS DISTRICT SUMMERRALLY “Wings Along The Mississippi” event at the Oakley-Lindsey Convention Center in Quincy, IL. Friday nightBBQ, dance at TNT Cycle Center, Quincy. Friday &Saturday vendors, “Go for the Gold” with downtown merchants,bike show, bike games, people games, raffle,prizes, Saturday evening dinner and awards. For information,call Steve & Sandy Schlager, District Directors, at(618) 985-6687 or www.gwrra-ildistrict.org.AUGUST 7-9, 2008. IOWA DISTRICT RALLY inAmana, IA. For information and to register, contactDistrict Directors Duane & Sondra Rippel at (319) 342-3285.AUGUST 7-9, 2008. NEW YORK DISTRICT RALLY.“The race is on.” In Newark, NY, at the Quality Inn ofthe Finger Lakes. Hotel reservations (315) 331-9500.Contact District Director Ed Bahrenburg at (607) 648-4351or wingin-it@stny.rr.com for more information or visit the districtwebpage at http://www.gwrra-ny.org/rally.htm.AUGUST 21-23, 2008. PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICTRALLY “Western Hoe-Down” in Johnstown,Pennsylvania at the Pasquerilla Conference Center, 301Napolean Street, Johnstown, PA 15901. Send rally registrationsto: Chuck & Evelyn Stone, 105 Robin Lane, Everett,PA 15537.*AUGUST 22-24, 2008. NEWFOUNDLAND(CANADA) DISTRICT RALLY at Splash & PuttCabins, located on Route 1 at the west entrance toTerra Nova National Park, Traytown, Newfoundland,Canada. For information, contactDistrict Directors Leon & Paulette Porter at (709) 466-4388 or (709) 466-2981.AUGUST 29-31, 2008. IDAHO DISTRICT RALLY.“Gold Wings in Silver Valley” in Kellogg, Idaho.Come and have Saturday night dinner with us on topof the mountain. Scenic mining area to ride and visit.Rally information and registration form on the Districtwebsite at www.gwrra-id.us. For more information,contact John & Dianne Kester, Idaho District Directors,at (208) 524-1768 or kesteribo@cableone.net.AUGUST 29-31, 2008. CALIFORNIA DISTRICTRALLY “Rally of Fame” in Bakersfield, CA. For moreinformation, contact District Directors Anita & JR Alkire at(619) 741-8893.SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2008. SOUTHERN ILLINOISDISTRICT CHAPTERS present the 23rd Annual SouthernIllinois Ride-in at DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin,Illinois. On-site camping and motel, 2 free hot meals,guided scenic ride, flea market, games, and more.Registration $10/person; $5/day pass. Garmin GPS giveawayto one lucky registered participant. For details, contactCharles Mallett at (618) 867-2920 orwoodyrte66@yahoo.com.SEPTEMBER 18-20, 2008. NORTH CAROLINADISTRICT’s “Wings Over the Smokies” in Fletcher,NC. For information and to register, contact DistrictDirectors Dennis & Kathy Hull at (828) 295-6856.SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2008. KANSAS DISTRICTRALLY. “Wild, Wild West Trails End” at the CentralKansas Free Fairgrounds in Abilene, Kansas.Contact Judy Eggleston, #20 Northfork Rd., Kaw City,OK 74641 or Gary Drake, PO Box 19, Lyndon,Kansas 66451 or (785) 207-0128. To download aflyer, go to the Kansas website.SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2008. NEW MEXICO DIS-TRICT RALLY. Totah Meeting of the Rivers inFarmington, New Mexico. The host hotel is theBest Western Inn & Suites, (505)327-5221. For moreinformation, contact Gordon or Paz Robinson at (505)524-0183 or check out http://www.gwrra-nm.org/index.html for up-to-date details.*OCTOBER 10-11, 2008. OKLAHOMADISTRICT’s “Hallo-Wing II” event in Muskogee,Oklahoma. Thursday evening, the 9th, Costumeparty and Monster Mash Dance at the MuskogeeOklahoma Civic Center. USS Batfish Submarine tourand Saturday, 8 till close, $100-an-hour giveaway. Formore information, contact District Director RickGreninger at (918) 272-9055.OCTOBER 16-18, 2008. MISSISSIPPI DISTRICTRALLY “Stars on the Coast” in Biloxi, MS. Come dressedas your favorite movie star or TV personality. Vendors, seminars,games and much more. Come play with us on theGulf Coast! For information, please contact RosemaryPatterson at (601) 736-5297, gwwolf @netdoor.com, or goto our website at miss.gwrra-regiona.org.*OCTOBER 24-26, 2008. ARIZONA DISTRICTRALLY’s “Let’s Do Havasu” in Lake Havasu,Arizona. For more information, contact AZ DistrictDirector Diane Lumpkin at 520-885-5709.August 2008 79

CHAPTER EVENTS*JULY 19, 2008. WV-I’s annual FunDay FundraiserSpaghetti Dinner, Auction, & Bike Show at Molla’sBanquet Center in Morgantown, West Virginia,from 10 a.m. – 2 pm. Information contact is (304) 598-0200.*JULY 28, 2008. MA-F’s annual “Poker Run For Fun2008”. Kicks off at New England Farms, 4 ChaceRoad, E. Freetown, Massachusetts, and ends atHigh Hill Fox & Coon Club, 361 Collins Corner Road,North Dartmouth, MA. Preregistration is $10 per person;on-site registration $13 per person. For moreinformation, contact Steve “Doc” Alvarez at (508) 386-3967 or visit http://home.comcast.net/%7Eneonsmaf/.*AUGUST 1-3, 2008. ID-H’s River Ride. Come joinus on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River in scenicCoeur d’Alene, Idaho. All inclusive camping,fun and food. For information, contact Terry Bolstad at(208) 683-6059 or skyraiders@adelphia.net or contactAnn Fox at (208) 269-9955 or LadyGWTriker@aol.com. Come Ride the River with us! See theflyer on our website!AUGUST 2-3, 2008. BC-D’s “Overnight Ride KootneyLoop”. Contact Shirley Williams, Events Coordinator, at(604) 599-8769 or email shirleywilliams@shaw.ca.AUGUST 3, 2008. OH-U2’s 17th Annual Toy Ridefor Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Ride starts at SciotoDowns Race Track, 6000 S. High St., Columbus,Ohio. For information, contact Doug Kerst at (614)798-1371 or email Doug at gwrraU2@columbus.rr.comfor a flyer.AUGUST 8 & 9, 2008. TX-I’s annual social Fridayevening and “Dog Days of Summer” rally at the CivicCenter, Highway 59 South, Marshall, Texas. Formore information, contact Joe Acker at (903) 736-6466.AUGUST 9-10, 2008. VT-A’s annual cookout and ride.Enjoy good food and good company at Camp PlymouthState Park in Plymouth, Vermont. Starts Saturday at 2p.m. followed by an all-day ride through the beautiful GreenMountains on Sunday, August 10. Preregistration is $12;onsite registration is $13. Overnight accommodations availablefor $49 (double occupancy). For more info, contact Joeor Carol Coyne at (802) 672-1992 or smokinjoe1800@yahoo.com.AUGUST 15-16, 2008. OH-B2’s “Buckeye Rider’sChallenge” in Bellefontaine, Ohio. An event for the avidhardcore super rider and a leisure day ride for the motorcyclingenthusiast. Check out the local area or accept thechallenge to ride all over Ohio. Each rider will receivepoints towards being named the champion. This event willchallenge you both on your riding prowess, and your abilityto formulate the best route given the 50-plus points ofinterest given out on the evening of the 15th. Compete in afriendly and safe atmosphere to see who can plan the mostefficient routes across Ohio. Visit www.buckeyeriderschallenge.com.Contact Todd McQueen at (937) 465-6886.*AUGUST 17, 2008. IL-L’s 25th Annual Toy Rideand Poker Run. At the Eagles Club, 2829 11th St.(Illinois Rte. 251) Rockford, Illinois. Contact HarlandThillen (815) 394-0535.AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2008. BC-D’s “Gold Run”in Merritt, BC. Contact Shirley Williams EventsCoordinator, at (604) 599-8769 or email shirleywilliams@shaw.ca.*SEPTEMBER 6, 2008. TX-R's 11th Annual Rally from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Knight of Columbus Hall in Keller,Texas. Lots of fun and great prizes along with a ScavengerHunt. Come out and join us for some comradery and enjoyablerides. The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 1907Whitley Road, Keller, TX. 76248. For more information,registration and flyers, visit http://www.gwrra-txr.org/ oremail Jim & Tish Jones at gwrratexasr@charter.net.SEPTEMBER 7, 2008. NH-E’s “Hobo Stew” atAmerican Legion Post #4, Maple Avenue, Keene,New Hampshire. Proceeds go to Keene CommunityKitchen and the Feed-A-Friend Program. Contact Pat &Dick Thibaudeau at (978) 827-6091 or thibfrog@hotmail.com.SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2008. DE-B’s “Gold WingGetaway.” During bike week at Chrome World inSelbyville DE. Vendors and food. For information, contactKen Ingram at (410) 208-4802 or email ken.lois@mchsi.com.*SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2008. TX-Y2's "Rally in thePines" in Red Springs, Texas, north of Tyler. Fridaynight social with bingo. Contact Doyle & Debra Georgeat (903) 586-5107 or seeya@suddenlink.net for information.SEPTEMBER 21, 2008. MA-W’s 18th AnnualBBQ/Poker Run. Flyer may be found by visitingwww.gwrramassw.org or by contacting George & GaleMayo at (508) 987-0252.SEPTEMBER 27, 2008. CA-1Z’s “Murder MysteryEvent”. Clues for identifying the culprit will be found inOld Town Temecula, California, in many differentlocations, so get in on the fun and test your detectiveskills. Grand and door prizes, food, vendors andgames will round out the day’s activities. For additionalinformation, contact Vincent Puterbaugh (CD) at (951)453-6000.*OCTOBER 18, 2008. TX-U’s first-ever “Hallo-Wings” rally at Pickrell Park in Schertz, Texas.Halloween theme rally is sponsored by Texas ChapterU. Lots of vendors and fun! Sponsored charity is TheReturning Heroes Home at Ft. Sam Houston. For moreinformation, check our website at www.texaschapteru.orgor contact Brad Severe at cd@texaschapteru.org.*OCTOBER 19, 2008. TX-M2’s “Sundae in ThePark” Rally in Montgomery, Texas. For information,contact Bart Harris at (936)539-1860 or manpawingers@suddenlink.net.OCTOBER 24-25, 2008. WA-F’s “All Motorcycle MallShow” at the Puyallup Washington South Hill Mall. EmailRaeanne Mitchell at raeanne65@yahoo.com or visit ourwebsite at gwrra-waf.org.●• GWRRA Membership Application •Member Name: ______________________________________________________ ❏ New ❏ Renew Member No: __________________LastFirstCo-Rider Names: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________Mailing Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ❏ USA ❏ Canada ❏ Other: ________________City State ZipTelephone: Home: ( ) ________________________________Work: ( ) ___________________________E-Mail:____________________Gold Book Directory Information (must check at least one):A) ❏ Truck/Trailer B) ❏ Phone Calls Only C) ❏ Tent Space D) ❏ Lodging E) ❏ Tools F) ❏ Tour Guide ❏ Do Not list me in the Gold BookGWRRA21423 North 11 AvenuePhoenix AZ 85027800-843-9460(623) 581-2500(623) 581-3844 Faxwww.gwrra.orgwww.towbusters.comMember Type (Select One)Individual Membership❏ 3 yrs $120 USD ❏ 2 yrs $85 USD ❏ 1 yr $45 USDFamily Membership (2 or more people in household)❏ 3 yrs $150 USD ❏ 2 yrs $105 USD ❏ 1 yr $55 USDAssociate Individual*❏ 3 yrs $135 USD ❏ 2 yrs $95 USD ❏ 1 yr $50 USDAssociate Family*❏ 3 yrs $165 USD ❏ 2 yrs $115 USD ❏ 1 yr $60 USDSubscription Only (Wing World Magazine) ❏ 1 yr $40*The Associate Membership is for those who wish to take advantage ofGWRRA and its benefits and do not own a Gold Wing or Valkyrie.❏ Yes! I want Rescue Plus for just $25 per year.(Non-Members $50)Rescue Plus offers enhanced benefits and covers all registered driversin your household while driving or riding in any non-commercialvehicle or motorcycle. Rescue Plus also covers your motorcycle trailer.Certain limitations and exclusions apply to coverage. All individualsmust be registered with GWRRA to receive a membership cardand coverage. Members of GWRRA must have a Family Membershipto cover multiple drivers.❏ Exclude me from email offers.❏ Exclude me from mailings.New Members—Who referred you to us? Name: ________________________________________________ Member # _______________________Payment InformationMake checks payable in US Funds to GWRRA. GWRRA dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes.Credit Card Number/Expiration Date: ___________________________________________Cardholder’s Signature: _____________________________80 Wing World

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CLINTON............................STOCKBRIDGE ..................MI ........................49285 ..............517-851-7276DAVE CARTER ..............................AMERICA’S HEARTLAND (E) ..................1854 WOOD HAVEN DR................CRYSTAL LAKE ...................IL ..........................60014 ..............815-477-9893NEIL ZACK ...................................SOUTHWEST (F) ...................................2864 MESA RD ..............................RIO RANCHO ...................NM ......................87124 ..............505-994-4150CLIFF MILLER.................................SOUTH CENTRAL (H) ............................4515 N WARREN...........................OKLAHOMA CITY..............OK .......................73112 ..............405-949-1748ROY MCKENZIE ...........................BIG SKY (I)...........................................21417 106TH ST E.........................BUCKLEY...........................WA.......................98321 ..............253-862-0220FRANK ALBERT .............................APPALACHIAN (N)................................310 NEWMAN DRIVE. ...................KODAK.............................TN........................37764 ..............865-932-2994AAGE SCHOUG ..........................THE VIKING REGION (V).......................TOCKVAGEN 8 ..............................TOCKSFORS .....................SWEDEN ..............67010............004657329129PETER RUSSELL .............................UNITED KINGDOM REGION (UK) ..........34 WEST PARK...............................LONDON .........................ENG....................SE9 4RH ............02088570525CANADAPHIL CRAVEN ...............................GREAT NORTHWEST (J) ........................BOX 1343 AINSWORTH.................HOT SPRING.....................BC......................V0G 1A0 ............250-353-7108BOB PINET...................................CENTRAL CANADA (K) .........................1315 SHERWOOD CT. ...................BURLINGTON....................ON .....................L7M1C8 .............905-336-6166MIKE DEVINE ...............................CANADIAN ATLANTIC (L)......................RR #1 67 CAMPBELL RD.................DEBERT .............................NS .....................B0M 1G0 ............902-662-4082DISTRICT DIRECTORS, CHAPTER DIRECTORS & CHAPTER LOCATIONSALABAMAD/D HARVEST FOSNIGHT, R 256-721-9151AL-A MOBILE ROY, S 251-633-8557AL-B HUNTSVILLE GRISWOLD, J 256-722-9128AL-C HUEYTOWN BROWN, L 205-936-8728AL-D ANNISTON LACKEY, R 256-831-1707AL-E ANDERSON POSS, J 256-757-3698AL-F MONTGOMERY SCOTT, M 334-356-2892AL-G SAMSON COLVIN, D 334-222-1294AL-H ATHENS NEELY, P 256-216-1026AL-I DECATUR WALKER, J 256-351-9255AL-J TUSCALOOSA BEALL, R 205-393-2653AL-K FLORENCE WILEY, J 256-766-1863AL-L THOMASVILLE JERNIGAN, B 251-862-2190AL-M OPELIKA HARRISON, C★ 334-291-3234AL-N GADSDEN WHITE, B 256-442-3625AL-O FAIRHOPE SUTTON, D 251-987-1718AL-Q DEATSVILLE SMITH, C 256-896-4192AL-R SYLACAUGA BURNEY, H 256-362-4377AL-S RUSSELLVILLE SWINDLE, M 256-331-2735August 2008 81

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PANAMAD/D ANCON PANAMA SANCHEZ, A 0-507-232-6640SWEDEND/D HJARNARP BUHLER, L 00-47-92-033847●H A L L O F F A M E(Recruited more than 100 new GWRRA Members.)Allen, Donald..........................................................Fairfield, CABabin, Phillip..........................................................Gonzales, LABrady, Gene ..........................................................Pasadena, TXBrady, Sarah..........................................................Pasadena, TXCarson, John ........................................................Jacksonville, ILCarter, Dave ........................................................Crystal Lake, ILDodd, Kacey ..........................................................Gadsden, ALDodd, Josh .............................................................Gadsden, ALFisher, Steven .....................................................Hutchinson, MNGrant, Ken.............................................................Pensacola, FLHewitt, David ..............................................................Mesa, AZHolton, Dean ........................................................Louisburg, NCHowell, Richard. ..............................................Albuquerque, NMHumphrey, Robert .................................................Clarksville, ARHutchens, Jim ..................................................Pleasant View, TNHutchens, Shirrin..............................................Pleasant View, TNKephart, Richard ....................................................Pensacola, FLKnudtson, Ronald .................................................Mason City, IAKnudtson, Karen...................................................Mason City, IAKolaske, Neal .....................................................Milwaukee, WILandis, Dick ..........................................................Zephyrhills, FLLantz, Charles.........................................................Wooster, OHLear, Tom.................................................................Bidwell, OHLegris, Mike................................................................Bradley, ILLewis, Edward .......................................................Concord, NHLewis, Judith ..........................................................Concord, NHLyman, B.J.. ...................................................Santa Barbara, CALyman, Kit L. .................................................Santa Barbara, CAMcNabb, Charles...............................................Springfield, MOMichaud, Roberta ............................................Albuquerque, NMMiller, Clifford...............................................Oklahoma City, OKMytinger, David .........................................................Lenoir, NCPanter, Jim...............................................................Canton, OHPreston, John.........................................................Jacksboro, TNRasmussen, Robert ............................................Minneapolis, MNRasmussen, Delores...........................................Minneapolis, MNRennick, Bob................................................Kings Mountain, NCRoberts, Logan .......................................................Chandler, AZSharp, Gaylord ......................................................Friesland, WIShrader, Robert...................................................San Antonio, FLSimmons, William ..................................................Newbern, TNSmith, Steven ................................................................York, SCSmith, Bruce ............................................................London, ONSwanson, Lloyd .............................................Oklahoma City, OKTaber, Frank....................................................Port Orchard, WATaylor, John .......................................................Fountain Inn, SCThayer, Gary ....................................................McDonough, GATownsley, Richard.....................................................Mahomet, ILVaillancourt, Michael .............................................Montrose, COWaer, Allan, Sr. ..................................................Meshoppen, PAWhite, Kirby ..........................................................Burgoon, OHWilliams, Boyce..............................................Holiday Island, ARWilson, Kerry .........................................................Gadsden, ALWilson, Joyce .........................................................Gadsden, ALZakrajsek, Martin ..................................................Richland, WAI N M E M O R I A MRichard BinkleyGWRRA #176596Bremen, INJeanne W. DixonGWRRA #55688-01Richmond, VACharles LeiphartGWRRA #045394York, PAMichael QuitterGWRRA #131745Osceola, WIMary A. ChrismanGWRRA #118181-01Wirtz, VAJackie DownsGWRRA #174809-01Oregon, OHWayne LuceyGWRRA #131735Howell, NJCharles A. RubnerGWRRA #141693Oscala, FLDavid CovingtonGWRRA #107798Pleasant Grove, UTGeorge EliasGWRRA #212836Laurel, DETimothy N. MillerGWRRA #83880Baltimore, MDGerald SullivanGWRRA #52116Van Wyck, SCAlbert CrispinGWRRA #737Modesto, CADonna HamiltonGWRRA #113552-01Maryville, TNHarry E. OramGWRRA #118092-01Ocala, FLRon SwiresGWRRA #138985Whitten, IAMarvin CrossGWRRA #222386Belington, WVVern A. HilbertGWRRA #033197Marshall, ILAnthony ParsonsGWRRA #136147Defiance, OHWilliam TullGWRRA # 275854Benton, ARAugust 2008 85

GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS( 8 0 0 ) 8 4 3 - 9 4 6 0 o r ( 6 2 3 ) 5 8 1 - 2 5 0 0CHECK OUR WEB SITE www.gwrra.org FOR A COMPLETE GWRRA OFFICIAL PRODUCTS CATALOG!“The GWRRA3-IN-1 Jacket”Medium weight liner zips insidelightweight shell. Reflectivepiping. Embroidered logos andlettering. Great, easily packed,dirt-shedding jackets!BE SURE TO CHECK SIZING(below).3061022 – Med (Size 40) ...................................................$149.993061023 – Lg (Size 42).......................................................$149.993061024 – XL (Size 44).......................................................$149.99NEW!Now In Silver!Stay Cool With RideHide!RideHide Performance Gear’s Tour LS microfibershirt will keep you dry and comfortable in thestickiest weather. This ingenious fabric wicksmoisture away from your skin, preventing theshirt from clinging to you. Microfiber weighs50% less than cotton and dries 80% faster,making it an ideal “wash and go” riding gearitem. You will enjoy this silky shirt with its exclusiveGWRRA logo.3051000 - Small.............................$25.003051001 - Med ..............................$25.003051002 - Lg .................SORRY, SOLD OUT3051003 - XL .................SORRY, SOLD OUT3051004 - 2XL ...............SORRY, SOLD OUTGWRRA RideHideOne of the most popular items in the pastfew years is now available in silver. LongSleeve, stay-snug cuffs to prevent rollup.Blue lettering shows GWRRA in a wholenew way.3081000 - Small ....................$25.003081001 - Medium.................$25.003081002 - Large ....................$25.003081003 - XL .........................$25.003081004 - 2XL .......................$25.003081005 - 3XL .......................$25.00NEW!White RidehideOne of the most popular items in the past fewyears is now available in white. Long Sleeve,stay-snug cuffs to prevent rollup. Red letteringshows GWRRA in a whole new way.3081006 - Small .............................$25.003081007 - Medium..........................$25.003081008 - Large .............................$25.003081009 - XL ..................................$25.003081010 - 2XL ................................$25.003081011 - 3XL ................................$25.0086 Wing World

Order of Legions PatchThis patch is perfect for your favorite friend or relativewho has a military connection. The patches denote thestatus of their service from active, reserve, retired orveteran and the seal proudly announces their branchof the services.PATCH-ACTIVE..................$4.00PATCH-RESERVE................$4.00PATCH-RETIRED.................$4.00PATCH-VETERANS ............$4.00SEAL-AIRFORCE................ $2.00SEAL-ARMY.......................$2.00SEAL-COASTGUARD......... $2.00SEAL-MARINES .................$2.00SEAL-NAVY ......................$2.00EZ Air GaugeFrom G.H. Meiser &Company, a combinationair pressure gauge andinflator. Works with GoldWing’son-board compressor, asa stand-alone gauge orwith service station airhoses. Permits viewingpressure while inflating.Bleed valve permits finepressure adjustment. Brassfittings ensure a tight sealand long service life.4011001 $19.95NOTE: The GL1800 does nothave an on-board comressor.The EZ Air Gauge will workon the GL1800 tires, butrequires access to a 1988-2000 GL1500’scompressor.Extension Hose. A 10-foot accessoryhose with brass fittings on both ends. Usewith Gold Wing’s on-board compressor.4011000 $12.95EZ Air ComboBuy both EZ Air Gauge and Extension Hose and save!4011002 $29.95Griffin Patch Red4-inch vest patch........2031002 - 4”........$4.5010-inch back patch ....2031003 - 10”....$10.00Griffin Patch Black4-inch vest patch........2031004 - 4”........$5.0010-inch back patch ....2031005 - 10”....$12.00NEW!Black Drawstring Cinch PackGWRRA logo on the front. Open main compartmentincludes shoulder straps, which also cinchthe bag shut. Creates easy access to large storagecompartment. Straps can be used for over theshoulder or backpack carry. Made of 210dNylon fabric.4081000 $10.00Mike & Maddie Children’s Picture BooksYour children and grandchildren will love these adorable motorcyclethemed adventures, and misadventures, of Mike andMaddie, two happy little dogs who just want to go for a ride. The30+ page, full color books come hardcover with dustjackets soyou’ll be able to share the stories by Miriam & Jeff Aronson andJay Zephyr with generations to come.4071002 - "Little Mike & Maddie First Motorcycle Ride" - $14.994071003 - "Little Mike & Maddie Black Hills Adventure" - $14.99OR 2 books for - $20.00ORDER FORM❏ Mastercard ❏ VISA ❏ American Express ❏ DiscoverToll free phone orders 1-800-843-9460 • 623-581-2500Card Number _________________________________________ Expiration Date _____QTY. DESCRIPTIONSIZE UNIT PRICE AMOUNTIf Subtotal is: .................. Postage is:$0 - 9.99 ..........................................$4.00$10.00 - 24.99 .................................$5.95$25.00 - 49.99 .................................$8.95$50.00 - 99.99 ...............................$10.95SubtotalAZ Residents add 8.3% Sales TaxPostage, Handling & Insurance (See chart at left)$100.00 & Up ................................$14.95Next day, 2nd day and 3rd day air shipping and out of (Average delivery time 7-10 Business days for in-stock items.) TOTALcountry shipping costs, please call 800-843-9460 or623-581-2500 or e-mail Johnc@gwrra.org.Please ship items indicated above. Enclosed is payment for total amount.Name __________________________________________________________ GWRRA # _____________________Street Address ___________________________________________________ Phone # ( ) ______________City ____________________________________________________________State____________ZIP ____________GWRRA • PO Box 42450 • Phoenix AZ 85080-2450Unconditional Guarantee: Every item we sell is guaranteed unconditionally for its normal life under standard use. Should any product fail tomeet your expectations, simply return it. We will replace it, refund the purchase price or credit your credit card.$GWRRA PlaquesRecognition plaques for someone special or foryour local Chapter meeting site. Engraved insolid 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.August 2008 87

eaders’ ridesDo 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.▲1998 Gold Wing SEThis is a picture of our (John &Merleen Schott, GWRRA #79215, ofRussell, Pennsylvania) 1998 white GoldWing SE.We spend the winter inFlorida, and this was taken after a greatride at the end of the Ozello Trail onthe Gulf of Mexico in Crystal River,Florida. Not only is it a great ride, thereis a good restaurant at the end of thetrail. Lots of twists and turns.1999 GL1500This photo of Keith Stewart (GWRRA #153609) wastaken at the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier NationalPark.We took this trip in the summer of 2007, saysKeith’s wife Sandra.We have been coast-to-coast on ourGold Wing and find it the only way to travel and seethis beautiful country.We especially love to visit ourNational Parks, and words can never describe the beautywe have right here in our own national boundaries.On our trips, we have met many wonderful people—especially motorcycle people.There just seems to be abond we all have for each other, and I always feel comfortedwhen we travel and see a group of bikes on theroad too.We love to ride, and we will always take ourtrips on our Gold Wing as long as we possibly can.Once you vacation on a bike—nothing else compares!▲▲1984 Gold Wing AspencadeAttached is a pic of our pride and joy.The pic wastaken in Camp Wood,Texas, at the Nueces River.Our (Scott & Deb Justice, of Moody,Texas) bike has140,221 miles on it, and we bought it in March 1996 withonly 18,167 miles on it. Back then it was bone stock. I(Deb) keep it showroom clean, and Scott does all themechanical work needed.The engine has never beenrebuilt nor has it been repainted! It still rides like newand receives a lot of attention from riders and non-ridersalike. Our first show was in 2002 and, since then, we havewon 10 Best of Shows, 5 Classic classes, 12 First PlaceMetric Touring, 4 2nd Place Metric Touring, 3 BestAntique, and 1 Grand Champion at the Texas State Rallyin 2007. It’s amazing the amount of people who think it’snew; we even have people who will see us at various rallies,poker runs, etc., and have written down the mileageand check the bike again to see if we really ride it.88 Wing World

2006 Gold WingLast June, two Members (Donna & ChuckKeefer, GWRRA #272689) of Chapter FL1-Tof Inverness, Florida, rode out to the WestCoast on their Gold Wing.Along the way,they stopped in to volunteer their help at theHonda Hoot, then rode over to Seattle anddown through the Oregon Cascades beforegoing to the Big Redwoods in California.Theygot to see so much more by riding on theirWing, and they returned home in August—after logging on over 11,500 miles! It's a tripthat every Gold Wing rider should take.▲▲1997 Aspencade/2000 Motor TrikeMy name is Gary Hart (GWRRA#121604) and my wife is Maryann.We have a1997 Aspencade with a 2000 Motor Trikeconversion.This Army bear is in Boyertown,Pennsylvania, (in memory of soldiers killed inwar).We have all kinds of bears in town. Mytrike is called Tigger-Pooh Motor Trike, andwe travel around as much as we can.2004 GL1800Here is my (Jackie Cmunt, 24) Daddy’s“Pride and Joy” (Ray Cmunt,GWRRA#70088, of Macedonia, Ohio)in the Black Hills of South Dakota lastsummer. It’s a 2004 Titanium GoldWing, and this baby got us our first“Iron Butt” patch. Riding a total of1,245 miles in less than twenty-fourhours, we started in our hometown ofMacedonia, Ohio, and continued on toChicago, Illinois, Madison,Wisconsin,and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, beforeending in Wall, South Dakota.This wasour first trip to the Black Hills, and theonly piece of advice we can give to anyonewho wants to ride through theWest is that a motorcycle is the ONLYway to do it!▲August 2008 89

F I N I S H I N GTOUCHESThe BikerBy Vince Whitehead • GWRRA #276437 • Clifton,IdahoIpolish, rub and fix my bike for everyone to see;I keep it clean, in good repair, for it reflects on me.And even though it might appear I worship shine and chrome;It's really just a part of me—the bike becomes my home.I leave behind the mundane chores, the boredom and the care.I worry not what folks may say on looks and matted hair.My senses keen from open air, my vision full and true;I smell the earth, I hear the sounds, I see the skies of blue.Each new town that I ride through; each new road that I see;Each new soul that I meet today, becomes a friend to me.“Oh lucky you,” my friends will say. “You ride from sea to sea;You travel on, you roam this land, to find discovery.”I'm free to stop; I'm free to ride the roads and trails of man;Each turn, each curve I travel on, are blessings of our land.When day is done and I must rest because I'm just a man,I ride into the sunset—I've touched the Master's hand.●Hello from Switzerland. We (Thomas & Isolde Frey, GWRRA #98778) took a great trip through your country, the USA, last summer. I boughtthis custom GL1800 at Honda of Cool Springs in Tennessee, and we traveled a wonderful 3,800 miles through 11 states in 14 days. Thisphoto was at the borderline between New Mexico and Colorado, one of the most beautiful areas for riding. We now have the bike inSwitzerland for cruising the Alps.90 Wing World